Legislative Reports Family Heirlooms Local Obituaries Calendar of Events Sports & Outdoors Public Notices See Page 2 See Page 4 See Page 8 See Page 10 See Page 11 See Page 12 THE TRI-CITY RECORD 35* Vol. 107 - No. 49 RED ARROW EDITION OF THE WATERVLIET RECORD, COLOMA COURIER & HARTFORD NEWS December 4,1991
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By Sandy Deyne ST: Two well-known area men who Watervliet survived the attack on Pearl Har- % Mayor Robert bor 50 years ago will reflect on their * Flaherty (left) experiences that day in a television was eating his special to be broadcast this week. breakfast Robert Flaherty, Mayor of Water- aboard the USS vliet, and Ted Blahnik, retired New Orleans, Watervliet and Coloma teacher, anchored in spent Tuesday, December 3, and Pearl Harbor, Wednesday, December 4, sharing when the their recollections of December 7, bombs began PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR...Ted Blahnik is shown with a model off his 1941, with Watervliet fifth-, eighth-, to fall fifty ship, the USS Helena. Though the ship was both bombed and torpedoed, it and eleventh-grade students. The years ago. was repaired and went on to fight at Guadalcanal and was finally sunk near Watervliet High School media pro- Vella La Vella. Blahnik endured almost three days in the water before duction class has videotaped the Island, which is in the middle of rescue. history lessons by Flaherty and Pearl Harbor. Putting on his SANTA CAME TO TOWN...Monday night in Watervliet. The jolly elf was Blahnik which will be aired on , headset to relay information, he escorted down Main St. by the Watervliet Police and Fire departments and Jones Inter cable Channel 41 at the tried to contact sky control but did the High School Marching Band. Following the community tree lighting and following times: Thursday, not get any answer. Figuring he What they were doing at time of attack being presented the "Key to the City" by Mayor Robert Flaherty, Santa met December 5, at 7:00 p.m.; Friday, was useless in that position, Blahnik with happy children at his North Pole Headquarters located in Gargano December 6, at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 said he went down on the mount and Custom Carpets. Pictured is Kelsey Harness telling Santa her Christmas p.m.; and Saturday, December 7, at acted as a first-loader. He had Hartford "philosophers" wishes. Santa will be at the North Pole the next three Saturdays to visit with 8:00 a.m., 12:55 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. never done this before, he said, but children from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., compliments of the WBA. Flaherty was a seaman first class continued to spend most of "an in- (Karl Bayer photo) aboard the heavy cruiser USS New teresting day" there. remember Pearl Harbor Orleans on which he worked in the A Japanese plane dropped a ship's store. At the time of the at- torpedo during the attack which By Roy M. Davis where I was exactly, but im- tack, Flaherty said he was in the went underneath the USS Oglala, Modern communication flashes mediately a song flashed through Hometown store eating his breakfast. As the right next to the Helena. The tragic news around the world in a my mind, 'You're in the Army now,' alarm sounded, Flaherty headed Oglala, a World War I minelayer, matter of minutes. Such was the and 6 months later I was." for his battle station-one of the sunk and the Helena was also hit at case on December 7,1941, when the Don Mosher: "I was in high ship's 8-inch guns, which he said this time, killing a lot of men Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, school and it didn't affect my life Holiday was useless for defense against at- aboard, Blahnik said. starting World War H. The horror of that much until I was drafted in tacking planes. He was sent to the Receiving repairs and better guns that moment was imprinted on the 1944. I spent my 19th birthday magazine to send up shells, where following the attack on Pearl Har- collective memory of U.S. citizens fighting in the Battle of the Bulge." he said he spent4 4 the fastest day of bor, the Helena was involved in the for all time. Larry Peirce: "That day I was at Happenings my life.,, naval Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942 Recently, the Record's Paw Paw the Heart Theatre-took my sister to Throughout the attack, the New and was eventually sunk by a River correspondent wandered into the show after Sunday dinner. Aunt Orleans received shrapnel and frag- torpedo attack off the Solomon a morning philosophers' club Julia