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other drawbacks. does not have a file at this time yet been forwarded to the Pro- Feud escalating between lakefront developer A call to the Berrien County on the incident. Information secutor for determination. Prosecutor's Office failed to un- given, however, was that the Calls by the Tri-City Record to and head of opposing property owners group cover any details on the charges, report could still be in the hands Craig Rose have also gone unans- By Joe Cheshire please clear the roadway and makes it open to public access, stating the Prosecutor's Office of the police officer and had not wered. When is trespassing really was told "No." They had called A standing feud exists between trespassing appears to be the the police and were waiting for the two men over the proposed question facing Delavan Sipes their arrival because, according development of housing on the and Craig Rose. Sipes thinks it to the two men, Sipes was tres- golf course property. Rose pro- isn't when you're visiting friends, passing. posed to develop some 55-60 home but Rose thinks it is when a sites, along with boat slips, on private road is used. Police officers arrived, took Paw Paw Lake. The homes are to Last Friday, July 10, Sipes was down names and pertinent infor- be in the half-million dollar visiting a friend on the Beech- mation, and stated they would be range. wood extension that runs past the forwarding their report to the Sipes, President of the Paw gazebo on the Paw Paw Lake Berrien County Prosecutor's Of- Paw Lake Association, opposes Golf Course. When he attempted fice. the boat slips for the develop- to exit, Sipes found the roadway According to Sipes, the private ment, citing already overcrowd- blocked by a motorcycle and a road is the only access and egress ed conditions on the popular in- (0 golf cart. to some five homes that have land lake. Sipes sees it as Sipes said he asked Rose, who been in existence 20 years or detrimental to the ecology of the was one of the two men there, to more, which, in his opinion, water, along with presenting I w* i m0k f Vietnam Memorial "Moving Wall" iA fund-raising drive near halfway mark; flKST f will be at the Glad-Peach Festival By Cliff Stevens Post Commander Harold Cox Cox said the fund drive is not a The Coloma American Legion said $3,400 has been raised since fund-raiser for the Legion, and Post 362 public fund drive has the fund drive started in April. all funds donated to the Moving nearly reached the halfway mark The Moving Wall display coin- Wall will be used for the display. toward its $7,000 goal to cover cides with the 1998 Coloma Glad- Cox said he was hopeful the costs for bringing in the Vietnam Peach Festival being held $7,000 goal was sufficient and Veterans Memorial Moving Wall August 7-9. reported the restoration costs for to Coloma this August. According to Cox, donations the church property after the The Moving Wall will be on can be made to an account open- display is removed is the only display from August 5 through ed at the Coloma branch of unknown cost. August 10 near Salem Lutheran LaSalle Federal Savings Bank, Cox said Chairman for the Church. and checks should be made out to Moving Wall fund drive is Pablo the Vietnam Moving Wall. Hernandez of Coloma. Leith re-elected Watervliet School Board President; McLaughlin V.P. STOLEN BANNER APPEARS IN SAUDI ARABIA... A "Welcome to Watervliet" banner By Joe Cheshire Board Secretary, with Joan depositories of school funds. stolen from Main Street two summers ago and last seen draped over a signpost in Idaho has The Watervliet School Board Banasik taking the Treasurer's The Board also renewed the now appeared at the Abu Dhabi Hilton (pictured with an unidentified hotel employee). Ac- re-elected Board President Mike slot. contract of Dave Coffeen, setting companying the photo of the banner recently mailed to the Record was a note reading "Hey, Leith to his second year at the The Board, during its organiza- his salary at $48,000 per year. Karl, how was your winter? Mine was fun. I felt bored sitting on the lamppost so I left. Here helm of the Watervliet education tional meeting, named the Tri- Coffeen will, in addition to his are some pictures from my journey across the ocean. I visited Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, Saudi system. Ron McLaughlin was City Record as its official other duties, take on the role of Arabia. I'll keep in touch," signed "See Ya, the Banner." elected Vice President, replacing newspaper for legal notices, with Sexual Harassment Grievance The Downtown Development Authority and the Watervliet Business Association each offer Ivan Winkel who was defeated by Pinnacle Bank (Watervliet Officer. His duties will include $500 rewards for information that leads to the conviction of persons defacing, destroying, or one vote in his bid for re-election branch) and First of America processing all sexual harassment stealing property in the downtown business district. to a Board seat. (Hartford branch) the official claims. Bob Sloan was re-elected as Old problems flood back, Hartford couple say Township waters inundate their City home's basement and yard ".rtOMEMADft. Sit By Joe Cheshire plex, hoping the problem could away with the sman-Dusmess tax S* V! . • mm ** V The old problem of water be resolved without going to to encourage more businesses to >/-&(& Srm&ar . 4 4 •• •» •• *» •• • • • crossing municipal boundaries court. come back to the downtown 0* ** *0 *0 00 *0 *0 *0 9 0 9 0 9 0 has resurfaced, reports Ray and In other matters. Bill Queen, areas." kAUSAGC Karen French, at the Hartford candidate for 80th District state Queen spoke out as a strong Township Board meeting July 9. Representative, was on hand to supporter of the public education The Frenches first registered address the Board. He said the system also. "I strongly support their complaint in October 1993 term limits which he supports af- public education. We have to look when, during a heavy rain, the fords an opportunity for new at the school situation closely. water running off from the blood and new ideas in Lansing. We need to continue funding for McDowell Apartments complex "People come first, and I intend adult and special education pro- caused flooding in their base- to actively and personally solicit grams. Governor Engler's state- ment and a lake to appear in their businesses to our district that will ment about schools being greedy yard. pay a living wage." I don't agree with. The Durrant The Frenches, of 105 Paras Hill Queen said, "Michigan has settlement was fair and needed." Drive, are residents of the City of been very unfair to the small Queen, 47, of Lawrence will be Hartford while the McDowell businesses and I would like to do vying against Mary Ann Mid- Apartments property, abutting to daugh, wife of incumbent Repre- theirs, is in Hartford Town- sentative James Mick Middaugh ship. who will be leaving office The previous onslaught, which because of term limits dictated THE 1998 VAN BUREN YOUTH FAIR...opened this week and the always popular food con- saw an eight-inch wall of water Recall by Michigan voters. cessions were up and running on Monday. Several thousand hot dogs, hamburgers, and soft cascading down their basement drinks will be consumed during the weeklong event. (joe Cheshire photo) steps, forced the Frenches to Committee spend in excess of $7,000 to repair damages caused by the water. Youth Fair up and running; fun and McDowell Apartments took ac- seeks funds tion to prevent the recurrence, installing drainage pipes and ter- & support Inside the family entertainment through Sat. racing, but now the problem has By Joe Cheshire come back again. The Committee for the Recall The Van Buren Youth Fair got against the weighted sleigh), an end for another season on "It would appear the drainage of Robert K. Morlock has official- Tri-City under way Monday, July 13, as On Wednesday, trucks, pro Saturday with a big Demolition pipe they installed has formed a ly begun its efforts in obtaining the W.G. Wade Show and rides stock tractors and modifieds Derby show of crash 'em up, plug," said Township Supervisor the signatures required. sprung into action. The giant Fer- tried their hand on the weighted bang 'em up, and haul 'em out. Steve Shafer. "A drainage pipe is "The committee will keep the Record ris wheel with its thousands of machine. Thursday is Veterans and not something that regular main- public posted regarding issues Community Calendar.. 8 twinkling lights was ready and Thursday, the entertainment Senior Citizens Day where $11 tenance is done on. It is installed, and progress on the recall of Genealogy 4 waiting for the young and young will turn a bit more relaxing as buys a ticket to ride the many at- it works, and it's forgotten Morlock," stated Tina Enochs. at heart to ride high above the Ty Hemdon and Cledus T. Judd tractions from 3 p.m. until clos- about." She said if you are a registered Hometown History 4 entertainment below. along with Terry Lee Honicutt ing. The Frenches were advised by Watervliet Township taxpaying KuteKlds 8 Youngsters were grooming and his band entertain from the Township Building Inspector citizen and would like to sign one Legal Notices 10 their livestock entries, hoping the center stage area. Hillside seating for the events Dalton Kinney that they would of the petitions and have not yet judges would deem theirs the Friday will see the Circle of will be free on Friday but have a have recourse in civil court for been approached, you can call Letters 2 best of the entries. Classics III Auto Show in the $2 charge on Wednesday, Thurs- damages caused by the water 463-3334. Obituaries 6 Monday saw the Mini Trotting- afternoon, with Tommy Roe, day, and Saturday. Gate admis- runoff. "It is against the law to She also made it clear that any Outdoor News 12 bred/Harness Racing, and Tues- Sonny Geraci & The Outsiders, sion prices are: One Day Adult, allow water to drain onto another questions, donations, and cor- day the Hartford NTPA Na- and Terry Lee Honicutt pro- $5; Children, $2; with those under property," said Kinney. respondence can be addressed Sports PressBox 9 tionals (trucks, superstocks and viding the evening entertainment age 6 admitted free. A Season The Frenches said they were to: The Committee for the Recall Want Ads 10 big rigs filling the air with their in the grandstand. Pass is $18 for adults and $6 for willing to try to negotiate with the of Robert K. Morlock, P.O. Box roaring sound as they competed The annual event will whirl to children. owners of the apartment com- 602, Watervliet, MI 49098. We Asked You 2 I i

PigeZ The Tri-City Record July 15,1998 like everything else these days are quite expensive. The follow- ing poem was inspired by these i July 15,1998 The Tri-City Record Page 3 Jlette'is & Commentary situations. Send your "flowers" while the people are living, and LITTLE miMEKT New officers installed at I sure hope that the honey in when they die buy a simple silk COACu WE WELCOME this will be more effective than rose and donate the rest of the Salem Lutheran LETTERS... the vinegar in the old one. money you would have spent to Coloma Lioness Club The Tri-City Record welcomes It proves you do listen when the family to help defray some of to hold Vacation all letters to the editor. Letters folks have a legitimate gripe, the other costs. It would be so By Cliff Stevens year Director; and immediate The gavel has been handed to past President, Cathy Megna. Bible School are subject to editing, especially Thank you very much. much more appreciated. Salem Lutheran Church in new officers of the Coloma At a recent installation gather- for length, and will be published Olive Lynda Grady God sees and knows our hearts Coloma will hold it's annual Lioness Club for 1996-99. ing, 2(>-year Lioness Club mem- at the discretion of the editor. and a show of kindness to some- KID Vacation Bible School the week Heading up the club for the new ber Debbie Friday was named as All letters must be signed and The cost of one else in His name is a show for of July 20-24, 1998. Hours are year will be Barb Nord, a mem- recipient of the 1998 Lioness of must Include a phone number or Him. from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and the ber of the Lioness Club for the the Year Award. The prestigious address so that the authorship of dying is Sincerely, program is open to children three past 10 years. award is presented annually to controversial letters can be Lola Nitz years old through those just Other top officers for 1998-99 in- the person who has contributed verified. Names will be withheld frightening 15?' finishing the sixth grade. The clude: Rose Hafer, Secretary; her time and interest above and at the request of the writer for Dear Editor, FLOWERS theme for this year's program is Reggie Leedy, Treasurer; First beyond for the club. sufficient reason. Letters should It seems like the cost of living By Lola Nitz a "lighthouse Adventure - Jesus Vice President, Sherry Pola- Other awards presented were be typed or at least written in is continually on the rise. How- Did you know that flowers are not lights the Way." 5 shak; Second Vice President, the Outstanding Service Award easily-read handwriting. Names ever, in a world where living is always what they seem? All children in the area are in- . . THOUGHT Debbie Friday; and Kathy Chur- presented to Lioness Reggie must be printed in addition to the expensive, even more frighten- Sometimes they are kind acts for vited to attend. Call the church SUPPOSED TO HAVE chill, Third Vice President. Leedy and the Distinguished Ser- signature. ing is the cost of dying. For pea- someone who's been mean, office at 468-6567 for any addi- Directors for the Club are: vice Award which was presented pie like my husband and myself Sometimes it's giving money to tional information. (and there are many others out someone who's in need, Toni Wood, First-year Director; to Lioness Sandy Kraemer, an Honey is more there) who have no burial money Or maybe reading the Bible to Sue Gagliardo, Second-year Dir- 11-year member of the Lioness or life insurance, funeral ex- one too ill to read. ector; Sandy Kraemer, Third- Club. Landscaping effective penses are a nagging thought in COLOMA LIONESS CLUB...Top Lioness Club members were recognized recently for their Dear Editor, our minds. Sometimes it may be talking or service to the club during installation honors of new officers. From the left, Sandy Kraemer and gardening and WBA and CACC adver- So often we attend services for listening to someone worried, Ken Parrigin elected was cited for her distinguished service, Barb Nord was installed as club President for 1998-99, toers-Thank you for changing people and see such lovely flower Or taking time out for your child and Debbie Friday was named as Lioness of the Year. (Cliff Stevens photo) ideas bloom fte top of your "directory" ad. arrangements, most of which in a world that's very hurried. Sometimes these gifts of love Coloma Lions president at Flower Show may take minutes ... sometimes By Cliff Stevens will serve as the club's Lion V.F.W. #6803 Visitors won't need a green hours... A 14-year member of the Col- Tamer. THE NEWS AND ADVERTISING thumb to enjoy the beauty and KARL'S And sometimes they really are oma Lions Club, Ken Parrigin, Don Hafer will be Chairman of prize winners fragrance of the annual "Flower "a plant or pretty flowers." has been elected club President new members for the 1998-99 The prize winners of the DEADLINE IS NOON MONDAY Show" at Cook Energy Informa- for 1998-99 and heads up a full year. V.F.W. #6803 July 4,1998 drawing tion Center on Saturday and Sun- KOLUMN Please try to give someone some slate of officers for the new year. Directors for the Coloma Lions are Rick Ward from Hartford, day, July 18 and 19, but they will Bli By Karl Bayer, editor type of "flowers" each day Other officers for the 199ft-99 Club are: Charles Abrams, one $250; Jim Keech from Decatur, FOR THE TRI-CITY RECORD return home with a gardenful of 0 Plant a seed through a kind deed m keecmJ* ©tcr 7-t5-9fl [email protected] year are: Ross Streu, past Presi- year; Scott Streu, one year; Ken $150; and Charleen Kellogg from ideas on how to improve the land- or something you say dent; John Whisler, First Vice Kraiger, two years; and Don Niles, $100. scaping around their homes, catt- RECALL: STILL NO CHOICE... Whatever act that you do, just * * "ii ii ii ii ^ President; Rose Hafer, Second Oderkirk, two years. ges, and businesses. The two-day In the last Watervliet sound familiar? It does to me. MVFSAMOCO mJOUCH FREECAR WASH wrap it in love light was out. As the cops check- from a $2.5 billion surplus in the as possible. Vice President; and Steve Groen- Recently, club members Don show is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Township general election too. I wrote basically the same And you will be blessed by our ed my vehicle registration, they state's catastrophic acci- Based on the Board's action, dyk. Third Vice President. Hafer and Ross Streu were (Michigan time) each day. Ad- (November 1996) there was only thing when Bob Morlock Coloma Legion Sweet Savior above. found my car was registered as a dent fund. It also caps the per the state insurance bureau, Serving as club Secretary will honored by being named as the Dave's In-Store Specials mission is FREE. one candidate for Supervisor, mounted a recall campaign to four-door. I only have two doors, vehicle assessment at $6 for the which regulates insurance com- be Jim Polashak and Treasurer club's Lion of the Year for 1998. During the Flower Show, ex- Republican incumbent Bob remove Merle Bujack from to hold "The checkout took 45 minutes next two years. panies doing business in Michi- will be Ross Streu. Hafer has been a club member hibitors will present brilliant Morlock. In the primary there office. Del Sipes was interim 2 LITER POP gge He's still "it" while messages flew back and A Republican-sponsored gan, will monitor the companies' The club's Tail Twister will be for 14 years and Streu has been a Breakfast ALL BRANDS ...\ W W • plus dep. displays of fresh, dried and silk was only one candidate for Supervisor and Morlock won Dear Editor, forth to Lansing and police crawl- amendment also was adopted return of the funds to their policy- Bennett Leedy and Kraig Kinyon member for the past six years. flowers plus wreaths and swags Supervisor, incumbent Bob against him in the election to Karl s July 1 column confirms ed in and out checking serial that prohibits repeat drunken holders. The rebate could be in Buffet July 19 for sale. Lawn ornaments and Morlock. Four years prior to finish Bujack's term. he s still "it in situations today, numbers. You guessed it... out of driver offenders from receiving the form of a check or a reduction American Legion Post 362 in deck furniture will also be for that, there was only one Bob told me at the time that if Budwieser $1999 as he apparently has been for eight million cars built in 1980, any r' the rebate. in premiums. 