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I he Combined Newspapers of (he Wale IN Met Reeord, Coloma Courier & Hartford MC 145 MOAG i SONS TRI-CITY R SPRINGPORT,, Ml 4?284 12(if Year Issue No. 8 . . February 19,2004 Seventy-five Cents Group claims he mishandled pornography and bill payment issues Supervisor's resignation sought "I am not ashamed of any work I have done as supervisor. I have drive of the computer George Fri- make that decision on my own," not be produced. She said this is. day was using up to be scanned Shafer said. "My own personal how they know Friday was taking been honest and worked hard and am satisfied that what I have deeper," Martin said. "Sure, they opinion is that the police should do money. ,, were told it would take six months the scanning, if anyone does, but When Shafer was asked about the done is in the best interest of the taxpayers and commun^ty, before the police could do it and they are not the ones asking to." bills, he said the committee has Steve Shafer, Hartford Township Supervisor. they could not be without the com- Another issue from the committee never asked for a specific bill. "I. puter that long, but we had a man is that George Friday, when he was have invited them to ask for them, > By Angela Stair go," Martin said; but at this time it satisfied that what I have done is in already lined up that said he could Treasurer, wrote checks to himself because 1 would like to see them Madonna Martin, local teacher and is composed of Martin, Douglas the best interest of the taxpayers do the i deep scan in about two and his company without paper- too. But they have never asked for a. Township resident, said she and the Mackinder, Randy Kime, John and community," Shafer said. He hours." She said the committee was work to back up his claims, Martin specific bill." Citizens Committee she belongs to Vargo, Mike Vargo, and John has been Supervisor since 1989. willing to pay for it. said. She said auditors would not Supervisor Shafer explained that;, asked Hartford Township Supervi- McLellan. Martin said the committee had "The question of the hard-drive pick up on that because they take a the state requires two signatures on sor Stephen Shafer to resign on All but McLellan were present at taken a list of complaints when it scan was asked at the meeting on bill and work back to check its va- every check to make sure someone Wednesday, February 11, the night the meeting with Supervisor Sbafer went to Shafer and asked for his Thursday, the 12* That was the lidity, but there were no bills for cannot write a check out to himself before the Township's monthly on Wednesday, Feb. II, wh^n resignation. The pornography that first the Board had heard of it and Friday's work to follow. or herself. Then all the bills/checks meeting. Shafer was asked to resign. was being viewed at the Township did not want to pursue it at that Martin said the Citizens Commit- Please see HARTFORD Martin said the Citizens Commit- Supervisor Shafer said he told offices and the teen sex chat line time. This is a decision that needs to tee had asked to see specific bills Continued on page 5 tee does not meet on a regular basis, them he would not resign. "I am not that was found was one of their be made by the Board. I cannot for specific checks, and they could just when something comes up that ashamed of any of the work I have complaints (see accompanying it feels needs looking into. The done as Supervisor. 1 have been story). committee members "come and honest and worked hard and am "The Board will not give the hard Invited to dance at United Nations Skateboard Park fund nears $12,000 mark; project goal is $40,00

* ByC. Notf carison About $20,000 will be needed for said Watervliet Police Lieutenant Tri-City Area youths and adults concrete alone; and another $10,000 John Pokagon, who confirmed can look forward to using their for the structures. The remaining there is an ordinance against skate- skateboards, BMX bikes, and in- $10,000 is a buffer for incidentals, boarding on the City sidewalks and line skates in the future on struc- according to Goodrich's report. streets. tures at Hays Park in Watervliet. No place to "board" According to Collin Buck and When a group of youngsters got the About three years ago, a skate- Max Goodrich (Cara's son), who idea that they wanted a park where board store called "Rolling Thun- were part of the club the skate- they could use their skateboards, a der" opened in downtown Water- boarders started. Rolling Thunder major project rolled into action. vliet and it became a favorite hang- was a big hangout where the kids "It started with the kids," said Cara out for kids who love to be on used to go to watch a skate video if| Goodrich of Watervliet, who is wheels. The City was alerted to the they got in trouble for skating President/Treasurer of the Tri City popularity of skateboarding and its downtown. The skaters were upset Skateboard Association. She reports problems when kids brought their because their boards were confis- that the organization has over one- boards downtown. cated and they received citations V quarter of the funds needed to de- The problems arose when the kids from the police. / velop the park. used their boards on the downtown Tri City Skateboard According to a financial report sidewalks. The local merchants Association founded - presented to the City Commission complained about kids zipping by VI SHAFER DANCERS.^front row, from the left) Heather Vitale, Lauren Foley, Amy Birk, Em J. Shafer; After meeting with the City's Park earlier this month, over $11,000 has their windows, and some skaters (second row, from the left) Kristin Perrino, Cassie Evans, Karlianne Loshbough, Jessica Burkhard, Antonia and Recreation Committee, and at been raised toward the estimated nearly collided with pedestrians. Mavrakis, Sarah Monte; (back row, from the left) Britani Spencer, Sarah Rimpel, Amanda Stowers, the suggestion of the City Commis- $40,000 needed for the project. "There were some near-misses," Heather Nelsoii, and Amber Morris. Not available for the photo were Elizabeth Veine, Morgan Roggow, sion, the skateboarders started a Alani Fellows, and Michelle Strebeck. nonprofit corporation called the Tri City Skateboard Association to raise funds to develop a skateboard park in the area. They started out by sell- ing candy bars. VLIET i Vi Shafer Dancers UCT In August of 2002, Cara Goodrich JARY and some others began spearhead- ing the kids' efforts and a bank ac- count for the project was opened. Letters were sent to area businesses, donation canisters were stationed at to perform at U.N. various locations, T-shirts were sold, dances were held, and dona- By Amy Loshbough The United Nations building will perform at many area festivals, as tions were received. The Vi Shafer Dancers and Vi's be our next stop and truly a one-of- well as provide entertainment for Location sought Kids will perform at the United a-kind experience. This invitation is private functions. While most everyone agreed a Nations in New York City this the biggest honor of the whole trip Vi Shafer has been in the business skateboard park was a good idea, summer. because it is unheard of for any for 44 years. Her dancers have gone finding a suitable site brought out On July 15, the Coloma-based dance team to be allowed into the on to dance with many entertainers, some different opinions. City com- troupe will grace the indoor north- U.N. Following the performance, along with the Atlanta Ballet and missioners first suggested a location east comer of the public lobby the dancers will tour the Empire Georgia Ballet, with some students in Sterner Park, a small City-owned (Zeus Area) at the United Nations State Building, Lincoln Center, teaching dance for the University of park on Mill Creek just south of building. Fifth Avenue, Central Park, Rocke- Michigan. Red Arrow Highway. After receiving a formal confirmed feller Center and the Theatre Dis- Shafer was Miss Coloma in 1956 The skateboarders' parents ob- invitation from the U.S. Mission to trict. and has worked with numerous area jected, citing the park's remote the United Nations, plans have been At the end of the week, a dance queens. She has directed many Miss location could cause more trouble. made to include the performance in workshop will be held at Lincoln Coloma, Miss Hartford and Miss An early suggestion to locate the an upcoming trip to Hershey, Penn- Center and possibly with the Rock- Blossomtime pageants, developing skateboard park in Hays Park as sylvania; with the experience end- ettes. After dinner on Friday, the the two-day schedule still being part of the park's major renovations ing up in New York City. dancers will attend a performance used by Blossomtime Festival offi- last year got little support from The trip will begin on July 11, on Broadway of "The Lion King." cials. Hays Park Project organizers. leaving from Vi Shafer School of Over the years, the Vi Shafer The dancers traveling with this Meanwhile, a suggestion to locate the Dance in Coloma. A bus packed Dancers have performed in Ger- group range in age from 9 years old the skateboard park at the new with 22 dancers and their chaper- many, Austria, Switzerland, Bel- to adult. They are currently raising ones will head out for a weeklong Township Hall north of town gium, Holland, Italy, the Hogue, funds to help defer some of the cost travel of dance and learning. Spain, Euro Disney Paris; the of this wonderful experience. seemed a viable idea until the After two days of fun at Hershey World's Fair in Vancouver, British For more information on upcom- Township Board rejected it on Park, filled with performances and Columbia, Canada; U.S. Military ing fund-raisers, call Vi Shafer | grounds of insurance liability. other exciting activities, the dancers Academy in West Point, NY; Walt School of the Dance at 463-8237. With the desire of the City Com- will board the bus again and head to Disney World in Florida; and at Six Any donations would be greatly mission to locate a park in the City New York City. Flags Great America in Illinois. appreciated and are completely tax .for the skateboard park, the "old New York is a city of adventure They have been invited to perform deductible through a nonprofit or- NO SKATING ALLOWED...Dustin Williams, 13, of Coloma, poses and the girls will begin their experi- at the Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. ganization called Dancer's ^irou- with his skateboard behind the ttno skateboards^ sign in Watervliet Please see SKA TE ence with a dance workshop and Locally, the dance troupes also sel. Dustin is an eighth-grader at Coloma Junior High School. some free time. (Dawn Carlson photo) Continued on page 6 Page 2 Th-City Record February 19,2004 one of the "highly qualified" teach- February 19, 2004 Tri-Cily Record Page 3 