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Visit us at BigCLumber.com and follow us on Facebook The Hometown Paper for Coloma-Hartford-Watervliet 463-6397 E-mail [email protected] E-edition tricityrecord.com TRI-CITY RECORD Est. 1882 Vol. 136 Issue #30 July 26, 2018 Seventy-five Cents Park opening getting closer as construction continues; County Commissioners coming to Watervliet to view progress, public meeting follows at Fire Hall By Annette Christie Paw Paw River frontage and is directly be a trailhead for the water trail with an The development of a new county across the river from Hays Park. The ADA kayak launch that is already in- park coming to the northern part of plans for the park include improve- stalled, hard surface walkways, a park- Berrien County is well underway. The ments to the river frontage, mature ing area, security lighting, trash and contractor has been on the site, located trees, birding, fishing, a scenic walking recycle bins and bench seating which on the east side of M-140 in the City of trail on the island and other recre- will enhance recreational opportunities Watervliet, since spring and has been ational opportunities. Just this week for the region. Viewing decks will en- proceeding according to schedule. A the pedestrian bridge to the island was hance the walking trails on the island. grand opening of the Paw Paw River being installed. The estimated cost, $646,321, is being County Park is scheduled for the The park will connect Watervliet di- funded through multiple sources which KEY TO THE CITY… Hartford Mayor Rick Hall welcomed Miss Hart- month of August. rectly to the St. Joseph River and Lake began with Berrien County receiving a ford 2018 Angela Saldana at the July 23 meeting of the City Commission, The park development includes ap- Michigan on the designated Paw Paw grant in the amount of $296,000 from presenting her with the honorary key to the city celebrating her reign as proximately 3.5 acres with one mile of River Water Trail. This location will the State of Michigan Natural Re- the community ambassador to Blossomtime. (TCR photo by Jon Bisnett) sources Trust Fund. A generous 90ft bridge to island installed $25,000 donation from the “Friends of Paw Paw River County Park” was City of Hartford anti-blight given to display the community’s sup- port of the project. Berrien County will campaign nets multiple be funding the balance of the project through their endowment fund and general fund budgets. This is the first offenders; PNC to leave city county park in the northern part of the By Jon Bisnett sured by Chemical Bank, the city’s county. “We will get this city cleaned up…” only remaining financial institution Berrien County Commissioner Jon says Hartford Mayor Rick Hall. that they are prepared to accept an in- Hinkelman who represents Watervliet “We’ve got over two pages of viola- flux of new customers that choose to City and a portion of Watervliet Town- tions with a couple in court right now leave PNC, whose nearest branch will ship said, “We are very excited for the and the rest coming due in the middle then be located 15 minutes away in area and we look forward to the park of August,” touted Hall in reference to Paw Paw. being completed. I believe the park the stepped-up campaign to eliminate Guests will be tremendously utilized and the blight within the city. “If these people Interim Director Diane Rigozzi of Van Parks Department will look at making don’t show up for their hearing, a Buren Senior Services visited to thank enhancements as necessary to build on bench warrant is then issued. Contempt the city for their support and remind an already good thing.” of court charges are filed, the fines in- voters that both the renewal and new Future enhancements, dependent upon crease and they still have to clean up senior millage are on the August ballot use and funding, could include a rest- the blight. We’ll get this done… it just for the city. room facility, bait and tackle conces- takes some time” (Hartford Township refused to place sion, a fish cleaning station, a water Mayor Hall then announced at the the two measures on their ballot, stat- spray pad, and a playground. Monday, July 23 meeting of the City ing poor quality of overpriced meal Berrien County Board of Commission that PNC Bank has in- services and the inability to document Commissioners bringing night formed the city that the Hartford any township residents receiving serv- meeting to Watervliet HERE COMES THE BRIDGE... The 90-foot center span of the bridge over branch will permanently cease opera- ices.) The Berrien County Board of Com- the Paw Paw River in Watervliet was lowered into place by a giant boom tions in mid-October. The announce- Rigozzi quoted servicing just 56 Wednesday morning. Workmen are pictured guiding it into place. The ment immediately prompted concern clients in the city in 2011 and in six bridge joins the new Paw Paw River County Park to the island in the river. See WATERVLIET from Commissioner Terry Tibbs, years had grown that number to 161 in (TCR photo by Karl Bayer) continued on Page 6 “They will continue to maintain the 2017. property I would hope… we must hold The non-profit group just installed Soulard’s opens in Coloma this Thursday them to that.” their 100th mobility ramp at no cost to Hall said he hoped the city can help the Van Buren County recipient. PNC find a buyer for the building, but Candidate for 26th District State Sen- with special offerings for Glad-Peach time made it clear that the city has no formal ate, Don Wickstra, also made a cam- By Maryann Worl family loves this coffee which is or- Soulard’s will be opening to the public interest in the property. “It’s up to them paign stop. The 65-year-old retired Taylor and Matt Prestidge, graduates ganic and farmer focused. The coffee on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Their to ultimately find a buyer,” said Hall dentist from Hamilton is competing of Watervliet High School, are very beans are handpicked to prevent dam- hours are Wednesday to Friday 7:00 who went on to say PNC will leave be- with Bob Genetski and Lawton’s Aric proud to announce the opening of their age to the coffee plants and to produce a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday hind an ATM in the city. Nesbitt for the office vacated by the bakery “Soulard’s” at 126 N. Church high quality beans. 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. They are closed on Hall indicated that he had been as- term-limited Tonya Schuitmaker. St. in Coloma. If a latte is the drink choice, Taylor and Monday and Tuesday. Soulard’s originated with family, Matt invite visitors to try one with Communications dreams, hard work, and many hours of milk, from the Oberweiss Dairy of Local officials meeting with State dedication. Taylor is a generational Chicago, used in their products. Taylor Representative Beth Griffin - July 30 baker. Her initial skills and love of says, “What goes into the final product at VBISD Conference Center; Nomi- baking were learned in the kitchen with makes the quality of the product bet- nating petitions for the available City her grandmother, Valerie Soulard and ter.” Oberweiss milk comes in glass Commission seats are due August 7; great-grandmother, Goldie Soulard, bottles, and while it may not have a 2017-18 City Audit is set to begin Au- daughter-in-law to Edwarde Soulard. long shelf life, Taylor feels it has extra gust 27. Edwarde Soulard, a famous French flavor. chef, was brought to the Drake Hotel Taylor asked, “Have you tried a Bub- Approval & Archive in Chicago when it opened in 1920. ble Tea?” Bubble Tea has flavor burst The Council approved and archived Many of his creations have been bubbles that explode when a person the meeting minutes: June 25 Business handed down to Taylor who will incor- drinks it. A Bubble Tea would go great Meeting and the July 16 Workshop. porate them into her products. with one of Matt’s “Box Specials” for Departmental reports from the month Matt grew up cooking. His family Glad-Peach Festival, August 2 – 5. of June 2018 were unanimously ap- previously owned the Waffle House in This lunch box will feature Matt’s proved and placed on file. Watervliet and cooking became a nat- Peach Pulled Pork BBQ sandwich, ural pastime of his along with carpen- chips and of course, a Soulard Cookie! Other business try. Matt, with family assistance, Peach Pie will also be available to pur- City Manager Yemi Akinwale outlined renovated the building at 126 N. chase. street work for Church and Prospect Church Street. His vision became a Take the opportunity to talk to this streets. All city parking lots were beautiful creation with an inviting at- young couple about the business ven- sealed and striped in the last few mosphere. Matt will be making grab ture they are embarking on and hearing weeks. and go breakfast sandwiches and bur- the excitement and love of baking and Resolution 2018-007 – Temporary ritos to compliment the breakfast treats cooking they want to share with others. BAKERY OPENS… The Tri-City Area welcomes a new business to town. Road Closure for Special Events from and muffins made by Taylor. A vision that began with custom made Owners Taylor (Soulard) Prestidge and husband Matt Prestidge are pic- Van Buren Road Commission was Breakfast (or any meal) is not com- cakes out of their home has grown. A tured here by signage marking the new business. Soulard’s, a bakery and unanimously approved. plete without a cup of coffee. service offered at Soulard’s is a special coffee shop, will open on Thursday, July 26 at 126 N. Church Street in Having no further business, Mayor Soulard’s will feature the Higher order cake to represent a special occa- Coloma, Michigan. Hours are: Wednesday to Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Hall adjourned the meeting at 7:58 Grounds Brand of coffee from Tra- sion. Check out some of Taylor’s cre- Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. They are closed on Monday and Tues- p.m. verse City Michigan. Taylor states her ations on their Facebook page. day. (TCR photo by Maryann Worl) 2 Tri-City Record July 26, 2018 Lakes. The GLRI is a critical program My view that helps us strengthen and preserve My news our Great Lakes environment. It also Investing in YYoour FFuuture and from the helps keep our Southwest Michigan Taxes – You may hear about people views economy strong. Growing up on Lake By moving to a different state to lower Capitol Michigan instilled in me a deep appre- Brian Smith their tax burden during retirement. A from the ciation for our Michigan wildlife and Financial Advisor few states don’t have personal state Michigan by natural resources. As an active mem- income taxes, and many others offer State Fred Upton ber of both the Great Lakes Caucus favorable tax breaks on retirement House Congressman and the bipartisan Climate Solutions income, so, if taxes are a major con- Caucus, I have an extensive record of cern, you’ll want to research the tax working to protect the Great Lakes By Representative Beth Griffin Full funding for the 154 Badt Dr., Coloma situation of prospective retirement watershed and preserve the beauty of 468-4153 locations. You may also want to con- Good government is Great Lakes our lakes for future generations. Where you live as sult with your tax advisor. transparent and accountable Last week, I joined my colleagues in From working to combat the threat of These aren’t all the areas you will noninvasive species such as Asian As your State Representative, I value the U.S. House of Representatives in retiree can affect need to consider when estimating Carp, improving our water infrastruc- transparency in state government, and voting to advance H.R. 6147, the financial strategies your total cost of living in a retire- Department of Interior, Environment, ture, and keeping pollutants out of the ment destination, but they should I’m dedicated to holding state agen- Upon retiring, many people relocate and Related Agencies Appropriations Great Lakes, the GLRI is an important give you a good idea of what you can cies and departments accountable. to enjoy a more favorable climate, or Act of 2019. This bill includes full tool and it deserves to be fully-funded. expect. And your choice of where to Under the Freedom of Information to be closer to grown children, or to funding for the Great Lakes I was glad to vote for this needed live as a retiree can affect your finan- Act (FOIA), Michigan residents have live in an area they’ve visited and Restoration Initiative (GLRI). funding and will continue fighting for cial strategy in at least two ways: a right to know what goes on in their enjoyed. If you, too, are thinking of This is more great news for our Great our Great Lakes, always. how you invest today and how much government. moving someday, you’ll want to you can withdraw from your retire- Under a plan introduced earlier this study possible locations, but you also ment accounts when you’re retired. year, state departments would be need to be aware that where you Regarding how you invest today, required to fulfill FOIA requests with-       eventually decide to live can greatly you should evaluate whether your in 60 days. Furthermore, if depart- affect your savings and investment current investment strategy is likely ments and agencies do not fulfill           strategies – both now and during to produce the resources needed to FOIA requests in a timely manner, your retirement.        