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LETTERS OBITUARIES GENEALOGY CALENDAR NOTICES SPORTS Page 2 Page 4 Page 6 Page 8 Page 10 Page 11 THE TRT-CITY RECORD 35(1: Vol. 107 - No. 15 RED ARROW EDITION OF THE WATERVLIET RECORD. COLOMA COURIER & HARTFORD NEWS April 10, 1991

Coloma-Watervliet task force report Will seat 2,000 Strategic development plan Floor plan okayed targets priorities for CWAEDC for Coloma H.S. gym By Sandy Deyne By Marion Leedy hallway accessible from the east The Coloma-Watervliet Area pand industrial capacity energy calls for the promotion and Basic floor plans for the Coloma side of that building to the lobby of Economic Development Corpora- utilities to potential industrial and enhancement of recreational oppor- Junior/Senior High School physical the new facility. The High School tion has finalized its Coloma commercial sites and to promote tunities of Paw Paw Lake and area education/gymnasium were ac- will also be connected directly to Watervliet Strategic Plan for and expand both rail freight and waters and the exploration of the cepted by the Board of Education of the new facility by a hallway to the Economic Development. passenger service to enhance both public/private use issue on Paw the Coloma school system Monday lobby. By both buildings entering A task force formed by the local industry and tourism. Paw Lake using watershed night. through the lobby, traffic will be CWAEDC has been participating in management guidelines. Additional Lt. Governor Glen Dings The Schematic Plan was pre- limited on the practice floors. this study since last summer. The HOUSING AND COMMUNITY priorities are to establish communi- sented to the Board and approx- The lobby, which will include a group, comprised of individuals SERVICE/DOWNTOWN, ty goals to prevent or alleviate en- imately 25 interested citizens by concession area, ticket booth, from the cities and townships of Col- MAIN STREET vironmental hazards or nuisances, James B. Tideman, school architect restrooms and storage area, is also oma and Watervliet, represented In this group, the first priority is especially those that relate to sur- from Greiner Inc. of Grand Rapids. designed to limit traffic on the play- local government, business, educa- to provide a greater variety of retail face and groundwater quality, The plan includes a basketball ing floor of the facility. The lobby tion, tourism, agriculture, food pro- shopping opportunities. Additional wetlands, air quality, noise levels, area with seating capabilities of will face the present High SchoolA cessing, community organizations, goals are to increase competitive- and solid waste management; to at- Watervliet Lion 2,000. It is adjustable to a three- Junior High School parking lot. and economic development in- ness of existing retail and service floor practice area by a portable tract and obtain a new hotel or Glen Dings elected PROGRAM ON SCHEDULE terests. businesses and to expand communi- motel in the Coloma-Watervliet curtain divider. The Board agreed After a grant was received by the ty hospital services to further meet area to enhance tourism and to District Lt. Governor upon the curtain-type divider upon No definite decision was made on City of Coloma last year to fund this the needs of area residents in an possibly serve as a meeting facili- the advice of the architects and the type of room that will be used to task force, then Coloma City Ad- economically-viable manner. ty; and to encourage bed and for Southwest Mich. from information gathered through allow the Board time for further ministrator John Hodges asked the breakfast operations in the area. visits and information received study. Adjustments and changes to CWAEDC to become involved in the QUALITY OF LIFE: The CWAEDC will be responsible By Sandy Deyne from other schools using dividers. the floor plan, accepted by the economic development study. The RECREATION AND TOURISM, for administering the plan. Chair- Glen Dings, a member of the The plan includes adequate team Board Monday night, are possible. task force was headed by Jan ENVIRONMENTAL man of the CWAEDC, David Gear- Watervliet Lions Club, was elected and physical education locker However, with the accepting of the Johnson of WW Engineering and In this category, the first priority hart of Watervliet, said regarding to the position of District ll-B-2 facilities, restrooms, weight prac- basic plan, the building program is Science, of Grand Rapids, a firm is to establish a linear parkway the plan, "This is an action plan; if Lieutenant Governor at the 15th an- tice room, wrestling room, and on schedule. The Board will review hired by the CWAEDC to oversee along the Paw Paw River from all the steps are taken, it can be ac- nual Lions International District athletic director and coach offices and act upon the design develop- the works of the group. Watervliet to Coloma. Also, the plan complished." Convention held last weekend. located to provide supervision of the ment plans at a special meeting on Five workshops were held to The ll-B-2 District consists of 48 facility. The necessary basic April 29. Basic plans call for bids to discuss the strengths and needs in Lions clubs and seven Lioness machinery to run the facility will be be let in July and for ground- the four municipalities and to con- $14f778 less than last year's clubs. As Lieutenant Governor, located in an area over the locker breaking the same month. struct goals and strategies that Dings will assist the District Gover- rooms and accessible by stairs, Bonds were sold, according to could be achieved in approximately nor in performing his duties, which The building will be connected to Superintendent Clifford Tallman, two to three years. Pay hikes included in include: visiting clubs in the district the Junior High School building by a on March 27 at an interest rate of 7.3 Some of the strategies developed and aiding those clubs with various percent. They will be delivered on call for existing agencies to carry Watervliet Twp. budget problems, acting as liaison to en- April 17. The depository will be out the tasks and others call for the courage clubs to exchange know- STRAWBERRY determined depending on services creation of new agents or agencies. By Bob Lohr ledge, overseeing regional and zone offered, Tallman said. The existing agencies include: the The Watervliet Township Board chairmen, working with the district PRINCE AND In other action Monday night, the Coloma and Watervliet Downtown wages of $1,581, each capturing an governor on special projects, and has approved its annual operating $81.00 increase over the previous PRINCESS CONTEST Board approved the recommenda- Development authorities, the budget for the 1991-92 fiscal year. assisting at conventions. tion of Tiedman for Greiner Inc. to Watervliet Business Association, year. Ordinance Administrator, a Dings, who resides in Coloma, is TO BE IN HARTFORD Along with a 5.4% pay increase The 1991 Strawberry Prince and accept the lowest of three bids for the Coloma Chamber of Commerce, position also held by Gaines, was presently a Region Chairman and is for all elected officials and hourly Princess Contest will be held again site development by Abonmarche and the CWAEDC. Also, the City granted a $160 increase, bringing also a past President of the employees, the Board passed a bot- this year. The contest, held in con- Consultants Inc. of Benton Harbor. and townships' Planning commis- the total to $3,400 per year. Watervliet Lions Club. He com- tom line budget of $347,932, down junction with the Strawberry Festi- The Board will hold a special sions, elected officials and ap- Null noted the decrease in this mented on his upcoming year as $14,778 from last year's operating val, is sponsored by the Hartford meeting on Monday, April 15, at pointed personnel of the cities and budget was due, for the most part, Lieutenant Governor, "It will be a budget. In the new budget. Super- Business Association. 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of conduc- townships, and the Sewer Board to the elimination of a highly un- very busy year for me. However, I visor William Gaines' salary rose to Pictures for the entrants, who ting regular Board business. wili be responsible for parts of the popular official-employee pension have the full support of my family, $10,100, up from last year's $9,600. must be four through six years old plan. plan that was officially rescinded at including my wife, Nancy, who en- Clerk Josephine Null's salary was and Hartford School District New agencies which will be a March 15 special meeting. couraged me to run." 5 SEEK ELECTION TO BOARD hiked to $8,200, up from $7,800, with residents, will be taken Sunday, created to carry out the strategies The Board also passed a sewer The new Lieutenant Governor Treasurer Ronald Hagenbarth re- April 21, at 2:00 p.m. at Standard Five nominating petitions were include: a Retail Plan Committee, fund budget of $580,967 along w'th a would like to express his sincere ceiving the same figure. Federal Bank. All applicants must received at the Administration Recreation Plan Committee, Tour- 5.4% pay hike for all employees in- thanks to members of the Water- Trustees Robert Morlock and volved. attend the picture session. Building on Monday, April 8, the ism Board, and a Joint Committee vliet Lions and Lioness clubs who Robert Koshar will receive annual Immediately following the pic- deadline by candidates seeking for Master Land Use planning. supported his candidacy. Those who ture session, a party will be held at election to the two four-year office Representatives from existing helped in the Hospitality Room dur- the bank. Each child is to be accom- terms on the Board of Education. agencies may, in some cases, com- ing the convention at the Holiday Cheaper insurance eyed panied by a parent or guardian. The petitions received were from prise the membership of the new Inn West in Kalamazoo are: John Applications may be picked up at incumbents Kay Erickson, 3532 organization. Bisnett, who also gave Dings' Vic's Pizza, Shear Attraction, First Besemer Road, and Norma Somers, Goals and strategies of the Col- by Watervliet Twp. Board nominating speech, and his wife. 7021 North Maple Drive. Other peti- oma Watervliet Strategic Plan for of America, Standard Federal Sue; Brad and Nancy Dlouhy; Joe Bank, and Hair Forum and should tions were from Art (Arthur) Economic Development are based By Bob Lohr and Sally Arnt; Barry and Lyn be returned to Standard Federal no Stanley, 258 Leedy Street; Rodney in the following categories: The Watervliet Township Board Trustee Robert Morlock stated the Winkel; Vince Pratt; Sandy Deyne; will consider alternative policies in evaluation is simply an effort to later than April 18. Cross, 234 Leedy Street; and Tim Merle and Joan Bujack; Dan and Pictures taken will be put on Garland, 5515 Carmody Road. COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL an effort to cut costs and cover its determine such factors as where to Marion Stack; Don and Fran posters and placed with cannisters Two candidates will be elected to BASE; AGRICULTURAL & insurance needs. locate a sewer lift station warning Young; and Nancy Dings. Members for voting at the above businesses. the two four-year terms during the FOOD PROCESSING Township Clerk Josephine Null system and if the Township has ade- of Coloma Lions and Lioness, in- For more information, call Peggy annual election to be held Monday, In this category, the first priority reported at last Monday night's quate manpower and maintenance cluding Jim and Sherry Polashak, Santoro at 621-3196 or 621-2182, June 10, 1991 at the Coloma Town- is to support, market, and promote regular business meeting she had equipment. Kraig Kinyon, and Rose and Don Sheila Darling at 621-3594, or Judy ship Hall. retention of existing industrial and discussed an alternative policy with The Board has yet to set a date for Hafer, also contributed to his cam- Sexton at 621-2356. commercial sites, including: the firm of Bumham and Flowers in a special meeting or workshop paign. Watervliet Paper Company (now Kalamazoo. Null told the Board the meeting to make the evaluations. Silver Leaf), Indian Summer (food Burnham plan is a package offer processing), Mesasha Corporation, that will cover most of the the Rogel building, and the old Township's insurance require- Four announce candidacy for Watervliet High School. ments, including liability, bonds, Other goals are to market and and auto, for an annual premium of promote development of potential $5,694. Watervliet School Board seats Null reported the Township cur- commercial and industrial sites; provement procedures; 3) Imple- maintain and expand the agricul- rently retains six policies through Four ScLo^B^ard^candidates department for next year. Squire, the Don Young Insurance Agency were announced at the regular who was hired at the beginning of ment curriculum review/develop- tural industry and related opera- ment process; 4) Expand staff tions; utilize waste gas generated at here in Watervliet. The total annual Board of Education meeting Mon- the current school year, has the premium cost for the policies cur- day evening least seniority. development; and 5) Establish Orchard Hill Landfill site; and to Junior High building improvement develop signage on major arteries rently runs the Township $10,840, The candidates for four-year Five recommended goals by the team. - including Interstate Routes 94 and Null said. terms will be on the June 10 annual WatervUet Improvement Team for Null pointed out the Burnham school election ballot. Those return- the 1991-92 school year were administrative (attorney) fees and 96, Red Arrow Highway, M-140, and employee wages and benefits were Jlbfervfef i state Route 63 to promote tourism, package deal does not, however, ing petitions by the deadline were: adopted at Monday's meeting. cover the airport or workmen's Katherine (Kay) E. Britenfeld of Those goals include: 1) Continue to paid first. Both Grand Rapids commerce, and industry in the judges felt that no money would be , Coloma-Watervliet area. compensation. Null speculated the 9215 Danneffel Road; Barbara J. focus on school unprovement; 2) WoU*rvk i i-U two policies may have to be retain- Schofield of 345 First Street; Terry Expand communications of effec- left after attorney fees are paid, Watson said. INFRASTRUCTURE ed through Don Young. The Town- SUter of 9265 Danneffel Road; and tive school research/school im- In this group, the first priority is ship pays fifty percent of an annual David Womac of 8316 Verlynda to plan for future expansion of insurance bill of $1,200 for the air- Drive. water and sewer services to serve port. Present School Board members The Board agreed to meet with the needs of existing and future Darrell Day, President, and Mary 4 seek election to Hartford Board of Ed. WATERVLIET, NEW YORK... Don Young and allow him to Lou Long, Secretary, have both an- residential, commercial, and in- The administrative office of Hart- appointed to the Board earlier this Merlin Harper and his wife, JoAmif dustrial development. counteroffer the Bumham plan. nounced they would not seek re- Null noted the Township has not ford Public Schools has announced year to fill a vacancy. have visited the City of Watervlieti Also, the plan calls to pursue im- election. the candidates for its Board of Three candidates are competing New York, and have maintained a necessarily settled on either of the The Board renewed the contracts provement plans to upgrade trans- Education election. for the two four-year terms, in- friendship with residents of that ci* portation systems included but not two but will also take offers for of the entire teaching staff, which coverage from other insurance One two-year term and two four- cluding incumbent Gary Unrath, ty. Harper is shown wearing a limited to roads determined to be includes 72 teachers, for the 1991-92 year terms wUl be on the June 10 an- former Hartford School Board T-shirt sent to him by Phil and firms as well. school year. However, the Board vital to the success of tourism- nual school election ballot. member James Keech, and Daniel Trudie Vincent, owners of a related, commercial, and industrial In other matters, the Board will lay off special education agreed to undertake a re-evaluation Running for the two-year term is Asaro. restaurant in the New York city. establishments in the area; to ex- teacher Kim Squire due to a pro- Dr. Edward Liebenthal, who was (Sandy Deyne photo) its maintenance requirements. tected decreased enrollment in that