ers the NCLB Act is trying to keep. Letters anil COniinentan Wouldn't that be counterproduc- tive! Countryside Charter School Lansing is trying to put into place; It is unfortunate that the federal TRI-CITY RECORD LLC gasoline, property, cigarettes, and government is putting additional Countryside FFA members place 138 N. Main St, P.O. Box 7 liquor, etc. If we keep adding on demands on the teaching profession. SNOWMEN Watervliet,Ml 49098 more little taxes to everything, we There is already a shortage of at District Leadership Contest HFAVFN (269) 463-6397 Fax 463-8329 will be paying more than 1%. One teachers in many areas of the United By Wanda Thomas who received a silver placing in E-mail to: tax is easier to repeal during good States; this act will only increase the UNASSEMBLED/ Five Countryside Charter High junior high public speaking. newsfq tricitvrecord.com times than dozens of small ones. teacher shortfall. It is too bad that School FFA members recently par- Also participating were Faith Web siteiwww.tricityrecord.com I suggest we (the voters) tell Lans- many teachers will be forced to \ ticipated in the District Leadership Cowgill and Amy Pica, who both Karl Bayer, Publisher & Editor \ ing to solve the problems this way leave the profession before they are Contest at the Van Buren Tech Cen- received silver placings in job inter- Amy Loshbough, Business Mgr. or we will have to do it ourselves. ready. The federal government will ter in Lawrence. view. Bonnie Bannen, Copy Editor We will get it on the ballot in No- be forcing more people into retire- Advancing to regional competition FFA advisor Cara Kowal reported USPS669-340 permit for the vember. ment and triggering a premature will be Jonathan Jespers, who re- that all five students did an out- Tri-Clty Record, a weekly If we all work together, we will burden on the Social Security sys- ceived a gold rating in public speak- standing job. newspaper with periodical not only help ourselves but we put tem. ing; Brandon Bare, who received a Regional competition will take postage paid at Michigan back in the BLACK! I wonder... are the sponsors of No gold rating in extemporaneous pub- place February 19 in Olivet, Michi- Watervliet, Ml 49098. Now we can sit at home and do Child Left Behind uhighly quali- lic speaking; and Jordan Williams, gan. Postmaster, send address nothing. Or we can stand together fied" and did they really do any changes to: P.O. Box 7 and fight to save our morals, pride, critical thinking regarding the Watervliet, Ml 49098 and Michigan. ramifications this act might create? I Write those letters to Lansing and Keith Zitta WE WELCOME let's get moving now before we lose it all. LETTERS... A Michigan voter Coloma Twp. The Tri-City Record welcomes all Rose Mitchell j letters to the editor. Letters are sub- NEW PRESIDENT...Norma Somers of Coloma was sworn in as Presi- THANKS, DAVE...Community Hospital Board of Directors President ject to editing, especially for length, citizens should dent of the Community Hospital Board of Directors in January. So- Norma Somers presents Dave DeFields a plaque commemorating his and will be published at the discre- No Child Left mers has been a member of the Board since 1988. Pictured with So- years of service to the Hospital as a Board member. DeFields attended tion of the editor. attend hearing mers is immediate past President Scott Smith of Hartford. Smith was his last Board meeting in January; he has been a member since 1989. All letters must be signed and must Behind Act fen presented with a plaque recognizing him for his past two years of ser- The Coloma resident retired as Coloma Community Schools Superin- include a phone number or address on proposed vice as President of the Board of Directors. He has been on the Board tendent two years ago. Mr. President, so the authorship of controversial since 1994. letters may be verified. Names will The recent enactment of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is landfill be withheld at the request of the 2,- J 3 - 04- "Pork Loin Dinner" set for writer for sufficient reason. Letters not fair to many teachers, I for one. should be typed or at least written in Philosophically I agree that no expansion Investing in Your Future child should be left behind. We Dear Editor, As a former trustee and Supervisor We have to realize that our chil- zel for her very talented singing and easy-to-read handwriting. Names By Charles Stein these rapidly rising prices will, In the February 20 in Riverside educators try to make each year as All concerned Coloma Township of Coloma Township, I got an ear- dancing, our master of ceremonies Price is by donation. Carry-outs must be printed, in addition to the dren will be living with any of the Investment short term, reward both the risk tak- A "Pork Loin Dinner" will be held successftil as possible for each stu- citizens should go to the Public Phil McDonald, and the pages and signature. Send letters to: ftil about the frustration that many environmental consequences that Representative ers and the people who don't want at Riverside United Methodist will be available. tellers. Editor, Tri-City Record dent, but I don't foresee it as a real- Hearing to be held Monday, Feb 23, people have with this issue. Town- may occur in the future. While I Edwardjones to miss out on a "good thing." Church from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Fri- Proceeds will go to the General P.O. Box 7 ity or possibility. There are simply at 7:00 p.m. in the Watervliet ship zoning law is pre-empted from admire the manner in which the 1 don't want to forget the many ServiBf Individual Invwtore Sine* 187 Sooner or later, fad stocks run their day, February 20. Fund for various church projects. Watervliet, Ml 49098 too many variables that cannot be Township Hall regarding the pro- having virtually any control over current management of the landfill food donations from Chicken Coop, 154 Badt Dr. course, and their prices fall. And if The menu will include pork loin, Riverside United Methodist E-mail: [email protected] controlled, i.e. innate intelligence, posed 90-acre expansion of the Or- location or operation of a landfill. is operating the fill and investing in Watervliet Harding's, Pepsi-Cola Coloma these stocks truly lacked the proper mashed potatoes and gravy, cooked Church is located at 4401 Fikes pre-natal care, parenting, socio- chard Hill Landfill. For many years, although Coloma environmental controls and preven- Co., Subway, Nice Ice, Roma's 468-4153 fundamentals for success, they may vegetable, tossed salad, rolls, Road in Riverside. economic background, environment While there may be little citizens Township was effectively as im- tions, I know that nothing is perma- Pizza-Coloma, Pizza Hut-Coloma. never again attain their previous homemade desserts, and beverage. Sprague's, and Wesco. highs. and amount of dollars available to can do to stop this expansion, they pacted by the landfill as Watervliet nent and forever. Don't Follow Latest FIVE COUNTRYSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL FFA MEMBERS...par- Is censorship Special thanks to the judges for Investment "Fads" school districts, for this to work. have been given a chance to learn Township, Coloma Township was The small amount we receive in ticipated in and received gold or silver placings at the District Leader- participating in our community's Sometimes, it can be enjoyable to How can you avoid being hurt by I will be 61 years old during the about and comment on the proposed not allowed to receive any impact property taxes and impact fees may CCPO Float ship Contest held recently at the Van Buren Tech Center in Lawrence. beginning to current school year; I would like to expansion and, presumably, make fees whereas Watervliet Township mean little in comparison to what pageant. Another thank you to participate In the latest trends In stock fads? Here are a few suges- TO ADVERTISE IN THE tlons: Pictured are: (from the left, back row) Jonathan Jespers, Brandon teach until I am 65. That, however, known their concerns about the was. Fortunately, now Coloma our children may have to contend Michigan Tuxedo Rental for sup- music, food and clothes. But if you TRI-CITY RECORD • Look for quality - Instead of hop- Committee Bare, Amy Pica; (center) Faith Cowgill; and (front) Jordan Williams. according to the NCLB Act, won't landfill in specific or solid waste Township is on the receiving end of with. Given my druthers, I would plying tuxedos for the escorts. Little regularly follow the latest Investment CALL (269) 463-6397 rear its ugly "fads," you might hurt your chances ping after today's hot property or (Contributed picture) be possible since I don't have a sci- issues in general. impact fees (to the tune of 10 cents have been happy to not have seen Mr. Firecracker and our master of of achieving your long-term financial tomorrow's sure thing, you're much requesting ence major. I have been teaching 29 For the foreseeable future, ALL per yard, if I recall). All this time, the landfill built in that strange little ceremonies. goals - and that's no fun at all. better off Investing in high-quality Thank you to the staff at Studio head? years, 24 at the elementary level expansion of the landfill will occur . though, Berrien County was collect- jog in the municipal boundary be- stocks that may bear fruit next year names of Dear Editor, 690 for doing my hair, makeup, and and the last five teaching sixth- in Coloma Township. Why the ing 25 cents per yard! tween Coloma and Watervliet town- Investment fads are nothing new. - and for years afterward. Look for Although I'm not in the habit of grade science at the Middle School. DEQ is holding the public hearing I can't say that I have seen many ships. all the other finishing touches; and From the railroad boom of the 19th those companies with strong man- Coloma men & Free tax preparation for low-income frequenting topless bars (at 57 I Had my School District not moved in Watervliet Township is a ques- County fees come back to Coloma I hope to SEE and HEAR you at to Joyce at Bridal Creations for century to day trading and the agement, solid business plans, don't dare risk a heart attack), re- the sixth grade to the Middle tion I have not had answered ade- Township, but I do believe that the the Public Hearing! helping me with my gown and suit. Internet "dot-com" frenzy of recent good track records and competitive women serving cent efforts by Coloma City and School, I would still be teaching in quately by the DEQ. It seems insen- County has invested and loaned Sincerely, 1 also want to thank all the Water- years, we've always had fads. While products. If you're Investing In wage earners in Van Buren County Township to ban public nudity stocks that have historically paid the elementary and deemed "highly sitive and disrespectful to me to these funds to many other causes Matthew K. Moser vliet businesses who donated gifts, the specifics of these fads vary, in military Low-income wage earners should 250 South Street on Saturdays, Feb- during 2003. leave me a bit puzzled: the activity qualified." How ironic! hold a public hearing in another that have benefited many other ar- their time, or money to this year's there's been one constant: people dividends, try to find those that have The 2004 CCPO (Coloma Com- take advantage of free tax prepare- ruary 7, 21 & 28 and March 6, 9:00 •If you have an Individual Tax- in those places goes on BEHIND Yes, I know that there are ways I municipality where the expansion is eas in the County. The County contest. Everything has been greatly lose their skepticism and get swept consistently Increased these pay- Miss munity Pageant Organization) Float tion services offered by the Van a.m.