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TRI-CITYEst. 1882 Vol. 137 Issue #2 January RECORD 10, 2019 Seventy-five Cents Watervliet eyes plan that includes $3 million loan for city improvements By Annette Christie water and sewer systems, and the over- The Watervliet City Commission had all asset management plan would be in- a continuation of its discussion into an cluding roads and other infrastructure. overall asset management plan for the Other pieces of the puzzle include City’s infrastructure at their first meet- technology tools that will provide per- ing of 2019 held Tuesday night. They manent records that tell the story of the have been working for months with city’s infrastructure no matter who is Wightman and Associates on a pro- sitting at the Commissioner table or posed asset management plan that serving as city staff. All of the data, MISS WATERVLIET for 2019 and her court were crowned Sunday afternoon at the Watervliet High School au- could help them manage and fund fu- maintenance, and history are available ditorium. The court includes (from the left): Miss Congeniality Natalie Wesaw, 2nd runner-up Emma Kraklau, ture improvements to their aged infra- at the click of the button. “The staff Miss Watervliet Hannah Yerington; and 1st runner-up Emma Yazel. (TCR photo by Annette Christie) structure. Funding options in the form has really embraced the technological of a USDA grant were also discussed. tools available,” Smaka said, adding, Wightman Associate Frank Lapeer, “Having data driven decisions is the ul- Hannah Yerington crowned MissYazel, the Watervliet 18-year-old is a senior at manager of the Stormwater, Asset timate goal.” By Annette Christie she will attend college in pursuit of a Management and Wastewater (SAW) With an asset management plan in The Watervliet Community Pageant master’s degree in Automotive Design Watervliet High School and attends Grant, and Wightman Engineer Alan place, the city can go from being a fix was held Sunday, January 7 before a Engineering. She hopes to support her Lake Michigan College. She will con- Smaka provided an overview including it when it breaks scenario into a more packed audience at the Watervliet High own Pro Stock Drag Racing Team. tinue her education further at Wayne an education and choices for the City proactive system. School Auditorium waiting to see who The new queen is the winner of two State University where she will receive Commission to consider as they talk Financial aspect of would be crowned Miss Watervliet for national drag racing events, and receiv- a bachelor’s degree in Public Health. about their infrastructure. asset management 2019. At the end of the event it was ing an Iron Man Trophy in both events She ultimately will become a pediatri- Lapeer said the primary objective of From a financial standpoint, the City Hannah Yerington who took the crown. in the same year. She has been a divi- cian with her own practice. the SAW Grant was to assess inven- Commission looked at what kind of in- Hannah, 17, is a senior attending Wa- sion final qualifier for six consecutive Yazel is the recipient of the Daughters tory, make conditional assessments, es- creases in rates it would take to do cap- tervliet High School. She is the daugh- years and has won multiple first place of the American Revolution Good Cit- tablish the level of service, evaluate the ital improvements. The figures for the ter of Orville and Rhonda Yerington. trophies. izen award and is a Girl’s State repre- criticality of the systems, and to de- operating expenditures included what In school she is involved in choir, Na- Hannah is a volunteer coach for the sentative. velop a capital improvement plan. tional Honor Society, Club Yuma, and Girls on the Run program and donates She is a MITES Regional winner for woodworking and placed 8th at the With that 90% funded SAW Grant, the See CITY OF WATERVLIET is a College Ambassador. her time to blood and food drives. MITES State Competition, and a city was already able to look at storm continued on Page 3 Following her high school education, Selected as first runner-up was Emma Future veterinarian claims Coloma Queen title;

Mr. Coloma has college Club,track Health Occupation star Students in of Coloma his as itssights 2019 Mr. Coloma. The America and the Professional Health contest was held in conjunction with Career Academy. the Miss Coloma pageant. The DAR Citizenship Award winner Taylor, 17, is a senior attending has been on the honor roll for four Coloma High School. He is the son of years and has received academic and Tuesday and Sinatra Taylor. CO-MR. WATERVLIET… Allen varsity letters. In high school, Taylor is involved in Chapin (left) and Derrick Following high school, she plans to football, track and field, and indoor Burkhardt will represent the com- attend Grand Valley State University or track. He has received the most im- munity of Watervliet in the Mr. Northern University to study nursing. proved athlete for track, and has Blossomtime contest. The two serve Being that there were no eliminations, brought home a state title for track. as Co-Mr. Watervliet. all 10 contestants took part in the He hopes to obtain a scholarship to (TCR photo by Annette Christie) whole contest. They began the contest further his education and to continue to with an opening dance number to contribute to the track sport at the col- MITES Regional drafting winner and “This is Me” and had two formal ap- lege level. 8th place and honorable mention at the pearances. The other contestants were Zack Lake, 18, was named first run- State Competition. Narelle Hickman, Emily Greenman, ner-up. He is the son of Ryan Lake and Yazel is Vice President of the National Alexis Saucedo, Emma Young, Caro- Amy Gunderson. The senior attending Honor Society and Co-President of the line Miota, Kivi Costigan, and Skylar Coloma High School plans to play Class of 2019. She has earned several Hicker. football at the college level and be- multiple academic letters. She has par- The emcees for the evening were for- yond. ticipated in basketball, track and vol- mer Blossomtime royalty including In high school he is involved in foot- leyball all years of high school and was MISS COLOMA for 2019 and her court were crowned Saturday evening 2016 Miss Coloma and Miss Blossom- ball, baseball, Student Council, and has named Team Captain for the Lady Pan- at the Coloma High School Auditorium. They are (from the left): Second time Ashley Sipla. She was joined by been on the honor roll. He has been thers Volleyball team. runner-up and Miss Congeniality Cassidy Dryer; Miss Coloma Samantha 2016 Mr. South Haven and Mr. Blos- named the Tri-City Record Press Box Emma Kraklau was named second Scott; and First runner-up Amber Street. somtime Armani May. Player of the Week. runner-up. She is an 18-year-old senior (TCR photo by Annette Christie) The theme of the contest was “The David Hiler was a dual title winner attending Watervliet High School and Spirit of America” and the stage was being named Mr. Nice Guy and second is the daughter of Steve and Mary Beth them out of their comfort zone. By Annette Christie decorated with symbols of patriotism runner-up. The 17-year-old senior at- Kraklau. Future veterinarian Samantha Scott Selected for first runner-up was including the Statue of Liberty and the tending Coloma High School is the son In high school, Kraklau is involved in claimed the Miss Coloma title for 2019 Amber Street. She is a 17-year-old sen- American Flag. of Keith and Brandy Hiler. soccer, National Honor Society, Stu- at the annual pageant held Saturday ior attending Coloma High School. In high school he is involved in foot- dent Council, Peer to Peer, Science night. Street is involved in Leo Club, Na- Mr. Coloma has college ball, basketball and baseball. He en- Olympiad, Prom Committee and vol- Scott is a 17-year-old senior attending tional Honor Society, and Auto Shop. track star in his sights joys working on cars and will turn that leyball. Coloma High School. She is the She has been on the Honor Roll for Sin`cere Taylor hopes to add college like into a career as he plans to become She plans to further her education to daughter of Billy and Rhonda Scott. four years, has received her varsity and track star to his resume, but until then a mechanic following high school. obtain her Doctorate in Physical Ther- In school she is involved in track and academic letters, and is certified as a he will represent his community of apy. field, Student Council, Leo Club, Na- nurse’s aide. The pageant participant selected by tional Honor Society, band, and Color The daughter of Angela Sonnenberg, her fellow contestants as Miss Conge- Guard. She is the Vice President of Street plans to attend Andrews Univer- niality was Natalie Wesaw. The future Health Occupation Students of Amer- sity to obtain a degree in nursing. kindergarten teacher is the daughter of ica and belongs to the Professional She volunteers for after prom Keith and Rachel Wesaw. Health Career Academy. fundraisers, Halloween in the Park, Wesaw, 18, is involved in Student She seeks to obtain a bachelor’s de- church lunches, the Pumpkin Harvest Council, Peer to Peer, and Club Yuma. gree in Animal Science, followed by Hustle, and the Andrews University Other contestants included Elaine Michigan State University Veterinary graduation dinner. Koshar, Mikalah Clay (top 5), Brook- School. Dual title winner Cassidy Dryer won lyn DuMont, Brenna Langston (top 5), Scott volunteers for after prom second runner-up and was selected as Carlye Peters, Lindsay Adams, and fundraisers, the Pumpkin Harvest Hus- Miss Congeniality by her fellow con- Morgan Muenchow. tle, Halloween in the Park, and the testants. The theme of the event was “Sweet North Berrien Historical Museum. The 17-year-old senior attending Home Alabama” which also served as During the final question, Scott said Coloma High School is the daughter of MR. COLOMA and his court were selected Saturday evening. They will the opening dance number for the con- that if she could pick one way to make Adam and Renee Dryer. represent the community of Coloma in the Mr. Blossomtime Contest in testants. That was followed by a state- a difference, it would be to encourage She is involved in basketball, track, March. They are (from the left): First runner-up Zack Lake; Mr. Coloma ment by each about what “Home” youth in the community to go out for and tennis, LEO Club, Student Coun- Sin`cere Taylor; and Second runner-up and Mr. Nice Guy David Hiler. See WATERVLIET ROYALTY things like this [queen contest] to bring cil, National Honor Society, Spanish (TCR photo by Annette Christie) continued on Page 6 2 Tri-City Record January 10, 2019 productive one – working in a biparti- san way on important initiatives that My My view improve the quality of life for all here Investing in Your Future News from the at home. By you retire, you might want to consid- er the Roth 401(k). You’ll be paying from Capitol On Thursday I voted to fund nearly Brian Smith taxes now on the money you earn and all of the government agencies that Lansing by Financial Advisor contribute to your Roth account, but have been unnecessarily shuttered Fred Upton you’ll avoid being taxed at the higher By Kim LaSata since December 22, 2018. rate when you start taking with- State Senator Congressman Please know that I will continue drawals. working with my colleagues in the Conversely, if you think your tax House and Senate to ensure the gov- 154 Badt Dr., Coloma rate will be lower when you retire, My legislative priorities 116th Congress ernment is fully funded and our border 468-4153 you might be more inclined to go are your priorities is secure. Needless to say, much work remains. Roth vs. traditional with the traditional 401(k), which It is a tremendous privilege to contin- kicks off allows you to avoid paying taxes on ue serving Southwest Michigan at the Last week we kicked off the 116th 401(k): Which is right your contributions now, when your Capital. As your Senator, I am hon- Congress. It was an honor to be with To learn more about this and other important legislative issues, please for you? tax rate is high. ored to serve alongside State an historic freshman class and to get Of course, you can see the obvious sworn in alongside my wife and best visit my website: upton.house.gov or For many years, employees of com- Representatives Pauline Wendzel, problem with these choices – specif- friend, Amey. call my offices in Kalamazoo (269- panies that offered 401(k) plans only Brad Paquette and Aaron Miller. ically, how can you know with any Serving the hardworking families of 385-0039), St. Joseph/ Benton Harbor faced a couple of key decisions – Working together will become very certainty if your tax bracket will be Southwest Michigan is humbling. (269-982-1986), or Washington, D.C. how much to contribute and how to important as we roll up our sleeves lower or higher when you retire? Thank you for the opportunity. I am (202-225-3761). allocate their dollars among the vari- and begin tackling tough challenges in Many people automatically assume hopeful that this Congress will be a ous investment options in their plan. the 100th Legislature. Our state faces that once they stop working, their tax But in recent years, a third choice has many problems that will require team- liabilities will drop, but that’s not emerged: The traditional versus Roth work and tough decisions. I have had always the case. 401(k). Which is right for you? the opportunity to talk with many of Subscribe to the Tri-City Record Given their sources of retirement To begin with, you need to under- you about your priorities. From auto income from investment accounts at www.tricityrecord.com stand the key difference between the insurance reform to roads and educa- and Social Security, many people see two types of 401(k) plans. When you tion, your priorities are my priorities. call 269-463-6397 no drop in their tax bracket once they invest in a traditional 401(k), you put Michigan drivers pay some of the retire. email [email protected] in pre-tax dollars, so the more you highest vehicle insurance premiums in Since you can’t see into the future, contribute, the lower your taxable the nation, and something should be or see the form on Page 4 your best move might be to split the income. Your contributions and earn- done to reform the state’s unique auto difference, so to speak. Although not ings grow tax-deferred until you no-fault system. We must prioritize all businesses offer the Roth 401(k) begin taking withdrawals, which will finding a real solution to lower costs option, many of those that do will be taxed at your ordinary tax rate. and improve this system, and I am allow employees to divide their con- With a Roth 401(k), the situation is committed to doing so. tributions between the Roth and tra- essentially reversed. You contribute We must also find a way to improve ditional accounts. If you chose this after-tax dollars, so you won’t lower our roads, but this must be done in a route, you could enjoy the benefits of your taxable income, but with- deliberative, thoughtful way. Part of both, but you still can’t exceed the drawals of contributions and earn- that means seeing through the reforms total annual 401(k) contribution ings are tax-free at age 59-1/2, as the Legislature approved in 2015, "-*32887#9*.98,797662749)5-48.9!7108,9 7$1683748 limit, which for 2019 is $19,000 or '(+**'#(+&&%$!)&+

+""$ %)* long as you’ve held the account at which will be fully implemented in deaths are seen in women who have $25,000 if you’re 50 or older. least five years. 2020. By then, we will have a clearer Cervical)1009/'(%(/'%&/&9+5693567924+56318254 cancer either never had a Pap test, or have not You may want to consult with your So, now that you’ve got the basics of picture of future, long-term road fund- had testing in more than five years. tax advisor before making any deci- the two types of 401(k) plans, which ing. In the meantime, I will continue awareness Along with lack of screening, the most sions about a Roth or traditional should you choose? There’s no one to prioritize our roads in the budgeting In recognition of January as Cervical significant risk factor for cervical can- 401(k) – or Roth and traditional right answer for everyone. You process to make sure we are doing Health Awareness Month, the Berrien cer is HPV infection – 99 percent of 401(k) – but in the final analysis, essentially need to ask yourself these what we can to make things better. County Health Department (BCHD) is cervical cancers are caused by HPV. these are positive choices to make, questions: When do you want to pay Finally, education will always have a reminding all women to stay current Screening for cervical cancer is rec- because a 401(k), in whatever form, taxes? And what will your tax rate be special place in my heart. There is on their cervical cancer screening to ommended to begin at age 21. is a great way to save for retirement. in the future? nothing more important to a person’s improve their health, and to prevent Through the Healthy Michigan Plan, Try to take full advantage of it. If you’re just starting out in your future success than having a quality cervical cancer in the future. women’s preventive health care – This article was written by Edward career, and you’re in a relatively low education. I will continue to focus on About 70 percent of cervical cancer in such as screenings for cervical cancer, Jones for use by your local Edward income tax bracket, but you think improving educational opportunities the United States could be prevented mammograms, prenatal care, immu- Jones Financial Advisor. you might be in a higher one when for all, from ensuring more dollars get through human papillomavirus (HPV) nizations, and other services – is cov- into our K-12 classrooms, to investing vaccination. Three doses of HPV vac- ered without co-pays. Pap tests are in more skilled trades and career train- cine are recommended for girls and available at the BCHD Sexual Health SUBSCRIBERS check ing programs, and improving the boys at 11-12 years of age, but the My news Clinics, and for women ages 40-64, your subscription affordability of our colleges and uni- vaccine can be given up through age Pap testing is accessible free of charge and versities. 26. The HPV vaccine is safe, effec- through the Breast and Cervical views address label for any As we begin our legislative work, I tive, and produces better immunity Cancer Control Program (BCCCP). from the errors and the correct will work hard to be your voice and when given at the recommended age There are many programs that pro- advocate for Southwest Michigan. of 11-12 years. vide free vaccines for children and Michigan expiration date. I look forward to hearing your The simple, affordable, and easy-to- uninsured individuals. For more infor- State thoughts on the important issues fac- administer screening test to detect cer- mation regarding HPV and cervical House Call Amy at ing Southwest Michigan. You can vical cancer – the Pap test – has been cancer, visit www.michigan.gov/hpv 463-6397 reach me at 517-373-6960 or widely available for 70 years. Still, or www.bchdmi.org. By Representative Beth Griffin [email protected]. more than half of cervical cancer Looking forward Ask Yourself... As the new legislative term begins, I Is it an emergency? am thankful and eager to continue my work as your State Representative in the 2019-2020 term. I look forward to yes no working with our state Senate and our new governor to continue to pass budgets on time. It’s important we maintain record investments in our Are you experiencing potentially life-threatening symptoms like... Community Medical Center schools and infrastructure as well as Walk-In Clinic pay down debt. Head injuries Open Seven Days a Week | 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. One of my top priorities remains low- Seizures Walk-in Clinics are for illnesses that cannot wait until the ering the cost of auto insurance. While Suicidal thoughts next business day, such as: steps were taken in the right direction • Colds, coughs, sinus infections, u last term and I was able to vote in Shortness favor of comprehensive reform, the Chest pain • Ear, eye, skin, and respiratory infections of breath legislation failed to pass. or pressure • Minor burns, cuts, bruises, sprains, strains We all know the cost of auto insur- • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach Paralysis ance is far too high and forces many • Poison ivy outbreak hard-working Michiganders into Weakness Severe can’t-win situations as they try to jug- abdominal • Urinary tract infections gle bills and other payments with their yes pain car insurance bills. We need to find a system that will work for everyone. I look forward to working towards a real solution as well as improving Call 9-1-1 transparency of the system with my or visit colleagues this term. Lakeland hospital Watervliet I will also continue to hold monthly emergency department coffee hours throughout the district. In At Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet, you will be seen by a order to be more accessible to every- doctor in 29 minutes or less after registering! one, locations will vary from month to A long wait can seem unbearable when you need help. month. To start the year off, January Our goal is to keep the waiting room empty. coffee hours will be on Friday, Our Emergency Department features 11 private exam rooms, January 25, 2019. Times and locations equipped with modern amenities designed for patient comfort. are being finalized and will be posted and available later this week.