and Uncle Don Cutler were at For more Holiday events see page 14 CHRISTMAS ment damage. Islands in 1943. Blahnik, who was meeting at Hook's Drug Store in our house. They stopped the movie Blahnik was a seaman first class aboard at that time, spent almost Hartford. "Where were you," he and Lil came out and said, 'The war OPEN HOUSE aboard the USS Helena. At the time three days on a raft before he was asked, "and what were you doing has started. Everyone should go COLOMA LIONS TO A Christmas open house will be the alarm sounded, he said he head- rescued by natives. when you heard about Pearl Har- home.' I can remember saying, SPONSOR BREAKFAST held at the Hartford Public Library ed for his battle station-the tub on Both men will be honored this bor?" 'Where is Pearl Harbor anyway, on Saturday, December 14, from m WITH SANTA an anti-aircraft gun. From that week as they will each be presented Hook's Drug Store clerks Sara and why do we have to go home? 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. View an old- Coloma Lions Club is having its osition, he said he saw dive a special congressional medal for and Claudia (looking a little puzzl- Harold Walker (musing for a mo- annual Breakfast with Santa on fashioned decor while feasting on ombers diving down on Ford Pearl Harbor veterans. ment): "When President Kennedy cookies and punch. E ed): "We weren't even born until Sunday, December 8, at Washing- after that, so how could we know?" was shot, I was pumping gas at my ton Elementary School in Coloma Bud Pitcher, putting down his cof- station. A woman sat there in her from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. LOCAL MARINES fee cup: "I was just a kid, sitting at car with the radio on and she was Breakfast includes pancakes, cof- Lakefront land sale date home that day with my parents. I crying." fee, juice and sausage. The price of TO SPONSOR didn't realize until later what was Then Harold turned and said: the breakfast is: adults, $3.50; TOYS FOR TOTS happening." "Sara, we're out of coffee here. children up to 12, $2.50. For many years, the United set by Coloma Township Neil Schaus: "I wasn't born yet. How about putting on another pot...I Bring the kids to see Santa and But just recently my daughter said was seven years old and I can't States Marine Corps has par- By Bob Lohr night's regular business meeting, have their pictures taken with him. ticipated in a program for young she would like to see the memorial really remember Pearl Harbor." The Coloma Township Board has that he was advised of the pro- at Pearl Harbor, so maybe we will Evie Babcock: "I was visiting my children by way of distribution of set the date for a public auction to cedures to follow for the auction toys. Again this year, the Marine take a trip over there." cousin in Champaign, Illinois. It WATERVLIET PTO dispose of a small parcel of land it after correspondence with Town- Fred Ward, reaching for more was Sunday afternoon and we were Corps League of Southwestern owns on Little Paw Paw Lake. ship attorney James Ford. Michigan Area will continue with coffee: "I was 11 years old at the listening to the Bears-Packers foot- TO HOLD The Board moved to set March 2 Moser stated that title insurance time and don't really remember. I ball game. The announcement this project. as the date to publicly auction off a is to be purchased for the fair COOKIE WALK Vic Wier, of the Wolverine was shocked and surprised, but it came and we thought someone was The Watervliet Elementary piece of Township-owned property market value of the land after that didn't affect me personally for a playing a joke. But it was no joke! Detachment of the Wolverine located between the lake and Little has been determined by the Town- Parent-Teacher Organization is Marine Corps League, announces while. My folks knew what it meant- Next day so many troops were go- holding a Christmas fund-raiser on Paw Paw Lake Road near the in- ship assessor. After the title in- -my Dad was a veteran of World ing in and out of nearby Chanute that the Coloma United Methodist tersection of Interlochen Avenue. surance has been purchased, it. Thursday, December 5, from 6-8 Church will again be a collection War I." Field we could hardly get standing p.m. at North Elementary School. Township trustee Matthew Moser See LAND on page 14 Vere Shindeldecker, with a smile room on the train back to T and distribution center for the told the Board, at last Monday Tin? P 0 is iiosting a "Cookie Coloma-Hartford-Watervliet area as he remembered: "I don't know Michigan!" Walk" al hich several varieties of (Other collection