"Kids Come First"; but It's the Money and Vacation Time That Keeps the Sides Apart

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W_U^U I I/HALU IJL I .-1 t iomvj a jL/'i TRI-CITY or KlNLii Iv'ii 4y^ci4 RD 127th Year Issue #47 November iv, zuuy Seventy-five Cents Teachers working without a contract as negotiations continue at Watervliet "Kids Come First"; but it's the money and vacation time that keeps the sides apart

By Man Brest Reck "We are all happy with the calendar that made the teachers balk. Superintendent. Once again the economy weighs in on approved jointly by the Board and the Additionally, the timing of the Christ- Coloma in second year of a struggle at Watervliet Public union," said Pline. mas break would mean a full two three-year contract Schools. Watervliet educators have School Superintendent Bob Gabel weeks off, a situation the teachers Coloma schools will also face these been teaching these past several agreed that the calendar resolution union supported. issues all too soon. months without a contract. The teach- was a positive sign. "We were able to The compromise led to an approval of "We are currently in the second year ers and administration have been come up with a three-year calendar," 178 student instruction days for this of a three-year contract," said Coloma negotiating since May. said Gabel. "We agreed to how many year and 181 teacher workdays, with Superintendent Terry Boguth. In Co- "Even Without a Contract, Your Kids calendar days teachers must work and less half-days of instruction. loma, according to Boguth, they re- Come First" reads a sign in a teacher's how many student days of instruc- The three-year agreement allows for a JUST SO YOU KNOW...As admin- view the salary and insurance pack- car, parked in the Watervliet High tion." gradual increase back to the 180/183 istrators and teachers have yet to ages every year. "We will be doing School/Middle School parking lot. In the past, according to Gabel, days. reach a contract, Watervliet teachers are still on the job. "Even With- that again in the spring for the 2010- The announcement is indicative of the Watervliet has held 180 days of stu- Salary and insurance 2011 school year. Last time, it took commitment of both parties to reach dent instruction and 183 of teacher out a Contract, Your Kids Come still a sticking point until the summer but negotiations an agreement in the best interests of workdays - allowing for in-service First" reads this sign on a car in the Both sides agree that more work were completed." the entire School District. and professional development days. WHS parking lot. needs to be done. "We are still work- The School Board and the teachers The snag came this year due to the (Lynn Attila photo) ing on the insurance and salary issue," union have been negotiating to devel- state law requiring that public schools said Pline. "We will have another op a satisfactory conclusion for both cannot begin until after Labor Day. sized. "The money is just not there. meeting in December, with both sides sides. "It's a long process," said Lori Since Labor Day fell on the latest The economy is bad, and it is going to trying to work out this issue." Pline, President of the Watervliet possible day this year, schools could get worse. Right now, the negotiations This may be a challenge, however. Education Association (WEA) teach- not begin until September 8. The are at a stalemate. We cannot come to "The main holdup," according to ers union. Pline is a fifth-grade teacher Board wanted no reduction in student an agreement." Gabel, "is an unrealistic compensation at North School. instruction days but that would require A third-party negotiator has been package request." So far, the two sides have been able to that the School District stay in session called in to help mediate the situation, "It's terrible out there," he empha- agree on the calendar of workdays. until the third week of June, an idea a service offered by the state. This neutral party will work to bring both Compiled by Annette Christie 1 sides together and will, hopefully, be Happy 104th Birthday. Grace! able to facilitate an agreement. The third session is set for December Watervliet man 7. "I hope that Pearl Harbor Day is not a sign," quipped Gabel. charged with Area districts empathize criminal sexual Though compounded by the current sr- W X & w economic situation, this struggle is not conduct with a .. new to school districts in the Tri-City Area. minor girl Last year at this time, teachers at Coloma Charter Township Police De- I' Hartford Public Schools were working partment reports that an 18-year-old w ithout a contract as well. After three t. ."i liiiii Watervliet man has been charged with •' I I months of effort, the district and the tw o counts of criminal sexual conduct, Si SEIU union for teachers and secre- third degree. taries were able to finalize a two-year The department was contacted on m 11 is contract. They will have to begin the October II by a Coloma Township .it process again in August 2010, in resident who alleged that her 14-year- L.^' " "li. preparation for the 2010/2011 school old daughter had sexual intercourse year. with an adult male while at a relative's "You want your employees to get the house in the 5000 block of Paw Paw best," said Hartford Superintendent Lake Road in Coloma Township. The Dave Levstek of the recurring process. ir-| 14-year-old victim subsequently ad- "You want to give them the best. We mitted to two consensual sexual en- want the best for all our employees counters with the suspect within a and for our district, to make everyone month. happy. But these are very tough times CELEBRATES 104TH BIRTHDAY...Grace Kibler recently celebrated her 104th birthday with a party at the Officers conducted further investiga- right now - for everyone. Eventually, Kennel Club in Evansville, Indiana. Grace is a former Coloma resident and teacher in the Coloma school sys- tion and the matter was forwarded to however, it will get better." tem for 38 years. Pictured with Grace is her family: (front row, from the left) Joey Pierre, Ethan Messal, Jacob the Berrien County Prosecutor's While he will remain interested in the Pierre, and Grace. In the back row are: (from the left) Mark, Kelly and Owen Messal; Ashley Pierre; Judy and Office, resulting in the authorized process because of his concern for the Ed Messal; Jim, Lori and Josh Pierre; and Indy Messal. charges. The subject was to have a district, Levstek said, he will not be (Contributed photo) preliminary hearing on Tuesday, directly responsible for the next Please share your good news with the readers of the November 17; however, a closed court round. Levstek is retiring December Tri-City Record; E-mail recordfa iZk.com or call 463-NEWS proceeding is what took place and no 31, 2009, so the next negotiations will fall on the shoulders of the new CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 An appeal for Hartford's animals made to Twp. Board By Man Brost Reck dogs are known to have come from ter noted an imbalance, with Paw Paw to act as the primary contractor to pur- Peddling Area animal strays are facing strug- the Hartford area. With each animal attending to more than 50% of the chase and spread gravel. cases. gles during these difficult economic admittance costing a minimum of $40, This, however, would require a spe- ordinance times as well, according to Al-Van the expense to take in these document- The state recommended that court cial assessment to the properties In other business, the Township is Humane Society representative Joan ed local animals comes to more than cases be drawn by lot. According to affected. The estimated cost for the review ing a draft of a new Peddlers Walker. $5,560. Freestone, this could lead to a ticket project would run about $300 per par- and Miscellaneous Occupations Ordi- In an appeal to the Hartford Township Walker reported that the success of issued to a Mattawan resident being cel per year for five years. nance, w ith wording recommended by Board on November 12, Walker noted the low-income spay/neuter program sent to the South Haven Court. "This is still just in the discussion the Township's attorney. "There are that neither Hartford City nor Town- initiated in April 2009 resulted in 128 The Commission is considering whe- phase," emphasized Sefcik. Prior to pets being sterilized, helping to ad- certain areas I'd like to see strength- ship have contributed to the animal ther or not simply having one court- any action, the Township would be dress the ongoing problem. required to hold two public hearings ened," said Sefcik. "1 will meet with shelter previously. "That wasn't really house in Paw Paw would he a better The Board will consider this request the attorney and have wording for the too much of a problem before," said alternative. to consider the project. at a future meeting. Board's consideration by December." Walker, "but now income is down and Walker also plans to take her appeal Special road we need your help." Liquor fund to the City of Hartford as well. Walker shared statistics about the sit- assessment "Be careful uation faced by the Humane Society. Take it to court transfer complete In the year from November I, 2008, to considered County Commissioner Richard Free- Sefcik reported that the County Ad- out there!' October 31, 2009, the shelter look in stone provided the Board with an Township Supervisor Ron Sefcik pre- ministrator has set up an account, and 563 dogs, an additional 524 puppies, During the Van Buren County sented a request to the Board from a the Township has transferred over the 654 cats, 1,155 kittens and 32 others. update on issues facing Van Buren Sheriff's Office update, the Board was resident of the Gridley Subdivision. liquor fund money collected over the They were able to find homes for 187 County. An effort is under way to de- told there were 102 dispatches, includ- According to Sefcik, portions of the past 15 years. The Township recently dogs, 210 puppies, 29 cats, and 154 velop a Countywide consistent bark- ing one assault and five larcenies at road are in poor condition; but since voted to turn the funds over to the kittens. This necessitated the euthana- ing dog ordinance. the American Legion Hall - an ongo- the site in question is a private road, County, to relinquish the responsibili- sia of 2,357 animals last year. The Commission has also been studying problem for the Township. public funds cannot be utilized for the ty for providing related services. "If Hartford Township had to cope ing the issue related to the County Among 23 accidents last month, six project. According to Sefcik, the $14,700 plus with all those animals on your own, courthouses. Previously, zones deter- were car deer collisions, resulting in a Sefcik said he checked with the Road will enable the Sheriffs Department you would have a real problem," mined whether a case was held in Paw warning to area residents: "Be careful Commission to determine options. to increase patrols to deal with drunk- Walker pointed out. Of identified ani- Paw or South Haven, but a recent stale on the roads; the deer are out there and The Township would have the ability en drivers in the Township. mov ing around." mals, she said, at least 109 cats and 30 ot Michigan Court Administrator let- 2 Tri-City Record November 19, 2009 Standing up for November 19, 2009 Tri-City Record 3 etters and C ommentary Social Security & you me^-* our local farmers Thank you for By Vonda VanTil, Social Security My, uiem I would also like to thank all of those Spiritual Public Affairs Specialist who exercised their right to vote. It and growers Mario's essay Compass 1-800-772-1213 puun the was said that we had a larger voter Our local farmers and growers are C Dear Editor, mm y. turnout than the past few elections. Points qualify for benefits. Use the Retire- invaluable to our community in so Capitol • WATERVLIET TOWNSHIP .. This letter is to show my sincerest I am equally pleased that the voters This many ways, especially when it comes ment Estimator for an instant and per- by thank-you to the person who submit- chose to pass both the Fire and Po- to the local economy. sonalized estimate of their retirement Fred Upton V ted Mario Trotticr's essay. I didn't lice Millage renewals by such a large ) Thanksgiving, benefits. Perhaps the best thing you Southwest Michigan ranks as the top find much closure in his obituary or By Pastor David C. Helms Congressman margin in each. can do to help them is to go beyond agricultural region in the entire state. funeral and I definitely didn't know- Plymouth Congrtgadonal Church pass the mouse Respectfully, just helping them prepare - help your In September, a report showed that Mario as a Cubs fan, as he was most- Pam Loyd Thanksgiving is almost here. Fami- our region is tops in market value of it is set to fully return to pre-2001 lev- ly described. MAYBE I SHOULD loved ones apply online for Social Be refreshed lies across the nation will come to- agricultural production, accounting els without action in 2011. Farming HE LI COPTER liC? Security benefits. Although it was written 10 years gether to share more than a meal - to for $1.57 billion of the state's $5.7 families will endure a severe blow Congressman Loneliness is one of the hardest That's right! You can help them ap- ago, this essay provides an accurate share warm memories, and to make billion industry. Southwest Michigan with a tax in the range of 41-60 per- things to deal with. The sad feeling of ply for Social Security retirement description of the Mario I knew and them. You may plan to watch the also ranks first in total crop sales and cent without any relief. loved. Upton, stop being forgotten, abandoned, or reject- benefits right from the comfort and Thanksgiving Day Parade, toss a livestock sales, as well as for square- 1 recently co-sponsored the Family- ed can be so overwhelming that we convenience of the family computer. It's an honor to have been friends football on the leaf-covered yard, or footage of greenhouse and nursery Farm Preservation and Conservation the misinformation lose all hope. Our value seems to What's more is that you can do it in as with such an awesome person. He simply sit together over coffee or operations. Estate Tax Act (H.R. 3524) to exempt Dear Editor, have been erased. Without some sort little as 15 minutes. showed me many new and exciting wine to talk. The federal estate tax is especially family farms from the estate tax as Re: Tri-City- Record 11-5-09 front of personal acknowledgement of our In most cases, once the application is ways to enjoy life and has helped me m While the family is together, it may harmful for growers and farmers who long as the farm remains in the fami- value or even of our very being, we submitted electronically, that's it. through some rough patches by doing page, "Upton calls for common- ly and continues to be used for agri- be the perfect time to help Mom or There are no forms to sign and usual- wish to pass along their business to so. sense reform for health care..." may feel obligated to give in to the Dad, Grandma or Grandpa, or your family members, often forcing heirs cultural purposes. There is also a There you go again. Congressman idea of our own worthlessness. Com- ly no further documents required. Mario was hilarious, generous, inter- favorite Aunt or Uncle. Just ask them to sell all or part of the family farm to provision in the legislation that al- Fred. Because you haven't done any- bined with constant stress, this may Vonda VanTil is the public affairs spe- esting, intelligent, fun, and better to pass the mouse. pay the tax. lows the land to be placed into a con- thing for the health care of the people drive us to despair. cialist for West Michigan. You can looking than Brad Pitt. No, we're not suggesting a new meal In 2001, a new law rolled back estate servation easement, tax-free. in the Sixth District since you've Can we ride out such a horrible write her c/o Social Security Adminis- His death was one of the biggest plan - ask them to pass the computer tax rates and increased the amount of This legislation will ensure that fam- been in office, may I respectfully storm? Could we even benefit from tration. 50 College SE. Grand tragedies of my life. I miss him hor- mouse. Relax in front of the comput- assets exempt from taxation; but ily farms, many of which have been suggest that you go on a cruise with the experience? The answer to both Rapids. MI 49503: or via e-mail at ribly. er and show them how easy it is to those reforms are set to expire, thus passed down though generations, your buddies in the health care insur- of those questions is "YES!" But vonda.vantiKassa.zov. Sincerely, conduct their Social Security busi- putting our growers and farmers and remain an active part of our local how? ance racket and the hospital corpora- economy. Because our farmers are so Amanda McQuillan ness online from the convenience and Do you have a comment on any their families in the crosshairs. tion profiteers and stop propagating Hope can be found if we choose to comfort of their own home or office. Although the estate tax has been vital to our state and nation as a misinformation. remember just a couple of things and of the columns in this issue of the Just visit www.sQcialsggumy.gov- gradually rolled back since 2001 and whole, it is imperative that we make Congratulations A bipartisan plan? What plan has if we choose to believe just a couple Tri-City Record? There are a number of the things you will be altogether eliminated in 2010, ever\ effort to preserve this essential your party come up with? In my life- M-19-09 more. Reply with a letter to the editor: can help your loved ones do online. industry. to the Watervliet First, we must remember that it hasn't P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, time, you've done little except trying awards amount to less than 3% of ual dysfunction, depression, heart cholesterol are all ways to control Use the Benefit Eligibility Screening Michigan 49098; to prevent Medicare and, having always been this way and that the way health care costs; some estimates run attack, stroke, and kidney failure. your diabetes. Tool, or BEST, to see whether they Use it up, wear it out, Marching Band! it is now won't necessarily last forev- or e-mail record(ai2k.com failed that, trying to torpedo it at as low as 1% or less. In addition to its potentially life- Some symptoms of diabetes include er. While we may fear that the situa- Dear Editor, every turn; and now, as the ultimate What costs an arm and a leg is mal- threatening health implications, dia- frequent urination, feeling more make it do, tion may get "worse" before it gets Bravo, Watervliet Marching Band. hypocrisy, trying to scare seniors into practice insurance. How about im- betes costs our state more than $6.5 thirsty or hungry than normal, fati- "better," if it can get worse it can also They have made it to the state finals thinking the Democrats arc going to posing some reasonable limit on the billion a year. On average, persons gue, irritability, and blurred vision. If yawt twaiih <£ tafety or do without! for SIX years in a row! sink Medicare as part of health care get better. Our own and others' V exhorbitant premiums charged? with diagnosed diabetes spend ap- you experience any of these symp- Tried and true cost-saving tips by Olive Grady prayers can significantly intervene. It takes a lot of dedication, hard reform. Not everyone over 65 is If you're so worried about "govern- proximately 2.3 times more on med- toms or are overweight, inactive or Submitted by the Berrien County Health Department Second, in the midst of feeling alone, To share your savings ideas with Olive, dial 463-4030 work, and many hours of practice in demented. Congressman Fred! ment interference," think about this: ical expenditures than those without above 45 years old, you should speak 269 926-7121 rejected or abandoned, we sometimes first the heat and then in the cold and You say our health care system If I went in for an appendectomy and the disease. with your local diabetes educator as Once you have decided to quit, it is Have you made the angel food cake Topping will stiffen rapidly. Chill rain to accomplish this feat. works so well for so many. For forget blessings of the past. Review- some assembly line for-profit hospi- Despite the known health risks and soon as possible about diabetes. Great American and need a topping? 