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N/C 145 I ho ( omhiiu'd New spHpcrs of the Walerx I id Record, Colonui Courier & llarllord N HOAG LSONS TRI-CITY R 3PRINGP0RT..MI 49284 12(fh Year Issue No. 20 May 13, 2004 Seventy-five Cents

Filed petitions to be candidates in Primary Election

% Citizens step forward to serve in township government

Any candidates wishing to run as a trustees Cynthia Aviles, Bryan Duf- PRINTER'S DEVIL,..is how Bainbridge Twp. write-in must file a Declaration of field and Robert Molter. Trustee Wanda Lavely started at the Intent by 4:00 p.m. on the last Fri- Ken Teutsch has withdrawn: his Record Print Shop in the mid- Supervisor job day before the August primary. candidacy for re-election; see the 1940s. She recalls cleaning type If any candidate wishes to have his story on Page 3. before the prom. By 1948, she was sought by two or her name removed from the bal- All incumbents are running: -for operating the Linotype. lot, that request must be done by their current office as Republicans:- Saturday, she will talk about new candidates May 14. The challengers are MattheW those days at the North Berrien By Angela Stair Moser, Jack Page, and Ed Helbling. Historical Society Museum in Co- With Bainbridge Township Super- All three will run for trustee. ' loma. visor Patty Hiler-Molter not running Trustees face The deadline for registratioiT to tor another term, the position is vote in the August 3 primary is Jiriy Museum additions showcased wide open. Two candidates have challenge in 6. The general election will be held stepped forward to try and fill that November 3, and the deadline to position. Coloma Charter register to vote in that election is Beverly Ag. Candidates for Supervisor: October 4. • Newcomer Jerry Jollay Township vote Building & • Newcomer Ted Tees By Noel Carlson Candidates for Treasurer: The deadline for filing an election Two running for • Incumbent Jim Lull petition for office on the Coloma Print Shop LINOTYPE OPERATOR Wanda Lavely sits at the macnine • Newcomer Mark Epple Township Board has come and Hartford Twp. purchased new by E.F. Case in 1912 for the Record Print shop. Now Running unopposed as Clerk: gone. Tuesday, May 11, was the the machine and other historical artifacts are on display at the North • Incumbent Deb Grieser deadline and most of the current Supervisor • programs Berrien Historical Society Museum in Coloma. (Karl Bayer photo) Candidates for two trustee posi- Board members will seek re- By Angela Stair rd tions: . election in the August 3 primary. Hartford Township Board incum- Saturday Election date to be set at next Tuesday's tax hearine • Incumbent Don Baiers Incumbents include Supervisor bents are all being challenged in llic • Incumbent John Yetzke Kenneth Parrigin; Clerk Nancy August primary. The North Berrien Historical Soci- • Newcomer Brad Yazel * Baiers; Treasurer Lance Becht; and Candidates for the Supervisor'i ety is dedicating the William Bev- Police & fire millages to go position: erly Jr. Agricultural Building and • Incumbent Stephen Shafer hosting a grand opening of its Print • Newcomer Madonna Martin Shop on Saturday. The two events, to Watervliet City voters Candidates for Treasurer: slated for 1 p.m., are at the Soci- By Karl Bayer • Incumbent Barry Nilson ety's Museum at 300 Coloma Ave- Watervliet City commissioners lowing a truth-in-taxation hearing at nue (near the High School). approved to ballot proposals to help City Hall on Tuesday, May U; 416 i' • Newcomer Mike Vargo Beverly, who passed away Nov. ftind police and fire protection at p.m. . v f , Candidates for Clerk: 30, 2002, was the first Curator of their meeting Monday night. The hearing is to serve notice that * • Incumbent Helen Mayhak the Museum. He was renowned as a A new millage proposal to raise the City is considering raising taxes • Newcomer Gerrie Heskett local historian. He and his family approximately $51,972.52 is based by collecting funds generated by • Newcomer Janet Kucharski donated the Agriculture Building in on two mills ($2.00 for $1,000 of increased assessments, not by vote. Candidates for two trustee posi- 1998. Besides many examples of taxable property). The millage According to a notice in the Tri- tions: local farm machinery, it also houses would replace the current practice City Record this week, that increase • Incumbent Kurt Dowd equipment from the Shoup Harness of paying for Citywide fire protec- will amount to .3792 mill; $9,854 in x • Incumbent John Martin Shop. tion services through the general revenue. ^ ^ i • Newcomer John McClellan Mr. Beverly's son. Bill Beverly fund. # W V : Deadline for filing a petition was Ill; and his daughter, Lisa Fitz- City Manager Brian Dissette told May 11"'at 4.00 p.m. patrick, will attend the dedication. the Record that the City has con- If there are any write-in candi- 4 \ The Print Shop is a display of IQ - tributed up to $50,000 toward the Coloma Scout -- ... * dates, they will have to file a decla- ; and early 20 -century equipment joint funding of the department with ration of intent by the last Friday donated by Tri-City Record pub- Watervliet Township. before the election by 4:00 p.m. Ushers Karl and Anne Bayer The three-mill renewal for police receives Eagle The Record Printing Company of protection services would generate Watervliet operated a hot metal approximately $77,958.78. Dissette Scout Rank commercial printing shop and news- said the told police operating budget By Mary Brost Reck Supervisor & paper from at least 1882 with the runs upwards of $240,000; the addi- Brandon Byrd, an 18-year-old sen- "BEST MOM" ADELINE McCRERY...(center) is pictured sur- founding of the Watervliet Record. trustee jobs tional revenues are generated from ior at Coloma High School, recently rounded by family members (from the left) great-granddaughter Dan- The print shop and newspaper has other City funds. achieved an honor that few Boy idle McCrery, son Daniel McCrery, and daughters Peggy McCrery been in the same Main Street loca- Both millage proposals are for Scouts are able to accomplish: he and Karen Tarantino. (Mary Brost Reck photo) challenged in tion since 1896. three-year periods and would be was awarded the Eagle Scout Rank. The display includes an original voted on in a special June election. The requirements for the Eagle Watervliet Linotype, purchased new by Record Commissioner Danny Gray com- Scout award are quite rigorous: the Publisher E.F. Case in 1912. The mented that the millages relieve Scout must earn a total of 21 merit "Best Mom" winner chosen Township invention of the lead typecasting pressure on the general fiind by badges, including several in speci- By Mary Brost Reck "For my mom, Adeline McCrery, By Karl Bayer

machine revolutionized the printing replacing lost state revenue sharing fie(j he must serve in a posi- Adeline McCrery did not know by her #1 (meaning oldest) daugh- At the close of the primary elec- industry by replacing handset type and guaranteeing funding of both tion of responsibility; he must plan, why she was asked to stop by Wa- ter, Karen Tarantino- tion filing deadline Tuesday, May in newspaper and book publishing. crucial City services. "We need to develop and complete a service pro- tervliet Public Library where her "Our love affair began of the day 11, at 4 p.m., here are the caridt* On hand to talk about the printing let everyone know how important ject; and the Scout must complete daughter, Karen Tarantino, works, of my birth. Our relationship has dates for Watervliet Township of- days of hot metal, slugs, and squirts these millage proposals are." an Eagle Scout Board of Review. As is usual for McCrery, if one of grown so much since that day; she fices. All filed as Republicans will be Wanda Lavely of Water- Dissette said the failure of either her children or grandchildren asks is my best friend and confidant, my For Supervisor, former truatee Dan vliet, an employee of Record Print- millage proposal would mean the For his community-oriented ser- her a favor, she is always willing to partner in crime (not real crimes!), Hutchins will challenge incumbent ing in the 1940s. Also slated to talk revenues would have to be made up vice project, Byrd chose to provide oblige. my best shopping companion. Merle Bujack. about the Linotype machine will be from the general fund, thereby cut-' maintenance to the old section of This time, however, McCrery was "She has five children, nine grand- There is a four-way race for the Larry Larsen of Hartford, a former ting back other City programs. Coloma Cemetery. He organized the one to receive the special bene- children, and 20 (and counting) two trustee positions. Seeking elec- Linotype repairman. The election date will be set fol- and coordinated volunteers for the fit. Not only was Tarantino there, great-grandchildren. We have all tion are incumbent Jim Jarvis, for-.: project. He brought in high-pressure another daughter, Peggy McCrery, inherited her spirit of helping others mer trustee Vick Kinzler, formec washers and, together, they leveled son Daniel McCrery and great- and doing a job right and finishing Supervisor Bob Morlock, and Tonj- and cleaned the headstones. Arrang- granddaughter Danielle McCrery all what you start, r Scheid. ing for every detail, Byrd had even were present to witness Adeline "She worked for 32 years at Wash- Running unopposed for oth^t gathered donations and made ar- McCrery receive a dozen red roses ington School in Coloma as a cook Township offices are incumbents rangements to feed the volunteers. and notification that she had been and baker, and her baking is still a Dolores Youdell for Treasurer ape} Since this section of the cemetery designated this year's "Best Mom" legend in Berrien County! She is a Eva Baumeister for Clerk. • .j. had not been charted in quite some by the Tri-City Record. charter member of the Coloma Li- (Introductory profiles of Morloc|c time, Byrd compiled forms with the "I am just overwhelmed," oness Club and recently received an and Kinzler are in this issue. Fro-, i names, dates, inscriptions and plat McCrery said of the surprise. "I award from the North Berrien Sen- files of the other candidates have numbers of the markers as part of never dreamt anyone would write in ior Center for the many volunteer been published in earlier issues.) I his project. about me; they are all so busy." hours she has done. She is always •-v* Tarantino had submitted the win- on call for whoever needs her. We His hard work came to fruition on ning letter, chosen by the staff of can always count on her to answer JEDITOR'S NOTE: Many candl^ rd April 24 when he was presented the Tri-City Record in the 18 an- our plea for help-that's why my dates for the August 3 primary with his Eagle Scout Rank at the nual contest. mom is best! election have been profiled la the Knights of Columbus Hall in Wa- Tarantino read her winning letter "I love you. Mom; you're #1!" Tri-City Record over the tervliet. Byrd is a member of Troop to her mother. Her siblings, in typi- Karen L. Tarantino few weeks as they filed petitiopi 696. His Scoutmaster is Bruce cal family style, offered their ex- Hartford, MI or announced their candidacy.; Walker. cuses of how they had also MEANT Adeline McCrery is also known in Candidates filing at or near the to submit letters too but had not the community as "Grandma Red" filing deadline for Tuesday, May gotten around to it. Danielle, mean- because her husband, John, had red 11, or were unavailable to be pro- Brandon, the son of Don and while, happily danced around the hair. Adeline, who has been wid- filed previously will be Inter- Dawn Byrd of Coloma, is also a library. Adeline McCrery, for her owed for 29 years, has lived in Co- viewed and profiled as soon H EARNS EAGLE SCOUT RANK...Brandon Byrd of Coloma recently member of the local chapter of part, hugged everyone. loma for over 60 years. possible. •• achieved one of the highest honors Boy Scouts has to offer, the ranking SAAD (Students Against Destruc- She offered the following advice All the local candidates and It- of Eagle Scout Pictured are: (from the left) Brandon's father, Don tive Decisions); and he has also Following is the winning letter to mothers of today: "Be there for sues of the Aug. 3 primary efifte- Byrd; Brandon; Scoutmaster Bruce Walker; and Brandon's mother, received the Order of Arrow Merit chosen for the Tri-City Record's your kids all the time, and just love tion will be previewed la the Tri- Dawn Byrd. (Submitted photo) Award. annual "Best Mom" Contest: them." City Record. Page 2 Tri-City Record May 13, 2004 significant percentage of property taxes, we must trust our elected May 13,2004 Tri-City Record Paff^S Township Supervisor Shafer to al- TT Letters and Continental ways put what is for the best inter- est of Hartford ahead of political Vick Kinzler is candidate for Former Supervisor recalled in 199* TRI-CITY RECORD LLC WHS Student interests such as Mackinder s com- 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 mittee. AT THE CLINIC' > Watervliet Township trustee Morlock to seek election as Watervliet, Ml 49098 Council Naomi Rose (269) 463-6397 Fax 463-8329 pan Vick Kinzler of Watervliet Town- "Upon my return to residence in F-maii to: ship is running for election as a Watervliet Township in the spring Watervliet Twp. trustee news^tricitvrecord.com co-advisors "Best Mom" •s trustee of Watervliet Township. of 2001, I began attending all Former Watervliet Township resolved one way or another. That is ^eb site:www.tncityrecord.com Kinzler has been involved in the Township Board meetings. I was Supervisor Robert K. Morlock is open land and it is eligible to be i'C DOC/ DOC] HELP MS ft Karl Bayer, Publisher & Editor thanked Letters Watervliet community for a number again appointed to the Planning seeking election as a Township developed; that's my philosophy, Amy Loshbough, Business Mgr. Dear Editor, I'MSHRIN KING" f of years, having served as an Commission, where I presently trustee. he said. Bonnie Bannen, Copy Editor I'm writing to say '"thank you" to We treasure rM SHRINKING? I elected Watervliet Township trustee serve as Chairman." Morlock filed his petition to be on USPS669-340 permit for the the Student Council co-advisors for for a four-year term beginning in Kinzler has always been an active the August primary ballot as a Tri-City Record, a weekly their efforts to recognize the staff our talks NOW-TUST* TAKE JT 1996. During that time, he was ap- Watervliet Township resident, at- Republican candidate Monday, May newspaper with periodical here at Watervliet High School. Dear Editor, easy--calmpom/r ( pointed to the Joint Watervliet Fire tending Township meetings and 10. c I Board as one of three Township serving as a volunteer on the local postage paid at Our co-advisors are Gale Morales I would like to enter my mother in YOU'RE GONNA HAVE*/ V\ Morlock and his wife, Shirley, Little Mr. & Watervliet, Ml 49098. and Debi McVay. the "Best Mom" Contest. % representatives; and was also named Fire Department. reside on North Watervliet Road. TO BEA LITTLE to the Watervliet Township Board Postmaster, send address Last week was Staff Appreciation Her name is Iduma Owens. My Employed with the Berrien County They have two children and three Miss Firecracker PATIENTv i. of Appeals and Township Planning changes to: P.O. Box 7 Week, and they went overboard mother birthed and raised 13 chil- Road Commission, where he has granddaughters. Commission. worked for the past 16 years, Kin- Watervliet, Ml 49098 with gifts for each and every person dren. She is. in our hearts, the "Best Morlock, 75, is retired from Contest Mom" ever! i Kinzler has lived in Watervliet zler works out of the Watervliet Washington Elementary School Whirlpool after 38 years. He has in the building. Besides the staff in Township since 1961, with the ex- Garage location. WE WELCOME the High School, they also for- She and my father were married in been on the Watervliet School applications 1944. He passed away in 1981 and - ception of the time he served in the He says, "My interest in Township Board and the Township Board. He warded gifts to the principals in all PTO "Garage Sale" May 22 LETTERS... military from 1966 to 1968 and matters continues and I would ap- our other buildings! she chose to remain unmarried and i The Washington Elementary Due to storage issues, all donations was elected Watervliet Township UOW available 'The Tri-City Record welcomes all when he was a I Va-year resident of preciate your support in returning It sure makes us feel that we are continued to raise my two youngest School PTO will be having a "Ga- must be made to PTO volunteers Supervisor following the recall of Applications for the Little Mr. and r^.-, letters to the editor. Letters are sub- sisters alone. Bainbridge Township. me as an elected trustee to the Wa- Merle Bujack in 1990 and was Miss Firecracker Contest are now being recognized for the efforts that rage Sale" in the school's gymna- during scheduled drop-off times. ^. Ject to editing, especially for length, She always loved and treated us all tervliet Township Board." recalled himself in 1998. available at South School or by call- we put in daily with the students sium at 6463 Becht Road, Coloma, Donation drop-off times will be at -Ikand will be published at the discre- the same. She did without so we Morlock said he is in favor of the ing Linda Kabel at 463-4746 or here at school. Chorses lack of vision on Saturday, May 22, 10:00 a.m.