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I he ( ombincd Newspapers of the Wufervliet Record, Coloma Courier and Hartford News To subscribe dial 463-NEWS TRI-CITY RE HOAG & 50?^ 111? Year Issue #1 January 6, 2005 SPR!NGpOR 1 X 2% cost increase and wordage questioneu Bainbridge Twp. OKs Watervliet Fire Dept. contract;Treasurer adds tax collection dates By Angela Stair Supervisor Jollay and trustee Don lection of taxes was going well and four arrests made in the Township The Bainbridge Township Board Baicrs met with the Fire Board at its he had scheduled two more days on six different charges. approved the contract with the December meeting to clarify the ter- when he would be at the Township Deputy Lighthart told the Board Watervliet Fire Department at its minology and ask for a justification office to collect taxes before the that the car he was driving had the regular meeting January 3. for the 2% increase in cost. February 14 deadline. Those days new portable computer equipment Township Supervisor Jerry Jollay Supervisor Jollay said they found arc both on Saturdays, January 15 on it. He invited the Board to ask at explained that the holdup on the out the 10% of expenses had been and February 12, from 9:00 a.m. to any time and they would be happy to approval was because the Township the same for the past 10 years and 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. give anyone a demonstration. He had asked that the Fire Board add a felt an increase was justified Epple said he would be there said the grant was large and so the clause covering insurance that was because of increase in costs over Monday, February 28, from 9:00 technical equipment is very good. asked for by the Township's insur- that time. a.m. until 12:00 noon and then from So far they have had no problems, ance company. The Fire Board explained that the 1:00-5:00 p.m. He reminded the and it has proven to be very helpful. The Watervliet Fire Board sent back terminology is still the same, just public that the deadline to pay taxes Supervisor Jollay thanked the pub- the contract with the clause and dif- updated. Supervisor Jollay said is February 14, and any paid to him lic for its attendance at the meeting ferent terminology. Jollay said a everything was the same as the orig- between Feb. 14 and Feb. 18 must and told those in attendance that he raise from 10% to 12% of all inal contract, with only the 10% include a penalty of 3%. After Feb. would like them to know if at any i: \ expenses excluding labor, major being changed to 12% of the 28, the taxes must be paid to the time they would like information equipment items, building mortgage expenses. The Board approved it County Treasurer and will include a about the Township or its activities, and building improvements had unanimously. penalty of 4% and interest of 1%. they should feel free to call him and been made in the contract. Treasurer Mark Epple said the col- The Board approved the paying of ask. PROUD PA RE NTS... Melissa Nelson and Robert Schulz of Watervliet $33,536.45 in bills and $4,608.53 "My door is always open, my phone pose with Darren Schulz, the first baby born at Community Hospital in for payroll, for a total of $38,144.98. is always available, or feel free to Watervliet in 2005. (Angela Stair photo) Board members also approved mak- stop in the Township office any- 8 ing the bills from the Tri-City time," Jollay said. "You are the pub- Darren Schulz is l ' Record for $1,606 and Rapid Print lic and what we do is for you, so for $307.76 as mid- month bills to please ask us if you have a ques- be paid. tion." baby of 2005 born at Supervisor Jollay asked the Board to approve giving Clerk Deb Grieser the permission to pay the credit card Area support Community Hospital bill as a mid-month bill to avoid late fees. The card is used for office sup- and prayers plies and workshop meetings and is By Angela Stair be having Damian's birthday party not large, but late fees have been Darren Schulz arrived at 2:28 a.m. on Sunday and she did not expect to go out to charged because of having to wait on January 2, 2005, at Community deliver Darren on that day. But for Board approval to pay it. The Hospital in Watervliet. He weighed birthday celebrations were carried Board approved making it a mid- victims of in at 6 pounds, 13 ounces. His par- on anyway at home, she said; and month bill. ents are Melissa Nelson and Robert added that they were also celebrat-^ Berrien County Sheriff's Deputy Schulz of Watervliet. ing Robert's birthday, December 31. the Tsunami Don Lighthart Jr. made the monthly Nurse Robin Shlur said Melissa was Proud grandparents on Melissa's report of the Sheriff's Department By Angela Stair supposed to deliver at Lakeland in side of the family are Sheryl Nelson activity in Bainbridge Township. With the terrible destruction of the St. Joseph but got as far as Coloma of Watervliet and Larry Nelson of There were 60 complaints that were recent Tsunami in Asia, many local and knew they would not make it so Arkansas. Grandparents on Robert's worked in the Township, with the people have wanted to lend a hand to came back to Watervliet. side of the family are Bob and Karen issuance of 27 tickets. There were the people suffering the horrors and Melissa said the birth was very fast. Schulz who live between Watervliet aftermath of the disaster. Local They had arrived at the Watervliet and Hartford. churches are offering prayers for the hospital at 2:00 a.m. and at 2:28 a.m. Community Hospital Marketing Ice sculpture victims and many are collecting Darren was bom. She said he is a Director Rachel Wade said the hos- monetarily to help with the relief very good baby and hardly cries. pital gave the first baby of 2005, ideas, sponsors efforts. Darren has two older siblings: Darren Schulz, a basket of baby Reverend Ron Hanson of Hartford Destiny who will be 7 years old in items. She said it contained items sought for 14th NAMED TO ALL-STATE FIRST TEAM...Hartford's Jamin Olds was United Methodist Church said they February; and Damian who turned 8 like diapers, blankets, a stuffed ani- M M named to the Class C all-state first team in basketball. For more on have offered a special time to pray on December 27. mal, onezies, lotion, and other items. annual festival the past year in area sports, see Page 5. (Mike Leith photo) for the victims during their Sunday Melissa said they were supposed to Organizers of the 14th annual Ice services. He also said the missionary Sculpture Festival in Watervliet are offerings would be going toward the looking for a few good ideas for this Warning given: area among the worst, problem growing relief effort for them also. year's event slated for the weekend St. Joseph Catholic Church in of January 22. Watervliet is taking up collections Chairman Karl Bayer says the for the relief of survivors during its Meth is NOT just another drug theme, "School Days at the Old Masses. Church Secretary Cheryl WHS," could be a bit challenging to By Angela Stair loose all desire for sex. Family and t, McAndrew said. If you are a land- Coordinator E.J. McAndrew. "We Clayton said the money would go to the dozen or so carvers from the E.J. McAndrew, the coordinator of children mean nothing to them; only ord, beware of who is renting your feel that an aggressive marketing Catholic Relief Services, which is Michiana Culinary Association. Van Buren County Methampheta- their next supply of meth is impor- property, McAndrew added. campaign, highlighted by Meth active at the site of not only this dis- The Watervliet Business mine Task Force, spoke to the tant. Property values will go down. Awareness Month, will help inform aster but for any disaster. Association chose the theme in the Hartford Chamber of Commerce Breaking and entering, home inva- residents and community leaders Clayton said the church office is wake of the demolition of the high members at their banquet in Mom chose meth over sion, and violence is on the increase about this growing problem in our open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily if school building that stood on the December. Her message was clear; in rural areas and are meth-related, area." someone would like to make a mon- giving up her kids comer of the downtown for the past meth is not just another drug. McAndrew said. The courts are What to look for etary donation to help the survivors. McAndrew tofd of one woman that 70 years. With meth, 42% of first-time users loaded with meth and meth-related If you suspect a lab, STAY AWAY! The church would add it to the col- had been given three weeks by the Bayer says to contact him at 463- have a desire to use again and 84% offenses. If you find glass bottles or plastic lections that are being sent. court to clean up her act or her chil- 6397 with sculpture suggestions. of second-time users become The problem is growing, bottles with a tube coming out, do Monetary donations to help the peo- dren would be put in foster homes. McAndrew said. The number of labs The Saturday and Sunday sculpture addicts, McAndrew told the audi- not touch them! A meth lab can fit ple of the Tsunami disaster is the The woman used those three weeks, seized in the state of Michigan has event will feature more than 100 ence. Meth addiction is everyone's in a cooler so if you find one, DO best way to help, said Red Cross *• not to clean up her act but to find increased almost 3,000% in the last blocks of ice, each weighing 300 problem because it is costing every- NOT OPEN IT! Call to report it to Executive Director Roylinda homes for her children. She would four years. Southwestern Michigan pounds and carved into sculptures one, McAndrew said. Van Buren County Dispatch at (269) Rumbaugh of the Van Buren County not give up the meth. along Main Street as spectators is the worst, with Allegan County Chapter. 657-3101 or the Michigan Meth Tip watch. MetlTs attraction tied ranking number one in the state. "Financial assistance is much easier Line at 1-866-METH TIP (1-866- While there will be ice carving Why is it your Benton Harbor is second and Van and less expensive to administer to pleasure and 638-4847). under way nearly around the clock, Buren County is third. than trying to decide on different problem too? the Master Carving Event will be ease of manufacture Most important, McAndrew said, is needs and diets in other parts of the The public has to pay for the clean- Warning signs of Sunday from 1-4 p.m. in the parking The lure of the drug's effects and the human factor. Children and world. You also have to figure the up of the meth labs and components lot across from the Elite Bar & Grill. the ease to manufacture it using adults living in a home where meth methamphetamine cost of sending clothes or food," (where parts of a lab are found). It Krasl Art Center Director Dar Davis common household chemicals is a is manufactured arc exposed to the Rumbaugh said. "We have people costs approximately $3,000 to cooking operations; and two colleagues will judge the big problem. drug, extremely dangerous chemi- right there that can see what is need- $8,000 to clean up a site, McAndrew * Strong/strange odor coming from carvings on the sidewalks and also McAndrew said the attraction of the cals, and heavy metals; 55% to 80% ed and fulfill that need." said. So far this year, Van Buren inside a house/trailer—especially the Master Carving Event Sunday drug is that meth's chemical rush is of the children that are removed County has had 50 labs and compo- closed up or boarded up structures Rumbaugh said that if you wish to from homes where a meth lab was afternoon. Winners will be approximately equal to 600 times ,,, make a contribution you could send nent sites to clean at a cost to the Windows in a structure that are announced approximately 5 p.m. the normal amount of dopamine and test positive for meth and/or heavy a check, indicating on the check taxpayers of between $ 150,000 and open all day/night, including winter Sunday at the Elite Bar & Grill. norepinphcrine that we experience metals. what it is for, directly to the $400,000. . *Fans running in windows to venti- The ice carvers compete for cash with pleasure. The rush lasts for 2- March 2005 will be American Red Cross International McAndrew said most meth is late air prizes and are paid for each sculp- 14 hours, depending on the dose. Response Fund at P.O. Box 37243, cooked in a house and the home- Meth Awareness Month *Gas tubing coming out of win- ture they create. Prize money and During this time, users feel euphor- Washington, D.C. 20013. owner is responsible for the cost of The Van Buren Bounty Meth- dows/doors other event expenses are generated ic and energized, McAndrew said. Rumbaugh said that if you would cleanup. It can cost from $5,000 to amphetamine Task Force has •Presence of propane grill tanks, gas by sponsorships of the blocks of ice, They feel extreme sexual urges and like to make a secure donation $150,000 to clean a house or trailer announced plans for Meth Aware- cans, tubing, glass canning jars, and at $75 each. stamina and it suppresses appetite online, you could go to www.red- because every porous surface has ness Month, which will be held in coolers Prospective sponsors may contact and leads to weight loss. cross.org on the Internet and use absorbed the meth, heavy metals, March of 2005. •Trash that includes coffee filters, Bayer at the Tri-City Record. He What they don't think about is that your credit card. She said the Red and toxic chemicals from the manu- "We've been working behind the lithium batteries, acetone, cold said other WBA directors Brian all of these pleasures are going to Cross does not share your personal facturing process. scenes for many months on a plan to tablet packages, plastic hoses, Dissette, Dolores Youdell and Debra turn around. McAndrew said they information with other organiza- The home becomes a toxic site. The get our message out to Southwest iodine, starting fluid cans, and lye Shannon are contacting sponsors soon start suffering from malnutri- tions, which is important for you to home will have to be gutted to clean Michigan," said Task Force packages. from last year. tion, their teeth fall out, and they know.

\ PiRe 2 Tri-CHy Record January 6, 2005 January 6, 2005 lrl-( lt> Record Page 3 Letters to editor policy.,. Letters & Commentarx Bainbridge Township Board NEWTOFS OLOTICN Miss Watervliet Scholarship The Tn-Cit> Record welcomes m all its programs and activities on all letters to the editor. letters arc State Republican the basis of race, color, national ori- ,MR.a MRS D00FUS-Y0UR WONDERFUL looks at Risk subject to editing and will be pub- Pageant tickets on sale Sat. gin, gender, religion, age, disability, RESOLUTIONS OF LOSING WEIGHT, > lished at the discretion of the edi- Party Chairman political beliefs, sexual orientation, GIVING UP SMOKING. PEACE, Management Assessment Tickets for the Miss Watervliet The 2005 Miss Watervliet tor. All letters must be signed and marital status, or family status. Scholarship Pageant will go on sale Scholarship Pageant will be held at PROSPERITY, WELLNESS, By Angela Stair need to have the hours and Mrs. must include a phone number and candidate to at Epple Realty from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Saturday, January 15, in; The Bainbridge Township Board White suggested they list the top address so that authorship may be Rep. Proos' PROMOTIONS, LOVE, 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 8. the Auditorium at Watervliet High; Ji took another look at the Risk five to seven rules they have for the verified. Letters should be typed attend Berrien FAMILY VALUES, The tickets for reserved seating are School. or at least written in easy-to-read Management Assessment from the cemeteries. $12 each. Epple Realty is located on East Red Lansing office S1BUD6ETIN6, Michigan Township Participating Clerk Grieser had a list of rules and handwriting. Letter authorship County meeting Sponsored by the Watervliet Lions Anow Highway, across from the Y.. VVlEDUCATlON, Plan. Most of the items had been the Board agreed on the first seven identity may be withheld by Club, the theme for this year's pag- Watervliet High School/Middle request, at the discretion of the January 8 opens for A fAWD WELFARE^ J. taken care of. Supervisor Jerry rules or less but could not set the l eant is "Dreams Come True." Brad School complex. Jollay said, but-a few remained that hours. The hours were discussed as editor. Letters endorsing a candi- The Bemen County Republican J/JdjmW. LAST Til and Joyce Wendzel are chairmen of If you have any questions, please date or position w ill not be printed ft? need attention. from dawn to dusk, but the Board Party announced January 4 that Saul JANUARY SHOWING THE TRUE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT...(from the left) the event. call Joyce at 463-5095. business Wy The Board discussed the need for has to formally make a resolution to in the issue immediately preceding Anuzis, candidate for state V Reserve Officer Pete Ortega, Aaron Chase (17-year-old son of Diane), an election. .