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Coloma vs. Watervliet sports rivalry }l,90 Armchair QBs is Friday night at Panther Stadium & pick Comets over Parking for 3,000 cars; Panthers 4-2 to win one-way traffic on centennial classic Red Arrow Highway Special traffic * % • * Page 11 flow routes Police after the game Inr By Karl Bayer, editor tw. & Fire Watervliet City Police Lt. Scott Richcreck told the Tri-City Record there will be special traffic flow Reports routes after "the game" to facilitate 'i Compiled by Annette Christie smooth exiting of the huge amount m <: •' of vehicles expected to jam the High School parking lots Friday Large amount night. of pot seized in Richcreek says vehicles parked in the Middle School parking lot east Hagar Township; of the High School will only be allowed to travel east on Red Arrow Coloma man Highway after the game. ---rirQ1* He said vehicles traveling east- c arrested bound out of the parking lot can use st \ On August 22 at approximately 7:20 County Line Road to travel north or a.m., members of the Berrien County south. . \ Sheriffs Department Narcotics Unit, Vehicles parked in the WHS park- with assistance from the Berrien ing lot (at the football field) will County Department's Road Patrol, only be allowed to travel westbound ARCHRlVALS...The scoreboard and the photo caption in this 1959 photo tell the story of the spirited and executed a search warrant for illegal to M-140 after the game. intense football played whenever the Comets and Panthers face off on the gridiron. See the special com- narcotics at 5100 Ecker Drive, Apt. B, He said Red Arrow Highway east- memorative program at the game on Friday for 32 pages of football photos, stats, and memories. in Hagar Township. bound from M-140 to the High At the time of the search warrant exe- School will be closed after the game to entertain fans of all ages. Several Tickets are only S5 each; season tick- cution, the officers located Alejandro for approximately 40 minutes to entries have committed to the parade ets, senior citizen passes, and family Alvarez-Sanchez and another adult allow two lanes of vehicles to exit lineup, including the Watervliet and tickets are not applicable for this subject inside the residence. Also the parking lot. Coloma community floats and several game. Everyone attending the game located inside the residence were two Richcreek said the traffic exit plan alumni and dignitaries from both com- needs to purchase a ticket. children. was devised by Watervliet City munities. Tickets will be available at the game; During the search, officers located Police, Berrien County Sheriff's Those interested in marching in the however, long lines are anticipated and seized approximately 513,500 Department, and SherifTs Posse to parade should call Pam Quinn at (269) and pregame purchases are recom- worth of marijuana as well as other make for safe and efficient traffic 463-6700. However, latecomers can mended. evidence of illegal narcotic traffick- flow immediately after the game. show up at the staging area at 3:30 Plenty of parking ing. He said the Sheriffs Posse and Re- p.m. on Friday at the water tower on space available Former players Officers seized S307 in U.S. currency serve Police officers would be First Street in downtown Watervliet, Watervliet school officials anticipate and a 2001 Buick Century. assisting with parking at the school behind Harding's Market. The parade being able to accommodate all park- and coaches The two children were turned over to lots. will take off down Main Street ing at Watervliet High School. the custody of family members. The He estimates there is parking space promptly at 4:00 p.m. and proceed reminisce, pick Athletic Director Ken Dietz said an other adult subject, inside the resi- in the lots and -on the school through town and on to Panther Sta- on-the-grounds shuttle will be avail- dence at the time of the search, was grounds grass for 3,000 vehicles. dium. their favorites able to transport individuals into the released with no criminal charges. He reminds those attending the B^e sure to come on out and enjoy the stadium who have difficulty walking. Sanchez was lodged at the Berrien game that parking immediately in festivities. on the back page A parking area near the High School County Jail on charges of possession front of the Panther Stadium gates Also beginning at 4:00 p.m., 1970 building will be available to accom- of marijuana with the intent to deliver will be restricted to handicapped graduate and former player Joe Rodri- modate handicapped fans. and maintaining a drug house pending and special-needs access. There will quez will be hosting a reunion of for- traffic will be intense, even with the River of Life Church, next door to his arraignment in Berrien County also be on-the-grounds shuttle carts mer players at his residence at 2180 added police support. Parents will Medical Park Drive, east of the Trial Court. available to those who need a ride. M-140, driving south of Watervliet only be adding to this congestion by WHS/WMS school complex, has also Richcreek reminds gamegoers that toward Eau Claire. coming immediately after the game offered its parking facilities for the there is no alcohol allowed on the After the parade reaches the High ends. evening s event. Bainhridge Twp. school grounds (plus any other con- School, a "Tailgate Cookout" uill take Parents are also being advised to pick Ample police coverage at the event trolled substances and tobacco). place under the "Big Tent" in the park- a point of pickup where you can met man injured has been arranged. ing lot at WHS. This is a great time to Commemorative souvenirs your children to avoid prolonged in bicycle accident "The game" is on! reunite with former alumni from both parking and waiting in the congested Watervliet and Coloma and enjoy a will be on sale at parking area. Michigan State Police from the By Lynn Attila burger, brat, or hotdog. Panther Stadium Military alumni and fans Bndgman Post report that a Bain- After months of planning, an event- Introduction of alumni Once in the stadium, you will have will be able to see the bndge Township man was injured filled weekend will begin Friday, when the bicycle he was riding was players planned the opportunity to purchase several game too! August 28, to commemorate the At 6:30 p.m., events move into souvenirs to remember this historic struck by a pickup truck on Sunday Care packages will be prepared contain- lOOth-year rivalry game between the occasion. A 32-page color program evening, August 23. Panther Stadium where introductions ing a video of this historic event and sent Watervliet Panthers and Coloma will be available for $5; commemora- Sgt. High said Brad Wendzel was rid- of former football players will take to active U.S. military alumni and fans Comets. tive coins featuring both the Water- ing west on Territorial Road approxi- place. from both communities of Watervliet vliet Panther and Coloma Comet mately Vi mile west of M-140 when a Football Alumni Luncheon Alumni from both Coloma and Water- and Coloma. pickup truck traveling in the same at Watervliet High School vliet will walk across the field and be logos will be available for $5; also, a Family member must fill out forms that special commemorative Watervliet/ direction hit him. High said the 19- Things start oft" at noon on Friday introduced. will be available game night, at the Coloma mini-football will be for sale year-old Watervliet driver was crest- with a Football Alumni Luncheon in Kickoff at 7:00 p.m.; North Berrien Historical Museum, and at $ 10 each. ing a hill and told police that because the cafeteria at Watervliet High pregame ticket purchase at Watervliet Harding's. These forms may be mailed to the Watervliet Athletic of the sun glare, the bicyclist could not School. This banquet is open to for- Parents need to plan recommended Boosters. 450 E. Red Arrow Hwy., be seen. The driver's name is not be- mer Watervliet players and coaches. ahead if your children At 7:00 p.m. will be the kickoff of the Watervliet. Ml 49098. You may also e- ing released, pending the Berrien No reservations are necessary. attend the game alone mail to waiervlieiathleticbQQSters@ County Prosecutor's Office review of The current team will be present and game of the century, with everyone Parents planning on dropping their gmail.com. the report. There was a 23-year-old all can enjoy a tasty catered lunch in wondering who will win this year. children off at the game and then com- All residents of Coloma and Watervliet passenger in the truck, also from the Watervliet High School cafeteria. To make sure you get into the "game of a lifetime," you will need to pur- ing back to pick them up at the end of appreciate the efforts of our military Watervliet. Several fun events slated brave to keep us a free nation. These chase your ticket before this time. the evening are being advised to bring High said there was damage to the care packages are a wonderful way to to start at 4:00 p.m. This will save you a lot of time wait- their children to the stadium early to passenger-side front bumper, wind- make our service men and women feel Other events are slated to begin at ing in line to get into the stadium. avoid traffic congestion. shield, and side mirror of the pickup they are part of the lOOth-year game 4:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at both After the game, parents are being truck. experience. First, a spectacular parade is planned Coloma and Watervliet High schools. asked to wait 30 to 40 minutes to come and retrieve their children; as CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 • Tri-City Record August 27, 2009 August 27, 2009 Tri-City Record 3 Letters & Commentary Social Security & you Fundamental By Vonda VanTil, Social Security My, mem made the first Gospel Singing Festival Spiritual A fisherman Public Affairs Specialist principles for in Hartford's Ely Park such a wonder- Compass puun the saves the day! ful event. 1-800-772-1213 health reform First, thank you to the six churches Capitol Points There is no question that our health- \ • ' Dear Editor, that supported the event and provided 1909^COLOMA VS WATERVLIET- 2009 ^7rf Q Some homework (or 19 if they're still in high school) care system needs reform to reduce I was dumb enough to take an unsta- the singers and music: Hartford unless they are disabled and eligible by before going back skyrocketing medical costs and ble catamaran sailboat out on a Thurs- Church of God; Calvary Pentecostal for childhood disability benefits. In Fred Upton improve access to quality healthcare day with high winds and a storm pre- Church. Hartford; Hartford Mission- By Pastor David C. Helms to school that case, a separate application for Congressman for all Americans. But we cannot af- dicted. This was to fulfill the wish of ary Church; Faith Fellowship Church Plymouth Congregational Church Do you have a son or daughter who is benefits is required. For more information about Social ford to enact another costly govern- my youngest son's roommate from in Hartford; Word of Life Fellowship, turning 18,soon, collecting monthly to lower costs, increase flexibility, and Security student benefits, visit www ment program that adds more debt Chicago. He had just learned to sail Watervliet; and Watervliet Commu- Coming back Social Security benefits, and returning expand coverage; .socialsecuritv.gov/schoolofficials. onto future generations and could end and wanted to try Paw Paw Lake nity General Baptist Church. to high school this fall? If so, then we Not allow insurers to deny coverage Many can identify with the statement: The Website outlines how the process up creating more problems than it before the end of the summer. He is a All of the musicians and singers were have a bit of homework for you. based on pre-existing conditions; "I really need to get back to church." works and explains what the student solves. computer wiz and helped me with great and provided the audience of To make sure Social Security benefits Provide incentives for preventative Or maybe: "I've been wanting to go and school official must do to ensure That is why I voted against the cur- some problems I was having with a 200-300 with an enjoyable day of gos- continue beyond age 18, eligible stu- programs and wellness practices; c/p // back to church, but I just haven't done benefits continue past the student's rent House bill (H.R 3200, America's keyboard, so 1 owed him. pel music. dents must submit the necessary form Continue investment in the National it yet." Many people feel this way. 18th birthday. With the appropriate Affordable Health Choices Act of Well, the gusty winds were heavy and Special thanks to the Hartford Church to school officials. The school will use Institutes of Health to research cures At the heart of these statements is not certification from the school, Social 2009) when it came through the unpredictable. 1 hadn't sailed for quite of God who also provided the sound these documents to certify your child for devastating diseases; and a desire to be in a church building but Security generally does not stop bene- Energy and Commerce Committee a a few years and it showed. This old system that all the groups used. is still enrolled in school. Otherwise, NOT include a government-run m a desire to get reconnected to a God fits until the month before the month few weeks ago. man had a heck of a time but the kid To the City of Hartford, thanks for monthly Social Security payments "Public Option." that we hope personally cares about us the student turns 19 or the first month I have also signed a pledge to my con- saw it as an exciting adventure. We providing such a beautiful facility, the automatically stop when a student Please visit my Website at www - a God that we have somehow lost in which he or she is not a full-time stituents, promising to read any health spotted a thundercloud so we tried to portable restroom and the electric for turns 18. •house.tzov/upton to view an expanded track of along the way. We want to student, whichever is earlier. care bill in its entirety before voting get back to our departure point, but it the festival. This is the case, regardless of the type version of these principles. The stakes come back, and we hope that God is If you do not have access to the In- on the bill. Dave Camp (R-Midland) is was not to be. While attempting to Very special thanks to the pastors of of Social Security benefit received. could not be higher and the trillion- not angry at our long absence. What ternet, call Social Security at 1-800- the only other Michigan member who tack with the wind, the boat quickly the above churches for their help and Some students get Social Security sur- dollar Waxman-Pelosi government we really want is to heal the relation- 772-1213. has signed the pledge to date. turned onto its side and we were support and, of course, to all the very vivor benefits because a parent is de- takeover of health care (H.R. 3200) is ship - to be able to sense His hand on Vonda VanTil is the public affairs spe- Any health reform legislation passed dumped out. The twenty-foot mast special people who brought their lawn ceased. Others may receive dependent not the answer. our back, to know that He is still there cialist for West Michigan. You can by Congress should contain the fol- was facing straight down toward the chairs and lunches to the park to enjoy benefits because their parent receives On a side note, I join everyone in and that He loves us. write her c/o Social Security Admin- lowing ftindamental principles: bottom of Smith's Bay. the music. Social Security retirement or disabili- looking forward to Friday's 100th In Genesis 16 is the account of Hagar istration, 50 College SE. Grand Allow Americans to keep the cover- Now everyone else with any sense at Hope to see you all next August, for ,UVw c ty benefits. Benefits for minor chil- meeting between the Watervliet Pan- \M ' • / . t when she had fled into the wilderness Rapids, MI 49503; or via e-mail at age they like; all was safely on shore that day, ex- our second Gospel Singing Festival. dren generally continue until age 18 thers and Coloma Comets. Quite a from the harsh treatment of Abra- vonda. vantiKatssafov. Guarantee protection of the doctor- cept for one lone fisherman who had milestone, and I can think of no better GAME TIME--TOOpm. ham's wife, Sarai. To Hagar's surprise patient relationship; just launched his boat to do some fish- way to kick off the football season. an angel of the Lord appeared and Shore up existing government pro- ing that afternoon. He happened to Thanks, Coloma <9-17~09 %ir assured her of God's care. Through grams, like Medicare and TRICARE spot us clinging to the boat, and his Son yam health
DuVall, second and third grades; Miss Mrs. Jean Blodgett. 1837 Maple leen Jenks, who is present at nearly Manager to go forward with a Com- The resolution commits the City of first time. Bell Carter, primary and kindergarten. Court, Kalamazoo. every meeting, also sent a letter of in- munity Development Block Grant Hartford to supply its support to the a multimillion-dollar contract. The Misses Mable Muth and Cleo Navy Seaman James A. Noack Jr., terest. application and enter into agreement Partnership for Change Sustainable Hartford's financial coffers But he gave us something the likes Pitcher spent Saturday afternoon in son of James A. Noack Sr. of Wilson But at Monday night's meeting. City with Michigan Economic Develop- Communities grant application pro- jpp-. j «r| » u H'tnr he Paw Paw River Journal of which we will never see again. He the twin cities. Road, Coloma, has completed recruit Manager Yemi Akinwale said Jenks ment Corporation for the improve- cess ^or ^ development of a Master , ^ y U 1 was not a perfect mortal... none of us training at the Naval Training Center, had w ithdrawn her request for consid- ment of business facades in the down- P'an ^or ^e 1-94 Corridor project. The The Commission accepted the annual Coloma's Jodi Davis, who lost au are. He gave us drama, a colorful per- 60 YEARS AGO - 1949 San Diego. eration, saying she was not aware that town area. City has committed up to $5,862.50 in dit report tor fiscal year 2008/2009 162 pounds by diet and exercise, sonality, and an honest dedication to Already the winner of six medals and Mr. Miller wanted the position; and, if A public hearing was held prior to the matching funds to the project and will as presented by Gerbel & Company, will be the featured speaker the game. He was a gladiator, facing two ribbons in previous contests, Gyl Submitted by volunteer Barb Abrams he were to run in an election, she Commission vote, and no dissention meet Project obligations. The 1-94 The Free program the best batters in the majors... all Johnson, six-year-old daughter of Mr. at Coloma Public Library, from the would cast her vote for him. was voiced. Corridor project involves a accounting firm gave the City a alone... in an alien world. He was the and Mrs. Carl Johnson, placed second Coloma Courier newspapers donated Besides serving for 11 years as Tribal The projected grant amount totals consortium between four municipali- "clean" rating, which is the highest September 3 on real thing... no subterfuge. in a national baton twirling contest, by the Tri-City Record. I/ours: Mon- Chairman for the Pokagon Band, $100,237 and the City's match will be ties; the cities and townships of both rating that can be achieved by a I wish our national pastime were Winning first place in Michigan City day & Friday. 10:00 a.m -5:31) p.m.: Miller has also served for two years only $3,000. • Hartford and Watervliet. Historically, municipality. weight loss success more about the likes of Satchel Paige in July, the Coloma girl twirled before Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. on the Four Winds Gaming Authority. Akinwale had previously stated that this is the r,rst time that multiple Resolution 2009-14 was unanimously Lakeland Healthcare's Fitness and and less about money. But we all 95,000 persons. . 