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TRI-CITYEst. 1882 Vol. 137 Issue #31 August RECORD 1, 2019 Seventy-five Cents Director of local food pantry named Glad-Peach Festival Parade Grand Marshal By Annette Christie food, but organizers look forward to a Glad-Peach Parade Chairwoman clothing closet, classes for budgeting Mary Ann Mosier said one name kept skills and cooking, and counseling coming up in the commu- services. nity and among the com- “We have had a very sup- mittee when the subject of portive board and a wonder- the parade Grand Marshal ful group of volunteers who selection would come and have made this happen, but so it seemed only fitting we will need more volun- that this year it should be teers to continue moving Coloma native Carole Ster- forward,” Sternaman said. naman. She is also very grateful for Sternaman who grew up in all of the companies and or- Coloma, graduated from ganizations that have as- Coloma High School and sisted. “Menasha, Gast found her path back to Manufacturing, the Masons, Coloma Schools for her teaching ca- Lions, Lionesses, Senior Center, and reer where she continued teaching ele- the grants from the Berrien Commu- STUDENTS HELPING STUDENTS… Coloma High School National Honor Society students are shown holding mentary students for 27 years until she nity Foundation and the Heart of Cook backpacks that they packed with school supplies in preparation of the “Backpacks For Good” back-to-school retired. She has been a driving force have been so helpful in raising funds event being held on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church in Watervliet. Volunteer behind what was once a food pantry and the items like toiletries and baby packers are (from the left): Front row - Maurissa LaGrow, Kimberly Spaulding, Vanessa Crisenbery; Back row helping a few to a multi-resource items that people look to us to pro- - Morgan Gruss, Madison McQuillan, Morgan Hosbein, Tyler Streu, Megan Neubecker, Marissa Sherburn, and agency that will help many. vide,” Sternaman said. Sara Glisson (NHS advisor). When Sternaman took over as director With pride, she notes that they have set of the food pantry at the Coloma up the parameters to focus on North United Methodist Church 10 years ago, Berrien residents and their needs. Berrien Community Foundation announces she said then that she had a vision for This past week, Sternaman was able to it to be something bigger. She put out do the thing she loves the most, she had Coloma Watervliet Area Back-to-School events feelers to other area churches to see all her children and grandchildren Help is on the way for students and nated school supplies that will be given make back-to-school a little easier for about working together to help feed home in Coloma for a visit. “This is teachers! A school supply drive for directly to the teachers at Coloma, Wa- our teachers.” those in the North Berrien area and one of the moments that a grandma teachers to provide needed items for tervliet and Hagar #6 schools. Re- Those wishing to donate school sup- those feelers turned into partnerships. looks forward to, it is very special,” their classrooms will be followed by quested supplies include pens, pencils, plies can drop them off at any of the Since 2017, she has been working Sternaman said. Backpacks For Good - a backpack paper, notebooks, markers and high- following area businesses: B&B Dis- with others to increase the use of the Besides the food pantry, Sternaman giveaway and back-to-school event for lighters. count Grocery Outlet, Coloma Public food pantry to a full line of resources students. “We know teachers reach into their Library, Coloma United Methodist See GRAND MARSHAL for those in need. Hope Resources has Supply Drive for Teachers own pockets to buy things for their Church, North Berrien Historical Mu- continued on Page 9 now obtained its own non-profit status School supply drive boxes are popping classrooms,” said BCF President Lisa seum, Riverside United Methodist and will soon be re-located from the up at businesses all over Coloma and Cripps-Downey. “We also know that Church, Robert Michael Salon, SPI church into the Mason’s building on Glad-Peach Festival Watervliet thanks to the efforts of the everyone in the community would like Blow Molding, Watervliet District Li- Paw Paw Street in Coloma. “We will preview and schedule Berrien Community Foundation. to help support the teachers. By coor- brary and Watervliet Free Methodist be moving this fall,” Sternaman said. Through August 18, BCF will be coor- dinating the supply drive, everyone in Church. Hope Resources will not only provide of events on Page 9 dinating these drop-off sites for do- Coloma and Watervliet can pitch in to Blackbird Waterhouse will also be running a promotion on August 18 to encourage donations as well. If your Vanderlyn Community Center / Library design now finalized organization would like to host a sup- By Jon Bisnett along with a 1,200 square foot Com- at the end of the month. Groundbreak- of the Van Buren Regional Genealogi- ply box or have a special supply drive, In May of 2017 the Tri-City Record munity Center with rooms which will ing is planned for early October with cal Society, whose president Joyce call Susan Matheny at 269-983-3304 originally reported the exciting news of offer the public available space for the majority of construction most Beedie attended the meeting to an- x2 or email at susanmatheny@berrien- a major donation of $1 million from multipurpose and multimedia use for likely to occur in spring of 2020. nounce a yet unnamed contributor has community.org. the Vanderlyn Trust for the purpose of anything from a wedding shower to a Kil detailed several energy saving fea- stepped up to pledge $100,000 to en- Backpacks For Good creating the Art and Bonna Vanderlyn conference room capable of special ex- tures of the structure, including motion large and furnish the genealogy space. On Saturday, August 10, the Berrien Community Center by repurposing the hibits and public meetings. Planned to sensing LED lighting combined with The original design had planned 260 Community Foundation sponsors will site of the idled Red Arrow Elementary be equipped with kitchenette facilities an emphasis on the use of natural light- square feet, now nearly doubled to host “Backpacks For Good,” a back-to- School building. At a special meeting in addition to SMART Board Interac- ing along with a 4-zone heating and air over 400 square feet to house and pro- school readiness event for students at of the Hartford Public Library Board tive Displays, LCD screens and audio condition system and optimal use of vide access to hundreds of mixed Coloma, Watervliet and Hagar #6 held Wednesday, July 24, the board system, the proposed community cen- the most modern insulation materials media records of the colorful history of schools. “Backpacks For Good” will gave its unanimous blessing to final ar- ter has already attracted the attention to maximize future energy costs. Van Buren County. feature over 750 backpacks with chitectural plans to move the project to of the City of Hartford, seeking a move Bloomingdale Communications will school supplies, a mobile food pantry, solicit construction bids. of its polling location to better serve provide the fiber optic installation of A $1.3 million philanthropic contribu- free vaccinations from the Berrien Greg Kil, principal architect of Kil Ar- voters. what is promised be the fastest Internet tion from the Art & Bonna Vanderlyn County Health Department, and much chitecture & Planning of South Bend, With the design approval now secured service in Southwest Michigan. Trust served as the catalyst for the proj- more. The August 10 event will be held presented the detailed proposal of the and site demolition complete, Kil plans Described by Hartford Public Library ect, combined with $400,000 matching at Midway Baptist Church, 7517 Red new 8,000 square foot facility which to complete all pertinent documenta- Director Stephanie Daniels as, “More grant from the National Endowment Arrow Hwy in Watervliet from 10 a.m. includes dedicated sections for literacy, tion by the end of August, setting sights than just a library, but a 21st century for the Humanities, the $100,000 from – 2 p.m. teen involvement, a greatly expanded to solicit construction bids in early community humanities center,” the fa- the VBRGS and some $9,000 raised children’s area and a maker space lab; September with a tentative bid award cility will in addition be the new home from salvaged sales from the former “As a resident of Coloma and an alum- school before demolition. Director nus of Watervliet Schools, I am so Daniels reminds that an additional happy that we are able to lead this $300,000 must be acquired through a community effort to support our stu- capital fundraising campaign to outfit dents” said BCF Program Manager and complete the facility’s interior Susan Matheny. needs such as new shelving, furniture, “Backpacks For Good” is sponsored children’s room, maker space lab, etc. by Berrien Community Foundation, All donations will be acknowledged on Coloma Lioness Lion Club, DeGroot a donor wall in the entry hall. Those Family Foundation, Darlene Getz Den- wishing to participate in the necessary tistry, Regal Finishing and John With- support may do so by calling the li- row Excavating. Anyone wishing to brary directly at (269) 621-3408 or learn more or to volunteer can contact contribute online by visiting www.hart- the Berrien Community Foundation at fordpl.michlibrary.org. 269-983-3304. As with any major undertaking of such For more than 65 years, the Berrien a project, unforeseen delays may have Community Foundation has helped protracted the process, but now on the concerned individuals establish their heels of Bonna’s recent 88th birthday, own charitable giving legacy and the Art and Bonna Vanderlyn Commu- achieve their charitable goals. If you nity Center will soon become a reality would like to develop a fund or endow- APPROVED DESIGN… The Art and Bonna Vanderlyn Community Center and new home of the Hartford Public to the betterment of Hartford, driven by ment to impact your charitable inter- Library design stage is complete and finalized as shown in this digital rendering. Groundbreaking on the 8,000 the generosity of the Vanderlyns to the ests, visit www.berriencommunity.org square foot facility is expected to take place in early October with the bulk of construction to take place in spring community they dearly love and appre- or call 269-983-3304 and ask for Lisa of 2020. (Image courtesy of Kil Architecture & Planning) ciate. Cripps-Downey, BCF President. 2 Tri-City Record August 1, 2019 blocking services to consumers free of My View charge. My news I am proud to co-sponsor this biparti- Investing in Your Future and from the san legislation to end robocalls once By many people, but it does have the views and for all. potential to cause familial conflicts. Capitol Brian Smith Another possibility is to name a trust from the by So far this year, 25 billion robocalls Financial Advisor company, which can provide profes- Michigan Fred Upton have been placed throughout the sional management, expertise and State Congressman nation, including an estimated 110 continuity of administration. You can million robocalls in southwest even name an individual and a trust House Michigan alone. Enough is enough. 154 Badt Dr., Coloma company as trustees, combining the The American people should no personal touch of a family member By Representative Pauline Wendzel New legislation longer be burdened and scammed by 468-4153 with the technical and administrative A clean energy future these pesky calls. Can your family skills of a professional trustee. without the politics I was pleased to see this legislation Funding the trust – You can fund offers future pass through the House, and I’d It is easy to see clean energy as a divi- benefit from a Special the trust during your lifetime or have encourage my colleagues in the sive issue, but in Michigan, it is bring- it activated upon your passing. You without Senate to pass it quickly so we can Needs Trust? ing Republicans and Democrats don’t have to be the sole donor, either send it to the President’s desk. I’m If you have a child or another family together. Recently, the Michigan – you can structure the trust so other sure we can all agree that we are ready member with disabilities, you obvi- Conservative Energy Forum organized robocalls family members can contribute to it. for a future without annoying robo- ously have concerns and questions. a tour of Delta Solar. I joined over 20 We are one step closer to being free And a trust can be funded with many calls interrupting our daily lives. How can you help your loved one Michigan policymakers on both sides from the burden of robocalls! types of assets – securities (stocks achieve the greatest quality of life of the aisle for a visit to this 25- This past week, I voted for and the and bonds), IRA proceeds, insurance To learn more about other important possible? Can you arrange for ade- megawatt solar generation facility just House passed the Stopping Bad death benefits and more. legislative issues, follow me on quate services? What’s the best way minutes from the State Capitol that Robocalls Act which will provide the While it’s important you understand Twitter at @RepFredUpton or visit to pay for them? Can you get some provides power to local homes, farms, Federal Communications the fundamentals of a special needs my website: upton.house.gov. You can financial help? and businesses. Commission (FCC) new tools to end trust, it’s not a do-it-yourself endeav- also call my offices in Kalamazoo Fortunately, you are not alone. Your We traveled from the Capitol on the robocalls and direct them to issue or. In fact, creating this trust can be (269-385-0039), St. Joseph/Benton disabled family member may well be first hydrogen fuel cell bus operating rules to protect consumers from calls complex. For one thing, there are a Harbor (269-982-1986), or eligible for several government pro- in the Midwest. The bus is nearly two they didn’t agree to receive. Carriers few different types of special needs Washington, D.C. (202-225-3761). grams. But these programs won’t times more efficient than a diesel- will also be required to implement a trusts, so you’ll need to determine cover everything, so you may want to powered bus, with approximately 70% call-authentication tool and offer call which is right for your needs. Also, help close the gaps. Yet, some gov- better fuel economy. 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August is Family Fun Month Family Fun Month is celebrated each Ask Yourself... year during the month of August. It is Is it an emergency? a great time to get out and experience new and exciting adventures with yes no family and friends alike. In the 1950s, Michigan license plates were adorned with the famous “water wonderland” branding, and for good Are you experiencing potentially reason. life-threatening symptoms like... Community Medical Center Our beautiful state is home to 11,000 Walk-In Clinic inland lakes, tens of thousands of Open Seven Days a Week | 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. miles of rivers and streams, and the Head injuries July 4, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. longest freshwater coastline in Seizures Walk-in Clinics are for illnesses that cannot wait until the America. In fact, no matter where you Suicidal thoughts next business day, such as: are in Michigan, you’re never more Shortness • Colds, coughs, sinus infections, u than six miles from a body of water. 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Miles and miles of emergency department streams meander through woodlands, At Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet, you will be seen by a wetlands and other natural features, doctor in 29 minutes or less after registering! providing families excellent opportu- nities to have fun outside. Be sure to A long wait can seem unbearable when you need help. check out www.michiganwater Our goal is to keep the waiting room empty. trails.org/southwest.asp. Our Emergency Department features 11 private exam rooms, Lastly, if your family prefers a drier equipped with modern amenities designed for patient comfort. escape, what better way to spend a day than at a local county fair? The 21st Senate District is home to three great fairs in Berrien, Cass, and St. Joseph counties. For more information about SKIP THE WAIT! Average wait times for local emergency departments and walk-in clinics are each fair, visit Berrien County Youth now available online! Check www.lakelandhealth.org Fair at https://bcyf.us/; Cass County Keep in mind, patients with life-threatening emergencies will always receive immediate care . Fair at www.mycasscountyfair.com/, and the St. Joseph County Grange Fair at http://centrevillefair.com/. Stay connected: As always, residents can contact my www.spectrumhealthlakeland.org office with any state or local issues by calling (517) 373-6960 or emailing 400 Medical Park Drive, Watervliet, MI 49098 [email protected]. Arcfest - Beer Release and Music Festival a August 1, 2019 Tri-City Record 3 first for Watervliet brewery, Sat., August 17 Arclight Brewing Company an- nities to Watervliet and the surrounding held. There will be a limited number KUTE KIDS nounces first ever Arcfest – Beer Re- area.” of bottles for sale, so securing tickets lease and Music Festival. The day-long Acts include Ryley Walker, Wild Pink, in advance is recommended for those THIS KUTE KID IS… Grace- event will take place Saturday, August Dehd, Dream Version, The Baby interested in this option. This is an all lyn Reign Hannan at 8 months 17, 2019 beginning at 3:30 p.m. and Magic, and Cowboy Jesus and the ages welcome event, and kids under 12 old. Gracelyn loves to explore will feature a limited release of Sour- Sugar Bums. Kalamazoo’s DJ Dan do not require a ticket purchase. Tick- and learn new skills every smith Red Raspberry with acclaimed Steely will provide music in between ets and more information are available day!!! guitarist and songwriter, Ryley Walker acts and after the headliner. at Arcfest.net. She is the daughter of loving headlining. Following three well received albums, parents, Willie Hannan and Through a mutual friend Dave Coyle, headliner, singer/songwriter Ryley Samantha Hannan of Water- founder of Arclight Brewing Company, Walker, gained international notoriety vliet. met Michael Kunik, member of with his reinterpretation of an unre- Sarett naturalists Her great grandparents, Chicago band Dream Version, and leased Dave Matthews Band album, Sharon Cooke Howe of Water- learned of his long-time desire to host the Lillywhite Sessions. He toured to appear for book vliet, and Darlene and David a music festival in Southwest Michi- throughout late 2018 and the beginning signing at N.B. Napier of Sodus think this little gan. Right then, it became a reality. of 2019 in support of Deafman Glance girl is the most sweetest and en- “Like all good ideas, we decided to do released on Dead Oceans in May Historical ergetic little pistol. They simply this over some beers. He had the vi- 2018. The Brooklyn band, Wild Pink, adore her! sion and the talent connections, and I received an 8.1 rating for their second had the beer and the space. It was a no- studio album Yolk in the Fur on trusted Museum, Aug. 8 Retired Sarett naturalists Chuck Nel- brainer,” said Coyle. music website Pitchfork. Dehd’s 2019 son and Richard Schinkel have had The idea for the festival has been a record Water has also been critically many experiences—some funny, some long-held one of Dream Version drum- acclaimed and landed them an opening insightful, and some just plain weird. Show uS YouR KuTE KIDS! mer, Michael Kunik. “I think South- slot for indie-rock darlings Twin Peaks Their adventures are not limited to Email a photo to [email protected] (OR mail to Tri-City Record, west Michigan is one of the most this fall. The line-up will be rounded Berrien County, with forays to China, PO Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098. Include SASE and we’ll return picture awesome places in the world. I’ve al- out with popular Chicago based acts Kenya, and the Galapagos Islands in after publication). Be sure to supply name(s) and age(s) as well as parent ways wanted to do something like this Dream Version, and The Baby Magic. their pocket. The two have co-written and grandparent information. here with artists that typically wouldn’t The first band of the day is Cowboy and published a book, Nature Nuggets, have much opportunity to play this Jesus and the Sugar Bums, a group of which contains a variety of stories and area of Michigan, and Dave has given Chicago Public Schools students who anecdotes. The cover of the paperback me a platform to make it happen,” said started the band after meeting at The playfully states that the authors “never Kunik. Old Town School of Folk Music. let the facts get in the way of a good Dream Version released their second Coyle said, “Watervliet has been such story.” full-length studio album in Summer a great space for Arclight Brewing On Thursday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m., Karla D Smothers, Agent 2017. The album and tour that fol- Company to thrive in. I see this as an Nelson and Schinkel will appear at the 7618 Red Arrow Hwy, lowed allowed Kunik to build relation- opportunity to give back to the com- North Berrien Historical Museum, 300 ships that were key to securing the munity, share it with people that may Watervliet, MI 49098 Coloma Ave. in Coloma, to tell some exciting line-up. He said, “I’ve been have never visited here, highlight the of these stories as well as sell and sign lucky enough to meet some extremely fantastic beer we make, and hopefully AUTO - HOME - LIFE - HEALTH copies of the book—cash only. CALL FOR AN INSURANCE QUOTE TODAY talented musicians from across the turn this into a large-scale annual No RSVP is required for this free pro- country over the years. Coupled with event.” gram. Please contact peter@northber- guidance and input from some promi- Arclight will be releasing their Sour- rienhistory.org for questions or call the nent music promoters in Chicago and smith Red Raspberry for the first time Museum at (269) 468-3330. the backing of Arclight, I am really in five years for this inaugural Arcfest. 2694634449 proud of what we put together in a very Entry to the festival is $12, which short amount of time. My hope is to comes with an option for ticket holders grow Arcfest every year and provide to reserve the right to purchase one economic and entertainment opportu- large format bottle per ticket