As always, please continue to reach out to me whenever I can be of assis- Average wait times for local emergency departments and walk-in clinics are tance to you. I am always interested in SKIP THE WAIT! now available online! hearing what you have to say and am Check www.lakelandhealth.org happy to assist with problems you Keep in mind, patients with life-threatening emergencies will always receive immediate care . may be having with state government. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact my Stay connected: office toll free at 1-800-577-6212 or www.lakelandhealth.org via email at [email protected]. 400 Medical Park Drive, Watervliet, MI 49098 January 10, 2019 Tri-City Record 3 CITY OF WATERVLIET continued from Page 1 the city is currently paying for treat- ment costs. With approximately a 6% increase per year, the city could possi- bly undertake a $3 million bond issue which could allow the city to actually go in and complete the infrastructure improvements once and for all. The $3 million USDA loan would be for 40 years at a rate of about 3.25%. With an annual 6% rate increase from 2019 until 2029, the city then could re- duce the annual increases to about 1.5% going forward from 2029. Once improvements are made, costs should go down, and ultimately that savings would be passed down to the residents. FOUR GENERATIONS of the DeYoung and Sweet families are very for- Smaka pointed out that with the im- tunate to have many opportunities to spend time together. Judd and Greta provements being made, they will also DeYoung were longtime business owners of the Watervliet Rexall Phar- be able to reduce the amount of flow macy. Pictured with Judd and Greta (seated) are (from the left) Jason and being treated which will ultimately re- Sally Sweet and their children, Dutch and Wila, and Sue (DeYoung) and duce the cost to the city as well. Tom Sweet. City Manager Tyler Dotson stated that this kind of forward moving action changes the city’s mindset from being Covert Branch Library reactive to proactive. Future steps include collaboration meetings with the DDA, Planning announces upcoming events Commission and the community. The Start the 2019 New Year off right, by Every Monday at 3:00 p.m. bring in goal would be to have the USDA loan checking out the many fun and educa- the kids/ grandkids to free build with process complete by the end the year tional events at Covert Branch Library. LEGOs. Every Wednesday is “Junior with funds coming in early 2020. On Thursday, January 17 the library’s Scientists” at Covert Library at 4:00 Other business WATERVLIET VFW POST 1137... Its annual Needy Family Christmas Documentary & Discussion series will p.m. The kids will enjoy this hands-on In other business, the commission met Drawing was held recently. Pictured is $250 raffle winner Robert Williams continue with the film “An Inconven- educational science experiment/ activ- the newest Public Works employee, (left) of Benton Harbor along with VFW Commander Corky Openneer. ient Truth” at 4:30 p.m. Discussion will ity. This month, they will explore Ryan Newberry. He is from South Other raffle winners were Ryan Price and Claude Hobson. The VFW sells follow with refreshments served! color-based experiments. Haven. Public Works Director Jeff raffle tickets to generate funds to buy groceries for the needy families. Monday, January 21 the “Cover to Allen said that he will be a great asset Cover” Book Club meets at 5:45 p.m. Every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday to the City of Watervliet and the Public North Berrien Historical Museum to to discuss the month’s selection, improve your health at the library’s ex- Works Department. Tiffany Haddish’s “The Last Black ercise program Move with Michelina! They also approved their meeting cal- host 5th annual Trivia Night, Jan. 15 Unicorn.” Please call or stop in to confirm times endar for the year, being the 2nd Tues- The North Berrien Historical Museum invites the public to participate in some and register for this program. The day of each month at 6:30 p.m. with friendly competition at the 5th annual History Trivia Night on Tuesday, Jan. 15 Bring the kids for “Fun Fridays” on Covert Crafter’s group meets every additional meetings during the month at 7:00 p.m. Competition will include information on United States, Michigan January 11 and 25 at 3:00 p.m., which Saturday (12:00 p.m.) throughout the being called as needed. Recently the and local history. features movies, art activities, snacks, month. City Commission has been having a Teams shall be comprised of five or six individuals, depending on attendance. games, and more. Every Tuesday in For more information about programs workshop on the 4th Tuesday of each Guests may arrive in teams or join existing ones in need of members. Partici- January at 11:00 a.m. is Story Time! at the Covert Branch Library call 269- month also at 6:30 p.m. pants will enjoy refreshments while competing for prizes provided by local busi- This month’s themes continue with al- 764-1298 or visit www.vbdl.org. nesses including B&B Grocery, Coloma Hometown Florist, The Friendly phabet letters. Tavern, Mattson’s House of Décor, Mike’s Pit Stop, and Millburg Red & White Every Monday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Grocery & Feed Store. stop in for “Tech Tips.” Bring in your Turn to Page 4 to No RSVP is required for this free event. The museum is located at 300 Coloma device and they will help troubleshoot Avenue. For questions, call the museum at (269) 468-3330 or send an email to any issues with apps, email, etc. In ad- subscribe to the [email protected]. dition, receive help with navigating the internet, using MS Office programs, Tri-City Record and more! You ask, and they’ll help! or call 463-6397 Tuesday, January 15, organization meeting planned for Watervliet NEWEST COMMISSIONERS… To kick off the New Year, Watervliet Independence Day Celebration City Mayor Dave Brinker swore in Members of the Watervliet Independence Day Celebration 2019 committee the two newest City Commissioners (WBA) are planning an organization meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 6:00 p.m. Jennifer Helms and Michael Bum- at the Tri-City Record office, 138 N. Main St., Watervliet. They are looking for stead. Helms and Bumstead were volunteers to make this festival bigger and better than last year! elected in the November general Please mark this date on your calendars and plan on attending. election. Jennifer Helms, 63, re- cently retired from 43 in the utility industry. She has lived in Watervliet Please share your good news with the for 17 years, is a lifetime Michigan- readers of the Tri-City Record der. Michael Bumstead, 57, served our country for four years in the U.S. Email [email protected] Navy where he was honorably dis- charged in 1995. He has also served as a volunteer fireman and EMT. He has worked at (what is now known as) Spectrum Health Lakeland for 23 years. He and his family have lived in Watervliet for 16 years. (TCR photos by Annette Christie) Read the Tri-City Record online tricityrecord.com

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Family owned and operated by the Dockerty Family, Woodland Terrace offers senior citizens the absolute best in care and services. 6786 Red Arrow Hwy., Coloma, MI 269-468-5800 4 Tri-City Record January 10, 2019 driving home from Florida, he stopped at a Cracker Barrel for sausage gravy and biscuits. On the Glimpses From The Past way out when he went to pay, he took out his pad of two dollar bills and gave Destination Tri-City Area History Page some to the waitress. Alarm bells went Paw Paw off, and she didn’t know whether she Lake, 1909 wanted to take them or not! North Berrien We’ve had many good meals at the Historical Museum Cracker Barrel right here at the is always interested The Paw Paw River Journal Oshtemo exit. Now I heard that it has in photos, stories or closed, and they have even taken information sharing. down the sign. I’m curious about the The museum can be reasoning. I know there was a terrible contacted at 269-468-3330 or by email to [email protected]. tragedy enacted right out in the park- From the photo collection at the North Berrien Historical Museum ing lot. Horrible when a shooting like 300 Coloma Avenue, Coloma By Roy M. Davis that takes place. Do you suppose they felt there was some bad karma linger- Barrel. Crackers on my mind ing? Inside, warmth from the big fireplace I noticed a sheen of frost on the grass So many restaurants and so little and smells of food cooking. We did Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By this morning. It made me think of time! Many of our good eating expe- have grits, and pancakes, and bacon, As reported in the local newspapers: Coloma Courier, how, for many years, our thoughts riences have been on our trips. In my Hartford Day Spring, and Watervliet Record. and eggs! Cozy times like that… on would turn toward Florida. Then we mind all the Cracker Barrels where we the road again! The Chief Accountant would start making plans! A vacation have eaten are now part of the golden NEWS FROM THE COLOMA COURIER and I, together. Doesn’t get much bet- starts, or should, when you turn the tapestry of our lives in these story- Rolling Back The Years ter than that! 100 years ago – 1919 30 years ago – 1989 key in the lock and climb into your book towns along the Paw Paw River! Are your New Year’s resolutions A lengthy discussion took place with Another favorite pit stop on our trusty vehicle for the trip. And part of made and in order? One quality which the School Board concerning funding. Florida journeys was the Cracker the fun of being on the road is the everyone will need is patience. We It was decided that the media centers Barrel at Cullman, Alabama. We things you see, the places you pass, Watervliet have just come to the end of a great will help finance field trips for the stopped there so often we got and especially pit stops on the way to war and anxious to see the conditions Accelerated Writing and Reasoning acquainted with one of the managers wherever you are going. Library News of peace restored. It will take time to Environment program, (AWARE). Pat named John Malone. He bought us If you follow my column you know Teen Table Projects: January bring our army home and for war Santiago was the spokesman for the coffee one day and we talked. He told how much we like eating out… food CubeeCraft: Super heroes to make & prices to go down to normal level. group. AWARE is part of the Magnet us his wife for a birthday present adventures! And we have always had take. Patience is our watchword for 1919. Schools program. bought him some Cracker Barrel some on our trips to Florida and back. In Stitches Knitting Group The marriage of George Kibler and The Pines and Needles Garden Club stock. And he recommended that we Of all the eateries, some of our Jan. 11, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Miss Clara White was solemnized. met at Marion Leedy’s home for a get some… should have done that! favorites are Cracker Barrels. Now Bring a current project or interest; Mr. Kibler is well known; being Christmas luncheon. A talk was given Later on I wrote a column about that there is a problem… those places are they’ll help anyone get started! employed at the paper mill in on recycling. Next month’s meeting place and how we enjoyed stopping so doggone popular, if you stop at Adult Reading Program Watervliet. will include Sarett Nature Center pre- there. I sent a copy of it to John. Next mealtime they are crowded, noisy and Jan. 14 – Feb. 23 senting a program on snow. trip, when we came in the door, I 60 years ago – 1959 you feel like you’re wasting time. 3 prize levels; 5 books per level. First Allison Fournier receives Athlete of didn’t see our friend. I asked one of The Chamber of Commerce election We have found a way to beat that. place: Fuzzy Socks; 2nd: Mug & the Year from WSJM and Cook the girls, “Where is John today?” results are: David Faulkner of When we travel we are on Davis time. Cocoa; 3rd: Eye Mask; Grand Prize: Nuclear Plant. Phil McDonald pres- She replied, “Oh, some guy up north Faulkner’s 5 cents to $1.00 store, pres- We like to get tucked in early, and thus $50 Gift Card, Oasis Hot Tubs ents the plaque. Accompanying wrote a newspaper article about him. ident; Louise Gersey of Coast-To- we are ready to get up early. When Make-it-Monday Allison are her coaches, John Brigham We had it up on the bulletin board, and Coast store, vice president; Bryce Cracker Barrel opens at 6 a.m., no Jan. 14, 4 – 5 p.m. and Todd Smith. Also, mom, Mrs. finally somebody sent it to headquar- Dunlop of the State Bank, treasurer. crowd! We get right in, and the staff is Crafts, projects and games second Larry Swisher is with her. ters at Lebanon, Tennessee. They pro- Board of Directors is Dale Antes of ready for business. One of our Monday of every month for k-6th Submitted by volunteer Sandi Musick moted John and gave him his own Standard Oil and Fred Zoschke of favorites is on the east side of graders. This month: Cardboard rock- Munchow at Coloma Public Library store in Mississippi!” Well, go figure! Fred’s Super Market. Tallahassee, Florida. We stay in a nice et launcher. from the Coloma Courier newspapers I wish we could have stopped to see This is the first issue of The Coloma motel right close. So we are up early, Third Monday Book Club donated by the Tri-City Record. him at his new place, but we never Courier by its new owner, Mr. and packed, and have our heads on Jan. 21, 7 – 8 p.m. Hours: Mon & Fri, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 did. Mrs. McGuineas. straight. Great books, fabulous conversations! p.m.; Tue, Wed & Thu, 10:00 a.m.- We have been in so many Cracker John Steele of Coloma North Road One time we parked in front of that Ask for a copy at the desk. This 8:00 p.m.; Sat, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Barrels, and never had a bad meal in has been named to the Twin Cities restaurant. Frosty morning, and a month: Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance. Phone: 269-468-3431 one. I love their breakfasts. Another Community Chest. young man was out sweeping the fall- Special event: Beginning favorite is the hash brown potato en leaves off the front entrance way. Genealogy NEWS FROM THE HARTFORD DAY SPRING casserole. Another revelation is their Children of the Brague school sang We were traveling in Marion’s car. Jan. 24, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. 100 years ago - 1919 biscuits and sausage gravy… daughter two groups of songs under the direc- When I shut the driver’s door, it didn’t Ever wonder about ancestors’ lives or Keeler has lost its monopoly on Deb’s Gary says actually you can get tion of their teacher, Miss Smith. catch all the way. So I bumped it with if family lore about Great Uncle foxes. Hartford made a sudden leap to gravy on anything there. I’ve not tried Through the efforts of a determined my hip, and all hell broke loose. The George is really true? Here’s the place fame Monday by the discovery of a it on a salad! group of Hartford men, young and old burglar alarm went off. The young to get started! Join long-time genealo- fox - or two of them in this township. When the waitress takes our order, alike may now enjoy ice skating. A man almost dropped his broom. I gy & local history enthusiast Carole One left his unmistakable tracks in a she always asks, “Would you like corn volunteer crew of workers prepared hastily relocked the door thus cancel- Kiernan, as she guides participants field back of the Azur Sweet home on muffins or biscuits?” the pond in the north parking lot. ing the alarm. through the basics of family research. east Main Street, while the same fox Then I say, “Yes!” And she brings us When we got to the front door, he had Refreshments will be served. or another one was seen at the E.C. 50 years ago - 1969 some of both! it open and said, “I almost stuck my Story Hours Strickney farm southeast of town. A special election on a proposal to One time for a Christmas present I head in and hollered for them to get Wed. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. & The Hartford Woman’s Club held its merge the Hartford and Lawrence made our kids a pad of new two dollar the grits going… there are some Thurs. 