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^ 31/2020 H0*G i. SONS 'Jd 1 M'-'tO 0£T TRI-CITY R1 springport. mi 128th Year Issue #13 April 1, 2010 W * - Taster Watervliet man gets 6-month Tvents sentence for killing of his wife Scott Theodore White, 46, was sen- and operating a mum penalty of two years in prison tenced to 180 days in jail followed by motor vehicle while the punishment for operating 120 days on electronic tether as a while intoxicated while intoxicated is up to 93 days ir result of a negligent homicide convic- causing death. jail. tion related to the death of his wife. He White was char- Reports state that White was alsc also received a 93-day jail term for ged in the death given a five-year probation period operating while intoxicated, to run of his wife, Deb- which requires him not to drink or gc concurrently. orah Lynn White, in bars, to get outpatient alcohol treat- White was found guilty on the charge who died last ment, complete 50 hours communit) of negligent homicide and operating a August. She was service and pay fines and costs oi motor vehicle while intoxicated on killed when she Scott White $2,128. March 8 after a jury deliberated for a was struck by the vehicle that Scott day and a half. The jury acquitted White was driving. White on the charges of manslaughter Negligent homicide cames a maxi- Holy Week at are 3 and younger. Hope Evangelical Papa Scott 'v Market Good Friday Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church will celebrate Holy Week with the fol- Breakfast at is the new name for lowing services: Compiled by Annette Christie Maundy Thursday, April 1, at 7:00 Hartford UM p.m.; The ladies of Hartford United Metho- Hartford man among Good Friday, April 2, at 7:00 p.m.; grocery in Watervliet dist Church invite all area women to Easter Sunday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m. seven arrested in join them Good Friday, April 2, at ing's Corporation had taken control of There will also be an Easter breakfast By Chrissy Meek 9:00 a.m. for their annual Good Friday all the sales the store had before. "I drug investigation served at 9:00 a.m. For the first time in 50 years, there Breakfast and program. think knowing what the residents of The Van Buren County Sheriff s De- The services will be officiated by won't be a Watervliet Harding's in Hot cross buns, coffee, tea, and juice Watervliet want helps me work the partment Narcotics Unit, Covert Pastor Frederick S. Adrian at the Watervliet. Owner/Manager Scott will be served. sales around their interests," he said. Township Police Department, along church, located at 205 Bennett Ave- Walter has changed the name of the Childcare will also be available. Papa Scott's Market is one of the few with the Drug Enforcement Adminis- nue, Hartford. store to Papa Scott s Market. The program will be "Beneath the Waller said changes in the way people union shops in the area that is still in tration out of Grand Rapids have been Cross: Letters from a Good Friday shop and the deep downturn in the business. "We treat our employees involved in a long-term investigation Salem Lutheran World." economy made it necessary to drop well and that is important," Walter into the sales and distribution of the Harding's franchise name. said. cocaine and what was represented as Church services 4 heroin. This investigation resulted Plymouth Scott said, 'We have so many new- He mentioned that Walmart and many Salem Lutheran Church in Coloma, businesses that have opened up of the other grocery stores may give recently in the issuance of arrest war- under the leadership of Pastor Andrew Congregational around the local community that sell some people a job, but the benefits rants for eight subjects, including a Menz, will continue to celebrate the groceries now: Walmart, Meijer, Dol- and pay are much worse. He knows Hartford man. Lenten season with the following wor- Good Friday lar General, Aldi, and even gas sta- that with the economy right now and A search warrant was executed at 520 ship services: tions." the job market, many people need to S. Center Street, Apt. B-13, in Hart- Plymouth Congregational Church at Thursday, April 1, Maundy Thursday He continued, "The competition can find a good job. ford. The warrant was issued after the 123 First Street in Watervliet (next to service at 7:00 p.m.; be hard." Papa Scott's treats its employees sale of cocaine from this residence. the laundromat and across from where Friday, April 2, Good Friday service Scott has a vision in which he hopes great and Walter said there have been Teywon T. Beckham, 27, was arrested Watervliet High School used to be) at 7:00 p.m.; to make the shopping more "speci- no complaints. as a result of the search, which turned will be having a Good Friday service Sunday, April 4, Easter service at 9:00 fied" to the needs of the Watervliet Tim Hildebrand, Manager of Hartford up cocaine residue, scales and a small on Friday, April 2, at 6:00 p.m. a.m. area people. Harding's, has been in the business for amount of marijuana. Currency was The service will be about one hour Walter has been in the grocery busi- 10 years. He said that business has not also seized from the apartment. long. A 23-year-old female from Hartford ness since 1984. He started as a pro- really changed too much in the past 10 Watervliet Lioness All are welcome. was taken into custody from this duce manager, working for Dave years at the Hartford location, but the search warrant for delivery of cocaine Gearhart who was the owner at that economy has affected them on and off Easter Egg Hunt and possession of marijuana. Her Easter Egg Hunt time. Prior to that, Harding's had been for a while. name was withheld pending arraign- owned by Spartan. Hildebrand said, "Harding's contin- Saturday at ment. April 3 in "Harding's has been around since ues to have three-day or 12-hour sales Beckham was charged with delivery- 1960," Walter said. It was started by a that always seem to work well with Hays Park manufacturing of cocaine. Hartford at man named Mel Harding who now the customers." The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be In addition. Covert residents David C. serves the majority of cities in the Mike Phillipi of the Phillipi Grocery held on the ball fields at Hays Park on Hyler, 54; Raymond J. Freeman. 51; Ely Park state of Michigan. * store in Watervliet has been a grocery- Saturday, April 3, at 1:00 p.m. store entrepreneur for four and a half and Shaun P. Gill, 39, were arrested The Van Buren Sportsmen's Club will In 1998, Walter decided to take on the Sponsored by the Watervliet Lioness years now. He said business goes real- and charged with the same. host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on ownership of Watervliet Harding's. Club, the Easter Egg Hunt is for chil- Three other Covert residents were Saturday, April 3, at 1:00 p.m. For the past 12 years, he has been suc- ly well in the summers and has slowed dren up to 10 years of age. down quite a bit more in the winter- arrested and charged with selling a All children 10 years and under are cessfully keeping the local grocery Hundreds of plastic eggs will be filled time. He mentioned that the small substance they said was heroin. Those invited to participate in the hunt. business alive. with candy and coupons that can be businesses like his store have a diffi- charged were: Shondel S. Newman, The hunt will be held in Hartford at turned in to Lioness Club organizers cult time competing with the big com- 32; Charles C. Brown, 58; and Simona Ely Park on Main Street. Competition is fierce for prizes. panies. R. Smith, 28. Baskets and bags are not allowed dur- Scott knows the competition is fierce "1 mainly center on quality," Phillipi A ninth subject was previously arrest- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ing the hunt, except for children who out there right now. "I want to give my said. He is currently keeping his meat ed and is m federal custody and await- local residents a place that sells the prices at very reasonable deals. ing a trial. products they need daily, at a reason- Sheriff warns to stay able price," he said. Downtown owners want a Papa Scott's will focus on such items away from meth dumps local grocery store nearby as meat, produce, milk, and eggs. Van Buren County Sheriff Dale R. Walter will sell these products at a From a business owner's aspect, Gnbler reports that his office has been lower price. His desire is to allow the many of the local downtown store- receiving numerous calls from citi- owners feel the need to have a grocery community to save on gas by shop- zens, regarding methamphetamine store close to home. ping locally and still gel the good (meth) lab trash found along the side Karen Freebum. ow ner of Watervliet deals that these other stores offer. of the roads, open fields and wooded Hardware, said it is so much better for "Don't get me wrong. Harding's areas. Gribler states that now that the her business. "It brings traffic into Corporation is a great chain to work snow is gone it'is easier to notice these town." she said. Karen does all of her for," Walter said. items on the ground. Walter realizes, with two other Hard- shopping at Papa Scott's and wouldn't The items typically found are plastic ing's stores in Coloma and Hartford, have it any other way. 2-liter pop bottles used as gas genera- the people may still go there for a bet- Annette Bolin, owner of Annette's tors, which can be either capped or ter sale. Antique's in downtown Watervliet, have a tube sticking out from the bot- said that it is very important to the tle. Even if they look old, once moved 44 townspeople to have a grocery store in Hot Sheet" specials they will start to react again and give town. She said, "It brings business for Another way he plans on bringing in off a hazardous gas. me and I love it because the people are the business is by running specials in Another item typically found are plas- so friendly that work at Papa Scott's." the paper the first two weeks of every tic Gatorade-type bottles, which are Bolin went on to say that her son was month. The ads will be called the "Hot used as the actual meth lab vessel. EASTER GOT OFF TO AN EARLY START...Iast Saturday, March 27, bom the year the grocery store went Sheet," which gives some great prices These are generally capped containing when Watervliet First United Methodist Church held an ^'early-bird" up and that the store just seems to be on different products. the waste, after the cook is finished. Easter Egg Hunt in Flaherty Park for all Tri-City Area children. Besides like a part of her life. In addition, he will have great deals You will also find peeled batteries, the traditional hunt for colorful eggs filled with surprises left by the be- Trade Winds Beads owner Elizabeth on the weekends that will bring the used coffee filters, used bottles of loved Easter bunny, youngsters were treated to games, prizes and refresh- meat prices down drastically. Nordhoff said it's great for the simple ments. Pictured are event organizer Linda Nilson and her crew signing in Walter said this is his first lime being kids prior to the hunt. (Lynn Attila photo) in control of all the sale items. Hard- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 Tri-City Record April I, 2010 My suggestion would be that the etters and Commentar communities charge their planning A family event to benefit the Red Cross April /, 2010 Tri-City Record .? commissions to review the plan and Would not seem reasonable, in order Mtfuiem The Lord's My trust is gone make substantive recommendations to "Rock V Roll" fundraiser April 17 Social Security & you lo help speed up at least the state By Vonda Van Til, Social Security their boards and commissions after A "Rock V Roll" fundraiser, which will benefit the Berrien County American Prayer Dear Editor, proeesses, the approval of the 1-94 Public Affairs Specialist piom the allowing for open hearings and intelli- Red Cross local services, will be held Saturday, April 17, at the South Shore My trust is lost in those who lie and Corridor Economic Development Plan In many churches, "The Lord's gent discussion followed by resolu- Health & Racket Club. I-800-772-1213 Spiritual steal. by the affected communities? Capitol Prayer" is recited every Sunday. tion. After all, it is the planning com- The event will have a social hour from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and the fundraiser I was hospitalized and 1 asked a fam- Only the City of Hartford has taken The man with a job has wondered Given to the disciples by Jesus in Compass missions of each community that will will run from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. There will also be a cash bar. Social Security by ily member (by marriage) to please the first step in adopting 'a resolution how long the job would last. This law, \ response to a request that He teach make recommendations regarding any Dress is casual. Fred Upton watch my property (house and garage) of support' of the project, with Hart- showcases too, represents a cornerstone in a them about praying, it is found in Points required zoning changes to their re- Activities include dancing, a silent auction, regular auction, grand prize (to be Congressman to see it stays safe by loaning him the ford Township and the City and town- structure, which is being built but is Matthew 6:9-13. spective Board or Commission, with announced), and games for all ages. This event is for the whole family to enjoy. keys for both. ships of Watervliet and Hartford tabl- history in 75th year by no means complete. It is, in short, Some observations about the individ- those bodies having the final say. Cost is $15 per person; S25 per couple. Children 16 and under are S5 each. We had helped his family out with ing the matter until they investigate What you may not have realized a law that will take care of human ual lines of this prayer can help us By doing nothing allows an opportu- The price includes a delicious "Tour of Italy Feast" provided by the Bridgman Administration By Pastor David C. Helms food, gasoline, money gifts including the benefits further. when you rang in 2010 was that you needs and at the same time provide appreciate it more. nity to bring new businesses and need- Meal Market. Plymouth Congregational Church $8,000 to help put a down payment on To date, 1 do not think any one of also were ringing in the 75th anniver- the United States an economic struc- First is, "Our Father in heaven." ed improvements to our area pass us For more information, please call the American Red Cross at (269) 927-2288. must not destroy "And forgive us our debts as we for- a house (no payback was expected), those communities has investigated sary of Social Security. ture of vastly greater soundness." "Our" evidently means we pray this by. Let us do something! give our debtors." Jesus knew this and 1 also gave them a car. any benefits in a structured environ- On August 14, 1935, President Change and economic insecurity Yucca Nuclear together and "Father" shows that dis- Bob Becker would be a problem for us, so He \\ hen I came home, 1 could see some ment. This is after two-plus years of See the form on Page 4 to subscribe to the Tri-City Record... Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the were regular parts of everyday life in ciples can address God on personal comments on these words right after ot my contents of both the garage and the four communities holding various Social Security Act into law. Since those days, just as they are today. Repository terms. "In heaven" makes heaven a the prayer, explaining that if wc coins ot 40 years of collecting were public meetings resulting in a draft then. Social Security has been a cor- Social Security is our nation's most real place (not just some fairytale). expect to bc forgiven, then we need to gone. plan designed, in part, by their input. nerstone of our nation, touching the successful domestic program and has research "Hallowed be Your name. God is forgive others, and that if we refuse to He was sitting in my home two weeks Some of the communities had leader- lives of almost every American at one a rich history. We encourage you to holy and has a holy name. It is appro- With two nuclear power plants along forgive, then we likewise won't be before 1 entered the hospital and 1 ship changes (supervisors and man- time or another - for 75 years. learn more by visiting Social priate to honor God for Who He is, our shoreline here in Southwest Mich- forgiven. showed the coins to him and that was agers), which may have led to a lack When President Roosevelt signed Security's History Page at www.so with perfect ways that are "past find- 0 0 igan, we all know the importance for "And do not lead us into temptation two of my biggest mistakes. of continuity regarding the workings Social Security into law, he said, cialsecuritv.gov/historv. ing out." |see Isaiah 55) 0 the nation to have a long-term plan to but deliver us from evil." We need to I will never help him again. of this plan and perhaps some confu- "The civilization of the past hundred Vonda Van Til is the public affairs spe- "Your Kingdom come. Your will be store spent nuclear fuel. For the last 30 ask for His help in our struggles every Of the three ministers 1 asked their sion of benefits, if any. years, with its startling industrial cialist for West Michigan. You can done on earth as it is in heaven." vn n years, we had a cohesive plan to store day. opinion on, two of them said "pray." 1 However, in my view, if the commu- v\\ A V changes, has tended more and more write her c/o Social Security Admin- God's kingdom is not yet on earth. spent nuclear fuel deep within the "For Yours is the kingdom and the told them 1 had prayed for two years. nities cannot see how the implementa- to make life insecure. Young people istration. 50 College SE. Grand God's will is obeyed in heaven but bedrock of Nevada's Mojave Desert power and the glory forever." God's - The third minister's wife told me 1 tion of the Corridor Project Plan have come to wonder what would be Rapids, Ml 49503: or via e-mail at should also be obeyed on earth. Note: within Yucca Mountain... until now. no one else's. was a liar. First time 1 have ever been would not help speed the processes at HEY// their lot when they came to old age. vonda. vantilfassa.^ov Despite nearly three decades of re- it is "Your kingdom," not "my king- ibv* Viv u%x% Wc may recite the Lord's Prayer called a liar. the state level, given the reported 1 dom." God's plans trump ours. WHADDAYA ^ IW^TTnTTmi search and over $10 billion spent in every Sunday, but we need to live it 1 am not. I'll take any test that is of- interest the state has in the aspect of "Give us this day our daily bread." J planning, the Obama administration every day. fered me, and 1 will watch anyone that such inter-communal cooperation, it THINK YER has inexplicably pulled the plug on the This prayer is meant for every day I have touched upon. She and her fam- may be a case of'not seeing the forest yam heatth <£ aafety Yucca Mountain repository without (that is, if we like to eat every day). DO IN'9/• • ?