- the school gym on Wednesday, May tion of the editor. wouldn't have to. She took us to Township achieving Charter status, Joyce Wendzel at 463-5095. I appreciate what the Student 2:00 p.m. 12, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.; and on All letters must be signed and must church. She held a job and helped an issue recently dropped by the The contest is open to any child Council and its members do for the This event will benefit the school Friday, May 21, from 6:00 to 8:00 ^..include a phone number or address out when possible. One way or the Ken Teutsch withdraws present Township Board. "The main with a Watervliet mailing address or school. Keep up the good work! and the students in two ways. Do- p.m. :SO the authorship of controversial other, she was always busy. advantage is the protection from any child that resides in the Waterv- Thank you. nated items useful and needed for We cannot accept donated adult .. - letters may be verified. Names will She is confined to a wheelchair annexation by the City," he said. liet School District and who is no Deb Schultz candidacy for Coloma the classrooms will be donated to clothing, items in poor repair, or i.- be withheld at the request of the now, so we girls take turns spending the classroom in need at no charge items too large to dispose of via Of the ongoing dispute over a younger than 5 and no older than 6 /, -.writer for sufficient reason. Letters time with her. We each have our (books, supplies, and such). standard pickup truck. housing development on Paw Paw by July 1,2004. should be typed or at least written in Card of Thanks Charter Township trustee Lake and a lawsuit against the Pictures for the contest will be own special talks with Mom that we ©TCR. f'JB* 04- Proceeds from items sold at the Children's clothes, toys, videos, The family of Sharon Epple would I Ken Teutsch, Coloma Charter "My one voice in the crowd hasn't easy-to-read handwriting. Names will always cherish. sale will benefit the school through books, household items, and other Township by the Paw Paw Lake taken at Frosty Boy in Watervliet on like to thank everyone who sent Township trustee, has withdrawn carried much weight. The next four must be printed, in addition to the We would be so happy for her to attending college. Life would be- the PTO. The PTO funding is used items would be greatly appreciated. Association, he says, "It's got to be Friday, May 21, at 7:00 p.m. cards and flowers and those who in band. Hey, it's my grade, right? for her to be selected as the "Best his candidacy for that office in the years look to me like more of the signature. Send letters to: be honored as the "Best Mom" in come very busy sometimes. My for special events for the students Wc hope to offer a large inventory The contest will be held at 11:00 called and said prayers. But she is only doing that because Grandma." . coming primary election. Teutsch same and, because of that, I have 0*v • Editor, Tri-City Record the Tri-City Record. mom would have to make frequent such as the school field day and ice of items at good garage sale prices. a.m. on Saturday, July 3, at Library she wants me to go to college. She Sincerely, made the announcement in a written decided not to run for re-election. xicv P.O. Box 7 We would also like to extend a Thank you. trips to the hospital for my sister cream social. The PTO also uses Please join us for our sale on May Park in downtown Watervliet. thank you to those who donated makes me go to a tutor for dyslexia, Karla Liles statement to the Tri-City Record. "In addition, the audacity of one a Watervliet, Ml 49098 Sincerely, who has cystic fibrosis. Throughout funds for special school and class- 22 and help support our school and which I hate, and she is only doing .. Teutsch has served as a trustee for ex-official that has been recalled E-mail: [email protected] time, food, and memorials made in Carolyn Criswell these hectic situations, my mom room needs and activities through- its students. that so. I will learn how to read bet- the past V/2 years. His term expires from office to attempt to run for her name to the Lions, Lioness and Mom was was always there and she always out the school year. ter. at the next general election. He was St. Paul's United Church of Christ. took care of us. office again is amazing. It doesn't 3 Ways to Buy a Home We appreciate aH of the thought- She does this But she can be really, really cool always there In life, my mom has given us the on the Township Planning Commis- give me confidence that the next Staff at fulness and generosity during our sometimes... like for my 13th birth- sion for two years and played a lead four years will hold much of a CWAEDC Director is recipient because she cares Dear Editor, courage to be independent and has bereavement. day she let me have a hotel party, I believe my mom, Kathy Blanch- role in updating the Township's change for the better. I hope I'm for Less Money Dear Editor, taught us to value family and to do Thank you. and she always (when I say always I ard, should be "Best Mom" and Master Plan. He was also heavily wrong. Aquila provides economic Rehabilitation My mom (Laura Scott) is always The Family of Sharon Epple mean always) takes my friends eve- here are a few reasons why: involved in revising the Township's "Having said that, I do feel that the If you're like most homebuyers, you of their findings, and a specific stcp- grounding me because I've done rywhere. She is like a bus to them. She was a single parent raising Please see LETTERS ; current zoning ordinances. He has Township Board generally has had development course scholarship have two primary considerations in by-step purchase plan for homebuy- •r-'-- Unit went wrong and she is always on my case These are lots of reasons she three children while working and Continued on page 12 been on numerous committees and the best interest of the Township in Aquila presented a scholarship to ment training and experience. ers. This new special import is called and she never leaves me alone about mind when you start looking for a should be mother of the year and is currently Chairman of the Town- mind when they take action. The Calli Berg, Director of Coloma Aquila provides the scholarship to "Homebuyers: How to Save i "above and Mackinder my grades. If I have an "F," that's home. First, you want to find the even though she is mean she is ship's Ordinance Review Commit- Board has the ability to have a very Watervliet Area Economic Devel- help outstanding community leaders Thousands of Dollars When You my fault. So she can just leave me home that perfectly meets your mean for a reason and that is a tee. important impact of the future of the opment Corporation, to attend the obtain continuing education and Buy". alone. needs and desires, and, secondly, ^ beyond the team puts mother of the year. In his written statement, Teutsch Township. contact with others in the commu- Karl's International Economic Develop- you want to purchase this home for This free report outlines the psy- She does this because she cares! Samantha Jo O'Dell wrote, "Being an elected Township "My hope is that they will have ment Council class on "Managing nity and economic development She lets me go to my friends and the lowest possible price. chology of how a seller sets their ^ call of duty" politics first official was an enlightening experi- more of a focus on the future while Economic Development Organiza- field. The training helps build she also lets me ride my bike to my When you analyze those success- asking price, and gives you 3 simple : [)ear Readers, Dear Editor, ence. I love living in Coloma they are dealing with the important tions," which was held March 15-16 strong community programs. friends and she goes to my cheer- She's the ful home buyers who have the expe- steps to follow, before you even set ^ .Fpr years, we have heard praises It has been 80 years since I com- Kolumn Township and I was hopeful that by day-to-day business of managing in Washington, D.C. "The scholarships are an invest- leading, volleyball and track games rience to purchase the home they foot in a seller's home, which will /sung for the Rehabilitation Unit in pleted kindergarten at Hartford Pub- By Karl Bayer, Publisher & Editor serving on the Board I could have a the Township. Most of the Board The $400 scholarship gave Berg ment in the future. Through this (or meets) as many times as she can "Best Grandma" want for thousands of dollars below ensure you are able to successfully ^Community Hospital Watervliet. lic Schools. The happy memories meaningful impact on the Town- members are dedicated and hard the opportunity to gain valuable training. Berg can bring back new and she is going to help me pay for Dear Editor, a seller's asking price, some com- slash thousands of dollars off the 'ftow we would like to join the cho- linger, and they will forever. Hart- COMMANDER IN CHIEF NEEDS TO TAKE COMMAND... Despite t ship's future. Maybe I have." working. Serving on the Board is a community and economic develop- ideas that will benefit the entire my trip to Canada, which is a lot of 1 would like to nominate my mon denominators emerge. price of the home you w?.at. ford had great teachers and if the any loyalty President Bush feels for his Secretary of Defense Donald think the Board needs to have a frequently difficult and usually un- community," said Paul Livemois, money, but she is going to let me grandma for the "Best Grandma." To hear a brief recorded message After falling and breaking his hip children did not become successful Rumsfeld, or for any confidence he has him for the "superb" job he has ^ real desire to look into the future rewarding job. Community Relations ana bco- Negotiating skills are important, go. She tells me to put money in the Her name is Hettie Skidmore, also about how to order your free copy of April, my dad. Jack Coins, was in life, it was not the fault of the done, he needs to fire him in the wake of the Iraqi prisoner of war abuses. and try make things better. In other "Board members should be ap- nomic Development Manager for but there are three additional key : bank so I can have money when I known as "Granny." this report, call 1-800-557-4076 and admitted to that hospital for two Hartford Board of Education. We President Bush needs to show the American people and to prove to ^ie t words, I think there should be a plauded for their service. We all 90tk Sirtldaif Aquila. factors that must come into play need it. A few days after Mother's Day, weeks of therapy. even had great mom and pop stores Iraqi people that we are in Iraq for the common good and that the democ- - long-range vision for a better place need to continue to support our The scholarships are awarded to long before you ever submit an offer. enter ID# 1014. You can call any- She teaches me I have to clean my she will celebrate her 100* birthday. VAt the time of his discharge, he to go shopping in and they were racy we advocate and are willing to go to war for protects us all. for all of us to live. In general, I elected officials, no matter who they to a special(cdfr Ctonaemployee Lit*...s o r volunteers who work This topic has been the subject of time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. room. It's my room. I can have it She has worked hard all her life, -Was given an evaluation sheet to fill always helpful and nice to us kids. Compared to'democracy, secretaries of Defense are a dime a dozen; : haven't seen that. are." in economic development, a cham- extensive analysis by industry Call now to find out how you can however I want, but she only tells from picking cotton in her younger 'out. The top of the chart said Families interested in moving democracy is a precious commodity that should not be wasted on politics or ber of commerce, city or county experts, and now there is a summary save thousands of dollars when you me that because she does not want years to farming throughout her •. "excellent." There was not a line make the School District's educa- loyalty. For ALL your LOCAL NEWS government, and regional groups or buy a home. me to have a messy house when 1 adult life, until about 20-some years item for "above and beyond the call tional level a very important factor Subscribe to the TRI-CITY RECORD other organizations in towns and This report is courtesy of Jim Rauner, Keller Williams Realty, 211 Hilltop Rd. am older. ago. Now she has a garden and of-duty." All services would have in the decision of which town to THE TRIAL OF JOHN PETER ZENGER... in New York, 1717, is tied communities served by Aquila. St. Joseph, MI 49085 Not intended to solicit properties currently listed for sale. She has a big job because my dad enough in it to share with family Call (269) 463-6397 been included in that description, choose. to an event at the North Berrien Historical Society Museum, the grand Aquila began the program as a died when I was 9 years old so she and friends. ; from the room-cleaning folks to Dr. We, therefore, must keep our opening of its Print Shop Saturday. way to help its communities remain, has to put up with my crap by her- Granny always is willing to give SURROUND YOURSELF : Victoria Gauss. School District's standards at the Visitors to the shop will be able to see and touch equipment that Zenger economically healthy. Aquila un- self. you some words of wisdom when- •- Our family thanks the entire staff highest level possible in order to would immediately recognize, especially the wood hand-set type, fumitu/e, derstands that economic develop- WITH QUALITY FRIENDS She also tells me I have to practice ever, wanted or not. I love my ment is imperative to the survival of Quality schools in ^tervliet, friendly •5br its caring, kindness, sense of have Hartford attractive to home chases, saws, rollers, pots of ink and solvent. Any stray finger will not es- tk folks aowntown, Michigan friendliness my trumpet because I have an "F" grandma very much and would love a community," ;ihumor, and for making us feel right buyers and to keep up the property cape unscathed a smudge of ink or oil. The bits and pieces scattered around at Courtyards by the Lake home. God Bless You All! values in our town. the small room are well made and well used. STRONG HAPPY Jackie Hammond With school taxes making up a Visitors and Zenger alike could muse that the hand-carved wood type For the fanily vdues cf FAMILY TRAITS WotenM call (269) 463-5226 usu might have been used to print a "broadside" announcing the end of the Civil War. Certainly most will recognize the lead-cast silhouette of Frank- Ion, fotr FoMiif lin D. Roosevelt, perhaps used once for a story about WWII. Certainly the Extension copper/zinc dies of the NRA once embellished a story about jobs created by The Back the National Recovery Act. Health Alert If You're 50 or Over Then it is not too far-fetched to imagine other type pieces of wood and Connectinns metal carrying information that informed Watervliet citizenry for over a century. A story in an existing Watervliet Record reported the 1896 visit of Michigan State University Extension helps Fence one William Jennings Bryant. Had the great elocutor won his bid for the AVOIDING THIS TEST COULD KILL YOU. people improve their lives through an White House, that news item might have turned the tide. By Anne Bayer, Co-Publisher education process that applies knowledge Mike Staton It's not more of a stretch to imagine some bits of type in one of those THE CANCER NO ONE NO SYMPTOMS IN THE EARLY DETECTION SCHEDULE YOUR to critical issues, needs, and opportunities. Berrien County cases might have announced the assassination of Lincoln, maybe the defeat TALKS ABOUT. EARLY STAGES. SAVES 90% OF LIVES. SAVING TEST NOW. I spoke with daughter Gillian on loved the comment Jimmy Carter ANR Agent at the Alamo, most definitely an attack up San Juan Hill. "Most people are too "Colorectal cancer starts with "I cannot stress enough - , "Around 80% of people 50 the phone Mother's Day. She is made while speaking to a group in What you might take for old machinery, the 1912 Linotype and the Chal- embarrassed to talk about a polyp that turns cancerous. if you are 50 years old or years old or older in Southwest good and so are the girls and Sergei. Benton Harbor about it not costing Farm equipment and traffic safety lenger hand-fed press, Mr. Zenger would marvel as new technology. In his colorectal cancer - cancer of The troubling thing is that no older, get a colorectal Michigan avoid colorectal outward symptoms of the disease cancer screening. It's sate, cancer screening. This test is They are busy working and setting anything to clean things up. Berrien County consistently ranks out suddenly to pass the farm equip- day, type was set by hand; ink was spread over a roller; the roller was hand- the colon or rectum. Yet it is the second leading cause of show up until the advanced effective and can detect a done and followed up locally, up a new church in Kiev. Yes, we I know firsthand that most people in the top 10 counties in the state for ment and enter your lane. rolled over the type; and the sheet of paper was pressed down on the die-cut % death by cancer for men and stages - when you have up to polyp or cancer In time to and is covered by most miss them so much but we realize cannot afford the top of the line for traffic accidents involving farm 4. Be on the alert when you see am- images by gears, levers, and muscle power. Once the single sheet was When women over 50." a 95% chaace of dying." save your life." insura that the world needs the work that things they buy, but we can take the machinery, according to Michigan ber flashing lights ahead in either pulled from the press, another would be laid over the dies, the process to you're they do. They still do not get the time to clean up what we do have. State Police accident statistics. We lane. repeated again. planning a paper, but I send most of the issues There is a local resident who, every even made the top five in 1999 and 5. Be prepared to stop at railroad Mr. Zenger would be astounded at the speed of the Linotype spitting out when we send boxes and there will morning on his walk, stops