1 like this one. until serving time. ing past happier times can be a re- important to have a plan and make Their performance at Ford Field this whom, exactly? For the 22,000 tal amputated my leg instead. I financial burden associated with the For more information on diabetes sure others are supporting you. The Chill a small bowl and beater in the year was spectacular. All of us Americans who die every year be- freshing breeze in a hot desert. wouldn't want my government say- disease, type 2 diabetes continues to prevention or treatment, contact the Smokeout refrigerator. Freeze VS-cup evaporated When 1 was a child, we sometimes Remember those that have sincerely first thing to do is set a date to quit attending from Watervliet were very cause they have no coverage at all? ing I was only entitled to, what, grow in Michigan, especially among National Kidney Foundation of The Great American Smokeout is a (the Great American Smokout is a milk 20 minutes. Whip milk in the used up slightly sour milk by mixing proud, and I'm sure the rest of our For the foreign nations that are get- loved you in the past. S400,000 in punitive damages. But children. In fact, one in three children Michigan at 800-482-1455 or visit nationwide event sponsored by the chilled bowl until it's like thick cream it with graham cracker crumbs and The sadness of loneliness may ulti- great one!). Then, you should decide area people are also. ting the jobs of Americans laid off maybe you would. Hello??? I can't bom in the year 2000 will develop the Diabetes Partners in Action American Cancer Society. Held on on a method to help you quit (cold (does not stand in peaks). Beat in 2 brown sugar. This could be eaten w ith Congratulations on a great marching from companies that can no longer mately be a test of what we truly hear you! type 2 diabetes within their lifetime. Coalition at www.michipan.gov/dia the third Thursday of November, it is tablespoons of white sugar (more if a spoon or piled on whole graham believe. If we actually believe that turkey, patches/gum, medication, season and Good Luck for next year. compete in the world market because Congressman, you're already a The good news is that type 2 diabetes. a day where smokers are asked to put counseling, classes). you wish), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, crackers. We liked it. Perhaps you Alton and Millie Wendzel our feudalistic healthcare system God is intensely aware of us (as ex- wealthy man. You don't need to sell betes can be prevented and those who down their cigarettes, cigars, spit and 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest. w ill, too. sucks them dry? For the more than plained in Psalm 139), then we realize your soul to the health care racket- tobacco, or any tobacco product and have already have type I or type 2 that the One who can really give us The Berrien County Health Depart- 2,000 American veterans under 65 eers. I'm not exactly a poor man and New diabetes can control their condition prove to themselves that they really ment has a variety of cessation years of age who died from lack of hope also hears our cries. And if we I'm lucky to have Medicare, plus can Ijve without them for one day. to prevent further health complica- truly believe that He loves us (as resources available for you to get health care last year? backup coverage as part of another Share your opinion Commissioner tions in the future. explained in John 3:16), then we know started or even to help someone you About 10 years ago, Johns Hopkins (shudder) government benefit - I'm Some ways to prevent type 2 dia- on what you read More Americans try to quit smoking love get started on the journey of liv- University found that Americans at we can put our hand in His. 7^ StodfyceU Sdqc says thank-you retired from Cook County, IL, as a on this day than any other day of the betes include: eating smaller; health- on this page His presence and His love give hope ing tobacco free. all income levels, even the wealthy, forensic psychologist - and if need ier meals; exercising for 30 minutes, year, including New Year's Eve. Smoking Cessation classes are also get lower quality care, i.e., fewer with the editor... even in the midst of great sadness and for voter support be, I actually could pay a lot of ex- five days a week; and staying at a Quitting smoking is one of the most 1 1 i sufferings f Remember al?o that He has available and are taught by Certified gehtfal checkup, fetftf iMd'sliorter penses' from riiy own funds' without n jcn^umjiH Kartat-'" '-" ^ WWW.BROOKFIELDDODGE.COM Dear Editor, healthy weight. Taking prescribed important things you can do for your American Lung Association facilita- physician visits and shorter hospital promised ^tp someday, "wipe away going hungry. But I've only been an health. Jnifect, smoking is responsible I would like to take this opportunity .medications aibd.rroanaging blood [email protected] • 1 every tear.^ tors. recuperation time following surgery, official resident of your district for a to express my thanks to all who voted glucose (sugar), blood pressure, and for the most cancer deaths in the Uni- For more information, call the Health than citizens of all those other major few years now and, as I look around, for me as a Watervliet City Com- ted States. Department at 926-7121. GET IT TODAY! industrialized nations; the ones with I see that the vast majority of the peo- missioner in the November 3 elec- dfi3-565fi systems you and your cronies like to ple around me are not as lucky as I tion. 1 am proud to have been elect- brand "socialized medicine." am; and apparently I care more about ^ SALES * SERVICE * PARTS ^ ed to serve our community and will News You claim "tort reform" is going to them and their grandchildren than do my best to exceed the expecta- Karl's save a bundle? How? Numerous Medica you do. tions that our citizens have placed on studies have shown that malpractice I'm not paid to represent them. You Investing in Your Future are! Kolumn Lansing Dr. Paul Karsten Fauteck By Karl Bayer, Editor and Publisher By Denise Barowicz the top of your py ramid is reserv ed Lawrence Financial Advisor for growth-oriented investments, such as the stocks of companies ARREST THE PARENTS... Vandals have destroyed a couple of stone bench- ^vCommiinity Edward Jones whose earnings are expected to Recognize American es at the Hartford Public Library. By Rep. John Proos H O S P I T A l. "Making Sense of Investing" grow at an above average rate, rel- No sooner had the Watervliet Public Works crews put up the new Christmas Diabetes Month ative to the rest of the financial lights along Main Street, vandals started tearing them down. Hunting helps Have You Built Your market. As you'll note, though, the • Fence by learning how A holiday banner has been slashed with a knife; garland lighting and dozens Investment Pyramid? key word is "expected," because of lights on the community Christmas tree in Watervliet's Library Park were keep roads safe By Anne Bayer, Co-publisher Of the "Seven Wonders of the growth stocks can, and do, produce to prevent and stolen. With hunting season upon us, 1 am Ancient World," the only one still negative returns as well as positive Are we finally into winter? Oh, my... some from our own kids, many from What a shame there are people with no respect for public property. What a Quit smoking to benefit yourself and those you reminded of the dangers Michigan's in existence is the Great Py ramid of ones. I do not know. But today is Monday friends, and one from my mom. My control the disease shame these lowlifes live here. deer population poses to drivers state- love Giza. This tells you something • Aggressive — At the very top of and it is cold and rainy. So 1 guess we brothers and their wives have also This November, the National Kidney Can you imagine telling a friend who you know is stealing and destroying wide. Want to add years to your life? Quit smoking. about the strength of the pyramid your pyramid are the most aggres- have to wait and see. added their angels. Foundation of Michigan and Diabe- property, "Great job on tipping over that bench... thanks." According to recent reports from If you're one of the nearly 46 million smokers in structure, but it also suggests that sive investments. While these This past weekend Karl and I took So 1 am proud of all of the angels tes Partners in Action Coalition are How about seeing a pile of Christmas tree lights on your child's bedroom Michigan auto insurers, Michigan is the United States, the best decision you'll ever the pyramid may be a good investments may offer the highest full advantage of the warm weather and, to me, this only represents all of encouraging Michigan residents to dresser. "Nice job, son. Try to steal some red ones next time." one of the top 10 states for car-deer make i* to put your cigarctrc? nwny. metaphor for other endeavors that growth potential, they also usually and we began to set up for Christmas. the angels that we have known in our recognize American Diabetes Month More than likely these vandals are juveniles with no parental control or direc- collisions, with a 1:78 ratio of deer ac- "Smoking B the single, leading cause of prcma- you wish to endure — such as your carry the greatest risk level. He put most of the lights on the trees lives. So the curio-cabinet is adomed by learning more about their risk for tion; in which case the parents need to be arrested and made to pay the dam- cidents to registered vehicles. mrc death in the United States, and the real investment strategy. Your total investment mix may at home and 1 stood up most of the and ready to behold all of this year's the disease and different methods for ages. The Michigan Deer Crash Coalition tmgedy h, it's picvcntablc " say.". Anne Waikins. In fact, by creating an appropriate include investments from every knick-knacks. We seem to have so celebrations. treatment and prevention. More of a shame is there are others who know who these vandals are and do notes that there were 61,010 reported FNP, a family nurse pracliiioner with Comimi- "investment pyramid," you could part of the py ramid, but how much many things after 43 years of mar- This year will be different for all of An estimated 927,000 Michigan res- nothing about it. Public property is their property too. car-deer collisions in 2008 - and many nity Hospital*; After Houis Clinic in Watervliet. address your key financial needs should go into each layer? There's riage. us with our little Polly's brain surger- idents are living with diabetes and There is a $500 reward offered for the Hartford Library bench damage. The "Quitting the nicotine habit is an investment more are likely to have gone unreport- Aim' Watkins, FNP and goals. What might this py ramid no one right answer for every one. For our wedding many years ago, ies, and we will all be on our prayer another two million citizens have a Watervliet DDA has a standing reward of $500 for information that leads to the in your hiturc," Watkins continues. "It will add Fumlly Medicine ed - resulting in thousands of injuries look like? Consider the following In filling out your investment pyra- Karl and I received from our Aunt bones more this year than in the past. condition know as pre-diabetes that arrest of persons damaging public property in the downtown area. years to your life. And it will lower your risk of to Michigan drivers. "layers": mid, you'll need to consider your Joyce and Uncle Jim a gift of so many But nevertheless, the angels will puts them at high risk for diabetes developing siuokina-relaied conditions, such as heart attack, stroke If you have any information as to the identities of these mental midgets (and The Michigan Deer Crash Coalition • Cash and cash equivalents — The risk tolerance, time horizon, short- Christmas decorations. They were stand guard and ready to remind all of and other serious health conditions. and many kinds of cancer." their parents), please contact your local police department. recommends the following safety tips "base" of your pyramid should and long-term goals and oth?r fac- wonderful and we have some to this us of the angels we have now and Those diagnosed with diabetes are at Although the choice to quit can be life-saving, that doesn't mean it By the way, vandalism does not go unpunished. The Watervliet DDA did pay if a deer collision is unavoidable: consist of cash and cash equiva- tors. So, if y ou are a fairly conser- day. We have candy dish, which 1 am have always had in our lives. a greater risk for nervous system dis- is easy. "Most smokers may m to quit many times, without success," out a $500 reward to a citizen a few years ago for information that led to the • Don't swerve; lents — short-term investment vative investor, you might place sure at one time was an ashtray, and ease, amputations, gum disease, sex- Watkins explains. "Many hnally quit oncc they enlist the help of arrest of some morons who vandalized Flaherty Park. * Brake firmly; vehicles that are highly liquid. fewer investment dollars in the othcR, including their doctor, their family and. often, other smokers we also have a small angel. This pert • Hold onto the steering wheel with who arc also trying to kick rhe habit." Without sufficient cash available, "aggressive" layer than someone little angel is the beginning of my TR1-C1TY RECORD LLC LAST CHANCE TO ENTER THE TURKEY DRAWING...If you would both hands; the rest of your pyramid could who was willing to take more dha Watervliet Record - Coloma Courier - Hartford News If you're trying to quit, talk to your doctor or healthearc provider. story. like a shot at winning a free turkey for next week's Thanksgiving dinner, fill • Come to a complete stop; and crumble because you might be chances in exchange for potentially 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Watervliet, MI 49098 Many product? are available today to help you curb your nicotine Over the course of all these years, I out all the coupons in this week's issue and get them dropped off at the partic- * Steer your vehicle well off the road- forced to liquidate longer-term higher retums. (269) 463-6397 Fax 463-8329 cravings while you withdraw from smoking. These include nicotine have collected angels and I have them ipating businesses by the Monday deadline. (See the complete contest rules on way. investments to pay for short-term However, the various weightings from so many comers of the world Page 5.) patches, gum, lozenges and nasal sprays. E-mail to: rmrfta i2k.^m www.tricitvrecord.com To help avoid collisions, here is what or emergency needs. within your investment pyramid "Your doctor can also pur you in touch with support groups that can and from so many people. Most of the Karl Bayer, Publisher/Editor Amy Loshbough, Business Manager the Michigan Deer Crash Coalition re- • Income — The next level up of will likely change over time. As time I did not purchase these angels; help you stay on track with your resolve to quit smoking," Watkins Anne Bayer, Advertising Sales Bonnie Bannen, Copy Editor NOVEMBER SPRING...No matter what the rest of the month brings, the commends: your pyramid might contain you near retirement, for example, many were gifts and many ended up adds. "Once vou quit, you'll notice immediate health benefits," USPS669-340 permit for the Tri-Citv Record, a weekly newspaper first two weeks of November had to be some of the nicest fall weather of all * Watch for deer, especially at dawn income-oriented investments, such you may want to move some — but time. Watkins says. "Your heart rate and blood pressure will drop. Your on our front porch without a card. with periodical postage paid at Uatervliet, Michigan, 49098. and dusk, when they are most active; as bonds and Certificates of circulation will improve. And problems such as wheezing or short- certainly not all — of your invest- Our dear friend Dale and his since- Postmaster, send address changes to: P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, Ml 49098 Temperatures in the 70s warmed the days, heavy rains ovemight knocked the * If you see one deer, approach cau- ness of breath will begin to disappear." Deposit (CDs). While these investments from the "growth" layer to deceased wife. Barb, sent them to us leaves down, and blustery winds blew them to the neighbor's yard. tiously, as there may be more out of Errors... Please notify the Tri-City Record immediately ments may not offer sizable rates of the "growth and income" or Who could ask for anything more? When you quit smoking, you'll also be improving the health ot thote from all over the globe. sight; return, they can offer reliable "income" layers. An investment of any errors or omissions in the news or advertising content in you love. As 1 was putting together my cuno- Most years it is in the middle of a snowstorm when I'm outside "changing * Be alert all year long, especially on this issue. While the Tri-City Record endeavors to correct any income. professional can help you review cabinet with all of the angels that are with the season. This month I rearranged the garden shed; moved the bikes, errors or omissions that may occur, it cannot be held responsible two-lane roads; "Inhaling second-hand smoke is dangerous to those around you,' • Growth and income — The mid- your evolving family and financial so near and dear to me. Karl said, "I outdoor toys and lawn equipment to the back; and brought the snow thrower Watkins explains. "So quitting the habit also makes your home a for the same following the publication of the next issue. • Watch for deer warning signs; and dle layer of your pyramid should situations and make recommenda- do not think you will gel anymore ihis and snow shovels to the front. safer, healthier place for your family.' "Deciding toquii smoking • Slow down when traveling through include investments, such as divi- tions on what changes you may year, with all of the changes in our Letters to the editor... The Tri-City Record welcomes all letters to In shirt-sleeves and sunshine, I put up the Christmas lights outside and moved may be the most important decision of your lite," Watkins concludes. heavily deer-populated areas. Not dend-paying stocks, that offer the need to make to your pyramid. the editor. Letters are subject to editing and will be published at the dis- all the indoor holiday decorations to the garage. "'So talk to your doctor today about what steps you can rake to quit lives." only do deer become a safety hazard potential for both growth and cretion of the editor. All letters must be signed and must include a phone the smoking habit." Pyramids last a long time. And if I did not respond, for many times I Hopefully there will be nice weather when it comes time to take down the on the road, they can be a nuisance on number and address so that authorship may be verified. income. (Keep in mind, though, you build and maintain your invest- have felt that I would not get a new lights and the decorations for storage next year. Most years 1 take down the our crops. If you need help to "kick rfw habii', contact your persorul physicun or that companies are not obligated to Letters should be typed. Letter authorship identity may be withheld 5 ment pyramid with care, you can one to add to the set; and then, during outdoor lights in the midst of an ice storm. Hunting season is a natural way to come to the After-Hours Clinic, for more mfcnruitiTti pLme call by request, at the discretion of the editor. The publication deadline for let- pay dividends and can reduce or keep it working efficiently for the course of the holidays, one would Even so, with all the warm weather (at the very least, above-average temper- trim down the growing deer popula- (269)4633600. ters to the editor is 12 noon, on Tuesday for that week's issue. eliminate them at anv time.) many years to come. atures), I hope there is a white Christmas. appear I love them all Some of them tion, helping to decrease the number • Growth — The second layer from have come from our grandchildren. of deer collisions.

