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Dead from complications of abuse J e Hartford man accused in death of his daughter By Joe Cheshire ly after arrival. rj • • Hartford City Police Chief Paul An autopsy revealed the infant Muinch announced last week that had succumbed to the complica- Cory James Weaver, 19, of Hart- tions of child abuse, including ford has been arrested and broken ribs and multiple head in- charged with the murder of his juries. five-week-old daughter, Kendra The arrest of Weaver on the Weaver. The death occurred open murder charge was a direct Good Friday, April 10. HARTFORD HARDING'S HAS LOTS OF STRAWBERRIES result of seven weeks of intensive investigations conducted by ...(left) Claire Klnchen, President of the Hartford Business Weaver and the child's mother, Rhonda Daisy, also of Hartford, members of the Van Buren Coun- THE FIRST OFFICIAL FUNCTION...to take place at the new Association, and Hartford Harding's Produce Manager Bren- took the child to Community ty Major Crimes Task Force, home of the VFW Post #6803 was a members-and-guests-only da Parker look over the supply of strawberries on hand. The Hospital in Watervliet in the ear- Hartford City Police Depart- dinner which took place on Saturday, May 30. Jerry Everett nnniml Strawberry Festival kicks off this weekend with four ly morning hours of April 10. The ment, Michigan State Police Post (left), Tri-County Council Commander, and Bill Kleraey days of fun, excitement, and a parade. (Joe Cheshire photo) child was pronounced dead short- 51, Van Buren County Sheriff's (center), 7th District Commander, were on hand to con- Department, and the Children's gratulate Post #6803 Commander Glenn Openneer and the Protective Services Department members on the opening of the facility located on Red Arrow of the Family Independence Highway, east of Watervliet. (Carole Kleman photo) Strawberry Festival this weekend Agency. By Joe Cheshire Festival days are again at Strawberry Prince and Princess, The festival is expanding again Weaver was arraigned June 3 VFW Post open house is hand, and Hartford is gearing up along with the big Strawberry this year. Added activities begin on the open murder charge and is for its annual Strawberry Festi- Festival Parade. See STRAWBERRY currently lodged at the Van this Saturday, 1-5 p.m. val to be held Thursday, June 11, continued on page 10 County jail, without bail. through Sunday, June 14. By Carole Kiernan The festival has been a main- less hours finishing the interior of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post the building and held their first stay in Hartford since the middle Amtrak schedules Watervliet stops #6803 is hosting an "open house" 1960s when it was known as official function, a members-only 4 to introduce the public to its new dinner, on Saturday, May 30. 'Spanish-American Days." The during Independence Day celebration building on Red Arrow Highway, east of Watervliet. Post #6803 was Post #6803 Commander Glenn Four nominated for ''Just like the good old days, Chicago; the train is slated to bration runs from Wednesday, formed in October 1986. In 1993, Openneer said "the generosity of Citizens of the Year the train will stop at the Water- halt in Watervliet at about 9:15 July 1, through Sunday, July 5, the Coloma VFW Post members a lot of people and the many vliet depot during the City's July a.m. starting with the opening of the see page 11 for details joined Post #6803. A building fund donations by merchants and 4th celebration," former City Flaherty was instrumental in carnival on Wednesday and win- to provide Post #6803 with a per- members" made the building of Mayor Bob Flaherty has an- getting the train to stop in ding up with the Duck Race Sun- manent home was begun in 1989. a permanent home for the VFW festival was organized by the nounced. Watervliet during the City's day afternoon. The fund grew until late last year Post possible. Hartford Jaycees to pay honor to Although the passenger train centennial in 1986 on the Fourth Also on tap for the festivities when construction plans were the many migrant and rural normally roars through town of July. "Many of us remember are fireworks, the grand parade, formed. The public is invited to attend families that harvested the crops twice a day, Flaherty recently when there was passenger ser- a beer tent, live entertainment, Construction on the new the open house on Saturday, June of local farmers. petitioned Amtrak officials to vice to Watervliet as late as the pancakei^r eakf ast, a 5K run, plus building began on January 3 of 13, from 1-6 p.m. Members oi The festival began in the park- have the train stop during the In- early 1970s. This brings back a lot the "Living History Encamp- this year with Smith Lumber Post #6803 will be proudly ing lot behind where City Hall dependence Day Celebration Ju- of memories," he said. ment" and Rendezvous of 1840s Company building the 30'x40' showcasing their new home and now is located and then migrated ly 1-5. The Independence Day Cele- trappers and traders. building. Members spent count- serving refreshments. to Ely Park as it grew in size. The "It's exciting to have the train festival was abandoned for some stop and it's a great opportunity years before being resurrected to have familiies take a train trip together," said Flaherty. Petition to recall Twp. The Amtrak will stop at the 22 Contestants for depot to let off passengers arriv- Strawberry Prince & ing in Watervliet on Friday, July Supervisor resubmitted Princess Contest 3, at approximately 8:30 p.m. By Joe Cheshire service from Medic 1 to Coloma photos on pages 10 & 11 Flaherty has arranged for a The recall effort against Ambulance Service against the school shuttlebus to take prospec- Watervliet Township Supervisor will of the people; 2) Mr. Morlock tive passengers to the St. Joseph Robert Morlock is still under failed to establish a township by the Hartford Business Asso- depot for the ride into Watervliet. way, according to Tina and Jim police force when federal finan- ciation and renamed the Straw- The shuttle will leave Watervliet Enochs, originators of the drive. cial assistance would have been berry Festival. It now encom- City Hall at 7:15 p.m. A new petition has been submit- provided for three years; 3) Mr. passes not only the carnival but The Amtrak leaves Chicago at ted to the Berrien County Clerk's Morlock approved the develop- also arts and crafts booths, live 5:35 p.m., Chicago time. On Sun- Office, redefining the wording ment plans for the Paw Paw entertainment, crowning of the day, July 5, the train will again from the original petition. Lake Golf Course without con- stop in Watervliet, headed for At a clarity hearing June 3, the sulting the Watervliet Town- Board denied the petition citing ship Planning Commission; and the wording was not clearly 4) Mr. Morlock approved a re- Challenger wins defined. The Enochs had listed cent survey without the approval u eight causes for recall, and the of the Board of Trustees." new petition has been condensed Morlock reserved any com- Watervliet School Board down to four. ments until after the Clarity The new petition states: "1) Board rules on the wording of the seat by one vote Mr. Morlock is trying for the new petition. It is slated to meet OUTSTANDING STUDENTS...Genevieve Gelsler (left) and third time to change ambulance on June 22 at 11:30 a.m. By Joe Cheshire By Cliff Stevens Jacob Roe (right) were chosen as this year's Outstanding There was an upset in Water- Incumbent Coloma Board of Senior Girl and Boy. They were named at Friday night's Com- vliet as newcomer Art Frank Education member Cynthia claimed the one vacant School mencement held at Panther Stadium. The annual award has Graffenius defeated her chal- been presented by the school since 1933. (Cliff Stevens photo) Board seat by one vote. Frank lenger, William Stowers, in Mon- CWAEDC makes offer to garnered 79 votes to oust incum- day's annual school election. bent Ivan Winkel who received Unofficial vote totals showed unnamed job candidate 78. Write-in candidate Frank Outstanding Senior Boy Graffenius received 149 votes to By Cliff Stevens Petrovich received a total of 54 Stowers' 99 votes. the position. None of the can- Kenneth Sutton, Chairman of votes. The one four-year Board seat and Girl named at didates' names have been made In Hartford, Inge Lerdal, runn- the Coloma Watervliet Area public by the Board. was the only issue on Monday's Economic Development Cor- ing unopposed, received 49 votes ballot. Sutton said he'd like to see the Watervliet Graduation poration Board, confirmed Mon- post filled by mid-June. for the four-year term. A total of Two hundred fifty ballots were By Cliff Stevens 53 voters turned out, with four day an offer has been made to a cast, with two ballots being spoil- Two Watervliet High School Society, jazz band, football and ballots being spoiled. candidate to assume the duties of ed. seniors were named as the basketball teams. Yearbook There were no millage issues in Administrator/Manager. school's Outstanding Senior Boy staff, and Science Olympiad either election. Sutton said he was awaiting a and Senior Girl at Friday night's team. He plans to attend General response from the unnamed can- commencement ceremony. Motors Institute to major in ap- didate to fill the post left vacant Inside Chosen from among the 58- plied mathematics. April 30 by Charles Eckenstah- member graduating senior class ler, who held the position of Ex- Principal Tutton retires were Jacob Roe and Genevieve Geisler, 17, is the daughter of ecutive Director for two years. Tri-City Geisler. Geoffrey and Patricia Geisler of Sutton said the "CWAEDC is in from Washington El. post Watervliet High School Prin- Watervliet. She is a National limbo until a replacement can be cipal Greg Chisek announced the Merit Finalist with a perfect hired." By Cliff Stevens over the summer months. top two seniors at commence- math score, member of the Na- The CWAEDC Board will meet Community Calendar.. 8 At its meeting June 8, the Col- Tutton assumed the position ment exercises held at Panther tional Honor Society and Water- at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at oma Board of Education voted to following the retirement of Max- Genealogy 4 Stadium. vliet Youth Outreach, Academic Watervliet City Hall and will accept the retirement request ine Brule. Hometown History— 4 Chisek said selection of the Challenge team captain. Science either act on a response from the from Washington Elementary In addition to being an active outstanding senior students is Olympiad medalist, played var- candidate at that time or call a KuteKids 8 Principal Joyce Tutton. Principal in all school events at done by the High School faculty, sity basketball, volleyball and special meeting prior to the June Tutton has been Principal of Washington Elementary School, Legal Notices.. 12 & 14 based on the qualities of honor, track and AAU basketball, and 18 meeting. Washington Elementary for the Tutton is involved in a variety of service, leadership, and scholar- was named Red Arrow Confer- Earlier this year, the Letters 2 area organizations, including be- past 22 years, according to school ship. ence Scholar/Athlete and Red CWAEDC discussed a monthly Obituaries 6 ing on the Board of Trustees for officials. The Watervliet School District Arrow Conference All Academic salary for the post at $1,000 to Community Hospital, Watervliet. Outdoor News 15 Tutton will use some compen- has presented the awards annual- Scholar. $1,500 a month for between 10 to David DeFields, Superinten- satory time due her before offi- ly since 1933. She plans to attend the Univer- 20 hours of work per week. Sports PressBox— 13 dent, noted it will be a difficult cially retiring; however, school Roe, 17, is the son of Jeff and sity of Michigan this fall; how- Last month, the CWAEDC Want Ads 10 officials will have to begin the task to find a replacement for Barb Roe of Watervliet. He is a ever, she is undecided about her Board met privately with at least I We Asked You 2 process of finding a replacement Tutton. member of the National Honor college major or career plans. three prospective candidates for