support you adequately in the retire- they will be required to notify the Here are some relocation costs to ment location you’ve chosen. So, for Governor as well as the leadership of consider: example, if you think you’re going to the House and Senate. families have the resources needed to Housing – Not surprisingly, the larg- Breastfeeding on the live in a fairly expensive place, you Sixty days is more than enough time have a successful breastfeeding rela- er the city, the more expensive the may need to reduce your expenses, for state government to respond to Bluff event tionship. The Coalition has member- housing is likely to be. Also, loca- delay retirement or work part time. requests from the people whose tax The Berrien County Health ship and support from a variety of tions near an ocean or the mountains Your choice of a retirement destina- dollars fund those departments. Department in partnership with the community organizations, such as tend to be more costly. But the type tion also may affect how much Current law does not specifically set Berrien County Breastfeeding Lakeland Health, InterCare of housing you select – house, apart- money you withdraw each year from timelines for FOIA request fulfill- Coalition will host the third annual Community Health Network, and ment or condominium – also can your 401(k) and IRA. When choos- ments and it’s about time we did “Breastfeeding on the Bluff” event Michigan State University Extension, affect your financial picture in terms ing an appropriate withdrawal rate, something to streamline that process. occurring on Saturday, August 4 start- as well as representation from breast- of initial expense, maintenance and you’ll need to consider other vari- Who could blame people for being ing at 10:00 a.m. in Lake Bluff Park feeding mothers and advocates. possible tax benefits. Plus, you can ables – your age, the amount of frustrated when bureaucrats arbitrarily across from the St. Joseph Public In Michigan, 80% of moms initiate now find newer types of arrange- money in your retirement accounts, delay the processing of FOIA Library in St. Joseph. breastfeeding after birth; however, at ments, such as senior cooperative other available assets, etc. – but your requests? It’s completely unaccept- The “Breastfeeding on the Bluff” 3 months of age, only 42% of babies housing, in which you own a share of cost of living will be a key factor. A able. I fully support this plan to reduce event takes place as part of the “2018 are still being exclusively breastfed. the community and have a voice in financial professional can help you wait times and ensure hardworking Global Big Latch On,” a global breast- The American Academy of Pediatrics how it’s run. determine the withdrawal rate that’s taxpayers receive the information that feeding awareness celebration, where and the Centers for Disease Control Health care – If you are 65 or older right for you. they deserve. moms across the globe are linked in and Prevention recommend at least six when you retire, you’ll have When you retire, it can be a great Last year, I also supported a measure simultaneous breastfeeding, which months of exclusive breastfeeding. Medicare to cover some of your feeling to live where you want, but that would subject Michigan’s occurs annually during World Breastfeeding has been proven to health care costs, though you’ll still you’ll enjoy it more if you’re fully Governor and Lt. Governor to FOIA Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7). have countless health benefits for likely need to purchase some type of aware of the costs involved – and the requests and require the state Mothers, fathers, families and breast- mothers and babies, as well as long- supplemental coverage. However, financial steps you’ll need to take. Legislature to follow similar require- feeding supporters are encouraged to term positive public health impacts out-of-pocket health care expenses This article was written by Edward ments. You deserve to know how your arrive at 10:00 a.m. for registration, throughout the community. As of June may vary in different parts of the Jones for use by your local Edward elected officials are operating and it’s before the “Big Latch On” at 10:30 24, 2014, Michigan mothers who country, so this is something else Jones Financial Advisor. long past time that we brought a.m. Breastfeeding support resources, nurse their children in public are pro- you’ll want to check out before relo- Edward Jones, its employees and increased accountability to these gifts for moms, face painting for kids, tected from discrimination and prose- cating. Of course, the availability of financial advisors cannot provide tax offices. a photo booth, and refreshments for cution under bipartisan legislation good medical facilities may be just as advice. Along those same lines, I supported a the whole family are provided. signed into law by Governor Rick important to you as health care costs. measure requiring all Michigan exec- Transportation to the event is also pro- Snyder. The “Breastfeeding Anti- utive offices and branches to disclose vided and can be reserved by calling Discrimination Act” gives women the Please check your employee salary information on their the Berrien County Health right to nurse a child in any place that websites. Department. is open to the general public, includ- subscription address label As the person trusted to represent you The Berrien County Breastfeeding ing stores, restaurants and municipal News for any errors in Lansing, I believe my job isn’t to Coalition has a mission to provide buses. from and the correct appease bureaucrats – it’s about doing support for the community by identi- More information can be found at expiration date. what’s right and giving the people of fying and growing opportunities for www.facebook.com/berriencounty- Lansing Michigan a means for holding state on-going breastfeeding support and breastfeedingcoalition or by calling Call Amy at 463-6397 government accountable. I refuse to promotion, normalizing breastfeeding 269-926-7121. back down. in the community, and ensure that

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Both of these initiatives will help Lakeland Weight Loss Center specializes in working with each person Michigan students achieve the to create a customized lifestyle plan, including: American dream and meet the skilled talent needs of a growing economy. • Bariatrics Surgery As always, I look forward to hearing • Monthly support groups your comments and feedback on the • Nutrition counseling important issues facing Michigan. You can contact me at 517-373-6960. Applications July 26, 2018 Tri-City Record 3 accepted until Bainbridge Twp. receives okay Aug. 17 for on policy book update; Board Berrien Co. adopts ordinance on zoning and land use maps, continues Register of NEW SIGNAGE… at the Coloma access point for the Paw Paw River Water Trail. The river access is near the City Public Works garage behind discussion with land owner Deeds Wesco. One sign indicates to proceed down the hill and the other sign is lo- The Register of Deeds Appointment cated at the river. The funding for these new signs is part of the donation Committee announces it is currently given in 2017 to the Coloma Watervliet Area Economic Development Cor- over conditions of properties poration (CWAEDC) from the Menasha Corporation Foundation to im- accepting applications for their consid- By Angela Stair with Blaine to see if they could work prove the Coloma access site. eration. The Committee comprised of The Bainbridge Township Board of out something. Township Supervisor (TCR photos by Rick Rasmussen) the Presiding Probate Judge, Mabel J. Trustees held their monthly meeting on Bill Hodge said the situation cannot go Mayfield, County Clerk, Sharon Tyler, July 9 at the Township Hall. Trustee on as it is. and Prosecuting Attorney, Michael Don Baiers rang the school house bell, Sepic, is authorized by statute to fill the signifying the beginning of the meeting Other Business vacancy left by the untimely death of Embezzlement trial for at 7:00 p.m. The Board approved Township pay- Lori Jarvis. The appointment is for the More than a year ago, Township Clerk ments of bills in the amount of remainder of the current term ending former Hartford Township Patty Hiler-Molter took on the project $61,543.10, payroll in the amount of December 31, 2020. of updating the Bainbridge Township $8,323.72, and payroll liabilities of The Committee is requesting candi- Policy Book. Working with the Town- $2,671.23 for a total of $72,538.15. dates send a county application, re- Sexton is underway ship Board and the Township Planning Sister Lakes Fire Department reported sume, and cover letter describing the By Jon Bisnett crepancies arose. Commission they succeeded. The there were 13 calls they answered for applicant’s specific qualifications for Gerrie Lee Heskett, 62, of Hartford During arguments Heskett’s attorney Planning Commission approved the the month of June. Of those 13 calls the appointment. The county applica- was back in the Paw Paw courtroom of Joseph Fletcher focused on the fact that changes and it was sent on to the only three were in Bainbridge Town- tion is available on the county’s Web- Judge Kathleen Brickley as her trial the forensic accountant Karl Haiser av- Berrien County Planning Commission ship. One was a burn complaint, one an site at: https://berriencounty.org/581/ began Monday, July 16 on one count eraged numbers in his review. to get their approval of the changes. EMS assist and one an EMS/CPR as- Employment. of embezzlement between $50,000 and On June 18 the Township received a sist. The application, resume and cover let- $100,000 and one count of embezzle- Assistant Van Buren County Prosecut- letter from the Berrien County Plan- The Board approved $500 to have the ter should be addressed to Berrien ment by a public official over $50. ing Attorney Jay Blair’s questioning ning Commission that said in part, windows washed and the light fixtures County Clerk, Sharon Tyler, Court- Hartford Township’s board first reflected that averaging is a common “The Commission concurred with the cleaned. house, 811 Port Street, St. Joseph, MI alerted the Van Buren County Sheriff’s practice in forensic accounting. Township Planning Commission in 49085 and received no later than 4:00 Department in the fall 2016 who then Haiser stated he used a reasonable av- recommending approval of the pro- p.m. on August 17, 2018. launched an investigation in January of erage and had no way of knowing if the posed text amendments as presented. Applicants shall be at least 18 years of 2017 into alleged missing funds, sales were to residents or nonresidents The Commission acknowledges the Bake Sale & age and registered to vote in Berrien mostly cash transactions that were the which might reflect a 50% increase in thorough review and updates to the County. responsibility of Heskett. The period the selling price. Zoning Ordinance that can serve the Goulash Desired experience could include involved spanned January 2011 Ultimately Judge Kathleen Brickley residents and Township officials bet- managing a small staff, managing an through December 2016. ruled that the averaging system is rea- ter.” office budget, and familiarity with real sonable and proper. The jury will get to The Board approved the resolution to Dinner at estate matters. The investigation report was turned decide if they want to base their find- adopt the Bainbridge Township policy For 2018, the annual salary of the Reg- over to the Van Buren County Prosecu- ings on either the averaged total or the book. The resolution was ordered to American ister of Deeds position has been estab- tor’s Office, which ultimately author- one minus the discrepancies as the de- take immediate effect. lished by the Board of County ized the embezzlement charge. fense contends. The Bainbridge Township Board also Commissioners as $81,930. The posi- Hartford Township officials dis- approved the adoption of Ordinance 49 Legion #362 tion also offers health and retirement charged Heskett in late 2016 when dis- Q Zoning Map and Future Land Use benefits. Map. During the calendar year of 2017 and 2018 the Township Planning Com- on August 25 Berrien Community Foundation mission reviewed the current Zoning Coloma American Legion #362 in- Ordinance, Zoning Map and Future vites the public to their Bake Sale and Land Use Map and prepared an update Goulash Dinner on Saturday, August ‘For Good’ Grants total $117,900 text, for the purpose of encouraging The Berrien Community Foundation vention Program; African American Program; Friends of the Harbor Coun- 25. and guiding orderly and efficient future recently awarded ‘For Good’ Grants of History and Literature Gallery for their try Trails to support a Trail Path on the The Bake Sale runs from 4 to 7 p.m. growth and development of the Town- over $117,000 to 24 Berrien County Community Clean Up Project; Boy Marquette Greenway; Grace Christian with the Goulash Dinner served from ship. nonprofit organizations. “This round Scout Troop 570 to support Project Pan Schools to fund a new Safe Stage; Hu- 5 to 6:30 p.m. Cost for the dinner is $6 of ‘For Good’ Grants was particularly Handle; Southshore Concert Band for mane Society of Southwestern Michi- per bowl including one refill. The 340 and 350 Millburg Drive diverse,” said Lisa Cripps-Downey, the Fall/Halloween Concert; SW MI gan for the Animal Rescue and event is being held and tickets are Property conditions at 340 and 350 Berrien Community Foundation Presi- Human Trafficking Task Force for the Re-homing Program; LOGAN Com- being sold at the Legion Hall located Millburg Drive were discussed. dent. “We could really see the needs Planting Hopes Victim’s Service Di- munity Resources to purchase Window at 351 E. St. Joseph Street in Coloma. Christopher Blaine, owner of the prop- throughout our county and respond. rectory; Watervliet Free Methodist Blinds to Aid Sensory Needs; Mosaic erties was sent a letter on June 14, 2018 We are so thankful for the philan- Church for the Safety First Quest. Christian Community Development from Ross Rogien, Building Official thropic gifts made to the Community for the Jobs for Life Program; Niles noting the disrepair for well over 18 Endowment held at the Berrien Com- The ‘For Good’ Major Grants awarded District Library to renovate unused months of the two properties. A second How will munity Foundation which allows us to totaled $111,575. The recipients were: space for a Community Center at the letter was sent on July 5 informing provide that community support.” 100 Women Strong for Emergency Fi- Library; Southwest MI Symphony Or- Blaine that the Board would be dis- you pay for Grants were made to organizations nancial Assistance to Berrien County chestra to support the production of the cussing the status of the properties at throughout Berrien County. The grants Women; Berrien County Council for musical In The Heights; St. Augustine retirement? their July 9 meeting. supported everything from environ- Children for the Child Abuse Preven- of Canterbury Episcopal Church to As of July 5, he had not made contact mental projects in Harbor Country to tion Education Program; Berrien support the Community Food Pantry; Let’s talk. with anyone. Blaine showed up at the rebuilding school music programs in County Youth Fair Association to fund YMCA to support the Benton Harbor Township meeting to address the issue. Eau Claire. There was a grant for li- a Sanitary Sewer Study; Boys and Summer Impact Program. He told the board he has been working Brian W Smith brary renovations in Niles, a literacy Girls Club of Benton Harbor for the The Berrien Community Foundation on the inside of the properties when he Financial Advisor program in Benton Harbor and a sui- Summer Literacy Program; Chikaming was established in 1952 as an innova- . can, he does his own work. His regular 154 Badt Drive cide prevention initiative in Coloma. Township to support the Cherry Beach tive means by which any concerned in- Coloma, MI 49038 work takes him out of town at times 269-468-4153 Community members make grant de- Preservation and Expansion Project; dividual could put charitable dollars to and he can only work on it occasion- www.edwardjones.com cisions. “It is the community’s founda- Children’s Music Workshop to support work for the benefit of Berrien County ally. He said he had not gotten the first tion,” Cripps-Downey said. new equipment for theatrical produc- and beyond. For more information letter until just before the July 5 letter “Volunteers are reading and reviewing tions; Cornerstone Alliance to fund the about the Foundation call 983-3486 or because he was out of town. He asked grants. That is one of the reasons it is 2019 Mini Maker Faire; Eau Claire visit www.berriencommunity.org. for more time to work on the proper- so important for us to have volunteers Public Schools to support the Music ties. from all over Berrien County. We also www.edwardjones.com After some discussion the Board have a youth grant making committee agreed to set up a follow-up meeting MKT-5894I-A Member SIPC making grant decisions for youth cen- tered programs. We try to get students from each school district to represent Holy Ghost their area.”