79th meeting of the Forty Coloma will hold an "all-you-can- 24 pack cube •• •• plus dep. sale. Plus, visitors will find a candidate for Township he had it to do over again he many years. mine was the only registration The legislation now is pending eat" Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, good selection of nursery stock, Supervisor. probably would not. He said he The MCCA was established in While Karl toiled as my editor that got fouled up. in the Senate. 1978 to reimburse insurers for July 19, from 8 a.m. until noon. shrubs, and perennials to land- If memory serves, in the was surprised at the bad way back in the '70s, he related "After the muddle got cleared In other action, the Michigan Year Club set for Aug. 15 The menu will consist of scram- scape their yards. Visitors can election before that there was a feelings and the work the recall medical claims exceeding Pepsi Cubes ^99 from time to time other tribula- up, the officers remarked, 'You Catastrophic Claims Association $250,000. Michigan is the only It's that time of year and plans to the armed forces. bled eggs, biscuits and gravy, 24 paclr • plus dep. also dig up some gardening tips Democratic candidate in the generated. He said, "I'm not tions in the past, when he was just happened to be "it" tonight. Board voted to return $1.2 billion are in motion for the 79th Over 100 cards have been mail- toast, French toast, sausage, from the professional land- person of Del Sipes running sure it was worth it." state offering unlimited personal it " We decided early in the evening of its surplus to member in- injury benefits. meeting of the Forty Year Club ed, but we know we can't reach pancakes, hash browns, milk, scapes and greenhouse growers against Morlock in a special I agreed with Bob then, I put the stories together a cou- that we'd stop every fourth car surance companies, permitting If you would like more infor- of Watervliet which will be held everyone. If you have received a juice, and coffee. Cost is $4 for that will be available throughout election following a recall of maybe for different reasons, but pie of decades ago. The July 1 with one 'headlight.' refunds to their auto insurance mation on this or any other on Saturday, August 15. card, please feel free to invite adults and $2 for children 12 and the weekend. then Supervisor Merle Bujack. to the same end. I still agree; column prompted me to dig to the "No matter what the game is policyholders. legislative issue, please feel free The officers and members-at- any relative, friend, or former under. Proceeds go toward the DAVE'S AMOCO After viewing the two floors of Sipes, unsuccessful in his recall elections serve no one but bottom of a desk drawer and I ... I'm always it.' The amount to be refunded is large met recently, and it was teacher or school employee; but Moving Wall. The public is wel- flowers, visitors can stroll or pic- election bid, in a letter to the to contact my office. Write to: the self-serving. Short of submit the following for further "A buddy and I were out on Lit- approximately $180 per vehicle agreed the cost of the catered you must make a reservation if come. nic on the Cook Center's terraced editor offered to make a State Representative Bob Brac- M-140, Watereiiet at 1-94 4634135 criminal activity or edification of Record readers: Ue Bay de Noc one foggy morn- and will be issued to insurance dinner will be $9 per person. This you plan to attend. A "Breakfast Buffet" is held gardens overlooking Lake Michi- campaign contribution to any kenridge, P.O. Box 30014, Lans- malfeasance of office, I can see NO MATTER WHAT GAME ing, fishing. The soup was so companies by June 30. annual summer event will again Officers for this year are: every third Sunday of the month 24-hour towing, AAA & AMOCO Road Service gan; or plan to see native flora in person opposing Morlock. Even ing, MI 48909-7514. no reason to recall any public ...HE'S ALWAYS "IT" thick I couldn't even see him at The MCCA did not agree to cap meet at the Knights of Columbus President, Wanda Lavely; Vice at the Coloma Legion Hall, so its natural habitat while hiking then, there were no challengers, official. That's why there are "Don't leave anything to the other end of a 12-foot boat. assessments for the next two Hall on Paw Paw Avenue (across President, Betty (Runyon) remember to mark your calen- the well-marked trail system that Now there's a recall election elections, to offer the public a OPEN 24 HOURS - INDOOR ATM chance," my friend advised as he "We heard the chug-chug-chug years but said it continue to TO ADVERTISE IN from the golf course) in Water- Jones; Secretary, Mary (Becht) dar. covers a variety of terrain, in- being organized to remove choice. It's up to those who double-checked his driver's of an outboard motor. Through THE TRI-CITY RECORD ylkt. The hall is barrier-free. Grant; and Treasurer, Mary cluding forests, dunes, and wet- Morlock from office. Where think they have a better idea to evaluate premium assessments ^ „ ... license. A Hi the dense fog came a DNR boat. on an annual basis with a com- Ca,, ^-N-E-W-S Registration will begin at 11 (Kolenko) Ross. The members at land. were the people opposed to how give the voters a choice. Bod The former Air Force man The officers had come out to mitment to keeping them as low a.m., with the beef/chicken meal large are: Beulah "Boots" The Cook Energy Information Morlock was operating as turned weekly newspaper editor check my fishing license! to be served at 12:00 noon. (Smith) Grice, Joyce (Larsen) CARRY-OUT Center, an American Electric Supervisor when it was time to TOUGHER LAW NEEDED At went on to explain his caution. "Another time three of us were Anyone who attended the Kolenko, Flossie (VanGorder) Power service, is located three- put their names on the ballot for one time, state Representative Watervliet school system 40 or Muth, Gloria (Walker) Starbuck, SERVICE ^ & and-a-half miles north on Red Ar- "You know those vehicle check on the Au Sable River in a small AIL THE WAV TO YOUR CAR election? Bob Brackenridge said he would stations where the police pull boat with a three-horsepower more years ago may attend this Joann (Robbins) Megna, and row Highway (take 1-94, Exit 16). The alleged charges against sponsor legislation to make it \'ri over one out of every twenty-five motor. A DNR boat pulled me event. Graduation is not a re- Luretta (Nichols) Brooks. Prices Good Thru Sunday of Each Week Tour buses, school groups, and Morlock, as I see them, are tougher to recall public officials, cars? I'm always the twenty- over to issue a warning about quirement because during the Reservations may be made by organizations are welcome. judgment calls. As in any action In a discussion with him at one fifth' speeding in a 'no wake' area. war years many fellows were August 1 to: Wanda Joy Lavely, FRIENDLY MARKETS "USOA FOOD STAMPS WELCOMk" For more information about for inaction), there is room for time about it, I suggested any "I almost got court-martialed Speed ... with a three-horse unable to graduate with their P.O. Box 402, Watervliet, MI this show, or a complete list of criticism and second-guessing... new legislation contain a out of the Air Force a few years motor? THE BACK FENCE classmates, due to their entry in- 49098; or phone (616 ) 463-4415. 1998 special events, contact: Dol- but not enough to spend By Anne Bayer, co-publisher 210 E. Ryno Rd. I 10 N. Center 415 N. Main St. provision that recall organizers ago in England when investiga- "That day the conservation of- ly Krieger, Cook Energy Infor- taxpayers' money on a special be prohibited from seeking tors found the recruiter and I had mation Center, Bridgman, Michi- election. ficer noted that he could have COLOMA HARTFORD WATERVLIET election to the recalled office for 'doctored' my horrible civilian cited me because the registration gan; 1(800) 538-2555 or www. There are people who feel Things are finally getting back Red Cross plans National one full term following the driving record so the Force numbers on the boat were 'too In one conversation, she ex- Open Mon-Sat 7-10 llOpen Mon-Sat 7-10 Open Mon-Sat 8-10 cookinfor.com. since the election clarity to normal after all the doings. We recall. would accept me. close together.'" plained to me that her best is in committee at the Berrien were lucky enough to spend time Perhaps another provision "Service investigators told me Still perusing his driver's the fall when winter is just com- Marrow Registry Drive Open Sundays 8-8 | Closed Sundays Open Sundays 8-8 County County Clerk's Office should be that all members of a up at the trailer this past ing. She said she feels things are OK'ed the wording for the recall they select one out of every 10,000 license to see that everything was weekend. We rested, slept, read FRESH 1 recall committee be identified to memon fr\ffor aq /mmrvlofcompletea backgrounKonlrrnvMinHd ' jus•iito*t- rightvirrVif , mmiyr friend notedrtrt+A/J:. j ._.A j ^ ' ' clearer in her mind and she can For ALL your petition those charges must be and visited with our relatives and for Wed., August 6 PURE FINE the public. In a discussion with investigation. I was the pigeon. "Well, I've got two more years think fast. Of course, she enjoys friends. Wednesday, August 5,1998, the Volunteers interested in being local news true... that's not so. The clarity recall organizer Tina Enochs "It happens all the time. before the license expires. You summer and the festivals but tru- committee rules on the wording last week, she told me the Everything is the same up at ly loves autumn, as do I. Berrien County Chapter of the placed on the National Bone Mar- subscribe to the "I took the family out for a can bet I won't let it run out!" Michigan to make sure it is specific and the campground, but you can tell American Red Cross has row Registry must be 18-60 years Morlock "recall committee" movie last Saturday night. On the Thomas A. Sadler We have had some wonderful Spartan Tri-City Record there are new owners. We all ex- precise. There will be had met and was planning an way home we were stopped by days-sunny, bright, and warm- scheduled a National Marrow of age and in good general health. pect changes but, as of yet, not Registry Drive from noon to 4 statements on the ballot stating advertising campaign to inform state police because one head- and some equally wonderful Only 30% of those who need a Call 463-6397 the issue at hand and a the public on the issues. too much has happened. As for breezy and cool nights. It's so p.m. at the Baroda Township marrow transplant will be Blueberries "This Week in our luck, the previous owner is statement explaining Morlock's "Great!" was my reply. TRI-CITY RECORD easy to sleep when you are cool Hall, as part of the Baroda matched with a donor within Granulated 5 lb. box position. "How about a news story on the 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Lansing" still on the premises so we can and comfy. Michigan Celebration of the issue their families. There is a critical 1 Each individual voting on the committee and a photo?" I Watervliet, MI 49098 visit Mrs. Kuney whenever we This time when we came home of the tissue and organ donation need for minority donors. More "And the World recall will have the opportunity asked. By Bob Brackenridge want. from the lake I realized there United States postage stamp. than 60 potentially fatal diseases, (616 ) 463-6397, Fax 463-8329 HOUSE PASSES AUTO Sugar to make his or her own decision Tina said the committee I can't believe we are rounding would be no Serg and Gill waiting According to Marilyn Peter- including several types of Goes Round" at Karl & Anne Bayer INSURANCE REBATE PLAN; 5 IbTDag ... what voters won't be doing is members wished to remain the corner on the middle of July. for a ride to catch the train to son, Executive Director of the leukemia, are treated with mar- Publishers MCCA ALSO ACTS South Haven's voting for any person willing to anonymous, to prevent people The summer is halfway along. Chicago. It's such a sweet, sad Berrien County Chapter, a twin row transplants. Karl Bayer, Editor The Michigan House of Repre- do Mr. Morlock's job. from thinking there was During the month that Sergei's feeling to have all of our children cities based service club. Peterson, a member of the Na- Bonnie Bannen, Copy Editor sentatives adopted Gov. John mother and father were here, we Women's Service League, $4.98 Legend Theatre Should the recall be really gone and on their own. All tional Marrow Registry, says the anything but clear motives in lesser amounts $1.38 lb. | The Legend Theatre will con- successful, an interim Township the campaign. Amy Loshbough, Bus. Mgr. Engler's proposal to refund $1.2 had some nice times with them. I three of them were wonderful, donated $3,500.00 in proceeds registry process takes about tinue through July 19 with its Supervisor will be appointed and According to our Bill of USPS869-340 permit for billion to Michigan vehicle especially had time to visit with loving children and are the same from the 1997 Charity Ball to fund twenty minutes. "Filling out the Selected Varieties Excluding Swiss owners this year and provide ad- Tatiana and found out a little standing ovation musical produc- an election will be held to vote Rights, we all have the right to the Watervliet Record, way to us as adults. They are just a marrow registry drive. paperwork takes the most ditional savings on auto in- about her. She has a wonderful tion of "And the World Goes in a candidate for the remainder know and address our accuser dba the Trl-Clty Record busy with their own lives. I'm The celebration of the tissue amount of time, then there is a 99* with in-store coupon or service plus Round" by Kander and Ebb. of Morlock's term. surance premiums for the next way of speaking. Her words are sure as time goes on Karl and I and organ postage stamp Baroda review of the paperwork and a in a court of law... we should periodicals postage paid at Bill Henderson of Fennville as two years. always so carefully chosen and will find out just how busy they is planning in honor of former brief interview. Two small tubes card Spartan have the same rights in the Watervliet, Michigan 49098 The measure passed refunds of she always makes sure they are Director, Linda Kennaman of DEJA VU? Does this column court of public opinion. Printed on recycled paper really are. I'm not sure; life is so resident, the late Edward Heyn, of blood are then drawn for approximately $180 per vehicle' correct. fast. who was the driving force in testing. It is quick, pain free and Saugatuck as Choreographer, making the stamp possible, is the you may someday save a life if Chunk Cheese and Janice Brachel of Kalama- perfect time and place to hold the you are matched with a reci- 8 oz. wt. zoo have brought the outstanding marrow registry drive. pient." talents of Sandy Butler, Allison Carlson and Emily Colle, all e ASKed YOU ... "What do you most enjoy at the fair?" Western Michigan University For all your hometown news Selected Varieties musical theatre majors gradu- (Van Buren County Youth Fair) subscribe to the Tri-City Record ating in December 1998. Roun- ding out the cast are multiple- talented Jerry Post of Grand Pepsi-Cola 99* Rapids and West Miller of South Selected Varieties Haven. Dellwood ^ Opening July 23 through August 9 is the comedy drama Products Spartan "Later Life" by A.R. Gurney. 8 pack, 20 oz. bottles - OR -12 pack, "Later Life" is a story of Inn 12 oz. cans (plus deposit) reaching mid-life with opportuni- SP 5575 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma 468-6111 Macaroni ties lost because one is always waiting for something bad to hap- pen and afraid to choose what life & Cheese holds. 4.9-7.25 oz. wt. 1 The Legend Theatre produc- Jayme Birgy, Law- tion plays Thursday through Sat- ton: "The environ- NEW HOURS! urday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at Mark Wilson, Law- Sam Sikkema, 2/$5 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $12. Dinner- Nic Brancecum, Patty McCrossan, ment of being Jessica Sherburn, 1 rence: "Doing fun Hartford: "Wat- Mel Baron, Law- Paw Paw: "The around here and OPEN FRI. & SAT. FOR DINNER! theatre packages are $24, includ- Hartford: "The work selling raffle ching the tractor rence: "The trac- Decatur: "Trotting Ali Pierre, Law- ing tax and tip. food and showing hanging out with Peanuts, my rides and games." tickets." pull." tor pulls." ton: "Showing my Fri. & Sat. 7am - 9pm: Sun. Bam - 1:30pm Call the Legend Theatre Box my horse, Gurad." my horse." pony." horse, Tokey." Tues., Wed., & Thurs., 7a.m. to 1:30pm Office, (616) 637-7829, for reser- 8/$i 1vations and information. Pige 4 The Tri-City Record July 15,1998 mmmmmm •Local SKisto'iu & Qenealoau Supt. DeFields gets pay July 15,1998 The Tri-City Record Page 5 COLOMA COURIER 100 YEARS AGO -1898 increase; Board approves Rolling Back the Years On last Friday the Courier Local News & Newsmakers of Days Gone By newspaper and job plant was 4-year olds in preschool moved from its old quarters to the rear room of the Wimer By Cliff Sevens Vy* mm. M jkLi O 1. ^ JL • V>• WATERVLIET RECORD HARTFORD DAY SPRING building comer of Church and At the July 13 mt^ng of the salary of $28,045. 90 YEARS AGO -1908 90 YEARS AGO - 1908 Center streets. Coloma Board of Education, the Approval was given to enter in- professional cardiac care Board approved a 2.37 percent to a new contract with Clean Alden Hutchins reports that the Two accidents were reported 60 YEARS AGO -1938 with District Court Judge and hailstorm last Saturday nearly at the Hartford roller rink in the Sam Tavolacci was elected a pay increase for Superintendent America janitorial services for Turnabout... Mrs. Hannes Meyers, Jr. Turns David DeFields, retroactive to the High School, Junior High, ruined his oats. town hall last Saturday. In the new director in the Clymer is fair play, so the old saving out he and I are both products of July 1. Middle South, Alwood gym, Col- During the night of July 4th, afternoon Miss Luella Havens, school district to succeed Floyd goes. We saw a clear example of The University of Michigan, and The pay hike was recommend- oma Elementary, the vocational someone cross-circuited the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Hazen. The hold-over officers are this recently. Marion and I at- Mrs. Meyers and Marion are Mary Ann & Mick Middaugh ed by the Board's personnel com- building, and administration of- telephone wires leading into Car- Havens, suffered a fractured Leon Fisher, Moderator; and tended a buffet breakfast at Paw both R.N.s. They also know a (photo by Becky Steele) mittee comprised of Board mem- fice for $128,216, plus extra clean- mody Bros. Store, and a lineman arm near the wrist, and in the Lester Harris, Treasurer. Mrs. Paw's stylish Bistro Restaurant. friend of ours in Holland-Roger bers Norma Somers, Jerry ing costs. had to be sent for to discover the evening, Wm. Johnson, operator Louise McConnell will continue This party was to announce and MacLeod. He has made a name their church-going white shirts Jollay and Lynn Reinhardt and trouble. Tampering with wires is at the Pere Marquette depot, suf- to teach the fifth and eighth promote the candidacy of Man for himself there in Real Estate and ties. a serious matter if the offender is fered a fracture of the left arm FIVE GENERAT10NS...gathered at the wedding of John will increase DeFields' annual grades. A teacher for the first Ann Middaugh for our State Circles and his wife is the famous Well, Judge Meyers' story caught. near the elbow. Both accidents Pomeroy and Sharon Newnum on June 26 at the Coloma salary from $77,050 to $78,876. four grades has not yet been legislature. artist, Maxine. amused all of us. We promised Miss Maud Swigard of New were accidental falls. engaged. Lanes softball field in Coloma. Pictured are: (back row9 from The percentage of the pay in- The popular down town Main So we had a lot to talk about. them that if and when I turned Castle, Ind., was a guest of her 60 YEARS AGO -1938 30 YEARS AGO -1968 the left) great-grandson Marshall Pomeroy, great-great- crease is identical to other staff Pickle Pickin' Street spot is owned and operated Even more than that is our com- the occasion into a story I would sister, Mrs. Harry Whitney, July The largest crowd to date grandmother Faye Ruth LaPorte Wood Carroll, great- salary hikes approved earlier \ The festive July 4th holiday by Lynn Warner; and at the mon background as small town mail them a copy of the paper. Musicfest!! 