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The Newspaper for Coloma - Hartford - Watervliet 4^" ""*nrd(a)i2k.com www.tricityrecord.cont 12/31/2020 *81 MIXED DET.-1 SONS TRI-CITY:: SPRINGPORT, Ml 49284 RD 127th Year Issue #49 December 3, 2009 Seventy-five Cents Daytime robbers caught in the act By Annette Christie investigation continued on Tuesday S30,000 cash surety bond. Stickland The observant nature of a neighbor and more stolen property was recov- posted S3,000 bond and was released % resulted in the bust of a pair of robbers ered. on Tuesday. in Hartford Township on Monday af- Homeowner Bryan Young said it ap- Both have a preliminary hearing set ternoon, November 30. The neighbor peared as though the subjects could for December 7. observed a pair of men loading items have been to his property more than Watervliet Police m. * mr* in a pickup truck and alerted the once that day. Upon arrival at the owner of the home and then the scene. Young identified all the items investigating two police. in the pickup as his; but after going different assaults at'a I' Upon arrival, police demanded the through his garage and home, he two to get out of their vehicle; the found that many items were missing Watervliet Police Chief Don Divis driver obeyed, but the passenger, how- in addition to what was currently in said that his department is investigat- ever, fled on foot. Hartford City Police the vehicle. Young said some of the ing two different assaults that oc- Officer Tressa Beltran followed but property has already been returned to curred in a two-day period. did not make contact. Several police him. The first was at Watervliet High *9 agencies were quickly on the scene, Young said, "1 can't say enough about School during the lunch period on including the K-9 units from the the police and their response to this. Monday. Divis said that two females THE WATERVLIET BUSINESS ASSOCIATION...kicked off the holiday Berrien County Sheriff's Department At one point, there were 15 police cars were involved in the altercation in the season Tuesday, December 1, with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Van Buren County Sheriff's De- in my driveway." cafeteria. Ceremony in Library Park; caroling by the Watervliet Elementary partment. Another witness stated, "Everyone The other was on Tuesday at Hutchins Children's Choir, directed by school music director Brandon Matson; State Police Trooper Gorham of the w itnessed a phenomenal collaboration Funeral Home. The family distur- and, of course, the timely arrival of Santa on a Watervliet fire truck. South Haven Post said that within five of efforts between all resources pres- bance resulted in an injury to a 19- Watervliet City Manager Troy Clay presented the most honored guest minutes of the K-9 units being de- ent." year-old male. with a "Key to the City" and the "jolly old elP led a stream of anxious ployed, the other suspect was appre- Michigan State Police confirmed the Divis said both cases remain under youngsters across Main Street to Cortez Flooring where he heard Christ- hended. identity of the two suspects Wednes- investigation. mas wishes and posed for pictures. uNana Christmas" was on hand and Gorham said the call came in around day mid-morning, Dec. 2. Thomas read Christmas stories to the youngsters as they waited their turns to Marijuana seized in 1:43 p.m. for a breaking and entering Ray Spangler, 22, of Coloma, and whisper secrets to St. Nick; and free cookies and beverages were served, in progress at the Red Arrow Highway Joshua Shane Strickland, 22, also of Keeler Township; compliments of the folks at Watervliet Hardware. home. Coloma, were arraigned in the Van Emiliano Cortez and his brothers did a fabulous job of decorating their female arrested The two suspects were arrested and Buren County Court system on Tues- store for Santa to visit with the children and their families. Tall Timbers Van Buren County Sheriff Dale R. lodged at the Van Buren County Jail, day. Both face a larceny from a build- Tree Farm in Watervliet Charter Township donated the three Christmas Gribler reports that deputies with his awaiting arraignment. Both face ing charge. trees used in the festive display; and tree decorations were handmade by department arrested a female after breaking and entering charges and the According to Van Buren County Jail children at St. Joseph Catholic School and North Elementary School. locating a large amount of marijuana one who fled also faces a resisting and personnel, Spangler is still incarcer- Santa is scheduled to make a second appearance at Cortez Flooring on obstructing charge. Gorham said the ated. He is being held, pending a Saturday, December 12, between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 One of the Tri-City Area families that visited with Santa was the Evans family from Watervliet. Pictured are: Mom Patty; Dad Tony; 4-year-old Hailey; big brother Austin; and eldest sister Lakayla. None of these young- sters had any idea what they wanted for Christmas yet, but there is still plenty of time to make those all-important "lists." Santa gave each a candy cane, which were donated by Harding's Market. (Lynn Attila photo) Parks and Recreation plan
"visioning" meetings will POLICE RESPOND...Police units from throughout the area responded quickly to this Red Arrow Highway home in Hartford Township on Monday to a report of two men removing items from the building. One of the be a joint effort of suspects gave up immediately; the other was tracked and captured by the K-9 unit. (Contributed photo) For hometown holiday happenings, see the back page North Berrien communities By Cindy LaGrow visioning sessions where interested The Ramada in Watervliet Charter parties can review a copy of a draft Cider shots, fruit pies, and Township will be the site of a "kick- plan and include comments. Copies off meeting of a "visioning" process will be disseminated to Coloma Public to develop parks and recreation plans Library and at each respective com- gourmet sauces... down at for the communities in North Berrien munity hall. County. The meeting at the Ramada is The dates for the specific community Monday, December 7, at 6:00 p.m. visioning meeting dates are: Grandpa's Cider Mill The communities of Hagar Township, Watervliet City Hall, December 8, at By Chrissy Meek ter, and pumpkin pie are just a few of cessful throughout the year. Betweer City of Waterv liet, Watervliet Charter 6:00 p.m.; Ready for a shot of peanut butter the choices. They also offer hot choco- Thanksgiving and Christmas, they sell Township, and City of Coloma are Hagar Township Hall, December 14, cider? Or how about a homemade fruit late and tea too. And, of course, with "hundreds of pies," Sarah says. collaborating on a joint parks and at 6:00 p.m.; each drink, you might want to buy a Jay said, "Old-fashioned apple cidei recreation plan. The communities see Watervliet Charter Township Hall, pie? Fresh-baked cider donuts and tasty pastry that hits the spot. is still our biggest seller, though." the area in North Berrien County as a December 21, at 6:00 p.m.; gourmet sauces are just other mouth- region and believe that joint planning Coloma City Hall, December 28, at fuls of goodness found at Grandpa's Need to do a little Christmas shop- Jay and Sarah have no future plans foi can be beneficial for all parties 6:30 p.m. Cider Mill. Grandpa's Cider Mill was ping? Sarah Jollay stated, "We have expansion at this time; however. Jay involved. The planning process can opened in 2005 by owners Jay and many great gifts under S20 dollars and says, "I would really like to see £ assist communities in developing 2,100 Watervliet Sarah Jollay who also own Jollay Or- it's nice to get something different tourist center built close by the high- shared visions and eliminate duplica- chards, down the street from the mill, than your typical Christmas present." way to let people know what attrac- tion of efforts. customers without in Coloma. They use many local food products tions we have around this area." The purpose for the community kick- Grandpa's Cider Mill is not your helping to support local community Sarah said, "Watervliet and Colons off meeting is to start generating ex- power Tuesday usual mill. It's a great place to take the farmers. Gift packaging is another ef- are such great cities with so much tc citement and interest about planning family for a Saturday afternoon out or ficient available service. offer. We live in a really unique area At 2:03 Tuesday morning, December for the current and future of the parks even for a little Christmas shopping. Throughout the year, the mill has The\ cannot reproduce us anywhere. I I, about 2,100 Indiana Michigan systems in each of the communities. The mill is open daily from 9:30 a.m. many seasonal events. Apple picking want people to know, when they corm Power customers in the Watervliet At the community kick-off meeting, is such a blast during the harvest sea- to my town and to the Cider Mill, they area experienced an interruption in until 5:30 p.m. and is located at 2941 we will discuss the process of the can't get this experience anywhere service when a tree contacted trans- Friday Road in Coloma. son. Seasonal items are sold in the gift parks and recreation plan update, why mission lines near Paw Paw Avenue. The cider is made right there, and cus- shop area. Homemade pies are suc- else." a plan is necessary, who requires a Transmission lines are the power tomers can watch from the other side plan for each community and what the lines that deliver electricity between- of the glass w indows to see how the process has brought communities in substations. That higher voltage cider press works. If that's not enough, the past. power is reduced to lower voltages at there is taste testing every day as well. Each community in Michigan must the substation for delivery to homes have an approved five-year parks and Taste a variety of flavored ciders and and businesses. recreation plan recognized by the sauces. Apple and cherry cider are the The fact that the tree limb was on Michigan Department of Natural Re- two most popular. Fresh out of the transmission lines accounts for the sources to be eligible for state MDNR oven are the hot apple cider donuts higher number of customers who or Federal Natural Resources Trust that are sold daily. experienced the service interruption. Fund grant programs. Pre-ordering desserts for holiday get- Service was restored to all customers Each respective community will then togethers is also available and can by 6:35 a.m. hold a community specific visioning save a lot of time. Just call (269) 468- Watervliet Public Schools were session looking at maps, locations, 3700. closed for the day because there was amenities of each of their parks to The newest attraction at Grandpa's some question of when power would determine current and future needs, Cider Mill is the "Cider Bar." be restored, if at all, by the School and include those items in the plan. Jay Jollay said, "We noticed our fla- District's opening time and that the LaGrow Consulting of Coloma will vored ciders were doing so well we buildings would be too cold for class- be responsible for coordinating and es. thought to broaden our flavor selec- developing the language for the parks St. Joseph Catholic Elementary tion and make it into a 'Cider Bar.'" and recreation plan. There will also be School had a two-hour delayed open- There are 25 different flavors to pick a 30-day comment period once all the JAY AND SARAH JOLLAY...are standing at the new ^Cider Bar," the ing. from. Raspberry, Kahlua, peanut but- information is gathered from the newest attraction at Grandpa's Cider Mill. (Chrissy Meek photo] 2 Tri-City Record December 3, 2009 December2009 Tri-City Record 3 etters and C ommentary Social Security & you Holiday Mail for Heroes offers a chance My. uiem Corrected time for Mr. Watervliet Contest Spiritual By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist to remember our puunthe Compass I-800-772-1213 v- ° troops & veterans this «• Points Capitol Disabled? Social .gov/disabilitv. holiday season LET'S SEE-WE SAVED ^1.2? SHOPPING t There is one kit for children and one This holiday season, please keep our by • for adults. The starter kits help you IN KALAMAZOO-ANOTHER 6CK IN Security can help troops and veterans foremost in your Fred Upton begin the process by providing infor- thoughts by participating in the Congressman SOUTH BEND--ANDLOOK AT STJ0E"(2.W/ By Pastor David C. Helms Disability is something most people Plymouth Congregational Church mation about the specific documents Holiday Mail for Heroes program. do not like to think about. However, and the information that we will The American Red Cross and Pitney Veteran"; limit cards to 15 per person the unfortunate reality is this: the request from you. We will ask for Bowes Inc. have joined forces again or 50 for school or business groups; VYING FOR 2010 MR. WATERVLIET TITLE...Six Watervliet young Light in darkness chances that you will become dis- more details during your interview or to provide folks with the opportunity and bundle groups of cards in single, men will be vying for the title of 2010 Mr. Watervliet on Sunday, Dec- As December days get shorter and abled are probably far greater than when you complete the online dis- to extend holiday greetings and large envelopes. ember 13, at 3:00 p.m. (corrected time) in the Watervliet High School Aud- colder for us in the Northern Hemi- you realize. Studies show that a 20- ability report. thanks to serv ice members and veter- The Red Cross requests that folks itorium. From the left are: Vic Fellner, Blake Baiers, Eric Kibler, Chris sphere, daily light diminishes notice- year-old worker has a three in 10 Once you complete the online dis- ans. DO NOT... send letters; include Eisbrenner, Sean W illiamsen, and Jesse Marquardt. The contest is being ably. We anticipate the snows of chance of becoming disabled before ability starter kit and you're ready to A holiday greeting can make quite a personal information such as home sponsored by the sophomore class. Mr. Watervliet and the First Runner- another w inter. It may come as no sur- reaching retirement age. apply, the most convenient way to do difference in the life of one of our or e-mail addresses; use glitter; or up will go on to Blossomtime to represent the community' of Watervliet. prise then that tradition gives a pre- Social Security pays benefits to peo- that is online too. Just go to the same active duty troops or one of our hero- include inserts of any kind. (Annette Christie photo) Christian snowy German origin of the ple with disabilities through the disability Website at www.socialsecu ic veterans - providing a simple, yet Holiday cards should be addressed Christmas advent wreath and candles. Social Security disability insurance 1986. Since then, more than 70 recip- ritv.tiov disability. powerful, reminder that we are all and sent to: Holiday Mail for Heroes, North School It is thought that pine wreaths were program, which is covered by Social ients have been honored. To be con- Vonda VanTil is the public affairs spe- grateful for their service. P.O. Box 5456. Capitol Heights, MD gathered and candles burned as a ritu- Security taxes. If you qualify, you can sidered for the 2010 awards, nomina- cialist for West Michigan. You can The Red Cross has requested that 20791-5456. students donate al of hope for the coming springtime receive a monthly disability benefit tions should be received no later than write her do Social Security Adminis- folks keep in mind a few guidelines. Cards must be received by Decem- renewed light. By the 16th century. from Social Security for as long as February 28, 2010. tration. 50 College SE. Grand DO... sign all cards; title cards ber 7; those received after this date to local church's Christians had adapted the popular your disability keeps you from work- "The impact of Lake Michigan Rapids. Ml 49503: or via e-mail at "Dear Service Member, Family or will be returned to senders. ing. College alumni is felt not only in our European practice and had assimilated vonda. vantil(a ssu tfov food pantry If you have a disability that makes local communities but at the slate it into the hope of the Christmastime jr coming of the Light of the World, you unable to work, the time to get Dear Editor, level and around the country," stated Do you have a comment on started with your application is now. We would like to send a big thank- LMC Alumni Board President Mary Jesus Christ. The wise men, however, $0* yowt health
