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SPRINGPORT, MI 49284 THE COMBINED NEWSPAPER OF THE WATERVL1KT RECORD, ( OLOMA COURIER &HARTFORI ii.L 463-N-E-W-S TRI-CITY RECORD 112th Year Issue No. 25 June 19,1996 50*

Hartford's Request to reconsider manager going, maybe, he gives July 4th donation veto notice, maybe ignored by Twp. Board By Joe Cheshire Hartford will soon be looking By Joe Cheshire for a new City Manager, as Fred Gwen Sellers Goodlow chided dollars. Snider gave the Commission Township officials for voting not In response to the question of what will probably be a two-week to donate to the firworks display how much unencumbered funds notice during its monthly work- at last month's meeting. "I do not were available by Treasurer Ron shop meeting Monday, June 24. in good conscience know how you Hagenbarth, Gerbel said the Snider said in an interview cannot donate. I'm requesting Township had $252,000 but stated Tuesday morning, "There is a that you revote on the matter." "That amount could be wiped out strong possibility of me leaving. I Goodlow followed up by saying with the stroke of a pen. If you do have been in consultation with the fireworks were a community some road work or something the community leaders in ano- event, not just for the City of else, $252,000 won't go far." ther state, and we have agreed to Watervliet. but for all the sur- Del Sipes, an often opponent of terms in words but it has to be rounding communities as well; Supervisor Morlock, said, "I and they acted as a morale don't always agree with you, but booster and a magnet to draw you ought to be congratulated on outaide interests into the com- the budget. I know how much munity. work it takes to control the "We don't have anything for budget." "TOP POP FOR 19%...Phil Lynch poses with son Tim, who wrote the winning letter of the kids, besides sports, and I'm It was also announced work is looking forward to taking my slated to begin on Blatchford nomination, and some of his 13 children and 23 grandchildren. (Joe Cheshire photo) 1 W-year-old grandson to the fire- Road on June 27. "They will works," said Goodlow. begin grinding up the road, Trustee Mike Leith, who voted weather permitting," said Phil Lynch named Record's Top Pop in favor of the donation during Morlock. last month's meeting, said event The Board stated at last By Joe Cheshire deserving of the honor? fidelity, and community commit- officials knew that any requests month's meeting Blatchford He was a shoo-in for the "Top When the large number of ment. need to be presented prior to Road, due to its poor condition, Pop" award, according to his 13 children turned out to be on hand He's touched the lives of many budget approval in March. would have half the pavement children and 23 grandchildren, for the secretive award, Phil Watervliet students, continuous- '"Even though I was the one removed and converted back to a With numbers like that, who ly volunteering his time at ath- thought nothing of it. "It's like Fred Sinclair that made the motion to donate, gravel surface. could argue that Phil Lynch is not this all the time. The kids and letic and school activities for the reduced to writing yet. We still and voted in favor of it, it's not grandkids are always here. If past twenty-six years ... many have to sign a contract." the fault of the Township. They they weren't, I would be concem- after his children graduated. He were advised last year and in is an integral member of a Snider wouldn't divulge his in- ed." tended destination, but sources years past, and those in charge Phil, who just retired after 40 scholarship committee and is ac- revealed he had accepted a posi- should have passed on that infor- Flood of donations means years in the furniture business of tive in church. tion as City Manager in an Il- mation to this year's officials. Lynch Furniture in Benton Har- Phil and Rita will be cele- linois community with a popula- CUrk Eva Biumeiiter said, bor, has not been idle. For the brating their 50th anniversary larger fireworks show for tion of around 10,000 residents. "We have to fUy within our last 26 years, Phil has been this year and he recently retired Snider also declined to make a budget. We've taken money for volunteering at Watervliet High from business. An outstanding July 4-7 celebration parting comment. He said he fireworks and gave it to the School. He has has been involved citizen and father, he truly would defer that until everything CWAEDC (Coloma Watervliet Thanks to a surge in donations, would go on as planned, the WBA with basketball, football, cross deserves this honor. is official. Area Economic Development this year's July 4th fireworks also increased the size of the country racing, even serving as Tim Lynch Snider said the intended des- Corporation). We know not show will be bigger than ever in show by $500. head timer in state and regional As the Record "Top Pop," everybody is going to approve of Watervliet. Celebration Chair- The additional funds would be tination is a very progressive meets. Lynch won the following gifts community that is on the grow it, but we did what we deemed to man Larry Nordhoff says $3,200 used to buy larger fireworks, he "Watervliet schools have been from these Tri-City merchants. yet wants to maintain its rural at- be in the best interest." has been donated to the WBA said. The WBA spent $4,500 on good to me and my family," says Wheel alignment from Cer- mosphere. Snider also said the Township Supervisor Robert since it was announced the fireworks last year and had Phil. "With 13 of my children get- tified Auto Repair; $10 gift cer- position presents new challenges Morlock said, "In the last six organization may come up short budgeted the same amount for ting an education and graduating tificate from J & M Marine; 5 and offers an opportunity to bring weeks, we probably have spent for the fireworks. this year. from Watervliet, I'm just giving free $1.00 instant lottery tickets, all of his experiences into play. $1,500 on the Township's two Since the Watervliet Business Nordhoff added rumors of the back a little of what we've receiv- Hartford Harding's; 8x10 por- Snider was the first City beaches and 12,000 to repair the Association's request for a $2,000 Civil War battle re-enactment ed." His children have all attend- trait from Friesen Photography; Manager for Hartford, following piers. We haven't shut the faucet donation from the Watervliet and the 1860s baseball game be- ed St. Joseph Catholic grade a dozen donuts, Coloma and off to community items. We spent Township Board was turned ing cancelled are totally untrue. school and Watervliet High Watervliet Wesco; $10 gift cer- See HARTFORD $50,000 to get Burger King in and down, Nordhoff said, many He said plans for both events are School. tificate, Watervliet Ace Hard- continued on page 6 operating, and I see a tremen- businesses, civic organizations, still intact and are scheduled to With humble dignity, Phil said, ware; 5 free $1.00 instant lottery dous amount of our young people and individuals made donations. occur as they are listed in the upon learning of his selection, tickets, Coloma Harding's; now working there. We have also Nordhoff said the donations not celebration brochure. "I'm honored and quite surpris- fisherman's shelf from Nancy's budgeted $2,000 for recreation." only insured the fireworks show ed. With all the deserving people Furniture; dinner for 6 at Coloma Goodlow asked the Board to in the area, to be selected is quite McDonald's; two oil changes give its approval for next year's an honor." from Brookfield; party tray from Inside the festival, to which she was told The Lynches (Phil and Rita) Coloma Hilltop; they could not at this time. "It have resided in the same home 16-piece bucket of chicken, Tri-City will have to be presented, and we on Paw Paw Lake for 43 years Chicken Coop; 5 super car will sit down and see if it can be and will be celebrating their 50th washes & Welsh Oil coffee mug, done/' Baumeister told her. wedding anniversary shortly. Welsh; All Military Antiques, Record The Board did not take a re- $20.00 gift certificate; 1 lube and Community Calendar.. 8 vote on the matter. HE'S AN oil filter change from Dave's Amoco; $15 gift certificate from Fishing Report 12 TOWNSHIP HAS $152,000 IN OUTSTANDING Watervliet Harding's; $25.00 gift Hometown History... 4 UNENCUMBERED FUNDS CITIZEN AND certificate from Bob's Hobby and KuteKids 8 In other matters, the Board Collector Shop; $1.00 Off any FATHER meal from Main Street Pizza; heard a report from Robert Dear Editor, Legal Notices 10 Gerbel of Gerbel & Company, Corona pruners from Limberlost With great pride, I nominate Nursery; $15.00 gift certificate Letters & Comments.. 2 P.C., auditors for the Township. ANOTHER DONATION... adding to a landslide of donations to my dad, Phil Lynch, as "Top from Hipskind Building Supply; Gerbel said the Township was in the WBA's July 4th celebration is Pinnacle Bank. Watervliet Obituaries 6 Pop." The father of thirteen dinner for 4 at Coloma Pizza Hut; good financial condition, and the Branch Loan Officer Herb Kramer said the $500.00 donation is Watervliet High School gradu- and $15.00 gift certificate from Outdoors 12 Township officials had done a from funds left over from last week's strawberry auction. ates, he embodies the true mean- Sprague's Grocery. Sports 11 super job of handling taxpayers' Kramer is shown presenting the check to celebration chair- ing of fatherhood, family values, man Larry Nordhoff. (Karl Bayer photo) Want Ads 10

We asked customers at Watervliet Harding's Market: "Do you • • think local governments should help finance community events We asked yo such as fireworks, etc.?"

Carolyn Prosek, Coloma: "I don't Martha Merrill, think so. Usually Kevin Morrison, Jenny Merrill, Watervliet: "Yes, businesses and in- Claudia Abella, Karen Kenyon, Watervliet: "I Dan Edmonds, Watervliet: "Yes. because the towns dividuals donate, Covert: "I think so. Watervliet: "No. think if the City WatervUet: "Yes. Bob Beardon, It would help out a are so small and and I would rather It's for everybody They should be on contributes, then It's our tax dollars Watervliet: "Yes. lot. We're a small they're using tax see it done that and they should individual sponsor- the Township and they should Community events community." dollars. I think so." way." help out." ship." should follow suit.' spend them on us. are for the people." i

Page 2 The Tri-City Record June 19,19% Letters to the Editor & Opinion Page Airport & fireworks stand June 19,1996 The Trl-CIty Record Page 3 he lived on a tarm how he taught me to ride my first keep up with these changes, it is work, particularly when he WE WELCOME makes certain everyone in the Special events announced He watered and fed bike to practicing using the star- I'M TRULY only through our (the taxpayer) of Twp. Board draws fire LETTERS... and did no one harm. ting blocks in our driveway when BLESSED TO support that we will bring about public wishing to comment on a The Tri-City Record welcomes He wears a John Deere hat I was in track in high school. Dad any improvements. topic has the chance to do so," to celebrate Church's all letters to the editor. Letters on his almost bald head has instilled loyalty, honesty and HAVE MY OWN Considering that this millage Boyce said. "All too often that is from Wvt. Commissioner the exception in government are subject to editing, especially Not pants her wore respect in my brother, sister and "TOP POP" and similar others have been By Cliff Stevens when it should be the rule." 150th Anniversary for length, and will be published but overalls instead. me, not only by his word but by Dear Editor, defeated, I am concerned about During the June 11 meeting of Building Inspector Craig Nie- Middaugh chairs the House at the discretion of the editor. He has 42 ponies his example. For years he has Reflecting upon my life, I know the voters of the Watervliet the Watervliet City Commission, phaus. Watervliet First U.M. Church, crafts bake sale booth at Mill Conservation, Environment and All letters must be signed and Many dogs and some sheep worked hard as a coach in sum- that I am truly blessed to have School District. I think the voters Commissioner John Fulton told Approval was given to hire two located at the corner of Church Creek on July 5 and July 6. Dona- Great Lakes Committee. must include a phone number or Also hundreds of deer mer recreation, volunteering his my own "Top Pop." In my book of Watervliet viewed the pro- Commission members he was students at minimum wage to Street and Red Arrow Highway, tions of items to sell would be ap- The seventh-term lawmaker address so that the authorship of and they're all his to keep time on the Recreation Council he is "Top Pop" for many posal totally as a tax increase. In- disappointed the Watervliet work for the City in preparation is celebrating its 150th year. In preciated. said he was grateful to the controversial letters can be He's a fine old man, for many years, and the City reasons, but the one I consider stead, it should be viewed as the Township Board did not con- and for cleanup work for the honor of the church's anniver- •The church has made a gift in Audubon Society for recognizing verified. Names will be withheld and I'm not rippen Commission currently. He cares most important is the love of my choice to offer our children and tribute $1,500 toward this year's Fourth of July Celebration sary, several special events have honor of its 150th year to Genesis his work. at the request of the writer for His heart's so big about his family and community father (Luther Hornbarger). the children in our community fireworks show during the com- through July 12. been planned: United Methodist in the Forest 4lWhen it comes to the environ- sufficient reason. Letters should and his step still skippin. and devotes a lot of time to each. It was his love for his family the best education possible. If munity Fourth of July Celebra- Commissioner Fulton sugges- •A celebration service will be Hills area of Grand Rapids. ment, we all must be fully com- be typed or at least written in Sincerely, I will be getting married in that kept him working day after we, the taxpayers, provided the tion. ted the City consider banning the held Sunday, June 30, at 11:00 Genesis U.M. is the conference's mitted," Middaugh said. "We easily-read handwriting. Names Harvey Atherton August and, although I will be liv- day in a noisy factory to provide optimum learning environment Fulton expanded his displea- burning of leaves and promote a.m., followed by a catered meal. newest church. have only one chance to ^et must be printed in addition to the 14 years old ing a distance away, I know Dad for his five children. It was his we also would be offering the sure with the Township, noting collection of leaves in bags which •Couples that have been mar- T-shirts and cookbooks com- things right and must examine signature. will always be there for me. love that kept him searching for children an education more that for the past four years he has could be sold at City Hall. He ad- ried in the church are invited to memorating the special event every issue thoroughly before There is not another man who hours for my shiny, new bicycle technically and culturally enrich- been against the City's continued ded the picked-up leaves could be renew their wedding vows on are available for sale. making any decisions." could fill his shoes as he walks that was stolen when I was nine. ed. In an educational environ- financial support of the Water- dumped in the City's 25-acre Saturday, June 29, at 5:00 p.m. For more information, call THANKS FOR THE DAD HAS ALSO ment such as this, dreams vliet Airport with the Township, tract of land east of town. me down the aisle. I love you. And wasn't it only his love that Bridgmans celebrate •The congregation will par- 463-3433; or write to First U.M. GREAT TURNOUT SERVED AS A Dad. released me to leave home after become reality, houses become EVERY FIFTH According to Fulton, the City In another area, newly named ticipate in Watervliet's 4th of Ju- Church, c/o 8315 Verlynda Dr., Dear Editor, Sincerely, high school graduation and travel homes, and jobs become profes- annually contributes between Executive Director of the Col- ly Festival by operating an arts & Watervliet, MI 49098. : The Coloma Township Police MOTHER Kristin Banic to faraway Texas to "try my sions. By placing a quality learn- FIRE REPORTED $3,500 to $4,000 toward the finan- oma Watervliet Area Economic Golden Anniversary Department would like to thank Dear Editor, wings?" It has been his love that ing environment before our IN MICHIGAN IS cial support of the airport "which Development Corporation Char- all of those who participated in I would like to nominate my has bonded our family together children, providing assistance does nothing for the City." les Eckenstahler told commis- On May 19, Fran and Bill spouses; Diane and Lou Orth of our Safety Day/Kid Care Photo father Joe Cheshire as "Top over these many years. and support to grow, the INTENTIONALLY Fulton added, "The continued sioners the CWAEDC with the Bridgman were honored by Grand Rapids; Joyce and Rich Pop." Not only is he a kind and ID event on May 18. YOU'RE THE BEST I wholeheartedly agree with knowledge grown will bring support of the airport operation is assistance of City and Township friends and family in celebration Rudowske of Benton Harbor, loving father to five children and SET OR >> TOUCH FREE - Our event was very successful. the saying — "It is a wonderful about power that many of us do for the sole purpose of keeping officials will meet June 20 at of their 50 years together. The Brenda and Bob Zapolnik of •A * many grandchildren, he also has FATHER IN THE Over 400 children were photo- thing for a father to have a child, not know exists. SUSPICIOUS three pilots happy." Watervliet City Hall to prepare a happy couple renewed their wed- Hopkins; Jeanne and Bruce Hut- graphed during the course of the served as mother and grand- WORLD but a much more wonderful thing I hope that the next time a pro- BLAZE Watervliet Mayor Daniel Scho- list of priorities for the organiza- ding vows at St. Paul's United chins of Cambridge, Vermont; mother since my mother became day. Dear Editor, for a child to have a father." I posal is presented for improve- Every fifth fire reported ir. field's appointments of five City tion. Church of Christ in Bainbridge. and Bill and Cindy Bridgman of incapacitated with severe This day would not have been The man I call Dad, Robert love you. Dad! ment of the Watervliet schools, Michigan is an arson or "suspi- residents to serve on a new Zon- Reverend Allen officiated the Baltimore, Maryland. Also in at- medical problems almost nine Sloothaak, adopted me when I possible without our event Pam Shuck the voters realize the positive cious" blaze, according to Lloyd ing Board of Appeals was approv- K OF C TO HOLD ceremony. Joyce Kolenko, a tendance were their 12 grand- sponsors-Hilltop Foods, Coloma years ago. was four years old. When I was community enhancement it has Richcreek of the Watervliet Fire ed by the Commission. treasured friend of the family, children and one great-grand- CAR WASH Along with tending to Mom, he 4, Pizza Hut, Coloma McDonald's growing up he was there for me. to offer, look ahead to the Department. Last year, in the Named to the new Board were STEAK DINNER sang Grow Old With Me" and child. has opened his heart, home, and He gave up every luxury for '2 OFF WITH ANY '8 PURCHASE and DeGroot Inc.