N/C HOAG & SONS 4 81 Ml XED C,ET-1 $2.8 million in stimulus money eyed by SPRING-PORT, M, 49264 Watervliet City Manager,., Pg, 5 "Lincoln" lltt&BHU. alive and Hartford School Supt, to resign,,, Pg, 12 Pit Stop well in By Mike Leith Mrs, Strine recognized for 25 years of Coloma Valentine's Day The race is on! specials and greetings service to WHS athletics,,, Pg, 9 Page 5 See Page 9 Page 12 r The hometown newspaper for Coloma - Hartford - Watervliet 463-6397 [email protected] www.tricityrecord.com TRI-CITY RECORD 125th Year Issue #7 February 12, 2009 Seventy-five Cents Murder, mobsters, madams and mayhem Paw Paw Lake and St. Valentine's Day Tri-City Area was a Massacre guns owned gangster playground by Sheriff's Dept.
By Lynn Attila not known if Capone gave Rosie a The majesty of Paw Paw Lake has "used gift" or if Rosfc herself used History Detectives long attracted visitors from the the blackjack to knock some sense Chicago area by offering a peaceful into "an unwilling client." films locally; interlude from their stressful day- Rasmussen also recalls a story he BCSD Tommy to-day lives. This was especially has heard repeatedly over the years true during the late 1920s and early telling of a brothel on Paw Paw Lake guns used to help 1930s when the rise of gangland near where The Waterfront restau- activity in the City of Chicago rant (formerly Club Rocadero) on solve a "mystery" gained national recognition. the Coloma side of the lake stands By Lynn Attila Murder, mayhem, bootlegging, today. LONG-TIME WATERVLIET RESIDENT RICHARD HAKE...stands THESE TWO TOMMY GUNS... M North Berrien County was "all gambling and prostitution were As the tale goes, employees of the behind the door ofhis basement jaiir believed to have been used In an used in the St. Valentine^ Day abuzz" as January 13 approached. common, well-documented occur- establishment, women who Rasmus- illegal bootlegging operation during the late 1920s and early "BOs. A Massacre were confiscated by the PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) rences in the "Windy City." Names sen calls "The Painted Ladies," renowned Chicago stonemason built the Huntoon Avenue house in 1928. Berrien County Sheriff's Depart- was sending a film crew from New- like A1 "Scarface" Capone, George would assemble on the front porch, Interestingly, the door locks on the jail are inside the door; perhaps. ment when they raided the Ste- York City to this comer of Michigan "Bugs" Moran and, more locally, dressed to kill in the latest fashions, Hake speculates, to keep law enforcement out. (Lynn Attila photo) vensville home of Massacre trig- to film a segment for its hit show 44 Fred "Killer" Burke; and the Do- faces fully made up and smoking german Fred Killer" Burke. For- History Detectives. mingo family and their kinsmen all cigarettes while awaiting clientele to ensic ballistics testing was used for City of Coloma pledges its History Detectives is an hour-long became well known and their arrive. the first time In history to link the program devoted to exploring the escapades were daily excitement for Other tales of prostitution on the guns to the crime. complexities of historical mysteries local newsmongers. lake during the '20s and the '30s are support of North Berrien (Lynn Attila photo) by searching out the facts and the Like other hard-working individu- common; however, there is not a myths that connect local folklore als of that time, the "mob bosses" traceable paper trail verifying any Community Development and family legends with interesting and their henchmen needed to par- arrests or raids on these suspected By Christina Glass tunities in our community. We fur- objects. Police take of some much-needed "R & R" "houses of ill repute." During the Coloma City Commis- ther pledge to maintain our financial The show's team of experts uses tra- and chose to leave their Chicago Other unsubstantiated tales about sion meeting on Monday, February ditional investigative techniques stomping grounds and frequent the Capone include a young Watervliet support into the foreseeable future." along with modem technology and, & Fire 9, commissioners made it clear that Other commissioners also ex- restful peace of the Paw Paw Lake teen working at the Bay View Hotel they are completely supportive of of course, plenty of legwork to gain area. Some, linked with crimes of and discovering a Tommy gun under pressed regret in seeing communi- the work that North Berrien Com- ties that have benefited from the new insights into our national histo- that generation, actually took perma- a pillow as she made up the beds; it Reports munity Development is doing. services of group withdraw their ry. The hosts of the program are nent refuge on some of Berrien had been left there allegedly by a In the light of Watervliet Town- support, and the motion was passed high-energy and renowned experts Compiled by Annette Christie County's rural real estate but contin- Capone henchman; that Capone may ship's recent announcement that it is unanimously. in the world of historical investiga- ued to indulge in illegal bootlegging have frequented a tri-cities barber planning on withdrawing its funding tion. Failure to show operations or an occasional "hit" on when visiting the area; and there John Proos presents a from that group, and the City of The planned segment PBS was a rival gang member. were, of course, many sightings of bleak financial outlook results in arrest Watervliet contemplating doing the preparing for involved a 1929 Al Capone was here... Capone as he enjoyed various Paw from the state same, the City of Coloma had quite bloody gangland killing in Chicago, Coloma Township Police Officer A1 "Scarface" Capone was one of Paw Lake restaurants, bars and State of Michigan Representative a different sentiment. the Berrien County Sheriff's De- M. Prince spotted Christopher Lynn the most high-profile mob bosses in clubs. John Proos attended the meeting and Commissioner Bill Smith made a partment, an unassuming Stevens- King walking down Paw Paw Lake the history of the underworld. It is a All may be true, however difficult gave a brief speech on the current motion that "the Coloma City ville resident, two famous Tommy Road. Prince was aware that the fact that he frequented the Paw Paw to prove since all eyewitnesses are Commission go on record to show economical situation at a state level. guns, and a sawed-off shotgun from department held a warrant for King Lake area, enjoying all of the deceased and the "stories" have He informed the commissioners that its sincere appreciation to the North Wisconsin. for failure to appear at a show of leisure-time activities it provided. been passed down for three genera- Berrien Community Development he was well aware of how the down- Let's start at the cause hearing on an MIP arrest. There are a number of individuals in tions now. for a job well done in developing turn in the auto industry in particu- beginning... King was arrested without incident Berrien County who claim to actual- Fred "Killer" Burke and lar was hitting close to home in on February 2, 2009, and he was and maintaining employment oppor- February 14, 1929, became infa- ly be living in "Al Capone's summer the Coloma connection Southwest Michigan. mous when members of the notori- lodged after he was unable to post house." Fred Dane, an unassuming Ste- He gave a quick rundown of the the required $500 bond. ous Al "Scarface" Capone gang However, Berrien County Sheriff's vensville homeowner, became infa- state's budget and spoke of possible slaughtered six members and one Flashing headlights Department historian Chriss Lyon mous when he shot a St. Joseph cuts to be made soon that would friend of the rival George "Bugs" reports that Berrien County records police officer after being stopped for effect everyone. One of the main Moran gang in Chicago, IL. The results in arrest prove Al Capone never owned ANY a "fender bender" near Hilltop Road ways the budget cuts would effect event became known as the bloodi- Officer A. Ulleg, while on patrol on property in Berrien County. His in St. Joseph. The officer later died. local municipalities would be est gangland killing in history and February 2 on Hagar Shore Road, name has never surfaced on any According to historian Lyon, Dane through the cutting back or possible ushered in an onslaught of public passed the driver of a 1995 Ford deed or lease. Heidid, however, visit abandoned his car and fled on foot to dissolving of revenue sharing direct- outcry calling for the end to Ca- Taurus who flashed his high beams his many colleagues who did own his home. Meanwhile, the Berrien ly dealing with departments such as pone's reign of terror. at the officer's vehicle. Once Ulleg various properties in Berrien County County Sheriff s Department found fire, police, etc. The case then moved on to Berrien turned around and was able to catch and on Paw Paw Lake. receipts in the car with Dane's name Proos pointed out that, just like a County when St. Joseph traffic up to the driver, he initiated a traffic Paw Paw Lake historian Rick Ras- on them and were able to determine personal budget, the state budget patrolman Charles Skelly was stop due to a license plate obstruc- mussen found a link between Ca- that Dane really was none other than must be balanced without the use of "blown away" as he tried to inter- tion. pone and the owner of Rose Cot- Fred "Killer" Burke, a well-known too much credit. At this point, he vene in a minor traffic dispute. A Ulleg identified the driver as Mar- tages, located on the Coloma side of assassin linked to the February 14, said, balancing the budget will be drunken Fred Dane from Stevens- cus Ray Smith who confirmed that Paw Paw Lake. 1929, gangland killing that became painful and challenging but he is ville shot Skelly three times after the his license was expired, although Rasmussen retells an interesting known as the St. Valentine's Day convinced it will make the state officer jumped on the running board later said that it was suspended. story: Rosie O'Brien was a well- Massacre. much stronger in the long run. of his Hudson coupe in an effort to Smith was arrested and charged with appointed madam who ran an up- As Burke doubled back to the rear Representative Proos assured those stop his escape. driving with a suspended license, scale and very popular brothel in of his Stevensville property, he saw in attendance that he knows people Members of the Berrien County second offense. He was also cited Chicago. Capone was known to fre- swarms of police surrounding the are hurting and expressed a sincere Sheriff's Department, after discov- for failure to dim. quent her establishment. neighborhood. He then comman- desire to use any stimulus dollars ering a receipt with Dane's name on Also in the vehicle was Audrey Lyn Capone would take a train from deered a neighbor, at gunpoint, to possibly received to work on long- it in the abandoned vehicle, con- Smith who advised Ulleg that she Chicago into the tri-cities and then drive him out of the area. term solutions that will make a real verged on Dane's Stevensville had a warrant for home invasion out hop a local cab for transport to Rose Lyon is able to trace Burke's escape difference. home, hoping to roust out the al- of the Coloma Township Police Cottages for a visit. route to downtown Coloma. It Mayor Jim Polashak thanked Rep- leged murderer. Department. Ulleg was able to con- Capone seemed to be fond of Rosie appears Burke was dropped off at a resentative Proos for his support of By this time it had been discovered fimi that, and Audrey Smith was so one day he presented her with a city park; which one, Lyon is unable the community. that Dane was actually Fred "Killer" also arrested for the home invasion special gift, something a lady in her to verify. Burke, a known hit man for the warrant. profession would find most useful... After being dropped off, a Coloma Fire Board member Capone gang, with a lengthy crime Both were lodged at the Berrien her own personal blackjack. resident picked Burke up and "got requests support in waiting HOOP RECORD...Watervliefs resume that included dozens of County Jail. A blackjack is a small bludgeon him out of town." Lyon has not been Rachel Sheffer broke the all-time to hire a full-time Chief alleged murders. Berrien County Sheriff's with a flexible handle. Rasmussen able to yet identify this person career scoring record of 1,299 Bill Moser came to present a report The Sheriff's officers were unsuc- Dept. statistics for reports this particular one was black either. points set by Lisa Ashton in 1997 from the North Berrien Fire-Rescue cessful in capturing Burke at this leather and by all standards "an The raid on Burke's house proved to December 2008 with a 23-point performance last Board and suggested, as Bob juncture but uncovered an arsenal of exceptional specimen." He specu- be very fruitful for Berrien County. Balnbrldge Township Monday against Bloomingdale in Wooley had previously, that the City weapons and a large sum of money lates that it was given to the Paw Sheriff's deputies recovered an arse- There were 42 complaints worked the Lady Panthers' 50-33 win. vote against hiring a full-time Fire at his residence. Two of the weapons Paw Lake madam to be used for pro- nal of weapons, including two in Bainbridge Township for the Sheffer now has 1,308 career Chief at this time. were Thompson submachine guns. It tection. Tommy guns, bulletproof vests and month of December. There were points, with several games left to About a year ago, the idea of a full- was known that these types of Later, forensic studies done on the a large sum of money. also 10 tickets issued and 10 arrests play in her final season. time Fire Chief was presented. At weapons had been used in the com- weapon revealed "bits of human Forensics ballistics testing would be made. The department responded to (Gloria Reeves photo) that time, all the involved munici- mission of the Massacre and it was blood and brain tissue" embedded done on the machine guns, for the six traffic accidents and worked into the end of the blackjack. It is For more local sports news, see CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 Press Boi on Page 9 CONTINVED ON PAGE 6 CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 2 Tri-City Record February 12, 2009 February 12, 2009 Tri-City Record 3 this float. Silver Alert Show taxpayers Letters & Commentary Our goal is to build a float that the My. uiem Investing in community can be proud of. May 2. helps save lives the money Volunteers and Thank you in advance for your sup- pumthe We will also travel to Hartford for News prayer port. This week the House considered the Last week more than two dozen Spiritual the Strawberry Festival Parade, to Jesus' invitation to prayer extends donations sought Respectfully, Nationwide Silver Alert Act of 2009, Capital GOP lawmakers joined with Michi- Coloma's Glad-Peach Festival I'M NOT RICH LIKE 7ERRY-OR HAVE A MANSION not only to His disciples, but to all of Compass Stephanie Faulkner H.R. 632, to establish a national gan Attorney General Mike Cox to for 2009 Parade, and be in our very own 4th LIKE DONALD—OR HAVE A PORSCHE LIKE MICHAEL by Lansing us. In the powerful passage known 2009 Committee Chairman communications network to assist propose posting all state spending Points of July Celebration Parade. Fred Upton DO LOVC YOU AND 1 WANT TO MARRY YOU" efforts to locate missing senior citi- on a single, searchable Website so as "The Lord's Prayer," we find an Watervliet Any amount would be greatly ap- Congressman Was Ross Perot zens. taxpayers can see how their dollars outline of what Jesus considered preciated. Donations can be made at ILOVEYDUTOO The Silver Alert is modeled after the are spent. important as we personally address community float any Fifth Third Bank or by calling winters) as well as criminal activity, By Rep. John Proos By Pastor David C. Helms right after all? HERBIE nationwide AMBER Alert system, This is not a new idea: House Re- God. Dear Editor, David or Stephanie Faulkner at 201- because their friends and family Plymouth Congregational Church Dar Editor, WAS THAT YOU SWD which has proven effective in keep- publicans first introduced it two existing staff and resources and The disciples had asked Jesus how The 2009 Watervliet Float Commit- 7070 (home) or 757-4083 (cell). cannot locate them in time. to pray, and He responded first with (the first mention of the word "love' A very short and to the point letter. ABOUT MICHAEL*? ing our children safe from the dan- years ago and, as a member of the Oklahoma only spent $8,000 to pur- tee is currently under way raising They may also be mailed to: 6556 Fortunately, many states, including in the Bible is that of a father for his Didn't the report of Ross Perot and gers of abduction. AMBER Alert has Appropriations Subcommittee, I chase software plus staff time. a warning against "vain repetition." funds for the construction of Water- Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma. Michigan, have already established son). Next, note that God's rule in the North American Free Trade rapidly become an invaluable tool added transparency amendments to Openness in govemment is a good This was useless, rote, mindless vliet's community float. The float We would also like to invite anyone their own rapid notification Silver repeating of phrases that held no heaven (and in the universe's heav- Agreement, NAFTA, go something for law enforcement officials in their the budget that were, unfortunately, thing. Thomas Jefferson once wrote, will be carrying this year's King and who would like to help in float Alert systems (often in conjunction value at the throne of God. He said ens) is meant to extend to the affairs like Perot saying, "If you pass efforts to quickly locate missing defeated. Several other states have "We might hope to see the finances Queen, along with their courts and building. We will be at the float with the AMBER Alert), which have not to waste your time with that. of mankind. This starts with each of NAFTA you will hear a sucking children and return them safely to already taken this important step, as of the Union as clear and intelligible Little Mr. and Miss Firecracker, will building bam every Saturday from proven quite successful in locating us. has the federal government, but That's encouraging, because it sound that will be your products J their loved ones. as a merchant's books, so that every represent the community of Water- 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. lost or missing seniors. means that the God of the universe is In this prayer we acknowledge that going overseas; your jobs will fol- In the case of missing persons, whe- Michigan still lags behind. member of Congress and every man vliet in Blossomtime's Grand Floral If you need directions, please call The legislation considered this interested in personal communica- our daily needs come from Him. low." ther children or adults, time is of the Posting state spending online will of any kind, and any mind in the Parade on May 2 and represent the either of the above numbers. week establishes a national coordi- tion, not rubber-stamped spirituality. Note also that this prayer is meant Carl N. Swartz essence. The first few hours after an make government more efficient by Union should be able to comprehend community of Watervliet in Blos- We would greatly appreciate any nator to oversee the network as well The Lord's Prayer shows us how to for every day, not just Sunday. We individual goes missing are the most exposing waste. There is no legiti- them, to investigate abuses and to somtime's Grand Floral Parade on and all support for the building of as work with states to develop local touch the heart of God. In the tradi- acknowledge as well that we have critical. To coincide with the success mate reason to oppose letting tax- consequently control them." I agree. Silver alerts in consultation with tional King James (Matthew 6): offenses which need God's forgive- Thanks to the of the AMBER Alert program, I payers see how their money is spent. I look forward to hearing your com- state and local law enforcement offi- "Our Father which art in heaven. ness, not just offenses against God, strongly support the Silver Alert Critics of this plan argue it will cost ments and feedback on these impor- cials. Hallowed be thy name. but also against each other (see the Tri-City Record program to ensure the safe recovery the state upwards of $100 million to tant issues. You can contact me toll- Missing person cases are often mat- Thy kingdom come. Thy will be verses following the Lord's Prayer Karl's Dear Editor, of missing seniors with Alzheimer's implement - an outlandish claim, free at 1-888-656-0079. ters of life and death. The expansion done in earth, as it is in heaven. in Matthew). Thank you for supporting the Miss disease and other dementia-related considering Missouri did it with of the Silver