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111th Year Issue No. 52 December 25, 1996 Fifty Cents Their Christmas wish is fullf illed... Wish Foundation gives parents of 11 handicapped kids bedroom & bathroom By Joe Cheshire When Janet Gem of Coloma will be added onto their home answered the telephone and the was made. A phone call from air front door at 7:30 a.m. Friday, personality John Jay was made December 20, the last thing she simultaneously with the presen- was expecting was that Christ- tation of a large Christmas card mas would arrive five days early. by WIRX staff, the Southwest The startled lady of the house Michigan Homebuilders Associa- found out she and husband Dale tion, and sponsors Weller were recipients of the final WTRX Chevrolet U Buick k Geo and IP 1996 Christmas Wish Foundation. Communications Services. The surprise announcement that 44I can't believe it," says Mrs. a large bedroom and bathroom Clem. "I'm still pinching myself." X Placing a call to her husband, Mayor says who was already on the job at Watervliet Twp. lakeside Manufacturing, Janet Gem asked excitedly, "Have you wants City to been listening to WIRX? We're % going to get our bedroom." give up share WIRX received exactly 100 Christmas wishes from listeners of the Airport in the community, wishing for themselves or others who, for By Cliff Stevens whatever reason, may have a % Watervliet Mayor Daniel Scho- special holiday request. About 20 field informed City Commission wishes were granted this year by members recently that Water- contacting area businesses for '">1 vliet Township Supervisor donations. Robert M or lock has expressed an Brenda Layne of WIRX said interest in having the Township when the wish requests are take over the operation of the received they are screened and WIRX CHRISTMAS WISH WINNERS... Janet Clem and were recipients of the WIRX Christmas Wish and will see a Watervliet Airport. then a team goes to work, mak- daughter Stephani show off the oversized Christmas card new bedroom and bathroom built to accommodate their Schofield said Morlock's in- ing calls and seeking donations. that spells out a happy Christmas for the Clem family. They adopted handicapped children. (Joe Cheshire photo) terest to revisit the airport issue "It took about a week to confirm and suggestion that an agree- we were going to be able to grant ment be prepared for the switch the Gems* request. It's through from a Township-City operation volunteers and business contribu- to solely a Township operation tions that this is possible." $10 million bond issue to upgrade would need careful review. Southwest Michigan Home- City officials are under the im- builders Association will be pression that if either the City or donating all of the labor and sup- technology and buildings eyed by the Township assumes control of the plies for the bedroom and bath- airport, federal and state funds room addition. The Gems have used over the past 40 years would adopted 11 handicapped children Coloma Board of Education have to be repaid. over the years and still have By Cliff Stevens , - . . , , . . Schofield said he felt it would seven children living with them. At a special meeting December buildings in the school system. In the report, the team recom- projected growth and increases be wise to obtain a legal opinion Janet Gem's wish was to have a 16, the Coloma Board of Educa- At the meeting, Board mem- mended spendmg $1.5 million for in valuation school officials before any detailed talks or a biDig bedroooeoroom builDUIUt ontomo thme tion began exploring the pos- bers reviewed the results of a equipping all six school buildings • estimated a $10.3 million bond agreements begin. side of our house so I can put our sibility of going to district voters technology report compiled over with computers and $2.2 million issue could be repaid with a The Township's interest in tak- three daughters, who are in next year with a bond issue which the past two years by a team of to upgrade electrical systems at 4_2-mill debt retirement levy for ing over the operation of the wheelchairs and who have cere- could total $10.3 million to school administrators, teachers, the buildings, plus an aaciitional $204,000 for networking the com- No timetable was mentioned as Watervliet Airport was referred bral palsy, into one big bed- upgrade technology and aging area residents. puters with all six school to when or if the School Board to the Commission's Finance buildings. would take the bond issue to Committee for study. 4- ^ Board members also discussed voters during the special Last July the Tri-City Record adding $6.4 million worth of im- meeting. reported about a difference of S INSIDETHE provements and upgrading at the However, in preparation for opinion between Watervliet City Early edition and deadline six district buildings, based on a outlining the need for the and Watervliet Township over RECORD 1990 report, which, if included as upgrades, two members of the funding for the airport. f part of a future bond issue, would technology team, Joe Barrett While the Township's alloca- for the New Year's Armchair Q backs.. 13 Community Calendar. 8 total $10.3 million. and Ed Irvin, were asked by tion has increased over the years issue of the Tri-City Record Some of the improvements Superintendent David DeFields to a current |4»000 allocation, the Genealogy 8 would include installation of an to make a "sales pitch" to the City's portion has remained Ht'cause of the New Year's holiday, the TriCity Record Hometown History... 4 elevator at the Middle School Board in late January. steady at $2,300. will he delivered early to subscribers and to newsstands on Kute Kids 8 North building, the addition of up Prior to adjourning the meet- City officials in July said they December jO. to eight classrooms at Wash- ing, Barrett asked each Board have limited funds to allocate m Legal Notices 16 The news and advertising deadline for the New Year's ington Elementary School, a new member how he or she felt about toward the operation of the air- Letters & Comments. 2 issue, dated January 1, is Friday, December 27, at 9 a.m. roof along with heating controls a bond issue. port but favor its importance to A majority of the Board Over the holidays, the Record will have special office Obituaries 6 and doors at the High School, a the community. new boiler at Washington Commissioner John Fulton, hours. The Tri City Record business office will be open Outdoors 14 See MILLAGE School Menus 8 Elementary and coloma Elemen- Chairman of the Commission's December 24 and December 26 from 9 a.m. to noon and tary, and enlarging the Middle continued on page 5 Finance Committee, said his closed Christmas Day. The office will be open on December Sports 13, & 14 School media center to accom- committee would like to talk to 31 from 9 a.m. to noon and closed on New Year's Day. Want Ads 10 modate a computer lab. Morlock about the Township's Based on the School District's latest proposal.

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•t December 25,1996 The Tri-City Record Page 3 Page! The Tri-City Record December 25,1996 nVViV-, \-4l>4%2dLu Letters & CommMiary preciation to everyone that joy this freedom of choice. These my history and traditions. Your Coloma WE WELCOME helped me in the past election, rights as we know them are simp- Dahn is the son of Jackie A. LETTERS... where I ran for the office of ly OUR CONSTITUTION OF Wolfram of Coloma, Michigan. KARL'S The Tri-City Record welcomes Sheriff of Van Buren County. THE UNITED STATES OF all letters to the editor. Letters This was one of the greatest ex- AMERICA, and I am very proud TO SUBSCRIBE TO Tri-City Hartford are subject to editing, especially periences that I have ever had. to be an American. THE TRI CITY RECORD KOLUMN for length, and will be published My wife, Judy, and I have Finally, a very special thanks Call 463-6397 By Karl Bayer, editor at the discretion of the editor. made so many new friends and to the people who voted for me. AD letters must be signed and met so many people who are con- GOD BLESS YOU ALL. Merry atervliet must include a phone number or cemed about the increase in the Christmas and Happy New Year. This week's Karl's Kolumn is a larger ones on toward the bot- address so that the authorship of crime in our country, wonderful Bill Queen people at the fair, parades, and in EARN i repeat of one originally written tom. controversial letters can be by me in 1976, my first Christmas Then Mom would unwrap her ..verified. Names will be withheld churches we visited, as well as SERVICE NEWS column as Editor of the Capac special ornaments — old, dull at the request of the writer for our door-to-door campaign. DAHN GRADUATES FROM It has been a concern of mine ARMY BASIC COMBAT CASH i Journal. As it happens, it is also pieces of thin glass, plumed sufficient reason. Letters should For your Church, Club, the only Christmas column I've birds, and tiny snowflakes; be typed or at least written in that these positions which are TRAINING IN KENTUCKY voted on by the people will some- Army Pvt. Edward A. Dahn Organization, PTO, Youth written. Mom's memories ... a bit from easily-read handwriting. Names Group, Class, Team, etc., by t Each year I intend to write a her mother, an aunt or uncle, one must be printed in addition to the day be appointed and we, as has graduated from basic com- selling subscriptions to your fiew Christmas column; each from her first tree as a married signature. voters, will not have a choice, bat training at Fort Knox, Rad- hometown newspaper The year I reread this one and, with a woman, one from a friend during People just like you and I will no cliff, Kentucky. few revisions, decide to use it the war, and so on. VAN BUREN longer be able to run as candi- During the training, trainees Tri-City Record. It's easy, once again. With Mom and Dad Lastly, the tinsel was added, SHERIFF'S dates for these elected positions. received instruction in drill and fun and profitable! Call together in Heaven, it is more long strips of thin metal-like stuff WE THE PEOPLE still should be ceremonies, weapons, map read- 463-N-E-W-S for more special. to be draped over the ends of ELECTION OVER honorably respected as the foun- ing, tactics, military courtesy, information, ask for Karl.. • Our own family has grown and branches and lower limbs. Never FOR NOW! dation of our rights. We owe a lot military justice, first aid, and Ar- is growing. Anne and I are look- mind it got tangled up in a ball; Dear Editor, of gratitude to the many veterans Ing forward to welcoming Kris pop it into your mouth and enjoy Please accept my deepest ap- who gave their lives so we can en- A VIEW FROM THE PULPIT Diamond as a daughter-in-law the weird taste next to your teeth. This column space is reserved for area ministers. this coming fall when she weds It didn't matter an older sister Any minister is invited to submit articles which will be pur son, Justin. Daughter Amy came behind and rearranged the published on this page. Deliver them to the Tri-City From our familj to yours, and her husband, Billy, are plan- clumps you left on the branch. Record office at 138 North Main Street (P.O. Box 7) in ning to present us with a new When the job was done, the tree Watervliet or fax them to 463-8329. grandchild in April. Their chil- was the world's most beautiful. dren, Willy and Karli, are a pure The decorated tree in the living |oy each day. And our own room was the signal Christmas gift parents can afford or THE BACK FENCE PRESENTS... OR manage for kids at college is to baby" Gillian has just returned was near. Other signs were a kit- By Anne Bayer, co-publisher from her yearlong mission to chen full of baked things, holiday PRESENCE send money for a ticket to come Kiev. music on the radio, and mys- Don had four dollars and 39 home. When we all gather around the terious evening trips Mom and cents in his pocket. And he had And sometimes Dad will work u % happy H 'lidays. tree Christmas morning, the Dad made to see a man about a On Tuesday of this past week I tree, I realized that to have a tree $45 in bills folded up in a dresser overtime, or at a second job, on memories of those long-ag^ o fami- dog.^ " had to go to the Record office to was a celebration in itself. For drawer. Christmas Day so he can afford iy Christoases will come"back to Finally, it's the night before help out with some of the typing, those first years of Christmas in Nineteen-year-old Don was a more presents for the family. He 1 us and will become our own fami- Christmas. We youngsters are One of the girls was sick. While I Michigan, each community student at a small college in Ken- feels the presents the kids want ly traditions. tucked in our beds; the older ones was working, I typed the Coloma would have a tree set up at a well- tucky, where he earned his room are more important than his ' I hope you get some enjoyment get to stay up for Midnight Mass. "Rolling Back the Years." In one known local spot for all to enjoy, and meals and much of his tuition presence, his being there. We from this column and it evokes Those put to bed have no visions section, it talked about how On 25 Dec. 1869, Sally Haner of by working on campus. wonder! warm memories of those with of sugar plums; there's too much everyone was going to come rural St. Joseph County, near His folks couldn't help much- Our Heavenly Father solved whom you have shared Christ- excitement. We scurry from bed together in the community for Three Rivers, recorded, "Ira just letting him go was a sacri- the situation the very first mas. to bed, bedroom to bedroom ... the tree-lighting ceremony. As I baked bread and pies and cake fice. His spending money was Christmas. His fabulous present someone calls up the stairs, read the article, it occurred to today. Allie went with Charley always touch-and-go. But he was to us was the Presence of His A BAYER FAMILY "Better get to sleep or Santa me that a great many of you may Shepardson to the schoolhouse up making it. Son. Jesus, the Christ. And in giv- CHRISTMAS STORY won't come." not realize that the tree-lighting west to see a Christmas tree-but Now it was Christmas vacation ing His Son. HE GAVE HIS OWN This is the most exciting time Eventually, sleep takes over ceremony was the main part of it was all over with when they got coming up. Don had a choice to PRESENCE. (John 3:16) of the year for the little ones. and long waking hours are trans- Christmas in years past. Let me there." make. A "round-trip ticket" He still offers us-if we'll "How many days to Christmas?" formed to swiftly-passing ticks of explain.... Timing was critical during an home would cost him $47. That receive him-the matchless gift- they ask. "Is it Christmas yet? Is an unheard clock and we hear Karl received his copy of era when Christmas trees were would leave him practically the glorious Presence. Christmas Jesus' birthday? Is to- Dad call up the stairs, "Get up! Michigan History magazine for lighted with small candles clip- nothing to buy Christmas pre- And so for those of us who ; — day Christmas? Is it after Santa's been here!" (One year the month of Nov/Dec-1996. In- ped onto the branches. The event sents. Or he could stay on at col- longing for the presence of a far- church?" Santa brought a baby brother.) eluded in this edition was an arti- ended in about 20 minutes. A few lege. His room and meals would away family member or are lone- My favorite childhood There, below the tree, along cle titled "When Christmas Was wealthy families had trees in be cared for. And by working on ly for our parents or loved ones, memories of that time are the the walls, behind chairs and in Just Another Day." The pages their homes. But, usually, from the campus, he could earn extra in fact, for all of us. we can so deliciously long, drawn-out hours front of the fireplace ... piled, are full of pictures with old- the 1860s to the end of the cen- money. He would have money for graciously know the Presence of and minutes leading up to bunched, scattered, and artfully fashioned, hand-done Christmas tury, the tree was viewed in a presents for his family. And God's Present. Christmas. Then there's the composed ... were the gifts; cards. community setting. maybe some for tuition. May His ever-present Pre- greatest time of all, Christmas games, clothes, bikes, micro- The author begins with The article goes on to give so The 19-year-old was in a bind- sence be your most precious Pre- morning. scopes, dolls, trains, perfume, Christmas Day 1855 proved busy much more history on this fore- in a money crunch-and in an sent this Christmas! As one of 13 children occupying boots and books (gifts mostly for George DeLano, a farmer in most celebrated holiday. But 1 emotional bind. He was lonesome five-bedroom house, my new, some repainted just like Kalamazoo County's Cooper felt you would all be interested in for his Mother and Dad and the fRI-CITY RECORD k uu childhood Christmas memories new, all given with love) — ready Township. As recorded in his finding out a small portion of our kids and his dog. On the other 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 are jumbled together with the to be passed out to all the family, diary, first he had his team of own Michigan history and the hand, it would be embarrassing Watervliet, MI 49098 sights and sounds of living with a But time, the children's cross horses shod at Packard's, a local famous holiday tree. to go home without any presents. (616) 463-4397, Fax 463-8329 large family. Those memories to bear, marched inexorably blacksmith. Then he mended his As you all gather around your Which should it be; his pre- Karl & Anne Bayer have become a composite of through our Christmas tradition, bobsled and heaped it high with own beautiful tree, remember to sence without presents, or Publishers many years and experiences; if First, we went to 9:15 Mass. Oh, firewood to sell in Kalamazoo. thank the good I/)rd who made presents without his presence? not happening directly to me, how the sermon seemed so long. Horseshoeing, splitting wood, all of this evolution possible. If Oh, to be sure. Don could Karl Bayer, Editor they've become a part of me in the songs never ended, Commu- chores, taxes, and lectures on the you are at all interested in more possibly have had other options. Amy Loshbough, Bub. Mgr. the retelling of the stories by mon never came and then we evils of alcohol. What about information, you may find a He maybe could have hitch-hiked ^ 0P^ A others. were heading for the doors and on Christmas? Based on the study of publication of "Michigan His- or arranged a ride with other LaFSHGiKMO permit for On Christmas Eve, there were to home. many 19th century diaries, tory" at our local library. Happy students. 