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1 A*'. ^"^8v** TRI-CITY RF 1A'.t t* ' W ' April 16,1997 113th Year Issue No. 16 i ' • • • * • 50C contaminants were dumped unknown origin; plus photos of a said, "I assumed he would take he was trespassing. "I was told to the early part of last week by Says barrels of fluids are black oily-like substance lying in care of cleaning it up." stay off the property in the future Atherton, and she indicated several puddles in the area as Morlock further stated he had or at least contact him before go- many more barrels are now on well, some as deep as four in- visited the site, following the ing back there." the site and there are puddles of tipped over to drain onto ches. Atherton states the barrels survey, and was told by Badgley Morlock said he was contacted See PUDDLES have been tipped over to allow continued on page 12 ground near M-140 & 1-94the m to drain onto the ground, and she fears the contents may By Joe Cheshire have been bulldozed into the Is there a parcel of property that lies southeast of the inter- ground. The site bears the tread being contaminated in Water- change at Interstate-94 and M-140 marks of heavy equipment, vliet Township? Well, Kim Ather- in Watervliet. The property is which are like those created by a ton thinks so and she provided owned by Carl Badgley of Badg- piece of earth-moving equip- some information, supported by co Corporation. ment. pictures, to back up her suspi- The photos show several bar- Atherton's property is adjacent cions. rels bearing markings identify- to the property in question, and The property Atherton was ing them as oil containers, along she says the dumping of possible referring to is a 27-acre oarcel i with several other barrels of contaminants has been occurring for a long time. MThis is real close to Mill Creek and, if it is something that is contaminated, it will get into the creek and then Paw Paw River and even Lake Michigan." Mill Creek has been designated as a trout stream by the Department of Natural Resources. Atherton states she is not try- ing to cause any problems with Carl Badgley or Badgco Corpora- tion but is very concerned about possible environmental condi- tions. "If this is not con- taminating materials, that is good and makes the property more valuable. On the other hand, if the area is being polluted this might bring a halt to it before it gets totally out of hand." FRIDAY'S FOR SALE...After nearly 30 years, Farmer Fri- The site in question is also atop day's Market is for sale, according to owner Paid Friday. The one of the best aquifers in the 1.9-acre tract of land, building, and equipment is listed for according to a study done $350,000. A previous agreement to purchase the business fell 301116 to1® a80- The City of through recently. For sale signs were posted on the property; Watervliet was seeking a site for earUer this month. (Cliff Stevens photo) a newweU, and the studies pin- —. ' 4 upointe d the suspected site as the Farmer Friday's Market Watervliet Township Super- visor Robert Morlock said he to be sold; owner first became aware some sub- stances and debris on the proper- ty last April, when a survey was announces closing sale conducted on the property for By Cliff Stevens ^ possible industrial development. Farmer Friday's Market, in In 1990, a new attraction was The survey indicated and noted operation for nearly 30 years, is opened, offering Halloween an unknown substance was pre- up for sale for $350,000. items year around. sent on the surface. Pictures Owner Paul Friday said. Sun- "Once everything (inventory) showing the puddled substance day afternoon, the price tag in- is sold, we're closing the doors along with some metal barrels eludes the bailding and equip- and hoping to find a buyer for the were also included. ment. building and equipment." Morlock said he presented a Friday said a recent purchase * copy of the survey to Badgley and agreement on the table since KIM ATHERTON HOLDS THIS YARDSTICK...in a black puddle on the Badgco property. The March 7 was dropped last week; yardstick indicated the puddle to be nearly four inches deep. Atherton is concerned about and, in preparation of closing the possible contamination resulting from the dumping of materials on the 27-acre site. (Jo6 che8hire photo) are being sold at reduced prices. Foundation awards her $5,000, school gets $2,500 "This week all remaining mer- chandise will be marked off 30 to 70 percent, except wine which is Watervliet teacher wins Golden Acorn Award 20 percent," he said. By Cliff Stevens the $5,000 unrestricted cash prize The Golden Acorn awards pro- cash each were Charlene Lenyo, and Susan Dietrich-Reed, an in- No exact closing date has been Watervliet South Elementary to take her three children on a gram was developed to recognize a fifth-grade teacher at Stark strumental music teacher with established, according to Friday, third-grade teacher Darla Camp- trip to Germany this summer to and reward outstanding teachers Elementary School, Buchanan; the Benton Harbor Area Schools, adding, "We'll close the store bell was named las the winner of visit their grandmother. who reach beyond traditional after everything is sold and re- the 1997 Golden Acorn Grand Commenting on her third- methods to effect change, im- main closed." Award from the Berrien Commu- grade students, Campbell said, prove the educational status quo Friday said he is selling the nity Foundation at its awards "I told them if I was lucky and make learning enjoyable, ac- building and equipment and banquet held AprillO. enough to win an award we'd cording to Schanze. School Board President plans to devote more time to The award includes a $5,000 have a party. Now that I won the Campbell, who has taught for other business pursuits and unrestricted cash prize for top award, we're going to have a the past 11 years, contacts the peach production. Campbell and her school will be big party." parents of her students in August pleased with teacher The commercially-zoned par- Marilyn Schanze of St. Joseph, so they can become familiar with By Cliff Stevens August to meet with her new cel of property, containing 1.9 "Nobody does this by who chairs the Foundation's Ex- her and the class schedule of Watervliet Board of Education students is certainly well above acres of land, is located at the .i cellence in Education Awards events and she seeks parents'in- President Barbara Schofield was the call of duty. Interstote-94 ramp at Exit 39 and inemseives... nave oeen Committee, made the presenta- volvement throughout the school among the 200 guests at the April "I'm sure all Watervliet School has 626 feet of frontage along Fri- blessed to work with tions at the April 10 gala event, year. 10 gala banquet for the Golden District residents are as proud of day Road and an additional i » 80 along with Foundation President Named as the other top Golden Acorn Grand Award program her as we (the Board) are and 152-foot road frontage on Ryno w&ny good people... Larry Bubb. Acorn award winners of $3,000 and felt Darla Campbell's selec- congratulate her on this great Road. tion as the grand award winner honor and recognition." The business is listed through eligible for mini-grants from the was well deserved. : : : ; : : ; Century 21 American Homes and Foundation, totaling up to $2,500, Schofield said she was very its agent John Nelson of Coloma. to be used for special classroom pleased when Darla was named The popular market, contain- projects during the 1997-98 school as the top teacher from among INSIDE THE ing a restaurant, miniature golf year. the six finalists vying for the course and Haunted Fun Barn, Mrs. Campbell was selected $5,000 unrestricted cash prize. also sold a variety of fresh fruits from a field of six Berrien County "As background information TRI-CITY and vegetables, cheese, and bak- educators who were finalists was given on each of the six Ber- ed goods. from among 53 nominees. rien County teacher finalists, I Over the past nearly 30 years. The awards banquet was held was very impressed with Darla's RECORD the size of the business grew and at the Grand Upton Hall at Lake commitment to getting to know Community Calendar. 8 grew and in the 1970s a gas sta- Michigan College and attended her students and their parents Fishing Report 13 tion, which was located south of by about 250 people. before the school year starts." Genealogy 4 the original building, was annex- Following the announcement of According to Schofield, Camp- ed into the fruit and vegetable her selection as the grand award bell's devotion to her teaching Hometown History... 4 building. winner, Campbell said, "To win duties at South Elementary KuteKids 8 For over 10 years, gardeners this highest honor from among so School to ensure her third-grade Legal Notices. 10&12 could purchase flats of vegetable many talented teachers leaves students have a strong unity is plants and flowers from its an- me speechless." very commendable. Letters & Comments. 2 nex. "Nobody does this by them- "I'm very proud of Darla and Obituaries 6 Formerly housing a complete selves, and I'm surrounded by a her great accomplishments and Outdoor News 13 grocery store and Fred's Meat wonderful staff and administra- her involvement in a positive School Menus 8 Market, Farmer Friday'. s found tors ...and. have been blesse. d to. — relationship with her students." tourist buses stopping at the store work with so many good people „ Schofield said that relationship Sports 11 throughout the summer to allow who've had an influence on me," miNORED...Darla Campbell, a Watervliet South School with her students was quite evi- Want Ads 10 customers to shop at the popular she added. teacher, was recently honored as the County's Golden Acorn dent and goes beyond the class- We Asked You 2 business. Campbell said she plans to use Award winner. She was selected from 53 nominees. room, and by her taking time in Paget The Tri-Clty Record April II, 1997 SHERIFF'S outrun a tornado; they quickly waste in more suitable surroun- change direction and can toss dings at one location, behind one April 16,1997 The Tri-Clty Record Page 3 CORNER even train locomotives around fence, where we can concentrate Jitters & Commentary By Deputy Charles Loughrin like toys. all of our resources on keeping it rnT_rrrv mrronn like to give a special thank you to The largeslarg< t source of income Van Buren County Sheriff Dale Assemble a survival kit and put safe. This is not only plain com- Spring cleanups TRI-CITY RECORD the Watervliet Fire Department for the festival has been the Gribler and Undersheriff Jim it in your shelter area now. There mon sense, it makes environ- No races in Watervliet 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 for all it has done to help us in generous support of individuals Carol announce that Geneva and may not be time in an emergen- mental sense. We need to get planned in many Watervliet. MI 49098 every way possible to make and corporations. Donations to Columbia townships will be con- cy. Include in this kit a flashlight, nuclear waste off the shores of School elections, petitions (616) 463-6397, Fax 463-8329 things easier for us. Our love and our festival are all greatly ap- tracting with the department to battery-operated radio with the world's largest freshwater communities Karl & Anne Bayer prayers are with you all. predated and can be of any value provide 40 hours per week of weather band and extra bat- body (Lake Michigan) and into a Publishers Thanks for being so kind. you choose. Our most costly dedicated service to their teries, first aid kit and manual, much more stable, safer environ- withdrawn by candidates Karl Bayer, Editor Love,. items are the entertainment and residents. A federal grant will emergency foods and water, non- ment. By Cliff Stevens posed for both Board seats. Bonnie Bannen, Copy Editor Laurie Huscher & Family the Peach-Tac-U-Lar Fireworks. pay for 65% of the cost and the electric can opener, essential "For too long the federal Two incumbent Watervliet Shane, 73, said, "We (the Amy Loshbough, Bus. Mgr. Last year, a few businesses chose two townships will each pay half medicines, cash and credit government has stuck its head in Board of Education members district) have a couple of good, the sand, trying to wish away USPS869-340 permit for WILL RUN AS to provide in-kind donations for of the remaining 35%. The new cards, and a sturdy pair of shoes, have withdrawn their nominating young, and smart men seeking contract will result in the hiring Do not use matches or candles, nuclear waste," Upton said. petitions for new Board terms, the Watervliet Record, WRITE-IN FOR desperately needed services or the two Board seats and I'm con- materials and these are also ap- of an additional road officer, as leaking gas could be present. "Because it has broken its pro- thus eliminating a race for two fident they'll do a good job." dba the Tri-Ctty Record WATERVLIET plicable to the classifications Undersheriff Carol says the of- CRIME OF THE WEEK mises, more than 80 nuclear available four-year Board terms. Schofield, 49, has served on the periodicals postage paid at SCHOOL below. ficer will be working mostly Recently, one or more persons power plants in communities Veteran Board member Board since 1991 and said she felt Watervliet, Michigan 49098 The donor program is as fol- nights and through the weekends vandalized one of the emergency across the country have run out George Shane, a member of the voters would have "two good Printed on recycled paper ELECTION lows: when activity is higher. The new siren poles located in the of room to store their waste. CEMETERY WATERVLIET Board for a total of 28 years, and candidates" for the Board seats. WE WELCOME Dear Editor, 1. |l-$49 will receive a 4,,x4M officer will be on patrol by May Palisades Park area of Covert They have been forced to devise Board President Barbara Scho- "I hadn't intended to run for re- I would like to say thank you to decal for either a door or a win- 15. Four townships (South Haven Township. Two speakers on the their own makeshift storage solu- CLEANUP COMMISSION SETS field withdrew their petitions by election because my daughter is LETTERS... all who have supported me by dow. and Keeler are the other two) pole were stolen in this incident, tions to this problem, sparking a DEADLINE SET IN MAY FOR the 4 p.m. Thursday, April 10, graduating this year and I have The Tri-City Record welcomes signing my petition for the up- 2.150-1249 will receive the decal now contract with the Sheriff's A $5,000 reward has been posted great deal of concern and contro- deadline, according to Superin- strong feelings that Board mem- all letters to the editor. Letters coming School Board election ^mention m our 30,000 copy Department for dedicated ser- for information leading to the ar- versy. But if the government had BAINBRIDGE CLEANUP AND tendent Kenneth Bannen. bers should have children in the are subject to editing, especially but, unfortunately, I misread the brochure. vices. rest and conviction of those done its Job, we wouldn't be hav- TOWNSHIP OK'S PASSES Had the petitions not been school." for length, and will be published date when the petition had to be 3 |250-$499 will receive the above TORNADO SEASON responsible. Anyone with infor- ing this debate today. Now By Cliff Stevens By Cliff Stevens returned, Watervliet School Dis- She said because no petitions at the discretion of the editor. in and, therefore. I did not get my plus a 3.^. ^ sponsor ^ With the warmth of spring upon mation should call the Michigan nuclear waste isn't going any- All cemetery winter decora- The Watervliet City Commis- trict residents would have had a were filed early she filed her peti- All letters must be signed and t \!?li u11 e' 1 4. $500-|999 will receive the above us, it is again time to be aware State Police Post in South Haven, where unless Congress passes tions must be removed by May 1 sion at its April 8 meeting ap- four-way race for two Board tion to avoid having vacant seats must include a phone number or Kelly-Stampfly to wed I will, however, accept my ^ a "President's Award." The that the nicer weather that we've (616) 637-2125; or CRIMESTOP- this bill." in all Bainbridge Township proved holding the City's Spring seats in the June 9 annual school in the June election. address so that the authorship of name as a write-in for the upcom- "President's Award" is an all been wishing for since PERS at 1-800-342-STOP. The Nuclear Waste Policy Act, cemeteries, according to Bain- Cleanup during the entire month election. Schofield added she was under controversial letters can be iHge^tion. dated plaque with the January has a darker side. April, You can always contact your which passed in 1982 and was bridge Township officials. of May and gave approval to a Jeffrey Thomas Kelly and teaching internship in Okemos, Because the two incumbents the impression the Board seat verified. Names will be withheld Thank you for your support festival logo and the sponsor's May, and June are traditionally Sheriff's Department at 911 amended in 1987, established a The deadline was announced new way City residents will be. Dawn Michele Stampfly are will receive her elementary cer- will not seek new terms, the two was for a two-year term and felt at the request of the writer for and, please, get out and vote for the most active months for tor- (emergency only, please); plan for the federal govemement Monday, April 14, and applies to able to take their discarded items planning to be married on July tification at the end of April 1997. newcomers, John Sprague and her petition would be invalid, so sufficient reason. Letters should your candidate. 