-and all the in- possibilities that exist for our Watervliet area, there were two former longtime Watervliet The Watervliet Knights of Col- "The lord's Prayer," accom- wallet to numerous individuals in dividuals that donated their time. himself but made sure I had MILLAGE WAS children, and provide the support arson and suspicious fires. Mayor Robert Flaherty, City umbus will be holding a Steak panied by one of the grand- need and still somehow finds everything I needed. When I was MEET MRS. We would also like to thank that only we can give to the Arson doesn't only destroy Commissioner Tony Gagliardo, Dinner on Saturday, June 29, children. Kimberly Rudowske. time in his busy schedule to solve a miserable teen-ager, he was MORE THAN A TAX Food Store Service Dept. Randy's Amoco, JC Penney, future members of our society. millions of dollars of property ir Scott Richcreek, Scott Walter, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cost Cindy Bridgman sang "After All LINCOLN all our problems and serve on the reason I lived through it and Menasha Corporation, and Main INCREASE; IT Cinpprpl v Michigan each year-it kills Ar- and Ken Jones. will be $9. The kids menu in- These Years," accompanied on On Saturday, July 6, we will bei several boards and community became the person I am today. SPECIAL SPECIAL Street Restaurant for their dona- Deb Collins, RN, BSN. CCRN son and suspicious fires account Four of the five members were cludes a hamburger, chips, and the mandolin by another grand- able to meet Mrs. Lincoln at the events. If Dad has a major fault, No father and daughter could be OFFERED A tions. for 14.3 percent of all fire-related sworn into their positions, as pop for $2.50. There will also be child, Tony Zapolnik, and Bob Watervliet District Library at it is that he's just too generous. closer. Every step of my life he 111 ie We look forward to seeing CHOICE civilian deaths and 20.7 percent were six of nine members of the carry-out orders taken. The din- Zapolnik on guitar. The Bridg- P- - ^ public is invited, INST0RE SPECIAL He is never too busy or too tired has been by my side, good and Dear Editor, and everyone next year. MIDDAUGH IS of civilian fire-related injuries City's new Planning Commis- ner will be held at the K of C Hall. mans' son. Pastor BUI Bridgman anyone interested in helping to help someone in need, and he bad. Although I am in my thir- HAVE YOU HAD Tracy Tavolacci It saddened me that the "Arson really does bum every- sion, by City Clerk Olive Grady. Paw Paw Avenue, Watervliet. Jr., also shared a few words dur- organizing, planning, or car- does it with a sense of humor. ties, my dad still gives me a hug millage for the Watervliet AUDUBON rying out this special event Roy Davis one," Chief Richcreek said In a related area, the City Com- For more information, call ing the service. There was a Coloma Township I thank you for placing my and a kiss good-bye. I know if I schools was defeated on June 10, mission approved a meeting pay lew Cordaro at 468-4212 or Jerry reception following the service, should contact Lois Hartman at YOUR AIR <4 SOCIETY'S "However, citizens can fi^ht Police Department favorite Top Pop," Joe need him he's only a phone call 1996. I know how important the rate of $20 for both bodies, with Wesaw at 621-3357. attended by 100 guests. the library. FREE back by reporting arson and Cheshire, into consideration for away. My father will drop what- proposed items were. I have LEGISLATOR Mrs. Lincoln will be the guest CONDITIONER suspicious fires to their local fire the Chairman and Secretary of The celebration was hosted by the "Top Pop" award for 1996. ever he's doing and help me. heard how unregulated the en- of honor at the library for a OF THE YEAR or police officials." the Planning Commission and Fran and Bill's children and their HE'S THE BEST Sincerely, Whether I win this contest or not, vironment can be in the class- special tea. Please help make State Rep. James Mick Mid- There is a statewide progran. Chairman of the Appeals Board RECHARGED? Dear Editor, Sondra Cheshire I want my father to know he is the room and know that oppor- Mrs. Lincoln proud of our com- daugh is the Audubon Society of which pays up to $5,000 for infor- receiving $30 per meeting. COFFEE I'd like to nominate my dad for best father in the world and I love tunities for learning are not met. munity by dressing in a 19th cen- Michigan's legislator of the mation leading to the arrest The Commission also set the Ban on burning leafs and with a purchase of a Dunkin DO IT TODAY! your contest, because he's the him. Technology has advanced beyond tury costume, if possible. Year for 1995. and/or conviction of arsonists $20 per meeting fee for City Donut of equal or lesser value Best! Thanks for everything. Dad! the capabilities that Watervliet ALWAYS THERE Mike Boyce, Audubon Ex- Tipsters can call 1-000-44-ARSON OF DANIEL ATHERTON Roxanne McKie has to offer. Although we cannot outside vending machines ecutive Committee member, with information about an arson Two things are known FORME presented the award to the Dear Editor, or suspicious fire or contact their We've moved downtown That he loved animals Southwest Michigan lawmaker eyed by Coloma and that he never walked I would like to nominate Mike local fire or police department to the CITGO Station HOMEOWNEBSI earlier this week. 1 DAVE'S AMOCO Banic for "Top Pop" of the year. To focus attention on this Irving from paycheck to paycheck. alone. Middaugh earned the honor for Paw Paw St. Coloma! Not only am I nominating him for serious crime. Governor John City Commissioners At twenty-four years old his leadership on environmental LOANS BY PHONE M-140, Watervliet at 1-94 463-4135 "Top Pop," but I am also using Family Heirlooms Engler has declared May 5-11 as SAME DAY APPROVAL! He was proud as could be issues. By Cliff Stevens reviewing plans for additions and this opportunity to express to my A Genealogy Column by Carole Kiernan Arson Awareness Week in Michi- CERTIFIED Graftfcocs |4I4)W744)I 1400.941.2221 24-HOUR TOWING • AM & AMOCO ROAD SERVICE Because of his baby "We are real pleased with The Coloma City Commission construction, a review process dad how much he means to me. gan. AAA MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL CORP. son, Harvey. meeting June 10 voted to conduct for issuing special exception per- r My dad is not a very demon- Representative Middaugh's Through winds and rain The Register, Volume XXXV, AUTO a public hearing on nine proposed mits. establishing zoning dis- strative person as far as express- the blowing snow NEW VOLUMES... 1881 contains the following orfltJiaiiLT anwndmente 7:4^ tricts throughout the City, park- ing emotions, but he has shown He did his job Heritage Books Inc. has an- genealogies-Atherton, Brons- REPAIR ~ p.m. July 8 at City Hall ing restrictions, and the size of his love and support in so many and never said No. nounced the availability of The don, Bryant, Coffin, Diodate, Included in the nine amend- fencing. CARRY-OUT ways. I have good memories of For thirty years over New England Historical and Dummer, Hale, Locke, Peyton, KARL'S ments are proposed ordinance Commissioner Julia Smith said Genealogical Register Volume SERVICE ' Wright, Youngman, and Bio- C.A.R. changes which would totally ban after the meeting she felt City XXIV, 1880 and Volume XXXV. graphical sketches of Ebenezer all outdoor burning and prohibit residents might dislike the pro- All THE WAY TO YOUR CAR ^ The New England Historical and Alden, Zabdiel and John KOLUMN placement of vending machines posed total ban on all outdoor Prices Good Thru Sunday of Each Week Genealogical Register is the Boylston, Johnathan B. Bright, By Karl Bayer, editor 468-5555 on sidewalks in the City's burning. quarterly of the New England John B. Brown, Richard Coy, FRONT-END downtown business district. Currently, the City allows bur- FRIENDIY MARKETS "IJSDA FOOD STAMPS WELCOMk" Historic Genealogical Society. Samuel Cutler, Nathaniel Deer- Other ordinance changes under ning of leaves at specific times This quarterly journal is com- ing, Michael A. Gaulin, John G. realize there is nothing to be ALIGNMENT review for adoption would pro- during portions of the year. 210 E. Rvno Rd. 10 N. Center 415 N. Mam St. THE BACK FENCE monly called "The Register," Palfrey, John H. Peyton, John CONGRATULATIONS, PHIL gained and everything to lose if includes front wheel dfi*« A 414 P U hibit skateboards and roller- The Commission set the hear- By Anne Bayer, co-publisher certainly the oldest, arguably the Warner, John Younglove and LYNCH as the Record's "Top the school system is left to 95 blades in and around the business ing for July as opposed to the COLOMA HARTFORD WATERVLIET best, genealogical periodical several others. Volume XXXV, Pop." And congratulations as wither on the vine without any 'ZS & Up district. usual two-week notice of a published in the United States. 1881 also contains the following well to all the entries in this care. The proposed ordinance meeting or public hearing to Mother-Daughter Spring Ban- M0SI AMERICAN MADE CARS Open Mon-Sat 7-10 Open Mon-Sat 7-10 Open Mon-Sat 8-10 Usually on Monday morning, Within its volumes will be found records: a history of Cabo de year's contest. It's too easy to leave the DPEN MON-fRi 8 30 5 30. Sal 8 30 12 amendments involve details on allow time for City residents to as Karl gathers up his stuff for quet. That's when the phone lines some of the most valuable Baxos (Cape Cod), early records From reading the many school operations to the Board it the CITGO Stition, downtown Coloma obtain copies of the proposed or- Open Sundays 8-8 Closed Sundays Open Sundays 8-8 the office, just as an afterthought would start buzzing. Every year genealogical compilations and of Georgeana, ME, the first in- letters we received from your and administration; the reality dinance changes prior to the July he will look back over his Mom would try to outdo herself source record transcripts to be corporated city in America; the children and grandchildren, it's is we are responsible for the 8 hearing. USDA Choice Blade£ut shoulder and ask, "Have you by getting more family members found anywhere. It is difficult, early history of Brookfield, MA, easy to see you are all winners. schools and our children in Coloma Mayor Robert Wooley done your column?" or "What to attend. One year I went with one might even say foolhardy, to church records of Roxbury, MA them. said he favored the four-week in- did you write about this week?" our daughters. Amy and Gillian, attempt to do research on New (1630-1640), as well as WE ALL LOST in last week's terval "because I don't want to Regular, Curlie, BBQ, Sour Cream BEEF My column this week is going to and so did all of the othfers. The England families without miscellaneous births, deaths and defeat of the Watervliet bond RIGHT TO THE TOP... Making give anyone the impression we're & Onion or Cheddar & Sour Cream be very hard for me... to put my Bayer clan took home the trophy reference to this important marriages. The reprint of The issue. We lost because the a big deal of his "graduating" IT'S NEW! sliding something passed them." feelings and emotions down on that year, for we filled two entire series. Each volume has an index Register, Volume XXXV, 1881 children of the School District from kindergarten, I asked The Mayor said copies of the tables. CHUCK STEAK paper. and, in addition, a comprehen- contains 419 pages and is avail- need an improved facility with grandson Willy what grade he proposed changes in the ordi- This June 24, I will be cele- I can remember Mom standing sive index to the first fifty able from Heritage Books Inc., more learning space and more was going into. nances will be available at City SEYFERTS brating 29 years of being a at the kitchen sink doing volumes is also available. In for $30.00 plus the per order ship- up-t(Hiate equipment to prepare Matter of factly, he replied, Hall. member of the "Bayer family," Christmas cooking, her presents describing the information in- ping and handling charge of them for the future. "I'm going into the first grade, In other areas, the Commission as will Karl celebrate being a for her family. She would cook cluded in these new volumes, it is $4.00, from the address above. A sign on Red Arrow Highway Grandpa." Then he added, "I'm approved purchasing a new John Potato Chips member of the Trottier family. and bake all day and, with the possible to touch on the major ar- Heritage Books Inc. accepts read, 44% drop-out rate, VOTE not going into the second or Deere backhoe for $25,600 from Karl does have a certain counter top lined with bright and ticles in each volume. When us- Visa, MasterCard, checks, and NO! If the sign about the drop- third grade, I'm going right to Carlton Equipment of Kalama- 14.25-14.5 oz. wt distinction in the Trottier family. shiny faces to receive their just ing the Register, be sure to use it money orders. out rate were true, why would the first." 98t zoo. He is the one and only son-in-law. reward, she cooked till dark. to its fullest potential. UPCOMING... you vote no; wouldn't you vote Also approved was a contract He has no one to copy or no other As far as I can remember, this The Register, Volume XXXIV, The Van Buren Regional yes to change it? THANK YOU to all for your with the City's recently ap- $ person to blame. Whatever he is the one family flaw on holi- 1880 contains the following and Genealogical Society will hold its While many citizens signed cards, flowers, plants, prayers, pointed Electrical Inspector, does is a first, and to sometimes days: no one ever left the kit- more: Genealogies of the follow- next meeting on Monday, June their names and campaigned memorials, and expressions of Harold Vorhees, outlining his Selected Varieties listen to my family you would chen. If you could not get in the ing families-Churchill, Arnold, 24, at the Webster Memorial openly to get the bond issue sympathy over the death of my duties and compensation. think it's the best. back door, you would know the Edgerly, Howland, Johnson, Library, Decatur, Michigan. All accepted by the public, a flyer 3/ 5 mother. Mayor Wooley announced work COKE PRODUCTS On the other side of the coin, to family was home. Mu&ord, Munsell, Slocum, Tap- those who are interested are en- was circulated, unsigned and Mom truly had a great life. Better Music Than Ever Before! on installing new water lines be an in-law in the Bayer family I do know that Karl's mom was pan/Toppan, Whitingham, couraged to visit. anonymous, urging people to She was blessed with a wonder- along Leedy Street would begin is also a distinction of its own. I a great cook, but I sometimes Williams, Youngman; Bio- If you have not received your vote no. Most of the information ful husband, 13 children, 45 yow WITH COSY FAVORITES Monday, June 17. share this dubious honor with also felt that most of the family graphical sketches of Francis registration for the Federation of on the flyer was misguided, grandchildren, and more than 30 Maryanne Bayer, Joan Bayer, stayed there just to be by Mom. Blake, Edward B. Chandler, Genealogical Societies seminar, wrong, and flagrantly untrue. great-grandchildren. She was from the 70s, 80s and 90s Becky Bayer, Colleen Bayer, and Over the years I also did notice, Zachariah Chandler, James B. "In Your Ancestor's Image," There were even errors in happiest with her family around ex-sister-in-law Jan Bayer- at least I felt so, that Mom Bayer Congdon, Henry Knox, Amos coming up in August in Roches- grammar and spelling. I wonder her, but was sad and lonely the NEW PASTOR & Chips Deluxe, Rainbow Chips 98* Holman. At times we have all was a little shy. Lawrence, Frank Leslie, Charles ter, NY, write: "In your what school the writer(s) went past eight years since the 2 Liters shared a bond, and we tease the H. Poole, Peter Thatcher, Amos Ancestor's Image," P.O. Box to? Did he graduate? passing of Dad. It is consoling to WORSHIP Deluxe, Chocolate Lovers Chips other members by calling our- Father Bayer was a real people Tuck, Nicholas Upsall, Seth 830220, Richardson, TX 78083. Or I'm sure the majority of all of us who knew and loved plus deposit selves the "Outlaws." Of all the person. He loved the babies and Warner, William P.M. Wingate, visit their home page at: TIME CHANGE Deluxe, Reduced Fat Chips, Deluxe voters might have had some her that she is where she Coloma United Methodist many things we, as a group of the little children. When he stood as well as others. The following http://www.vivanet.com/,,h- problem with the amount and wanted to be these past few FAMILIAR ARTISTS: Church has changed its Sunday or Soff n Chewy Chocolate Chip women, have shared over the in a room, all would be looking to records are also found in this al8ey/fg896.html. scope of the district's proposal years, next to her husband for morning worship time from 9:30 years, one of the best to be sure him with his accentuated volume of the Register-an ac- If you would like to attend the MICHAEL BOLTON WHITI\EY HOUSTON and couldn't in good conscience eternity. a.m. to the new time of 9:15 a.m. was that we were all daughters- dialogue. His bright, sparkling count of the Great Boston Fire of seminar but are concerned about PHIL COLLINS MARIAH CAREY vote in favor of a $9.8 million The 15-minute earlier start will KEEBLER Vanilla, Chocolate, Neopolitan,! in-law to Margaret Bayer. eyes would capture your atten- 1760, including names of home- transportation and would like to TRI-CITY RECORD expansion and upgrade. ELTON JOHN allow the congregation's new For the many, many years that tion. owners affected; taxes under share a ride, contact me at P.O. 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Strawberry or Fudge Sundae I hope the School Board, since Pastor, Rev. Len Schoenherr, a Mom and Dad Bayer were mar- Mom would be at the counter, Gov. Andros (1688); the 1703 mis- Box 81, Watervliet, MI 49098, for it has identified the need to Watervliet, MI 49098 little more time to get to the ried the one most important fac- cooking and planning and listen- sion of Penhallow and Atkinson details. Chocolate Chip expand and upgrade the school (616) 463-6397, Fax 463-8329 Watervliet United Methodist tor I learned from Mom Bayer ing. Every once in awhile her to the Penobscot Indians, Church QUERIES... system, will come out with AND... COUNTRY LANE Karl & Anne Bayer Church for the 11:00 a.m. wor- was her love for and care of her hand would strike a small palm, records of Bristol, RI (1687-1728) Queries are an important part another proposal for considera- Publishers "THE SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN MORNING SHOW" ship. husband. She never wavered in seeking a goody before it was and Roxbury, MA (1649-1668) of conducting genealogical tion. Perhaps the Board could Cookies Karl Bayer, Editor Schoenherr has been serving ICE CREAM . her love and affection. She stood ready. To me, this was the time I along with miscellaneous births, research. Your queries should be (Paul Layendeeker & Dick Shier) present several proposals for Bonnie Batmen, Copy Editor both United Methodist congrega- beside him in all matters and she always felt Mom was happiest. deaths and marriages. This here. WEEKDAYS 5:30-9:00 A.M. the public to choose. tions since mid-February when backed him in all of his decisions. With her brood around her, she reprint contains 445 pages, is To have your queries, reunion Amy Loshbough, Bus. Mgr. I don't think any resident of Rev. Richard Rossiter's appoint- She was a good mother to 13 and, was home. paper bound, and is available notices or other information of the district really believes or USPS869-340 permit for 1 ment ended at Coloma. Appoin- To me, Karl's mom, Margaret genealogical interest appear the Watervliet Record, as far as I know, the best mother- from Heritage Books Inc., 1540-E supports a program of no ted by Bishop Ott to serve both Bayer, was the best mother-in- here free of charge, type or neat- dba the Tri-City Record in-law. Pointer Ridge Place, Suite 300, replacement or upgrade of the PAUL HARVEY NEWS churches through at least June 30 S/'S law a woman can hope for. I will ly print your information and One of her proudest moments Bowie, MD 20716; for $31.00 plus local educational system. Even 2nd class postage paid at of next year, Rev. Schoenherr is 2/ 5 miss her, but I feel good knowing mail to: Carole Kiernan, P.O. 16-18 oz. wt would be when Sacred Heart of $4.00 per order, shipping and those who actively campaigned WatervUet, Michigan 49098 AT 8:30, 12:05 AND 5:05 no stranger to the area, having 1/2 gallon she is with her Chris again. Box 81, Watervliet, MI 49098. Imlay City began to plan its handling. against this bond issue must Printed on recycled paper served at Watervliet since June of 1987. Pige 4 The Ti+Clty Record June 19,1996 June 19,1996 The Trl-CIty Record Page 5 Tri-City Area History Page 900 Day Lily bulbs of three men granted student fly- New Hartford Principal ing licenses at the Benton Harbor retirees. No hard or fast schedule planted in downtown Rolling Back the Years, airport yesterday. The others now. After vacationing in the Ft. held same job before were John P. Banyon and Ken- Myers area, we were on our way By Joe Cheshire Local News & Newsmakers of Days Gone By neth Stark, both of Benton Har- Watervliet locations home. We stopped at a cani|> Stewart Schofield is making a bor. Dr. Walter M. Bartlett, began to fill the vacancy created By Cliff Stevens ground in a little town outside return to Hartford High School