• i ily collect coins she told me. for the trees.' Submitted by the Berrien County Health Department offering a thoughtful alternative. Sincerely, Such cooperation raises the specter of 269 926-7121 It is confounding that the administra- r Edith Rose state funding through a Tax Incremen- \ / tion would pursue such a drastic shift Cooking tal Funding Authority (T1FA), which Hearing & Vision filled out and returned after your in nuclear policy without offering Article on Hartford would help lay the infrastructure in J child's exam. viable solutions for managing spent the corridor area. To bring any firm By BCHD staff If vour child is referred on vision, fuel from the 104 reactors that dot the outside was upsetting into the corridor will entail building As they have no basis for compari- you will receive a referral sheet to landscape in 31 different states. Dear Editor, roads, sewer, gas and electrical servic- son, children do not know when they take with to the eye doctor. Upon learning that the administration A I reread the article on Hartford ("Pit es; and, thus, outside funding will be cannot see or hear adequately. All We ask that you take your child to an was now accelerating its plans to shut- the box bulls, potholes and prostitutes") and essential. children should have a complete hear- eye doctor of your choice at your ter Yucca, 1 sought assurances from find it upsetting. This was such nega- Having a "shovel ready" plan may al- ing and vision examination during the expense. If you do not have insurance Energy Secretary Chu last week that Traditional recipes recalled by Olive Grady so increase the possibility of Federal preschool years and periodically tive publicity and not very profession- U tj JU// * t' to help out with this, we may have proper steps are being taken to pre- To share your recipes with Olive, dial 463-4030 throughout school. al. Stimulus money to help set off the information that can help with the serve scientific and technical research ingredients and sift together. There were many others items on the cost of development. Corridor devel- VII"-' «mVI The Berrien County Health Depart- cost. If you have Medicaid, we have a gathered during the last 28 years. Choice Molasses Cream shortening; add sugar; add agenda at that meeting that could have opment could then help bring about ment has technicians who screen list of doctors. Yucca Mountain remains our best and rn oMK. egg replaced this headline. new development throughout the four hearing and vision in all public and FREE hearing and vision screening only available option to permanently Cookies communities in the guise of down- parochial schools in Berrien County. clinics have been scheduled by the Mix milk and molasses. In this day, we need to be as positive store vast quantities of spent nuclear (from Grandma's Molasses If the results show a possibility of a Add dry ingredients and liquid alter- as possible as individuals or a city. All town development and perhaps new Berrien County Health Department. fuel and we cannot afford lo lose any cookbook) nately. cities have these problems and I'm residential housing, both of which problem, the technicians will refer Children who will be entering school of the data gathered over the last 30 M (/ r , J. Uv»• your child lo a doctor. 1/2 cup shortening Drop from teaspoon onto greased sure our police department will sort would help create a much needed for the first time this fall in Berrien years. It would be grossly irresponsi- 4-t-io 1/4 cup sugar sheet. Bake about 15 minutes at 350 these out. increase in our local tax bases. 648 If your child is referred on hearing, County arc required to have their ble, and a waste of billions of taxpay- 3/4 cup Grandma's Molasses F. There were a lot of other positive arti- you will receive a copy of the audio- hearing and vision checked. Clinics er dollars, if invaluable research and gram (hearing lest) and a letter invit- 2 cups flour Makes about 7-1/2 dozen cookies. cles in the Tri-City Record that could will be held throughout Berrien data were lost as a result of the admin- ing your child to a free clinic 1 egg (Vanation: Add 1/2 cup peanut but- have headlined instead of this. The County and will run until September istration's haste to shutter Yucca 1/2 tsp. salt (Otology Clinic) where your child I. ter.) Thank you. Karl's Mountain. 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder will be examined by an ENT (ear spe- Peg Bowen Please visit the Berrien County Considering the Yucca Mountain re- Back cialist). I tsp. ginger Health Department's Website at www pository could again receive the green I tsp. cinnamon Any flat cookie can be frosted with a Kolumn They may also see an audiologist to .bchdmi.org for a list of upcoming light in the future, it is imperative that 1/4 tsp. baking soda powdered sugar frosting made with Front-page headline By Karl Baver, Editor and Publisher have their hearing rechecked; or you hearing and vision clinics. Fence the research conducted and billions 1/4 cup milk can take your child to your own doc- For more information, call the Health 1/2 cup sugar. 2 tblsp. milk, and 1/2 was horrible •" By Anne Bayer, Co-puhlisher already spent are not squandered., Sift flour and measure Add other dry tor at your expense. Department at 926-7121. tsp. of any flavoring. Dear Editor. It's time for Easter and time for spring maybe someone else can also use BAD PI BLICITY...Supposedly there's a Hollywood adage, "There's no We will send you a postcard to be I wanted lo let you know how horri- an^' ani' rea(ty'just as' am surc them. such thing as bad publicity." ble your front-page headline was. thal ,hc rcst oi you are as wc" 1 can remember thinking last summer, Some folks may disagree with that, especially if that is about their hometown Investing in Your Future dated March 18,2010. has been a winter to behold. as 1 drove around, that 1 saw more or family. By Denlse Barowicz one time? If you looked at your Your headline lead people to believe 1 do not think lhal 1 have secn lhis 8aragc sales than I have ever seen in I got a bit of negative feedback from some Hartford residents over my head- j-V ^ investment portfolio in this same there was a huge story... when, in fact, much hardsh,P and struggle in my life the past years of selling ads. That is Financial Advisor line for the City Commission meeting, "Hartford City Commission fields citi- way, you might be surprised to you were writing about a simple city a' any ' am so sorry for another sign to me that we all are liv- zen complaints... Pit bulls, potholes and prostitutes." tho find some redundancies. For ex- meeting where many other issues sc who are barely scraping by. mg tight. It is hitting every facet of our Two letters 1 got are printed on this page. One writer questioned the value of Edward Jones And l s s one lh,n 1 havc 10 sa ivcs an(1 wc need | , I n : i iv lu- 111 i. >. "Muklnu Sense of Inu'Mlni;" ample, do you own several stocks were talked about! ^ ' ^ y ' ' to make adjust- "bad publicity." This is my response... abou, the siluation lhal we are a & pr« >>!• -M >. II issued by similar companies thai There was absolutely no class or pro- 'l in; ments. We all have to become smart I agree it is "bad publicity," but it is not false... my reporter reported exactly Lansing and thal ,s 11 cou,d bc ha cn,n t0 Time for "Spring make similar products? This fessionalism to that headline and those ' PP i? spenders and that means to spend our what was discussed at the meeting. It was her choice as to what she thought your neighbor or our rc,alivc but Community might not be a problem when the of us that live m Hartford and have our y money in our own towns. Get it at was the most important issues discussed, and I stand by it. Cleaning" of whole lives and are now raising our M^ns to all of us in silence. home. Buy from your neighbor. Do You are correct; there was a lot more to write about... and every'detail of the ^HOSPITAL stock market is booming, but it Moncy troub,es causcs s0 man othcr no1 lak could be a definite concern if a children there do not appreciate the y e your business to the bigger meeting was reported. By Rep. John Proos Your Investments "false bad publicity" your headline ProbIems and most of us try to deal cities. They will have their own peo- downturn affects the industry to Perhaps the publicity will stir the City Commission and Police Department (in Spring is here - lime to spruce up portrayed! w'lb 'n a ^mct mannt'r ^ul you pie to buy in their stores. which these companies belong. every town) to do something about crimes in our parks before citizens have to your house, gel rid of clutter and Sad you can't find a real story to write watch' you can {^\ those who are If you are in a local store and they do come to a public meeting to complain. Budget Always look for ways to diversi- get things organized. But this about! struggling. Maybe this year, instead of not have an item you are looking for. Several readers of our medical marijuana story found fault. One caller told me Pneumonia; Prompt treatment can prevent fy your holdings. While diversifi- sendin our year, go beyond your home and Amy Bowen g money to a far-off land, ask the merchant. That is why he or it was a "negative attack" on chronic pain sufferers who depended on marijua- complications cation, by itself, can't guarantee solutions yard when you do your spring you could help a neighbor. she is at that business. They are such na use for relief. If you have a cold or flu rhar lingers, and is ac- profits or protect against loss, it I read about a community that was good and hard-working people and cleaning and look for ways to My response was 1 thought the story was well balanced and informative on a This past week, I joined my col- companied by a persistent cough, you may have can help you reduce the effects of Let us do pooling its resources and sticking they are here to help you. rejuvenate your investment port- very complex subject, but there was no attempt to quantify or qualify the ther- leagues to unveil a comprehensive pneumonia. Pneumonia is a particular concern volatility. together to help the people in its own When I say locally, I am referring to folio. something apeutic benefits of marijuana use. That would be impossible and endless, sort 2010-11 budget plan that brings state for the elderly, and the very young, hut ir can tow n, ones who have lost jobs and due the Tri-City Area. Most of the time of like arguing religion and politics. spending in line with Michigan's cur- strike people of any age. Pneumonia can be Put things back in order. Over Dear Editor, lo illness or whatever are hanging on you can gel all you need right here in Of course, you don't have to take Another memorable call was a person who said I had a "hidden agenda" ol rent economic realities while funding caused by bacteria, a virus or a fungus in the time, and inadvertently, the Last week 1 read an article regarding by a thread. these three towns and you can buy an "out with the old, in with the opposition to medical marijuana. the basic functions of government. lungs. Treatment of rhis condition depends on spaces in your home can get "out the proposed Municipal Wastewater 1 think this is so good. This is a plan with a friendly face and a "Howdy." It increases per-pupil school funding, its cause. new" approach just for the sake of "Not so," 1 responded vehemently... there's no way I would have given thou- of balance." Perhaps you have too Treatment facility being proposed in we could all adopt and maybe help Every time we hear of a crisis here at changing things up. But lo consis- sands of dollars in "free publicity" to the subject, including names, addresses calls for more than $146 million in "Although pneumonia often follows a cold or flu, Hartford Township. That article spoke someone close to us. the Record, we also hear of how the many chairs in one comer, your and contact information, if 1 had any reservations on the potential good of med- savings from needed reforms, and sets ir can also come on suddenly, making a person tently make progress toward your ot the hrm. Waste Not lechnologies I also have tried a new thing this year community stepped up to help and flat-screen television is crowding ical manjuana use. long-term solutions to encourage job feel quire ill," says Trever Portenga, PA-C, a phy- financial goals, you may need to (WNT), lying low when it came to I will bc having no more garage sales, care for its own. Well, this time, folks, Tevcr Portcnga, PA-C out your family pictures, or your 1 did add that I had personal concerns over the motives of some marijuana growth. sician's assistant wirh Coloma Medical Center. make adjustments in response to Family Medicine new desk takes up too much communication with local authorities, not that there will never be anything we have to care for ourselves and stick users who would take advantage of the new law and seek to abuse it for their Many of the proposals in this compre- "It is best to treat pneumonia as soon as possible, changes in the financial markets, space in your home office. With the state and the press. I he application more to get rid of or make room for. I to our own stores and service busi- own personal and illegal gain. hensive plan closely follow the rec- to prevent further complications." the economy and your personal process at the county and state levels will now set the items on the road for nesses. Buy furniture locally. ommendations on growing jobs in our some rearranging, however, you Symptoms of pneumonia include: situation. And springtime is as would seem long and drawn out, free. My reasoning is I have already I know we all use the doctors locally; can usually get things back in GOOD-BYE SATURDAY MAIL; NEXT, GOOD-BYE POST OFFICE...1 state and Michigan's Great Southwest, good a time as any to take a fresh according to the writer, thus causing paid lor these things once and we have but the next time you have lo visit the • Cough (which often produces sputum or phlegm) order. And the same need for re- wrote here more than a year ago that the U.S. Postal Service would be cutting advised by the Strategic Task Force on look at your investment situation. Fever delay in moving forward. used them and they are still good, so hospital, our own is something to be mail service on Saturdays lo cut into a huge budget deficit. Jobs that I chaired. arrangement may apply to your Shortness of breath So consider these suggestions: proud of. Most communities do not The Postmaster General announced recently that that will be so. There will be These recommendations make Michi- portfolio, which might have Chest pain TRI-CITY RECORD LLC even have a hospital. We do. We also no Postal Service on Saturdays. gan more jobs-friendly by repealing become unbalanced with too dha Watervliet Record - Coloma Courier - Hartford News Chills Dispose of things that aren't have an airport. Many small commu- The massive operational savings will do nothing to keep the Postal Service the job-killing MBT surcharge and much of one investment and too 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Watervliet, MI 49098 Fatigue working. Whether it's a bumt-out nities do not. solvent or improve mail delivery or service. personal property tax and preserving little of another. This situation (269) 463-6397 Fax 463-8329 Nausea or vomiting computer, a non-vacuuming vac- We have to step it up and care for our Buried in the "cost cutting" was the panacea that stamp machines will still be funding for state road projects that could undermine your financial E-mail to: records i2k.com H\\».tricit\record.coni Pneumonia is usually diagnosed through a chest x-ray or blood rest. uum cleaner or a treadmill that own. We have to shop locally and available in stores and malls. create jobs and other essential servic- strategy, especially if the imbal- Karl Bayer, Publisher/Editor Amy Loshbough, Business Manager have our money stay here in our town. If the cause is bacterial, antibiotics will be prescribed. Viral pneumo- lost its grip back when "the Web" The truth is small-town post offices will be the next to close. It could well be es. ance means you are taking on too nia is usually treated wirh common-sense measures, bur sometimes was reserved for spiders, we all Anne Bayer, Advertising Sales Bonnie Bannen, Copy Editor Another thing we can do is to smile. in the next five years that post offices under a certain level of mail delivery and Specifically, the House GOP budget anti-viral medication is helpful. much risk or, conversely, if your USPS669-340 permit for the Tri-City Record, a weekly newsoaper What is wrong with that? To me, it is own things that are no longer use- stamp sales will close, and residents in those communities that insist on using plan implements long-term, structural holdings have become too con- with periodical postage paid at Watervliet, Michigan, 49098. better than complaining. the U.S. mail via a post office will have to travel to a larger post office. govemment reforms, identifies imme- "Anyone diagnosed wirh pneumonia should get plenty ot rest and ful. And the same may be true of I'ostmasier. send address changes to: P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, Ml 49U9K drink fluids to help loosen chest congestion," says Portenga. "Over- servative to provide the growth So heads up, folks. Let's take care of This will accelerate the demise of the post office, as the reduction of postal diate cost-savings, increases per-pupil some of your investments. If one rhe-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen can you need. So look for ways to all of our own. patrons continues due to a lack of accessibility. funding by allowing local districts to hasn't performed the way you had Errors,.. Please notify the Tri-City Record immediately help reduce fever and ease body aches. Sometimes, cough medicine restore your portfolio to its prop- of any errors or omissions in the news or advertising content in Meanwhile, the price of postage will continue to skyrocket to cover increases control their own spending, eliminates hoped, and you've given it ade- is prescribed, especially if coughing is preventing a person from sleep- er balance - one that reflects your this issue. While the Tri-City Record endeavors to correct any in Postal Service pay, benefits and pensions. Ultimately, the postal system will the job-killing Michigan Business Tax quate time, you may be better off Share your ing at night." risk tolerance, lime horizon and errors or omissions that may occur, it cannot be held responsible collapse under the weight of its deficit budget and it will be gone. surcharge, eliminates the personal by replacing it and using the pro- long-term goals. for the same following the publication of the next issue. opinion Unlike the giant insurance companies and banks "too big to fail," Congress property tax, funds the Pure Michigan In severe cases of pneumonia, hospitalization is required. But for ceeds to purchase another invest- most, pneumonia clears up in one to two weeks. By giving your portfolio an annu- Letters to the editor... The Tri-City Record welcomes all letters to will not save the post office from extinction. campaign and reduces energy costs by ment. on what you al spring cleaning, you can help the editor. Letters are subject to editing and will be published at the dis- If Ben Franklin were here, he would move to France. expanding Michigan's energy generat- "Anyone who has had pneumonia should talk with their doctor make sure it reflects your current cretion of the editor. All letters must be signed and must include a phone read on this page The irony of the whole collapse of the postal system is the genuine need for ing capacity. about getting a pneumonia vaccine," Portenga adds. "A yearly flu Get rid of duplicates. If you went shot is also a good idea, since rhe flu can lead to pneumonia in some number and address so that authorship may be verified. the service. This week's Tri-City Record was delivered to more than 1,500 sub- The complete plan can be down- through everything in your house, needs and is positioned to help cases. Borh shots are good insurance against a second bout of pneu- Letters should be typed. Letter authorship identity may be withheld with the editor... scribers. Social Security checks, magazines, bills, documents, personal letters, you might find several items that you make progress toward your As always, I look forward to hearing monia." by request, at the discretion of the editor. The publication deadline for let- and all sort of printed communication moves through the mail. do the same thing. Do you really key financial objectives. And you e-mail Karl vour comments and feedback on these won't even have to get near the ters to the editor is 12 noon, on Tuesday for that week's issue. One would think the USPS would be expanding services and options to keep For more information or to have your symptoms checked for pneumonia. need two toaster ovens? And how the customers they have, instead of cutting services. important issues. You can contact me contact your doctor or make an appointment with Trever Portenga, PA-C dust cloths or furniture polish. at recordfa i2k.com many radios can you listen to at toll-free at J-888-656-0079. . with Coloma Medical Center by calling (269)463-2459. 