to pick 2002. crossings when following a vehicle lead-cast type in neat "slugs' to be placed in the "galley" to be locked down family, nothing's be one going out soon. up the trash just to improve the There are several possible explana- towing an anhydrous ammonia tank. in a "chase" and attached to a press that would print a sheet of paper as fast more important This week is son-in-law Billy's looks of the town. He deserves a tions for these statistics. We have a Anhydrous ammonia tanks look like as the printer could move his hands (if he wasn't fast enough, a finger than your baby's health. birthday, and we wish for him all ribbon for his efforts. He is proud of relatively high number of motorists the large propane gas tanks used by might be left behind). He'd chuckle at the ingenuity of winter and summer They say nothing can prepare the best that the next year of his life Watervliet and goes about making and an intensive agricultural indus- rural homeowners. rollers to account for the wide and brutal temperature swings that would you for childbirth. We can. can bring to him and his family. that known by the care he gives the try. Many of our roads are hilly and Recommendations for Farmers: smudge the printed image. Call us for information about: r Karl and I have always been so area. Thank you, Dick Fox, for your curvy, reducing visibility and reac- 1. Always mount a Slow Moving What Mr. Zenger brings to the display is not his indentured servitude in a •facility tours happy and so proud to have Billy as thoughtful efforts on behalf of Main tion times. Whether you are a mo- Vehicle (SMV) emblem to all trac- print shop in the early 18lh century. Nor is it his striking out on his own as •prenatal classes our son-in-law. He is a special per- Street. torist or a farmer, please do your COMMUNITY tors, combines and implements one the pioneer printers of the New World. Mr. Zenger is credited for being infant CPR classes Bruce A. Jones, M.D. L. Snipes, M.D. Ather M. Bukhari, M.D. Lawrence B. Damiani, son. He takes time for everyone and If you have heard of someone else part to make our roads safer by im- transported on public roads. a part of the inspiration of our rights of free speech and the press in the birth planning sessions • HOSPITAL Board Certified Qastroenterologist Certified Qastroenterologist Board Certified Qastroenterologist Board Certified Qastroenterologist cares about everyone. Happy Birth- who takes the time to pay it forward plementing the practices listed be- 2. Never use white lights on the rear First Amendment of our Constitution. •newborn hearing screens HEALTH ALLIANCE day, Bill, and we hope you can find and not let the world know, drop a low. of the tractor when driving on pub- John Peter Zenger was arrested by the Governor of the Colony of New lactation counseling Ask your primary physician for a referral or Great Lakes the time to fit in some birthday stuff note to us here at the Record. We Recommendations for Motorists: lic roads. If you don't have a rear York for printing libelous and seditious" stories in his newspaper about • post-partum exercise program for yourself. can give these people a pat on the 1. Slow down immediately when red light, have an escort vehicle the Governor. schedule a life-saving colorectal cancer screening by calling: Gastroenterology, PLLC Having Justin and Eli home for back. you see farm equipment ahead of follow within 50 feet of the tractor Come his trial, the printer told the judge (in so many words) that as a 3903 Hollywood Rd. St. Joseph • 408-1100 CV.'i 1 two weeks was so great. We missed Even the smallest home in the you on the roadway. Farm equip- or implement of husbandry. newspaper printer (publisher) he had not libeled the Governor or preached more unpo/mm than your 61 N. St. Joseph St. Nlles 687-8744 • 450 Medical Park Dr. Watervliet 408-1100 Kris' being with us, due to her job, town has beauty when it is cared for ment usually travels less than 25 3. Always use flashing amber warn- sedition in reporting the Governor's practices. but what fun we had with her guys. and shows love with blooms in the miles per hour. It takes less than ing lights on public roads. Zenger, and his attorney (thus establishing a long-held relationship of )e Eli is so much fun and such a garden. The main thing that is re- seven (7) seconds for a car traveling 4. Check to see if traffic is backing press and law), successfully argued that a newspaper reporting the truth and , happy baby. They must be quired to maintain a good level on at 55 mph to crash into the back of a up behind you and pull over when it the opinions of others about public officials had a right and duty to publish For all the locat ig something right. What fun! I your home is to keep up on the el- tractor 400 feet away. is safe for cars to pass. the same. GREAT LAKES NURSERY OUTLET iifc sad their visit is over, but now I bow grease. 2. Be patient and wait for a safe 5. Use turn signals or hand signals news v 4 • PERENNIALS From Zenger's ideas of publishing the "news" spread print shops publish- OPEN aDn waiting for next winter. Justin That reminds me of another story. opportunity to pass farm equipment. to communicate your intentions to ing newspapers throughout the colonies. Towns like Boston and Philadel- fXS* • FLOWER BULBS >ijd he would get me out there be- It is so cute, but I am sure too long The tractor operator is aware of motorists. phia sported three or four competing papers at a time; all the while, the subscribe to the rLr • FRUIT & VEGETABLE PLANTS SUN - WED 10-6 rae ton long I am going to hold for this column your presence and will pull over 6. Never travel left of the center of shops did a thriving business of printing handbills, cards, and such. 468-3668 him to that. Anyway, my hat is off to all of you when possible as traffic backs up. the road after dark, during poor As the frontiers opened, the printers were among the first to arrive in the SQ KTi.-TTS \< At Outlet Prices! \ Ijlove the flowers in the yards. So who have taken the time to make 3. Drive defensively when ap- visibility or when approaching the new towns... setting up shop and printing the news. They've come a long Ratall Dlvltlon of ly of you really take the time to your yards so beautiful. Thank you. proaching oncoming farm equip- top of a hill or a curve. way, from Mr. Zenger to the Record of Watervliet, but not so long ago to [-94 Exit 39 Fruit Acres Building Coloma DtGroot, Inc. Re your world a better place. I ment. Impatient motorists may pull be forgotten. The Museum has preserved some of that memory. : >- UW 4M-OJ97

fftimtfUi Page 4 Tri-City Record May 13,2004 May 13,2004 Trl-Clty Record Page 5 Tri-City Area History Do you remember the Hartford Depot? Note the double * ^ Watervliet MEAP test scores released tracks and steam engines. From a postcard in the collection of Tri-City Area photo- By Mary Brost Reck Hartford graphs at the North Berrien Historical Society Museum, 300 Coloma Ave., Coloma Watervliet School Board members the Board to authorize a trip for the financially sound and allowed us to received good news at their regular summer of 2005 to Europe, includ- provide services for our district. 1 Summer Rolling Back the Years Board meeting May 10 when the ing Paris and Normandy. Perry ex- would recommend that we continue newest Michigan Educational As- pressed her interest in offering this Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By Schools of Choice." sessment Program (MEAP) scores opportunity for students to broaden There are presently 203 students i Festival As reported in the local newspapers: Coloma Courier, were released for North School and their horizons by experiencing other enrolled as Schools of Choice stu- Hartford Day Spring, and Watervliet Record Watervliet Middle School. Students cultures. The NHS would plan sev- dents in the Watervliet district. schedule of e at both schools performed well, eral fund-raisers in an effort to The Board voted to continue par- COLOMA COURIER with testing showing student scores make the trip feasible for as many ticipation in Schools of Choice. events 100 YEARS AGO - 1904 Geraldine Potts, daughter of Mr. (arts and crafts); Debby Quinn comparing well to state averages. members as possible. The Board High School Principal Greg The schedule of events for the George Hanes has returned from and Mrs. Cecil Potts, has completed (foods); and Tami Beckman According to Curriculum Director approved the request, pending a Chisek shared comments about the i Pat Geisler, progress was made in parent meeting. 2004 Hartford Summer Festival has his contemplated trip through her three years training at the Au- (foods). experiences of receiving the Michi- several areas. In particular, the dis- Also approved was a band trip to been completed. , northern Indiana. gustana hospital in Chicago and is Submitted by volunteer Barb gan Association of School Boards HAHIF0RC trict's special education and eco- Toronto from April 28 to May I, Advance carnival armband tkkets Street Commissioner Howard has spending a month with her parents Abrams at Coloma Public Lib- (MASB) Education Excellence nomically disadvantaged subgroups 2005, to attend the North American are available for a discounted rate of been giving Paw Paw street a gen- while waiting to be called for the rary, from the Coloma Courier Award. The Award was received $12. Tickets are good for any one era! sweeping this week. Navy. newspapers donated by the Tri- saw improvements. Overall, test Music Festival competition and for the Technology Aided Reading day from Wednesday, June 9, . Barbed wire, galvanized, 3 cents a 30 YEARS AGO -1974 City Record. Hours: Monday, scores in the state of Michigan saw clinic. In approving the request, Program that utilizes computers to through Friday, June 11; and all day pound at HilPs. Three girls, members of the Coun- Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.- improvements, especially in the Board member Ronald McLaughlin assist students in honing their read- Sunday, June 13. Don't miss the 60 YEARS AGO-1944 trysiders 4-H club of Coloma, won 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thurs- area of math scores. congratulated the band on "what ing skills. Chisek, Gabel, Geisler, A.J. Carl Show. This is one of the Miss Jackie Waller of Lawton trophies at the Berrien County 4-H day, 1-5:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 Following are the percentages of wonderful things the band has been Board Treasurer Joan Banasik, and best midways traveling the state of spent the week-end at the home of Demonstration festival at Berrien p.m.; & Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. students tested who met or ex- accomplishing lately, with their program developer and teacher Judy Michigan. Tickets can be purchased her uncle, Dee Halstead and family. Springs. They are Cherie Olney Phone: 468-3431 ceeded standards: number-one ratings!" Phillipi recently attended an at Hartford Public Library, City North School, Grade 4 - Read- In other business, the Board heard Awards Banquet in Lansing to Hall, Hair Forum, and Hartford ing-80% (compared to 79% state- a First Reading of the Student honor the 26 schools in the state WATERVLIET RECORD Outlet. Don't miss out on the dis- wide); English Language Arts Handbook. "I am always impressed recognized with the prestigious 90 YEARS AGO-1914 the South Pacific, has been pro- nity division and first place for the count tickets; supply is limited. (ELA)~62% (64% state of Michi- by those handbooks," noted trustee honor. A daughter was bom to Mr. and moted to the rank of Major. floral award-the best use of flow- vitamins, over-the-counter painkill- gan); and Math--72% (73% Michi- Penny Hanks. "If it's not covered in County Treasurer Bill Wolf was WHS PRINCIPAL GREG CHISEK & TEACHER JUDY PHILLIPI There is some spacc available for Mrs. O.D. Price Tuesday, May 5*. Richard Delano is the name of the ers. ers and even prescription antibiotics gan). Grade 5 - Science-86% there, then it's not going to happen. also present to introduce himself to ...are shown with the plaques and trophy they received from MASB. arts and craft booths, so send your She has been named Maxine Ellen. new son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Three Watervliet residents re- The Paw Paw River Journal for her, we carefully read the labels (Michigan 78%); and Social Stud- They are very well done." the Board and ask for its support in (Submitted photo) application in now. f Last week Dr. M.A. Tuttle had the Yates, who was bom Wednesday ceived master of arts degrees at the lh We are looking for additional an- to find out if they contain Povidone ies—36% (compared to 31% state- The Board also considered his bid for the Michigan's 79 Dis- misfortune to break the motor, evening. May 3, at the Eyer Mater- recent winter semester commence- tique and classic car entries for Sat- or Crospovidone... I mean the wide). whether or not to continue trict Representative seat in the Au- w|iich furnishes the power for his nity home in Coloma. ment program at Western Michigan urday, June 12; and antique tractor teeny, weeny fine print! And she Middle School, Grade 7 - Read- participation in the Schools of gust 3 primary. Wolf noted he has Watervliet High School receives dental office. The repaired machine Mrs. George Mamer, chairman of University. The three are Richard L. entries for Sunday, June 13. can seemingly get away with one ing-56% (state of Michigan 61%); Choice plan. "Schools of Choice two grandchildren in the School arrived back from Chicago Tues- the Surgical Dressings Units of the Bradford, Virginia H. Kibler, and compound that contains it. Several Call Stephanie Daniels at (269) day. Writing—47% (also 47% statewide); has been very good for Watervliet," District. Berrien County Chapter, American Patricia A. Wills. Education Excellence Award 621 -3408 or Jan Kelly at (269) 621 - taken together will give her a feel- and ELA-53% (57% Michigan), noted Gabel. "It has kept us Benjamin H. Emsberger, son of Red Cross, accompanied by Mrs. Frederick E. Nora of Watervliet ing like the end of the world! Grade 8 - Math-53% (63% state- 2477 for specific information. Robert Emsberger of Bainbridge, Hoffman, A.R.C. production chair- received a bachelor of arts degree for reading program Now this has one other important wide); Science-68% (66% Michi- ajui a graduate of the Watervliet man for the county, met with the from the University of Michigan on By Mary Brost Reck award. Following a tour of the ramification. We do enjoy an occa- gan); and Social Studies-23% rtigh School, is one of a class of officers and supervisors of the Sur- May 4 th Watervliet High School was re- Capitol, state Representative Ron Fahrenbacher sional cold-weather vacation in the (29% Michigan). one hundred and ninety-eight who gical Dressings Unit of Watervliet cently recognized by the Michigan Jelenik introduced the group to the rt Bikini State. Our favorite seafood In other good news for the Board, will graduate from the Michigan on May 3 . Mrs. Mamer heartily Submitted by Linda Cubbage Association of School Boards Senate session. named Z rd down there is grouper. Fried... Superintendent Bob Gabel reported Agricultural College June 23 . approved the city hall and its facili- from files at Watervliet District (MASB) for an innovative program Afterwards, the MASB recognized crispy... crunchy... Ahhh, I'm that a minimal amount of additional The copious rains of last week ties as a proper setting for the unit. Library from the Watervliet Re- It Could Kill You! that assists students in improving the accomplishments of the Water- starting to drool just thinking about funds has been taken in over what interim CEO improved the looks of the meadows 30 YEARS AGO -1974 cord newspapers donated by the Let's face it... living is dangerous their reading skills. MASB pre- vliet School District and presented light and saw her green color... he it. But we limit ourselves to an oc- had been budgeted. Gabel attributed groat ly. The Watervliet entry in the Blos- Tri-City Record. Hours: Monday, to your health; more so, perhaps, sented the Watervliet school with its the award during a special luncheon put the whole thing in gear. They casional binge. And we make sure this additional money to local at Community 60 YEARS AGO-1944 somtime parade, built by the Wa- 1-8 p.m.; Tuesday, 1-5 p.m.; Wed- than ever before. I know, we have prestigious Education Excellence and ceremony. got her straightened out. And now that my most valued partner and school districts receiving surplus Captain F.W. Brown Jr., son of Dr. tervliet Lions Club, took two first life-saving drugs now thanks to Award for developing the reading "We are very excited and pleased nesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 1- she stays away from seafood. We business associate does not take a funds from a county special educa- Hospital ^ and Mrs. F. W. Brown of Water- place awards Saturday. The float 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 modem science. And I am among program. that we have received the MASB li": ingest those things unknowingly. lot of other compounds containing tional tax and additional funds from Fritz Fahrenbacher has fejn vftet, who is serving somewhere in won first place in the large commu- p.m. Phone: 463-6382 the many who would very possibly The Technology-Aided Reading Education Excellence Award," Iodine-related compounds are now the dreaded Iodine at the same time. admissions related to the good foot- named interim CEO of Community not be here without them. But we Program utilizes computers to assist stated Superintendent of Schools to be foiind in many over the It works out OK. ball and basketball seasons and state Hospital Watervliet. also have more allergens in our in providing