u 4 Tri-City Record November 19, 2009 n-Lity Area History Page Local churches November 19, 2009 Tri-City Record 5 Rolling Back The Years Watervliet City appoints Vision Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By donate food for As reported in the local newspapers: Coloma Courier, Committee to investigate cost sharing How could you forget this Hartford Day Spring, and Watervliet Record. Thanksgiving giant "chickenmobile"? NEWS FROM THE COLOMA COURIER with Watervliet Charter Township By Chrissy Meek By Annette C hristie amendments throughout the year in- ICQ YEARS AGO - 1909 130-pound buck while hunting with As the Thanksgiving season ap- The Waterv liet City Commission ap- stead of all at the end. The Benton Harbor, Coloma and If you have any information Herman Vollrath north of Pullman. proaches, many families look forward pointed three members to a Vision He said Treasurer Barb Schofield is Paw Paw Lake interurban line carried He got the deer at 9 a.m. about this photo, please con- to that fried turkey and mashed pota- Committee that will be involved in working w ith Fifth'Third Bank, due to a large number of people between 30 YEARS AGO-1979 toes at "Grandma's" house. discussions with Waterv liet Township the fact that the City has not received tact Alex Gates, Curator/Dir- Coloma and the twin towns last Sun- Treasure Cove will hold a Holiday Many families less fortunate are hav- on ways to consolidate services with interest on any of its their accounts ector of North Berrien Histori- day in spite of the disagreeable Open House, Sunday from noon to 6 ing to find substitutes for the big the intent to save costs. carrying a balance since it has been weather. cal Museum, 300 Coloma Ave- p.m., at its location at 5266 Paw Paw turkey with whatever they can afford. At the recommendation of Mayor moved to another branch. nue, Coloma; 468-3330. Articles are filed for Reorganization Lake Road, Coloma. Recipients from Others are wondering if they will even Roger Prince, who was not at the Nov- Brinker also announced that the pay- of bank. William H. Ball will head Coloma who received bachelor's, have a Thanksgiving. ember 10 meeting, the City Commis- roll function has been taken over by new institution, 36 Stockholders on master's or specialist's (sixth year) To help those in need, Tri-City Area sion appointed downtown business- an outside vendor and it will be tried the list, will be called "State Bank of degrees from Western Michigan Uni- churches have come together by tak- men Karl Bayer and Don Brookfield on a one-year basis. He also announ- Coloma" when taken over. versity at its recent commencement girl again! Now get me off these % ing food donations and making and Commissioner Duane Cobb to the ced that the last payment of $36,000 A.L. Nickerson purchased the first include Rebecca A. Duvemay, Robert tracks... there will be a train along Thanksgiving baskets. committee; but not before a discussion for a bond payment that the City has he Paw Paw River Journal ticket from Benton Harbor to Coloma B. Heimsath, Sandra L. Heimsath, anytime now!" And our hero did it! Watervliet Community General Bap- was held. been earning for the sewer system on the new interurban line, and F.W. Tami M. Mandro, Joseph V. Bellavia, He said later the guy never called his tist Church members are making bas- Duane Cobb suggested that perhaps a has been made. Cochrun purchased the first round Marc G Hettig, Janeen E. Homey, girlfriend again either! kets and sending them out to low- City Commission member should be Terry Litaker reported on the Safety/ trip ticket from Coloma to Benton Judith A. Homey, James E. Reilly and Third story: Smuggling whiskey! income families. on the committee. Cobb's term on the Ordinance Committee. He said that Harbor. David C. Schultz. A Back in the day we were all going to Also involved is the North Berrien City Commission ends December 31. he. Chief Divis, and Lt. Scott Rich- 60 YEARS AGO - 1949 Submitted by volunteer Barb Abrams Crystal Palace on a Saturday night... County Food Pantry, located at Colo- Commissioner Terry Litaker said he creek met to discuss mainly hours In Coloma Wednesday, after leaving at Coloma Public Library from the just had to be there. Someone told a ma United Methodist Church. understood where Cobb was coming worked. He said there are a few items Zurich, Switzerland, on Tuesday, Coloma Courier newspapers donated friend ot mine that you could smug- According to Polly ("Coach") Wal- from but was agreeable to the appoint- in the manual that need to be clarified Herman Streit, of the Friendly tavern, by the Tri-City Record. Hours: Mon- gle a bottle of whiskey in by putting ther at the Food Pantry, there are five ments because the committee will be and will be forwarded to the Personnel last week and this is visiting with day & Friday, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: it under your belt. That was much donating churches helping the Food reporting to the Commission. Committee. friends and acquaintances. It doesn't Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, cheaper than buying it inside. He did- Pantry right now: Watervliet United Commissioner Jason Roland ques- Danny Gray reported on the Public y Roy M. Davis take James Truhn long to get his deer. 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: and Saturday n't say that it had to be a flat pint, so Methodist Church, St. Paul's United tioned w hy all of the committee mem- Works Committee. He said the Public Tuesday moming, shortly after the 10:00 a.m.-2:00p.m. Kniebes and Edwards wed it wouldn't bulge too much. Church of Christ, First Congregation- bers weren't City residents, suggest- Works Department is down one per- tures, he backed up, saying, "No, Sir. season began, Truhn shot a six-point. Phone: 468-3431 My friend tried it... but he bought a al Church of Coloma, Salem Lutheran Rachel Ann Kniebes of Coloma, ton Harbor. ing that it has been the action of the son for a medical leave, and it appears Bad Boys! No. Sir! We have just resigned be- fifth! It was a job getting it inside his Church, and Riverside Methodist Michigan, and Andrew Shane Ed- A reception was held at the Ramada in City Commission in the past to have as though it will be quite a bit longer Bad boys, bad boys... what are you cause our classes take so much time!" Church. belt, but he made it; and he concealed NEWS FROM THE HARTFORD DAY SPRING wards of Benton Harbor, MI, were Watervliet, MI. their committees made up of residents that they will be one man down. going to do with the bad boys... as the Sweeping the apartment with a dark the bulge by holding his arm over 90 YEARS AGO - 1919 meeting success in filling licenses, Walther said any church or individual married Saturday, October 17, at 1:30 Rachel graduated from Lake Michi- only. Therefore, they are going to try and old song goes. Well, I've known a glance, the spokesman said, "Just can get involved in donating food. p.m. at the bride's parents' home, with that side of his jacket as he walked up While hunting on the W.T. Burkitt camp life must be unusually entertain- gan College and is employed as a re- Mayor pro tem Danny Gray said he hire a temporary full-time person after few in my day. Recently my Chief keep it that way!" And they turned on Cash donations will also be accepted. Reverend Mark Cowell from Midway didn't know the Mayor's reasoning for to the ticket booth. He paid... and farm southeast of town a few days ing, for the nimrods are slower than ceptionist at Great Lakes Gastroenter- a job description is created. Accountant and 1 were silting at the their heels and left. The two boys The North Berrien County Food Pan- Baptist Church officiating. ology. the people recommended. could feel the bottle slowly slipping ago, James Walker of the hardware usual in retuming home this season. City Manager's Report kitchen table, drinking coffee, and 1 gulped, looked at each other, and try hours of operation for drop-offs are Rachel is the daughter of Robin and Andrew graduated from Countryside Litaker added that Don Brookfield, down. tirm of Page & Walker picked up a tag Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Meachum were Clay laid out the top items on his had just snagged an illegal half of a vowed to go back to their studying as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.- Chana Kniebes of Coloma and An- Academy and is employed at Caretel while not a resident, does have a busi- By the time he got inside it was slid- from an advertising balloon which had the first local hunters to retum with a "radar," as he described it. He will be doughnut while we talked about peo- a number-one priority! ing down inside his pant leg. And he 12:00 noon and 1:00-4:00 p.m. drew is the son of Leslie Poley of Inns of Royalton. ness in the City and is very interested apparently made the long trip from kill. Each bagged a buck. Whether reviewing the master fee schedule, ple we've known. That's one advan- Second story: Stuck on the tracks: The Food Pantry is located at 144 Berrien Springs, Ml. had to walk clear down to the men's The couple is now residing in Colo- in downtown development. Litaker comparing it to other municipalities of Chicago to Hartford. A section of the they were the first Hartford marksmen tage of having a past together... Back in the day when we were all South Church Street in Coloma. The bride was given in marriage by ma. said that Brookfield has asked several room, doubled over, holding his leg balloon still clinging to the tag this size, and justify ing or adjusting as shared memories! Some of the fol- young and planning our future, an to shoot their bucks remains undeter- so it wouldn't slip any farther and Other churches, such as St. Joseph Robin Kniebes. times to help out the City in whatever showed it was one of the miniature needed. lowing vignettes came to mind. And acquaintance of mine was dating a mined because of lack of reports from Catholic Church, have their own food Maids of Honor were the bride's sis- way he could. come out at the bottom. He said he The City's health insurance package rubber affairs, while the tag was unaf- 1 must add a caveat. Names have gal who was a real crate of melons. the north woods, but it appeared to be pantry. St. Joseph's is located at 157 ters, Lauren and Isabelle Kniebes. Ice Cream Social Following discussion, the committee was so embarrassed, he didn't know just came in for renewal at a notice- been omitted to protect the guilty! Only problem... another guy was also fected by the elements, indicating that fairly certain today that they w ere the Lucinda Lane, Watervliet; and drop- Best man was Irwin Rockette of Ben- was appointed as recommended. what to do. But he made it, vowing able increase. Clay commented that Irritating the mob: We were living in trying to date her. She told the it had fallen but a short time before it first to bring home their trophies. off times are Tuesdays and Thursdays "Saturday Night New City Manager Troy Clay said never to try that again! the City provides a very lucrative in- a large city and had this mailman who boyfriend that he was always calling was found. It is unusual for one of 40 YEARS AGO - 1969 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. he would like to see the Vision Com- 1 have more dreams in my pocket Community Hymn surance plan to the employees that re- was a most interesting person. Sum- her, angling for a date. Well, some- these miniature balloons to make so "With so many people in need this mittee serve in a dual role to help set and stories up my sleeve. Bet you Sgt. Dan Lee Shirley, son of Mr. and ceive it but plans to complete a commer and I was out working in the thing had to be done! Then one night long an air trip, and this one must have have some too... and I'd like to hear Mrs. Calvin Shirley, is home on leave holiday, even just a can of soup or box North School Sing" Nov. 21 up a strategic plan for the City. petitive review. yard. He stopped for a moment to our intrepid hero was headed for been carried by a strong west wind. of cereal can make a difference for yours! Vignettes... from when we after serving in Vietnam with the Committee reports The sanitary sewer system and updat- swap yams and told this story. home after saying goodnight to his someone," added Walther. Plymouth Congregational Church at were all weaving golden threads into The inscription on the tag reads: "Fif- army. While serving there with the "Citizen of Commissioner Dave Brinker reported ing the City's Website were also When he was in college, someone dark-haired beauty. 123 First Street in Watervliet will be the tapestry of our lives in these sto- tieth anniversary prize balloon: 50 82nd airbome he was awarded three on the Finance Committee. He said among the issues mentioned. got him hooked up w ith the mob as a He came to a curve where the high- hosting the second "Saturday Night rybook towns. cents paid for card if retumed to L. medals: a Bronze Star, an Air Medal the Week" that office personnel will begin track- In addition, he would like to see iden- way crossed some railroad tracks, Community Hymn Sing" on Saturday, numbers runner. He would sell to and Klein, Halsted, 14th and Liberty for 25 missions over enemy territory, LAST CHANCE Domanik Skidmore is the North ing utility bills, when they are adjust- tifiable job descriptions for all posi- collect money from people who and noticed a car's taillights. The November 21, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., streets, Chicago. and an Army Commendation Medal. School "Citizen of the Week." He is ed, at the request of City residents. tions and an organization chart the wanted to bet on the numbers. Then vehicle was resting on the tracks. He EARLY DEADLINE to be followed by an Ice Cream So- The L.P. Walker saw mill closed tem- He entered the army in May, 1968, TO WIN A the son of Tom and I Brinker said that he and Clerk Jan clearly defines how the operation of he sent each week's take in to a cer- stopped to see if he could help. And Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, cial. porarily, having completed the sawing and left for Vietnam in October that Monica Skidmore Kelly will proceed with a budget re- the City works. tain address. guess what? It was the guy who had the Tri-City Record news & ad Let's do it again! All are welcome. view and process the necessary of heading. A force of men from the year. Following his leave he will re- THANKSGIVING of Benton Harbor. While assisting the newly appointed One da> he and his roommate were been trying to date his girl! deadline for the November 26, 2009, issue is 9:00 a.m. on mill are now engaged in cutting tim- Domanik is a Vision Committee, Clay would like to talking, and they decided to start run- The poor dope was wringing his port for duty at Fort Riley, Kan. He TURKEY! Monday, November 23! ber on the Wm. M. Traver farm south fourth-grade stu- see that committee also define a stra- ning their own numbers game. So hands and almost in leara. He said, expects to be discharged in May. tegic plan he can use as a guideline for of town, Mr. Walker having purchased This is your last chance to enter the dent in Mr. Bab- they told their employer they were "You've got to help me! I didn't Five Hartford hunters didn't let rfie Tri-City Record-sponsored annual cock's classroom. where the City is headed and to help it resigning. make the curve, and now I can't get 1 Hour Photo 40 acres of timber at the west end of snow bother them a bit on the opening WIN A THANKSGIVING TURKEY Mr. Babcock is Svwtycelct Stye get there. While he admitted the stra- After they started up their own ille- off the tracks. Do you have a tow the Traver timber tract which will be day of deer season. They filled their contest. very happy with tegic plan will be interrelated to the gal business, things went swimming- chain?" Pharmacy cut into heading bolts for the local licenses before noon and they didn't To enter all of the draw ings at partic- Domanik's quality work and attitude land use master plan and the work of ly for a few days... money rolling in. Our hero leaned against his front Health & Beauty Aids mill. The Traver timber is one of the go more than two miles from Hartford ipating stores in the Tri-City Area, fill in school. WWW.BR00KFIELDD0DGE.C0M the Planning Commission, each will Then one day came a knock on their fender, crossed his arms, and said, few remaining large timber tracts in to do it. The quintet bagged a buck Package Liquor in the turkeys (found inside these Spelling and math are Domanik's be distinctly different. He described apartment door. He went to see who it "Yeah. I've got a tow chain... and I this section. and a doe east of Hartford and two pages) with your name, address, and favorite subjects in school and he real- the strategic plan he would like to see was, and two dark men in hats and think I can pull you back off the 60 YEARS AGO - 1949 does west of Hartford. Terry Mabus Toys & Gifts phone number. Cut the turkey entries ly likes to leam "new things." He also GET IT TODAY! developed as more of an operational overcoats pushed him right back in tracks. But we've got to make some The Ford Company's line of 1950 shot the buck. from the paper and drop them off at says that he has fun in school, meeting guideline. In addition. Clay would like the room. He said if he hadn't been so kind of a deal!" passenger cars will go on display to- 463-5656 Candy-Cards-Wrap Submitted by Librarian Stephanie the participating stores (one entry per new kids and playing at recess. to development a capital maintenance scared it would have been funny. The guy said. "Anything! Any- morrow in the showroom of Rich • SALES • SERVICE • PARTS * Daniels at Hartford Public Library store, please). When Domanik is finished with and development plan. thing!" They had their hands in pockets with Rademacher, Inc., local Ford dealer. Open from microfilm copies o f the Hartford The winning entries will be drawn school, he would like to study to be- thumb overlapping... just like in the "OK, you promise on your honor Little change has been made in the Day Spring. Hours: Monday & Wed- Monday, November 23, at 12:00 noon. come an electrical engineer. He likes movies. One of them said in a husky you will never call my girlfriend Daily cmi overall styling of the new line, but nesday, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Tues- Winners will be contacted by phone to problem solve and can figure out voice, "Well, kid, we hear you are again, and I'll do it!" numerous body and motor improve- day Thursday & Friday. 10:00-5:00 by the sponsoring business, and the some of the electrical issues w ith the The guy held up his hand and said, Main St. Cardiac Center of Excellence branching out. That true?" ments are reported. p. m.; and Saturday, 10:00 a. m. -2:00 names the winners will be published VCR and DVD without the manual. His hands making placating ges- "On my honor, I'll never call your Hartford If Hartford's sizeable contribution to p.m. in that week's Tri-City Record. When Domanik is not in school, he this year's army of deer hunters is Phone: 621-3408 Store employees and their families likes spending time with his family. are not eligible to win their employ- He looks forward to trips to Cedar close to NEWS FROM THE WATFRVUET RFCORn er's prize; however, they may win Point in the summer and spends time 90 YEARS AGO - 1919 Insurance? dangering the lives of the occupants pep rally honoring the Panther team, turkeys from other stores. riding his motorcycle and taking his The Watervliet Paper Company got r of the house, was averted at the Pearl Wednesday evening, in downtown Please drop off your own entry in horses for a walk. home It's about people, in six cars of coal Monday, the first Smith farm home east of Watervliet Watervliet. each store! We are all very proud of Domanik not things. the local industry has been permitted When you are about 8:15 a.m. Tuesday by the bark- Recent visitors to North Elementary You must be at least 18 to enter! and the way he is handling himself at It's about securitv. to receive since the coal strike was ing of the family dog. As it was, a having a heart • School may have noticed paper cut- school. ordered. The Watervliet plant was attack, time is of the It's about confidence. rug, an overstuffed davenport and outs of small children throughout the Congratulations to him and his fami- approaching the point where a shut- EARLY DEADLINE essence. Patients can be confident that chair and a valuable mirror w ere hall. On each is the name of a student ly. It's about relationships. down was threatened when the six mined. and the title of a book. There is one Due to the they have access to high-quality cardiac Please share your It's about trust. cars were shoved into their yards. Sonie Rogers, local eighth grade stu- cut-out for each of the 2,112 books Thanksgiving holiday, ft* services at Lakeland HealthCare. More than 34,000 gallons of real dent and nationally known baton It's about vou! read by North Elementary students the Tri-City Record news good news with beer, held by a Minneapolis brewery tw irler, has just been officially select- during a three-week period. 