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: and Saturday In a phone interview, Miller com- this project was earmarked to assist municipalities have worked together accepted, making the proposed audit Lifestyle Improvement Plan (FLIP) y Roy M. Davis know... the bottom line is the bottom Mr. and Mrs. Guy Mixer and sons, JO. OO a.m.-2:00p.m. mented, "I am absolutely honored to the owners of 7 and 27 West Main ^or a common good and is considered official. and We Can! Healthy Berrien are line! David, Duane and Dale, have left for Phone: 468-3431 Keep your And last but not least, I'd like to teaming up to present "Weight Loss mention my all-time hero... Satchel NEWS FROM THE HARTFORD DA YSPRING Winners: Making Your Success Last a Hartford Public 90 YEARS AGO - 1919 United Way helping people in Coloma, City commissioners told Lifetime." This free event will take stomach pacified! Paige. The only problem Satchel had families have owned the same piece o: was the color of his skin. Born in In furtherance of the Anti-Saloon land for at least 100 years, who w ill bi By Christina Glass Festival peaches) to raise money for to make it completely legal, will be held on September 14 at 7:40 place on Thursday, September 3, at A w oman stood in front of a modern 1906 (most experts agree), it took Library news League's newly launched campaign guests of Governor G Mennen Wil- Rhetta Cumeal from United Way of community services like those she City Hall interior will SOOn p.m. at City Hall. 6:30 p.m., in the Frederick S. Upton painting... this was in an art museum. for worldwide prohibition, Malcolm Southwest Michigan came to the mentioned. In other news, a position became Education Center at Lakeland Re- him until 1948 to break the color bar- By Hartford Public Library staff liams Sept. 7 during the lOOth anniv- .99 R. Patterson, former governor of Ten- be "spruced up' She looked at the scraw ls and squig- rier. Just think... when he came to the er-sary of the Michigan State Fair. Ir Monday, August 24, Coloma City More information on United Way of open on the DDA and the Mayor sug- gional Medical Center, 1234 Napier "Hartford History Night" nessee, and one of the principal Commissioner Julia Smith announced gles, shook her head, and said, "1 may major leagues, he was 42 years old... issuing the invitations, Williams said Commission meeting to help spread Southwest Michigan can be found at gested that Nancy Baiers, owner of Avenue, St. Joseph. Come to "Hartford History Night" spokesmen for the Anti-Saloon Lea- that the Heritage Committee is taking not be an art critic, but 1 know what 1 the age at which most players are "Your families were pioneers in thij the message of what United Way does Eco-Logical Cleaners, be approved to Lifelong Coloma resident Jodi Davis on Wednesday, September 23, from gue, will speak at the local Methodist on a long-overdue project and spruc- like!" hanging it up! He had established all great State and they have shown a sta- in local communities including Colo- Police Department fill it. will be the evening's keynote speaker. 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and bring your church on Wednesday evening, Sep- ing up City Hall. The committee Well, 1 feel the same way about base- sorts of records in the Black baseball bility and tenacity of which all can bi ma. A motion was made and passed. A mother of three, Jodi lost 162 memories. Hartford Public Library tember 17, on the subject, "What Is has new Chaplain would like to put new carpet in the ball... not an expert, but certain as- leagues, starting around 1925 with proud." Van Buren County ranks thirc Focusing on education, income and Mayor Jim Polashak also mentioned pounds in 16 months simply by walk- will be exhibiting its Hartford history Victory?" The local address is a niche whole building and have the chamber pects of the game I love. the Chattanooga Black Lookouts and in the number included on the 100- health. United Way is helping people Coloma Township Police Chief Ran- the need for nine people to form a cit- ing and eating healthier foods; and she collection. in the League's plan to extend world- walls painted as well. It's not the multimillion-dollar con- ending his career in 1965 by pitching year-tenure list with 14 families. Th( meet basic needs. It has several pro- dy Pompey brought the department's izens' advisory for the DDA; that will has kept the weight off for seven We also hope to hear some of your wide prohibition and an offering to aid Several quotes were sought for carpet tracts they give those birds. It's not three scoreless innings for Kansas Dowd family has held its land south- grams in place throughout the area, new volunteer Chaplain to the Com- be decided at a later time. years. stories about Hartford. in financing the world prohibition prices, and Commissioner Julia Smith the bad publicity about performance- City against the Boston Red Sox. east of the village since 1842. targeting those areas of need. mission meeting. Pompey told the Brush pickup is done for the summer Today, Jodi shares her passion for We will have a trivia contest, and movement. mac e a mot on a enhancing drugs (shades of "Say it Satchel Paige liked to maintain an Cumeal quickly overviewed a few Commission that, because of the fre- ' ' ^ kid from Carpet ^ citizen wishing to dispose of walking with other Michigan residents Mart Carpet One for $7,664 be accept- ain't so. Shoeless Joe Jackson!"). light refreshments will be served. Glen Conklin and Dean Foster, vho 40 YEARS AGO - 1969 specific programs, including helping quent traumatic situations faced dur- yard waste must once again take it to as a healthy living advocate for Blue aura of mystery about his past, say- ed. That quote was $1,500 lower than And it's surely not the endless com- "Magic Tree House returned last week from service with Miss Hartford, Miss Regina Moore single, first-time mothers with pre- ing police work, he was aware of the Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill. Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. She ing, "1 want to be the onliest man in the next lowest bid and more than mercials and froth that turn a game ,, the American army of occupation in presented the trophy to Rob Sennec- natal care and caring for their baby; need for a Chaplain and was pleased Mayor Polashak informed the Com- has also inspired national audiences the United States that nobody knows Ice Cream Party $5,000 lower than the highest. on TV into an endurance trial. Germany, were given a pleasant sur- ker after he won the 100-lap Michigar helping young girls prepare for the that Pastor Kevin Hester can fill that mission that the Compensation Com- with her story through the pages of nothin' about!" On Monday, September 14, help us The motion was also worded to make No, for me it is the pitching. 1 love prise last Wednesday evening at the ^late championship stock car race a peer pressure in middle school; and need. Hester is Pastor at The Sanctu- mittee would not meet this year, as per Woman's World magazine and on the But we can piece together something celebrate Roald Dahl's birthday with sure the carpeting would not exceed pitchers. They are among the last home of the former s parents, Mr. and ^he Hartford Motor Speedway or prescription discount cards for fami- ary Baptist Church in Coloma and will usual, because he did not see how it stages of both the "Today" show and of the man from quotes people have chocolate cake. Roald Dahl is the $10,000. The extra amount was put in gladiators in our world. The pitcher Mrs. Melvin Conklin, southeast Hart- priday. Senneker also received $1,00( lies with no insurance. now be available for the officers to could afford a raise. the "Oprah" show. recorded. The cornerstone of his phi- famous author of "Charlie and the to prepare for any unforeseen expens- places his foot on the mound... he ford. At the close of a delightful from owner George Maleski. I She also shared that more than 491 call to talk to victims or suspects, if At the end of the meeting, commis- Attendees will hear from two other losophy was to stay calm! He re- Chocolate Factory," "James and the es possibly connected to a moisture stands under blazing sun... or banks evening, dainty refreshments were was a g00(j for veteran driv- people in Coloma received services needed. sioners went into a closed session to local women who have each lost a sig- ferred to it as "keeping his stomach Giant Peach," "The Witches," and problem in the back. of lights. All alone... and he either served to the large company of quests. er as ^ broke the track record w ith i from United Way in 2008. Pompey is also working on making discuss "personnel." After several nificant amount of weight about how pacified." many other junior books. As far as painting is concerned, the delivers... or he gels knocked right Not in 25 years at least has there been tjme 0f 23:22 in the half mile and wor United Way is seeking to make Octo- sure that all traffic signs in the City of minutes, they returned and reinstated they have successfully maintained a His big break came in 1948. The This is an invitation to our elemen- City would like to begin collecting out of the box! He is as lonely and as so large a crop of huckleberries as $375 ber "Live United Month" in Coloma Coloma have a proper traffic control the public meeting. healthy lifesty le. Cleveland Indians needed some extra tary schoolchildren is join us on bids from professional painters inter- closely watched as a torero facing a been harvested this season. Many Kyle Bom and his great grandson, A and would like for local businesses to order behind their placement. Any Commissioner Harold Bragg then An open panel discussion will follow pitching in the pennant race. Bill Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 3:30 to ested in the job. Miura bull in the ring at Pamplona, marsh owners have found the huckle- sell white, paper T-shirts (similar to sign that was posted without an order made a motion to set a work session for those wishing to ask questions of Veeck decided to take a look at this 4:30 p.m., for the "Magic Tree House 1-C Douglas Lucker, were honorec Spain. berry yield the most profitable product Relay for Life feet and Glad-Peach will need to be "adopted" by the City for Saturday, October 3, at 9:00 a.m. the speakers or a Lakeland HealthCare legendary Black pitcher. As the story Ice Cream Party." Learn about the Sunday at a party at the home of Mr Could 1 mention a couple? Nolan of their farms, the berries having Public hearing for The Mayor said later that work ses- registered dietitian. goes, to test Satchel's accuracy he Magic Tree House series by Mary and Mrs. Richard Butcher at Hartford Ryan of the Texas Rangers... loved to brought from $3.50 to S9.00 a case, sions are held about twice a year to "If you've thought about weight loss, placed a cigarette on the ground to Pope Osborne. The occasion was Bom's 90th birth Superintendent search subject of dumpster ordinance use psychology on batters (and scare with an average price of from $4.00 to make budget adjustments and make there's no better way to get motivated mark home plate. Then he said. "All There will be lots of activities and day anniversary and a farewell foi Commissioner Linda Freitag set a them a little). Even then he was an $4.50. sure they do not exceed the budget for than to hear these success stories and right, pitch me some strikes!" Paige ice cream too! Lucker, who will leave Saturday foi Hartford School Board retreat date for a public hearing to discuss an old man... over the hill. After a fight 60 YEARS AGO - 1949 the year. find out how you can do it, too," said fired five fastballs, all but one right "Understanding three years of service with the aii By Mary Brost Reck time, according to Levstek, is student ordinance on rollaway dumpsters. The in which Robin Ventura charged the over the cigarette. Veeck signed him. A new ordinance to regulate use of force ^ England ordinance is being drafted to assure Please share your good Pam Kurtz, registered dietitian. , Members of the Hartford Board of achievement. AlzheilnerV program Lakeland HealthCare. pitcher's box... Ryan was talking and Cleveland won the pennant that parking meters here was passed by the SubmiUed by ubrarian Stephanu that large dumpsters will not become Education gathered for its annual re- The Board will hear more detailed in- news with the readers with reporters in the locker room as year. We are offering an informational Village council at a special meeting Dame/s a, Harlford PubUc ubran an eyesore by being kept for long peri- Adv ance registration for this free pro- treat meeting on Thursday, August 20. formation on plans to adequately ad- of the Tri-City Record... he soaked his arm in a bucket of ice Satchel Paige said some of the fol- program about "Understanding Alz- Tuesday night. Meters will be used ods of time in yards and driveways. gram is required. Call (269) 556-7171 from microfilm copies of the Hart fore Besides providing support and cama- dress this goal in late September or e-mail to [email protected] water. He admitted that he dusted off lowing: "I ain't never had a job, 1 just heimer's" on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Saturday, The hearing for resolution 2009-1 to register or for more information. Day Spring. Hours: Monday & Wed raderie, the Board also addressed a early October of this year. Ventura. And when the young batter always played baseball." "I never from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The program when their use will extend to 9 pm. nesday, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.: Tues- number of business issues. "All employees can contribute to this ran out to vociferate, Ryan grabbed threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, is free and open to everyone. They will not be used on Sundays or holidays. day. Thursday & Friday. 10:00-5:0(. One of the primary topics of the even- process," said Levstek. "We aim for him in a headlock and pounded him. once in a while I would toss one that You will leam the difference be- Arthur J. Dowd, Rt. 2, is one of near- P'm" an^ ^atur(loy> 10:00 a m.-2:0t ing was the upcoming Superintendent very organized and focused input into "It was Just like bull-dogging a ain't never been seen by this genera- tween dementia and Alzheimer's and their signs. ly 200 Michigan residents, whose Pm- search. Current School Superinten- how the student achievement goal is steer," Ryan said. tion." "My pitching philosophy is Phone: 621-3408 dent for Hartford, Dave Levstek, will met. Transportation personnel already Another favorite of mine... Dizzy simple; you got to keep the ball off Expert Specialists retire after December 31, 2009. Busi- contribute to student achievement. Dean (almost before my time). The the fat part of the bat." "Just take the NEW S FROM THE WATERVLIET RECORD ness Manager Mike Hallgren will act Food service already contributes. story goes that one time he called in ball and throw it where you want to. expect 90 YEARS AGO - 1919 dent of Adrian College, in charge of the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hiler. as Superintendent during an interim Everybody will be involved in one the outfield and told them he wanted Throw strikes. Home plate don't Joseph A. Lyman and Miss Edith finance, according to an announce- Mrs. Aileen Miller was honored period from January 1 through June way or another." theSm: to give all of them a pitching demon- move." "Don't eat fried food, it We I ton R.N. were married at Chicago ment by the president, S.J. Harrison, recently with a formal tea inaugurat- 30, 2010. stration. When the opposing batters angries up the blood." ... and "Don't August 20. The bride's home is at Superintendent Elery Donaldson an- ing the Aileen Miller Dining Room at Michigan Leadership Institute Region Alternative education is saw this, they were livid with rage. look back. Something might be gain- Waterville, Conn., and she was an nounced this week that a complete Community Hospital. For twenty President Dr. Craig Misner gave an And as Dizzy's teammates sat all ing on you!" now "Southwest Area army nurse at the U.S. Hospital, faculty has been selected for this year, years, Mrs. Miller served as Adminis- overview to the Board on the Super- around him watching, that great In 1965, when he pitched his last Community School" pitcher threw a perfect inning... three Rahway, N.R., where the groom was Twenty-three teachers have been hired trator of the hospital, then located on intendent search. Misner described the three shutout innings for Kansas City, While Hartford's altemative educa- up and three down! The batters were for several weeks after his retum to and it is anticipated that there will be Main Street. process involved in finding the right he was 60 years old. Six years later tion program has proven very success- so angry they couldn't even see the this country from France. So well did about 680 students enrolled. Watervliet's Tastee Freeze Big T person for the job and presented the to he was inducted into the Baseball she care for the young Watervliet The Women's Auxiliary of the Com- Family Restaurant opened this week expected timeline for filling the posi- ful for the community, it has provided hall! Hall of Fame. artilleryman that he at once made the munity Hospital sponsored its first on Main Street. The restaurant will tion. a challenge for the District. Adequate I shudder to think w hat chaos if one To the best of my knowledge he home necessary arrangements to secure her benefit party recently at Steve Bear- feature inside dining, drive-in service, The #1 goal: student Yearly Progress (AYP) and other state of them had connected and knocked never used performance-enhancing permanently. ty's Roller Rink at Paw Paw Lake, short orders and entire menus. and federal school evaluations are the ball out of the park. drugs. And I'm sure he never signed achievement Elmer Olds of Bainhridge was paid a The affair netted $392.42, which sum based on the number of years it takes The Board also reviewed and dis- state bounty of $19.50 for 18 wood- w as placed in a fund to be used Submitted by Sara Duris from files at students to graduate, grade-point aver- cussed 2008-09 goals and the Stra- chucks that he killed. towards the purchase of needed items Watervliet District Library from the ages, and enrollment. Since altema- tegic Plan for 2008-11. The number- Save money with our South Main street became very much for the hospital. Watervliet Record newspapers donat- tive education students face many one districtwide goal at the present alive last Friday when members of the ed by the Tri-City Record Hours: additional personal challenges, they hen your primary care physician recommends a specialist, Paw Paw Lake Medical multi-policy discount! famous Lafalot Club began to arrive at 30 YEARS AGO - 1979 Monday. 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Tues- are often unable to meet these require- the home of Miss Mary Blackman. The Purdue University Department of day 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Wednes- ments. This reflects on the ratings for it will give you comfort to know that you can see someone Center provides family and the Pratt cottage at Paw Paw Bands has announced that Jon Hiler, day 10:00 a.m.