4th. gathered at Ely Park last was widely celebrated at the Paw grandmother Betty Wood Pomeroy, grandson John Pomeroy; this year. aforementioned party she was citizens. And on this note we were That day at Mary Ann Mid- The Riversong Music Society The hottest day of the summer Wednesday evening for the series Paw Lake Yacht Gub. Saturday, (front, from the left) great-great-grandson Taylor Pomeroy The salary adjustment comes ably assisted by many people, in- soon swapping stories. We went daugh's breakfast buffet we met and The Pickle Board of Berrien so far was last Monday. The mer- of weekly concerts being July 6, the fifth race of the Star and great-great-granddaughter Kelsey Pomeroy. one month after DeFields' cluding our friend, Sid Shank, around the table, each telling so many local dignitaries and old Springs, will be presenting a cury went to 94 degrees at 1:00 presented by the Hartford High and Penguin sailboat classes was evaluation by the Board, which who baked the glorious cake for something about our midwest, friends. I'm not in the habit of festival of music on Sunday, July pjn. It turned cool that night. School band. The series continue held at 2:30 for the season's found his performance to be "ad- our recent anniversary. small town heritage. giving political endorsements, 19, from noon until 8:00 p.m. at 60 YEARS AGO -1938 through July and August each elimination series. Saturday mirable" in the areas of mana- The turnabout I mentioned One of the Meyers' recollec- but we've known both Mick and the Grove Park in Berrien a (The Watervliet Paper Makers Wednesday night and the people evening, the Commodore's Din- Enders resigns from gerial skills, job performance, above came when our own State tions took the prize. They were Mary Ann for a long time. What Springs. Adults can buy a $5 but- baseball team is scheduled to of its entire countryside are in- ner Dance, in honor of the past and achieving goals established Representative Mick Middaugh, living in a small community in you see there is what you get- ton and spend all day in this ptey a game against the New Buf- vited to enjoy the fine programs and present Commodores, was by the Board. came around wielding the coffee which all of the citizens take their honest, experienced people with police department music-filled peaceful setting!! Allen E. Zencka M.D. falo Bisons at Hays Field next that are being presented. The held at the club. Bob Brown's or- DeFields has been the dis- pot for refills. Mick is also serv- Sunday church-going very seri- a small-town background. By Cliff Stevens Kids are free!! Bring your lawn Sunday afternoon. The band is not only the largest but is chestra played to a capacity trict's Superintendent since July ing his last term-last because of ously. In fact, everything in town I know we are all worried about At its meeting July 13, the Col- chairs and blankets!! T-shirts Watervliet team defeated the also the best equipped and most crowd, who danced until closing job applications are being ac- 1994. term limitations. He holds an en- is closed. For some reason on a oma City Commission voted to and other sundries will be N^w Buffalo team at a recent capable since it was established time. the political future for our coun- cepted for Enders' position until In other areas, the Board ap- viable record in our legislature. particular Sabbath the Meyers accept the resignation of Coloma available!! The music will be game. in the local school and thus far try. We have graft and corruption July 17. proved participating in the pre- Mick has never, in all his years in were not in church. City patrolman Jeff Enders, ef- hot, come rain or shine!! Park- NEW PA TIENTS GLADL Y ACCEPTED The Watervliet Lions Club will Director E.A. Boisman and the in high places. Situation ethics Earlier this year, patrolman school education program for Submitted by Vi Viscuso, office, missed a meeting! Now he And a terrible thing happened. fective July 15. ing lot pickers are welcome to br- give a benefit dance at the youthful musicians have won seem to be ever more popular. John Leonard was hired as a four-year-old children during the Assistant Librarian at Coloma is retiring, but he is hoping to be They noticed the house was fill- What can we do! Enders, a member of the ing their instruments and do Crystal Palace ballroom, Paw many compliments upon the Community Service Officer and 1998-99 school year. The pre- Public Library, from The Col- succeeded by his lovely wife, ing up with smoke, probably Police Department for the past 12 some pickin' - and we don't Paw Lake, next Wednesday quality of the program they are Well, we can make sure that works a regular shift when school school program is located in the WATERVLIET OUTPATIENT CLINIC oma Courier newspapers dona- Mary Ann. She has been with him either from the furnace or the years, is leaving the force to mean pickles!! evening. offering. the people we elect are honest is not in session. former Pier School building in ted by the Tri-City Record. all these years in Lansing. Now dishwasher. Every volunteer become a licensed insurance The Schedule of Events for the MEDICAL PARK DRIVE 30 YEARS AGO -1968 30 YEARS AGO -1968 and truly represent us in our In a related area, the Commis- Hagar Township. Hours: Monday, Wednesday and she is striking out on her own. fireman would be in church- agent for Farm Bureau In- "Pickle Pickin' Musicfest" is as Ted Eisner's tree service cut Cheerleaders from Hartford governing bodies. Here is a case sion approved a pay hike for all Approximately 46 children WATERVLIET, MI Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Tues- The breakfast was held to wearing his Sunday best. What to surance. follows: down the last elm tree on Elm High School were rated tops in where I am confident this is hap- part-time officers from $8.50 to $9 have signed up for the new school day and Thursday, 1-5:30 p.m. honor her and help her get ac- do! If they called in a fire alarm, Prior to joining the force in From 12:30 - 1:30: "Song- 616-463-3733 Street. The city has been remov- their division in competition pening. The Middaughs have an per hour, retroactive to July 1. year, with the School District and 6:30-8:30 p.m.; and Satur- quainted with local people. Not everyone in town would know 1986, Enders was a court bailiff in Sharing" with Sandy and Larry ing dead or diseased elms on the competing in a one week course enviable track record. Mary Ann Coloma Commissioner Charles slated to receive $142,600 in state OR day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. that she is a stranger-we have where it was, and that the Berrien Fifth District Court. Fledman; street over the last couple of of cheering camp at Syracuse, has been right there, helping Owen noted Gustafson has been funds to operate the program for Phone: 468-3431 known her about as long as we Meyers family was not in church. Enders was one of only three From 2:00 - 2:45: years. Now they're all gone. With Indiana. Members of the squad Mick. Now I am sure he will be able to operate the department the 1998-99 school year. ST. JOSEPH OFFICE have known Mick. And together Judge Meyers finally compro- full-time City officers working ^Root-Bound" - Old-time, the elms missing, the street are Sheri Peters, Linda Falknew, right there helping her. They smoothly by utilizing full-time In another area, the Board ap- they have never forgotten a name mised. He called the firehouse for the department. American Folk, Bluegrass; 2500 NILES ROAD changed its appearance but it Ruth Ann Ulrath, Linda Bulat, make a great team. and part-time officers for the proved hiring Laurie Sherer to or a face. and asked for help. But he said, Chief Kenneth Gustafson said past two years. From 3:00 - 3:45: "Paddy's still won't change its name. Sherry Smith and Carol And the food was excellent. teach fifth grade at Middle SUITE 8 CULLIGAN HAS BEEN We attended this soiree with "There's no fire so far, only Mick pours a great cup of coffee. School North at a beginning Racket" - Irish/Celtic music; Reinhart. Some 350 cheerleaders daughter Becky and son-in-law Submitted by Carole Klernan SOLVING the world's water smoke. Please don't blow the From 4:00 - 5:15: "Artist's ST. JOSEPH, MI from all over the country took Jim Steele. After the delicious whistle and come with the siren Showcase" - Local Folk and from files at Watervliet District problems for 60 years! Call 616-429-0841 Library from the Watervliet part in the program. buffet and during Rep. Mick's on. Let's do this quietly!" Vision statement sought for Coloma singer-songwriter sampler: John Record newspapers donated by about renting a Culligan for many coffee refills, Becky and But the zealous operator pulled RECORD ADVERTISERS Tolhuizen, Larry & Sandy the Tri-City Record. Hours: Submitted by Hartford Public $3.50 per month! Limited Jim got up to help with clearing out all the stops anyway, and BRING YOUR LOCAL Feldman, Steve Brundadge, Den- tables for the many people still Twp. economic development comm nis Waite, and Kindred; PROVIDING CARDIOLOGY SERVICES Monday, 1-8 p.m.; Tuesday, 1-5 Library from microfilm copies Special! Call 1-800-442-2802. soon the town whistle was blow- NEWS TO YOU, PLEASE p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 of the Hartford Day Spring. coming in. Their places were ing, and then up roared the truck, By Cliff Stevens From 5:30 - 6:15: "North TO p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Hours: Monday & Wednesday, taken by an interesting couple with church-going firemen hang- SHOP THEM FIRST! Residents of the area are being goals to help fulfill the vision plenty of opportunity to focus on Wind" - Gospel Bluegrass; Friday, 1-5 p.m.; and Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 from Holland, Michigan. ing on for dear life-wearing invited to attend the July 28 over a period of time. specific projects they feel strong- From 6:30 - 7:15: "Talus" THE COLOMA-WATERVLIET-HARTFORD 10 a.m.-2 p.m. p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. We soon became acquainted slickers, boots^ncM"iats^ meeting of the Coloma Township Township officials said, "It's ly about, once the Vision State- -Scottish/Celtic. AREA SINCE 1982 Phone: 463-6382 Phone: 621-3408 economic development commit- important we obtain as many in- ment has been developed. FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS Identifying the locations of ear- tee and are being encouraged to dividual visions as possible in The committee, headed by Bring your instrument and area's Potawatomi Indians to ly businesses in Coloma was a give their vision of what they order to synthesize a Vision Board member Cynthia Aviles, some questions and tunes to BEYOND SHINGLE DIGGIN'S Kansas. Grandpa recalls stand- Family Heirlooms Stories of the Cotoma/Watervliet Area by Dorothy Stark Carmell A Genealogy Column by Carole Kieman joint project of

Page 6 The Trl-€lty Record July 15, Martin and Reverend Wayne Mrs. Mitchell was bom June grandson, Zachary Renner; a access to by the year 2000. The July 15,1998 The Trl-Clty Record Page 7 Babcock officiating. Burial 28.1932, in Watervliet. granddaughter, Brittany Ren- fifth resource is "an opportunity followed in Hill Cemetery in Survivors include: her chil- ner; and several aunts, uncles, to give back to the community." Summer photography iJlxea C ^bitua'iLes Lawrence. Visitation was held dren — Rick and Kathy Head of and cousins. He was preceded in The following volunteer choices "Catsopolis" Festival is from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at California, Randy Head of Lake- death by: a daughter, Jeri Ren- do just that! HELEN CARVER Mrs. Chernugel was bom Sep- Leonard Funeral Home, Law- view, Ron and Denise Head of ner; a brother. Randy Renner; class offered at CJHS Helen Carver, 73, of Hamlet, tember 9, 1911, in Yugoslavia, the rence. Memorial contributions Missouri, Robin Bott of Florida, and his father, Henry Renner. • THE DISCOVER STE- Mrs. Katzenberger will be starting with how to take good heaven for feline fanciers Indiana, formerly of Three Oaks, daughter of George and Eva may be made to Lawrence Tony and Denise Tarantino of VENSVILLE FESTIVAL is holding a summer photography creative pictures, to developing Edward Lowe, lifetime resi- Other cats honored in the Mr. died Saturday morning, July 11, (Rahija) Starcevich. She owned United Methodist Church or to Texas, Anne and Bob Salisbury of Volunteer! recruiting youth volunteers to class in the Coloma Junior High your own negatives, and printing 1998, at LaPorte Hospital in and operated Mary's Womens the donor's choice. help with the festival July 22-25. dent of CassopolisuntU his death, and Miss Catsopolis contest in- Alto, and Patricia Tarantino and In cooperation with the South- art room. It will begin Friday, your very own pictures. Students cluded 12-weekHold Dusky with I^iPorte, Indiana. and Childrens Apparel in Hart- Mrs. Knapp was bora June 20, Teens can assist with the Sign- and the inventor of Kitty Litter, her friend, Raymond Pollock II, western Michigan Volunteer Cen- July 24, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; should bring any type of 35mm the "Lifetime to be Achieved" Graveside services were held ford for 18 years and also owned a 1907, in Decatur, the daughter of age, Information Booth, White was honored July 10 and 11 in the of Greenville; three grandchil- ter, the Tri-City Record will continue on Monday, July 27, camera to the first day of class. award for being the youngest at 11 a.m. Monday morning, July fruit and cattle farm in Hartford John and Bessie (Parker) Wass- Elephant Sale, Car Show, Arts "Catsopolis Days Festival." dren, all of Paw Paw; one sister, regularly publish opportunities from 10 a.m. to 12 noon; and then Only the first 10 students to participant; Bobby the Bobcat 13, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, for 51 years. She was a member man. Along with her husband, and Crafts Show, The Run, and Part of the festival was a Elaine Maxa; three brothers- for volunteers. To find out about meet Tuesday through Thursday, register will be accepted. No won the "Primary Colors Cam- Three Oaks. Memorials may be of the Altar and Rosary Society of Victor, who died in 1982, she own- the Parade. There are lots of monthlong cat contest. People Ray Field, Larry Field and Ted these or other volunteer oppor- July 28-July 30, from 10 a.m. until prior experience is necessary, paign" award for most innova- made to Three Oaks Little the church. ed and operated the Hartford choices! Some volunteer oppor- 2 p.m. could enter their cats by filling Field, all of Paw Paw; and Ross tunities, please call 983-0912 in but you must be in grades six to tive campaign tactics; and lieague. Pobocik Funeral Home, Survivors include: a son, Dairy Bar from 1948 until 1962 Tarantino, Pat and Terry Taran- the St. Joseph-Benton Harbor tunities will begin prior to the On Friday, students will leam out an entry form, paying a $1 en- 10. The cost of the class is $45, $30 try fee, and sending in a color Ruthie» the "Monica Lewinsky/ Connelly-Noble Chapel, Three Richard (Candace) Chernugel of and the Hartford Mobile Home tino, and Ana and Jack Shaw. She area or 683-5464 in the Niles area festival, so call now to sign up! how and where to find good pic- for the cost of the class and $15 photo of their cat. Votes cost 10 Vanity Fair Photo Shoot" award Oaks, was in charge of the ar- Hartford; two daughters — Mari- Park from 1962 until 1969. She was preceded in death by: her for further information. Contact the Volunteer Center, tures; on Monday, they will for the cost of supplies. cents each and a total of 22,484 for most photogenic. Midnitealso rangements. anne Rosenberg of Watervliet was a member of the Hartford husband, Walter; a stepson, Mike To arrange an appointment, (an opportunity to give back) develop negatives; and Tuesday Information may be picked up votes were cast. Proceeds bene- received a special "Lifetime Mrs. Carver was bom January and Judith (Arthur) Loomis of Mothers Club, was a piano Tarantino; a stepdaughter, please call ahead. Appointments through Thursday, students wUl at Coloma Junior High School; or fitted Pets Alive, Cass/Vandalia Achievement" award for being 5,1925, in Hartford to Everett and Hartford; 11 grandchildren; 17 teacher, and church pianist and Laura Tarantino; and a brother. do not constitute an obligation to print pictures. may call Marci Katzenberger at Area Chamber of Commerce, the oldest competitor. Odema (Pfeiffer) Kirby. She had great-grandchildren; two sisters organist for many years. Art Field. accept a volunteer opportunity. HEIRLOOMS This will be a class in basic 468-2405. and the Cass District Library. In all, 25 males and 24 females lived in Three Oaks most of her —Ann Ross of Orlando Park, Il- Survivors include: two sons- AU repsonses to the following re- continued from page 4 black and white photography. CAT LOVERS... Barb Kietzer and Rob Mann (with Named at the awards cere- from Southwest Michigan parti- life and had moved to Hamlet 11 linois, and Helen Peterlin of Philip Knapp of Traverse City JANE F. MOORE quests should be handled through "Midnite") owners of the top cats at the "Catsopolis" Days mony at the Lowe Foundation cipated in the contest. years ago. She was a member of Crete, Illinois; and many nieces, and Larry Knapp of Michigan Ci- Jane F. Moore, 83, of Dowagiac one of the Volunteer Center's of- looking for those ancestors who Festival. facilities on Friday evening were The festival included tours on Randall Couchman Post 204, nephews, and friends. She was ty, Indiana; two daughters- died Monday, July 6,1998, at Lee fices. The center is a United Way lived both at Paw Paw Lake and Friskie and Midnite. Friday of the Lowe Foundation American Legion Auxiliary, in preceded in death by: her hus- Joanne Evans of Hartford and Memorial Hospital, Dowagiac, spent the winters in other cities, agency. (Please note: all paren- The first Mr. Catsopolis, Fris- facilities, barbecue sandwiches, Three Oaks, band, Anton, on May 25,1983; her Martha Smith of Paw Paw; 13 following an illness. some as close as St. Joseph. But theses indicate a reference to one kie, weighs 13 pounds, has bluish cake, a band, and bonfire at Survivors include : her children parents; her stepfather, Joseph grandchildren; and 16 great- The funeral service was held at of the Presidents' Summit goals for those whose ancestors resided eyes, and is all white except for a Billieville. On Saturday, a pan- —4Jfcky (Richard) Fatter of Milos; and brothers — George, grandchildren; a sister, Louise 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11 at in Chicago and who are interes- Coloma Twp. vetoes tax for youth.) raccoon tail, a pink ear, and a cake breakfast was served, fol- Tljlrpe Oaks, Kyle Carver of Matthew and John Starcevich, Nicholas of Lawrence; and a McLauchlin-Clark Funeral • THE TWIN CITIES AREA ted in finding out more about black ear. Owned by Barb Kiet- lowed by the royal couple K^optz Lake, Indiana, and Kent and Frank Milos. brother, Carlyle Wassman of Home, Dowagiac, with Pastor LITERACY COUNCIL in Benton their family's history, one must vote for new radio system zer of Niles, he received 6,010 represented by poster-size photos (Lois) Carver of Hamlet; and six Lawrence. Besides her husband, Kyle Gardener of the Michiana Harbor is seeking one or two read Chicago and Cook County, A votes. in the Catsopolis Parade. grandchildren — Stephanie, Dar- MARY V. COOPER she was preceded in death by a Church of Christ officiating. volunteer administrative Guide to Research by Loretto By Cliff Stevens funds, plan to purchase the new Barb has had Friskie off and on rin, Justin, Jamie, Ryan, and Ab- Mary V. Cooper, 94, of Hart- grandson, Gregory Smith, in Burial followed in Keeler assistants to work weekdays Dennis Szucs. Another good big At its July 8 meeting, the Col- 800 megahertz radio system by. She was preceded in death by ford passed away Monday, July 1981. Cemetery. Friends called from 2 anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 city reference is My Sixteen, a oma Township Board voted regardless if the levy is placed on for six years. He originally ended up on her doorstep after wander- hej* ^on. Randy Carver, in 1970. 