«nr « r f tr r t r y \ Page 2 The Tri-City Reeord June 10,1998 Media support WW*:*: June 10,1998 The Tri-City Record Page 3 1 elte\s & i oHvnenta'iy is appreciated Dear Editor, School safety issues from Michigan State University STMWBEEEHESTIVAf. WE WELCOME On behalf of the Board of Dir- Project to pave shoulders in May. ectors, staff and, indirectly, the :* discussed at Watervliet LETTERS... Winkel says the "Kids of patients we serve, I wish to very Strawberry Festival This Weekend The Tri-City Record welcomes Watervliet are important, and I graciously thank you for your along Friday Road gets all letters to the editor. lietters want to continue the quality generous media support of our WHICH OF YOU School Board meeting are subject to editing, especially education process we have here "Pennies For Patients" fund- By Joe Cheshire and via the public address sys- OK from Coloma Twp. for length, and will be published at Watervliet Schools." raiser on May 21,1998. ENTERED Watervliet Schools Superinten- tem. By Cliff Stevens at the discretion of the editor. Winkel is a cable splicer with This was our ninth annual Pen- dent Ken Barmen, sitting at his There will be closer monitoring A program to add five-foot- The project was proposed to All letters must be signed and Ameritech. nies Day, this year raising over last official Board meeting of the haUways, bathrooms and wide paved shoulders along Fri- the Board in 1993-1994 to build the must include a phone number or $12,165. Berrien County Cancer before retirement, brought the school grounds, and never leav- day Road from Ryno Road to shoulders, with funding from an address so that the authorship of Thanks for Service Inc. will use this money school safety issue to the ing students unattended in a Mountain Road and on Mountain Enhancement Grant to provide a controversial letters can be in assisting cancer patients of forefront again. classroom. All visitors will be re- Road from Friday Road to the safe way for youth bicycling to verified. Names will be withheld making Berrien County with home nurs- "Recent violent events in quired to check In at the prin- Coloma Fraternal Order of the park for summer activities to at the request of the writer for ing care, loan closet equipment, schools around the nation, some cipals' offices. Police Youth Sports Park is ex- utilize the paved shoulders. sufficient reason. Letters should Operation and various other support ser- in peaceful rural schools such as Watervliet has been blessed, pected to begin this fall or next Earlier this year, the Township be typed or at least written in vices. These services are provid- ours, compel us here in Water- thus far, as not one student was spring. Board reversed its 1994 action easily-read handwriting. Names Care" a success ed at no charge to the patients or vliet to take preventive measures suspended this past year for drug The addition of paved shoul- and approved funding the project must be printed in addition to the Dear Editor, their families. to keep our schools safe and or weapon violations. The issue, ders was originally dropped by this year. signature. On behalf of Watervliet VFW Berrien County Cancer Service secure. We are not exempt from however, remains always pre- the Coloma Township Board in According to Supervisor Post 6803 and the Watervliet was established 50 years ago this having scared, violent, or sent; and Bannen feels an ounce 1994 due to its projected cost to Moser, bids opened for the pro- Correction Recreation Council, I would like year, making this our golden an- unstable young people." of prevention is worth a pound of the Township of $35,600. ject came in higher than antici- In last week's Tri-City Record to thank the following businesses niversary year. It was founded Bannen admits they are runn- cure. The project was dropped until pated; and, once the funding dif- story on the Watervliet School for their support of "Operation by concerned local citizens who § ing the risk of copycat behavior In other matters, the Board ap- earlier this year when Coloma ferences are worked out, the pro- Board elections, the reporter in- Care" over the Memorial Day saw a need for a low-cost pro- by calling attention to the matter proved the appointment of Mark / Township Supervisor Matthew ject should get under way. advertently entered incorrect in- weekend: Coloma McDonald's, vider of cancer patients' home # but fears they cannot afford not Isbrecht as Maintenance/Trans- Moser was informed by the Ber- formation on candidate Ivan Waffle House of America, Golden nursing care. to. portation Director for the rien County Road Commission a For ALL your Winkel. The correct information Brown Bakery, Watervliet Bur- Your involvement in this, our » Some ideas instituted for safety Watervliet School District. change in having the County local news follows: ger King, and Harding's of ninth pennies fund-raiser, has purposes are informing all stu- Isbrecht has been with Water- J ' $ Road Commission fund more of Winkel, 45, is currently Vice Watervliet. enabled BCCS to continue our N dents of the weapons policy and vliet Public Schools for many the costs reactivated the project. subscribe to the President of the School Board The continued support of these philosophy of people helping peo- advertising that "no weapons" years, most recently as Mainte- Woodwards to celebrate Under the new proposal, the Tri-City Record and is seeking his second term to merchants helps support youth ple. y will be tolerated, both in print nance Manager at North Ele- Township's portion would drop Call 463-6397 the elected position. He resides at progrartisln Watervliet. Thank you again for all your 1 mentary School. from its original $35,600 to 8770 Hill Road with wife Robin Thank you, support and we look forward to 50th wedding anniversary $17,600. and daughters Katy, 18, who is a : VV ' Glenn Openneer your help for our 10th annual Kenneth and Margaret Wood-, senior at Watervliet High School; Commander, VFW 6803 "Pennies For Patients Day" in ward of Coloma will be celebrat-| and Kala, 14, a student at Water- 1999. ing their 50th anniversary at an vliet Middle School. TO ADVERTISE IN Sincerely, open house on Saturday, June 20, T/M KEECH jkeedn(o)cq com:;: WATERVLIET ^The Winkels also have a THE TRI-CITY RECORD Barbara Lane, R.N. at 5677 Wilson Road, Coloma. DAvrsflMOCO M JOUCHFREECARWASH daughter, Krista, who graduated Call 463-N-E-W-S Executive Director Middle School Mr. Woodward and the former ii i * QUT Chlfiren fOF- ' ^ Margaret Krieger were married Addition or weekly basis, we sometimes tunate to live in a community April 10,1948, at Salem Lutheran ave's In-Store Specials Watervliet VFW tend to take them for granted. It that is so supportive. TRI-CITY RECORD Church in Coloma. was truly an eye-opening experi- Finally, I would like to thank 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Owner; ibiic Schools 1 Their children are Gregg and KARL'S Commander ence to tell some strangers about the following people who stepped Watervliet, MI 49098 7-Up Products o/k ArchitectSM^ Daniel Woodward of Coloma, and * 12 pack cans mm / w plus dep. the numbers and dedication of all forward to volunteer their time (616 ) 463-6397, Fax 463-8329 they have four grandchildren. says thank you the people in our area who will- and talents as officers for the Karl & Anne Bayer -• Woodward served in the Army KOLUMN Dear Editor, ingly take the time to make our pro for 1998-99: Tracy Sheffer uonsuitants Inc By Karl Bayer, editor Publishers during World War II in the Euro- On behalf of the members of town a better place to live. They and Sherry Brown, Co-presi- Karl Bayer, Editor pean theater. He retired from Bud & Bud Light Watervliet VFW Post #6803, I were very impressed by the con- dents; Deb Smith, Vice Presi- „ 24 pack cube JL (mm plus dep. onni y Whirlpool Corporation in St. DON'T MISS THE Saturday night specials, would like to thank the follow- tributions and the spirit of all the dent; Sue and John Griffith, Co- ® ^ ^ ?P , Mt!r Design Forum Joseph and Mrs. Woodward from STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL in automatic assault weapons, or ing for helping us celebrate this volunteers in our area and I'd treasurers; Shalom Kibbe, Sec- Amy LOSnDOiign, nug, Mgr. 9 the Watervliet Paper Company. For The First USPS869-340 permit for 1 Hartford this weekend. the violence on our streets and past Memorial Day: like to say that, upon reflection, retary; and Deena Drake, His- They recently moved to Pal- impression of You IPepsi Cubes w Make sure to take a long look in our schools. Our featured speaker. Bill so am I. torian. With all of us working the Watervliet Record, Construction (616) 463-SUNS i24paclr • plus dep. Man3Q0f metto, Florida, where an an- at the special section in this Had they a crystal ball, as Beverly; Miss Watervliet and So to all the people who serve together, it will be another great dba the Tri-City Record niversary potluck was held (7867) week's Record to see all the sure as there's ink on this page, her court; Cory Champion and on boards and committees, run year for the students of Water- periodicals postage paid at earlier. great things going on in there'd be more than one line the WHS band; Cub Scout Pack potlucks and sell programs, mow vliet North and South Elemen- Watervliet, Michigan 49098 First "Happy" Hartford. See you preserving the right to bear #601; Brookfield Chrysler- ballfields and plant flowers, tary! Printed on recycled paper there! arms. Plymouth; and, of course, the THANK YOU! Ann DeHaven Impressions DAVE'S AMOCO