i December 3, 2009 Tri-City Record 5 4 Tri-City Record December i, 2009 n-City Area History Page City of Watervliet received Do you recognize Millburg Rolling Back The Years in this photo? Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By BP As reported in the local newspapers: Coloma Courier, highest rating on audit, Commission told If you have any information Hartford Day Spring, and Watervliet Record. about this photo, please By Annette Christie Dave Brinker reported on the process been off for some time and there is Watervliet City Commission received of payroll going through an agency as plenty of work in the department to contact Alex Gates, NEWS FROM THE COLOMA COURIER the report of its 2008-2009 audit at its opposed to being done in-house. It justify hiring another person. He will, 100 YEARS AGO - 1909 arrived at the institution with the Curator/Director of North Tuesday night, December 1, work- was approximately two months ago however, assure that the budget will E. Wolcott and John G Dade will compliments of the Northern Trust, of Berrien Historical Museum, shop meeting. that the City decided to have Tri- support that. load a car of cattle, sheep and hogs at Chicago. 300 Coloma Avenue, The Plante & Moran representative County Bookkeepers process the pay- Clay responded to a previous request Watervliet, Tuesday, December 7. 30 YEARS AGO - 1979 said that the City received an unquali- roll. Brinker rev iewed the reports that by Brinker to institute a purchase Coloma; 468-3330. The first dance of the season was Michael S. Miller of Coloma re- fied opinion, the best you can get. She are provided by the firm and noted order system. Currently, the City does given by North Coloma Dancing ceived a B.S. from Ferris State Col- head back to Grand Haven... there briefly reviewed the report with the that the City will save approximately use a manual system. Clay said that Club on November 25 and was a big lege's School of Pharmacy during the could be a collision in the fog, and City Commission and stated that the $8,932 per year in payroll processing the fund balance software the City is success being attended by 85 couples. summer quarter. He is among the 458 he Paw Paw River Journal foghorns sounding all around did staff and management of the City were costs. currently using could be expanded to Leo Hosbein, who is attending the summer graduates who are eligible to nothing to help the mood. very cooperative. The one area of rec- City Manager Troy Clay reported that include an electronic purchase system Veterinary College in Grand Rapids, participate in the official commence- So far the trip had been a nightmare. ommendation is that of long-range an interim Building Inspector has that would tie into the fund balance. spent Thanksgiving at home. ment ceremonies to be held in May First a storm; then becalmed bore- planning. The representative com- been hired and will start Thursday, He estimated the cost of the expansion 60 YEARS AGO - 1949 1980. dom as the Cleveland felt its way mented that many cities are struggling December 3. Keith Rogan has been would be $750, with an additional Mrs. Reuben Munjoy shot an eight- Marilyn Schultz, a 29-year-old through the cotton wool fog, finally with lost revenues and that sustain- hired under the same conditions as the $150 for training and technical sup- point, 200-pound buck near Baldwin homemaker and mother of two, was making it into Harbor Springs. The ability planning was recommended. previous inspector. Clay suggested port. He anticipates coming before the the second morning of the season. appointed clerk of Coloma township trip had taken longer, thus necessitat- The general fund "equity" as of June that, in the future, perhaps this is one Commission with that in the future. No, you guessed it. Mr. Munjoy got during a public hearing November ing the stop for fuel. Passengers had 30 would suffice the City for approxi- of the functions that could be shared As with many municipalities, Clay — back. 12th. spent a restless night as the ship felt mately 11 weeks of operations. w ith Watervliet Charter Township, re- said that an information request policy Appointed as a first lieutenant for the Submitted by volunteer Barb A brums its way along. They were becoming Commissioner Duane Cobb asked for sulting in a savings. is needed for the City. Currently, as Air Force medical internship starting at Coloma Public Library, from the Guess and Sells engagement \ Ro\ M. Davis depressed, even though the ship's bar the opinion on whether or not the City Clay spoke of the accounting func- citizens or the general public request July I has been received by Robert Coloma Courier newspapers donated Megan Guess and Kyle Sells are pleased to announcement their engagement. was making good financial decisions, tions of-City Hall and said he is re- documents from the staff, it is simply S,ay.ed.0pen' ,ry'ng ,0 help lift Cvery" M." Kilmark' son o7 Eth'ef Kilmar"^ by the Tri-City Record. Hours: Then the storm turned ugly with one s spirits. Megan, the daughter of Edward and Wendy Guess of Centreville, Michigan, to which the representative responded, viewing them. This would include provided. This can, however, depend- Great Lakes who was graduated from Coloma Monday & Friday. 10:00 a.m.-5:30 tranquil lake water whipped into vio- Rumors flew through the ship, some graduated from Vicksburg High School and is studying to finish her degree in "You've tightened your belts well." some of the job duties of the Clerk, the ing on the request, take much staff high school in 1939. p.m.; Tuesday. Wednesday & Thurs- lent stormy waves. The ship rolled said the radar was not working... per- business administration. She is employed at Whirlpool/Aerotek as a JennAir Treasurer, and himself. Clay said, time in researching and retrieving Tragedy A reminder that it was 40 years ago day. 10:00 a.m.-8.00 p.m.; and and tossed, turning the partygoers haps they would turn around and senior call specialist. however, that changing some of the documents requested in addition to the Summer of 1950 and the first-place that Coloma's bank was organized as Saturday. 10:00 a. m. -2:00 p. m. into a group of seasick landlubbers. head back to Grand Haven... there Kyle, the son ot Allen and Judy Sells of Watervliet, Michigan, graduated from Sheriff's Dept. duties might require a change in the copying costs and lime. Detroit Tigers were playing a double- the State Bank of Coloma was re- Phone: 468-3431 The fun trip was turning into a night- could be a collision in the fog, and Watervliet High School. He has an associate's degree in general technologies charter that defines the operations of Clay would like to implement a Free- header against the New York Yan- ceived recently when 40 red roses mare! And it was destined to become foghorns sounding all around had from Lake Michigan College and is studying to finish a bachelor's degree in Marine Division the City. He will continue his review dom of Information Act Policy that kees... and Detroit was in first place! worse. done nothing to help the mood. NEWS FROM THE HARTFORD DAY SPRING manufacturing engineering from Western Michigan University. He is em- and report back to the City Commis- would specify that requests would be The Benton Harbor Chamber of Night skies darkened and fog rolled Some of the crew said they were so 90 YEARS AGO -1919 Burkholder will be co-hostess. The ployed at Whirlpool Corporation as a technician. now accepting sion. filled at a cost of the person's time and Commerce was planning a boat trip in, enveloping the ship in white cot- far behind schedule the stop at Mac- The meeting of Dec. 2, of the Hart- lesson, "The School of Paris and the The couple is planning a Febmary 27, 2010, wedding. Clay continues to create identifiable materials used to fill the request. around the Great Lakes for about 100 ton wool. Constant blasts on the fog- kinac Island and tour through the Soo ford Woman's club, was held at the Modem Primitives," will be given by job applications job descriptions for all positions and Save 20% off a gift members who signed on for the trip. horn; and whistles and foghorns of Locks had been cancelled. They Gem Theater. The following program Mrs. Bessie Shepard. this will assist with a Public Works They would attend a doubleheader at The Berrien County Sheriff's Depart- subscription to the other ships seemed to be coming might not even be in time for the general labor position that might be Detroit... and perhaps their enthusi- was enjoyed. Music, Prof. Crerie: Roll Mrs. Jessie Martin sustained head in- "Community Soup & Salad ment will be accepting applications Tri-City Record; from all directions. Most of the pas- baseball game at Detroit! filled. He said that one individual has asm could help to cement the Tigers' Call, Name a National Beauty Spot; a juries Friday when a car in which she for Marine deputies for the 2010 boat- see Page 4 for details sengers w ent to bed, tossing and turn- It just so happened at the time there hold on first place in the league. It paper was read by Mrs. Isabelle was riding was involved in a head-on ing season. Applications will only be ing... some violently ill with seasick- was a meeting of newspaper editors Supper" December 4 was the fourth such annual trip Mortimer on the "Sand Dunes of collision. The car was driven by her accepted from December I, 2009, ness. in the Harbor Springs area. Jack Sin- planned for the Steamship City of Indiana.".Prof. Crerie then rendered son-in-law, Norman Ison. Ison's wife A "Community Soup & Salad Supper" will be held from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on through Januarv 15,2010. In the morning nothing had changed, clair. publisher of the Hartford Day Cleveland. She was the pride of the several piano selections. The slides of and children were riding in the car and Friday, December 4, at North Berrien Senior Center, 6648 Ryno Road, in Applicants must be at least 18 years the ship slowly crawling along, stop- Spring, had just arrived for the gath- Detroit and Cleveland Navigation the dunes were not shown as Mrs. received minor bruises. The accident Coloma. of age and out of high school for at ping sometimes when another ship ering. He walked down to the docks Company; and considered to be one Sheehan was unable to come. occurred when another car skidded on The menu includes soup, salad, bread, dessert, and beverage. least one year prior to the start of the was felt to be near. Rumors abound- to see the Cleveland as she took on Cost for adults is $5; S3 for children up to 12 years of age; and free for chil- boating season. Deputies will work of the most luxurious liners on the ed, and the passengers now huddled One of the most successful dancing the icy pavement and crossed into the fuel. He said it was so foggy he could dren 3 and younger. Great Lakes. parties ever held in Hartford was opposite lane of the highway, striking approximately 40 hours per week, for safety in their cabins. This contin- hardly see the ship's stacks. So the Chamber members climbed The public is invited. with weekends and holidays manda- ued for 36 hours, until they crept into As he was registering for his room given Thanksgiving night at the Town Ison's car. on a train, which took them to Grand Proceeds will go to the North Berrien tor). Applicants should be able to the port of Harbor Springs, Michigan, back at the hotel, Benton Harbor Hall. Godfrey's orchestra of Benton 40 YEARS AGO - 1969 Haven where they boarded The City Food Pantry. work well with others, have prior on an unscheduled stop. They slowly Police Chief Alvin Boyd stood at the Harbor furnished the music. One of Gail A Oldham, son of Mr. and Mrs. of Cleveland for their Great Lakes This month's "Community Soup & boating knowledge, and a mechanical felt their way into the dock, where desk in the lobby talking to his w ife features of the evening was the Buck Oldham, is aboard the attack air- journey. They were all wearing white Salad Supper" will be hosted by the Watervliet aptitude is a plus. they began taking on another load of on the phone. He told her about the singing by Mr. Rouse, the boy tenor. A craft carrier, USS Oriskany. The ship "Skipper's" caps and in a festive North Berrien Senior Center. Duties: Under the superv ision of the fuel oil for the great engines. delays and his misgivings about the large crowd attended. has just completed a seven-month de- mood as the voyage got under way. Middle School Marine Lieutenant and/or Senior Rumors flew through the ship... whole trip. L.P. Walker, who is cutting forty acres ployment in the Tonkin gulf giving Plans included a stop at Mackinac Deputy, responsibilities include en- some said the radar was not working. DECORATORS...Students at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Some passengers left the ship in dis- of hardwood timber on the Traver bombing support to the ground forces forcement of the Marine Safety Act Island, Sault St. Marie, and a run Perhaps they would turn around and "Student of gust, choosing to find their own way farm three miles south of town, is of- in the Yankee station area. Oldham is North School Watervliet made the Christmas tree decorations for the Santa Claus visit through the Soo Locks. Then past on Lake Michigan as well as the many back to the Tw in Cities area. Then the fering a chance to escape the rigors of an aviation structural mechanic first in Watervliet this week. The trees are on display at Cortez Flooring on Harbor Beach, leaving Lake Huron, "Citizen of the Week" inland lakes and rivers within Berrien ship steamed out of Harbor Springs, a fuel famine. He is selling the tree- class. Main Street. (Karen Freeburn photo) south into the St. Clair River at Port County. Deputies will be responsible 1 Hour Photo Watervliet Public Schools and the Huron and through Lake St. Clair, continuing its trip around and into tops and small timber at $15 an acre to Hartford firefighters assisted Law- for proper maintenance on boats, the Week" eighth-grade team are proud to present finally into the Detroit River and Lake Huron. And now most passen- persons will work them into fuel, rence firefighters in putting out the engines, trailers and vehicles, and car- Pharmacy gers turned in early, hoping the fog Ellie Troyer is the North School Javauntae Thomasi their destination. There they would 60 YEARS AtiO - 1949 fire at the Alphonse McGaughey ing for all County-issued gear and Health & Beauty Aids would continue to lift, and with that "Citizen of the Week." She is the as this week's watch the Tigers beat (hopefully) the A snowfall for Christmas atmosphere home on Friday morning. The blaze is equipment. their fears would be allayed. The daughter of Ken-1 "Student of the Yankees; and back to Benton Harbor Package Liquor is all that is needed to complete prepa- believed to have started in the garage, Applications can be downloaded 7^0 Stootycdd Sd$e Captain ordered full speed ahead. dall and Julia Tro- Week." Javauntae by train. rations for the annual pre-Christmas which burned to the ground when the M- from the Berrien County Website at They were running at about 16 mph. ver of Watervliet. came to Watervliet As the ship full or revelers headed visit of Santa Claus to Hartford. He fire department arrived. www.berriencountv.org or picked up Toys & Gifts through the night, making up for lost Ellie has two bro- Middle School in out into Lake Michigan, they sailed will be here at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Submitted by Librarian Stephanie from the Personnel Department at the WWW.BROOKFlELDDODGE.COM time. thers: Tyler, a seventh grade. He iiSj right into the path of a summer storm County Administration Office located Candy-Cards-Wrap And little did they realize they were Knight's 5 and 10 cents store. He will Daniels at Hartford Public Library ninth-grader, and lives with hisi at 701 W. Main Street, St. Joseph. All sweeping across the lake. No more speeding toward a tragic destiny... 