-3:00 p.m. payer Identification Number (1T- CLOSED DOORS! can become "highly qualified"; but NOT actually taking place. seems to have quite a large slush appreciated. up in market hype and euphoria. outs over the years. Companies that regularly boost dividends are typi- Committee would like to pay tribute Buren County Earned Income Tax South Haven INs), please bring in your ITIN card Have any of those public officials after 29 years of dedication to the Close examination of the Public fund to play with, but we're not Thank you to anyone that sup- cally well run, with a strong concern to the men and women of Coloma Credit Coalition., Michigan Works at 950 Bailey that was sent to you from the IRS. checked out the covers in the maga- profession and the students that I Notice that was published last week getting much enjoyment out of it. Watervliet ported me and helped me along the What causes stock market fads to take off? In general, three factors for their investors. who are serving in the military Gather your financial records. So- Ave., Suite 4, on Saturdays, Febru- You will need either the ITIN or a zine stands? Many of them leave love, I should not have to do any- in the Tri-City Record does not Seems rather unfair to me. way and to anyone else that I have seem to be responsible: • Look for diversification - Instead of armed forces. cial Security numbers, and routing ary 7,21 & 28, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Social Security Number in order to little to the imagination. thing else to become "highly quali- even indicate where the proposed It is absurd that the only economic not mentioned. If I have forgotten appreciates The thrill of It all - Some people going after the latest fad stocks, try If you know of someone who is number from your bank and plan to Bring the following items with you claim the Child Tax Credit. Ever since that stupid Super Bowl fied." I have a master of arts in expansion is actually taking place. development that Coloma Township anyone, I am truly sorry. are risk takers - plain and simple. to find others that best fit your need currently serving, or has served, visit one of the volunteer sites dur- when you visit one of the tax prepa- •Routing Number from your bank halftime show, I'm afraid that cen- teaching and the state of Michigan The notice may meet the letter of seems to be attracting is expansion Thank you again for everything. They want high retums from their for a diversified portfolio. please leave his or her name, along ing scheduled times in the months ration sites: for either your savings or checking sorship is beginning to rear its ugly has certified that I may teach sci- the law, but it seems almost irre- of this enterprise, which admittedly everyone's It is an honor and privilege to repre- investments and they're more than Remember, your holdings should with your name and phone number, of February and March. *A copy of last year's tax return account (if you have one) so that head. ence. Paradoxically, according to sponsible to hold it outside of Co- we all use and require. Those in the sent the community of Watervliet. willing to take big risks to achieve reflect your Individual risk tolerance, at (269) 468-9511. You may also Volunteer tax preparers will be (2002), if you have one. your EITC payment can be directly Larry Larsen the NCLB Act, I am "highly quali- loma Township and provide such Township who have fought eco- your time horizon and your long- support Sincerely, these results. They are drawn to mail your information to: CCPO, available to assist at Michigan •Social Security numbers for the and quickly deposited into your fied" to teach social studies, my vague and poor information. I don't nomic development or infrastruc- term objectives. Dear Editor, Erin O'Hara new developments In business and Attn: Float Committee, P.O. Box Works offices in Paw Paw and person who was employed, spouse, account. If you don't have a bank major. I have not taught social stud- think the "spirit" of the law was ture improvement in their neighbor- new ways of packaging Invest- • Look for progress - Most success- I would like to thank each and Miss Watervliet 2004 643, Coloma, MI 49038. South Haven, MSU Extension of- and any children in the household account open at the present time, we Voters, wake ies for 20 years. Where is the logic fulfilled. hoods should be just as outraged ments. While this group might not ful long-term investors follow a well- every person that made the 2004 Deadline for this information is fice in Paw Paw, and Van Buren bom before December 31, 2003, are will have representatives of a local in that? I have already made complaint to about this type of business, which be In the majority, It may have planned, personalized strategy, Miss Watervliet Pageant possible. March 31. Tech Center in Lawrence. needed to claim the EITC. Bring the bank at some of the sites that will enough power to get fads going. often developed with the assistance I should not have to "bump" a col- the DEQ. I suggest that others do they literally have no real input or Special thanks to Brad and Joyce Bank representatives will be avail- up: NEWS AND ADVERTISING of a qualified financial professional. Social Security cards, if available, assist you in opening an account. league with fewer years of seniority also. control over. Wendzel, Dave and Nancy Baiers, Social acceptance - Once an Dear Editor, If you've got this type of plan, you able'to open savings accounts so to ensure the necessary information •If you have received assistance from a social studies position or the Watervliet Lions and Lioness DEADLINE IS NOON Investment fad has emerged, it We are in DEBT! Is the answer a attracts more and more people - generally know what sort of moves that the Internal Revenue Service is copied correctly onto the tax re- from Family Independence Agency replace someone at the elementary clubs, our escorts, Miss Pat and her TUESDAY FOR THE NEXT Friends of the 1% tax increase across the board? It even some who might not typically you need to make - and when you can direct deposit refunds. turn. in 2003, bring your annual Family' school because I want to continue to TRI-CITY RECORD would be fair to all. dancers, Unique Impressions, Brian be prone to taking risks. Why? need to make them. But if you peri- Volunteer Income Tax •W-2 forms from all 2003 jobs. If Independence Agency statement. teach. He/she is more likely to be Hartford As we are going right now, 1% is MSU VanAntwerp for his performance of Because these Investors perceive a odically deviate from your financial Assistance (VITA) you didn't receive W-2s for all jobs, For more information, call Van the national anthem, Alyson Wend- "road map" by going after invest- : nothing. Think of all the taxes that fad and think that, If "everyone" else Library will Site Schedule bring your final (for 2003) pay Buren County Michigan State Uni- ' is following It, It must have some ment fads, you could lose your way. stubs, if available. Volunteers can versity Extension at (269) 657-7745 Paw Paw Connections validity. In other words, the more And it could be expensive and time- assist in verifying income. or the Van Buren County Family meet Feb. 23 Michigan Works at 232 E. Michi- people who buy a fad stock, the consuming to get back on course. •1099-0 form, if you or anyone in Independence Agency at (269) 621- Friends of the Hartford Library gan on Tuesdays, February 3, 10 & more acceptable it becomes for oth- your household received unem- 2800. Karl's Extension The Back So, when you're Investing, forget will be meeting Monday, February and 17,3:00-7:00 p.m.; ers to buy It. ployment insurance benefits at any Michigan State University Exten- Michigan State University Extension helps • Fast-rising prices - Almost by defi- about the fads. As an investor, 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Hartford Public MSU Extension at 801 Hazen time in 2003. sion prohibits discrimination in all people improve their lives through an Al Gaus nition, fad stocks are those whose you've got a lot to gain by being a Library. Street on Mondays, February 9 and •1099-rNT form, if you received its programs and activities based on education process that applies knowledge Commercial Hort. Agent prices rise rapidly over a relatively little "old-fashioned." Please plan enjoining us! 16, 3:00-7:00 p.m.; and Saturdays, Kolumn Fence bank interest income in 2003. race color, national origin, gender, to critical issues, needs, and opportunities. Berrien County short period of time. And, of course, February 7,21 & 28, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 By Karl Bayer, Publisher & Editor •Any statements received from a religion, age, disability, political By Anne Bayer, Co-Publisher p.m. mortgage company during 2003. beliefs, sexual orientation, and To 8ubscrib« to tho Lawrence ARMCHAIR AWARDS BANQUET UNATTENDED AGAIN... Hard Backyard fruit tree pruning basics •Any IRS notices or letters sent to marital or family status. TRI-CITY RECORD Van Buren Technology Center at to believe the Armchair Quarterback season has come and gone... as much Between now and bloom is the | response is moderate regrowth from Today is Friday, the sun is shining, Osboumes." It, too, is so bad. Even D i Dial 463-NEW8 you or someone in your household fun as it is, some wish it could go longer than the football season. Come to time to prune your fruit trees. When only a few buds. Thinning-out cuts and it feels so good. The tempera- the mom has the nastiest words that The poms think of it, why didn't the AQs make any predictions on the Pro Bowl the pruning, your overall goal should be allow for the most sunlight penetra- ture is still very cold but I have to come out of her nlouth on an every- week after the Super Bowl? driven by the fact that in fruit grow- tion. admit that the sun really gives us all day basis. V Many thanks to the Armchair prognosticators