Watervliet and CHS Academic chevrons and AQBs make * '• •. •; . -- Hartford bands •1 U letters presented... Page 5 high school performed well football at Ford Field Comm. Hospital Foundation sponsors playoff picks Page 14 CNA program for local schools... Page 7 Page 14 N/C 431 MIXED DET.-1 The hometown newspaper for Coloma - Hart HUA'J 6. bL'f lb [email protected] www.tricityrecord.com ClixKn5PRINGPORT. Ml -19284 CORD 124th Year Issue #45 November 6, 2008 Seventy-five Cents Veterans Day More Veterans Day Features on Pages 8 and 9 services set By Lynn Attila In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month, the world rejoiced and celebrated. After four years of bitter war, an armistice was Compiled by Annette Christie signed. World War I, known as the "war to end all wars," was over. November 11, 1919, was set aside Drug bust in as Armistice Day in the United States; a day to remember the sacri- Watervliet Twp. fices that men and women made On Monday, November 3, at ap- during World War 1 in order to en- THE INVASION OF OMAHA BEACH...on the Cherbourg Peninsula in France is forever remembered with M ,, proximately 10:00 a.m., the Berrien sure a lasting peace. a special memorial erected in honor of D-DAY, which was when the Allies launched a successful offensive County Sheriff's Narcotics Unit, Congress voted Armistice Day a to retake France from Germany on June 6,1944. Watervliet resident Willis Bouma recently visited the site with assistance from the Watervliet federal holiday in 1938, 20 years and the battlefields he served on in WWII. He was made an honoray citizen of a French town he helped lib- Township Sheriffs Patrol and Wa- after the war ended. erate. His story is on Page 8. (Willis Bouma photo) tervliet City Police Department, exe- In 1953, townspeople in Emporia, cuted a search warrant for illegal Kansas, called the holiday "Veterans narcotics at 7717 Red Arrow High- Day" in gratitude to the veterans in Ladies of the Tri-Citv Area served and remember way. This followed a weeklong their town. Soon after. Congress investigation into alleged narcotics passed a bill introduced by a Kansas sales from this residence. congressman renaming the federal holiday to Veterans Day. In 1971, Women and war President Nixon declared it a federal "WWII ROSIE THE RIVETER" By Lynn Attila signed Public Law 625, better Committee released a report of sup- holiday in November. ...Irene Smenyak dropped out of The United States has been at war known as the Women's Armed Ser- port for assigning women to combat Citizens throughout the Tri-City school and went to work in a numerous times over the genera- vices Act of 1948, into effect. This positions. Military women are liter- Area communities give thanks every defense plant when the men in her tions. Our patriotic fighting men law opened the door for dedicated ally today fighting alongside their year on Veterans Day, remembering family went to war. have been seen as "truly brave" and women to serve their country in male counterparts. "our brave at arms" and their plight honored by our citizenry for their peacetime, not only as civilians but The death and injury toll for female to keep us "a free nation." unselfish service to our country. also as military personnel. soldiers in the current conflicts shat- Coloma ceremony Henley Jackson Election But little is said about the brave The Korean conflict ters previous records for women Representatives of the Coloma- women who also sacrificed greatly Two years later, in June of 1950, as serving in combat positions. Out of At the time of the search warrant based American Legion Post 362 during these times of worldly strife. the overall numbers for women in 17,000 female soldiers enlisted, 33 execution, the officers located An- will join forces to honor Tri-City results Some stayed on the home front, the military dropped to a post-war female soldiers - three in Afghan- thony Lamont Jackson and Jennifer Area servicemen/women on Tues- serving with quiet dedication to the low, the North Korean Communists istan and 30 in Iraq - have been Lynn Henley, two other adult sub- day, November 11, at 9:30 a.m. The By Annette Christie "cause of freedom." Others, howev- crossed the 38th parallel and started killed since operations started in jects, and a 21-month-old toddler ceremony will be held at the Coloma Barack Obama er, decided to "buck the system" and what is now remembered as "The Afghanistan in 2001 and Iraq in inside the residence. City and Charter Township Ceme- actually served in the armed forces Forgotten War." 2003. As police executed the search war- tery on Coloma Road. elected the alongside their brother at arms. During the Korean era, over In addition, 240 women have sus- rant, Jackson attempted to destroy Watervliet ceremony 44th President In 1914, World War I exploded 120,000 women were on active tained combat-related wounds in some of the evidence by trying to Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) across the planet. Women in uniform duty; with over 53,000 women sol- both regions. Most of these women, flush marijuana down the toilet; Post 6803 Commander Glenn ("Cor- Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on election were a novelty during the "war to diers serving in Korea as nurses and as well as those who were killed, however, he was unsuccessful and ky") Openneer has announced that day 2008, John McCain gave his end all wars," yet 80,000 females in support units nearby in Japan and were struck by bombs that hit trans- the officers recovered the marijuana. Watervliet's VFW will hold a spe- concession speech, urging all served their country as non-combat- other Far East countries. port units or camps with no warning. During the investigation, the offi- cial Veterans Day Service at 11:00 Americans to get behind the 44th ants. Fifty-one women died while serv- The "ways of soldiering" have defi- cers seized marijuana and narcotic a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Veter- President of the United States, World War II ing their country in this military nitely come a long way for women packaging material. Under the state ans Park, located in downtown Barack Obama. Obama, in his On December 7, 1941, the "Day of action. everywhere. In 1992, the Air Force civil forfeiture law, the officers Watervliet near the railroad tracks. speech to his supporters in Chicago Infamy" became seared in the mem- Vietnam began allowing female pilots to fly seized $226. Hartford ceremony after he was declared the upcoming ories of all United States citizens The Vietnam War was the longest in some combat missions. In 1993, Jackson was currently on electronic the Navy started allowing women to Tom Melville, Commander of Hart- President, said, "I look forward to when the Japanese bombed Pearl military conflict in U.S. history, with tether at that residence for a proba- working with them (McCain and serve on combat ships. In 1994, the ford's American Legion Post 93, Harbor, projecting our nation into the military struggling in this for- tion violation charge stemming from Palin) to renew this nation's promise Army dropped a rule prohibiting reports his service organization has yet another world war. eign land from 1959 to 1975. a previous narcotic-related convic- in the months ahead." women from filling positions with a tion. scheduled a "Flag Retirement Cere- At the beginning of World War II, Over 11,000 women served in Viet- Voters in Berrien and Van Buren "substantial risk of capture." mony" to be held on Saturday, No- women in uniform were still an nam in many support staff assign- Jackson was arrested and lodged at counties added to the totals as These changes opened up 90% of vember 8, at 11:00 a.m. at the Post anomaly. By the end of the war, four ments, in hospitals, crews on med- the Berrien County Sheriff's De- Obama and Vice Presidential candi- military jobs to women for the first partment Jail on charges of posses- home on Red Arrow Highway. This years later, over 350,000 American ical evacuation flights, MASH units, date Joe Biden gained both counties. time. special event will be held in honor of women served in the armed forces hospital ships, operations groups, sion of marijuana, second offense; and maintaining a drug house, sec- Veterans Day. Senator worldwide. information offices, and intelligence Patriotism hits home ond offense. The public is invited to participate Carl Levin, the Democratic incum- Their civilian sisters, also filled positions. for area women in the ceremony by either attending bent for the state Senate, has with a sense of patriotism, left There were women officers and Henley was also arrested, lodged, "Rosie the Riveter" the ceremony or by bringing in their claimed another victory. Levin school and home and went out to do enlisted women; there were young- and charged with possession of mar- Irene Smenyak Attila Bruerd ijuana. old, worn-out American flags prior gained 40,491 votes in Berrien "men's work." Thousands of wo- sters in their early 20s and career Watervliet to the event for a proper "retire- County versus Jack Hoogendyk Jr. men, nationwide, totaling 60% of women in their 40s. Gary, Indiana, was like most small ment." Those bringing in flags need who received 31,917. In Van Buren the civilian work force during the Women suffered the same hardships towns across the United States. Derrick Henagan to be at the Post before 11:00 a.m. County, Levin received 18,322 war years, worked in defense plants as the men, in many cases, and were Once the cry of "war" was heard on November 8. votes; Hoogendyk Jr., 13,302. and shipyards; some as riveters, often in the line of fire from rockets still across the nation, the populous Commander Melville said all veter- Congressman 6th District some as welders, and some as in- and mortars. Eight women lost their responded with intense patriotism missing; ans are invited to "partake of sand- Fred Upton, the Republican incum- spectors. lives during the conflict. and a strong desire to avenge "theirs wiches and libation" at the Legion Others chose to fill a more tradition- Military women for the first time bent for Congress, has also claimed that had been violated." mother Post after the ceremony. another victory. Upton faced Demo- al role and worked as office staff. ever were awarded the Purple Heart, This belief was true of the Smenyak Still, the country's sisters toiled on the Bronze Star, Commendation fears cratic challenger Don Cooney. In family. Bom to Hungarian immi- family farms in an effort to replace medals, and Unit citations. 33rd annual Veterans Berrien County, Upton received grant parents, the seven Smenyak worst 46,003 votes and in Van Buren their husbands and the hired workers Desert Storm children - four boys and three girls - It has been three months, on Breakfast on tap for County he received 20,011; Cooney who had gone to fight. All were ded- The conflict in the Persian Gulf prepared to "fight for freedom" the Tuesday, November 4, since any of had 28,527 in Berrien and 12,089 in icated to helping the war effort. November 11 at CHS began on August 2,1990, after talks only way they knew how. Derrick Henagan's family or friends Van Buren County. Many other women who did not between Iraq and Kuwait did not The oldest boy, John, went to work have heard from him. His mother, The 33 rd annual Veterans Breakfast fight or work for pay chose to volun- Republican state resolve grievances over oil pricing. in the Gary steel mills; after all, steel Betty Henagan of Hartford, says will be held at the Coloma High teer their time and energies for the representatives for Berrien Iraq's President Saddam Hussein was a much-needed commodity dur- "That's not just like Derrick; he's a School cafeteria, a change of venue war effort. Among many volunteer sent armies to invade Kuwait. ing wartime. talker." from prior years. This highly antici- and Van Buren counties activities, women offered their serv- On January 16, 1991, Operation The second and third sons, Bert and The mother's instinct has taken over pated event will take place on maintain seats ices to the Red Cross and the Office Desert Storm began. Mobilization Frank, enlisted, happy to defend and she just has that feeling that Veterans Day, Tuesday, November John Proos (Berrien County) and of Civilian Defense, providing for the Gulf War included an un- their country. They would help make "something's wrong," she says. 11, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Tonya Schuitmaker (Van Buren recreation to those serving at USOs precedented proportion of women history while they served in the Derrick Henagan, 36, a former resi- The breakfast is sponsored by the County) will continue their work in and by selling war bonds. from active forces as well as from European Theatre. dent of Hartford, had been living in Coloma Elementary PTO and is Lansing. Schuitmaker (20,507) But when the flag-waving stopped the Reserve and National Guard. It Oldest sister Ida, who was married the Upper Peninsula since the latter open to any and all veterans and faced Jessie Olson (12,850). Proos and "Johnny came marching home," was the largest female deployment and a mother, "kept the home fires part of December 2007 with his girl- their spouses. There is no charge to (25,440) faced Jim Hahn (18,964). GI Jane, along with millions of her in U.S. history. burning." Ida's husband, Nick friend. The last time anyone from veterans for this special day, and no Berrien County civilian sisters, were kicked out of Over 40,000 U.S. military women Fekete, also joined forces with the this area heard from Derrick was on pre-registration is required. Jon Hinkelman will continue in his their "jobs" and literally sent back to served in key combat-support posi- steel workers. August 4 when he spoke to his Event organizers look forward to role as a Berrien County Commis- the kitchen. tions throughout the Persian Gulf Irene was 17 years old and a junior father. Betty said it is reported that veterans sharing their stories, serv- sioner for residents of District 2, The politics of the time debated the region and proved that women per- in high school.!" Derrick told the friends he was stay- ice experiences and what they are which includes Watervliet City and "fallacy of logic" at having women formed as well as men in combat sit- Her father had ing with that he was going to meet doing with their lives today with the Charter Township, Pipestone Town- serve in the military during peace- uations. been ill for some his girlfriend in the woods, and that public, both before and after the ship, Bainbridge Township and time. One scorching issue of the day Sixteen women died during the time and her was the last time he was ever seen. scheduled program. Sodus Township. Hinkelman re- was the old-fashioned notion that Gulf War and two were held as pris- mother only The girlfriend, Dyanna Maddox, At the conclusion of breakfast, the ceived 3,481 votes. His opponent, sexist men did not want to EVER oners of war. knew how to care reported him missing to the Benton Harbor Junior ROTC and Jim Rauner of Bainbridge Town- have to take orders from a woman; Iraq and Afghanistan for the house and Newberry Michigan State Police Coloma Elementary Comet Choir ship, received 1,668 votes. and, heaven forbid, what if that Currently, our nation is involved in family. With the Post on August 7, Trooper Brent will perform. The Comet Choir will Hinkelman said, after learning of woman become a senior NCO or, two wars; one in Iraq and one in boys occupied! Wilson confirmed, three days after sing popular songs and end with a the results, "1 am delighted and anx- worse, a Senior Officer? Afghanistan. Due to a massive elsewhere, it fell Irene rousing medley of the various serv- President Harry Truman attempted he was last seen; but Betty says shortage of troops, in the spring of to Irene to "step up" and help sup- ice anthems. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 to squelch this little "problem" and Maddox knew he was missing and 2006 the House Armed Services CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

« 2 Tri-City Record October 30, 2008 havior at the hotel on Friday night. The manager took the time to com- Grant programs for November 6, 2008 Tri-City Record 3 Letters & Comntentdry pliment the students to the chaper- The battle against ones and expressed how much the Alzheimer's My, view nutrition education The Correction teacher from this area, will celebrate hotel enjoyed having them. her 100th birthday on Tuesday, No- "Friends of the Band" who made puuntAe 'Healthier, In last week's issue of the Tri-City continues vember 25, 2008. this stay possible are: Mary Tatter; Cornerstone Spiritual Record, in the "KUTE KID" article, She is living in a nursing home in For the last 25 years, we have come Lifestyle Chiropractic; Don and Capitol While we have ready access to the her grandparents were listed incor- Alameda, California. -AND THAT STAR-SPANGLED together as a nation each November local foods Compass Fran Young; Alton and Millie by Bible, there are many people groups rectly as Donnie and Alice Adams of Would those of you who remember to commemorate Alzheimer's Di- Laming Wendzel; Coloma Frozen Foods; BANNER-LONG MAY IT WAVE- Fred Upton 9 that do not. The Bible has not been Points Coloma and Howard and Jeanette her send her a card or a note? sease Awareness Month. in schools Grandview Orchards; John and Sue MOVEMBER 11 Congressman translated into their language. The Duck of Fresno, California. Her address is: 0'ERTHE LAND 0F7HE FREE Alzheimer's disease is a devastating Griffith; Horizon Bank (Napier I recently proposed legislation, mission of Wycliffe Bible Trans- The correct names are Dannie and Isobelle Beall illness that touches all Americans, Branch); Horizon Bank (St. Joseph ANO:Kfcf*9fc3£OF THE BRAVE- which would expand nutritional lators (www.wycliffe.org) is to fix Alice Adams of Coloma and standing of the toll this disease takes By Rep. John Proos Room 219 Branch); Lane Automotive; both old and young. The sad reality By Pastor David C. Helms on people with Alzheimer's and on education by bringing local farmers that. Plymouth Congregational Church Howard and Jeanette Duck of Fres- Watersedge Nursing Home of this disease is that over 37 million lealthier lives and lower child obe- Unique Impressions; Glenn ("Cor- BtcoiUAt' those who care for them. We must and farm products into the class- The task of translation is huge, no. California. 2401 Blanding Americans know someone who suf- sity rates. sturdy, so use it'; and they used that ky") and Sue Openneer; Greg O continue to support funding for room. Southwest Michigan has ap- involving not just leaming the spo- We apologize for any inconvenienc- Alameda, CA. 94501 fers from Alzheimer's disease. Grants totaling up to $ 15,000 would stone." Orchards and Produce; Tri-County Alzheimer's disease research and proximately 30,000 farms and a ken language, with its idioms and es this error perhaps caused Zoey, Thank you. National Alzheimer's Disease be issued by the Department of Again, that most important stone is Computer Services; Ronald Postelli, continue to build an environment wide variety of crops that can be common usages, but often even Mr. Adams, or any other family Christine Miller Awareness Month provides an op- Agriculture to schools qualifying for Jesus Christ. He is the cornerstone Attorney at Law; Watervliet Hard- ripe for new discoveries. best consumed locally. We can in- involves formalizing the written member. portunity to rededicate ourselves to this program. Schools may also that must be used to build a sturdy ware; Kenneth and Leola Wendzel; National Alzheimer's Disease crease the nutritional value of school script as well. Single books of the finding a cure and to offer support to apply for the grants to provide pro- house. That "house" can be a nation, Thanks to Country Cuts Salon; Hinkelman Awareness Month traces its origins food programs by incorporating Bible are individually tackled; and the spouses, families, and other fessional development and to help a church, a family, a career, a mar- What's in Farms; Epple Realty; Jollay Or- to November 1983 when then- more of our locally grown produce while the team efforts of myriad lin- caregivers of people with Alz- teachers educate students about riage, or a personal life. If that stone "Friends of chards; Karma Vista Winery; AMERICAN VETERANS of President Ronald Reagan, who was into them. As obesity rates and guists may not always sound like the EQION heimer's. health and nutrition. This legislation is rejected the house will not be a name? Radom Farm Supply; Watervliet L FOREIGN WARS later diagnosed with the disease, healthcare costs continue to rise, we Bible we know, the practical results ixaw/i, ''I Today, as many as five million will promote hands-on educational strong, so we should use that stone. the Band" Fruit Exchange; Hutchins Funeral COLOMA & WATERVLIET first signed a proclamation calling must remain committed to nutrition- can be very enlightening. Dear Editor, Americans have Alzheimer's dis- techniques and will teach students Of course we are free to disagree Home; Randy and Linda Willmeng; HARTFORD the nation's attention to this disease. al education in our schools. For example, Luke 20:17b reads in When I read about Grace Kibler's Dear Editor, ease; and that number is expected to about farm-to-school connections. with the claims of Christ; however Merle and Joan Bujack and Deb This event marked the beginning of Establishing healthy habits as a our English King James version: 103rd birthday in this week's issue Thank you to all the "Friends of the reach between 11 and 16 million by This legislation would not only pro- we will not be free to escape the Clement; Brad and Joyce Wendzel; greater advocacy for and awareness child promotes a lifelong healthy "...the stone which the builders (October 30, 2008, edition of Tri- Band" who