4 Tri-City Record April /, 2010 April /, 2010 Tri-City Record 5 n-C it\' Area His tor Rolling Back The Years Free "1950s Spring Break" activities April 7 at Historical Museum; Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By As reported in the local newspapers: Coloma Courier, What are these Coloma Hartford Day Spring, and Watervliet Record. "Life Atomic - Growing Up in the Shadow of the A-Bomb" exhibit open On Wednesday, April 7, from 1:00 to students up to? Can NEWS FROM THE COLOMA COURIER veling exhibit. The Life Atomic: of historical fun and games! Create Throughout the Museum campus, For a full schedule of programs, visit 3:00 p.m.. North Berrien Historical Growing Up in the Shadow of the A- you identify them? 100 YEARS AGO - 1910 Ser-vice station will be razed. The colorful artwork like famous '50s eight different *50s-inspired activities www.northberrienhistQrv org Museum will hold a 1950s Spring Bomb. artists. Grab a hula-hoop and cut loose A number of friends of Mr. and Mrs. new building is expected to be done will be ready for all to enjoy. For more information on "1950s Break featuring a variety of fun and "1950s Spring Break" is designed to some classic rock V roll music. Frank Niner were entertained at their by Memorial Day. The Life Atomic remains on view at Spring Break," contact Tracy Gierada, If you have any information educational activities. especially for ages 6-12 and families, Try out the lingo teens used back then. home last Friday evening at an oyster the North Berrien Historical Museum Director of Education, at (269) 468- The program is free of charge to all but all ages are welcome to attend. Compete in a "Space Race" and leam 3330. about this photo, please supper, also enjoying cards and 30 YEARS AGO - 1980 through May 15. visitors and complements our new tra- "1950s Spring Break" is an afternoon about the Cold War from Dr. Seuss! contact Alex Gates, music. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mandro, 6907 Shore Drive, Coloma, announce the Curator/Director A large number of Benton Harbor parties were in Coloma Sunday tak- engagement of their daughter, Lori of North Berrien ing in the sights. More Benton Harbor Ann, to John William Nusbaum, son We Proudly F—turlng 415 N. Main Street. Watervliet. Ml accept: Historical Museum, and St. Joseph people will visit Paw of Mrs. Jennie Nusbaum, of Kalama- Phone: (269) 463-5966 • 300 Coloma Avenue, Paw lake this year than ever before. zoo, and the late John Nusbaum. wsc vet Brand Products Store Hours: Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Pratt and Miss A boy weighing 8 pounds, 4 ounces, Coloma, MI; 468-3330. Mon. - Sun.: 700 a.m. -10:00 p.m. Lavemc and Chester, of Watervliet, was bom to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller, 6026 Coloma North Road, Senior Citizen Discount Day Mr. and Mrs. William Cleary and ATM Machine MARKET Miss Grace Worden of St. Joseph Wednesday, March 26th, in Memorial Western Union ""oSSS Every Wednesday - Save 5% Coloma were guests of Mrs. J.M. Worden Hospital. Pay your bills here! See store for details Sunday. Submitted by volunteer Barb Abrams River Journal Public Library at Coloma Public Library, from the 60 YEARS AGO - 1950 Coloma Courier newspapers donated ln-Store Special Prices April 5 - April 11 news Construction of a new modem 30 by by the Tri-City Record. Hours: Mon- 50 foot service station for the day & Friday. 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Story Hour returns April 14 Theisen-Clemens Oil Company will Tuesday. Wednesday & Thursday. 2 Pack Call Your Order In Spring is on its way and Coloma start tomorrow at Washington and 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: and Saturday. For Quick Service Public Library is pleased to announce Park street. Cost is estimated at 10:00 a.m.-2:00p.m. Whole Pork Butt Roasts the return of Story Hour\ 512,000. The present Bill's Cities Phone: 468-3431 463-5966 Story Hour resumes on Wednesday, DIRECTOR HONORED...WHS Variety Show Director Peg Farac re- .99? Lb. Right To Limit Quantities April 14, at 10:30 a.m. ceived a special honor from the cast and crew this past weekend. Mrs. NEWS FROM THE HARTFORD DAY SPRING Not Responsible For Typographical Errors Join Ms. Amy for a craft, story, and Farac has been Director of the variety shows and school plays for the past 90 YEARS AGO - 1920 doorbells here and throughout the na- song time! 25 years. This year's show, dedicated to "heroes," featured a special salute Davis There is a sweet spot in the highway tion Saturday in the first official pop- Baby Back Ribs 3 Pack Hamburger Family Packs Sion- Hour is for children ages 3 and to local heroes. The students participating in the Variety Show presented between Hartford and the W.W. ulation count since 1940. More than tion of the fairgrounds. A search of up. It is asked that all children be Mrs. Farac with a special trophy as their own hero, for her dedication, Woodward farm, northeast of the vil- 50 enumerators have been hired for $1.49 Lb. Gunfight's those building flushed out a sleeping accompanied and supervised by an compassion and love for students of WatervUet High School; and thanked $2.89 Lb. lage. Mr. Woodward's horse leaped Van Buren County. hobo, but nothing else. And thereafter adult. her for the "light of inspiration" that she has passed on to thousands of Lesser Quantities Si.69 Lb. Conclusion & while coming to town Friday and a no more clues for some time. There is no signup or fee required. students over those years. (Carol Coffin photo) Bar S Hot Dogs Perfection Pastries Assorted 11.5 Oz. About a month later on a cold Nov- five-gallon can of maple syrup was 40 YEARS AGO - 1970 Aftermath ember day, the sun was hidden by Book Club meeting April 15 spilled. With syrup selling at $3 and The month of March pulled a reverse Doughnuts S4 a gallon and the supply wholly play this year and went out like a lion, pkgs On thai Oclobcr mghl in 1921, bur- clouds and even a few tentative The Coloma Library Book Club con- 10 / $10.00 inadequate to cover next winter's Wednesday night, and Thursday 2/$3.00 glars were busy wilh a hcisl in Hub- snowflakes swirled along Hartford's tinues to meet every other Thursday crop of pancakes, the accident was morning saw 12 inches of heavy, wet We Can Ride 4-H Club bard's Clolhing Siore on Hartford's Main Street. Hubbard's store was in the Community Room. Fresh Express 12 oz. Idaho Potatoes Main Slreel. While James McColter quiet, and all evidence of the break-in The next meeting is Thursday, April both a monetary and sentimental loss. snow fall on the area driven by high walched the front, Edison Harley had been erased. F.W. Hubbard was 15, at 5:30 p.m. E.J. Robinson is the latest recruit to winds. Drifts five feet high were gears up for season; Garden Salad Mix covered the back with a 12-gaugc poring over his accounts in the Read a book by Dennis Lehane Hartford's army of muskrat hunters. reported in parts of Van Buren county shotgun. Hearing some gunfire office... the telephone rang. before the next meeting. At his home on South Center street, as snow plows ground almost to a halt .890 50 Lb. $5.79 (when one of the bandits shot at A muffled man's voice said. "Would Copies are available at the library for Friday, he was removing from his trying to push their way through the volunteers needed McCotter), Hdison backed up, assum- you like to get the men who robbed checkout. garden a barrel in which cabbage had heavy snow. Road crews were ham- Spartan Bleach Gallons The Works ing a shooting stance while he drew a your store?" Call the library with any questions, been buried when he found one of the pered in their efforts to open roads by Berrien County's We Can Ride 4-H Club needs volunteer helpers, horses, and alternate riders. bead on the back door. "You bet I would," Hubbard ans- 468-3431. animals had taken up its abode in the cars blocking roadways. The heavy Assorted Cleaners wered. "Just tell me when and Volunteer training takes place on Wednesday, April 14, at the Buchanan • 990 Limit 2 From there, two bandits burst out barrel. He dispatched the creature and snow coupled with high winds where!" The man said he was calling Westerners Show Grounds on Meade Road in Buchanan. Training will begin and started running north on Center sold its pelt for S3.75. Muskrats have brought down many electric and tele- 3/$5.00 from Benton Harbor and would meet at 6:00 p.m. Street. Harley leveled his shotgun roamed about the village this spring phone lines throughout the area. them in that city, giving them the par- St. Joseph Volunteers are needed to assist with Stable Management, Showmanship, Spartan Charcoal Valu Time 8 Ct. and called out, "Halt! Police Offi- more freely than ever been reported Many families were without heat for ticulars. So F.W, Son Ralph, and De- Tacking and Grooming, and Horseback Riding. cer!" In reply the bandits whirled, Catholic School before, their wanderings being due to over a day. Most of the fallen lines 16.6 Lb. Bag Hotdog or Hamburger fired two shots at him. and then ran puty Freeman Salisbury started for Volunteers will also be needed to assist in many areas that do not include horse the recent high water in the rivers and were on individual homes rather than handling. north again. Harley fired one barrel at the Twin Cities. There they were Academic Honors creeks. large feeder lines which increased the them, but missed. Leveling his gun joined by Sheriff Barker. This year's theme is "Hollywood Horses" and the club is particularly in need $5.00 Buns .790 60 YEARS AGO - 1950 number of service calls. of people to photograph and videotape our activities for the season finale's he took more deliberate aim and fired The informant met them secretly and Third Marking Period Mrs. Robert Rush entertained the Submitted by Librarian Stephanie ''Premier." PowerAde the second barrel, but the hammer gave them the whereabouts of the Principafs List Look For More ,0 Southwest Hartford club at an Irish Daniels at Hartford Public Library, We Can Ride 4-H Club will begin classes on May 5, Classes are held Wed- snapped down on a dud. Misfire! three wanted men. The Hartford ' 'fAII A*s) ' Assorted 20 oz. Drinks day program last week. Fifteen mem- from microfilm copies of the Hartford nesday evenings, weather permitting, until the Berrien County Youth Fair in As the two bandits ran north past posse was joined by Berrien County lan Bridges, fifth grade; Noelle Mil- Fn-Store Specials August. Mrs. Hattie St. John's home, Lewie Sheriff George Bridgman who had ler, sixth grade bers told an Irish joke in answer to Day Spring. Hours: Monday & Wed- 2/$1.00 Griswold. a roomer on the sccond his own reasons for wanting the men. Honor Roll roll call. Mrs. Carrie Burkitt gave a nesday. 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.: Tues- Opportunities are available for volunteers to assist with various activities dur- Every Day! ing the entire year. floor, tlung open his window and They had previously shot their way to (All A's & B's) paper on Irish myths and supersti- day, Thursday & Friday, 10:00-5:00 yelled at the men. They fired a shot at freedom down there. Ryan Tidey, Holly Miller, and Cory tions and Mrs. Stanley Geisler spoke p.m.; and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 If you have an interest in working with disabled youth, with horses and with Saturday April 10th ONLY the house, and Lewie hastily slam- Following the directions of their Hamilton, all fifth-graders. on "A Birdseye View of Ireland." p.m. other dedicated volunteers, please plan to attend our training session. r med the window down. mysterious informant (who said re- Census takers will begin ringing Phone: 621-3408 W e Can Ride is also accepting applications for alternative riders until June 1. venge was his motive), the posse Disabled individuals 5-26 years of age are eligible to apply. Applications are Whole NY Strip Loins $2.49 Lb. Meanwhile, the third bandit took a NEWS FROM THE WATERVLIET RECORD running jump through the shattered soon picked up Jake Hayes in a Ben- available at the Berrien County MSU Extension Office located at 1737 Hill- Cut Up FREE While Supplies Last 90 YEARS AGO - 1920 Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Bush received andale Road in Benton Harbor, Michigan front store entrance and started run- ton Harbor poolroom. A few minutes Community Leadership Award were George Selter of Watervliet and Miss word that their son. Jack Bush, was Butcher Available 7a.m. to 7p.m. ning down South Center. James later, they nabbed Cleo Warren as he announced. The committee members Michigan State University Extension prohibits discrimination in all its pro- Alice Pugh of Niles were married appointed to the rank of sergeant on McCotter, standing at the comer, sat in a movie theater. But Bert Farrar from Watervliet include: Mrs. Jordan grams and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, reli- March 22. The young couple will Monday of this week. Sgt. Bush is coolly leveled his revolver at the flee- w as another matter. They surrounded (Mary) Tatter - Chairman; E.C. gion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, or fam- make their home in Watervliet, the stationed at Selfridge Air Field at Mt. ily status. ing figure and got ofT four shots. This his home in St. Joseph, but the bird Baiers; Gordon Banasik; Mrs. Fred groom holding a responsible position Clemens. was the man who passed Mayor had flown... said to be heavily armed (Lois) Johnson; Gordon Knutson; Persons with disabilities may request accommodations by calling the Berrien at the paper mill. Brow n just coming out of his house. and tipped off about the impending Mrs. William (Joan) Stewart. County Michigan State University Extension Office at (269) 944-4126 until In four days last week E. Woolcott 30 YEARS AGO - 1980 McCotter said later, "At the third raid. A boy weighing 7 pounds, 10 oun- April 1 to ensure sufficient time to make arrangements. Requests received gathered and boiled down at his sug- The following WHS drafting stu- Cancer, shot, the guy crumpled up; but then A quantity of the stolen goods was ces, was bom to Mr. and Mrs. after the April 1 date will be met when possible. erbush north of town 110 barrels of dents were given awards at the MIES resumed running and escaped. I don't recovered from the two captured Kenneth Worley at 2:59 p.m. March Questions regarding We Can Ride 4-H Club may be directed to coordinator sap, making over 60 gallons of maple Craftsmen's Fair last weekend. Mark know whether I hit him or not!" thieves. Berrien County then reluc- 30th in Memorial hospital, St. Vicki O'Neil at (269) 362-1099. tantly released them so they could be syrup. The run was so heavy that Mr. Smith won first place in the architec- Joseph. Health & Turned out later that one of McCot- Woolcott and his help were unable to tural division. Jon Wessendorf re- ter's bullets went through the front tried in Van Buren County. Both Submitted by Sara Duris from files at care for it and he estimates that he ceived first place and Scott Larson window of the post office on the thereafter convicted, they were sent Watervliet District Library from the Entry forms for 2011 lost 40 barrels of sap. second in the mechanical drawing south end of the bank building. It to Jackson Prison. Watervliet Record newspapers dona- Healing 60 YEARS AGO - 1950 division under the single drawing cat- traveled through a cabinet and, flat- But about the ringleader, Bert Far- ted by the Tri-City Record. Hours: A change in one of Watervliet's old- egory. Barry Wittenkeller's entry was Southwest Michigan tened out. fell on the money order rar... he later became bound in the Monday, 10:00 a.m.-8:00p.m.: Tues- est mercantile establishments took awarded third place. Under the multi- Join Lakeland HealthCare Educational Trade Fair desk where it was found the next toils of the law and served a term in day, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Wednes- place on Tuesday of this week when ple drawing category in the mechani- day. 10:00 a.m.-8:00p.m.; Thursday. 4:00 to 6:30 p.m morning. Marquette Prison. The last mention I programs now available to learn about the services, could find of him was in the July 7, Gordon Lewis became sole owner of cal division, Dave Nordhoff won 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Friday. 10:00- Visit with Lakeland HealthCare In a very few minutes, the gunfight Entry forms are now available for the 2011 Miss Southwest Michigan, 2011 screenings, and resources 1926, Hartford Day Spring. The brief the PH. Lewis Drug Store. The third place and Rob Warren fifth. 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday. 10:00 a.m.- professionals and leam about the latest was over. By this time the sound of Mr. Southwest Michigan, and 2011 Miss Southwest Michigan Teen programs. article said, "Bert Farrar. who was younger Lewis acquired a half inter- Members of the first award selection 2:00 p.m. available that will help you advances in oncology services. Free shots had brought several men to the New for 2011 is the Mr. Southwest Michigan Program. This will give the said to be the leader of the gang that est in the business some four years committee for the new Maxine Brule Phone: 463-6382 take control in your fight colorectal cancer screen kits will be vicinity of the store, most of them young men in the Greater Southwest Michigan Area the opportunity to build burglarized Hubbard's store in 1921 ago and according to his father, PH. available. Community partners and carrying weapons. Among them the on Leadership, Communications, and Community Service. against cancer. and fought a gun battle with Edison Lewis, he became sole owner this support groups will also be on hand to aforementioned Mayor Brown, who Disability Income: There are four phases of competition with each Program. The first phase is Harley and James McCotter. escaped week. The business was established share information about their services. had actually seen one of the robbers! Interview, which counts for 50%; the second phase is Formal Wear, which Friday from Marquette Prison where here on October 10, 1908, thus being For when life catches Thursday A posse, led by Sheriff Dwight Bar- counts for 25%; the third phase is Active Wear, which counts for 20%; and the he was serving a five-year term." one of the oldest retail establishments you by surprise. April 22, 2010 Speaker's Series Event ker from Paw Paw, arrived and began fourth phase is the On-Stage Question, which counts for 5% of the contestant's Thus the case became obscured by on Main street. 