— BUT FOR \ background checks being done on set the hours. Republican Party Chairman, will State of Michigan Representative vo \\ Diane Chase from Gobies, Darla Boer (Reserve Officer), Bill Lawson .FIVE MORE appointed employees and found Supervisor Jollay said he would Lake Michigan College to host The publication deadline for attend the Executive Committee John Proos this week officially (Reserve Officer), and Sgt. Wayne Polomcak. All Reserve officers and letters to the editor is 12 noon, on DOLLARS about half a dozen would need a have a resolution prepared for the meeting on Saturday, January 8. opened his Lansing legislative Sgt. Polomcak are from the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office. Tuesday for that week's issue. check done on them if the Board February meeting. financial aid workshops in Niles, The Berrien County group is excit- office. Residents of the 79^ House Send letters to: decided to make it policy. ed that candidate Anuzis will head- District, which includes northern Van Buren County Sheriff's Dept. Editor, TH-City Record Supervisor Jollay said it would cost Benton Twp., and South Haven line the monthly event. Bemen County, can contact Rep. "Community Soup P.O. Box 7 $55 per background check and the This meeting will take place at the Proos by phone, fax, e-mail, or tradi- employees show Christmas spirit Lake Michigan College will host fall," states Tews. "Many times, Watervliet, MI 49098 employee would have to go to the GOP Headquarters in Jefferson tional mail. & Salad Supper" Both Van Buren County law ends meet and is a member of the three financial aid workshops for people miss out on grants and schol- [\ police station to be fingerprinted and E-mail: newsf^ tricitvrocord.com School at 2214 South State Street in "I am looking forward to working enforcement officers and civilian Michigan National Guard. His unit current and prospective college stu- arships by not completing the paper- for the background check to get St. Joseph at 10:00 a.m. for the residents of Berrien County," January 7 employees showed their generosity has been activated and will be dents and their families. work early enough. Many students TRI-CITY RECORD LLC started. The public is invited. said Proos, R-St. Joseph. "My staff this Christmas by raising funds to deployed to Iraq at the end of These free events will be held also mistakenly think they won't 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Township Clerk Deb Grieser said A "Community Soup & Salad For more information, send an e- and I are hitting the ground running assist residents who are in need. All December. Corrections Officers Tuesday, January II, from 7-9 p.m. qualify when in actuality they do Watervliet, MI 49098 she would be interested in finding Supper" will be held from 5:00-6:30 mail to info^ berricncountvgop.ortf: and are here to serve." four divisions of the Sheriff s Office donations went toward children's at the Bertrand Crossing Campus in meet the criteria." (269) 463-6397 Fax 463- out what other townships are doing p.m. Friday, January 7, at North or go to ww.bcrrwncQUPtygQp "In an effort to make the transition collected a total of $2,905. gifts and financial assistance. Niles; Wednesday, Jan. 12, from 7-9 For more information about the 8329 before they made a decision. The Berrien Senior Center in Coloma. .org. as easy as possible for the residents The Administration, Uniform Central Dispatch donated its money p.m. in the Mendel Center Grand workshops, call (269) 927-8112 or Board asked Grieser to ask some of The supper will be hosted this E-mail to: 1 f-6-05- *376 of the 79 ^ District. I have kept for- j'/mkccchr ©tcr. Division and Reserve Division con- to the Paw Paw American Legion Upton Hall on the Napier Avenue 1-800-252-1562, extension 8112. pews ff trkifyrwprdtcom the other townships in the area what month by Watervliet United Runs Feb. I-March 29 mer Rep. LaSata's toll-free number tributed to three families located in Post who will, in turn, send long- Campus; and Wednesday, Jan. 19, www.tricitvrecord.com they do and bring the information Methodist Church. and will be staffing my office full presence in the United States a con- Gobies, Decatur and South Haven, distance phone calling cards to our from 7-9 p.m. at the South Haven Karl Bayer, Publishei & back to the Board at the February Cost for adults is $4; $3 for children Girl Scout cookies time starting today." Driver's dition for driver's license applicants. TRI-CITY RECORD totaling seven children. These dona- military in the Middle East. Campus. Editor Beginning meeting. up to 12 years old; children 3 years Rep. Proos' office will be open from Information about this new policy is (269) 463-6397 tions were used to purchase gifts and "Our staff has been making contri- High school students as well as are in and now Amy Loshbough, Business The Michigan Township and younger are free. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday on the department's Web site at provide assistance with utility bills butions and soliciting donations for adults looking to go back to school Mgr. farmers license, l.D. FAX 463-8329 Participating Plan also suggested the The public is invited. through Friday; his office can be and other financial matters. Teresa the past few years, but this has been are encouraged to attend one of being delivered Bonnie Bannen, Copy Editor www.Michigan.sov/sos- Township needed something cover- Proceeds will help support the contacted at: Cunningham, Executive Director of the most generous Christmas ever. It these events. USPS669-340 permit for the card applicants ing drug and alcohol use by employ- North Berrien County Food Pantry. Girl Scout cookies are in and will be workshop set Toll free (888) 656-0079 Youth & Company in South Haven, is very gratifying to see all employ- Anne Tews, Director of Financial delivered to the Singing Sands Tri-City Record, a weekly ees. Supervisor Jollay had a brief, Phone (517) 373-1403 was instrumental in locating the ees working toward a common goal Aid at LMC, will conduct the work- newspaper with periodical Farming 101, an educational work- must prove The clear policy he offered to the Board. Council area in the next couple of Fax (517) 373-3652 A.L. Stagg Birthing South Haven family. by making those who are less fortu- shops and cover topics including postage paid at Watervliet, shop for beginning farmers, will be He read it to the Board and, since it weeks. E-mail jQhnprQQ&^hQU^mi.^v The Corrections Division also spon- nate enjoy a happy and blessed scholarships, state and federal If you missed the order-taking peri- Michigan, 49098. held at the Van Buren Conference Michigan seemed to cover all aspects, Center arrivals Christmas." said Sheriff Dale grants, the Michigan Merit Award, Mail to: N1098 House Office Back sored another South Haven family od in November of 2004, it's not too Center in Lawrence beginning approved that it be added to the per- Postmaster, send address changes to: Building, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. The A.L. Stagg Birthing Center at with three young children. The Gribler. loans, work study opportunities, late to get some of these delicious P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 Tuesday, February 1, 2005. The sonnel policy. MI 48909-7514. residency Community Hospital Watervliet is father has worked three jobs to make resources for adult students, and the CORRECTIONS... Please workshop will be conducted on con- The policy basically states that per- cookies. They can be obtained cur- Fence pleased to announce the following HOPE Tax Credit. Information will rently at any of the many booth sales notify the Tri-City Record secutive Tuesday evenings through Adults who apply for their first dri- sonnel cannot come to work under By Anne Bayer, Co-Publisher births: also be available on completing the immediately of any errors or March 29 and will run from 6:00 to ver's license or personal identifica- the influence of drugs or alcohol, taking place throughout the Singing A son was bom at 2:28 a.m. on Attempted kidnapping & Free Application for Federal Student omissions in the news or adver- 9:00 each night. The goal of the pro- tion card will soon be required to cannot use it at work, or cannot keep Sands Council area. It feels so funny to write 05. So many times I have said I loved numbers that Sunday, January 2, 2005, to Melissa Aid (FAFSA) and making financial tising content in this issue. gram is to provide participants with provide documentation showing that it at work. Supervisor Jollay said it A complete listing of booth sales is are rounded off but... this is too high and too much. Time goes on and the Nelson and Robert Schultz of CSC being investigated aid paperwork simple. While the Tri-City Record essential information for utilizing they reside in Michigan, Secretary would make this a safe and drug- available at www.tfsssc.ortf or by world goes faster and faster and there seems to be no way to slow it down. Watervliet. He weighed 6 pounds, "Now is the time students should calling (800) 272-7755 or (574) endeavors to correct any their land and improving their farm- of State Terri Lynn Land announced free workplace. The Board approved In a news release from Sergeant TWK422. Gillian and Sergei and the girls left on Monday, and I am sure they have 13 ounces. look into financial aid and scholar- 273-3021, extension 329. errors or omissions that may ing skills. last week. the policy. Tina Morrow for Crime Stoppers, Rowe is also wanted in Texas for arrived in Kiev by now. It is so hard to say goodbye. We worried all during A daughter was bom at 5:11 p.. on ship opportunities for the coming occur, it cannot be held respon- MSU Extension specialists and The updated Department of State The last issue on the Risk the crime of the week comes from similar charges. the time they were here about the trouble in the Ukraine. But it all seems to Sunday, January 2, 2005, to Judy sible for the same following the agents will cover a different topic procedure offers a new line of Management Assessment list was the files of the Berrien County Crime Stoppers wants to locate be resolved. Sergei felt that things would be OK at home and he said he Pompey and Michael Culver of publication of the next issue. each night. Topics include: goal set- defense against identity fraud. State that Board members needed to Sheriff's Department. William Edward Rowe and will pay CIBS • BUSTS * BUNS * TOOLS would never put his family in harm's way. But I, myself, still have that real- Millburg. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ting, marketing, business manage- and federal authorities requested the address the posting of signs at their Between 4:30 and 4:53 a.m. up to $ 1,000 for infonnation leading ly big "what if sticking in my craw. ounces. ment (tax management, basic farm policy change to help prevent indi- cemeteries. Supervisor Jollay said Saturday, January 1, an attempted to his arrest. Our holidays were the best and I am sure we will all carry that with us for Congratulations to these new accounting and balance sheets), soil viduals from falsely obtaining state they would need the signage to pros- kidnapping and CSC (criminal sexu- Crime Stoppers also pays cash many months to come. We are so blessed to have such a good, loving fami- arrivals and their families. management (soil testing, fertilizer licenses and l.D. cards. ecute, if needed. He said they would al conduct) occurred in Sodus rewards on other felony crimes and ly; and, with each time we are together, that fact remains to be true. and lime recommendations and Law enforcement brought to the Township. the capture of fugitives. Coloma Trading Post Oh, well... what will happen in the new year? Hopefully, you all remain tillage equipment), hay and pasture department's attention incidents of Police are actively looking for the The South Bend Area Crime iHM well and happy and have only the best of lives. But if we keep our faith in management, livestock and poultry individuals trying to obtain driver's suspect, William Edward Rowe. Stoppers program serves the entire the Lord and our country, we should be able to weather any s\orm. PRACTICE HEALTHY HABITS production, vegetable production, licenses by fraudulently claiming Rowe is a 57-year-old white male, Michiana region. Call Crime Things here at the Record should calm down quite a bit with all of our fam- Exercise at parks and beaches, eat fresh 451 F St. josoph Street fruit production, organic crop pro- Michigan residency. A thorough 6'2", 240 lbs., with brown eyes, Stoppers Toll Free at 1-800-342- ilies back in their own homes. I know that things at our house will again fruits and veggies, save energy for a restful Coloma, Michigan 49038 1^008(269)468-3013 duction and certification, and timber department review of its policies vacation with lower mortgage payments at shoulder-length brown hair, and a STOP. You will be given a code come to a standstill. By that I mean that with just Amy and Billy's kids in and wildlife management. and procedures was already under Courtyards by the Lake mustache. number, and we won't ask your town, our lives are so different. Participants will also receive a note- way before the contact from law Rowe drives a white 1999 Olds name. — v l' With Gill's family home and Justin's little boy here also, we had all the toys STRONG HAPPY For the famih values of Governor book comprised of reference materi- enforcement. Bravado with a Michigan plate of Remember: It pays to call Crime STATE REP. JOHN PROOS... we own in the front yard. But now with the big kids here, all the activity will FAMILY TRAITS Watervliet" call (269)- fa 463-3226 als for each topic. "This policy change strikes a neces- Stoppers. > Week Night Specials! S For the latest information on Rep. Granholm There is a $75 per person registra- sary balance between ensuring be at their home. So it's quiet at 620 Riverside Drive for the time being. I————1—i II I I — Proos, please visit the House tion fee for the workshop, which homeland security and preserving But I hope in the not-too-distant future they all come back and are still not Monday Wednesday Thursda Republican's online office at too big to play in the yard. To me, that is the best... a yard frill of kids play- orders flags includes refreshments and reference our customer-service focus," Land Rib Night Mexican Nioht www.gQphQM$e.wm. materials. Preregistration is said. "We are committed to working ing games and the parents watching. We always line up all of the chairs in Email your news, Half-slab of Tender Baby Choice of: Steak or One-Pound Steak Dinner lowered for required. Please call the Van Buren with all affected customers so that the garage so we can watch the action. This is flin for us. Same service. photos & Back Ribs, Soup or Salad. 