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TRI-CITYOur 129th Year Issue #11 March 17, RECORD 2011 Seventy-five Cents Public hearing set for Special Land Use Permit process County to seek Coloma Twp. approval to open gun range By Annette Christie fall under that. if the answers have not already been Almost a year in the making, the pub- Shortly after that closure, Sheriff Paul received, they will seek them. lic hearing has been set before the Bailey worked out an arrangement for It is not a requirement that the Plan- Coloma Charter Township Planning his officers to do their shooting at the ning Commission take action follow- Commission for Berrien County’s Coloma Rod & Gun Club to obtain ing the public hearing. It is more like- Special Land Use Permit Application their required training hours. The ly that it will tabled for consideration to reopen its gun range . Sheriff’s Department in addition to and research. JONATHAN ASHBROOK...of Co- At its Tuesday, March 15, meeting, other police agencies complete their Ultimately, it will be up the Coloma loma was recently awarded the the Planning Commission set the date shooting training at the Rod & Gun Charter Township Board to approve or honor of Eagle Scout. Jon is a mem- for the public hearing at the next reg- Club. deny the Special Land Use Permit. ber of Troop 603 in Stevensville. ularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Planning Commission Chairman The Planning Commission’s role is to Troop 603 is sponsored by Stevens- April 19, at 6:30 p.m. Gary Griffin said at the end of the provide a recommendation of some ville United Methodist Church; Berrien County is seeking a Special public hearing that he doesn’t expect kind, one way or the other. BLOSSOMTIME AWARDS...Miss Scoutmaster is Doug Weingart. For Land Use Permit to operate the anything to be resolved that night. “We provide what the Township Watervliet Kelsey Rogers received his Eagle Project, Jon built two Sheriff’s Training Facility located on The questions and comments of those Board needs to make an informed de- the Photogenic and Modeling aquatic observation decks over a Angling Road. The public hearing is in attendance will be documented; and cision,” Griffin said. awards at the Showcase of Queens pond at Sarett Nature Center in contingent on Berrien County provid- held Sunday, March 13, as a part of Benton Harbor. Jon is a senior at ing the answers to a list of 12 more the Miss Blossomtime Pageant. Lakeshore High School and the son concerns or questions prior to the See Page 11 for Blossomtime photos of Mickey and Mary Chris Ash- deadline for publishing the public and stories. (Jordan Krieger photo) brook of Coloma. hearing, April 3. North Berrien Fire-Rescue (Contributed photo) Dan Fette, Berrien County Communi- ty Development Director, informed to service Bainbridge Twp. the Planning Commission that the Police County had just received the addition- al questions that morning and inquired again; Township saves Coloma if there would be anymore. & Fire The Planning Commission members all concurred that, if the list of ques- $560; increases charges Reports citizens tions was answered, the public hearing Compiled by Annette Christie would proceed. to residents for fire calls The application that the Planning By Angela Stair The Board also voted unanimously Gravestone vandals protest Commission is reviewing is the sec- At the March 14 meeting, the Bain- for the Township to no longer cover Should City dictate ond revision, following an original list bridge Township Board of Trustees the cost of fire runs over $1,200 as it sought in of questions and concerns that needed reinstated North Berrien Fire-Rescue has done so in the past. Now, residents what can be to be spelled out in the application (NBFR) to cover the portion of the who have a fire will not only have to Hartford Township from the first submission in Septem- Township that it previously had cov- pay the cost of a fire run up to $1,200 Sheriff Dale S. Gribler of Van Buren parked in yards ber 2010. It was resubmitted in Dec- ered up until last year. but will also be responsible for any County reports that his department is ember 2010 with the additions that the Last year, the Township had dropped amount over that too. investigating damage made to approx- and driveways? Planning Commission wanted; how- NBFR as part of a cost-cutting move. The Board encourages residents to imately 26 headstones in Pioneer By Christina Gelder ever, outstanding monies held it up. The Township felt the increase in last look at their fire insurance policy and Cemetery located in Hartford Town- Coloma’s City Commission meeting With the original submission, Berrien year’s offer for coverage from the make sure they are covered. ship. The damage was discovered last on Monday evening, March 14, was County paid the $300 application fee NBFR was more than it could bear. ELECTRONIC week by persons visiting the cemetery certainly well attended as many citi- and placed $1,000 in escrow to fund The Watervliet Fire Department and PAYMENTS; LAKE and reported in a department press zens came out mostly in protest of a any consultants that the Township Benton Charter Township Fire De- release last Thursday, March 10. proposed ordinance. The ordinance in would need to review the application. partment picked up the area and divid- MICHIGAN COLLEGE Investigators determined that the dam- question was up for a public hearing In November, Coloma Charter Town- ed it for coverage. TAXES; MORATORIUM age was done within two weeks prior and would severely limit where recre- ship officials asked for another $5,000 This year, the NBFR sent a new offer ON SALE OF MEDICAL to that time. ational vehicles, trailers, and other in order for the application to proceed, to the Township Board for considera- MARIJUANA Of the 26 headstones damaged, some stating that invoices from their attor- tion; and after talking with all three dated back to the late 1800s. Officers similar items could be stored on prop- The Board approved the policy and ney had eaten up not only the first fire departments, the Board decided noted some of the headstones were erty in the City. resolution to pay the federal withhold- $1,000 but another $3,689.50. If the unanimously to reinstate NBFR. knocked over, causing some of them The ordinance stated that no person ing taxes, Social Security taxes, etc., County paid the $5,000, that would Watervliet Fire Department offered a to break. could park or store a recreational vehi- online. The federal government will leave only a remainder of $1,310.50 in contract for just covering its normal The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone cle, boat, snowmobile, camper, trailer no longer accept them through the escrow. area in the amount of $18,760; if it with information to please contact that and other like equipment in a front mail with a coupon as in the past. In January 2011, discussions were covered the extra portion, the cost office at (269) 657-3101, Silent Ob- yard, driveway or required (seven feet Treasurer Nancy Weber said a special held between representatives of the would be $28,140. server at 866-774-2345, or Crime from the property line) side yard. Pro- savings account was set up with a County and Township and a joint un- Stoppers at 800-342-7867. Callers’ visions in the ordinance provided lim- $100 minimum balance to be kept; derstanding was reached that, if the Benton Charter Township Fire De- information can stay anonymous. ited exceptions for loading and un- and, as these taxes come due, a de- County paid the $5,000, the applica- partment offered coverage of its nor- posit for the correct amount will be loading but did not allow anything to tion would proceed. mal area for $10,000; or $15,000 if it put in the account and then transferred be hooked up to any utilities, except It was also agreed that the Township had to cover the extra portion. electronically to the government. for the recharging of batteries. would not incur further consulting North Berrien Fire-Rescue offered a The commissioners answered ques- fees beyond that total unless prior five-year contract, with the first year Treasurer Weber updated the Board tions and listened to comments during notice was given to Berrien County. being $12,939 to regain their prior on the request made by Lake Michi- the 45-minute hearing. Many of the The County submitted the amount in area of Bainbridge Township to serve. gan College to collect its taxes. LMC questions had to do with particulars early February. Supervisor Jerry Jollay said, after re- contacted Weber and said it was defi- At Tuesday night’s meeting, Zoning viewing their offers, he recommend to and gave real or supposed examples. nitely interested and would pay the Administrator Cheryl VanDrasek said the Board to reinstate NBFR. He Several were outraged at the sugges- $2.50 per parcel to have it done. Last that at this time there is an invoice emphasized that the $560 savings tion that they might need to store their year, the college had asked but said from Williams & Works, an engineer- alone was not the determining factor; NUMEROUS HEADSTONES vehicles elsewhere if their back yards “no” because of the cost. Weber said ing firm, that approximately $900 is that other items came into considera- WERE DAMAGED OR DE- could not be used. Citizens continued she is waiting now for a contract to be outstanding. tion. NBFR is willing to bill for the STROYED... in a recent episode of to remind the Commission that they sent LMC for the collection. It was on February 11, 2010, that the fire runs directly to the property vandalism at Pioneer Cemetery in all pay taxes and it was turned into an Supervisor Jollay told the Board he Berrien County Board of Commis- owner, and that is a large plus in its Hartford Township. Some of the issue of personal freedom to use their had a draft for a Limited Moratorium sioners authorized Administrator favor, as it is a time-consuming pro- memorial stones are well over 100 property how they wished. on the sale of Marijuana for Medical William Wolf to proceed with the fil- cess for the Township to do; the fire years old and are irreplaceable. The Commission told the audience Purposes that they could discuss and ing of a Special Land Use Permit for departments have the information and (Mary Brost Reck photo) that the reason for the public hearing either act on right away or table until the use of the Sheriff’s Training contacts to take care of it quickly. was to hear what they had to say and April. Facility located on Angling Road in Also a consideration was the time for After a discussion, the Board unani- Coloma Township B&E understand how it would affect them Coloma Charter Township. coverage. mously adopted the draft. is Crime of the Week; as residents. With that authorization in place, Wolf He explained that the Moratorium To Kevin Smith from Apple Street began working with attorney Mike Trustee Don Baiers asked if the Wa- reward for info offered gives the Township six months to who has an enclosed trailer he uses for Bell, as well as Abonmarche Consul- tervliet and Benton Township depart- A break-in in Coloma Charter work on the whole question of com- work as a contractor Commission, tants and the Berrien County Com- ments were prepared to have the extra Township has been selected as the mercial businesses selling medical Harold Bragg said that he had good munity Development Department, on portion they were given last year Crime of the Week. marijuana. This is a problem not just questions and they would have to look the application and process. taken away. Between the hours of 6:30 a.m. on for Bainbridge Township to wrestle At that time, the Board also approved Supervisor Jollay assured Baiers that December 24 and 10:30 p.m. on into his particular situation. with; it is a problem for all municipal- Wolf to spend up to $25,000 for that they had discussed it and that was why December 25, 2010, unknown sus- Smith was concerned because his ities. purpose. each department had submitted the pects broke into a residence located at trailer is normally parked in his drive- The law needs to be looked at careful- two prices for coverage. 6060 Paw Paw Lake Road in Coloma way between being at job sights but is ly and is being done so now. This will The Training Facility was shut down The Board voted unanimously to re- not able to be stored in a building like not allow a business to sell in the See POLICE REPORTS in 2008 after a Michigan Supreme turn the Watervliet and Benton Town- this ordinance would recommend. Township for six months but will not continued on Page 6 Court ruling stated that the County ship Fire departments’ coverage area Resident Jeff Brink asked what the stop the individual who would grow had the right to build a building with- to the original boundaries and to rein- See COLOMA out seeking a Special Land Use Permit state North Berrien Fire-Rescue to its See BAINBRIDGE continued on Page 6 but that the four shooting bays did not former area. continued on Page 11 2 Tri-City Record March 17, 2011 Watervliet School Board delves into science Principal Chisek announces retirement By Mary Brost Reck A formula takes into account not only “With a heavy heart, I move to accept GPA - as has been done for valedicto- the retirement of Greg Chisek, with rians and salutatorians - but also good appreciation for the 15 years he has ACT scores and advanced course served as the Watervliet High School work. Principal,” said Watervliet School These students will be recognized at Board member Bill Spaulding at the graduation with special tassels and March 14 meeting. speeches. Other Board members added their comments and appreciation for Chi- MEMSPA thanks district sek’s service to the Watervliet com- South School Principal Darla Camp- munity. bell read a letter from the Michigan “You are not going to find a guy of Elementary and Middle School Princi- higher integrity or character,” said pals Association (MEMSPA) directed Superintendent Kevin Schooley. “Mr. to the Watervliet School Board. Chisek is a tireless worker and has ad- MEMSPA thanked the district for the vocated for the students of Watervliet support and sacrifices made to enable in a fashion that makes all of us proud WHS Principal Greg Chisek will Campbell to serve as the organiza- and honored to call him our colleague. retire, effective August 31, 2011. tion’s President this past year. Recog- We’re sad to see him go but happy for LINC proposes reducing that to $1.15. nizing the importance of the district’s him and his family.” At North and South schools, costs cooperation, the organization ex- Chisek has been an educator for 33 could be reduced from $1.05 to $.85 pressed its gratitude by presenting a years, the past 15 years as Principal of per square foot. This could result in a check to the district. Watervliet High School and the 18 potential $25,000 to $35,000 in annu- Campbell also expressed her appreci- years prior in the Eau Claire School al savings. ation to the Board for its support. District. With a 15-20% reduction in annual “Thank you for allowing me to work His retirement will be effective Aug- BRENNA LANGSTON...demonstrates her Science Olympiad experiment utility expenditures and 10-15% sav- in this capacity at the state and federal ust 31, 2011. for the Watervliet School Board. Brenna built a contraption to protect an ings in operations and maintenance, level.” egg from a 30’ fall. Here, she performs a smaller drop as an example for the facility upgrades could be accom- The Board also thanked Campbell for the March 14 meeting. Also pictured are Olympiad coaches Ben Iliff (left) Facing a science challenge plished on the savings alone, with no her personal time commitment to this and David Babcock. (Mary Brost Reck photo) The science fair came to the School additional capital outlay required. endeavor. Board, as students presented their Sci- The Board voted to authorize the re- Going to the Core “HeartSong” in concert ence Olympiad projects. The Olympi- lease of a request for proposal (RFP) Curriculum Director Carole Fetke ad drew 21 schools to Lake Michigan for an energy performance contract. updated the Board on the development March 20 at Midway Baptist Church College for the March 1 event. of the Common Core State Standards. Fourth-grader Brenna Langston dem- Senior Scholars This set of standards, promoted by a “HeartSong,” from Cedarville University, will be featured in concert at onstrated her egg-drop project. She This year, Watervliet High School number of states throughout the Midway Baptist Church at 7517 Red Arrow Highway, Watervliet, on Sunday, was given the task of developing a will be graduating the first class of nation, provides a set of standards to March 20, at 11:00 a.m. contraption to protect an egg from a Senior Scholars, a program begun four determine and achieve college and “HeartSong” is a talented group of Cedarville University students who pres- 30’ fall. Not only was her egg safe, she years ago with the then incoming career readiness. ent a fresh expression of their faith through music. Their ministry incorporates hit the bull’s-eye for a perfect score. freshmen. The standards focus on Math, English contemporary styles with traditional favorites that add up to a sound that is dis- Her School Board version survived a Chisek noted that six students will be Language Arts, and Literacy in a tinctively Cedarville. more manageable eight-foot fall. receiving this honor. kindergarten to grade 12 progression. The group has sung in churches, schools, and camps throughout the United Josh Stibal, also a fourth-grader, pre- The Senior Scholars program recog- Additionally, the standards incorpo- States. sented his rocket constructed from a nizes those students who may take rate higher level thinking into grades The public is cordially invited to enjoy this free program of Christian music. two-liter bottle. At the Olympiad, his especially difficult or advanced class- 6-12, with literacy including not only For more information, please contact Midway Baptist Church at 463-3195. project shot above the treetops before es and, as a result, may not achieve the English but history, social studies, sci- floating back to earth. highest Grade Point Averages (GPA). ence and technical subjects. Fifth-grader Arianna Rowe chal- Hot Cake Supper fundraiser March 22 lenged Schooley to match her accom- The Church of Jesus Christ of Watervliet will be holding a Hot Cake Supper plishment. She was charged with fundraiser at the McDonald’s restaurant in Coloma on Tuesday, March 22, building a bridge with only an ordi- from 5:00-8:00 p.m. nary sheet of paper. It will be an all-you-can-eat-and-drink supper. Arianna’s construction held more The charge is $3 per person, including soft drinks and coffee or tea. weight than any other structure at the Sausage will also be available at an additional cost. competition. Her bridge stood up to the weight of 303 pennies. Revival services March 23-27 Schooley, in taking up the challenge, built a paper bridge that could with- at The Church of Jesus Christ stand three pennies. Revival services will be held from Wednesday through Sunday, March 23-27, Senior art at The Church of Jesus Christ in Watervliet. The Board expressed its gratitude and Services Wednesday through Saturday are at 7:00 p.m. Sunday’s service is at honored senior Mahalia Stelter for her 11:00 a.m. artistic contribution to the school. The Church of Jesus Christ is located at 6479 N. Watervliet Road. Stelter designed and directed the Pastor is James Wade. painting of a mural that now hangs at The singing Billy Thompson family will be ministering to everyone in atten- the top of the stairs leading to the dance in song, music, and “the word.” weight-room area. The mural uses different artistic ele- ments to incorporate school history “Community Hymn Sing” March 26 and tradition into the painting, inter- Plymouth Congregational Church at 123 First Street in Watervliet (across twining faces of Watervliet Public from the laundromat) will be hosting the seventh “Saturday Night Community Schools’ coaches into the form of a Hymn Sing” on March 26, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Panther head. The “sing” will be followed by ice cream and cookies in our fellowship hall. Aiming for the energy star All are welcome. Representatives from LINC presented Come and join in with others to sing favorite hymns. the Board with the conclusions of The church phone number is 463-5581. their energy audit of the district. The presentation compared energy used by the district with the savings improve- Please share your good news with ments could provide. Current utility costs for the High the readers of the Tri-City Record... School/Middle School, the Board was e-mail to [email protected] told, runs about $1.20 per square foot.