t April i". 199/ Tin- Ini ilvKunr,/ tt/j/c Page J The I n City Record April /99/ Robert Wooley sworn in as Crop Walk steps up planning Plans for the May 19 Tri-City tion' sPonsor sheets, posters, and Coloma City Commissioner CROP Hunger Walk are well under publicity aids will be distributed at way, according to Walk Coordinator that time. LETTERS & COL UMNS By Sandy Deyne Coloma has been paired with Lyons, Ronda Kaucher. CROP walks raise Serving with Kaucher on this Robert Wooley was sworn in as a Michigan, a city smaller than Col- If you only find a few stars, you We welcome letters... new Commissioner to fill a vacant money on a pledge per mile basis to year's CROP Committee are Bren- The Big Dipper with its handle The Tri-City Record welcomes all oma and located east of Grand would qualify for an astronomer. pointing toward Arcturus can now seat at the regular Coloma City fight hunger locally and globally. da Melvin, Jean Vollrath, Connie SUPPORT GROUP FOR letters to the editor. However, ail Rapids, Taylor said. The Mayor of Last year's CROP Walk saw 130 Brown, Bud Hitchcock, and Len Nearly all of the winter stars have be seen. Commission meeting Monday even- Lyons, along with several other disappeared by now but will return CODEPENDENTS TO letters will be subject to editing, ing. walkers raise $5,500. A quarter of Schoenherr. Margaret Zoschke residents, will spend Monday, May Questions may be directed to next fall. MEET APRIL 10 especially for length, and all Wooley, a former City Commis- that total stayed in our own area Stevensville material will be used at the discre- 20, in Coloma. City Treasurer Fred Ronda Kaucher afternoons or even- Mars, Capella, and the twins If you feel responsible for so sioner, was appointed to the posi- Munchow has been named Chair- hunger pantries in Hartford and f;11 tion of the editor. Coloma. ings at 468-3806. Castor and Poll^ ~ "kible. much because people around you tion at the last meeting but was out man of that day. On Wednesday, feel responsible for so little, or if All letters must be signed and of town so he could not be sworn in Kaucher and her committee have must include a phone number or at May 22, Mayor Taylor, along with you feel you've lost control and are at that time. He will fill one of two anyone else who can attend, will set a goal of 165 walkers and $6,500 controlled, you are invited to attend least an address so that the author- seats left vacant by the resignation for this year's CROP Walk. Area ship of controversial letters can be travel to Lyons to spend the day the Support Group for Codepen- of Anita Hirsh and August Pupedis there. churches and organizations wishing S KARL'S owners of the Coloma Coast to Coast dents. verified. Name will be withhelo at last month. Due to the resignation of the to participate are encouraged to store. The next meeting will be held on the request of the writer for suffi- No attempt was made Monday Secretary at City Hall, Cindy Schin- send a representative to the KOLUMN Klouts to the drivers that race Wednesday, April 10, 7-9 p.m., at cient reason. Letters should be evening to fill the other seat but ck, who previously worked there, Recruitment Rally Thursday, April through the yellow traffic signal on the First Church of God (in the typed, if possible, or at least in Mayor Marvin Taylor commented was hired to work afternoons in the 18, 7:30 p.m., at the Coloma United M-140 at Red Arrow. basement), corner of Botham and easily-read handwriting. Names he hoped to fill it at the next office at a rate of $6.00 an hour. Methodist Church. Helpful informa- Kudos to Bob Broadwater's Auto Niles Avenue, St. Joseph. No fee or should be printed in addition to the meeting in two weeks. Since Schinck is a senior at Coloma Sales on its third anniversary of do- signature. I registration is required. In a related matter, Wooley was High School, she will work co-op un- I ing business on Red Arrow. Bob and For further information, contact also appointed to fill a vacancy on til the end of the school year after I By sidekick Doug VanBruggen are two Sandy at 983-1828 or Cherie at the Finance Committee. "He has which time she will begin full-time Karl of the area's nicest guys and great 473-2482. many, many, many years of ex- employment. GAMBLES Bayer, car salesmen. perience with the Finance Commit- Ellen Lynch, who also has worked AND THE WINNER IS...John MolU f vmiii the grand prize ten-speed bike Editor Klouts to the mental midget tee," Mayor Taylor said as he made at City Hall in the past, was hired on at Coloma's Coast to Coast ten->iar anniversary drawing last week. strewing tacks on Main Street in the appointment which was approv- a part-time basis at the same rate to Flanking John are store owners Art and Nancy Kutchinski. Other win- USED KUDOS & KLOUTS Watervliet. ed unanimously by the Commission. work mornings. She will also fill in ners in the giveaway were Cath> Wheeler, a lawn mower; Dawn Con- $9oo Kudos to the men and women of Double klouts to the people who The millage for the fiscal year when Deputy Clerk Joan Bell or solino won a flashlight; Pam Saiu Ki won a cooler; and Ron Postelli won a "Operation Desert Storm" for their know who the mental midget is. 1991 in the City of Coloma was set at Schinck is unable to work. smoke alarm. (photo by Karl Bayer) CLOTHING * f PER BAG ^ , VOO STRUCK decisive victory over Iraqi aggres- 18.84 mills. The increase of 1.34 "Top Job Cleaning Service" was ^ our iaj# rM rH Av sion in Kuwait. RIP, Dawn mills to the assessed 17.5 mills was hired by the Commission to clean PLUS, our 50% OFF! SALE WP.Aim cuawe, -/javo rHaovu Klouts to our political leadership The death of Dawn Howley in In- approved by the Coloma City voters Coloma City Hall and the police that ended the war too soon to save diana last week really hit Anne and in January for funding of the Col- department. The contract will be on // T"Hiaj'f CA^ HIT thousands of Kurds from the same me. Dawn, the daughter of Darlene oma Emergency Ambulance Ser- a month-to-month basis and the ser- deadline has been extended! treatment at the hands of Saddam and stepdaughter of Don Horton, vice. vice will charge $70 a week. Extra GAMBLES WATERVLIET STORE has almost Thanks to everyone for all your Hussein that he meted out to the was known to us as a favorite Coloma City will participate in Area churches present THANK FOLKS The Paw Paw River ^ v . cleaning services will be done for everything on SALE! - (We're not going out of support during this crisis. God bless Kuwaitis. waitress in her folks' diner. Mayor's Exchange Day this year. additional costs. BACK HOME and see everyone soon! Kudos to Watervliet Lion Glenn Don and Darlene became first Choir Fest Ecumenical business, just making way for new business.) Dear Editor: and good friends to us upon our 4k Love, Dings on his election as Lion Lt. JOURNAL Hardware, Housewares, Plumbing, Electrical, I'd like to say thank you" to my Kelly L. Robinson District Governor for all of South- moving here. We first met Dawn as By Roy M. Davis Hartford High School By Marion Leedy Joseph Catholic Church, Water- some Paint & supplies, Maytag washer & dryer family and friends back home. The ("Rockin' Robbie'') western Michigan. she helped out at the D&D Grill. We Steve Doyle's Tragedy 1935 he had come to the bank build- letters and cards and care packages Operation Desert Storm Klouts to the ''sportsmen" netting kinda watched her grow up through ing to work on his scheme for The choirs of five area churches vliet, Joyce Kolenko; and St. Paul's | parts, Lawn Mower Parts, some Mr. Coffee parts, On a spring day in 1935, Steve will join voices to present a Choir United Church of Christ, Phillip are very appreciated. The rally was fish off the dam in Hays Park this the difficult and troubling times of Doyle decided to do a little work repositioning some of the steel receives accreditation I Gifts -Toys - Belts, screws, nuts & bolts, etc. very well done and I noticed my NOTE: This letter was written Sunday. young womanhood. cabinets. Fest Ecumenical at 3:00 p.m. on Tavolacci. before his family sat down to Sun- Sunday, April 21, at St. Paul's The choirs will join voices for parents many times, especially March 25,1991. Kudos to Coloma Area Chamber As she had those same teen-age day dinner. So he left his home on He left the house that morning I FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED! Mom holding my picture with an We are pleased that Hartford of American education; still there is United Church of Christ, 1650 North special group performances as well of Commerce, the Hartford Busi- traits we all have at that age, Dawn North Maple Street that late March and still had not returned at noon. American flag. The outpour of love High School has been granted ac- a need for some thread of consisten- Bainbridge Center Road. This will as individual performances featur- ness Association, and the Water- was always a hard worker and morning and walked south to Main His daughter and son-in-law, Mr. | WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! and patriotism that was from LOOK AT THE creditation by the North Central cy and a common commitment to be the first such musical presenta- mg special and traditional music, vliet Business Association for wasn't afraid to pitch in. She also Street. Across from the park on the and Mrs. Charles Wade had arrived everyone back home to support the Association for the 1990-91 school quality to integrate this rich educa- tion by the Coloma/Watervliet area The performance is free and the STARS subscribing to another 6-month always had a ready and willing corner of Main and Maple, Steve for Sunday dinner, and someone Watervliet troops is outstanding! Dear Editor: year. The school has been a tional diversity in our nation. By church choir groups. It was arrang- public is welcome. ! 463-3421 J "Shop at Home" campaign in the smile and was friendly to every- owned the old Merriman Bank decided to walk downtown to see Hopefully, Saddam will wise up By the month of April, Arcturus is one. member of the North Central providing optional, voluntary, self- ed under the direction of Sally Record. building. It stood on the corner now what was keeping Steve from retur- policied standards, regional ac- and sign the peace treaty. But up 'til getting high in the northwestern Our .condolences and prayers to Association since 1979 and has been Williams, Choir Director of the Klouts to mental midgets that occupied by Gustafson's Pool Sup- ning. creditation achieves a large degree now, he hasn't signed it. If and sky. I got my first introduction to Don and Darlene on the loss of their accredited continuously since that First United Methodist Church of stole a child's bike and abandoned it plies. About this same time. Rex Miller time. This should be a matter of of quality control but does not when he signs the treaty, all the Arcturus many years ago when it at Watervliet's Mill Creek park last beautiful girl. unlocked the door of the building to Watervliet, with the cooperation of The back part of the defunct pride to the students and the forfeit that unique and invaluable the other directors. CARRY-OUT M'. i* American soldiers can go home and was used to light up the World's week. Prayers for Dawn, too. May you stoke up the steam boiler that ran financial institution still had the parents of the school, since ac- feature-local governance of the The choirs and directors which continue with their plans. My unit Fair in Chicago in 1933. That was in Kudos to Art and Nancy Kutchin- rest in peace and thanks for sharing the heating plant. As he walked still has no redeployment back to the summer. I wonder how many vault and tiers of safety deposit creditation gives assurance that the schools. will present the program are: Col- SERVICE >: ski on their tenth anniversary as with us your smile. back along the hall, he noticed the ; ( 1 boxes. These Steve rented to var- school meets those precondit ons Regional accreditation keeps the oma United Methodist Church, / . Germany. people reading this article can vault door was standing open and ALL THE WAV TO VOUR CAR fT*'.? ious Hartford citizens who wanted a for effective education established focus on the local school-the only Director, Wilbur Dick; First United Well, there are two things that I remember that. the lights were on inside. safe storage for deeds, titles, and by , the association. Thrbhgh This place that really counts in the Congregational Church of Christ, -llowUwp "USDA FOOD STAMPS WELCOME" have to say to my family and This leads us to the Little Dipper Rex looked in and saw that one "adopted" families-ktReady to family jewelry. The front part of the voluntary membership in the NCA, education of our young people. We Coloma, Brenda Kniebes; First Prices effective thru Soturday of this week and right on to Cassiopeia or the bank of safety deposit boxes had Party?" Hope to be back in Coloma building was now a dry-cleaning the school and the people in the salute Hartford High School and United Methodist Church, We reserve the righi to limit quantities Queen's Chair. toppled over. Protruding from on the Fourth of July, but who establishment rented from Steve by district have committed themselves this community for a job well done. Watervliet, Sally Williams; St. FRIENDLY MARKETS Jupiter, the father of planets, is under the fallen boxes were two knows...not the Army. still shining brightly most of the Rex Miller. to the pursuit of quality in educa- LANSING REPORT human feet. They belonged to Steve Have a belated "Happy Birth- night and Antares, the huge giant, Steve Doyle had a problem. He tion. 415 N. Main St. LANSING REPORT is written exclusively for the Tri-City Doyle. 210 E. Ryno Rd. 10 N. Center day" to say to my nephew. Macho. lies on its back to the south. wanted to raise the tiers of safety By setting basic standards and by Record by state Repiesentative Robert Brackenridge. Rex immediately called Deputy Sorry I couldn't be there to help you Regulus, with its bright star deposit boxes so that customers requiring a comprehensive self- •^OPEN HOUSED Representative Brackenridge will write of issues affect- could more easily reach the lower Sheriff Clarence Pomeroy who celebrate. Soica, is not hard to find. ing the state in general and the area in particular. He study once in each seven-year cy- SALEM LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL COLOMA HARTFORD WATERVLIET welcomes your comments and questions. Write in care ones. So he began with timbers and came over and quickly summoned cle, the NCA stimulates the school of this paper. jack screws to loosen and raise the Coroner Frank Thompson of Paw toward continuous improvement. 275 Marvin Street, Coloma Open Men-Sat 7-10 Open Mon-Sat 8-10 Open Mon-Sat 8-10 bank of steel boxes to reposition it. Paw. Dr. F.N. Williams reached This is accountability in action, for 7 P.M., Thursday, April 18 The youngest son of Patrick and under the wreckage and, feeling no Closed Sundays Open Sundays 8 h a school evaluation involves 3-4-5 year-old programs. Open Sundays 8-8 Mary Doyle, Steve had helped his pulse, determined that Steve Doyle students, faculty, and parents. The mother sell the family farm out by was dead and had been so for more external evaluation team is com- For more information call 468-6569,429-7972 15 were killed in Michigan auto ac- Stoughten's Corners and had moved than an hour. NEW SEAT BELT LAW cidents. Because of seat restraints, posed of teachers, administrators, P EXTENDS MANDATORY her into Hartford where she lived Steve had constructed his own university personnel, and state COUPON only a small percentage of those until her death in 1910. death trap while working in the The Back Fence USAGE fatalities were children less than 4 department of education represen- Many people may not be award of In 1899 he entered into partner- vault. He had put up a maze of tatives. The year the school spends 11 mmn By Anne Bayei years old. A child is the only known substance from which a responsible adult OF IKE the new law that took effect April 1 ship with OLiver High under the timbers and blocking, but had rais- on evaluation enables every teacher Harding's Fresh Ground University of Michigan studies name of High and Doyle. They ed the sections only slightly when "• - can be made. WEEX1 which requires seat belts to be worn show that children under the age of tc participate in the development of Spartan This will be interesting since I bought the old elevator building the top one became overbalanced Paw Lak(* Mens Bowling Associa- by everyone aged 4 to 15, regardless 4 are belted 78 percent of the time. a comprehensive plan for school im- t Marsaiine have to type this column on a owned and operated by Mr. H.M. and fell, crushing him to the floor. not. Quarters tion. Of course, the members if they are sitting in the front or However, young people aged 4-15 provement. 