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Tri-City Area History Pane January 6, 2005 Trl-Clty Record Page 5 we must icrve the larger good, per- Tri-City Area Sports News he Paw Paw River Journal haps leave thit world a little better My view place than we found it *hcn we Do vou remember downtown Hartford when it looked liked tkL% ? arrived A sense of our need to "pay t ram the collection of Tri-City Area photographs and postcards at the Sorth Berrien Historical Press Box review of 2004 athletes and events it forward." giving back for all of Society Museum, 300 Coloma.ire., Coloma 4M-3330. from the By Mike Leith advantages we have in this world. A second-place finish was secured Once again we have reached the end I'd like to give a vote of thanks to by Chris Chappell at 125 lbs. of the year and it is time to take a Bill Hansen for suggesting to me Press Box Fourth-place finishers included Ben look back at the sports happenings how well Jim Keech fits the bill Efting at 119 lbs., Gregg Osbum at By Mike Leith, Sportswriter of 2004. here. And it is my pleasure to point 135 lbs., and Ben Haight at 152 lbs. I say this every year, but it just him out as a good example of what We did not finish well." He adde( They all advanced to the individual Armchair QBs seems to go by so fast; but, regard- we need to be... and do as we go that his team played like it was regionals where several area This race has really tightened up as less of how it feels, there has been a oy M. Davis through life. Manon and I are most behind instead of ahead late in the wrestlers advanced to the state finals a result of last week's bowl games. whole year of highlights to review. pleased to count him as a friend. game. That resulted in some bad after placing in the top four at their Jim Keech, a Renaissance Man Twin City Players, and even a TV And there should be no doubt that decisions offensively, which allowed January respective regionals last week. My Webster's Dictionary defines a commercial. Genealogical USC is the best college team in the LMC to make it close. The Hartford boys varsity basket- Individual wrestling results i Renaissance man (or woman) as one "He developed a strong attachment country. They convinced me. Milo Jeffries had 17 points, nine ball team was busy over the holidays C.J. Myers (160 lbs.) of Coloma rwho is skilled and well versed in to Japan when he was stationed Greg Borr still has the lead but it is assists, and seven steals; Jermain as it hosted and won its own holiday pinned his opponent for the Division . many fields of knowledge or work. there in service and not only Society offering a slim one. Greg went 10-12 for the Murphy had 10 points and 14 tournament. That included wins over 3 Regional championship at Delton, Such a person is our own Tri-City returned to visit but taught English week and now has no room for error rebounds; Jake Boven had eight Galien and South Haven. Continued on Page 7 Record cartoonist. Jim Keech. He for a semester there. Later, he wrote extensive classes since Joe Jason is right on his heels. points; Terrel Evans had seven Jamin Olds was the leading scorer and wife Ruthie have four children: a book about the experience. One For anyone who would like to learn Joe went 12-10 for the week and points; and Tyler LaVanway added for the two-game tournament for Tim, Matt, Chris, and Rachel. They time he told me that as Thanksgiving more about genealogical research- WINS CONFERENCE...The Coloma High School varsity basketball In the closed the gap on Greg to one game five points. Hartford, with 44 points. Chad live in beautiful downtown Keeler. was drawing near, he tried to find a ing. the Berrien County team won the Lakeland Conference title. (Mike Leith photo) as we go down the stretch. This may The Comets are now 4-1 overall and Moore had a career-high 23 points in one of Hartford's southern suburbs. turkey. But they were not available, Genealogical Society is offering come down to the very end with will have played Brandywine by the the championship game as well. January with a 10-2 overall record Statistics for the Lady Panthers Now, many illustrious people live so he had one flown in. Japanese some extensive classes. Joe's performance this week. pits! time you read this. They wjll then Watervliet wrestlers defeat and 7-0 in the conference. included Kourtney Marvin with two out there but I wonder if Jim should- ovens are tot) small for something The schedule for January and Nancy Huffman went 13-9 for the host Edwardsburg this Friday, Hartford by 42-31 score Hartford basketball team is aces, five kills, and 17 digs; Kim By Sue Openneer n't be designated the honorary that big. so he had to cut it in half. February follows: each class runs week and stays in third place. Nancy January 7. In a wrestling meet with Hartford, 4-1 in conference Gear with 15 kills and two blocks; mayor of that small but thriving "Tri-City Record readers know Jim for one hour. My predictions for is four games behind Joe and five winners for the Panthers included The Hartford varsity basketball Sarah Sheffer with six kills, four community. as a talented artist. He also served on Using a Database Software behind Greg, so she still has an out- Watervliet girls Nick Forestieri (103), Justin team is now 8-4 overall and 4-1 in blocks, and five digs; while Jamie the 2005 season , Just recently, friend Bill Hansen the Hartford School Board, was Program: Courthouse & Vital side chance. the conference at the end of January. Rolling Back The Years Swillium (112), Paul VanAntwerp Hartmann added 24 assists and 18 This week's article will be a little r from down Coloma way asked me President of the Retired Teachers Records take Eau Claire Jim Edwards jumps all of the way (140), Cameron Morris (152), Ben That included wins over Gobies, digs. why I had never written a column Association, and is a long-time vol- The above class will be offered on Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By different than those you are used to from sixth place to fourth with his tournament Isbrecht (189), Jimi Keech (215), Decatur, Galien, South Haven, and The Watervliet girls varsity volley- reading. Here are some of my pre- # about the above-mentioned Jim unteer at Lakeland Hospital/* two Saturdays, Jan. 8 and Jan. 22, at As reported in the local newspapers: Coloma Courier, performance. Jim had the best record and Brad Wing (heavyweight). Lawrence. ball team went a perfect 10-0 in Keech. Don t know why I hadn't High praise indeed from Bill 9:00 a.m. The Watervliet girls varsity volley- dictions for the 2005 season set to Hartford Day Spring, and Watervliet Record. of the week as he went 16-6 to jump Winners for the Indians included Patriots win Super Bowl SAC volleyball play in the South thought of it. Bill and I have both Hansen... and richly deserved. Jim Library Sources: Internet Web sites ball team traveled to Eau Claire last get under way in February at two positions. Ben Efting (119), Chris Chappell Another Super Bowl is in the books Division and then went on to take known Jim for many years and value and I have both toiled for years in This class will be offered on two week and won the annual Rachel Daytona. NEWS FROM THE COLOMA COURIER Rob Bunn also had a pretty good (125), Brennan Runge (130), Greg and the New England Patriots are the SAC South tournament. his friendship. The two of them the print shop wherein originates the Wednesdays, Feb. 2 and Feb. 16, at Magers Memorial Invitational vol- Starting with my favorite driver, performance as he went 13-9. He Osbum (135), Julian Arreola (145), World Champions once again. The Watervliet girls then went taught together in the Watervliet Tri-City Record. 7:00 p.m.; and on two Saturdays, 100 YEARS AGO - 1905 Jan.l, Dr. Wm. Schaier reports. The veterans attending a weeklong leyball tournament. Dale Jr. will have another mediocre moves down a notch to fifth place and Corey Nichols (160). The Carolina Panthers put up a through the SAC Conference tour- season. He is starting the season . school system. When I first began my column in Feb. 5 and Feb. 19, at 9:00 a.m. A letter to the editor from F.E. new arrival was a seven-pound workshop on the campus of Ferris The Lady Panthers went 6-0 for the because of Jim's performance but is Coloma Invitational wrestling great fight but the Patriots had the nament undefeated to nail down the with a new crew chief and it will When I asked Bill just what he 1985, the resident cartoonist was All classes will be held at the L.D.S. Dewey, St. Petersburg, Florida, says daughter bom to Mr. and Mrs. John State College in Big Rapids, day in pool play before defeating just one game behind him. That tournament has foot in the end. outright conference title. some tjme for ^ ^ knew about Jim Keech's life, he Grandpa Palmer. Because of failing Family History Center. 395 Jakway, - I arrived here about noon on Harbert. Michigan. This workshop provides host Eau Claire 25-13 and 25-20 in means he still can move up over the 10 teams competing Tom Brady was awarded the MVP The Lady Panthers went 3-0 on the t g i fj probably won't have as came up with the following: "This eyesight, he retired. After that, for a in Benton Harbor. There will be Friday and found the town nearly George Wooley, Frank Stoffle, and veterans with a first-hand look at life their semifinal match. 0 e e next few weeks if he plays his cards Hamilton won the Coloma trophy once again, putting him in day, beating Hartford in the moming many wins as 2004 but he will defi- information about Jim came my way year or so, John Willmeng did a handouts for each of these classes. full to overflowing with Michigan Robert Morlock returned Monday on a college campus at no charge to The Lady Panthers then went on to right. Invitational wrestling tournament elite company with two Super Bowl in their first match, downing nitely be a contender in the "Chase through years of casual conversa- weekly cartoon. Then Jim took over If you wish to attend, please send an people. To prove the "Dixie-Flyer" from Clearlake, near Hastings, them. defeat Jackson Vandercook Lake in Chris Leach did pretty well with a while host Coloma came in fifth wins in three years. Bloomingdale in their semifinal f the Cup." tion, mostly in the WHS teachers' the artistic duties in 1997. Now, of e-mail to or you route is a popular one, I have the Michigan, where they have been Submitted by volunteer Barb the championship match by scores of or 12-10 record but she still falls to place. The game was somewhat overshad- match, and then downing Lawrence lounge. Jim is not 'full of himself course, we don't really labor in the can call 429-6335. names of fifty-nine people and more attending the winter camp of the Abrams at Coloma Public Library, 25-18 and 25-11. Michael Waltrip's days are num- sixth place. That was also because Watervliet took seventh while owed by the Janet Jackson wardrobe in the championship match by and once told me he is uncomfort- print shop... most of us work in a to follow from South Haven. Benton Junior Farm Bureau. from the Coloma Courier newspa- Leading Watervliet for the day were bered at DEI and Martin Truex Jr. of Jim's exceptional performance. Hartford took ninth place. malfunction during the halftime scores of 15-6 and 15-5. able with praise. "virtual'' office. We do our creating Harbor, and St. Joseph in January. 30 YEARS AGO-1975 pers donated by the Tri-City Record. Kourtriey Marvin with four assists, will more than likely take his place. She is just two games behind Rob Watervliet wrestlers that had a per- show. Lady Comets win conference /'Jim's father, Barney, was a shop and send it to Editor Karl on the Genealogy Mr. and Mrs. Wakefield Shock have Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spaulding of Hours: Monday & Friday, 10:00 74 points, seven aces, 10 kills, and Truex won the 2004 Busch Series and three games behind Jim. fect day at 5-0 included Jeremy LSU and USC share volleyball tournament keeper in Hartford. He told Jim to Internet. entertained company since Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma, are a.m.-5:30p.m.: Tuesday. Wednesday 58 digs; Shannon McLaughlin had Championship while driving the We are down to the nitty-gritty stage Ashley and Kameron Morris. Those national championship The Coloma girls varsity volleyball chance 2 Motorsports car. Dale Jr. pick an occupation he liked so well Jim's family lived in Hartford for classes at Thursday, December 29. IT'S A the proud parents of a daughter & Thursday, 10:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m.; 24 points, eight aces, 19 kills, and 30 of things now, so let's see what hap- that had 4-1 records included Cody There is a split decision for the col- he could whistle on the way to GIRL! bom, December 7, at Memorial and Saturday. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. team came into the Lakeland is part owner of the Chance 2 race- many years. His Dad. Barney, man- pens this week. digs; Sarah Sheffer had four assists, 60 YEARS AGO - 1945 Wieand and Ben Isbrecht. lege football national championship Conference toumament as the num- car '.work... which he did. Jim's Dad aged the Kroger store on Main Covert Library Hospital. She has been named Phone- 468-3431. 49 points, 19 aces, four blocks, and • For Coloma, C.J. Myers was the as LSU and USC shared the title. also advised him to live east of his There was one New Year's baby Angeline Kay. Comets win Niles ber- one seed and ended the day in There's no doubt Kasey Kahne will Street; then also owned and operated 39 digs; Kim Gear with 12 points, Panthers end month with bom at the Coloma sanitarium on only 5-0 wrestler, while Lequae the same spot as the Lady Comets win a race during the 2005 season, ,work place so he would not have the a restaurant across from Ely Park. begin Jan. 12 Robert H. Stakley was one of seven four aces, 108 kills, II blocks, and tournament Caldwell and Todd Smith both went 5-4 overall record defeated Berrien Springs 11-15, 15- After finishing second five times rsun in his eyes to and from the job... He also then, for years, followed the "Basic Genealogy" classes at the NEWS FROM THE HARTFORD DAY SPRING seven digs; Ashley Teed with 34 The Watervliet boys varsity basket- 4-1 on the day. 8, and 5-10 in the championship iast yearj his aggressive driving Vhich he also did. county fairs with his popcorn Covert Branch of Van Buren District The Coloma Comet boys varsity points, nine aces, and 20 digs; 90 YEARS AGO - 1915 For Hartford, both Gregg Osbum ball team ends the month with a 5-4 match to take the title. techniques will find him a spot in "His size and ability enabled Jim to wagon... parked on the midway after voting the Baileys the best firm known as Olds, Sievers and basketball team competed in the Library will begin Wednesday, Ashley Parker with 17 points, three overall and 2-2 conference record. The beautiful country home of Mr. entertainers. Mackinder. The firm succeeds Olds and Julian Arreola went 5-0 for the For the day, Coloma had Diane this year's top 10. ^play on the junior varsity football where tantalizing smells could lure January 12, from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Niles Holiday Tournament last week aces, and 13 digs; along with 138 and Mrs. Frank Bailey was the scene 60 YEARS AGO-1945 & Sievers, which was formed last day. February Mitchell with 65 kills, eight digs. Rusty Wallace is set to retire after team while he was still in eighth in customers. Bamey was certainly a and will continue bi-weekly through and came home with the champi- assists, 38 points, six aces, four of a merry gathering on New Year's Eugene Heuser will show colored February, by whom Mackinder has Other teams that competed included and eight aces; Hannah Barrett with the 2005 season, along with Mark jjgrade. He received all-state honors good businessman. February. onship trophy as a reward for their blocks, and 37 digs from Katelyn The Watervliet varsity basketball Eve when 75 members and friends movies at the regular meeting of been employed since November Plainwell, Dowagiac, Grand Rapids 39 kills; Ann Balsis with 91 assists Martin. Martin had a great second ^playing for HHS and later played at If you are curious about the pop- The classes are free and open to any efforts. Bryce. team beat Hartford 63-56 to gain a of the Christian Sunday School Commercial-Farmers Club Friday at 1963. A native of Grand Junction, Union, Paw Paw, Cassopolis, and and seven digs; Kachina half of the 2004 season and that jte college level and in the U.S. Air corn wagon, you can still see it... adult wishing to learn about geneal- The Comets beat host Niles in the split of their regular season series, as responded to an invitation to meet the Methodist Church. The pictures Lawrence. Blackamore with 11 blocks; while momentum will carry through to the JForce while stationed in Japan. parked next to the Watervliet VFW ogy and family history. Mackinder is a graduate of Bangor championship game by a 52-45 the Indians had won their first meet- with them to watch the New Year will include those taken by the Earlier in the week, the Comets fell Tabitha Bell added four digs and 2005 season. Martin has yet to win "Jim taught in Hartford and Post just east of town. Jim is a mem- The first class will include a survey High School and Kalamazoo score after downing Lake Michigan E-mail your ing this season at Watervliet. out and the New Year in. The Heusers while traveling in various to River Valley in a close meet 36- nine aces. Watervliet, with the majority of his ber there... and they take it out on of your basic genealogy knowledge. College. He received his law degree Catholic in their semifinal game by a The Panthers hit eight 3-pointers, a championship but has one more evening proved to be an ideal and sections of the United States and 32. Earnhardt Jr. wins Daytona 500 year to grab the title. ^career being in Watervliet. He was occasion. Labor Day weekends we Class instructor will be Hannah from Detroit College of Law in 1963 54-48 score. with Jordan Grieser accounting for the sleighing perfect. The hostess still pictures will show flowers from sports news Winners for the Comets included It was an exciting race to the end, ^considered a master teacher... even have seen it parked at the 1-94 rest Baldwin who is a Covert Branch and was admitted to the bar last Against Niles, the Comets fell four of those while also scoring a Look for Sterling Marlin and Dale arranged a number of interesting the gardens at Hilltop Orchards and Wade Richardson (119), Bret but with 19 laps to go Dale # students who were not that keen area south of Watervliet, where they Library Clerk and volunteer that May. Mrs. Mackinder is a Hartford behind 9-6 after the first quarter but total of 20 points. Ben Hall had 12 Jarrett to be the next drivers to games, plenty of music, recitations, Nurseries. Plans are being made for Hawblitzel (125), Tim Bartee (145), Earnhardt Jr. passed Tony Stewart j'about school liked him. In addition hand out coffee to weary travelers. works with genealogy in the Covert High School teacher. They live at came back to lead 23-21 at the half. points; Thomas Cobbins had nine announce their retirement late in the etc. Miss Adalyn Humphrey was the a ladies' night program January 18 Greg Akre (160), C.J. Myers (171), and won the Daytona 500 six years season, Instead of quitting "co,d |fo teaching, Jim coached, announced Historical Museum. Van Auken Lake. Niles came back to take a 36-34 lead points, including a pair of treys, for lucky one to draw the first prize of when Willis Dunbar, former Jesse Martin (189), and Jon Smith to the day that his father won it. turkey," they will follow the Bill ball games, and directed many plays Seems to me that one of the key ele- Please sign up for the class by call- Submitted by Hartford Public after three quarters before the to Mike's his best performance of the year; the evening and Fred Allen the sec- Hartford resident and a member of (215). and shows. This came about natural- ments in being a true Renaissance ing (269) 764-1298 or by coming Library from microfilm copies of the Comets went on an 18-9 fourth- Matt Green had eight points; Kyle March Elliott schedule and compete in a ond. Mrs. Bailey, assisted by the Kalamazoo faculty, will be the Watervliet volleyball team ly because of his own acting experi- man or woman would have to be an into the library. Hartford Day Spring. Hours: quarter run to seal the win. Freed had seven points; and Eric The Watervliet wrestling team won handful of races before calling it young ladies of her class, served a speaker. has successful week "ence, which included summer stock. awareness... a feeling that somehow Monday & Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.