• \ Watervliet Independence Celebration this weekend By Lynn Attlli The Beer Garden will be featured in ceeds being donated to the American The cxciting and much anticipated the parking lot next to Don Young Red Cross Berrien County Chapter. 2007 Watervliet Independence Cele- Insurance Agency. Headlining on The hinds will stay in Berrien Coun- bration is slated to delight festival- Friday from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. ty. goers June 29 through July I. will be country music stars Jay Teter Along with the breakfast, the Fire To get the festival kick-started, the and Brad Tyler, Proceeds will bene- Department will feature a Car Bash activities will begin at 1:00 p.m. on fit the Berrien County Council for A Burn from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 Friday, June 29, with the opening of Abused Children. noon. The "bashing" will take place the Carnival. Location will be in the Food and craft vendors will be at this time. The car will be moved parking lot across from the Elite Bar available all weekend for your en- to the old paper mill site for the & Grill. joyment. "Bum" portion of the ftin and will Sidewalk Sales, sponsored by Wa- Saturday, June 30, dawns bright and take place at 8:00 p.m. tervliet merchants, will he open early with the Dawn Fly-In at Water- The annual Gene Bednarowski 5K Friday and Saturday. vliet Airport. Run/Walk will begin at North School The first time-ever Kiddies Parade A Pancake Breakfast will take place at 9:00 a.m., with signup starting at SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IS ON TAP THIS WEEKEND IN WATERVLIET... from the Airport to the will begin at 6:00 p.m. Signup forms at the Fire Department from 7:00 Fire Hall, with the downtown in-between; including kiddie carnival rides, fireworks, food, parades and more. arc available at Watervliet City Hall. a.m. to 12:00 noon, with all pro- COb TLMJtD OH PAdF 14 See Pa^e 15 for a complete event agenda, plus many merchant specials (Karl Bayer photo)
Coloma grads earn Pratt family history donated Hartford Concerts in the $836,365 in scholarships to NB Historical Society Park line-up listed • Page 9 Page 3 Page 4
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N/C HOAG & 'SON* TRI-CITY RE SPRINGPORT. Ml 492S4 123rd Year Issue No, 55 June 28, 2007 Seventy-five Cents
Hartford Citv Manager on Countxwidc committee
I New railroad talk inspires another look at area for more development projects Bv Angela Stair Burglary/Forced Entry/ By Angela Stair unit of government in Van Buren (they would keep the trail) would be Motor Vehicle Theft A few months ago, a meeting was County; the top two business at least S30 million, Akinwale esti- Officer Brett Langston of the Colo- held to look at the possibility of put- employers of each unit area will be mated. ma Township Police Department ting a railroad track back on the Van asked to have representatives there; "We plan to explore the needs and was dispatched to the 4000 block ot Buren Trail that runs between Hart- each school district will bring infor- possibilities of the County and how Bundy Road on June 19 at 5:48 p.m. ford and South Haven. The idea has mation on technical training avail- the replacement of the railroad could in reference to a belated larceny. grown into looking at the whole area able; and bring local economic affect it positively," Akinwale said. Upon arriving at the scene, Linda MELISSA SKINNER...(seated, with sleeping son Jonny) organized the for possible economic development developers. "There may be more than just the Hurst advised Langston that her Hartford Strawberry Ride for Autism Awareness to raise money for the centered around the addition of a The logistics of getting that many one company in South Haven that 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle needs of children like her son. Skinner presented the Family Support new railroad. people from so many areas to one could utilize it to promote economic had been taken. She advised that she Services uroup with a check for $706. Pictured are: (from the left) Hartford City Manager Yemi Akin- place at one time will be the hardest development Countywide. Then it believed it had been taken late Kathleen Easterlinu, Marcella Bell-Pitchford, Ruth Fuentes, and Cris- wale has been put on a sub-commit- pari, but the sub-committee is look- would be easier to find funding for Friday evening or early Saturday tina Caruso. Not available for the photo was Kevin Ou/ts, also a mem- tee to put together a forum that could ing to set the forum up for sometime the railroad." morning. She had not realized that it ber of the uroup. (Angela Stair photo) look at Countywidc economic de- He said the 1-94 economic develop- in September. They plan to meet in was missing until just prior to the velopment. July or August to put an agenda ment that is being looked at for the call to the department. This committee held a meeting in together and set up the time, date, Hartford and Watervliet area is sure Autism awareness ride The motorcycle is a 2002 Harley- Hartford Township Hall on Thurs- and place for the forum. to play a part in it. If there is enough Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom. It day, June 21, and put together the Akinwale said that as the meetings interest in the replacement of the is dark blue m color and a value outline of who should be included in progressed on the possibility of railroad and we see it's possible, nets $831 for Van Buren placed on it is $10,000. Officer the forum. replacing the railroad, other ideas then we could go after it, Akinwale Langston contacted the Berrien Akinwale said the forum would County Hope Center emerged. The cost to replace the said. County Sheriff's Department and have two representatives from each railroad beside the Van Buren Trail provided that department with the By Angela Stair SI25 from the Motorcycle Show vehicle information. Melissa Skinner of Hartford found that was held. That makes $831 for out her son, who is 4 years old, is a the Hope Center." Coloma City Commission OKs bid for Property damage high-functioning autistic, with Asp- Skinner said $210 was made from bergers Disorder. This past June 9, the signup for the ride and nearly Church St. repaying; balks at Mayor's accident/personal an autism awareness ride was organ- $500 was made from raffles held injury ized by Skinner to be added to the during the ride. I mda l.ouann Wayman contacted Strawberry Festival events in Hart- Marcella Bell-Pitchford of the sup- request to keep workshops at Library Officer Trent DeGroff of the ford. port services group said the money By Lynn Attila accept two new ordinances to add to library setting, as it "encourages Coloma Township Police Depart- The ride was successful, with 39 would stay in Van Buren County and Coloma City Commission accepted Article II of the Building Code. public participation and is more suit- ment on June 24 at 4:20 p.m., in ref- riders; and the Motorcycle Show she be used for the special activities a bid from Quality Paving in the Commissioner Julia Smith said that able to the meeting environment" erence to an accident that had organized last year had 25 entrants, over and above the outreach to the amount of S5,000 to pave a Section 10-32 makes the Building He said the library was "a more occurred on June 16 in the T's Tap compared to the six entries the first children with developmental delays 25'xl95' section of Center Street Inspector of the City of Coloma the comfortable place to meet. At City parking lot in downtown Coloma. year. and special needs. She said it would from the bridge to South Paw Paw designated enforcing agency to dis- Hall, especially in the summer, you Wayman advised DeGroff that Proceeds from the ride went to the also be used only for the autistic Street at its workshop meeting June charge the City's responsibility either have the air conditioner blast- sometime around 1:00 a.m. on June Van Buren Hope Center that has children's special activities that state 25. under the Stille-DeRossett-llale ing so people in the back of the room 16 she was assisting a friend, Ileah programs tor high-functioning autis- budget cuts have affected. Commissioner Marsha (Fishbum) Single State Construction Code Act. can't hear or you turn off the air con- Zehner, to back up her GMC Jimmy. tic children. Skinner was very Hartford Greater Area Chamber of Hammons said the road was paved Coloma's Building Inspector is ditioner and suffer with 100-degree Zehner accidentally struck Wayman, pleased to be able to present the Commerce President Ron Sefcik over brick and that was causing a re- Butch Kelly, Smith said. temperatures." pinning her to the guardrail. When Family Support Services group with said the donation to the autism occurring problem with the road Section 10-33 established a After Mayor Owen finished with his the vehicle pulled away, she fell to a check for $706. awareness ride is one of the many breaking up every few years. Construction Board of Appeals. comments, the Commission voted 6- the ground and felt some pain and "I was really pleased with the re- things the Chambe;' d'd with the City Mayor Chuck Owen said he I in favor of going hack to City Hall burning in her left knee. sults of the ride. It was belter than I money from the Strawberry Festival, Glad-Peach Festival was surprised about the brick under- for both monthly meetings. had hoped for." Skinner said. "What which is its major fund-raiser of the under way (.0>TI>iLDQ>Ptm? laying because he was certain that is even a belter surprise is that the year. when the roads were repaved sever- Commissioner Linda Freitag told Chamber of Commerce is donating al years ago they were taken down to the Commission that the Glad-Peach Watervliet Public Schools to display Jeen is nrh.e at (Man Knutson golf tournev dirt and the previous brickwork was Festival was going strong, with removed. details being finalized every day. Education Excellence Award sign She said that festival officials had Hammons said this wasn't the case. Watervliet Public Schools will proudly display a street sign recognizing the submitted a document charting "It looks like every few years we're School District as a 2007 Education Excellence Award recipient. The sign is "where the money is going," since going to have to repave," Owens being presented to the district for winning the award in the Improving the festival had run into a financial commented. Student Achievement for At-Risk Students category for its Round-Table deficit last year and had to ask the Hammons also said that the repav- Sessions program The Michigan Association of School Boards concluded municipalities to bail them out with ing on South Church Street was the Education Excellence Awards program, which is sponsored by SET SEG an additional monetary donation. completed. School Insurance Specialists. The document is available for any She then asked to advertise for bids For five years, Watervliet North Elementary's Round-Table Sessions have Commissioner to see, Freitag said. for the repaving of West Street. The created a forum for students to address a variety of student needs with the bids are to be submitted by the close Meeting location principal The environment helps students identify available resources to of business on July 9, with the bid changed assist them with behavioral challenges, like bullying. opening to take place on the evening Commissioner Linda Freitag made During 60-minute round-table discussions with the principal, students often of July 9 at the Commission's regu- generate solutions to their concerns. The program has helped improve a motion to move both monthly lar meeting. school sentiment, with more respondents pleased with the quality of educa- Commission meetings back to City CAR IS HOLE-IN-ONE PRIZE AT HOSPITAL TOURNAMENT... Tht Commission also voted to re- tion at North Elementary. Hall. Don Brookfield of Brookfield Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep of Watervliet and pave a 5'xl5' patch at Park and Wil- Over the last few months, the sec- Watervliet Public Schools received its 2007 Education Excellence Award Sue Knutson pose in front of a new 2007 Jeep Compass. Brookfield son streets. ond meeting of the month was des- from MASB and SET SEG during a recent awards ceremony. The award donated the ear for the annual Community Hospital Gordon Knutson Ordinances added to ignated as a "workshop meeting" marked the third time an individual school within the Watervliet Public Memorial Golf Tournament to be held on Saturday, June 30, at Paw Schools system has received the excellence award. Building Code and was held in Coloma Public Paw Lake Golf Club. The car is a prize for a hole in one. The annual golf As a recipient of the award, the distnet received a trophy and the program After a public hearing was held at Library. tournament raises funds for patient care programs through the Com- coordinator received a certificate. 7:45 p.m., the Commission voted to Mayor Owen said he liked the munity Hospital Foundation. (Contributed photo) i I
June 28, 200" Tri-City Record PaRe J Page 2 Th-City Record June 28, 2007 Council and the Tri-City Record Our government Thank you to the people who have Hartford student's logo used by City for well head protection project signage must set the Myuim Letters & Commentary since come forward with help on the By Angela Stair Akinwale said. would be pencils, pens, and other they can contact the City to inform trip details and funding. Thank you, FOURTH OF example for (xom the The City of Hartford sponsored a Michael Jimenez was the student items given to the school for the officials of the condition of the money to help pay for medical and Mr. Sulka. Wellhead Protection Logo Contest who created the winning logo that children. They would be used with wells. Correction QapHot travel expenses related to Elaine's We would also like to thank Chuck energy efficiency that Hartford School District pre- will be used on all literature to edu- the teacher's discretion as to exactly Once a well's condition is con- In the article titled "Water quality illness. and Linda Reed for making Cait- tinned. owners can apply for future by sented to the students earlier this cate the public on protecting our how she wants to use them. She said Changing our nation's energy habits study of Paw Paw lakes gets $2,000 Also a special thank you to Chet lyn's other wish of seeing Toby Fred Upton year. In April, the winners of that water supply • on T-shirts, hats. that by handing these items out it funding to cap the wells needing it. needs to start at the top - with the support of Waterv liet Twp." appear- Brant of Chiefs Bar who graciously Keith m concert come true and to Congressman contest were announced at the Board water bottles, pencils, and pens. would continue to help build the Akinwale said it would be a pro- ing on the front page of the June 21 allowed the use of his establishment federal government. As Congress Kelly for helping to get her a back- of Education meeting. Manager Akinwale said there are awareness of how precious our gram with money available every continues to debate climate change edition of the Tri-City Record, it was for the benefit. stage pass to meet him You three We'll also see significant savings Students were asked to design a four large signs using the logo that water is. year. The only problem is