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V November 19, 211(19 Tri-City Record 7 6 Tri-Citv Rccord Sovemher 19, 201)9 15-year-old male passenger was in pon; two bench warrants for child sup- treat a carbon monoxide detector rea Obituaries possession of tobacco, which is a vio- port; a felony warrant for possession alarm just as they would a fire alarm Free H1N1 flu vaccine clinics scheduled Hid y\ s lation of state law. Deputies further of a taser; and domestic assault. and leave their house immediately. If BERRIEN COUNTY * Adults 25-64 years of age with un-. * Tuesday, November 24, 5:00-8:00 tavvan. Ml. Calvin Funeral Home, Death Notices recovered a bag containing 6.9 grams Lisa Marie Reyna was lodged on the anyone from the household is feeling The Berrien County Health Depart- derly»ng medical conditions. p.m., Sam Adams Elementary Hartford. vice rente- of marijuana, which also belonged to following charges: two bench war- sick, especially if he or she has a head- ment has finalized the second H1N1 0nce the supply of the vaccine in- School, 101 South East Street, Cas- Henry John Mueller, ^6. of Mount Virginia L. Miller, 88, of Waterv liet, the passenger. rants for contempt of court traffic vio- ache, dizziness, confusion, fatigue or vaccination clinic schedule and will creases, it is anticipated that everyone sopolis. 9-468-4662 Dora, Florida, former 1\ of Hartford, Michigan, died Tuesday, November Yanez received citations for driving lations; a shoplifting warrant; and fail- are sick to their stomach, that person start H1NI vaccination clinics on who wants the vaccine will be able to If you do not fit into one of the Michigan, died Monda\, October 26, 17, 2009, at The Willows in St. Jo- I Hour Towin with a suspended license and speed- ure to appear warrant. should be taken to the emergency Saturday, November 21. The clinics get lX- There w'11 be additional clinics groups mentioned in this article, you 3 2009, in Mouni Dora. All Faiths seph, Ml. Starks & Menchinger ing. He was lodged at the Van Buren Jacqueline Michelle Collis was room or 9-1-1 should be called. will be strategically placed in large accommodate individuals not in the will not be served. Cremation Souetv. The Villages, FL. Family Funeral Home, St. Joseph, Ml. County Jail on the warrant. lodged on the following charges: pos- If no one from the household is sick, facilities throughout the County with ^ve target groups and for children If you are 65 years of age or older, Man A. Crimaidi, 90. of Lawton, The 15-year-old passenger was re- session of methamphetamine compo- a resident of the home should contact ample parking, handicap accessibility uncter 10 years of age who will need a regardless of medical condition, you Michigan, fomierlv of Watenliet. Ml, leased to the custody of his mother. nents and a bench warrant out of the emergency number for the gas and large inside waiting areas, accord- second dose of the vaccine. are not considered at highest risk of died Monday, No\ ember 9. 2009. He was arrested and cited for posses- Berrien County for a failure to appear. company or his or her heating profes- ing to Carol Klukas, R.N., BSN, Dates and times are as follows: getting the HINI and therefore you Mater Funeral Home, Marcellus, MI. POLICE sion of marijuana and minor in pos- sional to have the home tested and a * Saturday, November 21: WMU will not be able to be vaccinated at Tonya Collins, 35, of Hartford, Hartford Police seek Manager of Clinical and Community session of tobacco. possible leak fixed. Building at the Lake Michigan Col- this time. Michigan, died Wednesday Novem- REPORTS information in car entry Health Semces. The other three passengers in the car Detectors can be purchased at local Because the vaccine is federally pur- lege Campus, Benton Harbor, 10:00 ber 11,2009, ai Borgess Medical Cen- CONTINUED FROM PAGE I On November 13, Lt. Tressa Beltran were not charged and were released to department or hardware stores. chased, there w ill be no charge for the a.m.-3:00 p.m. ter, Kalamazoo, Ml. Calvin Funeral received a complaint from Amy further information could be released. family members. Watervliet Fire Department vaccine. Sites chosen for the clinics * Monday, November 30: First Home, Hartford. Bowen that someone had attempted 1999 WHS Class i Hartford woman killed will be located in Benton Township, Church of God, St Joseph, 3:00-7:00 Barbara Jannett Dunnigan, 71, of entry into her vehicle while it was Chief Scott Richcreek RANDY'S SERVICE CENTER...complete with 24-hour towing and lock- Pair arrested for meth New Buffalo, Watervliet, Berrien p.m. Hartford, Michigan, died Sunday, in auto accident parked on Shepard Street. Bowen said Watervliet Fire Department assisted reunion Nov. 28 out service has moved its base of operation from Coloma Charter Town- Springs, St. Joseph, and Niles. * Friday, December 4, Niles High A 10-year reunion for the Watervliet November 15, 2009, at home. Calvin The Berrien County Sheriffs Depart- components in Hartford that entry was attempted in the rear- the Police Department at Allen Court ship to Watervliet Charter Township. Now located at the corner of Elm Previously, tentative schedules indi- School, Niles, 3:00-7:00 p.m. High School Class of 1999 will be Funeral Home, Hartford. ment is investigating a two-vehicle Van Buren County Sheriffs Depart- door area. on November 1. Street and Godfrey Court, right outside of the Watervliet City Limits, one cated that these clinics were open to * Sunday, December 6: Andrews Uni- held Saturday, November 28, at 6:00 John Edward Becktold, 80, of Dun- accident that resulted in the death of a ment deputies investigated a reported Anyone with information is asked to On November 6, the department was block back and north of Red Arrow Highway. Next to the Watervliet Fruit the general public. versity Gymnasium, Berrien Springs, p.m., at The Waterfront restaurant in dee, Florida, formerly of Hartford. Hartford woman. domestic assault that had occurred in contact the Hartford Police Depart- dispatched to an activated fire alarm at Exchange, the business now has a very large building with plenty of room The Advisory Committee on Immuni- 12:00 noon-4:00 p.m. Coloma. Michigan, died Monday, November Deputies were called to Red Arrow Bangor Township early on November ment at (269) 621-3225. 8568 Lake Avenue. This turned out to to work on clients' cars inside and even store impounded vehicles inside zation Practices (ACIP) recommends * Tuesday, December 8: New Buffalo Cost is SI5 per person for the buffet- 16, 2009, at his son's home in Mat- Highway, east of John Goff Road, on 12. Arrest made after subject be a false alarm. the warehouse. Truly a family business. Randy Schultz is pictured (left) that the first vaccine clinics be target- High School, 3:00-7:00 p.m. style meal. November 11 at approximately 2:27 The victim, identified as Lisa Reyna, The department responded to 142 E. with oldest son Shawn and his wife, Michelle. The long-established busi- resists police officers ed to those at highest risk of flu com- * Thursday, December 10, Watervliet Please RSVP to Tina at (269) 287- p.m. for the accident, which also re- 24, of Hartford, stated she had sus- Division on November 7 for a brush ness also offers propane, U-Haul rentals, and auto and light truck repair. Officer William Strong of the Hart- plications. Saint Joseph Catholic School, 3:00- 9159 or e-mail to TheAdmaves^/ hot sulted in four other people being in- tained injuries from this assault and fire. This was a non-emergency call. To reach Randy's Service Center, you can use the old telephone number of Di JFFIELD ford Police Department observed a Following this guidance, and due to 7:00 p.m. mail.com: or Liz at (269) 599-2849. jured. was transported to Community Hos- On November 8, the department re- 468-4662 or stop by and see the new shop. subject while on patrol on November the temporary shortage of vaccine, the Some individuals have expressed Deputies say that a 2008 Chrysler pital Watervliet for treatment. Depu- sponded to two calls. The first was for (Christina Gelder photo) 14 who was consuming an alcoholic Health Department will target these concern over the safety of the 2009 & PASTRICK van, driven b\ Jeremy Birmele, 31, of ties' further investigation discovered a smoke investigation in the 8191 beverage while walking near Tower groups to receive the vaccine first. Novel H1N1 vaccine. FAMILY FUNERAL Hartford, was on Red AITONN Highway four warrants for Lisa Reyna. They Pokagon Road area. The second call Bainbridge Township Treasurer submits resignation Drive. The clinics will be limited to "It is important to know that this vac- when traffic ahead had stopped also discovered warrants for the al- was for an activated fire alarm at 612 By Angela Stair the position will be filled by election, that was good for one year and then HOME Upon making contact with the sub- cine was produced in the exact same because of road construction. Birmele leged suspect and husband, identified Vannater. the following groups: At the Monday, November 9, Bain- asked that anyone interested in the hav ing the same cost each year to & CREMATION SERVICES ject, Lucas Clark, 24, of Hartford, manner as the seasonal influenza vac- was unable to stop so he drove to the as 26-year-old Michael Reyna. also of The department provided assistance * Pregnant women; - bridge Township Board of Trustees Treasurer's position to contact the renew it. He felt it might not be Clark began to walk away from Of- cine which has a long history of being left to avoid the stopped traffic, enter- Hartford. at a two-car accident on Red Arrow * Children and young adults aged 6 meeting. Township Treasurer Mark Township to be put into consideration, enough to cover the Township's ex- ficer Strong, disobeying his order to safe and effective. This vaccine went Setting a ing into the westbound lane. He hit the Deputies were able to develop infor- Highway on November II. The de- months through 24 years; Epple submitted his resignation, effec- Supervisor Jollay said anyone inter- pense. stop. Subsequently, Officer Thomas through all the same rigorous clinical New Standard 1993 Pontiac Grand Am, driven by mation on a possible vehicle that partment was needed for passenger * Individuals who live with or care tive April 1,2010. ested would have to meet the require- For the original and each renewal, Simpson assisted Officer Strong, at trials that every other vaccine goes In Funeral Service Steven Cordell, 37, of Hartford, head Michael Reyna may be operating, that extrication. for infants under 6 months; Epple thanked the Board and said that ments of the job, such as being a resi- they would have to get a police which point Clark resisted officers. through and is fully licensed by the on. being a black 1997 Jeep Grand Chero- * Health care workers with direct pa- it has been his pleasure to serve as ênt Township for at least 30 reports, background checks, and that He was arrested and taken to the Van On November 12, the department re- Food and Drug Administration Also in Cordell's vehicle were: Tonia kee. As officers began attempts to tient contact; Township Treasurer for the past six c'a.vs' over ^ aê • 8 and a regis- would not be cheap: let alone every- Buren County Jail where was charged sponded to a controlled leaf fire at (FDA)," said Dr. Rick Johansen, Med- 6548 PAW PAW AVENUE Collins, 37; Allen Collins, 17; and locate him, detectives who were years. He went on to say that he hated tere^ voter- ^"ay said he hopes something else involved. If it was one per- with consuming alcohol on a public Bluff View and E. Division Street. ical Director for the Berrien County COLOMA, Ml 49038 Bart Alsup, 44. assisting discovered the suspect and to leave, but he needed to resign for one ls out têre novv' thinking he or son. it could cost up to $1,000 from roadway and resisting a police officer. Health Department. 468-6000 The Waterv liet Fire Department had the vehicle north of the Hartford City his family. she might like to do this job. what he had heard; but if it is a corpo- This is the second incident where No severe side effects were seen in ACROSS FROM to extricate the two front-seat victims. Limits on C.R. 687. Detectives made Wanted by "I was told once by a very wise man sure t0 ca^ tê Township Office at ration, you could have as many as 25 Clark has resisted officers of the the thousands of people involved in contact with Michael Reyna and his HARDINGS AND RITE AID All v ictims were taken to Community Certified the trials, including pregnant women that a balanced life is like a three- (269) 468-8040. Someone there will people who would have to be checked Hartford Police Department. 24-year-old passenger, Jacqueline www duffieidpastrick com Hospital Watervliet by CEMS and the police and children. There is no reason to legged stool," Epple said. "The three happy to fill you in on what the job out. Collis of Coloma. entails and requires. The Board agreed that there were Medic 1 ambulances. Photos and information about people believe that this vaccine is unsafe, and legs are like the three parts of your Uniformed officers and detectives Hartford driver receives some things to work out. • Tonia Collins was then airlifted to from the area who are wanted on out- Auto it is far safer than becoming ill with life: family, personal, and profession- Drain update; Ordinance checked the suspect's vehicle, finding multiple citations Supervisor Jolla\ said he would take Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo where standing warrants for various alleged influenza. al. If one leg gets too long or short, the for Sexually-Oriented she died from her injuries. The other several components used in the manu- On November 17, Officer Thomas it back to Attorney Peterson and get * felonies are listed below. This infor- The vaccine is available in two forms: stool cannot balance. Right now, my Business; and victims were admitted with injuries facturing of methamphetamine. Fur- Simpson conducted a traffic stop on a Repair professional part of my life is too full the corrections and adjustments mation was provided by the Berrien a shot and a nasal spray. The nasal ther investigation discovered clubs building repairs worked out before the December vary ing from minor to serious. vehicle acting suspiciously. The driv- County Sheriff's Department and spray is limited to healthy individuals and my family is suffering for it." The crash remains under investiga- and knives in the vehicle, which er. Rocky Cruz, 27, of Hartford, had a Epple said there are only 24 hours in Supervisor Jollay said he was told meeting. Crime Stoppers. 468-5555 ages 2 to 49 years. tion. Michael Reyna stated he carried for suspended driver's license, improper the day and he has been missing out that the Park Road Drain should be Jollay said the Township had gotten Hutchins Funeral Home VAN BUREN/CASS protection. registration plates, and an open alco- on a lot of family time with his young done by the middle of next week, if three bids on the soffit and fascia work 209 S. Main St., Watervliet David Demetrius Caulton is want- Front End The Van Buren/Cass District Health Speeding car ends with All three subjects were arrested and holic beverage in the vehicle. sons and wife. He needs to change nothing unforeseen happens. They on the old part of the Township Hall. 463-3811 ed on two sepa- Department has also scheduled addi- lodged at the Van Buren County Jail. Cruz was cited for the violations. that. will then finish up on the Olds/Slinker Bids ranged from $6,900 to $2,760. juvenile marijuana charges rate felony war- Alignment tional .HIN1 flu vaccination clinics for Michael Joe Reyna was lodged on the "I wanted to let everyone know my Drain, which is supposed to be done The Board approved the bid from VC COURTEOUS SERVICE IN Van Buren County Sheriff Dale R. rants for resisting includes front wheel drives and 4x4 PU those individuals considered highest following charges: possession of Covert woman without a intentions early enough to give you before the snow flies. Sales for $2,760. but there was some A DIGNIFIED MANNER Gribler reports that while deputies and officer and risk. There is no charge for the vac- methamphetamine components; ob- ample time to find a suitable replace- The Board has been working on an concern that there might be hidden were patrolling in the 82000 block of license is stopped by for invading pri- $30 & Up cine. ROLAND T HUTCHINS. Director structing; earn ing a concealed wea- Most American Made Cars ment," he said. "This will give you a Ordinance for Sexually-Oriented costs involved such as replacing the C.R. 687 in Keeler Township, they Watervliet Police vacy. His last Scheduled walk-in clinics are: few months to do that." Business. Township Attorney Peter- boards under the old soffit and fascia. observed a vehicle travelling at a high known address is Open Men - Fri 8:30-5:30 .. . * Friday,Npvetnber, 20, 5:30-8:00 Officer Ken GuStafeon of the Water- In his usual efficient way, Epple had son had drawn up a draft and the This would be an extra cost, not rale of speed. The 2001 Chevy Impala in Benton Harbor. p.m., Michigan Avenue Academy, 600 vliet Police Department performed a DOWNTOWN COLOMA already spent time w ith the Township Board members discussed it at their included in the price quoted. 1 was clocked at 65 mph in a 55 mph. E. Michigan Avenue, Paw Paw. Coloma traffic stop on November II at E. St. VISA & MASTER CARDS ACCEPTED Attorney to make sure he left at a time meeting. Jollav said he would ask and he a When deputies pulled the vehicle Joseph and Lewis streets. The driver, that would be best for the Township. Trustee John Yetzke found a couple of would not make the commitment it over, they found that the driver, Jose United Samantha Sue Easter is wanted on Fabiula Saucedo-Vargas, 24, of Co- By April I, the winter taxes would be mistakes and had questions about the hidden costs were involved. If that CALVIN FUNERAL HOME Carlos Yanez, 18, of Hartford, did not vert, was driving without a license. a felony warrant part that indicates the need for a happened, they would look at it again. 6 E. Main St.. Hartford Methodist done, the end-of-year wrap-up and have a license. It was later determined for fraud. Her last She was arrested for that charge, cited, CoUage of ike budget for the Township would be set- Hearing Officer. He questioned if that Bills paid 621-4101 that his license was suspended and Church known address is and released. tled and it would allow the new Trea- meant they would have to hire some- The Board approved the bills in the there was also an outstanding warrant in Benton Harbor. Coloma Charter Township fbw^moK surer a couple of months to get settled one outside the Township offices. amount of $7,388.61 and payroll in' for his arrest. Vfltat if church Police activity Homo & Holiday Decor, in before he or she would have any- Supervisor Jollay said that is exactly the amount of $7,651.65 for a total ot During the stop, deputies checked the Accessories and Gifts thing major happening. what it meant, because the person $15,040.26. Mid-month bills of vehicle's interior and found that the wasn't just a place we go, Coloma Charter Township Police had LEONARD FUNERAL HOME Epple said the attorney had also would have to be independent. $3,994.75 were also approved. 222 E. St. Jostph, Lawrtnc* a total of 235 complaints investigated but someOi'mg we do? Treasurer Epple said he questioned Treasurer Epple said winter tax bills 6748131 in the month of October. The depart- grand Opening and KofMay Open House drawn up a resolution for the Board to Open Hearts. Open Doors. Open Minds use for the official acceptance of his the $300-5500 fee for getting a license will go out the end of this month. The peop.'e of Tne Urn tec Methodist Church ment made 40 assists to other agencies Monday, Wovember 23 - Sunday, November 29 resignation. He added that it was not and 20 non-criminal assists. Of the Kinyata Nichols is wanted on a fel- Sun. Worship 9;15am total complaints, there were 20 suspi- necessary to pass it right away, that ony warrant for •Discover room after room of foCiday treasures and unique FLORIN cious situations investigated, 19 fami- they could wait to make it official 7517 Red Arrow Hwy. Sun. School All Ages nam forgery. Her last FUNERAL SERVICE gifts, refreshments, register for door prizes and more! until March if they w anted to. Wate-vliet ly/civil situations handled, and 14 lar- known address is Supervisor Jerry Jollay said he under- DAVIDSON CHAPEL (269) 463-3195 William W. Chu cenies investigated. in Benton Harbor. 