8>ve a gift for each girl and boy who from microfilm copies of the Hartford first-grader Ezra; mom, Erica; his sunny decks, so the passengers comes t0 see completed applications must be Open collision with the Norwegian him He also asked that Day Spring. Hours: Monday & Wed- and one sister, brother, Arthrell, GET IT TODAY! moved inside to continue partying. returned to the Personnel Dept. freighter, SS Ravnefjeel. children bring their Santa Claus letters nesday. 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Tues- Mattie, who is in| 6; and his sister, Jasmin, who is 7 Berrien County Judge E.A. Westin, in Daily tssm For more information, please e-mail 463-5656 Next time: Last trip for the Cleve- vv ith them when they come to see him. day, Thursday & Friday. 10:00-5:00 the seventh grade. years old. He also has two brothers an election, received the nod as King to gmngrfgtomgncQumy.org- « SALES • SERVICE * PARTS * Main St. land! The Hartford Art Study club will meet p.m.; and Saturday. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 Ellie is a fourth-grade student in Mrs. and two sisters who live in different Neptune for the evening. He reigned at 2:15 p.m. Monday at the home of p.m. Clark's classroom. cities. over the "pollywogs" who served Hartford Mrs. William Watson. Mrs. Harry Phone: 621-3408 Ellie commented that she "really likes Javauntae plays on the basketball and him. NEWS FROM THE WATERVLIET RECORD school and has a good time with the football teams and also runs track. Cardiac Center of Excellence teachers and her friends." His favorite subject is math because it 90 YEARS AGO - 1919 of the First National Bank, an- Lynda Sonnenberg, Dennis Keln- Math and science are Ellie's favorite challenges him the most. He has al- A huge meteor is now generally ac- nounced this week that some hofer and Kama Fall have been subjects in school and she looks for- ways liked math the best. cepted as the cause of the mysterious $30,500.00 would be mailed to ap- selected for the State Honors Choir. ward to someday becoming a scientist. Javauntae's football coach, Mr. Tie- shock felt throughout southwestern proximately 200 members of the The three are the first WHS students close to Ifa SwotyeU Sd$e She is an active student, participates fenbach, says Javauntae is a stand-out Michigan last Wednesday night, ac- bank's 1949 Christmas Club. to sing in a State Honors Choir since in girls basketball, and is looking for- player who can always be counted on companied by a brilliant light that 1973. ward to Science Olympiad. to give 110%. illuminated the skies. It was first sup- 30 YEARS AGO - 1979 Submitted by Sara Duris from files at ome The teachers in the fourth grade enjoy Mrs. Smits says, "He is wonderful to WWW.BROOKFIELDDODGE.COM posed that the meteor fell into Lake The Watervliet Fire Dept. has a Watervliet District Library from the Ellie's sense of humor and her work have in class. He always comes to When you are Michigan but Prof Hobbs of the truckload of Christmas trees for sale Watervliet Record newspapers donat- expect ethic. She cares about her education class prepared, participates thought- having a heart University of Michigan, who is out on their lot next to the fire depart- ed by the Tri-City Record. Hours: the BEST and is diligent in turning in quality fully, and asks great questions." attack, time is of the GET IT TODAY! searching for the meteor, stated that ment. Monday 10:00 a. m. -8:00 p. m.; Tues- work After high school, he would like to go essence. Patients can be confident that the evidence obtained seemed to Once again, the Panther victory bell day, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Wednes- 463-5656 When Ellie is not in school, she likes to a college, especially UCLA. After they have access to high-quality cardiac point to the vicinity of Lawrence and rang out when the Lady Panthers day, 10:00 a.m.-8:00p.m.; Thursday. SALES * SERVICE • PARTS * to play w ith her sister and read books, college, he would like to play football services at Lakeland Healthcare. Hartford. walked away with the school's first 10:00 a.m.-5:00p.m.; Friday, 10:00- and she enjoys writing stories. She is for the Chargers. Javauntae would Winter is here. The schoolchildren Class C District Girls Basketball title 5:00p.m.; and Saturday 10:00 a.m.- very appreciative of her family and is also like to attend the Olympics for are making the most of their first by downing the Bangor Vikings 47- 2:00 p.m. As a Blue Distinction Center for Santa says.„ Here's a Christmas (iift looking forward to the holidays. track. opportunity of the season to coast 30, November 30. Phone: 463-6382 Cardiac Care* Lakeland HealthCare has We are all very proud of Ellie and the When asked to name one place in the down the school hill; and if voice demonstrated that our care results in that will last all year! way she is handling herself at school. entire world he would like to visit, he bespeaks pleasure, they are enjoying better overall outcomes for patients Congratulations to Ellie and her fami- said he would like to visit another it immensely. Disability Income: with heart disease. ly- country so that he could see what life George Selter spent the weekend at SAVE 20% For when life catches is like outside the U.S. Niles. It is reported that George has To achieve this designation, Lakeland you by surprise. 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Main St., Watervliet wlIAlRhouse (Free Haircut), and With one of the largest increases on Lakeland HealthCare or pay by major credit card PIZZA WPS Athletic Office (Free I-Event record in its long history of Christ- 463-6723 www.lakelandhealth.org Medical Excellence. Compassionate Care. Card # Every Day! 944-1776 Student Pass). mas clubs, Uyleau Shimer, president Name on the card expires 6 Tri-City Record December 3, 2009 Watervliet, with Fr. William Jacobs Carolina, and Dana Goetter of Wis- and his willingness to help whenever, December 3, 2009 Tri-City Record 7 ituanes officiating. Burial will take place at consin. He was a wonderful father and whomever, wherever needed. He the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in found great entertainment in his chil- never lost his zest for life and thought Remembering Pearl Harbor... MARY EMMA (DYE) BROWN al nieces and nephews; and man} Waten iiet. In lieu of flowers, memo- dren. He cherished his grandchildren - golf was the greatest sport ever. He Man E. Brown, 56. of Watervliet, friends. Her family and friends will rials may be made to the Coloma Tyler. Melanie and Chelsea - and not was patient, accepted people as they Michigan, went to be with her Lord forever remember and miss her dearly. ? Lions Club. to anyone's surprise the three of them were/are, forgiving, a great listener, and Savior onl Man was preceded in death by: her will have PLENTY of 2009 Christmas honest, never held a grudge, and was a "A vet s-eye view" from three local "lads" Sunday, NON ember father, Jesse; her mother. Maye; and WILLIAM DEAN FIZZELL gifts from their Papa Snappy. Bill was man of great integrity. 22, 2009. sur- her brother, Billy French. ItwasahpJtiJlMrlvS.mHav ^ * Wenger said he thinks of the attack Malaya. less war to reverse Japan's conquests William Dean Fizzell, 62, died unex- an extremely generous father and Lester's greatest enjoyment came m0rn e own awn n to rounded b\ family. Those w ishing to share a memon or ino on th<» ni»rfi»rt nncic tn " .. ^ ^ i g improve every day. He recalls his teenage feel- These great Japanese successes, and to remove her, along with the Ger- pectedly in his Chicago home on friend, who lived life fully and well! from spending time with his loving 0Wn 38 s s t ne an e ess vv tnesse after a courageous sign the guest hook online may do so Haw/aii Th#» wpathpr vi/n« ' '^ '' ^ ^ 'p' ly i ^ ings at the time, "We were scared; we achieved without prior diplomatic for- man and Italian Allies, as future Tuesday. Nov- He is survived by: his former wife family, which includes: his wife, Adell arm zona ow U battle with breast! at ww w.starks-menchin|ier.com. cnnnv anH aKcrJ K/ fakni ' 1, ® ^ ^ P ^ ^e USS were real scared! The noise was malities, shocked and enraged the pre- threats to world peace! ember 24, 2009. It and friend, Vida (Stennecke) Dockter; (Frazier) Mundt; four children - Sha- 0Ver ver w ere was cancer. Memorial contributions may be direc- usual ThpHavnrnmkpHt K*. "nn ^ " "^ y h tremendous!" viously divided American people into It has been over 68 years since the is presumed that his three children; and three grand- ron Martorano, Thomas (Elizabeth) Itzv rpiavat* "f ^ 0» •' *a e aos, every thing had turned into a He is also most adamant w hen he a level of purposeful unity hardlv seen Japanese hit us on our home front; A celebration of] ted to University of Michigan Cancer he had a cardiac children. He is also sunived by the Mundt, Barbara (Johnnie) White, and r h ery h lr her life was held at| Center (Breast Cancer Research), t n h- rfrr^ A pi t stressed, "If it hadn't been for our gen- since until the 2001 attack on the Hawaii marked the entrance of the event. Better Wateniiet Class of 1965, a uniquely Lori (Jern) Davis; 14 grandchildren; the fleet of ships at Pearl Harbor. It As Flaherty stood witness to the bum- eration, we probably would be speak- World Trade Center in New York 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. November 28. 1500 E. Medical Center. Ann Arbor, United States into World War II. Much cohesive and dedicated class, which promised to be a great day for three ing, sinking carnage of the USS Shaw, ing German or Japanese today. Like Five months follow ing the brutal at- Ml 48109. Attention - Lita Smith. know n as "Bill" or 21 great-grandchildren; two siblings - has changed since that fateful Sunday at Midway Baptist Church in Water- specific teenage seamen stationed Yeoman John DeFields (Coloma) was Tom Brokaw said... we ARE the "Billy" to his respects and honors Bill. He is preced- Howard (Marilyn) Mundt and Mary tack at Pearl Harbor, Japan's far- morning; yet much has stayed the vliet. Burial followed at North Shore with the United States Navy many friends and ed in death by his sister. Patty Hunt. (Charles) Jarvis; and many nieces and franticly fighting tor his life and the Greatest Generation!" reaching offensives proceeded untrou- same. Our brave men and women Memory Gardens, Hagar Shores, MI. Among the thousands of naval sea- lives of his ship- family. Bill grew Cremation has taken place. A memo- nephews. The USS Arizona, the other ship bled by less-than-fruitful opposition. have fought in a number of other wars Visitation was held on Friday, men in the harbor on Sunday, Decem- mates. up on Dan Smith rial visitation will be held from 1:00 to He was preceded in death by: a son, Seaman 1C Flaherty watched American morale, along with that of ... Korea, Vietnam. Desert Storm and November 27. from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. ber 7, 1941, were three sailors who When his ship Road and Pleasant Street in Water- 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 6. at Edwin; his parents. Otto and Mable "explode" from his battle perch, is the Allied forces, suffered according- now in Iraq and Afghanistan. at Starks & Menchinger Funeral RALPH W. DIENES ended up settling in Berrien County, was hit, DeFields vliet, Michigan, where he was a life- Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral (Johnson) Mundt; a granddaughter, today a shrine for the 177 seamen who iy- It would seem prudent for us to Home on Niles Road in St. Joseph, Ralph W. Dienes, 76. a long-time two in the Tri-City Area. They did not reports being long member of the Fire Department. Home in Coloma where a time of Azure Hamilton; one sister, Agnes are entombed at the bottom of Pearl Under former "political circumstan- remember those who have sacrificed ML Baroda. Michigan, area resident, know each other at that time but thrown at least He was the son of Doctor ("Doc") sharing will begin at 3:00 p.m. Those Renner; and one brother, Eugene Harbor. The Arizona was the first ship ces," some sort of "accommodation and given their lives on December 7, Man was born on April 19, 1953, to passed away Wed- would later forge a bond that would 100 feet by the Deane Fizzell. a prominent dentist; wishing to sign the online guestbook Mundt. to go down at the beginning of the would have probably seemed wise. 1941. as well as even war thereafter. Jesse and Maye (Pruett) Dye in nesday. November make them much more than just explosion; yet he and Theo Fizzell. a noted humanitari- and leave a message of comfort for the Friends visited with Lester's family Japanese attack, taking a total of 1,300 However, the public's memory of the However, il is our moral duty to never Brawley, CA. She attended Benton 30, 2009. sur- "good buddies" and would compel considers himself an and social leader. family my do so by going to www on Monday, November 30, from 5:00 lives with her. "sneak attack" on America's home- forget why these brave willingly gave Harbor Public Schools and earned her rounded by his them to relive together the happenings lucky. "Two of DeFields Bill started school in a little, white .duffieldpastrick.com. Memorial do- to 9:00 p.m. at Hutchins Funeral Flaherty returned in recent years to land fueled a determination to fight their lives in the first place; they died diploma from Coloma High School. family, following a of "the day that will go down in in- my friends were standing not 10 feet I house, next to the former Wateniiet nations in memon of Bill may be Home in Watervliet. Funeral services the site of the horrific event and on. Once the Battle of Midway in to secure our democratic way of life Following high school, she attended courageous battle famy," year after year for decades to away from me when we were hit... High School building, that was made to the University of Texas, M.D. celebrating Lester's life were held reports he "broke down" at the memo- early June 1942 had eliminated much and to ensure we have the freedom to Twin City Beauty College where she with cancer. come, every December 7. they were never found after the pressed into senice to accommodate Anderson Cancer Center. P.O. Box Tuesday, December 1, at 11:00 a.m. at ries. of Japan's striking power, that same be Americans. Just ask any World War earned her degree in cosmetology. Bom in 1933 in As a young Seaman 1C, Robert attack." the first year's wave of the baby 4486. Houston. Texas 77210-4486. Wateniiet Free Methodist Church in The three seasoned seamen have got- "streak of patriotism" continued to II veteran... every single one always Over the years, she enjoyed working Chicago, Illinois, Flaherty (Wateniiet) reports he was The loss of his good friends was a boom. In 1965. he was a member of Wateniiet, with Pastor Brian E. Hall ten together even year to remember, stoke the United States on in a relent- says, "I'd do it again in a heartbeat." at many places. Her most recent and Ralph was raised in Wateniiet, Ml, going about his usual morning rou- devastating blow to DeFields person- As each one nears his 90th birthday the last class to graduate from the officiating. Burial followed in Fair- favorite was at Contours Express in and graduated from Watervliet High tines on the USS New Orleans. His view Memorial Cemetery in Water- ally, but he hardly escaped the ordeal (Flaherty celebrated #90 on December Coloma. same High School building. Bill was a School in 1951. He served in the ship was docked unscathed. He received substantial starring member of the 1964 undefeat- LESTER MUNDT vliet. Memorials may be made in 30), getting together is harder and Mary was most content w ith the sim- United States Army from 1955 to in port for re- shrapnel wounds, reporting "getting ed Watervliet High School football Lester Mundt. 