so generously responded 2050. vide students with fresher, healthier claims of Christ when history Lisa and Mark Epple; Quality Mara- .....iMi' -i OiUifc'Vv and understanding of Alzheimer's lifestyle. Obesity rates in children rejected, the same is become the City Record), I was taken aback. to a request for funds to defray the The brain disease results in im- foods but give them the necessary unfolds and His rightful position thon/Tim Mizwicki; Tat Parish, disease. ages 6 to 11 have more than quadru- head of the comer." How ironic that this past spring, expenses for an over-night trip to the paired memory, thinking and behav- tools and education to live a longer, proves to be true. The Bible promis- Attorney at Law; Elite Bar & Grill; To find out about National Alz- pled over the last 30 years. This leg- The stone is Jesus Christ, the true while barging down the Mississippi, state competition in Detroit. The m ior. Over the past 20 years, im- healthier life. es that "Wherefore God also hath Brookfield Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep; heimer's Disease Awareness Month islation will help young people lead Messiah. He was rejected by His 1 met Grace Hatch, a young 102- response was overwhelming, and all mense progress has been made in highly exalted him, and given him a Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill; 5/3 events planned in Southwest Michi- own (and by the world in general), year-old, who will celebrate her expenses were covered by the dona- understanding the disease and its name which is above every name: Bank; gan, please visit the Alzheimer's but He is really the most important 103rd birthday on December 12, tions. risk factors; but much work remains Provocative documentary FOR THE BIBLE that at the name of Jesus every knee Leonard and Amy White; Water- Association's Website for the figure in all of human history ("King 2008. What a wonderful way to reward to delay progression of the disease, should bow, of things in heaven, and vliet Lions Club; Watervliet Lioness Michigan Great Lakes Chapter at TELLS ME SO to be presented November 11 of Kings and Lord of Lords" - see What an inspiration Grace was to the students for a season of dedica- prevent it, and ultimately find a things in earth, and things under the Club; Watervliet Athletic Boosters; JimKe&ch ©TCR 11-6 *575 http://www.alz.org/mglc/. Revelation 19). me. I called Grace to tell her of the tion and hard work. cure. earth; And that every tongue should Bruce and Laurie Kibler; Surfari The Alzheimer's Association oper- In the translation into the Yora lan- similarity and she was amused! The award-winning Watervliet Meijer, Hasse Towing Service, Pizza donated desserts. Homes for Our Troops and Josh's As America observes National Alz- confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to Joe's at the Ramada; and Sippin' ates a 24-hour helpline for anyone guage of Pern, this verse reads: Always enjoy reading your paper. Marching Band has received numer- Hut, Heaven Scent, Shingle Diggins Further, thank you to the many vol- home. heimer's Disease Awareness Month, Gay tolerance the glory of God the Father." Time Party Store. who may need assistance: 1-800- "House builders threw out a stone. Edna Frigo ous honors this season at the various Johnson's Hardwood Flooring, Sub- unteers who served and to all who Thank you all once again. I hope that policymakers and the (Philippians 2:9-11) Thank you, one and all, and "good 272-3900. How can the Bible be used to justi- Steve Greenberg, Reverend Jimmy Even though they threw it out, their competitions. This resulted in its way, Lagrow Consulting, The Bend, attended for making the benefit pos- Sincerely, public will develop a better under- 4 When that time comes, all people luck" to the band for next season. fy hate? This question is at the heart Creech and Reverend Steven Kindle chief came and told them, If we Former area being one of the top 10 bands in Lane Automotive, The Friendly, sible. We raised $1,666.63 for Del Troutman groups will be united in His praise. A "Friend of the Band" of the award-winning documentary, of Clergy United, FOR THE BIBLE don't use that, the house can't be Lifestyle Chiropractic, The Livery, Flight IV to be able to compete at FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO, by TELLS ME SO offers healing, clari- teacher state. Maximum Mold, The Waterfront, Social Security & you Daniel Karslake. The hour and a half ty and understanding to anyone It's quite a thrill to perform at Ford Menasha Packaging, Tim and Heidi By Vonda VanTil, Social Security J \ film will be shown at the Michigan caught in the crosshairs of scripture to celebrate Field with the "best of the state". We Ishmael & family, Phillipi Grocery, Public Affairs Specialist Pa* yam heatih Si tafety Athletic City Public Library on Tuesday, and sexual identity. can be very proud of the perform- Wal-Mart, R&M Heating and 1-800-772-1213 Karl's November 11, at 6:00 p.m., followed Mary Lou Wallner is the founder Submitted by the Berrien County Health Department 100th birthday ance by our Watervliet band. The Cooling, Wesco, Randy's BP of •Your last 10 years of eamings by a presentation by Mary Lou and and chief spokesman for TEACH, ^ 269 926-7121 f band was great! Boosters Coloma, William Kouvelis, Reflec- How knowledgeable Dear Editor, •Your highest 3 years of eamings Bob Wallner whose family is fea- an acronym for To Educate About tions, Swartzlanders, V-Force Auto Kolumn growth of cells that form tumors in Isobelle Beall, a former school- We can also be proud of their be- are you about your •Your highest 35 years of eamings tured in the film. the Consequences of Homophobia. appreciate Sales. By Karl Bayer, Editor and Publisher Lung disease the lungs and do not allow them to How much is the average Social Through the experiences of five Beginning in August 2000, she now A special thank you to the Tri-City Social Security By BCHD Staff work. An estimated one million peo- Security benefit? families including the Wallners, for- travels all over the country seeking Record. Your coverage of our Lung disease is a leading cause of ple worldwide die from lung cancer support of MAKE THIS HISTORIC TIME GREAT...Congratulations to Barack benefits? •About $507 mer House Majority Leader Richard to encourage people of faith to Homecoming events, as well as that death in Berrien County and the annually. About 87 percent of lung Obama on winning the election to be the 44th President of the United States. •About $1,079 Gephardt and Episcopal Bishop embrace their gay children. of all of our area students and ath- Social Security is a vital program U.S. One common lung disease is cancer cases are caused by smoking, Much will be made of the "historic" event, as Obama is the first African- •About $1,201 Gene Robinson, the film explores The library is located at 100 E. 4th Coloma's letes, continues to show your sup- that touches the lives of almost asthma, which affects approximately ther causes include radon, asbestos, American elected to our highest office; as it should be, America is the land •About $2,024 how people of faith handle, or tragi- Street in Michigan City, IN, and is port of our communities. Keep up everyone in the country. 20 million Americans. Asthma suf- and air pollution. of the free and of opportunity. If you don't retire at your full retire- cally fail to handle, having a gay handicap accessible. For informa- the good work - our students deserve Test your knowledge by answering ferers are very sensitive to airway A less common lung disease is Homecoming Now that that plateau has been reached, Americans must join together with ment age, will your eventual benefit child. This provocative film ex- tion, call (219) 873-3049. Fence it. the following questions. triggers such as infections, allergies, tuberculosis (TB). It is an infection him when he takes office to fix the ills plaguing our great land. be higher? plores the issue of literal interpreta- This educational program is pre- By Anne Bayer, Co-publisher Amy Garrod If you are an average wage eamer, smoke, and cold air. Asthma epi- transmitted through the air and usu- It will be to our great shame and a hazard to our future if we all don't take •Yes, your benefit will increase. tion of religious scriptural texts ver- sented by the Interfaith Committee events Coloma Athletic Booster Secretary how much of your pre-retirement sodes result in constricted airways. ally spreads with repeated exposure This year has been a fast one. I can- his fill. part in this historic moment and make it the beginning of the revitalization •No, your benefit amount is final sus acceptance and tolerance of to Promote Tolerance. Dear Editor, eamings will Social Security However, this disease can be man- to someone with active TB. Not not believe that November is here; I can remember bringing the Ping- of America. once you reach your full retirement homosexuality. Admission is free and all are wel- The Coloma Athletic Boosters replace? aged by medications. everyone who is infected will have time does fly by. I am typing this Pong tables up from the basement age. Informed by such respected voices come to attend. would like to thank the Coloma Homes for •About 20 percent Chronic Obstructive Pulrtionary •active TB and be sick, and it can be column on Friday morning, and it with my brothers and they would be TIME TO EXPEL THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE and expand the vot- ; How many baby boomers are 'as Bishop Desmond tutu, Harvard's Mature theme; parental discretion community of businesses and our •About 40 percent Disease (COPD) is another Common cured with medication. happens to be Halloween. set up in the living because our din- ing times. expected to reach retirement age^ J^ter Qaoipes,... Ojjjpcjpx Rabbi advised. • r'lJlUl I IJ Coloma students and athletes for a •About 70 percent lung condition, wmcliw actually Rates of TB in the U.S. are drop- The town is decorated with lots of ing room was small. Then on would Our Troops If Tuesday's huge election turnout and the millions of Americans who voted over the next 20 years? great week of Homecoming. We had In 1940, a 65-year-old male could two diseases, chronic bronchitis and ping and are generally less than orange and pumpkins it could find, go the table clothes. Most of the early and absentee are any indication, this is the time to change how the •About 20 million a lot of fun the entire week, starting expect to live another 12 years, but emphysema. This condition results 15,000 people annually. and I know that the school-age kids time they were cloths that Mom had presidential elections are run. •About 50 million with the Powder Puff game and end- benefit dinner today it is: in obstructed airflow and difficulty For more information, call the are watching that clock in order to embroidered herself. Most of us know states are assigned electoral votes by population size; thus •About 80 million Medical ing with the football game. •10 years breathing. Over 10 million Ameri- Berrien County Health Department get their costumes on. Then the kitchen duty would begin. a heavily populated state gets more electoral votes; the candidate with the How did you do? The answer key is I was very impressed with the raises •12 years 1 rem the healthcare cans suffer from COPD, and 80- at 926-7121. • The nice thing about this morning is We always had the usual fare and most popular votes in the state gets all the electoral votes. below. Remember: you don't have itel Homecoming Parade through down- •16 years ^ professionals at 90% of the deaths from COPD are a the streets are quiet and there are not some side salads. Most of the time it What happens is a candidate could barely squeak by with a win in a state to answer all the questions right to town Coloma. While the streets •25 years result of smoking. Subscribe to the too many trucks and cars on the would have been some kind of a $1,666.63 and get all the electoral votes; while the other candidate could win a bunch be a winner. Just go to www.social were not closed off for this event, all How many years of eamings will Another dangerous disease largely Tri-City Record; road. I know that by two or three Jello salad. And, of course, the final of other states with landsides and still get less electoral votes. securitv.gov where the prize is an in- " (Community the cars pulled over to let the kids go Dear Editor, your basic Social Security retire- caused by smoking is lung cancer. o'clock the streets will be filled to part was the pies Mom made from While a candidate may win the popular vote, another could win the election formative and easy-to-use Website. HOSPITAL see Page 4 for details! through. This was a flrn event for not A spaghetti dinner was held at ment benefit be based on? Lung cancer is the uncontrolled capacity with kids and moms and scratch. by winning more electoral votes. As in this election, candidates target cer- KEY: l.B- 2.Cj 3.C; 4.B; 5.A; 6.C only the athletes, band and Home- Hartford United Methodist Church bUKLfcSSMt/UM dads trick or treating. I could find her weeks before the tain states to win electoral votes; with little regard for the individual voter. s \ coming Court but for all the commu- on October 25, with proceeds for a I still love the faces of the small day, planning... with her cookbook With instant communication and computerized voting, there is no reason to Investing in Your Future nity families. home being built for Joshua Hoff- Focus on ones who are so proud to be some- in her lap and writing down what she keep the electoral vote... the election should be truly democratic with each By Charles Stein receive some type of health insurance The Coloma Athletic Boosters man who returned home in March, thing they have never been, or never had to do. She was very organized vote cast counting toward the election of a candidate. Investment as a retiree. Many large employers Flu shots: still the best way to 'shoo the flu' would like to especially thank the paralyzed from the chest down. will be. It is a fun time for all; but I and each and every penny was Representative extend health care coverage to retired The hugely successful phenomena of millions of voters casting ballots early Want Lo blioo away the flu/ Your best bet Fitness following sponsors for their support Josh was shot in the neck by a have to admit that last year Bill, our accounted for. in more than 30 states proves the concept would work across the country. Edwardjones workers, but as health care costs have By Ann DeHaven sniper in January of 2007 and spent is still rolling up your sleeve tor a flu shot, son-in-law, passed out the most of Some of the happiest times I can of our annual Port-a-Pit Chicken "Miklnc N«i*» of latnllag" risen, some companies have cut back Elections should be conducted over a four-day election weekend, with the and now is an optimum time to vaccinate Dinner. This is our largest fund-rais- 14 months in hospitals from Iraq to 154 Badt Dr. or eliminated this benefit. Generally the candy and I was not i quite so remember are all of our family at the polls open at least one day, all-night long, to accommodate voters who M Richmond, Virginia. Coloma against this year's flu straiiib. The flu usually Fall into fitness tired. At this time in my life, I get so dinner table, and the holidays were er of the year and we were able once speaking, you won't be eligible for would otherwise not be able to make a daytime election. Absentee ballots peaks between J anuary and March, so getting again to get most of the dinner paid This is the first home being built by 468-4153 Medicare until you are 65. If you re- tired passing out the candy. It goes the best. would still be available to those physically unable to make it to their polling Fall is a great time to get started on a fitness program! for by our sponsors. Many of these Homes for Our Troops in Michigan. tire before that age and your former vaccinated in die fall gives your body plenty from 3:00 until 7:00; by 7:00,1 have My dad would hold court with sto- place. Information about Homes for Our Retirement: What of time to build up an immunity," says Ed If you have children, they are back in school and back the lights off and my chair is full of ries and jokes and teasing and, of sponsors have been faithful through- employer doesn't cover you, you'll out the years to the Coloma Athletic Troops is available on its Website of "First Wave" Boomers need to find some health insurance to Newington, PA-C, a physician assistant with into a routine which helps to free up time for everyone me. course, we would all add our take on ELECTION DAY GAS GIFT...When I voted Tuesday moming, regular Boosters, and we appreciate every www.homesforourtroops.org. fill the gap. Stagg Medical Center in Harctbrd. "Depend- This week has been one of fall life. Some of the time Mom would gas was selling at $2.10 a gallon. No one is complaining, it will be interest- Should Know in the family. I don't know about you, but it seems I get one of them. I would like to thank the Tri-City •Social Security - You can begin col- ing upon your age and health status, either Ik ^ beauty, but last week I thought that add a bit, but usually she was too ing to see how low it goes before the oil cartel slows production to force the Alpha Baking Company, American Record for helping us promote this If you're a "senior" member of the lecting Social Security benefits at age n flu shot or rhe flu m ist are vaccination Ed Ncwington. PA-C more done when I have more things to schedule into my winter had arrived. I was so cold as busy laughing at Dad and his one- prices back up. benefit. Your paper is an asset to the baby boom generation - generally 62, but you'll get larger monthly options, and both ofter great protection from Faniilv Medicine I went on my rounds to see the local liners. Legion Post 362, Berrien Teachers day because I actually have to keep moving through my defined as those bom between 1946 Credit Union, Amhawk Steel Fab., Tri-City Area, and your willingness checks if you wait until you reach the sneezing, sniffling, coughs and complica- merchants. Our plates would all be so full and ANNIVERSARY SUBSCRIBERS...Since I made the offer a couple scheduled activities in order to get to everything. If I to promote functions in this area is and 1964 - you've seen a lot in your "normal" retirement age, which, if tions of rhe influenza virus." One of the City workers was even cleaned up to the last bone. Then out Bovens Biscuits, APL Logistics, months ago to give a 50th wedding anniversary subscription to long-time life: the Cold War, the first moon you are in the first wave of baby have a day where I don't have anything to do, it seems Chemical Bank - Coloma, Berry's such a blessing. Although some sec flu as a minor inconvenience, many people can putting up "Season's Greetings" came those pies. We could pick out subscribers, there have been a few takers. Even a couple who had just cele- landing, the birth of the Internet and boomers, will be about age 66. When Hardwood Floor, Coloma Cafe, Bos I would also like to thank Bonna become seriously ill from flu, especially when it leads to more serious ' I get nothing done and before I know it, the day is over. signs. With the job of selling ads, I the one we liked best. Mom made a brated the happy day and had renewed their subscription at the same time much more. But in just a few years, should you start taking payments? It Concrete, Country Kitchen, Cutting VanderLyn and Hartford Harding's, do operate at least three weeks butterscotch pie that most of the came back in and got a year's credit. you may face something you proba- depends on a variety of factors, in- conditions such as pneumonia. With fall comes a change in the weather which moves Comers, Dimaggio's, Dr. Darlene Timothy Stine of North Oakland ahead of everyone else so when I family craved. She would make that Florence Sieber called last week to note she and Edward had been married bly never thought you'd see: your cluding your health, family history of more fitness activities indoors. If you are used to walk- Commodities in Lawrence, Jimmy "The Onrers for Disease Control and Prrvcnrion (CDC) indicate saw George putting up Christmas Getz, Easy Street, Dr. Karpanty, retirement. To make a smooth transi- one quite often and it always disap- 58 years and she knew she had taken the Record for at least 36 years. "We longevity and other sources of in- that iJome. 