for entertaining us with their ing you are simply harvesting The heading-back cut removes a boost. It is not all Janet's fault that the let you lose, Health Alert for Digestive Pain football predictions; they've continued a Tri-City Record tradition of fun sunlight. Any pruning should be only a part of a shoot or branch. The I heard on the weather channel that country as a whole unit has lost all and competition that goes back to the very first Press Box columns in the done to "catch" the most sunlight response is vigorous regrowth, from Sunday of this week will be at zero. of its morals and is not passing on the FLEX mid-1980s. throughout the whole tree. Experts several buds just below the cut. This I hope we are getting close to one of the correct behavior to the next They also continued another tradition, that of not showing up for my have found that sunlight will only tends to create shading problems. the last times it drops this low. I group. We have let the ball drop and lete yeu live. It may be "something you ate." secret awards ceremony and banquet, usually held the week after the Super penetrate about three feet into a Often, older trees have extensive, know we will live with and through it is time that we start again with hr NEW Proinin. FlexPoleti. Bowl. This year the banquet was held a week later because of the Ice tree. If your tree has a lot of old, fruiting-wood structures with all that we are dealt but... morals and manners and all the llvet yee more nexMHIty for PAIN THAT LET'S FIND OUT AND Sculpture Festival in Watervliet (all the street comers were occupied). branches in the top, adequate light numerous secondary branching Here is a note to sister-in-law other issues that were addressed WON'T GO AWAY. TREAT WHAT'S GOING ON. Jim Edwards, probably the most senior AQ, got the cellar-dweller award is not getting to the bottom. By re- points called a spur complex. Karen. 1 hope you are recovering the reel werMI when we were children. You tell yourself it will If your pain keeps coming for not only finishing last but for also spending the most time in last place. ceiving more total sunlight, you will A spur pruning cut removes only a really well from your surgery. 1 I cannot believe that this country go away. The stabbing pain back, it's important to find The Nancy's Furniture mogul has also worn the AQ champ's hat in other have bigger yields of better quality portion of a spur complex. By re- guess if you have to have that done, has taken the time to mandate in your side. The heartburn. the underlying cause, treat it, seasons, so he knows the highs and the lows. fruit. moving the weak wood and numer- the middle of the winter has to be prayer and God out of the schools 4 for $49 Or the gassy, queasy, cure it, or manage it. Newcomer Chris Leach of Guy's Marine did great finishing in fifth place, The location of the fruiting wood ous fruiting sites a return to high the best time since we are all but has left the children of this na- Get reylstraiion and 4 weeks ol meetings jor only $49! Saue 17! wislvit-would-go-away Our specialty is helping not bad for a "non-football" fan. is important to know. Apple, pear, quality fruiting wood can be grounded with the snow. Hope you tion in ruin, as far as living life in awful feeling in your gut. people with digestive, Veteran Kirk Duncombe was condemned from the start. The "thin one," cherry, apricot, and plums all tend achieved. are feeling better. the right way. cen I lll-lil-MN • Aek About The At Work Proorem* The pain upsets your life. liver, nutritional and as he is called in some circles at Brookfield Chrysler, insisted on picking to fruit on 2-year-old or older wood. Now with these basics in mind, In talking with a good friend about Most of the kids have so many You can't get comfortable abdominal distress. the local high school teams to win. That created a real conundrum when In other words, what grew in 2002 here are several general rules you the Janet Jackson and Justin Tim- www.welilitwatehirswistiriiidciiiiai.cdin parents they are not even sure of in bed. And once you do, Pay attention to your they played each other. "How can you not support your hometown team?" will fruit in 2004; however, peach is can follow. First, head back or thin berlake halftime show, she pointed their names. Some of them do not it jars you awake. It stops gut feeling... call us. Now. he lamented one week without a winner. Even so his team loyalty kept him different. Peaches fruit on 1-year- out diseased or insect-damaged out to me that this kind of enter- even have permanent homes. This WatBrvllot you from going out to eat in fourth place. old wood. In this case, what grew in wood. Second, thin out branches tainment has gotten well out of seems to be our value system nowa- with friends or coworkers. Newcomer Mark Belfy elbowed his way to a solid third-place finish by 2003 will fruit in 2004. Your goal with narrow angles of attachments. hand. If you. happen to have VFW Post 6803 • 8777 Red Arrow Highway Bruce A. Jones, M.D. days and it is something we must The pain is telling you being right more tl^an 66% of the time. The Belfy Drug Store clerk helped should be to get a balance between These are weak and usually break watched any TV on the MTV chan- Thursday • 6:30 p.m. Rickey L. Snipes, M.D. change... and it is not all because i something. Your loved himself on more than one occasion by correcting the scorekeeping. fruiting wood and current year's off. Next, head back or thin out nel, then you would be used to see- Janet Jackson's shirt was ripped ones keep telling you. Ather M. Bukhari, M.D. Nancy, Nancy, Nancy... what could I say about Nancy Huffman that growth for fruiting next year. We do crossing or growing-into-the-middle ing this kind of behavior. So 1 open while she was dancing. Msetlnoe atai In tenton Itertor. Paw Paw, And now us — Lawrence B. Damiani.D.O. hasn't been said before? Nancy has won the red hat more times than any this by annual pruning. Pruning branches. These shade anything guess, by that token, we can all be This is just one example of how St Josaph and moral "Go see a doctor." All Board'Cenified other. The Huffman's Appliance Queen had but one goal... beat Mike. every year is a must for good- below and compete with other assured that our children all have we live now and what we accept. Gastroenterologisls Cursed with a couple of upsets in the middle of the season, Nancy chased quality, sizeable harvests. branches for light. Finally, manage already gotten a taste of this rude We need to stop OK'ing this kind of Mike for weeks but couldn't make up the final three-game deficit. There are basically three types of the spurs for optimal fruitfulness. behavior. behavior. 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The next show I have propfietarv to Weight Watchers Inlernational, Inc. 02004 Weight Watchers International, Inc. 3903 Hollywood Rd. St. Joseph • 408-1100 we support them, so let's stop. owner qf the WEIGHT WATCHERS trademark. All rights reserved. Q'back champ for 2004, Mike. P.S. The hat's an XL. shoot or branch at its origin. The seen once for a few minutes is "The 61 N. St. Joseph St. Niles 687-8744 • 450 Medical Park Dr. Watervliet 408-1100 Ptge4 Tri-City Record February 19,2004 February 19,2004 Tri-City Record Page 5 Do vou remember... HARTFORD Continued from page I Hartford Township Board questioned the wreck on the Pierre Marquette between Watervliet and Hartford, Sept 4, 1911? have to be approved by the Board at the monthly meeting before they are paid. about pornography on computer Rolling Back the Years Township Clerk Helen Mayhak By Angela Stair Sefcik gave a timeline for the volved in the incident that, if it were X has been keeping the Township Hartford Township residents ques- events leading up to the police in- adult pornographic material, the Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By records at her home, which is the tioned the Board, at its regular vestigation and eventual resigna- Township would have to deal with As reported in the local newspapers: Coloma Courier, Clerk's right under the law. The last meeting February 12, about the por- tion of Friday. Sefcik said, when he that since it is not a criminal matter. few weeks she has been returning Hartford Day Spring, and Watervliet Record nography that was found on the first started working for the Town- On November 25, 2003, Detective some of them and Treasurer Barry computer George Friday, the former ship in 1999, he had found pom on Spring used a scan disk that scans Nilson is making room for their safe COLOMA COURIER Township Treasurer, had been us- the computer and cleared it all off. for any picture files on the hard storage. This is making it easier for 100 YEARS AGO-1904 England and that he was being well at Central Michigan University for ing. . The next day, Sefcik said, the por- drive and found no pornographic other Township Board members to Miss Alice McClung went to Chi- treated in that country. the fall semester. Watervliet-Gayle George Friday had announced his nography was back on the com- materials at that time. He did, how- access the information. cago this moming to make music. Mrs. Jessie Knapp of Benton Har- Long and Shirley Mort; Coloma- resignation from the position as puter. He said he took the informa- ever, note a shortcut to a teen sex At the February 12th meeting, the Miss Laveme Pratt has gone to bor is visiting her brother, William Ferol Capizzo, Susan Chapman, Treasurer for the Township for per- tion to the Supervisor at that time. site. Upon clicking the icon, it went auditor gave her report for the South Bend, Indiana, to remain a Kinyon, and other friends this week. Rebecca Kelm and Nancy Kuester; sonal reasons on December 3, 2003. Supervisor Shafer acknowledged to an automatic dial-up and it ap- Township's fiscal year of 2002- guest of her aunt, Mrs. Grace Coloma Comets trounced the Hart- Sister Lakes-Connie Nemeth. Madonna Martin, a Hartford High that he had been told of the pornog- peared to be a teen sex chat room. V 2003. When Douglas Mackinder Worden, until Tuesday. ford Indians Friday evening by a Submitted by volunteer Barb School teacher; and Douglas Mack- raphy on the computer but said it is Also found on the computer were asked if she checked every single Richard H. Burke went to Benton score of 26 to 22. Abrams at Coloma Public Lib- inder, a Haitford attorney, asked legal and available. Shafer also said many movie files that were checked transaction, auditor Sharon Vargo Harbor, Monday, to accept a posi- 30 YEARS AGO - 1974 rary, from the Coloma Courier most of the questions. he had responded at the time but did and found to contain adult porno- \ said "no." tion as night clerk in the Hotel Ben- Mrs. Emery (Sue) Yetzke of Wa- newspapers donated by the Tri- Martin spoke up during the meet- not push it hard. graphic movies. The incident report She explained that it is customary ton. tervliet was the winner of a new City Record. Hours: Monday, ing and told Board members she Sefcik said over the years he said it also appeared that the history to take a sampling of 20 to 25 Whirlpool Trash Masher last week Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.