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400 Medical Park Drive Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 4 63-3111 CommunityHospitalWatervliet.com Letters and Commentary March 17, 2011 Tri-City Record 3 tributions of our sponsors and help of Contessa Wine Cellars, DiMaggio’s Record, Sharon Yoder State Farm In- local volunteers. A big thank you goes Pizza, Edgewater Bank, Four Seasons surance, WTP, other anonymous don- Didn’t like cartoon “Nice job,” to planners of out to the following: Pool and Spa, The Friendly Tavern, ors, and our two leprechauns! Broadwater Enterprises Inc., Captain Honor Credit Union, Hotspot, John’s Thank you again for your support, making fun of religion St. Patrick’s Day Parade Kirk’s Coloma Car Wash, Chemical Glass, Krenek RV Center, Lane and we look forward to our 2012 cele- Dear Editor, Dear Editor, Bank, City of Coloma, Coloma Fire Automotive, LOMA Theatre, Moss bration next year, which will fall on I was really disappointed in Jim I would like to say “nice job” to the Department, Coloma Lionesses, Colo- Chiropractic, M & M Polishing; St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17. Keech’s cartoon in the 3/10/2011 planners and participants of the Colo- ma Motor Sports Inc., Coloma Public Coloma Lions Club, Midwest Civil Sincerely, paper. ma St. Patrick’s Parade! It was a fun Works, Coloma Township, Coloma Engineers, Randy’s BP, Tri-City Coloma St. Patrick’s Day Committee Mostly, it’s funny and enjoyable but I parade. Watervliet Chamber of Commerce; sure didn’t like him making fun of Every year, they seem to have more religion - very rude. participants. I know people won’t agree with me I would also like to thank the lady and neither will he (Jim), but to each who gave me candy to give to the his own. But I still didn’t like it! It folks next to me that couldn’t easily wasn’t even funny like cartoons are get to the curb. supposed to be. Melissa Stibal Laura Winkel Turnout at St. Pat’s Lake Michigan Admirals Parade in downtown need your help on road Coloma was wonderful to championship Dear Editor, Hello, everyone! Thank you to all that participated in The Lake Michigan Admirals have the St. Patrick’s Day evening lighted won the 2010-11 North Division parade that was held on March 12 in Championship by beating the Chicago downtown Coloma. Even though the Steam, 121-98. evening was chilly, the turnout of Now we are off to Pikeville, Kentuc- spectators was wonderful as they ky, to play the Seven City Knights of watched almost 30 entries parade Portsmouth, VA, on Saturday, March through the downtown. 19th. If and when we win, we will The sponsorships received were used play the winner of the East Kentucky/ to award first, second and third place Savannah Storm game on Sunday at in winning categories of Best Float, 2:00 p.m. Costumed Individual, Marching Unit This will be an amazing opportunity and Decorated Vehicle, as well as an to bring home another trophy and Overall winner. move us on to Beaumont, Texas, for We distributed $1,000 in gold coins the ABA Final Four tournament. between all the winners, as well as These trips are going to cost $10,000 generous gift certificates and other total and we have raised $1,000 so far. prizes donated by area merchants. We have a lot of work to do but I The winner of our window display know that all things are possible. this year was Lakeside Books and the If you would like to sponsor or donate store received $150 of advertising, to the Admirals organization, please courtesy of the Tri-City Record. call me at 1-269-208-3397. We could not do this without the con- If you would like to sponsor a fan to onions; but by that time I was in and chips man and I both had the same go on the fan bus, the cost is only shock. I had never seen meat boiled kind of wringer washer but he used his $100 and we have 30 seats left. Every white and I was not sure of the benefit for cleaning potatoes. little bit helps. or even the taste. So when I went into labor, everyone Thanks for your time and considera- The Olive said that is one thing they was out on the street... wishing us luck tion and I look forward to hearing would eat many times, and it was the as we pulled away in the local taxi. So from you. God bless! Back best. they all knew about the birth of our Chris Glisson 1-269-208-3397 So I have never been able to try and new little one. Owner/GM Lake Michigan Admirals eat Irish stew like my friend, Olive, At that time, we were not able to find By Anne Bayer,Fence Co-publisher made; but, hopefully, if you all make it out the “flavor” of the baby (I mean WHS wrestlers appreciate First off, I want to wish all of you a had taken the double-decker bus to to the area restaurants you will have the sex) ahead of time. So there I sat support at state finals Happy St. Pat’s Day. I hope it is going another town to shop for the day. better fare. after his birth, all by myself in the hos- Dear Editor, well for you. The one thing I know for Olive bought five pounds of potatoes This week I also want to wish son pital. The Watervliet High School wrestling sure about this holiday is that you are and she carried it all over the outside Justin a “Happy Birthday.” I can re- The nurses had taken Justin back to team had six wrestlers qualify for the supposed to wear green, but usually market. member when I was in the hospital the nursery and Karl had hitched a individual state finals at The Palace of when I go to my closet I do not have I remember saying to her, “Why did after he was born and Karl had left, for ride all the way back to our base, for Auburn Hills. green. But I also have never been you buy such a large bag? “ he had been there all night long. I was we were about four hours away from We would like to thank Advantage In- pinched. I can remember that happen- She said to me, “Ach, wee girl, we eat told by one of the nurses that it was Alconbury, our home base. My family stallations, Specialty Irrigation, Kaden ing as a small child but not since then, them for our tea.” That surprised me... the first day of spring, so I felt the and Karl’s were in the states and no Photography, Ed and Eunice Holland, thank goodness. that two people could eat five pounds world was also happy to have Justin in one knew that we had a brand new son Brian Ward, Towana Austin, Rita During our first years of marriage of potatoes for one meal. it. and he was born on the first day of Lynch, Dr. Schaefer, Dr. Kuriata, Ger- when we lived in England, one of my One time I went to her apartment When he was born, we were living in spring. maine Drake, Sherry Adams, and Ka- best friends at the time was from the while she was cooking an Irish stew Oundle and we lived on High Street So this year on March 20, make sure tina Loomis for their Panther pride Mourn Mountains in Belfast. She and I watched very closely to make above the fish and chips shop. The to wish all the people you know and and supporting the wrestlers. taught me so much about her culture sure I would understand the process. I local “Bobby” even stood under our love a “Happy Spring.” We sure need Thanks also to all of our friends and in Ireland, and I was amazed at some was surprised because I had thought I window on cold nights and I would it this year. families for their love and support. of the things they did in her country. knew how Irish stew was made. take him a cup of tea to warm him up. Watervliet wrestlers She told me about things like chill She took hamburger and she boiled it After living there for a year, we knew Even if you do not have the birth of a Marcus Rodriquez, Brock Thumm, blains; this comes when you put your white and then, when the flavor was everyone on the street. The green gro- new baby to shout about, make sure Brett Thumm, Travis Martin, cold feet too close to the hearth, and all gone, she added her vegetables. cer would save me green apples, for that we all are happy for the new sea- Dan Isbrecht and Jaxon DeHaven that really hurts for a time. Yes, you guessed right... potatoes and that was one of my cravings. The fish son and maybe a new beginning. One time when we were shopping, we carrots. I think she also put in some

postponed for at least the last three Many years ago, the WBA sought to go out to the Papa Scott’s intersection. years. improve the business climate down- I hope that there’s never an accident Now the work is slated to get done town by reducing the speed limit to 25 while a fire truck is making the detour. this summer. miles an hour. Which reminds me… a request some While the work is much needed and MDOT did the traffic count and years ago to put a stop sign or signal at long overdue, I’m not entirely sure the informed the WBA that the City speed Papa Scott’s got basically the same Karl’s redesign is the best for local traffic. limit could be increased to 40 miles response; MDOT’s job is to keep the From the plans I’ve seen, M-140 will per hour because that was the average traffic moving (out of town), plus be three lanes from Airport Drive to speed cars were traveling safely on the there had to be a history of fatal acci- the freeway. The third lane is to be the road. dents at the site. By Karl Bayer, Editor and Publisher Kolumn left-turn lane. Presently, there is a MDOT is hosting a public “open multiple-lane configuration on the When I protested, the MDOT official house” on Thursday, March 24, from “YOU’VE CHEATED US”…the local Postmaster and ask why your south side of town; the roadway on the told me, “Our business is moving traf- 3:00-6:00 p.m. at City Hall. caller told me Monday morning. mail is not getting delivered. north side is four lanes. fic on state highways quickly and If you have any interest in being stuck She said she just got her Tri-City Here are some local post office num- While the three-lane road may move smoothly, not slowing it down...” on the side of the road, waiting to the Record Monday morning and sympa- bers: Bangor, 427-8201; Benton traffic more efficiently, it is less user- That’s why Pleasant Street is one-way single lane traffic to clear to get to thized with my complaint of people Harbor, 926-8227; Coloma, 468-6311; friendly to traffic attempting to enter for a block off Main Street. MDOT work on time or the kids to school, stealing newspapers and then realized Hartford, 621-3701; and Watervliet, the road from side streets. wouldn’t require the railroad to put in you might want to stop in. she had missed the St. Patrick’s 463-6142. A three-lane road north of the down- a pedestrian crossing gate at the inter- Remember, when you leave City Hall Parade in Coloma Saturday night Ask your Postmaster to put a “trace” town will have traffic on Riverside section that would allow two-way you have to go around the block to get because the paper was delivered late. on the delivery of your newspaper Drive, Baldwin and West Parsons traffic. So now, when there is a fire back to Main Street. I was starting to apologize, when she (and any other mail) you suspect is not backed up to Paw Paw Lake, waiting north of town, the fire trucks have to hung up the phone. getting delivered in a timely and con- to get on the road when school is in Hers was not the first call… several sistent manner. session and on holidays when there is subscribers with Benton Harbor ad- a lot of traffic. Now, the four lanes TRI-CITY RECORD LLC dresses did not get their newspapers allow traffic to turn onto M-140 with dba Watervliet Record - Coloma Courier - Hartford News M-140 RECONSTRUCTION until Monday. less waiting. 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Watervliet, MI 49098 WILL NOT BE That’s unfortunate and very frustrat- If anyone doubts this happening, just (269) 463-6397 Fax 463-8329 LOCAL-TRAFFIC FRIENDLY ing, as I explained to another caller remember any recent heavy snowfall E-mail to: [email protected] www.tricityrecord.com Monday, because the papers get ad- The City and Charter Township of where there is only one lane clear on Karl Bayer, Publisher/Editor Amy Loshbough, Business Manager dressed, paid for and mailed out exact- Watervliet is blessed and cursed by M-140 and traffic is present. Anne Bayer, Advertising Sales Bonnie Bannen, Copy Editor ly the same way, same place and same having a state highway slice through A three-lane configuration out past time every week. the middle of the community. USPS669-340 permit for the Tri-City Record, a weekly newspaper the Waffle House of America and with periodical postage paid at Watervliet, Michigan, 49098. Watervliet postal workers even check While other communities have the other restaurants won’t do much for Postmaster, send address changes to: P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 the bags to make sure the contents are right to control the speed limit, traffic business either, as customers will get Please notify the Tri-City Record immediately sorted correctly before getting sent to lanes and the quality of their own fed up waiting for the traffic to clear. Errors... Kalamazoo. roads, state highways (M-140) are of any errors or omissions in the news or advertising content in The road needs to be four lanes to ac- this issue. While the Tri-City Record endeavors to correct any controlled by MDOT. commodate local and highway traffic, My complaint is if you get your paper That means the speed limit, road errors or omissions that may occur, it cannot be held responsible not just a single lane north and south. for the same following the publication of the next issue. on any Friday you should always get it crossings, stop signs, traffic signals, When I brought this issue up last year on Friday. If your address is outside and repairs are controlled by the state. at a meeting, I was pretty much told Letters to the editor… The Tri-City Record welcomes all letters to the Tri-City Area (Coloma, Hartford, The good news is the state also pays not to rock the boat; the roadwork the editor. Letters are subject to editing and will be published at the dis- and Watervliet), you may get your for all those good things; the bad news might not get done if it had to be cretion of the editor. All letters must be signed and must include a phone number and address so that authorship may be verified. paper on Saturday... but then it should is the hometown folks have little or no redesigned. Letters should be typed. Letter authorship identity may be withheld come every Saturday. say in when, how, or why the work That’s not the first time MDOT has My frustration is there is nothing I gets down. by request, at the discretion of the editor. The publication deadline for let- ignored the needs of the citizens of ters to the editor is 12 noon, on Tuesday for that week’s issue. can do about poor postal service. All I Locally, M-140 has been a mess for Watervliet in favor of state highway can do is recommend you call your years and the repair project has been traffic. 4 Tri-City Record March 17, 2011 Tri-City Area History Page

