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115th Year Issue No. 46 November 17,1999 <*3 75' Mayor unveils plan for new century of progress in Watervliet; includes mill site clean-up, sidewalk improvements, city hall and police dept. relocation By Cliff Stevens the same protection. would result with the property being name a nine-member Citizens Task At a Tuesday morning, November marketed and sold; and with the Force before the end of the year to 16, press conference, Watervliet EXTEND WATER SERVICES creation of a Renaissance Zone, the implement a City wide sidewalk re- Mayor Daniel Schofield Jr. unveiled TO TOWNSHIP purchaser would be free of paying placement program. Currently, the a five-point program aimed at turn- Mayor Schofield called for inves- taxes on the property for 12 years. property owner is responsible for ing the City around for the new tigating the possibility of expanding the entire costs of sidewalk replace- century and millennium. City water services into Watervliet SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT See WATERVLIET The five areas outlined by Scho- Township. Mayor Schofield said he plans to Continued on page 16 field in the auditorium of Watervliet After the meeting, Watervliet High School dealt with: 1. Finance; Township Supervisor Merle Bujack 2. ADA violations of the current said he would be interested in talk- Watervliet City Hall; 3. Paper mill ing with the City over expanding property; 4. Sidewalks; and 5. The City water to problem areas along City's 75-year-old City Charter. Red Arrow Highway.

EXPENSES HAVE BEEN ADA VIOLATIONS AT LARGER THAN REVENUES CURRENT CITY HALL Schofield, discussing the City's Schofield, talking on ADA viola- finances, said for the past three tions, Americans with Disabilities, years the City has had to dip into its said the proposed Township-City cash reserves because its expenses Hall north of the City and relocating have been larger than its revenues. the City Police Department down- The difference was prompted by the stairs at the current City Hall would loss of the tax proceeds from the eliminate the violation. former paper mill. The Mayor said he would like to CLEANUP OF PAPER MILL see a portion of the City's park SITE maintenance be funded from other The cleanup of the paper mill site sources and feels it's time to estab- lish tap-in fees for sewer and water more in line with neighboring gov- ernmental units.

COMBINE CITY-TOWNSHIP Early SERVICES We also need to aggressively seek Deadline methods to combine services, equipment, facilities, and personnel for with other units of government. Schofield said the City will have to Thanksgiving I re-evaluate its yearly contribution with Watervliet Township over op- Tri-City Record erating costs for the Watervliet Fire Because of the Thanksgiving holi- Department. Currently, the split is day next week, the deadline for 50-50. Schofield said the cost news stories and ads is 5 p.m. Fri- should be more in line with a 70-30 day, November 19. The Tri-City OPENING MORNING DEER...Lonnie Simmons Jr. of Hartford COLOMA'S AMY KOENIGSHOF (#24)...dribbles up court with the split, with the City's share being 30 Record will be delivered to postal Township helps dad Lonnie Sr. show off his opening-morning deer, hall while trying to break the Edwardsburg press in last week's game percent. subscribers on Wednesday morning Lonnie Sr. shot the six-point, I'/i-year-old deer opening morning near with the Lady Eddies. The Lady Comets fought hard as a win would He called for evaluating services instead of the usual Thursday Black Lake in Bainbridge Township. The deer weighed about 140 have assured them of at least a share of the Lakeland Conference title. toward a possible merger with other morning delivery. pounds. See pages 14 and 15 for deer hunting features. However, in the end, they fell one point short in the 43-42 loss. See departments while still maintaining (Joe Cheshire photo) PressBox on Page 13 for a complete basketball roundup. (Mike Leith photo) Annexation to the City of Hartford? Trustee pans bills for Coloma Twp. DPW By Joe Cheshire current PA 425 agreement saw over around $5,500 per student from tax Jeff Vos of Focus Engineering said 200 acres south of the City extend- revenue sharing, "which is based on his organization "fully intends to ing to Interstate 94 brought into the population." • work; representation on joint fire board seek annexation to the City of City in 1993. Nilson countered with the fact that By Cliff Stevens maintenance department that could under way and results of the study Hartford" for the proposed mobile Vos said the reason his organi- tax revenue sharing must, by law, be The Coloma Township Board, at have done this work but didn't, and are expected to be made public home park on 66th Street in the zation is seeking the annexation is used only for educating the students. its November 10 meeting, heard we had to hire someone to do this when it's completed. southwest portion of Hartford to save money. "It will cost us "If there is a building or mainte- Board trustee Glenn Keefer ques- work," said Keefer. Concern over the operation of the Township, following the Board's $400,000 to $425,000 to connect to nance issue, that is up to the tax- tion why the Township's two-man Township Supervisor Matthew department first surfaced last July split denial of application of a the City water and sewer if we are in payers of the district." Public Works Department couldn't Moser said he was told the depart- when Keefer and trustee Cindy Av- Public Act (PA) 425 agreement. the Township." Vos explained that do work hired outside the Town- ment did not have the necessary iles questioned the amount of work Vos appeared before the Board Township residents pay at a rate of Shafer said, on the plus side of the ship. equipment to remove the pump. being hired out and not performed asking for a PA 425 agreement I 1/2 times that of City water/sewer mobile home park coming in, "1 Keefer questioned a bill totaling by the department workers. which would allow the property to users. suspect there would be additional $2,598 for removing a pump from a Keefer said, "This doesn't reflect The study will help the Township be annexed into the City, allowing "If 1 can save $400,000, 1 can put stores popping up along South Township lift station and another well on the department in my opin- Board decide if the Public Works the Township to put certain stipu- in a lot of amenities that will Center Street; and these people will bill for mowing vacant lots. ion." Department should be retained. lations on the agreement. Under an increase the value of the property." make money and, as such, they will A feasibility study on the Town- See COLOMA outright annexation, the Township Shafer said. "I am not in favor of spend money and, hopefully, a lot of "It's distressing when we have a ship's Public Works Department is Continued on page 16 would not have such rights. either the 425 agreement or annexa- it right here." Vos, in his presentation, an- tion" but conceded the PA 425 On the negative side, Shafer said, Hartford Fire Dept. to host open house nounced Focus Engineering had ac- would be the better of the two. "The property where the mobile quired an additional 127.3 acres of "With a 425, we could ask for home sits can, by state law, be taxed property from Richard Weston, certain requirements and the City only $36 annually but the entire & breakfast Sunday to show new pumper bringing the total amount of pro- would have to live up to the agree- property will also be taxed." Shafer perty proposed to be annexed to ment or the property would revert said it was impossible to determine By Joe Cheshire mam'- -4*fe* 338.3 acres. back to the Township." what the evaluation would be until The Hartford Fire Department has The former Weston property abuts The City of Hartford's sewer sys- the project was completed and ac- accepted delivery of its new on the property that was annexed tem is currently running at 41% cessed. "It will increase a substan- $272,000 heavy duty pumper/rescue via a PA 425 agreement with the capacity, according to City Manager tial amount, I'm quite sure." fire truck. City of Hartford in 1993. By hav- Yemi Akinwale. "The more it is Shafer said, "The ball is in their ing control of the additional proper- used, the better it operates and the court now. They have to get the The Pierce Appleton truck was ty, Focus will have clear right of cheaper it is for everyone using it." City to ask for annexation, and 1 custom built to fulfill the needs of way to install water and sewer lines If the proposed 700-800 upscale don't think the City will do that." the Hartford Fire Department and along with an access road. The units are installed, Akinwale said it Focus Engineering is currently was purchased through dealer Jeff approximately one-mile-long road HARTFORP would not overburden the sanitation awaiting an appeal to the Board of Moses of Lawrence. FIRE DFTT. would be angled to accommodate plant. "We can handle all their Review on an Interpretation of the the water and sewer lines. sewer needs with no problem." Township's zoning ordinance. The The Board was split 3 to 2 on the Members of the Hartford Fire De- Several residents expressed con- Board met two weeks ago and is PA 425 agreement, with trustee partment are undergoing training in cerns of overcrowding the school slated to render a decision on the John Martin and Clerk Helen May- driving and pumping operations at system when the mobile home site is matter December 6. hak voting against the motion by the present, and Fire Chief Mike occupied. "Right now," said Nil- Barry Nilson to deny the request. Anchor says he expects the truck to son, "1 understand the school could The property in question is zoned Supervisor Steve Shafer and Trea- be in full service within two weeks. absorb up to 312 students, provided Industrial, with Agricultural use. surer George Friday voted with Nil- they are spread throughout the clas- The Township Board first said there son to deny the request. The Fire Department will host a ses." was no way it could prevent the Friday said, following the meeting, "Pancake Breakfast" on Sunday, Shafer said residents of the mobile mobile home park from going in HARTFORD FIRE CHIEF...Mike Anchor proudly displays the "According to the present PA 425 November 21, from 7:00 a.m. until home park would not be required to even if it wanted to. In a subse- department's new pumper/rescue fire truck. The department will agreement, it appears the City can- noon at an open house to show the pay property or school taxes. quent meeting, the Board said the host an open house on Sunday, Nov. 21, to celebrate the new truck. not request or support any addi- new truck to the public. Vos pointed out the lion's share ordinance clearly denies mobile (Joe Cheshire photo) tional annexation in this area." The the of school taxes would receive home parks in the area. •••vs November 17, 1999 Tri-City Record Page 3 Page 2 Tri-City Record November 17, 1999 country. Thank you, Letters and Commentary Dianna Richardson Annual ("Aunt Di") jj! DOWNSM cftfic Thanksgiving WE WELCOME Tri-City Congratulations to dinner for senior LETTERS... Angels update the 1999 Panther I citizens is I he Fri-City Record welcomes ell Dear Editor, football team letters to the editor. Letters are TURKEY' RAFFLE November 25 Hello there! I'd like to invite you Dear Editor, subject to editing, especially for Thanksgiving Day, November 25, loyal readers to join the Angel net- First of all, congratulations to the length, and will be published at the will soon be here. We are again work, the Tri-City Angels. 1999 WHS Panther football team, j SJls. discretion of the editor. looking forward to everyone who Just write in if you have a need or Your diligence and perseverance All letters must be signed and must wants Thanksgiving dinner with us, if you would like to help others in has served you well. There are very •: include a phone number or address h so please call and let us know you some small way. Please include few teams that can claim they were :• so the authorship of controversial m are coming so we know how much your phone number so I can contact undefeated in the regular season, j; letters can be verified. Names will turkey to prepare. you. Your name will not appear in be withheld at the request of the Hooterville is proud of you, and we •: The dinner will be served at the the paper. writer for sufficient reason. Letters certainly all salute you. You are, i Knights of Columbus Hall on Paw Write to: L should be ty ped or at least written in and always will be, winners. • Paw Avenue in Watervliet. Doors P.O. Box 7 - Angels easil\-read handwriting. Names Secondly, addressing Hooterville. Iuhke will open at 1:00 p.m. and dinner Watervliet, Ml 49098 must be printed in addition to the In the late sixties to early seventies, • will be at 2:00 p.m. signature. Thank you! "Petticoat Junction" was the TV sit- : nepers HONORING VETERANS...Washington Elementary School hosted nearly 100 veterans at the school on Veterans Day. The veterans and their spouses were served breakfast If you need a ride, call Gerald and MTM com series on CBS. "Green Acres" : prepared by PTO members and parent volunteers. The meal was served by the Student ConHict managers. Following the meal, all of the veterans were honored and posed for this Evelyn Wesaw at (616) 621-3357 or was the equally successful spin-off j Christmas picture. The Coloma Elementary combined choirs presented a program of patriotic songs, including The White Cliffs of Dover and Life In The Army. Pictured are: (back row, from Al and Sue Nelson at 463-7323. There are featuring Eddie Albert and Eva Ga- ; the left) Victoria Dunn, Chris Immoos, Charles Cressell, Carrell Corbin, AI Blair, Ron Ravitch, Scott Larson, David Dolby, Scott Pauley, James Ruff, Kimball Schmid, John bor. : Brown, Bill Tate, Jim Barricklow; (fourth row, from the left) Ben Arny, Ed Yeske, Russ Stowers, Victor Vandervort, Til Arent, Bill Kunst, Calvin Scott, Dan Mitchell, Alfred Dill, party for other sports The P.J. series was a comical por- : AINCHA James Turner, G.W. Hutchins, Bill Cubbage, Earl Golden, Loren Schaus, Gust Anton, Carl Kraklau, Eugene Akright, Richard Veit, Martin Immoos, Ron Rowe, Bud Baker, trayal of the trials and tribulations j HEY/ Early Melvin Machemer, Arthur Spletzer, Robert White, Gordon Sharp, Priscilla Art/.; (third row, from the left) Olden Brewer, Leonard Gallas, Charles Martin, Juan Delacruz, Paul senior citizens of charters in the small rural fic- • besides GONNA BUY Pecoraro, Greg Blevins, Wilbur Dick, Frank Zvonar, Leonard Ludwig, Joe Augustyniak, Vel Ripsco, Don Whitney, Hank Eggum, Herman Reimers, Herbert Reimers, Gene Dear Editor, tional area of Hooterville. You : Deadline Meister, Ernest Nybro, Del Sipes, Tom Langdon, George Langdon, Anthony Piraino; (second row, from the left) Russ Carlson, Richard Dill, Edward Dill, John DeFields, Ron On December 18. 1999, our never actually see the town or its : Smith, Art Hawkins, Gus Scheffler, Jack Willmeng, Ed Vollrath, Warren Haynes, Leo Cummins, Harold Bauschke, Thomas Yore, Otto Vent, Joseph Littleton, James Lull, Walter church will host a Christmas Party football neighboring towns of Pixley and j ANYTHI NG/ for Jensen, Edgar Beckman, Earl Krieger, Earl Quardokus, Peter Drumm, Charles Bailey; (front row, from the left) Wes Arnt, Bud Reinhardt, Nick Schoenfelt, Dale Jewell, Rolf for senior citizens without families Dear Editor, Crabwell Comers. The series main- ; Lofblad, Bill Nitz, Edward McKie, Victor Grahn, Martin Edinborough, Jasper Barker, John Hamilton, Martin Peters, Keith Hant, and Carl Hartman. at no cost to them. We plan on din- We have heard about our Water- ly focuses around the Shady Rest : Thanksgiving ner, door prizes, and entertainment vliet football team having a good Hotel, Sam Druckers General Stare, : (Carole Kiernan photo) after dinner. In order to make this season this year (way to go, guys) and The Cannon Ball Express steam j Christmas Decoration Tri-City Record the best Christmas possible for but what about our Watervliet cross locomotive which serviced the TR1- ; Watervliet DDA hears joint Because of the Thanksgiving holi- them, we are asking for the help of country team. There are other sports CITY area. Arnold Ziffel was one : //'/7-99 day next week, the deadline for the area businesses. also. We read it in The Herald-Pal- of the favorite cast members. Contest in Hartford news stories and ads is 5 p m. Fri- We will be serving between 125- ladium but nothing's in our home- Troubles surfaced and were re- ; •St building concerns By Joe Cheshire Hartford City Hall or at the Kwick day, November 19. The Tri-City 150 people. We need help with food town paper. What's up with that? solved, like all shows of that era, in momentarily, ordered Dad home on for a week under a famed one- Renee experienced trials and tribu- By Cliff Stevens Walter repeated his suggestion The Hartford Business Association 'NE-Z Marathon Mart on East Main Record will be delivered to postal and door prizes. Anything you We had a cross country runner go a matter of 30 minutes. People there an emergency leave. ^rmed pianist named Wittgenstein. lations that would have destroyed At the November 11 meeting of made earlier this year that the cur- is sponsoring a Christmas Decora- Street. The deadline for obtaining subscribers on Wednesday moming could help us with would be deeply to state relays on November 6 in lived happily and harmoniously Boarding a train. Dad retumed Later on, in high school typing many an average person. Shortly the Watervliet Downtown Develop- rent City Hall building be sold for tion Contest with a prize of S250 applications is December 1. instead of the usual Thursday moming delivery. appreciated. Brooklyn, Michigan, held at the together. The show is, in the terms home to Watervliet to spend a few class, Renee achieved an astounding after being diagnosed with lym- ment Authority Board meeting, development of a new retail build- going to the winners in two cate- For more information, you may Michigan