finding legislation and ways to promote reported that Bob Becker, President I he talent of auctioneer Jim Demski have no idea what that will mean to M from not needing to purchase new logo that could be used to promote will be placed at the four mam entry Manager Akinwale said, based on enough of the wells to cap. He said FAULTY FIREWORKS energy efficiency, it is imperative of the Paw Paw Lake Association was greatly appreciated in making Caitlyn. AIN'T KEE PIN bulbs as often since "Energy Star" the capping of abandoned wells to roads into the City. They will desig- Hartford's delineation map, they they would not pay to cap one or and a Water Quality Team member, the evening the success it was, as To Caitlyn's big brother Michael... that the federal government set the I bulbs last 10 times longer than protect our water. City Manager nate the City of Hartford as a well- have identified over 90 properties . even five; it must be in increments OUT OF THE DUCK RACE./' proper example and lead the way in told the Board that 10,000 acres of was the help of Mary Jane Liles and you are such a wonderful brother; so incandescent bulbs. Yemi Akinwale»cxplained that a well head protection area. that may have active or inactive of 10. the watershed arc mostly located in her staff in the food preparation. common-sense conservation meas- caring and concerned, with Caitlyn s that is abandoned, but not capped, is Shirts, pencils and other items, plus wells on them. These owners have Shirts and caps with the winning ures. Current incandescent bulbs on store Watervliet Charter Township The people who contributed food, best interest instead of your own! shelves are obsolete and highly inef- an open avenue for contaminants to $50, were given to winning students been sent a letter to infonn them of wellhead logo are available for pur- Mr Becker reports that he said it baked goods, and a wide variety of We know that this has been very 1 have been working closely with ficient - only 10% of the energy con- enter our water in the lower tables Courtney Knight, Klariza Perez, what the project is about and how chase at City Hall for $5 apiece. was "north and cast of the river and items for the auction were very gen- hard on you, watching your sister go California Democrat Jane Harman sumed by each bulb is for light, with underground. Mckenna Duffy, Morgan Sundblad, that area encompasses not only erous with their donations. through all of this. You are truly an to require the federal government to ft 90% wasted on unnecessary heat. If The purpose of the Well Head Pro- and Keren Reyes. Michael Jimenez Watervliet but Coloma and Hagar But it was the huge support of the m purchase energy-efficient light amazing kid with a heart of gold! every home in the nation switched to tection Project is to make the public won $100 for his winning entry and Shore townships, too." people in the community attending bulbs. Our amendment has been It's times like this that we are very more efficient bulbs, we would an- is made aware of our water system also won T-shirts for his whole class. We apologize for any inconven- the event that overwhelmingly made thankful to be from a small town. added to five spending bills that nually reduce the emissions equiva- and educate them on how they can City Clerk RoxAnn Isbrecht said. ience this error perhaps caused Mr. for the success and fun of the even- It's amazing what a little town can have passed the House, and we in- lent of 80 coal-burning plants and protect and preserve it. Manager In the fall. Clerk Isbrecht said there Becker or anyone else. ing. tend to introduce the bipartisan do! save nearly 65 billion kilowatts. The Banick Benefit Committee amendment to the remaining seven Strawberry Run Thank you from the bottom of our With more efficient bulbs, we will appropriations bills. We simply re- Pratt family history and $200 hearts. dramatically lower our energy use. quire that each agency, department appreciates Family of Caitlyn The Family of Caitlyn Harmon reducing greenhouse gases as well and office within the federal govern- donated to NB Historical Society (Kirk, Traci, Michael & Caitlyn) as saving American families billions TCR support ment, beginning October 1, 2007, Harmon sends out of dollars in their electric bills - and IX'ar Mr. Bayer, purchase light bulbs that meet the the benefits will be as easy as a flip I would like to lake this opportunity a big thank you CWAEDC Department of Energy's "Energy of the switch. to thank you for the contribution you Star" efficiency ratings. Dear Editor, y l appreciates The U.S. Capitol should be a shin- made to the 2 )th annual Strawberry By upgrading to "Energy Star" light The family of Caitlyn Harmon ing example of how we all can take Run. bulbs, we will help preserve energy would like to send a BIG THANK TCR donation to small steps to make a significant dif- We hosted 165 runners and walkers resources and reduce the risks of YOU out to all who helped and 6-2e07 ference in energy conservation and Saturday, June ^ Our community Community JIMKFECHr global wanning, all the while saving donated to the benefit fund and the the cutting of greenhouse gases. really stepped up. making this a suc- say a public "thank you" to two These days, it's easy to complain ing your comments and feedback on 10s of millions of taxpayer dollars. Homerun Derby for Caitlyn. 6 cessful event. The streets were Golf Outing great businesspcople I've had the when business people overcharge these important issues. You can con- We are almost to our goal to be able clean, the lawns were mowed, and good fortune to discover lately. you or don't do a good job. I just tact me toll free at 1-888-656-0079 to help her Disney World dream Dear Editor, Hartford's true beauty and hospitali- First, there is Mark Anthony of wanted to make sure that you knew or by e-mail at iohnproosaf:house come true and also to help pay for On behalf of the Coloma Watervliet ty were on display. It is amazing to Mark's Fireplaces Plus in Watervliet about two small business owners in mi.gov. the hotels on our visits to Chicago. Area Economic Development Corp- me the number of out-of-town par- (463-7535). Mark shows up when he our community who arc a real pleas- Social Security HARTFORD ( MANAGER YEMI AKINWALE...(left) and A special thanks to Kelly Sehwerdt oration (CWAEDC), thank you for ticipants that earmark this event says he'll be there and does a great ure to work with. Mayor Ted Johnson display one of the new Wellhead Protection Logo who started the whole fund-raiser; to donating the git) subscriptions for It's not right; because they enjoy our hometown job in a timely manner. Thank you. signs that will be placed at the four main entries lo the City. Marvin and Theresa Ott and Linda the June 15, 2007, annual Commu- atmosphere. Earlier this year, we had a faulty Ami Hendrickson & (Angela Stair photo) Puckett for all their time and sweat; nity Golf Outing at the Paw Paw JV volleyball The route marker advertising was a switch on a gas fireplace. Mark not Vonda VanTil, Angie Hoffman for spending the Lake Golf Club. We appreciate your big hit. Not only did this allow us to only repaired the switch but did a coach fired Social Security whole day working in the hot con- business making our fourth year you MSU Extension Connections mark the route, ensuring our partici- complete cleaning and thorough Public Affairs cession stand; and everyone else event bigger and better. Dear Editor, Michigan State University Extension helps people improve pants were on the right track, but we tune-up - all at a very reasonable Specialist who worked with us that day - Bri- With your help, we were able to I feel that it is time for the Water- ^V/ST^ their lives through an education process that applies were able to showcase the run and cost. anna Sehwerdt. Christina Grabow- raise over $3,500 for local economic vliet community to know what is knowledge to critical issues, needs, and opportunities. provide advertising for many of our He also went above and beyond the ski, Brandon Ott, etc. development projects. Each year the going on inside the School District Divorced? Some basic supporters. call of duty by taking care of our business community steps up and and with the volleyball program. Thanks to Alyssa Tanner who spent Education Units (CEUs) per course, Community support is crucial for an house's old chimney and sealing it, supports this wonderful opportunity Lansing As many may not know, the junior The Society for hours out in the field, taking names awarded by Michigan State Univer- event such as the Strawberry Run. so it didn't leak. It is a pleasure deal- Social Security facts to network with other local busi- varsity volleyball coach, Loraine and tickets; to our family and sup- sity. Leamers completing all eight Thanks to gracious businesses like ing with such a professional. nesses in a fun and relaxed environ- Teed, was fired this year. I should Here is a quick overview of Social Security rules concerning divorced DONATION TO BERRIEN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Nonprofit port group - Karry, Vickey, Tina, courses may also eam the Certificate you, we arc able lo provide Hartford Sean McQuillan of Sean's Repair Alyssa, Tyler, Jacob and Jerry; and ment, while at the same time raising mention that Loraine is my mother spouse's and widow(er)'s benefits. ...Former resident Jim Woodruff, in honor of his mother, Geneva (Pratt) with this unique event every year. Organizations awarded by SNPO and the MSU funds to be used locally in the Service in the Coloma area (921- By Rep. John Pnms If you are divorced, you are potentially eligible for benefits on your ex- Woodruff, matriarch of one of the oldest families in Berrien County, all the people who helped behind the and. not only have I had her as a Department of Community, Agri- We truly appreciate you and all you 4920) is another pro that I've been scene and who we didn't even know Coloma and Watervliet area. coach. I have helped Loraine with a spouse's Social Security record if you were manied at least 10 years and if presented members of the Pratt do. Certificate culture, Recreation and Resource Your donation for this year's outing happy to discover when it comes to Millions of people across the coun- you are not cunently mamed (or if you are a widow(er) and remamed after family and the North Berrien about. few practices throughout these past Studies. Thank you again, my lawn-mowing equipment. try will gather to celebrate our coun- If we have forgotten anyone, please was greatly appreciated and we hope few years. the age of 60). Historical Society with the History Program Kim Sinclair Courses include: you will continue to participate in When my mower needs servicing or try's independence in the days lead- It does not matter if your former spouse has remamed. You generally will of the Pratt Family and a $200 do- forgive us! It is an absolute disappointment to By Laura Trombley * Strategic Planning Hartford Lions C lub Secretary & a tune-up, Sean brings his trailer to ing up to July 4. Parades, fireworks, Another special thanks to Miss the future. Thank you again. me that no one questioned the mo- qualify for benefits based on your former spouse's earnings record only if Spiritual at* nation at the Museum's members Strawberry Run Chairman Southwest Representative * Resource Development Chana Kmebes my place, picks up the mower and games, food. fun. and historical re- those benefit would be more than you are due based on your own earnings picnic on June 24. Pictured are: Hartford Lindsey Sells and Mr. tives and reasons that lead to her dis-
Page 6 Tri-City Record June 28, 2007 Corporation in April 1989 as Vicc Doris Wohlcr; and his parents. stated in the evaluation was false, these fledgling plants and transmit- tion if it moves, he would have to secure the perimeter. At that time. ing in his lane of travel and he was June 28, 200" Tri-City Record Page) President, Whirlpool Sales and Dis- There was not one thing that truly ting it to our aquifer. POLICE send a report to the Berrien County Chief Pokagon and Officer Gusta- unable to avoid the deer. 7/7- (ity A rea Ohitu a vies tribution, after more than 39 years of DEATH NOTICES could have lead to the dismissal of From there we will obtain pure Prosecutor's Office for review. fson entered the home and checked Officer Ulleg had to dispatch the service. Loraine. drinking water for our well or the REPORTS He advised Zehner that if charges the whole house out but could not deer due to injunes, which included DALE STANLEY Brian E. Hall officiating. Jim Woodard, 79, died on Wednes- Bob's life can be best desenbed by After reading this, I only hope that lake will benefit by clean, clear do come forth for leaving the scene locate the suspect at that time. a broken left leg. Dale's life began November 7. Hutehms Funeral Home in Water- day. June 20, 2007, at Ft. Myers, COSTIM Fn FROM P4(.H his two favorite songs - "I Had lo if you, or your children, attend water feeding her springs rather than of a personal injury accident, he Officer Gustafson reported it ap- I94S. in Coloma. Ml His proud par- vliet is assisting Dale's family with Florida. He had resided in Coloma Wayman advised that the next Fire Be Me" and "I Did it My Way." Watervliet Public Schools that you untreated runoff from our own per- would contact her and allow her to peared that after the suspect saw ents were l.yle and Margaret (Hath- the arrangements. for many years, where he was an morning when she woke up she was Survivors include; a daughter, Pam- will start questioning the decisions sonal watershed. tum herself in. Winters through the door, he left away) Stanley. insurance agent. in a great deal of pain and went to Department ela Paul Weber of Fenton, Missouri; and choices that are occurring in the July 7, 2007, is our next PPLA prior to the arrival of the police. It Wayne E. Pugh, 72, of Coloma, B & E In Coloma Dale spent hi- ALBERT r AL") schools so that this type of incident meeting. We will meet at Watervliet Lakeview Community Hospital in appears that nothing was taken; that a son, Michael (Deborah) Paul of Officer Ken Gustafson of the Colo- kin k in South- died June 20, 2007, at his home. Paw Paw for treatment for her knee Reports WESSENDORF JR. California, MD; grandchildren will never happen again. District Library at 9:00 a.m. Please apparently Mr. Winter's timely ar- Legacy Family Funeral Services - ma Township Police Department west Michigan. Albert ("Af ) Wessendorf Jr., 87, of Ashley Teed enter by using the First Street en- injury. rival scared the subject before he Jacquliene, Andrew and Cameron was dispatched on June 21 at 2;02 Watervliet Fire Dept. K \' .is .i Matthew R. Purchase Chapel, Bem- Since then she has developed a Hartwell. (iA. died Friday, June 22, Paul; a sister, Sally (Kenneth) trance (rear). could do anything. en Springs p.m. to the 6000 block of Curtis Fire Chief Scott Richcreek . mii.n.i<'i lor 2^\ 12007, at Hart Topics on the agenda are possible blood clot in her knee and is current- i , Blumer of Granger, IN; two brothers Drive for a B & E in progress. Disturbance at T's Tap ears ami enjoy ed Mildred M. Burke, 75, Benton A Presidential ly getting Heparin shots, which cost Fire Chief Scott Richcreek wants to (County Hospital. • John ri (Joyce) Paul of Cupertino, bylaw changes and supporting the Harbor, died June 