6,1998, At her home. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at p.m., one or more days per week. Self-Help Guide to Finding Your against supporting the placement the ballot. ing away from a neighbor's The family received friends WILLIAM MICHAEL MAYER H the funeral home. Memorials in This is a perfect volunteer oppor- 16 Great-Great-Grandparents by of a 1.013 property tax levy on the The levy, if placed on the ballot home. She took him in but had to Sftcctoi beginning at noon on Thursday at William Michael Mayer II, her memory may be made to the tunity for those who would like to Robert W. Marlin. Both of these November general election bal- and approved by voters, would take him to Pets Alive for a while MARY M. CHERNUGEL Bangor Chapel, D.L. Miller five-month-old son of William American Heart Association. name their own hours! The vol- reference books I have mention- lot to raise funds to purchase a raise funds to purchase radios for when he didn't get along with her 6 Mary Margaret Chernugel, 86, Funeral Home, where funeral and Lisa (Balkin) Mayer of Jane was bom December 30, unteer would help maintain mail- ed here at great length before. new emergency radio system. police, fire and ambulance ser- other cats. Now all three get GU * of Watervliet, formerly of Hart- services were held at 2 p.m. Bangor, died Thursday, July 9, 1914, in Keeler Township, to her ing lists, do light typing, and help Although Marlin deals with New Citing reasons for its opposi- vices in the County; however, along with each other and with fo(d, died Saturday, July 11,1998, Thursday, with Pastor Kenneth 1998, at South Haven Community parents, the late George and with general office duties. Com- York City and Queens, etc., the tion, Township officials noted maintenance costs, etc., would at < Community Hospital, Water- M. Craig officiating. Burial was Hospital in South Haven. Helen (Fisher) Femham. She puter experience is not necessary information is very applicable to Coloma fire officials have not be a local responsibility after the people. Own your own vliet. in Foster Chapel Cemetery, Sear- Funeral services were held at resided in the Dowagiac area all but would be welcome! Call the Chicago, Detroit, or any other been able to see the new radio radios are purchased. Crowned Miss Catsopolis is Satellite System Mass of Christian burial was cy, Ark. on Sunday. 11 a.m. Monday, July 13, at her life. Jane worked at Volunteer Center for further large city. FOUR DAY system actually work, and costs Recently, Coloma fire officials Midnite, a 17-year-old feline who estimated the department would is all black except for her long celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mrs. Cooper was born Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford, Sunstrand Corp., from 1945 until details. Many of the folks that resear- involved in maintaining the for July 14, at Immaculate Concep- February 17, 1904, in Parma, with the Rev. Jerry Amstutz of her retirement in 1974. On July • HARBOR HABITAT FOR chers are searching for can be radios would add financial woes pay out $10,500 a year in mainte- whiskers. Midnite is owned by tion Catholic Church, Hartford, Mo., and had lived in the Watervliet Free Methodist 10.1933, in South Bend, Ind., she HUMANITY in Benton Harbor is found in both areas (summer and to future budgeting concerns. nance costs for the department's Rob Mann of Eau Claire. She of which she was a member. Lawrence/Bangor area since Church officiating. Burial was in married Robert A. Moore, who seeking volunteers to fill the winter residences). The trick is FAMILY FESTIVAL Coloma Township Police Chief 35 radios. received 1,155 votes. Father John Grathwahl of the 1949. Hamilton Cemetery, Decatur. survives. Robert and Jane en- following positions: database not to become overwhelmed with Roberivuucn.vAituct Cottieir toltumu.c^umud the Board, "Ix In another area, the Board ap- Midnite adopted the Mann sqqoo church and Father Robert Flick- Survivors include: two Visitation began one hour prior to joyed traveling throughout the manager, committee chairmen, the thought of researching in ALL EVENTS WILL BE IN DOWNTOWN STEVENSVILLE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED support the theory of new radios proved new Township forms for family about 16 years ago. bhe and a new system, but I can't special land use permit requests, came to them full grown, declaw- Vwdown inger of St. Mary's Catholic daughters - Thelma (Van) Bess the service on Monday at the United States and wintered in the ecumenical prayer team, and Chicago or any other large city. pluf just 12 easy payments of $10 monthly Church of Paw Paw officiated. of Hartford and Louis Cargo of funeral home. Tampa, Fla., area for 19 years. general building help. If you It can be difficult simply because WEDNESDAY, JULY 22,1998 support the continuing costs for zoning changes, and zoning ap- ed, spayed, and apparently aban- PLUS Burial was in Maple Hill Ceme- Lawrence; 33 grandchildren; 20 William was bom January 14, Additional survivors include: would like to help low income of the number of people residing 5:00pni CARNIVAL OPENS Buddy Day, 2 ride for the price of maintaining them." peal requests. The new forms, doned. Rob has shown her at the tery, Hartford. Friends called great-grandchildren; a brother, 1998, at Berrien Center. three sons - Robert E. (Dolores) residents of Benton Harbor build there, and it can be just as 1 person, 5-10pm. County officials sent a letter to prepared by Supervisor Matthew Bemen County Youth Fair in from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, July 13, Lewis Benson of Little Rock, In addition to his parents, sur- Moore of Green Valley, Ariz., their own homes by getting in- research friendly. Begin (or con- 5:00pm FOOD CONCESSIONS & VENDORS OPEN the Township asking the Board to Moser, are expected to clarify Berrien Springs lov several at Calvin Funeral Home, Hart- Ark.; and a sister, Irene Gar- vivors include: a sister, Brandi and Richard D. and Ronald G. volved as a HHH volunteer, tinue) your search armed with in- 7:00pm PRINCE & PRINCESS CONTEST Ages 4-7 and in Lakeshore express its feelings toward place- the different requests and will years, and last year Midnite took ford, where a Rosary was said at rison of Knoxville, Term. Carol Mayer at home; grand- (Connie) Moore, of Piano, please call the Volunteer Center, formation on where you will find School District; Entry deadline July 15, Sponsored by ment of the miUage levy on the give the Township a "paper ^OP honors of Grand Champion Stevensville Hardware & Boelke Heating and Air CondiUoning. November ballot. trail" to follow and to maintain a Short Hair Cat and Reserve 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be She was preceded in death by parents — Michael and Patricia Texas; six grandchildren; nine (safe places to learn and grow) the records you seek. That know- made to St. Jude's Children's her husband, Lawrence Cuba Mayer of Watervliet and Dorothy great-grandchildren; and two • Reading is fundamental to ledge, along with a pleasant at- 8:30pm FUN RUN REGISTRATION Lakeshore High School Track County officials, using reserve more accurate filing system. Champion Cat overall. |].S. Satellite Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee; Cooper, whom she married Balkin of Pasadena, Texas; great-great-grandchildren; two living a full life. But the fact is, 9:00pm FUN RUN Lakeshore High School Track, sponsored by Broadcastiny titude, plenty of patience, and DIRECTV or to the church. January 22,1927, in Searcy; three great-grandparents — Norma sisters - Janice Calvin and Joyce there are many adults who do not some luck will reward you with Southwestern Medical Clinic. DUSK FIREWORKS sponsored by GAL Gage Co., Supreme Casting, ASK YOUR SALESPERSON FOR DETAILS sons - Milton "Buddy," Ray- Broadhurst of Watervliet, Jim (Ralph) Holle, both of Dowagiac; know how to read but would wel- the answers to your family his- Thompson Architectural, Ackerman Chiropratic, mond and Donald; a daughter, and Marion Strand of Decatur, and a brother, George (Dorothy) come the help of a Caring tory questions-at least eventual- Coloma Commission votes against CALLTODAY Marie Lewis; four grand- Lewis Mayer of Paw Paw, and Femham also of Dowagiac. volunteer. If you would like to ly! Dr. Kirkdorfer, and Public Donations children; and four brothers. Phyllis Broadhurst of Tennessee; She was preceded in death by a tutor an adult, the TWIN CITIES To have your queries, reunion millage for new county radio system 1-800-377-3130 and many aunts and uncles. He sister, Geraldine Holle; and a AREA LITERACY COUNCIL notices or other information of THURSDAY, JULY 23 12-5pm BEANIE BABY SHOW & RAFFLE sponsored by Bloomingdale WINIFRED C. HURLEY l was preceded in death by his brother, Theodore Femham. would like to talk W you about genealogical interest appear By Cliff Stevens knows if the radio system will three percent pay hike for Col- the Golden Dolphin v Communications, Inc. Winifred C. Hurley, 65, of Col- great-grandmother, Betty - - » rir'-> nrrr. oHT volunteering. Call the Volunteer here, type or neatly write your in- The Coloma City Commission, work. ^ i i »u oma City Police Chief Kenneth 1:00pm CARNIVAL OPENS, COUPON DAY 101IV. Kalamazoo St oma, died Saturday, July 11,1998, Mayer. WARREN J. RENNER W Center for details. formation and mail to: Carole at its July 13 meeting, voted He suggested that Berrien Gustafson, raising his annual Hutchins Funeral Home 1:00pm FOOD CONCESSIONS & VENDORS OPEN Bloomingdale, Ml 49026 at Community Hospital, Water- Warren J. Renner, 58, of Mar- • THE DOMESTIC ASSAULT Kieman, P.O. Box 81, Watervliet, against placement of a 1.013-mill County purchase the radios for salary from $37,180 to $38,334. 6:30pm DANCE GATE & BEER TENT OPENS 209 S. Main St., Watervliet vliet. BRENDA McGHEE shall, Texas, former area resi- SHELTER COALITION, which MI 49098. property tax levy on the August the Sheriff's Department and test Approval was given to hire — Only flrerome subsenberr 6:30-7pm "VILLAGE SQUARES" Square Dance Club Activation required thru Bloomingdale 463-3811 The funeral service will be held Mrs. Brenda McGhee, 34, of dent, died Sunday, June 28,1998, serves Cass and St. Joseph coun- ballot for purchasing a new them to leam if they will work for Stacey Lester as a crossing 7:00pm ISSO's BASEBALL GAME Cranberry Boggers vs WSJM No Communications. Inc. at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Jacksonville, Florida, formerly in Marshall. ties in Michigan, is interested in emergency radio system to fire departments before asking guard at an hourly pay rate of Limited Time Only. Credit Cards Accepted Stars, Lincoln Township Park at Kerley & Starks Funeral of Covert and South Haven, died Funeral services and crema- speaking with prospective police, fire and ambulance ser- voters to pay their tax dollars for $5.50. COURTEOUS SERVICE IN 7-8:00pm LINE DANCING INSTRUCTION BY Sandy Koem Home, St. Joseph, where visita- Friday, July 3,1998, in Jackson- tion have taken place in Mar- volunteers about a number of A DIGNIFIED MANNER 8-11:00pm COUNTRY LINE DANCING with Sandy Koern and Cowboys in vices. the system. tion will be held one hour prior to ville. shall. positions including: providing The Commission vote followed Coloma firefighters have not JOHN'S Motion, sponsored by Pinnacle Bank ROLAND T. HUTCHINS, Director the service. Burial of ashes will The funeral service was held at Mr. Renner was bom Dec- child care during support groups discussions by Commission been able to see or work with a be at North Shore Memory Gar- 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, at ember 13,1939, in Benton Harbor. in Edwardsburg, Dowagiac, members over the $300 per radio working radio since the radio dens, Hagar Shores. First Baptist Church in Covert, He attended Sorter School and Three Rivers or Sturgis; pro- FRIDAY, JULY 24 charge per year once the radios system was proposed earlier this 8am-4pm WHITE ELEPHANT RUMMAGE SALE Mrs. Hurley was bom August Benton Harbor High School. He viding phone and door reception GLASS where a family hour began at 1 10am-5pm 14th ANNUAL BOOK SALE Lincoln Township Public Library were purchased from tax money, year. 28, 1932, in Detroit. She was for- p.m. Burial was in Covert Ceme- served in the U.S. Army in Italy, during busy daytime hours at the WE MAKE OUR OWN VINYL Commissioner Jack Root said In another area, City Trea- T merly employed at the Depart- tery. Robbins Brothers Funeral Korea, and Vietnam. Shelter; transporting clients; REPLACEMENT WINDOWS! 12:00pm CARNIVAL OPENS 12:00pm FOOD CONCESSIONS & VENDORS OPEN he had heard only three ambu- surer Fred Munchow told the ment of Social Services (FIA) Survivors include: his wife, assisting with fund-raisers; and Full Uiw Glass Shop, Home, Benton Harbor, was in 5-10:00pm TROLLEY SHUTTLE RIDES from Library to Downtown and lance services would be issued Commission the receipt of state CALVIN FUNERAL HOME and retired after 20 years of ser- Sharon (Radesky) Renner; a helping with victim outreach ser- charge of the arrangements. New Construction Stevensville United Methodist Church radios and wasn't sure if Coloma funds, some tax money, and ex- 8 E. Main St., Hartford vice. She was a graduate of Hills- Brenda was bom December 31, son, John (Tammy) Renner of vices. (safe places to leam and Windows, Outside Senice Wort 5-8:00pm AAA FRESS CHILD IDENTIFICATION BOOTH Emergency Ambulance would be cess funds in some City depart- 621-4101 dale College, Hillsdale, where 1963, in Watervliet. Alaska; a daughter, Keri Renner grow) among the three services ments may eliminate the need to TEMPO YOUTH VOLUNTEER 6-8:00pm AAA ABS BRAKE DEMONSTRATION with public she received her bachelor of arts Survivors include: her hus- of Longview, Texas; his mother, participation at Lakeshore Electro-plate, south of Bert's selected. borrow funds as first expected in degree. Agnes Renner of Coloma; his PROGRAM 468-4227 band, Ellis McGhee of Jackson- Breakfst Korner, sponsored by AAA of Michigan Coloma Mayor Robert Wooley early June. grandmother, Mabel Mundt of "True giving is done without Survivors include: two sons- ville; a daughter, Nicole McGhee 271 Paw Paw, Coloma 5-S :00pm CLASSIC CAR SHOW sponsored by Shoreline Bank and TNT said he felt, if the issue was ap- Late last month, the Commis- David Hurley of San Francisco, of Jacksonville; a son, John Benton Harbor; two brothers- the slightest trace of expecting to "Dynamite" Car Detailing • proved by voters, the tax levy sion authorized borrowing up to LEONARD FUNERAL HOME McGhee of Jacksonville; a sister, Tom (Charlene) Renner of Sher- receive." Alice R. Pratt La California, and Thomas Hurley; 6:30pm FESTIVAL DANCE GATE & BEER TENT OPENS would be collected in the winter $100,000 to meet City payroll and 222 E. St. Joseph, Lawrence The Presidents' Summit for her mother, Kathryn George of Meril Goodwin of South Haven; rill. New York, Kenneth Renner TO SUBSCRIBE TO 7-10:00pm TEEN DANCE at Stevensville United Methodist Church, tax notices, the new radio system expenses until summer tax 6748131 Detroit; and a brother-in-law, and many uncles, nieces, of Deerfield Beach, Florida; a America's Future presented five THE TRI-CITY RECORD not put into operation until money is received. resources that youth should have sponsored by Stevensville United Methodist Church Robert Guy of Ann Arbor. She nephews, cousins, and friends. sister, Sandra (Lynn) Perrin; a Call 463-N-E-W-S 8:00pm- FESTIVAL DANCE featuring "Shadowland", sometime next year, and no one The Commission approved a was preceded in death by her Midnight sponsored by Festival committee husband, Robert Hurley, on May FLORIN 22,1990. BETTY MITCHELL 9:00pm RAFFLE DRAWING THE NEWS AND ADVERTISING FUNERAL SERVICE Betty (Tarantino) Mitchell, 66, of Lakenew, formerly an area SATURDAY, JULY 25 DAVroSON CHAPEL MARION FRANCES KNAPP resident, died Sunday, July 12, 6-llam BARODA LIONS PANCAKE BREAKFAST DEADLINE IS NOON MONDAY 249 E. Center St., Coloma 8am-4pm ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR L NOW OPEN j 1998, at Kelsey Memorial Hospi- one move Marion Frances Knapp, 91, o 468-3181 Lawton, formerly of Lawrence tal, Lakeview. 8am-3pm WHITE ELEPHANT RUMMAGE SALE FOR THE TRI-CITY RECORD and Hartford, died on Wednes- Funeral services will be held at 8:30am 5/10k RUNS, 5k WALK Vresh Fruit & Vegetables^ 9:00am VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Lincoln Township Park day, July 8, 1998, at Lake View 11 a.m. Friday, July 17, at ^ M-140, Vi mile north of Watervliet sponsored by the YMCA HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS Continuing Care Center in Law- Youngman-McCullough Chapel, ^ 463-3997 JT ton. Lakeview. The family will great lOam-Spm 14th ANNUAL BOOK SALE Lincob Township Library WASTE COLLECTIONS Funeral services were held at relatives and friends from 2 to 4 lOam-Spm AAA FREE CHILD IDENTIFICATION BOOTH FREE OPEN TO BERRIEN COUNTY RESIDENTS FREE "Setting Standards for Excellence 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thurs- to come out to 10 • 00am FOOD CONCESSIONS & VENDORS OPEN CARNIVAL OPENS 2 ride for the price of 1 persons In Professional Care" at Lawrence United Methodist day at the funeral home. Inter- 10:00am (Please, no Businesses or Institutions) A Golden Rule Home Church, of which she was a ment will be in West Pine Ceme- from 1:00 pm to 6:00pm REGISTRATION FOR HORSESHOE CONTEST member, with Reverend William tery, Coral. 