-8.00 p.m.; Thursday, Limberlost Hartford Public Schools. close to home. Lakeland HealthCare welcomes expert specialists to the Lake. To address this discrepancy, the doctors, specialists, and Watervliet, has been accepted for 10:00 a m -5:00 p.m.; Friday, 10:00- new Paw Paw Lake Medical Center, developed to provide our community hen you insure your car and home or mobile home Board voted to consider the altema- 60 YEARS AGO - 1949 membership in the internationally 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.- services such as laboratory Nursery tive education program a separate with high quality healthcare. Dr. Edmond Holt Babbitt, former pas- famous "All American" Marching 2:00p.m. with us, through Auto-Owners Insurance Company, school from Hartford Public Schools tor of the First Methodist church, Wa- Band. Jon plays trumpet in the Phone: 463-6382 5625 Riverside Road and diagnostic imaging, for the purposes of state assessment Physicians holding clinic hours at Paw Paw Lake Medical Center include, tervliet, has been named vice presi- Watervliet High School Band and is we'll save you money with their 4 Coloma t in one central facility. and evaluation. The new entity will pictured from left: now be known as "Southwest Area multi-policy discount! • Or. John Bard, Gynecology f End of % Community School." i Tri-City Record Subscription Form • Dr. Richard Swanson, Lakeland Rheumatology Walk in services Mature policyholders can SB • Name Summer Sale Board attends to business • Dr. Kourosh Baghelai, Lakeshore Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery available: earn even greater savings. • Mailing Address while on retreat • Dr. Christopher Chiu, Great Lakes Heart and Vascular Institute Diagnostic Imaging 25%-50% off Further agenda items at the retreat • Dr. MajdiAl-Najjar, Lakeside Diabetes and Endocrine Center 8:30 am-5:00 pm Contact our agency today! • City, State & Zip • included the adoption of handbooks • Dr. Daniel Sohn, Southwest Michigan Center for Orthopaedics Laboratory for the elementary buildings. Middle • Annual rate: please circle & pay the amount that applies to your address: all perennials and Sports Medicine School, and High School. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm xAuto-Owners Insurance Lile Home Car Business I Berrien & Van Buren Co. $37 Mich. $51 Snowbirds $56 U.S. $61 The Board also chose delegates and 8 Thursday and Friday Paw Paw Lake Medical Center is located in the heart of the Coloma lUth Fivf/iin hpk • Send with payment to.., Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 altematives for the Michigan Associ- 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. ation of School Boards (MASB) dele- business corridor, at 6559 Paw Paw Avenue • To Pay with Credit Card.,. VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. gate assembly; and voted for Heidi DON YOUNG INSURANCE AGENCY • Call at any time Elizabeth Pfannes of Mattawan of the For more information, visit • Card # Expiration date Lakeland HealthCare 269-757-2899 MASB Region VI Board of Directors www.lakelandhealth.org/pawpaw O Paw Paw Lake Medical Center 323 N. Main St, Watervliet 463-6773 election. ! Phone number f) Tri-City Record August 27, 2009 Ralph (MariLou) Johnson; and two Anyone with information regarding nephews, Edwin and Don (Claire) POLICE the location of Tomsheck is requested Full house supports retention o f Citv Manager August 27, 2009 Tri-City Record 7 Tri-City Area Obituaries Wooley. He was preceded in death by: to contact the Michigan State Police, his wife, Lillian (Freier) Grahn; his Bridgman Post, at (269) 465-3 111. CLARA MAY BOONE great-nephew, Gabriel Schmeling; her REPORTS sister, Ruth Grahn Wooley; and his CONTINUED FROM PAGE I Hart's resignation accepted by Watervliet Commission; Clara May Boone, 61, of Covert, mother-in-law, Lovie Clark; and her brother, Bemhard "Swede" Grahn. He reported that Wendzel was trans- Fire reports Michigan, passed away early Monday special friend. Denise Ott. She was ported by Medic 1 to Community moming. August 17, 2009, at Bronson preceded in death by: her grandpar- Watervliet Fire Department severance package includes 2 months' pay, vacation time Hospital Watervliet, where he was Nursing Home in Lawton, Ml. ents; her stepfather, William Sink; and Chief Scott Richcreek Death Notices then airlifted to Borgess Hospital in By Lynn Attila restraints as a reason for the contro- tion." reality. "This is an exciting prospect her father-in-law. Virgil Clark. Clara was bom February 10, 1948, in Thomas Weeden, 54. of Hartford, Kalamazoo. Watervliet Fire Department was dis- An overflow crowd was sandwiched versial action. Prince confessed he "has been in con- and will be a great asset to our down- Benton Harbor. Ml. to Roy and Emma patched to 400 Medical Park Drive, Michigan, died Thursday, August 20, > Sgt. High could not report as to the into Watervliet City Hall for a special This prompted resident Bob Becker, versations with Michael every day town area," he stressed. Boone. Community Hospital Watervliet, on MELVA LEE DONOVAN 2009. in Mobile, Alabama. Calvin extent of his injuries or his current meeting Monday, August 24, to face who is running for a Commission seat since he's been gone" and their rela- In a later discussion. Prince indicated August 18 for a fire alarm. The alarm Clara especially loved holidays and Melva Lee Donovan, 78. of Eau Funeral Home, Hartford. condition. off with the Mayor and City commis- in the November election, to com- tionship is "congenial." He stressed that he would be filling in for the was as the result of burnt toast. spending time with her family. She Claire, Michigan, Richard rDicIO Abler, 86, of sioners concerning the perceived "fir- ment, "You have put Mr. Hart in a that the "parting of ways is not per- absent City Manager until that posi- Plane crashes into On August 22, the department w ill be remembered for her kind heart formerly of Law- Coldwater, Michigan, formerly of ing" of City Manager Michael Hart. position where he would have to leave sonal; it is business." tion is filled. On Tuesday, August 25, responded to 7781 Shore Lane for a and a smile to every one she met. rence. Michigan. Coloma, Michigan, died Friday, In anticipation of a "hot situation," because he wouldn't be able to live on He also said he has already received he was present at City Hall, personal- bean field in fire alarm. This also was due to burnt Survivors include: one sister and two passed away Friday, August 21, 2009. Eickhoff Funeral Mayor Roger Prince said he "took such a salary. Putting the City Mana- applications from interested parties ly taking care of business. brothers - Lorine A. Bravo of Law- August 21, 2009, at Home. Mendon. Ml. Pipestone Twp. toast. precautions" and three Watervliet ger, and the Clerk for that matter, to for a part-time City Manager and the Prince said he thought the meeting rence, Ml, Thomas Allen Boone of Roy alton Manor, af- North Berrien Fire-Rescue Police officers were on hand "in case part time means setting them up to Commission hopes to have the slot "was a positive thing" and he hopes Covert, and Ray and Nancy Boone of The Berrien County Sheriff's Depart- things got out of control." ter a courageous bat- Send your local news to the Interim Chief Dave Woodward Darling Bailey leave for other jobs... the City needs filled no later than October 1, 2009. that future meetings "will be as Oklahoma; eight nieces and nephews; ment reports that on August 25 at The evening turned out to be rather tle with a long-term North Berrien Fire-Rescue Depart- continuity. Michael has helped with A number of issues conceming City packed" with concerned residents. He eight great-nieces and great-nephews; Tri-City Record... approximately 9:24 a.m., a call came anticlimactic after Manger Hart read a illness. ment responded to 24 calls during the Darling birthday many of the problem businesses residents flew around the meeting said he encourages any resident to and one great-great-niece. Clara was e-mail to: record(^i2k.com into the 9-1-1 Center from a man iden- letter of voluntary resignation and She was born May month of July. There were two in the downtown and is moving the Master room, including the abundance of come to the meetings and make his or preceded in death by: her parents; one tified as Dave Regal who reported that submitted it to the Commission. In his Plan forward." 17, 1931, in Cardwell. Missouri, to City, 11 in Coloma Charter Township, celebration at empty storefronts in the downtown her concerns known. "That's the only brother, Frankie Boone; and one sis- he had crashed his plane into a bean letter, Hart said he wished "the City Business owner Byron Hatch echoed Bill Stone and Elsie (King) Cherry. five in Hagar Township, three on 1-94, area, blight in the City, enforcement of way we can know what's important to ter, Denise Boone. field. well" and that he had "enjoyed my support for the City Manager and Melva moved to Arkansas, where she one on 1-196. one in Watervliet, and Museum Saturday a rental ordinance "with teeth" and at- our community members." Funeral services were held on Friday, Unaware of his exact location, efforts time here in Watervliet." spoke, "Michael Hart is the reason married Arthur Newton. It was here one in Bainhridge Township. The Although she has attended a few of tracting new people and businesses A meeting open to the public has been August 21, at 1:30 p.m. at Davidson between Regal, the dispatch center, The Commission voted unanimously why we decided to invest almost all of that she began her close relationship department has handled 160 calls so the Coloma vs. Watervliet football into the community. scheduled for Thursday, August 27, at Chapel in Coloma, Ml, with Pastor the enhanced 9-1-1 System and South to accept Hart's resignation by a 6-0 our money into this community. I w ith the Lord. Her love, devotion and far this year. games over the years when a son and Prince stressed to the crowd, "We are 6:30 p.m. in City Hall. This meeting is 7517 Red Arrow Hwy Bend Regional Airport made it possi- * vote. Amie Swanson officiating. Visitation faith in God showed in the spiritual grandson were playing, on a weekend want to see continuity with a full-time not perfect people. We are constantly being held so the Commission can for family and friends was held from Watervliet ble to locate him near 5801 Old Commissioner Jason Roland was ab- upbringing of her children. She was a when many Coloma and Watervliet City Manager... you can't have a part- working on improvement of the com- interview two finalists for the open (269) 463-3195 Pipestone Road. sent from the meeting. time City Manager with empty store- 12 o'clock noon until 1:30 p.m. Burial loving wife, mother, grandmother, and Wanted by residents are celebrating 100 years of munity. It is our utmost priority and Clerk position. Regal, 71. of Berrien Springs, was Mayor Prince pointed out that the fronts in the downtown. Why is some- followed at Ml. Pleasant Cemetery in great-grandmother. To anyone enter- that football rivalry Darling Bailey, we are moving forward and making Prince said the City had received 42 Worship 9:30 & 11:00 A.M. transported by Medic 1 to Lakeland Crime Stoppers City Manager was not being fired but Benton Harbor. Memorial contribu- ing her home, she was "Mom." surrounded by family and friends, is one who has the vision and has this progress." resumes for the part-time position, Hospital in St. Joseph where he was was voluntarily resigning from his po- knowledge (Hart) being run out of tions may be made to Clara's family. Melva was active in the American Sunday School and Adult Photos and information about people celebrating almost as many years of He then shared that a dental practice interviewed six candidates last week, treated for his injuries. sition. town?" Legion and Sportsman's Club »vith her Bible Fellowship 9:30 A.M. from the area who are wanted on out- life. has eyed the downtown area, and ne- and narrowed it down to two finalists. The investigation into the cause of the The City has also offered Hart a sev- Mayor Prince quickly responded, TAMMY CLARK husband. Rex Donovan, prior to their standing warrants for various alleged On Saturday, August 29, the children gotiations are in the works with He encourages the public to attend crash is being handled by the Federal erance agreement where he will re- "Nobody is being run out of town!" Tammy Clark, 41, of Coloma, Mich- retirement in Florida. While she spent Children's Church and Adult felonies are listed below. This infor- of Darling Bailey are giving her a Berrien County to make this project a the August 27 meeting.. Aviation Administration. ceive a gross sum payment of He then reiterated that the Commis- igan. passed aw ay I most of her life in Michigan, it was the Bible Fellowship 11:00 A.M. mation was provided by the Berrien party to celebrate her 90th birthday at S6,833.34, which represents his salary sion's decision to make the City Monda\ morning. cotton fields of Arkansas that she al- Crime of the Week County Sheriff's Department and the North Berrien Historical Museum www.midwayministries.org for two months; plus a payment of Watervliet City Mayor and August 24. 2009,| ways called "home." The Crime Stoppers Crime of the Crime Stoppers. in Coloma. Manager's position part time was for $1,314.10, which represents his "financial reasons" and the commis- in Coloma. Survivors include: two sons - Jeffrey .Week comes from the files of the A resident of Coloma since 1962 and accrued vacation time. Hart will also sion is convinced that "the job can be Funeral services (Sandy) Newton of New Market. Berrien County SherifTs Department. Tammy Sue Reeves is wanted on a a resident of southwestern Michigan Commissioner may face recall be paid an additional $3,153.84, successftdly done as a part-time posi- celebrating her Alabama, and Mitchel Newton of Within the last three weeks, there have felony w arrant for pos- f for the past 68 years. Darling was bom By Lynn Attila Brinker. which compensates him for accrued life will be held at South Haven. Ml; five daughters - been numerous business breaking and session of methamphet- in Jonesboro, Arkansas. A Watervliet City resident, angry Flaherty's flyer reads, in part: Coloma sick time; along with $198.72, which 1:00 p.m. on Sandra (John) Seidl of South Haven. enterings in Watervliet Charter Town- amine and possession Family members say she was initially about the way the City is being run, represents a partial day of personal Our current representation consisting Thursday, August Glenda (Ben) Chadwick of Berrien United ship, Bridgman. New Buffalo Town- of marijuana. Her last given the name Wanda Lee, but her has started procedures to recall Mayor time. In addition, the City of Water- Births of Roger Prince, David Brinker. and 27. at the David- Springs, Ml, Betty (Paul) Brandon of ship and Niles Township. It is not known address is in mother insisted on adding "Darling" Roger Prince and Commissioner Methodist vliet will pay Hart for his expense re- Danny Gray are running this City into son Chapel of Florin Funeral Service, Coloma, Ml, Carol (Kevin) Selvidge known at this time if these arc related, Coloma. to her birth certificate because she was A baby boy was bom at 12:20 a.m. on David Brinker. imbursement requests. the ground and they are making one 249 E. Center Street, in Coloma. w ith of Lawrence, Ml, and Cathey Newton Church but they are similar in nature. the last of six children bom to Arthur Friday, August 21, 2009, to Danielle David Flaherty, who is running for a Under the terms of the agreement, the last act of defiance by firing our City Pastor Ken Babcock officiating. of Benton Harbor. Ml; 14 grandchil- Crime Stoppers wants the person or Thomas Richard Hanson is wanted and Dovie Gibson. She has been and Brian Gage of Coloma, Michigan. seat on the City Commission in the City will not oppose Hart's efforts to Manager before the new commission- Burial will be private. Visitation will dren; and 17 great-grandchildren. persons responsible for these breaking on a felony warrant for called Darling ever since. He weighed 9 pounds, 13 ounces. upcoming November 3, 2009, elec- obtain unemployment compensation ers are elected. be from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. at She was preceded in passing by: her What rf church and enterings and will pay up to criminal sexual con- Being a cotton fanner in the South A baby girl was bom at 8:58 p.m. on tion, said he would be submitting and will supply him with a neutral let- The three individuals are responsible the funeral home. Memorials may be husband. Rex Donovan, on September $ 1,000 for information leading to their duct. His last known had its Challenges; so after marrying Saturday, August 22, 2009, to Amber wording for the petition to the Berrien wasn't Just a place we go, ter of recommendation for future for numerous violations of the law, made to Hospice at Home. 7, 1997; a daughter, Rose Newton; a arrest. Crime Stoppers also pays cash address is in Benton Wm. Earl Bailey, Darling and Earl Moschioni of Benton Harbor, Mich- County Clerk's Office for approval but something we do? employment. City charters and ordinances, so the Tammy was bom July 16. 