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The ( omhincd Newspapers of (he WaUTvliet Reeonl, Coloma Courier & llartfo N/C 145 • HOAGlSONS SPRlNGPOPT,.MI 49284 I TRI-CITY R I 118th Year Issue No. 34 AUGUST21, 2002 Seventy-five Cents Fired "Beachwatch" Watervliet embezzler Sunset Beach after-hours fired from school job lawbreakers to get ticketed By Karl Bayer The Watervliet Township Board said he could only enforce state law on early release from jail took steps Monday night to curtail as a Sheriffs Deputy. By Angela Stair after-hours illegal activities in Sun- Township attorney Ron Postellf Sandra Pullins, former Watervliet given an early release from jail on set Park on Paw Paw Lake. The suggested Johnson could oe ap^ City Treasurer, convicted of a fel- July 30, 2002, because of over- Board agreed to make Township pointed an ^ordinance enforcement ony in the embezzlement of more crowding. She had been arrested Sheriff Deputy Rich Johnson an officer" of the Township that would than S24,000 from the City, was and put in jail on June 24, 2002, to ordinance enforcement officer in allow him to issue citations to ordi- serve 45 days of a 180-day sen- response to resident complaints nance breakers. tence. about activities at the park. The Board also agreed to lock the Pullins, an aide at Watervliet Pub- park gate at 11 p.m. in an attempt to Interim lic Schools, had her employment Several neighbors near the North keep persons from using it afto terminated by Superintendent Bob Watervliet Road park (behind the hours. They also directed Johnson Coloma Twp. Gabel on August 8, 2002, because Board of Trade restaurant) com- to enforce the parking lot closing at of her felony conviction. plained to the Board of trash being the beach as well. Superintendent Gabel said he had left at the park and in the water, The Board also said it would con- Supervisor consulted with the Watervliet Board including condoms, syringes, beer sider closing the park at an earlier of Education in July to see what the cans and bottles, and all sorts of hour, perhaps at dusk, as suggested Board felt should be done about her "disgusting" items. by a resident. employment. Based on her convic- They also complained that while tion of a felony, the Board said a the placement of a portable toilet at School Board policy said an em- the beach resolved some problems; West Nile^ ployee of the School District should it has also caused boaters to pull up set a good example for the youth to the park all night long to use it Virus that would be exposed to her. They also complained of verbal Gabel said he went by the Board abuse from visitors to the park after of Education's guidance, but it is it's supposed to be closed at 11 p.m. detected in part of his job to be the one that lets SUNSET BEACH GATE CLOSED... Watervliet Township omclals wl Officer Johnson told the Board he someone go. He met with Pullins on start locking the gate at Sunset Beach park nights following neighbors* patrols the park regularly but other Van Buren & Thursday, August 8, to let her know complaints of disgusting^ debris and illegal activities. One observed, ^an sending people away he cannot she had been fired. "What's the point of a gate if it is left open?** (Karl Bayer photo) enforce the Township ordinance Pullins had pleaded guilty to em- that closes the park at 11 p.m. He Cass counties bezzling $24,000 from the City dur- Van Buren/Cass District Public ing her stint as City Treasurer in Health Department announced on exchange for charges on other thefts August 16 that West Nile Virus has being dropped. She was sentenced been detected in a blue jay found in to 180 days in jail with all but 45 Columbia Township, Section 4, in days suspended, five years* proba- Van Buren County and a blue jay Skateboard park found near the City of Dowagiac- tion, ordered to pay restitution (when the court determines the the County's first of the 2002 amount), perform 300 hours of Watervliet City Commission will help youngsters season. community service, and pay cost The detection was based upon and fines in the amount of $2,020. "help themselves" to get skateboard site in Hays Park recent laboratory testing conducted KEN PARRIGIN...was appointed j^e could have been sentenced to By Karl Bayer said the plans were not included in bound, for the first block off Main by the Michigan State University to the position of interim Coloma iq years in priSOn. A delegation of young skateboard the current renovation of the park Street. Animal Health Diagnostic Labora- Charter Township Supervisor enthusiasts' request for a place to because of funding constraints. tory and confirmed by the Michigan August 14, due to the recall of Pullins had admitted to the theft of ride their "boards" got a warm re- A youth in the audience presented CHARTER REVISION Department of Community Health. Supervisor Matt Moser on August funds from Watervliet school or- ception from the Watervliet City a petition of "a hundred signatures," REVIEW TO GO BACK No human cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in Van 6. Parrigin was sworn in as Sup- ganizations as well as $11,500 from Commission at its Tuesday, August including those of downtown mer- TO COMMITTEE ervisor on August 15 by Town- her job at Golden Homes and an 12, meeting. chants, requesting a skateboard park Buren or Cass counties. Ordinance Committee Chairman ship Clerk Nancy Baiers. additional $10,000 from a credit B&B Pizza Box owner Harvey in the City. Dr. David R. Johnson of the Parrigin has expressed an in- union account. The money stolen Loveland opened the discussion by Gray invited the group to attend stio s foMhe Charter Re- Michigan Department of Commu- terest in being a Republican can- from Golden Homes and the school saying there had been some conflict the next Parks and Recreation sort}e ^ 0 nronosed Hea't^ *ssue^ a Press release didate for the Coloma Township funds has been returned. with the skateboarders riding in his Committee meeting to discuss start- 66 0 August 16 regarding two probable new Charier. j Supervisor position in the Novem- parking lot on Main Street. He said ing an organization to begin ftind- human cases of Wcst N Ie He said he had compiled the City ber general election. Pullins was due in court on Tues- he told the youths, "1 can be an ad- raising efforts for a skateboard site Southwest Michi commissioners questions and sug- West Nile virus was ^ . See the story on Page 5. day, August 20, for a restitution versary or an advocate." Loveland at the park as well as seeking state gestions to be returned to the Char- tifled in Michigan at ^ ^ of (Wanda Thomas photo) hearing on the stolen money. said since the confrontation a cou- recreation grant monies. The com- ple weeks ago and a meeting with mittee meeting is set for 6 p.m. Au- ter Committee. August 2001 and was expected to He will seek a meeting with the the Police and Public Safety Com- gust 28. be seen again this year. To find out Charter Revision Committee to dis- mittee, he's had less problems. Later on in the meeting, on hearing up-to-date statistics of affected cuss the Commission's recom- Fun time at the fair "Things are much better now," he that the City had received $12,000 counties, call the West Vims mendations. said. for a lease of space on the water Hotline at 1-888-668-0869. see page 7 In other business, the Commission Parks and Recreation Committee towerlower,. commissioneCommissioner Duanuuane Cobcoddb . . ~ . Reducinivcuumig mosquitmu^qunuo exposure is Chairman Danny Gray told the suggested the funds be used as seed e . 0I"rame omas key to minimizing potential risks of DEQ with a plaque commemorating ' group that it was illegal to ride money to start the project. West Nile virus her excellent work in the paper mill skateboards, rollerblades, or bikes many ways to reduce exposure demolition project last winter. on the City si^ewdks in the down- risks. They include: MAKE CORNER OF Commissioners approved town business district. • Applying insect repellent PLEASANT & FIRST $197,576.58 in bills for the month That being said, he said the Parks containing the active ingre- A FOUR-WAY STOP of July. Finance Committee Chair- and Recreation Committee sugges- dient DEET to expose skin DPW Supt. Jimmey Bolin said he man David Haase noted the amount ted the group form an organization or clothing, always follow- agreed with resident Beverly Radj was "more than normal" because of to build a skateboarding site in ing the manufacturer's dir- de's observation that the intersec- some larger purchases, including a Sterner Park, a City park on Mill ections for use on the labe(. tion of Pleasant and First streets police car ($21,195.30). Creek on the south side of Red Ar- needs to be a four-way stop. • Avoid applying repellent row Highway. to children under 2 yearp Bolin said some traffic moves too POLICE REPORT A parent in the audience said of age and to the hands of fast along First Street and when The City Police activity report Sterner Park was too isolated to be older children because there it other traffic present it is noted the department answered 257 supervised or policed. He also noted repellents may be trans- difficult for drivers on Pleasant complaints, made 36 arrests, and that the park regularly floods. Oth- ferred to the eyes or ers in the audience agreed the park Street 10 *e"1' , Performed 30 foot patrols. The po- 0 J mouth, potentially causing was too far from public view to Police Chief Tom Schultz agreed |i e also issued 34 tickets and as- C irritation or adverse health and s ald cou d ciraw p the r e sisted other a encies 69 make it a safe place for the youths J ^ ' " 1 " g in- effects. I to gather. quired traffic order to authonze the eluding 15 assists to the Berrien • Maintaining window and rLIET SISTERS...all entered rabbits at this yeir*s Department of Public Works Su- siSna8e- County Sheriffs Dept.; Coloma door screening to keep Berrien County Youth Fair held August 12-17 at the Berrien County perintendent Jimmey Bolin told the Bolin also noted there WaS m0re TwP- Police 15; Co,oma city mosquitoes out of Youth Fairgrounds in Berrien Springs. Pictured are: (from the left) gathering that a skateboard park SISnaSe Soing UP t0 advise dnvers Police Dept., 11; and Medic 1, five Ashley Gunn, holding Buddy; Bethany Gunn, holding Snickers^and was included in the City's master Pleasant Street is one-way' west- times. See VIRUS Shawna Gunn, holding Tickles. (Wanda Thomas photo) recreation plan for Hays Park. He continued on pa^e 3 I fI

2 Tri^City Record August 21, 2002 against Watervliet? We all won- dered! • • August 21,2002 Trl-Clty Record Page 3 Letters and Commentar This fourth game changed the Back to school August 26 for ' • memory! whole Tournament. Watervliet CUEEENT EVENTS TRI-CITY RECORD LLC came back to tie the game after a Melissa Moser ANCIENTH1ST0RY??- 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 nine-run deficit. The score was IS- 2002 Michigan Apple Queen Watervliet Public Schools & St. Three arrests made in Watervliet, MI 49098 IS. WIWC MONTWS ADVANCf NflTlCH' (616)463-6397 Fax 463-8329 It was the sixth and final inning. IS THIS A COOL SCHOOL Joseph Catholic School students E-mail to: [email protected] Pinedale had two outs, with a run- OR WHAT?? Watervliet Township Concerts in By Carole Kiernan Others hired earlier for the upcom- Web site:www.tricityrecord.com ner on first base and a batter up. 0^ Have you been shopping for ing school year are: Erika Dicker- Karl Bayer, Publisher & Editor The batter hit the ball and went to school supplies? Watervliet Public son, High School special education; Amy Loshbough, Business Mgr. the park will first base. WERi/Lirr drug raid August 14 Schools and St. Joseph Catholic Liza Schramm, Middle School Bonnie Bannen, Copy Editor Watervliet threw an overthrow to According to a report by Lt. Keith Arrested were: School in Watervliet have their sup- special education; Heidi Kleinfelt, USPS669-340 permit for the first. The batter did get to second Hafer of the Berrien County Sher- Robert Joseph MuIIer, a white end with plies, textbooks and classrooms in fifth grade; Lori Romeo, third Tri-City Record, a weekly base but the runner that was on first iffs Department, on Wednesday, male with a birth date of 02/20/58, order for the first day of school, grade; and Ann Pelan, special edu- newspaper with periodical went all the way home, taking more August 14, at approximately 1:00 of Watervliet. Charges— Possession Hartford r which will be a half day on Mon- cation at South School. a.m., a search warrant was served at of Methamphetamine w/Intent to postage paid at Watervliet, MI extra bases than he should have. day, August 26, for the students 49098. Postmaster, send address The Umpire-In-Chief saw it all and COMCaRATULKTlONS St. Joseph 8683 Red Arrow Highway in Wa- Deliver, 2nd Offense; Manufactur- who attend both schools. changes to: P.O. Box 7 Alumni Band gave it to him, ending the game... Catholic School tervliet Township, which is across ing Methamphetamine; and Main- Dear Editor, Watervliet the street from Watervliet High taining a Drug House. Watervliet, MI 49098 The rules state "one base on an Father Don Wieber and members School and Community Hospital- Robert Paul MuIIer, a white male If you like happy, melodic music overthrow." Did the umpire not Public Schools of the St. Joseph Catholic School Watervliet. with a birth date of 12/21/78, of and fun, be sure to be in Ely Park in know this rule? Yes, I think he did The Watervliet School District Commission announced August 13lh Hartford Thursday, August 22, at 7 Assisting the Sheriffs Department Watervliet. Charges-Possession of because the exact same play took schedule is as follows: August 26, that they had hired a Principal for p.m. were the Berrien County Narcotics Methaphetamine w/Intent to De- place the following night and the half-day schedule for each building. the school. Parish member Jacque- Hartford High School's Alumni sNVU Unit, Berrien County Road Patrol liver, 2nd Offense; Manufacturing WE WELCOME same umpire made the runner go High School and Middle School- lyn Polaskey was hired to replace Band is sure to put on a good show. back to third. (including Watervliet Twp. Patrol), Methamphetamine; and Maintaining ^ »l ///' J \ school begins at 8:00 a.m.; half-day Jody Mahr, now the Principal of LETTERS... The band's appearance is the last Again, was he biased toward Wa- and Watervliet City Police Depart- a Drug House. dismissal is at 11:10 a.m. North Lake Michigan Catholic Elementary The Tri-City Record welcomes all in the summer series of concerts in tervliet? Did he just want the game ment. Michael William Hafley Jr, a School-school begins at 8:10 a.m.; School. letters to the editor. Letters are sub- the park and a fitting close for the to end? The search warrant was the result white male with a birth date ol half-day dismissal is at 11:20 a.m. Polaskey has a master's degree ject to editing, especially for length, hometown display of musical talent. The umpire would not hear our >K\*f/rr of a month-long investigation in 10/17/77, of Berrien Springs. Char- South School-school begins at 8:20 from Western Michigan University and will be published at the discre- Please bring lawn chairs and mos- coaches asking why he let him go LOCAL SCHOOL YARD MARQUEE -- cooperation with the Federal Bureau ges-Possession of Marijuana w/In- a.m.; half-day dismissal is at 11:30 and has 13 years of administrative tion of the editor. quito repellent. home on an overthrow? Did he get THREE MONTHS BEHIND?? OR of Investigation. tent to Deliver, 2nd Offense; and a.m. experience. For the last five years, All letters must be signed and must mad at the parents for asking why Officers seized methamphetamine, Possession of a Firearm During Beth Warner NlME MONTHS AHEADf Regular dismissal by building: she has been Regional Coordinator include a phone number or address too? marijuana, many chemicals and Commission of a Felony. High School, 2:48 p.m.; Middle for Telamon Corporation, supervis- so the authorship of controversial This umpire turned off the pitching materials used to manufacture meth- This is the second time the Narcot- School, 2:50 p.m.; North School, ing operations of six Migrant Head letters may be verified. Names will Did the machine and walked away without amphetamine (including anhydrous ics Unit has investigated and 3:05 p.m.; and South School, 3:15 Start schools. She also has two be withheld at the request of the any explanation to our coaches! ammonia), a semi-automatic assault charged methamphetamine produc- p.m. children enrolled in St. Joseph writer for sufficient reason. Letters How professional is that? The next 8-21-02 rifle, counter-surveillance equip- tion at this location, and Robert Eaton Park Breakfast price is $1.15 for all Catholic School. should be typed or at least written in team was already taking the field coach. Is that professional? ment, electronic equipment, and Paul MuIIer was on probation for , . Watervliet-GREAT JOB! And On 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September grades. Hot lunch prices are: Young Monday, August 26, will be a half ,h easy-to-read handwriting. Names for practice. After that Same, 1 had to speak | | j building $400. that conviction. better uck next year M b e after 12 at the r c in c D 5^ through fifth grade, $1.65; and day for students. School will begin Morgans celebrate 50 must be printed, in addition to the" Tournament Our kids were crushed! They even with someonep r\on hphalbehalft noff r*iiourr tonteam — . . . . ^ our fields are completed, we can located next to Community Hos- grades 6-12, $1.90. Milk is 35 cents. at 8:00 a.m. and dismiss at 11:15 signature. Send letters to: and the parents. I did speak with the knew the rule, and they knew that have tournaments of our own. pital-Watervliet, Watervliet Recrea- a.m. Tuesday will be a regular full Editor, Tri-City Record they were cheated! These boys did Tournament Director of Eaton Park, n l rS a umpire not Sincerely, tion Council will hold a meeting for The Watervliet School District has day of school, with school begin- P.O. Box 7 not understand why the game was Jon Bell, and explained to him what Shelley Taylor nominations and voting for new nine new teachers this year, four of ning at 8:00 a.m. and