International Speedway. of the day, a warm fuzzy. weeks with Mom and baby Renee. rate of 29 words per minute. A year phatic cancer, she lost her husband DDA member Scott Walter ques- ing and placed on the tax rolls. gories. Now, that is hometown news too. Back in the early seventies, Hoot- tioned Mayor Daniel Schofield Mayor Schofield indicated he f contact either Pastor David Hills at Sometime in August, he boarded a later, when I was taking the same of many years, Jerry, to a heart at- The contest will feature a S250 Home of the Touch Free Car Wash 468-6062 or Committee Chairman Congratulations, Charlie Scheetz, erville, not Payton Place, was adop- westbound train at Watervliet for class, there were two-handed class- about having two buildings to main- would take Walter's comments un- prize in both business and residence tain if the City builds a joint muni- Faye Rouse at 463-8941. Watervliet cross country state quali- ted and widely accepted as our the retum trip to Oakland. A few mates who viewed 29 words per der consideration. decoration. fier! Your family is proud of you. town's nickname. Hooterville is a See LETTERS cipal building with Watervliet Thank you. miles outside of Watervliet, the con- minute as an unachievable goal! During the meeting, Schofield said The winners will be determined by s1 Miiwaukees Charlie placed 5 I in his division rallying cry for all of us. Not just Continued on page 6 Township while still maintaining Missions Committee of ductor announced that the Japanese In the last two years of her life. he plans to announce the formation a penny-vote ballot, similar to the and 116'h out of 215 overall, not bad WHS, noi just Bainbridge, not just the current City Hall building to of a Citizens Govemment Task First United Methodist Church had surrendered, and many of the method used to select the Straw- of Watervliet for this being his first year in cross Watervliet-but it is a common bond house the City Police Department. Force to study ways to improve +dep. Pacific-bound soldiers, sailors and berry Prince and Princess. The bal- BeSt 30 pack $9.99 for all of us. This endearment em- Walter's comments followed sidewalks in the residential area of Marines (some of whom were al- lot box will be located in Hartford bodies good old American ideals The Back Fence Schofield's comment the reason for the City; consider ways to reduce ready war weary from duty in the Harding's Market, where votes can such as spirit, involvement, accom- studying the joint municipal build- operating expenses of the City; and Busch 30 pk cans $10.99 + dep. European campaigns wanted to By Anne Bayer, Co-publisher be cast until the winner is chosen on plishment, and pride. Many WHS commandeer the train and retum to ing was to eliminate a violation of to determine if the 1925 City Char- Karl's Kolumn December 18. alumni to this day affectionately their homes back East. However, a Well, I think it has arrived and it our family really misses him. I the Americans with Disabilities Act. ter needs to be revised. Watervliet Applications can be picked up at Pepsi 24 pk cube $5.99 + dep. By Karl Bayer, editor & publisher refer to Watervliet as "Hooterville." wise old NCO convinced them of has been expected. We have man- know I could not h^ve had a better The violation is due to the lack of What Hooterville may or may not their remaining duties to their coun- aged to get along so far without the father. I spend lots of time being access to the second floor of City In other areas, the DDA discussed High School TRULY OUR FINEST... Did you The Linotype was delivered new have meant a quarter century ago is try, and the train continued on. Dad cold and the blowing and it has grateful that I had him and also Hall where the City's Police De- possible ways to improve the down- SPECIALTY Pepsi 2liters $1.09. immaterial. Too much Water has been great, but on Sunday the cold missing him. With the holidays, I partment is headquartered. town area by eliminating weeds in notice all the community spirit a to the Record in 1918, replacing the retumed home from the occupation BAKED GOODS FROM GOLDEN BROWN BAKERY! couple weeks ago when the WHS time-consuming handset type proc- passed beneath the bridge of time. of Japan in mid-December 1945 and arrived. It wasn't too bad, but it was wish he could be here. Walter said if the joint municipal the DDA parking lot off Main Street "Student PRINTING Panthers were winning all their ess. Local historian Bill Beverly These waters may have diluted or was shortly discharged from active enough to remind us that we do He never did get to know Amy and building materializes, then the and beautifying the trees in the Stationery, Invitations, Invoices, football games? If you missed it, told me of a story in the Record purified it to its present form; yet, duty. (Coincidentally, I was bom have to get through winter before Billy's third child, Benny; and I am City's fixed operating costs will downtown business district. Envelopes, Business Cards, Pens & you saw it in Hartford a couple telling of the arrival of the "lino." over time, Hooterville prevails. It almost exactly nine months later on we have spring. 1 thought for a sure he would find him to be double because the City will still The past summer drought caused Spotlight" is DAVE S AMOCO Pencils, Hats, Balloons, Key Tags, years ago and or in Coloma or in has, it is, and will forever more be a August 27, 1946.) while we would go straight to something special, as we all do, but have to maintain the current City problems with the growth of the Production of the newspaper was Toys ami etc. all at the Nfhttwi *>wrT thai had a school actually stower, as the Cases strug- part of Watervliet's history.' Only 15 months apart, Renee and I spring and not -even have to have not'as much as my mom. Ben awd' Hall building in addition to the new trees, and the possible addition of on Kristin M-140, Watervliet at 1-94 463-4135 \Yith a winning sports season. gled to get the machine running and Bruce-Kibler spent five close years together, the winter season, which would be Mom are really close. Ho looks •fbp City Hall structure. flowers is being considered. Tri-City Record Hooterville, Ml her at everything we are at. 24-hour towing, AAA & AMOCO Road Service You know those same kids are adjusted. growing up and befriending the OK with me but not with the local farmers I am sure. Last week, we went to a birthday there when there's not a winning The letterpress could well be older many children in our immediate Tacy Call 463-NEWS OPEN 24 HOURS - INDOOR ATM party of a friend. Benny came and Watervliet water main project team. The town is just as great, the than the Linotype. With its giant A tribute to neighborhood. One of those neigh- The cold and flu season has also "Junior Student of the Month for got "Little Grandma" because he : folks just as friendly, and the school hand-turned flywheel, the press bors, Betty Martin, forged a bond of arrived, along with the onset of November" at Watervliet High winter. Make sure you dress warmly wanted her to meet someone who is placed on hold until spring as excellent. looks like something right out of the Ruth Thompson sistership that continued, even School is Kristin Tacy. She is the lh also a special grandma. It was so Because of that factor, the con- Year in and year out our young- 19 century. I can well imagine a Dear Editor, stronger, until Renee's death last and in layers and protect yourself By Cliff Stevens daughter of Stephen and Carol against the cold. Remember to wash cute for a 2-year-old to say, "Come, Watervliet City's water main im- tractor did not desire to leave City sters are on winning teams, in the young boy of Honest Abe's ilk, Recently, the Tri-City Record month. In a way, it still continues. Tacy. your hands often so as not to spread Little Grandma. There is another provement project, originally slated streets in a rough graveled surface classroom, on the job, as well as on turning the wheel as the printer published an obituary after the In the early 1950s, Renee and I Kristin's time is occupied with germs. grandma here for you." to be undertaken this fall, has been condition over the winter months. :the playing field. Let's keep that slipped sheets of paper between the death of my sister, Ruth Thompson, began taking joint piano lessons many different things, including As 1 stood in church on Sunday, all Benny is so kind; 1 am sure that placed on hold until next spring. In preparation of the project's get- ischool/community spirit going year- plate and rollers. on October 9, 1999. I felt moved to form Mrs. Milton Weed, just a cheerleading, pompons, 4-H, and I could hear was the people cough- would make him special to my dad. ting under way next spring, the jround, off the field as well as on. share a few more word with your block north of us in a beautiful WYO. You can also see her on the ing and it seemed as if a great deal Stan Compton of Compton Inc., Watervliet City Commission ap- Indeed. Watervliet's own Wanda readers, many of whom will re- brick home on the northwest comer In fact, there are times when 1 won- football field during pre-game and of them had a cough. I know that which was awarded the contract for proved paying for piping purchased iTHE LAST CHANCE to enter this Lavely, a "printer's devil" here at member her as Renee Ruth Larsen, with Bemard Street. Mrs. Weed had der if he was not sent by Dad to halftime shows as she performs her the project, informed City officials by the contractor for the project. :year s free Thanksgiving turkey the Record as a very young girl, re- first-bom child of Aage and Hil- twin baby ground pianos in a win- once the cold weather hits we all watch out for his lady. duties very well as color guard cap- seem to really get more things. In the project could have run too close The piping will be stored at the tain. •giveaway in the Record is fast ap- members the press when it was dreth Larsen of South Center Street, dowed drawing room on the south Willy and Karli are also so good toward the end of the asphalt place- Watervliet Public Works Garage jproaching ... cut all the coupons in hooked up to an electric motor. By Hartford. side of the house. In a few months, my mind, I think the cold should to Mom and always think about her Academic opportunities are what knock out all of those flu bugs; but ment season. until needed next year. :this week's Record, fill them out, using different-sized pulleys on the Renee was bom on May 31, 1945. it was obvious as to which of us had and how she is, but it is so she likes best about WHS. Kristin land lake them around to the partici- motor, the press' speed could be For some unknown and undeter- the talent in the family. While 1 was it is a mystery. Anyway, take care surprising to see a 2-year-old that enjoys spending time with her of yourselves and try to remain jpating stores. And while you are in controlled. "Francis never let it go mined reason, her left arm was not still struggling with "Mary Had a takes the time to think of an older friends and her boyfriend, and she healthy for the season. jthere, entering the drawing the store very fast when I was operating it," completely formed. Distraught and Little Lamb," Renee was almost person. In fact, this year Mom really likes to study. Her teachers can at- I cannot believe we are all getting is sponsoring, say hello and tell she recalls. bewildered. Mom wrote a letter to ready for simple Bach fugues and had a special birthday. She had a test to that as she does very well in ready to celebrate Thanksgiving. It her classes. :them you appreciate their effort. Hopefully, Wanda, my predeces- Dad, a Navy man whose ship was the like. 1 gave up. party with her five great-grandchil- w has come on so fast ... but I am WINTER^ Kristin is looking forward to being sor Gordon Banasik, and other local somewhere in the Pacific, heading In later years, Mrs. Weed took dren--Willy, Karly, Nic, Griffin, ay to FRESH ready. I love the food of the day. a senior next year and doing senior •HISTORY TRAVELED FROM printers can be persuaded to help home for preparation for the inva- Renee to New York City to study and Benny-and they all had fun, ;the Record to the North Berrien We do eat turkey other times of the even the guest of honor. activities with all her friends. She gel these classic machines up and sion of Japan. Somehow that first TRI-CITY RECORD iHistorical Society Museum in Co- running; not necessarily to print but letter was delayed, but he did re- year, for it is a family favorite, but it I would like to take a minute to would like to attend Kalamazoo Coloma 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Hartford Watervliet loma last week. A group of volun- to enjoy the sights and sounds of ceive the follow-up one in which tastes so much better on Thanks- say "Hi" to Aunt Mary and Uncle Valley Community College Watervliet, Ml 49098 giving. HOUR jteers moved our 1918 Linotype and their superb operation. my mother had written that she had George who have both been in the (KVCC) to become a dental hygi- 6577 Paw Paw Ave 10 North Center 415 North Main St (616)463-6397 Fax 463-8329 ja hand-fed letterpress to the Mu- If you've ever seen a Linotype talked to her minister, had accepted I am also opposed to the stores hospital for the past week. They enist. e-mail ai record^ c\ hersol.com Open Weekdays, Mon-Fri, 9am - 6pm seum for display there. Eventually, clanking, clacking, whirring and the situation as the will of God, and putting up so many Christmas dec- have been very sick, and we were so Open Every Day Open Mon-Sat 7-10 Open Every Day ;there will be a replica of the Water- rumbling along, you know what I was at peace. Needless to say. Dad Karl & Anne Bayer, Publishers orations so early. 1 know they have sorry to hear about their troubles. Open Saturdays, 9am -12 Noon For ALL your 7A.M. - 10P.M. Open Sundays 8-5 8A.M. - 10P.M. Jvliet Record newspaper and print mean. was completely mystified and deep- Karl Bayer, Editor to get us all thinking about what we We are also glad you have a good, Amy Loshbough, Business Mgr. LOCAL NEWS shop for all to enjoy. ly concemed about what was going are planning for the holidays, but to strong family to give you support ADVERTISED SALE PRICES GOOD THROUGH THIS SATURDAY ; Along with the heavy equipment It's a real pleasure to know a spe- on. Bonnie Bannen, Copy Editor begin before we have even taken off and love. Take care of yourselves, Belfy Drug Store subscribe to the USPS869-340 permit for 'went ledgers with many famous cial part of Watervliet and area his- Upon arrival in Oakland, Califor- the Halloween costumes is a bit too as you have done in the past. We TRI-CITY RECORD Seedless Ruby Red :local names, dies with many old tory is in the good hands of the Mu- nia, he finally received the first let- The Watervliet Record early. love you. This is my mother's sister Main St., Watervliet 463-3164 business names, engraved photos of . seum's curators. Hopefully, the dis- ter, which cleared everything up. dba Tri-City Record Mom and I attended a Mass on and her husband. She is the one who Call 463-6397 Grade A Self Basting with Pop-Up Timer nd Grapes popular sites on Paw Paw Lake, and play will be open to the public in His ship's executive officer, whose 2 class postage paid at Sunday, in honor of my father, and writes the beautiful poetry. Please SPARTAN other memorabilia. the near future. wife was also expecting a baby Watervliet, Ml 49098 it was nice to have something spe- get well soon. Printed on recycled paper California cial for him. I do know that most of The Wizard says, "Have a Happy TURKEY Pound A & Joyful Thanksgiving!" 12 lbs. And up We Asked You... " century ago, how would you have cooked a turkey?" 59^ lb. (Washington Elementary School) Wizard With coupon and S25.00 additional 98^ purchase