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. regular meeting on Tuesday. Mrs. Eva school districts is expected to be held bills. I had them glued in with a cover awfully hungry people out here!” And Picture books, crafts and fun designed Lobdell read a paper on “Pompeii”; on Monday, Feb. 24. Approval of the like a book of coupons. They all got a I might mention here that I’ve never to inspire the love of reading for ages Mrs. Alice Bennett gave a piano solo; election was received Monday by kick out of that. When son Rob was had a bad bowl of grits at a Cracker 3 – 5. Mrs. Helen Zuver read of “Roman local school officials from Ira Polley, Library Garden Park Remains”; and Mrs. Sara Morse read a state superintendent of public instruc- Purchase a Legacy Walk brick and paper, “Florentine Art”. tion. Gary Waterkamp, superintendent celebrate a memory! Bricks are $75; 75 years ago - 1944 of Hartford schools had been advised 13 characters, 2 lines. Pick up a form The Art Study class met with Mrs. by legal counsel that it would not be at the library. Alice Hurry on Monday afternoon, necessary for each present district to Yoga when Mrs. J.H. Powers presented a assume the indebtedness of the other Mondays 9 – 10 a.m.; Wednesdays 7 lesson on the works of the Spanish in event of a merger. A committee of – 8 p.m.; Fridays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. artist, Mariano Fortuny, who from a residents of the two school districts, (NEW); Chair Yoga – Wednesdays 6 – beggarly boyhood rose to fame and after completing a study of the pro- 6:30 p.m. gained the admiration of his people. posal, recommended that the matter be Call 463-6382 with questions on any The Southwest Hartford Club enter- brought to a vote. Watervliet Library activity. tained husbands and families at the Submitted by Librarian Stephanie Gleaner Hall on Jan. 8, when the Daniels at Hartford Public Library annual family night was observed. from microfilm copies of the Hartford Coloma Library After supper, the group was enter- Day Spring. tained by Miss Jessie Morgan, who Hours: Mon, Tue & Wed, 10 a.m.-7 News told several interesting stories. p.m.; Thu & Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat, Read with Spirit 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Phone: 269-621-3408 Spirit, a certified therapy dog will be at the library on Tuesday evenings NEWS FROM THE WATERVLIET RECORD rels at the Berrien County Youth Fair from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Children may 90 years ago - 1929 with their vegetable exhibit. sign up for a 15-minute slot by stop- Uriah Wood, one of Watervliet’s two Arthur Helweg will matriculate at ping in at the front desk or calling the surviving Civil War veterans, was the Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. He library at 468-3431. Reading to thera- oldest past grand at the Oviatt Lodge will major in education. Arthur was py dogs is a fun way for children to of Odd Fellows. Mr. Wood gave a talk awarded an N.R.O.T.C. Scholarship. build reading confidence and fluency. on “the good of the order”. He Book Club referred briefly to his service in the 30 years ago - 1989 The Coloma Library Book Club is Union Army where he enlisted in Forty-eight Southwestern Michigan meeting on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 5:30 1862, was taken a prisoner in 1863 College students have been named to p.m. The title to read before the dis- and held in Andersonville until the the President’s List for the fall 1988 cussion is “Where the Red Fern end of the war. semester. Students awarded this honor Grows” by Wilson Rawls. Generally, Miss Irene Ray, Watervliet, who is a must maintain a grade point average depending on demand there are titles junior at Western State Teachers of 4.0. The only one from Watervliet available for check-out at the front College, Kalamazoo, is a member of is Carole Kiernan. desk. The book club is always looking the Women’s Glee Club and the The faculty and staff of the Watervliet for new members. Stop into the library Teachers College Choir. Junior High would like to congratulate or call 468-3431 for more informa- C.O. Thorne, former superintendent Terry Harris for being chosen ‘Student tion. of the Watervliet paper mill and for of the Week’. Terry has a positive, many years active in the paper making friendly attitude. His teachers appreci- industry, is much interested in the ate this quality as well as his hard- apparently successful experiments working and conscientious approach that are being made in the manufac- to his class work. Tri-City Record Subscription Form ture of paper from cornstalks pulp. Kathy Bradley’s 7th – 8th grade art Name______60 years ago - 1959 classes have their art work on display Mailing Address______Watervliet’s new Main Street is part at the Watervliet District Library. This City, State & Zip______of the M-140 Project, extending from showing is a part of the ‘Partners in Education’ program with the Annual rate: please circle & pay the amount that applies to your address: the intersection of St. Joseph Street to the beginning of the new concrete. J. Watervliet Junior High School and the Berrien & Van Buren Counties $44 Rest of MI $59 Snowbirds $61 U.S. $68 Yerrington Company had the contract Watervliet District Library. E-edition subscriptions may also be purchased for $32 per year by visiting www.tricityrecord.com for black-topping Main Street. Submitted by Sally Q. Gonzalez from files at Watervliet District Library of Send with payment to... Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 Watervliet can boast of two champi- ons, Grand Champion Cecelia Vucich the Watervliet Record newspapers Pay with Credit Card... VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card... provide info ... and the reserve, her brother Nick. Mr. donated by the Tri-City Record. Hours: Mon & Wed, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Card #______3 digit sec. code_____ exp. date ______and Mrs. John Vucich of Napier Road are the parents of this well-known Tue, Thu & Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat, 9 Your Phone number______brother and sister who won their lau- a.m.-3 p.m. Phone: 269-463-6382 January 10, 2019 Tri-City Record 5 payers to resolve to be ready for tax measures protected more than 4,500 Michigan Maritime wooden boatbuilding history and tra- New Year, new scams in 2019. taxpayers who confirmed their identi- dition the world over. Letters and CommentaryCybercriminals typically increase ty was stolen and used to request state Museum program “The Museum’s own river launch adventures and their activity in the first part of the of Michigan income tax refunds. This “Truscott Boats: Lindy Lou is based on a Truscott heartfelt thanks year through phone scams and email prevented more than $19 million from Launch and we feature the local com- phishing schemes. These scammers being distributed to scammers. International pany in our current WWII exhibit,” Dear Editor, try to obtain personal information Taxpayers who have received a call or says Director of Education Ashley It’s a new year and time for new Manufacturing Marvel using different tricks and tactics so email from a scammer should report Deming. “We’re excited to have Mrs. adventures!! Thank you Karl and they can file income tax returns and the case to the IRS through the web or on Lake Michigan” Ananbeh as part of our lecture series Amy for giving me the opportunity to claim refunds on behalf of unsuspect- by calling 800-366-4484. To learn The Michigan Maritime Museum’s to discuss such an important part of learn something new and Anne for ing taxpayers. Some scammers may more about tax-related identity theft, Maritime Lecture Series will begin the our local maritime history.” paving the way to selling ads for the also allege a taxpayer owes taxes and go to www.michigan.gov/identi- year with presenter Jennifer Tri-City Record! aggressively demand payment for a tytheft. Richmond-Ananbeh, Collections The lecture will take place in the To all the business owners I’ve had quick payout. Manager at the Heritage Museum & Museum’s Lake Michigan’s Call to the honor of working with and the “Taxpayers need to be extra alert for Cultural Center in St. Joseph. Duty exhibit from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on privilege of creating advertisements Resolve to give blood possible scams and schemes during Mrs. Ananbeh will engage the audi- Wednesday, Jan. 16. Admission is $8, for, a giant thank you. I will definitely this time of year and throughout the with the Red Cross ence with the story of the Truscott $7 for seniors. There is no admission continue to shop your fantastic busi- income tax filing season,” said Deputy The American Red Cross encourages Boat Manufacturing Company. This fee for Museum members. The nesses! State Treasurer Glenn White, head of people to help meet the urgent need family-owned company played an Museum located at 260 Dyckman The Tri-City Area is very fortunate to Treasury’s Tax Administration Group. for blood by resolving to give blood integral role in local, regional, nation- Ave. in South Haven will be open have our local newspaper, the Tri-City “When taxpayers proactively look for this January – National Blood Donor al and international history, spanning beginning at noon the day of the lec- Record. Please contact Karl or Amy at scams, they are less likely to be a vic- Month. both World Wars. ture and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fridays and [email protected] or give tim of a tax-related identity theft and The critical role of blood and platelet Saturdays the month of January. For them a call at (269)463-6397 with other cybercriminal activities.” donors has been celebrated each The company produced everything more information, contact the your advertising needs. Treasury will never: Initiate a phone January for nearly 50 years during from small rowboats, large yachts and Museum at 269-637-8078 or visit Maryann Worl call or email to ask for personal infor- National Blood Donor Month, which military craft, to manufacturing every www.michiganmaritimemuseum.org/ mation; call or email to demand coincides with one of the most diffi- component in-house. Their patented events/. Scholarships available immediate payment using a specific cult times to maintain a sufficient designs and revered manufacturing payment method, such as a prepaid blood supply for patients. Busy holi- processes hold a special place in for college students debit card, gift card or wire transfer. day schedules, extreme winter weath- Dear Editor, (Generally, Treasury will first send a er and seasonal illnesses often impact The Michigan Association of Retired bill through the U.S. mail to any tax- donor turnout this time of year. School Personnel - Berrien County payer who owes taxes); threaten to The Red Cross encourages eligible Chapter has $1,500 Dorothy Hawks immediately bring in local police or donors to resolve to give blood or Scholarships available for the fall other law-enforcement groups to have platelets regularly, beginning in semester of 2019. the taxpayer arrested for not paying; January. Make an appointment to These scholarships are available to demand that taxes be paid without donate blood or platelets by down- current sophomores, juniors and sen- giving the taxpayer the opportunity to loading the free American Red Cross iors who have been accepted into the question or appeal the amount owed; Blood Donor App, visiting teaching program at their college or or ask for credit or debit card numbers RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800- university. The students must be grad- over the phone. RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). uates of a Berrien County high school Cybercriminals often alter caller ID Another way to help keep the blood and attending a Michigan college or numbers and emails to make it look supply strong in the new year is to university. The candidates must have a like the state Treasury Department, the host a Red Cross blood drive. To learn “B” average. Internal Revenue Service or another more about hosting a blood drive and Applications are available by request official agency is contacting a taxpay- to sign up, visit at ([email protected]) or er. Scammers may use employee RedCrossBlood.org/HostADrive. ([email protected]). titles, a person’s name, address and Upcoming blood donation opportuni- Applications must be returned by other personal information to sound ties Jan. 3-31 are: Wednesday, Jan. 16, April 15, 2019. official. 11 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. at Caretel Inns of Craig N. Molitor Taxpayers who are contacted by a Lakeland, 3905 Lorraine Path in St. MARSP-BCC Scholarship scammer should immediately cease Joseph and Friday, Jan. 25, noon - Chairperson the call or delete the email. 5:45 p.m. at Federated Church, 65418 Since 2016, the state Treasury Red Arrow Hwy. in Hartford. Department’s increased security Taxpayers urged to watch for phone scams and phishing schemes Social Security & you As the state of Michigan begins a new By Vonda VanTil, Social Security year and the state income tax filing Public Affairs Specialist season approaches, the Michigan 1-800-772-1213 Department of Treasury is asking tax- Do you think your Learn more by reading our publica- income-related Medicare tion Medicare Premiums: Rules for Spiritual Higher-Income Beneficiaries at Compass premium is incorrect? www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/EN-05- Medicare is our country’s health 10536.pdf. Points insurance program for people age 65 Know someone who hasn’t signed up or older. Certain people younger than for Medicare yet? They can use our By age 65 can qualify for Medicare, too, David Helms online Medicare application if they: (former pastor) including those with disabilities and Are at least 64 years and 9 months old; those who have permanent kidney want to sign up for Medicare but do Invest in what will failure. not currently have ANY Medicare By Karl Bayer, Editor and Publisher If you’re a Medicare beneficiary who coverage; do not want to start receiv- remain has been informed that you must pay ing Social Security benefits at this MISSING OLD NEWS… Sally Gonzalez, staffer at the Watervliet District Investors in the “market” have had a more for your Medicare Part B or time; and are not currently receiving Library called last week to inform me there were papers missing from the old rough ride recently. With the stock Medicare prescription drug coverage Social Security retirement, disability, newspaper files of the Watervliet Record. Sally composes the Rolling Back the markets’ radical performance, risk tol- premium because of your income, and or survivors benefits. Years segment of the Record. erances have been seriously tested. A you disagree with the decision that Remind them that they should sign up lot of nervous people are concerned you need to pay a higher premium Hopefully Karl’sthey might be just misplaced in the storeroom where more than a for Medicare three months before century of Records are stacked. It could also be that someone “borrowed” the about the future of their hard-earned amount, you may request an appeal. reaching age 65, even if they are not volume and didn’t return it, there are missing volumes in the late 1890s, I savings. Will there still be enough to The fastest and easiest way to file an ready to start receiving retirement replied. meet our financial goals? Will this appeal of your decision is by visiting benefits. They can opt out of begin- Kolumn There’s a slim chance the missing volumes may still be in someone’s posses- impact our plans? Will we have to www.socialsecurity.gov/disability/app ning to receive retirement benefits sion. Hopefully someone with these old volumes will give me a call and we readdress our expectations? The eal. now once they are in the online appli- will get these newspapers back in the library. I would also welcome any old “what-ifs” rob us of sleep then awak- You can file online and provide docu- cation. Then they can apply online for newspapers, especially any from Coloma, Watervliet or Hartford. These old en us again at 3 o’clock in the morn- ments electronically to support your retirement benefits later. newspapers are a treasure trove of history, as any readers of these pages could ing! appeal. You can also file an appeal You can learn all you need to know at attest. These concerns are real, but remem- online even if you live outside of the www.socialsecurity.gov/benefits/medi One of the most popular features on these pages is the “Rolling Back the bering another reality may be helpful. United States. You may also request care and easily share these resources Years”. The Rolling Backs, as we call them, are vignettes of news printed in Whether or not we decide to consider an appeal in writing by completing a with family and friends. the original hometown newspapers of Coloma, Hartford, and Watervliet. moving assets into precious metals as Request for Reconsideration (Form Vonda VanTil is the Public Affairs The news is collected from the newspaper archives at the hometown libraries a hedge against losses, we can decide SSA-561-U2) at www.socialsecu- Specialist for West Michigan. You of the Coloma Courier, the