I’d gone deaf.” Rolling Back The Years Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By * * * * * As reported in the local newspapers: Coloma Courier, At midnight on December 31st, a Hartford Day Spring, and Watervliet Record. new year began. This New Year has been given to us by God to use as we will. We can waste it or use it for NEWS FROM THE COLOMA COURIER good. What we do each day is 100 YEARS AGO - 1911 Trophies were presented to all the important because we are exchanging The fact that Coloma has furnished first division winners with Lois Kil- a day of our lives for it. When to- more business for the Pere Marquette mark and Gyl Johnson retaining morrow comes, today will be gone railroad during the present month of championships they had won in 1950. forever, leaving in its place some- March than it has in any correspon- 30 YEARS AGO - 1981 thing we have traded for it. May our ding month in former years goes to Members of the Coloma Junior High new year be for gain, not for loss; show that Coloma is progressing in a School 8th grade spelling team good, not evil; success, not failure. business way. placed third in the annual Cloverleaf My thanks to Dick Hatch, Arlene “Signs of Spring” - The sound of Spelling Contest held on March 3rd at mother said, “but I saw it with my Stewart (by way of Bob and Barb Hammer and Saw is heard throughout Lake Michigan College. Chaff from the own eyes. A kitten suddenly came Baker), David Kline, and others the Village. Many buildings are being “Beyond Earth” is the title the Colo- flying out of the blue sky, with its whom I may not remember. They built and repaired this spring. ma Middle School students have Grain Bin of Life paws spread, and landed right in front have all contributed bits and pieces to 60 YEARS AGO - 1951 selected for their 19-act variety show. In my computer files, I save odd bits of her. Never underestimate the my files... what would we do were it 11 Coloma twirlers were again in the The show will feature vocal and in- of stories and information. When I power of God! not for friends in this world? And I spotlight when Coloma baton twirlers strumental music, gymnastics, danc- receive a good item from a friend, I * * * * * didn’t really mean that the forgoing is won prizes at the fifth annual Michi- ing and comedy numbers. save it in “Documents.” Then, from Two elderly women were eating ‘chaff,’ because in that case I would gan State contest. Miss Joanne Hoc- time to time, I have to go through and breakfast in a restaurant one morn- not have saved it! ker was named Michigan State cham- Submitted by volunteer Barb Abrams do what I call sweeping the chaff ing. Ethel noticed something funny pion in the senior class; with Lois at Coloma Public Library, from the from the grain bin of life... items too about Mabel’s ear and she said, Kilmark in the Junior Class; Gayle Coloma Courier newspapers donated good to throw away. And, besides, I ‘”Mabel, do you know you’ve got a Johnson first in juvenile group with by the Tri-City Record. Hours: Mon- may need them some day. Incidental- rectal suppository in your left ear?” Keep up with the her sister Gyl; and Douglas Lombard. day & Friday, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; ly, some of them are hilarious but Mabel answered, “I have a supposi- local history Mickey Marks, Louis Hosbein, Judy Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, perhaps not suitable for a family tory in my ear?” She pulled it out Kibler and Pamala DeFields first in 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, newspaper. and stared at it. Then she said, as it is being made... the novice 11 division. Susan Joy Fri- 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Here are some of my recent glean- “Ethel, I’m glad you saw this thing. subscribe to the day was first in the voice group. Phone: 468-3431 ings... hope you enjoy them! Now I think I know where to find my * * * * * hearing aid.” Tri-City Record! NEWS FROM THE HARTFORD DAY SPRING Once upon a time the pastor of a * * * * * (269) 463-6397 90 YEARS AGO - 1921 shall had suffered a heart attack the church found a kitten in a tree on his From David R. Kline’s ‘Benton The interruption in Hartford’s water night before. Wrapped in blankets, he property. The kitten was afraid to News’ supply has ended, the work of clean- was helped to a neighbor’s home. come down, even refusing warm A reader suggested that I need to ing and painting the interior of the 40 YEARS AGO - 1971 milk. The tree was not sturdy enough spend more time exercising. Heck, I water tank having been completed, The junior class will present a mys- to climb, so the pastor decided that if get plenty of exercise; i.e., I stretch and the tank again filled last Satur- tery comedy called “Absolutely he tied a rope to his car and drove the truth, bend over backwards and day. The work of painting the exteri- Murder” March 31 and April 1 at the away... the tree would bend. Then he right now I am running out of cash. I FREE or of the tank and the water tower is North grade school gymnasium. could reach up and get the kitten. suppose that the reader was saying BLUEGRASS being completed. The senior band won a Division I rat- He carefully inched along, bending that I would have more spic if I had One of the problems to be presented ing in district competition Saturday at the tree a little at a time. Suddenly the less span! TheCONCERT Williams Family Band, rope broke, instantly throwing the to the new village council will be the New Buffalo. This makes the band An e-mail suggested that the best a Bluegrass & Folk group, kitten through the air and out of sight. thing to give up on New Year’s Eve is paving of north Maple street from eligible to compete in state competi- The pastor felt terrible, and he to give up giving up. will perform in a Main street to the Fruit Belt tracks. tion on May 1 at Kalamazoo. walked all over the neighborhood Didja ever think that the baby who FREE PUBLIC CONCERT Petitions for the paving have been cir- Troop 96 of the Boy Scouts are plan- asking people if they had seen a little doesn’t cry isn’t nursed? Thurs, March 24 at 7 PM culated and widely signed. Petitions ning a paper drive for Saturday, April at the kitten. No one had, so he prayed, A first-time homebuyer made me for the paving of other streets are also 3. People who wish to have paper “Lord, I commit this kitten to your smile when he asked his realtor if he Van Buren Conference Center, being planned. picked up may call Richard Kemp or 490 S. Paw Paw St., Lawrence. keeping.” had to pay extra for shutters and awn- Larry Olds for the Hartford area. A few days later, he was at the gro- This concert is sponsored by the ings. “No,” replied the realtor. “They Van Buren District Library Friends and 60 YEARS AGO - 1951 cery store and happened to see one of are on the house.” the Friends of the Lawrence Library. A fire that occupants of the house Submitted by Librarian Stephanie his church members. He glanced into * * * * * There will be a bake sale fund raiser didn’t know was burning caused ex- Daniels at Hartford Public Library her shopping cart and saw a bag of An Irishman who had a little too Call 674-3200 for more information tensive damage at 9 a.m. Friday to the from microfilm copies of the Hartford cat food. He knew that she was a cat much to drink was driving home John Minshall residence on N. Center Day Spring. Hours: Monday & Wed- hater. He asked her why she was buy- from the city one night and, of street. The blaze was discovered by nesday, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Tues- ing cat food. course, his car was weaving violently 1 Hour Photo passersby and was burning through day, Thursday & Friday, 10:00-5:00 She replied, “You won’t believe this, all over the road. A cop pulled him the roof by the time the firemen ar- p.m.; and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 but my little girl kept begging to get over. “So,” said the cop to the driver, Pharmacy rived. The fire damaged the roof, attic p.m. a cat and I kept refusing.” Finally, the “where have ya been?” Health & Beauty Aids and second floor of the house. Min- Phone: 621-3408 mother told the little girl that if God “Why, I’ve been to the pub, of gave her a cat, she would let her keep course,” slurred the drunk. Package Liquor it. The mother watched the little girl “Well,” said the cop, “it looks like NEWS FROM THE WATERVLIET RECORD 90 YEARS AGO - 1921 expects to return to Evanston this go out in the yard and get down on you’ve had quite a few to drink this Toys & Gifts On April 1, 1921, Mrs. Frank Geisler coming Monday to resume her stud- her knees and ask God for a cat. evening.” and Mrs. Jerome Abel report having ies. “Pastor, you won’t believe this,” the “I did all right,” the drunk said with Candy-Cards-Wrap seen a pair of white robins. Reports of 30 YEARS AGO - 1981 a smile. white robins have come from other A boy weighing 8 pounds, 5 ounces, “Did you know,” said the cop, stand- Open parts of the state. was born to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel ing straight and folding his arms There was a family gathering at the Hummel, Watervliet, at 6:02 a.m. on across his chest, “that a few intersec- Daily D.D. Lavely home on Easter Sunday March 21, 1981. tions back, your wife fell out of your Main St. celebrating the 73rd birthday of Mrs. Cross Country state champion Lynda car?” DAVE WILLIAMS Lavely. She prepared and served the Hagenbarth started her first high “Oh, thank heavens,” sighed the Hartford dinner unassisted and those present school track competition with a win BUILDING drunk. “For a minute there, I thought said it was one of the best they had in the 1500-meter run with a time of SALES ever partaken of. 5.33.4. FARM COMMERCIAL 60 YEARS AGO - 1951 Janet K. Woodruff, Watervliet, re- 429-7611 Stevensville DO YOU REMEMBER? Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gunn, Water- ceived a Bachelor of Science Degree vliet, are the proud parents of a 6 in Clothing and Textiles from pound, two and one-half ounce Michigan State University on March daughter, Patricia Margaret, born 14, 1981. March 18, 1951. Submitted by Sally Q. Gonzalez from Nick Youdell and Leonard Wurn ar- files at Watervliet District Library Certified rived at their respective homes in from the Watervliet Record newspa- Watervliet on Wednesday afternoon, pers donated by the Tri-City Record. from Great Lakes Naval Training Hours: Monday, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 Auto Station on “boot” leave. p.m.; Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Miss Ardis Miller, daughter of Mr. Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; and Mrs. Arthur L. Miller, a student at Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Fri- Repair Northwestern University, has been day, 10:00-5:00 p.m.; and Saturday, spending this week at home with her 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 468-5555 parents while on spring vacation. She Phone: 463-6382 Front End What is the cause for celebration in this historic Coloma High School foot- Alignment ball photo? Coach “Mac” is huddling with his winning football team. Includes front wheel drives and 4x4 PU Some players indentified are #51 Bob Molter, #50 Wes Muth, #52 Bob Irwin, #85 LaMoyne Bellinger, #95 Truman Ryan, #86 Don Ridge, and #79 $40 & Up Buddy Lowe. Most American Made Cars Please help us update the North Berrien Historical Museum records. If Open Mon - Fri 8:30-5:30 you have any information on this photo, please contact Alex Gates, Cura- DOWNTOWN COLOMA tor/Director of North Berrien Historical Museum, at 468-3330; 300 Colo- ma Avenue, Coloma. VISA & MASTER CARDS ACCEPTED

Tri-City Record Subscription Form Name______Mailing Address______City, State & Zip______Annual rate: please circle & pay the amount that applies to your address: Berrien & Van Buren Co. $38 Mich. $54 Snowbirds $58 U.S. $63 Send with payment to... Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 Pay with Credit Card... VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card provide info ... Card #______3 digit sec. code_____ exp. date ______Your Phone number______March 17, 2011 Tri-City Record 5 Skyrocketing gas My view prices underscore from the need for Capitol tion of your Social Security benefits. “all-of-the-above” Your If so, you’ll need your SSA-1099, by which shows the total amount of ben- energy strategy Fred Upton Congressman “Spring efits received in the previous year. As gas prices for Michigan families An SSA-1099 was mailed to you in approach $4 per gallon, we are all To-Do List” January, showing the total amount of painfully reminded of the need for a that one was just very recently. It’s spring-cleaning season! There’s benefits you received in 2010. If you Being tried, long-term energy strategy that em- Last week, I joined the House leader- no better time than now to start or- receive Social Security and have not phasizes increased American energy ship in announcing the American yet received a 1099 for 2010, or you or being proven? Energy Initiative, a broad-based “all ganizing and getting important tasks Japan is considered one of the most production. lost the one we sent you, you can of the above” strategy for energy cleared off your list of important earthquake-ready nations in the world. For too long, opponents of American request a replacement online at www reform that looks at both our immedi- things to do. Social Security would Its location and experience have energy have cited the time it takes to .socialsecurity.gov/1099. ate challenges and our opportunities like to share a suggested “Spring To- required that. Watching Tokyo’s build- go from exploration to production as Medicare Open Season ends on for longer-term energy security. Do List” with you. ings sway, but not collapse, during the an excuse for inaction. This is not a March 31. If you are eligible for Me- The Energy and Commerce Commit- Tax deadline is Monday, April 18. recent devastating quake event dem- reason to further delay - it is an urgent dicare Part B medical insurance, but tee that I chair will begin holding a The due date for 2010 federal tax onstrated the effectiveness of structur- call for action. you didn’t sign up for it when you series of related hearings to identify returns is Monday, April 18, 2011. al engineering designed for such a The fact is, domestic energy produc- first became eligible for Medicare, impediments that prevent greater If you plan to claim your children or challenge. When tested, the engineer- tion is projected to decrease in future you have another opportunity to ap- domestic and North American energy any other dependents on your tax ing proved true. years in large measure because of ply. Open season for Medicare Part B production. return, you’ll need to have a Social While we may ask why such devastat- actions the Obama administration has runs from January 1 until March 31, We will focus, as we have consistent- Security number for each individual. ing events happen, we might better taken to lock away our vast energy 2011. If you miss the deadline, you ly, on an all-of-the-above discussion If you don’t already have a Social ask how we too could be better pre- resources - whether it be oil, coal, or will have to wait until 2012. that asks what can be done to bring Security number for a dependant, pared for such disasters. We can ex- natural gas. Families are struggling You can learn more about Medicare down fuel prices, expand access to applications and filing requirements pect these shakeups to increase in fre- with high prices at the pump today, by visiting the Medicare Web site at affordable energy sources of all types, are available online at www.socialse quency (see Luke 21:10,11). One con- and they will not stand for a govern- www.medicare.gov or by calling 1- create more American jobs and curity.gov/ssnumber. sideration would be to make sure we ment that refuses to take the steps 800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227; reduce our dependence on foreign Request your SSA-1099 online. If have earthquake insurance. needed now to alleviate that pain for TTY 1-877-486-2048). energy. you receive Social Security benefits, But what kind of insurance can we the future. The time to fortify our energy securi- you may need to pay taxes on a por- have for personal earthquakes and Despite the President’s calls to ty is now - Michigan families and personal tsunamis that we experience? “boost domestic production of oil and businesses cannot afford further How can we be ready to withstand the gas,” the administration’s record tells delay. “shakeup”? When tested, will our a different story. Only one deep-water For your health & safety spiritual engineering prove true? drilling permit has been issued and Submitted by the Berrien County Health Department The test of good structural engineer- 269 926-7121 ing is an event that challenges it. The test of faith is also an event that chal- tial shelter. If there is no shelter near- lenges it. Personal “events,” like natu- Cooking Tornadoes by, leave the trailer and lie flat in a ral, are inevitable. How can we sur- By BCHD staff ditch or ravine. Protect your head by vive them, though severely shaken? In the spring months, tornadoes are a placing your arms over it. Do not take Spiritual engineering that is designed outside concern in Michigan. Be sure to re- shelter under your home. to withstand personal earthquakes is member the difference between Tor- Driving a vehicle: Get out of the described in 1 Peter 1:7-9, where it nado Watch vs. Warning: A tornado vehicle and take shelter in a nearby describes “rejoicing” in spite of trials the box watch means that there is a possibili- ditch or ravine; do not get under your by understanding a broader perspec- ty of a tornado forming in the area. A vehicle. Lie flat with your arms over tive of reality: “… so that the proof of Traditional recipes recalled by Olive Grady tornado warning means that one has your head. your faith, being more precious than To share your recipes with Olive, dial 463-4030 actually been spotted or noted on At Work or at School: Follow ad- that of gold, which is perishable, even radar. vance plans to move to interior hall- though tested by fire, may be found to 1 cup oil ways or small rooms on the lowest result in praise and glory and honor at Pumpkin 1 tsp. vanilla How to seek shelter... floor. Avoid areas with glass and In a home: Seek shelter in the base- the revelation of Jesus Christ… ob- 1 can of pumpkin wide, freespan roofs. ment, under sturdy furniture if possi- taining the outcome of your faith, the Bread Mix all the ingredients together and In open country: Lie in a gully, ditch, ble. In homes without basements, salvation of your souls.” From Amey (Mrs. Fred) Upton bake 45 minutes at 325 F. or low spot in the ground and hold take cover in the center part of the So the trails are meant to demon- Preheat oven to 325 F. Amey said this is really good the day onto something on the ground if pos- house, on the lowest floor, in a closet strate, to showcase, or “prove” our Grease and flour three loaf pans. after it is baked. Her family gobbles it sible. Do not seek shelter in damaged or bathroom, away from windows. faith. Sometimes we learn that our 3 cups sugar up. buildings. In a mobile home: Evacuate, and faith is stronger than we thought when 3-1/2 cups flour A variation would be to add mini- For more information, call the Berri- seek shelter in a prearranged substan- it is “proven” by trials. That’s reason 1/2 tsp. salt chocolate chips before baking. en County Health Department at 926- to rejoice. Eternity will reveal the ef- 2 tsp. soda Thanks, Amey, for adding to this col- 7121. fectiveness of our spiritual engineer- 2 tsp. cinnamon umn. ing. The earthquakes will have proven 1/2 tsp. cloves ======it. 1/2 tsp. nutmeg It would be possible to drizzle a con- 1/2 tsp. ginger fectioners sugar icing on this. If your News 4 eggs family is small, some could be frozen from 1 cup water for later use. Lansing