centers are at homemade holiday cookies will be Washington and Coloma Elemen- offered for sale at $2 per box. These tary schools). cookies will lie cooked and donated Anyone who has toys, either new b} parent-- and teachers of Water- or used (in good condition), and who Pearl Harbor memorial service set at Aviation Museum vliet elementary students. would like to donate them to the Santa will 'je on hand to listen to USMC TOYS FOR TOTS program Christmas wishes, and pictures will By Gerald Pahl, Director who died during the sneak attack. dance and those who gave the "last may do so by dropping them off at Education Marketing zoo Aviation History Museum be available for $2 each. Please the indicated locations. December 7, 1991. Beginning at But the museum, the City of Kala- full measure of devotion." plan to join the Watervliet PTO for The most dramatic historical mazoo, and the United States Con- In addition to the ceremonies, the Mr. and Mrs. Wier will be at the event in modern U.S. history, the 12:55 p.m. (local time of the attack an evening of Christmas fun. All in Hawaii) the museum will conduct gress will also recognize those who museum will have displays on Pearl Coloma United Methodist Church Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, proceeds will be used for student ac- a Memorial Service honoring those survived that event in history which Harbor and Wake Island (attacked on Friday, December 20, from 10 will be remembered at the Kalama- tivities at Watervliet North and a.m. to 2 p.m. to distribute the toys. drew the U.S. into World War II. also) as well as an art exhibit with South Elementary schools. For more information, call Vic or Over 25 local Pearl Harbor sur- original works of artists Chris Lois Wier at 429-7914. You may also Dr. Boothby honored by vivors have been contacted and Kowall, Rick Herter, Sid Ashcroft, COLOMA AMERICAN give them names of families in need many have agreed to attend the ser- and George Sperl. The Desert of Christmas toys. vice. Representative Howard Wolpe Storm Welcome Home Committee LEGION AUXILIARY Veterans Administration will present congressional medals will 3lso be displaying the banner with signatures it had on display #362 TO HOST VICTORIAN By Sandy Deyne hospital in Battle Creek since 1976. to the men and Kalamazoo Coun- this spring and summer at the air- Carl Boothby, a well-known Growing up in Gobies, Michigan, cilman Lance Ferraro will present CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS AT THE port terminal. Time will also be physician in the Tri-City area, was Boothby served in the United States the veterans with proclamations CHRISTMAS PARTY MORTON HOUSE made available to meet with the honored at the Veterans Admini- Air Force as a flight surgeon. Dur- declaring December 7,1991, "Pearl Santa Claus will arrive at the Col- survivors individually. MUSEUM stration's hospital in Battle Creek ing World War II, he went through Harbor Memorial Day" and recog- oma American Legion Post at 2:15 nizing the men for their efforts in You can visit the Kalamazoo Air On December 7 and 8 from 1-5 last month. the North African campaign. Fol- p.m. on Sunday, December 8. p.m., the Morton House Museum lowing his discharge from the Air defending their country. Zoo by either car or plane. By car, The annual children's Christmas An open house was held on Thurs- will present a Victorian Christmas. day, November 14, to honor Force, Boothby set up an office in Past President of the take 1-94 to the Portgage Road exit party, sponsored by the Auxiliary Sponsored by the Benton Harbor-St. Hartford across from Ely Park on Guadalcanal Campaign Veterans (//78). Take Portgage Road south and donations, will begin at 2:00 Boothby for his 50 years in the Joseph Federation of Women's medical profession. According to Main Street. He later moved his Association, and a Pearl Harbor two traffic lights. At Milham Road, p.m. Gifts should be taken and Clubs, this event will feature Vic- practice to South Center Street. survivor himself, Ted Blahnik will turn left (east) and the museum is name-tagged for each child atten- Karen Vanderbeen, a spokesman torian desserts, toys, candies, bak- for the hospital located in the Boothby's two brothers, who are address attendees on behalf of the at the end of the road. By plane, ding and cost no more than $5. ed goods and entertainment. Come now deceased, were also physicians survivors. Comstock VFW Post 6252 simply fly to the Kalamazoo/Battle Santa will have a gift for each former Fort Custer, Boothby was and spend some time in Christmas presented with a Director's