1,10 Watervliet Record s my older sisters squabbling over Home to presents — but time's DeLano's activities on Christmas reading and Merry Christmas to Many of us, one way or ano- Tri-City Record use of the bathroom before Mid- tradition again is served. To pass were pretty much the norm. For all. ther, or at sometime or another, 2nd class postage paid at % night Mass; older brothers are out so many presents. Dad needs many Michiganders, Christmas had to decide on "presence" or Watervliet, Michigan 49098 mysteriously busy in the base- a good breakfast and we all must was just another day of the week, "presents." Sometimes the only Printed on recycled paper % ment, assembling and making eat. Mother makes homemade with "business as usual" for post * toys like elves. Mom and Dad's waffles, fries pounds of bacon offices and all other stores. COLOMA HARDING'S Linda Scott Levi Gerbers William S. Walter bedroom door was kept locked, and dozens of eggs, toasts toast Washington A. Engle of Hart- Sally J. Walter from every nook and cranny of 'til the room smokes, and the ford, as a University of Michigan EMPLOYEES Jared Zehm Joey Kinchen that room peaked bits of wrapp- faster we eat the more Dad medical student of 1856, spent Steven Sanders Daniel Gerbers Sandra Phillips ing paper and ribbon; and one dawdles. That man spent more Christmas Eve attending a lec- BUSINESS CARD Janet Evans David Snyder Darryl Dill Mary Knight never ventured to look in the time on Christmas (we thought) ture by Professor Denton on Richard Vandeventer Bob Fulkerson Patricia A. Warren trunk of Dad's car for we knew eating breakfast than on any dyspepsia and one by Professor Carole J. Todd Danny Ruple Patricia A. Tackett that's where many of the gifts other day of the year. Ford on the stomach. On Christ- BULLETIN BOARD HARTFORD HARDING'S were kept. Finally, with a twinkle in his mas Day, he and a fellow student Nancy E. Caprez EMPLOYEES John Gregory Milie M. Jones In our house, most family eye. Dad draws the breakfast "sat for our likenesses for which Mary L. Saltzman Nick Mellon JuUe Leath gatherings centered in the huge ritual to a close. He sits in his we pay $1.25." Kenny Knuth Terese Gorenz kitchen. That's where Mom was, large chair near the tree, stret- George Reynolds of Berrien Cindi L. Harper Bonna Vanderlyn always at the stove or sink. ches his arms wide, scratches his Springs wrote on Christmas Day Kathleen V. Zink Irma Anderson Laurie Pipkins Paulette Roetzel ankle, and reaches for his paper. 1856, " I have been sawing wood Christmas was the exception ... PIONEER KENWOOD LANZAR CAR AUDIO Dale A. Mathis Marjorie Robinson Ronald Owens Noah Becker that day the living room was the A cry, the likes never heard since all day." And on Christmas 1862, ^LMARV KAY t Jacquelyn Cazares Christine Roush Eric Weston Marie Reitz scene of all the action. That's the fall of Jericho, erupts from he wrote, "I was sawing wood Mary Miller Michael Johnson II Lynn Pudell where we all collected and where small and big throats, causing and sweat like summer." i Tara Stroder him to drop the paper and, with Levi and Eveline Lawrence liv- John's Stereo Inc. John M. Storey Paul Pradon Jason Tarantino Brandi McComb all our memories were created. 606 Phillips. South Haven Amy M. Loshbough The woodwork about the mantle the happiest grin, reach for the ed in western New York before Independent Beauty Consultant % Jorge Zuniga Timothy Hildebrand Melinda Carlisle Jill Braford over the fireplace and the presents. pioneering Little Prairie Ronde, Susan L. Gearhart Don McFarlin Sandra Brown June Sexton bookshelves alongside were fes- Swiftly and sure-handedly Volinia Township, Cass County, LET US ROCK YOUR SOCKS! Matthew Oliver tooned with greeting cards of (who knows how he knew where during the 1830s. As a child, Levi 9402 Red Arrow Hwy Kimberly D. Grove William Wallace Robert Buck prayers and best wishes. On the to reach) he passes gifts to spent time with the Owenite com- John Kuhn 616 637-1994 Watervliet, Ml 49096 Carrie A. Zehm Wendy Hale Kimberly Morsaw Ted Attila mantle itself was the nativity everyone. Each person has some- munity at New Harmony, Indi- (616) 4634516 Andy Krall Marie Grantham Georgia Pepas Betty Hodges scene laid out in plaster-of-Paris thing to open. It is only for a split ana. The Lawrences also belong- Arthur Hayes Cindy Pepas Kathlyn Attila figurines, a straw manger, and a second (there's that agonizing ed to the Sweden Borgian Jesse A. Hughes three-legged cow. Somewhere off time again) that he hesitates Church-they marched to a dif- COLOMA SASH & DOOR Debra Pociask Carol Gregory Robert Picchiarelli Heidi Knight to the left, hidden behind a line of before calling out a name ... ferent drummer and included HUFFMAN'S /HUFFMAN'S Lorna J. McClure Raquel French Donald McNees Michael C. Bauer graduation pictures, the Magi Christine, Marge,* Greg, John, Christmas celebrations. On 26 SERVING SINCE 1969 T.V. I APPLIANCE/ HOME FORNISHWGS^ PECIAUZING IN ARCHITECTURAL MILLWGRK Michael D. Williams Jason Skinner Chad Daisy Lisa Harper waited for their cue to appear on Francis, Rosie, Paul, Karl, Dec. 1856, Eveline "arranged the 25 BEECHW000 ST/ 1 EAST MAIN STJ Lisa Deyne January 6, the Epithany. Babette, Jeanne, Steve, Liz, Christmas gifts for the boys, just 1 Andrea D. Mathis Brenda Foster Judith Moore CUSTOM HARDWOOD MOULDINGS HARTFORD / HARTFORD Sharon Larion Marion Gearhart In the corner of the long living Richard, Mom, Grandma, as loving hearts used to do for me 621-3720, or/ 621-4475i Richard C. Lyon room, up near the front windows, Grandpa, and here's even one for years ago." PANELING & DOORS Shelley Fosdick 468-3720 / , Linda M. Harper Angela Rouse WATERVLIET stood the tree. Oh, that tree ... Dad. The 1860s mark a dramatic LARRY RENDELL (616) 468-3737 Catherine A. Metz Gary Householder HARDING'S EMPLOYEES Amy Colter Dad would go out on a Saturday Ah, memories ... we've all change in the typical Michigan 151 E. ST. JOSEPH ST. COLOMA, Mi 49038 morning, perilously close to that grown; Grandma and Grandpa, family's observance of Christ- RENT TO OWN' or 'CASH t CARRY' Denin D. Bittner Eric Kolenko Jeremy Gearhart day, and return home with the Mom and Dad are gone. Our mas. One influence noted with all Gary Sanders Charlotte Morsaw W. David Gearhart Judith Papp biggest, greenest, prettiest tree family of 13 has grown to more the other contributing influences Tom Genovese Paul Hathaway Sandra E. Gearhart Melissa Edge in the world. He would let it lean than 90 and the presents are scat- was a new nationally-circulated Mary L. Becht Darren Dorry • AM *4 Mildred Fardello Jacky Emmons against the back of the house for tered from Michigan to Texas. magazine, "Godies Ladies loi/tftiwal Utchtymn a day or two, "for the branches to It takes the passage of time and Book," which pictured Queen KIRK DUNCOMBE Alan G. Harper Justin Ryan Theresa DeRosa Brandi Phillips DfNWfRi rtuvn't 4 ur oowwsi General Sales Manager drop." He'd cut off a couple of in- children of our own to appreciate Victoria's Christmas tree, with •NfAllf AST • •eUHCM Karen Little Hatti Mead Jeff Bowen Elizabeth Stainbrook ches of the trunk and affix the that day as it becomes a cherish- holiday stories and colorful ads. -m NOfttowct o-owv«* n ed part of all of us ... and who By Christmas Eve 1868, George ("'.POSAfUf O" CHINA SfRViCf Advantage stand to it by a long nail. Catering Service Hj i among any of us wouldn't trade DeLano was heartily embraced Chrvsla- COLOMA STOR HARTFORD ORE When the time came to FOR Alt OCCAMOMt A ANY till OROUP iVATERVLIET STORE decorate the tree, it was a family for a little of that time again. by the spirit. "In the evening at CAftRY OUT AND OILIVIRY tlRVICI fOR Concorde Cirrus • Neon p.m. m. - 6 p.i WIDfMNOt • RIUNIONt A •UtINItt FUNCTIONt Voyayer • Town (K Country OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE 7 a.m. - 6 OPEN CHRISTMAS V IP FN CHRISTMAS EVE 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. affair. First, the top came off, to Merry Christmas to family and the church to see the gifts taken t» !«•* r**#* • Cwmw \7 • Flee** Mel ft** V BROOKFIELD be decorated by us small ones friends, and especially to you. from the Christmas tree- wiw OM* • iimm • Mn fM«M I tow* CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH-DODGE, INC. CLOSED CHRISTMAS DA CLOSED CHHiS'l S DAY OSED CHRISTMAS DAY and then placed atop the piano. received a box of tobacco of first 4#ii mivirsidi no. 544 North Main St. Bus. (616)463-5656 CO.OMA 849-0693 WATERVLIET. Ml 49098 FAX (616) 463-5121 Meanwhile, the big tree would be quality." trimmed and wound in electric TO SUBSCRIBE TO As I sat and typed about the [•V [CI ft IV to- & •iV Vi kv. [•A- [V>- [•V [•A. lights; next came the small or- THE TRI CITY RECORD community coming together for $ X' Vi naments placed at the top with Call 463-N-E-W-S the lighting of the Christmas Page 4 The Tri-City Record December 25,1996 Decembei 25,1996 The Tri-City Record Page 5 Local History & Genealogy. Police Chief's contract 60 YEARS AGO -1936 COLOMA COURIER footings have been poured for a Provided as a service from Over 450 men and women, 100 YEARS AGO -1896 two-story and basement building COLOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY still unsigned; sent back ^Rolling Back the Years employees of the Watervliet The Christmas entertainment 81x100 feet, located just west of Submitted by Vi Viscuso, Assistant Paper Co., were made happy last at the M.E. Church last evening the packing house that was Librarian at Coloma Public Library, from .Local News & Newsmakers of Days Gone By Saturday morning when the cor- was a complete success. Notwith- erected a couple of years ago, The Coloma Courier newspapers donated to Watervliet safety poration presented them with standing the stringent times for and connected with that building. by the Tri-City Record. Hours: Monday, checks amounting to 4 percent of Joel Pearson has the contract for Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; money the trees bore a generous Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00-5:30 p.m. committee for study Council Monday for the new their yearly wage, in addition to crop of presents; the literary and the new structure. HARTFORD DAY SPRING and 6:30-8:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 11:30 By Cliff Stevens The committee will meet with year. Fifteen girls will compete their semimonthly paychecks. musical part of the entertain- 30 YEARS AGO -1966 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Phone: 468-3431 90 YEARS AGO -1906 for the title of Miss Hartford of Toys Children Like-A compre- ment was fine, and with fun- Ronald Clark, Covert's well Unless a special meeting is Schultz to address any other con- A very pretty wedding was 1966 Saturday. Everett Wiles has hensive survey leads to the con- loving Santa Claus the old and the known basketball coach, has called, action by the Watervliet cerns the Chief may have regar- solemnized last Wednesday even- been elected to the board of dir- clusion that building blocks are young seemed to have agreed on been promoted to assistant prin- City Commission and Watervliet ding the employment agreement ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ectors of Van Buren Bank. the favorite toy for children up to an enjoyable time-and it was cipal at Covert High School. He Police Chief Tom Schultz to being offered him by the City. H.L. Gifford on north Center agree on a new employment con- Schultz, the City's Police Chief Provided as a service from the age of seven. Drawing and one. was also named advisor on stu- For ALL your street, the contracting parties be- HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY painting materials rank high. 60 YEARS AGO -1936 dent discipline for the junior high tract most likely will be stalled since July 1991, has been working ing their daughter, Miss Birdie Submitted by Hartford Public Library With little girls, dolls and The biggest building program school staff. Clark is Athletic local news until next year. without a contract or agreement Questions posed by Chief with the City and, following Gifford, and Harold L. Gleason, from microfilm copies of the Hartford Day housekeeping equipment are that has been undertaken in Col- Director at Covert as well as subscribe to the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Spring. Hours: Monday & Wednesday, favorites. Sand and clay for oma in several years has been head of the Mathematics Depart- Schultz over a revised agreement negotiations in October and Gleason. The service was read by 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 modeling retain the interest of started by the Coloma Fruit Ex- ment. He will continue to teach Tri-City Record dealing with his work shift which November over compensatory Dr. S.H. Taylor of the Congrega- a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 most children. Mechanical toys, change, one of Coloma's biggest some classes of algebra and varied from the normal eight- time the Chief worked, the City a.m.-4:00 p.m. Phone: 621-3408 Call 463-NEWS agreed to offer him a written tional Church. After the cere- on the other hand, are soon business industries. The excava- geometry. hour department shifts and if he employment contract which eli- mony a dainty wedding supper WATERVLIET RECORD discarded. Adults usually enjoy tion has been made and the was eligible for compensation for was served by the brothers of the 90 YEARS AGO -1906 the mechanical toys more than working holidays delayed action minates any overtime or com- couple. W.W. Knapp has a gasoline the children for whom they are on approving the agreement. pensatory time for the Chief's 60 YEARS AGO -1936 Because of Schultz's questions, post and bars the Chief from all engine and has ordered a power purchased. On Thursday, December 19, four Watervliet South class. Despite the bitter temperatures, the kids all wore a The Hartford Women's Club feed cutter. He will cut his com 30 YEARS AGO -1966 problems, danielle was the the Commission felt the matter outside employment. School classes entertained at Main Street stores by sing- big smile and said they had a great time. met Tuesday, December 22, at fodder instead of shredding it, Watervliet's Big Christmas babe's name, and she told the should go back to the Commis- The Chief's current annual ing Christmas carols. (Karl Bayer photo) the home of Mrs. Una Robinson liking it better that way. Dwight Card-The staff of the Record same story, the twinkle, the sion's Safety Committee. salary is $31,450. for their Christmas party. After a Boyer prefers cutting to shred- joins some 50 other businesses laugh, the smile and when she Pictured are Mrs. Nash's class and Mrs. Polaskey's short business meeting, the ding fodder. He says he does not whose greeting appear in this heard that james robert had died ladies were entertained with care to have it cut shorter than an issue, in wishing you a very she cried, only to be consoled by storytelling by Mrs. Blanch Wat- inch and a half. Merry Christmas. v her own 5-year-old daughter that DOCTORS WILL 4, Postal Service joins State Police to son and Mrs. Harriet Murphy. Last Tuesday morning Mrs. North School News-We are so mommy, you can't cry because TOUCH FREE TREAT AREA Miss Mamie Howes and Mrs. O.H. Blackman found blood- busy making 3 Christmas gifts danielle now has james robert to Chamberlien sang. The hostess stains on the glass and sill of her and noise that we won't have play with and the angels will play help find missing and abused children PATIENTS FOR and committee lady Mrs. too," and my heart, all 64 years front window. She has not been time to make the fourth gift. By Roy M. Davis A w BLANKETS FOR Katherine Spaulding served able to explain how the stains i m of it, sunk down to my ankles... The U.S. Postal Service and the program, and Michigan pos- but we stand ready in case." Provided as a service from THE NEEDY refreshments of candy, popcorn came there. PLAYING WITH Michigan State Police have tal employees provide the extra Nationally, the Postal Service and nuts. All had a lovely after- All are invited to come and see WATERVLIET DISTRICT LIBRARY of his seventh month they told agreed to join forces to locale ab- eyes and ears." says Weeker. is actively participating in the CAR WASH Two area chiropractors will be noon, adjourning for 1936 and Santa Claus at the M.E. Church Submitted by Carole Kiernan from file; ANGELS AGAIN him that after six operations it when the nurse finished I com- ducted and missing children. Once the EAGIJS EYE/CHIIJ3 efort to help find missing 5 ! trading an office visit for a new wishing each a merry Christmas. Monday night. at Watervliet District Library from the From out in Far West Reno, was OK to let go now and I, hear- plimented her, saying that these Under the program. EAGLE NET is activated, the missing children, including a joint effort 2 OFF WITH ANY 8 PURCHASE warm blanket December 18-25. Watervliet Record newspapers donated by Nevada, friends Pat and John Er- ing all of this, wondered to moments for anyone were not EYE/CHIIi) NET. posters pre- child's picture and physical with Advo which places pictures Watervliet's Cynthia Garrone, 30 YEARS AGO -1966 John Vanderburg and family of the Tri-City Record. Hours: Monday-Friday, 1966 Review: John Laman, Dowagiac and Bert Heffner and win send us articles by their local myself: how could such a little easy but that nurses were made pared by state police officials are description, or abductor informa- of missing children on the back of ....