Save the dates for FREE VBS! Vacation Bible School, August 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Fun Fair, August 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Calvary Pentecostal Church, 13 South Haver St. in Hartford. Kids of all ages are welcome for three days of fun, games and food! They will Take some time be serving cotton candy during VBS and during the Fun Fair. The whole family is invited on Saturday for the Fun Fair. There will be games for yourself to play and they are serving cotton candy, hot dogs, popcorn and snow cones. For any further information please contact, Kerri Archie at (269) 254-5929. Call today Silvique Jewelry sale at Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet Aug. 15 463-3200 Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet Auxiliary will sponsor a Silvique Jewelry sale Thursday, August 15 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Community Hospital in Wa- Hi-lights, Pedicure, tervliet. The jewelry will sell for 50% off retail price. Items for men, women and children will be offered. Manicure, Massage All proceeds will benefit Auxiliary projects for Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet. Reserve your day and time soon Agriculture History Day celebrated at N.B. Historical Museum Aug. 17 Our Do you recall the days when wood produce containers dominated orchards and markets in Berrien County? On Saturday, August 17 the North Berrien Historical process? We Museum will honor the legacy of these containers and the market that was in high demand, the Benton Harbor Fruit Market. listen. Really From 12 to 4 p.m., guests of all ages will have the opportunity to make their own basket, share memories and have a special guided tour of the machines that listen. made the Benton Harbor Fruit Market possible. Tours of the machinery collec- tion with Sam Monte, of Monte Package Co., will begin at 12 & 2 p.m. For kids, Brian W Smith Financial Advisor the Harvesting History: Picking and Packing the Fruit Belt will be offered at 1 p.m. and again at 3 p.m. 154 Badt Dr At 2 p.m., 12 preregistered guests ages 12 and up will make their own woven Coloma, MI 49038 269-468-4153 baskets to take home. Please call the Museum to reserve a seat to make a woven basket. North Berrien Historical Museum is located at 300 Coloma Ave. in Coloma. For additional information on this free family fun event contact the Museum at (269) 468-3330 or [email protected], or visit www.northberrienhis- tory.org. www.edwardjones.com Senior Services MKT-5894I-A Hartford United Methodist Church, 425 E. Main St. OPEN: Mon., Tues., & Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday, August 5 Coffee and Conver- sation, 10:00-11:30 a.m.; LUNCH served at 12:30 p.m.; Bingo - Cards/ Euchre/ Dominoes - Knitting/ Crochet/ Quilt Group, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 Coffee and Conver- sation, 10:00-11:30 a.m.; Tai Chi, 11:30 a.m.; LUNCH served at 12:30 p.m.; Computer with Emma, 1 p.m.; Quilting/ Knitting/ Crochet - Cards/ Euchre/ Hand & Foot, 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 9 CLOSED FOR BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL – Join Sen- ior Services under the Pavilion from 9- Noon! Any questions or comments, please contact Senior Services, Senior City on 76th Street at 269-637-3607 or Senior Services Paw Paw office at 269-655- 8000. Rides are available through Van Buren Public Transit with no less than 24-hour advance notice at (269) 427- 7921. 4 Tri-City Record August 1, 2019 of these men are lifers. They’ve been here so long they heard all the stories many times. So now they have them Glimpses From The Past Can you identify any of numbered, and they just say the num- these 40th Coloma Reunion ber. Everybody knows which story it attendees? Or, have any is!” Tri-City Area History Page information or stories of The governor said, “That sounds so these reunion goers, please interesting... could I try one?” The contact North Berrien warden nodded his assent. So the gov- Historical Museum at 269- ernor stood up and proclaimed in a 468-3330, office@northber- The Paw Paw River Journal loud voice... “Number 49!” There was rienhistory.org, or stop by an embarrassing silence, amidst which Tues.-Friday 10 a.m. – 4 he sat down, face growing red. Then p.m. they would love to hear he leaned over and whispered to the your stories. Warden, “What’s wrong?” From the photo collection at the North Berrien Historical Museum The warden whispered back, “You 300 Coloma Avenue, Coloma By Roy M. Davis didn’t tell it right!” There are more of these, but I just days. A young couple was driving Family mantras can’t think of any right now. I don’t somewhere in a horse and buggy. The A mantra is a saying or part of a verse know how it is with other people, but horse reared and started acting up. The that has special meaning. Do you have when our family gets together it is a Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By young man said, “That’s one!” They As reported in the local newspapers: Coloma Courier, special sayings in your family? Well, joyous time. We leave problems when Hartford Day Spring, and Watervliet Record. continued on driving until the horse we do in ours... they are tag ends of we come to the table… just as we did it again. He said, sawing on the stories, punch lines that are so well- leave all of those little thumb-exercis- reins, “That’s two!” Finally getting NEWS FROM THE COLOMA COURIER known that they have become invest- ing tablets. It is a time for fun and sto- Geresy, Dave Faulkner and Walter calmed down, they continued on their 100 yearsRolling ago – 1919 Back The Years ed with special meaning. I assume that ries. We get together and tell those sto- (Bud) Reinhardt. way. Then the horse did it again, rear- Optimism reigns supreme among all families have them, but I only ries, each in turn. I call it, “Doing the ing in the traces. The young man resort and cottage owners at Paw Paw 30 years ago – 1989 know we have some in ours. I will rounds.” stopped the buggy saying, “That’s Lake. All have bookings enough to Glad-Peach Princess is Cory Beebe hereunto list a few sayings, and then We have been doing thus since all the three!” He got out, walked around to keep them well filled until Labor Day. and Prince is Brandon Cattes. Youth tell you the little stories that go with kids were little and we gathered for a the front, drew his pistol and shot the Better highways and transportation Parade Chairman Julie Pupedis them... meal. We asked a blessing and then as horse! will be needed to accommodate trav- announced “Costumed with Pets” the food was passed we were all tak- The young lady stood up in the elers. winners are Tonya Morris and Jessica You’ve just quit preaching and ing turns telling about our day’s buggy, hand in front of her mouth, and Many store fronts have suffered the Pearson. adventures. No problems! This was gone to meddling! said, “Oh, you shouldn’t have done loss of plate glass windows. Coloma voters cast their ballots in the Someone in the family gives advice not a time to bring up mistakes some- that!” Very calmly he pointed his fin- Automobile tires have hurled stones recall election in favor of keeping that is either unwanted or goes a little one had made. I’d like to think that all ger at her and said, “That’s one!” through the air, thus breaking the win- their Mayor and three City too far. And this is a gentle way of of our children remember those days So, this should be self-explanatory. dows. It is suggested that teams haul- Commissioners. A total of 369 ballots saying, “Okay, no more, no more!” As with pleasure. ing gravel for the paving job should were cast. in the story about the two little old Even the littlest one got a turn, but Number 37! stay off the paved district. Shingle Diggin’s site, located on Paw ladies in the Kentucky mountains who then had to wait in silence while the Again, sometimes at a family gather- 60 years ago – 1959 Paw Avenue just north of Coloma and were attending a revival meeting. The rest told their stories. Those memories ing when we are doing the rounds... Nancy Lee Hyatte and Franklin D. owned by North Berrien County spirit was upon them, and the preacher to me are golden threads woven into that is taking turns telling stories or Quigley were united in marriage at a Historical Society, is about to be sold. was pounding the pulpit... really get- The Great Tapestry of Life in these memories of the past (sometimes double ring ceremony. They will The Roger Carter property has been ting into it. Each point he made would storybook towns along the Paw Paw referred to as “Tales of the Old West”, reside on U.S.12 following a wedding deeded to the Society for museum pur- be followed by “Amen, amen,” all River! with a nod to my mom who was trip through the east. The groom is poses. After much consideration, through the congregation. famous for telling stories under that employed at Clark Equipment and the Shingle Diggin’s will be “swapped” Preacher (in a loud voice), “I say we heading). Some stories have been Coloma Library News bride will begin teaching duties at for a log museum to be built on the will have no more gambling and repeated so many times that after the Summer Reading Program Shanghai School near Eau Claire. Carter property. drinking!” “Amen, Brother, amen!” laughter subsides, someone will say, Kids, teens, and adults who have not Edith Kremer was honored at an open Submitted by volunteer Sandi Musick “And I say we will have no more loud “That’s Number 37!” which evokes registered for the Coloma Public house celebrating her 80th birthday. Munchow at Coloma Public Library partying and carrying on!” “Amen, more laughter! Library’s 2019 Summer Reading Winner of the second Silver Harvest from the Coloma Courier newspapers Brother, amen!” “And I say we will This goes back to the old story about Program still have time. Register on Day drawing was Mrs. Robert donated by the Tri-City Record. have no more carousing and late the governor of a state who was visit- their site at www.colomapublicli- Stowers. She was presented with $18 Hours: Mon & Fri, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 nights!” “Amen Brother, amen!” ing its oldest and largest prison. The brary.net and pick up a packet from in merchandise certificates by p.m.; Tue, Wed & Thu, 10:00 a.m.- “And I say we will have no more dip- warden was conducting a tour of the the front desk. Marshall Badt, master of ceremonies. 8:00 p.m.; Sat, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ping snuff!” place. The governor said he would Teen Movie Matinee Judges were James Fikes, Louis Phone: 269-468-3431 The two little old ladies gasped and like to eat dinner with the men. Well Teens are invited to a showing of cult one said, “Listen to him! He’s just NEWS FROM THE HARTFORD DAY SPRING they did that, and at the conclusion of classic “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the cakes, cookies or sandwiches for this quit preachin’ and gone to meddlin’!” 100 years ago - 1919 the meal there was a period of silence. Galaxy” on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 1 Fire last Wednesday afternoon party. It was broken by one of the inmates p.m. Guests are welcome to bring Use of the penicillin drug in Van That’s one... destroyed the residence at the Thomas who stood up and said, “Number 37!” blankets to sit on and a snack to Buren County was reported this week This is just a little more than related Doyle farm two miles northeast of the This was followed by general munch. by Dr. Clayton H. Palmer, who to the story above. Sometimes when village, entailing a loss of $1,800 with applause and laughter. Campfire Stu announced that Mrs. Don Olds, there is a family gathering, one mem- insurance of $750. The house was Then another inmate stood up and Join the staff for a family fun variety Hartford resident in the Lakeview ber may have pulled a boo-boo. That unoccupied, although Mr. Doyle and said, “Number 85!” This was fol- program with interactive stories, Hospital has been administered the is, they have done something embar- his son who were working at the farm lowed by laughter and even a few cat- music, and humor. The hilarity ensues drug. rassing and another family member had eaten their dinner there at noon. A calls. Thursday, Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. will just not let it drop. Someone will chicken house and a number of chick- 50 years ago - 1969 The governor leaned over and whis- Book Club say, “That’s one!” Which means, ens were burned, but the other farm Construction is well under way on the pered to the warden, “What are they The Coloma Public Library Book okay just let it drop! That’s enough!” buildings were saved. new Immaculate Conception Catholic doing?” Club is meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8 It harkens back to a story from the old Buyers are said to be offering to con- Church at Hartford. Estimated basic The warden whispered back, “Most at 5:30 p.m. The title to read before tract for peppermint oil at $5 a pound. cost of the structure is $198,000 not the discussion is “Dear Mrs. Bird” by The crop in the mint fields about including equipment. The building is A.J. Pearce. Depending on demand Hartford is reported fair. Distilling has expected to be completed by the end there may be titles available for commenced and the growers will reap of the year. check-out at the front desk. The book a good return at the prospective prices. The new A&W restaurant on Red club regularly meets every other 75 years ago - 1944 Arrow Highway just east of Hartford Thursday. New members are wel- will hold its grand opening Monday, come. A program of community singing will be given in the Federated church Tuesday and Wednesday of next Coloma Public Library Book Sale week. Offering a complete menu, the The library’s summer book sale is Sunday evening, August 6. Designated as a singaspiration, the new dining room is air-conditioned Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and is operated by Mr. and Mrs. Jack However, the library will be closed. program will include special musical numbers, testimonies and Bible vers- Becktold. es, besides the congregational singing Submitted by Librarian Stephanie Watervliet Library of familiar hymns. Daniels at Hartford Public Library Another in the series of parties for the from microfilm copies of the Hartford News Day Spring. Area Agency on Aging soldiers stationed at the Hartford fair Hours: Mon, Tue & Wed, 10 a.m.-7 Monday, Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m. grounds will be at the servicemen’s p.m.; Thu & Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat, Join Region IV Specialist Tara center Wednesday evening, August 9. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Gillette as she shares details of the Sonny Kesterke’s orchestra will fur- Phone: 269-621-3408 many programs, services and opportu- nish the music. The Mothers of World nities available through this valuable War II are asking for donations of local resource. NEWS FROM THE WATERVLIET RECORD In Stitches Knitting Group 90 years ago – 1929 necessary material furnished by the Friday, Aug. 9, 2:30 – 4 p.m. While this appears to be an off season city from the park fund the project Held the second Friday of every for many crops, such is not the case was completed and on July 4, 1936 month, knitting crafters or want-to- with the much prized huckleberry. The Hays Park was dedicated to a home- be’s, gather to work on their projects, bushes in the marshes are loaded with coming celebration. share techniques and enjoy this infor- the luscious blue berries on account of 30 years ago - 1989 mal social opportunity. Limited sup- the character of the soil that produces The Watervliet Airport Board has plies are available for beginners. the huckleberry. Output is dependent decided to pursue the sale of six lots of Third Monday Book Club only on the number of pickers. Berries airport property. Board members Monday, Aug. 19, 7-8 p.m. in quantities sufficient though thou- made the decision to list with a realtor Great books, fabulous conversations! sands of crates will go to waste for when no sealed bids were received by This month’s book is a step back in want of picking. Board Chairman Karl Bayer. Bayer time with Jane Austen’s Pride & noted that although several parties Prejudice. Pick up a copy at the desk. 60 years ago - 1959 expressed interest in the land pur- Call 463-6382 with questions on any Interest generally was not too keen chase, no bids were received in the Watervliet Library activity. when, several years ago, Watervliet city purchased of the late Charles B. terms the Board set. Hays of Kalamazoo a tract of land for Board members agreed to list the land a recreation center, but today initially with Paw Paw Lake Realty Watervliet is proud of the develop- keeping the minimum selling price at Tri-City Record Subscription Form ment that has converted an idle 17 $3,300 per lot. The airport decided to Name______acres into an athletic field and public sell the lots last spring after agreeing the lots, located on the south side of Mailing Address______park that is a credit to the community. At the time of the purchase, few real- Orchard Avenue, had no future devel- City, State & Zip______ized the value of the tract. It was plain opmental potential for the airport. Annual rate: please circle & pay the amount that applies to your address: that the portion adjacent to the high- Money made from the lot sale will go Berrien & Van Buren Counties $44 Rest of MI $59 Snowbirds $61 U.S. $68 way was well adapted to the needs of toward airport improvement projects, such as hangar construction. E-edition subscriptions may also be purchased for $32 per year by visiting www.tricityrecord.com an athletic field, but only a few were aware that at the rear of the tract and Submitted by Sally Q. Gonzalez from Send with payment to... Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 bordering on Paw Paw River, was a files at Watervliet District Library of the Watervliet Record newspapers Pay with Credit Card... VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card... provide info ... choice wooded area which when cleared had the natural assets of a donated by the Tri-City Record. Card #______3 digit sec. code_____ exp. date ______recreation park. Hours: Mon & Wed, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tue, Thu & Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat, 9 Your Phone number______In the spring of 1934 another grant was obtained, which, with the aid of a.m.-3 p.m. Phone: 269-463-6382 August 1, 2019 Tri-City Record 5 help fix the totally broken and crime day supply of type O blood. To help to donate as soon as possible to ensure Correction On Sunday, Sept. 8 at 9:30 a.m., the non-profit will hold a consignment infested places from which they address the current emergency blood blood is available on hospital shelves In the July 25, 2019 issue of Tri- auction during its Antique Engine and come.” The phrase “go back to where shortage, all who come to give blood for those in need.” City Record, an errorLetters was made and on Commentary Tractor Show which starts Thursday, you came from” has been used for or platelets with the American Red Blood transfusion is one of the most Page 4 in Rolling Back the Years for Sept. 5. many years as an expression of racial Cross July 29 through Aug. 29 will common inpatient hospital procedures Coloma Courier 30 years ago – The auction is a fundraiser for the bigotry. receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card in the U.S., and these blood products 1989. It should have said Alice museum and proceeds are used for Three of these women were born in via email. Gift cards are made possi- can only come from volunteer donors. Vacanti, a 1959 Coloma graduate, operational expenses and develop- the United States, and all of them are ble thanks to generous Amazon dona- Yet, only 3 out of 100 people in the requested a Vietnam Memorial be ment of exhibits. Items can either be U.S. citizens. They are all people of tion to the Red Cross to help save U.S. give blood. erected at Baker Park. sold on consignment or donated to the color. patient lives. The Red Cross urges individuals Tri-City Record is sorry for any museum to sell. Consignment fee is 18 Soon after making his racist remarks, How to make an appointment across the country to roll up a sleeve inconvenience or confusion this percent. Tractors and farm imple- Trump held a rally in North Carolina, Individuals can schedule an appoint- today to ensure blood is available for error may have caused. ments are welcome. No household at which he continued to verbally ment to give now by activating patients across the country. A blood items will be accepted. attack the four Congresswomen. At Amazon’s Alexa Red Cross Blood donation takes about an hour from Demise of the The Antique Engine and Tractor show one point, after a particularly vicious, Skill by saying, “Alexa, find a blood start to finish, but the actual donation and factually distorted, attack on one drive,” or by using the Red Cross itself only takes about 8-10 minutes. small towns which runs through Sunday, Sept. 8, is one of the largest shows of its kind in of these women, many people in the Blood Donor App, visiting Donors can also save up to 15 min- Dear Editor, the state. The family-friendly event is audience began chanting “send her RedCrossBlood.org, or calling 1-800- utes at the blood drive by completing It may be too late for the people of filled with parades, live music, kids back, send her back”. Trump did noth- RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). a RapidPass. With RapidPass, donors Watervliet to wake up - to wake up activities, a large flea market, and of ing to either stop or counter his sup- When an emergency arises, it is the complete the pre-donation reading and and see the demise of their city. course, hundreds of old vintage trac- porters’ un-American chant. blood already on the shelves that health history questionnaire online, on The grocery store is gone the way of tors and machinery. In some of his previous rallies Trump saves lives. Only through the generos- the day of donation, from a mobile dollar stores, and outlets. Many locals A non-profit organization that is ded- has encouraged his supporters to ity of blood donors can the Red Cross device or computer. To complete a choose to drive to the big box stores in icated to the preservation of antique physically attack peaceful protesters. provide hospitals with lifesaving RapidPass, follow the instructions at Benton Harbor and South Haven, farm equipment and its history, the He went so far as to promise to pay blood to meet the ongoing and often, RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use while Harding’s in Coloma feels a Michigan Flywheelers Museum is their legal bills if they were arrested unpredictable needs of patients. The the Red Cross Blood Donor App. large revenue loss. Will it be the loss located on 68th Street in South Haven. for assault. Donald Trump is a danger- need for blood is constant. In the To donate blood, individuals need to of us as was the case in Watervliet? Persons attending the auction will ous demagogue. United States every two seconds bring a blood donor card or driver’s The small towns across America are have to pay admission to the show. Now is the time for American voters blood is needed to help accident and license or two other forms of identifi- hanging on by a thread because many Cost is $7. Children 12 and under are to stand up for American values - free- burn victims, heart surgery and organ cation that are required at check-in. locals and seasonals choose to bring free with paid admission. dom of speech, equal rights for all, transplant patients, and those receiv- Individuals who are 17 years of age in their food and beverages from distant For auction information, contact and congressional checks and bal- ing treatment for leukemia, cancer or most states (16 with parental consent places. Mike at 269-369-9500; for museum ances on an impulsive, corrupt, and sickle cell disease. where allowed by state law), weigh at To add insult to injury, the Dollar Tree information and events: www.michi- dishonest president. With the help of a generous $1 mil- least 110 pounds and are in generally store in Watervliet and the Family ganflywheelers.org, 269-639-2010 or In 2020 it is imperative that we sweep lion donation from Amazon, the Red good health may be eligible to donate Dollar in Coloma, same ownership, Facebook. away the dangerous racism that cur- Cross hopes to motivate donors to roll blood. High school students and other demanded that the Tri-City Record rently emanates from the White up a sleeve and alleviate the blood donors 18 years of age and younger newspaper stand be removed from House. America must rise up and shortage across the country. Amazon’s also must meet certain height and their property or they would wind up Trump’s bigotry remove Donald Trump from office. partnership with the Red Cross is part weight requirements. in the trash can. Their corporate man- Larry Feldman, Lakeside of their commitment to “Right Now Local blood drives agement said newspaper stands made is a threat to Needs” to help increase blood dona- An upcoming blood donation oppor- their stores look trashy. Well I have our democracy tions to ensure patient needs are met. tunity in Berrien County is on news for them. When they wake up Dear Editor, “We are grateful to Amazon for their Wednesday, Aug. 7, 11 a.m. - 4:45 and realize that their dollar stores may Donald Trump has repeatedly Red Cross has support in addressing a ‘Right Now p.m. at Silver Beach Center, 333 not survive it may be too late. expressed xenophobic, racial, and reli- Need’ for blood donations,” said Cliff Broad St. in St. Joseph. And, our elected officials and volun- gious bigotry. In a recent tweet storm, blood supply Numark, senior vice president, Red A blood drive is scheduled in Van teers who run this town need to do the his bigotry was once again on display. shortage: $5 Cross Blood Services. “Each donation Buren County on Wednesday, Aug. best they can with the tax dollars they On twitter, Trump made a series of truly matters to those counting on 14, 12 p.m. - 5:45 p.m., at Knights of receive. I am not too old to care about ignorant and denigrating remarks Amazon Gift Card blood products to battle illness and Columbus, 32373 East Red Arrow our city, but when will those in power about four Congresswomen who have injury. Today, we are asking the public Highway, Paw Paw. wake up and do what they are sup- been critical of his handling of the for those who help posed to do – rebuild, rededicate their Mexican border crisis. Currently, the Red Cross has less than positions and help this city before it is Trump ranted that these a three-day supply of most blood too late to wake up. Congresswomen should “go back and types available and less than a two- Joseph F. Engel, Watervliet Share your thoughts about what is on this page with a letter to the editor... please email to Michigan Flywheelers Social Security & you By Vonda VanTil, Social Security consignment auction Public Affairs Specialist [email protected] Have some old farm machinery that 1-800-772-1213 you would like to get rid of? The Michigan Flywheelers Museum has On vacation? Access Security benefits or that you applied just the solution. but haven’t received an answer yet; Social Security from request a replacement Social Security Spiritual anywhere card if you meet certain requirements; check the status of your application or It’s summer and millions of families appeal a decision. Compass are enjoying our nation’s beaches, If you receive benefits, you can: forests, and mountains before the Points Change your address and phone num- school season begins. If you’re on ber; get a benefit verification letter to By vacation this summer, know that you Pastor prove you receive Social Security can access Social Security’s online David Helms benefits Supplemental Security By Karl Bayer, Editor and Publisher services anywhere you have an inter- Income (SSI), or Medicare; change net connection. your direct deposit information; A reason to get up Our online services at www.socialse- GLAD-PEACH FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND… be sure to plan a visit to Some people give up on life. And request a replacement Medicare card; curity.gov/onlineservices help you Coloma this weekend to enjoy all that the Glad-Peach Festival has to offer. See sometimes they may not realize that request a replacement Social Security plan for the future. We’re constantly the complete listing of all the events, with times and locations on Page 9. they have done so. An article in the card if you meet certain requirements; expanding our online services to give June/July 2019 AARP Magazine, “A get a replacement Benefit Statement you freedom and control in how you MOLE MOTEL… three dead and one possible is my tally battling the New Age is Here” is a good read. It (SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S) for tax Karl’s wish to conduct business with us. denizens under the sod. Some marketing genius dreamt up the canard “moles basically commemorates and docu- purposes. You can go online to: Use our benefits in your yard mean you have a healthy lawn” befuddles me. ments living examples of aging with Sharing these online services with planners to help you better understand I don’t buy it that a healthy lawn is one crisscrossed with brown stripes of better health and with purpose. FYI, in family and friends can make a differ- your Social Security protections; find driedKolumn up earth that was plowed up by a fat, blind, short legged rodent about the case this magazine is unfamiliar to ence in their lives. Many people still out if you qualify for benefits; esti- size of a large bratwurst (My apologies if you are reading this while eating a you, “AARP” stands for American don’t know about all the business they mate your future retirement benefits to brat). Association of Retired Persons. The can do online with Social Security. If help you plan for your financial Even so, I prepared for battle by reading up on moles and how to get rid of mantra for the “RP” however, is now they have any questions, they can future; apply for retirement or them. The, supposedly, humane way to get rid of moles and keep a nice lawn actually “Real Possibilities”. always start at Medicare quickly and easily; open is to trap them in a cage and let them loose elsewhere (at the neighbors?). I Whatever your political/social opinion www.socialsecurity.gov or go to our your personal my Social Security never got to the part which tells me how to bait the trap. Everything I’ve ever of the AARP, they get a lot of things online services at www.socialsecuri- account; a “my Social Security” read is that moles eat grubs (which is supposedly good), and moles love to eat right. This article is one of them. ty.gov/onlineservices. account is the most versatile tool worms (which we all know is not good). This article can be further explored on Vonda VanTil is the Public Affairs available. I call it the humane way because I read an ad in the “Yellow Pages” and that the web at aarp.org/newage. Specialist for West Michigan. You If you don’t receive benefits yet, you is what was in the ad, “Humane trapping and release”. Interesting title, having nothing to do can write her c/o Social Security can: Get your Social Security I chose the inhumane method, which may involve strangulation or decapita- with the “New Age” movement (just Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Statement to review your earnings and tion, or poisoning, or a smidgeon of each. Picking the violent way is really not to clarify), but having everything to do Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email make sure they’re recorded correctly; my nature, but I get a little satisfaction in inflicting some pain in exchange for with new hope and new purpose as we at [email protected]. get a benefit verification letter to the brutal damage moles cause to the grass. newly experience aging. And “pur- prove you don’t receive Social It could be you’ve not had a mole in the lawn yet. The first indication is the pose” is a key word here. Purpose for hump of fresh earth breaking up the green grass you have so lovingly planted living may be an important compo- and cared for. By dawn the next day there will be a trail of fresh earth as if the nent of the longevity of the population TRI-CITY RECORD LLC creature below had a compass. I think the trail is only interrupted by buried of Okinawa. The article notes that dba Watervliet Record - Coloma Courier - Hartford News obstructions such as a building foundation or a tree trunk. Everything else is there is a higher concentration of very 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Watervliet, MI 49098 dug through and pushed aside or up as the ravenous animal continues its quest old people on that Japanese Island. (269) 463-6397 Fax 463-8329 of juicy worms and tasty grubs. When the mole hears/smells a colony of grubs Looking deeper reveals their lifestyle or worms it goes into gluttony mode… the evidence the next morning as there focus to be “having a reason to get up E-mail [email protected] www.tricityrecord.com Karl Bayer, Publisher and Editor is a 4’ x 4’ square of plowed up lawn in nearly neat rows, side by side. in the morning” – having a purpose My first trap promised a “quick and merciful” end, for the most part because Amy Loshbough, Managing Editor for living. it did its job once. In a couple weeks the tell-tale tracks gave way to green Laurie Kibler, Copy Editor Teresa Smithers, Ad Sales Many of the individuals’ stories in the grass. In just a day or two, the trap had sprung on a large animal that was cer- article show common denominators, USPS669-340 permit for the Tri-City Record, a weekly newspaper tainly dead when I summoned up the courage to remove it and its prey. one of which is the New Agers getting with periodical postage paid at Watervliet, Michigan, 49098. After that, there was no mole sign… it must have been an unhealthy lawn, out of themselves and serving others. Postmaster, please send address changes to: P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 because for more than 20 years I never had need to use a trap. Fear of stepping out is overcome, When we moved to Red Arrow Highway in Watervliet Twp. last spring I soon Errors... Please notify the Tri-City Record immediately allowing many to follow their lifetime noticed some sign of something amiss amongst the blades of grass. The trap so calling. of any errors or omissions in the news or advertising content in long neglected was not to be found. Not to worry, a replacement was found this issue. While the Tri-City Record endeavors to correct any This is consistent with Biblical guid- easily at the Watervliet Hardware. Indeed, it promised to be an improvement errors or omissions that may occur, it cannot be held responsible ance. A lot could be written about this, over the earlier model with a safety feature that promised to protect my fingers for the same following the publication of the next issue. but Ecclesiastes 3 is pretty powerful in and still kill its prey. The Tri-City Record welcomes all letters this regard, along with that well Letters to the editor… Alas the improvement didn’t take into consideration the hunter (me) had aged known saying, “It is more blessed to to the editor. Please email to [email protected] or mail to ad- 20 years and couldn’t load the weapon (trap) to kill the prey (mole). give than to receive” (from Acts dress at the top of this notice. Letters are subject to editing for length Meanwhile I saw a trap that promised to be failsafe, once it was set up over a 20:35). Being purposeful, positive, and content, and will be published at the discretion of the editor. All mole trail you “just” step down on it to cock the jaws open along the sides of and loving others are central for a letters must be signed and include a phone number and address so that the tunnel. That’s fine for an agile mole hunter, if the hunter (me) is slightly meaningful life. Life that is meaning- your authorship may be verified. Letter authorship identity may be unsteady, that maneuver is easier said than done. ful is less stressful and therefore more withheld by request, at the discretion of the editor. The publication Meanwhile, I’ll never give up. There are possibilities still untried, from doing likely to be happier and longer. Enjoy deadline for letters is 5 p.m., on Monday for that week’s issue. nothing (my favorite) to hiring someone who knows what they’re doing the new journey! (Anne’s favorite). 6 Tri-City Record August 1, 2019 Before it was named Paw Paw Lake, Potawatomi called it “Sa-bi-na-ge-na” According to Mabel Branch a-gan meaning “Earthly Come the dawn, they discov- found the bay had receded a Stark recorded Pokagon gave Stark’s book, “Trails from Paradise.” ered the shore near the bay’s bow’s shot from their canoes, the Potawatomi name of the Shingle Diggin’s,” native One spring morning, the tribe outlet had given way and there which had lain the night before new lake as “Sa-bi-na-ge-na,” Americans had a legend of the living on the banks of the bay was a wild river sweeping rocks in circles around the shore, and meaning “It swallows the river creation of Paw Paw Lake and a were awakened by a loud roar- and trees out to Lake Michigan. the beautiful bay had changed in storm and spews it out in sun- name. ing noise. According to Pokagon, “They into a lake as it now appears. shine.” The myth told to her by PUBLIC BEACHES ON PAW PAW LAKE Potawatomi Chief Simon There are two public swimming beaches on There are no lifeguards. No boat dockage is allowed off the piers. Pokagon (d.1899) has a great Paw Paw Lake, both are owned and maintained by lake that extends all the way to Watervliet Charter Township. Sunset Beach is located just off North Watervliet Road, Hartford and Bangor, of which The beaches are open behind the Board of Trade. Public parking is on Lake Avenue. Paw Paw Lake was a bay on the 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. extreme western limits. The There are swimming piers and Forest Beach Park is at the foot of portable toilets at each beach. Pier Street off Forest Beach Road. name of the Bay was Ki-tchi-git- Let us welcome you to Paw Paw Lake summer fun...... and when you can, stop in and say hello!