- Coach Josh Hood said his team Odom had five points. its first team District since wrestling Sterling Marlin is the only beautiful supper and the hours flew 40 YEARS AGO -1965 The Watervliet girls varsity volley- 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday, forced some key turnovers in that Jamin Olds led Hartford with 25 was reinstated a few years ago by driver to win back-to-back races at by all too fast. When the clock column a ball team took two matches last John S. Olds and Edward C. Sievers 1:00-5:00 p.m.; Friday. 9:00 a.m.- fourth quarter to make the differ- points, Justin Quigno had 12 points, beating Covert 62-6 in Division iV. ^e Daytona 500. struck 12:00, everybody wished Jr. announced that they have taken week as it defeated Marcellus 15-3 Jamie 5:00 p.m.: and Saturday, 10:00 ence. He added that the Comets were mleith6925@ Chad Moore had 11 points before Against Covert, the Panthers had McMurray, who lost his bid everybody else a "Happy New Year'* and 15-12 before going on to down t0 be n into partnership Douglas J. a.m.-2:00p.m. Phone: 621-3408. up by just one point with about two fouling out late in the game, while winners at 125 lbs. by Cody Wieand, ' the top 10, is expected to and all departed for their homes Mackinder and formed a new law Hartford 15-10 and 15-5 to end the and a half minutes left to play when Kyle Meachum and Adam Lagoni Lonnie Simmons at 130 lbs., Ben pick up where he left off in the 2004 week. Tyler LaVanway hit a crucial 3- each added four points apiece. Eisen at 135 lbs., Jeremy Ashley at season. McMurray won the million NEWS FROM THE WATERVLIET RECORD In the Marcellus match, the Lady 1 pointer that put them up by four Coloma's Richardson wins lOO1*1 140 lbs., Paul VanAntwerp at 145 dollar bonus when he finished ll^ 90 YEARS AGO - 1915 Bell Telephone Co. Watervliet High School and is the i C.A.R. Panthers had Jamie Hartmann With points and helped to seal the deal. wrestling match lbs., Kameron Morris at 152 lb., in the standings. He, along with /v A son arrived at the home of Mr. Mrs. John Chambers was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Rinks 23 assists, 12 digs, five points, and Tyler LaVanway led the Comets In Coloma wrestling, senior Wade Chris Hauch at 160 lbs., Adam teammate Casey Mears, is expected and Mrs. Henry Hiler of Bainbridge Christmas guest of her daughter and Sr. four aces; Sarah Sheffer with three (Digital Subscrlbar Lin*) with 22 points, including four treys; | Certified Richardson won match 100 of his Costner at 171 lbs., Ben Isbrecht at to be a threat in the 2005 race for last week. family, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Air Force Sergeant Thomas P. kills and two blocks; Kim Gear with Milo Jeffries had 13 points; Terrel career as the Comets downed 189 lbs., Jimi Keech at 215 lbs., and the championship. Arvine Hill is here from New York Havens, at Kalamazoo. The Havens Frazier has been assigned to a 10 kills and 10 blocks; Shannon Evans had 11 points; while Jermain Buchanan 53-21 and Battle Creek Brad Wing at 275 lbs. As it turns out, the changes State to spend the holidays at the expected to spend the holiday in Strategic Air Command unit at 1 Auto McLaughlin with four points, four Internet Access Murphy added six points and 10 Central 39-37. Hartford wrestlers in District 4 NASCAR made to the points sys- home of his daughter, Mrs. F.W. Watervliet but both little girls devel- Kincheloe AFB, Michigan. Sgt. aces, three kills, and 11 digs; and rebounds. The Coloma varsity wrestling team team championship tem were not as bad as everyone \ Brown. He will visit here several oped chicken pox and the change of Frazier, an aircraft maintenance spe- i Repair Kourtney Marvin with two kills and The night before in their semifinal had two champions in the Division 3 The Hartford Indian wrestling team expected. Waiting until the final weeks. plans was effected. seven digs. for Coloma cialist, was previously assigned to fell to host Bangor at the Division 4 race to crown a champion was, game, the Comets struggled against Individual District at Hamilton. The Watervliet public library has 30 YEARS AGO -1975 Then, against Hartford, the Lady Kodena AB, Okinawa. team District in the championship without a doubt, very exciting, been moved into the kindergarten LMC before finally putting the 1468-5555 C.J. Myers at 160 pounds and Jesse Miss Becky Higginbottom, daugh- Submitted by Linda Cubbage from Panthers had Jamie Hartmann with Lakers away. Martin at 171 lbs. both took home match. Hartford beat Lawrence 51-8 annex to the Watervliet Public ter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude and files at Watervliet District Library 22 assists, two aces, one kill, and t0 et t0 About this game, Coach Hood said. Front End first place in their respective weight S ^e championship match School, the first building south of Higginbottom of Watervliet, mar- from the Watervliet Record newspa- three digs; Kim Gear with 11 kills while Bangor beat Lawton 69-7 to the record office. divisions. MSCM ried Kenneth E. Rinks, son of Mr. pers donated by the Tri-City Record. and seven blocks; and Kourtney Alignment There were three Comet wrestlers get there. Watervliet 60 YEARS AGO -1945 and Mrs. Johnnie Rinks, also of Marvin with seven digs and three Hours: Monday, 1:00-8:00 p.m.; Includes front wheel drives snd 4x4 PU that took fourth-place finishes and Hartford had four champions in Ben A baby girl was bom to Mr. and Watervliet, on December 28. rur si hu .s Tuesday, 1:00-5:00 p.m.; Nelson's kills. Efting at 119 lbs., Chris Chappell at Mrs. Geo. Keller Jr. Thursday morn- Airman Robert L. Rinks has gradu- will move on to the Regional. 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a e '' R 6 "W-Clty Record January 6, 2005 January 6, 2005 Trl-Clty Record Page 7 FLORENCE IRENE BITTNER Paragould, AK, to John Benjamin Tri-City Area Ohituurics Florcncc Irene Bittncr, 101, of and Martha Raetla (Heme) Holifield Michigan Steps up: eat Press Box review of 2004 athletes and events Continued from Page 5 Western Michigan and Michigan that game, which lasted five innings. On offense, Coloma had Diane Coloma went to be with her Lord She is survived by her husband of Berrien Springs; two sisters — Lois Sr. He mamed Dorothy Trudell on while Jesse Martin (171 lbs.) look State both made the NCAA touma- She also helped her own cause on 67 years, Archie; two daughters, (B.C.) Drane and Barbara and Pete Mitchell, Zandarski and Jaime Cade and Savior on Thursday, Dec. 30, June 16, 1990, in Covert. He was better, move more, stop third in the consolation round to ment this year. Betty Barker of Benton Harbor and Loveland, both of Hartford; one offense with a single and a double. with two singles and Ashley 2004, at Countryside Nursing employed as a diesel mechanic for advance. Hartford announces Pam Young of Michigan City, Ind.; grandchild; several aunts, uncles, Then, in the championship game, Mannino added a triple. Centre, South Haven. Closson & Sons Tractor and Trailer In Division 4, Watervliet had one end-of-season boys one daughter-in-law, Karen Sawyer cousins, nieces and nephews, and a smoking-it's just that simple the Lady Comets took on host In their second game, the Lady Funeral services were held at 11 in Benton Harbor for 30 years, retir- championship in the Bronson basketball awards of Coloma; six grandchildren and special friend, Kolleen Moore. Portland and took a 2-1 decision in a Comets beat Perry 3-1 as Zandarski a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at ing in 2003. Earlier this year, Michigan's personal choices and commitments Regional with Cody Wieand at 119 The Hartford boys varsity basket- defensive game. Helena Zandarski seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements have been entrusted threw her second one-hitter of the Midway Baptist Church in His parents and one sister, Wilma Surgeon General Dr. Kimberlydawn that will make the ultimate differ- lbs. Lonnie Simmons placed fourth ball team announced end-of-season Mrs. Sawyer was preceded in death to Brown Funeral Home & struck out nine batters and allowed day and struck out 11 batters. Watervliet. Burial followed in Cribs, preceded him in death. Wisdom unveiled a plan designed to ence in our own health as well as the at 130 lbs. to qualify, while both Ben awards, with the following results: by one son in 1999, Thomas Sawyer, Cremation Services, Niles. just four hits for the win. Christin Harris, Ashley Mannino, Kniebes Cemetery on Friday Road He is survived by his wife, Dorothy improve the long-term health of health of our communities. This will Isbrecht (189 lbs.) and Jeremy and two brothers and four sisters. Jamin Olds was named the team's May and Jaime Cade each had two sin- in Coloma. Visitation was held from Holifield of Covert; his children — MARY ZEHNER allow us to turn our focus from treat- Michigan's citizens by focusing on Ashley (140 lbs.) qualified with most valuable player, while Kevin gles. 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Davidson Sheila (Bob) Burygone of Aynor, Mary Zehner, 72, of Watervliet died ing health conditions to health pro- The Watervliet and Hartford varsity strategies to help us reduce disease third-place finishes. McGrew was named the most In their third game, the Lady Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, S.C., and Angela (Chris) Vallejo of Monday, Jan. 3, 2005. motion and disease prevention." Softball teams got together at and other chronic illnesses. It is Hartford had two qualifiers in improved player. Comets defeated Pewamo- Coloma. Friends visited with Mary's family Hartford for a twin bill that deter- Spicewood, Texas, Shelia (Russell) titled Prescription for a Healthier She also states, "If Michigan's col- Julian Arreola who finished second At the conference level, Jamin Olds from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6. A mined the SAC South Conference Westphalia 12-1 in five innings, Florence was bom Nov. 16,1903, in Morrow of Coloma, John (Tana) Michigan. lective health is to improve, we must at 145 lbs. and Chris Chappell took made the first team, Justin Quigno with Zandarski allowing just four HOST AND WIN...The Hartford girls varsity softball team won the Bainbridge Township to Lewis and memorial service was held at 6:00 title. Both teams came into the series Trudell of Covert, Terry (Rhea) Michigan has room for a lot of all take greater responsibility for fourth at 125 lbs. made the second team, while Chad M M that evening at Hutchins Funeral with no conference losses in the hits. She also helped her own cause Class C District that they hosted. (Mike Leith photo) Anna (Kniebes) Umphrey, whose Trudell of Covert, Robbie (Judy) improvement in areas such as ourselves, our families, and our Area wrestlers going Moore and Kevin McGrew both Home in Watervliet. SAC South Division, so the winner on offense with a triple and a single. destiny last week as the Panthers The Hartford girls varsity softball German ancestors pioneered farm- Trudell of Coloma, Teresa (Larry) BEN THOMAS SNIDER SR. healthy weight, activity levels, good communities." to state finals received an honorable mention. Coloma's Welton accepts won all of the conference games team took care of business last ing in the Bainbridge-Coloma area Street of Hartford and Patricia Mary was bom on May 31,1932, in would depend on what happened Ben Thomas Snider Sr., 70, of nutrition, and in smoking cessation. Dr. Wisdom has identified the prob- Several area wrestlers advanced to Jamin Olds was also named to the Cleveland Browns job Chicago. Her proud parents were between these two teams. they played to come out on top of Saturday as the Lady Indians won beginning in 1848. In 1922, Gaylord of Covert; three sisters — Morristown, TN, formerly of Michigan is one of the states that has lems with the health of Michigan's the state finals after placing in the Class "C" all-state first team. Matthew and Helen (Jollie) Watervliet won the first game by an Coloma will be looking for a new the SAC South Division. their second consecutive Division 3 Florence married Otto John Bittner. Velma Adair of St. Joseph, Mary Hartford, died on Jan. 3,2005, at his the highest number of residents who people. She has developed strategies top four at their respective regionals Wilkinson. April exciting 3-2 score that went right football coach soon as current varsi- The Panthers beat Lawrence 11-2 in District softball title. For the next 40 years, they owned (Owen) Toole of Flushing, Mich., residence. He was a veteran of the are obese. The consequences of to help alleviate the problem. The last week. Mary drove bus for Coloma UConn takes NCAA title down to the very last out. ty coach Bob Welton has accepted a a single game, then defeated The Lady Indians got to the cham- and operated Bittner's Standard and Lorene Drake of Burton, Mich.; Korean War. sedentary lifestyles cost Michigan rest is up to you and me, the resi- C.J. Myers (160 lbs.) of Coloma Schools for 36 years, was a substi- • The UConn Huskies took the Hartford came back to win the sec- position within the Cleveland Marcellus 12-5 in another single pionship game by defeating host Service, a fruit stand/gas station at 19 grandchildren; seven great- Funeral services were held at 8 p.m. nearly $8.9 billion in medical care dents of Michigan. "Eat better, move pinned his opponent for the Division tute bus driver for St. Joseph NCAA National Championship in a ond game by a 6-2 count, which Browns football organization. game, before falling to Gobies 4-3 in Bangor by a 9-3 score in their semi- the comer of Boyer Road and Red grandchildren; five nieces and four Wednesday, Jan. 5, at Westside costs. more, and stop smoking." It is just 3 Regional championship at Delton, Catholic School, and worked as a sleeper over Wake Forest. Duke fell gives both teams identical confer- Welton took Coloma to a confer- the SAC championship game. final game and then outlasted Arrow Highway in Coloma, where nephews. Chapel Funeral Home, Morristown. Many chronic diseases can be that simple. while Jesse Martin (171 lbs.) took crossing guard for Watervliet Public to UConn in the semifinals. ence records. That means that ence championship and the Comets' Watervliet is now 18-10 overall and Watervliet by a 7-5 score. they also farmed. She was a lifetime The family is being helped by the Graveside services were held at slowed or prevented, by following For more information, please con- third in the consolation round to Schools. CHS varsity baseball teams wins Hartford won the division, as the first-ever playoff win in football last ends conference play at 9-1. Krystin Weberg got the mound win Coloma resident and was a member Filbrandt Family Funeral Home of 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at East healthy lifestyles. One example tact Southern Michigan Diabetes advance. In her spare time Mary enjoyed cro- own tournament Indians had the wider margin of vic- fall in his first season at the helm. Gear going to state track meet against Bangor while the offense of Midway Baptist Church. South Haven. Tennessee Veterans Cemetery in would be diabetes, by losing as little Outreach Network. (SODON) at 1- At the state wrestling meet, cheting. The Coloma boys varsity baseball tory in head-to-head competition, His official title with the Browns Kim Gear is the Watervliet girls backed her up with 10 hits. Brittney Florence is survived by four chil- Knoxville. The family received as 7-10 pounds and getting activity 800-795-7800. Hartford's Julian Arreola took a Mary's greatest love was her fami- team is off to a good start as it won which was provided for in the tie- will be as a Midwest college scout. track team's only member going to Cox had two singles and a double, dren, the Rev. Raymond (Jeanette) BERNADINE McNEES friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at least 30 minutes every day for sixth place while Watervliet's Cody News From the Hartford girls take overall SAC the state meet as a result of her fin- Rhonda Purcell had three singles, Bittner of Poulan, Ga., Naomi (Rev. Bemadine "Bunny" McNees, 89, of ly, which includes; four sons - its own toumament and defeated breaking rules. prior to the services. Arrangements those populations at risk. Wieand (119 lbs.) and Jeremy championship Sanford) Morgan of Lake George, Merritt Island, Fla., died Sunday, Harold Jr., Michael, Phillip (Joan), two quality teams in the process. Coloma female runners capture ish at the Regional meet last week. and Kacey Darling added a triple. by Westside Chapel Funeral Home According to Governor Granholm, Bookshelves of Ashley (140 lbs.) each took a sev- Hartford coach John Johnson's girls Colo., June (Bittner) Russell of Dec. 26, 2004. and George (Holly), all of The Comets started out the day with second straight Lakeland title Gear is going because of a second- In the championship game against in Morristown "The economic and social costs enth place, all in Division 4. varsity softball team brought home Watervliet and Larry (Rosanne) • Bemadine lived on Paw Paw Lake Watervliet; four daughters - Brenda a come-from-behind 4-3 win over The Coloma girls varsity track team place finish in the shot-put. She also Watervliet, the Lady Indians got the Ben was preceded in death by his associated with an unhealthy popu- Watervliet Comet varsity basketball results the first-ever overall SAC Bittner of Coloma; daughter-in-law, in Watervliet until the death of her Brown of Dowagiac, Sandra St Joseph before defeating Grand completed a perfect Lakeland con- took a third in the discus. win with the tying runs on base. parents, William Lester Snider Sr. lation have a dramatic impact on The Coloma Comet varsity basket- Conference championship in soft- Ethel Bittner of Coloma; 12 grand- husband, Max, in 1982. She moved (Walter) Hatfield of Benton Harbor, Rapids Catholic Central 13-12 in a ference season by winning the con- At the SAC Conference meet. Gear Krystin Weberg got the mound win and Hannah Lillard Snider; brother, Michigan's ability to compete and District Library ball team may have technically won ball last week with an exciting 4-3 children — Calvin Bittner, Karen to the Chicago area and lived with Sharon Kay (Richard) Gatchell of st game that lasted nine innings. ference track meet last week. won the shot-put, took third in the once again while the big hitters for William Lester Snider Jr.; grand- succeed in the 21 century econo- the Lakeland Conference champi- win over Bloomingdale in the Woods, Linda Aultman, Janice her daughter, Maxine and grand- Coloma and Ruth (Charles) Rantz of Join the adult reading program, Lady Panthen have Combined with a perfect conference discus, and sixth in the 200 dash. Hartford included Rhonda Purcell daughter, Raven Ashley McMichael. my. If we are to attract new business onship early by default, with crossover game. Poston, Debbie Hiles, Dennis daughter, Jessica for several years, Watervliet; 30 grandchildren; 20 Readerobics, for an opportunity to perfect record dual record, it led to their second SAC Conference track results with two singles and Emily Foster He is survived by his wife, Ella and create new jobs, we have to Buchanan having to forfeit nine The winning run came on a Rhonda Bittner, Ron Bittner, Randy Morgan, great-grandchildren; two great- win gift certificates to area restau- The Watervliet girls varsity softball conference title in a row. Both Watervliet and Hartford boys who got a key two-RBI double in the then moved to Merritt Island, Fla., Snider; son, Ben Thomas Snider Jr. have healthy workers.'* games, but the Comets left no room great-grandchildren; six sisters - Purcell double. Brittney Cox had a participated in the SAC Conference Indian fifth that gave them their fifth Brock Bittner, Brian Bittner, Curtis where she lived with her daughter, of Morristown; daughters, Mona rants. The program will begin on team sports a perfect 5-0 record after Coloma had double winners in Dr. Wisdom's strategies highlights for Buchanan to claim the title if triple, while Amanda Smith added a Cattes and David Cattes; 21 great- Shirene and son-in-law. Bill. Alice (Robert) Siegert of Sauk January 10 and run through March its first week of play. Kachina Blackamore in both the dis- track meet last week. and sixth runs. Snider of Knoxville, TN and Wilma include: their MHSAA appeal is successful single and two RBIs. grandchildren; and five great-great- Village Chicago Heights, IL, Evelyn 5. cus and shot-put, while Jaymi As for Hartford, it had a first from The Lady Indians improve to 27-4 Mrs. McNees was bom Dec. 9, Snider of Kentucky; brother, Claude * Business and industries to consid- by beating the Bucks 65-63 in over- 30^ Watervliet Relays (Gerald) Wesaw of Bangor, Lois Walt Krystin Weberg got the mound win Craig Baham in the 3200. overall for the season and will host grandchildren. 1915, in Otsego, MI. Snider of Michigan; sisters, Karen Here's how it works: Year 30 of the Watervliet Relays ers took both the high and low er providing health care benefits that time at the Comet gym to make it while striking out 12 batters. She was preceded in death by her She is survived by one son, Richard Rittenhouse of San Antonio, TX, *There will be a drawing every two was held Saturday under sunny skies hurdles. Other individual firsts Watervliet had Kyle Freed with a the Division 3 Regional for both Snider and Tammy Burchelle of support preventive activities and to official. Coloma boys share Lakeland title parents; husband, Otto in November Josephine (Gale) Congdon of weeks. Prizes will be from popular and warm temperatures. came from Jennifer Boxx in the 100 first in the 110 hurdles, a second in baseball and softball this Saturday. (Lena) McNees of Stevensville; two Michigan; grandchildren, Jessica encourage incentives to use these It didn't matter to either the Coloma Decatur, Ruth Bauschke of Deer as The Coloma boys varsity baseball the 300 hurdles, and a fifth in the Hartford girls take overall 1981; and by a son, Lyman Bittner daughters - Mrs. Bill (Shirene) (David) Basil of Knoxville, Virginia benefits. eating places. Berrien Springs won the boys title ^ ^- Park, TX, and Helen (Loris) Goss of or Buchanan teams as both played team took a share of the Lakeland high jump. SAC championship in October 2004; two brothers, Smith of Merritt Island and Mrs. McMichael of Texas, Amber Snider *Read two books or 300 pages every while Marcellus took the girls title. Coloma 400 and 800 relay * Schools should adopt policies on like the game was for the conference Conference baseball title with a Lewis and Raymond Umphrey; and Ron (Maxine) Newhart of Tinley Hartford; and several nieces and two weeks and get your name in the teams a so t00 Nathan Scowcroft had a third in the Hartford coach John Johnson's girls of Kentucky, Benjamin McMichael health foods and beverages and title, with the Comets winning the Tri-City Area teams competing had ^ k first place. The 400 nephews. team sweep of Brandywine by scores of 110 hurdles, while John Janssen varsity softball team brought home by a sister, Edna (Umphrey) Park, III.; nine grandchildren; 11 of Kentucky and William Brock of implement 24-hour tobacco free drawing. Limit of four books or 600 Watervliet in seventh and Hartford ^ Boxx, Ebony Murphy, Mary's loving husband Harold, and contest in overtime by a 65-63 score. 8-1 and 4-3. took a fourth in the 400 run. the first-ever overall SAC McKinley. great-grandchildren; and six great Kentucky; great-granddaughter. policies. They should also integrate pages (for two names in the draw- in 10th for the boys while the Blackamore, and Walters in it; while her parents preceded her in death. Farrid Coleman led the Comets with Brian Rogers got the mound win in Division 3 Regional track results Conference championship in soft- Memorial donations may be made great grandchildren. Summer Rose Basil; also several school health education and physical ing). Hartford girls took third and the the 800 team had Jamyshia Memorial donations may be made 18 points, Jake Boven came through game one, allowing just two hits in At the Regional 3 boys track meet, ball last week with an exciting 4-3 to the church or to Berrien County She was preceded in death by her nieces and nephews. education into school curriculums. *Hand in your log sheet (handed out Watervliet girls took 10th. Jennings, Jess Doss, Blackamore, to Mary's family. with a big game inside with 17 the process. Watervliet had Kyle Freed take a win over Bloomingdale in the Cancer Service. husband, Max McNees, in 1982; GENE E. WILLIAMS * Healthcare providers should edu- when you begin) for the week to get The only first place for the boys was and Walters on it. points, Jermaine Murphy had 12 Ronnie Simmons had a triple and a fourth in the high jump, a fifth in the crossover game. five sisters, Clarabelle, Lenore, Gene E. Williams, 55, Niles died, your name in the drawing. the Panthers' Kyle Freed, Jordan Coloma softball team cate as well as support patients in points, Bobby Edelberg had 11 single, Bobby Edelberg and Tom JOHN B. HOLIFIELD JR. Jessie Hutchins, Florence Nolton •Only adult books from the wins championship 110 hurdles, and a sixth in the 300 Hartford boys downed by Gobies Wednesday Dec. 29, 2004, at maintaining health and self-manage- points, while Sebastian Lewis added Winans, Brent Scowcrof and Erik ie Garland each had two singles, while hurdles. in District championship game John B. Holifield Jr., 78, of Covert and Francis Wetmore. Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph fol- ment of diseases. They should offer Watervliet Library will be accepted. Wilkerson as they won the shuttle ^ Coloma girls varsity softball 1 Hour Photo five points. Murphy also led the team Jamie Page added a two-out RBI Cody Weiand took a sixth in the The Hartford boys varsity baseball died on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004, A memorial service will be held at lowing an illness. prevention services for all patients. No magazines, books on tape, or hurdle event. toweled to another Saturday Comets in rebounding with 18. double. at home. a future date. children's books. On the girls side of things, the tournament involving stiff competi- 1600 run. team got to the District champi- Gene was bom on Dec. 18,1949, to They should also identify certain Coloma ended the season with a 17- Pharmacy t on came In game two, Ronnie Simmons got For Hartford, Matt Nelson took a onship game as well, but the out- A memorial service will be held at the late Darwin and Belva populations to help reduce health The book featured in the Southwest Hartford team of Amber Manning * ^ home with the cham- Health & Beauty Aids 4 overall record after losing to the mound win in relief in a close 4- fourth in the 300 hurdles while Chris come was different in their situation 11 a.m. Jan. 4, 2005, at The Church KATHER1NE E. METZ (Schrader) Williams in Sparta, Ml. disparity, and to play a substantial Michigan "Read, Share, Grow" and Amanda Smith took the long pio^ship. The Lady Comets beat Dowagiac in the first round of the 3 game. Bradfield took a sixth in the discus. as the Indians fell to Gobies by an 8- of The Epiphany Episcopal Church, Katherine E. Metz. 81, of Coloma Services were held Monday, Jan. 3, Package Liquor role in community efforts to pro- Program will be announced on jump while Smith and Roper took Cedar Springs 8-1, with Helena Class "B" District. Watervliet boys take SAC South 5 score. with the Rev. Andrew Gross officiat- passed away Tuesday, Dec. 28„ 2005, at 11 a.m. at Brown Funeral mote healthy lifestyles. January 17. first in the high jump as well. Zandarski getting the mound win by June Hartford girls varsity volleyball The Watervliet boys varsity base- To get to the championship game. ing. 2004, at Community Hospital, Home and Cremation Services. A Toys & Gifts * Colleges should prepare health Panther boys baseball team wins striking out 10 batters and allowing Hartford girls repeat as Division team wins its own District ball team took control of its own John was bom Oct. 28, 1926, in Watervliet time of visitation was held one hour To advertise in the just one hit. Continued on Page 9 professionals to respond to the needs The Hartford girls varsity volleyball Concord Invitational 3 District softball champions A service celebrating her life was prior. TRI-CITY RECORD Candy-Cards-Wrap and challenges of this century. team won its own District by defeat- The Watervliet boys varsity base- held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 3, at His parents and a sister, Darlene call 463-6397 Dr. Wisdom stresses, "It is our own ing Bloomingdale in the champi- ball team has competed in the Davidson Chapel, Florin Funeral Hardin, preceded him in death. Open onship match by scores of 15-5 and Concord Invitational toumament for Service, Coloma. Burial followed in Gene is survived by a daughter, Daily 15-5. several years now and it paid off this North Shore Memory Gardens, Stephanie Woolf of Coloma; a son, BALANCE CAREER FREEDOM Leading Hartford were Sarah season as the Panthers won the tour- Get the whole family talking. Hagar Shores. Kevin Edmonson of Berrien Main St. AND RESPONSIBILITY Isbrecht with 19 digs, four kills, and nament. Visitation was held from 2 to 5 p.m. Springs; five brothers — Steve, Hartford Choice careers and quality education nine blocks; Rhonda Purcell with 29 Watervliet started out the day Sunday at the flmeral home. Roger and Terry Williams, all of are withing close driving distance against Whitmore-Prescott and post- of Courtyards by the Lake assists and three kills; and Kacey Add lines Katherine was bom on Jan. 18, Hartford, George (Jeannie) Williams vftoriH SRore Darling with 16 digs and three aces. ed a 12-5 win. 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Eric Odom got the five-inning Her husband, Frederick Metz of Limited Time Leaders for the Lady Panthers mound win while adding two singles Coloma; her daughter, Edna You luive the perfect place for recover included Kim Gear with 28 kills and and an RBI on offense. Rushing of Coloma; four grandchil- six blocks; Kourtney Marvin with CHS wins softball tournament dren; nine great-grandchildren; and 41 digs and five aces; Sarah Sheffer The Coloma girls varsity softball On Select Plans Get: one great great grandchild survive with 18 kills; Jamie Hartmann with team won the Portland Invitational her. Unlimited Mobile-to-Mobile Minutes 46 assists and 26 digs; and Jennifer toumament last weekend with wins Her first husband, Raymond over three tough teams. Unlimited Mobile-to-Home Minutes Hatchliifl Hartmann with seven assists and 11 Rendell, preceded her in death in The Lady Comets took on Petoskey Unlimited Night & Weekend Minutes 1992. digs. 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January 6, 2005 Trl-C'ity Record Page 9 Page 8 Trl-Clty Record January 6, 2005 even though she's only a fifth-grad- • Coloma Calendar & Entertainment SURROUND YOURSELF • er (just for practice). She is very out- WITH QUALITY FRIENDS Armchair Quarterbacks pick this weekend's game winners! going" Quality schools in Watervliet, friendly Community Her hobbies include playing the alto folks downtown, Michigan friendliness l- acli week Ihesc foolball fans pick Iheir favorite teams lo win. The AQB with the best record ending with Super Bowi XXXIX wins a hat! sax in band and reading. In less than "Kute Kids "... at Courtyards by the Lake a month, she has read almost 300 I Schools STRONG HAPPY For the family values of books. Her present interest is the set "KUTE KH)"...Justin Raymond Adams, born August 23, 2004, FAMILY TRAITS weighed 9 pounds, 151 Watervliet call (269)463-3226 of books by Lemony Snicket called i * menus n A Series of Unfortunate Events. ounces; and was 23 B i n January 10-14 The following local merchants join long. He is the son o JAN 7 THRU JAN 13 ELEMENTARY the staff at CMS in congratulating Michael and Adrienne WWW.MOORETHEATRES.COM THLRSDAYS B.Y.O.B i * BREAKFAST: Monday - French our "Student of the Week" for her Adams of Grand Forks MOVIE CARD-A GIFT OF A GREAT TIME Toast Sticks. Tuesday - Cheese hard work and dedication: Air Force Base in *LATE SHOWS ONLY FRI-SAT Omelet. Wednesday - Waffles. Coloma Pizza Hut ($10 gift certifi- Grand Forks, North Thursday - Breakfast Sandwich. cate), Waffle House (free appetizer Dakota. His grandpar- Friday - Pancakes. coupon), McDonald's (free sand- ents are Dannie and Alice Adams of Coloma A " WSr LUNCH: Monday - Toasted Cheese wich coupon), Wesco (fountain POLAR EXPRESS 1:30 4:10 G Sandwich w/Tomato Soup or Beef drink and popcorn), Candy Castle and Howard and & Bean Burrito. Tuesday - ($2.50 gift certificate), AMF Jeanette Duck o BLADE:TRINITV 7:10 9:40* R - a Spaghetti w/Meatballs or Grilled Bowling Lanes (two free games). Fresno, California. Greg Borr 124-66 Joe Jason 123-67 Nancy HufTman 119-71 Jim Edwards 115-75 Rob Bunn 114-76 Justin is the great- 1:10 3:50 6:50 9:20* PG True Value Chris Leach 112-78 Chicken Patty Bunwich. Wednesday Coloma Athletic Department (free NATIONAL TREASURE Q92 FM Radio Huffman TV & Appliances Nancy's Furniture grandson of Rena Brookfield Chrysler Dodge Guy's Marina - Chicken & Noodles w/Roll or Hot student pass), and ChartwelPs MEET THE FOCKERS 1:20 4:00 7:00 9:30* PG13 Dog on a Bun. Thursday - School Dining Services at Coloma Adams of Three Oaks Indianapolis over Denver Indianapolis over Denver Indianapolis over Denver Indianapolis over Denver Indianapolis over Denver Indianapolis over Denver Pepperoni Pizza or Bacon Middle School (snack gift certifi- and the late Howard Seattle over St. Louis Seattle over St. Louis Seattle over St. Louis Seattle over St. Louis St. Louis over Seattle Seattle over St. Louis Cheeseburger. Friday - Fishwich cate). Adams; and Lura San Diego over New York San Diego over New York San Diego over New York San Diego over New York San Diego over New York New York over San Diego Bunwich or Mini Com Dogs. Hunter of Flint and the CLOSER 1:50 7:00 9:30* R Green Bay over Minnesota Green Bay over Minnesota Green Bay over Minnesota Green Bay over Minnesota Green Bay over Minnesota Green Bay over Minnesota SECONDARY late Harold White. Tiebreaker Packers/Vikings Tiebreaker Packers/Vikings 1:30 4:006:40 9:10* Tiebreaker Packers/Vikings Tiebreaker Packers/Vikings Tiebreaker Packers/Vikings Tiebreaker Packers/Vikings LUNCH (Incredibles): Monday - North School Share a photo of your "Kule Kids" with your friends, neigh- OCEAN'S TWELVE 45 ots. 50 pts. 37 pts. 48 pts. 54 pts. 56 pts. Menutainment Spud Bar. Tuesday - bors, and relatives who read the Tri-City Record. Make sure you write MEET THE FOCKERS 1:40 4:10 6:50 9:20* PG13 Spaghetti w/Meatballs. Wednesday "Student of your kids' names on the back of the picture and include any other - Menutainment Breakfast for information about it you'd like to see in the paper, including mom and FAT ALBERT 4:20 PG Lunch. Thursday - Menutainment dad, grandma and grandpa, and so on. Send the photo to the Tri-City the Week" PresContinued froms PaoPag pe 7 Bo Districxt 3i oiall-districl reviet honors were w of 200~ 4 athletes an^ d eventT s Fiesta Bar. Friday - Menutainment Record, RO. Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098. Pick up the photo after it able mentions. Opening ceremonies were held at Junior survives close call the toumament, with Matt Bolin Nicklaus Hess is the North School the Indians beat host Bangor 4-1 in received by Olds, Moore, Anthony Salad Bar. appears in the paper or include a stamped, self-addressed envelope Coloma girls receive Coveleski Park last Tuesday, but the It was supposed to be a week off for winning the Gary Cobum Memorial "Student of the Week." Nick is the 1 FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX 4:00 8:30 PGU their semifinal game, with Anthony Milliken, Kevin McGrew, and Jake and we 7/ mail it back to you. end-of-season awards Michigan team played its games at Dale Earnhardt Jr. as he was to com- Award that has been presented each Watervliet son of Greg and Sarah Hess of SPANGLISH 1:00 3:40 6:40 9:10 PG13 Milliken getting the mound win. Warrens. Coloma varsity softball coach the Bethel College Field on both pete in the American LeMans in year since 1975 to the most valuable Watervliet. He has one brother, Where are your "Kute Kids"? Jamin Olds took the loss in the SAC all-conference honors went to WHITE NOISE 1:25 4:15 7:15 9:40 PG13 Wendy Goodline has announced Tuesday and Thursday. Sonoma, California, last weekend. player in the Babe Ruth League Public Schools Christopher, who is a Middle School championship game against Gobies. Olds and Moore for the first team, end-of-season awards for the 2004 A delightful comedy 1:35 4:20 7:05 9:35 PG There were three other teams in the However, during a warm-up, his car toumament. student in Watervliet. FINDING NEVERLAND Coloma's Edelberg tapped McGrew and Warrens for the second Michigan season. toumament that were all from went out of control, hit the wall and Watervliet Minor League boys Nicklaus is a third-grade student in "Doin' Time at the Alamo" is a 1:15 4:10 7:00 9:25 PGI3 to compete in high school Calendar of LEMONY SNICKET'S team, while Justin Quigno and Kyle Receiving the MVP award was Indiana. burst into flames. delightful comedy set in a run-down East-West game take first place at Eaton Park Mrs. Dean's classroom. His teachers Flywheelers FAT ALBERT 1:40 6:45 PG Meachum received honor mentions. Ashley Mannino. Edelberg named to all-state team motel - the Alamo - situated across Earnhardt got out but suffered sec- tournament Events appreciate the fact that he turns in Coloma's Bobby Edelberg has been The Indians finished the season The most improved player award MEET THE FOCKERS 1:10 3:50 6:50 9:20 Coloma varsity baseball coach ond-degree bums on his chin and the The Watervliet boys Minor League his schoolwork and pays attention to the street from a federal penitentiary chosen as one of 36 players in the with a 17-6 overall record. Thursday, January 6: HIGH to hold went to Katie Weber. Mark Allen has announced that insides of his legs. He was flown to "B" all-star team took the first-place in Texas. The play revolves around MOVIE CARD-A GIFT OF A GREAT TIME state to compete in the East-West Watervliet boys take SAC South SCHOOL - Grade 9, JV & Varsity The 100% award went to Haley Bobby Edelberg has been tapped for the University of California-Davis trophy last weekend at the Eaton the antics of six characters "doin' baseball game on June 22 at The Watervliet boys varsity base- Volleyball at Home w/Hartford, 5:30 membership Gire. the Division 2 all-region team as Medical Center where he was held Park all-star toumament to make it time" at the Alamo between visits Comerica Park in Detroit. p.m. ball team took control of its own The softball team also awards an well as the Division 2 all-state first with loved ones "doin' time" at the ovemight for observation. the second first-place finish for Friday, Jan. 7: SOUTH SCHOOL - meeting Jan. 9 Edelberg will be one of 18 players destiny last week as the Panthers offensive and defensive player of the team. penitentiary and the hapless, hope- He was later released and expects to Watervliet this year. Spirit Day. HIGH SCHOOL - Grade on the West squad, with 18 on the won all of the conference games year award, with Helena Zandarski It is quite an honor, particularly race in this weekend's Nextel On Sunday, January 9, the Michigan iess motei desk clerk. Maddux wins 300^ game 9, JV & Varsity Basketball at East squad as well. they played to come out on top of getting the offensive award and since it is highly competitive at the NASCAR event at New Hampshire Flywheelers Museum will be hold- Motei "guests" include a tough- Chicago Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux Fennville, 4:30 p.m. Olds wins athletic award the SAC South Division. Katie Weber getting the defensive Division 2 level. Intemational Speedway. ing a membership meeting. The talking New York "moll" engaged to Hartford's Jamin Olds has been Watervliet boys award. won game 300 of his career last Saturday, Jan. 8: HIGH SCHOOL - Watervliet Riptide to compete in Western Amateur in the books meeting will start at 5:00 p.m. at a two-timing mobster and her reluc- named the 2004 recipient of The weekend against San Francisco. County Wrestling Meet at St. Joseph t end-of-season awards At the Lakeland all-conference USSSA World Series for another year Gcneva Township Hall, 62127 C.R. tant body guard; a dental hygienist WHITE NOISE (PG13) Herald-Palladium senior male ath- Maddux is the first National League High School. TBA; Varsity The Watervliet boys varsity base- level Helena Zandarski received The Watervliet Riptide, a traveling The Westem Am was a bambumer 380, in Bangor. The hall is located mother (a devotee of gin lete of the year award. pitcher to get to 300 wins since Volleyball Invitational at Berrien 12:45, 2:55, 6:10, 7:25, 9:45 ballteamendeditsseason witha 19- first-team honors; Diane Mitchell baseball team consisting of 13-year- this year with the quest for the title six miles east of South Haven on rummy); a 70-year-old woman who Olds is the first Hartford athlete to Steve Carlton did it in 1983. Springs, TBA; Grade 9 Volleyball at 11 record and a first-place finish in made the second team; while Ashley olds, will be competing in the going into sudden death for only the Phoenix Road (C.R. 388), then south believes in both numerology and the win the honor since The Palladium Roger Clemens reached that plateau Lawton, TBA. CLOSER (R) Darkness (R) the SAC South Division for 2004. Mannino, Jaime Cade, Katie Weber, United States Specialty Sports fourth time in the toumament's his- on 62nd to the comer of 62nd and letters of a 20-year-old prisoner she last season with the Yankees in the expanded eligible schools to include The Panthers had Phil Halamka and and Andrea Balsis all received honor Monday, Jan. 10: SOUTH/NORTH C.R. 380; or the Geneva Township t marry this coming week- 12:50, 3:05, 5:20, 12:35, 2:45, 5:05, 7:20, Association World Series in July. tory. 0 their whole readership area. American League. SCHOOLS - PTO Meeting at South, Eric Odom share MVP honors, mentions. The event for 13-year-olds and Ryan Moore, a golfer from UNLV Hall can be reached from Bangor by en(j; an(i? finally, the wife of a yup- 9:40 Comets win classic match-up 7:35, 9:50 What really topped it off for Jamin, while Matt Bolin received the most The Lady Comets finished the sea- 5:30 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL - taking M-43 Highway three miles pi husband who has lied to the feds under will be held at a fantastic in Las Vegas, took the toumament e in my opinion, was the fact that he with Panthers Boys Basketball at Lawton, 5:00 Finding Neverland improved player award. son with a 28-9 record and were sec- sports complex in Canton, on the first playoff hole after regula- west to the comer of 62nd/ C.R. 682, ^ t0 j^r. The Aviator This year's Coloma-Watervliet was named all-state in two different The Charlie Hustle award went to ond place in the Lakeland p.m. HIGH SCHOOL - JV & Varsity then north two miles on 62nd to the Written by American playwright (PG13) Michigan, from July 18 through July tion. (PG13) sports, besides having a 3.51 GPA. Cedric Henry. football game will go down in histo- Volleyball at Bloomingdale, 5:30 Conference. 25. American League takes comer of 62nd and C.R. 380. Mary Hanes, "Doin* Time at the 12:35, 2:45, 5:00, 7:15, 9:30 ry as one of the classics, as there was 1:30, 4:50,8:10 They really look for balance in an Division 3 all-district recognition NASCAR DHL400 goes to p.m.; Board of Education Meeting in The topic of discussion will be Alamo" has won two national play- Tampa Bay takes Stanley Cup All-Star game the quality of what he does in class. Meet the Fockers (PG13) athlete between the playing field and went to both Odom and Halamka. plenty of scoring on both sides of the High School Media Center, 7:00 preparation for the upcoming May 6 writing awards: The New Voice in South Bend native The Tampa Bay Lightning took the The American League AU-Star team They also commented that Nick is a Spanglish (pgis) the classroom and it doesn't get Pistons finish off Lakers ball before the Comets pulled it out p.m. Farm History Day; June 10-11 Swap American Theatre Award and the 12:30,1:45, 3:00, 4:15, 5:30, Would've, could've, should've are Stanley Cup over Calgary in seven beat the National Leaguers by a 9-4 fun student with a great sense of much better than that, besides the Magic Johnson said it best in a pub- at the end by a 41-34 score. Tuesday, Jan. 11: HIGH SCHOOL - Meet; June 26 Log Cabin Day; and Mildred & Albert Panowski 6:45, 8:00 9:15 1:15, 3:55, 6:35, 9:10 the words for Jeff Gordon fans once games. score, with Alfonso Soriano award- humor. fact that he is a great kid with his lished report over the weekend when again after he was running out front Hartford comes up short against Grade 9, JV & Varsity Basketball at our September 8-9-10-11 Antique Playwriting Award. July ed MVP honors after hitting a three- Nick's favorite subjects in school Fennville in second half Home w/Lawton, 4:30 p.m. Engine and Tractor Show. Lemony Snicket's (PG) Flight of the Phoenix head on straight. That might be the he said that the Lakers didn't give of the pack at Michigan run homer for the AL team. are math and science. He enjoys Coach refuses Laker offer Hartford held a 13-12 lead at half- Wednesday, Jan. 12: MIDDLE All events will be held at the (PG13) result of being raised by two fine the Pistons enough respect. International Speedway last Sunday math because he enjoys learning 12:45, 1:50, 3:15, 4:20, Forty million dollars over five years August time but came up empty in the sec- SCHOOL - Boys Basketball at Don't miss a week 7:10, 9:35 parents. Michigan Flywheelers Museum. 5:45, 6:50, 8:15, 9:20 is a lot of money but apparently not American wins British Open ond half in its season opener against new wa s ,0 solve roblems and sci SAC all-conference picks named Hartford, 5:00 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL y P - The Museum is located three miles of your local news enough for Duke basketball coach American no-name golfer Todd Fennville and fell by a 30-19 score. - Varsity Wrestlmg at Home, 6:00 ence because of the many "P6"" The Southwest Athletic Conference east of South Haven on Phoenix Fat Albert (PG) National Treasure Mike Krzyzewlki to leave for "La- NASCAR results for the month p m ments he gets to work on in class. has released its picks for all-confer- Hamilton, an Illinois native, had Road (C.R. 388) and then south on subscribe to the 12:40, 2:50, 4:55, 7:00, La Land" to coach the Los Angeles Nick said he likes sch001 because hc (PG) four solid rounds of golf and did not There was a different winner every Thursday, Jan. 13: HIGH SCHOOL ence in both softball and baseball. 68^ Street two miles. 9:05 Lakers. wilt under the pressure, even on week for the month of August, as - Grade 9, JV & Varsity Volleyball at has a 8ood time when he is here- He Tri-City Record 1:20, 4:05, 6:45, 9:25 Making the first team for the also This month will also include an ice The Laker head-coaching job Jimmy Johnson won the Home w/Fennville, 5:30 p.m. mentioned that he enjoys Hartford softball team included Sunday with playing partner Emie cream social, which will start at 4:00 Ocean's Twelve The Polar Express became vacant this year after coach Els hot on his heels. Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono recess readin class and music 463-NEWS Brittney Cox, Amanda Smith, and Friday, Jan. 14: HIGH SCHOOL - ' 8 - - Phil Jackson retired and Shaq was Niclc is f,nished with hi h p.m. Those interested in the preser- (PG13) (G) Els forced a four-hole playoff, Raceway, Jeff Gordon took the Grade 9, JV & Varsity Basketball at g Rhonda Purcell. The Lady Indians vation and restoration of antique 2:20, 4:45 traded to the Miami Heat. which Hamilton won. He took home Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis, Tony Marcellus. 4:30 p.m. sch001' he would like ,0 8° t0 co1- 463-6397 1:35,4:15, 6:55, 9:35 also had Kacey Darling and Krystin engines and tractors are invited to Kobe Bryant re-signed with the a $1.35 million paycheck for his Stewart took the Sirius at the Glen in Saturday, Jan. 15: HIGH SCHOOL le8e and become either a scientist or Weberg make the second team. attend the ice cream social and Lakers after charges of an alleged efforts. He also has an exemption in Watkins Intemational, along with - Varsity Wrestling at Athens, TBA; hl8h sch001 math teacher- For Watervliet softball, the Lady When Nick is not in school, he likes meeting. rape were dropped by his accuser. the British Open until he is 65. Dale Earnhardt Jr. closing out the Community Queen Contest in Panthers had Kourtney Marvin, to play outside. He enjoys making For more information, call 639- Community Calendar Coloma hires new football coach Watervliet Babe Ruth team month with a win at the Sharpie 500 Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Ashley Green, Sarah Sheffer, and 2010 or 637-5077. Sponsored as a community service by Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill Coloma Athletic Director Dick at Bristol. forts with his friends in the neigh- Jamie Hartmann make the first team. takes first at Eaton Park Send Community Calendar listings to:Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, Ml 49098; Fax to (269) Becht has announced that the borhood. He also likes to go to The Lady Panthers also had Britini - - • - - The Watervliet boys Babe Ruth "B" Phelps new Olympic star Coloma friends' houses where they play tag 463-8329; or E-mail to [email protected]. Listings must be renewed weekly; the listings Spencer and Shannon McLaughlin PANTHER TOUCHDOWN NOT ENOUGH...The Hartford varsity Comets have a new varsity football Division team went through the Michael Phelps captured the atten- or watch movies, especially movies "Doin' Time at deadline for next week's newspaper is 12:00 noon on Monday. receive honorable mentions. football team beat Watervliet in their annual match-up, despite this coach in place for the upcoming sea- Eaton Park baseball all-star touma- tion of the world at the Summer Middle School with dinosaurs. Nick is also Now through January 31 (deadline), "APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR BLOSSOMTIME FESTIVAL'S BUD PRINCE & On the baseball side of things, Cedric Henrv touchdown. (Mike Leith photo) son. ment undefeated, culminating in a Continued on Page 12 PRINCESS PAGEANT," from the Web site at www.blossomtimefestival.org or by calling the Blossomtime Festival office at 926- Mark Eddy, an assistant football involved in youth soccer and base- the Alamo" Hartford had Jamin Olds and Chad The article with Magic's comments when he blew an engine and had to championship. They went 5-0 for ball after school and during the sum- 7397. Entrants must be 6 by Sept. 1. 