200,000 people are hospitalized, each year, with flu-relared ing or jogging outdoors, start thinking now of how you Hagar Bar and Grill, Dr. Mayle, John's of Benton Harbor, Gordon tion to this stage of your life, you'll signs I did not think is was odd. peared. I was never much of a pie started taking the Watervliet Record when the Hartford Day Spring closed, come. conditions," says Newington. "The very young, the elderly, and Harding's, Dr. Moss, Ma & Pa's Food Service, the many women of need to become familiar with a few are going to be able to continue exercising once the bad I went to some of the stores in person but, let me tell you, I did to keep up with all the local news." the 94-year-old offered. She sealed the Further employment - If you decide those with chronic health condition? such a? congestive heart fail' Country Kettle, Duffield and Hartford United Methodist Church, key financial topics. Benton Harbor and they had some manage to fill up on the Jello salad. deal by declaring, "Your paper is a 100 times better than The Herald- to do some type of work after retire- ure, asrhma and diabetes are at particular risk." weather hits. If you are usually active during the sum- Pastrick, McDonald's, Handy Spot, and others in the community who Consider the following: ment, whether for financial or per- displays for Christmas. I am one to Once the pies were done, the tables Palladium." mer with yard work and gardening, decide now what shop at the craft and sewing and art would be put back in the basement •Retirement plan income - For the sonal reasons, you'll need to factor Who should get the flu shot? "In general, anyone who wants to past few decades, you may have been this income into your overall retire- reduce their risk of flu can get a flu shot," says Kewington. But the type of activity you are going to take up to be able to supplies stores, and I realize that and the TV switched on for the TRI-CITY RECORD LLC CUTS COMPOST...Long-time subscriber Vince Pratt dropped a note off dba Watervliet Record - Coloma Courier - Hartford News building financial resources for ment income strategies. For instance, vaccinc is particularly recommcndcd tor: those of us who feel the need to games; and it would stay that way all with his renewal check this week, writing, "Four months ago I cancelled keep that same activity level up. Most people tend to 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Watervliet, MI 49098 retirement through an employer- if you're eaming a reasonable make some gifts for the holidays day. Some watched TV and some Compost. No dish, nothing I have to pay for, and I love it." • People 50 years of age and older gain weight over the winter, and I think it is due to a (269) 463-6397 Fax 463-8329 sponsored plan - such as a 401(k) or amount from a post-retirement job, have begun them. were at the dining room table play- Vince recalls a Kolumn of some time ago when 1 renamed Comcast Cable E-mail to: rtCtfrdf^,i2k«Cgm www.tricitvrecord.com a traditional pension - and possibly you may want to delay taking money • Children age 6 months to 19 years combination of overeating during the holidays and a So those stores having up the ing card games. Our family was big "Compost" for all the crap being broadcasted. an IRA. Now, however, it's time to from your 401(k) or traditional IRA- reminders that if we are going to on card games; as Dad and Mom Karl Bayer, Publisher/Editor Amy Loshbough, Business Manager • Pregnant women lack of exercise because you are stuck inside. It all Vince continues, "No more Compost ads and, best of all, no more blast- determine just how much retirement though you'll have to start taking dis- make a gift now is the time to start said, it was free fun. Anne Bayer, Advertising Sales Bonnie Bannen, Copy Editor mouth Billy Mays ads." income these vehicles will produce. tributions when you reach 70-1/2). • People with chronic medical conditioib, such ab astluua, conges- comes back to the same old formula - if you want to does not surprise me. But some of I can remember my brothers and USPS669-340 permit for the TYi-City Record, a weekly newspaper "I get all the news on radio and listen to John Jay in the afternoon when I'm A traditional pension will provide with perioaical postage paid at Watervliet, Michigan, 49098. Also, according to the Social Securi- tive heart failure, diabetes or cystic fibrosis lose weight, you have to eat less and exercise more! As the other stores such as clothing and myself dressing to go out ice-skat- in the house." you regular payments based on your ty Administration, if you start collect- Postmaster, send address changes to: P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 • Residents of nursing homes or long-term care facilities you age, you may find that you have to follow this for- shoes also have the season's greet- ing. We would head out to the Vince has got the right idea. Cable TV, and dish, and satellite have got a years of service and salary, but you ing Social Security when you're ings signs out. Michigan State Fairgrounds where Errors... Please notify the TVi-City Record immediately stranglehold on all the big sports programming, movie and specialty chan- have much more flexibility and lati- younger than your full retirement • Anyone who cures tor or lives with a person at high risk lor flu mula just to maintain your current weight. No matter They completely forget about there was a rink and we would spend of any errors or omissions in the news or advertising content in nels, and all the crap in-between. As prices continue to increase and quality tude when it comes to taking with- age, you will lose $1 of benefits for •complications what the season, fitness should always be a priority! Thanksgiving Day. That day is still most of the winter weekends at the this issue. While the Tri-City Record endeavors to correct any continues to deteriorate, I see a swing back to the "free and local" broadcast drawals from a 401 (k) or IRA. How every $2 you earn above a certain "Unlike the common cold, which may make you miserable tor a one of my favorites. rink. That was our hobby. errors or omissions that may occur, it cannot be held responsible channels, as more people say the cable programs just aren't worth it. An much you withdraw directly affects annual amount ($13,560 in 2008). We achieve because we believe! I can remember as a small child that for the same following the publication of the next issue. how long your money will last, so day or two, flu can last a week to ren days, and usually hrings with it We would come home around 11:00 antenna on a tower brings in all the network broadcast channels; 6-12 or so, Once you reach full retirement age, This column is written for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice you may want to consult with a pro- fever, cough, aching muscles and extreme fatigue," say? Newington. we would always have relatives to and pull out that pie and have turkey Letters to the editor,.. The Tri-City Record welcomes all letters to some folks around here tell me. you can keep all your benefits, no of your healthcare provider before beginning a new diet or exercise program. fessional financial advisor to deter- "A flu shot is a quick and effective alrernarivr to a hour of influenza. our home and Mom and Dad would sandwiches and pie. I could never the editor. Letters are subject to editing and will be published at the dis- Vince is listening to radio for his national news and reading the Tri-City matter how much you earn. mine the appropriate withdrawal And raking the rime to become vaccinated also protects your friends, cook. My mom made a meat stuffing decide when the turkey was better, cretion of the editor. All letters must be signed and must include a phone Record for the local news. So, there you have them - just a few number and address so that authorship may be verified. rates for these accounts, based on of the financial issues you'll need to family and co-workers from this highly contagious condition." that we all really loved, especially the first time we ate it or later on in As I see the Record's paid subscriber list increasing and newsstand sales Letters should be typed. Letter authorship identity may be withheld your projected retirement lifestyle, explore as you lead the baby boom Contoare Express. Dad. He could not eat chicken or a sandwich; but after hours in the nearly double in the past four years, I can see a trend of more folks going Communiiv Hnspiuil is offering flu shots at the After Hours Clinic on the by request, at the discretion of the editor. The publication deadline for let- life expectancy, risk tolerance and cohort into retirement. By taking turkey. He always said there was a cold and on the ice, the sandwich back to the smaller papers and the smaller TV station and radio program- hospitd's crttnpus. Clinic hours are Morviny through Friday, 5pm-10pm The Better Idea in Women's Gyms! ters to the editor is 12 noon, on Tuesday for that week's issue. other factors. your time and exploring all your reason it was called "fowl." So with was pretty good. ming because of increased quality and value. and Saturday and Sunday from 12pm'fipm and no appointment is neces- •Health insurance - Well before you options, you can make the transition 7139 Red Arrow Hwy., Coloma, MI 49038 Mom's great stuffing. Dad would eat sary retire, consult with your employer's pleasant - and rewarding. 463-3364 contoursexpress.com/colomami benefits office to leam if von can

i 4 Tri-City Record November 6. 2008 By this time we were approaching Battle Creek. I said, "If you will stop Coloma students November 6, 2008 Tri-City Record 5 Tri-City Area History Page talking about it on the radio, when we come through on our way back, I a awarded will leave a jug under the overpass at Brinkers to celebrate he Paw Paw River Journal the Battle Creek exit. Now, just academic letters don't say anymore!" 40th wedding anniversary I put on our right turn signal and and chevrons Mr. and Mrs. David Brinker of Watervliet are celebrating their 40th wed- began to ease over at the exit so we ding anniversary. could go into Bill Knapp's and get By Christina Glass David and the former Vicki Smith were married November 9, 1968, at St. some lunch. He watched us turn off; Coloma High School Principal John Joseph's Catholic Church in Watervliet. Father Donald Wieber officiated. and as he roared down the highway Brown recently awarded 49 students Nothing, even rain and a snowstorm, could dampen the happiness they felt he waved out of the window. I could with Academic letters. These letters on that day. Also, during the ceremony, tremors were felt from an earthquake hear his voice getting fainter. "OK, were presented in recognition of centered in Kentucky. David and Vicki just thought it meant their wedding Double D, catch you next time..." academic achievement, and the win- was an "earth-shattering" event! and then his voice came back even ners must meet certain criteria to be David is Manager for Sales and Special Projects at Hanson Mold in St. fainter, "Wow, White Lightning!" eligible. Bv Roy M. Davis Joseph. He is also Treasurer for the Watervliet Joint Fire Board and a Incoming sophomores, for their COLOMA HIGH SCHOOL 10TH-GRADE WINNERS...of Academic letters were: (seated, from the left) As Marion and I came off the inter- Commissioner for the City of Watervliet. freshman year, had to be em oiled in Kelli Brown field, Sophia Burke, Aaron Corbitt, Megan Doolen, Alexandra Ehlers; (standing, from the left) ers... if we didn't act like nerds. state, I had the worst urge to scrunch Vicki was employed for 20 years with North Berrien Adult Education. More four academic courses and main- Amy Heater, Chelsea Howell, Joseph Huizar, Kayla Lacer, Heather Leonard, Bradley Moore, and Kylee One clear Friday aftemoon, the down in my seat. I had the feeling DO YOU REMEMBER?...The year was 1908 and the place was the Watervliet Post They have three sons, four grandchildren and are expecting two more tained a 3.5 grade point average. Morlock. (Christina Glass photos) work week was finished. Marion that everyone out there with a CB Office. Mary Schwarz is sorting mail on the far left. Can you identify any of the other grandchildren in November 2008 and February 2009. Moonshine and I loaded up our water jugs, suit- was watching us turn in to Bill Sophomores, juniors, and seniors workers? Share your recollections with Alex Gates, Director/Curator at North Berrien Since 1 wrote that last story on cases and headed for a weekend visit Knapp's, park that Scout loaded must maintain a 3.5 grade point White Lightning, as moonshine is here in the Hartford area. Around with White Lightning jugs, get out, Historical Museum in Coloma. Give him a call at (269) 468-3330. average for the year and be enrolled called, I've had it on my mind. And Albion I had the CB on and was and walk in to get in line with all of in a minimum of six to eight aca- Blue Star Mothers sponsor it made me think of a stow 1 had in talking with some of the truckers the law-abiding citizens waiting for demic classes each year. this column years ago. So 1 decided along the way. their food. If a student had received an Acade- mic letter, he or she can qualify for a Support The Troops to rewrite it for perhaps some new We passed a big rig, and the driver So that's my White Lightning story Rolling Back The Years readers... people who. back in the said on his radio, "How about that from long ago... and I'm the guy Chevron by maintaining a 3.5 grade day. were not subscribing to the Tri Scout just passed me?" He could see who has never even tasted the stuff! Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By point average and be enrolled in six Christmas Open House City Record. my whip antenna on the back As reported in the local newspapers: Coloma Courier, academic courses. By Lynn Attila For years we lived in Ann Arbor, bumper. Hartford Day Spring, and Watervliet Record. Seniors who have previously re- Forensic The sixth annual Support The Troops Christmas Open House, sponsored by and it is a marvelous town. Only "Yeah," 1 replied, "you've got the ceived an Academic Letter may Blue Star Mothers of America Inc. #177, will be held on Saturday, Novem- thing we had trouble getting adjust- Double D here (that was my handle receive a Chevron with five academ- Genealogy ber 8, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., at Michigan Lutheran High School, 615 Marquette ed to was the city water... it had a back in those days)." NEWS FROM THE COLOMA COURIER ic courses with a 3.5 grade point average. Woods Road, in St. Joseph. funny taste. When people came to "Double D, I'd like to ask you a 100 YEARS AGO -1908 party recently at the home of her Phillip Tavolacci is the new vocal is topic of Academic courses include English, Help make Christmas special for our servicemen/women fighting in Iraq visit and we served coffee, they question." Every fall Coloma sends a number parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dunning. music teacher of Coloma. Mr. Tavo- math, science, social studies, and ADDITIONAL CHS 10TH-GRADE ACADEMIC LETTER...winners were; (seated, from the left) Sutton and Afghanistan. would almost always remark on the "Go ahead," I said. of hunters to the north woods in Mrs. Ella Kull, who has been visit- lacci will be in charge of both high Genealogical foreign language. Needham, Alexa Neumann, Dianna Piekard, Kaitlin Sink, Samantha M. Smith; (standing, from the left) This long-standing service organization will be accepting donated items that marvelous flavor. Our coffee was "Well," he said, "I don't mean to be quest of deer. On Tuesday moming ing relatives and friends in the school and junior high vocal music Stephanie Sutton, Julie Timm, Emma Tressmer, Kaytlin Veverka, Alexander Wilcox, Derek Wyant, and will be sent overseas in holiday "goodie" boxes. This is a time to make the known far and wide. What very few personal or anything, but I noticed a party consisting of David Muth, Society meeting Coloma, Benton Harbor area for the programs. Olivia Zvonar. Not available for the photo were Morgan Brink, Jonathan Coburn, Shawnna Ezell, Karsten holidays a little less lonely for our brave. people knew was that we used for- you got the back of that rig full of D.J. Muth, C.W. Harris, Philander past five weeks, has left for her Catrina Clark, daughter of Mr. and Johnson, Sarah Kettlehut, Dillon Liedtke, Jennifer Rauner, Jocelyn Sarno, and Rebecka Willming. Suggested items for donation are: "AA" batteries, breakfast or granola bars, eign water! This was in the days glass jugs... what are they for?" Pearson, Albert Becht and John home in Pasadena, Calif, where she November 19 Mrs. Casey Clark, is this year's Benefit disposable cameras, flip-flops, solid deodorant, instant drink mixes, alcohol- before bottled water became so pop- I figured that's what he wanted to Vanderveer left Coloma, and on is engaged in nursing and the real recipient of the (DAR) Good Citi- free baby wipes, sunscreen, hard candy, disposable razors, gum, mints, puz- ular. know. I thought a moment, then The Berrien County Genealogical Thursday S.D.Guy, George Lorenz, estate business. zens Award. zle books, etc. We had about 20 glass gallon jugs; came on the radio and said, "I'd Society is excited to announce the M.E. Potter C.M. Morrison, Frank "Let's Go Roller Skating - Steve's Santa will be showcased at this event, along with other "special" guests. and whenever we came over to really just as soon not talk about it." speaker for the Wednesday, Nov- and John Haid and Joseph Helbling Rink - Paw Paw Lake." Every Wed- Submitted by volunteer Barb A uction The public is invited. Hartford for a visit, we brought the 1 knew this would whet his interest. ember 19, meeting is Chriss Lyon, a left Coloma. nesday, Friday & Sunday Evenings - Abrams at Coloma Public Library, Blue Star Mothers encourages everyone in our communities to join them for jugs in the back of our International He thought a moment, then said, local researcher, historical writer, W. W. Seabury, Proprietor of the Co- Admission 35cents, tax included. from the Coloma Courier newspa- this effort to do something wonderful for our troops. Scout Traveler. This was a sort of "Why not?" forensic genealogist and BCGS loma flouring mill, has just received 30 YEARS AGO-1978 for pastor on pers donated by the Tri-City Record. If you can't attend, you can still participate! Send donations to B.S.M., P.O. SUV. before they became so popu- member. She will speak on Forensic I let him chew on it for a while, then a carload of cotton-seed meal which Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Beehler, Hours: Monday & Friday, 10:00 Box 76, Stevensville, MI 49127. lar... and gas was also a lot cheaper Genealogy. is on sale at the mill. said, "Did you ever hear of White Lake Road, Coloma, announced the a.m.-5:30p.m.: Tuesday, Wednesday November 15 Need more information? Call 621-2715, 684-5086, or 429-8193. back then! We would fill the jugs Lightning?" The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. 60 YEARS AGO - 1948 engagement of their daughter, Su- & Thursday. 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: On Saturday, November 15, Keeler with good Hartford water from the "Yeah, but what about it?" and is being held at the Family Miss Ann Marie Dunning enter- sanne M., to Philip J. Knuth, son of and Saturday. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. General Baptist Church, 63627 deep well out at Marion's folks' "I really don't want to talk about it." History Center, LDS Family History tained 12 friends at a Halloween Mrs. Inez Knuth, Coloma. Phone: 468-3431 REGISTER Territorial Road in Keeler, will be farm. Thus we always had excellent Again silence. Then he said, "Why Center, 395 Jakway, Benton Harbor. FOR FREE FRIDAY NIGHT hosting a Benefit Auction for Rev. water to make coffee! And thereby not?" The evening is open to the public, NEWS FROM THE HARTFORD DAY SPRING $50.00 Bill Martin. The Auction will begin GAS CARD hangs my other tale about moon- "OK," I answered, "I'll tell you... so bring your friends and neighbors. 90 YEARS AGO-1918 60 YEARS AGO-1948 Friday night. FISH FRY at 2:00 p.m. and end when every- shine. then I want you to forget about it." Pleasq park on the north side of the Halloween in Hartford was marked Mrs. George Tyrrell will entertain An election on a proposal to merge CHS 11TH-GRADERS HONORED...(seated, from the left) Michael Payovich and Jacob Southard were thing is sold. In those days everyone had a CB "All right," he answered. building and use that entrance. by the usual variety of pranks. The the Hartford Women's club at 2 p.m. the Hartford and Lawrence school awarded Academic letters at Coloma High School recently. Juniors who were awarded chevrons were: (seat- AT LAWRENCE Everyone is invited to attend and WAFFLE HOUSE OF AMERICA radio. It was a good safety feature "Well," I said, "we're on our way to Lyon, a 9-1-1 Supervisor for Berri- youths of the village were out in Tuesday. Mrs. Nellie Smith and districts may be held in December. ed, third from the left and foUowing) Lindsey Hauch, Ryan Heater, Chad Herman; (standing, from the left) enjoy yourself and purchase some- EXIT 52 LAWRENCE for traveling, albeit way overused. Kentucky for a load of White en County, is also the Historian and force and local folk arose Friday Mrs. Myrtle Hammond will be co- The Hartford Board of Education Brittany Hicks, Kathleen O^Brien, Stevee Parrigin, and Jeffrey Sirk. Not available for the photo were thing. All proceeds will be given to On the highway, 1 usually "ratchet- Lightning, and I don't want to talk Webmaster for the History section of moming to find that, during the hostesses. Topic for the aftemoon last week accepted a recommenda- Chevron winners Rebecca Guntz and Ethan Street. Rev. Martin to help him and his fam- ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH AND SHRIMP BUFFET jawed" with some of the truckers... about it." the Berrien County Sheriffs De- hours of darkness, doorsteps and will be antiques. Roll call will be tion of a merger study committee FEATURING A FULL SALAD BAR, FRIED FISH, ily with medical and living expenses several times they saved us from "Wow," he exclaimed, "White partment. Her passion has always other moveable articles had mysteri- answered by telling a story about an and authorized drafting of a resolu- BAKED FISH, SMELT, HUSH PUPPIES, while he is receiving treatment at the CORN CASSEROLE, ZUCCHINI, detours and other road hazards. Lightning! Say, how could I get a been historical research and geneal- ously disappeared, while the village antique brought to the meeting. Mrs. tion calling the special election. The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minneso- MAC AND CHEESE, CORN MUFFINS They would talk with us four-wheel- jug of it?" ogy- store fronts were liberally smeared Walter Markillie will give a report Lawrence Board of Education is ta, for Acute Myelogenous Leuke- AND MORE, PLUS A FREE DESSERT! Recently, she was involved in help- with soap and paraffin and were in on a recent meeting of the southwest expected to join in the action. mia. , ing to identify the remains of a plane dire need of furbishing. Much of the district convention of women's KIDS UNDER 10 YRS EAT BUFFET FOR Hartford Mayor Arthur Hope re- He has had a bone marrow trans- $1.00 OFF THRU crash victim from NWA Flight 4422, youthful activity was harmless mis- clubs. $3.99 & INCLUDES KIDS DRINK ceives a flower as an early voter plant and is recovering from that NOVEMBER which went down near Anchorage, chief but some of it bordered on Claudette Grosse was guest of Tuesday from Mrs. Richard Butcher, SERVING 4.00 P.M. UNTIL 8.00 P.M. Reminiscing With procedure at the Gift of Life Trans- NOW $7.99 PH. (269) 674-8500 Alaska, on March 12, 1948. The maliciousness with resultant damage honor at a party Saturday in the Hartford florist. El-Rich Floral shop plant House in Rochester. identification was made through a to property. The principal damage home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. presented flowers to the first 50 per- There will be all sorts of items rehydration technique that adds was caused by the overturning of Roy Grosse, celebrating her 12th Pearl Playford sons who cast ballots in Tuesday's available, and there will also be a moisture to dried-out fingerprints outbuildings. birthday anniversary. Twelve guests COLOMA 12TH-GRADE CHEVRON WINNERS...were: (from the left) Vincent Burke, Austin Guess, general election. concession stand available to keep and re-creates DNA from previously Mrs. E.M. Alden, who is residing attended the combination Halloween Huston Harrison, Travis Steinhoff, and Ryan Wolff. As originally published in The W atervliet Record 1959-1966 away thirst and hunger during the damaged cells due to formaldehyde with her mother, Mrs. H. Place, on and birthday party. Submitted by Librarian Stephanie aftemoon. KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LOCAL SCHOOL NEWS BY exposure. east Main street, last Saturday re- 40 YEARS AGO -1968 Daniels at Hartford Public Library S,IJBSCRIBING T0 THE Pearl's columns have been compiled and republished m book Chriss also helped locate an indi- ceived a box of fine pike and white- The cheerleaders are organizing a from microfilm copies of the New b O O ks at TRI-CITY RECORD... 