™;.2™S;IN000RS^ D.C., and Coloma's David Moss, 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 10:00 D.C., will be sending all blankets Thomas French and Jack Vint wife of Vicksburg will spend a.m.-8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, 10:30 newspaper writers. This is one of guy with all the odds against him of sterner stuff than the rest of us distributed to local post offices tion. is disseminated within 24 in-home advertising mailers and will begin their duties on the City Christmas here. a.m.-2:00 p.m. Phone: 463-6382 my favorites-I used it as a endure so much and in doing so and after we were finished at the within 24 hours of a child's disap- hours to city and rural letter car- a program with the National IN STORE SPECIAL... 2 liter collected during this time to area Christmas story several years how could such a little guy, smil- cemetery, sizing up the situation. pearance; then the posters are ners throughout the state. I^ocal Center for Missing and Exploited shelters in January for the long ago. The writer, Leo E. McFad- ing and gurgling and twinkling, I quietly asked my nurse and my displayed and distributed to let- post offices will also share the in- Children which sees that posters and cold months ahead. den, was pastor of Our I^ady of stand so high in an adult world mom to stick around a few ter carriers and window clerks formation with all employees and , of missing children are placed in Chiropractic patients may Snows Church of Reno. Since it and understand his mom and dad minutes to offer a hug or two Since the first 72 hours are the promptly display the informa- postal lobbies. These efforts have ALL PEPSI, QfU have these donations used for one Celebrating 100 years of first appeared he has retired. It is that it was okay to let go now and wherever it might be needed, and most critical in the recover) of a tional poster in public lobbies, played a part in the recovery of adjustment or credited for a from The Reno Gazette Journal, so he did, on the birthday of his they said they would, and I am missing child, quick distribution "This way, each of the approx- dozens of abducted and missing COKE J J future adjustment at either of- Oct. 3,1992, and quoted with per- seventh month, but I was to learn sure they did, but as I walked to of a child's photo and physical imately 30,000 Michigan postal children. fice. However, anyone who may service to the community mission: much more my car I thought to myself I am description greatly enhances the employees become a potential al- The EAGLE EYE/CHILD wish to participate is under no on the birthday of his seventh glad I met a little man who left recover)' effort. ly in the safe return of a missing NET program was officially obligation to see the doctor. They & 7UP products may just drop off a blanket at month the little heart of james this world a better place with a "EAGIJC EYE/CHI I J) NET is child, " says Weeker. kicked off at a press conference plus deposit The State Bank of Coloma robert hofmann stopped beating two ladies spoke at his service, smile and a twinkle and a gurgle a local program-administered "We take pride in being active Wednesday, December 4, at 10 either location. 100 years ago this week, as reported in the December 18, having undergone six operations and from them I learned a world on the birthday of his seventh locally." says J.T Weeker. Vice members of even1 community a.m. at the Capitol Rotunda in the For more information or ques- and with his parents' permission of experience... month. President of Operations for the we serve." says Weeker. "We state Capitol Building. tions, please call Dr. Cynthia 1896, Coloma Courier: The new crosswalks at the quietly slipped from this life to And so. Dear Headers, here is Postal Service's Great I^akes hope never to need this nrouram. Garrone at 463-3436 or Dr. David Moss at 468-5775. intersection of Paw Paw and Center streets are very timely. eternal life, thereby enhancing my Christmas (sort of) Story Area, which includes Michigan. DAVE S AMOCO that kingdom with the same one was a nurse who spoke of his And perhaps it will fit in for the "Michigan law enforcement of- Hold onto those tax forms; Both offices will update the Ten cars of building material have been taken to Paw Paw enigmatic smile, gurgly giggle grit in fighting for life, recalled season of angels, and the birth of ficials decide when to activate M-140, Watervliet at 1-94 463-4135 public on how the drive went and tax time is nearly here are considering future similar and twinkling eyes with which he his spunk and happiness, a child. Beautifully said. Father 24-HOUR TOWING • AAA & AMOCO ROAD SERVICE lake this week which will go into Brown Bor. 's icehouse. engaged this world and at his tiny remembered that oft a time she McFadden. After reading your By Cliff Stevens collections in 1997. M.E. Potter and C.E. Pierce have taken a contract for age won over so many hearts of would dally at his bed for an hour words, we may realize even more HOMEOWNERS! Senior citizens were reminded year. the "big" people he until called for other duties and deeply that life. Precious Life, is living from paycheck tc paychwk by the North Berrien Senior Center officials said seniors cutting four hundred cords of 18 inch wood for Frank Haynes encountered... always leave with memories of not to be given lightly ... or tike/i Center to hold on to their Michi- will need these forms when pre- that smile, gurgle and twinkle away lightly. gan Uix return forms and claim paring their tax returns and cre- of the Sylvia Wolkins farm south of Watervliet. when I met with his parents to and how she missed him, this 1-616-957^10 forms for Homestead Property dits. CARRY-OUT plan his services they spoke of young, little man who died on the AAA MOWT&AGr ft FlSASCl*l COWOM* TIONTa x Credit which will be sent to Seniors will also be receiving him as if he was 70, not seven birthday of his seventh month... TO ADVERTISE IN all Michigan residences this Form 1099 from the Social Secur- SERVICE *-• months, and they told me he im- THE TRI CITY RECORD ity Administration, which will All THE WAV TO YOUR CAR i' ^ pressed so many adults in the the other lady who spoke a young, show their 1996 benefits. This CALL 463-M-E-W-S ust Pohl Prices Good Thru Sunday of Each Week hospital, fought to gallantly for pregnant matron, also lost a child 0t A£S form will be needed in order to •WowNf life, told me that on the birthday of 10 months because of heart file for Homestead Tax credits. FRIENDLY MARKETS "USDA FOOD STAMPS WEI.COMF According to the Senior Center, days, the Methodist Episcopal the state of Michigan will not ac- 210 E. Rvno Rd, 10 N. Center 415 N. Main St. BEYOND SHINGLE DIGGIN'S Church led the way in forming cept 1996 tax forms until after Stories of the Coloma/Watervliet Area by Dorothy Stark Cannell ' M new churches and this seemed to January 1,1997. be true in our area too. NEW The center will assist seniors in COLOMA HARTFORD WATERVLIET FAITHS OF OUR However, as the Germans filing their income tax and Open Mon-Sat 7-10 Open Mon-Sat 7-10 Open Mon-Sat 8-10 began settling in the Bainbndge Homestead Property Tax credit FOREFATHERS area in the 1840s. they lost no forms after January 15; how- Open Sundays 8-8 Closed Sundays Open Sundays 8 8 (Part 2) time in organizing for worship. HEATER ever, seniors must make an ap- Pioneer Protestants depended What surprises me is, in this pointment by calling the center 'hst for their worship, not on material close-knit group, many from the at 468-3366. objects, even such things as ar- same village, how many dif- When making your appoint- Harding's USDA Select Pepsi Products \L tistic "implements for rituals" i ferent denominations there ment, the center staff will inform and paintings, but on natural sur- were I Four churches were built CORES you about the forms and other in- Easy Carve roundings, makeshift meeting McCool, with James I. Redding within a half-mile radius during -IN STOCK- formation needed in order to 2 Liters places, and on a "word-cen- as class leader. They met in the the next 30 years. complete the filings. plus deposit crcr tered" worship. The voice of one Watervliet School which, about In 1851, the Evangelical STANDING of the early Methodist circuit this time, was built on the site of Lutheran Church was organized Selected Varieties riders, Peter Cartwright, spoke the Tri-city Record office. It and a House of Worship erected, out vehemently against "rings, wasn't until 1869 that they built a leaders were Frederick Weber, MILLAGE RIB ROAST ruffles, and all kinds of ornamen- church. Daniel Krieger, and David continued from page 1 • • — tal dress." Victor Turner, in his In the meantime, the Congre- Scherer. It began with 25 mem- members expressed their sup- pound book "Celebration," which gationalists of both Coloma bers and, in 1880, remained about port while three Board members studies festivities and rituals (Dickerville until 1865) and the same. commented on the tentative pro- m around the world, says, "Even Watervliet joined forces with the Those professing the Roman posal. the pews of elegant churches Methodists. Dickerville Metho- Catholic religion were meeting in Board member Walt Amy said Mimosa Royale, Brut, Cold dists helped Congregationalists homes, with priests coming out (V.I' signified wealth and status. the School District buildings need Duck, Pink or White Cushioned seats, organs, any- get a building up (for a while they from St. Joseph; and, In 1860, 15 M-139 Store Only! to be upgraded but felt the School thing that gratified personal were both meeting in the Dicker- families officially organized as District would have a hard time pride, was frowned upon." ville Schoolhouse). The Metho- St. Mary's and built a church, selling a $10.3 million bond issue. ANDRE Through singing and inspiring dists used it in the afternoon and with James Herman and John justPok. Lance Becht, another Board words they tried to achieve a the Congregationalists in the Aner as trustees. Eight years member, felt the retirement levy We know about families religious experience, which often morning. In Watervliet, the Con- later there were 25 families, AUTO PARTS of 4.2 mills should be trimmed, Champagne leaders included Simon Hosbein, took on body movement, postur- gregationalists began a Union 2127 S. M-139 while Board member Jerry Kayus Haid, and Joseph Kaiser. ing, shaking (Shakers being the Sunday School at the Methodist Th( Big White & Blue Building Jollay felt district voters most 750 ml because we have families, too. most extreme) and even the Church. George Parsons was In 1856, the Evangelical Eccle- likely wouldn't approve a millage rhythms of a dance, and healing. Sunday School Superintendent. siastical Church was formed, levy over three mills. Broccoli Cuts; or Family Pack - Life is full of little surprises...birthdays, graduations, Without the sacred beauty, sym- But, according to the Record, 14 with 10 members. Trustees 925-0035 chosen were Peter Schmitber- $ anniversaries, vacations, a new car. All the things which bols, images of the cathedrals of persons met with Miss Rhoda Cut Corn, Cut Green Beans, Peas make family life a little nicer and a little bit more interest- Europe or the cities of New York, Beaman and organized the Con- ger, Philip Butzbach, and Henry ing. These are the things you plan for throughout your they put all their feelings into gregational Church. When they Seel. By the late 1870s it had MAJOR HEALTH BENEFITS!! Mixed Vegetables or Broccoli Stir- life. And, each occasion is going to cost you some money. voice and body. It was a good finally got their own building in achieved- a membership of 125, 2/ 6 That's where we come in. We can show you a savings thing they felt this way because 1885, he, with Warner Baldwin, largest in the area, and also had a plan which pays you interest from day of deposit to day of at first they couldn't afford even A.N. Woodruff and Wallace flourishing Sabbath school of 90, Smith, left and began serving in charge of John Krause. FREE withdrawal — one which will allow buildings of their own. FRESHLIKE Mix or Match! Zipper Skin The Mount Hope Methodist their church. My grandparents, Trustees by this time also includ- you to better enjoy the events of Society was the first Shingle Dig- Eaton and Laura Branch, ed Adam Krause, David Friday, TEST family life. You see, with a regular gin's area church to organize. In begonged to that church; and and Peter Kniebes. VEGETABLES savings plan the money you have to RIDES! Sweet Tangerine: the year 1844, a group from Mom, in her book, recalled fond- About 1869, a Union Church 24-28 oz. wt. spend on the" little surprises won't Dickerville began meeting in a ly both Parsons, who taught, and was built at Spink's Comers, in Schwinn 733s Schwinn Airdyne* Schwinn 615p TrBadmill Strength Sy»t«.-n •OR- Easy to Peel come as a big surprise to you! small log school about one mile Baldwin, who led the singing. cooperation with the Baptist Backdraft west of Coloma on what is now In 1846, a Methodist Episcopal Church, organized with 25 mem- All Equipment is fully The State Bank Riverside Road: Martin Musser, Church was organized in Bain- bers; the Protestant Methodist, assembled and ready-to-ride! Juicy Tangelos who was the class leader, and bridge when Orsemus and John with 22; and the Methodist 3 YEAR wife; Robert and Eliza Mer- Spink volunteered to contribute Episcopal, 14. Several other FINANCING WEGNER'S of Coloma rifield; James Johnson and wife; toward building a schoolhouse, short-lived churches used it too. SCHWINN Visit the State Bunk of Coloma as it celebrates 100 years of Jeremiah Smith and wife; Alfred with the stipulation that the Next week, Christmas at FREE CYCLING im contribution to the area 's heritage of growth and prosperity. Sensebaugh and wife; and J.H. church could use it for worship. church! SONY WALKMAN with any fitness & FITNESS 209 North Paw Paw Street • Coloma, MI 49038 Equal Crawford and wife. So a building was put up at "The Fitness Experts" M E M B t R equipment unit. Schwmn Original (616) 468-3179 Opportunity In 1846, a Methodist class was Spink's Comers and the church TO SUBSCRIBE TO With this ad' 2621 Niles Avenoe, St. Joseph FD1C Lender organized in Watervliet, by a organized with 14 members. Airdyna* vm THE TRI CITY RECORD To Qualified Applicants, While supplies last! 983-BIKE circuit-riding minister, Rev. T.P. Throughout the west in pioneer Call 463-6397 4 I I" I f

