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THK COMBINED NEWSPAPER OF THE WATERVLIET RECORD. COLOMA COURIER & HARTFORD NEWS CALL 463-N-E-W-S

N 145.0389** TRI-CITY RE HOAG I SONS

115th Year Issue No. 8 February 24,1999 SPRINCPORT, MI 49284

Police coverage pact near for Watervliet Township with City justed accordingly. don't think there will be any pro- "After a 10-month period, we'll gets the City and Township work- Bujack said the Township has blem, perhaps a few minor word sit down and review the situation ing together to solve a mutual $40 per 911 call offered instructed its attorney, Ron Pos- changes." and make adjustments accord- problem." telli, to draw up a rough draft Bujack said he anticipates the ingly." Bujack said if more Schofield was quick to give in "historic agreement" agreement whereby the Town- new agreement will go into effect money is owed, the Township will credit to members of the Police ship will pay $40 per call on all 911 sometime in March and sug- make a payment; and if there is a Reimbursement Committtee: gested the Township might give surplus, perhaps it will be ap- By Joe Cheshire calls. Don Divis, Dave Hasse, and Hen- the City from $4,000-$5,000 up plied to next year's billings. The communities of Watervliet the City's desire to be compen- "The agreement will have to be rietta Frazier. looked over and approved but I front to operate with. "This is a historical agree- City and Township have reached sated for police calls in the "They did a lot of work in a ment," said Mayor Schofield. "I a tentative agreement on police Township. According to the let- very short time and deserve a lot feel good about this for a number calls in the Township. of credit for their accomplish- ter, the City's attorney, Scott of reasons and, foremost, that it Watervliet Police Department Dienes, said it was not only fair ments." has been responding to emergen- but also the City's responsibility cy (or 911) calls in the Township to its taxpayers to seek reim- "There wasn't anything we could do to help them" for years, but only recently has bursement. the City sought to be compen- Following the meeting with Ci- Fire Board hears report sated for those calls. ty officials, Watervliet Township In light of two police millage Supervisor Merle Bujack said, failures in Watervliet Township, '"Die City had a detailed break- on blaze that killed 6 several City citizens confronted down of calls in the Township and By Cliff Stevens started in the kitchen/dining City Hall about their tax dollars had calculated the cost involved, At the February 16 meeting of room area of the residence. being spent in the Township. The which was a big help in making a the Coloma Joint Fire Board, Chief Morris said during the issue was also questioned by decision." Coloma Fire Chief Randy Morris fire firefighters from Covert, some of the City commissioners, Watervliet Police records in- said, "I hope we never have Hagar Township, and Watervliet prompting the legal opinions and dicate approximately 130 emer- another fire like the February 4 worked well together. seeking of solutions. gency calls in Watervliet Town- fatal fire which claimed six In other areas, the Fire Board Watervliet City Mayor Dan ship in the last calendar year. lives." recommended Coloma fire- Schofield sent a letter to the The tentative agreement is based Morris told the Fire Board the fighters' hourly compensation be Township in December, detailing on 120 annual calls and will be ad- early morning fire at the Shane increased from $10 to $12 per Simpson residence "was the hour, effective April 1. work fire I'd ever seen in my 20 The last hourly hike took place years on the department." in 1994, when the hourly pay was Latus named interim "There wasn't anything we increased from $8 to $10. could do to help them," added The Fire Board recommenda- Morris. tion will now be forwarded to Col- Hartford City Manager The Simpson residence was ful- oma Township and Coloma City By Joe Cheshire ly engulfed in flames when fire- officials for action. In order for The Hartford City Commission iialiagher, who left to assume fighters arrived at the scene. the hike to go into effect, both tapped into its own talent pool similar duties in Saugatuck. Assistant Fire Chief Dave governmental units must ap- and named former City Commis- Latus served on the City Com- LINCOLN ITEMS...collected over the past 26 years by Abra- Woodward told the Board a total prove the increase. sion Leo ("Bud") Latus to fill the mission for five years, first hav- ham Lincoln presenter Richard Veit of Coloma Township are of 394 man hours has accumula- The Board authorized Chief interim City Manager position. ing been appointed to fill a vacan- currently on display at the Coloma Library and the Benton ted by department members dur- Morris to obtain additional infor- Latus is filling the spot created cy and then having two concur- Harbor Public Library. Veit has appeared as President Lin- ing the fire and follow-up in- mation on acquiring a generator by the departure of Gordon rent elected terms. coln over 50 times during 1998 and makes appearances at vestigations. to power the Fire Station in the He is also spent 20 years on the parades, in schools, churches, and at Civil War re- "I only wish we could have event of a power failure. found out what started it," said Planning/Zoning Commission for enactments. (Cliff Stevens) Also approved was the placing the City and served nine years on Woodward. of former Watervliet firefighter the Hartford School Board. On Feb. 12, a state fire marshal Richard Quinn on the depart- The City will be opening ap- Abe Lincoln "enactor" displays announced an exact cause for the ment's roster. plications from potential fire could not be determined due The department answered 16 managers and hopes to name a collection at public libraries to the extent of the fire damage. calls during the month of Janu- new City Manager around the By Cliff Stevens working at Lowe's in the plumb- Fire officials suspect the fire ary, according to Chief Morris. first part of May. Over the past 26 years, Richard ing department, has been kept In other matters, the City ap- Veit has been portraying Abra- busy as an Abraham Lincoln Design change calls for 60 proved a $1.1 million bond issue ham Lincoln and during that time presenter, making over 50 ap- that will see the reconstruction of he and his wife, Delia, have col- pearances during 1998. South Center Street from the lected a large variety of Lincoln "Most of my appearances take homes to be built on stoplight to 60th Avenue. The pro- items which they are sharing place on weekends, although my ject will also see the extension of with the public. school appearances are during P. P. Lake golf course water and sewer lines to 1-94. An The Lincoln items are current- the weekday," said Veit. By Joe Cheshire easement has been obtained for ly on display at the Coloma About half of his appearances Patrick Cibula appeared With water and sewer lines the installation of lines, which Public Library and still other include his wife, Delia, portray- before the Watervliet Township already under construction, will be run on both sides of the items are being featured at the ing Mary Lincoln. Board. He explained changes in Cibula said the roadways will street and thereby eliminating Benton Harbor Library. Veit's appearances include designs on the Paw Paw Lake have a 66-foot right of way, with the need to disrupt the paved sur- Veit, who owns Richard's Han- Leo "Bud" Latus schools, parades, churches, and Golf Course development. paved surfaces of at least 22 feet. face. dyman Service in addition to Civil War re-enactments across Cibula said he anticipates All the homes, expected to be the United States. about 60 homes will be construc- well in excess of $100,000 valua- "My classroom appearances ted in the development and, in- tion, must conform to developer Sewer extension work eyed by Coloma make history come alive for the stead of "fee simple" ownership, standards and will be single- students studying the 16th Presi- they will be bought under "site family residential homes on in- dent of the United States," said condominium" regulations. dividual lots. Township at 1-94 intersection; land has Veit. Site condominium means al- Cibula did not discuss the con- The costumes worn by Veit though the property will be pri- struction of boat slips on Paw potential for commercial development aren't cheap, with some of them vately owned, designed areas of Paw Lake, which has been a costing $750 each. the property will be outlined as to By Cliff Stevens source of debate in the past. A majority of Veit's appear- where the homes will be built. Critics have preached that ad- The Coloma Township Board Considerable attention was 1-94." The interest dropped after ances as Lincoln involve his hav- This is a way to ensure that a ditional boat slips would add to met February 17 with its Plann- directed to extending sewer ser- learning sewer service was not ing to recite the Gettysburg Ad- home is not later constructed so the overpopulation of Paw Paw ing Commission in a joint work vices to Interstate-94 or just available or likely to materialize. dress. as to obscure the view of a previ- Lake along with being detrimen- session to discuss possible loca- south of the expressway, depen- Board member Glenn Keefer "I have no idea how many ously-built home. tal to the ecology of the lake. tions for extending Township ding on the overall costs. noted both Hartford and Water- times I've given the address; but sewer service, some as soon as Township Supervisor Matthew vliet have realized the impor- each time I recite it, it has to be later this year. Moser said he feels property tance of developing their inter- presented as being the first time. south of the expressway has changes off the expressway. Veit said he prefers to be called "jij: great potential for industrial and Other possible sewer exten- a "presenter" of Lincoln; in fact, g commercial development. sions discussed at the meeting in- he is a member of the Association 1 Moser said he has titled the cluded a sewer installation along of Abraham Lincoln Presenters, area as ISIQG InB S th® Coloma Commerce Becht Road from DeField to which has about 100 Lincoln pre- b b Center and has talked with most serve homes along the road and senters across the United States. Tri Pi til Of the property owners who have extending to the Ravine View "In some news articles regard- I I I'vl IV S indicated interest in the possible Estates Mobile Home Park. ing my appearance as Lincoln | S development of the area. Another project would extend I'm referred to as an imper- RprnrH ^ tentative project cost for lines northerly along Paw Paw sonator, and I'm not comfortable U s the extension to or past the ex- Lake Road from Blatchford to a with that description." Si Community Calendar.. 8 j:j: pressway was placed at northeast housing subdivision off Over the years, Veit has por- S GnnpalnoA/ A * W.026'000 and would encompass Hagar Shore Road. Property trayed Lincoln at the Lincoln ic ^ S installing sewer lines from Red along the east side of Paw Paw Memorial in Washington, D.C.; S Hometown History. ... 4 g Arrow Highway south to Ryno Lake Road in Watervliet Town- at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; S Kute Kids 8 # 1108(1 and under Intei^tate-94 and ship could spur housing develop- and at Lincoln museums in both j:j: |' * in o to ?: running to the Coloma inter- ment too. Indiana and Kentucky. Legdi nonces. . 1U & change and ending on Mountain His Lincoln appearances de- j:j: Letters 2 S and Friday roads. Future expan- In other areas, the $1,950 tap-in mand reading a lot of data on the Movie Guides 7 ^ alon« Friday Road fee for sewer service is under President so he'll be accurate in v: 0.. . c are possible. study to be raised to between his responses to any questions :j UDltuaries b Fred Cox, Director of the Col- $4,00046,000 to generate addi- posed to him. WOOLEY RECOGNIZED...Robert Wooley, who served on om Si Outdoor News 14 ijij a Watervliet Area Economic tional working capital. "My interest in presenting Lin- the Coloma City Commission for 26 years, including three as ?: Snort01 s PressBox 13 $ Development Corporation The two groups agreed to meet coln first stemmed from a co- g aP * rressDox.... w * (CWAEDC) m ^ gathering| Mayor, was recognized Sunday afternoon for his service to in late March to continue discus- worker in St. Louis when I was in the City. The three-hour open house was sponsored by the Ci- •.WantAds 10 <4At least four potential sions on sewer extensions and to my mid-30s, who remarked that I ty. Coloma Mayor Charles Owen holds a resolution thanking !? We Asked You 2 i? developers have expressed in- review more detailed project looked like a young Abe Lin- Wooley for his service, while Wooley holds a watch presented terest on properties adjacent to costs for the extensions. coln," recalled Veit. to him. (Cliff Stevens photo) February 24,1999 The TrI-Clty Record Page 3 Page t The TrI-Clty Record February 24,1999 many of us will be fingerprinted when the current economic bub- Development would bring ble bursts? Citizen input sought on -Cettds & Commentci'iy If John Engler is really for 300-500 people daily to smaller, less intrusive govern- stored on a computer data base ment, fingerprinting and drug LENTEN SEAS Coloma Township pay for future comparisons. Next, WE WELCOME testing those in need is not the // Watervliet, CWAEDC told will it be DNA samples and mug way. The difference between a IS UIPCM US/ By Cliff Stevens feels the former Farmer Fri- increases for officials LETTERS... shots? „ criminal and a welfare recipient At its February 18 meeting, the day's Market site off Friday The Tri-City Record welcomes How does this program affect ^ ^ ^ criminal can petition Coloma Watervliet Area Econo- Road at 1-94 would be an ideal By Cliff Stevens appointed positions in the Town- all letters to the editor. Letters ^en County • on P16 the courts to expunge the record WELL-WE GAVE UP mic Development Corporation location for a motel. Attempts to obtain Coloma ship and to report their findings are subject to editing, especially X?? while welfare recipients cannot. Board of Directors was told talks Deanna Heminger, a Board Township residents interested in and recommendations to the for length, and will be published Buren County had the 15th Art Toy, Chairman "CUBAN CIGARS- AND are under way with Watervliet member, said she'd like to see a serving on a Township Compen- Township Board. at the discretion of the editor. highest poverty rate out of the 83 Van Buren County All letters must be signed and CHOCOLATE RABBITS-} City officials on a major land motel built in the area "to give sation Committee to consider if Currently, yearly compensa- other counties in Michigan. Of Democratic Committee w JT I must include a phone number or children under 18 in Van Buren AND VACATIONS IN development. travelers and visitors a place to Township officials should be tion for Township elected of- address so that the authorship of County, one in four lived in Fred Cox, Director of the stay in the Coloma-Watervliet granted a pay hike hasn't been ficials are: Supervisor, controversial letters can be poverty. MONACO--ANDGOLD, CWAEDC organization, told area." too successful. $10,517.70; Clerk, $7,011.96; Trea- verified. Names will be withheld How many people in Van Buren TOOTHPICKS —AND, Board members at the meeting, The Board agreed to hold a Township Treasurer Lance surer, $7,011.96; and trustees, at the request of the writer for County have lost a job, had dif- S "The project would bring 300 to "brainstorm meeting" at 6 p.m. Becht said no one has showed in- $2,000.40. sufficient reason. Letters should ficulty finding a new one, and Special Column .WE'RE HOPING 500 people per day into Water- March 11 at Coloma City Hall terest in wanting to study the Coloma Township residents in- possible pay hikes. The last in- be typed or at least written in needed short-term or even long- vliet." upon the suggestion of Cox. terested in serving on the Com- to the TCR crease in compensation for of- easily-read handwriting. Names term help? Economic hardship THAT'LENT'' MEANS Cox said, "Some of the Board "We're at the threshold of r* pensation Committee should call By Rep. Charles LaSata ficials was over 20 years ago. must be printed in addition to the and loss of self-esteem are bad „ „ ... . members know what I'm referr- several projects and I need input the Township business office at ouse ['LOANED"— AND The committee was formed to signature. enough, but to add criminaliza- " Republicans already are ing to." He, however, referred to on how to proceed on the devel- 468-7212. review the pay for elected and tion to this burden is unfair. ^ 0" ™ .WE LL GET ALL the project as a "major business opments," said Cox. Criminals are fingerprinted ^ P1*" prospect." The meeting February 18 a rove .THESE THINGS No other details were revealed marked the final meeting Tom The Scarlet and drug tested. How would this t PP d legislation cut- legislation have played in Bangor mcorne J8* ^nd starting and no indication was made as to Yore would attend as a Water- DID YOU KNOW Stroke ranks as 1 or testm RETURNED/?' Fingerprint or South Haven when businesses P' ^ Pro8rams dru8 « whether or not the project was a vliet City representative to the the third leading killer in the United States, and it is the large retail chain. Dear Editor, closed down? welfare recipients. CWAEDC Board. most common cause of adult disability. Each year, more week we a ssed a After the meeting, Cox said he Yore has served on the Board Kreitner-Davis vows spoken The Michigan Senate just ap- How many of our parents or ^ ' P 1 1 than 500,000 Americans have a stroke, with about 145,000 ac e v ln a s couldn't say any more due to the proved a bill which would require grandparents would have a P ® f . ^ . I GAVE UP since 1987 and was Board Trea- dying from stroke related causes. mo e con tro1 0 r confidential nature of the surer. welfare applicants to be finger- fingerprint record on file with the r , ^ classrooms Karen E. Kreitner and Craig A. A reception was held at Coun- DID YOU KNOW? February is American Heart Month. r vldu, a 806 CHASING development. Board members praised Yore printed, drug tested, and effec- state if fingerprinting were man- ^ P ° 8 P' " Davis were married October 24, try Cove, Coloma. datory for welfare assistance ments for violent students who m- In another area. Cox told for his dedication and devotion to tively criminalized. The image of 1998, at St. Joseph Catholic The couple is residing in Col- or a m ]Ur ot ie rs CATS - AND CWAEDC Board members he his Board duties and his insight. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL the print would be scanned and during the Depression? Or how !I^ l ^ f f * . - r The topic of school violence has PORTERHOUSE Church, Watervliet. The Rev. oma. Medical Park Dr.. Watervliet 463-illll 1 been debated and discussed, Don Wieber officiated. The bride is a graduate of Col- studies have been conducted, and STEAKS? Sue Moser appointed to Parents of the bride are Neal oma High School and earned a surveys have been taken. The and Ann Kreitner of Coloma. The bachelor's degree from Grand ' time for talk is over. The time for groom is the son of Allan and Valley State University. She is DAVE'SSMOCO KARL'S Judi Davis of Beaverton, Mich. ..„J0UCH FREE CAR WASH action is now. Coloma City Commission employed in customer service at jrmm IKITIECIH— ©TOIR—- A.- ^AI-99 Dana Nosich was matron of Dwan's Moving and Storage, St. Our school safety package en- term which expires with the By Cliff Stevens honor. Michelle Davis and Tina Joseph; and as a waitress at Cle- $2 OFF CAR WASH with $8 purchase KOLUMN sures parents' rights to safe, experience will make her an ex- rights without just compensa- At the February 8 meeting of November general election. Walter were bridesmaids. By Karl Bayer, editor secure, and well-disciplined mentine's Too, also in St. Joseph. cellent judge," said Governor tion." For ALL your the Coloma City Commission, In other areas, the Commission Jaleesa Abbott was flower girl. The groom is a graduate of classrooms; protects students 4 4 Dave's In-Store Specials at Engler. Her diverse back- 4. The editorial further states, Wynetta Sue Moser was appoin- voted to extend the deadline for David Andrist was best man. Beaverton High School and atten- and teachers from violence and local news ground-from working on domes- "The lakefront property owners ted by Coloma Mayor Charles paying 1998 property taxes, with- Tim Davis, Kevin Kreitner, ded Mid-Michigan Community the county fairs, even served on THE MOST COURAGEOUS drugs; and fosters greater com- tic violence issues to the criminal have taken additional steps to subscribe to the Owen to fill a vacant Commis- out penalty, from February 14 to James Kreitner, and Bill Abbott College. He is an electrician ap- MAN I know died this past the Van Buren County Fair munication between parents, justice task force-will serve Ber- Bud & Bud Light 4349 secure the exclusivity of their sion seat with the acceptance of March 1. were ushers. . prentice. UaAate " ***>• weekend; Dave Moser. Board. There wasn't a country teachers, students, local law en- rien County residents well. ability to utilize Michigan's Tri-City Record the immediate resignation of Also approved was the pur- If you didn't know him, you singer visiting Michigan that forcement, and state govern- "She has received high praise lakes." CaU 463-6397 chase of a new copy machine for Now Available: baked goods from knew of him; he was the guy in didn't know Dave. He knew ment. Discipline must be estab- as an attorney from the judges All of these claims are frivo- City Hall at a cost of $4,970 from the wheelchair at ALL the enough of them to be a booking lished and enforced in school so and other attorneys in Berrien lous, having no basis in law or U.S. Business Systems, St. Food miniseries begins events... school, community, agent and bring in talent for teachers can teach and children County and she brings to the fact. The bottom line is that the TRI-CITY RECORD Joseph. GOLDEN BROWN BAKERY church. some of the local fairs and can learn. bench a reputation as a conscien- backlotters want to be able to 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Mayor Owen named Commis- March 1 at Senior Center For many years he ran a festivals. Under this legislation, local , , tious, hard-working, fair-minded place their boat hoists on the bot- WatervlietwHiprvnt-i , Mivnl 49098 sioner Jack Root to chair the DELIVERED FRESH DAILY small business, across from As late as last week I got a schools have control to create prosecutor who consistently dis- tomland of Higgins Lake, as far , fil voVwlw Commission's Finance Commit- blb Watervliet High School, called fax from some talent agent for alternative education programs played a high degree of profes- as 150 feet from shore or more, < ) *** tee, replacing Brewer who was By Cliff Stevens These informative programs m Karl & Anne Bayer Communications & Music. When Dave, touting some act or paid for by state per-pupil fun- sional integrity. and to leave them there for as Chairman. Beginning March 1 and running should remind all of us the impor- I came to know him, that group. I suspect I'll get more ding. Students expelled for Pasula has been the Prosecut- much as the entire season for Publishers The appointment of Sue Dahl- through March 29, Allen Kava- tance of taking good care of DAVE'S AMOCO business was already on the over the next few weeks until violent behavior have the option ing Attorney for Berrien County their own exclusive use. Their Karl Bayer, Editor quist and Linda Wooley to serve naugh from Michigan State Uni- ourselves, said Robert Wooley, decline. A small group of word gets out that Dave is gone. of attending alternative sites since 1997. She previously served hoists alone would be a violation Bonnie Bannen, Copy Editor on the City's Compensation Com- versity Extension, will present a Senior Center Director. M-140, Watervliet at 1-94 463-4135 five-consecutive-week miniseries appreciative customers and Whatever Dave was doing, it rather than taking mandatory ex- as an Assistant Prosecuting At- of the common law of the state of Amy Loshbough, Bus. Mgr. mission by Mayor Owen was ap- "Each Monday program will 24-hour towing, AAA & AMOCO Road Service friends kept it going; partly, I stopped over the Labor Day pulsions of up to 180 days. We are torney in Berrien and Kalamazoo Michigan by denying the full use USPS869-340 permit for / proved by the City Commission. at the North Berrien Senior be helpful and informative and is suspect, just to have a place to weekend. That was the time he not turning our backs on expelled counties. Pasula earned a bache- of the surface of Higgins Lake to the Watervliet Record, Center. Each session will begin open to all interested residents," chaired the Jerry Lewis at 12:15 p.m. said Wooley. go visit with Dave. students. They will have a second lor of arts degree from Western all members of the public, dba the Tri-City Record N 24 HOURS - INDOOR ATM Dave was bom a normal kid; Telethon. From some hotel chance. Michigan University in 1977 and a Donald E. Winne The series of programs will in- periodicals postage paid at along with his brother. Gene, room, church basement or Federal studies indicate nearly juris doctor degree from Val- Executive Director Pancake & clude the importance of the food they contracted Muscular business front, Dave and his half of students nationwide cite parais' o "Universit " y School of" Law Michigan I^TstreamAssa^ prSnn 49098 guide pyramid in everyone's dai- Dystrophy as toddlers. I never volunteers raised tens of drugs and violence as serious in 1980. 