There's got to be someplace Watervliet Police and Fire Bob Wooley, Mayor PTO Treasurer WATERVLIET MIDDLE SCHOOL...will be recognized offi- TANNING SALON between the right to own a City of Coloma M-140, Watenliet at 1-94 463-4135 departments for their constant cially by the state as a separate school on July 1. Although it Open Tue-Fn 10-8, Sat 9-6 NRA NEEDS A NEW LINE... weapon and the right of society help. Church has been called Watervliet Middle School for the past few closed Sunday & Monday 24-hour towing, AM & AMOCO Road Sendee I caught Charlton Heston's to keep the peace that we all I would also like to thank all PTO parents are years, it was originally designated as part of the Watervliet interviews on the tube Monday can live with. those who attended the parade rummage sale 4875 N. Watervliet Rd. Junior-Senior High School. Middle School Principal Dr. Judy Watervliet morning. He was being and cemetery service, and we commended Burns shows off the new Middle School construction sign. OPEN 24 HOURS - INDOOR ATM 631 June 11-12 Casey Mead, owner interviewed as the President of HELP, I'VE LOST MY VOICE look forward to seeing you again D * Editor, Work started on the new wing a month ago. the National Rifle Association. This wacky May/June next year. Another school year has come in Hartford Glenn Openneer Jr. to a close and I would like to take I couldn't help but think he weather has played havoc with THlil BACK FENCE Hartford United Methodist sounded like those tobacco the country's allergy sufferers. Commander, Post #6803 this time to recognize those who By Anne Bayer, co-publisher For ALL Your Local News have supported the children of Church will hold its annual industry moguls trying to defend I've seen jpore colds and "Rummage Sale" on Thursday CARRY-OUT ^ ifieir produc^against sniffles the past few weeks than Thanks for the Watervliet ''elemertt^rV Subscribe to the Tri-City Record We had sniw^d^ ajd cool and Friday, June 11 and 12. lyyerj^kmng^idence to the ^ all wintgqjt seemsJR anxious to meet them and also Thursday's sale will run from 9 SERVICE ' First of all, there would be no nights at fneiitlle leaglie parties nervous at the same time. Your Hometown Newspaper! contrary. And while I'm usually spirit and a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday's sale All THE WAV TO YOUR CAR organization without dedicated last week. It felt more like the Heston turned every question unsympathic to others' watery They will spend time in Chi- Call 463rN-E-W-S (463-6397) will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. -HomIUUIJ f'l about handgun control, the spate eyes and runny noses, this contributions parents to run it. Kim Bryce has first day of school than the last. cago and also some time here in Prices Good Thru Sunday of Each Week of murders by school students season I'm getting a new volunteered her time as Presi- The evening was so fall-like, and Watervliet. Karl and I are hoping "USOA FOOD STAMPS WELCOME" on school grounds, and the ban understanding for fellow allergy of volunteers dent, not only for the past school everyone was bundled up. Even they will all be here for this at the Elite Grace Christian FRIENDLY MARKETS on automatic weapons to a sufferers... I've got it too! Dear Editor, year but the previous two as Ben had on his winter jacket. year's Independence Day Cele- monologue on the Second While the watery eyes, Last Tuesday I was honored to well; helped by Tracy Sheffer, Mom has been up north in the bration in Watervliet. That way School to hold 210 E. Ryno Rd. 10 N. Center 415 N. Main St. Amendment... a citizen's right sneezing and headache have host a contingent from School- Vice President; Julie Eastman, U.P. for over a week. Her bro- they will have a good idea of how Remember 100-family to bear arms. been kept to a minimum... craft as we toured Coloma for Secretary; and Paula Faulter- ther, Jim, had major heart we celebrate our festivals in this COLOMA HARTFORD. WATERVLIET Just like the need to amend everything else has settled into Mayor's Exchange Day. I notic- sack. Historian. surgery and is now recovering. country. rummage and the Constitution because it the back of my throat, causing ed, as we were driving around There were also many parents This particular uncle has a kind When... Open Mon-Sat 7-10 fOpen Mon-Sat 7-10 Open Mon-Sat 8-10 We have managed, as usual, to ignored minority rights of me to lose my voice. town, I kept referring to the great who helped with fund-raisers or smile and a good heart, so I sure with D.J. Bobby Hampton baked goods 0j}en Sundays 8-8 Closed Sundays Open Sundays 8-8 blacks and women, there's a The gals here in the office amount of volunteer effort that purchased items to help raise hope after sue bypasses they left pile everything into one month. need to amend the Constitution don't seem to mind. The only goes into making our community money, baked or served food for him with some of his good heart The weekend right after the wed- left. With a few physical pro- ding (Gill and Serg's), we have 50s - 60s - 70s music, the best of sale to preserve the right of freedom place it really causes me as great as it is. the Pasta Supper, provided an There will be a 100-family blems, Uncle Jim still has a joke the July 4th celebration. In case of fear from the proliferation of trouble is on the phone. When a As we stopped at the North oulet for our talented youngsters "Giant Rummage and Baked Sweet Red or Green and a story for everyone. It's so you do not know, Karl is this country & old time rock & roll! guns in our communities. caller has to ask, I whisper, Berrien Senior Center, the Col- to "show their stuff" at the Varie- Goods Sale" on Friday, June 19, good to hear you are mending year's Chairman. What a plan! If Small or Family Pack Heston argued that if the "This is Karl Barely." oma Ambulance, the Coloma ty Show, or served snacks for the SATURDAYS, from 9 p.m. to ? from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Satur- well. Keep up the good work. you run into us at the end of July millions of guns owned by I just hope it all clears up in Fire Department and the North kids at Field Day. Many showed day, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 Berrien Historical Museum, the their support by attending one, Gillian has moved into her new and we have a blank stare or a Harding's Fresh, Skinless Seedless citizens were turned in then only time for Gillian's wedding the p.m., sponsored by Grace Chris- apartment in Chicago. After we dull glare to our eyes, just pat us the criminals would have guns, end of the month. I'd hate to see words "dedicated volunteers" several, or all of the meetings, ELITE BAR & GRILL tian School located south of saying they were mostly stolen. the whole thing postponed just just kept repeating themselves. All parents who choose to get in- toured her new place and moved on the back and tell us we'll be her in on Saturday it brought to OK. I guess we would also com- Watervliet on M-140. He didn't explain where the because I won't be able to speak The flowers at Randall Park, the volved at any level should be MAIN ST., WATERVLIET 463-4471 The sale will include furniture, Boneless Grapes mind the play "Barefoot in the plain if we had nothing to do ... I criminals would steal the guns up when it's time to give the F.O.P. ballfields, our Glad- commended. an oak table, appliances, water- Park," with Jane Fonda and guess it's human nature. from if there were no longer any bride away. Peach Festival, the softball field PTO has been very fortunate to bed, electric stove, exercise Robert Redford doing the movie By the way, friends and family, in the community. and new football concession have support from our local equipment, microwave, compu- Chicken adaptation. if you are still holding onto your The NRA needs to join the R.S.V.P., please... As father of stand built by the Coloma Ath- business community as well. ters, antiques, school desks, A This will be home to Gillian and response cards for the wedding, rest of us in the 20th century the bride, I've got an acute letic Boosters, and our new Watervliet Harding's has provid- BEKA books, baby items, toys, Sergei after they are married. please drop them in the mail. We (before it, too, runs out) and interest in the number of people Chamber of Commerce office ed items for many of our func- THE SPINAL COLUMN kitchen and household items, Breast Gillian is setting up the place now must order the food and we still take a hard look at its 18th planning on attending Gill and were other examples of the tions at a reduced cost. Water- Many people realize that children and adult clothing, bak- to welcome Sergei's family from have many people who have not century stand on the right to Serge's nuptials. Trouble is, volunteer spirit in action. vliet Ace Hardware provided air chiropractic works to not only ed goods, and more. the Ukraine. They arrive on Wed- replied. It's just so hard to know bear arms. many of the folks that have We didn't have time to do more poppers at a discount for our One hundred families are pool- nesday of this week. The new how much to order when you do relieve their symptoms (back pain, The founding fathers sought to mentioned (in passing) that than talk about the Community Spirit Day popcorn sales, and ing goods together, so be sure to 98 Harding's Fresh Certified place is real close to the Ukrai- neck pain, headaches, etc.), but preserve the right to bear arms they'll see us at the wedding Hospital volunteers or the local Tri-City Record has always given not know how many people are stop by and take advantage of nian village so they should be coming. We will order from the that it also corrects the underlying against tyranny in the form of a haven't sent back their R.S.V.P. Knights of Columbus, Lions clubs PTO the best rates for any of our quality items at reasonable able to shop there. This is their answers we get. Thanks. LB. foreign monarch when there cards. Even though it's late, and veterans groups, but their ef- advertising needs. Many local cause of the symptom you're prices. Many items arrive Ground Beef first time in the United States. Hope to see you all. It should be was no standing army or police please do. I'm cooking and I forts were remembered also. businesses donate regularly to experiencing, mainly a subluxation throughout the sale, so plan to I'm sure they will see many dif- a nice day and a happy new Sa\fe $1.31 lb. force. There's no way they don't want to run out of hot dogs I was struck by how, when we our Pasta Supper to provide or a vertebra out of place. Many visit us both days! ferences to their life in Kiev. I'm beginning. foresaw the proliferation of and tuna casserole. deal with these groups on a daily technology for our elementary are also realizing the importance of Proceeds of this sale will be us- from Round staying under chiropractic care