dismissal of Sanford and Naoma Morgan ®re tende"dZ® high school .in Denver5^^, Colo - Countryside Charter School Watervliet, MI 49098 not being umped fairly. What were happened. He himself told our head ,h (on behalf of the Watervliet members of the Recreation Coun- whom were hired at the last Board Coloma shuttle bus and private cently celebrated their 50 wedding rado. E-mail: [email protected] we to tell them? Remember, they coach and me that the rule on an know the All-Stars Peanut League-Div. B) cil. Several parents expressed frus- of Education meeting: Misty passenger vehicle riders at 3:05 anniversary with a dinner and pro- The couple met in Chicago, Illi- begins Monday, August 26 are 8-year-old boys. How do we overthrow is one base, for the batter tration this summer with things they Vranish, Middle School special p.m. Watervliet School bus riders gram following a Sunday morning nois, where they attended Moody By Wanda Thomas There have been some staff teach them sportsmanship when the and the runner. He also agreed that would have liked to have seen done education; Katie Amdt, Preschool; will be dismissed at 3:10 p.m. service at the church they attend in Bible Institute. After graduation, The school year for K-12 Coun- changes within the system. A new I had a rule? Umpire-In-Chief showed poor the ump should not have walked off Watervliet differently and now is their oppor- Jeremy Andrews, High School Hot lunch for all grades is $2.10 Lake George, Colorado. they were married at Midway Bap- tryside Charter School students will food science teacher, Cara Kowal, Dear Editor, sportsmanship, by just ending the the field like that. In that conversa- tunity to step up, get involved, and social studies; and Amy Dent, High and includes milk. Those students Naoma is a graduate of Coloma tist Church in Watervliet on August begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, was added. New teacher Patrick I would like to start by saying, game when Watervliet still had a tion, we also learned that the umpire wonderful take a more active role. School Alternative Education Dir- wishing milk only may purchase it High School, Class of 1949. San- 2, 1952. August 26. Ashley will be teaching second CONGRATULATIONS to the chance. I also feel that he did it out in question happened to be the . Recreation Doug Mundt, President, and ector. for 25 cents. ford ("Sandy") grew up and at- They moved to Colorado briefly, The day will be a half day for grade. Due to increasing enrollment, Pinedale All-Stars Peanut League- of spite toward the parents, for Tournament Director's son. Watervliet Recreation Council then back to the Midwest where stuJents, with dismissal at 11:15 a third Kindergarten classroom has experience Division B team for taking first some "Ah, come on. He looked I sure hope that Mr. Bell Sr. didn't Council says Sanford pastored churches in Chi- a.m. Normal school hours will also been added this year and ad- place at the Eaton Park Tournament. safe" comments throughout the go off and have a good laugh with cago and Harvey, Illinois; and in begin on August 27 from 8:00 a.m. ditional paraprofessionals are being at the Congratulations to Berrien Springs tournament, which is normal. This his son. Instead, I would hope that VIRUS Michigan State University, thank you Ann Arbor and Hopkins, Michigan. to 3:00 p.m. hired. for second place. You were all was not an issue of just a bad call. he taught his own son a life lesson; Mr. Meyers continued from page I and horse owners to detect quito control programs Dear Editor, He also served as Registrar at West- The Young 5's class will not begin Class lists and supply lists will be GREAT! It was a ruling, and he was wrong that if you do something wrong, cases of encephalitis in- throughout the state in an Glad-Peach The Watervliet Recreation Council em Michigan University in Kala- until Tuesday, August 27. Young posted on the elementary school Also a BIG CONGRATULA- but he couldn't admit it. I have the intentionally or not intentionally, cluding West Nile Virus in ongoing assessment of welcomes buildings. 5's meet in half-day sessions. doors by Thursday, August 22, for TIONS to my hometown team, Wa- whole thing on video if there are you should come back and apolo- wo"ld.Iike ,° thfk that horses. If a horse is mosquito populations. 1 • Draining standing water in A schoolwide technology plan is grades K-4. Festival tervliet All-Stars Peanut League- any officials that would like to view gize when you realize what you've ™a " P0SS,ble ,for 'h® Cf"ldren.,0 infected with the virus, 1 letters and/or the yard. Empty water Laboratory Efforts: The currently being written to encourage Fifth- and sixth-graders will have a place ,0 play bal1 th,s s nn Dear Editor, Division B, for taking third place! it. done or whom you've hurt. ^ P 8 from mosquito breeding there is no risk for that Michigan Department of and summer. In November of 2001, teachers to integrate technology into lists posted at their building, as will I would like to thank Joan Bell and You are all definitely winners. The lesson I have tried to teach my Maybe Eaton Park should revise sites such as flower pots, horse to directly transmit Community Health has the Recreation Council had to face the classrooms. A team of staff seventh- and eighth-graders at the the Coloma Glad-Peach Festival I feel that if Watervliet had been its no protest policy, or at least visitors the virus to other animals child out of this is that life is full of pet bowls, clogged rain increased its epidemiolo- members recently attended a con- given a fair ball game between Wa- reality that the Hays Park Project Dear Editor, High School. Class schedules will Board for the truly wonderful bad calls and unfairness. But I've make sure that the umpires that they gutters, swimming pool or humans. gist and laboratory capa- wouldn't be completed for the 2002 ference on implementing a nine- be handed out to all seventh- experience I had during the Glad- tervliet and Pinedale on Wednes- also told him that what I'm doing hire are non-biased, trained prop- We are ordering a subscription to covers, discarded tires, Crow Surveillance: The season. city to conduct surveil- month technology plan. through H'b-grade students on Peach Parade last Saturday (Aug. day, July 31, they would have made by writing this letter is to teach him erly, and are mature enough to do the Tri-City Record for our dad, buckets, barrels, cans, and most sensitive indicator of lance for West Nile Virus. ,Colom0 0 ,a ananad Hartforamorad Recreation Twenty-eight new computers have August 26. 3). The opportunity to be this year's it to the championship. Watervliet that when you believe in something, the job right. As far as the other two - ' " " i recreation George Meyers, so that he may similar sites in which West Nile Virus activity in counc 1 The laboratory has Bio- been added throughout the school Lunch will begin on August 27at a Grand Marshal was an experience 1 was undefeated 3-0. you have to stand up for yourself. umpires were concerned, they did a ' ® stepped up and offered our keep informed on local news. • an area is the presence of mosquitoes can lay eggs. safety Level 3 facilities system. cost of $2.10 a meal. Menus will be will never forget rind is an honor All of the teams played well to- The saddest part of this whole good job and were fair... the way a *eamS f,elds ,0 p ay °n- ?ave ^ We would like ,0 ^knowledge all dead crows, which is why • Avoiding activities in areas and appropriate training Persona] Desktop Assistants handed out the first day of school. that I hold dear to my heart. gether, but it was obvious to all that good umpire is supposed to be, by lips got approval from Watervliet .fte concerns, well wishes, and local health departments, thing is that after that fourth game where large numbers of from the U.S. Centers for (PDAs) were purchased for all ad- Due to the Labor Day holiday As I rode through downtown Colo- were there for that game that the promoting good sportsmanship. Public Schools to put a ball field in prayers since his current illness. Michigan Department of was given to Pinedale (Watervliet mosquitoes are present. Disease Control and Pre- ministrators, teachers, and secre- weekend, there will be no school on ma, I realized how truly blessed I Peanut Umpire-In-Chief was biased lost 16-15) our boys came back on In writing this letter, I hope that in at South Elementary School, and the George is now located at the Agriculture and Natural Mosquitoes become infected with vention to enhance existing taries. A new digital video camera Friday, August 30; and Monday, was to live in such a wonderful toward Watervliet. If anyone wit- Friday, August 2, against Berrien the future we will all have a fair Watervliet Lions Club volunteered Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Resources, and animal capacity to detect West t0 donate the materials and labor 3000 West Niles Virus when they feed on and video editor were also pur- September 2. community. Seeing people I have nessed our first three games, they'd Springs. The boys did not have any tournament. It's one thing to win or Monroe NW, Grand Rapids! control offices are partners Nile and other mosquito- essa ,0 ut fi ,d in The infected birds that carry the virus in chased for school use. known my whole life, cheering and know how well the Watervliet boys spirit left to play a good ball game; lose fairly, and it's another thing to "« ^ C P ^ « - MI 49505. in crow surveillance borne viruses. • • • 0 Watervliet School Board has once He would welcome any corre- their blood. After 10 to 14 days, the applauding my accomplishments, did despite getting the short end of they never played like they did that be cheated. throughout the state. Time- Health Care Provider again has shown its support of the spondence and/or visitors at his new mosquito's salivary glands become \Vas one of the most emotional the stick, call after call, even from day. Watervliet lost 15-3. Thank you for letting me get this ly reporting of dead crows Education: Efforts to edu- mazoo and at Trinity College/Trini- Watervliet Recreation Council by location. infected and those infected mos- moments I have had as the 2002 the beginning. We had the same In conclusion, the Peanut Umpire- out because I'm not sure it made can be made to the state's cate the medical commu- ty Evangelical Divinity School in allowing our children to use the quitoes can then transmit the virus Why attend Michigan Apple Queen. ump for all of our games, which In-Chief walked off the field with- any difference, speaking with the Sincerely, West Nile Virus toll-free nity about West Nile Virus the Chicago area. Watervliet High School softball and to humans and other animals while .1 thank you all, from the bottom of happened to be the Peanut Umpire- out shaking the hand of our head Tournament Director. The Meyers Family hotline at 888-668-0869 or are ongoing and will con- Both are graduates of the Univer- baseball fields. biting them to take blood where it Lake Michigan College? my heart, for this once-in-a-lifetime In-Chief. Did he have something through a new Web site tinue to assist neurologists, sity of Michigan in Ann Arbor. San- A special thanks to Mark Isbrecht, may cause illness. Crows are very piloted by Michigan State infectious disease doctors, ford also graduated from Western Darla Campbell, Dave Phillips, Wa- susceptible to West Nile Virus and University that can be and emergency room pro- Theological Seminary of Holland, MSU tervliet Lions Club, Big C Lumber, Thanks! will die within two to three weeks accessed through viders to identify and treat Mich. Reason #51 Watervliet School Board, mana- Dear Editor, of infection. Because of this, dead Karl's Kolumn www.michigan.gov/mda individuals. The Morgans retired in 1994 and gers, coaches, aqd the parents who I wish to extend a HUGE thank crows are the most sensitive As a woman Returning to school you won't be alone. and then clicking on "West make their home in Lake George, By Karl Bayer, Publisher & Editor Extension helped make this ball season pos- you ^or ^e wonderful coverage you indicator for the presence of West Public Education Cam- Nile Virus" and "2002 paign: A Web site, near where the 130,000-acre "Hay- Nearly 60% of LMC students are female, and one sible. have given Hilary Taylor, Miss Co- Nile Virus in an area. Specimen Collection and www.michigan.gov/mda. man" wild fire raged out of control STOP FOR THE RED LIGHTS... You may think none of us needs this Lastly, I would like to thank the loma and Miss Blossomtime 2002. Most people infected with the third of them are between the ages of 26 • 45. Submission Instructions." has been developed with earlier this summer. They did not reminder, but every year hundreds of youngsters are killed and injured by Connections members of the Recreation Council ^ ^ink that you are doing a won- West Nile Virus have no symptoms Testing of dead crows or important information have to evacuate their home, al- inattentive drivers passing school buses with red (and yellow) lights flash- Michigan State University Extension helps who have donated endless hours to ^erful job of keeping up with the of illness, but some may become ill blue jays for the West Nile ,Tlan about the West Nile Virus though they had some anxious mo- ing. people improve their lives through an make the season possible. y things that happen and take three to 15 days after the bite of an Virus will no longer be and precautions that indi- ments. Want more? The very best way to make sure you don't spend the rest of your life with education process that applies knowledge Mike Staton As we prepare for next summer, P^ce. infected mosquito. Based on prelim- needed in Van Buren viduals should take to Naoma is the daughter of Otto and Visit www.lakemlchlgancollege.edu/reasons the nightmare of killing a child getting on or off a school bus is to stop your to critical issues, needs, and opportunities. Berrien County five members of the current Rec- Thanks for a Great Job! inary evidence, about one in four County since a positive minimize their risks. Visit Florence Bittner and sister of Larry c^- when those lights are flashing. ANR Agent reation Council have chosen to Brenda Bryan infected persons will have mild reading has been received. this site and select "West and Lyman Bittner and June Rus- i^e all have to deal with youngsters on the roads, along the roads, and resign, which leaves the Watervliet Hilary's Aunt illness with fever, headache and A New Wave Mosquito Surveillance: Nile Virus," located along sell, all of Coloma. Another brother, crossing the roads. There's only one way to keep our kids safe; watch out Recreation Council in dire need of body aches, sometimes with skin of Thinking Selecting wheat varieties Local health departments the right scroll bar. Infor- Raymond Bittner, and his family fbr them, expect the worse, and be ready for anything. Be careful out It's not too early to begin planning resistant to these diseases and you new members. rash and swollen lymph glands. LAKE MICHIGAN work cooperatively with mation can also be ob- live in Poulon, Georgia. COLLEGE there... let's make sure all our children are safe. for your 2002-2003 wheat crop. Encephalitis is less common and will significantly reduce the need to the Michigan department tained by calling the West The Morgans have one son, Ran- The management decisions you may include headache, high fever, apply foliar fungicides next spring. of Agriculture, Michigan Nile Virus toll free hotline dall of Warsaw, Indiana. 1-800-252-1562 Classes begin August 26 • Register today! PROTECTING PUBLIC RIGHTS MEANS BEING RESPONSIBLE make prior to planting will have a stiff neck, stupor,, disorientation, Information regarding lodging, State University, and mos- at 1-888-688-0869. Skateboarders on the sidewalks, people misusing public boat launches, major role in determining next straw height, and flowering date is The Back Fence coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle others vandalizing public and private property at public beaches; all are year's yield potential. also listed for each variety. Live- By Anne Bayer, co-publisher weakness, and paralysis. In a few Community issues brought up recently (and, in the past, regularly) at local government The first step to producing high- stock producers or grain producers cases, mostly among the elderly, llospflal death may occur. Watervliet n^eetings. yielding wheat is to select two or who have a good market for their I have to report that even the chil- raked up at the end of the day. Usually those complaining are the private property and business owners The virus is NOT transmitted from three high-yielding and disease straw may want to select varieties dren of this area are ready to begin I do have to admit that 1 am no that end up having property losses, cleanup, and personal intrusion from person-to-person, horse-to-horse, or resistant varieties. To assist you having greater straw heights. school for the year. They have longer a fan of the cold and wet in horse-to-person. You cannot get the others' inconsideration and downright mean-spiritedness. with this, Michigan State University played and worked and did all of the winter, but I will always love virus from touching or kissing a All too often the quick and easy recommendation is to close the beach or conducts wheat variety performance Pick up a copy of the 2002 MSU the swimming that they can, and I the scenery of the snow on the hills. m park, arrest the malefactors, and to remove the access (rights) of the public person who has the disease, from a It's Back to School Time trials around the state each year. Wheat Variety Trial results from now am sure that they are ready to This is to me a sight to behold. 