7^ Sdqc 249 E. ( CIUIT St.. Coloma ^ ^ T PASTC The department made 32 arrests dur- stood Epple's situation and w ith great ^ 144 Church St. We ore located between Coloma and Watervliet at 468-3181 Worship 9:30 & 11:00 AM. ing the month; only one was a felony. reluctance accepted the resignation ^ 269-468-6062 7116 Red Anvw Highway ' Of the 102 traffic stops made, there from him. WWW.BROOKFIELDDODGE.COM Sunday School and Adult The Board discussed it and decided to were 53 citations issued and 67 traffic Special Open House Hours: Regular Business Hours Are Bible Fellowship 9:30 A.M. www.coIomaumc.org warnings given. table the resolution as official accept- Man. - Wed. Warn - 7pm Man. - Sat. 10am - 6pm ance of Epple's resignation until the Children's Church and Adult Fri. & Sat. 10am • 8pm Sunday noon - 5pm December meeting. GET IT TODAY! Karim Abdul Mitchell is wanted on "SctUai Slawtanli lor Facellpocf Bible Fellowship 11 00 A.M. Stop by the Coloma Fire reports Sunday noon - 5pm (269) 463-3193 The Board will appoint someone to 463-5656 In Profmtoiui Car#" a felony warrant fill the Treasurer's position until it ex- www.midwayministries.org North Berrien Fire Rescue for maintaining a We are closed Thanksgiving Day SALES < SERVICE PARTS A Golden Rule Home pires next August, Jollay said. Then Department drug house and Chief Jim Spiegel possession of F.O.PFraternal Order of Police Lodg.e marijuana. His The North Berrien Fire-Rescue De- Kitchen open 5-Spm, last known Thursday - Friday - Saturday partment has responded to a number address is in of carbon monoxide alarms over the Three Oaks. Fish Fry past week. New Location...Same Great Care. 3rd t rid ay each month * Carbon monoxide detectors are All you can eat, ^/person designed to measure levels over time David Wang, Ml) and Raqucl DcLcon, FNP, formerly with Tri-Citv Medical, have joined team ot Crime Stoppers will pay $1,000 for and sound an alarm before dangerous health care team of Staff Medical Center in I lartford. And while their office location has changed, information that leads to the arrest of Hall for Rent levels of carbon monoxide accumulate any of these people. Callers don't you can still count on the same great care and friendly smiles. Kitchen and bar facilities... in an environment, giving people ade- dance floor, paved parking lot need to leave a name but will be quate warning to safely ventilate the Perfect for private parties, assigned a code number. To give Dr. W ang is a graduate of Michigan State University College of I luman Medicine and completed a area or evacuate. w eddings, etc. 468-3432 information, call 1-800-342-STOP or Chief Spiegel would like to remind three-year family practice residency at Genesys Regional Medical (.'enter in CI rand Blanc, Michigan. 288-STOP. 3470 Angling Rd., Coloma people that carbon monoxide is often He provides general and preventative medical care for individuals of all ages. This information comes from Crime Graduation Announcements referred to as the "silent killer" be- Stoppers and the Berrien County cause it is virtually undetectable with- David Wang, MD Ms. DeJxion is a graduate of Andrews Univcrsitv in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She has been a 1 Hour Photo Sheriff's Department. To comment on Name Cards out the use of detection technology. Family Prac tice the accuracy of this information, call member of the Community Hospital family since 2(M)7 and offers medical care for children through Michigan Department of Community Pharmacy (269)983-7141, extension 7222. seniors. Graduation Party Napkins Health states that homeowners should Thank You Notes Health & Beauty Aids Package Liquor New and former patients are welcome to make an appointment, lor more information, please call (269) 463 2459. See pur complete selection of Toys & Gifts graduation supplies. We offer top 74e SwutyteU Sdfe Candy-Cards-Wrap quality processing, reasonable WWW.BROOKFIELDDQDRF RNW Medical Center puces and prompt service. Open Raquel DeLeon, FNP Community 525 S Q'nrc-r Street Interna! Medicine 1 l.irtford, \ll l'^>5? Daily (2(/)) 463 245° Main St. GET IT TODAY! Tri-City Record 463-5656 Hartford SALES ^ SERVICE • PARTS * S Tri-Citv Rccord November 19, 2009 Keeler Township Fire and Rescue November 19, 2009 Tri-City Record 9 CHS students presented Academic letters and chevrons upgrade approved by the state Coloma Keeler Township Fire and Rescue Keeler Township Fire and Rescue is a k Middle School was recently approved to upgrade its non-transporting emergency medical i emergency medical services from service that responds from the Keeler "Student of Medical First Responder to Emer- Fire Station to all requests for emergency Medical Technician Level B. gency medical assistance in Keeler 7 the Week" This upgrade allows the Keeler Res- Township and surrounding areas. cue Medical Team to perform addi- KTFR is a free service provided by % J Chase Moxley, a seventh-grader, has tional skills such as advanced airway the Township to provide immediate WATERVLIET HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR STUDENTS...(from the left) been selected as Coloma Middle interventions and administer lifesav- lifesaving interventions until a trans- Kyle Gast, Jordan Krieger and Alyson Wendzel were all selected for the School's "Student of the Week.' i ing drugs; • • porting ambulance service can arrive. Regional Honors Choir at Western Michigan University on October 24. Chase is the 12- To accomplish the goal of upgrading Keeler Township created the rescue They will be trying out for the State Honors Choir during a one-day event year-old son of its services, the department applied for team in 2006 and its members respond that will culminate with an evening concert on December 5, also at WMU. Austin Moxley an Assistance to Fire Fighters grant to more than 150 calls for assistance (Annette Christie photo) and Angela Angelo with FEMA in the spring of 2008. The per year. of Coloma. He has department was awarded the grant in fi • ] _£• a 1 a. a. one older sister the fall of 2008. Friend of the Court urges payers to named Mercedes The Rescue Team members attended (age 14) and one the 196-hour EMT-B class and were younger sister communicate if income changes named Kaitlyn (11). Chase loves to PRESENTED ACADEMIC LETTERS/CHEVRONS...Forty Coloma High School students COLOMA SOPHOMORES RECEIVING ACADEMIC LETTERS...on November 2 were: certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. This By Annette Christie to convert the Friend of the Court or- make his family laugh and smile! were presented Academic letters by Principal John Brown on Monday, November 2. This (seated, from the left) Joel Griffin, Jonathan Griffin, Meghan Guntz, Jacob Hughes; (stand- Child support collection training included 32 hours of hands- A recent shift in child support being der to an income withholding order by Miss Allen nominated Chase for this group of Chevron recipients includes: (seated, from the left) Kathleen O'Brien, Stevee ing, from the left) Miranda Bachman, Amber Ballard, Heidi Conrad, Allison Corbin, Kendyl efforts on training with transporting ambu- paid out of unemployment wages has their court. This is done through the honor. In her nomination, she said, Parrigin, Jeffrey Sirk; (standing, from the left) Brandea Taylor (Academic Letter) and Duffield, and Dakota Forgarty. (Lois Jordan photos) The Friend of the Court Office of- lance services and local hospitals in the Friend of the Court Office urging per-capita payments that a member of "Chase is a student that you don't Chevron recipients Ryan Anderson, Nathan Conrad, Rebecca Guntz and Lindsey Hauch. fered a Bench Warrant Amnesty Day the area. payers to communicate. the tribe may be receiving. have to worry about finishing his on June 26, whereby delinquent pay- We were proud to be the first Medical In 2007, the amount of income being homework because it is constantly fin- ers of child support with outstanding First Responder agency under the collected from unemployment was at ished. He also takes advantage of ex- civil bench warrants could have an Births Cass County Medical Control Auth- $691,492. Through September 2009, tra credit even if his grade doesn't opportunity to meet with the staff ority and we are proud to be the first the amount is at $1,997,857 and is ex- A baby boy was bom at 8:18 a.m. on show that he needs it. His hand is without the fear of being arrested. Non-Transporting Basic Life Support pected to reach over two million dol- Wednesday, October 21, 2009, to always up in the air and he is willing There were 84 payers seen, although agency under the Cass County Medi- lars by the year's end. Lanessa Lloyd of Benton Harbor, to try to answer even if he isn't 100% 44% of those that came in did not have cal Control Authority. Berrien County Friend of the Court Michigan. He weighed 8 pounds, 4 sure of an answer." a current bench warrant. Staff collect- Director Tom Watson said that a ma- ounces. Hobbies for Chase include snow- ed $3,329 in child support, and jority of those paying child support A baby boy was bom at 10:11 a.m. on boarding, playing all sports, and video $31,917 in arrearages was forgiven by fail to realize that they can file a peti- Saturday, October 24, 2009, to Ashley games, in his spare time, Chase enjoys the custodial parent. Hartford Public tion with the court to have their sup- and Nick Skoda of Benton Harbor, reading his favorite book, "Storm- Watson said that the reasons for a cus- port lowered due to the lesser income Michigan. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 breaker" by Anthony Horowitz; and todial parent to forgive back child sup- Library news associated with downsizing or the loss ounces. listening to rock and rap music. His port vary. "Sometimes the custodial : j a u « » of a job. A baby boy was bom at 11:59 p.m. on favorite class is science with Miss j| il it u * Movie showings on parent just feels it has gone on long U U K *" Saturday, October 24, 2009, to Cree Allen and his favorite video games are i SX it il'. November 27 Watson said that support orders are * xi« n> * largely based on income and so, as maybe they ^ J"st t,red of Miles and Montell Coates of Benton Madden '09 and Gears of War. Hartford Public Library will be show- that changes, the court can look at ad- "^ting, or perhaps they have a new Harbor) Michigan. He weighed 5 Throughout Middle School, Chase . • ...... income source of their own, Watson o , u u .. . ing movies on Friday, November 27, justing it accordingly. However, in or- .. pounds, o niouncesnnoc . has bee n on the Honor nRoll and beginning at 10:30 a.m. " said. der for that to happen, a payer would . . f ~nnQ . A baby girl was bom at 6:00 p.m. on C.A.R.E. CHS JUNIORS RECEIVING CHEVRONS...for academic achievement were: (seated, from CHS SOPHOMORES ALSO RECEIVING ACADEMIC LETTERS...were: (seated, from the The schedule is: 10:30 a.m. - "Polar During the summer of 2009, the have to petition the court. . A c ^ ^ Thursday, October 29, 2009, to April When Chase grows up, he wants to be the left) Bradley Moore, Sutton Needham, Samantha Smith, Kaytlin Veverka, Alexander Friend of the Court Office partnered left) Amanda Sobrialski, Iris Suasto; (standing, from the left) Tyler Johnson, Kailah Moore, Express"; 1:00 p.m. - "The Santa "Whenever an income status changes, ^ f. ^ ; Braisher of Coloma, Michigan. She a professional athlete. Wilcox; (standing, from the left) Sophia Burke, Aaron Corbitt, Alexandra Ehlers, Joseph Maxwell Murray, and Carlee Sharma. Not available for the photo were Alexander Engel, Claus"; and 3:30 p.m. - Disney's with area police agencies on four dif- one of the first calls for a payer of weighed 4 pounds, 13 ounces. Huizar, and Heather Leonard. Not available for the photo were Megan Doolen and Emma Stephen Parrigin, Heather Stewart, and Miranda Trux. "Up." ferent days for Bench Warrant En- child support should be to the Friend Tress men There will be free refreshments. forcement. There were 193 outstand- of the Court Office to keep them in- Bring your own pillow and blanket for ing child support warrants attempted, formed," Watson said. with 34 being served. Staff collected a fun movie day. Recently, the courts began offering a No benefit increase for 57 million Americans $28,643 in child support owed. Again 7^ ^voofaUdUL Zdoc Movies every day during Legal Resource Center located on the through this process, $63,467 was for- second floor of the Berrien County "7^6 ^naotyCeU Sdqc Christmas break given by the custodial parent. Law does not provide for a Social Security Courthouse. Paperwork needed for fil- from school . .. ^ u r ^ Another avenue for collecting child WWW.BROOKFIELDDODGE.COM ing a petitio 4 n of4f this sort can be found support was sought recently through Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2010 WWW.BROOKFIELDDODGE.COM During the Christmas holiday school there wh,le |egal advice is not avai|. With consumer prices down over the Wage Earners and Clerical Workers prohibits an increase in the maximum break, the library will be showing able ^ directions and pr0Cedures h M Tr \T.vZ movies every day, complete with' ^ child support arrearages, totaling past year, monthly Social Security and (CPI-W) from the third quarter of the amount of earnings subject to the So- are for process of flling paperwork GET IT TODAY! $238,700 in 21 cases. Supplemental Security Income bene- last year to the third quarter of the cur- cial Security tax as well as the retire- snacks. with the courts. Watson said that the Friend of the 463-5656 fits for more than 57 million Ameri- rent year. This year there was no in- ment earnings test exempt amounts. GET IT TODAY! "Food for Fines" program Court has to petition the Tribal Court • SALES * SERVICE * PARTS • cteaae m iht^ CELW from the third These amounts will remain unchanged 463-5656 Agpin this year, patrons with library, ^ 2010. This will be the first year with- . • — quarter of 2008 to the third quarter of in 2010. fines can bring "Food foj fês." Wp , i. - SALES » SERVICE * PARTS • a" - - II -r. tT OOOf. 1 T out an automatic Cost-of-Living Ad- 2009. in addition, because there was Information about Medicare changes i i i i ii ^BBBenaaaa— are collecting canned goods and non- TTfi I'trr'" 'tr •; -ffftnl • T.r " nr'w *Mtf justment (COLA) since they went into no increase in the CPI-W this year, for 2010, when available, will be perishables for needy families. effect in 1975. under the law the starting point for found at www.medicare.gov. The De- I Feel Special... All donations will be given to the "Social Security is doing its job help- determinations regarding a possible partment of Health and Human Ser- Lions Club for distribution in its ing Americans maintain their standard 2011 COLA will remain the third vices has not yet announced if there "Dr. Getz has paid special attention to my needs Christmas baskets. of living," Michael J. Astrue, Com- quarter of 2008. will be any Medicare premium chan- and shows great concern about how 1 feel and December 9 is missioner of Social Security, said. Some other changes that would nor- ges for 2010. Should there be an in- "Last year when consumer prices mally take effect in January- 2010 crease in the Medicare Part B premi- about me as a person. The time 1 spend at her "Make Your Own spiked, largely as a result of higher based on the increase in average um, the law contains a "hold harm- office is always pleasant and my appointments are Gingerbread House Day" gas prices, beneficiaries received a 5.8 wages also will not take effect, even less" provision that protects about 93 Mark your calendars for our annual percent COLA, the largest increase though average wages did increase. percent of Social Security beneficiar- always met in reasonable and timely fashion. "Make Your Own Gingerbread House since 1982. This year, in light of the Since there is no COLA, the statute ies from paying a higher Part B premi- Thank you for caring." Joyce Williams Day" on Wednesday, December 9, human need, we need to support Presi- um, in order to avoid reducing their from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. at the library. dent Obama's call for us to make an- net Social Security benefit. Those not other $250 recover) payment for 57 protected include higher income bene- Welcoming New Smiles million Americans." ficiaries subject to an income-adjusted News from The Social Security Act provides that 'v-y Darlene Getz DDS Certified Part B premium and beneficiaries A Social Security and Supplemental newly entitled to Part B in 2010. CI Come see our new look Coloma Security Income benefits increase au- 213 N. Paw Paw St., Coloma 468-5741 . tomatically each year if there is an in- Auto Public Library crease in the Bureau of Labor Statis- tics' Consumer Price Index for Urban THANKSGIVING HOURS Repair Just a reminder of the Coloma Public Library's Thanksgiving hours: Wed- 468-5555 nesday, November 25, 10:00 a.m.- Hartford resident 5:30 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 26, Closed; among CMU Front End Friday, Nov. 27, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 28, 10:00 a.m.- summer grads Alignment 2:00 p.m. V Regular hours will resume Monday, Includes front wheel drives and 4x4 PU Central Michigan University in November 30. Mount Pleasant is pleased to $30 & Up We hope everyone has much to be announce that Ashley Knight of Most American Made Cars thankful for this season! Hartford, Michigan, was among the STORY HOUR ON 2009 summer graduates from the uni- Open Men - Fri 8:30-5:30 WEDNESDAYS versity. She earned a Bachelor of DOWNTOWN COLOMA a*#"*4 Story Hour continues to meet at the Science degree. VISA & MASTER CARDS ACCEPTED library every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Join Ms. Amy for a story, craft, and song time. THEY COULD HAVE GONE ANYWHERE. There is no signup or fee required. Story Hour is for toddlers ages 3 and THESE TRAUMA SURGEONS up; it is asked that all toddlers be ac- FrankenmutK companied and supervised by an INSURANCE adult. CHOSE BRONSON. BOOK GROUP Auto Home Boat Business HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Drs. Davidson, Mala Wash and Blosttm cnose Bronson foe a reason. Coloma Public Library has a book As trauma surgeons, they know Bronson has a naihy>a? reputation fof uvu ) »//v> group that generally meets every other Contact us Thursday. During the holiday season, eirce»ieoce and has 20 years experience as a co'T>preHensiv« traoma I5RONSON the book group will meet Thursdays, system, ^hey atso know that Bronson JS dedicates to makrg suê parents December 3 and 17; and then meet receive the best possible care So you or a family rrefrrber supers It pays to advartise in the again on January 7, 2010. After January 7, the group will !'fe-threatening injuries, do wKat the area s top doctors do Choose Combined Insurance Agencies, Inc. Tri-City Record because just resume meeting every two weeks. Bionsor s Level I Trauma Center For the December 3, meeting the 720 St, Joseph Drive about everybody reads their group will be reading The Sweet Here- after by Russell Banks. There are a St. Joseph MI hometown newspaper few copies available for checkout. O BRONSON POSITiVlTY" 983-7161 If you're interested in more details about the book, please visit http:// bronsonheakh :om;tT«uma www,combinedins,com 463-6397 ww w.culomapubliclibrarv.net book club.htm and follow the link.