to Dr. Andrew DeHaven ed to further the mission of Grace prevent further symptoms from taking hold of their bodies. Christian School which is to assist the parents in providing a Some are also beginning to understand how chiropractic 48 We Asked You ... "Besides coming here to day care, what would you like to Christ-centered, biblically- can affect your body's function. By removing subluxations, directed education which instills do this summer?" (Pre School Learning Center, Coloma) nerve flow is restored. Your nervous system controls every the vision and practice of ex- LB. bodily function, from breathing to digesting food, etc. With cellence in academics, charac- Regular or Light decreased nerve flow, who knows what signals your body ter, discipleship, and service to SaVe Sit lb. others. • hasn't received? , • • While research has already proven that chiropractic works Dannon • for symptom relief. Senator Tom Harkin (D) of Iowa recently introduced legislation to fund the research to see what {Selected Varieties other areas chiropractic positively affects. Find out more at JOHN'S Yogurt our Lifestyle Orientation; call 463-4100 for more 8 oz. wt. j Duncan Hines details "From before birth through life" GLASS WE MAKE OUR OWN VINYL LIFESTYLE CHIROPRACTIC REPLACEMENT WINDOWS! I Cake Mix Full Line Glass Shop, 18.2 oz. wt. FAMILY HEALTH CARE New Construction Joey Inch, Water- Gretchen Heier, Julia Umphrey, Patrick Graves, Dr. Andrew DeHaven Windows, Outside Service Wort vliet: "One thing Shaina Wolgensin- Joshua Matthias, Rachel Zwar, Col- Watervliet: Coloma: ''Go Watervliet: "Play 10/$4 that is very excit- Maria Lopez, Col- ger, Coloma: "Go Watervliet: "Play oma: "I'd like to "Swimming les- swimming. I'm go- sports and play 7652 Red Arrow Hwy., Watervliet (616) 463-4100 ing is swimming oma: "I like to to the beach and softball if my dad play outside with sons this summer ing to learn with ^eal Monsters' on Mon Wed. & Fri. 9-1, 3-6; Tue. &Thur. 9-1,3-8; Sat. 9-1 468-4227 lessons." play outside." feed the ducks." will sign me up." my two kitty cats." at the WCA." everyone else." my Nintendo." 271 Paw Paw, Coloma 69$ \

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Xocal ^Hislo'iu & ijenealom advances, conference program Jane 10,1998 The Tri-City Record Page 5 planners did not forget about WATERVLIET RECORD Family Heirlooms methodology and records. Begin- Paving completed on 90 YEARS AGO -1908 Ai Genealogy ColumCol n by Carole Kiernan ners will be well-grounded in the Coloma City Commission A terrific rain and thunder basics, while experienced resear- Lane Automotive project; storm visited this section Thurs- Rolling Back the Years I have received a letter from a logical Societies and the Ohio chers will learn about recent day night of last week accom- Local News & Newsmakers of Days Gone By ... . j u- u long-time reader who has found Genealogical Society present resources and methods. borrows $100,000 to keep pamed by much wind which over- ^ j owner lauds Twp. Supt. followin items and h "Immigrant Dreams: The Settle- Optional workshops allow turned numerous small buildings ^ 4 By Joe Cheshire return descendants of ment of America," a conference researchers an 'in-depth" ex- operations in the black and broke down and uprooted Work is progressing ahead of Mickey Bittner of Wightman & HARTFORD DAY SPRING COLOMA COURIER families. for the nation's genealogists. The ploration of a topic. Even the op- 100 YEARS AGO -1898 many apple and shade trees. schedule on the new Lane Auto- Associates Inc. has been the 1 90 YEARS AGO - 1908 The found items are: 1) "mar- conference, set for 19-22 August tional meal functions offer infor- By Cliff Stevens fund is $671 in the hole and the The roofs of several berry Tornado, Cyclone and Wind- motive project in Watervliet engineer on the project, and The burning of the Martha Wil- ried and at home" announcement in Cincinnati, Ohio, offers more mation, entertainment, and the The Coloma City Commission, DDA fund is $85,535 in the red. shanties- in this vicinity were storm Insurance, Michigan Township. The 36.97 acres at the Peters Construction of Kalama- son house, just west of the village for Samuel H. Taylor and Alma than 180 events for genealogists opportunity for socialization! at its June 8 meeting, voted to After the meeting, Munchow blown from their fastenings in Mutual, cheap and valuable. 1-94 and M-140 intersection, for- zoo won the bid for the water/ last week, again served to call to A. Rowe, 1904, Hartford, MI; 2) of all skill levels. There is Officers of genealogical borrow up to $100,000 to meet its said the DDA's total funds for the E.N. Matrau, agent. merly known as the BadgCo pro- sewer lines and curbing. The mind Hartford's good fortune in the wind and rain storm Tuesday, wedding invitation for Kittie something for everyone in Cin- societies may learn numerous monthly payroll and bills until it year have been spent on improv- About sixty couples attended ^ u n perty, have been transformed via unseasonably warm weather being free from fires. It was the The one in which A.S. Miller and Bell ncklev and Rosv/e cinnati. important ideas and strategies receives its summer tax mofrty. ing the DDA lot off Paw Paw first time the fire alarm had been daughter !Miss Gretchen, Earl the third annual Decoration Day WotnS ^ earth movers and heavy equip- allowed construction to begin According to City officials, the Street and about $65,000 will Blanchard 19()3 lectures relate to immigration for helping to make their society sounded in exactly nine and one- Bennett and Johnnie h urman had oartv at Beechwood Point Pavi- ' » Watervliet; 3) ment, the water/sewer lines are much sooner than expected. All come in for the DDA this sum- pany ai ueecnwooa mm ravi marriage announcement for Cy- and naturalization, federal and successful by attending the socie- monthly payroll runs about lion. The music was by Fisher's now in place, and the roadway is the underground pipe work is mer. half months, the last preceding taken refuge in a long half mile rus L. Weaver and Iva G. Haas, state records, migration across ty management sessions on 19 $40,000 and bills total an addi- alarm having been turned in last from a house, and when the last Orchestra of Benton Harbor. paved. completed nearly a month ahead "The City's general fund may 1906, in Niles, MI; 4) birth an- the United States, and other August. tional $30,000. August. Probably few towns of board was torn loose and went W.J. Plimmer made a catch of Lane Automotive has been of schedule, and Klett Construc- have to cover some of the DDA nouncement for Malcolm Bowe topics. An example of what is of- The Exhibition Hall will offer The short-term loan is ex- fifteen speckled bass at Paw Paw operating its worldwide distribu- tion has the new asphalt road bills for a short time," he noted. equal size or in the state have suf- flying over the patch, they fled Weaver by his parents, Mr. and fered for Eastern European re- "one-stop shopping"-150 booths pected to be repaid by mid- fered less loss or had a lesser through the pouring rain for John I^ke last Friday. tion of automotive parts and ready for the many trucks that Munchow's financial report Mrs. C.L. Weaver, 1908?, in Alva, search: Genealogical Research full of the latest in genealogical September when a bulk of the number of fires during the past Piper's house, where dry 60 YEARS AGO -1938 associated products from its Red will be traversing in and out of showed the water and sewer fund Oklahoma; 5) letter written by in Eastern Europe; Hungarian books, products, services, and summer tax proceeds are paid. clothing was obtained for Miss A very peculiar hail storm Arrow location midway between the property. has a $53,900 balance. ten years than has Hartford. liettie/Lottie (Holland) Hicks, Genealogical Research for Chris- computer and technological aids. The action to borrow the funds Gretchen and the boys were par- which passed through Coloma Watervliet and Coloma for Still to be constructed is the In another area, as a result of a 60 YEARS AGO - 1938 wife of George Hicks, from Rico, tians and Jews; Locating Your Advanced registration is due 1 will put off the possibility of tially wrung out and dried. and Watervliet early Monday several years now and has out- 120,000-180,000 square-foot WATER AND SEWER LINES...are installed and the street is comment from City resident The two children of Mr. and Colorado, in 1900. There is also a Ancestor's Town in Eastern July. A conference brochure is payless paydays for City 60 YEARS AGO -1938 evening did quite a little damage grown that facility. building that will house the head- paved at the new location for I^ane Automotive in Watervliet Ralph Dewey, signs will be Mrs. Quin Bumette, Evelyn, 9, very nice picture of them. The Europe; Jewish Genealogy; available from the Federation of employees. The Junior Group of Weto-ma- in some localities where the fall Watervliet Township Super- quarters and distribution center. Township. When completed, the new facility will see 51 new In his report to the City Com- posted along Badt Drive prohi- and Everett, 15, were brought to letter contains several genea- Reading the Vital Records of Genealogical Societies toll free at their home in Keeler Thursday chick Campfire Girls is spend- of hail was the heaviest. viaor Bob Morlock is given a lot McClanahan Construction has jobs created. Standing on the newly-paved road are: (from minion. City Treasurer Fred biting "through semitrailer traf- logical clues. Think they were Russian Poland; You Can Read 1-888-FGS-1500. from Mercy Hospital, Benton ing the week at Indian l^ke with O.E. Austin, of Watervliet, has of credit by George Lane for the won the nod for the building and the left) George Lane, Larry McClanahan, Watervliet Town- Munchow said the City's general fic." Dewey said semitrailers married in Watervliet. Lottie Polish and Even Russian!; To have your queries, reunion Harbor, where they were taken Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Potts as purchased the Beechwood Point new project, saying, "Bob has will begin construction very 8hip Supervisor Bob Morlock, and Mark Lane. have a difficult time making a Hicks was an attendant at the Austria-Hungary-A Primer for notices or other information of on June 3 and 4 for emergency sponsors. Those attending are Country Club and last week gone overboard to help us. He has shortly (Joe Cheshire photo) turn onto Paw Paw Street. wedding of Sara (Becht) Bridges. Genealogists; The Hamburg genelogical interest appear here, operations for appendicitis. Both Vemo and Phylis Carter, Eloise began wrecking the building been instrumental in obtaining 1 bnf> nq •oq( If you are a descendant of any Passenger Lists 1850-1934; type or neatly write your infor- are convalescing. Their father Pumfrey, Jeanne Alwood, Elsie which contains many thousand the grants that allowed the con- of the above-named folks, write: Departure Gate for Central and mation and mail to: Carole Kierh retimed from the same hospital Shutz, Lois Wolff, Nadine Miller, feet of lumber which he will sell. struction to begin." JlOu Barbara Probst, P.O. Box 153, Eastern Europe; and Czech and nan, P.O. Box 81, Watervliet, M* aftipr an emergency appendecto- Dolly Wallace, Madeline Nicosia Last week Stanley Monroe had The nearly half-million dollar Oden, MI 49764; and include an Slovak Genealogical Research: 49098. project will see the addition of 51 Ullh 'EIRCES AUTO SERVICE mjr only a short time before the and Ruth Lity. an interesting exhibit of Civil SASE. The Basics. Grandparents Day sop and daughter were stricken. 