Investing in Yourvalue. Conversely, Future if market rates By Denise Barowicz By Sen. John Proos were to fall to four percent, you may Financial Advisor be able to sell your $10,000 bond for more than its face value, because Pro-farmer, investors will be willing to pay a pre- 154 Badt Dr., Coloma mium to earn the higher interest rate. pro-environment, 468-4153 Now, let’s flip the equation; so that Simple steps can help to prevent instead of being a bond seller, you’re pro-jobs measures a buyer. If you want to increase your heart disease Looking for investment income, you might be in- signed into law terested in a premium bond. You pay Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the a premium for the bond in return for Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Income? United States. higher interest payments for the life signed legislation providing new in- Consider of the bond, and, if you hold it until centives to encourage Michigan farm- Fortunately, there are many things you can do to maturity, you’ll still get the face prevent heart disease. Simply watching your weight and ers to voluntarily participate in the Premium Bonds value back (again barring a default). Michigan Agriculture Environmental getting daily exercise can go a long way in keeping your As an investor, you want your money Furthermore, because premium Assurance Program - his first public heart healthy for a lifetime. Michael Kelly, DO to grow so that you can achieve your bonds pay higher interest, they also acts as Governor. “If you want a healthy heart, you need to make good Family Medicine important goals, such as a comfort- pay a greater proportion of their cash The program is a voluntary, three-step lifestyle choices,” says Dr. Michael Kelly, a family practice able retirement or college for your flow before they mature, in compari- process to educate farmers, perform physician with Lakeland Community Hospital’s Community Medical Center children. But you may also invest to son to discounted or “par” bonds. on-site assessments of environmental in Watervliet. “Eating smart and exercising regularly will help your heart, and increase your cash flow. In fact, with- This helps provide for greater price risks and require third-party verifica- enhance your sense of health and well-being in the bargain.” out a strong cash flow, you may be stability, so if interest rates rise or tions that measures are in place to pro- forced to dip into your growth-ori- fall, premium bond prices typically mote soil and water conservation on Here are some simple steps you can take to be heart-healthy: ented investments to pay for short- will not decrease or increase as much their farms. r
Eat a healthy diet term needs - and if you do this re- as those of discount or par bonds. I have long been a strong advocate of peatedly, you could damage your Keep in mind that while premium this program - including being a key r
Exercise regularly prospects for attaining your long- bonds are attractive to you because of bill sponsor while in the House - be- r
Don’t smoke, or quit if you do term goals. That’s why you’ll want to their higher interest rate, they are cause it has proven successful with look at different ways of boosting unattractive to bond issuers for the Limit alcohol use Southwest Michigan farmers for r
your cash flow - one of which may be same reason. In fact, when market in- years. r
Maintain a healthy weight premium bonds. terest rates fall, some issuers may try I thank the Governor for signing these r
Have your blood pressure and cholesterol levels tested regularly To understand the nature of premium to redeem (“call”) these bonds so that initiatives because we must maintain a bonds, you’ll first want to be familiar they can issue new ones at the lower balance between supporting Michi- “If you want to begin a heart-healthy lifestyle, talk with your doctor. with the relationship between a rates. Obviously, if your premium gan’s thriving agriculture industry and Together, you can assess your risk for heart disease, and build a diet and bond’s price and its interest rate. bond were to be called, your cash protecting our natural resources. Aid- exercise program that’s right for you,” says Dr. Kelly. When a bond is issued, it sells for flow might take a hit. That’s why, ing Michigan’s second-largest indus- Changing habits can be di cult, even for the most disciplined person. face (“par”) value, which is the when investing in premium bonds, try is important, but we also must hold So start small, by putting healthy snacks in the refrigerator and walking amount returned to the bondholder you might want to look for those that when the bond matures. This bond have at least limited call protection - accountable those who purposely around the block each night. harm the environment. also comes with a “coupon” rate - the in other words, they can’t be re- The acts will encourage more farmers “Once you take small steps toward a healthy lifestyle, you’ll nd you feel interest rate that the bond will pay deemed for a certain number of to become certified - with a goal of better,” says Dr. Kelly. “That will provide the motivation you need to keep throughout its lifetime. So, for exam- years. verifying 80 percent of Michigan’s ag- going, and to build a heart healthy way of life.” ple, if you paid $10,000 for a 10-year Your portfolio should comprise a ricultural production by 2015. Mich- It’s important to get support in making lifestyle changes. Find an bond with a coupon rate of five per- number of different investments cent, you would earn $500 per year, designed to work together to meet igan will now provide farmers real, exercise partner. Exercise as a family. Ask your doctor for help if you want every year. If you held the bond until your long-term financial goals. So tangible benefits for their environ- to quit smoking. Talk to a nutrition expert about foods that are heart-smart. it matured, you’d also get your give premium bonds some considera- mental efforts. “Changing old habits takes time, patience and the support of others,” $10,000 back, provided the issuer tion as part of a well-diversified port- This is a proactive approach that says Dr. Kelly. “But building a heart-healthy life will pay rich dividends. doesn’t default. But if market interest folio. helps farmers understand the stan- rates move up to six percent, and you Before investing in bonds you should dards, while saving them time and You’ll feel better, live longer and nd yourself enjoying life in a new – and wanted to sell your five-percent bond understand the risks involved, in- money and protecting our natural re- healthier -- way.” before it matures, you’d have to offer cluding interest rate risk,credit risk sources for future generations. To nd a Lakeland physician call 1 (800)303-8399. it at a discount from the $10,000face and market risk. 6 Tri-City Record March 17, 2011 ing Competition.” The event will be COLOMA held at Guy’s Marina and they would Lakeland observes Tri-City Area Obituaries continued from Page 1 need approximately 25,000 gallons of American Diabetes reason behind this ordinance was water. with her family and friends, and trav- seeking so he could try to understand Mayor Polashak said he would turn Association Alert eling during the winter months. where the Commission was coming the request over to Public Works and Helen is survived by: a son, Chuck; from. then he would get back to Willming. Day March 22 RALPH C. KRAMER daughters Susan (Robert) Ginter and Commissioner Julia Smith implored It was approved to collect summer Tuesday, March 22, is the 23rd annu- Ralph C. Kramer, 91, of Coloma, Sharon (Leslie) Schmuhl, all of Hagar the residents to take a drive around taxes every year for Berrien County, al American Diabetes Association Michigan, former- Township; five grandchildren - town and notice all of the unsightly Lake Michigan College, and RESA. Alert Day. This one-day “wake-up ly of Hammond, Nicole and Jeffrey Ginter, Kimberly vehicles that are not being maintained A date was set for a budget workshop. call” asks Americans to take the Dia- IN, passed away Schmuhl and Kara (Chris) Schmuhl- and kept up. Commissioners will gather to finish betes Risk Test and find out if you are early on Sunday, Gowin, all of Coloma, MI, and Kath- It was also pointed out several times at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. March 13, 2011, at up the budget for the year on Saturday, ryn Seanor of South Bend, IN; her that many people may not be bothered If you are at high risk, you should Orchard Grove March 19, at 9:00 a.m. special canine companion, Dolly; one by the possessions in their own yards speak with your health-care provider. Extended Care niece, Pam Sanicki of Coloma; two but their neighbors are bothered and “We are urging Southwest Michigan Centre in Benton nephews, Barry Baser of Covert, MI, don’t want to be looking at such community members to take advan- Harbor, MI. and David Willman of Almont, ND; tage of the free Diabetes Risk Test things. A memorial service celebrating his and Maureen Bishop of Coloma. She POLICE provided by the American Diabetes Yet when asked if they had any filed, life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, was preceded in death by: her hus- Association at www.stopdiabetes.com formal complaints dealing with this March 19, at North Berrien Senior band, George; sister Nellie Baser; REPORTS or by calling (800)-DIABETES [800- issue, Commissioner Julie Smith an- continued from Page 1 Center, 6648 Ryno Road, in Coloma, brother Gerald Wilson; and her par- Charter Township. Numerous house- 342-2383] beginning March 22,” said swered “No, not on file.” with Fr. Bill Jacobs officiating. A ents. hold items were reported to be stolen Cheryl Perry, R.N., Diabetes Educa- Linda Freitag told the people that reception will be held after the serv- There will be no visitation. Mem-ori- in this incident. tion Coordinator at Lakeland Health- ice, until 4:00 p.m., on Saturday at the als may be made to Michigan Agri- they are looking for some sort of Crime Stoppers wants the person or Care in St. Joseph, Mich. Senior Center. Additional services and Women or Curtis Community Associ- “happy medium” that will be best for persons responsible for this home “If left untreated, type 2 diabetes can burial of his cremains will take place ation. the community overall. invasion and will pay up to $1,000 for lead to major health concerns, includ- at a later date in Hammond. Resident of Coloma Heights Dale information leading to their arrest. ing heart attack, stroke, kidney disease Ralph was born on October 3,1919, in Stover pointed out that, with all of the Crime Stoppers also pays cash re- and blindness,” Perry said. “The good Chicago Heights, IL, and was one of local bodies of water, Coloma is a wards on other felony crimes and the news is that type 2 diabetes can be 10 children born to Ralph H. and very recreational community. He also capture of fugitives. prevented or delayed by adopting Helen Kramer. He proudly served his Death pointed out that those sports bring rev- The Michiana Crime Stoppers Pro- some moderate lifestyle changes, in- country during WWII in the U.S. enue into the area. He said that maybe gram serves the entire Michiana cluding losing just 7% of body weight, Army. this should not be a priority but that region. Tipsters can call Crime Stop- getting 30 minutes of physical activity Ralph married Patsy Green on Notices Caroline Efua Graham, 75, of the leaders of the City should focus on pers toll-free at 1-800-342-STOP or at least five days a week and choosing February 16, 1980. He worked as an Covert, Michigan, died Saturday, fixing the streets instead. submit a tip at www.michianacrime healthy foods.” inspector at Graver Tank Car, a divi- March 5, 2011, in Franklin, Tennes- stoppers.com. The American Diabetes Association sion of the Union Tank Car Company, Other valid points made by residents see. Filbrandt Family Funeral Home, Anyone contacting Crime Stoppers (ADA) identifies the primary risk fac- in Hammond. He was a long-time were that the town was built during a South Haven, MI. will be given a code number and his or tors for type 2 diabetes as being over- member of St. Bernard’s Catholic time when garages were not necessar- Jerry Blackburn, 59, of Zeeland, her name will not be asked. weight, sedentary, over the age of 45, Church in Benton Harbor, the Coloma ily thought of or planned on. Many of Michigan, formerly of Coloma, MI, and having a family history of dia- VFW, and North Berrien Senior the City’s lots are too small to accom- died Thursday, March 10, 2011. Yn- betes. Additionally, the ADA states Center. Additionally, he was a Scout modate these vehicles in the back tema Funeral Home, Zeeland. that African-Americans, Hispanics/ Master. yards and, even then, many could not Wanted by Evelyn Marie Winslow, 92, of Latinos, Native Americans, Asian- Ralph is survived by: his wife, Patsy; even move them in and out. Hartford, Michigan, died Thursday, Americans and Pacific Islanders are at son Dennis (Ashley) Kramer of The economy was brought up, as well March 10, 2011, at Bronson Nursing the police an increased risk, as are women who Indiana; numerous grandchildren, as the recent “dogs on the beach” and Rehabilitation Center, Lawton, Photos and information about people have had babies weighing more than great-grandchildren, and great-great- debate in neighboring Hagar Town- MI. Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford. from the area who are wanted on out- nine pounds at birth. grandchildren; his stepchildren - Todd Allen Caywood, 49, of Water- ship. It was made clear that residents standing warrants for various alleged If you’ve been diagnosed with dia- Donald, Diana, Michael (Susan), vliet, Michigan, died Saturday, March feel like they are being punished for felonies are listed below. This infor- betes and would like information Dennis (Donna) and David Ladford; 12, 2011, at Lee Memorial Hospital, the messes made by just a few people. mation was provided by the Berrien about the classes and services avail- and siblings Patricia, Janet, Janice and Dowagiac, MI. Filbrandt Family Mayor Jim Polashak put an end to the County Sheriff’s Department and able through the Lakeland HealthCare Betty. In addition to his parents, Ralph Funeral Home, South Haven, MI. discussion after everyone had gotten Crime Stoppers. Diabetes Education Program, call was preceded in death by: his first Robin S. Smith, 80, of Coloma, at least one chance to say his or her (269) 683-5510, extension 5465, in wife, Mae; son Ronald Kramer; Michigan, died Monday, March 14, piece. Pamela Dawn Howze is wanted on Niles; or (269) 927-5465 in St. Jo- daughter Linda Kramer; his siblings - 2011, at Lakeland Regional Medical The very interested audience was told a felony warrant seph. Eileen, Dick, Gene, Phillip, Joseph, Center, St. Joseph, MI. Duffield & for possession of and Robert; and one stepson, Wallace that the Commission will continue to Pastrick Family Funeral Home and cocaine. Her last Pre-diabetes class March 31 Shipley. review that ordinance and if any revi- Cremation Services, Coloma. sions are made there will be another known address is The next pre-diabetes class will be Rose Hayes, 76, of Coloma, Mich- publicized hearing. in Buchanan. held on Thursday, March 31, from HELEN M. NOFFKE igan, died Monday, March 14, 2011, at “We are listening,” Commissioner 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., at the Paw Paw Helen M. Noffke, 95, passed away Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Bragg told those in attendance at the Lake Medical Center, 6559 Paw Paw Thursday, March St. Joseph, MI. Hutchins Funeral Avenue, Coloma. 