1968. in son. Roger Newton; her parents; three rewards on other felony crimes and Harbor. moved to Michigan. Soon thereafter, igan. She weighed 5 pounds, 6 ounces. this week. Open Hearts. Open Doors. Open Minds Both parties agree to "not make or madness has got to stop immediately! Green Bay, Wisconsin. She married sisters - Madeline Wilson, Clara The peopie of The United Methodtst Church the capture of fugitives." they entered into the ministry serving A baby boy was bom at 10:51 a.m. on Once the petition wording has been cause to be made any disparaging A recall petition is being filed against Robert C lark on May 27, 2006, and Stone, and Ella Stone; and three broth- The South Bend Area Crime Stoppers as lay workers and then as pastors of Tuesday, August 25, 2009, to Solivia approved, he must obtain 12 signa- remarks or statements" in regard to Roger Prince and David Brinker to gave him the best six years of his life. ers - Jim Wilson, Benny Stone, and Sun. Worship 9:15am Program serves the entire Michiana Dennis Lee-Jermaine Seuell is wan- several churches. One such church and Tomas Diaz of St. Joseph, Michi- tures from registered voters residing either party or the City of Watervliet. have them removed from office... nei- She loved her family, and friends very Theodore Stone. Sun. School All Ages nam region. Those with information to ted on a felony warran- they built, physically and spiritually in gan. He weighed 8 pounds. within the City Limits. He predicts The severance agreement is a legal ther of which are qualified to run this much and was a "great auntie." The family received friends on report may call Crime Stoppers toll ty for receiving and the late 1950s, was on Pleasant Street this will be done within a day and the document and Hart has 21 days or less City any longer! Tammy "had the kindest heart that Monday, August 24, from 6:()() to 8:00 William W. Chu free at I-800-342-STOP. Tips can also concealing stolen prop- in Watervliet. That church still stands completed petition can be verified and to execute the agreement. WMS new student Danny Gray is not running for re- anyone could ever experience" and p.m., at Leonard Funeral Home. Law- be submitted at the Website, erty. His*last known in the same location and is serving the a recall election can be planned. It After the Commission voted to accept election in the upcoming November would do anything for anybody, rence. The service to honor her mem- 144 Church St. wuwsouthbendareacnmestoppers.co address is in Benton community today. may take as long as six months before 269-468-6062 Hart's resignation, the floor was "Open House" election. He has served on the Com- regardless of-the cost. She loved to ory was held at 11 :()0 a.m. on Tuesday m. Those giving tips will be given a Harbor. Darling says there have been so many the recall election can actually be | opened up for public discussion. City mission for nearly 20 years. travel, particularly to the Caribbean; at the funeral home, with Pastor Bjlly code number and their name will not changes which have occurred in her held. residents in attendance seemed des- August 31 In a phone interview. Mayor Prince and she will'bcremvmbered for her Long officiating. She was laid to rest www.colomaumc.Qrg be asked- •,, life so far that she could not begin to Flaherty has attended many Commis- Eddie Jackson is wanted on a felo- said, "The only reason 1 am here is perately concerned as to how the City Watervliet Middle School has invited sion meetings and has challenged the contagious laugh and smile. next to her husband. Rex, in Hill ny warrant for aggra- list them all (and many of them she State Police want was going to progress forward and all sixth-graders and new students to because I love this City and 1 want to Survivors include; her loving hus- Cemetery, Lawrence Township. In has forgotten), but one thing she says Mayor and commissioners on several vated assault. His last prosper without a City Manager. see it prosper." band of three years. Robert Clark; her lieu of flowers, memorials in her name has never changed - God's love. WMS for an "Open House" on Mon- issues, including how City monies are sex offender known address is in He said it was a citizen's right to file brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jim DUFFIELD In recent months, the City Manager's day, August 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 may be made to Hospice at Home. Benton Harbor. Darling proudly tells her children, spent, the reduction of City employees position had been cut to part time by p.m. a recall request and Mr. Flaherty was Clark and Linda (Ronan) Clark, both grandchildren, great-grandchildren, to part time, the "firing" of the City registration the Commission who cited budget well within his rights. of Stevensville. Ml; her mother, Linda & PASTRICK and anybody else who will listen that Student Council members will be Manager and the demeanor of some of Prince commented, "If the communi- Sink; brothers Larry (Chaya) Schmel- available to show students around the the commissioners at public forums VICTOR A. GRAHN FAMILY FUNERAL violator her remarkably good health is attribut- building and answer any questions the ty really feels we could be better off ing of Buchanan. Ml. and David Victor A. Grahn, 90, of Coloma, Crime Stoppers will pay SI.000 for able to God's grace and because she when dealing with certain situations. HOME Troopers from the Michigan State new students might have about attend- with a new administration, then that is Schmeling of Coloma; one sister, Michigan, diedl information that leads to the arrest of has never ever smoked anything, He has circulated flyers in the com- & CREMATION SERVICES Police, Bridgman Post, are attempting ing WMS. their choice. However, we are here for Kelly (Steve) Sloan of Kyle, Texas; Monday, August any of these people. Callers don't drank any alcohol and regularly en- munity, criticizing and demanding the to locate an unregistered sex offender Teachers will not be available that the community and we are trying to do nephews Brandon (Chelsea) Schmel- 24. 2009. at home. need to leave a name but will be as- gaged in manual labor until she turned Certified removal of Mayor Prince arid com- who has absconded from probation day. as much as we can that is the best for ing of Buchanan and Stephen (Mir- Services will be Setting a signed a code number. To give infor- 80. missioners Danny Gray and David after being released from Berrien the community." riam) Schmeling of Niles. Ml, Dylan held at 1:00 p.m. New Standard mation, call l-80()-342-STOP or 288- Rumor has it that even once this sum- County Jail. He indicated that there were many Bell, and Jordan Fonseca; two nieces, on Friday, August & STOP. mer she was caught mow ing her lawn. In Funeral Service The suspect, Joshua Scott Tomsheck, 'things in the works" and problems McKenzie and Kaitlyn Sloan; one 28. at Faith Evan- This information comes from Crime Her. excuse: "The regular lawn guy I can be Comfortable a white male, age 26, was last regis- facing the City "are being resolved." gelical Lutheran Stoppers and the Berrien County didn't show up, so somebody had to tered as an inmate of the Berrien epair Commissioner Danny Gray said, "1 Church in Colo- 6548 PAW PAW AVENUE Sheriff's Department. All warrants do it." County Jail. He was lodged at the jail at the Dentist don't think a recall is warranted. The ma. with Pastor COLOMA, Ml 49038 must be reconfirmed before an arrest. If you see Darling around town, wish on June 2, 2009, by Trooper Bawks "J have always been a big baby about going to the Commission has strived to do the best Thomas Schuetze 468-6000 To comment on the accuracy of this her a "Happy Birthday." for failure to register an address 4 68-5555 for the citizens of Watervliet. We have information, call (269) 983-7141, "Her children rise up and call her dentist. But I can honestly say all the girls at officiating. Burial with Military Rites ACROSS FROM change. not done anything wrong politically or HARDINGS AND RITE AID extension 7222. blessed..." Proverbs 31:28 Dr. Getz's office go the extra mile to make me will follow in Coloma Cemetery. Tomsheck was convicted of violating Front End legally." Visitation will be held Thursday from www duffield pa st rick com the Sex Offender Registry Act, sen- To keep up with feel as comfortable as I can possibly get. He also pointed out that a recall elec- Hutchins Funeral Home 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Duffield & tenced on July 7. and was released on Please share your good Alignment Thanks so much!" Pat Duscha tion would be an extra expense for the 209 S. Main St., Watervliet the news, subscribe Pastrick Family Funeral Home in August 12. He was required to report InciudM front wtiMl drives and 4x4 PU City at a time when finances are 463-3811 to the news with the readers Coloma. Donations in Victor's memo- to the Berrien County Sheriff's $30 & Up Welcoming New Smiles strained. ry may be made to the church. Department for the Tether Program. Tri-City Record; of the Tri-City Record. COURTEOUS SERVICE IN Watervliet EAA Chapter 585, or North John's Most American Made Cars He has absconded from probation and see Page 4 for details E-mail to . ^ *>Y Darlene Getz DDS Subscribe to the •A DIGNIFIED MANNER Berrien Historical Society. Those his location is unknown. Open Mon - Fri 8:30-5:30 *C i Come see our new look wishing to sigji the online guest book or call 463-NEWS [email protected] Tri-City Record! ROLAND T. HUTCHINS. Dlr»ctor Glass DOWNTOWN COLOMA or leave a message of comfort for the 213 N. Paw Paw St., Coloma 468-5741 VISA I MASTER CARDS ACCEPTE[ See the form on Page 4... family may do so at wvsu.dulfieldpas VINYL trick.com. REPLACEMENT 5honk you v Victor was born July 10. 1919, in WINDOWS Coloma, to Andrew and Alma (Johan- son) Grahn. He was a WWII veteran, Custom Mirrors CALVIN FUNERAL HOME serving in the Anm and Army Air Full Line Glass Shop Now What? 8 E. Main St.. Harlford Corps from 1942 to 1947. After his Screen Repairs 621-4101 If it's an emergency, you don't want to wait. That's why professional care at discharge with honors from the serv- ice. he worked at Ross Field Airport 468-4227 Community Hospital's Emergency Department is available to you 24'hours 271 Paw Paw St. before beginning his career as a pilot a day, 365 days a year. Our specially trained, highly skilled staff treats each with American Airlines. With 28 years LEONARD FUNERAL HOME of service behind him, Victor retired emergency - whether large or small - as quickly as possible. 222 E- St. Joaapfi, Lawr^nca in 1979. 1 Hour Photo For life's minor mishaps, visit our After Hours Clinic. You never need an 6748131 In addition to being a longstanding member of Faith Lutheran Church, he Pharmacy appointment. And with convenient evening and weekend hours, getting was a member of the Air Force you back to your summer has never been easier. FLORIN Association. After his retirement. Health & Beauty Aids FUNERAL SERVICE Victor enjoyed taking care of the fam- Package Liquor Monday ^ Friday: Noon - 10pm ily farm. Saturday ^ Sunday: Noon * 8 pm DAVIDSON CHAPEL Survivors include: five children - BobTeel, 1929- 2009 mm* 249 E. Outer St., Cotanu Toys & Gifts Marvin L. (Chris Hauke) Grahn of Thank you for all the expressions of sympathy, 468-3181 Williamsburg. MI. Annette (Wayne) Candy-Cards-Wrap kind support offered, and flowers Maze of Coloma, Suzanne (Daniel Schulman) Grahn of Ypsilanti. MI. Open during Bob s illness and passing 400 Medical Park Drive Irene (James) Fortune of Loveland. Special thanks to the Berrien County Cancer Society,. Watervliet, MI 49098 a**!. CO. and Victor Grahn Jr. of Nunica, Daily South Haven Hospice, the Paw Paw Lake Golf Community (269) 463-3111 Ml; three grandchildren - Tim (Chris- •Srnifll Standards lor RxrHlmrr Main St. Course and the "Save the Whales" for their donations to ^ HOSPITAL communityhospitalwatervliet.com to ProfowkMUl Car*" tina) Riley of Portage, MI, Jennifer place a plaque in Bob's memory on the golf course A Golden Rule Home Riley of Kalamazoo, Ml, and Alexis Hartford Everson of Kalamazoo; one cousin; Dee Teel # Tri-City Record August 27, 2009 August 27, 2009 Tri-City Record 9 Local youth win trophies and ribbons at the fair All our best to the Coloma Comets and Watervliet Panthers f / as you compete in the centennial football game August 28,2009
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SHAYNE BUENGER...of Coloma 12-YEAR-OLD NATHANIEL... MARY HERMAN, 12, OF...Coloma KRISHNA GRIFFITH...not only KELSEY GRIFFITH...is an eighth- received the Champion ribbon and Tallman of Coloma won the Grand is shown here with her Reserve won the Champion award for her grader attending Watervliet Middle trophy for his three jars of jelly. He Champion ribbon and trophy for Champion award for Creative Frosted Layer Cake but she also School. She received a Champion brought grape, apple, and red rasp- his Pen of Dual Purpose Chickens. Memories (scrapbook) in the 9-13 took home the Grand Champion award for her Basket in the 5-13 age berry on his first try at entering this He attends Coloma Middle School, age category. ribbon and trophy for All Food category. She also received Reserve exhibit. He is 12 years old and at- (Annette Christie photo) (Contributed photo) Exhibits. She is a 2009 graduate of Champion for her Woodworking in tends Coloma Middle School. Watervliet High School. the 9-13 age category. (Annette Christie photo) (Annette Christie photo) (Annette Christie photo) 2009 COLOMA COMETS VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM...(front row, from the left) Dan Vollrath, Max Murray, Brandon Johnson, Gary Hanners, Derrick Allred, Colin Saltzman, Luke Faultersack, Justin Bronkala, Jon Greco; (middle row, from the left) assistant coach Joe Stephens, Andrew Gregson, Brian Sayre, Jared Metz, Deontae Haynes, Matt Bailey, Sam Smith, Dashon Archibald, Kent Morris, Jordan Burrell, head coach Mark Eddy; (back row, from the left) assistant coach Dave Ehlers, Travis Morris, Donovan Browning, Sam Swihart, D.J. Thomas, Blake Rushing, Mishon Taylor, Justin Johnson, T.J. Scott, Lucas Hettig, and assistant coach A.J. High. Not avail- able for the photo were Zach Matheny and assistant coaches Steve Groendyk and Jayson Hayes. (Contributed photo)
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2009 WATERVLIET PANTHER VARSI- j TY FOOTBALL TEAM... (front row, from I the left) Aaron Dabicci, Timmy Flagel, Cory Quinn, Kevin Dembinski, Kevin | Eastman, Jesus Guajardo, Sean William- r T'* ^ » 4. " \ I sen, manager Rachel Pitcher; (second row, |f^ from the left) Marco Montejano, Collin Buck, Michael Johnson, Jake Teunissen, Brett Thumm, Angel Vasquez, Chris Saur- HALEIGH WENDZEL...of Water- ALYSON WENDZEL...of Water- 17-YEAR-OLD HALEIGH KISER 16-YEAR-OLD BETHANY GUNN BRETT TUTTON OF COLOMA... ; bier, manager Kyle Gast; (third row, from vliet received the Grand Champion vliet is shown with her Champion ...of Watervliet received the Cham- ...won Reserve Champion for her js shown with his electromagnetic I the left) manager Chris Eisbrenner, D.J. Fruit Exhibit in the Horticulture Fresh Flower Arrangement. She pion ribbon and trophy for her Yeast Sweet Rolls in the 12-20 age accelerator that he built and earned Howley, Vic Fellner, Don Divis, Eric Grif- Barn at the 2009 Berrien County will be a junior this year at Water- Booth Display on Tomatoes. This is category. She will be a senior this the Grand Champion Electrical fin, David Cook, Shawn Beezley, Jake Youth Fair. She will be attending vliet High School. the second year that she has done year, attending Watervliet High Exhibit award. He also received Elliott; (fourth row, from the left) Cody the eighth grade this fall at Water- (Annette Christie photo) this exhibit at the fair and also has School. She has been showing at the Reserve Grand Champion for his Sposato, Joe Isbrecht, Jaxon DeHaven, vliet Middle School. showed chickens and rabbits. She fair since she was 5 years old. This Castings of Animal Tracks. Brett is Max Goodrich, John McCarthy, Skylor (Annette Christie photo) will be a senior this fall at Water- year she also received Honorable a student at Grace Christian School Vanderlinden, Aaron Sill, coach Eric Clay- vliet High School. Mention for her Frosted Layer in Watervliet. (Contributed photo) KL ton, coach Ben Flowers, coach Jason Riley, (Annette Christie photo) Cake. (Annette Christie photo) • • head coach Jeremy Andrews, and coach | Cole Andrews. M (Lee Browndorf Photography photo) yf 2,647youth exhibits: 102,000 attendance
r te-O"• T HWi Berrien County Youth Fair You make us proud as you continue the spirit of competition between In our cqipmunities and schools. May you have a safeuind exciting game! Vii u z fights the weather all week J WSteer Edgewater By Annette Christie 14,500 exhibits. bought a new feathered friend in the I j S ^ V Fairgoers at the 2009 Berrien County The auctions held Thursday and Reserve Champion Tom Turkey for I k. f , Youth Fair struggled with the weath- Friday brought in $290,788, accord- $75. inn Bank ing to published figures, an amount Auction proceeds are provided to the EMILY KOENIGSHOF...of Colo- HANNAH WILDEMAN...(left), 20, er for the majority of the w eek long M that is down considerably from last exhibitors in the fall of the year. ilj-; ma is shown with "Leo, her horse, is shown with her Champion basket event and even faced a tornado warn- year's figure of $361,017. . Once again, as in the past couple of 4 Season Cutting and the many awards she received that also received the Grand ing on Wednesday night, August 19. Rain and below-normal temperatures Rabbits and poultry were auctioned years, the grandstand was sold out for this week at the Berrien County Champion for the Fiber Arts cate- ' • off on Thursday, followed by the lar- the Demolition Derby on Saturday Spa & Pool Corners Youth Fair. Among the awards were gory. With her is her sister, Nancy popped up throughout the week, ger animals on Friday. Reserve Grand Champion for Wildeman (right), 26, who made starting even on Monday, Aug. 17, as night. Other entertainment included S & S Agricultural Supply of Water- Overall Trail; Reserve Grand the same basket eight years ago and the amount of rain caused a delay in Circus 'Continental, Nat and Alex • v. vliet did its part to support the youth Hair Innovations Champion for Overall Horseman- took home the same awards. Han- some of the showing that was sup- Wolff for the younger generations, McDonald's posed to begin right at 9:00 a.m. of Berrien County by buying the and country artist Dierks Bentley. ship; and Champion Reining. She nah is a 2006 graduate of Water- The fair came to a close Saturday Grand Champion Market Steer & Day Spa also received a Champion award for vliet High School. She also received While Sunday brought the packing of Coli night with total attendance figures of shown by Kate Jasper. The steer, her Pottery in the 14-20 age catego- the Shutterbug Award for her up and closing up of the fairgrounds, over 102,000. weighing in at 1,340 pounds, was ry and Grand Champion Overall photo and Honorable Mention for the planning has already begun for Still, 2,647 youth, ages 5-20, from sold at $3.25 per pound. Coloma for Pottery. The 2008 graduate of her Scrapbook. Their parents are J. next year's Youth Fair dates: August Berrien County brought in over The NoHke Family Farm of Coloma 16-21,2010. Coloma High School is involved Gregory and Marge Wilde-man. Dairy Queen with the Tumbleweeds 4-H Club. Dad is the one who makes the oak While in High School, she was base, which can either be made or involved in the equestrian team and purchased. Nancy, though now Alteratii Dr. David Moss was a member of the 2007 team beyond her showing years, is still from Coloma that claimed the involved in the fair and volunteered Champion State Equestrian title. to help every day this week. Plus Chiropractic She also received the individual (Annette Christie photo) Champion at the state level for Western Horsemanship. She is the Tala Ruff Cuts daughter of Fred and Linda Koe- • nigshof. Emily credits her aunt, Real Estate Barbershop Carol Dent, for all the help with the horses. (Annette Christie photo Coidwell Banker Mattson's Town & Country House of Decor Vineyards Joy's Gourmet Joyrides
Farm Bureau • Shear Magic JESSICA WEAVER...is a member of the Countrysiders 4-H Club. Insurance Salon LLC The 15-year-old received Cham- pion English Lop and Champion and Reserve Champion French Baroda Tire Hometown ^ Lop at the 2009 Berrien County Youth Fair. She attends Watervliet Center 3 Florist High School. CHAMPION...Sarah Jim, 14, is a (Contributed photo) It pays to advertise in the Destinations Friendly member of the Countrysiders 4-H P||| Club. She is shown here with her Tri-City Record because just Mavern Champion Woodworking project, Please share your fair ^Unlimited ages 9-13. She also received Reserve trophy photos with the about everybody reads their — Champion for Overall Woodwork- readers of the Nancy's Paw Paw DIMaggio's ing. A freshman at Watervliet High hometown newspaper School this fall. Sarah has been Tri-City Record... Furniture Pizza & Burgers Computer Services doing woodworking for three years. email to (Contributed photo) 463-6397 [email protected]