as COLOMA COURIER Donna First will be in the medical examiner for the United by the abrupt departure of Rob Over 900 of 1,000 lily bulbs were volunteers included a small area Tampa, so we could spend some Principal where he served in a 100 YEARS AGO -1896 business department. Mrs. Bar- States bureau of air commerce, Hellenga who had accepted a planted in five locations in the Ci- near the railroad tracks adjacent time visiting relatives over near like capacity during the 1991-92 The pavilion which formerly bara Robinson of Watervliet will approved the three prospective principalship elsewhere. ty of Watervliet by 15 volunteers, to J&M Marine, along the grassy Brandon. school year. Schofield, with 24 years in graced the shore of Paw Paw teach French on a part time pilots, which made them eligible according to Watervliet Mayor area east of the Park and Ride ' Sometimes the Florida berries Schofield will be replacing Lew Lake at Willow-paw, and which basis. Mrs. Susan Stampfly is for student permits. education, has spent the last four Dan Schofield. Lot, and near the Watervliet sign from those U-pick patches just do Seaman who was lured out of years serving as Principal with has burdened the bottom of the also scheduled to teach in the 30 YEARS AGO -1966 The planting got under way along the bluff a Paw Paw Street not have the flavor of our home- retirement as the school year the Bridgman Public Schools. He lake since the failure last winter high school. First move toward a new fire Saturday morning with seven of and M-140. to move it across on thin ice to be grown varieties, but we knew said, "The support of the Hart- the volunteers representing the The other two locations were in station for Hartford was taken My correspondents must know that in the Brandon-Plant City- used as a terminal station for the Submitted by Vi Viscuso, A RAINY NIGHT ford community to the school was Paw Paw Lake Rotary Club. a small park behind Watervliet Monday night when the City how I feel about music. I have area the strawberries were more Coloma and Paw Paw Lake rail- Assistant Librarian at Coloma a primary factor to my return- The 1,000 lily bulbs were City Hall and above Mill Creek Council directed the Fire Board IN GEORGIA received tapes from Big Band ex- like the ones we were used to and way, was raised to the surface Public Library, from The Col- ing." donated to the City as a "gift" Park along Church Street. to bring in recommendations. You know how powerful pert John Mackie in Illinois, West loved so much. Wednesday, buoyed up by a oma Courier newspapers dona- Schofield received his bache- NINTH-GRADE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS...Rebecca from the Rotary Club, said Scho- Mayor Schofield said he was Councilman Edison Harley said memories can be when they are Coast Roller Blade Surfer Bick So we loaded up. Our trailer carload of air inflated barrels ted by the Tri-City Record. lor's degree in history and McKie and Alicia Allen were this year's recipients of the field. pleased with the turnout Satur- that the proposal, advanced by brought back by a scent on the Beckwith, Arkansas' own Audie refrigerator had two drawers al and under command of Com- Hours: Monday, Wednesday and political science from Brigham ninth-grade Achievement Award. This award is given to the All of the volunteers met at the day morning and is looking for- the Fire Department, should be wind, some music heard through Parsons (Wendell Tober's father- the bottom. We filled them with modore Israel Kremer, was suc- Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Tues- Young University in Provo, two ninth-grade students who excel in all of the "Student Out- City's Park and Ride lx)t at 7:30 ward to seeing the bulbs bloom in put to a vote at a special election. a window, or the sight of a sunset in-law), Hartford Computer Whiz the ripe red fruit, and then cessfully towed and rowed to her day and Thursday, 1:00-5:30 Utah; and his master's degree in comes" developed by the Coloma Board of Education. These a.m. before breaking up into August. original destination. or bank of clouds? Sometimes Bud Colman, and our own chil- started for home. As it so often educational leadership from groups. p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m.; and Submitted by Hartford Public these memories come with such student outcomes are a quality producer, a good com- 60 YEARS AGO -1936 dren: Deb, Becky, Rob, and happens, we ran into rain in Western Michigan University in The golden yellow lilies planted Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Library from microfilm copies a rush they can be overpowering. municator, a creative and critical thinker, a responsible com- Postmaster Harry C. DeField Laurie. They must all know what Georgia. And it seemed as if Kalamazoo. According to Scho- during the Saturday morning Phone: 468-3431 of the Hartford Day Spring. Autumn smoke from burning munity participant, a self-directed learner, and a self-assured was exceptionally busy on Mon- a powerful influence music has every retiree and vacationer in field, he has taken and still is tak- event are expected to begin to Hours: Monday & Wednesday, leaves can turn on the wind in been in my life. person. Rebecca is the daughter of Elaine McKie of Coloma day and Tuesday of this week HARTFORD DAY SPRING the Southland had decided to ing graduate classes. "I want to 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Friday, such a way that I see Calcutta, A while back Marion and I wat- and Alicia is the daughter of Devon and Doris Allen of Col- ar^andcrafts passing out the bonus bonds 90 YEARS AGO -1906 head for home at the same time keep up with all the latest educa- 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday, India. You could place me blind- ched a Public TV special featur- oma. which were received by local Postmaster V.W. Olds is not It was like the buzzards returning tional tools." tailing SHOW JULY 6 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. folded in that city and I would ing Glen Miller's orchestra-still veterans of the World War. finding any particular fault with to Hinckley, Ohio. Among his hobbies Schofield The balance of the bulbs not Sister I^kes Lady Lions will Phone: 621-3408 know it. Millions of fires fueled in business and still making About 75 local veterans were the Uncle Samuel just at present. His The farther we went the harder lists reading, traveling, fine arts planted over the past weekend sponsor an "Arts and Crafts with cow dung patties for cooking memories. As we listened and recipients of bonds which averag- salary has been raised from it rained and the heavier and MAKING A RETURN...Stewart and, first and foremost, his fami- are expected to be planted by Show" Saturday, July 6, from rice and making tea. watched, I was back somewhere Coloma School Board ed about $500.00 each. Some of $1,500 to $1,600 a year, which, by Obituary notices slower the traffic. Around ("Stew") Schofield mikes a ly. "I love to do the family type employees of the Public Works 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the When I was stationed in Asia, else-Crystal Palace on a Satur- the local veterans will use the the way, speaks well for the in- Macon, I said to Marion. return visit as Hartford High things with my wife and kids." Department. Sister I^akes Lions Park on 95th engagement and we never had to plot a course for day night. Marion and I danced to proceeds for the payment of creased business of the local post "Enough! Why don't we find a School Prtncipal. Schofield held Schofield maintains a home in gives Supt. DeFields a Schofield said the bulbs are Avenue in Sister Lakes, Mich. Calcutta-just head the airplane those same songs. Afterwards we debts, for improvements on their office. your wedding campground and get out of this the tame position at Hartford St. Joseph, as he did when in "perishable" and must be Lunch will be available. for the smudge of smoke on the stopped at Brownie's in Coloma homes and for other necessities. Carl Gustavas, a young lad rat race!" She agreed and so we during the 1991-92 school year. Hartford previously, and says he favorable evaluation planted very soon. For information, call Judy at announcements are horizon and there it was. or Watervliet. After the war it 30 YEARS AGO -1966 employed at the Wm. A. Spaul- did. looks forward to working with the The five locations where the (616 ) 424-3524 or Joyce at (616) When we are at a state park might have been Barney's Res- Several new teachers have ding farm north of town, was bit- printed FREE in We pulled into a nice trailer students, staff, and parents at By Cliff Stevens oma Board of Education, with bulbs were planted by the 424-5553. and have a campfire with pine been hired to teach in Coloma ten on the end of his finger by a taurant across from Ely Park in park and I hooked up so we would Hartford. "I enjoyed my stay at Coloma Superintendent of each member submitting his or the Tri-City Record! branches burning-Marion and I schools for the 1966-67 year. New Hartford, or Holly's in Benton have lights, water, and sewer. By FESTIVAL NEEDS Hartford before, and I left to go to Schools David DeFields' second her findings to the Board's Per- rattlesnake last evening. He is are again staying in a little high school teachers include Mrs. SHARE THE NEWS Harbor or St. Joe. that time I was thoroughly soak- a nuclear school and now look annual evaluation by the Coloma sonnel Committee. doing well today, and is out of tourist cabin in the Blue Ridge MORE FUNDING Paul (Connie) Friday, who will danger. WITH US!!! Or it could have been Shadow- ed. I showered, changed my forward to returning to Hartford. Board of Education showed his Committee members are Walt Mountains. Our only heat was a join the high school home 60 YEARS AGO -1936 land at Silver Beach. Or Ramona clothes; and meanwhile in her lit- FOR 1996 Schofield has also served in the job performance exceeded the Amy, Norma Somers, and Lois call 463-NEWS stove fueled with pine knots. economics deoartment. Miss John Byers, Hartford, was one over at Sister I^kes. Perhaps tle Suzy Homemaker Kitchen. By Cliff Stevens Berrien Springs School District Board's expectations. Jordan. SERVICE & SAVINGS Plenty of blankets and we were open air dancing in the center- Marion had been performing Faced with a shortfall of funds as teacher, coach, Athletic Direc- DeFields took over the duties The yearly evaluation is re- snug and warm, sheltered from field of Rendezvous Bowl after as a result of not having a car- tor, and Assistant Principal. of Superintendent on July 1,1994, quired under the School District's :»•/ .*• v»/.#\vVty ;v»/ .v»/ V*/ \< miracles. at your Watereliet MOBIL Station the autumn winds as we contem- the Midget Auto Races. Or any She had dinner on the table and nival for last year's Coloma and replaced retiring Superinten- operating procedures. plated our newly married status number of smaller clubs in the shortcake biscuits in the oven, Glad-Peach Festival, the Presi- dent Qifford Tallman. DeFields has worked in the and planned for the future. Twin Cities area. Memories so We feasted on strawberries, dent of the all-volunteer event is The evaluation was conducted Coloma School District for the BUDWEISER Celebrating 100 years of When I smell apple wood burn- powerful they almost hurt. while rain drummed on the roof seeking donations from area OPEN HOUSE AT by all seven members of the Col- past 25 years; and prior to 6-pack cans MILK ing, I am back in the farm kit- becoming Superintendent he was And I must mention the many and cascaded down the sides of residents and businesses. J209 chen where Marion's Mom baked wedding receptions we have at- Erica Hensel, G-P Festival IRON REMOVAL an Assistant Superintendent, a 2%.. service to the community our snug little home. TO SUBSCRIBE TO 9 bread in the old wood stove. It tended at which the music and You've heard the song, "A President, said the festival is in PLANT post he had held since 1986. He l $20 was cold, bitterly cold. We were THE TRI-CITY RECORD /2% . dancing was such an integral Rainy Night in Georgia?" I can need of additional funding and By Joe Cheshire first started working in the in front of the stove, taking off School District in 1971 as a Junior $239 part. hear it right now-sung by Ray any and all contributions will be The public is invited to tour the Call 463-N-E-W-S plus dep. whole The State Bank of Coloma our mittens and boots-feeling Recently one of my most Charles-right there in the old greatly appreciated. new Hartford Iron Removal High teacher. our cheeks for frostbite. Marion's Other positions held by powerful memories was evoked memory bank. The nightingales In announcing the need for ad- Plant on Saturday. June 22, from brothers. Bob and Louis, and I DeFields included Junior High by eating strawberries. Yes, may or may not have been sink- ditional funding, Hensel said 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. 100 years ago this week, as reported in the June 19, 1896, had been out skiing through the COLOMA BOARD School counselor. Assistant STEWARTS IRON HORSE strawberries! It was from a few ing in Berkeley Square nghl donations of $50 or more will be The plant is located just east of soft drinks, asst. flavors, 12oz soft drinks, asst. flavors, 12oz Coloma Courier: 'Nicholas Kibler's new business block on Paw Paw street is back country on long ropes Junior High School Principal, years back. Marion and I owned then-but I know that rainy night included in the festival's Mitchell's Market on Red Arrow APPROVES nearly ready for occupancy. The plate glass arrived yesterday. behind their pickup. Some- Highway. The driveway to the Junior High Principal, and a travel trailer which we pulled in Georgia I didn't care if it was brochure. Austin A. Higbee, who lost the ends of two or three fingers from his right times Marion drove for us so we ENERGY Director of Instruction. with our International Scout. raining all over the world, as I All donations can be mailed to plant will be clearly marked. could all ski-or jump snow drifts Department of Public Works • This year's Board evaluation of hand in the basket factory some days ago, is representing a Chicago We drove to Florida for two- climbed into bed with the most the Coloma Glad-Peach Festival, CONSERVATION on the toboggan. Superintendent Dan Staunton By Cliff Stevens DeFields was released last week commission house. week vacations at Christmas beautiful girl in the world. P.O. Box 156, Coloma, Ml 49038. *01 Music on the cassette player- At its meeting Monday, June by the Personnel Committee A large force of Chicago & West Michigan section men attended the season. One of our last trips m it. According to Hensel. letters asks that you Join your neighbors plus dep. wedding ceremony that united that railway with the Coloma & Paw Paw lake so many memories of the past. we had joined the ranks of mailed to area busmesses seek- and see how and why your water 10, the Coloma School Board after reviewing all of the infor- 69* 75 is clearer and better in Hartford. awarded a contract totaling mation and rating sheets submit- line Wednesday. The switch was put in place and the connection made under ing a donation have been slow in drawing a response. Hartford residents had long $149,857 to Energy Maintenance ted by fellow Board members. 44 the personal direction of the former's best man, Master Markham of Holland. "We're hopeful they and been plagued with rusty, foul- Service of Otsego to undertake a The report determined In all MIDWEST BEYOND SHINGLE DIGGING pulling cars of tourists around Stories of the Coloma/Watervliet Area by Dorothy Stark Cannell " residents of the Coloma- smelling water and approved a districtwide energy conservation areas, managerial, job respon- PETROLEUM the grounds. Many visitors came Watervliet area will support the 2-mill, 20-year bond to finance project. sibilities and goal achievement. MW by excursion boat in the morning, continuation of the festival finan- the 1719,000 plant that went on The project, expected to take Superintendent DeFields exceed- at M-140 & Red Arrow Hwy., Watervliet "CELEBRATION then returned to Chicago on the cially." line in March. The City of Hart- 48 days to complete, will encom- ed the Board's expectations." AT THE HOUSE OF same boat when it stopped on its ford received a $300,000 grant pass the replacement of lamps, return trip from Douglas." from the state of Michigan to ballasts, and exit lights to all DAVID" (There were also pony rides, help finance the project. buildings in the School District. "I am the new Messiah!" he * animals in a zoo, restaurants, a CULLIGAN HAS BEEN The Otsego firm was the se- said, and the people flocked to his bowling alley, and the baseball SOLVING the *vorld s ^atef cond lowest bidder for the work. side for salvation. "Give up your park known for its famous long- problems for 60 years' Call The lower bid was submitted by Country House wordly goods!" he thundered, as haired team which, accompanied about renting a Culligna for Great I^kes Electrical of Col- they poured lifetime savings into HARTFORD Furniture's... by the Band, resplendent in lux- Sj 50 per month1 Limited oma for $115,981; however, it did his secret coffers. 'Suffering is urient long hair and fancy PUBLIC Special' Call 1 800 442 2802 not satisfy bonding requirements good for the soul!" he told them, Ceremonies was the well-known, uniforms, traveled over the coun- LIBRARY NEWS as outlined in project advertis- NEW APPLIANCE and they turned over their pay- bearded "Chic" Bell. The leader try.) Book a trip at the Hartford ing. r checks and ate sparingly while was Manny Woodworth, trom- Ron continues, "After a plea- Public Library to tour "Around In a related area, approval was a/m. the King feasted. "I proclaim the bonist and long-time member of sant evening of dancing and soft the World with library Kids." given by the Board to file for an Virgin Law!" he announced, and the cult. (King Ben had approved •(iiiiiiif drinks and ice cream for the BUY & SELL Sign up now for the program American Electrical Power husbands and wives lived like the park, the band, the baseball young folks and draft beer and ALL MILITARY ITEMS FROM beginning July 10. Hear folk grant which, if approved, will ? brothers and sisters. team, and being open on Sunday snacks for the adults, it was THE CIVIL WAR TO PRESENT tales, play games, and make recoup about $20,000 to the School Vl-ri These words begin one of the partly because he felt it added to about time to leave. In true crafts from around the world. District. first exposes of Benjamin the suffering of cult members, youthful high spirits, those seven A.M.A. (All Milium AntiquM) For more information, call In other areas, the Board of- Pumell in "King of the Harem who were not to indulge in these young people formed a conga line 324 N. Main St, Witendiel Wendy at 621-3408. ficially voted to reaffirm its 1991 Heaven" by Anthony Sterling worldly pleasures, to see others to some lively tune and circled 10-5:30 Mon-Stt, 12-5:30 Sun opposition to any and all discri- published in 1960. I lived in Ben- enjoy themselves. They would the floor. To their surprise, the minatory policies and practices ton Harbor at the time, heard become stronger for having audience, old as well as young, "God grants liberty only to which are violations of federal »2A9 rumors, but never saw a copy of temptations all around and not burst into applause for an and state laws. the book, so well was it suppress- partake themselves.) encore." those who love It...and The updated resolution also ed. I can understand why neither Ron expalins, "For those un- "To cap the evening for Jill's stipulates that, if the proposed the city nor the House of David WE SERVICE All familiar with the House of birthday, the Mathieus generous- defend it. I)anicl NX'ebucr settlement before the U.S. wanted to refuel the publicity of David's origins, it was made up ly invited the 17-year-old to drive District Court is approved, the MAKES & MODELS the 1927 trial of King Ben. Benton For Any ot Youi of descendants of Australian their Cadillac the 15 miles home. Board and all its employees will COltOli Appliance Neeas Call Harbor had gained fame and eco- religious immigrants who had There was room for all seven, WESTERN TERRACE Tor the family values of Watervliet comply and abide by all of the Our Service Tecnmcian nomic profits from the colony come here two generations and the parents doubled up in P.O. B«i 14. Hilrn-lkt, MI come to Western lerrace. terms and provisions of the set- ROBERT and the amusement park, in- before with their leader. King other cars. That was one of the tlement agreement. SPENCER stituted by Ben and followers in Benjamin, and his associate, most fun-filled evening in my Included in the agreement is a at 637-6135 1908, was still bringing tourists. 