- had been waiting for them to men- would keep cleaning it off and for a for the Intemet and temporary % transactions and follow the paper 60 YEARS AGO-1944 during an open house at Carter's in 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thurs- tion the pornography that was found while it would be OK; then the pom Internet files had all been cleared : CROWNED WHS WINTERFEST 2004 QUEEN AND KING...were trail to check for accuracy. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sipla have Coloma. day, 1-5:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 to be on former Treasurer George would appear again. Sefcik said it after the last access to the Intemet. 18-year-old seniors Ashley Green and Anthony Naughton. They were By phone on February 17, Vargo received word that their son. Pvt. Seven are students have been p.m.; & Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. *mr Friday's machine; and since they was brought to the police's attention Detective Spring contacted Super- crowned last Friday night, February 13 during halftime of the Pan- verified that when a sampling of Andrew Sipla, has arrived safely in named to the academic honors list Phone: 468-3431 t have not, she would. Martin after Township Cemetery Sexton visor Shafer and informed him of WMiir*• 1 transactions is checked, it is thers varsity basketball game. Ashley is the daughter of Kelly Green wanted to know if child pornogra- Gerrie Heskett had walked into the the incident and of his findings. checked both ways. They follow and Anthony is the son of Rita Cameron. (Mike Leith photo) phy was on the computers or not. building, found Friday in an "em- Supervisor Shafer said he would WATERVLIET RECORD is playing in the background. Or from invoice to the check and also Martin said she was concerned barrassing situation," and notified deal with the problem at the Town- 90 YEARS AGO-1914 Fred Rotther, veteran Sunday nois (Champaign-Urbana). listening with our family to the in- from the check they follow it back 2004 Winterfest held at WHS because Friday worked with chil- trustee John Martin and himself. ship Hall. Mr. and Mrs. P.O. Bowe cele- school attendant, received signal Mr. Leonard Hathaway was pleas- The Paw Paw River Journal comparable Dave Brubeck in con- to the invoice, making sure all pa- ,h th During halftime of the Watervliet Senior representatives for King dren at the school and she was con- On interviewing Heskett, Detec- The official status of the incident brated their 50 wedding anniver- honors this week in recognition of antly surprised February 17 when cert. Or slow dancing with Marion pers are there. basketball game Friday night, Feb- also included Bob Belter, Matt cerned for their safety. tive Spring was told Heskett had is "Complaint closed, unfounded. sary last Saturday with a party and a 16 years of perfect attendance at friends and relatives gathered at his to Glen Miller's "Moonlight Sere- All the positions in the Township ,, ruary 13, Anthony Naughton and Fuller, John Janssen, and James Friday is employed at Hartford observed pornographic material on 11/26/03." renewing of their vows. Watervliet First Methodist Sunday home to help him celebrate his 91 naded will be up for grabs this November. Ashley Green were crowned 2004 Roeder. Public Schools as ninth-grade boys Friday's computer many times At the Board meeting, Supervisor Several days of freezing weather School. birthday. Then Pitts reminds us that the Available will be the position of Winterfest King and Queen. Both PRINCE AND PRINCESS ALSO basketball coach. while he was working on the com- Shafer said he had been informed commencing last week has covered A farewell supper was held Wed- The Panther Varsity basketball things we believe at 20 are not al- Supervisor, Treasurer and Clerk and th are 18-year-old seniors at Water- CROWNED Supervisor Steven Shafer told her puter, although from the angle that Friday is in counseling to try Paw Paw Lake with seven inches of nesday, February 9 , at the home of team lost to LMC 71-38. The JV ways the things we believe at 60. also two trustee positions. vliet High School. Freshmen representatives for Win- there had been no child pornogra- where she sits she was unable to and correct his problem. clear ice. Local ice men are prepar- Mr. and Mrs. O.J. Howard in honor team lost to LMC 61-42. What mattered so much to us when When asked if any of the members Anthony is the son of Rita Cam- terfest Princess and Prince were phy found. determine if it was adult or child Shafer said he does not understand ing to harvest the ice next week. of Alton W. "Penny" Howard, who Submitted by Linda Cubbage we were young now does not seem of the Citizens Committee were eron and Ashley is the daughter of Brandi McCarley and Zach Bam- Martin asked if they had checked pornography. the technical end of computers but Last week W.W. Knapp sold his was recently inducted into the U.S. from files at Watervliet District as important. Everything that grows planning on running for a public Kelly Green. brick. Sophomore representatives thoroughly and was told that a de- In the police incident report. De- that, if it is possible to take a more entire herd of 13 pure-bred short- Army. Library from the Watervliet Re- changes. And change is not fun... office this fall. Madonna Martin Crowning 2004's royalty were were Ashley Fink and Josh Hoad- tective from the Michigan State tective Spring said he had been con- detailed look at the hard drive, horn cattle to H.L. Colb and Son of 30 YEARS AGO-1974 cord newspapers donated by the but it is inevitable. When change said she has been entertaining the 2003 Winterfest Queen Tabitha ley. Junior representatives were Police came to the Township offices tacted by both Sefcik and Martin would be a decision the Board Iowa for $3300. Miss Margie Gibson of Park Tri-City Record. Hours: Monday, comes to music and to musicians, as thought but had not decided yet. Hamilton and this year's Homecom- Ashley Seymour and Derrick Mor- and checked the computers out with about the pornography. At that time, would have to make. He stated he 60 YEARS AGO-1944 Ridge, IL, a Watervliet summer 1-8 p.m.; Tuesday, 1-5 p.m.; Wed- it must when there is growth, there ing King and Mr. Watervliet/Mr. ris. a disk they use for all such cases. Martin expressed that, beyond his could not decide these things on his Robert Whimey, who is stationed resident, has been cast in a leading nesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 1- Life is a Wheel! is a sense of loss. Nice Guy Paul VanAntwerp, who Crowned during the pep assembly Mackinder asked if they had done concern of it being on the Township own. at Camp Stoneman, CA, has been role in the musical "Gypsy" to be 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 By Roy M. Davis But there are the memories... and It's from a song called "My Gen- was standing in for 2003 Winterfest held earlier Friday afternoon were a detailed search of the hard drive. computers, he was also concerned School Superintendent Gary Par- promoted to the rank of sergeant. presented at the University of Illi- p.m. Phone: 463-6382 Whenever we are traveling, I like they mark the changes... the con- eration," and it came out in 1965, King David Wu. Prince Josh Hoadley and Princess He had been told they should look about whether or not there was dike said the School District is to get a copy of the local paper and trasts. This contributes to the sense the year Townshend turned 20. Besides Ashley, senior representa- Ashley Fink. closer at the computers to be sure child pornography on the computer aware of the incident. He said he HARTFORD DAY SPRING see what writers are saying in other of loss, but helps us to achieve a That group made a big splash... tives for Queen included Brandy Josh is the son of Phyllis Hoadley there was no child pornography. because Friday is involved with has talked to the investigating offi- 90 YEARS AGO-1914 parts of the country. So recently long hair and a stage act that in- larger view. ^ 4 Township Zoning Administrator students at Hartford High School. cer, the School Board, his staff, and The guest of honor was presented Submitted by Hartford Public Cagle, Maholla Dildine, Nicole and Ashley is the daughter of Rick . ^ Stephen Doyle has accepted the when we were vacationing in the cluded smashing guitars, etc. Now Pitts also says the tunes that used Ron Sefcik said he was there when In the report. Detective Spring said extensively with George Friday. with a corsage from the group. The Library from microfilm copies of Hewitt, and Jill Kiser. Rendo. local agency of the Maxwell line of land of bikinis, palm trees and cock- 40 years later with his hair mostly to scare the old folks now play in the state police came to check the Mariin stated he would be able to Pardike said there has never been occasion was to celebrate Mrs. the Hartford Day Spring. Hours: t ' U ' automobile and has leased a part of roaches, I picked up a copy of the gone, a poet's eyes and the trim the elevator of the office building computers. He said Detective Ser- let him (Spring) into the building anything seen that was improiter. Kaucher's retirement from the Van Monday & Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 the M.F. Hover building on east Ft. Myers, Florida, News-Press. In downtown. The young people of a Filing deadlines for 2004 geant Michael Spring used software and would like the computers He said there have been no cdm- Lierop Bulb Company. All the other p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday, 1-5 gray beard of an English professor, ,Main Street for a salesroom. He the Lifestyles section, a columnist new generation speed past, alive in on both computers that Friday had checked for any child pornography. plaints from students, parents,* or young ladies are employed by busi- p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and he undoubtedly does not feel as he NICHOLAS DAVID QUINN... has an advertisement in this issue named Leonard Pitts had a" column the moment of discovery. Believing access to and, yes, he did find adult Detective Spring notes that he had teachers about Friday's conduct. ness concerns in Hartford. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. did so long ago. He is still around! school board elections u calling attention to the Maxwell that for me was very thought pro- it will always be so. will be honored at an open pom but did not find any child pom. explained to all three people in- Pardike said that, at this time, they 40 YEARS AGO -1964 Phone: (269) 621-3408 Several times in this column I have didates and campaigns should con- touring car at $700. voking. He was writing about one He says there is something in it Filing deadlines for this year's house" at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, are satisfied that the police did hot Leo J. Latus, Cubmaster; Robert written about how important music tact either their school district ad- .. Miss Louise Kilboume, instructor of my favorite themes... taking the both bitter and sweet. Because what local and ISD school board elec- February 28, at St Paul UCC, find any evidence of child pornog- Korte, St. Joseph; Charles Seymour, is in our lives. And this leads to ministration office or the Michigan of the Van Buren County Normal long view of life. the musician Pete Townshend be- tions on June 14 are fast approach- 1650 Bainbridge Center Road, in raphy and they feel Friday madtf a Bangor, and Thomas Tansey, Law- another idea of Leonard Pitts'... Association of School Boards at 1- training class, has accepted a posi- C.A.R. This is not always easy for young lieved about life and said before he ing, according to the Michigan As- Bainbridge Township. SPECIAL OFFER serious error in judgment, paid a music is never just music. To young . tion as instructor at Ypsilanti Nor- rence will be among Boy Scout people, because it requires an himself got older... makes it easy sociation of School Boards 800-968-4627. The event is a celebration of people music is a way of framing 1 th 1 (one) hearing evaluation from price, and is now working to make mal school during the summer leaders in charge of a Cub Scout CERIIFIKD amount of maturity and experience for us to see the surprise that is (MASB). Key Dates Nicholas 20 birthday, his school the world, a brand of truth. And it FREE HEARING TEST Beltone FREE of charge. up for that mistake. . months. The selection of Miss Kil- den mother's meeting at 7:30 p.m. they often have not yet achieved. coming around for today's young Citizens interested in serving their April 12,2004 - 4 p.m. graduation, and graduation as a connects to people deeply..., way Plus • Beltone will pay you $1.00 Friday's prepared statement is as bourne as one of the instructors at today in the basement of the Catho- AUTO Young people usually don't know people. * local public school district now Filing deadline for June 14 school licensed emergency medical tech- Don't struggle with hearing beyond the fact that it has a good for every Birthday you've had follows. "I'm sorry if I have pf- .Ypsilanti is recognition of her abil- lic church. The organizing and con- it... but the longer view is waiting And it has confronted all of us as have less than 75 days to gather the elections and some ISD board elec- nician in Illinois. loss any longer beat and you can dance to it. fended anyone. That was never my ducting of den meetings will be Rl PAIR required signatures and file their He is presently working for Bnng this valuable coupon to our office ngttt away toward the purchase of two "Jty as a Normal teacher and speaks for them, lurking up ahead some- we add on years. Must be everyone tions OONT WAIT CALL HEARING AND SERVtCE TODAY intention. However, the bottom line discussed and a movie will be This resonates so deeply with me! Beltone Hearing Aids or $100.00 off . well for the standard attained by the where. Leonard Pitts is not very old, thinks about it sooner or later, be- nominating petition and affidavit of April 15,2004 - 4 p.m. Vandenberg Ambulance and Will is I've done nothing illegal, and shown. Three instruction classes on Certain songs of our own youth still trade-in towards the purchase of two . Hartford Normal. 468-5555 but he has achieved a maturity of cause philosophers have stated their identity by April 12. Deadline to file a withdrawal County EMA. FREE CLEANING there was a police report that con- Cub scouting will be held in the have the power to move me almost new Beltone Hearing Aids. 60 YEARS AGO-1944 wisdom worth noting. He quoted coming to awareness in many ways. Candidates may also pay a non- May 10,2004 firms that. My wife and kids and I near future. to tears. When I hear them, I am [FREE clean and check o FINANCING WITH AS LITTLE AS $30 A MONTH Miss Vic Kaucher was the guest of FRONT END Pete Townshend of the rock group. The young guy in Jim Morrison's refundable $100 fee to the school Filing deadline for ISD board elec- O /o are trying to get past these terrible Volunteer den mothers will be back dancing with Marion under the FREE honor at a luncheon served in the The Who, as saying when he was rock band. The Doors, said (with board secretary instead of filing a tions (constituent districts elect nrocant Kaarino LIFETIME SERVICE AND CALIBRATIONS allegations and move on with our Mrs. Olga Pozivilko, Mrs. Jack stars at Sister Lakes" Rendezvous E-mail your present heanng a.d FREE SEC0ND OPINIONS Park Hotel dining room Friday ALIGNMENT young, "Hope I die before I get perhaps some of that surprise), "No- nominating petition. This alternative board members) lives." DeMorrow, Mrs. Wilfred Pugh, Bowl. Billy Butterfield's Big Band noon, February 4. Others present Includes front wheel drives & 4X4 P/U old!" body in here gets out alive!" was adopted in 2002 under Public June 7,2004 news to the DONT WAIT TO CALL THE PEOPLE WHO CARE Mrs. Curtis Daniel and Mrs. M.J. included Mrs. Homer Larrabee, Recently a young friend of ours Act 157. Biennial ISD elections (constituent 110 STOCKBRIDGE North Berrien Senior Center TO ADVERTISE IN THE Winans, Watervliet. 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Page 6 Tfi-City Record February 19, 2004 February 19, 2004 Tri-City Record Page 7 Memorials in his memory may be Joseph, with the Rev. James Dunn uncles, nieces, nephews and cous- "Spring Carnival" Coloma High School Scholastic Honor Roll Tri-City Area Obituaries made to the family. Those wishing officiating. Cremation will follow ins. March 6 at to sign the guest book or leave a with burial of ashes at a later date in Junior was preceded in death by a Second Marking Period Ending January 16,2004 Riverview Cemetery. Visitation was son, Francis Jay Wesaw, on No- LOIS E. FILPUS pectedly at his home on Wednes- message for the family may do so at Washington PRINCIPAL'S LIST Melanie Galles, Nicholas Garrod, Jennifer Riccio, Melissa Roberts; Lois E. Filpus, 91, of Benton Har- day, February 11,2004. www.legacyfuneral.com. on Wednesday at the funeral home. vember 21, 1990. The Principal's List includes those Danelle Genovese, Haley Gire; Linsey Robinson, Erika Schreiber, bor, passed away Tuesday, February Robert was bom November 16, Survivors include his son. Scott In lieu of flowers, memorials may Elementary honor students who have a straight Christopher Gopp, Lee Hasse, Ronnie Simmons, Todd Smith, 10, 2004, at Golden Place, St. Jo- (Amanda) Spaulding of Hugo, be given to the Tanner children 1939, in Detroit, to Robert and SKATE "A" average. DeAnthony Head, David Hills, Samantha Stevens, Brandon Stroud, seph. Doris (Grandorf) Henderson. On Oklahoma; three daughters, Lori, scholarship fund at 5/3rd Bank or Washington Elementary in Co- Continued from page I 10™ GRADE Brandon Howell, Andrew Howley, Erica Stroud, Jacob Tenter, Kirsten Mrs. Filpus was bom February 22, June 19, 1982, in Fort Lauderdale, Darla and Susan Spaulding, all of c/o the Dey-Florin Chapel. loma is hosting its annual "Spring Jennifer Baggett, Mary Lynn Ed- Dustin Johnson, Timothy Kerlin, Treat, Sarah Tromblee, Donald 1913, to William and Mollie (Dye) Florida, he married Nanette Smith. Hot Springs, Arkansas; 11 grand- He is survived by his beloved tennis courts" site in Hays Park was Carnival" on Saturday, March 6, wards, Michael Imler, Sarah Mun- Amanda Kublick, Melanie LeBeau, Watson, Ciara Williams, Helena Smith in Lucedale, Mississippi. She Robert worked the majority of his children; two sisters, Diana L. family, wife. Shannon, daughter. suggested. The tennis courts had from 12:00 noon-3:00 p.m. chow, Eric Wolff Michael martin, Ryan McCarty, Zandarski was employed at Auto Specialties life in construction, building homes. Spaulding of Benton Harbor, and Heather, son Dylan Tanner; three been earmarked for a parking lot for Sponsored by the Washington 11™ GRADE Michael McCoy, Steven Moore; 12™ GRADE during World War 11, at Morrison's He retired from Exquisite Homes of Geraldine A. Hutcherson of Berrien stepsons, Kyle, Jake and CJ Mil- the ball fields, but the parking lot Elementary PTO and open to the Ashley Becht, James Bradshaw, Alexis Myers, James Page, Eric Allissa Arent, Kasandra Ashley, Concession Stand at Silver Beach, Berrien Springs in 2000. Robert Springs. He also leaves behind a liken; his devoted parents, his public, there are plenty of fun things scheme was reconfigured to ac- Nathan Gire, Stephanie Halley, Erin Perez, Steven Pomeroy, Tiffany Jessica Becker, Erich Biggart, Kath- at Michigan Fruit Canners, and as a loved to garden, he was an avid number of nieces; nephews; cous- mother, Marlene (Wayne) Accardi planned, like the Cakewalk, Bean- commodate the addition. Herman, Kelly Kniebes, Danielle Querfurth, David Ritlaw, Sierra leen Brinnehl, Jaime Cade, Tyler