ByFruit Teresa Smithers Acrestomers a huge assortmentoffers of locally- berries, a and variety a very limited supply of Acresof also fresh offers frozen fruit andproduceThe Bjorges are also peach breeders Fruit Acres is a family farm market in grown fruits and vegetables that are apricots. Shoppers will also find a frozen fruit pies, preserves, jams, jel- and any brand with the word “star” in Coloma, Michigan, that features a high quality, great tasting, tree- wide variety and quantity of vegeta- lies, honey, sauces and salsas. it is their patent (they currently have wide variety of fresh fruit and vegeta- ripened and reasonably priced,” prom- bles including squash, sweet corn, A nice selection of antique apple twelve patents). As an intern at bles. The Friday family has been ises Annette. tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, and a crates and mini fruit baskets are on Michigan State University, Annette farming the 200-acre fruit farm for Right now, their shelves carry such huge selection of peppers. site as well. worked for a peach breeder and 173 years, since 1846. The fruit mar- fruit as cantaloupe, watermelon, blue- In addition to fresh produce, Fruit Peaches and the Polar Vortex brought home that knowledge to use ket began in 1964 when Jim Friday right here in Southwestern Michigan. was looking for a way his children The polar vortex this past winter hit could raise money for college. the peaches hard, so there will be no In 1983, the farm was passed down u-pick peaches this year. However, and sold to Randy and Annette they do have a limited supply of their (Friday) Bjorge. own Risingstar peaches from the farm The Bjorges grow black sweet cher- at Fruit Acres Farm Market. They also ries, Rainier sweet cherries, sour pie hope to have Michigan Red Haven cherries, sweet peaches, nectarines, Freestone peaches around August 10 plums, apricots, pears and 20 varieties for about two weeks. of apples (including Honeycrisp). U-Pick fruits About 40% of what the Bjorges grow In addition to the fruit market, visitors is sold right at their fruit market with can obtain hands-on farm experience the rest being brokered out. What they through picking their own fruit out at don’t grow themselves, they obtain the farm. At Fruit Acres, sour cherries from local farmers to offer visitors to and sweet cherries picking began in their stand the best variety. July and are done for this year. Farmers, first There will be no u-pick peaches for Annette and Randy Bjorge love farm- 2019. U-Pick apples will be available ing. Even after 36 years, each spring, in September and October at 2789 watching the crops come up, they Friday Road. grow excited all over again, anticipat- Hours ing the harvest that will fill their fruit Fruit Acres market is open June market. They are continuously work- through October, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily. ing to improve each breed of fruit and See harvest updates on their website, vegetable they grow. ENJOY THE FESTIVAL! Randy and Annette (Friday) Bjorge welcome you to the Glad-Peach Festival. fruitacresfarm.com, or follow them on “It is our mission to offer our cus- Stop by Fruit Acres while you’re in Coloma! Facebook (Fruit Acres Farm Market). RELAX & HAVE FUN!

YOUR COMPLETE SPA & POOL HEADQUARTERS Spa & Pool Maintenance Spa & Pool Repairs Pool & Spa Chemicals Free Water Analysis 1-800-779-0909 Large Parts InventoryHours: M-F 10-6 Sat. 10-4 Sun. 10-2 HOURS: M-F, 10-6 / SAT, 10-4 / SUN, 10-2 August 1, 2019 Tri-City Record 7 English as a Second Language offered on Community Calendar all LMC campuses Sponsored as a community service by Registration is now open to the com- demands of non-native English speak- college.edu or (269) 927-4557. Stu- Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill munity for non-credit English as a Sec- ers in the Berrien County area. Friends dents who successfully complete the Send Community Calendar listings to: ond Language (ESL) classes at Lake and relatives from abroad who are vis- course will receive a certificate of Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098; Michigan College. iting family can benefit from our ‘Con- completion from LMC. The registra- Fax to (269) 463-8329; Courses will run September 23 versation and Culture’ classes. Newly tion deadline is Thursday, September or E-mail to [email protected] through November 14 on LMC’s Ben- hired employees or temporary workers 12, 2019. Listings must be renewed weekly; the listings deadline ton Harbor, Niles, and South Haven in business can benefit from our ‘Email for next week’s newspaper is 12:00 noon on Tuesday campuses. Writing’ class to help them better com- Students will learn about U.S. culture municate in the work place. Those and American English language looking to apply to colleges and uni- Saturday, Aug. 3, 8:30 a.m. “GLAD-PEACH 5K RUN/WALK” in through instruction in speaking, listen- versities in Michigan, Indiana, and Illi- Watervliet All Coloma. Sign up at www.runsignup.com ing, reading and writing, as well as nois as an international student can Saturday, Aug. 3 “TAKE AN ADULT FISHING DAY” Check out michi- field trips throughout Berrien County. work on completing their applications Class Reunion gan.gov/fishing and look for the Family Friendly Fishing Waters link in the At the end of a class, students will be by taking our ‘TOEFL iBT Test Prepa- Where to Fish section. prepared to use their new language ration’ class. And most important of all reservations Sunday, Aug. 4, 2 p.m. “WATER SKI SHOW” on Paw Paw Lake. Can be skills socially, in the workplace or to – we’ll be able to offer beginner- and viewed from boats or Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club, 5099 Shoreview Dr., prepare for further study at LMC. low-intermediate-level classes for Coloma. Food and drinks available for donation from 1:30-3 p.m. Cash bar Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced those in the early stages of language due August 9 for cocktails and beer. Sponsored by Paw Paw Lake Association. level classes are available in the learning,” said ESL Program Adminis- Watervliet Public Schools All Class August 5-9, 9 a.m.-noon “SOCCER CAMP” at Midway Baptist Church, evening and day. Non-native English trator, Daniela Ortiz. Reunion is Saturday, August 17 at Wa- 7517 Red Arrow Hwy, Watervliet, for kids ages 5-10. FREE. Pre-register at speakers over the age of 18 are wel- Most classes are eight-weeks long tervliet Middle School, 450 East St. www.midwayministries.org come regardless of visa status or pre- with two class sessions per week. Joseph Street. Social hour begins Thursday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m. “NATURE NUGGETS” Sarett naturalists pres- vious language training. Course Classes are scheduled either Mondays at 11:00 a.m., with lunch being served entation and book signing at North Berrien Historical Museum, 300 Coloma instructors have credentials in Teach- and Wednesdays, or Tuesdays and at noon. Ave. No RSVP required; cash only book sales ing English as a Second Language Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. or in Anyone that graduated from, or at- Saturday, Aug. 10, 12 noon “TRENT MCKINNEY MEMORIAL GOLF (TESOL) and at least five years of ex- the morning, depending on which class tended the Watervliet Public School OUTING” at Pipestone Creek Golf Course. $65/per person includes carts perience teaching English to adults. a student takes. system is welcome to attend. Current and steak dinner. Deadline to register is August 4. Contact Travis McKin- “In comparison to last fall, we’re For more information and registration, and former school employees are wel- ney, 269-308-1177 or [email protected]; or Nicole McKin- pleased to offer a wider variety of visit www.lakemichigancollege.edu/ come as well. ney,,269-308-1176 or [email protected]. classes this September that meet the esl-ce or contact esl@lakemichigan- Besides the social hour and lunch, August 8-10 “VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL” at Calvary Pentecostal tours will be available for the Middle Church, 13 South Haver St., Hartford. Thursday & Friday 10 a.m.-noon, Sat- and High School buildings and urday Fun Fair 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information contact Kerri Archie at grounds. (269) 254-5929. Reservations are $15 per person, and Friday, Aug. 9, 9 a.m. “COMMUNITY GOLF MIXER” hosted by NB 4th Annual are due by Friday, August 9. A down- Community Development & Coloma Watervliet Area Chamber of Commerce loadable reservation form and more in- at Paw Paw Golf Club, 4548 Forest Beach Rd., Watervliet. 4-person scram- “Breastfeeding on the Bluff” formation may be found on the ble; $60/person. RSVP to Chana Kniebes at 269-757-2457 or “Watervliet All Class Reunion” page [email protected] by Aug. 1 event to celebrate breastfeeding on Facebook. Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. “BACKPACKS FOR GOOD” school More information is also available by readiness event at Midway Baptist Church, 7517 Red Arrow Highway, Wa- calling Marsha Stennecke Cole at 269- tervliet hosted by Berrien Community Foundation. Event includes backpack in Berrien County 463-3712, or Donna Gillard Curtis at give away, free vaccinations by Berrien County Health Dept., a mobile food The Berrien County Health Depart- Organization recommend at least six 269-463-6680. pantry and more. For more information, call 983-3304. ment, in partnership with the Berrien months of exclusive breastfeeding. Saturday, Aug. 10, 4 p.m. “CHS CLASS OF 1979 REUNION” at 10023 County Breastfeeding Coalition, will Breastfeeding has been proven to have Rose Hill Rd, Berrien Springs. RSVP required. For more information contact host the 4th annual “Breastfeeding on countless health benefits for mothers Author to Debbie Becker, [email protected] or Debbie (Ory) Beckert, the Bluff” event occurring on Saturday, and babies, as well as long-term posi- [email protected]. August 3 starting at 9:30 a.m. in Lake tive public health impacts throughout present on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2 p.m. “VB HISTORICAL MUSEUM SPEAKER” is Bluff Park across from the St. Joseph the community. As of 2014, Michigan Tyler Sleep presentation on Van Buren County police agencies. Call 269- Public Library in St. Joe. mothers who nurse their children in Kalamazoo 621-2188 Wed., Fri., or Sunday for more information, noon to 5. Admission The “Breastfeeding on the Bluff” public are protected from discrimina- is $5 for 12 and up, $2 for 5-11. event taking place on August 3 is part tion and prosecution. The “Breastfeed- inventor at August 12-17 “BERRIEN COUNTY YOUTH FAIR” Visit www.bcyf.org of the “2019 Global Big Latch On”, a ing Anti-Discrimination Act” gives for more information. global breastfeeding awareness cele- women the right to nurse a child in any VBRGS Thursday, Aug. 15, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. “SILVIQUE JEWELRY SALE” at bration, where moms across the globe place that is open to the general public, Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet sponsored by the auxiliary. are linked in simultaneous breastfeed- including stores, restaurants and mu- meeting Friday, Aug. 16, 5-8 p.m. “SPAGHETTI DINNER” hosted by Michigan ing, which occurs annually during nicipal buses. Flywheelers Museum held at South Haven American Legion, 129 Michigan Cynthia Jeffrey, author of the book World Breastfeeding Week (August 1- More information can be found at Ave. $9/adult & $4/children 12 and under. For more information, contact the “Kalamazoo’s Extraordinary Inventor 7). Mothers, fathers, families and www.facebook.com/berriencounty- museum at 269-639-2010. Jay B. Rhodes 1865-1931” will be the breastfeeding supporters can start ar- breastfeedingcoalition or by calling Saturday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m. “WATERVLIET ALL CLASS REUNION” guest speaker at the next meeting of the riving at 9:30 a.m. for registration, be- 269-926-7121. at Watervliet Middle School, 450 E. St. Joseph St. Social hour 11 a.m.; lunch Van Buren Regional Genealogical So- fore the “Big Latch On” occurs at served at noon. $15/person registration due Aug. 9. Anyone that graduated ciety on Monday, August 19, beginning 10:30 a.m. Breastfeeding support edu- from, or attended the Watervliet Public School system is welcome to attend at 7 p.m. cation and resources, gifts for moms, (also current & former employees). More information is available by calling Jay B. Rhodes, a former resident of face painting for kids, a photo booth, Marsha Stennecke Cole at 269-463-3712, or Donna Gillard Curtis at 269- Spaghetti dinner Kalamazoo, is credited for over 230 and refreshments for the whole family 463-6680. patents, his earliest when he was just will be provided. Transportation to the Saturday, Aug. 17, 12-4 p.m. “AGRICULTURE HISTORY DAY” at fundraiser for 13 years old. Yet little is known of the event is also available and can be re- North Berrien Historical Museum, 300 Coloma Ave., Coloma. For additional man who has come to be known as served by calling the Berrien County information contact the Museum at (269) 468-3330 or Info@northberrien- Michigan “Kalamazoo’s Edison” and “Patent Health Department. history.org. or visit www.northberrienhistory.org under events King.” Cynthia’s extensive research The Berrien County Breastfeeding Saturday, Aug. 17, 3:30 p.m. “ARCFEST: BEER RELEASE & MUSIC Flywheelers has uncovered many stories, newspa- Coalition has a mission to provide sup- FESTIVAL” at Arclight Brewery, 544 N. Main St., Watervliet. Tickets are per articles and photos which will be port for the community by identifying $12; kids under 12 are free. Tickets and more information are available at included in her presentation and many and growing opportunities for on- Museum Arcfest.net. Hungry for some homemade authentic Rhodes artifacts that will be going breastfeeding support and pro- Saturday, Aug. 17, 5:30 p.m. “WHS CLASS OF 1974 REUNION” at Sur- spaghetti? The Michigan Flywheelers on display. There will be copies of the motion, normalizing breastfeeding in fari Joe’s Indoor Waterpark at M-140 & I-94. $20/person; RSVP with pay- Museum is hosting a homemade book available for purchase. the community, and ensure that fami- ment to Penny Sempert, 2620 Friday Rd, Coloma MI 49038; due by Aug. 1 spaghetti dinner fundraiser Friday, This meeting is free and open to the lies have the resources needed to have Friday, Aug. 23, 10:30 a.m. “PARCOURSE GRAND OPENING” at Aug. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Amer- public – everyone is welcome! It will a successful breastfeeding relationship. Lakeland Hospital Watervliet ican Legion in South Haven. be held at the Van Buren Conference The Coalition has membership and Saturday, Aug. 24, 1 p.m. “65th BIRTHDAY PARTY” for Watervliet High Dinner includes spaghetti with meat Center, 490 South Paw Paw Street in support from a variety of community School Class of 1972. Cookout with live music & games. $10/person. BYOB sauce, garlic bread, salad and dessert. Lawrence. The VBRGS welcomes organizations, such as Lakeland and dish to pass. Money due July 31 to Freda Foster, 67828 Red Arrow Hwy, The cost is $9 per adult and $4 for chil- anyone with an interest in genealogy Health, InterCare Community Health Hartford 49057 – phone 921-4128 for more info or go to WHS Class of 72 dren 12 and under. and local history. Network, and Michigan State Univer- Facebook page. Proceeds from the dinner are ear- For more information about this and sity Extension, as well as representa- Saturday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m. “50-YEAR CLASS REUNION” for Coloma marked for the construction of a new other programs, email tion from breastfeeding mothers and High School Class of 1969 at Coloma F.O.P. Lodge, 470 Angling Rd. For addition to the Stephenson Barn on the [email protected], visit their website advocates. more information, email [email protected], call 630-464-8287 or check out museum property. The addition will at vbrgs.org, or check out their Face- “This event is an opportunity to cele- the Facebook page of Coloma High School Class of 1969 50th Reunion. allow more space for educational book page, VBRGS Southwest Michi- brate and support all breastfeeding RSVP required. events and other programs. gan Genealogy. families in Berrien County and encour- Sunday, Aug. 25 “MURDER MYSTERY” at the Van Buren County His- The South Haven American Legion is age the community support of breast- torical Museum, 58471 Red Arrow Hwy., Hartford. Clues given out all day. located at 129 Michigan Ave. For more feeding as a natural part of day-to-day Call 269-621-2188 Wed., Fri., or Sunday for more information, noon to 5. information, contact the museum at life,” said Mistel de Varona, breast- Share your good news Admission is $5 for 12 and up, $2 for 5-11. 269-639-2010. feeding peer counselor coordinator at Sept. 5-8 “ANTIQUE ENGINE & TRACTOR SHOW” at Michigan Fly- As a reminder, the Antique Engine & with the readers of the the Berrien County Health Depart- wheelers Museum, 06285 68th Street, South Haven. Cost is $7; children 12 Tractor Show at the Flywheelers Mu- Tri-City Record... ment. In Michigan, 80% of moms ini- and under are free with paid admission. Watch for more information on seum is Thursday, Sept. 5 - Sunday, tiate breastfeeding after birth; however, email to www.michiganflywheelers.org or Facebook. Sept. 8, 2019. Visit their web site at at 6 months of age, only 26% of babies [email protected] Sunday, Sept. 8, 9:30 a.m. “CONSIGNMENT AUCTION” fundraiser at www.michiganflywheelers.org or on are still exclusively breastfed. The Michigan Flywheelers Museum during Antique Engine & Tractor Show. For Facebook for more details. or mail to: American Academy of Pediatrics, Cen- Tri-City Record, PO Box 7, auction information, contact Mike at 269-369-9500. ters for Disease Control and Preven- Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. “FESTIVAL OF FAMILIES” hosted tion, and the World Health Watervliet MI 49098 by Berrien RESA at the Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, Berrien Springs.