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November 17, 1999 Tri-City Record Page 5 Page 4 Tri-City KecurU November 17, 1999 If a couple was married much Our favorite restaurants were all in longer, the celebration of good for- Allan and Irma Krieger, centennial farmers; active, building, creative people Loral His ton' & frenpa/ow business, so we committed several tune and good health was even more evident. So many couples were not By Sylvia Prager lan's father) farmed the land. To- Andy Hutchins brought Ms. Silver Junior Farm Buieau at the Long dietary felonies. The Brass Pelican years old. An active group, it was "a Irma looks into space nostalgical- married this long, because disease, A visit with Allan Krieger is to day, Allan owns the farm he had to Cribbs in a red, white and blue provided several meals, and we Lake Clubhouse between Niles and good place to meet your future ly and says, "Rhinholdt Janke, a childbirth, and accidents premature- visit local history at its earliest and worked for so many years. beat-up school bus. He also picked Berrien Sprir-zs. They joined in the went over to Lewisburg to eat at mate." great guy." ly separated the couple. finest. He was bom in Benton Har- Irma Krieger (Allan's wife) up kids along the way; took them square dai:. rv i he Junior Farm The Country Cupboard. This is a Irma's dad worked in a foundry. Before Irma and Allan married, he When 50 years of wedded bliss bor on December 6, 1926, to Robert pointed to a bam on a photo. "This home too. Andy wa. J»ISO an under- Bureau was J young people's or- huge complex with buffet to match, He had 13 acres, grew a few grapes bought 40 acres and what might be were achieved, and very few coup- and Ida (Bujack) Krieger. His sister, big bam faced north and south. To- taker. Roland Hutchins ;: the under- ganization for those with a farm and no place for a coward. We and tomatoes ... a little of every- called a "shack." today, some of completely blew out our regimen of les achieved this milestone, the Ema, is a high school art teacher day, it faces east and west. They taker today. background. Ihere were well over thing for a family. He had a horse See KRIEGER healthy eating! celebration was very, very special married to photographer Charles made a bank bam. Can you imagine Allan cannot forget Ms. l orbush 100 youngsters between 18-30 and later acquired a tractor. C ontinued on page 6 Paw Paw River Our next stop was over the moun- and the couple generally gave ("Bud") Friesen. horses tuming a barn around?" (from Hartford) and her harmonica tains at Mifflinville; We recently- thanks for a long life together. This Allan was on the Board of Direc- Allan went through eight grades at band. These many years later, Allan JOURNAL lost a good friend there-Mildred was really something to celebrate, tors for Berrien County Farm Bu- Cribbs. He remembers his favorite played the harmonica with the fam- l{> Rov M. Davis Dodson. I have written about her as good fortune had surely visited reau Oil Company for 18 years. teacher. "Miss Silver made hot ily Irma and he were visiting last before. We still have connections in the couple. Many of the couples Second Vice President of North lunches for us. She took the class to year in Brazil. that town, however. We stayed at celebrating 50 years together were Berrien Historical Society then and Chicago. I remember the trip to Being young was great fun. On On Through the Mountains Motel 8, and this gave us a chance somewhat saddened, though, now, and President of the School Wolf Lake Fishery. I trapped mice Saturdays in the winter, the kids to live a little more luxuriously for a because they had, in numerous Board at Cribbs. A Board member in the basement. Miss Silver paid 5^ would bring their sleds and slide ot Pcnns\I\ania we cruised in our maintain equipment and training. of St. Paul s United Church of down Schwarz's hill onto M-140. Mm couple of days. cases, outlived their offspring. The a mouse." *< Dodge camper van. Because we had The food is delicious, including In addition, another good friend grandchildren and great-grandchil- Christ in Bainbridge lownship to- "Worry about cars? Heavens, no! 1.1 n detoured north to visit our friend. peanut butter ice cream and funnel works there. Dolly Fields was on dren helped to celebrate the occa- day, he is on the church's Cemetery Maybe we'd see a car once every 4 Sherrill Aberg. we missed some of cakes. 1 wrote some years ago about 1 I S|li the afternoon shift and had our sion, although some celebrations Board and on the Cemetery Resto- half hour. The last day of school the sights that are so familiar on the how we tried a funnel cake stand at ration Project Committee. room ready. We always request were subdued because of the health meant fishing in Mill Creek " Pennsylvania Short way. One is a our local fair. His involvement with the cemetery Allan graduated from Cribbs. He down and out and non-smoking. of one of the couple. For this event, dilapidated old bam and house off One problem this year: That whole brings to mind family members no went on to Watervliet High School That way we can park right in front especially after the 1880s, if the to the right. On it is painted the part of the state was suffering from longer with him: John Schwarz died and graduated in 1945. Two weeks of our room. Another friend, M/Sgt. couple could afford it and a photo- sign: "The Funny Farm! Home of a a severe lack of rainfall. Many of in 1919; Wilhelmina died in 1911; later, he was in the Army. Basic Terry Miller lives nearby. After grapher was living in the area, a tired trucker." Probably by this time the wells were dry. It was like great-grandfather Adam Krieger training was in Camp Fannin, several wars, he has retired from the photographic record was made of it has collapsed into a sea of grass Death Valley. In fact, it was so hot Air Force. We all got together died June 7, 1910; great-grand- Texas. Then he went on to Fort NEW HOME FOR LINOTYPE... The 1918 Linoty pe, long a part of the event. and trees anyway. The last time we and dry even the praying mantises and...Yes, went out to eat at a new, mother Elizabeth's date is un- Bragg. North Carolina, in the in- the Watervliet Record newspaper and print shop, has been removed New Book... iii;n saw it, the buildings were leaning had gotten up off their knees. The just-opened restaurant. known; grandfather Levi died in fantry as a field artillery instructor. to the North Berrien Historical Society Museum in Coloma where, Joan M. Dixon has added to her precariously. Central Hotel had cancelled all res- We met the people who own the 1923; and grandmother Matilda When Allan returned from his along with other Record printing equipment and memorabilia, it series of abstracts from The Daily Over the mountain at Snowshoe, 1 ervations and were keeping their motel; and, of course, were given died in 1929, Army duties, he started farming. will be on public display in the future. For more information, see National Intelligencer with her was reminded of the time we travel- restaurant and bar open with plastic the royal treatment, being friends of Allan's great-grandfather Adam "Robert (Dad) and I grew peaches, Karl's Kolumn on page 2. ninth volume. This volume, • led the same route a few years ago. dishes, bottled water and a tanker Dolly's. She also took us to see her farmed on Angling Road in Water- apples, tomatoes, corn, and hay"; truck. National Intelligencer Newspaper I was on the C.B. and asked some of new condo in a retirement complex. vliet. Dr. Fisher owns it now. 140 acres of work, 100 acres was Abstracts, 1830-1831, continues the truckers where was a good place Terry gave us a book telling the And we met some of her family, Grandfather Levi Krieger married tillable. We hauled hay in the sum- the series of abstractions from The to eat. One came back w ith the mes- Moxie story, and now since we re- who were having a birthday party. Matilda Schwar/ (affectionally mer, tilled in the spring; and did all Family Heirlooms Daily National Intelligencer (for- sage, "Get off at Snowshoe! Two tumed home, he has sent us four lerry Miller had an interesting known as "Tilda"). Her family the work with two tractors. We also merly The National Intelligencer good restaurants there." cans of the unusual drink. The first story to tell when we visited his A Genealogy News Column by Carole Kiernan owned the farm on M-140 and Hill milked 20 cows." and Washington Advertiser), Wash- "Which one is better," I asked. can took me by surprise, and 1 must home. He is a collector of "Moxie" Road. In time, it became "their" He met Irma Janke in 1950 at the •DOWN ON THL FARM with Krieger family antecedents (from the left), Matilda Schwarz KrU : .r, admit it will take at least all four to ington, D.C.'s first newspaper. "They are both good," he replied, memorabilia. This is a famous soft farm; later, their son Robert (Al- Allan Krieger Grandpa John Schwarz, Albert Schwarz, Grandma Wilemina Schwarz and Kmma Schwarz When couples celebrated wedding selves and their families. "Homemade soup and everything." make me a booster. drink, which circulates mostly in the Entries include classified ads, presi- anniversaries, there was and still is When a couple passed the 10- 15-, I persisted. "Surely one must be After we got back to Michigan, my East. It is a brown Cola, and the dential appointments, marriage and much congratulating of the couple. 20- and 25-year anniversaries of better than the other." Chief Accountant agreed that it had unwary drinker is in for a surprise. death notices, congressional lists, "Well," he mused, "The one on the been a great trip...one now woven, It has a distinct, almost medicinal It was not unusual for pioneer coup- their union, even bigger celebrations advertisements, runaway slave left has prettier waitresses." along with the friendships we re- flavor. Addicts say the taste for it les to be surprised by neighbors and were thrown; much in the way that notices and reward postings, tax "Doesn't matter. I have my better newed, into the tapestry of our lives. friends on their fifth anniversary. is mentioned previously. But it was lists, notable court cases, letters, must be acquired. One dissenter Business Card Bulleti r n Boay r half w ith me." The carnival was having the same claims it is really carbonated cough The folks would just start arriving a time to be very thankful and accounts of military affairs, mari- .T-T ' • - ' : , • - • •. ¥Jf* Now I could hear him laughing. problems, but we enjoyed ourselves syrup. with baskets of food and hearty con- celebrate good fortune. The married time information, and other note- ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING . APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE APPlJANCES TVVElRNrrURE ATTORNEV-AT-EAW "Fven if you are on a diet, you can anyway. We sat in the fire hall eat- gratulations and spend a pleasant children would retum to the "old worthy events in and around the still check the menu!" ing hamburgers, homemade pie, and aftemoon or evening. Family mem- homestead" to help celebrate the oc- nation's capitol. These abstracts are John C. Johnson We were headed for our usual va- ice cream, while light faded on the Earn Cash selling bers would many times arrive with casion with the friends and neigh- a vital resource for researching an- LAKESHORE Hurnimnv mmm JCJ Aliornes al 1 aw cation spot, a small, almost non- mountains across the valley. And the neighbors and friends and all bors of the couple. Many a "family PlksOSM INji m SPM m 1ST Tri-City Record cestors living in Maryland; Virginia; TV & APPLIANCES HOME FURNISHINGS existent town nestled in the moun- we thought about Aunt Hope and all celebrated; or, as it was once put, reunion" took place in celebration and Washington, D.C., because they BUSINESS SERVICES • APPLIANCES tains. It is East of Williamsport, and of our families, and how much the I subscriptions the couple was "reminded that five of the event. It was not just a few connect family names to businesses, Monthly Accounting & Bookkeeping SALES & SERVICE 35 BEECHWOOD ST. I EAST MAIN ST. Workers' Comp • Social Sti urily DUabilily the place where our Aunt Hope area has come to mean to us... I ike a years had passed since the couple hours of celebration; sometimes the occupations, locations, estates, rela- RECONDITIONED & GUARANTEED Auto Accident* • Medical Malpracticc Local non-profit organizations, HARTFORD HARTFORD gave us so many delightful vaca- second home. embarked in the matrimonial ship." married children with grandchildren tionships, associations, and specific TAX SERVICES Wrongful Ocuth • All injury Ciaiuis tions back in the days when we We stayed in our camper vap, so charities and school groups can The pioneers to this area probably in tow would spend a couple of days dates. The abstracts are arranged 621-3720 ot 621-4473 family Law could not really afford to travel. we had water. Also went up to Lake earn a generous commission sell- were anxious to seize, any oppor- with the "aging" parents and many a chronologically. The book includes Kenneth L Sutton 616-637-8933 468 3720 Wills We were there just in time for the Jean for jug refills. They had plenty ing new subscriptions to the Tri- tunity to make merry with cele- family photo was taken on the porch an index of sumames as well as P.O. Box 296, Watervliet, Ml «(M Blue Star Highway & CR-380 J20 Main Strrn l)83-(M)58 annual Central Fire Carnival. This is of water up there on top of the City Record. Contact Karl > bration after long hours of toiling to during the celebration of an anni- vessels and tracts of land. 19883 Blue Star Hwy, South Haven, Ml 49090 RENT TO OWN or CASH CARRY 1-80fl 6 i 0-4822 Bayer at 463-6397 for details. Phone (616) 4^3 7211 Fax 463-7154 St. Joseph a money making proposition to mountain. Go figure! eke out a mere subsistence for them- versary. These abstracts give us an inter- ATTORNEV-at-LAW AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR BANKING ISEBSDBIESMtt Submitted by Hartford Public keeping with the regulations of the esting perspective on what was hap- HARTFORD DAY SPRING Library from microfilm copies of war department. pening in the Washington, D.C., Rolling Back the Years 90 YEARS AGO - 1909 Mrs. Fred Rottler has retumed area during the time period covered. A rural mail carrier's examination the Hartford Day Spring. Hours: R1VERV1EW Local Sen s & Newsmakers of Days Gone By fv Reported in the Monday & Wednesday, 11 a.m.-7 from the Berrien Center hospital This new book adds to the s^hes F. Ronald Postelli will be held at South Haven De- Watervliet Record, Coloma Courier & Hartford Day Spring p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat- where she successfully underwent that begins with the year 1800. It is cember 6,h for the selection of a car- urday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. an operation. available from Heritage Books Inc., EQUIP. & BAIT COLOMA COURIER worth SI00 in the Intemational rier for rural route number I from Autoitiotive Phone: 621-3408 Lathan Price of Benton Harbor is 1540-E Pointer Ridge PI., Bowie, Attorney At Law 101 YEARS AGO - 1898 newspaper Snapshot contest with a the Hartford office, to take the place Live bait, fishing tackle, WATERVLIET RECORD delivering milk for the Pleasant MD 20716, for $37.50 plus $4.00 The gasoline lamps haven't colored slide which he called "Mute made vacant by the resignation of 90 YEARS AGO - 1909 Street dairy while Ward Morlock is shipping and handling. CarCaieCenter 6720 Red Arrow, Coloma taken kindly to the nature of the ele- Swan in Action." Mr. Swayne won R.G. Burlingame. Mr. Burlingame 170 N. Main Street ^ r^wuri ,v v*mcA

i>1h«nl Ui(hi|tn 616 463-3680 1 •800-829-1186 lTAt| eled and being convened into a four Submitted by Vi Viscuso, Assis- Benton Harbor, was a guest Satur- wamed that such acts of trespass are Mrs. Myrtle Campbell's 75th birth- day, November 22, at the Webster DiNfids ikumisi SIIUOWNSI Memorial Library, 200 N. Phelps BirurtsT • B«uNr* apartment building, which will fur- tant Librarian at Coloma Public day and Sunday of her grandmother liable to land them in jail. day party which was held last week IUNCH '// tin- lllis. MO«S trOtUVRIi nish accommodations for more Library, from the Coloma Cou- and aunt, Mrs. Chancy Conklin and F.P. Haynes and family have at her daughter's home in Buch- St., Decatur, Michigan. The meeting AUTO BODY * Catering Service DISHKtBll M CHIM S(«¥ICf INIUIANCI families in Coloma, and they should rier newspaper donated by the Miss Berdine Conklin, at 7 Church moved into their residence on St. anan. will begin at 7 p.m. Toni Benson, Submitted by Carole Kiernan • rOM Alt OCCAIIONt A ANY fill OftOUf H'li'dniiuj Semce be easily rented as there is a de- Tri-City Record. Hours: Monday, street. The Conklins look her to Joe street. local history librarian. Van Buren Our Written Warranty • CARRY OUT AND OCUVtRV tIRVICI FOR P from files at Watervliet District • WIOCMNOt MUNIONt A •U«INI«« fUNCTIONt mand for houses or homes in Co- Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.- Chicago for her retum to Califomia. A Thanksgiving Dancing Party District Library, will speak about Guarantees CommefCiaL'Residenlial loma. 30 YEARS AGO-1969 will be given at the Opera House, Library from the Watervliet and demonstrate the many uses of Sptdilumi in Etkim Footfi • Cuitom Smo»in| 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thurs- Ml food Vide him Strilch • Flimmi Hoi Bill M»m « w Iii'kw Carpets • Upholstery • Windows SHARON Y0DEK Record newspapers donated by fl laic} Slukt i Sk'imp Bovlt 30 YEARS AGO - 1969 day, 1-5:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 Five Hartford hunters didn't let the Watervliet. Watervliet is famous for PERSI and the World Cat data- Your Satisfaction Homimidt bkid Coodi t biujt Leather Cleaning & Cnnrtitiomnq the Tri-City Record. Hours: Ken Swayne, of Coloma. was the p.m.; & Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. snow bother them a bit on the open- its Thanksgiving dancing parties bases. If you would like information 0 7857 Red Arrow, Watervliet Tami Gage Judith A McKmney 7518 Red Arrow Hwy. winner of a national merit award Phone: 468-3431 ing day of deer season. They filled and this year, with a fine new floor Monday, 1-8 p.m.; Tuesday, 1-5 conceming the Society and cannot ""Sr 849-0693 Sales/Office Mgr Owner their licenses before noon and that is being put in the Opera House, p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; attend this meeting, contact the God grants liberty only to didn't go more than 2 miles from will make this annual event at Wa- Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, VBRGS at P.O. Box 143, Decatur, 463-3135 Watervliet 463-5249 Hartford. The quintet bagged a buck tervliet more popular than ever. 1-5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 MI 49045. MEDICAL SERVICES PIANO TUNING ROOFING & SIDING SNOWMOBIl E SALES & SERVfCF those who love it..and and a doe east of Hartford and 2 60 YEARS AGO - 1939 p.m. Phone: 463-6382 If you would like to have your does west of Hartford. 