1*8 regular typewriter as we now have thought they were going to Joan and back seat of a car. Olney for years and moved it to its He had fallen on his right side Decentralization is the hallmark ALL BEEF two people using the machines all buckle up less than 40 percent of the location on North Center Street, with about five hundred pounds of FREE CAR WASH Merle Bujack's for a steak dinner so However, motorists cannot be time. Hopefully, the new law sub- the time. I can't even type it on the when we all arrived at Glenna's ticketed for failure to use a seat belt where it later became the Markellie steel cabinet on top of him. His body With Any Gas Purchase unn'Lfi FREE Compugraphic and I am really slow stantially wili increase belt usage Coal & Feed Company. was not badly crushed, but it was W5» Corner Cafe I told them to be ready unless they are stopped for a by older children. on a regular machine...but here High and Doyle engaged in the believed he lived only a short time HARTFORD PUBLIC Full Service & Self Service HAMBURGER for a spaghetti supper. We all had a separate violation. Violation of the act will be a civil goes! good laugh and a good time. The new statute is expected to buying of all kinds of grain, hay, after the crash. Deputy Clarence SCHOOLS CALENDAR The good and welcomed news is infraction and $25 fine. No points beans, and in the handling of coal. Pomeroy, Coroner Thompson, Dan's Southtown Dan's Citgo Another good time was the night raise the current 50-percent will be given. Monday, April 15: LUNCH (Ele- COUPON from the proud, new parents in this we assembled Easter baskets for average statewide seat belt usage In 1913 they sold the elevator and Clare Leach, and Grant McKinzie mentary )-Beefy Goulash; (Secon- Standard Main & Washington The new law is Michigan's third Save week's issue of the Tri-City Record. those area kids who might not get to to 60 percent. Nationally, only 46 business to Ray High and Charles worked for than ten minutes to raise dary )-Baked Chicken or Toasted Coloma First, we have Brett William statute regulating safety belt usage. M. Thompson. the heavy cabinet and clear the Nlles & Napier, St. Joseph < see that wiley bunny. Did we have a percent of motorists use safety Also on the books is an act requiring Cheese. BAND HALL-Hartford Ballard. He is the nephew of our ball! We were in Sally Arnt's new belts. In 1900 Mr. Doyle was married to vault of tangled timbers. Band Boosters Meeting at 6:30 p.m. I.IMITED TIME OFFER Any Size Pkg. 51 Country >r«h daughter, Amy, and husband, Billy, people in the front seat to wear seat Lola High (daughter of his partner) The next Wednesday morning, all Cottage kitchen and had enough room to do Last year, 99 children under age belts. Tuesday, April 16: LUNCH (Ele- and cousin to, you guessed it, the entire project. It was fun to do and they subsequently had two chil- of Hartford's business places were mentary )--Taco Bowl; (Secondary) Cheese •••••••••• Rc3., lite, Small en William. Finally, William now has a that for the kids. dren. The son, Argo, died in 1920 at closed for an hour during Steve -Taco Salad Bar or Chili. Urye Curd boy cousin. Now don't get me the age of fourteen, and the Doyle's funeral. The son of North rr We had Carole Peruski for the en- mr SfiV j n^vJ CAFETERIA--6th Grade Band Con- SLSTn-*? wrong, there is nothing wrong with tire Easter break and it was great, daughter, Cecil, grew up to marry Hartford pioneers, he had served as cert at 7:00 p.m. MIDDLE $j28 V4 oi all girls but fair is fair. but we did have to bribe the girls U/OAiDF^ UJHPT TOCRY Charles Wade, who later became township supervisor, justice of the SCHOOL-Boys and Girls Track SWEET GREEN Also, welcome to Ron and Pegi Van Buren County Clerk. peace, member of the village coun- IN PAIN ? * with supper out in order to actually Meet w/Bangor, There, 4:30 p.m. Farac's new baby girl, Jessica get some time to talk with Carole. X5 Oo<5 cil, village assessor, member of the HIGH SCHOOI.-Baseball and Soft- Margaret. If she has her mom's When George Merriman built his board of education, and secretary of SEEDLESS GRAPES Her mom and dad called on Friday ball Games w/Berrien Springs, COUPON looks and her dad's brains, she will and we said we would adopt her but bank, Steve became a trustee of the VAn Buren County Fair. Home, 4:15 p.m. (Doubleheader). MIDWAY CHIROPRACTIC do well. Congratulations to all the would bring her home before the 7UDGI/1/G Worn rHB that institution and helped to li- Thus passed from this life one of Wednesday, April 17: LUNCH new parents and the new grand- wedding because we would only do quidate its assets when Merriman the most dedicated, civic-minded (Elementary)"Cheese Pizza; parents. ladders after Amy's wedding. Lad- W YOUR mvZMSj went into bankruptcy in 1921. men Hartford had ever seen. (Secondary )-Cheese Pizza or Mini CLINIC For Karl's birthday this past 0 Michigan ders are all my nerves can take. Reorganized the next year and Corn Dogs. HIGH SCHOOL-Varsity week. Amy gave him a hat again to 03AY jr3 iiwy, TRI-CITY RECORD Dr. W. K. Wooten 98* Russet Our house is very busy with opened as the First State BAnk, the Boys Track Invitational at wear fishing and on the hat it reads, Potatoes Justin and Gillian around for an en- building at the corner of Main and 138 N. Main Street, Box 7 Watervliet, 4:30 p.m. CAFETERIA- "Manaed with Children." Karl said • • • • * • • • tire week and Amy and William in Maple Streets was still home to Watervliet, MI 49098 -Senior Citizens Luncheon at 1:00 nil iiiiii / mi IJM H • • S2=T" it should read, "Married with and out and Billy. Steve Doyle who was appointed $'118 Grandchild." Ain't it the truth. Coll 463-N-E-W-S p.m. wn I C For the guys' birthdays, we put head cashier. He also supervised Thursday, April 18: LUNCH (Ele- So many babies and they are all PENNZOIL MOTOR OIL up a basketball hoop, which I vowed the installation of the set of lock mentary )-Salad Bar; (Secondary) so beautiful. It is so much fun to Karl & Anne Bayer, Publishers 10W30 or 10W40 we would never have in our yard boxes which customers were to rent -Salad Bar or Spaghetti w/Meat watch them grow and help in some again, but there it is and there again from him later when he owned the Karl Bayer, Editor • BACK PAIK • NUMBNESS IN way. The nicest thing we all have to S Anne Bayer, Bus. Mgr. Balls; (Woodside)-Oven Roasted • HEADACHES. • HANDS & FEET COUPON is the thumping of the ball against building. • PAIN BETWEEN keep in mind is that these babies Bonnie Bannen, Copy Editor Chicken Drumstick. CENTRAL NECK PAIN. the ground...and the garage. My on- Steve resigned his position as OFFICE--Board of Education • TIGHT MUSCLES THE SHOULDERS (t < tu don't come with guarantees that cashier in 1927. Later the bank fell • SHOULDER PAIN • LOWER BACK PAIN ly wish now is that they all get good Berrien & Van Buren counties...|15.00/yr. Meeting at 7:30 p.m. they will be perfect...but they are • PAIN DOWN • HIP PAIN 51 enough to actually hit the hoop and on hard times and closed its doors Elsewhere in Mlcliigan...|18.00/yr. Friday, April 19: LUNCH (Ele- ARMS & LEGS and we must thank God for his not the neighbor's house and cars. forever in 1931. A couple of years Outside of Michigan...$20.00/yr. Save 6r per quart quart Spcdal Eckiich mentary )-Deli on Bun; (Secon- ftctaU All Meat blessings. Combination local & out of state...$18.00/yr. 98 Since Billy likes it so well, I guess I later the empty building came up Sliced Bologna Played a nice April Fool's joke on Outside the United States,..|25.00/yr. dary )-Hot Ham & Cheese or Deli yioy 01 Thkh will have it taken down and put for sale, so Steve bought it and Stacker. HIGH SCHOOL-Varsity Rca. UK Glenna Wolshlager last week. The back up for his birthday as well. rented out the front part to Rex 463-4100 Lioness members planned their The Tri-City Record is the Girls Track Invitational at 1 That takes care of all the men at the Miller who used it for a dry cleaning Watervliet, 4:30 p.m. Baseball & • — meeting at her restaurant and book- Bayers, all except William...but he establishment. Red Arrow Edition of the 7652 Red Arrow, Watervliet i ? ed it under the name of the Paw WATERVLIET RECORD Softball Games w/LMC, There, 4:30 is watching and learning all the In the back, Steve still had the p.m. (Single). time! lock boxes for safety-conscious USPS869-340, 2nd class postage paid at Watervliet, Michigan 49098 townspeople, and that Sunday in !\'c -4 The Tri C ity Record April id. 199/ JOHN MILETICH SR. World War II mother. Survivors include: his wife, Inge; April 10. 1^)91 The Tri City Record Pajje 5 John T. Miletich Sr., 77, of Col- Survivors include: a daughter, three children — Sally, Jack and LOCAL OBITUARIES Jill; three stepchildren — John, COLOMA oma, died Thursday, March 28, Mrs. Ralph (Helen) Griffith of CATS comes to HAROLD CARTTER 1991, at Community Hospital, Centerville, Indiana; a son, Sandy and Thomas; one sister, DAWN HOWLEY Watervliet, following a long illness. Richard L. Krieger of Coloma; Joan Hacker of Florida; and four Harold W. Cartter, 63, of St. Dawn Marie Howley, 22, of Han- CHAMBER Joseph, died Wednesday, April 3, Mass of Christian burial was seven grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren. Coloma Elementary na, Indiana, formerly of Watervliet, celebrated Tuesday, April 2, at St. grandchildren; and one great- 1991. died Thursday, April 4, 1991, at St. CHATTER By Mr. Dan Stack, Principal The funeral was held Saturday, Ann's Catholic Church, Lansing, Il- great-grandchild. She was preceded SERVICE NEWS tool for many students with its Joseph Medical Center, South Bend, News & Vfews of the Coloma Area Chamber of Commerce The CATS which has come to Col- April 6, at 10 a.m. at the Dey-Florin linois. Local arrangements were in death by her brothers — Charles, many important benefits. It allows Indiana, of injuries received in a made by the Davidson Chapel of Edward, Albert, Lawrence, Henry By Karen JohnJonnsos n A , oma is not the stage play with that students to produce perfect work Chapel, Florin Funeral Semce, St. NAVY SEAMAN MORRISON like to keep the rest areas as they name but a computer program car accident. Florin Funeral Service, Coloma. and William Veit; one sister, Wednesday, April 3, was a good since editing can be done with a few Joseph. Burial was in Riverview COMPLETES RECRUIT are and give the travelers a chance designed to integrate computer use The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Burial was in Calumet Park Evelyn; her husband, Ralph B. day for the Coloma Chamber. The easily-learned keystrokes and the Cemetery. Memorials may be made Monday at Hutchins Funeral Home, TRAINING COMMAND to get off the highway and visit ^0 students' daily school work. to Fairplain Presbyterian Church, Cemetery, Merrillville, Indiana. Stanley, in 1937; a son, Ralph M., in Navy Seaman Recruit Michael D. nice weather, among other things, work is very neat when it comes off Watervliet. Cremation followed the beauUful downtown Coloma. xhe 0f ^e program is to find of which he was a member, or the Memorials may be made to St. 1984; and a daughter, Evelyn, in Morrison, son of Michael D. and brought out members Dennis Pal- the printer. Students who struggle service. Memorials may be made to Joseph Catholic Church, Water- 1990. gen, George & Barb Wolfram, ™ ^discussion on the pro- wayS to use the computer in the ex- with poor hand writing benefit from charity of the donor's choice. the donor's favorite charity. Nancy Morrison of 806 S. Prospect, posed Welsh Oil plans, we took a isting school curriculum rather Mr. Cartter was born March 28, vliet. Watervliet, has completed recruu Karen Johnson, Erica Hensel, Paul increased self-esteem since their Miss Howley was born March 9, WALTER USLAN Friday, Lisa Strong, Herb Fair- vote. We had one vote agamst, one than to add computer study as work appears as neat as anyone 1928, in Plainwell and had resided in Mr. Miletich was born August 21, training at Recruit Training Com- abstained, and the rest were for the another subject. 1969, in Watervliet, Michigan. 1913, in Chicago. Ht vvas part-owner Walter N. Uslan, 58, of Coloma, banks, Dr. Mike Mayle, Ted Cary, else's. This results in increased stu- this area for 38 years. He retired mand, Orlando, Florida. plans So it looks like the majority e CATS model was developed Survivors include: her mother of Schick's Resort Motel in Coloma Michigan, died Thursday, April 4, Carl Oehling, Paula Gordon, Tony Th dent enthusiasm for writing. from Whirpool Corp. and was and stepfather, Darlene and Don During Morrison's eight-week e rS present c n and was a retired captain of the 1991, at Veterans Hospital, Ann Ar- Marco, and Cathy Megna. We also S ^ 1 ? ' several years ago by the Lake Shore The first sessions have already employed as a part-time delivery MINNIE STANLEY training cycle, he studied general 3 5 uld 1)6 f Horton of Watervliet; three Cook County Sheriff's Department. bor, Michigan. had a visitor, Don Frazier, drop by tho k P' " ]™ or Schools in St. Clair Shores, taken place. Look for your students man for Crystal Springs Florist, brothers — John Howley and Minnie Stanley, 94, of 4364 Red military subjects designed to He was a member of the Fraternal A memorial service was held to check us out. ^ Of Michigan. It has been disseminated to bring home work of which they Benton Harbor. Arrow Highway, Benton Harbor, prepare him for further academic 0t sn 1 a y Douglas Daniel, both of Watervliet, Order of Police in Illinois and the Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the David- President Dennis Palgen inform- T ? . ^ r " to other Michigan school districts are proud. Survivors include: his wife, the and Darrell Howley of Hartford; Michigan, died Friday, April 5, and on-the-job training in one of the c a was ust done for Croation Federation Union. son Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, ed us of a tentative meeting with th f l ^ !' . l and has tosen financed by state and former Margaret Emhoff; one son, 1991, at Lee Memorial Hospital, Navy's 85 basic fields. feder three sisters — Mrs. Tom (Denise) Survivors include: his wife, Mary Coloma. The body has been cre- Fred Upton for April 22 at 10:00 nffwl ^ k 1 . . . al grants. Coloma's applica- Steven of St. Joseph; one daughter, Dowagiac. Mrs. Stanley had been in His studies included seamanship, 0 r tion Henry of Pacific Grove, California, Ann; a son, John Jr. of Coloma; mated. Memorials may be made to a.m. at the Watervliet High School np?t inloH ^ d -K-r? • 1 j ^ participating was approved Kathy Golladay of Watervliet; and nursing homes for the past year. close order drill, Naval history, and eS ln u or TRI-COUNTY Dara Lynn Daniel of Arcadia, three daughters — Mrs. Robert the American Cancer Society or library. This meeting will be on the rathxr MoL f u- i ^ ^ the 1990-91 school year. Second- two grandchildren. Graveside services were held first aid. Personnel who complete 1 STUDENTS LEARNING CATS PROGRAM...Mrs. Sternaman, Coloma California, and Debra Zaghamouri (Marilyn) Glover of Wheaton, Il- American Diabetes Association. topic of putting service stations and MarZ. h"!' Kutchinsk , Tony an(j third-grade classrooms were MINISTRIES Monday at 2 p.m. at Coloma Ceme- this course of instruction are eligi- Elementary teacher, is shown instructing a student on a computer using of Fresno, California; and her linois, Mrs. Kenneth (Geraldine) Mr. Uslan was born June 13,1933'. restaurants at the rest areas in t hoar' h th Wo^ram and now targeted for implementation this a CATS program. HENRY C. GNEWUCH stepgrandfather, Jim Whiteside of tery. Davidson Chapel, Coloma, of ble for three hours of college credit eaLr LUNCHEON TO Green of Lansing, Illinois, and Mrs. in Brooklyn, New York. He was Michigan. There has been talk of p„rn1t,,rJ ^ y ' Teachers were invited to Henry C. Gnewuch, 84, of 37 Florin Funeral Service, was in in physical education and hygiene. Louisiana. She was preceded in Terry (Arlene) Kehoe of Chicago; formerly employed as a meat out- doing this for a long time and now it nirmina Edwards, is in the listen to an overview of the program FEATURE SPEAKER Riverside Drive, Canton, New death by her father, Thomas charge of the arrangements. and four grandchildren. ter. He was an Army veteran of the seems serious, so anyone interested . # . ,. before deciding whether or not to Faye Blum of Lawrence will be Memorials may be made to the Ber- er We Want Your,News York, formerly of Coloma, died Howley, and by a brother, Greg Korean War and was a member of Tbe Tri City Record for or against might want to attend. mnnf ^ f ^terested in their class participate. All of guest speaker at Tri-County Tuesday morning, March 26, 1991, rien County Cancer Service; a Send it to the Horton in 1978. the St. Joe Kickers Club for 20 1 W /V, Ato Sr. Watervliet There was strong opposition from k . !J- P^ase let us the Coloma Elementary teachers at Ministries carry-in luncheon at RALPH POOLE Twelve Corners Community 0Ur TRI CITY RECORD at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, THEODORE KOZLIK years. 