Accom- and maintained offices in Law- will provide a Color Guard and Creek International Airport and child and the Auxiliary will provide 21-Gun Salute. The museum will fly past. Cost is $3.00 for adults and modation from the hospital's Board rence. Boothby and his wife, Lyall, taxi up on the museum's flight deck. refreshments. $1.50 for children. Morton House raised four children in Hartford, in- its P-40 Curtiss Warhawk and FM-2 (Museum hours: Monday-Satur- Clara Woods is chairman of the of Directors. He has served the Museum is located at 501 Ter- Veterans Administration since 1973, cluding Sharon, Cheryl, Carl and Grumman Wildcat (weather per- day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 party and will be assisted by Kathy mitting) in honor of those in atten- ritorial, Benton Harbor. she said, and has been with the Daryl. p.m.) Blatchford as co-chairman.
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Page 2 The Tri City Rc cord Decern her 4, 1991 IEGISLATIVE REPORTS are written ex- December 4, 1991 The Tri City Record Pane J clus velv for The Tri-City Record by Con- view with a top modeling agency, s essman Fred Upton, state Represen a jve and an exciting fashion photo ses- lob Brackenridge and state Representative sion. LEGISLATIVE James (Mick) Middaugh. Hartford removes assessor Thev write of issues affecting our country Miss Michigan USA 1992 will also LETTERS & COL UMNS receive exciting wardrobe gifts as and weekly newsletter designed to and slate in general and the area in par- over state revenue loss TEXAS READER MICHIGAN The task force also is urging Con- REPORTS ticular. Your comments and questions are well as her national competition gress to permanently enact low- help them develop healthy lifestyle welcomed; write in care of the Record. evening gown from fashions by REQUESTS COPIES LEGISLATIVE TASK income housing tax credits while habits. Motivational health screen- By Phyliss Buechner for a contribution to help with the Christina. Other state prizes will be FORCE ISSUES WAYS preserving deductions for mortgage ings and exercise activities are Hartford City Council members costs of publishings, trailers and a $500 cash award for wardrobe OF AREA BOOKS scheduled at area health facilities. approved a motion at their business labor. (Written Nov. 23,1991) TO MAKE HOUSING interest and property taxes. district to pay these most honorable shopping, a fabulous fur coat from- "The process needs to be stream- To register, teams need to send a Americans and their families the meeting held Monday, November A letter was read from the Van the Michigan Trappers Association, j Dear Anne, Karl, Bonnie (and 25, to make a final payment of $900 Buren County Road Commission anyone else there that I've met): AFFORDABLE lined at every level. Government representative to one of the respect and recognition they so as well as the all-expense paid trip,, Regulatory barriers and high pro- to Dan Leonard, the City's current advising that the work on the storm Please arrange for me to receive should assist and coordinate instead captain's meetings: richly deserve. to the CBS telecast of the national' perty taxes must be reduced if hous- Wednesday, December 4, at 4:30 Assessor, for services rendered sewer drains from Marion Street to (by mail) one copy of ''Trails from of being a hindrance," Bracken- On the day after the brutal attack, finals for the opportunity to com-, ing in Michigan is to become more p.m. or Wednesday, December 11, through November 30,1991, subject the west City Limits was com- Shingle DigginV as advertised .n drige said. President Roosevelt requested that pete for the prestigious title of Missi affordable, a legislative task force to all property belonging to the City pleted. A request was approved for your paper. Since there probably House Republican Leader Paul at 4:30 p.m. — both in the Lake Congress declare war on the USA 1992 and thousands of dollars, said in announcing 20 recommenda- of Hartford being returned to them. payment of the bill of $19,541.83, will be a charge for mailing the Hillegonds, R-Holland, agreed with Michigan College Blue Lecture Japanese Empire, making the pro- in cash and prizes. ; tions to help remove such im- At last week's work-study session, a substantially lower than the book, I have left for you the details the task force that Michigan should Hall; or phetic statement that this event A highly-qualified panel of judges* pediments. Thursday, December 5, at 4:30 letter was read from the state infor- original estimate of $34,434.50. to complete the enclosed check. recognize affordable