5 i^oOO and over will receive the nadoes in Michigan. Two terms 657-3101 or 637-7089 (non- to accept responsibility for all seven cemeteries located to the Orchard Hill Sanitary 26, 1997, at the Asbury United Jeff is the son of Brenda Kelly Bradley Wendzel, will be unop- she withdrew it. be typed or at least written in 5 c 1 . 51 ®^ y» decal, a mention in the brochure, you should be familiar with are emergency); 657-2171 (jail/cor- nuclear waste by 1998. Using throughout the Township. Landfill. Methodist Church in Lansing, of Rochester Hills, Michigan, and easily-read handwriting. Names Richard Quinn a sponsor flag, and a "tornado watch" and "tornado rections); 657-7711 (detective funds collected from fees charg- The removal of the decorations Under the new system, no Michigan. • Tom Kelly of Warren, Michigan. must be printed in addition to the DONORS NEEDED "Peachtacular Award." The warning." A "tornado watch" bureau/community services); or ed to consumers, a central, na- . will assist the cemetery sexton in curbside pickup of discarded Dawn is the daughter of Aland He graduated from Bishop Foley signature. nr a tx tw a nww • "Peachtacular Award" is an means conditions are favorable 657-2006 (business office). Also, tional repository is being built maintaining the cemetery items will be performed by Pub- Sue Stampfly of Coloma and is a High School in Madison Heights, WATERVLIET 1^ OR GLAD-PEACH ll"xl4" dated plaque with a cast for the development of tor- information on any crime can be but over a decade behind sche- grounds. lic Works crews and, instead, 1992 graduate of Coloma High Michigan, and also from Michi- TOUCH FREEggS FESTIVAL festival logo. nadoes. A "tornado warning" reported anonymously and toll- dule. In Michigan alone, tax- All decorations not removed by each household will be issued a School. She received her bache- gan State University. Jeff is cur- FIREMAN'S rently employed in Lansing as a Dear Editor, ^ ^ j^ons to means that a tornado or funnel free to CRIMESTOPPERS at 1- payers have paid more than $250 May 1 will be discarded by the free pass to the landfill and be lor of arts degree in education FAMILY SAYS The Coloma Glad-Peach Festi- the festival are not deductible as cloud has been confirmed by 800-342-STOP. You can e-mail me million into the Nuclear Waste sexton to permit grounds mainte- responsible for transporting the from Michigan State University store manager for Kroger Cor- THANK YOU val, a nonprofit corporation, an- charitable contributions but may sight or radar, and you should at: Fund since 1983. Upton's bill is nance to start. items themselves. last spring and, after a yearlong poration. Dear Editor, nually sponsors an event-filled ** deductible as business expen- take cover immediately. At [email protected] similar to legislation he introduc- According to City officials, the free pass, allowing one free entry CAR ! We, the family of George Hus- weekend of the finest family fun, ^ ^ .. home, work or school, this means ed last Congress which passed COLOMA chek, the fireman that died on food, parades, and fireworks in Rations may be sent directly getting to a basement or interior SAYING "ENOUGH the Commerce Committee by a into the landfill, will be available '2 OFF WITH ANY 8 PURCHASE hallway. Take cover under a TOWNSHIP for pickup by residents beginning January 2, would like to say the Midwest. The planning is now tot^foUo^addrew: Coloma IS ENOUGH," vote of 30-4. No. Berrien Adult Ed. thank you to the family and well under way for the 30th an- Glad-Peach Festwal Committee stairwell or heavy piece of fur- Upton's bill would construct a April 25. 24-HOUR ATM INDOORS SPRING The pass, similar to passes us- friends who have donated to the nual Glad-Peach Festival to be Inc-» p o- 801 156' Coloma, MI niture and cover your head and UPTON temporary storage facility next CLEANUP ed by Watervliet Township, support of our family. We would held August 1-2-3. 49038. If you have any questions, neck with your arms. Avoid INTRODUCES to the site where a permanent head given notice IN STORE SPEC!A IS... please drop us a line at the ad- places with wide-span roofs such resting place is being built and BEGINS FRIDAY allows for one trip, free of dress above or phone me at as shopping malls, auditoriums, NUCLEAR WASTE now isn't scheduled to open until By Cliff Stevens charge, with the maximum size By Joe Cheshire process of notification is required 468-4077. Thank you again for cafeterias, and gymnasiums. BILL 2010. After years of scientific The first Coloma Township Spring load being one pickup truckload. The Watervliet Board of Edu- to circumvent having to pay KING SIZED CANDY BARS.. your fantastic support that will, Stay away from windows. Mobile Representative Fred Upton study, the Department of Energy Cleanup officially begins Friday, Last year. City officials decid- cation gave a 60
April 18,1997 The Tri-Clty Record Page 5 Pmgti TheTridty Record April IS, 1997 T^TbotS^^hioroiora^^ tm the bed beside Maude-empty! On again, off again Paw Paw Maude had drunk the whole bot- tle. Ave. work, now on again as city Local History & Genealogx Heart in her mouth, Mrs. Submitted by i^roie Kieman Tabor lay her hand over her from files at WatervUet District daughter's heart. She felt no flut- reworks budget to find funds Library from the WatervUet tering of life. But, hoping beyond Rolling Back the Years Cl teveils Record newspapers donated by hope, she sat there the whole Af f ^ ff^ . Street between South Pleasant petitions signed by 44 residents Local News & Newsmakers of Days Gone By night long, thinking there might Wof* r *pil, meeting, the and Park streets. The firm sub- living along East Parsons seek- the Tri-City Record. Hoars: Aw A Til Monday-Friday, 1:00 p.m.-5:30 be some small sign of hope. Commission mitted the lowest bid, totaling ing improvements to the road by / HARTFORD DAY SPRING milk at the Watervliet Creamery p.m.; Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.- That night a terrible rMcmded its vote last month to $47,443, from among four bids resident Ken Brockus. thunderstorm passed through the ancei tne reconstruction project received for the project. Commissioner Haase said even 90 YEARS AGO -1907 last month was 5:30, the highest 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, 10:30 0 W.H. Reinhart has sold the out of 138 patrons. a.m.-2:00 p.m. Phone:463-6382 area. The Tabor house shook and paw Paw Avenue this year. The Commission approved a though the Paw Paw Avenue pro- THE END OF THE earne a er Hartford Home Bakery to Claude Mark Hazel, 1V4 miles east of able. I would give my life for her rattled, as Sarah sat there fK • iJ? I? ^ ^ contract with City Electrical In- ject is on track again, several COLOMA COURIER ineir March meeting major spector Harold Voorhees, gran- local streets, like East Parsons, White and Henry Teifental of Watervliet, has Gregg Raspberry 100 YEARS AGO-1897 TABOR CASE IV at any time, and that is what I am holding the still body of the girl Hopkins, who has taken posses- Plants for sale. By Roy M. Davis really doing now. She loved me. she loved so much. As she recited street tunas are restricted for use ting him 100 percent of electrical will also be improved. He added A cross walk will be laid from to improving major streets and permit fees as his compensation, specific streets will be done as sion and will continue the busi- Supervisor Baker has suffi- in front of William Grant's boot & There is sometimes a mean- She was my support and took this story, her voice faltered and Si can be in addition to allocations for con- soon as the budget for 1997-98 is ness under the name of White and ciently recovered from his illness shoe store to E.A. Hill's hard- spirited streak in people, and care of me." tears spilled from her eyes. Teifental. as to be able to be around. they take pleasure in seeing the Then Mrs. Tabor went on to tell Sarah said, "I am telling the olvertea to local street projects, tinuing educations, workshops, adopted and it's known how much ware store via the public pump. Commissioner David Haase etc. funding will be available for the 60 YEARS AGO -1937 That is a better route than to mighty or wealthy brought down. what it was like when Joseph truth to you. I am telling the truth . With a gorgeous bouquet from Perhaps it was only curiosity, but Virgo came to live with them as to the people. I no longer have said, after reviewing the $205,000 The Commission was given work. SPELLING BEE WINNERS...On Friday, March 21, Hartford Middle School sixth-graders 60 YEARS AGO-1937 cross at Washington street. project and studying the City's the Davis Greenhouses decor- the citizens of Lawton wanted to their hired man. He stayed in the any reason not to." Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Williams, of 60 YEARS AGO -1937 finances, it was decided to go had a spelling bee. Pictured are: (from the left) Mike Matt- ating the councilmanic table, North Watervliet, have received Miss Loretta Kniebes, petite know the real story of that day in house with them, ate his meals "In the morning I dressed my ner, first-place winner; Jared Kelly, third-place winner; and Hartford's new village council 1919 when police were called to with them. He was a good and daughter in her favorite clothing. ahead with resurfacing 1,800 feet a letter from the Queen of Eng- blonde, the daughter of Mr. and of Paw Paw Avenue, adding second-place winner Autumn Atchley. held its initial meeting Monday land in answer to one written her Mrs. Reuben Kniebes, was cho- the Tabor home because a willing worker and was pleasant She was in a sitting position, and Free shots for kids on Saturday evening with Dr. Leo F. Latus, woman's body had been found in natured to be around. Maude was I put her in the chest, which had curbs and gutters and installing a in which they sent their con- sen "Miss Coloma" and will new storm drain system. mayor-elect, presiding. Person- gratulations and expressions of the basement, and it had been in love with him, and the mother been Maude's hope chest. I plac- "Super Shot Saturday" will be way, St. Joseph; "Super Shot Saturday" is spon- represent this village in the 1937 According to Haase, the City held April 19 from 9 a.m.-l p,m, Berrien County Health Dept. sored by the Berrien County Del reappointed were Clarence regret in not being able to attend Blossom Week festivities from there for several years. began to think of him as part of ed two awning poles on the cellar Pomeroy, chief of police, Wm. N. the Coronation May 12th. What really happened? Proba- the family. stairs and slid the box gently will use $75,000 allocated for the at several locations in Southwest (BCHD), 21N. Elm Street, Three Health Department, Benton Har- wwvw^xxxxxxxxxxyyw^^ May 2 to 9. She will also be Col- project over the past three years, Michigan. Free immunizations Oaks; bor Sunrise Rotary, Community Smith, fire chief, Moses B. Henry Fietz had a mishap oma's contestant for the honor of bly the closest to the truth was When Joe began to pester down them. I did not bury the Cullon, health office, and Dan when splitting wood last wek; the the tale told by the mother, Sarah Maude to marry him, Mrs. Tabor chest. I pulled it over to the nor- coupled with a $62,000 grant from will be given to youngsters; Berrien County Health Dept. Hospital in Watervliet, Lakeland Blossom Queen. Glenn A. Ran- the Michigan Department of please bring all previous shot (BCHD), 1205 N. Front Street, Regional Health System, South Ughtner, special police. ax slipped, injuring his right foot. dall acted as master of ceremo- Tabor, more than ten years said she told them, "You might thwest comer of the cellar where 30 YEARS AGO -1967 before her death in the county in- just as well get married and get it the shingles were being thrown Transportation and unspent ma- records with you. Volunteers Niles; Haven Community Hospital, and nies. Miss Marion Balfour, jor street funds from this year's from Paw Paw Lake Rotary Club Family Resource Center, Se- Van Buren-Cass District Health : New members inducted into 30 YEARS AGO -1967 daughter of Rev. and Mrs. John firmary. She was recovering over with!" through the window. Someone from a heart attack and had budget and next year's budget to will be assisting at Community cond Floor, Lakeland Medical Department. SAVE HERE! the National Honor Society at Ivan Winkel, trombone player Balfour, was the runner-up. They went to LaGrange, Indi- tampered with the body after it cover the overall project costs. Hospital, Watervliet. No appoint- Center, Niles; For more information, call Hartford high school last week for the senior band, shows off the 30 YEARS AGO -1967 broken her hip just before this ana, in the fall of 1915, and were was in the celler and added the Were: Lyn Bench, Holly Olds and new uniforms the band hopes to time. married. They spent their honey- black cloak." Watervliet Mayor Dan Scho- ment is necessary. Refreshments Lakeland Family Clinic, 109 (616) 927-5627. There is a new place of meeting field said there are a lot of pro- will be available and prizes will School Street, Cassopolis. Alice Stafford, all seniors; have by the end of this summer. for the "Inn" crowd. The new She called officials to her moon night in Sturgis, but when By this time it was plain that PEPSI I blems along that portion of Paw be given out. Michael Brandt, John Dowd and There will be 90 uniforms home, declaring that she had a they came home, Maude vowed the invalid was nearly exhausted. hideout is the brand new dining Paw Jim Olds, juniors; Linda Hall- ordered at a cost of $84.62 each. statement to make to them. Of that she would be a wife to Joseph She said, "I want no sympathy. I Avenue, including drainage. Southwest Michigan locations room of the Wil-O-Paw Inn. The which must be addressed; and include: gren, Marilyn Latus, Bruce They are made out of maroon course county authorities were in name only. Then Maude accep- have stood the scorn of the people Baptist Church Revival April 22-27 new name, the "Inn" room, was "costs for correcting the pro- Dr. Mayle's office, 6500 Red Martens and Janet Sloan, all and white sheen whipcord, with chosen from over 100 entries in anxious to hear it. They were try- ted a job teaching in the Vine for the love of my child. If I had The First Freewill Baptist with all of his artwork to be given qqc blems will not be going down." Arrow Highway, Coloma; sophomores; and Oscar Frue- white braid trimming a white ing to decide what to do about try- Street School in Kalamazoo. She known that Maude was to bring a Church will hold a "Revival" away. the contest to name the new din- Daryl Veldman, City Engineer, Community Hospital, Medical t/ f/ deposit denberg who was named an converter style overlap in the ing Sarah Tabor again-this time abruptly quit this job in February grandchild into the world, I from April 22-27 at 7:00 p.m. The Come and be blessed in the ing room, conducted by Howard told the Commission he felt the Park Drive, Watervliet; honorary member. Only B or bet- front, and th^re will ^e a on a charge of manslaughter. Her of 1916 and came back to Lawton. would have been the happiest church is located on Territorial WORD and with chalk art, and and Alyce Baker. The name was City might get a lower bid than Berrien County Health Dept. ter students are eligible for elec- panther's head on the back of the submitted by Ed Frady, who won murder trial had ended with a On May 1st, 1916, Maude was woman alive." And with this, the and Blue Creek roads, Benton good Gospel singing. tion to the society. uniform. hung jury, and by now the whole sick and in great pain. Mrs. old woman sank back on her pil- expected because a lot of con- (BCHD), 769 Pipestone, Benton a $25 Savings Bond. tractors are looking for work this Harbor; Harbor. For more information please Submitted by Hartford Public $2466 moves you up to the head case had become a political hot Tabor said she tended the girl lows and said no more. A nationally renown chalk ar- contact Rev. William Hughes, SEAFOOD CORN DOGS Submitted by Vi Viscuso, potato. summer. Berrien County Health Dept. Library from microfilm cop'cs of the class. Camaro, the spor- Assistant Librarian at Coloma and tried to make her comfor- The doctors felt that Mrs. tist by the name of Ding Teuling Pastor, at (616) 944-5222. of the Hartford Day Skiing. tiest looking and acting: lower, Sarah Tabor greeted them table. Sarah got a bottle of Tabor could not live more than No date has been set for taking (BCHD), 4066 Red Arrow High- will be featured at the revival. Public Library, from The Col- bids on the project, he said. SALAD Sandwich 69* each or Hours: Monday & WefUiesday, wider, heavier than any other car propped up in bed in her Lawton chloroform for her when Maude thirty days. Officials could see no oma Courier newspapers dona- In another area, the Commis- 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Friday, at the price. With the biggest Six, home. She began what she asked for it. It was left on the point in a second trial. How ted by the Tri-City Record.. sion awarded a contract to L.E. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday, the widest stance, the roomiest thought was a death-bed confes- table by the bed. This seems to wrong they were when they clos- Hours: Monday, Wednesday and sion. Barber Inc. of Benton Harbor to DISCOVER 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. interior. Drive at your Chevrolet Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Tues- have been a favorite remedy of ed the books for all time on the She said sadly, "The doctors remove and replace sanitary Phoue: 621-3408 dealer's and see. You get more day and Thursday, 1:00-5:30 Maude's. There was even some famous Tabor case. STEVENSVILLE tell me I cannot live more than sewer lines along West Division WATERVLIET RECORD than your money's worth. Com- p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m.; and talk that local druggists were Sarah lived for years and was FESTIVAL BEING 90 YEARS AGO -1907 pare Camaro and learn why it thirty days (how wrong they reluctant to sell the Tabor family put in the "poor house" twice. 