instruction to students Bob Gabel. "There are 26 awards •> HARTFORD DAY SPRING counter remedies and food supple- Why have I written about this? In tournaments hosted. Fahrenbacher has over 30 years of world, many being a part of the in the reading lab in the High that go out, while there are in excess > 90 YEARS AGO-1914 the Rev. Norman Clapp announced Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ments. Just read the fine print... our world, we are becoming more Micki Evans, a representative from experience in healthcare. He spent products we ingest as food or for School. of 1,600 schools in the state. For us '• •Nearly forty Hartford people were this week. Evan White, chairman Ellsworth Smith and family. often you will see they contain and more bombarded with things the Michigan Association of School 20 years working within the .Bor- recreational or health reasons. Former Watervliet schoolteacher to be singled out is quite an honor. • in St. Joseph Monday evening to of the church board, and Mrs. Flor- Bunco club will meet Tuesday Povidone or Crospovidone... forms that are really not good for us. And Boards (MASB), was present to gess Health Alliance system and has Not so long ago I went into the of Iodine! Probably added to in- Judy Phillipi came out of retirement "This is the second year in a row I hear Madame Schieman-Heink, ence Baiiey, president of the night at the home of Mrs. Arthur we are not always aware of when it answer Board questions regarding served as CEO of Borgess Wpp hospital to have a new bionic knee crease shelf life. three years ago to develop and over- that the Watervliet School District JrtJted opera singer, at the May fes- women's council, is in charge of the Swisher. is happening! So... read the fine the "America's School Program Health Center in Plainwell and-Bor- installed. !n preparation for surgery, In recent years, my Main Account- see the special program that uses has been recognized with the tival held at the St. Joseph tabema- program. An evening of entertain- At the home of Mrs. Robert Moore print! (ASP)." This corporate- gess Lee Memorial Hospital in Do- they painted my whole leg with a ant has found out that she is allergic modem technology to help students MASB Award," Gabel continued. cle. The heavy electrical storm ment is being planned with commu- eigfit guests recently had a paint sponsorship program would enable wagiac. .alo yellow dye... Betadine, an Iodine to Iodine in its many forms. Perhaps improve their reading skills. She "Last year. South School received extinguished the lights in the taber- nity singing, special music, games party. Demonstrating was Mrs. companies to sign on as supporters pivE GENERATIONS...Easter Sunday brought together five genera- Retired since 2000, Fahrenbacher compound. This is common, to keep this sort of sneaks up on us as we "Community teaches the reading lab class two the award for its kindergarten pro- i. itacle and all but ruined the concert, and refreshments. A general invita- Loretta Jordon. of public schools, in exchange for ti0Ils 0f lineage from the family of Jack Goins. Pictured arc: (from the will serve as interim CEO untk-a down infection. And I never thought add on years. I don't yet have to u gram; and this year the High School i but the noted singer completed the tion is being extended to all ser- James Rademacher, son of Mrs. schools endorsing the ASP symbol. |cm oreat-grandma ( Meema") Jackie Hammond, mom Stephanie nours each day. permanent CEO is found. Quomm about the time 1 was a kid... the worry about its addition to vitamins S was honored. program despite the raging ele- vicemen by the people and pastor of Rosellen Rademacher, was honored Fellowship The participating corporations Draper, grandma ("YaYa") Chri, Gettig holding granddaughter Ha.ey On ^hp. ch^ Super- Health Resources, Community time I scraped a knee or something. and antibiotics, but she surely does. « • *1 * ix ,,, /CiiKm ittpd nhntn\ intCnClCnt Bob GfluCl, High School "1 am so very proud of our school ments. the Federated church. recently at the annual convocation would pay a sponsorship fee in ex- LeeAnne, and great-great-"gramp Jack Goins. (Submitted photo) ^ rhiwk Hospital's management company, is My Mom painted it with Iodine. It One day she took two headache Principal Greg Chisek, Curriculum system," Gabel concluded. "The •1: Neighbors tendered A:1 St. John a 40 YEARS AGO-1964 of the college of engineering at :fb change for pledging a percentage of currently running an active search healed OK, but I noticed that I got tablets. Then we took our vitamins Dinner Director Pat Geisler, and School community should be very proud of "surprise" at his home in the south- Briefly Told: Mrs. Aubrey Chesh- Marquette University, Milwaukee, their revenues to support participat- For ALL your LOCAL NEWS for a replacement. . some funny little blisters around the (several, in fact). We started out on Board Treasurer Joan Banasik trav- our School District." eait part of the village Saturday ire left Tuesday to visit her two Wisconsin. He was cited as an out- ing public schools. The Board will Fahrenbacher, who lives in Plain- wound. a trip to Kalamazoo... sort of mid-- eled to Lansing to receive the evening, the occasion being his 74th sons, Kenneth and Leonard, at Ster- standing sophomore in mechanical May 21 consider whether or not to partici- Subscribe to the well, is married and has five chil- Now, when my surgeon unwound die of the moming. And Marion birthday. Refreshments were served ling, Illinois. engineering and received the dean's pate in this program at a future date. dren. o:- the wrappings to check my new Watervliet Community General TRI-CITY RECORD 1 and the evening spent in social di- Hartford Mothers club will meet award. began to feel worse and worse. As National Honor Society co-advisor —— b knee, I noticed an awful look on his Baptist Church, 416 West Pleasant version. Monday night at the home of Mrs. we approached Paw Paw on Red Heather Perry presented a request to Call (269) 463-6397 i;y Submitted by Hartford Public face. I reared up in bed... my leg Street, Watervliet, will be holding a 60 YEARS AGO-1944 George Kabel at Shafer Lake. Arrow Highway, we passed the Library from microfilm copies of was covered with water blisters! He "Community Fellowship Dinner" Talk to my family at On Friday evening. May 26, at Visiting Sunday evening at the EMT ambulance garage out there. the Hartford Day Spring. Hours: called a nurse immediately to swab on Friday, May 21, from 5:30 until eight o'clock, the Federated church home of Mrs. Harry Hough was She said, "You know, I'm almost the touch of a button?" Monday & Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 the whole area with alcohol... I was 8:30 p.m. Do we think alike is planning to hold an "open house" William Hough, Grand Junction. ready to tell those guys to pack me Investing in Your Future p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday, 1-5 having a reaction to the Betadine! The dinner will include lasagna, for the members of the 475,h Mili- Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith and up for the hospital!" Well, the feel- p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and That was a leaming experience. salad, roll, dessert, and drink. By Charles Stein information - because, whether you tary Police Escort Guard Company, three sons of Coloma, were visitors ing passed, but there was a lesson in v :m Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Not long thereafter I asked the Donation for the dinner is $3 but Investment realize it or not, you may end up now stationed at the fair grounds. there. A later check showed that she sharing some of these debts. Find 'Of Phone: (269)621-3408 doctor if I could be discharged the no one will be turned away because Representative had taken several things containing out about student loans, car loans, next day. At his questioning look, 1 of his or her inability to pay. Edward Jones Iodine in some form. Serving Indivkhwl inmtun Sim r 187 mortgages, credit card bills - every- said, "Don't you think with all of For more information, please call Now, whenever we buy bottles of 154 Badt Dr. thing. While going over these debts, those blisters I could get an infec- 463-5008. Coloma you may even get some ideas about tion right here in the hospital? And T.: " 468-4153 how you can consolidate them. if it were your leg would you want Quality at Competitive Pricesl to get out of here?" Walk Through Finances Before • What expenses shall we share? - He answered, "Yes, I would, and it Strolling Down the Aisle Sooner or later, most married cou- UNLIMITED A could happen! I'll turn you loose Unusual Selection of Natural Stone, ples face the "two checkbook or one Touch2Talk Minutes tomorrow." And he did. Thereafter Soon, it will be June - a popular question - but there's no one "right" Patio Stone, 120 types of stone, $ SAVE the blisters subsided without month for weddings. If you are plan- answer. How you handle the pay- 20/mo becoming infected. 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May 11, at Dey-Florin ily, four daughters; his parents, Richard Meyer, the love of her life. driver education fees They traveled extensively, seeing May 13-15 Jaden Nicole Burleson, 4-day-old grandparents, Michael Burleson of ily, especially her grandchildren and Chapel; Florin Funeral Service, St. Sandy and Roger Heam of Lees- By Wanda Thomas agreed to make the change. introduced several Coloma Junior much of the world. Ireland was their American Legion volunteers will infant daughter of James Dustin St. Joseph and Jackie Feury of Co- great-grandchildren. Joseph, with a vigil prayer service burg, Florida; one brother, Ty • At the regular May 10 Coloma New sign at High School winners of the DAR, Burleson and Jody Champion, died loma; great-grandmother, Elsie Funeral services will be held at 11 at 7 p.m. Heam of Watervliet; grandparents, favorite place; they returned there Board of Education meeting, the Law Day and America & Me Essay distribute the familiar red, hand- May 4, 2004, at Bronson Methodist Needham Fleming of Coloma; her a.m. Friday at Davidson Chapel, He is survived by his wife, Iza- Mr. and Mrs. Al Miller of St. Jo- many times. She became an enthu- Board approved increasing fees for Middle School contests. Carlson explained that the crafted poppies honoring America's Hospital, Kalamazoo. aunt, Mary Champion of Benton Florin Funeral Service, Coloma, bella "Izzy" Gajewski of Benton seph, Mrs. Cora Heam of Leesburg siastic gardener, feeding the birds driver education. Segment I classes Coloma Middle School has* raised students have worked extremely war dead on May 13, 14 and 15, Jaden was bom April 30, 2004, in Harbor; and two uncles, Fred Moon where visitation will be held from 5 Harbor; two daughters, Renee and Mrs. Dorothy Drummond of and squirrels through the winter as Mrill now cost $260 and $50 will be enough money through fund-raising hard this past school year and won designated as "Poppy Day" by A^ix- she eagerly awaited the coming of iliary Unit 362 in Coloma. St. Joseph. Due to complications of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Mi- to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in (Christopher) Peirce of Grand Rap- Leesburg. tharged for Segment II classes. efforts to purchase an electrical sign many awards. She expressed her spring. She became a collector of The annual event pays tribute to during birth, her life tragically chael Champion of Hagar Shores. North Shore Memory Gardens, Ha- ids and Dianna Gajewski of Prince- ^ Due to the fact that the state of from Landmark Signs at a cost of pride in their effort. those veterans who have died in[tJie ended four days later in Kalamazoo. gar Shores. Memorial donations ton, Illinois; a son, Henry (Chris- J. SPENCER KENNEY Americana. She acquired a beautiful Michigan is no longer reimbursing S5 25 5 >' _ c „ Contracts extended last 80 years. It also honors the mil- A funeral service celebrating her HELEN M. CASTOR may be made to Watervliet Free tina) Gajewski of Benton Harbor; J. Spencer Kenney, 92, of Hartford cat, Toby, that she joked owned her. the School District for driver educa- According to CMS Principal Scott ^ r n i aT i- u* j ii u One-yea7 r extensions of admimstra- lions of Americans who have will- brief but cherished life was held on Bom on May 19, 1915, in Hart- Methodist Church. two brothers, Bogdan (Marilyn) and formerly of Covert, died Friday, She was also one of the last great tion costs, the Board was forced to Pauley, the lighted sign will be . j . .u letter writers and eagerly awaited contra were an,ed ,0 ingly served their country in eigtit Friday, May 7, at Legacy Family ford, Michigan, to parents, Paul and Survivors include her three sons, Gajewski of Lemont, Illinois, and May 7, 2004, at the Watervliet tharge a fee in order to help defray placed in the southeast comer of the ^ ^ ^ f f adm ors for the decades. This year we are honoring Funeral Services-Matthew R. Pur- Mable Richter, she died on Decem- Albert "Tom" (Virginia) Cowgill Roman (Joann) Gajewski of Co- Community Hospital. the mail. t the cost of the program. Middle School grounds so it can be " T ^ 2005-2006 school year: Terry chase Chapel, Berrien Springs, with ber 21, 2003, in Lansing, Michigan. and Gerald (Deborah) Cowgill, all loma; a sister, Irene (Michael) Mr. Kenney was bom November Janis leaves a loving family and seen from Red Arrow Highway and our World War II veterans with a 2004-05 school year to Barella, Harold Wheeler, Scott the Rev. Guy Kiser officiating Bur- Helen moved to East Lansing in of Coloma and Terrence Cowgill of Milligan of Princeton; three grand- 8, 1911, in Covert to Will and Alma old cherished friends, a sister. West Street. special board at the Legion Post. , Pauley, Lee Wilson, Daryl Ost, ial followed in North Shore Mem- 1992 from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Kalamazoo; 19 grandchildren; 18 children, Tyler Doucette of Prince- Kenney. On September 12, 1936, in Donna (Phil) Bailey Pullins; neph- begin August 30 Buy a poppy and fill out the c^rd School election Richard Becht, and Rita Hurst. Hen- ory Gardens. Friends visited with She was interred at Washtenong great-grandchildren; and a sister, ton and Kyle and Emily Peirce, both Covert he married the former Vir- ews, Phil G. (Randy) Pullins and [ In other business, the proposed with the person or persons you wish Geerling was granted an exten- the family one hour prior to the ser- Memorial Park and Mausoleum- Olga Story of Coloma. of Grand Rapids; and many nieces ginia Burton, and they were married Ronda of Morley, Michigan, Randy calendar for the 2004-2005 school June 14 r"* to honor. s on or vice at the funeral home. Guests with arrangements by Mueblig Fu- She was preceded in death by her and nephews. for more than 67 years. Spencer was (Barb) and Ben Pullins of Jackson, year was approved. School will A resolution was adopted appoint- ' ^ 2004-2005 school year, It serves and honors veterans with may also sign the guest book and neral Chapel. parents; husband, Clinton; a daugh- involved in many activities in the Tennessee, Chris, Cornelia and begin on August 30, 2004, for Co- ing election inspectors for the regu- Supplemental all proceeds from the distribution leave messages for the family at A family Memorial Service will be ter, Wanda Langston and a great- MABEL THAR GALKO Covert area, including Covert Con- Mary Pullins of Hendersonville, loma students. The last day of lar election that will be held on contracts invested in local programs for the Tennessee; a niece, Debra (Jon) classes for next year's school year Monday, June 14, 2004. Inspectors , . benefit of veterans and their fami- www.legacyfuneral.com. planned for later. Memorial contri- granddaughter, Danielle Quinn. Mabel Thar Galko, 95, of Benton gregational Church, where he were Hermann and their children. Bailey will be June 10,2005. are co-chairmen Cheri Baushke and SupplemenUl contacts lies in time of need. The memorial She leaves behind to cherish her butions can be made to the Ameri- Harbor, formerly of Baroda, passed served on many boards, including granted to Robert Welton, Junior and Eric of Benton Harbor; sister- Delores Daly, Marilyn Barricklow, poppy is never sold but is given in memory, her mother Jody Lynn can Heart Association, the Ameri- WANDA FAYE "PEACHES* away on Tuesday, May 4, 2004, at the Board of Trustees. He was an Video movie Varsity Softball Coach, for the in-law, Margaret (Ron) Woodbum Clara Hartwig, Nylor Hartwig, Judy exchange for a contribution. Champion of Holland, Michigan, can Lung Association or the Na- DICKERSON Orchard Grove Extended Care Cen- active member and officer for 17 2003-04 school year at $2,210.67; of Walker, Michigan; nephew, policy change Clark, and Mary Wendzel. Voting The Poppy program has been part her father, James Dustin Burleson tional Kidney Foundation. Wanda Faye "Peaches" Dickerson, tre, Benton Harbor, where she had years of Covert School Board, a and to Joshua Hood, Varsity Richard Woodbum of California; Two seventh-graders, Kighle will take place at Coloma Township Genevieve Geisler and David Glasgow of Auxiliary programming for more of Coloma; her maternal grandpar- Surviving are daughter, Connie 53, of Watervliet, passed away been a resident since March 2003. former member of the Covert Ma- Women's Basketball Coach, for the cherished friends. Dean LaFontsee, Flamm and Shelby Metz, along Hall. than 70 years. It has been estimated ents, Michael Champion of Coloma, (Robert) Cullum of East Lansing, Thursday, May 6,2004 at her home. Mabel was bom to Lloyd and Ha- sonic Lodge, and a former Covert 2004-05 school year at $5,427.52. Mr. and Mrs. John Schutt of Wyo- with the support of their teacher, that approximately 25 million and Julie