housing as a marked "a date which will live in is being appointed to select Miss. Rep. Bob Brackenridge, a p.m. at South Campus — Lake In other matters, the Council ap- Of course, there is a great deal of state goal. infamy." History has proven him ming the City that reports the asses- Michigan USA 1992. The panel will' member of the House Republican Michigan College, Room 202. Kristina Marie Kramer differences in climatic conditions "The power to regulate is dele- correct in forecasting this water- sor were supposed to file had not proved motions to close City Hall include local authorities in fashion,, Task Force on Affordable Housing, The entry fee is $120 for 5-7 here and in Michigan. We have had gated to localities by the state. shed event in world history. been received. Because of this, pay- the day after Thanksgiving. health and beauty businesses. ] said the gap between demand and member teams, $180 for 8-10 While state government may not be When remembering the tragedy ment was being withheld and the Ci- Members also adopted motions to The 1992 Miss Michigan USA, one freeze here this winter — about supply of affordable housing is member teams. Questions may be three weeks ago — and we are responsible for all regulatory bar- of Pearl Harbor and its significance ty could lose $79,000. Leonard failed amend the personnel policy to in- COLOMA GRADUATE pageant will be held on Sunday,; growing wider. directed to Janie Colton, Berrien scheduled to have another freeze riers, it can use leverage to U.S. Congressman Fred Upton to all of us, we reflect on the words to attend a meeting scheduled with clude that day as a paid holiday for December 1, at 4:00 p.m. at the. "The dream of homeownership is County Health Department, TN tonight. However I did my last lawn eliminate them while putting its 4th District: 1607 Longworth House City representatives and did not all employees except those covered beautiful Detroit Airport Radisson^ fading away for much of our popula- 428-5000. Office Bids' Washington, D.C. 20515 mowing for 1990 today. I just own house in order," Hillegonds return their telephone calls. Those under collective bargaining. They MISS MICHIGAN Hotel. The show will be hosted by^ tion," said Brackenridge, R-St. 982-1986 or 1-202-225-3761 of the House of Representatives wanted to gather up some fallen said. report form blanks were obtained also amended the personnel policy USA PAGEANT Detroit entertainer Tom Mazzaro Joseph. "As this dream is deferred, Chaplain when he said the morning r leaves and level the height of the This is the 17th report to be issued by the City, filled out by the County regarding paid vacations, also ex- The prepageant activities for the and Miss Michigan USA 1991, Leann* the lack of decent housing affects PEARL HARBOR DAY PEARL HARBOR prayer the day after President grass. Probably my first lawn mow- by the House Republican Policy Equalization Department and for- cept those covered by a collective 1992 Miss Michigan USA pageant Rothi, who will crown her suc-> employment, business growth and % ing for 1992 will be about the first of Committee since it was created by OBSERVANCE VETERANS SOON TO Roosevelt asked Congress for a warded to the state. Payment to the bargaining agreement. They shall are under way with rehearsals, in- cessor. } the ability of our children to reach March. After living here for 45 Hillegonds in 1987. On Friday, December 6, at 12:55 declaration of war. He pray "...in City is expected to be made. be entitled as follows: (listed first is formation meetings, photogenic Kristina is a student at South- their fullest potential. I'm concern- RECEIVE years, I don't look forward to cold p.m., in observance of Pearl Harbor the deeper processes of our nation's Following that action, the Council length of service, second is vacation judging, as well as the final event, western Michigan College. She has- ed when 40 percent of married weather. Likewise, I don't look for- SIGN UP NOW FOR Day, a wreath will be placed at the WELL-DESERVED soul, hold us steadfastly to the approved a motion to accept the time) one year, one week; two all taking place at the beautiful been sponsored by Kramer Farms^ ward to some of the hot weather couples and three out of every four base of the main flagpole at Fort realization that the richest proposal of Brousseau Appraisal years, Ite weeks; three years, two Detroit Airport Radisson, "The Of- her family and friends. single adults cannot afford a THE "DUMP YOUR MEDALS during the summer! Custer National Cemetery, Augus- By Congressman Fred Upton garments of a country's