V S Ill Tri-City Record August 27, 2009 •" M August 27, 2009 Tri-City Record II H Movie Guide Tri-City Area Sports News Armchair Quarterbacks pick this weekend's same winners! Calendar & Entertainment • "Kute Kids "... H • NOW SHOWING John Demis is the "rookie" on . - 4 v .IL • THIS "KUTE KID"...is Madeline Grace Jan- as*^ . t M Please check ke of Bainhridge Township, Michigan. Made- Armchair Quarterback team v • line was born on February 22, 2008, and is the n Celebration Cinema • daughter of Hethe and Lauren Janke. Her| Here we are again with the start of the football season upon us, before the H and LOMA grandparents are Carin Hillburg of Stevens- Labor Day hotdogs can be cooked, and with a weekend ftill of football. h ads on this page for ville, MI; and John and Donna Janke of Bain- All of our competitors are back this season, with the exception of defending % * bridge Township. champion Joe Jason who has moved on to greener pastures with a new job. ! ratings & showtlmes Share a photo of your "Kute Kids" with your Taking his place is John Demis from John's Glass and Easy Street Bar and Nancy Huffman Jim Edwards Chris Leach Tom Gear Mark Bolin John Demis TETER REUNION HELD...Anceslors of Orville and Vema Teter Sr. held a friends, neighbors, and relatives who read the Grill in Coloma. John's a sports guy so he shouldn't have any trouble getting Huffman's TV Nancy's Guy's Marine Tri-County Watervliet Public John's Glass family reunion on Saturday, July 25. at the home of Jr. Teter of Watervliet, with Halloween II... Tri-City Record. Make sure you write your kids' right into the sw ing of things. He brings some new blood as well, so let's see & Appliances 95 in attendance. how he does. This first week is kind of lean, with college football scheduled to Furniture Coloma, Computer Works Coloma, Laurie Strode (Taylor-Compton) names on the back of the picture and include any other information about get under way next week. Coloma, Coloma, Hartford, LMC, Watervliet, Watervliet, Bloomingdale, Attending were Nola Thomas and families, Shirley Certa and families, Jr. struggles to come to terms with her it you'd like to see in the paper, including mom and dad, grandma and Mark Bolin is back again and wants to do even better than his surprising sec- Bloomingdale, Hartford, River Mendon. Berrien Hartford, LMC, Hartford, LMC, River Valley, Teter and families, Joy Weber and families, and Jack Teter and families. brother Michael's deadly retum to grandpa, and so on. Send the photo to the Tri-City Record, P.O. Box 7, ond-place finish last season. Mark came on strong at the end of the season, LMC, Valley, Springs Mendon. Decatur Mendon, Berrien Mendon, Berrien Unable to attend were the Paul Teter family of Florida. Irene Mensinger fam- Haddonfield, Illinois; meanwhile, Watervliet, Ml 49098. Pick up the photo after it appears in the paper or after a slow start, and hopefully he will pick up right where he left off. Mendon, Decatur Gobies, Decatur Total Pts. 30 Total Pts. 32 Springs Springs ilies of South Carolina, and Jerri Hayden and families of Illinois. Michael prepares for another reunion include a stamped, self-addressed envelope and we 7/ mail it back to you. Jim Edwards finished in third place last season, right behind Nancy Huffman. Total Pts. 37 Total Pts. 24 Total Pts. 40 Total Pts. 60 Dale Teter died in 1989. His children, Patty and Vicki. and their families at- with his sister. tended. Where are your "Kute Kids"? Now the question with Joe gone is will it be Nancy and Jim fighting it out This week's picks... again or will new challengers rise to the occasion? Coming the farthest were Jennifer and Jordan Teter from Georgia. The oldest hopes... as they are expected to win up to 10 games and have been ranked in Coloma at Watervliet Chris Leach had a much better season in general and finished fourth. She may Bloomingdale at Hartford family member in attendance was Nola Thomas; with her great-great-grand- Taking Woodstock... AUG 28 THRU SEPT 3 the top 25 for the first time in years. As 1 said last year, 1 am sure that Tom have even higher goals this season, with another tenderfoot making his debut. daughter. Lillian, being the youngest. When Woodstock organizers have the www.MOQRF/mEaTRES.CQM hopes his fortunes rise as well as that of his Irish this season. There is only one LMC at River Valley Nancy Huffman sucked air last season as she took a nosedive at the end of the While the day was enjoyed by much delicious food provided by all of the fam- plug pulled on their event, Elliot Tiber way to go and that is up. Gobies at Mendon year and finished in fifth place. With Joe gone, look for her to make a big ily members, horseshoe, volleyball, bingo and other games were played. (Martin), a young man who is spend- Oh, well, no more waiting as the season is under w ay as of this Friday, August Decatur at Berrien Springs I.OMA 468-1.OMA COI.OMA comeback this season. Entertainment throughout the day w as provided by Jack Teter of Edwardsburg, ing the summer working on his par- 28, when the Comets travel to Waterv liet to take on the Panthers in their 100th- The tiebreaker for positions will FUNNY PEOPLE 4:05 6:50 R UGLY TRUTH 8:25 R Tom Gear struggled somewhat again last season but, like his Irish, he has high playing guitar and singing; and Dusty Teter with "karaoke." ents' farm, helps the event land a per- year of "the game." be the total points of the JULIE & JULIA 1:35 4.15 7:00 9:25 PG13 We love and thank each other so much. Above all. we thank God for this mit, and puts the organizers in touch Watervliet-Coloma game. eventful dav. with Max Yasgur (Levy), a dairy PERFECT GETAWAY 1:45 9:25 R He was an end on the football team bought into that. 1 still feel that way we moved, they cried like the dick- Watervliet District Library include: farmer w hose plot of land could serve SHORTS 1:55 4:25 6:40 PG and he will be at "the game" this today and so do many others. ens... telling me that they liked being Kietzer family Scarcdv Squirrel at Night by Melanie as a perfect spot for the concert. MICHIGAN 637-1662 SOU PH HAVEN My view Friday night for the centennial. Former Coloma coach and player Comets and that they didn't want to be West; Orange. Pear. Apple. Bear. The TENS IN THE ATTIC 2:00 4:30 7:00 PG It will be a one-of-a-kind event for Bob Irvin felt the same way about Co- Panthers; but they got over that and reunion held Odd and Monkev and Me by [ALLOWEEN 2 1:50 4:20 6:50 9:15 R sure, as alumni players from genera- loma. In fact, he had one up on the rest are now Panthers through and Eaton Park in St. Joseph, Michigan, Emily Gravett; and That Book The Time Traveler's M. JOE: RISE OF COBRA 1:40 4:10 6:40 9:05 PG13 from the tions will all be there and have that as he played and coached at Coloma. 1 through. was the scene of the Kietzer family Woman by Heather Henson. Wife... HE PROPOSAL special feeling again when they see always had a good relationship with So when you come to the game this reunion held Sunday, August 16. 9:25 PG13 Early Readers have several new A romantic drama about a Chicago each other. We all know that we were Coach Irvin for many years after week, think about all of the history, Twenty-three members enjoyed a de- "Fancy Nancy" books to choose librarian (Bana) with a gene that caus- Press Box a part of something special at one time meeting him while play ing football. the tradition, the rivalry itself and licious potluck dinner while they vis- from, including Fancy Nanc\ at the es him to involuntarily time travel DISTRICT 9 9:40 12:45 3:45 7:10 9:35 R because we played Watervliet or The rivalry between Watervliet and enjoy the moment. None of us will ited together. By Mike Leith, Sportswriter and the complications it creates in his G-FORCE 9:45 12:50 3:50 6:40 PG Coloma football. Coloma is a rivalry that is unmatched likely be around for the next centenni- A meeting was held, with the reading and Poison Ivv tixpert. That is what I have been trying to get marriage. INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS 9:30 12:35 3:35 6:35 9:30 R Well, all of the talk is just about over I've also heard accounts from other in southwestern Michigan, and we al. of last year's minutes. It was voted to New Young adult books include: The across all along... that it is and was Post Grad... TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE as we approach the big day for "the people like this, so I really do expect a should embrace it just as we have. Also, 1 might mention that 1 received begin holding the reunion every other Curse of Raven Lake by Chris Kreie; 9:55 1:00 4:00 7:20 9:40 PG13 game." lot of people to attend. special to play Watervliet football. Generations of people from the Wa- an e-mail from Dick O'Hara from year, making the next reunion on the Books 2-4 of the Pendragon series by When recent college graduate Ryden FINAL DESTINATION 10:15 1:20 4:20 7:00 8:45, R It is just amazing how much buzz this Karl says that the Tri-City Record Not just anyone made the team. It was tervliet and Coloma area have cross- Lantana, Texas; and he gave me some third Sunday in the year 2011. The D.J. MacHale - The Lost Citv ofFaar. Malby (Bledel) discovers she can't THE UGLY TRUTH 8:50 R has caused around the Watervliet- office has been like a Ticketmaster hard work, probably the hardest chal- married and have had trouble for years corrected facts about the 1943 game same committee was retained to or- The Ny'vcr War and The Reality Buy: land a good job because of the work- SHORTS 10:05 1:10 4:10 6:50 8:40 PG Coloma area. 1 got a call just the other outlet over the last few weeks, as he lenge that a lot of us have attempted in to come about which side of the field mentioned in Whitey Sprague's letter. ganize the next gathering. Red. White and True Blue Mallorv ing world's harsh climate, she moves night from fellow alumni Don Hutch- has been selling so many of them for our lives. they were going to sit on. Trust me on He pointed out two errors in Whitey's Three deceased members were re- and Mallorv vs. Max by Laurie back in with her oddball family in inson who now lives in Florida about the game. A former varsity line coach and U.S. this one, as I am one of those who recollection, which were that their membered: Thelma Kline. Arlene Friedman; and The Pact by Monica order to reconsider her options. Community Calendar getting his wife and him tickets, as It also appears that we have our old- history teacher at Watervliet, Monte married a Coloma girl and had those coach was George Hackett not Don Gerlach. and Wilma Wagner. McKayhan. Inglourious Basterds... they are coming up for the game. Don est alumni who played in the game in Overweg, said it best when he would problems. And you see it still going on (may have been my mistake) and that Two locations were discussed as al- Sponsored as a community service by An American-led killing squad says that brothers Tom and Dan 92-year-old Bainhridge resident Gor- tell us that someday you could be today. Johnny Kreiger never played quarter- ternate spots to hold the reunion in NEW GUESSING GAME Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill known as "The Basterds" terrorize the Hutchinson will be coming as well. don Rosenbaum. Gordon graduated down on your luck with nothing going I lived in Coloma for II years on back. He was a fullback. 2011. There is a new guessing game for Nazis in German-occupied France Send Community Calendar listings to: Tri-City Record, from Watervliet in 1935 and played for you but you could still say that you Becht Road and my kids went to Dick played on the 1943 team in the Invitations and directions will be kids at the front desk of the library. during World War II. Box 7, Watervliet, Ml 49098; Fax to (269) 463-8329; both football and basketball for the played Watervliet football and you Washington School for a year or so snow as pointed out. He says the sun mailed closer to the reunion time. The tw o closest guesses of how many Julie & Julia... or E-mail to [email protected] Panthers... or the Maroons, if you will. were once a champion. And we really before we moved to Watervliet. When came out and made the play ing sur- Recognized as the oldest person pre- school supply items are in the jar w ill Listings must be renewed weekly; the listings deadline f Wmm\ face a sea of mud, and he lists their Frustrated secretary Julie Powell sent was 87-year-old Norma Turner share the prize of school supplies! lineup for the Coloma loss. (Adams) tries to shake up her life by for next week's newspaper is 12:00 noon on Monday. of Coloma. Pit Stop There was center Doug Dunham, The youngest child present was Eli- chronicling her attempt to cook all Thursday, August 27, 7:00 p.m., "CONCERT IN THE PARK" at By Mike Leith guards Irv King and Van Draysek, zabeth Holley. 8-y ear-old daughter of 524 recipes in Julia Child's "Master- Family Friendly^.) Hartford's Ely Park, downtown. The concerts will be held in His Place tackles Pug Wigent and John Wood- April Smith of Stevensville. ing the Art of French Cooking" in a Community Learning Center. 24 West Main Street, in case of inclement ruff, ends Gordon Walker (my uncle) Coming the farthest were Bruce and Pay-to-Play ' year's time. Kyle Busch weather. Bring your lawn chair, blanket & picnic basket. and Bill Thar, quarterback Mel Thar, Barb Turner of Lecanto. Florida, Aliens in the Attic... Games Thursday, August 27, 6:00 p.m., "50TH REUNION FOR WHS fullback Johnny Kreiger, along with it was everyone's hope that more takes Bristol In Maine, a group of teenagers must halfbacks Whitey Sprague and Dick pWtyle will come iri 2011. Movie Rentals: CLASS OF 1959," at the Paw Paw Lake Board of Trade. Watervliet. Call Well, at least Kyle Busch doesn't protect their vacation home from the O'Hara. The quarterback for 1941 and Mike White at (269) 463-4849 if you have any questions. have anything to bellyache about this DVD & VHS Players aliens who have taken over the top 1942 was Herb Hackett, nephew of Friday & Saturday, August 28 & 29, "25TH REUNION OF CHS week as he won the Sharpie 500 at Watervliet District floor of the dwelling. Coach Hackett. Movie Library CLASS OF 1984." Call Debbie at (269) 325-5934; or Dawn at (269) 313- Bristol last weekend. 2724; or visit coloma25reunionra vahoo.com. Dick adds that he hopes Whitey does- Library news 139 N. Main St. Watervliet G-Force 3D... Although he grabbed wins in the Saturday, August 29, 8:00 a.m., "GOLF OUTING," part of the 100th n't take offense at this, as he was a NEW BOOKS 463-4024 A specially trained squad of guinea lower-tier NASCAR series, Busch had Mon-Thur 1-10 Fri& Sat 1-11 Sunt-8 Watervliet Panthers and Coloma Comets football game celebration, at Paw good friend and a heck of a basketball New children books available now at Custom Made Jewelry pigs is dispatched to stop a diabolical come up empty in 13 consecutive Paw Lake Golf Course, Watervliet. Call Bruce Bowen at (269) 921-4023 play er too. He also points out that they billionaire from taking over the world. races in the premiere Sprint Cup had a total of 14 players on the '43 or go to [email protected] for more information. Series. The Uglv Truth... Saturday, August 29, 9:00-10:00 a.m., "PUBLIC MEETING FOR team. Bruce Wiggins, Dick Zuehl, and He had to fight off repeated chal- A macho moming TV show corre- INFORMATION ON STATUS OF PAW PAW LAKE IMPROVE- Al Mainwaring were our subs. Focus on lenges by Mark Martin, but Martin spondent (Butler) makes a bet with his MENT PROJECT," Coloma Charter Township Hall. In 1943, a war year, they had to drive raced him clean and didn't spin him love-challenged producer (Heigl): If Saturday, August 29, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., "OUTBOARD MOTOR themselves to the away games as the out to get past him for the win. Fitness his tips on how to land and keep a guy SWAP MEET" at the Maritime Museum grounds in South Haven. Free to school could not run buses because Busch, the top seed in last year's By Ann DeHaven don't work, he'll quit the business. the public. Go to ww wMichiganMaritime Museum.org for details. fuel was rationed. Chase, entered Saturday night's race Saturday, August 29, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., "CRUISE-IN AND CLAS- In 1943, they played seven games, 15th in the standings and in need of a What is fitness? SIC CAR SHOW" at Watervliet High School, hosted by the WHS golf w inning three and losing four. Coloma flawless run and a top finish to save i Physical Fitness is defined as a set of attributes that you have or achieve team and Watervliet Police Dept. Open to all Antique, Classic, Modified was really hurt coming into the game his season. that relates to the ability to perform physical activity . There are five com- ;; 934 SHOW OH I-9A al Pipeilnne celebralionrmcnn i:omo r Special Interest cars, trucks & motorcycles. $5 registration fee. and won by Panther miscues, as And he did just that, working his way ponents to fitness that relate to health (body composition, cardiovascular I P.)''j * Disr.otinl Tirkct nc-.tm tioti'. Apply Saturday, August 29, 1:00 p.m., "TRENT McKINNEY BENEFIT Whitey mentioned. to the front; then holding off the veter- fitness, flexibility, muscular endurance, strength), and six components qi D MOVIES PRESENTED WITH GOLF OUTING" at Pipestone Creek Golf Course. $50 per person for 4- It's good to hear from these people an Martin in a series of restarts over related to skill (agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, CINLMA OLP DIGITAL CINEMA man scramble & dinner. Also 50/50 drawing, raffle & silent auction. For THIS IS A SHOT OF MIKE LEITH...scoring Watervliet's second touchdown of the night, as Ted Attila finish- and their memories of "the game" and has nc.imxiM's TECHNOLOGY the final 50 laps. speed). 1 am going-to break down each component over the next several " more information, call Nicole at (269) 308-1176 or Travis at (269) 308- es throwing a block to get him there. Check out the many Coloma players as well, including a Kniebes playing I appreciate everyone taking the time It was Busch's fourth win of the sea- weeks. 1177. Proceeds will go toward Trent's medical expenses. for Coloma. Watervliet won, 14-12, after coming into the game at McDaniels Field as big underdogs; while the to do so. If they had not shared their Valid: Fri. 8/28 to son, which ties him with Martin in Flexibility Saturday, August 29, noon-3:00 p.m., "50TH BIRTHDAY PARTY Comets had won the Blossomland Conference title and were rated in the state in 1970. (Contributed photo) experiences and memories with us, Thurs. 9/3 wins; but the real important result was they would have eventually disap- Flexibility is defined as the range of motion around a joint. Good tlexi-1 "Final Destination 3D (R) FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE WHS CLASS OF 1977" at Rookies that it put him back in the hurt for the Sports Bar & Grill, Red Arrow Hwy., Watervliet. No charge to attend; food peared w ith them. Now we have them bility in the joints can prevent injury, so include a good stretching pro-1 12:40,2:55, 5:10,7:25,9:40 Chase with two races to go. He moved & drink orders will be from the menu. Call Greg Krell at (269) 876-8260 for all eternity, with more to come gram to lengthen muscle tissue. Try this: stand up and gently reach for "Halloween 2 (R) up two spots, from 15th to 13th, and your toes. Can you touch the floor? If not, you could benefit from daily or go to thekrell59(g vahoo.com for more information. mobile long after I am gone. 1:30,4:15, 7:00,9:45 now trails 12th-place Matt Kenseth by stretches. Saturday, August 29, "WATERV LIET HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF Car Show on Saturday "Taking Woodstock (R) just 34 points. At the gym. we encourage full-body stretches after exercise because you 1964 GET-TOGETHER." For more information, please contact Chris Martin, the pole-sitter, finished sec- at WHS 1:00,3:45,6:30,9:15 Fotre at (312) 315-5599 or csinger(d uchicago.edu or Dan Muth at dmuth are using all of your major muscle groups in the circuit. If you do just I ond in the 1,000th start of his career. The Watervliet golf team will be the elliptical, bikes or treadmill, you should stretch the legs at the very "Ponyo fSsvmpatico.ca. € Utel sponsoring a Car Show in the Water- Just like Busch, he improved his wireless Saturday, August 29, 3:00-5:00 p.m., "ICE CREAM SOCIAL OPEN * least. Stretching can reduce soreness after a workout, help improve pos-1 12:15, 3:00, 5:45, 8:30 Chase chances and moved up two vliet High School parking lot on HOUSE" at Riverside United Methodist Church, 4401 Fikes Road, River- authorirad agent ture and help decrease low back pain, too. My husband recommends | "Shorts (PG) spots to 10th. Saturday, August 29, from 9:00 a.m. ham string stretches and hip flexor stretches for most of his patients, side, MI. Music and fun; everyone is welcome. 