Tri-County Computer Services 104 N. Main St., Watervliet 269-463-4963 Computer Sales & Repairs Windows 7 will no longer be supported as of January 14, 2020. Bring your computer in for upgrade evaluation Windows 10 upgrade with no data - $9900 Windows upgrade with data backup - $15900 8 Tri-City Record August 1, 2019 if attendees register on EventBright by tomers are reminded to take the fol- going to https://www.eventbrite.com/ lowing precautionary actions to Police e/5th-annual-senior-conferencethe- reduce their exposure to lead: Use a preceded her in death in April of 2010. power-of-positive-aging-registration- water filter certified to remove lead AMELIA F. FAJARDO MD She delivered over 2,000 babies in her Reports 65664025869 or if they sign up at from the water, or an NSF/ANSI 53 Amelia F. Fajardo,Tr i MD,-City 90, Area died practice. Obituaries She received an Excellence By Annette Christie their local senior center. Free trans- Certified filter. Residents who do not Thursday, July 25, 2019, at the in Medical Practice from the Coloma man perishes portation to the event will also be pro- have a filter and have not used their Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Governor and a Lifetime Achievement vided by signing up at their local sen- water for six hours or more should St. Joseph. Award from the AMA. Amelia was a in water incident ior center up to two weeks before the flush their pipes to reduce the amount Visitation was on Tuesday, July 30, at member of the St. Joseph Catholic On July 28, 2019 at approximately event. of lead in their drinking water. Pipes the Davidson Parish and a founding member of 7:29 p.m. first responders were dis- TRIAD is a community organization can be flushed by running faucets for Chapel of Florin Birthright. She was an excellent seam- patched to a potential water rescue on dedicated to the safety and well being at least five minutes or by taking a Funeral Service in stress, had an award winning rose gar- the Paw Paw River in the 7100 block of elders in Berrien County. It is a shower, running a load of laundry or Coloma. A mass den and an avid tennis player. of Red Arrow Highway in Watervliet partnership with the Berrien County washing dishes. After flushing, run the celebrating her life She leaves behind her brother, Hector Township. Sherriff’s Department and the water from your faucet until cold was held on dela Fuente; her children, Ruthie (Ed Chad Whittington, a 42-year-old male Michigan Department of Health and before drinking or cooking with the Wednesday, July Flemming), Romel and Rico; mother from Coloma, was kayaking on the Human Services and is made up of water. Use cold tap water for drinking 31, at the St. of two of her grandchildren, Meghan river with his wife. During the trip, the community organizations and compa- and cooking. Use bottled water for Joseph Catholic TerMeer; her grandchildren: Greg and pair took a break to swim. While in nies that support that goal and provide preparing baby formula or use Ready- Church in Watervliet. Burial followed Sabrena, Rico Jr., Rolando Yari, Cody, the water, Whittington became dis- goods and services to elders. to-Feed formula. Do not boil the in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Amelia “Boo,” Ethan and Tristan; and tressed. Sponsors for this event are: the water, as boiling will not reduce the Watervliet. A reception was held after- many nieces and nephews. Whittington’s wife was able to pull Berrien County Health Department, amount of lead in the water. Clean ward in the church basement. Preceding her in death was her son, him partially to shore and contact 911. Spectrum Health Lakeland, PACE of faucets’ aerators or screens at least Memorials in her memory may be Roland (February 2017). Upon arrival, first responders per- Southwest Michigan, Meals on every six months. made to Amelia Fajardo for the trust formed life-saving measures, howev- Wheels of SW Michigan/Senior More information about lead in drink- fund for her grandchildren’s educa- CHAD WILLIAM er, they were unsuccessful. Nutrition Services Region IV, ing water can be found at www.bchd- tion. Please share messages, memories WHITTINGTON Whittington was pronounced UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, mi.org or by calling the Water or photos at www.florin.net. Chad William Whittington, 42, of deceased at the scene. Voice.Change.Hope.Alliance and the Response Hotline at 1-800-815-5485. Amelia was born on February 23, Coloma, MI has entered fully into the An autopsy was scheduled for Senior Centers of Berrien County. For 1929, in Manila, Philippines to presence of his LORD and Savior, Monday, July 29, 2019 in Kalamazoo, more information about the event and Manuel and Dominga dela Fuente. As Jesus Christ on Sunday July 28, 2019. Michigan. The Michigan State Police TRIAD, go to TRIAD of Berrien Lakeland receives a medical doctor specializing in OB- A celebration of life will be held were assisted at the scene by the County on Facebook. GYN for over 50 years in the Coloma Friday, August 2, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, recognition for area, she practiced with her husband F r e s h w a t e r Coloma Township Police Department, quality stroke care Rolando until his retirement. Rolando C o m m u n i t y Pokagon Tribal Police, Watervliet Fire Benton Harbor Department, North Berrien Fire Spectrum Health Lakeland has Church, 274 S. received the American Heart West Street, Rescue, and Pride Care Ambulance residents Service. Association/ American Stroke Coloma. Memorial encouraged to Association’s Get With The donations can be Guidelines Target: Stroke Honor Roll made to the fami- Van Buren County Sheriff hosting National Night Out continue taking Elite Gold Plus Quality Achievement ly. Award. The award recognizes the hos- Chad, the son of The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a National steps to prevent pital’s commitment to ensuring stroke Denny and Tillie Whittington, was patients receive the most appropriate born on June 28, 1977 in Fort Dodge, Night Out Open House to provide a lead exposure family-friendly night to residents. treatment according to nationally rec- IA. He attended Fort Dodge The City of Benton Harbor ognized, research-based guidelines. Community Schools. Chad had a pas- The event will take place at the announced Friday, July 26 that the Lawrence Park Pavilion on August 6, Lakeland earned the award by meet- sion for people that was larger than water supply is under a continuation ing specific quality achievement life. He lit up any room he walked 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. of the Action Level Exceedance of Officers will provide safety informa- measures for the diagnosis and treat- into. 15ppb for lead that has been in effect ment of stroke patients with the goal He was a devoted husband, father, tion while displaying some of the since October 2018. Out of an abun- equipment they use to keep residents of speeding recovery and reducing son, brother, uncle, and he had a zest dance of caution, the Berrien County death and disability. Before discharge, for life because of his love for the safe. Health Department reiterates the rec- Police officers, K-9 units, the Marine patients should also receive education Lord and shared it with everyone he ommendation that all Benton Harbor on managing their health, get a fol- came into contact with. He was an Patrol, the SWAT Team, reserve, City water customers, especially those mounted, and fire units will all be on low-up visit scheduled, as well as amazing basketball coach and very who may be pregnant or have children other care transition interventions. active in his community. He lived hand as well as McGruff the Crime in the home, take steps to reduce their Dog. Lakeland also received the associa- Romans 1:16 every day. risk of lead exposure by flushing their tion’s Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite He is survived by his wife Faith water for at least five minutes or using award. To qualify for this recognition, Whittington, and children Breana, an NSF/ANSI Standard 53 certified hospitals must meet quality measures Wesley and Isabella; his mother Tillie Triad of Berrien filter to remove lead from the water. developed to reduce the time between Whittington; siblings David (Kim) Since January 2019, the Berrien the patient’s arrival at the hospital and Whittington, Shelly (Mitch) Kraft and County presents County Health Department has been treatment with the clot-buster tissue Stevie Whittington all of Fort Dodge, providing NSF/ANSI Standard 53 cer- plasminogen activator, or tPA, the IA; nieces and nephews Michelle, 5th Annual Senior tified water filters to the residents of only drug approved by the U.S. Food MaKenzie and MaCaella Kraft, the City of Benton Harbor. To date, and Drug Administration to treat Krystal (David) Brown, Kyle (Tatum) Conference nearly 2,000 filters have been provid- ischemic stroke. Whittington, Kallie Whittington, TRIAD’s 5th Annual Senior ed to Benton Harbor City residents. “Lakeland has been stroke certified Dylan (Ashley) WolfTornabane and Conference, “The Power of Positive Any City resident who has not yet for over a decade and has achieved several great nieces and nephews. Aging,” will be held on September 17 received a water filter unit, or is in Gold Plus status for the past five He was preceded in death by his from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the First need of a replacement filter cartridge, years, which further signifies our father Denny Whittington, grandpar- Church of God, 2627 Niles Avenue in is welcomed to obtain one through the commitment to provide excellent ents Basil and Marty Standberg, Bob St. Joseph. The free conference is following ways: First Monday of each patient care to our community,” said and Esther Coleman and Uncle open to anyone and will feature a wide month from 4-6 p.m. at Harbor of Chris Fox, director of nursing and Wesley Joe Standberg. array of vendors with programs and Hope Church, 769 Pipestone, Benton executive director of clinical care “Amazing Grace, How sweet the services to help keep seniors healthy, Harbor; Third Thursday of each services, Spectrum Health Lakeland. sound, that saved a wretch like me, I safe and aging well. month, 4-6 p.m. at Benton Harbor “Through our multi-disciplinary team once was lost, but now am found, There will be five presentations Public Library, 213 E. Wall St., approach, we have achieved high level Twas blind but now I see.” throughout the day. Trisha Hoffman, Benton Harbor; Monday thru Friday, results in most all measures that mat- Physical Therapist at Spectrum Health 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Berrien County ter most for stroke patients, including We are here to help Health Department, 2149 E. Napier with Lakeland, will discuss “Joint Health 75 percent of our patients receiving Death Notices and Joint Pain.” William Westerbeke, Ave., Benton Harbor. life-saving tPA medication within 60 62, of Watervliet died all Rickey Strand, JD, Elderlaw and Estate Planning Residents with questions are encour- minutes or less upon arriving at the July 26, 2019 at home. Hutchins your Attorney will present the “Elder Tip aged to call the Water Response hospital.” Funeral Home, Watervliet funeral Zone,” an online marketplace of tips Hotline at 1-800-815-5485. “We are pleased to recognize 81, of Coloma died and cremation needs Marian Strand, and helpful gadgets for seniors. A The Berrien County Health Spectrum Health Lakeland for their July 26, 2019 at Spectrum Lakeland presentation on “Advance Care Department continues to offer blood commitment to stroke care,” said Lee Hospital, St. Joseph. Hutchins Funeral Calvin & Leonard Planning” will be offered by Julie lead testing and monitor the blood H. Schwamm, M.D., national chair- Home, Watervliet Griffin from Caring Circle. Julie lead levels of children under age six person of the Quality Oversight 88, of Benton Funeral Homes Mary A. Gelder, Weckel, LMSW, ACSW at Geriatric throughout the county, as children Committee and Executive Vice Chair 8 E. Main St., Hartford 621-4101 Harbor died July 29, 2019 at Lakeland Connections will discuss “How to under the age of 6 are at the greatest of Neurology, Director of Acute Gerald M. Birmele, Manager Medical Center, St. Joseph. Duffield Deal with Anxiety and Depression” risk of lead exposure. Benton Harbor Stroke Services, Massachusetts 222 E. St. Joseph St., Lawrence & Pastrick Family Funeral Home and and Miranda Grunwell from residents can have their children test- General Hospital. “Research has Cremation Services, Coloma 674-8131 Dale D. Leonard, Manager Disability Network will talk about ed for lead in their blood at InterCare shown that hospitals adhering to clini- 71, of Melva L. Saline-Meachum, “Leader Dogs and Support Animals.” Community Health Network (800 M- cal measures through the Get With Hartford died July 29, 2019 at home. Meg Killips, Activities Coordinator at 139, Benton Harbor), at Spectrum The Guidelines quality improvement Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford PACE of Southwest Michigan will Health Lakeland Center for Outpatient initiative can often see fewer readmis- 53, of Hartford Tamara K. Wheeler, lead attendees in a “Positive Power Services (3900 Hollywood Road, St. sions and lower mortality rates.” died July 29, 2019 in Calhoun County, Burst Stretch and Energize” activity Joseph), or at the Berrien County According to the American Heart Michigan. Purely Cremations – Starks mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Health Department (2149 E. Napier Association/ American Stroke Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Raffle prizes will be announced at the Ave, Benton Harbor). Association, stroke is the fifth cause Services, Benton Harbor end of the event. Despite the ongoing Action Level of death and a leading cause of adult The Veterans Community Action Exceedance for lead in the drinking disability in the United States. On Team will have a Mobile Enrollment water, there have been no significant average, someone in the U.S. suffers a Unit in the parking lot at the First increases in elevated blood lead levels stroke every 40 seconds and nearly Church of God to enroll or re-enroll in Benton Harbor children; overall 795,000 people suffer a new or recur- Hope veterans into the VA and to answer trends show elevated blood lead levels rent stroke each year. questions about VA benefits. have been decreasing since 2011. Lutheran Lunch will be provided at no charge All Benton Harbor City water cus- Salem Plymouth Church Lutheran Church Congregational Coloma and Preschool “The FriendlyChurch Church @ the corner We specialize in of 1st Street & Red Arrow Hwy” Cremation Only WELS LCMS 123 First Street - Watervliet, MI 49098 Fraternal Order of Police Lodge David Helms, 876-1208 No embalming~No Casket F.O.P. Worship 10:30am Interim Pastor 269-468-6567 Thursday Dinner, Aug. 1 $1095.00 5-8 p.m. Why Pay More Worship 9:00am Adult Sunday School Baked Pasta. garlic bread, 269-621-3407 10:00 AM 1997 Meadowbrook Rd. www.hopelutheranhartford.com and salad, $7 each Benton Harbor, MI Sunday School & Morning Worship The FOP will be closed Phone 269-926-9440 Bible Study 10:15am 11:00 AM Friday August 2 www.purelycremations.org 205 Bennet Ave. “An Independent, 275 Marvin St. 468-3432 Subsidiary of Starks Family Hartford, Mi 49057 Coloma, MI 49038 Fundamental, Bible Funeral Homes Believing Fellowship” 3470 Angling Rd., Coloma August 1, 2019 Tri-City Record 9