Alert network will in- Give us this day our daily bread. Note that God is able to keep us Watervliet Contest. Your support is illnesses. Kolumn crease public awareness when a from evil (and from the enemy of And forgive us our debts, as we for- greatly appreciated. Unfortunately, it has become all too By Karl Bayer, Editor and Publisher loved one goes missing and will give our debtors. our souls, the evil one, Satan), and Also, thank you for supplying my common to hear heartbreaking sto- MSU Extension Connections help ensure his or her safe return. Michigan State University Extension helps people improve And lead us not into temptation, but He is able to help us through our plaque. It's stunning. ries of seniors who have gone miss- We owe it to our seniors to give their lives through an education process that applies deliver us from evil: For thine is the personal difficult daily choices that BANK NEEDED IN DOWNTOWN WATERVLIET...Recent news of the Sincerely, ing after becoming confused or dis- them the safety and protection that knowledge to critical issues, needs, and opportunities. kingdom, and the power, and the tempt us. closing of the Watervliet Main Street branch of 5/3 Bank is the last thing Kelseyann Kremers oriented. Once lost, they can quickly uMsachi ©TCR. they deserve in times of emergency. glory, forever. Amen." Does that sound like a God Who downtown Watervliet needs. First Runner-Up to 2-IZ09 sd9 come into harm's way, from the ele- Silver alerts save lives. urday, May 16, at the Ralph A. Let's make some observations. doesn't personally care for you and Businesses there are survivors of other economic tumdowns. Perhaps the Miss Watervliet 2009 held May 2. tion has been reduced this year to home sporting events. These bricks ments (especially during our harsh Become a lake & MacMullan Conference Center on First is the mention of God's being me? I don't think so! biggest blow was the paper mill closing in the late 1980s. Marginal business- The After-Prom Committee is again $275. are being used to build the "Great Higgins Lake. The next three ses- holy. His name represents who He is Accept Jesus' invitation to pray, es closed shortly thereafter; the remainders are basically still here. With planning a party for the students. The Coloma class will begin on Wall." For $1, you put your name on stream leader sions are July 30-31 and August 1 at in His being. In His holiness, how- especially in these difficult times. A tighter and leaner budgets, customer service, product, location and availabil- Coloma Athletic The party will be held at the High February 2i. It will meet on Mon- a brick for all the kids to see your Social Security & you , By Jane Herbert MSU's W.K. Kellogg Biological ever, He is also our loving Father loving Father hears you. ity still have a place on Main Street, Anytown, USA. School and all juniors, seniors and day, Tuesday and Thursday evenings support of them and the After Prom By Vondu VanTil, Social Security MSU Extension District Station (KBS) near Kalamazoo. The 5/3 Bank was one of the survivors, with numerous name changes, since Boosters their guests are invited to attend. from 6:30 until 8:30 for four weeks, event. Public Affairs Specialist Water Quality Educator Meals and lodging at KBS are pro- in 1980 when the bank went from First National Bank to Peoples, to The after-prom lasts all night and . Driving times will be arranged on If you would like to buy a brick, or 1-800-772-1213 Michigan Lake and Stream Associ- vided as part of the registration fee. j V Pinnacle, to Centennial, to 5/3; I may have missed a name change or two. appreciates ends at 5:00 a.m. May 3. the first night of class. just make a donation, just stop by ations Inc. and Michigan State Uni- The last session and graduation din- One time when the bank was bought up, the new bank president stood out- The purpose of the after-prom is to The Watervliet class will begin on any home sporting event and check can help you "try on" different re- &oh, yawt health ices is not the answer. again be offering driver education cally, why not give a financial gift? account for at least five *vear s and surest you try the followinp: Junior and senior students at Hart- sign on the water tower read, nounced that she was "6 and a half," .try an elliptical machine or a bike instead. When you lift weights, try through a contract with our local Of course, you can always write is 59-1/2 or older.) ford High School are looking for- "Welcome to Florence, You'all." It with a correction from Mom about • Exercise Regularly - low-impact aerobic cxcrci«cs such as walk- adding more weight or changing something about your weight training i CURRENCY CUTEY...Record reader Butch Hansen dropped off a cute high schools. out a check, or stick some money Make a charitable gift in your ing or swimmini; "ifren^rhen and maintain back muscle*. ward to their prom, which will be was one of the first times I was ex- not quite half yet. routine, like changing the order of your routine. The cost of segment II driver educa- in a card. But why not think "out- valentine's name. Your loved one, story concerning Earl ("Whitey") Sprague, in the February-March issue of posed to the Southern language; it The next time that the halves arrive • Quit Smoking - smoking diminishes oxygen levels in your spinal Try interval training * vary the speed and intensity of your normal rou-j; Reminisce magazine side the box" a little bit? like many people, probably sup- •tine. If you usually walk on the treadmill, for example, start at a slower TRI-CITY RECORD LLC tickled me, and 1 still remember it. seems to be for seniors who are get- tissue. Whitey wrote... My wife and I owned a small country store (Sprague's Here are some possibilities to con- ports a variety of social and chari- pace, then bump up the intensity for 1 - 3 minutes at a time, increasing the dba Watervliet Record - Coloma Courier - Hartford News Good advertising. ting up there in years, such as 85 and • Maintain a Healthy Weight obesity purs undue strain on your Grocery - Phillipi's), in Michigan, that operated from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m., sider: table organizations. By making a We fell to sleep, which was not rest- a half. As people say now, we have back. incline as well, and follow with a recovery period of 1 - 3 minutes at a | 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Watervliet, MI 49098 Give stocks. You might want to donation to one of these groups in 7 days a week. This did not allow us much time for ourselves. ful, and woke very early. It was still to own what we are. Be proud and I slower pace with no incline. Continue varying the intensity like this for 15 (269) 463-6397 Fax 463-8329 • Lift with Caution - cct a liftinc partner tor heavy objects and lilt During a slow period, we left the store in charge of the help and told them give shares of stock in a company your valentine's name, you can minutes or more. dark and we headed out to "Tator say, "Let's keep the half." Some- with your legs, not your back I E-mail to: nwrM |2k.g9m www.tricltvrecord.com that makes products favored by add a special meaning to this to hide the money before locking up the store. We instructed them to put the Valley." We arrived and no one was times the cup is half full and then it Sometimes our bodies just need to get used to being at a new weight and | Karl Bayer, Publisher/Editor Amy Loshbough, Business Manager your loved one. As an alternative Valentine's Day. At the same time, • Watch your Posture stand up straight and sit in a chair with cash in the moneybag, hide it in a secure place, and then let us know in the home, so we went to the neighbor's is good to be half. it will just take time to start losing again, especially if you have already Anne Bayer, Advertising Sales Bonnie Bannen, Copy Editor to buying stocks, you could give you'll be giving yourself a little good support and armrests. morning where they'd hidden it. house. They had Willy and we Another place we never use half is lost a lot of weight. Remind yodrself daily of how far you have come and After a much-needed night out, we arrived to open the store the next morn- USPS669-340 permit for the Tri-City Record, a weekly newspaper some shares of your own. You'll valentine, because you may be continue doing what you know works for you. with periooical postage paid at WatervUet, Michigan, 49098. hugged and kissed the little guy and especially in weight. As a small per- ing. There, taped to our only cash register, was a large sign in bold black let- need to know what you originally able to claim a tax deduction for M Postmaster, send address changes to: P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 left to go over Clinch Mountain. son, usually a boy, your weight is a Ify ou do experience back pain, a regular schedule of over-the- Stay positive! paid for the stock (its tax basis), your charitable gift. In fact, if you ters: "The Money's Behind the Wheaties " Thank goodness that Gail led us matter of pride and to add that little counter pain relievers may be all you need to improve your pain." how long you've held it and its fair give an asset, such as a stock, Errors... Please notify the Tri-City Record immediately because this was all so new to us. extra is good; but a young girl will says Or. Sherbum. "Rest is also helpful, but not tor more than a day of any errors or omissions in the news or advertising content in market value at the date of the gift. which has appreciated in value, or two. If your pain does not begin to improve within 72 hours, or ARMCHAIR Q'BACKS CHAMP...Congratulations to Joe Jason ("Mr. We arrived at the hospital one hour never say 69 and a half. We achieve because we believe! this issue. While the Tri-City Record endeavors to correct any The recipient will need this infor- is accompanied by other symptoms, such as numbness or tingling in Radio") of CoSY FM on winning this year's Armchair Quarterback race. before she arrived, so we saw Amy you'll get an extra tax break So let's face it, folks. Do we really the legs, changes in bowel or bladder habits, or fever, see your doctor This is Joe's first year to win the contest that begins in the late summer with errors or omissions that may occur, it cannot be held responsible mation to determine gains or loss- because you won't be responsible This column is written for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice and Billy and we were so excited. need the half? This is the same as or healthcare provider," says Dr. Sherbum "Further tests may be for the same following the publication of the next issue. es when he or she sells the stock. for capital gains when the charity six local prognosticators picking local, state and professional football game Karli was a beautiful child and is saying, "We'll be there around 11- necessary to determine the cause of your pain, and get you back on of your healthcare provider before beginning a new diet or exercise program. (You'll also need to determine if eventually sells the stock. winners. Letters to the editor... The Tri-City Record welcomes all letters to now a beautiful young lady. Karli, ish." the road to health more quickly." the editor. Letters are subject to editing and will be published at the dis- you have to pay gift taxes. You can By making any of these gifts, Thanks to the rest of the team as well for giving their time and putting their we have always been so happy to I remember Gillian asking me just cretion of the editor. All letters must be signed and must include a phone give up to $13,000 per year, free of you'll show your valentine that gridiron reputations on the line for our entertainment... Mark Bolin, have you be a major part of our fam- what that meant. Would I be late or Contourtf Express. number and address so that authorship may be verified. gift taxes, to as many people as you truly care about the most im- If ymi experience peniftent luck fxun, cuntticr your physician or schedule Watervliet Public Works foreman; Jim Edwards, "Mr. Nancy" of Nancy's ily. So we hope that all you get to do would 1 not make it at all? What Letters should be typed. Letter authorship identity may be withheld you want.) portant part of his or her life - the mi ctuiliuuinn uuh Dr. Sherhum adlinii (J691 62 j -40n3. The Better Idea in Women's Gyms! Furniture; Chris Leach at Guy's Marine; Nancy Huffman of Huffman's TV today is special and you will find does "ish" mean? So I guess the half by request, at the discretion of the editor. The publication deadline for let- Give a savings bond. You might future. & Appliances; and Tom Gear ("The Voice of the Panthers") at Tri-County that to be 17 is a very good year. is out, especially for me. I never 7139 Red Arrow Hwy., Coloma. MI 49038 ters to the editor is 12 noon, on Tuesday for that week's issue. think that U.S. govemment savings C omputer Services. Telling our age is usually a mystery. added weight; never had to. 463-3364 contoursexpress.com/colomami Sometimes we cannot tell, for we 4 Tri-City Record February 12, 2009 Mardi Gras February 12, 2009 Tri-City Record 5 back to us as he waited for an "Mr. Lincoln" is alive & Tri-City Area History Page acknowledgment. The radio crackled, "Go ahead, fundraiser Kingston." well... and living in Coloma "Roger, Mustang. Kingston tower Feb.14 at The Paw Paw River Journal By Lynn Attila speaks as Mr. Lincoln it is as if his- would like to advise the circuit is The early September morning tory is being relived. clear for a low level pass." dawned crisp ami cool. A thin layer Veit often speaks in the first person, St. Joseph ^ " ' I stood in shock because the con- of mist covered the ground and as if Lincoln himself is speaking. "I troller had, more or less, just asked tombstones at the local cemetery. remember the day I wrote the 'Get- Catholic School the pilot to return for an impromptu Newly-colored leaves, tinted with ' tysburg Address/ I used many bibli- Come celebrate Mardi, Gras at St. air show! autumn brilliance, rustled in a gen- cal references in its drafting," he Joseph Catholic School in Watervli- The controller looked at us. tle breeze: some falling lazily to the will tell listeners. Those attending et. "What?" he asked. "I can't let that ground in preparation for the winter Veit's forums find themselves mes- On Saturday, February 14, starting guy go without asking. 1 couldn't to come. merized with his historical knowl- at 5:30 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic forgive myself!" A rag-tag team of Union soldiers edge and skilled replication of the School will host its fourth annual The radio crackled once again, hoists their weapons and moves into y Roy M. Davis 16th president's persona. Mardi Gras dinner dance party. "Kingston, do I have permission for formation, preparing for a ceremony Veit dresses in authentic, vintage It will be a fun-filled evening in- a low level pass, east to west, across to honor one of their own. The group allowed to stand by with an extin- DO YOU REMEMBER...the site of this mill, circa 1947? Paw Paw Lake historian and clothing from Lincoln's time in his- cluding dinner, live music, cash bar, the field?" Flying Memories guisher after brief instruction on its author Rick Rasmussen needs your help. Do you know if this mill is located on the Paw Paw shuffle into position, tugging at their tory. He often points out tiny details, and auction items. W2~'* This is a story about a vivid memo- "Roger, Mustang. The circuit is vintage, ill-fitting uniforms in an common to that age, of how the use - "If you see a fire, point, then River or is it on Mill Creek? If you can help identify this photo, please call Rick at (269) 468- This year it will be held at the • . •- clear for an east to west pass." effort to get everything "just right. " ry of a P-51 and its pilot, by a fellow pull this lever!" 1 later became a fire- 9337. clothing was made and points out school in the Parish Center. "Roger, Kingston. I'm coming out A hush falls over the assembled. A Poisson and Parrigin who was 12 years old in Canada in fighter. but that's another story. the little extras such as Lincoln's Tickets are S20 a person and may be of 3000 feet; stand by." tall, thin man wearing a "stove- 1967. Sent to me by Col. Don Als- The air around the exhaust mani- "watch pocket," a feature not see in purchased at the door or in advance We rushed back onto the second- exchange wedding vows January 3 bro, it appeared on the Internet; and folds shimmered like a mirror from pipe" hat and sporting a familiar modem attire. by calling the school office, 463- story deck, eyes fixed toward the Sarah Elizabeth Poisson and Brad- sky, Jenny DeGraw, and Lei Lei 1 have no way of knowing from fuel fumes as the huge prop started beard solemnly approaches the Veit once remarked, "My purpose in 3941. eastern haze. The sound was subtle r Rolling Back The Years ley Dean Parrigin were united in Sun. whence it came or to whom I should to rotate. One manifold, then anoth- podium. His demeanor is respectful, dressing as Abe Lincoln is to make Also, for $5 you can still purchase a at first, a high-pitched whine, a muf- ^oca' ^ews an(' Newsmakers of Days Gone By marriage on January 3, 2009, al the Joseph Lane served as best man. give credit. All 1 know is it was writ- er, and yet another barked -1 stepped reserved. His continence is peaceful. history come alive. This helps chil- raffle ticket for a chance to win a fled screech, a distant scream. Mo- 3SRWS& > As reported in the local newspapers: Coloma Courier, Addison Oaks Reception Center in Ushers were Kirk Parrigin, Joseph ten by a guy who loves flying and back with the others. In moments the He steps into his place of honor and dren understand Abe Lincoln and his Yamaha scooter. The winner will be ments later the P-51 burst through / i Hartford Day Spring, and Watervliet Record. Leonard, Michigan. The Reverend Poisson, Andrew Bahner, Lucas remembers a day that was forever Packard-built Merlin 20 engine begins to speak. "Fourscore and values. I encourage children to read drawn during the Mardi Gras party. Gerald O'Grady performed the cere- Smith, Matthew Montaigne, Antho- woven into the tapestry of his life came to life with a thunderous roar, the haze. Her airframe straining seven years ago. our forefathers about Lincoln." What better way to celebrate Valen- mony. ny Gioannini and Clyde Fisher. when he was a kid. And he also blue flames knifed from her mani- against positive Gs and gravity, brought forth upon this continent a Extremely knowledgeable about the NEWS FROM THE COI.OMA COURIER tine's Day with your sweetie than to Sarah is the daughter of Gerald and wing tips spilling contrails of con- new nation..." A reception was held at the Addison admires the United States! folds. I looked at the others' faces; life of this famous historical figure, attend the Mardi Gras dinner dance ****** densed air, prop-tips again superson- 100 YEARS AGO-1909 Glove bouts at the Benton Harbor ners - Richard Sanders, first place in RICHARD VEIT...is the Tri-City Peggy Poisson of Lake Orion, Mich- Oaks Reception Center in Leonard. there was no concern. I lowered the Veit often shares little known facts party at the Parish Center. The Misses Cleo Pitcher and Flor- Armory. the DAR essay contest held recently. Area's own professional Lincoln igan. Bradley and Sarah honeymooned in It was noon on a Sunday, as 1 recall, bell of my extinguisher. One of the ic as the burnished bird blasted with his audiences. "Right after ence Ferguson spent Sunday at the The home of Mr. and Mrs. George Julie Stanley and Billie Lester re-enactor, pictured here in front Bradley is the son of Dr. Samuel Acapulco, Mexico; and will make the day a Mustang P-51 was to take guys signaled to walk back to the across the eastern margin of the field Abe's mother died, his father and Frank Merrifield home in Water- Paul was the scene Sunday evening received second and third place. of the Mount Rushmore National and Donna Roda of Coloma and the their home in Atlanta, Georgia. to the air. They said it had flown in lounge. We did. shredding and tearing the air. cousin sawed the planks for her cof- Subscribe to the vliet. of a birthday supper which honored Memorial. Veit and his wife, Delia, late Harold Parrigin. Sarah is a graduate of the Universi- during the night from some U.S. air- Several minutes later we could hear At about 240 mph and 150 yards fin," he shares. "They didn't have Geo. Mast came up from Goshen, Mrs. Paul. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Submitted by volunteer Barb have traveled to 13 states and Tri-City Record! Brook Poisson was maid of honor. ty of Michigan. She earned a bache- port; the pilot had been tired. 