23,2007, at Lake- Ed Winter advised Sergeant Tom Officer Andrew Ulleg of the Colo- remind the public of the July 4th ilirt track racing SUSIIZSISSZ Bom February 24, PPLF's Waier Quality Team for a a great deal of money, and her insur- ,California, and Kenneth (Gerry) LaVanway and Officer Gustafson His losing fami- 1920. in Berrien County, Ml, he was land Regional Medical Center. St. Father's Day ance will not cover the shots. She ma Township Police Department activities in the Watervliet commu- Snow of Dowagiac; and his special Joseph Starks & Mcnchjngcr bathymetnc survey of the lake, last "Jii.lrs hlsl that he had come to the house to do was dispatched to 277 North Paw nity this coming weekend. As part the son of the late Albert E. Wessen- done in 1939 by the U.S. Army said she needs an accident report so dear tnend and counselor, Vellma some work for owner James Delapa Mle, Jeanne; dorf Sr. and Laura Dombrowsky Family Funeral Home, St. Joseph. Present that Zehner's insurance will cover Paw Street to T's Tap for a fight in of that, he asks that you stop by the Ripsco. Corps of Engineers. tiaughler Monica Stanley of Tra- Roy Elbert Bailey Jr., 68, of Hart- the cost. and had seen a subject's hand progress on June 13 at 2:10 p.m. Fire Station on Saturday, June 30, Wessendorf. Last October, a few of us represent- Bob Becker through a broken glass window on En route, the officer was advised verse (ity; live sons • Scott Stanley He was a retired real estate agent in ford, died June 18,2007, at Commu- Officer DeGroff asked why the ac- for the department's annual Pancake ROSEM ARY A. GENUNG ing the Paw Paw Lake Association d Iravcrsc C ity, Dave (Michelle) nity Hospital, Watervliet. Calvin the garage door, removing the glass. that there were numerous subjects Breakfast with all proceeds going to Michigan. He was also a member of and the Foundation attended a cident was not reported last week- Rosemary A. Genung, 52, of Water- Winter advised that he at first lighting outside and in front of T's I dmonds, Mm (Kim) Fdmonds and Hartwell First United Methodist Funeral Home, Hartford. end. Both Wayman and Zehner stat- the Bemen County Chapter of the vliet, passed away Thursday, June month-long workshop (four lues- Dan (Sarah) F.dmonds, all of Eloise Mune" (Rock) Auhlll, 71, thought it might be Mr. Delapa but, lap Upon their arrival, officers did American Red Cross. Church, where he was active in var- days) covering wetlands, low impact ed that they did not realize they had 21, 2007, at Lakeland Regional when he tried to open the garage not observe anyone out front but did ilarttord. and Jimmy I dmonds ot ious committees; life member of the of Coloma, died on June 14,2007, at to report such an accident since Also, don't forget that on Saturday EARLY-MORNING BLAZE...Witcrvllet Fire Department was dls Health Systems in St Joseph. development, watershed manage- door with the code, it would not Kalanui/oo, 11 grandchildren - I Iks; member of Marine Corps Borgess Medical Center in Kalama- observe a large crowd to the rear of the department will hold its "Car ment. and ram gardens. The series of there was no vehicle damage. patched to 5259 N. Watervliet Rd., Lot #1, for a structure fire on June A service celebrating her life was open and he felt something was the building and several subjects Michael. ( ortney. Hrooke. Hnanna, I eague in Anderson. SC; and was a zoo. Bowerman Funeral Home, Fau DeGrofT advised both subjects that Bash & Bum." Chief Richcreek 23 at 2:52 a.m. According to Fire Chief Scott Richcreek, the home was held Monday, June 25, at Duflleld- workshops was presented by South- wrong. He looked toward the front lonnifer ( I Pom, Kyle. Kody, Veteran of WW II. South Pacific 4th Claire due to the seriousness of the acci- were arguing amongst one another. said, "Come, join the fun, and have fully involved when firemen arrived; the occupants escaped without Pastrick Family west Michigan Planning Commis- door, saw a white male subject look- I mmalcy. and lesse Dale; three sis- Marine Division and Commander of Minnie Bell Pritchard, 74, of dent and the fact that Wayman did Officer Ulleg spoke with security a safe holiday." injury. Chief Richcreek said the cause of the hla/e appeared to be acci- Funeral Home & sion (SWMPC), and from those ;rs • Pal (DickI Reynolds. Wanda St. Joseph's Power Squadron. Hartford, died Friday, June 15, ing out at him from the doorway, guard Bobby Morse and was ad- On June 18 at 8:31 a.m., Waterv liet workshops was forged a working receive treatment and has an inca- dental. With the assistance of the Coloma Hagar Fire Dept., finTighters Cremation 2007, at the home of her daughter. and he called 9-1-1. vised that an argument started be- Fire Department was dispatched to luster, and Marcia Doyd; three He is survived by; his wife, Virgil relationship between all three enti- pacitating injury with a blood clot, were on the scene for about three hours. (WED photo) Services, Coloma. Watervliet Police Chief John Poka- tween two male subjects in the bar rothi's - ClitT (Pat) Stanley, Ray Shire Wessendorf; sons - David C. Calvin Funeral Home, Harlford. which is a potentially serious situa- 464 East Baldwin for a nuisance/ Burial was in Co- ties. gon arrived with other units to (Jean) Stanley, and (iary (Judy) Wessendorf of Rio Rico. AZ, Forrest and Morse had removed them both. ordinance violation fire. loma Cemetery. As the Foundation and Association Siitnley. three brothers-m lavs - Fred F. Wessendorf of Royston, (iA. and After they were outside, they walked On June 18 at 9:40 a.m., the depart- Memorial dona-1 look to promote better management ELAINE HARNER...shows off (Jame) Kiblcr, Robert (Marilyn) William .1 Wessendorf of Niles, Ml; LETTERS aggressively toward each other. ment was dispatched to 7604 Red Special holiday tions in memory ol practices for the lake environment the uift basket she won from the kibler. and I rank (( arol) Kihler; a daughters - Jean C. Wessendorf of J* U-Pick Morse advised the officer that he Arrow Highway, Lot 173, for a Rosemary may be| and her watershed, we look to this "Spring Into Summer" contest sister-in-law. lanice(Rich) Mat/ke; Hartford and Shirley J. Strawbridge had w arned the male subjects sever- Carbon Monoxide Alarm made to the American Cancer So- At the end of the season. Mrs. series of workshops as the genesis held recently at Contours Lxp- several nieces, nephews, great- ol Benton Harbor; 15 grandchildren; al times to stop the argument and he On June 18 at 5:37 p.m., the depart- patrols to promote ciety. Adams wrote an evaluation for for this alliance. ress. (Contributed photo) Wf Big Black and 24 great-grandchildren. had to eventually step in-between ment was dispatched to 7120 Terri- nieces and great-nephews, and Loraine that not only held false in- Because the SWMPC emphasizes Rosemary was bom September 10, S them. torial Road in Bainbridge Township iTeat-ercat nieces and great-great- Funeral services w ere held on Wed- formation but also degraded Loraine the importance of w atersheds, it has 1954. in Ludington. For the past 10 Morse said that at this time the one to assist Benton Township Fire De- nephews. and his best friend broth- nesday. June 27, at Hartwell First Contours Express Sweet Cherries 1 "lb. and her coaching skills. In the eval- led us to believe we are intercon- traffic safety years, she has been employed as a man's daughter started a confronta- partment on a grass fire. er. Damn Haldwin. I nited Methodist Church, with Dr. nurse by Intercarc Community uation. Mrs. Adams stated informa- nected not only with Big Paw Paw winner tion with another female and he was On June 21 at 1:15 p.m.. Waterv liet In the effort to promote traffic safety during the July 4th holiday weekend. Dale died Sunday. June 24.2lMr. at R. Allen Stewart officiated. Crema- tion such as; not being prepared for Lake but with Little Paw Paw Lake Sour Pie Cherries... 754 lb. Health Network in Eau Claire. assisted with separating the females Fire Department was dispatched to l omnumity Hospital in Watervliet. tion followed. Memorials may be Contours Express, The Better Idea Michigan State Police (MSP) Bridgman Post will dedicate patrols to traffic Hobbies she enjoyed were crafting. practices, games and tournaments; and our shared watersheds as well. If in Women's Gyms! on Red Arrow Dwarf Trees, so no ladders by Brett Smith. One of the females 748 South Main Street to R & H enforcement starting at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2007. His parents preceded him in death. made to Hartwell First United stamping, gardening, and collecting 1101 keeping records and paperwork we are to be in the work of sav ing bit Smith on his left arm and broke Petroleum for a fuel spill. \ memoi ial serv ice w ill be celebrat- Methodist Church, 200 F. Howell rom am Hwy., Coloma. announces the win- Troopers will be focusing on traffic safety violations such as speed, angels. Rosemary was a loving wife ^ ^ es; and not addressing our lakes and watersheds, we have Pick 10-5 June 23 & 24, June 30-July 8 ner of its "Spring Into Summer" the skin. It was starting to swell and On June 21 at 2:29 p.m.. the depart- impaired driving and safety belts as part ofthe nationwide traffic safety ini- ed Saturday. June 30, at 11:00 a.m. Street, Hartwell, GA 30643. and a compassionate, caring nurse, attitudes and poor behavior in a pro- ( j( together. 0 was already black and blue. Smith ment was dispatched to 240 Cres- il Watervliet I ree Methodist ( hurch Strickland Funeral Home - Hartwell contest, Elaine Hamer. Elaine tiative, Operation C A R E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort). She had a great love for children, fessional mannerism. ()nc of the seeds germinated from refused medical attention and said cent Street for a structure fire. n Paw Paw Avenue, with Pastor Chapel is in charge of all arrange- a so slat earned 83.75 points and lost almost We are reminding motorists to use extra caution this summer. With the which overflowed in the love and ' ed that she did not feel the workshops was the idea that ^ 1 he would go get it checked at the On June 23 at 2:52 a.m., the depart- ments for the family. Words of con- Un s extremely high gas pnees and the arrival of summer, there's an increase in respect she gathered from others the JV program developed as well as individual and corporate rain gar- ~J(^ t. hospital upon the recommendation ment was dispatched to 5259 North dolence and remembrance can be she had hoped and it was because dens could help save our personal "h was a tun way to start a new way motorcyclists on the road. Extra caution needs to be taken w hen entering and children. of the officer. Watervliet Road, Lot # 1. for a struc- sent to the family at www.strick Loraine was too frustrated to handle of living - make exercise a pnority crossing roadways. Please pay attention, watch for motorcycles, and give Survivors include; her husband, and greater watersheds, one ram gar- No one wished to press charges and ture tire.Coloma-Hagar Fire Depart- land Hi com. the situations that occurred through- and then the healthy eating just fol- them extra room; remember, they could be closer than they appear. Richard, whom she married den at a time. This, in tum, created a the officers cleared everybody out of ment assisted. out the season. lows." said Elaine. "By increasing patrols and focusing on traffic safety, we hope to reduce the December 9,1977, in St Joseph; two partnership between the Foundation the establishment and from around ROBERT W. PAUL The contest began April 16 and ran Coloma-Hagar number of traffic crashes and fatalities during this July 4ih holiday week sisters - Susan (Al) Hathcoat of 1 can tell you for a fact that this last and Association to encourage not "517 Red Arrow Hwy the establishment. Robert W. Paul, age 78. of statement is false. Loraine was never for six weeks. Over the six-week Fire Department end," stated F/Lt. Willie Mays, Bridgman Post Commander. Watervliet Fennville, Ml. and Charlotte Hock- only indiv iduals but developers and Watervliet. died Thursday, June 21, frustrated with her team. Also, her period, contestants got points for Property damage The official July 4th holiday weekend begins at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, (289) 463-3195 ing Bailey of Baldwin; two nephews other businesses to incorporate rain Fire Chief Randy Morris 2007. at home. As per his request, ,cam weight lost, fat percentage lost, and runs through midnight on Sunday, July 8. - Tony (Tammi) Fee of Holland. MI. developed and progressed im- gardens into their landscape plans. accident On June 18 at 5:57 p.m., Coloma- I there w ill be no fun- workouts and the weekly weigh-ins. Worship 9; 30 & 11 00 AM and Scott (Amanda) Merkel of St. densely from the start ot the season prom this sprung a May Rain Gar- ^ . . (Mficer Andrew Ulleg of the Colo- Hagar Fire Department was dis- •eral or burial serv ie- unIil ,he ,;nd Th,; ,,;anl s assin Joseph; and two nieces - Cindy ' P K den Workshop at Sarett with Dustin More tban 60 mci^rs partrcipated, ma Township Police Department patched to 7070 Territorial Road for Sunday School and Adult is. Visitation will be losing a total o f 209 nopoundsn s ! (Tom) Schwartz ofZeeland, Ml. and' and fundamental skills improved New from JF New. an environmen- " " was dispatched to an accident on I- a grass fire. held Thursday, June 28. from 1:00 to "A lot ofthe ladies said this was the FriiitTVcres Bibie Fellowship 9:30 A.M. Amy (Scott) Oienes of Stevensville. greatly and by the end of the season tal restoration firm with a l()()-acre 94 in Coloma Township on June 20 On June 20 at 3:25 p.m., the depart- Notice of Public Hearing on 4:00 p.m. at Hutehms Funeral Home jump-start they needed to get on the team was ready for varsity level native greenhouse facility in Farm Market and U-Pick at 5:43 a.m. ment was dispatched to 6007 Children s Church and Adult in Watervliet. Following the visita- track to start exercising regularly Increasing Property Taxes ROBERT W. WOHLER competition. Walkerton. Indiana; and Greg Smith, Upon arrival at the scene, the driv- Madison Street for a grass fire. Bible Fellowship 11:00 AM tion. Bob will be laid to rest at As 1 have sto!e(1 and eating healthier. Quite a few Robert W. Wohlcr, 72. of Coloma. previously, Loraine a local •green builder" developing Farm Market everyday 9am-7pm er, Kurt Richard Collier of St. On June 22 at 7:00 p.m., Coloma- The Board of Trustees of the Hartford Library Waterv liet Ceme- was a wa s ladies used the contest as a way to www iiiidwaymlmstries org died peacefully Thursday evening, ' y prepared for prac- River Oaks w ithin the City of Water- Joseph, advised Officer Ulleg that Hagar Fire Department was dis- ier\ Memorials begin a new phase of their life, a will hold a public hearing on a proposed June 21, 2007, at his residence. tices and games. There was never a vliet, as speakers. 