4636397 the present Chamber members, our A^rn r? u those grade levels indicated en- 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Ralph E. Poole, 72, of 601 Port Church, Benton Harbor, of which : Potsdam. Theodore P. Kozlik, 74, of Water- feelings being that if there are ser- RoniL c / 30 a.m. at the North thusiastic interest in the program. Sister Lakes Lions Club. Her topic Box 7, 13H N. Main St. Mr. Gnewuch's funeral was held Street, St. Joseph, Michigan, died she was a member; or the donor's In vliet Township, died at home Mon- vice stations and restaurants in the hv nJvr Those teachers are Mrs. Prosper, will be "Trust and Obey." WatervUet, MI 4909t< at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 29, at Tuesday, April 2, 1991, at Mercy Mrs Smith day, April 1,1991. favorite charity. various rest areas that travelers S fh - ' Miss Figel, Mrs. Ster- Mrs. Blum, mother of three fax (616) 463 *329 the O'Leary Funeral Home with Memorial Medical Center, St. Mrs. Stanley was born August 9, Johnson, 468-3083. All naman, Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Tarantino, children, grew up in the country Graveside services were held Fri- Joseph. aren't as apt to get off the highway Rev. Sudarshana Devadhar, Pastor 1896, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enco3rag- and Mrs. delaForet. near Paw Paw. She is a piano day, April 5, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mass of Christian burial was cele- and come into town. We feel that of the Canton United Methodist to Lorenz & Wilhelmina Veit and ed to attend our Chamber meetings. The program has two com- teacher and is often called upon to Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Water- brated Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Ber- ANNOUNCING with all Coloma has to offer we'd Church, officiating. Burial will be in vliet. Arrangements were by the moved to Chicago as a small child. Will-O-Paw Animal Hospital in Columa is now open. ponents: teacher inservice and provide music at weddings and Fairview Cemetery later in the spr- nard's Catholic Church, Benton Davidson Chapel, Florin Funeral After the death of her father in 1908, Drs. Alan and Christy Stoekdale have returned to Southwest Michigan classroom implementation. During funerals. ing. Memorials may be made to the Harbor, of which he was a member. the family moved to the Benton the inservice phase the teachers Special music will be provided by Service, Coloma. There was no Burial was in North Shore Memory to offer high quality small animal care. For any pet health question w,E AR E PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE Canton Volunteer Rescue Squad or Harbor area. meet with a CATS trainer and learn soloist Linda Benham of Hartford, visitation at the funeral home. Gardens. Kerley & Starks Funeral call 468-PAWS or stopljby. jiili . LOCAL POLICE REPORTS Canton United Methodist Church. In 1916, she married the late Arthur the various aspects of a piece of and Fran Kronewitter of Hartford Memorials may be made to the Home, St. Joseph, was in charge of Survivers include: his wife, charity of the donor's choice. Krieger. In 1921, she married Ralph HARTFORD CITY WATERVLIET CITY software. With the trainer, they will give a demonstration of silk Marie; one son. Jack C. of Pots- the arrangements. Memorials may Mr. Kozlik was born February 12, Stanley. Following is the Hartford Police On April 2, police arrested Bren- develop a project for their class- flower arrangements. dam; four grandchildren; two be made to Hospice At Home. 1917, in Chicago and had resided in Mrs. Stanley traveled with her Department news as reported for da Joyce Swans on a charge of room. The trainer then helps the Luncheon reservations may be great-grandchildren; a half Mr. Poole was born January 13, RANDALL A. BETTICH this area since 1935. He was a sister, Evelyn, as members of a the weeks of 3/25/-3/31 & 4/1-4/7/91: retail fraud second degree. teacher implement the project with made by calling Mrs. Frederick brother, Joseph O'Riley, Water- 1919, in Springfield, Illinois. He was WILO hits juinefl our firm an retired self-employed carpenter. He musical road show and toured On 3/25/91, Darlene Thomas, age On April 3, police arrested Toney the children. Green of Sister Lakes, Jean Knapp vliet; three sisters — Mrs. Ruth a dental technician and former TT ANIMAL HOSPITAL an inveHlment broker. was a member of St. Joseph Catho- many states and Canada. She was 28, of Hartford, was arrested on two Jackson on two outstanding war- The software being introduced is of Dowagiac, or Betty Stuart of Shimer of Ohio, Mrs. Stella Tacy of owner of Superior Dental Lab, St. lic Church, Watervliet. employed at several local warrants charging failure to appear rants from St. Joseph County. a word processor titled Magic Slate. Hartford. Coloma, and Mrs. Phyllis Pruitt of Joseph; a member of the Dental Survivors include: a son, Dave of restaurants and the old Whitcomb in court. On April 6, police arrested Harold This word processor comes in three Tri-County luncheon is non- California; and several nieces and Technicians Association; and an AGEdwards Hotel as a waitress and cook. She Quality Pet Care Also on 3/25, Tiffany D. Rice, age Bryant Jr. on two outstanding war- versions so that the students can denominational and open to all area INVESTMENTS SINCE 1887 Niles; three brothers — John and Army veteran of World War II. nephews. Two sisters, Edna and also cooked at Stanley School for 12 17, of Hartford, was arrested on an rants from the Berrien County grow with the program. Students women. Free baby-sitting is provid- Edward, both of Benton Harbor, Survivors include: one daughter, Dr. Alan Stoekdale, DVM Dr. Christy Stoekdale, DVM 416 STATE ST. Margaret, died previously. years, where she was known as escape warrant held by the Van Sheriff's Department. learn additional commands as they ed at Sister Lakes Community and Roman of Chicago; three step- Mrs. John (Colette) Wismer of St. ST. JOSEPH >11. Mr. Gnewuch was born March 6, "Aunt Minnie" to the children. Buren County Sheriff's Depart- Police issued 13 traffic tickets for progress, but the basic commands Church. A sack lunch should be pro- 1907, in Stevensville, Michigan, a grandchildren; and one stepgreat- Joseph; one son. Randy of Novatno, 983-7300 grandchild. She was a member of the Twelve 4809 Paw Paw Uke R4 ment. various offenses last week. and format are consistent. Word vided for each child. son of Charles and Matilda Bauman California; four grandchildren; two Corners Community Church, the Also on 3/25/91, James 0. processing has been an important Serving investors in more than 425 offices nationwide. brothers — Bill of Florida and War- Coloma 468-PAWS Gnewuch. He attended schools in Twelve Corners Literary & Aid Williams, age 40, of Lawrence, was ren of St. Joseph; and one sister, Coloma. ERVIN KRAKLAU Society, the Ladies Circle of Twelve Appointments Preferred (468-7297) arrested on a felony warrant held Member SI PC Ervin "Bud" Kraklau, 67, of 9331 Mrs. Erick (Doris) Petznick of Paw MEN'S GROUP IWI A G Edward-. & Sonv Int. IBI(lh6Vllh He married Marie Besemer of Corners Community Church, and a by Lawrence Police Department. Bangor, Michigan, on March 14, E. Carmody Road, Watervliet, died Paw Lake, Coloma. His wife, Mar- CLIP AND SAVE CLIP AND SAVE CLIP AND SAVE CLIP AND SAVE CLIP AND SAVE CLIP AND SAVE On 3/27/91, Donald C. Beam, age TO FORM 1936, in Coloma. Friday, March 29, 1991, at Schum- garet, preceded him in death in What does it mean to be a man in 1983. 'drj » ..» , ... / > • . .0J 33, of Hartford, was arrested for The couple resided in Coloma pert Hospital, Shreveport, Loui- DWLS. today's society? What are the issues siana. most of their lives. Mr. Gnewuch On 3/31/91, John R. Herrero, age facing men as sons, husbands, The body was cremated. Memo- was employed at the Watervliet 28, of Hartford, was arrested on a fathers, workers, and members of rial services were held at Solan's FAIRBANKS SIMS Paper Company for 34 years, retir- COMMUNITY HOSPITAL warrant for failing to pay fines and their churches, organizations, and ing in 1971. Thev moved to Canton in Camp, Zwolle, La. A local memo- Fairbanks Sims, 76, of Coloma costs. communities? Who are our models 1988. rial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Township, died Monday, April 8, Medical Park, Watervliet, Ml 49098, 463-3111 Also on 3/31/91, Jeffery Milliken, and mentors as we struggle with Friday at Hutchins Funeral Home, 1991, at Community Hospital, age 28, of Hartford, was arrested on what it means to be a "real" man? You'd better Watervliet. Memorials may be Watervliet, after suffering an ap- a warrant for failing to pay fines Pastors Paige Birdwell of the Col- made to the American Lung parent heart attack Sunday. and costs. oma Congregational UCC and Len Association. The funeral will be held Thursday n r On 4/1/91, James E. Wilson, age Schoenherr of the Watervliet United Mr. Kraklau was born in Water- at 2 p.m. at the Davidson Chapel, > MEDICAL STAFF DIRECTORY < PHYSICIANS 18, of Hartford, was arrested for Methodist Church invite interested vliet, Michigan. He was employed Florin Funeral Service, Coloma, to ADDRESSES TELEPHONE > breaking and entering. area men to join them for discus- as a truck driver for Signal where friends may call from 7 to 9 Q shop around. z sion of these and related issues. The Z Hartford officers issued two cita- & Delivery, St. Joseph. He was an Ar- p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in < a first two gatherings will be April 17 Amelia Fajardo, M.D. c/} tions for this period. You shop for a house. my veteran and a member of the North Shore Memory Gardens with 6576 Red Arrow Highway 468-3135 and 24, Wednesdays, at the Coloma & > Test drive cars. Check out colleges. American Legion and the Van military rites by Disabled • J Coloma, Ml 49038 COLOMA TOWNSHIP Congregational Church, from Buren Sportsmen Association. American Veterans Chapter 17 of u w On April 2, police arrested Rose 8:00-9:30 p.m. The church is located Look for the best boat buy. u Samuel Roda, M.D. Coloma Medical Clinic n Marie Groth on two warrants Survivors include: his wife, the Benton Harbor, Coloma American 468-3137 r at 182 Church Street, Coloma. Part Even weigh the pros and cons of former Jeanette Dell; four sons- Legion Post 362, and Veterans of 6572 Red Arrow Highway c h a r g - of our time will be spent viewing purchasing an easy chair. David, Steven and Mark, all of Foreign Wars Post 1137 of Benton Coloma. Ml 49038 ing obscene telephone calls. parts of the video of Robert Ely's Q > U All to get good value for your dollar. Hutchins Funeral Home Watervliet, and Ervin Jr. of Three Harbor, all of which he was a On April 4, police arrested Edgar A Gathering of Men" and thinking z Dondre Mimms on a charge of 209 S Main, Watervliet "uu Oaks; his mother, Olga Kraklau; member. Memorials may be made < Chul Chang, M.D. Medical Office Building 463-6900 about the models and cultural im- How about your home equity loan? two sisters — Ruth Muth of Water- to the charity of the donor's choice. to larceny by conversion over $100. 463-3811 CU Suite 300, Medical Park Dr > ages of maleness that shape our You'd better shop around. vliet and Dorothy Fernham of Hart- Mr. Sims was born November 24, Watervliet, Ml 49098 < On April 5, police arrested Lisa lives. ford; three brothers — Walter of 3 Ann Hampton on a bench warrant If you just go where you have your COURTEOUS SERVICE IN 1914, in Shaw, Mississippi. He For more information, you may Benton Harbor and William and : n charging failure to appear in court. mortgage, or only compare closing A DIGNIFIED MANNER retired in 1982 from Auto Specialties Ai rm^o Llanto, M.D. 3973 M 140 463-5711 r call Birdwell at 468-4040 or Carl of Watervliet; and two grand- Manufacturing Co., St. Joseph, Watervliot, Ml 49098 Also on April 5, police arrested Schoenherr at 463-3433. fees, there's a good chance you won't ROLAND T HUTCHINS. Dir. children. A Randy Scott Gantzer on a charge of where he was a maintenance > get the best overall deal. . OUIL. welder. He was an Army veteran of z Daniel Ouion. M.D. 6740 Red Arrow Highway z <• 468-6735 On April 7, police arrested Ken- pcua jloAt World War II. Coloma, Ml 49038 Steps to the best overall deaL ERWIN LADWIG Survivors include a son, Gregory j neth J. Wenger on an outstanding '> Ask what the loan interest rate is Erwin H. Ladwig, 85, of St. Sims, and a daughter, Lynette warrant charging open intoxicants Roc^olfo Qulon, M.D. 6740 Red Arrow Highway • based on. Prime? One-year 1' Joseph, Michigan, died Thursday, Sims, both of Coloma. u 468-6735 pi in a motor vehicle. April 4, 1991, at Mercy Memorial u Coloma, Ml 49038 n Last week, police gave 6 citations PREPARATION T-bills? Longer, more Medical Center, St. Joseph, after a for seatbelt violations. fixed rates may cost you 1 brief illness. S.R. Ravi, M.D. 30 W. Main St. 621-2166 Mon. • Sat. 10am - 6pm EQWf RICHARD SKELLY Hartford. Ml 49057 P.O. Box 156 extra interest. Shorter CALVIN FUNERAL HOME The funeral was held at 10:30 a.m. Jo# Itotoitcti Witorrttet. Ml DALE D. LEONARD, DIRKCTOI Richard Skelly, 82, of 215 North rates (like the 26-week Monday at Trinity Lutheran Street, Coloma, Michigan, died (618) 463-6971 48096 HAMTFORD. MICHIGAN 49057 M.B. Santiago, M.D. Bangor Medical Clinic to Church, St. Joseph. Dey-Florin Saturday, April 6,1991, at his home 427-7967 T-bill rate) are often lower than prime. TILIPMOMB & 302 Charles St. Chapel of Florin Funeral Service, after a long illness. J Ask when the loan matures, so St. Joseph, was in charge of the ar- u Bangor, Ml 49103 n A memorial service will be an- u you'll know how often you're faced rangements. Burial was in River- > nounced at a later date. The body with repeating the paperwork. Ask view Cemetery, St. Joseph. Memo- has been cremated. Arrangements < Adelbert Stagg, M.D. 9 North Maple 621-4063 BELFY DRUG STORE rials may be made to Trinity to MONUMBHTt were made by the Davidson Chapel, Hartford, Ml 49057 SERVING THE AREA FOR OVER 16 YEARS how long approval takes. Lutheran Church, of which he was a Florin Funeral Service, Coloma. • Complfti Pharmacy •Crutch & Wheelchair Rentals •Rusaall Stover Candies Ask how the people handling your member. •M^cr Inauranca Plant Accepted •Cosmetics •Cold Beer, Wine & Liquor LEONARD FUNERAL HOME Friends may call at the residence. Lope Vitangcol, M.D. Medical Office Building 463-6490 lavrianM. Ml 4f 0M (4U) 474-9I3I to • Otabatlc Supplies •Carlton Greeting Cards •Package Shipping Service home equity loan safeguard your Mr. Ladwig was born September Memorials may be made to the Col- Suite 100, Medical Parle Dr Ma D. UwMfrf. Dimtw 26, 1905, in St. Joseph. He was a interests. Ask to talk to them. oma Emergency Ambulance Ser- u Watervliet, Ml 49098 OPfN DAiLY Public FAX- lifelong area resident and retired vice or North Berrien Senior m SAM to 6PM A home equity loan is a good from Whirlpool in 1970. w SATURDAY America's FAX Network 463-31641 FLORIN Center, Coloma. Gabriel Orzame, M.D. Medical Office Building 463-4800 SAM to 3PM financial tool to have. But like a good Survivors include: a daughter, Mr. Skelly was born September 1, Suite 400, Medical Pork Dr Ed Betty • Regisiefed PharmaciS Fax: 616-463-7110 FUNERAL SERVICE to 387 N. MAIN • WATERVUET easy chair, it should let you relax. Mrs. Gene (Lorraine) Rennhack of 1908, in Benton Harbor. He owned Watervliet Ml 49098 Je DAVIDSON CHAPEL Coloma; two brothers — Gerald Coloma Recreation Alleys from You'd belter shop around. 249 East Center Street Ladwig of St. Joseph and George 1944 to 1976 and the Town Tavern in Nilda Orzame, M.D. Call 1-800-545-2246 Medical Office Building 463-2800 to Coloma, Ml 49038 Ladwig of California; two sisters- Coloma from 1944 to 1960. He was a Es Mrs. Einer (Virginia) Nelson and Suite 400, Medical Park Dr 468-3181 former member of the Executive Watervliet Ml 49098 Mrs. Roy (Beatrice) Puterbaugh, Board of the Table Top Organiza- FFRANK MEGNA" — both of St. Joseph; three grand- tion of Michigan. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 463-3111 SAVE $175! People come first. children; and seven great- Survivors include: his wife, the SATELLITE SYSTEMS ThlStlP) grandchildren. He was preceded in Emergency Room * * 463-31 31 No application fee former Jessie Robinson, whom he Outpatient Services 463-3111 TV ANTENNA SALES & SERVICE if you apply on death by his wife, Daisy, in 1980. married in 1938; a daughter, Sharon ***** Specialty Clinic 463-3733 /267 RED ARROW HIGHWAY. WATERVLIET , Skelly of Coloma; two brothers- or before May 31. *Sf 'Setting Standardi for Excellence Walter of Hot Springs, Arkansas, ASK US ABOUT OUR If you complete an applicaiion on or before May 31.1991 in Professional Care.' EMERGENCY ,911 and Ervin of Watervliet; and three you will not be charged the one-time $175 application fee Coloma Ambulance Service. EMERGENCIES ONLY The annual percentage rate is indexed to the 26-week U.S. sisters — Minnie Skelly and Ruth CABLE TV ALTERNATIVE Treasury Bill auction rates. The minimum rate is 8.5%; the & AGolden Rule Home Paul, both of Coloma, and Elsie Coloma Ambulance, Non-Emergency Only 468-4111 (OWN your own satellite dish for less maximum rate is 18.0%; the current rate is 9.5% STATE BANK Smith of Benton Harbor. Medic 1 Ambulance Service 925-2141 monthly costs than a cable tv rental) Member F.D.l.C. CLIP AND SAVE CLIP AND SAVE CLIP AND SAVE CLIP AND SAVE CLIP AND SAVE CLIP AND SAVF 463G034