'Queen Mary.'" (According to memory." COLOMA COMMUNITY provision allowing Benton Har- tor Quick & ReiiaDle Service Ron Wilson, who contributed to my recent reading, she was also In spite of all the weird stories, bor transfer students, currently We know about families last week's column, had included his wife, although it had come out lawsuits and unhappiness within SCHOOLS enrolled in the Coloma School a story involving the park, so I in the 1927 trial he had never the house of David, we cannot District, to be allowed to remain was searching out a few facts and divorced his first wife. Mary and deny the contribution of the NOTICE OF A PUBLIC as students in the School District because we have families, too. found much more in the vertical a few others had been with him in amusement park to the pleasure HEARING ON PROPOSED until they graduate or otherwise file at Coloma Library. But let's Fostoria, Ohio, and came here at of countless families in this area leave the school system. Life is full of little surprises...birthdays, graduations, go to Ron's story. It will remind the invitation of George Baushke, and way beyond Shingle Diggins! 1996-1997 BUDGET In other areas, the Board ap- anniversaries, vacations, a new car. All the things which many readers of pleasant after- who belonged to a similar group And all sources agree that PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 24,1996, pointed Malcom Cowan as the make family life a little nicer and a little bit more interest- noons and evenings spent in the and had money to help them since Ben's death in 1921 there varsity soccer coach for the forerunner of Disneyland, not too at 7:00 o'clock p.m. at the Coloma Junior High ing. These are the things you plan for throughout your build on the edge of town. It was has been no hint of scandal 1996-97 school year. "kiddish" for teens and adults life. And, each occasion is going to cost you some money. in the 1904 that they went on the among the followers who are left. School, 302 St. Joseph Street, Coloma, Michigan, The Board set June 24 for twiemoR but a place the whole family missionary trip to Australia and That's where we come in. We can show you a savings the Board of Education of Coloma Community holding a Tmth-in-Taxation hear- could enjoy, even to the train brought back many converts.) ing to consider reversing a plan which pays you interest from day of deposit to day of Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the and FREE Removal ot ride. (After Ben's trial and death, GUARANTEED rollback of millage for non- Your Old Appliance!! withdrawal — one which will allow "August '57," he says, "was there was a split in the group bet- WANT ADSU! district's proposed 1996-1997 budget. homestead and non-farm proper- you to better enjoy the events of our last year at the Hoffman's ween Mary and Tom Dewhirst, ioo the want ads in The Board of Education may not adopt its pro- ty from the current 18-mill levy 90 DAYS SAME AS CASH family life. You see, with a regular cottage on Lake Michigan near appointed Ben's successor. She thli wenk's Record posed 1996-1997 budget until after the public to 17.73 mills. savings plan the money you have to Bridgman. We entertained the also wanted control but, in 1930, School officials said if the ...OR... FULL LINE OF cu spend on the little surprises won't Collins and their two teen-agers, accepted a settlement and moved hearing. A copy of the proposed 1996-1997 budget rollback is not cancelled the USE OUR CD Amana Speed Queen come as a big surprise to youl c Jim and Mary Ann, their cousin to a new building down the street is available for public inspection during normal district would lose $20,000. EXTENDED « and daughter Margaret. Other PAYMENT PLAN! Crosley Fncjidaire Maytag r with her faction. Judge Dewhirst business hours at 2518 Boyer Road, Coloma, The Board will also present its UudMieO Ruye's Oni, O>) visitors were our neighbors, the FREE TD and the majority retained most of 1996-97 budget at the June 24 < Michigan. APPLIANCES The State Bank Mathieus, and their children the other buildings and the GARAGE SALE meeting, slated to begin at 7:30 HOME FURNISHINGS -uX Dave, Judy, and Richard. It was c amusement park, which now p.m. in the Junior High library. 530 Huron St. of Coloma o Jim Collins' 17th birthday and reached its financial heyday.) to^mpporl the proposed budget will be a subject of The Board also accepted a let- 217 E. Main St South Haven O toward evening we decided to Fennville ^COUNTRY HOUSE ^ 637-6135 Visit the State Bank of Coloma as it celebrates 100 years of Q) We now return to Ron's this hepHng. ter of resignation from Washing- PH: 561-2993 celebrate by visiting the famous SIGNS FURNITURE, INC. All Major Cradlt Carda nj description of the park. "In addi- ton Elementary teacher James Daily 10-5:30 contribution to the area's heritage of growth and prosperity. .c tee tho want uds ir This notice is given by order of the Board of Credit Tarmt Available (/) House of David Park where tion to many booths selling Berry who is leaving the area to Mon. & Fri. til 8 Fennville South Haven MEMBER 209 North Paw Paw Street • Coloma, MI 49038' Equal c this waelc's Record o young and old danced in the out- i souvenirs and art objects made Opportunity O) •join the Peace Corps with his (616) 468-3179 door pavilion to the music of their Education. Lance Becht, Secretary FDIC Lender in their shops and homes, there wife. popular band. The Master of was a narrow gauge steam train PageS The Trt-Clty Rfcord June 19,1996 June 19,1996 The Tri-City Record Page 7 Trinity Area Obituaries Portable classrooms a possibility for Watervliet Schools tember 12, 1924, in South Bend, be made to the Michigan Heat By Joe Cheshire HUGH ARCHEY Carmel Cemetery in Hillside, Il- Johnson of Three Rivers, Michi- grandmother, Grace McCabe of Indiana. He was a retired iron- Association. 0f 18 owdin has Huch C. Archey, 51, of Coloma, linois. A Scripture service was gan; and three sisters — Hemasa Riverview, Florida; aunts and bf/" " 8 already spurred High School and addiUons of Bannen said the voters have worker formerly employed by Mr. Walker was born Octohei froOITml twIWOo tOo siSIxX Dortahlportablpe units a9Qs thoe nausoe of one portablU1e uniJ4t. at nlaaorrw^mo frt J • « . .< ... Michigan, died Sunday after- held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Tyler of Keeler, Michigan, Veda uncles — Darcie Erb of Berrien classrooms to both South and dug deep in the past, taxing Pearson Construction. He was a 4,1898, in Centerville, Louisiana] classrooms, said Ken Bannen, North School. noon, June 9, 1996, at Blodgett Davidson Chapel, Florin Funeral Starks of Paw Paw, and Marga- Springs, Michigan, Todd and North schools. The bond would themselves to insure quality member of the Coloma American He retired from George P. John Superintendent of Watervliet The portable units run from Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michi- Service, Coloma, Michigan. ret McGowan of Lawrence. Pam Kuschel of Mahtomedia, also allowed the acquisition of education in Watervliet for the gan. Memorials may be made to the Minnesota, Brad and Laurie Legion Post 362 and a World War son Display Sign in Detroit! rUDlic Schools. Bannen was $15,000 for a used one to $33 000 technology equipment and im- last hundred years; and this time The funeral was held Wednes- St. Joseph Catholic School in Kuschel of Woodridge, Illinois, n Air Force veteran. Michigan, where he worked as referring to the classroom for a new unit without the provements to the school grounds they didn't like what they were TINA LYNN KOERN day at 3 p.m. at Davidson Chapel, Watervliet, where Mr. Demma and Tim and Karen Hipskind of Survivors include: his wife, the paint sprayer. Mr. Walker server crunch and failure of the recent necessary utility connections at all three of Watervliet's asked to support. Tina Lynn Koem, 19, of Hart- n issue such as w Florin Funeral Service, Coloma. was a volunteer for four years. former Joyce Warman, whom he in the U.S. Navy during World! ' ater/sewer and elec- ^hwls. There is a possibility of por- ford, Michigan, died Thursday, Coloma, Michigan; and numer- Cremation has taken place. Mr. Demma was bom August ous cousins. She was preceded in married October 23, 1948; three War I. He was on the submanJ With one portable classroom tricity. ' The people of the community table units at all three Watervliet June 13, 1996, at Lakeland Medi- Mr. Archey was bom August sons - Robert T. Rzeszut of USS Fulton out of New London already in use at North Elemen- Bannen says he is not recom- have always supported the locations, according to Bannen. 8, 1914, in Chicago, Illinois. He cal Center, St. Joseph, Michigan. death by her paternal grand- 27,1944, in Harris County, Texas. was a member of the St. Joseph father, Ernest A. Linton of Twin Allegan, Bruce A. Rzeszut of Connecticut. He was a 32nd tary School, Bannen says the mending the Board go back to the schools in Watervliet, and this "We will be doing a study to The funeral was held at 10 a.m. He is survived by his daughter. Catholic Church in Watervliet. City, Georgia, on Dec. 15,1995. Stevensville, Michigan, and degree Mason in the Consistory possibility of up to six more is on voters for another bond issue at time they told us with their no determine how many and where Monday at Grace Evangelical Sherry Gopp of Coloma; a son, He served during World War n in Theodore W. Rzeszut Jr. of Hart- in the Valley of Indianapolis, ttie horizon. IU take it to the this time. "I do not recommend vote they just didn't like the pro- they will be." Bannen said the Lutheran Church, St. Joseph, ford, Michigan; two daughters- Survivors include: his wife Board at the next meeting, (June we go back to the voters now, and Tim Archey of Coloma; four the U.S. Army. RILEY MCINTOSH JR. posal we put before them," said cutoff for a decision will by July Michigan, of which she was a Pamela S. Schriner and Nancy S. Ethel, whom he married July 15' 24) and they will make the deci- probably not before next June." grandchildren; his mother, Clara Survivors include: his wife, Riley E. Mcintosh Jr., 58, of Bannen. 'They apparently 8, for if the the Board approves member. Burial was in North Baiers, both of Watervliet; seven 1939; a son, Richard L. Walker of Burleson of Watervliet, Michi- Edna; three daughters — Sharon Benton Harbor, Michigan, died 1 Voters turned down the $9.8 thought the issue was too expen- the portable unit purchase or Shore Memory Gardens. Hagar grandchildren; three brothers- Coloma; a daughter, Irene G With every increasing num- million bond issue on June 10 by a sive and had unnecessary and lease they will have to be ac- i MAY BE MORE portable classrooms like this one at gan ; and four sisters — Sue Imler Hoppe of Coloma, Ruth Stokes of Monday morning, June 10, 1996, Shores, Michigan. Kerley & Stanley Rzeszut of Denver, Col- Dalecki of Fraser, Michigan bers of students entering the nearly two-to-one margin, voting of Coloma, Pat Emery of Water- Morton Grove, Illinois, and Don- at Lakeland Medical Center, St. frivolous items tied into it." quired and set up prior to the Watervliet's North School. School administrators will make a Starks Funeral Home, St. orado, Edward Rzeszut of High- school system each year, the pre- 831 to 437 against it. Passage of vliet, Carol Shubert of Benton na Klebes of Glenview; eight Joseph, Michigan. four grandchildren; and one Watervliet voters also turned start of the school year in I recommendation to buy more of the buildings to the School Joseph, was in charge of the ar- land, Indiana, and Frank Rzeszut great-grandchild. sent classrooms are unable to ac- the bond would have seen a new down a $4.65 million 20-year bond September, Harbor, Michigan, and Connie grandchildren; one great- Funeral services were held at 2 Board. Pictured entering the classroom is North Principal rangements. Memorials may be of Niles, Michigan; and one commodate them and the over- Middle School addition to the issue last September. Meyers of Tennessee. grandchild; two brothers— p.m. Thursday at the Dey-Florin Chris Peal. (Joe Cheshire photo) made to the American Diabetes sister, Helen Groszek of Niles. He Joseph and Sal Demma. both of Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, Association of Michigan and was preceded in death by a Chicago; and four sisters- St. Joseph, where military rites LUTHER L BROCK Grace Evangelical Lutheran brother, Henry Rzeszut, on Local merchants are the same people that serve as Catherine Hatz of New York, were conducted by the Coloma Luther L. Brock, 83, formerly Church. March 4,1996. scoutmasters and coaches anti fund-raisers for your Josephine Cropp of California, American Legion Post 362 and HARTFORD of Hartford, Michigan, died Fri- Tina was bom November 10, continued from page 1 community. These merchants donate many hours of time Mary Dienberg of Chicago, and Auxiliary, Disabled American day, June 7,1996, at his home in 1976, at Seymour-Johnson Air BEATRICE TOMSA and effort to building and improving the community for Irvine, Kentucky. Angie Seale of Rolling Meadows, Force Base in Goldsboro, North Veterans Chapter 17 and Aux- Beatrice H. (Hazen) Tomsa, a vote by residents that allowed a Illinois. He was preceded in everyone. If they prosper — we all prosper. Visitation was held Sunday, Carolina. She was a customer iliary, and Veterans of Foreign 82, of Coloma, Michigan, died change in the City Charter, GUESS WHO SUPPORTS THE LOCAL death by a brother, Frank, and a Wars Post 1137 following the ser- • creating the position. He began iii June 9, at Williams Funeral service representative with Sunday morning, June 16,1996, at Shopping locally insures that your money sister, Rose McNamara. Whirlpool Corporation and was vice. In lieu of flowers, July 1992 and is into his fifth year Home in Berea, Kentucky, and Lakeland Medical Center, Ber- BOY SCOUTS, LITTLE LEAGUE, etc. will stay at home supporting the things burial was in Lowell Cemetery in attending Lake Michigan Col- memorials may be made to the rien Center, Michigan. with the City. we all need and enjoy. Each dollar Paint Lick, Kentucky, on Mon- DAVID FISCHER lege, majoring in business ad- American Legion Scholarship The funeral was held at 1 p.m. During his administration. spent locally is returned many day. David B. Fischer, 57, of Col- ministration. Fund. Wednesday at Salem Lutheran Snider said he is very proud cf times over in local services He was a retiree from Bumette oma, Michigan, died Thursday, Survivors include: her step- Mr. Mcintosh was bom Feb- Church, Coloma. Burial was in the downtown development that Farms Packing Company in June 13,1996, at home. father and mother, Larry Linton ruary 22, 1938, in Midland, North Shore Memory Gardens, occurred, along with the iron for you and your family. Keeler, Michigan. Funeral services were held at 2 and Deborah (Lowe) linton of Michigan. He was a building con- Hagar Shores, Michigan. David- removal plant, and the annexa- He is survived by the mother of p.m. Saturday at Fairplain Birmingham, Alabama: her tractor for many years and cur- son Chapel, Florin Funeral Ser- tion of 220 acres on the City's Think about it! Do you his children, Lizzie Bowman of Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, father, Kyle Koem of Hartford, rently owned and operated A-l vice, Coloma, was in charge of south side. "We would have like want your money sup- Hartford; five sons — Emmett Benton Harbor, Michigan. with whom she resided: a bro- Appliance and Repair in Benton the arrangements. Memorials to have done more here in Hart- porting parks and Brock of Sister Lakes, Michigan, Memorials may be made to the ther, Corey Koem of Catonsville, Harbor. He was a Navy veteran, may be made to Salem Lutheran ford, but we lack the funds." streets and services Boyd Brock of Hartford, George family. Maryland; stepsister, Rhonda a member of the Coloma Amer- Church, of which she was a Snider received a salary of in some other city? Brock of Berea, and Otis Brock Mr. Fischer was bom June 5, Hictanott of Benton Harbor. ican Legion Post 362, and was a member. $40,320 annually from the City of And when is the and Douglas Brock, both of Ir- 1939, in Moberly, Missouri, and Michigan; paternal grand- life member of the DAV Chapter Mrs. Tomsa was bom April 3, Hartford, with 4% deferred com- last time a big vine; two daughters — Pauline had lived in the area for 35 years. parents, Harold and Car la Koem 17. 1914, in Coloma. She was former- pensation package and an ex- SHOP HERE city merchant Haley of Sequin, Texas, and Wan- He formerly was employed by of Benton Harbor; maternal Survivors include: his wife, the ly employed at the Watervliet pense account of $175 per month took a local da Litaker of Watervliet, Michi- Soper Manufacturing, Benton grandmother, Beatrice Lowe of former Tina Elevado; one son, Paper Mill and DeGroot's of Col- Snider also said he believes the scout troop gan; one sister; sixteen grand- Harbor. Coloma: and many aunts and Riley Mcintosh III of Benton oma. City has come of age in acceptink camping for Harbor; one daughter, Dorene children; and eighteen great- Survivors include: three sons uncles. Survivors include: her son, professional management to rur. the weekend? grandchildren. He was preceded —David Wayne Fischer and Mcintosh of Milwaukee, Wiscon- the City but said he is uncomfor- AT HOME! James R. Tomsa of Kalamazoo, in death by his wife, a son, a Jason Allan Fischer, both of Col- sin; his mother, Doris Snell of Michigan: a daughter, Bonnie table with the present Council I daughter, and a grandchild. oma, and Donald G. Fischer of AMANDA LINTON Sanford, Michigan; two brothers Treder of Watervliet, Michigan; feel they want me to throw barbs Benton Harbor; a daughter, Liza Amanda Jean Linton, 15, of —John Snell and Robert Snell, three grandchildren — Timothy at the previous Commission, and LUMBER RADIO STATIONS MA & PA'S Jenkins of St. Joseph, Michigan: both of Midland; four sisters- COUNTRY KETTLE ANTHONY DEMMA Casper, Wyoming, and former ' Renell) Treder and Tamara I won't do that. I won't throw har- JUDD LUMBER CoSY 98 RADIO seven grandchildren; his father, Patricia Wright of Alma, Michi- 127 NORTH PLEASANT ST. 510 WILLIAMS ST. 55 Anthony "Tony" Demma, 81, area resident, died June 6, 1996, (Jim) Benton of Watervliet, and poons at them, as I felt they were WATERVUET BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 4l3T William Fischer of Missouri; and gan, Kathleen Letteau of Largo, 4*3-5721 SOUTH HAVEN of Watervliet, Michigan, died due to an automobile accident. Jill Tomsa of Kalamazoo; two a very good Commission and 1800-497-5983 WAFFLE HOUSE a sister, Maudie Doan of Benton Florida, JoAnne Holwerda of MEDICAL OF AMERICA Monday evening, June 10,1996, at Arrangements were by great-grandchildren — Nicholas were willing to work with me on REAL ESTATE Harbor. Frankfort, Michigan, and matters concerning the City " COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 3 0 his residence. Memorial Chapel Funeral Home Benton and Karissa Treder; a COMPtEHEASIVE NIR0PRACT0R FLORISTS HEATING & AIR C0NDIT. MEDICAL PARK EPPLE REALTY INC. m1 Suzanne Simmons of Watervliet, ELITE BAR A GRILL 8593 RED ARROW HWY. Funeral arrangements were by and Crematory in Casper. brother, Richard (Irene! Hazen Snider also said the present BUSINESS SERVICES DR. CYNTHIA GARRONE 4*3-3111 DONNA'S CORNER CAFE Michigan: his stepmother, Ida 367 NORTH MAIN ST ANGIE'S BL L 4*3-2828 or 4*3-4724 N.H. Scott and Hebblethwaite HARMON JOHNSON Memorials may be made to the of Coloma; and a sister, Thelma legal action pending against 463-4471 3.0 BIUSINESl S OW MEDIC 1 305 NORTH MAIN ST. Mcintosh of Benton Harbor; four '211 456 SOUTH MAIN ST 351 NORTH MAIN ST. AMBULANCE SERVICE VINTAGE REAL ESTATE ]3-4000 Funeral Home in Glenview, Il- Harmon "Bud" Johnson, 71, of local 4-H organization in Aman- Solis of Chicago, Illinois. She was Mayor Ted Johnson will most OLE BLACK CAT grandchildren — Emily Mcin- MIDWAY RACTIC >3«W5 4*3-7719 9 (616) 925-2141 416 NORTH MAIN ST. SCHOOLS linois. Burial was in Mount Paw Paw, Michigan, died Satur- da's name. preceded in death by her hus- likely become a moot issue if he turn 337 [ASTST JOSEPH 4*3-5300 tosh, Mark Worswick and Jessica 463 3042 FUNERAL HOME HOBBIES MOBILE HOME PARK day, June 8, 1996, at Borgess She was bom May 3,1981, in St. band, James Tomsa Jr., on leaves. Snider had filed legai ac- Or Aai WE! •RN TERRACE Worswick, all of Benton Harbor, All Military '"VtAniiqutK s HUTCHINS FUNERAL HOME PLEASANT VIEW ESTATES PUBLIC SPOOLS Medical Center, Kalamazoo, Joseph, Michigan, and grew up in January 27,1990. tion against Johnson for violatior. 