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Page 6 Tri-Cit) Record November 17,1999 theran Church, Niles, and a former Benton Harbor. Burial was in North longtime member of Grace Lu- Shore Memory Gardens, Hagar Tri-City Area Obituaries theran Church, St. Joseph; and she Shores. The family received friends November 17, 1999 Tri-City Record Page 7 enjoyed reading books. from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. CHARLES W. ACHOR1N NYatervliet Commission sets riet (Swan) Hurlbut. She graduated Survivors include: her husband, Mr. Polashak was bom on No- Charles W. Achom, 89. of Water- from Hartford High School in June Fred H. Craig, whom she had mar- vember 12, 1915, in St. Joseph and vliet. died Thursdav November 11, Coloma area to be busy with of 1930. She married Fred Chilcutt ried on July 1, 1961, in St. Joseph; had lived in the area all of his life. i Nov. 30 public input meeting 1999, at home. in November of 1940 and moved to four daughters-Renee (Rodger) He married June Brant on October By Cliff Stevens effective November 10. Cremation has taken place. There Dearbom. After Fred's death in Holston and Rhonda (Kenny) 1, 1938, in Bainbridge Township. At its November 9 meeting, the The Commission also amended its construction projects in 2000 were no services. Hutchins Funeral March of 1949. the family moved to Thompson, both of Niles, Kathy He had worked in the maintenance Watervliet City Commission voted review and pay increase policy to By Cliff Stevens Township, will also be improved in home, Watervliet, was in charge of Kalamazoo, where she was em- (Chuck) Angelo of Hagar Shores, department at Auto Specialties for to nold a special public input meet- continue 30-, 60- and 90-day re- Motorists may find themselves conjunction with the addition of the arrangements. ployed by the Kalamazoo City Po- and Diane (Art) Smith of Allegan; over 40 years, retiring in 1976; and in^ at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November views; however, to drop any pay in- finding alternate ways to reach their pedestrian/bicycle pathway addi- Mr. Achom was horn April 11, lice Department. Friend of the three sons-Joe (Brenda) Bryan of enjoyed gardening, camping, fish- 30, to obtain comments from City crease until their 90-day probation- destination during 2000. tions to both sides of the road, 1910, in Chicago, Illinois, to Char- Court, and Kalamazoo County Sister Lakes and Larry Bryan and ing, and woodworking. residents on the proposed combined ary period is completed. Previously, A variety of construction projects Pathways are also on tap for Fri- les and Florence Achom. He for- Sheriffs Department where she Larry (Andrea) Craig of Benton Survivors include: his wife; two Watervliet lownship-Watervliet pay hikes could be approved fol- are on tap for the Coloma City- day Road to Mountain Road to the merly was employed by The Her- retired in June of 1975 after 20 Harbor; 15 grandchildren; several sons-James (Sherry) Polashak of * City Hall proposal. lowing each 30-day review period. Township area beginning next F.O.P. Youth Sports Park. ald-Palladium as Assistant Ad Man- years of service. She w as a member great-grandchildren; three sisters- Coloma and Larry (Helen) Polashak Ihe meeting is slated to be held at The Commission chose December spring. It appears the Coloma area will be ager in advertising. of the Sweet Adelines Fraternal Helen Skrme of Holiday, Florida, of Watervliet; a daughter, Carol Watervliet City Hall; however, if an 2, at 6 p.m., to hold its annual The Township's sewer expansion busy with construction projects and Survivors inchuK his wile, Esther Order of Police. After retirement, Evelyn Humphrey of Conroe, (Eugene) Wamer of Galien; four overflow crowd attends, the meet- "Christmas Party' at the Board of project is slated to begin and the most likely lots of detours. (Zalil) Achom; a granddaughter, she was a volunteer with Senior Texas, and Marge Hein of Florida; sisters-Ada Zielke of Benton Har- ing would be moved into the Water- Trade. City of Coloma expects to launch its Wendy Thomton of Byron, Geor- Services, American Cancer Society, and a brother, Larry Schadler of bor, Helen Kwast of Grand Rapids, vliet District Library building. Mayor Schofield appointed Willis Washington Street improvement gia; and one great-grandchild. He Kalamazoo County Sheriffs Dept., Fort Myers, Florida. She was pre- Frieda Cayo and Betty Hafer of Allan and Irma Krieger on their centennial farm. Watervliet Mayor Daniel Scho- Bouma and Richard Wise to serve project, along with Center Street was preceded in death by: his par- CASSIE ROOT., .of the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Task Force pins a ribbon on "A Holiday and Michigan State Police. ceded in death by three sisters. Sodus; eight grandchildren; and field said City residents are encour- as City constables for Ihe next two work. Callie Daugherty while Becky McQuillan and Abbey (»ire watch. ents; a son, David Achom, in 1985; Survivors include: one daughter, eight great-grandchildren. He was aged to attend the Nov. 30 meeting years. No Constable candidates The Berrien County Road Com- and a sister, Doris. Bazaar" at Delores (Gerald) Myers of Kalama- JAMES P. HOFFMAN preceded in death by a brother and to express their views or have ques- filed petitions for election in the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Task Force mission additionally has several THFLMA A. CHILCUTT zoo; two sons-Martin Chilcutt of James P. Hoffman, 54, of Benton two sisters. tions answered. Schofield said resi- Nov. 2 general election. projects ready to get under way in Watervliet Thelma A. Chilcutt. 90, of Kala- Denver, Colorado, and Charles Harbor, died Thursday, November KRIEGER Coloma F.O.P. dents may also call City Hall with A Commissioner-elect, Ronda Coloma Township, including re- mazoo, formerly of Hartford, died (Norma) Chilcutt Sr. of Kalamazoo; 4. 1999. at Lakeland Medical Cen- RAYMOND RADTKE JR.? Continued from page 5 their comments or send a letter prior Jones, was appointed to chair an gives presentation at CJHS placement of the Paw Paw Lake Monday, November 8. 1999. seven grandchildren; nine great- ter. St. Joseph. Raymond E. Radtke Jr., 49, of Fish Fry to the meeting. exploratory committee to review Ihe Recently, students in Coloma Center; and many other individuals Road bridge over the Paw Paw Fire Station grandchildren; and one brother, the house was rebuilt and the rest A memorial service was held Military riles were conducted at 10 Coloma. died Monday, November Under consideration is a 2,000- City's 1925 City Charter. Jones was junior High h«ird a presentation on created the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Task River connecting the City with the has been renovated. Dilapidated Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. at Paw Frank Hurlbut of South Haven. She a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at Fort Custer 8. 1999, at his residence. square-foot City Hail building in also named to represent the City on suicide prevent ion. The presentation Force. Township. November 20 was preceded in death by: one bams have been replaced. There is a November 19 conjunction with a new Watervliet Paw United Methodist Church. Paw National Cemetery, Augusta, Mich- Memorial services were held at 11 the Watervliet Fire Board. was gjven by five members of the The Road Commission addition- The Watervliet Fire Department lovely view, a pond nearby, coupled On the third Friday of each month, l ownship Hall, with both sharing a Paw. Donations may be made to brother, Charles Hurlbut; and her igan. Memorials may be given to a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, al Davidson S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Task Force, a group The group's main purpose is to ed- ally will resurface Friday Road Ladies Auxiliary will present "A sister, Comelia Minshall. with rich memories of a growing Coloma F.O.P. #147 hosts an "all- common lobby and meeting room. Visiting Nurse and Hospice Service, the family. Fairplain Chapel, Florin Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, Commissioner Laurie Brule was pCOpie committed to the preven- ucate students on suicide preven- from Mountain Road to the City Holiday Bazaar" Saturday, Novem- family. you-can-eat" Fish Fry at 3470 An- 348 N. Burdick, Kalamazoo, MI HARRIET J. CONSTANT Funeral Service, Benton Harbor, Coloma, where visitation was held The site would be on 5.8 acres of named to the Watervliet Airport tion nfculriHp tion. Cassie, Jennifer, Jessica, Limits of Coloma and Coloma Road ber 20, at the Watervliet Fire Sta- It was here he grew squash, toma- gling Road in Coloma. land off M-140 north of the City t,on 01 su,c,de 49007. Harriet J. Constant, 81, of Sodus, w as in charge of the arrangements. from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time Board, replacing Steve Torres, by Janelle Sager- , a Coloma graduate, Wendy, and a counselor from one in both Hagar and Coloma town- tion from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. toes, peaches, and more. He was up The next Fish Fry will be held near the airport. She was bom October 22, 1909, in died Wednesday, November 10, Mr. Hoffman was bom April 14, of the service. Cremation has taken Mavor Schofield. committed suicide on February 10, of the agencies give a 50-minute ships will be resurfaced from 1-196 Come enjoy and experience the at 4 a.m. and at the market by 10 November 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. Cost The Township has set aside an Columbia Township. Van Buren 1999. at Lakeland Medical Center. 1945, in Watervliet and remained in place. 1997. After the suicide, her family presentation using Janelle's strug- to the Coloma City Limits. sights, sounds, and smells of the a.m. "It is a rough life. It is the life I is S6. The public is welcome. estimated $430,000 in a building County, Michigan, to John and Har- St. Joseph. this area his entire life. He was a Mr. Radtke was bom October 18, and friends realized the great need gles, their struggles, and a program Paw Paw Lake Road, in Coloma holiday season. grew up with. The farm was always For more information, call 468- improvement fund, but the City Funeral services were held al 3 self-employed handyman and had 1950, in Benton Harbor. He was for suicide prevention. Her mother, called the Yellow Ribbon Project to there. I grew soybeans; had my own 3432. would have to finance its share of p.m. Saturday. Nov. 13, at Fairplain served his country in the United employed at Mono Ceramics in Cassie Root; sisters Jennifer Myers help students understand how im- S combine. I shipped to Anderson's in the combined municipal building. Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, Stales Army from 1966 to 1969. He Benton Harbor, was a United States and Jessica Sager; friend Wendy portant it is to share their feelings DDA in Delphi, Indiana." Shopping trip to Mayor Schofield said the City Po- Benton Harbor. Burial will be in was a member of American Legion Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, Goodline; counselors from The and problems with others. They Irma and Allan married September lice Department would not be relo- Vacancies in North Shore Memory Gardens, Ha- Post 410, Benton Harbor. and loved to hunt and fish. Link Crisi s Center, Samaritan Cen- make it clear that suicide should not 1, 1951, in Benton Harbor. They Great Lakes cated to the new site but would re- Watervliet gar Shores, at a later date. The fam- Survivors include: his brother, Survivors include: his wife, the ter and P.iverwood Mental Health and is not an option. talk with pride of their three chil- main at the current City Hall build- two Watervliet ily received friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Robert (Susan) Hoffman of Benton former Cindy Slack, whom he mar- dren. Alyson Burwell has two sons, Crossing is ing and be moved from upstairs to ; approves $500 Hutchins Fpnpral Home Saturday, one hour prior to the ser- Harbor; his sister, Marjorie ried in 1979; three sons-Raymond Daniel (17) and Alan (16). Coleen the ground floor. 209 S. Main St, Watervliet vice at the funeral home. (Wayne) Buyce of Lansing; and Radtke III of Oregon, Bret Radtke For the personal touch... boards ^ and Leslie Halamka have three November 20 The members of the Commission reward for 463-3811 Mrs. Constant was bom Oct. 17, several nieces, nephews, and cous- of Washington, and Nick Radtke of By Cliff Stevens children: Forrest (19), Jody (17), A bus trip to the all-new "Great have also been asked by Mayor You t^lk to 1918, in Chicago, Illinois, and had ins. Coloma; three daughters-Tashawa Watervliet Mayor Daniel Scho-> and Phillip (12). They live on two Lakes Crossing" in Aubum Hills, the spotter or lived in the community since she Schofield to let their feelings and information field is looking for at least two City;: COURTEOUS SERVICE IN DORIS LUCILLE JENSEN and Danielle Radtke, both of Ari- acres of the original fami. Paul and Mich., is planned for Saturday, No- concems be known to him on the the presser! residents interested in being appoin- : •A DIGNIFIED MANNER was 17 years old. She was a home- Doris Lucille Jensen, 84, of Hart- zona, and Georgette Radtke of Co- By Cliff Stevens Leisha Krieger are parents to Alyssa vember 20. The bus will leave from joint proposal. maker. ford, died Tuesday, November 9, loma; his mother, Geraldine Damon The Watervliet Downtown Devel- ted to two vacant seats, one on the-; (6) and Sarah (4). Paul is a buyer Lane Automotive, Watervliet, at ROLAND T. HUTCHINS. Dlr*ctor Survivors include: her two sons- 1999. at Community Hospital, Wa- of Chicago, Illinois; a brother, Jerry Last month, two members of the IN BY 10 opment Authority at its November Downtown Development Authorityc for Gerber Foods. Two of the 8:00 a.m. sharp and retum around Stanley Vaillancourt of Indiana and tervliet. Radtke of Arizona; and a sister, Watervliet Downtown Development 11 meeting approved a S500 reward Board and the second on the City's^ Krieger children graduated from 11:00 p.m. Cost is $27 per person. OUT BY 5! Jerry (Marj) Constant of Watervliet; A graveside service was held at 2 Leslie of Pennsylvania. Authority expressed their displeas- for a Watervliet woman whose in- Planning Commission. Michigan Stale. For more information, or to re- a daughter, Virginia (Edwin) Clark p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at Watervliet ure with the possibility of relocating formation and assistance led to the Schofield said any City resident^ Irma v/as a full-time mother when serve a seat, contact Sue Gagliardo W of Benton Harbor; lifelong friend, Cemetery, with the Rev. Charles the Police Department to the site off arrest of vandals who vandalized wanting to be considered should^ MERRITT E. KNAPP the children were small. Later, she at (616) 46306573 or Cathy Megna OUR PRICE - THEIRS Clarence Goodman of Sodus; eight Davis of First General Baptist M-140, calling for a police presence Flaherty Park. contact City Hall or call him. It's Been 6 Years worked for Eldon Smith Insurance at (616) 468-3891. grandchildren; four great-grandchil- in the City Limits. The DDA awards the S500 for Schofield added any City residents: Church of Benton Harbor officiat- January 1,1910-November 19,1993 P \NTS $3.95 $4.95 CALVIN FUNERAL HOME Agency until her retirement in interested in being named to other;. dren, and two sisters-Rose Lucas ing. Visitation was held from 7 to 9 We miss your smile The City has been in violation of information leading to the arrest/ 8 E. Main St.. Hartford 1998. and Virginia Bush, both of Sodus. p.m. Thursday at Calvin Funeral The touch of your hand. the Americans with Disabilities Act 2 PIECE SUIT $8.75 $9.90 prosecution of vandals causing City boards should notify him so, if 621-4101 Allan relates, "In the atlas of 1873, She was preceded in death by: her Home, Hartford. How we could tell you our troubles Recount finds because it is not totally accessible damage in the downtown business a vacancy occurs, the resident can And you'd understand. Berrien County, Michigan, John BLOUSE $4.35 $4.95 husband, Fred Constant, in 1965; Mrs. Jensen was bom August 21, by the handicapped. Watervliet district. be contacted. We miss your humor Schwarz (Matilda Schwarz Krie- and a son, Harvey Vaillancourt, in 1915, in South Haven, the daughter The kindness you gave, mm COMFORTER (F) $16.00 $22.50 ger's father) had an ad that read: no election 1997. of Leroy and Ruby (Wellington) A caring man In other areas, the Commission "Manufacturer of Boots and Shoes. High School DOWN COMFORTER(Q) $18.00 $27.50 LEONARD FUNERAL HOME Henry. You always forgave. approved hiring Jeff Allen, 22, to Hartford 222 E. St. Jotaph, Lawranca BETTY J.CRAIG The best thing you gave us Repairing Neatl^P^onjptly Dpne in changes work in the Public Works Depart- Survivors include: three daughters Was a lot of love. DOWN COMFORTER (k) ^20.00 $32.50 Betty J. Craig, 68, of Niles, died the Best Manner. Shop and Resi- By Cliff Stevens 6748131 -Gwen Shafer and Garnelt Hol- And we can still feel that ment, beginning at $7 per hour. "Student Sunday. November 7, 1999, at Bor- dence on Section 10 Bainbridge A recount of the Coloma City No- $!.«5 comb, both of Hartford, and Pal Coming from up above. SHIRTS - $155 gess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Township, three miles south of vember 2 general election by the th Ciuiib ^cout Deisler of Owosso; 20 grandchil- June. Barbara, Kristina, 19 annual DECATUR Spotlight $3.50 Funeral services were held Walt, Courtney, C.J. & Connor Watervliet." Berrien County Clerk's Office Fri- POLO SHIRT $2.50 dren; 20 great-grandchildren; three "Sophomore Student of the Month Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Halbritter Allan notes that his maternal day, November 12, failed to change $4.95 FLORIN great-great-grandchildren; and a sis- HOLIDAY for November" is Cindy Luhrsen. SWEATER.. $4.35 Pu ch 195 FUNERAL SERVICE Funeral Home. Niles, with the Rev. grandfather had a steam engine and the outcome of the two-way race ter, Virginia Sinclair of Orlando, Cindy is the daughter of Robert and Robert M. Zagore of St. Paul's Lu- a threshing machine. He custom which ended in a 67-67 tie vole. SkIRT $4.35 $4.95 Is now accepting applications from boys in grades 1-5 DAVIDSON CHAPEL Florida. She was preceded in death LETTERS Danita Smith. Band, tap dance les- theran Church, Niles, officiating. threshed. If a farmer called him, he City of Coloma officials were noti- ARTS & 249 E. Center St, Coloma by: her husband, Louis, in 1974; a Continued from page 2 sons, WYO, and yearbook are some DRESS $8.75 $9.90 Contact Denis Huffman at 621-3702 or 621-4531 Burial was in North Shore Memory would thresh his grain. Albert Bu- fied of the recount results late Fri- 468-3181 son, Joe, in 1967; and a son, Car- of the activities that keep Cindy Gardens, Hagar Shores. Visitation tack. In the following months, she jack passed away in 1943. day aftemoon. LEATHERS $40.00 •,j • • • mon, in 1998. I CRAFTS busy. was held one hour prior to the ser- was also diagnosed with the onset The original family farm (1867) is Candidate Genevieve Long filed She also enjoys being in the pep vices al the funeral home. CARL B. POLASHAK of adult diabetes, diagnosed with now leased. Irma comments with for a recount after she was unsuc- TO ADVERTISE IN THE band to help build that Panther Mrs. Craig was bom January 29, Carl B. Polashak, 83, of Eau diverticulitis, and had her gall blad- passion, "We emotionally cannot cessful in winning the two-year seat SHOW a TRI-CITY RECORD ) Xcc\sc Adopr Gs - (JJc Need A home Pride. The best thing that she likes 1931. in Baroda. to Reinhold and Claire, died Wednesday, November der removed. Then, the cancer, sell a piece of our family history. on the Commission during a tie- Sat., Nov., 27. 