124% North Main Street Printed on recycled paper sausage ly diets, shopping and menu plan- CARRY-OUT knew Gene; he died in his 30s, a thousands of dollars for the problems in school, nearly three- She is a member of the State JVeeRivers^MI 49093 . ning, food safety, snacks, break- victim of a disease that few Muscular Dystrophy campaign. fourths said there are too many Bar of Michigan, the Berrien breakfast on fast, and other important topics. SERVICE ' survive past their teen years. He would ceaselessly and disruptive students, and 82 per- County Bar Association, and is Each week there will be food AIL THE WAV TO YOUR CAR ^ ^ Dave told me he could tirelessly prowl the area, talking cent suggested disruptive stu- involved with the Lakeshore Commissioner David Brewer. Feb. 27 in samples as well as door prizes. -WflwUw? remember crawling, but by the to callers, rallying the dents be removed from class. Rotary Club. Married to David Brewer, who has served on the Upon the completion of the Prices Good Thru Sunday of Each Week volunteers in the late hours, Children who behave and are Commission for the past seven Hartford five-week miniseries, each par- time it came for school he and Prusa, they are the parents of FRIENDLY MARKETS "USDA FOOD STAMPS WE'.COMk * his brother were on crutches keeping the faith that someday trying to get an education must Derek and Alexa Prusa. years, in his letter of resignation A "Pancake & Suasage Break- ticipant will receive a 20(>-page noted he was retiring soon from fast" will be held Saturday and the wheelchairs came soon his effort would help in the fight not be bothered by those who Pasula's appointment runs cookbook as well as a certificate 210 E. Rvno Rd. after. against MD. He never quit the cause trouble. Students can bet- through December 31, 2000. She THE BACK FENCE All-Phase Electric Supply. February 27, from 7 a.m. to 11 of completion. 10 N. Center 415 N. Mam St, He spent a lifetime in a campaign against the disease ter concentrate on their studies will have to run for election in By Anne Bayer, co-publisher Moser, 47, resides at 390 Wilson a.m. at Hartford United Metho- wheelchair, overcoming that killed so many, including and education without violence November 2000 in order to serve Street, with her husband, Wil- dist Church, 425 E. Main Street, COLOMA HARTFORD WATERVLIET obstacles as the disease brought his brother; and someday he too and disruptions. the balance of a six-year term. liam, and four sons. She previ- Hartford. Cost is by donation. Open Mon-Sat 7-10 I Open Mon-Sat 7-10 OPEN EVERY DAY new challenges. I understand at would be a victim. While lawmakers work to en- I know my article last week most important issue of money, ously was employed for 27 years Sponsored by Hartford United Festival to hold one time he and his brother did That's why I called him act laws requiring tougher action was a bit short but ... what's that has held me back has been at the former State Bank of Col- Methodist Men of Integrity, pro- Open Sundays 8-8 Closed Sundays 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. negative stripping and courageous. Unlike most of us, against those who commit Higgins Lake there to write about? I am so sick the fact that I would be my own oma. She currently is employed ceeds from the breakfast will go Las Vegas Night retouching, functions requiring Dave didn't have the luxury of violence in schools, there is a Civic of hearing the name Clinton ... best customer. I just love the pro- at LaSalle Federal Savings Bank toward the Crystal Springs Camp A "Las Vegas Night" will be dexterity, patience, and skill. not knowing how he would meet need for parents also to step for- and guess what? If good ol' cess. I love all kinds of materials as a loan officer. She will serve Project. held as a fund-raiser for the Dis- Each year brought new his maker. The MD was a ward and take greater respon- Association "Hill" runs for political office, and working them in my hands, out the remainder of Brewer's cover Stevensville Festival on Texas Red setbacks. When I first met him relentless killer that stalked him sibility for their youngster's ac- we will have another four years We have many famous knit Saturday, February 27, from 6 Selected Varieties in 1984, he still had the use of his every day of his life. There were tions. By working together, we misinforms the of her... now that I am not really shops here in Michigan and we Watervliet p.m. to 1 a.m. hands and one arm. With those days when he'd be down but, for can make schools in northern • I, sure off. even have a large group of crafts American Red This year's event will again be held at the Ramada Inn of Benton Grapefruit he could control his wheelchair, a guy strapped to a wheelchair, Berrien County and the state bet- DU DllC Looks like Karl and I might be people who make their own yarns South School 8 lb. bag move about the store, sign his those days were few and far ter for our children. The Higgins Lake Civic Associ- a^e to *?et a ^ome comPuter- 1 ^ wwls from their own sheeps Cross News Harbor, off 1-94 at Exit 28. Fea- an The Berrien County Chapter of name on checks and orders, and between. He just didn't give up; ation has released editorials to !r. ^ wa^' ^ ^ sure ^0Pe ^ can an(^ ^08s- ^ have wanted to make "Superstar" tured games will be Blackjack, ie rne on now a the American Red Cross will hold write his own ads. he lived each day with what he local newspapers vilifying water- ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ sweater from my dog's hair for Congratulations to Watervliet Money Wheel, and Roulette. Ad- Seven Up the following area blood drives: When it came time to close had and enjoyed it the best he front property owners on inland ^ow ™UQh ^ enWs ^ one at years' but 1 <*<> know South School's " Superstar" for mission is $2 per person, and win- Governor the offlce Thls could turn out to how to s ln That a11 coi the week of February 22, Cody Wednesday, March 17-Ameri- nings are not to exceed $500 per the store 12 years later, he was could. lakes. The editorial accuses - P - nes under Bryant of Mrs. Schmidt's room. can Red Cross Chapter, 303 person. reduced to using a finger. His One perfect spring day, the riparian property owners of: be another boat. The only dif- a whole new heading-spinning- Engler appoints Mrs. Schmidt says Cody is a Riverview Drive, Benton Har- For more information, contact friend, Beverly, would raise his crocuses were up, the sky was 1. Attempting to privatize the ference is there will be no water and all the art classes I want to quiet worker, very polite, always bor, 11:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. festival headquarters at 429-1804. arm to his face so he could blue and I was wandering the use of inland lakes by denying and worms. take and so on ... Products Pasula to 5th the first to help out when people Friday, March 19--Coloma scratch his nose. roads, my own antidote for backlotters, tourists and vaca- We both have our little hobbies, I always thought as a person 2 liter bottle plus deposit T High School, 300 St. Joseph While he could control his own spring fever. Driving past tioners access to Michigan s and mine do keep me busy . I real- aged the wants that you have are in need, and does his personal District Court in Street, Coloma, 8:00 a.m.-l:45 wheelchair, his loving parents Communications & Music, I saw lakes ly would like to try and make my would get to be less, but it seems best. Selected Varieties 3 61 or "PERSONAL BEST" p.m. School Board would take him to the mall and Dave in the middle of the Berrien County 2. The frontlotters would seal P™ P " ™ ! 1 have with me that I want to try and do parking lot, head thrown back, 1)6611 WINNERS $ he would ride around, window On January 7, Governor John off the lake for their own ex- tor such a long time more and learn more. votes to expel shopping and talking to folks. laughing out loud, his Engler appointed Angela M. Pas- elusive use denying Michigan's ^at ^me 1 rewrite On second thought, I guess I Named "Personal Best" win- Betty Crocker He was active in his church; wheelchair spinning madly ula of Stevensville to the 5th Dis- citizens the right to utilize public patterns I use now. I have will not count Hillary out for ners for the week were Krystal student attended all the plays and backwards in a tight circle. trict Court in Berrien County, road ends for their own enjoy- even made my own as I go along, seeking her own views. She has Birmele, who was nominated by 88 By Cliff Stevens To my query of how he was No w 1 wll be able 0 ut li down Mrs. Reed; Donnie Divis, nomi- Chicken, Tuna or musicals at WHS; and on a replacing David M. Peterson who ment. J !u J P held back by her husband's During a special Coloma Board doing, he said, "On a day like an nated by Mrs. Wheeler; Tiffany warm fall night you'd find him resigned effective January 1, 3. The editorial also claims that d save the idea, hopefully. actions long enough. She seems DAVE WILLIAMS of Education meeting February today, I couldn't be better." Grawbowski, nominated by Mr. at the top of the hill, watching 1999 ^ backlotters are denied access secret hopes is to to be a good person, trapped with BUILDING SALES 22, the Board voted to expel an Hamburger Helper the Panthers' football game. He certainly was... "Angela's extensive courtroom to lakes that this could "possibly 0?vn ^ own and sewing someone who is not. But I guess Babcock; and Shadow Kohler, 6.2 - 9 oz. wt The one nominated by Mrs. Greendonner. eighth-grade student for the re- He loved country music and be unlawful taking of property besides the we are all trapped in one way or FARM • COMMERICAL mainder of the 1998-99 school another Congratulations to all of these South School students! You 429J611 STEVENSVILLE year. 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Pagf 4 The Trt-€lty Record February 24,1999 February 24,1999 The Tri-City Record Page 5 J2ocal jKisto'iy & Genealogy BEYOND SHINGLE DIGGIN'S when they hid on the roof M Action on church addition Stories of the Coloma/Watervliet Area by Dorothy Stark Cannell Badt's Drug Store and never reopened the case. He had heard were found. Sister Lakes teens say no that there were instances from JEAN FRIDAY BLAHNIK- permit postponed by those times in which people had We return to the girl (Jean Fri- to food to help save kids been poisoned by the accidental Washington day) who deigned to smile on Coloma Twp. planners effect of mold growing in damp Ted, even though she was two More than 30 young people , Phelps or Andrea Cuthbert, (616)- wall paper. The beautiful green School years older. Although she left for By Cliff Stevens square feet. If only the office from the Sister Lakes Communi- 424-3182; World Vision at l-m- paper and wall hangings with college two years ahead of him, At its February 15 meeting, the space and classrooms were add- ty Church will go without food for 7-FAMINE; or at www.30hourfa which the nobility decorated (Continued) they kept in touch. Eventually, Coloma Township Planning Com- ed, it would total about 6,500 30 hours on February 26-27 to help mine.org. their houses contained a pigment Ted Blahnik-It was three after she attained her teaching mission tabled action on a re- square feet. fight hunger and poverty around In 1998, more than 600,000 The Paw Paw River called Scheele's Green. When years later, 1925, that another degree in home economics and quest from Central Assembly of Gary Griffin, Chairman of the the world. The local teens will young people in the United Stateai 44 combined with dampness, the city kid" from Chicago moved auditorium, that Ted and Tom began teaching in Coloma and God church to amend its special Planning Commission, told Good- join thousands of others across raised over $6 million through the JOURNAL pigment turned to arsenic. to Paw Paw Lake in the Washing- Peterson foolishly decided to skip after Ted had spent six years in land use permit for proposed ad- ale the Commission would not the United States and Canada in World Vision 30 Hour Famine. By Roy M. Davis In a radio broadcast, Jones ton District. Ted's mother sent school. Mrs. O'Leary lamented the Navy and earned a teaching ditions. make any recommendation on the annual World Vision 30 Hour Similar Famine events around lamented the fact that he could him to school, that first day, in their actions to the rest of the degree in industrial arts, they The action was taken after the church's request until more Famine. the world involved over one-and- Digging up rooms-but he began to live fairly learn a lot more if only he had a white pants, white shirt, and a class. "Now I probably can't joined again in the same school- R^v. Dwayne Goodale said no concrete information is available Participants will ask family, a-half million participants who comfortably there with a loyal sample of that wall paper. Sure tie. He did look cute! But Ted allow them to graduate," she as teachers. firm decision had been reached and a site plan is submitted. friends, and neighbors to sponsor raised $20 million for World Vi- Napoleon retinue of noblemen and servants enough, a listener came forward hasn't forgotten the verbal abuse said. Their marriage took place dur- on the scope of the addition to the The church, which was built them with pledges as they go sion's hunger and poverty- Recently by Pony Express who chose to join him in exile." with a piece of green and gold he suffered from the other kids The message somehow reach- ing the war (World War II), while west side of the church located at about 15 years ago, is located on without food for 30 hours to iden- fighting programs. came a packet of mail from Cali- Within a couple of years, Napo- wall paper snitched from the last for wearing that outfit! ed the boys' ears (for whom it Ted was home on leave after his 6801 Ryno Road. property zoned agricultural; and tify with those who are hungry. The program is designed to fornia. Former student Carol leon began to have chronic ill- home of the fallen emperor. It Ted also remembers knocking was probably intended) and they ship had been torpedoed. There The purpose of Monday night's a special land use permit issued Through videos, games, special help young people learn about BeaU Stone (WHS Class of '54) nesses. He gained a great deal of contained the same high level of bricks out from under the old hopped on their bikes and rode all was a honeymoon at the Vincent public hearing was to hear com- originally would have to be ex- events and involvement in local global hunger issues and to raise has her own publishing company weight, lost control of his legs, arsenic. school, as Ray and classmates the way out Becht Road to where Hotel in Benton Harbor. ments from adjacent property panded or amended to permit the community service projects, funds for the fight against hun- and does mostly science writing had an irregular pulse, suffered Jones now believes that Napo- had done three years before; so she lived, begging her forgive- The Blahniks enjoyed those owners. No objections were additions to be constructed. they learn about hunger and what ger. and editing out there. She wanted occasional diarrhea, and had leon did die from stomach the sand tunnels under the school ness, arguing that tests were years of teaching together in Col- aired. Rev. Goodale said he expects they can do to help others. World Vision is the largest me to see her latest article in the other mysterious symptoms. In cancer, but he was further must have been even more pro- over and they didn't think their oma and in Watervliet. Jean put The church's proposed addi- to have more detailed informa- Anyone interested in partici- privately funded, international magazine Chem Matters. This is 1821, at the age of only 51, weakened by low level arsenic nounced and inviting-and not too attendance important, offering to on Mother's Day luncheons, dur- tions would include classrooms, tion following a meeting at the pating in the World Vision 30 nonprofit Christian relief and a publication devoted to science Napoleon became much sicker poisoning from the wall paper. appropriate for white pants! do any substitute penance. She ing which the girls would use office space, and a possible gym- church later this week. Hour Famine or in sponsoring a development agency in the coun- students and to the demystifying and died. Convinced that his Bri- Recently members of the It was Tom Peterson who quit let them suffer for a while, enjoy- home-making skills they'd nasium. Goodale said the gymnasium participant can contact Becca try. 44 of every day chemistry. tish captors had poisoned him, Napoleonic Society in Florida laughing first and said, Come on ing their humility; then gave in studied--from invitations to Goodale said if all three addi- addition, if undertaken, would be Editor K. Michael Shea has a Napoleon requested, shortly decided to subject a treasured my team. I need some help." and said they could graduate cleanup. Sometimes her class tions were accomplished, the used for youth and community marvelous series of articles in before he died, that his body be lock of the Emperor's hair to When he did well, the white pants with the class. would invite and entertain Ted's projects would encompass 13,000 activities. this issue. Must be, to keep an old autopsied, so that the world DNA testing. IMortunately this were forgotten and they became Attending Coloma High School, industrial arts class. English teacher such as myself would know his fate." new wrinkle can bring disap- friends but it was not easy, Ted found his "niche" in the' A number of students were DETECTOR GIVEAWAY...Members of the Coloma Fire glued to the page until I had read His wishes were carried out Middaugh elected ALEC pointment as well as jubilation. changing from a city kid to a athletic program and felt ac- recalled ... Lester Skibbe was Department, in cooperation with "Y-Country," Coast to Coast it cover to cover. and several doctors, British and Such was the case in Florida. country one. cepted, even by a young lady such a good polka dancer Jean Hardware, Coloma Ambulance, Car Quest of Benton Harbor, The lead article, under the one French physician, did so. They compared the lock with a At Christmas, Ted was the whom he admired, already a actually learned to polka from Coloma Firefighters Ladies Auxiliary, Jack's Excavating Chairman for Michigan heading of Mystery Matters is They found he had a large per- sample from one of Napoleon's Ghost of Christmas Past. He junior. She tamed him down him. Eleanor Brown came down and TempStar Heating and Cooling, gave away 175 smoke ALEC public policy initiatives "The Case of Napoleon Bona- forated stomach ulcer, and an descendants (supposed) who was couldn't remember who played some, but he remembers one in- the hall in tears one day and Ted Representative Mary Ann Mid- detectors Saturday during a four-hour event held at the Col- daugh (R-Paw Paw) has been with her legislative colleagues. parte," by the aforementioned enlarged liver. Must have been buried in Florida. Unfortunately Scrooge, but he had fun dressing cident when he did get into trou- put an arm around her. "What's oma Fire Department. (Cliff Stevens photo) named Michigan Legislative "I am honored to be selected as Carpi Stone. Ever since I was a stomach cancer, they said, in the samples did not match, and as the Ghost. (Perhaps he used ble. up?" he asked, then listened to Chair for the American Legisla- the ALEC Chairman for Michi- little kid J have heard stories spite of the fact that he had been now the treasured lock of hair is the white pants as part of the After being chased around the her story and comforted her. tive Exchange Council (ALEC). gan," Representative Middaugh about the death of Napoleon, and gaining weight, not losing it! suspect. If that society ever gets costume.) study hall one day by Mr. Potts, "I'd never dare to do that to- Her appointment was announc- said. "Working with my legis- the speculation on whether he Thus matters rested until the to test one of the original locks, He remembers Geraldine Potts he was sent for an enforced visit day," Ted lamented. "It's too ed by ALECC Executive Director lative colleagues, we will position died naturally or was murdered, 1950s when a Swedish scientist, they may learn a lot more. (Richardson), who died recently. to Supt. William Alwood's office. bad. Young people still need com- (^arol tackles the whole case Duane Parde in Washington, Michigan as a leading state in Sten Forshufvud, read the just Carol Stone ends her article by He tried to kiss her a few times, Ted went in fearfully and sat fort." Hartford native named D.C., and Michigan state Senator implementing sound governmen- again and brings us up to date.... published memoirs of Napoleon's speculating: "Was Napoleon without success, until many down. Mr. Alwood questioned There were a few times he used Phil Hoffman, who serves on the tal policy. I believe there is much wit^i a new twist: the use of DNA. valet. This story was very com- deliberately murdered, as For- years later at a class reunion him about his infraction of rules anything but comfort. He was bank branch manager 44 ALEC National Board of Direc- we can learn from other legisla- Carol says, After his defeat by plete, down to Napoleon's food in- shufvud thought, or was he ac- when he announced, "I'm not go- and, after listening intently to the greeted one morning by a foot- 4 Shoreline Bank (NASDAQ: tors. tors throughout the nation that the British at the Battle of Water- take. Forshufvud was startled by cidently poisoned, as Jones ing to take NO' for an answer confession, he reached over and ball player sitting with his bud- loo in 1815, the French Emperor 4 SLFC) is pleased to announce the ALEC is the nation's largest can be of benefit to us in the account. It showed the very thinks? Forshufvud made a any longer." By this time his picked up a book. "Blahnik," he dies, 'Good morning, Theo- appointment of Barbara Kay organization of state political Michigan." Napoleon Bonaparte threw him- symptoms of arsenic poisoning. strong case for murder, but wife, Jean, was there, with said, "I want you to put your nose dore!" Ted stalked over, hauled Fisher as Branch Manager of the leaders, comprised of nearly Representative Mary Ann Mid- self on the mercy of the British The Swedish scientist searched Jones has shown there is room others, to cheer them on. in this book and don't take it out him to his feet, and gave him an rather than go back home, where Court Place and Main Street 3,000 legislators from all 50 states daugh will be responsible for until he found some locks of for doubt. Perhaps some future