1 health care worker who has treated to the facility. The results of the 2002 MSU Wheat your local MSU Extension office learn and to study. also have to admit that I really love Last week's Watervliet City Commission meeting showed a glimmer of someone with the disease, or from Variety trials are now available for and use this information to select I was speaking with a friend the winter up until Christmas passes. hope. A group of young skateboarders went to the meeting to see what contact with an infected horse. Time for the immunizations, vaccinations, free from your local MSU Ex- two to three varieties to plant this other day and I said that I am so Then I can see no reason at all for THEY could do to alleviate any conflicts their activity may have in the tension office. This information Local health departments, along * Jollay Orchards^ fall. The sooner you place your seed ready for each and every new sea- the white decorations... snow I sports physicals and more. community. with the Michigan Department of provides everything you need to order, the better your chances of son. When summer is done, I am mean. t was refreshing to see a group there willing to resolve the problem. And, Agriculture, Community Health and select the best-adapted varieties for getting the varieties you want. If also done with it and ready for fall Anywayv.._y,, I sure do oge..t ahea^d of Natural Resources, and Michigan h )pefully, they will stay organized and focused to bring a skateboard park your farm. you can t find some of the public That is one of my most favorite myself. 1 hope all of you are enjoy Schedule an appointment at one of our three State University are partners in the u Watervliet that will provide them a safe and exciting place to play. It Many of the varieties have been varieties, call your local MSU Ex- seasons of all. I am sure that if I did ing getting ready for the school a so offers an improvement to the City that all will derive a benefit. West Nile Virus surveillance efforts area medical centers for all your child's tested for multiple years over eight tension office and request a list of not live in Michigan I would miss classes to begin again. Enjoy the :.ven then this bright spot doesn't overcome the larger problem; too many statewide. The system includes: locations and their performance the certified wheat seed growers in the season changes. In the fall, I new things. health care needs. FRESH MICHIGAN pieople are users and abusers of our public and private property. They leave • Human Surveillance: Lo- history is summarized in the report. Michigan. love the beauty of the leaves and all I. _als o remember «..ww.vanother. .v».reallvy ifash and debris behind them, destroy public property, harass neighbors, Use this information to select your Variety selection is your first step of the color and the crisp days with good thing in the fall is the smell of cal health departments Coloma Medical Center • 6701 Paw Paw Street and ignore regulations designed to make the places safe and pleasant for varieties and avoid selecting varie- to producing high-yielding wheat, the wind blowing all of that color the books and all of the new pencils, work closely with physi- a)!. ties based on how they perform in a There are many other management down the street. 1 remember chalkboards and school cians, infection control Coloma 269-468-0015 PFAf HFV ^ While it is up to local government to police these problems and offer solu- single year. Data from multiple practices that also determine your When we lived over on Shoielane, lunches all steamy and melted to- practitioners, hospital epi- tions, all too often the only affordable solution for governments charged demiologists, laboratory locations collected over several yield potential. You should follow a our entire yard was a maze of yel- gether. I remember peanut butter Hartford Medical Center • 525 South Center Street Bakery... Apple Pies Handmade Donuts (weekends only) with preserving the public good is to remove the opportunity, not the prob- years will provide a better predic- directors, and the Michigan good rotation, test your soil and low an j all of the colors of gold. It really did blend in the lunch bag. Hartford 269-621-4063 lem. tion of how the varieties will per- apply the recommended nutrients, was so beautiful. It made me feel as Ah, yes, here js another nice Department of Community When that happens, we see parks and beaches closed, businesses go else- form on your farm. treat your seed, calibrate your drill, if I were in someplace really spe- thought... how do you all feel about Health to identify any pos- where, and the people that really enjoy the facilities of a community are left sible cases of human Bangor Medical Center*56l90 M-43 Hwy In addition to yield, the varieties and plant during the first two weeks cial. In the house we live in now . I going to the pumpkin patch or cider disease in Michigan. OPEN DAILY 10:30am - 5:30om without any place to visit. are ranked for their resistance to of October. Contact your local MSU have to go to the neighbors for mill? These are all good things of Bangor 269-427-5304 While it is up to the government to resolve the problem, it is up to all citi- powdery mildew, septoria leaf Extension office to obtain additional some trees; but I still get to look, fall that I have loved over the years. • Horse Surveillance: The 1850 Friday Road, Coloma, MI 49038 zens to accept some of the responsibility to preserve and protect the public Michigan Department of blotch, and leaf rust. Use this infor- information regarding these prac- Try as we might, we still only have Do you have any special fall mem- Health care close to home. resources. If we don't, there soon will be none. mation to select varieties that are tices. about a half bushel of leaves to be ories? Agriculture works closely (616) 468-3075 www.jollayorchards.com with private veterinarians. i

Page 4 Tri-City Record August 21, 2002 August 21,2002 Trl-Clty Record PageS Then we all took turns standing up and telling our friends what we have Ken Parrigin appointed as Tri-City Area History been doing in the intervening years Family Heirlooms Hartford since our last meeting. After that, A Genealogy News Column by Carole Kiernan the formal part of the meeting was LaCrosse in United States history adjourned and we went on with Sites to see marry after you were settled in a Coloma Township Supervisor Township wilderness and owned property. and a master of arts degree from the The Paw Paw River Journal visiting and reminiscing. Anyone who has not taken By Wanda Thomas Township Board and was asked to positive for Dacthal; 37 of those This is not the case; Davidson University of Wisconsin-Milwau- At this point. Dear Readers, I must the opportunity to visit Due to the August 6 recall of serve. wells exceeded the drinking water Gardner purchased his land about kee in public history/museum mention that the high school all http://www.roots web.com/-m ivanb Coloma Charter Township Super- "I'll work hard," Parrigin said, standard. All information can be roadwork six years after his marriage in Cass studies, with emphasis on United these class members attended is still ur/Mivanbur.html should do so. visor Matthew Moser, Coloma "and do the very best I can. I am located on the Coloma Charter County, although in 1833 he is States history. Prior to joining there... standing on the main four There are many items and databases Charter Township Clerk Nancy very honored to be selected." Township Web site. listed as a resident of Cass County, SMC, he worked at Waukesha reinstated comers of Watervliet. But it is now to explore. If you have ancestors in Baiers called the regular August 14 Parrigin also explained that he In related business, the Board ap- County (Wisconsin) Historical By Angela Stair empty and no longer part of the Van Buren County, this should be Michigan. Township meeting to order. intends to give up any financial proved a committee of Clerk Nancy The site's search engine lets you Museum and interned at Milwaukee Hartford Township has reinstated city's educational system. the first place you look for clues. Trustee Cynthia Aviles was given business conceming the Township Baiers, Township Supervisor Ken choose a state or "all states" which Public Museum. the roadwork to be done on 71" It was full and bursting at the Do not forget that Web sites of this Board approval to serve as and his paving business. He will not Parrigin, and Treasurer Lance Becht are covered by the records held by The meeting will be held at W€(>- Avenue and 60,i, Street. scams. I can remember having type usually have a queries section. President Pro Tem because of the be bidding on any Township jobs to meet with Coloma City commis- the Bureau of Land Management. ster Memorial Library, Decatur. Because of Governor Engler's veto English classes with more than 40 This can be extremely helpful in absence of a Supervisor. that would contribute to his com- sioners to discuss a 1987 water You can be as general as putting in The meeting will begin at 7:00 in to the revenue sharing, Hartford students... nevertheless a tightly locating others seeking the same Attorney Kenneth Sparks was in pany. agreement that calls for Township a last name or you can fill out the the Community Room at the Lib- Township Board had to plan for the knit community, headed by Super- family information. The links to attendance and advised that the water users to pay double the pay- entire search engine form. rary. Refreshments will be served. Eleven apply for Zoning loss of its share, amounting to intendent Elery Donaldson and other sites are great. decision was optional if the Town- ment that City users pay. A list of those meeting the criteria This meeting is free and open to $68,734. At its August 8th meeting, The Sunset Coast Principal William Lehew. Teachers The Internet Web site, ship Board wanted to appoint an Administrator position you set comes up in front of you the public. Fall cleanup Sept. 20-30 the Township Board put the two This is a great area to have a party, were (in no particular order) Lydia all wore suits and ties. The year http://www.glorecords.bom.gov. is interim Supervisor or go without Clerk Baiers reported that the and you then choose how you Township fall cleanup dates were road projects on hold to save the which we did on a recent Saturday (Bamak) Dearing, Audrey Fay they were graduated ! bought a new a site which enables one to search Queries until the November election. Township received 11 resumes for would like to view the information. set for Friday, September 20, to $101,255 cost of 7111 Avenue and night. The Watervliet High School (Brewer) Nicoloff, Barbara suit from Judd Knapper of Kooi- out and view the original land Anyone with any information the Zoning Administrator position. This is another of a growing group Monday, September 30. Township the $20,570 cost of 60th Street. Class of 1956 invited us to be (Brewer) Parker, Icie (Brewer) Knapper in Kalamazoo. This was a documents fcr parcels of land sold about Neva Duvall, Deputy Sheriff, After Board discussion, it was The Personnel Committee will be GIACE CHRIST'AN SCHOOL'S...new High School Principal is Jeff of well thought-out, well-done Web residents may pick up free landfill The Board gave Superintendent guests at its 46* year reunion on NcNees, Donna Kay (Collins) and premier men's store, and I paid $40 by the United States government to please contact: Carole Kiernan, P.O. decided that an interim Supervisor meeting to review the applications. Springs (right). New (eacher Ed Smith (left) will be teaching Bible and sites which allows access to original permits from Kathleen at Coloma history. Shafer the power to reinstate both Saturday, July 21, 2002. We readily Roland Hays, Wayne and Shirley for that suit. individuals and "land companies." Box 81, Watervliet, MI 49098 or was needed. Clerk Baiers nomi- Township Hall records. Give it a look. Township Hall beginning Septem- projects if the Govemor's veto was accepted, because we have more Gay, Diane (Horton) and J.D. Nel- The year those newly minted The site is certainly a quick way to [email protected]. I nated Coloma Township resident demolition and ber 13. overridden. On August 13, the friends from my years of teaching at son, Karen (Kniebes) Higgen- graduates walked across the stage discover if your ancestor purchased Upcoming would like to help a reader solve her Ken Pamgin to be appointed Students report Aueust 26 Michigan Legislature did just that the old Watervliet High School than bottom, Roberta "Bobbi" (Knight) for their graduation fromWatervliet, land from the government. It also On Monday, 26 August 2002, Van mystery. Coloma Township Supervisor until construction update Candy bar sale and the revenue-sharing monies any other place in my whole career. Guertel, Arthur and Judy Loomis, WWII had been over just 11 years, allows you to view and print out Buren Regional Genealogical Soci- If you would like to have your a successor is elected in November. Architect Charles Wright ex- Berrien County 4-H clubs were have been reinstated. ; We met at The Mansion Grille Frank Pflugradt, Vincent Pratt and and we had also gotten through the copies of Land patents. You do ety will hear a presentation by Steve queries, reunion notices or other Baiers said Parrigin is active in the plained that final payment has not given permission to conduct a New faces at Grace Superintendent Shafer said he . overlooking the Lake Michigan Susan Pentridge, Donna (Spencer) mess in Korea. The marvelous free- need Acrobat Reader for this func- Arseneau, Curator of History at information of genealogical interest community and serves on the been made to Pitsch Company for candy bar fund-raiser sale in the called the Road Commission on bluff just south of St. Joseph. Soft and Bob Schuur, Lester "Chum" way system that stitches our main- tion but it is available free of charge Southwestern Michigan College. He appear here, type or neatly write Township Board of Review and on demolition work on the old Town- Township October 6-12. Profits will Wednesday, August 14, and told the summer wind and sun slanted and Erma White, Claudine (Yates) land together was not yet in exis- through the above-mentioned site. will present "Dear Mom: Letters your information to Carole the Planning Commission. Baiers ship Hall because it was not benefit local 4-H clubs and the Kiernan, P.O. Box 81, Watervliet, felt Parrigin would be an asset to County 4-H Leaders Association. Christian School Commission to go ahead with the . toward the horizon right in front of and George Badiac, and Lyndy and tence. Most of us had no concept of It certainly saved me countless from the Civil War." Arseneau will finished to satisfaction yet. projects. Both roads have been put us. On the deck our reunion com- Rosemary Smith. where Vietnam is located. Our as- hours of pouring over material in examine Cass County and other MI 49098. You may also e-mail the Board. Wright expects construction on the By Angela Stair Temporary housing back on the schedule and are to be mittee had tables, chairs and huge Throughout the evening, music tronauts had not yet walked on the the archives to locate the land pur- local areas' participation in the queries or questions to be answered Trustee Robert Molter seconded new Township Hall to begin some- Grace Christian School students teaching Bible and history. Richard permit finished by the end of the year. umbrellas, under which they set out from the 1950s wafted through the moon, and the Russians had not chase Davidson Gardner made on 1 Civil War, with a history of regi- here in the future only (be sure to the nomination and the Board unan- time during the last week of August start back to school on Monday, Van Dam will teach the sciences, The Board approved a temporary delicious snacks. The committee room from a stereo set with CDs even sent their Sputnik beeping May 1839. I had off and on for ments mustered in the area. include your mailing address for imously agreed to appoint Parrigin or the first week of September. August 26, and will see some new Julie Baker will teach fifth grade, housing permit to Dick and Rita consisted of Chum White, Vincent provided by Bobbi Knight, Karen around and around the earth. years been looking for that land Arseneau has been Curator at those who do not have the Internet as Supervisor Dacthal update faces. Four teachers and a new High and Ruth Carpenter will teach sixth purchase.The problem was I was SMC Museum since June 1998. He available to them) to: Sixty-three-year-old Parrigin is the Becht of 6135 Becht Road due to a School Principal will greet them. grade. Pratt, Art Loomis, Karen Higgen- Higgenbottom, and Susan Pent- In many ways we lived in a more It was reported that there was a 1 looking in the wrong time frame. I holds a bachelor of arts degree from carolekiernan(a).hotmail. com owner of Quality Paving Company medical hardship. The proposed Jeff Springs has been hired as the bottom, and Bobbi Guertel. ridge. This added to the ambience innocent time. It is amazing to think good public turnout for the Dacthal The school calendar through Sunday that we have gone through all the would have thought you would the University of Wisconsin- Inc. and has been in the asphalt trailer cannot be seen from the road new High School Principal and After a cocktail hour and time for and soft glow of the many mem- Groundwater Contamination In- Christmas break is as follows:. changes that occurred since then. I business for 35 years. and will be removed within three Athletic Director. Ed Smith will be ^visiting and taking pictures, we all ories we were sharing. formational meeting held July 31. First day of school-August 76; No know, I know... something's lost Parrigin said he was very pleased months from when it is no longer School signup went into a private dining room. After dinner, Lyndy and Frank Six hundred sixty-five wells have school-September 2 (Labor Day); and something's gained. However, that he had the confidence of the needed. MCs Frank Pflugradt and Lyndy conducted a short program. We all been tested; 235 of the wells tested Grandparents Day-Sept. 18 (all Smith welcomed us, and Frank led shared a moment of silence for class one thing will never dim... the Rolling Baek the Years day); No school—October 3-4 (in- set for us in returning thanks for the boun- members who have slipped into the golden threads of friendship that Students report Aueust 21 service days); and the Workathon tiful feast spread before us. Shadowed Part of The Great Circle were woven then into our lives Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By will be October 11. . And it was bountiful! Marion and of Life... especially remembering along the Paw Paw River.. O(hober 31' and November 1 are August 31 < owner, Steven M. Cobum, propri- Wow picking on our Hartford school happenings I ordered the fish dinner, which was Rose Marie (Davis) Higgenbottom, front of Hosbein's meat market. At parent/teacher conferences; Nov. 28 First United Methodist Church of etor of the well-known hotel named By Angela Stair HARTFORD the rate cement walks are now ap- own farm sweet juicy School calendar for and 29-No school (closed for Watervliet will hold a signup for its delicious. Seated around the tables whose funeral was to be held a Hartford Woodside Elementary spaced throughout the dining room couple of days later. Joint pain pearing on the streets of Coloma, it above. 