10, 2011, at her meeting. “This is just a proposal.” Home, Watervliet, MI. In other news, Mike Willming asked home. Nancy L. Mears, 64, of Watervliet, Keone Jardae Goss is wanted on a the Commission if it would sponsor Helen was born Michigan, died Tuesday, March 15, felony warrant for the water supply for a new event at the American Legion on February 4, 2011, at home. Hutchins Funeral forgery. Her last Glad-Peach Festival, a “Dock Jump- 1916, in Hagar Home, Watervliet. known address is Tournament Bowling Team Township, Mich- in Benton Harbor. igan, to Bess and All You Can Eat Charles Pratt. She The family that graduated with dines together FISHthese Friday’s duringFRY Lent, highest honors from Benton Harbor stays together! March 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 15, 22 High School in 1934. On November 9, Breakfast served every Sunday 7am-noon. 1941, she married George W. Noffke Fish Fry the first Friday of every month Orlandra Lonique Girtman is 5:00 - 7:00p.m. and joined him and his family in a wanted on a felony Dinner the third Saturday of every month. at the ColomaAmerican farming operation in Hagar Township. warrant for for- Legion Post 362 Helen was active in her community in Coloma Rod & Gun Club gery. Her last at the corner of St. Joseph co-founding Countrysiders 4-H, judg- 6145 Angling Rd. Just beyond known address is and Sassafras Streets ing at the Berrien County Youth Fair, the F.O.P. hall Call ahead Public in Benton Harbor. Adults... $7, Farm Bureau, newsletter editor and for specials 468-6745 welcome! active member of Michigan Agri- Children age 3-10... $3, Women and American Agri-Women; Children under 3... Free Curtis Community Woman’s Club, Chicken Strip dinners. $6 and Zion Evangelical UCC in St. Willie Mae Jones is wanted on a fe- Joseph, MI. lony warrant for Stop by the Coloma She was innovative in the farming forgery. Her last operation introducing the concept of known address is raising young geese to weed the in Benton Harbor. strawberry fields and was an original F.O.P.Fraternal Order of Police Lodge in the farmers markets in the Chicago Kitchen open 5-8pm, area, marketing strawberries. Crime Stoppers Thursday - Friday - Saturday Helen loved the outdoors, enjoyed will pay $1,000 for fishing and snowmobiling in the U.P. information that leads to the arrest of any of these peo- 3rdFish Friday each Fry month ple. Callers don’t need to leave a name All you can eat, $8/person but will be assigned a code number. Medical & Dental Services To give information, call 1-800-342- Hall for Rent Please call on us for professional care STOP or 288-STOP. Kitchen and bar facilities... dance floor, paved parking lot This information comes from Crime Perfect for private parties, Stoppers and the Berrien County weddings, etc. 468-3432 ALL-DENTURE Sheriff’s Department. All warrants Dr. Bob Hiddema must be reconfirmed before an arrest. 3470 Angling Rd., Coloma To comment on the accuracy of this Same Day Denture Repairs & Relines information, call (269) 983-7141, ex- Sets of Dentures for less than $1,000 tension 6287. Immediate Dentures $210 Economy Dentures Call For Free Consultation 269-637-0414 or 800-498-5007 8080 Moorsbridge Rd., Suite 101, Portage 555 Broadway, South Haven www.all-denture.com CHIROPRACTIC WHY SUFFER? Most emergencies seen same or the next day! Dr. Andy DeHaven Lifestyle Chiropractic 7652 Red Arrow Hwy. Watervliet (269) 463-4100 Movie Guides & Community Calendar March 17, 2011 Tri-City Record 7 Watervliet Public Schools “Kute Kids”… “THIS KUTE KID”...is Caylee Marie Don- Calendar of Events aldson, at 4 month old, the daughter of Jere- Thursday, March 17 my and Roslyn of Polkton, North Carolina. After-School Tutoring, Middle She was born August 3, 2010. Her grandpar- School & High School, 3:00-4:00 ents are Jim and Dawn Forrester of Polkton; p.m. and Jack and Deborah Donaldson of Stan- Concert Choir at Southwest Michi- field, NC. Her great-grandmother is Alice gan Vocal Festival, Western Michigan Vacanti of Watervliet, Mich. HARTFORD HIGH SCHOOL “STUDENTS OF THE WEEK”...for University, Kalamazoo. Share a photo of your “Kute Kids” with your March 7-11 were (from the left) Tony Griffith, Mark Efting, Olivia Friday, March 18 friends, neighbors, and relatives who read the Freehling, and Nelsy Bazan. (Contributed MSVMA State School Solo and En- Tri-City Record. Make sure you write your kids’ photo) semble Festival. names on the back of the picture and include any other information about Play Group for Children 0-5 Years it you’d like to see in the paper, including mom and dad, grandma and Old, South School, 9:30-10:30 a.m. grandpa, and so on. Send the photo to the Tri-City Record, P.O. Box 7, Saturday, March 19 Watervliet Middle School Watervliet, MI 49098. Pick up the photo after it appears in the paper or MSVMA State School Solo and En- “Student of the Week” include a stamped, self-addressed envelope and we’ll mail it back to you. semble Festival. March 7, 2011 Monday, March 21 The seventh-grade team at Watervliet Where are your “Kute Kids”? Varsity Baseball Scrimmage at Home Middle School is proud to announce w.River Valley, 4:30 p.m. John W. Crumb as “Student of the Varsity Softball Scrimmage at Home Week.” John is the son of w/River Valley, 4:30 p.m. Mark and Pam Crumb. Tuesday, March 20 John’s dad is originally After-School Tutoring, Middle from the St. Joe area and he School & High School, 3:00-4:00 installs ceramic tile for his p.m. job. John’s mom is origi- Golf Parents Meeting, High School, nally from California... yes, Califor- 5:30 p.m. nia... and she is a teacher at Berrien Limitless... Thursday, March 22 RESA. John is an only child. A copywriter (Cooper) discovers a Kindergarten Roundup, South In school, John’s favorite subject is top-secret drug, MDT-48, that en- School, 5:30-8:00 p.m. social studies. hances intellect and other abilities. As After-School Tutoring, Middle John says he likes “to learn about the his usage begins to change his life, he School & High School, 3:00-4:00 other cultures that are out there as begins to consider the drug’s shadowy p.m. well as the people, places and he to origins; meanwhile, a group of killers Golf Scrimmage w/ Paw Paw at Lake see how different they live than we trail his every move. Cora. do.” Varsity Softball & Varsity Baseball at Mr. Burton is his favorite teacher Home w/Bloomingdale. Paul... because he is friendly, funny, and Two British comic-book geeks (Pegg JV Softball & JV Baseball at Bloom- very easy to talk to. Mr. Burton says and Frost) traveling across the U.S. ingdale. of John, “John is a great student who encounter an alien outside Area 51; Friday, March 25 has a very high interest level. John and with their unexpected new com- Third Marking Period Ends. always has something interesting to panion aboard their RV, they find Kindergarten Roundup, South add to class. Congratulations, John!” themselves chased by federal agents - School, 8:45-10:30 a.m. John’s main goal over the next few as well as the father of the young Saturday, March 26 years is to do well in school and grad- woman the trio accidentally kidnaps. High School State Band Solo & En- uate with the rest of his fellow sev- semble Festival. enth-graders in 2016. After high school, John wants to go Battle: Los Angeles... to Michigan State University to get a As a full-scale alien invasion threat- Coloma Junior High degree in journalism. After college, ens the Earth, in Los Angeles, a veter- John wants to stay around this area an Marine staff sergeant (Eckhart) Community Calendar School Scholastic and become a writer. leads his new platoon into battle with Sponsored as a community service by Outside of school, John’s extracur- an un-common enemy. Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill Principal’s List/ ricular activities include Science Send Community Calendar listings to: Tri-City Record, Olympiad and Honor Club. This is Red Riding Hood... Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098; Fax to (269) 463-8329; Honor Roll his first official year on Science Set in a medieval village that is haunt- or E-mail to [email protected] Second Trimester Olympiad, since sixth-graders can’t ed by a werewolf, a young girl (Sey- Listings must be renewed weekly; the listings deadline Ending Feb. 25, 2011 take part in the competitive portion of fried) falls for an orphaned woodcut- for next week’s newspaper is 12:00 noon on Monday. PRINCIPAL’S LIST Science Olympiad. It is John’s first ter (Haas), much to her family's dis- year on Honor Club as well. The Principal’s List includes those pleasure. Now available, “HARTFORD STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL PRINCE, Outside of school, John enjoys writ- honor students who have a straight PRINCESS and SWEETEST BABY APPLICATIONS” at Harding‘s, ing, watching vintage movies, read- “A” average for the full trimester. Chemical Bank, or online at www.hartfordmichigan.com. ing and hanging out with his family. Mars Needs Moms... Eighth Grade Thursdays of each month, 5:15-5:50 p.m. is weigh-in & meeting begins When with his family, John enjoys A young boy named Milo gains a Brandon Moore, Benjamin Olsen, at 6:00 p.m., “TOPS MEETINGS” at Riverside United Methodist their Friday night movie night, read- deeper appreciation for his mom after Vaughan Radde, Esmeralda Santos, Church, Fikes Road, Riverside. For more information, call 468-5580 or go ing with his dad and going out to Martians come to Earth to take her Macy Welche, Jooyeon Yang to www.tops.org. breakfast with his dad and grandpa on away. Ninth Grade Friday-Sunday, March 18-20, “SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN Saturday mornings. Mary Corbitt, Violette Hall, Gabri- HOME, GARDEN AND LEISURE SHOW” at the Lake Michigan Col- The seventh-grade team chose John elle Leonard, Nicholas Murray, Emi- Hall Pass... lege Mendel Center of Napier Avenue in Benton Township. Friday hours for “Student of the Week” because of ly Najacht, Conor Rockhill Two married guys are given the free- are 5:00-8:00 p.m.; Saturday hours are 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Sunday hours John’s tremendous effort in and out of dom to engage in a week’s worth of are 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Go to www.SWMHomeShow.com for details. HONOR ROLL the classroom. On top of that, his extramarital affairs, although they get Saturday, March 19, 6:30 p.m., “CHARITY DINNER AUCTION To qualify for the Honor Roll, a stu- teachers love the respect, thoughtful a little bent out of shape when their re- GALA” hosted by Hartford Public Schools Foundation for Quality Edu- dent must have a GPA of 3.00 and no insights, and humor that he brings spective wives start having fun on cation at Hartford High School. HHS baseball and softball history will be more than one “C” for the full tri- day after day. their own, too. this year’s focus. Tickets ($20) are available at the Central Office, Miller mester. Citizenship must be satisfac- Congratulations, John! tory in all cases. Thermometer , and from Foundation trustees & School Board members. Eighth Grade Sunday, March 20, 11:00 a.m., “HEARTSONG CONCERT” at Midway Lane Alsup, Luke Alsup, Theresa Watervliet Middle School Baptist Church, 7517 Red Arrow Highway, Watervliet. Call for more Anderson, Laura D. Bailey, Laura K. “Student of the Week” details, 463-3195. Open to the public; come and enjoy Christian music. Bailey, Corey Bohle, Gabrielle Cart- March 14, 2011 Sunday, March 20, 3:00 p.m., “PAW PAW RIVER ODYSSEY” presen- wright, Jason Clark, Billy Coleman The sixth-grade teachers at Water- tation at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. III, Thomas Collins, Madison Culli- vliet Middle School are proud to an- Cost is $3/person; Nature Center members are free. tan, Jenna Faultersack; nounce that Caylie Harden, daughter Valid: Fri. 03/18/11 to Tuesday, March 22, 12:40 p.m., “LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE Allison Feldten, Adeline Grooten- of Roger and Earsie Thursday 03/24/2011 MUSIC DEPARTMENT STUDENT RECITAL” in the Dance/Drama Room (F117) of the LMC Mendel Center on the Napier Avenue Campus in dorst, Michael Hazen, Tammy Hess, Harden, is this week’s **Limitless (PG13) Karlye Krueger, Dominique LeClear, Benton Township. Free and open to the public. Call (269) 927-8100, exten- “Student of the 1:30, 3:50, 6:35, 9:20 Brenda Lewellen, Katrina McNew, Week.” All teachers sion 5237, if you need more information. Breanna Melrose, Brandon Moore, agree that Caylie de- **The Lincoln Lawyer (R) Tuesday, March 22, 5:00-8:00 p.m., “HOT CAKE SUPPER FUND- Emily Morris, John Muenger; serves this special 12:50, 3:30, 6:05, 8:55 RAISER” for Church of Jesus Christ of Watervliet, at Coloma McDon- Benjamin Olsen, Quincy Querfurth, honor because she is **Paul (R) ald’s. $3 per person; includes all-you-can-eat-and-drink (soft drinks, coffee, Vaughan Radde, Jaden Reid, Auston polite, hard-working, and is commit- 1:45, 4:15, 7:00, 9:45 tea). Sausage will be available at an additional cost. Rushing, Esmeralda Santos, Tyler ted to doing quality work. **Battle: Los Angeles (PG13) Wednesday-Sunday, March 23-27, “REVIVAL SERVICES” at The Sawyer, Brittany Schroeder, Tori Church of Jesus Christ, 6479 N. Watervliet Road, Watervliet. Services are Caylie’s friend, Emily, says, “Caylie 12:35, 1:35, 3:20, 4:20, 6:05, Scott, Warren Seabury III, Kayla never gets into trouble and does her at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; and 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. Sink, Justine Springar, Clayton Stak- best to stay away from any. She is re- 7:05, 8:40, 9:40 Thursday, March 24, 3:00-6:00 p.m., “M-140 PROJECT MEETING ley, Bradly Trux; sponsible and always turns in her **Red Riding Hood (PG13) OPEN HOUSE” by MDOT at Watervliet City Hall. Jason Walter, Devon Watkins, Macy work on time.” 1:15, 3:55, 6:30, 9:10 Thursday, March 24, 6:00-8:00 p.m., “FINAL SIGNUP FOR HART- Welche, Melina Wilcox, Devin Wil- Caylie says that language arts and so- **Mars Needs Moms (PG) FORD SUMMER BASEBALL/SOFTBALL/T-BALL” at Red Arrow liams, Jaden Wurn, Jooyeon Yang, cial studies are her favorite classes in 12:10, 2:20, 4:30, 6:40, 8:50 Elementary School. Cost is $45 for baseball/softball; $30 for T-ball. Thursday, March 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m., “SMOKE-FREE LIFE SERIES Jacklyn Zvonar school. She also enjoys multiplying **Rango (PG) Ninth Grade fractions in math. In science, she par- CONTINUES” at Paw Paw Lake Medical Center, 6559 Paw Paw Avenue, 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15 Ryan Batey, Caitlin Bell, Logan ticularly liked the chemical energy Coloma. Presented this week by Michael Mayle, D.O. Berg, Nathan Bolis, Austin Browne, activity with baking soda and vinegar. **The Adjustment Bureau(PG13) Thursday, March 24, 5:30-8:00 p.m.; and Friday, March 25, 8:45-10:30 Ryan Cade, Erin Churchill, Johnny Outside of school, Caylie is a busy 1:30, 4:00, 6:30, 9:00 a.m., “WATERVLIET SOUTH SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN Cole, Austin Conklin, Mary Corbitt, young lady. She likes to attend church **Beastly (PG13) ROUNDUPAND PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION.” ?? Call the school. Sarah Czuba, Joshua DeRosa, Mady- youth activities such as interpretive 12:30, 2:40, 4:55, 7:00, 9:05 Friday, March 25, 5:30-9:30 p.m., “FIRST FREE TRAINING FOR RED CROSS DISASTER ACTION TEAMS.” Call the Berrien County son Duffield, Daniel Essmyer; dance classes and AWANA club. She Hall Pass (R) Juan Garcia, Hayley Girard, Codie Chapter of the American Red Cross for more information. also likes to design fashions. 