463-6397 form as ^eminisang With Pearl Playford, and are available for vidual in Ireland who shared the fish sent by her husband, who is a pep session for 7 p.m. Thursday. A Hartford Day Spring. Hours: same mitochondrial DNA to find out purchase at the Tn-City Record office, the S\X' Michigan commercial fisherman at the lakes snake dance will start at the park and Monday & Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.- the identity of the victim. Watervliet Store in the Great Lakes Antiques Mall and on-line at along the Minnesota-Canada line. proceed to the old athletic field 7:00 p.m.: Tuesday, Thursday & . " J-V- • Lyon will talk about her experi- The largest specimen was a pike RemmiscingBooks.com email: [email protected] where a bonfire will be set. The In- Friday, 10:00-5:00 p.m.: and Sat- Rcla«iomljip Marxcr: ences in the search to identify the weighing ISYi pounds. dians will play Eau Claire in the urday. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. District As first printed on Thursday, October 12, /96/..."Watervliet Fair a Big victim. She will also speak on her final game of the season away on Phone: 621-3408 Concerned about your Success" is the big headline in the October 13, 1911, issue of The Record. current search for relatives of those Library Many local residents will remember this event of 50 years ago. It was the lost on another plane crash and the PAW PAW LAKE ROTARY propane company's MM FROM THE WATERVIJF.TRECORD Watervliet District Library has the community's first attempt at a Street Fair and it was estimated that some recent discovery of the local (Serving Coloma, Watervliet, & Hartford) 90 YEARS AGO-1918 prise party on November 9th. She nition Night. following new titles in fiction: ability to serve you this winter? 5.000 persons visited the show, which occurred October 11,1911, exactly 50 gravesite from NWA Flight 2501, The influenza, which has held the and her late husband, Ernest, came I See You Evervwhere by Julia years ago yesterday. "It is better than state fairs" was the comment of many which crashed in Lake Michigan in Submitted by Sara Duris from files country in a serious epidemic grip Glass; Moscow Rules by Daniel 1950. to Paw Paw Lake for their honey- at Watervliet District Library from COAT COLLECTION Let Town & Country Gas show you what who attended the colorful affair. It was thought at the time that it would be Silva; The Brass Verdict by Michael for several weeks, has subsided moon. They remained to establish the Watervliet Record newspapers friendly, courteous, professional hometown made an annual affair and I have often wondered why it wasn't. Instead, The Genealogical Society will also Paw Paw Lake Rotary is collecting coats materially and in many places the the well-known Eillinee Resort, Connelly; Devil Bone by Kathy propane service is all about. Hartford caught onto the idea resulting in the staging of the Van Buren Fair hold the "election of officers for donated by the Tri-City Record. ban on public gatherings has been Cash or checks will be the only Reichs, and Called Out of Darkness: for the needy 2009" at the November 19 meeting. which they operated for the follow- Hours: Monday, 1:00-8:00 p.m.: that was for many years a decided success. A Spiritual Confession bv Anne Call Town & Country Gas for your lifted. ing 62 years before retiring in 1969. Tuesday, 1:00-5:00 p.m.: Wednes- accepted method of payment. It was labeled the "Watervliet Street Fair and Com Contest" and was Members will also be asked to vote winter quote today! Mr. and Mrs. Willard Welsh and Mr. Frederick Hamlin and Marilyn If you need further information, Rice. Help someone stay warm!!! declared the biggest event of its kind ever pulled off in a town the size of on the newly revised bylaws. day, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Thurs- and Mrs. Theron Forbes motored to Daly, both of Watervliet, received please call Brenda at (269) 424- New large-print fiction includes: Watervliet. It surpassed anything its promoters had dreamed of in size, vari- Check the PastFinder newsletter day. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Friday. Please drop off a coat at Harding's Grand Rapids and back Sunday. the 1978 Leo Stanley Memorial 5152 or (269) 325-5359. Sunset by Karen Kingsbury; Being ety and high class character of exhibits. I recall that the day was perfect, for election details. Be sure to come 1:00-5:00 p. m.; and Saturday, 10:00 Town & They went via the West Michigan Elizabeth by Barbara Taylor Brad- and vote. Award for Outstanding 4-H Boy and a.m.-2:00 p.m. (in Coloma, Watervliet or Hartford) mild and sunny all day. If it had been made to order it could not have been ford; and The Gate House by Nelson Pike to Holland and returned by way Girl at the 35th Annual Fall Recog- Phone: 463-6382 k Country Gas better and everyone in Watervliet wore a broad smile. The Berrien County Genealogical of Kalamazoo, pronouncing the lat- Births DeMille. Albert Schwartz was credited with having the largest family and Lon Society is a nonprofit organization (269) 468-6721 • (866) 792-8266 ter route much the best. Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph, is Brooks hauled the biggest load of people to the Fair. F.B. Dustin presented whose purpose is to stimulate inter- Coats need to be clean & in Good Repair 5520 Interlochen Road • Coloma, Ml 49038 The woman suffrage amendment pleased to announce the following Charlotte Goff a prize box of chocolates for the largest and best ear of com est in genealogy and to acquire and carried the township by a nearly 2 to Save money with our births: grown by a girl in the sixth grade. share genealogical materials. 1 vote - 225 for to 113 against. A baby boy was bom to Carmen The following were winners in the Culinary, Dairy and Flower section: For more information, check out the 60 YEARS AGO-1948 Schaffer of Coloma on Tuesday, White bread. Mrs. W.A. Easton: brown bread, Mary Blackman; doughnuts, BCGS Website at www.bcgen multi-policy discount! Rampant gasoline fumes, which October 28, 2008, at 2:48 p.m. The Mrs. August Morlock; dairy butter, Mrs. A. Herzog; canned fruit, Mrs. E.T. soc.com. have made themselves manifest in baby weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces. Clauseer; jelly, Mrs. McNees; pickles, Mary Kniebes; asters, Dorothy the basement of the A.J. Alfing gro- A baby girl was bom to Amanda Leonard: dahlias. Mrs. John Whitney: nasturtiums, Letha Hunt; best pump- hen you insure your car and home or mobile home 20 minutes GOT NEWS? cery store, the Legner drug store, Trowbridge and Wyatt Hickey of kin pie, Mrs. Allie Danneffel; biggest dozen of eggs, Carrie Olds. Girls and in the basement of the residence Sodus on Sunday, November 2, Average ER waiting time under 14: White bread. Irma Rogers; sugar cookies. Lulu Easton. 463-NEWS! with us, through Auto-Owners Insurance Company, * - of Mrs. Marion Hinckley in down- 2008, at 9:36 a.m. The baby town Watervliet are this week re- we II save you money with their weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces. sponsible for a visit here by Detec- No one ever plans to have a medical emergency, but Tri-City Record Subscription Form tive Bums of the Michigan State multi-policy discount! 1 Hour Photo when one does occur, you want to find care and fast. For Police to investigate J Name Mature policyholders can emergency care, Community Hospital is available around In the closest presidential race in 32 Pharmacy 4.:\. ****&$%> years, one which threw the public the clock, 365 days a year. Provided by highly skilled I Mailing Address earn even greater savings. Health & Beauty Aids opinion poll takers into complete I City, State & Zip_ Package Liquor emergency medicine staff, you can take comfort knowing confusion, the electorate went to the Contact our agency today! that we're here when you need us. Annual rate: please circle & pay the amount that applies to your address: polls on Tuesday of this week to re- elect President Harry S. Truman. Toys & Gifts Berrien & Van Buren Co. $37 Mich. $51 Snowbirds $56 U.S. $61 Fred Thomas, America's favorite vluto-Owners Insurance -'ca baritone and star of NBC, Broadway Life Home Car Business Candy-Cards-Wrap l*iNr PnAkir.fkfA "• 400 Medical Park Drive Send with payment to... Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 and Hollywood, will come to Open (Communit3 y Watervliet, MI 49098 To Pay with Credit Card.,. VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card Watervliet on Nov. 9 to perform in the high school gym. Daily "HOSPITAL Don Young Insurance •na (269) 463-3111 Card # Expiration date 30 YEARS AGO -1978 Main St. BORGESSHtAllH communityhospitalwatervliet.com Mrs. Hildegarde Erickson was hon- 463-6773 323 N. Main St., Watervliet 7 Phone number ored on her 90th birthday with a sur- Hartford ill ri«^ •••••••••••••• 'Source. Arbor Associates Survey November 6, 2008 Tri-City Record 7

6 Tri-City Record November 6, 2008 Sheriff Dale R. Gribler (22,672); Rummage sale set for ELECTIONS Clerk Tina Leary (22,046); Trea- November IS in Middle Wheeler named Teacher of the Year Tri-City Area Obituaries surer Karen Makay (21,816); Drain CONTINUED FROM PAGE / Commissioner Joe Parman (21,570); School gymnasium LORRAINE KSTHKR ing TV westerns. He served as Past ions to continue." The Republican Register of Deeds Carole Motycka L)F FIKLDS Master in the Coloma Masonic won in all six precincts. (22,169); and Surveyor Donald WHS Lodge. Most of all, Charley cher- All Berrien County elected officials, Lorraine Esther Dc Fields, 77, of Gilchrist (21,570). ished time spent with his family and with the exception of Hinkelman, ' olonia. passed District 4 Commissioner (which Class of 2010 particularly with his grandchildren. ran unopposed this November 4. away Wednesday includes Hartford City and Town- Survivors include: his ex-wife. Neighboring Commissioner Robert morning, Oc- ship) Richard Freestone and District Boots; children - Debra (Todd) Wooley of District I, which includes seeking tober 29, 200S, at 6 Commissioner Donald Hanson Kienzle of Russellville, Kentucky, Coloma City and Charter Township, Sunset Shores in (which includes Keeler Township) and Stuart (Angela) Phebus of Hagar Township and a portion of rummage Benton Town- were both re-elected and did not Hartford; and by his grandchildren - Benton Township, received 4,144 ship. face opposition. Freestone received Page, Stefan and Tess Kienzle and votes. donations \ funeral sen ice 2,323 votes and Hanson received Hailey and Trevor Phebus. The other elected officials of »elebrating her 2,644. The Watervliet High School Junior In addition to his parents, he was Berrien County received the follow- ile was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday. CNA PARTICIPANTS...(from the left) Shadow Kohler, Lois Robinson, Deme Caldwell, Kayla Corbin, Class is seeking donations of all preceded in death by his brother, ing votes: Prosecutor Arthur J. Hartford Township November 1, 2()()S, at Florin- WATERVLIET FIREFIGHTERS QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED... this Michelle Bickbam, Sonya Romeo, Nichole Campbell, instructor Jayme Diehl, Roslyn Hickmott, Bethany kinds of items in good condition for Donovan Phebus. Cotter (48,945); Clerk Louise M. All positions in Hartford Township Davidson Funeral Chapel, 249 E. automobile fire at Harding^s Friendly Market last week. The car's Cagle, Zach Cutlip, and Michelanne Robinson. Not available for the photo was Erica Bisbo. its Saturday, November 15, rum- Stine (50,390); Sheriff L. Paul were unopposed. The numbers for « enter Street, in Coloma, with owner was inside the store shopping in the afternoon on October 30 and mage sale, which will be held from Bailey (51,842); Drain Commis- this municipality are as follows: Pastor Roy Jeffries offieiating. A was unaware of the situation. A call was made to 9-1-1 by a passer-by. 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the Death Notices sioner Roger Zilke (48,891); Supervisor Ron Sefcik (766); Clerk Certified Nursing Assistant private burial was held at North The car was totaled and, while the fire was close to the store, the build- Middle School gymnasium. Treasurer Bret Witkowski (49,224); Julie L. Sweet (794); Treasurer Shore Memory Gardens, Hagar Susie Mae Brown, 62. of Covert, ing was not damaged. (Watervliet Police Department photo) Donated items may be dropped off Register of Deeds Lori Jarvis Vanessa Wilmoth (759); and trustees Community Hospital Foundation funds new Shores, on Monday, November 3. Ml, died Wednesday, October 29, at the WMS gymnasium on Friday, (48,795); and Surveyor John Kamer Kurt B. Dowd (743) and John F. v isitation was held from 1:00 to 2008, at home. Filbrandt Family November 14, from 4:00 until 8:00 (48,246). McLellan (672), • weeks. I was invited to the baby Brian Ray Prescott is wanted on 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral Funeral Home. South Haven. program to train future healthcare workers shower on October 25 but, needless an outstanding fel- p.m. City of Hartford • • lome. Memorials may be made to Donna Belle Churchill, 88, of Coloma Charter Township to say, I didn't go." Maddox claims ony warrant for Community Hospital Foundation "Many of these students will proba- tion at Coloma High School, fol- Proceeds from the sale will help the •ither the American Caneer Society Coloma, died Tuesday. November 4, In Coloma Charter Township, 1,853 Two new faces and one experienced to be carrying Derrick's child, due in robbery. His last has established a $10,000 grant for a bly continue their education for lowed by clinical rotations at Com- WHS Junior Class maintain the tra- or Berrien County Cancer Service. 2008, at home. Duffield & Pastrick residents voted to re-elect Super- face will now sit on the Hartford December. known address is new program aimed at training area nursing degrees or other health- munity Hospital. dition of hosting a prom to which the Lorraine was bom February 18. Family Funeral Home and visor Kenneth Parrigin. City Commission. Four people ran WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY TEACHER CATHY WHEELER... Previously, Betty noted several in Benton Harbor. high school students for a career in related fields," agrees Bob Gabel, "The program will truly be a com- Senior Class is invited to attend for 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, to Osear Cremation Services, Coloma. New Clerk Sandy Kraemer received for three positions, including incum- at the Coloma school was named "Teacher of the Year*1 by Benton things that Maddox had told her healthcare. The new program, which Superintendent of Watervliet Public prehensive job-training experience," free. and Esther Carlson. On June 4. Janet M. Green, 69, of Coloma, 1,854 votes. bents Debra Keyser and Mark Harbor Wal-Mart. She received a $1,000 grant for Washington Ele- were odd and suspicious. In early began September 2, 2008, provides Schools. says Hickmott. "In addition to com- Most items, including clothing in Treasurer Lance Becht received Scholten, Rodney Austin and Frank 1949, she married Eugene De Fields died Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at extensive training for qualifying stu- good condition, will be gratefully mentary School, a $100 gift card to buy supplies for her classroom, and Dockter. October, Maddox had contacted pleting health instruction classes and and they made their home in Lakeland Regional Medical Center, 1,801 votes. a personalized certificate. The award arrived early this school year. Betty to say she had heard that Lisa Moss is wanted on an out- dents to earn a certified nursing The Foundation's $10,000 grant patient care activities, all students accepted; with larger items such as There will be two new faces among Keyser, Dockter, and Austin were • oloma. Together they had two St. Joseph. Fairplain Chapel, Florin assistant degree upon program com- will be made to Community Hos- furniture and working appliances (Contributed photo) elected Tuesday night with the fol- Derrick went fishing in the lake, fell standing felony will be required to strictly follow the daughters, Shirley and Sandra. Over Funeral Service. Benton Harbor. the Coloma Township trustees. out of the boat and drowned; but warrant for posses- pletion. pital to use toward the cost of the hospital's policies, including the being the most sought, as garage Republicans James Fulton (1,602 lowing numbers: Debra A. Keyser he years, they opened their home to Darrel J. Hauch. 60. of Coloma, project. The hospital is providing the sale shoppers especially seek these (388); Rodney Austin (371); Frank Betty said, "Derrick was a lifeguard sion of cocaine. dress code, patient confidentiality osier children - 51 total, including died Monday, November 3, 2008, at votes) and Jeff Mitchell (1,583 Raffle winner chosen previously. That just doesn't make Her last known ad- Community Hospital Foundation instructor and donating patient beds and other standards of behavior." items. votes) actually secured their place Dockter (328); and Mark Scholten hose with special needs. South Haven Hospital, South President Robert Becker is enthusi- to the program. Books, movies, bicycles, sporting (286). sense." The search done Monday dress is in Benton Lorraine was a Charter member of Haven. Davidson Chapel. Florin on the Board after the August pri- seemed to confirm that, as no body Harbor. astic about the program's potential. Roslyn Hickmott, BSN, a registered According to Hickmott, students goods, jewelry, and housewares are during October Lakeshore Bible Church as well as a Funeral Service. Coloma. mary. Veteran trustees Bryan Keith Keeler Township was found. "The need for qualified healthcare nurse, will serve as the program's who successfully complete the pro- also being sought. Sunday schoolteacher there. She Theresa Yvonne Johnson, 58, of Duffield (1,686 votes) and Cynthia The Keeler Township Board will Derrick was a 1991 graduate of workers is growing rapidly across instructor. gram will be able to obtain a The students ask that you do not enjoyed sewing and crocheting in Hartford, died Sunday, October 26, Aviles (1,668) will continue in their remain the same: Supervisor Wil- Chili-Hop Fly-In Hartford High School. The Henagan Bradley James Henderson is the nation, and our area is no excep- Students accepted in to the program Certified Nursing Assistant certifi- bring computers or monitors that are her leisure time. In retirement, she 2008. Calvin Funeral Home, roles. liam Kays (629); Clerk Carl Davis family moved to Hartford in 1986. wanted on an out- tion," said Becker. will begin with classroom instruc- cate. more than about four years old or and her husband spent winters in Hartford. Watervliet Charter Twp. (635); Treasurer Robert Millhouse Anyone with information on Der- standing felony "Our aging population has increas- any old encyclopedia sets, as these at Watervliet Airport Mississippi. David W. Ochainpaush. 55. of (622); and trustees Don Blackmond Watervliet Charter Township resi- rick Henagan's possible where- warrant for forgery. ing healthcare needs and requires a items generally will not sell. Lorraine is survived by: her hus- Watervliet, died Tuesday, October (544) and Patrick Daly (589). By Lynn Attila dents will see three new faces in the abouts should contact the Michigan His last known ad- greater number of well-trained staff A limited amount of storage is avail- band of over 59 years, Eugene: 28, 2008, at home. Davidson Lake Michigan College Watervliet Airport's EAA Chapter 585 chose a raffle winner during its Trustee seats. Among the trustees, State Police at (906) 293-5152; dress is in Hart-| to provide that care. It made perfect able, if you would like donate your daughters Shirley (Ronald) Buck of Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, October 19 Chili-Hop Fly-In. Bob Wallace received the most votes millage proposal defeated Trooper Brent Wilson with the ford. sense for us to start our own pro- items prior to November 14. These Watervliet and Sandra (Roy) Neal of Coloma. Raffle tickets for the grand prize of a gift certificate for an ovemight stay (875), followed by Joe Matthews Officials at Lake Michigan College Newberry Post at (906) 632-2217; gram," he says. "It's a win-win situ- items may be dropped off at the Pascagoula, MS; her adopted son. Richard Shenuk. 