1-94 at Exit #39 Coloma he had been traveling eastbound on patched to northbound 1-196 2-mile ina\ be made m day that she would walk into a game healthier phase," said gym owner increase of 0.0554 mills in the operating tax A service celebrat- This workshop culminated in a Paw (269)468-5076 www.fruitacresfarms.com 1-94 w hen he observed a deer stand- marker for a rollover. I i. ill's memorv to Ann Dellaven. "We had II ladies ing Bob's life was or practice without a plan. She also Paw Lake Garden Club, which held On June 23 at 3:11 a.m., the depart- millage rate to be levied on property in 2007. the charity of the lose seven pounds or more, and lots x celebrated Tues- had stats and records from everv sin- its first meeting last week with 25 v x • .m AA - w \ A" • v y V' >' \7^ Vv wx/\/V v VV - -AA ment was dispatched to 5259 North donor's choice. of ladies lost five pounds or more. ""day, June 26, at gle game throughout the season, strongly enthusiastic members treat- Watervliet Road to assist Watervliet Bob s life began We are already planning our next Salem Lutheran Church in Coloma. Finally. Loraine addressed every ^ ,0 a workshop presented by Pat Fire Department with a structure The hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 10, •^k \pril is. in 1 contest. It is a fun way to keep Burial was in single issue in a professional man- Pcnnell of Rain Gardens of Mich- fire. J everyone motivated!" said DeHa- 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Hartford Public Library, Bamhndee lown- Coloma Ceme- nerism. She treated her team with igan Hartford Fire Dept. CALVIN FUNERAL HOME ship. Watervliet. His proud parents ven. 15 Franklin St. 6 fc Main St , Harlford tery. MemoriaJ respect. for me on Father's Day I was were John II Paul and Boris Boyer Elaine won a gift basket worth more Record Fire Chief Ed Riley 6214101 donations in The worst part of all of this infor- presented with a rain garden planted Snow He spent all of his life in the than $575, with gifts donated by the On June 18 at 2:00 p.m., Hartford Bob's memory mation was that Loraine was never and nurtured by my wife, herself a Southwest Michigan area, graduat- following members: Bill and Susie Fire Department was dispatched to The date and location of the meeting to take may be made to once approached by Mrs. Adams un- Master Gardener. ()n Father's Day ing from Watervliet High School in Moser. Shaklee CINCH inch loss the 58000 block of Butcher Road for the American til the end ofthe season. Mrs. Adams for ,ilc plcce & resistance, we in- action on the proposed additional millage will 194^ He was quite active in high starter kit; Carol Clune, Mary Kay a medical assist. Heart Association never confronted Loraine to say that sla|ie(i a butterfly house that I pur- Prin ting LEONARD FUNERAL HOME school through participating in foot- gift set; Doreen Hess, Tupperware On June 19 at 4:18 p.m., the depart- he announced at this public meeting. or Salem Luther- she was not happy with how Loraine chased for her at a Michigan Lakes 222 c. St loiaph, Lawrtnca ball. basketball, baseball, class plays food chopper; Rochelle Scheuer, ment was dispatched to Prospect an Church. was running the JV team. and Streams Seminar in April. The 674 fll3f and other school activities such as Escape Salon & Day Spa facial and Street for a medical assist. Robert was born November 2, If Mrs. Adams felt that the team was garden's ground w as prepared by If adopted, the proposed additional millage National Honor Society. After high a hair product gift set; Sharon Business Letterhead & Envelopes On June 20 at 12:20 p.m.. Hartford 1934. in Benton Harbor, to William not improving, then why did she local landscapes and handyman school, he took advantage of courses Teeters, Avon gift set; Lisa Epple, Fire Department was dispatched to will increase operating revenues from ad val- and Mary Jane (Olmsted) Wohlcr. wait until the end of the season to Hector Rosales; and even in its at Benton Harbor Community Farm Bureau Insurance mug/desk the 52000 block of County Road FLORIN He began his employment career say something to Loraine? infancy, it is attracting any number Invoices & Business Cards orem property taxes 3.69% over such revenues College (now LMC); Michigan set; Wanda Gregory, Home & 687 for a medical assist. FUNERAL SERVICE working for his dad at Wohlcr IGA Personally, I feel that Mrs. Adams is c . of birds, butterflies and small mam- n i • j x i On June 20 at 9:09 p.m., the depart- generated by levies permitted without holding State University Fxtension; St Joseph, now Harding's. He the only one at fault here; and if mals. The wonder of this rain garden (larden Party cand,e: L,nda Ta> ,or; DAVIDSON CHAPEL in Carbonless Receipts & Forms ment was dispatched to the 500 \meriean University, Washington, Hare N akcd tteamy COup 248 f Oiler SL, rolomi then moved on to the City of St. someone should have been fired for jis i„t jis creacreatin,jngg „a habitat where , ?"L a hearing. If the proposed additional millage D.C ; and he took numerous corre- trom ( onlours Hx ress a block of Oak Street for a medical 448-3181 Joseph Fire Department before not doing her job as a coach, it before there waw ass onlonlvy urasgrasss Hie ram P • S'M. rate is not approved, the operating revenue spondence courses. tote bag. socks, and water pillow. assist. beginning his 36-year career in law should have been her. garden is already hard at work, Bob proudly served his tountry in Congratulations to Elaine and all of On June 24 at 12:19 p.m., Hartford will increase by 2.30% over the preceding enforcement with the Benton Harbor It is very upsetting that no one drawing rainwater to the roots of l the United States Naval Reserves the ladies who participated! Fire Department was dispatched to 'tusiW Police Department in 1966. He re- stopped to question the integrity of \}l year's operating revenue. from 1946 to 1950. Volume discounts the 56000 block of County Road tired from the Berrien County Mrs. Adams and if what she had V 681 for a vehicle fire. He was a current member of the Sheriff's Department in 1993 and real,y s,ated ,n lhe evaluation was 10 * | ['SrtUfif S(».kd»rdi 1* Csrdrtt^ On June 24 at 4:07 p.m., the depart- National Rifle Association and served as Chief of Police for the City even correct. CO Typesetting & Design The taxing unit publishing this notice, and In Pt«/««l««l Car*" ment was dispatched to the 100 Michigan Harness Horsemen's s not r 1 ,or a coac 01 IP of Coloma before medically retiring ^' '^ ^ '' p identified below, has complete authority to A (io)den Rule Home Association. block of Mary Street for a medical jn 1997 years, who has been faithful and c0 Pick-up & Delivery assist. Bob retired from the Whirlpool Mr. Wohler was a Coloma City supportive to the volleyball pro- establish the number of mills to be lev ied from Commissioner from 1987 until gram, to be dismissed without even Count within its authorized millage rate. Get The Best in Local \ 1992. He was a member of Berrien questioning the reasons. No one / This notice is published by: J County Police Services Council even said a simple thank you for all News at the Tri-City lease pardon our dust" your hard work and dedication for Invitations & Note Pads Hartford Library until his retirement, a member of the Record Each Week; Berrien County GOP, a lifetime the past 11 years. 15 Franklin Street member of the Fraternal Order of Loraine wrote a rebuttal to the eval- Wedding & Social Stationery Call 463-6397 for a Since 1942 our family has GIRLSuP. Hartford, Ml 49057 Police, and on the Board of Elders at uation and sent a copy to each mem- Subcription! been serving the area. Salem Lutheran Church. He also ber of the Waterv liet School Board, Farm Stand Announcements (269) 621-3408 served in the U.S. Naval Reserve the Watervliet High School Princ- To better serve the community we from 1952 to 1960. ipal, Athletic Director, and Superin- Survivors include; his wife, Shirley indent. Not one thing was done. are remodeling the funeral home. (Hicks), whom he mamed July 3, even after all these members re- All available through the During that time we ask you 1982; three sons - Alan (Annie) ceived the letters. Wohler of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Mike I am absolutely disgraced to know to please pardon our dust. (Jamie) Wohler of Rincon, GA. and that someone with as much dedica- Tri-City Record WEST COAST Keith Wade of Afghanistan; and six tion, talent, spint, and an amazing daughters - Pat (Bill) Kronbetter of personality would be let go without For Your We will remain open to help Las Vegas. NV, Sheri (Mert) Schaub anyone questioning the situation. It DRIVING SCHOOL with all your funeral, cremation, of Forest Lake, MN, Kaye Gerring is obvious that it does not matter 138 N. Main St. of Benton Harbor, Lorie (Bill) how much talent you have as a and pre-planning needs. Stroud of Coloma, Kellie Smith of coach or what you have done for the Fresh Produc* e (269)428-991 Coloma. and Shirl Sarters of Kala- school, the only thing that matters is Watervliet, MI 49098 mazoo. Also surviving are two who you know. Hutchins Funeral Home brothers - Eugene (Janis) Wohler of 1 cannot believe that a coach, of one Open 9-7 Daily westcoastdrivlngschool.com "Our Family Serving Your Family for 65 Years " Stevensville and James Wohler of year, can fire a coach who has been 463-6397 ^ The chosen driver education provider for Coloma and Watervliet. St. Joseph; one sister, Ruth Apple- 'n ^ program lor 11 years. Ob- 5000 N. M-140 Watervliet ^ Taught by energetic full-time public school teachers. 209 S. Main St., P.O. Box 'S3 gate of Roanoake, VA; 15 grandchil- vious,y'the on,y rcason Loraine was ^ Segment I offered at Coloma H.S. on June 25th and August 13th dren; and 11 great-grandchildren. 8° was because Mrs. Adams no Watervliet, MI 4909C * Segment I offered at Watervliet H.S. on July 23rd. He was preceded in death by; a son, longer wanted her in the program. (269) 463-5500 (269) 463-3811 ^ Call for more Information, or register on-line. Robert, in 1955, his stepmother, Everything that Mrs. Adams had J 1
Pige 8 Tri-Clt\ Record June 28, 2007 Culenilur & Entertainment June 28, 200" Tri-City Record Page 9 LOMA MOVIE GjJIDE $836,365 in scholarships awarded to Coloma High School graduates or 2007
RATATOUILLE - In the hilarious new animated-adventure. Ratatouille "Kute A'iVA ",. a rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great chef despite his family'i w ishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-pho- THIS mm "M m "...is bic profession. The voice talent of Patton Oswalt. Brian Dennehy anc .auren Kendall, 3 years old. She Brad (iarrett along with Janeane (iarolfalo, Ian Horn and Peter O'Toole ^ves swimming, reading, and riding make this a must-see for kids of all ages. (G) her bike. Lauren is the daughter of 1 NAN ALMIGHTY - (HELD OVER!) Steve Carell, reprising his role iBecky Kendall of Kalama/oo and as the polished, preenning newscaster Evan Baxter of Bruce Almighty, ia Li uuldaughter of Mary Kendall of the next one anointed by God to accomplish a holy mission in the hilari- Coloma. Her great-grandparents ous new comedy, Evan Almighty. (PG) were the late Eleanor and Andy Kendall of ( oloma. EANTASTIC EOUR RISE OE THE SILVER SURFER - (HELD Share a photo of your "Kute MJ\" V OVER!) Director Tim Story (Fantastic Four. Barbershop) is back. This with your friends, neighbors, ami n l- action packed superhero sequel will be high on the list of must-see filma COUNTRYSIDE ACADEMY SPRING MUSIC PROGRAM...Ap- 1 atives who read the Tri-City Record. for teens and young adults this summer. Marvel's first family of super proiimati'ly 245 Cuuntnside Academy elementary studenti participat- Make sure you write your kids'names leros, The Fantastic Four, meets their greatest challenge yet as the enig ed in the school's annual spring music program on May 17 at the on the hack ofthe picture and include matic, intergalactic herald, The Silver Surfer, comes to Earth to prepare i Mendel Center in Henton Tounthip. Pictured is Music Director Rebecca any other information ahoni it you \l for destruction. (PG) Peppel with studenti in gradei 3-5. (Contributed photo) like to see in the paper, including MORE CHS Cl^ASS OF 2007 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS...werA (seated, from the left) Ashley GeorRe, mom and dad, grandma and grandpa, and so on. Send the photo to the COLOMA CLASS OF 2007 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS.Jneluded: (seated, from the left) Brandi Allred, Paul Grenon, Anna Griffin, Brock Griffin, Eli/abeth Grootendorst; (standing, from the left) Adrianna John- Watervliet Middle School Honor Roll Tri-City Record, P.O. Box M atervliet. Ml 49098. Pick up the photo after Andrea Balsis, Nicholas Bither, Katherine Brown, Michael Bussing; (standing, from the left) Blake Davis. son, Brianna Johnson, Jeffery Kreitner, Scott Larson, Erie Leach, and Kaelyn Lewis. Kirstin Davis, Melissa Dembinski, Matthew Gaipa, Tim Miller, and Shannon Porphir. (Contributed photos) Fourth Marking Period - 2006/2007 it appears in the paper or includc a stamped, self-addressed envelope and JUNE 29 THRU JULY 7 we 7/ mail it hack to you. WWW.MOQRETHEATRKS.COM GRADE 6 GRADE 7 Miriam Rosas SAT-SUN • KRI-SAT" Princinal's List PriiKliMl'ii Lhl Erianna Sobralski Where are your "Kute Kids"? LOMA 468-LOMA (OLOMA David McClendon Julia Birmele Travis Taylor \shli Scmggs Nicholette Brooks GRADE 8 EANTASTIC FOUR 1:45 4:30 7:009 30 PC Sarah Wagner Stephanie Cluster Princinal s List EVAN ALMIGHTY 1:304:15 6:509:20 PG ! rr Maroon 1 ist Christopher Flagel Jordan Krieger RATATOUILLE 1:15 4;0O6:40 9;|0G Megan Adams Rachel Foote Colin Nangle n.md Bluschkc Bradley Thomas Alexandra Spaulding Trov Burtchctt Brett Thumm Mahal ia Stelter Cascv Clark Maroon List Alyson Wendzel RATATOUILLE 1:15*3:50 6:30 8:50 G Taylor Willming 1 mdv Gaipa Miranda Abel FANTASTIC FOUR l:30M:00 6:40 8:45 PC \spcn (icrlach Chelsea Baca Mflmn List 1 LIVE FREE OK DIEHARD 1:00*3:40 6:509:40 PG 13 Victoria lloltsdaw Caitlyn Barnwell Rico Adams Anna Kictzcrow Samantha Bosley Lizaura Blanco STARTS TLES JULY 3 TRANSFORMERS Jamie Lee Kevin Bryant Brooklyn Davis 1 aurcn Richardson Kassandra Collis Taylar Jacob 10:20 1:05 3:456:308:50 G Tiffany Sexton Laura Cook Nicholas Kaley 7 EANTASTIC FOlR 10:501:35 4:I5(»:40 9j00 MORE COLOMA CLASS OF 2007 S( HOLAKSIIIP NMNNl-US...