j 4 f April id. 199/ The Tri City Record Page 7 Page () The Tri City Record April Id 199/ Berrien County Cancer Service ROLLING BACK THE YEARS FAMILY HEIRLOOMS A Genealogy Column Compiled by Carole Ku'ni\ii Local News & Newsmakers of Days Gone By North Berrien Senior Center one on ott-years (Generally, the Census records can be just the off-year was halfway between "Pennies for Patients" fund-raiser THE COLOMA COURIER to sponsor spaghetti supper THE WATERVLIET RECORD clue you've been searching for to federal census years u* on the 5, By Sandy Deyne and refreshments will be served. county who have an active cancer loan closet. break through that proverbial brick i e 1855, 1865, etc.). They are also The Berrien County Cancer Ser- 90 YEARS AGO Brenda Layne and Phil McDonald problem as diagnosed by a licensed The principal source of funds for 90 YEARS AGO On Wednesday, April 17, North p.m. at the Knights of Columbus wall. The first census was initiated sometimes called manufacturing or vice Inc. is sponsoring the 2nd an- Contractors Becht & Arent are of WSJM Radio will be doing a live physician. the Berrien County Cancer Service Don't neglect to tell people as an Berrien Senior Center will hold a Hall, Paw Paw Avenue, Watervliet. in March 1790, with enumeration to agricultural censuses. Not every nual "Pennies for Patients" fund- pushing work on the new residence remote broadcast from the Cancer The organization has provided is private contributions-as inducement to locate in Watervliet Spaghetti Supper & Raffle at 5:00 The center is asking for a donation begin the first Monday of August in state did censuses of this kind so raiser to help fund the nursing and of W.H. Ball, corner of Center and Service. these services for over 40 years. memorials for individuals, direct and invest money here, that the of $3.00. that same year. The census has you have to check if the state you support services provided by the Paw Paw streets. The Berrien County Cancer Ser- The present Director of Profes- contributions by individuals or village is out of debt and has money been taken every ten years since are interested in a completed one. service. A delightful pedro party was vice Inc. is a nonprofit corporation sional Services is Barbara Lane, groups interested in the services in its treasury. then, although the 1890 census has Once you find a family in the cen- Pennies for Patients Day will be Orville Polmanteer has moved given at the home of Miss Daisy which provides a unique medical R.N. , who has been a member of the and, occasionally, from bequests North Berrien Historical Society to meet virtually been destroyed. For all sus try, if possible, to get a held Thursday, April 18, from 9:00 his wagon and repair shop business Furman Wednesday evening, in practical purposes, it is nonexis- service to the people of Berrien nursing staff for the service since from the estates of decedents. honor of Fred Douglass of photocopy of the information con- a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Anyone interested County. It is a specialized home into the old Sim Hawks blacksmith tent. tained therein. This is especially 1974. Another source of funds is the Buchanan who has been visiting The April meeting of the North ^am will be given by Alice in donating may bring pennies to nursing care service for cancer pa- United Way agencies operating shop building on South Main Street. The 1790 through and including important if the microfilm is bad, Other functions of the organiza- friends here the past week. Berrien Historical Society will be ^oshree who will speak abou the Berrien County Cancer Service, tients and their families. The ser- within the county. George Scherer & Mrs. Frank anc sh w the 1840 census lists only the head of the handwriting is particularly dif- tion are: providing dressings, medi- John Bargason and George held Tuesday evening, April 16, at h„r 'Loncf™ |] ° examples of located at 7301 Red Arrow Highway vice is a compassionate and profes- For additional information regar- Scherer, of Francisco, Michigan, 7:30 p.m. in the basement of the Col- •, . ^e collection. The public the household with various age ficult to read, or you are tired. If cal supplies, financial assistance, Schumaker of Chicago have com- nt in Stevensville, on that day. sional care for the victims of cancer ding the ''Pennies for Patients" have been visiting relatives & s nvllea categories for males, females, you have a photocopy of the infor- social agency referrals, training in pleted a deal with Henry Crumb for oma Methodist Church. The pro- - In conjunction with the fund- and is not directly concerned with fund-raiser or the services of the friends here for the past week. blacks, and others. This doesn't mation, you can go back to it at a cancer-patient-care, lectures for his 20-acre farm in the north end of raiser, an open house will be held the promotion of research. The ser- Berrien County Cancer Service, help you locate your John Smith but later date and possibly discover various groups, and maintaining a the village, and will become vice is available to ail people of the please call 429-3281 or 465-5257. 60 YEARS AGO Free workshop for Hartford it does help you pinpoint where to some fact you had previously Mr. & Mrs. R.H. Bush have residents of Coloma in about two Susan Marie Sears & Robert F. Zvonar look for other records that would overlooked. returned from Chicago and have weeks. The gentlemen have secured help you to determine which John a good piece of property. School District parents opened their Midway Camp, west of Smith is your ancestor. ANNUAL SEMINAR... Sears-Zvonar engagement this city on U.S. 12-31, for the Many of these early census The Michigan Genealogical Coun- season. Mr. Bush says times are 60 YEARS AGO On Wednesday, April 17, from ideas of things to do and make at records have been indexed and a home to prepare your child for cil will hold this year's seminar on still slow in Chicago, although he Miss Agnes Kibler and the ten 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Red Arrow perusal through the index will help announced school. We will also preview the September 19-21. To receive an in- has had steady work there all other pretty young ladies who com- gymnasium, there will be a FREE you to determine where (which Mr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Sears of Brakes Division, South Bend, In- Bridal Services Directory peted with her for the honor of library of games, books, and formational packet, write: Dale winter. workshop for PARENTS of HART- area of the country) to look for your Liberty, Missouri, announce the diana, as a quality engineer. She is becoming 4tMiss Coloma" in this manipulatives. Ladd, 756 N. Chevrolet Avenue, George Stuck has purchased of FORD School District children ages next clues. engagement of their daughter, a member of Sigma Kappa and year's Blossom Week activities Refreshments will be served and Flint, MI 48504, or call (313) Weddings, Bridal & Baby Showers, Anniversaries, Ralph Kinser the Lavina Clark 4 (by December 1, 1991) through Beginning with the 1850 census, Susan Marie Sears, to Robert F. Beta Sigma Phi. were entertained at a 6:30 dinner at child care, if necessary, will be pro- 238-3875. residence property at the corner of kindergarten (transition room every member of the household is Zvonar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank The prospective bridegroom is a the Hotel Coloma. The tables had vided in the kindergarten room. Graduations, Baptisms, Communions and many other South Pleasant street and Myrtle students included). listed. This is a great improvement R. Zvonar of Watervliet. graduate of Watervliet High School been prettily decorated in pastel Registration is at fir.'W UPCOMING EVENTS... avenue. It is understood the new Included in the workshop will be over previous census records. The The bride-elect is a graduate of and Ferris State University, Big shades and spring flowers and were The Four Flags Area Genea- >A\ owner plans extensive improve- listing of every name helps to put Liberty High School and Southwest Rapids, Michigan, where he ma- special occasions also have particular needs. Be it gifts or graced with tall lighted tapers. The logical Society will hold its next v\ ments to the property. entire families together and dif- Missouri State University, Spr- jored in design. He is also employed delightful affair was sponsored by meeting on Wednesday, April 10. Dr. & Mrs. L. Campbell and ferentiate them from a cousin's ingfield, Missouri, where she ma- with Bendix Wheels and Brakes gowns, caterers or announcements, the businesses listed the American Legion Auxiliary and The speaker for the evening will be grandson, Lawrence Strouse, arriv- BERRIEN COUNTY CANCER SERVICE family. jored in industrial management. Division as Supervisor of Design. the American Legion. At the close Paul Whitfield of the Front Street ed home Wednesday from Ft. Over the years, many different She is employed with Allied-Signal A July 6 wedding is planned in .. VrV- iv-, of the dinner. Miss Kibler was Studio. The Niles photographer will below are all specialists in making your special event the best! Lauderdale, Florida, where they -2nd ANNUAL- questions were added to the census Aerospace, Bendix Wheels and Liberty. presented with $10.00 as a gift from speak on "Sitting Bull and Other spent the winter. Their return was form. But remember, just because the organizations. Native Americans." The society's Over 30 Flavort 616 463-5022 delayed on account of the grandson the question was supposed to be HOURS MON-FRI 1000-600/SAT9.30-6 M/SUNCLOSFO That the residents of the Village PENNIES FOR PATIENTS FUND-RAISER meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and are having measles. asked doesn't mean it was or that it HOME TOWN and Township of Coloma are anx- held at the Old Kent Bank Building, fn] (616(616)) 4468-305 4 OLD WORLD RECIEPT ious that the Michigan Fuel & Light was answered truthfully. Fourth and Broadway, in Niles, 30 YEARS AGO PENNIES FOR PATIENTS DAY Many times the wife of the head of Local libraries celebrate 0. FLOWERS Company extend its lines through Eerrlen CGUHLLJ Michigan. Several Potawatomis are Easter Sunday marked the begin- THURSDAY •• APRIL 18. 1991 the household answered for the this community and render gas ser- expected to be in attendance and, as A Taste For All ning of the eleventh year of the 9 00 A M to 4 00 P M hired hands and their families and National Library Week LADIES APPAREL pastorate of Peter F. Kobe, pastor vice to the inhabitants was most for- always, the public is welcome to at- Sensation Occasions 468-7958 cibly demonstrated at the special she may not have had correct infor- tend. of the Midway Baptist church, mation. To celebrate National Library on Wednesday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. Tuxedo Rentals located on Red Arrow Highway. elections held on Monday & Tues- The Genealogical Association of If your local library has a Week, four area libraries have join- The public is invited. There is no ad- E. Center The April 9 open house of the day of this week, when a total of 275 Southwestern Michigan will hold its ed together by inviting Gwen Drop off at... microfilm reader, it can rent mission charge. This event is spon- 126 N CHUnCH ST 361 N Main St. Wholesale Watervliet North & South Elemen- votes were cast at the two elections, next meeting on Friday, April 12. COLOMA. MICHIGAN 40038 ORT^ Coloma microfilm you are interested in Frostic, Michigan author and artist, sored by Coloma, Eau Claire, LORI ROMEO Wttervllet. Ml 49096 and Retail tary schools hosted a crowd of about with but 11 votes against the pro- Joseph Winchester of Dowagiac will to speak. position. The work will begin in the reading. Microfilm is also available speak on "Indian Research and the Sodus, and Watervliet Public 1,000 people even with the inclement for sale from the National Archives Gwen Frostic is the founder and libraries. weather. Those attending enjoyed near future as the franchises have The Tri City Record Potawatomi Indians." The meeting sole proprietor of "Presscraft all been secured. Trust Fund Board, Washington, will begin at 7:30 p.m., with friendly Preserve the Beauty viewing the new additions featuring IJS \ Main St , Wdtcn hct D.C. 20408. You can write them for a Papers" in Benzonia. She is known of your Gown. a homemaking room, shop, library, CRFICER hour beginning at 6:30 p.m., and NANCY'S 463 6397 catalog and specific information as throughout the nation for her im- •5- Save & Protect it at... general lecture room, boys & girls 30 YEARS AGO SERVICE will be held at the Maud Preston ages of nature and for illustrated FURNITURE LeRoy Beach received 257 votes to how to place your order. Palenske Memorial Library, 500 locker rooms, kitchen and six self- Don't forget that you may also books which reflect her indomitable 621-3988 Phone 468-5200 to become the new mayor of Coloma Market Street, St. Joseph, f>671 Red Arrou Hwv Coloma contained classrooms. order film to be read in the Family philosophy. FAST FREE Miss Jill Foster, 18, daughter of in Monday's biennial spring elec- Michigan. THURS. EVE. APPTS. History Center of your local LDS Gwen Frostic was born in San- DELIVERY Mr. & Mrs. Dallas Foster, was tion. He defeated Mayor Chester There will be several special Hair Cuts •Perms ^Braids church. In this area, there are dusky and lived in St. Charles ru. — ^ crowned the 1961 queen of the U.S. Hocker, Who wasn't a candidate but features. Among them are powwow •Color Spiral •Fafeial Wax Family History centers in South before moving to Wyandotte for her LAYAWAY & FINANCING AVAILABLE! Gift Certificates Naval reserve, surface division received 166 write-in votes. Incum- dancing, Indian artifacts display, 4 ^ARTJUBEAU'S Haven, Michigan; Kalamazoo, high school years. Her interest in Walk-Ins THE CL'EA* 9-75, Benton Harbor, in coronation bent City Clerk Florence B. Davis and jewelry for sale. Winchester 5 WEST MAIN STREET Welc0Ine AUTOMOTIVE ANd ELECIRIC, INC. Michigan; and South Bend, In- art led her to the use of a band saw Many Gift Ideas ceremonies, April 11. She is the se- defeated Peggy D. Lombard to be had dedicated his life to the preser- TFORO, Ml 49067 468-7110i diana. to create lifesize posters for school cond girl to receive this. The first re-elected to that post. Charles T. MOTOR REPAIR vation of this Potawatomi Indian While you are searching census events and later studied art educa- was Joyce Lamp, their 1960 queen, Watts, Harold Bachman and Glen Let us Diagnose vtxir Charging Problems! culture. tion at Eastern Michigan and Accessories Tri-City Record Randall were elected city commis- records, don't forget that many who is also from Watervliet. Another important event that will Western Michigan universities. Serving Coloma. Hartford, Watervliet sioners. Beach became Coloma's HARD TO FIND ODDBALL UNITS STARTERS times an area was enumerated take place that evening is the elec- During World War II, she worked in for your mayor for the second time. He serv- Are Our Speclaltyl GENERATORS before it was a state and will be in- bPlDE & CDOOM MAX'S PLACE Submitted by Cindy Young, Assis- tion of officers for the upcoming a Ford Motor Company bomber ed in that capacity from 1955 to 1957. ALTERNATORS cluded with another area on the cen- Express the magic of /o«r //edding year. plant and learned production, a skill new home tant Librarian at the Watervliet 'INSTALLATION BATTERY CHARGERS sus, i.e., the 1860 census for the pre- emotions • INVITATIONS To have your queries, reunion • Bridal Registry District Library, from The Water- sent day state of Colorado is includ- she puts to good use running the 15 . ANNOUNCEMENTS AVAILABLE* TRIM MOTORS notices, upcoming events, or other For the registered couple...a store • NAPKINS CATERING vliet Record newspapers donated Submitted by Vi Viscuso, Assis- ed with the Kansas census for that Heidelberg presses in her Northern credit for 10% off the total bridal • BRIDAL BOOKS Starters, Alternaiors, Batteries! TILT MOTORS information of genealogical interest No party too large or too small, by the Tri-City Record. Hours: tant Librarian at the Coloma Public OOWNRIGGERS year. Michigan printing and sales * Hours 10-5:30 M-F 9-5 Sat. registry purchased. • ACCESSORIES WE DO IT ALL! appear here, type or neatly print * FREE Decorating Consultations CALL Monday-Friday, 1:00 to 5:30 p.m.; Library, from The Coloma Courier WIPER MOTORS establishment. These presses make :.4-* • Gift Wrapping your information and mail it to: impressions from her hand-carved * Wallpaper, Fabrics, Blinds, etc. 463-NEWS COLOMA ' 468-4000 Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; newspapers donated by the Tri-City POWER WINDOW MOTORS While you are searching census 317 Main Street, P.O. Box 318, Watervliet. MI 49098 ELECTRICAL CHARGING Carole Kiernan, P.O. Box 81, (616) 463-6397 and Saturday, 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Record. Hours: Monday, Wednes- records, don't forget to check every linoleum blocks onto paper-making BRETT WILLIAM 616/463-3990 SYSTEM CHECK Watervliet, MI 49098. Phone: 463-6382. day & Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; [% possible spelling variant. Also keep distinctive books, stationery, and BALLARD IS BORN Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00 to 5:30 FOREIGN. DOMESTIC. other products she has designed. Anniversary SA in mind that some states conducted We Wan/ Your News Troy and Frances (Loshbough) Birthdays W« Do It All • Larg* Or Small • Just Call \ •(ea ) MMME. FARM. Her business began in Wyandotte. ( omplete < ake Iiccnrating SUBSCRIBE p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; and iNousrm their own censuses. Many times Send it to the Ballard of Paw Paw Lake Mobile Graduation! 44 BRIDAL REGISTRY Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $1950 c these are referred to as an off-year In 1955, Frostic moved to Benzie Hclidays to the $o TRI CITY RECORD Home Park, Watervliet, announce Showers Phone: 468-3431. census." These are worth the trou- County, starting with 40 acres and TRI CITY RECORD I MB COMPLETE '' t Htrtfon Hs'txv Box 7. 13S N. Main St. the birth of their son, Brett William Weddings ble if you cannot locate your gradually creating a 285-acre Call (G 16j 463 6397 Watervliet. MI 490)* Ballard. clKidcjE dlcaiiits PRINTING PHONE 927-4449 ancestor on the federal census. wildlife sanctuary 35 miles Brett was born on Thursday, fax (616/ 463 *329 These state censuses were usually southwest of Traverse City. Her March 14, 1991, at 3:34 p.m. He "N/C-NACS & ALL THAT GB & PDQ COPY SERVICE commitment to nature and design is weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was Hours UOTTATiaM * BUS MESS CAIDS * TICKETS * MAGNETIC SIGHS reflected in her home, studio, and Davonne Frospei429 Paw Paw St. Tues. - Fn. 11-5 20% inches long at birth. and Sat. 10-5 George & Barbara 377 S. Church St. print shop which draw a great \anc\ itauch Coloma, Ml 49038 Sun. 12-5 468 3083 Wolfram Coloma, Ml 49038 • number of visitors each summer. 