2/n Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. were to be). I shall be glad to go, The test of George Morlock's ives you that sure feeling. ^PhoneM6W43^^^^ any more chloroform-they had The last time, she died there in PLANNED 0 for I no longer have anything to bought such quantities. her 90s. And the end of her life Planning is now under way for /(o^C ^ MIDWEST Roman's love must be stron- live for. I have made arrange- Mrs. Tabor went on to say that hardly made the newspapers. the 13th annual Discover Ste- BEYOND SHINGLE DIGGIN'S ger still, because she has most to ments with the undertaker for she left the room where Maude , vensville Festival to be held July Stories of the Coloma/Watervliet Area by Dorothy Stark Cannell The printers ink had all been ex- sacrifice. She must be inspired to my funeral, with orders to bury lay, for a period of time. When pended years before, when one of 23-26 in downtown Stevensville, MW PETROLEUM her creative work by a whole- me beside my daughter, she came back into the bedroom, Lawton's most wealthy families Michigan. GAS SERVICE Serving our community for the last 4 years with one of the souled enthusiasm sufficient to Maude." the fumes of chloroform were was in the eye of a publicity Officers elected to oversee the PHONE 468-6721 637-6530 COLOMA SOUTH HAVEN best selling brands of gasoline in the nation & our fresh deli \ CREATIVE AND cast into the background the "Maude and I were insepar- very strong. Maude lay quiet. storm for several months. 1997 festival are: Kevin Kelm, SEXUAL SCIENCE pains incident to carriage and President; Margaret Schaus, at M-140 & Red Arrow Hwy., Watervliet (continued) delivery, and undertake with joy ter used to further the war effort Vice President; Roberta Luttke, ^wwvvwwwwwooo 1 _ ^» i; « Pifel The Tri-Clty Record April II, 1917 oma Cemetery. Memorials may graduate of Coloma High School and MARVIN R. WOLLIN be made to the American Cancer Western Michigan University. He Marvin R. Wollin, formerly of was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the St. Joseph, Michigan, died Tues- April 16,1997 The Tri-City Record Page 7 Society. day, April 1, 1997, in Sun City Mrs. Miller was bom August Korean War and was retired from the f Arthur Rubloff Real Estate Firm of Tri-City Area Obituaries 23,1915, in Sodus, Michigan. She Arizona. Chicago. . Funeral services were held at retired from Lynch Insurance scrutiny MAEANNA J. BERMINGHAM Michigan; a daughter, Bridgett KENNETH LOHRAFF Survivors include: one daugh- 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Maeanna J. (Brown) Berming- Dolezan of Coloma; a son, Kyle Kenneth D. Lohraff, 61, of Col- Agency in Benton Harbor. She ter, Wendy (Brian) Vrooman of Scot- By Joe Cheshire Dey-Florin. Chapel, Florin said times have changed since ham, 80, of Watervliet, Michigan, Dolezan of Coloma; and a sister, oma, Michigan, died Wednesday was a member of Twelve Corners tsdale, Arizona; his mother, Lilian The Watervliet School Board threat, the procedures outlined in changes and believed "It needs aged to submit their ideas for stead of the state police as the old Community Church; Order of the Funeral Service, St. Joseph. the original procedure was the guidebook were followed died Monday evening, April 14, 1997, Phyllis Homus of Hagar Shores. evening, April 9,1997, at the VA M. Steele of Bridgman, Michigan; Burial followed at North Shore will review the procedure some serious thought before changes to the Board, and a policy instructs, thus speeding at her home. She was preceded in death by her Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Eastern Star, Coloma Chapter two sisters — Marcia M. (Ted) Troff established for handling a bomb adopted in 1983, and several nearly to the letter but still bring adopting." discussion will be slated prior to Memory Gardens, Hagar Shores, areas of the procedure are now the response time; evacuate the The memorial service will be held father in 1974 and her mother in Michigan. ^307; and the Business and Pro- of St Joseph, Michigan, and Gail L threat, in the wake of a bomb some areas of concern to Board Fellow Board member Mike adoption of new guidelines. at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Water- (Michael) Wells of Benton Harbor, Michigan. Military rites were outdated and need to be upgrad- building immediately if threat 1996. The funeral service was held at fessional Women's Organization. threat received March 19. members. Leith expressed similar con- A meeting was held recently occurs while occupied. Collis sug- vliet Free Methodist Church, with She also was an avid bowler and Michigan; one brother, Richard A. held at the cemetery by Coloma ed. The process of a fast search of ETTA HOSBEIN 1 p.m. Tuesday at North Shore American Legion Post #362 and Superintendent Ken Bannen cerns, saying, "Ninety-nine out with Jim Collis, Berrien County gested that students be sent home Rev. Jerry Amstutz officiating. The was active until her illness. Steele of Coloma; one niece and During last month's bomb the schools brought comments family will receive friends at the Etta Hosbein, 75, of Coloma, Memory Gardens Chapel, Hagar of a hundred times it's a hoax; Sheriff's Department's Emer- in the case of a bomb threat. Survivors include: her hus- •even nephews; and two great-nieces Auxiliary, D.A.V. Chapter 117 from veteran Board member church from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday. Michigan, died Tuesday, April 8, Shores, Michigan, with military and two great-nephews. He was and Auxiliary, and the VF W Post but the one time that it's not is gency Management Coordinator. Also suggested was a central Cremation has taken place. Burial of 1997, at home. rites conducted by the Coloma band, Donald Miller of Benton preceded in death by his father, John George Shane, stating he feared our real concern." Leith also said Also attending were Bannen and control area be established after Harbor; a son, Russell Syne of #1137. The family received PARISHWIDE For ALL your a complete search could not be ashes will be in North Shore Memory Funeral services were held at 2 American Legion Post No. 362 C. Steele of Coloma. friends at the funeral home from it was a "roll of the dice" when it school principals Greg Chisek, the search of the building process Gardens, Hagar Shores, Michigan. p.m. Friday at Hutchins Funeral and Auxiliary, Disabled Ameri- Grand Rapids, Michigan; a RUMMAGE SALE local news completed in only two hours. came to making judgment calls Diane Janke, Chris Peal, and to discuss results and to assign daughter, Beverly (David) ANNA B. WATSON 4-8 p.m. on Friday. "The main thing here is safety Arrangements are by Davidson Home, Watervliet, Michigan, can Veterans Chapter No. 17 and Mr. Wollin was bom December IS APRIL 18 & 19 on the safety of the building Judy Burns. individuals to the areas they are Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, Col- Evans of Libertyville, Illinois; Anna B. Watson, 53, of Paw subscribe to the for the students," said Shane, where visitation was held from 6 Auxiliary, and Veterans of 29, 1924, in the St. Joseph area, The Immaculate Conception following a bomb threat, and he Collis shared his thoughts with familiar with to aid and hasten oma, Michigan. Memorials may be nine grandchildren; and 11 great- Paw, Michigan, died Tuesday "even if it means more time out agreed with Shane that the pro- to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial was in Foreign Wars Post No. 1137 and graduated from high school, and Catholic Church, 63559 60th Tri-City Record the school representatives and the search. Collis also made made to Watervliet Free Methodist Watervliet Cemetery. Memorials Auxiliary. Burial followed at grandchildren. evening, April 8, 1997, at Lake of school." Shane said he wasn't cedures need a close look. made some change suggestions, Church or to Hospice of South Haven, View Community Hospital in did a tour of duty in the United Avenue (take Center Street to Call 463-6397 other recommendations which may be made to the American North Shore Memory Gardens. 60th Street and go east), Hart- comfortable with the proposed Board members were encour- i.e., call Watervliet Police in- will be considered by the Board. Michigan. CARL J. MYATT JR. Paw Paw. States Navy as a gunners mate Mrs. Bermingham was bom Feb- Heart Association. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. ford, needs your help and dona- Carl J. Myatt Jr. of Coloma, The funeral service was held at aboard a destroyer serving in reary 2, 1917, in Danforth, Illinois. Survivors include: two sons- Monday at Davidson Chapel, both the Pacific and Atlantic tions for its second annual She retired from Baldwin Cooke in Robert Hosbein of Hartford and Florin Funeral Service, Coloma. Michigan, died Tuesday, April 8, 11 a.m. Monday, April 14, at Davidson Chapel, Florin Funeral Theater of Combat Operations. "Parishwide Rummage Sale." Deerfield, Illinois. Gary Hosbein of Niles, Michi- Memorials may be made to the 1997, at Bronson Methodist Hos- The sale is to be held on Friday pital, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Service, Co oma, Michigan, Upon his return to Michigan, Survivors include: her husband, gan; one daughter, Dorothy family or to the Coloma Marvin started Wollin Products and Saturday, April 18 and 19, Lester; a daughter, Barbara Berry after a long illness with diabetes. where visitation was held one Jones of Coloma; one grand- American Legion Uniform Fund. Inc., one of the largest plastic ex- from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. both of St. Joseph, Michigan; two grand- Mr. Lohraff was bom October Graveside services were held hour prior to the service. Burial daughter, Dawn Hosbein of Hart- trusion companies in the Mid- days. daughters — Tina Dorow (and hus- 16, 1935, in Berrien Springs, at 1 p.m. Friday at Unity Ceme- was in Harris Cemetery, Hagar .0 ford; a brother, John Heuermann west, employing over 500 people. They would appreciate dona- band Tom Moss) of Chicago, Illinois, of Kokomo, Indiana; and a sister, Michigan. He retired in 1989 from tery, Jonesboro, Arkansas. Visi- Township, Michigan. Memorials •b and Heidi Dorow of New York City, He was a member of the Lakes tions of cleaned and folded •c Minnie (Calvin) Sadler of Hart- the Herald-Palladium where he tation was held from 10 a.m. to may be made to the family. New York; a sister, Blanche Eklund Qub; Union Hills Country Club in clothing, useable household •G was a pressman. He was a mem- noon on Friday at Farmers She was bom June 17, 1943, in of St. Joseph; and several nieces and ford. She was preceded in death Sun City; Berrien Hills Country items, antiques, toys, used ber of the Coloma American Union Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Collinwood, Tennessee. nephews. by her husband, Alton Hosbein, in Club and Kickers Qub, both in St musical instruments, sports io Legion Post No. 362 and Coloma Arrangements were made by Survivor include: one son, Bil- August 1986. Joseph. He also belonged to the equipment, baby items, used .n DENVER L. BRAWLEY Fraternal Order of Police Lodge Betzler Funeral Home, Kalama- ly Joe Norman of San Antonio, American Society of Plastics. books, used dishes, etc. Denver L. Brawley, 73, of Hart- LLOYD H. KEESLER No. 147 and was a former mem- zoo. Memorials may be made to Texas; three grandchildren; two Survivors include: his wife, Bring your items to the parish ford, Michigan, died Wednesday, Lloyd H. Keesler, 95, of Col- ber of the Coloma Rod and Gun the Diabetes Association or brothers — Reeder Cummings of Riverside, Michigan, and Hassel Beatrice Fisher Wollin; two hall through April 16 anytime un- April 9,1997, at his home. oma, Michigan, died Wednesday, Club. Cystic Fibrosis Association. til 5:00 in the evening. IF daughters — JoAnne Lilley and A MAN Cummings of Bridgman, Michi- you' Funeral services were held at April 9, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. at Survivors include: two sons- Mr. Myatt was bom September gan; four sisters — Audrey Denise Bem; a sister, Dorothy Then come back on Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday at New Life Dowagiac Nursing Home in Mike (Patti) and Jerry Lohraff, 10,1954, in Jonesboro, the son of Saturday, April 18 and 19, to YOU'RE MORE LIKELY TO Christian Center, Coloma, Michi- Dowagiac, Michigan, after an ex- both of Coloma; one grand- Carl and Elaine (Hansen) Myatt Decker of Savannah, Tennessee, Dietz; and three grandchildren Y ABOUT HEART DISEASE —Jared and Nils Bem and claim some of the treasures that gan, of which he was a member. tended illness. daughter, Erika Lohraff; and Sr. He attended both Lakeshore Geneva Eaton of Riverside, Wylomae Dodd of Lutts, Ten- Jaimeson Fisher. He was preced- we will have for sale. Pastor Larry Nail presided. Visi- Funeral services were held two sisters - Marie (Jerry) (Mich.) and Bangor (Mich.) See you then! tation was held from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at 11:00 a.m. Oliver of Watervliet, Michi- schools. He formerly was nessee, and Mae Moody of Col- ed in death by: his previous wife, Friday at Calvin Funeral Home, at Connelly Funeral Home in gan, and Sharon (Red) Mosbey of employed by Teledyne Peer oma. She was preceded in death Myrtie Wollin, on January 4, Hartford. Burial was in Maple Cassopolis, Michigan. The Rev. Bridgman, Michigan. He was Machine Company and was a for- by two brothers and a sister. 1990; and his son, Donald, in 1950. 1839 COURTHOUSE Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Memor- Richard D. Ely, Pastor of Twelve preceded in death by his wife, mer member of the Benton Har- MUSEUM ials may be made to New Life Corners Community Church, Dolores "Dee," in 1994. bor Loyal Order of the Moose. Christian Center. Benton Harbor, Michigan, offi- Survivors include: his daugh- ANNOUNCES Mr. Brawley was bom June 10, ciated at the service. Visitation INDOR McDOWELL ter, Brandy Myatt of Pocahontas, HOURS 1923, in Neelyville, Missouri, to was held at the funeral home Mrs. Indor McDowell, 94, of Arkansas; his parents and their The 1839 Courthouse Museum Levi and Bertha Wilmott Braw- from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday. Hartford, Michigan, died Friday, spouses — Elaine and Delbert in Berrien Springs is now open on ley. He retired from Clark Equip- Burial was in Prospect Hill April 4,1997, at home. Hart of Benton Harbor, Michi- its winter-spring schedule. Pub- ment in 1982 after 25 years. He Cemetery. Memorials may be Funeral services were held at 1 gan, and Carl and OUie Myatt of SAVE *4 lic hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. was an Army veteran of World' made to the church or Ladies p.m. Friday, April 11, at First Pocahontas; two sisters — Mrs. Save $4 off the newsstand price on Thursday and Friday and 1 Warn. Auxiliary of the Dowagiac Nurs- Baptist Church, Covert, Michi- Arthur (Mary) Schadler of Ste- when yon snbscrlbe to the Tri-Clty Record; your p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Survivors include: his wife, gan, where visitation began at 11 vensville, Michigan, and Kathy ing Home. hometown newspaper for the Coloma, Hartford & Sunday. School tours and use of Betty, whom he married on June Mr. Keesler was bom on Dec- a.m. on Friday, followed by a Myatt of Berrien Springs, Watervliet area. For jnst $22 per year (42 cents a week) the Berrien County Historical 29,1945, in Piggott, Arkansas; his ember 13, 1901, in Carl Town- family hour at noon Friday. Michigan; a brother, Kenneth Association archives can be daughters — Peggy (Reverend ship, Adams County, Iowa. He Burial was in Lawrence (Mich.) Myatt of Coloma; and several yon get S2 issues filled with local news, photos, features, and advertising delivered to your home In Berrien or made at other times by appoint- Samuel) Clayton of Hartford and had lived most of his life in Cemetery. Bobbins Brothers nieces and nephews. ment. Museum admission is $2.50 Sharon (Reverend Larry) Nail of Cassopolis but moved to Coloma Funeral Home, Benton Harbor, JOHN PAUL STEELE Van Buren counties through the mail. Subscribe today! for adults, $1.00 for youngsters Hartford; seven grandchildren; 20 years ago. He was a retired Michigan, was in charge of the John Paul Steele, 63, of Coloma, 5-17 years old, and free for eight great-grandchildren; and a farmer and had been a surveyor arrangements. Michigan, died Tuesday, April 8, Send $22 to the Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, children 5 years old and under ac- brother, Jackson Rhodes of Com- for the Agricultural Soil Conser- Mrs. McDowell was bom Nov- 1997, at his home in Coloma. MI 49098, along with this completed subscription form.... companied by an adult. ing, Arkansas. vation (A.S.C.) many years ago. ember 4,1902, in Lula, Mississip- The family received friends from Regular public hours (Tuesday Survivors include: his wife, the pi. 