Page I The Tri-City Record December 25,1996 December25,1996 TheTrl-CltyRecord Page? TriCity Area Ohituaries FOOD DRIVE GOES CATHERINE CAPOCCIA ters - Mrs. Betty (Hunter) BIG AT HARTFORD Catherine M. Capoccia, 76, of Survivors include: his parents, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, Min- NINA ZICK SERVICE NEWS Guy and Santina (Bertuca) Mrs. Nina E. Zick of St. Wright and Mrs. Barbara Eddy OorvToThc MIDDLE SCHOOL Benton Harbor, Michigan, died nesota; a son, David Howard of RYAN COMPLETES NAVY NewlM tiinc Bartels of Coloma; his brother, Joseph, Michigan, died at 7 a.m. of St. Joseph; three grandchil- By Ryan Soulard Thursday, December 19,1996, at Indianapolis, Indiana; a grand- BASIC TRAINING Michael Bartels at home; two Thursday, December 19,1996, at dren — Mrs. Cynthia Wright This year, in the Hartford Mid- Lakeland Medical Center, St. daughter, Stacy Jones; a grand- Navy Airman Apprentice Jere- sisters - Courtney and Heather her home. She had been ill for the Beles of Sarasota, Florida, Mrs. dle School, the Student Council Joseph, Michigan. son, Garrick Jones; and a sister, my S. Ryan, son of Harold L. and WATERVLIET'S Santa, and a birthday treat. Gifts Bartels, both at home; maternal past year and a half. Stephen C. Wright, and Mrs. Methodist Church. sponsored a food drive from the Mass of Christian burial was Mamie Gradisar of Pueblo, Col- Alice M. Ryan of Watervliet, for the baby Jesus (i.e., baby grandmother, Isabella Lea Ber- Funeral services were held at 3 Christine Wright Scoble of Ste- ST. JOSEPH At 7:00 p.m., also on December 18th to the 22nd of November. celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Satur- orado. He was preceded in death Mich., recently completed U.S. blankets, sleepers, diapers) will tuca of Coloma; paternal step- p.m. Sunday at Zion Evangelical vensville, Michigan; 11 great- CATHOLIC 24, Watervliet United Methodist Each homeroom was in a school- day at St. Bernard's Catholic by: a son, William Bridgman Navy basic training at Recruit be received in place of a tradi- grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. United Church of Christ, St. grandchildren — Bradley, Scott, Church will host a caroling and wide competition to see which Church, Benton Harbor. Visita- Howard, on January 30,1981; and Training Command, Great CHURCH tional offering. These layette Glenn Bartels of Eau Claire, Joseph, of which she was a Jason, Michael and Matthew candlelight service. could turn in the most items of tion was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Fri- a sister, Anita Godfrey. Lakes, Illinois. items will be donated to the Safe Michigan; maternal aunts and member. Friends called from 2 Beles of Sarasota, and Tiffany, HOLIDAY A candlelight communion ser- food. day at Kerley & Starks Funeral He is a 1996 graduate of Hart- Shelter. Those planning to attend uncles — Rock and Nancy Ber- to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the church. Nikole, Hunter and Christopher vice will begin at 11:00 p.m. on The Student Council issued a ford High School. SCHEDULE are asked to please call the Home, St. Joseph, where a tuca, JoAnn and Pat McGowan, Burial was in Riverview Ceme- Wright of Stevensville, and An- Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, at Col- school goal of 1,000 items of food. St. Joseph Catholic Church, church office at 468-6062 so plans rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m. Fran Boothby, Candie and Mark tery. Arrangements were made drew Scoble of Stevensville. She oma UMC. Two days before the end of the i Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Watervliet, will have a Chil- can be made for refreshments. Lirot, John and Patricia Bertuca, MARY ANN MARTIN by Kerley & Starks Funeral was preceded in death by: her The Coloma church is at 144 S. food drive, students were roughly dren's Christmas Eve Mass at A 7:00 p.m. Service of Can- Benton Harbor. Memorials may Angel and Jamie Hipskind, An- Mary Ann (Cummings) Mar- Home, St. Joseph. Memorials husband, Alfred H. Zick, who was Church Street, and the Water- 150 items short of meeting the 5:30 p.m. on December 24. A dlelight and Carols will be held at vliet church is also on Church be made to Leukemia Founda- thony Bertuca and Michael Ber- tin, 37, of Riverside, Michigan, may be made to the church. Hos- Vice President and Comptroller TO ADVERTISE IN goal. The last day of the food HARTFORD HIGH SCHOOL...students pack 123 food boxes Christmas Eve Mass will be held the Watervliet United Methodist Street in Watervliet. tion or St. John-St. Bernard tuca; cousins — Jennifer Fish- died Wednesday, December 18, pice at Home, or the Auxiliary of of Auto Specialties of St. Joseph drive the Student Council tallied that will be distributed to area needy and elderly, assuring a THE TRI-CITY RECORD at 11:00; Music & Scripture at Church. Lessons and familiar Parish, Benton Harbor. beck and Nicholas Bertuca, An- 1996, at Lakeland Medical Cen- Child and Family Services of St. and Hartford, Mich., and Wind- the final results. The Student happier Christmas. The project is a combined effort of the Call 463-N-E-W-S 10:30. There will also be a Christmas music will remind us Mrs. Capoccia was bom May 1, toinette and Joey McGowan, ter, St. Joseph, Michigan. Joseph. sor, Ontario, Canada, at the time Council was overwhelmed when Hartford Police Department, Hartford Fire Department, and Christmas Morning Mass at of the Good News birthed that Ho- 1920, in Graceville, Minnesota. Chrissy and Kari Boothby, Thalia The funeral service was held at Mrs. Zick was the youngest of of his death in 1959; and one SISTER LAKES it received 1,580 items of food. the Hartford Lions Club. (Joe Cheshire photo) 10:00. ly Night and continually seeking She was a member of St. John-St. Bertuca, and De'Vino Hipskind; 1 p.m. Monday at Davidson nine children bom to the late great-grandson, Stephen Hunter Mr. Mullin's homeroom was to be reborn in our hearts and LIONS CLUB Bernard Parish, Benton Harbor, paternal aunts and uncles— Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, Newell and Charlotte Melissa Wright, in 1984. the winning homeroom, turning lives. where she was a volunteer for Glenda Rudnick, Zaara and Coloma, Michigan, where friends Wygent on October 13, 1900, in LIVE NATIVITY DISTRIBUTES in 500 items. These students will Coloma United Methodist will many of the church's projects. Michael Norton, David and called from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday McDonald, Michigan. She moved SCENE AT kindly be treated to a pizza party l k l r> k r host an 11:00 p.m. Carol and TOYS, CLOTHING, Survivors include; two daugh- Paula Roy, Robert and Jeannie evening. Burial was in Harris to St. Joseph when she and her V.r;» v.rtV V.r;» •W:'. V.r:» for doing so well. COLOMA CHURCH Communion Service. One need ters — Mrs. Robert (Mary) Hartman, and Steve and Branda Cemetery, Hagar Township, late husband, Alfred H. Zick, AND BASKETS OF All food will be graciously On Christmas Eve at the not be a member of any church to Payne of Webster, Texas, and Hartman. He was preceded in Michigan. Memorials may be built their home in 1926. donated to the Hartford Coopera- New Year's Eve United Methodist Church in Col- receive Holy Communion. All FOOD TO NEEDY Mrs. Arthur (Edna) Spear of St. death by his grandfather, Rocco made to the family. Mrs. Zick was an active ting Ministries and then spread oma, there will be a "I jve Nativi- with a sincere desire to draw FAMILIES Joseph; eight sons — William J. Bertuca, on March 7,1996. Mrs. Martin was bom August 9, member of her church for many throughout the area to help the McDonald III of Watervliet, 1959, in Hayti, Missouri. She was ty Scene" from 6:30-9:00 p.m., closer to God and neighbor are The Sister Lakes Lions Club hungry. years and a member of the ICELEBRATIONIj complete with camels, sheep, distributed toys, clothing and 50 Michigan, Richard McDonald of CARRIE L. DUDA a 1977 graduate of Lakeshore welcome. Women's Fellowship. She was : ^at Martorano's Restaurant & Pizza : and a donkey. Come out and see baskets of food to needy families St. Genevieve, Missouri, John Carrie L. Duda, 86, of Dowa- High School in Stevensville, the first Treasurer of the McDonald of Hammond, India- giac, Michigan, died Tuesday, Michigan. the miracle of Christmas. in the area, just in time for WELCOME Fellowship and served in that • flfr downtown Coloma 468-4222 > • Christmas. "This year is bigger na, Patrick McDonald of Bucha- December 17,1996, at home. Survivors include: her hus- CHRISTMAS EVE capacity for several years. She than ever," said Lions Club nan, Michigan, Thomas McDon- Graveside service was held at band, Allan, whom she married also belonged to the Auxiliary of iFeaturing Donny Scates' ^ i CANDLELIGHT President Marvin Kraft. "There ald of Benton Harbor, Raymond 11 a.m. Friday at Fairview August 11, 1976; one son, Allan ST. PAUL'S FOOD AND GIFT Child and Family Services in St. are 145 children in the 50 McDonald of Buchanan, Daryl Cemetery, Watervliet, Michigan. Gene Reeder Martin Jr. of River- SERVICE AT Joseph, which she joined in Oc- UNITED CHURCH families. Each child received a DRIVE McDonald of Stevensville, Visitation was held from 5 to 7 side; her parents, Reeder and 4< tober 1957, and became a regular i COUNTRY BLUES BAND I MIDWAY BAPTIST toy and gloves; and the baskets Michigan, and John J.C." p.m. Thursday at Calvin Funeral Mattie Currunings of Riverside; OF CHRIST CONTINUES AT member on February 7,1958. She contained canned goods, flour, Capoccia of St. Joseph; 27 grand- Home, Hartford, Michigan. and two sisters — Peggy (Allan) with Milt Dean & Robert Purcell • CHURCH was a member of the American HOLIDAY sugar, potatoes, bread, fruit, CENTRAL children; 21 great-grandchil- Mrs. Duda was bom May 14, Stephenson of St. Joseph and Midway Baptist Church of Legion Auxiliary No. 163 of St. milk, candy and, of course, the dren; two sisters — Bemice 1910, in Marion County, Alaba- JoAnn (Carl) Pierce of Eau SCHEDULE Watervliet will have its annual ASSEMBLY OF Joseph and a past member of traditional turkey." Phelan and Mrs. Bill (Anne) Arn- ma. She had attended Central Claire, Michigan. On Sunday, December 22, at Christmas Eve Candlelight Ser- Berrien Hills Country Gub, St. FREE ADMISSION ^ i Each basket had over $50 worth GOD CHURCH tz, both of St. Joseph; and three Assembly of God Church of Col- the 10:30 a.m. worship service, vice on Tuesday, December 24, at Joseph, for many years. of food. The distribution of food brothers — Edward Phelan and oma, Michigan. the Sunday School youth of St. 7:00 p.m. "The Light of the World IN COLOMA She was a loving and devoted baskets and toys has been a local The holidays are here again Tom Phelan, both of Benton Har- Survivors include: two sons- MARK SKOLNIK Paul's United Church of Christ is Jesus" is the theme of this mother, grandmother, and great- [Band Starts 9:30 to ??? Uons Club service for over 25 and for most of us that means bor, and Donald Phelan of Warren Duda Jr. of Caruthers- Mark C. Skolnik, 37, of Coloma, will present "No Ordinary special hour-long service and will grandmother and will be greatly years. Bernard Witty, Chairman Christmas with all the trimm- Stevensville. She was preceded ville, Missouri, and Jerry Duda Michigan, died Thursday, Dec- | Reservations suggested call 468-4222 • Night," a Christmas musical. All focus on traditional carols as well missed by her family. of the project, said, "This under- ings. However, there are some in death by: her first husband, of Dowagiac; a daughter, Bar- ember 19,1996, at his home. are invited to join us in as the coming of the liord Jesus Survivers include: two daugh- taking would not be possible among us who cannot even afford, William John McDonald, in 1955; bara Dunnigan of Hartford; nine Funeral services were held at 1 celebrating Jesus' birth. Christ which was foretold by the without the strong support of a Christmas dinner, much less and by her second husband, grandchildren; 19 great- p.m. Friday at the Dey-Florin On Christmas Eve, December Old Testament prophets, receiv- I MARTORANO'S ! local merchants, businesses, the gifts for their children. It is with www umn Henry Capoccia, in 1987. grandchildren; and a sister, Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, 24, there will be a 6:30 p.m. fami- ed that night in Bethlehem, and is staff at the Sister Lakes school, them in mind that the church Flori Hill of Hartford. She was St. Joseph, Michigan. Burial was ly Candlelight Service. The pub- now to be reflected in our lives and the public in general. It's one body of Central Assembly of God preceded in death by: her hus- in Temple Beth El Cemetery. jRESTAURANT & PIZZAj lic is invited. each day. The service will end WEECmi HiBil PATRICK CASSIDY of the most rewarding things we has organized a food and gift band, Otto Warren Duda; three Memorials may be made to the The church is located at 1650 with the lighting of candles and Patrick Natale Cassidy, 17, of North Bainbndge Center Road, singing of "Silent Night, Holy do." drive this year, according to We just wanted to say "Merry Christmas", and Coloma, Michigan, died Monday, brothers; and two sisters. American Diabetes Association. 'ihanks" for calling on us this past year. Mr. Skolnik was bom Septem- south of Watervliet. Night." Pastor Dwayne Goodale. December 16, 1996, at his resi- If you can provide any of the GEORGE HOWARD ber 6, 1959, in Benton Harbor, Midway Baptist Church is TO SUBSCRIBE TO We appreciate your kind patronage. dence. following items, please call (616) George Bridgman Howard, 79, Michigan. He had been employed located on Red Arrow Highway Mass of Christian burial was THE TRI-CITY RECORD 468-8422: turkeys and/or hams, of Keeler, Michigan, died Satur- as a chef at the Keeler Keg and Hutchins Funeral Home between Watervliet and Coloma. celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, ?t9 S Mm. NaltnUt «imi CALL 463 N E W S nonperishable food items, gift day, December 14,1996, at Law- part time in the Coffee Shop at CHRISTMAS EVE Rev. Mark Cowell, Senior Pas- Dec. 20, at St. Joseph Catholic items for children (such as hats, rence Manor. Lakeland Medical Center, St. 463-3811 tor, cordially invites the people of Church, Watervliet, Michigan, of SERVICES TO BE mittens, toys, etc.), and mone- MWPEWIMum Memorial services will be an- Joseph. He was a member of the our communities to come to this RECORD ADVERTISERS which he was a member. The ' counrioussinvicntr special service. Nursery* will be tary donations for the above. Serving our community for the last 4 years willi one of the nounced at a later date. There South Bend Chapter-Chef's A DIGNIFIED UANNCR HOSTED BY family received friends from 5 to PRICE IS RIGHT! BRING YOUR LOCAL Central Assembly of God is provided. best seffing brands of gasdine in the nation & our fresh ddi was no visitation. Arrangements Association of the National Res- ROLAND T MUTCWNS.Oil COLOMA AND 9 p.m. Thursday at the Davidson For more information, please NEWS TO YOU. PLEASE located at 6801 Ryno Road, Col- Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, are by Calvin Funeral Home, taurant Association. He was also at M-140 & Red Arrow Hwy., Watervliet a member of the St. Joseph Elks r- WATERVLIET call the church at 463-3195. SHOP THEM FIRST! oma. Coloma, where a scripture ser- Hartford, Michigan. Burial was f 1 in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Lodge No. 541 and the Coloma OHSTU-L 00 . UNITED vice was held at 7:30 p.m. Thurs- ^OVJ $ day. Burial was in St. Joseph Benton Harbor, Michigan. F.O.P. No. 147. H~r- UT METHODIST HOMMTS Catholic Cemetery, Watervliet. Mr. Howard was bom April 5, Survivors include: his parents, 11' * fe' 1917, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dan and Eleanor (Fisch) Skolnik 199 CHURCHES UNITED Memorials may be made to St. Coloma United Methodist Joseph Catholic School or Masses and was the great-grandson of of Coloma; two sisters — Debra METHODIST George Bridgman Sr., one of the Linderman and husband Dennis CALVIN FUNERAL HOME Church will host a 4:00 p.m. may be made to St. Joseph OAU D. UOMBO. •lUCIOI YES, THATS THE PRICE! Christmas Eve Service geared to CHURCHES Make Coloma your Christmas Catholic Church, both in Water- pioneers of Bridgman. He retired of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Horroao. MKMIOAM 4»oti IhiM in not u miaprinl. Hu\ a />S.S svifrm today for and get preschool and early elementary vliet. from Bumette Foods Inc. of Pamela Skolnik of Watervliet ANNOUNCE Keeler and was a Navy veteran. and her fiance, Sean Sweeney. If 'JiHt rtuh hark irhen you purrhaae a I year mhucription to age children and their families. For ALL your floral needs\ Patrick was bom June 15,1979, HOLIDAY ^We can help with your peace^ Survivors include: his wife, — Total choice profiranimin/i. That make* the roit of TTiis 40-minute service will in- J Ins Christmas season in St. Joseph, Michigan. He was a ' mind over the holidays^ Shopping Center ^.Please call on us ' ^ your /iSS jiut FL'W. ( all UM today for details! clude a telling of the Christmas SCHEDULES junior at Coloma High School Lillian "Libby," whom he mar- TO SUBSCRIBE TO story, simple songs and finger A special service for pre- Harry SmilingTaces, friendly service, great savings and Hometown where he was a member of the ried November 30,1945, at Long THE TRI CITY RECORD plays, a special story about the schoolers and their families will lOHNSOl Coloma High School Comets foot- Beach, California; daughters- 18" Dish wonderful gift ideas are just a few of the reasons to visit /Flowers 1 Susan Jones of Fallbrook, Cali- Call 463-N-E-W-S LEOHUO nmOAL nOHB Star over Bethlehem told by be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Insurance E Ceilerjl. ball team 1996. He also did a lot of 112 w SI Joseph. •6MOOO imM iiNiiy*** Pastor lien, a brief visit from December 24, at Coloma United our town of Coloma for all your ChrigJjflflsjhopping needs volunteer umpiring for baseball fornia, Barbara Fleming of Min- and Softball. neapolis, and Janice Constable of FLORIN DIRECTV. .4 4 \ / FUNERAL SERVICE STpiat) your Christmas^ lo( the perfect holidaj SATELLITE TV AT ITS IEST lUTLER'S' 4*1)1 e're your 1 hhslmosr "bfeak". anftime. stop in DAVIDSON CHAPEL /Wfv hemhinarlers With annual subscription ^ for foot!, gift irrop. // | Business & Service Directory \ 249 E**t Center Street Cardiologist's GARAGE ^7 w ^maKe sute Santas sleigh Coloma Cotoma. Ml 49038 -\nI con IS. gift* A more! is safe and ready to go 4^8-3181 V for youf Christmas visiting COLOMA A STREET • i.v Bloomingdale Communications, Inc S 7 BICYCLES INSURANCE Corner d Arrow Highway ' HARDING'S & ACCOUNTING 101W. 