616-468-DUCK 463 3426 BUSINESS & SERVICES DIRECTORY Miss Frostic has received The Tri City Record honorary doctorates from Alma COMPUTERS CRAFTS 13M N. Main St., WatervUet JUNK CARS PHARMACY College, Eastern Michigan Univer- 463 6397 Wedding Cakes Jack Martorano's A & A MACRAME HARDWARE sity, and Western Michigan Univer- Supplies Cake Tops WEDDING ANTIQUES BANKING CPI Computer Let RAY help clean up sity. Both state and national hor- FINE ITALIAN DINING People Inc. & CRAFT SUPPLIES your property! ^ Veils Doll Parts • Pom Pons WATERVLIET BELFY TOM SMITH ticultural societies have recognized We CATER Your Source for Will pay CASH for Albums CAKES TRADE Beading Supplies • Felt her contribution to our appreciation BACHMAN Computer Software ACE HARDWARE junk cars & trucks! TRACTOR PARTS Gifts Cakes & Tortes T Small Bowling Banquets, NILSON'S Chenille • Acrylic Paints DRUG STORE of nature beauty. In 1986, Gwen PAINTING SERVICE & Hardware Pipes cut & threaded We pick up shells FREE New & Used Tractor Parts Quality painting you can afford. Baptisms, WINDS Wood Cutouts Frostic's name was added to for all occasions Sales & Rentals! SAVE UP f/I if/if a Michigan Women's Hall of Fame. Phone 468-8856 Phone 616-463-7228 BODY SHOP Open Mon • Sat 9-6 storm & screen Rehearsal Dinners 927-4100 or 927-4200 468-4600 or 468-6546 Gwen Frostic will be at the Dennis Bachman Dale Bachman 7139 Red Arrow Hwy Watervliet, MALL 265 Ryno Rd., Coloma windows repaired TO 50% w Graduations OPEN 7 DAYS STATE BANK 1259 E. Napier, B.H. Watervliet High School auditorium (Across from Harding's) Open 8-5:30 Mon-Sat Stop in for a FREE catalog 4 63-7228 Touch Of Country Call for early pickups 463-5022 46B-4222, Main St., Coloma 336 N. Main St. WATERVLIET, 332 N. Main St. 463- # 463-6291 CARPETS 468-6684 LAUNDROMAT Red Arrow Hwy between Watervliet WATERVLIET Drive-ln. First St MAIN ST., WATERVLIET Watervliet & Hartford COLOMA, 6720 Red Arrow Hwy. 3164 * TOUCH of COUNTRY 463-5461 FREE BLOOD 463-6141 621-2001 463-8281 BINGO Red Arrow Hwy. GARGAN0 WATERLVIET Jack Martorano's i WEDDING BANDS (Srabc Wtnba iHHall Watervliet MINI CRAFT MALL INSURANCE PRESSURE CHECK BlilllllillllM BAIT CUSTOM Hand-Crafted Gifts LAUNDRY MAIN ST., WATERVLIET • Wedding party charms & keepsakes WATERVLIET BULLDOZING STATE FARM INS. TED ELSNER FINE ITALIAN DINING 336 N Main Street for all occasions & drop off service SATELLITE TV ! inside RING P O Box 248 RIVERVIEW FRED WARD AGENCY K of C ALDEN WHITE CARPETS ^£=3 ENGRAVING Charles "Bud" Frlestn Watervliet, Ml 49098 FRANK MEGNA & SON EXPERT President - Photographer EQUIP. & BAIT 500 CLUB BINGO & SONS INC. Armstrong Carpets & 7139 Red Arrow Hwy. Self Serve (616) 463 6281 Auto-Life-Fire-Health Call 463-6034 before you Live bait, fishing tackle; every TUESDAY 7-11 p.m. Dozer & Backhoe Service Solarian Floors Coloma CAR WASH TREE DINE TAKE buy a satellite svstem 4261 Coloma Road. Coloma, Mich 49038 bikes, mowers, chain saws Main St., Watervliet Open Mon • Sat 10-5 ANTIQUES A COLLECTIBLES • POST CARDS i BASEBAll CARDS St. Joseph Catholic Church Sand, Gravel & Top Soil Your Family Insurance Agent Steinhoff Jewelry Telephone 616/649-2202 463-6635 Sundays 12:30 • 5 Open 7 days a week SERVICE IN OUT OPEN 7 DAYS 10.01) 5 W WATERVLIET DO N SALES, SERVICE & PARTS Booth Rentals Avail. 13 W. Main, Hartford W. St. Joseph & Red Arrow Complete tree care, stump PIZZA COWSA 468-6891 SHOPS 463-3833 621-4067 463-8755 CHANNEL grinding, aerial hi-ranger 168 Paw Paw, Coloma 468-4222 FURNITURE MASTER PIZZA 14" 12" PASTA DINNERS 53804 C.R. 687 621-4791 Watervliet MUSIC ^ 468-4262 COLOMA LINGERIE Rental Items • Cheese $7.95 $5.95 Ravioli $6.95 (C, 1 mile north of Hartford ACCURATE SHIPPING WATER WELLS Reception PLANGGER'S STAN F A t M BAGATI NTS Cheese & Sausage.. $8.95 $6.95 Spaghetti & Meatballs.... $5.95 SHOWER GIFTS Decorating AUTO BODY ETHEL'S RICHCREEK WELL Combination $9.95 $7.95 Mostaccioli & Meatballs... $5.95 E&N FURNITURE GAMBLES Stuffed $10.95 $9.95 Lasagna $6.95 CHILDREN'S DRESS CLOTHES SALES 's? Music SfLOWEtRS -cV- THINGS WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY Our Written Warranty We Buy New & INtUtANCf DRILLING CO. Pizza Extras $1.00 Manicotti $6.95 The Tri-City Record 192 Paw Paw SL FULTRON is our PACKAGE ?" to S" wills Disc Jockey — Retaping 138 N. Main St., Watervliet Guarantees Coloma I Unique Designs • LIFETIME WARRANTY Used Furniture forte drilled & repaired ETHEL'S E&N Hi-Fi Stereo Recordings 4636397 Your Satisfaction 192 PAW PAW ST., COLOMA Fresh or Silk 468-6546 Sales & Custom installation Quality Musical Merchandise Meat Platter includes meatballs, Italian Sausage, & Italian Beef 7857 Red Arrow, Watervliet SPORTSWEAR FOR THE 1034 Territorial B.H. SHARON Y0DER SHIPPING Jet & Submersible Pumps fo' Cars, Boats, Cycles & RVs & Instrument Repair OPEN: Tues. thru Sun. 4-11 p.m. Chicken Cacciatore... .. $6.99 46fl-6546 108 N Paw Paw St KEVIN FLYNN. Owner (616) 963 0940 SALES & SERVICE of A ono^ - - fULLER WOMAN Sizes 38-54 Open 10-6 Mon-Fri 10-2 Sat 7422 Red Arrow Hwy. 0'4 • Lamance, Ml 49064 463-3135 * EXQUISITE FORM BRAS 418 State St., St. Joseph CENTER Watch to out weekend specials Red Arrow Hwy, Coloma Watervliet 463-5249 WATERVLIET 925-4201 983 1872 Main St., Watervliet 463-3241 or 463-6659

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April ID, 19VI The Tri City Record Paye 9 Brian Fee is national award Watervliet's Partnership in Former Coloma winner in history resident named Scouts combatting hunger with food collection Education program a success Kentucky Colonel & government Local Scouts will be hiking together. It's great to see so many items will be taken to the Tri- to work with the schools in relation- The United States Achievement By Sandy Deyne through the streets of northern Ber- Scouts and community members County Food Bank in Benton Har- ship to their individual expertise. Academy announced last week that The Partnership in Education rien Coufity to collect food for the getting out to help feed the hungry," bor where they will be marked as As of this date, 13 partnerships Brian Fee has been named a United program at Watervliet Public Joe N. Wells, formerly of Coloma, hungry on Saturday, April 20. Boy said Wendel. donated, sorted, and delivered to have been signed and are suc- States National Award winner in Schools is "one of the best things Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Explorers Scouts will return to pick up filled food banks serving Southwest cessful, according to Watson. The has been named to The Honorable history & government. that has happened to our communi- Order of Kentucky Colonels by are participating in the Boy Scouts bags of food Saturday, April 20. Michigan. program began in 1986 after a This award is a prestigious honor ty," said Superintendent of Schools Wallace G. Wilkinson, Governor of of America's nationwide food ap- Anyone who doesn't receive bags The Boy Scouts of America col- Bruce Watson. volunteer Civic Committee formed very few students can ever hope to Kentucky. peal, Scouting for Food. and would like to contribute may lected 132 million cans of food for that year suggested the school attain. In fact, the academy recog- The Partnership in Education Wells, who is President of J.N. Scouts will spend three to four call 983-5564 or drop off any type of the hungry through Scouting for district have better communica- nizes less than 10% of all American Brian Fee program "is a mutual exchange of Wells & Company Inc., of Lombard, hours distributing collection bags grocery bag filled with food dona- Food National Good Turn in 1989 tions with the community. One high school students. tion to learn and improve, citizen- people, programs, and information donated by Michigan Disposal Ser- tions at the collection points at and 1990. The campaign was the member of that committee, Joan Illinois, was born in Benton Harbor Brian, who is a senior at Eau ship, attitude and cooperative that is rewarding to all the children THE WATERVLIET ANTIQUE & UNIQUE MALL...is now open on Main and reared in Coloma. He is a fre- vice of Kalamazoo, according to McDonald's restaurant in Stevens- largest collection of donated food Claire High School, was nominated spirit, dependability, and recom- and to the business partner," Wat- Bujack, has become a Partnership John Wendel, WWMT-Channel 3. stuffs ever attempted in the United Coordinator for the program. Joyce Street. Manager Brenda Fulton is shown displaying antiques for sale in quent visitor to Berrien County and ville, the First Congregational for this national award by Mr. mendation from a teacher or direc- son said. Area businesses and in- "Hunger is a problem that we can States. The Boy Scouts of America Griffin is the Co-op Coordinator and the 3-floored mall. The new store, owned by Don Cooper of Stevensville, is the son of Mrs. Marjorie Scott Joe N. Wells Church in St. Joseph, the Tri- Sawatzki, the U.S. history teacher tor. dividuals have signed agreements do something about by working were awarded the 1990 Presidential Watson is the administrative con- features primitive, Victorian, and country pieces 1959 and earlier. Wells, who resides in downtown Col- County Food Bank in Benton Har- at the school. He will appear in the Brian Fee is the son of Dave and oma, in a Michigan historical house bor, the Mid America Manufac- End Hunger Award for its achieve- sultant. Hours are Sunday, 12 noon to 5 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, tucky's ambassadors of goodwill United States Achievement Acade- Debbie Fee. His grandparents are /'/'f />/ O/i' Record turers Center in Fairplaki, and at ment and contribution in ending In 1986, five partnerships were and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and closed on Tuesday. Space is available at 127 Paw Paw Street, next to City and fellowship around the world. my Official Yearbook, published Mrs. Leona Kopke and the late I IS \ Mij/i/St Watervliet Hall. Harding's in Coloma. Collected hunger through the Scouting for signed, including Community for dealer rental. Commissions for Kentucky Col- MICHIGAN nationally. Henry Kopke of Coloma and Mr. 6 )97 Wells was formerly Managing Food Good Turn. Hospital, Watervliet Fire Depart- onels are awarded for contributions "Recognizing and supporting our and Mrs. Avis Fee of Watervliet. He Editor of the former Coloma ASSOCIATION OF ment, Berrien County Sheriff's to the community, state, or nation youth is more important than ever has one brother, Eric. Courier and was Assistant City Department, Waffle House of and for special achievements of all COUNTIES DEDICATES before in America's history. Cer- 1991 Blossom queens & Saladin Temple Editor of the old St. Joseph Herald- IT'S A America, and local historian kinds. HISTORICAL MARKER Press, which is now part of the A list of Kentucky Colonels is a tainly United States Achievement William Beverly. SELLER'S MARKET! Register now for Shriners visit Chicago Tuesday Herald-Palladium. "Who's Who" of outstanding men Academy award winners should be Five more were developed in the Low interest rates, high buyer in- Wells, a merger, acquisition and and women around the world. The terest, and spring malie this the congratulated and appreciated for BAUMEISTERS Easter Seals 1987-88 school year, including Tri- On Tuesday, April 9, Miss Blos- cost of eleyen and a half million financial consultant, is a 32-year certificate, signed by the governor The Michigan Association of best time to fist your home, farm, their dedication to excellence and City Record, Communications and somtime, Amy Ernsberger of Por- dollars. There are twenty-two CELEBRATE GOLDEN member of Coloma Lodge 162, and the secretary of state and bear- Counties (MAC) will celebrate its land, or business. And it's always Hunlord/ Waicrvlicl achievement," said Dr. George Classic Run Music, Tri City Village, Watervliet tage; 1st runner-up. Harmony hospitals throughout the nation, re- history and heritage by dedicating the best time to market your pro- (616)621-4119 or At} mi Stevens, Executive Director of the ANNIVERSARY Pullar of Berrien Springs; 2nd quiring an annual operating budget F&AM and belongs to the York Rite ing the Great Seal of Kentucky, has perty with Rudell Real Estate! District Library, and Sarett Nature its Michigan Historical Marker on United States Achievement Aca- Nelson and Lila Baumeister of runner-up, Jodie Haselton of St. of 150 million dollars. Shriners have and Scottish Rite organizations and hung on the walls of such distin- Our experienced sales staff of Center. The 1988-89 school year Friday, April 12, at 11:30 a.m. demy. Pokagon Heights, Watervliet, are The Easter Seals Classic has Joseph; the twenty-six area helped care for 297,000 children. the Shrine. He is a 31-year member guished leaders as President Lyn- longtime area residents means we brought Harding's Friendly Market The dedication is in conjunction The academy selects USAA win- celebrating their 50th wedding an- grown into one of the largest runn- queens; and the Saladin Temple The average stay is twenty-one of the Order of Eastern Star, Col- don B. Johnson and English Prime know you, your property, and the niversary. in Watervliet, Peoples State Bank, oma No. 307. with National County Government area real estaie m^rliet We'll put those years of experience to work for you ners upon the exclusive recommen- ing events in Southwestern Michi- Shriners of Berrien County will days at no cost to children or their Minister Winston Churchill. Enter- and Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Karpanty Week, April 7-13,1991. . with your first visit to Rudell Real Estate of Hartford! dation of teachers, coaches, coun- An open house will be held on Sun- gan. The run has had all types of travel to Chicago, Illinois. families. The highest honor awarded by the tainers such as the late Ring Crosby (dentist) into the program. Watson The Michigan Association of selors, or other school sponsors and day, April 14, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. weather and continues to draw The annual trip will promote the state of Kentucky is the "Kentucky and Red Skelton were also commis- SE(JHJDED HIDHA WA) - on 6+ ui'res. 2-story. 5-bedroom home said no partnerships were signed Counties was founded in 1898 by a upon the Standards of Selection set at the Knights of Columbus Hall on more competitors each year. The Colonel.'' The colonels are Ken- sioned for their achievements. with 3 baths. Over 2,400 sq. ft. of living area. Berrien Springs last year so the ongoing programs work of the Shriners, Michigan REVIVAL AT group of local government leaders forth by the academy. The criteria Paw Paw Avenue in Watervliet. Classic events drew over 1200 agriculture, Michigan tourism, and schools. Needs some repair. $59,900, could be further developed. under the direction of F.L. Dodge of for selection are a student's All friends, neighbors and registered participants last year. COMMUNITY BAPTIST This year, Jones Intercable of the Blossomtime Festival of South- Ingham County. Their purpose was EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY £ PRICED TO SELL -^bedroom academic performance, interest relatives are invited to attend the This year a wheelchair division has western Michigan. The group will celebration. Watervliet will join the partnership CHURCH IN IJ HEAL of Michiana to meet April 21 to establish an organization which ranch, maintenance-free with satellite dish, patio, and fenced vard. and aptitude, leadership qualities, been added. The committee is be distributing gifts of Michigan ap- Call today, just $39,500. responsibility, enthusiasm, motiva- in a ceremony to take place Friday, n was an alliance of local government preparing to host more participants ples, Yes Michigan buttons, and WATERVLIET Suggested donation is $2 for April 12, at 11:40 a.m. in the A REVIVAL is planned at Com- HEAL of Michiana will meet Sun- officials dedicated to improving PRIVATE, SECLUDED • country home on wooded 12.5 acres. This on May 4. Blossomtime brochures. nonmembers and $1 for members. Watervliet High School auditorium. munity General Baptist Church, 416 T day, April 21, at 2 p.m. (Michigan Michigan's government and ad- 3-year-old, 2-bedroom home features new thermopane windows, The 1991 Easter Seals Classic will The Blossomtime Festival will be The meeting is open to anyone in- At the end of the 1986-67 and W. Pleasant Street, Watervliet. It ij time) at Price Hall on the campus ministration. deck, and 2-car garage with shop. All for $54,900. be held on Saturday, May 4, im- held April 28-May 5 in the South- terested in better understanding 1987-88 school years, the Watervliet will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, 1 of Andrews University in Berrien mediately preceding Blossom- western Michigan area, the only how environmental conditions im- Partnership in Education program April 14, and then 7:00 p.m. nightly Springs, Michigan. "What You Can time's Grand Floral Parade. The festival which includes twenty-nine pact human health. PLEASE "HOW TO MAKE received in a recognition ceremony Monday, April 15 through Friday, Do to Save the Planet" will be race course will be similar to years a state level award for its communities that work together to C* presented in an entertaining and REFRAIN FROM WEARING THE PAYMENTS!" past and will pass through residen- April 19. Tommy Reels will be the SCENTED PRODUCTS as these There is a life insurance that achievements as a new program. In produce one of the finest festivals in D educational videotape. The video- tial and business areas of St. Joseph Michigan. guest speaker for this revival. You can trigger adverse reactions in will pay the balance on a home the school year 1988-89, it received are invited to join us in fellowship. tape will provide how-to tips that and Benton Harbor. The last two The highlight of the trip will be each of us may use in our daily lives hypersensitive individuals. mortgage or other large install- an award for the ongoing program If you have any questions or DINE IN " DINE OUT kilometers of the run course is For more information, phone ment purchase, if the family and in 1989-90 for further develop- the annual visit to the Shriners Crip- .! to improve the quality of our earch, along the parade route and in front desire more information, please Mary Lynne Eisenbrandt (Stevens- head should meet an untimely ment of its ongoing program. pled Children's Hospital in Chicago. air, and water. The finalists of the of hundreds of spectators. call Pastor Charles Wooten at ville, MI) at (616) 429-8477, Irene death. Investigate Mortgage Watson said most partnership This will be the thirteenth visit Earth Day '91 essay contest have 616-561-2306 or Sally Barker Wilkenfeld (Granger, IN) at (219) BREAKFAST, LUNCH, or DINNER Redemption Insurance at the The one mile Fun Run will begin programs are not continuous or sponsored by the Shriners of Ber- also been invited to read their at 11:00 a.m. and the 5 and 10K runs (Secretary) at 616-926-8731. 