30 YEARS AGO -1968 War relics in one of his store win- TO SUBSCRIBE TO new jobs, bringing the total work av o*: FGS CONFERENCE... With the popularity of^family 111 N. Maple St., Hartford ' 30 YEARS AGO - 1968 That section of North Paw Paw dows. force at Lane Automotive to The Federation of Genea- history, and recent technological THE TRI-CITY RECORD well attended RADIATOR & COOLING lidwin Foote was installed last street leading from Washington 30 YEARS AGO -1968 Call 463-N-E-W-S about 170 employees. wdfek as commander of Stoddard street conDetting with the Paw The new high school gym will On Friday, May 1, Coloma Ele- ted by the PTO were Donald N. SYSTEM SERVICE ter!" He saw me and ran down \ 'LUS...GENERAL MAINTENANCE! post of the American Legion Paw RiVer btidge was formally be the site of the 79th annual mentary school was flooded with Steeps, Hilda Smith, iCotmie here: Other Stoddard post of- opened at 5^6 p.m. last Friday in Commencement exercises this the hall into the last class room Historic Bam 207 grandparents and substitute Pierce, Evelyn Lambrecht, [CTRONICS SERVICE • BRAKES) door. ficprs were installed were: John a ribborHrutting ceremony. The evening when 91 members of the grandparents. It's not certain Sarah Watson, Dee Naumann, iCTRICAL SERVICE • TUNE UPS I was two jumps behind him Tour is August 2 OdHCQwski, first vice comman- section of 'the road has been Watervliet High School Class of who was happier, the - grand- Francis Hollis, Boots Coffcl, Bar- |EL SERVICE - EXHAUST SYSTEMSl and knocked on that same door. The North Berrien Historical dei:; Henry Poker, second vice under construction since last 1968 will graduate. parents or the kids who had them bara Lester, and Marion Koenig- Society will be holding a 4 4 His- commander; Gene Wilier, adju- September. Louis J. Scheid, manager of The teacher opened it. She was a come. shof. friend of mine and ran a class of toric Barn Tour" on Sunday, tant; Edward Szewcyk, finance Mrs. Mabel Stark, who has planning and development, The morning began with coffee (616) 621-4138 August 2, from 1 to 5 p.m. It will officer; Michael Donovan, chap- been a resident of the street for retired on June 1 after 34 years individual instruction for stu- and donuts served by the PTO include touring interesting bams lain; Foote, service officer; Carl the past 45 years, cut the tape service at the Watervliet Divi- The Paw Paw River dents who were in danger of fail- and a musical performance by ing. She smothered them with in the north Berrien County area Swartz, historian; James which locked the street from traf- sion of Hammermill Paper Com- the kindergarten students and love and attention. Most of them and the North Berrien Historical McNees, sergeant at arms; Ed- fic for a few days. pany. the Comet Combination Choir. JOURNAL responded. I said, "I want that Society Museum complex. gar MiUer Jr., assistant sergeant viscuso, By Roy M. Davis Visitors were then invited to the Submltted by vl Submitted by Carole Kiernan kid who just came in here!" Tickets for the tour are avail- at arms; and Donovan, judge ad- ^ t Coloma classrooms to see their students Asgigtaiit ubTS m a from files at Watervliet District She placed her hand against able at the Coloma and Water- vocate. TtanpalQIirPQfp was smiling so broadly. and visit with the teachers. Public Library, from The Col- Library from the Watervliet Ijav L cllct Ul CdlC But^ our friend said, what went my chest and gently pushed me vliet libraries. North Berrien HERE! Record newspapers donated by Winning flower baskets dona- E Submitted by Hartford Public oma Courier newspapers dona- ^Itnrv around came around. Later in the back into the hall, saying, "Just Senior Center, Watervliet Ace GRANDPARENT'S DAY AT COLOMA ELEMENTARY...On JJbrary from microfilm copies ted by the Tri-City Record. the Tri-City Record. Hours: O iUl y service they passed the collection wait until the end of the hour and Hardware, and North Berrien Friday, May 1,207 grandparents and substitute grandparents For SERVICE & SAVINGS of the Hartford Day Spring. Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Monday, 1-8 p.m.; Tuesday, 1-5 Webster's says the word Bac- plate, and her rascally brother I'll talk to you about him." I went Historical Society Museum. Ad- flooded Coloma Elementary School. The school was proud to Hours: Monday & Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Tues- p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 calaureate means a sermon deli- reached into his pocket and put back to my papers as my pulse mission for adults is $10; anyone host a family of four generations that attended Grandparent's MECCA be sure to visit your 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 day and Thursday, 1-5:30 p.m. p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; vered to a graduating class. Back his loose change in. began dropping down to normal under 16 years old is free. Day. Pictured are: (from the left) Mrs. Cathy Goodrick p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m.; and Satur- Friday, 1-5 p.m.; and Saturday, when the earth was cooling and And as the plate went on down again. An antique John Deere tractor (grandma); Mrs. Kate Grybus (great-grandma); our substi- scholarship Phone: 621-3408 day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. we chucked stones at the dino- the line, he saw that he had acci- End of the hour the lady display will be on the Museum tute. Jack Goodrick (uncle); and Andrew Goodrick (Mrs. Watervliet MOBIL station Phone: 468-3431 Phone: 463-6382 saurs on our way to school, that dently put in his 10 dollar gold teacher came in and sat down grounds all afternoon. Food will Smith^second-grade student). available was one of every year's gradua- piece-which he had received as a across from me, sadness in her also be available. MECCA, a woman's club in the 'there must be in everyone a ten- tion events. It occurred on a Sun- graduation present. Now it was eyes. 44Roy," she said, "I know North Berrien Historical Socie- Coloma, Watervliet and Hartford BEYOND SHINGLE DIGGIN'S dency toward God. It may be day and was conducted at the gone forever....and justice was how you felt. But tonight you will ty Museum is located at 300 Col- area, is offering a $250 scholar- Stories of the Coloma/Watervliet Area by Dorothy Stark Cannell very slight as compared with school by local religious leaders, served. go home to a nice house and a lov- oma Avenue in Coloma, across Beanie Baby show set ship. All women living in Coloma, other tendencies but nevertheless or else it was part of one of the What got me thinking about ing wife. You'll sit in the dining from Coloma High School, on . Watervliet or Hartford, who are &^X)KE$"l09 it is there. Not one of you but can regularly scheduled church ser- graduation is the time of year. room and have coffee while you Red Arrow Highway. by Coloma Lions Club going baqk.V) school after find- recall in your early childhood a vices. Our fields and woods just ache talk, and she will serve you a ing themselVQs out for a number roducts ;»•» 2 Were MabeV Branch desire that was distinctively An older friend of ours fCfiiwwith flower^ Imfo! ^rt.green delicious dinner. You will sleep in rv By Cliff Stevens oil riJfv/wiB' ^ located tlW (9wS^t of years» irii^y apSfc.' 14 -JS »_ 5r_ ? 1A toward God. Children need there- told us how, way back when, her leaves. And I feel a fit of advice a soft bed, and tomorrow you will Beanie babies will invade Col- munity Center building, while The scholarship is to assist TAIN POP... small (20 oz.) 69* 'Stark If fore to be studied and dealt with brother got his comuppance at for graduates coming on. A put on a nice suit and come to oma on Saturday, July 25, when Beanie Baby owners wishing to women who have a serious in- K (continued) religiously as we study and deal such a service. It seems the bro- famous writer, Charles Dickens, school. You have a full life. TOM SMITH the Coloma Lions Club will host a participate in the "swap" will lb-e terest in seeking a degree, medium (32 oz.) 89' Large (44 oz.) 99* One evening in the late 1920s, with them in their physical and ther, who was an irrepressible wrote a novel about the French "That kid you chased into my "Beanie Baby Show Sale & located under the pavilion in the license, or certification in a Dad, my sister Allene and I sat in educational life. comedian, was graduating. Revolution named "A Tale of room will go home to a cold house Swap" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in park. specific area of study. a tight circle, ears glued to the needed for Guest Night or a "We must give to children their At the Sunday service honor- Two Cities." The story starts tonight. He will share with TRACTOR the club's Community Center in Hafer said registration forms Applications can be obtained small crystal radio Dad had won Mother-Daughter Banquet, Mrs. religious inheritance as they are ing his class, the graduates all fil- thusly: "It was the best of times; several brothers and sisters what Lions Park. can be obtained by calling him at by contacting the local colleges, in the Economy Store Key con- Stark was often called in. I pulled capable of receiving it. It is a ed into the church wearing their it was the worst of times. It was little food there is. They are Don Hafer is Chairman of the 468-6526 or writing him in care of area libraries, or Penny Kosick test. My mother was to speak on up a sample just now. Vaguely, I great inheritance and we should Sunday best. They were led in by the age of folly; it was the age of related to each other only by the SALES six-hour event and is now accep- 332 Maple Street, Coloma, MI Hanks at 463-3929. m/niz the radio station from Berrien recall it being given at the old avail ourselves of the best the President of the School reason... mother they share-there is no Landini • Long • Kloti Tractors ting vendor registrations for the 49038-9517. Springs. I think it was sponsored school assembly room, but methods of giving it to them. The Board. Now this man was a local father. He may go to bed hungry Orchard and Vegetable Sprayers show. Admission to the show will be IVIW PETROLEUM