6:30 p.m. searching in the direction of the two score. Lakeland Center for the mists of time, and tranquility once Mr. and Mrs. James Momson, First If you are laid up due to an Leam about the most recent advances men who fled northward. They were Young women and men between the ages of 17 and 25 by the pageant date and Outpatient Services again descended on our storybook street, are the parents of a seven- accident or illness, wouldn't it in breast, colon, lung, and urologic seen running through the yards of the who are living in the Greater Southwest Michigan Area are eligible to enter the town along the Paw Paw River. pound daughter, Kathleen Mary, bom Frank Walling and Oliver Salnave be nice to know that your Miss and Mister programs. cancer treatments, including imaging, on St. Patrick's day in Community 3900 Hollywood Road homes, then disappeared in the direc- financial obligations will be The Teen Program is open to all young women between the ages of 12 and 17 surgery, radiation oncology, and hospital. St. Joseph, MI stereotactic radiosurgery. Lakeland's taken care of? That you'll be by the pageant date. They must also be living in the Greater Southwest Michigan Area. breast health navigator will share able to maintain the standard of The 2011 Mr. Southwest Michigan Scholarship Program will be held on stories of hope and how having a guide living that you worked so hard Friday, July 30, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.; the 2011 Miss Southwest Michigan Teen through the treatment process can Tri-City Record Subscription Form for? As a local Auto-Owners Scholarship Program will be held on Saturday, July 31,2010, at 2:00 p.m.; and benefit patients. Physician presenters Name independent agent, we can the 2011 Miss Southwest Michigan Scholarship Program will be held at 7:00 will take time to answer questions design an insurance program p.m. throughout the event. Mailing Address^ All programs will be held at the Dowagiac Performing Arts Center. that's just right for you. Ti City, State & Zip_ Over S20,000 will be awarded in scholarships and gifts this year. Advance registration for the speaker's For an entry form, visit our Website at www.misssoMthwestmichigan.org: click series event is required. To register, Annual rate: please circle & pay the amount that applies to your address: *j4uto-Owners Insurance on "Miss," "Mister" or "Teen"; then click on "To Be a Contestant." call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544. For questions, please call the Southwest Michigan Scholarship Program See the model and images of Berrien & Van Buren Co. $37 Mich. $51 Snowbirds $56 U.S. $61 -*4 Office at (269) 428-4999. the new Regional Cancer Center For more information, visit Send with payment to... Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 Deadline for applications will be May 8, 2010. www.lakelandhealth.org/time. Don Young Insurance Agency Please share your good news with the To Pay with Credit Card... VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card 323 N. Main St., Watervliet readers of the Tri-City Record; Card # Expiration date 463-6723 Lakeland HealthCare Phone number e-mail to [email protected] Medical Excellence. Compassionate Care. ipril I , 2010 Tri-City Record 6 Tri-City Record April /, 2010 POLICE Tri-City Area Obituaries DAR names "Good Citizens" for 2010 Ed was surrounded by a large extend- REPORTS Algonquin Chapter Daughters of the School is the son of Robert and Sandy ed family and many friends in the American Revolution honored its Herman of Coloma. Al his school, he southwestern Michigan communities. CONTINUED FROM PAGE I 2010 "Good Citizens" from II area is President of the National Honor 1 EDWARD MESSAL He and his wife moved to Portage, drain opener, Lye, and camp fuel cans. high schools at a recent meeting at the Society and Student Council; serves .) Edward Mcssal of Grand Island. Ml, in 1973 for his work opportuni- Gribler suggests that sometimes these Whitcomb Tower in St. Joseph. as Treasurer of Business Professionals * Florida, passed away Sunday, March ties. He had a keen interest in antiques items can bc tossed out as a single In 1934. the National Society DAR of America and as the Student Council 7 28, 2010, in his 88th year. and collecting Royal Doulton. item but they are mostly all in one *1 established a "Good Citizens" contest Boys Representative; is a member of A memorial serv-i Escaping winters, he and his wife trash bag. in high schools to rccognize outstand- Students Against Destructive Deci- ice will be held at moved in 1980 to West Palm Beach, "No matter how long they have been ing young people and encourage them sions, Honor Club, and Spanish Club; Chad Herman Kayla Warsko 2:00 p.m. Saturday.| FL, where they made their home for there, these items pose a potential haz- v in the pursuit of high ideals. and plays basketball, baseball, golf, Bra-' band. She has also participated in her April 17, at the 20 years. His final retirement came at ard to you. If you see an item you be- The faculty and senior class of each and tennis. He is a member of his school s variety shows and musicals Sunlake Club-I age 78 when he and his wife moved to lieve to be meth-related, do not touch school choose an individual who church youth group and the Boys and and she studies piano house. In lieu of Eustis, FL, and became a part of the it," Gribler states. shows unselfish interest in family, Girls Club of America 1st Tee Org- Her future plans are to attend Massa- flowers, charitablel Sunlake community. He was an avid He suggests that if a trash bag is spot- school, community, and nation; and anization. chusetts Institute of Pechnology to donations can be card player and active in community ted along the road or even in a field, it who displays the qualities of leader- Chad's future plans are to attend 9* study chemical engineering. made to a memori-l activities. should not be opened. Anyone who ship, dependability, service, and patri- Michigan State University and major otism. Other area "Good Citizens" are: Alys- al fund: Edward Ed was a kind and gentle man with a suspects that he or she has come upon in accounting and finance, eventually sa Kent. Hartford High School; Clif- Messal, at Suntrust Bank, 15375 U.S. big heart. He inspired others with his a meth trash dump site should contact "Good Citizen" Chairman Avonda earning his MBA. He hopes to work in White-Krause presented each senior ford Allen. Andrews \cademy; Kry- Highway 441, Eustis, FL 32726. sense of fairness, ambitious drive, the authorities. church finances. with a pin and certificate. As the stu- stal Davis. Berrien Springs High Share your own memories by visiting love of family, and abundance of Berrien County Sheriff Kayla Warsko from Watervliet High School; Michelle Hasse, Michigan patience. He bravely faced his contin- warns about car break-ins dents came forward to receive their School is the daughter of Karen War- uous health challenges over the past awards, they staled their future plans sko of Watervliet. She is a member of Lutheran High School. Sarah Monte. Ed is survived by: his wife of 63 The Berrien County Sheriff's Depart- years. and introduced their family members the National Honor Society and Quiz Lake Michigan High School; Lindsay years, Lavina (Dings); and his two ment and other police agencies are Mindful of the virtues he has instilled and school personnel attending the Bowl, Science Olympiad and cross- McNair, Lakeshorc High School; Har- daughters and sons-in-law - Dianne investigating a growing number of car within us, we are honored to walk in meeting wilh them. country teams. Kayla serves as drum ley Robards, hau Claire High School; and Robert Harris of Clarksville, break-ins, according to Berrien Coun- the golden footprints he left behind. 0 TO 75 IN FOUR GENERATIONS...Sitting on her daddy^s lap is Gracie Local recipients include: major of the marching band and plays Christopher Watkins, Bangor High Tennessee, and Deborah Messal and ty Sheriff Deputy Karen Klug. Danneffel. Her daddy is Tim Danneffel, 25, son of Rex and Kat Danneffel. Chad Herman from Coloma High in jazz band, pep band, and all-star School; and Olivia Postelli, St Joseph David Kazdan of Toronto, Canada. Klug said the break-ins are occurring WATERVLIET FIREFIGHTERS...were at work on Saturday, March 27, Behind him is Grade's Great-Grandpa Jim Danneffel; then Great- High School. It is not about the loss of life but the in parking lots and driveways all over practicing their technique at 390 North Main Street, property owned by Grandpa Cliff Wlltse, 75; and Grandpa Rex Danneffel, 50. They are all 25 life thai was lived; a loving family, a CHARLES rCHUCK") the County. The perpetrators are local chiropractor Andy DeHaven. According to Fire Chief Scott Rich- years apart. This photo was taken when "Poppa Jim" came out to meet golden heart, and memories of a life- SHOCKLEY smashing car windows and stealing creek, the local firefighters were practicing in preparation for a potential A ercnul olc time of fun for the entire faniilv Gracie at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Contributed photo) time well spent. Charles ("Chuck") Shockley, 91, of purses, laptop computers, bags con- control burn of the building scheduled for late April. Richcreek said the 1 Bom in Chicago, Illinois, the fourth Coloma, Michigan, passed away on taining workout items, bowling balls, control burn would be a great training opportunity for the volunteer fire- of five children. Ed graduated from Friday, March 26, 2010, after living and other items. fighters; however, DEQ Standards and the criteria required by the City Hartford High School Honor Roll July 4th in Watervliet planning since the building sits on a state highway and is a major thoroughfare the Benton Harbor High School in 1939. what he said was "a great life where 1 Car break-ins are most often a crime First Semester 2009-10 His formative years were spent on the did everything 1 ever wanted to do." of opportunity; and people can mini- City had to be met before the learning exercise could be held. "Once we family fann where he remained an He spent over 60 years enjoying life mize risk by locking their cars, park- get all our ducks in a row, we can go forward," Fire Chief Richcreek com- 9th Grade Alma Acevedo Precious Chambers under way; volunteers sought active partner for many years. in his adopted hometown of Coloma. ing in well-lighted areas or inside mented. Pictured are: (from the left) Josh Peek, Watervliet Fire Dept.; Bill HIGH HONORS - Maria Acosta Cameron Collins He served in the Army Air Corps dur- Most of those years were lived on garages, closing all car windows, and W hitney, Watervliet Fire Dept.; and Matt Sears, North Berrien Fire- ALLANS Adan Barajas Mark Efting By Lynn Attila owski 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run, the ing the Second World War, stationed Kremers Hill in the house he built not leaving items in open view. Rescue Department. (Lynn Attila photo) Hannah Bercndt-Szakal Dylan Bogart Ashley Hopson Attention, alt residents of the Tri-City Duck Race, Ping-Pong Ball Drop. in the Philippines for three years. with his wife, Virginia. If anyone notices suspicious activity, Candra Janisse Christie Brandt Kelsey Kroboth 1-94 three times. sponded to 8718 Shore Drive for a Area! Be sure to set aside the first Grand Parade, Car Show, Beer Tent, Upon his return, he married Lavina in Bom in Richmond, Indiana, Chuck Klug says, please contact your local Kelsey Pomeroy Julie Briney Holly Kucharski On February 23, the department re- structure fire. weekend in July for a spectacular and the evening Fireworks display. 1946 and started a successful gas and came to Coloma from Chicago, 1L, in police department. Katherine Romeo Konner Bulat Rachel Leblang sponded to 460 Medical Park Drive 2010 event! Back for a second season of good oil business in Covert. Michigan. 1940; and, on February 14, 1941, he HONORS - B Average Jessica Burgess Steven Melton Fire reports for an office building structure fire. Plans are in the works and the dates cheer will be the "Watervliet Idol" While residing in Covert, he was married the former Virginia Miller. Erin Baumeister Adam Diebold Cory Merfield Wanted by have been set for the annual Water- singing contest for youngsters. Kid- Township Treasurer and Assistant On February 27, the department as- Zachary Birmelc Norma Michelle Flores Taylor Nance She preceded him in death on Novem- Watervliet Fire Chief dies Parade, and Sunday Sunrise Ser- sisted the North Berrien Fire-Rescue Gabriel la Garza Joy Orr vliet Independence Weekend Celebra- Chief of the Fire Department for 15 ber 25, 1984. Chief Scott Richcreek the police Mali Burchfield Department for a structure fire at 5443 tion Thursday through Sunday, July I- vice. years. Chuck served four years in the mili- Joseph Butterworth Patrick Hammel Marcus Pritchard Watervliet Fire Department has visit- Photos and information about people 4. Plans are being made to have a main In 1958, Ed began a 20-year career in Red Arrow Highway. Kathem Harris Justin Rodriguez tary and was a member of a B-24 ed four locations to investigate fire Taylor Clousc On March 19, the department re- from the area who are wanted on out- The Watervliet Business Association stage area, localize food vendors, and the Paper Box Industry. He was the bomber crew. During the Korean W'ar, Guillcrmo Diaz Benjamin Hickmott David Sexton alarms in the recent month. standing warrants for various alleged (WBA) will again be sponsoring the provide picnic tables for convenience Production Controller and Plant Man- he was a locomotive fireman on the Brianna Edmonds Alexandra Kling Candacc Shouse During the month of February, the felonies arc listed below. This infor- of the public and to bring more new PLANS ARE LNDER WAV...as Allison Kling annual event that has become a ager for Williams Brothers Box Com- Pennsylvania Railroad. He worked at department responded to accidents on Abraham Garcia Austin Sncddcn mation was provided by the Berrien favorite throughout Berrien County ideas alive making the 2010 celebra- W BA Chairman Lynn Mainwaring pany in St. Joseph, overseeing a stafT various places of employment, includ- Aspen Gerlach Emily Larsen Timothy Summerhill Jr. Coloma County Sheriff's Department and and beyond. tion one for the memory books. Attila (left) joins forces with event of 400 employees; and later on was ing Whirlpool. In 1984, he retired Joseph Goble Iliana Lopez Kassidy Wilson Crime Stoppers. For the 2010 weekend extravaganza, Of course, volunteers are needed for planner Chana Kniebes for the 2010 Plant Manager for Kalamazoo Paper from the Berrien County Juvenile United Hannah Golas Cecilia Medrano the WBA has joined forces wilh new ly the upcoming weekend of fun. WatervUet 4th of July weekend cel- Box. During this time, he and his fam- Center as the Building and Grounds Cassandra Goss Sarai Ramos 12th Grade DUFFIELD Methodist Brittany Leshea Jackson is wanted ordained Event Coordinator Chana If you can spare an hour or a day to ebration. ily made their home in Watervliet, Ml, Superintendent. Adrian Gutierrez Keren Reyes HIGH HONORS - on a felony warrant for Kniebes who also serves the Coloma help out. please call Chana at 757- The annual ^must-go-to" event is where he was past Master (1967) of Chuck was an avid golfer. As a Church Emily Hanners Matthew Rittase ALL As & PASTRICK forgery. Her last known Watervliet Area Chamber of Com- 2457 or Lynn at 325-6624. scheduled for July 1-4 and will in- the Masonic Lodge of Michigan. licensed pilot, he enjoyed flying his Theo Haubold Madeleine Rohrer address is in Benton Kasey Culbreath clude events such as the Duck Race, Joshua Ryan merce as its Community Development own airplane. He took many friends FAMILY FUNERAL Maria Hernandez Jennifer Emory Harbor. Coordinator. Kniebes along, with Please share your event Car Show, Grand Parade, "Water- and family on their first plane ride. What if church Christopher Higgins Amanda Stroud Pastor Hurtado HOME WBA Chairman Lynn Mainwaring- vliet Idol" singing contest. Fire- Chuck is survived by: a son, Roger Rose Hurtado Callie Sullivan news with the readers & CREMATION SERVICES wasn't just a pface m go, Alyssa Kent works,display, and plenty more to Adam Unrath Atula, are planning "oodleii of fun" (Marie) Shockley; three grandchil- ""Jftob Hutchins Jordan Mullaucr of the Tri-City Record;'" bvtsometiiingwedo? for the entire family! entertain young and old alike. HftCM .Cassandra Kanyuh Grace Vasquez dren; six great-grandchildren; and best Gregory Collins is wanted on a fel- HONORS - B Average I e-mail to records iZk.com (Contributed photo) CX3en Hearts. Ooen boors. Open Minds Madolyn Wesaw Many of the old-time favorites will be friends - Loren and Marge Schaus and Setting a The people of The United Methodist Church Julia Kling Alicia Alsup ony warrant for assault. back this year, such as the Bednar- 7517 Red Arrow Hwy. New Standard Anthony Kucharski Elmer and Patricia Enders. He also His last known address Chadd Arthur Watervliet In Funeral Service Sun. Worship 9:15am Kristen Lamphere 11th Grade leaves behind three sisters-in-law - is in Benton Harbor. Gabriela Bazan (269) 463-3195 Nadine Deitrich, Betty Biastock, and Sun. School AH Ages nam Drake Nevins HIGH HONORS - John Beebe Ethel Lee Miller; and 20 nieces and n Jonathan Poczik ALL As Sierra Bradfield EASTER SUNDAY nephews who will always remember 6548 PAW PAW AVENUE William W. Chu Jose Ramirez Lauren Dowd Megan Daisy April 4.2010 their Uncle Chuck, whose joy in living COLOMA, Ml 49038 Carlos Ramon-Flores Lindsey Hallgren 144 Church St. Claudia Delgado brought laughter and great memories 468-6000 Matthew Ryan Ian Haubold Ryan Gillaspy Sunrise Service 7:30 a.m. 'J* 269-468-6062 Christina Marie Turnbo is wanted into their lives. He was preceded in ACROSS FROM Arthur Sewell 111 Janet Jonatzke on a felony warrant for Like Golas Resurrection Service death by: his parents, Floyd and HARDINGS AND RITE AID Autumn Sweet Aaron Kanyuh Daniel Gonzalez www.colomaumc.org fraud. Her last known Josephine Shockley; two sisters, Alice www. duffieldpasthck. com Courtney Knight 9:30 a.m. address is in Elkhart, Maria Thomas Matthew Hernandez Futrell and Beverly Kniebes; and a Madison Traver Kaitlyn Lamphere Indiana. Ulises Jimenez www m idway m inistn es. org son. Dale, in 2007. Stefany Tule Kyler Leimbach Miriam Llamas mtro rate As per his wishes, no funeral is Medical & Dental Services Kara Weberg Patsie Meyers Priscilla Lopez planned. Davidson Chapel of Florin Emily Williams Matthew Najacht Charles Mehlenbeck Funeral Service, Coloma, was in Taylor Pomeroy Please call on us for professional care James Henry Ford is wanted on a April Meyers charge of the arrangements. Joshua Rittase felony warrant for ag- 10th Grade Bradley Skinner Jacob Stroud Shane Sullivan home equity loan gravated assault. His HIGH HONORS - ALL-DENTURE HONORS - B Average Griselda Tule last known address is in ALL As •APR=Annual Percentage Rate. Valid on loans with 80% or less loan-to-vaiue.This is an introductory rate Death Notices Christopher Allgood Lindsey VanLierop Dr. Bob Hidden)a Benton Harbor. Rebecca Drake and ends 6 mo. after day of closing. 