12:25,2:40,4:55, 7:10,9:25 Marcos Ambrose was third, while NETWORK to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 30, noon-l:00 p.m., "SALEM LUTHERAN Where the Highways Meet.. In Watervliet because if you can keep these muscles stretched out, you w ill have less ] Greg Biffle and Denny Hamlin round- They will have door prizes from Paw The Time Traveler's Wife CHURCH BARBECUE CHICKEN DINNER FUNDRAISER" at the Better TV for all. tension on the muscles of the lower back. ed out the top five. 104 N Main Street Paw Lake Golf Course, Lake Mich- (PG13) church, 275 Marvin Street in Coloma. The public is welcome. Call 468- When stretching, you want to hold long, slow sustained movements for Ryan Newman was sixth and was fol- igan Hills, Berrien Hills, Orchard Hill, 6567 for tickets; adults are $8; children 6-10 are $5; 5 & under are free. at least 15 seconds with no bouncing or jerking. If you stretch at the 12:50,3:35,6:20,9:05 lowed by Kurt Busch, Jimmie John- Advance Auto Parts, Ridge & Kramer, Sunday, August 30, 4:00-7:00 p.m., "SUMMER'S LAST HOORAY!" same time every day (for instance after your workouts, when you get up "District 9 (R) son, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Kenseth. Computer Problems ? Ray's Tools, All Around Racing, Lane at Hartford United Methodist Church, 425 E. Main Street. Crafts, games, in the moming or when you go to bed at night) it will help to get you in 1:00,4:20, 7:15,9:50 It was a mixed night for the Chase Automotive, and Paw Paw Motor- food & lots of fun! Everyone is invited! a routine so you don't forget, plus it can be very relaxing! If you're not "Inglorious Basterds (R) contenders. Points leader Tony Ste- Let us fix them and never leave the house (or office)! sports. Kohl's is also providing help Sunday, August 30,6:30 p.m., "SUNDAY NIGHT PARTY BOWLING sure how you should stretch or what you should stretch, stop by the gym wart had an early radio problem, an and financial support for the Car 11:30,2:45,6:15, 7:30,9:30 LEAGUE MEETING," looking for new teams for this league. Come to and pick up a flyer with common stretches on it. issue with his power, and a generally Show. "The Goods: Live Hard, Sell the meeting or call Norine at (269) 352-^110. Now offering "Remote Desktop Support" Some of the health benefits of stretching are increased blood flow to the miserable night as he finished 33rd. With all of the hype about "the Hard (R) Monday, August 31, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., "OPEN HOUSE AT WA- joint, increased circulation, increased elasticity of the surrounding tis- Kasey Kahne was 28th and Carl game," it is easy to forget there are TERVLIET MIDDLE SCHOOL" for all sixth-graders and new students No need to disconnect your system and bring it to our office. Just sues, increased levels of synovial fluids to lubricate the joints, and 2:15,8:50 Edwards was 16th. other fall sports that are getting under to WMS. Tours of the building and questions will be answered. Teachers increased neuromuscular coordination. It boils down to - stretching can "500 Days of Summer (PG13) Four-time series champion Jeff Gor- sit down, click your mouse a few times and let us go to work re- way; so this week we will look at the will not be available that day. help you feel better inside and out! 12:55,3:15, 5:30,7:45,10:00 don struggled and finished 23rd. while volleyball teams for the Tri-City Area. solving your problem. Julie and Julia (PG13) Johnson put himself in position to Coloma volleyball Taking care of your disposal needs cross Bristol off the list of six active We achieve because we believe! 1:05,3:50,6:35,9:20 New Coloma coach Matt Ford hopes tracks where he has yet to win. No need to bring your system in and then try to figure out where Gl JOE:Rise of the Cobra to keep the Lady Comets' success This column is wnttcn for informational purposes only Always seek the advice Instead, a loose wheel on a late tire going this season as he takes over for of your healthcare provider before beginning a new diet or exercise program (PG13) Orchard Hill all those wires go when you get it back home. No down-time, change sent him back into the pits and former coach Vince Strefling. 1:20,4:05,6:50,9:35 he dropped from race-winning con- your system is always available to Coach Ford recognizes that he retums "G-Force (PG) 3D tention. a lot of talent that is strong on team Sanitary Landfill you. You get to watch what we do. Introductory Price ooftourg Express (Premium 3D Prices Apply) Now it really gets hot for the drivers chemistry. on the bubble as they travel to Atlanta 12:45, 3:00, 5:15 3290 Hennessey Rd., Watervliet Leading the returning seniors this The Better Idea in Women's G/ms! Motor Speedway for the Pep Boys 579 99 season is middle hitter Lindsey Harry Potter & The Half Blood Auto 500. However, that race will not 7139 Red Arrow Hwy., Coloma, MI 49038 463-5588 , Require* hnudh»nd mxtm Hauch. Hauch is a three-year letter- Prince (PG) Call us today 269-463-4963 SW 99 u fw the lira JO minulcs my lime will be take place until next weekend as they charged ai a tMcol SI 99 per minule winner who had 506 kills last season 463-3364 contoursexpress.com/colomanii 11:35,2:50, 6:20,9:35 Open Monday - Friday 7a. nt, - 4:30p.m., Saturday 7a.m. - 12 Noon have this week off. CONTINL'ED ON PAGE 15
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August 27, 2009 Tri-City Record 13 Public Notices & Want Ads HAGAR TOWNSHIP Tri-City Area Outdoor News Meeting BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN kits, fire rings, and cast-iron cook- August 29 Hunting & WANT ADS ware. Fishing poles and tackle. For sal*, for ront, holp wanted, Scouting memorabilia, old uniforms, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Paw Paw Lake on Paw Paw Lake lost & found, work wantod, badges, and books. Utility trailer, poraonal announcamonts, Fishing Reports canoe, paddles, life jackets. To project status thank-you notoa, ate. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of Hagar Township, Berrien County, arrange for pickup or drop-off, call A public meeting will be held Satur- By Bill Scott $12,00 oar ad of 25 wordm. Michigan, intends to proceed to make certain public improvements consisting of the improvement and mainte- 621-6259 or e-mail to: pack 195(a va Almanac day, August 29, 9:00-10:00 a.m., at w illiam.scott4365 a sbcglobal.net nance ol certain property commonly known as the Curtis School Building (the "Improvements"). The Township Add lOd a word ovor 28 worda. hoo.com. Board has tentatively determined that the cost oi said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the By Delavan Sipes Coloma Charter Township Hall, to Ropaat aama ad for $2 laaa. (8-27-09-TCR) discuss information on the status of Lake Michigan...Fishermen have any official license retailer. Have your Add $2 to bordor want ad. following described and identified lots and parcels of land, which together comprise proposed Curtis School been catching a few Kings off the perspective hunt dates and locations to Add $2 for taar shaat. Community Building Special Assessment District # 09-01: the Paw Paw Lake improvement proj- Lots of rain (badly needed) followed Storm drains, which seemed ever so YARD SALE ect. piers. The fish are staging for their apply. by a cold front (not desired) supplant- Ad muat ba paid In advanca SATURDAY...August 29, 9 a.m.-2 practical 50 years ago, have proven spawning run. But you have to go online to see if AD PLACEMENT DEADLINE Pamaiwnt Paiod Pamanent Parori NumV*?! Permancrt Paial Number Pamanent Paiosl Number ed by warming weather... aren't the p.m. AB lounger. Gazelle, kids toys, detrimental to water quality of the St. Joseph and Paw Paw rivers... you've won the drawing because the IS NOON ON TUESDAY! Itobfii vagaries of Michigan weather an enig- and clothes for kids sizes 10 girls & lake. Because many roads were being Bowling league The King Salmon are beginning their DNR stopped sending out the cards to ma to behold? Where else can you get Til-City Racord size 10 boys. Miscellaneous house- n-io-ooi5-oooi-oa-3 11-10-0025-0016-00-9 11-10-0026-0007-03-2 11-10-0026-0011-01-3 paved at the time, it became clear that spawning run and some are being the winners. This is an effort to save 11-10-7450-0007-00-4 11-10-0025-0017-00-5 such rapid changes from the so-called 138 N. Main St., Box 7 hold items & tools. 7062 N. Maple 1 1-10-7450-0001-00-6 11-10-0026-0011-02-1 storm waters no longer just soaked meeting August 30 caught near the dam at Berrien postage. Watarvllat, Ml 49098 11-10-0025-0005-07-4 11-10-0025-0018-02-8 1 1-10-0035-0003-06-1 11-10-0026-0012-04-4 "norm"? Did you know that during Dr., Coloma, on island back behind into the ground; but, instead, ran along Springs. Just go to the DNR Website and click (2S9) 463-6397 11-10-003 5-0004-01-6 11-10-003 6-0014-04-4 11-10-0025-0011-03-1 11-10-0026-0013-00-8 WWII, the United States Army held the pavement and at some point erod- E-mail racordQI2k.com Coloma Township Police Station. 11-10-0035-0004-0 J-2 11-10-0025-0012-00-3 1 1-10-0025-0011-07-4 11-10-0026-0013-05-9 at Coloma Lanes Area lakes...Perch and Crappie are on the "Hunting" link on the left side. 11-10-0024-0005-08-4 its meteorologist training school in the Crodlt Card Paymant Accaptad (8-27-09-TCR) 11-10-0025-0013-00-0 1 1-10-7450-0005-00-1 11-10-0035-0019-00-5 ed the land. Attention, Sunday Night Party Bowl- being caught still fishing with bobbers click on the "Application results" link, 11-10-0025-0003-00-4 11-10-0036-0015-00-8 11-10-0025-0019-04-1 11-10-0036-0012-00-9 Grand Rapids area because it had The logical answer was to build storm FOR SALE 11-10-0036-0013-03-0 ing League! There w ill be a meeting in 12 to 14 feet of water in Van Auken and input the required information 11-10-0036-0013-02-1 1 1-10-0 024-0011-01-7 11-10-0025-0009-02-9 more changes of weather than any drains, but where do they go? They POWER LIFT CHAIR...small size, NOTICE OF 11-10-0035-0001-01-7 11-10-002 5-00 05-05-8 11-10-0036-0011-01-1 11-10-0035-0020-00-3 Sunday, August 30, at 6:30 p.m., at Lake. The Bass are hitting just before from your application receipt. other location in the United States? Of start at the road, go underground, and "almond brown." Excellent condi- FORECLOSURE SALE 11-10-0035-0001-05-0 11-10-0023-0016-02-9 1 1-10-0035-0004-02-4 11-10-0035-0003-08-7 Coloma Lanes. We are looking for and after dusk and at sunrise. If you run into trouble, you can call 11-10-0024-0012-00-5 11-10-7450-0011-00-1 1 1-10-0035-0021-00-1 11-10-7450-0003-00-9 course, if you are trying to leam make a direct line to the lake because tion, $800 new; will take $500 OBO. new teams for this league. the DNR for help at (517) 373-1263. Default has been made in the condi- 11-10-0024-0013-00-1 11-10-003 5-00 05-02-1 1 1-10-0025-0006-00-3 11-10-0025-0019-03-2 weather pattems, what could be more that is where the excess water would If you are interested, please come to Hunting permit information...The Coloma Rod and Gun Club...Fire- Call Karl at (269) 876-1327. 11-10-0024-0013-01-0 11-10-0024-0005-04-1 1 1-10-0025-0006-01-1 11-10-0035-0003-07-9 tions of a certain Revolving Line of go anyway. Such were the good inten- 11-10-0024-0013-02-8 11-10-0036-0017-00-1 11-10-0025-0007-00-0 11-10-0036-0013-04-8 desirable than a multitude of changes. the meeting or call Norine at (269) DNR is taking applications for Re- arm Safety and Bow Hunting Certifi- Credit Note to Global Fund Technol- 11-10-0024-0014-02-4 11-10-0035-0003-02-8 tions of men. But those good inten- FOR SALE 11-10-0035-0005-01-2 11-10-0026-0009-01-9 Project under way 352-9110. served Waterfowl Hunt permits. You cation classes are being offered at the ogies, LLC, a Delaware limited lia- 11-10-0025-0008-0 M 11-10-0035-00 01-04-1 11-10-0025-0004-00-1 11-10-0025-0005-04-0 tions have run into bad times. can apply online at the DNR's Web- Coloma Rod & Gun Club, 6145 SCREENED...topsoil, crushed con- 11-10-0035-0003-01-0 11-10-0036-0013-07-2 11-10-0025-0004-01-9 With the help of the Southwest Mich- bility company, dated June 30, 2008, 11-10-0036-0014-03-6 Now we know that many impurities 11-10-0036-0012-02-5 11-10-0024-00 05-06-8 igan Planning Commission and Paw site at www.michigan.gov dnr or at Angling Road, Coloma. The classes crete, sand, stone, etc. Call 925-1624. (hereinafter "Loan 2") and a Promis- 11-10-0025-0004-02-7 11-10-0024-0011-02-5 11-10-0025-0001-01-0 travel via the storm drains directly (8-27. 09-03. 09-10. 09-17. 09-25-09-TCR) 11-10-0023-0016-01-1 11-10-0025-0015-00-2 11-10-0036-0013-00-5 Paw Lake Foundation, Frank Jurenka will be held Monday through Satur- sory Note dated June 30, 2008, as 11-10-0025-0001-02-8 11-10-0025-0014-00-6 U-10-0025-0010-01-9 11-10-0023-0024-00-5 into Paw Paw Lake; road salt, oil, dirt, is directing a project that will deter- Tire recycling event Sept. 10 and 11 day, September 14-19. amended and modified dated Dec- 11-10-7450-0008-00-1 11-10-0036-0019-00-3 11-10-0026-0008-00-4 11-10-0035-0003-04^1 FOR RENT lawn fertilizers, pesticides, etc., all 11-10-0036-0013-08-1 11-10-0025-0011-06-6 11-10-0026-0010-00-9 11-10-7450-0006-00-8 mine the number and type of sea w alls The Berrien County Fall Tire Recycling Collection is Thursday , September 10, Signup date is Saturday, Sept. 5. at ember I, 2008, given by Michael E. end up in the lake, having a definite SENIOR APARTMENTS... 1 BR, 11-10-0036-0014-01-0 11-10-0025-0011-08-2 11-10-7450-0004-00-5 11-10-0026-0013-04-1 on Paw Paw Lake shores. Along with 10:00 a.m. SHARP; with classes on Griffin and David Young (hereinafter 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and Friday, September 11, 7:30 a.m.-l 1:30 a.m. 11-10-0025-0009-01-1 11-10-0025-0019-05-9 11-10-0026-0008-01-2 debilitating affect on the water quality. fully furnished if desired, laundry on 11-10-0025-0019-02-4 that endeavor, there is an effort to Berrien County residents can bring tires to be recy cled to the Three Oaks Road Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, (off "Loan 3") (hereinafter collectively 11-10-0025-0005-08-2 11-10-0026-00 06-00-1 11-10-7450-0010-02-1 11-10-0026-0012-03-6 Don't be alarmed if you see some har- site, all inclusive, additional serv ices identify the location of all storm Commission site, 625 East Ash/Route 12, just east of downtown Three Oaks, Thursday) and Friday from 6:30 to referred to as the "Notes"), which are ried soul peering at your lakefront available. (269)921-3024. Below is a map of the proposed Curtis School Community Building Special Assessment District # 09-01. The drains that empty into the lake. Both during these times. This collection is for Berrien County residents only; no 9:00 p.m. secured by a Mortgage and Security property and writing something on a (8-13. 8-20. 8-27-09-TCR) parcels proposed to be located within the district are depicted in white and gray. sea walls and storm drains can be businesses are allowed. The collection is organized by the Berrien County Friday will be with Mike McGee of Agreement (hereinafter "Mortgage") sheet of paper between now and Sep- detrimental to the lake. Community Development Department. the DNR, followed by testing in the and made by Michael E. Griffin and tember 15. It's only one of Jurenka's FOR SALE Vertical, bare sea walls prevent ero- The fee of $1/passenger tire, $2 for passenger tires on the rim, $5 for semi- afternoon. Debra Lee Griffin, husband and wife, volunteers hard at work on an impor- 2003 DODGE DAKOTA...pickup sion of shorelines, which is good; but Saturday, the 12th, will be on the (hereinafter "Mortgagor"), whose ad- truck tires, and $10 for oversize and loader tires offsets the cost of the collec- truck. 1 owner. 123,000 miles. Good such sea walls also destroy the shore- tant project. range from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon dress is 403 S. LaGrange Road, tion, transportation and recycling of the tires. The remainder of the cost is paid condition. $4,500. Call 468-7363. line habitat of macroinvertebrates, Delavan 112 2(a comcast net with instructional people to as-sist and LaGrange, IL 60525, to The Private for using the County Landfill Use Fund. (08-20. 08-27-09-TCRl which are critical to the food chain of Next Week: More about stuff... personalize your shooting skills. Bank and Trust Company (hereinafter Even when getting tires changed at a tire dealer, customers are usually charged fish and fowl. They also reflect wave w ith a disposal or recycling fee. Tires collected at the County-sponsored event If interested, please contact Larry FOR RENT "Mortgagee") whose address is 120 Common Occurrence? My wife sat energy back toward the center of the down next to me as 1 Hipped channels. will be recycled by Deerpath Recyclers of Dowagiac, Michigan. Lute at 468-3416 or 208-1166 by Sat- IN HARTFORD...2-Bedroom Apart- S. LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60603, which lake, where such waves combine with "The County Tire Recycling Collection provides residents with a low-cost, urday, September 5. Donations only, ment, yard, new carpeting & floors, Mortgage is dated June 30, 2008, and "What's on TV?" she said. I respond- others and with that increased energy easy way to properly recy cle scrap tires, keeping tires out of our natural areas to cover the cost of ammunition and tub-shower, total electric, some furni- recorded on June 8, 2009, in the Ber- ed. "Dust."; ... and then the fight i-i attack natural shorelines and cause started. and returning the material back into use," says Jill Adams, Berrien County En- study materials. ture. Dogs welcome. $465 per month. rien County Register of Deeds, Stale more erosion. vironmental Specialist. Watervliet Rod & Gun Club...On Plus security deposit. Call (269) 944- of Michigan, at Liber 2887, Page Natural shorelines are the better solu- Whole scrap tires are prohibited from disposal in Michigan landfills. If the Monday, August 31, the Watervliet 5393. 1607. tion, but for existing sea walls the tires are cut properly, they are able to be disposed of in landfills; but then the Rod & Gun Club will be hosting a (8-20. 08-27-()9-TCR) As of August 13, 2009. the amount 1 problem can be diminished by front- materials are no longer available to make new products. trap shoot that w ill be open to the pub- due under Loan 2 secured by the ing the sea wall with riprap (large If tires are stockpiled or illegally dumped, they can become breeding grounds lic. This is an excellent time to come FOR SALE Mortgage given by Mortgagor in DAVE WILLIAMS stones that rise above the water line for mosquitoes and rodents. Stockpiles are also a concern because scrap tire and check out the facilities and possi- ALUS CHALMERS...811 GT 3- favor of Mortgagee is the sum of Two and break up the energy pattem of the fires are difficult to extinguish. bly join this fine organization. Speed Lawn tractor with rototiller, Million Ten Thousand Two Hundred BUILDING shorebound waves). They also restore Scrap tires can be recycled and reused in many ways. They can be used as fuel; On Wednesday, September 2, there is $525. Deluxe Baker's Rack, $55. Two and 52/100 ($2,010,202.52) an area where macroinvertebrates may SALES used in engineering projects; converted into ground rubber for recreational a new member orientation scheduled Spinet Piano & Bench, $750. Call DOLLARS, including interest on the live and thus provide the essential FARM COMMERCIAL areas or rubberized asphalt; made into a rubber mulch for gardens; retread and for 6:30 p.m., with a membership 468-3823 or 519-3944. Or Best Offer. Note at the current default rate of five food to the aquatic food chain. sold for reuse; and recycled into cut, stamped or punched products. meeting to follow at 7:00. (08-20. 08-27-09.TCR) percent (5%) per annum above the 429-7611 Stevensville Prime Rate. This sum w ill increase as WANTED additional interest, costs, expenses, 1940s & 1950s...Men's Schwin Bi- and attorneys fees accrue under the cycle in fair to good condition. Phone Loan Documents and which are per- mk (269)621-4093^ mitted under Michigan law after the Please call on us for quality products and professional services (08-20, 08-27-09-TCR) date set forth below.