324 NORTH MAIN ST 7652 R^Rp'HWY 209 SOUTH MAIN ST 7605 RED ARROW HWY UBDIVISIONH 450 EAST ST. JOSEPH and Maura Becker of Milwau- RAPID TRACK CYCLERY DALE McBRIDE Michigan. Wyoming. Last summer she of his contract and also cnticued TRAOC WINDS ANTIQUES 4*3-3811 115 NORTH MAIN ST. 4*3-7721 . 4*3-6382 kee; and several nieces, CORNELIUS WALKER n35 RED ARR( 463-7452 MUNICIPALITIES 1490 PARTRIDGE AVE. Hie funeral was held Tuesday traveled to Europe with a group Johnson for being in what ^ •ail- 336 ft NTI. GIFTS EL CAJON. CA 92020 LAK EMICHIGAJ nephews, great-nieces, and Cornelius "Jack" Walker, 97, INCOME TAX PREP COLLEGE at Thompson and Hawley of teens from Cy Junior High and ed *'violation of the Oper. Meet- ."PIIM-TTimt. KyNTRY AIRE CITY Of WATERVLIET RESORT great-nephews. Mr. Mcintosh of Coloma, Michigan, died early ARCHERY ASSEMBLY Of GOO 71 768 48TH ST H i R BLOCK 158 WEST PLEASANT ST. 2755 EAST NAPIER Funeral Home, Paw Paw, with Centennial Junior High under the ings Act." MARY KAY COSMETICS 6801 RYNO RQAI 4*3-67*9 CAMP R0N0RA 927-3571 was preceded in death by his Sunday morning, June 16,1996, at BUCKSHOT ARCHERY 4*3-3209 7422 R R W HWY the Rev. Robert Flickinger of St. direction of Pam Hamer. Aman- DELIA HODGE COLOWMJ' 49038 ^3i& M 9325 DWIGHT BOYER ROAD SENIOR APARTMENTS his residence. 9^3317 PUBLIC LIBRARY 463^315 Mary Church, Paw Paw, offici- da was an avid horsewoman and father, Riley Mcintosh Sr., in INSURANCE 333 NORTH MAIN ST. TRI CITY VILLAGE The funeral will be held at 1 & LEANING SERVICE THUNDERBIRD RESORT enjoyed barrel racing, riding February 1988. THE NEWS AND c DON YOUNG INSURANCE 4*3-*3B2 ating. Interment was in Cud- p.m. Thursday at Davidson AMY IQSHBQUGH 59381 44TH AVE. 541 N^3H4513IN ST" Hutchins Funeral Home horses, and raising animals. She ADVERTISING TAT PARISH '•M 323 NORTH MAIN ST. WATERVLIET TOWNSHIP LAWRENCE. Ml 49064 deback Cemetery, Paw Paw AM ICE SERVICE STATIONS ?t9 S Mm. Itottnrttft out attended Centennial Junior High Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, DEADLINE IS PAW PAW LAKE GOLF CLUB M-140 427->911 Township, Michigan. Memorials ROBERT OLDS MEMORIAL 134 ^3 3335 ST PAWPA^VENUE 4*3-5113 DAVE'S AMOCO School and planned to attend Kel- Coloma, where friends may call J I M MARINE INC. RESTAURANTS 4W-3811 may be made to the Diabetes A memorial service is being NOON MONDAY AUTO BODY WORK NEWSPAPERS from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday even- 320 NORTH MAIN ST CONTRACTORS 18 BOARD OF TRADE HWY ly Walsh High School as a sopho- 76 R^ARWJW HWY. A T IET RD ^ CT5 - * counieoussenvtcem- Association. held for Robert Olds on Saturday, FOR THE NEXT 'S AUTO BODY ui>3ttl ' l THE HERALD-PALLADIUM NORTH ^ ^^ - ing. Burial will be in Crystal Spr- PISH 6 3 A DIGNIFIED UANNIR He was bom October 28, 1924, more this fall. She was a member June 22, at 11:00 a.m in North ARROW HWY HARDING'S MARKET 3450 HOLLYWOOD RD. MIDWEST PETROLEUM ings Cemetery, Benton Harbor, TRI-CITY RECORD 7496 BODY SN 7879 R ( HWY in Decatur, Michigan, the son of of the Girl Scouts, the Senior Muskegon, Michigan, at Prince 415 NORTH MAIN ST, KENNELS 429-2400 MAIN STREET ROLAND T MUTaMNS. DM. ACCURATE BODY SHOP BURGER KING STORE 94*1 Michigan, where military rites AUTO SALES 4*3-59** v TRI-CITY RECORD WELL DRILLING Melvin and Rose Johnson. Bud Youth Group at Mount Hope of Peace Church, 1110 Dykstra DRAPERIES 3733 NORTH M-140 will be conducted by the Coloma REVERSE OSMOSIS 7857 HWY 138 NORTH MAIN ST. 4*3-4957 RICHCREEK WELL DRILLING had retired from Fuller Division, Lutheran Church, Mount Hope Road. A lunch will be served at ^34133-313!^ SPRAGUE'S GROCERY mf American Legion Post 362 and MAPEIY WONKNOOM 7850 HILL®AD 4*3-N-E-W-S 4068 CA^ COURT Eaton Corporation. Orchestra, and the Centennial the church after the service. In- DRINKING WATER at your 5864 RD 4(3^7 ORGANIZATIONS Auxiliary, Disabled American MAIN ST LANDFILL In January of 1943, he was Junior High Orchestra. terment will be at the cemetery own tap fof as little as 10 at >3^656 Veterans Chapter 17 and Aux- 1 JONES INTERCABLE HAIR STYLING COLOMA CHMB. OF COMM. united in marriage to the former Survivors include: her parents, foUowing the lunch. Friends are gallon Call the Culligan Gi'l BAKERY 131 NORTH MAIN ST DRUGSTORE ORCHARD HILL LANDFILL P.O. BOX 418 w iliary, and Veterans of Foreign JoflEds HAIR STYLING COLOMA, Ml 49038 Mary Conklin in Lawrence, Carole and Ernie Linton of invited. foi details at 1 800-442-2802 4*3*220 329 S Y Wars Post 1137. Memorials may 358 NORTH MAIN ST 463-55M ^ To join the Watervliet Business Michigan, and she survives. Also Casper; a sister, Jessie A. Linton For more information, call ""WT" IS ARRETING 387 NORJH MAIN ST 4*3-4400 HARTFORD BUS. ASSOC. LAUNDROMAT P.O. BOX 283 surviving are: a son, Melvin of Casper; maternal grand- 345-0540, 944-3289, or 463-6674 (all 361 NORTH MAIN ST GA HARDWARE Association, please call CALVIN FUNERAL HOME FINANCIAL HARTFORD, Ml 49057 OALS 0. »tMCTM "Bud" Johnson; five grand- parents, Bill and Jean Kuschel of area 616). wr* ACE HARDWARE The GOLDEN BROWN BAKERY 348 NORTH MAIN ST PINNACLE BANK 343 NORTH MAIN ST. :R Chris Gargano at 463-6635 HABTfOaO. MtCruOAM 4MS1 children; a brother, Richard Stevensville, Michigan; paternal 4*36*35 n Th ,n st 154 T sEPH FOREIGN WARS POST *803 332 ^3 31^ •54*1 y 73ia tt+MBMI m*MI v'9 X 4731 THEODORE RZESZLT Brick 158 WE^3PfEASANT ST- Theodore Rzeszut, 71, of Alle- "Ever}- man should keep a gan, Michigan, formerly of Col- GG^TNG CAMMrfT School far-sized cemeterzrvy in which to oma, Michigan, died Sunday 0 UPHOLTOS' morning, June 9, 1996, at his Gallery llffll COLOMA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IXOtfAU) rVWOAL bur)' the faults of his friends." residence. 61f-46f-7S4S UIIIMI m mM |MM 47*4131 Henry Ward Bctcber The funeral was held at 11 a.m. & Gifts — • Cuftomi^ec occit Covers g:TiiHiii:r«TTJJiTa Wednesday at Davidson Chapel, ADVERTISING FARM PRODUCE MOBILE HOMES PARK PHOTOGRAPHY RESTAURANTS • ..hor? Str.tior. Cino;*; $ Art. Gifts & Custom Framing mmt PRE SCHOOL LEARNING WESTERN TERRACE For ilie family values ofNX'atervlici Florin Funeral Service, Coloma. HIPSKIND JOLLAY ORCHARDS COAST TO COAST RAVINE VIEW ESTATES FRIESEN PHOTOGRAPHY BARRY'S LANDING FLORIN • Viny. Window BUILDING SUPPLY P.O. Ban M. WMrrtel. Ml conic to Western Terrace. 280 NORTH PAW PAW ST. 5100 LITTLE PAW PAW 7048 CURTIS DR. Burial was in Coloma Cemetery* Repkcrmer/ IRQW HHWV Y 1850 Y ROAO 4261 COiOM ABROAD 5285 PAW PAW LAKE RD. FUNERAL SERVICE 6603 R^ARR^V wSO 75 468-3462 468-4271 468-6423 where military rites were con- • Snovmobilc Covers 1710 Friday Road FINANCIAL W PRINTING BOARD OF TRADE SCREEN PRINTING DAVIDSON CHAPEL ducted by the Coloma American • let Skj Covers Coloma. Ml 49038 ARMY SURPLUS MAINTENANCE CLEANING^B MOVIE THEATER 249 East Center Street GB PRINTING 8690 LAKE AVENUE SHADE TREE TEES Legion Post 362 and Auxiliary, • Ijoat & AufonoM'e JONES INTERCABLE IVINGS BANK 463-3100 Cotoma, Ml 49038 616/468-9351 ACTION HOME L0MA THEATRE 377 SOUTH CHURCH ST. 922 WOODWARD AVENUE MIDWAY CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Disabled American Veterans Uph.^srery IMMY SURPLUS P Q. BOX 176 167 PAW PAW ST. VICE 468-3914 BENTON HARBOR 4^8-3161 S 219 N0 PAW ST DELLWOOD INN • Misc. i\e n 248 WASHINGTON ST WATERVLIET 4*8-* 741 5100 LITTLE 46U^M A ' Chapter 17 and Auxiliary, and 4*3*220 _ __ ^W PAW PROPANE GAS 5575 PAW PAW LAKE RD. SPRING & SUMMER HOURS PINNACLE BANK LAKE ROA3 AD/D #7/ 8 MUNICIPALITIES 468-6111 SEPTIC CLEANING Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 193 N. Pew Pjvv St. ARTIST SUPPLIES ATERIN 468-6*23 TOWN A COUNTRY E .J.OW237 CITY OF COLOMA GAS SERVICE Dr. Andrew A. DeHaven 1137. The family asks that, in lieu Colo:na. Ml -fPO '8 983 *311 EXT. 812 HOME REPAIR MCDONALD'S OPEN WED. Upm ARTISTE HOLLOW T.J. FOOD WITH AN 119 NORTH PAW PAW ST. 5520 •HRlQCHEINTERL0CHE^N DR. 150 EAST RYNO ROAD of flowers, memorials be made to ATTITUDE 7652 Red Arrow Hwy., Watervliet (Entrance on Logon ftrretj 5030 PA LAKE RD STATE BANK OF COLOMA RICHARD'S H/ INDYMAN 468-6606 368-6721 • 468-3241 Dowrtown •t Thuisday-Sunday llam-Spm ^^77 - 613 PLEASANT ST 209 NORTH PAW PAW ST. 2509 OAD the Disabled American Veterans. SERVK TER RADIO STATIONS MAIN STREET RESTAURANT « Jane Dykema Cindy Young ASPHALT ST JOSEPH, MICH. 468-3179 468-44 79 COLOMAN 463-4100 or 463-5700 Mr. Rzeszut was bom Sep- 983-0508 CoSY 98 RADIO 4896 PAW PAW LAKE RD. MEYERS SEPTIC A SEWER nntmrntwUCm.' T. LTD. HHHi 4919 PAW PA^ KE RD. 510 WILLIAMS ST. 468-6222 4617 PAW PAW LAKE RD. 468-4441 "You will be treated like family. DAIRY TWIST SOUTH HAVEN PIZZA HUT CENTRAL fuMME NEWSPAPER 1 •800-497-5983 SERVICE STATIONS AOoMtft ftuto Home 300468A3&3OAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4675 PA P AKE RD 4600 PAW PAWjjAKE RD. THE NEXT TIME YOU NEED A 249 E ER ST 468 7930 " TRI-CITY RECORD RECREATION 468- RANDY'S AMOCO ATTORNEY 6801 RYNO ROAD MI COLOMA. Ml 49038 INSURANCE 138 NORTH MAIN ST. DEER FOREST Oil 121 SOUTH CHURCH ST. TAT PARISH 4*«8422 HARRY WATERS p,0. BOU17 FAMILY RESTAURANT 468-4662 PHYSICIAN... 134 NORTH MAIN ST. CLEANERS NAN RNITURE INSURAN 147 S. PAW PAW 6671 W HWY. 112 W 0SEPH NURSERIES 468-5929 "g COLOMA FABRICARE REALTY COLOMA "66" Special Rate! 481 SOUTH CHURCH ST. 330 EAST CENTER ST r -RLOST NURSERY AY GROCERIES INTERIOR DECORATING F. RONALD POSTELLI t 468-7110 5586 RIVERSIDE ROAD , . IN 4 COUNTRY PJ'S PRISES ASK FOR ONE OF OURS 170 NORTH PAW PAW ST. 152 NORTH TRASH REMOVAL CLOTHING HILLTOP CENTER 4891 WIL-0-PAW DRIVE PAW PAW ST. FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! 4*8-3070 HOUSE OF DECOR ORGANIZATIONS 468-7986 468-6700 ACE DISPOSAL CO. ETHEL'S EiN SALES P X 3 59 MEET AUTOMOTIVE ^ 70 2 6742 PAW PAW AVENUE RY 21 TALA RV REPAIR 6902 PAW PAW LAKE RD. 192 PAW PAW ST. HAIR STYLING 468-7953 GLAI, TI¥AL A-l AUTO SALVAGE CO. 468-6546 i5.M REAL ESTATE CAYO REPAIR SERVICE 468-3433 Chul Chang, M.D. 4478 RED ARROW HWY. CUTTING CORNERS INVESTIGATIONS 6588 RED ARROW HWY. (REPAIR AVION TRAVEL AGENCY CONTRACTORS PM7^6 ^NOR^PAWSTy^r . AM0L0C INVESTIGATION 468-7901 TRAVEL TRAILERS) DESTINATIONS UNLIMITED RAM HEATING & COOLING 4667 DfflEL^ROAD 6646 RYNO ROAD 193 PAW PAW ST. Internal Medicine 153 EAST ST JOSEPH ST. TEEL REAL ESTATE 468-3931 BUTLER'S GARAGE 5587 PAW PAW LAKE RD. 468-3161 468-4321 r HAIR INNOVATIONS mm SCHOOLS APY* 451 EAST ST. JOSEPH 5061 PAW PAW LAKE RD. MANUFACTURING 664 0 R0AD 468-4426 UPHOLSTERY at 468-944& 3 CRAFTS i GIFTS fe 66 COMSTOCK MICH. FRUIT RESORT COTTAGES JAMIE'S CREATIVE AUTO SALES TOUCH OF COUNTRY PAW PAW LAKE YACHT CLUB COMMUNITY SCHOOLS CANVAS & UPHOLSTERY Community Hospital 7 MARY'S STYLING SALON 4412 L ROAD DUFFIELD'S COTTAGES ADMIN. BUILDING S 139 REgaARROW HWY. 180 N. W" E !! STREET ^9 02M PAWPA^ROAO P.O. BOX 945 B 7039 LITTLE PAW PAW 2518 BOYER 35 LAKE ROAD 468-/'84f 8 12-MONTH CD Watervliet WWf DSNCE INSTRUCTION MENASHA CORPORATION 468-2424 7053 RED ARROW HWY. TO. BOX 490 HARTFORD BUS. ASSOC. 468--611r 1 468-3800 468-3153 P^ BOX 283 SCHICK LAKESIDE BAKERY MEDICAL HARTFORD. Ml 49057 RESORT & MOTEL 210 '"MNORTH PAW PArW ST„, 125 T GAN Dr. Chang attended medical school at Seoul Na- 46M 291 COMMUNITY H0< WATERVLIET BUS. ASSOC. 5215 PAW PAW LAKE RD. PFstASTRYV SHO P 468-333? HANDYMAN P.O. BOX 234 468-4080 LaSa//e Uonal Uruyersity, with residency at Columbus MEDIAL PARK WATERVLIET. Ml 49098 180I N. PAW PAW UNIVERSAL SERVICES WIL-O-PAW MOTEL To join the Coloma Area Chamber fedeni/Savings Sank Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Chang has hosS MIVnce PHARMACY 4*8-4800 MOBILE HOMES 4881 WJl-Q-^PAW DR. T , . privileges at Community Hospital BOATING Buchanan 616/695-3884 Bridgman 616/465-5500 Coloma 616/468-6741 Decatur 616/423-7081 w RITE AID of Commerce, please call To make an appointment with Dr. Chang telenhonp 4eifiQnn w. ^ . 6699 PAW. PAW AVENUE GUY'p S MARINA Bob Wooley at 468-3366 'Annual Percentage Yield Minimum Daiance of S500 Penalty for earfy witndrawa. Office Building, WatervUet, Michigan; or Bangor Medical Center at 665G«H22R0AD Rates subject to cnange without notice J**. UEMBEf PWC uv ( V f

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Community Calendar & School Awards First Congregational SENIOR O'Neal, Tina Black, Eric Hunt, ALL A'S O'Neal, Shylah Fields. GRAND VALLEY COMMODITIES f f Victoria Kish, Jason Main, Sarah PEER ASSISTANT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Church Pastor to be AVAILABLE Your "Kute Kids Newnum, April Peters, Debbie Shawn Carlisle, Becky Light- AWARD WINNERS STATE Boyer. ner, Marty Heminger, Tammy Amy Babb, Mike Banic, Jus- ANNOUNCES JUNE 25 ALL A'S Patterson, Aric Foster, Lisa tice Bockover, Anton Boiling, ordained June 23 By Cliff Stevens Commodities distribution for SENIOR ENGLISH Clark, Melissa Lowe, Holly Shawn Carlisle, Lisa Clark, DEAN'S LIST The First Congregational ference Minister, Southwest seniors in North Berrien County KUTE KIDS...Aimdy, SEMINAR Drake, Joey Hotovy, Lorri Natasha Dill, Amber Drumm, Grand Valley State University Church of Coloma proudly an- Association Michigan Con- will be available from the North Keegan, and Samuel Amy Babb, Justice Bockover, Melvin, Laura Kelley, Justice Aric Foster, Monica Frick, recently announced the names of nounces the ordination and in- ference, UCC; Rev. Whitney Berrien Senior Center on Tues- are the "kute kids" of Lisa Clark, Amber Drumm, Bockover, Katherine McLellan, Richard Hamilton, Jessica Ham- students who were placed on the stallation ceremony of Pastor Brown, Representative South- day, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 Thomas and Maria Becky Lightner, Lorri Melvin, Angela SandoVal, Jennifer Sink, mond, Martin Heminger, Jaclyn Dean's List for the winter Sandy Nesbit on Sunday, June 23, west Association Michigan Con- p.m. Brown and great- Elisabeth Millhouse. Stacey Lowrey, Senica Cotman, Kendzior, Holly Kuehnle, Becky semester. The list includes those at 3:00 p.m. Ms. Nesbit gradu- ference. If seniors in the area had been grandchildren of ALL A'S Amy Thomas, Arianne Carde- Lightner, Chris Lowe, Elisabeth students who have maintained a ated with honors from Garrett Deacons Richard Krieger and receiving regular commodities AP ENGLISH nas, Jaclyn Kendzior, Kim Millhouse, Don Pierce, Scott 3.5 grade point average and been Evangelical Theological Semi- Eloise Gundersen and moderator Dorothy Smith. when the program ended last Thomas and his Justice Bockover, Shawn Carli- Malkin, Jody Sink, Katie Norden, Melinda Selleck, Vanes- enrolled in a minimum of 12 nary June 7,1996. Kay Erickson will also partici- sa Sells, Jennifer Sink, Jody Sink, year, and if their income is $996 grandmother, Doro- sle, Elisabeth Millhouse, Catrina Newnum, Jennifer Jaggers, credits. The honor is noted on the Sabrina Snodgrass, Walt Sum- students' official records. CJRS AMERICAN LEG,ON AWARDS...Tyler RkhardmD '.r r r? kl, thy, are former Thomas, Katherine McLellan. Heather White. merhill, Dewey Sweat, Scott Students honored for the winter fessor of Worship at Garrett; cal choir, directed by Brenda L. and Sally Gregg were this year's recipients of the American ehgible for the free distribution residents of the Col- ALL A'S ALL A'S ADVANCED ENGLISH HI BASIC DESIGN Swisher, Randy Tarantino, Kelly semester from the Tri-City Area Rev. Paige Birdwell, Pastor Kniebes; with accompanists Legion Award at Coloma Junior High School. Each year an of commodities and are not re- oma/Watervliet area Korey Manning, Catrina Kristen Clark, Ben Freebum, Bell, Marie Brady, Bonnie Jones, include Allison M. Frick and Emeritus, First Congregational jrganist June Gravitt and guest eighth-grade boy and girl are chosen who excel in the areas of qmred to re-regiater. and hope to return Thomas, Katherine McLellan, Eric Hunt. Monica Saldana. Nicole A. Tallman, both of Hart- of Coloma; Rev. Devon Allen. St. pianist Elaine Mroczek. Follow- citizenship, courage, industry, honor, loyalty, and scholar- Seniors having question awui after his military ser- Elizabeth Bitely, Laura Colegio, ALL A'S ford. Paul's UCC, Watervliet; Rev. ing the ordination and installa- ship. Tyler is the son of Terry and Arlette Richardson of Col- ththee commoditcommodityy distribution should call the Senior Center at vice. Katie Link, Amy Thomas, Luiza CRAFTS/CERAMICS For more than a decade. Grand Len Schoenherr, Coloma United tion, there will be a reception at oma and Sally is the daughter of Randy and Susan Gregg of BURG-SEYMOUR 468-3366. Garrido, Rafael Gradim. Abigail Deneau, April Granke, Valley has been the state's Methodist; Rev. Dr. Nancy the church in Ms. Nesbit's honor. Coloma. ALL A'S Meadow Kinard. TO ADVERTISE IN fastest-growing university. That ENGAGEMENT Elsenheimer, Association Con- ENGLISH HI ALL A'S THE TRI-CITY RECORD growth has been paralleled by in- ANNOUNCEMENT **************************************************** Share a photo of your "Kute Kids" with your friends, neighbors, and Betty Chambers, Laura Hill, ADVANCED STUDIO ART Call 463-N-E-W-S creases in the quality of our Melissa Burg of Portage, Mich- relatives who read the Tri-City Record. Make sure you write your kids' Kasie Zilk. Abigail Deneau, AnaLucia students and of their academic igan, and Leonard J. (•,Duke',) ^ names on the back of the picture and include any other information about ALL A'S Pasquali, Amber Drumm. accomplishments. Seymour, also of Portage, are . TW TT it you^d like to see in the paper, including mom and dad, grandma and ADVANCED ENGLISH H ALL A'S pleased to announce their grandpa, and so on. Send the photo to the Tri-City Record, P.O. Box 7, Sylah Fields, Meadow Kinard, COMPUTER-AIDED Watervliet, MI 49098. Pick up the photo after it appears in the paper or in- engagement. They will exchange JULY 4th Let George Do If clude a stamped, self-addressed envelope and we'll mail it back to you. Chris LeMaster, Joshua LeMas- DRAFTING wedding vows September 21, • ter, Monica Yankovich, Vanessa Chris Lowe, Andy Winans. 