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L # Tri-City Record April 1, 2010 arts News April I, 2010 Tri-City Record 9 omnmmty Calendar \ Movie Guide • Coloma Athletic St. Joseph more than one UC" for the full tri- "Ki/te Kids "... mester. Citizenship must be satisfac- : NOW SHOWING ; My view Boosters meeting tory in all cases. • "KL'TE KID"...This handsome young man is Catholic School 8th Grade Please check • Austin Sadler, a freshman at Watervliet High April 5 School. Austin has a great sense of humor and is rV March Brittany Allerton. Merissa Bahus, Celebration Cinema n from the i i Coloma Athletic Boosters will be Franco Barrera. Ryan Batey, Caitlin very good at telling jokes and playing jokes. If you meeting on Monday, April 5, al 6:00 44 h andana LOMALUMA I Student of the Month" Bell, Logan Berg, Nathan Bolis, are down and not feeling well, Austin will have p.m., in the Coloma Junior High Savanna Lcdcsma has been choscn Austin Browne, Ryan Cade, Chris- » ads on this pagepaae for S you laughing in no time. He loves basketball and Press Box Library. as St. Joseph Catholic Elementary topher Carpenter, Gerrit Chains, riding bikes with his Grandpa Sadler. His favorite We will bc having nominations for h ratingsfdunys &a showtlmessnownmes ' By Mike Leith, Sports writer School's March "Student of the Johnny Cole, Lindsey Coombs, Mary thing of all is spending time alone with his dad; open positions for the 2010-2011 Month." Corbitt, Sarah Czuba, Madyson Duf- and he likes hanging out with his cousin, Maghan school year. Clash of the Titans... Hartford boys down make the score 16-7. Savanna has a very hap- field, Daniel Essmyer, DeVon Fran- Sadler. Austin is the son of Chris Sadler and Ver- Please join us as we continue lo sup- Tyler Hester look the mound loss for py heart She is consis- zel, Hayley Girard, Codie Green; In a loose adaptation from Greek onica Hutchins. His grandparents are Bill and Dee Sadler of Water- Bloomingdale port the spirit of Coloma for our stu- mythology, Perseus (Worthington) vliet and Sonny and Barb Loshbough of Tennessee. Also special to him the Comets, while Derek Allred had a dents and athletes. tently respectful lo the Matthew Guntz. Violette Hall, Mak The Hartford boys varsity baseball who was bom a god but raised as a are Uncle Bud and Aunt Sheila of Coloma and cousins Maghan Sadler double on offense to lead the Comets. stall' and teachers at St. Hepler-Gonzalez, Mary Herman, leam got its season under way last Joseph. man. sets off on an epic mission to and Mackenzie Webster. Austin's Grandma Sadler has an extra "big Hartford girls down Madeline Hicks. Jessica Ingels, Bran- week wilh an 8-5 win over Bloom- Watervliet Preseason combat Hades (Fiennes) before he can thank-youM to him because when she had surgery, Austin was one of She is kind and caring' dace Justice, Dakota Kiser-Little, ingdale in a single game. Bloomingdale toward her fellow students and Robert Kreitner, Gabrielle Leonard. seize power from Zeus (Neeson) and my two sponsors. He was there every day for her. We all love you. Baseball Tournev Hartford got on the board first wilh a The Hartford girls varsity Softball T\\ O COLOMA GIRLS...have received Lakeland All-Conference awards always helpful with younger students Brianna Lewis, Xavier Martinez, unleash hell on earth. Share a photo of your "Kute Kids " with your friends, neighbors. and rel- run in the second inning and that held team got off lo a good start last week in girls basketball. Olivia Zvonar (left) received Lakeland All-Conference The 2()th annual Watervliet Preseason at our school. Kristen Mathis, Sharon McCrary, atives who read the Tri-City Record. Make sure you write your kids names The Last Song... up until the fourth inning where the as it downed Bloomingdale by a 12-0 Honorable Mention and Julie Timm received Lakeland All-Conference Baseball Tournament for boys 6-14 as on the hack of the picture and include any other information about it you d Savanna is always on task and dedi- Devota Mullins, Nicholas Murray; A drama centered on a rebellious Cardinals rallied for four runs to take score in a single game. First leam honors. (Contributed photo) of April 30, 2010, will be held April cated to her own learning. Chandler Nadeau, Emily Najacht, like to see in the paper, including mom and dad, grandma and grandpa, young woman (Cyrus) who is sent to a 4-1 lead. In the Indians part of the The first inning was scoreless, but the Center on the MSU campus in East see Kalamazoo Central redeem itself 23-25, May 30. and May 1-2. Overall. Savanna consistently exem- Nicholas Obermesik. Bridget and so on. Send the photo to the Tri-City Record. P.O. Box 7, Watervliet. spend the summer with her estranged fourth, they also rallied for seven runs Lady Indians had a big second-inning Lansing. after coming up short last year in the Again this year, there will be certified plifies the Christian behaviors and O'Brien, Steven Parrigm, Wendy MI 49098. father, who abandoned his family in to retake the lead at 8-4. rally thai ended after nine runs had 1 went to them once again to be with championship game, as Central umpires. attitudes that are taught at our school. Peterman. Alexis Pflugradt, Joshua the past. Bloomingdale got one more run in the crossed the plate. other basketball fanatics for one last downed Ann Arbor Huron 74-65 to Each league is limited up to 12 teams. Phipps, Tyler Poschke, Ryan Preci- APR 2 THRU APR 8 tilth to make the final score 8-5 in the Hartford added three more runs in the fix and lo see some of the best basket- claim the title. As an "Early Bird Special." the entry ado, Breanna Przybylinski, Conor March The Bounty Hunter... WWW.MOORETHEATRES.C-OM Indians favor. fj^h jq make it a 12-0 score and cut ball players in the state compete. Central had a very impressive team fee will be SI 50 if you register before Rockhill, Donna Rothrock-Howe, CAT CirM * ITDI-^AT** M April 2. Otherwise, the entry fee is "Student of the Month" A bounty hunter (Butler) leams that Cecil Wilson got the mound win for the game short with the 10-run rule, The Class D" game started out the and Huron really didn't have a chance. Kelsey Sample; SI75 (due at the draw). his next target is his ex-wife (Anis- I.OMA 468-LOMA the Indians, while Matt Najacht had a Vicki Najacht got the mound win as day as usual with Muskegon West despite averaging 6'4" for its starting Ryan Franco has been chosen as St. Sydney Sample, Catherine Scheuer, Teams will be drawn on Friday. April ton), a reporter working on a murder CLASH OF THE TITANS 1:00 3:30 6:0ft 8 35 PG13 pair of singles on offense. she allowed just two hits while also Michigan Christian three-peating as lineup. It was Central's first champi- Joseph Catholic Elementary School's Caleb Smith, Zachary Stephens, Ker- 16, al ihe Waffle House of America in cover-up. Soon after their reunion, the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 1:25 3:50 6:20 8:25 PG Coloma boys fall to slapping a triple on offense. the champ wilh a 66-56 win over onship since it won three in a row March "Student of the Month." sten Strunk, Alexa Summers, Jami Watervliet. always-at-odds duo find themselves cmifh Hartford had II hits, including a Marine Cily Cardinal Moody. Muske- back in 1949-50 and 1951. They have Ryan is a very outgoing Walter, Laura Wcidner, Shane Wright, South Haven home ^ and a single by Ash|ey Brackets and start times will be post- on a run-for-their-lives adventure with THE Pft^TYHV™ gon had a solid leam, with many re- been the runners-up several times, young man. He enjoys Tristan Wright, Devynn Yore ed, and rules will be given to the man- a bunch of New Jersey heavies in pur- The Coloma boys varsity baseball Clark; a single and a triple by Kelsey luming starters from last year's cham- though. sports and strives to do 9th agers. suit. MICHIGAN 6.V7-I662 leam dropped a single game lo South Kroboth; a single, a triple, and two pionship team, and they really didn't Then the final game of the day pitted his best and enjoy him- Dustin Agnew, Angel Aguirre, Mer- Haven by a 16-7 score lo gel its season RBls by Megan Daisy; a triple and have much trouble wilh Marine City. Detroit Country Day against home- The Instructional League is made up self. while still uphold- cedes Angelo. Caroline Amy, Aman- Diary of a Wimpv Kid... REMEMBER ME 1:55* 4:20 7:10 9:25**PG13 under way last week. two RBls by Briltany Emery; along The real championship game to me in town favorite Lansing Sexton. of 6-, 7- and 8-year-olds and will use ing the attributes ol da Bennett, Idea Bickham, Libby Greg HefTley (Gordon) uses the jour- HOW TO TRAIN VOI R DRAGON 2:15* 4:45 6:50 8:45**PG It look a while for the Comets to gel with a pair of singles by Brooke Ed- Class "D" was the semifinal game This game was over fairly quickly as the pitching machine. good sportsmanship. Blcvins, Tara Borkowski, Gabriele nal his mother forces him to keep to (OP OUT 2:05* 7:00 R CRAZY HEART 4 30 f;30**R on the board as the Rams had already monds. between Muskegon West Michigan Country Day has a guard named Ray The Minor League is for 9- and 10- Ryan excels in his studies and is Brandon. Nathan Caldwell, Dakota plot his middle-school survival. plated seven runs through four The Lady Indians then traveled to Christian and Covert. McCallum who had 32 points and year-olds. The pitching machine will always eager to leam. Carmer, Chelsea Carotenuto, Kelly COMING SOON BOUNTY HITSTRR innings, when C oloma finally rallied New Buffalo for a tournament and Covert lell by one point and could some crazy ability. I don't know also be used for this group of young- He is very friendly to ail the people Cook, Natalie Coombs, Asia Dadles, The Runaways... for a pair of runs in the bottom of the beat the Lady Bison by a scorc of 12- have easily won it, as the Bulldogs where this guy is going to college, but sters. he encounters, and his teachers are Katherine DeRosa. Micacia DeRosa, THE LAST SONG 10:1ft 1 :ftft 3:50 6:3ft 8:4ft PG fourth to make it a 7-2 game at that 5 in their first tournament game. had two shots close to the basket that he sure is fun to watch. The Major League is for 11 - and 12- grateful for all his hard work and ded- Gaetano DeRosa 111; A chronicle of the groundbreaking 0 nt year-olds and will have live pitching. Los Angeles band The Runaways, CLASH OFTHK TITANS in:2o 1:10 4:00 7:10 9:30 PG13 P * In that first* game, the Lady Indians would not fall in their 62-61 loss. It was also the seventh Class "B" title ication. Trent Dowe, Andrew Garcia. Megan The Pony League is for 13- and 14- who formed in 1975 and were led by HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON lft:3ft 1:2ft 4:1ft 6:4ft 8 45 PG The Comets got two more runs in the fell behind 3-1 after the first inning That was a great game, with the Bull- for Country Day, which puts them in Garrod. Michelle Graffenius, Mat- year-olds and will also be with live teenagers Joan Jett (Stewart) and filth and three more in the sixth but but went back on top with a four-run dogs coming back at the end to make second place for the all-time champi- thew Greco, Avery Green, Trevor HOT TI B TIME MACHINE 10:40 1:30 4:20 7:20 9:35 R pitching. Coloma Junior Cherie Currie (Fanning). the Rams were busy during that time third inning to make it a 5-3 game, it one exciting game. onships in Class "B" behind River Green, Jessica Hauch, Ty Hess, Caro- DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 10:50 1.40 4:30 6:50 8:50 PG as well, scoring a total of nine runs Hartford got one more run in the Next came the Class "C" final be- Rouge with 12. Believe it or not. St. Trophies will be given out for first line Jarvis, Maria Jimenez, Tyler Alice in Wonderland... High School during those same two innings lo fourth, one in the fifth, three in the tween Melvindale ABT and Suttons Joseph is in third place wilh five Class and second places. Jonason, Rachel Kelley, Desha King, 19-year-old Alice (Wasikowska) re- Sportsmanship in each league will be . sixth, and two in the seventh to com- Bay, which Melvindale won easily 59- "B" state titles. Isabelle Kniebes, Jacob Kramer, turns to the magical world from her Scholastic plele its scoring. 43. This was really no contest with Country Day would be higher but individual medallions. Emily Krueger, Elainey Laratta, Tyler childhood adventure, where she re- Community Calendar h'f New Buffalo got one in the fourth and Melvindale, led by Michael Tally 111, several of its championships have No all-star leams or traveling teams Latsch, Kyle Leamer, Bryan Lentz; Principal's unites with her old friends and leams ; the Class "C" player of the year, tak- come in Class "C" in the past so they will be allowed; only regular season one in the seventh to make the final Mark Little, Chico Margiotta, Kevin of her true destiny: to end the Red Sponsored as a community service by score 12-5. Vicki Najacht got the ing charge right away and never look- don't count in Class "B." roster teams, please. No combining of List/Honor Roll McGuire, Heather Mortimore, Brian- Queen's reign of terror. Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill Pit Stop mound win, allowing four hits. ing back. I'm telling you. if you have never teams will be allowed unless approved na Mullins, Taylor Noack, Jessica By Mike Leith Send Community Calendar listings to: Tri-City Record, On offense, Najacht had three hits in- With the outcome of this game really done this and you are a basketball fan. by the Watervliet Recreation Council. Second Trimester Parsons, Rickey Payne, Eric Peek, Brooklyn's Finest... Box 7, Watervliet, Ml 49098; Fax to (269) 463-8329; cluding a double; while Sara Leary, never being in doubt, we headed to do it sometime in your life. You won't To register, e-mail ittucker^sbcglo Cassidy Pope, Travis Potter, Erica bal.net. Ending March 5, 2010 In Brooklyn, New York, three veteran or E-mail to [email protected] Hamlin wins Megan Daisy and Brittany Emery Harrison Roadhouse for lunch during regret it. It is a full day of basketball Preciado, Tiana Querfurth, Stephanie Call John Tucker al (269) 208-6707, PRINCIPAL'S LIST cops (Gere, Hawke, and Cheadle) Listings must be renewed weekly; the listings deadline each had a pair of hits, including a the afternoon break. and a lot of fun. Radics, Joshua Ray, Caitlin Rockhill, Rick Liles al (269) 463-4915, or Bill The Principal's List includes those struggling with their own personal and at Martinsville double. When the games resumed, we got to Devon Romain II; for next week's newspaper is 12:00 noon on Monday. Mannino at (269) 468-7817. professional dilemmas are dispatched They then dropped their second game honor students who have a straight Jade Roy, Dakota Sanders, Devin Someone else finally won a race in to a notorious housing project, where of the day by a 12-10 score to River "A" average for the full trimester. Scheff, Ashli Scruggs. Seralyn Shar- Thursday, April 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m. reception^ OPENING OF 'THE this young season besides Jimmie they will each collide with destiny. Valley. Kth (.;ra^v ma, Andrew Sipla, Andrew Steinhoff, LIFE ATOMIC: GROWING UP IN THE SHADOW OF'THE A- Johnson, as Denny Hamlin came ftom Ryan Batey. Mary Corbitt, Sarah Sara Sullens, Mikala Swan, Blanca Cod Out... BOMB' EXHIBIT" at North Berrien HuUoQual Museum,.Coloma..Call behind to wm at MartinsviUo last Lad> lndlan!> S9!.P? !he board Coloma W restling Czuba, Hayley Girard. Violette Hall, first with two runs in thai first inning. Ulleg, David Watkins, Makenzie A comedy about a veteran NYPD cop (269) 468-3330 or go to www.northberrienhistorv.org for more details. Monday after the rain-delayed race Gabrielle Leonard, Nicholas Murray, However, the Lady Mustangs got Club update Welche, Morgan Whitaker, Shane (Willis) whose rare baseball card is Thursday, April I, 5:30 p.m., "BOOK CLUB MEETING" at Coloma finally took place. Emily Najacht, Bridget O'Brien, seven runs of their own to make it a 7- Woods stolen. Since it's his only hope to pay Public Library. Call 468-3431 for more information. After leading much of the second half The Coloma Wrestling Club wrapped Conor Rockhill, Kelsey Sample, Jami 2 game after one inning. Hartford got for his daughter's upcoming wedding, Thursday, April 1, 7:00 p.m., "MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE** at of the race, Hamlin gave up first place up the MYWA Folkslyle season by at- Walter two more runs in the second to make it he recmits his partner (Morgan) to Salem Lutheran Church, Coloma. Also, on Friday, April 2,7:00 p.m.. Good when the yellow flag fiew with seven tending the state finals in Battle 9th Grade Don't miss any a 7-4 game and then made it 7-6 game JOwcq WTOWW0 track down the thief, a memorabilia- Friday service; and Sunday, April 4, 9:00 a.m., Easter Sunday service. laps to go. He then made a pit stop and Creek. Michigan, on March 26-28. after getting two more runs in the Mercedes Angelo, Caroline Amy, obsessed gangster. Thursday, April I, 7:00 p.m., "MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE** at got four new tires, a seemingly ques- The Tri-City Area was represented by local news! fourth. Katherine DeRosa, Michelle Graffen- Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, 205 Bennett Avenue, Hartford. Also, tionable move by some that left him 12 of the area's best wrestlers. However, Valley wasn't done yet on ius, Avery Green. Caroline Jarvis, Subscribe to the Good Friday Service, April 2, 7:00 p.m.; and Easter Sunday Service, April restarting ninth wilh four laps left. Bryant Kieft earned a second-place offense either as it got three more runs Emily Krueger, Bryan Lentz, Tiana 4, 10:30 a.m. (breakfast served al 9:00 a.m. However, another caution set up a finish. Fourth-place honors went to in the fourth and two in the fifth to Querfurth. Seralyn Sharma. Blanca Tri-City Record... Friday, April 2, 9:00 a.m., "GOOD FRIDAY BREAKFAST" at Hart- green-white-checkered overtime fin- T.J. Gagliardo. Harrison Spaulding Ullcg make the final score 12-10 in its oppo- ford United Methodist Church. All area women are invited; child care will ish in the sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup finished in sixth place, and Zac Noack ISVSMim On I M « Ptpcttone cclcbullMclncnu can \\ HS WRESTLERS EARN HONORS...The Watervliet varsity wrestling HONOR ROLL for more details, be available. Program plus hot-cross buns, coffee, lea & juice lo be served. nent's favor. finished in eighth. * Pass / Disrount Ticket Reslnc lions Apply race of the 2010 season, and that's team named Joe Isbrecht (left) the MVP and Jaxon DeHaven was named To qualify for the Honor Roll, a stu- Friday, April 2, "DEADLINE FOR EARLY BIRD SPECIAL SIGN- Hartford out-hit Valley 9-7 but they Representing the area with great skill see Page 4 qi D MOVIES PRESENTED WITH when things got wild. He and team Most Improved Wrestler at the team's recent banquet. Other wrestlers dent must have a GPA of 3.00 and no UP" for annual Watervliet Preseason Baseball Tournament for boys 6-14 ii . u a also nahado mrethree errors. and sportsmanship were Ramsey CINEMA OLP DIGITAL CINEMA mate Joey Logano just pushed their , earning awards were: Kevin Lynch, Second Team All-Conference and All- as of April 30, 2010. Call John al (269) 208-6707, Rick al 463-4915, or Bill « u. . .u r . ^ n . Kara Weberg took the mound bss. Bousseau, Che' Eddie Jr., Kameron TECHNOLOGY way right up to the front and finished ^ ^ . . . , J. Southwest Honorable Mention; Brad Thomas, Second Team All- al 468-7817 for more information. On offense, the Lady Indians had Ezell, Robert McCaffery, Connor one, two. Conference; and Kevin Eastman, Conference Honorable Mention. Joe Is- Valid: Fri. 04/02/10 to Friday, April 2, 6:00 p.m., "PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL Ashley Clark with four hits, including Myers, Noah Mort, Jeremiah Speck, Shear JefT Gordon, who was leading at the brecht also earned Second Team All-Conference, All-Southwest Honor- Thursday. 