2:05, 4:45, 7:25, 9:55 Green, Matthew Guntz, Violette Hall, After graduating from high school, Jacob Harvey, Mak Hepler-Gonzalez, Caylie would like to go to college and I Am Number Four (PG13) Mary Herman, Jessica Ingels, Bran- further her education. She would like 1:50, 9:50 Taking care of your disposal needs dace Justice, Dakota Kiser-Little, to become a fashion designer, model, Unknown (PG13) Gabrielle Leonard, Sharon McCrary, and eventually open up her own fash- 8:15 Aaron Mazigian, Clyde Milliken; ion business. She also hopes to visit Just Go With It (PG13) Orchard Hill Devota Mullins, Nicholas Murray, Los Angeles, California, some day. 4:45, 7:20 Emily Najacht, Bridget O’Brien, The sixth-grade teachers know that Alexis Pflugradt, Tyler Poschke, Caylie will achieve whatever goals The King’s Speech (R) Sanitary Landfill Conor Rockhill, Kelsey Sample, Syd- she has set for herself. Congratula- 12:35, 3:20, 6:05, 8:40 3290 Hennessey Rd., Watervliet ney Sample, Caleb Smith, Alexa tions to Caylie Harden, this week’s Flick Film: Summers, Jami Walter, Tristan Watervliet Middle School “Student of Nanny McPhee Returns(PG) 463-5588 Wright the Week.” 12:20, 2:50, 5:30 Open Monday - Friday 7a.m. - 4:30p.m., Saturday 7a.m. - 12 Noon 8 Tri-City Record March 17, 2011 Wallace, Stepich, Matthews less than 50 grams, second offense, Public Notices and Want Ads WATERVLIET Approved: 1/17/11 Minutes; Trea- on December 23, 2010, in the City of surer’s Report; payment of bills; Benton Harbor. S26, T7S, R18W, described as fol- PUBLIC SCHOOLS WANT ADS lows: Commencing 263 feet N of the 2010-11 budget amendments; Auth- Andrea Nicole Anderson, Berrien SW corner of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ REQUEST FOR BIDS ority to sign resolution; General Ap- Springs, two days in jail with credit For sale, for rent, help wanted, propriations Act resolution; fire mill- for two days served and $1,898 fines lost & found, work wanted, of said section, thence N 37.8 feet, The Board of Education of WATER- personal announcements, thence E 132 feet, thence S 39 feet, VLIET PUBLIC SCHOOLS is enter- age proposals; expiration of 1 mil and costs for the delivery of marijua- thank-you notes, etc. thence W 132 feet to the place of taining bids for yearly auditing serv- road proposal; audit contract; county na on August 25, 2010, in Benton $12.00 per ad of 25 words. beginning. ices. A bid packet may be requested agreements. Township. Correspondence: None Amy Marie Archer, Benton Harbor, Add 10c/ a word over 25 words. Which has the address of 100 Ottawa by calling Dianne Moker, Finance Repeat same ad for $2 less. St., Buchanan, MI 4107. Coordinator, at 269-463-0312. Bids Reports: Police; Wastewater Treat- 120 days in jail with credit for 23 Add $2 to border want ad. During the 6 months immediately must be submitted by April 4, 2011, ment Plant; Fire Board; Medic 1. days served and $198 fines and costs Add $2 for tear sheet. following the sale the property may at 2:00 p.m. Old Business: MDOT M-140 project. for possession of cocaine less than 25 Ad must be paid in advance be redeemed, unless determined to be (3-17-11-TCR) New Business: budget amendments; grams on November 18, 2010, in AD PLACEMENT DEADLINE abandoned in accordance with budget approval; millage proposals; Benton Township. IS NOON ON TUESDAY! MCLA 600.3241 (a), in which case WATERVLIET grounds maintenance; audit contract; Shannon David McKinney, Benton Tri-City Record the redemption period shall be thirty county agreements. Harbor, 16 months-40 years in prison 138 N. Main St., Box 7 (30) days from the date of sale. CHARTER Announcements: April meeting date; with credit for two days served and Watervliet, MI 49098 tax deadline. $198 fines and costs for possession (269) 463-6397 County Heritage Credit Union TOWNSHIP Dated March 7, 2011 Guest Comments: R. Quinn with the intent to deliver cocaine, E-mail [email protected] PUBLIC NOTICE Adjourned: 8:30 p.m. less than 50 grams, second offense, Credit Card Payment Accepted By: Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) FOR SALE BUSINESS ADDRESS: The Watervliet Charter Township Respectfully submitted, on December 10, 2010, in the City of Regular Board Meeting will be held Patricia Bambrick, Clerk Benton Harbor. TWO SPACES….at North Shore Stephen L. Langeland P.C. on Monday, March 21, 2011 at 7:00 (3-17-11-TCR) Eddie Jr. Gallegos, Lawrence, $500 Memory Gardens in the Garden on Attorney at Law p.m. at the Watervliet Township Hall, fines and costs for possession of mar- Love (Catholic). Valued at $1,575 6146 W. Main St., Ste. C 4959 M-140 Hwy., ijuana on June 30, 2010, in Water- each; make an offer. (269) 429-1626. Kalamazoo, MI 49009 Watervliet, MI 49098. Persons with LIEN SALE vliet Township. (3-17, 2-24-11-TCR) 269-382-3703 THE FOLLOWING UNITS - have FOR RENT (3-10, 3-17, 3-24, 3-31-TCR) special needs, as defined in the Jamall Deshawn McElrath, Benton Americans with Disabilities Act, been taken under possession by Harbor, 90 days in jail with credit for ONE-BEDROOM UNFURNISHED should contact the Township Clerk. Sparkle U-Stor-It for lack of pay- four days served and $1,808 fines …Apartment. Stove, refrigerator, PUBLIC NOTICE Patricia Bambrick ment. These units will be auctioned and costs for possession with the in- washer, dryer, and car port. Lease Watervliet Charter on April 8 if the Tenant fails to claim tent to deliver marijuana, second required. $350 per month. No CITY OF Township Clerk unit. offense, on November 9, 2010, in the Smoking. Call 468-5567. WATERVLIET (3-17-11-TCR) Linda Alexander, Benton Harbor, (3-17, 2-24-11-TCR) City of Benton Harbor. MI; Unit #262 FREE DOGS BOARD OF REVIEW James Edward Chuhak Jr., Coloma, Viola Allison, Benton Harbor, MI; MALE & FEMALE…English Bull- TO: ALL RESIDENTS OF CITY 15 months probation and $898 fines CITY OF Unit #71 dogs FREE to a good home. Vet OF WATERVLIET and costs for possession of cocaine Robert Decosta Jr., Powderly, TX; checked; if interested, contact Adam CITY OF WATERVLIET BOARD WATERVLIET less than 25 grams, second offense, Unit #28 Williams@[email protected]. OF REVIEW WILL MEET AT THE on July 15, 2010, in Hagar Township. (3-17, 2-24-11-TCR) WATERVLIET CITY HALL, 158 NOTICE OF Linda Ellis, Benton Harbor, MI; Unit David Demetrius Caulton, Bento WEST PLEASANT STREET, PUBLIC HEARING #39 Harbor, 11 days in jail with credit for Queen Hull, Benton Harbor, MI; WATERVLIET, MI 49098 The City of Watervliet will hold a 11 days served and $1,966 fines and On Wednesday, Unit #98 THURSDAY, MARCH 24 Public Hearing at their workshop costs for possession of cocaine less Jackolin & Antonio Ingram, Benton March 23, 1:30 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M. meeting on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, than 25 grams and possession of mar- Harbor, MI; Unit #210 6:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. at 6:30 P.M. at the Watervliet City ijuana with the intent to deliver on Larry Jones, Benton Harbor, MI; “Uncle Don” FRIDAY, MARCH 25 Hall, 158 West Pleasant Street, Wa- October 21, 2010, in Benton Town- Unit #211 will celebrate his 9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 tervliet, MI 49098. The purpose of ship. Linda Klapthor, Coloma, MI; Unit 1:30 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M. the public hearing is to receive public Terry Deyoung Self, Benton Harbor, 81st birthday. #98 LETTERS OF PROTEST WILL BE comment on the proposed West 60 days in jail with credit for 33 days Michele Lee, Benton Harbor, MI; ACCEPTED IF RECEIVED BY Downtown Access Road Improve- served and $1,778 fines and costs for Happy Birthday, Unit #44 5:00 P.M. MARCH 23 ments Project. possession of cocaine less than 25 David Martin, Benton Harbor, MI; RAITIOS TENTATIVE FACTOR The Watervliet City Commission will grams on October 6, 2010, in the City Don! Unit #239 AGRICULTURALN/A N/A consider a proposal to apply for of Benton Harbor. Much love, Barbara McDavid, Las Vegas, NV; COMMERCIAL 201 1.0000 Community Development Block Tommie Earl Jackson, Benton Har- Unit #63 Bonnie, Ken & family INDUSTRIAL 301 1.0000 Grant (CDBG) funds from the Mich- bor, 180 days in jail with credit for Benny Meekins, Benton Harbor, MI; xoxoxoxo RESIDENTIAL 401 1.0000 igan Economic Development Corp- four days served for possession of Unit #83 ALL 3 CLASSES TENATIVE FAC- oration in the amount of $287,000. marijuana, second offense, on Octo- Kamecia Woodward, Kalamazoo, TOR 1 The CDBG funds will be used to ber 10 in the City of Benton Harbor. MI; Unit #74 MERRY BURKHOLDER resurface the road that provides Lamarco Darnell Hawkins, Benton NOTICE OF Deborah Young, Benton Harbor, MI; WATERVLIET CITY CLERK access to the DDA parcels west of M- Harbor, 42 days in jail with credit for Unit #43 FORECLOSURE (3-3, 3-10, 3-17-11-TCR) 140. The road will be reconstructed 42 days served and $128 fines and (3-17, 3-24-11-TCR) SALE at a lower elevation to improve costs for possession of marijuana on November 24, 2010, in Lincoln STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. A SYNOPSIS drainage, construct a new loading Township. DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- zone and drive approaches, relocate COLOMA CHARTER SENTENCES Lawrence Allen Scott, Benton Har- ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY overhead electric lines underground, The following bor, 18 months-20 years in prison INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL TOWNSHIP upgrade the service meter feeds, in- with credit for 34 days served and BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. stall decorative lighting, install storm sentences were issued REGULAR MEETING $1,466 fines and costs for possession PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE sewer catch basins, replace the sani- March 9, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Berrien County with the intent to deliver cocaine less AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF tary sewer under the road, and resur- Present: Parrigin, Kraemer, Becht, than 50 grams and possession of a YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY face portions of First Street. Courts Aviles, Duffield, Fulton, Mitchell firearm by a felon on December 1, DUTY. Any interested group or persons (Compiled by Annette Christie) Approved consent agenda and Febru- 2010, in the City of Benton Harbor. ATTENTION PURCHASER: This wishing to review the proposal may Justin Wayne Miller, Benton Harbor, ary expenses totaling $155,590.91 Clarence Laverne Powell Jr., Benton sale may be rescinded by the fore- do so during the normal City Hall 36-240 months in prison with credit Approved North Berrien Historical Harbor, 16 months-40 years in prison closing mortgagee. In that event, business hours of 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 for 21 days served for operating a Museum Resolution 2011/12- #03- with credit for 36 days served and your damages, if any, shall be limited P.M., Monday through Friday, by meth lab in Benton Township in July Chartiable Gaming Licenses $1,398 fines and costs for possession solely to the return of the bid amount contacting Ms. Merry Burkholder, of 2010. It was discovered on July 21 Approved $2000.00 for Glad-Peach of cocaine with the intent to deliver tendered at sale, plus interest. City Clerk, at (269) 463-6769 for an when public safety personnel re- Festival less than 50 grams, second offense, MORTGAGE SALE - Default has appointment. sponded to a possible house fire on Approved 2011/12 Budget/Truth in on November 29, 2010, in the City of occurred in a Mortgage made by David M. Brinker, Mayor North Street in the township. As the Taxation meeting for March 30, 2011 Benton Harbor. James L. Washington and Michelle Published March 17, 2011 fire was being extinguished, it was Approved Resolution 2011/12-#01 (3-17-2011-TCR) M. Washington to Country Heritage Township meeting dates determined that evidence was present Credit Union dated February 15, to show that the manufacturing of The family that Approved Resolution 2011/12-#02 WATERVLIET 2008, and recorded on February 21, Appt of Twp Attorney, Auditors, methamphetamine had taken place, dines together 2008, at Liber 2830, page 129, Engineers, Legal Publishers, Banks, CHARTER causing the fire. Miller was being treated for burns at Watervliet Com- stays together! Berrien County Records. No pro- & Planners Breakfast served every Sunday 7am-noon. ceedings have been instituted to TOWNSHIP munity Hospital. He was subsequent- Adjourned 7:55 p.m. Fish Fry the first Friday of every month recover any part of the debt, secured Respectfully submitted, REGULAR MEETING ly arrested for the charge. Dinner the third Saturday of every month. by the mortgage or any part thereof Sandy Kraemer Jerry Mario Rodgers, Benton Har- and the amount now claimed to be SYNOPSIS bor, 30 months-40 years in prison Coloma Charter Township Clerk February 21, 2011 Coloma Rod & Gun Club due on the debt is $32,589.96. (3-17-11-TCR) with credit for 40 days served and Just beyond The Mortgage will be foreclosed by Call to order: 7:00 p.m. $748 fines and costs for possession 6145 Angling Rd. the F.O.P. hall a sale of the property at public auc- Present: Hutchins, Bambrick, Scheid, with the intent to deliver cocaine of Call ahead Public for specials 468-6745 welcome! tion to the highest bidder, for cash, on Keep up with all April 7, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., local time, at the North side, ground floor, the public notices of the Berrien County Courthouse, St. Joseph, MI. The property will be all year long! sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest Subscribe to the at 6% per annum, legal costs, attor- ney fees, and also any taxes or insur- Tri-City Record... ance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted un- see Page 4 der Michigan law. for details The land is located in the County of Berrien, State of Michigan and is de- or call scribed as: That part of the Se ¼ of the SW ¼ of 463-NEWS punishment to Tressel was self- March 17, 2011 Tri-City Record 9 Tri-City Area Sports & Outdoors imposed but it will be up to the NCAA to decide if that punishment was A paddler’s passion to improve enough. National writers are pointing out that My view most other coaches who have been water quality of the Paw Paw involved in this type of situation have been fired. But I don’t expect that to River and Lake Michigan from the happen to Tressel. Put in perspective, one has to ask showcased at Sarett Nature himself or herself what it will take to Press Box punish the Buckeyes severely enough so that they understand they are not Center this Sunday at 3 p.m. By Mike Leith, Sportswriter Learn more about watersheds and waterways via municipal storm-water above the rules. water quality from the perspective of a systems and surface runoff. points, Cameron Collins with eight What should really bother people is Watervliet boys end paddler on a 66-mile journey on the Snowmelt and heavy rains are a sig- points, Konner Bulat with five points, the response that both Ohio State’s Paw Paw River from the Village of nificant cause of sedimentation and season at Bridgman Matt Najacht and J.J. Wenger each Athletic Director and President of Paw Paw to Benton Harbor. erosion. The Watervliet boys varsity basket- with four points, while Jacob Flowers OSU had to say about the matter. The Two Rivers Coalition Board member The environmental impact of snow- ball team gave them a scare but in the added three points. President said that he just hoped that Kevin Haight will be giving a presen- melt is very similar to that of runoff end the Panthers fell to the Bees by a Coach Tressel would let him (the tation at Sarett Nature Center on caused by rain events and, in some 60-51 score last week in Class “C” President) keep his job, insinuating NCAA men’s Sunday, March 20, at 3:00 p.m. about ways, the impact of snowmelt can be District action. that Tressel has more power than the his paddle down the Paw Paw River. even more extreme than rain. It’s the The heavily-favored host Bees sup- bracket set President of the university does. The program is open to the public and same basic principle: The melted posedly had a cold shooting night, It’s time for another NCAA men’s Michigan got raked over the coals for the cost is $3/person or free for mem- water serves as a vehicle for pollutants while the Panthers held their own and basketball tournament and the brack- an extra 15 minutes of warm-up time bers of Sarett Nature Center. to reach our lakes and rivers. trailed 17-11 after one quarter. They ets are all filled and ready to go. one day during practice and had to Kevin will lead you along his journey However, snowmelt has the potential then saw the Bees take a 31-19 lead Both the Wolverines and the Spartans grovel in front of the NCAA in Seattle with pictures that showcase the beau- to introduce contaminated runoff to into the locker room at the half. Both made the field, while Notre Dame just last year before being punished, which ty of the Paw Paw River and its biodi- our waterways at a more rapid rate teams matched baskets in the third missed out on a number-one seed in pales in comparison to what the Buck- versity but also show you the sources than rain events; simply because the quarter to keep the margin the same, the tough Big East Conference. eyes have been getting away with. and causes of the pollutants threaten- ground is frozen and functions as an with the Bees holding a 39-27 advan- Michigan will take on Tennessee at The NCAA also accused Michigan’s ing the quality of our streams, rivers, impervious surface with little chance tage. The fourth quarter then saw Charlotte in its first-round game, Coach Rodriguez of not promoting an inland lakes, and Lake Michigan. of infiltration, much like our streets Bridgman build a 20-point lead with a while the Spartans will face UCLA in atmosphere of compliance... and if Currently, a major threat to our waters and roads. little over five minutes left to play the first round in Tampa. If the Spar- their ever was one who was guilty of is melting snow and spring rains. Snowmelt introduces most of the before the Panthers went on a run of tans win, they will more than likely that, it is Tressel. Snowmelt, just like rain, is a compo- same pollutants to waterways as their own to cut the lead to single dig- face Florida in their second game; His statement to a group of Ohio State nent of storm-water runoff. It carries would storm-water runoff, such as dirt its. However, they could get no closer while the Wolverines would most like- supporters last weekend, in part, was: pollutants from roads, highways, (sediment), dust, metal and rubber and the Bees took the contest. ly face Duke in their second-round “I apologize for the fact I wasn’t able parking lots, and bridges to local deposits, antifreeze, engine oil, pesti- Watervliet did make an impressive game. to find the ones to partner with to han- cides, fertilizers, pet waste and litter. 