Jones of Benton Harbor; and son, Clinton E. Castor Jr. of Wanda was bom April 11, 1951 to zel (Johnson) Wetzel on February Township Clerk. Among his other Honorarium A family medical leave of absence Geisler & Glasgow ming, Michigan, and Toby, who is June Noel, requested that the Board Americans wear the poppy to honor her maternal great-grandparents, Palm Harbor, Florida six grandchil- the late Raymond and Bertha Shull 11, 1909, in Baroda, where she activities were the Van Buren Soil The Board approved giving an was approved for Melissa Davis, a Raymond and Marilyn Watts of dren, ten great-grandchildren. of Dayton, Ohio. Wanda was a grew up on the family farm on Conservation Board, the South Ha- living in the country with Ronda, i phange its policy to allow seventh- America's war dead and veterans, 4t honorarium in the amount of $ 1,000 teacher at Washington Elementary, catnip patch, and PJ and Stumpy * graders to view PG-13" movies as contributing over $2 million for Benton Harbor; a great-great mater- She was preceded in death by hus- wonderful mother and a dear friend. Snow Road. Mabel was a wonderful ven Fruit Exchange and the South to Kathy Nadeau for serving as from May 10, 2004, until June 3, engagement As Janis wished, cremation ha^ part of their instruction as long as rehabilitation and welfare programs. nal grandfather, Alfred Cain of band, Clinton Eugene Castor in She would never tum away anyone and kind person and was ready to Haven Hospital. Mr. Kenney was a Middle School Science Olympiad 2004, due to the recent birth of her Genevieve Geisler and David David's parents are Joyce Glasgow taken place and there will be nd there was Principal approval and The American Legion Auxiliary 1994. in need. She loved to tend to her lend a helping hand to anyone. She longtime fruit farmer in the Covert Coach. This is the fifth consecutive child. Glasgow are pleased to announce and Ernest (Lucky) Glasgow, both service. At a later date, Janis will be parental permission. asks you to wear a poppy and hon6r flowers and had a fun-loving per- married Otto Thar and they raised area and retired from farming in year that the Middle School Science The next meeting of the Coloma their engagement. of Keeler. His grandparents are The current policy allows eighth- every American who has died for DONALD H. COLLINS sonality. She worked at the Wesco six children in Benton Harbor. He 1976. He then became a real estate laid to rest beside her husband, Olympiad team has placed in the Board of Education will be Mon- Jacques and Mia van den Hom- through n^-graders to watch "PG- the American ideals of freedork Donald Hurst Collins, 60, of in Watervliet for many years and preceded her in death in 1994; agent with LaVem Rice Agency, Richard Meyer, in the family plot at top three. day, June 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the Genevieve's parents are Geoffrey bergh, Ernest Glasgow, and Irene 13" movies, using the above- justice, and equality. It's a sma(i Bridgman, passed away Sunday, was an employee of the Benton Mabel was an excellent cook and and he retired from there in 1983. Pioneer Cemetery, Hartford. Junior High teacher Lori Carlson Coloma Junior High Media Center. and Patricia Geisler of Watervliet. Emery. mentioned guidelines. The Board symbol of a great sacrifice. It'sia May 9,2004, at his home. Harbor Wal-Mart at the time of her enjoyed playing cards and Bingo. Services were held at the Covert Her grandparents are Mary and the Genevieve is a graduate of Wa- small way to show your respect. £ Mr. Collins was bom on September death. * She met and married John Galko Congregational Church in Covert, RICHARD B. POLAND late Richard Woodruff and Marion tervliet High School and the Uni- 3, 1943, in Tryon, Oklahoma, the A memorial service celebrating her and together they went dancing with the Rev. Mark Manning of the Richard B. Poland, 81, of Hart- Another Hartford fire; this time and the late Elwood Geisler. versity of Michigan. She received a Sfiore son of the late Edgar and Goldie life will be held Tuesday, May 18, every weekend to local Polka bands. First Missionary Baptist Church in ford, passed away on Thursday. master's degree in environmental tflhrnorySardoM (Sadler) Collins. He worked for 2004 at Davidson Chapel, Florin Mabel will be remembered by all of Coloma officiating. Cremation has May 6,2004, at his home. it's at Mann Metal Finishing health from the University of Federal Richard was bom on March 7, Michigan School of Public Health Wollin Products in Stevensville for Funeral Service in Coloma. There her family and friends for her spe- taken place, and burial of the ashes By Angela Stair The shop-blasting department was * 1923, in Kenton, Ohio. Richard on April 30. 5027 M-63 North 30 years, retiring in 2000. He most will be no visitation as cremation cial wink and smile. will be held at a later date in the The Mann Metal Finishing fire housed in the older part and damage Coloma, Ml 49038 Covert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, moved to Michigan in 1938, and David is a graduate of Hartford Employees! recently worked for Lakeshore has taken place. In lieu of flowers, Visitation took place on Friday, started at about 12:41 Saturday was done to the maintenance room 5>. I High School and Michigan State (269) 849-1100 Marble. donations can be made to the family May 7, with a prayer service at memorials may be made to the lived the rest of his life in the Hart- moming. May 8, according to Hart- but a dollar amount has not been University. He is Executive Direc- Fax (269) 849^)280 Funeral services will be held 11 (for expenses) do David E. Moss, Dey-Florin Chapel, Florin Funeral Covert Congregational Church. The ford area. He married Margaret ford Fire Chief Ed Riley. attached to the fire yet, Mann said. W tor of Bluecoats Drum and Bugle will meet a.m. Thursday, May 13, at Boyd- P.O. Box 224, Coloma Michigan Service, St. Joseph. A private fam- Davidson Chapel of Florin Funeral Meachum on September 21, 1950. The Mann Metal Finishing plant is The insurance company has been I Corps in Canton, Ohio. Pike Funeral Home, Bridgman. 49038. ily burial will take place at Ruggles Services in Coloma is in charge of She preceded him m death on Sep- located at 111 60lh Avenue on the working on it since Monday, he The couple is planning a Septem- | Friends met with the family on She is survived by her sons Lee J. Cemetery, Baroda, at a later date. In the arrangements. tember 28, 1992. Richard retired south edge of Hartford. The com- added. May 25 ber 5, 2004, outdoor wedding in Wednesday at Boyd-Pike Funeral of Miles and Chris L. at home; lieu of flowers, memorials may be Spencer is survived by his wife, from Auto Specialties in 1981, after pany employs about 50 people, but Metal castings are taken into the The National Association of R^Ij Keeler Township. Home, Bridgman. Burial will be in daughter Lisa (Craig) Weber and made to SS John and Bernard Par- Virginia; one son, Donald (Becky) 30 years of service. none were working at the time, shop-blasting department where the tired Federal Employees s* Calvary Cemetery, Benton Harbor. two grandchildren of Dayton, Ohio; ish, do Dey-Florin Chapel, Florin Kenney of Coloma; one daughter- The family greeted friends on Owner Jewell Mann said the last blaster prepares the metal to hold Michigan Chapter #572 will hold its- in-law, Marsha Kenney of Michigan Sunday, May 9, at the Calvin Fu- Memorial contributions may be three brothers Mack D. of Dayton, Funeral Service. employee had left the building at paint. The fire destroyed the blast- monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesdajr HntddM F^Di^nd Home given to Berrien County Cancer Ohio, Robert L. (Priscilla) of Mabel is survived by three daugh- City, Indiana; and five grandchil- neral Home, Hartford. A service to approximately 4:15 Friday after- ing machine and, according to Jewel Your news is May 26, at the Empire Buffet, 269^ 211S. Main St, WaterrHet Service or Hospice at Home of Miamisburg, Ohio and James D. ters, Patricia Thar of Benton Har- dren. honor his memory was held on noon. Mann, it is hard to replace. They are M-139 Road, Benton Harbor. 463-5811 Stevensville. You are invited to sign (Alice) of Akron, Ohio; two sisters bor, Genevieve Dolezan of St. Jo- He was preceded in death by his Monday May 10 at the funeral Chief Riley said the state Fire searching for one now; but if one is wanted at the Dinner will be followed by a shotfc a guest book and "Share a Memory" Lexie (David) Chartrand of Wasilla, seph, formerly of Coloma, and An- parents; one daughter. Alma Jean in home. The Rev. Ronald Hansen of Marshal was at the site to inspect it not found, they will have to make business meeting. with the family at www.Boyd- Alaska and Ruth (Charles) Trees of geline Anderson of Cambria, Cali- 1959; one son, Robert in 1981; and the Hartford United Methodist 4 COURTEOUS SERVICE IN on Monday, the lO , and was also one. Tri-City Record All retired/current federal emplo^i Pike.com Monroe, Ohio and close personal fornia; two sons, Allan (Myrtle) two sisters; and one brother. irrtfl* Church officiated. ees and their spouses and familiqS' •A DIGNIFIED MANNER iliN Jiu lii iUlM.'i looking at the weather and ^ few Mann said the employees were Survivors include his wife, friends, David and Penny Moss of Thar and Kenneth Thar, both of Richard is survived by a son, other things before he makes his able to retum to work on Monday are welcome. ROUND T. HUTCHINS, Ohwiter Maijorie Ann Collins, whom he Paw Paw. Fountain, Michigan; two sisters, NELLIE MAE LEWIS David (Linda) Poland of Hartford; a final judgment as to the cause of the without an interruption. He said Please call For more information, or if anyone married on June 27, 1987; their She was preceded in death by her Mildred Hartline of Baroda, Elaine (TEETERS) daughter, Teresa (Vic) Miller of fire. they have blasters in other areas of Hoadley-Omastiak wedding needs a ride, call R. Peterson afc children, Rebecca (Tim) Stockman brother, Joseph L. of Miamisburg, "Susie" Rick of Dowagiac, formerly Nellie Mae Lewis (Teeters), 93, of Mason, Michigan; granddaughters. Owner Mann confirms that light- the plant that are being used now to Mark Hoadley and Susan Omas- Serving as best man was Mark's 463-NEWS (269)428-0667. of Hot Springs, S.D., and their chil- Ohio and her ex-husband, Harold J. of Baroda; one brother, Allan (Eve- Hartford passed from her life on Colleen Cross, Monica and VanesSa ening is the suspected cause of the do the work of the destroyed one. tiak were married September 27, brother, Scott. Groomsmen were his K dren, Sharon, John Mark, and Beth, Dickerson of Watervliet. lyn) Wetzel of Tucson, Arizona; 15 earth to etemity in heaven on Tues- Yankovich. fire. Mann said the weather was Double shifts are necessary to get 2003, at Holy Family Catholic brother, Jim; Kurt Kropp; Kent Renae (Bruce) Wyant of Coloma, grandchildren; 21 great-grand- day, May 4, 2004, at the home of really bad that night and several all the work done. Church in Invemess, Illinois. Carlson; Jerry Soltis; and Jim Gray. and their children, Justin, Derek, HENRY MITCHELL children; and seven great-great- her son surrounded by her family. RICHARD "DICK" SHIER people said they had heard lightning The newer part of the building has Ring bearer was Oliver Sydello. CALVIN FUNERAL HOME Mark is the son of Mary Joan David, and Robert Green of Bu- GAJEWSKI grandchildren. Nellie was bom on March 7,1911, Richard "Dick" Shier, 54, of South strike in the area. He said the insur- some smoke odor but nothing that Hoadley and the late Jim Hoadley, Flower girl was Mark's niece, 'ACE PAINTING IE. Main St, HirHord 921-4101 chanan, Brian Green of Benton Har- Henry Mitchell Gajewski, 57, of Mabel was preceded in death by in Tuckerman, Arkansas, the daugh- Haven, died Saturday, May 8, 2004, ance detective had come to that would stop work. Mann said some lifelong summer residents of Paw Emily Hoadley. bor, and his daughter, Megan, Benton Harbor, passed away unex- her first husband. Otto Thar; second ter of Earnest and Grade (Allen) at the South Haven Health Care conclusion but Mann did not have of the carpeting might need chang- Paw Lake, Watervliet. The reception was held at the Park by "Once Upon a Time" Robin (David) Kwak of Bridgman pectedly at his home on Saturday, husband, John Galko; son, Ray- Adamson. She was the oldest mem- Centre. anything in writing yet There were ing because of all the fire debris that Susan's parents are Ignatius and Hyatt Hotel in downtown Chicago. and their children. Josh, Jessika, May 8,2004. mond Thar; baby great-grandchild; ber of the Keeler General Baptist Dick was bom November 23, to be more insurance people at the is being brought into the offices by Margaret Omastiak of Chicago, Mark and Susan took a wedding Birthday Parties - Reunions Matthew, and Carrie Ann, and Mi- Henry was bom August 4,1946, in and three brothers, Roy, Vem and Church. She was a faithful Christian 1949, in Petoskey, Michigan, to site on Wednesday. foot traffic. Illinois. trip to Australia. Company Picnics ~ Festivals 1 LEOMRD FUNERAL HOME chael (Kelly) Green of Baroda and Germany, to Chester and Lucyna Kenneth Wetzel. as shown in her membership with Richard and Lucille (Raymond) The fire damage was confined to Maid of honor was Susan's sister, Mark is a graduate of the Univer- the church visitation team. She re- James & Ginger Bowling 222 e. SL JoMfiti. uwnne* their children, Mandey and Mi- (Nieruchaj) Gajewski. He moved to Shier. Dick received a Bachelors the older part of the building. Chief Paw Paw Lake Teri Niedospial. Bridesmaids were sity of Iowa. 674-8131 chael; brothers and sisters, Kenneth the United States in 1956. On No- TROY HEARN tired from DuWel of Hartford. degree from Michigan State Univer- Riley said a brick wall had been sisters Pam Zajec, Margaret Sydello Susan graduated from the Univer- ^269j 944-4197 email: [email protected] (Virginia) Collins of Holland, vember 8,1969, he married Izabella Troy Heam, 35, of Deltona, Flor- The family received friends on sity and a Masters from Grand Val- built, separating the older part of the and Liz Rossignuolo; Patti sity of Illinois, School of Nursing. Melba (James) Colbert of Blodgett, Przybysz, in Chicago. He lived in ida, passed away February 25,2004, Friday, May 7, at Calvin Funeral ley State University, College of building from the new, and this is Farm market McCauley; and Linda Mishoulam. Missouri, Roy (Ruth) Collins of this community for over 26 years. in Orange City, Florida. Home, Hartford. A service to honor William James. Dick had worked as where tney were able to cut off the Herbs FLORIN Sikeston, Missouri, Juanita Henry worked for Sears Roebuck Troy was bom in St. Joseph and her memory was held on Saturday, the WCSY News Director for the fire. The Thermal Imager was used PUBLIC NOTICE FUNERAL SERVICE "Dickey" (Herman) Lynxwiler of and Co. as a manager in their distri- moved to California for several May 8, at the funeral home. Pastor past 20 years and was the host of and Riley said it was a tremendous Annuals UNCONVENTIONAL LIVING Bloomfield, Missouri, and Joe bution plant. He also worked as a years before moving to Central John Yusko of Keeler General Bap- the "Breakfest Club." He has re- help. He said it saved the rest of the SO YOU CAN'T LOSE DAVIDSON CHAPEL tist Church will officiate. Burial Ml E. Cnler St, Mm (Nan) Collins of Fennville. wedding photographer, owned two Florida in 1996. He worked with his ceived many awards for his broad- building. Perrenials Quality families pnwide a safety net for CITY OF WATERVLIET father for the past several years as a followed in Maple Hill Cemetery, casts. 418-3181 He was preceded in death by his small businesses, and held positions falls and a spring board to greater heights son, Jeffrey Collins, in 1976. with Patterson Printing and IPC. freight broker. Hartford. Memorial services were held on Open 7 days Henry loved to play golf and chess The family is having a Celebration Nellie is survived by her children, Wednesday, May 12, at the Fil- 10 a.m. - 6 p.rrw-^^ STRONG HAPPY For the Notice of Public Hearing on DOROTHY (HINGST) and enjoyed collecting record al- of Life for family and friends at 3 Wanda (Charles) Long, Billy (Mar- brandt Family Funeral Home, South FAMILY TRAITS Watmiiet call (2h9) 463-5226 COWGILL bums. p.m. on Saturday, May 15, at the garet) Teeters and Jerry (Sharon) Haven, with Pastor Billie R. Dalton Increasing Property Taxes . Dorothy H. (Hingst) Cowgill, 80, Two-car M-140 Watervliet A Mass of Christian burial was Park Inn's Conference Room, 4290 Teeters, all of Hartford. officiating. Burial took place in The City of Watervliet of the County of Berrien will of Coloma died Monday, May 3, held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May Red Arrow Highway, Bus. 1-94, She is also survived by 14 grand- Greenwood Cemetery, Petoskey, near 1-94 exit 41 2004, at Lakeland Continuing Care children; 40 great-grandchildren; next to his parents. Memorial con- accident on Locally owned hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of Center, St. Joseph. and 15 great-great-grandchildren. A CMden Role Home tributions can be made to Michigan 0.3792 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be Mrs. Cowgill was bom February 5, Park Boad Nellie was preceded in death by State University or Grand* Valley Red Arrow Hwy. 1924, in Coloma, to Martha her children, Betty Sue Teeters, State University in Dick's memory. levied in 2004. ' ^ James Teeters, Bobby Teeters and Friends wishing to sign the register in Hartford The hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2004, Adult Foster Care Kenneth Teeters; one grandchild; on-line or share a story about Dick at 6:00 P.M. at the Watervliet City Hall, 158 W. two great-grandchildren; a sister, can do so at Township Thp alternative to nursing homes Macie Kisner, and a brother, Ed- www.FilbrandtFFH.com. By Angela Stair Pleasant St., Watervliet, MI 49098. Serving the coniniiinity for Ifi years — ward Adamson. He is survived by two sisters, Sheriff Dale R. Gribler reported Buy Existing Build New The date and location of the meeting to take action Marian (Dick) Rundquist of Trav-1 that Van Buren County deputies were dispatched to a two-car per- on the proposed additional millage will be announced Puzzled? Stntr Lirnisod Homo Kiivironinoiit. JAMS A. (BAILEY) MEYER erse City, Michigan, and Penny Janis A. (Bailey) Meyer, age 75, of (Bill) Berkley of Petoskey, M