04/08/10 CHURCH GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE." All are welcome. a pair of doubles; Kelsey Kroboth had and Daniel Sweet. final restart, finished third; followed able Mention, and fifth place at the state competition. Jaxon DeHaven "Clash of the Titans 3D(PG13) Saturday, April 3, 1:00 p.m., "WATERVLIET LIONESS CLUB three hits; while Sara Leary added a Congratulations on a great season to by Ryan Newman and Martin Truex earned First Team All-Conference and Second Team All-Southwest hon- (Premium 3D Prices Apply) EASTER EGG HUNT" for children up lo 10 years old. Hays Park ball double. all of the wrestlers! would like to thank Jr. Matt Kenseth, who restarted in sec- ors. (Contributed photo) 12:00, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45,10:20 fields, Watervliet. Baskets & bags are not allowed during the hunt, except ond, tumbled to 17th. Jimmie John- Coloma girls fall all our customers "Clash of the Titans 2D(PG13) for children 3 & younger. son, so dominant here in recent years, to Lady Rams 11:30,2:05,4:40, 7:15,9:50 Saturday, April 3, 1:00 p.m., "VAN BUREN SPORTSMEN'S CLUB never led a lap and finished ninth. EASTER EGG HUNT" in Hartford for children 10 years or younger...... ii The Colom^oioma girlgins varsitvarsuy Softbalsoiioanl The Last Song(PG) Johnson, however, did lake the overall . c 4 „ . si ^ boostmobile for another Saturday, April 3, 3:00 p.m., "EGG-STRAORDINARY EGG HUNT" , , . ... . leam dropped a pair oi games to South points lead, owning a 14-pomv t advan- I. £ 1:00, 3:45,6:30, 9:15 ' n * Haven last week bv scores of 7-0 and for children 8 or younger, at Sarett Nature Center, Benton Harbor. Bring a tage over Greg Btflle. ^ ^ NEW AND USED SYSTEMS IN *Why Did I Get Married Too? pail to collect eggs to trade for prizes. Fee of $1 for members; $2 for non- Hamlin is scheduled to have surgery , . - . . year of servic ...... —. . !• In the first t game, Jenny Wallace took (PG13) members. Also, Tuesday, April 6, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., for children 8 & Wednesday lo repair a lorn ACL in his .. , . ^ STOCK AND READY TOGO! . - . f. , ...... the mound loss as the Lady Comets 11:40, 2:20, 5:00, 6:30, 7:45, older, program called "Spring Break Explore." Wednesday, April 7, 9:30- left knee. He said thai it bothered mm . i j . • . r j j i l , „ . . .^ . . . were held lo just four individual hits, 11:30 a.m.. for ages 5-7, "Spring Animals" program. Call 927-4832 to reg- a little for the last 100t laps but he stat- , , . 9:10,10:30 .. „ . r . . In the second game, the Lady Rams Laptops and Desktops e are always ister or for fees and more information on any of these programs. ed he was so focused on trying to win .u r. . • l "How to Train Your . . . ^ . . got four runs in the first inning but Sunday, April 4, 7:00 a.m., "SUNRISE SERVICE" al Community tne race, and that overcomes a lot in ~ .u u j n • l Where the Highways Meet.. In Watervliet Dragon 3D(PG) General Baptist Church, Pleasant Street, Watervliet. the Coloma got on the board as well with accepting C Ca r (Premium 3D Prices Apply) Sunday, April 4, 10:30 a.m., "EASTER DRAMA OF 4HAVE YOU i| . ™ it a run of its own to make it 4-1. The 104 N Main Street Hamlin led 172 ol (he 508 total laps, L another ^ ^ 12:00, 2:20,4:40, 7:00,9:20 REACHED YOUR VERDICT?*" at River of Life Church, 8712 Red Ar- which was more than any other dnver. ^ lo makc jt a 6.2 gamc at ^ new customers! row Highway, Watervliet. Easter party by Lifeline Children's Ministry. "How to Train Your And before the yellow flag flew on lap ^ ^ ^ Rams ^ on Computer Problems ? Call 463-3224 for details. Dragon 2D (PG) 493, he had been out m front for 89 to ^ ^ unanswcred ^ Monday, April 5, 6:00 p.m., "COLOMA ATHLETIC BOOSTERS 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:45 laps; many of those wtth JefT Burton ^ ^ of ^ Let us tlx them and never leave the house (or office)! MEETING" in the Coloma Junior High School Library. Nominations for ^ We would like to "Hot Tub Time Machine (R) on his bumper. However, Burton had a ^ ^ of Coloma,s open positions will be held. Please plan on attending. late tire problem and dropped to -0th. ^ ^ . ^ ^ ^ 11:35, 2:00,4:30, 7:15, 9:45 n a pair of Wednesday, April 7, 1:00-3:00 p.m., "1950s SPRING BREAK** free Kevin Harvick, who started on the Now offering "Remote Desktop Support" welcome Kirsten Sells singles. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG) activities especially for ages 6-12 and families but all ages are welcome, at pole, led 57 early laps but soon went Coloma girls soccer to the shop. 12:15,2:25,4:35, 6:45,8:55 North Berrien Historical Museum. Coloma. Call Tracy al (269) 468-3330 out with brake problems. He finished No need to disconnect your system and bring it to our office. Just The Bounty Hunter (PG13) for more details. Go to www.northberrienhisiorv.org for a full schedule of 35th, completing 408 laps. falls to LMC upcoming planned programs. sit down, click your mouse a few times and let us go to work re- 12:00,1:30, 2:30, 4:00. 5:00, Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished 15th. The Coloma girls soccer leam drop- 7:30,10:00 Mark Martin led 25 laps but fell back ped a 5-1 decision lo Lake Michigan solving your problem. ^ We are now open on to a 21st-place finish, a lap down. She's Out of My League(R) Catholic last Monday. Taking care of your disposal needs The victory was Hamlin's third at ,, | Mondays & Tuesdays 12-5 1:10, 3:55, 6:40, 9:25 Zvon r 4c0rcd the only goa No need to bring your system in and then try to figure out where Martinsville and ninth top-10 finish in for ^ Comets on an assist from Alice in Wonderland (PG) 10 starts. And it came on the day he ^ Gorzynskj all those wires go when you get it back home. No down-time, Brenda: Wed-Sat... 463-3562 12:45, 3:25,6:45. 9:25 Orchard Hill was originally to have surgery. How- ^ ^ had 10 saves in goal for your system is always available to Shutter Island (R) ever, both the surgery and the race Coloma as the Lady Comets are now

Veronica: Wed-Sat... 861-2911 11:30,2:20, 5:15, 8:15 Sanitary Landfill were delayed because of Sunday s overa,| on the young season you. You get to watch what we do. Introductory Price Avatar 2D (PG13) 3290 Hennessey Rd., Watervliet MHSAA basketball Kirsten: Mon-Sat... 767-1261 7:40 This week is a bye week with Easier finals Wrap lip SCaSOH $79 99 Alvin 2: Squeaquel (PG) so they will nol be back in action unlil Call us today 269-463-4963 Kojuuc* biiMdhwid acccu 463-5588 The boys high school basketball sea- $?•> H ft* the I'ltK JO minutes any atMitKmal time will be 12:45, 3:05, 5:20 April 10 when they will race at charged u a r«e of SI 94(10 1 7250 Red Arrow Hwy., Watervliet Open Monday - Friday 7a.m. - 4:30p.m., Saturday 7a.m. - 12 Noon son is officially over following last Phoenix in the Subway Fresh Fit 600. weekend's stale finals al the Breslin 10 Tri-City Record April I, 2010 defines a "person" as an individual, Julie L. Sweet, Clerk Section 20.14, and provided the total iiblic Notices and Want Ads partnership, firm, corporation, com- 61310 C.R. 687 area of all ground signs do not There will be displays and videos fea- pany or association and a "temporary Hartford. MI 49057 exceed one hundred (100) square ri-City Area Outdoor News April I, 2010 Tri-City Record 11 PUBLIC NOTICE turing fishing gear, archery equip- WANT ADS structure" as anything which is not (269) 621-4658 feel of total combined sign area. ment. taxidermy, and firearms. There For Ml#, for rant, h«lp wanted, Hartford Township permanently affixed to a foundation. (4-I-IO-TCR) If the Planning Commission deter- Hunting & Section 3. Necessity for license to will also be over $700 of door prizes. lo«t & found, work wantod, Regular Board Meeting mines a need, larger ground sign Nature Notebook P«r»onnl announcomonts, hawk, vend, peddle or solicit. This STATE OF MICHIGAN Sign up by calling either Ben Lowell March 11, 2010 area, sign plaza, roof signs, and elec- o t V *** By Eileen Carlson thank-you notas, ate. Fishing Reports at (269) 849-3284 or Pastor Dave section provides that no person may JUDICIAL DISTRICT tronic message board ground signs Sarett Nature Center Naturalist <12.00 par ad of 2B warily Proposed Minutes Stowers at (269) 463-3195. sell merchandise or services in Hart- 2ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT may be allowed upon issuance of a By Angie Stair 927-4832 eilcerwisarett.com Reservations are asked to be in by Add lOd a word ovar 25 words. Supervisor Sefcik called the Regular ford Township on a public street or Special Land Use Permit pursuant to 621-4329 angiefS)cybersoI.com ORDER FOR SERVICE BY Wednesday, April 7. Rapaat sama ad for $2 laas. Meeting of the Hartford Township from house to house without first PUBLICATION/POST AND Article XXV. Size, location and Sarett Nature Center is located Add $2 to bordar want ad. — Board to order at 7:30 p.m. at the obtaining a license nor may anyone necessity shall be determined by the FISHING caught, handle them gently and re- Add $2 for taar ahaat. NOTICE OF ACTION at 2300 Benton Center Road a Hartford Township Hall. solicit on the street or house to house BERRIEN COUNTY CASE NO. Planning Commission. Spring fishing is getting under way lease them as quickly as possible. near the intersection of MjnuH bajtaldjn advanca Members present: Supervisor Sefcik, to take orders for goods or services in 2010-2182-D0-M Commercial Industrial and the DNR (Department of Natural Report unusual numbers of dead or SPORTSMAN'S CLUB Red Arrow Highway and 1-196 AD PLACEMENT DEADLINE Clerk Sweet, Treasurer Wilmoth and the future without first obtaining Plaintiff, Section 13.08 - Signs Section 13.08 Resources) would like to remind dying fish to Michigan DNR Fisheries The Berrien County Sportsman's IS NOON ON TUESDAY! Trustees Dowd & McLellan. license. Kelly R. Zaidan - Signs. anglers 17 years of age and older that Division. Club will be having a nine-week Sheriff's Report placed on file. Section 4. Necessity for license to ing. Trt-Clty Racord 1814 Forres Ave. One (1) On-Site ground sign in addi- a new 2010 Michigan fishing license Anglers should save and report un- spring outdoor archery league for both 138 N. Main St., Box 7 Public Comment opened at 7:31 p.m. sell from temporary structures. St. Joseph, MI 49085 tion lo marquee, canopy, directional, is needed by April 1. identified fish to the nearest DNR Compound and Traditional archers. Egg Hunt on April 3 Watarvllat, Ml 40098 and closed at 7:31 p.m. This section requires a license to sell and wall signs are permitted for the The league starts on April 3 and will On Saturday. April 3, at 3:00 p.m., (260) 463-6307 269-759-8815 Coho action is continuing to get bel- Operations Service Center. Ours is The Public Hearing for the 2010- goods or services from a temporary E-mail racordQI2k.com Defendant, purpose of advertising only the enter- ter in New Buffalo and St. Joseph and Plainwell: (269) 685-6851. be held from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Sarett will host an "egg-straordinary" 2011 Budget opened at 7:36 p.m. structure or other public place or to Credit Card Paymant Accepted Kefah Yousef Zaidan prise of the property on which the has now reached the South Haven Cost for the nine-week league is $50. Egg Hum for children 8 years old and Brief overview of the 2010-2011 take orders for goods or services Kirsh Carton Company 5750 W. 108th St., Apt. 1A sign is located provided each individ- area. Steelhead and Brown Trout are HUNTING For more information, contact Larry younger. Although they won't find Recommended Budget. from a public place or temporary Sells earth friendly boxes Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 ual sign conforms to the size and Janke at (269) 470-4926. any woodpecker eggs, the children being caught on the Black River, St. Pure Michigan Hunt applications for Public Comment opened at 7:45 p.m. structure. Licenses may only be locations standards of Section 20.14, And moving box kits to To: Kefah Yousef Zaidan Joseph River, and on the Kalamazoo will leam a little about rabbits, birds, and closed and 7:45 p.m. granted for commercial districts. the 2011 hunting season are on sale College students, Homeowners, and IT IS ORDERED: and provided the total area of all VAN BUREN and eggs: then search outside the River near the Allegan Dam. until December 31, 2010. The cost is Moved by McLellan. supported by Section 5. Applications for license; ground signs do not exceed two hun- businesses. Pick yours up at You are being sued in this court by Pyle's Porthole in South Haven re- SPORTSMEN'S CLUB Nature Center (or inside if it is rain- Wilmoth, to approve the minxes of expiration of license; revocation of $4 and anyone 12 years old or older 384 W Main Street in the plaintiff for a divorce. You must dred (200) square feet of total com- ing) for hidden eggs. ports Browns and Steelhead are still may participate as long as their hunt- An Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the the February 11. 2010. Board suspension of license; appeal. This bined sign area. Benton Harbor file your answer or take other action being caught by casting body baits The children should bring a pail to section provides that an application ing privileges have nol been suspend- Van Buren Sportsmen's Club will be Or call us about UPS delivery permitted by law in this court at the If the Planning Commission deter- collect eggs to trade for prizes. and floating spawn off both piers. ed by the court. You can enter as often held in Hartford's Ely Park on Satur- Moved by Dowd. supported by shall be made to the Township Clerk mines a need, larger ground sign 269-925-6111 court address above on or before Blue Star Bridge, and by the treatment The fee is $1 for members; $2 for McLellan, to approve the minuter Qf at least 24 hours in advance of the as you like. day, April 3, with a rain date of April www, kirshcarton com . If you fail to do so, a area, sign plaza, roof signs, and elec- non-members. plant. Suckers and Catfish are biting The 2010-11 OffRoad Vehicle (ORV) 10. the March 8. 2010. Special Fire time the applicant seeks the license. tronic message board ground signs (2-25—4-I3-10-TCR) default judgment may be entered also. Perch were caught in about 70' Two spring-break programs Board Meeting. Motion carried Further, no license shall be issued for trail grant applications are available to The hunt will start at 1:00 p.m. for against you for the relief demanded may be allowed upon issuance of a of water; however, patience is the key, public agencies, nonprofit incorporat- children 10 years old and younger. set for April 6 & 7 FOR SALE Moved by Dowd, supported by more than one year, all licenses Special Land Use Permit pursuant to in the complaint filed in this case. as the season is very early 2 CEMETERY LOTS...at North McLellan. to pay bills & pavroll in expire September 15th of each year, ed clubs, and organizations. Applica- The club has sponsored this event for Sarett has two spring-break programs 3-8-10 Article XXV. Size, location and The friendly people at Fishin' Hole #2 tions are available for grants to main- many years. for children. On Tuesday, April 6, Shore Memory Gardens. Call with the amount of SI7.499.84. Motion and the Township Clerk has the necessity shall be determined by the Judge Mabel J. Mayfield in Coloma report Crappie are biting carried. tain existing ORV trails, routes, and COLOMA ROD & from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., kids 8 offer: (770) 888-4082. authority to revoke or suspend a li- (3-25. 4-1.4-8-I0.TCR) Planning Commission. on fathead minnows on Big Paw Paw, use areas. years and older can hike on the wild (3-25, 4-MO-TCR) Dowd gave update on the Planning cense for any misrepresentation Industrial GUN CLUB Magician, Van Auken and Maple There are also grants to repair public side of Sarett at the Spring Break Commission. made by the applicant. Further, any Section 14.08 - Signs Section 14.08 The Coloma Rod & Gun Club will FOR SALE lakes. The St. Joe Pier anglers have lands damaged by inappropriate ORV Explore. Zoning Administrator's report placed person aggrieved by a denial or sus- - Signs. hold a CCW (Carrying Concealed 2 SPACES...in 1 lot of North Shore Charter Township of been getting Brown Trout, Coho, use or develop new ORV trails, routes, They should bring a sack lunch and on file. pension of a license may appeal to One (1) On-Site ground sign in addi- Weapon) class on Saturday, April 10. * Memory Gardens in the "Garden of Steelhead, and some Whitefish, Wa- and use areas. Grant funds also are plan to be outside for most of the day. Old Business: the Township Board which has final Coloma Planning tion to marquee, canopy, directional, If you are interested, you will need to Love." $2,000. Call (269) 428-2224. tervliet Dam has Steelhead running available to pay for liability insurance, The fee is $10 for members; $12 for One sealed bid received on the five authority to issue, suspend or revoke and wall signs are permitted for the sign up on April 4 between 8:00 a.m. (4-1.4-8-IO-TCR) Commission well, with a few Brown Trout and leases, or easements. Forms can be WHO IS TH AT TAP, TAP, non-members. fluorescent light fixtures from James any license; the appeals do not stay purpose of advertising only the enter- and 12:00 noon. some Suckers. TAPPING ON MV TREE? Lechenet for $10.00 for all. Moved the action of the Clerk. Notice of found on the DNRE Website at On Wednesday, April 7, from 9:30 to HOME FOR SALE prise of the property on which the For more information, you can con- Anglers and boaters can help stop the www michigan.gov/dnr-grants. or by 11:30 a.m., 5- to 7-year-olds can leam by Dowd, supported by Sweet, to Section 6. Display of license. The sign is located provided each individ- tact the club at (269) 468-6745. The swamps of Sarett Nature Center 3-BEDROOM...2-Bath, 426 Oak Public Hearing spread of fish diseases and other about Spring Animals. accept bid. Motion carried holder of a license shall carry the calling and requesting an application are alive with the sound of... tapping. St., Hartford. $99,000. Call (269) ual sign conforms to the size and Club members; please note that there TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROP- aquatic nuisance species by taking the at (517) 373-1275. Makc that TAPPING! The fee is $5 for members, $7 for New Business: same with him/her at all times and locations standards of Section 20.14, has been a meeting date change. The 876-1083. ERTY OWNERS OF THE CHAR- following steps: non-members. 