Mrs. Edinborough taught the or say a word until you have read earful of Navy discipline on many of the French nobility were Auto offices. and both political parties. ALEC naming Michigan legislators to Napoleon's hair. After testing chemist will reanalyze the evi- younger grades. His own teacher, the whole thing. Then come back respect for authority. By the time violently opposed to him. Fear- Barbara Kay Fisher has been supports legislation following the ALEC Task forces to work on them he found that they indeed dence and settle the issue. If that Mrs. O'Leary, he remembers to me." The book was "Sherlock he finished, the boy's (he ing assassination and hoping to appointed as Branch Manager of principles of free enterprise, public policy issues concerning did contain arsenic! Thus he con- happens, the history textbooks fondly and the following story ex- Holmes." He enjoyed it and wouldn't give me his name) com- live in England, he asked the Bri- cluded that someone who had ac- the Court Place office, 720 Plea- limited government, and indivi- the environment, taxation, labor, will have to be revised again." plains why he called her a became a fan-as much of Mr. panions had quietly disappeared. PUMPER-TANKER ARRIVES...After being purchased in tish to protect him. They sent 4 sant St., St. Joseph; and the Main dual liberty. As state Chairman, education, tort reform, crime, in- companied the emperor into ex- Interesting story, and we will ' sweetie." Alwood as of Sherlock. The Watervliet yearbook of him into exile on the cool, foggy 1997 by Coloma Township and the City of Coloma, the Coloma Street Auto office, 300 Main St., Representative Middaugh will be surance, health care, welfare ile had done him ^....proba- await further developments. It was the day before the Remember the junior-senior 1944 was dedicated to 4 4 Mom and island of St. Helena in the South Fire Department's new pumper-tanker arrived Saturday also in St. Joseph. Fisher joined responsible for coordinating reform, and privatization. bly a secret agent for the French Quotes used with permission eighth-grade graduation chase, when the seniors hid and Pop Blahnik" and those names, Atlantic. It wasn't sunny France afternoon and was placed into full service late Monday. The Shoreline Bank on November 24, nobility. from Chem Matters, © Copy- ceremonies, planned for country the juniors tried to find them? given in love and respect, were -Napoleon had to spend much $143,000 truck will be used as a first-responder vehicle during 1998, and has 31 years of ex- Now fast forward to the 1980s. right 1998 American Chemical schools in a Benton Harbor Ted recalled his senior year accepted gratefully. time indoors, in damp and chilly A British chemist, David Jones, Society. daytime fires. Pictured in front of the new truck are: (from perience in banking. Fifteen of AUTO INSURANCE the left) Coloma Mayor Charles Owen, Coloma Township those years were spent at the Drake is a 1965 graduate of Hart- Supervisor Matthew Moser, Coloma Fire Chief Randy Morris Sister Lakes Branch, which was highly unreported in these sche- ford high school and granddaugh- and William Moser, Chairman of the Coloma Joint Fire First of America, FMB Commu- UP2D8 dules and the "previous year" ter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Drake Family Heirlooms Board. (Cliff Stevens photo) nity, and currently Huntington 1 was just that, the previous 12 „ Rolling Back the Years of Hartford. Ai Genealogy ColumCol n by Carole Kiernan .. National Bank. Fisher is a board months. This schedule was Local News & Newsmakers of Days Gone By Submitted by Hartford Public member of the Sister Lakes discontinued after the 1870 Library from microfilm copies of Are you up to date on all the auto Business Association and Rural FAMILY HEIRLOOMS years old by now. OK, now where federal census. the Hartford Day Spring. Hours: Little Learners Private property was the COLOMA COURIER HARTFORD DAY SPRING Initiatives for Shelter and Educa- insurance discounts you deserve? ; Can't find an official death do you look? Before spending all your time Monday & Wednesday, 11 a.m.-7 100 YEARS AGO -1899 90 YEARS AGO -1909 original source of freedom. tion. Call your Farm Bureau Insurance Jecord after searching the coun- Decide which area, prior to the and energy searching all of the p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat- to hop for Two sleighloads of Coloma W.H. Blashfield & Co. received Walter xnann She graduated from Hartford agent today. JEFF ENDERS ' V's vital records? If an official approximate death date, in which above-mentioned sources, be 10 It still IS* Lipp i young people, there must have a consignment of Easter postal f'" no leukemia High School and currently 6560 Red Arrow, Coioma eath record is not located, what your ancestor resided. Check sure the ancestor passed away in Making your future mora predictable J been fifty of them at least, took a cards from Germany Saturday. Phone: 621-3408 resides in the Sister Lakes area. next to Centunr 21 Tail do you do next? that county or state's vital a time period when he would On March 2, in conjunction FfkRm BUREAU fine ride out to George Muth's The cards were ordered just five WATERVLIET RECORD WESl bRN TERRACE For the family values of Watervliet ; The following advice is based records. Also, carefully consider have an official county death with Dr. Seuss' Day, the students f. INSURANCE (616) 468-3760 weeks ago, the order being filled 90 YEARS AGO -1909 iCall 983-0011 come to Western Terrace. rs on the assumption that no family any possible records that exist in record. If, in Michigan, he was hospitable home in South Coloma at Little Learners Preschool at very promptly. Mr. John Hammel was called records containing the required every location your ancestor deceased after 1867, a record of Tuesday evening, where a few Pier School will be able to "Hop Harlow S. Sherwood, residing to Chicago Saturday as a witness information are known to exist. owned property. his death was supposed to be hours were spent in enjoyment on Pop" to raise money for in the western part of the village, in a lawsuit. Shoreline Bank ^^^^^^^ Conduct a thorough search of If the deceased is still not made. But, the closer your date is incidental to such an occasion leukemia research. The students was knocked down by a careless Chas. Hennessy has secured THE "VAC DOCTOR" the county's probate documents located, begin checking the vital to the 1867 law requiring deaths and such a party of American will be asking for pledges while driver of a horse and cutter a few contracts for the pickling station announc es new for clues. Perhaps the Probate records of the counties and states to be recorded, the better the youth. The boys say they had a they see how many hops they can days ago and sustained quite at Watervliet for 78 acres of FIXES ALL documents will contain the date where all of his children resided. chance the death simply was not fine time. do in two minutes. All proceeds Vice President, serious bruises, the injuries cucumbers. of death and possibly a copy of Check the records for each loca- recorded. 60 YEARS AGO -1939 will be given to the Michigan t / HAKES AND rendered more serious because the deceased's official death tion a child, son or daughter, In this case, you will have to Robert Kilmark, son of Mr. and Chapter of the Leukemia Society Controller of Mr. Sherwood's age. record. Search for cemetery resided; and, of course, check depend on assorted and various Mrs. Martin Kilmark, left on 60 YEARS AGO -1939 of America. X MODELS OF Shoreline Bank (NASDAQ: 60 YEARS AGO -1939 records, funeral home records, any cemeteries in the vicinity, secondary records for the death Tuesday for St. Petersburg, Miss Margaret Krugman, tea- Leukemia is the primary SLFC) is pleased to announce the Forty neighbors and friends of cher at Spink's Corners, and Miss /%S VACUUMS!! or church records. If they have along with probate documents, that is otherwise unrecorded or Florida, to spend some time with disease killer of children. By appointment of Jennifer Cox to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Unrath paid Mary aldrich, teacher at the survived and are available for cemetery records, and any as of yet not located. his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. sponsoring this fun and impor- Vice President, Controller. research, these records may hold church or funeral home records To have your queries, reunion C.C. Alguire. He expects to them a surprise visit at their Burg school, attended the tant event, we hope to teach the Cox has been appointed Vice information concerning the pos- that may have survived for those notices or other information of return to Coloma about May 1st. home northwest of town last teachers'institute in Benton Har- children about personal achieve- President, Controller of Shore- sible location of burial and the locations. genealogical interest appear 30 YEARS AGO -1969 Saturday evening, the occasion bor last Thursday. ment as well as demonstrating line Bank. Prior to joining Shore- death or burial date. If a negative result is en- here, type or neatly write your in- Camera enthusiast Ken being their twenty-fifth anniver- the meaning of giving to one line Bank on November 30,1998, formation and mail to: Carole Swayne, of Coloma, won "slide of sary. Eight tables of "500" were 30 YEARS AGO -1969 another. Over 100 elementary she served as Senior Vice Presi- J Selected Housewares... 5 When these sources fail to turn countered, check the vital 4 4 up the information you are seek- records in the areas where Kiernan, P.O. Box 81, Watervliet, the year" with his slide Lotus played, the bell prizes going to The new drive-in branch of the schools and day-care centers dent, Chief Financial Officer, Na- ing, search the surrounding coun- nieces, nephews, and cousins MI 49098. Flower of Egypt," at the yearly Mrs. Risser and Dorsey McCon- First National Bank of Water- throughout Michigan "hopped for tional City Bank of Michigan/ * ties' vital records for an official resided. Do not forget to do a competition of the winning slides nell. A fine potluck supper was vliet nears completion. Plans are leukemia" last year and raised Illinois headquartered in Kala- * record of your ancestor's death; thorough search of the probate of 1968 in the club room on State served and a purse of silver was to have it open March 10. over $1000,000 for leukemia mazoo. CLOSEOUT! making a thorough search of all documents in each of the pre- Street in St. Joseph last Sunday. presented to Mr. and Mrs. Un- research. Cox holds a BBA from Western * > known cemeteries in the area. Go viously mentioned areas. Submitted by Vi Viscuso, rath. If you would like further infor- Michigan University and is cur- Submitted by Carole Kiernan WE HAVE BAGS A BELTS FOR HOOVER, EUREKA, * * out and search stone by stone if Still, no luck? Check the death Assistant Librarian at Coloma mation on this event, or would rently in the process of relocating For ALL your 30 YEARS AGO - 1969 from files at Watervliet District SHARP, KIRBY, KEHMORE, ELECTR0LUX, PANASONIC, necessary. Locate and search records in the areas where Public Library, from The Col- like to pledge a student, please to the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph local news Miss Sandra Drake, a senior at Library from the Watervliet REGINA AND MANY. MANY M0RE1I any existing sexton's records for veterans homes, county poor- oma Courier newspapers donated Central Michigan at Mt. Plea- Record newspapers donated by call 849-2378. Happy hopping! area. WE WED ¥ACWM«, f—tt J}- clues to the death of your ances- houses, and insane asylums were subscribe to the by the Tri-City Record. Hours: sant, has been named Associate the Tri-City Record. Hours: Mon- Shoreline Bank is an affiliate of tor. located. Your ancestors may Monday, Wednesday and Friday, editor of Central Michigan Life, day, 1-8 p.m.; Tuesday, 1-5 p.m.; PH. 637-2508 Shoreline Financial Corporation SALE Tri-City Record " Still cannot locate the appro- have been forced by circum- 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and the school's newspaper. 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Page 8 The TrI-Clty Record February 24.1999 CHARLES W. NEUMANN Mary (Head) Small, whom he liam B. VanDriest, on December and Robert (Caroline) Widdis of Charles W. Neumann, 82, of had married on January 2,1942; 10, 1995; a granddaughter, Baroda; four grandchildren- Benton Harbor, died Friday, Michael Widdis of Richland, two sons — Lennie D. (Ruth) Teresa A. Bailey; a grandson, February 24,1999 The Tri-City Record Page 7 } February 12, 1999, at Lakeland Small of Niles and Larry (Caro- Robert W. Bailey; five brothers; Washington, Randy (Treva) Wid- ^L-City Ua C %Ltua iLes Medical Center, St. Joseph. lyn) Small of Seattle, Washing- five sisters; and a daughter, Bob- dis of Ocala, Florida, Richard A memorial service was held ton; two daughters — Merrillee bie Jean Bailey. (Angela) Widdis of Baroda, and WILLIAM H. BURROWS ^ MARY (KEIL) JUROFF Watervliet North El. kids at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at Hood of Naples, Florida, and FERDIE D. WALKER Kristinia Widdis of Baroda; two William Henry Burrows, 45/of Mary (Keil) Juroff, 80, former- Martorano looks back on v Twelve Corners Community Wanda (Leonard) Auer of Paw Ferdie D. Walker, 55, of Water- stepgrandsons — Brett Weggins ly of Coloma, died Tuesday, Feb- Hartford, died Thursday, Febru- Church, Benton Harbor, of which Paw; nine grandchildren; nine vliet, died Sunday, February 14, of South Bend, Indiana, and Chad attend concert; ary 18, 1999, at Duane Waters ruary 16,1999, at Orchard Grove 45 years in pizza business he was a member. Cremation has great-grandchildren; and a 1999, at Lakeland Medical Cen- Weggins of Ann Arbor; one step- Hospital, Jackson. Extended Care Centre, Benton 44 taken place. Arrangements were sister, Inez Ruff of Benton Har- ter, St. Joseph. great-grandson, Zach Homm of By Cliff Stevens I got bored just making pizzas dance steps on the way Funeral services were held at Harbor, where she resided after made by Dey-Florin Chapel, bor. Funeral services were held at Ocala; and her brother, Joseph Jack Martorano, owner of Mar- to go at my first site and, being a By Joe Cheshire noon on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at The having heart surgery and a Florin Funeral Service, St. sponsored through the cour- DONNA (BOLEY) STEWART 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Kandupa of Baroda. She was torano's Pizza in downtown Col- people person, I wanted to have Band students at Watervliet's Way of the Cross Church, Hart- stroke in 1987. Joseph. In lieu of flowers, tesy of Youth in the Arts in Ber- Donna (Boley) Stewart, 38, of Hutchins Funeral Home, Water- preceded in death by: her hus- oma, is celebrating 45 years of people around me so we could North School were selected to at- ford, with the Rev. Joe Williams Funeral services were held at 1 memorial contributions may be t rien County. Bangor, died Saturday, February vliet, where visitation was held band, Harold, on August 16,1994; making pizzas and truly Italian talk." tend the Rhythm and Brass con- of the church officiating. Friends p.m. on Friday, Feb. 19, at made to Moody Bible Institute or The performing group is made 20,1999, at her home. from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Crema- and two brothers — Russell Kan- dishes, with the past 15 years Using all fresh ingredients and cert at the Lake Michigan Col- called at the church from 10 a.m. Davidson Chapel, Florin Funer- the Alzheimers Association. up of students of Duke Ellington Funeral services were held tion followed the service. Memor- dupa and John York. from his Coloma location at 168 preparing his pizza crust using lege Mendel Center on Sunday, until the time of the service on al Service, Coloma. Friends call- Mr. Neumann was bom July jazz and they performed versions Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Imma- ial contributions may be made to South Paw Paw Street. his mother's bread recipe. Jack February 21. The students were Tuesday. Burial was in Covert ed from 11 a.m. until the time of 11, 1916, in Chicago, Illinois. He 44 of compositions based on the Ell- culate Conception Catholic the Cancer Society. I figured I've made well over begins readying for opening Cemetery, Covert. Hoven Funer- the service. Burial was in North retired from U.S. Steel Corpora- ington style. Ellington is cele- Church of Hartford, with Father Mr. Walker was bom June 24, 1.4 million pizzas since I first several hours before he opens the al Home, Buchanan, was in Shore Memory Gardens, Hagar tion, Chicago, after more than 40 brating his 100th birthday this German Perez-Diaz as the Cele- 1943, in Watervliet to Ferdie and opened in 1954," said Martorano, doors at 5 p.m. Tuesday through charge of the arrangements. Shores. Memorials may be made years of service. He had lived in year. brant. Visitation was held on Mary (Spore) Walker. "and that's probably a bit conser- Sunday. Schools notify Mr. Burrows was bom June 1, to a charity of the donor's choice. the Benton Harbor area for the Students in band class at North Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Survivors include: his mother, vative." Martorano isn't bothered by 1953, in Benton Harbor and had Mary was bom February 13, past 25 years and was active in School were treated to a pre- with a prayer service at 7:30, at Mary Scott of Watervliet; two Recalling when he first opened other pizza stores in the Coloma Coloma Fire lived in the area most of his lie. 1919, in Wigdall, Minnesota, the Twelve Corners Community concert information session by Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford. sons — Ferdie Walker of Water- 45 years ago in Benton Harbor, area. He was an auto mechanic and a daughter of John and Rosa Church, where he had been Trea- 44 Department Bill Brambilla of Youth in the Memorial contributions may be vliet and Raymond Walker of off Territorial Road, a large "Everyone's tastes are dif- Vietnam veteran. (Gros) Keil, one of five siblings. surer for many years. Arts Council. As their contribu- made to South Haven Area Hos- Carson City, Michigan; a bro- cheese and sausage pizza cost ferent, and I'm the only business BILL BRAMBILLA...shows dance steps to Watervliet's North Survivors include: his wife, the She moved to Michigan in 1949, Survivors include: his wife, violations have tion to the event, these students pice. ther, Gary (Barbara) Walker of $1.45 and a large combination which uses Italian recipes and School band students as he treated them to a ^docent" in former Linda Kay Corzine, worked as a waitress, and then Virginia, whom he married June made name tags for all the stu- Mrs. Stewart was bom October St. Joseph; a sister, Nancy (Mar- was $2.95." there's a tremendous difference preparation for their visit to Lake Michigan College's Mendel whom he married on October 15, worked at Shepard Casters and 26, 1937, in Chicago; a son, Wil- been corrected dents from Berrien County who 12,1960, in Watervliet, the daugh- vin) Frazier of Watervliet; two After opening in Benton Har- in how they taste. Center for the Rhythm and Brass concert. 1974, in Benton Harbor; a daugh- Midwest Timer up until her heart liam C. Neumann of Manchester, By Cliff Stevens were to attend. ter of Robert and Marguerite stepbrothers — Jim Darlin of "I'm very confident Coloma (joe CheShire photo) ter, Cynthia A. Burrows of Paw surgery. New Hampshire; two daughters Coloma Superintendent of Brambilla treated the students (Carmody) Boley. Dimondale, Mich., and Jerry will continue to grow, and the Ci- , ,, Paw; three sons — William A. Survivors include: her brother —Lorraine (Robert) Capparelli Schools David DeFields has noti- to a 'docent, a preparation and Survivors include: her daugh- Scott of Mesa, Arizona. He was ty's DDA has done a lot to help Burrows and Henry F. Burrows, —Alexander (Clara Joyce) Keil of Pahrump, Nevada, and Vir- fied Coloma fire officials viola- explanation session, last week. ter, Tamara L. Stewart of Ban- preceded in death by: his father, keep the downtown an attraction both of Hartford, and Christopher of Watervliet; sister-in-law, Dor- ginia "Jean" (Robert) Rhein of tions found during fire drills last He quickly taught the students a gor; her parents, Robert and Ferdie; and a stepson, Tracy for tourists and we've got a lot go- L. Burrows of Paw Paw; his othy Keil of Hutchinson, Minne- October have been corrected. few dance steps as the music of Country Club Hills, Illinois; Marge Boley of Bangor; two Swears. ing for us. Menasha tax hearing set mother, Freda (Roland) Boone sota; and numerous nieces and seven grandchildren; three In a letter to David Woodward, Ellington played in the back- brothers — Tom (Brenda) Boley "I try to do everything I can to Coloma Assistant Fire Chief, ground. of Hartford; and his grand- nephews. She was preceded in great-grandchildren; a sis- MARY M. WIDDIS make my guests feel welcome of Bangor and John Boley of DeFields wrote all principals in mother, Rosa M. Gonzalez of death by: her parents; a son, ter, Pearl DiGiacomo of Ever- Hartford; her grandmother, Mary Margaret Widdis, 95, of and relaxed so they can enjoy a for March 8 at City Hall Battle Creek. He was preceded in Ronald Greiner; two brothers, green Park, Illinois; and a bro- Baroda, died Sunday, February all of the School District Laura Boley of Paw Paw; and IN LOVING MEMORY OF true Italian meal." By Cliff Stevens break for $1.2 million worth of death by his father, Charles E. John and Jacob; and a sister, ther, Edward Neumann of Chica- 14, 1999, at lakeland Continuing buildings were made aware of his many other friends and relatives. MADALON I. GOSS Future plans for Martorano At its February 22 meeting, the improvements at the Coloma findings during the fire drills. Burrows, in 1985. Lydia Macejeski. go. She was preceded in death by: Care Center, St. Joseph. November 12, 1910 call for remodeling the interior of Coloma City Commission voted M.O.P.S. Container Plant of Menasha Cor- Two violations have been cor- Funeral services were held at to her grandparents. Marguerite the business and expanding his to hold a public hearing at 7:45 poration. rected, according to DeFields. Mothers Of Pre Schoolers 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at February 25,1998 DAVID CHARLES MOSER MABEL (MORLOCK) OWEN and Leo Carmody; and her menu for dine-in customers. p.m. March 8 on a 50-percent tax The firm, which manufactures An outside storage shed has been MARJORIE FLORIN Baroda Bible Church, with the A year has passed since we suf- meets the 2nd and 4th David Charles Moser, 54, of Mabel (Morlock) Owen, 90, of grandfather, William Boley. fered our loss. corrugated shipping containers added to Coloma Elementary Marjorie (Crandall) Florin, 76, Rev. Dr. Clare Cardy officiating. Coloma, died at his home on Coloma, died Tuesday, February LIZA BAILEY VANDRIEST With the passing away of our and interior packaging and dis- School to store gas cans, lawn Thursday of each month, of St. Joseph, died Sunday, Feb- Friends called from 4 to 9 p.m. at Saturday, February 21, 1999, 16, 1999, at Countryside Nursing Liza Bailey VanDriest, 91, of Grandma Goss. plays, is seeking the tax break for mowers, snowblowers, and etc.; ruary 21,1999, at Jordan Nursing Boyd Funeral Home, Bridgman. 