Page 10 Tri-City Record May 13,2004 May 13, 2004 Tri-City Record Page 11 the Coloma Charter Township Hall, to County Line. STATE OF Attorneys for Plaintiff 4919 Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma, Approved signing letter of engage- 319 Lake St., P.O. Box 726 number of places. This includes Michigan areas were sent to Central Michigan. ment for the audit with Siegfried & MICHIGAN IN THE Roscommon, MI 48653 [ri-City Area Outdoors II a lit ids X Public Noticcs both the Upper Peninsula and por- Michigan University for DNA test- PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NO- Crandall. (989)275-5184 DloW! ALSO PRESENT: CIRCUIT COURT tions of the Lower Peninsula. The ing and have been verified as com- TICE that a hearing will be held to Report of Candidates that have filed (4-29, 5-6, 5-13-04-TCR) Twp. Assessor-Pat DePriest & Twp. Michigan Wildlife Conservancy ing from cougars. Westem states WANT AO RATES consider a request from Mary and to run for office: FOR THE COUNT OF Paw Paw Lake Almanac Controller-Elden Piontek (MWC), a privately-funded founda- have done the same. For want adt, lost & found, think-you Charles Adams, 1380 E. Glendora, Supervisor-Jerry Jollay. Treasurer- By Delavan Sipes ROSCOMMON tion in the Lansing area, has been Mike Zuidema, a retired DNR notes, penonalt. etc. Accepted the minutes of the last Buchanan, MI 49107, property code Mark Epple, Trustee-Don Baiers Susan, Stephen, David and Gail Hal Bundy and his wife had just on the behavior of streams and riv- forester who lives in Escanaba, has regular meeting held April 20, 2004 #11-08-4590-0050-02-5, lot 13 and Tim Ulrich, Clerk-Debra Grie- studying the matter in recent years. Doneth C.A.R. spent three weeks wending their ers and on land-use patterns. been gathering proof for more than $9.00 per ad of 25 words or tot. plus 10 as presented. block 2, 5415 Lakewood Drive, for ser. Piling up information from a variety Plaintiff, way northward from Florida. They Outwash and fine textured mo- 20 years, ever since he saw his first cents per word over 25 wordt. Repeat the Approved a 2% salary increase for a variance form the zoning ordi- 12. Meeting adjoumed at 7:41 p.m of authentic sources, MWC has now Case No. 04-724412-CK Cm i n in. settled into their summer home on raines provide sand and loam soils cougar in the wilds of the Upper same ad for $2.00 lew. add $1 for border. all municipal non-contractual em- nance regulating side yard setback Respectfully submitted, determined that Michigan may have Vs. Shore Drive by Sherwood Bay, suited for agriculture. High, steep Peninsula. Zuidema says cougar ployees, effective 1/1/2004, new requirements. Debra A. Grieser ^GORDON CHARLES as many as 50 to 80 cougars Ad mutt be paid In advance by Daugherty's Construction Co., AUTO arose on Saturday moming, looked sloped moraines of a coarse texture populations have been growing in health insurance coverage BCBS- All interested parties are invited to Bainbridge Township Clerk throughout the state. credit card, cash, or check at the LLC, & across the water just west of the are usually forested because of not only our state but in Wisconsin, PPO - Plan 1, with prescription attend Board Meeting - 1* Monday of the Rl PAIK Some "extinct" wildlife species Members of Wildlife Unlimited of Trt-Clty Record Roy Douglas Daugherty, jointly and DNR launch site only to be en- rough terrain and low soil fertility. Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa and Mis- coverage co-pay ($10 generic/$20 Coloma Charter Township will month. Delta County and the Traverse City 138 North Main Street severally. tranced by the beauty of eight Source: St. Joseph River Assessment: Jay K. provide necessary reasonable auxil- (, Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited souri, plus Ontario. There have been P.O. Box 7 brand name), BCBS Dental Cover- Planning Commission - 2" Monday graceftil swans dining on the local Wesley. Joan E. Duffy. DNR-Fishenes Divi- don't always remain that way Defendant. 468-5555 have provided most of the research car kills in some states but none in Watervliet, Ml 49098 age - Plan 3 (with $1,000.00 annual iary aids and services, such as sign- of the month. sion p. 15. Lake Level and rainfall reported aquatic vegetation. tinct, maybe some of them may still Michigan thus far. Wisconsin bi- AO DEADLINE IS NOON ON TUESDAY! maximum benefit per member), ers for the hearing impaired and Township Hall Hours - Mon. by Ray Dlouhy Information provided byWhil e Michigan no longer has funding for MWC. Other sportsmen HESS & HESS, P.C. FRONT END Swans typically nest in the most ologists have no problem verifying BCBS Blue Vision (24 month plan), audio tapes of printed material be- Paw Pom Lake Association: whales living in the Great Lakes or show up here in our state. and women are contributing extra /Tues./Thurs. mornings from 9 to 12 BY: TROY B. DANIEL (P54719) northerly reaches of Canadian tun- delavan($i2k.com. ing considered at four (4) days no- dinosaurs thundering through the Despite the scoffing of some non- proof by collecting casts of cougar a cougar population. Zuidema YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT and Life Insurance Coverage p.m. ALIGNMENT dra, but Michigan is an exception. Attorneys for Plaintiff woodlands, just maybe nobody believers, cougars or mountain li- tracks, scats or droppings, and a and others point out the big cats The Church of Jesus Christ changed from $10,000 to $20,000 tice to the Coloma Charter Town- Phone: 468-8040 Fax: 468- Question: What impact docs gla- P.O. Box 726 Includes front v^ael drivea & 4X4 RAJ Some nest in the marshes of the ons, long considered extinct in this per employee. ship Zoning Administrator. Indi- should give up hope. Even though number of photographs and video Please see GORDIE 6479 N. Watervliet Road 3498. Great Lakes and occasionally in the cial terrain have on the availability Roscommon, MI 48653 state, are beginning to show up in a footage. Scats from numerous Watervliet, MI Approved cost estimate of $100,000 viduals with disabilities requiring The Building Inspector Hours - these creatures are considered ex- Continued on page 12 (989)275-5184 $30.00 & Up wetlands of nearby inland lakes. of water? Answer next week. for conversion of the old Municipal auxiliary aids or services should Sunday 2 P.M. Tues./Thurs. momings from 7:30 to MOST AMERICAN MADE CARS Two geese, three goslings, and contact the Coloma Charter Town- Tuesday 7 P.M. (Prayer) Building to allow Police Depart- 9:30 a.m. one dog also provided a few brief Ever wonder why... croutons NOTICE OF ACTION Open Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30 Tri-Citv Area FISHING REPORT V STAPH 00 SILVERADO Wednesday 7 P.M. ment function. ship Zoning Administrator at the Assessor Hours - Tues./Wed. from come in airtight packages. They're On the 8,h day of January, 2004 an DOWNTOWN COLOMA moments observing nature in ac- Anglers are starting to catch walleye, pike, and bluegills in small Pastor James Wade (269) 674-4452 Approved land division applications address or telephone listed below. 9-12 p.m. just stale bread to begin with. VISA & MASTER CARDS ACCEPTED tion. The geese were swimming numbers this last week on Paw Paw Lake. (4/22.4/29.5/6.5/13/04-TCR) from Winnifred Metelko-846 Blue COLOMA CHARTER Rgminjer action was filed by Plaintiffs, near shore. The chase began with Sunfish, bluegills, perch, and crappie are starting to be caught on Creek Road, Frederick Cox-405 N. TOWNSHIP 1. Review your fire coverage you against Defendant, in order to col- lect money for incidental and con- the dog running into the water. The Magician, Rush, Keeler FOR SALE . Benton Center Road & Peter Cheryl Van Drasek. Zoning Administrator should be covered up to at least 4919 Paw Paw Like Road sequential damages, costs, interest goslings disappeared. Gone, no- and Little Paw Paw lakes. 1993 Fairmont Mobile Home. 200! Zaluckyi-4471 Highland Avenue. $1200. Coloma, Ml 49038 where to be seen. Then suddenly 2. The Township Office will be and attorney fees. Real Estate Auction Anglers are also having Carport (18 x 36), concrete patio, Approved request from American (269)468-7212 Defendant Daughtery's Construc- they popped to the surface about luck with brown trout, new and upgraded windows, new Promotional Events to sell Michi- (5-13-04-TCR) closed on Memorial Day - Monday, Wednesday, May 19 tion Co., LLC. Roy Douglas twenty feet away. While they were kings, and coho salmon appliances; fridge, stove dish- gan Legal Fireworks in the Wal- May 31,2004. 6:00 P.M. CHARTER Daugherty, jointly and severally, Located at 335 Park Street in Water- under water, the adults swam off in between New Buffalo and washer, water heater, newer washer Mart parking lot at 1400 Mall Drive (5-13-04-TCR) shall answer or take other action vliet. Michigan: comer of W. Division a different direction to distract the St. Joseph in about 50 feet and dryer. Call 269-463-4363. - June 23-Julv 7. 2004. TOWNSHIP OF NOTICE and Park streets, just west of St. Joseph dog. This was repeated two or three of water. FOR 24 MONTHS* (5/6, 5/13/04-TCR) Approved payment of bill listing permitted by law within 28 days COLOMA TO THE RESIDENTS Catholic School. times until the goslings were out of Bear .hunt applications totaling $281,300.16. (after the last date of publication. If •Great Starter Home or Rental danger. end this Sat., May 15. FOR SALE Adjoumed the meeting at 7:27 p.m. PLANNING OF BAINBRIDGE Defendant does not answer or take Home; 4 Bedrooms w/lVi Baths; On Saturday, the lake level was Bass season starts next two lots in the Sermon on the The next regular Board Meeting COMMISSION TOWNSHIP: other action within the time al- Mount at North Shore Memory lowed, a Judgment may be entered Basement; City Water & Sewer, 622.16 feet above sea level. Rain- Saturday, May 22. will be held Tuesday, May 18, Please take notice that the Bain- ON l l Gardens, $1395 for both. Call 983- NOTICE OF PUBLIC against it/him for the relief de- Fenced Back Yard. fall was limited to 0.4 inch Pictured is Dave Pudell 2004, at 7:00 p.m. bridge Township Zoning Board of Last Thursday night, a brief hail- 4109. HEARING manded in the Complaint. ConUct: Classman Auctioneers with the turkey he got just MOTOROYOLIES & ATVs Carolyn Phillips, Clerk storm fell on the area. (5/6.5/13/04-TCR) Appeals will hold a public hearing 1-888-996-8243 north of Watervliet on Benton Charter Township TO: THE RESIDENTS AND HESS & HESS, P.C. on May 19,2004 at 7:00 p.m, at the (5/13/04-TCR Environmental Trivia May 8. It weighed in at 24 Dated: May 7,2004 PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE BY: TROY B. DANIEL (P54719) FOR SALE Bainbridge Township Hall, 7315 What impact does glacial history pounds and had three (04.13-04.TCR) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CO- T\yo spaces (one lot) in the Garden Territorial Road, Watervliet, Michi-" have on present-day Michigan? beards. LOMA, BERRIEN COUNTY, oo 13 /XCH •< Last Supper at North Shore CHARTER gan, in said Township, to consider The geological variety of the St. Feel free to call for updates or if you have questions. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER PUBLIC NOTICE 12-YEAR-OLD C.J. MILLSAP... Memory Gardens. Reasonable an application for a variance from Joseph River basin is made up of TOWNSHIP OF INTERESTED PERSONS: of Watervliet shot this 14-pound, Paw Paw Lake Sports & Marina price. Call (269)426-4615. the minimum required setbacks HARTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS glacial outwash sands, unsorted PAW PAW LAKE BAIT & TACKLE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the 2-ounce turkey on the opening *: (5/13,5/2(V04-TCR) COLOMA applied for by Nicholas Miller for sands and gravels, coarse sand and 5605 Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma 5270 Paw Paw Lake Rd. Coloma (®)VA M A H A' Zoning Board of Appeals of the day ofMurkey season, the turkey PLANNING his property located at 9650 E. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION gravel moraines, fine loamy mo- 468-7522 FISHING & HUNTING LICENSES 468-8600 closed Wed. ^ f Hmfinfl ANNUAL PARAS HILL Charter Township of Coloma will had a 5" beard and was shot in 'fhunte o«t' i«.UW* on the utd. tukjKt le ciedil ippwil. FtUwo S. 2004 Mj, 31.2004. go^ on wj mw 2004 (« nt* Napier Avenue. (Property Number raines and lake plain. HOURS: 7 A.M.-6 P.M., Monday-Saturday; Sunday, 7 A.M.-4 P.M. jenl Yamihi Muoxycte. AlV art Scoortr (Wyftd Ritt 39* W* rtlitlWt on IInm ponhaic fw 24 mertfcj if fw toowit Is k»pt cuwt GARAGE SALE COMMISSION conduct a public hearing, concem- Watervliet Township. Itruftr a StardJM Rati 9 WV13 WV I ? 99%. * 21 99\ W* aM* f* fctowUk X cwrtrt. Dafiull Rata 24 m AfR «il 11-01-5900-0007-00-0). SCHOOL ELECTION These glacial deposits, because of WapwUHte ill biUrui Uinrvir fipantf Oaift $1.00 Maanum a iaiat linanted 120.000 Cartaifl ntl« applj to lf»« aBocaien ef paifrartj Annual Paras Hill Garage Sale, Sat- ing the following matter on Thurs- NOTICE OF PUBLIC Please take further notice that the NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS their variety, have strong influences and fManco CtllifU o.i jow pfoffiohonal PuUaM it you maka nwa tkan oo» pwcJiaw on iqw Yamalia cart Call I tt>-3(7-4310 0« fw*w urday, May 15 from 9 a.m. until 4 day May 20, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at your cardMd* a toys, misc. bum date, address and contact the clerks' offices are open for registration. Unlimited Access for Just $20/mo. or $33.70 per 1,000 plus tax & shipping. Watervliet (5/13/04-TCR) ship Zoning Administrator. Indi- BAINBRIDGE phone number. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Price includes design layout, black Ink, and 463-2887 viduals with disabilities requiring Sign up Today!! Call 269-621-4884 (269) 428-2221 Information to be given to fire de- Ted Tees Member of the FORSALE auxiliary aids or services should TOWNSHIP stock art on a white, tan, or gray card stock. Honors most private insurance plans. Accepts reduced benefits if not listed partment/Berrien County dispatch: Secretary, Board of Education Or visit www.citynets.com American Manual Ruby L. Robinson North Shore Memory Gardens, 2 contact the Coloma Charter Town- 2500 Niles Rd., St. Josephl 501 Wabash St, Michigan City REGULAR BOARD 1. Name /Address/Phone Number (5-6-04 & 5-13-04-TCR) Toll free 1-866-621-4884 Color inks & custom stock extra. Medical Association CMT adult plots in the Last Supper, ship Zoning Administrator at the MEETING where you can be reached while $1495. Call 269-944-3271. address or telephone listed below. (5/13/04-TCR) burning is taking MEDICAE SHRVICES PAWN SI I OP REAL ESTATE SATELLITE DISH COLOMA CHARTER MAY 3,2004 place. THE REAL McCOY according to Webster's means someone TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS PUBLIC NOTICE DEE PHILLIPS BIDS WANTED 2. The location of where you are who's genuine, true, absolute, u/Hmate, the real thing, notPresiden a t Cheryl Van Drasck, Zoning Administrator Meeting called to order at 7 p.m. CHIROPRACTIC HARTFORD OUTLET The City of Coloma is seeking burning. substitute. I intend to live up to my name. 4919 Paw Paw Lake Road All Board members present. COLOMA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS competitive bids for a new sewer Coloma, Ml 49038 3. The date and time you will be For more than just back pain, neck pain and head More than a pawn shop a. we give you time APRIL M^COY Reports were received from the REALTOK' r jet. Details can be obtained from (269)468-7212 burning LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION aches - although we are good at treating those, tool to buy back your merchandise! Office (269) 982-7653 exl 320 Treasurer, Sheriff Department, Coloma City Hall at 119 N. Paw (5-13.04.TCR) 4. If you bum more than one day Dr. Andy DeHaven Cell (269) 449-3345 Building, Electrical, Mechani- Tools-bows-air compressors-heaters-CDs-DVDs Fax (269) 982-7391 Paw during regular business hours. CHARTER you must contact the Fire Depart- SCHOOL ELECTION Email april mccoyOmsn com cal/Plumbing Inspectors. Minutes musical instruments-rods & reels-jewelry-games & Website www apnlmccoyrealtof com Bids will be opened at City Hall on ment and/or the NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS Lifestyle Chiropractic TOWNSHIP OF received from Planning Commis- systems-camcorders-car audio systems-etc. Monday, June 14,2004 at 7:00 p.m. Berrien County dispatch each day OF COLOMA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Red Arrow % 269-463-8510 sion and Zoning Board of Appeals. 7652 Hwy. 10 W Main St., Hartford WATERVLIET. Ml 49098 (5/13/04-TCR) COLOMA you bum. BERRIEN AND VAN BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN KELLER WILLIAMS 269-463-8511 Approved agenda as written. .Watervliet REALTY njPhillipiMg^hnrmiil.com 5. Someone needs to attend to fire TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT; 621-0997 211I yfHilUopHoa nilKlM. d PLANNING Amended the March 30, 2004 min- ra SI Joseph, Ml 4908b /Ov SYNOPSIS OF THE while it is buming. Fires that are Please Take Notice that the regular school election of the school district Email [email protected] .WSS. v»•— . r— In former Watervliet Twp.. Hall utes. Approved the April 5, 2004 (269) 463-4100 COMMISSION unattended will be held on Monday, June 14,2004. REGULAR MEETING minutes as read. NOTICE OF PUBLIC may result in a fire run charge. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN OR Approved payment of payroll/bills OF THE BENTON 6. Always ask for the name of the DER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL HEARING totaling $9,902.27. person you are talking to. Keep a ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2004, ii; CHARTER TO: THE RESIDENTS AND Approved purchase of software to erated RICHCREEK 100% Guaranteed log of this IS MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 TOWNSHIP BOARD PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE run GIS digital mapping in the You've tned information. O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004, ARE All Natural Vitamins & Supplements CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CO- amount of $1200. WELL DRILLING OF TRUSTEES HELD (05.13-04-TCR) NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELEC- BJWORK DEALER the rest, now ,, Gain or Lose Weight - Improve Overall LOMA, BERRIEN COUNTY, Approved payment of invoice for 2 -6" WELLS DRILLED & REPAIRED TION. 08859 M-140, South Haven try the BEST! Health - Doctor Recommended ON TUESDAY, MAY 4, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER flag with May mid-month bills. JET & SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office or your county, city COMPLETE HOME ENTERTAINMENT INTERESTED PERSONS: Approved Road Projects for 2004: Phone 269-621-2522 2004 AT 7:00 P.M. or township clerk's office. Persons planning to register with the respective SYSTEMS... Hitachi TV & VCR SALES & SERVICE MEMBERS PRESENT: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Bainbridge Center ($7550.) and Toll free 1-888-840-3718 county, city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which Car Alarms, Remote Auto Start, Installed Supervisor Harvey, Clerk Phillips, Zoning Board of Appeals of the Biastock ($7600.) TO ADVERTISE IN THE [email protected] www.trimMedown.com/ccc the clerks' offices are open for registration. 463-3241 or 463-6659 Treasurer Scarbrough, & Charter Township of Coloma will from North Branch to Territorial. TRI CITY RECORD This Notice is given by order of the board of education. John Kuhn (269)637-1994 | *290 lleimes^t'N lh>a(l Wuler.iict Ml Larry Johnson conduct a public hearing, concem- Requested bid from Road Commis- Di.nl (269) 463-6397 Trustees Fowler & McCausland Elizabeth DeRosa CASE CT. WATERVLIET Herbalife Independent Distributor ing the following matter on Thurs- sion for seal coating of North OPEN Mon-Fri 9-6, Saturdtys 9-5 269-463-3232 1-800-246-5992 MEMBERS ABSENT: Secretary, Board of Education day May 20, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at Branch from M 140 Trustees Jefferson & Hudson (5^04 & 5-13^4-TCRl May 13, 2004 Tri-City Record Pige 13

•'•gell 1 ri-City Record M»y 13,2004 to help Alexus with her medical Spott and Honey Bear Farms. online may do so at www.starks- GORDIE for a newspaper so close to home. treatments. That's a tremendous Alice was a member of The Order menchinger.com. i Paw Lake Youth Soccer League I am from Covert and grew up in amount but it is going to take a lot of Eastern Star America Chapter Robert is survived by his sons, Continued from page 11 "Thank you," the local area. It has been difficult more to continue to get the treat- 234-St Joseph, Women of The Robert Whitney III and Steven would havt no problem crossing to keep up with the local news other ment she needs to save her life. I'm Moose Chapter 1619-Port Charlotte, Newberry, both of Washington, into Michigan from several nearby Hartford AYSO Region 613 than phone calls since I joined the hoping that you will continue to Florida, and the Lady Shriners in Larry Whitney of St. Joseph, Mi- states. Navy. I was reading today and saw help in the fight for Alexus' life. Fort Myers, Florida. chael Whitney of Coloma; daugh- Third week beginning May 1, 2004 ..^All wild cats are the same as their the "Best MonT entry so I thought I firefighters I know that with all your prayers Burial of ashes will take place in ters, Deborah Holland and Eleanor U6-CO-ED Nadeau with six goals, Erin Chur- Lazers from scoring in the final would drop you a line the only way smaller cousins, the housecats, Dear Editor, and your continued financial help Tarpon Springs, Florida. Bivins, both of Washington, and The outstanding players in the chill with two, and Dakota Selby quarter was credited to great &oaI- I can. On May 7,2004, Mann Metal Fin- when it comes to the powerful male we can do it. Memorial donations may be made Jennifer Allain of Niles; 23 grand- game played between the Tigers and Justin Schmalfeldt each with keeping by Natalie Galens. I would like to nominate my ishing Inc. in Hartford sustained fire urge to seek out females during the Donations may still be made at 5/3 to Jordan's Nursing Home. children; four great-grandchildren; # and the Eagles were Noah Pazera, one. Scoring the single goal for the UIO-BOYS mother for the "Best Mom" Contest damage to its 60* Avenue location. . breeding season, no matter the dis- Bank through the "Alexus Puckett Arrangements are entrusted to cousins, Hugh Raisky of New York, Hannah Mort, Reese Jones, Mikayla Fusion was Bradley Martin. The game played between the vis- with the following letter: We would like to say 44thank you" Mujce. Different sizes of cougars Benefit Fund" or by contributing to Kerley-Starics & Menchinger Fam- and Cathy Lindenfeld of Michigan, Lee, Emily Fellows, Tori Kolenko, The game played between the iting Pearls and the Flyers ended in My mother has been my best to the Hartford Fire Department and . rapge from large to juveniles, refut- collection cans located in area ily Funeral Home & Cremation Ser- and Neville Whitney Jr. Anna Casteluccio, and Adam Batey Thunderfeet and the Galaxy ended a 3-2 win for the Pearls. Scorirt'g^ for friend throughout my whole life. the surrounding area fire depart- ^jing the beliefs of doubters that only stores. vices, St. Joseph. He was preceded in death by his playing for the Tigers. Playing for in a 2-1 win for the Thunderfeet. the Pearls were Alex Guerrero with t M When it is good, we laugh, then cry; ments that responded. f;/. pet cougars are out there. Some Alexus is currently receiving: Mrs. Stokes is survived by her daughter, Christine Thomsen; his the Eagles were Rachel Kietzerow, Scoring both goals for the Thunder- two goals and Jacob Newton with and when it is bad, we cry, then Thank you to the local firefighters v "tame" cougars could have done treatment at Children's Treatment daughter, Arlene (Henry) Mak of parents; and granddaughter, Nichole Jordan Jobe, Brendan Daly, Dekota feet was Austin Thomas. Scoring one. Scoring for the Flyers Were whose first-hand knowledge of our ,,spme breeding but their offspring in laugh. Center in California. Doctors in St Joseph; her granddaughter, Whitney. Diaz, Anthony Piner, Megan Slat- the single goal for the Galaxy was Edward Cortes and Derrick Shriner She is an inspiration to me. Her business helped contain the fire. the wild are now definitely wild. California believe Alexus will con- Christina (Tyson) Garrett; her great- tery, and Cameron Bourlier. Alex Scholten. with one goal each. guidance made me a better person. Without their quick action and re- v,Eleanor Comings of Frankfort, tinue to improve, with a 60S sur- grandson, Colt Garrett; her brother, BRIAN L. WOLFF The outstanding' players in the The game played between the The game played between 'the Since I joined the Navy, I don't sponse time, this would have been a . longtime volunteer at Sleeping Bear vival rate. She will be in California James (Kate) Clear of Coloma; two Brian L. Wolff, 64, of Decatur game played between the Hawks Rapids and the Sidekicks ended in a South Haven Warriors and the tfur- see her as much as I'd like but the devastating loss to the community. ; National Lakeshore, had a chilling for two more weeks, receiving sisters, Elaine Oldberg of Elmhurst, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2004, and the Marlins were Hannah 3-1 win for the Rapids. Scoring all ricanes on May 1 ended in a 5-1 morals and values she taught me are Not only would we have lost our :i encounter with a cougar last Sep- chemo and radiation. Alexus will Illinois, Diane (Bob) Shea of Tar- in Borgess Medical Center, Kala- Strunk, Isabella Fisher, Nicolle Lar- three goals for the Rapids was Mer- win for the Warriors. Scoring the noticed every day by the people I building, more than 80 full-time WATERVLIET PANTHERS ARE MAJOR LEAGUE CHAMPS...The Major League Watervliet Panthers ' timber when it began to follow her then come home for more treat- pon Springs, Florida, and many mazoo. son, Vincent Doneruse, Ethan Red- cedes Harris. Scoring the single single goal for the Hurricanes was meet here and overseas. employees would have lost their went 5-0 in last weekend's Watervliet Recreation Council preseason tournament at Hays Park. Team on the Old Indian Trail. She was ments, with follow-up appointments nieces and nephews. Brian was bom December 1, 1939, man, and Caly Carlson playing for goal for the Sidekicks was Zachary Sergio Perez. If people are truly measured by players are Tyler Zuhl, D.J. Howley, Jake Elliott, Cory Quinn, Zach Zellmer, Kevin Nelson, Cory Barker, wise enough to stand still for about jobs. back in California. She was preceded in death by her in Chicago, the son of Clyde and the Hawks. Playing for the Marlins Kiefer. The game played between the their actions, my mother is the We would also like to extend Chris Saurbier, Max Goodrich, Timmy Flagel, Kevin Eastman, and Eric Phillips. Bat boy is Colin Buck. .20 minutes until the cougar left. You are very special and will be in parents; and her husband, Ted Mildred (Swets) Wolff. He formerly were Bailey Evans, Cassidy Fickett, The game played between the De- Raiders and the Hurricanes on May "Best Mom" through her compas- C oaches for the team are Mark Belfy, Gene Barker, Charlie Quinn and manager John Howley. .Spme may say that proves it was a thanks to those who reported the our prayen. Thank you. We love Stokes, in 1999. was employed by C.L. Wolff & Gabby Tavolacci, Bradley Yazel, fenders and the Clash ended in an 8- 4 ended in a 6-3 win for the Hurri- sion, hard work, and humanity she (Submitted photo) .„ Ume animal but biologists confirm fire and all who put forth an effort you, and God Bless. Sons in Benton Harbor for several Emily Fisher, Bryce Collins, and 3 win for the Clash. Scoring for the canes. Scoring for the Hurricanes - these big cats are curious and wild bestowed in me. in working together during this Linda & Harold Puckett, years. Event is May 15 at Coloma Rod & Gun Cluh Detroit Lions Luke Manning. Clash were Jorge Hernandez with were Eric Perez and Sergio Perez ones frequently act in this manner. Mom, I love you. critical time. Your effort and your grandparents; Friends visited with the family at The outstanding players in the six goals and Cameron Isom with each with two goals and Ttent Thank you for taking the time to kind generosity arc greatly appreci- ,t Positive identification is the heavy, & the entire Alexus Puckett Family Newell Funeral Home, Decatur, Alexus Puckett "Family Fun coming to Coloma game played between the Stingrays two. Scoring for the Defenders were Dowe and Ted Walter with one goal long tail which is half the length of read my letter. ated. where funeral services were held on and the Cougars were Mariel Hall- Steffen Kolenko with two goals and each. Sincerely, Sincerely, its body. Comings saw a second Saturday, with the Rev. Brian Hall for Fraternal gren, Brittany Johnson, Andrew Dana Dowd with one. U14-COED ; Amy Sexton Jewell D. Mann Sr. OBITUAKIKS Fair" Benefit this Saturday ^.smaller cougar several days later. ROBERT A. WHITNEY, JR. officiating. Cremation followed the Rios, Jacob Sremba, Blake Wil- U10-GIRLS The Shock played Saugatuck 'on President Continued from page 6 Alexus is a beautiful 3-year-old hosting this "Family Fun Fair" ^ for the clear scoop on cougar Robert A. Whitney Jr., 70, of Ben- services. Burial of cremains will be Sat- Order of Police Hams, Hannah Rohrer, and Gaby The game played between the April 29 and the Shock came out on girl who was recently diagnosed urday, May 15, from 11:00 a.m. , ppop, plus other proof, the MWC is ton Harbor, passed away Friday, in Riverview Cemetery, St. Joseph, Stefani playing for the Stingrays. South Haven Blueberries and the top with A score of 3-0. Scoring for offering a free brochure. To obtain a She is a very with an inoperable brain stem tu- until 5:00 p.m. fund-raiser tive in fuming in the '408; and a April 30, 2004, at Borgess Medical at a later date. / Playing for the Cougars were Pat- Lightning ended in a 1-0 win for the the Shock were Antonio Perez With mor. The daughter of Jim and Carlie. There will be a bounce house, ieppy, send a stamped, self- collector of rocks that her and her Center in Kalamazoo. Survivors include a daughter, rick Guntz, Cali McLean, Josiah Lightning. Scoring the only goal of two goals and Josh Lopez with prte. strong woman Thank you Puckett, Alexus is currently in Cali- food, popcorn, snow cones, cotton basketball game . .addressed envelop to: Michigan husband found on their extensive Robert was bom on July 22, 1933, Kimberly Thurston of Blooming- Smith, Casey Feller, Amanda Arm- the game was Hannah Sremba of Kyle Wright and Antonio Perez had Dear Editor, fomia with her parents and she is candy, face painting, cake walks, T- By Annette Krieger Wildlife Conservancy, P.O. Box travels. in Benton Harbor to Eleanor (Gray) dale; two sons, Nathan Wolff of ,h strong, Matthew Winter, and Abby the Lightning. one assist each. Outstanding g6al- My mother is undoubtedly the receiving treatment. They do not The I3 annual Fraternal Order of i J®, Bath, MI 48808. from the Paw Paw and Brian Wolff Jr. of shirt paintings, drawings for chil- Trousdale. The game played between the "Best Mom" in the world. Her name As to her wishes, cremation has and Robert Whitney Sr. He owned keepers for the Shock were Saul have health insurance and the ex- dren's prizes of a bicycle and other Police basketball game will be held w Indicating some "extinct" wildlife taken place and a graveside service United Diesel for 25 years. He Decatur; six grandchildren; a sister, The outstanding players in the South Haven Dragons and the Flash Rodriguez and Andy Cortez. Also is Tammy O'Riley. pense of the treatment is extremely toys, and also prizes for adults. Saturday, May 22, at the Coloma , jpecies don't always remain that Alexus Puckett to honor her memory was held at served his country in the U.S. Navy Judy (Tom) Masten of Penfield, game played between the Lions and ended in a 1*2 win for the Dragons, playing hard were Diamond Frikrik- You see, no matter what she is high, as are the living expenses for High School gymnasium at 7:30 way, a couple other examples hap- N.Y.; and three brothers, Keith Live children's music will be per- the Broncos were Nate Tallman, Scoring for the Dragons were Madi- lin, Bryan Bullock, and Rykn doing at any time of the day, she Warwick Cemetery on Saturday, during the Korean War. Robert was p.m. and will feature the Detroit the Puckett family. formed by Deep Fried Pickle Pro- J pened in early 2004. A U.P. trapper May 8. In lieu of flowers, memori- a member of the VFW 1137 of Ben- (Patricia) Wolff of St. Joseph, Dale Emily Essmyer, Sabrina Ball, Zach- son Griffin, Emily Miller, and Ti- Heater. '' will drop it in a heartbeat to help family Please come and join family and Lions basketball team. caught a lynx in a trap set for bob- (Florence) Wolff of Coloma and ject at 2 p.m. ary Yenchus, Harrison Spaulding, fani Hosier each with two goals and :hZ someone out. Dear Editor and everyone who has als may be made to the family. Cal- ton Harbor, and a member of Peace U16- BOYS friends for a "Family Fun Fair" to All donations will go to the Alexus The event is a fund-raiser for the . ca)s. A DNR representative helped vin Funeral Home, Hartford, is as- Lutheran Church. Bruce (Dorothy "Dee") Wolff of Mallory Spaulding, and Darcy Michelle Sondspeath with one. The game played between Cofema She is also a very strong woman. contributed to the "Alexus Puckett help raise money for Alexus1 treat- Puckett Benefit Fund at 5/3 Bank. Fraternal Order of Police, Coloma ; set it free after photographing the sisting the fiunily. A Celebration of Life Service was Greensboro, N.C. Kirby playing for the Lions. Playing Scoring for the Flash were Edith and Berrien Springs ended in a'^T-l A few years a go, a doctor diag- Benefit Fund," ment and the family's expenses. Lodge #147. .evidence. Not long afterwards, two Please contact Greg or Laura Swi- for the Broncos were Tristen How- Robles and Isabelle Kniebes each win for Coloma. Scoring for Co- nosed her with chronic Hepatitis C. Wc want to thank everyone from Marguerite is survived by her chil- held on Monday, May 10, at the The local F.O.P. All-Star Team Coloma Rod & Gun Club on gart at (269) 463-8159 if you have ard, Rachel Gonzalez, Dylan Le- 2.coyote hunters in Huron County, the bottom of our hearts for the dren, Neal (Lilly) Smith of South Benton Harbor VFW Post 1137, with one goal. loma were Eduardo Mejia and Rene Even though it is an incurable dis- Mountain Road, Coloma, will be will play against the Lions. near Bad Axe, found their hounds any questions. Clear, Derrick Sowers, Alexandra The game played between the Andrade with one goal each. ease, she chose to take an experi- support that you have given our Haven, Ann (Bill) Hobdy of Co- 2616 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Tickets for the event are $12 for chasing, then finally treeing, a wol- Morales, Scott Kiser, Ivy Sowers, Flames and the Lazers ended in a 4- U19- BOYS mental drug with extreme side ef- family. loma, Juanita Hosmer of South Ha- Harbor, with Pastor Koehneke offi- general admission or $30 for family and Dominique LeClear. . -yejrine, another "extinct" species in Thank you for the many cash do- ven; 11 grandchildren; seven great- ciating. Military Rites will be con- 1 win for the Flames. Scoring for The game played between Cotoma fects; things like constant nausea, admission. r v. Michigan. That rare animal was also US-CO-ED the Flames were Amy Heater and and Berrien Springs ended in a! 3^0 unsafe thoughts, and even a post- nations made to collection jars and grandchildren; and four great-great- ducted by Coloma American Legion To order tickets or for game in- ^photographed, then allowed to es- The game played between the Fu- Taylor Willming each with two win for Coloma. Scoring for Co- mortem type of stiffening. at 5/3 Bank. The contributions wc grandchildren. 