2010-2011 Budget. shall exhibit it to any citizen upon and provided the total area of all monthly meeting has been changed A pileated woodpecker has been (4-1,4-8-IO-TCR) TER TOWNSHIP OF COLOMA. * Clean boats, trailers and other Please call (269) 927-4832 to register Moved by Dowd, supported by demand. ground signs do not exceed two hun- MIDWAY BAPTIST from April 12 to April 19 at 7:00 p.m., feasting on the bugs inside the dead BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN, equipment thoroughly with a light for any of these programs. NOTICE TO CREDITORS McLellan, to adopt the 2010 - 2011 Section 7. Health certiflcate re- dred (200) square feet of total com- OUTDOORSMEN'S due to unforeseen circumstances. trees there. The large, hand-sized AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED bleach solution of'/a cup bleach to five holes created are evidence of the size Decedent's Trust Recommended General Fund Bud- quired. No person is granted a bined sign area. PERSONS: gallons of water, between fishing DINNER PYLE'S PORTHOLE STATE OF MICHIGAN get Motion carried. license for the sale of food or edible If the Planning Commission deter- of this bird. At 16 to 19 inches, it is the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a pub- trips, to keep from transporting unde- Midway Baptist Church will be host- Pyle's Porthole at 114 Dunkley Ave- Moved by Sweet, supported by products unless first securing a cer- mines a need, larger ground sign largest woodpecker in Michigan, It PROBATE COURT ing its 24th season outdoor sports- nue will hold its second annual Spring lic hearing concerning proposed sirable fish pathogens and organisms. uses its large bill to hack away chunks COUNTY OF BERRIEN Dowd, to adopt the 2010 - 2011 tificate from the Van Buren County area, sign plaza, roof signs, and elec- amendments to the Coloma Charter * After cleaning, allow to fully dry for men's dinner. Both assorted wild- Open House on Saturday, April 17, Recommended Road Fund Budget. Health Department. Any person sell- of wood in search of boring beetles FILE NO. 2010-0I18-DE-N tronic message board ground signs from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Township Zoning Ordinance will be four to six hours in the sun. game dishes and non-game dishes will and ants. DAVE WILLIAMS Estate of William Harold Eisbrenner, Motion carried ing his own homegrown agricultural may be allowed upon issuance of a held on Monday, April 19, 2010, * Do not move fish or fish parts from be served, along with a fish fry and There will be food grilled by Bob's Moved by Wilmoth, supported by products at his place of residence or From 1900 to 1980, the pileated BUILDING a/k/a William H. Eisbrenner, De- Special Land Use Permit pursuant to venison-stuffed cabbage rolls. Processing, vendors, and fun. Big commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Co- one body of water to another. woodpecker was uncommon in South- ceased. Date of birth: 01/06/1922 Sweet, to adopt the 2010 - 2011 other property owned by the grower Article XXV. Size, location and loma Charter Township Hall, 4919 * Do not release live bait into any There is no charge; just bring a dish Weenie, Warrior Spoons, and Yeck are SALES Building Fund Budget. Motion car- is exempt from the licensing provi- necessity shall be determined by the west Michigan because it inhabits the TO ALL CREDITORS* or two to share, wild game, vegeta- just a few of the vendors with specials. Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma, MI water body. large, old forests that had been cleared NOTICE TO CREDITOR: The dece- ried. sions. Planning Commission. FARM COMMERCIAL 49038. * If you plan to release fish you bles. desserts, breads, salads, or any For more information, contact Pyle's Moved by Dowd, supported by Wil- Section 8. Exemption. Religious, Ag-Transitional for settlement. As the forests regener- 429-7611 Stevensville dent, William Harold Eisbrenner, PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NO- non-wild game dish. Porthole at (269) 637-6720. moth, to approve Resolution #10-04 charitable, fraternal, school and other Section 15.08 - Signs Section 15.08 ate. their population is slowly recover- a/k/a William H. Eisbrenner. who TICE thai the items lo be considered Senior Services Millage Resolution. charitable organizations are exempt - Signs. lived at 376 E. St. Joseph Street, include the following: Ayes: Dowd, Wilmoth, Sefcik, from the licensing provisions of this Two(2) on-premise ground signs in Watervliet. MI. died Januarv 28, Single Family Sweet, McLellan. Nays: n/a. Reso- ordinance. addition to marquee, canopy^ direc- BUSINESS CARD 2010. Section 8.07 - Signs Section 8.07 - lution adopted. Section 9. Orders for future deliv- tional, and wall signs for the purpose Creditors of the decedent are notified Signs. , w • i a Moved by Dowd, supported by er; necessity for bond No person of advertising the farming'* enter- • ><•* Please call on us for quality products and professional services that all claims against the estate will One (I) Wall Sign is permitted on Wilmoth, to adopt Ordinance No. 35 shall take an order for future delivery prisers) of the property on which the be forever bared unless presented to either the dwelling structure or an James Arthur Eisbrenner, named per- Peddlers and Miscellaneous Occu- of goods or services, or accept any sign is located are permitted, provid- accessory building. The Sign may be ACCOUNTING & TAXES AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS COMPUTER SERVICES pations Ordinance. Ayes: Dowd, Wil- advance payment for such delivery, ed each individual sign conforms to sonal representative or proposed per- up to six (6) square feet in size and be sonal representative, or to both the moth, Sefcik, McLellan, Sweet. without having first deposited with the size and locations standards of placed anywhere on the wall of the Joseph D Immoos probate court at 811 Port Street, St. Nays: n/a. Ordinance adopted the Township Clerk a cash or surety Section 20.14 The total area of all DRAKE BUSINESS SYSTEMS dwelling or accessory building. All Owner / TcchniciaT Tri-County Computer Services Joseph, MI 49085, and the named/ Appointments. bond in the amount of $1,000.00. signs on the property shall not exceed other signs, except signs permitted Monthly Accounting & Bookkeeping f/tJU's proposed representative within 4 Moved by Dowd, supported by Section 10. Effect of license from one hundred (100) square feet. by Article XX, Section 20.05, are TAX SERVICES Garage 5572 Paw Paw Lake Rd 104 N. Main St. P rompt McLellan to re-appoint Mike Banic. state. Any person granted a license If a Special Land Use Permit is grant- months after the date of publication prohibited in this District. Coloma. Mi 49038 Watervliet of this notice. Roxanne Soden and Tad Moodv to from the State of Michigan shall not ed in this district, any signage must Kenneth L. Sutton Two-Family 468-8005 joes.Loloma^Lumca^t.net 0 P rofessional the Planning Commission, each with be exempt from securing a license be included in the application and Computer Problems March 24, 2010 Section 9.07 - Signs Section 9.07 - James Arthur Eisbrenner a 3-yr. term (4/1/2010 - 3/31/2013). from Hartford Township. approved as part of the Special Use 416 N. Main Street Knowledineable Signs. Automotive Service and Repair Call us! 376 E. St. Joseph Street Motion carried Section 11. Transferability of Permit. P.O. Box 296, Watervliet Mi 49098 One (I) Wall Sign is permitted on State Licensed Master Technician Watervliet, Ml 49098 Moved by McLellan, supported by license. Licenses issued under this Any existing uses in this district either the dwelling structure or an Over 30 years Experience 269 463-4963 (go-fix-me) F. Ronald Postelli PI9029 Dowd, to re-appoint Tad Moodv to ordinance are not transferable. granted through a Special Land Use Ph. (269) 463-7211 Fax 463-7154 accessory building. The Sign may be Serving Sourhwect Michigan Since 1977 Fax 463-4964 email: [email protected] 170 N. Paw Paw Street the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 3- Section 12. Necessity of invitation; permit is allowed one ground sign. up to six (6) square feet in size and be P.O. Box 295 yr. term (4/1/2010 - 3/31/2013). termination of permission. No soli- A. The signs shall not exceed sixteen placed anywhere on the wall of the Coloma, MI 49038 Motion carried. citor shall enter any private home or (16) square feet in area. dwelling or accessory building. All DOG GROOMING (04-01-I0-TCR) Moved by Sweet, supported by place unless invited to do so nor re- B. The sign shall not exceed six (6) DRUG STORE & GIFTS EXCAVATION other signs, except signs permitted McLellan, to re-appoint Faith Dowd main on the premises after being feet in height. by Article XX, Section 20.05, are "Trusted experts In providing healthcare to the Library Board for a 4-yr. term ordered or requested to leave by the On properties bordering 1-94 High- • RESIDENTIAL prohibited in this District. Dunns' solution* empowering uou to care lor ITHROW PUBLIC NOTICE (4/1/2010 - 3/31/2014). Motion car- owner or occupant. way, one (1) or more billboards may your home am! fsmily. • INDUSTRIAL Multi-Family ried Section 13. Application. The fees be allowed upon issuance of a Excavating & City of Coloma Section 10.07 - Signs Section 10.07 DEMOLITION Moved by Dowd, supported by Wil- for the application under this ordi- Special Land Use Permit pursuant to CONTRACTOR - Signs. Taking Bids moth, to re-appoint Ron Sefcik to the i s lonstpuction nance shall be $50.00 or as deter- Article XXV and meeting the stan- MOBILE wrtnocv o One (I) Wall Sign is permitted on (Vadlng. 9«Mrn*nta. Land Ci*«fiog Mini Equlpmeni tar The City of Coloma is taking bids for Medic One Board for a 2-yr. term mined by resolution of the Township dards of Section 20.14. Such bill- Sowtr, Wrtsr A 3«ptlc Syatwnt either the dwelling structure or an (4/1/2010 - 3/31/2012). Motion car- • Full Serv ice Pharmacy Complete Site Development vinyl siding, wrapping of windows Board. boards, if allowed, shall be placed 1 accessory building. The Sign may be DOG GROOMING • Medicare Billing for Snow Removal and doors, gutters and downspouts, ried Section 14. Issuance. Upon receiv- within One Hundred (100) Feet of Send. Gravei, SJefe Rl 4 TopaoM Semt-Oumpa and up to eighteen (18) square feet in size Diabetic Supplies All TVpea ol Trucking 1 Trucking for City Hall. Bids should be submit- Supervisor Sefcik and Trustee ing written application and payment the highway right-of-way. and be placed anywhere on the wall OURBUSIKESSISWXG TO" THE DOGS 387 N. Main St., Watervliet. Ml ted to Coloma City Hall, 119 N. Paw McLellan reviewed the Assessor of the fee, the Township Clerk shall Seasonal temporary on-premises 269-925-0806 or 269-208-0721 of the dwelling or accessory build- Paw St., P.O. Box 329, Coloma, Ml Position. The candidates were all issue the applicant the license subject signs announcing the availability of 269-463-3164 FREE ESTIMATES, LICENSED & INSURED ing. All other signs, except signs per- 269-621-2097 49038, no later than April 26, 2010. well qualified. They recommend Bill to the hours of operation being 9:00 seasonal farm products are permitted. mitted by Article XX, Section 20.05, (04-01-2010-TCR) Kays (Level 3 Assessor). Moved by a.m. to 7:00 p.m., days of operation A. The total area of all signs shall are prohibited in this District. Dowd, supported by Wilmoth, to hire being Saturdays, Sundays and holi- not exceed sixty four (64) square INTERNET PROVIDER LAWNCARE Residential Mobile Home MARINA PUBLIC NOTICE Bil] Kays as the Hartford Township days only, dates of operation being feet. Section 11.07 - Signs Section 11.07 - Assessor Motion carried. May I through September 15. B. Signs shall not exceed eight (8) Watervliet Charter Signs. CityNets Perfect Edge Lawncare Meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Section 15. Violations and penal- feet in height. One (1) Wall Sign is permitted on Infprnpt Service Provider JD's MARINA Township Respectfully submitted, ties. A violation of this ordinance is a C. Seasonal signs shall not be erect- Commercial & Residential either the dwelling structure or an Julie Sweet, Clerk civil infraction punishable by a fine ed more than fifteen (15) days in "Where Local is Better" Sales - Service - Storage Board Meeting accessory building. The Sign may be Weekly Maintenance (4-I-I0-TCR) of not more than $100.00 plus costs. advance of the harvest of the produce up to six (6) square feet in size and be Schedule Section 16. Construction; sever- in question and shall be removed Reliable Service 330 N. M-140, Watervliet placed anywhere on the wall of the PUBLIC NOTICE ability. The provisions of this ordi- thirty (30) days from the end of har- DSL for as low as $24.95/mo. for the 2010-2011 dwelling or accessory building. All 1-269-463-6511 [email protected] nance are severable. vest. Hartford Township other signs, except signs permitted Unlimited Dialup for $20.00/mo. (269) 208-7542 Fiscal Year Section 17. Repeal. All ordinances D. All signs shall be neat in appear- Tahoe Pontoons - Evinrude Engines by Article XX, Section 20.05 are pro- Sign Up Today!! Call 269-621-9025 Insured... 30 years experience April 19,2010 Ordinance Adoption or parts of ordinances in conflict with ance, with consistent lettering size. & your new Shorestation Dealer hibited in this District, unless ex- May 17, 2010 this ordinance are repealed. Ag-Primary Or visit www.citynets.com John Lamoreaux No. 35 pressly permitted by the development PONTOON RENTALS! June 21, 2010 Section 18. Effective date. This Or- Section 16.08 - Signs Section 16.08 To: The Residents and Property standards promulgated by the Mich- July 12,2010 dinance shall take effect 30 days after - Signs. Owners of Hartford Township, Van igan Mobile Home Code Commis- August 16, 2010 its first publication. Two(2) on-premise ground signs in Buren County, Michigan, and any sion. PRINTING TRASH COLLECTION WATER PUMPS September 20, 2010 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NO- addition to marquee, projecting roof, other interested persons: Commercial October 18, 2010 TICE that the full text of this ordi- directional, and wall signs for the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Section 12.08 - Signs Section 12.08 BUSINESS CARDS B!M.IWH!I November 22, 2010 nance has been posted in the office of purpose of advertising the farming RICHCREEK WATER PUMP following is a summary of Ordinance - Signs. December 20, 2010 the Hartford Township Clerk at the enterprise(es) of the property on ENVELOPES & LETTERHEAD You've tned No. 35 which was adopted by Hart- Two (2) On-Site ground signs in January 17, 2011 address set forth below and that a which the sign is located are permit- the rest, now ford Township at a regular meeting of addition to marquee, canopy, direc- WEDDING INVITATIONS SALES & SERVICE inc\ February 21, 2011 copy of the ordinance may be pur- ted, provided each individual sign try the BEST! its Board of Trustees held on March tional, and wall signs are permitted GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS March 21, 2011 chased or inspected al the office of conforms to the size and locations 55875 70th Streetreett \ 11,2010. for the purpose of advertising only the Hartford Township Clerk during 463-3241 Meetings are held at the Watervliet Hartford Section 1. litle. This ordinance is the enterprise of the property on Township Hall at 7:00 p.m., 4959 M- regular Township business hours of FULL COLOR AVAILABLE known as the "Peddlers and Miscel- which the sign is located provided Servicing all types of water pumps 140 Hwy., Watervliet, MI 49098 regular Township working days fol- CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 laneous Occupations Ordinance." each individual sign conforms to the Tri-City Record (04-01-2010-TCR) lowing the date of this publication. and related equipment. Ed Richcreek Section 2. Definitions. This section size and locations standards of 3290 llemicssev Road Watervliet. Ml « HARTFORD TOWNSHIP 463-6397 269-463-3232 1-800-246-5992 Ask me about the living water Page 12 Tri-City Record April /, 2010 the sign is to be erected. Sign, Electronic Message Board. A Kelly Lynn Davis, Buchanan, two April I , 2010 Tri-City Record 13 PUBLIC E. Parapet Signs, eliminate EASTER sign, or portion of a sign, lhal dis- days in jail with credit for two days served. IX months probation, and Easter Specials Parapet Signs from the Zoning plays an electronic image and/or served, 18 months probation, and fines and costs for possession of mar- NOTICES Ordinance and replace subsection It is with pleasure that I pause from my usual routine EVENTS video, which may or may nol include fines and costs for possession of ijuana, 2nd offense, on November 17, CONTINUED FROM PAGE I Eggs w/ham $5.95 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10E wit h Projecting and Roof Signs text. Such signs include any sign, or cocaine, less than 25 grams, on Janu- 2009, in the City of Niles. of business to say "Thank You and Happy Easter" to read as follows: ary 11 in the City of Niles. standards of Section 20.14 The total portion of a sign, lhal uses changing Uriah James Collard, Coloma, 30 for your friendship, good will and loyalty... Laurie Bruli All projecting, roof and similar type Jeremy Trema Lacy, Benton Harbor, Steak w/eggs area of all signs on the property shall lights to form a sign message or mes- days in jail with credit for ihree days $7.50 signs and structures located within 34 days in jail w ith credit for 34 days Drama on April 4 not exceed one hundred (100) square sages or uses electronic means to served. 18 monlhs probation, and any zoning district in the Township served, two years probation, and feet. change the sign message. Electronic SI,908 fines and costs for possession Eli* "Have you reached and where allowed by this Ordinance message boards include but are nol fines and costs for possession with Mondays • Wednesdays Easter Special If a Special Land Use Permit is grant- of methamphetamine. 2nd offense, shall comply with the following stan- limited to signs also known as the intent lo deliver marijuana on I In^ ed in this district, any signage must on January 26 in Coloma Township. your verdict?" dards: Electronic Reader Boards, Electronic November 7, 2009, in the City of Breakfast $2.99 FREE padding with be included in the application and Christine Marie Hanners, Dowagiac, If you want lo know the answer to this !• All signs erected Message Center Signs, Tri-Panel Benton Harbor. approved as part of the Special Use one day in jail wilh credit for one day 358 N. Main St., Watervliet 463-4400 question - ''Have you reached your any 4 & 5 star carpet All Omelets Permit. shall provide for a minimum clear Message Systems, and Commercial Jack Daniel Curran, Hagar Shores, served. 18 monlhs probation, and verdict?" - we invite you to our Easter $4.99 space of not less than five (5) feet Electronic-Variable Message Signs 120 days in jail wilh credit for 32 Any existing uses in this district $2,008 lines and costs for deliv cry of Drama Sunday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m., between the lowest part of the sign (CEVMS). Electronic Message Signs days served and SI,128 fines and Cortez granted through a Special Land Use marijuana on June 24. 2009, in We umd you cdl at River of Life Church, 8712 Red and the roof level, except for neces- are not considered flashing signs. costs for manufacturing marijuana on Monday & Tuesday Only permit is allowed one ground sign. Benlon Township. Arrow Highway, Watervliet. sary structural supports and braces. Sign, Mobile. A sign or display for January 12 in Hagar Township. Happy A. The signs shall not exceed sixteen Robert Aaron Williams, Benton Har- a mteaaed and AYCA Fried Chicken 2. No roof sign shall commercial, industrial, service, insti- Ricky Verlon Triplett, Benton Har- Come and join us as we celebrate Flooring (16) square feet in area. bor, 120 days in jail with credit for 28 be placed within three (3) feet of the tutional or entertainment purposes bor, 180 days in jail wilh crcdil for Easter with live, contemporary wor- Wide selection of floors B. The sign shall not exceed six (6) days served and SI28 fines and costs Mappy. EmaUk! $8.50 outer wall of the building. lhal is designed and manufactured lo two days served, two years proba- ship; transition into the Drama; a spe- at great prices feet in height. for maintaining a drug house on cial song; and end wilh a short mes- 3. No sign shall be be self supporting, can be readily tion, and fines and costs for posses- December 29, 2009, in ihe City of commercial & residential installation On properties bordering 1-94 High- J&P CAFE erected which exceeds twenty (20) moved from place lo place and does sion with the intent to deliver mari- sage by Pastor Doral. way. one (1) or more billboards may Benlon Harbor. 