81, of Sister and water passes for four at Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park at (852), Vick Kinzler (805), and Joe will now need to decide their next or Sgt. Joe Shier with the Sault Ste. ation by preparing our local graduat- School District's bus garage during Gregory De Fields of Mississippi: Lakes, Ml, died Friday. October 31, the Ramada in Watervliet originally went on sale at the July 4th Fly-In held Stepich (777). Democratic chal- step as the millage proposal put Marie Post. Robert John Cassidy is wanted on ing seniors for a job in their own school hours. six grandchildren; six great-grand- 2008, at Borgess Lee Memorial at the local airport. lenger Richard Quinn received 596 before voters in the Lake Michigan B & E subject arrested an outstanding fel-F community." If you have any questions, please children; and two siblings - Russell Hospital in Dowagiac. McLauchlin- votes. call Nancy Scowcroft at WHS, 463- Surfari Joe's donated the grand prize to help Watervliet's Experimental College District was defeated. On October 30, Officer David Cat- ony warrant for (Elaine) Carlson and Helen (Paul) Clark Funeral Home. Dowagiac. Supervisor Dan Hutchins received Local high schools involved in the 5566, in the aftemoon; Karri Phillips Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 585 raise funds to offset the costs of The college was asking for an tes of the Watervliet City Police De- larceny from a Elston, both of Coloma. 1,006 votes. project include Coloma High at 463-6812; or Carol Saurbier at fuel to take kids ages 8-17 on free airplane flights from the Watervliet increased operating millage of .45 partment arrested William Steven building. Her last In addition to her parents, Lorraine New Clerk Patricia Bambrick re- School, Watervliet High School, and 463-5776. Airport. To subscribe mills ($0.45 on each $1,000 of tax- Shawa III, 21, of Watervliet Charter known address is was preceded in death by her grand- ceived 986. the Berrien Regional Education More than 200 tickets, at a cost of $2 each or three for $5, were sold this able value) for a period of 10 years, Township, for four counts of B & E in Stevensville. son. Ronald M. Buck. Tom Scheid who was previously a Service Agency (Berrien RESA). summer and fall to help pilots who volunteer their time and aircraft for this to the 2008 to 2017. of a motor vehicle, illegal entry Trustee, was elected as Treasurer Each school will have a program Are you using your great cause. If the proposal had been approved, without permission, possession of CHARLES VV. PHEBUS Tri-City Record, with 998 votes, after defeating coordinator who will work in con- Watervliet's EAA Chapter 585 holds fly-ins twice each year: July 4th and the estimated revenue the college stolen property, and VCSA during Charles ("Charley") W. Phebus, 82. Wayne Grane in the August primary. cert with the instructor. the Chili-Hop in October. The group also offers free color tours of the air- would have collected in the first an investigation in the 200 block of Elbert Lloyd Anderson is wanted of Watervliet, passed away Monday. turn to Page 4 Bainbridge Township "We are extremely excited about the Th intuition? port grounds. -y«ai of the levy^2008, was approxi- W. St. Joseph Street. Shawa III was on an outstanding October 27, 2008. at his home. program possibilities for our stu- Both fly-ins welcome the public. The Bainbridge Township Board mately $3,414,000. arrested and lodged at the Berrien felony warrant for Find out how we lost A Memorial Service celebrating his or call dents," says Terry Boguth, Principal According to Larry Downey, President of Watervliet's EAA Chapter 585, will remain the same: Supervisor The numbers from Van Buren County Jail. Berrien County burglary. His last more than 450 lbs. ife was held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday. of Coloma High School. "The pro- "To date, the pilots from EAA Chapter 585 have flown more than 2,800 463-NEWS Jerry Jollay (1,147); Clerk Debra County were 3,056 No; 2,719 Yes. Sheriffs Dept. Sgt. Zehm and Dep- known address is in October 30, at Florin-Davidson CHECK FOR CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM... without dieting! kids!" The numbers from Berrien County, Benton Harbor. gram gives students interested in a Wendzel Grieser (1,150); Treasurer uty Sutherland assisted with the Community Hospital Foundation President Bob Becker (right) present- The winner of the grand prize was Jon Holt from Benton Harbor. Funeral Chapel. 249 E. Center with the majority of precincts tabu- healthcare career the opportunity to Contours Express Mark Epple (1,147); and trustees investigation. ed a $10,000 check to Coloma Public Schools Superintendent Terry Congratulations, Jon! Street, in Coloma, with Rev. O'Ryan lated, were: 41,110 No; 29,465 Yes. take the first steps toward leaming Donald Baiers (1,066) and John Rollover driver lucky Boguth and Watervliet Public Schools Superintendent Bob Gabel for Coloma 463-3364 Rickard officiating. Burial was pri- more about the field." A big "thank you" goes out to Surfari Joe's for its generous donation and to Yetzke (1,039). Proposals are approved the Certified Nursing Assistant program. vate. Visitation with the family was On October 29, Lt. Scott Richcreek all those who supported this great program. Sodus Township Medical Marihuana and Embryonic Sachel Jeannetta Bates is wanted held from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. just investigated a car accident on The Sodus Township Board will Stem Cell Research will become a on an outstanding prior to the service at the funeral 7517 Red Arrow Hwy Church Street, where a vehicle remain the same: Supervisor Mickey part of Michigan's future as two pro- felony warrant for ionic. Memorial donations may be Watervliet rolled over on its side. The driver, i Bennett (752); Clerk Virginia Palis posals facing voters received the aggravated assault. Deer Widows nade to Hospice of South Haven. (269) 463-3195 Jason Demetrius Wolford of Water- (742); Treasurer Karen L. Morgan majority of "Yes" votes. Both pro- Her last known ad- Charley was bom November 13. vliet Township, was taken to Com- (719); and trustees Marie Grajauskis posals were approved by voters in dress is in Benton 1925, in Roanoke, Indiana. He was Worship 9:30 & 11:00 A.M. munity Hospital and was treated and Day of Van Buren and Berrien counties. Harbor. The Secret's (671) and Ken Peters (617). one of two sons bom to Charles and released. He was issued a traffic Sunday School and Adult Van Buren County Mary Phebus. Charley worked for Hagar Township citation for the accident. Proposal One - Medical Marihuana: Pampering BTdJ Bible Fellowship 9:30 A.M. many years as a Quality Assurance The Hagar Township Board will re- Trick or treating downtown Out... 20,399 Yes; 2,696 No Lonnie Lynn Simmons is wanted YOUR COMMUNITY Supervisor at Auto Specialties in Children's Church and Adult main the same: Supervisor Eugene The Watervliet City Police Depart- Proposal Two - Embryonic Stem on an outstanding November 15 Benton Harbor. Edward Jarvis (1,293); Clerk Deb- ment would like to thank Berrien CREDIT UNION Bible Fellowship 11:00 A.M. Cell Research: 17,675 Yes; 15,276 felony warrant for In his leisure time, he enjoyed orah J. Kelley (1,296); Treasurer County Sheriff's Dept. deputies Coloma Athletic Boosters is spon- No two counts; one Anyone Can Join! model building, crafts, carpentry, www.midwayministries.org Marlene Davis (777); and trustees Mark Lundin and Guy Puffer of the soring its first annual Deer Widows Berrien County possession of deer hunting, camping, and watch- Kandyce Hays (1,182) and Tim Watervliet Township substation for Day of Pampering on Saturday, Proposal One - Medical Marihuana: crack, second of- Sewcyck (1,165). their assistance on Halloween dur- November 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 39,819 Yes; 32,649 No fense; and one for ing the downtown trick or treating 4:00 p.m. Pipestone Township Proposal Two - Embryonic Stem delivery/manufac- event. Stop by and enjoy many local ven- There will be a few new faces at the Cell Research: 36,453 Yes; 35,141 turing, second of-' 800-442-2800 DUFFIELD dors including Silpada Jewelry, www.btcu.com next Pipestone Township meeting. No. Murder trial to begin fense. His last known address is in Pampered Chef, Mary Kaye, Gour- The following are the vote counts: in December Coloma. AND THE WINNER IS...Jon Holt of Benton Harbor is the winner of & PASTRICK met Vineyards, and many more. Supervisor Hazen Hamer (808); The man accused of murdering his the Watervliet Airports EAA and Surfari Joe^s Young Eagles raffle! FAMILY FUNERAL This is a great time to get some Hutchins Funeral Home Clerk Kathy Trail (779); Treasurer girlfriend last December will stand Blayn Christopher Downs is Pictured are: (from the left) Larry Downey, President of Watervliet HOME early Christmas shopping done, as Call Us Today 209 S. Main St., WatfrvHrt Richard Skibbe (859); and trustees trial for the crime beginning De- wanted on an out- EAA Chapter 585; winner Jon Holt; and Director of Surfari Joe^s In- & CREMATION SERVICES Robert Bishop (758) and Judy Ren- POLICE well as some pampering for you! 463-3811 cember 8, 2008, according to standing felony door Wilderness Water Park Lori Mizwicki. (Contributed photo) Men, are you not hunting? Then barger (636). Allegan County Jail personnel. warrant for forgery. take this opportunity to come shop SETTING A Trail replaces Alan Nimtz who did Derek Woodley, 34, of Pullman, is His last known COURTtOUS SERVICE IN REPORTS for your wife. There will be many A DIGNIHEO MANNER NEW STANDARD not seek re-election. Trail faced CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 charged with murdering Hartford address is in Michi- women there to help you pick out Democrat Sandra Blackburn Gon- woman Lindsay Knight as she tried gan City, Indiana. IN FUNERAL SERVICE that perfect gift. ROLAND T. HUTCHINS. Diractor zalez (243). Henry Breyen also ran called family members to see if he to leave him. Prosecutors say This event will be held at Washing- Visit us at for Trustee, receiving 198 votes. was down here prior to that. Knight, 19, and the mother of two ton School in Coloma so stop by, www. duffieldpastrick. com Van Buren County Early on, troopers searched the children with Woodley, was shot at Crime Stoppers will pay $100 for Please call on us for professional service enjoy some refreshments, some 6548 PAW PAW AVENUE The numbers for Van Buren Coun- woods near the area where he and close range on December 11 and as information that leads to the arrest 1' shopping, and pampering. COLOMA, Ml 49038 ty's elected officials are as follows: his girlfriend lived and found no police began to enter the house; of any of these people. Callers don't 468-6000 Prosecutor Juris Kaps (21,871); trace of Derrick. Betty Henagan said Woodley allegedly fired and hit a need to leave a name but will be ALL-MNTURE "Greet dentel cere CALVIN FUNERAL HOME she was told by authorities that there police officer in the hand. This led to assigned a code number. To give Dr. Bob Hiddema Dr. Cynthia Garrone 8 E. Main St, Hartford is just minutes away" were no signs of Derrick, nor were a seven-hour standoff that ended information, call 1 -800-342-STOP 621-4101 CPR training Same Day Denture Repairs & Relines r they able to pick up any scent of him when Woodley surrendered. The or 288-STOP. Sets of Dentures for less than $1,000 Stuart W. Boekeloo, D.D.S,, P.C. Chiropractor there. shotgun used in both the slaying and This information comes from Crime s Immediate Dentures $210 Economy Dentures is now On Monday, November 3, Trooper the police shooting was recovered as Stoppers and the Berrien County in Keeler on evidence. Sheriffs Department. 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"SrtUi| Suodards (or Eictlkw* adding, "I am not going to let this Everyone is invited to attend this (269) 463-4100 lo Prolitiloiuil Carr" This information was provided by 463-6397 Live Music go" training class. the Berrien County Sheriff's De- A Golden Rule Home As for Maddox, Betty sayi, "I Daily Lunch Specials ** partment and Crime Stoppers. V haven't spoken to her in over three elevator there were stretchers end to S Tri-City Record November 6, 2008 farms seemed to November 6, 2008 Tri-City Record 9 have gas in those end, covering both sides of the hall- Watervliet's Willis Bouma Coloma soldier on duty in Iraq can't days." ways, with wounded servicemen Iki Lest We Forget and Blue Star Mothers WOMEN Madge wasn't a waiting for medical treatment. My girl to sit around superior told me they had been made "Honorary Citizen" wait to get home to wife and sons showcase SW Michigan's heroes & WAR and take it easy flown in from Okinawa and Iwo JN Photos and story by Army Sgt. A Coloma resident, Kreitner finds motive repair skills on a daily basis, By Lynn Attila when she left Georgia and returned CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 during a time like Jima ovemight. It was a very emo- 1st Class Derren J. Mazza himself right at home working on " Staff Sgt. David L. Whitehead said, Two patriotic service organizations to her roots in the Tri-City Area. port her family. this. Even though tional way to start the day." SL 63 years after helping As the sun starts to rise from behind vehicles. He has been working for "We couldn't do it without him." have joined forces and are showcas- The display can be seen at Orchards Madge Lintner So she did what many of her friends she was only a Sgt. Vel's next assignment was the the trees, you can smell burnt plastic two years as a wheeled vehicle Whitehead also said, "He has a skill ing our fighting brave who have Mall in Benton Harbor. There is also Phillipi were doing; she dropped out of high high school stu- 83rd WAC Hospital Company at to liberate French town and hear the sounds of wrenches mechanic at Fort Custer Training set that no one else in the unit has served in the armed forces during a second display depicting heroes of school and got a job in a defense dent, she said, "I got a work permit DeWitt General Hospital in Auburn, being turned. The smells and sounds Center in Augusta, Mich. and we need that almost every day to various wars. Blue Star Mothers and the current wars in Iraq and Af- plant, the Armour Plate Steel Mill in from the school and went to work in CA. Her first job was as a reception- By Lynn Attila . Watervliet High School diploma for are from the motor pool, where Spc. Although Kreitner isn't in a mainte- keep our vehicles running!" Lest We Forget exist to "honor those ghanistan at the mall. Gary, Indiana. the defense plant." The plant was the ist and later she served as a chair A long-time Watervliet resident and the Class of 1945 and I was an active Jeffrey A. Kreitner works on Army nance unit, he gets to test his auto- Its tough being the only mechanic who serve" and sponsor myriad Blue Star Mothers of America was Irene reports with a sense of pride, Featherbone in Three Oaks, and they assistant to Colonel Burr who was World War II Army veteran, octoge- member of the Military Rites Team vehicles to support the mission here but Kreimer is the right person for events throughout the year to ac- founded in February 1942 to unite "I really wasn't a 'Rosie the made raincoats for the Army. the dental officer in charge of the narian PFC Willis Bouma, recently for the last 10 years." in Iraq. the job. complish this goal. all mothers who had sons or daugh- KOREAN WAR VETERAN... Riveter.' I was an Inspector." She said she worked every summer clinic. returned to the site of the European He says his "Army truck-driving Kreimer is responsible for provid- The job isn't always fun, though. The most recent display honors ters serving in the armed forces. Airman First Class Kris Artz (left) She said she wore a "starched white but doesn't remember what she got One of Vel's most vivid memories Theatre of Operation, more particu- experience" made it possible for him ing Direct Maintenance Support to Kreimer doesn't have all of the crea- World War II veterans and features The Mothers group meets every and World War II veteran Sgt. blouse every day and a snood (a paid. She does remember, though, still stirs her emotions all these years larly a city in France, where he had to find employment in the civilian the Combined Press Information ture comforts of a dealership and veterans such as Coloma's own Sgt. Wednesday at North Lincoln Center, Army Medical Corps Vel Ripsco hairnet that gathers hair at the nape "My mother let me keep the money later. "One Sunday evening an all fought to liberate French citizenry sector after returning from war. He Center and the Armed Forces Net- often works outside with the hot sun Vel Ripsco of the Army Medical 321 Lincoln Avenue, St. Joseph. are members of the North Berrien worked for a number of Berrien of the neck)." And for the first time I earned, and I used it to buy school alert sounded. All personnel were from Nazi Germany's domination work in Baghdad, Iraq. He is re- beating down. Corp., a female veteran; and A1 The Lest We Forget organization Military Rites Team today. and tyranny over 63 years ago. County businesses over his lifetime ever. Irene wore pants to work. clothes." report to the emergency room imme- sponsible for 12 High Mobility Kreimer said, "I try to do all of my Mainwaring, a Watervliet lad who became a reality a few years ago to (Contributed photo) The European Theatre of Opera- and retired in 1989. She said, "My father didn't like it. As the war was winding down in diately. We would be receiving vic- Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles maintenance in the moming because signed on with the Navy when he promote patriotism and to educate tions (ETO) was an area of heavy What he says he enjoys most these WATERVLIET'S MARIE HART- He would say in his broken English. 1945, Madge celebrated her 19th tims of an airplane crash. A C47 Strategic Air Force Command Offlitt (HMMWV) and eight non-tactical it's just to dang hot to do it in the was just 16 years old. school-aged children across Berrien 4 fighting across Europe, during days is "just puttering" and, of .v LINE...is a member of Blue Star Oh. my little Irenka. to wear men's birthday and found herself engaged transport plane carrying 26 Porto Air Force Base, Omaha, NE. vehicles that range from Chevy aftemoon! I love my job, though, I Also featured in the display are per- County about various wars that took World War II, that was initiated by course, "traveling is always great." Mothers of America and is pic- pants... what a time we live in.'" to be married to "a wonderful guy " Rican troops from the European The work duties she performed Suburbans, Ford Explorers, and can't think of anything else I'd sonal artifacts of civilian Irma place in United States history. Nazi Germany's invasion of Poland tured here with part of a new dis- Irene confessed, "As soon as I got LaVon ("Mike") Phillipi. But even Theater had crashed in the moun- included keypunch operator, com- Toyota Landcruisers. Kreimer en- rather do." Brenner Collier, who was bom in This service organization meets the on September 1, 1939. play honoring World War II home from work each day, I would though it was prophesied that the tains. The troops aboard had served pleting reports for the Pentagon, sures that they are all mission capa- But like all soldiers, Kreimer miss- Watervliet. She was a payroll clerk first Wednesday of each month at The United States came on board as heroes. Included in the display are quickly change into a dress just to war would be ending soon, goods their tour of duty and were returning extracting data from moming report ble and ready for the road. es his family at home: his wife, Lori; who worked on Warren Robbins Air the Heritage Center in downtown St. a full combatant in the war after the artifacts of Marie's mother, civil- make him happy." and services were still difficult to get home for discharge. We worked dailies from the entire base, prepar- and sons Timothy (21), Jeffrey (20) Force Base in Macomb, Georgia. It Joseph. Japanese air raid on Pearl Harbor on ian Irma Brenner Collier, who was But she wore the pants to work on the home front. nonstop until all were treated... ing monthly reports, and finishing WOMEN and Robbie (12). "I can't wait until was her job to issue "pay" for all the To subscribe to the December 7, 1941. It was at this born in Watervliet. every day, anyway. A dress didn't "We couldn't buy a stove or a most of their injuries were bums... stat data to various officers. She my duty is done and I can go home GIs serving at that location. Irma TVi-City Record, time when the U.S. found itself (Lynn Attila photo) make much sense in a steel plant. refrigerator," she recounts. "We everyone survived. Now when I see commented, "This was all important Jeff Kreitner and be with my family again." held that position from 1942 to 1945 see Page 4 or call 463-6397 Irene said her factory "made iron were able to get an old kerosene veterans of that age group I wonder work for the Air Force." involved in a dual conflict, one in & WAR the South Pacific and one in the sheets to be used in making tanks for stove and an old-fashioned ice box if one of them could be a survivor of Kris cherishes her memories left CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 European Theatre. the war." She would "inspect" the for our first apartment after we mar- this plane crash." after serving her country. "The fore Nancy had to admit to herself, Bouma visited France, Luxemburg, finished product and "place a mark ried. We would go to the icehouse In December 1945, Vel began "the things that I did there made me a "I want to make a career out of Germany, and Belgium during the on the acceptable ones with a big and buy ice every day. If the weath- separation" from the Army. She was better person," she stressed. this." summer of 2008 in "the vacation of black crayon." er were warm, the ice would melt discharged at Camp Beale, CA; and After serving three years, Kris Nancy confessed, "1 loved shooting a lifetime." He said this was one trip In the 1940s, there was no such quickly. 