362, VFW 1137 Benton Harbor, formation, call 1-800-445-2143. sion and the Sureshots ended in a goals. An assist was credited to loma were Alvaro A with two goals She persevered through and lives received from our spaghetti din- Marguerite was preceded in death and VFW 6803 Watervliet, at a pri- don't give up just yet on never 10-1 win for the Sureshots. Scoring Taylor Willming. Preventing the and Diego Hernandez with one.'"'. today to be the "Best Mom" ever! ner/auction were tremendous and by her husband. Warren Smith; a vate graveside service at Crystal finding a whale or e dinosaur or Paw Paw Lake for the Sureshots were Chandler Sincerely, overwhelming; we feel so blessed son, Norman Smith; two sisters and Springs Cemetery. Memorial dona- something else considered no longer Dylan Todd by our Lord. one brother. tions may be made to the Humane Hying here. You never know what AYSO Soccer M 1 have never seen a community Society. Those wishing to sign the Lower Prices Under Your CarT jnight happen in our outdoors! come together to help out in the ALICE CLEAR STOKES guest book or share a memory Paw Paw Lake way each of you have. It brings Alice Clear Stokes, 78, of Harbour League iKomi) LETTERS Mom is so cool tears to my eyes to think that we Heights, Florida, formerly of the CIBS * BQITS * SDNS * TOOLS Golf Course Dear Editor, live in a wonderful place where Twin Cities Area, passed away Sat- ^ fall soccer - • MUFFLER •f* —• j Continued from page 2 poms M-iae Our mom. Dawn Carlson, deserves people still care for others. What is urday, May 8, 2004, itiJordan's Thursday Morning whatever it takes to succeed. My to win the "Best Mom" Contest so wonderful is some of you don't Nursing Home in Bridgman. signup dates Women's Golf League Mrs. Stokes was bom July 18, MLES mom is knowledgeable, kind- because she's so cool! even know us but are willing to give Paw Paw Lake AYSO Soccer May 6,2004 & BRAKE SHOPS 3 N 3td SkeH 1925, in Scottdale, Michigan, to hearted, very giving, and apprecia- She does everything we do. She help to another family in need. League has set the dates for its fall 664 4S40 Clarence & Beatrice (Schmuck) Coloma Trading Post Submitted by Tod Mueller tive. Also, it is plainly obvious for flies a powered parachute, shoots a Jim and Carlie (Alexus* parents) soccer signups. They are: We're off to a beautiful start this MUffLERI • MAKES • SHOCKS • STRtfTS • ORIfl SHAFTS • STEERM6 • CV SHtfTS cypryooe who knows us that our shotgun, takes awesome pictures, thank each and every one of you for Clear. Saturday, May 15-9:00 a.m.-1:00 year-sunny and 65 degrees. V"T"»*jr i ^pn is our best friend, sister, con- works out, chops logs with a chain- your help, as does the rest of the She graduated from Benton Harbor p.m. at Coloma F.O.P. Sports Park; This year's members are as fol- fidant, and the "Best MonT in the saw, teaches us how to sew quilts, fiunily. High School Class of 1943. 451 I. St )i»soph Slrovt Thursday, June 17-6:00-8:00 p.m. lows: Janet Allkins, Gloria Bodfish, She was employed by The Enders ;$0rl , 4 /2 and 19 (children must be V/2 Vollrath, Edith Weber (Handicap Subscribe to the TRI-CITY RECORD encourages and supports us. She's a Frito-Lay, Starks Nursery (from School of Choice Procedures s •. S . • . . \ -V • :*['V years old by July 31, 2004) are eli- Chairman), Leola Wendzel, and great friend. Missouri), and all the other 60 mer- Watervliet Public Schools Board of Education has determined that the district will accept applications gible to play. Doris Zech. Call (269) 463-6397 She is an She always puts our interests chants in Berrien County that con- for enrollment from non-resident applicants. Watervliet's North Elementary If you have any questions, please Although not playing, Betty ahead of her own. That's why if she tributed to the dinner and auction; . inspiration to me contact Rose Emory at (269) 621- Strouse is our Secretary/Treasurer. doesn't deserve a "Best Mom" you gave from your heart and it • The applicants to be eligible must reside with the Berrien County Intermediate School District or 4970. ifear Editor, students enjoy canoe trip On the Front Nine, Low Gross award," nobody does! simply would not have been possi- in a district that is contiguous (shares a common boundary) to the Watervliet School System. •My name is Amy Sexton and I Fourth-graders from Watervliet's Company. The other group repre- went to Dottie Camp with a 50; Sincerely, ble without each of you. • Transportation will not be provided for the non-resident student. Featured Home of the Week! read your paper online. I was very North Elementary paddled into the sented the English who worked for Elsie Klug had 55. Low Net went to Noel & Kyle Carlson With your help, we raised $7,081 • The non-resident applicant district of residence will be asked to provide information for Coloma past with Sarett Nature Center re- the Hudson Bay Company. The Elsie Klug with a 36 and Joan Fox excited when I found the Web site evaluating the student's application. £ cently. French and English learned how to with a 38. Three members had 17 • Watervliet Public Schools may refuse to enroll a non-resident applicant who has within the Each class boarded two 35'-long paddle several different ways, and Township putts: Elsie Klug,* Edith Weber, and preceding two years been expelled from school. Montreal Canoes on Paw Paw Lake, then the race was on! Mary Kugler. Dottie Camp had Low & • If the number of qualified non-resident applicants exceeds the enrollment allotments available, They learned about how the voya- If you heard taunts of "English renews millage Putts of 18. There were two Chip- the district will use a random draw system that will be subject to abide by State and Federal anti- geurs traveled the Great Lakes and Muffins!" or "French Toast!" By Noel Carlson Ins-Elsie Klug on #6 and Mary REDUCED! 3 bedroom ranch that has been totally renovated discrimination laws. traded with native Americans. echoing across Watervliet on On May 6, Coloma Township re- Kugler on #1. Edith Weber won inside and out! 2 full baths, den or storage, main floor laun- • A non-resident applicant will not be refused enrollment based on religion race, color, national Students were divided into two Wednesday, it was probably the newed the millage rate for the Special Event. dry, fireplace in living room, ceramic and hardwood floors. origin, sex, height, weight, marital status or athletic ability. groups during their trip. One group fourth-grade voyageurs. Township. One car attached garage with an extra storage building. ^ * represented the French Voyageurs The students all enjoyed their wild The rate will stay the same, which Fenced back yard with fenced dog kennel. Watervliet $145,900 Applications for non-resident students are available from the Superintendent's Office by calling who worked for the Northwest and wet adventure. is 1.25 mills for the Road Fund and (269) 463-5566. They may also be picked up at the Superintendent's Office located in the High 4.75 mills for Public Safety. These • 4 School. The district will accept applications until June 18,2004. mmm rates will be placed on the ballot for Parents or legal guardians of each non-resident applicant will be notified of their student's rd EPPLE the August 3 primary. enrollment status by mail beginning July 1, 2004. Any applications received between July %1 and In the event they are not accepted, „ REALTY INC. September 12,2004 will be considered for any remaining openings. mm Live it. they can be put on the November DAVE WILLIAMS tU 269-463-2828 Openings: K-5.1-0,2-2,3-1,4-2,5-1,6-10,7-0,8-0,0-1,10-2,11-1,12-1, Ah. Ed-0 general election ballot, and the mil- (05-13-04-TCR) BUILDING SALES 8593 Red Arrow Hwy. WATERVUET, MICHIGAN lage can't be collected until 2005. Lose it, If the state passes a bill giving FARM COMMERCIAL permission, the millage can be col- 429-7611 Stevensville L't • lected before 2005.

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He said the concrete would soon be blooming that will allow the Coloma Water- then be used to pave a cemetery Marsha Fishbum announced the local authors /KitUlO vliet Area Economic Development road. new flower barrels will cost $19.95 Corporation (CWAEDC) to organ- Stemaman said this is about half each and that the City will need to ize a new recreation plan for the the cost of gravel for the same road. purchase five new ones to replace and view old City. The recreation plan is neces- It is currently in the bid proposal for some of the old ones. sary to be eligible for grants from the contractor to haul away the con- The Board agreed to purchase the photographs of the DNR. crete from the St. Joseph Street pro- new barrels, along with flowers to "This will be extremely benefi- ject. go in them. The flowers will be Mil- cial," said Mayor Chuck Owen. He Hartford Because of other factors, Onofrio I ion be I Ies and Bacopa, with a Spike The recent fire of April 9, 2004, in said that a current rec. plan is a suggested that the City could per- in the middle. The flowers will cost Hartford, which destroyed the Hart- good foundation and counts toward haps sell the concrete. $277.50 and will be purchased from ford House Hotel, generated a lot of 1 eligibility for grants in general. Stemaman said they could sell it in Silverstone Gardens on M-140. discussion and articles in the local Calli Berg, Director of CWAEDC, a heartbeat; and there are a few con- Fishbum said she'd contact mem- papers said Watervliet and Coloma also are tractors who are interested in it now. The building, originally called the CJHS ESSAY WINNERS...Coloin. Junior High School is pleased to bers of the Queen's Committee to applying for Governor Granholm's It was decided that the Cemetery Olds House, was built around 1870. «nnoun« ,he eighth-grade students who won various essay contests see if they will plant the flowers. Cool Cities Grant. Board will decide what to do with It was one of the oldest buildings in durin8 '"e 2003-2004 school year The winners were: (front row from Price on port-a-potties "We're losing a lot of young, tal- the concrete. the City of Hartford and also was 'he left) Emily Koenigshof, third place Law Day; Chelsea Evans, ented people to other states," said peaks nd Stemaman said the bids for the St. one of the tallest stnictures. A part ^° pl«ce DAR; Domimc Frigo, second place Uw Day; (back row. Mayor Owen. He explained that the It was also mentioned that the port- from ,ht A h,e Jones Joseph Street project will be ready ofthis town s history was gone for- ^ ' 5' ' ""1 P'"" America and Me; Chelsea grant is a plan to increase arts and a-potties that will be needed for Barrett, first place DAR and third place America and Me; Alexander on June 4 and, hopefully, work will ever. culture resources in the cities and th Randall Park will cost more than Johnson, first place Law Day; and Katelyn Galles, second place begin on the 15 . Roy Davis, columnist for the Tri- create recreation possibilities. originally planned. America and Me. Alex Johnson also won Honorable Mention at the Police Department is City Record, was still in Florida The Board amended the motion of state-level competition for his essay. We arc very proud of the work "While it's aimed at the cities, it functioning well when the fire happened. He had will be a benefit to the townships as the last meeting that set the not-to- previously written an article about ,hest s,udents d'd •nd congratulate them on their winnings. "Things are starting to fall into well because people want to live exceed cost at $350, and set a new place," said Chief of Police Phil the hotel, which the paper was able "Open House Community Picnic & Silent Auction Mav 22 around a city that has things to do," not-to-exceed cost of $800 for the Cottier, regarding the Township's said Berg. season. taking over patrol of the City. Concurrently, Rick Rasmussen, National Charter School Week Concrete from St. Joe and Poppies will local author,. acquired some old The Board commented that they've benefit veterans postcards of Hartford; with one of celebrated at Countryside Center streets may be been hearing only good things with them being the Hartford House Ho- recycled for cemetery road regard to the new Police Depart- Martha Darling said the American By Wanda Thomas tel. Rick had call Roy for some City Engineer Monte Stemaman, ment. Legion is asking permission to sell Students and staff at Countryside On May 6, the entire student body more information about the hotel to P.E., said it will cost the City and According to Mayor Owen, it's Poppies on the street on May 13-15. Charter School, located at 4800 and staff spread out on Countryside put together a display in his South- Cemetery Board about $21,000 to been about eight months since the The proceeds will benefit veterans Meadowbrook Road in Benton property to fly the kites. Written west Michigan Booth at Great crush the concrete left over from the City Police Dept. was dissolved. and their families. Township, were involved with sev- stories, songs, and culinary activi- Lakes Antiques Mall in Coloma. "The transition was smooth," said • Permission was granted. eral special activities during the first ties throughout the week added to Center Street construction project During their discussion, the two from two years ago and what will be Owen. "It's a first-class, profes- week of May in honor of National the festivities. historians decided to spend an af- sional Police Department." ternoon of reminiscing, looking at Charter School Week. Sheep shearing old pictures, and autographing their Salmon released Also during National Charter books. Their books will also be for Countryside's second-grade class- School Week, sheep shearing was New events added to Watervliet Independence Weekend Celebration $ale. rooms have been raising salmon for demonstrated at Countryside Char- Rick and Rov will be at Great the last seven months. The classes ter School. Lakes Antiques Mall on Sunday, received the salmon as eggs from High School teacher Sandy Chris- t0 her WHS volleyball team named May 16, from 2 until 4 p.m. Wolf Lake Hatchery. P sheared sheep that were According to second-grade teach- brought to the school by High ers Tonya Dingus and Mark Galla- Sch001 senior Amy Pica's family, Maps to gher, the students have learned Community Open house parade Grand Marshal much about the life cycle of salmon Cto Saturday, May 22, Countryside th St. Joseph as they have watched the stages of [s hosting its second annual "Open Leading the 20 annual Independ- North Elementary School. The race a.m. in Library Park. Sponsored by growth during the past few months House Community Picnic and Silent ence Weekend Celebration Parade is a scholarship fund-raiser in mem- the Watervliet Lioness Club, all the quilt shops using this "hands-on" leaming ex- Auction" from 12:00 noon until as Grand Marshal this year is the ory of WHS teacher and track coach candidates get gifts and are invited perience. 3:00 p.m. WHS volleyball team. In making Gene Bednarowski. to ride in the parade. now available On May 5, it was time to release A free hotdog lunch will be the announcement. Parade Chair- Contact Chairman Ken Bannen at the salmon. Students and teachers 463-8833 for further information. GIANT TOY AUCTION... Bob's Come and spend the day in St. served, 97.5 will be broadcasting man Dolores Youdell said the girls walked to a creek on Countryside's Registration forms are available at Hobby & Collector Shop is hosting Joseph. There are maps available to live, and Summer Jam tickets will as SAC champions were undefeated property. One by one, the students be given away. Watervliet High School and the Tri- a giant auction on Saturday. The guide you to local quilt shops. and were District champions for the City Record office. shop is the largest of its kind in There are three very good shops released the fish. . Otiier activities include the silent first time since 1995. Their overall Michigan and has a huge inventory within 15 minute• 11iiiuiv.si (lotvivsn owf . opportuw w.vw- Students are hoping that the sal- auction; free face painting; door record was 34-9-10. Youdell added, ni'ty ' to'^discover' just" the^rfect "J0" wil1 make their way back to prizes; free games and prizes for "The girls worked real hard for their SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT... of hobby items from automobiles to Ae same eam th end of successes. We're honored to have Teams are signing up for the soft- rockets, with special emphasis on piece of fabric from a new source)! . ^ L> ^ children; a 60-ft. caterpillar crawl; St. Joseph is a resort town along sal™on s . !f® cycl.e- , ,S

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