463-3803 feet above any parapet, wall or cave nol need to be permanently affixed lo juana on January 8 in ihe City of to all! The Lifeline Children's Ministry will Downtown Coloma be allowed upon issuance of a Keith Trayvon Curtis, Benton Har- line of the building on which is the ground or a foundation. Benton Harbor. be having an Easter party with an egg (269) 468-4244 I 348 N. Main St., Watervliet Special Land Use Permit pursuant to bor, nine days in jail with credit for attached. Sign, Plaza. A group of permanent James Matthew Edwards, Michigan hunt, crafts, prizes and a special visit vammmsmmmmmmmm Article XXV and meeting the stan- nine days served, 18 monlhs proba- Drake 4. The sign area or temporary signs consolidated on a City, Indiana, 16-48 months in prison from their mascot, Drufus! dards of Section 20.14. Such bill- tion, and fines and costs for posses- shall not exceed one (I) square foot single display advertising businesses with credit for 33 days served and Business Your children won't want to miss boards, if allowed, shall be placed sion wilh the intent to deliver mari- for each lineal foot of road frontage or events within the Township. SI28 fines and costs for delivery of juana on December 29, 2009, in the this! Happy within One Hundred (100) Feet of r of the parcel on which the sign is to Coloma Charter Township Zoning marijuana on November 24 in the City of Benlon Harbor. Systems For more information, please contact Mais. the highway right-of-way. be erected. Ordinance is hereby amended lo Village of Three Oaks. Easter! Seasonal temporary on-premises Quinnial Markeitz King, Benton Tax Services the church at (269) 463-3224. F. Wall Signs are hereby amended read as follows. Donlavious Domminque Tyler, Ben- HARDW signs announcing the availability of Harbor, 18-240 monlhs in prison and Monthly Accounting Don Young to eliminate the following subsec- Sign, On-Site to ton Harbor, 34 days in jail with cred- seasonal farm products are permitted. S678 fines and costs for possession and Bookkeeping Annual Easter Spring supplies are here tion . Sign, On-Premise it for 34 days served, 18 months pro- Insurance Agency A. The total area of all signs shall wilh the intent to deliver cocaine, Ken Sutton 4. The sign area shall not exceed Sign, Off-Site to bation, and fines and costs for pos- for gardening & cleaning not exceed sixty four (64) square less than 50 grams, on December 22, 416 n. Main St. Sunrise Service at one(l) square foot for each lineal Sign, Off-Premise session with the intent to deliver mar- 323 X. Main St., feet. 2009, in the Cily of Benlon Harbor. Watervliet Main St., 463-5461 foot of road frontage of the parcel on Sign, Ground. A sign which is sup- ijuana on January 20 in the City of B. Signs shall not exceed eight (8) Charlie Bernard Macon, Saginaw, Watervliet Community which the sign is to be erected. ported by one or more poles, up- Benton Harbor. Sunday open hours 10-1 begin after Easter feet in height. 120 monih.s-20 years in prison and HBH Section 20.14 is hereby amended to rights, or braces anchored perma- Paul Claude Branch, Benton Harbor, 463-7211 463-6773 C. Seasonal signs shall not be erect- SI28 fines and costs for possession General Baptist ammmmmm add the following new subsection: nently into the ground or affixed to a two days in jail wilh crcdil for two —I ed more than fifteen (15) days in with the intent lo deliver cocaine, CI Directional Signs. All direction- permanent foundation, which are not days served and S 1,628 fines and advance of the harvest of the pro- between 50-449 grams, on January Church al signs and similar type structures part of a building. costs for manufacturing marijuana on duce in question and shall be re- 30 in Lincoln Township. Community General Baptist Church located within any zoning district in AMENDMENT OF SECTION January 20 in Benton Township. Hop over to Waffle House moved thirty (30) days from the end Dana Michele Penley, Benlon Har- on Pleasant Street, Watervliet, will be the Township and where allowed by 12.04 Christopher Brooks Kirtdoll, Niles, of harvest. bor, 60 days in jail wilh credit for having its annual Sunrise Service at the Ordinance shall comply with the Section 12.04 - Uses Requiring 15 months-20 years in prison wilh D. All signs shall be neat in appear- three days served, two years proba- 7:00 on Easter morning. This year's of America following standards; Special Land Use Permit is lo be credit for 14 days served and SI28 Papa Scott's ance, with consistent lettering size. tion, and S2,068 fines and costs for speaker for the resurrection celebra- 1. No directional sign shall amended and add the new subpart fines and costs for possession wilh Floodplain Overlay possession cocaine, less than 25 tion is Watervliet High School senior located in the road right of way "13" and "20" to read as follows: the intent to deliver cocaine, less than < join us for Section 17.14 - Signs grams, on December 29. 2()0 >, in Josh Mullins. 2. The sign area shall not The following uses may be permitted 50 grams, on January 7 in the City of One (1) Wall Sign is permitted on Benlon Township. Josh, the 18-year-old son of Mike and exceed four (4) square feet in area in this district if the Planning Com- Niles. Market either the dwelling structure or an Kimberly Denise Kiser, Benlon Har- Laura Mullins, has been taking semi- Edster Sunday Brunch 3. The sign shall be limited in mission deems it compatible with the Scott William Hoyt, Kalamazoo, 90 accessory building. The Sign may be bor, 180 days in jail wilh credit for nary classes for the last three years at content to the name of the business or surrounding area and subject to days in jail wilh credit for 86 days for Easter $ up to six (6) square feet in size and be three days served and S128 fines and Michigan Missionary Baptist College event, distance in miles and a direc- obtaining a Special Land Use Permit served, three years probation, and 12" Starting at 9am placed anywhere on the wall of the costs for maintaining a drug house on of South Haven. Some of the classes tional arrow. from the Township Board pursuant fines and costs for possession of Cards & Candy dwelling or accessory building. All December 29, 2009, in Benlon he has completed are Defense of the 4. No sign shall be placed to Article XXV. methamphetamine, 2nd offense, on other signs, except signs permitted Township. Faith, Bible Analysis, Church History, M-140 at 1-94 Watervliet 463-4212 closer than two (2) miles from the Showrooms and workshops of November 29 in Benton Township. Basket Fillers by Article XX, Section 20.05, are Jennifer Lynn Henley, Watervliet, Minor Prophets, Evangelism and Dis- location being directed. plumbers, electricians, painters, Clarence Laveme Powell Jr., Benton Regular menu available prohibited in this District. one day in jail with credit for one day cipleship, and Manners & Customs. J 5. If signs are clustered, the printers, and similar tradesman. Harbor, 36 days in jail wilh credit for Fresh-Picked Waterfront Overlay served, two years probation, and total square footage of signage shall Any Permitted Uses in the C-L 36 days served for the use of marijua- Section 18.19 - Signs S2,4I8 fines and costs for delivery ol iV vV not exceed twelve (12) square feet. Commercial District nol served by na on January 8 in the City of Benton Flowers One (1) Wall Sign is permitted on cocaine, less than 50 grams, on Oc- 6. Directional signs must be the Township Public Sewer System. Harbor. lober 14, 2009, in Watervliet Town- either the dwelling structure or an two thousand (2000) feet from any (04-01-10-TCR) Jeremiah Rochefort, Coloma, 60 ship. 415 N. Main Stv Watervliet Siapptf Eadtvc accessory building. The Sign may be other directional sign unless the days in jail with credit for two days Cassy Lynn Neel-Connor, Sodus, 75 up to six (6) square feet in size and be direction of travel changes. served, two years probation, and days in jail wilh credit for seven days 463-5966 placed anywhere on the wall of the SENTENCES to one and ail Section 20.15 Temporary Signs is fines and costs for maintaining a drug served and SI28 fines and costs for dwelling, or, Q|IFTI$SORY bidding. All hereby amended to read as follows: 'house on January 13 in Hagar Town- possession of cocaine, less than 25 puun ewcyene at other signs, except signs permitted TJRi following ' Temporary signs shall be permitted iship. grams, on November 27,-20()9. in ihe by Article XX, Section 20.05, are by the Zoning Administrator for a Vincent Douglas Smart, Benton Har- City of New Buffalo. prohibited in this District. sentences were DAJLY hck 3 Richter Insurance Agency period not to exceed sixty (60) days. bor, 40-240 months in prison with All signs, except signs permitted by DAHY PICK 4 AMENDMENT OF SEC TION credit for 69 days served and SI28 LOTTO HOT UMt Hartford Article XX, Section 20.05 are pro- issued in the ?4 - fines and costs for possession of 463-6400 hibited in this District. Coloma Charter Township Zoning cocaine with the intern to deliver, less n We Now Otter Exception: Commercial Business in Berrien County Ordinance is hereby amended to add than 50 grams, on December 23, GROCERY Western Union Serrlcet Waterfront Overlay Zone. One (1) or the following definitions. 2009, in Lincoln Township. John's 7 4M MONDJY VTSA more On-Site sign(s) may be allowed courts OPLH thru Sdrutdty Map ewe* /W Sign, Billboard. A Ground Sign Kevin Sennett Griffin, Benton Har- upon issuance of a Special Land Use (Compiled by Annette Christie) Family Operated with Deep Community Roots! consisting of a panel for the display bor, 180 days in jail with credit for 33 Permit pursuant lo Article XXV and Gabbert Tywon Williams, Benton Glass Commr format mmrnch Head A Oid M-140. WmfrvIM om apecial of advertisements. Billboard ground days served, two years probation, and i-A. V • • .'o>. .V';o r q meeting the standards of Section Harbor, 18 months-eight years in signs may only be located along S368 fines and costs for possession VINYL 20.14. The size and location of the prison and SI28 fines and costs for QUALITY MEATS & GROCERIES • 269-463-6127 4 3! Interstate 1-94. with the intent to deliver marijuana in Caatex QAecototea ^ sign(s) will be reviewed and a recom- possession of cocaine, less than 25 REPLACEMENT WE HAVE THE VEBY BEST CHAIRMAN'S RESERVE i CHOICE MEATS! Sign, Canopy. An on-premise sign the City of Benlon Harbor on January mendation to the Township Board grams, 2nd offense, on July 14 in the New Item... attached to or part of a canopy. A 28. WINDOWS will be made by The Planning Com- City of Benton Harbor. Happy Easter! Hot Grilled Josh Mullins canopy is a covering that serves as a Kevin G Coyle, Berrien Springs, Custom Mirrors Order your mission through the Special Land Darrell Dashaun Dumas, Benton Open Panini Josh also attained the rank of Eagle Chocolate Covered Bacon! roof lo shelter an area from the two days in jail wilh credit for two Full Line Glass Shop Use process. Harbor, 30 days in jail with credit for Easter Hams Scout in April of 2009 with the Boy weather days served, 18 months probation, Screen Repairs Easter Sunday Sandwich Section 20.11 Prohibited Signs are three days served, 12 months proba- Scouts of America. He is in his second Sign, Directional. Signs giving and fines and costs for possession hereby amended as follows to add tion, and fines and costs for posses- early! Ham - 1PM $4.99 year of the law enforcement program directional assistance for the conven- with the intent lo deliver marijuana 468-4227 the following subsections: sion with the intent to deliver at Van Buren Technology Center in ience of the public when the direction on January 21 in Bemen Township. 271 Paw Paw St. t»£ CHAIRMAN'S RESERVE PREMIUM AU CHOICE HIGHER.' cocaine, less than 50 grams, on Janu- SILL BCCf • U.S.DJ. i Lawrence and is a member of Berrien 6. Any sign placed in the pub- of travel changes lo a business or Elwood Lee Barber, Niles, 90 days Coloma GOURMET ary 9 in the City of Benton Harbor. NO SELECT BEEF/ County Sheriff's Explorer Post 602. lic right-of-way unless permitted as evenl within the Township. in jail with credit for two days it WE ALSO HAVE: Upon graduation, Joshua plans to CHOCOLATE elsewhere provided. • Sub Sandwiches • Meat & Cheese Trays continue his education at the Semi- 7. Display or parking a motor nary and work toward a degree in the- 3251 Friday Rd., Coloma vehicle or trailer upon a lot or prem- • Shrimp Trays • Homemade Soups ology. He also attends Lake Michigan ises in a location visible from a pub- • Vegetable ft Relish Trays College to eventually earn a degree in (next to Contessa Winery) lic right of way, for the primary pur- • Fresh CoffeQ ft MORE! law enforcement. Open Daily: Mon-Sat 10-5 Sun 11-5 pose of displaying a sign attached to, Dining Deals!! •M Josh hopes to pastor a church of the 468-4778 www.vineyardsgourmet.com painted on or placed on the vehicle or Lord's choosing some day, while trailer, wilh the exception of vehicles using his law enforcement skills to used regularly in the course of con- Half Price Restaurant Gift Certificates Hooray! Summer's nearly here! work and stay active in the communi- ducting the principle use located on ty. He has a true compassion for help- the premises. Buy $50 Gift Certificate from Schu's only $25! I ing others. Any off-premise signs other than Get ready now! directional and billboards. Signs which incorporate in any man- We have all your Hartford HI ner Hashing, blinking, fluttering or 7ik ifOU moving lights. Buy online at one of these websites: for your Easter flowers & baskets Signs which advertise an activity, lawn and garden aUottf mcL business, product or service no longer conducted on the premises up- ZtAttn " 6Jnch on which the sign is located. wsjm.com wirx.com bulk seeds & potatoes Easter Lily 6 Section 20.14 Size, Height and Location Standards. Subsection C. Ground Signs are Bird Houses and Feeders Asst. Bulbs 6" hereby amended to eliminate the thecoast.fm 975ycountry.com following subsections. Hummingbird feeders I. No sign shall be erected within the Five stem side or rear yard as required in the Flowers A Plants in May 1st $ district in which the property is locat- Questions: 269-925-1111 cut tulips 3/ 10 ed. 3. The sign area shall not exceed one $ 99 (1) square foot for each lineal foot of Hurry' Supplies are limited!! Stop & Shop Local Grand Garden Bouquet 9 road frontage of the parcel on which the sign is to be erected. Don't miss our D. Marquee Signs are hereby Spring Fling Bouquet '6" amended to eliminate the following open house Lifestyle Chiropractic subsection. 983 VH> 30 Im m'»0w Dr. Andy DeHaven Phe sign area shall not exceed one W5JM in early May WWIRX Hows>Talk»Spom 'IL 7652 Red Arrow Hwy Center St Hartford 621-4021 (1) square foot for each lineal foot ol rv-ivjj.'jir 7821 Red Arrow Hwy. Watervliet 463-4100 road frontage of the parcel on which 14 April I, 2010 Tri-City Record Proudly Featuring 415 N. Main Street, Watervliet, Ml PAPA Phone: (269) 463-5966 r Spartan B SCOTT'S Brand Products Store Hours: CONTINUED FROM PAGE I Mon.- Sun.: 700 a.m.-10:00 p.m. fact that anyone who lives locally can ) i • ... " walk there. "The elderly people that ATM Machine Senior Citizen Discount Day of can't get around too well and who live MARKET Every Wednesday - Save 5% in the apartments next door don't have Western Union -'25 See store for details far to walk," Nordhoff said.. Pay your bills here! ^ i Faithful customers love convenience Convenience is the answer from Spartan faithful customers of Papa Scott's Market. Gwen Griffin of Watervliet shops Fresh, All-Natural, there regularly. She said, "We gotta Grade A 0\N NER "PAPA" SCOTT \VALTER...is pictured helping long-time cus- have a grocery store in town." tomer and friend Bill Queen with his meat shopping. Griffin continued, "Many people in (Chrissy Meek photo) Watervliet are on a fixed income and Whole or they can't drive all the way to Benton Karla Smothers is appointed Harbor to get their groceries." She Cut Up Fryers mentioned that having a local grocery Tender Trimmed, store is especially nice in the winter- or Split Chicken Breast Pork Shoulder Blade Coloma Branch Manager time when it's hard to drive anywhere. Family Pack "I am 74 going on 75 and I like con- of Chemical Bank venience." She loves Sundays when Semi-Boneless she can go to church and then stop at Robert K. Burch, Community Presi- the grocery store, all in one trip. Boston dent of Chemical Bank, is pleased to For a mother of three, Elizabeth Wag- announce the appointment of Karla ner of Watervliet is all about conven- Smothers to Branch Manager at the ience as well. Wagner said, "I would Butt Roast Coloma Office. rather pay a few extra cents to buy msM Smothers will be responsible for local than waste the gas to go else- building and maintaining customer where. I am for convenience over cost relationships in and around the Colo- any day of the week." MISS COVERT...Sarah Mort was crowned Miss Covert on Saturday, ma area as well as overseeing daily Even the Mayor of Watervliet, Karl March 27, at Covert High School. She was also named Miss Entrepreneur branch operations. She replaces Sandy Bayer, had a few words to say. Water- for selling the most program ads. The 18-year-old Coloma High School High in Fiber Kraemcr who retired after 47 years of vliet's downtown businesses are senior is the daughter of Dennis and Rhonda Mort of Covert. service to the bank. pleased with Scott Walter's dogged and Vitamin C (Contributed photo) "It is hard to replace someone like determination to keep his market Sandy Kraemer," said Burch. "1 be- open. California lieve Karla is the perfect fit. She has "Every Main Street needs a quality the experience and talent necessary to grocery market. Watervliet has been WE'VE BEEN be successful at this position, as well fortunate to have a Harding's store for Seedless as having strong personal ties to half a century," said Mayor Bayer. Coloma." Karla Smothers He continued, "Our community is ACCURATELY DOING Smothers joined Chemical Bank in very lucky Scott's goal is to keep his Navel Orange0 s 1990 as a teller and later transferred to counties in the Lower Peninsula of business open and servicing our citi- TAXES FOR 55 YEARS. 6 lb. bag the Customer Service Center. In 1998. Michigan. As of December 31, 2009, zens. I wish Scott and his business Jumbo Size she was appointed to Customer the Corporation had total assets of continued success." At H&R Block we specialize in taxes. Our professionals are Service Representative of the Coloma $4.25 billion. Scott Walter is in business for the expertly trained and always up to date with the changes in tax laws. Which is why they can help you prepare an accurate Branch where she assisted with the people. "My main goal is to be better Chemical Financial Corporation com- return, assuring you what you want most, peace of mind. acquisition of the State Bank of mon stock trades on The NASDAQ for our community and to bring a SM Coloma. After six years at Coloma, Stock Market under the symbol CHFC friendly smile to each person's day," Get it Right. she was promoted to Branch Manager and is one of the issues comprising the he said. of the Suburban Office in South NASDAQ Global Select Market. Scott chuckled while he said he want- Haven where she has most recently Member of FDIC/Equal Housing ed his customers to feel like family. Click, call or come over. Very Good Source worked. Lender. He went on to mention his family... his hrblock.com | SOO-HRBLOCK Smothers is very involved in both the grandkids, to be precise. "My grand- of Vitamins C and K South Haven and Coloma communi- kids are the ones that named the store ties. She serves as Treasurer and Papa Scott's," he said. Seedless Fundraising Chairman for Harborfcst Please share He continued, "Not only will this be a • KU 1*1

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