Hartford Dayspring, and the Watervliet Record. to move our hopes towards some rity.gov/forms/ssa-561.html. can write her c/o Social Security Each of those great papers is preserved in bound issues of the actual newspa- investments that will ensure long-term If you don’t have access to the inter- Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, pers and is also stored on microfilm and now in digital format as well. While significant dividends. net, you can request a copy of the Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email it is easiest to “go online” and search for specific information, and interesting The reality is that our assets are a form by calling us at 1-800-772-1213 at [email protected]. stewardship – an entrusting to us. (TTY 1-800-325-0778). to whizz through the pages of microfilm, the best and most exciting is to go to When we are done – I mean done the actual bound copies and leaf through the pages. done, gone, someone else will possess TRI-CITY RECORD LLC If there is a real time machine, it is to go to the “stacks” in the library and our possessions. That’s a 100% sure browse through the old newspapers. When you first open a bound issue, take dba Watervliet Record - Coloma Courier - Hartford News a second and breathe in the smell of times gone by. thing. Psalm 49 expresses this brutal 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Watervliet, MI 49098 truth. Also Jesus, speaking in Luke Those first issues of the Courier, Dayspring, and Record were printed with oil- 12:20, challenges us to keep it in per- (269) 463-6397 Fax 463-8329 based ink pressed into wood pulp newsprint by handset type. You will smell spective. Describing someone plan- E-mail [email protected] Online www.tricityrecord.com the ink and wood. You might hear the quiet mesh of gears as manpowered ning a prosperous future: “But God Karl Bayer, Publisher and Editor machined pressed out the news sheets. said to him, ‘Fool, This night your Amy Loshbough, Managing Editor Laurie Kibler, Copy Editor By the new century, technology made printing the paper a bit easier. The soul will be required of you; then Lacey Krohn, Social Media Editor Maryann Worl, Ad Sales smells of a 1900s paper may be the same of an 1800s sheet. But there is a new whose will those things be which you smell, molten lead. If it is quiet you might hear the clank and tinkle of the have provided?’” (NKJV) Someday it USPS669-340 permit for the Tri-City Record, a weekly newspaper Linotype casting lead type into sentences (slugs). The Linotype is a giant type- with periodical postage paid at Watervliet, Michigan, 49098. writer of sorts that eliminated the tedious hand setting of type. all goes away. Postmaster, please send address changes to: P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 So what can we do about it? We can Watervliet’s Wanda Lavelly was a lifelong resident who, as a young teenager, do our best with it while we have it. Errors... Please notify the Tri-City Record immediately would carry water from the village well to the Record office before going to Our best? Diversify with investment of any errors or omissions in the news or advertising content in school each morning in the 1930s. Then after school she would come back to in eternity. First be sure our sins are this issue. While the Tri-City Record endeavors to correct any the Record to clean the ink covered type and chases with a kerosene-soaked forgiven and that eternal life is legiti- errors or omissions that may occur, it cannot be held responsible rag. mately ours. Only then can we actual- for the same following the publication of the next issue. She told me she could still smell the ink and kerosene each time she stopped ly have a future and a hope when life’s Letters to the editor… The Tri-City Record welcomes all letters in the office. She gave me some of her pictures of working at the Record, done. Then invest in things that last to the editor. Please email to [email protected] or mail to the including one of Publisher Francis Case at his Chandler Printing Press. The forever. That means invest in people address at the top of this notice. Letters are subject to editing for length press and the stool Case is sitting on are at the Printshop of the North Berrien and in God’s Word. Matthew 6:19-21 and content, and will be published at the discretion of the editor. Historical Museum in Coloma. So are the 1918 Linotype and other printing encourages us to send assets ahead, All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address equipment of those days. where moths and rust don’t corrupt so that your authorship may be verified. Letter authorship identity may Plans are afoot this year to revamp the Watervliet Record Printshop on the and where thieves (or the market) be withheld by request, at the discretion of the editor. The publication museum grounds, exciting news indeed. When that project is completed it will be a good time to update the Record’s history. Hopefully that will include the can’t break through and steal. Those deadline for letters is 5 p.m., on Monday for that week’s issue. investments are safe. discovery of more old copies of the Watervliet Record. 6 Tri-City Record January 10, 2019 home. Brown Funeral Home and Their post on January 7, 2019 stated Cremation Service, Niles as follows: “If anyone has any infor- Community Linda T. Bachus, 69, of Branch MI mation regarding the whereabouts of CHARLES RICHARD JARVIS dren Aimee, Jamie, Adam, Jim, Scott, died Jan. 3, 2019. Beacon Cremation Jaci Duncan (14), please call or mes- ladies’ Bible study Charles’ life began Nov. 25, 1925 in and Ashley; 11 great-grandchildren; a & Funeral Services, Pere Marquette sage Watervliet Police Department. Riverside, Michigan.Tr i His-City passion Area for sister Obituaries Ella Stubelt; and many nieces Chapel, Ludington MI. She has been missing since starting Jan. 14 at work started at the and nephews. 01/02/2019 at approximately 2200hrs. age of 10; he ped- Charles died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. We believe she left voluntarily and is The Shore Church aled papers until His wife and love of his life Mary, his known to run away from home. It’s he got a job work- daughter Karen Pendleton, a great- Police believed she may be with a Casey in St. Joseph The Shore Church, 623 Church Street ing at Old’s Dairy great-grandson Liam Warner, and Carter (31) who resides in Dowagiac. in St. Joseph will begin a new commu- where he rode his three siblings Brian Jarvis, Marie Reports We’ve made contact with several nity ladies’ Bible study on Monday, bike to work. Schmaltz, and Rita Radtke precede By Annette Christie agencies to keep an eye out for the Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m. The study led by Charles then Charles in death. both of them. Again, if anyone has any Watervliet woman injured Mary Hester is based on the book, worked alongside Funeral services will be celebrated information please do not hesitate to in single car accident “Change your Mind, Change your his mother pedal- Thursday, Jan. 10 at 11:00 a.m. at St. call or message.” A 29-year-old Watervliet female was Life”. ing fruits and vegetables. All of those Paul’s United Church of Christ in Photos of Jaci, Casey, and Jaci’s dog injured in a single vehicle personal All are invited. For more information opportunities just lead up to him being Bainbridge Township. Burial will fol- that she took with her can be found on injury crash on January 6 in Van call 269-208-7545. old enough to work alongside his low in St. Paul’s Cemetery. You are Buren County. the Watervliet Police Department father; first in the shoe repair store, invited to leave a message of comfort Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel E. Facebook page. then on his father’s 80-acre farm, and for Charles’ family at hutchinsfuner- Abbott reports that on January 6, 2019 eventually as a painter for Jarvis & al.com. at approximately 2:16 a.m., deputies Nesbitt’s Senate Sons Painting. Charles enjoyed a 60 from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s WATERVLIET year career in painting. SUSAN KAY WEBER Office were dispatched to the 27000 ROYALTY office open and When he wasn’t working you could Susan Kay Weber, 74, passed away block of 60th Avenue for a report of an continued from Page 1 find Charles gardening and he was peacefully on injured woman knocking on a door. ready for business meant to them. known for his huge heads of sweet Sunday, Dec. 30, Upon arrival, deputies determined State Sen. Aric Nesbitt announced on The Master of Ceremony was Phil cabbage. One of Charles’ favorite 2018, with her sis- that the subject had been in a severe Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 that his Lansing McDonald. He is a graduate of Lake places to go was Farmer’s Country ter, cousin, and crash and her vehicle was located a office is open and ready to meet the Michigan Catholic High School and Club for lunch and he was a fixture of dear friends at her short distance away with significant needs of constituents in the 26th Albion College. He is the Sports St. Paul’s United Church of Christ for side. damage. The vehicle had crashed into Senate District. Director for Sports Radio 1400 WSJM over 70 years. Susie was born a wooded area, striking several trees. Nesbitt’s Lansing office is located in and Mid-West Family Broadcasting. Charles’ greatest joy came from his Dec. 7, 1944 to The vehicle was completely disabled Room 6100 of the Connie B. Binsfeld Co-representatives for loving family which includes two Floyd and Lois with airbag deployments. Office Building at 201 Townsend St., Mr. Watervliet sons, Richard (Michelle) Jarvis and Weber. She grew The driver was able to walk to a across from the Capitol. Nesbitt host- The escorts for the Miss Watervliet Kevin (Nancy) Jarvis; six grandchil- up in the small area of Bainbridge neighboring house, where police and ed an office open house on Jan. 9 and Pageant were none other than the two Township, the very place she would an ambulance were called to assist. constituents were welcomed to attend. Co-representatives for Mr. Watervliet continue to call home her whole life. The driver was transported to the hos- Nesbitt and his staff can be contacted who will be vying for the title of Mr. She graduated from Watervliet High pital for medical treatment. The crash at 517-373-0793, and by e-mail at Blossomtime. School in 1962. remains under investigation. [email protected]. Susie began working at a local bank Allen Chapin, 18, is a senior attend- The mailing address is Sen. Aric during her senior year and continued ing Watervliet High School as well as Nesbitt, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI We specialize in in banking for over 35 years. After her Pedestrian struck taking classes at the Van Buren Tech 48909. retirement, Susie devoted her time to and killed on I-94 Center. Following high school, he “I’m pleased to announce that my Cremation Only the care of both of her parents. Susie’s plans to attend Lake Superior State No embalming~No Casket office is open and my staff and I are life was one full of patience, generos- is Coloma man University where he will study ready to serve residents of the 26th $1095.00 On January 7, 2019 at approximately ity, selflessness, and a very deep and Homeland Security. District,” said Nesbitt, R-Lawton. “It 6:15 p.m., first responders were dis- Why Pay More kind love. Some would say that Susie He is involved in National Honor is a privilege to represent the hard- patched to eastbound I-94 at mile Society, Student Council, variety 1997 Meadowbrook Rd. was, no doubt, one of God’s angels on working people of Allegan, Kent and marker 34, in Benton Township, for a Earth. shows, and is on the football and track Van Buren counties in the state Senate Benton Harbor, MI reported vehicle hitting a person on In her spare time, you could find her teams. He is the son of Allen Chapin as we work to strengthen our econo- Phone 269-926-9440 the freeway. quietly cozied up by herself, with a and Ginnette Chapin. my, pay down debt, fix our roads and www.purelycremations.org Upon arrival, responders made con- book in hand, or spending time spoil- Derrick Burkhardt, 18, is a senior defend our West Michigan values.” tact with the 38-year-old female driver Subsidiary of Starks Family ing her nieces and nephews, who attending Watervliet High School. He Included in Friday’s announcement from Delton, Michigan, whom Funeral Homes always had an extra special place in is the son of Scott and Susie was the newly elected senator’s com- believed she hit a man crossing I-94. her heart. She enjoyed a simple, yet Burkhardt. plete staff list. Responders were able to locate the 33- very fulfilled, life. She was loved and In high school he has been involved “I’m proud of the team we’ve put year-old male who was struck by the admired and will be greatly missed by in football, wrestling, track, and vari- together to work very hard for the dis- vehicle. The identity of the man from everyone who had the pleasure of ety shows. trict,” Nesbitt said. “We are ready to Coloma was withheld pending notifi- knowing her. Following graduation, he plans to assist you, listen to your thoughts and cation of the family. Susie was preceded in death by her attend either Lake Michigan College ideas on issues facing the state and The pedestrian was pronounced dead mother, Lois Weber; grandparents, or Southwestern Michigan College to work to continue Michigan’s come- while on scene. Initial investigations Erwin and Iona Weber and Leonard study business. back.” appear as though the male was cross- and Martha Jewell; and one nephew, Miss Watervliet, Chapin, and Nesbitt’s staff includes Chief of Staff ing I-94 and was struck by a vehicle Ric Weber. Burkhardt will be representing the Joe Wicks — Joe has strong ties to traveling eastbound. Investigation at She is survived by her father, Floyd community of Watervliet in the Mr. West Michigan. He is originally from the scene suggests drugs and/or alco- Weber; brothers, Rolland (Betty) and Miss Blossomtime Pageants being Laketown Township in Allegan hol was not a contributing factor for Weber and Kim (Debbie) Weber; sis- held March 10 and 11. County and is a graduate of Hillsdale the driver. Investigation is ongoing as ter, Linda Alfieri; and many nieces College and Holland Christian High to why the victim was on the roadway and nephews. Coloma School. and his condition at the time of inci- A private memorial service will take As chief of staff, Joe’s responsibilities dent. place at a later date. Family and will encompass all aspects of manag- Assisting agencies include the friends wishing to make memorial ing a Senate office. The position Michigan State Police-Niles Post, donations in Susie’s name may do so Fraternal Order of Police Lodge places a special focus on serving con- Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, to: St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, F.O.P. stituents, organizing and managing Benton Township Police Department, 1650 N. Bainbridge Ctr. Rd., Friday Night Dinner staff and promoting the senator’s leg- Benton Township Fire Department, Watervliet MI 49098. islative priorities and committee activ- and Medic 1 Ambulance. 5-8pm ities. Additionally, Joe will act as Death Notices While officially the man’s name was Meatloaf, Mashed point person for all media inquiries. Joyce Sornsen, 74, of St. Joseph died not released, individuals on social Also included in Nesbitt’s staff is Dec. 31, 2018 at home. Starks & media identified him as Andre Potatoes, Green Beans, Legislative Director Ryan Studley — Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Machado. Services, St. Joseph Cole Slaw, Roll, & Ryan was born and raised in Eaton Janet Culbreath, 67, of Benton Dessert ... $9 each County and received his bachelor’s Harbor died Jan. 2, 2019 at Lakeland Guns stolen degree in political science and is now Medical Center, St. Joseph. Starks & 468-3432 completing his master’s in public from Hartford home 3470 Angling Rd.,Coloma administration from Western Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel E. Michigan University. Along with Joe, Services, St. Joseph Abbott reports that on January 7, Ryan will manage Nesbitt’s legislative Michael Joe Mangold, 71, of 2019, deputies were dispatched to a agenda and assist with the committees We are here to help Dowagiac died Dec. 31, 2018 at residence in the 63000 block of 54th he serves on. Avenue in Hartford for a reported with Constituent Relations and District break-in with several firearms miss- Hope all Director is Josh Przygocki — as a ing. your Salem graduate of Hillsdale College and cur- A shotgun, muzzleloader and a 9MM funeral rent resident of Paw Paw, Josh has Lutheran Church handgun were reported stolen in the Lutheran roots in Southwest Michigan. Josh and cremation needs break in. The break-in occurred and Preschool will work directly with constituents to sometime during the daytime hours on solve problems within state govern- Calvin & Leonard LCMS January 7, between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 Church ment and serve as Nesbitt’s district p.m. Funeral Homes director. 8 E. Main St., Hartford 621-4101 Anyone with any information is asked 269-468-6567 Scheduler is Greta Dreyer — Greta Gerald M. Birmele, Manager to please contact the Van Buren graduated from Eastern Michigan County Sheriff’s Department (269) WELS 222 E. St. Joseph St., Lawrence Worship 9:00am University, where she double majored 657-2006 or Silent Observer. 674-8131 Dale D. Leonard, Manager Sunday School & Worship 10:30am in political science and public rela- Bible Study 10:15am tions. Greta is responsible for coordi- Watervliet Police nating Nesbitt’s schedule and will act 269-621-3407 as a general office manager for the 275 Marvin St. asking for help to www.hopelutheranhartford.com office’s day-to-day business. If you’d Coloma, MI 49038 find Watervliet girl like to meet with the senator, or have a local event you’d like to get on his The Watervliet Police Department schedule, please contact Greta. took to social media in an attempt to 205 Bennet Ave. Plymouth reach the public for help in finding a Hartford, Mi 49057 Congregational missing Watervliet teen. Visit us on “The FriendlyChurch Church @ the corner of 1st Street & Red Arrow Hwy” the web 123 First Street - Watervliet, MI 49098 Larry G. Easton, Pastor 269 605-9348 tricityrecord.com Adult Sunday School Like us on 10:00 AM Facebook! Morning Worship 11:00 AM Call us to subscribe 269-463-6397 “An Independent, email Fundamental, Bible [email protected] Believing Fellowship” January 10, 2019 Tri-City Record 7 Watervliet Public Schools “Kute Kids”…