2004, and not more than 9 years old by Sept. 1. 2005. They must reside with a parent or coach at South Haven, is the new legal guardian and maintain a permanent year-round residence in SW Michigan. $60 entry fee. Event is set for 4:00 p m Moore make the first team while was printed in papers all over the leave the race. "Student of mer. head football coach for Coloma. Saturday, February 26. 2005, at the Lyons Theatre at Southwestem Michigan College. Dowagiac. Tickets are $10 each and are Kevin McGrew and Jake Warrens country from an AP wire story out of South Bend's own Ryan Newman auditions set for Gordon makes it two in a row We are all very proud of Nick and available through the contestants or at the Blossomtime Festival office, 151 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor both made the second team. Lansing where Magic is visiting then went on to win the race, barely the Week" Jeff Gordon won the Pepsi 400 at the way he chooses to handle him- Wednesdays (10:30 a.m.) & Thursdays (1:00 p.m.), "STORY HOUR FOR 3-5 YEAR-OLDS AT WATERVLIET DISTRICT Watervliet baseball had Phil while the Lakers are in Detroit. beating a strong running Casey ready January 8 & 9 LIBRARY." Call 463-6382 for more information. Daytona International Speedway Coloma Middle School ushers in self at school. Halamka and Eric Odom make the Johnson is a Lakers' Vice President Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, 5:00-6:30 p.m., "COMMUNITY SOUP & SALAD SUPPER" at North Berrien Senior Center Ryno Road Kahne on the final lap as the caution the New Year with fifth-grade stu- Congratulations to Nick and his after also taking the pole earlier in at TCP Coloma. Hosted this week by Watervliet United Methodist Church; proceeds go to North Berrien Food Pantry. Cost is $4/adult' first team; Cedric Henry, Matt and part owner of the team. He came out once again to end a family. the week. dent Makenzi Harrison as its $3/child up to 12 years; 3 & under are free.. The public is invited. Bolin, and Greg Cobb on the second claimed that the Lakers thought it NASCAR race. This comes just a week after "Student of the Week." Makenzi is Saturday, Jan. 8, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, "SALE OF MISS WATERVLIET SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT TICKETS " Epple team; along with honorable men- was going to be easy to put Detroit Griffey Jr. hits number 500 Playhouse Gordon also won the Dodge-Save Realty, East Red Arrow Highway, across from the Watervliet High School/Middle School complex. Price is $12 each for reserved tions for Cliris Hauch and Kaleb away. Father's Day was the day for Ken Hartford Auditions for the hilarious comedy seating. Pageant is set for 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15. in the WHS Auditorium. Call co-chairman Joyce Wendzel at 463-5095 if Mart 350. Kremers. Johnson also said that the Lakers Griffey Jr. as the Reds' slugger hit "Doin' Time at the Alamo," Twin you have any questions. Tony Stewart (Tropicana 400) and Hartford varsity softball were getting outplayed by the home run number 500 last Sunday at Jump-Start the year Library news City Player's fourth show of the Saturday, Jan. 8, 10:00 a.m., "BERRIEN COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING/' with slate Kurt Busch (Sicmans 300) were also Rep. Party Chairman candidate Saul Anuzis as speaker, at GOP Headquarters in Jefferson School, 2214 S State Street St awards given Pistons and just not competing. Busch Stadium in St. Louis. with our NEW TurnAround™ Program! 2004-05 season, will be held Joseph. The public is invited. winners in July. The Hartford varsity softball team With eight championship rings on v>vwi[iva uiw ^ ia "American Girl" Saturday, January 8, starting at Saturday (10 a.m.) & Sunday (2 p.m.), Jan. 8 4 9, AUDITIONS FOR "DOIN' TIME AT THE ALAMO," at Twin Citv Pl «r

January 6, 2005 Tri-City Record Page II Paw Paw Lake Almanac Tri-City Area Outdoor News Pige 10 Tri-City Record January 6, 2005 In-iily lmi USHI M, KKHUKI before the meeting. By Delavan Siprs Want Ads & Public Notices -{includes 2 new houses & I 4- terms are somewhat derogatory, B> Theresa Broadhurst Published by order of the Board ol Yesterweek's cold was banished by plex). though the yoopers often call them- ICE IS HERE... ICE WAS HERE.... BUT NOW IT'S GONE in most DRIVER WANTED Trustees. warm southem winds Thin plates of Tabled Carter Road matter until selves such, with pride, but with dis- places. We hear they are still doing some ice fishing on Van Auken Lake WANT AD RATES Seasonal part-time driver—must the front door entrance of the information we obtain will be used DATED: December 30, 2004 ice remain only in the eastern bays. 0 February 2005. dain they refer to trolls under the - BE CAREFUL! RIVER FISHING is producing some Steelhead from For want adt, lost & found, thank-you have CDL license. Propane experi- Berrien County Courthouse, 811 for that purpose, Thelma Evett Gentle waves randomly break icy DIG) Board will accept applications for a bridge. Jasper Dairy to the Berrien Springs Dam. The forecast for the next few notes, pertonala. etc ence preferred but will train. Port Street, St. Joseph, Michigan, Default has occurred in the condi- Ssecretary/Treasurer bits from the plates, creating a wide Zoning Board of Appeals vacancy In 1923, the first year that car fer- days is colder, but I'm not sure if it will produce enough cold tempera- Application can be picked up at that being the place for holding the tions of a mortgage made by Nancy Board of Trustees swath of undulating shards pushing until December 30. ries crossed the Straits of Mackinac, tures to make ice. Hopefully, next week will bring better news for fish- $9 per ad of 25 worda or leaa, plus 10 Amerigas, 137 Prospect St., Circuit Court for Berrien County, Szobodi, as a single female (collec- (I-06-05-TCR) against rigid plates, consuming them New well is complete-came in under 10,351 automobiles were transport- ing. cents per word over 25 worda. Repeat Hartford. there will be offered for sale and tively "Mortgagor'*), to Union WATERVLIET in tedious time. estimate. ed at a cost of $2.50 each. By 1950, ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT - Provided there is ice, Fishin' Hole 2 the same ad for $2 leaa; add $1 for bor- (l/06/05-TFN-TCR) sold to the highest bidder or bidders Federal Bank of Indianapolis, a cor- TOWNSHIP PUBLIC Occasionally, half a dozen sea- Accepted bid from Rob Schroeder it was not uncommon for deer will have its first annual Bluegill/Crappie Ice Fishing Toumament on der. at public auction or venue, for the poration having its principal office gulls sit contentedly on the ice, bob for snow plowing - with stipulations. NOTICE hunters to wait 12 hours for a ferry January 22,2005 (Ice date is February 5,2005). Entry fee is $10 per per- SW Michigan farm/hunting land purpose of satisfying the amounts at 45 Pennsylvania Street, about on the waves, or soar hungrily S Appointed Kandyce Hays to the The Watervliet Township Regular trip to the U.P. The long wait was son. This toumament is open to the general public. Prizes will be award- Ad muat be paid in advance by 216-acre (+-) farm in Hartford, due and unpaid on said Mortgage, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 (the over the surface. Two swans show GORDON CHARLES Zoning Board of Appeals. Board Meeting will be held on eliminated in 1957, when the ed at 100% payback in Fishin' Hole gift cer-| credit card, caah, or check at the which includes about 70 acres of together with interest at the rate of "Mortgagee"), dated October 25, reluctance to leave the area. Early Indians would be ama/ed at ice-fishing today Re-appointed Bill Ott, Craig Monday, January 10, 2005, at 7:00 Mighty Mac opened to traffic. tificates (one for every five entrants). You Tri-CKy Record mixed woodlands. Convenient loca- 8.350% all allowable costs of sale, 2002, and recorded in the office of Meanwhile, on land, bird feeders Spearing fish through the ice is a held a short spear ready to plunge Niephays and Edward T. (Tim) p.m. at the Watervliet Township Unlike most fares, the cost to cross may fish all boundary waters (no private or IMItarth Main Street tion for hunting near 1-94. $455,000. taxes, and includible attomey's fees, the Register of Deeds for Berrien are attracting a multitude of birds fairly new activity as compared to into any fish that might come within Broderick to a 2-year term on the Hall, 4959 M-140 Hwy., Watervliet, the bridge has gone down. Today, an stocked ponds). Each person may weigh in| P.O. Box 7 Heartland Agricultural Services, the lands and premises situated in County/ Michigan on November 7, and, unfortunately, squirrels. Those other outdoor adventures. It has striking range. The hole was baited Board of Review beginning January MI. The meeting normally would auto can cross at a charge of $ 1.50. one DNR legal limit of either category oi Watervliet, Ml 49098 LLC, (269) 637-2625. www.heart- the City of Buchanan, Berrien 2002, in Liber 2310, Page (the greedy little creatures aren't content been a little over 200 years that it with an artificial fish of white wood, 1,2005. have been held on January 17, 2005, Mackinac, and its derivatives, such Bluegill or Crappie (no mixed bag). Fishin'j AD DEADLINE IS NOON ON TUESDAYI landagservices.com County, State of Michigan, "Mortgage"). Mortgagor and ER1 with their own feeders, filled with was considered a sport at all. Before with painted eyes and tin fins. By 1/06,1/13,1/20 & 1/27/05-TCR) Adopted Resolution of Interim but was rescheduled to January 10 as Mackinaw and Michilimackinac, Hole 2 is donating a $20 gift certificate for described as: Housing Inc., subsequently entered com and sunflower seeds and other that it was used mainly by the moving the string, the fake decoy DONT THROW IT AWAY Payments & Post-Auditing. as the office will be closed on are always pronounced mac-kin- the "Big Fish" in both categories. Wcigh-inl A STRIP OF LAND 47 FEET IN into a supplemental mortgage with delicious grains. They seem intent Indians as an effective means of fish could be made to imitate close- BUYING 1960s and earlier furni- NOTICE OF Responded to BCRC conceming January 17, in recognition of Martin awe. It's the French spelling that will be at Fishin' Hole 2, with chili provided WIDTH OF FROM AND ALONG Mortgagee, as evidenced by instru- on mastering intmsion into any bird obtaining food. ly the actions of a live minnow and ture, kitchen items, glassware, vacating Vineyard Avenue- request- Luther King Day. Reasonable auxil- throws people for a loop. Just for fishermen during the weigh-in. Entry MORTGAGE THE WEST SIDE OF LOT NUM- ment dated June 16, 2003, and feeder, regardless of design. The first authentic study of winter that attracted lake trout to the spear. knickknacks, outdoor items (even if ed property l.D. numbers and a 35' iary aids and services, such as sign- remember the bridge in "awe." It's BERED 43, MCCUMBERS fishing was reported in 1815 when Indian fishing of this type appealed deadline is January 21, 2005, at 6:00 P.M. FORECLOSURE SALE recorded August 1, 2003, in Liber easement to eliminate a land-locked ers for the hearing impaired, or other Historical Trivia never pronounced "ack." they're rough), antiques and col- ADDITION OT THE VILLAGE OF Entry forms are available at Fishin' Hole 2. Call for more details. WARDROP & WARDROP, PC. IS 2412, Page 429 in the office of the Where will you find the "Mighty Source: Michigan Curiosities. Burcar & George Bond described his experi- to the white man and he took it up as lectibles. Call (269) 470-5474. parcel. aids and services for the individuals Photo of the Week: Craig Mielke, Christopher Crenshaw, and Charles BUCHANAN, ACCORDING TO Register of Deeds for Berrien Taylor. PI93. Information provided by the ence on a Canadian lake. At the time a sport. Some of the more rugged (TFN-TCR) A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT- Treasure's hours will be extended to with disabilities are available by Mac," other than maybe THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORD- Paw Paw Lake Association. delavanCqi. he was skating and saw what individuals imitated the Indians in Rap of Coloma. This catch of Pike was caught the moming of 11/29/04 ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY County, Michigan. By reason of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 30, contacting the Watervliet Township McDonald's? Most of you knew this ED OCTOBER 24, 1923, IN VOL- ilk,com on Big Paw Paw Lake, Coloma. Craig, Christopher, and Charles caught NEED HOME OR RV INFORMATION WE OBTAIN such default, the Mortgagee elects to one. Those of you who didn't need appeared to be a big brown mound detail but others decided to make a and the office will be closed Clerk at least five days before the a total of 13 Pike, giving seven back to the Lake. GREAT CATCH, UME 7 OF PLATS, PAGE 6. ALSO, declare and hereby declares the on the ice. Skating over, he saw a few improvements. Wooden fishing REPAIRMAN? WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR- December 30, and the office will be meeting in writing or by phone at the to brush up on your Michigan histo- Question: What world-class base- PART OF THE SOUTHWEST GUYS! Insured, experienced, reliable and POSE. PLEASE CONTACT US AT entire unpaid amount of the ry. "Mighty Mac" or "Big Mac" slight move and a moment later an huts, with a bench and small stove closed on December 312t. Watervliet Township Clerk's Office ball team signed the first female pro- Until next week... Tight Lines and Sinking Bobbers... Theresa B. QUARTER OF SECTION 26, Mortgage due and payable forth- Indian appeared from under a buffa- fashioned from an old oil can, were reasonable. Contact Ed at 463-8088. THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU Next regular meeting- Monday, at 4959 M-140 Hyw., P.O. Box 384, refers to the Mackinac Bridge, fessional player in 1933? Answer TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 18 with. lo robe. popular by 1900 and have been con- (12/30 & 1/6/04 -TCR) ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY January 10, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. Watervliet, MI 49098, telephone which Imks the Upper Peninsula of next week. FISHIN' HOLE 2 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOL- As of the date of this Notice there Methods used by the Indians were structed pretty much the same ever 5605 Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma 468-7522 DUTY. Deborah Kelley, (269) 463-5113. Michigan with the Lower Peninsula. 1 wish I knew that. Momentum is LOWS; COMMENCING 85 FEET simple, yet not greatly different since. FISHING & HUNTING LICENSES Default has occurred in the condi- is claimed to be due for principal Hagar Township Clerk Eva Baumeister Those who live in the U.P. are yoop- what you give a person when they WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST and interest on the Mortgage the from those used today. The red man Of course, the basic fish shanty has HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 8 A.IM.-5:30 P.M.; and Sunday, 8 A.M.-3 P.M. tion of a Mortgage made by Kristie (1-6-05-TCR) Watervliet Township Clerk ers, and those who live below the arc going away. WQQdsjfc Apartments CORNER OF SAID LOT 43; K. Anderson, an unmarried woman. sum of Ninety-One Thousand One bridge are aptly named trolls. Both sat over a square hole in the ice and See GORDIE continued on Pg. 12 216 Wendell, Hartford, Ml 49058 PUBLIC NOTICE (1-06-05-TCR) Mortgagor, to THE C1T THENCE WEST 43 FEET; Hundred and Seventy-Three and SENIOR CITIZENS PUBLIC NOTICE GROUP/CONSUMER FINANCE, THENCE SOUTH 100 FEET; 65/100 Dollars ($91,173.65). No COMMUNITY HANDICAPPED WATERVLIET INC., MORTGAGEE, dated April THENCE WEST 42 FEET; suit or proceeding at law has been HOSPITAL MOBILITY IMPAIRED THENCE NORTH 100 FEET TO 18, 2002, and recorded in the Office instituted to recover the debt secured Watervliet, Michigan PLANNING THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. 