9am-4PM DIAL 463-6397 about WHS is the academic oppor- Bertha (Kriseine) Shafer and lived 10, 1999, at Borgess Hospital, Kala- which had been in remission, came One of our grandchildren may want vote drawing held at the County "Setting SUndardi for ExceUenc« Decatur Jr-Sr High School tunity offered to her. to Prof ess TAULG AIT" in Niles since 1991, coming from mazoo. roaring back with a vengeance. to farm and the family history can Clerk's Office. 110 Cedar St., Decatur During her spare time, you can Millburg. She was an employee of Funeral services were held at 11 Finally, at a family medical confer- go on." The winner of the draw was candi- A Golden Rule Home find Cindy reading or doing her Revco Drug Store many years ago; a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at Fairplain ence at Lakeland Medical Center on Being in the Krieger home is liv- date Robert Wohler. Featuring 150 homework. Yearbook, with Mrs. was a member of St. Paul's Lu- Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, September 14, we were told that the ing with their history. The dining Area craftsmen Brigham, is a favorite class of hers situation was terminal. room table belonged to Albert and LUNCH & BAKED GOODS and she plans to stay on the year- Renee accepted the news with a Caroline Bujack, their maternal book staff for the remainder of h er quiet and peaceful resolve. At her grandparents. Their kitchen has the Watervliet AVAILABLE high school career. Cindy plans on insistence, she was surrounded by same table Levi and Matilda bought Sponsored by the Decatur PUT YOUR FEET UP attending LMC to become a dental family and friends during her last when they married in 1898. The Athletic Boosters Visit C 4TK/I police report assistant. days on earth. Our younger sister, hand-carved mantle clock was a Denise Groenke, was her primary wedding gift to Levi and Matilda. A released CHF4ITW4I ORDER DIRECTV caregiver, around the clock, for secretary made of different woods jt/'tMt/y which loving efforts she deserves was willed to Allan by Aunt Emma By Cliff Stevens Sfloral sainthood. Schwarz. In this secretary, they During October, Watervliet City Crs4TT$ Enjoy Family Entertainment One week before her death, Renee found tax bills made out to John Police recorded 107 complaints re- MILLIE SEXTON po^dfdQdE & pd|( ^oiJD/w (iipi had a brief lucid moment in which Schwarz; one dated 1-6-1862 lists sulting in the arrests of 10 people, prom deeoratioQs to pet pillouys.. she calmly gazed at the people 19 acres cost $1.07 in taxes and 40 according to a report released by gathered about her in her living acres in 1875 cost $4.56. Chief Thomas Schultz. txxra large showroom and supplies available! perfect for stoeKity} stuffers & parties room. Finally, she asked, "What did Allan and Irma are a fulfilled cou- During the 31 days, a total of 12 O .... Call 1-800-377-3130 for the doctor say?" Denise sorrowfully ple. "We take pleasure in getting foot patrols were made by City offi- Millie's C4II c I. IpIl&*ll This is Princess looking for a home with room to into the golf cart to hunt mush- cers and six traffic tickets were is- told her that it was terminal. After a run. She is current on her shots and has been rooms, feed the squirrels, or fish in sued. X VI.MM IV.xKMM.hct 46V£0f0i. few more moments, Renee flashed a RIVKftSII* KO • I 4 spayed. Princes is s coonhound mix with lot ofr the creek. When the kids were little, Chief Schultz's report indicted 10 468-3581 brief smile and replied, "Ain't that a CHRISTMAS CRAFTS : we'd put up a tent to spend the verbal warnings were given by offi- { 1 My name is Kiesha. My foster person recently love to give in return. bitch?" 5723 Riverside Road, Coloma FREE INSTALLATION night." Allan loves to fish in Lake WANTED for consignment Renee is in Heaven now, with our cers and two parking tickets were found out that 1 am Norwegian Elkhound- sales at Cathy's Christmas mother, Hildreth. I know their joy- Michigan with his son-in-law, Les- written. Shepherd mix. 1 have been spayed and looking lie, for coho. They both enjoy going The department made 26 assists to Hours: Thurs. Fri and Sat 10 a.m. until 5:00p.m Crafts... call 463-8050 ous reunion was a sight to behold. forward to a home ot my own. to their grandkids' sporting events, DIRECTV SYSTEM JUST $91.99 1 love you, Renee. other agencies, with the highest Forgive me, but I can't write any- from little league to football, base- amount of assists given to the Ber- ball, and so on. more. The tears are blurring the rien County Sheriffs Department, It is August 30, 1999. Allan Krie- with 11 assists. words. Festive fancies FREE 3 MONTHS TOTAL CHOICE Larry Larsen ger excitedly announced their origi- The second highest assists, seven, nal farm has been certified as a were to the Coloma Township Po- for family and friends. f "centennial farm." Yes, to the lice Department. • Stuffed animals • Porcelain dolls Kriegers the past is enriching; so Also during October, City bfficers • Wooden toys PROGRAMMING VALUE $89.97 have their lives been rich and responded to eight calls in neigh- • Christmas decorations meaningful, then and now. boring Watervliet Township. Of the U' • Baskets eight calls, seven were listed as pri- • Homemade candy E-mail the ority/disturbance calls. • Dried flowers TO ADVERTISE IN THE / The Chiefs monthly report was • Gingerbread houses Call 1-800-377-3130 TRI-CITY RECORD • Stained glass given to members of the Watervliet • Jewelry I'm Molly, the cat that was up in a tree for tour T ri-City DIAL 463-NEWS City Commission. • Handwoven rugs They call us Chance and Rufiis. Wearc Beagle clays when Animal Aid came to my rescue. I'm U or 616 521-7300 F • E • S • T I V A - L O < F mix puppies horn late in June. We are fawn in around 2 years old and have been spayed. I'm also] Record Private property was the color with cute floppy cars. Chance is different current on all my shots. Please adopt me. Visit us at http: uww.hic-bci.com Send news, press releases, ads, original source of freedom, Cook Energy Information Center because he has white on his toes. announcements, letters & photos Saturday - Sunday, November 20 - 21,10 a m. - 5 p.m The above animals need good homes & are availablefor adoption from animal aid. Small adoption fee is re- Credit Cards Welcome to the Tri-City Record at It still ISi Walter Lipp trunn Admission FREE. AMERICAN quested & all animals have been vet checked, most spayed or neutered (depending on age), & up to date on DIRECTV a, ELECTRK Offer expires 11-30-99 i rccordffl cvbersol.com. POWER WESTERN TERRACE For the family values of Watervliet vaccinations. 'To see these pets at their foster homes call 468-3725 during the day for more information. Ani- Send text in Microsoft Word & I-94 Bndgman. Ml Exit 16, 3-1/2 miles north on Red Arrow Highway Call 983-0011 come to Western Terrace. 800/548-2555 mal aid is in need of foster homes. If you would like to volunteer, your help will be greatly appreciated. Van Buren County first-time subscribers photos in JPC, as attachments. Please stop in at My Secret Garden in Coloma on November 20 for animal Aid's Adoption Day from. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. this will he the last Adoption Day to be held for this year. Hope to see you there! J

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Page 10 Tri-City Record November 17, 1999 Coloma Mayor Owen Hartford Early Berrien County Historical Watervliet Watervliet High School Public Deadline makes committee and Association creating for Athletic presents Schools board appointments "people's choice,, exhibits Thanksgiving Boosters meet By Cliff Stevens Ordinance Committee members Ihe Berrien County Historical tions. For more information, call the "The Bride of Coloma Mayor Charles Owen un- are Polashak, Smith, and Freitag. Association would like the public's Historical Association at (616) 471- Calendar Tri-City Record November 22 veiled his appointments to the Com- Root, Munchow, and Smith are on help in choosing the biggest events 1202. Thursdaytrlav, Novembe\]nvpmh<»rr 181 R: -BREAK UIH-Ak-' _ . L i x# • SSB ,h Because of the Thanksgiving holi- mission's various committees and the Labor Policy Committee. of the 20 century for its Year 2000 Bracken loch!" FAST--Oatmeal With Toppings. The next meeting of the Watervliet day next week, the deadline for other boards. The Mayor's naming Paw Paw Lake Wastewater Board exhibit calendar. LUNCH"(Elementary) Taco Com Athletic Boosters will be held on news stories and ads is 5 p.m. Fri- of the assignments was approved at members are Robert Wooley and During the year 2000, the 1839 Nov. 19& 20 Slack w/Works; (Secondary) Ham- Monday, November 22, in the High day, November 19. The Tri-City the November 8 Coloma City Com- Marvin Taylor. Courthouse Museum in Berrien Please check the Student theatre returns to the audi- burger or Breaded Fish Nuggets. School cafeteria at 7:00 p.m Record will be delivered to postal mission meeting. Glad-Peach Representative is Springs will create exhibits based torium stage at Watervliet High MIDDLE SCHOOL-Assembly, New members are always wel- subscribers on Wednesday moming The Mayor Pro-Tem, to fill in for Linda Freitag. on the most important events of the address on your School this coming weekend, Fri- "Our Amazing Universe," Audito- come. Please plan on attending! instead of the usual Thursday the Mayor, is Commissioner Jack Coloma Area Chamber of Com- past 100 years. I he events will be day and Saturday, November 19 and rium, 1:00 p.m. RED ARROW-- 00t moming delivery. R merce Representative is Robert selected on a "people's choice" ba- Tri-CityV Record 20, when the WHS Fine Arts De- Young Americans Self-Defense Named to the Finance and Insur- Wohler; and Coloma Watervliet sis: the Museum staff is asking the An incorrect address on partment presents a gothic spoof Classes, 6:00-8:15 p.m.; Parents ance Committee were commission- Area Economic Development Cor- public to mail or call in their vote entitled "The Bride of Bracken- LOMA MOVIE GUIDE the mailing label of your Night at Book Fair. CENTRAL ers Fred Munchow, Linda Freitag, poration, Jack Root. for the events that have had the loch!" a three-act comedy by Rick SLEEPY HOLLOW — Stars Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci. A OFFICE-Board of Education Meet- and Robert Wohler. Appointed to the Coloma Joint most impact on America today. Tri-Citv Record slows detective from New York City ventures upstate in order to investigate the Abbott. Curtain time for both pro- ing, 7:00 p.m. Police Committee members are Fire Board are Polashak, William tales of a headless horseman. Loosely based on the story by Washington i here is a limit ot one vote per per- or interrupts delivery of ductions is at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19: BREAKFAST- commissioners Julia Smith, Mun- Moser, and Robert Wooley. son. Irving. (Rated "R") Murder is the theme at Bracken- Cereal. LUNCH--(Elementary) Pea- chow, and James Polashak. your newspaper. Appointed to the Coloma Ceme- To enter a vote, select a total of 10 loch Manor in mid-19th century nut Butter & Jelly Sandwich; (Sec- THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH ~ Pierce Brosnan and Judi Public Works Committee members tery Board are Wohler and William events-five for the first half of the Please let us know if the Scotland. It seems that the Thom- ondary) Chicken Caesar Wrapper or Dench star in this thriller. James Bond tries to protect a dead friend's are Freitag, Root, and Wohler. Spearitt. WATERVLIET MIDDLE SCHOOL JOB-SHADOWING...On No- century, five for the second half- gall Curse claims every newlywed Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich. beautiful daughter from a crazied nuclear expert that feels no pain. (Rated information on iyouf r vember 8, Erin O'Hara job-shadowed Amy Loshbough at the Tri-City write them on a postcard, and send bride ... and the ghastly means of Saturday, Nov. 20: Chili Sup- "PG-13") Record for her Careers class with Mr. Goodman at Watervliet Middle them to the Berrien County Histori- label is incorrect by bridal destruction is worked by a per/Cook-Off and Silent Auction, IIIL Ml Sl( OF MY HEART — Meryl Streep and Angela Bassett School. She spent the day with Mrs. Loshbough, learning how to get cal Association, P.O. Box 261. Ber- callin}; (616) 463-6397 or scaly monster residing deep in the Sponsored by Grand Piano Group, Celebrate the star in a drama about an East Harlem violin program selected to play at made gifts will give visitors a head information faxed to the newspaper office from other schools and rien Springs, Ml 49103. People can loch! "Bracky," a denizen, much 5:00-8:00 p.m., Adults $3, Children, prestigious Carnegie Hall. (Rated "PG") writing to P.O. Box 7, start on their "holiday to-do" list so businesses in the area. She also helped with cutting and organizing ar- also telephone in their selections by like "Nessy" in the Loch Ness, SI, HS/MS Cafeteria (Entertain- THESE KUTE KIDS...are the children of David and Stephanie holidays in they have more time to enjoy ticles for the newspaper and gained a lot of information about how a calling (616) 471-1202 or e-mailing Watervliet, Ml 49098. spreads its tentacles into the bridal ment by Hartford Alumni Jazz NOVEMBER 19 THRU NOVEMBER 23 Faulkner of Watervliet; the grandchildren of Bob and Pat Faulk- friends and family in the busy newspaper is put together. the museum at infow hemenhistorv suite-and death comes quickly to Band, HHS Jazz Band, MADD Co. * SHOWTIMES SAT-SUN ONLY "SHOWTIMES FRI-SAT ONLY ner and Corky and Sue Openneer of Watervliet; and the great-Gg downtown weeks ahead. Doors are open 10 U1 had a great time and it was a wonderful experience! I hank you •org. the post-nuptial damsel! & HHS Choir), Silent Auction WWW.MOORETHEATRES.COM THURSDAYS B.Y.O.B grandchildren of Glenn and Doris Oppenneer of Watervliet. Sarah qx a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Admission very much, Tri-City Record! said Erin. Pictured are Erin (seated) and The museum staff has assembled a Appearing in the WHS production Winners and Chili Cook-Off Win- TO ADVERTISE IN THE is 8 years old and Bradley is 10 months. S® is FREE. Amy. (Karl Bayer photo) list of suggested events, but people are Travis Mack (Jabez Thomgall), ners Announced at 8:00 p.m. LOMA 468 LOMA COLOMA St. Joseph with TRI-CITY RECORD This seasonal show is one of the can also make their own sugges- Share a photo of your "Kute Kids" with your friends, Stephanie Worden (Daphne Dixon), neighbors, and relatives who read the Tri-City Record. Make sure FREE POP & POPCORN EVERY SHOW most popular in the area. Booths Dial 463-6397 Ami Sherwood (Comfort Grody), "Candlelight 1:50* 4:30 7:00 9:20 R include stuffed animals, heirloom- you write your kids' names on the back of the picture and in- Kala Winkel (Glynis Prescott), Su- Coloma SLEEPY HOLLOW clude any other information about it you'd like to see in the quality porcelain dolls, finely san Sliter (Alicia Goddard), and MUSIC OF THE HEART 1:35*4:15 6:50 9:20 PG Walk" paper, including mom and dad, grandma and grandpa, and so carved wooden toys, hand-woven Amy Hipskind (Janet Magleesh). Community Friday, November 19, will be the rugs, melt-in-your-mouth candies, on. Send the photo to the Tri-City Record, P.O. Box 7, WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH 1:20*4.00 6:40 9:10PG13 Also appearing in the comedy are "Candlelight Walk" 5-8:30 p.m. in and intricate gingerbread houses. Watervliet, Ml 49098. Pick up the photo after it appears in the STARTS WEDS U/24 Amy Litaker (Fenella Piper), Josh BONE COLLECTOR downtown St. Joseph. Enjoy a lei- There are also displays of hand- paper or include a stamped, self-addressed envelope and we'll Schools Hauch (Wilbur Yardley), Stephanie surely stroll along the luminaria- crafted jewelry, stained glass, deco- mail it back to vo AREAS ONLY ALL DIGITAL ALL STADIUM THEATRE Gregory (Mrs. Mousely), Allison Calendar filled streets of downtown St. Jo- rative baskets, dried flower ar- Edwards (Mavis Beaufort), and SOUTH HAVEN seph. rangements, and Christmas orna- Nick Quinn (Andrew MacAndrew). Monday, November 22: BREAK- MICH-3 637-1662 Carolers and horse-drawn trolley ments. "The Bride of Brackenloch!" is FAST-Cereal. LUNCH-Chicken rides will be on hand to lend a fes- Call Robin Kraha at 1-800-548- ,h 1:40*4:10 6:50 8:50** PG13 under the direction of Mr. Jim Strips. 7 Grade Boys Basketball al THE BACHELOR tive note while specialty shops offer 2555 for more information. !h Keech, assisted by an industrious Buchanan. 4 p.m.; 8 Grade Boys THE INSIDER 1:00*3:50 6:40 R warm treats and keep extended OW!