Calendar of THESE “KUTE KIDS” ARE... Adelyn Tyler and Preston Tyler, daugh- ter and son of James and Jessica Tyler of Watervliet. Preston has mis- Events taken his sister for the Christmas Tree and strung her with lights! Thursday, January 10 Proud grand and great-grandparents are Barb and Warren Tyler, Dan JV Girls/Boys Basketball at and Char Tyler, Val Garland, Ken and Becky Garland, Sandra Garland, Saugatuck, 5:30/7:00 p.m. COLOMA HIGH SCHOOL November 2018 Students of the Month! Maxine Mock and Mike and Mary Shotts. Friday, January 11 (From the left): Hannah Bryant - 12th Grade, Lilly Trapp - 11th Grade, North School Spirit Day; Freshman Blane Sutherland - 10th Grade, Brandon Brown - 9th Grade. Share a photo of Boys Basketball at River Valley, 4:30 your “Kute Kids” p.m.; Varsity Girls/Boys Basketball, This will be an opportunity for with your friends, Home vs. Saugatuck, 6:00/7:30 p.m. Coloma Purdue alumni and friends to meet fel- neighbors, and Saturday, January 12 low Boilermakers and learn about the relatives who read MS Wrestling Scrimmage at Berrien Community Purdue Alumni Association, the the Tri-City Springs, 8:00 a.m.; Varsity Wrestling Purdue Club of SW Michigan and its Record. Make at Fruitport HS Tournament, 9:00 a.m. Schools activities and mission. sure you write Monday, January 14 There will be a cash bar and free Calendar of your kids’ names Board of Education Meeting, HS pizza. Festivities start at 4:30 and end on the back of the Media Center, 6:00 p.m. at 6:30 p.m. More information can be Events picture and Tuesday, January 15 found at the club website Friday, January 11 include any other North School Choir Practice, 3:15 Purduealumni.org/SWMichigan. Varsity Girls/Boys Basketball at information about p.m.; Freshman Boys Basketball at RSVP to Brian_L_Conway@ Gobles, 6:00 p.m./7:30 p.m. it you would like Hackett, 4:00 p.m. Whirlpool.com by Tuesday, Jan. 22. Saturday, January 12 to see in the Wednesday, January 16 Varsity Wrestling at Mendon, 9:00 paper, including mom and dad, grandma and grandpa, and so on. Send the 1/2 Day, All Buildings - HS & MS a.m.; Middle School Wrestling at “original” photo to the Tri-City Record, P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 or Exams Spring Arbor Berrien Springs, 9:00 a.m. email it with your information to [email protected]. Pick up your Some 7th Grade White Basketball at Sunday, January 13 photo after it appears in the paper or include a stamped, self-addressed Paw Paw, 4:00 p.m.; 8th Grade Girls University Fall Bowling at M66 Bowl Battle of the envelope and we will mail it back to you. Maroon Basketball at Andrews, 4:00 Bakers, 9:00 a.m. p.m.; 7th Grade Girls Maroon 2018 Dean’s List Monday, January 14 Exactly 335 students made the Dean’s Basketball at Andrews, 5:00 p.m.; MS Bowling vs. Martin, 4:00 p.m. list for the fall 2018 semester at Girls White Basketball at Saugatuck, Where are your “Kute Kids”? Tuesday, January 15 Spring Arbor University including 5:00 & 6:00 p.m.; Varsity Wrestling at 9th Grade/ JV/ Varsity Boys Junior Sabrina M. Ball of Coloma. Delton-Kellogg, 6:00 p.m. Basketball vs. Benton Harbor at Spring Arbor University is a Christian Thursday, January 17 Home, 4:15 p.m./5:30 p.m./7:00 p.m. liberal arts university located in 1/2 Day, All Buildings - HS & MS Wednesday, January 16 Spring Arbor, Michigan. SAU offers Exams Bowling vs. Bronson, 3:30 p.m.; more than 70 majors and programs to Community Calendar Freshman Boys Basketball at Coloma, Varsity Competitive Cheer at undergraduate students. As a leader in Sponsored as a community service by 4:15 p.m.; JV Girls Basketball at Bloomingdale, 6:00 p.m.; Varsity adult and professional studies, Spring Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill Coloma, 5:30 p.m.; JV Boys Wrestling at Martin, 6:00 p.m. Arbor University continues to reach Send Community Calendar listings to: Basketball at Coloma, 7:00 p.m.; MS Thursday, January 17 out to working adults who wish to Girls Basketball Home vs. Benton Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098; 9th Grade Girls/ JV Girls/ JV Boys complete associate, bachelor’s or mas- Harbor, 5:00 & 6:15 p.m. Fax to (269) 463-8329; Basketball vs. Watervliet at Home, ter’s degrees. With programs offered Friday, January 18 or E-mail to [email protected] 4:15 p.m./5:20 p.m./7:00 p.m. throughout locations in Michigan, 1/2 Day, All Buildings - HS & MS Listings must be renewed weekly; the listings deadline Ohio and online, the University con- Exams for next week’s newspaper is 12:00 noon on Tuesday tinues to meet the growing needs of its Varsity Girls Basketball Home vs. Purdue Club to students. Coloma, 6:00 & 7:30 p.m. Spring Arbor University helps stu- Saturday, January 19 Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m.-noon “NATURE KIDS PRO- hold Meet & dents pursue wisdom by offering an Varsity Wrestling at Marcellus GRAM” for ages 7-12 at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center education grounded in a mission state- Tournament, 9:00 a.m.; JV Girls Rd., Benton Harbor. Program will have projects to help kids learn Greet Jan. 24 ment known as “The Concept:” Basketball Home vs. Hartford, 2:00 The Purdue Club of SW Michigan Spring Arbor University is a commu- about being a naturalist. Call 927-4832 to register. p.m.; JV Boys Basketball Home vs. will hold a Meet & Greet for all nity of learners distinguished by their Tuesday, Jan. 15, 6 p.m. “ORGANIZATION MEETING” of the Hartford, 3:30 p.m.; Varsity Girls Purdue alumni and students on lifelong involvement in the study and Watervliet Independence Day Celebration 2019 committee at the Basketball Home vs. Hartford, 5:30 Thursday, Jan. 24 at Silver Beach application of the liberal arts, total Tri-City Record office, 138 N. Main St., Watervliet. Open to all p.m.; Varsity Boys Basketball Home Pizza on the upper level. Silver Beach commitment to Jesus Christ as the per- vs. Hartford, 7:15 p.m. Pizza is located at 410 Vine St. in St. interested community members & anyone wanting to volunteer. spective for learning, and critical par- Joseph. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m. “HISTORY TRIVIA NIGHT” at North ticipation in the contemporary world. Berrien Historical Museum, 300 Coloma Ave. Teams of 5 or 6 per- sons; U.S., Michigan & local history; prizes to be awarded from local businesses; no RSVP required. Call 468-3330 for more infor- mation. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. “RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE” at Caretel Inns of Lakeland, 3905 Lorraine Path, St. Joseph. Call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule an appointment. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. “TRUSCOTT BOATS LECTURE” at Michigan Maritime Museum, 260 Dyckman Ave., South Haven by Jennifer Richmond-Ananbeh from the Heritage Museum in St. Joe. Visit www.michiganmaritimemuseum.org /events or call 269-637-8078 for more information. Thursday, Jan. 24, 6:30-8 p.m. “BEGINNING GENEALOGY” presentation by Carole Kiernan at the Watervliet District Library. Refreshments will be served Friday, Jan. 25, noon-5:45 p.m. “RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE” at Hartford Federated Church, 65418 Red Arrow Hwy. Call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule an appointment. Monday, Jan. 28, 6-8 p.m. “HARTFORD REC BASEBALL/ SOFTBALL SIGN UP” at Redwood Elementary School main entrance. For more information, visit www.hartfordrecreation.org Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6-8 p.m. “HARTFORD REC BASEBALL/ SOFTBALL SIGN UP” at Redwood Elementary School main entrance. For more information, visit www.hartfordrecreation.org February 16-17, 2019 “WINTER FREE FISHING WEEK- END” visit www.michigan.gov/freefishing Thursday, Mar. 7, 6-8 p.m. “HARTFORD REC BASEBALL/ SOFTBALL SIGN UP” at Redwood Elementary School main entrance. For more information, visit www.hartfordrecreation.org Mondays, 7 p.m. “PUB THEOLOGY” at Arclight Brewery. Public is invited to join in discussions hosted by St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. Thursdays, 6 – 10 p.m. “TRAP SHOOTING” at the Coloma Rod & Gun Club. Second Thursday of each month, 3 – 5 p.m. “BERRIEN COUNTY PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP” at Lakeland Healthcare Frederick S. Upton Education Center rooms 5 & 6, 1234 Napier Ave. For info, contact Michigan Parkinson Foundation at 800-852-9781 or [email protected].

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Such other and further mat- Township Clerk at the Township Hall Individuals with disabilities requiring PLEASE TAKE FURTHER ters as may be properly before the address below up to the date of the auxiliary aids or services should con- WANTPublic ADS Notices andNOTICE W athatnt any Ads owner in default of Planning Commission. hearing and may be further received tact the Keeler Township Clerk at the For sale, for rent, help wanted, the foregoing obligation to cut shall Anyone interested in reviewing the by the Planning Commission at the address or telephone number listed lost & found, work wanted, also be subject to a civil fine of up to proposed text amendments, the hearing. below. personal announcements, $500 for each violation. Such cutting thank-you notes, etc. Township Zoning Map or the All interested persons are invited to be KEELER TOWNSHIP PLANNING obligation shall not apply to fields Township’s Zoning Ordinance may present at the aforesaid time and COMMISSION $13.00 per ad of 25 words. devoted to growing any small grain or make inquiry of the undersigned up place. By: Carl Davis, Township Clerk Add 10 cents/word over 25 words. vegetable crop. until the time of said hearing and may Keeler Township will provide neces- 64121 Territorial Road, W Repeat same ad for $2 less. This notice is published in accordance further examine the same at said pub- sary reasonable auxiliary aids and Hartford, MI 49057-9613 Add $2 to border want ad. with said Public Act and Ordinance by lic hearing. The Township Zoning services, such as signers for the hear- (269) 621-6481 Add $2 for tear sheet. order of the Keeler Township Board. Ordinance and map can also be ing impaired and audio tapes of print- www.keelertownship.org www.keelertownship.org accessed at www.keelertownship.org. ed material being considered at the (01-10-2019 TCR) Ad must be paid in advance (01-10-2019 TCR) AD PLACEMENT DEADLINE IS NOON ON TUESDAY! News and Newsmakers of 2018 revisited... continued from last week Tri-City Record NOTICE OF 138 N. Main St., Box 7 Watervliet, MI 49098 CREDITORS Decendent’s Trust (269) 463-6397 Fax 463-8329 TO ALL CREDITORS E-mail [email protected] NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The Credit Card Payment Accepted deceased Settlor, Joseph Dubitz, Jr., who lived at 4184 Territorial Road, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 49022, SS Sign up for spring # XXX-XX-3360, died November 27, orchard removal 2018. No probate estate has been COLOMA HIGH SCHOOL TOP TEN GRADUATES opened for Joseph Dubitz, Jr. there is were introduced in the May 17 issue of the Tri-City Record no Personal Representative of the Settlor’s probate estate to whom By Angela Stair Letters of Authority have been issued. In the first weeks of the New Year it Creditors of the deceased Settlor are is an annual tradition of the Tri-City notified that all claims again the Record to recall the headline stories Joseph Dubitz, Jr. Revocable Trust of this past year. call 269-757-6630 u/t/a dated August 23, 2018 and/or Following the News and Joseph Dubitz, Jr. individually, will be Newsmakers feature, the Record will forever barred unless presented to publish noteworthy stories and pho- WATERVLIET Thalia N. Bertuca, Successor Co- tos from the Press Box columns of CHARTER Trustee, at 4719 Paw Paw Lake Road, 2018. Coloma, Michigan, 49038 and/or John Complete pages of each issue are TOWNSHIP A. Bertuca, successor Co-Trustee at archived at www.tricityrecord.com. An equal opportunity provider 4719 Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma, They are also available for viewing and employer on the Coloma Public Library web- Michigan 49038 within 4 months after THE HARTFORD HIGH SCHOOL TOP TEN GRADUATES site resources in newspaper archives MEETING SYNOPSIS the date of publication of this Notice. were introduced at the Hartford Lions Club Honors Banquet and at colomapubliclibrary.net. December 17, 2018 Notice is further given that the assets reported in the Tri-City Record, May 17 issue Reports: Minutes, Treasurer, of this Trust will be thereafter Continued from last week… Payables, Police, Treatment Plant, assigned and distributed to the persons Fire Board, County. entitled to the trust assets thereof. MAY Old Business: Parks & Rec Plan, January 2, 2019 What is that building? A store? Committee appointments, Medical Thalia N. or John A. Bertuca, Bakery? Furniture shop? Influx of Marihuana meeting. Co-successor Trustees Amish families results in spurt of New Business: Treatment Plant bond, 4719 Paw Paw Lake Rd. building in Hartford area The Amish people moving into the Fuel tanks, equipment purchase. Coloma, Michigan 49038 area are having a large impact on the Approved: Minutes, Treasurer’s community. The positive impact of Report, Payables, Committee appoint- F. Ronald Postelli P19029 these hard-working people has ments, fuel tank purchase, equipment 170 N. Paw Paw Street, PO Box 295 touched us all in some way. The new purchase. Coloma, MI 49038 homes, barns and cleaned farm lands Announcements: next meeting; holi- (269) 468-3070 (01-10-2019 TCR) are but a few changes noted. The large day closings; budget workshop, Parks building on Red Arrow Highway just & Rec Public Hearing. THE WATERVLIET HIGH SCHOOL TOP TEN GRADUATES east of Hartford is the latest change Adjournment. TOWNSHIP OF were introduced in the May 31 issue of the Tri-City Record that has everyone talking and specu- Respectfully submitted, lating. fund-raiser sponsored by the Issue #22, May 31 Patricia Bambrick, Clerk KEELER What is that building? It will be a Leukemia and Lymphoma Society; Welcome to Summer in the Tri- (01-10-2019 TCR) VAN BUREN metal shop where the Amish will both 6th and 8th grade students Cities features in this issue. COUNTY, MICHIGAN make the red siding (among other exceeded their goals. The Tri-City Community remem- PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING things) that they use on the barns they North Berrien Historical Society bers its heroes on Memorial Day. WATERVLIET build. Like everyone else, the weather presents the German POW North Berrien Historical Museum COMMISSION has hampered their work and though Experience in Michigan. hosts field trips for Coloma CHARTER PUBLIC HEARING they planned to have it completed and Issue #20, May 17 Elementary students. in operation by May, they are now Departing City Clerk gives last Pauline Wendzel, candidate for TOWNSHIP report; 10% rate increases included State Representative of the 79th The Watervliet Charter Township NOTICE looking at June or possibly July. in proposed Watervliet budget. District, kicks off campaign at Board will hold a public hearing on On May 26 the Amish held a “Meet Ten win highest scholastic honors Arclight Brewery in Watervliet. the proposed Parks and Recreation TO: THE RESIDENTS AND and Greet” for the public where they in Coloma High School Graduating Memorial Day services in the Tri- Plan for 2019-2023 on January 30, PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE were able to interact with the local Class. Cities well attended. 