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, April Name JEANDOLEZAN 16, at Davidson Chapel, Florin -Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Jean (Frasier) Dolezan, 46, of former Nellie VanRyswyk, Survivors include: two daugh- , .Saturday-Sunday, 1-5 p.m.) ters — Mrs. Lucille (the Rev. Funeral Service, Cploma. A Mailing k Address nr. ] Coloma, Michigan, died eartj^ whom be married on February memorial service immediately resume-on May L_ (M'JMbb/: I Tuesday morning, April 8; 1997, 14, 1976, in Hollywood, Florida; Sherman) McClain of Hartford followed at the funeral home, with For more information, call four daughters — Loretta (Steve) and Edith M. McClain of Chica- City, State & Zip at Borgess Medical Center, Kala- the Rev. Glenn Chapman officiating. Please allow 3 weeks for your new subscription to begin. (616 ) 471-1202. mazoo, Michigan. Misich of Cassopolis, Jeanette go, Illinois; a son, Frederick Cremation has taken place and a The funeral service was held at Allen of Dowagiac, Mary Lou McDowell of El Paso, Texas; 39 private burial at Watervliet Other Michigan subscriptions are $26, out of state $30. 11 a.m. Friday at Davidson (Donald) Toy of Cassopolis, and grandchildren; 60 great- Cemetery followed the service. Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, Sharron (Rodney) Krieger of Col- grandchildren; and eight great- Memorials may be made to Coloma THE NEWS AND ADVERTISING Coloma, where friends called oma; three sons — Harold great-grandchildren. She was Public Library, Michigan Heart preceded in death by her hus- Association, or the Alzheimer's IF YOU'RE A (Vada) Keesler of Dowagiac, DEADLINE IS NOON MONDAY FOR WOMAN from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday even- Jerry (Linda) Keesler of Dowa- band, Dennis McDowell, in 1957. Association. ing. Burial was in North Shore Mr. Steele was born April 11,1933, THE NEXT TRI-CITY RECORD YOU'RE MORE LIKELY TO OF HEART DISEASE. Memory Gardens, Hagar Shores, giac, and William (Dorothy) in Chicago, Illinois. He jvas a Michigan. Memorials may be VanRyswyk of Benton Harbor; 19 EDNA J. MILLER made to Faith Lutheran Church grandchildren; 29 great-grand- Edna J. Miller, 81, of Benton of Coloma. children; two great-great- Harbor, Michigan, died Wednes- > Mrs. Dolezan was bom Janu- grandchildren; and two sisters— day morning, April 9, 1997, at For ALL your 30 ary 19, 1951, in Benton Harbor, Faye Davis of Decatur, Michi- Lakeland Continuing Care Cen- local news -< Michigan. She was currently gan, and Ina Hollenbeck of ter, St. Joseph, Michigan. employed at Towne Air Freight, Cassopolis. He was preceded in The funeral service was held at subscribe to the death by: his first wife, the 2 p.m. Monday, April 14, at Super Shot South Bend, Indiana, as a com- Tri-City Record > puter data entry processor. former Leta L. Playford, whom Davidson Chapel, Florin Fune- (/I Survivors include: her hus- he had married on October 25, ral Service, Coloma, Michigan, Call 463-6397 band, Gary, whom she married 1922, and who died on June 28, where friends called from 5 to 8 > I p.m. Sunday. Burial was in Col- March 18, 1972, in WatervUet, 1972; and a sister, Lela Sheline. Saturday -< 't/S * S 2 JUDY PHILLIPI...was re- Free Immunizations for Kids! centlv honored by several C./; members of the eighth-grade > 3 class at the girls' last m April 19,1997 • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. volleyball game. Judy came PO Hutchins Funeral Home out of "retirement" to help Z 209 S Main. NatinlicMiMi » I I M t I | I | I i out for several months in the 4633811 Junior High English Depart- ment. She was presented with i * counreousssnvicEitr All Residential 1 VV V-,'? V> . > :, ' tOlQNlPlEDHANNen gifts and gift certificates pur- X | m chased by the students with > ROLAND T. HUTCHINS. Dir. 30 Stylet On Sale Dr. Mayle's Office - 6500 Red Arrow Hwy., Coloma money they collected in ap- H Community Hospital - Medical Park Dr., Watervliet preciation for her dedication With... to them and the School Dis- r •vt 1 trict. Happy retirement, Miss O disease is the number one killer o( women. It kills more women than breast 3* i Phillipi (again)! > No appointment is necessary. cancer, ovarian cancer and Iun3 cancer combined. In (act, since 1984, more women have died (rom (A Refreshments will be available. m2 (CALVIN FUNERAL HOME PAYMENTS OALI O. UONAIO. eiucroa cardiovascular disease than men. It s time to re-examine women's health care. Women's hearts z NAJITPOID. MICIIIOAN 4*097 II kltSOM are different (rom mens. And the symptoms are different as well. 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XI, Take I, will be APRIL 24 during Occupational Therapy Month WATERVLIET WATERVLIET held Friday, April 25, from 7-10 The public is invited to attend KUTE HDS.-.These PUBLIC SCHOOLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS p.m. The public is invited for Grace Christian School's spring are the grandchildren Community Rehabilitation Methods of treatment can in- cupational therapy services at refreshments, a silent auction, open house and kindergarten pro- • of Lester and Diana Center at Community Hospital in clude skills training, adapting the Community Hospital in Water- CALENDAR MENUS and door prizes. gram on Thursday, April 24. The Mohler of Holland, Watervliet saluted its dedicated activity or the environment to the vliet, please call the Community TTiursday, April 17: NORTH SOUTH SCHOOL S.C.E.N.E. XI, Take H, is "All-School Open House" ex- Michigan, and the and professional occupational individual's ability, using splin- Rehabilitation Center at (616) SCHOOL-PTO Meeting at North Monday, April 21: BREAK- Saturday, April 26. Doors open at tends from 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. great-grandchildren therapy staff April 7 during Na- ting or altering positioning, and 463-5754. School, 6:30 p.m.; Third & FAST-Cereal. LUNCH-Pork tional Occupational Therapy 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at and from 6:3(^8:00 p.m. of Walt and Mar- education on simplification of Fourth Grades Skating at Patty on Bun. Month. Occupational therapists 7:00 and the oral auction at 8:00. All classrooms will be open, guerite Mohler of tasks and energy conservation. Ramona, 1:30-3:45 p.m. MID- Tuesday, April 22: BREAK- evaluate and treat individuals Reservations are required. with class information available. Watervliet. Pictured "Occupational therapy is the key DLE/HIGH SCHOOL-Varsity FAST-Blueberry Pancake on Lake Michigan Catholic High Now is the time for new students who are challenged by disabili- COLOMA LIONS are: Ryan Mani- to unlocking the door to increas- Track at Home w/Berrien Spr- Stick. LUNCH-Breakfast For School is located at 915 Pleasant to apply for priority placement. ties, illnesses, or limiting condi- ed function," said Sandy Cooper, wczek, 9; Zachary CLUB TO SPONSOR ings, 4:30 p.m.; Varsity Softball Lunch. St., St. Joseph, Mich. For dinner Registration and informational tions. Occupational therapists the Rehab Center's Community w & Baseball at Michigan Luther- Wednesday, April 23: BREAK- reservations, call Deb Culby at forms will be available or can be Maniwczek, 4; Eric are experts in activity analysis. and Professional Relations Coor- PANCAKE an, 4:15 p.m. FAST-Super Bun. LUNCH- 944-5408. For auction informa- obtained by calling the school at Mohler, 2; and Jen- They evaluate the components of dinator. Adaptive equipment is Friday, April 18: NORTH nifer Mohler, 6 mon- BREAKFAST Nacho Bar. tion, call the LMC Business Of- (616) 463-5545. Parents planning an activity and determine the often used to maximize an indivi- The Coloma Lions Club will SCHOOLr-Career Day, 8:30-11:30 Thursday, April 24: BREAK- fice at 983-5529. to enroll their kindergarten-age ths. most efficient and/or effective dual's potential to reach func- sponsor a "Pancake Breakfast" a.m. SOUTH SCHOOL-Third FAST-Oatmeal. LUNCH-Corn child in Grace Christian School means to complete that activity. tional independence in daily liv- on Sunday, April 27, from 9:00 Grade Career Day at North Dogs. HARTFORD are strongly encouraged to sche- Pat DeWaard, Senior Occupa- ing. Cooper said, "We are pleas- a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The pancake O Ci School; Math-A-Thon Assembly, Friday, April 18: BREAK- MIDDLE SCHOOL dule Gesell Readiness testing tional Therapist at Community ed to recognize our occupational breakfast will be held at the Col- 2:30 p.m. FAST—Pop Tart. LUNCH- now if their child's fifth birthday Hospital, said, "This focus helps therapists. They serve as a vital Share a photo of your "Kute Kids" with your friends, neighbors, oma Lions Community Center Saturday, April 19: MIDDLE/ Cheese Pizza. STUDENT OF falls after March 1, 1997. individuals become more inde- component of our comprehensive (Lions Park). The price is $4 for HIGH SCHOOL-Varsity Softball NORTH SCHOOL Kindergarten enrollment usually and relatives who read the Tri-City Record. Make sure you write your pendent in personal care, home rehabilitation team." adults and $2 for children 12 and & Baseball at Home w/Decatur, THE WEEK Monday, April 21: BREAK- Letty Ruiz is Hartford Middle fills very quickly. kids' names on the back of the picture and include any other infor- management, work and leisure Occupational therapy services under. 11:00 a.m.; JV Softball & Base- FAST-Sausage & Hash Browns. School's Student of the Week. The kindergarten class will be mation about it you'd like to see in the paper, including mom and activities, and other daily living are available at Community Hos- ball at Decatur, 11:00 a.m. ,, LUNCH-Fish Sandwich. Letty was 12 years old on March giving its spring program at dad, grandma and grandpa, and so on. Send the photo to the Tri- skills. pital on an acute care, inpatient Monday, April 21: SOUTH M * Tuesday, April 22: BREAK- 11. Her proud parents are Jill and 10:00 a.m. and at 7:00 p.m. The City Record, P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, Ml 49098. Pick up the photo Following an occupational rehabilitation, outpatient, and TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE SCHOOL-CAT Testing, Grades FAST-Cereal. LUNCH-Nacho Eddy Ruiz. She has a 13-year-old program will feature demonstra- after it appears in the paper or include a stamped, self-addressed therapy evaluation, a variety of day treatment basis. TRI-CITY RECORD 1-3. MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL- Bar. brother, Carlos. She also has a tions of reading, phonics, coun- treatments are used to achieve For more information on oc- Varsity Track at Home w/Bridg- envelope and we'll mail it back to you. Call 463-6397 Wednesday, April 23: BREAK- nice neighbor, named Carrie, ting, writing, mathematics, and these independence goals. man, 4:30 p.m. FAST-Onnamon Rolls. LUNCH- Bible memory work in a delight- Tuesday, April 22: SOUTH •Sloppy Joes. Pizza from Vic's ful blend of song and rhyme. This First Street in Watervliet. If it SCHOOL-CAT Testing, Grades is an excellent opportunity for in- SAY NO TO DRUGS Letty's favorite f rains, the yard sale will be held 1-3. MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL- FAST-Cereal. LUNCH-Turkey terested individuals to see a How many times has your child the following weekend. Varsity Baseball & Softball at & Gravy. small portion of all that is accom- been on antibiotics, aspirin, We know about families Hartford, 4:15 p.m.; Middle Friday, April 25: BREAK- plished in a child's first year at Tylenol, Ritalin, etc., this year? TRI-CITY RECORD School Track at Home w/New FAST-Cereal. LUNCH-Chef Grace Christian. GCS has a tradi- Have we forgotten each of us FAX NUMBER IS Buffalo, 4:30 p.m. Salad. tion of academic and Christian- was given the ability to be 4634329 because we have families, too. Wednesday, April 23: SOUTH MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL living excellence that can be healthy naturally? To find out SCHOOL-CAT Testing, Grades Monday, April 21: BREAK- clearly seen in the lives of stu- more, come to your next Water- FAVORITE Life is full of little surprises...birthdays, graduations, I-3. MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL- FAST-Sausage & Hash Browns. dents as early as kindergarten. vliet PTO meeting! OLD-TIME HYMNS anniversaries, vacations, a new car. All the things which -Varsity Track at Lake Michi- LUNCH-Hot Dogs w/Chili The kindergarten program will The meeting is to be held on AT COLOMA make family life a little nicer and a little bit more interest- gan Catholic, 4:30 p.m. Sauce. also include the play "The Little Thursday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m. ing. These are the things you plan for throughout your • Thursday, April 24: SOUTH Tuesday, April 22: BREAK- Red Hen." The Little Red Hen at Watervliet North Elementary UMC SCHOOL-CAT Testing, Grades School. The speaker for this life. And, each occasion is going to cost you some money. FAST-Cereal. LUNCH-Chicken will be played by Allison Spr- Miss hearing those great old That's where we come in. We can show you a savings II-3. MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL- ConHnHph meeting will be Dr. Andy gospel hymns from your child- ingett; the Miller by Andrew plan which pays you interest from day of deposit to day of : Middle School Track at Bridg- Wednesday, April 23: BREAK- Fitz; the Cat by Sarah Harrison; DeHaven of Midway Chiroprac- hood? Would a chorus or two of iman, 4:30 p.m.; Community FAST-Cinnamon Rolls. LUNCH She enjoys playing football the Pig by Bradley Johnson; the tic Clinic. "The Church in the Wildwood" or withdrawal — one which will allow •Forum, High School Library, -Nacho Bar. with her Carlos. "Indian in the Frog by Zachary Eddy; and the FUND-RAISER "Bringing in the Sheaves" bring you to better er\)oy the events of ; 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 24: BREAK- Cupboard" is her best book and chicks by Sarah Enders, Melissa back many pleasant memories family life. You see, with a regular Friday, April 25: SOUTH FAST-Cereal. LUNCH-Cheese- her favorite class is Mrs. Mauchmar, Sydney Radde, and FOR for you? If so, be sure not to miss savings plan the money you have to ^SCHOOL-Third Grade Native burgers. Harvey's science class. Tyler Slocum. Narrators are JOANN BRONSON the 9:15 a.m. worship service at "CHEMISTRY CRIMEBUSTERS"...Students from area elementary schools participated in spend on the little surprises won't v American Day at North School. Friday, April 25: BREAK- The person Letty admires most Ronald Hardy and Dathan Ten- There will be a "Yard Sale" the Coloma United Methodist the Super Scientist program at Southwestern Michigan College in Dowagiac. come as a big-'surprise to youl •'NORTH SCHOOL-Third Grade FAST-Cereal. LUNCH-Pizza. is her mom because her mom ter. The play will be directed by fund-raiser for Jo Ann Bronson to Church this Sunday, April 20. The Native American Day. MID- knows how to talk things out with the kindergarten teacher, Mrs. help with the cost of her cancer Ensemble Choir will be incor- Local students take part in Super Scientist program DLE/HIGH SCHOOL-JV Base- LMC CATHOLIC her. Karen Carey, who has been treatments. porating many of your old The State Bank ball & Softball at Bangor, 4:15 SCHOOLS TO HOLD In 10 years, Letty plans on be- teaching at GCS for 22 years. The yard sale will take place on favorites into toe service, plus Ten students from area schools busters." Instructor Lynn Steil VanAntwerp and Jack VanAnt- p.m.; Varsity Baseball & Soft- of Coloma 11TH ANNUAL ing a wife, mom, and a teacher. Grace Christian School is loca- April 18 and 19 (Friday and presenting a special anthem, recently participated in the an- taught students how to conduct werp of Watervliet; Darcy Butts ball at Home w/Bangor, 4:15 COLOMA ted four miles south of Water- Saturday) at 9:00 a.m. at 360 "Gospel Jubilee." nual Super Scientist program real tests to determine physical and Noelle Carpenter of Dowa- Visit the State Bank of Coloma as it celebrates 100 years of p.m.; State Band Festival at S.C.E.N.E. vliet on M-140. The public is in- held during the March Campus and chemistry properties of giac; Rachael Ringle of Marcel- contribution to the area 's heritage of growth and prosperity. & Mattawan, 6:35 p.m. COMMUNITY vited to attend the programs. various substances and items. lus; John D. Gore of Cassopolis; Equal AUCTION Adventure program at Southwes- MEMBER 209 North Paw Paw Street • Coloma, MI 49038 Saturday, April 26: MIDDLE/ TO SUBSCRIBE TO 1,000 BUSINESS CARDS tern Michigan College in Dowa- Students applied this knowledge Amber Odenthal, Lisa Howard, (616) 468-3179 | HIGH SCHOOLS SCHOOL-Watervliet APRIL 25 AND 26 THE TRI-CITY RECORD giac. and used detective skills to solve and Geoffrey Antos of Niles; and FDIC P««el» The Trt-Ctty Record April II, 1997 CLAIMS NOTICE gage will be foreclosed by a sale at such case made and provided, notice April 18,1997 The Tri-City Record Page 11 I Independent Probate public auction, to the highest bidder, is hereby given that said Mortgage first week of action. They took a STATE OF MICHIGAN at the front door entrance to the will be foreclosed by the sale of the doubleheader from Hartford by record and played Lake Michi- 300 hurdles, Jennifer Foster in the 800 PROBATE COURT County Bulldins in St. Joseph, mortgaged premises at public sale to scores of 13-0 and 12-2 before gan Catholic on Tuesday at home run, and Kristal Walker in the 200 Want Ads & Public Notices COUNTY OF BERRIEN Michigan (that being the building the highest bidder on the north en- dropping a single game to Com- and travel to New Buffalo on dash. trance of the Berrien County Court FILE NO. 97-0164-IE-G where the Circuit Court for the Coun- T.ncal Sports & Outdoor News stock by a 6-1 score. Thursday and Galien on Friday. Estate of Ruth Joyce Eisbrenner, ty of Berrien is held), of the premises House, 811 Port Street, St. Joseph, Home games are being played COLOMA BOYS HELP WANTED PUBLIC NOTICE Michigan 49085, that being the place game-two loss. Julie Vawter had Tom Hejduk got the win in WANT AD RATES a/k/a Ruth J. Eisbrenner, Social described in said mortgage, or so at Planggers Park. For want ads, lost & found, BUS DRIVERS-Coloma Commu- WATERVLIET Security No. 380-32-3335. much thereof as may be necessary to of the holding for the Circuit Court a double and Allison Saetre add- game one as he posted five TRACK nity Schools has openings for bus The Coloma boys varsity track thank-jious, personals, etc. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on for Berrien County, State of ed a single. strikeouts in three innings of WATERVLIET drivers. Top wage $11.85 per hour. CITY COMMISSION Your interest in the estate may be said mortgage, with the interest Michigan, on Tuesday, the 29th day The Lady Panthers then took work, with Mike Faultersack go- team got out of the blocks quickly in Applicants do not need CDL; school the Comets' first meet last week as barred or affected by the following: thereon at seven percent (7%) per of April, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. on South Haven in a double- ing two innings of relief and strik- GIRLS TRACK $5.50 per ad of 25 words or less, will train. If you are interested, ap- REGULAR The premises being sold are from the The Watervliet girls varsity track they topped Watervliet and Mar- The decedent, whose last known ad- annum and all legal costs, charges V header and lost by scores of 11-2 ing out three. Zac Zdenahlik had plus 10 cents per word over 25 plications are available at: MEETING dress was 231 Pearl Street, Water- and expenses, including the attorney located at 10683 Marquette Drive, team took first place in its first meet ceUus in a nonconference triangular words. Repeat same ad for $4.50, Administration Office vliet, Michigan 49098, died 12-10-96. fees allowed by law, and also any New Buffalo Township, Berrien and 18-2. a three-run homer, a double, and of the season. The three-way meet meet. The Comets notched 84 points plus 10 cents each extra word Coloma Community Schools SYNOPSIS An instrument dated 07-25-96 has sum or sums which may be paid by County, State of Michigan, and more PRESSBOX Wendy Hart took the loss in four RBIs; Andy Watson had a saw the Lady Panthers notch 66 to 47 for MarceUus and 33 for over 25. P.O. Box 550, 2518 Boyer Rd. April 8,1997 been admitted as the will of the the undersigned, necessary to pro- particularly described as follows: By Mike Leith game one while Watervliet got two-RBI double; Jacob Hogue points, Coloma got 52 points and WatervUet. Coloma, MI 49038 deceased. Creditors of the deceased tect its interest in the premises. Lots 9 and 10, Orchard Acres, seven hits on offense. Brandy had a two-RBI single; while He- MarceUus 45 points. Individual firsts were won by Im- Ad must be paid in advance. 616-468-2424 Approved minutes of 3/11/97 meeting are notified that all claims against Which said premises are described being a Subdivision in part of Sec- Prince had two hits while Shelly jduk helped his own cause with a Individual firsts were recorded by manuel Williams in the 100 and 300 AD DEADLINE IS (16-2) Appointed Dona Sherman to DDA the estate will be forever barred as follows: tion 35, Township 7 South, Range Emily Hutchins in the 110 and 300 9 A.M. TUESDAY o games against uom- Fosdick, Jenny Duncan, Allison double. Brian Kniebes also had a hurdles, Tim White in the high jump, Board unless presented to the independent All of a certain piece or parcel of land 21 West, New Buffalo Township, hurdles, Genevieve Geisler in the 800 Antone Hines in the shot put, James FOR SALE COLOMA GIRLS stock. The Lady Comets won the Saetre, and Michelle Selter each double. Accepted bid of $47,443.50 from L.E. personal representative, Marie Ann situated in the Township of Berrien in Berrien County, Michigan, accor- run, Melissa Schultz in the long Clay in the 100 dash, Preston Parker ^•DRIVERS*** TWO CEMETERY LOTS--in had one hit. Allison Saetre took Clint Jewell got the win in Barber for '97 Sewer Program Eisbrenner, P.O. Box 865, Water- the County of Berrien, and State of ding to the Plat thereof, recorded OFF TO first game 15-5 while the second jump, and Beth Iliff in the shot put. EXPERIENCED-T/T Drivers North Shore Memory Gardens. $350 game two, allowing just one hit in the 400 dash, and Jerry Pryor in Transferred $13,000. from PLLRS to vliet, Michigan 49098, or to both the Michigan, and described as follows, June 16,1964 in Book 20 of Plats, game was called after six innings the loss in game two while Tara The 3200 relay team of Kim Klopp, needed. Home weekends and 1-2 each. Call 849-1065. Sewer Fund FANTASTIC the 200 dash. The 800 relay team of Independent personal representative to wit: page 9. with the game tied 2-2. Smith had a triple and Jenny and striking out six in five inn- Kate Geisler, Amanda Eftink, and Pryor, James BeU, Michael Blue, nights during week. Late Model (16-2) Approved bills-$136,258.52 and the Berrien County Probate Village of Eau Claire, Lot 16, TAX ROLL NUMBER. ings of work. Tom Hejduk went Equipment, Excellent Pay and START Amy Clark struck out seven Duncan had a single for Water- Genevieve Geisler took first; the 1600 and Parker also took first place. Rescinded motion ^9697.0108 from Court, 811 Port Street, St. Joseph, O'Claire Hills, according to the ll-13-6750^)009-00-9 2-2 with a solo home run and a Benefits. Call Schilli Specialized at TOR ADOPTION 3/11 meeting The Coloma girls varsity soft- and got the win in game one as vliet. relay team of Emily Hutchins, the Seconds were taken by James Bell Michigan 49085, within 4 months of plat thereof, recorded November The redemption period shall be six ball team is off to a great start as The Lady Panthers will have single; Craig Hansen went 2-2 Geisler sisters, and Sarah Ruess took in the long jump, James Clay in the 1-600-759-2101, Ext. 207, Monday- TO GOOD HOME ONLY-4-year- Approved final payment to L.E. the date of publication of this notice. (6) months from the date of the sale her offense backed her up with 14 6, 1972, in Volume 22 of Plats, with two RBIs; Andy Turner had first; along with the 800 relay team of shot put, Martin Duke in the 100 Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. old male black lab. For details, call Barber for W. Parsons Notice is further given that the estate Page 24, Berrien County of the Mortgage, unless the premises the Lady Comets have posted a hits. Kim Ashley had two singles played Berrien Springs by the Beth Iliff, Allison Roe, Rachel hurdles, and Steve Schemenauer in E-mail Address: 463-4696 and leave a message. Adopted May 1 as Law Day will be thereafter assigned and Records. are determined to be abandoned 5-0-1 record. and a double; Shelly Cartwright time you read this. Then they will a double; while Jeff Sieber went [email protected] (16-1) Approved passes to landfill for distributed to the persons entitled to AKA: 6349 Porter Drive, Eau under MCLA § 600.3241a, in which They started the season with a had a single, a double, and four play at Michigan Lutheran 1-1 with two RBIs. Warner, and Melissa Schultz. the 1600 run. The 3200 relay team of (16-3) cleanup it. Claire, Michigan 49111 case the redemption period following sweep of New Buffalo by scores RBIs; while Clark, Stacy Thursday, April 17, before In the single game against Seconds were recorded by EmUy John Loomis, Jeremy Thiele, Sche- Hutchins in the high jump; Melissa menauer, and John Hadl; the 1600 Approved Electrical Inspector con- Tammy Evett Fries (P42573) During the six months immediately the foreclosure sale shall be thirty of 12-2 and 23-5. hosting Decatur for a pair of Comstock, Andy Turner took the HOME FOR RENT tract Thomas, and Krystle Weeks each Schultz in the 200 dash; Kim Klopp in relay team of Loomis, Schemenauer, 7431 Red Arrow Highway following the sale, the property may (30) days. Amy Clark took the win in had two singles. games this Saturday at 11:00 loss on the mound while Coloma SUMMER HOME-on Paw Paw PUBLIC NOTICE Proclaimed April 13-19 as Infant Im- Watervliet, MI 49098 be redeemed, except that in the event Dated: March 26,1997 the 3200 run; as weU as the 400 relay Michael Taggart, and Kyle Weber; Lake, lovely beach, private dock. munization Week 616/463-2880 game one, allowing just three Clark had seven strikeouts and a.m. could only muster two hits on of- team of Iliff, Allison Roe, Rachel along with the 400 relay team of J BAINBRIDGE that the property is determined to be MORTGAGEE: fense. Zac Zdenahlik and Clint Available May-October. Call Adjourned the meeting-8:14 P.M. abandoned pursuant to MCLA NEW BUFFALO SAVINGS BANK hits and striking out seven. On of- only allowed one hit in the second Warner, and Melissa Schultz. Michael Blue, Marshall Hayes, 1-847-397-8727. TOWNSHIP STATE OF MICHIGAN 600.3241a, the property may be 45 North Whittaker Street fense, the Lady Comets banged game that was called because of WATERVLIET Jewell each had a hit. Thirds were posted by Amanda Ef- James BeU and Antone Hines, all (TFN) CLAIMS NOTICE BERRIEN COUNTY TRIAL COURT redeemed during the 30 days im- New Buffalo, MI 49117 out 13 hits, with Shelly Cart- darkness. Stacy Thomas had two The Comets will have played tink in the 3200 run, Kate Geisler in took seconds. SETTLEMENT Independent Probate FAMILY DIVISION mediately following the sale. Drafted by: wright getting a single and two singles while Shelly Cartwright VARSITY Cassopolis by the time you read the 1600 run, Allison Roe in the 100 Thirds were won by Ricky Stevens FOR RENT STATE OF MICHIGAN MEETING File No.: 97-310-D(M; Dated: March 18,1997 Jeffrey D. Swenarton, Atty. doubles; Clark got three singles; and Kim Ashley each added a BASEBALL this; will travel to Sturgis on dash, and Samantha Wilkins in the in the shot put, Todd Pena in the 100 PAW PAW LAKE-cottage for PROBATE COURT Secretary of Veterans Affairs (P-15480) high jump. rent. Lake access with pier. BARBARA ANN TULK, Kim Ashley had two doubles; single. The Watervliet boys varsity Wednesday, April 16; then travel hurdles, Michael Blue in the 100 dash, March 22, 1997 COUNTY OF BERRIEN Plaintiff, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee Jeremy Thiele in the 300 hurdles, Available June 13 through Labor with Andrea Martin and Krystle The Lady Comets have a full baseball team has posted a 2-1 to Brandywine April 17 for two; FILE NO. 96-0545-IE-M v. ORDER FOR SERVICE Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Kreis, Enderle, Callander COLOMA GIRLS John Loomis in the 800 run, and Day. $450 a week. CaU (616) 463-3929. Present: Smith, Lull & Koroch Estate of William Bozung, deceased. WAYNE A. HALES, P-31234 & Hudgins, P.C. Weeks each adding a double.' slate this week as they will have record after its first week of ac- and host Lake Michigan Catholic (14-9) BY PUBLICATION James Clay in the 200 dash. Absent: Weber & Baiers Social Security No. 385-03-4375. 477 Michigan Ave., Room 1460 One Moorsbridge, Kim Ashley got the win in game played Cassopolis by the time tion. on April 18 for two. The meeting was held for the pur- ROBERT RAYMOND TULK TRACK TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Defendant. Detroit, MI 48226 P.O. Box 4010 two in a four-inning affair. Col- you read this. They then host The Panthers started the week The Coloma girls varsity track FOR SALE pose of paying final fiscal year bills Your interest in the estate may be (4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 & 4/30,1997) INDIAN BOYS team took second in a triangular FULL-BLOODED BLACK LAB- Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003-4010 oma had 17 hits, with Amy Clark Lake Michigan Catholic for two by sweeping Marcellus by scores and preparing 1997/98 budget. barred or affected by the foUowing: Tammy Evett Fries (P42573) (616) 324-3000 meet with Watervliet and Marcellus WATERVLIET puppies, some chocolate. Wormed, The decedent, whose last known ad- pounding out four singles; Shelly games Wednesday, April 16; and of 13-2 and 6-0. TAKE A PAIR Attorney for Plaintiff STATE OF MICHIGAN (3/26,4/2,4/9,4/16 & 4/23, 1997) Chad Gargus got the win in last week. The Lady Comets compil- BOYS TRACK first shots, and vet recorded. Asking dress was 4885 Shore Drive, Coloma, 7431 Red Arrow Highway IN THE TRIAL COURT Cartwright had three singles; then travel to Brandywine Thurs- Jason Frank pitched a com- $150. Call (616 ) 764-8525. game one, striking out six batters ed 52 points compared to 66 for The WatervUet boys varsity track Michigan 49038, died 07-19-96. Watervliet, MI 49098 FOR BERRIEN COUNTY MORTGAGE SALE Ashley had a single and a double; day, April 17, for two games. plete game and struck out seven (15-2) PUBLIC NOTICE An instrument dated 07-03-96 has in the process. Joe Henderson Watervliet and 45 for MarceUus. team took it on the chin in its season (616 ) 463-2880 JOHN R. NELSON, MORTGAGE SALE - Default hav- while Stacy Thomas, Erika for the win in game one. The Pan- Coloma notched individual firsts opener last week as it finished third been admitted as the will of the Plaintiff, * WATERVLIET had two hits and scored three COLOMA ing been made in the terms and con- Megna, and Stacey Schemenauer thers had 13 hits, with Kevin from Kim Hanks in the discus, in a three-way meet with Coloma and FOR SALE deceased. ORDER FOR SERVICE File No. 96-4666 CZ-T ditions of a certain mortgage made each added two singles. VARSITY Caine getting a home run, a tri- times, Keith Marquardt went 3-3 Tamika Catchings in the 100 dash, MarceUus. THREE PIER SECTIONS-Two CHARTER Creditors of the deceased are notified BY PUBLICATION vs. with two singles and a double, 10' & one 8' plus hardware and by Odell Ferguson and Ida M. The Lady Comets then took a ple, two singles, and five RBIs; and Catchings in the 200 dash. The The Panthers had two firsts in For- that all claims against the estate will On the reading of Plaintiff's Peti- MERREL L. EVANS and Ferguson, husband and wife. Mort- SOFTBALL and Steve Lowe added two sin- folbot. Call Stan, (630) 46&4277. TOWNSHIP be forever barred unless presented to tion for service by publication and it JIMMIE LEE EVANS, their heirs pair from Bridgman by scores of Jon Rutledge had a triple and a 400 relay team of Evangel Jefferson, rest Halamka in the long jump and (15-2) gagor, to First Federal Savings and single; Ben Bobay had a double gles. Nakeesha Hayes, Kristal Walker, Josh Felt in the 1600 run. MINUTE SYNOPSIS the independent personal represen- appearing to this Court that on or and assigns; Unknown Parties, Loan Association of Niles, now 7-5 and 12-5. Amy Clark took the Watervliet's girls varsity soft- tative, Ronald E. Busse, 6920 Island about January 7, 1997, an action was Defendants. win in game one, allowing just ball team has gotten off to a and a single; Ian Eberhard had Andy Bachman got the mound and Catchings also took a first. Seconds were posted by Dan Hayes NOTICE known as Standard Federal Bank, a Seconds were notched by Natalie in the 3200 run and Harvey Atherton April 9,1997 Court, Coloma, MI 49038, or to both filed by Plaintiff BARBARA ANN federal savings bank, of Troy, three hits and striking out nine. rough start early in this season, two singles; and Mike Horton had win in game two while helping his BRAD AUSTIN-is not associated Public Hearing for rezoning the independent personal represen- TULK against Defendant ROBERT Lawrence I. Frankle (P35990) a double. own cause with a double and a DeLaForet in the discus, Nakeesha in the 300 hurdles. with Austin's Welding Shop. change. Oakland County, Michigan, Mortga- Stacey Schemenauer had a dou- going 0-4 in its first two double- tative and the Berrien County Pro- RAYMOND TULK, in this Court to 121W. Merchant Street gee, dated March 31, 1997, and Horton got the win in game single on offense. Hayes in the 100 dash, Carrie Wilson Thirds were posted by Tom Scac- VERNON AUSTIN SR. Approve minutes of 3/12/97 bate Court, St. Joseph, Michigan dissolve the marriage between the New Buffalo, MI 49117 ble and a single, Ami Kniebes headers. in the 400 dash, along with the 3200 cia in the long jump. Josh DUts in the (16-1) meeting, bills totaling $116,771.09, recorded in the office of the Register and Krystle Weeks each had two The Lady Panthers started the two, striking out nine and allow- 49085, within 4 months of the date of parties and requesting a divorce 616/469-4439 of Deeds for the County of Berrien relay team. discus, Jason Carter in the 400 run, and all other reports as submitted. publication of this notice. from the bonds of matrimony be singles, while Erika Megna had a season with two tough losses to ing no hits in the five-inning con- GRACE SOFTBALL Thirds were attained by Hayes in while Harvey Atherton and Chris iron c A i IT Approve rezoning request for and State of Michigan, on April 1, test. Kevin Caine had two singles Watervliet Grace Christian's Notice is further given that the estate decreed, and it further appearing EX PARTE ORDER FOR 1977, in Liber 1042, on Page 788, of double. Clark got the win in relief Marcellus by scores of 2-1 and the long jump, DeLaForet in the shot Sink tied for third in the high jump. MUDDY DRIVE?