by the County Federation of whether it was for PTA or club I Sunday School is the place where farmer for many years. He had My advice to graduates could with several kids in a bed. Mowers • Forklifts • Parts Hafer said the vendor's fee will $3 per person, with children 12 Serving our community for the last 4 years with one of the Qubs. The words of her opening can't be sure. It's called ,4To 44 children are more easily reached arthritis, and his legs were so be called A Tale of Two Stu- "He has only the clothes on his for all makes be $25 for each table, plus each years and under admitted free if best selling brands of gasoline in the nation & our fresh deU still ring in my mind. "I do not Europe and Return" and begins ...I believe God intends to save bowed he looked as though he had vendor must donate a Beanie accompanied by an adult. Hartford dents." And if you have heard me back-no hope, no job, no career Car, Truck & Farm Tires at M-140 & Red Arrow Hwy., Watervliet pretend to be an expert on many with a special greyhound bus to the race, not in manhood and been born on horse back. tell it before, please indulge me or future. He will probably end up Baby to be used for door prizes Proceeds from the admission Public topics," her voice sounded dis- New York. Some of the people womanhood, but in the sweet- As they came into church, our while I apply it to our young peo- a criminal, or on drugs, or dead. which will be given away hourly fees will be used for improve- 4i 621-2001 tant, over the airwaves, but the taking part you may remember, ness, purity and innocence of friend's brother was first in line pie. Can you wonder why he is angry throughout the show. ment projects for the Community Library News one assigned to me this evening so I'm going to go through a bit of youth. .. Remember we are behind the Board President who One day I sat in the upstairs of- Center building, he said. *! at the world?" According to Hafer. vendors Registration is now under way wv is certainly one I know something it: responsible, not only for what we walked like a drunken sailor in flee of a large high school, cor- 463-6141 V. I thought a moment, then said, for summer reading at Hartford about-GIRLS. Since I, myself. Steamship: "Imagination"- have done and are doing, but for heavy seas. The young miscreant recting essays. With the door 4 4All right-you've made your 69760 Red Arrow HwiJjartford Cardiologist's was a girl and I had a sister. Captain: Emma LaMotte what we might have done, can turned to the graduate behind open, I could hear a rhythmical Public Library. Participants will 4 point." read books from June 15 through mothemnthpr anonHd 1in0 auntanntcs whurhon startecfortoHd DuetTwf.: "'Lifi if*e onn ththae OceaHnoon n do, and are neglecting to do." him and said, "Walk this way!" banging on the hall lockers. I Berrien County A couple of years later, one day August 15. life as girls, and now have two Waves"-Mesdames Koob and Oh, dear! Oh, dear! I can't And he imitated the bow-legged went out, and there was a squir- a Corner I was walking out of school, when Sign up now for the activity daughters of my own, I claim to Stratton complete Mom's biography this walk. So they all filed in, walk- rely kid, going along and banging Red Cross g Don Brooks, M.D. I passed one of the counselor's of- program that will take place the some experience with GIRLS." Ireland: included a solo-"A week either! Next week, for ing dmnkenly-the older man in his fist on every locker as he fices, He said, 44Could you step in Limberlost | HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE We had heard her practice the Bit O'Heaven"-Jennie Smith; to hold blood month of July. Call (621-3408) or sure! front wondering why everyone passed. I said, "Hold on, Bus- here a minute?" DAVE WILLIAMS | HEART DISEASE? This article continues speech and felt very much a part and Irish dance-Miss M. Bard 44 visit the library for more infor- I said, Sure," and walked in to drive in Coloma BUILDING SALES mation. $ an ongoing weekly discussion about of it. and pupils be introduced to another young Nursery Probably the Self Culture Club, Scotland: Rev. John Balfour The Berrien County Chapter of A "berry" special book sale | coronary artery disease, which manifests man. He stood tall and looked me the American Red Cross will be FARM • COMMERCIAL will be held Saturday, June 13, at $ itself as blockages in the arteries leading to which she joined early in her Denmark: Mrs. Amanda right in the eyes as we shook Business & Service Directory holding a blood drive on Wednes- the library from 11:00 ajm.^OO jij the heart muscle, which can cause chest discomfort and marriage, had a great deal to do (Chris) Anderson and daughter hands. The counselor said, "Tell Notebook 429-7611 STEVENSVILLE with expanding her horizons in Germany: German Song and "...sharing the pleasure day, June 24, at Coloma United p.m. in conjunction with the | ultimately lead to heart attacks. In the preceding weeks, Mr. Davis your story." Methodist Church, 144 S. Church, education, as at every meeting Violin Solo-Dorothy Binham- of plants, the wonders of Strawberry Festival. g the symptoms of this disease were discussed and last And the young man said, "I Coloma, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:15 several papers were prepared mer; and The Lorelei-All S week the article mentioned how an exercise stress test ACCOUNTING BICYCLES INSURANCE was born in the ghetto-a city not nature, inspiration in art." p.m. and presented to the group. An Italy: Solo: Wilma Arent g can diagnose this problem. The definitive test that can 4 IUII UIM far from here. I have 10 half 5586 Riverside Rd. The Berrien County American article in the Courier, in Feb- Mother herself recited 'Oh, to COMPREHENSIVE brothers and sisters and my Mom Coloma 468-8594 | diagnose coronary artery disease is a heart catheteri- ruary 1919, commented on the be in England" and 44America for RIVERVIEW Red Cross is a United Way fund- M.D., FACC BUSINESS SERVICES could never make enough to feed By Jackie Hammond Dr. Don Brooks, i|zation or an angiogram. This is a fast, safe and easy way g growing popularity of women's Me." And, of course, each of Monthly Accounting & Bookkeeping ed agency. EQUIP. & BAIT us. My friends are all on the Whew! Thank you for making is pleased to announce the opening of his g to diagnose this disease, and it can be done as an clubs: "They play a significant these numbers were performed TAX SERVICES Livetait, fishing tackle; SHARON YGDER street-some of them are dead, or role in preparing women for the in the costume of the country, this a great spring season. The | outpatient. Kenneth L. Sutton bikes, mowers, chain saws 7618 Red Arrow Hwy. in jail. pace is slowing and we're Inew CARDIOLOGY PRACTICE | In this case the patient lies on a table, with a camera part they are to take in civic Mabel's church meant a great P.O. Box 296. Watervliet, Ml 49098 SALES, SERVICE & PARTS 44 TO ADVERTISE IN Phone (616) 463-7211 Fax 463-7154 Watervliet 463-5249 0ne day I look around and back to a more relaxed above his chest. Though it can be done from the arm it's life," it said. (Remember, they deal to her. Her grandfather, 53804 C.R. 687 621-4791 just walked out. Started hitch THE TRI-CITY RECORD ^environment. located at Suite 400, iji usually done from the leg, in which case a small area of % were just getting the vote at this Eaton Branch, had mortgaged ATTORNEY 1 mile north of Hartford PHARMCY hiking and a guy let me off here. I : CaU 463-N-E-W-S lime.) "This General Federation his farm to raise $2,500 to begin We're even keeping up with | the top of the right leg is numbed briefly with a small F. Ronald Postelli SHOPS walked into town until I came to the latest trends by having a Medical Park Dr., in of Women's Clubs is developing a the Congregational Church in the Salvation Army, where they I amount of a local anesthetic agent and a small tube is strong sense of sisterhood and Lawrence; and she, with her new Web site: y | placed in the artery, through which a series of long, thin j Attorney At Law BELFY took me in. I'm enrolling in high http://www.limberlost the Specialty Clinic eamwork. Rich and poor, col- father Eaton and family, belong- ij: tubes (catheters) are inserted and advanced to the heart 170 N. Main Street ACCURATE school now, and I want an educa- i nursery.com Custom ^Flaming,

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Page 6 The Tri-City Record June 10,1998 no visitation. Arrangements their favorite design on Saturday green light from Coloma were by Hutchins Funeral Home, as part of the "Viewers' Choice" < Watervliet. Memorials may be ballot judging. This year the Board of Ed. for election S'li-Citu c. ObiluaUes made to the Humane Society of members will be able to vote for s VIC'S PIZZA ; < Berrien County or to Animal Aid "My Favorite Quilt" in the four By Cliff Stevens which would run for 25^ years, VIOLA E. CR1SMAN Church of Benton Harbor, of of Cass County. size categories. Ribbons will be The Coloma Board of Educa- would require a 3.25-mill debt is PROUD TO PRESENT: * Viola E. Crisman, 93, of Benton which she was a member. The Mrs. Pallas was bom April 8, placed on winning quilts for view- tion, at its June 8 meeting, gave retirement levy. The proposal * 1917, in Benton Harbor. She had ing on Sunday. Harbor, formerly of Metropolis family received friends in the its approval to a preliminary seeks to get voter approval for a * - OHttuai * and Villa Ridge, Illinois, died church parlor after the service. worked for Midway Florist in A special exhibit in the antique qualification application for the multipurpose room addition to Watervliet for several years. room of 1930s quilts will take * Tuesday, June 2,1998, at her resi- Cremation has taken place and district's building projects of $8.7 Coloma Elementary School, four dence. burial: of ashes was in North Survivors Include: a son. Dale visitors back in time. There will million and a 1.5-mill tax levy for new classrooms added to Wash- * * Graveside services were held Shore Memory Gardens, Hagar (Nancy) Pallas of Dowagiac; two be demonstrations showing all (fatcenfo in ttie 'PanA" % a building and site fund. ington Elementary School, along * at 3 p.m. Monday, June 8, at Shores. Arrangements were by grandchildren; and two great- methods of quilt making, includ- Both proposals are slated to go with four classrooms being built ing cutting out pieces by tem- * J Cairo City Cemetery, Villa Dey-Florin Chapel, Florin grandchildren. She was preceded before School District voters dur- at the same site of a 1937 building Senict Ridge. Kerley & Starks Funeral Funeral Service, St. Joseph. in death by: her husband, Leo; plate or rotary cutting, applique- ing a special September 28 elec- which will be demolished. Up- Home, St. Joseph, was in charge Memorial donations may be and her parents, James