87, of Watervliet, Lester's memon to Berrien County harder; and this year's plans have not ple things that God has blessed us 1957 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. pairs, and his hit in the gut." He still suffers from the team, played trombone, was always Michigan, died Wednesday, Novem- Cancer Services, Watervliet Free yet been made. But "the seamen" are with. She loved long walks and bird In 1958, he married the love of his Seaman duties trauma today, some 68 years later. He elected as a class officer, and was one ber 25, 2009, at Methodist Church, or North Berrien in constant communication with each watching, as well as the coloring of lite, Anita, and began his family and were greatly re- received the "Purple Heart" for the of the most popular students to pass Community Senior Center. other by e-mail and telephone. If "all the leaves changing in the fall. She career in Southwest Michigan. duced. heroic injuries he sustained during through the halls of Watervliet Hospital Water- the stars fall into the right place," the had attended Midwa> Baptist Church Ralph was a production control spe- Flaherty reports, battle. schools. vliet. LINDA FAYE WALTON-RIDGE trio will find a way to reunite at a for many years, where she loved to cialist tor Benton Harbor Engineering "First, I checked Seaman 2C Bill Wenger (Niles) was Bill is a Western Michigan University favorite eatery, at least one last time, sing in the choir. In her spare time, Lester's life began Linda Faye Walton-Ridge. 62, joined and Auto Specialties before he discov- to see what was stationed on the on December 7. alumnus and continued to play foot- May 12. 1922, in our Blessed Father on Thursday, Man was an a\ id shopper. She took ered what became his passion - selling for chow. No- Flaherty USS Hull. He re- ball for the semipro Southwest Michi- Keeler. Michigan. November I9,i fulfillment in watching her children cars. He first became a part-time thing looked too good so I thought I'd calls, "We were gan 1 lawks. 1 le then began his 40-year He was a lifetime 2009, after suffer- throughout their lives. salesman at Leitow's in Bridgman, take it easy for a while." at the mess hall December 7, 1941, paper career at the Watervliet Paper THREE PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS...(from the left) John DeFields Man will be most remembered for area resident who ing a brain an- Ml, in the late 1950s, where he spent Next, he heard "General Quarters" around 7:00 a.m. of Coloma, Bob Flaherty of Watervliet and Bill Wenger of Niles have reu- Company and progressed to Cham- for many ' years eurysm at Borgess her loving and compassionate heart. most of his career selling cars. He being sounded, which meant "Go to for chow and we sneak attack pion International Paper, International nited every year on December 7, the anniversary of "the date that will go Everyone who was blessed by her managed Beverly Lumber Company, Hospital in Kala-| eagerly went to w ork each day to meet your battle stations." were just finish- down in infamy." The trio always would meet at a local eatery, give thanks Paper, and closing with Verso Paper. and he worked for ABC Lumber and mazoo, Michigan. enjoyed much laughter, honest advice, people and be with his friends. Flaherty recalls his first thought was ing up breakfast plunged U.S. into for how they survived the surprise attack by the Japanese, and remember and warm hugs. Always modest. Bill referred to him- Judd Lumber. On October 20, Lester Linda w as born I He won many awards as a top sales- "a useless drill" but he soon realized when hell came their buddies who didn^t. After meeting each year for decades, the three self as "just the tech rep" but was in ' She will be dearh missed by: her life- retired from Kellogg Hardware in August 2, 1947, to World War WII man for Chevrolet and Buick over the that "this was no drill." He hurried to Hawaii. Gen- Wegner have not yet made plans for a 2009 reunion because of some failing health fact was one of the most expert and Hartford where he had worked for 20 Joseph and Doro- time love and companion, Mark years. His reputation in the communi- topside where he was in range of 8- eral Quarters sounded and we all went By Lynn Attila issues. This photo was taken a year ago at the Waffle House of America in sought-after paper mill trouble-shoot- years. thy Walton. She Steiner of Watervliet; her two daugh- ty and skill as a salesman led to the inch guns but, unfortunately, those to our stations... the #2 gun... I passed On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Watervliet. ers in the country. His children are He proudly served his country in the had one half brother, Gerry Walton; ters, Brandy Brown of Grand Rapids, growth of a very loyal group of cus- types of guns could not be fired in the powder." raid on Pearl Harbor was one of the thankful this created an East Coast United States Army in Okinawa, and one sister, Darlene Hazen. She MI, and Kon Steiner of Wateniiet; tomers that, over time, often included great defining moments in history. A Red Cross Blood Drive Dec. 17 childhood. Bill's career took him to Latay, during World War II, where he graduated from Coloma High School five siblings - Gan I). French, Jesse their families and friends. Until very single, carefully planned and well- New Jersey for nearly 25 years; then earned a purple heart. He was an ac- and attended Lake Michigan College. A. Dye Jr.. James R. Dye; Shirley M. recently, Ralph continued to sell cars executed strike removed the United at Watervliet K of C onto Connecticut, Tennessee, and Pipkins, and Jud> (Tom) Jones; sever- tive member of Watervliet Free She married Robert Carroll Ridge of for Wellefs in Bridgman, Pastrick's in States Navy's battleship force as a The Knights of Columbus will hold a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, returning back to the Midwest for a Methodist Church and Watervliet Coloma. Ml; and they had two daugh- Benton Harbor. MI, and Jerry Hunt's possible threat to the Japanese Em- December 17, from 12:00 noon until 5:30 p.m., at the clubhouse on Paw Paw 01/01/10 retirement. VFW. ters, Shelley Perry of Hartford, Ml, TAX-FREE INCOME Auto Center in Benton Harbor. pire's southward expansion. America, Avenue, across from the Paw Paw Lake Golf Course, in Watervliet. Bill lived a life he wanted to. He Lester will be remembered for his and Jennifer Ridge of Coloma. In his youth. Ralph learned to sail on unprepared and now considerably This would be a good present for Christmas. DUFFIELD enjoyed his children: Deane Fizzell of sense of humor; always having a Linda was a loving and devoted Paw Paw Lake and raced star class FOR YOUR RETIREMENT weakened, was abruptly brought into Michigan, Ashley Fleming of South smile; how he never met a stranger; sailboats there for many, years. He was grandmother to Megan Smalley (Hart- the Second World War as a full com- & PASTRICK an avid bowler and once had a 700 ford), Lauren Perry (Kalamazoo), I ax-free income is the best gift you can give yourself at batant. Sarett Nature Center happenings series. He also enjoyed golf, fishing, < •! IfOli L Chelsea Ridge (Watervliet, MJ), Dino retirement. Converting to a Roth IRA from a traditional By late November 1941, with peace FAMILY FIWERAL Roumeliotis (Columbus, IN), Olivia Woodland Indians program December 5 and gardening. IRA allows for tax-free accumulation as well as tax-free negotiations clearly approaching an HOME Kietzer-Ridge (Coloma), and Lily Sarett Nature Center will present a program about the Woodland Indians on He was a member of St. Joseph 74e withdrawals in retirement - which means you don't have end, informed U.S. officials (and they & CREMATION SERVICES Catholic Church in Wateniiet and Pern (Hartford). believed they were very well in- Saturday, December 5, at 2:00 p.m. Visitors will visit Sarett's wigwam, see arti- to worry as much about what income tax rates will be in former member of Our Lady Queen of Linda was employed by Van Buren formed, having the ability to read facts, watch a bow drill fire-starting demonstration, and then try the bow drill. the future. Setting a Peace Catholic Church in Bridgman WWW.BROOKFIELDDQDGF.COM ISD as a teacher's aide to children Japan's diplomatic codes) fully ex- This is a great program for the whole family. 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Hartford 6214101 I/lnA Lifestyle Chiropractic died Saturday, November 14, 2009, at health care team of Stagg Medical Center tn Hartford. And while their office location has changed, Coloma J her daughter's home in Lewes, Del. 7652 Red Arrow Hwy. you can still count on the same great care and friendlv smiles. United 9" Hutchins Funeral Home, Wateniiet. Watervliet Dr. W ang is a graduate of Michigan State University College of I luman Medicine and completed a Methodist Continued on Page H LEONARD FUNERAL HOME (269) 463-4100 three-year family practice residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan. 222 E. St. Jotaph. L«wr»nca Church He provides general and preventative medical care for individuals of all ages. 674 8131 What if chorcli 'Great dental care David Wang, MD Ms. Del .eon is a graduate of Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She has been a Family Practice msv'ijusi a place we ^ member of the Community I lospital family since 2007 and offers medical care for children through FLORIN is just minutes away" seniors. FUNERAL SERVICE but something we do7 7517 Red Arrow Hwy Open Hearts. Open Oper Wate^vliel DAVIDSON CHAPEL people o* T-v Unit en wetrvol-st Stuart W. Boekeloo, D.D.S., P.C. (269) 463-3195 New and former patients are welcome to make an appointment, l or more information please call 249 E. Ceottrr St, ( oloma IS now (269) 463-2459. 468-3181 Sun. Worship 9:15arn Worship 9:30 & 11:00 A M. Sun. School All Ages nam accepting new patients K < Sunday School and Adult "Mm] William W. Chu Bible Fellowship 9:30 A.M. (269) 429-6101 Stagg Medical Center 144 Church St. f Children's Church and Adult Raquel DeLeon, FNP (Community S2.S S. (.enter Street •Sftui* ^laodarda lor Escdfearr ^^1 269-468-6062 2525 S. Cleveland Ave. Bible Fellowship 11 00 A M J menial Medicine Harrtbrd, MI 49057 la Prof MI u»oal Ctr*" HOSPITAL www midwayministnes.org (269) 463-2459 A Goldeo Rule Home www.colomaumc.org St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085 S Tri-City Record December 3, 2009 any of these people. Callers don't Short, 20, was riding in the passenger December 3, 2009 Tri-City Record 9 Crime Stoppers. need to leave a name but will be as- seat of a Mitsubishi Lancer driven by POLICE Demetrius Lament Hunter is want- signed a code number. To give infor- his wife, Carolina Short, 19. They Pearl Harbor attack brings on war & ed on a felony mation, call 1-800-342-STOP or 288- were making a left turn into Fort REPORTS warrants for deliv- STOP. Cambell's Gate 2 when a Jeep Laredo women into the U.S. military for the first ery of marijuana. This information comes from Crime collided with the passenger side of the CONTINUED FROM PAGE I His last known Stoppers and the Berrien County Mitsubishi. in her vehicle during a routine traffic address is in Sheriff's Department. All warrants Short died of injuries at the scene. time; Coloma woman joins the WAAC... stop on December I at 1:16 in the m must be reconfirmed before an arrest. Benton Harbor. ' morning. His wife and the other driver were To comment on the accuracy of this transported by ambulance to the hos- Deputies were on patrol on County charting a future for military women information, call 269-983-7141, ex- pital, with minor injuries; and an 18- Road 690 near 95th Avenue, where tension 7222. year-old passenger in the Jeep was they first observed the vehicle. After By Lynn Attila On July 3, 1943, the WAC bill was uninjured. witnessing several traffic violations, A Coloma resident, 88-year-old Janet signed into law. All WAACs were Andre Wallace Moore is wanted on Short was Mr. Hartford in 2007 and deputies stopped the vehicle. While Sells Allkins, was a pioneer for given the option of joining the United a felony warrant was also designated Mr. Nice Guy. He speaking to the driver, deputies DEATH women in the military, becoming a States Army as WACs or returning to for invading pri- graduated in 2008 from Hartford High civilian life. The little farm girl from noticed a strong odor of marijuana and private first class (Pfc.) of the Wo- vacy. His last School and joined the Army, arriving Benton Harbor made her decision "to observed a small bag of marijuana men's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) known address is NOTICES at Fort Campbell in January of 2009. part ways" from the fledgling girl sol- near the driver's leg. The driver at- David Short in 1942, but only after the Japanese in Benton Harbor. Specialist Short was an information diers. On August 2, 1943, Pfc. Janet tempted to conceal it and was then CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 launched its surprise air attack against systems operator-analyst assigned to Sells (Allkins) was honorably dis- removed from the vehicle. David A. Short, 20, of Hartford, Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December killed in Headquarters and Headquarters Com- charged from the WAAC. After searching the vehicle, deputies Michigan, died Monday, November 7, 1941. COLOMA MIDDLE SCHOOL...teachers were thrilled for the opportuni- pany, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Janet fondly recalls her time with the located several duffle bags in the back 23, 2009, in Clarksville, Tennessee. It was only at this juncture of desper- ty to take 120 seventh-grade students to see the new "A Christmas Carol" car crash Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team. WAAC, the friendships she forged, seat that contained a large amount of Hutchins Funeral Home, Watervliet, ation in our country's history that / film at the Loma. The classes had read the play as part of their schooling His awards and decorations include: and the accomplishments she marijuana. Deputies also located mar- By Angela Stair Congress stopped bickering over who and walked to the theater to watch the movie as a special treat right before Tenisha Nichole Smith is wanted on Ml. National Defense Service Medal; achieved. She admits feeling that "I ijuana packaged for sale and several "should cook the meals and rock the school let out for Thanksgiving. (Christina Gelder photo) a felony warrant James David Stanley, 63, of Hart- Specialist David Short, former Hart- Global War on Terrorism Service made a difference" when it came to items consistent with the sale of mari- cradle" and began to take a serious for fraud. Her last ford, Michigan, died Wednesday, ford resident, was killed at the en- Medal; Army Service Ribbon; and women in the armed forces. Yet, when juana. A total of 1.75 pounds of mari- look at the real needs of our nation and known address is November 25, 2009, at his home. trance to Fort Campbell in Clarksville, Weapons Qualification: M4 (expert). asked what she thinks of women juana was seized from the vehicle. who could fill those roles... be it a Coloma seventh-graders get to in Michigan. Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford. Tennessee. The accident occurred on Short is survived by: his wife, today, fighting side by side their The driver was found to have prior male or a female. Alfred Descenzio, 81, of Coloma, Monday, November 23. 