ByAnnual Annette Christie Colomaafter, the Prince and Princess Glad-Peachof the fes- from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. FestivalThe judging will be atthis approximately weekendGRAND MARSHALL The annual celebration of the gladio- tival will be crowned. The family art fair will be held in 7:00 p.m. The Peach Pit Spit is hosted continued from Page 1 lus flower and peaches kicks off Fri- Opening evening entertainment is the Laura Baker Park from 10:30 a.m. until by Mr. Coloma and his Court and is in has volunteered for the Glad-Peach day, August 2 in downtown Coloma. band “Hey Girl Hey”. 12:30 p.m. and again from 2:00 – 4:00 the True-Easy Block at 2:30 p.m. Festival, the Mendel Center and the The family-friendly festival features Saturday, August 3 kicks off with the p.m. The hotdog eating contest is on the Southwest Michigan Symphony Or- two stages of entertainment, a carnival, annual pancake breakfast at the North The 52nd Annual Glad-Peach Festival showcase stage at 3:30 p.m. It is lim- chestra. She and her husband Monte food and craft vendors, a car and mo- Berrien Fire Rescue Station starting at Parade will be held at 1:00 p.m. and ited to the first 12 contestants and has (who has since passed) helped to or- torcycle show, the Grand Parade, and a 6:00 a.m. It will last until noon and be lead by Grand Marshal Carole Sterna- a first prize of $100. The hotdog eating ganize the Glad-Peach Festival parking spectacular fireworks display. repeated Sunday morning at the same man. The registration table will be contest will be followed by a balloon project at the Church. “It has become Vendor and food booths could open as time. Vendor and all other food booths open at 8:30 across from the Coloma toss and a Peach Pie Eating Contest. a major fundraiser for the church,” soon as noon on opening day. Bake will open at 10:00 a.m. Dollar General. Line-up could begin at Entertainment on Saturday night in- Sternaman said. She is also in the Fest and Gladiolus entries will be ac- 10:00 a.m. with judging at 11:15. All cludes the band “Dart Board Compro- choir and rings hand bells at the cepted at Soulard’s Bakery in down- The Glad-Peach 5K Run / 5K Walk units are requested to use glads and mise” on the Leonard Main Stage church. town Coloma starting at 11:00 a.m. will start off from Salem Lutheran peaches in decorating their unit. Tro- starting at 5:00 p.m., followed by In her free time, she enjoys yoga and The winners will be announced at the Church at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Au- phies will be awarded 15 minutes after “Ginger and Her Baked Goods”. bridge at the North Berrien Senior opening ceremonies. gust 3. Online registration can take the end of the parade at the Main Stage. The night will be topped off with the Center. “They are a great group of peo- place at www.runsignup.com. It is a If a unit wins an award and are unable Peach-Tac-U-Lar Aerial Fireworks ple,” Sternaman said. From 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Mike Struwin part of the “Michigan Fruit Belt Se- to be at the award presentation, they Display downtown. Sternaman looks forward to the festi- will be on the Leonard Main Stage ries”. Registration cost is $25. Run- can be picked up at City Hall the fol- Sunday will bring the car/motorcycle val every year and seeing her returning with the Alley Kat Dance Studio per- ners will be running across the Paw lowing week. show, a Kids Fun Fair from 10:30 – students and the band that often finds forming on the Showcase Stage at 5:30 Paw River Bridge and around the sce- The Peach Pit Spit and the Chalk the 11:30 a.m., Community Worship Serv- her at the parking lot at the church dur- p.m. nic, historic Paw Paw Lake. Pre-reg- Street events will be held following the ice on the Leonard Main Stage from ing the event. This year the community The official opening of the festival is istration race packets can be picked up parade. It is the 7th year for the Chalk 11:00 – 12:30, and the kids pedal trac- of Coloma will be able to see her as she at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, August 2 and is on race morning starting at 6:30 a.m. the Street event which is held on Logan tor pull. leads the parade that she is so fond of held on the Leonard Main Stage. Soon The library will be hosting a book sale Street. Pre-registration is not required. The festival closes at 3:00 p.m. in the place that she loves. Visit the Coloma Glad-Peach Festival for all the family fun, this weekend and while you are enjoying your time there, visit us too!

2019 Glad-Peach Festival Schedule of Events 10 Tri-City Record August 1, 2019 Notice of Public structure is in the course of construc- CITY OF tion in accordance with a valid build- Hearing ing permit issued by the city and WATERVLIET WANTED TO BUY City of Hartford unless such construction is completed PLANNING OLD STRAWBERRY…picking car- within a reasonable time. WANTPublic ADS Notices andriers, grapeW a nt lugs, Ads antique advertising County of Van Buren 6. In case of recreational vehi- COMMISSION For sale, for rent, help wanted, items, old gas station stuff. Call 269- State of Michigan cles providing temporary housing of NOTICE OF PUBLIC lost & found, work wanted, 591-5737 guests or visitors on the premises: personal announcements, All Residents and Interested Parties: (7-18, 7-25, 8-1, 8-8-2019 TCR) HEARING thank-you notes, etc. The City of Hartford Planning such use shall be permitted for a peri- od not to exceed a total of two weeks. TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROP- $13.00 per ad of 25 words. Commission will hold a Public ERTY OWNERS OF THE CITY OF Hearing to consider an application for 7. Campers, pop-ups, R.V.’s NOTICE TO CREDITORS WATERVLIET, BERRIEN COUNTY, Add 10 cents/word over 25 words. rezoning of Parcel no’s. 80-52-816- motor homes or sport vehicles may be Repeat same ad for $2 less. OF ADMINISTRATION MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER 032-15, 80-52-816-032-10, 80-52- parked in a residential driveway for no Add $2 to border want ad. INTERESTED PERSONS: OF THE CURRY FAMILY 816-032-25, and 80-52-816-032-20 more than ten (10) consecutive days. Add $2 for tear sheet. BE IT HEREBY NOTICED that the REVOCABLE LIVING from Single Family R-1 Residential to If stored there they must not protrude Watervliet City Planning Commission Ad must be paid in advance Multi-Family M-F Residential. The past front of house so that they do not TRUST DATED will conduct, in accordance with AD PLACEMENT DEADLINE Public Hearing to consider this block neighbors view. IS NOON ON TUESDAY! MAY 1, 2015 Article XVII of the City's Zoning request has been scheduled for August 8. The storage of non motor- (fka The Curry Family Revocable ized items in a structure such as a car- Ordinance, a public hearing on Tri-City Record 12, 2019 at 7:30pm in the City Living Trust dated September 28, Monday August 26, 2019 at 6:05 p.m. 138 N. Main St., Box 7 Commission Room of City Hall. port, whose function is to house a 2003) at the Watervliet City Hall, 158 W. Watervliet, MI 49098 Everyone interested in making com- motorized vehicles or item such as Decedent: Vernon L. Curry, a/k/a Pleasant St., Watervliet, Michigan to ments will be given the opportunity to lawnmower or boat, is prohibited. (269) 463-6397 Fax 463-8329 Vernon Leroy Curry receive public questions or comments be heard. Storage of junk, unmovable or unsta- E-mail Social Security No. XXX-XX-2897 concerning a requested Special Land [email protected] ble camping equipment must not be Date Trust Established: September 28, Use Permit for property located at 115 Credit Card Payment Accepted RoxAnn Rodney-Isbrecht, Clerk visible by neighbors. Fully enclosed 2003 N. Main St. The property number is: City of Hartford garages, attached or detached and Restated and Amended: May 1, 2015 11-78-0340-0020-00-7. The site is 19 W Main St fully enclosed sheds are excluded and LIEN SALE Name and Address of Trustee: located on the west side of Main St. Hartford MI 49057 may be used for such storage. The following units will be taken Richard C. Curry and north of, and contiguous to, the 269-621-2477 9. Commercial trash containers under possession by Lindy’s Lockers 1818 Bainbridge Center Road Marathon gas station and is the former 269-621-2054 must be removed from curbside with- if payment is not made in full by 08- Coloma, Michigan 49038 Bob's Hobby Shop. The Special Land [email protected] in 24 hours of trash pick-up. 10-2019 Attorney for Trustee: Use Permit is being requested by the www.cityofhartfordmi.org (08-01-2019 TCR) Unit #37 RA Cindy “Clouse” Harley, Stephen W. Smith (P70723) Freshwater Community Church to (08-01-2019 TCR) Hartford Michigan Foster Swift Collins & Smith occupy and utilize the building as a Unit #216 RA Jennifer Herring, 800 Ship Street, Suite 105, CITY OF church and non-profit community Watervliet, Michigan St. Joseph, MI 49085 City of Coloma WATERVLIET center. Unit #49/#50 FB Linda Simmons, TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: All interested persons are invited to Coloma, Michigan Your interest in the administration of Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE attend the hearing and be heard. Starting on July 29, 2019, representa- (08-01-2019 TCR) this Trust may be barred or affected by Written correspondence relating to the Ordinance Updates tives of the city will be conducting the following: above matter may be mailed to the The purpose of this article is to pre- routine home inspections of the YARD SALE The Decedent, whose last known Watervliet City Hall, P.O. Box 86, vent, reduce or eliminate blight or water/sewer piping system for the pur- COLOMA…77198 48th Avenue, address was 67900 68th Avenue, Watervliet, MI. 49098; faxed to (269) potential blight in the City of Coloma pose of observation and data collec- Friday & Saturday August 2 & 3. Watervliet, Michigan, 49098, died on 463-7708; e-mailed to www.watervli- Michigan. tion. This data will be used to install, (08-01-2019 TCR) June 26, 2019. et.org, or hand delivered to the atten- 1. Brush and/ or junk piles of repair, and provide maintenance Creditors of the deceased are notified tion of the City Clerk. All correspon- unusable items must be removed with- towards future projects involving the that all claims against this Trust will dence will be accepted up to and dur- MOVING SALE in a seven (7) day period. city’s water, sewer, and storm-water AUGUST 1, 2 & 3…7594 Paw Paw be forever barred unless presented to ing the hearing and all correspondence 2. Front porches and decks systems. This data is instrumental in Ave. Chipper/shredder, wood working the Trustee, Richard C. Curry, at the will be read into the record. must not be used for storage. Visible helping to provide safe use of service tools, garden tools, misc. household address shown above, and the PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE “junk” is a violation. The term “junk” while also ensuring that our system is items. From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Attorney for Trustee, within four (4) that Watervliet City will provide nec- shall include parts of machinery or well maintained. These inspections (08-01-2019 TCR) months of the date of this publication essary and reasonable auxiliary aids motor vehicles, unused stoves or other will be conducted during normal busi- notice. and services, such as signers for the appliances stored in the open, rem- ness hours (9am-5pm, M-F) and are Notice is further given that this Trust hearing impaired and audio tapes of nants of wood, metal or any other planned to conclude by September 30, will thereafter be administered and printed material being considered at FOR SALE cast-off material, and boxes of unde- 2019. The City requests that property distributed to the persons entitled to it. the meeting upon six (6) business days EXCELLENT CONDITION…2011 termined contents, whether or not owners/tenants allow city representa- Date: July 25, 2019 notice by contacting the Watervliet Harley Davidson Super Glide 7000 such materials could be put to reason- tives to enter their homes during this Stephen W. Smith (P70723) City Clerk at the above contact infor- plus miles. Asking $8500 or best offer able use. time as provided in Chapter 54, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC mation or by phoning (269) 463-6769. Call 269-930-6791 for details. 3. Non-functional recreational 800 Ship Street, Suite 105 Article III, Division 2, Sec. 54-103 (07-25, 08-01-2019 TCR) equipment must be repaired and main- and Chapter 54, Article IV, Division 1, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 Robert Lohr tained for its original purpose or Sec. 54-173 of the Watervliet Code of Telephone: (269) 983-1400 Zoning Administrator removed. Ordinances. For any questions, com- FOR SALE (08-01-2019 TCR) (08-01-2019 TCR) 4. Trash receptacles must be RYE…for cover crops call 269-591- ments, or concerns, please call removed from view within 24 hours of 5737 Watervliet City Hall at 269-463-6769. pick-up service. (7-18, 7-25, 8-1, 8-8-2019 TCR) Sincerely, 5. The existence of any partial- R. Tyler Dotson, City Manager ly completed structure unless such (7-18, 7-15, 8-1-2019 TCR) August 1, 2019 Tri-City Record 11 traditional classroom setting and as a conditions; Yellow = Caution. Watch 8:30-11:30 a.m. and the 2-day course Hunting & self-paced, online course (with one re- for dangerous currents and high waves; is on Saturday, August 24 and Satur- quired field day). Red = Stop. Do not enter the water and day, September 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fishing Reports Locate and register for a hunter safety do not swim. For more information, call Tom Fo- By Angie Stair course nearby at Michigan.gov/Recre- Mahony said that recent conditions harty at 269-325-8065. Coloma Rod 621-4329 [email protected] ationalSafety. Also check the Coloma make it even more important for peo- and Gun Club is located at 6145 An- and Watervliet Rod and Gun clubs for ple to take extra precautions while gling Road. Fishing was good both north and south of the future classes. swimming, tubing or boating. The Coloma Rod & Gun Club is hold- piers. Dangerous high-water conditions and Even when swimmers are in an area ing a BBQ to raise funds for a new More anglers across the state are head- By Grand Haven good numbers of strong currents in the Sable River out- they have visited for years, the recent playground at the club. The BBQ is ing out with the cooler temperatures lake trout continue to be caught on the let into Lake Michigan have prompted high waters like this area has been ex- being held on Saturday, September 21 the Department of Natural Resources bottom in 100 to 160 feet with green or the Michigan DNR to close the outlet periencing can completely change the from 5 – 8 p.m. There will be kids (DNR) reported. Water levels are still yellow spin-glo. The occasional to swimming. The outlet area is not landscape, the water currents, every- games, marshmallows and a bonfire up in many locations around the state salmon was taken 30 to 60 feet down part of Ludington State Park’s desig- thing. beginning at 8 p.m. however the rivers should start to re- with spoons and flies. Steelhead action nated beach area, but access normally For more information about the beach The meal includes a choice of pulled cede by the weekend. on the piers by Grand Haven is slow. is not prohibited. flag warning system and the types of pork or chicken along with two sides, The DNR reminds all anglers 17 years CAUTION – Water continues to cover Kasey Mahony, Cadillac district su- water currents swimmers are likely to rolls, dessert and drink. Tickets are $15 of age and older, they are required to most of the Harbor Island launch park- pervisor for the DNR said that, “If experience in the Great Lakes, visit per person and will be available at the have a fishing license. ing lot. you’re in the designated swim areas, Michigan.gov/BeachSafety. club’s booth during Coloma Glad- Captain Kenny Bard of Rampage Saturday, August 3 is the third annual it’s easier to be mindful of the beach Peach Festival. They can also be pur- Fishing Charters out of South Haven Take an Adult Fishing Day in Michi- safety flags and any new warnings. We chased at the club or by calling reports that the Lake Michigan fishing Coloma Rod & gan. On that day the DNR will ask any- strongly encourage anyone who insists 269-944-6464. is going well with plenty of lake trout body who takes an adult fishing to on swimming in non-designated areas Gun Club Tickets need to be purchased in ad- being taken off the bottom in 80 to 120 share their picture with them using the to still take the time to check the flag The Coloma Rod & Gun Club will vance. Children 5 and under eat for feet of water. An occasional steelhead hashtag #TakeAnAdultFishing. They status in the designated areas.” hold their monthly CPL Class on Sat- free. was also caught at 40 to 60 feet in the will randomly select a few winners to The flag warning system colors and urday, Aug. 10, 2019. Class registra- water column. receive a fishing gear prize. conditions include: Green = Fair. Enter tion is held on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 Perch fishing was light in 28 feet of Kids can initiate their next fishing trip the water but stay aware of changing from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class is New disc golf club water, south of the piers in South by finding their gear, locating a place taught by a certified NRA and RSO in- Haven. Pier fishing was slow for all to fish and asking an adult to go with structor and the cost of the class is at Flaherty Park species, but an occasional Skamania them. Maybe they would like to locate $105. For more information on the Railhead disc golf club meets at Fla- (summer steelhead) were caught using a spot nearby by searching through the CPL class email inquiry@colomaro- herty Park in Watervliet every Wednes- alewife and shrimp. Duck Lake and Family Friendly Fishing Waters web- dandgunclub.com. day from 5-8 p.m. Currently, it has 32 Eagle Lake were the busiest for site or visit one of several state parks A DNR approved Hunter Safety members and gives out prizes and ace bluegills in the area. or visitor centers that offer instruction Course is being offered including pool money when someone gets a hole Ellinee Bait and Tackle on Big Paw on how to fish through the Hook, Line archery with Tom Fogarty. It is impor- in one. So far two people have won the Paw Lake by Coloma reported visiting and Sinker program. tant for hunters to know their gun and/ ace pool this season. families are keeping busy catching John’s or bow, know their responsibilities, and The club, with the help of Tyler Dot- panfish and the occasional nice bass VINYL their way around the woods. Pre-regis- son, Watervliet city manager, has made off the local docks. With nice weather, Hunting REPLACEMENT tration is taking place Sunday, Aug. 4, the course better than ever. the big lake is busy with boating traf- The DNR states that successful Glass fic, which is usual for the summer. Lo- hunters are safe hunters. Hunting is a WINDOWS Custom Mirrors cals are going out in the early evenings time-honored Michigan tradition. The Full Line Glass Shop when it quiets down to target walleye. responsibility for continuing that tradi- Screen Repairs They have been doing well with min- tion into the future begins with you. NatureBy Eileen Carlson, Naturalist Notebook nows, but also spoons and Texas rigs, Successful hunters agree that the last- and they are fishing deep. ing fun of hunting comes only when it & Carolyn Sundquist, Naturalist 271 Paw Paw St. 927-4832 [email protected] Going out of St. Joseph the weather is done safely and responsibly. 