2019 at 3:00PM at the Township Hall, TOWNSHIP OF KEELER, VAN communities and introduce them to A Grand Mom, indeed! Sharon Watervliet City Commission works 4959 M-140, Watervliet, MI 49098. BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN, the various crafts, bakery, and manu- Elston is the Tri-City Record’s Best on filling vacancies; hires clerk can- The draft plan is available for inspec- AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED facturing that will be going on in the Mom for 2018. didate as temporary office help. tion at the Township Hall. All persons PERSONS: future as the different workers come Watervliet & Hartford athletes Coloma American Legion Auxiliary will have the opportunity to be heard PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the into the area. make all-star team. holding sale this weekend to benefit at the hearing. Keeler Township Planning Hot Dog! Weinermobile makes a veterans. (01-10-2019 TCR) Commission will conduct a public OTHER MAY NEWS hearing and meeting on January 22, Issue #18, May 3 stop in Coloma. 2019 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Planning Commission packs Hartford Lions present 2018 com- JUNE TOWNSHIP OF Keeler Township Hall, 64121 Watervliet City Hall in medical munity honors. Hartford City approves medical KEELER Territorial Road W., within the marijuana discussion: vacant bank Watervliet School Board holds final marijuana dispensary application; Township, to consider the following: building on Main Street eyed. meeting before classes end for year; 42-page Med+Leaf application now VAN BUREN 1. Proposed text amendments Tuesday votes: Coloma and honors board member Bodfish for goes to the State COUNTY, MICHIGAN to the Township Zoning Ordinance Watervliet school districts have 10 years of service to the school dis- It has been well over a year since trict. Med+Leaf began the application NOTICE OF regarding the following items: millage tax proposals on May 8 bal- i. Addition of solar energy def- lot. Hartford Schools holds special ses- process, but at the June 25 business OBLIGATION TO CUT initions to Section 2.19. With spring comes Blossomtime; sion for marketing consultation. meeting the Hartford City WEEDS ii. Deletion of Section 3.06 (A) weeklong celebration opens with Medical marijuana site discussion Commission unanimously approved TO: THE RESIDENTS AND regarding projections into yards Blessing of the Blossoms on Sunday will be continued by Watervliet the application paving the way for the PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE iii. Amendment of Section and features Grand Parade on planners Monday. first medical marijuana related busi- TOWNSHIP OF KEELER, VAN 3.00(B) regarding height exceptions Saturday. Girl Scout raises funds for start of ness within city limits. BUREN COUNTY, MICHIGAN iv. Add subsections U (ground Hartford Commission finds revised Coloma Township dog park. Doug VonKoenig, senior member of AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED mounted solar system) and V (com- dispensary site application incom- Issue #21, May 24 the Med+Leaf ownership team, com- PERSON. mercial solar energy system) as spe- plete. Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet mented by thanking the Commission PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that in cial land uses to Section 5.02 Casey’s General Store Grand helping you get the care you need for working through the process and accordance with Michigan Public Act v. Add subsection K (ground Opening celebrated in Watervliet. when you need it. reminded them of his personal prom- 359 of 1941, as amended, and mounted solar system) as a special Hartford Schools might benefit Planning Commission says no to ise made several months ago to do all Township Ordinance No. 12-06-2016 land use to Section 6.02. from county enhancement millage. medical marijuana in City of in his power to be the “best darned all weeds in excess of 15 inches in vi. Add subsections J (ground Issue #19, May 10 Watervliet. small business” in town. height within platted subdivisions, mounted solar system) and K (com- Grand day for the Blossomtime Watervliet Township residents Legal issues with the city’s ordinance including vacant lots; on unplatted mercial solar energy system) as spe- Grand Floral Parade; Hartford want to keep park off the radar of over Med+Leaf’s preferred site at 11 lands with a dwelling or other occu- cial land uses to Section 13.02. wins Sweepstakes Award again. visitors. West Main led eventually to a lease of pied building thereon; and on all vii. Add new subsection LL, Arson is suspected in a fire that Berrien County Treasurer partner- property at 307 W. Main adjacent to parcels of land along improved streets Solar Energy Collector, to Section occurred shortly after midnight ing with financial institutions to the east end of the Family Dollar in common usage, regardless of 15.06, Special Land Use Standards. Monday, May 8 at the Dollar launch tax savings accounts. Store. whether there is a dwelling located viii. Amend Section 16.05 to add, General Store in Hartford. Coloma Lions Club Challenge With local approval secured, thereon; must be cut to a depth of 165 revise and delete sign definitions. Coloma and Watervliet voters Grant for Amicus Dog Park has Med+Leaf now can submit to the state feet by May 1st of 2019 and must ix. Amend Section 16.06 to approve schools’ millage. been met, presents check for $500 of Michigan. Alex VonKoenig says remain cut throughout the balance amend General Sign Provisions Watervliet City Clerk leaving. donation. the initial application is 42 pages long. of said year by the owner or tenant requirements. Congratulations and best wishes to Bainbridge Township approves Current backlog at the state level is in in charge of the premises. In default x. Amend Section 16.07 the Hartford High School Varsity road work projects and computer the neighborhood of 4-6 months. thereof; regarding provisions for exempted Softball Team, you are always win- server update. Realistically Med+Leaf hopes to open NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that signs. ners with us! Seymour Boyer is Watervliet sometime around the end of the year. the Township of Keeler may enter the xi. Amend Section 16.08 Keeler Township discusses ballot Cemetery’s only Civil War casualty. premises and cut the same as frequent- regarding provisions for non-con- placement for police, fire and road Coloma American Legion OTHER JUNE NEWS ly as necessary during 2019 to comply forming and/or illegal signs and millage renewals. Auxiliary, Unit 362, to hold Poppy Issue #23, June 7 with the foregoing regulations and accessory signs to non-conforming Tri-Cities well represented in the Drive this week. Matthew Davis is CHS Green and may charge the cost thereof against uses. Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade. Michigan Attorney General Bill Gold Award winner. the property owner and for collection xii. Amend Section 16.10 to add Successful coin collection… Schuette speaks of State jobs pro- Ellie Troyer and Ryan Chisek may place the amount upon the next provisions for ECM signs and to Coloma Junior High students par- gram to students at Hartford High See NEWS & NEWSMAKERS tax roll of the Township as a tax lien remove content based regulations. ticipated in Pennies for Patients School. continued on Page 12 wood lakes (St. Joseph/ Cass counties), January 10, 2019 Tri-City Record 9 Devil’s Lake (Lenawee), Lake St. Hunting & Clair. SW MI Horticultural Northern pike: U.P. – Blind Sucker Coloma Rod & Days pre-registration Fishing Reports Flooding (Luce Co.), Milakokia Lake By Angie Stair (Mackinac Co.), Les Chenaux Islands Gun Club deadline near 621-4329 [email protected] (Mackinac Co.); No. Lower Peninsula The Coloma Rod & Gun Club will The Michigan Grape Society and – Fletcher Floodwaters (Alpena Co.), hold their monthly CCW Class on Sat- Michigan State University Extension sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake Crystal Lake (Benzie Co.), Higgins urday, Jan. 12, 2019. The class is in partnership with Lake Michigan in Cheboygan County – will start at 8 Lake (Roscommon Co.); So. Lower taught by a certified NRA and RSO in- College will host the annual Southwest Fishing a.m., Saturday, February 2. The 2019 Peninsula – Wabasis Lake (Kent Co.), structor and the cost of the class is Michigan Horticultural Days confer- Governor Gretchen Whitmer an- total season limit on Black Lake is Lake Orion (Oakland Co.), Lake St. $105. For more information or to be ence February 6 and 7 at Lake Michi- nounced appointments for several state seven lake sturgeons. To reduce the Clair. put on the list, please call (269) 621- gan College’s Mendel Center, 2755 E. agencies, including Daniel Eichinger, chance of exceeding that limit, officials Walleye: U.P. – AuTrain Lake (Alger 3370. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor, Michigan. who joins the Department of Natural will close the season if one of two sce- Co.), Big Manistique Lake (Mackinac Registration begins at 8 a.m. both days Resources (DNR) as the department’s narios occurs; the sixth fish is har- Co.); No. Lower Peninsula – Burt & and all educational sessions begin at 9 new director. vested; five fish have been harvested at Black lakes (Cheboygan Co.), Hub- Watervliet Rod & a.m. There will be educational sessions Eichinger most recently served as ex- the end of any fishing day. bard Lake (Alcona Co.), Lake St. on tree fruits, vegetables, blueberries ecutive director of Michigan United Daily season fishing hours are 8 a.m. Helen & Houghton Lake (Roscommon Gun Club and grapes on both days. The event Conservation Clubs, the nation’s most to 2 p.m. The season will end either at Co.), Lake Charlevoix (Charlevoix The Watervliet Rod and Gun Club will also features a trade show. Restricted effective state-based conservation or- 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 6, or Co.); So. Lower Peninsula – Gun Lake hold their monthly CCW classes on use pesticide recertification credits ganization. when one of the above scenarios is (Allegan/ Berry counties), Union Lake January 10 and 12, 2019. The cost of have been requested. “Conservation is a team sport,” met, at which point DNR personnel on (Oakland Co.), Lake St. Clair. the class is $100. They will have a Pre-registration cost is $45 per person Eichinger said. “I look forward to the lake will notify anglers to immedi- lawyer explaining the law pertaining to and includes lunch for both days. Reg- working with our partners to continue ately stop fishing for lake sturgeon. concealed carry during class. Please istrations postmarked after Monday, the thoughtful stewardship of the ex- Questions? Call the DNR’s Gaylord Hunting call (269) 468-3837 or (269) 470-9191 January 14, 2019 and at the door, will traordinary natural and cultural re- Customer Service Center at 989-732- Looking to get your young hunter out for more information. be $60 per person. Mail registration to: sources that so deeply define us as 3541. this winter? A youth small game hunt Michigan Grape Society, P.O. Box 151, Michiganders.” Where to go ice fishing to target a few is planned for Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Baroda, MI 49101, Attention: Allen The week ahead is bringing a nice cold specific species, including bluegill, Flat River State Game Area in Belding. Zelmer. Make checks payable to spell with nights down in the 20s, so northern pike and/ or walleye? Here This free event will be held at the Michigan Grape Society. For registra- maybe some ice will start forming are some spots where they can be Belding Sportsman’s Club, located at tion information only, please call Allen again. If the ice wished for develops be found. 10651 Youngman Road. Breakfast will Alignment - Brakes Zelmer at 269-870-5265. To view pro- very cautious going out on it and use a Bluegill: U.P. - East Lake (Luce start at 7:30 a.m., and lunch will also Tires - Exhaust gram details of specific presentations, spud to test the ice for each step taken. County) & Groveland Mine Ponds be provided. Raffle prizes will be General go to canr.msu.edu/swmrec (look Anglers fishing from shores on local (Dickinson Co.); No. Lower Peninsula available for youth hunters. under Resources and Reports). lakes and rivers are catching some fish. – Lake St. Helen & Houghton Lake All parties must have at least one Service This cold coming in should help with (Roscommon Co.), Fletcher Floodwa- hunter under the age of 17. Preregistra- and Repair the bite. ters (Alpena Co.), Paradise Lake tion is required before January 15. One of Michigan’s most anticipated (Emmet Co.); So. Lower Peninsula – Please call 616-794-2658 to save a angling opportunities – the annual lake Corey/ Pleasant/ Clear/ Long/ Har- spot. State parks in southern Michigan will host a number of volunteer stewardship workdays in January. Work days will ertified take place: Saturday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m. C NatureBy Eileen Carlson, Naturalist Notebook to 1 p.m. at Fort Custer Recreation John’s & Carolyn Sundquist, Naturalist Area (Kalamazoo Co.); Sunday, Jan. uto VINYL 927-4832 [email protected] 20, 1 to 4 p.m. at Warren Dunes State A Park, (Berrien County); Saturday, Jan. REPLACEMENTGlass 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Highland Recre- Sarett Nature Center is located at WINDOWS ation Area (Oakland Co.); Sunday, Jan epair Custom Mirrors 2300 Benton Center Road R 27, 1 to 4 p.m. at Warren Dunes State Full Line Glass Shop near the intersection of Park (Berrien County). 468-5555 Screen Repairs Red Arrow Hwy. and I-196 More information about volunteer Open Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30 Winter hiking can be a great time to created by the wasps mixing chewed stewardship workdays, including a cal- DOWNTOWN COLOMA endar of opportunities is available at VISA & MASTER CARD ACCEPTED 271 Paw Paw St. observe nature. On a walk in the woods wood pulp and a secretion from their Coloma or even in your yard, a unique harmless labial glands. When the queen emerges www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers. 468-4227 winter find could be a bald-faced hor- from her overwintering spot in the net nest or other spring, she starts with a single layer of aerial wasp nest. cells where eggs will be laid, with a Please share your While their com- few layers of paper surrounding it. Brookfield Chrysler mon name leads The nest increases in size when the hunting and fishing one to believe they newly emerged worker wasps eat away trophy pictures with the Lube - Oil - Filter are a hornet, the inner layers of the shell and add most passenger cars & light trucks dolichovespula this material along with new material readers of the maculata are clas- to the outside. Depending on the wood sified as a wasp. source, colors of the nests are grayish Tri-City These native wasps can deliver a sting to brown. (269)927-6600 if disturbed. Kids ages 7-12 who are interested in Record No appointment needed! Most people don’t know they are nature can join a naturalist Saturday, Email to around until the leaves fall off the trees January 12 from 10 a.m. to noon and [email protected] Brookfield Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram and the uninhabited nest is left to have fun with projects to help you 1845 Pipestone Rd. Benton Harbor decay. The nests are fun to find and ex- learn about being a naturalist. Please or call 463-NEWS amine (in the winter). call (269) 927-4832 to register. www.brookfieldchrysler.net The papery layers, called carton, are 10 Tri-City Record January 10, 2019 Spartan wrestler in 1:24. The loss meant Terry would be wrestling for Tri-City Area Sports either fifth or sixth place in round six, and after defeating David Hosack- Frizzell of Vermontville Maple Valley by decision, 6-1, a fifth place finish was sealed. View from the Finishing in sixth place at 215 pounds was Josue Pineda. Pineda wrestled in a total of four matches, going 1-3 on the day. Like Foerster and Terry, he Please Pressshare your sports Boxnews, photos, and received a bye in the first round. He matched up against Watervliet’s opinions with the