^£if adult staff, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Basketball at Home w/Buchanan, 4 POKEMON 1:20* 3:05*4:50 7:00 8:50**G hours for your shopping conven- (Robin) Winkel, Mr. and Mrs. Terry p.m. ience. (Adrienne) Sliter, Mrs. Cheri Freed. Tuesday, November 23: BREAK- NILES Enter the drawing at participating It's Girl Mr. and Mrs. Rich (Pam) Quinn, FAST--Pancakes. LLTNCH-Fish READY 637-1662 specialty shops to win a free even- Patty on a Bun and Mr. and Mrs. Gary (Barbara) SLFFPY HOLLOW 1:45 4:30 7:00 9:30 R ing's stay at The Boulevard Inn and Scout Sherwood. Wednesday, November 24: THE BONE COLLECTOR 1:30 4:15 6:50 9:20 R a fabulous dinner at the Bistro or a Tickets for the show are $7 for BREAKFAST--Cereal. HALF chance to win a $125 St. Joseph WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH 1:15 4:00 6:40 9:10 PG13 Just Helmed for rental... Austin Powers (pg-13) & Inslml (10 adults and $4 for students and sen- DAY-No Lunch. Half Day for Stu- Today Gift Certificate. Cookie time MOVIE CARD-A GIFT OF A GREAT TIME Nm Releases and DVDs just $2.50 ior citizens and can be purchased dents; Half Day for Teacher Comp Girl Scouts of Singing Sands from any cast member and at the time. THUR BRING YOUR OWN BAG FOR FREE FRESH POPCORN Van Bt'ren County Council Inc. announces the 1999/ All other moms just $2 for 3 days! box office on the evenings of the Thursday, November 25: NO 2000 Girl Scout Cookie Sale. Girls show. Information conceming the SCHOOL—Thanksgiving Day. Democratic are taking orders now through No- Games... just $2 per day! production can be obtained by call- Friday, November 26: NO To Subscribe to the vember 28 and will be delivering WEEKEND SPECIAL rent on Sat., keep lit M\ ing 463-4221 during school hours. SCHOOL—Thanksgiving Break. Committee to meet cookies January 10-30, 2000. Booth M sales will be held January 14-30, TO ADVERTISE IN THE TRI-CITY RECORD •> *• November 20 2000. The Council serves nearly Open TRI-CITY RECORD \ 7 days Watervliet The Van Buren County Demo- 10,000 girls in 10 countries in Movie Library DIAL 463-6397 dial 463-NEWS I a week cratic Committee will be holding a northwest Indiana and southwest Main St.. Watervliet. 463-4024 Middle meeting on Saturday, November 20, Michigan. at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be The cookies cost $3 per box, $2.21 School's held at the Decatur Township Hall of which directly benefits girls in on M-51 across the street from Vil- our local Council. In addition to "Student of Community Calendar lage Market and just east of the being a fund-raiser, the sale pro- main intersection in Decatur. vides valuable lessons for the girls. Sponsored as a community service by Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill The topic will be a follow-up of The cookie sale is often their first MOVIE the Week" Jennifer Granholm's visit to Paw exposure to setting and attaining The staff at Watervliet Middle Paw. A report will also be given on Send Community Calendar listings to: Tri-City Record, P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, Ml goals, teamwork, overcoming ob- School is pleased to announce sev- the Michigan Democratic Party stacles, and financial management. f enth-grader Gabriel Ramirez as this 49098, or Fax (616) 463-8329, or e-mail [email protected]. Listings must be Issue Conference held in Detroit on This year's sale brings a new Welcome Moo s Place to the Red Arrow Hwy. week's "Student of the Week." renewed weekly; the listing deadline for next week's paper is noon on Monday. November 13. cookie called "Animal Treasures." G... GUIDGeneral Audience. E Gabriel is the son of Gabriel and It is a large shortbread cookie with j Now through December 31, TREE OF LOVE, sponsored by Community Hospital Auxiliary, Water- corridor between Coloma and Watervliet PG.. Parental Guidence. Some material may not be suited for children. Ana Lilia Ramirez and he has two vliet. Tree lighting is Sunday, Dec. 5, at4;00PM; with caroling and refreshments. Call 463-3111, pictures of endangered animals on PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned. sisters and one brother. top and a layer of chocolate fudge R... Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or legal guardian. extension 451, for more information. Concert of on the bottom. All of your old fa- NCI? No one under 17 admitted. Thursday, November 18,4-7PM, SPAGHETTI DINNER, hosted by Coloma High School SA'DD vorites will also be available, in- r£\r^\ * UtilMMiee HftlmamM (o (or OOr Dotn sft tMS mm, Chapter, CHS cafeteria. Cost is $5/adulti $3/child under 10. Praise and cluding Thin Mints, Shortbread, 1 Thursday, November 18,7-8:30PM, BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Frederick S. Upton Caramel Delights, and Peanut But- Thanksgiving ter Sandwiches. BROOKFIELD ftilLl Vit® fit 934-SHOW Education Center, Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph. Call Sharon Hainer at 982-4906 for more DeRosa Dr. Cindy i mHC" SKinema Pipestone ai 1-94 information. Program is free; preregistration is not required. November 21 Chrysler - Dodge Friday, November 19,5-7:30PM, SPAGHETTI SUPPER, United Riverside Methodist Church, 4401 The community is invited to a Curious Kids' Carrone The World is not Sleepy Hollow ® Fikes Road, Riverside. Price is by donation; take-outs will be available. "Concert of Praise and Thanksgiv- Real Estate Plymouth & Jeep Enough (PG13) 1:20, 2:45, 3:50, 5:00, Friday, November 19,5-8PM, FISH FRY, Coloma F.O.P. $147, 3470 Angling Road, Coloma, The ing" at the Coloma United Method- Museum Chiropractor 6:05, 7:15, 8:20, 9:35 public is welcome to this "all-you-can-eat" dinner; $6/meal. ist Church on Sunday, November Tom DeRosa Main St., 1:00,2:10, 21, at 4 p.m. to acknowledge and Red Arrow Hwy. Daily Friday, November 19,5-8:30PM, CANDLELIGHT WALK, downtown St. Joseph. Carolers, horse- announces 3:30,4:45,6:15,7:30, drawn trolley rides, and drawings. dedicate the gift of a Yamaha grand 463-7238 piano. Watervliet 8:50,10:05 Daily Friday & Saturday, November 19 & 20, SPM, "THE BRIDE OF BRACKENLOCH!" at Watervliet November 463-3436 The Messenger; Joan The program will include piano High School Auditorium. Tickets are $7/adult; $4/students & senior citizens. selections performed by Scott 463-5656 of Arc ® Saturday, November 20,9AM-4PM, WINTER CARNIVAL AND CRAFT FAIR, sponsored by Wash- Bower, Carolyn Carter, Diane Ho- family DOGMA ® 2:05. 5:05 and 8:10 DAILY ington Elementary School PTO, Washington Elementary School, 6463 Becht Road, Coloma. Games, gue, and Sue Sweet; a violin solo by programming 1:35,4:20.6:55,9:30 noon-3PM; Santa at 1;30PM. Jessica Pierson, accompanied by Your Watervliet Pam Pierson; and choral presenta- November 17-December 15, Math- DAILY Saturday, November 20,10AM-4PM, HOLIDAY BAZAAR, sponsored by Watervliet Fire Department POKEMON (G) tions by the Coloma United Meth- Art—Create artistic masterpieces Ladies Auxiliary, Watervliet Fire Station. odist Chancel Choir and David F. while strengthening math skills such LoSo/fe State Farm ANYWHERE BUT 12:25,1:25,2:25,3:25, Saturday, November 20, 5-8PM, CHILI COOK-OFF & SILENT AUCTION (SPM), Hartford Middle Hills. A light buffet reception will as patteming, sequencing, and ge- Harding's HERE (PC 13) 4:25, 5:25,6:25,7:25, School cafeteria, fund-raiser for Grand Piano Group. $3/adult; $1/children 12 & under. be served in the Fellowship Hall ometry. Ages 4-6, $24/member; 8:25 Daily following the concert $32/nonmenber. FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 1:45, 4:10, 6:35, 9:0(1 Saturday 8. Sunday, November 20 8.21,10AM-5PM, FESTIVAL OF ARTS 8. CRAFTS SHOW, Insurance Cook Energy Information Center, Bridgman. Free admission. The church is located at 144 South Saturday, November 20, National Market Daily Church Street, Coloma, and is Children s Book Week Treasure Sharon Voder, Agent Sunday, November 21,2:00PM, MISS WATERVLIET QUEEN'S "TEA," Watervliet High School handicapped accessible. Come and Hunt and Celebration- "To Think 1 COLOMA When he isn't studying, Gabriel "The closest Thing THE INSIDER Library. share the joy! Saw It On State Street." Join us, 7618 Red Arrow Hwy. enjoys "hanging out with 'my LIGHT IT UP® Sunday, November 21,4PM, CONCERT OF PRAISE 8, THANKSGIVING, to dedicate Yamaha along with Forever Books and the friends," playing basketball, and ® Maud Preston Palenske Library, for to Fresh " BRANCH Watervliet 463-5249 4:05 & 8:55 Daily visiting his family in Mexico. grand piano, Coloma United Methodist Church, 144 South Church Street, Coloma; with program/light this second annual celebration. Fol- 1:40, 4:50, 8:00 Daily His favorite class is science and he I buffet after the concert. Holiday season low the "Dr. Seuss" clues at the especially enjoys the hands-on ac- Monday, November 22,7PM, WATERVLIET ATHLETIC BOOSTERS, High School cafeteria. New following stores for the prize treas- THE BONE tivities and experiments. opens with members are always welcome. ure and finish with entertainment by THE BACHELOR Gabriel enjoys working with all of COLLECTOR ® Thursday, November 25,1PM doors open, 2PM dinner served, THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR Festival of Arts Jetta and the Jellybeans at Curious Angelo's Lifestyle his teachers and they feel he is an (Pgl3) Kids' Museum. Preregister at the 2:00,4:30, 7:05,9:45 outstanding student who has been SENIOR CITIZENS, bingo also will be played. Call (616) 621-3357 or 463-7323 if you need a ride. Sc'KAl'ltOOK 2:30, 4:35, 6:40 8:45 & Crafts Show library, 983-7167. Small Engine Daily especially helpful working with the Tuesday, November 30, 6PM, CHAPTER 572 OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED Chiropractic non-English speaking students. I FEDERAL EMPLOYEES CHRISTMAS PARTY, Cook Energy Information Center, Bridgman. Call Bob November 20-21 Parts & Service THE HOUSE ON After high school, Gabriel hopes to [Dyer at (616) 429-0078 or Syl at (616) 429-3789 for more information. For ALL your Preparing for the upcoming holi- Red Arrow Creations THE BEST MAN HAUNTED HILL attend the University of Michigan LOCAL NEWS 7174 Red Arrow 7652 and eam a medical degree. Taking Care of Your Disposal Needs days is easy when you attend the Great gift ideas just down the road! ® ® Congratulations to this week's Festival of Arts & Crafts Show on subscribe to the Watervliet Watervliet 9:25 Daily 12:55,4:55, 9:05 Daily "Student of the Week," Gabriel Saturday and Sunday, November 20 TRI-CITY RECORD 7126 Red Arrow and 21, at the Cook Energy Infor- 463-8130 Doors Open a 12:30 Week- Ramierez! Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill Call 463-6397 463-3885 IX TH mation Center in Bridgman. Two 463-4100 days To Subscribe to the 3290 Hennessey Rd., Watervliet, 463-5588 floors of decorating ideas and hand- Friday & Saturday Late TRI-CITY RECORD Shows D;al 463-NEWS Open Monday-Friday 7am - 4:30pm, Saturday 7am - Noon /

Page 12 Tri-City Record November 17,1999 600.3241a; MSA 27A.3241(I), in PUBLICATION OF NOTICE November 17,1999 Tri-City Record Page 13 which case the redemption period OF HEARING Want Ads & Public Notices shall be 30 days from the date of STATE OF MICHIGAN You're never too old to Armchair QBs favor Gobies this week! sale. PROBATE COURT Dated: October 20, 1999 FOR SALE 2. 10/4/99 board minutes ap- BERRIEN COUNTY This week's proved. KINNEY, BURDICK, FAMILY DIVISION save money ' 1997 CHEVY CAVALIER-Two BOWMAN & ENGELN, P.L.C. door, air, auto, sunroof, spoiler, red, 3. Approved expenses for FILE NO. 99-0704-CG-G ARMCHAIR 11/30/99 workshop. By: Mark S. Bowman (P34207) In the matter of CRYSTAL ANN #' very sharp. Excellent condition, Attorney for Mortgagee ct 1 is siunv yiMI In t\v w0 C;M 1 sivc yt>11 mcnicy t>11 y«nir car QUARTERBACK 37,000 miles, $9,995. Call (616) 4. Approved Annual MTA con- MORRICAL, Minor. 811 Ship Street, P.O. Box 24 ^5) ^ & 423-8348. vention expenses. "To SHAWNA BLACK whose 5. St. Joseph, Ml 49085 address is unknown and whose in- iiMiniKc with the Auto-C Xmicrs C mhip pn^T.im. PICKS... (46-1) Approved Hauch, Mummaw & a Zebell land division. Telephone: (616) 983-0103 terest in the matter may be barred or Gobies vs. Britton-Deerfield (10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 & affected by the following:" \> .1 HK inlx 1 ol .uoinp;iiiy-;»pproml relin.mm SPARKLE D STOR IT 6. Applications. Lakeshore vs. G.R. Creston 11/24, 1999) NOTICE; A hearing will be held NOVEMBER AUCTIONS 7. Approved the payment of all CMU at Ball State on Tuesday, December 14, 1999, at b .x i.ition or ^nHip, yon nv.iy quality (or The following units have been outstanding bills. EMU at Northern Illinois NEXT BOARD MEETING: 9:00 a m at t c BeiT en taken under possession by Sparkle NOTICE OF • • ^ ' County WMU at Toledo U Stor It for lack of payment. These 12/6/99 MORTGAGE SALE ™ Crnm, South County Building. ;i 'iiKtantial car iiMiramc CHRIS GARGANO NANCY HUFFMAN NANCY KUTCHINSKI BARRY NILSON KIRK DUNCOMBE Ohio State at Michigan units will be auctioned on Decem- NEXT PLANNING MEETING: Default has occurred in a mortgage 1205 ^ Street Nties, M.ch.- Gargano Custom Huffman's Coast to Coast JIM EDWARDS Nilson's Sales 12/13/99 1 IKoimi. Ask us alxmt Carpets Brookfield Chrysler TV & Appliances Hardware Nancy's Furniture Penn State at MSU ber T* if the tenant fails to claim made by DAVID L, FINER, a sin- ^CDlD n & Service CASPER O. GRATHWOHL, Trial PIvmouth-Dodge-.leen 80-39 unit. NEXT RECYCLING DATE: gle man, and JAMES C. WIL- 86-33 80-39 76-43 75-44 Boston College at ND Judge, on the Petitions of Ruth M. 80-39 Gobies, Lakeshore, Unit #56, Jerry Sanders, 753 11/20/99 LIAMSON, a single man, to The it tulay! Gobies, G.R. Creston, Gobies, G.R. Creston, Britton-Deerfield, G.R. Gobies, Lakeshore, Florida State at Florida Miller and Dan L. Miller for the Cobles, Lakeshore, Central Michigan, IN. Central Michigan, N. Broadwav, Benton Harbor, MI Beverly Koroch-Hirsch pCOpies state Bank of St. Joseph, Central Michigan. Creston, Ball State, Central Michigan, Central Michigan, N. ( hicago at San Diego Bainbridge Township C lerk j interest has been acquired by appointment of Ruth M. Miller and Eastern Michigan, Illinois, Western Illinois, Western Eastern Michigan, Eastern Michigan, 49022; w lose Detroit at Green Bay (46-1) Da L Miller as %Auto-Owners Insurance Western Michigan, Illinois, Western Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, Western Michigan, WMU, Michigan, Unit #70, l^avem Fudge, 1525 Civte'^'daTed Aphf 12,1996, " - f co-guardians and I iln Home Car Rusinnss co-Conservators for said minor. 9 Michigan, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Michigan State, Notre Michigan, MSU, Notre TIE-BREAKER: Colfax, Apt. #1, Benton Harbor, Ml and recorded on April 19, 1996, in Tkt No f\v6Cc*nftofik Michigan, Michigan Michigan State, Boston November 11,1999 Michigan State, Notre Dame, Florida State, Dame, Florida State, 49022; Liber 1744, page 1059, Berrien State, Boston College, Dame, Florida State, College, Florida State, Total points of PUBLIC NOTICE RUTH M. MILLER Dame, Florida State, Chicago, Detroit Chicago, Detroit Unit #132, Richard Granback, County records. No proceedings Florida State, San Chicago, Detroit Chicago, Green Bay Lions-Packers game DAN L. MILLER San Diego , Green Bay 37 Points 42 Points , 3353 Circle Drive, St. Joseph, MI WATERVLIET have been instituted to recover any Diego, Detroit 12 Points 2l /j Points 1755 Buffalo Road DON YOUNG INSURANCE AGENCY 42 Points 49085; TOWNSHIP part of the debt, which is now 45 Points Galien, Ml 49113 This was a really weird week as the records of our three prognosticators that all have the same amount Nancy Huffman drops one spot, from second to Unit #146, Carrie Cross/Chism, $63,083.72. 4*U77* 323 N. MAIN ST., WATFRVIIFJ middle of things. PLANNING JOHN R. COLIP P25250 of cumulative wins, with 80-39 records. 1420 E. Napier, Benton Harbor, Ml The mortgage will be foreclosed competitors were terrible; that is, except for Chris third, with her 3-7 record and goes from three games Jim Edwards went 3-7, yet stays in fifth place. He 223-225 E. Front Street Kirk Duncombe moves all the way up to second 49022; COMMISSION by a sale of the property, at public Gargano as she goes 6-4 for the best record of the back to six. is four games behind the group ahead of him but P.O. Box 72 place from fourth because of the tie-breaker. Kirk Unit #B251, Martins Paint, 204 W. The Watervliet Township Planning auction to the highest bidder, on week. That also allows her to pad her first-place lead Nancy Kutchinski didn't do much better as she behind is where he had better look. Buchanan, MI 49107 THE NEWS AND ADVERTISING had a weekly record of 5-5 and holds a slim edge Main, Benton Harbor, MI 49022; Commission will hold a regular jhursday, December 2, 1999, at over everyone else. Chris now has a six-game advan- posted a 4-6 record and falls from third to fourth. Barry Nilson went 5-5, which was pretty good for 616-695-1500 tage over a host of the rest of the pack. There are over the Nancys. She makes it three that are all bunched up in the Unit #255, Albert Hurd & Sandra Commission meeting on Tuesday, 10.00 a m iocai timei at the Court- DEADLINE IS NOON MONDAY this week, and now sits just one game behind Jim. (46-1) ••••••••••••••••• Glaspy, 1199 Monroe, Benton Har- December 14, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. at house in the city of St. Joseph, FOR THE NEXT TRI-CITY RECORD ••••••••••••••••• bor, MI 49022; the Watervliet Township Hall, 3901 3eiTien County, Michigan, the place r*" last week. Bridgman took a 16-9 Unit #256, James Clem, 428 Cor- M-140. At 7:10 p.m. the Commis- ^ circuit Court. The property lead after the first quarter and led onado. Apt. #8, Long Beach, CA sion will enter into a public hearing. vvj|| ^ t0 pay amount then From the PressBox 28-19 at the half. They then went 90814. The purpose of the public hearing is jyg on mortgage, together with Don't cast inooffle aside! By Mike Leith, Sports Writer on to outscore the Lady Panthers (46-1) to hear comments regarding a pro- interest at 8 25 percent, legal costs, Let us show you how you can turn your timber into cash. 17-14 in the second half to post the posed amendment to the Watervliet Forneys fees, and also any taxes John's ! win and saddle the Lady Panthers FREE REPORT lownship Zoning Ordinance No. ^ i that the mortgagee Don't let this opportunity j fly h Comet girls come up short nsurance be ashamed about. with the loss. LISTS 10 COMPANIES who need 50, Article 18, Section 18.02 Defi- payS before the sale. in title bid Coloma shot 35% from the floor Watervliet was led by Jen Olmsted homeworkers immediately. Send nitions.' The proposed amendment property is located in St. Jo- The Coloma girls varsity basket- and hit 11-15 from the free-throw with 11 points, 11 rebounds, three SASE to: would limit the height and number Township, Berrien County, ball team went up against Edwards- lines. Ebony Jones led Coloma steals, and two blocks. Kate Geisler Homeworkers ot accessory structures for the Rl- Michigan, and is described in the HABDWOODS^*' Glass burg last week for at least a share of with 13 points, eight rebounds, and had 11 points and three steals. P.O. Box 127 A, Rl-B, & R2 