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received by the Intermediate JACOB HOGUE School District seeking mini- NOMINATED FOR grants for their projects. Family Heirlooms In a letter to Rodriguez from WENDY'S HIGH A Genealogy Column by Carole Kiernan Your ' 'Kute Kids'' Jenny Branch Sailor, science consultant for the BCISD, she SCHOOL HEISMAN . » was notified her application was AWARD logging industry decided to gain well written and will allow her Jacob Hogue, a senior at Col- Last week I mentioned the their dame and fortune on the students to be engaged in a sus- oma High School, has been nomi- Intemet-Don't get the wrong rmmw West Coast. There were at the tained learning hands-on ex- nated for the 1996 Wendy's High idea. I am in favor of using all of the tools available to search for time many pine forests there. perience. School Heisman Award. Some of these men, and some- Rodriguez was requested to The national awards program, one's family history. I did mean times the entire family, migrated write a short summary regarding created by Wendy's, the National to point out that the Internet is to Washington and Oregon. Some the benefits of her grant approval Association of Secondary School one tool that millions of folks families returned within a short and its results to be shared with Principals (NASSP) and the have access to and, if you post time, others returned only to other teachers in Berrien County. Downtown Athletic Club in New questions or queries on the In- oh A mo Submission of the summary York City, recognizes the ac- ternet, millions of folks could visit. mijjijmm report will also make Rodriguez complishments of high school read your query and possibly If your family returned, there Here s hoping it all adds up to an outstanding season eligible to receive additional senior men and women who excel supply you with answers to your is a good chance that at least one for all our friends and neighbors! math/science grants beginning in the following areas: Acade- quekions. of the children stayed there to in March 1997. mics, Athletics, and Community Since then, I have seen the In- work, marry, and rear their chil- ternet posting (concerning the dren. Superintendent DeFields com- Involvement. COMPREHENSIVE Another fun-filled season... Ohio noncertified copies of vital If you put your ancestors in mended Rodriguez for being "This young adult represents And all of you ore the reason; awarded the minigrant and dis- exactly what today's youth records) that I quoted in one of their proper historical place, you BUSINESS SYSTEMS the Ohio newsletters I receive. may be pleasantly surprised at We've slid in to say, playing the quality of teachers should be-a leader in the 463-7211 Watervliet "Have a great day"' employed in the Coloma School classroom, in the athletic arena However, more specific informa- the clues and research options District and their devotion to pro- and in their community," says tion was listed in the newsletter, you have waiting to be dis- Merry Christmas. Share a photo of your <(Kute Kids" with your friends, neighbors; and Thank you for c hoosing us. vide the best education possible Dave Thomas, founder of Wen- i.e., what records and years are covered. SmUesftBest Wishes relatives who read the TriCity Record. Make suire you write your kids' available and the postage re- DID YOU KNOW? names on the back of the picture and include any other information about for all Coloma students. dy's. "We are proud to recognize Your friendship and support are greatly appreciated. Jacob and are honored to quired for your request to be pro- If you have folks who could it you'd like to see in the paper, including mom and dad, grandma and have been in Wisconsin during or Have a wonderful Christmas. grandpa, and so on. Send the photo to the Tri-City Record, P.O. Box 7,' associate Wendy's with this cessed. Watervliet, MI 49098. Pick up the photo after it appears in the paper or in- remarkable individual." Use those tools that you have shortly after the Civil War, you clude a stamped, self-addressed envelope and we'll mail it back to you. • Principals at more than 20,000 access to, but do not be put off if may want to look at the Civil War you do not have access to the Veteran enlistments which have biify mud SIOM y high schools were invited to been placed in a computer data Cinnamon and Brittany, and a nominate one male and one latest technology. HARTFORD A PLACE IN HISTORY... base. For further information, cat named Brat. female student-citizen-athlete for COUNTRY KITCHEN Brent's family includes his the awards competition. Entries Think about the time period in availability, etc., contact the MIDDLE SCHOOL which you are working. I have Wisconsin Veterans Museum, 30 463-3164 mom, Carol Shade, who works will be evaluated by the scho- Coloma,. Michigan STUDENT OF for Bethany Christian Services in lastic review service CTB/ said this before, but it bears W. Mifflin St., Madison, WI53703 Paw Paw. His dad is Sam Shade McGraw-Hill to narrow the field repeating: Depending on the QUERIES... THE WEEK Seeking information about Brent Shade has been named and he works for Michiana Supp- to 1,020 state finalists and soon to time period, you may need to Hartford Middle School's Student ly in Benton Harbor. He has one 102 state award winners, in- consult the records of another A.H. Underwood, a Potawatomi Indian who worked for my grand- of the Week. He lists his favorite brother. Ken Shade, who is 12 cluding the District of Columbia. county or state to find the infor- class in school as language arts. years old. mation about your ancestors that father's family during the 1920s BIRTH you seek. Even the types of i the Thomas H. Cavanaugh fami- The best books he's read are When asked the person he ad- m .• "Sideway Stories From Wayside mires most, Brent said, MR. CARRIER ANNOUNCEMENT records pertaining to your ances- ly). Stories say that A.H. Under- To Our Valued tor will vary according to the wood "blew fire." It was also on 1 School" and "My Teacher's an "Michael Jordan, because he's UPDATE Gerry and Lisa (Watts) Green JU A Alien" by Bruce Covell. cool!" Mr. Randall Carrier's parents of Benton Harbor announce the time period in which they lived. the Joe Pine radio show in Ten years from now. Brent report some new medical pro- birth of a daughter, Haley Marie, There are parts of the western Hawaii about the Indian from Customers sees himself going to Penn State blems have arisen that require on Tuesday, December 17, 1996, United States which were not set- Paw Paw, Michigan, who could As the season unfolds to become a doctor or sports Mr. Carrier be transferred to at 12:19 a.m. Haley weighed 6 tled until after 1890. Travel condi- blow flames from his throat. If We would just like to say, tions were not the same at that you have information, please broadcaster. Butterworth Hospital, where he pounds, ounces and was 19^ H'tshtna you anJ your) all th( We hope you enjoy a fine holiday. can get the medical care he inches long. Haley's grand- time as they were when settle- contact: J.P. Richardson, 6434 'Vtor" fluff MI ( hnstma'tim/ When we tell you we 're grateful. COLOMA MIDDLE needs. parents are Robert and Mary ment in what was to be Michigan Shirehall Dr., San Diego, CA Jlnmk you for hftrui io good to us May the warmth Anyone interested in visiting Green of Westland, Mich., and began about 100 years before. 92111. You know that it's true... of the season SCHOOL TEACHER Mr. Carrier should contact the Chuck and Sharon Watts of Ben- Many of our ancestors' fami- I would like to compare notes MAIN ST. PIZZA Because we wouldn 't he here embrace you. with anyone researching the GETS GRANT Watervliet Public Schools ton Harbor. Her great- lies walked to Ohio and spent a Sandy & Dick Without good folk like you! MERRY By Cliff Stevens Superintendent's Office for cur- grandparents are Chuck and generation there. The children or Bush or Allen surnames. L. Coloma Superintendent of rent information before driving Agnes Watts and Stella Tacy, all grandchildren came to Michigan Stuckey, One West Newhaven Watervliet CHRISTMAS! Schools David DeFields announc- to Grand Rapids. lifelong residents of Coloma. on foot, riding or walking next to Cir., Madison, Wl 53717. an ox cart, or by ship via the To have your queries, reunion Shift Into Holiday Gear! ed Coloma Middle School teacher Connie Rodriguez has been nam- Great Lakes and probably a notices or other information of DON YOUNG Everyone here is all rewed up to wish you ed the recipient of a math/ COLOMA SCHOOLS For ALL your number of other methods of genealogical interest appear travel. here, free of charge, type or neat- a high-powered holiday celebration, science grant from the Berrien ADOPTING A local news insurance Agency where everything runs smoothly! County Intermediate School By the time the pine forests ly write your information and BUCKSHOT District. CAREER- subscribe to the were gone, here in Michigan, mail to: Carole Kiernan. P O atervliet Rodriguez has been awarded a FOCUSED Tri-City Record many men who had worked in the Box 81, Watervliet, MI 49QM. ARCHERY His favorite food is pizza and minigrant of $300 for her project, HIGH SCHOOL CaU 463-NEWS Watervliet Horton's Auto Body his hobby is collecting baseball "Beyond Plane Geometry." •HtKK KSTIMATKS •Ht AMK l(KI*AII( cards. He says he has a huge col- Her project application was •I ( nr Merrified CURRICULUM —— i M lection. He has two dogs, named among over 29 applications Coloma Community Schools MJfe-time Enterprise Car Rental NOW AVAILABLE will be adopting a career-focused Pniiit Wiirrmilv High School curriculum, blen- ding a rigorous and relevant academic curriculum with highly visible connections to specific COMMUNITY Join us careers. The goal is to clarify for the students the connection between y schoolwork and the world ofi for lunch work. Students frequently ask,1 CALENDAR "Why do we need this?" "What Sponsored as a community service by Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill •does this have to do with any- Send Community Calendar listings to The Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 Just a few handy made fresh daily 1 thing?" The answer: "You need or FAX them to 463-8329. Listings must be renewed weekly, deadline is Noon, Mondav words to express our this to get a high-skill, high-wage Now through December 25. BLANKET SERVICE. St. Paul's United Church of Wednesday, December 25, 10:00 a.m.. profound gratitude.. Sandwiches, soups & salads job, make sufficient money to COLLECTION, will trade an office mtt Christ, 1650 North Bainbridge Center CHRISTMAS MORNING MASS, St support your family, and to be a for a new blanket, at chiropractors Or. Road, south of Watervliet. Joseph Catholic Church. WatenHiet MERRY CHRISTMAS lifelong learner." Cynthia Garrone's office in Watervliet Wishing You Mon.-Sal, 10:30am - 3pm To achieve this goal, the career and Dr. David Moss' office in Coloma. Tuesday, December 24. 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 23. 2:30 p.m., GET- AND MANY paths curriculum will focus on Call Dr. Garrone at 463-3436 or Dr. SPECIAL SERVICE FOR PRE- ACQUAINTED TEA FOR MISS HEART Of Don't forget our fresh-baked donuts, cookies, four career majors: Business Moss at 468-5775 for more informa- SCHOOLERS I FAMILIES, Coloma BL0SS0MTIME CONTESTANTS, Water- THANKS! pies, cakes and breads are perfect for holiday Services Technology, Engineer- tion. United Methodist Church. 144 S. vliet Public Library, 333 N. Main a ing and Industrial, Fine Arts/ Church Street Please call 468 6062 so Street. Call the Blossomtime Office at Communication, and Health/ Going on now, FOOD & GIFT DRIVE, plans can be made for refreshments. (616) 926-7397 for more informatiofl. entertaining & as gifts... gift certificates too! Central Assembly of God, 6801 Ryno Human Services. Road. Coloma. Mich. Call the church Tuesday, December 24. 5:30 p.m., Thursday, January 9. 7:00 p.m., COL- Happy and Healthy HARDWARE MAIN ST. Within each career major, for details, (616) 468-8422. CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE MASS, LEGE FINANCIAL AID WOtKSHOP FOR students will pursue either al the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Watervliet. WHS SENIORS. Watervliet Hifh School tM N. P»w !'•*» St.. Coloma 4W-2462 WATERVLIET technical or professional career | Now through December 31, TREE OF library. All current seniors and their gqlden^brown path. A career path will provide LOVE, sponsored by Community Tuesday, December 24, 11:00 p.m., parents are encouraged to attend. Holiday Season 463-4731 students with the skills to be sue-1 Hospital Auxiliary, Watervliet. Call the. CHRISTMAS EVE MASS (Music & Scrip- Now featuring... cessful at home, in the communi- Auxiliary Office at 463-3111 for ture, 10:30). St. Joseph Catholic Wednesdays, 10 a.m., PROGRAMS FOR sandwiches, soup & ty, and in the world of work. details. . Church. Watervliet. PRESCHOOLERS, Hartfori Public inc.': salads for lunch! The goal of the new curriculum I Library. Call the librani at 621-3408 for is to connect the student's Now through first of the year, FOOD Tuesday, December 24,6:30-9:30 p.m., more information. classroom experience with skills FOR FINES, Coloma Public Libranr. Call LIVE NATIVITY SCENE. Coloma United 1 468-3431 for more information. Methodist Church. Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m., ADVANCED from and knowledge required to be LINE DANCING, North Berrien Senior successful in "real life." Now through January 12, HOLIDAY Tuesday, December 24, 6:30 p.m., Center, Coloma. Free for senior Are you looking for a In order to restructure the cur-1 DISPLAYS, 1839 Courthouse Museum, CANDLELIGHT SERVICE, St. Paul's citizens. riculum toward career paths and| Berrien Springs, Mich. Hours are United Church of Christ, 1650 North ^LMARY KAY successfully educate all students, Tues.-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday & Bainbridge Center Road, south of Wednesdays, 2:15 p.m., BEGINNING an alternative type of schedule Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Admission is Watervliet. LINE DANCING. North Berrien Senior Beauty Consultant? will be implemented. $2.50/adult, $l/ages 6-17, and free Center. Coloma. Free for senior for children under five who are accom- Tuesday. December 24, 7:00 p.m., citizens. Community Hospital panied by an adult. CAROLS & CANDLELIGHT SERVICE. The Watervliet United Methodist Church, Fridays' 1 p.m., NEEDLECRAFT SES- Thursday, Dec. 19, 12:30 p.m., Church Street. SIONS. Norjh Berrien Senior Center, 25/ \ Brick CHRISTMAS PROGRAM with Wash- Coloma. ington School Super Choir, North Ber- Tuesday. December 24, 7:00 p.m., School (6 rien Senior Center, Coloma. Call CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SER- Second Wednesday of every month, 468-5682 to make reservations for VICE, Midway Baptist Church, Red Ar- 6:30-7:30 p.m., DIABETIC SUPPORT Gallery ll ff] I lunch on Dec. 19. row Highway Watervliet and Coloma. GROUP, Community Education Center, L / 75 For more information, please call Community Hospital, Watervliet For & Gifts — Saturday, December 21, VISIT WITH 463-3195. more information, call 463-3111, ext. lie (i liosh'ss (in(I n ilh just a S25 personal SANTA, in his headquarters at Gargano 495. Custom Carpets, downtown Watervliet. Tuesday, December 24, 11:00 pm order iV S100 oulsidi* orders youll receive Art, Gifts & Custom Framing CAROLS AND COMMUNION SERVICE* First Thursday of every month, 7:00 -| affiliated with Borgess Health /Miiance Sunday, December 22, 10:30 a.m., Coloma United Methodist Church, 144 p.m., FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT $50 in free MK products! 1710 Friday Road CHRISTMAS MUSICAL & WORSHIP S. Church Street . GROUP, Classroom A, Community Coloma, Ml 49038 Hospital, Watervliet GOOD TIDINGS 616/468-9351 Taking Care of Your Disposal Needs We wish everyone a wonderful hohecy season. 463-6516 OPEN And we'd like to take this opportunity to thank all Southwestern Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill of vou for your valued patronage. Michigan SAT & SUN 11-5 tUiM, PHO fWK* Amy Loshbough or by appointment 3290 Hennessey Rd. Watervliet 463-5588 V liidcnrndrnl Hcnnly (on sun nut Jane Dykema Clnd^ Young OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 7am-4:30pm Sat. 7amn\oon LoSd/fe FeJenJ Sovmgs BcrJc ) > I I k I