Smaller organizations took the oppor- tunity to apply for the new and easier ‘For Good’ Minor grants of up to Tent Revival $1,000 to support smaller projects. The second round of ‘For Good’ grant ap- 7:00 PM Nightly July 12 - 31 plications are due September 10 and can be found on the Berrien Commu- 9002 Industrial Way Dr., Watervliet nity Foundation website at www.berri- encommunity.org. For more info, call 870-715-9007 The first round of ‘For Good’ Minor Grants totaled $6,325. The recipients were: Girls on the Run of Southwest 927(:(1'=(/ Michigan to support Camp GOTR Scholarships; Coloma Community Schools for Junior High Suicide Pre- $8*8677+ 3DLGIRU E\ 7KH &RPPLWWHH WR (OHFW 3DXOLQH :HQG]HO 32 %R[ &RORPD 0,  4 Tri-City Record July 26, 2018 God. That is called Nirvana. I can see how building one little house after Tri-City Area History Page another… each one to accommodate a Remembering the Paper Mill Days growing awareness of the system… The Paw Paw River Journal would appeal to them. Waiting in line for the I’m not sure I can wrap my mind Christmas Party! around that philosophy. Wouldn’t it be great to think we could have another North Berrien Historical chance to get it right? I have found Museum is always interested nothing so far to convince me that it is in photos, stories or informa- possible. One of our daughters says tion sharing. The museum she believes this, right now, is the can be contacted at 269-468- hardest part. If we can get through 3330 or by email to this, there is a better world ahead. [email protected]. But let’s apply the Chambered From the photo collection at the North Berrien Historical Museum Nautilus theory to our past lives. 300 Coloma Avenue, Coloma By Roy M. Davis When I think of where we’ve been, all the things we’ve done, and things therapist. He is a nice young man, Sun, sand and... we’ve gone through... I can see how it skilled at his trade and his exercises ...and the chambered nautilus. Kermit can be compartmentalized. Yes, we Rolling Back The Years are making us stronger… at least Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By the Frog said, “It’s not easy being did that then. And then there was the that’s the theory. We enjoy talking to As reported in the local newspapers: Coloma Courier, green!” Well, consider the chambered next stage. Hartford Day Spring, and Watervliet Record. him, because he is right at the point in nautilus. This is a snail with a spiral Now I’m picking at the golden life where we were all those years ago, shell. Most of us have our skeletons threads we have woven into the grand NEWS FROM THE COLOMA COURIER newly married, with one child. inside our body. Snails live in their tapestry of our lives. Would I do it all 100 years ago – 1918 Army Pvt. Cecil E. Brooks recently Something we find especially great is skeleton which is the shell they build again? In a heartbeat! That will never The sufferings of Mrs. George Hewitt completed basic combat training at that he will listen! around them. They start out small, and happen. But we have the tapestry… for over three months were ended by Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. One of the greatest concerns we have when they get too big for the shell, and it shows the history of all we’ve death on Sunday. She was one of 30 years ago – 1988 for our society and our way of life is they build another room onto it. And been, all we’ve done, as we live our Coloma’s most estimable ladies. She Voters go to the polls on important the dissolution of the family. So many they carry this shell around with them lives in these storybook towns along emigrated from Ireland and settled in issues: A .3 mill request for the young couples are getting the cart wherever they go. the Paw Paw River. Coloma after marrying George Berrien County Senior Citizen before the horse. They are having chil- I was thinking about shells. Then that Hewitt. Centers. Incumbent Rodney Krieger is dren whether they will eventually made me think about Florida. And The fruit growers of the Michigan being challenged by Jack H. Page. marry or not. Probably most of them whenever I think of Florida I remem- Watervliet District fruit belt are receiving the biggest City Commission has appointed a do eventually, but what does it say ber all the good times we had out on returns this year. Strawberries, apples, committee to complete the ice skating about the family unit when the couple Library News Sanibel and Captiva islands. These cherries, along with black and red rink project. They will also restore the has so little concern for the customs are hot tourist spots just off the coast North Berrien Historical raspberries have gone to market. park to a more usable condition. that we have always lived with? at Fort Myers and Marion’s favorite Museum display Enjoy a grand patriotic fireworks dis- Feed Mamma Llama (and friends) at But I’m getting away from my main place to go for fun in the sun. We Big bands, big venues. play. Eden Springs House of David Deer Forest. Feed the deer. Ride the story. When I was a kid we had, living spent many vacations down there, and Teen Table Projects: July 60 years ago – 1958 train. Picnic in a shady grove. Ride in our neighborhood, a retired Do-it-yourself, all supplies provided she became an expert on finding Ready to serve Coloma’s home appli- amusements. Sing along at puppet Congregational minister. He was a – Guitar Pick Jewelry. shells. This is the place to go if you ance needs is James W. Fikes. He shows. Deer Forest neat guy, and he liked kids. He had a Hopie Jo Live @ the Library like shells. opened a RCA-Whirlpool business Students in the AWARE classes at great little Chevy coupe. I always Thursday, July 26 - 7 p.m. Back in the day (I love using that and is assisted by Ed Carter. Coloma Middle School have been thought I would love to have that if he Hope Thomas, singer, songwriter, timeworn expression) we would go The annual meeting of the Athletic working on a time capsule. Objects ever wanted to sell it. He was much in guitarist, and ukulelist, brings her out to the islands after the grand traffic Corporation will be held. Final pay- from 1988 have been detailed. Burial demand for funeral services because unique brand of alternative folk to the rush in the morning, taking sandwich- ment of corporation bonds will be has taken place on school grounds. he did a great sermon. Very often he Watervliet Library. Vocals as smooth es and coffee. I would find a shady authorized. The purpose of raising Opening is expected in 2018. used to illustrate the point of how our as silk and sweet acoustics make spot just off the beach and get into my funds is to light the athletic fields. Submitted by volunteer Sandi Musick lives change by quoting from a poem Hopie Jo’s performance a musical journal writing. Perhaps working on a The summer session junior band will Munchow at Coloma Public Library by Oliver Wendell Holmes. The poem treat! story like this one. I was where I could present a concert on the football field, from the Coloma Courier newspapers is “The Chambered Nautilus.” Pinteresting see Marion as she stooped and picked announced Director George Smart. A donated by the Tri-City Record. I’ve never forgotten that poem. The Monday, July 30 from 6:30-8:00 up gifts from the sea. Sometimes I twirling routine will be performed by Hours: Mon & Fri, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 ending goes like this: p.m., arts & crafts for grown-ups - would see her looking off toward the Maureen King. The summer session p.m.; Tue, Wed & Thu, 10:00 a.m.- Build thee more stately mansions, Distressed Wood Flag. horizon and Mexico. Contemplating senior band will also present a con- 8:00 p.m.; Sat, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. O my soul, Library Garden Park infinity? who knows. But she was cert. Phone: 269-468-3431 having fun and so was I. As the swift seasons roll! Purchase a Legacy Walk brick and Once in a while I would look at her Leave thy low-vaulted past! celebrate a memory! Bricks are $75; Let each new temple, 13 characters, 2 lines. Pick up a form NEWS FROM THE HARTFORD DAY SPRING beautiful treasures… they made me 100 years ago - 1918 bands at village service stations, Mrs. think of larger issues. In a sense we nobler than the last, at the library. At Ely Park the first of a series of flag Leo Shindeldecker, Mrs. Kenneth are like the chambered nautilus. We Shut thee from heaven with a Yoga rallies will be held designed to do Ament and Mrs. Floyd Hinkle. Mrs. build a life, then another life, then dome more vast, Monday 9 – 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 – honor to the principles which the Jim Walker, who works in Jim’s another life. I can remember when we Till thou at length art free, 8 p.m.; Chair Yoga - Wednesday 6:00 American flag represents and to keep Hardware as well as Mrs. Arthur first started out on this grand adven- Leaving thine outgrown shell by – 6:30 p.m. local folk in unity of thought with the Smith, who helps distribute paints and ture someone told us… always have a life’s unresting sea! Call 463-6382 with questions for any army and navy as well as with each wall paper. Others at work in Hartford doctor, attorney, financial planner, Our Hindu and Buddhist brothers and Watervliet library activity. other. Edward Mills John, residing include Mrs. Ward Plants whose hus- dentist younger than you are. That sisters believe that we go through west of the village, is the originator of band operates the Co-Op Elevator. way they will always be there for you. multiple existences. If we don’t get it Coloma Library the plan. G.W. Merriman will act as 50 years ago - 1968 Good grief! In our lifetime we have right this time, in our next existence chairman of the initial rally Sunday. The annual Van Buren Youth Fair got worn out four or five of all of them. we will have to try harder. Through News M.H. Scott, the watchmaker, is to under way here Monday, with opening Right now, here at Maple Lake many lives some day we will get it Spoon Man Performance open a store next to Jessup’s harness ceremonies and lightweight horse Assisted Living we have a physical right, and then we will be one with Come and get “SPOONED” at the shop. pulling taking place Monday night. Coloma Public Library on Friday, July 75 years ago - 1943 Judging started yesterday and a chil- 27 at 10:30 a.m. The “Spoon Man” is An American flag was presented to dren’s pet parade highlighted the a published author who offers a hilar- the Hartford chapter of the national afternoon program. The first four ious interactive comedy program for organization, Mothers of World War nights of harness racing under the all ages. He gives a real stirring per- II, at their meeting Wednesday night, lights began last night and will contin- formance. Everyone will really eat July 21, by Mrs. Catherine Knopp, ue thru Friday. him up. No bibs required. The “Spoon Hartford, in memory of Mrs. Knopp’s Tonight’s grandstand show will fea- Man” has a totally clean act. He never son, a veteran of WWI. It is to be ture Hank Snow, star of the Grand Ole uses dirty silverware. The “Spoon placed beside the honor roll which the Opry. Man” will leave a lasting impression village plans to erect in the park. after playing on you (literally). It’s a Although women have undoubtedly Submitted by Librarian Stephanie spoonful of family fun. been taking their rightful place in a Daniels at Hartford Public Library Library Book Sale man’s world in all of our larger cities, from microfilm copies of the Hartford The library’s annual Glad-Peach it has taken a war, and the scarcity of Day Spring. Book Sale will be Saturday, August 4 labor rising out of that war, to give Hours: Mon, Tue & Wed, 10 a.m.-7 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The library will women in villages the size of Hartford p.m.; Thu & Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat, be CLOSED during the sale. Don’t an incentive for entering the business 10 a.m.-2 p.m. miss out on this HUGE sale of gently world. Among these modern Clara Phone: 269-621-3408 used books, DVDs, videos and more! Bartons are three who assist their hus- Story Hour Story Hour meets on Wednesdays at NEWS FROM THE WATERVLIET RECORD 10:30 a.m. Toddlers and preschoolers 90 years ago - 1928 Schauss received her BA degree. are invited to hear a story, make a craft August 3, 1928, Will W. Fisher cele- The William Mishler family reunion and sing a song with Miss Amy. There brated his 73rd birthday anniversary, was held on July 27, 1958 at Hays is no sign-up or fee required. It is working, as usual, with his flowers. Park. All of the Mishler’s eleven chil- asked that all children be supervised Mr. Fisher has “farmed it” since his dren, and their families, including 24 by an adult during Story Hour. 12th birthday, when he went to work grandchildren were in attendance. Book Club for Mosses Osgood. In these 61 years 30 years ago - 1988 The Coloma Library Book Club is many changes have taken place in On Aug. 2, 1988, Roger Lottridge of meeting on Thursday, August 9 at 5:30 farming methods. Throughout his var- Watervliet joined approximately 350 p.m. The title to read before the dis- ious stages of farming Mr. Fisher has outstanding recent high school gradu- cussion is “The Lightkeeper’s held for his motto, “The best is none ates from across the country at the Daughter” by Jean E. Pendziwol. The too good”. National Young Leaders Conference book club regularly meets every other August Morlock of Watervliet, who in Washington, D.C. Roger has been Thursday and is always looking for owns one of the fine registered selected as a Congressional Scholar new members. Guernsey here in this county, reports based on demonstrated academic Call 468-3431 with questions on any the following records on two of his achievement, leadership, and citizen- Coloma library activity. star producers: Marjorie Lou, a pure- ship. bred Guernsey cow five years old, On Aug. 1, 1988, Dr. Adelbert Stagg produced 1,544 pounds of milk in July celebrated forty years of service at Tri-City Record Subscription Form and better than 75 pounds of butter-fat Community Hospital. The Name______with two milkings a day. Lady Jane, Community Hospital Medical Staff, three years old, produces 1,491 Board of Trustees, the Auxiliary, Mailing Address______pounds of milk with 66.35 pounds employees and Dr. Stagg’s family City, State & Zip______butter-fat, also with only two milkings gathered for a surprise reception and Annual rate: pl ease circle & pay the amount that applies to your address: a day. ‘roast’. Submitted by Sally Q. Gonzalez from Berrien & Van Buren Counties $44 Rest of MI $59 Snowbirds $61 U.S. $68 60 years ago - 1958 President Paul V. Sangren presented files at Watervliet District Library of E-edition s ubscriptions may also be purchased for $32 per ye ar by visiting www.tricityrecord.com diplomas and certificates to 401 per- the Watervliet Record newspapers Send with payment to... Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 sons on July 31, 1958, at the annual donated by the Tri-City Record. Hours: Mon & Wed, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Pay with Credit Card... VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card... provide info ... summer session commencement serv- ice. Graduates in this group are from Tue, Thu & Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat, 9 Card #______3 digit sec. code_____ exp. date ______all over the U.S., France and Greece, a.m.-3 p.m. and ranges in age from 20 to 71 years. Phone: 269-463-6382 You r Phone number______From Watervliet, Miss Phyllis A. Letters and Commentary patriotism, where is their belief in Inman, Pagel, Lucido and Bellino July 26, 2018 Tri-City Record 5 “country over party”? have sold their trustworthiness and Republicans are a Sadly, such power hungry politicians, respectability to the highest donor.” Disability Pride Heather Metz national security threat especially our very own Mr. Upton, This matter was widely reported in Workshop Memorial Garden clearly cater to the elite and are far Lansing but did not receive the atten- Dear Editor, removed from their own constituents. tion it deserves in our local papers. It Disability Network Southwest Dear Editor, On July 13, the Director of National Wake up people, the lights are blink- really shouldn’t come as a surprise Michigan is hosting a free Disability What started over a year ago as a fun Intelligence, Dan Coats, issued a ing red; please join the giant blue that Pagel made a deal with a democ- Pride workshop. The workshop will idea of Mrs. Heather Metz, longtime strong warning about new cyber wave to come and put them out. rat union though. After all, he has the explore and celebrate disability as an teacher at Watervliet Public Schools, attacks on our nation. Focusing on the Damon Wolf, Benton Harbor most liberal voting record of any important part of identity. This work- has finally been completed, but as a “growing cyber threat to our nation’s Republican State Rep in the entire shop is for people with disabilities and beautiful love-filled memorial to her. security,” he said that “the warning Kim LaSata is a leader state of Michigan according to the presented by people with disabilities. After Mrs. Metz lost her battle with lights are blinking red.” Coats referred conservative economic group, The workshop will be held on August cancer, the staff and students of to Russia as “the most aggressive for- to be trusted; Pagel’s Americans for Prosperity. 