character Services from Cass County to be the weeks; four years, 2% weeks; five ficial Home of the Miss Michigan median-priced house, which is Also, one issue of your paper PLUMP" CONTEST ta, Michigan, by Mr. Donald K. December 7, 1991, is the 50th an- are often sewed with the crimson City Assessor and perform main- years, three weeks; six years, USA Pageant." $60,000 in the Midwest." described a book being written Berrien County Health Depart- Branson, a Pearl Harbor survivor. niversary of the bombing of Pearl threads of sacrifice and suffering. tenance of all assessable real estate weeks; and seven or more years, Among the contestants in this The task force, started in 1989, about more recent citizens of your ment and Lake Michigan College Eugene Chambers, Cemetery Harbor. This unprovoked attack Keep us free from passion and hate within the City at a cost of $536 per four weeks. A motion was also ap- year's competition is 19-year-old made its conclusion after a community and specifically men- will co-sponsor the seventh annual Director, will deliver the address catapulted America into World War and bless our land with the enduring Frobel & Thomas month for 25 months beginning proved to give all employees a gift Kristina Marie Kramer of Benton statewide series of hearings, in- "Dump Your Plump" contest and Chaplain Delmer Case of the prizes of national unity, honor and December 1, 1991, through certificate for Christmas for a ham tioned Maxine Hanna Brule who II and a new role as the world ,, Harbor, a 1990 graduate of Coloma was my seventh-grade history cluding a stop in Benton Harbor this January 10 through March 20,1992. VA Medical Center Chaplain Ser- integrity. December 31, 1993. or a turkey. High School. Kristina is the summer. The group recommends: leader in defense of liberty and exchange vows ORDER OF THE teacher the first year that she Schools and businesses are invited vice will provide the invocation and justice for all. As recipients of a congressional A motion was approved to adver- The December 23 regular busi- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard -calling for a review by federal, taught in Watervliet. Since I "fell in to form 5-10 member teams and benediction. The selected time of medal. Pearl Harbor veterans will Pamela Sue Frobel of Port Virginia. Both were dressed the tise in two publications for a City ness meeting was cancelled and will Kramer. Kristina's life ambition is EASTERN STAR state and local governments on how To honor the courageous service love" with her too — as a seventh- make a commitment to exercise 12:55 p.m. for the wreath placing always be remembered as the ones Huron, Michigan, and David An- same as the matron of honor. Manager, with cost of the ads not to be held along with the work-study to become a model and work toward TO MEET to reduce regulatory barriers to af- of Pearl Harbor veterans. Congress grader — I would appreciate know- five times weekly. coincides with 7:55 a.m. Hawaii who were the first to fight in World drew Thomas, also of Port Huron, The best man was Dale Tucker of exceed $175. Resumes must be meeting on December 16. becoming a paralegal. Should she Watervliet Chapter #232, Order of fordable housing and help provide enacted legislation to provide these ing when that book becomes The 1,200 participants in the 1991 time. War II to protect the freedoms and were married in a 5:00 p.m. Hinsdale, Illinois. Thomas Price of received by January 24,1992. A resolution was adopted to be crowned Miss Michigan USA the Eastern Star, will meet at the model codes and technical special veterans of our Armed Ser- available. contest had an average weight loss The public is cordially invited to liberties that Americans hold so ceremony on Saturday, November Port Huron and Eric Carter of The Council approved a motion to recognize the service of and to 1992, Kristina will represent Masonic Temple on Monday, Dec- assistance vices with congressional medals. I do enjoy reading the "Record" of 8.2 pounds, according to Janie attend. dear. 2, at Grace Episcopal Church in Midland, Michigan, were ushers. adopt the Van Buren County Solid honor Peter J. Russell for over 10 Michigan in the 1991 Miss USA ember 9, at 8:00 p.m. -enacting legislation that I will soon be presenting the even though I seldom find articles Colton, contest coordinator. Our Pearl Harbor ceremony in Port Huron, with the Rev. Dr. John Immediately following the cere- Waste Plan. Amy Poda, from the years of service to the City as pageant, which will air live on CBS A School of Instruction for of- shortens the property tax