9-11:30 a.m. at the following a brief illness. Home, South Haven. Hartford, died Monday, Febru- The pain is still there, that has not 12 years. and an additional fire alarm war- Home in Bridgman. Burial was in Graceland Ceme- lessened. Funeral services were held at 1 There will be no visitation or ary 15, 1999, at the home of her The proposed improvements ning device has been located Central Assembly of God Funeral services were held at tery, Bridgman. Memorial con- It's a comfort knowing you're an p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, at funeral service. Cremation has daughter. Sue. X include a roll stock roof repair across from room 205 in the 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, at tributions may be made to angel in heaven. Church, Coloma. Call Faith Evangelical Lutheran taken place. Burial of cremains Funeral services were held at bor, he eventually moved to a se- and the purchase of machinery elementary building. the Dey-Florin Chapel, Florin Baroda Bible Church. With that twinkle in your eye, and Church, Coloma, of which he was will be held at a later date in 11 a.m. Friday, February 19, at a smile so bright. cond location off Niles Avenue in and equipment. Assistant Chief Woodward Tammy at 468-7541 for Funeral Service, St. Joseph. Mrs. Widdis was bom Novem- a member, with Pastor James E. Watervliet Cemetery, Water- Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford, Along with the stars, you could St. Joseph and in 1984 decided to The company, which currently found gas cans and cardboard Burial followed in Riverview ber 25,1903, in Hungary. She had more Information. ^ Sandeen officiating. Burial vliet. Florin Funeral Service, with Pastor Guy Kiser of Red Ar- light up the night. relocate to Coloma. has a work force of 148 people, boxes too close to the boiler in the Cemetery. Friends called from 3 lived with her foster parents, followed in Watervliet Cemetery, Davidson Chapel, Coloma, was in row Highway General Baptist Without you here, my heart feels "I was told I was making a plans to create 10 additional jobs elementary building during the to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Memorials Oliver B. and Elvie York of Buch- hollow. Watervliet. Visitation was held charge of the arrangements. Church, of which she was a mem- mistake to move to Coloma, but I within the next two years. fire drills and noted students in may be made to the Alzheimer's anan. On September 7, 1935, she It's hard to face the next tomor- Knights of Columbus from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Memorials may be made to ber, officiating. Burial was in knew better. I looked over the City officials said the firm has room 205 had a problem hearing Research Center. married Harold Widdis and they row. Davidson Chapel, Florin Funeral North Berrien Senior Center, Col- Keeler Cemetery. Visitation was I prayed to the Lord, my guiding area closely and realized, with been granted several tax breaks the fire alarm go off. Mrs. Florin was bom Septem- oma. lived on the Widdis Centennial Service, Coloma. Memorials held from 8 to 8 p.m. Thursday at light, • all the tourists and the Illinois since 1985. Coloma fire officials said they ber 18, 1922, in Benton Harbor, Homestead in Baroda. may be made to the church or Mrs. Owen was bom Septem- the funeral home. To make you well - to make thinks and Indiana summer residents, I i Coloma Mayor Charles Owen plan to follow up on the correc- the daughter of Victor G. and Mrs. Widdis and her husband Muscular Dystrophy Association. ber 29, 1908, in Watervliet. She Liza Jane was bom May 16, right. would be able to make the busi-. said, "The past tax breaks have tions to make sure the safety of Hazel Glade Crandall. She was a founded the Home Furnishing But God had other plans and took was a lifetime resident of the 1907, in Haleyville, Alabama, the ness a success." kept the firm in the City and have the students is maintained. graduate of Michigan State Uni- Store in Baroda, which they you away, area. She was a 1927 graduate of daughter of Robert and Susan Martorano, 72, was correct and resulted with steadying increases versity and a member of Chi managed from the mid-1930s to From your family and friends, he FISH Watervliet High School; member (Hood) Pinkard. his Coloma site was so success- in employment." 1966; and then the business led you astray. Omega sorority. She was a past and past Matron of Watervliet Survivors include: seven I can't wait until we meet again. ful in 1991 he expanded from his The firm is the City's largest became H.F.S. Tractor Com- Tri-City Area President of Women's Service Order of the Eastern Star, daughters — Willadean Silas and When it's my time and my afterlife original 800-square-foot building taxpayer and employer. pany, of which she became a League; past President of Mercy Chapter No. 232; retired from Sarah (Rayford) McNutt, both of begins. to a 1,900-square-foot building In other areas, the Commission partner. She was associated with students on Hospital Auxiliary; a member of VM Corporation, Benton Harbor; Haleyville, Sue Hopson and Fay With your husband and son - a trio and began offering dine-in ser- THE COLOMA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL...spon- approved the 1999-2000 bud- the DAR, Algonquin Chapter; and attended First United Metho- (William) Prince, both of Hart- the former Landon School Home of heavenly bliss. vices. By us all, you are truly missed. sored a "Christmas Candy Cane Wishes" fund-raiser to get for the Coloma Joint Fire CMU and a member of the First Con- dist Church, Watervliet. ford, Hattie (Freddie) Swabe of Economics Club, Berrien County FRY benefit the Randall Park Project in Coloma. Presenting a Board. The new budget of gregational Church, St. Joseph. Farm Bureau, Portage Prairie Love, EVERY FRIDAY Survivors include: her daugh- Madisonville, Tennessee, Marie Dan & Lisa (Hoadley) check for $150 to Char Berry, a member of the Randall Park $163,000 is slightly lower than the Dean's List Survivors include: her hus- United Methodist Church, and ter, Beverly (Duane) Rockwell; (Billy) Beecham of Dearborn, Thomas & Family previous $164,144 budget. Senior Michelle R. Letke and band, H. Paul Florin; one son, Baroda Bible Church. Committee, are juniors Tom Cottrell and Vicki Vollrath. All IN LENT, 5-7:30pm T>> two grandchildren; and three and Linda Reid of Granger, Indi- • ,• 'Yi iff ^5 threee are members of the CHS Student Council. In a related area, approval was freshman Alicia R. Ziemke, both J John C. Florin of Stevensville; Survivors include: her sons- Protecting great-grandchildren. She was ana; two sons — Jay (Sheila) given to grant Coloma fire- of Benton Harbor, were among Shrimp 7; Cod 6 two daughters — Vicki (Al) Pop- Russell (Susan) Widdis of Niles (Carole Kiernan photo) preceded in death by her hus- Bailey of Haleyville and Marvin fighters a $2-an-hour pay in- the 2,698 Central Michigan J ke of St. Joseph and Jane (Tom) Michigan Smelt *5; Pollock 4 band, Gordon, on June 13,1998. (Elaine) Bailey of Coloma; 31 crease from $10 to $12, effective University students named to the Vitantonio of Portage; six grand- dinners include Baked Potato Mr. Moser was bom April 15, grandchildren; 40 great-grand- April 1. fall 1998 Honors List. children — Randy Hall, Blake To Subscribe to the citizens or Fries, Cole Slaw, Pudding or 1944, in Benton Harbor, to Harold CLARENCE SANBORN JR. children; and three great-great- The last increase for fire- To be included on this list, a Florin, Paul Vitantonio, Blair Standing behind a commitment Applesauce, Dinner Roll, Vincent Moser and Dortha Mc- Clarence Sanborn Jr., 73, of grandchildren. She was preceded fighters, from $8 to $10 per hour, student must earn a 3.5 (on a 4.0 Florin, and Tracy Vitantonio; TRI-CITY RECORD to protect Michigan citizens, Call Moser. He was a 1962 grad- Decatur, formerly of Lawrence, in death by: her first husband, took effect April 1,1994. scale) and higher grade point Coffee or Lemonade three great-grandchildren; and state Rep. Charles LaSata said uate of Benton Harbor High where he lived until he moved in William T. Bailey, on August 6, average. TAKE OUTS 463-8181 one sister. Peg (Andy) Andrea- he is pleased with Governor Eng- School and attended Benton Har- September 1996, died on Wednes- 1973; her second husband, Wil- dial 463- NEWS The fall semester ended in Dec- K of C Clubhouse sen of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. bor Community College. He and ler's recommendations to in- day, February 17, 1999, at Lake- MOVIE ember. 7454 Paw Paw Ave., Watervliet crease funding for the Depart- his brother, Gene, did negative land Medical Center, St. Joseph. ment of Corrections. retouching for Caruso Studios A memorial service was held RECORD ADVERTISERS "Enhancing public protection and had a home-based business at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, at The most impor- BRING YOUR LOCAL that involved jewelry and rubber and getting tough on crime has Service News DID YOU KNOW Leonard Funeral Home, Law- MUENCHOW EARNS AIR tant TREATABLE risk factors for stroke are; high blood NEWS TO YOU. PLEASE stamp making. They opened mm?-***, timfm paid off," said LaSata, Chairman rence, with the Rev. Wayne Bab- GUIDE FORCE ACHIEVEMENT of the House Appropriations Cor- pressure, cigarette smoking, heart disease, warning signs SHOP THEM FIRST! Communications & Music, across cock of Lawrence United Metho- G ... General Audience rections subcommittee. "The Parental Guidance Some Material may not be suitable for children. MEDAL or history of stroke, and diabetes. from Watervliet High School, in dist Church officiating. There PG . . hard stance the Governor has PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned Air Force Staff Sgt. Kurtis W. 1976 and closed it in 1994. Mr. was no visitation. Cremation has DID YOU KNOW? February is American Heart Month. taken the last few years has R ... Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying or legal guardian Muenchow has been decorated Moser was also involved in Sum- taken place. Memorial contribu- NC-17 No one under 17 admitted. taken our crime level in Michi- with the Air Force Achievement merstock Theatre with Jim tions may be made to Hospice of COMMUNITY HOSPITAL gan to its lowest in 30 years." • * MoviMoutec Hotline folonmes»timer titles & limes Medal. Keech and supported the school Van Buren County. On February 11, the Governor The medal is awarded to indivi- Medical Park Dr.. Watervliet 463-3111 system in many of its endeavors. Mr. Sanborn was bom April 7, ii i ' recommended a budget of $1.57 lift i ®934-SH0W duals for meritorious service, He was a Partner in Education 1925, in Lawrence, the son of km* m billion for corrections, an 8.6 per- acts of courage, or other out- with Watervliet Public Schools Clarence and Cora (Smith) San- i Pipestone at 1-94 iiliiM If cent increase over 1999. The in- • VClC^ ^Cinema standing accomplishments. during 1986 and 1987. bom. He was formerly employed x - ' crease will cover costs asso- He is the son of Roxanne D. and Listen to THE RADIO Hutchlns Funeral Home Mr. Moser served both as at Auto Specialties, Hartford 1 " ||M| ciated with opening 4,172 new stepson of Kimball M. Schmid of 209 8. Main St., WatervUet President and Vice President for plant; loved farming and did so prison beds statewide and (R) Rushmore (R) Watervliet. Faith Evangelical Lutheran most of his life; and enjoyed gar- 8mm SHOPPING SHOW 463-3811 reopening 735 beds at the State Fri-150 430705,535,1200 Fri-100.340,630,M6,1140 His wife, Nicole, is the daugh- Church and School for several dening, ice fishing, and mush- Si 1115,150.430,705.935,1200 Prison of Southern Michigan in iSf-1020 1 00 3 40 6 30,9051140 ter of Evertt Hartwig of Baroda years. He was also on its School room hunting. COURTEOUS SERVICE IN ' ' ' ' : J ' 'M';' • . yrr'-.' vg Jackson. and Judy Heurich of Niles. Board; was a past Director and Survivors include: his wife, : 1 , J * ' £ , '*•#• y't/VSi the other sister •A DIGNIFIED MANNER "This increase to support the [arettes The Sergeant graduated in 1990 on WGMY AM 940 Associate Director of the Van Carolyn (Krueger) Sanborn, i (R) Fri-1.10345 615 845 '125 : from Watervliet High School and . , 'tt - :;S operational costs of opening new SI-1105.1 10.3 45 6 15 3 45 1125 ROLAND T. HUTCHINS, Director Buren Youth Fair Board; an ad- whom he married on December FM 05 305.505,715,915 1150 prison beds, expanding our state , (PG-13) received an associate degree in visor to the Board for the Berrien 30, 1950; his daughters — Janet 5jH105.1 05,305,5 05, 715,915,1150 - facilities and hiring additional 1993 from Lake Michigan Col- County Youth Fair; and served Sanbom of Poway, Califomia, workers," said LaSata, R-St. Special Sneak Preview lege, Benton Harbor. on the commercial and entertain- Katherine Sanbom of Corona, Saturday Nighl Only (PG) 1 Joseph. "In the next year, one October Sly ment committees for the Berrien Calif omia, and Christine San- I" ' i out of every three state workers PifiakyEE This' County Youth Fair. In recent bom of Stevensville; a brother, Fri- 200.425 640 850.11 20 & SAVE! % Sal-710 (R) will be employed in facilities of SI 1130,200,425,640 850,1120 years, he had formed a talent- Myron Sanbom; and many nie- ;,y : >•>'!>>.... mm WSm the Department of Corrections." THE ALL NEW • Every Saturday from 9-1 lam booking agency known as "Mane ces, nephews, and friends. He •TXfSSmSSgSSKJSsmsm CALVIN FUNERAL HOME • •: •'-0 8 E. Main St., Hartford Attractions" and did booking of was preceded in death by: his Me C 31 (R) talent for fairs, festivals, and parents; and a brother, Charles. "iN k bo me Jawbreaker HARTFORD • Save from 40 - 60% OFF 6214101 1: ; other venues. In 1986, he was Fn- 140 3 40.5 40 740 9 40.1140 Fri-1 15.350.630,920.1?00 Sl-1140.140,3 40.5 40 7 40 940 11 40 things you use every day! presented the Maxine Brule LENNIE LEROY SMALL ^ i'.. • / ^ ''/s/'W/y,-,.--- Sal-1015,1 15.350,630,920.1200 Community Leadership Award CINEMA Lennie Leroy Small, 78, of Col- (R) from Community Hospital, oma, died Monday, February 22, Qfbhakespeore Blast from the Past |with NEW SURROUND SOUND, • Shopping center of the airways! LEONARD FUNERAL HOME Watervliet. 1999, at home. ***! (PG-13) One of the best weapons against heart attack in Love Fti-2.10.420.650,900.11 15 SEATING, LIGHTING, 222 E. St. Joseph, Lawrence Despite being a victim of Funeral services will be held at * Fii-2 40.5.10.7 30.9 50.1200 $1 11 45,210.420,650,900,11 15 & PROJECTION!!! • the Shopping Show also airs . 674 8131 muscular dystrophy, Mr. Moser 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at Hut- is right under your nose. * SaM010,240,5 10,730,950,1200 A accomplished many things and * Wednesdays from 9-11 am... chins Funeral Home, Watervliet. * Las Vegas | Fayori.te touched the lives of many people. Burial will be in North Shore Perhaps vou didn t realize thai opening your mouih could stop a heart attack * s-t'tis-Jh-' (pg) Office Space (R) He was co-ordinator for the local Memory Gardens, Hagar Shores. Bui the fad is thai, in many cases, people experience some of the u-arnmR si pis of hean * ANOTHER CHANCE TO SAVE! aitacks — such as lighiness in the chesi. pain thai comes and noes, or shonness of breath while Labor Day Muscular Dystrophy * Fri-215.415,625.825,1025 Fri- 155,355,755 9 55,1155 : VARSITY : FLORIN Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 resJing — days before ihe attack occurs. * $31-1005,1200,2:15,4 15,625,825.1025 > 1155.155 3 55.755 9 55 1155 FUNERAL SERVICE Telethon and appeared every p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral Infonunaiely. they often also experience feelings of denial, or dismiss the signs as "jus indiResbon." * • Shop 8r save at the best of Thev never tell anvone about their symptoms — greaiiy increasing the chance that a hean attack Niteii Dove famfy Film FesM year on the telethon breakaway home. Memorials may be made * : BLUES. : DAVmSON CHAPEL will be severe or even fatal. (PG-13) spots on Channel 28. He was the to Hospice at Home. * 6pm-lam, Saturday * \ Payback (R) * Tue & Wed 6pni South Haven, Coloma, Hartford, 249 E. Center St., Coloma With rarly diagnosis, physicians often can correa blockages or provide treatment thai will * first winner for the state of Mr. Small was bom Decem- aven a major hean anack. ANTZ t Fri 7 & 9 468-3181 * February 27 Fii-250,500. 720,930,1145 Michigan in 1994 of the Personal ber 16, 1920, in Taylor, Arkansas, • So if vou feel any of the eariv symptoms — especially if age. weight, smoking or sedentarv $31-1030,12 40,2 50,500,720.930.11 45 Fti-150.340.530 ^ Sat 4, & 7 WatervJiet, and Bangor! lifestyle already put vou ai risk — see your doctor right away. In this case, using your mouth $31-1035,1 10,150.340.530 Achievement Award, given to the to Levie and Murtice (Sharp) * Ramada Inn, B.H. * * Sun 1 & 5 * (and vour head) can be a lifesaver. outstanding muscular dystrophy Small. He was an Army veteran * * Tues: FREE Popcorn * CaU [616] 637-6397 * 1-94 exit 28 | Saving Private Ryan patient. SHe's All THat m ^ Wed: Senior Citizens I of World War II and a member of * J Fii-130,445,8 00,11 10 (R) .***«• Survivors include: his parents, the Benton Harbor Moose Lodge. * 2 admission * * 4 off admission ^ $1-1000.1 30,445.8 M, 1110 Fii-SjI-7 15.915.1115 Listen to THE RADIO * • Harold and Dortha Moser; and He had worked for Modem Plas- COMMUNITY HOSPITAL * $500 personal limit« "Setting Standards for Excellence Our family. * • several aunts, uncles, and tics for 48 years, retiring in 1988; Medical Park. Watervliet. Ml 49098. 463-3111 'Caring fbr yours. In Professional Care" cousins. He was preceded in * BLACKJACK t and was an avid fisherman, hun- * Visit Our All shows before A Golden Rule Home death by his brother, Harold ter, and golfer. * MONEY WHEEL * 29 W Main St. SHOPPING * 940 Eugene Moser, on August 8,1978. Survivors include: his wife. ROULETTE * Snack Bar For * 6 pm $4:25 Sponsored, by Discover * *• SHOW on WGMY * Stevensville, Lie. No. M3()047 * Great Muchies 621-0178 Great Memories...Great Misic Page 8 The TrI-Clty Record February 24.1999 Madill; and Gary S. Atteberry, Jared Zehm February 24,1999 The TrI-Clty Record Page 9 high honors. FIRST SEMESTER Coloma From Watervliet-David Jef- ENDING JANUARY 28, 1999 Your "Kute Kids"... Community frey Pitcher; Joanna Lynn PRINCIPAL'S LIST Adams, high honors; and Scott The Principal's List includes c Schools Alan Adams. those honor students who have a Deadline near for LMC Receiving a certificate was straight 44A" average. Calendar Michael Ray Kempher of Col- 10TH GRADE scholarship applications oma. Emmalena Gregory, Elizabeth Friday, February 26: BREAK- The liOleta Fyan Scholarship and leadership development cen- FAST-Cereal. LUNCH-Salmon England, Amy Koenigshof, Ash- THESE KUTIES... ley Kolenko, Richard Matheny, Fund, a program of the Library ter that serves as a vital informa- Salad Sandwich. 9th Grade, JV & of Michigan (I^M) Foundation, is tion resource to the Legislature, are Dylan Vance (7) Varsity Basketball at Home Coloma Rebecca Moser, Elizabeth Muel- and Troy Vance (4), len, Justin Noack, Jessica Pier- accepting applications for 10 state government, and citizens of (Winterfest) w/Brandywine, scholarships of up to $300 each 1 the adored sons of son, Carrie Posey, Sara Smith, Michigan. The Library provides 4:15, 6:00 & 7:30 p.m. High School until March 1, 1999. Recipients Duane and Kellie Jonathan Stowers, Amy Wood primary reference and research Saturday, Feb. 27: Cheer- will be chosen by April 1, 1999. Vance of I>awrence GLEN THOMAS GOLDEN... 11TH GRADE services to the state Legislature leading at Home, Regionals, Honor Roll The scholarships are available to and other government agencies and grandkids of of Watervliet was named to SECOND MARKING PERIOD Eric Balsis, Charlena Berry, TBA; Coloma/Hagar Softball all paid full- and part-time and administers state aid to David and Linda Nor- the Dean's List at Western ENDING JANUARY 28,1999 Jessica Boyle, Amy Christian- Signups, Washington Gym, 9 library staff at libraries serving public libraries and federal aid den of Hartford and Michigan University on Dec- PRINCIPAL'S LIST sen, Christopher Cowgill, Daniel a.m.-2 p.m.; Varsity Volleyball populations under 26,000. Appli- for all types of libraries. The ember 11, 1998. He was The Principal's List includes Eberhardt, Jessica Gervais, An- Sue Vance of Coloma. at Brandywine, Conference, 8:30 cants must have the approval of Library of Michigan features honored for his outstanding those honor students who have a thony Gioannini, Sally Gregg, "They are great a.m.; Varsity Wrestling at Com- their library director, who must outstanding collections of scholastic achievement in the straight "A" average. Tiffany Haygood, Jason Moser, kids/' according to stock, Ind. Regionals, TBA. sign the application. Michigan history and genealogy College of Education. 10TH GRADE Kaylynn Oliekan, Tyler Richard- Grandpa Norden. Sunday, Feb. 28: YMCA Bas- "Due to the huge response and is the regional library for Elizabeth England, Amy Koe- son, Dara Smith, Kari Taylor, ketball, High School Gym, 2-6 Tom is a graduate of Water- from the library community, services to the blind and nigshof, Rebecca Moser, Eliza- Jessica Walker, I^xie Watkins, p.m. vliet High School. funds for these scholarships were physically handicapped. The beth Muellen, Justin Noack, Krystle Weeks Monday, March 1: BREAK- recently doubled to $9,000 a year Library of Michigan is located at Jessica Pierson, Carrie Posey, 12TH GRADE FAST-Cereal. LUNCH-Spaghet- by the IJV1 Foundation Board of 717 West Allegan Street in I^ans- Sara Smith, Jonathan Stowers, Alicia Allen, Andrea Arny, Jac- tios or Ravioli. 7th & 8th Grade Bauer earns Trustees," said Jacqueline ing, in the Michigan Library and Amy Wood lyn Bell, Chris Brigham, Joseph Volleyball at Niles, 4:00 p.m. Payne, Executive Director of the Historical Center. 11TH GRADE Camp, Sarah Davis, Natalie Tuesday, Mar. 2: BREAK- academic Foundation. "The scholarships ARENTFAMILY...Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sonnenberg of St. and Dorothy had eight children. The number of descen- FAST-Breakfast Pizza. LUNCH Eric Balsis, Brieanna Bare, DelaForet, Matthew Esquival, Share a photo of your MKute Kids" with your friends, Joshua Fulton, Christina Ga- are awarded three times a year- Joseph hosted a family dinner recently for 64 descendants dants now totals 89, with 86 surviving. -Hamburger w/Everything. 9th honors at Charlena Berry, Jessica Boyle, in August, December and April. neighbors, and relatives who read the Tri-City Record. Make sure Matthew Burghdoff, Amy Chris- jewski, Lisa Gajewski, Heidi of the late Samuel and Dorothy Arent of Coloma. Samuel Grade, JV & Varsity Basketball They may be used to cover you write your kids' names on the back of the picture and in- at Home w/River Valley, 4:15, Purdue tiansen, Christopher Cowgill, Hinkelman, Christine Koehler, Steven Mayr, Rebecca McKie, course fees and materials only. clude any other information about it you'd like to see in the 6:00 & 7:30 p.m.; Coloma Ele- Ryan Anthony Bauer of Hart- Daniel Eberhardt, Jessica Ger- The funds may be used at com- vais, Sally Gregg, Tiffany Hay- Shawn Megna, Melissa Moser, paper, including mom and dad, grandma and grandpa, and so mentary PTO, Media Center, ford was among 5,800 Purdue munity colleges, Internet train- Dr. Seuss birthday to be celebrated good, Jason Moser, Kaylynn Kenneth Schneider, Karla Tacy, on. Send the photo to the Tri-City Record, P.O. Box 7, 7:00 p.m.; 7th & 8th Grade University students who earned ing centers, private training Oliekan, Tyler Richardson, Dara Justin Voit Watervliet, Ml 49098. Pick up the photo after it appears in the Wrestling at South Haven, 4:00 academic honors for the fall 1998 centers, the Michigan Library semester. Smith, Kari Taylor, Stacy HONOR ROLL with "Read Across America Day" paper or include a stamped, self-addressed envelope and we'll p.m. Consortium, or other reputable Thompson, Jessica Walker, Lex- To qualify for the Honor Roll, a Wednesday, Mar. 3: BREAK- To earn the honors, students educational organizations." Coloma Elementary will cele- squares will be sewn into an assisting some classes with their mail it back to you. ie Watkins, Krystle Weeks student must have a GPA of 3.0 FAST-Cereal. LUNCH-Pizza. must have at least a 3.5 semester Previous winners have used brate "March is Reading Month" author/illustrator quilt which costumes. or cumulative grade-point 12TH GRADE and no more than one "C." Citi- Thursday, Mar. 4: BREAK- their scholarship funds to enroll with the theme "Hats Off To will be displayed in the library. The Coloma Elementary staff average on a four-point scale. Alicia Allen, Andrea Arny, Jac- zenship must be satisfactory in FAST-Scrambled Eggs w/Diced in genealogy, computer hard- Reading." Children will have a A parade of children dressed as has challenged its students to Bauer is majoring in mechan- lyn Bell, Chris Brigham, Joseph all cases. Ham. LUNCH-Chicken Nuggets. ware or library collection "hat day" on Monday, March 1. characters from books, songs, or read 10,000 books during the ical engineering. Camp, Sarah Davis, Natalie 10TH GRADE 7th & 8th Grade Wrestling at development and materials- Homeroom teachers will choose nursery rhymes will be held in month of March. IF the children DelaForet, Matthew Esquival, Kristin Alfieri, Sarah Andrews, COMMUNITY Home w/Niles R. Lardner, 4:00 selection classes at their local whether children will bring hats the morning on March 10. Miss meet this challenge, many staff Joshua Fulton, Christina Ga- Terry Ashley, Kermecia Barnes, p.m. community colleges, or attend from home or make hats. Hudecz, our art teacher, will be members will be spraying their jewski, Lisa Gajewski, Heidi Jason Bates, I^aura Boyce, Emi- Friday, Mar. 5: BREAKFAST library-related conferences. All school children in Michi- hair bright colors on April 1. Hinkelman, Stephanie Kaucher, ly Bromagin, Angie Brownfield, --Cereal. LUNCH--Grilled Grace Christian "Thanks to the Board's gen- gan will celebrate Dr. Seuss' bir- Please help your children meet CALENDAR Cheese. 