2009, at 5:26 Carolina, of Clarksville; and his moth- brothers-at-arms, Janet hesitates, "I'm convictions for possession of marijua- After the Pearl Harbor attack, there Michigan, died Saturday, November a.m. er and stepfather, Julie and Bruce not sure the battlefield is the place for see "A Christmas Carol" na and delivery/manufacturing a con- was a congressional Declaration of 28, 2009, at Caretel Inns of Royalton According to published reports. Strunk of Hartford. a woman to be." trolled substance. The 48-year-old War against Japan the next day, Dec- in St. Joseph, MI. Hutchins Funeral Conservative thinking aside, Janet's as a pre-Thanksgiving treat female from Dowagiac was arrested ember 8, 1941. On the morning of AMONG THE FIRST... Janet Sells Home, Watervliet, MI. bravery and willingness to stand and lodged at Van Buren County Jail December II, 1941, the govemment Allkins was a pioneer for women in Betsy Louise Kwasny is wanted on Phyllis M. Johnson, 89, of Coloma, against those who thought she should By Christina Gelder cide," said teacher Jan Sieber, with the for possession with the intent to deliv- of Germany declared war against the the military, becoming a private a felony warrant Michigan, died Sunday, November "have stay ed on the farm and keep the On the day before school let out for release of the newest movie based on er. Her name was being withheld, United States. Likewise, the joint U.S. first class (Pfc.) of the Women's for forgery and 29, 2009, at Lakeland Regional pending arraignment. '74e Staotyietd Sdqc Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC). home fires burning" paved the way for Thanksgiv ing break, those traveling the story. Congress passed the War Resolution larceny. Her last Medical Center, St. Joseph, MI. Starks women in the 2000s. Because of Janet through Coloma around 9:00 a.m. Language arts teachers Cary Saxton Motel 6 is home to meth lab formally declaring war against Ger- parts. known address is & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, and the other 150,000 WAACs, mili- may have seen an unusual sight. The and Stephanie Pevac orchestrated the On November 29 at approximately many, also on December 11. Because of so many success stories, in Bridgman. St. Joseph. WWW.BROOKFIELDDQDGE.COM tary woman today DO receive equal front of the Loma, the local movie the- event and reported that the students 4:00 a.m., Sgt. Zehm of the Berrien It was thought at the time that Ger- women in the field were gaining the Ralph W. Dienes, 76, of Coloma, pay, benefits, job opportunities, pro- ater, was crowded with anxious enjoyed reading the play. The teachers Count^ SherifTs Department Road many believed the United States could respect they well deserved; and Con- Michigan, died Monday, November tection if captured and they CAN Middle School students ready to see a were also very grateful to the Loma Patrol and officers of the Benton not sustain war on two fronts. The gress opened hearings in March 1943 30, 2009, at Sunset Shores Assisted command men. movie. for providing a "terrific" opportunity Township Police Department were lb GET IT TODAY! Axis powers may have been right in on converting the trial WAAC pro- Living, Benton Harbor, MI. Starks & Save 20% off a gift As a special treat for the classes that to see it. For S4 a person, they were dispatched to Motel 6, located at 2063 their assumptions had it not been for gram into the Women's Army Corps Crime Stoppers will pay $1,000 for Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 463-5656 read the play, a trip to the movies was able to view the film and enjoy pop Pipestone Road in Benton Township, the acceptance of women into our mil- (WAC), which would be part of the subscription to the information that leads to the arrest of St. Joseph, ML • SALES * SERVICE * PARTS * in order. Reading "A Christmas and popcorn. with a report of methamphetamine itary. This was a tactic not planned on Army itself rather than merely serving Tri-City Record; Carol" by Charles Dickens is a normal Coloma schools are not the only being manufactured inside room num- by Germany or Japan. with it. see Page 4 for details part of the seventh-grade curriculum groups to enjoy special showings at ber 128. Early in 1941, Congresswoman Edith The Army desperately needed or call 463-NEWS and this year it "happened to coin- the Loma. Other groups come in for When the officers arrived, they made Norse Rogers of Massachusetts had a WAACs overseas but under current special occasions as well. According contact w ith the two occupants of the "sit down" talk with General George statutes could not offer them the pro- ! to Rodney Lynch, a manager at the room. The officers discovered meth- C. Marshall, the Army's Chief of tection if captured or benefits if in- theater, groups from Watervliet and amphetamine, a methamphetamine Staff, with intentions of introducing a jured that regular Army soldiers re- }a iaJ! si 11X 500 SH0PPIN6 SPREES. Hartford have also enjoyed some laboratory, and the ingredients and bill to establish an Army Women's ceived. movie time in the past couple of Corps (AWC) to be separate and dis- The plans for an eventual Allied front components used in the manufactur- weeks. ing of the substance inside the room. tinct from the existing Army Nurse in Europe required a substantially While it doesn't happen every day. Ginger Ann Tate, 38, of Hartford, and Corps. larger Army, with many more jobs... at Cawif HMfg Fimifire... Lynch reports that some groups come Scott William Hoyt, 33, of Kalama- It was Rogers' premise the Women's jobs that woman could definitely fill. WWW.BROOKFIELDDODGE.COM annually to the theater as a reward or Corps should be part of the Army and Establishment of WACs with pay, zoo, the occupants of the room, were special treat. So if the front of the its "female soldiers" would receive privileges, and protection equal to that then placed under arrest and the Whin pi take a Snowman Gift Bag Omament Loma has a swarm of people coming equal pay, pension, and disability ben- accorded to men was seen as a partial Berrien County Narcotics Unit was GET IT TODAY! in the morning, it is most likely a efits. But these socially-altering ideas solution to the Army's problem. Con- contacted to assist in the investigation. tea our,.. 463-5656 group with a reason to celebrate suc- Officers located and seized approxi- were far too radical for the 1940s and gresswoman Rogers' vision had final- cess and special occasions. mately S200 worth of "processed" a compromise was established. It was ly taken root. SALES • SERVICE • PARTS * methamphetamine and miscellaneous known as the Women's Army Auxi- components and ingredients. A haz- o, liaiydforps. — ! ardous waste disposal company Wpipjn were not to be PART of the responded to the scene to remove the Army; instead, they would be working hazardous waste associated with the WITH the Army. But to Rogers' dis- manufacturing of methamphetamine. may, male prejudices prevailed and Under the state of Michigan's Civil included within the compromise were Forfeiture Law, the officers seized two sexist mandates; women were $180 in cash and miscellaneous pieces "not to be allowed to command men" of electronic equipment. and women were "to receive less pay Tate was charged with manufacturing than their male counterparts." methamphetamine within 500 feet of Even though Rogers introduced her an occupied dwelling, second offense; bill in May of 1941, Congress bitterly v-A possession of methamphetamine, sec- debated the "issues." One Southern ond offense; maintaining a drug congressman was recorded as asking a house, second offense; and for two "most pertinent" question, "Who will mi valid warrants for failure to appear out then do the cooking, the washing, the of Van Buren County. She is currently EVERY ONE WINS A SNOWMAN GIFT BAG ORNAMENT mending, the humble homey tasks to on felony probation in Van Buren which EVERY woman has devoted County on an unrelated methampheta- with at least a $100 Off* Gift Certificate herself?" mine conviction. Come in and pick a Snowman Gift Bag Ornament from our tree... The partisan duress filled 98 columns Hoyt was charged with manufactur- and then look inside for your Holiday Surprise! in the Congressional Record; the bill ing methamphetamine, second of- finally passed the House with 249 fense; possession of methampheta- You won't want to miss Country votes to 86. The Senate approved the mine, second offense; maintaining a WIN! WIN! WIN! bill 38 to 27 on May 14, 1942. drug house, second offense; three House Furniture's Holiday Sale. When President Roosevelt signed the valid warrants for failure to pay child 2 - $500 Shopping Sprees! bill into law the next day, he set a support out of Kalamazoo County; Here's how it works: Pick the recruitment goal of 25,000 for the first and a valid warrant for failure to Snowman Bag of your choice from year. The trial program, WAAC, appear out of Kalamazoo County. WIN! WIN! WIN! topped recruiting goals by November. Both were lodged at the Berrien our Holiday Money Tree. (The .Secretary of War Henry Stimson then Count} Jail, pending their arraign- Queen Mattress Set! authorized WAAC enrollment be in- ment on the above charges. ornament is yours to keep as your creased to 150,000. Free Gift just for coming in!) Inside Janet Sells (Allkins) celebrated her Fire reports WIN! WIN! WIN! 21st birthday on September 2, 1942. each ornament is a certificate good She also celebrated the mailing of her Watervliet Fire Department % Free Recliner! official WAAC application that very I.. Chief Scott Richcreek for bonus discounts, special offers same day. Watervliet Fire Department respond- WIN! WIN! WIN! or more Free Gifts! Everyone wins! According to WAAC requirements, ed to the Ramada at 8558 Amt Boule- recruits had to be at least 21 years of age "to enlist." THEY COULD HAVE GONE ANYWHERE. vard for a fire alarm on November 24. But hurry -this Holiday SurPrise Upon arrival, firemen found that the J, Picture of Choice - $199 Value! Allkins recalls, "The first of October alarm was set off by birthday candles. ^ ends December 24, so shop (1942) found me at the bus station in THESE TRAUMA SURGEONS The department responded to 5259 N. R.* WIN! WIN! WIN! Country House Furniture now! Des Moines, looking for someone to Watervliet Road, Lot. #35, on Thanks- find me. 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Please stop in to check out "Your Furnishing 212 Trowbridge St. public scrutiny and tactless "yellow from the area who are wanted on out- all the savings and meet our friendly Downtown Allegan standing warrants for various alleged sales staff at our 2 locations." journalism" that belied the morals of O BRONSON POSITIVITY 269.686.1155 felonies are listed below. This infor- women associated with the military. Hope to see ya soon. Doily 9.30-5:30 - Monday & Friday 'til 8 • All Major Credit Cords Accepted • Credit Terms Available mation was provided by the Berrien *See Store for Details. The WAAC recruits also proved that bronsonheahh com trauma Count) Sheriff's Department and WM they were smart, hard working and brave, not unlike their male counter- 10 Tri-City Record December 3, 2009 \ ommunity C alendar M Movie Guide • "Kute Kids .. n-City Area Snorts News December 3, 2009 Tri-City Record II are from six area high schools: Lake- H Miss Watervliet M Armchair Quarterbacks pick this weekend's game winners! shore, St. Joseph. Bridgman, Coloma, NOW SHOWING H Upset puts Bolin in AQB race lead Eau Claire, and Berrien Springs. • THESE "KUTE KIDS"...are 2- tickets on sale ^ surPrises this week, but the only surprise that really mattered Please check M year-old Jack and 5-year-old Kate, For more information, call 428-1402, R was the West Virginia upset of Pittsburgh that puts Mark Bolin back in the lead. the children of Bryan and Shelly December 5 extension 2099. Celebration Cinema H Mark went 8-3 to tie for the best record of the week, but that game made it for H White of Chandler, Arizona. Their i and LOMA him. Mark now has the same overall record as Nancy Huffman but beat her out Ticket sales for the 2010 Miss Water- M ** t>~ Service News • proud grandparents are Micheal on the tiebreaker. So we definitely have a race between these two vliet Scholarship Pageant will be held H H ads on this page for and Elaine White of Watervliet, MI. • Nancy went 7-4 this week and that was just enough to fall to second place, as Saturday, December 5, from 10:00 ROBERT GENDRON • H ratings & showtlmes Share a photo of your "Kute Kids" I stated above. Nancy is passionate about this race, though, so don't look for a.m. until 12:00 noon, at Watervliet H M GRADUATES FROM with your friends, neighbors, and rela- Charter Township Hall. her to fade away. This week could see just the opposite happen, with her back ARMY NATIONAL tives who read the Tri-City Record. on top. They will also be sold the night of Armored... Mark Bolin Nancy Huffman Chris Leach John Demis Tom Gear Jim Edwards GUARD BASIC Make sure you write your kids' names Chris Leach stays in third place this week with an 8-3 record. That ties her for the pageant, December 12, in the lob- A new bie guard for an armored truck Watervliet PW Huffman's TV Guy's Marine John's Glass T-C Computer Nancy's Furn on the back of the picture and include the best weekly record along with Mark. And again, she doesn't lose any by of Watervliet High School. COMBAT TRAINING company is coerced by his veteran 110-41 110-41 103-48 102-49 98-53 94-57 any other information about it you d ground to either of them. She has been hanging tough and could go higher in IN KENTUCKY coworkers to steal a truck containing Central Mich., Central Mich., Ohio U, Oregon, Central Mich., Central Mich., Central Mich., like to see in the paper, including mom this competition but she still must watch out behind her as well. $42 million. But a wxinkle in their Oregon, Oregon, Cincinnati, Oregon, Oregon, Oregon, Army National Guard Pvt. Robert E. and dad, grandma and grandpa, an That competition happens to be John Demis who stays in fourth place this Tickets are on sale now supposedly foolproof plan divides the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Gendron has graduated from Basic so on. Send the photo to the Tri-City week with an 8-3 record to match both Mark and Chris. He is still just one group, leading to a potentially deadly Clemson, Texas, Georgia Tech, Texas, Alabama, Clemson, Texas, Georgia Tech, Georgia Tech, Combat Training at Fort Knox, Ken- Record. P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, MI game behind Chris and four games ahead of his nearest competition. One false BCD Winter resolution. Florida, USC, Texas, Florida, USC, Cowboys, Alabama, USC, Texas, Alabama, Texas, Florida, tucky. 49098. Pick up the photo after it appears in the paper or include a move and he could pass Chris and move up to third once again, so it is not over Cowboys, Colts, USC, Cowboys, Colts, Vikings, Cowboys, Colts, USC, Cowboys, Arizona, During the nine-week training peri- Brothers... stamped, self-addressed envelope and we 'II mail it hack to you. by any means. Dance Concert Vikings, Bears, Colts, Vikings, Bears, Bengals Vikings, Bears, Colts, Vikings, Cowboys, Colts, od. the trainee received instruction in Sam Cahill (Maguire) returns from Tom Gear stays in fifth place this week with a 7-4 record. Tom had to aban- Bengals Bears, Bengals Total Pts. 38 Bengals Bears, Bengals Vikings, Bears, drill and ceremony; weapons; rifle being held as a prisoner-of-war in Where are your "Kute Kids"? don his Irish this week or he would have had one more loss. It is now all over December 12 Total Pts. 39 Total Pts. 47 Total Pts. 44 Total Pts. 50 Bengals marksmanship and bayonet training; Afghanistan to find that his ex-con and done with Charlie Weiss being fired from Notre Dame on Monday and the Berrien County Dancers will hold its Total Pts. 55 chemical warfare; field training and brother (Gyllenhaal) has become the search is already on for a successor. At 6-6, will the Irish choose to go to a bowl This week's picks... Winter Dance Concert on Saturday, tactical exercises; armed and un- man, of sorts, of the household where game, though? Central Mich, vs Ohio U. Dec. 12 at 7:00 P.M. in the Lakeshore armed combat; military courtesy; Sam's wife, Grace (Portman) had been WWW.MOORETHR\TRRS mM Jim Edwards stays in sixth place this week as he went 7-4 for the week. Jim Alabama vs. Florida St. Louis Rams at Chicago Bears [jv v** Oregon State at Oregon Community Auditorium. Tickets are militarv justice; physical fitness; first living under the assumption that she is still four games behind Tom and we can only look at him to move up. You Arizona at USC Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals on sale now. Contact a BCD member Cincinnati at Pittsburgh aid; and Armv history, traditions, and was a w idow. have to start somewhere and that is his closest link to get out of the cellar. Dallas Cowboys at NY Giants The tiebreaker for positions or Theresa Graziano, Artistic Direc- core values. Georgia Tech at Clemson Tennessee Titans at Indy Colts will be the total points of >LD DOGS 12:55 3:40 6:25 9:00 PG tor, 428-1402, extension 2099. The son of Bob Gendron of Hartford, Texas vs. Nebraska Minn. Vikings at Arizona Cardinals the Bengals-Lions game. Everybody's Fine... JEW MOON Tickets will also be available at the Michigan. Gendron is a 2009 gradu- 12:30 3:15 6:00 8:40 PG13 embattled Notre Dame coach Charlie above $20. Howard Ice Rink door. ate of Lawrence High School in A widower (De Niro) takes an im- My view Weis. His team's performance in its Please remember that you do not need 1 - Saylor's Pizza/$5 to Cinema Cost is $5 per person. Children 3 and Lawrence, Ml. promptu road trip in order to recon- )MING SOON PRINCESS & THE FROG final regular season loss to Stanford to be present to win any of the grand Magic/2 Free Games to AMF Lanes under are free. nect with his- grown children, only to last Saturday was a microcosm of prizes. I - Saylor's Pizza/$5 to Cinema The concert will be professionally re- discover that his family members are IOLD DOGS from the what the program has been like his All raffle tickets are eligible for the Magic/Free Games to AMF Lanes corded. Individual copies may be Birth living far from perfect lives. 