1 mar- the pilot doing his pre flight run-up. from where we stood she passed any nails to build the coffin, so Abe Ind., last Thursday evening to attend Lester Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Canada portraying the famous Bridesmaids were Allison Poisson, lor of art degree in history, with a veled at the size of the plane dwarf- He'd taxied to the end of runway 19, with the old American pilot saluting. Abrams at Coloma Public Lib- whittled wooden pegs to fasten the the fireman's ball. Becht and Mr. and Mrs. Irving Mar- President. This year of 2009 com- See Page 4 for Katherine Poisson, Danielle Pois- Polish minor. She will graduate in ing the Pipers and Canucks tied out of sight. All went quiet for sev- Imagine. A salute! I felt like laugh- rary, from the Coloma Courier wood together. Abe was only about Mrs. N. Fletcher returned home last tin. memorates Lincoln's 200th birth- son, Kelly Gleeson, Andrea Zielin- May 2009 from Wake Forest Uni- down by her. It was much larger eral seconds; we raced from the ing. I felt like crying, she glistened, newspapers donated by the Tri- 9 years old when this was done." details or call week from a visit in Bay County and Mr. and Mrs. George J. Becht will day and Veit's 35th anniversary versity in Winston-Salem, NC, with than in the movies. She glistened in lounge to the second-story deck to she screamed, the building shook, City Record. Hours: Monday & As Abe Lincoln, Veit has performed reported plenty of winter there, with celebrate their golden wedding anni- portraying his hero. a JD/MBA degree. She plans to seek the sun like a bulwark of security see if we could catch a glimpse of my heart pounded. Friday, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; in 13 states and Canada. He has par- 463-NEWS excellent sleighing. versary, Feb. 20, at their home on work in the marketing field. from days gone by. the P-51 as she started down the run- Then the old pilot pulled her up and ticipated in myriad Fourth of July Please share 60 YEARS AGO-1949 East Logan street with an "Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thurs- Brad is also a graduate of the Uni- The pilot arrived by cab, paid the way. We could not. rolled, and rolled, and rolled out of parades and festivities and he is a City Manager eyes stimulus your good news with A Coloma boy, "Bid" Vandervort, House," for relatives and friends. day, 10:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m.; and versity of Michigan, where he driver, and then stepped into the There we stood, eyes fixed to a spot sight into the broken clouds and special featured speaker, recounting fighting at 146 pounds, last night 30 YEARS AGO - 1979 Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. the readers of the earned a bachelor of arts degree in flight lounge. He was an older man; halfway down 19. Then a roar indelibly into my memory. the Gettysburg Address, in the state I've never wanted to be an Ameri- placed first in his class in the Golden Coloma Middle School Essay Win- Phone: 468-3431 package to benefit Watervliet history; and he will also graduate his wavy hair was gray and tossed. ripped across the field, much louder of Wisconsin's sesquicentennial Tri-City Record! can more than on that day. It was a By Lynn Attila said. from Wake Forest University in May Looked like it might have been than before, like a furious hell film. E-mail to time when many nations in the NEWS FROM THE HARTFORD DAY SPRING Watervliet City Manager Michael 2009 with a JD/MBA. After gradua- combed, say, around the turn of the spawn set loose - something mighty He has performed in countless 2009 mayoral appointments world looked to America as their big 90 YEARS AGO - 1919 60 YEARS AGO-1949 knowledge and may now compete Hart brought the Commission up to record(£ i2k.com tion, he will be employed as an century. this way was coming. "Listen to that schools and churches and multitudes Mayor Prince announced his brother, a steady and even-handed The Hartford Woman's Club wishes Two adult education courses will be for the state title. speed on how the proposed federal attorney for Alston & Bird, LLP, in His flight jacket was checked, thing!" said the controller. In sec- of re-enactment activities around the appointments for 2009: Fax 463-UFAX beacon of security that navigated to extend a cordial invitation to the given here soon under the sponsor- The Future Homemakers of Amer- stimulus package could directly Atlanta. creased and worn - it smelled old onds the Mustang burst into our line state of Michigan. He is an extreme- Personnel Committee - Roger Call 463-NEWS difficult political waters with grace people of Hartford and community ship of the Parent-Teacher associa- ica and the Varsity club at Hartford affect the City in a positive way dur- and genuine. Old Glory was promi- of sight. ly recognizable figure at many Tri- Prince, Chairman; David Brinker; and style; not unlike the pilot who'd to meet with them at the Christian tion. One in clothing construction high school are sponsoring a king ing the Commission's regular meet- Mail to; Tri-City Record nently sewn to its shoulders. He pro- Its tail was already off and it was City Area festivals and events. He Duane Cobb. HONEST...this is is Richard Veit. Small ads work for just flown into my memory. Church, Monday evening, Feb. 17th, will be taught by Miss Leona Sey- and queen contest to promote a and his wife travel around the Unit- ing Tuesday night, February 10. P.O. Box 7 jected a quiet air of proficiency and moving faster than anything I'd ever Water & Sewer Committee - Kevin you in the He was proud, not arrogant; hum- at 8 p.m., to listen to a lecture on fred, county home demonstration Heartbeat ball which the clubs will Hart said there was possible fund- pride devoid of arrogance. He filed a seen by that point on 19. Two-thirds The crowd is silenced by respect ed States in their motor home, Beckman, Chairman; Terry Litaker; Watervliet, Ml 49098 "America Re-Discovered," to be agent, and one in upholstering will Tri-city Record... quick flight plan to Montreal (Expo- ble, not a braggart; old and honest, hold Friday night to help the Michi- and admiration for the words of this attending different venues in his ing available to small municipalities the way down 19, the Mustang was Jason Roland. call 463-6397 projecting an aura of America at its delivered by D.J. Good, M.A., D.D. be taught by Ray C. Bock. gan Heart Association. The king and and he was taking necessary meas- n. Photos welcome 67, Air Show); then walked across airborne with her gear going up. The man. Mr. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th Lincoln persona. Finance Committee - David best. That America will return one Frank C. Williams and Mrs. Lucille A king and queen contest will fea- queen will be chosen by students by ures to make sure Watervliet would the tarmac. prop tips were supersonic; we President of the United States. Once Veit realized his likeness to Brinker, Chairman; Danny Gray; day; I know it will. Until that time, Dunlap, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ture the third annual school carnival putting money in jars labeled with be one of the communities consid- After taking several minutes to per- clasped our ears as the Mustang . speaks the words of truth that have the great president could be used as Duane Cobb. I'll just send off this story; call it a Dell Drake, were quietly married here, it was announced last night at a the candidates' names. Royal candi- ered at disbursement time. form his walk-around check the climbed hellish fast into the circuit transcended through the genera- a leaming tool for others, he decided Safety & Ordinance Committee - reciprocal salute to the old American last Wednesday evening by Rev. J.C. meeting of the Parent-Teachers as- dates are Rod Lowe, George Fern- Some of the projects he chronicled pilot returned to the flight lounge to to be eaten up by the dog-day haze. . lions. The group bows their heads in "to learn more about Lincoln and his Terry Litaker, Chairman; David pilot who wove a memory for a Mathews at the Christian parsonage sociation. Arvon Collins is the gen- ham, Roger Williams, Mark Olds, were for infrastructure improve- ask if anyone would be available to We stood for a few moments in r >. unison, a show of regard. They are era. I began collecting Lincoln Brinker; Duane Cobb. young Canadian that's lasted a life- on South Street. They will take up eral chairman of the event, which Bob Rice, Regina Moore, Chris touched by Mr. Lincoln s words. The memorabilia, and that kept growing ments throughout the City were new Brides ^ Moms stand by with fire extinguishers stunned silence trying to digest what Public Works Committee (buildings, time. their residence in Hartford pending will be held Friday, March 25. Each Story, Nida Thompson, Pam Wilier past is remembered. Those who have windows and heating improvements while he "flashed the old bird up, we'd just seen. The radio controller until I have a full room at my Colo- streets, grounds) - Danny Gray, The last thing you need at this busy time (Dear Readers, What a marvelous the return of Mr. Williams to his grade in the school will have a booth and Bonnie Schilling. The dance at City Hall and improvements of just to be safe." rushed by me to the radio. "Kingston sacrificed are honored. ma home devoted to my Lincoln Chairman; Jason Roland; Kevin is to mn all over the country for story! Makes us realize that at least position as an engineer on the Great at the carnival. Proceeds of the car- will be held from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., the Police Station. He said the City Though only 12 at the time, 1 was tower calling Mustang?" He looked It is September 6. 2008. The event is collection." Beckman. wedding invitations, decorations, bridal some people still appreciate us!) Lakes in the spring. nival will be divided among grades Friday, with music by the Royal Hall improvements addressed ener- i a ceremony honoring the last Civil Another reason he is so interested in Parks & Recreation Committee - party gifts, and favors when you can order One of Hartford's leading politici- participating and the P-TA. society. Half the proceeds will be gy concerns and the Police Station War veteran from the Tri-City Area, this historic time period is because Jason Roland, Chairman; Kevin all that you will need at the ans has declared he will quit politics. given to the Heart Association. project would address safety con- Use it up, a Coloma man named Nelson Wood. his maternal great-grandfather, Beckman; Terry Litaker. He says that if men, hitherto emper- 40 YEARS AGO - 1969 Submitted by Librarian Ste- cerns. He pegged the cost of the' Tri-City Record The place is the Coloma City and Ambrose McCuen, delivered letters Sewer Board - Don Englehardt; Flower and ors of all the political domain they The Modem Mothers club will do- phanie Daniels at Hartford projects at $2,875,000. He added wear it out, \ Charter Township Cemetery. The to the real President Lincoln during Terry Litaker. 138 N. Main St., Watervliet were able to survey, cannot smoke, nate $100 to the Hartford Fire De- Public Library from microfilm there were an additional $3 million . featured speaker is Richard Veit. the the Civil War. McCuen is buried in Mayor Pro- Tem - Danny Gray. Formal & casual style catalogues Chocolate Sale chew and "cuss" a little if necessary partment toward the purchase of a copies of the Hartford Day in possible city street projects make it do. Tri-City Area's own, long-time, pro- Coloma Cemetery along with 15 Planning & Zoning Committee - at a convention, he's through. It rescue saw, a tool to cut through any Spring. Hours: Monday & Wed- For these reasons, the City should Call ahead to reserve catalogues • fessional Abraham Lincoln re-enac- other relatives of Veit's from that Robert Becker. seems that a part of man's political material or wall to rescue a trapped nesday, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; qualify for consideration to receive for ovemight viewing, 463-6397 A February 13 tor. era. Downtown Development Associa- or do without! pleasures are now taboo. The fact of person. Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, federal monies. Hart assured the Abraham Lincoln will be celebrat- Veit belongs to a national Abraham tion (DDA) - Danny Gray. Most credit cards accepted Tried and true cost-saving tips by Olive Grady at Community the matter is that a real lady-like Cornelia Y. Tymke has been named 10:00-5:00 p.m.; and Saturday, . ing his 200th birthday on February Lincoln Presenters group of about Commission he was on top of the political convention is not a political To share your savings ideas with Olive, dial 463-4030 homemaker of tomorrow for Hart- 10:00 a.m.-2:00p.m. 12, 2009; and professional Lincoln 100 men who perform as Lincoln paperwork needed to apply for every convention at all. ford high school. She had the high- Phone: 621-3408 possible project covered by federal Hospital re-enactor Richard Veit of Coloma throughout the United States. They Look for our special insert in the February 19 issue of the Tri-City Record A stitch in time saves nine est score in a test of homemaking will be marking his 35th anniversary hold a national convention each funding that might be of benefit to The Auxiliary of Community Hos- of portraying the 16th President of year. He also belongs to Sons of the Watervliet. This really works! Are you nearly out of something? Put it on your list to expect pital Watervliet will host its annual Mm FROM THE WATERVLIET RECORD the United States. Civil War. The promise of possible financial buy. If you do it a little ahead, you can often wait for a sale price. Flower and Chocolate Sale in the 90 YEARS AGO - 1919 on February 5, 1979. He is a 1972 Henry Bomke, John Brown, Jim Liles, Veit recalls that at the age of 35 his Now in his 70s, Veit has no plans of help in repairing and renovating old the Memorize prices on your staples to take advantage of sales. Anything that BES NEW lobby of the hospital on Friday, In response to an inquiry from Village graduate of Watervliet High School. Bob Ferrell, and Coach Richard r friends and acquaintances continual- sending Mr. Lincoln into retirement. and deteriorating infrastructure can be stored can be bought on sale. Example: 5/S4 (regularly SI each). Buy February 13, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 Clerk Spreen, Prosecuting Attorney At the graduation ceremony, Mr. Becht. ly pointed out how much he resem- The tri-cities can look forward to sparked the interest of Mayor Roger ADDITION the five and store them to save 20%. Baiers was the recipient of the Charles p.m.; and at the Outpatient Therapy John Sterling has given an opinion that bled Abe Lincoln. "I thought I'd go seeing this most famous president at Prince. He had pointed out a serious Does your store have a sale rack or cart? LOOK. Will a certain item be a schoolteacher has no right to register H. King Award for being that member Submitted by Sara Duris from files at Clinic at 6040 Red Arrow Hwy. • with it," he remembers. And "go local venues for years to come. drainage problem on West Parson tatir/ used? How much will you save? Don't buy if you won't use the item or the and vote at the place where she maybe of the graduating class who had Watervliet District Library from the from 8:00 a.m.. to 12:00 noon. with it" he did. In honor of the 200th birthday of Street and South Pleasant Street. "In ARCH'2009 price still seems a lot. teaching, unless such place is his or achieved the highest scholastic record. Watervliet Record newspapers donat- Veit has portrayed the famous pres- Mr. Lincoln, Veit made an, appear- the last eight months, these streets Coupon? Check prices! SI off of S5 is still more than the S2.50 of another her permanent home. This opinion Watervliet's High School varsity ed by the Tri-City Record. Hours: ident for decades now, participating ance at Coloma Public Library on have been flooded so badly that traf- satisfactory brand. conflicts with that of others, including wrestling team won the Red Arrow Monday, 1:00-8:00 p.m.; Tuesday, in parades, civic events, school and Thursday, February 12 (the actual fic couldn't even go down them. Did a screw fall out? Put it back and tighten any others so the item does not News from Mrs. Blakeslee of the Berrien County Conference Championship for the sec- 1:00-5:00 p.m.; Wednesday. 10:00 church programs and almost any- birthday of Lincoln). Portraying This has happened three or four fall apart. Woman Suffrage organization. ond year in a row. Members of the a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Thursday. 10:00 thing where a 19th century president Lincoln, he discussed different times," he said. Will you need a certain garment next year? Buy at end-of-season sales. Watervliet It really begins to look discouraging team are: Mark Knight, Mike Ander- a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Friday. 1:00-5:00 might be needed. aspects of Abraham Lincoln's lega- Prince pointedly told Hart, "We are Clean and mend seasonal garments and put them away until next year. It is for an ice harvest in this section. son, Ron Bell, Howard Fish, Dave p.m.; and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 Bom and raised in Twelve Comers, cy and, as usual, dazzled the public REALLY interested in that fund- While Paw Paw Lake was all frozen Tenisson, Scott Schnebly, Tom Gar- p.m. njoy an exclusive preview of our quite surprising how new they look when brought out again. This will make District Library ing." See the Future of over the first of the week with three gan, Don Baldwin, Dennis Shimer, Veit attended Benton Harbor schools with his knowledge, wit and humor for few new purchases, plus the saved ones become a chic wardrobe. Phone: 463-6382 Watervliet District Library will be inches of ice reported in some places, as a boy and ended up graduating about one of America's favorite City Commissioner Terry Litaker new patient addition. Lakeland Observe new clothes in stores or on TV to see which ones still have that singled out Myrtle Street and in- Healthcare closed Monday and Tuesday, Feb- the weather has again moderated. With from Coloma High School in 1956. presidents. stylish look. Classic garments look good for several seasons while the fad- HealthCare professionals will ruary 16 and 17, for the purpose of the last winter month half gone and He married the love ofhis life, Del- formed his fellow commissioners, dish ones don't look right after one short period. inventory. nothing approaching the required la, and they will be celebrating 40 "There is standing water there all of Experience the new be on hand to discuss the unique features Clean shoes and put them away neatly to preserve the shape. Rotate the , e ^ Business Insurance. The Winter Adult Reading Program thickness makes the ice men scratch years together in 2009. Veit and his Speaker to the time." Then he stressed, "Re- wearing of shoes to make them last longer. Lakeland Regional Medical of evidence-based design in a healing is under way. Read two books a their heads and wonder what to do. wife were blessed with four children gardless of the stimulus package... Read the energy efficiency labels on any new appliance. Weigh features, N(rt week to be entered to win fun prizes 60 VEARS AGO - 1949 but, like Mr. Lincoln, he also lost discuss these are areas that desperately need Center, St. Joseph. environment that will enhance patient care. cost, and efficiency to choose the best for you. The very small refrigerators and movie passes. Grand prize is a If you have a pet project that you • JiP iiPSf two ofhis children. His chosen life's to be looked at." are often quite expensive. Very large ones may be too much space if your *>- m TJi Just About Every detail was selected to promote hope and dinner and movie package. would like to sec undertaken in Water- occupation was that of a self- State Representative John Proos family is small. "Top of the line" items often have extra gadgets. Do you presidential The reading program runs from now vliet during 1949, Monday evening is tp the Bricks, employed home repairman. He re- was in attendance and addressed the healing by providing a soothing environment. need those? Or would a simpler appliance at a much lower price do all you the time that you should trot it out for until March 16. ports no hobbies on the side except audience and Commission, "There require it to do? inspection. So advises Josef Legner. memorabilia Lakeland is proud to be a Come in and sign up! C 4'Mortar & for his "acting career" were he por- will definitely be a stimulus pack- president of the Watervliet Chamber community-owned health care system. trays Lincoln. age." he said. "The bill passed in the of Commerce who is asking members We invite you to join us for our 2"lw Ti • Inventory... The likeness to Lincoln does not February 17 Senate today." to present worthwhile projects for the stop at the physical attributes of Steve Arseneau will be discussing Proos encouraged City officials to OPEN HOUSE EVENTS AND TOURS; : Tri-City Record Subscription Form Chamber's consideration. VISITTHE LAKELAND EXPO! It's about the people who rely on the business: Veit, and parallels between the lives his collection of presidential memo- be proactive and go after the federal Saturday, March 7,1:00 to 5:00 p.m. • Name Mrs. Forest Boyer, who is chairman funds in an aggressive manner. "I Saturday, March 7,1:00 to 5:00 p.m. of the "March of Dimes," reported that the customers ... the employees ... and you! of the two men are incredible. He rabilia at the North Berrien Histori- Sunday, March 8,1:00 to 5:00 p.m. I Mailing Address would like to see some of that feder- ~ Learn about Lakeland services and programs the Watervliet school children tumed has actually charted 34 identical life cal Museum in Coloma on Tuesday, As an Independent Agent we can tailor a progjam just right for al funding spent in Southwest designed to keep our community well. l City, State & Zip in S162.60. The drive is not quite com- experiences and events that had February 17, at 7:00 p.m. Michigan. I would like to see good • pleted but it is feared that the amount you. Safe.Sound.Secure* insurance protection from occurred in Abe Lincoln's life and Arseneau is Director of the Museum ^ Register to win door prizes from Competitive things for the community of Water- • Annual rate: please circle & pay the amount that applies to your address: collected last year will not be reached. Auto-Owners Insurance Company, The "No Problem" People.