10 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Disability Watervliet North decided to bring her eign actor” and said that the country is endorsement pulled We need a State Senator who will Network Southwest Michigan located idea to completion as a way to honor continuing their efforts to undermine always be honest. One who won’t at 2900 Lakeview Avenue in St. this amazing teacher, who made a dif- our democracy; stating, “It’s their because he lied make back room deals with unions Joseph. The workshop is free; howev- ference in so many lives. She spent intent to undermine our basic val- Dear Editor, and then lie. That is why I am voting er, pre-registration is required by con- countless hours decorating North ues… and create wedges between us When we send our state representa- for Representative Kim LaSata, a tacting Miranda Grunwell at grun- School hallways, the extended learn- and our allies.” tives to “represent” our interests and leader we can trust! [email protected] or (269) 345- ing center, and teacher’s lounge so the In his shameful press conference in beliefs in Lansing, we do so expecting Björn Krebs, St. Joseph 1516 x 120. students and staff would not spend Finland following his meeting with to get honesty and transparency back. This is a fragrance-free environment. their days in an institutional environ- Putin, Trump strongly sided with Those two qualities are what make Please do not wear perfume, cologne ment. Mrs. Metz was an inspiration to Putin’s denials over the conclusion of someone a good leader and a good or other scented products to this event. so many people. our own intelligence agencies that the public official. A good politician, on After many months, North School Russian government launched cyber the other hand, is an expert at spinning Share your thoughts on what is on now has the Heather Metz Memorial attacks against our country in 2016 things and making excuses. Garden to add lasting beauty for and is gearing up to attack us again in Unfortunately for them, their voting this page with a letter to the editor... everyone to enjoy. Students and staff the midterm elections. record never lies. of North School, Watervliet Public So here we sit, watching our president Last week the Michigan Council of please email to Schools, and community members being played like a puppet, calling the Carpenters and Millwrights pulled came together to paint a rock in Mrs. Russian interference investigation a their endorsement of Rep Pagel. Why? [email protected] Metz’s memory. Many rocks have a “witch hunt,” all the while dismissing He lied. Rep Pagel made a back room story behind them and all were paint- sound national security intelligence deal with the Union to vote to block or mail to Tri-City Record ed with an abundance of care and while palling around with a dictatorial the repeal of Michigan’s prevailing Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 love. puppet master. Why does our presi- wage law. He took their money, their This project is a reality because of a dent insist on being friends with a endorsement and then he lied. Sure great many people. A huge thank you criminal who arrests and kill his polit- sounds like a creature of the swamp to to everyone who helped make this a ical opponents and bans media me. No wonder Pagel was a “Never reality: Jessica Moyes, the person sources he doesn’t like? Trumper” in 2016. If he had his way behind the idea, for all her help in the What’s in it for the U.S. to be friendly Hillary would have nominated our details of such an undertaking; North with Russia? It’s not like Russia has new Supreme Court Justice Monday School staff for help in so many ways; any exports we need. It’s far more night. the Watervliet Public School District likely that there’s a simple personal “To be told lies by our so-called for all the support throughout the proj- motive. After U.S. banks stopped giv- friends is beyond the pale,” said Mike ect; the Berrien Community ing loans to Trump (prior 2016), he Jackson, executive secretary-treasurer Foundation, Watervliet South School went to Russia for money. If only he of the Michigan Regional Council of Student Council, and some of Mrs. released his tax-returns, maybe we Carpenters and Millwrights. Pagel Metz’s closest friends for financial could understand his outrageously was one of four legislators who had support; Adent’s Landscaping for dangerous foreign diplomatic strate- their endorsements pulled. “The donating the rocks and Mrs. Laws’ gies better. working men and women of the class for choosing the rocks; Chris The majority of Congressional Michigan Regional Council of Frank for all the artistic expertise and Republicans are afraid to criticize Carpenters and Millwrights and work- special rocks; Jesse Arend for her Trump’s feckless governance and take ing people in the districts represented artistic contribution; Jason for the action against his authoritarian behav- by these men deserve to know about masonry assistance; Tom from Bos ior. Their fearful and selfish struggle the lies told by these four,” Jackson concrete. to remain in power is reckless, danger- continued, “I believe that trust and Also, thanks to Marge and John ous and appalling – where is their respect must be earned and not given. Yetzke, Heather’s parents. Melissa Stibal Watervliet/Coloma Social Security & you By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist SSppiriittual 1-800-772-1213 CCoommppass Social Security is here served us is how we honor the people who put their lives on the line for our Pointtss for people like you freedom. Learn more about how we All kinds of people make up this great help service members at By nation. Seniors, soldiers, individuals www.socialsecurity.gov/people/veter- David Helms (ffoormer pastor) with disabilities, and newlyweds — ans. they are the workers, civic leaders, Pre-Retirement – For those of you social workers, and artistic creators of who are about to retire, we not only New self-talk countless things and ideas that help us congratulate you, we offer many have better lives every day. All of our Karl’s resources for your golden years. See Most of us are familiar with Piglet of collective talents and passions create how we can help at www.socialsecuri- the Winnie-the-Pooh children’s story one of the most unique societies in the ty.gov/people/preretirement. books. Poor Piglet has such a low history of the world. Women – Statistically, women live Kolumn opinion of himself that he often crip- Social Security understands your longer and earn less over their life- ples himself with his “I’m-so-small” individual needs. From early career to times. This creates unique challenges By Karl Bayer, Editor and Publisher perspective. On the opposite side of retirement, we’re here, securing today for a long and happy retirement. Learn the self-talk spectrum is Tigger with and tomorrow. how you can get ahead by knowing ELECTION ISSUE… don’t miss next week’s issue of the TCR. The Tri-City his endless enthusiasm for life. Our People Like Me webpages give the facts at www.socialsecurity.gov/ Record will highlight the August 7 primary election candidates and ballot “Tiggers are great!” is what he you information tailored to your spe- people/women. issues for the area. exudes. Most of us fall somewhere in cific needs. Here are a few: Creating resources for people like between those two characters. Early Career – The earlier you start you helps us provide you with infor- POLLY’S PRAYER… seldom a week passes that someone asks, “How’s A healthy self-image is important. It saving, the better off you will be — mation about programs that can create Polly doing?” can determine whether we are gener- during your working years and in lasting, positive change in your life. Polly is our granddaughter born in the Ukraine with Down syndrome. Despite ally happy or not. Self-talk reflects our retirement. Learn how Social Security Share these People Like Me pages a precarious birth and medical issues she is a happy 12-year-old enjoying the self-opinion. When it’s verbalized it is here for you when you start working with friends and family at third grade in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded with a loving family and many becomes more internalized and more at www.socialsecurity.gov/people/ear- www.socialsecurity.gov/people. friends. habituated. Children should always be lycareer. Vonda VanTil is the Public Affairs When she was an infant she survived a couple strokes caused by undeveloped encouraged to think in terms of possi- Mid-Career – Did you relocate for a Specialist for West Michigan. You arteries in her brain. A pediatric surgeon in Chicago solved the condition called bilities instead of perceived weakness- better job? Are you starting a family? can write her c/o Social Security Moyamoya by connecting arteries under her scalp to her brain. es or failures. Buying your first home? There’s a lot Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Sadly a recent brain scan disclosed the Moyamoya condition has returned on There is an example of a different, to consider when planning your future Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email one side of her brain necessitating more surgery. If that’s not enough, the and perhaps more healthy approach to and we can help. www.socialsecuri- at [email protected]. checkup also showed some arteries in her neck area are being pinched off from self-talk demonstrated in the Bible. ty.gov/people/midcareer. blood flow when she bends her head downward, so some surgery in that area It’s a self-talk that focuses on an out- Veterans and Wounded Warriors – is warranted. ward look rather than an inward look. Providing services to those who Family and friends are alarmed that our precious Polly is in any sort of distress It might be called “selfless-talk”. It and we’ve all been pestering Gillian and Sergei for more information on her can be found in David’s Psalms; for TRI-CITY RECORD LLC health and demeanor. example in Psalm 103 and 146. It goes dba Watervliet Record - Coloma Courier - Hartford News The following is Gill’s recent reply that raises our hopes that Polly is taking like this “Praise the LORD oh my 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Watervliet, MI 49098 the news in stride and in typical Polly fashion, assuring us that everything is soul, and all that is within me praise all right and that she is in God’s hands. His holy name”. And, “Praise the (269) 463-6397 Fax 463-8329 “I haven’t figured out what to share because there are a lot of unknowns still, LORD; Praise the LORD oh my soul. E-mail [email protected] Online www.tricityrecord.com but Polly needs prayer. Her angiogram results showed two major health I will praise the LORD while I live; I Karl Bayer, Publisher and Editor issues; one connected to her Atlo Axil Instability and possible need for surgery will sing praises to my God while I Amy Loshbough, Managing Editor Laurie Kibler, Copy Editor (basically unstable vertebrae compressing arteries in her spine, might need have my being.” The “oh my soul” Lacey Krohn, Social Media Editor Maryann Worl, Ad Sales spinal fusion), and the progression of her Moyamoya that is now restricting part identifies it as “self-talk”. David blood flow in a part of her brain (honestly, more concerning of the two). Please is saying, “Hey me! Let’s remember USPS669-340 permit for the Tri-City Record, a weekly newspaper join us in prayer for P. We’re waiting to see what we are up against. Should the bigger picture here. It’s not, after with periodical postage paid at Watervliet, Michigan, 49098. know something by the end of next week. all, all about me!” Postmaster, please send address changes to: P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 Errors... These are two completely unrelated issues. Attempting to trust God, knowing Now David was not perfect, and he Please notify the Tri-City Record immediately full well that he loves Polly more than we do, and that he is a good, good had plenty of reason for negative self- of any errors or omissions in the news or advertising content in Father with a perfect plan for her life. talk. He was however king and that this issue. While the Tri-City Record endeavors to correct any She caught me crying in my bedroom the other day. ‘Don’t worry, Mom. God might give him reason for positive errors or omissions that may occur, it cannot be held responsible will protect me,’ she said. The faith of a child. What a lesson.” self-talk. Yet the most encouraging for the same following the publication of the next issue. Amen. God bless them all. and personally self-uplifting times for Letters to the editor… The Tri-City Record welcomes all letters David and for us are those times when to the editor. Please email to [email protected] or mail to the BETTER THAN FAIR… Anne and I visited the Van Buren County Youth we forget self completely and refocus address at the top of this notice. Letters are subject to editing for length Fair last week. With absolutely gorgeous weather, the fairground was a busy on God Himself and on His goodness and content, and will be published at the discretion of the editor. place with happy families all over. to us. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address We were tagging along with the Loshboughs and excited to watch great-grand- We define ourselves best by having so that your authorship may be verified. Letter authorship identity may son William’s first fair ride. He seemed more interested in the kids around him an outward and upward look as well be withheld by request, at the discretion of the editor. The publication than the tiny tractor he was on but did raise a howl when Willy took him off. as an inward look. deadline for letters is 5 p.m., on Monday for that week’s issue. All in all, it was a great time; the fair is a great experience for all. Keep an eye out for news of the Berrien County Youth Fair coming up soon. 6 Tri-City Record July 26, 2018 Planning Commission halts progress on Amicus Dog Park in Coloma Township, Grand Opening moved to October; Township Trustee & Parks Chairman Matt Moser resigns By Annette Christie At their June meeting, the Coloma ing was scheduled to occur. Ultimately missed in the planning process. Not to Chairperson has stepped down appar- The Coloma Township Planning Com- Township Board learned that the Plan- the township board would be the body be discouraged she wrote, “Please ently due to this controversy regarding mission has halted the completion of a ning Commission had identified a approving the special land use permit. come and give your support for this the dog park. dog park that was to be located at glitch in the system and stated that a The glitch on not obtaining a permit af- project at the public hearing that will On July 19, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Moser Washington School Park. The Amicus special land use permit would be re- fects the ball fields that have been on be held at the Coloma Charter Town- authored a letter of resignation from Dog Park was the brain child of quired for the dog park. In addition, the property for years, as the township ship Hall on August 21, 2018 at 6:30 the Coloma Township Board and all Caleigh Dahn, a Girl Scout who is cre- this could also affect the baseball pro- did not seek a special land use permit p.m.” other committees that he is currently ating the park as her Gold Award Proj- grams that also use Washington School for them when they assumed the prop- Confident that she will receive the per- on. ect. Park. erty from the school district. mit needed, she has re-scheduled the He would not comment further. The Coloma Township Board ap- The township did file the permit re- Dahn posted on the dog park’s Face- grand opening for October 27, 2018 at Efforts to obtain the minutes from proved the idea in early 2018 following quest with the Planning Commission book page that they were informed on 2:00 p.m. Coloma Charter Township Planning a presentation by Dahn and a commit- and it was discussed at their July 17 Friday, July 20, 2018 that they had to Trustee resigns Commission or any other communica- ment to raise the $10,000 needed to meeting but was not resolved. The pub- stop construction and wait for the zon- Coloma Township Trustee Matt tions regarding the dog park had not build the park. She was given the go lic hearing that will accompany the re- ing issue to be resolved. She said that Mosher who also serves the township been acknowledged by press time. ahead and went on to raise over that quest will not be held until the August they needed a special land use permit, as the Parks & Recreation Committee amount. meeting, weeks after the Grand Open- something which all parties involved (1(1'1'2'25656(6('b Pre-register now for Fitness & Fun Fair to benefit Berrien County RAD program On Saturday, September 29 Women tips, massage, acupuncture, cran- tendance will have a chance to win fab- are RAD Fitness & Fun Fair is being iosacral therapy and manicures. Local ulous prizes and more! held at St. Joseph High School from 11 vendors will have concessions for soft Go to Facebook or eventbrite.com and a.m. to 5 p.m. The event consists of fit- drinks, baked goods and more. search for Women are RAD to register, ness classes in yoga, Tai Chi, kickbox- Cost to attend is $20 for early bird reg- call 269-759-9377 or email Deputy ing, Pilates, HIIT, Zumba and Zumba istrations and $25 at the door. To attend Kelly Laesch at klaesch@berrien- Strong. Spa services from local spe- without participating in the fitness county.org. There are special gift bags cialists for donations include beauty classes, the cost is $10. Everyone in at- for the first 100 tickets purchased. Sign up now! Proceeds from this event will benefit the Berrien County Rape Aggression 927( Free financial screenings available Defense Program which offers free courses to women 16 years old and :(1'=(/ Community members are invited to attend a free, 15-minute financial screening over. with a Patient Financial Advocate at Lakeland Health. Advocates can help de- $8*8677+ 3DLGIRU E\ 7KH &RPPLWWHH WR (OHFW 3DXOLQH :HQG]HO termine eligibility for medical financial assistance and answer questions about 32%R[  &RORPD 0,  enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace. Screenings will be held at the following dates and time: Saturday, August 4, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Center for Outpatient Services, Pharmacy Confer- ence Room; Friday, August 10, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lakeland Hospital Watervliet, Classrooms B and C; and Friday, August 24, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Integrity. again at the Center for Outpatient Services, Pharmacy Conference Room. “We encourage patients who may be putting off surgery or an imaging exam such as a CT or MRI, due to cost, to meet with one of our financial advocates Dave Pagel is the ONLY candidate who can discuss coverage options as many times patients don’t know what’s available to them or what type of assistance they may qualify for,” said Jenna for the 21st State Senate District Howard, Manager Admitting and Registration, Lakeland Health. ENDORSED by the Michigan For a full financial screening, participants will need to bring paycheck stubs, Farm Bureau ID, tax return, and latest bank statement. Preregistration is encouraged; walk- ins are welcome. To schedule a 15-minute time slot, call (269) 556-2810.