10:00am JULY 25. SAT. 9nni-3nni:HARDlNGS MARKET (COLOMA) the Fair 11:00am LAKESHORE LIONS HORSESHOE CONTEST (Ryno Rd. next to McDonald's, exit #39 ofFl-94) sponsored by Wash Station z .. ll;00am FESTIVAL PARADE sponsored by News Station WSJM Ii!00pm BEER TENT OPENS AUG 30. SUN. 9nni-3nm: APPLE VALLEY MARKET (Next to Andrews University in Berrien Springs) Bask in the beauty of FREE ENTERTAINMENT blooming blossoms. year. TIME APPROXIMATE FOLLOWING PARADE SEPT 19. SAT. 9ani-3nni COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. BLDG • Fresh-cut & dried flowers 12-30Dra RONALD McDONALD sponsored by Stevensville McDonald's (Comer ofM-139 and StarliteDr., S. of Napier Ave.) • Baskets & outdoor plants Come Visit Us at the l-lSpm PARADE WINNERS ANNOUNCED THE AMAZING ZENDOR MAGIC ACT sponsored by Freeway • Potted plants & shrubs VAN BUREN COUNTY FAIR 1:30pm Veterinary Clinic SEPT 26. SAT. 9!im-3nni: NEW BUFFALO CITY FIRE STN • Landscaping advice for Tour Complete SHAKIN HAMMERS STRING BAND sponsored by (Downtown off Rte. 12, a few blocks south of the traffic light) • Lawn sculptures & ornaments 2:10pm Communioations Needs • Dee-Blast Corp. • Herbs & dried centerpieces JEANNIE BURNS, COUNTRY SINGER sponsored by See Our computer Systems... I 3:05pm ACCEPTED ITEMS: HOME/GARDEN/GARAGE CHEMICALS Stan & Steve's • Local florists & greenhouses Creative Photography Internet unlimited Service... : % KIDS PEDAL TRACTOR PULL REGISTRATION SUCH AS CLEANERS, SOLVENTS, OIL-BASED PAINTS, • Michiana Orchid Society 1:00pm 18" Satellite Systems... KIDS PEDAL TRACTOR PULL sponsored by STAINS, LAWN AND POOL CHEMICALS, MOTOR OIL, DIRECTV... Mobile Telephone service../' 2:00pm FARM STAND Merritt Engineering BATTERIES,etc. Business Telephone Systems... and KIDS GAMES sponsored by Stevensville Residential Communications Needs!! 2:00pm Cook Energy Information Center United Methodist Church ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: LATEX PAINT (can be dried and VISIT OUR BOOTH FOR PRIZES B'^uDiu GATES OPEN FOR FIREMEN'S DANCE Saturday - Sunday, July 18 -19,10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 6:30pm placed next to trash with lid off can), SMOKE DETECTORS AND OUR PAIR SPECIAL!! 8pm-lam TR1-UNIT FIREMEN'S DANCE featuring Admission FREE. AMUKAM' Now Snjcmc the "Paul Newman Band" AMMO, PROPANE TANKS, MEDICAL WASTE. town High Quality with Country Prices! I-94 Bridgman. Ml Exit 16. 3-1/2 miles norlh on Red Arrow Highway Bloomingdale Telephone Communications, Inc. 11:00pm RAFFLE DRAWING 800/548-2555 1:00am FESTIVAL CLOSES QUESTIONS? CALL JOHN GRUCHOT AT 983-7111 ext. 8350 Comer of M-140 & Territorial Road 1-800-377-3130 DIRECTV, SATELLITE TV AT ITS BEST 5 miles South of Watervliet 463-4379 PAID FOR BY THE BERRIEN COUNTY LANDFILL USE FUND Page 8 The Tri-City Record July 15,1998 local student contests with those Local students July 15,1998 The Tri-City Record Page 9 first place winners entered into 18-$ score. Kathrine Cooper and Courtney Marvin each had trip- the state finals. For students with graduate from eivs no local chapter contest, entries & Outdoo'i Jlle s while Jamie Hartman added Communiti/ Calendarwere place d in the qualifying Your "Kute" Kids... a double. Watervliet was coached Grand Valley by Kathy Hartman, Patty Miller, President Bryant L. Cureton. state-wide Alternate Contest; For more than a decade. Grand J,Gra and Ron McLaughlin. Elmhurst College is a four- these First Place winners then Valley has been the state's Pvt. Roush Hartford had just one entry at year, private college offering moved into the State Final Con- fastest-growing university. That this level and did fairly well as it undergraduate and graduate pro- test along with other first-place growth has been paralleled by in- from the completes lost to Watervliet in the opener grams where the traditions of winners from chapters. creases in the quality of our before coming back to defeat liberal arts education and The state contest judging was students and of their academic Motor Bridgman, New Buffalo, and preparation for professional life conducted in March with first accomplishments. PRESSBOX Bangor before losing to Water- come together with a synergy place local and state contest win- Local students who were By Mike Leith Transport vliet once again to end Hartford's that gives the College its identity ners advancing to the MADD, graduated at the conclusion of tournament run. School and focus. Founded in 1871,. National contest where they com- the Winter 1998 semester in April Elmhurst College is affiliated peted for prizes including a U.S. include: Marine Pvt. Joseph P. Roush, nament with an 18-0 win over Eau Senior Division with the United Church of Christ. Coloma girls all-star a 1997 graduate of Hartford High Savings Bond and a trip to the From Hartford: Allison M. Claire, with Helena Zandarski results School of Hartford, Michigan, awards ceremoney in Frick, Bachelor of Science ' > tournament results throwing a no-hitter as the winn- The Coloma Green team had recently completed Motor MADD Washington, D.C., this June. degree; Nicole A. Tallman, The Coloma girls all-star tour- ing pitcher. Ashley Mannino and the highest finish of any Tri-City Transport School. In all, the state contest gave Bachelor of Arts, Magna cum nament came to a rousing close Dani Genovese had home runs Area team in the tournament at During the course with Marine announces 1998 out 66 cash and bond prizes: first laude (3.847 - 3.999); last Monday with every division while Lindsay Vawter added a the senior level. They took fifth Corps Detachment, U.S. Army place high school division, $200 From Watervliet: Karla L. having to play a doubleheader to triple. Coloma Green then down- place before falling to eventual Engineer School, Fort Leonard Student bond; junior high division, $150 Marty, Master of Social Work, KUTE KIDS...Wow! We're "1" already! Kyler and* determine the champion. It was a ed New Buffalo by a 1W) score. champ Bridgman. Coloma Green Wood, Missouri, students receive bond; and elementary division, Blake Kiekenapp were born on July 18, 1998. We have fitting way to end a very com- Helena Zandarski once again pit- took on New Buffalo in the first $75. Second and third place win- classroom and hands-on instruc- Poster/Essay blessed the lives of these people: our parents, Geof and petitive tournament and provid- ched a no-hitter and helped her game of the tournament and won tion on the operation of the M-151 ners were also awarded bond and Education at ed plenty of excitement for the own cause with a triple and two by a 7-6 score. Melissa Scheme- LEAGUE CHAMPIONS...In the Watervliet Recreation Counctrs Peanut league Division for cash prizes. All participants were Joyce; our big brothers, Christopher and Stephen; our Jeep, and the new M-293 Contest winners fans that turned out. doubles on offense. They then nauer and Amanda Gelder each baseball, the Astros, coached by Jim Sheffer, emerged from regular season play as league Teens take top honors in state awarded with ribbons or cer- grandparents, Charles and Laura Meagher of Water- automatic five-ton truck. Studies SMC a good outdueled lakeshore in a pit- had three singles, Sara Wilson champions. The team, made up of boys 6-8, took the trophy with an 11-1 record for the season. and national event vliet and Rick and Prue Kiekenapp of Irons, Michigan; also include the proper pro- tificates of achievement and Instructional chers' battle and won by a 1-0 had two singles, while Lexie Mothers Against Drunk Driv- recognition. and our great-grandparents, Harold and Nita Stock of The Astros had previously won the Division's pre-season tournament. cedures for traveling in convoys, value, study Division score, with Helena Zandarski Balsis and Tiffany Demske each ing (MADD), Michigan is an- Keeler. Pictured are: (front row, from the left) Eric Phillips, Dustin Blagg, Ryan Teunissen, Alex blackout condition driving and To obtain an official entry form The Coloma team came out of striking out 14 batters. Each had a single and a walk. Dowa- nouncing its 1998 state student Faultersack, Nick Nigro, Caleb Mullauer; (middle row, from the left) Daniel Scowcroft, rough terrain driving. for the upcoming 1999 MADD shows * the losers bracket to take the team managed just one hit. Col- giac Black then fell to Coloma to Poster/Essay Contest award Share a photo of your "Kute Kids" with your friends, neighbors, * Tyler Schultz, Brad Phillips, Kyle Sheffer, James Weaver, Jason Winnell; (back row, from He joined the Marine Corps in Poster/Essay Contest contact a Students and parents worried championship trophy by beating oma Green then went on to beat give the Green team its second recipients including two who took and relatives who read the Tri-City Record. Make sure you write your the left) coaches Craig Mullauer, Jim Sheffer, Dave Philips, and Dave Faultersack. November 1997. local MADD chapter or the about the escalating cost of a col- Dowagiac twice on the final day. Dowagiac Orange by a 13-1 score. victory of the tournament before top honors in the nationwide con- kids' names on the back of the picture and include any other infor * MADD, Michigan State Office at lege education can take heart Coloma started the tournament Helena Zandarski was the winn- Coloma came up against Gran- credit for the many hours of work the Watervliet/B randy wine win- their second game to North Lin- test. 910 Eastlawn Drive, Midland, MI mation about it you'd like to see in the paper, including mom and Local student from a national study released with a 10-9 win over the Dowagiac ing pitcher again and smacked a ger who, in turn, put them into they put into the preparation, ner after that. If they go the coin//I bjy a —14- — —3 —score — ,w with Blake Youth from across the state 48642, (517 ) 631-6233. recently by the American Associ- dad, grandma and grandpa, and so on. Send the photo to the Tri- * 7-year-olds. Amanda Cobb, triple on offense. Lindsay Vawter the same losers bracket. Coloma Somehow, this tournament distance, they will be playing for Davis, Jeff Kreitner, and Nick named to were encouraged to speak out The mission of MADD is to stop ation of Community Colleges City Record, P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, Ml 49098. Pick up the photo • Sonya Romeo, Amber Daisy, and had a grand slam as well. Then Green then came up against seems to get better and better the title on Thursday night. Mannino each getting two hits. through the 1998 Poster/ drunk driving and support vic- (AACC). after it appears in the paper or include a stamped, self-addressed # Chelsea Barrett all had three hits came the championship round eventual champ Bridgman and every year. It looks like the addi- Coloma had two rfpresen- They then were eliminated by Academic Essay Contest with the theme tims of this violent crime. ^ envelope and we'll mail it back to you. apiece. They then suffered their against Lakeshore who had work- fell by a 11-7 score. Amanda tion of an Instructional Division tatives in the tournament and North Lincoln #3 in their third game by an 18-2 score. Jeff "Stand Strong. Stay Sober." Generally, the study shows that aaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAa first loss of the tournament by an ed its way back through the Evans doubled and singled, went very smoothly and will help Coloma #2 lost to Brandywine Honors List at "We commend the students the nation's more than 1,100 two- 11-10 score to the Dowagiac losers bracket. They beat Col- Melissa Schemenauer had a dou- to make this tournament even 11-1 in the opening game. Jordan Kreitner had two hits. Derrick who have taken a stand against Michigan teens year colleges, including South- |^•. immomcmmM 8-year-old team. That knocked oma Green in the first game by a ble, Tiffany Demske had a single, bigger in the years to come. Donahue had a triple to lead Col- Bench had a double and scored, Saint Mary's the use of alcohol and other western Michigan College with them into the losers bracket 4-3 score and then fell in the se- while Sara Wilson singled and Great job, everyone! oma. In their second game, they while Erick Dolezan also had a drugs. Their courage is evident in sample a taste campuses in Dowagiac and the | where they took on North Lincoln cond game by a 6-3 score to finish was on base three times. beat Gobies by a 15-8 score. Jor- hit and scored. College their artistry and writing," said Niles area, charge less in tuition ^ and posted a 15-7 victory. Amber second. The Coloma girls gave a The Coloma Gold team fell to Hartford boys dan Donahue had four hits, This same team will now com- Kari A. Payne has been named COMMUNITY Ken LaSalle, executive director, Of College life while focusing more of their Daisy had four hits while Sonya gallant effort in the second game Dowagiac Black in its first game Michael Cottier and Jordan pete at Eaton Park starting this to the academic honors list for MADD, Michigan. High school students operating dollars on teaching and Romeo, Amanda Cobb, Chelsea but came up just short. Coloma of the tournament and then beat all-star update: Boven each had three hits, while Friday at 6:45 when it will take the spring of 1998 semester at "It's time for attitudes about throughout Michigan will gather other services directly benefiting Barrett, and Audery Knight all Green is coached by Ray Moore, Eau Claire before being elimi- Peanut League Michael Gaishin added two on Benton Harbor. Watervliet also had two teams Saint Mary's College in South alcohol and other drug use to for two weeks at Madonna students than do other sectors of * CALENDAR had three hits apiece. Then they Ken Weber, and Dan Zandarski. nated by North Lincoln to end its There are several Tri-City doubles. Coloma H2 then bowed Bend, Ind. Payne is the daughter change even more and there are University in Livonia to expand higher education. Sponsored as a community service by took on Berrien Springs and Coloma Gold went two games tournament hopes. Area teams still in the hunt for out of the tournament by falling at the Minor League level. of Ms. Frances Payne and Mr. students leading the way to safer, both their minds and their ex- Specific findings of the study i Orchard Hill Sanitary^ LandliU knocked them out of the tourna- and out, losing to Bangor in the Watervliet finished two spots the championship trophy in all to Hartford 18-8. Zac Bachman Watervliet //I downed Gobies //2 Robert Payne. To be selected, a in its first game by a 5-3 score. healthier life choices," said the periences. A group of 120 teens include: 6 Send Community Calendar listings to: Tri-City Record, Boxi ment by a 14-6 score. Amanda opener and then falling to North back in seventh place and played divisions as of this writing. Our and Jordan Donahue each had student must achieve a grade anti-drunk driving group's -ages 15 to 17 - will be on campus • Tuition and fees at communi- * 7, Watervliet, MI 49098; or fax to (616) 463^329. Listings, Cobb, Chelsea Barrett, Audery Lincoln in the second and last five games in the process. They coverage goes through Sunday three hits while Ryan Holly made Brett Stewart had three singles, point average of at least 3.4 on a spokesperson. 12 throu h g July 25 for ty colleges are roughly half those x must be renewed weekly; deadline is noon Mondays. Knight, and Emily Koenigshof all game. started off the tournament night as the field has been nar- a great defensive play. Coloma #1 Shane Barry had two singles and 4.0 scale. MADD hopes by giving the 1998 Summer Institute for the of public four-year colleges/uni- 7 had three hits for the winners. Watervliet had one entry at the against River Valley and posted rowed down considerably in this won its first game over Bangor a double, while Matt Bolin and Saint Mary's College, the na- students an opportunity to ex- Arts, Sciences and Technology versities and about one-tenth i Coloma then took on River Valley junior level and finished fourth a 13-3 win in five innings. Jamie double elimination tournament. before falling to North Lincoln. Nathan Burke each had two tion's premier Catholic women's press their opinions about the sponsored by the Michigan State those of independent four-year ' Now through Saturday, July 18, VAN 6-12 YRS., Legend Theatre, Sleepy to get back into the championship out of 16 teams. The first game Agee was the winning pitcher, At the Peanut League level. They then downed Bloomingdale singles. Fhey then played a good college, was founded over 153 pervasive underage drinking and Board of Education. schools. Average tuition na- BUREN YOUTH FAIR, fairgrounds, east Hollow Resort, South Haven. Classes i round and downed them by an for the girls was against Hart- retiring the first 12 batters in Watervliet and Hartford both before falling to Brandywine to game against Brandywine until years ago by the Sisters of the drunk driving problems that the Participants were selected in tionally ranges from $1,245 per ' of Hartford on Red Arrow Highway. are Monday-Thursdays. Cost is $15. Call 18-7 score. Once again Sonya ford, which Watervliet won by a order. Renee Forrester, Megan have teams still competing. end their run. the fourth inning when they Holy Cross. In 1997, for the fourth youth will influence their peers, • April by state review teams bas- year at a public, two-year college $ (616) 637-7829 for more information. J Romeo, Amanda Cobb, Amber 20-10 score. Shannan McLaughlin Forrester, and Oliva Adams each Watervliet started the tourna- allowed 13 runs, most coming consectuvie year, Saint Mary's families, and communities, ed on their exceptional interest such as Southwestern Michigan ^ Wednesdays through July 29, 10:30- Daisy, Audery Knight, and Emily ment with a bash as it downed Minor L63gU6 action with two outs. They ended up fall- 1 FEST,VAL had a home run; Courtney Mar- had two hits; while Nicky Prill- was ranked the HI midwest bringing about life-saving change and/or aptitude. Each student College to $12,239 at a private, ® i !?,? ?;?"