468-4227Coloma hampered salmon fishing last week, Hunter education courses teach new with very few boats making it out. Pier hunters firearm safety, responsibility, Sarett Nature Center is located at anglers caught steelhead and catfish by ethics, wildlife conservation and iden- Welcome 2300 Benton Center Road St. Joseph. Most anglers fished shrimp tification, game care, survival and first near the intersection of on the bottom. Yellow perch were aid. Courses are available through the Andy & Pete Red Arrow Hwy. and I-196 caught in 30 feet of water and fishing Department of Natural Resources, in a The sight of a necrophagous bird mune system among vertebrates.” to our team! feasting on its roadkill meal repulses Blood tests have shown that vultures many people. However, these scav- have very high amounts of antibodies engers, particularly turkey vultures, are against salmonella and botulinum tox- Brookfield Chrysler important “germ cleansers.” ins. Biologists aren’t sure if this is a ge- When they eat animals that died from netic trait or if young birds develop the ertified a bacterial or viral infection, they pre- immunity after ingesting small mostLube passenger - Oil cars -& lightFilter trucks C vent those microbes from spreading. amounts of infected food throughout Studies have proven that their drop- their “childhood.” uto pings and dry pellets (like owl pellets) Next time you see a vulture, thank it A have no sign of disease. for reducing the germ count! So why don’t the vultures get sick? A Go back in time with our naturalists to (269)927-6600 vulture’s stomach juices are so acidic experience what it was like for the No appointment needed! epair that they destroy most pathogens. They Voyageurs to canoe up and down the R are 10 to 100 times more acidic than St. Joseph River this Saturday, Aug. 3 Brookfield Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram 468-5555 human stomach juices. However, some and Sunday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 1845 Pipestone Rd. Benton Harbor Open Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30 hardy microbes can survive in this en- p.m. This event is located in Niles, at vironment. the Fort Street boat launch and Fort St. www.brookfieldchrysler.net DOWNTOWN COLOMA Fortunately, vultures have what has Joseph archeological site. VISA & MASTER CARD ACCEPTED been described as the “strongest im- 12 Tri-City Record August 1, 2019 Watervliet fall sports preparing for Tri-City Area Sports start of seasons With fall sports getting started in just three short weeks, the Watervliet Athletic Department remains as busy as ever. They recently hired head and View from the assistant coaches to fill out the varsity and junior varsity football programs, a boy’s basketball coach, and a middle Press Box school volleyball coach. We will have Please share your sports news, photos, and more on those people and positions in opinions with the Tri-City Record at the coming weeks. Varsity Boys Soccer [email protected] As noted in last week’s issue, Tom Isbrecht played a key role in the effort Box and jump right into the highlights to bring boys varsity soccer to of all things Indian Athletics! Watervliet for the first time. Tom was Hartford Hartford fall sports practices begin on an international business trip when Monday, August 12 the previous article was being written, Press Box The month of August is upon us, and but he kindly followed up with much more information about the team cre- By Jerrod Birmele that means in just a few short weeks, sports practices will begin in earnest. ation process, which follows. The athletes and coaches of Hartford Building a team from scratch is a time are just chomping at the bit to get back consuming process, which involves The changing of the calendar from the into action, and they will be able to COLOMA COMET ROCKET FOOTBALL CAMP... Dylan Groendyk many people. The most involved has month of July to August is the con- soon enough. The state calendar is takes a hand-off from Comet varsity football player Ian Ishmael during been Athletic Director Ken Dietz, and stant, yearly reminder that summer spread out slightly this year, so that one of the drills, as the Comet varsity and JV players and coaches held a plenty of credit goes to Angie vacation is quickly nearing its end – means that practices will start on two camp for Coloma’s younger generation. The camp was held on Saturday Gutierrez. and soon, the sights and sounds of ath- separate dates. Three sports will begin July 25, and was very well attended. Angie was instrumental in getting a letes cheering, hitting, kicking, run- their season on Monday, August 12 (TCR photo by Dave Vollrath) list of interested players along with ning and spiking will soon be heard and one other on Wednesday, August contact information. This needed to throughout the town! And, if you are 14. happen before the school year ended like me, you’ve been waiting for this Football so that once a coach was named, they very moment since the doors of school The Hartford Indian Varsity Football could reach out to the players and get Luke Golas (boys) and Doug Paran to much higher expectations in 2019. closed in June. team will begin practicing on Monday, things going. Angie did a great job in (girls) are set to return for another The team will tip-off their season on In this edition of the Hartford Press August 12. The team will be looking a limited amount of time to gather year on the running trails. The success Saturday, August 24, by traveling to Box, we will get you ready for what is to improve on a 5-4 record from one those contacts. Some of the players of these two teams will be highly Lawton to compete in the Lawton only going to be the beginning of year ago, which saw them fall just one who were most interested did their dependent on athlete turnout, as the Invitational. Two days after that, they another busy year for Indian athletes. game short of qualifying for the play- own player recruiting at the school, more numbers they have, the better will host Three Oaks River Valley to Are you ready to receive your early offs. Head Coach Brad Manning and they did a great job in generating opportunity they will have in compet- open the home slate of their schedule. taste of what is to come this fall in returns for his third season at the helm interest in the team. ing in the big team events. More detailed, in-depth previews will Hartford sports? Without further ado, of his alma mater, and despite what is Special thanks should go to Brennan The girls team is coming off of a sea- be available in the Tri-City Record in it’s time to open the door to the Press expected to be a smaller group than and Brady Bornas, Javier Gutierrez, normal, the team appears capable of son in which they finished second in the weeks to come, so we encourage and Nathan Isbrecht in this regard. contending for a playoff spot again the Southwest 10 Conference, and in you to stay tuned for them! You will There were others recruiting, but these Press Box this season. an MHSAA Regional meet, which not want to miss your first chance to young men would speak to anyone. The team begins their nine-game sea- qualified them for the state finals. Last meet the 2019 Hartford Indian Fall Also, once it became obvious the team Player of the son on Thursday, August 29 against year, thirteen young ladies participat- Sports teams. would be very young for a varsity Southwest 10 Conference favorite, ed in cross country, and only three Athletes, and their parents, are team, heavy on freshman and sopho- Cassopolis. The Indians will host four were lost to graduation. So, in reminded that in able to participate in mores, they did a good job of targeting Week! games this season – in addition to the essence, having made that run to state any practices or games, a physical upper classmen as well. season opener, they will host Bangor last season, the team has the depth to must be on file with the Hartford Once the Board of Education By Dave Vollrath (Sept. 27), Mendon (Oct. 4) and make another significant step forward Athletic Department. So, if you have approved the creation of a team, the This week’s Tri-City Record Marcellus (Oct. 11). So, we encourage this season. not done so yet, now is the time to do first step was to hire a head coach. The Player of the Week is Coloma 10U you to mark your calendars and be The boys team is coming off a season as such. Also, the Hartford Athletic position was posted and given the All-Star Softball player Jaidyn sure to get to Indian Stadium early to in which they started slowly, but fin- Department is streamlining its paper- appropriate amount of time to gather White. Jaidyn was a top notch cheer the team on! ished the year showing signs of rapid work process for athletics. It was men- applicants. Dietz held several inter- catcher on the 10U All-Star soft- Boys soccer improvement. The roster was a bit of a tioned in the Press Box a few weeks views and chose to hire Doug Bornas ball team that won the champi- The Hartford Indian Varsity Soccer concern for the team, as they ended back, but more information may be on July 9. Together they also hired onship at team will also begin practice on the season with just nine runners. The found at https://www.hpsathletics.org. Mackenzie Houlehen as an assistant Hartford and Monday, August 12. This program has good news, however, is only two run- All athletes and parents must com- coach. Doug also asked Tom Isbrecht finished run- been one of the significant highlights ners graduated, so if all of the other plete the online process in due dili- to help out as a volunteer assistant ner-up in in recent years, with the team winning seven runners return, and there is a gence. coach. Coloma and multiple conference and playoff titles, group coming up from the Middle As this column always concludes, GO Voluntary conditioning workouts B e r r i e n and making deep postseason runs each School this fall, the team will have INDIANS! began on July 16. Players get together Springs. of the past several seasons. Last sea- sufficient depth to return to competi- on Tuesdays and Thursdays for condi- Jaidyn is 11 son, the team went 19-4, won the tive heights. tioning workouts to prepare for the years old and Southwest 10 Conference title and a The cross country teams will make upcoming season. These are not offi- will be enter- district championship, before bowing their season debut on Wednesday, Watervliet cial practices, which won’t begin until ing the sixth out in the regional semifinals against a August 21, when they will travel to Press Box grade in Coloma Schools this com- talented Kalamazoo Hackett squad Bridgman to compete in the Bridgman ing year. Jeremiah and Kylie that went on to the state semifinals. Invitational. The team will host just See PRESS BOX White are her parents, and she has Head Coach Nick Blackmer, who has one home meet, the Teske Invitational, By John Oliphant a sister Amaria Echols, and a been the leader of the team since its on Thursday, September 5 at the Van continued on Page 13 brother Isaiah Perysian. inception as a club sport many years Buren County Fairgrounds. The annu- When she’s not playing softball, ago, returns to the post with continued al meet honors former coach and edu- Jaidyn also plays basketball, loves confidence. The Indians did lose a tal- cator, Robert Teske, whose untimely to dance, and plays tuba in the ented group of twelve seniors last passing in 2007 at the age of 65, still band. But her first love is softball. year; however, the program also reverberates around this small com- Always a Jaidyn is also a very good student boasted one of the more talented munity. and has grades to match. younger groups in the area, so watch Volleyball Jaidyn’s coach, Tony Jacobs, says out for this team. The Indians begin The Hartford Indian Varsity that she has great athleticism, their season with a tournament on the Volleyball team will begin practice on Available in which makes her an outstanding road on Saturday, August 17 at Adrian Wednesday, August 14. The team, catcher and hitter. Her positive under the direction of returning Head Small to Extra >ŝŌĂŶĚZĞĐůŝŶĞƌŚĂŝƌƐďLJ Lenawee Christian. 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HARTFORD TOURNEY ALL-STAR MVP… Coloma 10U All-Star www.countryhousefurniture.net Aislin Henagan holds the MVP trophy she won, which was voted on by 7652 Red Arrow Hwy., the Hartford umpires, following the annual tournament which was won Watervliet, MI 49098 by Coloma. Celebrating with Aislin is Bristol Stewart on the left and Open Mon., Wed., Friday McKenzie Harris on the right. 8-12 & 2-6 August 1, 2019 Tri-City Record 13 PRESS BOX continued from Page 12 Paw Paw Lake Water Ski the week of August 12. The voluntary workouts focus on conditioning, but Show this Sunday also include some passing and short sided scrimmaging. Isbrecht has been focusing on the Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club is host to a water ski show held on Paw Paw Lake middle school boys club team. Those Sunday, August 4, 2019. The show can be viewed from boats or the Yacht Club signups were last week, but if anyone located at 5099 Shoreview Dr. in Coloma beginning at 2 p.m. is interested they can still reach out to The public is invited to view the show from the Yacht Club. Hot dogs, brats, Angie Gutierrez at 269-757-1009. The chips and drinks will be available at the club from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., donations middle school club program serves as accepted. Cocktails and beer will be available for purchase from the club bar. the developmental feeder for the high This event is sponsored by the Paw Paw Lake Association. school team, and as such the coaches look at these two teams as one pro- gram, even though the middle school GOING TO STATE… Berrien County Straight Shooters 4-H girls are team is not an official school team, so headed to 4-H State Shoot. Just graduated from Hartford High school 18- far. Continuing to prepare the younger year-old Maggie Avery (left) from Hartford will be competing in senior players will only benefit the high Trap. Darlene Mattson (right), 20, from Benton Harbor, will compete in school team in the future. Tom said he senior open target Archery. She has completed her first year at KVCC in truly appreciates coach Manny Kalamazoo and is working at Whirlpool. Alvarado and his willingness to coach This year’s state shoot is at the Blue Water Sportsman’s Association of St. the club team on a volunteer basis. Clair County in Kimball, Michigan on August 3. Herman Mattson club Archery leader, Keith Krieger Trap leader, and Julie Holtsclaw club coor- dinator will be supporting and joining these two girls.