fore- medals to Fourth District Pearl about people that I remember. I All contestants receive a manual SUBSCRIBE TO THE Paw Paw will be on December 7 at Boucher officiating. mony, a reception was held at Black Cooperative Extension Services, Wastewater Treatment Plant in February of 1992. ficers will be held at 7:00 p.m. sharp closure process for unoccupied Harbor veterans. In coordination guess people in my age range (I'll the Middle School. I wholeheartedly The bride is the daughter of Mrs. River Country Club, Port Huron, presented the plan and answered Operator. Russell submitted his Miss Michigan USA will receive on Tuesday, December 10. abandoned property TRI-CITY RECORD! with local veterans groups, we are be 74 next month) are now much encourage the public to attend this Berneta Pappalardo. The groom is with 188 people in attendance. Also questions. A Solid Waste Plan must resignation, which was announced This will be a composite school -developing "one stop" permit Call 463-N-E-W-S holding ceremonies throughout our an exciting array of gifts, including less active (I know I'm less active), event to show their respect for these the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew on November 23, a reception was first be approved by governmental at last week's work-study meeting, an all-expense paid trip to the na- with Acacia Chapter, South Haven. though I don't consider myself old, centers for building and develop- distinguished Americans. held at the Paw Paw Lake Yacht agencies, then submitted to the and his last day of work will be ment approval processes Thomas. tional Miss USA pageant, an inter- and many new families have moved Given in marriage by her mother, Club, Coloma, with 88 people atten- Department of Natural Resources, December 4. -urging the Michigan State Hous- KARL'S KOLUMN... Harbor by the Japanese Empire. our sworn enemies. There are coun- say; yeah, after years and years of into "my old hometown." the bride wore a ballgown silhouette ding. and then grants for providing those ing Development Authority We should all remember it for the tries in the world today that would captivity. It is still a shame and Best personal regards, with bateau neckline. The bodice Following a wedding trip to Can- services can be submitted, (MSHDA) to develop a statewide thousands of brothers, sons and sneak attack the United States if catastrophe that the greatest coun- Wilbur W. "Duke" Durflinger was covered with small seed pearls, cun, Mexico, the couple is residing In related matters, a motion was databank on available financing fathers lost that Sunday dawn and given the chance and the means. try in the world couldn't prevent a sequins and crystals. The puff in Port Huron. approved to split the costs for 1992 CARRY-OUT and advice on partnerships. Recent for the other thousands that lived There are monsters as evil as bunch of terrorist outlaws from kid- and survived that hell. Those men sleeves had insets of drop seeded The bride received an associate's with the Township to continue the SUBSCRIBE TO THE evidence shows several funding Hitler, as mean as Stalin, as cunn- napping at will. degree in marketing from Ferris recycling center located in the City sources are required to finance a By and women are still among us and ing as Tojo. Idi Amin, Saddam Hus- Forgive the Japanese? Why not... pearls. The cathedral train had in- SERVICE serts of chantilly lace and silk State College and is employed as a and used by the City and Township TRI-CITY RECORD! low-income housing project. Karl sein, Gadhafi and other madmen we've forgiven the Germans, the ALL THE WAY TO YOUR CAR but for them and their sacrifices of threads with pearls. Her blusher department manager at Sperry's and some Keeler residents. Cost to Call 463-N-E-W-S -establishing uniform state pro- Bayer, still pledge to destroy us. Koreans, the Palestinians. Forget? World War II just 50 years ago, you veil was held by a headpiece of Department Store in Port Huron. ' the City is not to exceed $75 per "USDA FOOD STANVPS \WELCON\E" cedures for imposing impact fees Editor Wouldn't be . reading this news- The same American smugness Never! We should never forget 4 crystals, sequiD3 and seed pearls. The groom received a bachelor's month. A request will be made to -supporting an across-the-board that led us to believe the 'Japs'' Prices effective thru Soturday of this week paper, in your cozy American there are those that do not hold any She carried two dozen white roses in degree in economics from Michigan the Keeler Township Board, also. reduction in Droperty taxes. were yellow and