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A celebration of life service wishing to leave an online message of nephews. West Street and W. Center Street for daughter of Douglas and Brenda to honor Karrie’s memory will be held remembrance may do so at Besides his parents and wife he is pre- an equipment violation. (McFarlin) Melvin. Karrie passed at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2018 www.duffieldpastrick.com. ceded in death by one brother, Donald During the stop the officer learned away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at her at the Hartford United Methodist Dell. that the driver, a 24-year-old Coloma home in Grand Rapids. Church. Pastor Ryan Wenburg will Services for Gordon were held man, was on felony probation and was Karrie was a graduate of Hartford officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials Monday, July 16 at Meridian Christian out after his court ordered curfew. The High School and went on to earn a may be made to Diamond Blackfan GORDON VANCE DELL Church in Greentown, Indiana with suspect was lodged at the Berrien bachelor’s degree from Ferris State Anemia Foundation, Post Office Box Gordon V. Dell, age 87, of Kokomo, Pastor Jimmy Soblotne and Pastor County Jail. University. She was formerly 1092, West Seneca, N.Y. 14224. Indiana went to heaven to be with our Bruce Mughmaw officiating. Burial Detectives disrupt crack cocaine employed as an assistant manager for Memorial condolences for the family Lord on July 11, 2018. followed in Greenlawn Cemetery with trafficking group in Benton Harbor Elder-Beerman in Saint Joseph. She can be left on our website Gordon was born military rites proved by the On Monday July 16, 2018, SWET- loved to read, watch movies, plays, at http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com. June 25, 1931 in Greentown American Legion Post West detectives along with members and play with her cats. Karrie enjoyed Karrie leaves behind a loving family Covert, Michigan, 317. of the Berrien County Sheriff’s the Girl’s Nights Out, loved her nieces that includes her mother, Brenda of the son of the late Family and friends visited with fami- Department executed a narcotics sting and nephews and just being with all of Grand Rapids; her grandparents, William Henry ly July 15 at Hasler-Stout Funeral operation at Seeley Street near East the family. Richard and Maxine Melvin of Dell and Laura Home, Greentown. Memorial contri- High Street in the City of Benton The family will welcome friends Hartford; a sister-in-law, Jennifer (Pumfery) Dell. butions may be made to Meridian Harbor. This operation was conducted Melvin; a brother-in-law, Jeff Dawes; He lived in Street Christian Church. Messages of following numerous complaints from three nephews, Christian Snipes and Kokomo since condolence may be left online at the community about drug sales in the Nicholas Melvin of Surprise, Arizona 1957. On June 5, 1965 he married www.hasler-stout.com. area. and Joshua Dawes of Grand Rapids; a Dianna (Schwarz) Dell, his beloved SWET-West Detectives, along with niece, Lindsey Dawes of Grand wife, who preceded him in death on Death Berrien County Road Patrol attempted Rapids and numerous aunts, uncles, December 16, 2004. to arrest Antonio Hall at Seeley Street cousins and friends. Gordon graduated from Watervliet Notices near East High Street after he was Karrie was preceded in passing by her High School. He was employed at David M. Eby, 80, of Coloma died observed making several drug sales. father, Douglas; a sister, Lorrie Chrysler Casting plant in Kokomo, July 20, 2018. Connelly Chapel, Hall fled on foot into 806 E. High St. Dawes; a brother, Steffen Melvin and Indiana for 30 years in management. Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis SWET detectives then obtained a her grandparents, James “Bob” and He was a member of Meridian Street search warrant for this location. Dorothy McFarlin. Christian Church in Greentown, Jack Carl Gnewuch, 81, of Lakeland Officers located and arrested Antonio Indiana and was a trustee for many FL, formerly of Coloma, died April Hall along with other evidence related years. Gordon was an army veteran 26, 2018. to drug sales and distribution. and proudly served during the Korean Antonio Hall, 29 years old, was War. He was an avid gardener and Marcella Jean (Gast) Schalon, 92, of arrested and arraigned in Berrien We are here to help REX ALWAYNE WATKINS enjoyed fishing. Gordon was a loving St. Joseph died July 18, 2018. Starks County 5th District Court on three Rex Alwayne Watkins went home to husband, father, brother and grandfa- & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation counts of delivery of heroin, resisting with be with the Lord Friday, July 20, ther. He loved spending time with his Services, St. Joseph and obstruction of police, and a parole all 2018. Rex was family. absconder warrant. your born March 14, He is survived by two daughters and Thomas “Bud” Kiely Jr., 82, of The Southwest Enforcement Team funeral 1928, in sons-in-law, Catherine and James Dowagiac died July 20, 2018 at home. (SWET) is comprised of sworn law and cremation needs Lexington, Hallock of Avon, Indiana, and Clark Chapel, Dowagiac enforcement personnel from the Tennessee. He Charlotte and Timothy Renfroe of Michigan State Police, Berrien Calvin & Leonard was the son of Batesville, Indiana; four grandchil- James Dunning, 76, of Sodus died County Sheriff’s Office, Barry County Ray Alva and dren, Travis Renfroe, Hannah and July 20, 2018 at his daughter’s home. Sheriff’s Office, Calhoun County Funeral Homes Ollie Lena Rachel Hallock and Elizabeth Purely Cremations – Starks Family Sheriff’s Office, Kalamazoo County 8 E. Main St., Hartford 621-4101 (Scates) Watkins. Funeral Homes, Benton Harbor Sheriff’s Office, Kalamazoo Gerald M. Birmele, Manager He had four sisters and four brothers. Plymouth Township Police Department, South 222 E. St. Joseph St., Lawrence The family worked seasonally in Congregational Joseph Ernest Pratl Sr., 65, of Haven Police Department, and Covert 674-8131 Dale D. Leonard, Manager Michigan, moving here during his Coloma died July 21, 2018 at Hanson Police Department. teen years. He grew up doing hard Church Hospice Center, Stevensville. Purely SWET is funded in part by the manual work on farms. Rex left “The Friendly Church @ the corner Cremations – Starks Family Funeral Michigan HIDTA (High Intensity school in the ninth grade to help sup- of 1st Street & Red Arrow Hwy” Homes, Benton Harbor Drug Trafficking Area) as well as the 123 First Street - Watervliet, MI 49098 port his family. He served honorably Larry G. Easton, Pastor 269 605-9348 U.S. Department of Justice, Byrne in the United States Army Air Corps. Police Reports JAG grant. He held numerous jobs, including Bell Adult Sunday School Multiple jurisdictions respond to Telephone in Chicago. He also 10:00 AM By Annette Christie vehicle chase worked at the paper mill in Watervliet, Man bounced out of club returns On Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 5:42 Michigan, and New Products in Morning Worship with a gun p.m., Berrien County Sheriff’s Deputy Benton Harbor, Michigan. 11:00 AM Workers and patrons at a Sister Lakes Guy Puffer with the Watervliet Rex married his wife of 67 years, Club halted what could have been a Township patrol detail attempted to Sophia Regina Lewandowski, on “An Independent, tragedy on July 20, 2018 when at effect a traffic stop on a 2002 August 5, 1950. They were blessed Fundamental, Bible approximately 1:40 a.m. a man who Oldsmobile mini-van for a defective with two sons and two daughters. Believing Fellowship” had been thrown out returned with a equipment violation. In 1955, Rex and Sophia founded Rex weapon threatening others at the club. The original attempt to effect the traf- Auto Parts in Benton Harbor and Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel E. fic stop took place on Red Arrow remained involved until they sold the Abbott reports that deputies were dis- Highway near Industrial Drive in business and retired in 1994. His busi- Salem patched to The Lakeview Inn, 66461 Watervliet Township. ness was founded on honesty, fairness, Lutheran Church Timmons Road, Dowagiac for a report At that time, the vehicle was being and customer service. Rex most of a Felonious Assault with a operated by a male subject and there recently attended First General Baptist and Preschool Dangerous Weapon. were two female passengers in the Church in Coloma. He was interested Deputies were advised by witnesses vehicle. When the deputy attempted in many things, including music, auto LCMS and staff that a 26-year-old male was to stop the vehicle, the vehicle fled racing, hunting, and fishing. He also asked to leave the establishment for from the scene and the pursuit went enjoyed feeding and watching wild 269-468-6567 acting out of control. When he would into various parts of Berrien County, birds. His highest priorities, however, not leave the establishment on his Van Buren County, Cass County, and were his Christian faith and his family. Worship 9:00am own, he was forcibly removed. The St. Joseph County in the State of Rex was a homebody, liking nothing Sunday School & suspect then retrieved a loaded semi- Indiana. more than to be home playing music, automatic rifle from his vehicle and When the pursuit entered into the watching sports on television and vis- Bible Study 10:15am returned to the patio of the establish- heavy congested traffic area of Niles iting with family. ment. Township, the pursuit was terminated Rex is preceded in death by his wife, 275 Marvin St. The subject then pointed the weapon at 6:20 p.m. by the deputies. The Sophia; parents, Ray and Ollie; his Coloma, MI 49038 at the victim that had removed him Berrien County Sheriff’s Office was baby son, Mark Andrew; three sisters, from the facility. The victim and assisted in this incident by the Jewel Fay Watkins, Rue Mel Watkins bystanders subdued the suspect and Pokagon Tribal Police and the Frederick, and Martha Jo Watkins removed the weapon from his posses- Hartford City Police Department. Hennessee; and three brothers, Ray Hope sion. He was held down and the After the pursuit was terminated, the Vaughn Watkins, Jerry Paul Watkins, weapon was secured until law 2002 Oldsmobile was later found to and John Randall Watkins. enforcement could arrive on scene and be abandoned in the City of South He is survived by his daughter Susan Lutheran restrain him. Bend, Indiana. (Don) Stewart; son, Rex (Debbie) The suspect, Alanzo Gasca of During a subsequent investigation, Watkins Jr.; daughter, Bonnie (Jeff) Decatur, was arrested for Felonious deputies learned that this vehicle was Joseph; grandchildren, Katrina Church Assault with a Deadly Weapon and being operated by a 41-year-old male (Jarrod) Hankins, and Grant and Possession of a Firearm while from the City of Niles. Hudson Joseph; great-grandchildren, Intoxicated, Carrying a Dangerous The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office Madison, Ethan and Olivia Hankins; Weapon with Unlawful Intent, and will be submitting the police investi- his brother, James Carland Watkins; WELS Possession of a Firearm while under gation to the Berrien County his sister, Carol Jane Watkins Baker; the Influence. A report was forwarded Prosecutor’s Office for review on WWee ssppecialiizze in and his brother-in-law, Marvin (Pearl) to the Van Buren County Prosecutor’s charges of fleeing and eluding, driving Crreemattiion Onllyy Lewandowski. He is also survived by Worship 10:30am Office for review. on a suspended operator’s license, and many nieces and nephews. He was Gasca was arraigned in the 7th reckless driving. No emballmmiinng~No Casket dedicated to his family, who stayed by District Court East (Paw Paw) on the During the pursuit, no property was $1095.00 his side until he was called home by 269-621-3407 charges in this incident. Bond was set damaged and no one was injured. WWhhy Pay Morree the Lord. www.hopelutheranhartford.com at $50,000 Cash or Surety. Services with Military Honors will be Assisting with the incident were Pride 1997 Meadowwbbrroook Rd. held 11 a.m. Monday, July 30 at Care EMS, Pokagon Tribal Police Benton Harrbborr,, MI Midway Baptist Church in Watervliet. 205 Bennet Ave. Department, Dowagiac Police Phone 269-926-9440 Visitation will be Sunday from 3 to 5 Department, and the Cass County Coloma wwww..purreellyycrreemations.orrgg p.m. at Duffield & Pastrick Family Hartford, Mi 49057 Sheriff’s Office Funeral Home in Coloma and again Subsidiiaarryy of Sttaarrkks FFaamillyy Funerraal Homes one hour prior to the service Monday F.O.P. Fraternal Order of Police Lodge