® also his; everything from being bom at Southwestern Michigan College Edge, Reddel Travel, Java City, FLIP!, Lakeland's Having had a case of polio in our town at home, to "splitting rails," and in Dowagiac. vliet." Fitness Lifestyle Improvement Program, • Berrien & Van Buren Co. $37 Mich. $51 Snowbirds $56 U.S. $61 last year should make everyone aware helping 'lo build the family home." The collection ranges from the Manager Hart reported he was near- 1234 Napier Avenue and more. xAuto-Owners Insurance ing resolution of reconciliation • Send with payment to... Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 that it may strike here again and funds When the unassuming Veit dons his 1840s to the present, with highlights St. Joseph, Michigan • for the good work is vitally needed. Lincoln attire, it seems as if he including campaign materials, presi- issues pertaining to the Hays Park 30 Y EARS AGO - 1979 grant and anticipates having the I To Pay with Credit Card... VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card Don Young Insurance Agency "channels" the spirit of his hero... dential signatures and quirky col- For more information and to see the progress James E. Baiers, son of Mr. and Mrs. grant package ready to send off to he appears to actually become Lin- lectables. of Lakeland's building projects, visit • Card # Expiration date Henry C. Baiers. was awarded the 323 N. Main St., Watervliet the state very soon. Anticipated re- Lakeland HealthCare • coln. His physical likeness to Lin- This event is free and open to the www.lakelandhealth.org/ExpectTheBest degree of Juns Doctor - Summa Cum Q Medical Excellence. Compassionate Care. 463-6773 coln is truly uncanny, but when he public. imbursement to the City for this ! Phone number Laude, by the Detroit College of Law project is approximately $17,000 he I 6 Tri-City Record February 12, 2009 tickets being issued and seven to the manifold under the car's hood. arrests were made. There was a total COLOMA Friends of the February 12, 2009 Tri-City Record 7 Tri-City Area Obituaries POLICE MOBSTERS The intended victim was actually of 23 traffic accidents in the Town- CONTINUED FROM PAGE I Library to meet CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Tony Domingo. WILLIAM O. BROMLEY ters - Joyce Wieser and Susan Wie- ship during the month of December. TOMMY palities were on board to research first time in national history. These The St. Joseph Herald-Press report- On Thursday, February 5, 2009, at ser. both of Watervliet; four grand- REPOR TS the idea and come up with a job Thursday, Feb. 19 tests proved beyond a shadow of a ed this was the most horrifying 4:12 p.m., William ("Bill") Brom- children - Jojo, Zachery, Aliya and COXTfM ED FROM PAGE I Fire report description. The new Friends of the Library doubt that the Thompson subma- event that ever happened in quiet GUNS ley, 94, of Hartford. Michigan, Mia Miley; his dear friend, Betty; seven operating under the influence But, as Moser put it on Monday, group will meet at 7:00 p.m. Thurs- chine guns found at Burke's resi- Hagar Township. Tony tried to seek entered the gates of heaven, walk- Watervliet Fire Department CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and best friend Jeff Briney of St. of alcohol traffic stops. "Things have changed." Initially the day, February 19, at Watervliet revenge for his wife's murder but Chief Scott Richcreek dence were used in the Massacre. rumored that Burke was indeed one ing, leaping, praising God, and flew Joseph. Pipestone Township idea seemed very feasible, but in District Library. Rumors that Burke had been one of was unsuccessful and eventually of the triggermen. into the arms of his precious wife, Watervliet Fire Department re- Berrien County Sheriffs Depart- such unsteady economic times it no The meeting is open to the public the triggermen connected with the sold the property on Hagar's River- Nina, to whom he had been married sponded to two calls on February 3. The guns were sent to the City of ment worked 36 incidents in Pipe- longer appears like the right time to and all are welcome. crime were proven to be true. side Road and then returned to for over 68 years here on earth. His Death Notices The first was in the area of Red Chicago Crime Lab and, for the first stone Township. While 11 tickets make that switch. Moser suggests For more information, contact Burke was apprehended in 1931 in Chicago. parents, Fred and Mabelle (Gold) Arrow Highway and County Line time in history, forensics ballistics Bobby Berry. 65. of Hartford, died were issued, there were no arres*s that not enough money could be Librarian Lois Hartmann at 463- He was destined to join Mary soon Road for a vehicle accident with a a bam on a Missouri farm, extradit- testing was used to link a weapon Bromley; his sister, Loma Herman; Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Calvin made. Seven traffic accidents were enough and on August 29, 1929, an earned through grant writing and 6383 or Anne Bayer at 463-7084. ed back to Berrien County, tried for with a crime. There was no doubt and several of his brothers - Merle, diesel fuel leak. Funeral Home, Hartford. reported. billings to make having the full-time unknown assassin riddled his body The second call was to assist the Skelly's murder, found guilty, and that the two Tommy guns were used Gordon, Gayle, Elwin ("Pete"), Sophie A. Harrison, 85, of Watervliet Charter Township Chief worth it at this time. sentenced to life in prison. He was with nine bullets as he ate lunch at a in the February 14 murders. Don, and Ralph celebrated this Covert Fire Department at 74930 Treasurer will Coloma, died Sunday, February 1, Watervliet Charter Township had a He also pointed out that the original small diner on Ogden Street in Chi- C.R. 376 for a structure fire. personally delivered by the Berrien Burke was later apprehended in reunion of love with them. 2009, at Lakeland Continuing Care total of 129 complaints worked, hold office hours cago. amount of money purposed for a County Sheriff to Marquette Prison Green City, Missouri; then tried in He left here on earth, his children: Center. St. Joseph. Hutchins Funeral which included 23 tickets being salary would not include a car or all Saturday, Feb. 14 in the Upper Peninsula where he Tony's brother, Sebastiano Domin- Berrien County, convicted of Skel- Lance (Sheri) Bromley and Debbie Home. Watervliet. issued and 21 arrests were made. Of go, went on record claiming Capone Wanted the hours the Chief would spend on died in 1940 of heart failure. ly's murder, sentenced to life in ST. JOSEPH POLICE OFFICER (Charlie) Benge; his sister. Norma LOADING SUBMACHINE GUNS...Berrien County SherifTs Depart- James Alan Morris, 64. of the 33 traffic accidents that were fire calls. City of was behind both murders. No one Photos and information about peo- Lyon reports Burke was thrilled ment's Lt. Keith Hafer (left) and Deputy Mike Kline load two Thomp- prison, and incarcerated at Mar- CHARLES SKELLY...was shot Cramer; his brothers - Fred (Meryl) Millburg. died Monday. February 2, responded to, 20 involved 1-94. was ever charged in the crimes. ple from the area who are wanted on Coloma's commissioners told with this turn of events. Had he been quette Prison in the Upper Peninsu- to death by Fred "Killer" Burke Bromley and Richard (Sandra Ca- 2009. at home. DutTield & Pastrick Hagar Township son submachine guns that were used in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre outstanding warrants for various Moser that they were 100% behind Watervliet tax sent back to Chicago and tried for Challenging Prohibition... la. He was never tried in connection when he tried yan) Bromley; his grandchildren - Family Funeral Home and Crema- The Berrien County Sheriffs De- on Feb. 14, 1929, in Chicago. The weapons were to be fired as part of alleged felonies are listed below. him and were grateful for his pres- the Massacre killings, he would was there an illegal with the Massacre. to detain the Bryan (Diana) Bromley, Wendy tion Services, Coloma. partment worked 95 complaints in the filming for the hit PBS television show History Detectives. This information was provided by entation. Moser assured them that deadline is have received the death penalty. The two Tommy guns became the known trigger- (Gregg) Fitzgerald. Deanna Brom- operation on Huntoon Ave.? (Lynn Attila photo) Lola Hentschel, 80, formerly of the Township, including 19 tickets other options were available at this the Berrien County Sheriffs De- Country stills and But, could there have been another personal property of the Berrien man of the St. ley, Doug Winn, Becky (Adrian) Watervliet and South Haven, died issued and five arrests. While there partment and Crime Stoppers. time and he praised the current February 17 County Sheriffs Department. Valentine's Day Clark, and Richard Winn; three step- Wednesday, February 4. 2009, at were 11 traffic accidents, the major- car bombs; lucrative bootlegging operation department, saying, "We have a This year, the deadline for paying The Sheriffs Department does its Massacre after grandchildren; 18 great-grandchil- Heartland Healthcare Rehabilitation ity of the calls in the Township Tri-City Area has links closer to the hub of the tri-cities? It Shalonda Marie Purnell is wanted good group of guys who just want to taxes without penalty is extended to target practice and firearms training Burke (right) dren; several nieces and nephews; Center. Kalamazoo. Allred Funeral involved false activation of alarms. January 1920 saw a drastic change looks like the answer to this ques- fight fires." 4t at the Coloma Rod & Gun Club in on a criminal bench Tuesday, February 17, as reflected tion is probably yes." was involved in and other relatives and friends, all Home. Berrien Springs. The department responded 26 times in the legal climate of the country warrant for proba- Rental owner expresses on the City of Watervliet tax bills. Coloma Charter Township. It was a "fender bender" near Hilltop with a tear in their eye but a song of Bertha L. Martin, 78, of Coloma. to investigate alarms; with four of after the 18th Amendment was The Richard Hake residence on tion violation. Her unhappiness over The extended date is the result of the plan for experts in ballistics from Road in St. Joseph. joy in their hearts. died Friday, February 6. 2009. at them including the same address, passed into law. This new law Huntoon Avenue in Watervliet has last known address the usual timely filing date of Feb- the Sheriffs Department to fire the (Photos from the files of Bill spent the first part ofhis life in Borgess Medical Center in Kala- 4412 Coloma Road. frozen pipes banned the manufacturing, trans- some interesting features not seen in is in Benton Har- ruary 14 falling on the weekend and guns at the Coloma facility for film- BCSD historian Chriss Lyon) Buchanan, Michigan, where he mazoo. Duffield & Pastrick Family Sodus Township Sandy Dillard, owner of a rental portation, importation, and sale of the average single-family home. bor. the federal holiday, President's Day, ing of the History Detectives pro- attended school, lived, and worked Funeral Home and Cremation Ser- Sodus Township had a total of 69 house at 160 St. Joseph Street, intoxicating liquor in the United In the basement of the house exists observed on Monday. gram. weapon at the scene of the crime. at Clark Equipment. He and his vices. Coloma. incidents worked, which included 16 attended the meeting because the re- States. This turbulent era was known a "jail." The house was built around The law states that the timely pay- And so the scene was set for "the wife, Nina, moved to Loami, Il- Leo Haresewiez. 82, of Coloma, cent freezing of the home's pipes as Prohibition. 1928 by a renowned stonemason Nekesha Nashae Thomas is want- ment deadline must fall on a busi- big event" of January 13, 2009. linois, where he was employed by formerly of Dowagiac, died Sat- had left her with an almost $400 bill It was the belief of teetotalers, those named Steltzer from Chicago. Inter- ed on a criminal ness day, thus the extension to Tues- Michigan weather warrants Allis Chalmers. Upon retirement, he urday. February 7, 2009, at Lakeland from the City and a tenant who still usually with a religious background, estingly, all of the locks on the base- bench warrant for day. moved back to Buchanan where he community Hospital in Niles. ' claimed to have no water pressure. that the sale and consumption of ment door, the jail door and the door a change in venue... probation viola- While City Hall will be closed on resided until a few years ago when Brown Funeral Home and Crema- In order to thaw out the pipes, a alcoholic beverages was destroying immediately in front of the jail door Tuesday, January 13, dawned with tion. • Her last Monday in observance of the holi- he moved to Hartford, Michigan. tion Service, Niles. trench had to be dug all the way into our country and the only way to save have locks on the inside of the frigid temperatures and blizzard known address is in day, the Treasurer will hold office Bill was a man of faith, of fellow- Richard Merritt, 53, of Covert, 7517 Red Arrow Hwy her neighbor's yard. the nation was to do away with, doors. Anyone locking any of the conditions, a state of affairs that Watervliet Niles. hours on Saturday, February 14, ship. and of fun. He was a Mason for died Monday, February 9, 2009, at Dillard also questioned why the totally, all alcoholic beverages. doors in this basement would have jeopardized the planned PBS film- (269) 463-3195 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. for the purpose 64 years and a 50-year member of home. Davidson Chapel, Florin water was not hooked up closer to This new law spanned a 13-year to do so after stepping inside; then ing for the show. of collecting taxes only. No other JCSD HISTORIAN...and author the AF & AM Lodge #1158 in Funeral Home, Coloma. the home. time period and spawned the birth of he would be locked in. However, At 5:00 a.m.. New York reported the Worship 9:30 & 11:00 A.M. James Richard Fennessy is want- COLOMA RESIDENT AND HISTORY BUFF...Vince Pratt reports he Department of Public Works Sup- business will be transacted on that any intruders (re: the police) would Chriss Lyon tries her hand at shoot was on and would take place Divemon, Illinois. He loved God. "bootleggers" and illegal stills that personally knew two of the brothers of slain St. Joseph Police Officer ed on a criminal day. wielding a 1929 Tommy gun. Lyon had many dear friends, and was Sunday School and Adult ervisor Rod Burkholder answered would produce "the devil's brew" be locked out. at the planned venue, which was the Happy Valentine's Day! bench warrant for Charles Skelly. Pratt was one of 60 people attending a special program u that question by stating that there This is being done for the conven- The "jail room" is at the extreme is an expert on aII persons of Coloma Rod & Gun Club. Berrien devoted to his family. You cold Bible Fellowship 9:30 A.M. for unlawful sale to an extremely at the Coloma Rod & Gun Club on February 9 that acknowledged the Give your sweetie a probation viola- ience of taxpayers who may be interest" who are linked with the always count on his help, his opin- was no water main directly in front thirsty clientele. east end of the basement; the room County Sheriffs officers use the tion. His last 80th anniversary of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Two Thompson subscription to the Children's Church and Adult of the house. One reason for the lack working on the Tuesday, February size is about 8 feet by 12 feet. At the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. club for weapons training. ion, his love of life, and his great In order to keep up with demand, submachine guns used in the infamous crime, that are the property of known address is in 17, deadline and who want to pay in (Lynn Attila photo) sense of humor. He had a great many Tri-City Record. Bible Fellowship 11:00 A.M. of water pressure could be that the those involved with the sale of alco- north comer of the room there are At 6:30 a.m., all changed as white- Eau Claire. Berrien County Sheriffs Department, were available for public view- A water meter had become plugged person. As always, the drop box large, square holes cut into the floor. out conditions made it impossible little poems and ditties memorized O hol needed to find places where it www midwayministries.org located in the City Hall parking lot is ing; along with a variety of display boards depicting the crimes, the that he shared with even his great- and broken but at this point Public was being manufactured. Enter... Hake speculated these holes are for Sheriffs deputies to fire the available 24/7. criminals and the victims of a series of events from 1929 to 1931 that his- The "mystery" link grandchildren. Works had held off fixing it because the bootleggers. where the still was placed. There are priceless weapons out of doors. Kevin Eugene Windecker is want- torically linked Berrien County to Chicago. (Lynn Attila photo) It is a known fact that shotguns As per his wishes, he has been cre- there is a danger of it freezing up Rural Berrien County seemed the also drains in the cement floor of the A quick shuffling of plans occurred ed on a criminal jail. were used in the commission of the mated. A memorial service will be again. LMC to note ideal place for bootleggers to set up and all involved scrambled over to bench warrant for St. Valentine's Day Massacre; two held at a later date. Hoven Funeral Dillard questioned her responsibili- shop. A multitude of farms, shel- Also located in the basement are an indoor haven at Point Blank probation viola- shotgun shells were found at the Home, Buchanan, is in charge of the ty in this and was told that water President's Day tered by country foliage and located bathroom facilities featuring the Sports Club & Shooting Range on Hutchins Funeral Home tion. His last scene of the crime. However, no arrangements. Anyone wishing to C ertified reports did not indicate that the ten- miles from civilization, proved to be original sink, toilet and shower from Territorial Road in Benton Harbor. 209 S. Main St., WatenrHet known address is in shotguns were ever recovered and make a donation in his memory may ant had been using the water, thus with "First 100 ideal for producing illegal products 1928. What is odd about this feature Owned and operated by Watervliet 463-3811 Benton Harbor. proven to be murder weapons. do so to the Watervliet FMC Food allowing the pipes to freeze. She and generating,healthy revenues. is simply the fact that people did not resident Roy Daugherty, the indoor Days" lecture Enter... Mike Lux of Lake Geneva, Auto was also told that it is the City's have bathrooms in their basements shooting range allowed the film Pantry, 7734 Paw Paw Avenue, In the early 1920s, agricultural op- COURTEOUS SERVICE IN Wisconsin. He decided to submit a Watervliet, Ml 49098; First United responsibility to get water pressure portujjjtjfj and real estate develop- in the late 1920s. However, if per- crew to get its required footage, the A DIGNIFIED MANNER Crime Stoppers will pay $100 for presentation ^ ^ weapon that had been in his family Methodist Church, Buchanan. Ml; to the meter post. ment^ drew many of the "notorious" sons of interest were sequestered antique weapons to be protected Repa/r information that leads to the arrest Lake Michigan College in Benton "down under" for long lengths of for years to his favorite television from the elements and all partici- or Loami United Methodist Church, ROLAND T. HUTCHINS, Dtrftclor Mayor Polashak told Dillard that from Chicago to Berrien County. of any of these people. Callers don't Township will commemorate Presi- o show in an effort to prove long-told P.O. Box 462, Loami, IL 62661. the meter could be fixed the next According to news clippings from time, then bathroom facilities would pants and spectators to be safe dur- need to leave a name but will be dent's Day on Monday, February 16, stories that linked the weapon to a day, if she was willing to take a The St. Joseph Herald-Press found certainly make sense. ing the shooting demonstrations. 