2002-2003 Thanksgiving). Sunday School on Saturday, August DAY SPRING will not be long before the old Seventy-four members of the students will see several changes at 31 from 1 1 August 21-First day of school; December 3-High' School Christ- » :00-4:00 p.m. g ' 90 YEARS AGO-1912 patched board sidewalk will be tra- Emerson family assembled in the RED HAVEM i ^ ^ , their school when they retum on For more information, call Linda Aug. 30—No school. mas Program; Dec. 6-Elementary advice at your The Hartford Croquet Club is pre- dition. village park, Thursday, August 8, Wednesday, August 21. Nilson at 463-7302 or June Kabel at September 2-No school (Labor Christmas Program; Dec. 20—Last paring some exceptionally fine 60 YEARS AGO - 1942 for their eleventh annual reunion. For the last few years, the Migrant 934-8208. Program has been hosted at Wood- Day); Sept. 19-Board of Education day of school before Christmas BALANCE CAREER FREEDOM fingertips grounds at the Elmer Conklin resi- Mrs. Robert Cannell of Berkley is While but few present answer to the break; Back to school on January 6, PIACHES^^ side so not much has been able to be meeting. AND RESPONSIBILITY Lakeland Regional Health System dence on Hillsboro Street, which spending a couple of weeks with her name of Emerson, all were descen- (omtyqtxi' done at the building during the sum- October 4-No school (Profession- 2003. Choicc careers and quality educaiion are in St. Joseph is pleased to introduce give promise of being the finest in parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Stark. dents or married to descendents of mer. This year. Red Arrow Elemen- al development day); Oct. 19- within closc driving distance from its newest connection to members the county when completed. The Mr. and Mrs. Gus Baes are the John and Polly Emerson who reared Courtyards ai the lake. , tary was the host so Woodside got Board of Education meeting. STRONG HAPPY of the community: free, live, online Club is arranging for a series of parents of an 8 /2-pound daughter. a large family in Wyoming County, some long overdue deep cleaning November 7-Half day (Parent/ discussions with an expert panel of games with the Dowagiac Club and The little lady was named Ruthie NY. FAMILY TRAITS and painting. teacher conferences); Nov. 8-No For the family values of Watervliet physicians and specialists. The first other croquet enthusiasts in this Jane. Burglars broke into Duane Boyer's school; Nov. 21-Board of Educa- "Demonstration Day" at online event is scheduled for Thurs- section. Mrs. Nettie Head of Coloma has shop Wednesday night and stole The biggest change Red Arrow co" (616)463-5226 tion meeting; Nov. 28-29-No day, August 22, from 7:00 p.m. Some especially choice apples received w6rd that her son, Robert some of his tools. students will see is that the media I A •U > school (Thanksgiving vacation). until 8:00 p.m. from the C.B. Manley orchard in W. Head, is now with the armed Mrs. Dora Walker was called to btjlino zbw v FARM pit has been filled in. Hartford Museum August 24 December 10-Board of Education During the online session, you will Lawrence and the G.M. Low or- forces in India. Benton Harbor Tuesday evening on snin^va vfib The High School and Middle By Carole Kiernan the Museum, which is filled with MAItKET School did not get the security meeting; Dec. 23-January 3-Winter tfa be able to ask orthopedic surgeons chard north of town have been 30 YEARS AGO - 1972 account of the serious illness of her MM> mt Coiomji, Take a step back into the past as displays and artifacts of the 19 and cameras installed like they had vacation. Kenneth Edwards, M.D., and shown in the windows of the local Building additions at the Coloma sister, Mrs. Hattie Shaver. ^ Exit 39 on South Sldo the Van Buren County Historical 20 centuries. hoped for. The school had been January 6-School resumes; Jan. Vii George Kolettis, M.D., your ques- stores this week. They are of the and Washington elementary consist 60 YEARS AGO-1942 Open 7 Days a Week 9 AM - 7 PM Society presents its annual "Demon- Admission is $3 for adults; $1 for waiting for a grant that would help 16-Board of Education meeting. tions about osteoarthritis and joint Duchess variety. of two kindergarten rooms, a read- What is reputed to be the oldest (Sis> stration Day" on Saturday, August children 6-12; and those under 5 are pay for the installation, but it did February 17-Board of Education /u pain, hand and foot surgery, knee 60 YEARS AGO-1942 ing room and a library center at regularly held family reunion in the 24. admitted free when accompanied by not come through. The system will meeting. 1 HOUR and hip replacement, sports injuries On Monday evening, August 10, Coloma elementary and a new Li- state of Michigan, the McGowan Bring the children and let them see an adult. be put in place over Christmas March 7-No school (Professional and fractures, or any range of or- about forty old friends and neigh- brary materials center at Washing- family reunion, was held in the park demonstrations of how to: Hand . Food and refreshments will be vacation, said Karen Williams, development day); March 20- thopedic subjects... all from the bors gathered at the home of Mr. ton. at Lawrence last Sunday. Waffle House of America braid rugs; spin wool on an old available. This will all happen at Secretary to Superintendent Gary Board of Education meeting; March comfort of your home computer. and Mrs. Bruno Ulrath to help them Mr. and Mrs. Branson Brant of Four babies-three girls and a boy spinning wheel; work with flax; Van Buren County Historical Muse- 27-Half day (Parent/teacher confer- I ^ Photo Processinu celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Pardike. cane furniture; weave rugs on the um, two miles east of Hartford, at To participate, simply log onto the Clermont, Florida, are vacationing -were bom at Watervliet hospital ences); March 28-No school; World Wide Web from your com- their wedding. For 43 years they in Coloma. The former residents are between midnight Saturday evening in Watervliet New teachers hired Museum's 120-year-old loom, 58471 Red Arrow Highway. March 31-Spring break begins. plus custom photo enlargements, puter and bring up Lakeland's Web have lived in their present home, the visiting Mr. Brant's sister, Mrs. and 9:15 p.m. Sunday evening. Four new teachers have been which was built in Battle Creek; and The Van Buren County Historical April 1-4-Spring break; Apr. 7 site at www.lakelandhealth.org dur- first seven years being spent on the Rowley Warman, and Mrs. Brant's Ralph' Smith, who has been an hired. In the new position of High watch the "smithy" create things. Society operates the Museiun. album prints, computer & disc prints School resumes; Apr. 10-Board of exhibits will include "quilt- ing the designated time. From there, present Champion place beside parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert instructor in the local high school School business teacher is Heather 0ther Proceeds from this event and others Education meeting; Apr. 18-No ; ^ Make your HARTFORD RITE AID your you will be provided with directions Rush Lake. Many changes in the S>chram. , for the past fourteen years, has Rowland. Filling the Middle School ing music decQrative gourd go to support the Museum, as it school (Good Friday). ^ g mode of life have masked those MENU painting flower arTangin > receives no regular annual federal, 1-stop shop for prescriptions, patent medicines, to get you online with Dr. Edwards Submitted by volunteer Barb resigned his duties to accept a social studies position is Robert and Dr. Kolettis. fifty years but friendship and neigh- Abrams at Cojoma Public Lib- position in the drafting department Sieko. Hartley Collins will be the in^MltfrN^rhnnr/MLTrili P0061* beaded j*Welry making• state or County funding. May 26 No sch001 Memorlal magazines, greeting cards, beer & wine, package borliness still survive. There were rary, from the Coloma Courier of the Stinson Aircraft Corporation Middle School science teacher, and " ( basket making, as well as miniature Make plans now to attend. wicker do11 ftlrniture two poems sent in to commemorate newspapers donated by the Tri- at Wayne, Michigan. Donna Hillman will fill the pre- < . hand-carved If you require additional informa- liquor, toiletries, refreshments, toys, games, Jun 'ti the event and they were read to their City Record. Hours: Monday, 30 YEARS AGO-1972 school teache r rposition that became ® '""Last student day, June 26- wooden Indian nUtes, and much tion, call Alice Pugh, (269) 628- gifts, paper products, seasonal decorations, etc. guests. Mrs. Catherine Jackson SPECIALS ., ., Board ot Education meeting. more. 2645; or Gene Puckett, (269) 674- (iet your Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.- The appointment of Kenneth A. available. served cake and ice cream to the 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thurs- Bannen as Watervliet High School See the trapper's cabin and tour 4221. MOM) W... PRIMK RIB DIWKK 4-Spni Advertise in the COLOR assembled guests. Many valued day, 1-5:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 Principal has been announced by HARTFORD gifts were left to remind them of p.m.; & Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. the Watervliet Board of Education. Tl KSDAV... STl U KDCiREKN PITIM.K Tri-City Record's friends who had gathered there and Phone: 468-3431 Five generations of the Selter WI DM SDAV... \LL I CAN EAT Hroastcd Chkkeii 4-8pni Business Card 302 W. Main St. COPIES for which they express their heart- family got together last Friday at the South Haven's felt thanks. Mrs. Ulrath submitted Bulletin Board WATERVLIET Harold Simmons home on Pleasant mi rsi)an ... broasti:!) i'ork ( hop • AID ;ii thi' 11 i-( iC> Kccord the following poem: Fifty years Street. For just $40/mo. 13S V Main Si. W atcnlid RECORD 621-6400 together is, Dear friends, a lot of Submitted by Carole Kiernan I RIDW... ,STE\K \ SHRIMP Call 463-NEWS Premier time-Day of peace and sunshine or 90 YEARS AGO-1912 from files at Watervliet District shadows yours and mine. Time for Occupying a prominent place in Library from the Watervliet Re- | M-140A TI-94, OPEN EVERY DA Y6am - apm\ For ALL your lots of changes too. But this much the Cobum House at Forest Beach cord newspapers donated by the LOCAL NEWS Retirement still is so. We're as happy as we is a massive silver cup-the blue Tri-City Record. Hours: Monday, Subscribe to the were some fifty years ago. ribbon trophy-won in the Paw Paw 1-8 p.m.; Tuesday, 1-5 p.m.; Wed- For ALL the LOCAL NEWS subscribe TRI-CITY RECORD Community Wouldn't it be great if 30 YEARS AGO-1972 Lake Yacht Club sailing race last nesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 1- to the Tri-City Record, 463-6397 ivir %mt The Hartford High School Class of Sunday by the Bonnie Bird, which 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 Call 463-6397 RKfiREMENT VILLAGE 1962 will hold its 10th reunion Sat- was entered in the contest by the p.m. Phone: 463-6382 urday night at the St. Joseph Holi- day Inn. Class members planning River Ridge Retirement Village is a the event include Mrs. Bruce Dowd, VB Regional Genealogical YOUR COMPANY Congratulations to Sue! community designed to provide Mrs. William Austin, Mrs. Jerry choice and convenience to those Allen, Mrs. Arthur Bench and Mrs. Society to meet August 26 requiring various levels of assistance was open Peter Sinclair. Sue Moser recently became the Branch Manager for our LaSalle Van Buren Regional Genealogical Arseneau has been curator at the Submitted by Hartford Public Coloma Branch.We are proud to have Sue and her 30 years of with activities of daily living. Society will meet on Monday, SMC Museum since June 1998. He Library from microfilm copies of banking experience to help you with all your financial needs. A August 26, beginning at 7 p.m., at holds a bachelor of arts degree from the Hartford Day Spring. Hours: Webster Memorial Library, 200 N. very active Coloma resident. Sue volunteers for the Women's INDEPENDENT LIVING Monday & Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 the University of Wisconsin-La 24/7/365 Phelps Street, Decatur, for Auxiliary for the fire department and serves as the Coloma City One & two bedroom apartments - Fully equipped kitchen - Widow treatment p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat- the Crosse in United States history and monthly business meeting. Treasurer, is a member of the Library Board and enjoys being the Emergency call system - Basic cable included - Bi-weekly housekeeping urday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. a master of arts degree from the Contact an Following this meeting, speaker University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee scorekeeper for the Coloma High School soccer team. We hope Pets Welcome - Balconies/patios - Noon meal provided in beautiful dining room Phone: 621-3408 you'll join us in congratulating her by stoping in or calling our Internet for the evening will be Steven in public history/museum studies Access to assisted living & other catered services provided as needed Arseneau, Curator of History at with emphasis on United States Coloma Branch. Specialist COLOMA Southwestem Michigan College history. Prior to joining SMC, he Museum. He will present "Dear worked at the Waukesha County ASSISTED LIVING SER VICES INCLUDE,.. Deluxe 1 bedroom and studio suites with Today! 468-4092 COURIER Mom: Letters from the Civil War. (Wisconsin) Historical Museum and private bath 'Assistance with personal care needs •Medication monitoring and management 100 YEARS AGO-1902 The presentation will examine Cass intemed at the Milwaukee Public •Staff on site 24 hours a day •Housekeeping *3 nutritious and appetizing meals planned daily Mrs. M. Diamond and sons have County and other residents' partici- Museum. by a registered dietician •Personal Laundry and linen service -Ongoing monitoring and . returned to Chicago after a very pation in the Civil War, with special Members and guests are welcome management of healthcare needs •Nursing care available around-the-clock •Emergency call pleasant stay at Jacob Koob's farm focus on collections of letters in the for this free program, with refresh- IJaSa/fe system •Variety of life enrichment activities, outings, and events -Respite and day care home in South Coloma. SMC Museum's collection. He will ments. Federal Savings Bank provided on an as needed availability basis W.S. Hallman and family will oc- also provide a history of regiments This program should be of great Hunch Mamiftr W Consul I nun Oflicn ^ ^ ^ r ^ cupy rooms in Mrs. Belpa's dwell- that were mustered in or near Cass interest to Civil War buffs, re-enac- i.Gloma J 706 Kentucky Ave., South Haven (269) 639-7310 ing and become village residents in County, including the M* and 19,h tors and people who had ancestors order to give the children the advan- Michigan Infantry units, which in the Michigan 12^1 or \9a Infan- 800/922-5221 • www.lasallefederal.com MEMBER FDIC Equal Housing Opponumiy tage of Coloma's splendid schools. rendezvoused at Niles and Dowa- www.leisure-living.com El www.einternetdesign.com try units. A cement walk has been laid in giac, respectively. Please plan on attending. Page 6 Tri-City Record August 21, 2002 made to Borgess Visiting Nurse and August21,2002 Trl-Clty Record Page? 'Hospice. Hartford Board of Education passes Tri-City Area Obituaries , Mr. Hopson was bom December 23, 1913, in Blytheville, Arkansas, Classes at Coloma Community M W RICHARD RICK COLL1S JR. Survivors include:, a sister, Grace the son of James and Doshia (Rus- Recreation Council resolution Richard "Rick" Collis Jr., 39, of Kerlikowske of St. Joseph; step- sell) Hopson. He retired from Pardike said it will be a public tember school newsletter. He said Schools begin Monday, August 26 Benton Harbor, died Saturday, Aug- daughter. Sue Laws of Kalamazoo; Whirlpool Corporation after 34 By Angela Stair Th,,ce Hartforl,urud Boaroarad 0Iof caucai,oEducation n meeting and he hoped there would the local churches have been very By Waada Thomas ust 10,2002, at his home. grandchildren-Robert (Mary) Mad- years of service, and he was a mili- /T , f Coloma Community Schools be- Spessard is continuing to work as Funeral services were held at 2 arik of Kalamazoo, Kenneth Arendt tary veteran passed the resolution to form a new be (Recreation Council) members helpful. There will be an evacuation the staff at Washington Elementary. tement for Recre there. "These are the people that location for each of the schools. gins classes on Monday, August 26, a part-time consultant with the Like Coloma Elementary, the new p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Dey- of Plainwell, and Amy Laws of Survivors include: two daughter.