and Vi- ing, piecing, and quilting by both tion. dating other school buildings, hand and machine. Visitors can of the arrangements. Memorials made to the Peace Temple Uni- vian (Koop) Atkinson. The $8.7 million bond issue. with the exception of the Ad- * ELY PARK -t may be made to Watervliet Free ted Mfethodist Church, Michigan browse through the Merchant ministration Building, would also WALT WENDZEL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT...Bill * Methodist Church or to Gideons Heart Association, or to the JANICE K. STRAWBRIDGE Mall downstairs and the Boutique be performed under the bond DOWNTOWN HARTFORD Spaulding, President of the Watervliet Lions Club, presents j}- International. Humane Society. Janice K. Strawbridge, 39, of upstairs, which offer quilted issue. Benton Harbor, formerly of Col- items plus the club's "Patchwork Amanda Terri Eftink with the $1,000 Walt Wendzel Memorial She was bom September 6, Mrs. Elson was bom March 3, MARCH FOR CHRlST...An estimated 125 Christians partici- Coloma Library Another portion of the issue, ti- WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT 7PM * 1904, in Tomato, Arkansas. She 1914, in Greenwood, Mississippi. oma, died Thursday, June 4,1998, Potluck" cookbook for sale. Ven- pated in Sunday afternoon's "Celebration For Christ" march totaling $1.6 million, would be Scholarship. Amanda is the daughter of David and Kate Ef- operated a farm with her late She was a registered nurse and at Lakeland Medical Center, St. dors will come from Illinois, In- through the Coloma downtown business district. The march Summer earmarked to develop a new ath- ttek. husband, Roy Crisman, in Villa retired from Memorial Hospital, Joseph. diana, and Michigan. was sponsored by the Coloma Salem Evangelical Lutheran The Watervliet Lions Club also donated $125 toward the fire- -I letic complex east of Coloma Ridge. He preceded her in death St. Joseph, in 1979, after 22 years The funeral service was held at Two raffles will be held, with a Church. Following the march, participants gathered at the Reading Club High School. prevention program for WatervUet PubUc Schools. in 1982. of employment. She also did 1 p.m. on Monday, June 8, at the portion of the proceeds going to a church for fellowship and refreshments. The 1.5-mill levy would raise (Joe Cheshire photo) * < Survivors include: a daugh- volunteer work with the Red Fairplain Chapel, Florin Funeral local charity as well as toward (Cliff Stevens photo) starts $301,519 the first year and be used £ < ter, Florence (Herbert) Fair- Cross and the Soup Kitchen. Service, Benton Harbor, where the education of the public on the By Cliff Stevens to maintain School District * < banks of Benton Harbor; sons- Survivors include: three friends called from 3 to 7 p.m. art of quilt making: a Fabric miles north on Red Arrow High- The Summer Reading Club at buildings. Peach Bake-Fest slated rs — Mary Lou Elson of Sunday evening. Burial was in Raffle which will award one win- way (take 1-94, Exit 16). Tour Coloma Public Library is in full * William (Jean) Crisman of da ^Pens, pencils & In another area, the Board set * Metropolis and James (Doro- Do rs Grove, Illinois, Clare Lakeshore-Hagar Cemetery, ner with 50 yards of fabric and buses, school groups, and swing and will run through Monday, June 22, at 7 p.m. for * FREE CONCERTS * two winners with 25 yards each; organizations are welcome. for Glad-Peach Festival thy) Crisman of Dahinda, Il- (Dewlgutlin of St. Joseph, and Hagar Township. Memorials August 8. Signups for the popular holding its 1998-99 budget hearing * BEGINNING JUNE 24TH * Joan (Greg) Condon of Dearborn may be made to the family. "Grandma's Favorite Quilt," a For more informatlan about paJs plinteJ with iiummer club can be made at the linois; 22 grandchildren; 57 to mrtude a proposed property Applications for the Coloma Park, 126 N. Church Street in Col- Bring your friends, your lawnchairs and enjoy! great-grandchildren; and 32 Heights; one sister, Pat Rich- Janice was bom November 3, snowball and nine-patch design this show, or a complete list of library. tax millage rate and a hearing on Glad-Peach Festival 1998 Peach oma. What should you bake? Cof- mire eon Ocala, Florida; one 1958, in Manistique, Michigan, made by members using 1930s 1998 special events, contact: Dol- Complete club rules can be ob- * great-great-grandchildren. She ijou\ name at the the use ioi) Durant funds. The Bake-Fest, sponsored by Bit of feecakes, cookies, muffins, pies, Co-Sponsored by; Kellogg Hardware was preceded in death by: a foster- lister, Delores Steinke of She graduated from Coloma High reproduction fabrics. The draw- ly Krieger, Cook Energy Infor- tained at the signup. hearing itrill be held in the media Swiss Pastry Shop and North cakes, shortcakes, etc. Trophies 0 J}- *• grandson, Ronnie Fairbanks, in Sodu^;' four grandchildren— School in 1978 and was a friend of ings will be Sunday between 4:30 mation Center, Bridgman, Michi- ^Fxi-City ^RecolJ Beginning June 17, the library center of Coloma Junior High Berrien Senior Center, will soon and ribbons will be awarded, ^ O FlRSr FAMRIC\Bank and 5:00 p.m. Winners do not gan: 1-800-548-2555. Ic ' 1965; a great-grandson; and four Anay'GDndon of Canton, Bill Con- the Fairplain Assembly of God will conduct a "Film Festival" School, .c^r) be available. Applications may For more information, contact Hartford Cinema * sisters. doo of Ojesterton, Indiana, Mar- Church in Benton Harbor and need to be present to win. every Wednesday morning from In other areas, the Board ac- be picked up starting July 1 and Chairman Mary Ann Cordaro or * The Cook Energy Information 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. through * •b ni f ftiifip) Crowder of Water- also of the Volinia Baptist Church cepted Uie resignation of Eliza- ending July 24 at North Berrien Co-Chairman Debbie Ziemke, Amerigas MARY FERRIS DENT vliet, and Bobbie Husek of in Volinia. Center, an American Electric July 29. The film festival is open beth Walker, who oversaw the Senior Center, Bit of Swiss North Berrien Senior Center, ^ Hartford Chiropractic Clinic * m Mary Ferris Dent of Pinellas Kalamazoo. She was preceded in Survivors include: her parents, Power service, is located 3^ to youngsters three years of age district's preschool program Pastry Shop, Deli By The Park, P.O. Box 730, Coloma, MI 49038; >ark, Florida, formerly of Ste- death' by: "her husband, Glenn, in Edmund John and Kathryn (Rug- and above. since its start. Walker is moving Coloma Public Library, and Col- or call 4684212 or 468-3366. ille, died Saturday, May 30, 1979; and her sister, Margaret gles) Strawbridge of Benton Har- The library's Story Hour ended to ^Traverse City, according to oma City Hall. i* 1998, in Pinellas Park. Hill. bor; her grandmother, Genevra June 10. school officials. The contest will be held on Fri- W' t A chapel service was held at 11 Ruggles of Manistique; two bro- day, August 7, at Deli Bv The^ « a.m. on Saturday, June 6, at BERDENE CONKLIN FRITZ there — E. John (Shirley) Straw- Chapel Hill Cemetery in Grand Berdene Conklin Fritz, 85, of bridge of Eau Claire and Rodney OPEN 9.- . * Rapids. Memorials may be sent Hartford, died Monday, June 1, L. (Ruth) Strawbridge of Hart- « to St. Petersburg Christian 1998, at Borgess Medical Center, ford; a sister, Debra A. (James) Welcome to • f Assembly Building Fund, 6006 Kalamazoo. Fitz of Decatur; and several « 114th Terrace North, Pinellas Funeral services were held at nieces and nephews. She was RUS Ministries J BULLETIN BOARD Park, FL 33565. 11 a.m. Friday, June 5, at Calvin preceded in death by her niece, A. RUS Ministries "R U Saved" S Amanda Lee Strawbridge, in is a ministry of testimonies by w , Call 463-N-E-W-S or Fax 463-U-F-A-X She was bom December 27, Funeral Home, Hartford. Burial commercial & residential tryan Zwar, owner operator 4 1936, in Big Rapids, Michigan, was held in Riverview Cemetery, 1981. thatching - spring cleaning SUNDAYS bom-again Christians from every • She was a former Berrien County St. Joseph. Visitation was held weekly lawn service walk of life. Women, men, young ZWAR EXCAVATING $ Court Administrator, former from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the WYLEY adults, and even children are John Lamoreaux Watervliet ACE Hardwarel I rush Chopping, Rototilling, Loader Service, "U" HIGGINBOTTOM JR given an opportunity to share ^ Laminating tS employee of the Pinellas News in funeral home, with an Eastern Driveway Wyley Higginbottom Jr., 65, of their wonderful experience of^ Florida, as well as several firms Star service by Benevolence Grading, in Grand Rapids; and was a Chapter #256. Memorials may be Watervliet died Thursday, June 468-5531 how their lives were changed, ^ 343 N Main St 463-5461 Posthoie thermal lamination spoblallsta. member of St. Petersburg Chris- made to the Eastem Star, of 4,1998, at his residence. after they received Jesus Christ Digging, business cards to posters, 1.5 to 10 mil, « tian Assembly. which she was a lifetime mem- The funeral service was held at mobUe 930-4205 as their Lord and Savior. We are competitively priced, fast turnaround i Survivors include: her mother, ber. 11 a.m. Monday, June 8, at encouraged in Matthew 10:32 to i Hauiing... Dirt, Gravel, Sand by the yard 4 Beatrice Norris of Grand Mrs. Fritz was bom June 28, Davidson Chapel, Florin Funeral share our testimony, "If anyone ^ 457 Butternut St., Watervliet call (616) 463-8889 for more Information Rapids; her son, Michael Dent, 1912, in Hartford Township, the Service, Coloma, where friends declares publicly that he belongs . ask about our quantity dlsounts KASEY OLIEKAN...i8 the recipient of the Coloma Education and his wife, Jo, of Stevensville; daughter of Chancey and Suz- called from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, to Me, I will do the same for him • . (616) 463-5556 ( her daughter, Anita Rosenthal anne (Spencer) Conklin. She was Burial was in North Shore Association Scholarship for 1998-99. Kasey plans on going to before my Father in Heaven." ® -k. & and her, husband. Bill; grand- owner and operator of the former Memory Gardens, Hagar Shores, Ricks College in Idaho and ma]or in elementary education. Guest speakers, special music, % Kastfy Is the^mghter ofJDick and Kathy Oliekan of Coloma. praise and worship, prayer, ^ Authorized % sons ^ Paul, Brad and Christo- Berdene's Beauty Shop in Hart- Memorials may be made to South HUFFMftN'S /VUJFFMMrS RETAIL DEALER STORE 14 TICKETS ON SALE NOwfl CEA Presldtntlflrta Dflffielfy presents a chMc^in flie ammmt relreshments, and fellowship will ^ $ pher Privett and James Rosen- fordandattended Keeler General Haven Area Bospire/*" T.V, A APPLIANCE HOME F0RNISHI.NG5 56153 M51 Soutti thai of Watervliet; grand- Baptist Church in Keeler. Junior was bom April 19,1933, of 1500 to Kasey Oliekan. make blessed evenings. Free-will 25 BEECHWOOD SI/ 1 EAST MAIN ST Dowagiac. Ml 49047 5 offerings will be received. (• JOHN FOX daughters — Jamie and Megan Survivors include: a beloved in Leachville, Arkansas, He iU- HARTFORD / HARTF0RC « Dent; a brother, Joseph Norris, and best friend, Robert Dunse of retired from Kaywood in Benton SUMMER SCHEDULE 1998 • SHARON FOX June 12--Gary and Marva % 621-3720, or/ 621-4473 and his wife, Gerda, of Jackson- Coloma; a daughter. Sue (Randy Harbor with 40 years of service "Happiness, 1 have discovered, ville, Florida; a sister, Janet Blankenship) Laws of Kalama- as Maintenance Supervisor. He Ripley; m 468-3720 / •* is nearly always a rebound rrzi Nink of Grand Rapids; nieces— zoo; a son, Terry (Anita Lewis) was a U.S. Army veteran of July 10-Greg and Julie Drown; Tel 616-782-1953 GREATER V/flER/UET August 14-Youth Night, Officer Service 800-473-7247 e Debbie Johnson, Nancy Howard, Fritz of Hartford; grandchildren World War II and a member of from hard work."