(seated, from the left) Jeffen Quigley, Tyler Trover Jaxon Dellaven Brooke Mundt LIVE FREE OR DIEHARD 10:10 12:55 3:35 7:009:40 P(;i3 Jessica Refd, Trisha Treat, Ronnita Singleton. Kelly Smith: (standing from the left) Andrew Stankiewicz, w hitv Lift! VaLsiri Figueroa Kyle Priebe Devln Swanigan, Nathan Sehemenauer, Kyle Thomas, Dylan lodd, Jonathan Shoemaker, and Matthew Cara Adams Magdalena Garcia Alma Ramirez EVAN ALMIGHTY 10.40 1:25 4:056:508:55 PG Vollrath. Scott ( lark Christina (irabow ski Jamie Richcreek PI RATES-AT W ORLDS END 11:20 2:40 6:20 9:35 PG13 MORE COLOMA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS...were: (seated, from the left) Jessica Martinez., Ron Met/, Kendra ( ubbage Patrick Hammel Kelsey Rogers 1408 Incentive Award Travis Olszewski - Stevens Ser- Denver Full Tuition Scholarship COMMUNITY HOSPIIM MM MUMON SCHOLARSHIP...win- 10:30 1:15 3:55 7:20 9:45 PG13 Amber Morris, Steven Moser; (standing, from the left) Megan Muenger, Rachel Nadeau, Travis Olszewski, Joshua Hug Jennifer Hartman Tia Schneider Jessica Martinez - Michigan Merit vices Award Nathan Sehemenauer • Michigan ners were announced recenth. Pictured are: (from the left) Board mem- Kelsey Owen, Spencer Paulsen, and Jason Trosper. Fyler Jackson Stefani Imler Kayla Wicser Award, Michigan Education Asso- Kelsey Owen - State of Michigan Merit Award and Lake Michigan ber Janet Snyder, Board member Joe Barrett, Nin a Burfield, Elizabeth Lois Jordan Lorenza Jimenez Daniel Isbrecht Michael Zaluckyj ciation, State of Michigan Compet- Competitive Scholarship anil Michi- College C.T.E. Award Grootendorst, interim ( LO Ua\ ( ruse, ami Board member Joyce Coloma High School academic Christina Jacob Joseph Johnson White List itive Scholarship. Westem Michigan gan Merit Award Kyle Thomas - First Congrega- Tutton. (Contributed photo) counselor Fran Megyese announced Jacob Lefor Dakota Kieman Kaliegh Adams Community Calendar University Pell (irant. Western Spencer Paulsen - Alpena Com- tional Church Women's Award $836,365 in scholarship and awards Rachel 1 eitz Frik Loyd Sarah Baumeister Sponsored as a community service by Michigan University Grant, Grand munity College Athletic Scholarship Dylan lodd - Michigan Merit Bethany Marschke Bethany Cubbage Community Hospital have been given to 52 graduates. Caitlyn Mandarmo Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill 1 Valley Bert Price Scholarship. and Michigan Merit Award Award Joey Mann mo Brianna Sehwerdt Jessica Dudek Some scholarships are still being Grand Valley Helen Clayton Scho- Jason Trosper - Michigan Merit Send Community Calendar listings to: Tri-City Record, Jonathan Shoemaker • Lake Hunter Millsap Tyler Scott Jennifer Hartstein Watervliet Foundation decided and some grants will be larship. Lake Michigan College Award Michigan College C.T.E. Award Box 7, Watervliet, Ml 49098; Fax to (269) 463-8329; awarded iater. Travis Potter Dustin Simon Katie Howard C.T.E. Award, and Coloma Educa- Jeffery Quigley - I ake Michigan Matthew Vollrath - Michigan or E-mail to newsffitricitvrecord.com. Andres Ramirez Danielle Smith Robert Lovell announces anuual Scholarships and awards went to tion Association College C.T.E. Award. I astern Merit Award Samantha Roberts Alyssa Tanner John McCarthy Listings must be renewed weekly; the listings deadline the following students: Ron Metz - Coloma High School Michigan University (irant. Eastern Honored but not available for the Morgan Slant/ ()livia Thibeault Shelbi Myers for next week's newspaper is 12:00 noon on Monday. Brandi Allred - Lake Michigan Academic Challenge Scholarship Michigan University Pell (irant, and photos were: Nicholas Steinke White List Paige Schmul scholai'ship winners College Board of Trustees Scholar- and Lane Automotive Scholarship Eastern Michigan University Seo Bradley Badgley - Michigan Merit Friday, June 29 @ 1:00 "Watervliet Independence Celebration Kick- ship Kaytria Stelter Cody Burtchctt Jennifer Wallace Submitted b\ Amber Morris - Lake Michigan Grant Award i he SM)() scholarship is awarded to off' with the opening of the Carnival. Located in the parking lot across Jason U icks Charlie Leaf Andrea Balsis - Valparaiso Uni- College C.T.E. Award and l ake Jessica Reid - Michigan Merit Brandon Beeht - Michigan Merit Jennifer Cramer Hin lield to assist with her studies in from Elite Bar & Gril! on Mam St Many other events (pancake break- Michael Loring versity Athletic Scholarship. Val- (OLOMA ACADEMIC CHEVRONS...were given out to: (seated, Michigan College Hoard of Trustees Award Marketing Director pre med al Central Michigan Uni- fasts. steak fry. pingpong ball drop, duck race, etc.) during the June 29- Award and Lake Michigan College Porshea Monte paraiso University Presidential from the left) Brandon Beeht, Megan Muenger, Raehael Nadeau, and Scholarship Community Hospital versitN and to (irootendorst to pur- July 1 celebration are listed in the brochure available around Watervliet. Trisha Treat - Michigan Merit Board of Trustees Scholarship Scholarship, Charleston Southern Deven Swanigan. Steven Moser - Lake Michigan Award Nora Burfield of Hart lord High MIC i bachelor's degree in nursing at Saturday, June 30, "Gordon Knutson Memorial Golf Tournament" @ Derrik Bench - Michigan Merit Paw Paw Lake Golf Course in Watervliet, For more information, call 463- University Athletic Scholarship, College C.T.E. Award and Michigan Ronnita Singleton - I ake Michi- Award School and Lli/aheth Cirootendoisi the I niversit) of Michigan. and Michigan Merit Award Adrianna Johnson - Michigan Watervliet Middle School Honor Roll 2434 Hillsdale College Athletic Scholar- Merit Award gan College C.T.E. Award /aehary Boff - Michigan Merit of Coloma High School .ire this Scholai ships w ere based on aca- Matthew Gaipa - Michigan Merit Merit Award Saturday, June 30 @ 7:00 a.m.-12:00 NOON, "Watervliet Indepen- ship, 4-H Reserve Champion Ver- Megan Muenger - Hope Presiden- Kellv Smith - Michigan Merit Award Second Semester - 2006/2007 year's winners of Comiminit\ llos demic record, school activities, and Award and Lake Michigan C II. Brianna Johnson - Calvin College • v. dence Celebration Dawn Fly-In" @ Watervliet Airport. satility Scholarship, and Michigan tial Scholarship, Hope College Award and l ake Michigan C.I.I pital Foundation's annual scholai ruiiirc i a ree r goals in the healthcare lara llawblitzel - Michigan Merit Saturday, June 30 @ 9:00 a.m. @ North School, "Annual Watervliet Award Entrada Scholarship GRADE 6 GRADE 7 Michael Loring Merit Award Grant. Hope College Supplemental Award Award and Lake Michigan College ship for top-notch graduates pursu- field. Independence Celebration Gene Bednarowski 5K Run/Walk," with Tim Miller - Southwestern Mich- Jeffery Kreitner - Lake Michigan PrincinaPs List Danielle Smith Nicholas Bither - Lake Michigan Educational Opportunity Grant, Andrew Stankiewicz - Michigan C.T.E. Award PrinciDDl'i |,i>( ing careers in the healthcare field. signups starting at 7:30 a.m. The Fun Run will begin at 8:30 a.m. igan College Art Scholarship College ( T.E. Award Ashli Scruggs Stephanie Cluster Erianna Sobralski College C.T.E. Award Michigan Merit Award, Hope Col- Merit Award Ashley Lambreeht - Michigan Saturday, June 30 @ 9:00 a.m., "Watervliet Independence Celebra- Shannon Porphir - Michigan Scott Larson - Michigan Merit I ducation, daughter of Randall and Maroon List Joseph Johnson GRADE 8 Katherine Brown - Lake Michigan lege Pell Grant, and State of Michi- Deven Swanigan - Valparaiso Merit Award Heuermann famih tion Classic Car Show" on Pleasant Street near City Hall and Saylor s Merit Award Award huh Higdon: and Brandon Peppel ( ara Adams Brett Thumm Pizza. Carnival opens al 10:00. College C.T.E. Award gan Competitive Scholarship University Presidential Scholarship. Sean Stevens - Michigan Merit PrinciiMrs List Ashley George - Michigan Merit Erie Leach - Michigan Merit Megan Adams reunion held of Benton Harbor, senior. Social Saturday, June 30 @ 11:00 a.m., Watervliet Independence Michael Bussing - Michigan Merit Rachel Nadeau - University of Tiffin University Presidential Scho- Award Mapmn List Nicholas Kaley Award Award Studies - Secondary, son of Richard Award ( asey ( lark Miranda Abel Jordan Kneger Celebration Crowning of Little Miss and Mr. Firecracker," sponsored Michigan Tradition Award and larship. University of Denver Presi- Devin Yeske - Lake Michigan Paul Grenon - Lake Michigan Kaelyn l.e«is - Michigan Tuition M|ch|gan Merj( w Scott Clark June 3 in Hartford and Rebecca Peppel. by the Lioness Club, in Library Park The Watervliet Independence Blake Davis - National Honor dential Scholarship. University College C.T.E. Award Chelsea Baca Colin Nangle College Winners Circle Scholarship, Celebration Grand Parade down Mam Street @ 1:00 p.m. Society, University of Michigan 1 mdy Gaipa Caitlyn Barnwell Alma Ramirez Ninety-two members attended ilu Saturday, June 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., "Coloma Varsity Cheer Team Car State of Michigan Competitive Aspen (icrlach Julia Birmele Alexandra Spaulding Heuermann family reunion held Tradition Award. Jon Jollay Mem- Wash" @ Coloma McDonald s. Scholarship. Hope College Alumni Victoria lloltsdaw Samantha Bosley Mahalia Stelter June 3 at the home of ( alvin and orial Scholarship, and Michigan WHS graduation Saturday, June 30 @ 6:00 p.m., "WHS Class of 1975 Is turning 50." Honors Scholarship. Hope Grant, Lorenza Jimenez Taylor Willming Merit Award Nicholette Brooks Minnie Sadler of Harlford. Come and celebrate with your class at Rookies Bar & Grill in Watervliet. Michigan Merit Award, and Lake Kirsten Da\is - Michigan Merit Brookfield Anna Kictzcrow Kassandra Collis Maroon List It was a record for attendance, with photos are in For more information, call Pam Shimer @ (218) 751-1439. Michigan Board of Trustees Scho- Jamie Lee Laura Cook Kaliegh Adams some traveling from Illinois and Saturday, June 30, "Boater Safety Class" sponsored by the Paw Paw Award, Bruce Zech Memorial I he graduation photos for the larship c Jacob Lefor Jaxon Dellaven Rico Adams Indiana. Those in attendance ranged Lake Association. To preregister. go to marinediv(
Page 10 Tri-City Record June 28, 2007 Coloma Township Zoning Admini- tentative text of the above request Berrien County Records. No pro- recorded on November 23, 2005 in bers include Battle Creek Pennficld, June 28, 2007 Tri-City Record Page // strator at the below listed address at may be examined prior to the date of ceedings have been instituted to Liber 2667, Page 1346, Berrien Tri-City Area Sports News Kalamazoo Hackett, Kalamazoo Hun/ Ads S: Public Notices any time during normal business the hearing by calling the Bain- recover any pari of the debt, which County Records. No proceedings Christian, Galesburg-Augusta, Del- hours of normal business days up to bridge Township Hall (468-8040) is now SI58,510.09. have been instituted to recover any ton, Olivet, Parchment, and Verm- Planning Commission of the Charier the date of the hearing and may be where written comments will be The mortgage will be foreclosed by part of the debt, which is now ontville-Maple Valley. Fownship of Coloma will conduct a WANT ADS further received by the Planning received concerning the request sale of the property, at public auc- S83,198.30. My view With the additions of Schoolcraft public hearing, concerning the fol- tion to the highest bidder, on The mortgage will be foreclosed by P«r Mto, lor rMt, h#lp Commission at the hearing until the heanng. and Constantine, the KVA will now lowing matter on Monday, July 16, Coloma Charter Township will pro- BY ORDER OF TIH Thursday, July 26, 2007, at 11:00 sale of the property, at public auc- have 10 teams. As if that conference 2007, at 7:00 p.m. at the Coloma vide necessary reasonable auxiliary BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP a.m. local time, at the West entrance tion to the highest bidder, on from the were not tough enough already, Charter Township Hall, 4919 Paw of the Courthouse, in the City of St. Thursday, July 19, 2007, at 11:00 aids and sen ices, such as signers for ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS other teams are probably really Juft |».78 p*r Paw Lake Road, Coloma. Michigan Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, the hearing impaired and audio tapes Ron Bjes, Chairman a.m. local time, at the West entrance excited about Schoolcraft and Con- PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NO- (6-28-07-TCR) the place of the Circuit Court. The of the Courthouse, in the City of St. Add 104 • word of printed material being considered Press Box stantine coming into their confer- Ropoot torn for %2 TICE that a hearing will be held to property will be sold lo pay the at four (4) days notice to the Coloma Joseph. Bemen County, Michigan, ence. Add $1 to By Mike l.eith, Sports writer consider a request from Donald and BAINBRIDGE amounts then due on the mortgage, Charter Township Zoning Admini- the place of the Circuit Court. The However, it seems to me that both Robert Myers, 6274 N. Coloma together with interest due, legal property will be sold to pay the Ad mutt bo paid In strator. Individuals with disabilities TOWNSHIP Hartford girls Chas Burtchctt. of those new teams will be doing a AO PLACEMINT DEADLINE Road, Coloma, Ml 49038, proper- costs, attorneys fees* and also any amounts then due on the mortgage, requiring auxiliary aids or services Receiving an honorable mention lot more traveling than they used to IS NOON ON TUB8DAY1 ly code. 11 -08-0008-0012-00-6, in SPECIAL BOARD taxes and insurance that the mort- together with interest due, legal should contact the Coloma Charter end-of-season were Johnny Ruggio and Ryan in the St. Joseph Valley Conference. order to rezone the property from gagee pays before the sale. costs, attorneys fees, and also any Trt-CHy Rocord Township Zoning Administrator at MEETING Reed. Constantine, in particular, is about IM N. Main tt, Box 7 AG-P Primary Agricultural lo AG-T The property is located in the the address or telephone listed taxes and insurance that the mort- awards announced Chris Cook also made the Division six miles from the Indiana border on Watorvllot, Ml 490M JUNE 22.2007 Transitional Agricultural/Residen- below. Township of Berrien, County of gagee pays before the sale. 3 all-district team. (269) 4€3-€397 Hartford varsity softball coach John 131. tial, for the purpose of developing SYNOPSIS Berrien, Slate of Michigan, and is Crodlt Cards Accoptod COLOMA C HARTER TOWNSHIP The property is located in the Johnson has announced the end-of- Schoolcraft and According to the Gazene report, the 60 acre parcel into residential described as: Cheryl Van Drasek Meeting called lo order at 1:05 p.m. Township of Hagar. Bemen County, season honors bestowed on mem- football will remain in one division lots. Lot 2 of Deer Meadow Subdivision, Zoning Administrator Present - Jollay. Grieser. Baiers. Stale of Michigan, and is described bers of his sofrball team. Constantine for the time being while they will All interested parties are invited lo according to the plat thereof record- as: FISH FOR SALE 4919 Paw Paw Lake Road Yetzke, Epple Project Manager Winning the most valuable player look al two separate divisions for attend. ed in L iber 26 of Plats. Page 20 of FISH FOR STOCKING...most ( oloma. Ml 49038 Robert Swem from Pearson award was Danielle Krobolh. bolt to KVA some other sports. Written comments will be received Berrien County Records. THE COLOMA-HAGAR WHITE SOX W()N...the Tri-City Little League first-place trophy and also the variety ponds and lakes, LAGGIS' (269)468-7212 Construction and sub-contractors for LEGALS The most improved player award Now the St. Joseph Valley Confer- from any interested person concern- ((v28-07-TCR) Property address; 11212 Deer Conference Watervliet pre-season tourney in its division. Pictured are: (front row, from the left) Brad Page, Kyle FISH FARM, 26^628-2056 days the Township Hall Addition were went to Lindsey Drake. ence finds itself in the similar posi- ing the foregoing matter by the Meadow Lane, Berrien Springs, COMIM EDTOPidh: ,2 Krajecki, Caleb Smith, Jason Walters, Brandon Slernamen, Adam Batey; (middle row, from the left) Justin and 26^-624-6215 evenings. also in attendance Making the SAC all-conference It was reported in the Kalamazoo tion the Red Arrow was in a few Coloma Township Zoning Admini- Michigan 49103. VanAvery, Kenny Tosh, Robert Fellows, Quincey Querforth, Ryan Parrigin, Gunnar Harrison; (back row, (.V8, •J-HMIT-TCR) NOTICE OF Robert Swem reviewed the job start first team were Krystin Weberg and Ga/.ette a few days ago that School- years ago when Watervliet, Hart- strator at the below listed address at The Tri-City Record wants from the left) manager Al Page and assistant coaches Tom Querforth, Tim Parrigin and Dave Harrison. The up requirements