1:35*4:25 7:00 8:50**PG whole tenure. grand prize items. Remember, you can I - $10 to Celebration Cinema/2 Ice ordered at the concert. [PLANET 51 1:25*4:10 6:40 8:45**PG announcement There is no question that he is an only win one grand prize item. Skating Passes to Howard Ice Rink/$5 Baked goods and flowers will be sold New Moon... INEW MOON 1:15*4:00 6:50 9:30**PG13 offensive genius but he still recruited to Cinema Magic A baby girl was bom at 7:16 a.m. on Press Box Grand prize items: as a fundraiser to help support guest ICOMINGSOON EVERYBODY'S FINE j When Bella's blood is shed at her some of the best classes in the country I - $10 to Celebration Cinema/2 Ice residencies, excursions, and other Thursday, November 26. 2009, to By Mike Leith, Sportswriter 4 Chicago Bulls Tickets birthday celebration, Edward's intense and still couldn't play defense with Skating Passes to Howard Ice Rink/2 Katherine Rochefort and William A. student needs. reaction to the event causes his par- them. I Family Pass to Howard Ice Rink in This week we will take a look at the tion. Games to AMF Lanes Students performing in the concert Gibson Jr. of Coloma. She w eighed i6 CHRISTMAS CAROL 10:50 1:40 4:10 6:25 8:35 PG St. Joseph ents to pull up stakes and leave Forks, His own words sunk him in the end, I - $10 to Celebration Cinema/2 Ice pounds, 12 ounces. OLD DOGS boys teams, as the girls will be on the Those seniors include 6' 1" center T.J. Washington, for the sake of the young 11:00 1:50 4:30 6:35 8:40 PG as he clearly stated that 6-5 was not Non-grand prize items: Family court to start their seasons. We have a Scott, 5'8" guard Dan Vollrath, 6'2" Skating Passes to Howard Ice Rink 2 lovers. Heartbroken, Bella finds a NEW MOON 10:30 1:20 4:00 6:50 9:25 PG13 good enough when he came to the pair of returning coaches and a new forward Sam Swihart, and 5'8" guard Prizes in the $20 ticket purchase: Games to AMF Lanes form of comfort in reckless liv ing, as 2012 campus five years ago. It wasn't good Pay-to-Play 8:40 11:45 2:50 6:30 9:35 PG13 one to add to the mix for the boys. Chad Herman. Other seniors on the I - One-Night Stay at Surfari Joe's in 1 - $5 to Family Video/$5 to Chili's/ Save 20% on a gift well as an even-closer friendship with enough then and still isn't good Games BLIND SIDE 10:20 1:10 3:50 7:00 9:45 PG13 Watervliet hopes team this season include 6'5" center Watervliet, with 4 water park passes Burger King Value Meal/2 Free Jacob Black (Lautner). Danger in dif- enough now. I - Lake Michigan Hills Golf Course PLANET SI 10:40 1:30 4:20 6:40 8:45 PG and JV product Tyler Dye, along with Sandwich from McDonald's Movie Rentals^Vv^ subscription to the ferent forms awaits. Don't feel too bad for Charlie, -Two 18-Hole Rounds We nave gridiron success carries first-year players 5'11" guard John I - $5 to Family Video/2 Burger King though, as the university has to pony Tri-City Record! Blindside... Greco, 5' 11" guard Jordon Burrell and I - Lake Michigan Hills Golf Course Value Meal/2 Free Sandwich from DVD & VHS Players over to basketball court up at least $12 million to buy him out. 6'4" forward Deidrick Swanigan. - Two 18-Hole Rounds McDonald's A disadvantaged teenager is taken ip Second-year Watervliet boys coach Community Calendar Some sources have put the number as 1 - Paw Paw Lake Golf Course - Two Movie Library See Page 4 for the by a conservative family who see tre- All but one of the juniors on the team I - $10 to Clementine's/$5 to Family Joe Spitale would like to see the foot- high as $18 million. That's what hap- 18-Hole Rounds 139 N. Main St. Watervliet mendous promise in the young man. Sponsored as a community service by this season are JV products from last Video/2 Free Games to AMF Lanes coupon special ball team's success carry over to the pens when you give the farm away 463-4024 Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill year, so they need some varsity expe- 1 - $50 Gift Certificate to Keepin' I - $10 to Clementine's/$5 to Family Mon-Thur 1-10 Fri& Sat 1-11 Sunl-S Despite certain obstacles, the attention basketball season and he returns seven like they did after two years when You in Stitches Video/2 Free Games to AMF Lanes Custom Made Jewelry or call 463-NEWS and inspiration he receives helps him Send Community Calendar listings to: Tri-City Record, rience. They include 6' guard Dashon letterwinners to help them try to do they granted him a 10-year contract Archibald, 6'4" forward D.J. Thomas, I - Tri-City Record Subscription I - Celebration Cinema T-Shirt/ mature into an athletically and aca- Box 7, Watervliet, Ml 49098; Fax to (269) 463-8329; that. extension. How would you like to be 1 - 4 Tickets to Michigan vs. Michi- McDonald's Gift Certificates demically successful NFL prospect. and 5'9" and guard Deontae Haynes. or E-mail to [email protected] Five seniors return, including 5'10" the people behind that idea? There are two other juniors on the gan State Girls Basketball Game on 1 - Celebration Cinema T-Shirt/ Listings must be renewed weekly; the listings deadline guard Marco Montejano, 5'10" for- There are reports that Charlie has team who are in their first year at Thursday , February 11, 2010 McDonald's Gift Certificates 2012... ward Cory Quinn, 5'6" guard Tim already been fielding offers from NFL Tte SnootyidcL Sdqe for next week's newspaper is 12:00 noon on Monday. Coloma, 5,6" guard Cam Nattee and 1 - 4 Tickets to Michigan vs. Ohio I - Celebration Cinema T-Shirt/ Academic researcher Jackson Curtis Flagel, 5'10" forward D.J. Howley teams anxious to get him back into the 6,4" center Cortez Childs. Childs State Girls Basketball Game on Thurs- McDonald's Gift Certificates (Cusack) leads a group of people in a and 6'2" forward-center Aaron Sill. professional ranks as an offensive day, January 21, 2010 Every Sunday, 8:00 a.m.-noon, "BREAKFAST SERV ED AT COLOMA played on the Benton Harbor JV team I - Celebration Cinema T-Shirt/ fight to counteract the apocalyptic The juniors are led by two letterwin- coordinator again, and I am sure that ROD & GUN CLUB," Angling Road. Open to the public. last season so he has experience at the I - 4 Tickets to Western Michigan McDonald's Gift Certificates WyyvyjROOKFIELDDODGE.COM ners who return from last season in is where you will see him next year. events that were predicted by the Thursday, December 3, 3:00-6:00 p.m., "MDOT OPEN HOUSE TO JV level. r Basketbail Game of Choice..., ^ ^ ^ I - 2 Ice Skating. Passes to Howard Mayan calendar. 5'8" guard Dustin Blagg and 6' for- As a source close to Weis was quoted DISCUSS M-l40 RECONSTRUCTION IN WATERVLIET," Watervliet Joe Stevens vM he torching the JVs, I - 4 Tickets to Western Michigan Ice Rink/McDonald's Gift Certificates ward John McCarthy. There are four as say ing, "It just didn't work out." City Hall, 158 W. Pleasant Street, downtown Waterv liet. All are invited. while A.J. High will coach the fresh- Hockey Game of Choice 1 - 2 Ice Skating Passes to Howard GET IT TODAY! other juniors on the squad this season A Christmas Carol... Friday, December 4, 6:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., "AUXILIARY CRAFT men. I - $25 Gift Certificate to Sifver Ice Rink;McDonald's Gift Certificates who are JV products from last year Beach Pizza 463-5656 SALE" lobby of Community Hospital Waterv liet. The public is inv ited. , Coach Beckman says that both Bridg- I - 2 Ice Skating Passes to Howard An animated retelling of the Charles and they include 6 1" forward Colin WMS basketball Friday, December 4, 5:00-6:30 p.m., "COMMUNITY SOUP & SALAD man and Buchanan should be the pre- I - $25 Gift Certificate to Silver Ice Rink/McDonald's Gift Certificates • SALES • SERVICE * PARTS • Dickens novel about Ebenezer Nangel, 6'2" forward Jake Teunissen, SUPPER" hosted by and at North Berrien Senior Center, 6648 Ryno Road, season favorites in the Lakeland Con- Beach Pizza Scrooge (Carrey), a Victorian-era 5'8" guard Aaron Dabicci, and 5'6" raffle Coloma. $5 for adults, $3 for children up to 12 & free for 3 and younger ference and it will be a while before I - $25 Gift Certificate to Silver If you have any questions, please con- miser who is taken on a journey of guard Brad Rose. Attention! The Watervliet Middle Saturday, December 5, 9:00-11:00 a.m., "ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PAN- they actually know what their team Beach Pizza tact Kevin Pockrandt for ticket infor- self-redemption, courtesy of several There is one sophomore on the team School basketball raffle will be on CAKE BREAKFAST" fundraiser for CW Tech Team, at Coloma Junior can do with so many different starters 1 - 2 Chicken Quesadillas at Easy mation or purchases. Focus on mysterious Christmas apparitions. in 5'9" guard Travis Taylor. He has J V soon. Tickets were sold at all home High School cafeteria. Adults are $6; $4 for children 10 & under. from last season after the graduation Street/2 Ice Skating Passes to the experience from last year as well. Middle School games (11/30, 12/1, Saturday, December 5, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., "CHRISTMAS BAZAAR of a strong senior class. Coach Spitale will be assisted by 12/2) and will be sold at select varsity Fitness AND LUNCHEON" at Keeler General Baptist Church, in the gym at the Coloma will start its season next Steve Adler and Ben Flowers. The JV games. Proceeds from the raffle tick- By Ann DeHaven back of the church. Lunch, crafts & baked goods. Call Margaret at (269) Tuesday , December 8, at Plainwell be- 934 SHOW Oft l 9* ji Pipeitone celeboiiMcinem* r«ffl coach is Kevin Adams. ets will help purchase equipment for 621-5548 if you have questions. fore hosting Buchanan on Friday, ^ P1V5'. • DiS' Ounl TV.kf-1 R. Iiirtiori'. Apply Coach Spitale says that other than the Middle School basketball pro- Why try to improve? Saturday, December 5,10:00 a.m.-noon, "SALE OF MISS WATERVLI- December 11. Q|_p MOVIES PRESENTED WITH Marcellus the SAC South should be gram. Swotyidet Scfye ET SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT TICKETS" at Watervliet Charter Town- CINLMA DLPDIP DIGITAL CINEMA pretty well balanced, with several Hartford basketball The final raffle drawing will be held ship Hall. Why would you want to improve your fitness level? TECHNOLOGY teams having some very scrappy ath- Second-year Hartford boys varsity at the varsity game on December 11. Saturday & Sunday, December 5 & 6,10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., "HOLIDAY Taking the time to think about why improved fitness letes. He thinks the Wildcats may be a basketball coach Mike Tate returns Tickets are: l/$3,2/$5,5/$10, 15/$20. WVVW.BROOKFIELDDODGg.COM Valid: Friday 12/4/09 OPEN HOUSE" at the North Berrien Historical Museum. Coloma. "San- bit of a favorite in the preseason. He four letterwinners from last season, There is a change to the prizes this would be important to you could make the difference to Thursday. 12/10 ta's Workshop," Santa and Mrs. Claus, Gingerbread house making, holiday feels that his team will be competitive including three seniors. year. The first 30 people to purchase between sticking to your fitness plan and giving up before Holiday Refillable Popcorn cookie walk, trees & decorations, and Toys for Tots collection. but states that he would like to see Those three seniors include 6'4" cen- $20 in raffle tickets at one time will be GET IT TODAY! Buckets are here! Saturday, December 5, 2:00 p.m., "PROGRAM ON WOODLAND IN- you start to see results. someone step up on the inside for the ter Brandon Chemugel, 5'7" guard- instantly able to draw one of the fol- "The Boondock Saints li; Aii DIANS" for the whole family, at Sarett Nature Center, Benton Harbor. Free 463-5656 Panthers to give them a serious inside forward Mike Poczik, and 6'2" for- lowing non-grand prize items. Non- Saint's Day (R) to members; $2 for non-members. Call (269) 927-4832 to register. • SALES • SERVICE « PARTS « Some common reasons to exercise regularly: better over- threat. ward Zach Williams. Other seniors on grand prize items range from $15 to Saturday, December 5, 5:00-7:00 p.m., "CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS 1:15,4:05, 6:55, 9:50 The Panthers will start their season by the team this season include 5'10" all health, such as strengthening your heart and lungs; PARTY" at Coloma Road & Gun Club, for members and community mem- "Armored (PG13) hosting Martin next Tuesday, Decern- guard Shane Sullivan and 6'3" center relieving stress; increasing your energy level; managing bers. Santa will attend; plus hot dogs, chili and all the fixings. ber 8; before hosting Lawton on Brandon Wright. 1:30, 3:40, 5:50, 8:00,10:10 Saturday, December 5, 5:30-7:00 p.m., "PARISH ST. NICHOLAS DIN- your weight; preventing diseases where there is a family Friday, the 11th. The juniors are led by one letterwin- mobile "Brothers (PG13) NER" Italian feast for parishioners & friends at St. Joseph Catholic School, history. These are just a few reasons - what is vital is that ner from last season in 5'7" guard 2:05. 4:40, 7:20, 9:55 Nadrach Center (school gymnasium), Watervliet. Cost is by donation only. Coloma boys have Cameron Collins. Other juniors on the it has a strong emotional connection for you and that you "Everybody's Fine(PG13) Sunday, Dec. 6, 1:00 p.m., "GREENS WORKSHOP" at Sarett Nature new coach team include mostly JV products. remind yourself (on a regular basis) of the reasons you are 1:50.4:20. 6:50. 9:10 Center, Benton Harbor. $10 fee includes greens, wire & instructions. Bring The Coloma boys varsity basketball They are 5'7" guard Matt Najacht, € Utel clippers, wreath frames & decorations. Call (269) 927-4832 to register. wlretoM striving to improve your fitness levels by exercising. " Old Dogs (PG) team has a new coach this season in 5'5" guard Jake Flowers, 6'3" center Monday, December 7, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., "LIFE IS PRECIOUS" pre- au^oruod Josh Beckman. Josh has coached at Tyler McGeorge, 5'8" forward Em- 1:45.4:05. 6:20. 8:35 sented by Hospice at Home in the lobby of Community Hospital Watervliet. if you have been reading my columns, you probably Lake Michigan Catholic at the varsity manuel Ortega, and 5'7" transfer Ninja Assassin (R) Call Michelle at (269) 463-2466 if you need more information. network level for four years, was a JV coach guard Tyler Ledesma. Where the Highways Meet.. in Watervliet know what I am going to say next - WRITE IT DOWN! 12:50, 3:10. 5:30. 7:50.10:10 Wednesday, December 9, 3:30-4:45 p.m., "MAKE YOUR OWN GIN- Better TV for all. there before that, and he brings some There is one sophomore on the team Statistics prove that goals that are written down and "Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG) GERBREAD HOUSE DAY" at Hartford Public Library. All materials and 104 N Main Street youthful enthusiasm to the program. this season in 6' guard-forward Juan candy decorations will be supplied; prizes given for best creations. reviewed on a regular basis are more likely to be met! 12:40,2:45, 4:50, 7:15, 9:30 The Comets return four senior letter- Perez. Wednesday, December 9, 6:00 p.m., "FIESTA" at Woodside Elementary Write your fitness goals down on a sticky note and put it Planet 51 (PG) winners from last year's team to give Coach Tate had a strong senior class Computer Problems ? School, Hartford. 