9th Grade, JV & Varsity Joseph King, Christine Koehler, Thomas Brule, Brian Calloway, thday with a "Read Across this goal-READ, READ, READ! erosity, we have been able to dou- Sponsored as a community service by • Steven Mayr, Rebecca McKie, Andrea Chapin, Sarah Collins, Basketball at Berrien Springs, School ble the amount of scholarships America Day" on March 2. On Service News ^ Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill Shawn Megna, Melissa Moser, Sarah Crabtree, Shawn Craw- 4:30, 6:00 & 7:30 p.m. awarded," explained Electronic that day, Coloma Elementary BETHEA GRADUATES FROM Two seats open ik Sen d Community Calendar listings to: Tri-City Record, Box $ Honor Roll Shanta Rheams, Kenneth Schnei- ford, Andre Crenshaw, Ashley students will all be making red BASIC COMBAT TRAINING Library Specialist Patty Cur- FIRST SEMESTER 1998-99 der, Karla Tacy Daugherty, Christin Davis, jJ7, Watervliet, MI 49098; or fax to (616 ) 463-8329. Listings * thoys, who developed the and white hats like those worn by IN KENTUCKY on Hartford SEVENTH GRADE HONOR ROLL David Doneruse, Jill Dorton, must be renewed weekly; deadline is noon Mondays. scholarship program in early Dr. Seuss' "Cat In The Hat." Army Pvt. Kevin D. Bethea Didi Abshagen, Ciara Fox, Jor- To qualify for the Honor Roll, a Amanda Emery, Nicole Feller, Hartford 1998. The Loleta Fyan Scholar- Parents are encouraged to read a has graduated from basic com- School Board dan Grieser*, Bradley Horat*, student must have a GPA of 3.0 Jason Fisher; Going on now, HHS AFTER-PROM PAR Wednesday, February 24, 7-9 p.m., ship is one of the many programs Dr. Seuss book with their chil- bat training at Fort Knox, Ken- By Joe Cheshire BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP DOG CLINIC, Brandon Peppel, Erica Slocum, and no more than one "C." Citi- Joshua Gallert, Michael TY TAKING DONATIONS, sponsored by Public Schools established with a 1990 bequest dren. tucky. The regular school election in Bainbridge Township Hall. Bring dog Peter Smith*, Brent Swisher zenship must be satisfactory in Green, Harriet Haley, Hannah Hartford SADD Chapter. Send dona- from the estate of former state In our library, Mrs. Noland will During the training, the trainee Hartford will be held Monday, license renewal forms to the clinic (fee Calendar EIGHTH GRADE all cases. Heuermann, Kimberly Hocutt, tions to; 115 A School St., Hartford, Ml librarian Loleta Fyan to help have the third- and fourth- received instruction in drill and June 14. Two seats on the Board 49057; or call LeAnne Yarbrough at of $15/male or female dog; $3/unsex- Monday, March 1: MIDDLE Beth Abshagen, Brandon Car- 10TH GRADE Katrina Hudson, Corey James, graders write letters to authors ceremonies, weapons, map read- of Education will be up for elec- ed dog); final day to purchase 1999 ! Michigan's public librarians and 621-2401, eit. 117, for more informa- SCHOOL-7th & 8th Grade Volley- rier*, Leyna Ely*, Robin Hardy, Kristin Alfieri, Sarah Andrews, Ebony Jones, Kristen Maniscal- and illustrators. Each letter will ing, tactics, military courtesy, tion, those of Board Vice Presi- dog licenses is March 1. library staff develop their skills. tion. . ball at Home w/Eau Claire, 5:00 Brianne Jeffries, David Logan*, Terry Ashley, Kermecia Barnes, co, Jared McQuillan, Simon \ include a square of material to be military justice, physical fitness, dent Gary Unrath and trustee To obtain an application or for ENLIGHTENING TEAM...Teacher Laurie Southworth and p.m. HIGH SCHOOL-Athletic Emily McCanse, Brad Molhoek, Jason Bates, Emily Bromagin, Mestre, Michael Milnickel, autographed and returned. These first aid, and Army history and Terry Tibbs. Both are four-year Going on now, SIMPSON FAMILY Saturday, February 27,7 a.m.-11 a.m., more information about the Larry Wirtz, presenting "The Magical World of Science," Boosters Meeting in HS Lounge, Matt Myrick*, Brian Napp*, Angie Brownfield, Thomas Bru- Heather Montey, Tasha Murphy, traditions. terms; both have indicated they MEMORIAL FUND COLLECTIONS, at all PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST, Loyeta Fyan Scholarship Fund, team up to light a fluorescent tube using a high-frequency sponsored by Hartford United !6:3 0 p.m. WOODSIDE CAFE- Tara Truran le, Brian Calloway, Andrea Cassandra Nemethy, Tandy Bethea is the son of Delorse will seek an additional term. 29 Shoreline Bank branches. Call San- contact Patty Curthoys at (517) TERIA-Senior Citizens Lun- NINTH GRADE Chapin, Sarah Collins, Sarah Nicholas, Kathryn Nickels, electric chair during the recent science assembly at Woodside dy Kraemer at 1-800-943-7386, exten- Methodist Men of Integrity, Hartford 373-4466 or the Library of Michi- Bethea of Benton Harbor and Candidates have until April 12, cheon, 1:00 p.m. Melissa Allen, Charity DeRoo, Crabtree, Shawn Crawford, An- Jacob Nunley; Elementary School in Hartford. The Magical World of "Three Men and sion 2746 or 2747, for more informa- United Methodist Church, 425 E. Main gan Foundation website at http:/ Wayne Pollard of Benton Harbor. 1999, at 4:00 p.m. to file a Street, Hartford. Price is by donation. Tuesday, March 2: 9th Grade, Chastity DeRoo*, Sarah Erick- dre Crenshaw, Ashley Daugher- Noberto Ochoa, Stephanie Science is an enthusiastic program aimed at making science tion. /www.libofmich.lib.mi.us/foun His wife, Lavern, is the nominating petition, which will JV & Varsity Basketball at son, Kristen Fleischauer, Lucas ty, Christin Davis, David Don- Owen, Jennifer Post, Chad Pos- fun for students. Woodside Elementary students all enjoyed a Tenor" at da tion/f oimdation.html. daughter of Louis and Juanita require a minimum of 20 signa- Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, now Saturday. February 27. 6 p.m. 1 a.m., Lawrence, 4:30 p.m. RED AR- Fox, Jordan Hart, Brooke Hen- eruse, Amanda Emery, Nicole telli, Anita Pudell, April Saffell, the assemblies and the older students were treated to hands- The Library of Michigan is a Mendel Center Jackson of Benton Harbor. tures. through March 31,5-7 p.m., WALK THE LAS VEGAS NIGHT, fund-raiser for the ROW GYM-Scout Troop #534, nen, Levi Hinkelman*, Jaron Feller, Jason Fisher; Joshua Saleeby, Melissa Saun- on workshops in the afternoon. The Magical World of Science nationally recognized, visible, He is a 1998 graduate of Coloma There are no other issues on HALLWAYS AT WHS, for School District Discover Stevensville Festival, Ramada 3:004:45 p.m. WOODSIDE GYM Horst, Nick Runyon*, Ben Joshua Gallert, Michael ders, Kimberly Schmuhl, Sarah was jointly sponsored by the Woodside PTO and newly form- Inn of Benton Harbor, off 1-94 at Exit electronic and traditional library February 27 High School. this year's election ballot. residents. Details in the walkers head- -Brownies, 3:154:30 p.m. Smith*, David Terhune Green, Emmalena Gregory, Har- Shull, Tara Sieber, Angela 28. For more information, call ed Hartford Foundation. (Carole Kiernan photo) Stand Up for Capstone '99 is quarters near the Supt.'s Office. 10TH GRADE riet Haley, Hannah Heuermann, Smith, Heather Stover, Brian 429-1804. Wednesday, March 3: MID- pleased to present "Three Men DLE SCHOOL-7th & 8th Grade Nathan Barnes, Thaba Boggs, Kimberly Hocutt, Katrina Hud- Tucker, Katrina Walker, Bran- Wednesdays throughout the school and a Tenor" live on Saturday, DID vou KNOW , . ™ Wrestling Jamboree at Hartford, Kylee Grieser*, Adrianne son, Corey James, Ashley Kolen- don Woodward, Vanessa Yanez, RaP year. 6:30-8:30 p.m.. AWANA CLUB, for Saturday, February 27, 7 p.m. (doors February 27, at 7 p.m. at the now dramatically change the outcome for stroke sufferers. open at 6:00), ANNUAL BLACK RIVER 5:00 p.m. RED ARROW GYM- Hinkelman*, Jenifer Nyhuis*, ko, Kristen Maniscalco, Richard Matthew Yops ages 3Vi to grade 8; 7-8:30 p.m. for For ALL your Mendel Center Mainstage loca- Naturally occuring enzymes, called T-PAs, can make a CHAPTER OF DUCKS UNLIMITED DIN Young Americans Self-Defense Rachel Tear* Matheny, Jared McQuillan, 11TH GRADE junior & senior high students, Midway local news ted on the campus of Lake Mich- critical difference for stroke victims if they are ad- Baptist Church and Midway Youth NER BANQUET. Dee's Landing, South Classes, 6:00-8:15 p.m. CEN- ELEVENTH GRADE Simon Mestre, Michael Milnic- Sabrina Carter, Melissa 824 flianges Called "Tax Relief. igan College in Benton Harbor. Haven. Call Tom at 637-8982, The ministered within three hours of the onset of symptoms. House, Red Arrow Highway between TRAL OFFICE-Board of Educa- Rachel Bansen, Krista Bon- kel. Heather Montey, Tasha Mur- Charleston, Annette Crocker, subscribe to the "Perfect Harmony," says the Bend Bar at 468-7881, or B J's Sports DID YOU KNOW? February is American Heart Month. Watervliet & Coloma. The groups will tion Work-Study Session, 7:00 trager*, Heather Faultersack, phy, Cassandra Nemethy, Kath- Christopher Dahms, Antoinette Flint Journal. The Detroit News meet every Wednesday night. Call at 429-8271 for ticket information. Real tax relief comes when you sit down with us. Tri-City Record p.m. Denise Fox, David Kamer*, ryn Nickels, Tandy Nicholas, Davis, Matthew Davis, Ain says "Three Men and a Tenor" is 463-3195 for more information. Friday, March 5: HIGH Nathan Logan*, Andrew Mc- Jacob Nunley; Drew, Jason Ficklen, Bradley i . Saturday. February 27. 7:00 p.m., Call 463-6397 "Magnificent." With dazzling COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SCHOOLr-9th Grade, JV & Varsi- Canse, Austyn Mayfield, Ambria Noberto Ochoa, Jennifer Post, Flowers, Agatha Garey, Mark "THREE MEN AND A TENOR," Mendel harmonies and toe-tapping vocal Medical Park Dr.. Watervliet 463-3111 Wednesdays throughout the school ty Basketball at Eau Claire, 4:30 Murray, Elisabeth Scott* Chad Postelli, Anita Pudell, April Gargano, Grant Hammock, year, 6:30-7:45 p.m., CLUBHOUSE Center Mainstage, Lake Michigan Col- instrumentation, you'll be amaz- p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL-Motiva- TWELFTH GRADE Saffell, Joshua Saleeby, Melissa Lashica Harris, Amanda Hejduk, HftR BLOCK MINISTRIES, for children 2 years lege. Benton Harbor. Call (616) ed at what these four voices can through sixth grade, Watervliet Free 926-1221 for information. tional Assembly, Auditorium, Michael Adams*, Kristen Saunders, Kimberly Schmuhl, Rebecca Hicks, April Hogue, do! They're one part Smothers Methodist Church. 7734 Paw Paw Ave- 8:30 a.m. Claeys*, Gabe DeRoo*, Carmen Sarah Shull, Tara Sieber, Angela April Hunt, Tim Jarvis, Dustin TOM SMITH Brothers, one part Marx Bro- South Haven nue (3/4 mile west of M-140), Water- Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28, Fleischauer*, Kristin Grieser*, Smith, Brian Tucker, Katrina Karp, Elizabeth Knight; Watervliet thers and one part Statler JR. HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNA vliet. Donation for the year is $5/child. Matt Haas, Meghan Hennen*, Walker, Marie Wilson, Brandon April Kroschel, Amanda 616 463-4334 616-637-6164 Brothers, all in one hilarious, Call 463-8280 for more information. MENT, hosted by SMC Fitness & Well- Woodward, Vanessa Yanez Kuelbs, William Loper, Holly Watervliet Ashlee Jeffries*, Josh Logan*, Paw Paw TRACTOR high-energy show. It's an evening Alzheimer's ness Center, Zollar Sports Center. Bangor Stacy Olson, Ann Platz*, Lynn 11TH GRADE Malloy, Eima Mangat, Scott Mc- of clean, fun comedy for the en- Wednesdays, now-March 10, 12:00 Dowagiac. Call (616) 782-1209 or Rudell, Alissa Runyon*, Lindsay Christopher Boyce, James Clure, Thomas McMichael, 616-427-8890 616-657-7722 683-5780. ext. 209, for more informa- Public Schools tire family! noon, "AMERICAN VISIONS" VIDEO Smith*, Jessica Struble, Andrew Burwell, Sabrina Carter, Melissa Brian Morlock, Deanna Morris, Residents tion. SALES SERIES, Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Tickets for the event are on Calendar Tarantino* Charleston, Annette Crocker, Eric Moser, David Muellen, Landmi • Long • Kloti Tractors Boulevard, St. Joseph. Offered at no Monday, March 1: MIDDLE Christopher Dahms, Antoinette Kimyatta Nattee, Ryan Neeley, sale now at the Mendel Center charge to the public. Feel free to bring Three Tuesdays. March 2-9-16, Orchard and Vegetable Sprayers , Enjoy SCHOOL-Volleyball at Home Davis, Jasmine Davis, Matthew Sarah Perpich, Layne Pethick, Box Office. Reserved adult tic- your lunch; coffee will be served. 6:30-10:00 p.m., HEALTH & SAFETY Mowers • Forklifts • Parts CLASSES (Adult CPR, Infant/Child CPR w/Galien, 5:00 p.m. Davis, Ain Drew, Pearl Ellis, ' Jessica Porter, Amber Robinson, ATTENTION GRADUATES kets are $15, students tickets are i Manning on for all makes & First Aid), $12/class plus purchase Tuesday, March 2: SOUTH Jason Ficklen, Bradley Flowers, Jessica Salmon, Rebecca Sani- $10, and tickets for groups of 20 or Open Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sun- Car, Truck & Farm Tires "Snoozeling" days, 1-4 p.m.. or by appointment. of $13 textbook, American Red Cross SCHOOL-Half Day, Evening LSSU Agatha Garey, Anthony Gioan- cki, Jason Scott, Samantha more are $12. Tickets may be NORTH BERRIEN HISTORICAL MUSE- Chapter. 303 Riverview Drive, Benton Conferences; A.M. & P.M. nini, Grant Hammock, Lashica Sibley, Jacob Smith, John Sutton, purchased weekdays from 10 UM. Call 468-3330 for more informa- Harbor. Sunday, March 21, will be CPR Kindergarten Reports. NORTH Dean's List Harris, Rebecca Hicks, April Rachel Toth, Julie Unger, Vicki 621-2001 a.m. to 6 p.m., beginning two tion. for the Professional Rescuer. SCHOOL-Half Day, Evening Lake Superior State University Hogue, April Hunt, Tim Jarvis, Vollrath, Randall Westbrook, Tia hours before showtime; or by 6:30-10:00 p.m., at the same place. Conferences. MIDDLE/HIGH sophomore Korey Lee Manning Dustin Karp, Elizabeth Knight; Whitehead, Brittny Williams, calling the Box Office at (616) Cost is $45 for this class. Call 463-6141 Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m., PRESCHOOL of Watervliet was named to the April Kroschel, Amanda 926-1221. 927-2288 for more information. SCHOOL-Full Day. HIGH Tiffany Wolfe, Nicole Wooden, 69760 Red Arrow STORYTIME. Hartford Public Library. SCHOOL-9th Grade Basketball Lake Superior State University Kuelbs, William Loper, Holly Steven Wooley The Dover House Inn at Carefe/ /nns ofRoyalton has been Stop by the library or call Jill at (616) at Home w/Decatur, 4:30 p.m.; Dean's list for the 1998 fall Malloy, Eima Mangat, Scott Mc- 621-3408 for more information. Saturday. March 6, 4:00 p.m., 12TH GRADE designed with special rooms and features for those with Alzheimer's BLOSSOMTIME FESTIVAL'S BUD s JV Basketball at Home w/Deca- semester. He is majoring in elec- Clure, Brian Morlock, Eric Rockey Adams, Kimberly Ash- disease. The "Snoozeling" room is just one of those special features. PRINCE & PRINCESS PAGEANT, Ber- tur, 6:00 p.m.; Varsity Basket- trical engineering. Moser, Kimyatta Nattee, Ryan Thursdays, doors open at 3:30 p.m. & ley, Courtney Baker, Brian Bar- We'll protect you with Based on a Scandinavian concept, the "Snoozeling" room is a calm rien Springs High School. Tickets are ball at Home w/Decatur, 7:30 To be named to the LSSU Neeley, Sarah Perpich, Layne rick, Justin Biegler, Chris Bor- play begins at 6:30 p.m., COLOMA place, to cuddle up and rest. People who care for those with ATHLETIC BOOSTERS BINGO. Bingo $8 from the Blossomtime Festival Of- p.m. Dean's List, students must attain Pethick, Jessica Porter, Amber chardt, Melissa Briggs, Teleyia Hall. Red Arrow Highway (across from fice, 151 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Wednesday, March 3: MID- at least a 3.5 grade point average Robinson, Jessica Salmon, Brown, Kimberly Buenger, Les- Universal Life. Alzheimer's disease know and understand the difficulty in dealing with Krenek's), Coloma. Call 468-8918 for Harbor. DLE SCHOOL-Volleyball at on a scale of 4.0. Rebecca Sanicki, Jason Scott, ley Caldwell, Andrea Davis, the seemingly meaningless agitation thai, unfortunately, accompanies more information. Home w/Hartford, 5:00 p.m. Samantha Sibley, Jacob Smith, Tasha Demske, Joseph Fardello, this disease. "Snoozeling" helps to calm and settle, without additional Saturday. March 6, midnight (please HIGH SCHOOL-JV & Varsity John Sutton, Rachel Toth, Julie Sonja Fisher, Kylee Groendyk, e re proud to offer a portfolio of preferred Universal Life medication. Now through March 25. "THE ART OF arrive by 11:30 p.m.), "BOWL-A s 1 Volleyball vs. Berrien Springs, Unger, Vicki Vollrath, Randall Bryan Haley, Rachel Harbin, THE QUILT' exhibit. 1839 Courthouse RAMA," fund-raiser for Watervliet Lake Michigan policies from Auto-Owners Insurance Company. TBA. Westbrook, Tia Whitehead, Britt- Bradley Hauch, Michelle Hauch, Get all your Graduation Announcement Museum. Berrien Springs. Hours are Athletic Boosters, Coloma Lanes, Col- At Dover House Inn. quality nas been designed in; special features oma. Scotch doubles format; snacks l Thursday, March 4: SOUTH College lists ny Williams, Tiffany Wolfe, Ste- Krysten Hess, Angela Hutchins, These "Perma Term" products provide low-cost life k Tuesday-Friday. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday supplies at the Tri-City Record... have been built in. not tagged on. We didn't just close off a wing of our ^ & Sunday, 1-5 p.m.. with quilting will be provided; win prizes; cost is SCHOOL-Full Day, Evening ven Wooley Joseph King, Brian Kniebes, im demonstration s being offered each $10/person. A cash bar will be Conferences. NORTH SCHOOL- December 1988 12TH GRADE Lateasha Maddux, Timothy • ALL NEW SELECTION insurance it you die prematflrely, a retii AL. building and declare it an Alzheimer's unit At Dover House Inn, your ^ Saturday. Admission to the quilting ex- available. Call Roger Prince at Full Day, Evening Conferences. Rockey Adams, Kimberly Ash- Mance; loved one will have a patn for wandenng to release anxiety, enclosed • LOW PRICED income if you don't. And, these _ I \ hibit and demonstrations is included in 463-3794 for more information. HIGH SCHOOL-Pre-Festival graduates ley, Brian Barrick, Justin Bieg- Joseph Martin, Sarah Noble, gardens for security, and nutritious meals. This is the place you would k the general admission. The following students from ler, Chris Borchardt, Kimberly • STILL TIME TO ORDER Choral Concert, 7:00 p.m. Todd Pena, Jason Postelli, Shan- flexible policies can be changed ' ~ have designed if you were designing a home for your relative. Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday, March Friday, March 5: SOUTH the Tri-City Area were among Buenger, I^sley Caldwell, An- ta Rheams, Jessica Sager, • SCHOOL COLORS 8 9-10, 6-10 p.m., FIRST AID CLASSES * Wednesday, February 24, 6-8 p.m., SCHOOIi-Half Day For Students the December 1998 graduates at drea Davis, Tasha Demske, Joseph Smith, Jeremy Thiele, as your circumstances change. (Adult CPR, Infant & Child CPR, and • CUSTOM QUANTITIES 9 COLOMA/HAGAR BASEBALL/SOFTBALL & Staff; A.M. & P.M. Kinder- Lake Michigan College in Benton Joseph Fardello, Sonja Fisher, Stacy Thomas, Angela Trongo, Doesn't your loved one oeserve the best You owe it to yourself to ASSOC. REGISTRATION, F.O.P. Lodge Basic First Aid). Van Buren County garten Reports. NORTH Harbor. Jeffrey Ginter, Bryan Haley, Andrew Ulleg, Kristal Walker, • PHOTO ANNOUNCEMENTS Call and ask us about it today! visit. Seeing is believing. (behind Sports Park Soccer fields); Chapter of American Red Cross, 19 S. Receiving associate degrees Rachel Harbin, Bradley Hauch, Saturday, February 27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Center Street, Hartford. Call SCHOOIi-Half Day For Students Amber Walters, Tiffany Warren, • INVITATIONS Washington School Gym. 1-888-621-6456 to register. Payment & Staff. HIGH SCHOOLr-9th were the following students: Michelle Hauch, Krysten Hess, Aurbery Watson, Tomika Webb, in advance. Grade Basketball at Lake From Benton Harbor-Goliath Angela Hutchins, Brian Knie- Trisha White, Jared Zehm • THANK YOUS Michigan Catholic, 4:30 p.m.; JV Hardin Jr., Renee Elaine Hunt, bes, Timothy Mance; • NAME CARDS xylwto-Owners Insurance iiaimnnii Basketball at I^ake Michigan Christopher Frank Jones, Bryan Joseph Martin, Bryan Moss, Life Home Car Business \ Taking Care of Your Disposal Needs IkiNo FroKemftwk* Catholic, 6:00 p.m.; Varsity Allen Prillwitz; Gregory Nice- Sarah Noble, Todd Pena, Jason For ALL your DOVER HOUSE INN I Basketball at Lake Michigan phory Sandu; Steven Del Cal- Postelli, Jessica Sager, Joseph Tri-City Record J Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill ^ houn, with honors; and James local news Catholic, 7:30 p.m.; District Smith, Jeremy Thiele, Stacy 138 N. Main St. Caretel J 3290 Hennessey Rd., Watervliet 463-5588 S Choral Festival at SMC. William Hansen, high honors. Thomas, Angela Trongo, Andrew subscribe to the DON YOUNG Inns of Rovalton From Coloma-Lori Ann Hind- Ulleg, Justin Voit, Kristal Watervliet J OPEN: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; J TO SUBSCRIBE TO INSURANCE AGENCY mon, Kenneth Earl Lester Jr., Walker, Amber Walters, Shanta Tri-City Record 463-6397 J Saturday 7 a.m.-Noon \ THE TRI-CITY RECORD and Phillip Charles Nadeau. Watkins, Aurbery Watson, Call 463-6397 463-6773 323 N. Main St.. Watervliet [616) 428-111U3900 Niles Roao^across from Tne Oaxs Golf Coursp ---- mr mr Mir - in» im* nw ..wW Call 463-6397 From Hartford-Betty Joyce Tomika Webb, Trisha White, I I