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"Cbty to God in the highest. and on earth peace, good will TO OUR "BEST" toward wen.' MANY — Luke 2:74 FRIENDS n Nancy Kutchinski Ed Belfy Nancy Huffman Chris Gargano Barof Nilson Joe Borenstein Jim Edwards Doug VanBruggen Christmas blessings to all. 114-62 113-63 104-72 122-54 120-56 117-59 109-67 107-69 Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Denver Broncos, Indianapolis San Diego Chargers, Indianapolis Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Dtnvtr Broncos, Indianapolis Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, Green Cohs, New England Patriots, Groon Colts, New England Patriots, Green Colts, New York Giants, Green Bay Colts, New York Giants, Greon Bay Goto. Nov England Patriots, Gritn Colts, New England Patriots, Green Colts, Now England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers, Bay Packort, Pittsburgh StaolofS, Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers, Panthers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Packers, Carolina Panthers, Buf- Bay Packare, Carolina Panthars, Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers, Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas BuHalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas falo Bills, Washington Redskins, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowbon. Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys. Buffalo Bills. Dallas Cowboys, Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Eagles, Oakland Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Eagles, Oakland Philadalphia Ea|lts, Oakland Philadelphia Eagles. Oakland Philadelphia Eagles, Oakland Oakland Raiders, San Francisco Raiders. San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raidors, San Francisco Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, Tam- Oakland Raiders, San Francisco Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, Gambles Flea Market & Raidors. San Francisco 49trs. Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, 49ers, Chicago Bears 49tfs, Chicago Bears pa Bay Bucks 49ers, Tampa Bay Bucks Chicago Bears Chicaio Baars Chicago Boars Chicago Bears Total Points; 35 Total Points; 45 Total Points; 30 Ginnie's Tantalizing TortC8 Total Points: 33 Total Points: 31 Total Points: 38 Total Points; 39 Total Points; 41 AYULETIDE BLESSING Main St., Watervliet May you and yours enjoy a memorable and Merry Christmas from your Armchair Quarterbacks peaceful season of sacred celebration. There will be no change in the commodate all of you readers for Huffman can catch Ed Belfy. tighten things up; or a charge by gen there in her place. Stay tun- While you are dealing with the We appreciate yow support and friendship. MARTHA'S BEAUTY & YARN SHOP standings this week as we went to Christmas. Ix)ok for the results in Maybe we will see archrivals Nancy Kutchinski to get out of ed, as you never know with Arm- suspense, have a very Merrvl Martha & Marifranees press last Friday evening to ac- next week's issue to see if Nancy Barry Nilson and Jim Edwards the cellar and put Doug VanBrug- chair. Christmas! Nilson's Sales & Service Watervliet, Michigan Red Arrow Hwy, Watervliet 1996 THE SPORTS YEAR IN REVIEW If there is one lesson you learn in life it is that things seem to go fining a lot faster as you get older in ao life. Such is the case as another year in sports is in the books. The Tri-City Area had its moments in sporting events in 1996 to go along May happiness and good fortune visit your home with the regional and national at Christmastime. r happenings. Thank you for visiting us this past year. Part of our review will appear In The in this week's issue, with the next 0 0 in the next week or so. JANUARY Spwt Northwestern goes to the Rase Bowl as Big Ten champs for the Of The first time in ages. Even though the Wildcats lose, it is still a "Cinderella" story. Michigan COLOMA THE COLOMA VARSITY...basketball team provided plenty of ex- THE WATERVLIET VARSITY...basketball team proved that falls to Texas AitM in the Alamo Season citement as it took the Class B District crown before falling in the "March Madness" is for real as the Panthers came out of nowhere to Bowl, Notre Dame falls to Class B Regional title game. (Mike Leith photo) win their first Class C District title in 19 years under head coach Jim God bless you and yours Florida State in the Orange Bowl, Winter. (Mike Leith photo) at this holy time of year. Season's Greetings against Battle Creek Pennfield, basketball team demonstrated state honorable mention team defeated Lake Michigan Catholic : they also had seven champions in why it is called "March Mad- along with being a Red Arrow 16-0 and then downed Schoolcraft : Your friendship means a lot to us. Trade Winds Moser, Jason Becht, Jason ness" as the Panthers beat Conference first team all- 12-9 in the championship game. Enjoy a wonderful holiday. Hicks, Sullivan, Rendell, Durfee, Lawton, they upset tournament conference selection. Andy Jeff Sieber got his first varsity : from the and Sample. The final score favorite Eau Claire, and downed Winans received second team win in the LMC game and was Antiques against Pennfield was 3ft-28. Hartford in the District cham- honors. Pierce also was voted the credited with a save in the ; Watervliet's girls varsity vol- pionship by a 44-43 score. It was team's MVP at the annual Schoolcraft game. Clint Jewell • WELSHMART PRESSBOX leyball team took second place in the Panthers' first district title in awards meeting. notched the win for Coloma in the : 1-94 & Ryno Rd., Coloma & Beads the Red Arrow after competing 19 years. Scott Hobson led Scott Hobson was named MVP Schoolcraft game. As of the end : Main St.. W atervlirl 3y Mike Leitlj in the conference meet. Rachel Watervliet in all three tourna- at the annual Watervliet basket- of April, the Comets were off to a • .l,vU 0"\i *><..*!> Pethe, Lisa Ashton, Emilie For- ment games, with 48 points total; ball awards banquet. Hobson also 9-3 start. rester, and Vicki Zandarski led as Mike Horton chipped in 37. was an all-conference first team Watervliet's boys and girls: and Nebraska wins the national out archrival Barn- Nilson by the Watervliet in statistics. The Panthers then fell in their selection while Josh Wheeler track team both finished second championship with a win over tie-breaker as they had the same Coloma's varsity basketball Class C Regional opener by a took second team honors. in the annual Watervliet Relays. ; Florida in the Fiesta Bowl. overall records for the whole team posted wins against 62-56 squeaker to Hopkins. The boys had two firsts with ; APRIL Gregg Klopp and Steve Deyne : Michigan State fell to I in the season. lakeshore and River Valley in The Coloma Comet varsity Syracuse, U-Mass, Kentucky, combining to take the long jump Independence Bowl. the last week of the regular basketball team took the Class B and Mississippi all made the FEBRUARY relay; with Bill McDonald, ; Coloma's boys basketball team season to nail down its third con- District title at Lakeshore by "Final Four" at the "March Coloma's varsity wrestling Klopp, Jerry Emhoff, and Deyne : was up and down as it posted im- secutive lakeland Conference defeating St. Joe in the cham- Madness" NCAA tournament. pressive wins over St. Joseph and team took its first District team championship under coach Bill pionship game 5745. To get there also taking the shuttle hurdle ; title in the school's history. Dick Kentucky prevailed over Syra- lakeshore, only to get caught Gillespie. In the Lakeshore they downed Niles 71-69 and Ed- cuse to give coach Rick Patino relay. On the girls' side, the Lady Becht's Comets beat Brandy- Panthers took three firsts. Lisa : sleeping in a loss to Edwards- game, Antwan Ficklin had 25 wardsburg 75-56. For the tourna- his first collegiate national title. wine 40-28 for the championship, burg. Antwan Ficklin and l^amon points, Antone Hines had 21, and ment, Antwan Ficklin led Col- The girls NCAA finals were Ashton and Beth Kulick took first: a with firsts from I^enny Meschino, in the high jump relay, Emily ; Mathison led the Comets in all of Lamon Mathison added 20. oma in scoring with 61 points just as exciting with Tennessee Mike Moser, Chad Tidey, Mike Hutchins, Genevieve Geisler,: the games as they ended the Against River Valley, Lamon while Lamon Mathison was right taking the championship over Sullivan, Dan Rendell, John Dur- behind him with 59 points. Col- Kim Klopp, and Celena Hook: May you always month at 10-1 overall and in first Mathison led Coloma with a Georgia. fee, Andy Watson, and Charlie took the 3200 relay; and Hut-• place of the lakeland Confer- season-high 33 points. oma then advanced to the Coloma's girls varsity softball he blessed with His Sample. The Comet wrestlers chins, Geisler, Vicki Zandarski, ence. At the national level, the Dallas Regional finals by beating Gull team got off to a good start as the ; then went on to post their first- and Ashton took the 1600 relay. : light and lore. Hartford's basketball team Cowboys won the Super Bowl Lake 95-78 before falling to Al- Lady Comets took their own first- ever team Regional champion- Look for at least the next four : also put in a solid performance again over the Pittsburgh bion 92-63. annual softball invitational tour- ship with a squeaker over Con- months next week. Have a Merry • for the month as it was 10-1 Steelers. Antwan Ficklin of Coloma was nament. They down Hartford 16-3 stantine in the semifinals. Both Hartford's varsity wrestling named to the Class B all-state Christmas! overall with the only loss coming schools actually ended the meet before beating an undefeated at the hands of Eau Claire. Steve team placed second in the overall first team for the second year in a Schoolcraft team 10-8 in the tied at 37-37, forcing officials to row. Lamon Mathison received liOwe had a big game against standings at the Red Arrow Con- championship game. Amy Clark go to a tie-breaker formula that an honorable mention. Ficklin Watervliet during that run as he ference meet. They had five in- got the mound wins in both came out in Coloma's favor. and Mathison were both also scored 25 points along with Don dividual champions in James games. They had seven winners in the Henslee, Henry Burrows, Aric named to the Lakeland Con- ^ i Pierce's 29 points in the 67-57 vic- Coloma's boys varsity baseball tory. semifinal match against Con- Foster, Marty Heminger, and ference first team. team took its own invitational stantine, including Moser, Josh Hartford senior Don Pierce Coloma 1 Ed Belfy took the Armchair Scott Eastman. tournament as the Comets Quarterback championship by a Fulton, Sullivan, Alex Moore, was named to the Class C all- six-game margin over second- Rendell, Durfee, and Sample. In MARCH Fabricare place Jim Edwards. Jim edged their championship match Coloma's varsity wrestling team finally fell in the state On the Hill CATCH quarterfinals to Gladwin by a Carl & luivina Oehling 41-28 score. The Comets did have THE six individual winners in Charlie BATTERIES & TIRES Sample, Mike Moser, John Dur- fee, Dan Rendell, Jason Hicks, SPIRIT! and Alex Moore. It was Sample's 100th career win. 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Page 14 The Tri-City Record December 25,1996 December 25,1996 The Tri-City Record Page 15 DIOPJ" Master Angler Award i

WAlilY! IPS fey entries due by January 10 Fishing Guide and entry foin Release category to allow Anglers have until January 10, are also available from DNR c FROM THE recognition of those anglers who 1997, to submit their entries in the fices statewide. GORDON CHMIES Department of Natural Resour- choose to release their fish. ces Master Angler Awards Pro- Anglers submitting entries birds. gram. All entries submitted must should read the requirements, as Jim Bell Many birds form flocks in the BIRDS THAT be for fish caught and kept or printed in a current copy of the winter. Members of the flock WINTER IN caught and released during the DNR Fishing Guide. Although then alert each other to danger the same application form is us- and to help find food. Grosbeaks 1996 calendar year. Learn To Maneuver With MICHIGAN "Every year some entries ar- ed for both the Catch and Keep Those birds which don't fly are a good example of this trait. The Bow Mount Electric rive after the January 10 dead- and the Catch and Release south for the winter can survive They hit feeder supplies so heavi- season's line and, unfortunately, these categories, the entry require- I low does one k-gin to master cold weather because they adapt. ly that some birders refer to cannot be considered," said Bar- ments are somewhat different. They do so, either physically or them as "grocery-beaks." running the l)oat using that bow bara Walker, DNR Fisheries To qualify in the Catch and greetings^ by their own behavior patterns, Birds wintering in Michigan mount electric motor? I laving Division administrator of the Release category, the fish must wildlife ecologists have found. also have some physical qualities Warm holiday wishesi been a die hard, tiller boat walleye Master Angler Awards Program. meet the minimum length re- HARTFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL...students raised $200.12 for animals. As a class project, the All birds are warm-blooded. that protect them from the cold. "For fish caught in 1996, entries quirement, and the length muit to all our friends! sixth-graders held a dance with the proceeds going to purchase 240 pounds of dog/cat food fisherman, it was a tough Many small songbirds have nor- They are outfitted in one of the received after Friday, January be verified by one witness. To en- which was donated to the Al-Van Humane Society. (Joe Cheshire photo) transition for me. I was finally mal body temperatures of about warmest, most efficient, insula- 10, 1997, will be returned to the sure the quick return of these fish 108 degrees or higher than most tion materials known -feathers convinced that the rime had come angler." to the water, Catch and Release SPARKLE mammals. To maintain such or down. to go to a console Iwat and use The program has already this entries do not have to be weigh- BINGO NIGHT high body "furnaces," they do a When birds perch or fly, they Season's Wishes the point)' end of the boat to year logged 1,035 qualifying fish ed. However, all entries in the number of things to help them draw their feet up into their body QUIK LUBE HARTFORD HIGH SCHOOL...students pack 123 food boxes that will be distributed to area CHANGED IN Moonlight bounces off snowdrifts high of the December winter scene under the Catch and Keep cate- Catch and Keep category must forward, not the transom. survive bitterly cold tempera- feathers to prevent them from Giving an appearance of saintly white to everything that's seen gory and 299 entries under the meet the minimum weight re- COLOMA needy and elderly, assuring a happier Christmas. The project is a combined effort of the Hart- COLOMA FOR A good friend and master at tures. freezing. Their circulatory The nippy air bites at our toes and our breath we can see Catch and Release category for quirements, and two witnesses ford Police Department, Hartford Fire Department, and the Hartford Lions Club. HOLIDAYS running the Ixnv mount, Mike Come winter, most spend a lot systems also permit rapid food As we search for the special one that we call "our" Christmas tree. 1996 catches. must verify the weight. In both (Joe Cheshire photo) By Cliff Stevens of time scrounging for food. This and the exchange of warm blood McClelland, had these pieces of Michigan's Master Angler categories of the program, a Due to the Christmas and New is easily noticed by people with to their feet and legs, thus offer- We will take and adorn "our" tree with lights and tinsel bright advice for me. First get yourself a Awards Program, now it its 25th photo of the catch must accom- Year's holidays falling on Wed- And huddle around it as we sing Christmas carols in the night bird feeders who see heightened ing further protection for those good flasher, like the Jimmy year, was modified in 1992 with pany the application form unless nesdays this year, the Coloma Remember, the tree is merely a symbol; of the season that's at hand activity around the feeder when body parts which lack feathers. "Why are there Santas on And a reminder of the brotherly love we extend to every man. the addition of the Catch and the fish was identified by a DNR Athletic Boosters Club has I louston Pro Flasher model and it is really cold. The birds are fisheries biologist. changed its regular Bingo nights mount it where you can see and then consuming more food than If you're thinking of entering from Wednesday to Friday night Let us now extend tins love, to last the whole year long concentrate on it. Next, no matter usual. High-energy foods placed every street corner?" Let us join together, raise our voices as we sing a song your catch in the 1997 program, for the next two weeks. in feeders, such as suet, nuts and A song of hope and joy with peace across the land what trolling motor you use. take Bowling news be sure the species qualifies Deb Cowgill, a club member, seeds, enable the songsters to get And wish the best to all at Christmas time as we stand hand in hand. a piece of black tape and cover up under the rules for the 1997 said the club's Bingo nights will by quite well in winter weather. B Solldr,l( h 8 e Many years a 0 Mrs 013115 on 459. Master Angler Program as ex- «r eu I ^ ! !