1:30, 3:50, 6:20, 8:40 Coach Beckman something to work graduate from last season, so he has on your bathroom mirror. Write them down on an index Wednesdays, December 9 & 16, 7:00 p.m., "ADVENT WORSHIP SER- with. However, don't get me wrong; some work cut out for himself. He Let us fix them and never leave the house (or office)! card and carry it with you in your calendar or purse. "Blind Side (PG13) VICES AT SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH," 275 Marvin Street, they did lose a lot of talent to gradua- feels that the team to beat in the SAC 12:40, 3:35,4:30, 6:30, 7:40, 9:25 Coloma. A light supper will be served at 6:00; every one is welcome. Cross off your goals as you meet them and add new goals South is Lawrence. He also feels that New Moon (PG13) Wednesday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., "1950s-'60s CONCERT" fundraiser for Now offering "Remote Desktop Support" his team can compete with them as - try to make your first goal something you can achieve in Coloma F.O.P., LMC Mendel Center, Benton Harbor. Call 1-800-445-2143. 1:00, 3:00,4:00, 6:00, 7:00, 9:00, well. 2 to 4 weeks. It is very satisfying to take that pen out and Thursday, December 10, 3:00-7:00 p.m., "H1N1 VACCINATION 10:00 The Hartford boys will open their sea- No need to disconnect your system and bring it to our office. Just cross off a goal that you have achieved! CLINIC" at Saint Joseph Catholic School, Lucinda Lane, Watervliet. For John's 2012 (PG13) son when they take on Marcellus next more information, call the Berrien County Health Dept. sit down, click your mouse a few times and let us go to work re- 12:15, 3:45, 7:30 Friday, December 11. solving your problem. We achieve because we believe! 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Married August 2003; Di- Married July 1998; Divorced No- Tri-City Area Outdoor News December J, 2009 Tri-City Record 13 uhhc Notices an conduct, third degree, on May 1. vorced October 2009. vember 2009. 18-60 months in prison and $128 2008. in Benton Township. Diane Lynn Mach, Three Oaks; and Emma Grace Wagner, St. Joseph; WANT ADS fines and costs for unlawful drive Hunting & James Alan Devenney II. St. Joseph. Kevin Leroy Mach, Baroda. Married and Harry Alfred Wagner. Eau away of a motor vehicle on July 9 in For sal*, for ront, holp wanted, 38-120 months in prison with credit November 1985; Divorced October Claire. Married June 2002; Divorced Paw Paw Lake -oy \ v*. > loot & found, work wantod, Buchanan Township. for 56 days served and fines and 2009. October 2009. Fishing Reports porsonal announcomonts, Phillip Brian Hockaday, Niles. 24- thank-you notos, otc. costs for criminal sexual conduct on Ashley Reve' Jones Nelson, Three David Edward Lee. Galien; and Rita By Angie Stair 120 months in prison with credit for Oaks; and Daniel Lee Nelson, Saw- $12.00 Dor ad of 25 worda. January 3 in St. Joseph Township. Lynn Lee. Buchanan. Married May 61 days served and $128 fines and Almanac i 621-4329 angie^cybersol.com Daniel Mackow Williamson. Benton yer. Married Januarv 2008; Divorced 2006; Divorced November 2009. Add lOd a word ovor 25 words. costs for home invasion, third degree, By Delavan Sipes Harbor, 23-120 months in prison November 2009. Clara Magaly Spaanstra, St. Joseph; Fishing is on the quiet side this week. Grouse limits in our zone. Zone 3, is Ropoat aamo ad for $2 loss. on July 22 in the City of Niles. Add $2 to bordor want ad. with credit for 90 days served and Reagan JoAnn Kowske. St. Joseph; and Ronald Jason Michael Spaanstra, The Steelhead and Whitefish action three per day and six in possession. Ashley Renee Green, Watervliet. 60 Unexpected discovery is likely one Add $2 for toar shoot. fines and costs for breaking and en- and William John Kowski 111, Kala- California. Married February 2004; sion about who dug the channels and continues around the state, according Pheasant hunting, males only, re- days in jail with credit for 49 days tering a building with the intent to mazoo. Married April 2005; Di- Divorced November 2009. of the more exciting experiences of who built Curtis Island, so here is the Ad must bo oald In advanco to the Michigan Department of Nat- sumes across much of southern served, 18 months probation, and life. Janet Snyder sent rhe an e-mail correct story . AD PLACEMENT DEADLINE commit larceny on November 4, vorced November 2009. Curtis Dontia Hudson, Benton Har- ural Resources. The DNR also recom- Michigan but only east of U.S. 131 fines and costs for home invasion, to tell about hers. Here is her story. 18 NOON ON TUESDAY! 2008, in Sodus Township. Lynn Marie Gwinn, Berrien Springs; bor; and Jolanda Marchelle Hudson, George E. Klotter was bom in Chi- mends checking the backwaters for and south of M-20 and U.S. 10. The second degree, on September 22 in "Friday afternoon my good friend Johnny Wayne Clark Jr., Benton and Jesse Thomas Gwinn Jr., Berrien Indiana. Married June 2004;, Di- cago in 1885. His father came to Paw HEAVY RACK...Victor Provost limit is two roosters daily and four in Tri-City Rocord pan fish and said this is a good time of St. Joseph Township. Har-bor, 90 days in jail with credit vorced November 2009. Lois Stepich called to catch up on our Paw Lake around 1900 to vacation 138 N. Main 8t., Box 7 Springs. Married May 2003; Di- proudly displays the 8-point buck year to find Walley e in the shallows. possession. Channing Del Ysa Sutton. South respective Thanksgivings. I went to Watorvllot, Ml 49098 for 34 days served and fines and vorced October 2009. Heather Marie Williams, Benton and invest in property. By the time he shot with his muzzleloader on Pier fishing is still doing well, with Deer muzzleloading season runs from Bend. Indiana. 24 months-20 years in my favorite spot to talk, which is my (269) 463-6397 costs for probation violation on May Christopher Lee Dunnem, Niles; and Harbor; and Charles James Williams, George reached adulthood, he had a Sunday morning, "just when it Whitefish around the South Haven December 4 to Dec. 20, with a bag E-mall rocordGI2k.com prison with credit for five days "window to the world" that overlooks 25 in Benton Township. Erica Ree Dunnem, Niles. Married Buchanan. Married January 2008; bar in Chicago, ran the restaurant part thundered and the rain came down and St. Joseph piers. The DNR reports limit of one per kill tag. Crodlt Card Payment Accepted serv ed and $1,265 fines and costs for the... Paw Paw Lake channels. I saw September 2006; Divorced Novem- Divorced October 2009. of Woodward's Pavilion and in 1911 (11:40 a.m.). The deer saw me and that still-fishing with spawn makes the LOST DOG home invasion, first degree, and as- Divorces a very large bird, white head and tail ber 2009. Rosiley Cerqueria Marinho, Berrien bought the Tumlingrun Hotel and sur- watched me for nearly a half hour Whitefish bite. Pyle's Porthole in COLOMA ROD COLOMA...near Strand Ave. Male sault on October 5. 2008. in the City feathers. It was unmistakable. It was Jami Elizabeth Ruppel, Watervliet; Springs; and Trevor Galen Kirch- rounding 40 acres. During the '20s, before 1 could bring my gun up and South Haven reports there are plenty Poodle mix (short-haired, beige) of Benton Harbor. Berrien County my very first sighting on Paw Paw & GUN CLUB and James Todd Ruppel, Watervliet. meier, Milan. Married March 2005; between real estate deals and playing take the shot.^ of Steelhead in the rivers in the Tri- named Muffin, walks crooked. Call William Warren Inman, Watervliet, Compiled by Annette Christie Lake of a Bald Eagle. I was so excit- Coloma Rod & Gun Club will be Married June 1999; Divorced Octo- Divorced November 2009. the stock market, Klotter became a Vic says the deer weighs over 200 City Area. 269-782-6321 or 269-861-2474. 180 days in jail with credit for one The following divorces were granted ed, 1 cried out 'Lois! Lois! It's an holding a Children's Christmas Party ber 2009. Mary Ann Harris, Benton Harbor; wealthy man. By his 40th birthday, he pounds and adds that it was the Remember that the daily possession Reward offered for a safe return. day served, five years probation. in Berrien County. The plaintiff's eagle! Lois! Lois, you should see in the clubhouse on Angling Road on Robert Deanthony Berry. Benton and Robert Lee Harris, Benton Har- retired to Paw Paw Lake. heaviest rack he has ever seen. limit is five total fish. All five can be (12-3-09-TCR) $16,744 restitution, and fines and name is listed first, followed b\ the this!' Then I yell for my husband in Saturday, December 5, from 5:00 to Harbor; and Joy Jution Stokes Berry. bor. Married October 1987; Divorced He didn't stay retired. By 1927, he (Karl Bayer photo) Salmon, but no more than three of the FOR RENT costs for arson of an insured property defendant: 7:00 p.m. Benton Harbor. Married November October 2009. his office, 'Scott! Scott! Look out the had amassed over 700 acres of land, five can be Trout. WATERVIET.. .4-Bdr. House, $600 on April 11, 2006, in Hagar Town- Terrell Sherwood Coleman. Benton window. Quick! Look! it's an Eagle.' This is for members and the public at 2004; Divorced October 2009. Robyn J. Hazlewood, Niles; and islands and marshlands at the south- The South Haven Steelheadcrs' first per month, plus security deposit. ship. Harbor; and Felice Marie Coleman. What a sight. He was as awed as 1. large. Susan Diane Nutto-Svorec. Sodus; Larry Michael Hazlewood, Niles. western end of Paw Paw Lake. He Fall Trout Tournament was held Dec- (269) 463-7390. Joshua Newcomb, Niles, 18 months Benton Harbor. Married March 2003; Santa has promised to be there, and and John Harold Svorec. Sodus. Married May 1995; Divorced "It circled over the water several planned a "Venice of the North." He ember I. The first-place prize was (11-26. 12-03-09-TCR) there will be refreshments of hot dogs probation, 90 days on tether, and Divorced November 2.009. Married October 1998; Divorced October 2009. times in majestic glory before landing wanted the entire area made into a CHRISTMAS BAZAAR taken by Scott Winkel and Dick Fra- $1,910 fines and costs for attempted Olie J. Griffin. Benton Harbor; and October 2009. Patricia Lynn Smith, St. Joseph; and high in our tree by the water. It series of islands connected to each and chili along with all the fixings. KEELER...General Baptist Church zier. larceny in a building on August 23 in Earnestine Robinson-Griffin. Benton The club will offer a CCW Class on Tina Marie Noonan. Stevensville; Jeffery Lee Smith, Buchanan. Mar- perched there for several minutes, other and the mainland by bridges. "Big Fish" were caught by: Dick Fra- on December 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 the City of Niles. Harbor. Married July 2005; Divorced and Bryan Matthew Noonan. address ried June 2008; Divorced October appearing to survey its kingdom. It The 500 building sites would be con- For more information, call 621-5548. zier, 10.2-pound Brown Trout; Don Krystal Lynn Kirby, Coloma, six November 2009. took off, followed by a small cadre of nected by channels to the lake. p.m. This class is open to everyone. (12-3-09-TCR) unknown. Married October 2001; 2009. DAVE WILLIAMS Peterson, 7.10-pound Brown Trout; days in jail w ith credit for six days Donald Wayne Carpenter. Niles; and If you are interested, please call Dan FOR RENT Divorced October 2009. Adam Lee Astopenia, St. Joseph; attending birds. A short while later, it It was an undertaking too large for and Bob Hayes, 7.9-pound Steelhead. served, three years probation. $8,000 Laurie Michelle Carpenter. Niles. returned to the same tree, with en- Everts at (269) 621-3370 for addition- A PA RTM EN T... 11 art ford Waterv liet Deanna Michelle Boelcke. Berrien and Andrea Michelle Astopenia, St. most contractors, but finally in 1928 BUILDING The deer archery season opened back restitution and fines and costs for Married August 2000; Divorced No- tourage intact, and repeated its in- al information on scheduling and reg- area. Clean 1-BR Apt. References Springs; and Anthony Phillip Boel- Joseph. Married November 2007; Di- Klotter found one and started on the up on December 1 and will run to Jan- home invasion, second degree, on vember 2009. spection of the area. Secure in the SALES istration. and deposit required. $400 per cke. Berrien Springs. Married March vorced November 2009. Wil-O-Paw Islands. The project was uary I, 2010. Also opening and clos- February 1 in Coloma Township. John Edward Poorman. Niles; and interest that there was little interest to FARM COMMERCIAL month. Call 269-325-7774. 2002; Divorced October 2009. Patricia Ann Priest-Newman, Niles; planned to take five years and cost ing on the same dates are the Ruffed Thomas Mikkelsen, St. Joseph. 210 Stacy Marie Poorman. Niles. Mar- WATERVLIET ROD & (12-3, 12-20-09-TCR) Pamela Gail Schroeder. Berrien and Richard E. Newman, Niles. keep it here, it took flight down the $750,000. Nature, engineering prob- 429-7611 Stevensville Grouse (statewide) and Pheasant (lim- days in jail with credit for 39 days ried July 2002; Divorced November Township; and Michael Eric Schroe- Married March 2004; Divorced channel toward Coloma Bay. lems, and the stock market crash of ited in our area) seasons. GUN CLUB Public visioning served and fines and costs for domes- 2009. der. Berrien Township. Married Dec- November 2009. "What a wonderful part of the world 1929 brought the dream to an end. Trap shooting at the Watervliet Rod tic violence, third offense, on Sep- Jessica Joellyn Ransom, Stevens- ember 1992; Divorced October 2009. Eric Allen Bay, Watervliet; and Dor- we live in." Though he went into other business- & Gun Club is open to not only the meetings set for North tember 25 in the City of St. Joseph. ville; and Jason Koern Ransom, Ste- Kristen Renae licit. Buchanan; and enda Carlene Bay, Benton Harbor. What a wonderful part indeed, Janet. es, he kept the Wil-O-Paw Islands members but the public as well. Mon- Berrien Communities Daniel Esters. Niles, 365 days in jail vensville. Married April 2003; Di- Justin Eugene Helt. Georgia. Mar- Married November 2001; Divorced The wonder is often there when we complex until 1947 when he sold it to day shoots start at 6:30 p.m. and will with credit for 132 days served and vorced October 2009. keep our eyes open and stay alert. Curtis Coats who finished the three Parks and ried August 2006; Divorced October November 2009. 7^ StooifycebC Sdqc be held December 7 and 21. Sunday fines and costs for malicious destruc- Jimmy Lee Polus, Benton Harbor; 2009. Roger Edward Kublick, Baroda; and In the story above, there are three lit- Wil-O-Paw Islands project, dredging shoots start at 2:30 p.m. and will be Recreation Plan tion of police property on June 22 in and Gina Ann Polus. Hartford. Mar- Rashelle Ann O'Connor. Galien; and Kimberly Sue Kublick, Baroda. tle dots/periods in front of "Paw Paw the channels and building Curtis held on December 13 and 27. the City of St. Joseph. ried August 1996; Divorced October Lake channels," and that is because Island with the dredgings. The communities of the City of Adam Robert O'Connor. Married Married December 1994; Divorced The Straight Shooters 4-H Club will Edward Lamer Haley, Benton Har- 2009. November 2009. Janet refers to overlooking a quarry . Oh! And Rick is checking out the WWW.BROOKFIELDDODGE.COM Coloma, the City of Watervliet, June 2006; Divorced October 2009. hold its monthly meeting on Sunday, bor. 15 days in jail w ith credit for 15 Kerry R. Thompson, Niles; and Re- I had never heard that area called a quarry thing. Watervliet Charter Township and Kristina Lynn Wutzke. Coloma; and Tamara Marie Carter, Niles; and December 13, and will also have its days served, 18 months probation, becca Thompson. Niles. Married quarry so I called our major local his- Hagar Township will be holding a Jon Paul Wutzke, Coloma. Married Kenneth Lee Carter, Niles. Married delavan 1122@c()mcast. net Christmas party then. and fines and costs for fieeing police, April 1992; Divorced October 2009. torian, Rick Rasmussen. He also had GET IT TODAY! community kick-off meeting on August 2000; Divorced November December 1982; Divorced Novem- The public is welcome to come by for fourth degree, on November 29, Stuart Demell Yates, Benton Harbor; never heard it called a quarry, but he December 7th at 6:00 P.M. at the 2009. ber 2009. Next Week: More about stuff... 