•' - Co'oma Wednesday, July 22, 5:15 p.m., HOME J Koenigshof had three hits each. witz and both Forrester girls Bloomingdale 15-1. Matt Page At the Minor League level. Col- ing by a 20-4 score. They then RUN DERBY RUN/WALK, Coveleski vin had a triple; while Jamie regional liberal arts college by and making inroads toward a submitted an essay and recom- four-year college. ^ Public Ubrary, for 3 years & up. Signup Then came the championship Hartman, Ashley Wyatt, and scored two times each. Water- and Jerin DeHaven both had oma HI was still undefeated as of were eliminated by Watervliet #2 U.S. News and World Report. long-term solution to the drunk mendations to be considered for . The cost to the state and local * ^ u |, <,hr#ugh Stadium, downtown South Bend, In- I three hits while Kevin Bryce~ this writing. They won their first by a 9-2 score. Watervliet #1 was a s diana. Call Ron Gunn at SMC, (616) round. Coloma had to win twice Amy Miller each had two dou- vliet then squeaked by South Saint Mary's offers four-year driving problem. a position. community of educating a stu- ^ Jason Winnell, Kyle Sheffer, game over North Lincoln ^3 by a all 9-year-olds while #2 was all 782-1210 or 683-5780, ext. 210, for I to claim the title as they had one bles. In their second game Haven by an 18-17 score. Jamie degrees in the liberal arts and Alcohol is still a significant fac- "We are excited about the op- dent at a community college such ^ Now through August 1, SUMMER more information. loss and Dowagiac did not have against River Valley, they won Agee got the mound win with Brad Phillips, and Anthony Jenn- 17-1 score, with C. Dew rapping 10-year-olds. Josh Smith had a sciences, leading to degrees of tor in traffic crashes killing youth portunity the Summer Institute as Southwestern Michigan Col- I READING PROGRAMS, Watervliet Dis- t any. They took a 14-6 win over relief help from Kim Yeske. Agee ings all had two hits. In their se- three singles. They then downed double and a single; Nick Ursin 16-1 in three innings. Courtney o bachelor of arts, fine arts, in America. Even though all 50 provides for Michigan students, lege is the lowest of any other v trict Library. Call or stop in at the Thursday, July 23, 12:00 noon-5:00 Dowagiac in the first game and Marvin, Jamie Marvin, and An- helped herself at the plate, with cond game of the tournament, North Lincoln Jl. I£ ft*cy win and Geoff Brumley each had a science, business administration, states have a minimum drinking One of the greatest attributes of sector, close to $3,000 per student, J library for more information. Tuesdays p.m., BEANIE BABY SHOW, sponsored I then came back tonWiPthe ttecond ,Md,i two hits, as did Amber Smith, they defeated Hartford 154 after thererthey .rwiil be pair of singles; while Matt Bolin, at 1:30 m nafinrkeaH1»da(touble. ^ and music. Saint Mary's College age of 21, there were still 2,315 the program is the recognition versus a high of $17,612 per stu- g P- - feature stories, films, by the Golden Dolphin as a fund-raiser game for the championship as Watervliet suffered its first Megan Forrester, and Renee an eight-run first inning. Matt game on Thursday night. " Shane Barry, Nathan Burke, and v| is located on U.S. 933 North, youths (ages 16-20) killed in that there are many types of dent at an independent, four-year ' deos & crafts about trains; Thursdays for 1999 Discover Stevensville Festival, well. Coloma is coached by Lon- loss to the Dowagiac Orange Forrester. In their third game, Page, Jason Winnell, and Brett Coloma #2 downed Cassopolis Biily Brown each added singles. 31 1 m are specla, ro rams under the tent in downtown Stevens- formerly U.S. 31, neighboring the alcohol-involved traffic crashes talents. The students who come university offering medical train- ^ * ' P 8 nie Cobb and Bonnie Barrett. team in the third game by a 10-5 the South Haven She Devils Ballard all had three hits while in the first game by a 6-3 score Watervliet #2 lost its first game University of Notre Dame and (36.6%) in 1996. ville. Admission is $2, with children 12 Dan Scowcraft, Brad Phillips, after coming from behind in the to North Lincoln #2 by a 14-9 together from all over the state ing. ^ * Now through Saturda,, August 15. & under free. Table rental is $20 plus Watervliet had a team entered score. Kathrine Cooper had a tri- downed them 12-4. Jamie Agee Holy Cross College. In Michigan that year, in that have an opportunity to interact . More than 75% of the typical | SUMMER READING PROGRAM, Hart' at this level as well and lost its ple and Jamie Hartman had a took the loss with relief help from and Casey Kremers all had two last inning when Derrick Bench score. Marcus Moroz had four one Beanie Baby donation. Call (616) hits while Ben Isbrecht and Mat- age group, 95 of the total 250 traf- with other young people they community college budget is ford Public Library. Call 621-3408 for 429-1804 for more information or to first game to the Dowagiac double for Watervliet. They then Kim Yeske once again. Jackie hits each. Watervliet suffered its got the game-winning hit. Matt I Vollrath and Eric Dolezan each See PRESSBOX fic fatalities involved alcohol, would probably never have the dedicated to services related to I information. reserve a table. 8-year-olds before coming back met Hartford again in the losers Spaulding had two hits while first loss of the tournament in the 38.0% - slightly higher than the occasion to meet. Each year, the students, with more than half to down the Dowagiac 7-year- bracket and downed them by a Crissy Cobb had a much-needed third game by a 16-5 score to had two hits apiece. They fell in continued on page 11 Andrew Nilson national rate. With all ages in students leave with pleasant spent on instruction and acade- ^ Friday & Saturday, July 17 (7:30 p.m.) Thursday, July 23, 7 p.m., 1858-STYLE olds. They then were eliminated 21-5 score in four and a half inn- RBI. Howard Township. A 12-run first M 1997 in Michigan, alcohol was a memories and educational ex- mic support. ^ & 18 (5:30 p.m.), J0IN-UP" BASE BALL MATCH, Cranberry Boggers i from the tournament as they lost ings. Courtney Marvin had a Watervliet then put Buchanan inning keyed the winners. Casey graduate of factor in traffic fatalities 37.5% of periences that will enrich the rest • Full-time faculty at com- * DEMONSTRATIOND , with Monty Roberts, vs. WSJM No-Stars, Lincoln Township to Berrien Springs. grand slam and a double; Ashley out of the tournament by a 17-9 Kremers had a double and a General the time, 544 of the total 1,446 peo- of their lives," said Sister Nancy munity colleges such as South- |ii admission, $25; S60 for VIP Park, Stevensville. Donation of Wyatt had two doubles and a tri- score, with Agee getting the win. single, Kevin Bryce had two s d ()€UVre R ce tlon $l/adult & 50 cents/child is ap- Junior girls results Elmhurst ple killed in crashes. Marie Jamroz, vice president for western Michigan College spend y * ^[: 0Q . ® P - ple; Kathrine Cooper had three She retied the first 12 batters in a singles, while Brad Phillips and 4 Cal1 88 826 6689 ,w m0fe At the junior girls level, the Any student in elementary student life and a coordinator of more time teaching than do S " " "^ils. propriate. Call (616) 47M202 for more Brett Ballard each added a hit. I information. Coloma Green team went unde- doubles; while Jamie Hartman, row once again. Beth Sutherland College through high school can par- the Summer Institute at Madon- faculty from any other sector. Watervliet will have played Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., feated all the way to the cham- Anna Burke, and Rhian Nelson had three hits; Crystal Petruk, Andrew G. Nilson was a ticipate in the statewide MADD na University. Two-year faculty averaged 16.4 Brandywine by the time you read Tavern * ADULT CPR, INFANT & CHILD CPR, and Begins Friday, July 24, (includes July pionship game before falling to all had a double. Their tourna- Renee Forrester, and Jackie member of Elmhurst College's event. The poster competition The following students from classroom hours per week versus this, and if they are successful BASIC FIRST AID CLASSES, Van Buren 27, 28, 29 & 30), PHOTOGRAPHY Lakeshore twice to settle for se- ment run then came to an end Spaulding each had two hits; Food & Spirits 1998 graduating class. The tradi- was open to students in grades Berrien County will participate 10 hours for faculty from doctoral Red Cross Office, 19 South Center they will play on Tuesday, CLASS, Coloma Junior High art room. ^ cond place. They started the tour- when they fell to Lakeshore by an while Megan, Renee, Beth, Crys- tional outdoor ceremony, held 1-12 and the essay competition to in the 1998 Summer Institute for institutions and 10-12 hours per i Street, Hartford. Three classes, $35; Limited to first 10 students to sign up. $ tal, and Amber Smith each Wednesday and Thursday nights, 206 N. Paw Paw St., Coloma 4684681 May 31 in the College Mall, mark- students in grades 4-12. In addi- the Arts, Sciences and week in other four-year colleges. any two, $28. Call (616) 621-6456 Call Marci Katzenberger at 468-2405 scored twice as well. Watervliet with Thursday being the cham- ed the College's 127th Spring tion, this was the second year for Technology at Madonna Univer- The AACC study is based pri- Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 for more information. i was then eliminated from the pionship night. Commencement. two new categories for those in sity in Livonia. marily on data from the National p.m., to preregister. Ynnr Hometown Dealer! CHWSLER tournament by Bridgman by a Meanwhile, the Hartford team Andrew received his Bachelor grades 7-12: black and white While at the Summer Institute, Center for Education Statistics Friday & Saturday, July 24 & 25, 10 i got off to a rocky start before The Friendly Addition * Saturday, July 18,1-2 p.m., "ENDLESS a.m.-5 p.m., BOOK SALE, Lincoln Twp. 13-3 score. Jamie Agee retired of Science degree in Environ- photography and video public Katie May Rodriguez will study (U.S. Department of Education), coming to life and winning its SUMMER" BOAT PARADE, around Paw Municipal Building. Call the Lincoln i the first three batters and things mental Management/Geography service announcements (PSAs). the Chemistry and Biology of the the Bureau of the Census, and the Paw Lake and ending at Lakeside Lan- Twp. Public Library at 429-9575 or looked good but then went down- next two games to stay alive. The welcomes the following and Environment on stage from MADD chapters sponsored River Rouge. A Watervliet resi- Bureau of Labor Statistics. It ding. Land events are from 2-5 p.m. at Karen Bell at 428-4726 for more infor- i hill from there. Watervliet is boys fell in their first game to dent and student at Watervliet compares tuition costs over . , V,V.VWVW ^ W LakesidLdnwIUeC LandingLdllUI , 5281 Paw Paw Lake mation. coached by Kim Cobb and assis- Watervliet by a 15-4 score as entertainment for July! High School, Rodriguez is a roughly a 20-year period-from S Road, Coloma. i 100 kfield ted by Dave Sloan, Terry Adams, Cody Scott and Kyle Boyd each The service we render for others member of the equestrian team, 1976 to 1996--for public and v Saturday, July 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Cklyslel - ^Plymouih - WoJge & mcm rfeepand Crai g Smith. had two hits while Ronnie Kin- is really the rent we pay for our cheerleading squad and band, private two-year and public and Saturday, July 18, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m., BOATING SAFETY COURSE, for ages Hartford's lone representative chen added a triple. In their se- She is the daughter of Mary Hut- private four-year colleges. ^AfS! NEIGHBORHOODS TO RAIN- 12*16 but adults are welcome, spon- NEW VEHICLE SALES USED VEHICLE SALES went two and out, losing to Lake- cond game, they faced Bangor Thursday, July 2, Al Giganti & Lou / educa ona| ro ram llVf room on this earth.'—wiifitdGitnfeii chins. Research shows that attending x ^ P g ^ ' sored by Berrien County Sheriff's Large Selection Professionally Reconditione shore and River Valley. and won by an 11-1 score. Trent S 0 ns0red by Marine Division, Berrien County New Buffalo resident and New a community college such as ^ f r JbeSkmner-Upton There was great weather for Clauser had a double, Chris Cook Sheriffs Dept., St. Joseph. You must PARTS & SERVICE Factory Trained Technicians Friday, July 3, Huey's Tunes ^ Buffalo High School student Southwestern Michigan College " this year's tournament and the had a home run, and Chas Burt- TERRACE For the family values of Watervliet 0 1 g call (616) 983-7141, ext. 7255, to Therese Donnelly will study may benefit student pocketbooks i ^ ^ 463-5656 fields were in the best shape that chett added three hits. Hartford Call 983-0011 come to Western Terrace. preregister; have your Social Security 463-5213 OR 463-6329 Journalism during her two weeks in more than just lower tuition s Number available. I have ever seen. Tournament then took on Coloma/Hagar #2 f: at the Institute. A member of the and fees. A previous AACC study $ Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19, 10 HOURS: M (8-8) • Tu-Thur (8-6) • Sat (9-2) Director Linda Zandarski and and won by an 18-8 score. Chris Friday, July 10, Huey's Tunes basketball team, quiz bowl, indicated that two-year colleges a.m.-5 p.m. (Michigan time), FLOWER Saturdays, July 25 and August 15,8:00 544 N. Main • Downtown Watervliet her crew have to be given a lot of Cook had four hits, including a Spanish Honor Society, and Na- are offering education and train- SHOW, Cook Energy Information a.m.-3:00 p.m., ONE-DAY BOATING i double and a triple; Ryan Reed tional Honor Society, after high ing in many of the most market- Center, Bridgman. Admission is free. SAFETY CLASS, for 12-year-olds and had a home run; Ronnie Kinchen school Donnely plans on atten- able career fields. older, Lawrence Fire Department, had three hits, including a triple; Friday, July 17, Al and Lou . y"- M. ding college and majoring in This includes such "hot jobs" Sunday, July 19, 8 a.m.-noon, Lawrence. There is no charge but while Trent Clauser added a tri- Journalism. She is the daughter as information technologies BREAKFAST BUFFET, American Legion preregistration is required. Call (616) ple. if Post 362, Red Arrow Highway, east of Saturday, July 18, Al and Lou of Mary and Daniel Donnelly. (computers) that have posted a 657-2006, ext. 229, and provide Hartford will have played #1 Choice in Coloma. Adults, $4; children 12 & birthdate & Social Security Number. o 24% salary increase in starting under, $2. Proceeds go to the Moving Bring a sack lunch. North Lincoln by the time you For ALL your salaries over the past three years Wall fund. read this and would have faced '•channels America!! (versus an average 15% general Saturday, July 25, 9 a.m.-3 p).m.. , | DIRECTV Presents - Friday, July 24, Al and Lou / local news starting salary increase). Other Sunday, July 19, noon-8 p.m., PICKLE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COL- ^ subscribe to the in-demand careers according to PICKIN' MUSICFEST. Grove Park, Ber- LECTION, Harding's Market, Coloma. x The Toon Disney Special Summer Offer c Best in Sports! rien Springs. Adults, $5; children are Only for Berrien County residents. Call Butler's the earlier study are in health Promotion Includes: ii i P J * Over 30 Premium Tri-City Record care specialties such as nursing, free. Bring your lawn chairs and John Gruchot at 983-7111, ext. 8350, * — —r Friday, July 31, Al and Lou Call 463-6397 and electronics-programs all of- blankets and spend the whole day. for information on what will not be ac- £ One Certificate for $47.99 Good Towards Your Movie Channels fered by Southwestern Michigan cepted. Garage this Friday The Friendly Monday-Friday, July 20-24, 9:00-11:30 • Up to 55 Pay-Per-View College. First Month's Viewing of TOTAL CHOICE PLATINUM COMPLETE AUTOKtPAIR a.m., VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (for Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. , 451 E. St. Joseph, Coloma D I R I C T V. Movie Channels ages 3 through 6th grade), Salem BEANIE BABY SHOW SALE & SWAP, Three $2.99 DIRECTV Programming Certificates Lutheran Church, Coloma. Call Community Center, Lions Park, Coloma. and a Toon Disney Watch (over a $70.00 value) NOW FREE 468-6567 for more information. Vendor registration is $25 for each 468-9443 PAST table, plus a Beanie Baby donation for Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery a 1 ii Monday, July 20, through August 6, hourly door prizes. "Swap" will be held mm GAS TANK • • INSTALLATION! 9:30-11:30 a.m., DRAMA CLASSES FOR under the pavilion in the park. Call Bloomingdale Communications, Inc. CALL 1-800*377-3130 1-800-377-3130 RENU LINE Bloomingdale Communications Co., Inc. Taking Care of Your Disposal Needs I The Toon Disney Promotion is available only to first time subscribers who are authorized for Total Choice Platinum programminq during the window upstairs at the Friendly Addition 101 W. Kalamazoo St., Bloomingdale, Ml 49026 I Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill ^ promotion • activation required through Bloomingdale Communications, Inc. 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July 15,1998 The Trl-Clty Record Page 11 Page 10 The Tri-City Record July 15,1998 Sodus Township, Coloma, Eau Board Meeting will be held on Mon- run homer by Jake Boven. They close games at that. Their first PRESSBOX will play again on Tuesday, July game was against the Lakeshore PUBLIC NOTICE Claire, Watervliet, Hagar Township, day, July 20,1998, at 7:00 P.M. or im- Reader Ads In This Section and Sister Lakes. continued from page 9 14, and again on either July 16 or Knights, which they lost 7-5. They mediately foUowing the 6:45 P.M. Prepared By Contract Advertising, Inc. BENTON Granted authorization to sell six Truth-in-Taxation Hearing. The thew Curtis each had three hits. 17. trailed 7-2 going into the last inn- Want lJIJs & i~Pa/?/u: Jlotices COMMUNTTY PROFILE ©1998 AU Rights Reserved. CHARTER lots to Harbor Habitat for Humanity meeting will be held at the Watervliet They then downed Fairplain 154) Hartford had one team at this ing and mounted a comeback (25-10) at $1.00 each as needed. Township HaU, 3901 M-140 Hwy., in their second game. Kaleb level and it defeated Cassopo- that came up just short. Dustin Granted Twin Cities Chapter ^17 FOR SALE TOWNSHIP Watervliet, MI. PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DAV permission to sell Forget-Me- Lakeside Landing Terry&JoAnne Madison, Owners Kremers had a three-run homer lis #2 in the first game by a 14-4 Muirhead had a single and Der- AIR CONDITIONERS-Four win- CLEAN SWEEP Eva Baumeister while Marcus Moroz and Seamus score. Jamin Olds had a single rick Camp had two singles for WILL DO LIGHT-housekeeping, BAINBRIDGE SYNOPSIS OF THE Not flowers September 4 & 5,1998. Watervliet Township Clerk a re e hat a t0 rate dow air conditioners, $50 to $150. • ^ l ! P" d restaurant has four main requisites—first, fine food: second, faultless service; and a double while Chad Moore Watervliet. In the second game Weekdays, 773-880-1018. Weekends, Businesses are welcome! 20 years REGULAR MEETING Adopted Benton Charter Township (27-2) Bartlett each added three hits. Investment Policy. tnird, a large selection; and last, but not least, reasonable prices. When we find a restaurant that offers these four 616-463-6867. experience. Call Sue after 5 p.m. TOWNSHIP HELD ON TUESDAY, They then took on Cassopolis #2 added two singles and two RBIs. of the tournament, Watervliet Approved Berrien County Road ihmes, it is indeed a treat , and this treat is yours at Lakeside Landingd , located in Coloma at 5281 Paw Paw Lake (28-1) (616)621-2036. JULY 7, 1998, AT 7:00 P.M. Road, phone 468-4271. and won by a 13-3 score. Ben In their second game of the tour- fell to North Lincoln Red. REGULAR MEMBERS PRESENT: Supervisor Commission cost estimate in the (27-6) rhis fine restaurant is well known for its appetizing food. You may make your selection from a wide variety of foods Isbrecht had three hits, including nament, they fell to Coloma HI by BOAT FOR SALE MEETING Boothby, Clerk Phillips, Treasurer amount of $6,800.00 (BCT Share) for a home run, and Kaleb Kremers a 14-45 score. Jamin Olds had two replacement of Blue Creek Road and be assured, regardless of your choice, it will be one of the best meals you have ever eaten. When they first opened ACHILLES-Four-man inflatable FOR SALE Capozio, & Trustees Fowler, Hudson, had three hits. In the next game singles, Kevin McGrew and Kyle SYNOPSIS Jefferson-Banks & McCausland culvert. their doors, they had one primary goal in mind—to offer the people of this area the finest food, served among friendly & 4 hp Evinrude motor, $500. Week- WATERBED-Queen size water- against Watervliet ^1, they won Meachum each had one single, Watervliet days, 773-880-1018. Weekends, bed with four-drawer bookshelf JULY 7,1998 MEMBERS ABSENT: None Approved payment of bills totaling people in a pleasant atmosphere, and always with the best service in town. The fact that Lakeside landing has achieved 1. Approved 6/1/98. $333,231.46. TOM SMITH by a 9-2 score after it was close while Zac Rodriguez added two 616-463-6867. headboard, newer semi-wave mat- The meeting was called to order at just exacuy thai is evidenced by the ever returning groups of people who have made them their favorite place to dine. Grace Christian (28-1) tress, excellent condition. Call 2. Accepted 1997/98 audit report. 