Page 10 Th-City Record February 19,2004 lh Mary Ann Marino NOTICE that the ftill text of the Monday, March 9 ; 9 A.M.-12 NOTICE TO CREDITORS February 19, 2004 Tri-City Record Page 11 Ordinance has been posted in the Noon & 1 P.M. -4 P.M. Decedents Estate 5511 10* Avenue Drive West II ant Ails Si Public Notices following public places situated Tuesday, March 10,h: 1 P.M. - 4 STATE OF MICHIGAN Bradenton, FL. 34209 within the Township for inspection P.M. & 6 P.M.-9 P.M. PROBATE COURT Lawrence 1. Frankle P35990 121 W, Merchant Street by the general public: Tentative factors and ratios for COUNTY OF BERRIEN WANT AD RATES FOR SALE New Buffalo, MI 49117 Cops, motorists, and neighbors corral rare deer in Bainbridge Township FOR SALE—1976 ArticCat 5000 1. Office of the equalization for all classes of prop- FILE NO. 2004-0109-DE-N For wint adt, lost & found, thank-you (269)469-4439 Township Clerk, erty are 1.000 and 50.00% Estate of LILA CLEMENTINE H. By Marge Yetzke notes, pertonalt, etc. Snow Mobile. Recently serviced (2-19-04-TCR) close look. 1 he deer was very calm, it was so quickly that 1 was able to 4919 Paw Paw Patricia Hiler-Molter, Supervisor CERWIN, Deceased. Date of Birth: It started about 1:00 p.m. Monday, John called Deer Forest in Coloma. $450. If interested call 463-8185. of the squad car. The deer must have felt safe letting us get within five feet of get only one picture of the capture. (2/19/04-TCR) Lake Road, Co- (2-19,2-26,3-4-04-TCR) 1/12/08 February 9, when my husband, John Travis Fleming of Deer Forest came $9.00 per ad of 25 words or less, plus 10 The officer directed a couple of the because he walked up between our him. He looked very tired, hope- They will notify the proper auth- loma. TO ALL CREDITORS: out for a look and said it was a cents per word over 25 words. Repeat the SYNOPSIS Yetzke, looked out the window to cars to herd the deer into our yard. house and some shrubs and curled fully not sick, and very bored with orities and promised to take good 2. Hardings Market, NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The Japanese Sitka Deer. same ad for 12.00 less, add $1 for border. PUBLIC NOTICE see a long string of cars coming The four-point deer ran under a pine up. John tried to feed him some ear our picture taking. care of him. 6577 Paw Paw decedent, CLEMENTINE H^ CITY OF down M-140 toward our house. A tree in our front yard, probably glad com but he only smelled it and Travis said he would come back Eventually, Travis, Dan Atherton Ad must be paid In advance by CITY OF Avenue, Coloma. CERWIN. who lived at 5511 10 It was exciting to have a foreign WATERVLIET police car was in the lead. to be away from all those cars; and tumed away. with equipment to capture the deer; and another worker from Deer credit card, cash, or check at the 3. North Berrien Avenue Drive West, Bradenton visitor in our front yard, but we feel WATERVLIET To get a closer look, he stepped it was obvious to the officer and my Not wanting him to get killed on in the meantime, we called the Forest came with a lasso and quite Tri-Clty Record Senior Center, REGULAR MEETING DAVE WILLIAMS he'll be much safer now than when Florida died June 23.2003. outside and saw a deer running hunter husband that it was not a the highway, or cause an accident. neighbors to come over for an up- easily captured our new pet. In fact. 138 North Main Street HYDRANT 6648 Ryno Road, he was so near M-140. 02/10/04 Creditors of the decedent are noti- down the center of the road in front common white-tailed deer. P.O. Box 7 Coloma. fied that all claims against the estate BUILDING SALES u'luimu Watervliet, Ml 49098 FLUSHING Approved regular minutes of 4. Rite Aid, 6699 will be forever barred unless pre- FARM COMMERCIAL AO DEADLINE IS NOON ON TUESDAYI NOTICE 01/13/04 Paw Paw Avenue, Accepted all committee minutes sented to Mary Ann Marino, named 429-7611 Stevensville Watervliet Public Works will be Coloma., Michi- personal representative, or to both YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT Agreed to paid and payables of flushing fire hydrants on Thursday, gan. the probate court at 811 Port Street, The Church of Jesus Christ February 19, and Friday, February $113,527.45 5. Paw Paw Avenue Support resolution for Berrien St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085 and the 6479 N. Watervliet Road 20. On Thursday, flushing will take Laundromat, 6755 County named/proposed personal represen- Subscribe to the Watervliet, MI place south of the railroad tracks; on Paw Paw Avenue, Approve K of C Tootsie Roll Sale tative within 4 months after the date Sunday 2 P.M. Friday, flushing will take place TRI-CITY RECORD Coloma. Adjourned meeting at 8:05 p.m. of publication of this notice. Tuesday 7 P.M. (Prayer) north of the railroad tracks. Weather 6. Big C Lumber, (2-19-04-TCR) Date: February 17.2004 Call (269) 463-6397 Wednesday 7 P.M. permitting? 6603 Red Arrow NOTICE TO CREDITORS f Pastor James Wade (269) 674-4452 City of Watervliet Highway, Co- Decedents Estate (2/19,2/26,3/4.3/1 l/M-TCR) Director of P.W.D. loma. STATE OF MICHIGAN Jimmey Bolin Nancy Baiers, Clerk PROBATE COURT Wouldn't it be great if GALA-T-INN (2/19/04-TCR) Coloma Charter Township COUNTY OF BERRIEN GALA-T-INN IN HARTFORD— 4919 Paw Paw Lake Road FILE NO. 2004-0110-DE-M will be closing for vacation on Feb- NOTICE OF YOUR COMPANY Coloma, MI 49038 Estate of Helen A. Kunst, Deceased. ruary 2, 2004 and will reopen on ORDINANCE (269)468-7212 Date of Birth: 7-29-1915 March 25, 2004. Thank you for (2-19-04-TCR) TO ALL CREDITORS: was open 24/7/365 sixteen great years. ADOPTION WATERVLIET NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The (1/22 THRU 3/25/04-TCR) CHARTER TOWNSHIP decedent, HELEN A KUNST. who LIEN SALE TOWNSHIP OF lived at 1753 East Ogden, Benton REGULAR MEETING Contact an The following units have been COLOMA Harbor, Michigan, died February 6, taken under possession by Sparkle February 9,2004 - 7:00 P.M. 2004. Internet U-Stor-It for lack of payment. BERRIEN COUNTY, Approval of minutes for January 5, Creditors of the decedent are noti- These units will be auctioned on MICHIGAN 2004 Spccial Meeting and the Janu- fied that all claims against the estate Specialist OH DEER... this Sitka Deer takes a breather from avoiding capture ary 12,2004 regular meeting March 8, 2004 if the tenant fails to TO: THE RESIDENTS AND will be forever barred unless pre- CWAEDC Report by Jan Bujack sented to Dorothy L. Wolf, named Today! claim the unit. PROPERTY OWNERS Dates are March 26 <6 27 Police Report by Officer Rich John- Unit #73, Lateka Lee, Benton OF THE CHARTER personal representative, or to both son Harbor, Ml TOWNSHIP OF CO- the probate court at 811 Port Street, Rejection of the motion to change Unit #246, Walter Bourque, Ben- LOMA, BERRIEN St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085 and the toii Harbor, MI Township from a General Law named/proposed personal represen- WHS will present COUNTY, MICHIGAN, Township to a Charter Township 468-4092 Unit #81, Serina Morgan, Benton AND ANY OTHER IN- tative within 4 months after the date Approval to keep John Lohrstorpher Harbor, MI TERESTED PERSONS: of publication of this notice. th as the Township Attorney in the Unit #181, Duane Conrick, Benton PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Date: February 16,2004 www.einternetdesign.com 29 variety show Harbor, MI Paw Paw Lake Association litiga-. Dorothy 1. Wolf the following is a summary of Ordi- Watervliet High School is excited Unit #69, Eric Cyprian, Benton tion. 4803 Country Club Drive munities to enjoy a taste of Broad- nance No. 74, which was adopted th Harbor, MI Approval to make it policy to go to Lago Vista, TX 78645 to announce its 29 variety show. way, WHS style. by the Township Board of the Char- THIS IS THE 2003-04 HARTFORD VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM...(front row, from the left) Sarah Isbrecht, Larissa Friday, Stephanie Unit #244, David Barrera, St. Jo- the current mileage rate set by the Burch, Dettman, Banyon & Ford With many of the performing arts The cost of tickets is $5 for stu- ter Township of Coloma at its regu- Williams, Rhonda Purcell, Amanda Smith, Page Ammon; (back row, from the left) Stephanie Hallgren, Moriah Hathaway-Casey, Kacey seph, MI IRS. James S. Ford, Jr. PI3588 students getting ready to head for dents and $8 for adults. Pre-sale lar meeting held February 11,2004. Darling, Amber Manning, Kimberly Smith, and Jackie Stockton. (Mike Leith photo) Approval of the Emergency Prepar- New York on a Broadway tour, it's tickets may be purchased at the Unit #86, Richard Edwards, SECTION 1. REZONING 1211 E. Napier Avenue, Suite 1 Sodus, MI edness Resolution Benton Harbor, MI 49022 befitting to have this year's variety WHS Auditorium on February 29 OF PROPERTY IN LAND SEC- Denial of request for the use of the (269) 926-6135 Puzzled? show theme as "WHS ON BROAD- (1:00-3:00 p.m.), March 9 and 11 Unit #39, Sherina Brown, Benton TION 8. This section rezones an WAY." (6:00-7:00 p.m.), and March 20 Harbor, MI Township Hall for meetings of The (2-19-04-TCR) approximately 7.47 acre parcel of At 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27, (10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.). YEA INDIANS! Unit #260, Shenita King, Benton Society for Creative Anachronism, ish somebody could help you put your car land at 5894 Defield Road in Co- the WHS version of Broadway will Pre-sale tickets will also be sold in Harbor, MI Inc. loma Charter Township from the 7 begin with music and laughter. The the WHS cafeteria during the lunch Unit #152, Gladys Johnson, Ben- Tumed requests for rezone over to jnsurance puzzle together. As a local professional Best wishes to the Hartford HS Volleyball Team! "AG-P" Primary Agricultural Dis- a cast and crew will consist of WHS periods on March 18 and 25. ton Harbor, MI Planning for Parcel #11-21-0011- trict zoning classification to the independent insurance agency students and staff, along with stu- Tickets may also be purchased at Unit #272, Barbara Duncan-Wirth, 0008-05-5 and #11-21-0011-0008- Have a safe and fun season! "AG-T" Transitional Agricul- dents and staff from the elementary the door on the nights of the shows. Benton Harbor, MI 11-0 tural/Residential and Open Lands representing Auto-Owners Insurance and Middle schools, making up a Come and enjoy an evening of fun Unit #309, Melissa Branch, Ben- Next Regular Township Meeting: District zoning classification. production cast of over 100 partici- on March 26 and 27 as Watervliet ton Harbor, MI March 15,2004 mm SECTION II. REZONING v Company, we're up to the challenge. YouM • I II i H I H •illlf 'rel ! • I Alwaysi HI I Winnersi •• i • i'i I I With Us! Synopsis prepared Chicken and Shrimp pants. . - , High School presents "WHS ON^ Unit #148, Shawn Dockery, Ben- OF PROPERTY IN LAND SEC- by Eva M. Baumeister The entire production company BROADWAY!" ton Harbor, MI TION 9. This section rezones an For peace-of-mind protection Watervliet Township Clerk Every Friday, 5-8p would like to invite the area com- Unit #10, Jerry Douglas, Benton approximate 10-acre parcel of land (2-19-04-TCR) Tom Smith Harbor, MI at 6709 Little Paw Paw Lake Road and all your insurance needs, BROOKFIELD Unit #137, Richard Vanhoutte, in Coloma Charter Township from PUBLIC NOTICE Lifestyle Tire & Tractor Sales contact us today! • . . CHRYSLER Benton Harbor, MI the "AG-P" Primary Agricultural BAINBRIDGE ha • Red Arrow Hwy, Hartford Unit #209, Daryl McClinton, Ben- DODGE A JEEP District zoning classification to the TOWNSHIP *6.50 to go Chiropractic 621-2001 463-6141 ton Harbor, MI "AG-T' Transitional Agricul- tAuto-Oumers Insurance The Bainbridge Township Board of 7652 Red Arrow Hwy, COMPLETE LINE OF WATERVLIET (2/19/04-TCR) tural/Residential and Open Lands kids under Life Home Car Business Review will meet at the Township Watervliet 463-4100 Coloma 468-3128 District zoning classification. IhiNoMbmhflk* CAR & TRUCK TIRES 463-5656 AUCTION Hall, comer of Bainbridge Center mmm SECTION III. SEVERABIL- , • Jarvis Storage, 6907 Red Arrow and Territorial Roads, on the fol- ITY. The provisions of this Ordi- Highway, Coloma Michigan will lowing dates. nance are severable. Cynthia J. GarroneBelfy hold an auction on February 28, March 2nd 9 A.M. Board members DON YOUNG INSURANCE AGENCY Hartford SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE 2004 at 8 a.m. review tax roll. CHIROPRACTOR DRUGSTORE DATE. This Ordinance shall take 4W-4773 323 N. MAIN ST, WATERVLIET HI6, Allen, minimum bid $370.00 No Appointment is necessary for: HARDING'S 1: Downtown Watervliet r Ml9, Noe, minimum bid $300.00 effect eight (8) days following pub- 463-3436 M23, Clouse, minimum bid lication after adoption. All ordi- Red Arrow Hwy, Watervliet If'lpl 463-3164 $275.00 nances or parts of ordinances in MARKET (2/19/04-TCR) conflict herewith are repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER UfesUfamaltei&al 01Lxice ^IjoAAAA Hartford Watervliet cyyiaU&an/S' Watervliet Outlet ACE 'Clause/ HARDING'S More thai a Pawa Shop, we give yoi 6472 Paw Paw Ave. RIBBON CUTTING... At a special pre-opening party of the Candy tine to bay yoar mercbaadise back! Coloma 468-7953 MARKET Castle last Friday, owners Yvette Calvert and Michael Hopper cut the ribbon to officially open Coloma's newest store. (Calll Berg photo) 621-0997 Hardware Wallpaper - Paint Amthcas Praptne Company 10 W. Nain St. Hartford Antiques-Gifts t WE LOVE YOUR SMILE!.. Tri-County COUNTRY G.W. JONES Old-fashioned ice cream Darlene Getz, DDS Computer CUTS MORTGAGE Make every detail of your 213 H. Paw Paw St. j parlor opens in Coloma Services SALON Steve Janssen VP wedding memorable with Coloma 373 N. Main St, Watervliet 8629 Red Arrow 269-463-2202 "5 463-4963 (616)GO-FIX-MEWatervUe t 463-2887 foti^L our contemporary wedding The CmdvCu'J !