1 spent a lot of time mop- returned home to Michigan. decided to make a return to civilian a gun and the promise of the educa- he dreamed of making ever since the thing as air conditioning and Irene ping up the floor." "Having served my country during life. But she reminisces, "It was the tion my service. war ended in 1945. He was also reports "the plant could be stifling." She also remembers "having to WWII is a badge of honor. It is a best time of my life and I would rec- time would allow thrilled to be able to relive the war An average workday consisted of a share a bathroom with the couple part of my life that I would relive if ommend it to all young girls today. me to get... but I years with the love of his life, his 10-hour shift, five days a week. The upstairs and having a wringer wash- I could. We won this bloody con- The armed services will make you a also thought this wife, Shirley, who was able to ac- girls were allowed a half-hour for er." But, Madge says, "1 couldn't flict, but let us always remember the better woman." experience will company him on the trip. Gigantic Inventory lunch. The hourly wage was SI; complain, Mike worked at Clark 400,000 who gave their lives for our help me in the While in France, Bouma received a although the girls could choose to Equipment and brought home good freedom." A lady Colonel; setting the civilian sector "Special Citation" from the French work an eight-hour swing shift at money... around $29 a week." Always remembering and will teach me stage for modern women government for the part he played in S1.50 an hour or to work two hours Madge became a mother soon after how to get along A "The Forgotten War" Nancy B. Grane the liberation of the country in 1944. overtime a day, which paid "double marrying and recalls, "I planned to with men in the! PriscUia ("Kris") Kramer Artz Colonel Ohio Air He also paid a visit to Sainte-Marie- time" or S2 an hour. There were no have the baby at home, to be deliv- work force." Airman First Class National Guard Du-Mont, a French town, and was WORLD WAR II ARMY VET- deductions, although you could ered by my sister-in-law, but I had to Being a female Korean War veteran Coloma made an "Honorary Citizen" for his ERAN...PFC Willis Bouma of choose to have $18 a week deducted go to the hospital. The hospital stay officer in the Air ColoI,e, Nancy Coloma The daughter of a World War II sacrifice and bravery that freed the Watervliet was granted two cita- to buy war bonds. and birth cost $38." National Guard Gra,le wil1 retire Nineteen-year-old Priscilla ("Kris") Army nurse and city of German dominance. tions from France and made an Irene said she always "brought my In 1950, war again touched was fraught with in 2008 af,er 30 Kramer "really wanted to fly" and an Army mechan- "Honorary Citizen" of the town of Bouma, a pleasant gentleman with a ears of service Reduction Sale paycheck home to my dad. He al- Madge's life. The Korean conflict conflict. "We y had the stifling feeling that "I was ic, Nancy Grane, twinkle in his eye, recalled that time Sainte-Marie-Du-Mont for his ways let me keep a little something took hold of our country's attention. weren't given «> her country. trapped at home." a nice girl from so long ago: "I was drafted at the age role in the town's liberation from for myself, though." "Two of my brothers were drafted much respect in the early days," With her country involved in anoth- Charlotte, North of 18, but I was ready to go. I was German tyranny 63 years ago. Sadly, John Smenyak, Irene's on the same day," she remarks. Colonel Nancy re-counts. "There er war, and as a way to satisfy "my Carolina, was not (Lynn Attila photo) father, passed away before the war tired of nothing to do, no place to go, Twenty-year-old Bill Lintner found deep sense of patriotism," she badg- satisfied being was one military doctor who Everything Storewide Marked Down and I wanted 'something different' ended. Her paycheck was even more himself stationed in the States, while bragged, 'the only reason for nurses ered her parents into signing for her just a "run-of- to happen in my life." important then, as it became her 18-year-old Bob was sent to serve in in the military is to cany my pipe.* and then she joined the United States the-mill" civilian Willis went overseas in October of W/e Have Prices responsibility to support her wid- Japan. M Things were tough." 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H long but were plagued by penalties District this week at River Valley. (6); and a younger Movie Guide This picture was taken during the This week the K-2 student of the H or turnovers that ended drives in District Calendar sister, Samarah. who summer of 2008 and depicts a Ufun •A is 9 years old. Kait- week was Desiree Henion. Desiree NOW SHOWING My view Shamrock territory. Thursday, November 6 M day at the beach" in South Haven. Coloma Wrestling lyn likes to play outside with them. is a second-grade. student in Mrs. Coloma had 112 yards on the SOUTH SCHOOL - Say Yes To No, M Please check He has one older sister, Shelby; and Mrs. Andrews is Kaitlyn's favorite Weber's room. She is the M ground and 86 yards through the air 7:00 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL - Foot- one older brother, Gavin. Joshua's Club mini-camp teacher because she loves math and daughter of Jamie Hen- M Celebration Cinema from the for a total of 198 yards of offense. ball Cheer/Cross Country Banquet M proud parents are Steve and Lisa will need good math skills for her ion and Mike Moses. M and LOMA gffcy Huston Harrison completed three of November 10 & 11 in Cafeteria, 6:00 p.m. Engler. His grandparents are Jim future job. Desiree was caught be- M seven passes while Andrew Saltz- Friday, Nov. 7 M ads on this page for and Maryann Engler of Benton Join the Coloma Wrestling Club for Mrs. Andrews says, "Kaitlyn is a ing accountable by Mrs. Press Box man rushed for 111 yards on 23 car- SOUTH SCHOOL - Report Cards , ... M Harbor; Vince and Mari-anne a preseason mini-camp held in the Weber. M ratings & showtimes ries. Sent Home; Spirit Day. MIDDLE resf,onslble ^ ch™t'c young DeAngelis of Portage; and Rich By Mike Leith, Sportswriter Coloma High School Wrestling Desiree said, "It is important to be V Berrien had a total of 354 yards of SCHOOL - Seventh-Grade Vision lad>' She 15 always wllling ,0 helP Flam of San Diego, Califor-nia. Room. This two-day camp will be accountable because if I hand in all Madagascar: Escape 2 deliberately running on every play offense, with 300 of that coming on 0,hers and w rks hard in Share a photo of your "Kute Kids " Coloma girls held on Monday and Tuesday, and Hearing Screenings. ° ^ my work it shows I care about my right down the field. the ground and 54 through the air. Saturday Nov 8 school. Her abilities extend beyond November 10 and 11, from 5:45- work." Africa... with your friends, neighbors, and relatives who read the Tri-City They did it two more times in the Coloma ends the season at 7-3 over- I'TO Fun Fair at South School; the classroom as well. 1 have had the take Lakeland 7:45 p.m. This week the 3-5 student of the In the sequel to Madagascar, Alex Record. Make sure you write your kids 'names on the back of the picture fourth quarter before the Indians all and a share of the Lakeland Rocket Football Banquet in Cafe- Privilege of working with her the Camp is open to all students be- week was Miguel Flores. A fifth- the lion (voiced by Stiller) and his and include any other information about it you'd like to see in the paper, were able to answer back with an Conference title. past two years through Student Conference title tween the ages of 5 and 15. Whether teria, 5:00 p.m. grade student in Mrs. Sorensen's friends board an NYC-bound plane including mom and dad, grandma and grandpa, and so on. Send the 11-yard touchdown pass from Joey The Shamrocks will advance to play Sunday, Nov. 9 Council, and she goes above and The Coloma girls varsity volleyball you are a novice or experienced room, Miguel is the son of Miguel (that's been "repaired" by their pen- photo to the Tri-City Record, P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, Ml 49098. Pick up Newnum to Phillip Woodward to Hopkins in the district final this beyond the requirements of being a team took home the Lakeland Con- wrestler, we invite you to come to Tea for Watervliet Queen Contes- and Graciela Flores. guin pals), only to find themselves the photo after it appears in the paper or include a stamped, self- make the final score 27-14. week. member. Furthermore, she is talent- addressed envelope and we 'II mail it back to you. ference championship last week by this two-day camp. tants. He was caught being a touching down in the African plains. Hartford stats had the Indians with ed musically and plays the guitar downing Berrien Springs in the con- Grace girls take Cost is $25. Monday, Nov. 10 total S.O.A.R. student It's an opportunity for the animals to 181 yards rushing and 37 yards very well. Kaitlyn is a pleasure to Where are your "Kute Kids "? ference tournament finals. Registration for the 2009 Coloma PTO Meeting at North School, 5:30 by Mrs. Friday while in encounter their own kind for the passing for a total of 218 yards. know in and out of school." Coloma won by scores of 25-13, Cornerstone title Wrestling Club season will also oc- p.m.; Board of Education Meeting in the lunchroom. very first time, and to discover, George Allen carried the ball 19 Kaitlyn's favorite hobbies are shop- 25-13, and 25-21. cur during this camp. If you would High School Library, 7:00 p.m. while various plots play out, what The Grace Christian varsity volley- COLOMA^S DERRIK ALLRED...hangs on to the ball tightly as he runs Miguel said, "It is The first two games came easily, times for ICQ yards and one touch- Wednesday, Nov. 12 ping; drawing; playing educational ball team won the Cornerstone like to register your child for the important to be a total S.O.A.R. stu- "home" truly means to each of them. with the Lady Comets pulling away ^own' while Ryan Reed had 23 car- for a gain in last Friday nights playoff game against Berrien Springs. games on the computer; spending Conference title last week by taking club, cost is $65, which includes the Half Day of School for South and NOV? THRU NOV 13 es or 8 The Comets fell to the Shamrocks by a 35-0 score to end their season. time with her good friend, Nicolle dent because I am helping other peo- Soul Men... for the wins. But the third game was " ^ ^ y^ - purchase of a singlet. North Schools, for Evening Con-fer- WWW.MOORFTHFATRRS.rOM Joe Newnum the Comerstone Conference tourna- (Mike Leith photo) ple." Though it's been some twenty years much closer until the Comets pulled y completed four of F,sh: and the uitar ment with a finals win over Wrestling Club begins December 1 ences. MIDDLE SCHOOL - Boys g *SAT-SUN ONLY seven asses for 37 ar(is one Kaitlyn is involved with Student The K-2 class of the week was Ms. since they have spoken with one it out late in the game to take the P y ' Alexandra Wolfe, and Kade Roland, Luke Radde, Nick Pultz, Basketball - Seventh Grades at Law- Michigan Lutheran by scores of 25- with split practice times: Novice (0- Collin's room. Her students were another, two estranged soul-singing IQINIA 468-1,OMA roiofviA rttlg touchdown, and one interception. Council and also plays on the Wa- 17 and 25-13. l years), 5:45-6:30 p.m.; and experi- VanNiel. Kaitlynn Lute, and Kaleb Watzke. ton & Eighth Grades at Home Philli Woodward cau ht the touch tervliet volleyball team. caught being respectful in the class- legends (Jackson and Mac) agree to HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3 1:25 3:55 6:50 9:10 G Coloma stats had Lindsey Hauch P g - Outstanding players for the Wild- Playing excellent soccer for the w/Lawton. The Lady Patroits also defeated enced (2 years plus), 6:30-8:00 p.m. room. participate in a reunion performance MADAGASCAR 2 with 17 kills, 24 digs, and one block; down Pass and. anotherPass for 20 cats were Austin Wilmoth, Stephen Passers were Masyn Hotovy, Jacob Thursday, Nov. 13 After graduation, Kaitlyn would 12:45 2:35 4:30 6:40 8:30 PG Heritage Christian and Howardsville An additional club signup will be The 3-5 class of the week was Mrs. at the Apollo Theater to honor their Erica Bartholomew had 31 assists yard' w'1''e ^''ce Pocz''! and ^att Harris, Cameron Schinck, Bailey Hattenga, Alex Isbrecht, Elijah Half Day of School - D1STRICT- like to attend a Christian college and W. 3:45 6:30 PG13 Christian to get to the title match. held on Thursday, November 20, Paluch's class, recognized by Miss recently deceased band leader. and 10 digs; Melissa Bartholomew Naj^ht each caught one pass. study criminal justice so she can be PRIDE & GLORY 1:10 9:05R Grace stats had Andria Wolske with from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Coloma Swisher, and Maurissa LaGrow. Ledesma, Mackenzie Ecker, Skylar W IDl. for Afternoon/Evening Con- Hartford ]osX fumbles and one a crime-scene investigator. Mami in music class. Zack and Miri had 10 kills; Courtney Hauch had ^ High School Wrestling Room. Outstanding players for the Cubs Crisenbery, Jahdiel Mendez, and ferences. lnterce n one kill, four digs, and three assists; MIC HIGAN 637-1662 SOUTH IIAVF.IN nine kills; Julie Timm had six kills P"o while the Falcons did The seventh-grade team chose Kait- Jessica Ulrich with three kills and For more information, please con- were Matthew Delk, Alyssa Hyska, Justin Clark. Friday, Nov. 14 Youth speaker Make a Porno... 1: not turn the ball over the entire lyn because she sets an awesome and 18 digs; while Shelby Metz four assists; Natalija Galens with 13 tact Shelley Mazigian at (269) 325- Kathleen Krieger, Eduardo Patino, In the game between the Freekicks Half Day of School - DISTRICT- Lifelong platonic friends Zack (Ro- MADAGASCAR 2 1:SSM:3S 6:50 8:40PG game. example to her peers and is always coming to added 15 digs and two aces. kills, 13 digs, and three aces; Marga 3912 or Jason Spaulding at (269) Collin Schramm, and Samantha and the Attackers, the Attackers NX IDF. SOUTH SCHOOL - Pioneer gen) and Miri (Banks) look to solve OIJARANTINF 2:05*9:2^ R Austin Snedden led Hartford with Day. MIDDLE SCHOOL - Boys C0UIte0US' friendly and hard work- The Lady Comets will now partici- Galens with 14 kills, 18 digs, 23 876-6048. Whittker. gained the victory with a 3-2 score. Hartford schools their respective cashflow problems BODY OF LIES 4:10 6:40 R pate in the Class "B" District this 13 tackles, Norm Burfield had 11 Outstanding players for the Sharks Scoring for the Freekicks were Basketball at Home w/Lawrence (in ln8- She 15 always wllUng10 helP out assists, and eight aces; Ali Springett by directing and starring in their week at Otsego. tackles, Cody Westberry had nine wlth a smlle! Award-winning author and national VVOMDKRLAIND 6H3-III2 MLKS with three kills, 14 digs, 20 assists, were Tori Brown, Taylor Brown, Augustus Hinch and Adiel Granados High School Gymnasium), 5:00 own adult film. tackles, while Neil Friday added ^ ni ' Congratulations, Kaitlyn Puckett! speaker Justin Lookadoo is making Madison Morgan, Celeste Herrera, with one goal each. Other excellent HIGH SCHOOL MIISTCAL 3 9:10 1:003:45 7:00 9:20 G Hartford boys fall and six aces; Liz Eddy with 19 kills, Paw Paw Lake a special appearance at the Hartford High School Musical 3... 17 digs, one assist, and two aces; Dylan Lawson, and Aaron Fee. players for the Freekicks were Saturday, Nov. 15 BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA 9:20 3:55 6:45 PG 4-^ The Indians end their season at 9-1 High School Auditorium on Wed- As seniors in high school, Troy Brittany Smith with six kills, 25 Vanessa Crisenbury, Caleb Winfield, HIGH SCHOOL - Class of 2010 Coloilia ZACH & MIRI MAKE A PORNO 9:35 1:10 4:10 7:10 9:25 R lo v^onsiannne while Constantine will travel t0 nesday, November 12, at 7:00 p.m. (Efron) and Gabriella (Hudgens) digs, and six aces; Becca Dallas with Soccer U-8 CO-ED Sydney Ellison, Joshua Moore, Rummage Sale in Middle School myr* i u • « SOUL MEN 9:45 1:35 4:20 7:20 9:30 R The Hartford varsity football team Kalamazoo Christian for a rematch The evening event ends a day of struggle with the idea of being sepa- two kills, eight digs, two assists, and Sixth week The Sureshots had a good season Jaelyne Galavan, and Jacob Bryant. Gymnasium. Middle School MAX PAYNE 1:20 8:40 PG13 played a very solid first half in last of its only loss of the season. The rated from one another as college this year. Playing for the U-8 team Scoring for the Attackers were assembly programs at Hartford High Saturday's playoff game against Falcons fell by just one point to four aces; Jennelle Miller with one October 19-25,2008 approaches. Along with the rest of SAW V 9:25 1:25 4:00 6:50 8:45 R were Zachary Gatchell, Julia Harris, Antonio Gagliardo, Grace Gagliardo "Student of School and Middle School. Constantine and went into intermis- them earlier in the season. assist and one ace; while Sarah By Annette Christie Students who the Wildcats, they stage a spring OLK MODKI.S 9:55 1:35 4:20 7:20 9:30 R Hannah Guntz, Nicholas Polaskey, and Ashley Blakeman, each with All area students, sion with a 7-7 tie with the Falcons. Enders added three kills and two U6-CO-ED the Week" musical to address their experiences, Parker Lawson, Monserrat Re- one goal. Other excellent players for especially those in However, in the second half it was Quick start digs. Outstanding players for the Lions S.O.A.R. at hopes and fears about their future. quenes, and Isabelle Stevens. the Attackers were Elissa Austin- November 10,2008 high school and all Constantine as the Falcons The Lady Patroits will now compete this season were Rachael Arnold, helps Shamrocks The Kickers gained the win with a Rowe, Artemisia Johnson-Stanish, Coloma Public Schools and the middle school, par- Saw V... scored 20 unanswered points to take in the Class "D" District this week. Zac Burgess, German Casiano, Red Arrow Community Calendar 4-1 score. Scoring for the Kickers James Miller, Brenna Prescott, and Middle School team are proud to ents and adults who Forensics expert Hoffman (Man- a 27-7 lead before the Indians put Jonathan Casiano, Dane Molter, and Sponsored as a community service by down Comets Watervliet girls were Edaniel Childs with two goals, Vinny Tavolacci. Elementary in present Kevin Clark, a fifth-grader, care about youth are dylor) goes on the hunt in order to another score on the board late in the Don Smith. Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill The Coloma varsity football team Victoria Smith with one goal, and In the game between the Netters and as "Student of the Week." Kevin is welcome and invit- prevent being identified as the fourth quarter to account for their take second at Outstanding players for the Wol- Send Community Calendar listings to: Tri-City Record, was ambushed by Berrien Springs as Arianna Rowe with one goal. the Kickers, the Netters claimed vic- Hartford the 10-year-old son of Jay and Chris ed to hear him. newest person to carry on Jigsaw's final touchdown. verines were Jackson Weber, Jordyn Box 7, Watervliet, Ml 49098; Fax to (269) 463-8329; the Shamrocks put two quick scores Scoring the lone goal for the tory with a 6-5 score. Scoring for the October 24, 2008 Clark of Coloma. Hei Lookadoo will answer questions legacy. The first half went very quickly, SAC Conference Angelo, Sergio Conseco, Landyn on the board within the first four Sureshots was Monsecrat Requeues. Kickers were EDaniel Childs, J.J. This week's Red Arrow Elementary has one older brother! submitted by local youth about dat- or E-mail to [email protected] with both teams running the ball Fickett, Meghan Klann, and Alex w... minutes to take an early 15-0 lead en tournament In the game played by the Shooters, Hite, Victoria Smith, Arianna Rowe students of the week at Hartford named Jason (age ing relationships, choices, getting Listings must be renewed weekly; the listings deadline for most of the time to keep the clock Irwin. Texas Governor George W. Bush route to a 35-0 win over the Comets they scored two goals; one from and Nicholas Tilley, all with one were selected from the many stu- 12). Also living atl along with parents, life, and faith. next week's newspaper is 12:00 noon on Monday. running as well. The Watervliet girls varsity volley- Outstanding players for the Pan- (Brolin) follows in the footsteps of , in first-round playoff action. Keegen Wheeler and one from goal each. Other excellent players dents who were caught being Safe, the Clark household His style is high energy, hard-hitting ball team made it all the way to the thers were Haiden Edelberg, Bren- his father, former President George Going on now, "FRIENDS OF THE HARTFORD LIBRARY PIE SALE* Th, Cr^twe tUe Indw 4>d try to. „ Bemen.s first touchdovvn came just Audrey (Lainey) Meader. Other out- for the Kickers were Tori Rippel, Organized. Accountable, and Re- is a dog named humor and an in-your-face message pass they were intercepted to end a title match before falling to Sauga- nar Bomas, Ashton Vassar, Allison H.W. Bush, in the wake of a contro- Order your Thanksgiving pies now; 9" pies are $9 each. Pickup is Saturday, Nov. 19 seconds into the game on their standing players for the Shooters Emma Watson, and Ryan Gonzalez. spectful (S.O.A.R.). Nellie and a mousel that connects with teens. drive that was moving into Falcon tuck in the SAC Conference tourna- Pline, Bryce Priebe, and Cole Kirby. versial election to lead the United 15. second play from scrimmage when were Dylan Guess, Alan Hartman, Scoring for the Netters were Isaac The students were nominated by named Uno. A former juvenile probation officer, territory. ment last Saturday. Outstanding players for the Eagles States of America. Sunday, November 9,2:00-4:00 p.m., "STRAIGHT SHOOTERS 4-H CLUB their quarterback went right up the Ashley Herrera, Marshell Amdt, Wilmoth with one goal, Jesus he travels out of Dallas, Texas, and 1 one of ihe Red Arrow staff mem- Mrs. Hammerschmidt and Mrs. Ball MEETINGS,* at Watervliet Rod and Gun Club, Hennessey Road, Watervliet. Constantine scored first in the sec- Watervliet was playing shorthand- were Charlie Archut, Mercedes Max Payne... middle of the field for a 70-yard Danielle Young, and Elizabeth Sanchez with two goals, Emma bers, and their names were placed nominated Kevin for this honor. In has spoken at more than 3,000 Boys and girls, ages 9-15, are welcome. ond quarter, after a scoreless first ed, with Alex Spaulding still out Requeues, Saul Burgos, Drew touchdown run. The second Sham- Young. Kraklau with two goals, and Tim into the student selection box. The their nomination, they said, "Kevin events and to over 1,000,000 stu- Coming together to solve a series of Thursday, November 6, 5:00-8:00 p.m., "HARTFORD HIGH & MIDDLE with an injury and two other players Goodline, Emma Isbrecht, and quarter. rock touchdown came just a few The Sidekicks scored five goals in VanAuken with one goal. Other selection boxes are divided into K-2 is a great student who has a very dents. He is an incredibly popular murders in New York City are a SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES." Half day of school on Hartford then answered the Falcons at a band competition, but still made Joshua Reeves. speaker at large Christian music fes- Thursday; no school Friday, Nov. 7. plays into their second possession Outstanding players for the Hawks one of their games. The team is excellent players for the Netters are and 3-5. Entire classes can be nomi- positive attitude. He is very cooper- DEA agent (Wahlberg) whose fami- back with a sustained drive of its a good run at the title. Thursday, November 6, 5:00-7:00 p.m., LAKELAND HEALTHCARE FLU when one of their running backs made up of Jayden Iger, Darren Steven Trosper, Cole Pline, Casey nated as well for being caught mak- ative and a true team player. His tivals like ICHTFIUS, Creation and ly was slain as part of a conspiracy own that was capped off by a two- They went 4-2 in pool play earlier were Riley Davis, Evan Hutchins, SHOT CLINIC" at Coloma United Methodist Church, 144 S. Church Street. broke away for a 39-yard touch- Fulton, Ashley Brumstead, Preston Wolfe, and Katherine Sanchez. ing good choices. assignments are handed in on time Kingdom Bound. and an assassin (Kunis) out to in the day before taking on Sauga- Molly McVay, Damon Howley, Friday, November 7,4:00-7:00 p.m., "OPEN HOUSE HONORING RETIR- yard touchdown run by George Al- down run to make it 14-0. Inman, Michael Wood, Matt This week the K-2 student of the and are neatly done. He is a pleasure Respected Christian leader Josh avenge her sister's death. The duo tuck where the Lady Panthers fell by Wesley Seabury, and Kiersten Ecker. ING COLOMA TOWNSHIP POLICE CHIEF PHIL COTTIER" at Coloma len to tie the game. There was no scoring the rest of the Kennedy, and Tony Craft. Matt U-10 Boys to have in class and a great represen- McDowell says of him, "Justin will be hunted by the police, the scores of 25-18 and 25-17. Outstanding players for the Otters week was Jay din Charter Township Hall, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Road. The Indians' score came with just Kennedy scored three goals in the first quarter, but the Shamrocks were Beau Wutzke, Mary Pultz, In a couple of match-ups between Viekerv. Javdin is a tative of Coloma Middle School." Lookadoo communicates to youth, mob, and a ruthless corporation. Friday, November 7,5:00-6:30 p.m., "COMMUNITY SOUP & SALAD SUP- over one minute left to play in the Watervliet stats had Kati Jennings • * notched one more in the second game, and Preston Inman scored the the Thunder and the Tsunamis, the Hobbies for Kevin include drawing, adults, and entire families. He has a with 59 digs, two assists, five aces, Jacob Morales, Kevin Heam, first-grade student in PER," hosted by the Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club, at North Berrien Senior Center, first half, so it ended at 7-7. other two. quarter to make it a 22-0 game in Kristen Gardiner, and Lauren Gar- Tsunamis came out on top both Mrs. Southworth's soccer, wrestling, football, and base- powerful, unique, and highly effec- 6648 Ryno Road, Coloma. Cost is $5/adult; $3/child 3-12; under 3 are free. The third quarter saw the Indians and 24 points; Kelseyann Kremers : Berrien's favor at the half. The game between the Passers and times. The first game ended in a 6-2 room and the daugh- ball. In his spare time, he enjoys tive way of reaching kids. Wow! Do ' i Cele^ctel Saturday, November 8, 11:00 a.m., "FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY" once again able to move the ball, but had 31 digs, two assists, three aces, diner. 93* SHOW OH I 9* .11 Piprslnnp celfluaimiir.inenn com The Shamrocks then got an easy the Defenders ended in a 4-0 score, score. Scoring for the Tsunamis ter of Elizabeth Vic- reading "Calvin and Hobbes" and they ever listen!" at American Legion Post 93, Red Arrow Hwy., west of downtown Hartford. and 32 points; Brooke Kling had six Outstanding players for the Bears • Ui-u ount Ti *. • K. Ai>plv they kept running out of downs in score after a short Coloma punt to with the Defenders claiming the were Jacob Sharpe, Noel Soto and listening to "Matchbox 20." There is no charge for admission, Saturday, November 8, doors open at 11:30 a.m., "COLOMA LIONESS kills, 52 digs, one assist, four aces, were Alana Burnett, Anna Carman, kery. Falcon territory. win. Scoring for the Defenders were pi D MOVIES PRESENTED WITH HOLIDAY FASHION SHOW AND SALAD LUNCHEON," St. Joseph Elks make it a 28-0 game in the third Noah Carman, Andrew Chisek, Jaydin was caught being account- His favorite teachers are Mrs. but those attending are asked to Hartford also just missed a scoring and 16 points; Kirsten Sill had 31 DLP DIGITAL CINEMA Lodge. Cost is $12 donation; lots of prizes. For info, call 468-3917. quarter, before the Comets put Brandon Galvan with one goal and CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 able by Mrs. Friday. Hammerschmidt and Mrs. Ball. bring a food item for the local food opportunity in that third quarter at kills, three blocks, 43 digs, one Alexandra Hays, and Caleb Ishmael. A.v.v TECHNOLOGY Saturday, November 8,1:00-4:00 p.m., "WATERVLIET VFW POST #6803 together a drive that went all the way Alyssa Hobson with three goals. Kevin also has been on the Honor pantry. assist, four aces, and 20 points; Outstanding players for the Coyotes Jaydin said, "It is important to be OPEN HOUSE." Call Corky Openneer, (269) 463-7544, for more information about the Constantine 35-yard line Other excellent players for the De- More sports news Valid; Fri. 11/7-Thure. 11/13 to the Shamrock 1-yard line. were Lauren Gustafson, Robet ac-countable because, if I take my Roll at the Middle School. Lookadoo's appearance in Hartford on veteran affairs or to "reup" as a VFW member. when the Falcons fumbled, and I Rachel Sheffer had 96 kills, eight ** On the pass play that got the ball to fenders are Amaria Echols, Logan take-home paper home and read it The following local merchants join is a gift to teens and families by Madagascar Escape 2 Saturday, November 8, 1:00-4:00 p.m., "SUPPORT OUR TROOPS thought that a Hartford player had blocks, 43 digs, one assist, 10 aces, Kraklau, Jake Kropel, Jakob Stibal, on Page 14 the one, the Shamrocks stole the ball and get it signed, 1 might get a the staff at CMS in congratulating members of the Hartford United CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE," hosted by Blue Star Mothers of America Inc., gotten it for sure. But when the pile and 20 points; Bethany Cagle had Africa (G) from the Coloma ball carrier and snack." Kevin as "Student of the Week" for Methodist Church. 12:30,1:15,2:00,2:45,3:30, Charles Baldwin Chapter #177 - St. Joseph, at Michigan Lutheran High School, cleared, the Falcons had maintained one kill, 16 digs, and two assists; 615 Marquette Woods Road, St. Joseph. Questions? Call Marie at (269) 621- returned it all the way to the Comet This week the 3-5 student of the his hard work and dedication: More information can be found by 4:15,5:00,5:45,6:30,7:15 possession. while Ali Stelter added three kills, 2715; or call 684-5086 or 429-8193. 28-yard line where they took it in week was Cheyenne Moses. A fifth- Coloma Pizza Hut ($10 gift certifi- calling the church at 621-4103. 8:00,8:45 Constantine really chewed up the 25 digs, 11 assists, two aces, and 31 Attention Graduates Sunday, November 9, 2:00 p.m., "MISS WATERVLIET SCHOLARSHIP from there to make it a 35-0 game. grade student in Mrs. cate), Coloma Lanes (free bowling time when they did have the ball by points. PAGEANT WELCOME TEA," for contestants and parent/guardian, WHS A running clock then was enacted pass and shoe rental), WESCO ($1 'Soul Men (R) Stubbs' room, Chey- Papasan-Mamasan 1:10,3:50,6:45,9:15 Library. Cookies & punch served; group photo will be taken. Applications at the enne is the daughter gift card), Coloma Athletic Depart- WHS Office, Watervliet City Hall, and Grace Christian School in Watervliet. of Teresa and John ment (free student pass), Coloma Korean Veterans 'Role Models (R) Monday, November 10, 3:30 p.m., "YU-GI-OH DUELING" at Hartford of the Class of.2009 Moses. McDonald's (free quarter pounder 12:45,3:30,6:15,9:00 Public Library. Bring your cards and be ready to duel for prizes. Cheyenne was coupon). Easy Street (hamburger Association The Duchess (PG13) Monday & Tuesday, November 10 & 11, 5:45-7:45 p.m., "COLOMA basket), Subway (free sandwich WRESTLING CLUB'S PRESEASON MINI-CAMP" for ages 5-15, in the Computer Repair •caught being ac- 9:30 Order your Graduation countable by Mrs. Stubbs while coupon). The Friendly (free kids meeting Nov. 15 CHS wrestling room. Cost is $25. Call Shelley at (269) 325-3912 or Jason at "Zack and Miri Make a (269) 876-6048 for more information. doing the read-in. meal coupon), LOMA (free movie The Papasan-Mamasan Korean 'Hiesday, November 11, begins at 7:30 a.m., "VETERANS BREAKFAST" at Sometimes while vou wait ! Announcements, Name Cheyenne said, "It is important to card), Grandpa's Cider Mill (free Vi Veterans Association will meet at Porno (R) 12:35,2:50,5:05,7:30,9:55 Coloma High School cafeteria. Sponsored by Coloma Elementary PTO, open to dozen donuts), Randy's BP (free be accountable because 1 am respon- Galien American Legion Post #344 all veterans/spouses. No charge & no preregistration required. Sales AND SERVICE of both new and used computer systems. We repair medium pop and popcorn), and I "The Changeling (R) Cards, Thank You Cards, sible and can be counted on to do at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November Tuesday, November 11, "VETERANS DAY CEREMONIES," 9:30 a.m. at computers, printers, monitors (if it is attached to your computer, we can fix it!) what the teachers ask me to do." Chartwell's School Dining Services 15. The Post is located at 402 N. 2:40,5:40,8:40 Coloma City and Charter Twp. Cemetery on Coloma Road; 11:00 a.m. at Veterans The K-2 class of the week was Mrs. at CMS (snack gift certificate). Main Street in Galien. 'High School Musical 3(G) Park, downtown Watervliet. Looking for a FAST Internet connection ? We know the & Party Decorations in Ward's room. They were caught All Korean War veterans in the ser- 12:45,1:45,3:45,4:30,6:30, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7:00 p.m., "YOUTH SPEAKER JUSTIN LOOKA- area and what is available for your location. DOO," HHS Auditorium. Call Hartford United Methodist Church at 621-4103. being responsible in the library Students who vice between June 25, 1950, and 7:15,9:15 We do Networks ! Is your wireless network secure? your school colors now! while reading. June 30, 1955, are eligible to attend. Friday, November 14, 4:00-8:00 p.m., "DROP-OFF TIME FOR RUM- 'SawV(R) MAGE DONATIONS FOR WATERVLIET HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR The 3-5 class of the week was Mrs. Korean War veterans who served Cabling, design and configuration, security .... S.O.A.R. at 1:00, 3:15,5:30,7:45,10:00 CLASS," Middle School gymnasium. Most items, including clothing in good Reed's class. Mrs. Reed's class was during that period of time but did not condition, accepted; good furniture & working appliances are especially needed. we have the tools and expertise to get the job done. recognized by Mrs. Hall because Red Arrow go to Korea are also eligible to join Pride and Glory (R) 19:25 Rummage Sale will be held Saturday, November 15,9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. For they lined up without her telling this organization. more information, please call all Nancy at WHS, (269) 463-5566 (afternoons Wide Selection.,, view the catalog at home! them to do it. Elementary For more information, contact Bill The Secret Life of Bees only); Karri at 463-6812; or Carol at 463-5776. Local provider for... in Hartford Miller at (269) 471-1405 or Don (PG13) Holmes at (269) 695-1133. 11:15,4:00,6:35,9:15 NEXTEL | Watervliet October 31,2008 Taking care of your disposal needs Middle School This week's Red Arrow Elementary Max Payne (PG13) DIRECTV. Tri-City Record Family Friendly, 10:00 students of the week at Hartford Orchard Hill "Student of were selected from the many stu- Pay-to-Play Fireproof (PG) WildBlue d'sl? HfcMfmd imtrrwt. oui of ttic Not. wireless dents who were caught being Safe, Games 12:50,3:40,6:30,9:20 Shipping N E T WORK ss the Week" Organized, Accountable, and Re- Sanitary Landfill Movie Rentals Beverly Hills Don't get "Geeked" bring your computer troubles to Watervliet 137N. Main St. Watervliet NOVEMBER 3, 2008 spectful (S.O.A.R.). The students were nominated by 3290 Hennessey Rd., Watervliet The seventh-grade team at Water- DVD & VMS Players 12:25,2:40,4:55,7:10 vliet Middle School is proud to one of the Red Arrow staff mem- Tri-County Computer Services bers, and their names were placed Movie Library 463-5588 463-6397 announce Kaitlyn Puckett as "Stu- Eagliaale Eye IPG1(PG133 ) into the student selection box. The 139 N. Main St. Watervliet :20,4:10,7:15,10:00 Open Monday - Friday 7a.m. - 4:30p.m., dent of the Week." 463-4024 selection boxes are divided into K-2 104 N. Main St, Watervliet Kaitlyn is the daughter of Harold Mon-Thur 1-10 Fri & Sat 1-11 Sunl-8 / f.ilurr prisiiiUiliiins til i;, Credit Cards & Checks Accepted Cuslom Made Jewelry Saturday 7a.m. - 12 Noon niitmlrs .tllrr tuilihshnl slmuffnnr* (269) 463-4963 Email; [email protected]

I \ 12 Tri-City Record November 6, 2008 All interested parties are representative or proposed personal Deeds, State of Michigan, at Liber State of Michigan, and is November 6, 2008 Tri-City Record 13 representative, or to both the probate 2449, Page 2505. Said Mortgage described as follows: The Paw Paw Lake Almanac Tri-City Area Outdoor News meeting on Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. A S40 annual membership in the Public Notices & Want Ads at Courthouse, St. Joseph, Michigan was assigned to HAPPY STATE North half of the South half of growing and simplest of flowering Marriage Some of the possible topics to be Coloma Rod & Gun Club helps to 49085, and the named/proposed per- BANK, d/b/a GOLDSTAR the Northeast Quarter of the plants. discussed include scheduling of a sponsor Hunter Safety courses and invited to attend sonal representative within 4 month TRUST COMPANY, a Texas Northeast Quarter of Section Greater Duckweed (Spirodela poly- hunter safety course and prepara- provide safe trap shoots, an archery WANT ADS Written comments will be received 40V after the date of the publication of Banking Association, (hereinafter 16, Township 5 South, Range Licenses rhiza) is about 10 millimeters across Tri-Citv Area tions for Christmas activities. course, and rifle and pistol shooting For mI«, for ront, holp wantod, from any interested person concern- this notice "Mortgagee") by an Acknowledge- 19 West; Excepting the North (about 7/16 inch). It has small near- The Coloma Rod & Gun Club also ranges 50 to 300 yards. lost A found, work wantod, ing the foregoing matter by the The following marriage t personal announcamonta, October 29, 2008 ment of Assignment and Assump- 100 feet of the East 243 feet ly round leaves, floats on the water's wants to remind you it has a great There are also picnic facilities and Coloma Township Zoning Adminis- Fishing thank-you notaa, ate. Douglas J. Mackinder (PI6940) tion dated September 10,2008, and thereof; also except the East 50 licenses were issued by surface, with tiny roots that extend breakfast for a low price every several fishing ponds for fun and trator at the below listed address at SI2.00 par ad of 23 worda. 11 W. Main St., P.O. Box 305 recorded in the in the Berrien feet thereof. about five millimeters below the Sunday moming. enjoyment of the whole family. any time during normal business Berrien County Clerk Add 10* a word ovar 25 words. Hartford, MI 49057 County Register of Deeds on TAX IDENTIFICATION surface. & Hunting Coloma Rod & Gun Club also wish- The club supports the conservation hours of normal business days up to Rapaat aama ad for $2 laaa. Paula Jane Olds September 18,2008, at Liber 2858, NUMBER: 11-12-0016-0036- M. Louise Stine: Among the reasons for choosing es to invite local sportsmen/women programs of the state of Michigan, the date of the hearing and may be Add $2 to bordar want ad. 3829 Tamarak Terrace Page 1826. 02-6 (Compiled by Annette Christie) duckweed to study is its utility as a to join. Add $2 for taar ahaat. further received by the Planning Report Coloma, MI 49038 As of October 9, 2008, the amount The redemption period shall be SIX Shang Christopher Coleman and biotech protein factory, toxicity test- Commission at the hearing. Ad must ba paid In advanca Jan Howard Edwards due under the Mortgage and related (6) MONTHS from the date of the Lori Kay Williams, both of Benton ing organism, wastewater remedia- By Bill Scott Coloma Charter Township will pro- AD PLACEMENT DEADLINE 2949 Woodway Drive loan documents, made by Mortgagor foreclosure sale. Harbor. tor and high protein animal feed, [email protected] goal. Rounding out the season for 18 NOON ON TUESDAY! By Delavan Sipes vide necessary reasonable auxiliary in favor of Mortgagee (collectively Dated: October 9, 2008 carbon cycling player, as well as SOCCER Flower Mound, TX 75028 Marvin Wesley Arnold and Marian Caw! Caw! Caw! So goes the alarm the Tornadoes were Alyssa Gould, aids and services, such as signers for "Loan Documents") is the sum of basic research and evolutionary Trl-Clty Racord (11-6-08-TCR) MORTGAGEE: L. Collinsworth-Finch, both of cry among the crows as they scatter CONTINUED FROM PAGE II Sarah Carmen, Alyssa Bahr, Katlyn 138 N. Main St., Box 7 the hearing impaired and audio tapes THREE MILLION TWO HUN- HAPPY STATE BANK, dba Niles. model system. Fishing Tyler Sherrill with one goal each; Smith, Jessica Beukelman, and Watarvllat, Ml 49098 from the tree where they were Hunting of printed material being considered DRED THREE THOUSAND SIX GOLDSTAR TRUST COMPANY Duckweed produces biomass faster Madelyn Hutchins. (269) 463-6397 WATERVLIET Dock Reece and Evelyn Juanita perched. Crows are among our cagi- Lake Michigan...Windy condi- and William Martinez with three at four (4) days notice to the Coloma HUNDRED FIFTEEN and 55/100 Small game, turkey, and duck sea- E-mall racordOI2k.com PO Box 719 Brown, both of Benton Harbor. than any other flowering plant. Its goals. Scoring both goals for the est of birds. They leam fast, and tions have kept boats off the big lake sons close during deer gun season; Credit Card Paymant Accepted Charter Township Zoning Adminis- CHARTER ($3,203,615.55) DOLLARS, in- Canyon, Texas 79015 carbohydrate content is readily con- Tristan Rhys Hanson and Julia anything that speaks of harm to but the pier fishermen have caught a Thunder was Bernardo Sanchez. trator. Individuals with disabilities cluding interest on the Note at the verted to fermentable sugars using so while you're in your blind, wait- WMS basketball LIEN SALE Drafted by: Thomas G King Annabelle Bailey, both of Benton them is quickly learned. They only The next game was a little closer requiring auxiliary aids or services TOWNSHIP few Steelhead using spawn and fish- ing for that trophy buck, and that Jarvis Storage at 6907 Red Arrow, current rate of TEN and ELEVEN Attorney for Mortgagee Harbor. need to be shot at once. If a farmer commercially available enzymes with a 3-2 score. Scoring for the should contact the Coloma Charter ing just off the bottom. Orange and/ squirrel starts chattering at you, you raffle begins Coloma, is having a Lien Sale, PUBLIC NOTICE ONE-HUNDREDTHS (10.11%) Kreis, Enderle, Hudgins & Borsos, that have been developed for corn- Keith Alfonso Alvarez Llanto and approaches with a gun, they dis- or chartreuse colored spoons are Tsunamis this time were Jacob Township Zoning Administrator at The Watervliet Charter Township based ethanol production. can't legally shoot it. November 7, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m. PERCENT per annum. This sum P.C. Jocellie Berganio Mandi, both of perse. If he approaches without a Sharpe with