7:00 p.m. followed by a silent invoca- Granted authorization to hire I heir warm, pleasant atmosphere, delicious food, and fast, friendly service will make you want to return time and for several innings. Marcus walks and scored once. 463-7417. 3. Approved Land Division applica- tion and the Pledge of Allegiance. Ac- Assesors Pat & Allen Depriest. Moroz and Seamus Bartlett each They will now play again on tion. lime again. Remember lakeside landing for a truly enjoyable dining experience. HELP WANTED (28-1) cepted the minutes of the regular Created position of Community TRACTOR had three hits while Kaleb Tuesday, July 14, and could play soccer team Development Director and then CABLE TV INSTALLER 4. Tabled the millage request from meeting held June 16, 1998, as Kremers added a double. every day after that as long as county. presented. Amended the Agenda granted authorization to advertise IMMEDIATE-full-time position POSmON AVAILABLE Mathew Kyle, President • Antowan Dyer, Vice President Watervliet H2 will not play they keep winning. honored in the Watervliet area. Excellent OFFICE/VOLUNTEER COORDI- 5. Approved the payment of all under New Business by removing position. Beware Records Watervliet Grace Christian's outstanding bills. Introduced for first reading Gough SALES again until Wednesday (July 15). Watervliet had two teams at benefits, must be highly motivated, NATOR-18 hr./week position in St. Item A. and adding Items K., L., M. For all of your musical recording needs, the professional studio to call in this area is Beware Records, located in soc r w as m( ng 13 NEXT RECYCUNG DATE-7/18/98 & N. & Gough PILOT Ordinance. Landmi • Long • Kloti Tractors If they keep winning, they will this level, with Watervliet H2 go- ^. . ? ? work in a self-managed environ- Joseph to maintain volunteer files, Benton 1 larbor at 579-112 Midway Drive, phone 926-6337. They feature an extensive computer recording studio which m lchl an to honore f r ment, and possess the ability to work phone calls and mail; create news- -9:00 to 1:00 Held Public Hearing and adopted Granted authorization for Merritt Orchard and Vegetable Sprayers makes them the area's most complete and creative recording service available. play every day through July 18. ing two and out. They fell to ^ ? ^ f ° NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEET- Engineering to prepare cost ac emlc ac |e with a customer-oriented team. letter, recruit and oversee volunteer resolution confirming Irving Drive Mowers • Forklifts • Parts Recording from Beware Records can serve a variety of musical purposes. Demos, recording contracts, advertising Hartford had just one team at Brandywine In their opener and h yement by Must have a valid Michigan drivers participants, promote and seek sup- ING-6/3/98-7:00 Water Main District 98-2. estimates for Eloise & Wells Water this level. They were downed two then fell to Lakeshore HI by an 8-2 recetvtag an Academic Team NEXT PLANNING MEETING- Adopted resolution granting lines and Berrien County Road Com- for all makes jingles and musical promotions are professionally produced in all areas of music. These experts can also produce any A ward license and a clean driving record. port for program in community. Ex- games in a row by Lakeshore #1 score. Matt Green, Eric Odom, u ' ^ Christian was 8/10/98-7:30 COGIC Village permission to connect mission to prepare cost estimate for Car, Truck & Farm Tires instrument accompaniment you will need during your recording session. They can help put your ideas on tape. a Electronics training a plus. Apply in perience in human services or and ^2, respectively, and elimi- Robbie Holder, and Tony Shafer bove the 3.3 grade point average person at Jones Intercable, 131 N. equivalent, computer experience a Beverly Koroch to sewer system by 5-2 vote. Eloise paving. More and more musical groups as well as single artists are taking full advantage of tnis modern service. The ne Bainbridge Township Clerk At the request of Fire Chief Gat- Adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. people at Beware Records will gladly discuss your particular recording needs, explain the costs involved and offer nated from the tournament. all had singles in the first game ^ ^or recognition. Main Street, Watervliet. must. EOE. Interested persons 621-2001 ace EOE M/F/V/H/D should submit resumes by July 24, (28-1) chell, granted fireworks permit to The next regular Board meeting their expert advice as needed. These local professionals take pride inoroducing only top quality work, and you're Against the first Lakeshore while Eric Odom had a triple and ri . f _ coached by .9' (28-1) 1998, to: Tri-City Record, P.O. Box 7, Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc. of will be held July 21,1998, at 7:00 p.m. sure to be pleased with the results. Contact Beware Records today for more information or an appointment to team, they kept it close before Carolyn Phillips, Clerk 6 3 ...O. Watervliet, MI 49098. Kingsbury, IN, for fireworks display 463-6141 discuss your recording needs. falling 2-1. Hart, Lopez, Henry, in the second game'' ' ^ -SfSe^eSaSi AAA = Avon (28-2) at Target on Saturday, July 25,1998; Benton Charter Township 69760 Red Arrow Hwy. Hartford and Walker all had singles for Watervliet #1 feU to Coloma #1 ^PA on a 4.0 scale. Two seniors, SELL AVON-make good money. granted authorization to seek bids for Dated: July 8,1998 0 the purchase of a new pumper for the Hartford. In their second and last in its first game by a 5-2 score. 1°™ ( Free kit. Independent Represen- YARD SALE Specializing In 5-Inch Plastic/PVC Wells game of the tournament, they fell They then went back and forth and/om ^ar^' led ^ teaf? tative. Call 1-800-615-9959. JULY 16, 17 & 18-Thursday PUBLIC NOTICE Fire Department; and granted ap- PUBLIC NOTICE Mike's Well Drilling proval to enter into mutual aid Serving the entire area and located in Coloma at 6606 East Becht Road, phone 468-7642, Mike's Well Drilling by a 12-11 score. Anthony had before pulOng H...rd T.wnshlp (21-4, TFN) through Saturday, clothes and lots of COLOMA WATERVLIET away m their second game. In f academic awards, uiner miscellaneous items. 340 High View, agreements with the cities of Benton 'EIRCFS AUTO SERVICE (McCoy) is completely equipped to drill your water well prompdy and efficiently. Call them anytime for estimates on three singles to lead the way for their third game against Cass* ^m members were Charles HAULING JUNK APPLIANCES Watervliet. CHARTER Harbor & St. Joseph, St. Joseph TOWNSHIP ill N. Maple St., Hartford any water well mat you may be planning. Hartford. WE CHARGE-$25 for each refri- (28-1) Township Stations 1 & 2, Tri Unit, The Watervliet Township Regular They drill domestic and small irrigation wells and sell, install and repair submersible pumps to provide a complete I Major Li0clgU0 HCtiOIl polls, they won by a 10-4 score. Miisick, Mike Adams, Josh ge^atPr and freezer; washers and TOWNSHIP RADIATOR & COOLING Paul Sirk had a double and a ^ogan, Nathan Logan Dan Coloma Charter Township will be •r suppl...y .syste m for you. They. are licensed and bonded and serve residential, commercial and agricultural needs. 1 At ivja jor L^gue level Col- stqv^s are $7.50 each; fuel oil tanks WE CAN HELP HOMEMAKERS u SYSTEM SERVICE single while Scott Teter, J. Han- accepting bids for the sale of a 1994 They have had years of experience in drilling and repairing wells. Specializing in five-inch plastic/PVC wells which can oma had two teams entered. Both are $40 each. Anything else by the BECOME BREADWINNERS Private property was the save you money now as well as down the road. Many in this community have had occasion to call on them in the past. non, and Bob Belter all had two r ' 5^ truckload. Call anytime, (616) FIND OUT ABOUT-the Displaced Ford Crown Victoria four-door. Bids PLUS...GENERAL MAINTENANCE Coloma HI and Coloma H2 are j p| Wing, Nathan Barnes, Ryan They have always offered efficient and reliable service at a fair price. s n es 621-3351, seven days a week. Ask for Homemaker Program. If you have will be accepted until August 5,1998. iLECTRONICS SERVICE - BRAKES undefeated as of this writing. Col- The car may be seen at Coloma original source of freedom. Drilling a good, long producing water well is not a job for an amateur. When you contract with Mike's Well Drilling They will have played again on Keith' and Brooke Hennen- Mel. relied on the income of another and 'ELECTRICAL SERVICE - TUNE UPS oma HI downed Watervliet ^1 in In addition to the above award, (28-4) Township Police Department, 4919 It still IS* Walter Lipp raann vou can be assured that your job wiD be completed in the shortest time andi at the lowest possible price. When you think Monday and if they are success- have been unemployed for an ex- IEL SERVICE-EXHAUST SYSTEMSI its first game of the tournament Aaron Bansen was also on the tended time, call us at Adult Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma, MI of drilling a new well or repairing an old one, think of these dependable proiros and give them a call at 468-7642. ful they will keep playing on July by a 5-2 score. Covert had a dou- FORRENT Employment Training, 1-800-442- 49038. Coloma Charter Township has 15,16 and 18, as long as they keep honorable mention all-state, all- the right to reject any or all bids. TWO-BEDROOM COTTAGE- 2803. Ask for Linda. WESTERN TERRACE For the family values of Watervliet (616) 621-4138 ble and two RBIs for Coloma. In winning. region, All-district and Cor- Paw Paw Lake, Watervliet. $450 (28-5) (27-2) iCall 9834011 come to Western Terrace. Medic 1 Ambulance • Medic 1 Wheelchair Express their second game, they beat nerstone all-conference teams as week. Available July 10-September Lawrence. They then downed Babe Ruth action well as named a Wendy National Accidents do happen! When you need medical assistance quickly and efficiently, the personnel at Medic 1 30. Call 463-3929. Hartford in their third game by a In Babe Ruth action, Hartford Ambulance are the trained professionals to call. They employ emergency medical technicians and paramedics who are Nominee and a Christian Interna- 14-6 score. T. Covert had a home downed Gobies in its first game tional Sports Federation High certified and licensed by the state, and who also attend annual refresher seminars. Having the experience and knowl- and then beat up on Bangor 144 edge in both basic and advanced life support, they strive to give the maximum of care on each and every call. Medic I run and a double; J. Smith had a School Ail-American in soccer. Reach 1.4 million readers with a in the second game before falling BUSINESS Ambulance may be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 911 or toll-free 1-800-557-1212. home run and a single; P. Mc- Charles Musick and Nathan Their vehicles are in first-class condition, arid are eouipped to handle any type of crisis or injury—emergency or Crory had two singles; E. Owen to the Lakeshore Knights for the Logan also made the all-district statewide Mich-CAN Network Ad non-emergency. Their Medicare and Medicaid approved raaio-dispatched vehicles will pick up and deliver patients had two doubles; K. Musgrove first loss of the tournament, and Cornerstone all-conference anywhere in the area, and are capable of direct radio communications with local hospitals. Medic 1 Wheelchair had a triple and a double; while Against Bangor, Ryan Short had teams, with Tom Martin being on through the Tri-City Record, call 463-6397 BULLETIN BOARD Express is available for all your non-emergency medical transportation needs by dialing (616) 925-2143. T. Garland, J. Demski, B. Haw- a single, double, a triple, and the Cornerstone all-conference A medical emergency is serious business, so when you need fast and courteous service, call the very best. Call blitzel, and Z. Gorton added three RBIs; Matt Olds had two team. Call 463-N-E-W-S singles and a double; and Kevin Visa, MasterCard, and Discover cards accepted! Jryan Zwar, owner operator .or Fax 463-U-F-A-X Medic 1 Ambulance—when seconds count! singles. They will now play Wednesday, Romeo had a double, a three-run STILL NEED A COMPUTER? How DRIVER ... DEDICATED RUNS AVAIL- ZWAR EXCAVATING July 15, and are guaranteed no homer, and four RBIs. Jason about a 233 Pentium, 4.3 Gigs, Monitor, ABLE For Experienced Drivers! Top Pay 5 Pruiett struck out 10 batters in rush Chopping. Rototjlling, Loader Service, iw* Phone Center worse than third place regardless Printer & Software. Zero Down! Slow For Top Drivers, Home Every Week, five innings of work on the mound Driveway Laminating In the fast-paced and rapidly < communications industry, you need an experienced and reliable company of what happens. Lake Michigan Credit, Poor Credit, Even Bankruptcy Assigned Conventional Equipment, for Hartford. Outstanding Benefits. 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July 15, 1998 The Tri-City Record Page 13 P«gf « The Tri-City Record Julyl5,199« Tri-City Area Full moon blamed for crashfest at Speedway PAW PAW LAKE tkp "0l07„ fighting for the win, with Litaker and Howard IJtaker won heats, „ ., ine factory Stoeks at Itartfoni getting his second of the season and the "B" Main went to Keith was shawn Robinson, after FISHING ALMANAC have oeen racing close and fast by 10 car lengths over Curt Min- Vann. breaking the ice two weeks ago. the American Ca 0 all season, with caution flags few ton and Matt Corliss. Southlake The IMCA Modified feature Shawn ran hard and beat new D)0 ) J! Last week we were show- 8 Ut ered with a much-needed rain hL cfui® "' Speedway star Joe Clark was saw Curt Spalding beat George point leader Jody Hunt and Norm WW JT) f /• . REPORT 11, ^f 00" 81,(1 fourth; Doug Birchfield was Molter to the line by one-half a Carpenter. Jimmy Jackson was ff /1// M* #1 /?//7 IT § Mike Anoskey of Watervliet and this week we have had re got this nice 5-pound, nary a drop. The lake level ^ , fifth: with Mark Wagner, Ryan car length. Jackie Frye, the win- fourth and newcomer Mike Koss f MXLILI V / (// # ckSD unset Beach uIk R^!.n fK 7 J""® ^ Disterheft, Scott TanziUo, Dennis ner last week, was third. He was was fifth. 15-ounce largemouth on Big has dropped from 621.71 feet Hero nay on me pole and on lap Bennett, and Ray Loomis in the Mowed by Rich Mersereau and Next week one more warm-up Paw Paw this week. Fishing LAKESIDE in midweek to 621.64 on July one he spun in front of the entire top 10. Todd Feutz. Molter and Jake for the Sprints before the IRA LANDING has been good on both Little 12. Old King Sol has upped the field, in turn sending four cars Jimmy Hunt won the Factory Meyerink won heats. Outlaws return July 24, double- and Big Paw Paw lakes. Parade Route surface water temperature to scattering everywhere. No cars Stock trophy dash, Todd Atherton The Sprint Car feature winner header with the Butler bat- GORDON CHARLES 83° F, five degrees warmer were lost but many were re- tleground. - stantial evidence. than it was on July 6. shaped. The next start saw Herb For example, in one state, r Local gardeners are pick- Will a fox eat biologists put leg bands on a Keechwood Point Forest Beach ing peppers, lettuce, and Delarye wins first feature at K'zoo number of road-killed pheasants onions from their gardens. a housecat? and left them lying alongside the New potatoes, delightfully The next start made it to lap By Jackie Hiler time of 13.967. Eddie Payne set Factory Stock division with a "Will a fox kill and eat a highway. Later on, when they sweet, vary in size from three with point leader Matt Cor- John Delarye took the chec- second fast time of 14.046 and 15.051, second fast time of 15.129 housecat?" a lady asked me in a dug up nearby fox dens, the larger than hens' eggs to new liss backing hard into the turn kered flag for the first time this Michelle Sexton came in third was set by Nate Newcomb, and phone call one day. I quickly bands were found inside the dens, "Endless Summer" Boat spuds just beginning to form. one concrete, bouncing back into year in the Super Late Model with a time of 14.092. Steve Potter set third fast time of answered, "Yes," then backed indicating a fox is also a pretty Tomatoes are showing signs traffic and collecting Jim Abbott, division at Kalamazoo speedway Brandon Lyons took the chec- 15.213. Bud Hybels won the "A" good scavenger. Inside some fox up slightly to say I was sure of on- of changing color from dark J.R. Hotovy, Keith Vann, and on Saturday night, July 11. Jeff kered flag for the "A" Feature, Heat, Larry Carfield won the dens they also found leg bones Parade on Paw Paw Lake Mike Turner all with major ly half of that question. to pale green. From there it Bozell took second with a car he overtaking Tom Sprague Jr. "B" Heat, and Coloma's Jim It is well-known that any from horses and cows and the re- damage. The only car able to won't be long before there had driven for the first time right at the end, and Eddie Payne Stemaman won the "C" Heat. housecat which goes wandering mains of a pig that must have this Saturday at 1 p.m. restart in that group was Corliss. Saturday night. He is a regular in bluegi will be fresh tomatoes came in third. On the first lap of John Hyder took the checkered around in fox country runs a good weighed 300 pounds. Quite obvi- been wax and leaf worms and Things moved on well until lap the Limited Late Model division. this 30-lap feature, the universal flag in the Factory Stock reasons-the public has been ask- straight from the vine to the chance of not returning home ously, no fox is going to kill It's that time of year when kids eight when Walt Wasniewski hit Crossing the finish line in third joint broke in Jeff BozelTs #11 car Feature, with Larry Overbeek crickets. Crappies have been ed to "second-guess" the judges- table. again. A fox is not only capable of creatures of such size but will biting on minnows. and adults alike experience the the fourth turn wall, running spot was Andy Bozell, Jeff's and complete chaos hit in turn taking second followed by Dave euphoria that seems to say sum- just what will win a prize? Paw Paw Lake Area killing a cat but frequently does. salvage the meat and bones of In 