- 'V ^ - will be down there, doing the woric, Pardike said the auto-dialing sys- with a half day for all students. Coloma School District for curri- mathematics series, "Everyday Florin Chapel, Florin Funeral Ser- Kalamazoo; great-grandchildren- Denise Hopson of Hartford and Lisa a'0n 0"nCV ~ Afternoon Kindergarten classes will culum development. vice, St. Joseph. Visitation was held Jessica Arendt, Chancey Madarik, (David) Burden of Dowagiac; five Superintendent Gary Pardike said, and they should be there for the tem is installed on the computer and Leaming," will also be implemen- not begin until Tuesday, August 27. one hour prior to the services. Upon and Kyler Laws-Hobson. In addi- sons-Michael (Chris) Hopson of B",cal|y' the mo,>vation for this meeting." will soon be on line. This will allow • Coloma Elementary ted at Washington Elementary. resol t,on t0 make 311 fric,a Trustee Denis Huffman said, "I mass calling in case of an emer- Dismissal times for the half day the family's request, cremation fol- tion to his parents, he was preceded Kalamazoo, Bmce (Lola) Hopson " f » D , ° According to Principal Lee Wil- Coloma Junior High f R ec at,0 Cou cl1 was on the Council for a year and a gency. An example would be the are: High School/Junior High- lowed the services. Memorial dona- in death by: a sister, Gladys Taube; of Decatur, Brian (Shelly) Hopson * ° ^ " " " son, Coloma Elementary has had According to John Sieber, Prin- u half and I hold no negative feelings closing of school because of bad 10:59 a.ra.; Middle School-ll:52 tions may be made to Hospice at and his beloved Berdene. of Mattawan, and Phillip Hopson ^ C.'y. Townslnp, some staff changes. cipal of Coloma Junior High C>0 B0ard We al1 know thls for anyone there. There are some snow coming after school was in a.m.; Coloma Elementary-11:57 Home or to the donor's choice. and Scott Hopson, both of Hartford; ^ ' u u Thorn Neal will be moving from School, new staff at his building so had been done the are great people that give of their time session. The auto-dialing system a.m.; and Washington Elementary- Mr. Collis was bom December 21, HALL1E J. FERGUSON 19 grandchildren; five great-grand- - ^ W" fourth grade to second grade. Lisa far this school year will be Wynne all lost. There was a fire in City freely for the kids. I think they feel would handle the calls to make sure 12:02 p.m. 1962, in Benton Harbor, to Richard Hallie J. Ferguson died Sunday, children; and a sister, Gladys Davis Streu will become the new media Baumgartner, special education; Hall years ago; maybe that was that they are being taken over, but someone was at home to receive the Regular school hours for students and Patricia Collis Sr. He had lived August 18,2002. of Memphis, Tennessee. He was specialist in the library and a new Denise Smith, special education; when they were lost." they need to realize that that is not children. will be: High School/Junior High- his entire life in this community. He A memorial service will be held at preceded in death by: his wife, teacher will be replacing her in the and Valerie Owen, English. Pardike went on to explain that by the case." The media pit at Woodside Ele- 7:30 a.m. to 2:24 p.m.; Middle attended the Church of God in 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, at Mary, on April 22, 1993; his par- third grade. A "Meet the Teacher Night" is having the new organization papers The resolution passed unanimous- mentary School has been filled in School-8:30 a.m. to 3:22 p.m.; Baroda, graduated from St. Joseph Stetson Chapel, located on the cam- entsviiw;, iuufouir aiaicia—wisisters-Ola macMae, Willwuia . , , • - Mary Soto has been hired as a scheduled for Wednesday, Septem- ly. Superintendent Pardike and Vice and carpet was to be installed Mon- Coloma Elementary-&30 a.m. to High School in 1981, received his pus of Kalamazoo College, in Kala- Mae, Sybil, and Juanita; and three drawn UP' ,t will ma^ ^ a paraprofessional for the A.M. ber 4, at 6:30 p.m. 1 President Dr. Ed Liebenthal will be day, August 19. The increase in 3:32 p.m.; and Waihington Elemen- tool and die journeyman's card, and mazoo. Private interment will be brothers-Walter, Herbert, and g0Vernmental unlt- ^at 8lve Developmental Kindergarten class. the Board's representatives for the available floor space is surprising. iary-8:25 am to 3:37 p.m. More important dates was formerly employed at Mach held in Watervliet Cemetery. Mem- Chester. the Recreation Council the umbrella A "Meet the Teacher Night" is Kindergarten classes for Coloma Other important upcoming school Mold in Benton Harbor. He loved to orial contributions may be made to protection it needs for insurance, meeting. Pardike said. planned for Thursday, September 5, and this is something it needs. The Board accepted the resigna- The old ball field was the victim of Elementary will run from 8:30 a.m. dates are "Meet the Teacher Night" sing beautiful Christian music at his the charity of the donor's choice, DOROTHY M. KRALOWETZ from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All There is some concern that over tion of June Sexton. She is leaving a hit and run. Superintendent Par- to 11:42 aon. and 12:20 p.m. to 3:32 at the High School on September 5 church and enjoyed the time he Arrangements are by Langeland Dorothy May Kralowetz, 95, of parents are encouraged to attend in the years the Recreation Council to care for her ill mother and Par- dike said a car took out the main p.m. from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. and spent with his family and friends. Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Hartford, formerly of Van Auken order to receive pertinent informa- has lost focus and this would renew dike said they hate to lose her but gate, the fencing, the bike rack, and Kindergarten classes for Washing- "Meet the Teacher Night" at the Survivors include: three daughters Chapel, Kalamazoo. Lake and Hammond, Indiana, died tion regarding their child's class- it. The City has passed the resolu- understand why she is leaving. ran into the bleachers. He was ton Elementafy will run from 8:25 Middle School on September 3 at -Jenifer, Jaime and Jackie, all of Hallie was bom April 11, 1920, in Monday, August 12, 2002, at the room. tion and the Township has tabled it Diana Genereaux was hired as an amazed the car was still in good a.m. to 11:37 a.m. and 12:25 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Benton Harbor; his parents, Richard Watervliet, the daughter of George home of her daughter, Carol. A new math series called Every- assistant cook to fill the food ser- 3:37 p.m. Little Learners Preschool, a free PARTICIPATES IN "TREASURE HUNT"...Watervliet District Library held a "Treasure Hunt" this and Patricia Collis Sr. of Coloma; and Bessie (Miller) Ferguson. She According to her wishes, crema- ^ "®xt "r,cct>n8- enough shape to drive away. The day Math will be implemented at vice vacancy. Lisa Nordon was police are investigating it. program for 4-year-olds who live in summer in downtown Watervliet Twelve groups of children, with five or six in each group, and thirteen one brother, Thomas (Angie) Collis was a 1942 graduate of Kalamazoo tion has taken place and there will We """ 561 a mee',n8 ^'th New leadership Coloma Elementary this school , .u .. • ou -n representativeK s from the City, hired as a professional aide and will The Board went into Executive the Coloma School District, will be businesses participated in this event, according to Librarian Lois Hartman. "We think that is great! The of Benton Harbor; three sisters- College, received her master's de- be no visitation or services. She will .. . . r t-j *• Coloma Community Schools is year. Last year, a new reading series . .. . . r, . ^ Township, and Board of Education work in special education. hosting an "Open House" on Wed- kids had a lot of fun!" she said. Some of the participants included: (from the left) Evan Delkey, Jessica Karen (Greg) Mashak of Stevens- gree from Northwestern University be buned in Elmwood Cemeter A y in ... Session to discuss an attorney/client under new leadership this school was implemented that boosted read- u i i <• -ru r i tt o work out an agreement4, Pardike Superintendent Pardike gave his nesday, August 28, at both 2:00 Flagel, Taylor Morris, Haylee Adams, Bradley Faulkner, and Claire Wagner. ville, Michelle (Steven) Linebaugh in 1943and then returned to Kala- Hammond, Indiana. The family sug- ^ ^ communication and the public left. year because of the June retirement ing scores on two standardized report on current happenings to the p.m. and 6:00 p.m. of Benton Harbor, and Diane Collis mazoo and began working at the gests memorials to Borgess Visiting . The next Board of Education of Superintendent David DeFields. tests. Wilson is expecting to see stu- f, • u • n TreasureT r TTerr y Tibbs wante4 d to Board. The crisis planning and Orientation for those children al- of Coloma; one aunt, Mary Lou Upjohn Company as a bacteriologist Nurs e AssoA c lation-Hospice Pro- J work-study session will be on Sep- Terry Boguth, former Superinten- dent pei formance in math also make know if there would be people from evacuation plans are coming toget- ready enrolled will be Tuesday, a INTEGRITY Harrison; two nieces-Melissa Mas- until the time of her retirement, gram. Arrangements were made by tember 5* and the next meeting will dent of Schools for Inkster Commu- a significant jump. the Recreation Council at the meet- her; more details will be in the Sep- ,h September 3, at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 Bauton HatDor hak and Katie Collis; two nephews Survivors include: two brothers- Bangor Chapel, D.L. Miller Funeral be on September 19 . nity Schools, has been hired to ing. Washington Elementary p.m. Parents and students may E-mail the (in the Soorfcie Ca» Care Cemefi —Brian Mashak and Marshall Col- George (Ruth) Ferguson of Tucson, Home. replace DeFields. 2094 S M-139 In regard to staff changes at attend either session. The school is lis; and many friends. He was pre- Arizona, and Dr. Robert (Virginia) Mrs. Kralowetz was bom August Ms. Boguth was bom and raised in 926-2006 Washington Elementary, Patrick located on Pier Road. ceded in death by: a sister, Theresa Ferguson of Kalamazoo; and nine 16, 1906, in Chicago, Illinois, the Coldwater, Michigan. She was bom Veine is moving from fourth grade Tri-City Collis; and an infant sister, Mary nieces and nephews. She was prece- eldest of 11 children bom to Charles Sarett Nature Center: educational, in the middle of five children. to third grade. Patricia Spaulding MUFflER* BRAKE SHOPS Carol Collis. ded in death by: her parents; her and Harriet (Robinson) Frayer. She Boguth has three grown children: retired as a Title I teacher and was (ict your • mmin stepmother, Esther Ferguson; and lived in Chicago until her marriage Erin, 31; AJ., 27; and Misty, 23. Record • BRAKES replaced by Chere Phillips, a former • SHOCKS one brother, Richard Ferguson. to Frank J. Kralowetz; then they eventful, enjoyable & excellent She also has a grandson. Washington first-grade teacher. Send news, press releases, ads, •srnn ROBERT HERMAN DUNSE JR moved to Hammond. She loved the By Wanda Thomas Superintendent Boguth has bought Kathy Wilson is moving from first COLOR announcements, letters & photos • ORtVE SHAHS to the Tri-City Record at • STEERING Robert Herman Dunse Jr., 87, of JESSIE LORETTA GREGORY time she spent caring for her family. Sarett Nature Center, located at a country home in Coloma and re- grade to teaching one section of [email protected]. •CV SHAFTS Coloma, died Wednesday, August Jessie Loretta Gregory, 65, of Survivors include: two daughters- 2300 Benton Center Road, off of located there the end of May. Kindergarten. Julie Jerue, who also COPIES Send text in Microsoft Word & QUICK & OiPENOABlE SERVICE 14, 2002, at South Haven Health- Lawrence, died Thursday, August Yvonne Kralowetz of Grand Junc- Red Arrow Highway, is a protected According to Boguth, she feels the taught first grade, will now teach ;il the I ri-( it> Rcoord photos in JPG, as attachments. care Centre. 15, 2002, at Metron of Blooming- tion and Carol (Chum) Foltz of natural area that is open for educa- level of dedication and commitment Developmental Kindergarten. to the School District that she sees 3S V Main Si. \N ate in lie! Funeral services were held at 1 dale. Hartford; two sisters-Adeline (Ed- tional and scientific use only. Julia Swain will be teaching a new in the present administrators, p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at Calvin Friends and family are welcome to ward) Stone of Tampa, Florida, and Sarett, a private nonprofit organi- multi-age classroom for first- and teachers, and support staff is very Funeral Home, Hartford, with Pas- a graveside service at 3 p.m. Wed- Laurel Ramicone of Rockford, Illi- zation, is run by Director Chuck second-graders. Presently, 18 stu- refreshing. tor Timothy Nyhuis of Hartford nesday, Aug. 21, at Keeler Ceme- nois; a brother, Melvin Frayer of Nelson, who has been at the Nature dents are enrolled in this program. The School Board and Superin- C/ Federated Church officiating. Burial tery, with the Rev. Ron Brooks Hammond; and several nieces and Center for 30 years. According to building Principal tendent will be holding a workshop Home TV & was in Riverview Cemeteryj ,, —St . officiatingo . Memorial contributions nephewsi . She was nprecede ——————d ••in• ——deat— h Kath^y Nelson,, Chuck'— -s wife, ha—s Marianne Mansfield, a second an- to begin developing short- and long- Joseph, where military rites were may be made to her grandchildren's by: her husband, Frank, in 1969; her been the Secretary at Sarett for the nual "Ice Cream Social" to cele- term goals. Furnishings School of the j/Dance conducted by American Legion Post educational fund in care of Earl's parents; four brothers-Adrian, Ver- same amount of time. brate the start of the school year Appliances Boguth's goal is to look for new Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Point, and More 362 and Auxiliary and VFW posts Grocery, 57887 Red Arrow Hwy., non, Charles and Ainsley Frayer; The Nelsons have one son who is will be held on the school's Complete line of and innovative opportunities for the RENT-TO-OWN 1137 and 6803. Visitation was held Lawrence, Ml 49064; or to the three sisters-Laveme Frayer, Lu- an environmental lawyer. playground Sunday, August 25, students of Coloma and to increase Home Furniture Zenith - Whirlpool at the funeral home from noon until charity of the donor's choice. Ar- cille Pangallo, and Lorraine Cra- Sarett's founder from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Students will the time of the service. rangements are by Adams Funeral pia; and a nephew, James Crapia. 4 enrollment She also sees the need Hitachi-Pioneer-Gibson Sarett Nature Center came about meet their teachers and parents will CASH & CARRY REGISTRATION FOR Mr. Dunse was bom November Home, Paw Paw. ) develop a long^mge plan ft* because Mrs. Elizabeth Upton Vaw- be able to pick up the start-of-the- SALES & SERVICE 20, 1914, in Hagar Township, the dealing with aging infrastructures. RENT-TO-OWN She was bom Oct. 23, 1936, in DONALD G. MILLER ter of St. Joseph had a strong desire HEAD NATURALIST AT SARETT NATURE CENTER...Dianne school-year information. 621-3720 468-3720 son of Robert and Emma (Rutkow- Redbud, Kentucky, the daughter of Donald G. Miller, 91, of Benton Another change at the administra- DANCE CLASSES to start a nature center in this area. Braybrook works with a group of students who registered for a morn- Mansfield and three teachers at- 621-4473 skc) Dunse. He was an Army vet- James and Martha (Messer) Hick- Harbor, died Thursday afternoon, tion level was the retirement of As- In 1965, Mrs. Vawter bought 50 ing butterfly class at the Nature Center. Besides coloring and designing tended an Ameritech Technology August 16 through August 23,2-7pin eran of World War 11. mon. She married Earl E. Gregory August 15, 2002, at Lakeland Hos- acres near the Paw Paw River, con- their own P"!*1" butterfly, the children also heard a story and went sistant Superintendent Mary Spes- Academy training where they on June 15, 1956, in Hartford. She pital in St. Joseph structed a building on the property, 0UtsWe t0 nct live butterflies. The butterflies were released at the end sard. Her position was not replaced. learned about new technologies to Call to enroll 468-8237 and her husband owned and opera- Funeral services were held at 11 of tllc c,ass Instead, her responsibilities have HUFFMAN'S and turned it over to the Michigan • (Wanda Thomas photo) enhance classroom instruction and ted Earl's Grocery in Lawrence for a.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, at David- been divided among other staff Starting age for dancers is 3 thru ageless, adults welcome Audubon Society. developed a long-range plan for 1 E. Main St. Hortford 15 B^chwood, Hartford many years. son Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, members. From that, Sarett Nature Center professional development for all of First 10 Students to enroll will receive a Survivors include: two daughters- Coloma. Burial was in Coloma died. safari to Kenya in October, and the has grown to 1,000 acres. When u s vir n $10.00 discount for Registration Fee Connie (David) Sanborn of Law- Cemetery. Visitation was held from Shoestring budget • - - gi Islands National Park in Chuck Nelson became Director in The Studio is a member of the Coloma Area Chamber of Commerce, rence and Tammy Gregory, also of 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral Novemt>e ~CUUJGA/\r 1971, he began buying the parcels According to Kathy Nelson, Sarett ^ Nature's Cornerstone Alliance, Chicago National Association of Dance Masters Lawrence; one son, Douglas (Ann) home. Memorials may be made to operates on a shoestring budget. More information is available on of land that surround the Center as has been solving the world's Dance Music License with ASCAP-BMl-SESAC Money is raised through member- t^ese ^ calling Sarett at (269) Gregory of Lawrence; four grand- Twelve Comers Community they became available. Berrien County Youth Remedies water problems for over 60 children-Matthew and Daniel San- Church or North Berrien Historical ships, hosting worldwide nature ^7-4832. cKorffi Sfiore One parcel included a five- By Ronda Jones C.N.H.P. years! Call about renting a Vi Shafer School of the Dance bom and Andrew and Dana Greg- Society. Anyone wishing to send trips, fund-raisers, and by offering School field trips dlkmory Sardom bedroom farmhouse that is used to 1 love old fashion home ulligan for $3.50 per monthl ory; three sisters-Bessie Salnave, the family a note of sympathy may summer and school year classes for More than 25,000 students from Fair exhibitors return Limited special, 4783 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma 468-8237 5027 M43 North temporarily house college interns remedies. Ida Sanders and Georgia Hickmon, do so online at www.florin.net. ^ children and adults. They also re- preschool to college attend environ- P.O. Box 294'A from all ovevtvir withve Unite1Iilvdu States VTllwhuo In our modem day "wisdom" we call l-800-442-2Sn? all of Hartford; and a brother, Ray- Mr- Miller was bom August 6, are working at Sarett. These interns ce^vc a C0UP'e' sma^ grants each mental field trips throughout the Hagar Shorts, Michigan 49039 year after year have abandoned many of the t mond Hickmon of Califomia. She 1911, in Benton Harbor, to John and are majoring in the environmental V*9*' . year.