Coloma Press Box team were catcher Jaiden White (.792), Shortstop Madison Marfia Unique spin on (.648), first baseman Aislin Henagan By Dave Vollrath (.642), and second baseman Tatum scoring in Arend (.627). Karsyn Jacobs did an outstanding job GateWay Coloma 10U Softball All-Star team in the pitchers circle, and Jaiden caps fantastic run with Hartford White did the catching for every game annual softball Championship through the All-Star season. Their The Coloma girls 10U softball All- ability to hold the runners from steal- fundraiser GateWay Services held their 34th Star team, coached by Tony Jacobs, ing was one of the keys to Coloma’s annual “A Play for GateWay” softball had a tremendous run through the success defensively. marathon fundraising event on July 26 recently completed All-Star season. The team members are Karsyn and 27. The event took place at They entered three tournaments and Jacobs, Callie Crisenbery, Bethany Plangger’s Field in Benton Harbor made it to the finals and the champi- Rose, Madison Marfia, Lizzy Hardin, and featured twenty-four teams from onship game in all three. They really Aislin Henagan, Lila Groendyk, businesses throughout Berrien County played championship caliber ball in McKenzie Harris, Tatum Arend, and surrounding areas. Gast all of the tournaments, but lost a cou- Bristol Stewart, Campbell Kirby, and Manufacturing took home the (not so) ple of close championship games in Jaiden White. In addition to head coveted title of Tournament both Coloma and Berrien Springs. The coach Jacobs were coaches, Brenda Champions, as they spent the most team put it all together in taking home Crisenbery, Jason Stewart, and money bribing umpires, which is the the championship trophy from the Marshall Champion. “scoring” method GateWay uses each long running Hartford All-Star Coloma High School football year. Tournament. players and coaches host clinic for GateWay will use the more than The tournament run started with the Rocket players $31,000 raised during the two-day long standing Coloma tournament, On Saturday, July 27 the Coloma var- event to develop a center-based where they rolled over the competi- sity and junior varsity players and respite program for the families, loved tion in getting to the championship coaches hosted a football clinic for the ones, and primary caregivers of dis- game. They defeated the All-Star players signed up for the Rocket abled adults. This program will offer squads from Watervliet, Bangor, Football program. It was very well some measure of relief from the often Hartford, and then defeated Dowagiac attended with about eight high school overwhelming responsibility of caring in the semi finals. They met another players and head coach Joe Stephens for a disabled adult. “We look forward top notch team in the championship, a with members of his coaching staff to this event all year long, and each team they would be facing several leading about 43 players ranging from year I am amazed and humbled by the more times before all the tournament the first through sixth grades in a vari- generosity of this community,” said action had been concluded, South ety of drills. The leaders taught them GateWay’s Executive Director, Tim Haven. some of the basic football fundamen- Woodland Terrace Smith. “I’ve never seen anything quite Coloma lost in the championship tals, such as a 3-point stance, proper like it.” game in an absolute thrilling game, techniques in taking a hand off, catch- serves 4 locations This GateWay event was honored to that saw South Haven jump on the ing a football, throwing a pass, and Coloma... 6786 Red Arrow Hwy - 269-468-5800 have State Representative Pauline Coloma girls for six runs in the first some proper blocking and tackling Wendzel, from Michigan’s 79th inning, which put them in a 6-run hole techniques. It was about a two and Bridgman... 8850 Red Arrow Hwy - 269-465-7600 House District in attendance to throw before they came to bat. These gritty half hour clinic, and the older players out the ceremonial first pitch. Smith girls battled all the way back however, looked to be having just as much fun Niles... 13 Longmeadow Village - 269-683-7900 added, “Agencies and events like ours and eventually tied it 8-8 when they as the younger ones. do not garner a lot of attention, so hav- scored two runs in the bottom of the Portage (Beacon Point)...732 E. Center Ave - 269-775-1430 ing Representative Wendzel here was sixth. South Haven then scored one Coloma Comet Football extra special.” run in the 7th, which is extra innings golf fundraiser Wendzel is a lifelong Watervliet resi- for this age group, and held Coloma The annual football fundraising golf dent from a fourth generation scoreless in their half of the inning outing, hosted by the Coloma Varsity Bainbridge Township farming family. coming away with a 9-8 victory. football team, is being held at “I was incredibly honored to throw Jaiden White led Coloma with three Blossom Trails Golf Club in Benton out the first pitch at GateWay Services hits in the game while Aislin Henagan Harbor on August 4. Check in begins annual softball marathon! GateWay is and Bethany Rose each contributed a at 8 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9. doing incredible work right here in triple. Cost is $65 per person or $260 per our community to help those with dis- The next week the girls were playing team. This includes golf, cart, and abilities and other barriers to inde- in Hartford, but this time they had a food following play. Come out and pendent living. The money raised at Family owned and operated by the Dockerty Family, Woodland Terrace much tougher road, as they lost their support the Comet football program. this event will ensure they have the offers senior citizens the absolute best in care and services. first game to South Haven. This meant resources necessary to carry out their they would have to fight through the mission in the coming year. Thank losers bracket. The Coloma girls were Coloma Press Box you to everyone who participated in certainly up to the challenge as they correction this event!” beat Hartford, Watervliet, River A correction to the Coloma Press Box Valley, and Vicksburg to win their way column from the July 18 Tri-City back to the championship, where once Record, in the story involving the 10U Share your sports news again South Haven was waiting. Coloma All-Stars about their triple & photos with Jack’s Coloma would need to beat them play, the catcher involved in that play twice to take the trophy. should have been identified as Ethan Tri-City Record Rain was the winner the first night as Schelling. Tri-City Record apologies email Excavating & Trucking LLC the scheduled game for Monday had to Ethan, he had a great weekend of to be moved to Tuesday. On this night playing ball. [email protected] Commercial and Residential Coloma easily won 10-0, but the rains came again, and the second game Septic Installation again had to be moved to Wednesday night. The second championship game Sewer and Water Installation was a much tighter affair, worthy of a championship. Coloma won by a final Land Clearing and Demolition score of 7-6, and again these two squads had to go extra innings before the game was decided. In addition to the championship tro- phies, Coloma’s first baseman, Aislin Henagan, was voted as the tourna- J-H Mobile Home ment’s MVP, as she swung a hot bat hitting .667, and scored 13 runs. Moving The final tourney of the season found the Coloma girls in Berrien Springs, where they defeated Lakeshore team Service, #2, Bridgman, Lakeshore team #1, and then Bridgman again in the semi FIRST PITCH… Rep. Pauline Wendzel threw out the ceremonial first finals. They once again found them- pitch in “A Play for GateWay” softball fundraiser July 26-27. This annual LLC selves in the championship game, but event raised over $31,000 for GateWay Services, a 501(c)(3) private not- they couldn’t add to the success they for-profit organization that provides habilitation and rehabilitation sup- 46552 CR 703, Coloma, MI 49038 found in Hartford, and fell to a very ports and services to individuals with disabilities or various other barriers tough Buchanan team to finish as run- to independent community living. In addition, GateWay also provides ner-up. respite services to parents and primary caregivers of adults and children The leading hitters for this All-Star with disabilities. 269-468-5002 14 Tri-City Record August 1, 2019 Coloma Library welcomes Harrison as new director By Teresa Smithers St. Joseph Public Library for years be- There’s been a changing of the guard fore leaving to raise her children. Once at Coloma Public Library. On June 30 her children were older, she was anx- of this year, after 42 years of dedicated ious to get back into the library world. service, Charles Dickinson retired as The two women are working together director of the Coloma Public Library. to use the resources of Coloma Public Mary Harrison became the new direc- Library to best meet the needs of tor, along with Alicia Ford as Assistant today’s society. “Our main goals,” Har- Director. rison said, “are outreach and program- Mary Harrison, a graduate of Kalama- ming. We want to go to schools, have zoo Central High School, has worked more bi-lingual services and open up in libraries since she was shelving more programs for adults and different books as a fourteen-year-old at Kala- cultures, all focusing on STEAM mazoo Public Library. “I never (i.e., Science, Technology, Engineer- thought, when I was shelving books,” ing, Arts, Math).” recalled Harrison, “that I would always “With STEAM in mind, we’ve had work in libraries. But here I am!” our first bi-lingual book reading,” Har- After school, Harrison moved to Geor- rison said, “as well as cultural dancing gia where she worked as an assistant and a NASA program. And we have director, leading several branch li- many more programs planned.” braries. But after years in the south, she One of those programs is a reading felt that the winters of Michigan were program for adults. “There are always worth dealing with to be near her fam- programs for kids,” Mary explained, ily. It is good that she thought so for on “but not adults. Now adults can have a her way from Kalamazoo to an inter- list of summer reading and have fun view for assistant director at Coloma with it.” Public Library she slid on the icy roads An Open House was held in June to and landed in the grassy median on I- honor Dickinson’s many years as Li- THE CHEF IS BACK! Since the 1960s the iconic Pizza Chef has been a fixture in Hartford. Gala-T-Inn owner 94. She had to walk to a phone to call brary Director. One of the best stories Ken Jones poses with the new improved chef following his first makeover in over 50 years. Updates include a new and tell Dickinson that she had Mary heard at that Open House was the pair of pants, a pencil-thin mustache and a few more ingredients on the pie. (TCR photo by Jon Bisnett) wrecked her car and could not make moving of books from the old library the interview. to the new one. “It was done like an old fire brigade,” she enthused. “Rows of But Harrison’s experience and expert- people passing the books along, hand ise looked so good that the Coloma Li- to hand.” To Harrison, that coordina- Gala-T’sBy Jon Bisnett chefKen is inherited back the chef inhome 2004, when Fast in Corporation Hartford is a fascinating busi- brary Board did not want to lose an tion and cooperation personifies the After age 50 it’s safe to say most of us following a successful career in the ness that specializes in the creation and opportunity to talk to her. Dickerson spirit of Coloma, a town whose com- can use a little patching up around the beer business with OK Distributing he refurbishment of a multitude of adver- actually drove out and picked her up so munity, though small, built such a seams and the iconic Pizza Chef in purchased the business from Dave tising figures including some very rec- she could still be interviewed. “As well-resourced library. Hartford is certainly no different. Galati. ognizable names like Big Boy, the soon as I walked into the library,” Har- As with all public libraries, the use of Gala-T-Inn owner Ken Jones, with the The legend goes back a lot further ac- Hard Rock Café Guitar and the Bud rison recalled, “it felt like I was coming Coloma Public Library is free to all. help of his crew and a U-Haul trailer, cording to Jones, who tells of back in Man. From water park structures, to home. It just felt so right to be here!” Everyone living within the City of loaded up the chef back in mid-April the 60s when some might recall fiberglass cows, just about anything The position of Director was not open Coloma, Coloma Township, Hagar for the trip to his birthplace in Sparta, Galati’s founder Sam Galati used to be one can imagine seems to be in their at that time, but Harrison was offered Township or Bainbridge Township Wisconsin; home of the Fast Corpora- open for lunch at the original site east warehouse. Odds are any similar figure the position after her interview, to be with a photo ID are eligible for a li- tion for a total makeover & refurbish- of town on Red Arrow Highway. The you might find in your vacation travels mentored by Dickinson for three brary card (under 18 must have a par- ment. story tells of the day when Sam had an probably came from them. See months before taking over the reins. At ent/guardian). organ in the restaurant he used to play www.fastkorp.com for a fascinating the same time, Alicia Ford was hired as Visit their website for information on until a couple traveling salesmen look at the work they do. Assistant Director. Alicia is a Coloma upcoming events: colomapublicli- Bones in Balance stopped in to eat and ended up swap- While some locals had feared the chef High School graduate who worked at brary.net. ping the chef for the organ. may have been stolen after a 4-month classes helps those absence, Jones says he’s heard nothing Standing some 9-feet tall and weigh- but praise for the new look which in- with osteoporosis ing around 300 pounds, the fiberglass cludes a new pair of pants and a “pen- Lakeland Orthopedic Physical Ther- chef had been largely untouched for cil-thin” mustache. Countless folks apy is now enrolling participants for many years. He did suffer a cracked have been stopping by to get a photo Bones in Balance, a four-week pro- arm a few years back, thanks to a piece op with the chef. Ken invites everyone gram designed to teach those diag- of construction equipment. That repair to stop by and see the chef themselves. nosed with osteoporosis and was handled by a local fiberglass shop. Gala-T-Inn is open 7 days a week of- osteopenia how to successfully live This time around Ken sought out the fering up those classic Italian dishes with these conditions through self- original vendor who created the chef. and of course pizza! management. Bones in Balance incor- porates education and exercise and is led by specially trained physical thera- pists. The program includes valuable JW Morlock & Girls self-management tips from a pharma- Open Everyday 9-7 cist, registered dietitian, and nurse ed- ucator. 5000 N. M-140 Watervliet MADAM LIBRARIANS... 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