22 feet of water, you'll third. He slid across the track, brother. three with cars going all over try- Bowen in third. mer is endless. With that theme, Among the prizes awarded for Historical Trivia Whether a fox will then eat the those dying of other causes. find using suckers and spin- ending up on the inside guard rail The field was thinned right ing to avoid any and all damage. Bob Stoner set fast time of housecat is not quite certain. The fact that there are preda- "Endless Summer" will become land events will be for the win- Q: Before the advent of and sending more racers limping from the start when one of the Most of the cars came out OK ex- 16.293 and won the feature in the tors and prey species indicates ner baits are successful cat- a reality in the thrill of decorated ners in a Twist Contest, Water foreign settlers in this area, Some of my fox-hunting friends ching pike. If you're after to the pits after the big brake points leaders. Ken Scheffler, cept for Al Heritz who ended up Mini Stock division. Aaron Hill- have reported occasionally find- the balance of nature continues to watercraft wending their way Balloon Toss, and Bean Bag Con- where was the only outlet of largemouth bass, spinners, check. Matt Corliss and Howard broke a drive flange which sent under the back end of BozelTs ings set second fast time of 16.302 ing a dead housecat lying near work. If a predator fox kills a along a Boat Parade route to test. Other contests will be an- Paw Paw Lake located? Ans- Litaker had both gone to the tail bass minnows, and crawlers him into the inside back straight- car and damaged the whole front and placed third in the feature. the entrance of a fox den. The cat predator housecat, that is popular Lakeside Landing for nounced on Saturday. wer next week. at least once out in the latter away wall just after the green with jigs work the best. of his car. Ron Blanchard also Dave Coleman had third fast has not been touched, other than something a little different. food, games, dancing, singing, All lakefront property owners Answer to last week's ques- stages. flag was thrown to start the ended up with damage and tried Elk permits have to be in by time of 16.652 and Andy Bayak was necessary to kill it. Most Maybe it just indicates there is a and just pure enjoyment. That's and the general public are invited tion: When was the first dam Curt Minton, Howard Litaker 40-lap feature. That knocked to continue the race but was took second in the feature. July 15. Doe permits are on such fox victims are dragged lack of space for the two of them the vision of the Paw Paw lake to participate in the Boat Parade installed in the channel that and Matt Corliss ended up Scheffler out of the entire race. unable to finish; and, of course, THE COLOMA LIONESS TEAM...participated in the Relay sale until August 1. If you are scheduled from 1-2 p.m. on Satur- down into the den by the vixen to in the same hunting area. Cer- Association and Terry Madison connects Paw Paw Lake and Then on lap 19, Mike VanSpar- Jeff, whose car was taken from for Life held on June 27 and 28. There were 27 walkers who applying for a private proper- day, July 18. Everyone is invited feed her cubs. The fact that the tainly, predators are important of Lakeside Landing, located at the Paw Paw River? The first For ALL your rantek, another one of the points the track using two tow trucks- traveled 616 laps, covering approximately 154 miles, and col- ty doe license, be sure you 5281 Paw Paw Lake Road, Col- to the festivities at Lakeside Lan- meat on a dead housecat is un- or harmful prey species might dam was a sheet-pile, level- leaders, blew his engine and he one in front and one in back. lected $1,892 in donations. Participants available for the pic- eventually overrun an area with bring the tax number and oma. ding from 2-5 p.m. The public local news touched might indicate it does control structure which was was out of the race. Delarye In the "B" Feature, it was ture were: (front row, from the left) Deb Friday, Alexander dire consequences. phone number of the owner. Prizes will be awarded for may view the parade from the not come up to a fox's menu re- installed in 1977 to maintain subscribe to the started in fourth position and was another close finish with Chris Nagamine, Erica Hensel; (second row, from the left) Irene quirements. As an illustration of this, Fall turkey licenses are on strange, and not so strange. waterfront at Forest Beach Pub- Circuit Court-ordered mini- able to get the lead and hold it, Modeleski taking the checkered Stankiewicz, Sandy Kraemer; (third row, from the left) Doris There is no doubt that a fox is a several Great Lakes islands were sale until August 1. lic Beach in Watervliet Town- Tri-City Record mum level of 621.8 feet for although Hook and both Bozells flag away from Chris Ridley Weidlich, Beth Kraiger, Val Tomasini; (fourth row, from the predator which will kill and eat a once stocked with ruffed grouse Call Woodward's, (616) ship. Forest Beach is at the end wanted to change the outcome. right at the end of the race. Tim Paw Paw Lake. Source: CaU 463-6397 left) Lisa Streu, Beth Ann Brady, and Val Bury. number of things. Normally, it in an attempt to establish a hun- 468-7522, for all your fishing of Pier Street where it meets Ken Scheffler was able to once Abbott took third spot. This race "Trails from Shingle Dig- will catch whatever is easiest and table population. It didn't work and hunting information. Shady Drive. The parade may be again set fast time for the Super had so many yellow cautions on most plentiful. This can include because there were no predators seen from Sunset Beach, also in gins" by Mabel Branch Stark, Lates with a 12.548, with Brent just trying to get the race started 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 New summer hours: p. 40. mice, ground squirrels, rabbits, present. Had there been foxes on Monday-Friday Watervliet Township, but it will Hook right on his heels with a that the track officials dropped it PRICE CHILD CARE be farther away. The entrance to ground-nesting birds, such as the island to catch, kill and eat 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Information provided by the Paw time of 12.555 and Andy Bozell in from a 20-lap race to a 15-lap NEW Sunset Beach is near North Paw Lake Association. Lake level grouse or pheasants, grasshop- some of the hordes of chipmunks Saturday and Sunday third with a time of 12.617. Schef- race. For The First Watervliet Road off of Lake recorded by Ray Dlouhy. Customers for first 4 weeks. Impression of You' pers or whatever else happens there, the grouse probably would 5:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. DAVE WILLIAMS fler has now set fast time nine out The "A" Heat was won by Jeff along. It can also include chic- have survived. Avenue. Other points for viewing of 11 times this season. Bozell, followed in second by An- PRE SCHOOL LEARNING (616) 463-SUNS. are at favorite parks and road BUILDING SALES (7867) kens or other domestic stock Since predators were missing, lawncare Brandon Lyons set fast time for dy Appelhans with Ron Blan- CENTER, c ends along the parade route. 100 YEARS AGO small enough to kill and carry the chipmunks methodically WOODWARD'S commercial & residential the Limited Late Models with a chard in third and Jerry Drake in Watervliet Coloma 468-6423 away. destroyed the eggs of every thatching - spring cleaning The lead pontoon will bear a FARM • COMMERCIAL fourth. The "B" Heat was won by First Wildlife biologists who have single ground nest, thus finally weekly lawn service banner proclaiming "PPLA- AT Darlene Johnson, the "C" Heat Recreation BAIT&TACKLE 429-7611 STEVENSVILLE Lake Michigan Impressions sought to learn more about the wiping out the entire experiment. John Lamoreaux Because We Care For Future was won by Doug Stoughton, and food habits of foxes have often Chipmunks thus became even 5605 Paw Paw Uke Rd, Coloma Generations." On board will be PAW PAW LAKE the "D" Heat was won by Eddy Council results CULLIGAN HAS BEEN TANNING SALON Parade Marshal Joe Cheshire, By Rick Rasmussen Golf Hills dug up the dens of the bushy- worse predators than foxes. (across from the Bend) Burgen. 9-11 GIRLS SOLVING the world's water Open Tue-Fri 10-8, Sat 9-6 468-5531 correspondent for the Tri-City COLOMA COURIER TUESDAY NIGHT tailed animals. Remains of all of About the original question, FISHING & HUNTING UCENSES Ken Head set fast time for the JUNE 30,1998 closed Sunday & Monday though - will a fox eat a house- Record and the Herald- NEWSPAPER Kreneiq LADIES LEAGUE problems for 60 years! Call the above have been found plus a mobile 930-4205 The Vipers, sponsored by Har- 4875 N. Watervliet Rd. lot of other things which have to cat? 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Page 14 The Tri-City Record July 15,1998 Coloma School Board seeks to fill seat Lance Becht named new vacated by resigned Lance Becht • - w — Coloma Twp. Treasurer Mr. Tim Garland, President of Board, ofm Educationrm » __, c/r* oIn . Coloma LetterI s or^f t applicatio- - 41 n should Coloma's Board of Education, Community Schools, P.O. Box contain, at a minimum: your By Cliff Stevens June after holding the Trea- announces a vacancy on the 550, Coloma, MI 49038. name, address, phone number, surer's post since 1985 due to il- occupation, years in the district. A member of the Coloma Board of Education. Lance lness. Any school elector is eligible your interest in the position, what Board of Education since 1993, Becht, Vice President, has sub- Becht was elected to a new for appointment to office. A you feel your qualifications are Lance Becht was appointed by mitted his letter of resignation. four-year term on the Board of school elector is someone who is: for the position, and why you the Coloma Township Board at Becht was recently appointed to Education in June 1997 and has • at least 18 years of age would like to be appointed to the its July 8 meeting to fill the the position of Township Trea- Township Treasurer's post until three years remaining on his cur- • a citizen of the United States position. rent term. He said he will resign surer and, because he cannot November 2000. holnomd botoomh officeonicess suiiuiuuicvuoi/simultaneously,. • ® resident of the State of Becht, 37, will fill the unex- the School Board seat July 13. he has submitted his resignation Michigan for at least 30 days The Board will hold a special pired term of former Treasurer Employed as a controller for from the School Board, effective • a resident of the school Board meeting at 6 p.m. on Wed- Robert Johnson, who resigned in I^ne Automotive, Watervliet, he July 8,1998. district for at least 30 days prior nesday, July 22, 1998, to review and his wife, Debra, have two Mr. Garland asks that anyone to the appointment, and applications. Following a review children. interested in being considered for • a registered voter of the applications, the Board July & August He was among a total of three appointment to the School Board The person appointed to fill the will select candidates it would candidates interviewed by the notify Board Secretary Joe Her vacancy shall hold office until the like to Interview. The interviews family Board in open session for the ap- man, in writing, no later than next regular school election when will be conducted that evening as pointment. 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, the vacancy shall be filled for the well. All those who apply and the One of the candidates, Joy 1998. Letters should be addressed remainder of the unexpired public are invited to attend, programming at Dillard, was eliminated for con- LANCE BECHT Curious sideration because she is a resi- Named Treasurer to: Mr. Joe Herman, Secretary, term. dent of the City of Coloma. The Kids' Museum remaining candidate interviewed Monday, July 2(MVloon Day. for the vacancy was John Ber- Celebrate the 29th anniversary of tuca. U.S. Coast Guard Academy accepting applications Following the meeting, Becht man's first walk on the moon at The United States Coast Guard or ACT, and leadership potential Coast Guard cadets obtain an science, leads to a bachelor of was sworn into office by Coloma Curious Kids' Museum with some Academy is now accepting and as demonstrated by participation excellent undergraduate educa- science degree, and establishes a Township Gerk Marilyn Schultz. fun crafts. Time: Noon. processing applications to the in high school activities, com- tion at no personal expense. In solid foundation for a challenging The Treasurer's position pays Thursday, July 23--Aquatlc Class of 2003. Appointments are munity service, and part-time addition, they receive pay and career. Graduates of the Aca- Adventure Stories and Crafts $7,011 annually. tendered solely on the basis of an employment. Most successful allowances for living expenses, demy are commissioned as en- During the interview, Becht with storyteller Kathleen Zmuda. annual nationwide competition candidates rank in the top The Academy curriculum em- signs in the United States Coast told Board members he had been Time: 1:00 p.m. with no congressional nomina- quarter of their high school class phasizes engineering and Guard. interested in seeking the Trea- July 25-July 31-Aquatic En- tions or geographical quotas. Ap- and have demonstrated profi- surer's post for several years; counters presented by MARINE plications must be submitted to ciency in both mathematical and however, because Johnson was SAFARI. An acquit adventure the Director of Admissions prior applied science. "Happiness, I have discovered, doing a good job, he didn't seek awaits you! Discover under-the- to December 15,1998. Candidates Candidates must be unmarried is nearly always a rebound sea animals such as a shark, eels, the post. must arrange to particiiate in at the time of the appointment, Supervisor Matthew Moser ex- sea stars, and crabs. Then check either the SAT I or ACT prior to have no legal obligations, and from hard work • "*l>avid Cirayiun pressed his pleasure with the out some other water creatures or including the December 1998 must have reached the age of 17 candidates' interest in being ap- from different environments administration. but not 23 by July 1, 1999. Can- pointed to the post. such as a swamp and a rain Appointments are based on the didates must be assured of high WESTERN TERRACE For the family values ofWaicrviici forest. Time: Noon to 4:00 p.m. candidate's high school record, school graduation by June 30, Call 9834011 comc to Western Terrace. each day. performance on either the SAT I 1999. August 1-2, Water Wonders. Get ready to splish and splash at this wet and wonderful family event! Make your own little boat and see if it will float. Examine the properties of water and do some fun experiments. Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sunday, Noon-4:00 p.m. August 8-9, What's So Great About A Bunch of Rocks? Come and find out as you explore the many rocks and minerals of our Outreach collection. Do some rocky experiments and learn why volcanoes are important to the world of geology as you explode our mini volcano. Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sunday, Noon- 4:00 p.m. * Mcfadda^ Frfendy Motorj For ALL your South Haven local news 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE subscribe to the Stk. #8530 - Automatic, air, 2.0L 4 cyl., deluxe seats, rear Tri-City Record defrost, dual air bags, AM/FM stereo. MSRP $16,260 YOUR CHOICE Call 463-NEWS * 00 Buy *13,995 or Lease 99 mo. ONLY *999 OUT OF POCKET Limberlost 'Plus tax. title & lie. Rebate included. ** 60 month lease. 12.000 miles per year, plus tax to qualified buyers Nursery U Notebook "...sharing the pleasure 1993 DODGE SHADOW 4 DR. 1996 MERCURY VILLAGER OS of plants, the wonders of Auto. airait. AM/F«ivi/rMw stere bisreoo & a onl onyr 55,00 0 rmles V6. PW. PL. cruise, tilt, only 23.000 miles. $ l too WAS $16.49b nature, inspiration in art." only 99 MO 5586 Riverside Rd. $600 rash or'trade down • $4,200 *0 finance Now on/yM 5)200 Coloma 468-8594 By Jackie Hammond You've probably heard me spouting my admiration for the Purple Coneflower. Well, 1987 BUICK PARK AVE. somebody heard me because V6, auto, leather, loaded Echinacea purpurea "Magnus" 1985 FORD PICKUP is Perennial Plant of the Year 1992 CHEVY CORSICA LT 4 DR. Short box, 5 spd., AM/FM case. 1997 DODGE RAM 1500 CLUB CAB SPORT 1997 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN LE 1998. They say that "Magnus" V6. PW. PL. AM/FM cm., vtry dean 1985 FORD COUNTRY SQUIRE SLT, rear slider, bedliner, just came in off of lease, don't 4 dr.. V6. quad seats, rear air. sunscreen glass, CD & Cass] is improved over the native WAS $4,005 LTD, station wagon miss out •WAS $21,995 combo, lots ol van for less, save thousands from new 1984 AMC EAGLE 4X4 coneflower. I don't think so! now only 3yS35 Automatic, air only •19,995 on/y M 9,995 The native flowers are lavender and the petals droop close to the stem. Some of ours have reached almost 4' tall. "Magnus" is shorter and the intense purple flowers stand straight out from the stem (to each his own). The coneflower makes an excellent backdrop 1988 CHEVY 1500 EXT. CAB 1991 GEO TRACKER LSI 1995 CHRYSLER LEBARON GTC 1995 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE Full length fiberglass boards, matching fiberglass cap, air, kto. *, AM/FM cass, alarm system, aloy wheets. hoitookng. lot s ol tin V6, leather. CD, power seat & much more V8, power pkg., leather, only 29,000 miles, one ol a kind for a perennial garden. They auto, one of a kmd WAS $21.575 00 only 199°% are drought tolerant, preferring only 1 09 mo must full sun, and organic matter must sell *7,995 $800 cash or trade down • $4,250 to finance $800 cash or trade down • $9,250 to finance sell *18,995 and mulch usually provide all the nutrients they need. The best part of the Purple Coneflower is its wildlife u value. It not only provides nectar for monarch butterflies but, last winter, all the small birds that appeared in front of 1992 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB 4X4 1997 DODGE INTREPID 4 DR. 1995 CHEVY BLAZER LS 4 DR. 1997 JEEP WRANGLER SOFT TOP my kitchen window feasted PW, PL cruise, tilt, bedliner V6. PW. PL. cruise, Wt. AM/FM cassette V6. PW. PL. wheels, luggage rack, alarm system, priced 10k miles, chrome wheels, AM/FM stereo, tilt, deluxe seat- royally on coneflower seed WAS $14,995 great! 'WAS $14,995 ing. hot looking summer lun!!! WAS $16,995 only i 79^0 $ $ $ heads. If you would like to see S800 cash or trade down • S7.200 lo linance now only 13,995 now on/y 1 1 ,995 now on/y 1 4,495 them already growing, by all means stop by the nursery; and, we have a couple of * Hotond different varieties for sale. 637-8558 This coming weekend, July 18 and 19, we'll be at the HAVEN ftrpr Cook Energy Information D D 925-4560 Center's Flower Show in rulx: 1/2 Mile South of the M 0 & Bridgman. Come and visit us Wafcrvte * Blue Star Highway Inter: tion, and many of our horticulture FRIENDLY South Haven friends. All used vehicles are based on 00 Remember our new Web MOTORS cash down plus tax. title, fees, with site: http://www.limberlost wfcnHartDr CHRYSLER • PLYMOUTH • DODGE • DODGE TRUCKS nursery.com •--.v For more enlightening facts, call us at (616) 468-8594.