^ 616-B49-1100 • Fax: 616-849 0280 By Waada Thomas tures, a computer-generated picture, remedies Grandma used to use. was preceded in death by: her hus- Ruby (Bamum) Miller. He was a field and want experience in be- Memberships ToPics delude nature awareness, Imagine What You Can Do In and a 2003 fair theme design. This is unfortunate because many band. Earl, on Jan. 8, 2000; and a lifetime resident of the Benton coming a naturalist. Currently, about 1,000 families Pond study, maple sugaring, winter One of Ashley's rabbits won the of them were very effective and brother, Willard Hickmon. Harbor community and farmed and CC0 0 2002" was this year's theme for the How Sarett cot its name support Sarett Nature Center j Syi bird study, dune and river inexpensive to make. taught agriculture classes for 34 Berrien County Youth Fair, which Palmino Best of Breed Award. This Sarett Nature Center is named ^ough memberships. Cost is only exploration, and wilderness appreci- Arthritis sufferers may benefit years in the Benton Harbor, Eau was held August 12-17 at the is the second year in a row she has 535 8 fami| S30 a ear from the following home remedy: after a local famous poet by the ^ P" y' y Berrien Springs Fairgrounds. won the award. GORDON B. HOPSON Claire, Covert and Watervliet for Perfect Chemistry name of Lew Sarett. Sarett was a ^ "dividual, and $10 a year for "Barn Party" Raisin Remedy Gordon Benton Hopson, 88, of school districts. He was a member According to the Berrien County Bethany, 9, has been entering a stlldcnt Pack a small jar with golden Hartford, died Sunday, August 11, of North Berrien Historical Society friend of Elizabeth Upton Vawter Sarett Nature Center hosts a Youth Fair Web site, total attend exhibits in the fair since she turned Hutctato Fpnpral Home C0U le of lar e raisins and cover them with gin. 2002, at his home. and Twelve Comers Community and her husband. Sarett-sponsored trips P g fond-raisers during ance for fair week was 127,897 5 years old. This year she entered MS. Mala St Watervliet tlle year Eat nine raisins every morning, t Funeral services were held at noon Church. His hobbies included play- Lew Sarett loved nature. Much of Sarett Nature Center sponsors - visitors. two rabbits, a chicken and turkey. ... your needs and our philosophy Sim squeezing the extra gin back into 463-3811 on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Keeler ing piano in dance and jazz bands his poetry was about Indians and many trips for adults that focus on day evening, September 8, a The Berrien County Youth Fair is eggs, cookies, a computer-generated Barn Part M the jar. This remedy is supposed General Baptist Church, of which and at the Glad-Peach Festival. * nature. So when it came time to nature. Recently, 34 people traveled " > will be held at 2260 the largest youth fair in the picture, a series of four pictures, an name the Nature Center, Mrs. to China. Benton Center P.oad, two houses to help with treatment and COURTEOUS SERVICE IN he was a member. Pastor John Yus- Survivors include: two daughters- Midwest, with over 17,000 exhibits 8x10 single picture, a health poster, down road om Sarett Dress is prevention of arthritis. -A DIGNIFIED MANNER ko officiated. Burial was in North Mary Jane (Edward) _Ezelit l of Ben Vawter thought it was appropriate A Utah natural areas trip is ^ ^ - on display by over 2,200 Berrien and a 2003 fair theme design. Call it community banking It offers the perfect chemistry for your banking needs. t0 name the Center after her frien casual Cost is $25 a Bee Stlncs: Shore Memory Gardens, Hagar ton Harbor and Beverly Violette of d. planned for September, a Vermont - P«rson. County youth between the ages of 5 Bethany loves riding the rides and ROUND T. HUTCHIN8, Dkaotor cw Wasp stings can get relief from Atlanta; eight grandchildren; and ^ Sarett, who by that time had fall color tour in October, a wildlife The evening begins with home- ancj 20 going through the commercial bams Unlike the national banking chains, Chemical Bank operates on Shores, with military rites con- apple cider vinegar. Soak a eight great-grandchildren. He was made appetizers and drinks at the Three Watervliet sisters, Shawna, during fair week. ducted by American Legion Post cotton ball and apply to the sting. Pink Pig Saloon Bar. Inside the bam Ashley and Bethany Gunn, have All three girls agreed that the pnze principles of local leadership, local decision-making and 362 and Auxiliary; VFW Post 1137; preceded in death by: his parents; Other home remedies include: and VFW Post 6803. Visitation was his wife of 39 years, Mary Claire ^ are tables of donated items where a been entering exhibits at the fair for money they receive on their pro- 8 is Baking Soda paste i community involvement. We combine the customer service silent auction is held. about six years. jcrt incentive that keeps them held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Miller, who died July 26, 1977; a Well help keep your Fresh Onion applied to bite A catered meal is served, followed According to the girls' mother, coming back each year. However, •L you deserve with the modern financial products and Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford, daughter, Patricia Berry; and a son- Fresh basil by a live auction with more interest- Diane Gunn, her children began they also said fair week is a lot of CALVIN FUNERAL HOME Memorial contributions may be in-law, Kenneth Violette. • Meat tenderizer IE. Main St., Hartford boat afloat ing items to bid on. A band entering projects in the annual fun and a chance to spend time with services you need. And we measure our success in terms Those PylnfMl Boils provides live entertainment. Berrien County Youth Fair because friends. 921-4101 Use equal parts of raw linseed oil of your satisfaction. of the encouragement of some Shawna, Ashley and Bethanv Annual "Country Fair" and honey . Add enough flour to most of us, boating is enjoyed on the family friends who were already Gunn are tlie daughters of John and Another big upcoming family- make a paste. Apply to the boil As as Michigan bank and a member of your involved with the fair. Diane Gunn of Watervliet. oriented fund-raiser for Sarett several times a day. Taking Brookfield .weekends. In feet, most of the time, the "Our kids tried it, had fun, and A Coloma teen-ager, 19-year-old Nature Center is its annual "Coun- digestive enzymes has also been community, we understand your needs. So visit LEONARD FUNERAL HOME we've been back every year since," Amy Koenigshof, has been in- try Fair" on Saturday, October 19. known to help. n I. M. JoMpit, LmmnM boat isn't even in the water -'it's in storage. Mrs Gunn said. volvcd with ^ Bc,Ticn County your nearby Chemical Bank today. fh)m noon to 4:00 p.m. Want to know more? We have 974*1*1 * Shawna, 15, explained that be- Youth Fair for approximately 12 Admission is free, but visitors are several natural health books cause all three girls enter animals, years. At one time, she belonged to We think you'll like the chemistry. Contact us today about boat insurance from encouraged to buy lunch at Grand- available! Have a natural the family arrives about 6:30 a.m. the Tumbleweeds 4-H Club. ma's Country Kitchen and shop at Health question? E-mail us at: each day during fair week. Cages Amy entered a quarter horse, jam, Auto-Owners. It's designed to protect your boat www.WishlngUwell 1 (n aol.com FLORIN the rummage sale. are cleaned out and their animals and peaches at the fair this year. She There arc all kinds of games for FUNERAL SERVICE are fed, watered, and groomed. arrives every day during fair week in the water and out, and everywhere in between - children, pony rides, and wagon Th« Solution to th» problem of auto ropair This year Shawna entered a rabbit, at 7:00 a.m. and leaves anytime DAVIDSON CHAPEL rides at a small cost. Ml B. Crater 8t, Cotoma between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. all year long! chicken, and a turkey. She also 4184181 entered a report on performance According to Amy, she has been LUBE - OIL - FILTER involved with the fair all of these enhancement drugs, a wood-buming Chamical Bjnk ofltn you thi/ ctmtnkrfcc of All service work 90V dayJTs « samWHIIIeW as cashWHW11. 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Page 8 Tri-City Record August 21, 2002 linebacker/tight end Jacob Boven. August 21,2002 Tri-City Record Page 9 Paw Paw Lake BBQ Society holds first "Summer Ball" /i'i-( ity. Irca Sports Even though Coach Stowers says ' • Submitted by Laurie Hoadley comments and the swearing in of Ball. Amelia, originally from Ala- while Chef Pat won in the pork there are a lot of holes to fill, he The Paw Paw Lake BBQ Society the official Paw Paw Lake BBQ bama, came attired in a red and shoulder and "joker's wild" catego- does have 35 players to choose from hosted its first annual "Summer Society judges. As the contestants white "Sunday Going Greetin"' ries, where Pat's lamb swung the From the on the team. That is a pretty good BalT on Sunday, August 4. This readied their entries, guests were dress, complemented with heels, overall decision in his favor. number. He adds that the kids are event matched long-time local sum- presented a brief and humorous white lace gloves, wide-brimmed Chef Sheerin was named Paw Paw really working hard and he will just have to wait and see what happens mer resident Jim Hoadley against profile of Jim and Pat's culinary and hat and white "Jackie O." sun- Lake BBQ Society Grand Cham- accomplished Chicago Chef Patrick in this Friday's scrimmage. personal accomplishments and in- glasses and carrying a basket with pion for 2002 and Jim Hoadley PRESS He sees no clear favorite to win Sheerin of the Signature Room on terests. Judges Patricia Hutchinson, her homemade mint syrup and the earned the title of Reserve Grand top of the John Hancock Building in the Lakeland Conference at this Kent Follett, Scott Snyder, Linda fixin's for mint juleps. Amelia is Champion. a BBQ cook-off. time but River Valley, Edwards- Patton and Donald Scheftneyer quoted as saying in a thick Southern The Paw Paw Lake BBQ Socicty Jim and Chef Pat challenged each burg, and Berrien Springs all should were given the difficult task of rat- drawl, "I take my BBQ seriously. It would like to thank the Jovan and other to see whose beef brisket, be lough. Brandywine should be an ing the BBQ entries on appearance, is almost a religious experience." Joyce families for their generous BOX improved ball club as well. BBQ spare ribs, pork shoulder, and taste, and tenderness. All in attendance deemed the first support of this grand event, as well wild card BBQ entry would elevate By Mike Leith Varsity assistants this season in- While the scores were being tabu- annual Summer Ball a tremendous as all the judges and especially Jim them to reign as the Paw Paw Lake High school football will soon get clude Steve Groendyk, Dave Ehlers, lated, the guests enjoyed a buffet of success. Jim Hoadley took home and Chef Pat for the outstanding lenge to the defense is to improve BBQ Society Grand Champion for under way with Tri-City Area teams and Mark Allen. Josh Groendyk and Jim and Chef Pat's BBQ, complete awards for best brisket and best ribs BBQ. upon last year's performance. The 2002. with all the standard BBQ fixin's. set to play their first regular season 2001 Hartford defense had three Jarrett Burgess are both helping as game a week from this Friday. It was commented by guests that The evening's entertainment con- shutouts and gave up an average of volunteer assistants. this was the best BBQ of the sum- tinued with an awards ceremony, One of two K-8 districts in Countv: only 25 in state Watervliet will open the season at 14 points per game. The JVs are being coached by mer. followed by music and a sing-along Coloma while Hartford will travel Coach Shoemaker feels that chal- Bruce Dings, Jack Goodrick, and to Decatur. The Jovan family, also long-time led by Larry and Sherry Holland. Hagar Township District #6 lengers for the Red Arrow Confer- John Baumgartner. Mike Churchill summer residents, generously The guests actively participated in This Thursday and Friday night ence title this season will include is helping as a volunteer assistant. opened their home for the gala, the gala, some even dressing up for Riverside School begins Aug. 26 most, if not all, Tri-City Area teams Lake Michigan Catholic and Eau Coloma will open the season at PAW PAW LAKE BBQ SOCIETY COOK-OFF wTNNERS...at the where guests were entertained and will be scrimmaging with two or Claire, besides his own team, of home against Watervliet before tra- the occasion. Going beyond the By Wanda Thomas 25 K-8 districts left in the state of first annual Summer Ball held August 4 are Chef Patrick Sheerin (left) dined under a tent overlooking three other teams as their annual course. He points out that both veling for four straight road games. typical BBQ Summer Ball pig snout School will begin at 7:55 a.m. on Michigan. and Jim Hoadley. Sheerin, an accomplished Chef at the, Signature beautiful Paw Paw Lake. tune-up before the regular season teams played well last year and will or country bumpkin attire, Amelia Monday, August 26, for all grade According to Principal Ivers, Room on top of the Hancock Building in Chicago, Illinois, was named Festivities began with introductory starts. retum a number of veteran players Watervliet Football 2002 Engel was truly the Belle of the levels at Hagar Township District teachers at the school instruct two the Paw Paw Lake BBQ Society Grand Champion for 2002. Hoadley This week we will preview each to their rosters. Watervliet football coach Ron #6 Riverside School. grades in their classrooms. Marlene earned the title of Reserve Grand Champion. team and give you somewhat of an He feels that Watervliet and Ban- Farac may be worried more about August 26 will be a half day for Brown teaches grades 1 and 2; idea of what to expect. gor could also challenge and sur- the handicap he may impose on his students, with dismissal at 11:30 Nicole Fodor has grades 3 and 4; LP MA MOVIE GUIDE Your "Kute Kids"... prise some people, with hopes of team by being out of the game for a.m. Sally Wood teaches grades 5 and 6; SPY KIDS 2 - Following the further adventures of Carmen and Juni Hartford Football 2002 improving their 2001 performances. seven years than anything else this U Betty Ivers, Principal of Riverside and Dennis Hoag has grades 7 and Cortez, the children of super-spies Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez, this movie THIS KUTIE" IS... Assistant coaches include John season. He actually has 27 members School, began in September of 8. sees them challenged by another pair of spy siblings, Gary and Gerti Gig- 8-month-old Emily The Hartford Indian varsity foot- Smith, Terry Manning, and Jason on this year's squad, which is a 2001. She is the first full-time A new kindergarten teacher was gles. When the adult spies are taken out of commission (again), the two Grace Magar, daugh- ball team returns eight starters on Loomis. good number for the Panthers. Principal the school has ever had. recently hired, along with a new teams are all that's left to save the world. (Rated "PG") ter of Anthony and both offense and defense this sea- The JVs are being coached by Actually, Coach Farac points out THE WATERVLIET BOYS INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM...placed third out of 12 teams at the Eaton Park Ivers has a B.A. in the teaching of special education tcacher, Linda Stephanie Magar of son. Fifth-year Hartford coach Tom Hartley Collins, Fred Knight, and that the kids at Watervliet have had Invitational in St Joseph this summer. In a game versus Pinedale, Watervliet was down 15-7 going into the BLUE CRUSH - (Held Over!) Comedy drama starring Kate Bosworth English and an M.Ed, in admin- Hunt. Christi Blunt is the Title I IMena, Arkansas. Shoemaker hopes that will help his Bruce Flowers. four coaching changes in the last last inning. Watervliet came back and tied the game, only to lose by one run. Top hitters for Watervliet were: and Mika Boorem. A group of teen female surfers try to balance the rest of istration, both from the University teacher who helps a designated Emily is the grand- team as it strives to repeat as Red The Indians have won or shared eight years and he hopes to provide Brad Thomas, going 15 for 18; Terry Moser, 15 for 20; Travis Bolin, 14 for 19; end Cody Kiernan, Brett their lives as they prepare for a usually all male big-wave competition. of Illinois. student body. U daughter of Artie and Arrow Conference champs. nine conferences titles since 1990. some stability in that area. "We are Thumm, Jake Cowsert and Travis Taylor, all going 11 for 18. Watervliet scored 79 runs in five games. (Rated PG-13") She began her career as a high Besides new staff members, Terri Williams, for- The Indians posted a 10-2 overall Next fall, Hartford will be joining teaching them another system for Special thanks to the boys for playing hard and never giving up, to the parents for making it to all of the XXX - (Held Over!) Action thriller starring Samuel L. Jackson and Vin school English teacher at Highland another change that has recently merly of Watervliet, record and a perfect 7-0 conference the SAC Conference along with the fourth time in the last eight practices and being at the games on time, and to manager Mark Bolin for doing such a great job with the Diesel. An extreme sports competitor is recruited by a secret government High School in Indianai staying occurred at the school is a new sign now residing in Har- record last year as they not only Bangor and Watervliet so this is the years," he states. As a result, he is kids. agency to crack down on a ring of evil-doers. (Rated "PG-13") there for 15 years. located in front of the building to rison, Arkansas. Her won the Red Arrow but also were