271-8990, or Virginia Justice (South Don Young Insurance Agency. ongoing as Watervliet's is. Most rien County. The queens will spend essays at the meeting. and 5K Fitness Walk at 11:30 a.m. schools have programs that exist approximately 2% hours touring the Bend, IN) at (219 ) 2774677. The wheelchair division start will SUBSCRIBE m J for a short period of time. Watson hospital and visiting the children. 3;i i be at 11:28 a.m. The Awards lo the "TMEmer HOURS: 9 a.m. until 8 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 9 a.m. until also said there would be no awards The Shriners Crippled ChildrenV 5 'f ni- Saturday. As usual, we will be available by phone at 463-2828 anytime. DON Presentation will be held at approx- given at the state level this year due Hospital has an out-patient clinic TRI CITY RECORD YOU'RE ALWAYS WELCOME! imately 12:20 p.m. to budget cuts. that was opened in June of 1982 at a Gal! (616) 463 6397 A GOOD INVESTMENT This building is home to two families. Each unit has 2 INSURANCE AGENCY All registered 5K walkers as well bedrooms; the full basement is divided so that each'tenant has storage space. Both as 5K and 10K runners and wheel- units are rented now. A good place to put your money to work. Just reduced to 463-6773 323 N. MAIN, WATERVLIET chair participants will receive of- $39,900. ficial Easter Seals Classic T-shirts. Landing SANDY'S JUST REDUCED! This tri-level in the Berrien Springs School District has three They will also be eligible for the COMMUNITY CALENDAR ^ for for Lakeside DininE g & Spirits on bedrooms, rec room with fireplace, large living room with fireplace, office, attached ^ beautiful Piw Paw Lake. many prizes to be given away dur- Sponsored as a community service by Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill garage, and an additional 2-car garage, a beautiful deck overlooking the landscaped 5285 Ftaw hm Lake Rd., Cokma, Ml Why wait for ing the Random Prize Drawing at Send your Community Calendar listing to the Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 yard. All this on nearly an acre of ground for only $84,000. — 46M271 • Tkke est srailaWf the awards ceremony. Three days or Fax it to 463-8329. Listings must be renewed weekly. Copy deadline is Noon, Mondays. at an exclusive resort on the beach OPEN GROUND This parcel has a total of 216 acres: 131 acres of level, workable of St. Petersburg, Florida, courtesy vegetable or grain land and 85 acres that are lightly wooded, some of which could be your federal Wednesday, April 10, 7 p.m., MAKE TODAY COUNT support group. Community Hospital, Watervliet. tillable. $130,300. of All Seasons TravelSavers and MTI, heads the prize list. We have lots of open ground for sale. If this parcel is too big or too small call us OPEN DAILY at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 10,7-9 p.m., CODEPENDENTS SUPPORT, 1st Church of God, Botham & Niles, St. Joseph. HAPPY HOUR 2-6 p.m. Dally Specials Under $3.00 Overall first-place male and Entertainment Frl. & Sat. Income tax refund? female runners in the 10K race will Friday, April 12, 7:30 p.m., GENEALOGICAL ASSN. OF SW MICH., Palenske Memorial Library in St. Joe. ^ ^ Bill & Sherry Epple 463 3279 receive your refund anticipation loan in a matter receive $500 U.S. Savings bonds H/ /•v-uf/. Ken & Marge Carton... 62 T4403 dll Wwt Main St. Hartford. 621-3806 of days donated by L & L Beverage Cor- Joe Chesire 621-4702 Sanquet laciliiies Closed Mondays Saturday, Apr. 13,10 a.m., SPRING SHUFFLE 5K & 10K runs & 5K walk. Lake Mich. Coll., 927-3571, ext. 337. no cash needed—all fees can be withheld from poration, while second-place REALTY INC. Brady Champion 46H-624# available iExit 56, north off 1-94 your check finishers will receive $100 bonds from Inter-City Bank. In the 5K Saturday, April 13, BOY SCOUT bag distrib. in Hartford for canned foods for food pantry (pickup Apr. 20), 139 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 639 available whether we prepare your return or not race, overall winners will be award- Watervliet, Michigan 49098 VIC'S ed gold watches from Fox's Sunday, April 14, 2 p.m., LADIES AUX. LUNCHEON-STYLE SHOW, Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club, Coloma. Telephone (616) 463 2828 Fax Number 463 4728 DiJuancois Jewelers and second-place finishers 9 will get $200 bonds. Sunday, April 14, 6:00 p.m., REVIVAL, Community General Baptist Church, 416 W. Pleasant, Watervliet. 657-6833 H&R BLOCK In age group competition, medals 4 milea west of Paw Paw Sunday! PIZZA especially designed for the Classic Monday-Friday, April 15-19,7 p.m., REVIVAL, Community Gen. Baptist Church, 416 W. Pleasant, Watervliet. Fri.-Sat. Buffets " Breakfast Buffet 621-3814 by Twin City Engraving will be 5-9 p.m. »8.9 5 s am- to 1P m- 54.95 presented to the first three Tuesday, Apr. 16,11 a.m., VAN BUREN RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL, Board, Vo-Tech Cen., Lawrence. THERES 10 W. Main St., Hartford finishers. Hooded sweatshirts with I* Band Fri. £r Sat Nitas i I RED ARROW HWY, WATERVLIET the Classic logo will be awarded to Tues., Apr. 16,12:30 p.m., VAN BUREN RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL, lunch, Vo-Tech Cen., Lawrence. OPEN 9am • 6pm WMkdayt, 9u.i.*, * HOURS: Monday thru Friday 9.00 a m.-6:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. I 1-800-533-5800 1 BELFY DRUG STORE the PIC. Wi; || cjivi. y«.u -»

4 I \ i /v I- I'* I'i City Ream! April UK I1)1)I m ^ON LD^ April Id. 1991 The Tri City Record PfK* IJ New service program for Vietnam Wildfire Prevention Week veterans and families Bud Prince & Local University of Michigan V Princess By Bob Rasche, State Coordinator helpful to Vietnam veterans in those students recognized at annual Vietnam Veterans states. Michigan is one of eight new By Don Johnson nuing drought-like conditions, and Pageant Family Assistance Program states in which the program is being DNR Forest Management Division we must be especially careful to Honors Convocation Fifteen years after the end of the offered this year. One Northern Michigan man avoid any situation which could Don Jewell, President of Blos- learned the hard way last spring Some 4,800 University of Michi- Vietnam War, many veterans who Some of the problems for which lead to wildfire," said Johnson, who somtime, has announced the 1991 gan students on the Ann Arbor cam- U of M students from the tri-dty 4 how quickly a fire can escape. What §erVed in that war are still ex- Vietnam veterans have sought defines a wildfire as any fire burn- Bud Prince & Princess Pageant will pus were recognized at the universi- area recognized for the 1990 school J)eriencing multiple problems of an referral help through the program, started out as burning brush piles ing out of control in natural vegeta- be held on Sunday, April 28, at 4:00 year were: ended up destroying several acres ty's annual Honors Convocation emotjonal, physical, and/or econo- include: Post Traumatic Stress tion. That includes all vegetation- p.m. at the Lake Michigan College held March 24 in Hill Auditorium. Todd W. Bannen, Watervliet, a of mature Christmas trees valued mic nature. A new program is being Disorder, other emotional pro- grass, weeds, crops, brush, wet- Mendel Center, Little Theater. A total of 5,523 awards were Class Honor from the College of at several thousand dollars. offered by The American Legion, blems, physical health care needs lands, or forests. The pageant is open to girls & recognized at the convocation. Literature, Science, and the Arts; More than 35 percent of all which is called the Vietnam (including those caused by Agent Consider the alternatives to out- boys who are at least five years of Of the total, 4,557 were Class Jan K. Willmeng, also of Water- Orange exposure), employment wildfires occur on warm spring Veterans Family Assistance Pro- door burning. Leaves and grass age but not more than eight years of Honors, recognizing an under- vliet, a Class Honor from the Col- problems, financial problems, hous- days when people are burning gram. According to state Coor- make a fine mulch for gardens; age by April 28 and who reside in graduate academic record equal to lege of Literature, Science, and tbe ing problems, drug and alcohol pro- debris from backyard cleanup WATERVLIET Arts. dinator Bob Rasche, "Through the they can also be plowed under to Southwestern Michigan. Con- at least half A's and half B's for two blems, and family problems. Birth , , chores," says Don Johnson, with program, we are reaching out to LAURIE AND EDDI BRULE OF JON ED S...are "glad to be back in enrich the soil. Composting yard "STUDENT OF testants will be judged on natural terms (one term for new students) Charles D. Kibler, Coloma, Class defects, learning disabilities, and the Forest Management Division of beauty, poise, personality, and Honor and Angell Scholar from the Vietnam veterans throughout the Watervliet." Combined, Laurie and Eddi boast 24 years in the hair styling debris turns it into excellent soil during 1990. emotional problems with the the Michigan Department of THE WEEK" stage presence. Required dress will College of Engineering. state of Michigan in an effort to help business. Their shop, in existence since 1977, was previously located at amendment that can be used to It is no accident that Brande In addition, 736 students were * children of Vietnam veterans are Natural Resources (DNR). "People be Sunday best (suit, dress slacks, Jeffrey C. Nelson, Benton Har- them find the resources needed for 400 N. Main in Watervliet before moving to Coloma. It is now back in enrich the soil or as a mulch to in- Fulton has very attractive teeth. named James B. Angell scholars. also areas of need addressed under forget that warm weather and win- shirt & tie, etc.) for the boys and bor, Class Honor and Branstran a resolution of their individual and hibit weed growth. Information on And it is understandable why 90 YEARS YOUNG...Gladys Hewitt celebrates her birthday with 5 They have maintained an all-A the program. According to Rasche, Watervliet at 379 N. Main. dy conditions dry dead grass and Sunday best (short party dress) for generations of her family. From the left are Amber Timm, in the arms of Prize from the College of family problems/' Services include cuts, perms, and colors; and hours are Tuesday how to construct and maintain a Brande might have an interest in record for two or more consecutive all Vietnam veterans should contact leaves into prime tinder for a the girls. her mother, Judy Timm; next to her is Rita Timm; and standing last is Literature, Science, and the Arts; .Vietnam veterans can access pro- through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. composter can be obtained from being an orthodontist. terms as undergraduates. the program to see if they can wildfire, even when the ground is Applications are available at the Gary Timm. Congratulations, Gladys! Lynn Ann Neuman, Benton Harbor, gram information and services by your local Cooperative Extension Brande Fulton, the daughter of Also, 230 members of the fresh- benefit from the program still wet." Blossomtime Office, 151 E. Napier Angell Scholar and Class Honor callipg 1-800-743-6640, which is a toll- Service office or from the DNR. Mike and Carol Fulton of Paw Paw man class received the William J. Spring wildfire can spread quick- Avenue, Benton Harbor, 926-7397, or from the College of Musk;, and free number. resources. Newspapers and many other Avenue, is selected as this week's Branstrom Prize, a book of their ly and do a large amount of damage Adent's Bridal Shop, St. Joseph. HONOR ROLL FRAZIER, WATERVLIET James G. Skidmore, also of Benton State Coordinator Rasche says, household items can be recycled in- Watervliet "Student of the Week." choice and a bookmark. The reci- before firefighters can arrive to put Deadline for entry is April 8. Entry GRADUATE, REPORTS TO Harbor, a Class Honor from the Col* 'With all due respect, our Vietnam stead of burned. Brande has a younger brother who COLOMA JUNIOR pients ranked in the top five percent MADD observes Victims them out. Homeowners must exer- fee of $50.00 is required. NAVAL HOSPITAL lege of Business Administration. j veterans fought every bit as hard as Open burning is unlawful in is a fifth-grader at North School. HIGH SCHOOL of their class. LEARNING CPR MAY cise care to avoid damaging their Serving as chairmen for the 1991 Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class A our ^nore recent heroes who par- Michigan without a burning permit A Watervliet Public Schools stu- SAVE A LIFE Rights Week property or the property of others. whenever the ground is not snow- Bud Prince & Princess Pageant are THIRD MARKING Mark L. Frazier, son of Natalie M jticipatecfc in Operation Desert dent since first grade, Brande, 15, is Hartstein of 309 Sutherland Avenue, •dSlorin. We want to put forth all the Another CPR class was held at "Everyone must always keep in covered. Burning permits are not Dale and Nancy Pallas of Dowa- PERIOD now a freshman. A solid student, giac. Watervliet, recently reported for T. effort we can to help them." the Coloma Fire Station on March mind that the state is facing conti- required for burning done in an ap- 26 and 28. Workers from Menasha Brande has earned A's and B's so Ending March 19,1991 duty at Naval Hospital, Newport, \ TJie program uses an extensive SSHSr -ScoftSesJS Capitols^ proved incinerator constructed of far this year. Brande says that her 8TH GRADE Rhode Island. Corporation in Coloma and Berrien 11 other national victim orgamza- ii|jraries parks and near crash i computerfted database of resource K masonry or metal with a metal PRINCIPAL'S LIST JCE favorite class is freshman English. COLOMA COMMUNITY | Tool Company in Eau Claire made tions, join together to focus public sjtes A 1977 graduate of Watervliet information which is used to pro- cover having holes no larger than Marie Gajewski, Jesse Hogue. {Hardware I up two-thirds of this beginners class attenUon on victii^ righte. This xoday in Michigan, MADD con- She rates Mr. Farac as her favorite SCHOOLS CALENDAR High School, he joined the Navy in • J i vide referral help to Vietnam 3/4 inch. Permits are free and can teacher because "He is the nicest HONOR ROLL March 1984. which consisted of about 20 year National Victims Rights Week ^^3 t0 assist victims and their Friday, April 12: LUNCH-Italian veterans and their family members be obtained by calling your local teacher." She likes school because Scott Bach, Cynthia Chapman, i to help them solve a wide array of students. "vL'L J " ^milies through their 19 local coun- SPRING WILDFLOWER DNR office or the U.S. Forest Ser- Sausage on Special Bun. Varsity "I can be with my friends." Not sur- Amber Gargano, Tana Gerlach, NASH OF WATERVLIET problems. . The program has been For information on learning CPR Victim Justice, a New Balance. ty chapters, four county community vice office nearest you. Depending Track at Paw Paw, 4:30 p.m.; Ten- CLASS prisingly, homework is what she nis, Paw Paw at Coloma, 4 p.m.; JV Nicole Ginter, Neil Harris, Cheri ARRIVES FOR DUTY AT operating in Kansas, Kentucky, as a group or an individual or even a Hopefully this suggests a balanced action teanis, and their toll-free vic- The Berrien County Parks upon the fire danger, burning per- 97 tim hone likes least about school. She is,pro- Baseball, Single, Gobies at Coloma, Jones, Floyd Kohn, Holly McClure, MARCH AIR FORCE BASE IN I New York, and Pennsylvania for recertification, you should contact hpfcmHa nt vltS Irl P 1^. We are busy conduc- Department will be sponsoring a mits may restrict when you can "HUE SUPPIIE5 LAST tin victil11 • ud of the fact that she was on the 4:30 p.m.; JV Softball, Single, Amy McKie, Michael Morlock, CALIFORNIA one year and has proven to be very Dave Woodward at 468-5267. troftorf fiirit thirp k hnfh 8 Advocacy workshops four-session Spring Wildflower burn or they may not be issued at and are varsity volleyball team this year, as Gobies at Coloma, 4:30 p.m. Ryan Noel, Kerrin Oliekan, Fame Air Force Sgt. Joseph S. Nash, an intfinp InH implementing Victim Im- Field Class at Love Creek Nature all. Some municipalities have dif- just a freshman. Saturday, April 13: Col- Pulliam, Tiffany Shields, Rita apprentice radiologic specialist, justice and compassion. Fairness pac^ panels across the state. Our Center beginning on April 17 at 6:30 ferent restrictions on open burning entitled p j| Questions about her future cause oma/Hagar Baseball/Softball Strahan, Becky Thomas, Amanda has arrived for duty at March Air means that v'ct'ms will be ub c awareness program supports p.m. This class will focus on the or may prohibit it entirely; check say in the criminal justice victim advocacy by promoting Brande to think very hard. Like Team Assignments, Washington Tumey, Michael Warman, Kim Force Base, California. 