-Call us! Bet- Ravine View Estates. will be thereafter assigned and from Plaintiff's Petition on file, in ALTERNATE SERVICE AND FOR in the second game, striking out 3-2. and two RBIs while Andy Bain softball team opened its sea- put, Shaneena Woods in the 100 and terway Asphalt Ltd., 468-3083. Slag, Approve new contract for Plumb- Berrien County Records, on which distributed to the persons entitled to this cause, that the whereabouts and EXTENSION OF SUMMONS LIFE mortgage there is claimed to be due, eight in 4% innings. Shelly Cart- Wendy Hart took the mound had a double and a single. son last Thursday, April 10, with gravel, crushed concrete. Delivered ing and Electrical Inspections for it. residence of Defendant ROBERT At a session of the Berrien a doubleheader sweep over or pick up. Ted Nixon. at the date of this notice, for principal wright led the hit parade with two loss in game one as she allowed The Panthers then took on Tammy Evett Fries (P42573) RAYMOND TULK are not known County Trial Court held the and interest, the sum of Seven Thou- Bloomingdale by the scores of 8-4 (164) Adjourn meeting at 8:06 p.m. 7431 Red Arrow Highway singles and two doubles, Stacey six hits while the Lady Panthers South Haven in a twin bill, dropp- and a diligent search has been made 13 day of March, 1997 sand Six Hundred Seventy and 43/100 Marilyn Schultz, Clerk WatervUet, MI 49057 Schemenauer had a double and a had three. Julie Vawter, Trisha ing the first game 13-3 while the and 7-2. Jenny Nyhuis pitched to learn his whereabouts, and this Hon. Lynda A. Tolen, presiding Dollars ($7,670.43); I BUTLER'S GARAGE t 4/14/97 616/463-2880 Court being fully advised in the On the 17th day of December, 1996, an triple, Stacy Thomas had two Lynch, and Tara Smith all had nightcap was called because of and went the distance in both And no suit or proceedings at law five-inning contests. premises. action was filed by Plaintiff John R. or in equity having been instituted to singles, Krystle Weeks had a tri- singles. the weather after two innings. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Nelson, against the above-named recover the debt secured by said ple, while Ami Kniebes and Clark Allison Saetre struck out six Scott Thomas took the loss in The Lady Patriots only had two I & RENU GAS TANKS 1 the Defendant ROBERT RAYMOND Defendants, which action sought to mortgage or any part thereof. Now, and gave up just one single in the game one as the Panthers had hits in the opening win; both hits NEED CASH? Have an annuity or struc- FRIENDLY TOYS & GIFTS has immedi- TULK shall answer or take such quiet the title to certain real property each had a double. tured settlement? We purchase them ate openings in your area. Number One Therefore, by virtue of the power of Coloma closed out the week just three hits. Kevin Caine had a were singles collected by Denise other action as may be permitted by located in Berrien County, Michi- sale contained in said mortgage, and double and a single while Jason Fox and Alissa Platz. Grace, and pay fast. Dependable. Oldest in the in Party plan: Toys, gifts, Christmas,. law on or before June 30,1997, at 9:00 gan and such other relief as deemed (616) 468-9443 I business. Call Settlement Capital 1-800- home oecor, fnee • pursuant to the statute of the State of iu C/JhjCi diij t aiwfi. Ji:j • it'-. . Cockrun added a base hit. ;:with some effective base runn-- a.m. just and proper, f v* ' Michigan in such case made and pro- © 1997 Michigan Newspapers inc. 959-0006. tion. 1-800-488-4875. Failure to comply with this order Having read Plaintiff's verified mo- The Panthers will have played ing, was able to push across eight COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR | vided, notice is hereby given that on runs in the chilly 35° tempera- shall result in a judgment by default tion and in the interest of due pro- Thursday, May 22, 1997, at ten Berrien Springs by the time you WOLFF/SUNMASTER Commercial/ against such Defendant for relief cess; tures at Planggers Park. any gas tank repair, specializing in | Statewide OTR - No experience necessary, up to o'clock in the forenoon, local time, read this; then will travel to Home Systems. Our sunbeds are larger, 30 cents per mile, weekly pay, insurance demanded in the Complaint filed in IT IS ORDERED that service may be said mortgage will be foreclosed by a Don't Michigan Lutheran on Thursday, The second game saw Grace's antique cars, | tan better, cost less. America's Largest fumished, 401k. Assigned tractors. CDL this Court. made upon Defendants Merrel L. sale at public auction to the highest April 17, before hosting Decatur bats starting to heat up as they Ad Network IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Evans and Jimmie Lee Evans, their Independent Manufacturer. Easy pay- "A" w/HAZMAT required. Call Landair bidder, immediately in front of the in a twin bill on Saturday starting put together eight timely hits. tractors & Defendant ROBERT RAYMOND heirs and assigns, in accordance with '•B GAS TANK • • ments, free delivery. Free color catalog. Transport, Inc.. 1-800-788-7357. entrance on the ground floor of the at 11:00 a.m. Kristen Sweet collected two hits. LIFETIME 1-800-300-9871. TULK shall be given notice of this ac- MCR 2.106(D), by publishing this Berrien County Courthouse on the miss farm implements Also contributing singles were MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE exam DO YOU HAVE DIABETES? Get your tion by publishing a copy of this Order once each week for three (3) north side of the street in the City of RENII nfllgiWDE Order once each week for three (3) COLOMA VARSITY Alissa Platz, Jenny Nyhuis, 451 E. St. Joseph preparation study course rated superior. DRIVERS • SOLO/TEAMS/ OWNER supplies at no cost to you? Call Rainbow consecutive weeks in a newspaper of St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michi- consecutive weeks, and by sending a general circulation in Berrien Coun- $90 complete. Money-back guarantee. OPERATORS. TEAMS - $100fC+. $2K Foundation Toll-free 24 hours 1-888- gan, of the premises described in BASEBALL Chrystal Keath, Kristen Claeys, Coloma Clear/concise/effective. copy of this Order to Defendant at his ty, Michigan. said mortgage, or so much thereof as Auction Coloma's varsity baseball Ann Platz, and Katy Haas. sign-on! Trainers $70K+! Owner 429-1025. "People Who Care.' •Ci Registered/licensed/professional. Free last known address by registered FURTHER, that the above-named may be necessary to pay the amount team is off to a 2-1 start after the The Patriots took their 2-0 Operator program. Conventionals/coast- mail, return receipt requested, information. 1-888-326-EXAM. Advanc- Defendants shall have 28 days from due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, to-coast! Bonuses, benefits. Covenant SO. CAROLINA WATERFRONT SALE. before the date of the last publica- the last day of publication of this ing Builders. with the interest thereon at Nine per- Transport (experienced) 1-888-MORE- Beautifully wooded, dock approved par- tion. Defendant shall answer by June Order to answer the Plaintiff's Com- Fest! (f COLOMA cent (9.000%) per annum and all PAY (1-888-667-3729), Ext. SE-22, cel w/long frontage on spectacular 30,1997. plaint, which Complaint may be The YOU CAN SUCCEED! FREE CATA- (graduates) 1-800-338-6428. Ext. SE- legal costs, charges and expenses, in- 50.000 acre recreation lake in So. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that answered by filing an Answer with cluding the attorney fees allowed by Easy if LOG offering over forty explosive busi- 22. Weekend recruiters. IMMEDIATE Carolina - next to 18 hole championship in the event Defendant fails to file a the Berrien County Trial Court at 811 law, and also any sum or sums which Guys! ness plans. Limited time only. Call today. golf course. Fish. boat, golf year round in timely Answer or further defend this Port Street, St. Joseph, Michigan Collectibles; Sports Memorabilia; Vacation (810) 825-6721, Dept. 16. may be paid by the undersigned, I'lijiiumth BUILDERS LICENSE COURSE. our fantastic climate! Paved roads, u/g action, that Plaintiff may serve a 49085-1198 and serving a copy of the necessary to protect its interest in Pkgs.; 1880 Morgan Dollar; 1923 Peace Silver CARE Money back guaranteed you will pass utils, much more! Financing available. Notice of Entry of Default and Notice answer on Plaintiff's attorney at the the premises, which said premises Dollar; Scaled Model Cars; Autographed STEEL BUILDINGS: Sale; 30x40x10, the Michigan builders license exam. $95 Call 1-800-704-3154. TLE ' of Request for Default Judgment to address stated above, under the cap- are described as follows: ( Daniel Stepp, M.D. 468-9647 re $4,527; 40x60x14. $8,257; 50x75x14. includes complete course materials. Defendant at his last known ad- tion first set forth in this Order. All that certain piece or parcel of Muhammad Ali Boxing Gloves; Signed Super yZkyple* - ilPfyftuHUJ* - I) odty*/ tfnv. 429 PawPaw St., Coloma $11,866; 50x100x16. $15,949; 60x Prepare now for next exam. Information: -"""•LAND CONTRACTS""""" dresses by first class mail, postage IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if land situate in the Township of Ben- Bowl XXXI Program; Frank Thomas & Michael r? prepaid. the Defendants fail to answer or take FAMILY CARE, ACCEPTING PATIENTS A1f 100x16, $18,614; Mini-storage build- 1-800-541-1030. If you're receiving payments on a Land ton, in the County of Berrien, and NEW VEHICLE SALES USED VEHICLE SALES V. ! ings, 30x160. 32 units, $13,944. Free Date of this Order. other action within the time allowed, State of Michigan, and described as Jordan Lithographs; Brett Favre Gold Cards; Large Selection Professionally Reconditioned NO APPOINTMENT, NO WAITING ;Vi Contract. GET A BETTER CASH 4-4-97 brochures. Sentinel Buildings, 1-800- HOMEOWNERS LOANS! "Borrow up to judgment may be entered against follows: yd PRICE IN ONE DAY. Argo Realty (810) CASPER O. GRATHWOHL Signed Lions Hat; Tickets to Football Hall of PARTS & SERVICE DAILY RENTALS Medical Illnesses, Pediatrics & Women's Health, 327-0790, Extension 79. 25% more- than your home is worth!" them for the relief demanded in the That part of the Southeast 569-1200. Toil-Free 1-800-367-2746. FAMILY DIVISION JUDGE Complaint. If the Defendants fail to Fame; Branson Condo Pkg.; Overnights at Quali- Factory Trained Techs Cars & Vans Consolidate bills! Home Improvements! quarter of the Northwest quarter •Early detection of stroke• Workman's Compensation, WHY NOT DRIVE YOUR OWN THIS ORDER PREPARED BY appear. Plaintiff may give notice of of Section 16, Township 4 South, ty Inn, Hampton, Courtyard, Oak Cove, KOA; 463-5656 Minor Surgery, Physicals/D.O.T., X-ray / Orthopedics, 'M No Application Fee! Apply By Phone. CAN'T AFFORD^THE HOME YOU Tammy Evett Fries (P42573) entry of the default and request for TRUCK? Become an Owner/Operator Range 18 West, Benton Township, 463-5213 OR 463-6329 SAMBOY FINANCIAL: 1-800-691-1668. NEED? Get MORE home for your Attorney for Plaintiff default by mailing notice to Defen- Hipskind Shed; Bennett's Belgians Hayride; Vasectomy, Electrotherapy, Physical Therapy, with $0 Down — We finance and work money with minimal downpayment. Berrien County, Michigan, 7431 Red Arrow Highway dants' last known address by first described as follows, to-wit: Com- HOURS: M (8-8) • Tu-Thur (8-6) • Sat (9-2) Laceration Repair. Sun. 12-7, M-Th ft-7, Fri. 9-5 with you. Let us show you our success DIABETICS Save Money on Supplies. Complete financing if available. Tickets to Mendel Center, Amtrak, Pleasure 544 N. Main • Downtown Watervliet Watervliet, MI 49098 class mail. mencing 575.3 feet North of the stories at New Apple Lines Inc. Call 1- Medicare pays if you use insulin, we bill DeGeorge Home Alliance, 1-800-343- Island & More; Gift Certificates to Tosi's, Burger 616-463-2880 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the center of said section; thence 800-843-3384 or 1-800-843-8308. for you. Mention 271012. 1-800-633- 2884. (4/16, 4/23 & 4/30,1997) life of the summons issued with this North, along the quarter line, 90.0 King; Tippecanoe Place, Curious Kids, YMCA & Owner/Operators and Company Drivers 2001. Complaint is extended for an addi- Welcome Also. feet; thence North 89 degrees 23 YWCA; and More! 2ND CHANCE MORTGAGE, NO MORTGAGE SALE tional 180 days. minutes West 198.0 feet; thence OTR DRIVERS NEEDED to run the APPLICATION FEES, Poor Credit, MORTGAGE SALE - Default hav- SO ORDERED. North 260.0 feet, along a line that For ALL your SCOTT ANTIQUE MARKET. 1,200 Midwest or West Coast lanes. We offer Date: 3-17,1997 SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Bankrupt, Foreclosure, ok! Pay off ing been made in the terms and con- is parallel to and 198.0 feet West of local news Spring into Spring with, Exhibitor Booths. April 26 & 27. Monthly competitive wages and benefits. For Taxes, Land Contracts. Credit Cards. ditions of a certain mortgage made Lynda A. Tolen said quarter line; thence West - Nov. thru June. Ohio Expo Center - information call G.F. LaCaeyse Medical Bills, or do Home Improvements by CURTIS LEE PARTEE and LORI Hon. Trial Court Judge 96.89 feet; thence South 17 degrees 11:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. subscribe to the Columbus. Ohio. 1-71. Exit 17th Avenue. Transport Inc. 1-800-645-3748. - FAST APPROVALS - TAMER MORT- PARTEE, his wife, of P.O. Box 355, (14-3) 30 minutes West 84.35 feet; thence (614) 569-4112. GAGE CO. -1-800-285-5284. Eau Claire, Michigan, Mortgagors, South 10 degrees 30 minutes West GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Tri-City Record ROCKY MTN FOOTHILLS. SO COL- to NBD Mortgage Company, Mortga- NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 158.2 feet; thence South 16 degrees Default has been made in the con- Call 463-NEWS SEA ISLAND LOTS: Gorgeous home- ORADO. 70 AC - $34,900. Beautiful AN INVESTMENT CO. pays top dollar gee, dated the 12th day of October, 30 minutes East 120.9 feet; thence WATERVLIET l& ditions of a certain Mortgage ("Mort- sites on private island with community woods and rolling fields w/so exposure & for LAND CONTRACTS, MTGS., 1987, and recorded in the office of the East 313.70 feet to the place of Register of Deeds, for the County of gage"), given by Merle D. Cook, Jr. dock & boat launch on intracoastal abundant wildlife. Spectacular views of STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS & beginning. Containing 1.456 acres, (616) 463-5545 DIRECTV Berrien and State of Michigan on the and Phyllis R. Cook, husband and • waterway. Beaufort, S.C. Average year- more or less. ov; Greenhorn, Sangre De Cristo & Wet ANNUITIES. Sell Direct. 1-800-641- wife, whose last known address is . OVER 200 CHANNELS AVAILABLE! round temperature 65 degrees. 1.62- 13th day of October, 1987, in Liber During the one year immediately Mtns. Mins to lakes & Nat'l Forest. Year- 1717 8am-9pm 7 days. 1322 of Berrien County Records, on 10683 Marquette Drive, New Buffalo, millers' Brakes • Shocks»Slruls • Drive Shms • Sleeting«CVShalls acre lot, $35,900. Dock-approved lots round access, tel/elec. EZ owner financ- following the sale, the property may | NO GIMMICKS! NO FINE PRINT! Page 99, which said mortgage was Michigan 49117, as Mortgagor, to the be redeemed, except that in the event I from $54,900.1-800-417-6770. ing. Call now (719) 564-6367. Red DRIVER - EXPERIENCED/INEXPERI- New Buffalo Savings and Loan St 5y thereafter assigned to Shearson that the property is determined to be Creek Ranch at Hatchet. ENCED. $2,000 sign-on bonus, $.22 to Association, a Michigan Savings and CHANNEL EARTH I Lehman Hilton Mortgage Corp. by abandoned pursuant to MCLA DRIVERS - Thompson Emergency $.31/mile to start and full benefits after COMMUNICATIONS llU Assignment dated November 1, 1990, Loan Association (now known as 600.3241a, the property may be Freight Systems now hiring owner oper- VIEWS GALORE! 40+ AC $49,900. New Buffalo Savings Bank, a i • 30 days. Call Gainey Transportation and recorded November 9, 1988, in redeemed during the 30 days im- $ ators. We need 1994 or newer 18-24' Lake/Mtns/Valleys. Awesome, top-of- Services: 1-800-326-8889. Liber 1362 on Page 1244; thereafter Federal Savings Bank), whose ad- mediately following the sale. straight trucks. If you don't own a truck, the-world 360-degree views from this assigned to the Secretary of Veterans dress is 45 North Whittaker Street, Dated at Troy, Michigan, we'll help get you into a truck. Financing spectacular Montana acreage! Back to WOLFF TANNING BEDS. Tan at home! Affairs by assignment dated July 6, New Buffalo, Michigan 49117, as Mor- March 31,1997 i -W 1 Installed I available OAC. TEFS offers the follow- 1995, and recorded on July 20,1995, in tgagee, dated May 4, 1987, and iust 296 'jp. BLM w/mule deer everywhere! Close to Buy direct and SAVE. Comm- STANDARD FEDERAL BANK, ing benefits: ^Regional runs; the office of the Register of Deeds for recorded on May 6, 1987, at Liber Hauser Lake & just 15 minutes to ercial/Home units from $199. Low a federal savings bank, SPECIAL OFFER EXPIRES APRIL 30, 1997 ) •Competitive mile pay; •Paid tolls; •No Helena! Private, secluded, on end of cul- Monthly Payments! Call today for FREE said County of Berrien in Liber 1700 1302, Page 1175, in the Berrien Coun- i ty Register of Deeds, Michigan. As of Mortgag start-up fee; •Paid Stand-by fee $50; de-sac w/u/g utilities & good access. Color Catalog 1-800-842-1310. of Berrien County Records, on Page RONALD J. PALMER *: March 26,1997, the amount claimed •Fuel cards; Taid Multi-loads; Taid Excellent financing. Won't last, call now 903, on which mortgage there is Attorney for Mortgagee Empty Miles; •Sign-on Bonus; •Plenty of (406) 227-5901. claimed to be due, at the date of this to be due under the Mortgage and NOISE CONTROL related notes, including Mortgage 2600 West Big Beaver Road Bloomingdale Communications, Inc i Work. Please call 1-800-811-WORK NEED MONEY? Homeowners, We have notice, for principal and interest, the Troy, Michigan 48084 DOCTOR BUYS LAND CONTRACTS sum of Forty Thousand Seven Hun- Note, dated May 4, 1987, and Note, (9675). the right loan for you!! Speedy service • (4/9,4/16, 4/23,4/30 & 5/7,1997) J 2 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS and loans money on real estate. Fast Quick closings. Slow credit OK. Take dred Ninety-Eight Dollars and dated April 28, 1995, is the sum of 101W. Kalamazoo Si, Bloomingdale, Ml, 49026 | $$CASH$$ Immediate $$ for structured closing. Immediate cash. Deal directly cash out for ANY worthwhile purpose. Seventeen Cents ($40,798.17); $145,035.13, including interest, • FREE Estimates • Guaranteed Products settlements and deferred insurance with Doctor Daniels & Son. 1-800-837- Call Mortgage America today! 