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Community Calendar gage policies that ravaged a Chicago Please check LOMA ad Sponsored as a community service by Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill on this page for Send Community Calendar listings to: Watervliet 40 Year Club ratings & showtime Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098; Fax to (269) 463-8329; reservations due August 3 or E-mail to [email protected] The date for this year’s meeting of the Watervliet Public Schools 40 Year Club Listings must be renewed weekly; the listings deadline is Saturday, August 18, 2018. for next week’s newspaper is 12:00 noon on Tuesday The location will be the Watervliet Middle School, 450 East St. Joseph Street, Mamma Mia! Here We Thursday, July 26, 10 a.m. “RIBBON CUTTING & GRAND OPEN- Watervliet. Social hour begins at 11:00 a.m., with lunch being served at noon. ING” at Watervliet Pharmacy, 317 N. Main Street. Anyone that graduated from, or attended the Watervliet Public School system Go Again... Thursday, July 26, 7 p.m. “LIVE @ THE LIBRARY WITH HOPIE is welcome to attend. Former school employees are welcome also. In this sequel to Mamma Mia!, JO” free musical event at Watervliet District Library. Contact the library at Besides the social hour and lunch, tours will be available for the Middle and Sophie learns about her mother's past 463-6382 for more information. High School buildings and grounds. while pregnant herself. Friday, July 27, 7-8 a.m. “REP. LASATA OFFICE HOURS” at Hub Reservations are $15 per person, and are due by Friday, August 3, 2018. Central, 186 N. Paw Paw St., Coloma. No appointment necessary. A downloadable reservation form and more information may be found on the Hotel Transylvania 3: Friday, July 27, 10:30 a.m. “SPOON MAN” interactive comedy perform- “Watervliet 40 Year Club, all class reunion” page on Facebook. ance at Coloma Public Library. Contact the library at 468-3431 for more More information is also available by calling Marsha Stennecke Cole at 269- Summer Vacation... information. 463-3712, or Donna Gillard Curtis at 269-463-6680. While on a vacation with his family, Saturday, July 28, 8 p.m. “PARANORMAL TOUR” conducted by Count Dracula makes a romantic MIPRO at Van Buren County Museum, 58471 Red Arrow Hwy., Hartford. connection. Admission is $20; call Tad at 621-2546 to RSVP by July 26. Rep. LaSata to host local office hours Sunday, July 29, 2 p.m. “HISTORY OF THE VAN BUREN COUNTY on Friday at Hub Central in Coloma Skyscraper... POURHOUSE” at Van Buren County Museum, 58471 Red Arrow Hwy., A father goes to great lengths to save Hartford. Admission is $5/adult & $2/kids 5-12; includes presentation and State Rep. Kim LaSata has announced plans to meet with residents of his family from a burning skyscraper. museum tour. Southwest Michigan during her scheduled office hours. August 3-5 “COLOMA GLAD-PEACH FESTIVAL” Office hours will take place on Friday, July 27 at Hub Central 185, 185 N. Paw Ant-Man and the Saturday, Aug. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “BOOK SALE” at Coloma Public Paw St. in Coloma from 8 to 9 a.m. Library. HUGE sale of gently used books, DVDs, videos and more! “I have always made it a priority to be accessible to the people of our district,” Wasp... Saturday, Aug. 4, 6-9 p.m. “EMBRACING HOSPICE AT HOME” wine LaSata said. “Hosting regular office hours allows people to share their As Scott Lang balances being both a and beer tasting benefit for Lakeland’s Caring Circle. $50/in advance; $60/at thoughts, concerns, and ideas directly with me in an informal setting. I look Super Hero and a father, Hope van the door. Visit caring-circle.org/EmbracingHAH or call 269-637-3825. forward to hearing from residents of Berrien County about how we can contin- Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an Sunday, Aug. 5, 12:30 p.m. “MUNDT FAMILY REUNION” at 7327 Red ue making Michigan a great place to live, work, and raise a family.” urgent new mission that finds the Arrow Hwy., Watervliet. Bring a dish to pass & table service. Contact Amy No appointment is necessary. Those unable to attend are invited to contact her Ant-Man fighting alongside The Lovell at 269-277-6742 or Tiffany Wendt at 269-208-8754. Lansing office by phone at 517-373-1403 or email [email protected]. Wasp to uncover secrets from their Sunday, Aug. 5, 2 p.m. “GRAND CITY SKIERS” free performance on past. Paw Paw Lake hosted by the Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club. Hot dogs, brats, chips & drinks available at the yacht club, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. (donations Free Adult Mental Health First Aid Uncle Drew... accepted). August 6-10, 9 a.m.-noon “MIDWAY SOCCER CAMP” at Midway After draining his life savings to Baptist Church, 7517 Red Arrow Hwy., Watervliet. Free event for kids ages course offered enter a team in the Rucker Classic 5-10. Pre-register online at www.midwayministries.org. Call 463-3195 for Community members are invited to attend a mental health first aid street ball tournament in Harlem, more information. training course. The class will be held on Thursday, August 16 from 8:30 a.m. Dax (Lil Rel Howery) is dealt a August 13-18 “BERRIEN COUNTY YOUTH FAIR” to 5:00 p.m. at the Consortium for Community Development, located at 175 series of unfortunate setbacks, Saturday, Aug. 18, 11 a.m. “WATERVLIET 40 YEAR CLUB” annual West Main Street in Benton Harbor. including losing his team to his long- meeting/luncheon at the Watervliet Middle School, 450 E. St. Joseph St. Adult Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based public education and pre- time rival (Nick Kroll). Desperate to $15/person due Aug. 3. Reservation form available on group Facebook page vention tool which works to improve the public’s knowledge of mental health win the tournament and the cash or call Marsha Stennecke Cole at 269-463-3712, or Donna Gillard Curtis at and substance use problems, helps adults take the fear and hesitation out of prize, Dax stumbles upon the man, 269-463-6680. starting conversations, and connects people with care. Studies show one in five the myth, the legend UNCLE DREW Saturday, Aug. 18, 4 p.m. “CHS CLASS OF 1963 REUNION” at The Americans has a mental illness, but many are reluctant to seek help or might (NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving) and Friendly Tavern, 206 N. Paw Paw St., Coloma. Call Chuck or Sharon (Tacy) not know where to turn for care. When more people are equipped with the tools convinces him to return to the court Watts at 925-6521 for more information. they need to start a dialogue, more people can get the help they may need. one more time. A training manual and certification is provided upon completion. Saturday, Aug. 25, 4-7 p.m. “BAKE SALE & GOULASH DINNER” at Preregistration is required; call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544. Coloma American Legion #362, 351 E. St. Joseph St., Coloma. Dinner served from 5-6:30; cost is $6 and includes one refill. Thursdays thru summer, 3 p.m. “WILDLIFE WONDERS” at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor. Admission is $5 for adults, kids are free. 10 Tri-City Record July 26, 2018 and addressed to: KEELER TOWNSHIP STATE OF Public Notices and Want Ads Watervliet Public Schools 450 E. Red Arrow Hwy. NOTICE OF MICHIGAN Total Body Workout bench/pull Watervliet, MI 49098 ELECTION PROBATE COURT WANT ADS straps/tape, 20’ wooden extension lad- Attention Mark Isbrecht, Director of der. Call (269) 468-6067. Maintenance and Transportation. VAN BUREN VAN BUREN For sale, for rent, help wanted, (7-19, 7-26-18 TCR) Vehicles may be viewed by appoint- lost & found, work wanted, COUNTY, COUNTY ment only, please contact Mark personal announcements, FULL-TIME SEASONAL MICHIGAN NOTICE TO CREDITORS thank-you notes, etc. Isbrecht at 269-759-8313. PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS Decedent’s Estate $13.00 per ad of 25 words. The school reserves the right to reject The City of Watervliet is in need of any or all bids. OF KEELER TOWNSHIP File No. 2018-1094-DE Add 10 cents/word over 25 words. summer help to assist with the mainte- (7-19, 7-26-18 TCR) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Repeat same ad for $2 less. nance and mowing of the city facili- AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN Estate of Marie Helen King, Add $2 to border want ad. ties. To apply: Stop by city hall and KEELER TOWNSHIP ON TUES- Deceased Add $2 for tear sheet. pick up an application, City of DAY, AUGUST 7, 2018. Date of birth: 07/03/1920 CUSTODIAN TO ALL CREDITORS: Ad must be paid in advance Watervliet, 158 W. Pleasant Street, THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN AD PLACEMENT DEADLINE Watervliet, MI 49098. The rate of pay HELPER POSITION FROM NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The IS NOON ON TUESDAY! is $10.00 per hour. The seasonal Position: Building Maintenance- 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. decedent Helen Marie King, died employees will work a 40-hour work Custodian Helper Full text of the ballot may be 03/09/2018 Tri-City Record Creditors of the decedent are notified 138 N. Main St., Box 7 week for 12 weeks. If you are looking Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. obtained at the Keeler Township Watervliet, MI 49098 for a great summer job working out- Qualifications: High School Diploma Hall, 64121 Territorial Rd. W., that all claims against the estate will side please apply. Responsibilities: Assist building cus- Hartford, MI 49057 or by calling be forever barred unless presented to (269) 463-6397 Fax 463-8329 (7-19, 7-26-18 TCR) todian in performance of maintenance the township clerk at: Lucius Andrew King personal repre- E-mail responsibilities. 269-621-6481 sentative, or to both the probate court [email protected] All electors who are registered at 212 Paw Paw Street, Paw Paw, Credit Card Payment Accepted Deadline to apply: August 3, 2018 LIEN SALE Apply in writing to: on or before July 9, 2018 Michigan 49079 and the named per- THE FOLLOWING UNITS – have Mark Isbrecht with the township clerk are sonal representatives within 4 months been taken under possession by Watervliet Public Schools eligible to vote at this election. after the date of publication of this Bob’s Hobby Sparkle U-Stor-It for lack of payment. 450 East Red Arrow Highway All polling locations are notice. These units will be auctioned on Watervliet, MI 49098 accessible to voters with Shop August 2, 2018 if the Tenant fails to Apply online at: disabilities. polling location is at Date 07/18/2018 claim unit. www.watervlietps.org 64121 Territorial Rd. W., Hartford, THE AUCTION WILL BE HELD Click on the “District” tab and follow MI 49057. Lucius Andrew King NOW OPEN ON-LINE AT it down to “Employment” Absentee ballot applications 9496 48th Avenue Tues-Saturday WWW.STORAGEBATTLES.COM (7-19, 7-26-18 TCR) are available for all elections. Watervliet, MI 49098 Tonia Johnston, Albion, MI Unit 308 The partisan section will consist John C. Postelli P40255 12-5 p.m. Melissa LaRatta, Watervliet, MI Unit of Republican, Democratic, and 170 N. Paw Paw Street, PO Box 295 Still buying old toys, trains, models 602 Libertarian party candidates. Coloma, MI 49038 and miscellaneous hobbies Annie Parham, South Bend, IN Unit You can only vote in one party 269-468-3070 Downtown Watervliet 187 Section Betty Simpson, Benton Harbor, MI A sample ballot is posted on the town- (7-26-18 TCR) GARAGE SALE Unit 392 ship hall door. Carl F. Davis, Clerk JULY 26, 27 & 28… 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (7-26-18 TCR) STATE OF Household items, clothing, crafts, Have something to Keeler Township HELP WANTED (7-26-2018 TCR) antique & tools and lots of miscella- MICHIGAN PART-TIME… to Full-Time Certified sell or a job opening neous. 5277 Amy Dr., Coloma Mechanic wanted for busy Coloma PROBATE COURT (7-26-18 TCR) to post, your ad could business. Please mail resume to PO BERRIEN COUNTY Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 or WATERVLIET HELP WANTED be here! Call Amy at NOTICE TO CREDITORS email [email protected]. CHARTER KENDALL SEPTIC & SEWER…hir- Decedent’s Estate (7-19, 7-26-18 TCR) ing general labor, must have valid dri- 463-6397. TOWNSHIP File No. 2018-0459-DE-R ver’s license. Call Herb to fill out * * * application 269-468-6259. MEETING SYNOPSIS WATERVLIET PUBLIC Estate of Marion Dora Lisle. (7-26-18 TCR) SCHOOLS... To subscribe call July 16, 2018 Date of birth: 12-10-1922 Reports: Minutes, Treasurer, will be accepting sealed bids for the TO ALL CREDITORS: FOR SALE Payables, Police, Treatment Plant, following vehicle: 269-463-6397 or NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The Stinger Ski & child water skis, Iron Lake Committee, County decedent Marion Dora Lisle died June Wall Sconce, baby dresses, 1959 Doll, (1) 2002 International 77-passenger bus 141,435 miles email: Commissioner. 7, 2018 Icelandic Wool Leggings, Antique Old business: Hunt Property Creditors of the decedent are notified Silverware, Sailor Knots Shadow Bids are due in the office of the [email protected] Superintendent of Schools by 1:00 New Business: None that all claims against the estate will Box, Bar Stools, 70s Suede Purses, Approved: Minutes, Treasurer’s be forever barred unless presented to RARE 90s Bruce Jenner Mini-Max p.m. on July 30, 2018. Bids should be marked “sealed bid” Report, Payables. Gary Lee Lisle personal representa- Announcements. tive, or to both the probate court at 811 Comments: P. Wendzel, M. Moen, L. Port Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 and Barre, G. Smith. the named personal representatives NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Adjournment within 4 months after the date of pub- PUBLIC ACT 188 OF 1954 PROCEEDINGS Respectfully submitted, lication of this notice. Patricia Bambrick, Clerk KEELER TOWNSHIP 269-468-3070 Date 07/24/2018 VAN BUREN COUNTY (5-31-18 TCR) STATE OF MICHIGAN Gary Lee Lisle Notice of Hearing for Keeler Lake Aquatic Plant Control Project Special 3020 Briarwood Street STATE OF Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Assessment District No. 4 to Consider Objections to the Confirmation of the MICHIGAN (07-26-18 TCR) Special Assessment Roll PROBATE COURT To: All property owners within the Keeler Lake Aquatic Plant Control Notice Primary Election Project Special Assessment District No. 4 BERRIEN COUNTY To The Qualified Electors of the City PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the township supervisor has prepared and filed in the NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate of Hartford: office of the township clerk for public examination, a special assessment roll covering Notice is Hereby Given, that a all properties within the Keeler Lake Weed Control Special Assessment District. File No. 2018-0447-DE-R Primary Election will be held in the City of Hartford, County of Van A public hearing will be conducted by the Keeler Township Board at 8:00 p.m. on Estate of Karl R. Wolfanger, Sr. Buren, State of Michigan Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at the Township Hall, 64121 Territorial Road West, Hartford, Date of birth: August 12, 1934 TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 MI 49057, for the purpose of receiving objections to the proposed special assessment roll TO ALL CREDITORS: It is to be held at 19 W Main Street, NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The for the Keeler Lake Aquatic Plant Control Project Special Assessment District No. 4 Precinct Number 1 decedent Karl R. Wolfanger, Sr., died For the purpose of electing candidates The proposed assessments for the district are: April 5, 2018 to the following offices: 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Creditors of the decedent are notified State of Michigan: Governor; United Lake Front 1 Unit $282.85 $282.85 $282.85 $282.85 $282.85 that all claims against the estate will States Senator; Representative in be forever barred unless presented to Lake Front 1.5 Units $424.27 $424.27 $424.27 $424.27 $424.27 Congress 6th District; State Senator Karl R. Wolfanger, Jr. & Steven C. 26th District; Representative in State Lake Front excess .5 Units $141.42 $141.42 $141.42 $141.42 $141.42 Kemp, co-personal representative, or Legislature 66th District; Back Lot 1 Unit $67.46 $67.46 $67.46 $67.46 $67.46 to both the probate court at 811 Port Van Buren County: County Back lot 1.5 Units $101.19 $101.19 $101.19 $101.19 $101.19 Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 and the Commissioner 4th District; Delegate named personal representatives within Back Lot excess .5 Units $33.73 $33.73 $33.73 $33.73 $33.73 to County Convention 4 months after the date of publication Proposals Van Buren County: Public Total Assessment $25,299.10 $25,299.10 $25,299.10 $25,299.10 $25,299.10 of this notice. Safety Renewal Millage; 9-1-1 After the hearing the Township Board, at the same or a subsequent meeting, may Surcharge Renewal; Ambulance confirm the special assessment roll as reported to the Township Board by the Supervisor Date 07/18/2018 Renewal Millage; Road New Millage or as amended or corrected by the Township Board. The proposed special assessment roll, Proposals City: Senior Services Karl R. Wolfanger, Jr. Renewal Millage; Senior Services together with the proposed administrative procedures for same, is available for public 530 Eastman Ave. New Millage inspection at the Township Hall during normal business hours. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 The Polls of said election will be open Appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is at 7:00AM and will remain open until Steven C. Kemp 8PM. required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the state tax tribunal. 66 Adelaide, #60 Michigan Tax Tribunal, P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, MI 48909 Detroit, MI 48201 RoxAnn Rodney-Isbrecht, Clerk An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent may appear in person at the hear- John C. Postelli P40255 City of Hartford 170 N. Paw Paw Street, ing to protest the special assessment or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or 19 West Main Street PO Box 295 Hartford MI 49057 protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. The owner or Coloma, MI 49038 269-621-2477 any person having an interest in the real property may file a written appeal of the special 269-468-3070 269-621-2054 fax (7-26-18 TCR) www.cityofhartfordmi.org assessment with the state tax tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that special assessment was protested at the hearing held for the purpose [email protected] (7-26-18 TCR) of confirming the roll. Return all letters of protest to, Carl F. Davis, 64418 Territorial Rd W, Hartford, MI 49057, must be received by August 14th, 2018 7:30 p.m. Carl F. Davis, Please send your Keeler Township Clerk (7-26, 8-2-18 TCR) public notice or want ad to:

[email protected] future. July 26, 2018 Tri-City Record 11 Manual vs. electric: Making a choice Hunting Hunting & between manual and electric depends The DNR reminds hunters to get their BCYF still exhibit on how much you want to spend, how antlerless deer hunting applications registration Fishing Reports often you fish, and how big your boat now through August 15. Junior antler- By Angie Stair is. Manual downriggers are less ex- less deer licenses also can be pur- deadline Aug. 1 chased over the counter. For hunters 621-4329 [email protected] pensive then electric but require more The deadline for still exhibits to be planning a fall turkey hunt, that appli- work on the part of the angler. registered for the 2018 Berrien County cation period ends August 1. For ques- anywhere from 15 to 40 feet of water Cannonballs: This is the weight low- Youth Fair is August 1. The Exhibitor tions, call a local DNR Customer south of the piers. ered by the downrigger that is attached Handbook is available online at Fishing Service Center. Lake Michigan anglers are still doing to your lure. These weights usually www.bcyf.org. The extremely hot temperatures we The DNR Outdoor Skills Academy well in 90 to 130 feet taking lake trout range from four to 14 pounds, make Registration is open to any Berrien had last week affected both anglers and will run a series of bear hunting clinics on the bottom with Laker-takers, steel- your selection based on how deep you County resident, ages 5 to 20 years of fish across the state the Department of over the next few weeks. The clinics, head around the top 40 and a few king intend to fish (the deeper you go the age. The exhibitor age is as of January Natural Resources (DNR) said. The at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and salmon were caught. Pier fishing in more weight you need). 1, 2018. Online registration is free for better fishing had been in the early Fishing Center in Cadillac will be held South Haven was good with anglers Leads: This is the amount of line be- all departments! Once registered, ex- morning or late evening when the fish on July 29, August 5 and August 11. taking steelhead on shrimp. The tween your cannonball and your lure. hibitors can return to the program and came into the shallows to feed. The The Clinics offer an opportunity to Black, St. Joseph and Kalamazoo It also determines how your lure acts add more entries up until the deadline. rain and cooler temperatures should learn the ins and outs of bear hunting. rivers were producing some small- in the water. The deeper you fish the Families can register under one e-mail improve the bite this week. The $30.00 class includes lunch and mouth bass and a few walleye on the shorter the lead needs to be. and password. The exhibitor’s printed River and stream fishing had been a door prizes (donated by the Michigan St. Joseph River. Panfish are being If you want more information on fish- email confirmation will serve as the challenge due to the lower water levels Bear Hunters Association), and will caught on the inland lakes, but they are ing the Great Lakes, check out the traditional yellow copy of the entry but bow fishing had been good under cover habitat, gear, stand placement, in deep water now. DNR Roadmaps to Fishing. form and is required on entry day, just those conditions. The much-needed baiting, rules and regulations, carcass Ellinee Bait & Tackle on Big Paw Paw Thanks to a new partnership with as the yellow copy of the traditional rain will raise the levels and improve care and hide care. For more informa- Lake located by Coloma reports a Adco Fly Cast, LLC, the Southwest entry form is. The link for online en- river fishing. tion about the bear hunting clinics, steady stream of anglers going out for Michigan fish ladder webcam at the tries can be found at www.bcyf.org. Captain Kenny Bard of Rampage contact Ed Shaw at 231-779-1321. panfish. This is the time of year you Berrien Springs Dam ladder on the St. Entry forms may be brought to the Fishing Charters out of South Haven see a lot of families going fishing. Joseph River is back in operation. The Fair Office between the hours of 9 a.m. reported perch fishing has slowed Fishing has been good on the surround- webcam provides real-time, close-up to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday on or down since the water turned and got Coloma Rod & ing inland lakes, but the fish seem to looks at steelhead, salmon and other before August 1; postmarked on or be- cooler. Anglers were catching them in be smaller in size. fish as they move upstream through the Gun Club fore August 1; or placed in the drop Anglers going out onto Lake Michigan fish latter. The Coloma Rod & Gun Club will box outside the fair office after office out of St. Joseph are still getting trout The webcam went live June 28. It can hours until midnight on August 1. The and salmon in waters 100 feet and be found at paddleandpole.com or on hold their monthly CCW Class on Sat- urday, August 11, 2018. Class registra- Fair Office will be open Wednesday, John’s deeper. A couple steelheads were taken the DNR’s www.michigan.gov/fishing August 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by pier angers using alewife or shrimp. webpage in the Additional Resources tion is held on Sunday August 5, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The class The Baked Fruit Pie Contest and An- Those anglers casting jigs and spoons section. For more information, contact tique Tractor Pull, both are open to Glass caught freshwater drum. Brian Gunderman at 269-204-7009 or is taught by a certified NRA and RSO adults and youth (see specific rules in Grand Haven anglers are still catching Elyse Walter at 517-284-5839. instructor and the cost of the class is VINYL $100. For more information or to be exhibitor handbook), registration dead- lake trout in Lake Michigan just off the Charter fishing is a great option to line for both of these classes is also Au- REPLACEMENT bottom in 110 to 160 feet on yellow spend a few hours or a whole day fish- put on the list, please call (269) 621- 3370. gust 1. No late registrations will be WINDOWS spin-glo with chrome flashers. The ing this summer on Lake Michigan. accepted. Fair dates are Aug. 13-18. salmon and steelhead action is slow but Licensed charter captains provide the Custom Mirrors some good size Chinook were caught boats and all the equipment, plus the Full Line Glass Shop on spoons 45 to 90 feet down in 100 to knowledge needed for a fun half-day Screen Repairs 180 feet. Hot colors were orange, yel- or day on the water Nature Notebook low and green. Grand Haven pier an- To find a fishing charter for a specific By Eileen Carlson, Naturalist 468-4227 glers caught freshwater drum when location you can search online for & Carolyn Sundquist, Naturalist 271 Paw Paw St. casting silver spoons. charter operators and regional charter Coloma 927-4832 [email protected] This week’s fishing tip from the DNR fishing organizations, contacting the is the basics of using downriggers. local chamber of commerce or city This tool is ideal when fishing the tourism office, or visiting the Michigan Sarett Nature Center is located at Great Lakes as it allows for controlled- Charter Boat Association website at 2300 Benton Center Road depth fishing and targeting species sus- michigancharterboats.com. For more near the intersection of Certified pended in the water column. Here are information contact Donna Wesander, Red Arrow Hwy. and I-196 three things to keep in mind if you’re 231-547-2914 or Elyse Walter, 517- considering using a downrigger in the 284-5839. This week is animal trivia that can be to lay eggs will bypass these leaves. Auto used to amaze summer visitors. The spine-tailed swift of eastern Asia Sloths move so slowly (in a tree it only can fly up to 100 miles per hour. moves nine feet in one minute) that it A bumblebee bat is one inch big and Brookfield Chrysler needs a good defensive camouflage. It weighs less than a dime. Repair has green fur that allows it to blend A lichen from Antarctica is thought to Lube - Oil - Filter with the tree leaves. The hairs are not be older than 10,000 years. 468-5555 actually green. The algae that live in Twenty-five of the world’s tiniest $ 95 the grooves on the hairs give the sloth plant, the Wolffia arrhizal (a tiny float- Special... 39 its green color. ing duckweed), would fit across a fin- Front End most passenger cars & light trucks The mirror orchid attracts pollinating gernail. Alignment wasps by displaying flowers that look, The horn of a rhinoceros is not bone. includes front wheel drives and 4x4 pu 927-6600 smell and feels like females of their It is made of tightly packed hair-like No appointment species. When the male wasps land and fibers. $50 & Up needed try to mate they move the orchid’s Meet some of Sarett Nature Center’s Most American made cars pollen. animal ambassadors today, July 26 or Open Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30 Brookfield Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram To prevent caterpillar destruction of its Thursday, August 2 at 3:00 p.m. Ad- DOWNTOWN COLOMA 1845 Pipestone Rd. Benton Harbor leaves, the passion flower vine pro- mission is $5 for adults; children are (888) 830-5416 www.brookfield.net duces growths that resemble butterfly free. VISA & MASTER CARD ACCEPTED eggs on the leaves. Butterflies looking 12 Tri-City Record July 26, 2018 Tri-City Area Sports          