21-28 from the free-throw lines, Notre Dame gets to travel to Chicago dle our difficult and complex situa- These pollutants degrade water quali- which helped keep them in contention. to take on Akron in the first-round tion.” ty, harming human and aquatic life. The Panthers were led by Todd Cor- game, with a possible match-up What? How about walking down the Don’t miss this program to learn more nett with 13 points, Brad Rose and against Florida State in its second hall to your compliance department about these threats and others while Travis Bolin each with nine points, game. and telling officials there that you hearing about an exciting journey Travis Taylor with six points, Jacob The number-one seed in the tourna- have a problem. Pit Stop By Mike Leith down the Paw Paw River to where it Teunissen and Dakota Kiernan each ment is Ohio State, with the other It is pretty pathetic, yet symptomatic, enters the St. Joseph River and then with five points, while John McCarthy three seeds being Kansas, Pittsburgh of the road that the NCAA has been empties into Lake Michigan. added four points. and Duke. going down lately. If you question that Kahne wins The Panthers end the season at 8-13. The conference that had the most statement, just look at what Cam teams make the tournament was the Newton got away with at Auburn. Darlington Big East with 11. The Big Ten had But, in this world, money talks and American Legion Coloma boys fall to seven teams make it. “BS” walks. truck race Tournament Bowling Team Parchment in There should be no complaints about With both the Sprint Cup and Nation- enough basketball being on the TV the wide Series off this past weekend, all All You Can Eat Class “B” District next few weeks, as March Madness of the focus was centered on the The Coloma boys varsity basketball gets under way for college basketball. Final Hartford Camping World Truck Series that team saw its season come to an end at raced at Darlington. FISHthese Friday’s duringFRY Lent, Paw Paw High School where the Pan- summer Kasey Kahne took the winner’s spot March 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 15, 22 thers dropped their opening Class “B” Women’s NCAA in his first and possibly only truck baseball/softball start of the season after taking the lead District game to Parchment by a 56-37 field set 5:00 - 7:00p.m. score. The women’s NCAA basketball tour- with 53 laps to go, and he never at the ColomaAmerican The Comets didn’t start out too badly nament field is set as well, with play signup March 24 looked back. Kahne held on through Legion Post 362 as they trailed 14-10 after one quarter. slated to get under way this Saturday The final signup for Hartford summer three more restarts, including a final at the corner of St. Joseph However, that all changed in the sec- and Sunday. baseball and softball will be held one with three laps to go, to take the and Sassafras Streets ond quarter with the Panthers going There really were not any surprises as Thursday, March 24, 6:00-8:00 p.m., checkered flag ahead of four-time on a 19-6 run to take a 33-16 halftime far as the number-one seeds were con- at Red Arrow Elementary School. truck series champion Ron Hornaday Adults... $7, advantage. cerned. with Connecticut taking one Cost is $45 for baseball and softball; Jr. and 2010 Darlington winner Todd Children age 3-10... $3, The second half was fairly even in number-one spot, Stanford taking an- $30 for T-ball. Bodine. Children under 3... Free scoring, with the Comets putting 21 other, Tennessee in one and Baylor With Kahne being a full-time driver Chicken Strip dinners. $6 points on the board and their oppo- rounding out the top four. in the Sprint Cup, he scored truck nents notching 23 to saddle the Notre Dame is a number-two seed in wins at Darlington and Homestead- 1 Hour Photo Comets with the loss. the tournament and will take on Utah HRC summer Miami Speedway in 2004 and finished The Comets had Cameron Nattee in the first round. Tough potential op- second last year at Pocono Raceway Pharmacy with 11 points; Devin Williams had ponents in this region include Tennes- positions available to make it his fourth win in the series. five points; Deontae Haynes, Earl This week, the Sprint Cup boys get Health & Beauty Aids see and Ohio State. Michigan State is Hartford Recreation Council is ac- Taylor, and Tracey Lamar each had back in action as they will race at in the same bracket as Baylor, Florida cepting letters of interest for three Package Liquor four points; while Joel Griffin added Bristol this weekend. State, and Texas A & M. paid positions for the upcoming sum- three points and eight rebounds. There are some very worthy teams in mer baseball and softball season. Toys & Gifts The Comets end their season at 9-12 every region and it should make for a The positions available are: Park Don’t miss anymore overall. good run, with many good match-ups Director; Head Umpire; and Conces- Candy-Cards-Wrap to rival the men. of the Press Box or sions Manager. Pit Stop NASCAR Open Hartford boys season Letters of interest or resumes will be Admirals win again accepted until March 25 and can be columns this year... Daily ends with tight loss and advance mailed to: HRC, P.O. Box 332, Hart- subscribe to the ford, MI 49057. to Cardinals The Lake Michigan Admirals contin- Tri-City Record; Main St. If you have any questions, please con- The Hartford boys varsity basketball ue their drive in the ABA playoffs as tact Fred Cook at (269) 207-8676. see Page 4 for details Hartford team saw its season come to an end they took a 121-98 decision over the or call 463-NEWS last week as it dropped its opening Chicago Steam last weekend. tournament game in the Class “C” The Admirals will now play again this District to host Bloomingdale by a 46- Friday, March 18, when they take on 41 score. the Williamsburg (VA) Seven City Things started out well enough for the Knights at Pikeville, Kentucky. Indians as they vaulted to an 11-7 It will be a four-team single-elimina- first-quarter lead. The second quarter tion tournament, with the winner ad- NEW AND USED SYSTEMS IN saw the Cardinals come back to take a vancing to the ABA finals in Beau- slim 29-28 advantage. The Indians mont, Texas. STOCK AND READY TO GO! then trailed 36-33 after scoring just five points in the third quarter. They Laptops and Desktops then were outscored 10-8 in the fourth Tressel should be quarter to suffer the loss. fired at OSU Hartford had Manny Apreza with 14 Ohio State University just levied a two-game suspension and fine of $250,000 on football coach Jim Tres- sel for not reporting violations of his players to the NCAA or the university when he found out about them last Certified April. Then he lied about it again in December and said he didn’t know anything about the violations until re- Auto cently. That was also disproved after a law- yer released e-mails that he wrote to Repair Tressel last spring, warning him about the criminal investigation going on 468-5555 and involving players who traded team memorabilia for tattoos and Front End cash. The Buckeyes already had suffered Alignment suspensions for the first five games of Includes front wheel drives and 4x4 PU the season this fall for other offenses to quarterback Terrelle Pryor and four $40 & Up other key players. Then they were still Most American Made Cars allowed to play in their bowl game, Open Mon - Fri 8:30-5:30 which made a mockery of the NCAA. DOWNTOWN COLOMA Now it will be interesting to see what VISA & MASTER CARDS ACCEPTED the NCAA Infractions Committee will do with these violations. Ohio State’s 10 Tri-City Record March 17, 2011 pids Ultimate Sports Show, Grand to go in your “kit” to remove the Valley Chapter, NWTF; contact Joe wheel. Hunting & Macomber at (616) 538-2862; After that, the key necessity is a spare March 26 - D & R Sports, Kalama- tube. This item, along with an air Fishing Reports zoo, SW MI Longbeards Chapter, source, makes the bicycle the easiest NWTF; contact Gary Van Dyke at of all vehicles to actually repair on the By Angie Stair (269) 649-0384. spot. It may take five, 10 or even 20 621-4329 [email protected] minutes, but it is a very rewarding MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH feeling to “get-er-done.” The weekly Department of Natural licensed recreational anglers under Note the tube size needed on your Resources (DNR) fishing report stated Michigan law and that these activities SPORTSMEN’S tire’s sidewall; then head to the local that ice fishing is still going strong in may be observed this spring. hardware. both the northern sections of the “We appreciate anglers’ concerns DINNER Many vintage bicycles were equip- Lower Peninsula and the Upper Pen- when they witness different fishing SATURDAY, MARCH 26 ped with an air pump mounted to the insula due to the cold temperatures. methods and seasons, but we ask peo- Midway Baptist Church, located at frame. A small set of plastic tire irons The pneumatic tire was invented a They reminded anglers who are fish- ple not to interfere with Tribal mem- 7517 Red Arrow Highway in Water- are cheap and make the tire removal century ago. Ever since the first ing the rivers in the southern sections bers who are exercising their fishing vliet, will be hosting its 25th annual easy (never use screwdrivers!). bicycle wheel was fitted and aired up of the Lower Peninsula to pay close rights,” said Nick Popoff, Supervisor Sportsmen’s Dinner on Saturday, There are small “inflators” found at with this marvel, it has had the ability attention to ice flows and debris. of the DNR Fisheries Division’s Tri- March 26. Doors will open at 4:00 bike shops or online that use CO2 car- to go flat within the first 10 minutes of Pyle’s Porthole in South Haven re- bal Coordination Unit. p.m. and dinner is at 5:00 p.m. tridges for inflation. When you get operation. ported Steelhead, Brown Trout, and He recommended that if a violation is There will be displays of outdoor home, you patch the bad tube and it If you decide you love riding and start Suckers were being taken on the in progress, you can call the DNR’s gear, wildlife mounts, archery, and now becomes your spare. venturing out beyond a couple of Black River by South Haven. Report All Poaching line at 800-292- taxidermy; plus door prizes worth Assemble all of this stuff into a kit miles, the one thing that can ruin your Fishin’ Hole #2 reported that anglers 7800 and report it. over $700, including a Lake Michigan and carry it in some type of pouch or day is “flatting.” If you are a half hour are fishing the piers in St. Joseph and The spring Turkey hunting season fishing trip. bike bag and always take it along. into your hour-a-day of exercise, you catching some Steelhead, Whitefish, will open next month in some limited- Featured speaker is Charles Als- The day you forget to bring it along is could easily be four or five miles from and Brown Trout. Steelhead and Wall- quota hunt units. In anticipation of the heimer, editor of Deer and Deer Hunt- the day of your next flat (Murphy’s home when this occurs. eye have been reported taken at the upcoming hunting season, the DNR, ing magazine and television show Law). On a typical two-hour ride for me on Watervliet Dam and the Berrien Michigan Wild Turkey Hunters Asso- host. Well, this week’s about the last I want a summer weekend, I can be 15 miles Springs Dam. Some fish are being ciation (MWTHA), National Wild There will be a fish fry and venison to talk about bikes and repairs and that from home. taken on the Paw Paw River in other Turkey Federation (NWTF) and other egg rolls cooked on the site, with a kind of stuff. The weather’s trying to There are three options at this point: places. No ice fishing action has been groups are cooperating to offer wild great variety of food from tame to out- get nice and that can only mean one Walk home with you lame bike; call a reported. turkey hunter orientation courses. A door menus. thing. Check the air in the tires; it’s friend or loved one; or fix it and be on On the St. Joseph River Steelhead fee may be charged and space may be Table service is provided, along with time to hit the road! your way. I hate walking, and I don’t fishing was slow, due to muddy water; limited. coffee and water. I’ve ridden much of Van Buren want to bother anyone, so I prefer to however, a few Suckers have been In our area, there are three that will be Please bring a dish to serve 10 to County and the eastern parts of Berri- fix it and continue with the most en- caught. close by; you can contact them for de- share. en in summers past, but I’m really joyable day I was having! The DNR reminds the public that cer- tails. There is no cost, but reservations excited this season to be trying out Everyone reading this has at one time tain fishing opportunities for tribal March 19 - Gander Mountain, Port- must be made by March 20 so they new routes throughout the Tri-City or another in his or her life removed members of tribal governments locat- age Highbanks Longbeards, NWTF; can plan for seating. Area. and fixed a bike tire. If you are not ed within the 1836 Treaty of Wash- contact Todd Vohwinkle at (269) 388- To make your reservation, please call One of my joys each year is to watch blessed with quick-release axles, it is ington and 1842 Treaty of La Point are 9770; Midway Baptist Church at (269) 463- the Tour de France. On any given day, up to you to figure out what tools need different than those allowed for state- March 19 - DeVos Place, Grand Ra- 3195. the riders could be going by the ruins of a castle built in 1224 A.D. or may- be a monastery constructed in the 16th Participants will then solve a series of March 26 program on century. puzzles and word mysteries to earn a Nature Notebook Riding a bicycle is slow and quiet “Seychelles Islands” mystery reward. By Eileen Carlson compared to every other way of travel Sarett will present a program about The $40 fee includes the dinner, adult Sarett Nature Center Naturalist and that is what gives you the time to the “Seychelles Islands,” located off beverages, and a puzzling good time. 927-4832 [email protected] take in the scenery and sounds and the coast of Africa in the Indian Reservations and payment are due Ocean, on Saturday, March 26, at 2:00 smells... and that’s what it’s all about! Sarett Nature Center is located March 22. p.m. The bonus is the exercise and sense of at 2300 Benton Center Road The information may inspire you to accomplishment. near the intersection of “Spring’s the Thing” join Sarett’s upcoming natural history As I tell you tales of these travels, I Red Arrow Highway and I-196 tour to the Seychelles November 5-16. March 27 hope you may discover some tidbits of “Spring’s the Thing” on Saturday, information, or maybe places of inter- March 27, at 3:00 p.m. Families can est, that you didn’t know about even It is difficult for students to listen to inches tall, they can be overlooked “Mystery Night” March 26 learn the calls of the awakening frogs though you’ve driven by them a hun- their naturalist when large, noisy birds when standing in a grassy, wetland It will be puzzling time at Sarett on and toads and as well as other signs of dred times. are flying overhead. The sandhill area. They hunt in the mud for frogs, Saturday, March 26, at 5:30 p.m. The nature’s passage into the spring sea- The world just seems to slow down cranes are making their presence fish, and insects; but will also eat fundraising “Mystery Night” will be- son. when you’re on a bicycle. And in this known as they head to their roosting seeds, fruits, and aquatic plants. If gin with a puzzling menu for a catered Admission is $3 for non-member millennium, that’s a good thing. areas. necessary, they will walk quite a dis- vegetarian-friendly meal. adults; free for members and children. Next week - Chief Pokagon Although the birds stand 34 to 48 tance to find food. Miss Watervliet makes Top 10; March 17, 2011 Tri-City Record 11