1-800- And no suit or proceedings at law penalties, and late charges. This See NOTICES amount is subject to increase if New Fast Quality Service • Clean Friendly Atmosphere claims. J.G. Wentworth 1-800-386-3582. 6166,1-810-335-6166. 334-7038. or in equity having been instituted to continued on page 12 Call 1-800-377-3130 _ ( recover the debt secured by said Buffalo Savings Bank incurs addi- 2094 S. M-139 ^ N.Third Street at mortgage or any part thereof. Now, tional interest, costs, and expenses M .7.1 o*sc«^e' Reach 1.3 MILLION readers with a Therefore, by virtue of the power of (including taxes and insurance) For ALL your ^ Jit ^.1 Benton Harbor Broadway, Niles sale contained in said mortgage, and under the Mortgage, related Notes, (in the Sparkle Car Care Center) (2 blocks So. of Mam) H FINANCING AVAILABLE DIRECTV. pursuant to the statute of the State of and other loan documents, both local news Custom Ripe SATElUTt TV AT ITS BtST I state-wide Mich-CAN network ad in Michigan in such case made and pro- before and after the time of the subscribe to the 926-2006 684-4540 vided, notice is hereby given that on foreclosure sale. Bending VanBuren County Residents the Tri-City Record, (616) 463-6397 the 15th day of May, 1997, at 10 Under the power of sale contained Tri-City Record QUICK DEPENDABLE SERVICE!! I o'clock A.M., Local Time, said mort- in the Mortgage and the statute in Call 463-6397 V I Aprllie, 1997 The Tri-Clty Record Page 13 Page 12 The Tri-Ctty Record April II, IW Tri-City Area MORTGAGE SALE BAINBRIDGE D NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default has occurred in a mort- D OP Middaugh appointed ranking minority MORTGAGE SALE - Default hav- gage made by GARY L. REHMEL TOWNSHIP Summer work apaoorovep d FISHING NOTICES ing been made in the terms and con- and BONNIE E. REHMEL, husband ANNUAL MEETING leader of House Conservation, continued from page 10 ditions of a certain mortgage made and wife, to Pinnacle Bank, suc- by Thomas J. Robinson and Betty J. cessor in interest to The Bank of March 31,1997 by Coloma School Board REPORT NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Robinson, husband and wife. Mort- Three Oaks, dated June 10,1968, and By Cliff Stevens Fishing has been slow. It's Environmental & Recreation Comm. MORTGAGE SALE - Default hav- gagor, to First Federal Savings and recorded on July 7,1968 in Liber 1348, Present: Smith, Lull, Baiers, At its April 14 meeting, the Coloma ing been made in the terms and con- Weber and Koroch. the High School and Coloma Elemen- really been too cold to get out State Rep. James Mick Mid- ranking minority member of the Middaugh, now in his eighth Loan Association of Niles, now page 323, Berrien County records. No Board of Education gave its approval ditions of a certain mortgage made Held Public Hearing for General tary School. there to find them. A few die- daugh can continue his work pro- House Conservation, Environ- term, also will serve on the In- known as Standard Federal Bank, a proceedings have been instituted to to a wide array of summer mainte- •by Theron Hensler and Stacy Hens- federal savings bank, of Troy, Oak- recover any part of the debt, which is Fund, Improvement Fund and In other areas, the Board accepted ment and Recreation Committee. surance and Public Utilities com- nance projects. GORDON CHARLES hards have been picking up a tectlng state natural resources ler, husband and wife, Mortgagor, to land County^ Michigan, Mortgagee, now $82,511.05. Stabilization Budget Funds. a recommendation from a social •n - The Southwest Michigan law- mittees. Among the projects slated to begin few bluegills anid crappicrap] e in now that he has been appointed •Standard Federal Bank, a federal dated October 22, 1976, and recorded The mortgage will be foreclosed by Approved payment of annual dona- studies committee to extend the maker looks forward to carrying He will be an instrumental during the summer break include fire spreads to their property. If Lake Cora and Dewey but it savings bank, of Troy, Oakland Coun- in the office of the Register of Deeds a sale of the property, at public auc- tions. social studies requirement by one- VACATION HOMES on the progress made during the voice in the electric industry ty, Michigan, Mortgagee, dated June removing and replacing vinyl floor half credit so that a full year of social that happens and you let a wild- is not much fun in the wind for the County of Berrien and State of tion to the highest bidder, on Thurs- Approved setting board meetings last session for a cleaner environ- deregulation and reform being 30,1995, and recorded in the office of Michigan, on October 25, 1971, in day, May 15,1997 at 10:00 a.m. local on the 1st Monday of each month that tile in three classrooms, kitchen, studies is required of all ninth-grade CLEANUP TIME fire get away, chances are you and the rain. Watch out for undertaken this year by the the Register of Deeds for the County Liber 1932, on Page 890, of Berrien time, at the Courthouse, in the City of being April 7th, May 5th, June 2nd, haUway, all-purpose room, and office students. A lot of Michigan families live will end up in court telling the those sunny days ahead! The ment statewide. of Berrien and State of Michigan, on County Records, on which mortgage St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michi- July 7th, August 4th, September 8th, area at Washington Elementary and The change was approved due to in one place but have a cabin or Judge why you did such a dumb fish should be pretty hungry Last year, the Legislature im- Public Utilities Committee. •July 5. 1995, in Liber 1698, on Page there is claimed to be due, at the date October 6th, November 3rd, Decem- similar work at Coloma Elementary DNR SEEKS TO Opening the electric market up gan, the place of the Circuit Court. the addition of social studies testing cottage "up north." For those thing. It can also get mighty ex- as the waters warm up. proved the Environmental Pro- .674, of Berrien County Records, on of this notice, for principal and in- The property will be sold to pay the ber 1st, 1997; and January 6th, School. to be added to the high school profi- already living in the north, this ACQUIRE LAND tection Act, created the Brown- to competition will provide con- .which mortgage there is claimed to February 3rd and March 3rd, 1998. pensive! The steelhead have slowed terest, the sum of Nine Thousand amount then due on the mortgage, Ceiling tile and lighting im- ciency test beginning with the 1998-99 might mean their vacation place field cleanup package, and in- sumer benefits through customer be due, at the date of this notice, for Sixty-Three and 96/100 Dollars together with interest at 10.25%, Planning Comm meetings are held provements will also be done at the The safest way to bum any- down and we've not heard of FOR school year. is even farther north, in Canada. stituted environmental audits. choice, lower electric bills, and -principal and interest, the sum of ($9,063.96); legal costs, attorneys fees, and also at 7:30 p.m. on April 14th, June 9th, two elementary school buildings and The Board adopted the Tri-District thing outdoors is in a metal bar- any great reports here in the Forty-Three Thousand Three Hun- RECREATION, "For many years, burdensome more efficient use of energy And no suit or proceedings at law any taxes and insurance that the August 11th, October 13th, December at Coloma High School. School Calendar for the 1997-98 school This time of year, when rel. The law, however, requires dred Eighty-Six and 93/100 Dollars Paw Paw River, but there regulations and unproductive resources. or in equity having been instituted to mortgagee pays before the sale. 8th, 1997. * Another summer project includes year for the Benton Harbor, Eau weather is warmer and more in- that it be covered with a small- ($43,386.93); The Board of Appeals meets upon have been some landed on RESOURCE threats failed to protect the en- "The committee is planning recover the debt secured by said The property is located in Berrien carpet replacement at Coloma and Claire and Coloma School districts viting, thoughts turn toward meshed screen to prevent sparks mortgage or any part thereof. Now, request. the piers in South Haven and : And no suit or proceedings at law County, Michigan, and is described Washington Elementary schools. aU involved in the court desegrega- cleaning up around the place up PROTECTION vironment," Middaugh said. legislative hearings to receive as or in equity having been instituted to Therefore, by virtue of the power of in the mortgage as: Approved depositories remaining from flying. Such barrels tend to St. Joe. Middle School North and South tion plan. north. It is a good excuse to get The Department of Natural "Now, we have government many facts on this issue as possi- recover the debt secured by said sale contained in said mortgage, and The West 10 acres of the Southeast the same. also rust out after one season of buildings, and Coloma Junior High Under the approved calendar, the The smelt dipping is just Resources and the Michigan agencies, private industry and ble," Middaugh said. "It is very mortgage or any part thereof. Now, pursuant to the statute of the State of Set spring clean-up days for May away from home and do some- use, so be sure yours doesn't have Quarter of the Northeast Quarter School. around the comer, too, but it Natural Resources Trust Fund the public working together on a complex and we must be certain Therefore, by virtue of the power of Michigan in such case made and pro- of Section 20, Township 7 South, 10th thru May 24th, 1997. 1997-98 school year will begin August thing different for a change. But any holes in the sides where burn- Terrazzo flooring will also be in- 25 and the final day of school is June needs to be in the 70s for Board are seeking nominations sale contained in said mortgage, and vided, notice is hereby given that on Range 18 West, Buchanan Approved salary increases for what might seem like a simple ing material or sparks can cleaner, safer Michigan. I want not to get held up by misleading stalled at both elementary buildings 4, provided snow days do not extend pursuant to the statute of the State of Thursday, Mav 22, 1997, at ten Township, Berrien County, Superv, Clerk, Treas & Trustees. task can become mighty risky escape. about three days in a row to of land available for state ac- to do all I can to see that con- information that may be put out Michigan in such case made and pro- o'clock in the forenoon, local time, and roof replacements are on tap at the school year. quisition. there to scare the public." Michigan. BAINBRIDGE unless care is used. If you have a fireplace or wood warm the water and coax tinue." vided, notice is hereby given that on said mortgage will be foreclosed by a ALSO the Southwest Quarter of A long winter always leads to them to come in to spawn. Be The Michigan Natural Resour- Thursday, May 8,1997, at ten o'clock sale at public auction to the highest the Southeast Quarter of said Sec- stove inside the cottage or cabin, ces Trust Fund, administered by TOWNSHIP natural litter such as leaves, a you will probably want to salvage ready because it happens all In the forenoon, local time, said mor- bidder, immediately in front of the tion 17. PUDDLES the DNR, provides funds to local tgage will be foreclosed by a sale at entrance on the ground floor of the continued from page 1 few branches, or even a downed of a sudden and then they are ALSO all that part of the South REGULAR the larger branches and other units of government and the DNR public auction to the highest bidder, Berrien County Courthouse on the Half of the Southwest Quarter of tree or two. The natural impulse gone. MEETING sludge standing on the ground. wood to use as extra fuel. Burn- to acquire and develop lands for immediately in front of the entrance north side of the street in the City of said Section 17, lying East of the In an interview, Atherton said in cleaning up the debris is to ing such big material in a barrel Pike season opens up in on the ground floor of the Berrien St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michi- public recreation or resource Highway. April 1,1996 she has visited the site and some bum it. Right there is the time to is not a good idea. Instead, use it two weeks, the last Saturday County Courthouse on the north side gan, of the premises described in ALSO the North Half of the North- protection. As a part of this pro- begin being careful. Fire can be a for improving wildlife habitat by in April. of the street in the City of St. Joseph, said mortgage, or so much thereof as east Quarter of said Section 20. Present: Smith, Lull, Baiers, of the barrels now lying down gram, anyone can identify and friend but it can also become a stacking it up over a couple of Berrien County, Michigan, of the may be necessary to pay the amount EXCEPTING THEREFROM the Weber & Koroch. were standing before. "It looks nominate parcels of land for due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, deadly enemy if not treated with MIDWAY SPORT SHOP premises described in said mor- East 20 acres thereof. Approved minutes of 3/3 & 3/22 & like the barrels have been tipped, larger logs so it won't eventually DNR acquisition. tgage, or so much thereof as may be with the interest thereon at Nine per- ALSO the Southwest Quarter of 3/31 meetings. so whatever was in them could respect and advance thought. rot down flat to the ground. 7415 Red Arrow, Watervliet necessary to pay the amount due, as cent (9.000%) per annum and all the Northeast Quarter of said Sec- Approved amendments to 96-97 Raking up ground litter into a Open 8-6 every day, 463-8101 The MNRTF land nomination drain out onto the ground." Such brushpiles will be wel- process has been a very success- aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the legal costs, charges and expenses, in- tion 20. general fund budget. pile sounds simple enough if you comed by a variety of songbirds interest thereon at Eight and Five- cluding the attorney fees allowed by Several pictures show barrels ful feature of the program since ALSO that part of the North Half Approved 97/98 General Fund, Im- intend to bum it but conditions as well as perhaps a rabbit or Eighths percent (8.625%) per annum law, and also any sum or sums which of the Northwest Quarter of said provement Fund and Stabilization with the "bung'* opening down, its inception. It provides a and all legal costs, charges and ex- may be paid by the undersigned, Section 20, lying East of the Fund Budgets. giving an indication they were have to be just right in order to do two. The latter, of course, may so. Never do it on a windy day method through which any indivi- penses, including the attorney fees necessary to protect its interest in Highway. Approved annual audit proposal. drained. "I think they're bulldoz- want to munch on some of your dual-not just landowners-may allowed by law, and also any sum or the premises, which said premises EXCEPTING THEREFROM Approved salary increase for ing this stuff into the ground. when foliage still has not had favorite shrubs but will still pay sums which may be paid by the are described as follows: about one half acre in the Building Inspector. time to green up or grass is still notify the DNR of land available There are tracks from some kind their way by entertaining you OUTDOORS for state acquisition with excep- undersigned, necessary to protect its All that certain piece or parcel of Southwest comer thereof lying Approved Meadowbrook Road pro- of dozer there and there is also shriveled from the long winter. when they appear in your yard interest in the premises, which said land situate in the City of Benton tional recreational value or West of the ditch. ject. some stuff like oil absorption Some tidy people even like to try area. premises are described as follows: Harbor, in the County of Berrien, and ALSO the East Half of the Approved the payment of all No Money Down outstanding natural features. All that certain piece or parcel of State of Michigan, and described as Southeast Quarter of the North- outstanding bills. material on the ground, like they purposely burning off dry grass Do it all right and your place in the belief it will give them a Of special interest to the DNR land situate in the Township of Niles, follows: west Quarter of said Section 20. The complete minutes are were trying to soak up some of and No Payments "up north" will reward you with are properties with access to in the County of Berrien, and State of Lots 92 and 93, PARKER'S ADDI- SUBJECT to the rights of the available for inspection at the office the stuff," she added. nice, green lawn come summer- the kind of fun times you have Michigan, and described as follows: TION TO THE CITY OF BENTON public in that part thereof lying in of the clerk. water resources, especially the Watervliet Township recently 'Gl September '9T time. come to expect from it! Great Lakes; tracts having uni- Lot One Hundred Twenty-Six HARBOR, according to the plat Wagner Road and Coveney Road. Beverly Koroch received a state grant of $270,000 Unless there is still snow on the WRITING CONTEST WINNERS...The sixth-graders at Hart- (126), OAK MANOR NO. 1, accor- thereof, recorded May 22,1893, in Property address: 1441 E. Wagner Bainbridge Township Clerk que natural features in need of to run water and sewer lines to • Available on all Massey ground, you must have a burning ford Middle School have been busy in March. Four girls won ding to the plat thereof, recorded Volume 3 of Plats, Page 28, also - Road, Buchanan, Michigan 49107. protection by the state; and lands the property, to aid in developing Ferguson tractors and riding permit. You can get one from a May 11, 1950, in Volume 12 of known as Lots 92 and 93, COLFAX The redemption period will be one For ALL your that could provide expanded out- the writing contest in Mrs. McKenzie's language arts classes it. Watervliet invested $27,000 in mowers local conservation officer but if Plats, Page 28, Berrien County AVENUE ADDITION TO BEN- year from the date of sale. door recreation opportunities and advanced on to the Kaleidoscope Publication. Amber Records. TON HARBOR, Michigan, accor- Dated: April 7,1997 the project as part of the 10% the conditions are ideal for fire to local news • Also available on tillers, chipper with a focus on properties within Clements and Ashley Ledesma attended the luncheon with During the six months immediately ding to the plat thereof, recorded KINNEY, BOWMAN & matching grant program. spread, you may not be issued shredders and chipper vacuums subscribe to the the dedicated boundaries of ex- their teacher and families in Grand Rapids on March 16. The following the sale, the property may September 4,1907, in Volume 4 of ENGELN, P.L.C. The site is one that was con- one. Even if you do get one, be redeemed, except that in the event Plats, Page 32. isting state facilities such as girls were able to hear author Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. Pic- By: Mark S. Bowman (P34207) sidered by the Pokagon Band of chances are you will also get a Tri-City Record that the property is determined to be During the one year immediately Attorney for Mortgagee Makr r»m ilrLiil ii< yiwi *0% Interest & No Payment Until state parks, forests, and wildlife tured are: (from the left) Amy Speakman, Amber Clements, abandoned pursuant to MCLA following the sale, the property may 811 Ship Street, P.O. Box 24 uolifinp v.lih -mii Potawatomi Indians as a possible September 1997 available to qualified cus- short sermon on the dangers of Call 463-6397 ii>nlini|H>iru\ unlilmp tomers. After 9/1/97, Revolving Charge Plan areas. Rebecca Williams, and Ashley Ledesma. 