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Comet athletes awarded for squad captured the school’s first ever spring sports success softball state title, the regional cham- Coloma will need to clear out some pion crown, and district championship space in the glass awards case as plen- title. Key to that success was the talent ty of Comet athletes brought home of the team. awards for spring sports. Winning First Team All-Division In baseball, Coloma claimed a district honors in the SAC was Kayla Yore, championship before falling in region- Skylar Crisenbery, Morgan Wagner, als. Additionally, Calvin Starnes, Jaidyn Hutsell, Mya Potter, and Robbie Schroeder, and Ethan Price Megan Koenigshof. were named First Team All-Division Samantha Stewart and Megan COLOMA 8U ALL STARS… Members of the 2018 Coloma 8U All Star team are (from the left) Front row - winners in the Southwestern Athletic Neubecker were awarded Honorable Ethen Schelling, Jayden Hampton, Aiden Schoedein, Bryce Cartwright, Brody Ashley, and Zack Nord; Middle Conference. Mention nods. row - Brody Winnell, Masyn Hess, Ross Smothers, Carson Coble, Hunter Crumley; Back row - coaches John SAC Honorable Mention honors went Yore, Koenigshof, Wagner, Dahlquist, Kenny Ashley, Mark Coble, and Gordie Cartwright. to Nathan Wilder and Kenyon Boyd. Crisenbery, and Hutsell were also Sponsors for this year are Coloma Youth Baseball Softball Association, Diamond Factory Service, Don Young Starnes was also named Division 3 named Division 3 First Team All- Insurance Agency, Watervliet State Farm, and Ace Septic - Mike Hess. All-State First Team for his work on State. the mound. Yore, Wagner, and Hutsell were part The Coloma varsity softball team of the D3 White state All-Star team earned by Abby Vandermolen, Grace Young finished third in the state in the Phillips stated. earned plenty of well-deserved acco- that took the field for one final game Gagliardo, Katelyn Johnson, and 400 meters with a time of 49.5 sec- The PPLSF also offered adult sailing lades after a stunning season. The to close out their senior year. The Emma Watson. onds, setting a new personal record classes and hosted the Berrien County game was held Wednesday, July 18 at Two Comet tennis players received along the way. He was also crowned Sheriffs’ Marine Division boater safe- Press Box Jonker Stadium on the campus of All-Conference recognition for their regional champion after winning the ty class, which, according to Phillips Central Michigan University. work on the court. Lindsey Robinson 400 meters (51.08 seconds) in May. was “well-attended.” Player of the Wagner finished out her senior season and Tonya Perea were named First Cole Alsup earned his regional cham- Phillips continues to grow the sailing with an exceptional honor. She was Team. Samantha Schreiber and pion title after he won the discus with program at PPLYC and is serving a Week! one of four finalists for Miss Softball. Samantha Fischer were selected as a throw of 143’1”. noble purpose: introducing kids from The Michigan High School Softball All-Conference Honorable Mention Levi Wilkens and Morgan Wagner all backgrounds to the joys of sailing. By Kristy Noack Coaches Association selects two Miss recipients. were selected as Coloma High The foundation is a 401c(3) non-prof- Softball recipients each season, a Robert Brooks is this edition’s The Comet track team had plenty of School’s Male and Female, respec- it, and it could use everyone’s help. pitcher and a position player. Four Press Box Player of the Week. superstars as well. tively, athlete of the year award win- For those interested in helping the players, one from each Division, are Brooks plays baseball on the Caleb Ellis, Sincere Taylor, Josh ners. foundation, they are seeking funding selected as finalists. From the final- Coloma Instructional Team and Young, and Derek Plitt brought home Paw Paw Lake sailing school to support their program. The founda- ists’ pool, one winner is chosen. recently finished the 2018 season a state championship in the 4x200 a success tion would like to grow their fleet of As a catcher, Wagner joined where he plays right field. meter relay. The teammates ran the Jeff Phillips, president of the Paw boats to accommodate more students. Richmond’s Carley Barjaktanovich event in a time of 1:28.61, outpacing Paw Lake Sailing Foundation, contin- They also need to make repairs on from Division 2, Rogers City’s Kayla the second place finishers from Clare ues to advance sailing safety on Paw older boats, need a winter storage Rabeau from Division 4, and Division by over one second. They also earned Paw Lake. This year, Phillips, who facility and safety boat outboard 1 infielder Paige Blevins of Clarkson the regional championship in the same also is the director of the sailing engines, and rely on donations to in the running. Blevins was selected as event. school offered at the Yacht Club, sponsor scholarships for lower income Miss Softball out of the four position The foursome of Ellis, Taylor, Plitt, helped teach 43 youngsters about students as well as new instructor cer- players nominated. and Young also finished second in boating safety, sailing techniques, and tifications. Donations can be sent to On the soccer field, Mackenzie Ecker state competition in the 4x400 meter proper behavior on the water. Community Sailing Foundation at and Emma Vandermolen received relay with a time of 3:25.35. In May, Additionally, eight sailors participat- Paw Paw Lake, P.O. Box 66, First Team All-Conference awards. the four won were crowned regional ed in the new sailing STEM camp, Watervliet, MI 49098. Honorable Mention awards were champions in the same event. which was also held at the Yacht Club Mark your calendars: Football “with rave reviews,” according to season is on the horizon Phillips. Football fans, rejoice! In four weeks, The “Become a Marine Engineer” your high school gridiron stars return STEM camp “focused on wind direc- to the football field for the 2018-19 tion and power, buoyancy, plus con- season. struction of sailboats using plastic The Michigan High School Athletic soda bottles, cardboard sails, and peb- Association released game schedules bles for ballast. Students were intro- for varsity and JV action. duced to a classic method of produc- Watervliet ended last season with an ing rope with a hand-operated device. 11-1 record, perfect regular season He has played baseball for two The final day was capped off by rac- record of 9-0, and district champi- seasons. According to his dad ing the bottle boats along water-filled onship. The Panthers fell in the state Cody Kelley, “Robert’s favorite eave-troughs,” Phillips shared. quarterfinals game 44-22 to Jackson part about playing ball is being The STEM camp was conducted by Lumen Christi. with his friends and having fun.” foundation members Jake Greve and The football season for Watervliet Brooks completed kindergarten Caroline Joyce. kicks off on Friday, August 24 in the last year and will start first grade With clear skies and calm waters, the Panthers’ home opener against at Coloma Elementary this fall. sailing instruction classes were held Lawton. Watervliet then welcomes Brooks is the son of Cody and over a two-week period at the club. Saugatuck to Panther Stadium Brandy Kelley and Curtis Ling. The PPLCSF recently purchased its Thursday, August 30. The three-game own sailboats this year, including a home stand closes out on Friday, small Optimist Pram, for beginners, September 7 when Parchment pays Dr. Andy Says... 420s and Buccaneers for students with the Panthers a visit. Rest is important for you intermediate skills, and Lasers for the Two road games follow for the to be healthy. The body advanced class. Previously, the foun- Maroon Platoon. The boys of fall hit does most of its healing dation utilized boats from the St. Joseph Junior Foundation or ones that while we sleep. A good FINALIST FOR MICHIGAN’S MISS SOFTBALL… Morgan Wagner, were donated for the duration of the night’s sleep is critical for who served as catcher on Coloma’s 2018 state championship softball class. See PRESS BOX a healthy body. team, was one of four Division 3 finalists for this year’s Miss Softball Students were taught by four certified award given to the best softball player in the state. continued on Page 13 Chiropractic can help sailing instructors from the SJJF and (TCR photo by Kristy Noack) “three interns who had grown up tak- your body relax and make ing lessons at Paw Paw Lake,” it easier to get that sleep. Established in 2013 Hours Pickup (269) 463-4100 M-F 9-6 and SCOTT’SSCOTT’S Subscribe to Delivery Sat 10-2 AAvvailable Closed 468-3515 SmallSmall EngineEngine RepairRepair Sun Tri-City Downtown Coloma Lawn mowers-Chainsaws-Weedeaters Night time Lawn Maintenance equipment Record specials 5-8 Christal Scott 269-925-8375 269-757-7591 call MONDAYS 7652 Red Arrow Hwy., 3011 East Empire AAvve. Benton Harborr,, MI Watervliet, MI 49098 Coconut Shrimp SSppecialiizziinng iinn out ooff warranttyy commercial equiippment Open Mon., Wed., Friday 269-463-6397 8-12 & 2-6 TUES. 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Mark Coble and Kenny Ashley knew The Panthers return home for one they had something special when their game Friday, September 28 as they regular season team went undefeated, host Delton Kellogg. On Friday, including the Watervliet Pre-Season October 5, Watervliet travels to Tournament in May. After the All Star Constantine, before returning for their selection of Top Picks from the three final home game; the Panthers face Coloma teams they started a diligent Schoolcraft on Friday, October 12. regimen of practices and drills until The last game of the season is a return they found the right spot for each to the days of yore: a battle against player. Coloma at the home of the Comets on Coble and Ashley are assisted by Friday, October 19. John Dahlquist and Gordie Cartwright Meanwhile, over in Indian Territory, as assistant coaches. This dynamic Hartford opens their season Thursday, four works with each player to bring August 23 at home against Gobles. out the best in them, to push them to Following that contest, the Indians improve, and lift them up when they start a three-game road trip beginning make a mistake. In the background with Bangor Thursday, August 30. helping things run smoothly, Sara Friday night games begin September Ashley helps keep the dugout in order, 7 for the Indians as they are in the boys in line, and keeps score. Mendon. Hartford follows that game Grand City Show Skiers performance SMOOTH SAILING… The Paw Paw Lake Sailing Foundation hit the water with 43 students enrolled in the Once again, Paw Paw Lake Yacht summer sailing session. Students captained Optimists, 420s, and Lasers as they learned basic sailing maneuvers, Club is host to the Grand City Show boating safety, and nautical terminology. Jeff Phillips, president of the foundation and director of the sailing Skiers for an annual water ski show program hosted at the Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club, was pleased with this year’s turnout for the sailing class. held on Paw Paw Lake. The show can be viewed from boats or the Yacht Harvick hammers his with a trip to Marcellus on September record. Friday, October 19 as the longstanding Club located at 5099 Shoreview Dr. in 14. Last year, the Comets went 5-4 and rivals battle it out in the final regular Coloma beginning at 2 p.m. way to first place finish The Indians will be at home for two missed a playoff berth by one win. season game for both teams. Founded in 1978 as the West Kevin Harvick tapped and bumped consecutive games in late September. Two of Coloma’s losses last year Coloma and Watervliet are members Michigan Water Ski Association, his way to the checkered flag Sunday The squad welcomes Decatur on came by one and three points against of the Southwestern Athletic Grand City Show Skiers is excited to at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Friday, September 21 and White Kalamazoo Hackett and Delton Conference, while Hartford is part of be celebrating their 40th anniversary The driver of the #4 Busch Beer Ford Pigeon the following Friday. Kellogg, respectively. the Southwest 10 Conference. of bringing a love of show skiing to banged his way to the front of the line Hartford opens October with a road Coloma opens their season Thursday, All game times are scheduled for a crowds throughout the state of to win the Foxwoods Resort Casino game in Cassopolis on Friday, August 23 against the Bobcats of 7:00 p.m. kickoff. Michigan. The team ranges in age 301. The 20th Monster Energy October 5. The Indians return home Brandywine. Three more home games Coloma 8U All Stars experiencing from 8 to 78 years old. NASCAR Cup Series race of the sea- for the final two games of the season: follow, including contests against much success The public is invited to view the show son featured 19 drivers finishing on Friday, October 12 against Centerville Berrien Springs on Friday, August 31, The Coloma 8U All Star Team is from the Yacht Club and enjoy hot the lead lap, seven caution periods for and Friday, October 19 versus Buchanan on Friday, September 7, rocking this year’s All Star tourna- dogs, brats, chips and drinks available 31 laps, and 10 lead changes. Bloomingdale. and Saginaw Arthur Hill Friday, ments. They took home the Berrien from 1:30-3:00 p.m. by donation. In the end, Harvick collected his sixth The highlight of last season for the September 14. Springs Championship, 2nd Place in Cocktails and beer will be available win this season, breaking the five-win Indians was their return to playoff The Comets travel to Constantine the Lakeshore Tournament, the Eaton for purchase from the club bar. tie he held with runner-up finisher action. Hartford closed out their sea- Friday, September 21 for an away Park Championship, and last weekend Kurt Busch. son in the opening round of MHSAA game. Coloma then returns home Harvick also claimed his 43rd career playoffs after losing 26-7 at home Friday, September 28 to match wits All 3 Woodland Terrace facilities now have victory and led 12 laps during the con- against Vermontville Maple Valley. with Kalamazoo Hackett. limited openings for Independent, test. The squad posted a 6-4 record for Two road games follow, probably the Busch finished second and picked up 2017. two toughest games on the Comets’ Assisted & Memory Care Living. his 16th top 10 in 20 races. He led 36 The Comets of Coloma continue to dance card. Coloma heads to laps on the day. improve and this year just might be Schoolcraft Friday, October 5 and Please stop by at any of the 3 locations, Bridgman, Third place went to Aric Almirola, the time they make it back into the then on to Delton Kellogg Friday, Coloma & Niles for more information or call: which was his best finish of the year. playoffs after a drought. Coloma last October 12. Bridgman - 269-465-7600 It also marked his first top five of the competed in a playoff game in the In their last home game, Coloma will season. Almirola led 42 laps and 2008 season when they posted a 7-3 welcome Watervliet to Comet Country Coloma - 269-468-5800 earned his ninth top 10. Niles - 269-683-7900 Martin Truex Jr., who has four wins this season, led 83 laps and took fourth place. He was the Stage 1 win- ner on Sunday. Chase Elliott rounded out the top five. He tallied his fifth top five finish of the year. 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