^ ^ ^ - So. Christmas Eve, Santa be Friday, Dec. 27 and Jan. 3, that little arrow on top of the In areas where they are found, WIL-O-PAW LANES With the upcoming ^nstmas making Christmas ginger- put all the other Santas into his From our family to yours, we wish all the very best of wishes at Christmas plained in the 1997 Fishing Guide. was beginning at 6:30 p.m. and ending time motor. What you want to do is bobwhite quail and Hungarian December 16,1996 upon us, I am often reminded of b j kies in the shape of San- sleigh; and, as he delivered gifts, BOWLING NEWS A Master Angler entry applica- rea( coo around 11 p.m. And pray the new coming year will be the best one yet for you. concentrate on the flasher and partridge have evolved a unique A&B Flooring shot high team the question put to me by my ^ As it was 0f course, at the he delivered the Santas as well, The club's Bingo games are December 12,1996 tion is included in the 1997 then-seven-year-old daughter. p ^ | p. ^pp^g them off at different begin to use your periphery vision plan which helps them to survive. series of 2237 in the Unpredic- North ole e ves were hel held in the former Archway Gar- Merry Christmas and Happy New Year They live in flocks or coveys dur- Steinhoff Jewelry captured Mom, why are there different j g ^er by doing kitchen duty, locations. This all being new to Joe Cheshire and family to know where you are on your tables League. T's Tap rolled n dens roller-skating rink, located ing the winter. These two species high team series of 1387 and high high team game of 806. Santas on every comer. Diilx), being new to the the Santas, each and every one spot. It will take a while to master off Red Arrow Highway, Coloma. roost on the ground, forming a team game of 506 for the Alley 1 looked my child in the eye and chore, decided to add an extra in- decided to walk around the area. Patti Yerington captured top SPECIAL SPECIAL the technique, but the rewards circle with their bodies touching Mama's League. Second high series of 554 and top game of 217. said, " Honey, this reminds me of gredient, Christmas dust. Now as In true Christmas spirit, each SPECIAL SPECIAL j will be worth the effort. It will not each other. Their heads face the team series of 1339 went to Ham- Sue Baker shot second high a Christmas story my father told everyone knows, anything sprin- Santa started spreading the word to me long ago, when I was a I be long before you start outer rim of the circle. This kind mer Time n and they also had series of 547. Diette Glenn rolled kled with Christmas dust is of the North Pole and the spirit of of "togetherness" conserves third high team game of 495. Wil- child about your age/' I then magical. ; maneuvering like a master. second high game of 211 and she Christmas to everyone they met. body heat and provides protec- O-Paw Animal Hospital carried had a 518 series. Marylou related it the way I remember it After rolling out the dough So, you see, honey, that is why Since a flasher gives you an SPARKLE OUIK LUBE tion against the cold. Come spr- third high team series of 1309 and Weiderwax carried third high being told. unevenly, and cutting the there are so many Santas. : instant reading it is the unit of ing, however, and the birds again second high team game of 498. series of 544 and game of 209. cookies, they were placed in the To one and all, with the love of ' choice. And speaking from revert to their usual territorial Sue Baker took top spot for in- Fourth high series went to Kelly oven. This caused some to bum a mother for her children, I share CHECK M FLUIDS experience, when you sum behavior and have nothing to do dividuals with a 542 series and a Green with a 539. Other high GET-ACQUAINi ED and some to be undercooked. my memories with hope that you practicing, don't do it in a crowd. with any other but their own 215 game. Cathy Broadhurst had series were: Deb Crocker, a 527; After a time, noise could be will be able to share yours as mate. second high series of 477. Amy PHONE 468-6721 637-6530 TEA FOR MISS heard coming from the oven. Vicki Cox, a 508; and Karla SOUTH MAWIN well. 15 POINT SAFETY CHECK COLOMA Ruffed grouse use snow to pro- McCoy took second high game Kuehl, a 502. HEART OF When Mrs. Claus opened the oven Have a very Merry' Christmas! tect themselves from cold with a 192. Third high series went door to check, she was amazed to weather. They burrow or plunge to Myrna Steinhoff with a 472. BLOSSOMTIME see little Santas jumping around FREE EXTERIOR CAR WASH! WOODWARD'S into the snow, allowing the white There was a tie for third high CONTESTANTS on the baking sheet. She quickly FINANCIAL AID COUPON COUPON COUPON COUPON COUPON stuff to tumble in after them. game of 186 between Pat Taylor Mufflers • Brakes • Shocks • Struts • Drive Shafts • Steering • CV Shalls An informative meeting will be removed them from the oven Moving around then under the and Wende Taylor. 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WATERVLIET gage made by Richard C. Fontana, a BENTON TOWNSHIP OF By Sylvia Prager bach) Friday had five children. are far better rewarded finan- play miniature golf, treat the single man, and Kathy S. Michael, a HARTFORD The President of Farmer Fri- TOWNSHIP single woman, to McKeough Land CHARTER CERTIFIED David II was to be the President kids to the haunted house tour, WANT AD RATES g's, Paul Friday, reminds us cially today." Company, Inc., dated September 17, REGULAR BOARD of Michigan State in the 1920s Paul, as a merchant, flouri- buy fresh bakery products, take For want ads, lost & found, REGULAR TOWNSHIP i his establishment has been 1993, and recorded on September 22, AUTO when it was still a college. Phillip shes. He opens a market in each home the food delights Laurie thank-yous, personals, etc. SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING existence for 30 years. The MEETING 1993, in Liber 1597, page 311, Berrien MEETING OF THE BENTON had a Ford agency in Niles. of the following towns: New Buf- has prepared, and much more." County records. No proceedings have jininunity knows him well as an SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF DECEMBER 12,1996 REPAIR George was a respected farmer, falo, LaPorte, Paw Paw Lake, He has taken the grocery store $5.00 per ad of 25 words or less, been instituted to recover any part of TRUSTEES HELD ON TUESDAY, Regular meeting of the Hartford nterprising merchant, but how businessman, and Paul's grand- plus 10 cents per word over 25 the debt, which is now $28,850.44 Portage, and Kalamazoo. He also out of the past. December 16,1996 DECEMBER 17,1996, AT 7:10 P.M. Township Board was caUed to order ell do we know Paul as a farmer father. Jacob Jr. was in partner- words. Repeat same ad for $4 00, together with accrued interest to sold produce at the Farmers' Paul loves Coloma. The trees MEMBERS PRESENT: Supervisor by Supervisor Stephen Shafer at 7:30 jd peach breeder? ship with his brother, George. plus 10 cents each extra word 7:30 p.m. December 13,1996, in the amount of Boothby, Clerk PhiUips, Treasurer P.M. on December 12,1996. Market in South Bend. Farmer that line the business section are $1814.76 and late charges of $83.12 for C.A.R. Over the years, following his Lydia married John Kniebes, a over 25. Approval for purchase of three (3) Friday's in Coloma started as a often trimmed by Paul. Rod Capozio & Trustees Fowler, Hudson, Pledge of Allegiance. ;raduation from Michigan State blocks of ice for the Winter Festival. a total amount due as of December Isaac, & Jefferson-Banks. RoU CaU: Shafer, Mayhak, Friday, fruit farmer on Friday Road. small open-air fruitstand adjoin- Krieger remembers coming 13,1996, of $30,748.32. niversity, Paul spent a great *0mt be paid in advance. Approval of committee appoint- MEMBERS ABSENT: None. Nilson, Martin present. Also Zoning Grandpa George and his wife, ing a Sunoco station. He rented home late many nights and see- ADLINE IS 9 A.M. TUES- ments. The mortgage wUl be foreclosed by 468-5555 leal of time observing chance $ki The meeting was caUed to ofder at Administrator Thomas Riley, City Evelyn, Keigley were dearly lov- the property from Sun Oil. The ing Paul flooding the land in Ran- DAY Approval of Special Land Use Permit a sale of the property, at public auc- y.jQ p m f0ii0Wed by a silent invoca- and Township residents. Two mem- igs in old peach orchards FRONT-END ed by Paul. He describes Grand- fruitstand grew into a store. dall Park, determined to make a for Ray L. Smith. tion to the highest bidder, on Thurs- tion and the Pledge of AUegiance. Ac- bers from the American Legion were id bud sports tree limbs that day, January 30, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. ma Evelyn as "my down to earth After many additions to the store, skating rink for the kids. He did, WEIGHT MANAGEMENT HoUday Closings: Open December cepted the minutes of the regular present to discuss about entertain- ALIGNMENT ve altered characteristics. He PROGRAMS 23, 1996 - Closed December 24, 25 & local time, at the Courthouse, in the grandmother." George and his he bought the gas station and and the kids skate. meeting held December 3, 1996, as ment and dancing at the American includes front-wheel drives & 4X4 P/U d them budded up on a test at HEALTH AND NUTRITION- 26th • Open December 27 - Closed City of St. Joseph, Berrien County, presented. Legion Building on Red Arrow Hwy.,* great-uncle, Jacob, were part- closed it. He needed to gain park- This multidimensional man products. Herbal vitamins, skin and December 30, 31 & January 1 & 2 Michigan, the place of the Circuit Promoted Fire Fighter Rick Scar- Hartford, Michigan. 5 illtop Nurseries. ners in the Friday Bros, canning ing space. loves music. His daughter, Carol, -Open January 3, 1997 - HAPPY Court. The property will be sold to Approximately 14 years ago, hair care, aromavie oils and soaps. brough to Lieutenant. Motion by Friday, supported by 'ZS' & Up factory that stood in the recently. The old Farmer Friday's has and family come down to hear Call today for free consultation. HOLIDAYS! pay the amount then due on the mort- Authorized advertising for PoUce Nilson. To accept the minutes of late Jim Friday (Paul's se- sold Badt Square. had a facelift. "A small, indepen- the Dad and Granddad play his 800-567-3038 or 621-4652. Next Regular Township Board Meet- gage, together with interest at 11% Department dispatchers. November 14, 19%, as read. Motion Icond cousin) and Paul undertook His grandfather, George, was sax and clarinet. This is the 16- (50-4) ing: January 20, 1997 - 7:30 p.m. percent, legal costs, attorneys fees, Adopted 1996 Amended Budget carried. it the CITGO Station, downtown Coloma Paul Friday, a man of many talents and interests. dent grocery store could not com- -WatervUet Twp. Hall, 3901 M-140. and also any taxes and insurance the task of making true genetic President of the Twin City pete with a supermarket such as piece band we all have heard and Resolution. Received, place on file Treasurers crosses between varieties, hop- BUSINESS OPPORTTJNITY Synopsis prepared by that the mortgagee pays before the Authorized General Fund transfer Report. Rotary Gub. Paul was 10 years Meijers," Paul laughingly says. enjoyed. The name "Moon- PERSON WANTED to OWN and Eva M. Baumeister sale. of $180,000.00 to Equipment and ing to arrive at characteristics old when he went to his first Motion by Mayhak, supported by eludes David, Victor, James, He graduates in 1964. With en- "But Meijers is now my biggest lighters" was chosen because all operate retail candy shop in WatervUet Township Clerk The property is located in the Replacement Fund. Martin, To pay bills, amount that were better than the preva- Rotary meeting with his grand- David's sons Jon and Phillip, and thusiasm, he enters the teaching customer of Flamin Fury the players have other jobs. Watervliet area. Low investment. Township of Galien, Berrien County, Awarded contracts for Community 20,315.29. Motion carried. MARY KAY lent varieties. The process is father. Fifty years later, Paul NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Michigan, and is described in the at- Paul. Paul laughs as he remem- profession. He teaches agricul- peaches. Roger Pepperall, Mei- Their theme song is Glenn For information call Mrs. Burden's Development rehabiUtation projects Motion by Nilson, supported by painstaking. was to be President of the Paw Gourmet Candy Company, Dallas, Default has occurred in a mort- tached Schedule A: to lowest bidders as recommended bers a plant pathologist, who told ture and math at Hartford High. jers produce buyer, says, "I will Miller's "Moonlight Serenade." Friday. The Hartford Township COSMETICS "Take a Red Haven tree, Paw Lake Rotary Club. TX; (972 ) 991-«239. gage made by NANETTE PARTEE, SCHEDULE A by the Building Department. Board goes on record of prohibiting his class, "I've had six Fridays He creates new lesson plans. buy all of the Flamin Fury Their director is Wilbur Dick. (51-2) to Pinnacle Bank, formerly known as DESCRIPTION: make great Christmas before it blooms. Emasculate the George and Evelyn were the Practice is at Paul's house every Voted to hold $10,800.00 contribu- all Commercial and Advertising as students and when I have Together, he and his students peaches I can get." The Peoples State Bank of St. Joseph, That part of the Northeast Quarter of tion to the Southwest Michigan - stocking stuffers! bloom. Remove the stamen so parents of David, the inventing signs on Township Property. Motion (seven) a week of Fridays, I will tear down an old greenhouse He decided to design a store Tuesday. The ages of the mem- DisLOCATED WORKERS dated October 7, 1994, and recorded Section 11, Township 8 South, Range Regional Airport untU additional in- carried unanimously. irr yon Utokinfi for n the flower cannot pollinate itself. genius. His most famous inven- that incorporates a top-notch buf- bers range from 28-84. We've OUT OF A JOB? NEED WORK? on October 11, 1994, in Liber 1662, 19 West, GaUen Township, Berrien quit. When Jim's son, Richard, across town and rebuild on school formation is received from the City Received, place on file Liquor *JL MAKV KAV Remove the flower parts so that tion was the mechanical cherry fet restaurant, indoor golf, and heard this band play at the Glad- SENIORS...WE CAN HELP! page 4, Berrien County records. No County, Michigan, described as of Benton Harbor, and further, that came along, he did just that. Into property. They grow lettuce and report. Hrnuiv (.onHuhani? the pollen-carrying insects and harvester. He created and owned CaU 1-800442-2803 proceedings have been instituted to foUows, to-wit: - Commencing at the the next generation, Paul's son, tomatoes. haunted houses. Paul creates and Peach Festival, Hartford's the contribution is not to be used for Motion by Nilson, supported by bees are not attracted to it," ex- the Friday Tractor Company of if you're 55-f-, live in Tri-County. recover any part of the debt, which is East Quarter post of said Section 11; the Director's salary. Martin. To adjourn. Motion carried. Brenden, and cousin Phil's son, Paul was head of the FFA manufactures the electrical, Strawberry Festival, and on the thence North 01° 01' 18" West, on the plains Paul. Hartford. Victor, Paul's father, is SENIOR EMPLOYMENT now $15,260.26. Referred Southwest Michigan Adjourned at 9 P.M. 25 / 2/ George, also graduated from (Future Farmers of America). mechanical and pneumatic haun- Bluff in St. Joseph. The list of PROGRAM The mortgage will be foreclosed by East Section line, 1130.45 feet to a The pollen is then gathered a farmer and has created speci- ted house tricks that are performances is long and, to Regional Airport Authority Concept Respectfully Submitted by Michigan State. When he enters Hartford High as No fees. Training/Placement help. a sale of the property, at public auc- point on an intermediate traverse Resolution to the Township Attorney Helen Mayhak 7 from the desired male parent and alized equipment. He built a trac- wholesaled to other