districts in the mortgage as: Lot 5, Block 1, Fair- the conference title and came up five steals. Lexie Watkins had 12 Contact: Pike Lumber. )x 247. Akron. IN 46910,1-800-356-4554 WE MAKE OUR OWN VINYL Crystal Petruk had eight points, and Gobies, MI 49055 township. All interested parties are p|ajn G^dens, and commencing points, even with her limited REPLACEMENT WINPQWS! one point short, to be exact, as the Marcie Stineman added three steals. (45-2) encouraged to attend. Immediately m feet South ^ 320 feet West of Lady Comets fell by a 43-42 score. playing time because of her foul TTfuniers * Brakes • Shocks«Struts • Drive Shafts • Steering - W Shafts Full line Glass Shop, New The Lady Panthers end the regular following the public hearing the ^e Northeast comer of Section 36, The game started out with the trouble. Krystle Weeks had eight Construction Windows, season with a 10-10 record overall CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE Commission will re-enter into their Township 4 South, Range 19 West, "Lower Prices Under Your Car!" Lady Comets' leading scorer, Lexie points, seven rebounds, and eight Outside Service Work and a 7-7 conference record. They TWO LOTS-in "Garden of Love" regular meeting. thence West 10 feet; thence South Watkins, getting into foul trouble assists; while Tara Sieber added will play either Hartford or Bangor at North Shore Memory Gardens, Robert Lohr ^ j- . ^ence East 10 feet; thence and having to go to the bench for five points and two assists. eet on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 7:45 Hagar Shores, for sale. $625 each or BRAKE Zoning Administrator ^o^ 55 feet to the point of begin- 468-4227 most of the second quarter. How- Coloma ends the regular season at p.m. If they win, they will play in best offer. Call 303-772-6560 or ever, the Lady Comets held their 15-5 overall and 11-3 in the con- ning. 271 Paw Paw St, Coloma the championship game on Friday, write to Richard Bicknell, P.O. Box own just the same and actually had ference, which is good enough for <. Property address: 1781 Broadmoor Best Price, Quality 8 Service, aranteed! r Nov. 19, at 7:00 p.m. 1078, Long Mont, CO 80502. NOTICE OF a 20-16 lead at one time in the second place. Avenue, Benton Harbor, Michigan Hartford football awards (45-2) MORTGAGE SALE The Lady Comets will have played 49022. NOISE CONTROL Seniori second quarter before the Lady Ed- Default has occurred in a mortgage St. Joseph in the first round of the given out The redemption period will be six 2 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS |Citizen| dies came back to take a 21-20 lead HOUSE FOR RENT made by NADEAU-NELSON at the half. Class "B" District by the time you The Hartford varsity football team months from the date of sale, unless • FREE Estimates • Guaranteed Products Discount 3 BDR, Wi BATH-Hartford, COMPANY, INC. a Michigan cor- the ises are determined t0 be Fast Quality Service • Clean Friendly Atmosphere For ALL your The third quarter saw both teams read this and, if successful, they will has given out its end-of-season poration, to Donald R. Lane and awards for the just-completed sea- Mich., close to school and shop- h"'"""", """".u ^ l^.c mm abancione(i in accordance with MCL 2094 8. M-139 3 N. Third Street at LOCAL NEWS trade baskets, with Edwardsburg play Lakeshore on Wednesday, ping. 1999 range, refrigerator, soft Barbara Lee Lane, husband and 500 3241a- MSA 27A 3241(1), in Benton Harbor Broadway, Niles holding a 30-28 lead going into the Nov. 17, at 7:45 p.m. The District son. Custom Pipe (In tho Sparkle Car Care Center) (2 blocks So. of Main subscribe to the The most valuable player award water, cable. 2 phone lines, car- wife, dated May 18, 1992, and re- which ^ the redemplion period final period. In the fourth quarter, championship will be played on Bending 926-2006 684-4540 peted. Large shed and back yard corded on April 21, 1993, in Liber shall be 30 d from the date of TRI-CITY RECORD Coloma went down by four points a Friday, Nov. 19, at 7:00 p.m. was given to Danny DeLarosa and QUICK DEPENDABLE SERVICE!! privacy fence. $700.00/month with 1568, page 644, Berrien County Call 463-6397 couple of times but fought back to Hartford drops overtime the most improved award was given to Grant Link. discount availk\Sk for oi\-time pay- records. No proceedings have been Datedf October 21 1999 "The Unofficial Website of either tie the game or come back to thriller to Lawrence Donkey basketbal— »l Early ers. Term neg. Call 621-4922, 9:30 instituted to recover any part of the KINNEY, BURDICK, within a single point. Coloma then Red Arrow All-Conference awards The Hartford girls varsity basket- a.m.-12:00 noon. debt, which is now $106,315.75. BOWMAN & ENGELN, P.L.C Hartford Public Schools tied the game for the last time, with were given to Danny DeLarosa on ball team dropped a nonconference Deadline (46-1) The mortgage will be foreclosed just under two minutes to play, at both offense and defense. Also coming to CHS Dec. 1 By: Mark S. Bowman (P34207) contest to Lawrence in its final by a sale of the property, at public 40-40. But then the Eddies took the making the all-conference team Plenty of hilarious action and a collide with Heaven's Hoopsters Attomey for Mortgagee game of the regular season, in over- for WANTED TO BUY auction to the highest bidder, on lead at 43-40, the Lady Comets were Rey Chavez, Grant Link, and good crowd are expected to keep (CHS gals). 811 Ship Street, P.O. Box 24 The Morning Show time, by a 44-43 score last week. FORESTLAND OWNERS - Con- Thursday, December 2, 1999, at could only make a two-point basket James Moore on offense and Steve the Coloma Middle School Alwood The winners of the two hardwood St. Joseph, MI 49085 The first and second quarters star- Thanksgiving tact a PIKE LUMBER COMPANY 10:00 a.m. local time, at the Court- as time ran out, and they came up Galvan, Jeff Holland, and Chris Gym buzzing when "Donkey Base- wars will go after the less-than- Telephone: (616) 983-0103 ted out in Hartford's favor as the FORESTER to assist you with pro- house, in the City of St. Joseph, one point short. Moore on defense. ball" comes to town on Wednesday, coveted title in the championship (10/27, 11/3, 11/10,11/17 & you listened to Lady Indians held a 9-6 first-quarter Tri-City Record per stewardship and long-term for- Berrien County, Michigan, the place The game was very physical for all Look for end-of-the-season statis- December 1, at 7:00 p.m. game. Yet, many fans believe it is 11/24, 1999) lead and led 19-12 at the half. The Because of the Thanksgiving holi- est health and production. "A FOR- of the Circuit Court. The property four quarters. In fact, I thought the tics as they are compiled in the next Sponsored by the Coloma High the donkeys that are the very pride lead actually got into double-digits day next week, the deadline for EST MANAGEMENT COM- will be sold to pay the amount then for 12 years is back! officials let it go too far in the first few weeks. School Yearbook/Journalism staff, of the court and the stars of the before the Lady Tigers made their news stories and ads is 5 p.m. Fri- PANY" (Since 1904). 800-356- due on the mortgage, together with half; it seemed that you had to draw Lions one of the big NFL the three games among four local show. The talented and sports- comeback. day, November 19. The Tri-City 4554. interest at 6.0 percent, legal costs, blood to get a call. But then in the teams will provide the entertain- minded animals are from the Buck- TO ADVERTISE IN THE All school Calendar News Articles, School Hartford was outscored 5-3 in the surprises Record will be delivered to postal (46-1) attomeys fees, and also any taxes second half they kind of switched it The Detroit Lions have to be one ment for the night. Advance ticket eye Donkey Ball Company of Mar- TRI-CLTY RECORD Board Agenda and Minutes, Active overtime period to take the loss. subscribers on Wednesday moming and insurance that the mortgagee around and started calling it a lot of the biggest surprises in the NFL sales indicate a large crowd will be engo, Ohio, and all of them know CALL 463-6397 Parenting Information, & much more! The Lady Indians were led by instead of the usual Thursday Z1*" TIME AROUND SALE pays before the sale. tighter than they did in the first half. on hand for the wild tournament. their way around a basketball court. www.huffmantv.com/hartford Lindsay Olds with 17 points and 17 this season without Barry Sanders. moming delivery. Stove, refrigerator, hot water heater The property is located in Lincoln The Coloma girls hung tough the Donkey basketball is played with rebounds. Emily Newnum had So even with his big contract, he and some furniture. No reasonable Township, Berrien County, Michi- whole time and gave it everything Advance tickets are still on sale at four donkeys and four riders on eight points and 10 steals, Lesa Wil- wanted to be traded to a contender. ofTer refused. Saturday, November gan, and is described in the mort- End of An Era that they had. They have nothing to Coloma High School for $5. Pre- each team. One of the donkey teams liams had six points, and Kim Ward The real problem is that the Lions school age children will be admitted is comprised of Super Stupid, Elvis, i 20, from 9 a.m. to I p.m. at 8345 gage as: That part of the West Half "The Rudy Type Car" added 11 rebounds. would probably not be doing as well free. All tickets at the door will be Rigor Mortis, and The Bomb. The ; Elm Drive. Take North Watervliet of the East Half of the Northeast Hartford will have played Bangor as they are if Barry were still there. $7; all proceeds will go toward the other team is formed by Thunder CERTIFIED j Road to Lake Avenue (Board of Quarter of Section 27, Township 5 AUCTION in the Class "C" District at Bangor They are really playing as a team Tom Smith CHS Yearbook account. Ball; Snuffy; Kilroy; and Honey ; Trade) to Elm Drive. South, Range 19 West, described as Saturday, November 27, at 10:30 a.m. by the time you read this. If the now, whereas with Barry it was The first game of the single elimi- Pot, the world's buckin'est donkey. (46-1) follows: Commencing at the North- Located at 2081 Washington Avenue Lady Indians are successful, they always let Barry do it. AUTO » east comer of the East Half of the nation tournament will feature a Rules are necessary to all sports; South St. Joseph will play Watervliet on Wednesday, 1 do question coach Bobby Ross' ROOMMATE NEEDED West Half of the East Half of the TRACTOR band of rough-and-ready riders but since the donkeys can't read and r/i-Acre Prime Commercial Site Nov. 17, at 7:45 p.m. The winner decision to go for two points after REPAIR I IN WATERVLIET-Adult person, Northeast Quarter of said Section known as the Jumpin' Journalists the players will be too excited to One of the Hottest Corners in Berrien County will play in the championship this their last touchdown last weekend. : with job, split rent and utilities. 27, thence South 224 feet, thence Joe Jason, mornings on your and the select group of equestrians. remember them, we will list them Vehicles * Auto Shop Tools Friday, Nov. 19, at 7:00 p.m. If he had gone for one point, they • S225 a month. Call 463-8055. West 139 feet, thence North 224 Teachers Tail Twisters. After this for the benefit of the human players OPEN HOUSE - Tuesday, November 23 (4:30-5:30 p.m.) SALES Watervliet drops final would only have needed a field goal t (46-2) feet, thence East 139 feet to the new favorite radio station for classic battle has been waged, the and hope someone on the basketball to send the game into overtime. place of beginning. Owner: Rudy Koshar Landini - Long - Kloti Tractors conference game to Rodeo Raiders (CHS guys) will court will know what is happening. C.A.R. Still, they are two games ahead of Property address: 1816 W. John Orchard and Vegetable Sprayers Bridgman PUBLIC NOTICE CLASSMAN'S Coloma, Watervliet, their closest competition in the NFC Beers, Stevensville, Michigan Mowers - Forklifts The Watervliet girls varsity bas- Auctioneers & Real Estate FM Central Division, and they just need BAINBRIDGE 49127. 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Page 14 Tri-City Record November 17, 19Q9 November 17, 1999 Tri-City Record Page 15 DNR says 835,000 to take a shot at bagging one of State's white tail deer Paw Paw Lake Almanac trees were large. Their shade Annual By Delavan Sipes become accustomed to your bird limited plant growth on the No rain, and the lake level feeder. Clean the feeders thor- forest floor, so the trees stood Thanksgiving Deer harvest expected to be good continues to fall. There were oughly and keep them filled. many feet apart. It was com- are hoping to examine the heads of dinner for senior voix, Cheboygan, Clare, Crawford, DNR wildlife managers to track the the DNR i: urging all hunters to two new record lows this week. Don't be concemed if they don't mon to girdle the trees and then in Southwest Michigan, special Emmet, Gladwin, Iosco, Kalkaska, between 300 and 1,000 ueer from migration and dispersal pattems of ,h continue to emphasize "Safety On the 10 , a new low of flock to the feeder immediately. plow around them to raise the citizens is Missaukee, Montmorency, Oge- each county." deer in the region. The ear tag First!" while they hunt this year. 620.73 feet was reached. This They prefer to feed in their first year crop. antleriess seasons added; DNR maw, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Hunters in the Upper Peninsula are colors are specific to the wintering Last year, nearly half of all was immediately broken on the natural habitat, but slowly the There were not enough hours November 25 Presque Isle and Roscommon coun- being encouraged by the DNR to area where the animals were cap- hunting-related incidents, including wants northern deer heads for studv I4,h with 620.70 feet (620 feet feathered kingdom will find in the day to accomplish all that Thanksgiving Day, November 25, ties. report any deer they see or harvest tured, and each tag has a unique one fatality, involved self-inflicted needed doing. On many a will soon be here. We are again The DNR asks: "If you hunt in with special ear tags. For several number or letter code that allows 8.4 inches) above sea level. their way to the banquet which By Joe Cheshire The Department of Natural Re- injuries. The remainder, including looking forward to everyone who the 20-county area listed, bring your years across the U.P., during winter biologists to track individual ani- The last time Paw Paw Lake you provide, especially when moonlit night the woodsman's The sun had not fully broken sources (DNR) for Michigan esti- three fatalities, was attributed to wants Thanksgiving dinner with us, harvested deer to a DNR check months, white-tailed deer have been mals. was above the legal minimum of their natural food is covered axe tolled the death of the mates a deer harvest that will violation of the law and/or safety so please call and let us know you through the early morning darkness ,h station for a free examination that captured and marked with brightly Although Michigan continues to be practices. In two of the hunting- 620.8 feet was July 7 . it is with snow. forest. Neighbors working to- before the sounds of shotguns exceed 550.000 deer or about the are coming so we know how much will be performed at our Rose Lake colored ear tags by DNR biologists one of the safest places to hunt gether could clear four or five echoed in the still moming air. The si/e of the Michigan's entire deer related fatalities, neither victim was HUNTERS' NEEDS...including cold weather clothing, caps, and now 13.2 inches below. Historical Trivia turkey to prepare. Laboratory in East Lansing. We and volunteers. These tags allow white-tailed deer in North America, herd in 1970. An expected 835,000 wearing hunter orange. gloves are being met at the Warehouse and Army Surplus store in Co- This past weekend a stiff Question: On July 14, 1998, acres in one night. The dinner will be served at the sun s rising and shotgun reports on Source: Mabel Branch Stark. Trails the moming of November 15 could individuals will spend more than loma; and also including a full line of V2K survival products. Andy northwest to north wind brought Watervliet Township adopted a Knights of Columbus Hall on Paw S500 million for food, lodging, Kendall, store owner since 1984, is pictured with some of the hunting plummeting air temperatures to from Shingle Diggin 's. p. 171-172.Paw Avenue in Watervliet. The only mean one thing. Michigan's Master Plan for development. Lake level and rainfall recorded by firearm deer season was under wa>. transportation, and equipment to clothing. (Cliff Stevens photo) Paw Paw Lake, but warm days Name three of the five major doors will open at 1:00 p.m. and Ray Dlouhy. Information provideddinner wil l be at 2:00 p.m. The season runs through the end of pursue the elusive forest creature. earlier in the week brought the goals. Answer next week. Ans- by the Pom- Paw Lake Association.If you need a ride, call Gerald and November; and orange-clad warri- surface water temperature up to wer to last week's question: Evelyn Wesaw at (616) 621-3357 or ors have taken to the woods all over I he DNR says it expects the har- 53.50F. YEAH PANTHERS How rapidly could settlers clear Senior Citizen Wisdom: A Al and Sue Nelson at 463-7323. Michigan, each seeking to bring vest of 241,000 bucks, which should Surplus store kept busy Now is a good time to ensure the land and when was it often closed mouth gathers no feet. Bingo will also be played again home that "trophy" buck. be lower than the 1998 harvest of that your feathered friends done? In the late 1830s-40s this year. We hope to see you there. Many of our area residents loaded 272.352. The expected antler-less with Y2K and hunters up their campers, trucks, and even harvest of 309.000 will be down Thanks to the Watervliet H.S. By Cliff Stevens ing. the old beater and put man) a mile from last year's 325,636 also. The Warehouse and Army Surplus Kendall said, "1 stock everything on the machine over the weekend. According to published DNR re- store in Coloma is being kept busy the Army has used from World War They headed to various favorite ports. there is about six percent Golf Team for an exciting season! meeting the needs of hunters and 11 to the present, which can be pur- places throughout both the l ower fewer deer in Michigan this year area residents concemed about the chased legally by the public, and and Upper peninsulas. With the than in 1998. Most deer (about 75 future due to Y2K. it's all original goods." start of the season beginning on percent) reside on private land. YOU'RE AL WA YS WINNERS WITH US Andy Kendall, owner of the store Monday this year, the weekend Statew ide, there are more fawns and since 1984, said he can't believe afforded the hunters extra traveling few antlered bucks than last year. how busy the store has been, espe- Tri-City Area time. With the mild winter of last year, cially in light of the neamess of the 1 One did not have to travel far from 1 2-year-old bucks are expected to year 2000. FISHING home, however, to find all the deer have good antler development hunting action they craved. As the In our southem Lower Peninsula, "We're always busy during the REPORT moming light laminated the land- the deer herd is expected to be down hunting season," said Kendall, "but, Ihe unseasonably warm tem- scape, hundreds of vehicles could some 14 percent from 1998. The & when you add in the Y2K concems perature has been great for fisher- m be seen parked off the roadways, DNR expects area hunters will see a for survival products, it's really hec- men to get out in our area lakes, that awaiting the retum of their owners, good number of deer because the tic at times." is if they were not hunting. Autumn hopefully with "that" prized buck. com crop harvest is again ahead of According to Kendall, Y2K has is usually a great time to fish. Throughout southwest Michigan, schedule. prompted the selling of chemical Steelhead fishing is good in the St. GRACE CHRISTIAN SOCCER...