468-5555 assigned a code number. To give with a presentation by faculty mem- sinister past and possibly the ill- KIRK J. W1ESER chance, but they could not guarantee on the Internet, this included the Chriss Lyon, a 9-1-1 supervisor for information, call 1-800-342-STOP bers, Dr. Gary Roberts and Dr. Chris fated St. Valentine's Day meeting Kirk J. Wieser, 51, of Coloma. died 1 Front End that it would not freeze at her Domingo family who took a shine to Berrien County and a published his- or 288-STOP. Paine, on the "First 100 Days" of involving two rival gangs. suddenly on Saturday, January 30. expense. Hagar Township. torian for the Sheriffs Department, This information comes from Crime Barack Obama's presidency. The The gun, a Browning single-bar- said the Tommy guns attract a lot of 2009, in Cassopolis. CALVIN FUNERAL HOME Alignment Other news Whatever their reason for settling in Stoppers and the Berrien County presentation, which begins at 3:15 reled repeating-action 12-gauge Services celebrat- 6 E. Main St.. Hartford Tncludes front wheel drives and 4x4 PC/ In other news, a representative from Berrien County, the Domingos and interest from the public when situa- Sheriffs Department. All warrants p.m. in the Blue Lecture Hall on the lib h' B shotgun, had been handed down ing his life will be 621-4101 the St. Patrick's Day Committee was their kinfolk became deeply em- tions like this television show come $30 & Up must be reconfirmed before an Napier Avenue Campus, is free and through two generations of promi- up. held at 2:00 p.m. on hand to acquire City support for broiled in the local bootlegging traf- % Most American Made Cars arrest. open to the public. nent Chicago families. The barrel on Friday, Febru- the upcoming parade. The only fic over the course of time spanning The Berrien County Sheriffs De- To comment on the accuracy of this "The First 100 Days" presentation and the stock had been shortened, ary 13, at Davidson Open Mon • Fri 8:30-5:30 planned events at this time are the the 1920s. The family was doing partment has assisted in the produc- information, call (269) 983-7141, will focus on the inauguration of just the way the Capone gang liked Chapel of Florin CHICAGO CONNECTION?... tion of previous programming for LEONARD FUtCRAL HOME DOWNVWN COLOMA Coloma Lions Club Texas Hold 'Em very well for itself, safely nestled in extension 7222. President Obama and will provide a This manhole cover, stamped its guns, making them easy to con- the History Channel and the Discov- Funeral Service in 222 E. St Jontph. Lawrence WS/A MASTER CAROKCEPTED Tournament and the lighted parade rural Hagar Twp. political and historical prologue to Chicago, lUinois, covers a drain in ceal and also pack a much more ery Channel conceming the notori- Coloma. The fami-' 674 8131 through downtown Coloma. However, tragedy was no stranger the beginning of this historical pres- the basement ujail.M destructive force when fired. What's ous weaponry it owns. ly will receive friends and relatives The group received support from to the family. The St. Joseph Herald- idency. The discussion will focus on (Lynn Atilla photo) more, there are two distinctive The Berrien County segment of beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Friday at the Commission to hold the parade Press reported that the tranquility of what elements make for an effective notches on the wood portion of the History Detectives is slated to be Davidson Chapel. Cremation has Bank where on March 20. Hagar farm country was shattered President; what will help President All of the basement windows have gun that are rumored to have been released in the summer of 2009. taken place. FLORIN you live The Mayor asked Public Works on the last day of 1925, when 6- FUNERAL SERVICE Obama get his agenda through the steel bars over them, which seems put there by the original owner of Kirk was bom January 22, 1958, in Superintendent Burkholder if a year-old Matilda Domingo, daughter Congress and into law; and what is like a reasonable precaution while the weapon as a possible way to Watervliet to Jerry and Lorretta DAVIDSON CHAPEL green stripe could be painted on the of Frank and Mary, died after being in store for and what should the performing illegal activities. All "count coup." Wieser. He was a pressman at 249 E. Center St.. Coloma shot in the head by her 10-year-old parade route and was told that it Could it be that this weapon was To subscribe 468-3181 BTdJ country look for from President around the outside of the house are a Imperial Printing and at Burch YOUR COMMUNITY would be done, "weather permit- uncle, Leo DiMaria. The child had CREDIT UNION Obama. number of manhole covers that all one of the shotguns used in the mas- Printing before becoming disabled. ting." found a .38 caliber revolver hidden to the For more information about the read "City of Chicago." sacre? History Detectives host Elyse Kirk's pastime was working with After seeking an alternative exit among the cushions of the daven- When you bank with BTCU your hard-earned "The First 100 Days" presentation, Hake purchased the house in 1960. Luray arrived in Michigan from wood, and he enjoyed being with his from the Coloma Heights Subdivi- port. A "Chicago visitor" had left the Tri-City Record, contact Kathy Tebell at (269) 927- Immediately after moving in. Hake New York with every intention of friends. dollars stay in your community. sion at the last meeting, Mike gun behind. 8100, extension 5056. was bombarded with a number of testing the gun's firepower, consult see Page 4 He is survived by: his children. Muenchow was once again in atten- Then, in August 1926, Sam and "SfTilng Sumdardi lor Exrelkocf Open your account today! history lessons as retold by the SHERIFF'S DEPUTY MIKE KLINE...prepares one of the depart- with ballistics experts, compare this Amber (Joseph) Cavazos of Coloma In Profmluiul fW dance and was informed that City Frank DiMaria, relatives of the Huntoon Avenue neighbors. ment's 1929 Thompson submachine guns for a shooting demonstration weapon to the Berrien County Sher- or call and Joshua Wieser of Cassopolis; Golden 133 Badt Drive •Coloma Ml 49038 officials had an upcoming meeting American Cancer Domingos by marriage, lost their A Rule Home One neighbor, the late Hans West- as Point Blank Sports Club & Shooting Range owner Roy Daugherty iff's Department's weapons, and his brother, Eric (Tammy) Wieser of 269-468-7705 or 800-442-2800 www. NGUA with the Superintendent of Coloma lives when they fell into a distillery 463-NEWS em, regaled Hake with bootlegging looks on. The weapons were used in the 1929 gangland shooting known comb through any additional physi- Hartford; his half brother, Richard Community Schools to discuss an Society Relay For vat containing acid fumes. These stories and their connection to the as the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. (Lynn Attila photo) cal evidence in an effort to place this Conrad of Dallas, Texas; his half sis- emergency access road leading to/ "accidents" made Hagar Township property. from his neighborhood. Life of Berrien front-page news in the local papers. The Heritage Committee met before County ready to In late-April 1927, front-page head- D UFFIELD the Commission meeting and was lines of The St. Joseph Herald-Press Please call on us for professional care able to come to a decision on a T- Celebrate. announced a major bootlegging bust New Extended Hours & PASTRICK shirt design by Judi White that is to had been made by diligent police be printed on shirts for the upcom- officers and it was hailed as "the FAMILY FUNERAL Remember. j CHIROPRACTIC ' ALL-DENTURE ing anniversary celebration of the biggest liquor haul ever made in at the After Hours Clinic! HOME | WHY SUFFER? Most emergencies Dr. Bob Hiddema town in June. They are planning on Berrien County, and one of the & CREMATION SERVICES Fight Back. seen same or the next day! Same Day Denture Repairs & Relines meeting monthly until closer to the largest in the state." This colossal Beginning Monday, February 2, the After Hours Clinic on the hospital campus will The American Cancer Society in- Dr. Andy DeHaven Sets of Dentures for less than $1,000 celebration. bust put Hagar Township on the extend its weekday hours from Noon - 10:00 pm, Weekendhours of Noon - 8 00 vites everyone in the tri-county map. Immediate Dentures $210 Economy Dentures The Department of Public Works is pm will remain the same 1 Lifestyle Chiropractic on its second week of no overtime community to celebrate cancer sur- Leo Ciaravino, an in-law of the Call For Free Consultationsinc e Thanksgiving. The workers vivorship, remember loved ones Domingos, owned the biggest plant, i. 7652 Red Arrow Hwy. 269-637-0414 or 800-498-5007 have been able to move snow lost, and fight back against cancer at featuring three stills capable of pro- Find fast, convenient care for health concerns that doesn't require emergency Watervliet 7127 S. Westnedge, Portage 555 Broadway, South Haven around to make room for more, this year's Relay For Life event. ducing 240 gallons of liquor daily. treatment at the After Hours Clinic. No appointment is needed -and now with our www.aIl-deDture.com Berrien County residents are invited 1 ' (269)463-4100 should the need arise. They are also At Tony Domingo's Hagar Twp. extended hours, getting back to your life has never been easier facing problems because of the very to attend the kick-off celebration to farm, an 80-gallon distillery was un- deep frost line in the ground, includ- learn more about Relay For Life and covered along with 18 gallons of Ashley Michael "Great dental care Monday - Friday, Noon -10:00 pm ing eight water main breaks in a how they can become part of an alleged liquor and 2,000 gallons of is just minutes away" exciting ovemight event that can Saturday & Sunday, Noon - 8:00 pm SETTING A month's time. mash in barrels. T' Tri-City lead to a Cure for Cancer. Unfortunately, Tony Domingo must NEW STANDARD Stuart W. Boekeloo, D.D.S., P.C. Berrien County Relay For Life have crossed someone once too . Quality, Caring Convenient IN FUNERAL SERVICE >; Physical Therapy! is now Just'ST/yr. for a Kick-off will be held 6:00 p.m on often and his unsuspecting wife, Thursday, February 19, at. First accepting new patients local subscription Mary, was to pay the price for his After Hour CHnic PRENEED TRANSFERS WELCOME Church of God Gymnasium, 2627 $ 429 N. Paw Paw St., Coloma to the shenanigans. On October 22, 1927, 420 Meckcal Park Dnve (269) 429-6101 T Niles Avenue, St. Joseph. while returning to the Hagar Town- 6548 PAW PAW AVENUE Watervliet, MI 49098 Tri-City Record; For more information, please call Communitv COLOMA, Ml 49038 2525 S. Cleveland Ave. ship property, Mary Domingo was (269) 463-3600 | 468-4745 J see Page 4 event Chairman Jenny Poole, (269) '"HOSPITAL 468-6000 murdered when the Ford coupe she Mon-Fri, Noon - 10 pm St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085 930-9147; or co-chairman Barb www. duffieldpastrick. com or call 463-NEWS was driving exploded. Detectives Sat-Sun, Noon -8 pm Doroh, (269) 468-8891. revealed that a bomb had been wired BORLtS&iDMTII ( i H Tri-City Record February 12, 2009 12TH GRADE Calendar & Entertainment Watervliet February 12, 2009 Tri-City Record 9 HONOR ROLL St. Joseph. "KuteKids"... Tri-City Area Sports News the game late. However, they just gan Trainor 433 (230), Carley Tiffany Arthur, Rachel Bryant, Ash- Students should call the SMSO could not get over the hump as the Trainor 412 (223), and Kylee Mor- Public Schools ley Davis, Jacquise Holton, Dan- Office at (269) 982-4030 to schedule I Movie Guide ! THIS -KUTE KID"...is Brayden Indians held on for the win. lock 372 (188). yelle Lazzara, Brandi Lineherry, a 10-minute audition time. Michael Irvin who arrived just in Kevin Bryce had 15 points to lead Regionals will be held at Continen- District Lynittia Martin, Zaneta Martin, My view The Lake Michigan Youth Orches- S NOW SHOWING : time for this past Christmas. Little the Panthers, Adam Wilkinson had tal Lanes in Kalamazoo on February Katherine Napier, Darshelay Roc- tra, sponsored by the Southwest Brady was born on November 29, 12 points, Marco Montejano and 27 and 28. Calendar kette. Essence Vinson S Please check ! Michigan Symphony Orchestra, is M H 2008; and weighed in at 7 pounds, from the Alex Faultersack each had six The Coloma bowling team would Thursday, Feb. 12 designed to supplement private and » Celebration Cinema » 13 ounces. He was 20 inches long. points, while Cory Quinn and Dustin like to thank the Monday and Wed- MIDDLE SCHOOL - Wrestling al Coloma public school band and orchestra S and LOMA S His parents are Dan and Andrea Blagg each added four points. nesday Night leagues at Coloma Martin, 5:00 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL - programs by providing students with 1! ads on this page for S (Hopkalo) Irvin of Livonia, Michigan. Andrea is a former Water- Press Box The Panthers are now 5-7 overall Lanes for adjusting their start times Girls Basketball at Lawrence, 5:30 a youth symphony experience. vliet resident and graduate of Watervliet High School. Brady's and 4-3 in the conference. They will for the High School's match to be p.m. Middle School There are three sections within the S ratings & showtimes * grandparents are Bill and Oskana Hopkalo of Benton Harbor; the By Mike Leith, Sports writer have hosted Bloomingdale by the made up. Your support and kindness IWmmmmmmmmmmkmmmmV* is Friday, Feb. 13 "Student of Youth Orchestra program: Youth late Gilda (Attila) Hopkalo; and RuthAnn Albus and Jim and April time you read this and then travel to is appreciated. Thank you. SOUTH SCHOOL - Playgroup, Symphony, Prep Strings, and Jr. The Pink Panther 2.,, Irvin of Livonia. His great-grandmothers are Irene (Attila) Bruerd Watervliet each had 10 points, Chris Dew had Lawrence this Friday, the 13th. six points, while Robert Hampton 9:30 a.m.; Classroom Valentine Prep Strings. Insp. Jacques Clouseau (Martin) of Watervliet and Nadia Hopkalo of Benton Harbor. He has a spe- the Week" added four points. Coloma girls Coloma Hagar Parties. NORTH SCHOOL - Spirit The Youth Symphony ensemble is teams up with a squad of Inter- cial uncle and aunt, Anthony and Tanya (Hopkalo) Coraci; and 1- wrestlers win The Comets are now 7-7 overall and Day; Classroom Valentine Parties. February 9, 2009 comprised of high school and col- national detectives who are just as year-old cousin Dominic Coraci of Macomb County, Michigan. He fall twice Baseball Softball Brandywine Super 6-3 in the conference. They will MIDDLE SCHOOL - Honor Club Coloma Public Schools and the lege-aged string, woodwind, brass bumbling as he is. Their mission: is the great-nephew of Ted and Lynn Attila of Watervliet. have played Edwardsburg by the The Coloma girls varsity basketball Trip to LMC; Dance, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Middle School team are proud to and percussion players. Steven Stop a globe-trotting thief who spe- Share a photo of your "Kute Kids" with your friends, neighbors, and relatives Association Six Tournament time you read this and will travel to team dropped a pair of games last HIGH SCHOOL - Boys Basketball present Alexis Kroschel, a fifth- Reed, orchestra conductor for St. cializes in stealing historical arti- who read the Tri-City Record. Make sure you write your kids' names on the £ The Watervliet varsity wrestling Berrien Springs this Friday, Febru- week as the Lady Comets fell to at Lawrence, Freshmen & JV at 5:30 grader, as "Studenti Joseph Public Schools, conducts the facts. back of the picture and include any other information about it you d like to see final registration Buchanan by a 34-24 score to start p.m. and Varsity at 7:15 p.m. of the Week." She is Lake Michigan Youth Symphony. in the paper, including mom and dad. grandma and grandpa, and so on. Send team traveled to Niles last Saturday, ary 13. He's Just Not That the week, before dropping a 44-37 Saturday, Feb. 14 the 10-year old The Jr. Prep Strings ensemble is for the photo to the Tri-City Record. P.O. Box 7. Watervliet. MI 49098. February 7, for the Brandywine signup is Feb. 15 Watervliet girls decision to Cassopolis. Recreation Council Signups at daughter of Chuck| string players with a minimum of Into You... Super Six wrestling meet and came Final signup for Coloma Hagar In their game against the Bucks, the South School, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 and Debbie Kro- one year of experience. Beth Oese- Romantic woes affect a group of home with the championship trophy. sweep Hartford Baseball Softball Association will Lady Comets kept it close as they Noon. NORTH SCHOOL - Elemen- schel of Coloma.I burg, assistant concertmaster with Baltimore singles and marrieds. The Panthers went 5-0 on the day in be held on Saturday, February 15, FEB 13 THRU FEB 19 The Watervliet girls varsity basket- trailed 8-7 after one quarter and 17- tary Basketball at High School. Alexis has three[ the SMSO and Artist in Residence in WNNAV.MOOR ET HEATRES.COM meets, with host Brandywine taking from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at Hagar The Uninvited... ball team played just one game last 12 at the half. It was a 28-19 game HIGH SC HOOL - Solo & Ensemble older siblings: Melissa (age 35), St. Joseph Schools, is conductor of *FRL-SAT "SAT-SUN second place at 4-1; Lawton taking Township Hall. After her mother's death and her week and the Lady Panthers made after three quarters, and the Bucks al SMC; Wrestling SAC Meet at Damon (23) and Josh (14). Also liv- the Jr. Prep Strings. third at 3-2; while Hartford, Athens, Call C. Myers at 463-3722 if you subsequent hospital stay, Anna Ry- LOMA 468-LOMA COLOMA the most of it by downing Hartford put it away from there. Martin, 10:00 a.m. ing al the Kroschel household is a The Prep Strings ensemble is for and Marcellus all going 1-4 in the have any questions. dell (Browning) returns home to be NEW IN TOWN 4:40 6:55 9:10*PG by a 55-40 score. The win was the Coloma had Julie Timm with 10 Monday, Feb. 16 Budgie parakeet named Herbie and more advanced middle school string tournament. with her sister (Krebbel) and father second of the season over the Lady points, while both Lindsey Cade and MIDDLE SCHOOL - Girls Basket- a dog named Bruiser. players. Rachel Cabanilla, orchestra BRIDE WARS 12:10 7:05 9:20*PG Watervliet wrestlers who went 5-0 (Strathaim) who is engaged to her Indians to complete a regular season Sam Ehlers added five points. Hartford Rec. ball al Home w/Hartford, 5:00 p.m. Miss Reed nominated Alexis for teacher at Upton Middle School and CORAL1NE 12:00 2:10 PG HOTEL FOR DOGS 2:20 4:30 PG on the day included Dan Isbrecht mother's former nurse. Anna is vis- sweep. Then in the game against the Lady HIGH SCHOOL - JV & Varsity this honor. In her nomination, she music theory teacher at St. Joseph FRIDAY THE 13TH 1:15 3:30 6:45 9:00*R (103 pounds), Ryan Teunissen (112), ited by her mother's ghost who Watervliet started the game with a HARTFORD'S PHILIP EARLS...goes high into the air for a shot Rangers, the Lady Comets stayed Council signups Girls Basketball (Senior Night) at said, "Alexis is someone who is fas- High School, conducts the Prep Jeremy Flagel (119), Travis Parrigin reveals that the woman is not who MICHIGAN 637-1662 SOUTH HAVEN 9-0 run and ended up leading the against Watervliet last Friday night, Feb. 6, as Kevin Bryce (#10), Alex close in this game as well. They Home w/Bangor, 5:30 p.m. cinated by life and wants to get the Strings. (145), Tyler Carr (152), and Chris set for Feb. 20 she pretends to be, leading to a con- 'USH 1:40**4:10 6:50 9:00* PG13 game by a 11 -4 count after one quar- Faultersack (#22), and Adam Wilkinson (#42) try to defend him. Earls trailed 8-7 after one quarter and 20- Tuesday, Feb. 17 most out of it. She is a delightful Students auditioning for Jr. Prep Saurbier (214). frontation between the women. rRTTnE13Tn 1:55**4:25 7:00 9:10*R ter. It was a 23-10 game at the half scored 19 points to lead Hartford in the 52-47 win. (Mike Leith photo) 18 at the half. Hartford Recreation Council will be HIGH SCHOOL - JV & Varsity young lady with a kind heart who is Strings and Prep Strings will be Watervliet wrestlers who went 4-1 Taken... IPAI'L BLART: MALL COP 2:10**4:40 6:40 8:25*PG before the Lady Panthers went on to Cass went on a 15-10 third-quarter holding baseball, softball and T-ball Boys Basketball at Home w/Bangor, pleasant to be around, works asked to perform a short piece of on the day included Brett Thumm DOMING SOON MA PEA GOES TO JAIL outscore their opponents 32-30 in season after suffering a loss to the Traver had 12 points; while Lindsey run to make it a 35-28 game before signups on Friday, February 20, 5:30 p.m. extremely hard, and challenges her- their choice and a scale representing A former spy (Neeson) relies on his (125) and Joe Isbrecht (160). the second half to notch the win. Panthers in their first meeting of the Drake added six points in the loss. matching the Lady Comets in the 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Red Arrow Ele- Wednesday, Feb. 18 self to be the best she can possibly their present level of technique and old skills to save his daughter WONDERLAND 683-1112 NILES Coloma wrestlers Rachel Sheffer had 27 points, 16 season earlier this year. The Lady Indians are now 8-5 over- fourth as each team scored nine mentary School. SOUTH SCHOOL - All-School be. She encourages those around her range. (Grace), who was kidnapped by PINK PANTHER 2 9:55 1:15 4:00 6:30 8:30 PG rebounds, six assists, and six blocks; This was a close game for most of all and 5-3 in the conference. points. Assembly, "Rain Forest," 10:30 a.m. to see and maximize their own po- Students auditioning for the Lake slave traders during her trip to Paris. CONFESSIONS SHOPAHOLIC 10:05 1:25 4:10 7:10 9:30 PG down Andie Hiler had 16 points and seven the way, with the Panthers taking a They will have played Gobies by Lindsey Cade had 16 points, includ- MIDDLE SCHOOL - Girls Basket- tential as well." Michigan Youth Symphony will Inkheart... Free snowmobile PAI L BLART: MALL COP 10:25 1:45 4:30 7:20 9:35 PG rebounds; Kati Jennings had six 9-8 first-quarter lead and both teams the time you read this; then travel to ing a pair of treys for the Lady ball at Home w/Decatur, 5:00 p.m. Hobbies for Alexis include art, play a piece of their choice from the A little girl (Bennett) rallies her Edwardsburg HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU 9:40 1:00 3:45 6:50 9:20 PG13 points; while Alex Spaulding added tied at the half at 25-25. Decatur on Thursday, February 12. Comets; Julie Timm had 10 points, HIGH SCHOOL - Quiz Bowl at karate, tennis, volleyball, swim- standard repertoire demonstrating friends - both real and imaginary - to The Coloma varsity wrestling team three points and seven rebounds. The Indians took a 34-30 lead after Safety Class AKEN Karleann Stankiewicz had four Saugatuck. 