£2ed on V.l- » " 468-5741 Email tgcs@cybersoL com MAIN ST. WATERVLIET fail entlne's Day in downtown Coloma. Calvert w.ll also offer wious sal- stationary and accessories! Featuring 24 of Sherman's ice ads sandw.ches and coffe o any- Serving the area for 21 years DON YOUNG BLUE MECHNMCM See us for... cream flavors, homemade specialty one mterested m takmg m the hghN Dr. David E. Moss propane sundaes. Jelly Bellies and other hearted amb.ance a luncht.me^ Practice of Chiropractic £ cootinc Hour 0 1 INSURANCE HENRM Invitations candies, the Candy Castle caters to ® , s , . 6560 Red Arrow, Coloma children and adults alike. P m- Tuef ^ 250 gal. Main St. Watervliet AgBK Sflnstal^ Enclosures Owners Yvette Calvert and Mi- byspec.alappomtmentforpart.es. UJofcfYliei propane chael Hopper h^ve partnered to in- 468-5775 463-6773 Napkins clude special window seating; bulk www.mosschiro.com 869-463-7199 Special AmeriGas Offer Includes: and novelty candies; nuts; a Wool- Thank You Notes AFFORDABLE worth's-style ice-cream counter; Enchanted (j Open 6 days i week • Propane Gas • Parts/Labor and festive room decorations, in- Curves Guest Books John's FLORIST • Propane Tank • Safety Inspection cluding a cheerful castle mural. Florist • Installation • Tank Rental Decorations The shop includes a birthday party Downtown Coloma For Women room where guests can enjoy a meal Main St Watervliet "men, *omen md cNldran' Standard tank installation { V Red Arrow Hwy. Rehearsal and r .• .w. ;• from Eddie's Drive-in and lighted Delivery 5 W. Main ...with dedicated AmeriGas personal service ^ !<•» i 'y.'i sundaes. Watervliet 463-3903 Hartford. Ml 49057 Tanning a •> ;• • Glass 468-7765 Bridal Party Gifts (269) 621-3988 WaflHm welcome i*. Valid for new heating customers only •*c v Calvert, who is responsible for 463-8370 vvvv i !. t-.V. :• " f> • « ( Wg MAKE OUR OWN VINYL i> 2'" avj •••:>:< •* **; ia * < :! daily operations, also has low-fat PFPLACEMENT WINDOWS' Call Today! Tri-City Record :mm •.••i *• and sugar-free confections and Building on Better Service AmenOas '• 4 4""^ v ai Full line Glass Shop, New Owned & operated MILLER A <, ff** y Ameocs s Propane Company Calvin plans to expand the ice cream Construction Windows, Robert Anderson UTWi 138 N. Main St., Watervliet and Joe Quigno 137 W. Prospect St. choices to 32 by summer. Outside Service Work S 1 ^^1005 E. Red Ano\ THERMOMETER ;! y • . r .5 v.- :• Funeral i r 1 Hartford 463-6397 , f ffy'r.i $ .i- ... In March, the Candy Castle will Hartford '* /. /tVJ •} i'-.v. £ i. :<• 621-4180 "•*:>/ ; i !• K- •** Iv Home GIFTS - smppm A**0U > also have a "Pucker Powder" ma- 468-4227 mA GASO** CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED A ;j,I « 1 1-800-424-1965 Vl GMAprfmc* .W chine, where kids can make edible Hartford —oapc SyMwCNdi v v. k W 271 Paw Paw St., HARTFORD limited time only "sand art." etm.AmiCmPietmm.tK. <•v-.» i .V-' *- *-** r tr'i'j. Coloma Mi uy •< > f

Page 12 Tri-Cily Record February 19,2004 Paw Lake Almanac hi-C ity Area Outdoors By Delavan S&pes w• 1 Bright sunshine and clear blue sky Lake with its many curves, inlets with nary a cloud in sight, and ice end bays, shining in the sunlight, Tri-Citv Area FISHING REPORT seems to have reached a depth sparkling in the moonlight, and Singer Lake, Dewey Lake, Lake of the Woods, Magician Lake, Van comfortable to the outdoor enthusi- beautiful foliage along its shores \») Auken Lake, and Dyer Lake have been producing some bluegill and asts. The snow-covered lake is host was pleasant to behold. In its early crappie in the last few days. to ice shanties hiding the fishers of resort days, between 1885 and Dewey and the Big Paw Paw Lake Channel have produced some pike. the day, fishers sitting on over- 1915, the shores were lined with This next week will be warmer than usual, with every day being above turned crates or buckets fishing timber so dense that the lake could 33 degrees. So, please, be careftil going out this weekend. through holes cut in the ice, cross hardly be seen (just a short distance Berrien Springs Dam has been producing steelhead and walleye. country skiers pushing through from shore). Rowboats were com- GORDON CHARLES I will be carrying wigglers, mousies, red and white spikes, wax worms, glistening snow, snowmobiles mak- mon along the shore. Lily pads and minnows for the weekend. ing parallel tracks in the trackless adorned the water. Both yellow and Protect your dogs; keep a good I also have snowmobile stickers left for the weekend. white snow, and kids just playing white lilies were abundant. In some All in-store deer hunting scents, turkey calls, hunting vests, shotgun in the snow near shore. It's pleasant few places, where the bottom was photo of them shells, RNR lures, Bass Pro worms, Don lovino worms, Chomper to watch how people adapt their ftin sandy, reed growth was common. One of the nicest things you can which continue to increase, A dog worms. Venom worms, and Hyperflex worms are 10-50% off. All you to the physical condition of the Source: Trails from Shingle Diggin's; Mabel do for your dog is to photograph it. of any size is definitely no match have to do is show up and ask about these specials. lake. Hot or cold, Paw Paw Lake Branch Stark, pp 212-213. Information pro- vided by the Paw Paw Lake Association. It doesn't matter whether it might for a wolf. WINTER HOURS: offers its best to those who love it. dflqvanCd.iMwm be a valuable hunting dog or a Should you be hunting rabbits 7 A.IVI.-6 P.M., Monday through Saturday; and Sunday, 7 A.M.-4 P.M. Then there is the continued devas- member of your indoor family and anywhere in the northern two-thirds tation along the north shore of PAW PAW LAKE BAIT & TACKLE Question: What type of train(s) regarded as more of a pampered pet. of the state, a single beagle or other Sherwood Bay. The wetland is 5605 Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma once traveled the north shore of Some dogs serve both purposes. small dog can also be threatened. nearly all clearcut. With that com- Paw Paw Lake? Answer next week. Nobody ever intends to lose a dog Coyotes are increasing throughout 468-7522 FISHING & HUNTING LICENSES pleted the chain saws have attacked but it can happen rather easily. Most Michigan and are now found in the highland. With the continued Hindsight Headlines: dogs, at one time or another, man- every county. When one of these sawing and burning, one can now 1) Miners Refuse to Work age to get out of your control. This big predators hears a small dog see farther and farther into the After Death can happen unexpectedly, even with howling along a bunny track, that highland. 2) Juvenile Court to Try a housedog, which rarely has the can also mean it can become prey Historical Trivia Shooting Defendant opportunity to escape and go ex- for a coyote. Increasing numbers of What was the appearance of the 3) Red Tape Holds Up New ploring the neighborhood. Most of hunters are learning this the hard Paw Paw Lake shoreline in the Bridges those arrive back home in a short way! early 1900s? In 1885, Paw Paw SEMIANNUAL time on their own or with a friendly Although nobody has come upv neighbor. with enough solid proof to suit the If rabbit hunting is your main out- Department of Natural Resources, BALANCE CAREER FREEDOM door interest right now, chances are there may already be some wolves 1/2 PRICE AND RESPONSIBILITY you will have a beagle or one of the in the Lower Peninsula. Should that Choice careers and quality education other popular hounds. They are happen, or already be true, it could are withing close driving distance trained to chase bunnies or maybe be the very worst news for the in- of Courtyards by the Lake such wildlife as foxes, bobcats or creasing coyotes. Those dog-size SALE coyotes. The animals being chased predators are hated so much by STRONG HAPPY FarthefanHyudus cf FAMILY TRAITS WatenHet all (269) 463-5226 have no hesitation in running com- wolves that every one encountered s tafec an additionaf 1G% off fhe safe jerice pletely out of your hearing. If a long is promptly killed by their larger wait fails to bring him back, the dog cousins. may be lost-or worse. None of this is designed to dis- Quality, Brandname Clothing Dog-nappers are active during courage hunters from using their and most of the hunting seasons and, if dogs, although caution should obvi- Men's & Women's Footwear the chance is offered, the dog is ously be kept in mind. Even a small picked up and taken completely out pet dog can be in danger if it es- of the state; then sold to a new capes and finds its way into the wild • TOM-TOM 9 TRUE CHIT owner. That can be a tough break lands. If any kind of dog manages to :^gaT •WllOiv for any hunter but it happens too vanish, the best thing an owner can often to be ignored. Even if the dog do is run an ad in the newspaper. •fir8"00*5 happens to be located in a different With it should be one of the bet state, it can be very expensive to photos you have taken, along with •mo take legal action against the new the dog's name and location where '-**** CAHTH owner who may have purchased it it disappeared. That can often bring innocently. quick results. BRUIN 350 AUTOMATICS Hunters who like to chase the lar- Some Canadian dog owners have a ger animals usually prefer to use at quaint method of keeping thieves $4999.00 PAW PAW LAKE SPORTS 4 MARINA least two or more big hounds. This away. 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