and the job sched- The redemption period will be six Danielle Kroboth. craft and Constantine will both start ford, and Bangor bolted to the SAC. RANDY^S 1 \NN N ( UU any time during normal business ORDINANCE team was 25 and 0 this season. (Contributed photo) ule with the sub contractors and the (6) months from the date of sale. your legal news! Ashley Mitchell made the second competing in the Kalamazoo Valley irfORDABI I. Dl PI NPAil I, hours of normal business days up to ADOPTION Board. Progress reports will be sup- Dated: June 18, 2007 Little League Call (269) 463-6397! team, while Susan Fisher and Conference in the fall on 2008. FRFK KSTIMATES the date of the hearing and may be nearest threat in the West. son, his value would be limited CHARTER plied monthly to the* Board. The KINNEY. BURD1CK, Heather Marshall each received an Both schools have been long-time Bears release Tank 26^-621-6178 further received by the Planning All-Stars should And even though Detroit is in a while taking up a roster spot. project will begin on a limited basis BOWMAN & ENGELN, PL C. honorable mention. members of the St. Joseph Valley (6-12 -R-12-07.TCR) Commission at the hearing. TOWNSHIP OF right with Cleveland, as of this writ- And then there is the question of the week of July 2 and start frill By: Mark S. Bowman Making the Division 3 all-district Conference and now that conference be starting Johnson Coloma Charter Township will pro- swing the week of July 9. (P34207) ing the Tigers were one and a half whether or not he could even stay I.H.N SALE COLOMA team were Weberg. Kroboth. and will be down to four teams, as both How many second chances do you vide necessary reasonable auxiliary John's games ahead of them in the Central out of trouble for a whole year of not Township will add Builders Risk Attorney for Mortgagee mi FOl I OWING UNITS have BERRIEN COUNTY, Marshall. Colon and Battle Creek St. Philip play soon get? Apparently not anymore for the aids and serv ices, such as signers for insurance to present policy, pump 206 Court Street. Division. They are also ahead of playing football. His track record so been taken under possession by Kroboth was also named to the all- have also announced they will leave Although I have not been contacted Bears' Tank Johnson. the hearing impaired and audio tapes MICHIGAN fuel tanks in basement and see lhat P.O. Box 24 every National League division far makes that very doubtful. Sparkle U-Sior-li lor lack of pay- Glass region team. the conference as well, after the The Bears organization bent over yet by any of the area post-season leader, just like the Red Sox and the of printed material being considered FO Fill RESIDENTS AND PROP- the logs from the oak tree are St. Joseph, Michigan 490X5 2007-08 season. ment I hese umis will be auctioned m MAKE OUR OWN tournament people, 1 hear there are backwards to try to straighten this al four (4) days notice to the Coloma i i
P«KtU Tri-City Record June 28, 2007 June 29, 200/ In-Lily Record Page I* Harbor, 6 days in jail with credit for ship. Harbor, 16-48 months prison wilh served, 12 months probation, 25 Paw Paw Lake Almanac 6 served, 2 years probation, success- Tri-City Area Outdoor News served, 5 years probation, $2,220 James Curtis Foster, Benlon Harbor, credit for 58 days for resisting and hours community service, and fines ful completion of a substance abuse 25 months-15 years prison with guage of ihe Miami. Though Ihe fines and costs, and successful com- obstruction a police officer and and costs for attempted assault with LEGALS program, 25 hours community serv- credit for 117 days served (to be domestic violence on March 25, Potawatomi tribes remained in the Tri-Cih' Area pletion of a GED program for crim- a deadly weapon and domestic vio- Paw Paw Lake Foundation ( OSTISVEn Ftnu pyinff ice and $970 fines and costs for served concurrently with other sen- area, the Miami were driven out in inal sexual conduct, 4th degree, vic- 2007, in the city of Benton Harbor. lence on March II, 2007, in Ihe city attempted possession of a firearm by tences) and $2,885.21 fines and the early 1700s. At the same lime, a tim between ages of 13-16. Jennifer Lee Cuyler, Benton Har- of Benton Harbor a felon on March 24, 2007, in the costs for home invasion, 2 nd group of French-Canadians located to study lakes and watershed Fishing 1 hal part of ih j Southeast Quarter of Rico Lee Armslead. Benlon Harbor. bor, 180 days in confinement with Mark Alvin Hampton Jr., Coloma. Section 35, Township 3 South, city of Benlon Harbor. degree, on January 24, 2007, in credit for 58 days served, 3 years 30 days confinement. 2 years proba- near the mouth of the St. Joseph 2 days in jail with credit for 2 days The Paw Paw Lake Foundation Southwest Michigan Planning Range 18 West, Hagar Township, Marcus Ray Phillips, Benton Benlon Township. probation, $992.04 restitulion, 50 tion, $10,793.26 restitution, 80 River. They left after a rather short & Hunting served. 120 days on Dept. of Correc- (PPLF) has selected the Spicer Commission, cunently developing a Berrien County, Michigan, desc- Harbor, 90 days confinement, 2 Troy Christopher Dorman, Sawyer, hours community service, and fines hours community service, and fines stay. tions Electronic Program, 2 years Group to perform tests and analysis Watershed Management Plan for the ribed as follows; Beginning at the years probation, successful comple- 120 days in jail with credit for 55 and costs for stealing and retaining a and costs for malicious destruction William Burnett and Joseph Ber- probation and fines and costs for of the Paw Paw lakes and their Paw Paw River Basin, is also a con- Fast Quarter comer of said Section tion of a high school education, days served, $120 fines and costs for financial transaction device without of a building in excess of $200 but trand settled in the St. Joseph River Report careless discharge of a firearm Watershed. Frank Jurenka. Director tractor for this study and will pro- 35, ihence South 89° 57* 13" West $2,754.21 restitution, 50 hours com- resisting and obstructing a police consent of its owner on December less than $ 1,000 on July 11,2006. in valley around 1785. They made im- By Bill Scott which could cause injury or death on ofthe PPLF's Water Quality efforts, vide baseline data and mapping of (Deed North 89° 58' West) 168.50 munity service, $970 fines and costs officer on March 18, 2007, in 28, 2006, in Chikaming Township. Hagar Township provements and settlements which william9cott4365fafbcglohal.net March 14. 2007, in the city of stated that this study comes after the watershed. feel, ihence South 150.0 feet, thence for home invasion, 2nd degree, on Benlon Township. William Perez, Benlon Harbor. 53 lasted until white immigrants began Benlon Harbor four years of both in-lakes and Management of this activity is South 89° 57* 13" West (Deed North January 24, 2007, in Benton Town- Terrance Davan Swanson, Benton days in jail wilh credit for 53 days coming from Ohio and Indiana. James Edward Campbell, Coloma, drains testing and will lead to the being done by a Water Quality Team X90 58' West) 95.0 feel, Ihence Both men mamed native Amen- and larger shrimp and orange artifi- 60 days lelher confinemenl, 2 years next phase which is development of consisting of directors of the PPLF, South 510.37 feet, thence South 89° By Delavan Sipes cans. cleared land, established trad- Fishing cial spoons for Steelhead. mostly at probation, $720 fines and costs. 100 2006 Water Quality Report for City of Watervliet 'best management practices" for President of the Paw Paw Lake 5H' tait (Deed South 89° 43' East) Only % inch of rain; still hot. ing posts, planted apple orchards night. hours community service for operat- improving the lakes' water quality. Association. President of the Little St. Joseph River... ^3 50 feel to the Easl line of said This report covers Ihe drinking water quality for CITY OF WATERVLIET for Ihe calendar year 2006. This information is a snapshot of the quali- humid, with the thermometer cozy- and contributed to the area. Area lakes... ing a motor vehicle while his license Key aspects of this study are the Paw Paw Lake Association, and The DNR reports that Walleye fish- Section 35, thence North on said ty of the water lhal we provided lo you in 2006. Included are details about where your water comes from, what il contains, and how it compares ing up to 80 degrees daily. The lake The road from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Chuck from Miles Bail & Tackle was suspended and causing serious development of agriculture drain lakefront property owners. ing has been fair, with a lot of small- l ast line 660.74 feel lo ihe place of lo Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and slate standards level has dropped to 621.87 feet was the only road in this part of the Shop also tells me that Cora and injury in an accident on July 8,2006, nutnent contributions, dram condi- A Web site has been established for er ones being caught above the beginning. above sea level; only 7/8 inch above country, except for Indian trails. Reynolds are doing well for Bluegill in Coloma Township. tion assessment, an m-lakes sedi- any interested party to view the Bemen Springs Dam but bigger Property address: Your water comes from three (3) groundwater wells located al off Red Arrow Highway (2) and (1) off M-140. Each well is over 200 feet deep the overflow. Without rainfall, water Squire Thompson traveled this road and Bass. He said that these lakes Shawanda Nicole Jones, Benlon ment survey, and a bathymetnc sur- activity organization, meeting agen- ones being caught between St. 2KK2 Kerlikowske drawing from an aquifer lhal is "confined" wilh significant protection provided by an overlying clay layer. The Slate performed an assessment of will cease to run out of the lake in 1822 to the Niles area, where he are Ihe ones he would recommend. Harbor, credit for 47 days served in vey to develop new depth profile das. meeting minutes, etc. The site Joseph Township Park and Lakeland He11Ion Harbor. Michigan 49022. our source water at the end of 2003 lo determine Ihe susceptibility or the relative potential of contamination. The results were mailed in early built a log cabin. A year later, he The Bluegill have moved into deep- jail, 90 days on lelher, 18 months sometime this week. The water from maps of the lakes. The sediment and Hospital; but Chuck from Miles Bait brought his wife to their new home. for this is www spicergroup.net/ The redemption period will be one 2004. Wells PW-1 and PW-2 has "moderate susceptibility, while PW-3 possesses a "high" susceptibility. The analysis is based on geologic sensi- Sherwood Creek, the Branch-Derby er water on most area lakes, as they probation, $180 restitution. 25 hours bathymetric surveys are being par- pawpaw & Tackle Shop on Reeder Street in (1) year from Ihe dale of sale. tivity "Significant sources of contamination include Underground Storage Tank and Aboveground Storage Tank sites, two hazardous waste gener- drain and the creek from Little Paw I hey were the only family in the have finished their spawn. To catch community service and $1,060 fines tially funded by contributions from For further information, contact Benton Harbor said the bigger ones Dated: June II, 2007 ator sites, a former landfill, two Laundromats, a lumber yard, a sports and marine shop lhat services boats and marine equipment, a cemetery, a area until 1824. when they were the bigger Bluegill, fish in 10 to 20 and costs fbr attempted larceny from Paw Lake are just not enough input the Berrien County Dram Commis- have slowed down below the dam, joined by William Kirk. This was Frank Jurenka. Director. Water KINNEY, BURDICK. BOWMAN site lhat may contain PCB containing electrical equipment, a railroad, a carwash, a sewage lagoon site, a large construction equipment repair shop, to maintain the lake level without feet of water at dawn or dusk or near a person in the village of Berrien sion, Paw Paw Lake Association, Quality. Paw Paw Lake Foundation; so take your pick. & ENGELN. P LC. agricultural property that applies pesticides and fertilizers, and a fonner oil change shop. Abandoned wells provide a direct conduit for surface rain. the beginning of Niles. the edge of the weed line. Springs on July 7,2005. Watervliet Township, and Coloma (269) 468-2464; Lake Michigan... By: Mark S. Bowman In 1825. a mill was built to grind Jeremy Lee Sliter, Coloma. 210 run-off and contaminants to easily reach the groundwater and may pose a potential problem. The City of Watervliel ensures lhal these wells are W hy does the lake continue to go Township. Big Paw Paw Lake is clearing up com and wheat. It was powered by a oki- Boat anglers are taking Steelhead (P34207) days in jail wilh credit for 58 days not a potential threat and have been properly plugged A copy of Ihe assessment is available al Watervliet City Hall, 158 W Pleasant Slreel. down? Evaporation. Mighty Sol after last week's weed kill and team of horses. on artificial lures while trolling in Allomey for Mortgagee served. 2 years probation, 25 hours Watervliel. MI 49098. The City of Watervliet is making every effort lo protect our sources by an active Well Head Protection Program lhal sup- gives the molecules of water at the should be once again producing fish Settlers began pushing in to the Paw Paw Lake Association the mud lines. 206 Court Street community service, and fines and ports management of existing or potential sources of contamination in the Well Head Protection Area. Known sources of contamination within the surface enough energy to escape by this weekend Buchanan area in 1828. The earliest Good numbers of Perch have been P.O. Box 24 costs for possession of a firearm Well Head Protection Area are being remediated to prevent movement of contamination to the municipal wells. If you would like to know more from the lake into the atmosphere, settlement in north county was at St. caught in 20 to 40 feet of water from Si. Joseph. Michigan 49085 during a larceny on March 3, 2007, about the report, please contact Mark Bolin, City of Watervliet, 158 W Pleasant Street, Watervliet. Ml 49098 at (269) 463-4041. where they hang around and make to meet Saturday, July 7; Joseph on Lake Michigan near the Saint Joseph to New Buffalo. The Telephone: in Hagar Township. the hot air humid, humid and more confluence of the St. Joseph River. Perch gel bigger the further south Please share your (269) 983-0103 Timothy Osbom Wright, Coloma, 2 • Contaminants and their presence in water; Drinking Water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small humid. Board member nomination Paw Paw River, and Hickory Creek. you go. 10-14. 6-21.6-28. 