621-2438 of the Register of Deeds for the by the Mortgage or any part thereof. NOTICE OF ANNUAL COMMISSION COMMONLY KNOW AS 511 County - of Berrien, State of Notice is hereby given that by There shall be a meeting of the BUSINESS CARD BULLETIN BOARD tty-ttd 1-800-649-3777 MEETING WEST THIRD STREET, virtue of the power of sale contained Office hours: 1:30-4:40 PM Michigan, on April 25, 2002, in NOTICE is hereby given that the Watervliet City Planning BUCHANAN, MICHIGAN 49107- Men., Tues., Wed., Fri. Liber 2447 beginning on Page 171. in the Mortgage and the statute in Board of Trustees, in accordance Commisson on January 31, 2005 at 1140. TAX PARCEL NO. 11-58- Priority for ei tremely By reason of this default, the such case made and provided, and to with the Corporate Bylaws, has set 7:00 p.m. to consider a variance ACCOUNTING BUSINESS CARDS CARPETING CARPET CLEANING 4950-0043-02-3. low income applicants Mortgagee hereby declares the pay the above amount, with interest, the 2005 Annual meeting of the from the city zoning ordinance. The redemption period shall be six WE HAVE entire unpaid amount of said as provided in the Mortgage, and all Voting members of Community The property is lot 55 revised plat of (6) months from the date of such DRAKE • One Bedroom Units Mortgage due and payable immedi- legal costs, charges and expenses, Hospital, Watervliet, Michigan, and Watervliet, tax code # 11-18-0340- Business Cards • Fully Carpeted sale unless determined abandoned in CARPET ONE/£ SOUTH HAVEN ately. As of the date of this Notice including the attomey fee allowed Michigan nonprofit corporation, for 0055-00-5, the present zoning is BUSINESS SYSTEMS accordance with MCL 600.3241a; at the When it oomes to flooring...nobody does It better™ • Whirlpool Appliances there is claimed to be due for princi- by law, and all taxes and insurance Wednesday, January 26, 2005, at business/commeriial. The variance Professional Carpet MSA 27A.3241(1), in which case Monthly Accounting & Bookkeeping Tri-City Record • Laundry Room pal and interest on this Mortgage the premiums paid by the undersigned 6:00 p.m. in the Community is to allow it to remain as used, resi the redemption period shall be thirty on Each Floor sum of Sixty Three Thousand Three before sale, the Mortgage will be Education Classroom at COMMU- dential. TAX SERVICES & Upholstery Cleaning (30) days from the date of such sale. • Community Room Hundred Eighty and 85/100 foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged NITY HOSPITAL, 400 MEDICAL Susan Openneer Wedding Invitations Commercial, Residential, Boat & Auto TO ALL PURCHASERS: The Kenneth L. Sutton with Kitchen ($63,380.85) Dollars. No suit or pro- premises at public venue to the high- Deputy City Clerk PARK DRIVE, WATERVLIET, Graduation Announcements 02959 73rd Street • South Haven, Ml 49090 • Elevator foreclosing mortgagee can rescind est bidder at the West entrance to the ceeding at law or in equity has been MICHIGAN. Watervliet P.O. 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Kelley reported that 8 building Herbalife Independent Distributor Rest of U.S. $49.00 Outside the USA $85.00 permits were issued with a valuation of $763,400. for November, 2004 12 lri-( it> Krcord Jinutr) 6. 2005 Press Box review of 2004 athletes and events ( ontiniird from Page ^ P A T. kick of the night made the ball team had its season ended pre- Myers, and Brian Rogers < )lympics by winning eight medals, score 14-12 to provide the winning maturely last Wednesday as it fell to Rogers also received an honorable J? r ft***'* 4 including six gold and two bronze. margin. Bloomingdale in the first round of mention as a punter. September The Watervliet varsity football the Class "C" District toumament. Hartford girls basketball awards team's roller-coaster season contin- The Lady Panthers end their season The Hartford girls varsity basketball Indians j»et win for Mumccomin}' ued with a 40-8 win over Marcellus with a 15-6 overall record. team recently held its end-of- season Homecoming was indeed a good before falling to Fennville to end the Hartford girls tamed awards ceremony, with the follow- night for the Hartford Indians as season. They outgained the by Lady Vikings ing results. they notched their first win of the Blackhawks in total yardage but lost The Hartford girls varsity basketball The team MVP was Kacey Darling. season with a 42-16 victory over A grUit the game 14-6 last Friday night in team fell to Bangor by a 32-21 score The most improved player was Marcellus to end the month at 1-4. their SAC crossover contest. in its first game in the Class "C" Kimmy Smith. Panthers have mixed month The Panthers end the season at 4-5. District at Bloomingdale last week As far as the SAC Conference went, The Watervliet varsity football team Indians fall to Martin in to end the season. Kacey Darling made the second traveled to Decatur last week and season finale The Lady Indians end their season team while honorable mentions got ambushed by the Raiders as the CONFERENCE CHAMPS...The Watervliet High School girls were The Hartford varsity football team with ap 8-13 overall record. were given to Kimmy Smith and Panthers fell by a 27-0 score. volleyball conference champs in 2004. (Mike Leith photo) fell to Martin 37-3 in its final game Bad weekend for Amber Manning. With the loss, they fall to 2-3 on the as many weeks as it took the Lawton Jeffries each had 16 points, while of the season. Michigan colleges season and must win the rest of the December Invitational, beating Constantine in Jake Boven added 15 points. Boven The Indians end the season at 3-6. It was a bad weekend for Michigan way out in the regular season to Major bowl matchups set the championship match by scores also pulled down 11 rebounds, while Panther girls down Lady Indians colleges in football, with Central make the playoffs. The BCS Committee has come out of 25-22 and 25-16. Jermain Murphy scored just five The Watervliet girls varsity basket- Michigan being the only team to Other losses came by the hands of with its final college standings and, For the day, Watervliet st^ts had points but had eight rebounds. ball team defeated Hartford by a 41- pull out a win. Coloma and Saugatuck, while they as usual, a few teams have been left Kim Gear with 94 kills, four assists, NFL standout 26 score in its only game of the Michigan was upset by Ohio State, had wins over Lawrence and out of the mix. three aces, and 10 digs; Kourtney Reggie White passes week. Michigan State was beaten by Penn Kalamazoo Christian. USC and Oklahoma will play for Marvin had 14 kills, four aces, six Former NFL standout Reggie White The Lady Panthers were led by Kim State to deny the Spartans a bowl Comets blitz Bridgman for the national championship in the assists, and 57 digs; Shannon suddenly passed away last week in Gear with 14 points, including two bid, while both Westem and Eastern Homecoming win Orange Bowl on Jan. 3, Michigan McLaughlin had 16 kills, seven his sleep of what was believed to be treys; Sarah Sheffer had 13 points lost. The Coloma varsity football team will play Texas in the Rose Bowl, aces, and 64 digs; Sarah Sheffer had a breathing ailment. and six rebounds; Katelyn Bryce Westem is in the midst of its worst had no problem bouncing back from Aubum and Virginia Tech will face three assists, 19 aces, 33 kills, six White's career saw him play for the had six points, five rebounds, and losing string ever and has fired last week's defeat to Buchanan as off in the Sugar Bowl, the Fiesta blocks, and 21 digs; while Katelyn Eagles before he went on to the six steals; Ashley Wyatt had four coach Gary Darnell as a result. the Comets blew out Bridgman by a Bowl will see Utah and Pittsburgh Bryce added 23 assists, five aces, 12 Packers and won a Super Bowl. He points and four rebounds; while Darnell was MAC coach of the year 59-3 to give themselves a homecom- face off, LSU and Iowa will be in the kills, and 30 digs. then spent just one year with the Kathreen Cooper added four back in 2000 but had fallen on hard ing victory. They end the month at 3- Capital One Bowl, Florida State and Coloma volleyball Carolina Panthers. He was only 43 rebounds. times the last two seasons. 2. West Virginia play in the Gator The Coloma varsity volleyball team years old. For the Lady Indians, Amber Kurt Busch wins Nextel Cup Armchair is like musical chairs Bowl, Tennessee and Texas A&M defeated Edwardsburg last week by Manning breaks Marino Manning and Sammy Kimp each Championship So far there have been three differ- will meet in the Cotton Bowl, scores of 25-20, 25-19, and 25-9. TD record had eight points, Kimmy Smith had Kurt Busch finished fifth in the ent leaders in the Armchair QB race, Georgia and Wisconsin will play in Coloma stats had Hannah Barrett Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis six points, and Krystin Weberg Ford 400, the final Nextel NASCAR including Nancy Huffman. Joe the Outback Bowl, Florida will meet with 12 kills, seven digs, and three Colts broke Dan Marino's long- added four points. race of the season in Homestead, Jason and Jim Edwards. Jim ends Miami in the Peach Bowl, and there aces; Ann Balsis with eight assists, standing record of 48 touchdown Comets make playoffs Florida, to take the season champi- the month with the lead. are others. eight kills, and seven digs; Haley passes in a single season last week- with sixth win onship by just eight points over Watervliet girls' comeback Aubum was left out of the national Gire with seven aces and two end against the Chargers. The Coloma Comet varsity football Jimmie Johnson. Jeff Gordon was beats Lawrence in OT championship mix as the third major blocks; Liz Grootendorst with 10 Manning hit Brandon Stokely on a team reached one of its goals last just 16 points behind. It was just The Watervliet girls varsity basket- undefeated team in the country; assists; and Kachina Blackamore post pattern for a 21-yard score that week. The Comets had a 41-6 win about as close as it could get to the ball team met what many consider to while Califomia got pimped out of with eight blocks. eventually helped send the game over Brandywine to improve their very end. be the toughest competition in the the Rose Bowl in favor of Texas, so Hartford wrestlers win into overtime after the Colts suc- record to 6-2 and qualify for the Detroit has ugly incident SAC South in Lawrence last week they will play Texas Tech in the Watervliet tournament cessfully converted a 2-point con- post-season playoffs with the win. Things are really going too far now and beat the Lady Tigers 61-57 in Holiday Bowl. Hartford and Berrien Springs each version. Comets fall to Shamrocks on with the fight that happened in overtime. New PGA #1 player posted 4-1 records for the day, but Manning now has 49, with one last-minute score Detroit last week against the Indiana Sarah Sheffer had 20 points, four Anyone who follows professional the Indians won the tiebreaker to game to go in the regular season at The Coloma varsity football team Pacers. rebounds, and five blocks; Kim Gear golf knew it was coming, but it was claim the title in the Watervliet Denver. came to within 28 seconds of shar- Ben Wallace got the stiffest penalty had 18 points. 11 rebounds, and five made official this week as Vijay Invitational Duals meet last Saban jumps to Dolphins ing the Lakeland Conference cham- of the Pistons, with a six-game sus- assists; Shannon McLaughlin had 10 Singh was named PGA Tour player Saturday. Current LSU and former MSU foot- pionship as it fell to Berrien Springs pension. points (a career high) and four of the Year. He also took over the There were several Tri-City Area ball coach Nick Saban has jumped bv a 22-19 score. On the Pacers' side, Ron Artest was assists; while Katelyn Bryce had * number-one spot in the world rank- wrestlers that did well for the day, back to the NFL by taking the The Comets went on to play in the suspended for the rest of the NBA nine points, seven assists, and five ing from Tiger Woods earlier this including 5-0 records posted by Miami Dolphins coaching job. first round of the playoffs against season. The Pacers' Stephen Jackson steals. year. Hartford's Chas Burtchett (119 Before coaching in college, he was Grand Rapids West Catholic where got a 30-game suspension while Dr. .lames Cialles passes a»ay Singh is the first person to ever win pounds), Tim Wimbley (140), Matt an assistant for the Cleveland they fell 13-8 in a close one. The Jermaine O'Neal got 25 games. Coloma resident and supporter Dr. more than $10,000,000 on the PGA Chappell (152), and Ben Haight Browns. Comets end their season at 6-4 over- Artest's season-long suspension James Galles passed away. Hc was a Tour in one season. (160). . Armchair QBs all. will amount to over S5,000,000 in longtime supporter of various sports Watervliet downs Hartford Watervliet also had several Greg Borr keeps the lead for the lost pay. and academics at Coloma schools. November The Watervliet varsity basketball wrestlers with 5-0 records on the whole month and leads by two Watervliet football awards given Watervliet golf results Red Sox make history team downed Hartford by a 54-39 day, including Chris Smith (112), games over his nearest competitor The Watervliet varsity football team Last week, the Watervliet golf team The Boston Red Sox got rid of the score in their first meeting of the Lonnie Simmons (135), Ben going into the college bowl week. had its end-of-scason banquet hosted an SAC Jamboree at Paw "Curse of the Bambino" as they won season last Friday night. Isbrecht (189), Mike Tees (215), and recently, with the following results; Paw Lake Golf Club and placed their first World Series since 1918 Matt Green, the Panthers' leading Brad Wing (heavyweight). There was a tie for the overall MVP You're Welcome! third out of five teams. with a four-game sweep of the St. scorer with 21 points, scored 10 of Tri-city wrestlers with 4-1 records award, with both Matt Green and Saugatuck was first, Lawton was Louis Cardinals. those in that decisive fourth quarter on the day included Hartford's Ben Riverside Cedric Henry sharing it. second, Marcellus was fourth, and They came from behind in the while playing with four fouls. Phil Efting (130) and Derek Gross (125), United Methodist Tim Schuck was voted the most Fennville was fifth. American League pennant champi- Halamka scored 11 points and was while Watervliet also had a 4-1 Church improved player. Scores for Watervliet included a 37 onship with the Yankees, trailing the Panthers' leading rebounder. wrestler for the day in Ben Eisen at 4401 Fikes Road Coloma football awards honors for Jim Bolin. a 44 for Gabc three games to none, before coming Hartford had balanced scoring, with 140 pounds. (269) 849-1131 The Coloma varsity football team Ramirez, a 46 for Stuart Sherry, a 48 back to take the series 4-3. Ryan Garton collecting 10 points, Comets down Rams in recently held its annual post-season Sunday Worship for Brian Baugher, a 50 for Ben Miracles do happen. Justin Quigno and Matt Roberts nonconference contest event, with the following honors Celebration: 9:00 a.m. Hall, and a 59 for Derek Morris. Wolverines down Spartans in each had nine points, while Chris It was a good-size crowd last given: Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Then, later in the week, the Panthers triple OT Cook added four points. Tuesday night that saw the Coloma The overall MVP was quarterback Pastor: Sheila F. Baker played in the SAC championship at With just over six and a half min- This follows early nonconference varsity basketball team take care of Brian Rogers. Cheshire Hills and took fourth out of utes left in regulation, Michigan wins where the Panthers defeated the South Haven Rams by a 78-56 To advertise in the The most improved player award five teams. Saugatuck ended up trailed Michigan State by a 27-10 Gobies 65-51 while Hartford sur- score in a nonconference match-up. Tri-City Record went to Lucas Fonseca. being the overall Conference cham- score. prised River Valley 52-40. The Comets had four players in Brandon McLean received the call Anne pion while the Panthers finished in Then the Wolverines kicked it into Watervliet girls win another double figures, as Terrel Evans hit defensive most valuable player at 463-6397 fourth place overall. high gear and forced triple overtime, tournament 17 points, Tyler LaVanway and Milo award, while the special teams Scores in the championship match where they beat the Spartans by a The Watervliet girls varsity volley- award went to Bobby Fuller. included an 87 from Jim Bolin, an 45-37 score. ball team won another toumament in The Comet award for overall hustle 88 from Stuart Sherry, a 100 from Braylon Edwards was named Big Investing in Your Future and enthusiasm went to Dan Ben Hall. 101 from Gabe Ramirez, a Ten player of the week for his per- By Charles Stein www.fafsa.ed.gov. Also, you may Watson. 110 from Matt Prestidge, and a 111 formance as he caught 11 passes, Investment want to shift some assets from your Named to the Lakeland Conference from Brian Baugher. three for touchdowns. GORDIE Representative child's name to yours; colleges typi- first team offense were Ryan October Watervliet girls end season Continued from Page 11 Edward Jones cally expect students to contribute 35 Saltzman, Jake Boven, Jermain Scrv ing indivkiual Invnrton Sinoc 187 percent of the their money toward The Watervliet girls varsity basket- now sprouted out with a lot of frills Indians edge Panthers 14-12 Murphy, and Brandon McLean. 154 Badt Dr. college expenses - but you are only in recent years. The old wood stove in close game Second team offensive selections . Coloma required to kick in around 5.6 per- has just about given away to the less Usually, no matter what the records included Lawrence Jackson. 468-4153 cent. 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