Page 10 The TrI-Clty Kecord February ?4,1999 February 24,1999 The Til-City Record Page 11 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Range 20 West, described as fol- OF HEARING lows: Commencing at the North WATERVLIET STATE OF MICHIGAN Quarter post of said Section 31, Want & LPublic Jlotices o PROBATE COURT thence South 01 04'55" West 200.00 TOWNSHIP COUNTY OF BERRIEN feet, thence South 88o55'05" East M must be paid in advance. PUBLIC NOTICE FILE NO. 99-0036-GD-M 123.96 feet to the Westerly right of AD DEADLINE IS NOON MONDAY PUBLIC NOTICE In the matter of Brandon Edgarton, way Une of Interstate Highway 94, PUBLIC NOTICE # WATERVLIET SPECIAL Minor. thence South 01 04'55" West 163.87 CLOSED FOR VACATION CITY OF TO: MicheU Edgarton whose address feet, thence around a 497.96 foot GALA-T-INN RESTAURANT-is TOWNSHIP MEETING is unknown and whose interest in this radius curve to the right, aU along The WatervUet Township Board closing for vacation on February 8 WATERVLIET matter may be barred or affected by said right of way Une, an arc WE LOVE will hold a Special Meeting on Thurs- and reopening on March 25. Thank REGULAR BOARD OF REVIEW the foUowing: distance of 168.09 feet to the end of day, February 25, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. you for 11 great years. AT CITY HALL, PLEASANT ST. NOTICE: A hearing wiU be held on a chord having a bearing of South i MEETING The purpose of the meeting is to o (5-7) Monday, March 8,1999 10 45'08" West and a distance of discuss poUcing with the Coloma April 6,1999, at 9:15 a.m. in the pro- SYNOPSIS 9 a.m. to 12 noon & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. i 167.29 feet, thence North 88o55'05" Charter Township Board. The meet- bate courtroom, St. Joseph, Michi- 11 OPENINGS AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 15, 1999 • 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 9,1999 gan, before Judge Stuart F. Meek, West 269.65 feet, thence North ing wiU be held at the WatervUet o LITTLE RASCALS DAY CARE- Approval of appointment of 4 mem- 9 a.m. to 12 noon £e 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. l05 54'54" West 528.21 feet to the Township HaU, 3901 M-140 Hwy., Jr. on the Petition for Appointment of in Hartford has openings, Monday- bers to construction board of appeals Tentative Factor of 1.0 North Une of said Section, thence WatervUet, MI 49098. Guardian of Minor on Brandon Ed- Friday, from 6 a.m.-5 p.m., for as follows: Jim Benton, Brad For everyone who can't come to garton. East, along said North line and YOUR Eva Baumeister 1-year-olds to 6-year-olds, licensed & Dlouhy, Don Benjamin and Rick the Board of Review, letters received the centerline of Union Pier Road, WatervUet Township Clerk February 16,1999 certified. Call Dawn Bunn, (616) Martin. by March 12,1999, wiU be accepted. 238.18 feet to the place of beginn- (8-1) Debra Sue Smith 621-3096. Approval of appointment of Ken Ban- Thomas P. Yore 7084 Bluestar Hwy., Apt G-2 ing. (6-4) nen to Board of Review. City Assessor Coloma, MI 49038 PARCEL B: Approval of Ron Postelli as Water- (8-2) (616 ) 8494610 That part of thfe Northeast 1995 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER- vUet Township lawyer. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Quarter of the Northwest Quarter COLOMA HIGH SCHOOL...4'Winter Wonderland-Winterfest 1999" candidates for Duke and SI,000 low miles, power locks & win- Approval of completed resolution STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. IS NOTICE Oh FORECLOSURE SALE of Section 31, Township 7 South, Duchess, Prince and Princess, and King and Queen are: (seated, from the left) Lateasha from CWAEDC to proceed with grant ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A dows, tinted windows, AM/FM Default has been made in the con- Range 20 West, described as fol- Maddux, Jackie Bell, Sarah Davis, April Kroschel, Amanda Hejduk, Becca Sanicki, Angie SMILE! i cassette. Need to sell due to death, procurement and construction of the DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OB- ditions of a Mortgage ("Mortgage") lows: Commencing at a point on PUBLIC NOTICE Brownfield, Kim Hocutt, April Saffell; (standing, from the left) James Partee, Bryan Haley, i $11,000. Call 764-8349. Multi-Use TraU with Township por- TAINED WILL BE USED FOR made by RICHARD GERMACK, the North line of said Section 31 Winners of the No Cavity Club are: (8-1) tion match of 35%. WATERVLIET THAT PURPOSE. a/k/a RICHARD W. GERMACK and which is West 238.18 feet from the Joe Camp, Brad Flowers, Carl Garland, Mike Churchill, Marshall Champion, Matt Noble, 1 Approval of agreement of CWAEDC MORTGAGE SALE - Default has oc- MARILYN S. GERMACK, a/k/a North Quarter post of said Sec- and Terry Ashley. Winners will be crowned at halftime of the Coloma/Brandywine basketball o BUILDING MATERIALS funds for the fiscal year 1999-2000 in TOWNSHIP curred in a Mortgage made by Roger MARILYN GERMACK, Husband tion, thence South 05 54'54" East game Friday night. Winterfest 1999 is sponsored by the CHS Student CouncU. the amount of $6693.00. Harrington, a single man, to The and Wife, whose address is P.O. Box o FOR SALE 528.21 feet, thence South 88 55'05" (Carole Kiernan photo) Steel buildings, new, must sell Board of Review Dates: BOARD OF Peoples State Bank, n/k/a Citizens 514, Union Pier, Michigan 49129, as East 269.65 feet to the Westerly i 30x40x12 was $10,200 now $6,990 March 8,1999 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 REVIEW Bank, dated December 7, 1995, and Mortgagors, to NEW BUFFALO right of way Une of Interstate i 40x60x14 was $16,400 now $10,871 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; recorded on December 7, 1995, in SAVINGS BANK, a Federal Savings Highway 94, thence around a 50x100x16 was $27,590 now $19,990 March 9,1999 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 MEETINGS Liber 1723, Page 579, Berrien County Bank, whose address is 45 North 497.96 foot radius curve to the 60x200x16 was $58,760 now $39,990 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The WatervUet Township Board of Records. No proceedings have been Whittaker Street, New Buffalo, right, an arc distance of 290.85 feet Hartford area promotional video gets 1 1-800406-5126 Tax Deadline Extension to February Review wiU meet at the WatervUet instituted to recover any part of the Michigan 49117, as Mortgagee, being to the end of a chord having a o 1 (8-1) 26,1999 - 4:00 p.m. Taxes must be in Township HaU at 3901 M-140 Hwy., debt, secured by the mortgage or any a Mortgage dated August 3, 1994, in bearing of South 37 09'19" West this office and in the Township Trea- WatervUet, Michigan, on the foUow- part thereof and the amount now the original amount of $82,500.00, and and a distance of 286.74 feet, approval of Hartford City Commission TOR SALE surer's hand no later than 4:00 p.m. ing dates: claimed to be due on the debt is recorded on August 8, 1994, at Uber thence South 53053'18" West, aU By Joe Cheshire on the above date. $41,125.39. 1973 MOBILE HOME-with large March 8,1999-1:00 P.M. to 4:00 1652, Page 717, at the Register of along said right of way Une, 891.82 A 7^-minute profession video government agencies and real tivities along with short takes expando, includes stove, refrigera- Next Regular Township Board Meet- P.M. & 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. The Mortgage wiU be foreclosed by Deeds for the County of Berrien, feet, thence North 89056'25" West l o about Hartford and Hartford estate offices, highlights the from many of the classroom ac- tor, AC & deck, at Paw Paw Mobile ing: March 15, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. March 9,1999-9:00 A.M. to noon a sale of the property at pubUc auc- State of Michigan. 74.60 feet, thence North 00 03'35" Park. $3,500. CaU 463-7606. •WatervUet Twp. HaU, 3901 M-140. & 1:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. tion to the highest bidder, for cash, on As of February 17,1999, the amount East 197.38 feet, thence South schools was given the final ap- communities of Hartford and tivities. The annual Strawberry i (8-1) Synopsis prepared by The tentative multipUer for aU March 18, 1999, at 10:00 a.m., local due under the Mortgage, Note, and 89059'12" West 441.10 feet to the proval by the Hartford School Hartford Township with empha- Festival Parade with the Emer- Eva M. Baumeister classifications is 1.000. time, at the front of the entrance on aU other related loan documents (col- West line of said Northeast Board Thursday, February 18. sis on the "quality education" in ald Vanguard Marching Band is PUBLic AUCTION WatervUet Township Clerk Appointments wiU be taken for the the ground floor of the Berrien Coun- lectively "Loan Documents"), is Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, The video, which was produced featured as well. o M place at the schools. On Saturday, February 27,1999, at (8-1) Board of Review Meetings. CaU (616) ty Courthouse, on the North side of NINETY THOUSAND TWO HUN- thence North 00 03'35 East, by the Hartford school system The film shows clips from var- The many lakes and streams of 463-5113. the BuUding, in the City of St. Joseph, DRED SIXTY-SEVEN and 31/100 along said West Une and the 3:00 p.m., there wiU be an auction on and intended for distribution to sity sports and intramural ac- the rural farm country of Hart- the property of PRO Towing located Assessments may be protested by Michigan. The property will be sold ($90,287.31) DOLLARS, including in- centerline of Community HaU ford are featured in the film at 42598 78th Street in Covert, Mich- letter addressed to the WatervUet to pay the amount then due on the terest at TEN and ONE-QUARTER Road, 116.42 feet, thence North 1 PUBLIC NOTICE 0 igan; call (616 ) 764-1440. At the auc- Township Board of Review, P.O. Box Mortgage, together with interest at (10.25%) percent per annum, plus ad- 89 59'27" East 441.10 feet, thence which has the theme of "Hartford Joel Griffin Adam McFarland Uon, we wiU have a 1992 Oldsmobile CITY OF 384, WatervUet, MI 49098. AU appeals 9.25% percent, legal costs, attorney ditional expenses and fees permitted North WWX" East 179.88 feet, -A Quality Community With l Bravada, VIN #1GHDT13W7N270 by letter must be RECEIVED no fees, and also any taxes or insurance by contract. This sum will increase thence East 383.20 feet, thence Free life-saving Quality Schools." o 4619. Starting bid is $3,943.00. WATERVLIET later than 4:15 P.M. on March 9,1999. or other advances and expenses due as additional interest, costs, ex- North 00 03'35" East 360.02 feet, In other matters, the Board ap- 1 (8-1) Patricia Armstrong under mortgage or permitted under penses, and attorneys' fees accrue thence East 238.41 feet, thence proved the hiring of the spring Drs. Ed and Sue Liebenthal and the whole staff PLANNING Michigan law, that the Mortgagee under the Loan Documents and North 05e54'54" West 433.18 feet to mammograms offered 1 WatervUet Township Assessor coaching staff. Staff members HELP WANTED COMMISSION (8-1) pays before the sale. which are permitted under Michigan said North Une of Section 31, You or someone you know may Breast cancer is the second law after February 17, 1999. thence East along said North Une are: Doug Paran, Varsity Girls wish to congratulate the following current members i SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN To Whom It May Concern: The property is located in the City quaUfy for a free life-saving leading cause of death in women POSITION of St. Joseph, County of Berrien, Under the power of sale contained and the centerline of Union Pier Track; Terry Manning, Assistant AppUcation has been made for a mammogram. A mammogram is but, through early detection, 97 i SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN-with Special Use Permit for 310 S. Plea- Michigan, and is described as: in said Mortgage, and the statute in Road, 66.36 feet to the place of Varsity Girls Track; John Smith, of the No Cavity Club. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! the possibility of becoming full time. sant Street, WatervUet, Michigan Lot 21, Plat of Morrison's Addition such case made and provided, notice beginning. the best way to find breast cancer percent of women diagnosed will Varsity Boys Track; Tom Shoe- i Salary: $8.47 (tax no. ll-78-350(W)061-00-5) by Mr. & to the VUlage of St. Joseph, accor- is hereby given that said Mortgage EXCEPTING THEREFROM early, when it is the most treat- survive. BCCCP is a public maker, Assistant Varsity Boys i PUBLIC NOTICE wiU be foreclosed by sale of the mort- Commencing at a point which is Amanda Rodriguez Deadline to apply: March 9,1999 Mrs. Thomas Frazier for the purpose ding to the Plat thereof, recorded able. health program that pays for Track; Al Schmidt, Middle Katie Brinnehl Alan Herriman Apply in writing to: June 20,1885, in Volume 2 of Plats, aged premises at pubUc sale to the South 05o54'54" East 433.18 feet of teaching art work classes with up BENTON Women ages 40 and over who screening exams vital to the ear- School Boys Track; Nicole Nel- Personnel Office to eight (8) people on Mondays, Wed- Page 23, Berrien County Records. highest bidder at the Front Steps of from a point on the North Une of meet certain eligibility guide- ly detection of breast and cervi- Teresa Rodriguez Patrick Brinnehl Johnny Lutz CHARTER the Berrien County Courthouse, said Section which is West son, Varsity Girls Softball; Watervliet Public Schools nesdays and Fridays. During the six months immediate- lines and who are not covered by cal cancer for women who quali- 450 E. Red Arrow Hwy. ly foUowing the sale the property located at 811 Port Street, St. Joseph, (assumed bearing) 304.54 feet Nicole Dollison, Assistant Girls Veronica Rodriguez The present zoning of this property TOWNSHIP an HMO insurance or Medicare fy. Women with no insurance or Naomi Bernthal Lauren Kniebes WatervUet, MI 49098 is R-2, one and two family residen- may be redeemed, unless determin- Michigan 49085, that being the place from the North Quarter post of Softball; Alphonso Chevez, Var- (8-1) tial. ed to be abandoned in accordance of the holding of the Circuit Court for said Section, thence continuing Part B are eUgible for the Breast cash to pay for these services no Larry Larsen BOARD OF o sity Boys Baseball; and Troy Van Hannah Bernthal Laura Zimmerman A pubUc hearing wiU be held on with MCLA 600.3241(a), in which Berrien County, State of Michigan, South 05 54'54" East 101.87 feet, and Cervical Cancer Control Pro- longer have to go without these Tuinen, Assistant Boys BasebaU. TRUSTEES case the redemption period shall be on Thursday, March 25,1999, at 10:00 thence around a 67.00 foot radius MOBILE HOME FOR RENT March 3,1999, at 7:00 P.M. at Water- gram (BCCCP) funded by the vital exams. The Board also accepted a bid Moriah Hathaway-Casey Miriam Bernthal Katherine Romeo IN HARTFORD-Two-bedroom vUet City HaU, 158 W. Pleasant SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR thirty (30) days from the date of sale. a.m. curve to the right, and arc dis- Centers for Disease Control and This free program includes a MEETING OF THE BENTON of $9,350 from Tampa Bus Market i mobile home in smaU park, $425-$500 Street, WatervUet, MI 49098. Dated: 2/11/99 The premises being sold are tance of 112.16 feet to the end of a sponsored t ihe American Can- clinical breast exam, mammo- Jessica Wilburn Emily Miller Bethany Woodward per month. CaU 624-6020 or 621-4241. Written comments wiU be received CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF CITIZENS BANK located at 9300 Union Pier Road, chord having a bearing of South of Tampa, Florida, for a 1986 o cer Society. graphy, Pap test, and pelvic ex- (8-2) TRUSTEES HELD ON TUESDAY, By: Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) Union Pier, Michigan, located in the 42 02'33" West and a distance of 89-passenger school bus. Tampa Anna Yancich Jacob Flowers at WatervUet City Hall, P.O. Box 86, am performed through the local Madelyn Quinones WatervUet, Michigan 49098. FEBRUARY 9, 1999, AT 7:00 P.M. BUSINESS ADDRESS: Township of New Buffalo, Berrien 99.51 feet, thence West, paraUel to Bus Market will pay cash and FOR SALE WatervUet City Planning MEMBERS PRESENT: Supervisor Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. County, Michigan, and legally said North Une, 182.45 feet, thence providers. was to pick up the bus on Mon- Jillian Kiser Billy Leonard Tyler Smithley Boothby, Clerk PhilUps & Trustees o TWO CEMETERY LOTS-in Commission Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) described as foUows: North 00 03'35" East 175.23 feet, Your American Cancer Society day, February 22. Fowler & Hudson Attorney at Law PARCEL A: thence East 238.41 feet to the place JXjujiU 1 Jordan Kiser North Shore Memory Gardens, rea- (8-1) For ALL your strongly recommends ^ wom«n i ^ jp; vs-motl/ Cameron Collins Ty Huffman sonably priced. Please call (616) MEMBERS ABSENT: Treasurer 350 East Michigan, Suite 200 That part of the Northeast age 40 and older have a mammo- Capozio & Trustees Jefferson-Banks Quarter of the Northwest Quarter l Tangle Crumb 637-4613. Kalamazoo, MI 49007 iocal news gram and clinical breast exam Blake McFarland Joshua Huffman & McCausland (2/17, 2/24, 3/3 & 3/10,1999) of Section 31, Township 7 South, See LEGAL NOTICES (8-1) every year and to perform a self LaSata opens The meeting was caUed to order at continued on page 12 subscribe to the Devon Buck Lindsay Vawter Matthew Whitney NOW HIRING 7:00 p.m. foUowed by a sUentinvoca- , Tri-City Record breast exam each month. NEED EXTRA CASH-for sum- PUBLIC NOTICE tion and the Pledge of Allegiance. Ac- To find out if you qualify for legislative office Collin Buck Annalis Bergman Michael Whitney mer vacation or college? Be a House TOWNSHIP OF cepted the minutes of the last regular Call 463-6397 free breast and cervical exams State Representative Charles of Lloyd or Christmas Around the meeting held February 2, 1999, as through BCCCP, please call your LaSata, R-St. Joseph, announced m Becky Drake Bethany Smith Jacob Warrens presented. LAST DAY OF World demonstrator. Now hiring for HARTFORD American Cancer Society at on January 6 that his Lansing of- Granted authorization for CivU Lindsey Drake 1999 season. Earn cash, free mer- fice is open and ready to help con- Blake Lucker John Phillips REGULAR BOARD Service Commission to start pro- (616 ) 349-8719 or 1-800465-5244. chandice, and trips. Call Shirley, stituents in the 79th House 463-5769, after 4:00 p.m. ceedings to establish Patrolmen's REGISTRATION Brad Drake Daniel Holland Chris Frye MEETING supplemental eUgibiUty list. District. (84) FEBRUARY 11,1999 Awarded contracts for demoUtion A toU-free number, 1-888-656- Katie Szakal Regular meeting of the Hartford Alisha Wismer Margaret Stockton of 13 properties. FOR SALE Township Board was caUed to order SCHOOL ELECTION 0079, is available for southwes- Granted authorization to seek Michael Szakal STORAGE SHED-^'x^', two by Supervisor Stephen Shafer at 7:35 tern Michigan residents to con- Joel Griffin Paige Welty demoUtion bids for 323 Pine Street m years old, $500 firm. Call 463-7606. P.M. NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF tact LaSata and his legislative and 1022 E. Main. Deanna Sawyer (8-1) Pledge of AUgeiance. COLOMA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Johnathan Griffin Greg Welty Approved 1999-2000 Medic 1 Sub- staff. RoU CaU: Shafer, Mayhak, Friday, BERRIEN AND VAN BUREN COUNTIES, MICHIGAN sidy Rate of $77,234.00. IHOUR "This is just another way for Brandon Becht Hailey Phebus FOR SALE Nilson, Martin present. News Repor- David Quinones Granted Brookview School permis- people to ask for assistance or ex- H WATER SOFTENER-was $950 ter Joe Cheshire, Zoning Administra- TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: sion to conduct its fifth annual 5K press their thoughts about state i Ashley Becht new, for sale for like new at $250. tor Thomas RUey, Circuit Court Photo Processing Neil Friday Matthew Kalay Run/Walk on May 15,1999. CaU 463-7606. Judge William C. Buhl, Deputy Please Take Notice that ihe Board of Education of Coloma Conimunily Schools. Berrien and Van Buren issues," said LaSata, who was Introduced for first reading the i Kristen Knapp (8-1) Sheriff Dave Walker, Gerrie Heskett Counlies, Michigan, has called a special election to be held in the school district on Monday, March 29, 1999. elected to his first House term in Nichole Duro Carlos Uvalle 1997 Uniform Building Code. plus custom photo enlargements Sexton and Township Resident. November. "I want to make it a i Approved payment of bills totaling Andrew Scheid Motion by Friday, supported by TAKE NOTICE that the following propositions will be submitted at the spccial election: i Shana Efting Brett Hadley $315,444.98. Album prints, computer prints... convenient and free process for Martin. Minutes of January 14,1999, Adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. those needing information." Melissa Agnes was read and approved. Motion car- Mark Efting Michael Marsh The next regular Board meeting 1 RITE AID The 79th District lawmaker ried. BONDING PROPOSAL Make the Hartford your 1-stop wiU be held March 2, 1999, at 7:00 Jackie Eckles Received, place on file Treasurers also can be reached at P.O. Box Amber Rohm Tommy Newnum p.m. shop for prescriptions, patent medicines, HELP WANTED: Immediate Report. Shall Coloma Community Schools, Berrien and Van Buren Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of 30014, Lansing, MI 48909-7514. His Carolyn PhilUps, Clerk Jacob Eckles opening for IN-HOME Motion by Nilson, supported by not to exceed Eight MUlion Nine Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($8,905,000) and issue its general email address is clasata@house. Collen Banghart Adam McFarland Benton Charter Township magazines, greeting cards, beer, wine & CAREGIVERS in your area. Work- Friday. To pay bills as presented. obligation unlimited lax bonds therefor, for the purpose of: Dated: February 17,1999 state.mi.us. Andrew Hess Brandi Mannino Daniel McFarland ing in the home of the elderly. Amount $16,920.20. Motion carried. (8-1) package liquor, toiletries, refreshments, LaSata and his staffers, Kathy Training available. Flexible Motion by Nilson, supported by • erecting, furnishing and equipping additions to and partially remodeling, refurnishing and re- Holcomb and Margaret Boehm- Alexis Pleyer Friday. To spend up to $4900.00 on equipping the Coloma and Washington Elementary Schools, developing and improving the toys, games, gifts, paper products, etc... Danny Rohm Shawn Marschke hours, Competitive wages. ke, are eager to roll up their three computers. Motion carried. sites and playgrounds; i Shifts available. High School CLAIMS NOTICE Rachel Jepson Motion by Friday, supported by sleeves and help area residents. Hope Nygard Shane Marschke Independent Probate diploma or GEO and reliable Mayhak. To purchase cougar moun- HARTFORD "It's going to be a very busy i STATE OF MICHIGAN • erecting an addition to and partially remodeling the North Middle School and developing and Sarah Jepson transporation required. For tain update to window version. The improving the site as required by the addition; i Chuck McClernan Chris Cook PROBATE COURT year and I want to hit the ground more information call (616) cost is $515.50. Motion carried. n COUNTY OF BERRIEN running," LaSata said. "Consti- Joey Jepson Circuit Court Judge William C. STORE Rebecca Nicholas Bethany Marschke 429-3290 or 1-800-690-4424, FILE NO. 99-0088-IE-G • partially remodeling the South Middle School, Ihe former Vocational-Education Building and tuent services is a top priority as Buhl gave an annual report of the ac- Junior High School; and Ext. 819. HEALTH CARE AT Estate of Richard E. Lininger, 302 W. Main St. we enact an agenda that will im- Austin Steffen tivities of the Circuit Court for the Megan Salvano Joel Haynie MLM - deceased, Social Security No. prove the quaUty of life for hard- County of Van Buren Michigan for 314-05-1569. • partially remodeling, refurnishing and equipping the High School, constructing and equipping Jacob Kent the calendar year 1999. working people of southwestern Kaitlyn Wood Jonathon Haynie TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: outdoor physical education and athletic facilities at the High School? 621-6400 Deputy Dave Walker gave a report Michigan." Your interest in the estate may be Samantha Kent on the Van Buren County Sheriff's Jennifer Emory Brier Smithley barred or affected by the foUowing: (Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used Department in partnership with the The decedent, whose last known ad- for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries or other ooeralinB Heather Benham Vine Company. The Vine program expenses.) ' ^ . Kim Emory Miyayla Romeo dress was 2712 Highland Court, St. wiU provide you with quick and easy Joseph, MI 49085, died Dec. 22,1998. Jessica Ruggio i access to offender information. Mandy Bednar Autumn Sweet An instrument dated Nov. 17, 1994, Motion by Friday, supported by II. MILLAGE PROPOSAL. BUILDING AND SITE CALL US TODAY AND i has been admitted as the wiU of the Alysa Lucker Nilson. To have the Supervisor seek Nathan Bednar Elizabeth Haynie deceased. SINKING FUND TAX LEVY bids for the Township Audit. Motion Creditors of the deceased are notified Matthew Kuzma carried. Hunter Thompson Timothy Haynie that aU claims against the estate wiU Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Coloma Motion by Nilson, supported by be forever barred unless presented to Community Schools, Berrien and Van Buren Counties, Michigan, be increased by and the board of Madison Traver i Friday. AU employees wiU be given a DISCOVER WHAT Hannah Baldus Racheal Foote the independent personal representa- education be authorized to levy not to exceed 1.00 mill ($ 1.00 on each $ 1,000.00) on taxable valuation 3% increase tor 1999 starting the tive, Doris K. Lininger, 2712 High- for a period of 10 years. 