1996, at Chapel Hill United Yankovich, Angela Giunta, ALL A'S Methodist Church in Sodus, Abigail Deneau, Sara Foster, DRAFTING ( Additions Mich., at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Kristin Kays, Sara Winkel. Andy Winans. ^fZOIcjZ Wood Remodeling Richard D. Wilson will be of- Millhouse, Amber Drumm, Moni- ALL A'S ALL A'S General Conlractor Repairs ficiating. A reception will follow yL J}- HARTFORD Roofing CELEBRATION ca Frick, Holly Drake, Lisa ENGLISH H METALS Phone 468 3302 at the D.A.N.K. in Benton Har- T vl HONORS Clark, Sabrina Snodgrass, Marty Rachel Birmele, Chad Gargus, Mark Hotovy, Tony Jacobs, Sidmg Decks bor. Hartford High School honored Heminger, Lorri Melvin, Amy Carrie Radtke, Tim Madison. Tamara Stump, Amber Stocks- 6165 North Shore Dr Melissa is the daughter of JULY 4-7 its senior students on May 20 at Babb, Donald Pierce. dale, Henry Burrows, Tony ALL A'S Coloma Ml 49038 License #082928 Gregg and Betty Yeske of Water- Senior Academic Awards Night HAROLD ROBINSON Jacobs, Tiffany Nail. WOODS I vliet. She is a 1990 graduate of and all other students at a special MEMORIAL AWARD ALL A'S Mark Hotovy, Tony Jacobs, Watervliet High School and The Watervliet Business Association presents assembly on May 30 for their (Senior Award/Scholar-Athlete ENGLISH I Richard Meachum. Western Michigan University. k academic achievements for the Award) Christina Boothby, Christie ALL A'S Melissa is a financial analyst at school year of 1995-96. Holly Kuehnle, Marty Hem- Fitzgerald, Christine Johnson, WOODS II BATTERIES & TIRES First of America Bank in Kala- PERFECT ATTENDANCE inger. Gary Walker, Ben Freebum, Kyle Norden, Henry Burrows. mazoo. Marty Heminger, Randy RAY A. KROC AWARD Tina Black, Jennifer Pruiett, ALL A'S Duke is the son of l^eonard and Tarantino, Andy Winans, Katie (McDonald's Inc. Award) Steve Bailey, Jacob Bockover, AUTO MECHANICS I the late Kay Seymour of Water- Link, April Granke, Jamie Bar- Lisa Clark. Jesse Boothby-Shoemaker, Tom Keith Marquardt, Tim Madi- vliet. He is a 1987 graduate of PARADE& chett, Ryan Hafer, Bryan Hafer, AMBASSADORS OF Busch, Eric Hunt, Victoria Kish, son, Mark Hotovy. Watervliet High School and is Shylah Fields, Henry Burrows, GOODWILL Kevin Klug, April Peters, Brian ALL A S employed as a carpenter at Amy TOM SMITH TRACTOR SALES Kevin Klug, April Peters, Jessica Amber Drumm, Sabrina Snod- Shindeldecker, Jennifer Stagg. AUTO MECHANICS II Construction in Coloma. O'Neal. grass, Jessica Thomas, Lorri ALL A'S Rick Hamilton. Sew Tractor* nt If holenale Price* FIRST-YEAR ACADEMIC Melvin, Tracy Pepas, Jennifer MODERN COMMUNICATIONS ALL A'S AWARD LETTER Sink, Teresa Kish, Cindy Pepas, Ami Asaro, Elizabeth Bitely, PHYSICAL EDUCATION 69760fld<3 Arro w M«ry ^ 616 621 200 ^ i 616 463 6141 (GPA of 3.5 or better) Jeremy Flemming, Jose Marin, Katie Link, Kasie Zilk. Jesse Boothby-Shoemaker, Hirrlofd Ml 49057 FIREWORKS Rafael Gradim, Luiza Garrido, Laura Hill, Amanda Harris. ALL A'S Heni7 Burrows, Daniel Hilliard, WATERVLIET Anna Lemos, Arianne Cardenas, ALL A'S SPEECH Kevin Klug, Steve Bailey, Tom 1840s RENDEZVOUS Abigail Deneau, Sara Foster, GOVERNMENT Brian Kays, Catrina Thomas, Busch, Andy Chambers, Jason CLASS OF 1991 Chris LeMaster, Joshua LeMas- Becky Lightner, Pedro Solis, Kasie Zilk. Marquardt, Vince Grabovac, PIONEER KENWOOD MTX LANZAR CAR AUDIO REUNION ter, Shyla Fields, Monica Yanko- Justice Bockover, Lisa Clark, ALL A'S Tony Jacobs, Brian Kays, Fidel Watervliet Class of 1991 is plan- TRADERS ROW vich, Kristin Kays, Vanessa Amber Drumm, Monica Frick, LATIN I Mireles, Scott Swisher, Eric rung a five-year class reunion. Yankovich, Sara Winkel, Angela Jaclyn Kendzior, Holly Kuehnle, Justice Bockover, Elizabeth Weston, Katie Link, Adam John's Stereo Inc. Help is needed in finding the Giunta, Meadow Kinard, David Melinda Selleck, Sabrina Snod- Bitely, Doug Klug, Jenna Bard, Evans, Steve Meloche, Donald 606 Phillips. South HaveD following people: Eric Stuch, . Glasgow, Henry Burrows, grass, , Shawn Carlisle, Aric Katherine McLellan, Jennifer Pierce, Jason Trapp, Andy UU Turner. Ipcncer King, CIVIL WAR CAMP Heather Starner, Beth Bailey, Foster, Elisabeth Millhouse, Stagg. Winans, Dewey Sweat, Rafael LET US ROCK YOUR SOCKS! Spencer MacDonald, Tony Mor- Jeanie O'Neal. Randy Tarantino. ALL A'S Gradim, James Littlefield, Amy row, Collin Pnllwiti, Angela yd j* SECOND-YEAR ACADEMIC ALL A'S Babb, Arianne Cardenas, Laura & RE-ENACTMENTS LATIN II John Kuhn Quinn, Toni Moore, Tina Green, ^ AWARD PIN ECONOMICS Amanda Asaro, Sara Winkel. Colegio, Meadow Kinard, Tiffany 616 637-1994 Clay VanLinder, Doug Birmele, ^ ^ (GPA of 3.5 or better) Pedro Solis, Justice Bockover, ALL A'S Nail, Katie Newnum, Jeanie and Lonnie Bennett. ^ X}- Amy Babb, Donald Pierce, Lisa Clark, Amber Drumm, LATIN HI If you know where or how to get ^ j}. Katie Link, Elizabeth Bitely, Monica Frick, Jaclyn Kendzior, Amber Drumm. hold of any of these people. ^ ^ Katherine McLellan, Korey Man- Holly Kuehnle, Melinda Selleck, ALL A'S please call Leslie Liles-Withrow, * ning, Laura Hill, Douglas Klug, Sabrina Snodgrass, Shawn Carli- FRENCH I 463-5361; Tara Banick-Matthews, Minerva Orozco, Amy Thomas, $ sle, Aric Foster, Dawn Ross, Henry Burrows, Katie Link, 463-7806; or Karla Skidmore, !> SATURDAYJULY 6TH Laura Colegio, Alex Deneau, Melissa Hall, Rafael Gradim, Kasie Zilk, Jaclyn Kendzior, An- 463-4915. V * Kasie Zilk, Marci Mills, Steven Marty Heminger, Donald Pierce. na Lemos, Kim Malkin. COMMUNITY Meloche, Amanda Asaro, Jenna ALL A'S MATHEMATICS KEY £ Bard, Heather White. U.S. HISTORY AWARD * ^ THURS. JULY 4TH KIDDY LAND 1860 BASEBALL GAME THIRD-YEAR ACADEMIC Katie Link, Heather White, (SENIOR AWARD: MUlcreek parking lot ** SET-UP WELCOME Hayes Park-3:00 P.M. AWARD PLAQUE Ami Asaro, Doug Klug, Korey ALL A'S IN A ^ $ (GPA of 3.5 or better) Manning, Marci Mills, Steve PARTICULAR DEPT. CALENDAR £ PANCAKE BREAKFAST Holly Kuehnle, Shawn Carlisle, Meloche, Amy Thomas, Catrina 4 YEARS) Sponsored as a community service by Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill * J> ALL GUN COMPETITIONS KIDDYLAND Fire Houac on Pleasant St. J* Melinda Selleck, Justice Bock- Thomas, Jenna Bard, Elizabeth Holly Kuehnle, Shawn Carlisle. Send Community Calendar listings to The Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 * ROD AND GUN CLUB Millcreek parking lot over, Aric Foster, Elisabeth Bitely, Laura Hill. ALL A'S or FAX them to 463-8329. Listings must be renewed weekly, deadline is Noon, Mondav 7:00 TO 11:00 A.M. J}- 3413 HENNESSEY RD. Mllhouse, Amber Drumm, Moni- ALL A'S GENERAL SCIENCE Now-August 31. REGION 613 FALL Riverside United Methodist Church. Tuesday. June 25, 11:30 a.iii.-l:00 SOCCER REGISTRATION, forms now WATERVLIET ca Frick, Holly Drake, Lisa WORLD HISTORY Christina Boothby, April 4401 Fikes Road. Riverside. Michipn. p.m., TEDDY BEAR PICNIC, on Com GENE BEDNAROWSKI Clark, Sabrina Snodgrass, Marty Jaclyn Kendzior, Sara Foster, Peters, Leslie Snodgrass, Eric available at Watervliet District I Col- Menu is vecetable beef barley soup, munity Hospital lawn (in case of rain, 10:30pm .. oma Public libraries. Fee is $20 for MEMORIAL RUN/WALK 5/K Heminger, Lorri Melvin. Kristin Kays, Chris LeMaster, Hunt, Kevin Klugg, Jason Main, hot dogs, strawberry shortcab & other come to the Community Education £ l^ll year-olds I $25 for 1218 year- Pre Registration 8:00 A.M.RUN fl 9:00 A.M. CANOE RACES & RIDES PRESIDENTS AWARD FOR Joshua LeMaster, Sara Winkel, Jennifer Stagg, Alisha Whitaker, strawberry desserts, and beverafe. Center in the hospital). Community FIREWORKS «• olds. Price is by donation. a No.School INFO. 463-4221 Sponsored by EDUCATION EXCELLENCE Vanessa Yankovich, Henry Bur- Ben Freebum, Christine John- Hospital, WatervUet. Children up to age Spectacular display in Hayes * five are invited to bring a blanket sack (Senior Award: GPA 3.5 or better rows, Beth Bailey, Shylah Fields, son, Sarah Lambert, Brett Pauls, How-July 10, SIGNUP FOR LIBRARY MA AND PA'S COUNTRY KETTLE Saturday, June 22, 11:00 a.m.-3KX) lunch I favorite teddy bur. Enjoy Park, sponsored by the WBA and 85th percentile on ACT math Meadow Kinard. Gary Walker, Tina Black. PROGRAM. Hartford Public Library. ? TRADERS ROW -ARTS AND CRAFTS A TIMED EVENT - ALL DAY p.m., AYS0 SOCCER TEAM CAR WASH stories, songs, games, and lunch Grand Finale sponsored * or reading) ALL A'S ALL A'S Call Wendy at 621-3408 for more infor- by Millcreek Park @ IOA.M. FUND-RAISER, to raise money for trip (beverages provided). * Holly Kuehnle, Shawn Carlisle, WORLD GEOGRAPHY BEGINNING BIOLOGY mation. to national games, Coloma McDonald's. PRINCIPAL'S Wightman & Assoc. Inc. Melinda Selleck, Aric Foster. Christina Boothby, Christine Henry Burrows. *1 * Tuesday, June 25, noon, COLOMA AREA AWARD GIVEN TO Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., STORY HOUR J CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT THUNDERSTRUCK PRESIDENTS AWARD FOR Johnson, Brian Lightner, Jason ALL A'S Saturday I Sunday, June 22 I 23, 10 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Dellwood EDUCATIONAL (for three-year-olds and over), Coloma a.m.-5 p.m. (Michigan time), VARIED ELIZABETH * J ^ DEPOT AT 10:30 A Country Music Group Marquardt, Gary Walker, Jesse BIOLOGY Inn, Coloma Township. * IMPROVEMENT Boothby-Shoemaker, Billy Cum- Monica Yankovich, Vanes- Public Library's lower level. ARTS i CRAFTS SHOW, Cook Energy In- ROSSITER MILL CREEK PAVILLION (Senior Award: GPA 3.5 mings, Brett Nykamp, Jennifer sa Yankovich, Kristin Kays, formation Center, 3^ miles north on Tuesday, June 25, 7:00 p.m., POLIO FRIDAY JULY 5 Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m., ADVANCED Elizabeth Rossiter has been J J ^ MARK "KODIAK" LAJARETT 8:00 P.M. • 12:00 P.M. or better) Red Arrow Highway (take 1-94, Eiit 16, SUPPORT GROUP, Marpret B. Upton £ Stagg, Adam Evans, Ben Free- Abigail Deneau, Chris LeMaster, LINE DANCING, North Berrien Senior named the recipient of the 1996 . FESTIVAL OPENS Bridgman, Mich. Call Doily Krieger at Center, 2015 Lakeview Avenue, St FOLK MAGICIAN Justice Bockover, Elisabeth burn, Kevin Klug, Jessica Joshua LeMaster, Sara Foster, Center, Coloma. Free for senior Principal's Award at Coloma ^ *c 1-800-548-2555 for more information. Joseph. Refreshments will be provided. SHOWS AT 11:00 A.M. & 7:00 P.M. I* Sara Winkel. citizens. 1 Please RSVP by calling 983-3981. SSTMO^T . TRADERS ROW-ARTS «. CRAFTS Jl- SUNDAY JULY 7TH ALL A'S Sunday, June 23, 3:00 p.m., ORDINA- Millcreek Pavillion CHEMISTRY Wednesdays, 2:15 p.m., BEGINNING Elementary, indicated the award J. Millcreek Park opens w 10 A.M. TION & INSTALLATION OF PASTOR Tuesday, June 25, to Wednesday, July 7 *«• LINE DANCING, North Berrien Senior Rafael Gradim, Minerva Oroz- NESBIT, First Congreptional Church of (closed July 11 July 4), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. is given each year to a fourth- J}- * As A Group, Center, Coloma. Free for senior GRAND PARADE KIDDY LAND co. Coloma. Reception will follow. (Michigan time), JOINT ART EXHIBIT grade student who has shown ex- citizens. ALL MILITARY AUCTION Millcreek Parking Lot SCIENCE KEY AWARD (Carol and Kathryn Shahbaz), Cook emplary achievement in acade- MAIN STREET DOWNTOWN Mature Drivers LIBRARY PARK a 1:00 P.M. 1^ (SENIOR AWARD: Monday li Tuesday, June 24 & 25,8:30 Energy Information Center, 3H miles mics and citizenship during his or 1:00 P.M.. ALL A'S IN A Fridays, 1 p.m., NEEDLECRAFT SES- a.m. l2:30 p.m. & 1-5 p.m., BABY SIT- Consignments Accepted At J}- U- Are A+ With Us. SIONS, North Berrien Senior Center, north on Red Arrow Highway (take 1-94, her elementary years. ^-4 TRADERS ROW ft ARTS CRAFTS PARTICULAR DEPT. TING WITH CONFIDENCE, baby-sitting Exit 16), Bridgman, Mich. Call Coloma. According to Mr. Stack, Eliza- yL* HISTORIC HOUSE ANTIQUES 4 YEARS) workshop for ages 12 and over and who 1-800-548-2555 for more information. ABE LINCOLNS SPEECH Millcreek Park opens @ IOA.M Each year of maturity seems to have completed fifth grade. Call beth has been an outstanding stu- .AT * £ present new challenges But. Holly Kuehnle. Thursday, June 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., dent. She has maintained a high ^3} FOLLOWS PARADE (a. CITY HALL 927-5297 weekdays between 8 a.m. Two weekends, June 27-July 7 when your car is insured with ALL A'S OPEN HOUSE, Van Buren County and 5 p.m. to register (required). grade point average, scored well THE DUNN'S * BEARD GROWING CONTEST (Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 p.m. I. Sun- J}- PANCAKE BREAKFAST the new Auto-Owners A-^ NUTRITION EDUCATION Chapter of American Red Cross, 19 S. on national achievement tests, . A GOSPEL GROUP David Glasgow, Joshua Center Street, Hartford. For more infor- day at 7:00 p.m.), "STAR-SPANGLED sponsored by JonEd's 5?- FIRE HOUSE ON PLEASANT ST. program, saving money isn't Monday-Friday, June 24-28, 6-8 p.m., GIRL," by Neil Simon, Legend Theatre, and is an active participant in ^ . 7:30 - 9:00 * LeMaster, Becky Gerred. mation, call 621-6456, Monday- VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (ages 5-12, school activities while displaying ^ Judging & Awards 7:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. one of them. If you are a mem- Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sleepy Hollow Resort, South Haven. MILLCREEK PARK ALL A'S kindergarten-6th grade). Riverside outstanding citizenship. ^ CITY HALL-2:45 P.M. ber ot a company approved Call (616) 637-7829 or (616) 639-1486 CONSUMER EDUCATION United Methodist Church, 4401 Fikes for more information. Mr. Stack stated,4•Elizabeth is J ^ CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT k retirement association or group, David Glasgow, Joshua Thursday, June 20,11:30 a.m., NORTH Road (off Coloma Road), Riverside, BERRIEN SENIOR CENTER PICNIC, an excellent example of the COSTUME CONTEST & TEA you may be eligible to receive LeMaster, Tammy Patterson,; Mich. TEEN DANCE BATTLE @ HIGH NOON Deer Forest Cost is $8/person and in Saturday, June 29, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 many fine young people in Col- ^ * LIBRARY i* a substantial group discount Walter Summerhill, Michael p.m., AYS0 SOCCER TEAM CAR WASH eludes park admission & catered meal Tuesday, June 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., COM- oma Elementary School. It was a ^3^ CORNER CAFE on your automobile insurance. Thomas. FUND-RAISER, to raise money for trip very difficult decision to select ^ Meet Mrs. Lincoln @ 3P.M. ReMfvations must hiw bwn made by M0DITIES DISTRIBUTION, for" North CORNER OF MAIN St PLEASANT j}- DUCK RACE @ MILLCREEK Contact us now for more ALL A'S June 13. to national games, Watervliet Burger only one student for this award. ^ Berrien County, North Berrien Senior King. 8:30- 11:00 J}- THE FUN BEGINS (a). 2:00 P.M. ** information. FAMILY LIVING Center, Coloma. Call 468-3366 for After takintaKing oveir fiftmyy students ^ * Ronald McDonald's Nikki Ping. Friday, June 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m., UMW more information. Magic Show %y1uto-Owners ALL A'S STRAWBERRY SOCIAL, sponsored by HutttoyeartortheirWghscores J* PRIMITIVE CAMPSITES AND CRAFT FESTIVAL CLOSES @ 5:00 P.M. ** Insurance PARENTING Riverside United Methodist Women, on Sf Michigan Achievement J# DEMONSTRATIONS ALL DAY AT Millcreek parking lot 3:00 P.M. ** Nikki Pink, Brian Kays, HAYES PARK Lite Home Car B jsiness Test, you can see that I had a Catrina Thomas, Kasie Zilk. Taking Care of Your Disposal Needs • • - make. How- , •IkiNc Prtt&sn ALL A'S CTW^EUzaMh is truly deserving w w w m MM. DON YOUNG PEER HELPING Orchard Hill Sanitary I,ani1fiii of this recognition." , ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Tiffany Nail, Kristen Clark, 3290 Hennessey Rd. WatervUet 463-5588 Congratulations once again to ill L k. k A A A* Insurance Agency Sara Foster, Sonia SandoVal, Elizabeth Rossiter as the 1996 ^ 323 N. Main St., Watervliet 463-6773 Sara Winkel, Amanda Yar- principal's Award winner at Col- .. brough. OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 7ain-4:30pm Sat. Tam-Noon oma Elementary School. 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Page 10 The Tri-City Record June 19,1996 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE June 19,19% The Tri-City Record Page 11 Default has occurred in a mort- gage made by VALERIE L. NEEL, a Want Ads & Public Notices single woman, to Pinnacle Bank, Sports & Outdoor News formerly known as The Peoples State ball was caught in fair or foul ter- dance with MCR 2.106(D), by dress was 910 Wisconsin, St. Joseph, Bank of St. Joseph, dated October 16, ritory on the first bounce. • 2 3 4 5 b 7 ft <| 10 TOTAl WANT AD RATES publishing this Order once each week Michigan 49085, died April 26, 1996. 1992, and recorded on October 22, PUBLIC NOTICE Other differences were that SOCCER VISITORS For want ads, lost & found, for three (3) consecutive weeks in a Creditoris of the deceased are notified 1992, in Liber 1538, page 1222, Berrie...n. HELP WANTED foul ticks were not considered newspaper of general circulation in BAINBRIDGE that all claims against the estate will County records. No proceedings have REGISTRATION thank yous, personals, etc. strikes. Batted balls were deter- HOME FROSTY BOY Berrien County, Michigan, and TOWNSHIP be forever barred unless presented to been instituted to recoverany part of — AFal uul soccer aregistratio vgi.3i.ft aMvrnu ftVftfo r ICE CREAM FURTHER, that the Defendants the independent personal represen- the debt, which is now $14,974.02. mined to be fair or foul by where Region 613 (WatervUet, Coloma, $5.00 per ad of 25 words or less, Frank R. Wolff, Christine Kanaley REGULAR BOARD tative, Gregory J. Payovich, 333 E. The mortgage will be foreclosed by from the they first hit the ground. When a and Hagar Shores) is now taking plus 10 cents per word over 25 PARLOR... Hehman, Michael J. Hehman and Delaware, Benton Harbor, Michi- a sale of the property at public auc- fly ball was caught, baserunners place. Register early at the unknown parties who may be MEETING words. Repeat same ad for $4.00, 1255 Pipestone, Benton gan 49022, or to both the independent tion to the highest bidder, on Thurs- r : could safely return to their Watervliet and Coloma Public claimants, owners, heirs, devisees or personal representative and the Ber- day, July 25, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. local SYNOPSIS PRESSBOX By Mike Leith previous base without fear of be- libraries. Forms are available plus 10 cents each extra word Harbor. Apply in person assignees of said Defendants or who rien County Probate Court, St. time, the front entrance of the Court- over 25. after lla.m Icti may otherwise claim an interest in June 3,1996 Joseph, Michigan 49085, within 4 house, in the aty of St. Joseph, Ber- ing tagged out. and will be through August 31, the Property described above, shall 1. All board members present. months of the date of publication of rien County, Michigan, the place of LOCALS GEAR UP There is only one umpire who 1996. You can also register at the Ad must be paid in advance. have 28 days from the last day of 2. Minutes of 5/6/96 meeting approv- this notice. Notice is further given the Circuit Court. The property will FOR 1860s-STYLE usually sits to the right of the first Glad-Peach Festival, Friday and HELP WANTED publication of this Order to answer ed. that the estate will be thereafter be sold to pay the amount then due on base. Saturday only. Fees are: Wi to 11 AD DEADLINE IS 9 A.M. TUESDAY 3. Approved MTA FY dues. Excellent typist needed the Plaintiff's Complaint, which assigned and distributed to the per- the mortgage, together with interest BASEBALL GAME Fielders play bare-handed and years old, $20; 12-18 years old, Complaint may be answered by filing 4. Approved 1996-97 $6,881.50 BEAR-A-FAIR at the Tri-City Record, sons entitled to it. at 10.50% percent, legal costs, at- With the Fourth of July fast ap- cannot use their hats to stop a *25. an Answer with the Berrien County Watervliet Fire Budget request. SATURDAY & SUNDAY-The Patrick J. Kinney (P15990) torneys fees, and also any taxes and proaching, it is time for our team for MOD., Tues., & Thurs. Circuit Court at 811 Port Street, St. 5. Approved 1996-97 $7,752.68 Coloma ball. Boyds Collection, June 22 & 23, from 811 Ship Street, P.O. Box 24 insurance that the mortgagee pays [)f local citizens and business peo- Call for an appointment, Joseph, Michigan 49085-1198 and ser- Fire Board Budget request. A tally-keeper will keep an of- 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., under the canopy, St. Joseph, MI 49085 ( 616 ) 983-0103 before the sale. ving a copy of the answer on Plain- 6. Approved payment of all outstan- ple from the Watervliet area to ficial score at a table and runs a 462 Paw Paw Avenue, Watervliet. 463-6397. Ask for Karl. The property is located in Berrien tiff's attorney at the address stated ding bills. ready themselves for our upcom- Follow the signs. County, Michigan, and is described (called aces) don't count until the COLOMA above, under the caption first set NEXT REGULAR MEETING- THE NEWS AND in the mortgage as: Lot 3, Rackliffe ig challenge. runner goes to the tally-keeper's flTTIl Q RF.TWTXT forth in this Order. 7/1/96 at 7:00 P.M. THE WATERVLIET CARDS...won the weekend tournament RUMMAGE SALE ADVERTISING Park, Benton Township, Berrien It seems that a game of old- table. There he places his left ^ STATE OF MICHIGAN IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Beverly Koroch held June 15-16. Team members are: (front row, from the SATURDAY ONLY-June 22, 8 County, Michigan, according to the [ashioned baseball has been set hand on the table, raises his right 1 tj AJVIrr 1 IN THE SECOND CIRCUIT COURT if the Defendants fail to answer or Bainbridge Township Clerk DEADLINE IS left) Helena Zandarski, Amanda McQuillan, Katie Phelan, a.m to 6 p.m. Furniture, Nintendo, Plat thereof, recorded April 24,1929, ip between us locals and the Ber- OF BERRIEN COUNTY take other action within the time hand as though he were taking an The Coloma #1 Betwixt team golf clubs, and lots of clothes. 