As of August 13, 2009, the amount — ^ FOR RENT ACCOUNTING & TAXES AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS COMPUTER SERVICES due under Loan 3 and secured by the 2-BEDROOM...Mobile Home for Mortgage given by Mortgagor in rent. $450 a month, plus deposit. favor of Mortgagee is the sum of One Joseph D Immoos Gainfully employed. Taking applica- DRAKE BUSINESS SYSTEMS Tri-Counly Computer Services Million Six Hundred Twenty three Owner I Technician tions. Hartford Township. Phone 621 - Monthly Accounting & Bookkeeping Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-six 0000. 104 N. Main St. Prompt and 76/100 ($1,623,836.76) DOL- TAX SERVICES Garage 5572 Paw Paw Lake Rd (8-20, 8-27, 9-3, 9-10-09-TCR) Coloma, Ml 49038 Watervliet LARS, including interest on the Note i Kenneth L. Sutton 468-8005 iues.Luhinu&LcniLust mi P rofessional GARAGE SALE at the current default rate of six per- Computer Problems? TWO-FAMILY...Thursday- cent (6%) per annum above the Prime Knowledgeable 416 N. Main Street Automotive Service and Repair Call us! 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Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; and hereby given that the Mortgage will Note: Pa o0l lirn ocatona are os'walizad formerly Belfy Drug Store WtTKROW COMMERCIAL • Family owned and operated 39 years INDUSTRIAL Sat., 9 a.m.-l p.m. Kenmore washer be foreclosed by sale of the mort- TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of Hagar Township will hold a public hearing on August Prescriptions Vitamins 4S& ' ME YOU STUCK IN THE MUD? Excavating & DEMOLITION and dryer, furniture, tools, kitchen gaged premises at public sale to the 31, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., at the Township Hall located at 3900 Riverside Road. Riverside, Michigan, and consider e CONTRACTOR utensils, shelving units, craft items, highest bidder at the Second Floor, any objections to the Improvements, the proposed special assessment district and all other matters relating to Over-the-counter medicines Specializing in crushed concrete ^ r" " Constpyction 1 Q rod Ing, BaMmsrrt*, Land ClMrtng Mini Equipment tor toys, and clothes. 6288 Paw Paw Jury Assembly Room. Berrien Coun- said Improvements Hallmark Greeting Cards Call now, we can fix your problem ^ Sewer. Water & Saptlo Systems SmaJlSpaoaa Lake Road, Coloma. ty Courthouse, St. Joseph, Michigan • Complete Site Developmertf Excavator*, Backhca. • Snow Removal Dozar, Boboata, (8-27-09-TCR) TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the Improvements are filed by the record Yankee Candles Unique Gifts 49085, that being the place of the were • Sand. Gravel, Slag. 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Main St. Free Estimates - Satisfaction Guaranteed Berrien County, State of Michigan, Township Board at or prior to said public hearing, the Improvements shall not be made unless the Township 260-025-0806 or 260-208-0721 WISH LIST Watervliet 4 63-5164 on Thursday, September 17, 2009, at Clerk receives petitions requesting such Improvements signed by record owners of land constituting more than 7174 Red Arrow Hwy., ketween Coloma & Watervliet FREE ESTIMATES, LICENSED & INSURED NEEDED...Camping Equipment, 11:00 A.M. 50% of the total land area in the special assessment district as finally thereafter established by the Township tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, mess coy TIN VED ON PAGE 14 Board INTERNET PROVIDER MARINA MOTORCYCLE CITY MANAGER / PART TIME TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a description and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. 30 HOURS / WEEK Tired of getting kicked off? 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Ml 49098 REOLIRED AREAS OF F.XPF.RIF.NCK mit a letter of appearance and objection to the Township prior to the public hearing in order to protect his/her Toll free 1-866-621-4884 (269) 201-7064 right to appeal the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal In order to appeal a special assessment the Working know ledge of public works record owner of land must file a written appeal with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after written Police department operational systems confirmation ot the special assessment roll RESALE SHOP TRASH COLLECTION WATER PUMPS Financial accounting systems This notice was authorized by the Township Board of Hagar Township Budget management FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 1 year Anniversary §alc Municipal hilling procedures ed & Operate Eugene Jan is, Supervisor Large selection 09 RICHCREEK WATER PUMP Grant writing Hagar Township You've tried 3900 Riverside Road Clothes... 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\ 14 Tri-City Record August 27, 2009 Ponenail Wright, Benton Harbor, Ml; request (attached) from the Hartford to (1) change from 12 ft. to 14 ft. the ma, both of Watervliet. LETTERS Unit 52 Recreation Council and to place on maximum wall height of accessory Larry Daniel Thomas, Niles; and August 27, 2009 Tri-City Record 15 Marquita Taylor, Benton Harbor, Ml; the November 2009 ballot. Ayes: buildings in the R-1A, R-IB, R-2A, Kara Lynn Draeger, Osceola, Indiana. PRESS BOX retums as a defensive specialist, while will host the Lakeland Conference team this season in middle and out- Lake Michigan Hills CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 setter Kayti Veverka and middle hitter Unit 365 Dowd, Wilmoth, Sefcik, McLellan. R-2B, R-3, C-l, M-l, M-2 and WA Edwin Lee Payne and Dawn Lynn tournament. side hitters Lauren Richardson and my girls and who allowed a dad to Heather Leonard were both JV co- to hold fundraiser Stephanie Smith, Benton Harbor, Ml; Nays: 0. Motion carried. zoning districts and (2) change from Lowery, both of Stevensville. * CONTINUED FROM PAGE II Hartford volleyball Nicole Winter, along with defensive assist even though he didn't know a captains last season. Kaitlyn Sink is a This Sunday, August 30, Lake Michi- Unit 4 Moved by McLellan, supported by 22 ft. to 25 ft. the total maximum Eric Michael Balsis and Jessica as a junior, made second team all- Second-year Hartford volleyball specialist Kayli Dabicci. Both Dabicci lot at the time. middle hitter who also played JV ball gan Hills Golf Course will hold a Debra Nash, Benton Harbor, Ml; Unit Dowd, to approve the July 9 & July height of accessory buildings in the Christine Kesterke, both of Benton state, and has verbally committed to coach Lindsay Blackmer has four sen- and Miranda Abel are fighting it out 1 want to thank the guys for letting me 251 last season, as did defensive specialist for a defensive specialist spot on the >outh chan,>' fundraiser benefiting 29, 2009, minutes. Motion carried. aforementioned zoning districts. Harbor. Valparaiso University for next season. ior letterw inners returning this season. Kylee Morlock. Progeria Research and local high play basketball so early in the morn- Sandra Maxwell, Benton Harbor, Ml; Moved by Dowd, supported by Wil- SECTION HI AMENDMENT OF Paul Mitchell Drenth, St. Joseph; and Other seniors who return include all- They include setters Brittany Emery varsity roster and, with it being this mgs with them at the A1 wood. I loved y i 220 Courtney Hauch is the only sopho- school golf. n t moth, to pay bills and payroll in the SECTIONS 15.09 AND 16 09. This Elizabeth Evelyn Howard, South conference honorable mention and Kasey Culbreath, libero Megan early in the season. Coach Adams still more that returns, as she lettered as a They will feature a hole-in-one almost every minute of it. L1FTC, Holland, Ml; Unit 304 amount of $29,522.95. Motion car- Section amends subsections "4" and Bend, Indiana. Michelle Leach who is a defensive Daisy, and outside hitter Brittany has to see what she has. freshman last season while collecting shootout and a chance to w in tickets to want to thank the area school sports Larry A. Jones, Benton Harbor, Ml; ried. "5" of Sections 15.09 and 16.09 of the Nicholas W. Clabaugh, Bremen, specialist, defensive specialist and DePriest. Coach Adams has been assisted by a teams for giving me sheer enjoyment y i 2\\ 229 kills. the 2010 Masters. n t Dowd gave update on the Planning Coloma Charter Township Zoning Indiana; and Victoria J. Splix, libero Carley Trainer, defensive spe- Newcomers to the varsity this season number of volunteers who have Coach Ford says that his team's goals Qualifying will be from 1:00 p.m. to as I watched you play. Tynesh A Haynes, Benton Harbor, Commission. Ordinance so as to (1) change from 12 LaPorte, Indiana. cialist Brittany Hicks, two-year letter- include senior setter and transfer from helped this preseason, including Oli- this season are to repeat as an academ- 6:00 m w,th the f nals slar,in al 1 am so proud of the accomplishments jvil; Unit 65 Zoning Administrator's report placed ft. to 14 ft. the maximum wall height Matthew Steven Llanes and Meghan winner Karleann Stankiewicz, along Watervliet Erica Bisbo, juniors in- via Adams, Kim Gear, Rachel Sheffer P - ' g of the Tri-City Area. |j ic all-state team, repeat as conference and Shannon McLaughlin. 6:15 p.m. on hole number 3 with the E a Davis Benton Harbor M1; Unit on file. of residential accessory buildings in Christine O'Connor, both of Chicago, with returning letterwinner Shatoria clude middle hitlers Kelsey Kroboth Finally, 1 want to publicly thank a 145 champions, and have a strong show- Liquor inspections placed on file. the AG-T and AG-P zoning districts Illinois. Dancer. and Alexa Koch, outside hitter Sara Watervliet has played a few matches '"P ing in the state tournament. There will be live music with "Eddie very important family, the Keith Grif- viola Allison, Benton Harbor, Ml; Moved by McLellan, supported by and (2) change from 22 ft. to 25 ft. the Joseph Anthony Michael Angelo, The juniors are led by second team Leary, and setter and defensive spe- already this season and the Lady fin family. They have been a staple of u i 7 \ There should be a lot of volleyball J." and a silent auction. n t Dowd, to accept proposal from Rick total maximum height of residential Benton Harbor; and Kristine Lee all-conference pick Julie Timm. cialist Holly Kucharski. Panthers have been competitive, even this community for many years and action around Coloma this season as For a list of auction items, you can go (8-20, 8-27-09-TCR) Hall Construction LLC in the amount accessory buildings in the aforemen- Wymer, St. Joseph. Timm is an outside hitter who had 373 Sophomores on the team this season when they have lost. they have become our dearest and the Lady Comets will host the districts to the Website: www lakemichigan of $6,278.00 for repair of the Shop tioned zoning districts.. Stony Marvin Ferguson, Eau Claire; digs last season. Taylor Stevens also include middle hitter Becky Drake, Coach Adams feels that she has an ex- closest friends over the past 12 years. the first week of November and also SYNOPSIS OF THE (attached). Motion carried. SECTION IV AMENDMENT OF and Angel Dawn Coaston, Coloma. outside hitter and setter Callie Sul- ceptional group of ladies this season You have done and are doing a fantas- Moved by Dowd, supported by SECTION 18.09. This Section Scott Allen Heidom, Union Mills, livan, along w ith middle hitter and set- and there is. good team chemistry tic job at raising young men. You are REGULAR MEETING McLellan, to approve the Clerk to pur- amends subsection "2" of Section Indiana; and Rebecca Lynn Hendren, ter Brooke Edmonds. between them. "We are working hard Subscribe to the one amazing family. OF THE BENTON chase of a scanner for transfer of 18.09 of the Coloma Charter Town- New Buffalo. Lindsay hopes to continue the Lady and I feel that we will be competitive, Tri.City Record; see the So, as we move on into new experi- J CHARTER TOWNSHIP records to computer files, not to ship Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Michael James Fillmore and Rebecca Indians' improvement this season to as we have a well-balanced team this ences and adventures, please know exceed $400.00. Motion carried. structures on waterfront property sub- Elizabeth Wheeler, both of Watervliet. make them into a conference con- season," she states. form on Page 4... that the people of Coloma are near and BOARD OF TRUSTEES Moved by Dowd, supported by ject to setback requirements so as to Joshua Kyle Badgley, Benton Harbor; tender. dear to our hearts. You have deeply 4 HELD ON McLellan, for Marion Getz (planning change the reference to "above- and Jennifer Lynn Samo, St. Joseph. impacted our lives. TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, commission) to attend seminar in ground swimming pool" to "swim- Ronald James Nelson Jr. and Chasity Watervliet volleyball With deepest, heartfelt gratitude, Benton Harbor sponsored by the MSU ming pool". Rhae Faher, both of Sodus. Watervliet coach Terry Adams has her Jarrod, Julie, Erica, Melissa and 2009, AT 5:30 P.M. Extension at a cost of $80. Motion SECTION V SEVERABILITY. The Michael BJ McCallie, Three Rivers; work cut out for her this season, as she Olivia Bartholomew MEMBERS PRESENT: Supervisor carried. provisions of this Ordinance are sev- and Ashlee Pearl Layher, Niles. Ferguson, Clerk Phillips, Treasurer returns no seniors from last year's Moved by Dowd, supported by Wil- erable. Ronald Ross Roemer and Susan Boothby, Trustees Fowler, Harvey, team. As a result, the Lady Panthers moth, to terminate employment of SECTION VI REPEAL. All ordinan- Annette Roemer, both of Benton PUBLIC Hudson & Jefferson are a young team that will depend on current electrical inspector and to hire ces or parts of ordinances in conflict Harbor. MEMBERS ABSENT: None the juniors to step it up this season. Ken Simpson effective August 14, wit'i this Ordinance are repealed. Michael William Bayne and Christine NOTICES ALSO PRESENT: Tom Baldwin- The juniors are led by returning setter 2009. Motion carried. V|1 EFFECTIVE Ann Solis, both of South Bend, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Chief Building Official & John Olson- SECTION and two-time letterw inner Alex Spaul- Meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m. DATE. This Ordinance shall take ef- Indiana. The parcel subject to the Mortgage Merritt Engineering ding, outside hitter and letterwinner Respectfully submitted, fect eight (8) days following publica- Zachary Thomas Carson, Stevens- which is being sold is located at 18369 Approved the minutes of the regular Brooke Kling, and backside hitter and Jodi Thompson, Deputy Clerk tion after adoption. ville; and April Ann Hettig, St. Joseph. Mariner Ridge, New Buffalo, Michi- meeting held August 4, 2009. letterwinner Allie Stelter. (08-27-09-TCR) PLEASE TAKE FURTHER Robert Charles Ruff, Buchanan; and \ gan 49117, in the Township of New Set public hearing for Tuesday, Sep- There are two other juniors on the NOTICE that the full text of the pro- Alicia Janel Ruff, Niles. Buffalo, County of Berrien. State of tember 1, 2009, at 5:30 p.m., on a team this season that were both JV Hartford Township posed Ordinance is on file in the Nelky A. Pena and Grashelle S. Michigan, and legally described as $744,000 MEDC Community Devel- products from last year in serving spe- Office of the Township Clerk at the Dungo, both of Berrien Springs. THE WATERVLIET VARSITY CHEERLEADERS...heIped some area follows: opment Block Grant Application- Special Board Meeting cialists Jamie Richcreek and Brooke address set forth below and has also Michael Anthony Sassano and Sara businesses decorate their storefronts in honor of the lOOth-year rivalry BEACH CONDOMINIUM, a condo- Infrastructure Capacity Enhancement Mundt. August 13, 2009, been posted at the Township's website Adrienne Lockwitz, both of St. game between Watervliet and Coloma this Friday, August 28. A 4:00 minium according to Unit(s) 5, of proposal for the Willow Creek Sani- There are two sophomores on the at http:/Avww.colomatownship.org for Joseph. p.m. parade through dow ntown Watervliet w ill kick off the game festiv- FOREST the Master Deed thereof tary Sewer Interceptor upgrades, Proposed Minutes team this season in letterw inners Kir- inspection by the general public. John Edward Koehler, Three Oaks; ities, followed by a tailgate party in the High School parking lot. Pic- recorded in Liber 58 of Condomini- Adopted resolution accepting bids Supervisor Sefcik called the Regular sten Sill and Miranda Abel. Sill is a PLEASE TAKE FURTHER and Teresa Jean Schilling, St. Joseph. tured are: (from the left) Stephanie Enders, Brookelvn Ballard. Jayme urns, page 1, Berrien County Records, from: CPM Construction-$ 137,211; Meeting of the Hartford Township middle hitter, while Abel is a defen- NOTICE that said Ordinance will be Douglas Duane Roemer and Judy Diehl, Karlianne Loshbough, Kacey Mansfield, Madi DiMaggio, Kassie sive specialist. and designated as Berrien County Shelton Construction-$68,000; Potts Board to order at 7:30 p.m. at the considered for adoption by the Town- Kay Yanz, both of Bridgman. Collis, and Kaliegh Adams. (Amy Loshbough photo) CONDOMINIUM Subdivision Plan Masonry lnc.-$ 133,697; Lakewood Hartford Township Hall. There are also three freshmen on the WATERVLIET HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL...Greg Chisek (right) and ship Board at its next regular meeting Arthur Lee Cannon Jr., Benton Har- No. 58, and any amendments thereto, Construction-S257,564; City Plumb- Members present: Supervisor Sefcik, Middle School Principal Dave Armstrong were busy Tuesday afternoon, to be held at the Coloma Charter bor; and Jennifer Jane Talbert, Den- together with an undivided interest in ing-$77,454; Elders Electrical- Clerk Sweet and Trustee Dowd. August 25, trying to plot parking space for an estimated 10,000 Panther/ Township Hall on September 9, 2009, ham Springs, Louisiana. the common elements of said CON- S68,960; Reliable Fire Protection- Public Comment opened at 7:31 p.m. Comet fans projected to hit the Watervliet High School football stadium commencing at 7:00 o'clock p.m. Jason Robert Cullum, Mishawaka, DOMINIUM as set forth in said $34,380 for construction of the Fire and closed at 7:31 p.m. on Friday, August 28, to commemorate the 100-year rivalry between the Coloma Charter Township will pro- Indiana; and Maria Alexandra Bouzas, Now accepting patients Master Deed, and any amendments Station at 781 S. Crystal Avenue. Moved by Dowd, supported by Watervliet Panthers and the Coloma Comets. Game time is set at 7:00 vide necessary reasonable auxiliary Niles. thereto, last amended by Amendment Adopted resolution approving the Sweet, to rescind the approval of the p.m., with festivities slated throughout the day. An Itinerary of events is aids and services, such as signers for Nicholas Zachariah Swan, South recorded in Liber 58 of Condomini- contract with Berrien County for the millage request (attached) from the featured in this week's edition. Pregame tickets may be purchased at each the hearing impaired and audio tapes Bend, Indiana; and Ashley Lauren ums, page 218, and as described in Berrien County-Benton Charter Hartford Recreation Council from the of the respective schools. It is highly recommended that you pre-purchase of printed material being considered at Doughty, Naperville, Illinois. Act 59 of the Public Acts of Michigan Township Water System No. 27 Pro- August 13, 2009, meeting. Ayes: your tickets to avoid waiting in long lines. Family passes, senior citizen the hearing, to individuals with dis- Darin Jon Meyer and Millessa Kae of 1978, as amended. ject for construction of a Township Dowd, Sefcik & Sweet. Nays: 0. i passes, and season passes cannot be used for this game: all attendees must abilities at the hearing upon four (4) Chlebowski, both of New Carlisle, Red Arrow TAX IDENTIFICATION NUM- owned water production and distribu- Motion carried. purchase a ticket for this game. Tickets are S5 each. (Lynn Attila photo) days notice to the Coloma Charter Indiana. BER: 11-13-2400-0005-00-1 tion system. Meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. Township Clerk. Individuals with dis- Steven Bruce Davis and Shah Kaye The redemption period shall be SIX Approved agreement with Siemens Respectfully submitted, *• * -» l.fiN tm .• I •>< rMr/r h^vmnn A ri llffl-* abilities requiring auxiliary aids or Buskirk, both of Benton Harbor. (6) MONTHS.-trom the date of the Water Techaologiei Corp. •Jar the Julie Sweet, Clerk services should contact the Coloma Joseph Eric Gilpin, Ashland, Missou- Medical & Dental - foreclosure sale, unless determined Township's water production and dis- (08-27-09-TCR) ri; and Renee Lynn Mapes, Davis, Medical Charter Township Clerk at the address abandoned in accordance with MCLA tribution system pilot study and filtra- Please call on us for professional care or telephone number listed below. California. Section 600.3241a, in which case the tion equipment for the project, at a NOTICE OF Sandra Kraemer, Clerk William Ryan Bounds, Elkhart, Indi- redemption period shall be THIRTY cost of $1,661,375. ORDINANCE Coloma Charter Township ana; and Rebekah Marie Wagner, (30) DAYS from the date of such sale. Approv ed payment of bill listing total- 4919 Paw Paw Lake Road Stevensville. ALL-DENTURE Dated: August 13, 2009 ing $214,764.61. SUBMITTAL Coloma, MI 49038 Gary Lynn Warren, Muskegon Clinic P.C. Dr. Bob Hiddema MORTGAGEE: Meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m. CHARTER (269) 468-7212 Heights; and Tammy Ann Miller, THE PR1VATEBANK AND TRUST Carolyn Phillips, Township Clerk Same Day Denture Repairs & Relines (08-27-09-TCR) Watervliet. COMPANY (08-27-09-TCR) TOWNSHIP OF Steven Jon Klyn, Grinnell, Iowa; and Sets of Dentures for less than $1,000 120 S. LaSalle COLOMA Pamela Sue Rogers, Benton Harbor. Immediate Dentures $210 Economy Dentures Chicago, IL 60603 Hartford Township MARRIAGE Robert Wayne Johnson and Rebecca Drafted by: Russell A. Kreis Special Board Meeting BERRIEN COUNTY, -605-9705 Call For Free Consultation Dawn Miller, both of Benton Harbor. Attorney for Mortgagee MICHIGAN LICENSES Derek Scot Tyler and Jennifer Lynn 269-637-0414 or 800-498-5007 Kreis, Enderle, Hudgins & Borsos, July 29, 2009, TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROP- Glassley, both of St. Joseph. 