7-5. M2-07-TCR) days in jail wilh credit for 2 days amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information Historical Trivia outdoor sports stories St. Joseph was initially named On the piers. Perch and Steelhead served. $14,499 restitution, fines about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). committee to be apppointed NOTICE OF The first white man to traverse this Saranac. then Newbury Port. have been taken off the end; with and photos with the and costs for attempted failure lo * territory was Father Marquette and Submitted by Bob Becker sponsibilities the following month. minnows and small shnmp for Perch MORTGAGE SALE pay child support. Vulnerability of sub-populations: Some people may be more vulnerable lo contaminants in drinking water than the general population. readers of the two other Frenchmen in 1675. Sonne Trails from Shingle Digging", Saturday. July 7. is the date for the Other topics of note are a review of Default has occurred in a mortgage Shelley Lyn Hojara. Bridgman, 180 Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people Muhel Branch Stark. pp ft-H Precipitation (S LaSalle and his troop of 25 French- next meeting of the Paw Paw Lake certain bylaw articles and sections Tri-City Record days in jail wilh credit for days with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek laki' level reported hv Ra\ Dlouhy. dela- Sarett Nature made by CASSANDRA ELLIS, a men wintered in St. Joseph in 1680- Association (PPLA). The Board of and a proposal to help fund a served, 5 years probation, advice about drinking water from their health care prov iders. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by wni 1122($ i omcasl. net single woman, to FIRST RESO- 81. During that time they built a fort Directors will form a Nominating Bathymetric mapping survey of the recordCdi2k.com $123,845.74 reslilulion, $1,370 Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from Ihe Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Center News IRCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNI- on the bluff at the mouth of the St. Committee for the purpose of pro- lake. ON. now known as UNITED FED- fines and costs, and 100 hours com- Next Week: More about early set- Joseph River. posing three nominees to fill three- The cost ofthe survey is $8,000 and SATURDAY, JUNE 30 munity service for embezzlement of Sources of drinking water: The sources of drinking water (both lap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reser- tlers in this area. I RAL CREDIT UNION, dated Only rough trails threaded through year terms. The terms for nominees funding will be a shared effort of 10:30 A.M. greater than $1,000 but less than voirs, springs, and wells. Our water comes from wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally- Nature: A bubbling brook would March 24. 2006, and recorded on the area, so most transportation was are for Board members, as the terms Coloma and Watervliel townships, Spend the day on the mighty In the $20,000 from Whirlpool from about occurring minerals and. in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human lose its song if you removed the March 30,2006, in Liber 2699. Page by rivers or the Great Lakes. The St. for the four officers of the Associa- the Benien Country Drain Commis- Kalamazoo River from Old Allegan January 2002 lo September 2005. activity. rocks. 265. Berrien County Records. No Joseph River was originally called tion - President, Vice President, sioner. and the PPLA. Dam Road to the take-out past M- Tyler David McNew, Coloma, 30 proceedings have been insliiuled lo "River of the Miami" m the lan- Treasurer, and Secretary - will not 89. Bring a lunch and lots of water pits! days in jail for contempt of court, Contaminants that may be present in source water include: recover any part of the debt, which have expired. I he last survey was completed by to drink. Fee of $15 includes all By Sue Openneer bond violation by committing larce- Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural live- IS now $128,587.22. the U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers in equipment and transportation. I he mortgage will be foreclosed by ny in a building. stock operations and wildlife. Should you wish to be considered 1939 and this new survey will help sale of Ihe property, al public auc- Tonda Dennelle Thomas. Benlon Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or Juan wins for a Board position, please contact us understand sediment and other SUNDAY, JULY I tion lo Ihe highest bidder, on Harbor, 5 years probation, $5,775 domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or fanning. Eau Claire Fruit Exchange Joe Stepich, Board Vice President impacts of the ensuing 68 years. 3:00 P.M. Fhursday, July 19, 2007, al 11:00 fines and costs for attempted welfare Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture and residential uses. in Sonoma and Nominating Committee Cha- This is an important part of a larger Leam about the habitat needs and a.m. local lime, al Ihe West entrance fraud. Radioactive contaminants, which are naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. Flies pestering you irman. For consideration, you may Paw Paw Lake Foundation study to natural history of the federally- Juan Pablo Montoya is not known of the Courthouse, in the City of St. Dinicea Wigfall, Benlon Harbor, 2 Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and contact him at jstepla/comcast net better understand Big and Little Paw endangered Mitchell satyr butterfly. as a patient individual, but he years probation. $2,320 fines and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. loseph, Berrien County, Michigan, Nominations will be presented and lakes. Lake Stella (Mud Lake), and Visitors will then walk through the showed plenty of patience on Sun- costs for uttering and publishing on and vour animals? the place of ihe Circuit Court. The voted upon at our annual member- their combined watersheds of prime habitat at Sarett Nature Center day in Sonoma. Califomia. for the March 12. 2007. in Benton Town- In order to ensure that tap w ater is safe to drink. EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by property will be sold to pay the ship meeting on August 4, 2007. approximately 10,000 acres. The to try to spot one of the rare butter- season's first road course race. ship. public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which provide the same protec- We have the relief! imounls ihen due on ihe mortgage, Three positions will be filled, and watershed covers parts of Water- flies in flight. Montoya used his road-racing skills Blaire Adam Carlson. New Buffalo. tion for public health. Marigold fly spray - safe for humans together with interest due, legal Specijlv those elected will begin their re- vliet, Coloma and Hagar Shore to save his tires and conserve costs, altomeys fees, and also any 90 days in jail followed by 120 days Mosquito Ultra-shield Fly Spray - do^ friendly townships, plus a small portion of SATURDAY, JULY 7 enough fuel to win the Save Mart Water Quality Data laxes and insurance lhal ihe mort- al KPEP, 2 years probation, shocker Wipe Xfly spray, fly Bands, Fly Strips Van Buren County. 2:00 P.M. 350. It was the first win this season gagee pays before ihe sale. $2,269.25 fines and costs for operat- The table below lists all the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the 2006 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in plants Fndure roll on fly relief Hi Yield Pet Dust, Adults can try their hand at kayak- for Montoya, who drives the #42 ing under the influence, 3rd offense, the water does not necessanly indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing Ihe property is located in ihe $6.00 Hi Yield Pet C oncentrate I C.A.R. The meeting will be held at the Wa- ing in the gentle setting of Nerth Havolme Dodge for Chip Ganassi. Fownship of Benton, County of on March 25, 2007, in the city of done January I December 31, 2006. The State allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations Lake Park. Fee of $12 includes all Montoya qualified 32nd out of 43 Citronilla Sticks Citron ilia Candle Buckets tervliet District Library (rear en- Berrien. Stale of Michigan, and is New Buffalo. This follows a con- of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year lo year. All ofthe data is representative ofthe water quality, but some are trance) at 9:00 a.m. Coffee and gear and instruction. Participants drivers and was the first dnver to more than one year old. described as: Lol 5 of Mark Sub- viction of operating while intoxicat- • Certified refreshments will be available. must preregister by calling (269) win on the road course after starting division according lo the plai there- ed on or about August 24, 2005, and Cherry time is here! 927-4832 and will meet at North further back than 13th place. His of recorded in Liber 16 of Plats, operating impaired on or about Temis and abbreviations used below: We have lOqt. galvanized buckets, wood pints, I Auto Lake Park in Stevensville. only other NASCAR victory came Page 39 of Bemen County Records. December 15, 2006. Maximum Conlaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected earlier this season in a Busch Senes green mesh pints, and cherry pitters Property address: 937 Sierra Drive, Dale Junior Irving, Cassopolis, 14- risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. j Repair event at a road course in Mexico Henton Harbor, Michigan 49022. 60 months in prison and $420 fines Maximum ( ontaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the Have dusty driveways? City. and costs (being served consecutive- MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Get your printing done by the I he redemption period will be six Use our calcium chloride Hakes Montoya was running third during ((>) months from ihe dale of sale. ly from a previous conviction) for N A: Not applicable ND: not detectable at testing limit ppb: parts per billion or micrograms per liter ppm: parts per million or mil- 468-5555 the final IX laps ofthe race. He wah Tri-Citv%/ RecordJ; Dated: June 6, 2007 operating a motor vehicle under the ligrams per liter pCi/l: picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity). Get ready to stock your ponds! behind leader Jamie McMurray anc KINNEY, BURDICK. BOWMAN influence, 3rd offense on March 9, Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant w hich, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a w ater system must Front End call Karl Kevin Harvick. as he tried desper follow. Come to the Eau Claire Fruit Exchange & ENGELN, PLC. 2007, in Niles Township. This fol- Alignment ately to save fuel. He passed Har By: Mark S. Bowman lows a conviction for operating for details vick. who wasn't concemed at the Includes front wheel drives and 4x4 PU (P34207) while intoxicated on or about Regulated Level Sample Date Violation Fish Day, June 29, 10-1 la.m. time because Harvick had been tok MCL MCLG Contaminant Typical Source of Contaminant Mark your calendars, the fishevs are only here 1 hour! 876-1327 Allomey for Mortgagee September 19, 2000. and operating Detected (If not in *02) Yes / No $30 & Up I that Montoya didn't have enough 206 Court Slreel while intoxicated on or about March Complete line of farm supplies Consultant on staff Arsenic Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from Most American Made Cars fuel to make it to the end. 17.2006. 101 G1 8 P.O. Box 24 (ppb) 6-9-06 No orchards, Runoff from glass and electronics Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm Sat 7:30am-2pm I Montoya tried several times lo pass production wastes Open Mon • Fri 8:30-5:30 Si. Joseph. Michigan 49085 Kenneth Farl Daugherty, Benlon (269)461-6977 6486 \V. Main, Kau Claire hu 461-6978 McMurray for the lead and finally Telephone: (269)983-0103 Harbor, 3 years probation, $5,800 Barium Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge of DOWNTOWN COLOMA 2 2 .12 7/14/05 No Email ecfruiteuhan^e a parrelt.nel I completed the pass during the fina (ppm) metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits (6-14.6-21.6-28. 7-5. 7.12-07-TCR) restitution, and $970 fines and costs j VISA & MASTER CARDS ACCEPTED i laps of the race. McMurray ran ou !• • — • — • — • mmm • — i . J for attempted embezzlement in Fluoride Erosion of natural deposits. Discharge from 4 4 0.17 of gas on lap 109 and finished 37th (ppm) 6/8/06 No Courts excess of $1,000 but less than fertilizer and aluminum factories . McMurray sat on the pole for Sun $20,000. Combined radium day's race. 5 0 2.1 1/14/05 No Erosion of natural deposits Tri-County Computer Services has moved Berrien County Burton Phillip Bedinger, Niles, 17- (pCi/L) Kevin Harvick finished second. He 180 months in state prison with Special Monitoring and Level Sample Date i to the corner of Main St & Red Arrow! was followed by teammates Jef 4 Typical Source of Contaminant St. Joseph credit for 60 days served and Unregulated Contaminant Detected (If not In '02) Burton and Clint Bowyer. Greg Compiled from the Tiles at the $1,079.02 fines and costs for crimi- • Bifflefinished fifth. Sodium (ppm) 13mg/L 6/8/06 Erosion of natural deposits Berrien County Courthouse. nal sexual conduct, 2nd degree in Both Jeff Gordon and Jimmie John- Contaminant 90% of Number of We'll hook you up with i2k for fast, Internet (( ompiled by: Annette Christie) ihe City of Niles on January 28, Sample Date son were sent to the rear of the fielc Subject to an Action Level Samples Samples Typical Source of Contaminant 2007. (If not In '02) Korrey Ray Demon Williams, Action Level 1 P*gf 14 Tri-Citv Record June 28, 200 # June 28, 2007 Tri-City Record Ptje 15 INDEPENDENCE Miss and Mr. Watervliet to host Independence Celebration; w? w w? n n a nri/~\ \ J iWTUSLWtROMFAdt.l couple enjoying year-long experience as hometown royalty Be our special guests at the 7:30 a.m. A Fun Run will begin at By Annette Christie life, she gets to be the hostess of this Congeniality Emma Leigh Donner. ed that his high school days are over. Grand Valley State University to| 8:30 a.m. from North School. Pro- long-running event. While his day-to-day contact with study mechanical engineering, a Have a safe & happy ceeds go toward the Gene Bednar- The recent graduate of Watervliel his fellow classmates is over, Na- career Nathan says he's just going lol Watervliet owski Scholarship Fund. High School is looking forward tu than says, "I know I will keep in try. "I didn't want to be one of those? Fourth of July Holiday The Classic Car Show begins at all the parades this summer and to touch with those that I am closest kids who went to college with a£ Please stop in for some 9:00 a m and runs until 3:00 p.m. on her and her court's get-togethers. with. That is why graduation really major undecided, so I picked one,"* Pleasant Street near City Hall and Her year of royalty has gone by fast, isn't sad for me." he says. great summer buys! Independence Saylor's Mam Street Pizzeria. This she says, but she still has some long- As Mr. Watervliet, he recently wait- He plans on taking in the whole col long-time favonte promises to be a lasting friendships gamed through ed tables at Waftle House of Amen- lege expenence by living in th crowd-pleaser again this year. the whole Blossomtime experience. ca as part of a "Celebrity Night" dorms and going without a vehicle The Carnival opens at 10:00 a.m. "There arc about five or six of the fund-raiser for the Lions/Lioness his first year. GVSU is Ift hours Celebration The Crowning of Little Miss and other queens lhat I have gotten very Club and is also looking forward to from home. Mr Firecracker, sponsored by the close to, and I know we will remain the parades this summer on Water- Nathan says when his time as Mr* Celebrate Watervliet Lioness, begins at 11:00 friends for a long time," Erin says. vliet's community float, which re- Watervliet is up, he will be involved! ceived the Mayor's Award al Blos- June 29 - July 1 a.m. in Library Park. For the summer, she is working part wilh next year's Mr. Watervliet