4:30 p.m. ming, and writing. In her spare time, their present skill level, in addition 10:15 1:35 4:20 6:40 8:35 PG13 Watervliet boys rescue her father (Fraser), a book- kept its undefeated conference re- Sarah Faulkner also added three three quarters and then held the lead points, while Shatoria Dancer added Thursday, Feb. 19 she enjoys reading her favorite to scales as required of MSBOA GRAN TORINO 9:501:103:55 7:00 9:25 R February 22 binder who can bring characters to cord intact last week as it downed points. for the rest of the game for the win. drop a pair three points. HALF DAY OF SCHOOL. SOUTH series "Harry Potter" and listening Proficiency I (available at the life by reading aloud, from the the Eddies 36-23 to improve to 5-0 The Lady Panthers are now 14-1 Philip Earls led the Indians with 19 The Lady Comets will now host Berrien County Sheriff's Depart- SCHOOL - Y5/Kindergarten Report to Green Day. Her favorite subject is SMSO Website) and sight-reading. • The Watervliet boys varsity basket- clutches of an evil-doer (Serkis). in the conference and 21-2 overall. overall and 8-0 in the conference. points, Brandon Chemugel had 11 Brandywine on Thursday, February ment, along with Driftskippers language arts and her favorite com- No accompaniment is necessary. ball team dropped a pair of games Cards Sent Home. MIDDLE Paul Blart: Mall Cop... Community Calendar Winners for the Comets included They will have played Blooming- points, Cameron Collins had 10 12. Snowmobile Club, is offering a SCHOOL - Wrestling at Lawrence, puter game is Rune Scape. Specific audition requirements are A.J. Tyler (103), Josh Galameau points, while Mike Poczik added six last week as it fell to Lake Michigan When a shopping mall is overtaken dale by the time you read and then Snowmobile Safety Class on Sunday, 5:00 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL - Fresh- Alexis has also has been on the posted on the Symphony's Website Sponsored as a community service by (112), Reuben Navarro (125), Luke points. Catholic by a 57-47 score before Coloma girls by a gang of organized crooks, it's will travel to Lawrence on Thursday, February 22, from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 men & JV Boys Basketball at Home Honor Roll, C.A.R.E., and has re- at www.smso.org. Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill Faultersack (130), Matt Kiser (140), The Indians are now 3-10 overall falling to Hartford by a 52-47 count. p.m., at the Berrien Springs Orono- up to the a mild-mannered security the 12th. w/Marcellus, 4:30 & 6:00 p.m.; JV ceived the presidential award at The second session of the Lake Send Community Calendar listings to: Tri-City Record, Bryan Sayre (145), and Huston Har- and 3-4 in the conference. In their game against the Lakers, the varsity bowling guard (James) to save the day. ko Township Public Safety Building Washington Elementary. Michigan Youth Orchestra will be- Hartford boys Panthers held an 8-7 first-quarter & Varsity Girls Basketball at Box 7, Watervliet, Ml 49098; Fax to (269) 463-8329; rison (152). Submitted by Bonnie Henry in Berrien Springs. When Alexis grows up, she wants to gin Monday, March 2, with re- Mv Bloody Hartford girls fall lead and the game was tied at 15-15 Marcellus, 4:30 & 6:00 p.m.; Varsity or E-mail to [email protected] down Panthers to Coloma varsity bowling coach The class is free and open to stu- Boys at Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.; be a writer. hearsals every Monday from 6:00- Comet boys down at the half. • Valentine 3-D... Listings must be renewed weekly; the listings deadline for to Watervliet The conference finals were original- dents 12 years old and older. Wrestling Team Districts at Covert, 8:30 p.m. at Opton Middle School. The second half was the difference Tom (Ackles) returns to his home- next week's newspaper is 12:00 noon on Monday. Rangers in OT split the season ly scheduled to take place at Coloma Parents are encouraged to attend 6:00 p.m. Rehearsals for Jr. Prep Strings and The Hartford girls varsity basketball as the Lakers outscored them for the town on the 10th anniversary of the Lanes on February 7 but due to a with their children. Watervliet Prep Strings will be from 6:00-7:30 Thursday, February 12, 6:30 p.m., "ABE LINCOLN PRESENTA- It seems like it always comes down The Hartford boys varsity basket- team played just one game last week win. Friday, Feb. 20 Valentine's night massacre that power failure the matches were Preregistration is required. To regis- p.m. Monday evenings at Upton TION BY RICHARD VEIT," Coloma Public Library Community to the wire when Coloma plays ball team downed Watervliet by a as the Lady Indians dropped a 55-40 Kevin Bryce led the Panthers with NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter Break. claimed the lives of 22 people. postponed to Monday, Feb. 9, for the ter, please e-mail marinediv@berri Middle School Middle School. Room; light refreshments will be served. Cassopolis in boys basketball. 52-47 score to gain a split for the decision to Watervliet. 23 points, Adam Wilkinson had nine Monday, Feb. 23 When another horrific event occurs girls and Wednesday, Feb. 11, for the encountv.org. The Lake Michigan Youth Sym- Friday, February 13, 6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., "ANNUAL FLOWER Last Friday was no exception as the The Lady Indians fell behind 11-4 points, Marco Montejano had six MIDDLE SCHOOL - Girls Basket- after Tom's appearance, he finds boys. Please include attendee's legal "Student of phony will perform in its annual AND CHOCOLATE SALE," fundraiser for Community Hospital Comets beat the Rangers for the sec- after one quarter and trailed 23-10 al points, while Cory Quinn and Dustin ball al Home w/Lawrence, 5:00 p.m. himself suspected of the deadly acts. Coloma's girls defeated Mattawan name, date of birth, gender, address, Side by Side Concert with the Auxiliary, at the hospital, Watervliet; and also at the Outpatient Therapy ond time this season by a basket or the half. They pretty much traded Blagg each added four points. MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL - Band 24 to 6 for the SMHSBC title for the and phone number. Please provide a SMSO on March 14 at the Mendel Hotel for Dogs... Clinic, 6040 Red Arrow Highway in Coloma from 8:00 a.m.-noon. less with the final score being 66-64 baskets in the second half but could Then in the loss to Hartford, the and Choir Pre-Festival Concert, 7:00 the Week" John's second year in a row; 2-game team parental contact phone number for Center; and all three ensembles will Orphaned teens Andi (Roberts) and Saturday, February 14, 9:00 a.ni.-12:00 noon, "WATERVLIET in overtime. never catch up. Panthers had the shots but could not p.m. FEBRUARY 9, 2009 series 1872, with a high team game students 17 and under. You will re- perform their Spring Concert at the Bruce (Austin) are sent to live with RECREATION COUNCIL BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL SIGN- After being tied at the end of regu- Kailee Weberg led Hartford with 21 buy a bucket. They struggled all Tuesday, Feb. 24 Watervliet Public Schools and the of 963. ceive a returned e-mail with your their aunt, which is just fine with the UP," at South Elementary School, Lucinda Lane. Registration fees are lation at 54-54, the Comets got a Glass points, including three treys; Audrey night but still found themselves in Mendel Center on Sunday, May 10. SOUTH SCHOOL - Blood Drive, eighth-grade team are proud to pres- High individual scores were: Me- registration confirmation. Members of the Lake Michigan kids until they meet a stray dog who $40 for T-Ball; $50 for ages up to 12; and $60 for over 12 year-olds. For pair of treys from Matt Page and two 1:00-6:00 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL - ent Kristen Schuler VINYL For more information, please visit Youth Orchestra have an opportuni- needs their help. The aunt is allergic information, call Bill Mannino at 468-7817 or Rick Liles at 463-4915. key free throws from Chris Dew Boys JV & Varsity Basketball al as this week's "Stu- REPLACEMENT the Sheriff's Website at www.bcsh ty to participate in sectionals with to dogs; the siblings decide to turn a Saturday, February 14, 5:30 p.m. start, "MARDI GRAS DINNER with about six seconds left to play to Home w/Grace Christian, 5:30 & dent of the Week." eriff.org. members of the SMSO, receive free nearby abandoned house into a DANCE," fundraiser for St. Joseph Catholic School's Teacher Salary seal the win. WINDOWS 7:00 p.m. Kristen is the tickets to SMSO concerts, as well as canine hostel. Fund, Nadrach Center (gym), Lucinda Lane, Watervliet. Dinner at 6:00; Both teams built leads as Friday's Custom Mirrors daughter of Michael enjoy a pizza party for all members. dance at 8:00. Live & silent auctions, cash bar & Yamaha scooter raffle. game had seven ties and eight lead Full Line Glass Shop Schuler and Jenni- mm'ii The registration fee for each semes- Saturday, February 15,2:00-4:00 p.m., "COLOMA HAGAR BASE- changes, with the biggest lead being Screen Repairs Countryside fer Ritter and ter covers ALL aspects of the pro- BALL SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION SIGNUP" at Hagar Township seven points, by both teams. Shawn Ritter and! (V cinema Pit Stop 834 SHOW OH I M at Plpmone cdekritiMclnena nain Coloma had T.J. Scott with 18 gram and is $95 if preregistered by Hall. Call C. Myers at 463-3722 if you have questions. 468-4227 By Mike Leith Academy Desiree Schuler. She has three sis- * Pass / Discount Ticket Rcstnct'ons Apply February 20. Registration fee is Monday, February 16, 3:15 p.m., "PRESENTATION ON 'FIRST points, Alex Roman with 16 points. 271 Paw Paw St. ters - Jenna, Mia and Isabella - and 0[_p MOVIES PRESENTED WITH Coloma $105 beginning February 21. The 100 DAYS' OF BARACK OBAMA'S PRESIDENCY" in the Blue Matt Page and Christian Piotrowski Well, here we go into another Honors List one brother. Mason. DLP DIGITAL CINEMA fee is reduced to $50 for additional CINEMA Lecture Hall at Lake Michigan College on the Napier Avenue Campus. NASCAR season; but this year there First Semester Kristen has lived in Watervliet her Mas imiruMmu TECHNOLOGY students of the same family. Free & open to the public. Call Kathy Tebell at (269) 927-8100, exten- is some uncertainty because of the entire life and has always attended Valid: Friday 2/13 economy. SIXTH GRADE A limited number of need-based sion 5056, for more information. Watervliet Public Schools. She is a - Thursday 2/19 Denture problems? HONOR ROl-l, scholarships are available for stu- Tuesday, February 17, 6:00-8:45 p.m., "AUDITIONS FOR LAKE That economy problem reared its member of the school choir. "When I met Dr. Getz and her staff I was treated very well. Kendra Baker, Alexandna Craft, dents who need assistance. For more ^Confessions of a MICHIGAN YOUTH SYMPHONY," at Upton Middle School, 800 head in several ways already for Kristen's favorite subject is English I felt like I'd known them for years. I explained what my Jola Griffin, Robert Johnson, Nicko- information, call the Symphony Shopaholic (PG) Maiden Lane, St. Joseph. Call the SMSO Office at (269) 982-4030 to NASCAR as several teams have /Language Arts because she says it's DONNA STRINE HONORED...Waterviiet Athletic Director Ken Dietz holds a jersey with 25 on it for Donna da Keefer, Charlie Kelley, Annaya Office at (269) 982-4030 during 12:45,3:30,6:35.9:35 schedule a 10-minute audition time. problems were with the dentures I had. merged or gone out of business. fun in class and she really likes her Strine who was honored at halftime of the Watervliet-Hartford boys game last Friday night, February 6, for Clint Bowyer is now the new fourth LaForest, Kayla Lewis, Brittany office hours. •Friday the 13th (R) Tuesday, February 17, 7:00 p.m., "SPEAKER WITH PRESIDEN- Dr. Getz listened to my concerns and took all of them into teacher, Mrs. Moerman. her 25 years - and counting - of service to the Watervliet basketball teams for scorekeeping. Pictured are: car for Richard Childress Racing Marbut, Abigail Pelaez, Robert Tel- 2:30,4:55,7:20, 9:50 TIAL MEMORABILIA COLLECTION" at North Berrien Historical After high school, she would like to consideration when she made my new dentures. (from the left) former Watervliet basketball coach Geoff Geisler, current girls varsity coach Jim Winter, schow, Michaela Warren, Ryan Wil- Museum in Coloma. Event is free and open to the public. and he also inherits points that be- go to dance school to pursue her "The International (R) Donna Strine, Ken Dietz, and former basketball coach Mike Waite. (Mike Leith photo) liams Tuesday, February 17, "DEADLINE FOR CITY OF WATERVLI- Boy, It's a pleasure to be able to crunch on vegetables, longed to Dale Earnhardt Inc. from dreams of becoming a professional 1:10,4:10, 7:10.10:00 SEVENTH GRADE Grief and divorce ET TAX PAYMENTS," City Hall. Treasurer Barb Schofield will also nuts, etc. These new dentures fit great!" M. Bryant last season. That is the result of dancer. Revolutionary Road (film) be available at City Hall from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, to some crazy mergers including DEI PRINCIPAL'S LIST Kristen's favorite quote is: "Do as 1 meetings begin (R) collect tax payments. No other business will be done that day. Welcoming New Smiles and Chip Ganassi Racing with Alexis Tober say, not as I do." Wednesday, February 18, 7:00 p.m., "GLAD-PEACH FESTIVAL Richard Childress Racing. Bobby HONOR ROLL When asked to describe herself, she Feb. 23 at Midway 1:00. 3:35,6:10, 8:45 ^ vv Darlene Getz DDS Computer Repair Ginn from Ginn Racing was also in Christina Balkin, Jamie Cheske, MEETING" at Coloma City Hall. All are welcome to attend. said, "Fun, caring, and sweet." *Coraline 3D (PG) the mix as he merged with DEI last Shania Edwards, Carolyn Jackson, Baptist Church Thursday, February 19, 6:00 p.m., "BERRIEN COUNTY RELAY ' Come see our new look When asked to name one place in Special 3D ticket pricing rules applv FOR LIFE KICKOFF" at First Church of God, gymnasium, 2627 Sometimes while vou wait! year. Ashley Kirby, Symone Sawyer, the entire world she would like to Griefthare Grief Recovery Support ,2:15.4:40. 7:05. 9:30 213 N. Paw Paw St., Coloma 468-5741 Niles Avenue, St. Joseph. For more information, call chairmen Jenny at Speaking of the economy, normally Hunter Williams visit, Kristen said "Los Angeles" Group and Divorce Care Weekly rPink Panther 2 (PG) (269) 930-9147 or Barb at (269) 468-8891. Sales AND SERVICE of both new and used computer systems. We repair the Daytona 500 is sold out months EIGHTH GRADE because she would like to become Seminar and Support Group for peo- 1:35,4:05. 6:30, 8:45 Thursday, February 19, 7:00 p.m., "FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY computers, printers, monitors (if it is attached to your computer, we can fix it!) in advance; but this season there are PRINCIPAL S LIST famous some day. ple who are separated or divorced MEETING" at Watervliet District Library. The meeting is open to the Attention Graduates tickets left, with less than a week to Nina Jesper, Callie Oviatt Her proudest moments are being an will start Monday, February 23, at |*He's Just Not That Into Youl Looking for a FAST Internet connection ? We know the public. For more information, please call Librarian Lois Hartmann at the race. Prices have been slashed so HONOR ROLL older sister. 6:15 p.m. PG13) 463-6383 or Anne Bayer at 463-7084. area and what is available for your location. much you can still buy a ticket for Jerrika Crump, Brandon Hall, Carly All of Kristen's teachers are very All meetings are at Midway Baptist 12:50. 3:50,6:50, 9:45 of the Class of2009 Friday, February 20,6:00-8:00 p.m., "HARTFORD RECREATION We do Networks ! Is your wireless network secure? about 60 bucks. Harris, Erica Lacy, Davaris Palmer, proud of her and say that she defi- Church, 7517 Red Arrow Highway, |'Push (PG13) COUNCIL SIGNUPS FOR SUMMER BALL" at Red Arrow Motels that usually charge S250 per Trajan Smith, Derek Stuch, Ali nitely deserves the recognition. Watervliet. Order your Graduation Cabling, design and configuration, security .... 12:15, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40,10:10 Elementary School. night and require a four-night mini- Thomas Congratulations, Kristen! If you have questions, call Pastor we have the tools and expertise to get the job done. Sunday, February 22,9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., "SNOWMOBILE SAFE- Announcements, Name mum are half full and charging $79 NINTH GRADE Dave Stowers al 463-3195. Taken (PG13) TY CLASS," at Berrien Springs Oronoko Township Public Safety per night right across from the race- PRINriPAL-S LIST H ill be held Februan' 17 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:40 Cards, Thank You Cards, Building, Berrien Springs. Class is free & open to students 12 and older. Local provider for... track. Tiffany Archer |*New In Town (PG) Preregistralion is required; e-mail to marinediv^ berriencountv.org. & Party Decorations in 1 read an article in the Orlando HONOR ROLL Student musician 4:45,7:05, 9:20 Sentinel that said the speedway is Anthony Baker, Jerrica Griffin, your school colors now! NEXTEL I IfeJ auditions set for The Uninvited (PG13) also running a promotion that lets David Jackson, Da'Jonte Oliver, Taking care of your disposal needs fans have as much food as they want 2:15,4:35,7:00, 9:15 DIRECTV. Jeana Scott, Michael Stakley Lake Michigan Family Friendly as well. IQTH GRADE Slumdog Millionaire (R) Orchard Hill Wide Selection... view the catalog at home! If this is happening at Daytona, HONOR ROLL Pay-to-Play 1:00,3:45, 6:30. 9:15 JJJ WILDBLUE Clltei which is the first race of the season d sh Hfcn tptrt UMtrar. out •* tue Muc Youth Orchestra Shipping N K I W () K K wireless Hillary Espinal, Preston Nickell, Games and the crown jewel of NASCAR, I Southwest Michigan Symphony Or- I Hotel for Dogs (PG) Shana Rosebud, Rianca Washington 12:15.2:30 Sanitary Landfill Tri-City Record wonder what attendance at some of chestra (SMSO) is seeking student Movie Rentals^ , Don't get "Geeked" bring your computer troubles to Watervliet 11TH GRADE We have the future events will be this year. musicians to become members of DVD & VHS Players I Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG) 3290 Hennessey Rd., Watervliet As far as the racers go, Joey Logano PRINCIPAL'S LIST 1:05. 