6572 Red Arrow Hwy., Coloma 7127 S. Westnedge, Portage 555 Broadway, South Haven PC. The following marriage Approved Minutes ERTY OWNERS OF THE CHAR- Jason Stanley Banish and Amber S D www.all-denture.com One Moorsbridge, P.O. Box 4010 Supervisor Sefcik called the Regular TER TOWNSHIP OF COLOMA, licenses were issued by M Porter, both of Berrien Springs. Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003-4010 Meeting of the Hartford Township BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN, Ryan Kenneth Strain and Kimberly Phone: (269) 324-3000 Berrien County Clerk Board to order at 6:00 p.m. at the AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED Ann Hocutt, both of Coloma. Fax:(269) 324-3010 Please join us CHIROPRACTIC Hartford Township Hall. PERSONS: M. Louise Stine Marcus Ray Phillips and Latonda (08-13, 08-20, 08-27, 09-03. 09-10) WHY SUFFER? Most emergencies seen Members present: Supervisor Sefcik, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the (Compiled by Annette Christie) Marie Davis, both of Benton Harbor. Clerk Sweet, Trustees Dowd & same or the next day! WATERVLIET follow ing is a summary of a proposed Harold Eric Schewe Jr. and Angela John David Crabtree and Angela in welcoming McLellan Ordinance which was received for Marie Lewandoski, both of Louisville, Nichole Sprague, both of Benton . IjL Dr. Andy DeHaven CHARTER Public Hearing on 1FT for Hanson first reading by the Township Board of Kentucky. Harbor. jl\rr> Lifes|yie Chiropractic TOWNSHIP Logistics opened at 6:02 p.m. the Charter Township of Coloma at its Dylan Carlisle Adkin Fox and Jenifer Anthony Noah Wolfe, Sawyer; and our new doctor Superv isor Sefcik gave a brief over-: regular meeting held on August 12, Joye Scherer, both of St. Joseph. Regina Lynette Eaves, Baroda. 7652 Red Arrow Hwy. PUBLIC NOTICE view of the I FT request 2009. Clint Wayne Crotts and Janel Marie Matthew John Kent and Liesel Watervliet BE IT HEREBY NOTICED, that a Public comment opened at 6:04 p.m. ^CTIQN I AMt^NDMENT Philipczyk, both of Coloma. Gertrude-Ann Lowe, both of Eau Ruperto Blanco, MD Special Meeting of the Watervliet and closed at 6:04 p.m. OF SECTION 19.11. This Section Hugh Edward Hatcher Sr. and Pamela Claire. a? (269) 463-4100 Charter Township Board will be held Moved by Dowd, supported by amends subsection "A" of Section Jean Hatcher, both of Niles. Trent Allan Kater and Amber Joy on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, McLellan, to approve the Resolution 19.11 of the Coloma Charter Town- James Joseph Conlon and Heather Sheldon, both of Buchanan. at 9:00 a.m. at the Watervliet Town- Approving Application of Hanson ship Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Adel Thome, both of Chicago, Illi- Michael Thomas Delonais, South i ship Hall, 4959 M-140 , Watervliet, Cold Storage Co. (d/b/a Hanson general regulations for fences so as to nois. Bend, Indiana; and Diane Marie "Great dental care Michigan. The agenda includes: Logistics) for Industrial Facilities Tax add a new subpart "8" to provide that Kenneth Samuel, Muskegon; and Tif- Howard, Niles. Dr. Aurora Madanguit will be joining CEMS and Medic I Service. Reason- Exemption Certificate. Ayes: Dowd, no portion of a gate or pillar may fany Latoya Simmons, Benton Har- Scott Richard Cline, Angola, Indiana; is Just minutes away" able auxiliary aids and services, such Sefcik, McLellan, Sweet. Nay: 0. exceed 7 ft. in height. bor. and Brook Ann Collins, Orland, In- this practice Nov. 1, 2009. as signers for the hearing impaired, or Supervisor Sefcik declared the reso- SECTION II AMENDMENT Cedric Evan Nickell, Dowagiac; and diana. Stuart W. Boekeloo, D.D.S, P.C other aids and services for individuals lution adopted. OF SECTIONS 8.08. 9 ()8. 10 OX Sonya Nicole Koskol, Benton Harbor. Adam Lee Edward Hardin and with disabilities, are available by con- Meeting Adjourned at 6:06 p.m. 12.10. 13.09 AND 18.18. This Section James Matthew Paulin, Carleton; and Annmarie Carlson, both of New York, is now tacting the Watervliet Charter Town- Respectfully submitted, amends subsections "4" and "5" of Amy Lynn Thomburg, St. Joseph. New York. COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINICS accepting new patients Julie L. Sweet, Clerk Sections 8.08, 9.08, 10.08, 12.10, Jackie Devon Gray Jr. and Laurie Brian Leslie McDole II, Noblesville, ship Clerk at least five days before the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department meeting in writing or by phone at the (08-27-09-TCR) 13.09 and 18.18 of the Coloma Char- Christine Lynch, both of Watervliet. Indiana; and Britni Linn Rasche, Watervliet Charter Township Clerk's ter Township Zoning Ordinance so as Byron Rosses and Juanita Fay Ledez- Stevensville. Services Provided for Children & Adults (269) 429-6101 Office at 4959 Ml40 Hwy., P.O. Box Hartford Township Jason Allen Garrison and Olivia Rose Foster, both of Stevensville. 2525 S. Cleveland Ave. 384, Watervliet, MI 49098; telephone Regular Board Meeting ESTATE AUCTION Services Include Dental Exams, Cleanings,'X-rays, Extractions, Fillings, (269) 463-5113. Christopher John Kasper and Rachel Dentures, & Other Dental Procedures St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085 Patricia Bambnck August 13, 2009, Friday, Aug. 28 (S) 10:00 A.M. Renee Tanner, both of Benton Harbor. Watervliet Charter Township Clerk Proposed Minutes Located at 3536 E. Thar Rd., West of Coloma, MI - Off 1-96 Exit #4 Gregory Ryan Lannigan, Moberly, Ask about the Fall Back Into Health 50% off Sale on Fillings!!! j (08-27-09-TCR) North of Riverside Rd. to Momany Park to sale. Missouri; and Hannah Joy Anderson, Supervisor Sefcik called the Regular WHY SUFFER ANYMORE? OLd & COLLECTOR ITEMS: Price Beaver Wood Burning Cook Eau Claire. We accept Medicaid for Children & Young Adults 20 & under, Extractions and Emergency Meeting of the Hartford Township for prompt relief of stomach, gall bladder, Joshua Stephen Miller and Ashley Care for adults 21 & older Delta Dental Healthy Kids Dental, BOBS MIChild, & LIEN SALE Board to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Stove; Old Wooden Sleigh; Hitching Block; Kerosen Lamps; liver, pancreas, colon, and retum ailments Commode; Combination Desk; Kitchen Cupboard; Dresser Ann Dauss, both of South Bend, Self-pay at Discounted Rates THE FOLLOWING UNITS - have Hartford Township Hall. RAKESH GUPTA, MD Indiana. been taken under possession by Members present: Supervisor Sefcik, w/Hanky Boxes; Vanity Top; Old items from Farmstead; GUNS: Visa and/or MasterCard accepted. Payment due at time of service Jason Tyrone Jordan, Lauderhill, 24- hour answering service Sparkle U-Stor-It for lack of pay ment. Treasurer Wilmoth, Trustee Dowd, Winchester model UU (\2 Ca.) Semi-Auto w/Steel Barrel; Ruger Florida; and Sherittia Nicole Green, These units will be auctioned on Trustee McLellan, and Deputy Clerk model 10-22 Semi-Auto .22 Cal. Rifle; Call to make an appointment. Walk-ms and Emergencies also welcome' (269) 428-2221 Coloma, Blue Cross & most PPO plans honored September 9 if the Tenant fails to Thompson. Hidden items still being unboxed Dexter Lydell Jordan, Benton Harbor; Honors reduced benefits if not listed in PPO plan claim unit. Public Comment opened at 7:31 p.m. Estate of: Hazel Stokes HARTFORD CLINIC- DOWAGIAC CLINIC: and Michelle Marie Reynolds, Eau 2500 Niles Rd., St. Joseph United Federal, St. Joseph, Ml; Unit and closed at 7:31 p.m. GLASSMAN*SMITTENDORF AUCTIONEERS Claire. 57418 CR 681 520 Main Street 1501 Wabash St, Suite 303, Michigan City Sheriffs report placed on file. 12 1-888-996-8243 Gino Lamar Childs and Annette Jack- Hartford Ml 49057 Dowagiac Ml 49047 Deb Dahms, Benton Harbor, MI; Unit Moved by Dowd, supported by www.stomachdoctors.com son, both of Benton Harbor. 1-800-210-1921 195 McLellan, to approve the millage web: glassmanauctions.com 1 -888-782-0064
I 16 Tri-City Record August 27, 2009 Football fever in the tri-cities; who will prevail...Watervliet or Coloma?
By Lynn Attila many more points against Watervliet the team that year (1969)." 1996) played tight end for the Comets. a senior, we had a really good team." 1 love fall. It's my favorite season... than 1 wanted... 1 always felt bad Rodriguez vividly recalls the Coloma Larry is excited about the lOOth-year Arent also pointed out the team at that crisp nights, snuggly sweaters, about that." Watervliet game his senior year. The match-up and will be wearing "Comet time was outfitted with leather hel- rustling leaves in a panorama of col- Stowers is excitedly looking forward tri-city communities woke up game green" as he shows support for his mets and no facemasks. ors... hut. most of all. in my family fall to attending the lOOth-year game and, day to 12 inches of freshly fallen longtime love - Coloma Comet foot- Arent graduated from CHS, went on means football! It's not Just any foot- of course, is predicting a Comet victo- snow. But Panther football being what ball. to earn a teaching degree from ball; it 's "Panther football. " ry. He pointed out, "This is the second it is meant the game had to be played Western Michigan University, and Panther football is the thread in my oldest rivalry in the entire state. The no matter what. So the kids from returned to his hometown where he family that had tied all of the genera- continued tradition of kids playing every grade begged, borrow or maybe not only taught at Coloma High tions together. My Pop played for Comet football is so big and it's the 'stole' enough warm clothes from School but also became a long-time Watervliet in the early 1940s before he best entertainment you can get!" each other and spent the entire day coach. He recalls coaching Junior dropped out of high school to join the shoveling off the football field in time High football and also being the varsi- war efforts at the age of 16. My broth- for the "big game." ty assistant football line coach. ers followed suit and were noted in Their hard work paid off and the As a coach, Arent remembers stand- Panther football history for their game started right on time, under the out quarterback Joel Carlson. "He was exploits on the gridiron. I married a lights, for another historic clash be- a most outstanding player and we owe Watervliet football legion: his efforts tween two great rivals. many victories to that kid." on the field are still discussed over Rodriguez remembers, "1 chased After 56 years of commitment to brewskis at local pubs by diehard Larry Rendell (Coloma Class of 1970) Comet football, Wes plans to attend fans. Then, of course, my own sons into a snow bank. When we both came Friday night's "clash of greatness" were dedicated to carrying on the out, we looked like snowmen... there and is pretty confident, saying, "We're Panther tradition and both played was snow packed in our face masks... going to take this thing." Only time throughout their High School careers. it was something else!" will tell what will become recorded in Panther football has always been the The Panthers were not meant to see the history books as the two rivals most exciting and enduring experi- victory that snowy night and they lost face off for the 1 OOth-year game. ence in the lives of all the men in my the game 12-7. family. I cannot imagine life without Joe recalls, "There were two bad this yearly sport. It seems to be some- plays and we lost in the final seconds. thing that is in our blood and we But it was a game to remember!" remain committed to the Panther ef- Joe was able to pass the torch to his Wes Arfent fort. generation to generation. son, Ryan (Class of 2007), who also Coloma Class of 1953 On Friday, August 28. the rival teams joined the Panthers and played "the Wes Arent has been in love with of Watervliet and Coloma will clash in game of the gods." Don Young, CHS Class of Comet football for as long as he can Panther Stadium for the IQOth-year As for this coming weekend, Rodri- remember. "1 started out as water boy game between the two schools. My 1948; long-time Watervliet guez has planned a pregame reunion for the team," he recalls. He said he family can chart 60 years of personal Panther fan at his M-140 home and hopes to "have would have done any thing just to be commitment to the game. Our antici- some fun and remember some good Watervliet businessman and longtime close to the players and the gridiron. pation for this historic competition is times" with many former Watervliet Watervliet sports fan Don Young is an "The last year Coloma and Watervliet palatable. We can hardly wait for this players who had come to mean so interesting case in point as he started played a day game was down at Hays experience! much to him. out as a Comet over 60 years ago. Park on Armistice Day." (The next My family's commitment to Panther Then, of course, he and wife Kath- Don recalls playing end and line- year lighting was installed at the park football is not unique. Others in both erine will be off to "the game of the backer for his Coloma High School and football games were played at the communities of Watervliet and century " and will don maroon Water- team. A vivid memory is playing the night.) "It was the last play of the Coloma have long and colorful histo- vliet alumni shirts just in case there is team from Bangor. game and Bob Meyers for Coloma ries with their respective teams. Here any question as to what side they are "Those guys were HUGE," he remi- drove in for the winning point. But, are the stories of six dedicated fans. committed to. nisced. the officials said 'No' and Watervliet Unfortunately for Don, the equipment won 25 to 24. Bob Flaherty of the day was a bit lacking in safety Larry Rendell "The next year we played in ice and "The Voice of the Panthers" features. "We had leather helmets and Coloma Class of 1970 snow- on the field. By the time the no facemasks." he remembers. At the from 1964 to 1986 Coloma's Larry Rendell was a key- game was over, we were covered head fateful Bangor match-up, Don had his player in the famed "Snow Bowl of to toe with mud. We remember that An important component to any foot- front tooth knocked out by one of the 1969" and was instrumental for a game as the 'Mud Bowl.' When I was ball competition is the announcer, and "Bangor giants." Comet win that year. Watervliet was blessed with one of the As for meeting up with the Panthers, Rendell reports, "That was always a best for a number of years. Bob Fla- Don recalls "beating them all three fun game growing up." Like many herty, known to most in Watervliet as years" that he played on the varsity- families in the two communities, the "Mr. Mayor" after serving 18+ years squad. Rendells had "Comet football fever" "The game" in that office, was asked to "fill in" as He also remembers joisting for top in their blood and the tradition was the Panther announcer in the early position "in the Little 8 Conference," passed on throughout the generations. Continued from Page I 1960s. a conference in which both teams Larry laughed as he recalled the game Post-game fun planned "That became an appointment that were members. lasted for years," he reports. "I was that proved to be "very fateful" for the for all fans After graduation, Don hooked up w ith Panthers. Over 12 inches of snow had never afraid to talk in front of people, After the game, fans, players and friend and business partner Gordon blanketed the communities and before so this just seemed like a natural." alumni are invited to gather at Surfari Knutson and found himself settling in long word was out that the Watervliet As the official "Voice of the Pan- David Stowers Joe's at the Ramada or Rookies Sports Panther territory. He said, "It took students were diligently trying to thers," Flaherty started his "gig" down Coloma Class of 1969 Bar & Grill in Watervliet or at The about 10 years for me to convert" but uncover the Panther gridiron so the in Hays Park. He recalls many clashes Waterfront restaurant in Coloma to Dave Stowers has been involved with convert he did. rival game could be played that night. between the two rival teams, with reminisce about old times and replay Comet football as a player and coach Once he became a true-blue Panther "Watervliet called early over to many games play ed in snow and mud. the evening's historic game. for 43+ years. supporter, there was no stopping his Coloma," the former tackle and defen- "Watervliet victories were always the Download the game at Stowers remembers well the rivalry dedicated help for the sports program sive guard remembers. "They asked if best, though!" at Watervliet. He served for 20 years be-tween the two Tri-City Area towns. we could come over and help shovel 11:30 p.m. Friday "Panther fever" took hold of the One particular game that stands out in on the Watervliet "chain gang" and he off their field." 1 said, 'Heck no. If you were unable to attend the game Flaherty family and Bob reports he his mind was "when Watervliet was recalls joining the Watervliet Athletic Shovel it off yourselves." or you just want to relive history-, you especially enjoyed watching his three Boosters. He was instrumental in #1 in the state." Rendell cackles at this memory. will be able to upload the entire battle sons - Jim, John, and Dave - play on He recalls, "We played in the 'mud starting the concessions during the Comet strategy apparently was to put by logging on to the MHSAA.com Watervliet turf. "It was a special joy bowl' down at Hays Park and Joel games, a tradition that has expanded the Panthers off their game by making Website at 11:30 p.m. Friday. when the boys had a great play and I Carlson went wild and we won 41 to and is still honored today. them totally responsible for the "shov- Fun continues with could announce their names!" 6!" This surprising upset was "a huge When asked, "What side will you sit Bob will be celebrating his 90th birth- eling detail." And the plan obviously Saturday's Golf Scramble win for us." on for the big game?" Don hesitated a worked, as the Comets came from day this year but he is bent on not let- The fun-time reunion continues on Stowers graduated and went on to moment and then responded, "It will behind in the last second of the game ting "old age" slow him down. He will Saturday, August 29, with a "Golf play the game at Northern Michigan be Watervliet because 1 have VIP to fluster the exhausted Panther team be wearing "the maroon and white" Scramble" at the Paw Paw Lake Golf University until he was seriously seats!" But he did admit, "I have not and win 12-7. and will be cheering the Panthers on Course. The event begins at 8:00 a.m. injured and had to retire from playing. gotten my (alumni) T-shirt yet... The Rendell football tradition was to victory at their lOOth-year rivalry This didn't stop him, as football was and costs S40. guess 1 better get moving on that one." also passed to the next generation and game. For more information, contact Bruce in his blood. After he graduated from son Dan Rendell (Coloma Class of college after earning a teaching de- Owen at bowenfa combinedins.com. gree, he returned to his hometown of Coloma and began a coaching career that would span decades. Former player Charlie Sample (Colo- ma High School Class of 19%) said "Stow," as his "kids" affectionately UP* call him, was a great coach. WAKE I Stowers said, "It always made a dif- ference to work with kids who had big Start Your Mommas With hearts... I always enjoyed thai part of coaching." As a Comet football coach, Stowers remembers in particular "the year 1 coached with Bob Irvin and we went against Barchett. It always scared me going to those games because so much was at stake... so much pressure to win! Sometimes we would score
Joe Rodriguez Continue Watervliet Class of 1970 •^ the y-* Joe Rodriguez was a transplant com- ing from South Bend St. Joseph, a Best Mix • 80's - 90's -Today/ celebration school of 6,000 students, and transfer- after ring into Watervliet High School for his senior year. Joe may not have been at Watervliet very long but he made a "the game" permanent impression on the commu- Friday, August 28 nity with his prowess on the gridiron. Real People! Real Laughs! His exploits on the field as a line- st at backer and offensive right guard are Beginning August 31 Surfari Joe's near legend some nearly 40 years later. Weekdays 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Ramada Coming from a class of 1,900, Joe said, "I couldn't believe that the on 98.3 FM - The Coast Drink Specials & Food Waterv liet team was as good as it was. ha\inL' onlv a handful of seniors on