32 Gal, Trash Can 2 WHILE SLPWe* IAST 1 identification and life histories of with your local unit of government proceedings-not a veto or final say, change in public policy and aware- other young teenagers, she wants to Gym, 9-12 noon; Varsity Softball, Weber, Shywanna Young, and Car- He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. with Wheels 6 y the woodland wildflowers that before burning. but a voice. In Michigan, this voice " ^ ^ keep her options open but does see Doubleheader, LMC at Coloma, rie Zehm. Franklin D. Nash of 8509 Dan Smith Top quality con reorures locking lid Industrial Lawn Uffcif Always do any outdoor burning ana hondles with wheeis for bloom in our area betweeen mid- 9TH GRADE As AovamsM Finish your landscaping wirh ndged herself attending Michigan State 1:30 p.m.; Varsity Baseball, Road, Watervliet. oortaDilily. Designed for years of On hl?hpOf' interest to victims of drunk April and mid-May. During the four during the evening hours, after the Naiorji TV side polyethylene edging. Includes 20 University because "I just like Doubleheader, LMC at Coloma, PRINCIPAL'S LIST His wife, Lisa, is the daughter of use. '32^0 nLhtc A^ at onarfnt^H driving crashes are high education class sessions, participants will ex- wind has died down. Have a charg- feet with connector. 75648 R h A C Michigan State." 1:30 p.m. Rob Goetz, Betsy Kaucher, An- Duane and Catherine Selfors of 1213 c l n tht fowi ttlff scholarships available through plore several of the richest ed garden hose and shovel or rake Taking some inspiration from her Monday, April 15: LUNCH- thony Kraiger. Fifth Avenue N.E., Minot, North passage of the 1988 state constitu- If interested, contact the woodland wildflower locations in handy. Never burn when it's windy, tionaramendment. orthodontist. Dr. Duncan, Brande Country Steak Plate. Special Board HONOR ROLL Dakota. Watervliet AceHardware state office at 517-631-6233. Southwest Michigan. and never leave your fire unattend- All of us are grateful for a short envisions herself as an orthodontist of Education Meeting to Conduct Rufus Adams, Angel Atkins, The sergeant is a 1985 graduate of MAIN STREET, WATERVLIET 463-545? Please join us in observing Na- Class fee of $10/person or ed. Persian Gulf War and few military after college. Monthly Business, Administration Mark Collins, Angela Erny, Hope Watervliet High School. tional Victims Rights Week. $15/married couple includes entry Remember...only you can pre- J casualties. In contrast, since 1982 Congratulations to Brande Building, 8 p.m.; Athletic Boosters, Gagliardo, Shawn Hays, Lori Hind- Justice, both criminal and civil, can fees and materials. Class size is vent wildfires. 359,710 persons have lost their lives Fulton, "Student of the Week" and HS Media Center, 7 p.m.; Tennis, mon, Lisa Martin, Jason Mestre, .81 be a healing process for victims if limited *0 15. Additional class dates For further information contact: in alcohol-related traffic crashes. an aspiring orthodontist. LMC at Coloma, 4 p.m.; Varsity Lisa Phillipi, Brian Reed, Shawn .9 they are "allowed to experience are April 24, May 1, and May 15. Don Johnson in Lansing, 517-335- LlOl. The families and friends of all ffiose justice>» says Marian t,earson> Track at Dowagiac v/Cassopolis, Sarters, Natalie Schultz, Michele 2'j. Call 616-471-2617 for more infor- 3348; Scott Heather in Roscommon, 4:30 p.m. Steck, Cynthia Strejc, Juan Suasto, killed are also victims o. this violent spokesman for Victim Services of 517-275-5151; or Greg Lusk in Mar- N A T I D M A L mation or to register. Adrian Tavolacci, Tomecca 4nj crime. Add to the number of deaths MADD, Michigan. quette, 906-228-6561. Tuesday, April 16: LUNCH-Hot approximately 345,000 persons who Dog on Bun w/Everything. Thompson, Melissa Zerbe. CABLE MONTH suffer injuries due to drunk driving Wednesday, April 17: LUNCH- The Principal's List includes related crashes each year. About Pizza. Bingo, HS Cafeteria, 6-11 those honor students who have a Choose from 8 to 14 horsepower engines and 2528" or 33' 80,000 of those injured are serious p.m.; Boys Varsity Track at straight "A" average. To qualify cutting decks. and life-changing. Sobering, isn't it! HORTICULTURAL Watervliet, 4:30 p.m.; Tennis, for the Honor Roll, a student must Effortless five-speed on-the-go shifting. The American Forestry Council, Warning: AGENT APPOINTED Brandywine at Coloma, 4:30 p.m. have at least a "B" average with no Hi-Vac system for more clean-up power is conjunction with MADD, is Thursday, April 18: LUNCH- grades less than a "B." Citizenship Electric start available. donating trees to be planted in FOR BERRIEN Sloppy Joe on Bun. Varsity Softball, must be satisfactory in all classes. Converts for bagging or recycling with a vanety of accessories. memorial groves. The trees will be ESPN Is Spreading COUNTY Doubleheader at Dowagiac, 4 p.m.; Ask about ourlbtal Protection Warranty. You provide usual a living memorial to those who have Gary E. Thornton, of Chelsea, Varsity Baseball, Doubleheader at maintenance, we cover full repairs free for two years. No died. Local MADD chapters have Michigan, began his duties April 1, Dowagiac, 4 p.m.; JV Softball, questions asked Baseball Fever! 1991, as the Michigan State Univer- Doubleheader, Dowagiac at Col- Snap-Credit gives you no monthly payments for 90 days. sity Cooperative Extension Service oma, 4 p.m.; JV Baseball, We Want Your News v- Ask your dealer for details. EARN horticultural agent for Berrien Doubleheader, Dowagiac at Col- Send it to the County. oma, 4 p.m. TRI CITY RECORD He will be responsible for exten- Friday, April 19: LUNCH-Cheese Box 7, 138 N. Main St. SNAPPER. or Sausage Pizza. Chris Joslyn sion educational programs for pro- Watervliet, MI 49098 Benefit Supper, Washington Gym, ducers and marketers of fruit and fax (616) 463 8329 I vegetables and will share respon- 5:30-7 p.m.; Girls Varsity Track at sibilities in farm financial manage- Watervliet, 4:30 p.m. ir you ment and pest management educa- You can earn hundred* ufj tion. dollars for your club or i^roupi by selling subscriptions to the I Thornton obtained a bachelor's NILSON'S Tri-City Record. degree in horticulture from Cornell The Record will donate aj University in 1983. He was a field There's Never Been generous portion ot the paid j subscription price to your non-1 representative for Seneca Foods SALES & SERVICE profit organization or school | during 1983-84, sales manager for W. RED ARROW group. The Record will provide I Thornton Real Estate from 1984 to A Better Time For The advertising support and sales j WATERVLIET 463-3298 supplies for the campaign. 1988 and, at the time of his appoint- CaU Kar' Bayer at 463-6397 j ment, the Washtenaw County Ex- for further information. tension horticultural agent. RECYCLER® MOWER * > Thornton will work out of the Ber- Researchers estimate that yard waste accounts for up to 20% (50% in i rien County Cooperative Extension summer months) of the volume of waste delivered to landfills. As the nation s TALA MEDICAL CENTEL Service office at 5060 St. Joseph landfills fill up. many states,I counties,, and munidpalitie...V....WIWUII VIWsW noIIW»w» prohibit 1 Avenue, Stevensville. The phone sending grass clippings to landfills. The RECYCLER" MOWER helps solve the number is 616-429-2425 or by way of nation's landfill dilemma while helping you to have a healthy lawn. 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I Page 1-4 Tht Tri City Record April UK I1)1)I WATERVLIET Van Buren County Association of Retired SCHOOLS TO SIGN PARTNERSHIP WITH School Personnel to hold first yearly meeting JONES INTERCABLE Watervliet Public Schools will be By Raoma R. Sloan nish a practical basis for united ac- education and/or membersliip and forming its first educational part- The Van Buren County Associa- tion for those devoted to the cause of community welfare. nership for the 1990-91 school year tion of Retired School Personnel i -j' A with Jones Intercable, it was an- t will hold its first meeting of the year r nounced by Superintendent Bruce on Tuesday, April 16, at the Van Watson. This will be the fourteenth Buren County Vocational-Technical signing in the four years the Part- Center in Lawrence. nership in Education has been in The Executive Board will meet at operation. Mr. Bruce Catter, 11:00 a.m. and the membership at 12:30 p.m. Luncheon will be by the General Manager for Jones Inter- FOR THE WCAD cable, will be on hand to offer com- Vocational-Technical Center Foods ments in this kickoff ceremony at Department. The program will be Watervliet High School. pictures of Russia, given by Bob 4 4We are pleased to have the Adams. resources and personnel at Jones The VBCARSP is a chapter of the Intercable working with us," Wat- Michigan Association of Retired son said. 44We want our students to School Personnel, the only school learn about high technology and the retiree organization in Michigan cable TV industry. They have a lot MAX'S PLACE IN COLOMA HAS NEW operated by and for school retirees. to offer our children. I know our OWNERS...Patti and Dave Clements have pur- Its purpose is to (1) promote the children appreciate the education chased the restaurant along with its catering ser- social, professional, economic, and provided by Jones Intercable." vice. Specials for breakfast, lunch, and dinner are legislative interests and general The official signing of the educa- served daily, including prime rib on weekends. welfare of its members; and (2) fur- tional partnership will be held Fri- Monday through Friday, Max's Place opens at 9 day, April 12, at 11:40 a.m. in the a.m. and on Saturday and Sunday it opens at 8 a.m. Watervliet High School auditor- Watch for Patti and Dave's Grand Opening in May! ium. All community members are .... invited to attend. Signing this "educational partnership" along with Mr. Catter and Superintendent Berrien General forms Community Advisory Council on Geriatrics liii Watson will be Mr. Ken Bannen, WATERVLIET SOUTH ELEMENTARY...will celebrate National High School Principal, and Mary Members and guests ot a newly- Library Week's "Reach for the World" theme April 14-21 by sponsoring a Lou Long from the Board of Educa- and identify what the older adult in Bruce, President of Berrien announced Community Advisory our community perceives to be Great American Read Aloud. This will be held on Wednesday, April 17, tion. General Hospital. "We feel a par- from 2:40-2:55 p.m., according to library manager Sandie Pullins. Council on Geriatrics of Berrien unmet health care service needs Future educational partnerships ticular commitment and respon- Following the national theme of "Read Succeed," all classes will utilize are being planned for the '91-92 General Hospital heard Nancy and to provide insight and direction Crandall, Director of the Michigan sibility of service to the older adult. this time for silent reading. school year. in developing the focus and goals of That is why I am especially excited 44 Office of Services to the Aging, Berrien General's Geriatric Service The entire month of April is also National Media Center Month. In ap- We feel that 'Partnerships in about the formation of this group preciation for Watervliet K-12 students' patronage and cooperation with discuss her office's services and programs in meeting the identified Education' are excellent means for and look forward to very valuable their media centers by returning their books on time, bookmarks will be sharing community resources and future at the Council's meeting held health care service needs of the Wednesday, March 20, at the Ben- input and results through their given out as a token of "thank you." developing the talents of our older adult. work." 4< ton Harbor Holiday Inn. Members of the Council represent Shown in the photo, from the left, are two South Elementary students, children," Watson said. We are Nancy Crandall was appointed by Jeremy Elliott and Amber Smith. confident that the mutual exchange Ms. Crandall spoke on the ser- a diversity of interests and exper- vices offered through her office, Governor Engler as Director of the of people, programs, and informa- tise and are drawn from providers, Michigan Office of Services to the tion will be a rewarding experience which is responsible for developing advocates, and consumers of and managing state programs for Aging in January of this year. Prior for all parties." geriatric services. Current Com- to this, she had served one term as a McCORMICKS older adults. She also presented her munity Council members include: plans for the future of the office in state representative in the Janey Waterhouse, Chairman, Michigan House from the 97th Brackenridge the face of state cutbacks. Niles; Nancy Clark, Berrien County PHOTO EXPRESS Following Ms. Crandall, Robert House District, covering Muskegon. Commissioner, Benton Harbor; While a representative, she serv- named to Dolsen, Executive Director of the Gretchen Detgen, Attorney, St. 'Photos in a Flash' Region 4 Area Agency on Aging, ed as Assistant Minority Whip and Joseph; Dr. William Emery, Sf. Minority Vice Chair of the Mental Inside Farmer Friday's, (ioloma IformeH^^PhiT^^ Redistricting presented his views on local direc- Joseph; Paula French, Executive tions in services for the aging and Health Committee. DOLIHLE Committee Director, St. Joseph-Lincoln Senior A registered nurse, Ms. Crandall HOUR aging issues. Center; Jacqueline Kinsman, Assis- PRINTS has worked in obstetrics and pedia- PHOTOS The formation of the Community tant Professor of Nursing, Andrews m;/n trics, as well as general nursing. TUES, X THLHS. State Rep. Robert Brackenridge, Advisory Council on Geriatrics as University; Robert Molhoek, St. l |35m||| & I IO| R-St. Joseph, is one of 17 lawmakers an advilBory group to Berrien She taught psychiatric nursing and Joseph; Michael Mortimore, Ber? also worked in the Community SUPPLIES FRAMES • 8LIDE8 •ENLARGEMENTS appointed by the House speaker to a General Hospital was officially an- rien County Health Departpr^nt: special committee that will work on nounced at the meeting by Hospital Relations Department at Hackley Daily UPS Delivery • FAX Service Stephen Nisbet, AARP Represen- Hospital in Muskegon. redistricting boundaries for the trustee and Chairman of the Coun- tative, St. Joseph; Charles Paine, state House and Senate. cil, Janey Waterhouse of Niles. For more information on Berrien M.D., Medical Director, Mattii General Hospital's Community Ad- Michigan's state and national Representatives of area service Geriatric Center, Berrien General political districts are reviewed agencies were also invited to the visory Council on Geriatrics, con- NOW with LOWER Prices & LONGER Hours! Hospital; Margaret Parrott, Niles; tact the Marketing Communica- after each census to reflect popula- meeting. Giva Tillman, Director, Central OPEN Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. tion changes. A second House com- The purpose of the Council is 44to tions Department at the hospital at County Center for Senior Citizens; 616-471-5669. mittee was formed to redraw con- establish a forum among communi- and Eleanor VanDyke, Niles. gressional boundaries. ty leaders for the discussion and "Berrien General Hospital has 468-7220 House Republican Leader Paul communication of issues and con- had a tradition of over 140 years of Hillegonds, R-Holland, commended cerns regarding the health care uninterrupted service in the Brackenridge on his appointment. system needs of the community's delivery of needed care services to 'Representative Brackenridge older adults," according to the elderly and underserved of Ber- will be an asset to this crucial pro- Waterhouse. rien County," according to Sandra ject," Hillegonds said. 44During his The Council's role is to review first three months in office he has BALLOONS * shown the ability to be an effective kiddies! and conscientious legislator. This * appointment demonstrates the con- ALLERGY CLINIC fidence he has earned from both Are you suffering from allergies such as, parties. hayfever, asthma, runny nose, etc.? "His leadership and ability to understand all sides of an issue will for an appointment, please call ensure that the final redistricting plan is in Michigan's best S.R. Ravi. MD interests." 621-2166 Brackenridge's committee faces the difficult task of making sure that each state district is repre- sented fairly. With the census changing in many districts through- out the state, Brackenridge will have to make sure that the ratio of population per representative is Watervliet 66 balanced. . "Our goal is to devise a fair plan that is acceptable to the Legislature and governor," Brackenridge said. WEEKLY iPECIA LS "The inabilty of legislators to reach an agreement 10 years ago forced the courts to determine Michigan's WHOLE MILK TIC TACS % reapportionment. Having members on both committees from various areas of the state will keep this in $ the legislative arena. 44 { My colleagues and I are well aware of the importance of this challenging assignment. Despite the political objectives of both par- ties, I believe we will work out an equitable plan that best serves the y needs of Michigan residents." MATTRESS Pillowtop • TOUGHLOVE TO MEET APRIL 16 IN * STEVENSVILLE 269 A special meeting is to be held'al 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16,'in the nursery of the Stevensville United Methodist on 5506 Ridge NANCY'S Road in Stevensville. Tonight's FURNITURE «>$&& meeting will highlight suggestions X I DVUUEBV | Phone 468-5200 r on how to use TougWove in Berrien WATERVLIET 66 WELSH OIL yC I JmmmimmmmJ 6671 Red Arrow Hwy.. Coloma " ^ County. Main St. & Red Arrow