LisaBy AnnetteBowman Christie Bcrownedowman is the daughter ofMiss John and AwardBlossomtime for community service was Miss Watervliet Kelsey Rogers was Susan Bowman. Miss Edwardsburg Julia Myers. She is announced as one of She is active in the National Honor the daughter of Roger and Rhonda the Top 10 finalists at Society, basketball, track and field, Myers. the Miss Blossom- and volleyball. This marks the 105th year for the time Pageant held Following graduation, Lisa plans to Blossomtime Festival and the 79th Monday, March 14. attend Hope College to eventually crowning of a Miss Blossomtime. In addition, she also become a physician’s assistant. The Blossomtime Festival is the old- received awards in First Runner-up was Miss New Buf- est and largest festival in the state of the categories of falo Molly Griffin. She is the daughter Michigan. Photogenic and Mod- Kelsey Rogers of Barry and Nancy Griffin. This year, the Blossomtime Scholar- eling. Molly is involved in volleyball, bas- ship Fund will award over $10,500 in The daughter of Norman and Shan- ketball, soccer, track, and the dance scholarships. non Rogers, she attends Watervliet team. Lainie Lu Howard Von Behren, for- High School and will graduate this She will be attending Michigan State mer Miss Blossomtime and Miss spring. University in the fall, with plans to Michigan, and radio personality Phil At the end of the evening, it was Miss graduate with a degree in business and McDonald served as masters of cere- Baroda Lisa Bowman who would hospitality and with a minor in monies for both evenings. 2011 MISS BLOSSOMTIME AND HER COURT...(from the left) Second claim not only the crown of Miss Spanish. Judges for the Miss Blossomtime Runner-up Denavvia Mojet’, representing Benton Harbor; Miss Blossom- Blossomtime 2011 but that of Miss Denavvia Mojet’ of Benton Harbor Pageant were James E. Campbell, time and Miss Congeniality Lisa Bowman, representing Baroda; and First Congeniality, voted on by her 19 other was selected as Second Runner-up. Bret McAtee, and Natasha Bell Silver. Runner-up Molly Griffin, representing New Buffalo. sister queens. She is the daughter of Cedrick and (Annette Christie photo) Toshi Stokes and Denaryl Mojet’. Denavvia is involved in choir, year- book, spirit committee, and serves as a Watervliet’s “Sunshine” makes Mr. Blossomtime BAINBRIDGE Michigan Interscholastic Forensics CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Association State Extemporaneous Court; Mr. Hartford among Top 11 finalists; his own marijuana for medical pur- Speaker. poses. Following her graduation, she plans to attend Michigan Technological BOARD OF REVIEW; Darren McCormick of Benton Harbor crowned University College of Engineering. By Annette Christie PUD UPDATE; BUDGET; Various additional awards were given The Mr. Blossomtime Court for 2011 OTHER BUSINESS out throughout the evening. The Good will be a little brighter now that The Bainbridge Township Board of Luck Ad winner and People’s Choice Watervliet’s own “Sunshine” was Review was held on March 14 and 15; Award went to Brittany Hopkins of named First Runner-up to Mr. Blos- but if you came to the Board of Eau Claire/Sodus. She is the daughter somtime. Cody (“Sunshine”) Sposato, Review or not, Supervisor Jollay said of John and Patsy Hopkins. 17, son of Ben Graves and Tiffany that anyone who had a significant Selected to receive the Bob Braamse Shalon-Graves, also received a Swim- increase of 12-20% in his or her prop- wear Award. erty taxes is being reviewed. He said Sposato, is a senior attending Water- they would be looking at it to see why Hartford Strawberry vliet High School and the Van Buren there was an increase. Vo-Tech Center. He is in the EMT pro- Jollay updated the Board and public Festival Prince, gram and will test for his EMT license on the proposed Pipestone Lake PUD upon turning 18 years old. (Planned Unit Development) Commit- Princess and His future plans include attending tee meetings. He said there have been Sweetest Baby Hope College to major in pre-med and three meetings. With the help of a pro- to play football. Ultimately, he would 2011 MR. BLOSSOMTIME AND HIS COURT...includes Watervliet’s fessional planner, they have looked at applications like to become a physician specializ- Cody Sposato. Pictured are: (from the left) Mr. Nice Guy DeAvondre the guidelines in the Zoning Ordi- ing in trauma. He would like to one Jones, representing Benton Harbor; Second Runner-up David Reimers, nance and have come to some conclu- now available day return to Berrien County and representing St. Joseph; First Runner-up Cody Sposato, representing Wa- sions that will be presented at the reg- Applications are available for the serve as an emergency department tervliet; and Mr. Blossomtime Darren McCormick, representing Benton ular Planning Commission meeting on Hartford Strawberry Festival Prince, doctor in a local hospital. Harbor. (Jordan Krieger photo) March 21. Princess and Sweetest Baby contests. “Sunshine” shares the court with Mr. He gave the Board members a copy of Children living within the City or Blossomtime Darren McCormick, Pamela Jones. Miss Berrien Springs Elissa Walter the budget they have been working on Township of Hartford or in Keeler representing Benton Harbor; Second Following his high school graduation, and Miss Baroda Lisa Bowman also for the 2011-2012 fiscal year and may apply. Runner-up David Reimers, represent- DeAvondre plans to attend Michigan received Photogenic awards. asked the members to look it over and Applications are available at Hard- ing St. Joseph; and Mr. Nice Guy State University to major in business Walter also received a Communica- let them know any comments, ques- ing’s, Chemical Bank, or online at DeAvondre Jones, also representing administration and minor in dance. He tions Award, in addition to Miss tions, or insights they might have. www.hartfordmichigan.com. Benton Harbor. has received his varsity letter in track Stevensville Symone Tripodis and A budget hearing will be held when Picture date for the contesttants has McCormick is the son of Lisa Lloyd. and field as well as football. He has Miss Edwardsburg Julia Myers. the annual meeting is held March 28 been set for Saturday, April 2, from His future plans include obtaining a also been on the Honor Roll. The Showcase of Queens judges were at 7:00 p.m. in the Township Hall. 1:00-4:00 p.m., at 8 South Haver bachelor’s degree in biology from Mr. Hartford Joseph Baumeister was Barbara Campbell, Mark Zacha, and Supervisor Jollay had spoken to all Street in Hartford. Eastern Michigan University and to selected in the Top 11 contestants. In Brandy Marie Godush-Cox. the people who work for the Township No applications will be taken after eventually practice in the field of he- addition to the court, he was joined by and have contracts - Building/Zoning that date. Please matology. Tommy Ryberg, representing St. Jo- Administrator Ross Rogien, Assessor Call Janell at (269) 208-5234 with In school, Darren is involved in the seph; Charlie Noble, representing Ber- Lyn Wittmann, Ordinance Officer any questions. Forensic Club, Social Studies Olym- rien Springs; Matthew Karsten, repre- Dave Dent, Electrical Inspector Ron piad, Benton Harbor Area School senting Niles; Nik Rettig and Rodger Ketelhut, and Mechanical/Plumbing Student Advisor to the Superinten- Thompson, both representing New Inspector Ed Wainwright - and all had Kindergarten dent, and the Benton Harbor Alumni Buffalo; and Kyle Dufour, represent- agreed to stay at the same pay as last Chapter Kappa Kappa Alpha Psi- ing Dowagiac. year. roundup/preschool Kappa Leaguer. At church, he serves The judges for the Mr. Blossomtime The Board will also stay at the same registration at as the Church Choir Director and key- Contest were Bonnie Kanicki Wilson, pay, as will the people taking care of board player. Keith Wilson, and Courtney Davis. the snow and grass for the Township. Watervliet South He is in the National Honor Society, Board members approved the paying was a Social Studies Olympiad Fin- of insurance in the amount of $9,452, School, March 24-25 alist, and has been on the Dean’s List Showcase of Queens which covers workers’ compensation Watervliet South School will hold its for four years. During the Mr. Blossomtime Contest, and insurance on the building, equip- kindergarten roundup and preschool Reimers is the son of Randy and the audience received a sneak peak at ment, etc. registration on Thursday, March 24, Monika Reimers. the 20 young ladies vying for the title They approved mid-month bills of from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.; and on Friday, His future plans include attending of Miss Blossomtime. The Showcase $1,624.98 and monthly bills in the March 25, from 8:45 to 10:30 a.m. in Michigan State University to receive a of Queens resulted in awards being amount of $42,289.80. Payroll was the school gymnasium. degree in business. He hopes to come presented in the categories of photo- also approved in the amount of Kindergartners must be 5 by Decem- back to St. Joseph one day with a job genic, modeling, and communica- $6,025.65 ber 1, 2011; and preschoolers must be at Whirlpool and dreams of eventually tions. Berrien County Sheriff’s Deputy R. 4 by December 1. becoming the CEO. Miss Watervliet Kelsey Rogers re- Adams presented the figures for Parents should bring their child, proof During the contest, David was pre- ceived awards in the Photogenic and IN TOP 11 CONTESTANTS...Mr. Sheriff’s Department activity in Bain- of residency, birth certificate, child’s sented a $300 college scholarship for Modeling categories. Hartford Joe Baumeister made the bridge Township for the month of Jan- Social Security card, and immuniza- selling the most Good Luck ads in the Brittany Hopkins, Miss Eau Claire/ Top 11 at the 2011 Mr. Blossomtime uary. There were 50 complaints tion record. program. Sodus; and Eva Balich, Miss Three Contest. worked in the Township, with four The Health Department will be at the Jones is the son of Wesley Henry and Oaks, also received Modeling awards. (Jordan Krieger photo) tickets issued and 10 arrests made. school on Friday, March 25, to test the children’s vision and hearing. COUNTRYSIDE ACADEMY ENROLL NOW FOR 2011/2012 Young 5’s through 12th Grade All Day Young 5’s & Kindergarten Public School – No Tuition - A “Promise Zone” School - After-School Programs & Child Care - Rural Setting - Safe Environment - F.A.R.E. 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EXPANDED COVERAGE– SAME LOW RATES! That’s 3,450 More Reasons to Advertise in the Bloomingdale NORTH BERRIEN FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENT...won Best Overall Telephone Directory! in Coloma’s Lighted St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The department’s lighted trucks were all decked out in green lights and shamrocks. (Christina Gelder photos) The Advertising Professionals from Jarod Yoder Premise Sales Lighted St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Manager Coloma draws large crowd, 30 entries By Christina Gelder www.hansondirectory.com The hundreds who came into Coloma are currently canvassing in your area for the annual Lighted St. Patrick’s for the 2011-2012 issue of the Day Parade may have been cold but the show was not a disappointment. Saturday was chilly and windy but the darkness of the evening definitely Telephone Directory Brandon Knopf helped to showcase the thousands of lights used to illuminate the 30 units Be there when your customers need you most... when they are ready to buy! that participated in the yearly trek LAKESIDE BOOKS...at 222 N. through the downtown area. Paw Paw Street in Coloma won the For information on cost-effective Yellow Pages advertising, call While folks warmed up with hot St. Patrick’s Day Window Display chocolate and cookies, the awards cer- Contest. Several businesses partici- emony began with the singing of pated in the contest, vying for the 1-800-622-0034 “God Bless America.” Awards were top spot and the prize. handed out in four categories: March- ing Unit, Costumed Individual, Dec- All of the winners received generous orated Vehicle; and Float. prize packages, including gold coins First place in the costumed individual and gifts donated by local businesses. was Maddie Henagan. Next year’s parade is already being Top honors in the Decorated Vehicle thought of, as the leap year will make category belonged to the Glad-Peach it possible for it to take place on the Prince and Princess, followed by actual holiday. So mark your calen- Coloma Motor Sports in second place, dars for Saturday, March 17, 2012. M & M Polishing in third and Inter- lochen Neighborhood Association in fourth place. Free bluegrass The Coloma Marching Band took home first place for Marching Unit. concert sponsored Compassion Gymnastics and Coloma by the Friends on American Legion Post #362 won sec- ond and third places in the Marching March 24 Unit division. The Williams Family Band, a note- Chemical Bank was the first-place worthy bluegrass and folk group, will winner in the Float category and be performing in a FREE CONCERT Freshwater Church with its live band on Thursday, March 24, at 7:00 p.m. at rocked into second place. the Van Buren Conference Center, 490 Overall, the winner of the 2011 S. Paw Paw St., Lawrence. Lighted St. Patrick’s Day Parade was This concert is sponsored by the Van the North Berrien Fire-Rescue Depart- Buren District Library Friends and ment. Friends of the Lawrence Library. They have performed extensively throughout southwestern Michigan. HARTFORD CHEER TEAM...members are: (front row, from the left) Ashley Hopson, Samantha Tuttle, M-140 project In addition to the concert, the Friends Chelsey Lynch; (second row, from the left) Whitney Blakeman, Cassandra Goss, Hailey Phebus, Hali Burchfield, of the Lawrence Library will be hold- Erin Baumeister, Autumn Sweet; (back row, from the left) Aspen Gerlach, Cassie Sullivan, Allana Messias, “open house” ing a “bake sale” to raise funds for Gabriella Garza, Cristina Alvarez, and Kristen Lamphere. Coach is Jenny Phillips and assistant coach is Katie library programs. Palmer. (Lee Browndorf photo) March 24 This concert is free and open to the public. It is a fun event for the whole All our best wishes to the Hartford H.S. Cheer Team; may at Watervliet family. The library is located at 212 N. Paw you have a safe and exciting season! City Hall Paw St., Lawrence. The Michigan Department of Trans- Call 674-3200 for more information. portation (MDOT) is holding an You’re always winners with us! “open house” for the planned recon- struction of M-140 in Watervliet, Berrien County. MDOT staff will be Coloma available to answer questions and dis- The place for ALL your business needs! RRiicchhtteerr Mann Metal cuss project details. Public Library Vinyl signs - Banners - Lettering Business Cards - Letterheads - Envelopes The “open house” will be held at Wa- IInnssuurraannccee Custom Stamps - Labels Finishing tervliet City Hall from 3:00-6:00 p.m. news Business Checks - Computer Forms 621-3141 200 Prospect Street on Thursday, March 24. Dr. Seuss story time Brochures - Marketing Materials MDOT will be rebuilding more than UPS Shipping - Full Service Printing 22 S. Center Hartford 621-6464 two miles of M-140, from Dan Smith March 26 Across from Hartford H.S. 621-3651 Road to the Watervliet Charter Town- On Saturday, March 26, from 11:00 ship Hall. a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Coloma The $7.3 million project includes Public Library Community Room, Tom Smith HAIR storm sewer replacement, water main join Lake Michigan College’s Phi Tire & Tractor Sales relocation, traffic signal upgrade, non- Theta Kappa for a Dr. Seuss story Red Arrow Hwy, FORUM freeway signing, guardrail upgrade, time. Hartford Men - Women - Children and sidewalk work. Enjoy snacks, a craft, and a story with Walk-ins Welcome the honor students from LMC. 621-2001 463-6141 Traffic will be shifted and maintained 5 W., Main St. Hartford with flag control. There will be a six- Space is limited for this event and COMPLETE LINE OF week detour for traffic on southbound signup is required. Call 468-3431 or CAR & TRUCK TIRES 621-3988 Before or after the game! M-140 at the railroad tracks in stop in today! Watervliet. Story Hour resumes April 6 Hartford hair Construction is expected to begin in Spring is on its way and the library is mid-May and run through the summer pleased to announce the return of MILLER innovations months. Story Hour! Story Hour resumes on and Wednesday, April 6, at 10:30 a.m. THERMOMETER We li Since 1934 - 75 years! sten f Join Ms. Amy for a craft, story, and MARKET irst! day song time! 14 S. Center St., spa CNA Story Hour is for children ages 3 and Hartford 621-3124 10 N. Center Street 468-8662 up. 621-4021 5061 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma It is asked that all children be accom- panied and supervised by an adult. KELLOGG OPEN There is no signup or fee required. Huffman’s Lifestyle Books and Babies and TV & Appliances HARDWARE Chiropractic HOUSE! Toddler Tales & Berrien RESA’s Parents as Teachers Huffman’s Furniture 4 W. Main St. Dr. Andy DeHaven 2pm-6pm Program and the Coloma Public Lib- Proud supporters of Hartford 7652 Red Arrow.Watervliet rary are partnering to bring two new Hartford Schools monthly reading sessions for young for more than 40 years! 621-3303 463-4100 Wednesday children and their parents. The next session is Friday, April 8, in March 23 the Crystal Palace of Coloma Public at Library at 10:30 a.m. for Babies, ages Calvin Lee birth to 17 months; and at 11:30 a.m. Lakeland for Toddlers ages 18-36 months. Culligan Water Conditioning of Coloma Funeral Browndorf Specialty Hospital Please contact Jennifer Van Beek with FREE WATER TEST Photography 6418 Deans Hill Road the Parents as Teachers Program at Call Bob 468-4373 Home Berrien Center, MI 49102. (269) 932-2545 with any questions. (dealer participation may vary) 621-4101 www.lakelandhealth.org. This is a free activity, and no signup 7080 Red Arrow Hwy 800-442-2802 8 E. Main St., Hartford is required. 463-8243