600.3241a, the property may be be redeemed, except that in the event mmI .-Hir-.vinr*' site for a gambling casino but fell burning anything .at any time of St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 based on l/;i6th repayment terms at prime Last year, more than $17 redeemed during the 30 days im- that the property is determined to be Telephone: (616) 983-0103 short of the requirements the rate plus 11% APR. Minimum Finance year. Pay attention! PRO FISHIN' TIPS Soe us (or... million was approved by the — mediately following the sale. abandoned pursuant to MCLA (4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 & 5/7,1997) group specified. Charge 50 cents. A good breeze can whip sparks RECORD ADVERTISERS Soft-plastic Jerkbaits are great lODH MNRTF Board for public land Dated at Troy, Michigan, 600.3241a, the property may be State Representative James 100 yards away before you begin BRING YOUR LOCAL bass-catchers. Here are some good The Entertainment Essentials February 28,1997 redeemed during the 30 days im- . INVITATIONS acquisitions, several of which The Mick Middaugh has called for an to realize what is going on. When NEWS TO YOU, PLEASE tips for getting more out of them. M li I , Hill I WW I ijllliW STANDARD FEDERAL BANK, mediately following the sale. • ENCLOSURES For short-striking bass, switch were the result of nominations by a federal savings bank, • NAPKINS immediate investigation from MASSEY FERGUSON that happens, you may have a lot SHOP THEM FIRST! Dated at Troy, Michigan, UW* A OAAOCN IOUPMMT Brick THANK YOUS colors or add a treble hook to the individuals. u . ^ Mortgagee March 31,1997 the Department of Environmen- of other people in trouble if the RECEPnON ITEMS main hook (inserting one of Beginning in 1997, Jher^wj^jbe RONALD J. PALMER ^ STANDARD FEDERAL BANK .VJliKUW IB? •' i ''t j A wc ATTENDANT'S tal Quality. the three treble points into Attorney for Mortgagee School two funding cycles within the a federal savings bank. GIFTS Calls to Carl Badgley went LOUIS GELDER & SONS INC the plastic). 2600 West Big Beaver Road Mortgagee calendar year. Nominations by unanswered. SERVING THE FARMER SINCE 1910 To make a soft jerkbait wiggle Troy, Michigan 48084 Ronald J. Palmer Gallery individuals must be postmarked and swim, insert a nail-like weight (4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 & 4/30,1997 Attorney for Mortgagee 4704 Territohal Rd Benton Harbor by Februrary 1 to be considered into the nose of the lure and put 2600 West Big Beaver Road & Gifts l-80042&fARM 944-1404 for funding in the first cycle; Troy, Michigan 48084 Cardiologist's an exposed hook in the back. TRI-CITY RECORD' This causes the bait to wiggle nominations received between EDITOR'S NOTE (4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 & 5/7,1997) Art, Gifts & Custom Framing 138 N. Main St. Due to the malfunction this week of and almost kind of swim. It February 2 and July 1 will be con- Watervliet 463-6397 some of the typesetting equipment at Corner becomes very nose-weighted, sidered in the second cycle. The THE NEWS AND 1710 Friday Road and it stands up on the bottom DNR is limited to paying the fair the Tri-City Record, you will notice a Don Brooks, M.D. The Birdcage slightly smaller size of the type for Coloma, MI 49038 < when fished slowly. market value of each parcel, as •WrVyyy ADVERTISING For heavy vegetation, add a some articles. We regret the inconve- 1 HARTFORD , WHAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP HEART determined by an appraisal. 616/468-9351 weedguard made from a strong msms. nience this change could present to PEIRCFS AUTO SERVICE DEADLINE IS ATTACK VICTIMS? Last week we piece of monofilament to protect Nomination forms are avail- some of our loyal readers. Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 111 N. Maple St., Hartford mentioned that heart attacks result from the slightly exposed hook. able from the DNR's Budget and Karl Bayer, Editor & Publisher NOON MONDAY PEEDWAY RADIATOR & COOLING coronary artery disease, a buildup of Program Support Division, TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE FOR THE NEXT Saturday & Sunday SYSTEM SERVICE •. Vii blockages in the arteries of the heart that — For a five fishing and boating catalog, Recreation Grants Section, P.O. can become so tight that a blood clot there can shut off call I-800-TRACKER. Box 30425, Lansing, MI 48909- TRI-CITY RECORD PLUS...GENERAL MAINTENANCE TRI-CITY RECORD Jane Dykema Cindy Young the blood flow so that the heart muscle, which the artery 7925; (517 ) 373-9125. 463-6797 ELECTRONICS SERVICE - BRAKESI feeds, becomes damaged and turns to scar. Heart ELECTRICAL SERVICE • TUNE UPS, 4ll muscle is pretty tough... it takes about four to six hours Ij-) • j-x . , S1 IFUEELL SERVICE-EXHAUSSERVICE -EXHAUSTT SYSTESYSTEMSM 1 . 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Main St.,Watervliet ETHEL'S PRINTING $2.50 postage and handling or 2621 NILES AVE ST JOSEPH |616)983 BIKE what yoo'vo already stored! 463-3421 E&N BUSINESS CARDS, FORMS, ordered by mail by addressing 463-8417 FREE INSPECTION! Call 621-6141 I lil ihrn I Kl SAfURIMV 4-J BANKING SALES ENVELOPES, BOOKS, the VBRGS at P.O. Box 143, 192 Paw Paw St. TICKETS AND MORE! Decatur, MI 49045. Coloma TIP OF THE WEEK... 468-6546 463-6397 I have written this before, but Now you can lap into your reserves and save at LaSalle. Put the SPORTSWEAR FOR THE Dr. Carol Luzzi, M.D. now is a good time to remind hard earned equity in your home to work tor you and pay just FULLER WOMAN Sizes 38-54 WATER WELLS everyone to call ahead when you Board Certified in Pediatrics & Neonatology 6.95% APR thru September 30,1997. And to make it even easier, EXQUISITE FORM BRAS are planning to visit a research RICHCREEK WELL S we've waived all application fees, the first year's annual fee, and no facility. Many facilities change, Accepting Pinnacle Bank DRILLING CO. i points will be assessed. And your interest could be tax deductible! FURNITURE sometimes only slightly, their laSd//e WATERVLIET. 332 N. Main St. 2" to 6" wells hours for the spring and summer. New fec/em/Savings Bank WATERVLIET Drive-ln. First St. drilled & repaired Some facilities, which are open Don t Give Up ... Because WE Don't Give Up! COLOMA. 6720 Red Arrow Hwy. PLANGGER'S let & Submersible Pumps on Sunday during the winter Patients Act Nowj Offer expires April 30,1997 months, drop the Sunday hours in SALES & SERVICE Newborn to Bacl Credit'No Credit B9 Wizard Auto Sales For more information and an application, call 1-800-922-5221 FURNITURE WATERVLIET the spring. or the Coloma LaSalle (616) 468-6741 ' Repossession ^ presf1 gt Qur "ITNOIR MEMBER TO ADVERTISE IN We Buy New & 463-3241 or 463-6659 K To have your queries, reunion 18 Years of Age fDlC notices or other information of : . Self-Employed Ip^pppl FRESH START OUTLET! Please call 7 THE TRI-CITY RECORD Used Furniture genealogical interest appear Annual ivucni.u't t.iic «iil change on Ociober I. I"''' to t 2.W above the base rate deiermmed by the weekly average yield on United States Treasury 1034 Territorial, B.H. Secutilics |nibliNhed weekly in the Wall Street Journal, adjusted to a constant maturity of one year The annual percentage may increase as the base rate CALL 463-N-E-W-S here free of charge, type or neat- COLOMA OFFICE... 468-4100 increases An ini.te.iso will result in an increase m the fnian ; charge and it may have the effect of increasing your periodic minimum payment. The annual ly write your information and —6I6-639-I200 pcrcentaec rate will n.>t increase more often than oncc per quarter A decrease in base rate will have the opposite effect of the above scenario The annual 925-4201 mail to: Carole Kierman, P.O. St. JOSEPH OFFICE... 983-0571 percentage rate will nut e\v.eed IS'J Propeny insurance required No annual fee for the first year - S3? annual fee thereafter I Box 81, WatervUet, MI 49098. » 1 . Page 14 The Tri-City Record April 11,1117 Commissioner claims ; Kelly named Coloma proposed Citv Ordinance ; Twp. Building Inspector could limit car ownership By Cliff Stevens By Cliff Stevens it." The Coloma Township Board, Kelley said his first duties will Two proposed ordinances were "It seems when you own pro- at its April 9 meeting, was told be aggressively enforcing Town- : Bernard ("Butch") Kelley has ship ordinances dealing with un- introduced at the April 8 meeting perty, everyone else wants to tell been selected as the new Town- safe buildings, litter, and debris of the WatervUet City Commis- you what you can do with it," he sion and will be considered for added. ship Building Inspector and Zon- throughout the Township. tng Administrator. "I'm having violation notices adoption at the Commission's Roe concluded that one regula- Township Supervisor Matt printed now," said Kelley. May meeting. tion contained in the proposed or- . Moser said Kelley was among six In another area, the Township The Commission is reviewing dinance appears to limit City ' finalists interviewed for the post. Board approved a contract with an ordinance dealing with litter residents to one motor vehicle Kelley replaces Ted Nixon who Nixon to be the Township's Plum- mill and debris and regulates the ac- ^)er household, with any addi- NEW OFFICERS...The officers for the 1997-98 school year cumulation, storage and disposi- tional operable vehicles having held the dual post for the past 13 bing and Mechanical Inspector. tion unk , years and resigned from the Under the terms of the contract, have been elected and were installed at the National Honor j » debris, waste to be enclosed in a building. ' duties as of March 31. Nixon will be paid 85 percent of Society Induction Ceremony at Watervliet High School on n^terial, combustible material Copies of the ordinance are April 9. The new officers are: (standing, from the left) Emily ^ automobiles, both operable available for public inspection at th Wat taano^rarea1 Townshipresl- Hutchins, Vice Preildent, and Liu Ashton,' PrMld^t'; ervliet City Hall during be a Township employee and be dent Gus Anton called upon the (seated, from the left) Jacob Roe, Treasurer, and Alicia ln residential areas of regular business office hours. -paid $25,000 per year. A contract Township to consider requiring Ziemke, Secretary. The National Honor Society School Board H . nrnnAOoH second ordi^ce teing pnh WO Js being prepared and, once the door-to-door salesmen to have to representatives (not pictured) are Genevieve Geisler, Julie nrHin«Lp tn thl r^- i ^ ? ^ : document is reviewed/the Board register at the Hall before soli- Vawter, SheUey Fosdick, and Alfred Hart. ordinance to the Commission, (Building Officials and Code Ad- Tgr'nU Kiomoti Commissioner Lyle Roe said, "I ministrators) Property Manage- will be asked to approve it. citing sales. (Carole Kiernan photo) don't think the residents will like ment Code for the aty Kelley will maintain his other Anton suggested salesmen paid posts as Building Inspector might also have to have a permit for Watervliet Township and the to sell their wares. • City of Coloma and u* Building Supervisor Moser said he Hartford Twp. adopts $255,531 budget * Inspector-Zoning Administrator- would look into the matter and By Joe Cheshire Code Enforcement Officer for find out how the Township can Hartford Township officials ap- Richard Robbins Sr. The Board also discussed ford. The cemetery is the resting Hagar Township. address Anton's concerns. proved a budget for the 1997-98 The Board also approved the several road projects for the place of a Civil War veteran and, fiscal year that shows projected request of $2,750 to the Hartford coming summer, and Supervisor recently, vandals have tipped revenues of $266,585, with ex- Recreation Council which pro- Steve Shafer said a "road tour" over some grave markers, penses estimated to be $255,531. vides the summer ball programs would be taken shortly to deter- Some 15 to 30 grave markers The Township will enter the fis- for both girls and boys. Board mine the extent of repairs and are now tilted or have fallen due cal year with a beginning balance members turned down a $400 re- maintenance that would be to the lack of a foundaUon and MAIN STREET of $129,588, making the grand quest from Van Buren Transpor- undertaken. they will be erected and shored total on revenues $396,173. tation due to failure of the trans- The Board also approved the up, according to Shafer. "Sow Revenues are actually down portation company to provide re- purchase of six-foot-high fencing we know why a concrete base is RESTAURANT from the previous year when the quested information. "This is the for Pioneer Cemetery. They ac- required." In days past, grave revenues saw $277,586 come in. third year that we have asked cepted a $13,574 bid from Wiltse markers were set on the ground- 4896 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma 468-6222 Expenses climbed slightly, rising them to provide the number of Fencing to enclose the 2,110' and as varied weather and shif- from last year's $238,929 to this Hartford Township residents us- »perimeter of the old cemetery on ting occurred the markers would SPECIAL EVENTS year'voor'as figurficniroe or»ff $255,531*91 . ininfgT thHioe froncrvtransportatio/^T-f ofirvnn servicecmftriswi , " thxi e wesA.t sid• j_e of the City of^ Hart. - sink_..T , droop« , and... tumble. . H In other business. Township of- said Township Treasurer George I April 23, Secretaries Day Lunch Buffet, 11:30-2:30 '5 ficials approved the request for Friday. "It's not that we are \ April 27, Fashion Show by the Fashion Bug, B.H., l-3pm $300 to the Loan Closet, which refusing to grant their request, j: lends assistance devices to the but we all feel they must supply • •••••• coupon special ••••••• sick and disabled. The Loan the information we have reques- Closet is run by volunteer ted." K OSTY. :: BUY 1 DINNER / Get the 2nd Dinner Watervliet School Supt. ARS gets high marks from K DINNER BEGINS AT 5 P.M. Board of Education Vi PRICE! By Joe Cheshire received high marks from the S2 COUPON EXPIRES MAY 31,1997 & MAY NOT BE USED WTO ANV (MR SPECIAL Watervliet Public Schools Board of Education at Monday OIL Superintendent Ken Bannen night's meeting. Board members were asked to rate Bannen in CHANG. several areas, using a scale of one to 10, with 10 being the lowest score possible and one represen- SPECIAL... ting the highest mark. Bannen SERVICE INCLUDES...5 quarts of Mobil Oil, scored an overall 2.27 per ques- new oil filter, steering linkage & chassis lubrication, tire tion answered. pressure condition, cooling system & anti-freeze level "I guess you can see by the condition, automatic transmission fluid condition, axle scores that we hold Mr. Bannen IFarmerFriday's * lube level condition, rack & pinion fluid level, plus check in high regard," said Board member Ivan Winkel. "We hope of shocks and struts... all makes & models! * #%• A • Al mm m 41 he decides to stick around for a * while." Complete Auto * * Board President Barb Scho- * field said, following the meeting, CLOSING SALE! "We are very confident in his DETAILING $£ CTOO ability." Schofield said there was * some room for improvement as * he was only human and has some SPECIAL... Irtl * faults, as does everyone. INSIDE & OUTSIDE CLEANING.. .includes * "OveraU, we're very pleased carpet shampoo, wash & wax, tire cleaning * with his performance. 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