1999 to 2008, inclusive, to create a sinking fund for the construction or repair Heidi Conrad fiscal year April 1,1999. Motion car- 1 John Baldus Josiah Jones land Court, St. Joseph, MI 49085, or to of, school buildings; Uie estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millai-e is ried. i both the independent personal approved and levied in the 1999 calendar year is approximately $201,800,137 Nathan Conrad Motion by Friday, supported by Cyndy Win/ieJd Deanna Heminger Elyiah Truer Steven Jones representative and the Berrien Coun- i Martin. To pay Joe Cheshire, a repre- Co-owner REAL ESTATE Co-owner . ty Probate Court, St. Joseph, (Pursuant to State law, expenditure of the building and site sinking fund proceeds must be audited, and Amanda McFarland sentative on the Medic 1 Board, to CHS, GfU. Assoc. Broker Julie Truer Justin Dodd i Michigan 49085, within 4 months of the proceeds cannot be used for teacher, administrator or employee salaries.) GUI. Reultor report to the Hartford Township the date of publication of this notice. fles. 468-8275 Tracy Brooks Board. Pay wiU be the same as Plan- Res. 468-4609 Melissa Isbrecht Bryan Edwards i Let us beip make Notice is further given that the estate THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE EUG1B1 E TO VOTF ning Commission members effective VM 934-6957 VM 934-6925 ycwr wedding dream a reality! wiU be thereafter assigned and dis- AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 29 1999 IS MONI.AV Kailee Weberg 1 [email protected] SHOULD BE [email protected] Jacob Isbrecht Ethan Benham immediately. Motion carried. Our bndal experts can show tributed to the persons entitled to it. MARCH I, 1999. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAV Motion by Nilson, supported by www.cbtandc.com' www.heminger.com i ycu bow easy creating.a perfect Kathleen Kinney Bowman (P34254) MARCH 1,1999, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION Y' Kristen Weberg Brandon DeFord Andrew Benham wedding can be. We also feature: Friday. To adjourn. Motion carried. 317 Center St., P.O. Box 465 i Adjourned at 10:30 P.M. South Haven, MI 49090 Robbie Johnson BD1DE & GDQOM RespectfuUy submitted by: To register, visil any Secretary of Stale branch office or your county, city or township cleric's office Persons TOWN & COUNTRY Chris DeFord i (616) 637-1151 p anmng lo register with the respective county, city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on whichT ii] from McPhersons Helen Mayhak COLDUieiX (8-1) clerks offices are open for registration. wiucn me Beautiful invitations and accessories for Hartford Township Clerk 4891 Wil-0-Paw Drive, Coloma i a pcnocal expression of your love. Hartford, Michigan BANKER • i Tri-City Record NEXT REGULAR BOARD Counties™ ic^ " 8iVCn ^ 0rder ^ °fB"'Ci"i0n ^ C0l0ma -1 Van Buren (616) 468-7986 or 429-6622 138 N. Main St, WatervUet MEETING homes @ cbtandc. com 19 W. South St., Hartford 621-6441 ^ MARCH 11,1999 i __J63^397 MORE LEGAL NOTICES J (8-1) 9e Htirninn ImilElMMMlJEElJljllllEEEElIlllUJlJlMlUlEIElli ON PAGE 12 Secretary. Board of Education I i ) I FrK^ty Record l< ebruary U, \m lution and bringing it to the centerline of Community HaU House floor. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default has been made in the con- Road, 116.42 feet, thence North February 24,1999 The Tri-City Record Page 13 to get basic job skills through on- Continued from page 10 0 , "The public deserves a thor- ditions of a Mortgage ("Mortgage") 89 59 27" East 441.10 feet, thence no individual stats being avail- falo on Monday (15-6, 15-0) and Van Buren the-job training " Barry Cargill, ough discussion on this issue," made by RICHARD GERMACK, North OO^^" East 179.88 feet, l able at press time. Galien on Tuesday (15-8,15-4). Small Businest^ Association of Middaugh said. "Elected offi- of beguuiing; a/k/a RICHARD W. GERMACK and thence East 383.20 feet, thence Spoils &. (JulJoo'i Jlews County Chapter North OO'GB'SS" East 360.02 feet, Coloma vollevball Combined statistics for the two Michigan's (SB\M) Vice Presi- cials should be accountable on MARILYN 8. GERMACK, a/k/a J TOGETHER WITH an ease- ^ matches saw Ann Platz with 12 dent for Govenunent Relations. this important matter." ment for ingress and egress over a MARILYN GERMACK, Husband thence East 238.41 feet, thence North 05o54'54" West 433.18 feet to o 1 , UPCiate points, 25 kills, and 16 digs; Ked Cross news But a higher minimum wage 66.00 foot wide private road, and Wife, whose address is P.O. Box HCR 1 was introduced on the said North Une of Section 31, Coloma s girls varsity vol-. Kristen Sweet with 25 assists, 15 slams the door shut on these opening day of session. The known as York Road, which is 514, Union Pier, Michigan 49129, as for March described as foUows: Commenc- Mortgagors, to NEW BUFFALO thence East along said North line ley ball team defeated River points, seven aces, and 22 digs; beginning workers by making it resolution requires House and and the centerline of Union Pier CLASSES ing at a point on the North line of SAVINGS BANK, a Federal Savmgs from the Valley by scores of 15-12, 8-15, Angela Sweet with 12 points, nine too expensive to offer entry-level Senate approval, where a two- said Section 31 which is 238.18 feet Bank, whose address is 45 North Road, 66.36 feet to the place of 15-12, 9-15, and 15-13 last week in kills, and 10 digs; Austyn May- The following classes will be of- positions." thirds vote is needed to kill the West of the North quarter post of Whittaker Street, New Buffalo, beginning. fered from 6-10 p.m. at the Van EXCEPTING THEREFROM Lakeland Conference action, field with seven kills and four Cargill said the purported goal pay hike. Proposed raises auto- said Section, thence South Michigan 49117, as Mortgagee, being lieaders for the Lady Comets digs; Jenifer Nyhuis with six Buren County Chapter of the East 528.21 feet, thence i Mortgage dated August 6, 1991, in Commencing at a point which is PRESSBOX of a minimum wage hike-helping matically take effect unless both were Ebony Jones with 12 blocks points, two kills, and 20 digs; American Red Cross, 19 S. around a 133.00 foot radius curve the original amount of $310,000.00, South East 433.18 feet By Mike Leith workers and their families chambers specifically rejected from a point on the North line of and six kills; Stacy Thomas with Krista Bontrager with six assists, Center Street, Hartford: to the right, an arc distance of and recorded on August 7, 1991, at escape poverty-is worthy. "But them by February 1. said Section which is West 17 blocks and 17 digs; Heidi 10 points, and 15 digs; Adrainne Monday, March 8-Adult CPR; 222.65 feet to the end of a chord Uber 1471, Page 295, at the Register it's not fair that employers bear "I'm here to work hard for the having a bearing of South of Deeds for the County of Berrien, (assumed bearing) 304.54 feet Hinkelman with 23 blocks, 12 Hinklemann with nine digs; and Tuesday, March ^-Infant & Child M the burden of fighting poverty by people back home," Middaugh 42*02'33 West and a distance of State of Michigan. from the North Quarter post of digs, and seven kills; along with Rachel Bansen with five points CPR; Wednesday, March 10- having a government-mandated said. "No pay icrease is neces- 197.54 feet, thence West 182.52 As of February 17,1999, the amount said Section, thence continuing Comets split but Marquardt had 10 points as well; South OSWM" East 101.87 feet, while Jake Grimes added Natalie DelaForet's nine blocks, and 12 digs. Basic First Aid. minimum wage hike enacted," sary at this time." feet, thence North 00*03'35" East due under the Mortgage, Notes, and maintain two-game ^ 10 digs, 13 kills, and 19 points. All three classes are $35; any 66.00 feet, thence East 182.45 feet, all other related loan documents (col- thence around a 67.00 foot radius Grace Christian, with a 21-8-5 he said. "Workers raise them- curve to the right, and arc two classes are $28. thence around a 67.00 foot radius lectively "Loan Documents"), is lead in Lakeland Hartford coach Ken Dietz was record on the year, will have selves out of poverty with educa- distance of 112.16 feet to the end of hosted Holland Calvary Monday, Call 1-888-621-6456 before 2 p.m. tion and job training opportuni- curve to the left an arc distance of THREE HUNDRED FORTY- The Coloma Comet varsity has- pleased with the way the seniors LaSata 112.16 feet to the end of a chord THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUN- a chord having a bearing of South Bowl-A-Roma Feb. 22, for its final home match on March 8 to register. Payment ties. Ironically, increasing the 42o02,33" West and a distance of ketball team dropped a 66-40 non- on his team got to end their last having a bearing of North DRED TWENTY and 71/100 conference decision to St. Joseph home game. 44They have all this season. Grace traveled to in advance, please. minimum wage reduces small- co-sponsors 42#02,33,, East and a distance of ($343,520.71) DOLLARS, including in- 99.51 feet, thence West, parallel to is March 6 # , said North line, 182.45 feet, thence last week but the Comets then worked very hard this year and Hartford on Tuesday and will BLOOD DRIVE business job opportunities, 99.51 feet, thence North 05 54 54" terest at TEN and ONE-QUARTER The third annual Bowl-A-Roma North (Xm^" East 175.23 feet, came back to defeat conference stuck with me while having to again be on the road Friday, Feb. A blood drive will be held on especially during economic Republican plan West 535.05 feet to said North line (10.25%) percent per annum, plus ad- sponsored by the Watervliet of Section 31, thence East along ditional expenses and fees permitted thence East 238.41 feet to the place rival I^akeshore 58-36 to maintain learn a completely new system,'* 26, for a match against Eau Monday, March 15, from 10 a.m.- downturns when entry-level jobs Athletic Boosters will be held on said North line, 66.36 feet to the by contract. This sum will increase of beginning; a two-game lead going into the he stated. <4And it really made Claire. 3:45 p.m., at Bangor High School. are most desperately needed." to slash TOGETHER WITH an ease- Saturday, March 6, at Coloma place of beginning. as additional interest, costs, ex- last two weeks of the regular me feel good that they all got to DISASTERS TAKEN CARE OF ment for ingress and egress over a Lanes, with a $10 per person ALSO EXCEPTING THERE- penses, and attorneys' fees accrue season. pi y together and have some fun Six families that had home income tax FROM That part of the Northeast under the Loan Documents and 66.00 foot wide private road, a charge. Bowling starts at mid- In the game against the Bears, out there," he added. fires were assisted in January House approves Michigan residents will save Quarter of the Northwest Quarter which are permitted under Michigan known as York Road, which is night. Please plan on arriving by Last chance for described as follows: Commenc- the Comets fell behind 11-8 after Meanwhile, earlier in the week and February. Thank you to all more than $3 billion after the of said Section 31, described as law after February 17,1999. 11:30 so we can get the lanes all ing at a point on the North line of the first quarter before dropping the Indians dropped a tight one to Coloma/Hagar Red Cross volunteers. resolution to state House on February 2 ap- foUows: Commencing 971.80 feet Under the power of sale contained set up and be ready to start bowl- South 0#01'50" West of the Nor- in said Mortgage, and the statute in said Section 31 which is 238.18 feet to a 26-14 deficit at the half. Col- Lake Michigan Catholic by a HOUSEHOLD ITEMS NEEDED proved legislation reducing the West of the North quarter post of ing at midnight. thwest comer of the Northeast such case made and provided, notice oma was also outscored 40-26 in 50-48 score. Things started out Baseball/ The Van Buren Chapter of the reject pay raise state income tax to its lowest said Section, thence South Bowling will be a ''Scotch Quarter of the Northwest Quarter is hereby given that said Mortgage the second half to never make the good enough as Hartford built a \merican Red Cross is always in On January 26, the state House level in 30 years. will be foreclosed by sale of the mor- OS'WW East 528.21 feet, thence Doubles" format. There will be a of fractional Section 31, thence game close. 14-12 first-quarter lead before be- Softball leed of household items for bur- overwhelmingly approved a State Rep. Charles LaSata co- South (TOIW West 116.30 feet, tgaged premises at public sale to the around a 133.00 foot radius curve cash bar, with snacks provided to the right, an arc distance of The Comets shot just 25% from ing held to just three points the louts. However, we do not accept resolution turning down a propos- sponsored the legislation which thence East 441.10 feet, thence highest bidder at the Front Steps of anci rizes 222.65 feet to the end of a chord the floor and hit 8 of 13 free whole second quarter before the HARTFORD'S JAKE GRIMES (^24)...drives to the basket as P Siven out. Come and Association electrical items and clothing, ed legislative salary increase, will cut the personal income tax North OTOW East 116.92 feet, the Berrien County Courthouse, thence North 89#59,55" West 440.36 located at 811 Port Street, St. Joseph, having a bearing of South throws. Meanwhile, the Bears Indians came back to take a lead Watervliet's Eric Prince (^10) tries to stop him from doing so. some fun! 'lease call in advance with any said an area lawmaker who voted rate from 4.4 percent to 3.9 per- 42o02'33" West and a distance of feet to the place of beginning; Michigan 49085, that being the place went to the line 31 times and with under a minute left to play, Grimes scored nine points in the Indians' 50-33 victory while registration ionations and/or questions: 1- to reject the pay raise. cent over five years, beginning in 197.54 feet, thence West 182.52 ALSO That part of the Northeast of the holding of the Circuit Court for made 22 of them. The first nine But then LMC scored the rest of Prince scored 11 points for the Panthers. (Mike Leith photo) The last times to register 6-16 188-621-6456. State Rep. Mary Ann Mid- 2000. feet, thence North (Xm^" East Quarter of the Northwest Quarter Berrien County, State of Michigan, fouls of the game were called on the points for the game to take year-olds who want to play for daugh said House Concurrent "This is a good, fiscally respon- of Section 31, Township 7 South, on Thursday, March 25,1999, at 10:00 66.00 feet, thence East 182.45 feet, the Coloma/Hagar Baseball/ thence around a 67.00 foot radius the Comets. the win. to the very end. Danny Iliff led through the course of his career Grace Christian Resolution 1 turns down the raise sible tax cut for families, Range 20 West, described as a.m. Softball Association will be: follows: Commencing 387.00 feet The premises being sold are "curve to the left an arc distance of Jerry Partee led the Comets Hartford had four players in the way for the Panthers with 20 at Watervliet, Lake Michigan Mumnum wage recommended last fall by the workers, and taxpayers," said 1112.16 feet to the end of a chord School Wednesday, Feb. 24, F.O.P. State Officers Compensation East of the Northwest comer of located at 9300 Union Pier Road, with seven points, including two double figures as they all had 12 points and eight assists; Kurtis Catholic, and Coloma. LaSata, R-St. Joseph. "Working the Northeast Quarter of the said Union Pier, Michigan, located in the jhaving a bearing of North Lodge (behind the Sports Park hike would hurt Commission. The Commission o treys. Anton Duncan had six points apiece. That included Jake Gear had 16 points and 10 re- men and women will get to keep Northwest Quarter, thence South Township of New Buffalo, Berrien ;42 02'33" East and a distance of Three Hartford volleyball Soccer fields), 6-$ p.m.; also suggested increases for top ;99.51 feet, thence North 05o54'54" points and 13 rebounds, Jeff Grimes, Brian Shindeldecker, bounds; R.J. I^For had 15 points The Lady Patriots played two more of their hard-earned money 250.90 feet, thence West 20.00 feet, Countv, Michigan, and legally Ginter had six points, James Jason Marquardt, and Mike and four steals; while Abe Saturday (last day of registra- entry-level job officials in the executive and described as follows: • West 535.05 feet to said North line wrestlers post matches last week and won them to do with as they please." thence South 540.00 feet, thence Partee and Scott Clements each Tate. They were really hurt at Chapin added eight points and tion), Feb. 27, Washington School judicial branches. East 40.00 feet, thence North PARCEL A: of Section 31, thence East along both. Grace defeated New Buf- Gym, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The legislative package to roll said North line, 66.36 feet to the had five points, while Joe Camp the free-throw line as they con- eight rebounds. District titles growth "I ran for this job knowing 790.90 feet to the North Section That part of the Northeast The Hartford wrestling team the income tax back to 3.9 per- place of beginning. added four points to the cause. nected on just 8 of 19 attempts. Watervliet will have played Smali-business owners fear a what it paid," said Middaugh, line, thence West 20.00 feet to the Quarter of the Northwest Quarter had three wrestlers advance at cent, coupled with the other 24 place beginning; of Section 31, Township 7 South, ALSO EXCEPTING THERE- In their game against the Lan- Hartford is now 9-8 overall and Bangor by the time you read this ;tate minimum wage hike, pro- R-Paw Paw. "People in south- the Division IV Individual tax cuts since 1994, adds up to $11 ALSO Commencing 683.84 feet Range 20 West, described as FROM That part of the Northeast cers, the Comets got out to a 12-7 84 in the conference. The Indians before hosting Decatur next xvsed bj Democratic legislative west Micliigan fiink legislators Quarter of the Northwest Quarter District last Saturday held at billion in taxpayer savings bet- South O'OIW West of the Nor- follows: Commencing at the first-quarter lead and then used will travel to Bridgman this Fri- Tuesday, March 2. Your Hometown Dealer! eaders would make it too expen- are adequately compensated and ween 1994 and 2004. thwest comer of the Northeast North Quarter post of said Section of said Section 31, described as Lawton. Those included Muzzo- o foUows: Connaencing 971.80 feet an 18-10 spurt to take a 30-17 day, Feb. 26, before traveling to Hi sive to take a chance on entry- I agree." Quarter of the Northwest Quarter 31, thence South 01 04'55" West o Comets win team mil Khan at 135 pounds, James o , South 0 0r50" West of the Nor- halftime advantage. The Comets Lawrence next Tuesday, March evel workers. The freshman lawmaker prais- TO SUBSCRIBE TO of said Section 31, thence South 200.00 feet, thence South 88 55 05" Moore at 140 pounds, and Chris thwest comer of the Northeast then went on to outscored the 2. "Entry level jobs offer oppor- ed House Republican leaders for THE TRI-CITY RECORD O-OIW West 93.00 feet, thence East 123.96 feet to the Westerly District wrestling Moore at 145 pounds. They will South 8905S'21" East 367.00 feet, right of way line of Interstate Quarter of the Northwest Quarter Lancers by a 28-19 edge in the se- Ponthpr h^ckpfhsall unities for an unskilled worker allowing open delxate on the reso- Call 463-6397 of fractional Section 31, thence title all compete at the Division IV In- thence North OTOW East 93.00 Highway 94, thence South o cond half to win going away. a dlllilcr OdSKciDdll OmW West 163.87 feet, thence South 0 0r50" West 116.30 feet, The Coloma Comets varsity dividual Regional this Saturday, loo feet, thence West 367.00 feet to the Coloma shot 45% from the floor Update Le u thence East 441.10 feet, thence wrestling team won the Division Feb. 27, at Gobies. place of beginning; around a 497.96 foot radius curve and hit 5-8 free throws. Anton The Watervliet varsity basket- Chtyslet - LPlymoulli - ] ALSO Commencing 407.00 feet to the right, all along said right of North OWSO" East 116.92 feet, III team wrestling championship oclge & now fjeep thence North 89059'55" West 440.36 Duncan led the way with 17 points ball team played better this week Watervliet East and 521.98 feet South «if the way line, an arc distance of 168.09 over Hamilton for its second con- NEW VEHICLE SALES USED VEHICLE SALES Northwest comer of the Northeast feet to the end of a chord having a feet to the place of beginning: and 15 rebounds; Jerry Partee but still did not put a win in the secutive title an1 d the third in the volleyball update Large Selection Professionally Reconditioned Quarter of the Northwest Quarter bearing of South lOMS'OS" West Tax Parcel Number: had 14 points, including two books as the Panthers fell to Paw ^"foiu-years BUSINESS CARD BULLETIN BOARD 11-13-0231-0042-15-9 The Watervliet girls varsity of said Section 31, thence East and a distance of 167.29 feet, treys; Allen L«e had 12 points Paw 7940 before dropping a con- ^ Comets ' le(i a 54.34 win Factory Trained Technicians c , The redemption period shaU be SIX volleyball team posted a 15-7, PARTS & SERVICE io place your Business Card on the Bulletin Board, call 463-6397 417.30 feet, thence South 269.00 thence North 88 55 05" West 269.65 o (6) MONTHS from the date of the and rune rebounds; Joe Camp ference game to Hartford by a ^th 10 wins in the championship 14-16,15-11 win over Galien in its 463-5656 feet, thence West 417.30 feet, feet, thence North 05 54'54" West had five points; James Partee 50-33 score. round against Hamilton Those Business Cards printed at the Tri-City Record, from per thousand thence North 269.00 feet tc the 528.21 feet to the North line of said foreclosure sale, unless determined final conference match of the 463-5213 OR 463-6329 SeVe In g me place of beginning. Section, thence East, along said abandoned in accordance with MCLA ci. viT £",?• r ^ winners included Matt Fryling at season last week. Leading the § 600.3241a, in which case the assists; while Kevin Wilbams ad- against the Redskins, the Pan- 3 Ashley at 119 HOURS: M (8-6) • Tu-Thur (8-6) • Sat (9-2) Tax Parcel Numbers: North line and the centerline of 10 poundsS) Ken Lady Panthers were Jessie Leith 544 N. Main Downtown Watervliet redemption period shall be thirty 01 3 11-13-02314042-15-9 Union Pier Road, 238.18 feet to the Tv! ^ P ^* and five assists, there were ju^ outmanned and p0undS) Brian Thomas at 130 wit««.h 11 onune aucace, siaiAx killsiuiis, threniree 11-13-0231-0042-04-3 place of beginning. (30) days from the date of such sale. The Comets had pretty good fell behind quickly. They never pounds Aubury Watson at 160 blocks, and one dig; Nicole Repair Service ONLY! Dated: February 17,1999 Mufflers * Brakes • Shocks • Struts * Drive Shafts • Steering *CV Shafts 11-13-0231-0042-07-8 PARCEL B: ga 0 ed r 0m ther ev€ 11-13-0231-0026-00-5 That part of the Northeast MORTGAGEE: r r :^ i . " * !} -pounds,ToddPemmnw^'^uhy with onr^-aWThvo "Lower Prttes Under Your Car!" way through and coach Bill though toey did some pretty good and steVe Wooley at the digs; Jen Olmsted with one ace, The redemption period shal be SIX Quarter of the Northwest Quarter NEW BUFFALO SAVINGS BANK Jim Dudley Automotive 45 NORTH WHITTAKER STREET Gillespie felt they played pretty things throughout the game. heavyweight class. Both Brian 15 kills, and two blocks; Tina <;=• (6) MONTHS from the date of the of Section 31, Township 7 South, foreclosure sale, unless determined Range 20 West, described as NEW BUFFALO, MICHIGAN 49117 smart basketball. Anton Duncan WatervUet shot 40% from the Barrick and Brian Thomas not- Kibler with three kills and two Washers • Dryers follows: Commencing at a point Drafted by: fired up the place with two nice floor and hit 10-19 free throws PRO MUFFUei BRAKE abandoned in accordance with MCLA ched their 100th wins in their blocks; Beth Iliff with two aces, CaKareCenfer Jeffrey D. Swenarton, Atty. highlight dunks, with the last one Eric Leith had five points, Steve Ranges • Dishwashers N* Gwton aMJcrr*)MS»vc» § 600.3241a, in which case the on the North line of said Section 31 careers during the meet. Coach seven kills, one block, and one which is West 238.18 feet from the (P-45480) Whirpool Ken mo re Only Complete Automotive Spedslist redemption period shall be thirty coming on an alley-oop with just Sloan had four points, while Becht was proud of all his dig; Kate Geisler with 23 assists (30) days from the date of such sale. 