wouldn't fight us We reserve the right to limit quantities home, with visions of the coming life precious, theirs or ours. a cascade of statice and sprigs of State University. He is an invest- FRIENDLY MARKETS has let us be bullied into allowing We should celebrate each an- REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR Christma------s holidays. ... . rye and ivy. ment broker at A.G. Edwards. ca n a e wl se w hostages to be taken in the Middle niversary of World War II battles as Saturday marks the 50th anniver- ^ ^ ^ j , |?? The matron of honor was Mrs. us f East. The hostages are released you 210 E. Ryno Rd. 10 N. Center 415 N. Main St. sary of the sneak attack on Pearl today s allies were once they occur the next few years...to Cherie Martin of Fenton, Michigan. remember our heroes, living and She wore a two-piece outfit featur- dead, and to remind others that we »» ing a long black skirt and an off-the- COLOMA HARTFORD WATERVLIET Japanese May Strike Over Weekend! arose from that "day of infamy shoulder white-shawl collar that WHS Band members are and vanquished our enemies. was doubled-breasted in Shantung Open Mon-Sat 7-10 Open Mon-Sat 8-10 Open Mon-Sat 8-10 silk. Long black gloves completed all-star band participants The Back Fence rttster the outfit. She carried a bouquet of Open Sundays 8-8 Closed Sundays Open Sundays 8-8 Ufcwsi button carnations, statice, sprigs of By Anne Bayer MAKE TODAY COUNT On Sunday, November 24, the Representing Watervliet High p .i;\a no pack— " HC VOCLIU. HA WUl U. 5 A ~3UN»AY WIVKMIIIH W* rye and ivy. TIN OKTS School in this outstanding band Fresh Valu-Trim TO MEET Bridesmaids were Mrs. Gigi Pari- District Six Southwest Michigan Band and Orchestra Association were Aaron Berkholz, Joel Moore Sound Of Music Here it is Monday after the we were not eating, we were talking DECEMBER 11 sian of Tampa, Florida, and Miss held its annual All-Star Band con- and Erich Pica. The 87-member VALU Thanksgiving rush. With all of these and or making Christmas decora- "Make Today Count," a support Marsha Wendt of Virginia Beach, band was selected from 19 of the . Whole BLUNTL WARN group for persons dealing with a life cert at Bridgman High School. Christmas w Bayers in one house the word was tions. Every Thanksgiving I try to high schools from Berrien, Cass and v not rushed, but crowded. How did bring out something for everyone threatening illness and their friends Van Buren counties. Audio Cassette and families, will meet at 7:00 p.m. i Poric Loin we ever manage with all of us at who does not watch the football N RE Conducting the All-Star Band was Tapes home? games. In years past we made DYFORI Wednesday, December 11, at Mr. Eugene Corporon, who is the Sliced gingerbread houses and we all had —U-— -J 4 Watervliet Community Hospital. each Frcel 14-17 lb. average Oh, well, it is fun to bunk in and Meijcican eaders Call Santa !• it TF c Plnnr? jNaziIV anrisc Clani i Director of Wind Studies at the make room for company, but I have fun. One year we even had one with Please, come and give your sup- CHRISTMAS SALE! University of Cincinnati Conser- (lu'few Ove • Foreign port. to admit it is the first time that I a moat to protect it from, you guess- Sayi; Torra ce vatory of Music. Corporon chose a have had guests that hid the toilet ed it, the crocs. M< ntmart The scheduled guest speaker is Watch for our many specials in our flyer! challenging program featuring the Hop* ArfNii Expert A paper rollers from both bathrooms. We all had a restful and enjoyable Slaj Tr roriilir Btakil Samuel Roda, M.D., Family Prac- music of Charles Ives, Darius er Of Wife Bl.rt Jo., Bfl Hf M Slwtfei After work today, Karl and I will day but we did have one sad oc- (hK« CM DmH 1 tice, from Coloma. miimm iin, n. iuri-j44f HawailTrMM KM FVUUa CaWttoTokio M Milhand, Dimitri Shostakovich, Jan curance. That was the passing of —J ^ • MM Ita* Mrt', IT MtnV . For more information, please call GIFT WRAP SAVINGS get going and try to find all of the *'*"• "•V IV T.ct_ kltM M wHt d Bach and Michigan State's Jack neat stuff that is missing below 3 my Dad's younger sister, Renelle. •*" —y •* ** *<• U^WU. *4 lU. R.a h ' ti f'Tiir'aln*1 Virginia Rhodes at 764-1757. I* Tantftnh« UtsMoniMto 10 COLOR CHRISTMAS Stamp. r* I |i*< •Itor tortarlfT. RltlON feet in the entire house. She has been fighting cancer for taouryT«mM . whtb Itann Hat n SILF-STKK Students were selected for this 4l *"-•••< Mn. IWi.E* SPOOL William's biggy" of the whole around eleven years and her battle •w Hit a rs 175 Fl. 2 48 Valu*. GIFT TAOS group based on a taped audition. ""f •**** kft