3:20. 5:35, 7:50.10:05 the Lake Michigan Youth Sym- 137N. Main St, Watervliet Tri-County Computer Services seems to be getting the most atten- Amanda Tober Movie Library phony. Auditions will be held by I Gran Torino (R) 463-5588 tion as he has taken Tony Stewart's HONOR ROLL 139 N. Main St. Watervliet appointment from 6:00 to 8:45 p.m. 1:50.4:30. 7:10. 9:50 Open Monday - Friday 7a.m. - 4:30p.m., 463-6397 ride and will drive the #20 Home Kyle Davis, Alex Duffy, Kyle Duffy 463-4024 104 N. Main St, Watervliet Tuesday, February 17, at Upton Mon-Thur 1-10 Fri& Sat 1-11 Sunl-8 Depot car for Joe Gibbs Racing. Linda Fetkc, Kristopher Yates Custom Made Jewelry / r.flurr hi ni" Saturday 7a.m. -12 Noon Middle School, 800 Maiden Lane in NTMUTA* .IHIT piiblmhi'il unfkv/iinck Credit Cards & Checks Accepted The wait is over, though, so let's go (269^ 463-4963 Email; [email protected] racing. ( 10 Tri-City Record February 12, 2009 property is located north of Red Adjourned 9:05 p.m. ' The Watervliet Charter Township 90 days served, four years proba- Arrow Hwy., east of the Watervliet Summary submitted by Patricia will hold the March 2009 Board of tion, and fines and costs for assault February 12, 2009 Tri-City Record II Public Notices & Want Ads Fruit Exchange, west of Godfrey Ct. Bambrick, Clerk. A complete copy Review meetings at the Watervliet with intent to do great bodily harm Paw Paw Lake Almanac Tri-City Area Outdoor News and south of the CSX Railroad right- is available at the above address. Township Hall, 4959 M-140 Hwy., less than murder on October 3, Ellis drain and have the Drain Com- innocence he spoke, "Grandpa, my began to pick up. Two years later of-way at 7870 Elm St. Further- Watervliet, Michigan. The dates are 2008, in the City of Benton Harbor were. It was life. Tri-Citv Area WANT ADS missioner attend our March 9, 2009, maybe they will be worth something the United States was attacked by delavan / l22%comcast. net more, in keeping with the Watervliet PUBLIC NOTICE as follows: against a 9-year-old boy. For sale, for rent, help wanted, Board meeting to answer questions. again some day " the Empire of Japan. Two years Next Week: More about stuff... Charter Township Future Land Use Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 10:30 a.m. Joseph Preston Dilts, Benton Har- lost & found, work wanted, Approved resolution to adopt the The old man answered somberly, That's Some Chill: It was so cold Plan, the Planning Commission has CITY OF later, the boy of the Great Fishing personal announcements, Organizational Meeting bor, 14-60 months in prison with poverty exemption income guide- "No, they're just gone." Depression enlisted in the U.S. last week that I saw several lawyers thank-you notes, etc. chosen to rezone two additional WATERVLIET BOARD OF REVIEW MEETINGS credit for 40 days served and $1,540 lines and asset test. "But maybe. Grandpa?" he said Navy. He did not recall the years of with their hands in their own pock- $12.00 p#r ad of 25 words. parcels (11-21-0022-0052-01-7 & This year the deadline for paying Monday, March 9, 2009 fines and costs for retail fraud, 1st Approved Salary Resolutions for with a question in his voice. the Depression as bad. They just ets. www.funnyhumor com & Hunting 11-21-0022-0052-02-5) in the same 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. degree, from Martin's in St. Joseph Add lOd a word over 25 words. 2009-2010 for the Supervisor taxes without penalty is extended to Calmly, the old man said, "No, block from the same M2-lndustrial, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Township on October 30, 2008. Repeat same ad for $2 less. ($13,608.00), Treasurer Tuesday, February 17, as reflected that's the end of it." The boy didn't Add $2 to border want ad. General to C-Commercial zoning. Deshon Cordal Roberts, Benton Van Buren County American Red Cross presents: Report ($14,563.00), Clerk ($13,260.00) on tax bills. The extended date is the understand, but he sensed something Add $2 for tear sheet. These parcels front on the north side 'I\iesday, March 10, 2009 Harbor, 93 days in jail with credit and trustees 1,225.00 and $70.00 result of the usual timely filing date bad had happened. Second annual Garden and By Bill Scott of Red Arrow Hwy., also east of the 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for 93 days served for operating a Ad must b» paid In advance per meeting). of February 14 falling on the week- The next few years went by, as they williamscott4365(a sbcglobal.net V Watervliet Fruit Exchange and west AD PLACEMENT DEADLINE end and the federal holiday. Presi- 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. motor vehicle while intoxicated on do for the very young. President 18 NOON ON TUESDAYl Meeting adjourned at 8;30 p.m. Landscaping Expo, March 7 & 8 of Godfrey Ct. located at 7857 and dent's Day, observed on Monday. November 2, 2008, in Benton Char- Respectfully submitted, Hoover was replaced by Franklin 8830 Hwy. M-140, P.O. Box 67, Tri-City Record 7879 Red Arrow Hwy. All interest- The law states that the timely pay- AH classifications are at a 1.0 factor. ter Township. The second annual Garden and Garden Design, The New York Debra A. Grieser Delano Roosevelt. The election in Fishing Berrien Center, MI 49102; or by ed parties are invited to attend the 138 N. Main 8tv Box 7 ment deadline must fall on a busi- Appointments can be made at the Christopher Michael Robinson Sr., 1932 was followed with the Na-tion- Landscaping Expo, sponsored by Times, Horticulture and Old-House Bainbridge Township Clerk Free Fishing Weekend...The phone at (269) 461-6601. Watervliet, Ml 40098 hearing and be heard. Written corre- Watervliet Township Hall, 4959 M- Hartford, 270 days in jail with cred- By Delavan Sipes Van Buren County American Red Journal. They have been planted on (269) 463-6397 April 13, 2009 ness day, thus the extension to al Reconstruction Act (NRA), the spondence will be accepted either by The sun hung low in the winter sky. Cross, will be held on Saturday, national TV by Martha Stewart and weekend of February 14 and 15 has E-mail racordOI2k.com Tuesday. While City Hall will be 140 Hwy., Watervliet, Michigan; or it for 46 days served, five years pro- Works Progress Administration May 11,2009 Long purple shadows of stately oaks been designated a Free Fishing Credit Card Payment Accepted mail to the Watervliet Charter Town- closed on Monday in observance of you may call (269) 463-5113. If you bation, and $2,520 fines and costs March 7, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and they grow today at historic sites June 8, 2009 (WPA) and the Rural Electrification Hunting are reached far from shore, contrasting Weekend. The Department of Na- ship Hall at P.O. Box 384, Water- the holiday, the Treasurer will hold unable to attend the Board of for attempted aggravated stalking in Act (REA). Sunday, March 8, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 from Mount Vernon to Alcatraz. July 13, 2009 sharply with the brilliant snow. As tural Resources has two weekends a 2009 Michigan Deer and Turkey FOR RENT vliet, MI 49098; faxing to (269) office hours on Saturday, February Review, you may make an applica- October 2008. p.m., at the ISD Conference Center A landscape historian and preserva- August 10, 2009 The boy's stepfather was jobless, so tion the sun traveled westward, the shad- located at 490 S. Paw Paw Street in year when we can fish without a Spectacular...February 13, 14 and COLOMA...nice, clean, safe. 1 BR, 463-4808, or personally delivered to 14, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. for the pur- through the mail. All applica- Karla Paige Boyd, Benton Harbor, they went north in Michigan to a lit- tionist for over 25 years, Kunst has September 14, 2009 ows moved east - a huge lever - with license. The second weekend is in 15 at the Lansing Center in down- 1 Bath; all utilities included. TV; the attention of the Zoning Admin- pose of collecting taxes only. No tions by ma^ must received by 30 days in jail with credit for seven Lawrence. taught landscape history at Eastern October 12, 2009 tle town in the center of the state. th sun at one end; shadow at the other; Admission is $5 per person; chil- June. Be advised that size and catch town Lansing. This exhibit is for perfect for retirement living on a istrator any time prior to the opening other business will be transacted on e Watervliet Charter Township days served, five years probation. Lake City. His stepfather, worked Michigan University. He has lec- November 9, 2009 with the oak as the fulcrum. How dren under the age of 5 are free. limits still apply. serious Deer and Turkey hunters fixed budget, $575. Call (269) 921- of the hearing. that day. Office no later than 2:00 p.m. on completion of a GED or high school for a friend in a gas station, cut tured for numerous horticultural December 14, 2009 real the sun, yet how nebulous the This is a great family event. The St. Joseph and Paw Paw rivers... who wish to learn more about new 3024. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NO- This is being done for the conven- March 10, 2009. diploma program, $8,059.99 restitu- marsh hay, and helped cut ice from organizations including the Phila- January 11. 2010 shadow. That was Friday. first 100 people will receive a With the warmer temperatures, fish- decoys and hunting techniques. (2-5. 2-12. 2-19-09-TCR) TICE that Watervliet Charter Town- ience of taxpayers who may be Patricia Boile tion, and $ 1,800 fines and costs for s Lake Missaukee for local use. Their delphia Flower Show, Williamsburg February 8, 2010 Saturday morning, before sunrise, reusable fabric bag. ing is picking up near the dams at There will be many seminars on var- ship will provide necessary and rea- working on the Tuesday, February Watervliet Charter Township attempted larceny in a building on home from June to mid-November Garden Symposium, Chicago Bota- FOR SALE March 8, 2010 folks awoke to icicles streaming Features will include a free Kids Watervliet and Berrien Springs. Try ious hunting topics, all free with a sonable auxiliary aids and services, I7deadline and who want to pay in Assessor August 15, 2008 in Benton Charter was a wall tent, with a small pot- nic Gardens, Texas Master Garden- 1 SPACE...at North Shore Memory March 29, 2010 - Annual Meeting water. Most of the snow on the lake Make & Take and a Silent Auction early morning for steelhead and paid admission. This is a great such as signers for the hearing person. As always, the drop box (2-12. 2-19, 2-26-09-TCR) Township during her employment at belly wood stove for heat. For the ers, Garden Clubs of America, plus Gardens in the Garden of the Good (2-12-09-TCR) was gone. Puddles of water lay per- featuring Fiskar Hand tools. Vendors evening for walleye. father/son getaway or even a valen- impaired and audio tapes of printed located in the City Hall parking lot is the Meijers store. following two years they lived in a many more. His old garden in Ann Shepherd. Best offer. Call 1-480- fectly still on the ice. Snow on land featuring "garden pretties" will Arbor is rich in historic plants and Area lakes...The warm tempera- tine gift for the lady hunters. Cost is: PUBLIC NOTICE material being considered at the available 24/7. Courts Joshua Shawn Cobb, Bridgman, 16- 10'xl5' cabin with a pot-belly stove 747-7790. had decreased by half. Morning tem- include garden clubs. Master Gar- equally historic weeds. tures have melted a lot of the ice but, Adults - S9 per day, $16 for two hearing upon four (4) business days Barb Schofield 60 months in prison and $3,857.40 and a kerosene cook stove. Each (2-12. 2-19-09-TCR) WATERVLIET Berrien County perature was 45F. Was winter disap- deners, and others. They will be on if you can get out on the ice to do a days, or S21 for three days; S7 for notice by contacting the Office of Watervliet City Treasurer fines and costs for attempted break- night the boy brought the rumble On Sunday, March 8, at 10:30 a.m., pearing? Was Punxsutawney Phil hand to teach valuable garden infor- the featured speaker will be Amy little fishing, you might want to try Hunter Safety Class grads 12-18; FOR RENT CHARTER Zoning Administrator at the above (2-12-09-TCR) St. Joseph ing and entering a building with in- seat from the Chevrolet Coupe into wrong about the weather? Wouldn't mation. Lockhart, Administrator of the Van Van Auken or Magician Lakes for and $3 for youth 6-11 first-year address or by phoning (269) 463- ten, t0 co,nmit larceny on May 26 the cabin to use as a bed. On Mon- 2 BEDROOM...remodeled house in TOWNSHIP Compiled from the files ' perch or crappie. Spikes, wax hunters (who completed the Hunter 5113. 2009 BOARD OF , 2008, in Lake Township. an early spring be appreciated? Lunch will be available both days Buren Conservation District. She Coloma. NO PETS. $565 per month day, before school, he carried two worms and minnows have been PLANNING at the Berrien County Nathaniel Dawayne Lee, St. Joseph, Kid's view of the for an extra cost. will speak on Winter Conservancy Safety Class between January 2008 plus deposit; references required. Robert Lohr REVIEW NOTICE buckets of water from the well to the Proceeds from this event will go to for the Home Gardener. Topics such working at about sunset. and Feb. 12, 2009) are free (with (2-12. 2-19-09-TCR) Zoning Administrator 210 days in jail with credit for 101 Great Depression cabin so his mother could do the COMMISSION Bainbridge Township Courthouse The Fishin' Hole 2's Best of the proof of course completion). Go to (2-12-09-TCR) days served and $1,520 fines and Red Cross Disaster Relief Services. as conserving water, making rain (Compiled by Annette Christie) It was late fall in 1929. His grandfa- washing. Then he brought in some NOTICE OF 7315 Territorial Road Several respected speakers will be barrels, and draught resistant plants Best Ice Fishing Tournament stand- www.deerinfo.com for more details ORDER FOR costs for domestic violence, 3rd of- ther was going to the bank. Did he firewood No one thought much of it. • Watervliet, MI 49098 Sanford Titus Proctor, Benton Har- featured this year. On Saturday, will be highlighted. ings are as follows: and times. PUBLIC HEARING WATERVLIET j . . „ fense, on August 6, 2008, in Benton want to go along? The great bond In 1935, the boy's grandfather died. SERVICE BY 2009 BOARD OF REVIEW bor, 180 days in jail w.th credit for Todd Williams is in the lead for Watervliet Rod and Gun Club charter Townshi between the boy and grandfather March 7, at 9:30 a.m., Daniel Green At 1:30 p.m., Maggie Chapman TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROP- CHARTER MEETING SCHEDULE There was a modest inheritance, but crappie and JR Metz and Bobbie 50 d erVed and S308 flneS and will speak. Green is a well-known from Twixwood Nurseries will Bus Trip to Cabela's^.The Water- PUBLICATION/ ERTY OWNERS OF THE CHAR- n • i. • j t _• n . . T l Bryan James Muffo, Berrien provided the answer. They walked it was enough to make a down pay- TOWNSHIP The Bainbridge Township Board of costs for breaking and entering into s • 6, . • • •. .• local willow furniture maker. Green speak on Interesting and Steppahle Meachum are tied for the lead in the vliet Rod and Gun Club has char- POSTING AND TER TOWNSHIP OF WATERVLI- hand-in-hand from the house where ment on a house on the east side of Review for 2009 will be held at the a building with the intent to commit "as se^ed and S fines will make a piece of willow furni- Groundcovers. Twixwood Nurseries bluegill division. tered an Indian Trails bus for a trip ET, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHI- PLANNING the boy was bom, just a few blocks Detroit. The Depression was still in NOTICE OF ACTION Bainbridge Township Hall 7315 larceny on February 7. 2008, in and costs for domestic vio)en(;e on ture right before your eyes and do so in Berrien Springs specializes in The next day scheduled for the ice to Cabela's in Dundee, Michigan, on to the bank. full swing, but the boy had not been GAN, AND ALL OTHER INTER- COMMISSION Territorial Road, on the following Benton Charter Township. . fishing tournament will be on STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDI- with a great deal of humor. The item "steppable groundcovers," which March 14 from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 ESTED PERSONS: October 14, 2008, in Berrien Town- He stood beside his grandfather as aware of being particularly affected dates. Charles Fredrick Snow, Benton he makes will be donated to the are low in height and spread non- Saturday, February 14. Hey, guys, p.m. Cabela's, the popular outdoor CAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ship. the old man pushed some papers by it. School continued, as did sum- BE IT HEREBY NOTICED that the Tuesday, March 3, 9:00 A.M. = Harbor, 90 days in jail with credit can this work for a Valentine's Day JXDICACCIRCUIT Robert Alan Harrison, Paw Paw, Silent Auction. invasively and are very hardy plants. retail store, is as much a wildlife Watervliet Charter Township Plan- PUBLIC HEARING through the cage to the bank teller. mers on his uncle's farm. There was Organizational Meeting for 60 days served, two years proba- Keynote speaker Scott Kunst, who For more information, you may call gift? There is a SI5 entry fee. museum as it is a retail store. CASE NO. 08-3485-DO-D 120 days in jail with credit for one The teller looked careftilly at the always food on the table. ning Commission will conduct a TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROP- Monday, March 9, 9:00 A.M. to tion, $872.19 restitution, and $2,200 Outdoorsmen's Chili Supper... The trips schedule is: Court address; day served, three years probation, is the owner of Old House Gardens the Van Buren County Red Cross public hearing on Tuesday, March 3, ERTY OWNERS OF THE CHAR- papers. After what seemed a long There was turmoil in Europe as the 12:00 P.M. fines and costs for breaking and in Ann Arbor, will speak at 1 ;30 p.m. office during business hours Berrien Center Bible Church is host- 8:00 a.m. - show up at the Club- 811 Port St. 180 day sobriety tether, 480 hours time to the boy, the teller spoke. Nazi party took over Germany. 2009, at 7:05 p.m. at the Watervliet TER TOWNSHIP OF WATERVLI- And 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. = entering into a building with the ing their Outdoorsmen's Chili Sup- house for coffee and donuts; St. Joseph, MI 49085 community service, and $2,840 His topic will be Antique Gardens: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 Charter Township Hall, 4959 M-140 ET, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHI- Clearly he had known the old man The situation was misread by near- Appeal Hearing intent to commit larceny on Novem- American Home Landscapes 1800- a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at (269) 621-6456. per on February 26 at 6:00 p.m. The 8:15 a.m. sharp - bus departs with a 269-983-7111 fines and costs for operating while for some time, because he called ly everyone. The English Prime Hwy., Watervliet, Michigan. The GAN, AND ALL OTHER INTER- Tuesday, March 10, 1:00 P.M. to ber 4, 2008, in Benton Charter 1940. Kunst's business is the coun- evening's guest speaker will be break about halfway; Plaintiff name and address intoxicated, 3rd offense, on October him by name. "I'm sorry, Bert. They Minister felt that all was well. The purpose of the hearing is to consider ESTED PERSONS; 4:00 P.M. Township. try's only mail-order source devoted Derrick Filkins of Fly Masters of 10:30 a.m. - arrive at Cabela's for a Suzann Marie Clemons-Oakes 25, 2008, in Niles Township. aren't worth a nickel." He pushed United States chose a policy of iso- Give your special a request for a special land use per- BE IT HEREBY NOTICED that the And 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.= Donna Lynn Campbell, Three Oaks, entirely to antique flower bulbs. Indianapolis. His topic for the even- day of exploring and workshops; 1434 Mulberry Lane Alexander Richard Ott, Bridgman, the papers back to the old man. lation - the problems overseas were mit by Randy Schultz for the use of Watervliet Charter Township Plan- Appeal Hearing 180 days in jail with credit for one Since its founding in 1993, its valentine a subscription ing will be "Lessons on the River." 