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Page 14 The Til-City Record February 24,1999 face. Nighttime tempera- Historical Trivia Curtis Coats completed the tures in the teens and single Question: Paw Paw l^ke creation of the islands in the digit numbers persevered, has its own watershed of ap- southwest end of the lake. For honors with a 177 game. Chris February 24,1999 The Tri-City Record Page 15 This is the Sherwood and Ellinee Bays proximately 5000 acres. What the first time, lots on Paw SMC hosts Shockley followed closely behind and took second high series became locked in ice, but the major watershed of south- Paw Lake were marketed as (his season's best) of 721 and high Adam Smith (bowling his sea- "true story" honors with a 436 and second high strait between the south and western Michigan includes building sites for all-weather basketball game of 269. Joey Baker was also son's best) with a 514 series and game honors with a 175 game. hot with a 680 series, third high north basins of the lake re- the Paw Paw Lake Water- residential housing. 209 game. on his huge buck ii tournament Taking third high game honors game of 246, and "star of the \VMfl mained open, as did the shed? Answer next week. Source: R.L. Rasmussen, When it comes to deer tales, m with a 142 was Mike Champion. week" for bowling a whopping waters of the south basin. Answer to last week's ques- Paw Paw Lake-A 100 Year For the gals, Amanda Hazen whitetails probably produce Feb. 27 & 28 Britani Spencer took high 142 pins over his average for a Channels refroze, but the tion: The great depression of had a 475 series and second high more excitement than any other Resort History; 1890s-1990s. A junior high school boys bas- series honors with a 326 and high series. Mark Gargano continued open waters belie the per- the 30s followed by World War game of 191, Kara Reed had se- big game animal in North Amer- p.13. ketball tournament will be hosted game honors with a 111. to keep the lanes warm with third i sistence of winter in their in- II and the flood of 1947 dimin- Information provided by the Paw cond high series of 471, and ica. For months, however, deer by the Southwestern Michigan MAJORS high series of 649 and second high Jessica Becker had third high GORDON CHARLES sistence that spring is near. ished interest in Paw Paw Paw I^ke Association. I^ke level hunters from all over the world College Fitness and Wellness Brian Shockley took high series game of 254, which were both his series of 450 with top game of 200 Water levels continue to Lake. What one business in and rainfall recorded by Ray Dlouhy. have been focusing their atten- ..w~now., I couldn't risk having it in ported him during the whole, un- Center on Friday and Saturday, honors with a 571, which is his season's best. Others over 500 for (both were her season's best) and drop from 622 feet 0.24 inches 1/2 PRICE Coloma helped greatly to February 27 and 28. The event season's best series, and he also non on Michigan, now acknow- my home," he said, for fear of fair controversy. For that rea- series or 200 for game were Jus- was also "star of the week" by 4l on the 17th to 621 feet 11.76 in- ledged for producing the world's having it stolen sometime. It will son, you are getting the true stimulate subsequent devel- will take place in the Zollar bowled his highest game of the tin Hook with a 621 series and 225 bowling an impressive 102 pins record whitetail buck during the become an authentic head story" on his huge buck. ches on the 21st. On the 22nd opment? Cecil Potts built Sports Center on the Dowagiac season with a 225 game. The 225 game, Tristan Finch with a 589 over her average for a series. campus. 1998 bowhunting season. mount, however, but will allow local folks were greeted with Deer Forest Amusement game took high game honors for series and 238 game, Jared Mc- Lori Torp had her season's high iPens, pencils SALE By now, everyone with any in- the huge rack to be removed for a partly sunny sky while the Park with an outdoor animal The event, dubbed the "Snow- the week. Taking second high Quillan with a 557 series and 203 game of 178, which was third high terest at all in deer, knows the not only safety as well as to take PAW PAW LAKE early morning temperature zoo. It was the first of its kind ed Out Shoot Out," is for seventh- series honors was Mike Milnickel game, Chris Dahms with a 546 for the day; and Toni Knight had achievement was that of Mitch jt to expected future showings. hung at minus 17.8° (Celsius, in this area and became ex- pads plinteJ with and eighth-grade boys. with a 532 and second high game series and 214 game, Gregg her season's best game of 124 and Rompola of Traverse City. Ignor- Although still being pursued by that is ... which equals zero tremely popular. On summer "The blizzard of '99 abbrevia- with a 213. Woodward with a 536 series, and series of 338. ing the fact that it was Friday the virtually every outdoor magazine ALMANAi. «f i ^ C-rN o Fahrenheit). Never-the-less, weekends, thousands of peo- you'i name at the ted the season for many area junior high teams and this com- 13th, he finally ended up putting a for his story, "I'm through with Hemember Valentme Day. ice ^ the bays remains too pie headed for Deer Forest petition will help fill the void," fatal arrow into the 263-pound newspapers," Rompola stated. A thin skin of ice encased the thin for ice fishing and too sought lodging and res- ^Reco'id Coloma Lanes whitetail he had been following That, however, doesn't include entire lake. Three days later, thick for boat fishing, so the taurants. TWs helped keep said Ron Gunn, Dean of Wellness and Sports Education. for three years. The deer's right this reporter as he and I have y_A6?,e- P _..in northern pike are safe for a many Paw Paw Lake busi- The tournament will be co- Youth Bowling front hoof had a chip out of it to been friends for years and I sup- the sparkles on the sunlit sur- fpw^mnrp davs nesses open. Subsequently, BANTAMS enable Rompola to keep on its tew more Qci>s. sponsored by the Dowagiac For the young men, Chas Burt- trail at all seasons of the year. Rotary Club and each team will llim0 1 chett had top series of 217 with Everybody who saw the huge be guaranteed three games. M* « - high game of 127. Chad Arthur buck right after it was killed on The entry fee is $100 per team had second high series of 211 with November 13, was sure it had to and the field will be limited to Tri-City Area second high game of 112. Chad eight teams. be a new world record. Require- pl^^ING 4 was also "star of the week" for ments for official recognition, For further information, con- 10% bowling 73 pins over his best however, must allow a 60-day tact Gunn at the college at (616) . i game of 36. drying period of the antlers, M\ Vz 782-1209 or 683-5780, extention 209. which was accomplished by mid- For the young ladies, Andrea January. That was when four in- HUNTING Wil-O-Paw Richardson had high series of 159 dividuals who score deer for and second high game of 86. Boone & Crockett, came with Sarah Little had second high REPORT io Lanes series of 158 and high game of 92. SMOKE DETECTOR GIVEAWAY...Watervliet volunteer their tapes. The end result was an A few anglers are fishing official net measurement of from shore and boats in some I u Youth Bowling Adrianna Fickett had third high firefighters participated in last Saturday's smoke detector series of 141, third high game of 218-5/8 inches net and 222 inches of the lakes. They're getting a BANTAMS giveaway organized by local radio stations. The firefighters 83, and was also "star of the gross measurement. few bluegills and crappie. For the boys, high series were on hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to distribute 300 smoke week" for bowling 63 pins over By comparison, the former Also, anglers are getting \ honors again belong to Ryan detectors. (Karl Bayer photo) K 7 her average for a series. Lindsey world record whitetail, taken in some walleye aninda ppike , tak- # Vitale who tied his season's best Regular Price Vi Price Extra 10 /o Oft Sells had her best game of 47. 1993 near Biggar, Saskatchewan ing advantage of the oppor- series with another 228 series. He by Milo N. Hansen, was at least tunity to fish them before the $10.00 .... $5.00 $4 49 also took high game honors with PREPS five inches smaller than the an 82. Ryan bowled a whopping 66 For the boys, Jason Gallert had season closes on March 15 on $20.00 $10.00 SB 99 Ducks Unlimited banquet Ropola buck. The new record Big and Little Paw Paw pins over his average. high series of 461 with top games buck had an outside antler $30.00 $15.00 $13 49 lakes. For the young ladies, Hannah of 167 and 163. Jason Trosper had set for Saturday spread of slightly over 38 inches The St. Joe River has been $40.00 .... $20.00 S17 99 Moroz took high series honors second high series of 301. Both and were more than five inches A Jasons were "stars of the week" producing some nice walleye $60.00 .... $30.00 ... with a 189 series and also took The Black River Chapter of and it was the third-ranked ban- in circumference at the bases. A $26.99 below the dam. It has been V high game honors with a 77. as they each bowled 41 pins over Ducks Unlimited is having its an- quet in the state for net money number of the points on the their averages for a series. Steve excellent, using minnows, •Conalqnmeni merchandise, varsity Jackets and Danielle Johnson took second nual dinner banquet on Saturday, raised. This could not have hap- 12-pointer were 14 inches long. To 1/ Blrkenstocks are excluded. high game honors with a 53. This Knight had third high series of jigs, or crawlers. February 27, at Dee's Landing in pened without the tremendous eliminate any suggestion that game was 30 pins over Danielle's 265. Allegan Dam steelhead ac- South Haven. Dee's is located on support of the chapter members. there could be anything false average. Great bowling, Dan- For the girls, Lindsay Vawter the corner of Blue Star Highway tion is picking up. Lots of about it, the rack was X-rayed to ielle! had high series of 379 and second and M-140, across from Seelye For ticket information, please C(mfir m that it was completely suckers are starting to hit in PREPS high game of 138. Kati Burtchett Wright. The doors will open at contact: Tom Stegeman, 637- authentic. While Boone & the Black, Paw Paw and St. For the guys, Jordan Radde had third high series of 349. Erika 6:00 p.m. and a sit-down dinner 8982; Tim Stegeman, 637-1114 or Crockett has declared it as a new Joe rivers, using crawlers. LADY PANTHERS...This is the 1999 version of the Water- Kate Geisler; (back row, from the left) Tina Kibler, Jessie took high series honors with a 426 Schreiber had her season's best will be served at 7:00 p.m. 764-1787; Marty Manich, 925- record, official recognition of it If you dress warm, try vliet varsity volleyball team. Pictured are: (front row, from Leith, Beth Iliff, and Trisha Brule. Not pictured is team series and high game honors with game of 137 for third high game Last year's banquet was a huge 7208; Joe Young, 556-0554; David will not appear in the record fishing the piers in South the left) Candice Butler, Nicole Dlouhy, Jen Olmsted, and member Ami Sherwood. (Mike Leith photo) a a 169. Marcus Moroz took second of the day. Amy Quinn was "star success, due to the fantastic turn- Wiatrowski, 637-3407; David books until the year 2001. Haven and St. Joe for some high honors with a 350, which is of the week" for bowling 52 pins out of our chapter members. Smith, 468-8315; The Bend Bar, During the two-month period, whitefish and Steelhead. DOWNTOWN his season's best series. He also over her average for a series. Dee's Landing was filled to 468-7881; or B-J's Sports, however, Rompola was subjec- If you still want to ice fish, SOUTH HAVEN took second high game honors Amber Little had her top series capacity and a fun-filled evening 429-8271. ted to the most unfair treatment I take a weekend trip north. ($ce As with a 124. of the season with a 318. was had by all. TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE have ever seen. Newspapers all Northeastern Lower Penin- 257 Center St. 637-8456 JUNIORS MAJORS/JUNIORS The 1998 banquet earned the TRI-CITY RECORD over the state and nation, jumped sula still has some good ice Open Monday-Saturday, 9:30 A.M.-5:00 P,M. Mike Shockley took high series For the guys. Dusty Karp burn- Black River Chapter the Ducks into a controversy stirred by a but it is always advisable to ~v, honors with a 476 and high game ed up the lanes with top series Unlimited Excellence Award, Call 463-6397 number of jealous bowhunters call ahead for up-to-date con- who fed the press all kinds of ditions before you go. PANTHERS! rumors indicating there was Cau Woodward's, 468-7522, something illegal about Rompola for all your fishing and hunt. Congratulations to the Watervliet High and his hunting abihties. Stones ^ information. 0 * put on the Internet fed the rumor "Monday-SundaI ' y :iiill and Rompola literally went 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. School Girls Volleyball Team. through the worst days of his life. The Internet stories brought hun- im dreds of thousands of inquiries Thanks for an exciting season! $r3 % and finally resulted in Rompola WOODWARD'S eliminating his phone as he was ^ >a getting calls at every hour of BAIT&TACKLE YOU'RE ALWAYS WINNERS WITH US! night and day. . 5605 Paw Paw Lake Rd, Coloma Some callers even offered to buy the rack for unbelievable (across from the Bend) MASTER TOM SMITH ETHEL'S BUCKSHOT FISHING & HUNTING LICENSES v m prices but he refused them all. Automotive TRACTOR SALES E&N SALES ARCHERY Recognizing the threat of having it stolen, he had it locked up in a 468-7522 Coloma Hartford Coloma Watervliet bank vault for safe-keeping dur- * . ing the drving period. "Even RUTH'S TOWN & WOODWARD'S COUNTRY Laundromat COUNTRY GAS BAIT&TACKLE KITCHEN Coloma Coloma Coloma Riverside w HARTFORD ELITE Teed Heating s&s . «» . 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332 N ST INCOME TAX PREP. RADIO STATIONS SCHOOLS !lip & save this handy listing of the members of 4,IF AMBU SERVICE FUNERAL HOME H & R BLOCK (61 6) 925-2141 COSY 98.3 RADIO 7422 RED ARROW HWY. MOBILE HOME PARK 510 WILLIAMS ST. PUMLS aa M INERAL HOME 450 e ph The Watervliet 209 SOUTH MAIN ST. INSURANCE PLEASANT VIEW ESTATES 3 mF 7605 R^A^jOW HWY REAL ESTATE SENIOR APARTMENTS FURNITURE N YOUNG INSURANCE 23 NORTH MAIN ST. MUNICIPALITIES EPPLE REALTY INC. TRI CITY VILLAGE CABIN FEVER 463-6773 541 NORTH MAIN : Business Association CITY OF WATERVLIET 463-4513 317 «AsIN ST- STATF. FARM INSURANCE 158 WESTj^EA^ANT ST. Mm SHARON YODER VINTAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICE STATIONS GIFTS 7618 REg ARROW HWY. 416 NORTH MAIN ST. Please shop us first! PUBLIC LIBRARY 463-5300 DAVE'3 AMOCO Y AIRE 1-94 & M-140 HWY. 8TH ST. KENNELS 333 N H ,N ST WESTERN TERRACE 463-4135 ACCOUNTING S63 6382 ' CAMP RONORA Y V'EW SUBDIVISION 9325 DW|G H T ^YER ROAD GOLF CLUB MIDWEST PETROLEUM PREHENSIVE ELITE BAR & GRILL 6 3 6 ^ IELS WATERVUET TOWNSHIP DALE McBRIDE 1490 PARTRIDGE AVE. MAIN STREET INESS SERVICES 367 NORTH MAIN ST. PAW PAW LAKE GOLF CLUB 7850 HILlj MAD WELL DRILLING mm 463-4471 CHIROPRACTORS PAW^WAVENUE 113 EL CAJON, OA 92020 LANDFILL NEWSPAPERS RESTAURANTS RICHCREEK WELL DRILLING OLE BLACK CAT DR. CYNTHIA GARRONE 406 ANTIQUES GROCERIES 8^AS^ COURT 337 EAST ST. JOSEPH 310 ORCHARD HILL LANDFILL THE HERALD-PALLADIUM BOARD OF TRADE TRADE WINDS ANTIQUES 463-3042 HARDING'S MARKET 3290 HENNESSEY 3450 HOLLYWOOD RD. NORTH W/^RjWET RD. 336 NORTH^MAIN ST, BOATS & ACCESSORIES LIFESTYLE CHIROPRACTIC MAI 463-5588 Dr. Andrew DeHaven 415 NJ63H596MA,6 N ST LAUNDROMAT TRI-CITY RECORD BURGER KING STORE 9461 ATTORNEY J & M MARINE INC. 7652 RED.ARROW HWY. 320 NORTH MAIN STREET HAIR STYLING 138 NORTH MAIWHN ST . 3733 NORTH M-140 463-N-E-W--JS 461 49S/ TAT PARISH 463 6611 JonEds HAIR STYLING 134 NORTH MAIN ST. CLEANING SERVICE 154 W^ST JOSEPH ORGANIZATIONS 358 N IN ST 463->3-333r 5 BODY SHOPS CALL THE MRS. ^34400 ' COLOMA CHMB. OF COMM. FTlfl CLEANING SERVICE HARDWARE LUMBER P.O. BOX 418 ACCURATE BODY SHOP COLOMA, Ml 49038 BROOKFIELD 7857 R^W HWY. : 463-3688 ' ACE HARDWARE JUDD LUMBER CHRYSLER • PLYMOUTH 343 N( AIN ST. 127 NORTH PLEASANT ST. HARTFORD BUS. ASSOC. To join the Watervliet Business 544 NORTH MAIN ST. DRAPERIES 463 5721 P.O. BOX 283 >6 DRAPERY WORKROOM HEATING i AIR CONDIT^H MEDICAL HARTFORD, Ml 49057 Association, please call BAKERY TCI 131 NORTH^MAIN ST. 5864 ^56163JJN3 E RD' COMMUNITY HOSPITAL GOLDEN BROWN BAKERY B Al IN WARS POST 6803 FINANCIAL «» MEOI^PARK Ann DeHaven at 463-5707 351 NORTH MAIN ST. 158 WESmEA^ANT ST. 319 4731 ST PINNACLE BANK

ACCOMMODATIONS TCI FARM PRODUCE HOME IMPROVEMENT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 131 NORTH MAIN STREET BUILDING CHALET ON THE LAKE WATfRVLin JOLLAY ORCHARDS MEDICAL PARK Clip & save this handy listing of the members of 5340 NOTRE DAME AVE. FRJDAYfUAD w STEVEMSVIUE CAKES & SUPPLIES IPRAIII Mr FINANCIAL ST. JOSEPH KAREN'S KAKES I HEART CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE L KAKE THINGS 1 The Coloma Area LAKVM ICH IGAN BEACH HOME IMPROVEMENT 5925 R HWY. WINGS BANK MEDICAL PARK DRIVE 6321 ROOSEVELT STREET SUITE 200 167 PA P A W STREET CONTRACTOR CARPET 468 6 7 41 CLEANING ADVERTISING CAMPING PINNACLE BANK Chamber of Commerc CAMP RONORA TRISTATE/SERV ;E STAR MOBILE HOMES LIGHTHOUSE JjO^ORPRINT DW H T P.O. BOX 237 9325 ^ 3 6BJYER ROAD 98J-6311 EXT. 812 10 PIPES NE 65 BEN m S SHORELINE BANK Please shop us first! CATERING 0 RYNO RI A""D 209 NORTH PAW PAW ST. HOME IMPROVEMENT 6650 ALARM INSTALLATION & COUNTRY KITCHEN 468-4022 SEPTIC CLEANING 468-3179 MOBILE HOME REPAIR WATERVLIET BUS. ASSOC. PAW PAW LAKE TOLF CLUB MONITORING TELEPHONE CATERING HILLVIEW MOBILE ESTATES 4915 RIVERSIDE DRIVE P.O. BOX 234 PAW PAW AVENUE KENDALL'S SEPTIC ANSWERING SYSTEM FINE ART 6545 EAST CENTER ST. WATERVLIET. Ml 49098 463-3831 A SEWER CLEANING R./REM.SER. PARTY STORE NS INC. SECURITY CELLULAR TELEPHONES. GALLERY/STUDIO •pfinflX 49i1 RESORT COTTAGES 2509 BgYER ROAD MS/AUDIO ANSWER MOBILE HOMES PARK S SERVICE/ACCESSORIES WATERMEDIA 543 ANGELO'S PARTY STORE DUFFIELD'S COTTAGES 52 W. WALL LTD/HIGDON GALLERY RAVINE VIEW ESTATES OF COLOMA 7039 LITTLE PAW PAW SERVICE STATIONS 927-3578 CENTURY CELLUNET INC. 177 SOUTH PAW PAW ST. 5100 LITTLE PAW PAW 6600 RED ARROW HWY LAKE ROAD AMBULANCE 2005 NILES ROAD 468-4079 HOTELS 468-8927 468-5253 A ,T66" COLOMA EMERGENCY FLOWER SHOP & GIFTS PARK INN INTERNATIONAL M PHARMACY SCHICK LAK 481 SO H CHURCH ST. AMBULANCE W 4290 RED ARROW HWY. MODEL TRAIN CHARTER BOAT FISHING ANGIE'S RITE AID RESORT A 6001 MgNTAj ROAD BLOOMIN' BUSINESS SPECIALTY STORE 6699 PAW PAW AVENUE 5215 RD SIGN SHOP ST»LE BAR-LYN CHARTER 456 SOUTH MAIN STREET J A W MODEL TRAINS INC. 468-3858 vzr ' ART A IMAGE ANTIQUE SHOP SERVICE WATERVLIET THE BOULEVARD INN 6450^ EAST BECHT ROAD PHOTOGRAPHERS RESTAURANTS 9420 TERRITORIAL RD. 1223 BROAD ST. NE 521 LAKE BOULEVARD BURGER KING STORE 9461 ST, JOSEPH MORTGAGES EN PHOTOGRAPHY 982-7446 ANTIQUE P CHIROPRACTOR PERENNIAL ACCENTS 3733 NORTH M-140 261 A RD SPAS & POOLS 6162 R T R0AD 200 NICHOLS ROAD COMMUNITY HOME 8« 4^8 6 667 DR. CYNTHIA GARRONE BEN^HARBOR INSURANCE 310 MORTGAGE COMPANY PUTZLER PHOTOGRAPHY FOUR S iASONS HARRY JOHNSON 6560 REg ARROW HWY. 5268 N. WATERVLIET ROAD COLOMA CAFE SPA A POO L SERVICES mSr M FLARED BARN INSURANCE AGENCY 463-11*6 185 NORTH PAW PAW ST. 160 NORTh PAW PAW DR. DAVID MOSS il2w^yosEPH MOVIE THEATER POLISH-HnDLD CAVITIES 468-3900 18 AREA HISTORY BOOKS 5638 hwy 1-800-7 -0909 6560 R^8A5R7f7^W HWY' LOMA THEATRE FOR TOOL & CUPANI'S CASA & GIFTS tot - DON YOUNG INSURANCE 219 NORTH^PAW PAW ST. 385 NORTH MAIN STREET FUNERAL HOMES DIE INDUSTRY THE PAW PAW LAKE STORE LIFESTYLE CHIROPRACTIC 323 NORTH MAIN STREET WATERVLIET TAVERN/RESTAURANT DR. DEHAVEN WATERVLIET MICHIGAN MOLD 463-4771 178 PAW PAW ST. MUNICIPALITIES THE BEND BAR 7652 Rjg ARR^W HWY. FUNERAL HOME POLISHING INC. CITY OF COLOMA DELI BY THE PARK 5613 PAW PAW LAKE RD. 249 EAST CENTER STREET INTERIOR DECORATING 320 PARK STREET ARMY SURPLUS 119 NORTH PAW PAW ST. 468-3346 126 NORTH CHURCH ST. 468-7881 MATTSON'S 468-6606 468-7275 FURNITURE/GIFTS POOL SUPPLIES THE^RIENDLNDLY TAVERN &HAERMYRSEUHR0PULSUES , W. SIMS. CPA. P.C. HOUSE OF DECOR DELLWOOD NN 468-464688 1 140 WEST J.CSUBWAY 468*8953 QUILT SHOP PJ'S ENTERPRISES 170 NORTH PAWMW ST. ETHEL'S E&N SALES WATERVLI IN LAUNDRY NURSERIES TRASH REMOVAL 192 PAW PAW ST. CAROL'S QUILT COTTAGE 152 NORTH PAW PAW ST. THE CHRISTMAS TREE 4686700 _ AUTOMOTIVE 2675 MIZPAH PARK ROAD GRAPEVINE NURSERY BEST WAY DISPOSAL 1985 R0AD 3290" HENNESSEIENN Y ROAD CONTRACTORS 6999 C R0AD MS 4065 WALLACE'S A-l AUTO SALVAGE CO. BEN B0R M LINE DRAWINGS FOR 4 » REAL ESTATE/MLS BOARD OF TRADE 4631-323- 2 4478 RED ARROW HWY. RAM HEATING & COOLING 8690 LAKE AVENUE TRAVEL AGENCY 153 EASTg^SEPH ST. GROCERIES PARKING LOTS LIMBERLOST NURSERY COASTAL NADEAU BEN R BOR 5586 RIVERSIDE ROAD WATERVLIET M o HARDING'S FRIENDLY MKT. CURTI LOT REAL ESTATE 463-3040 DESTINATIONS UNLIMITED COUNSELING 5461 Wl N ROAD 19' 3 PA P AMW SSTREE T BUTLER'S GARAGE 21 R 0AD OFFICE EQUIPMENT 00 468r 3116l 1 451 EAST ST. JOSEPH CHR W28 3 VER/IDR. PIZZA HUT 468-944"r94 3 SALES SERVICE. REALTY HILLTOP CENTER 4600 PA^8P66OLFAKE ^ CENTRAL 8577 P^AVENUE LONG DISTANCE INTERNET SERVICE KRENEK VAN A RV CENTER COLOMA AUTO WRECKERS C Y 5901 RE^AR^W HWY. ASSEMBLY OF GOD PHONE SERVICE PARRETT BUSINESS REAL ESTATE CENTER SHINGLE DIGGIN'S 6801 RYN^fjOAD FAMILY RESTAURANT 6^^2R607AD VITALE'S MARKET INC. LDMI LONG DISTANCE MACHINES, INC. Jeanne Imach 2602 NILES ROAD 2351 NILES RD., SUITE 301 147 S. PAW PAW VARIETY STORE JOE'S GARAGE toll free) 63 ST. JOSEPH 468-5929 1622 FAMILY DOLLAR 5572 RD CRAFTS & GIFTS 428-0202 - HAIR SALON MANUFACTURING W RV PARK/CAMPGROUND 248 N. PAW PAW ST. OFFICE EQUIPMENT CENTURY 21 TALA 468-3628 SPARKLE QUIK LUBE COMSTOCK MICH. FRUIT BENTON HARBOR/ gSSEWG^S SALES/SERVICE REAL ESTATE ST. JOSEPH KOA VETERINARY MEDICINE 6964 RED ARROW HWY. r/T 4412 COLOMA ROAD Jim Cottier, Owner IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS 3527 COi-QMA ROAD ARROW PET CLINIC 468-6936 177NOR T PAVVST 179 PORTAGE ROAD 6588 R A R W HWY 4 Ml - LINDBERG/MPH ^ 7 901 " BOAT MOTOR REPAIR TOUCH OF COUNTRY HAIR STYLING KALAMAZOO RV REPAIR TB" 7139 R^ARROW HWY. 3827 R R0AD 1-80^536-1242 CENTURY 21 TALA R.J. BORING W WINDOWS CUTTING CORNERS OFFICE SUPPLIES REAL ESTATE CAYO REPAIR SERVICE 5602 WLLS^NgROAD (REPAIR AVION DANCE INSTRUCTION 154 NORTH PAW PAW ST. MANN METAL FINISHING Deanna Heminser JOHN'S GLASS 468-3055 111 60TH AVENUE STAPLES TRAVEL TRAILERS) 275 NORTH PAW PAW ST. BOATS & ACCESSORIES PATRICE^CHOOL 1485 MA . 6588 E 4R6E8D-7A9R0R10 HWY- ROAD 468-4227 HAIR INNOVATIONS 927-224 GUY'S MARINE & PRO SHOP », COLDWELL BANKER WINE WHOLESALER 5061 PA KE RD 5408 PAWPAW LAKE ROAD 210 N0R T H PAVV ST OPTICIANS SCHOOLS 4 6 8 3339 " 468-8662^ * MAXIMUM MOLD TOWN & COUNTRY DENNIS RIZZO SALES INC. HARDWARE POLISHING BUD'S OPTICIANS Cyndy Winfield PRE SCHML LEARNING 7111 NORTH MAPLE J A M MARINE INC. VI SHAFER 251 NORTH PAW PAW ST. 4891 WjW^PAW DRIVE 468-3281 SCHOOL OF THE DANCE 5907 8 STREET 468-6178 7048 CURTIS DRIVE 320 NORTH MAIN STREET 280 NORTH^PAW PAW ST. 46^6^91 463-6611 4783 PAW PAW LAKE RD. ORGANIZATIONS 468-6423 468-3462 MENASHA IRPORATION VINTAGE REAL ESTATE BOWLING HEALTH & FITNESS P.( GLAD-P 416 NORTH MAIN STREET DAY CARE WATERVUET WIL-O-PAW LANES PROGRAM CONSULTANT w 4890 PAW PAW LAKE RD. CENTRAL P w* 463-5300 ASSEMBLY DAY CAR DIET CE R OF ST. JOE POSTELLI STEELFAB INC. V756 RECREATION To join the Coloma Area Chamber AND PRESCHOOL 261 AVE. 100 CLEMENTS CT. BUILDING SUPPLIES 6801 RYNJ ROAD HILTON ENTERPRISES 468-8828 KAUMAZ^MICH. of Commerce, please call HEATING & AIR BUILD'ING^'SUPPLY REGAL FINISHING INC. 6648 YNO ROAD DRAPER* WHOLESALER CONDITIONING 3366 6603 REO.A^ROW HWY. 3927 BESEMER LAKE iAN H Bob Wooley at 468-3366 DRAPERY WORKROOM ;R AIR CARE INC. 849-2963 PAW PAW LAKE YACHT CLUB B 5864 C^TYjjNE RD. CABLE TV i9. COLOMA RD. MEDICAL PAW PAW LAKE ROAD 2520 Klwm KE ROAD