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! Movie Guide ! November 19, 2009 Tri-City Record 11 • H "Kute Kids "... St. Joseph Coloma See the niles on Page 5 NOW SHOWING THESE "KUTE KIDSM...came Catholic School Middle School Please check all the way from South Bend, In- Students of the Honor Roll Celebration Cinema diana, to visit great-grandma f Karen Tarantino of Hartford. and LOMA The little "kuties" are 2-year-old Win a Thanksgiving turkeyi Month First Marking Period H ads on this page for Bella and her new baby sister, Madeline Teresko has been chosen as 10/16/09 M Elliana, who was born on May M ratings & showtlmes Saint Joseph Catholic SIXTH GRADE 25, 2009. The girls are the FREE DRAWING... NO PURCHASE NECESSARY School's lower elemen- V. Frincipars List daughters of Tony and Renee tary Student of the Month Gaipa. Alexis Kroschel, Courtney Kroschel, for November. Share a photo of your "Kute Kaitlyn Moxley, Tyler Preciado A Christmas Carol... : Madeline consistently Kids" with your friends, neigh- REE TURKEY . 1 : FREE TURKE' Honor Roll An animated retelling of the Charles 1 FREE TURKE REE TURKEY displays respect for her' bors, and relatives who read the DRAWING ENTRY DRAWING ENTRY DRAWING ENTRY" DRAWING ENTRY Carina Alvarez, Sabrina Ball, Tyler Dickens novel about Ebenezer lame teachers and fellow classmates. She Tri-City Record. Make sure you write your kids ' names on the back of the lame lame lame Blevins, Skyler Brown, Hunter Scrooge (Carrey), a Victorian-era is also helpful and caring toward picture and include any other information about it you'd like to see in the address address Browne, Phillip Bryant, Brett Bul- miser who is taken on a journey of address iddress younger students. She is dedicated to paper, including mom and dad. grandma and grandpa, and so on. Send the lock, Rosie Caulton, Kevin Clark, self-redemption, courtesy of several ^hone # , Phone # _____ Phone # learning and is always stays on task. The free drawing entry deadline is VZ noon the •hone # photo to the Tri-City Record, PO Box 7, Watervliet. MI 49098. Pick up the The free drawing emry deadline is Vt noon the The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon the The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon the Austin Ebrecht, Janie Faultersack, mysterious Christmas apparitions. •Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor Madeline comes to class prepared and Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor •Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor > photo after it appears in the paper or include a stamped, self-addressed will contact their winner and give a turkey The Zachary Fee, Desiree Goldner, Eric will contact their winner and give a turkey The will contact their winner and give a turkey The will contact their winner and give a turkey The ready to leam. She always partici- envelope and we 7/ mail it back to you. winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record Gorzynski, Temarreyeh Hardin; r winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record, .winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record, pates, with enthusiasm, in class activ- Tristin Hicks, Tristen Howard, Alys- The Fourth Kind... ities. Watervliet Hair Innovations Watervliet Richter Insuranci sa Jarvis, Dana Jenkins, Jordan Jobe, An investigator (Jovovich) is dis- NOV 20 THRU NOV 24 Corey Hamilton is a new student to Victoria Kolenko, Carly Lentz, patched to Nome, Alaska to puzzle out WVVAV.MOORETHEATRES.CQM Harding's Watervliet's St. Joseph FRI SAT SUN ONI ,Y** FRI SAT* Coloma , Hardware Hartford Michelle Lester, Keegan Lewis, Alli- a 40-year-long mystery involving an Catholic School and is al- son Martinez, Hunter Mazigian, Jen- extraordinary number of unexplained I.OMA 468-1,().MA ready an example to fol- COT.OMA na Miller, Sydney Miller; disappearances in the town. Her CHRISTMAS CAROL low. He shows respect to 12:55 3:35 6:20 8.30 PG ends 11-24 Emily Moody, Anthony Piner, Becka videotaped evidence looks to present any adult who approaches NEW MOON 12:35 3:15 6:00 8:40 PG13 Plitt, Chase Potter, Justin Pullins, An- the most convincing evidence of alien him. He also tries to do BLIND SIDE : thony Puma, Brianna Schultz, Jesse abduction ever documented. 12:45 3:25 6:10 8:50 PG13 : his best. Corey is a friend to students REE TURKEY , FREE TURKE' REETURKEY FREE TURKE" Scruggs, Ashley Sipla, Zackary STARTS WED 11-25 OLD DOGS DRAWING ENTRY" of all ages, and he exemplifies many DRAWING ENTRY DRAWING ENTRY" DRAWING ENTRY Swisher, Blake Williams, Nicholas lame Christian values. lame lame larne^ Young. This Is It... piWSTMAS CAROL 1:35* 4:20 7:10 9:25#*PG iddress iddress address iddress A compilation of interviews, rehear- [PLANET 51 1:25*4:10 7:00 9:20**PG 'hone # , Phone # ^hone # , Phone # SEVENTH GRADE sals and backstage footage of Michael The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon the Watervliet INEW MOON 1:15*4:00 6:50 9:30**PG13 The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon the The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon tht The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon the Principal's List Jackson as he prepared for his series •Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor • •Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor < [STARTS WED 11-25 OLD DOGS will contact their winner and give a turkey The will contact their winner and give a turkey The will contact their winner and give a turkey The will contact their winner and give a turkey The Public Schools Quincy Querfurth, Kayla Sink, Jason of sold-out shows in London. , winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record, , winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record, District Calendar Walter, Macy Welche, Melina Wil- Coloma Calvin Funeral Watervliet Hartford Thursday, November 19 cox, Jooyeon Yang Law Abiding Citizen... CHRISTMAS CAROL 9:20 11:40 1:45 4.15 6:25 8:35 PG Honor Roll SOUTH & NORTH SCHOOLS - THEBOX 9:00 12:10 PG13 After family man Clyde Shelton (But- otor Sports Home Hartfon ruit Exchange. Harding's . Half Day of School - Afternoon and Lane Alsup, Luke Alsup, Laura D. ler) is failed by the court system, he NEW MOON 10:30 1:30 4:00 6:50 9:25 PG13 Evening Conferences. MIDDLE & Bailey, Corey Bohle, Tajianna Bur- concocts a series of events designed to 2012 8:40 11:45 2:50 6:30 9:35 PG13 HIGH SCHOOLS - Half Day of rell, Gabrielle Cartwright, Jason exact his revenge on the killers of his BLIND SIDE 8:50 12:00 3:00 7:00 9:45 FG13 School - Afternoon and Evening Con- Clark, Billy Coleman, Madison Culli- wife and daughter. And from inside ferences tan, Jenna Faultersack. Allison Feld- COUPLES RETREAT 3:10 6:20 8:40 PG13 ten, Mackenzie Franzel; his Jail cell, the mastermind lures the Friday, Nov. 20 PLANET 51 1 prosecutor (Foxx) who orchestrated 9:10 11:35 1:40 4:10 6:40 8:45 PG REE TURKEY . FREE TURKE' REE TURKEY FREE TURKE HALF DAY OF SCHOOL - All Adeline Grootendorst, Rayona Hart- DRAWING ENTRY' the unjust deal into his deadly plan. DRAWING ENTRY DRAWING ENTRY" DRAWING ENTRY Students and Staff. SOUTH Wilson, Michael Hazen, Tammy lame lame lame lame_ Hess, Garrett Johnson, Austin Jones, SCHOOL - Playgroup, 9:30 a.m.; iddress iddress address iddress Pioneer Day, All Second Grades. Karlye Krueger, Jessica Leahy, Dom- Community Calendar Astro Bov... 'hone # " Phone# HIGH SCHOOL - Donkey Basketball inique LeClear, Megan Lewis, Sebas- Sponsored as a community service by Phone # ^hone # , The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon the The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon the The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon tht The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon the tian Librizzi, Katrina McNew, Brean- Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Sponsored by Class of 2011, 7:00 Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill •Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor • •Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor i Boy (voiced by Highmore) is about a will contact their winner and give a turkey The will contact their winner and give a turkey The p.m. na Melrose, Brandon Moore; will contact their winner and give a turkey The will contact their winner and give a turkey The young robot with incredible powers Send Community Calendar listings to: Tri-City Record, .winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record, , winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record, Monday, Nov. 23 Emily Morris, Chase Moxley, John created by a brilliant scientist (voiced Box 7, Watervliet, Ml 49098; Fax to (269) 463-8329; HIGH SCHOOL - Winter Sport Muenger, Garrison Muth, Connor .ifestyle Chiropractic] Edgewater Bank Don Young Ins. John's Glass by Cage) in the image of the son he or E-mail to [email protected] Parent Meeting, 7:00 p.m., WHS Myers, Benjamin Olsen, Ryan Parri- has lost. Unable to fulfill the grieving Watervliet Gymnasium. gin, Vaughan Radde, Auston Rush- Listings must be renewed weekly; the listings deadline Coloma i, Watervliet Coloma .i man's expectations, our hero embarks Tuesday, Nov. 24 ing, Madisen Rye, Esmeralda Santos, for next week's newspaper is 12:00 noon on Monday. on a journey in search of acceptance, MIDDLE SCHOOL - Boys Basket- Tyler Sawyer, Brittany Schroeder, experiencing betrayal and a nether- ball at Lawrence, 5:00/6:15 p.m. Tori Scott, Krystal Sobralski; Through Tuesday, November 24, "NORTH BERRIEN FOOD DRIVE." world of robot gladiators, before he Wednesday, Nov. 25 Clayton Stakley, Antonio Tavolacci, Needed are macaroni & cheese, peanut butter, soup & canned meat. Drop- retums to save Metro City and recon- HALF DAY OF SCHOOL - All Edgar Vargas, Devon Watkins, Devin off locations in Coloma are at Harding's, Hagar Township Hafr/Rite Aid, : : Williams, Jaden Wurn,^-rJacklyn cile with the father who had rejected Edgewater Bank, Chemical Bank, and NorthHistorical Museum. If REETURKEY , nmTJri. Vn, ,/FREE TURKEV"'." REE TURKEY FREE TURKE" Students and Staff. 11 .rn > OK I. Zvonar. him. you would like to donate a ham, please call Kandy at (269) 208-6571. DRAWING ENTRY DRAWING ENTRY DRAWING ENTR DRAWING ENTRY 1 Through November 28, "LEAF PICKUP FOR COLOMA CHARTER lame lame lame lame Subscribe to the Tri-City Record; The Stepfather... TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS." Have leaves at the road's edge, free of sticks iddress iddress address „ address Michael Harding (Badgley) retums and debris. Questions? Call the Township Hall, 468-7212. 'hone # , Phone # ^one # Phone # from military school to find his moth- Every' Sunday, 8:00 a.m.-noon, "BREAKFAST SERVED AT COLOMA The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon the The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon the The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon the The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon the see Page 4 for details! •Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor - er (Ward) living with her new boy- ROD & GUN CLUB," Angling Road. Open to the public. Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor • •Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor will contact their winner and give a turkey The will contact their winner and give a turkey The will contact their winner and give a turkey The will contact their winner and give a turkey The friend, David (Walsh). As the two men Thursday, November 19, 12:30-3:00 p.m. & 5:30-8:00 p.m., "PARENT- , winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record, , winner names will be printed in the Tri-City Record winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record, get to know each other, Michael TEACHER CONFERENCES AT WATERVLIET HIGH SCHOOL." Sign-in sheets will be posed outside each classroom; first-come, first-served Easy Street Inn ^Brookfield Chrysler, Chicken Coop Focus on becomes suspicious of the man in his BTCU mother's life. basis. Call 463-4221, extension 341, for more details. Thursday, November 19, 5:30-7:00 p.m., "COLOMA PUBLIC LIB- Coloma Watervliet i. Watervliet Coloma Fitness RARY BOOK CLUB." Call 468-3431 for more information or stop in to \S. By Ann DeHaven pick up a copy of "Dewey: The Small Town Library Cat Who Touched the World" by Vicki Myron. The next meetings will be held on December 3 & 17; plus Jan. 7, 2010, because of the holiday season. The library will be Wii SHO* On I u ji Pipestoic celebfilianrmenu cam Fall into fitness closed on Thanksgiving Day. ^ 'M?'>' L).:.' Oufit TK Uf.'i RoMff Api REE TURKEY : FREE TURKE' Friday, November 20, 7:00 p.m., "BUCKEYE DONKEY BASKET- FREE TURKE' REE TURKEY QLp MOVIES PRESENTED WITH DRAWING ENTRY DRAWING ENTRY DRAWING ENTRY" DRAWING ENTRY Fall is a great time to get started on a fitness program! If BALL" at Watervliet High School gymnasium. Pre-sale tickets are $6 and CINLMA OLP DIGITAL CINEMA lame lame lame lame_ you have children, they are back in school and back into a •|.« . TECHNOLOGY may be purchased at the WHS Office, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday through iddress iddress iddress address routine which helps to free up time for everyone in the fam- Valid: Friday 11/20 to Friday. Children 4 & under are free. Kids 12 & under will get free donkey rides during the intermission. Proceeds go to the Class of 2011. 'hone # , Phone # 'hone # , Phone # The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon the ily. 1 don't know about you, but it seems I get more done Thursday. 11/24 The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon the The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon the The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon the Saturday, November 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m., "SATURDAY NIGHT COM- •Monday before Thanksgiving. Each drawing sponsor when 1 have more things to schedule into my day because I Holiday Refill able Popcorn Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor. •Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor • MUNITY HYMN SING" at Plymouth Congregational Church, 123 First will contact their winner and give a turkey The will contact their winner and give a turkey The will contact their winner and give a turkey The will contact their winner and give a turkey The .winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record, actually have to keep moving through my scheduled activ- Puckete are here! Street, Watervliet. Sing will be followed by an Ice Cream Social; all are wel- winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record, , winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record "Planet 51 (PG) ities in order to get to everything. If I have a day where I come to participate. Watervliet Waffle Phillipi Grocery don't have anything to do, it seems 1 get nothing done and 12:30.1:30.2:45. 3:50, 5:15, Saturday & Sunday, November 21 & 22, all day, "NATURE BOOK ^Tri-County Computer Eco-Logical Cleaners before 1 know it the day is over. 6:20, 8:40 SALE" at Sarett Nature Center, Benton Harbor. Gently used nature books, [ouse of American Watervliet Watervliet Coloma "Blind Side (PG13) field guides, informational books & children's books will be available. With fall comes a change in the weather, which moves more 12:40. 3:25.4:30. 6:30, 7:40, 9:20 Monday, November 23, 7:00 p.m., "WATERVLIET HIGH SCHOOL WINTER PARENT/ATHLETE MEETING" in the WHS gymnasium fitness activities indoors. If you are used to walking or jog- "New Moon (PG13) All athletes planning to participate in winter sports at WHS and their parents ging outdoors, start thinking now of how you are going to 1:00. 3:00.4:00. 5:00.6:00. 7:00, are encouraged to attend. be able to continue exercising once the bad weather hits. If 8:00. 9:00,10:00 : : Friday, November 27, 10:30 a.m., "MOVIES AT HARTFORD PUBLIC REE TURKEY , FREE TURKE' REE TURKEY FREE TURKE" you are usually active during the summer with yard work "2012 (PG13) LIBRARY," "Polar Express" at 10:30 a.m.; "The Santa Claus" at 1:00 p.m.; DRAWING ENTRY" DRAWING ENTRY DRAWING ENTRY" DRAWING ENTRY and gardening, decide now what type of activity you are 12:15.1:15. 3:45. 4:45. 7:30. and Disney's "Up" at 3:30 p.m. Free refreshments; bring a pillow & blanket. lame lame lame lame going to take up to be able to keep that same activity level 8:30. 9:45 Movies/snacks provided each day during Christmas break from school. iddress iddress iddress iddress Saturday, November 28, 2:00 p.m., "MEET THE ADMIRALS" ABA up. Most people tend to gain weight over the winter, and 1 "A Christmas Carol 3D (PG) •hone # Phone # •hone # _ ___ Phone # pro basketball expansion team, plus a two-quarter exhibition game, with per- The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon tK„ The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon the The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon the The free drawing entry deadline is 12 noon the think it is due to a combination of overeating during the (Premium 3D Prices Apply) •Monday before Thanksgiving. Each drawing sponsor formances by the Detroit Pistons Drumline, Lady Admirals Dance and Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor. •Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor Monday before Thanksgiving Each drawing sponsor < » will contact their winner and give a turkey The will contact their winner and give a turkey The will contact their winner and give a turkey The will contact their winner and give a turkey The holidays and a lack of exercise because you are stuck inside. 1:45.2:15.4:15.6:45. 9:15 Cheer Squad, team mascot, and Class "A" State Champion Lady Tigers of , winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record winner names will be printed in the Tn-City-Record, winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record winner names will be printed in the Tn-City Record, It all comes back to the same old formula - if you want to A Christmas Carol 2D (PG) Benton Harbor. This event is FREE and will be held in the St. Joseph High lose weight, you have to eat less and exercise more! As you 2:30.4:50. 7:15 School gymnasium. Questions? Call (269) 208-3397. 4 Seasons Spa & Pool ^ Baroda Tire 3 Ruff Cuts Board of Trade age, you may find that you have to follow this formula just The Fourth Kind (PG13) Wednesday, December 2, 6:30 p.m., "WATERVLIET RECREATION Coloma Coloma Coloma Watervliet i to maintain your current weight. 2:40. 5:00. 9:50 COUNCIL MEETING" at Watervliet VFW Post #6803, Red Arrow Hwy. Saturday, December 5, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., "FIRST ANNUAL #The Box-35mm (PG13) No matter what the season, fitness should always be a pri- CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AND LUNCHEON" sponsored by Keeler 8:15 General Baptist Church Ladies Aid, in the gymnasium at the back of the ori tv! ' Men Who Stare At Goats (R) church. Lunch, crafts & baked goods will be available for purchase. 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1 \ __ 12 Tri-Citv Rccord November 79. 20(19 STATE OF cial Mortgage, Inc. The Defendants 21, 2009, Regular Meeting; Trea- in the action are Kashima, L.L.C. and November 19, 2009 Tri-City Record 13 ubhc Notices an MICHIGAN IN THE surer's Report; payment of bills; Fire Mayur Patel. The action involves Charges Ordinance; Fire Ordinance 320. Armchair Quarterbacks pick this weekend's game winners! breach of contract and breach of Fee Schedule; Parks and Recreation Nancy takes lead in Armchair QB race WANT ADS Andrea Frtalich, Stevensville, Ml: CIRCUIT COURT guaranty. The Defendants must ans- Plan update costs; School Non- For sale, for rent, help wanted, Unit 264. FOR THE COUNTY There were some big surprises this week with several changes in positions. wer or take other action by February Homestead millage split. lost & found, work wanted, Kenneth Hawkins, .IUR. St. Joseph. The biggest is the fact that we have a new leader, while there were also sever- 5,2010. Defendants failure to answer Correspondence: al other moves that were made. personal announcements, Ml; Unit 363. OF BERRIEN thank-you notes, etc. or take other action will result in an Reports: Police; Medic 1; Paw Paw James Long, Benton Harbor, Ml: WACHOVIA COMMERCIAL Nancy Huffman is our new leader as she went a perfect 12-0 to post the best order for default and default Judg- Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant; $12.00 per ad of 25 words. Unit 221. MORTGAGE, INC., f/k/a weekly record. She has been hanging in there and this week paid off for her. wiS ment to be entered against each of the Fire Board; Planning Commission; She now has a slim one-game lead over her nearest competitor but, as she Add IGd a word over 25 words. Marshetta Meridy, Benton Harbor, The Money Store Commercial Defendants. Joint Paw Paw Lake Committee; showed, that could change very quickly. But she can now savor looking down & Repeat same ad for $2 less. Ml; Unit 395. Mortgage, Inc. Add $2 to border want ad. Hon. John E. Dewane Shared Services Committee. from the top at the rest of the pack for at least a week. Marquita Taylor, Greenwood, MS; Plaintiff Add $2 for tear sheet. District Court Judge Old Business: Sewer break update; Second place now belongs to Mark Bolin as he went 8-4 this week and is now Unit 365. Case No. 09-0354-CK-D Dated: November 12, 2009 Rental Ordinance Fee Schedule; a game behind Nancy. Ad must bo paid in advance Pamela Ward. Benton Harbor, MI; v AD PLACEMENT DEADLINE (11-19-09-ICR) SR2S update; 2010 road.projects; fall John Demis moves up two spots to third place this week with an 11-1 record. Nancy Huffman Mark Bolin John Demis Chris Leach Tom Gear Jim Edwards Unit 326. KASHIMA, L.L.C. and IS NOON ON TUESDAYI cleanup. John got cheated out of the best weekly record because of the Patriots' dumb Huffman's TV Watervliet PW John's Glass Guy's Marine T-C Computer Nancy fs Furn. Brad Wiatrowski, St. Joseph, Ml: Hon. John E. Dewane PUBLIC NOTICE New Business: MTA Annual Con- call at the end of their game with the Colts last Sunday night that cost them the 94-36 93-37 86-44 86-44 85-45 79-51 Tri-City Record Unit 183. MAYUR PATEL, game. 138 N. Main St., Box 7 Defendants. ference; Planning Commission ap- Central Mich., Central Mich., Central Mich., Central Mich., Central Mich., Central Mich., Watervliet, Ml 49098 WATERVLIET Mark D. van der Laan (P55921) pointment; 2010-11 budget: Red Flag Chris Leach went a respectable 9-3 but still lost a spot to John because of his Toledo, Penn Toledo, Penn Toledo, Toledo, Penn Eastern Mich., Toledo, Penn (269) 463-6397 PUBLIC NOTICE CHARTER Policy ; Petition request. record and the fact that he beat her out with the tiebreaker to take fourth place. State, Ohio State, Ohio Michigan State, State, Ohio Penn State, Ohio State, Ohio E-mail [email protected] Christopher M. Wirth (P70174) Announcements: November meeting Tom Gear falls to fifth place this week, despite posting an 8-4 record. The real- Credit Card Payment Accepted Hartford Township Dykema Gossett PLLC TOWNSHIP State, Notre State, Notre Ohio State, State, Notre State, Notre State, Notre date; leaf pickup dates; 1-94 corridor ly strange thing about it is that all four of the games Tom lost went down to the HELP WANTED Regular Board Attorneys for Plaintiff Dame, Iowa, Dame, Iowa, Notre Dame, Dame, Iowa, Dame, Iowa, Dame, Iowa, REGULAR MEETING meeting. very end and could have had a different outcome. So you cannot just look at BARTENDER - must be organized 300 Ottawa Avenue, N.W., Suite 700 Chargers, Chargers, Iowa, Chargers, Chargers, Broncos, Chargers, Meeting Guest Comments: Frank Smith; Mar- the final results for the week without taking that into consideration. Whatever and energetic. Must have references. Grand Rapids, MI 49503 SYNOPSIS Patriots, Eagles, Patriots, Eagles, Patriots, Eagles, Patriots, Eagles, Patriots, Eagles, Patriots, Eagles, tin Teresco; Robert Morlock; Deanna the case, his Irish could be looking for a new coach after falling to Pittsburgh Apply in person Tuesda>. 2-4 p.m. November 12. 