Con-{ The Grand Parade will march lime at Gast Manufacturing in prep- somtime this year. test and promises maybe even a great down Main Street ut 1:00 p.m. and aration for the beginning of her col- Very involved in community service farewell dance. promises to be the best yet. The lege education this fall. She will throughout his high school years, the Nathan and his court will be around Everything for your THIS WEEKEND! former President of the National young and the young-at-heart are attend Lake Michigan College for this weekend al the annual summer; NEXTEL encouraged to come on out for this her general studies and then transfer Honor Society says the highlights of celebration in Waterv liet. His court his community service have been lawn and garden festive and fun event. to (irand Valley Slate University. includes First Runner-up Joshua deals at the blood drives and serving al the Right after the parade, the North Miss Watervliet While she is unsure of her major at Peek and Second Runner-up and Mr. Official Schedule this time, Erin knows that her future Soup Kitchen. Nathan learned about Nice Guy Aaron Mooneyhan. Bird Feed Bemen Historical Society will be Krin Fuultersack career will involve working with Mr. Watervliet giving blood via the example set Tri-Countv showing a film depicting Hater- To subscribe to the • ••••#••••• • • • • • • • • • Miss Watervliet Erin Faultersack is children. Nathan Rurke forth by his father who always gave. exas Hold 'Em Tournament vliet's yestenear. This interesting Tri-City Record, and FRIDAY, nm. 29 f ••••••••••••••• looking forward lo her hometown s Joining her this weekend will be her A recent recipient of the "Out- As for the Soup Kitchen, "That is Computer Services film will last about 20 minutes and is Carnival Kickoff 1pm next to Enchanted Florist annual summer festival, the Water- court: First Runner-up katelyn standing Senior Boy" award at the just a very humbling experience," the perfect way to cool oft after Ihe see Page 4 vliet Independence Celebration, this Nathan says. Bird Feeders Register (a 2pm; play @ 3pm parade. It will be shown m Water- Christine Bryce, Second Runner-up Watervliet High School graduation, Red Arrow & Main weekend. After living here all her or dial 463-NEWS Taylor Renee Abbott, and Miss Nathan Burke is relieved and excit- His future plans include attending vliet District Library after the parade Red Arrow Hwy Youth Parade 6pm 463-4963 has ended, about 2:15 p.m. Steak Fry 11am - 4pm The Beer Garden will open from @ Watervliet Airport 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the Beer Garden, downtown "Dog House Dance" benefiting the Hetdllnen 8pm - lam Berrien Count* Animal Control Please call on us for quality products and professional services Jay Teeter & Brad T^ler Tae kwon do Demonstration Shelter This fun event will feature Enchanted Florist an Auction (after the (irand Parade) Water Ale l ^ 3pm & 6pm other fund-raisers, Kids Games. ACCOUNTING • TAX PREP BEADS CARPET CLEANING SATURDAY, JUM 30 463-3903 Pedal Pull, and Spaghetti Dinner. Fly-In, dawn @ Watervliet Airport Beer Garden Headliner There will also be featured a 50/50 Got Flood? We can dry that! HARDWARE Chicken Drop Game for adults. In Carmody 8pm - lam DRAKE Sidewalk Sales this game, a person buys a ticket that MilaMS "TfeAMK Scent Pancake Breakfast @ Fire Hall Don V miss corresponds with a number on a BUSINESS SYSTEMS T # .V Friday & Saturday! Bash & Burn 8pm checkerboard in the bottom of a Monthly Accounting & Bookkeeping 33b N. Main Street Professional Carpet with Car Bash & Burn 7am - 12pm our Sidewalk chicken's cage. If the chicken Stop In for savings on Paper mill site TAX SERVICES . Wntervliet. Ml 4nmR & Upholstery Cleaning "poops" on your number, then you Wvt. Fire Department Sale Specials a Hardware, Paint, Bednarowski 5K Run/Walk 9am are the winner. These totally family- Kenneth L. Sutton (269) 463—8281 Commercial, Residential, Boat & Auto Hand & Power Friday and friendly events promoters say are a P.O. Box 296, Watervliet Ml 49098 269-468-7080 Cell 269-876-2968 Fun Run 8:30am @ North School Fireworks Spectacular blast. Monday - Saturday Money Back Guarantee Tools, Plumbing # Saturday! Tickets for most games are 50 cents: 24 hour Ph.(269)463-7211 Fax 463-7154 HHIOum - 5:n(lpm 10% off Competitors' Coupont Welcome Dusk @ Hays Park L uo to *30 service & Heating Supplies, Classic Car Show or 3/$I for the Pedal Pull and Chic- t From funerals to weddings and birthdays, we ken Drop Game. & Garden Supplies! 9am - 3pm @ Saylor's Pizza are a full service florist and gift shop, and ^e Concessions will also be available. COMPUTER SERVICES DENTURE REPAIRS DRUG STORE & GIFTS Open sumr.mn alwavs guarantee satisfaction and best prices! The acrobatic feats of ( ompassion Main St. Pharmacvy &6 Gifts 1 Fly-In 7am - Noon H F WANT TO HE YOL R Gymnastics will be performing at Tri-County Computer Services ALL-DENTURE Mon-Fri Sam-SrSOpm Carnival opens 10am * formerly Belfy Drug Store 2:00 p.m. in Library Park. Pancake Breakfast 7-11 am Same Day Denture Repairs & Relines Saturdays 8am-5pm The second annual Texas Hold Em 104 N, Main St. P rompt Prescriptions I Itamins PERSMiL ELORISTl Sundays 9am-lpm • Watervliet Airport event will start with registration at Watervliet Kcpuirs from $49 Kclincs from $190 Little Miss & Mr. Firecracker Main St., Watervliet 463-3949 P rofessional Over-the-cou nter medicines ; t 2:00 p.m. The games will begin at Computer Problems? New Dentures start at M95 per plaf^ " 348 N. Main St. | % Contest @ Library Park 11am Open I0am-6pm Mon-Fri 3:00 p.m. in the lot between Main //a I I murk Greeting^ Cards 2nd Annual Hooterville Hop Call us ' ' " | • Street Pharmacy and Enchanted Free Consultation Yankee Candles Unique Gifts 463-5461 !• Motorcycle run signup 9-10am 10am-2pm Saturdays Florist. 269 463-4963 (go-fix-me) Grand Parade 1pm Watervliet Airport will be putting 269-323-2889 or 800498-5007 387 IS. Main Si. Fax 269-463-4964 on its tasty Steak Fry from 11:00 NEXTEL 7127 S. Wpilnedge, Portage 555 Hnurittu), South HUYWI Watervliet 463-3164 Carnival 10am - 5pm email TCR@goflxme com AUTHORIZED DEALER (I Block Souih ol CrosMunds Vlulli Watervliet History a.m. until 4:00 p.m. al the Airport. Don V let the summer A Tae-kwon-do demonstration will t Film by North Berrien County Historical (fatU tk&fic Pingpong Ball Drop drai* you down with be held at 3:00 p.m. and then again EXCAVATION INSURANCE SERVICES INTERNET PROVIDER Society at the Library after the parade at 6:00 p.m. in Library Park. 12:30 pm 2 drops, ages 3-7 and 8-12 had hair days... stop for From 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.. the WITHROW STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES Tired of getting kicked off? Utrt loa* expert advice from our stylist! Beer Garden will headline Car- HOME OFFICES BLOOMING TON, ILLINOIS jpt (Ac MmmtxDog House Dance 11am - 7pm EXCAVATING & CONSTRUCTION mody, a favorite local band Annual Water Ball 1pm Residential. Comiruiual and Industrial kick back with CityNets @ Beer Garden The Fire Department's Car Hash A • 'SRAUIKO. BAStMENTS L AND C'LtAKINO competion among area Are Hum will be finished oft at the old • SEWER. WATER X SEPTIC SYSTEMS Internet Service Provider Dinner and auction to benefit Berrien • COMPI .KIV SITF. DRVKLOPMENT departments on Pleasant St. COUNTRY paper mill site at 8:00 p.m. • . nRHCTlONAL BORING. I'OKUS SHARON L YODER "Where Local is Better" County Animal Control programs Al dusk, the long-anticipated Fire- • SAM) ORAVIl. SI.AO. FILL A TOPSOIL Agent Unlimited Access for Just $20/mo. works display will be launched. This 269-923-0800 or 269-2004)721 Duck Race 2pm Sign up Today!! Call 269-621-4884 CUTS SALON is one of the most anticipated parts rue ESTIMATES, LICENCED O INSURED Compassion Gymnastics 2pm P.O. Box 278 Off.: (616) 463-5249 @ Flaherty Park Mini Kqulpnirnl lor Snull Spaces Or visit www.citynets.com of the 4ih of July celebration. Bring 7618 Red Arrow Highway Res.: (616) 628-4901 Hair Styling, Tanning, Fauv iiorv Racklioc. *vci, Robtai Senii-diinip*md Flatbed Tnickmg Watervliet. Ml 49098 Fax: (616) 463-4449 Toll free 1-866-621-4884 a blanket downtown and enjoy the DEMOLITION CONTRACTOII Nails, Massage spectacular display from Hays Park. On Sunday. July I. the morning will Located across from WHS open wilh another Fly-In from 7:00 MARINA MEDICAL SERVICES MEDICAL SERVICES ct! Main St. Pharmacy & Gifts on Red Arrow Hwy. * a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Airport will VT We do more than just fill your prescriptions fr V 1 also be sponsoring a Pancake Break- WHY SUFFER ANYMORE? Mon.-Thur. 9"" - 7 ""! " ^ SERVICE CHIROPRACTIC fast from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. WHY SUFFER? Most emergencies for prompt relief of stomach, gall bladder, ontoure Express. Fri. 9,m - 5pm The second annual Hootenille Hop liver, pancreas, colon, and rectum ailments STORAGE seen same or the next day! The Better Idea in Women's Gyms! Sat. 9"" - 3P" vv-/ w Motorcycle Run signup will be al the RAKESH GUPTA, MD NOW OPEN SATURDAYS! Beer Garden between 9:00-10:00 Dr. Andy DcHavcn 7139 Red Arrow Hwy., Coloma SALES 24- hour answering service New extended hours - Saturdays 9am - 2pm 463-2887 ^, a.m. The route will he announced at Lifestyle Chiropractic 463-3364 the signup. )im & Donna Vollmer Sidewalk Sales - h ridav X Saturday durinn Festival m N.M-140 (269) 428-2221 www.ContoursExprc5s.com annide^ lycos.com The Carnival opens from 10:00 Ownm 7652 Red Arrow Hwy. New clients always Watervliet. Ml 49098 Honors mosl private insurance plans Accepts reduced benefits if nol listed Ann Dellaven, Owner 269-46.Vf),>11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on M-140.4 miloii south of 1-94 Watervliet Joyce Kiekenapp, Manager aeroM from Grace Chrisliiin H S. 2fi9-424-!>4;<2 2500 Niles Rd., St. Joseph welconu^jtoinnl The much-anticipated Pingpong 387 N. Main St. 463-3164 Watervliet Email: mpms9locallink.net (269) 463-4100 501 Wabash St, Michigan City Hall Drop at Watervliet Airport will take place Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Children ages 3-7 years old will go MORTGAGES MUSIC LESSONS Enjoy all your after the first drop and children 8-12 PAWN SHOP Stop in anytime In depen den ce Snecia I! years old will go after the second Music Lessons for All Ages drop. This staggering of the age HARTFORD OUTLET Kelly Sutherland quality time with groups will make it a little more fair MDre than a pawn shep... for a cool for the younger set. we give you time to buy Mendy Treder The annual Water Ball Competition CF1C Call back your merchandise! family and friends HOME MORTGAGE Tools - bows -air corpressors • heaters - CDs • DVDs Nicole Mc Kinney between area fire departments will Today to Tht Fwwwi • Appro*. 1,312 tq. ft relaxing take place at 1:00 p.m. on Pleasant musical instruments-rods & reels, jewelry, games & systems-camcorders-car audio systems-etc. & Christina Rogers at play and at work Street in the downtown area. 1804 Colfax, Benton Harbor Register! Finally, the annual Greater Water- 10 W Main St., ffetford beverage welcome all new clients vliet Duck Race at Flaherty Park, www.swmschddl.com 621-0997 located on the comer of Butternut 927-1825 Call 4Z9-PLAY ehol lancB 9@hotinai 1. com and Church streets, will start at 2:00 with 25% OlTcnlor p.m. Tickets are $5 each and are through July 31, 2007 LIFESTYLE available from any WBA member STEREO I TV DISH TRASH COLLECTION WATER WELLS and at the Tri-City Record. En- dTK IASMNT • CAMCC 24«* • FURNACE W/AP • W 5'** WIU a chanted Florist, Paw Paw Lake 5mNOA»$£rTK • IlKT^MCWiajPONSia) me ifHAIRitMiM Board of Trade, and Waterv liel City John's Stereo Inc. You've tned RICHCREEK PUAWNGHOOKUf (WOE) • WCAWATWG AUOWANCf and Township halls. There are a lim- a/TTWS- P« r ' % > * ) r- - i Vatervlut HARDWARE Plumbing - Electrical it? 3 Hardware - Automotive Painting Supplies Mattdm'd Sporting Goods Mmae of S)etm Lawn & Garden Screen & Glass Repair A Unique Decorating Store" Pipe Threading Antiques & Collectibles ~ Home 81 Garden Decor ( I I.BV'S LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES...is Ihe place to go for a better & so much more! Shabby Chic 81 LSKA Cottage Painted Furniture idea in landscaping. Pictured is Tim ( ulby, owner. (Lynn Attila photo) Don't forget we still decorate Mon - Fri H a.m. - 5:30 p.m. window treatments ~ wallcovering Culby's Landscaping Supplies; Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Call for a free in-home estimate (269) 468-7953 6472 Paw Paw Ave., Coloma 343 N. Main St., 463-5461 wow, what a place! Most credit cards accepted By Lynn Attila Wow! What a place! Culby's Landscaping Supplies, 1010 Blue Creek Road. Enjoy your quality time Benton Harbor, offers the largest selection of landscaping needs in the area. (fdhi Jafic fjofi tke Mmmen Anything you can imagine for your yard can be accomplished with a visit to with family and friends Culby's. at play and at work Culby's has l^S different types of stone; nine varieties of mulch; Unilock and Novalock interlocking stone systems; Nava Stone pavers; Cocoa beans; & § and just about anything else your mind can think up. Suppliers bring in stone from 30 different quarries from the U.S. and Canada. Free, quick delivery is provided with your order. (mt jfiut * LIFESTYLE Culby's started in the fruit industry several decades ago. Owner Tim Culby said that when the fruit industry started to wane in the I WOs, Culby's looked lor another way to survive in the global market. The answer for them was landscaping. So 15 years ago, the Culbys turned eight of their 35-acre farm d/MMfy it/ into a premier landscaping business in the local area and beyond. K CHIROPRACTIC Culby's services areas from New Buffalo to Holland, Niles. Cassopolis, - FFTRNTH HR AFTH CAR* - Dowagiac and Lawton. Its delivery area expands every year, Tim reports. I he business runs from the first of March until December. Tim takes a lit- tle time off "when the weather gets nasty." Contours Express ir Andrew DeHaven They offer free answers to all of your landscaping questions and offer w eek- The Beit Idea in Women's Gyms! ly specials on the Web at www.culbvs.com. 7652 Red Arrow Hwy., Watervliet So if you are thinking about doing some transforming of that old back yard, 7139 Red Arrow Hwy., Coloma 463-3364 give Culby's Landscaping Supplies a call at ()44-lKSl. Hours are: Monday www.ContoursExpress.com annide(a lycos.com 463-4100 Ann DeHaven, Owner Joyce Kiekenapp, Manager J through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; and Saturday; 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. wmmmmrnmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm y EARLY SUMMER fc ffiTdi flKft SPECIALS! • • • • t Hi-Yield Weed & Feed hair Reg. SS.IW Sale >6.95 innovations Fertilome Lawn Food +Iron $14.45 Sale v9.95 SERMCI ami 01 day spa Certified Mechanics Pontoons Over 30 Yrs Experience Inhoards & l/Os in Marine Service Shrink Wrap hair Inhoards Outhoards l/Os Boat Detailing nails 10%OIFALLSi:R\ICi:SIS\tA) skin Pick Up & Delivery Full Line of Parts & Accessories 468-8662 Paw Pa* Lake Rd SERVICE - SALES - STORAGE Cc'Oflii i 330 N. M-140. Watervliel (269) 463-6511 Wedneidivi Onlv SMCIII: t10 off faci«l« bv VicHe just 4 miles south of 1-94, across from Grace Christian School OpenL T\ie.-Thur. 8am-8pm; Fri. 8am-6pm; Sat. Ham-5j)m 7821 Red Arrow Hwy. OPEN: 8-5 Mon-Fri 8-12 Sat