one goal and Tyler November 12 the address or telephone listed also producing. Deer...Gun season opens Saturday, unless prepaid by previous owners. Regular Board Meeting will be held will increase as additional interest, One Moorsbridge, P.O. Box 4010 In addition, duckweed relates to all Watervliet. gun, they ignore him. The pier fishermen are catching Sherrill with two goals. Scoring for Attention! The Watervliet Middle below. on Monday, November 17, 2008, at three of DOE JGI mission areas: November 15. Time to double-check Minumum bid S450. costs, expenses, and attorneys fees Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003-4010 Walter Bernard McQuade Jr., Bris- They have been known to take a the Thunder were Kobe Hunter and COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP Whitefish, with limit catches report- the equipment and get ready for deer School basketball raffle will begin Unit H-17&H-18 7:00 P.M. at the Watervliet Charter accrue under the Loan Documents Phone: (269) 324-3000 tol, Indiana; and Chrystal Marie bioenergy, bioremediation, and glo- stick and use it as a tool to gain ed. The most productive method for camp! Bernardo Sanchez, each with one soon. Tickets will be sold at all Cheryl Van Drasek Township Hall, 4959 M-140 Hwy., bal carbon cycling. Betty Diebold and which are permitted under Fax: (269)324-3010 Finney, Niles. access to food they can't reach with goal. Rounding out the Thunder are the Whitefish is using a 4 to 6 gold Don't forget to get your kill home Middle School games (Nov- (10-6-08-TCR) Zoning Administrator Watervliet, MI. Reasonable auxil- Michigan law after the date set forth (10-9, 10-16, 10-23, 10-30, 11-6-08-TCR) Propagated on agricultural and Keith Allen Singleton II and their beaks. One crow, in a scientific Aron Casiano, Cory Moore, Josue ember 12-14-17-24 and December 4919 Paw Paw Lake Road hook with a slip sinker. Single sal- checked by the DNR. The DNR re- iary aids and services, such as sign- below. Jennifer Ann Harrington, both of project, was quite a talented crow. municipal wastewater, the species Soto, Sam Tavolacci, Mason mon eggs or small pieces of night quests that you donate the head to be 12) as well as selected varsity games Coloma, MI 49038 ers for the hearing impaired, or other Under the power of sale contained in efficiently extracts excess nitrogen Buchanan. He took a soft wire and bent it to crawlers are the bait these fish pre- Thompson, Caleb Weston, Adam (Dec. 9 and 11). (269) 468-7212 and phosphate pollutants. Duck- tested for CWD (Chronic Wasting PUBLIC NOTICE aids and services for individuals the Mortgage, and the statute in such John Joseph Barbour and Amanda form a hook to gain access to food. Wheeler, and Zachary Yenchus. (11 -06-08-TCR) fer. Disease). Proceeds from the raffle tickets will with disabilities are available by case made and provided, notice is Lyn Sundman, both of Niles. Incidentally, most of their food is weed growth on ponds reduces algal Rounding out the Tsunamis were Pa- Citv of Watervliet IT'S GETTING TO THE St. Joe and Paw Paw rivers...The A couple of the closer check stations help purchase equipment for the contacting the Watervliet Charter hereby given that the Mortgage will growth by shading, reduces coliform Brian Dale Totzke and Shaya Marie carrion, much of which is road kill. DNR reports that Steelhead are trick Guntz, Ethan Lohraff, Ian Brid- Middle School basketball program. The regular Commission Meeting END OF THE YEAR AND bacteria counts, suspended solids, for the Tri-City Area are located at MODERN MINI Township Clerk at least five days be foreclosed by sale of the mort- Gathright, both of Stevensville. They are scavengers that help keep ges, Nikolas Bemdt, Everett Case, moving into the rivers. Fishermen the Van Buren State Park in South The raffle grand prize winners will of the City of Watervliet will be before the meeting in writing or by evaporation, bio-logical oxygen de- STORAGE gaged premises at public sale to the YOUR CREDIT IS STILL Joe Lippert, Stevensville; and our environment clean. Brett Tutton, and Ethan Steltner. be drawn at the WHS varsity basket- Monday, November 10, 2008, at are catching some near the dams in Haven or Dowagiac Sportsman Club phone at the Watervliet Charter highest bidder at the Second Floor, NOT CLEAR! Vickie Darlene Johnson, St. Joseph. Somehow, crows always seem more mand and mosquito larvae. Mean- U-10 Girls LIEN SALE Berrien Springs and Watervliet. on M-140 in Dowagiac. ball game on 12/11. 7:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Com- Township Clerk's Office at 4959 M- Jury Assembly Room, Berrien while, it stabilizes acidity (pH), con- THE FOLLOWING UNITS - have HAVE NO FEAR; YOU Ryan Allen Cowan and Mandy Lee noticeable in autumn. Maybe the Spawn and Hot-n-Tots have pro- In the game between the Tornadoes Tickets are: I/$3, 2/$5, 5/$ 10, and mission Chambers. centrates heavy metals and encour- The DNR forecasts that the deer 140 Hwy., P.O. Box 384, Watervliet, County Courthouse, St. Joseph, Barker, both of Buchanan. sparsity of leaves on trees lets their and the Storm, the Storm came out 15/$20. (11-06-08) been taken under possession by CAN GET A LOAN HERE duced fish, but it is good one day population in our part of the state is MI 49098, telephone (269) 463- Michigan 49085, that being the ages the growth of aquatic animals Modem Mini Storage, 60401 C.R. Mucia Washire Swift and Tracy voices carry farther. Maybe it's just and slows the next. on top. Scoring for the Storm were There is a change to the prizes this 1-866-353-9746 such as frogs and fowl. stable to slightly elevated, even with 5113. place of the holding of the Circuit Lynn Petty, both of Benton Harbor. the joy of listening to sounds as fall Casie Gohr with two goals; Mikayla 687, Hartford, MI; (269) 621-0245. Walleye and Smallmouth are being the early doe hunt that was held on year. The next 16 people to purchase Note: At the regular Township Court for Berrien County, State of Bishoy Kamal Eskander and Jerika approaches. This project, submitted by Todd Lee with four goals; and Mackenzie CHARTER We will have a lien sale on the fol- caught in the rivers. The mouth of private land earlier this fall. $20 in raffle tickets at one time will Board meeting on Sept. 15, 2008, Michigan, on Thursday, November (11-6, 11-13,11-20,11-27, 12-4-08-TCR Michael of the Waksman Institute of lowing units November 18, 2008. Rachel Grubner, both of Niles. The strong winds of last week were the creeks and deep holes has given Zabel, Karlie McClendon, Cassidy be instantly able to draw one of the TOWNSHIP OF Microbiology at Rutgers, The State Where the deer will be found de- the Board voted to discontinue 13,2008 at 11:00 A.M. not only a portent of winter, but the Fickett, Madison Harland and Olivia Unit 36 Wanda Emanuel up some nice fish. pends on the amount of standing following non-grand prize items. COLOMA monthly Tuesday workshop meet- The parcel subject to the Mortgage sound of violently shaken leaves, of University of New Jersey, unites the Kling, each with one goal. Excellent Unit #80 Kelly Gaynor Area lakes...lot of the area bait com in the area. The more com that Non-grand prize items ings. which is being sold is located at efforts of six institutions. This proj- PLANNING Unit #123 Jessica Emanuel those still clinging tenaciously to and tackle shops currently have playing for the season was also Prizes in the $20 ticket purchase ect follows earlier DOE JGI studies, is cut means the more likely the deer Barbara J. Tyler 4232 Red Arrow Highway, Ste- branches, amplified the windsound played by Alyssa Blankenship, Lynn Unit #146 Mary Rodarte reduced hours due to weather condi- will be in wooded and swampy include: COMMISSION Watervliet Charter Township Clerk vensville, MI 49127-8308, in the increasing the expertise honed from Unit #183 Michelle Leadingham to a roar. tions and hunting seasons, so you VanAuken, Mimi Halgren, and Zoe those studies. areas. Otherwise, they will be near- 1 - Applebee's Gift Certificate TO: THE RESIDENTS AND (11-6-08-TCR) Township of Lincoln, County of Much of the color has gone with Smith. Scoring for the Tornadoes (11-06-08 TCR) Source: Public ReIease-2 July 2008, by might want to call ahead. by or hiding in the cornfields. 1 - Celebration Cinema & Papa PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE Berrien, State of Michigan, and leaves that floated earthward, but were Ashley Sipla, Samantha Igert David Gilbert, DOE/Joint Genome Institute. The DNR reports that this is the Watervliet Rod and Gun Club... Vino's CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CO- NOTICE OF legally described as follows: that which remains stands out and Tristen Howard, each with one Next Week: More about... time of year to catch the monster Things are kind of slow due to many 1 - Celebration Cinema & Papa LOMA, BERRIEN COUNTY, Decedant's Estate Located in the Township of FORECLOSURE against the barren branches stripped Didja Know? That chickens are the Bluegills. They suggest fishing just members enjoying deer gun hunting Vino's MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER Lincoln, County of Berrien, Please share your STATE OF of. summer green and autumn hues. only animals you can eat before they off the bottom with wax worms. season. 1 - Celebration Cinema & Papa INTERESTED PERSONS: SALE State of Michigan, being a part MICHIGAN What's new with Genomes? hatch and after they are dead. Talked with Chuck at Miles Bait & Looking ahead - There is a CPL outdoor sports photos Vino's PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Default has been made in the condi- of the Northeast Quarter of The U.S. Department of Energy tackle and he told me that "Bluegill (Concealed Pistol License) class and stories with the 1 - Easy Street/$5 to Cinema Magic/ Coloma Charter Township Planning PROBATE COURT tions of a certain Mortgage Deed Section 16, Township 5 South, Joint Genome Institute announced are still being caught on many area scheduled for December 11 and 13. readers of the 2 Free Games to Coloma Lanes Commission will hold a public (hereinafter "Mortgage") and two Range 19 West, and being more COUNTY OF this past summer that it has chosen lakes like Reynolds, Cora and Call Dick Moeckel at 468-3837 if 1 - Easy Street/$5 to Cinema Magic/ hearing in order to consider the fol- (2) First Mortgage Bonds (here- particularly described as fol- Tri-City Record; 44 projects from 150 submitted to Small ads work Round lakes, just to name a few. you have questions or to reserve 2 Free Games to Coloma Lanes lowing matter on Monday, Novem- BERRIEN inafter collectively referred to as the lows: Commencing from a '/a" E-mail to include in DNA sequencing projects. 463-6397 The fish are hitting one day but not your space in this class. 1 - Heavenly Ham/2 AMF Lanes ber 24, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at the FILE NO. 2008 - 739-DE-N "Note") made by AMERICARE rebar found at the Southeast One of their choices for study is the the next." Coloma Rod and Gun Club... [email protected] 1 - Sports Heart Fitness Watch Coloma Charter Township Hall, Estate of JANE KATHRYN ED- COMMUNITIES MICHIGAN, comer of the Northeast Quarter tiny duckweed; the smallest, fastest There is an important membership or call 463-NEWS I - Tri City Record Subscription WARDS a/k/a JANE EDWARDS, L.L.C., an Indiana Limited Lia- of*M4*SMlien 15; thence along 4919 Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma, 1 - 13-Week Subscription to The Deceased Date of birth: July hX Michigan. bility Company (hereinafter "Mort- the East line of said Section 16, Herald-Palladium 12,1918 gagor"), whose address is 4700 E. North 00 degrees OO'OO" East, Special Land Use Permit request Festive Holidiy Family Style Dinner I - McDonald Value Meal TO ALL CREDITORS:* Jackson Street, Muncie, IN 47303 from FMHC Corp., 24445 North- 1653.70 feet to a point; thence 1 - McDonald Value Meal NOTICE TO CREDITORS: the de- Live Auction! western Hwy. #225, Southfield, MI to COLONIAL TRUST COMPA- South 89 degrees 40'24" West, 1 - McDonald Value Meal cedent, Jane Kathryn Edwards, a/k/a 48075. The property is owned by NY, as TVustee for the benefit of 50.00 feet to a Vi" rebar found Custom Decorated Trees, Wreaths, Centerpieces and more! Please call on us for quality products and professional services 1 - AMF Lanes/Hollywood Video Jane Edwards, who lived at 1535 the Bondholders of Partners in and being the Point of Moming Glory Farms. 6218 North i Certificate Trebor, St. Joseph, Michigan, died Coloma Road, Coloma, MI 49038 Action of the Mid-South, Inc., an Beginning of the parcel herein 1 - Ice Skating Pass/Hollywood nd and the Special Land Use Permit is September 23, 2008. Arizona Trust Company, whose described. Thence South 89 When: Saturday, November 22 ACCOUNTING - TAX PREP ADULT CARE Video Certificate for a Verizon Wireless Communi- Creditors of the decedent are noti- address is 1812 University Blvd., degrees 40'24" West, 1266.96 BUILDER 1 - Ice Skating Pass/Hollywood cation Tower located at property fied that all claims against the estate Anderson, IN 46012, which feet to Va" iron pipe found; 7-11pm Video Certificate LOSHBOUGH CONSTRICTION code 11-08-0009-0001-03-7. The will be forever barred unless pre- Mortgage is dated August 1, 2003, Thence North 00 degrees Where: Santaniello's Restaurante, Stevensville DRAKE Marie's Heavenly Haven Non-grand prize items range from property is zoned AG-P Primary sented to Paula Jane Olds and /or Jan and recorded on November 7,2003, 13*11" West, 329.25 feet to a BUSINESS SYSTEMS COMPANY $5 to above $20 prizes. Agricultural. Howard Edwards, named personal in the Berrien County Register of Vi" rebar found; Thence North Tickets: $35/person or $60/touple Assisted Living 89 degrees 39'16" East, Monthly Accounting & Bookkeeping Please remember that you do not 1075.22 feet to a point, wit- TAX SERVICES need to be present to win any of the SMCAA nessed by a Pinch Top pipe Adult Day Care grand prizes. All raffle tickets are \ or. I WAT I R found 0.76 feet East thereof; Kenneth L. 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Armchair Quarterbacks pick this weekend's name winners! Lakeshore at St. Joseph tfCMM Berrien Springs at Hopkins Centreville at Decatur Western Mich, at Illinois * Purdue at Michigan State Michigan at Minnesota Notre Dame at Boston College Oklahoma State at Texas Tech. \ f §... _JL Joe Jason Tom Gear Mark Bolin Jim Edwards Alabama at LSU Chris Leach Nancy Huffman 103.7 COSY-FM Guy's Marine Huffman's TV & Tri-County Computer Watervliet Public Works Nancy's Furniture NY Giants at Philadelphia Eagles 78-32 74-36 Appliances 72-37 Services 72-37 70-40 70-40 St. Joseph, Hopkins, St. Joseph, Berrien Lakeshore, Hopkins, St. Joseph, Hopkins, Lakeshore, Hopkins, St. Joseph, Berrien Jacksonville Jags at Detroit Lions Decatur, Illinois, Springs, Decatur, Illinois, Decatur, Illinois, Decatur, Illinois, Centreville, Illinois, Springs, Decatur, Illinois, Michigan State, Michigan State, Michigan State, Michigan State, Michigan State, Tennessee Titans at Chicago Bears Michigan State, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Minnesota, Boston Minnesota, Notre Dame, Minnesota, Boston Minnesota, Boston Texas Tech, Alabama. Texas Tech, Alabama, College, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, Alabama, College, Texas Tech, College, Texas Tech, The tiebreaker for positions will be the Giants, Jags, Titans Giants, Jags, Titans Alabama, Eagles, Jags, Giants, Jags, Titans Alabama, Eagles, Jags, Alabama, Giants, Jags, Bears Titans total points of the Titans-Bears game. Total Pts. 47 Total Pts. 35 Titans Total Pts. 48 Total Pts. 47 Total Pts. 45 Total Pts. 38 Last week's AQB pick results There were not many changes this of being caught from behind. She place, and he could move up two week as our prognosticators were all has to have a good week to close the spots in one week with a solid per- over the board. There was just one gap with Joe, and the rest will take formance. change but, overall, things tightened care of itself. Jim Edwards finally moves up a right up from top to bottom. 1 Nancy Huffman stays in third place spot this week with a 7-4 perform- Both Joe Jason and Chris Leach this week and stays the same dis- ance. Jim's move out of the cellar picked Purdue over Michigan but tance from Chris, going 5-6. She has to inspire him no matter how somehow it didn't come out that called in her picks this week and long it may be, so look out above. way on paper. Fortunately, I keep gave an explanation for just about Jim also had to win the tiebreaker their e-mails with the picks every every team that she chose. She is over Mark to move up and he did WHS MARCHING BAND...performing this past Saturday at Ford Field. The band took sixth place in the week so that I can confirm and cor- serious about this, so Chris had bet- just that, as they are both tied with. state! (Carol CofTm photo) rect them to make things right. ter watch out. Nancy has to watch their overall records. As a result, Joe Jason went 7-4 and her back as well, with someone right Mark Bolin struggled this week and WHS Marching Band has exciting season; sixth in state actually widens his lead over his on her tail. drops in sixth place with a 4-7 The Watervliet Marching Band had out the state and culminates the sea- Besides scoring and ranking, nearest competition by four games. That someone is Tom Gear who record. Mark got hurt by the tie- a very exciting season this year. son with a Championship Contest at awards are also presented at compe- Joe didn't do too badly and always also went 5-6 for the week. Tom is breaker as mentioned above and has Under the direction of Jennifer the conclusion of the season. It is an titions for "Best Music," "Best seems to keep even with the others, still even with Nancy overall but to do something this week to get Engleman, the group of 73 students organization that requires member- Marching" and "Best General Ef- even with a bad week. His experi- stays in fourth place because of back out of the bottom spot. Mean- performed its show titled "Russian ship. fect." ence seems to be showing at this Nancy's performance in the tie- while, Jim will be trying to keep him Portrait" at home football games, MCBA has strict rules governing At Allegan, the band place first in point. breaker once again. Tom could have there. parades, competitions and festivals. the shows, rules that are extensive Flight IV with a score of 58.55 and Chris Leach went 5-6 to stay in sec- passed Nancy but his Irish faltered This week there are some real The Marching Band kicked off its and must be strictly adhered to. For received the trophy for Best General ond place but fell four games behind in overtime to Pittsburgh, and that match-ups again at every level from season with a trip to the Niles example, a band must compete in at Effect. Joe. Chris also better watch out for didn't help him. But Tom is also just high school to the NFL, with a lot of Marching Band Invitational. This least two shows to qualify for state On October 18, the band went to those below her as she is in danger two games behind Chris for second eyes on the LSU-Alabama contest. open-class event did not give out and only the top 10 bands in each Jenison and received fourth place placements or scores. The band did flight are invited to the Champion- and an amazing score of 66.90. receive three out of five caption ship Contest. The final qualifying competition awards (Best Marching, Best Per- Championship Average Scores was on October 25 at Reeths-Puffer cussion, and Best Color Guard). (CAS) are numbers that are aver- High School in Muskegon. There, On Wednesday, October 8, the band aged after every show and set the the band scored a 69.75 and brought attended the District VI Marching state ranking going into champi- home the second-place trophy. Band Festival at Paw Paw High onships. This is also the number The season wrapped up with a trip School. At festival, the band per- used to determine the top 10 bands to Detroit. For the fifth year in a row, forms its show for a panel of three in each flight. the Watervliet Marching Band judges and is given a rating from 1 There are four flights in MCBA: I, ranked in the top 10 in Flight IV and to 5, 1 being the best. Watervliet II, III, and IV. Flights are based on qualified to go to the state champi- received a Division 1 rating. . school enrollment and change yearly onships. The event was held at Ford October 11th, the band started its depending on membership. Field. The band scored a 72.40, with MCBA (Michigan Competing Band Watervliet is solidly in Flight IV a finishing placement of sixth in the Association) season with a trip to (school enrollment less than 794). state! Allegan. There are seven judges at each com- Congratulations, Watervliet March- (Front row, from the left) Brian Sayre, Jordan Burrell, Huston Harrison, Sam Smith, Derrik Allred, Luke MCBA is a competitive organiza- petition, two of which are on the ing Band, on a very successful sea- Faultersack, Brandon Johnson; (second row, from the left) coach Joe Stevens, Andrew Saltzman, Mike tion that hosts competitions through- field during the performance. son. Walter, Nick Wolfe, Donovan Browning, Randy Wells, Jordan Pender, Caleb Hettig, Deidrick Swanigan, Dan Vollrath; (third row, from the left) coach A.J. High, Cody Warren, Kyle Sayre, Kent Morris, John McCormack, Matt Page, Gary Hanners, Justin Bronkala, Matt Kiser, head coach Mark Edd; (back row, HHS Emerald Mar chin if Band at Ford Field Saturday from the left) Sam Swihart, T.J. Scott, Devin Davis, Jordan Grenon, Blake Rushing, Brad Garrod, Justin Johnson, and coach Dave Ehlers. Not available for the photo were Jeff Gopp, coach Steve Groendyk, and coach Jason Hayes. (Contributed photo) Congratulations to the Coloma Comets H.S. Football Team Co-Conference Champions!

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