2009 Phone: (616) 776-7500 Lions Lions Lions Lions Browns Browns October 19, 2009 Heminger. last weekend. It will be interesting to see if the powers that be in South Bend 20 W. Main St., Hartford. No calls. Fax:(616)776-7573 Total Pts. 47 Total Pts. 36 Total Pts. 50 Total Pts. 28 Total Pts. 48 Total Pts. 49 Proposed Minutes Call to order: 7:00 p.m. Adiournment end up paying his buyout of about $ 18 million to get rid of him. (11-19-09- FCR) ORDER ON PLAINTIFF'S MO- Superv isor Sefcik called the Regular TION FOR SERVICE BY PUBLI- Present: Hutchins, Bambrick, Scheid, Respectfully submitted, Jim Edwards stays in sixth place this week, as he also went 8-4 for the week. Kinzler, Wallace, Stepich, Matthews. Patricia Bambrick, Clerk Jim is now six games behind Tom who is his closest link outside the cellar. Jim This week's picks... Minnesota at Iowa Cleveland Browns at FOR RENT Meeting of the Hartford Township CATION Approved: Minutes of the September (11-19-09-TCR) has to see some big performances or he may be doomed to that sixth spot. Central Mich, at Ball State San Diego Chargers at Detroit Lions ONE-BEDROOM...apartments and Board to order at 7:30 p.m. at the The Court, having read Plaintiff's This week there are more good match-ups once again with our prognosticators Eastern Mich, at Toledo Denver Broncos sleeping rooms. DaiK, weekly, Hartford Township Hall. Motion for Service By Publication il picking the winners. With a tight race toward the top, it should make for some Penn State at Michigan State NY Jets at New England Patriots The tiebreaker for positions will be monlhK - everything furnished; call Members present: Supervisor Sefcik, pursuant to MCR 2.106; and the interesting results. We also get to see the best of the worst with the Browns Ohio State at Michigan Philadelphia Eagles the total points of the tV: leave a message: (260) 021-3020. Clerk Sweet, Treasurer Wilmoth and Court being fully advised therein, i coming to Detroit for Thanksgiving. Connecticut at Notre Dame MO 10 : ). n 5. n 1:. n 19.11 zmiq-TCRI trustees Dowd tV: McLellan. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that at Chicago Bears Lions-Browns game. Joan Walker from the Al-Van Hu- Plaintiff's Motion for Service By '7%e Siaotyieici Scfye FOR RENT zling as it doesn't seem to be able to team player and the chemistry has mane Society gave a presentation. Publication is granted and that De- 1-BR. UNFURNISHED...Apt., Lake stop anyone, at least in the second been terrible on most of the teams he Commissioner Freestone gave an up- fendants shall be notified of the ac- My view Michigan neighborhood, in St. Jo- half. It has been rough road on the has played for after he comes on date i)n the County. tion by Plaintiff publishing a copy of WWW.BROOKFIELDDODGE.COM seph. Heat, appliances, claw-foot tub defensive side of the ball with his first board. They say that the only team Public Comment opened at 7:51 p.m. the order once each week for 3 con- w/shower. hardwood floors, ceiling defensive coordinator leaving after that may be interested is the New York and closed at 7:51 p.m. secutive weeks in a newspaper in from the fans, historic building. Call (260) just one season and then having NFL Knicks, who are struggling with a 1-6 Sheriff's report placed on file. Berrien County. 083-1175. H GET IT TODAY! veteran Greg Robinson come in like record at this point and with no turn- Moved by Dowd, supported by The action is in the Circuit Court for (11-12. 11-19-09- ICR) he did this year. around in sight. McLellan, to approve the minutes of the County of Berrien. The Plaintiff 463-5656 Press Box Next year should really tell the tale. However, his biggest problem might the October 8, 2009, Regular Board in the action is Wachovia Commer- * SALES - SERVICE * PARTS ^ MISSINCi A D()(i? By Mike Leith, Sports writer If there is not significant improvement be that he can't accept the fact he will Meeting. Motion carried. SOLID BLACK LAB...mix found at that time, then we could see some- only play a supporting role off the Moved by Dowd, supported by Wil- We will have a lull in local sports on North County Line Road, Friend- Coaching changes thing happen. A lot has to do with the bench for any team in the NBA that moth, to approve the Budget Amend- over the next week or so, as the local ly. possibly around 4 y ears old. Call new Athletic Director who will be would be willing to sign him. Until he ment Recommendations (attached). high schools switch seasons. coming in college ranks 463-3540. picked within the next year to replace does, don't look for his situation to Motion carried. Girls basketball in the Tri-City Area It looks like it will only be a matter of (11-19-09- I C R I the retiring Bill Martin. change. Moved by Wilmoth, supported by will get under way around the first time before the coaching carousel be- There are basically two factions at FOR LEASE McLellan, to pay bills and payroll in Web Site Design week of December and the boys short- gins in college football, and we prob- Michigan right now, with one being 3-BEDROOM HOME...on acreage. the amount of $22,114.72. Motion ly thereafter. ably won't have to look too far to see Donkey Basketball & the old guard that has never accepted carried. Wrestling will also start at about the one of the most anticipated departures. Recently renovated 3-bedroom home Rodriguez and would like to see him Zoning Administrator's report placed same time, so there will be plenty I think they are just waiting for the coming to WHS in Hartford Twp. House is on large Internet Consulting gone yesterday. The other faction recon file. under way shortly. season to end in South Bend before piece of land in country. 1 ully- ognizes they needed change in the Old Business: Liquor Fund has been The next few weeks we will just have they pull the plug on the Charlie Weiss November 20 COLOMA'S LINDSEY HAUCH equipped kitchen, central air. washer Michigan football program and has transferred to the Van Buren County Einternet Design to enjoy the college and professional era at Notre Dame He is 6-4 with two SIGNS HER LETTER OF INTENT and dryer furnished. 1-stall garage. given Rodriguez a chance and hopes On Friday, November 20, at 7:00 p.m. Sheriff's Department and they will sports while we wait for the locals to games to go, with this week's game ...to play volleyball at Valparaiso Great views. Will negotiate lease [email protected] he will succeed. in the Watervliet High School gymna- length: outdoor pets will be consid- begin the responsibilities associated begin. Plus, the Lions even have a against Connecticut and the season University next fall. The signing The retiring Bill Martin is a Rodri- sium, Buckeye Donkey Basketball with that: Work has been completed chance to beat someone that is possi- finale against Stanford. He may win took place last week in Coloma Ath- ered. S550 month. Call (260) 621- www.einternetdesign.com guez supporter, as he hired him. retums to WHS! Come and see your 6048. on the shop building. Moved by bly worse than they are in the Cleve- this week against Connecticut but I letic Director Ken Schmaltz's office, However, depending on who gets that hometown celebrities, school admin- (11 -19-09- I C R) Dowd. supported by Sweet, to ap- land Browns. don't see him beating Stanford next with family and friends in atten- 932-1008 ext200 Athletic Director's job, it could be a istration, and favorite teachers, coach- prove Resolution 09-02 to appoint Also look for end-of-season honors week, as the Cardinals team is pretty dance. Lindsey is a four-year letter- whole different story next year, partic- es and students compete. for the various fall sports over the next tough this season for coach Jim Har- winner and has all-conference, all- LIEN SALE Ordinance Enforcement -.Officer. J}( S'lJ' If ularly if they have a bad season. Pre-sale tickets are $6 each and are Ayes: Dowd, Wilmoth,.. Sefcik, few weeks as they have their banquets baugh. available at the High School office, district, all-regional and an all-state THE FOLLOWING UNITS - ha\e >11/. Before the season, it was widely re- Allen Iverson honorable mention to her credit been taken under possession b\ McLellan, Sweet. Nays: n/a. Mo- and the results come in. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday through •ft • while on the Comet Comets volley- Sparkle U-Stor-lt for lack of pay- tion carried. ported that Weis needed a 10-2 record must face reality Friday, or by contacting any member with a BCS Bowl bid to save his job ball squad. ment. These units will be auctioned New business: Draft of the Peddlers With the NBA season under way, a of the Class of 2011. Admission is free and Miscellaneous Occupations Or- *t.*cx.tsSK but that certainly hasn't happened. (Mike Leith photo) on December 0 if the Tenant fails to mim familiar player is making noise once for children 4 and under. What is really unbelievable is the fact claim unit. dinance distributed; Gridley Subdivi- again; Allen Iverson's latest stint with Tickets will also be available at the that they will have to pay him about Keep up with all the local Linda Alexander, Benton Harbor, sion request (special assessment) dis- Pit Stop an NBA team has ended negatively, door for $8 each. cussed; Supervisor Sefcik will be $18 million to go away. That came sports news! Subscribe to Ml; Unit 262. By Mike Leith with him leaving the team after just a Free donkey rides for kids 12 and contacting Chemical Bank for an about a few years ago when they got Viola Allison, Benton Harbor. Ml: couple of weeks. the TVi-City Record; Investment presentation. giddy in South Bend and signed him Unit 71. Iverson signed a one-year $3.1 mil- see Page 4 for details! Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. to a ridiculous contract without really CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Law ana Anderson, Benton Harbor. Johnson gets lion deal with the Memphis Grizzlies Respectfully submitted, thinking about what they were doing. Ml: Unit 104. this season, only to see his playing Julie Sweet, Clerk Now they will waste millions of dol- Paul Fisher. Stevensville, Ml: Unit back into the time reduced to a backup role that he (11-19-09-TCR) lars that could be spent on other aca- could not accept. groove at Phoenix demic things. It doesn't matter that He left the team, due to "personal rea- StodtyeM Sdyc the have the Jimmie Johnson got back into the y money; it still makes sons" earlier in the week, and has now Medical & Dental Services t em 00 rett winning spirit last weekend at Phoe- ^ ' ^ P y stupid. been released from his contract. He Please call on us for professional care nix as he won the Checker O'Reilly The major names that have been said that he doesn't see himself com- WWW.BROOKFIELDDODGE.COM Auto Parts 500 after a disastrous week thrown around to replace him include ing off of the bench and still feels that at Texas the week before. Cincinnati's Brian Kelly and former he can start for some NBA team. ALL-DENTURE Johnson led 238 laps Sunday to win coach John Gruden. Don't look for many general man- for the fourth time in the last five races Gruden may be out of the running GET IT TODAY! Dr. Bob Hiddema agers to stumble as they run to sign yxuitt e ore at Phoenix. It was his seventh victory ^ f search even starts, as he just him. He has pretty much worn out his 463-5656 s ne£ an Same Day Denture Repairs &. 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Westnedgc, Portage ^55 Broadway, South Haven Johnson also saw his points lead over ty- www.all-deiiture.com teammate Mark Martin grow back to êlly may be another story as he has 108 points after seeing it shrink after been successful wherever he has been C Utet wireless last week's crash. He went into that an^ Just missed out on the job at auttiortnd ag«ril CHIROPRACTIC race with a comfortable 184-point Michigan State behind Mark Dantonio a evv WHY SUFFER? Most emergencies seen lead before wrecking on the third lap ^ years back. He is Catholic so he NETWORK ma an 0 er om them very Where the Highways Meet.. In Watervliet same or the next day! to see 111 of those points disappear, so y ^ ^" Better TV for all. he isn't taking anything for granted. interesting and hard to resist. He or 104 N Main Street Dr. Andv Dellaven Gruden would be a solid pick for happiest Once he starts this week's race, team- Lifestyle C hiropractic mate Jeff Gordon will be eliminated them. from the competition, leaving just 1 read some other stories about the Computer Problems ? 7652 Red Arrow Hwy. Martin who could catch him and win possibility that Urban Meyer might Watervliet the Chase. Everyone else was elimi- leave FIoi^ to come to South Bend, Let us fix them and never leave the house (or office)! nated last this week with Johnson's ' think that may happen when pigs fly.

(269) 463-4100 wjn Who in their right mind would leave a Hendrick drivers occupy the first dutiful climate and one of the best Now offering "Remote Desktop Support" three spots in the Chase so it is good col,ege P^ams m the country to for the owner, regardless. come t0 the co,d and snovv of South No need to disconnect your system and bring it to our office. Just "Great dental care Martin finished a respectable fourth ^ent, because ot the status ot coach- n at sit down, click your mouse a few times and let us go to work re- is just minutes away1' but it was not the showing he needed ' 8 Notre Dame? Meyer is wor- to move closer to the championship shipped down there in Gainesville and solving your problem. that has eluded him his entire 'las ^ niade. Stuart W. Boekeloo, D.D.S., P.C. NASCAR career. He is the obvious Some say ^t Rich Rodriguez is in No need to bring your system in and then try to figure out where Wedding invitations, thank yous, party favors, gifts, sentimental favorite this year and will troub,e at Michigan, but my sources is now likely finish second in the final stand- say that he's pretty much safe through all those wires go when you get it back home. No down-time, accepting new patients decorations, napkins, tablecloths, guest books, ings for a fifth time. next year Let qualify that by add- JefT Burton finished second and was ing lhat his status could change rather your system is always available to engraved glasses, and serving ware at the followed by Denny Hamlin, Martin, M"ickly if any major violations are you. You get to watch what we do. Introductory Price (269)429-6101 f and pole-starter Martin Truex Jr. Kurt found by the NCAA in its current Busch, the winner last week at Texas, Probe of the football program. If $70 QQ 2525 S. Cleveland Ave. Tri-City Record finished sixth. Clint Bowyer was sev- something bad happens there, all bets are an( Call us today 269-463-4963 Require* b- jadban* d access Si. Joseph, Michigan, 49085 enth and was followed by Juan Pablo l he is gone. $79 99 i» ft* ihe firn JO mutuics any addmonal nmc will be 138 IS. Main St., Watervliet 463-6397 Montoya, Gordon, and David Reuti- bas done well with the offense at cbaritcd *1 a t««of SI 99 per minute mann Michigan but the defense is still puz-

\ 14 Tri-City Record November 19, 2009 day, November 23. at 7:00 p.m. in the n-c ity Area Outdoor News Sarett November 19, 2009 Tri-City Record 15 PRESS BOX High School gymnasium. Team guide- lines and expectations, handbooks, Nature Center CONTINUED FROM PAGE /.? insurance information, and other im- Hunting & under will be available during inter- portant information and forms will be Paw Paw Lake happenings mission. handed out. Fishing Reports Come and enjoy a great night of en- By Angie Stair tertainment! Paw Paw Lake Almanac 621-4329 [email protected] All proceeds go to the Class of 2011 By Delavan Sipes for prom and graduation expenses. AYSO Region 613 As sportsmen turn their attention to hours of operation, go online at the & hunting, there will be fewer reports, at DNR Website: www.michitzan.gov PAW PAW LAKE - STUFF road would even accept Ellinee trade Fall 2009 & least until ice fishing season starts. /dnrhuntin^ 3) tokens for fare. Z YOU DON'T KNOW Pier anglers are taking Steelhead and Coloma graduate Compiled by Annette Christie "Progress" dictated what went into Ellinee Betz Hinton is a real person. American tree sparrows have been Whitefish in St. Joe and South Haven, U-IO Girls the store. The "Box Ball" alleys The delayed com harvest could im- The name Ellinee was from her spotted at the feeders. The sparrow Pyle's Porthole reports. A few boats wins athletic changed to bowling alleys when pact deer harvest this year. As of The Hurricanes beat the Thunderbolts grandmother's maiden name, Lund- sports a rusty-capped head and a large have gone out to 150 feet and caught November 8, only 16% of the field during an October 17 game. Olivia bowling became popular. Ernie added berg, and her grandfather's name, central breast spot. It also has a two- Steelhead and Salmon. The DNR re- training a dance floor when he felt a need for com crop had been harvested state- Ziemer was the top goal scorer for the Erickson. By using the first letter of PERFECT PANTHERS...The Watervliet Middle School eighth-grade football team finished the season with a tone bill and dark legs. ports that pier fishermen seem to see wide. It is farther behind schedule this Hurricanes with three, followed by each, you have L V E. it and a bar after Prohibition ended. scholarship perfect record of 6-0, outscoring their opponents 276-22. The Panthers' athleticism and sportsmanship shined Pine Siskins, also visitors from the the most success when using a single fall than at any time in the last 20 Alexis Montiel with two and Monser The tower was added to Ellinee in the through all year! On the 2009 team roster were Justin Duck, Conner Gohr, T.J. Hoffman. Ryan Johnson, Austin Ernie Erickson came to Michigan North, made a brief appearance and egg- years. Jaime Hall, a 2004 graduate of Requeues with one. Victoria Smith '30s. . .. , . . ^ ^°c,,'Mlch®e, Mul,en'Ty|er Mund^ Jordan Pitre, Dakota Porter, R.J. Rudel, Dago Sanchez, Justin Sehmal- from Chicago as a young boy to camp may be back. They resemble gold- Fishin' Hole #2 reports some action Coloma High School, has won the Bill r At the bottom of the stairs leading to Normally, 80% of the com harvest A klu a 6 8 . J" the Thun" J®11*1, DevenSchultz»Ty,erSchwcrdt»Michaelstrunk, Taylor Thomas, Javauntae Thomas, Brock Thumm, Bob- at Little Paw Paw Lake. He didn't finches, with which they often flock, on Lake of the Woods. Bluegill and Ferrell Scholarship the tower, a sign invited visitors to has occurred by November 15; but derbolts. Assisting and playing great by VanSandt, Francisco Velasquez, Ben Weber and coaches Bill Tiefenbach and Will Spauldinc. know for weeks that there was a Big Perch seem to be biting. On Big Paw but have a more slender and pointy because of the high moisture content, in athletic training, {I\r f 1 .. ... I J • H "Feed the Eagle." Newcomers, at the defense for the Hurricanes were Lvnd- Paw Paw Lake. By the early 1900s, bill. Paw Lake, the Walleye, Perch and the University of Ar- (Contribut ed photo) urging of old-timers purchased food some farmers do not intend to harvest sey Amy, Mackenzie Dietz, Erika goal- U-I4 Co-Ed he was coming to Paw Paw Lake reg- The West Marsh remains flooded (a Crappie are giving the anglers some kansas announced Alex Jiminez, Karlye Krueger, and to take up to what proved to be a until after firearm season begins. This Gunn, Kristal Jimenez, Gracie Smith, ularly. dramatic view from the Treetop Trail action. Brown Trout and Steelhead are recently. U-12 Boys The Coloma Fire finished up the sea- Vaughan Radde. STUFFED eagle. may mean that hunters in Southern Jada Taylor, Kendall Ziemer, and Seeing an opportunity for a business viewing platform) but the trails are being taken at Watervliet with Orange Hall earned her un- In the Raiders' game against St. Joe. son in a winning way. On October 10, The first eagle was stolen, but its re- Michigan, where there is com produc- Alyssa Hobson. Playing some great venture, he purchased the property at passable. Nepps and Artie Spinners. dergraduate degree on October 13, it was Tyler Sherrill the Fire faced South Haven, ending placement remained in the tower until tion, can expect to see fewer deer. soccer for the Thunderbolts were Jes- Admirals hold the comer of Paw Paw Lake Road Nature book sale in communications with two goals and Cameron Bourlier the game with a 12-0 Fire win. Scor- it was tom down in 1970. sica Beukelman, Ashlee Blakeman, and Lakewood Point Road; and in The Department of Natural Resources with one goal. Although St. Joe won, ing for the Fire were Natalie Polaskey, Source: Glimpses of the Past; pub- November 21 & 22 WATERVLIET ROD & GUN from Spring Arbor University in Mikala Clay, Sydney Ellison, Heather free exhibition 1908, with the help of his father, put (DNR) would like to give the hunters there was some outstanding soccer Klariza Perez, Danny Aviles and lished by North Berrien Historical Sarett Nature Center is holding a The next Concealed Pistol License Michigan. She is the daughter of Mike Frank, Grace Gagliardo, Audrey up a building to start his business. His a couple of reminders. played by Thaddieuss Arnold, Paul Lindy Gaipa each w ith two goals; and Society 1992. nature book sale all day Saturday and Class is set for December 3 and and Janice Cade of Coloma and is Meader, and Madalyn Hutchins. game on family called it "Ernie's Peanut As firearms deer season opened state- Chappell, Jared Evans-Alexander, Ry- Conor Dowd. Marissa Galvan, Mary Sunday, November 21-22. Gently December 5. married to Ben Hall. She is majoring At their September 12 match-up, it Stand." Business was not great at delavan 1122@comcast. net wide Sunday, a reminder to hunters is an Foster. Fabian Gonzalez, Patrick Gelder and Matt Gunt/. each with one used nature books, field guides, infor- Registration is Tuesday, Dec. 1, from in kinesiology in the athletic training was Olivia Ziemer with three goals Thanksgiving first, but eventually it became quite a that the department will be operating Guntz, Gregory Olsen, Hunter Radde, goal. mational books, and children's books 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. graduate education program based in and Alexis Montiel and Lyndsey Amy social center. Next Week: More about stuff... fewer deer check stations this year due Bernardo Sanchez, Humberto San- On October 20, the Fire beat Lake- will be available. Anyone interested in this class MUST the College of Education and Health each w ith one goal for the Hurricanes. To the old-timers on Paw Paw Lake, to budget reductions. Nonetheless, the chez, Nathan Tallman and Samuel shore in a close match-up of 3-2. It weekend call Dick Moeckel at (269) 468-3837 Professions at the University of Ark- Madalyn Hutchins scored two goals Tavolacci the name Ellinee means a building, OH! NO! "My faculties are decaying DNR would like to check as many ansas in Fayetteville. was Matt Guntz, Lindy Gaipa, and The new ABA .professiona l basketball to be put on the class list. for the Thunderbolts, as did Victoria amusement park, grocery store, dance now and soon 1 shall be so that I can- deer as possible this season to contin- On October 24, the Raiders claimed Marissa Galvan each scoring one goal expansion team, the Lake Michigan Keep up with the local The November 15 Trap Shoot was The Razorback A Club - a group of Smith. not remember any but the things that the victor) against South Haven with for the Fire. Admirals, will be making its debut in place, restaurant and a fun place to ue monitoring the herd's health. former athletes and lettermen - outdoor news, subscribe been cancelled, due to deer season On October 3, the teams ended in a 1- St never happened. It is sad to go to In the Tri-City Area, there are three a 7-0 score. The scoring was spread On a cold, w indy and rainy Saturday, - Joseph, on Saturday, November meet friends take family. worked together to endow a scholar- opening. There will be one on Mon- 1 tie with Monser Riquenes scoring at Ellinee Betz Hinton is the grand- pieces like this, but we all have to do to the Tri-City Record. deer check stations. out amongst the following: Tyler the last game would be a good game —00 p.m. with a free communi- day, November 23, at 6:30 p.m. ship fund in memory of Ferrell. a for the Hurricanes and Victoria Smith In Allegan County, the Plainwell Op- Sherrill with two goals and single for the Fire with a 10-0 victory over ty celebration titled "Meet the Ad- daughter of Ernie Erickson who it." Mark Twain See Page 4 for details... longtime athletic trainer and head scoring for the Thunderbolts. owned and ran the establishment just erations Service Center will be open goals for Samuel Tavolacci, Nathaniel South Haven. Scoring for the Fire mirals." COLOMA ROD & GUN CLUB baseball coach at the university. U-10 Boys described. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday Tallman, Bernardo Sanchez, Patrick were Lindy Gaipa and Matt Guntz The event, to be held in the basketball Coloma Rod & Gun Club will be Hall is currently working as a student through Friday. On November 21 and The Tornadoes met up with the Guntz and Fabian Gonzalez. gymnasium in St. Joseph High The Ellinee was a cross between a trainer with the Arkansas Razorbacks each w ith a pair of goals; and Natalie holding a Children's Christmas Party Flames on October 17 for some great country store and country club. 22, it will be open from noon to 4:00 football team. U-12 Girls Polaskey, Taylor Krieger, Mar> Gel- School, w ill feature the Admirals in an in the clubhouse on Angling Road on soccer action. The game ended in a People met there in the evenings with p.m. In an October 10 match-up between der—•, Marissa Galvan, Conor Dowd, exciting«r black —an d cgol d two-quarteIVrI Saturday, December 5, from 5:00 p.m. an their children to become acquainted StaatytebC Sdqe In Cass County, Crane Pond State win tor the Tornadoes. It was Noel the Stars and South Haven, South ^ Nate Benham each with one goal, exhibition game with performances by to 7:00 p.m. This is for members and Sot*sr*fro\ w\i-it itKh three goals; AaroA n fCasian ' o .. . , » • i .I_ rx . •. „ .. . . or old friends from years before. Game Area in Jones, MI, is open Nov- Watervliet Haven grabbed the win with a 4-2 Assisting and defending for the Fire the Detroit Pistons Drumline, Lady is also open to the community. Santa with two goals; and single goals by At that time, no families had cars; ember 15-25 and on the 30th from score. It was Karli McClendon who were Michael Rauner, Eric Anderson, Admirals Dance and Cheer Squad, the has promised to be there; plus there Antonio Gagliardo, Eduardo Jimenez, and once they came to Paw Paw Lake WWW.BROOKFIELDDQDGE.COM 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Recreation scored both goals for the Stars. As- and Erin Churchill. antics of Admirals team mascot The will be refreshments of hot dogs and 1 they stayed all summer. The husband In Van Buren County, Wolf Lake Fish and Adiel Granados that lifted the sisting with offense and defense were On October I ), the Coloma Galaxy Admiral' and an appearance by the chili, along with all the fixings. Tornadoes over the top. Assisting for would travel on the train back and Hatchery in Mattawan, Ml, is open Council Paige Derrick, Emily Fellow, Casie met up with Dowagiac, ending their Class "A" State Champion Lady Club Secretary Tom Renner would the Tornadoes were Damen Eberhardt, forth to the city. November 16-30, from 8:00 a.m. to Gohr, Rachel Kietzerow, Olivia Kling, game in a 6-6 tie. Scoring for the Gal- Tigers from Benton Harbor. GET IT TODAY! like to remind members and commu- meeting Dec. 2 Derek Plitt, Dayton Quinn, Russell Ernie also arranged for a bus service 3:00 p.m. Alex Morales, Stephanie Scott, Ash- axy were Franco Berrara and Valentin The 90-minute event will also include 463-5656 nity alike that the Coloma Rod & Gun Smith, Matthew Kennedy, Jesus San- to Coloma when the train to town For more information on other area The next Watervliet Recreation Coun- ley Sipla, Kaitlyn Smith, Madison Casiano each with two goals and Dana master of ceremonies Al Pascholka, Club serves breakfast every Sunday chez, Tony Craft, and Dakota Huff. shut down. The Pere Marquette Rail- * SALES * SERVICE • PARTS • deer check stations and their days and cil meeting is set for Wednesday, Dec- Smith, and Emma Tavolacci. Jenkins and Aaron Lopez each with and Congressman Fred Upton will be from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Playing some great soccer for the ember 2, at 6:30 p.m. In an October 24 game between the one goal. on hand to throw the honorary jump Flames were Nick Eastman, Brandon It will be held at Waterv liet VFW Post Tornadoes and South Haven, it was In the October 22 game between the ball. Galvan, James Lucero, Matthew The Lake Michigan Admirals will 6803 on the north side of Red Arrow n • A, u 7 . the Tornadoes wh-o v.claimeu....vUd the win. Galax-y and South Haven, the Coloma rtman Zachar Ha s Ga,ax J team scored nine play 15 action-packed home games BOARD Highway, just e^l.pfê downtown^^^^r^ " ^' > > ' Scoring foi wr i thll eIV .Tornadoe l Ul luiuuts i werWC1eC KylirvVllet y o.Th e r to ' stoplight and the Watervliet Hiuh Ki n ^cawson , Rditiifti Levi, JameJameSs ConUfrnnfAy, ancTônicnnVito™;™a Perez each Withj.h.u4' ^follo0"0VVw 'inngn scoresenretdi loImr ththee Galaxyrmhw: this season at Lake Michigan Catholic Oiuo J lib: School/Middle School complex. Villnr, Tjilu ênijuijUm, Jicob Wii—jjaffirgHU HannUTWrnTPr .Aaron Lop^.-Anûco. 4icnara, and and Benton llurbor ^h Please call on us for quality products and professional services moth, Nicolas Berndt, and Adam one goal. Playing some great soccer Taylor Beukelman each with two School. Home games will featurUure area Wheeler. tor the Tornadoes this year were Marie goals; and Michaella Braamse and mascot races, musical performances, At their October 10 match-up, it was ACCOUNTING & TAXES AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS COMPUTER SERVICES Bahr, Alysha Bogargt, Cassidy Fic- Valentin Casiano each w ith one goal. dance groups, light shows, free-throw Matthew Davis with the single goal Watervliet High kett, Nicole McNew, Val Hegedus, Assisting and defending for the Gal- contests and all the unique and excit- for the Flames. Scoring for the Torna- Joseph D Immoos Alyssa Blenkenship, Breanna Bogart, axy were Katrina McNew, Laura ing entertainment needed to provide a DRAKE BUSINESS SYSTEMS Tri-County Computer Services does were Noel Soto with two goals Owner / Technician School winter Martha Casiano, and Tristen Howard. Bailey, Eric Gorzinski, Clayton Stak- tun, family-friendly experience this Monthly Accounting & Bookkeeping and single goals for Antonio Gagli- C0& ley, Sierra Borden. 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16 Tri-City Rccord November 79, 2009 Progress crunches hist or Construction blunder may mean the end of Hartford's historic Heart Theater By Lynn Attila Over the past seven years a dilTerenl would receive almost a 12% reduction in of four, consisting of commissioners Hartford City Engineer Mickey Bittner project was done each year, culminating stale shared revenue lhat will translate John Miller, Frank Dockter and Leo of Wightman & Associates brought the in a finished Main Street complete with into a $39,000 slice oul of the 2009- Latus and Manager Akinwale, to hash City Commission "up to speed" on the new turning lights, u ider turn areas, new 2010 budget. out the fine points of three ordinance "freak" construction accident lhat may infrastructure, new curbs and. of course, In addition. City Treasurer Linda Gray revisions. The new documents deal with have compromised the historic Heart m new street paving. reported the City will also experience a 1) Trash receptacles; 2) Storage trailers; Theater building so severely as to render Ever> effort is made to keep any incon- reduction in the inflation multiplier for and 3) Weed control problems. it "unfit for occupancy and a public safe- veniences to the businesses to a mini- the City's property assessment, which I he Commission agreed to pay October ty hazard" during its monthly meeting mum. will translate into lower property values bills in the amount of $225,553.17. on Monday, November 16. Unfortunately, Akinwale pointed oul. and therefore lower revenue al lax col- fhere will be only one joint workshop Bittner told a heroic tale of quick think- repair of local streets falls solely on the lection time. Both of these revelations regular meeting held for the City Com- ing and community cooperation that financial reserves of the City; there are will not only affect this year's budget for mission in the month of December. The resulted in no human injuries and the no grants available to help finance local the City, she pointed oul. but it will meeting will be held on Monday, Dec- possibility of saving a historic Tri-City street repair. The City has limited re- effect next year as well. ember 21, at 7:30 p.m. in City Hafl. Area landmark. sources. especially in today's economy, I laving no alternatives to generate addi- On Tuesday, November 10, Northern so local street repair "lends to be slow tional revenue, both Akinwale and Gra> Construction Company's subcontractor going." said the City would be looking at future was in the process of replacing the side- Mayor Ted Johnson also pointed out the cost-cutting measures such as cheaper Holiday hours at walk between the theater building and City does not "just pave the streets but health insurance for the employees. the Home Court Restaurant building on a fixes everything, including the infra- Akinwale said. "I hope to be making Watervliet the north side of Main Street. As the iseawF structure for each (street). That way we some budgetan. adjustments as we go concrete truck began to pour cement for don't have to go back and dig things up through this fiscal year to minimize the District Library the sidewalk, the basement of the theater and redo them over and over." impact on our services. There are no Please note the holiday hours for gave way and began to cave in. The DAMAGE...at the rear of the Heart The entire Commission acknowledged plans to reduce the level of sen ices pro- Watervliet District Library will be as newly compromised condition of the Theatre may mean the end of the there uere a number of local streets in vided and we hope the overall economic follows: Closing at 6:00 p.m. on basement impacted the cracks on the historic building. desperate need of repair, but the ( ity condition improves soon for the entire Wednesday, November 25; and closed wall along the east and north sides of the (Lynn Attila photo) does not have the mone\ to do them all state." building, resulting in the entire north- in what would seem like "a timely man- Commissioner Frank Dockter suggest- Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26. eastern backside of the building to total- productive use." ner." ed the Commission lake a close look "at The library will be open regular hours ly collapse. Akinwale voiced the consensus of all. the small-line items" and other areas on Friday and Saturday, November 27 City Clerk RoxAnn Rodney-lsbrecht City Manager defends "Without taxing the people with a road "where cuts can be made." He recom- and November 28. documented the entire' event with video "fixing Main Street" millage, we will do the best we can vsith mended looking al junkyards for used In December, the library will be photography. the resources we have available." parts to service the police fleet as a pos- Longtime business owner and resident closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24 "Emergency personnel arrived on the sible cost-saving effort, among other Pat Vawter sent a letter to most of the City revenue reduced again and 25; as well as Thursday, Dec. 31, site almost immediately," Bittner relat- things. Commission members, asking them to Akinwale announced he had just re- 2009. and Friday, Januarv I, 2010. ed. Other issues stop repairing Hartford's main streets, ceived notification from Governor City Manager Yemi Akinwale elaborat- relentlessly, year after year. Jennifer Granholm's Office that the Cit\ Mayor Johnson appointed a committee ed, "All of the utility companies were Co-owner of The Hair Forum, located contacted to shut off the utilities that go in the heart of downtown Hartford for into the building. Hartford Fire Depart- more than two decades, Vawter chal- ment was available in full force to assist lenged the wisdom of yearly repairing of in stabilizing and making sure every one the same streets. around the building was safe. Every- "The main streets of Hartford... have thing went well, in that there were no been tom apart and replaced endlessly injuries during the incident, and the for the past 7 years. Just because a grant damage was confined to that single is available, it does not mean we need it building." or that it is good for our businesses and Akinwale said the contractor's insur- future economic growth of our down- ance company representatives and struc- town area. City Hall has run wild gelling tural engineers had already been out to grants to repair good roads. Continual assess the damage. The owner, Glenda reconstruction has cost Main Street busi- Edwards, is living in California at this nesses their livelihood because il is so time but had also been notified of the sit- inconvenient to be in our town and cus- uation. tomer parking has been severely disrupt- Akinwale said the party responsible for ed." the restoration, or demolition and clean- Manager Akinwale explained "the truth up, of the damaged property is an issue behind what we are doing with the main to be settled between the property owner streets." and the contractor. The City is not finan- He first pointed out that when traffic is cially responsible for damage since it interrupted on 1-94 it is rerouted through happened on private property, he point- downtown Hartford... a main roadway ed out. in the City. This exlra traffic would wear "Regardless," argued Commissioner oul the main thorough-way very quickly Rod Austin, "if a child gets hurt there, if it were not maintained in a more fre- the City will be liable." quent manner. As of Monday evening, the site was "Maintaining these roads is very costly, (JIRLS CROSS COUNTRY...team members are: (front row, from the left) T. Rodriguez, B. Heffington, J. Mul- only cordoned oft' with yellow safety something the City could not afford to lauer, L. Hallgren, S. Tule, GG Tule; (back row, from the left) A. Kent, J. Jonat/Jke, R. Leblang, K. Lampherr, tape. Il was conceivable, Austin project- do on its own," he countered. E. Baumeister, M. Hunt, and coach 1). Paran. (Photo by Lee Browndorf Photography) ed, lhat a curious child would find the However, the state provides grants for easy access to the crumbling building such work and the City has taken advan- appealing and a tragedy would be immi- Congratulations to the HHS Indians Cross tage of these opportunities and has been nent. awarded several grants totaling hun- Ait.-tin's point found consensus with the Country Team; thanks for the exciting season dreds of thousands of dollars over a peri- other commissioners and it was agreed od of several years. that immediate steps would be taken to Akinwale stressed the point that the "button up the situation," making it safe You are ahmvs winners with us! City does not "redo the same road over to the public until a determination could every year." What is happening, he ex- be made on what to do with the building. plained, is each successive year is a con- Akinwale stressed, "I hope the building Sinclair graphics tinuation of the former year's project. can still be saved and eventually put to TK» pUt* for ALL youi buantu hmkIc! UHYI xigms - Bmmm - Umrimg AmenGas Otrdx - Ltutrknub - America's Propane Company Omann • f alr/i Planning issues presented to Ckrckx • t\*rmx 137 Prospect. St., Hartford Coloma Charter Two. Board m aw* • ft# W fttuftftf Armifra* HwtfftrA H S, Ml *651 1-800-424-1965 By Annette Christie before the Planning Commission, due r The Coloma Charter Township Board to wording in the Zoning Ordinance ' *' -I approved one planning issue at its that states that the landowner and the Tom Smith v.S HAIR Heaven Scent Wednesday, November II, meeting Township Board can agree to a change Tire & Tractor Salts but sent the other one back to the once the permit is issued. The Town- Rtd Arrow Hwy, \ FORUM AoAtsfeuf Ctyprt A Planning Commission. ship Board, however, felt uncomfort- Hartford Mtn^Womtn -Childrtn The Board approved a Planned Unit able approving the request without the Vphobtery OnaiMf W»lk-int Wtlcom* Development at the request of Carlos Planning Commission's review. 621-2001 463-6141 Vtortatanfto Stockwell, ow ncr of Sparkle Car Wash Trustee Cynthia Aviles made the 5 W., Main St. Hwtford COMPLETE LINE OP and Quick Lube. motion to send the request to the Plan- CAR & TRUCK TIRES 621-3968 468-7080 87$-2m Stockwell would like to add on to the ning Commission but added verbage car wash with another automatic car that if that body approved the request Hartford wash and the addition of a dog wash. then Buck could move forward with hair He also plans to add storage buildings her plans. Jimovattoiis at the rear of the property at 6964 Red The Planning Commission will be Arrow Highway. meeting on Monday, November 16. Stockwell told the Planning Commis- ^ Srstf SS sion that he plans on adding on to the In other business, the Board heard car wash early next year and for the from building owner Robert Howell 10 N. Center Street 468-8682 #^11 mini-storage units to begin in a year or regarding Ordinance No. 68 titled 621-4021 two. "Hawkers, Peddlers & Solicitors." SWIP«w Paw Lata R4,C«tomi The Planning Commission approved Howell said that the ordinance al- the request at its October 19 meeting. lowed for non-taxpayers to come in to the Township and offer products in Huffman's KFJ T OQQr The Board sent a Special Land Use direct competition with taxpayers and TV & Appliances HARDWARE Amendment back to the Planning established businesses in the Town- & Commission for review. The amend- ship. Huffman's Furniture 4 W, Main St ment was requested by Tina Buck, Howell suggested that this ordinance Proud tupport«rt of 2691 Friday Road, to increase the size allowed for unfair competition for Hartfottl School* Hartford of the oflf-site sign that she has located someone paying taxes in the Town- for more than 40 y«tnl 681-3903 on vacant property advertising her ship. business, "The Chocolate Garden." Supervisor Ken Parrigin told Howell The Special Land Use Permit was thai he would get w ith Zoning Admin- approved on August 13, 2008, by the istrator Chery l VanDrasek and look Pk RED ARROW LJki BUILDING SUPPLIES Board, which allowed the 6'x4' sign into the situation. SsS&fe that she currently has on property The Board approved bills in the CuNiQtn Wt(«r CondfttoomQ of Cotemt Building on owned by Dave Braganim. With Bra- amount of $311,373.63. ganini's approval, she was asking tor There were 11 building permits is- Better Service " an amendment lhat would allow a sued in October, with fees totaling 61005 E, Red Arrow S3.683. One of the permits was for 16 x6' sign. 70l0*td*rt)VfK*y 1004414101 Hartford 621-4180 The amendment request did not go new construction.