haunted Paul, the music and the camara- line along Garwood I^ake; thence / 75 a teacher, there were four stu- (50-5) tion to the highest bidder, on Thurs- for opinion and rewriting. Hartford Township Clerk physically and delicately applied tor on stilts to spray nursery fruit house operators. These tricks derie is a joy. day, January 9, 1997, at 10:00 a.m. North 27° 14' 33" West, on said ; mill mill /II.i II I„ I*„i,iil dent members. When he leaves, Adopted resolutions setting Benton NEXT REGULAR MEETING i nnlvi A *IIHI„i,i»iili inil, f xnii'll n;i n,- on the naked pistil of the female. trees. Victor was Governor of the BEGAN CAREER FORSALE local time, at the Courthouse, in the traverse line, 118.05 feet; thence con- there are 28 members. Student have been designed by Paul and The agile mind of Paul Friday Charter Township meeting dates, JANUARY 9,1997 That is the easy part. Then Lions Gub. Aunt Isabel Salmon TWO FORMAL-sequin gowns, City of St. Joseph, Berrien County, tinuing on said traverse line, North designating depositories, and SiyO in frvv MK itrotlnvlnl AS A TEACHER President and cadet teacher was George Rose (a 24-year- doesn't rest. Paul, what's next? begins the finite and detailed lives in Arizona. Aunt Jean is a with matching shoes. $85 each or Michigan, the place of the Circuit 36° 02' 20" West 15.52 feet; thence authorizing receipt and sale of TO ADVERTISE IN Rod Winkel. "It still feels good to employee and Manager). best offer. CaU 944-3317. Court. The property wiU be sold to South 37° 41' 15" West 800.00 feet; Township properties. | 463.6316 genetic process to arrive at the retired home economics teacher. Upon completion of Paul's know that what I taught encour- Visiting the store has become pay the amount then due on the mort- thence South 28° 58' 46" East 706.80 THE TRI-CITY RECORD most desirable characteristics of She is married to Ted Blahnik. Approved payment of bills totaling Amy LosUUoufrU freshman year, he and Bob Ran- aged future farmers." an experience. The buffet seats PRAYER TO THE bisPLACED HOMDEMAKER gage, together with interest at 8.00% feet to the East and West Quarter $234,790.59. size, color, flavor, winter har- He is a retired Athletic Director line; thence North 89° 06' 02" East, CALL 463-N-E W S huh iniiil, tn lit inns I tin »will ill dall (son of the late Mayor of Col- Why did Paul leave the 120 people. Laurie UUeg's cook- Tired of being turned down? percent, legal costs, attorneys fees, Adopted Technickel, Inc. Amended diness, good shipping, disease, of Coloma Community Schools. HOLY SPIRIT Desperately need work? and also any taxes and insurance on same, 230.00 feet to the place of oma, Glenn Randall) hitchhiked teaching profession? So many ing has drawn raves. "You can Resolution. resistant, etc. To describe the Paul was bom June 24,1941, to Holy Spirit: You who make me see Feeling Displaced? that the mortgagee pays before the begiiming. ALSO all land between Held PubUc Hearing on Local Law through 17 countries of Europe. reasons come into play. The genetic process would take a Victor and Marguerite in Col- everything and who show me the CaU us at 1-800-442-2803 ext. 726 sale. said intermediate traverse Une and Enforcement Block Grant. Paul talks with affection of his thought that he'd have to repeat way to reach my ideal, You who No matter your age or background The property is located in Berrien the water's edge of Garwood Lake. volume, as evidenced by the 14 oma. His sister, Susan, lives in Adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m. six-week stay with Obie Millar's the same lessons year after year Limberlost give me the divine gift to forgive if you qualify we'll help. County, Michigan, and is described TOGETHER WITH a 66-foot wide The next regular Board meeting years it took to create this new California. Paul attended grade parents in Northern Ireland. Obie was a big factor. "My mind goes and forget the wrongs that are done (50-5) in the mortgage as: Lot 6, Eldred's easement for ingress and egress and wiU be held January 7, 1997, at 7:00 peach series. school and High School in Col- Millar had been an exchange stu- Addition to the City of Benton Har- pubUc utiUties, being 33.00 feet either lickety-split." Nursery to me and You who are in all the in- p.m. Marty Bass, retired Manager oma. What he missed most was dent from Northern Ireland to BUnilNG j^TERIALS bor, according to the plat thereof, side of a line described as follows, to- SANTA'S Today, Paul owns 150 acres of stances of My Life with me, in this Carolyn Phillips, Clerk of the Benton Harbor Fruit the lack of emphasis on the FOR SALE recorded April 13,1893, in Volume 3 wit: - Commencing on the North line Coloma. This led to a lifelong peaches and 20 acres of tart cher- Benton Charter Township Market, talks excitedly. 4,He is sciences. Even as a child, Paul Notebook short dialogue I want to Thank You STEEL BUILDINGS-New, spring of Plats, page 24, being in the City of of said Section 11, at a point 1053.00 Dated: December 18,19% friendship between Paul and the ries. His first purchase in his By Jackie Hammond the most significant peach enjoyed fanning. He got a work for everything and confirm once deUvery o.k. Benton Harbor, Berrien County, feet South 89° 13' 53" West of the Nor- Millars. There have been visits sophomore year was 47 acres on Whatever is beautiful, 40x60x12 was $15,500 Now $8,990 more that I never want to be Michigan. theast comer of the Section; thence grower. Not since Stanley John- permit at the age of 15 so he could and revisits. Olwen, Obie's a land contract from Louis Um- whatever is meaningful, 50x100x16 was $26,200 Now $17,990 Property address: 948 Pearl, Ben- South 00° 50' 38" East 700.00 feet; . separated from You, no matter how HELPER! son gave us the Red Havens has haul fruit to the Benton Harbor younger sister, now lives in the phrey. This farm adjoined his whatever brings you happiness- 60x200x16 was $62,500 Now $39,900 ton Harbor, Michigan 49022. thence South 51° 02' 14" West 148.88 great the material desires may be. I there been a new peach. That was Fruit Market. "I took as many as states and has visited Coloma as May it be yours this holiday 1-800406-5126 The redemption period wiU be six feet; thence South 25° 52' 46" West CULLIGAN HAS BEEN father's farm. He worked the want to be with You and my loved 50 years ago. Now Paul gave us five hauls a day and thinned a lot recently as 1995. farm on weekends and summers. season (52-1) months from the date of sale. 227.90 feet; thence South 06° 23' 00" SOLVING the world s water There's still time to ones in your perpetual glory. Amen. Dated: November 19,1996 West 136.93 feet; thence South 04° 03' Flamin Fury. Paul is a superb of peaches." When asked why he Paul returns to college in his He had also rented from James and throughout the coming year. problems for 60 years' Call farmer and a good spokesman for favors peaches, Paul said, 4i Jackie, Val, Nancy and Justin Thank You for your love toward KINNEY, BOWMAN & 41" West 125.73 feet; thence South 17° sophomore year. Now, he is as Friday the land to open a fruit- me and my loved ones. ENGELN, P.L.C. 15' 57" East 149.55 feet; thence South about renting a Culligna for the state of Michigan. He has a always found peaches challeng- though possessed. He carries two get that PAINTIN^ stand. It was south of 1-94 on Fri- Person must pray this 3 con- By: Mark S. Bowman (P34207) 39° 52' 00" East 194.38 feet; thence gifted mind, is adept at advertis- ing. They require special atten- majors, one in horticulture and PUBLIC NOTICE $3 50 per month! Limited day Road. His income from the secutive davs without asking for Attorney for Mortgagee South 43° 14' 56" East 172.70 feet; ing, and the new peach series tion to do the job right." the other in education. He minors Special' Call 1-800-442-2802 farm and the stand was $13,000 your wish. After the 3rd day your WATERVLIET 811 Ship Street, P.O. Box 24 thence South 47° 35' 40" East 71.79 you needed done in speaks for Paul." Paul enters Michigan State in biology and the physical NURSERY St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 feet; thence South 76° 07' 56" East £ while his salary as a teacher was wish will be granted, no matter TOWNSHIP In September of 1996, there was University, probably due to the sciences. He takes courses in Telephone: (616 ) 983-0103 131.84 feet; thence South 34° 47' 35" $4,700 All this made leaving the "Sharing- the Pleasure of Plants. how difficult it may be. (11/27, 12/4, 12/11,12/18 East 168.56 feet; thence South 01° 29' time for Christmas an International Peach Breeders fact that great-uncle David had genetics, and it is genetics that teaching career valid. "Teachers the Wonders of Suture, BOARD Symposium at Southwest been President. Every male Inspiration in Art" Then promise to publish this & 12/23,1996) 42" East 201.56 feet; thence North 80° f has remained his prime interest. dialogue as soon as your favor has MEETING 07' 14" East 219.93 feet to the West .McKie's Construction Michigan Research k Extension member of the Friday family 5586 Riverside Road • Coloma. been granted. The WatervUet Township Regular PUBLIC NOTICE line of above described parcel and all types of home repair, additions (& New Year's, too) Center of Michigan State Univer- graduated from MSU. The list in- Board Meeting date of January 20, the end of said easement. sity, off Napier on Hillandale 1997, has been canceUed and the WATERVLIET insurance claims welcome SUBJECT to the rights of the public Road. This was under the direc- meeting has been rescheduled to be in that part thereof lying in Highway 24-hour EMERGENCY SERVICE TOWNSHIP Call on ~ tion of Dr. Bill Shane. Paul was held on January 6,1997, at 7:00 P.M. The following dates are the US-12. (616)468-7543 Clint/LMcKie invited. Annette and Randy at the WatervUet Township HaU, 3901 HoUdays Schedule for the Water- ALSO TOGETHER WITH a 12-foot INSURED lie. 132058 Box 957. Coloma WATERVLIET CHRISTMAS SHOPPING M-140 Hwy., WatervUet, Michigan. vUet Township HaU: wide easement for ingress and Bjorge, representing the late Jim Eva Baumeister 'Sunny' Loshbough Open: December 23,1996 egress, being 6.00 feet either side of a Friday's breeding program, WatervUet Township Clerk Closed: December 24th, 25th & Une described as foUows, to-wit: were also invited to participate. 26th, 1996 -Commencing at the East Quarter for 40 years experience Paul remembers, "Jim and I is smart Christmas Shopping! Open: December 27,1996 post of said Section 11; thence South traveled together to Clemson TO SUBSCRIBE TO Closed: December 30th, 31st, 1996 89° 06' 02" West, on the East and and January 1st & 2nd, 1997 West Quarter line, 230.00 feet; thence University to attend a similar THE TRI-CITY RECORD in residential painting, Peach Breeders Symposium. Shop downtown Watervliet for Open: January 3,1997 North 28° 58' 46" West 326.48 feet to CALL 463-N-E-W-S Eva Baumeister the place of beginning of the parcel of This took place in South Carolina WatervUet Township Clerk land herein described; thence South DAVE WILLIAMS wallpaper & decorating and it was about 10 years ago. 61° 01' 14" West 66.11 feet; thence BUILDING SALES They were the only ones who North 76° 39' 10" West 127.59 feet; SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTS were both farmers and peach thence North 61° 27' 50" West 200.52 FARM - C0MMERICAL feet to intersection point "A" on said breeders. Paul noted that Jim FAST CASH Friday has the patented Jim easement; thence North 62° 34' 14" 429-7611 STEVENSVILLE HOME LOANS West 238.89 feet; thence North 73° 17' Dandy Peach and that his series 23" West 118.15 feet; thence South 88° 764-8725 is known as the Stellar Series. Morlguge Consultants litlentiitioniil, Inc.15 ' 53" West 44.10 feet to the end of Flamin Fury has been on the said easement. Good Credit/Bad Credit NO PROBLEM market for four years now. ALSO a 12-foot wide easement for in- Although a new peach, 20% of the gress and egress, being 6.00 feet freestone peaches planted in D Low Rjiios n Miiili Drhi Riitios either side of a line described as Give a ut Michigan are Flamin Fury. They !•••••• • t • t *• I N |{:mk I'm n Do\mis n Nn liironir Vn ilii-.iiinn follows, to-wit: - Commencing at in- •k' BROOKFIELD GIFT CERTIFICATE from 44 ELITE n 2-4 llmii Appimill n MI \ \ \ ( MM \ c II i it in it I tersection point A" in the above A helping hand in your home are being planted in the states of Chrysler-Dodge description; thence North 24° 12' 35" GARGANO n No Applinition Foe n /.CI II INlillK iV; /('III ( Iiimmli ( nsl Illinois, Ohio, and North and We'll help put a new BOB'S JonEds Our Diversity East 35.15 feet; thence North 11° 58' H 7a'H) Doun Psivitu'iil n ( :i«.li ()||| Kmi Aiin Kciimim South Carolina, to name just a car under your tree CUSTOM .illows us access 25" West 75.39 feet to the Southerly :• HOBBY & BAR Styling Salon D 10(1% R(|iiil\ n Ncu Miiiiir Pun luisr few. This is also true of the Inter- just in time for to loan progr.itns Une of a 66-foot easement for ingress The Area Agency on ••.COLLECTOR'! Stop in for CARPETS I"! BiinkrupUx O K. PI IS I I iinc Mii \ci national world, i.e., New TRADE the b.ink never and egress and pubUc utilities and Christmas! a visit and 463-4400 H Slop FoiccIomiic n Sell I'lopioxcil () K Aging s Care Management Zealand, Australia, Mexico, and > SHOP told you about the end of said easement. WINDS ;REAT CHARBROILED Property address: 1060-7 US-12 program helps aduits of more. Countries are competing ANTIQUES HAMBURGERS & specials! Main St. Can Now (616) 473 2945 West, GaUen, MI 49113. to gain the rights to sell Flamin AnUSttn * l •UwUbJr. all ages who are eligible Pmi Card* A BEADS •«i The redemption period will be six m Fury trees. Five of the series are A BEAD 8LTPUES Or (800) 887-1870 t£r months from the date of sale. for nursing home care patented, four are patent pen- • i Dated: December 13,1996 N. Main St. TOYS FOR ALL AGES When Others Tell You No..We Tell You NO PROBLEM! Sperry & Bowman maintain independence in their homes and ding, and the tenth one is soon to be patented. Fruit tree nurseries • ' Michigan's largest hobby shop! By: J. Glenn Sperry (P20833) their communities for as long as possible. 115 N. Main St. Attorney for Mortgagee are licensed to sell the patented • • • IHRISTMAS 317 Center St., P.O. Box 465 For eligible adults, or for those having varieties and Paul receives a J&M South Haven, Michigan 49090 royalty from these nurseries. MARINE Telephone: (616) 637-1151 trouble caring for them, the Care Man- COOKIES We cannot talk about Paul o overboard Home made good in (12/18, 12/25, 19%; Sr l agement program offers: without acknowledging the pio- for your business [GAMBLES WATERVLIE" 1/1,1/8 & 1/15,1997) : • Long-term personal care, including neering, talented Friday family. T OFF your LEA MARKET- First, there is his very own fami- breakfast, lunch FOR THE MOST UNIQUE 361 N. Main St. I grooming and dressing ly. Paul and his ex-wife, Connie, 320 N Main St VICTORIAN GIFTS... ILL AHEAD FOR LARGI or dinner at the WATERVLIET .ORDERS... 463-3421 • Delivered meals • have two children. Daughter BURRIT0 STATION SADIE MAE'S Y Carol Moshier (31) and her hus- Teas & Treasures STORE • Homemaking chores band, Kevin, live in Kalamazoo. with this ad on MON-SAT. 8-10 Tues. & Wed. only and framing SUNDAY 8-8 • Family relief Carol is a cardiac nurse at We've got great ideas & Borgess. Her husband, Kevin, offer expires Dec. 31. • Medical assistance and more gift certificates, too! JOHN'S works for the Stryker Corpora- WATERVLIET NO ROCK, NO RAP, tion. They have two children, Reach out— a helping hand is here. Michael and Meghan, Paul's Fresh baked cookies, pies NO TEEN DANCE MUSIC, grandchildren. Paul's son, GLASS ACE cakes & bread make great 1 Brenden (29), is a Packaging : WE MAKE OUR OWN VINYL For more information on the Care Management program, contact: or a relaxingbreaK \ HARDWARh: Christmas gifts from the I I 1# KJ I U 1 Engineer Manager for Tend REPLACEMENT WINDOWS! while Christmas shopping Gifts for the handyman, REGION H Automotive in Deerfield, Illinois. JUST23 YEARS OF homeowner & housewife' GOLDEN Full Line Glass Shop, THE REST OF THE FAMILY - enjoy our daily dinner, DRUG STORE New Construction HAND TOOLS, HARDWARE. BROWN Package Liquor THE ARRIVAL OF THE breakfast & lunch specials J MW PETRI Windows, Outside Service Work HOUSEWARES, BIKES. Christmas Sale IFAVORITES FROM Area Agency on Agin& Inc. FRIDAYS POWER TOOLS, FISHING r? h BAKERY David (Freitag) Friday arriv- now serving sandwiches, OPEN; SPECIALISTS IN AGING DONNA'S CORNER EQUIPMENT, LIGHTING 468-4227 ed in Coloma in 1846. Catherine K BATHROOM FIXTURES soups & salads daily! MOD. - Fd. D-tiprn Care IVIanagement (800) 442-2803 (Kibler) Friday and David •CAFE & DAIRY BAR WINDOW REPAIRS Saturdays f>-3pm THE 70s, 80s & 90s! 271 Paw Paw, Coloma parented two surviving children, * ^ 2900 Lakeview Avenue • St. )oseph, Ml 49085 • (616) 983-0177 Jacob and Catherine Friday Geisler. Jjrcob and Elizabeth (Butz-

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