last go-around. working with them very hard at Pictured are: (in front) bat boy Brandon Ott; (sitting, from the left) Travis Bolin, Cody Kiernan, Dustia Next, Ivers taught college compo- announce upcoming school events, great-grandparents crowned as district champions in The Indians' main goals for this learning his system and giving them Goodson, Terry Moser, Jake Cowsert; (standing, from the left) Bret Thumm, Chris Ryan, Nick Steinke, AUGUST 23 THRU AUGUST 29 *SAT-SUN ONLY sition courses at Purdue University- The sign was purchased by the WWW.MOORETHEATRES.COM THURSDAYS B.Y.O.B are Pat Gallagher of Division 7. season are to successftilly defend a chance to get used to it. Troy Burtchett, Brad Thomas, and Travis Taylor. In the back are coaches Troy Cowsert (left) and Man in Calumet in Indiana and then at Lake Riverside School Board and by the Benton Harbor and Returning on defense are all- their Red Arrow Conference title As far as he is concemed, Coach Ott Not available for the photo was manager Mark Bolin. MOVIE CARD-A GIFT OF A GREAT TIME Michigan College in Benton Har- school's Community Club (compar- Ivan and Kathy conference performers in outside and to qualify for the post-season Farac says he has to get a lot of the AREAS ONLY ALL DIGITAL SOUND THEATRES er. able to a parent/teacher organiza- 468 L()V,A Mclntyre of Paw linebacker Albert Stefani, safety playoffs. - little things back even though he has Coloma I nru A COLOMA Principal Ivers has been married to tion.) v Paw. Emily has en- Roberto Espinoza, and defensive Hartford will host a jamboree been there before. "As a team, we Lightning softball LvJl IA alw ays kki i popa popc orn Kevin Ivers, Superintendent of The school is also in the process of joyed her first sum- tackle Robert Comejo. Comejo scrimmage this Friday at 6:00, will be young and inexperienced but 2:00 4:20 6:50 9:10 PG13 Bridgman Public Schools, for 18 creating a computer lab. Athletic BLUE CRUSH mer vacation in switches from his lineman^s posi- which will include Kalamazoo are making progress. The kids are years. They have two children: Classes run from 7:55 a.m. to 2:45 tryouts Aug. 24 & Sept. 7 SPY KIDS 2 2:15 4:40 7:00 9:20 PG Michigan. While she tion to linebacker this season. Christian, Vicksburg, and Brandy- also working very hard physically," Blake, an eighth-grader; and Luke, p.m. on regular school days. Kin- Boosters The Great Lakes Lightning fast- competition around the Midwest was here, she helped Other returning letterwinners from wine. he adds. XXX 1:45 4:10 6:40 9:00 PGI3 a fourth-grader. dergarten attends from 7:55 a.m. to pitch softball team will be holding and each team attended a national celebrate her grand- last year include middle linebacker Hartford will travel to nonconfer- There is one thing he carries over 1 ,h 11:3C a.m. Parents provide trans- open tryouts for the 12u, 14u, and tournament. parents 30 wedding Steve Carlock, comerback Jamin ence rival Decatur for its opener to the team from before, and that is "Golf Outing MICHKiAN sol Til II \\ i a 637-1662 Hagar Township District #6 River- portation to and from school. There the newly formed 16u travel team The 2002 12u Lightning is the anniversary. Olds, outside linebacker David next Friday, Aug. 30. The Indians to be solid on the fundamentals ADVENTURES OF PLUTO NASH 4 30 PGIS side School was established in are approximately 74 students en- on August 24 and September 7. NSA Michigan state champ and Share a photo of your "Kute Kids" with your friends, neighbors, and Hunt, and defensive lineman John then will travel to rival and neigh- while also being better conditioned set for Sept. 7 1869. It is one of two K-8 districts rolled for the 2002-2003 school The event will be located at the finished eighth in the NSA Eastern STAR WARS EPISODE 2 1:20* 4:40 7:30 PG relatives who read the Tri-City Record. Make sure you write your kids' Josh Fairbanks.. bor Lawrence the second week of than his team's opponents. The Coloma Athletic Boosters in Berrien County. There are only year. Lakeshore High School softball Nationals. They will compete at the 2:00* 7:00 9:10 PG13 names on the back of the picture and include any other information Likely candidates for defensive the season. • There are sue seniors on the 2002 seventh annual "Golf Outing" will AUSTIN POWERS facilities. The fields are about three- NSA Super-Nationals in Peoria, about it you'd like to see in the paper, including mom and dad, line positions this season include squad in quarterback Kevin Adams, be held Saturday, September 7. The 1:40*4:20 6:50 9:00 PG13 fourths of a mile 35 the SIGNS grandma and grandpa, and so on. Send the photo to the Tri-City Re- tailback Kenny Irwin, receiver/line- outing will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the P ' 'ntersec- Illinois, over Labor Day. Andrew Scheid, Jimmy Saline, Coloma Football 2002 tion of John Beers Roari 31,(1 Cleve 11,6 14u NIUS cord, P.0. Box 7. Watervliet, Ml 49098. Pick up the photo after it ap- Scott Brimberry, and Santiago Le- backer Jack VanAntwerp, receiver/ Paw Paw Lake Golf Course, rain or - Lightning placed third at READY 683-1112 sj1jne land Road. its state tournament and placedf in pears in the paper; or include a stamped, self-addressed envelope and FOR ALL YOUR LOCAL NEWS, desma. The remaining comer posi- Coloma coach Dave Stowers keeps comerback Lee Stineman, outside I SPY KIDS 2 2:00 4:35 7:00 9:20 PG The per-person price will be $50 Tryouts at 12:00 noon for the t0P 20 at the NSA Nationals 'in we 7/ mail it back to you. SUBSCRIBE TO THK TRI-CITY RF.rORn tion will likely be filled by either saying he has many questions about linebacker/guard Chad Palmer, and for the Four-Person Scramble The ^ 12u ladies- 2'00 P m for the 14- Orlando' Flonda Accordingly, any MASTER OF DISGUISE 4:25 6:30 PG senior Chance Mellville or junior ^his year's team. Most- ef-that is-flight ..end/aefensiv£._.end Travis price includes 18 holes of golf, a year-olds, and 4:00 for the 16-year- player accepting a position on the Matt Nefso^ * ' " " ~ because of the graduation of a host Rose. SIGNS 1:45 4:15 6:50 9:10 PG 13 Where's Yours? cart and a great dinner, with prizes olds- Each tr>out will last approxi- team should be prepared for a Among the returning defenders of seniors, especially in the offen- Juniors that lettered last season as XXX 1:20 4:00 6:40 9:00 PGI3 mate| ,wo hours The la er s a e n orous rac,ice ame who lead the team last season are sophomores include offensive and for everyone, including a $200 cash y - P y ' g g P ^ g sche- sive line. group is determined by her age as of dule, including Nationals. BLOOD WORK 1:30 8:10 R Jamin Olds who -lad 32 tackles and defensive tackles Lance Phillipi, of- "We have to virtually replace anuar four interceptions; Roberto Espino- fensive guard/defensive tackle Bry- All proceeds will go for a new out- J y ^ • www.mooretheatres.com every offensive lineman that we had Plan on alTivin ear| 10 warrn THUR BRING YOUR OWN BAG FOR FREE FRESH POPCORN Watervliet za who had 107 tackles and three from last year," he stated. With a ant Stephens, center/inside line- door sports complex. g y "P- For more information, please call activities will begin on time. Rain interceptions; Steve Carlock with 78 fine crop of linemen up from last backer Matt Fuller, and receiver/ Paw Paw Community Calendar da,es wil1 be Au ust 25 and Se tackles; Robert Comejo with 86 comerback Jordan Winans. Bill Bohannon (468-8918) or Dick g P- year's JV team as juniors this sea- tember 8. Public Sponsored as a community service by Orchard Hiii Sanitary Landfiil tackles, nine sacks, and three ftim- son, you will probably see a lot of Other juniors on the varsity this Becht (468-2409). i The Lightning organization will be ble recoveries; David hunt with 65 these juniors filling those holes. It season that played JV ball in 2001 Please make all checks payable to Lake Send Community Calendar listings to: Tri-City Record, P.O. Box 7, include receiver/comerback Andy three years old in 2003. Travel tackles and two interceptions; and also means that a lot of players are Coloma Athletic Boosters. Send Schools Attila, linebacker/tailback John softball offers players an opportu- MOVIE Waterviiet, Mi 49098; or Fax to (616) 463-8329; or e-maii to Albert Stefani with 73 tackles. still in contention for starting posi- your check or money order along nity to practice and compete at Leading the offense again this sea- tions. Competition is a good thing Janssen, fullback/linebacker Antho- with the names of the participating Golf Club [email protected]. Listings must be renewed weekly; the listing ny Naughton, swingback/linebacker advanced levels. son will be all-conference selection for everybody. golfers to: Coloma Athletic Boost- THURSDAY MORNING Calendar Paul VanAntwerp, quarterback/free The 2002 Lightning teams enjoyed deadline for next week's paper is noon on Monday. Brad Manning. Manning, who will There are 35 players on the 2002 ers, P.O. Box 166, Coloma, MI WOMEN'S LEAGUE Tuesday, August 27: HIGH safety Kyle Freed, offensive guard/ Sundays throughout the summer, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., "FARMERS MARKET," in vacant lot behind Family be in his third season, threw for Coloma varsity football team. Ten 49038. August 15, 2002 SCHOOL—Girls JV/Varsity Basket- defensive end Jarrett Hammons, G... GUIDGeneral Audience. E 1600 yards and 20 touchdowns in of them are letterwinners from the During the Thursday Morning ball at Home w/Grace Christian, Dollar, off Badt Drive, downtown Coloma. Vendor applications available at City Hall at $5/week. center/defensive end Adam Imler, PG.. Parental Guidence. Some material may not be suited for children. 2001. 2001 team. You have split end Wes Women's Golf League on August rG 13 Parents strongly cautioned. 5:30 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 7:00 p.m., "CONCERT IN THE PARK" with "Hartford Alumni Jazz Band," Ely comerback/wide receiver Justin Why attend Receivers that retum include all- Boven, linebacker Shawn Morlock, 15 on the Front Nine at Paw Paw R... Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or legal guardian. Wednesday, August 28: HIGH Park, downtown Hartford; last concert of this summer season. Gulbransen, and ftillback/free safety NC 17 No one under 17 admitted. conference selection David Hunt strong safety and halfback Todd Lake Golf Club, Kris Watson had SCHOOL-No Events. Cody Irwin. Junior Paul Sirk is a Lake Michigan College? a* _ Wednesday & Thursday, August 21 & 22, 3-6 p.m., "COLOMA JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL EQUIP- who had 25 catches for 354 yards Jarvis, linebacker Nate Clements, Low Gross of 45 and Edith Weber Thursday, August 29: HIGH ftillback with experience the year /A Cc\\ J-E * atwHtwe HrTlMrtfM foforr Due HUcss t l umci*nexj MENT HANDOUTS," for grades 7-8, at Coloma Middle School's north locker room. Call Coach Irons at and four touchdowns along with defensive and offensive tackle Cnris had a 47. SCHOOL-JV Football at Home before last, as he did not play in 934 SH0W 429-7648 if you have any questions. Jared Kelly who had 27 catches for Immoos, tight end Seth Griffin, cen- Joan Fox had Low Net of 28 and w/Coloma, 6:00 p.m. 2001, while Jordan Chancellor is ® " 505 yards and five touchdowns. ter and defensive tackle Nick Good- Reason #65 Kris Watson had a 29. Friday, August 30: HIGH Saturday, August 24,8:00 a.m., "BIRDS AND BREAKFAST," Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Cen- out for the first time. "Both Roberto Espinoza and Jamin rick, along with guard and line- Joan Fox had Low Putts of 12 and trmmema PtoesumPipesione aM-9ai 1-944 SCHOOL-NO SCHOOL (Labor There are six sophomores on the Are you a recent high school grad? With more than 1000 ter Road, Benton Harbor. Bring your own table service & dish to pass; Sarett will provide coffee & juice. Olds saw limited receiver duty last backer Kevin Walters. Senior offen- Jan Vollrath had 16. Call 934-7469 for additional shows Day Weekend); Varsity Football at team this year, lead by tight end and Breakfast potluck will be followed by exploring the area for summer birds. Call to register, (269) 927-4832. season but will be more involved in sive tackle Zac Hilliard and comer- recent high school graduates attending LMC each Dottie Camp had a Birdie on #5, Coloma, 7:30 p.m. linebacker Phil Halamka and swing- Please have ID for R-rated films Saturday, August 24,11 a.m.-5 p.m., "DEMONSTRATION DAY," Van Buren County Historical Society the offense in 2002," says Coach back Jay Emy are both injured. and Kris Watson had a Chip-In on Saturday, August 31: HIGH back/linebacker Chris Hauch. Both semester, you'll meet plenty of students with Times subject to change without notice Shoemaker. Coach Stowers says he doesn't #2. SCHOOL-Cross Country at Ed- Museum. Tour trappers cabin and Museum and see many live demonstrations; food & refreshments will lettered on the varsity as freshmen Hartford's offensive line returns know when either of them will be similar interests and goals. Special Event was won by Kris wardsburg Invitational, 10:00 a.m. also be available. Call Alice Pugh at (269) 628-2645 or Gene Puckett at (269) 6744221 for more in 2001. The other four are JV Martin Lawrence: RUNTELDAT(R) intact from 2001 and Coach Shoe- cleared to play by the doctors. Watson, Dottie Camp, Edith Weber, Monday, September 2: HIGH information. Admission is $3/adult; $1/child 6-12; under 5 are free if accompanied by an adult. products from last season, including 12:05,2:20,4:30,7:00,9:15 maker says they will be critical in Junior quarterback Erich Biggart Want more? and Betty Strouse. SCHOOL-NO SCHOOL (Labor Tim Holly at tight end and defen- Sunday, August 25,11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., "SALEM LUTHERAN CLUB CHICKEN DINNER," at Salem making the Indians very offense returns after a fine season last year Visit www.lakemichigancoilege.edu/reasons UNDISPUTED (R) Day Weekend). sive end, offensive and defensive Please check the address Lutheran Church, 275 Marvin Street, Coloma. Men's Club is cooking; menu is chicken, au gratin potatoes, productive. Keith Williams, Tho- as does fullback and safety Farrid tackle Jimmi Keech, offensive 12:45,2:40,4:40, 6:45,8:45 mas Deneau, Mike Manner, Robert Coleman, along with defensive & subscription expiration string beans, tossed salad, rolls, desserts, coffee & orange drink. Cost is $6/adult; 5-12/$3; children under guard/defensive tackle Matt Win- A New Wave SIMONE (PC.ll) Get your Comejo, and Brent Walker will line tackle/guard Josh Burgess. 4 are free. All are welcome. Tickets are available at the church office Monday-Friday. nell, along with tailback/comerback of Thinking date on the mailing label up from left to right on the line. Bobby Edelberg quarterbacked the 1:35,4:05,6:35,9:05 Sunday, August 25, 3:00 p.m., "CHINA SLIDE SHOW," Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Matt Green. LAKE MICHIGAN Walker was an all-conference selec- JV team last year while also making of your Tri-City Record. SERVING SARA (PGU) COLOR Coach Farac feels that the favorite COLLEGE. Road, Benton Harbor; (269) 927-4832. Program is free. tion in 2001. a late-game appearance in last in the Red Arrow this year has to be Please call 463-6397 1:05,3:15,5:25, 7:35,9:45 Sunday, August 25,6:00-7:00 p.m., "WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ICE CREAM SOCIAL," There will be somewhat of a new year's playoff game that also in- Hartford. He thinks the conference 1-800-252-1562 Classes begin August 26 - Register today! COPIES look in the Hartford backfield this cluded a nice scoring drive. with any corrections. BLUE CRUSH (PGI3) for the school's students, parents & teachers, on the playground. Students will meet their teachers and as a whole may be stronger this season, with Mike Holland return- The only returning sophomore that 12:05,2:15.4:20, 7:05,9:20 at the Tri-City Record parents will be able to pick up start-of-the-school-year information. season with a number of teams vy- ing as the most experienced letter- lettered as a freshman in 2001 is 138 N. Main St. Watervliet Monday, August 26, 7 p.m., VAN BUREN REGIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING," Web- ing for the second place position in THE ADVENTURES OF PLUTO NASH (PGI3) winner from 2001. Holland's run- DON'T MISS THE H.S. FOOTBALL the conference. "Hartford is 12:10 ster Memorial Library, 200 N. Phelps Street, Decatur. Monthly business meeting; program by Steven Ar- ning mate there will be either Luke loaded," he states. They not only seneau on "Dear Mom: Letters from the Civil War." Bekiri or Chance Mellville. Steve Lake XXX (PGI3) have the speed but they are bigger CAR- Tuesday, August 27, 6 p.m., "NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES SW Carlock will be Holland's backup at 12:00,2:45,5:20,7:10,8:00,9:45 this year," he adds. " GAME OF THE WEEK" MICHIGAN CHAPTER #572," at Steak 'n' Shake, 1917 Pipestone Road, Benton Harbor. For more fullback. Coach Farac is assisted by Leon Cir nrn i) Coach Shoemaker says that one of Michigan 8/30 Hartford @ Decatur BLOODWORK (R) information, call John Bednar at (269) 465-6682. Volk, Ben Iliff, and Lou Brule. The his team's strengths will be the fact 2:05,4:25,6:45,9:00 JVs are being coached by Steve 9/6 Brandywine @ Decatur AurcT" Friday, August 30, through Sunday, September 1, "OLD ENGINE & TRACTOR SHOW," Van Buren that there are so many letterwinners Hills Schultz and Jon Adams, while the SPY KIDS 2 (PG) County Fairgrounds, east of Hartford. Admission is $3. Includes flea market, arts & crafts show, good 9/13 Brandywine @ Cassopolis returning. That in itself means a lot Junior High has Pat Iliff heading 12:25,2:50,4:50,6:50, 9:50 •• Rl PAIR food, homemade ice cream, "kettle com", working sawmill, thrashing demonstration & shingle mill. For of experience on both sides of the Golf Club things up with assistants Bill Tief- 9/20 Buchanan @ Edwardsburg SIGNS (PG13) more information, contact Wayne & Mary Rose at (269) 6214445 or David & Judy Rainey at (269) 427- ball. "Tehbach and Jeremy Andrews. TUESDAY MORNING 9/27 Edwardsburg @ Berrien Springs 468-5555 7615. With the experience on the line, Watervliet will travel to Berrien 12:50. 1:45, 3:00, 3:55, 5:10,6:05, 7:20, 8:15,9:30 LADIES LEAGUE the Indians also have a pretty good Springs this Friday for scrimmages 10/4 Berrien Springs @ Brandywine AUSTIN POWERS (PGI3) FRONT END Saturday, August 31,1:004:00 p.m., "SUNDAY SCHOOL SIGNUP" at First United Methodist Church AUGUST 13,2002 RAVDIO returning group of receivers to com- that will also involve Marcellus, 10/11 Marcellus @ Decatur of Watervliet. For more information, call Linda at 463-7302 or June at 934-8208. In the Tuesday Morning Ladies 12:55,3:05,5:15,7:25, 8:45,9:35 pliment Manning's experienced possibly Constantine and the Sham- ALIGNMENT League held August 13 at Lake 10/18 Brandywine @ Edwardsburg arm. Olds and Espinoza will both rocks, of course. STUART LITTLE 2 (PG) Includes front wheel drives & 4X4 P/U Michigan Hills Golf Club, the fol- Taking Care of Your Disposal Needs give added depth there. The Panthers will open up the 10/25 Decatur @ Lawton 12:00,1:45,3:30,5:15 lowing results were turned in: Coach Shoemaker feels that the regular season at Coloma on August $30.00 & Up Low Gross-Vel Ripsco with a 53; Mark Savage and Chuck Hutson retum for their fourth season handling ROAD TO PERDITION (R) running game will be in good hands 30. They will then host Kalamazoo MOST AMERICAN MADE CARS Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill Low Net-Penny Hanks with a 33; play-by-play and color commentary, respectively. All "Game of 2:15,4:45,7:15, 9:45 with Holland, Bekiri, Melville, and Christian for week two in their Open Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30 Low Putts-Pat Dom and Vel 3290 Hennessey Rd., Watervliet, 463-5588 Carlock all vying for more game home opener. the Week" broadcasts begin at approximately 9:45 PM. DOWNTOWN COLOMA experience. Ripsco, both with 16; and Birdie- VISA & MASTER CARDS ACCEPTED Open Monday-Friday 7am - 4;30pmt Saturday 7am - Noon Coach Shoemaker says the chal- Penny Hanks on #3. For more information contact WDOW-FM/AM Radio at (269) 782-5106. j f < I