463-5656 the meeting or to join up. The part) 2008. in Benton Township. and Yolanda Colette Yates, Benton Hannah Lee Johnson, St. Joseph; offered to check it out. Further, I Ramada Inn in Watervliet Township. Heidi Jean Bird. Benton Harbor; and it's Likely: Is there another word for « SALES * SERVICE • PARTS will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Rebecca Matins. Coloma, 90 days in Harbor. Married August 2002; Di- and Grant Kenneth Johnson, Penn- learned that I had the wrong impres- Specific Community visioning dates Gregory Lee Bird. Benton Harbor. synonym? jail with credit for 38 days served and vorced October 2009. as follows: Married October 2004; Divorced sylvania. Married August 2009; fines and costs for home invasion, Kenneth William Baushke III, Ste- Divorced November 2009. The City of Watervliet - December Nov ember 2009. third degree, on September 12 in vensville; and Lisa Ann Baushke, 8th at 6:00 P.M. - at City Hall Kristina Blackmore, Niles; and Jere- Edward Glendon Greene, St. Joseph; BUSINESS CARD BULLETIN BOARD Benton Township. Ste-ensville. Married August 1998; Hagar Township - December 14th at my Blackmore, Benton Harbor. Mar- and Christine Renee Greene, Mar- Robert West, Watervliet, 36 days in Divorced September 2009. 6:00 P.M. - at the Township Hall ried December 2007;#Divorced Oc- shall. Married July 2000; Divorced Please call on us for quality products and professional services jail w ith credit for 36 dajs^eryed, 18 Iloa, Wenuna Latham-Em,v Sj-J0' Waten iiet Charter Township - Dec- tober 2009 mm f Nov^ba 2009. mmm-mm months probation, and fines and seph; and Paul Caleb Enix, St. Jo- Sandra J. Garton, St. Joseph; and ember 21st at 6:00 P.M. - at the Jody Lynn Fleenor, Niles; and Char- costs for attempted assault with a seph.Married September 1999; Di- Timothy W. Garton, Hartford. Mar- Township Hall les Arthur Fleenor, Niles. Married ACCOUNTING & TAXES AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS COMPUTER SERVICES deadly weapon on September 28 in vorced November 2009. ried February 1986; Divorced Nov- The City of Coloma - December July 1989; Divorced October 2009. the City of Waterv liet. Anthony Melvin Coleman, Coloma; 28th at 6:30 P.M. - at City Hall Angela Pullins, Stevensville; and ember 2009. Joseph D Immoos Camelia /.ahra Dixon, Benton Har- and Terah Ann Huminsky, Eau DRAKE BUSINESS SYSTEMS Cynthia LaGrow Owner / Technician Tri-County Computer Services bor, one day in jail w ith credit for one Claire. Married December 2004;.Di- Monthly Accounting & Bookkeeping LaGrow Consulting Miit day served, 18 months probation, and vorced October 2009. P.O. Box 152 TAX SERVICES Garage 5572 Paw Paw Lake Rd 104 N. Main St. P rompt fines and costs for stealing a financial Kristina Michelle Moats, Watervliet; Coloma, Ml 49038 Coloma. Mi 49038 Watervliet transaction device (credit card) on and Andrew Lee Moats, Decatur. Kenneth L. Sutton 269-757-4433 SnootyideL Sdqe 468-8005 [email protected] 0 P rofessional July 28 in Benton Township. Married July 1997; Divorced Octo- Computer Problems 269-468-4998 (fax) Andrew Jordan Miller, Benton Har- ber 2009. 416 N. Main Street Kjiowledgeabie (12-3-09-TCR) Automotive Service and Repair Cull us! bor, two days in jail with credit for Robert C. Srmek Jr., Niles; and Dina WWW.BROOKFIELDDODGE.COM P.O. Box 296, Watervliet Ml 49098 two days served, two years proba- E. Srmek, Niles. Married January State Licensed Master Technician 269 463-4963 (go-tix-me) The following tion, and fines and costs for stealing a 1983; Divorced November 2009. Ph. (269) 463-7211 Fax 463-7154 Over 30 years Experience Fax 463-4964 email: [email protected] sentences were issued financial transaction device (credit Cheryl Lynn Scott, Benton Town- ^ GET IT TODAY! Serving Southwest Michigan Since 1977 card) on July 2 in the City of Bridg- ship; and Jeffery William Scott Sr., in the Berrien County man. Millburg. Married May 1994; Di- 463-5656 Courts Hollis Malverd Cooksey 111, Benton vorced November 2009. SALES SERVICE PARTS DOG GROOMING DRUG STORE & GIFTS EXCAVATION Harbor. 90 days in jail w ith credit for Pamela Diann Walter-Sando, Colo- (Compiled by Annette Christie) three days served and fines and costs Main St. Pharmacy & Gifts RftlDBmAL Timothy Paul Clark, Niles, 270 days & for stealing a financial transaction formerly Belfy Druij Store COMMERCIAL in jail with credit for 51 days serv ed, INDUSTRIAL device (credit card) on September 21 three years probation, and $2,310 Prescriptions Vitamins ^ Excavating (fr ) * in the City of Benton Harbor. DEMOLITION fines and costs for operating while CONTRACTOR William Archie Wymer, Eau Claire, Over-the-counter medicines Construction intoxicated, third offense, on August MOBILE 180 days in jail with credit for 15 • Grading, Baaomonte. Land Clearing Mini Equ^mam tor 16 in the City of Niles. Hallmark Greeting Cards • Sewar, Water & Sapbc Systama Smell Spaces days served and fines and costs for EXoavetora, BaoKhoe, Christopher Earl Potter, Coloma, 40 DOG GROOMING • Complete Site Devalopm«n| resisting and obstruction a police of- Yankee Candles Unique Gifts • Snow Ramoval Dozer, Robcata. days in jail with credit for 40 days - Sand. Gravel. Slag. Fil A TopaoM Semt-Ournpa and ficer on July 14 in Pipestone Town- • AH types ot Truddng FMbed TrucUng served and fines and costs for unlaw- OUR BUSINESS IS WING TO' THE DOGS ship. 387 IV. Main St. , ful use of an automobile on July 20 in 269-925-0806 or 269-208-0721 Fredrick Diontae Jones, Benton Har- Waten iiet Township 269-621-2097 Wateniiet 463-3164 bor, 60 days in jail with credit for 37 FREE ESTIMATES, LICENSEDft INSURE D Montie Eugene White, Berrien days served and fines and costs for Springs, 30 months probation and resisting and obstructing a police of- $3,630 fines and costs for resisting ficer on October 4 in Benton Town- INTERNET PROVIDER MARINA MOTORCYCLE and obstructing on August 9 in Ber- ship. rien Township. Theodore Steven Durden, Benton Tired of getting kicked off? Rodney Leon Davis, Benton Harbor. MX PARTS NOW LLC Harbor. 120-180 months in prison JD's MARINA 90 days in jail w ith credit for 37 days kick back with Making Riding Affordable > **$1 served and fines and costs for larceny CitvNets Sales - Service - Storage in a building on August 10 in the City Internet Service Provider 330 N. M-140, Watervliet of Benton Harbor. 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Alignment try the BEST! anan Township. Includes front wheel drives and 4x4 PU GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS 55875 70th Street Paul Cleo-Clinton Wemt/, Niles, 12 463-3241 Hartford -24 months in prison with credit for $30 & Up FULL COLOR AVAILABLE nine days served for resisting and ob- Most American Made Cars Servicing all types of water pumps structing a police officer on Aug-ust Open Men - Fri 8:30-5:30 Tri-City Record and related equipment. Ed Ricncreek 9 in the Cit> of Niles. Ji90 Hennessey Road Wateniiet, M/ DOWNTOWN COLOMA Robert Clifton Tucker, Buchanan. 463-6397 Ask me about the living water VISA & MASTER CARDS ACCEPTED 269-463-3232 1-800-246-5992
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are sponsored and decorated by local entrants are welcome. Comm. businesses and civic organizations. Please contact Judy Sinclair at 621- Hometown Shopping This year's tree sponsors include: 4870 for further information. Hospital Edgewater Bank, Chemical Bank, Center for the Holidays Faith Lutheran Church, the Marc liet- Auxiliary Craft tig family, Spurious Fugitive Galien. in South Bend, North Berrien Fire- Lighting ceremony Sale Dec. 4 Rescue Ladies Auxiliary, Community Dec. 14 at hospital Hospital Watervliet, Coloma Lioness For gifts that last all year & many In-store specials! The Auxiliary ot Community Hospi- Club, Berrien Teachers Credit Union, Honoring tal Watervliet is'hosting a Craft Sale in The Friendly Tavern, and Cottages of n FOUR SEASONS the hospital lobby on Friday. Decem- the Four Seasons. Easy Street Inn ber 4, from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Toys for Tots collection loved ones this Stop In for some POOL & SPA There will be lots of handmade items, Unwrapped toys forToys for tots will Christmai Cheer some Christmas items and some not. holiday season be collected during the open house and a warm up 'We would like This is one of our fundraisers for the meal and throughout the holiday season. Community Hospital's Auxiliary to aet you hospital, so please come and shop! Winter hours would like to welcome the public to in hot water!** Regular winter hours for the Museum the annual Tree of Love lighting cere- Downtown 468-3118 Christmas Bazaar arc Wednesday through Friday, 10:00 mony on Monday, December 14, at 1:00 p.m. a.m.-4:00 p.m. The Museum is free, Our Gift Cards and Luncheon The festivities are held in the lobby of (iive a Present and guided tours are available. are a perfect the hospital, where refreshments will with a Future Dec. 5 in Keeler be served to the sounds of holiday car- Give a gift that keeps on giving stocking stuffer! , this holiday season, a high The Keeler General Baptist Church F.O.P. to host ols after the lighting of this special tree. quality investment. Ladies Aid has organized its first an- •• - There's something for Loved ones can purchase personal- nual Christmas Bazaar ami Luncheon. concert everyone on your list - stocks, bonds, ized angel ornaments or festive holi- This event will be held on Saturday, mutual funds and much more. December 5, beginning at 9:00 a.m. fundraiser day globes in memon or in honor of a and ending at 4:00 p.m., at the church. friend or family member. Edwardjones "Makinu Sense of InvcMing" The Bazaar and Luncheon will be December 9 All names will be displayed on a mas- ter list for everyone to see. Denise Barowicz, AAMS held in the gymnasium at the back of Financial Advisor By: Annette Christie Contributions will go toward the the church. 154 Badt Drive. Coloma 468 4153 Lunch will be available - soups, chili Coloma Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary's fundraising efforts that and sandwiches, with drinks - from (F.O.P.) Lodge #147 is proud to support Community Hospital Water- announce its annual "I950s-'60s Con- vliet and all of its patient-care pro- ^•Ruff Cuts 11:00 a.m. to closing or until all of the food is gone. cert." grams. Barber Shop ' Don't buy grandma There will also be many different This year's concert will be held on another bracelet; get her Wednesday, December 9, at 7:30 p.m. Rich Ruff, Barber crafts and baked goods to choose some new windows to m in the Lake Michigan College Mendel Christmas fruit Men's Hair Styling from. save on her heat bills If you have any questions, please call Center in Benton Harbor. basket orders due Razor Cuts Margaret Teeters at (269) 621-5548. The show features the world-famous Hot Lather John's Glass Keeler General Baptist Church is lo- Jr. Walker All Stars & Motown Review December 15 Straight Razor Shave cated at 63627 Territorial Road in with its big hit "Shotgun" and many 271 N. Paw Paw For your holiday gift giving, Salem Downtown Coloma Decatur, MI; about 1/8 of a mile east others. 468- 4227 Lutheran Church in Coloma will again —~ of C.R. 687 in Keeler. Tickets for the show are S15 for a sin- 468-TRIM O — i gle or a family ticket for S40. Show be selling cellophane-wrapped Christ- mas fruit baskets. Feasting for finances proceeds go to the Coloma F.O.P. Merry \ For more information and ticket pur- The cost is $10 per basket and will be NANCY'S chase, please call 1-800-445-2143. available for pickup on Saturday, Dec- FURNITURE St. Nick to be ember 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 Phone 468-5200 s special guest at p.m. Each basket will contain two ap- e< 6671 Red Arrow Hwy., Coloma Christmas fun ples along with some citrus fruits, ,\e^ bananas, as well as other fruits and a fundraising planned for homemade treat. /offiv All orders must be placed and paid for Discounts! dinner Dec. 5 December 12 in advance before Tuesday, Dec. 15. You can place and pay for orders See our By Man Brest Reck either by mail to: Salem Lutheran Wnnkles removed St. Joseph Catholic School will be in Hartford v/lthout sutgeiy1 100s of Santas Church, P.O. Box 729, Coloma, MI hosting a St. Nicholas Dinner on The Hartford Lions Club is once % 49038; or by dropping by the church Saturday, December 5, from 5:00 to again sponsoring "Christmas in the at 275 Marvin Street between the CUTTING CORNERS MERRY CHRJSTMAS! 7:00 p.m. The event aims to raise Park" and the Lighted Christmas hours of 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Hair - Nails - Massage money for the school tuition assis- Parade in Hartford on Saturday, Dec- For more information, please contact 1S4 tf. Paw Ptnv SL, Coloma tance fund. ember 12. 46S-30SS next to Subway Edith at 468-5580. The Italian dinner will be held in the The eighth annual event will include We're Grandma's Nadrach Center (school gymnasium). a chili cook-oft', chili tasting, pictures EDGEWATER Cost will be by donation. with Santa, Christmas music, and the Share your hometown special gift! BANK Organizers are also expecting a spe- lighted parade. Hot dogs, hot choco- holiday news with the ou»* OOMUUNITV voun eooe cial visit from St. Nick himself, to add late, coffee, and baked goods w ill also Gift Certificates readers of the Tri-City 167 Paw Paw Street to the festivities of the evening. be available for purchase. for your The Lions Club is also sponsoring a Record... E-mail to Coloma 468-6741 special person! Christmas writing and illustration www.edgewaterbank.com Holiday Open contest at the elementary level. Win- records i2k.com House at North Berrien Shop Watervliet for great hometown Historical Museum services December 5 & 6 North Berrien Historical Museum in Coloma will host its annual Holiday Wat«vll« & Hungry The Movie Have your Happy HoUdayi Open House on Saturday and Sunday, at the Paw Paw Lake December 5 and 6. Santas Library The Museum will be open special Board hours both days, from 10:00 a.m. until enjoy the Dally Lunch -IjflMtoUj!! of Trade 4:00 p.m. Ik Breakfast Specials MOVIE SALE! "Santa's Workshop" at the Movlt and Qimt Rental • Qllt Cerdflcates Available Pay-2-Play Oaming, Jtwtlry We're vour Christmas New this year is "Santa's Workshop" SIDETRACK CAFE supply hoadquartors for Make your Chrlitmai and www.thimovitllbrary.org where children will be able to make a /Vow taking special orders New Yeari Party reMrvatlom 483-4024 1 39 N. Main 81 imal and party planning; free craft in an "elves only" to give for Christmas Open at 11 ajn. Daily, toys, cards, gifts A wrap, away as a present. Santa's Workshop Gift Certificates Gift Certificates • A 1 Noon on Sunday will take place all day Saturday and w|i«ii u«iiy nam »i. tft llftSI V< Sunday. Santa and Mrs. Claus WAFFLE jaCkj TVi-County Santa and Mrs. Claus will be avail- Klm'i fiiian Giocexy Computer Services HOUSE ^ able to visit with children both days 131 N Main St. 463-6112 Cell from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. HARDWARE GROCERIES OF AMERICA Musical performances will also take Great Gifts for all Phones place throughout the weekend by local GOOD FOOD BUY 1 GET 1 FREE! Computer performers. the handy people on aalaetad dinnar apaclala Tg* Hardware Gingerbread house making GIFTS in your life! Don't forget to order our Gingerbread house making will be from the Oxient delicious Broasted Chicken available on both Saturday and Sun- Main St. for your holldey parties 104 N. Main Naw Food Ittmi Witkly day afternoons from 1:00-4:00. The Mon-Sat 8:30 - 5:30 M-140 Watorvllot 463-4212 At Uie Corner 463-4963 cost of making a house is $5. wwwtan»iBBmihH.(im Holiday cookie walk agfTTke Wwiiu Haa" * Massag* * Raflaxology * Ralkl * Finally, a Sunday holiday cookie walk will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. For $5, visitors can fill a box Serv ice Dept. Special GROCERV^p^ 0 #1^4 Holiday Spaclals! | with their favorite cookies to take home. zts- »• a- a- ®6\ Meat, Cheese, & 1 . # i 3. IHr Massage MS I Holiday trees and Itar 1* il riaap fmo Shrimp Trays « 3 • Reflexology $99 | decorations cau tomt rot yom Hams & Rib Roasts c Ural at. The Museum will feature over 15 ANOINTMENT /Bt (plact order 2 dayi before) v [2M-4M-M5I III o (MS)4M'?HSmb J decorated Christmas trees and other 4932 N. Watervliet Rd. U *v*M v*ahlr>gpro4aeta oom •nfll 12-24^9 $ holida> decor across the Museum Starting at (21.15 463-6127 * Datoxaa* Oils * Soaps * Natural Maks-up * campus. Many of the trees this year Main St. 463-5656