3:30 p.m. - bus departs, with a break St. Joseph, MI 49085 ^ one day in jail with credit for one Bert said, "Thank you, Hiram." not ours. an existing structure for storage pur- ning Commission will conduct a The Board of Review will meet as day served, five years probation, Tickets are available at no charge about halfway; Defendant name and address day served 24 months ptobatlon Then he and the boy left the bank. unique, endangered and amazing to the Tri-City Record! In 1939, Germany invaded Poland. (donations will be accepted to cover poses. Schultz plans to provide in- public hearing on Tuesday, March 3, moTQ days as deemed neces- $116,209.86 restitution, 125 hours S4>550 restitutjon 200 hours of heirlooms have been featured in 6:00 p.m. - arrive at the Clubhouse. David Leon Oakes The boy was deep in thought. In World War II had begun. The econo- See Page 4 side only storage for boats, automo- 2009, at 7:10 p.m. at the Watervliet sary to hear questions, protests, and communit^um.uuuyy 3cservice.y.cc,, a..anud ^/$2,37u 0 rnmmiinitv «„h Wc anH costs) by contacting Ben Blackis- This trip is open to the public. Cost Plaintiff attorney Krt* 'mifr Fine Gardening,..Country. Living, biles, RVs, etc., at the building locat- Charter Township Hall, 4959 M-140 equalize the 2009 assessments, finefiness and costss foforr embezzlementt ~t« fnr hot™-im/a«uw ^HHporpp •Vl' ..ri I . ton at: Bemen Center Bible Church, is $30 per member and $33 per guest ROBERT B. LUTZ t0 ro ed at 7870 Elm St. The property is Hwy., Watervliet, Michigan. The By board resolution, residents are over $50,000 but less than $100,000 on a le 0f()ccas°^ in Weesaw (lunch is extra). (P32588) located north of Red Arrow Hwy., purpose of the hearing is to consider bi protest by letter, provided from her former employer, Bridg- T iiip Seats are limited and are going fast; 320 Main St. a e owns east of the Watervliet Fruit Ex- a request by Diana K. Morlock to protest letter is received prior to man Family Dental Care located in ri i^t so, for tickets and instructions, mail St. Joseph. MI 49085 Gonzalo Padron, Hartford, 330 days change, west of Godfrey Ct. and rezone her property at 4733 E. Bald- your check to: 269-983-0658 March 3, 2009. Bridgman. in jaii with credit for 73 days served north of the CSX railroad right-of- win Ave. from Rl-B Single Family - The tentative ratios and the estimat- Gory Hubbard, Niles, 90 days in ^ a . Please call on us for quality products and professional services WRG - Bus Trip, P.O. Box 434 TO ; DAVID LEON OAKES $120 flnes and costs for oper t way in the former Richards Building Residential to C-Commercial. The ed multipliers for each class or real jail, two years probation, and $ 1,740 , Watervliet, MI 49098 IT IS ORDERED ; ing a motor vehicle while intoxlcat Supply building. All interested par- property number is 11-21-4660- property and personal property for fines and costs for attempted utter- 27 The Watervliet Rod and Gun Club is You are being sued by plaintiff in ed 3rd offense on September ties are invited to attend the hearing 0174-01-8. If rezoned, the lot, it is offering a concealed pistol class to this court to obtain a divorce. You 2009 are as follows: ing and publishing in September, 200g in the VilJage of Berrien ACCOUNTING - TAX PREP BUILDER COMPUTER Sales & Service and be heard. Written correspon- intended, will be used for parking Agricultural 50.00%.... 1.0000 2008, in the City of Niles by offer- prepare you to get a license (also must file your answer or take other Springs dence will be accepted either by expansion of the Wesco Conveni- Commercial 50.00% 1.0000 known as CCW). Classes are held action permitted by law in this court .u. ^ ; „ ing counterfeit $20 bills for payment Mario Emanuel Abbott, Watervliet, LOSHKOIXiH CONSTRUCTION Tri-County Computer Services mail to the Township Hall at P.O. ence Store. All interested parties are Residential 50.00% 1.0000 DRAKE BUSINESS SYSTEMS each month. This NRA class costs address above on or before April 3, at the McDonald s. 45 days in jail with credit for one COMPANY Box 384, Watervliet, MI 49098; fax- invited to attend the hearing and be Developmental....50.00%.... 1.0000 Aguilar Hampton, Benton Harbor, ^ 104 N. Main St. $100 and includes an attorney ex- 2009. If you fail to do so, a default day seTy 12 months probation Monthly Accounting & Bookkeeping Prompt ing to (269) 463-4808, or personally heard. Written correspondence will Timber Cutover....50.00%... 1.0000 72 months-20 years in prison and plaining Michigan law and four judgment may be entered against and flnes and costs for operating a TAX SERVICES Watervliet delivering to the attention of the be accepted either by mail to the industrial 50.00%.... 1.0000 $120 fines and costs for assault with a d, 2nd P rofessional hours on the range. you for the relief demanded in the motor vehicle while intoxic te Kenneth L. Sutton Computer Problems? Registration for the next class is Zoning Administrator any time prior Watervliet Charter Township Hall at Personal Property.50.00%.... 1.0000 great bodily harm of less than mur- 0ffcnSe Lincdn (S& complaint filed in this case. Knowledgeable to the actual start of the hearing. P.O. Box 384, Watervliet, MI 49098; American with der against Thaddeus Hockett on T0Wnshj0 ' '• Call us! Tuesday, February 17, from 6:00 to Sharon Hacker BILL LOSHBOUGH PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NO- faxed to (269) 463-4808, or person- Disabilities (ADA) Notice August 16,2008, in the City of Ben- Dwayne Lee Goodale Watervliet, 7:00 p.m., at the Clubhouse. If you Deputy County Clerk 416 N. Main Street General Contractor (269) 463-3138 269 463-4963 (go-fix-me) need more information or want to (2-12. 2-19.2-26-09-TCR) TICE that Watervliet Charter Town- ally delivered to the attention of the The Township will provide neces- ton Harbor. n months probation,' $8,253 11 P.O. Box 296, Watervliet Ml 49098 9402 Red Arro^ Highway FAX (269) 463 8329 ship will provide necessary and rea- Zoning Administrator any time prior sary reasonable services to individu- Bryan H. Adams, Sawyer, 365 days rMt4tlltiftn „nA a'H ' t9 fftr reserve your spot in this class, call Watervliet, Michigan 49098 CELL (269) 208-4051 Fax 463-4964 email: [email protected] sonable auxiliary aids and services, to the actual start of the hearing, Ph. (269) 463-7211 Fax 463-7154 (269) 468-3837 or 468-7875. PUBLIC NOTICE als with disabilities at the Board of in jail with credit for 35 days served we|fare fraud via failure to provide such as signers for the hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NO- The February class will be held on Review meeting upon (7) days and $361.85 fines and costs for information in an 3™^ over $500 BAINBRIDGE impaired and audio tapes of printed TICE that Watervliet Charter Town- February 19 and 21. not"*- breaking and entering a building during ^ rime frame of January 1, DRUG STORE & GIFTS EXCAVATION INTERNET PROVIDER TOWNSHIP material being considered at the ship will provide necessary and rea- Contact: Deb Grieser, 7315 Territor- with the intent to commit larceny on 2005-September 30, 2007. Coming May 9 is Ladies Day, of- hearing upon four (4) business days sonable auxiliary aids and services, ial Road, 269-468-8040 September 8, 2008 in Sawyer. He Keith Jonathan Busick, Three Oaks, fered as a public service to help REGULAR BOARD Main St. Pharmacy & Gifts RESIDENTIAL Tired of getting kicked off? notice by contacting the Office of such as signers for the hearing Board of Review Members: Jeff also received a sentence of 120 days , COMMERCIAL ladies feel more comfortable around 2Mg momhs in prison with cred t formerly Beify Drug Store MEETING Zoning Administrator at the above impaired and audio tapes of printed INDUSTRIAL firearms. This is an entry-level class Morlock. Arthur Scherer, Larry in jail with credit for 51 days served, for 63 days served and $3,905 fines [xcavatin; kick back with CitvNets DEMOLITION for the novice. Ladies will learn how address or by phoning (269) 463- material being considered at the Smith, Sharon Jollay, Secretary of two years probation, and $2,160 for ^ costs for fajling t0 register as a Prescriptions Vitaniins FEBRUARY 9, 2009 CONTRACTOR 5113. hearing upon four (4) business days to safely inspect, handle and store ~Boar d" of Revie' w attempted larceny from a person on SeX offender as required by the Sex Over-the-counter medicines Internet Service Provider SYNOPSIS 1 Robert Lohr notice by contacting the Office of (2-12,2-19,2-26-09-TCR) Grading. Basements, Land Clearing Mini Equipment for firearms as well as shooting them. October 23,2008, in St. Joseph Twp. offender Register Act 1 "Where Local is Better" Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Hallmark Greeting Cards Sewer. Water & Septic Systems Small Spaces Zoning Administrator Zoning Administrator at the above Dameon Lamont Watson, South Henly Lee Gnffini Benton Harbor • Complete Site Development Excavators. Backhoe, Coloma Rod and Gun Club by the ringing of the bell by Gwen • Snow Removal Dozer, Bobcats. Unlimited Access for Just $20/mo. (2-12-09-TCR) A Firearms and Archery/Bow address or by phoning (269) 463- Bend, Indiana, committed to state 12.30 months ^ prison with credit Yankee Candles Unique Gifts • Sand. Gravel, Slag. Fill & Topsoil Semi-Dumps and Eisner. Present - Jollay, Grieser, PUBLIC NOTICE • All Types of Trucking Flatbed Trucking Sign up Todayll Call 269-621-4884 5113. prison for 48-270 months and fines for „ ^ served and $120 flnes Hunters Safety Class is to be con- Epple, Baiers, Yetzke. Or visit www.citynets.com PUBLIC NOTICE Robert Lohr MARCH 2009 and costs for unarmed robbery on ^ costs for attempted retail fraudi 387 N. Main St. 269-925-0806 or 269-208-0721 ducted February 23, 24 and 25 for Approved Jan. 12, 2009, minutes as Zoning Administrator December II, 2006, in Niles Town- lst degree on 0ctober ^ 200g in Watervliet 463-3164 FREE ESTIMATES, LICENSED & INSURED Toll free 1-866-621-4884 Firearms Safety, with a Certification written. WATERVLIET BOARD OF REVIEW (2-12-09-TCR) ship. Course for Archery the 26th. Times Approved payment of bills'payroll Benton Charter Township at the CHARTER MEETINGS Ricky Wayne Johnson, Benton Har- of classes are from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. totaling $23,464.11. Meijers store. TOWNSHIP WATERVLIET Watervliet Charter Township bor, 365 days in jail with credit for MARINA RESALE SHOP TRASH COLLECTION A DNR representative will be on site Approved payment of midmonth on the 27th when testing will be con- bills totaling $4036.18. PLANNING CHARTER th When; Sunday. February 15 - 6-8;30p.m. SERVICE Large selection & •J'UMH'l ducted. Received reports from Supervisor, COMMISSION TOWNSHIP % The range exercise, along with Treasurer, Building Department. As- al Where; Santamello's Glenlord Restaurant & Pizzeria You've tried STORAGE graduation exercises, will be held on NOTICE OF 4959 M-140, 2*4 A^^- Stevensville Clothes & Outer Wear the rest, now sessing Department, Sheriffs Saturday, Feb. 28. Department, and report by Supervi- PUBLIC HEARING Watervliet, MI 49098 SALES Furniture - Jewelry - Toys try the BEST! Sign up by calling Larry Lute at sor Jollay on MTA conference. Tickets: TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROP- REGULAR MEETING Available at the Door $20 per Da ighter Shoes - Purses - Collectibles (269) 468-3416 or 208-1116 or by Adopted resolution not to collect jim & Donna Vollmer ERTY OWNERS OF THE CHAR- (extra daughters $10 each) 330 N.M- 140 calling the Club at 468-6745. 1/19/09 7 p.m. Ownm Watervliet. Ml 49098 Summer Taxes for Lake Michigan TER TOWNSHIP OF WATERVLI- Another option is to come out to the Online: wyyw coast fm on M-140.4 mil«» south of 1-94 269-463-6511 LEE S BOUTIQUE College. ET, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHI- SYNOPSIS across from Grace Chrislifln H.S. 269-424-5432 Club on Sunday mornings, get some Approved meeting dates for April 3290 Hennessey Road Watervliet. Ml GAN, AND ALL OTHER INTER- Call to order at 7:00 pm. All board Email: mpmstflocallink.net 262 Paw Paw Street breakfast, and meet the club mem- 2009- March 2010. ESTED PERSONS: members present. Tahoe Pontoons Evinrude E-Tec Coloma 468-4199 269-463-3232 1-800-246-5992 bership. Check us out. Larry and his Approved motion to consult anor- BE iT HEREBY NOTICED that the Approved; Minutes of 12/15/08 crew of trainers have been highly ney regarding Summer Tax adminis- Watervliet Charter Township Plan- meeting , Special meetings 12/22/08 touted by the state DNR officers as tration fee. ning Commission will conduct a and 1/14/09; Sub-Board/Committee WATER PUMPS one of the best firearms/hunter safe- Approved 2 year renewal of Termi- public hearing on Tuesday March 3, appointments; Resolution to Waive ty training teams in the area. nix Contract in the amount of 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at the Watervliet Late Penalty Charges; Payment of Your ad COULD RICHCREEK WATER PU $397.10. Charter Township Hall, 4959 M-140 bills. Color Copies Adopted resolution to approve the Hwy., Watervliet, Michigan. The Reports: Treasurer's Report, Police rezone of 15 acre parcel owned by pur-pose of the hearing is to consid- Report, Paw Paw Lake Wastewater be here! SALES & SERVICE inc Brendan Carroll located near the & Printing at the er a request by John DeRoche, Treatment Plant, Planning Commis- DAVE WILLIAMS intersection of Napier Avenue and owner of parcels 11-21-0022-0049- sion, NBCD, Recreation Council. 463-3241 Park Road from agricultural to com- just $80/month Tri-City Record 02-4 and 11-21-0022-0052-03-3, to Zoning requests sent to township Servicing all types of water pumps BUILDING mercial (Parcel #11-01-0030-0009- rezone these two parcels from the planning commission. Budget hear- SALES 12-3). current zoning of M2 - Industrial, ing scheduled. Branch Derby Drain er»305 463-6397 and related equipment. Ed Richcreek ood^ 463-6397 FA*M COMMERCIAL Approved motion to table the pass- General to C-Commercial. The petition requested. Ask me about the living water ing of resolution for the Yund & 429-7611 Stevensville I 12 Tri-City Record February 12, 2009 Hartford School Superintendent Levstek to retire Dec. 31, 2009 By Mary Brost Reck school and summer programs. With review Superintendent evaluation Hartford Public School Superinten- 32 students eligible, 26 are taking models and begin to consider the dent Dave Levstek announced he advantage of the opportunity three process for finding a new Superin- will retire, effective December of days each week. tendent. this year, at the February 5 Board of Arrangements challenging, Education work study meeting. but effective Levstek noted that when he was Coloma Similar scheduling challenges are hired in 2006 he indicated he would faced by Dave Janicki. Some adjust- commit to three years in the district. Schools ments had to be made to the original Originally planned for this summer, arrangement and Janicki now serves Levstek agreed to postpone his as half-time Assistant Principal at seeking to fill Visit the H&R Block office location listed below. For all other retirement to the winter in order to locations call l-SOO-HRBLOCK or visit hrblock.com. the High School and as half-time oversee the implementation of sev- Athletic Director, according to Lev- Board vacancy eral projects, including the kinder- stek. At the beginning of the year, 7489 Red Arrow Hwy. garten to grade 2 and grades 3-5 By Annette Christie Janicki also served as part-time Watervliet, Ml 49098 restructuring scheduled for the Supt. Levstek Coloma School Board is seeking to Assistant Middle School Principal. 269-463-4334 2009-10 school year. fill a vacancy due to the resignation buses in an effort to "go green," not- "It's going well," said Janicki. "I am "We are sorry to hear of your retire- of Libby DeRosa. DeRosa submitted ing that there may be grants avail- busy, but I think my time is better ment," said Board Vice President a letter of resignation after the Janu- able to promote this ecological alter- spent at the High School rather than Roxann Isbrecht who moderated the ary 12 meeting because she is mov- native. back and forth." H&R BLOCK' meeting in President Scott Smith's ing out of the School District. The Board decided to gather more Nancy Larsson, who took on the absence. "We appreciate your dedi- DeRosa, who has been a member of information on these possibilities new position of Elementary Curricu- cation to the things you have start- the Board since 2003, served on the before proceeding with the pur- lum Director this year, reported on ed." School Improvement Committee, ^ C2008 H&R Block Ta« Services, Inc All tights reserved chase. the schools' progress. "I just think the world of the Athletic Committee and Finance Administrative "The math curriculum is written, schools, the people in the schools, Committee. While she is relocating done, ordered," said Larsson. "The the Board and the community," said restructuring reviewed out of the district, her children will staff is excited and teachers are Levstek. The Board received a midyear continue their education at Coloma reviewing and putting together Valentipe's Day Special Bus replacement reviewed update on the administrative restruc- Community Schools. turing that occurred this year. activities" for the new interactive The Board approved a resolution to Interested applicants only need to John Visser described the challen- math programs. participate in the 2008-09 Michigan live in the School District and may ges he faces serving as both Assis- According to Larsson, the elemen- School Business Officials and the submit their application to the Ad- tant Superintendent for Curriculum tary schools are now working on Michigan Association for Pupil ministration Office. Application and Secondary Education as well as social studies and science curricu- Transportation Bus Purchasing pro- deadline is Friday, February 27. part-time Middle School Principal. lums. The district is receiving col- s grams. The program enables the dis- In other business at its Monday, 00 Originally projected to devote 75% laborative assistance and training trict to participate in cooperative bus February 9, meeting, the Board dis- 463-ROOK 30 from the Allegan Intermediate ofhis time to the Curriculum Direc- cussed purchasing a new sign for the bidding. School District for the new science Red Arrow Hwy., Watervliet just east of Main st. tor role and 25% time as Principal, High School. The Board is seeking The district bus replacement sched- kit models. Visser said it works out to more like bids and it will be brought back ule calls for a new bus this year, a Levstek noted that the arrangements 100% in each role. before the members at their March provision provided for in the budget. are working out fairly well, for the "It's a lot of work and a challenge, meeting. The Finance Committee is aware of time being. "Both curriculum direc- but it's all getting done," said Visser. The Board approved supplemental this expected expenditure, said tors could easily go flill time for a "Some days I need to spend entire contracts for the following posi- Board member William Najacht. couple of years to catch up. They go days with curriculum; then I play tions: Kathy Nadeau, Middle School According to Mike Chappell, Trans- above and beyond" to accommodate catch-up in other areas." Science Olympiad Coach, hourly up portation Director, the replacement their multiple responsibilities. Loves our Regarding his Principal responsibil- to $1,713.36; Matthew Jensen, Band is necessary due to rusting problems The Board will review the limits ities, he notes, "I am always just a Director, $1,368.33; Rebecca Sel- in some of the buses. and effectiveness of these creative Customers! ^ phone call away." vidge. Choir Director, $2,721.20; Board members discussed the pros personnel arrangements at its Board Otherwise, day-to-day responsibili- and Mike Churchill, Junior High mention this ad and get $2 off your service and cons of various transit-style retreat March 5. They will also ties for the Middle School and High Track Coach, $2,469.11. buses. For the past few years, the ^ Coloma (next to Subway) 468-3055 j/ School are handled by the Dean of district has purchased Thomas buses Secondary Students, Chuck Gress. because of the rusting problems in Visser noted that if he were able to the Bluebird fleet. The newer buses, devote ftill time to curriculum devel- however, have faced electrical prob- Hypy Valentine's Day! opment, the process would be fur- lems; so Chappell and Business ther along. He estimates it will take Manager Mike Hallgren are recom- three to four years to get caught up. mending purchasing a Bluebird, Treat your ; Visser also updated the Board on with additional undercoating to in- the reception of the Algebra Readi- hibit rust. ness Grant to assist eighth-graders sweetheart to Several Board members suggested behind in MEAP scores with after- consideration of hybrid or propane dinner at Your ypford PIZZA w BURGERS CANDYMAN JOHN FULTON...of Vineyards Gourmet in Coloma demonstrated the fine art of chocolate fudge making last week to 22 6410 N. M-63 Coloma youngsters from Mrs. TraiPs second-grade class at Coloma Elementary School. Judging by the expressions on these pupils1 faces, they couldn't Valentine Specials.... 3-Camatlon Bud Vase wait to sample the chocolate. (Contributed photo) with bud hugger $12.99 Jess. Denny... ^Valentine's Dinnei^ 1-dozen Red or Colored Roses... $24.99 Happy Valentine's Day' 10 years ago -1 DO. & Happy 12th Birthday! 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