833 NOON MONDAY in Book 8 of Plats, page 65. Holly Fisher, Heather Weaver, Bridgette Blough, Amanda JAMES A. KVETON, allowed, judgment may be entered ien County Cranberry Boggers oath in court, and says, "Tally started defense of its title in the Western, off of Paw Paw Avenue, in CLAIMS NOTICE FOR THE NEXT Property address: 1661 Downing, Hankins; (back row, from the left) Faith Cowgill, Becky Mc- Plaintiff, against them, for the relief demand- aseball Club to take place on me, sir." The tally-keeper will North Lincoln Girls Softball Watervliet. Independent Probate TRI-CITY RECORD Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022. Quillan, Amanda Gelder, Amber Evans, Bridgette LeBeau, Ffle No. 96-1007'CZ-F ed in the Complaint. If Defendants STATE OF MICHIGAN The redemption period will be one iturday, July 6, at Hays Park. then ring a bell to signify an ace. League with a convincing 25-4 v. fail to appear,* Plaintiff may give and Elizabeth Rossiter. " THREE-FAMILY' 'RUMMAGE- PROBATE COURT year from the date of sale. I'm afraid that our players Base ball fever caught on in win over Benton Harbor on June Hon. John N. Fields notice of entry of the default and re- June 21 & 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Just COUNTY OF BERRIEN Dated: June 10,1996 jy have to take a history class Berrien County soon after the 15. Kim Hanks set the tone for the FRANK R. WOLFF; MARY K. quest for a default by mailing notice WHY SUFFER WITH RUSTY moved, need room. Furniture, FILE NO. 96-0340-IE-M KINNEY, BOWMAN & ENGELN, baseball just to be able to play the evening in the first inning with a WOLFF; MICHAEL J. HEHMAN; to Defendants last known address by HARD WATER? Culhgan of Civil War. Niles formed clothes, books, puzzles, household Estate of JOSEPH M. PAYOVICH, PL c CHRISTINE KANALEY HEHMAN first class mail. ie game as it was played at the Spear Base Ball Gub and the two-run blast over the center goods. Two miles west of Coloma off Deceased, Social Security Nt. fers rentals for as low as By: Mark S. Bowman (P34207) and unknown parties. SO ORDERED. 370-18-6636. 1 turn of the century and before Star Base Ball Club in 1866 By field fence in her first at bat of Red Arrow, 2611 Carter Road. $3.50 per month Limited Attorney for Mortgagee Defendants. Date: June 6,1996 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 811 Ship Street, P.O. Boi 24 it. 1871, Berrien Springs had the the season. The Coloma team Hon. John N. Fields special! Call Culligan for TOR SALE Your interest in the estate may be St. Joseph, MI 49085 According to information pro- Pioneer Base Ball Club and finished with 16 hits for the game Frankle, Almgren & Associates, 2nd Circuit Court for details at 1 800-442-2802. CEMETERY LOTS-North Shore barred or affected by the following: (616 ) 983-0103 vided to me by this organization, Sodus had the Hogue Brothers with Hanks, Wendy Hart, Tonya v c P.L.L,C. Berrien County, Michigan Memory Gardens, two side-by-side The decedent, whose last known ad- (6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17,1996) les of base ball (yes, it was two Base Ball Club. St. Joe men Morris, Jessica Sager, and Tina c° T % Blrgit A. Almgren (P4n75) (6/19, 6/26, 7/3,1996) lots, the Sermon on the Mount area. Lawrence I. Frankle (P35990) ?ords) differed slightly from as organized the St. Joseph Mutuals Kibler picking up two hits each, $700.00 each or best offer. Call or Attorneys for Plaintiffs t ?e know them today. and in 1870 young men from Ben- Wendy Hart picked up the mound ft. write to : Don Means, 301E. Court St. 1 121W. Merchant Street CLAIMS NOTICE Everyone familiar with base- ton Harbor formed the Benton victory on a two-hitter while Apt. 511, Ludington, Michigan 49431; New Buffalo, MI 49117 Independent Probate ill today thinks of Abner Harbor Wolverines. striking out eight batters in the or call collect, (616 ) 845-6103. 616/4694439 STATE OF MICHIGAN BUSINESS CARD five-inning affair. (25-2) PROBATE COURT )ubleday as the father of The Israelite House of David EX PARTE ORDER FOR COUNTY OF BERRIEN lodern baseball, but their made Berrien County's greatest TORRENT ALTERNATE SERVICE AND FILE NO. 96-0333-IE-N irch paints quite a different contribution to baseball. They Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Specials IN HARTFORD-One-bedroom EXTENDED SUMMONS Estate of GUSTAF A. FREDMAN, BULLETIN BOARD )icture. had long hair and beards and HARTFORD BOYS Variety of Soft Serve & Hand Dipped Treats carpeted, first-floor apartment. At a session of the Berrien a/k/a Gustaf Adolph Fredman, HE'LL THROW FIRST Thei IIC y clailiOiilml thaUKltt ouUUrl nationaI AO Vllil IClll efevw were very skilled au th the gameQ-i--—1 . - Tub, shower, storage, basement, County Circuit Court held Social Security No. 338-16-7686. ALL-STAR Call 463-N-E-W-S or Fax 463-U-F-A-X stime emerged to its present ^ ISSO's baseball They toured throughout the coun- Downtown Watervliet 463-4000 grassy yard, electric. Call (616) the 6th day of June, 1996, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: • — •«if —1 j__ nnnrta Asttlna oo A Ko |g , * au. i 4- 1 fVCA^ game. Acting as Abe try from the 1920s to the 1950s. TOURNEY 944-5393. One month rent plus securi- Hon. John N. Fields, Your interest in the estate may be form from 1845 when Alexander Open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Everyday ty deposit required. presiding barred or affected by the following: KARL AND ANNE BAYER Watarvt.at irtwright drew up rules for his Richard Veit of Coloma. Such famous ballplayerr w s as Sat- Hartford Recreation Council On the 14th day of March, 19%, an The decedent, whose last known ad- Publithart few York Knickerbocker Gub, chel Paige, Goober and Daffy will host its over 30th year all- ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE action was filed by Plaintiff James dress was 5080 St. Joseph Ave., Lot 8, first formal baseball club in a pitch. In addition, the pitcher Dean (Dizzy's brothers), and star tourney July 5-14. JUNE 20 & 21-Thursday & Friday, Kveton against the above-named St. Joseph, MI 49085, died May 6, )ry. Various stick-and-ball had to pitch the ball where the more played for the House of Divisions are: Boys Minor 8-10 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hartford United Defendants, by and through his at- 1996. An instrument dated May 19, com i cjL>upf}tu% I james like cricket, rounders, batter requested it. The pitcher David at one time or another. Years, Boys Major 11-12 Years, Methodist Church, 425 E. Main torneys, Frankle, Almgren & 1994, has been admitted as the will of Tri-City Record : • •••••••••••••••• Street, Hartford. 505** cii-140 own ball, and one-eyed cat were also was forced to stand with his The Berrien County Historical Boys Pony 13 years. Boys Babe Associates, P.L.L.C., which action the deceased. Sarviog Coloma. Hartford, Watarviiat among other requests for relief, Creditors of the deceased are notified Covixt, cMO 4<)04S predecessors of the game up to legs crossed with one hand on the Association formed the Cran- Ruth 13-15 Years. Tournament P^LL WORKERS NEEDED FOR a berry Boggers Base Ball Gub in dates are from July 5th to July 14. LOMA MOVIE REVIEW seeks to quiet title to certain real pro- that all claims against the estate will a it point. But Cartwright's rules ball in front of him and the other Dog Pond UPCOMING ELECTIONS perty located in the Township of be forever barred unless presented to (616) a hand behind his back. 1995 to re-create local base ball All participants will receive TWISTER-Steven Speilberg produces and Jan de Bont r 0 rtablished the basic purpose of The Benton Township Clerk's Of- Chikaming, County of Berrien and the independent personal represen- * Dog Suppi»«t CALL FAX a traditions. The club took its name trophies. H game which was to advance Position requirements were (Speed) directs this special effects-laden story of tornadoes fice is in need of "Republican and State of Michigan and is legally tative, Dennis Smith, 5020 South J unimy Ck)th#| BM and Donna 463-NEWS 138 N Mam 463-UFAXj WT a »rs around a 90-foot diamond also different as the first, second. from the cranberry bogs that Please register today by call- and the scientific group of men and women that chase them. Democrat" polDoll workprworkers for nnrnmupcom- described aoos followsfftiiftwo;. twfnom wit : Cleveland Ave.a„« , Stevensvillem-, MI 8001 J i oIlA.-: A LMdt Bannaa (616) 463^307 P O Bo* 7 (616) 4«3-a329a •* and third baseman had to stay at were commonplace around the ing 621-3518 or 621-3767. If you ing elections due to the new law. Ap- Lot 13, Twin Cedars Subdivision 49127, or to both the independent per- * * to score. That part hasn't chang- (Rated "PGIS") • • their bag and in contact with it Grand Mere area in the late 19th have already signed up, please plications may be obtained at the of- ("Property") sonal representative and the Berrien • m But many other things have. TRUTH ABOUT CATS & DOGS-(Held Over) fiic( e of the Benton Charter Township Having read Plaintiff's verified County Probate Court, St. Joseph, • a Original base ball did not allow until the batter hit the ball. The and early 20th centuries. send in your information to: Romantic comedy about mistaken identity and a radio talk a HCR, P.O. Box 332, Hartford, MI Clerk, Willie Askew, through June motion and in the interest of due pro- Michigan 49085, within 4 months of lOTrtnf AM mt a Minting, stealing, sliding, or shortstop could position himself These players have fun but show host (Jeanane Garofalo) who offers pet advice. Ben 28, 1996, until 4:30 p.m., Benton cess; the date of publication of this notice. a 49057. 1 C0L0MA SASH & D00R a ig off bases. In conjunction anywhere while the three out- take their game seriously and go Chaplin is the confused leading man. (Rated "PG13) Charter Township Hall, 1725 Ter- IT IS NOW DECREED that the Notice is further given that the estate iwi % • •» my*** fielders would play their respec- the whole 10 yards in their re- Let's play ball! ritorial Road, Benton Harbor, MI. Summons issued in this cause shall will be thereafter assigned and t SERVING SINCE 1969 mth that, swearing, spitting, SPY HARD-(Held Over) Leslie Nielsen plays Dick • tive positions. creation. Monday through Friday from 8:30 be extended for 90 days from June 12, distributed to the persons entitled to JSPECIALIZING IN ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK a scratching, chewing tobacco, Steele, agent WD40, in this spoof of spy and action films. a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Calls may be • r- v*fk i on \r».. • >n.suming alcohol, and betting There were also some strange Anyone interested in joining 1996, and it. Catering Service : directed to 925-0616, Ext. 139. FURTHER, that service may be DONALD D. DETTMAN (P26766) ; CUSTOM HARDWOOD MOULDINGS on ^ames were not allowed as twlsfi li the way you could get so- this team, not just for our game (Rated "PG13") 4 fO* Ail accAatOM a un »ry\Commumty Home 468-I.OMA Am moving, will offer Real Estate & Personal Property Studio & Location HOLD FIRST PERENNIAL PARTY BOAT FOR SALE listed below located just West of Hartford, Michigan, at HUFFMAN'S /HUFFMAN'S THIS WEEKEND GOLOMA 111 Mortgage Company This coming weekend is our second 1979 MASTER CRAFT-ski boat, 65054 Red Arrow Highway (just West of town in Hartford IT.V. 1 APPLIANCE / HOME FURNISHING KK I SKI) FOOTBALL annual "Perennial Party." A peren- runs great, with Master Craft Twp.). 25 BEECHW00D SI/ 1 EAST MAIN ST, ON QUAMTV Now Conveniently Located on Red Arrow Hwy. FUNDAMENTALS TWISTER DAILY 7:00-9:20 SAT-SUN 4:00 (PG13) traUer. Price $7,496 or best offer. HARTFORD / HARIF0R nial is a plant that keeps coming back Call 847-705-9360. Ask for Jim. EQUIPMENT: 1H 3600 "A" Backhoe/Loader, 6 cyl. diesel, between Coloma and WatervUet. CAMP year after year. Some are longer lived (25-TFN) roll cab, 18 ft. reach; Vameer 1009 power-R stump grinder; 621-3720 or/ 621 447 "fkm;" Several area football coaches than others but, basically, they die TRUTH ABOUT CATS & DOGS Buying or refinancing or just want to get a free, DAILY 7:15-9:30 SAT-SUN 4:15 (PG13) 42 ft. Kentucky furniture trailer, 13.6 high (little damage), 468-3720 / Design ( onsulfations and assistants, headed by down in the winter to return the prequaljJication - call Bill White or Glenn Keefer at DAILY 7:30-9:30 MATURE WORKERS or good storage. Watervliet coach Scott Millin, following spring. There are peren- DISLOCATED WORKERS SAT-SUN 4:30 (PG13) Satisfaction (Guaranteed 616-468-5233, or Mike Rawson in Dowagiac at 616-424-3285 will be conducting the first an- nials for sun, perennials for shade, SPY HARD 55 & OLDER R.V.: 1979 Ford Holiday Traveler w/generator, awning, RENT TO OWN' or 'CAM & CARRY' Ask about our (iif! Certificsiles for mortgage assistance. nual Watervliet Football Funda- tall ones and low ones, and they come Free Job Placement "Leisure Time," 21 ft. in man col SOUTH HAVEN Free Job Training mentals Camp this July. y °rs or just plain green. BOATS: 16 ft. Loweline aluminum boat, 20 h.p. Merc, out- We're always happy to answer any questions you may Val Free Computer Classes This skills clinic is for all young has done a terrific job planting, 637-1662 Call Senior Employment Experts board motor, with trailer; 12 ft. mini Bass-1 fiberglass boat. have. men entering grades 2-7 in the propagating, and purchasing new and TWISTER DAILY 4:15-7:00-9:40 SAT-SUN 1:30 PG13 at 1-800442-2803. We can Help! EOE. TRAILER: 2 axle 18 ft. utility trailer w/radial tires. 6560 Red Arro^ Hwy, Coloma, MI 49038 fall and will be held July 22, 23, traditional perennials. She has (24-4) CAR: 1990 Lincoln Continental "Signature Series/' Leather and 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 gardens and display areas to help you a ¥-1 /^¥T\/ DAILY 4:00-7:20-9:30 interior, V-6, 3.8 motor. Business & Service Directory CAoJ-jIL IjrU X SAT-SUN 1:10 (PG13) noon at Watervliet High School's ^'ze ideas for your o^. ARTS AND CRAFTS f//,'/,//////////. Panther Stadium ^ ^torday a few of our suppliers JULY 6-from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at SNOWMOBILE'SNOW BLOWER'MOWERS: 1991 ramner aiauuuii. hi// ^ on hand to answer questions. HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE Sister Lakes Lions Park, 95th Yamaha Exciter L/C snowmobile; Simplicity 870 self- rr mil — I Basic footbaU fundamentals ^ ^ ^ ^ ref%hments Avenue. Sponsored by Sister Lakes propelled snowblower; TORO Wheel Horse 520-H riding COMPREHENSIVE Gutter-Helmev* such as stance, start, belong, and dravings lhroughoul lhe ^ DAILY 4:40-6:50-8:40 SAT-SUN 1:50 (G) Lady Lions. For further informa- ETHEL'S DAME mower; J.D. 110 riding mower; Lambert 38" CS lawn BUSINESS SERVICES tackling, teamwork, and attitude end WeV ^ here Friday from ^ tion, call 424-5553 or 424-3524. Mwithli Auountmi I looU*«p RIVERVIEW /6i8 Red Arrow Hwy I HILLVIEW AUTO SALES • Woodcrafts July, and August. Call (616) 463-3929. "Chief Dept." car; Miscellaneous items. in the GAMBLES STORE EQUIP. & BAIT Watervliet 463-5249 • Folk art (25-6) COPIER: Cannon NP 210 Copier (legal.& letter) Main St., Watervliet c I-, -i • Live oait. fishing tackle, CI/ ' J ^ T.-i U • Ceramics & southwest pottery bikes, mowers, chain saws CALL J OB LINE • Hand-painted clothing REAL ESTATE: also for sale, taking offers day of auction. SALES. SERVICE & PARTS 983-GAIN f 53804 CR 687 621-4791 (616) 468-5544 • Country baskets Manpower now has job informa- 2 acres, Zoned Commercial, 3-bedroom home w/large liv- 1 milfs north of Hartford j • Dried floral arrangements tion available to you 24 hours a day! ing room, 2 baths, aluminum siding, Large pole barn (In- BODY SHOPS Call the Job Line for current infor- sulated Heat), w/(2) 9,xl2, overhead doors, 1 slider, Hart- • Paintings mation on job opportunities to match ford Twp., Well and Septic, Offered together or in 2 separate ACCURATE NON-COM1SSIONED SALES LOT your skills. tracts. ir MANPOWER AUTO BODY TO ADVERTISE HERIE - CALL 463-6397 More Than Temporary Our Written Warranty OWNER: Neal Williams ONE PRICE • WHOLESALE OR LESS 30 years of continuous service Guarantees (TFN) 65054 Red Arrow Hwy. Your Satisfaction Cook Energy Information Center 7867 Red Arrow. Watervliet Saturday - Sunday, June 22 - 23,10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hartford, MI ^Our selection Now. Low Low Costs; AMIHKAN "CI ITJ&VifcV 463-3135 Admission FREE. ** MLMCntK 'S Auctioneers & Real Estate POWER TO ADVERTISE IN Eau Claire, MI 49111 I-94 Bridgman, Ml Exit 16, 3-1/2 miles north on Red Arrow Highway 800/548-2555 THE TRI-CITY RECORD (616) 461-6271 FAX 461-6293 6640-1/2 Red Arrow* Coloma CaU 463-N-E-W-S "THE AUCTION WAY IS THE BEST WAY" /////,„ ; v ^ L June 19,1996 The Tri-City Record Page 13 Page 12 The Tri-City Record June 19,1996

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By Cliff Stevens . purchase at either location. area. Over time, the railroad line closing its doors in Hartford Residents of Coloma and Rasmussen said, "We wanted The cost for the round-trip was expanded and activities and fey By Joe Cheshire Watervliet can participate in a to do something to celebrate this ticket for the first train ride from varied interests boomed around With the list of plant closings in In a time when more and more hospitals are unique way to celebrate the 100th historic event and, working with Coloma to Paw Paw Lake, then the lake. In 1910, the track was will be offered to employees not Across the state, the trend Southwest Michigan already at a anniversary of the first train trip the owners of the two Coloma back to Coloma, was 40 cents. abandoned. relocating. seems to be the same, as staggering number, still another closing their doors or to Paw Paw Lake from Coloma Township restaurants, we were Dean Foods can be added to the employers and manufacturers GORDON CHARLES this Saturday, June 22. able to formlate this celebra- has been added to the list. Dean ever-growing list of employers are pulling up stakes and heading N 1 AKV Foods in Hartford, which pro- I downsizing. Community Hospital Rick Rasmussen and his sister, tion." vacating the area. Zenith Data elsewhere. The cry heard most THE STRIPPER She might if you took time to cesses vegetables of local far- Janie Staggers, co-owners of the According to Rasmussen, both Systems' closing at the end of often from businesses is the explain that these are a couple of mers, will be one of seven of the workers' compensation package took a rather radical step. AND I WON THE fishing methods and techniques recently opened The Paw Paw sites were stops for the Coloma- June will idle 550 employees; the Store, at 178 Paw Paw Street, will Paw Paw Lake Railway during company's twenty vegetable pro- closing of Fletcher Paper Com- drives the cost of doing business BATTLE that can be very effective when cessing plants that will see the in Michigan too high, combined We got bigger. Would your wife be fully used on bass, pike, walleyes and hand out free "train tickets" all the first excursion which was pany in Watervliet saw over 500 day Saturday, June 22, to any- held June 27,1896. doors close. It is the only plant jobs eliminated. Add to that the with unfavorable taxes. understanding if you told her you trout, plus some other species. jHl 3^ ecognized for our quality of care, for the processing of sweet com announced closing of Bohn With the constant increasing were going fishing with a strip- Maybe you never have tried one visiting tiieir new business in News accounts of the event in Michigan. Aluminum in South Haven, with numbers of workers available teaser or a belly-dancer? this kind of fishing because it was downtown Coloma. reported practically the whole Dean Foods Company of several hundred jobs going, and and the dwindling jobs available, Community Hospital wanted to ensure that the people of our sort of outdated when newer The "free train ticket" can be town turned out to see the in- Franklin Park, Illinois, in addi- the past closings of Clark Equip- local officials are hard-pressed to methods came along. But, done used at either the. Main Street augural trip from the Paw Paw Street crossing. tion to the Hartford facility, is ment, Whirlpool and Auto find a solution to the Job migra- area would always have the finest community hospital available right, it can be highly successful Restaurant or Barry's Landing in Coloma Township to obtain a The certificate, to be available closing or selling six other food Specialties, all in the local area. tion. and result in some fine catches. to them. So we looked to form a partnership with another area "Paw Paw Lake Certificate" Saturday, is expected to be a col- product plants of the 63 the com- Want to know more? pany currently owns. The closing 4 M commemorating the 100th an- lector's item and a way to The ' strip-teaser is a narrow, niversary of the train with any remember the past history of the of the Hartford plant that pro- hospital. A hospital that would complement our high level of . flexible piece of belly skin sliced cesses corn and green beans will Test Your Drag from another fish you have see the elimination of 55 perma- patient care. Many big fish arc lost each caught. Salt water anglers use nent year-round jobs, along with this technique a lot but somehow year because the angler did not 135 seasonal jobs lost. The