Tri-City Record at Matt Melcher in the second round of action, but fell to the eventual tourna- [email protected] ment runner-up by pin just :53 into the match. previous game against Saugatuck. He After receiving another bye in the also helped in every other category by third round, he matched up against Coloma adding five rebounds, five assists, and another Watervliet wrestler, Parker Press Box five steals, and a perfect 10-10 at the Lanning, in the fourth round. This charity stripe. time, however, the Indian wrestler got This game turned out to be a very By Dave Vollrath the better of the Panther wrestler, with physical contest with both teams Pineda pinning Lanning in 1:14. working very hard on both ends of the In the fifth round, Pineda wrestled Coloma Comet boys win 4th in a floor. With the physicality came no against Nick Martin of Vermontville row, defeating Brandywine 79-75 shortage of fouls called, and the Maple Valley and suffered defeat, The Coloma Comet boys’ basketball Comets actually won the game at the with Martin winning by pin at 2:40. team came back from Christmas line as they hit on 20 of 24 free throws The loss meant Pineda would be break, and had one of their biggest on the night. Brandywine made a wrestling for either fifth or sixth place tests of the year in a home matchup respectable 11-14. in the final round of action. In the with an undefeated 7-0 Brandywine Coloma hit on 11 3-pointers with deciding match, he was pinned by Bobcat team. Led by their All State Goodline knocking down six of those. Noah Gray of Climax-Scotts/Martin point guard Zach Goodline, they Phil Caldwell hit on four and Drew in 1:22, sealing sixth place in the passed this test with flying colors and Goodline added one trey. Brandywine process. handed Brandywine their first loss of also had some long range success hit- Two other Indian wrestlers, Ruxlur the year, scoring a 79-75 victory. ting on eight from beyond the arc. Kamonlaseth and Uberth Morales, For the second game in a row The Comets, with Zach G. scoring the also competed in the tournament; Goodline set a career high by scoring first eight points, jumped out to a 22- however, both wrestlers finished 0-2 44 points; he scored 43 points in his 20 first quarter lead. He finished the on the day. quarter with 16. Coloma continued to Kamonlaseth lost to Isaiah Yazel of build on that lead, and had a 6-point Watervliet by pin just :57 into their Press Box lead midway through the second quar- match. After receiving a bye in the ter. Brandywine would not let the second round, he faced off against Player of the Comets get too far ahead, and with a Dillon Jorgensen of Vermontville balanced scoring attack that had four Maple Valley in the third round, where Week! players finish in double figures, kept he fell, once more by pin, in 2:59, end- pace and the teams headed into the ing his tournament. By John Oliphant locker rooms at halftime with Coloma Morales received a first round bye This week’s Tri-City Record leading 40-35. and then suffered back-to-back losses Press Box Player of the Week is The Bobcats came out after halftime to end his day. In round two, he Watervliet’s Trever Pelton. A jun- and looked every bit of a team that TWO OF FORTY-FOUR… Zach Goodline goes to the rim Friday night as matched up against Nick Martin of ior captain on the wrestling team, was undefeated and didn’t want to Coloma hosted Brandywine. The Comets topped the Bobcats 79-75. Vermontville Maple Valley, and was Trever leads lose their first game on this night. Goodline posted a team-high 44 points for Coloma. pinned in just :44. His day was offi- the Panthers They outscored Coloma 21-11 in the (TCR photo by Kristy Noack) cially concluded in the consolation with an 18-2 third quarter, and hitting a 3-pointer at bracket by Noah Gray of Climax- r e c o r d . the buzzer led by 5. Scotts/Martin, who pinned him in Thirteen of The Bobcats then started the 4th quar- 1:19. those wins ter hitting on another three and took came away with a 16-16 tie against Finishing in fifth place at 189 pounds This week, Hartford hosted the first are by pin, their biggest lead of the night 59-51. Parchment. Jon Swetay led Coloma for Hartford was James Terry. Terry of two home meets. On Wednesday, with 11 of Phil Caldwell quickly cut that lead with games of 172 and 212 for a 384 wrestled in a total of five matches, Jan. 9 they welcomed Eau Claire, them coming back to five by hitting a 3-pointer of total. Charlie Cullitan added a 354 going 3-2 on the day. He received a Marcellus and Mendon to Indian in the first his own. total. bye in the first round, setting up a Gymnasium for Southwest 10 period. Then, as he has for the last three wins, The Comet girls improved to 7-0 on matchup with Alex Denney of Athens; Conference action. They wrestled in a He recently won the 112-pound Zach G. took control of the game and the season with a 30-0 whitewashing it was Denney that would get the win, pair of duals, taking on the Wildcats brackets at both Climax-Scotts led the Comets back. He hit a pair of of Parchment, also bowled at Kelley’s pinning Terry in 3:52. and the Hornets. and Martin tournaments, dominat- 3’s and added a free throw. Coloma on Monday. Leading the way for the He moved to the consolation bracket On Saturday, Jan. 12, the team will ing his opponents and leaving no took the lead by six with about 4:30 Comet gals was Emily Feldton who from there, but picked up back-to- compete in the Parchment Super doubt who was the best in his left in the game. The Comets kept shot a single game of 201, and Paige back victories in rounds three and Duals. The eight-team event will fea- weight class. Brandywine at arm’s length for the Burgess who pounded out a 197. four. In round three, Terry pinned ture the Indians and the host Panthers, Trever was a MHSAA state tour- next four minutes, and with 32 sec- Marie Butz of Marcellus in just :55, nament qualifier and SAC First onds left, Michael Dancer took a full then followed that up with another Team All-Conference in 2018, and court pass for a layup bringing the victory, also by pin, over Robbie expects to get back to Ford Field score to 78-72. Hartford Bostater of Pittsford, in 2:02. See PRESS BOX again this year where his goal is to The Bobcats came right back with a In round five, he came up against win some matches and earn a three-pointer to again cut the lead to Press Box Andrew Miller of Battle Creek continued on Page 11 medal. He has 89 wins in his three with 15 seconds left. Dancer hit Lakeview, and was pinned by the career so far, and is poised to join one of two from the free throw line, By Jerrod Birmele the exclusive 100-win club later and following a missed three by the this month. Bobcats, Coloma walked off with the Trever started wrestling in the victory. Hartford Wrestling grapples MYWAY program when he was Following the game Coloma coach, way to 10th place at from eight years old. Last year he was Paul Marfia, was happy about the vic- Jim Wade Family Classic the state champion in his age tory but stated that, “We still have a On Saturday, Dec. 29, the Hartford group and runner-up the year lot to learn about not fouling at the end Indian Wrestling team traveled east to before. of games, and executing better.” Climax to compete in the 13-team Jim He is also a member of the Coloma was also the better team han- Wade Family Classic Wrestling WŽǁĞƌ>ŝŌĂŶĚZĞĐůŝŶĞƌ Panther cross country and track dling the ball as they won the turnover Invitational. The Indian grapplers ŚĂŝƌƐďLJ starting at teams. This past season he was a battle by a count of 24-8. were more than ready to return to the Experience The Line of regional qualifier in cross country Phil Caldwell finished the game with mats; after all, they had not wrestled $699 and SAC All-Conference 15 points, Drew Goodline had five, in competition since a Southwest 10 Honorable Mention. and Mike Dancer and Jackson Hodges Conference meet at Bangor all the Trever carries a 3.9 GPA, and his each chipped in with four points. way back on Dec. 12. favorite class is AP Biology. His Coloma’s next game will take them Despite not having a lot of wrestlers teachers say he is a conscientious back on the road as they travel to at their disposal, which is vital to suc- Nearly all of our recliners, sofas & chairs are proudly BORN IN THE USA built in the USA of domestic and imported materials. student, has excellent academic Gobles on Friday, Jan. 11. cess in team events, each individual Available in Small to Extra Large Sizes ability and a fabulous work ethic. Comet girls lose to on the team is working hard, wrestling He volunteers his time at the Brandywine 67-23 hard, and getting better every day. YOUR CHOICE Hanson Hospice Center, and plans The Coloma Comet girls’ basketball This meet would provide valuable RECLINERS to attend Grand Valley State team did not fare as well as the boys, insight to Head Coach Matthew University where he’ll major in and lost by a 67-23 score. The Comets $ Nilson about how his team can per- 399ea. physician assistant studies to had trouble knocking down shots form on an individual basis, especially ROWAN become a surgical assistant. early on, and fell into a hole the with big meets, like the conference MORRISON Congratulations, Trever! Bobcats wouldn’t let them out of. tournament and postseason looming in Dr. Andy says... Coloma’s top scorer Hannah Mathis, the months to come. “Every medication you take has a senior guard, struggled and was held The Indians had three of their five a side effect. It is important to well below her normal scoring output. wrestlers place on this day, led by JASPER consider that when you choose She never seemed to get untracked Jared Foerster who finished in second medications. They are necessary and the Bobcats with a full court press place at 112 pounds and would end the at times, but healthier lifestyle proved tough for the Coloma girls to day with a 2-1 record. Foerster was choices can sometimes eliminate handle. It made for too many wrestling in his first meet of the year, the need for some of those meds. turnovers, which led to easy buckets after having suffered an injury in the Chiropractic helps the body for the Bobcats. preseason and missing the first few POWER AND/OR airform™ UPGRADES function healthier naturally.” Megan Neubecker the Coloma Junior matches of the season. AVAILABLE ON ALL RECLINING STYLES. center had a very good game on the After receiving a bye in the first THIS AREA’S LARGEST SELECTION defensive end, and was impressive as (269) 463-4100 round, he wrestled against Aaron OF LA-Z-BOY COMFORT FOR YOUR HOME! she blocked shot after shot inside. The Breton of Vermontville Maple Valley, Brandywine team was hot from the and was victorious after pinning his outside and was pouring in their opponent in 3:21. He followed that up points from the perimeter. by winning his second match of the The Coloma Varsity Girls also play at day in dominating fashion against Gobles on Friday night, following a Auddie Terry of Galesburg-Augusta, game at home against Bridgman, winning by technical fall, 15-0. That www.countryhousefurniture.net Wednesday the 9th. win propelled him to the champi- 7652 Red Arrow Hwy., Boys bowl to a 15-15 tie against onship match, where he fell to Watervliet, MI 49098 Parchment; girls win big Watervliet’s Trever Pelton by fall, Open Mon., Wed., Friday On Monday night the Coloma boys with the Panther wrestler getting the 8-12 & 2-6 hit the lanes at Kelley’s Bowl, and pin in 1:20. January 10, 2019 Tri-City Record 11

ors within the last year. When all was season came back in December 2017 Mikenzie Chambers was another hon- said and done, one athlete received when she broke a school record with a oree receiving her plaque, as she was All-State honors, four athletes dominating, 36-point effort in a victo- awarded Individual Academic All- received Individual Academic All- ry over White Pigeon. In that game, State honors from this fall’s volleyball State honors and three different teams she also recorded 13 rebounds. team. To achieve Individual Academic earned their way onto Team Academic Three former ladies soccer athletes All-State honors from the Michigan All-State lists. All of these recipients picked up Individual Academic All- Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches received plaques, and will join an State honors last spring. Jessica Association the recipient must be a already packed wall outside of Indian Cortes, Kendall Ziemer and Olivia current senior in High School and Gymnasium. Ziemer were all present to receive carry a cumulative grade point aver- AJ Jackson was the lone All-State their plaques. To receive Individual age of 3.7 or higher throughout their recipient, earning Honorable Mention Academic All-State honors from the four-year career. Mikenzie will be honors last season on the basketball Michigan High School Soccer attending college after her high school court. The tall, inside presence had her Coaches Association, a senior must days are over; however, her plans and share of big games last season, includ- carry a cumulative grade point aver- ing 19 double-digit scoring games, of age of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. All which 13 were double-doubles, with of these ladies have moved on in their See PRESS BOX more than ten points and ten rebounds academic careers and are currently in a single game. The highlight of her attending college. continued on Page 12

Topsy, turvy week of games throws AQBs for a loop; Hildebrand moves into solo second with huge comeback

SHERBURN’S SHOT… Coloma junior forward Marissa Sherburn Rodney Lynch Tim Hildebrand RoxAnn Greg Krell Dan Jones Chris Leach shoots two Friday night as the Comets of Coloma faced off against the vis- Loma Hartford Rodney-Isbrecht Watervliet Watervliet Fire West Street iting Bobcats of Brandywine. Coloma lost the contest 65-23. Theatre Harding’s City of Hartford Athletic Booster Department Station (TCR photo by Kristy Noack) 109-47 107-49 106-50 105-51 96-60 86-70 New England New England New England New England LA Chargers New England with “Coaches vs. Cancer” and the Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Indianapolis Kansas City Kansas City LA Rams LA Rams LA Rams LA Rams Dallas Dallas PRESS BOX school mascots prominently displayed on the front of the shirt. New Orleans New Orleans New Orleans New Orleans New Orleans New Orleans continued from Page 10 Other school entities will be selling 54 51 53 47 65 48 pink accessories including pink beads, along with Central Montcalm, By Dave Vollrath The TCR AQB competition is held Because of his gutsy call, Tim moves bandanas, and much more, while there It was definitely a wild week of col- weekly as six local football fans com- into second place all alone, and just Comstock, Concord, Fennville, are still other opportunities being Kalamazoo Central and Richland Gull lege bowl and NFL playoff games, pete against one another to predict the two points behind Rodney, as they worked on. When all is said and done, which had the Tri-City Record winners of a pre selected group of both finish at 4-4 for the tough week Lake. Plan on attending to support the 100% of all proceeds raised will be Indian wrestlers to victory! Armchair Quarterbacks most likely games from high school, college, and of picking. The tie breaker comes into donated to the American Cancer sitting on the edge of their seats, and the professional ranks. Following the play as Rodney gets the top weekly Society. Hartford High School sweating out each game as they conclusion of the Super Bowl, one spot by missing the Clemson/Alabama On the basketball side, the Hartford unfolded. As the season winds down winner is crowned champion, and will score of 60 total points by a single hosts ninth annual Indians will be hosting the Centreville “Coaches vs. Cancer” effort to a precious few games left, a season have the great honor of wearing a new point, leaving 2nd for Tim. Bulldogs in a Southwest 10 that began about five months ago for Tri-City Record Armchair In the overall standings, RoxAnn Be part of something extra special Conference varsity doubleheader. this coming Friday, Jan. 11 and join our panel of pigskin pickers, each Quarterback hat. moves down to third place one point Both teams will be wearing special game really has a great deal of signif- In the event that two or more ‘backs behind Tim, and Greg is back in fourth Hartford High School, Centreville uniforms for the games; one team will High School and the community of icance. have the same record for the week or place one point behind RoxAnn. Dan be wearing solid pink uniforms, while Only two of the panel of six finished the yearly total, their place in the Jones remains in 5th place and Chris Hartford during the annual “Coaches the other will wear pink and white vs. Cancer” pink-out classic at Indian as good as .500 for the week, mostly standings will be determined by a tie Leach continues to hold everyone up uniforms. Also, special basketballs, because some are taking a little breaker game. In addition to trying to from the bottom. Gymnasium. Jumpstarted by current including special game balls, will be High School Principal Dave Janicki, chance on upsets that would trip up select the winners for each week’s Greg, RoxAnn, Chris and Dan all fin- used. The ladies will tipoff the action our entire troop. games, they try and predict the score ish the week at 3-5, and because of the this event has become a proud at 6:00 p.m. and the men will follow Hartford tradition over the last eight The biggest example of this would be of a specially selected game. The tie breaker, finish in that order. 