(back row, from the left) Coach Hansen Nick Runyon, Brandon Carrier, Brian Napp, thousands of hunters trod the fields In order to control the deer popu- suits, magnesium fire starters, solar/ Joe River. Anglers were catching Brooke Hennen, Jimmie Fitz, Coach Saxe; (middle row, from the left) Bill Ashley, Ben Smith, Tyler Paulk, Levi Hinkleman, and forests of the area. Southem lation. the DNR is allowing two dynamo radios, food rations, first whitefish and steelhead at the St. Joe Lucas Fox, David Terhune, Luke Hodina; (front row, from the left) Adam VanLente, Dan Fisher, Mike Biastock, Andrew Lower Michigan is blessed with firearm antler-less deer hunts this aid kits, light sticks, gas masks, and piers. McCanse, Doug Flanagan, and Nathan Barnes. many thousands of acres of forests; season. The first began October 16 both water and fuel tablets. Think ice. Staijt getting your ice and the crops of the diverse famiing and ran through October 25. The "Normally during this lime of gear... the time is not too far away. community are an invitation to the second antler-less season will run year we cater to hunters wanting Remember, Woodward's will be white tails, one they cannot resist. from December 18, 1999, through warm clothing, camouflage gear, opening December 3 with your ice January 2, 2000. The second hunt gloves, caps, and etc." fishing in mind. will allow hunters to use both pri- The 8,000-square-foot metal build- Call Woodward's for all your fish- Service News vate and public lands, but only ing housing the Warehouse and ing and hunting information. Yeah Patriots! STALEY GRADUATES FROM antler-less deer may be taken on Army Surplus store at 248 Wash- Fall and Winter Hours 7 A.M. to 6 P.M. BASIC TRAINING IN special permits. ington Street has everything hunters 7 Days a Week KENTUCKY If you are hunting in the northem and Y2K-concerned citizens need Congratulations to the Grace Christian High School Soccer Army Private Michael T. Staley part of the Lower Peninsula, the and is the area's largest military WOODWARD'S has graduated from basic combat DNR is requesting your "deer store. training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. head." One factor that has increased busi- BAIT & TACKLE Team on an exciting season! During the training, the trainee I he request is part of the state's ness for the store, according to Ken- 5605 Paw Paw Lake Rd. received instruction in drill and overall strategy to eradicate bovine- dall, is the offering of Carhartt cold Coloma (across from the Bend) ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tuberculosis from Michigan. Thus weather clothing coupled with the FISHING & HUNTING You 're Always Winners With Us! tactics, military courtesy, military far during the 1999 hunting season, huge array of Army surplus items. LICENSES justice, physical fitness, first aid. several deer, all females, taken in "We arexonstantly receiving new- 468-7522 and Army history and traditions. Alcona, Alpena and Oscoda coun- items every day," said Kendall. Staley is the son of Robert and ties have tested positive "Many of our customers retum sev- eral times to see our newest offer- Broadwater Enterprises Friesen Country Kitchen Nancy Staley of Dowagiac. Phis year, TB surveillance has Spaghetti Lifestyle He is a 1999 graduate of Dowagiac ings." been expanded to include Alcona, WATERVLIET GOLF TEAM...(back row, from the left) Matt Bujack, Brian Frank, coach Keith Zitta; (middle row, from Auto Service Union High School. In addition to a full offering of Photography Catering Service Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Charle- the left) Shawn McLaughlin, Josh Eisbrenner, Jack Van Antwerp, Justin Ruess; (front row, from the left) Jim Butler, Sara Army surplus items and World War dinner Chiropractic Maxi Muffler 4261 Coloma Rd. 4915 Riverside Rd Ruess, and Jessi Tarantino. 7652 Red Arrow Hwy, 7053 Red Arrow Hwy Coloma 849-2202 11 collectibles, the store has a large Coloma 849-0693 Wil-O-Paw Lanes Youth variety of specialty items and cloth- Nov. 18 at Watervliet 463-4100 Coloma 468-3807 Lifestyle Broadwater Enterprises Friesen Country Kitchen Coloma Auto Service Photography Town & Woodward's Watervliet ACE Bowling results Catering Service The Coloma High School Chapter Ethel's E&N and he also took third high series Chiropractic Max! Muffler 4261 Coloma Rd. November 12, 1999 4915 Riverside Rd of S.A.D.D. (Students Against De- Country Gas Bait & Tackle HARDWARE BANTAMS honors w ith a 269 series. 7652 Red Arrow Ihxy, 7053 Red Arrow Hwy Coloma 849-2202 Featuring structive Decisions) will be hosting Women's wear Coloma 849-0693 5520 Interlochen 5605 Paw Paw Lake Rd. PREPS Watervliet 463-4100 Coloma 468-3807 * . a "Spaghetti Dinner" fund-raiser on Girls Coloma 468-6721 Coloma 468-7522 Downtown Coloma Main St. 463-5461 Thursday, November 18, from 4:00- Heather Vitale took high game Girls Authentic 7:00 p.m. in the High School cafete- honors for the week with a 78 game Dana Hauch took high game ria. (two of them), and she also took honors for the week with a 75 game, Woodward's Watervliet ACE Town & Ethel's E&N Mexican The menu includes spaghetti with high series honors with a 206 series. and she also took high series honors T eed Heating meat sauce, garlic bread, tossed Jessica Hueni took second high with a 220. Bait & Tackle HARDWARE Easy St John's Glass Hipskind Country Gas Women's wear Food salad, beverage, and homemade game honors with a 59 and second Boys 5605 Paw Paw Lake Rd. & Cooling 5520 Interlochen desserts. Cost is $5 for adults and Downtown Coloma high series honors with a 133 series. Jordan Radde bumed up the lanes Coloma 468-7522 Downtown Coloma Main St. 463-5461 Building Supply Coloma 468-6721 $3 for children under 10. Inn this week with a 191 game (his Proceeds will go to ftind the After- DOWNTOWN COLOMA 468-4227 468-9640 Coloma 468-3128 Boys season's best) and a 516 series (also Burrito his season's best). The series was Prom, an all-night alcohol-free Travis Steinhoff continues his party. bowling streak by taking high game 96 pins over his average. Way to Teed Heating This dinner will be held before and honors for the week with a 118 bowl, Jordan! Taking second high Easy St. John's Glass Hipskind Masters CALVIN Tom Smith Station during parent-teacher conferences. game. He also took high series game honors was Matt Vitale with a Downtown Coloma & Cooling 121 game. Taking third high game Building Supply Amerigas FUNERAL HOME Tractor Sales honors with a terrific 319 series. Inn Automotive honors was Joshua Soderborg with Red Arrow Hwy, Hartford Both the game and series are 468-9640 Coloma 468-3128 Red Arrow Hwy 137 Prospect Hartford a 118 game. DOWNTOWN COLOMA 468-4227 For ALL your Hartford 621-4101 621-2001 463-6141 Travis' best for the season. Keep it #60 Coloma 468-4252 up, Travis! JUNIORS 800-424-1965 104 N. Main St. LOCAL NEWS Joshua Zucker also is continuing Boys Tom Smith at Red Arrow, subscribe to the his bowling streak by taking the Brad Molhoek took high game Masters Hutchias „ ~ „ Agricultural second high game for the week with TRI-CITY RECORD Belfy BROOKFIELD honors for the week with a 176 Amerigas Tractor Sales Watervliet a 117 and second high series for the game. The game was an incredible Funeral Home 463-8141 CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH Supply D&Js Auto Body Automotive Red Arrow Hwy, Hartford Call 463-6397 DRUG STORE week with a 302 series. Both the 62 pins over his average. 137 Prospect Hartford Red Arrow Hwy Watervliet 463-3811 621-2001 463-6141 Dewittwi Watervliet DODGE & JEEP 320 Park St, Coloma Hennessey Rd., Watervliet game and series are Joshua's best Girls Coloma 468-4252 for the season. 800-424-1965 468-4801 Loretta Stover took high game 4(3-31(4 WATERVLIET 463-5656 463-4635 Taking third high game honors honors with a 135 and high series was Ryan Vitale with a 97 game, A r cllltural We re yomiir honors with a 342. Belfy BROOKFIELD c " ' Supply D&Js Auto Body Countryside Watervliet Buckshot Archery DRUG STORE CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH Christmas 320 Park St, Coloma Hennessey Rd., Watervliet f Richcreek 8080 Carmody Rd., Just in time for all the D«wi(owi Watervliet DODGE & JEEP JS RV Center Harding s 468-4801 Red Arrow, Coloma Watervliet 463-7468 4(3-3144 WATERVLIET 463-5656 463-4635 Holiday Headquarters Well Drilling Christmas TV specials 468-6761 Market Watervliet 463-3241 Hughes Direct TV For gifts and gift wrap, candy, Countryside Watervliet Buckshot Archery Satellite System Richcreek lights & decorations, holiday cheer, RV Center f 8080 Cannody Rd., Hartford Community ]udd Harding s 1 -hour photo processing, batteries, MILLER Installation included Red Arrow, Coloma Watervliet 463-7468 Builders Express Well Drilling Hospital THERMOMETER NO RESIDENTIAL RESTRICTIONS, MUST QUALIFY 468-6761 Harding's Market Watervliet 463-3241 film, cameras, toys and more! Watervliet 463-3111 Watervliet 46 J-5721 Hartford HUFFMAN'S Market 621-3124 Hartford Community ]udd Call Hartford Harry Johnson TV & APPLIANCES Hospital Builders Express The Mrs. Call Coloma Harding's Watervliet Insurance Watervliet 463-3111 302 W. Main St. The Mrs. 25 Beechwood, Hartford 463-572! 468-3688 Agency Sash & Door Record Market 621-6400 Coloma 468-8000 621-3720 or 468-3720 468-3688 468-3737 463-NEWS 1 age 16 l ri-City Record November 17, IW1) Van Buren County public Thanksgiving warning system siren test breakfast rescheduled to November 20 buffet Ihe monthly public warning sys- nator. "When that happens, like last tem siren test, scheduled for noon Saturday, we can delav the test for November 21 on Saturday, November 13, was later in the day or the following American Leg'on Post 362 in postponed due to increased radio week. This time, we decided to Coloma will se-ve a "Thanks- traffic on Van Buren County emer- conduct the test next Saturday." giving" breakfast buffet on Sunday, gency frequencies. The public The 84 sirens surrounding the Pali- November 21, from 8 a.m. to noon. warning system siren test has been sades Nuclear Plant are tested the The menu will consist of scram rescheduled for noon on Saturday, second Saturda\ of each month. bled eggs, biscuits and gravy, toast, November 20. Local authorities ma> use the sys- French toast, sausage, pancakes, "Occasionally, actual emergency tem for severe weather warnings, hash browns, juice, milk, coffee, situations occur just prior to or chemical spills due to highway acci- etc. Cost for this "all-you-can-eat" during the monthly siren test," said dents, and the unlikeK event of an breakfast is $4 for adults and $2 for Sgt. Alain Svilpe. Van Buren Coun- accident al Palisades children 12 and under. ty Emergency Management Coordi- The public is welcome. Mark youi The Palisades plant has a rated calendar: Breakfast at the ColorrM capacity of 789 megawatts of elec- Legion Hall every third Sunday of NOT AN ICE STORM...Although the trees are encased in ice at County Line Nurseries Monday tricity, enough to meet the needs of the month. City notified a communit\ of more than 500,000 morning, creating this da/zling sight, the trees were recently dug and are awaiting transportation. residents. The trees are watered all night so they do not dry out while they wait to be moved. of $1,000 (Carole Kiernan photo) donation Community Hospital is proud to be recognized for its contributions to the By Cliff Stevens David Hills, Pastor of the First health and well- being of the citizens of Coloma, Hartford, and Watervliet United Methodist Church, Water- vliet. has notified Watervliet City officials the church has designated SI,000 from its Memorial Fund to be used for park renovations in the >' '3 Watervliet City Limits. City officials indicated their pleas- ure with the donation and have ten- tatively earmarked the $1,000 con- tribution toward a proposed play- ground attraction, similar to the one at Coloma's Randall Park, to be located in Hays Park.

A.L. Stagg TVrBOR Birthing (; Center arrivals ! announced SPECIAL TRIBUTE The A.L. Stagg Birthing Center at Community Hospital, Watervliet, is pleased to announce the following \ births: A son was bom November 4, 1999, to Theresa Adans and Ter- rence Edison of Benton Harbor. He weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces. A son was bom November 10, COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1999, to Tammy Huffman and Brenden Poe of Hartford. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces. A daughter was bom November I .h I 11 Rh KNOWN, I hat it is a privilege to join with the citizens of the Watervliet area in commemorating the 11, 1999, to Ibeth Estrada of Law- ^Oth Amiiversary ol ('ommunity Hospital. On October 23, 1999, this milestone in the history of the institution is being rence. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces. celebrated with a special event, offering the community an opportunity to acknowledge the hospital's impact upon the A daughter was bom to Casey and health and well-being of local citizens. Joseph MacMillan. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Connminity Hospital was officially established in 1949. Watervliet's original hospital was housed in the former residence of the W'.E. Syms family, a "19 room mansion" which was built in 1894. Used at various times as a private WATERVLIET residence and a rooming house, particularly during the tourist season, the "19 room mansion" may have been used by Continued from page 1 patients of the local doctors for convalescing.

ment. By 1940, the ownership of the home had changed hands, and the "old Syms mansion" was fitted as a private "I hope the Task Force will make its recommendation by next June," hospital which first accepted patients in June of 1941. The community was involved, even then, as the schoolchildren said Schofield. went door-to-door raising funds for the facility. In 1976, a new facility was constructed to more effectively respond to local health care needs. CITY CHARTER REVISION The last point addressed by Scho- In the years which have followed, technology has brought many changes to the health care profession and to field called for exploring the need to hospital services. There arc new procedures, new medications, and unfortunately, even new diseases. The staff of revise the 1925 City Charter. Community Hospital has remained steadfast in their mission to help alleviate pain and suffering and has maintained Schofield said the four area units services that have earned it a reputation as one of our state's finest rural hospitals. of govemment have worked to- gether in many areas, and by work- ing together they can achieve great IN SPECIAL TRIBUTE, this document is signed and dedicated to comntemorate the 50th anniversary of the things for north Berrien County. opening of Community Hospital, Watervliet. May all involved in its success know of our admiration, and may the Joining Schofield on the stage in hospital long continue its exemplary course in its mission of help and healing. the High School Auditorium were Watervliet Township Supervisor Merle Bujack and Coloma City Mayor Charles Owen. Schofield, in his closing remarks, said the betterment of the entire area State Representative Harn^Gast, State Senator can be accomplished if we (cities I he Seventy-Ninth District TloTwentieth District and townships) think of what's best for north Berrien County rather than just what's best for each govern- mental unit.

John Engler COLOMA Governor v,/- Continued from page 1 4,"V V < / V Keefer also questioned whether the The Ninetieth Legislature existing Coloma Joint Fire Agree- i .4/ *. • , : \h • v\^ x At Lansing ment should be reopened to alter the h * v V j- /» ' October 23, 1999 representation on the Fire Board to reflect the Township's financial , , ^ • contribution to the Fire Department. c vv Keefer pointed out the Township pays over 75 percent of the costs of the department but has fifty percent representation. He suggested the number of Township representatives be in- creased to 75 percent. Currently, the Fire Board has three members from both the City and Township. Supervisor Moser said the Board would have to vote to reopen the agreement. No Board action was taken.