closing You see, patients at our hospital recover and go home 20 the wiggling attraction has been properly set the drag or else Trottier had two runs and played pushes the number of jobs lost in lost in fresh water for the most tailed lo check it prior to making percent faster than the national average for patients with the excellent defense in centerfield Southwest Michigan in the last part. Anybody trying for sailfish (he first cast of the day. decade to well over 10,000. (assisted in two double plays). or marlin knows the action of same diagnosis. Greg Harper had two runs and To sel the drag proper!). Along with processing com and such a lure and the smashing mounl lhe reel on the rod. and ijreen beans, the plant bulk froze strikes it can bring.' In fresh one triple. Kris Sirk had two runs run the line through the guides. and repackaged its own and other The rehabilitation program has had such success treating water, scaled down to smaller and two RBIs. Watervliet had the seven runs Now tie the line to a small, customers' products into sizes, it can do the same. patients and returning them to function 16 percent better than in the third inning on two hits and accurate spring scale such as a consumer-size packages. The How you cut a belly strip from Hartford facility was the only one six walks. Matt Hartmann had a Sta'n f ish Scale/Ruler a fish is important if you are to in the state of Michigan for pro- catch fresh water trophies on this two-run single. Watervliet's Attach the scale to a stationary record is 5-3. cessing of com; and, due to the lure. Experts recommend that ALL ABOARD... Rick object. Ncm lift the rod tip and WATERVLIET HI VS. space required to accommodate STINGS AND THINGS you begin at the point where the Rasmussen with a "train pull against the scale as though ST. JOE PHILLIES the cobs, shipping the com a long 1 gill covers meet under the fish. sou were playing a fish Check ees. yellow jackets. St. Joe Phillies were beaten by ticket". (Cliff Stevens photo) distance is not feasible for pro- The skin in this V-shaped area is the pound lorce it lakes to pull cessors. Green beans, however, wasps and hornets arc not Li i I i I \ i Watervliet #1 by a score of 19-10 Community Hospital necessarily looking for trou- tough and a strip sliced out of the line with your drag A proper can be so this increases the Named Principars Award winners at Coloma Middle School there will stand up under a lot of at the June 4 game. ble. However, when scaveng- drag setting is 25'; of ihe line potential for finding other were Amy Koenigsbof (left) and Justin Noack vicious strikes. Winning pitcher was Andy Fos- ing for food, they don't take pound test rating f or 10 pound buyers, of which there are much guff from campers. Cut tiny enough, such slivers of dick. Trl-CIty Area Top hitters were Andy Fosdick, test. \our drag should pull at 2 several in the state. recently added To avoid confrontations, fish belly can be deadly on yellow This will have quite an impact keep a clean camp: store food Abe Chapin, Kris Sirk and Robert 1/2 pounds (it) a bit lighter it perch, sunfish, bluegills, crap- on lhe growers of the area, due to Prmcipal's Award and dispose of garbage. Desaadon, each with two hits. nou chu>se. but not much pies, and other panfish. If you are PONY LEAGUE FISHING the closing of the plant," said Bill Disturbing a nest area will thinking bigger, say for walleyes, Danny Riff had three runs and heavicr really rile the critters, and RESULTS five stolen bases. Matt Hartman Shank, President of the Central winners announced 1,000 highly trained largemouth and smallmouth bass WATERVUET mi VS. you won't have much fun had scored two runs. Greg Produce Sales Inc. of Dowagiac, or one of the trout species, the BRIDGMAN REPORT either. Harper played excellent defense Bluegill fishing has been whose company has contracted Mrs. Enckson, Principal of three years; on the Honor Roll or belly strip should be somewhat Watervliet ^1, sponsored by All venomous insect stings at first base and Mario Trottier excellent. They are on the with Dean Foods to provide about Coloma Middle School, is pleased Principal's List for grades 6 & 7; cause significant local pain, larger. Big pike and muskies, of Napier Shell, defeated Bridgman medical professionals had a home run and three RBIs. beds and many have repor- 5.500 acres of sweet com and to announce the recipients of this recipient of President Clinton's redness and swelling for up course, can gulp down quite a by a score of 14-4 during their Watervliet had eight runs in the 1 000 acres of green beans to the year's Principal's Award spon- Education Award; variety show to 48 hours. Multiple stings, mouthful so, for them, make it June 12 game. ted catching their limits on first inning on five hits, five Hartford facility this year. "They sored by the Michigan Elemen- participant for all three years; common when a nest or hive plenty big. Winning pitcher was Kris Sirk. all area lakes. Again, black walks and an Abe Chapin three- will no longer have a market for tary and Middle School Princi- member of the volleyball, bas- is disturbed, can be serious You need a sharp knife to slice Top hitters were Kris Sirk and gnats and waxworms will do WOODWARD'S to its already run homer. 'their processing of sweet com." pals Association. ketball and track teams; and enough to require a doctor. If through the skin and flesh, then Greg Harper with two hits the trick. stung, immediately remove St. Joe Phillies' play of the According to information pro- The winners were chosen from Science Olympiad team member slice the blade toward the tail un- apiece. Crappies have moved back as much venom as possible game was Pete hitting a grand- BAIT&TACKLE vided, Central Product has con- a list of seventh-grade can- for the last two years. til you have a strip three or four Andy Fosdick pitched three in- to deeper water since the by suction, and clean the slam home run in the fourth inn- tracted with about 60 growers didates, selected by the Middle Justin Noack, the son of Mark inches long and about a half-inch nings, had no hits, and four weather has been warmer. impressive staff. area with soap and water. A ing. OPOt Gan - 9pni Man Fti within 70 miles of Hartford to School staff, who attended Col- and Kim Noack, has been on the damp paste of meat tenderiz- wide. One that size will be ideal strikeouts; Greg Harper had two You'll have to fish about 25-30 C.A.R.E. list all three years, was Uton • 9pm Sit 4 Sun. ^row those vegetables. oma Middle School for the last er contains enzymes that for a pretty good fish. Naturally, hits, three runs, three stolen feet deep in order to find Dean Foods has operated at the three years and who consistently on the Honor Roll for grades 6 & neutralize the venom. for panfish with their smaller bases; Kris Sirk had two hits, two PAW PAW LAKE them. Most are using pinkies 5605 Paw Paw Late Rd, Coloma flartford plant since 1990 when demonstrated outstanding citi- 7, participated in the Middle Some people are allercio lo mouths, you should scale down 1 runsv twa,RBls; Peter Murphy, with minnows. laooB from the Bend they bought out Bellingham zenship, academic effort, and in- School variety show for the last (Surprisingly, there s still room (or patients.) bee and wasp "MlWrri 'Ah 1 Hhe'ih^y '• r> i v i i J 1 i t,*: GOLF CLUB Wottfef^nd Andy Fofcdick Bass have been caught but r nrzeft rbOdS Inr.', Vh6 stifttttl tn volvement in school activities. two years, was manager of the allergic reaction is character- FISHMG & HUNTING UCENSCS To fish this bait, punch a hefty had two runs each; and Bill Thursday Women's most have to be thrown back 1988, The two Middle School students basketball team, and was a ized by a rash, dizziness, hook through the toughest part of Belter was defensive player of member of our Science Olympiad nausea, facial and throat League because they are small. Live According to an announce- who best met the criteria for the the skin and position it so it will the game at second base. team for both Middle School swelling, difficulty breathing crawlers and rubber worms 468-7522 ment, an undetermined number award this year were Amy Koe- ride easily without spinning. The Play of the game for Water- June 13,1996 years. the national average, that people are coming from as far as and even collapse in anaphy- FRONT: Low Gross-Lucy have been used successfully of employees at Hartford will be nigshof and Justin Noack. idea is to make it look like a crip- vliet was the six runs in the se- Amy is the daughter of Fred Coloma's Middle School staff lactic shock. Seek medical Sanders, Ethel Currie & Mary all week. offered jobs elsewhere with the assistance immediately. pled minnow. No game fish cond inning on two hits and seven and 1-inda Koenigshof and lists salutes these outstanding young Chicago for treatment. Kugler, all with 57; Low Net- Call us at Midway Sport ompany; and severance pack- Allergic individuals should seems able to resist attacking an walks. the following accomplishments: students. Ethel Currie, 34; Low Putts- Shop for an up-to-cfate WANT ADS ages and employment counseling consult their physicians injured bait and will generally be Play of the game for Bridg- Member of the CARE Gub for all Our emergency room is staffed around the clock with Mary Kugler, 13; Chip-Ins-Mary Fishing Report daily. about special first-aid kits quick to move in for the kill. man was Casey getting on base Kugler on #5; Special Event- before embarking on outdoor One of my biggest northern three times. MIDWAY SPORT SHOP WANT AD RATES advanced life support certified doctors and nurses. And 75 adventures. Mary Kugler. pike was caught on one of these WATERVLIET #1 VS. 7415 Red Arrow, Watervliet For wmt ads, lost t found, BACK: Low Gross-Dottie strip baits, although I added a lit- N.L.CUBS percent of the patients we treat are released within two Camp, 45; Low Net-Dottie open 8-6 every day, 463-8101 thank yous, personals, etc. sponsored by tle something extra. Fishing had At the June 5 game, Watervliet Camp, 35; Low Putts-Dottie been very slow so when I switch- #1 defeated the Cubs by a score of hours of their arrival. (Compare that to any other area Camp & Minnie Sager, both with $5.00 per ad of 25 words tx less, ed to worms and caught a big 11-6. 14; Birdie-Dottie Camp on ^17; plus 10 cents per word over 25 sucker, it gave me an idea. Slic- Winning pitcher was Andy Buckshot Chi^In-Dottie Camp on ^14; wofds. Repeat same ad for $4.00, emergency room.) ing out a big strip of sucker belly Fosdick. Special Event-Dottie Camp & plus 10 cents each extra word and leaving the two front fins at- Matt Hartmann and Abe Cha- And throughout all the increases in the quality of Archery Minnie Sager. tached, I had a bait pointed on pin had two hits each. Mario PRRAS over 25. W Pro shop both ends. It was much bigger r WE'RE patient care we indoor & than any such bait I had ever fWIWlllULMiUll IABUIISHOP Ad must be paid in advance. outdoor range tried. • REG. HAJRCUTS U> AD DEADLINE IS 9 AM. TUESDAY blowing We're Putting New deliver, we're able Dart shooting system Casting out into the river, I rr: • R£C SENIOR HAIRCUTS SS watched as it came weaving and MORTONS AUTO BODY 11-9 Mon-Sat; 12-9 Sundays • SKAPINC ISTVUNC) f7 A UP AWAY PRICES! & Used Car Prices in a Storm to accomplish fluttering back on my retrieve. 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Open Monday thru Friday 8-6, Saturdav 9-3 SNAPPER, VISA, MASTER CHARQE A DISCOVER CARDCARnS« ACCEPTED Page 14 The Tri-City Record June 19,19% Search begins for Members sought for Watervliet High muzzle loaders club School Principal at Rod & Gun Club By Cliff Stevens The Watervliet Board of Edu- Bannen expects to recommend Submitted by Salty Selter (the N.M.L.R.A. holds a cation gave its approval to a a candidate for the post at the Shades of Daniel Boone and the weeklong shoot in August), like schedule prepared by Superin- Board's July 8 meeting. Buffalo Hunters of the past, the those done in pioneer times for tendent Kenneth Bannen to find a In other areas, the Board black powder firearms are back all who wanted to participate replacement for departing recognized retiring High School and there are more than ever. In with prizes awarded for different Watervliet High School Principal counselor and former teacher 1933, several men from Ohio and events including tomahawk Kevin Harness at its meeting Judy Phillipi for her 26M2 years of Indiana got together to form a throwing, knife throwing, best of Monday night, June 10. service to the School District. club, which later became the Na- costume clothing (buckskins and Harness, who has been High Also honored was Board member tional Muzzle Loading Rifle period clothing), best beard, who School Principal since July 1991, Donald Weckwerth who did not Association. This organization is can build a campfire the quickest submitted his resignation last seek re-election to the Board. SWEARING IN...Tom Mundt of Watervliet was the first now located in Friendship, In- without matches, oldest and month to the Board and will Weckwerth has served on the member of the newly formed Watervliet City Planning Com- diana, and is the largest club in youngest participants, the become Director of Administra- Board of Education since Oc- mission to be sworn into office by Watervliet City Clerk Olive the U.S., with affiliate clubs in all female who can throw a frying tive Services with Allegan Public tober 1989. Grady at the June 11 meeting of the Watervliet City Commis- 50 states. Clubs and shooters of pan or rolling pin the farthest and Schools July 1. Board President Barbara sion. Last month, Mundt was chosen as Planning Commission the ancient and reproduction most accurate, and a host of Under the timetable schedule, Schofield presented a Golden Ap- Chairman. (Cliff Stevens photo) firearms now have flourished all other events. If held overnight, a June 20 has been established as ple to both Phillipi and over the world. Most of the clubs campfire is usually going with the deadline for receiving appli- Weckwerth. hold competition shoots weekly, people sitting around telling tall cations for the Principal's post, biweekly or once a month, with tales or someone playing a which currently pays $58,919, adults and teen-age youths join- with interviews slated of can- Bridge replacement endorsed by Coloma Twp. guitar, banjo, fiddle or mouth ing in the fun. organ, singing old-time songs and didates for the post being con- Sh() t is d ne sometimes dancing. Alcohol is ducted between June 24-28. By Cliff Stevens told Coloma City officials the to voice their displeasure with KA ? !^ '? ^ The Coloma Charter Township Road Commission hadw started drainage problems on the island p0 and 100 J^th rifles, off strickly forbidden. Board meeting June 12 voted to detailed drawings for a new caused by water runoff from Cur- hand' cross^ sticks, sitting, and Meetings are held the first support seeking Critical Bridge bridge, which will save three tis Drive. Residents said drains P^one. Pistol and revolver Wednesday of every month at the COOKBOOKS ON funds for the replacement of the months in getting the project need to be installed and plugged shooting is done at 25 yards, stan- Watervliet Rod & Gun Gub on SALE BY W.F.D. 29-year-old Paw Paw Lake Road started once funding is authoriz- drains cleaned of debris. 0" hand. Targets are Hennessey Road. So, all Bridge which spans the Paw Paw ed. Supervisor Page said he would PaPer» with a variety of members of the Watervliet Rod & LADIES River just north of the Coloma Ci- in other areas, the Board ap- check with County officials to silhouette turkey, rabbits, wood- Gun Gub and others who are in- ty Limits. proved issuance of a special land determine whose responsibility £ „ , c^ows' terested in black powder shooting AUXILIARY u After many months of collec- The Board approved a resolu- use permit to the Coloma School the problem should be addressed. ^ :1, * * standard should come to the next meeting ting recipes from friends and tion supporting the Berrien Coun- District for the future develop- A suggestion by trustee Molter bulls-eye. on July 3. Let's get a group of neighbors, the Watervliet Fire ty Road Commission's updated ment of an athletic complex on to have the Township pay for a Then, usually in August or muzzle loader shooters going. Department Ladies Auxiliary application for federal and state about 17 acres of property near Townshipwide trash pickup was September, some of these clubs will start selling its personalized funds for the project, expected to Coloma High School. taken under consideration. Mol- a Frontier or Rendezvous cookbook Tuesday, June 18, and cost $600,000. The Board also approved a ter agreed to check into the Shoot of one, two, or three days during the "Pancake Breakfast" The bridge has been in a special land use permit to Ivon overall costs for the cleanup. July 6 and 7 during Watervliet's deteriorating condition since Hays to move his automotive 4th of July Celebration days. All December 1993 and, in a report repair business from the City of profits will be going to the compiled by the Road Commis- Coloma to 6965 Red Arrow Watervliet Fire Department. sion, it was reported nearly the Highway. CWAEDC Thurs. meeting to set goals, The beautiful spiral-bound entire underside of the bridge Supervisor Jack Page named cookbook will feature recipes deck had fallen into the river and Township Clerk Marilyn Schultz priorities & to write vision statement from local residents in seven dif- the deck reinforced steel is ex- and trustee Robert Molter to ferent full-color sections. The posed and severely rusted. serve on a multi-governmental By Cliff Stevens book contains many pages of Two previous applications for committee to study ways area The Coloma Watervliet Area the CWAEDC will consider. operations, establishing a VIP helpful cooking hints, along with Critical Bridge funds have been governmental units can work Economic Developmenr t Cor- One of the 18 objectives, coupon program, attracting new local Fire Department history. turned down and the newest ap- together on sharing services and poration (CWAEDC*) Board will preparing monthly newsletters retail businesses, and preparing The books will be sold by plication to the state Department reducing overall expenses. meet Thursday evening, June 20, from a member of the CWAEDC data on the availability of in- members of the organization and of Transportation includes an up- ^ three-member committee, at 7 p.m. at Watervliet City Hall Board, has already begun with dustrial park sites in the Coloma- in local business establishments. dated report on the bridge's comprised of Clerk Schultz and to determine program objectives CWAEDC Chairman Joan Bu- Watervliet area. The Ladies Auxiliary is proud to overall condition. Board members Charles Pater and priorities for 1996-97. jack completing the first newslet- In the first CWAEDC newslet- offer this fine book to the local In late 1993, eight limitations Cynthia Aviles, was formed Officials from the cities and ter. ter, Bujack called Thursday public at a cost of $8.00 per copy were imposed on the four-lane to formulate a policy on when townships of Coloma and Water- Among the possible programs night's meeting one of the moat or, if purchasing 10 or more, $6.00 bridge which resulted with load- sewer useage fees will begin for vliet and Bainbridge Township, are meeting with area planning important meetings this year. per copy. You can purchase your ed school buses and firefighting billing purposes. in addition to all interested commissions to begin a process In addition to setting the copy by calling Linda Haase equipment being prohibited from Approval was given to adver- residents, are invited to attend to prepare and area wide land-use CWAEDC priority projects, the (463-3536) or Richcreek Well using the bridge. tise for sale a 1993 police car, the meeting. brochure. CWAEDC Board will begin Drilling (463-3241) or by contac- Last month, Berrien County ^th bids expected to be opened A list of 18 possible work objec- Also under consideration is at- discussion on its Vision State- ting your favorite local business. Comrmssioner Robert Burkholz the Board's July meeting. tives has been distributed to tracting hotel/bed lc breakfast ment. A special thanks to Ivan Winkel A group of residents of Curtis some area governmental units for purchasing the first cook- Island appeared before the Board outlining the various programs book. SPECIAL SPECIAL SPECIAL SPECIAL SPECIAL

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