20 minutes after the conclusion of the Tim Hildebrand, who, after the first AQB who comes closest to the final We now have only seven games years. ladies contest. In that time frame, “Coaches vs. four games, was at 1-3. Greg Krell total points scored by those two teams remaining on the NFL schedule, so Everyone is encouraged to become went 3-1 and moved into solo third will get the higher spot in the stand- every pick will be crucial for our Cancer” games have raised tens-of- part of a proud Hartford tradition, and thousands of dollars for the American place, a position he has not finished in ings. pigskin prognosticators. Be sure to please help pack Indian Gymnasium for several months. Tim then correctly The final game of the week, Monday check back next week to see how our Cancer Society in their fight against on Friday, Jan. 11. The goal is to make cancer. Statistically speaking, accord- picked Dallas to defeat Seattle, and night, was the National Collegiate AQBs make out with this week’s the gym rain pink in honor of all those they were once again tied. Championship pitting the Clemson games. ing to the National Cancer Institute, in fighting cancer and all those who 2018 over 1.7 million new cases of After the Chicago kicker double- Tigers against the team most people fought valiantly, but lost their battle, doinked a possible game winning thought could not lose, the Alabama LA Chargers vs. New England cancer were expected to be diagnosed, with the dreaded disease. and just over 600,000 people were kick, snatching a loss from the jaws of Crimson Tide. Once again Tim Indianapolis vs. Kansas City victory, Sunday night concluded with Hildebrand was the only one on our Dallas vs. LA Rams expected to die from it. Hartford Athletic Department As part of the fundraising effort the our leader Rodney Lynch holding a 3- panel who took a chance on the Philadelphia vs. New Orleans honors All-State recipients point lead over Tim and RoxAnn Tigers, and he was well rewarded as Hartford High School Athletic During halftime of a recent men’s Department, along with other school Rodney-Isbrecht. And Greg Krell was they soundly defeated those Tie Breaker game is Philadelphia vs. basketball game against White back in the fourth slot. Alabamers, by a 44-16 score. New Orleans. entities, are selling goods during the Pigeon, the Hartford Athletic week of January 7 to get everyone Department honored several individ- ready for this special evening. The ual athletes and teams that achieved Athletic Department is selling All-State and Academic All-State hon- “Coaches vs. Cancer” pink t-shirts

COLOMA COMPETITIVE CHEER TEAM… (from the left): Front row - Sierra Pearce, Vaneza Alvarez, Heather Reese, Kylie Prisk, Courtenay Varvel, Isabella Greenman; Middle row - Rachel Arnold, Emily Greenman, Sarah Kelley, Hannah Bryant; Back row - Linsdsey Schreier, Kayla Smith, Lexie Gilson, Kayla Prisk, Kellsei Long, Izy Stevens, Dasha Hogan, Tandi Gray, Coach Chris Smith. Best wishes to the Coloma High School Competitive Cheer Team, you are always winners with us! 12 Tri-City Record January 10, 2019 with Pharmacist “Dr. Rama”. and warehousing; potentially employ- Purchase of potential park property ing as many as 100 workers. NEWS & finalized in Watervliet Township. Closing is scheduled for July 19, while Press Box steps have been taken to seek a tax continued from Page 11 NEWSMAKERS Issue #25, June 21 abatement project over $500,000 in re- college choice are up in the air at the continued from Page 8 Berrien County suffers tragic loss of pair and updates to get the site up and moment. named WHS Outstanding Senior Lori Jarvis, Register of Deeds. running. In addition to individual honors, three Girl and Boy. CHS softball state champs. The Hagar Board is thrilled to see the teams also received plaques for achiev- Hartford graduates 71 in the 135th Mark Bolin: Longtime Watervliet reemergence of the property near at ing Team Academic All-State status. graduating class. resident, baseball fan/coach, veteran, hand. Trustee Andy Ulleg commented, Those teams that were honored in- Hospital Auxiliary Scholarships City employee, and now Parade “We saw a lot of local people get hurt cluded the Hartford Ladies Soccer awarded. Grand Marshal. by the APL pull-out and to think this team, the Hartford Softball team and Hartford Strawberry Fest this Fri- Dennis Thomas is “Top Pop”. new opportunity may double the the Hartford Volleyball team. To re- day & Saturday. Coloma Township Board learns per- amount of jobs offered previously is Paw Paw River Community Paddle mit needed on dog park; Planning just great!” ceive these team-based honors from GENEROUS DONATION… in Benton Harbor June 14; addi- Commission will hold a hearing. By the August 13 Township meeting, their respective organizations, the soc- Coloma High School student, Mau- tional paddles slated for Coloma, Coloma Schools plan for summer the APL complex had reemerged as the cer and volleyball teams needed a cu- rissa LaGrow (left), recently do- Hartford and Watervliet. projects; next year budget in works. newest addition to Dicastal North mulative grade point average of 3.3 or nated $1,055 to the Marie Yeager Watervliet 5th Annual 4th of July Hartford Speedway: Go or grow? America Logistics Group, (DNA) is higher, while the softball team needed Cancer Center on behalf of Color Car Show. Not so! Marijuana grow application the biggest manufacturer of aluminum a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 Me Cured – a local 5K event organ- Keeler Township Board gets road report sparks concerns for future of alloy wheels for the auto industry. Vis- or higher to qualify. ized by LaGrow. Funds donated to millage education; Keeler Lake race fans’ favorite. iting the Hagar Board was the new Di- Congratulations to all on a job well the cancer center will benefit pa- restoration assessment hearing held. castal Logistics Group (DLG) Coloma done! tients who are experiencing financial Issue #26, June 28 Operations Manager Don Ingersoll. distress due to the cost of their treat- Issue #24, June 14 Honoring America, celebrating free- Ingersoll had been working in the ment. Accepting the donation for the New Watervliet City Manager and dom, and having fun in Watervliet same capacity for former owners, APL. cancer center is Carri McCarthy, Clerk in place but not without de- this weekend. “I’m glad to be back,” says Ingersoll. Watervliet RN, Oncology Nurse Navigator. bate; Commission votes to “opt out” Hartford Fire First Responders “Right now it’s just me and a lift truck Press Box The color run raised a total of of marijuana issue. Steven Fry and Brandywine Harting driver, but we’re looking to add four $7,000 in 2018 with a portion of the They reign! After a rainout moved demonstrated the department’s new more lift trucks immediately with fur- proceeds also donated to the Arthri- By John Oliphant LUCAS (chest compression device) ther hiring to continue as the facility tis Foundation and Coloma Public for township and city officials at rehab proceeds.” Schools. LaGrow has coordinated their respective meetings this week. the run for the past four years rais- Big Ben & the Burly Boys… will be OTHER JULY NEWS Boys basketball falls ing over $70,000 to support organi- the featured band after the fireworks Issue #27, July 5 to Kalamazoo Christian zations in Southwest Michigan. on Saturday June 30. Firecracker of a festival headlined The Panther boys visited the Kalama- “Maurissa’s fundraising efforts and Every day is Rides Wristband Day by heat; annual Watervliet Inde- zoo Christian Comets on Friday, Jan. dedication to the community in again at BCYF, special $18 sale price pendence Weekend had plenty of 4. Despite their highest point output of which she lives are an inspiration to available at Honor Credit Union, events. the season so far, the Comets were us all,” said Jann Totzke, RN, Exec- July 2 thru August 10. Non-posted Watervliet Township lights-out from the field and ran up a utive Director of Oncology Services, $53,000+ in grants awarded to area roads will get revised speed limits. 90-52 victory. Lakeland Health. “The funds do- nonprofits by “The Heart of Cook”. Charlotte Weber and Bradyn Fuller The Panthers were in the game early, nated will allow us to continue to Albemarle Foundation donates were crowned 2018 Little Miss and matching up well with the Comets, provide high quality, compassionate $15,000 to Al-Van Humane Society. Mr. Firecracker. until late in the first quarter when the care to our friends and neighbors in Hartford Township says, “Play Coloma Schools looking for new su- home team took a 22-14 lead. Water- this community who are battling MILITARY LOGOS IN- Ball” on inter-local agreement. perintendent. vliet made a valiant effort but the cancer.” young Panthers, who are starting a STALLED… Logos of all the U.S. BBQ Roundup, Big Band Concert InterCare expands substance abuse freshman and two sophomores and military services were installed in & Gala Sailboat Raffle to benefit treatment. only have two seniors on the roster, Coloma’s Laura Baker Park. The veterans, July 7. Hartford School Board approves safety and elects vice-president as were a tough matchup for the experi- logos of the United States Army, Sister Lakes Lions Annual Fire- 2018-19 budget and hires. Superintendent Schooley gets high enced and deep Kalamazoo Christian Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Coast works show on Saturday; Decorated Coloma native supports the Navy’s marks. team. Guard were created by Coloma High Golf Cart contest and parade re- mission. Lakeland Health and Spectrum The good news is that the team is mak- School welding class student Rudolf turns to Watervliet’s 4th of July cel- Interim Register of Deeds in place; Health explore affiliation. ing progress developing its new of- Davis. ebration. County elected officials to select per- Senate passes Stabenow’s bipartisan fense and defense and they will Hall of Fame Forrester… Jason son to fill term vacated by the death 2018 Farm Bill. become that experienced team a year Forrester, an inductee into the inau- of Lori Jarvis. from now. the MHSAA Division 3 regional gural Watervliet Hall of Fame class Local museum is remembering Wa- Issue #29, July 19 Kade Van Neil led the scoring for the championship softball game to accepted his award from Watervliet tervliet Paper Mill on July 14 and Watervliet Paper Mill Reunion Panthers with 12 points. Danaveon Lakeshore on Sunday, from High School Athletic Director Ken 17; events slated for actual mill site hosted by the North Berrien Histor- Gilbert scored 11 points, hitting on Buchanan on Saturday, Coloma Dietz. and special program at the museum. ical Society at vacant site. three 3-point shots. Andrew Chisek recorded a 5-1 victory over Constan- Berrien Community Foundation Fireworks, golf carts, speed limits, scored 10, with two 3-pointers. Austin tine for the title. JULY awards a record $185,000 in scholar- and more discussed at Watervliet Roberts and Dylan Lawson each Bainbridge Township approves two APL building sale cloaked in ships. Township Board meeting. scored six points. Curtis White scored demolitions and one Civil Action on mystery, buyer could employ up to Timeline in place for Coloma School five points, and Cole Pline chipped in Millburg Drive. 100 at Hagar Township site Issue #28, July 12 superintendent search. two points. “Granddaddy” the antique Coloma The word at the Hagar Township Youth Fair at Hartford opens Mon- Watervliet community paddle on Their next game is at home on Friday, Fire Truck proudly carries the cas- Board meeting on Monday, July 9 is day; tethered balloon rides offered Paw Paw River hosted by Two Jan. 11 when the 2-5 Saugatuck Indi- ket of Stuart Thurlow through July 19 for the real estate closing of the on Thursday. Rivers Coalition; more local paddles ans come to town. downtown Coloma following the fu- sale of the former APL complex that 2018 Van Buren County Youth Fair planned. Panther girls’ neral ceremony for Captain Stuart has been idle for nearly two years dis- Royalty crowned on June 24 and will Hartford City Council targets mid-season roundup Thurlow. placing some 50 workers at the site lo- reign over the fair from July 16-21. blight. The Panther girls’ basketball team is Hartford School Board approves cated at 4412 Coloma Road. Watervliet City Manager takes lead Combined winning designs from in the midst of a two-week, mid-season contracts. The Cornerstone Alliance has been in- at first meeting; 356 Main Street va- CHS students become 2018 Glad- break. Their schedule resumes Friday Beebe and Vawter honored with strumental in finding a buyer but has cant building to be restored for Peach T-shirt logo. when they play the evening’s opener Golden Apples by Watervliet School been quite secretive in revealing the restaurant. Former classmates address Paw against Saugatuck. Board. name of the company involved. Cor- Keeler Township sets second public Paw Lake Rotary Club at July 11 The girls are making good progress Rain puts a damper on Hartford nerstone Business Development Man- hearing for Keeler Lake Weed Dis- meeting. learning a man-to-man defense for the Strawberry Festival. ager Cathy Tilley gave clues only to trict. Online AYSO registration under- first time in their basketball lives, and Coloma City property taxes for the degree that the entity has two other Julia Sternaman wins $500 scholar- way for fall soccer season. Coach Ken Dietz says they are con- 2018 will increase by Headlee allow- manufacturing facilities in Michigan ship. Nurse practitioner, Cayla Dungey, stantly improving with the new offen- able amount. and is tied to the auto industry. The Watervliet School Board gets home- DNP, joins Lakeland Urology. sive schemes being implemented this Watervliet Pharmacy opens doors Hagar site will serve as distribution work assignment, invests in student year. He’s also happy with their re- Issue #30, July 26 bounding, as they average seven more Park opening getting closer as con- rebounds per game than their oppo- struction continues; County Com- nents. missioners coming to Watervliet to The challenge has been an abundance view progress, public meeting fol- of turnovers and getting points on the lows at Fire Hall. shots taken. They are also improving at 90-foot bridge span over the Paw breaking the full-court presses and Paw River in Watervliet was lowered trapping defenses. into place for the Paw Paw River Coach Dietz is pleased with their over- County Park to allow crossing to the all attitude and teamwork this year, and island. also with their willingness to learn the Soulard’s opens in Coloma this new systems. Thursday with special offerings for Elaine Koshar leads the scoring so far Glad-Peach time. this season, averaging 10.5 points per City of Hartford anti-blight cam- game. Celina Klimkiewicz is just be- paign nets multiple offenders; PNC hind at 7.8 points per game, and Victo- to leave city. ria Smith is averaging five points per Visit “Some Things Different” the game. unique store in downtown Water- Rebounding is a team strength, with vliet. the team averaging 37 per game Planning Commission halts against their opponents at 29 per game. progress on Amicus Dog Park in Individually, Koshar leads with 10.2 Coloma Township, Grand Opening per game, Smith has 7.3, and Ally Paz- moved to October; Township era has four per game. Trustee and Parks Chairman Matt Moser resigns. Pre-register now for Fitness and Fun Fair to benefit Berrien County Share RAD program. Bainbridge Township receives OK your on policy book update; Board adopts ordinance on zoning and land use sports maps, continues discussion with land owner over conditions of properties. news Embezzlement trial for former Hartford Township Sexton is under- & photos way. Applications accepted until August with 17 for Berrien County Register of Deeds. Tri-City Record Berrien Community Foundation email “For Good” Grants total $117,900. [email protected] News & Newmakers continued next week