August 21,2002 Tri-City Record Page 11 Page 10 Tfi-City Record August 21, 2002 Pay HPP approved bills PUBLIC NOTICE $27,102.44. Tri-City Area Outdoors Tri-City Area FISHING REPORT WATERVLIET \\ ant Ads Si Public Notices Adjourned meeting at 8:26 p.m. DJOlOJ! Anglers are still fishing fairly deep for everything in area lakes. They are (34-1) TOWNSHIP catching some nice fish. 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE Paw Paw Lake Almanac WANT AD RATES IN COLOMA—7090 Lake Rd. PLANNING By Delavan Sipes For want adt, lott & found, thank-you PUBLIC NOTICE Baby crib, etc. ladies clothes, old COMMISSION Weekly rainfall on Paw Paw Lake Historical Trivia notes, pertonalt, etc. tools and houseware items and HAGAR TOWNSHIP fey NOTICE OF PUBLIC measured 0.9 inches in the Dlouhy Question: What is the real story more. Friday and Saturday 8-23 & REGULAR MEETING rain gage (just west of the marina) behind Longfellow's legend of Hia- $7-50 pef ad of 25 words or less, plus 10 8-24 from 8:00 am til ??? cents per word over 25 words. Repeat the HEARING and 1.74 inches on the south side of watha? Answer next week. (34-1) SYNOPSIS same ad for $6.50, plus 10 cents for each Be it hereby noticed that the Wa- Sherwood Bay. The difference is , Answer to last week^s question: AUGUST 12, 2002 tervliet Township Planning Com- extra word over 25. PUBLIC NOTICE not uncommon. It often rains up- Some Indian names in Michigan ^'GORDON CHARLES Board members present: Supervi- mission will hold a public hearing town in Watervliet and nary a drop and their meanings. In the treaty of Ad must be paid in advance by BAINBRIDGE sor O'Leary, Clerk Kelley, Treas- on Tuesday, September 10, 2002, at descends on the lake. Sept. 24, 1819, signed with the credit card, cash, or check at the Housecats should not be TOWNSHIP urer Holt, Trustees Gagliardo & 7:40 p.m. at the Watervliet Town- This is badly needed rain, though Saginaw Bay Band of Ojibwa, Tri-City Record Schinck. ship Hall, 4959 M-140 Highway, &acK to Chief Kawkawiskou (the crow) of it will not significantly help crops 133 North Main Street REGULAR BOARD Also present: Bernard Kelley, Watervliet, Michigan. The purpose the Chippewas was given 640 acres allowed to roam free P.O. Box? in 2002. It will help rebuild the Building Insp./Zoning Admin. of the hearing is to consider the Watervliet. Ml 49098 MEETING ground water supply and begin to on the east side of the Saginaw Why do some people treat their cat owners have also taken the pre- Approved minutes of July 8, 2002 adoption of a proposed ordinance River and an island called Crow AD DEADLINE IS NOON MONDAY! SYNOPSIS restore moisture to the upper layers pets so badly? That is a question I caution of putting a collar on their - Regular Twp. Bd. Meeting. that would regulate the placement of soil. To overcome the drought of Island, the supposed English trans- ask myself frequently but have no pet's neck and attaching a bell to it. SPARKLE U-STOR-IT AUGUST 5,2002 Approved Berrien County 4-H and arrangement of lighting within the past few years will require an lation of the chiefs name. It is real answer. That, supposedly, should serve to AUCTION 1. Meeting called to order at Candy Sale - October 6 through the Township. Any interested par- increase in fall rainfall and a sub- probable that the Kawkawlin River, Quite often, I look out into our warn a bird that a danger lurks near, October 12, 2002, for daylight ties are invited to attend and be school and the village of Kawkawlin are The following units have been 7:00 p.m. All Board mem- stantial snowfall this coming win- back yard to be entertained by the even though unseen. taken under possession by Sparkle bers present. hours only. heard. Written comments may be ter. Without both, it is likely that the white man's corruption of the variety of songbirds we host at our Neither precaution will work out, U-Stor-lt for lack of payment. 2. Approved July 1, 2002, Approved payment of monthly mailed to the office of Zoning Ad- next summer will arrive with the •chiefs name. feeders. Every so often, I see a however. If a cat is well hidden to • These units will be auctioned on minutes with corrections. bills totaling $51,533.65. ministrator at the Watervliet Town- potential for another dry summer. Mujekecwis .(West Wind) was beautiful, sleek-looking black cat where a bird can't spot him, then ; September T* if the tenant fails to 3. Received reports from B. Kelley reported that eighteen ship Hall, P.O. Box 384, Watervliet, Regular rainfall every seven to 10 chief of a small band of Ojibwa trying to look invisible as he checks ventures into striking distance, the | claim unit. Sheriff Department, Super- (18) building permits were issued MI 49098; or faxed to (269) 463- days, along with heavy snowfall, is living on the Thunder Bay-River out the possibilities of a delicious bird will probably be a victim. The Unit #40 & 42-Beatrice Smith, visor, Treasurer, Planning for the month of July with a valua- 4808, no later than 3:00 p.m. on the desirable to restore normal condi- near the present site of Alpena. meal of a careless bird. That makes lightning-like pounce of a housecat tion of $437,981.00 - this includes date of the hearing. special! Benton Harbor, Ml; Commission, Ordinance En- tions. The name appears to be a variant me wonder why his owner, obvi- can come before the bird can be Unit #71-Larry Smith, Stevens- forcer, Building, Mechani- two (2) new homes. Robert Lohi The lake level was 621.37 feet spelling of Mudjeekewis, the myth- ously somebody in the neighbor- warned by the bell. If deprived of ville, Ml; cal, Electrical & Plumbing Denied approval for Fire Dept./ Zoning Administratoi (621 feet 4.44 inches) above sea ical West Wind spirit, father of hood, would be so cruel as to let his claws, the cat can hit the bird (8/21 A 9/4,2002; I caught this 3-pound, 8-ounce largemouth with the help of Anthony Piner Unit #210-Debbie Robinson, Ben- Inspectors. MFR "Open House" for October 12, level on August 17*. The surface Hiawatha, in Longfellow's poem, that housecat roam free. hard and, at the same time, crunch 2002. out of Big Paw Paw. ton Harbor, Ml; 4. Approved payment of July ,ef Off of the lake is 5.16 inches below the "The Song of Hiawatha." The Sometimes I also feel pangs of down on it with needle-sharp teeth, 6 James Carr brought in this 5-lbs., Unit #125~Thomas Richard, Ben- bills. Approval pending for Fire De- outlet weir. . name is commemorated as Micha- conscience, wondering if I am also to kill it quickly. Then he may or partment '"poker run" raiser - must 5-ounce largemouth bass. ton Harbor, MI; 5. Approved sending finaliza- Water clarity was 7.1 ft., 7.1 ft., keewis Park in the city of Alpena. guilty of animal cruelty for denying may not eat its prey, even though he be reviewed by Township Attorney th We are having reports that Unit #256-Michael Mayberry, tion letter for the audit. and 6.7 ft. at stations 1, 2 and 3 A 19 century Ottawa Indian the cat that feathered meal. In our has satisfied his killer instincts. and Insurance Agent. fishermen are getting some Benton Harbor, MI; 6. Approved additional func- respectively. wrote that Michigan was pro- yard, there is no hiding place near If my wife and 1 were good neigh- a new subscription steelhead in the Paw Paw River near Unit #316-Edward Armstrong, tions be added to the bud- Approved allowing MFR Depart- John's nounced Mi-chi-gum by his people, one of the busy feeders where a cat bors, we would plant some thick the dam and in Mill Creek. Eau Claire, MI; get. ment to apply for a $500.00 grant to whom it meant "monstrous can lie in ambush until an unwary shrubs around the base of each bird Crappie and bluegill are in 15 to 20 Unit #46—Mario Coleman, Benton 7. Approved purchase of soft- from WalMart for jumpsuits to be lake." The term mitchi, michi, or bird comes near. I'm sure this black feeder. That way, any housecat feet of water, eight to 12 feet down. Harbor, MI; ware update for Quickbooks. worn on scene. to the missi refers to quantity. A map beauty suffers humiliation when the wandering into our yard could be Slip bobbers help while fishing at Unit #I97-Renee Isom, Ypsilanti, 8. Approved payment of Coun- Next regular meeting - September from 1673 shows the monstrous birds spot him easily, then remain almost sure of a wild bird meal at 9, 2002-7:00 P.M. Glass these depths. MI; ty MTA dues. lake as 'Lac des Ilinois ou Missihi- out of his reach. Does he consider any time. Being that neighborly, While pike fishing, use live bait. : Unit #116-Dena Drake, Water- 9. Continue to follow steps out- Deborah Kelley WE MAKE QUR OWN VINYL ganin." By 1681, it appeared as this cruel and unusual punishment? though, would be going a little too Tri-Citf Record Follow the weed line at a slow troll vliet, MI; lined in ordinance for demo- Hagar Township Clerk REPLACEMENT WINDOWS! Missiganin. In that same year the Considering his perfect condition, far, we think. Besides, we have no (34-1) running between 13 to 25 feet. Unit #213-GwendoIyn and Mar- lition of dangerous buildings Full Hn* Glass Shop, New name Michigan appeared in its I'm sure his owner feeds him well idea who owns our visiting house- Using artificial lures, like Meps vin Heard, Benton Harbor, MI; & unlicensed vehicles. set the back page for details present form. For years the lake and provides him with other home cat. Construction Windows, Spinners, are a good choice also. • Unit #266-CarIa Horton-Davis, 10. Zoning Violations - Pro- PUBLIC NOTICE was called Lac des Ilinois. For the comforts. Many people believe a Some cat owners only turn out Outside Service Work Wedding & Deer Hunters: If you have Benton Harbor, MI; ceed with steps outlined in WATERVLIET first time, in 1718, DeLisle showed well-fed housecat has no real inter- their pets to roam free during the purchased your deer tags and did • Unit #164-Richard Smith, St. ordinance for demolition of L. Michigan in its present spelling, est in catching and eating a wild night, figuring there are no song- TOWNSHIP Anniversary NOT receive a DNR Deer Kill Tag • Joseph, MI. dwelling. 468-4227 with no alternate names. bird. That, however, is not true be- birds around then. That is mostly For ALL the LOCAL NEWS subscribe Backer, go to where you purchased : . (34-1) 11. Approved sending revised PLANNING Source: Indian Names in Michigan, Virgil cause such a cat will never lose its correct but it can then put a house- 271 Paw Paw St., Invitations, them and ask for one for every kill tag you have. The DNR wants all Deer contract to Medic 1. to the Tri-City Record, 463-6397 J. Vogel. 1986. pp. I-2. 30-32. Rainfall and inherent instincts to be a predator. cat into danger from other preda- FOR RENT COMMISSION Coloma lake level reported by Ray Dlouhy. Kill tags stuck to these plastic cards and attached to the deer. 12. Adopted ordinance estab- & decorations Even if a cat is not hungry it will tors. Even now, without any con- IN THE KEELER AREA-Two- Information provided by the Paw Paw Lake Call Woodward's for all of your fishing and hunting information, and lishing registration permits NOTICE OF PUBLIC Association. want to be a natural bird killer. trasting snow, a cat is easy to see bedroom house on large lot with licenses too. for businesses. HEARING Tri-City Record Secrecy: The best-kept secret in Many housecats, living indoors from the air. Every so often a great shed. Remodeled inside, has base- Mon.-Sat 6 A.M.-9. P.M.; Sun., 6 A.M.-4 P.M. 13. Approved pursuing quiet Be it hereby noticed that the Wa- America today is that people would most of the time, have had their homed owl will pounce on a rabbit M ment and laundry room. Refrigera- title of Byers Cemetery. tervliet Township Planning Com- 138 N. Main St. rather work hard for something claws removed. That not only pre- in our yard, then eat it right there. WOODWARD'S BAIT & TACKLE ; tor and range furnished. $600/ 14. Tabled the following items: mission will hold a public hearing they believe in than enjoy a pam- vents them from scratching up the Maybe some day instead of cotton- 5605 Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma ; month, minimum lease of two Watervliet Summer Tax Collection, on Tuesday, September 10, 2002, at pered idleness. good furniture but convinces their tail fur, the only evidence will be \ years. Send inquiries & references 468-7522 FISHING & HUNTING LICENSES Library Contracts, Improve- 7:05 p.m. at the Watervliet Town- -John Gardner owners that they would be unable to cat hair! -to: HRA, Box 49, Hartford, Ml 463-6397 ment Projects, Easement ship Hall, 4959 M-140 Highway, catch and kill a bird anyhow. A few 49057. Projects, Cemetery Ordi- (34-2) Watervliet, Michigan. The purpose nance Amendments & Zon- of the hearing is to consider a re- FOR RENT ing Ordinance. quest by Nancy Cibula to rezone !N THE HARTFORD AREA- 15. Meeting adjourned at 10:02 part of parcel 11-21-0022-0034-08- Two-bedroom apartment, total elec- p.m. 6, including an area of land 180 feet Respectfully submitted, Business Card Bulletin Board fric. Furnishings include; refrigera- by 308 feet lying at the northwest tbr, range, washer & dryer, ceiling Debra A. Grieser intersection of Paw Paw Ave. and Bainbridge Township Clerk fans, and AC in living room only. Central Ave. and an area of land ACCOUNTING APPLIANCES-FURNITURE ATTORNEY-AT- LAW AUCTIONS $550/month, minimum lease of two Recycling - August 17, 2002, from 135 feet by 309 feet lying northeast years. Send inquiries & references 9 a.m.-l p.m. of the same intersection, from Rl-B to: HRA, Box 49, Hartford, Ml Board Meeting - August 26,2002 Residential to RE Recreational. Any F. Ronald Postelli 49057. Planning Commission - September interested parties are invited to at- COMPREHENSIVE (34-2) 9,2002 tend and be heard. Written com- HUFFMAN'S ATTORNEY AT LAW DJ Auction Township Hall Hours - Mon./ ments may be mailed to the office All-Weather Partners FOR SALE BUSINESS SERVICES TV & Appliances Home Furnishings Tues./Thurs. mornings from 9 a.m. to of Zoning Administrator at the Wa- 170 N. Paw Paw St. Coloma Open daily CEMETERY LOTS-in North Monthly Accounting & Bookkeeping 12 p.m. tervliet Township Hall, P.O. Box 25 Beechwood St. East Main St. 9ain-7pm, Shore Memory Gardens, Hagar Phone: 468-8040 Fax: 468-3498 384, Watervliet, MI 49098; or faxed Listen for News 3 Weather First Real Estate Law, Corporate & Business Law, Shores. Two lots in Good Shepherd 621-3720*468-3720 621-4473 closed Sundays Building Inspector Hours - Tues. to (269) 463-4808 no later than 3:00 TAX SERVICES Will & Trusts, Estates & Probate, section, $1,200 both; and two HARTFORD, Ml 49057 U (HONS I \ I in I KID AN 7:30PM /Thurs. mornings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the date of the hearing. Divorce & Family Law spaces inside Mausoleum, $6,000 Forecasts day and night on a.m. Robert Lohr Kenneth L Sutton www.huffmantv.com 415 W. Main St., Hartford both. Call (269)944-1707. Assessor Hours - Tues./Wed. from Zoning Administrator P.O. Box 296, Watervliet, Ml 49098 Phone (616) 468-3070 Fax 468-3072 (34-1) RENT TO OWN or CASH & CARRY 621-6681 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (8/21 & 9/4,2002) COSY 98.3 FM Phone (616) 463 7211 Fax 463-7154 COOK WANTED (34-1) APPLY IN PERSON-at Board of COMPUTER SERV ICES CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE MEDICAL SERVICES Trade restaurant, Watervliet. PUBLIC NOTICE (26-TFN) WATERVLIET CITY QAAAA Tri-County Computer Services STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES WHY SUFFER ANYMORE? 9KA1 lT«rc HELP WANTED FUTURE CONSTRUCTION HOME OFFICES: BLOOMINGTON. ILLINOIS For prompt relief of stomach, MASSAGE THERAPIST-needed COMMISSION 373 N Main Street Prompl OF SOUTH WEST MICHIGAN Inc. gall bladder, liver, pancreas, at Country Cuts Salon, Watervliet. REGULAR MEETING colon and rectum ailmei .s Watervliet MT 49091! Commercial Roofing Experts, Garages, Full time or part time. Call 463- SYNOPSIS RAKESH GUPTA, MD 2887 or stop in at 8629 Red Arrow Professional Siding, Pole Barns, Masonry, Rubber, SHARON L YODER Highway, Watervliet. August 13,2002 Computer Problems? Agent 24 Hour answering service Shingles, Modifieds, Buildup, Duro-Last (3I-TFN) Accepted all minutes. Callus! \ Knowledgeable (616) 428-2221 Agreed to pay Consumers Asphalt Honors most private insurance P.O. Box 276 Off.: (616) 483-5249 plans. 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