—iwh,,.™,., RENT TO OWN' or 'CASH i CARRY' Jeff Enders. Parts 800-366-7278 « Catherine Brant, and Becky —Bob (Mary), Ken, Shawn, Ter- the Coloma American Legion » All rallies begin at 7:00 p.m. Drew; and nephews — Paul and ry, Jimmy, Ronnie, Amy, Lana, Post 362. > and will be held at New Harvest ftoniTXrTD CITTCD . Survivors include: two daugh- Jim Nink. She was preceded in and Earnest; and a great- WESTERN TERRACE For the family values of Watcrvliei Church of Watervliet, Michigan. ^Unll Itri Oil ICn death by her father, Basil "Bay" granddaughter, Jessica. She was ters — Lori (Pejry) Williams of come to Western Terrace. « CaU 983-0011 The church is located one mile ? Services Norris, in 1991. preceded in death by: her hus- Hartford and DeAnna (Steve) Automotive s band. Earnest; and her parents. Eisen of Watervliet; four grand- north of Watervliet on M-140. For more information, call Roy w {; children; his mother, Rosella SBT ^SB DORCAS ELSON Harrington Jr. at (616 ) 751-5267. (J) « Dorcas Elson, 84, of St. Joseph, WARREN L. "BUD" HARRIS Higginbottom: two brothers- Loving Care For Pets. Plants and CarCareCenter £ formerly of Benton Harbor, died Warren L. "Bud" Harris, 83, of Claude (Rose Marie) Higginbot- Home In Your Absence. lhaNmfG«wa*ndAulofnc*»JmK» 6 Monday, June 1, 1998, at Lake- St. Joseph died Tuesday, June 2, tom of Watervliet and James P Complete Automotive Specialist land Medical Center, St. Joseph. 1998, at Gilead Elder Care, St. (Carol) Higginbottom of Hemet, * 7033 Red Arrow Hwy « Services were held at 11:30 Joseph. California; a sister, Paulette Devine to run SUSAN BAKER P.O. Box 868 616^ 468-4252 Coloma, Ml 49038 Tavern Coloma. Ml 49038 Thomas Gettig « a.m. on Sunday, June 7, at the Funeral services were held at (James) Lynch of Watervliet; a (616) 468-7378 616) 468-3479 Fax Owner Peace Temple United Methodist 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at half sister, Connie Denney Prof- Food & Spirits for 79th District | & Boyd Funeral Home, Bridgman. fier, and a half brother, Ronnie 206 N. Paw Paw St., Coloma 4684681 House of | Burial was in Graceland Ceme- Denney, both of Bangor; former OPEN TIL 8 P.M. THURSDAYS Stntaf M* tery, Bridgman. Visitation was wife and still a loving friend, Representatives WMCK (WREN I SITOOWIS) held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednes- Karen K. Higginbottom; and a L The Friendly Addition MUIFUT • MUMM day at the funeral home. Memor- close and caring friend, Phyllis Michael Devine is announcing l -m mim UMCM his intention to run for the 79th i John's Stereo Inc. HOB irocums « ials may be made to North Lin- Kling. He was preceded in death welcomes the following 08859 M-140, South Haven Catering Service MSTOSMU N CHINA SUVKf coin Baptist Church, of which he by his father, Wyley Higginbot- District House of Represents- , C tives seat which will, because of • row Ait OCCASION* a ANY till OROU* was a member; Hospice at tom Sr., in 1984. Complete Home Entertaimnent • CANRV OUT AMD OtUVIRV •IRVICI FOR f: Hutchins Funeral Home term limits, be available this* • WIDCNMOt • RIUNIONt a •UtINIBf rUNCTIONt Home; or Gilead Elder Care. entertainment for June! 11 year. He ran for this position in • SptciaUdni In Ethnk Foods • Cwtom tallflt 209 S. Main St., WatervUet Mr. Harris was bom May 22, Systems... Hitachi TV & VCR • WIFood M* From kritch • FU-^W BmI. Hun wir Twtey Regional quilt 1990 and 1992 and is confident that < 463-3811 1915, in New Richmond, Michi- FRIDAY, 1UNE 12, & SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Car Alarms, Remote Auto Start, installed • Hmwu* CM* t SMUI* • likf Stab I Skrtap Mi he can add to his previous sup- ( gan, to the late James and Bessie club to display 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.features AI Giganti & Loportersu , friends, and acquain- 4915 RIVERSIDE RD. Harris. He had lived in this area j i* 4. ( COLOMA 849-0693 COURTEOUS SERVICE IN tances through an honest and ac- all his life. He retired as a meat 1 John Kuhn 616 637-1994 A DIGNIFIED MANNER new ana mstone tive primary campaign to be con- cutter from Jewel Tea Company ^ 1 eluded in August. ROLAND T. HUTCHINS, Director in 1970. e FRIDAY, JUNE 19, & SATURDAY, JUNE 20Devin e has been a member of i Survivors include: a daughter, For all your real estate needs, call Wanda! e the community for many years. Artis (Bill) Bloom of Monument, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. features "What About Bob" ( • Cook Center He feels that his 30-plus years in Wanda Lltaker Colorado; a son, James Harris of 500 0 REALTOR* * a 5 oo law enforcement, education, and St. Joseph; two stepsons — Paul Quilt Show GRI w service to the community will 6 Noack of St. Joseph and David 200 1 FRIDAY, JUNE 26, & SATURDAY, JUNE 2enabl7 e him to continue the long June 13-14 ujatervl COOPER - CARLSON Tala Real Estate Noack of Coloma; seven grand- record of service by Mr. Stacey, children; five stepgrandchil- The Berrien Towne and Coun- HEATING & AIR CONOMONING. INC. CALVIN FUNERAL HOME 100 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. features AI Giganti & Loanud Mr . Brackenridge. 6964 JERICHO ROAD 6588 Red Arrow Highway 8 E. Main St., Hartford dren; eight great-grandchildren; try Quilters have pieced together STEVENSVILLE. MICHIGAN 49127 While he firmly supports the Coloma, Michigan 49038 and a brother. Homer Harris of an exciting 15th annual Quilt Business (616) 468-7901 6214101 '50 school finance reform enacted' Ashland, Montana. He was pre- Show entitled "Looking Back: 24 HR ANSWERING . Home (616) 463-7362 11 with the support of Represen- € ceded in death by: his wife, 1930s Remembered." The show this Friday, June 12, Tbg Friendly BRIDGMAN SERVICE STEVENSVILU Pager (616)332-8237 tative Brackenridge, Devine will 465-3264 429-3507 429-3507 Voice Mail (616) 934-4207 Helen Marie, on May 17, 1994; will be held Saturday, June 13, 6 actively be looking for refine- 7126 Red Arrow Hwy., Coloma 468-8113 and a sister. Hazel Keller, on Ju- and Sunday, June 14, from 10 Etch Offlc* Is IndtpenOentfy Owr*d And Optnled (£l e ments to that initiative. Special1 LEONARD FUNERAL HOME ly 14,1992. a.m. to 5 p.m. (Michigan time) at 10 • 222 E. St. Joseph, Lawrence the Cook Energy Information education, adult education, and I TICKETS PASTA school transportation are among e 674 8131 Center. Admission is FREE. DO^ATiO^S the areas he believes need addi- e ARDATH E. PALLAS Visitors can view two floors of tional review and consideration. (616)428-9434 Pa* (616) 465-4632 RECORD PRINTING Ardath E. Pallas, 81, of Dowa- quilted items made by the 100- « Additionally, he would like to be (Johnson Graphics) giac, formerly of Watervliet, plus member club. Among the 1 e instrumental in effecting change P.O. BOX 7 FLORIN died Sunday, June 7,1998, at Lee displays will be this year's LINE and reducing the state paper 6 FUNERAL SERVICE Memorial Hospital, Dowagiac. member "challenge" to create 138 NORTH MAIN upstairs at the Friendly Addition workload in family farming, law e Graveside services were held an original design based on the WATERVUET. Ml 49098 DAVIDSON CHAPEL enforcement, court reform, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at theme, "Would Grandma Recog- THE FIREPLACE SHOPPE GEORGE L. c 249 E. Center St., Coloma features 6 different sauces employment, and services to Watervliet Cemetery. There was nize This?" Visitors can vote for iuy your DUCK RACE tickets at thet Complete Line of Fireplaces and Accessories JOHNSON e 468-3181 senior citizens. PRINTER (616) 463-6397 • A I • •• • •• •• • H 5360 Red Arrow Hwy. Stevensville, Ml 49127 t 4 different pastas.... Mike Devine, wife Margaret, 7126 Red Arrow Hwy.. Coloma 468-8113 FAX (616) 4*3-8329 • Private property was the Watervliet Harding's, Tri-City Record ALL YOU CARE TO EAT! and daughters Sandi, Patricia a and Julia reside in St. Joseph original source of freedom. ONE LOW PRICE! INCLUDES SALAD BAR!Township . It still is." ""Walter Lippmann "Setting Standards for Excellence Trade Winds Antiques, or from anyv In Professional Care" WESTERN TERRACE For the family values ofWaicrvlict A Golden Rule Home iCall 983-0011 comc to Western Tcrracc. Watervliet Busmess Assoc. member^ It W" i

Page 8 The Tri-City Record June 10.1998 Hartford Community Calendar Middle School Your "Kute" Kids... June 10,1998 The Ti+Clty Record Ptge 9 "Student of the Week" Congratulations to Matt Olds, Your Tri-City Area this week's "Student of the Week" at Hartford Middle School. He is the son of Mark and Linda Olds. f

KUTE KIDS...From the left are Cortney (4), Jennifer (IVi), Brianna (2%), and Brooke (3Vi) Edmonds. Cortney and Jennifer are the daughters of Tim and Christine Ed- monds of Sister Lakes. Brianna and Brooke are the daughters of Dave and Michelle Edmonds of Hartford. WMS DELANEY MATH AWARDS...At the annual "Celebrate Success" evening, Proud "Nana" and "Papa" are Dale and Jeanne Stanley. James Butler, Annette Arendt, and Jack VanAntwerp were recognized as outstand- ing math students at Watervliet Middle School. Congratulating them is Mrs. Susan Matt's favorite class is math Share a photo of your "Kute Kids" with your friends, neighbors, Grear, seventh-grade math teacher. James is the son of Tina Schultz and Jim and he enjoys playing basket- and relatives who read the Tri-City Record. Make sure you write your Butler, Annette Arendt is the daughter of Tadeusz and Jadwiga Arendt, and Jack is ball, baseball, and football. The kids' names on the back of the picture and include any other infor- the son of David and Carole VanAntwerp. person he most admires is his mation about it you'd like to see in the paper, including mom and Hi dad, and his favorite food is piz- dad, grandma and grandpa, and so on. Send the photo to the Tri- OtOf Head Start za. City Record, P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, Ml 49098. Pick up the photo Besides his parents, Matt's after it appears in the paper or include a stamped, self-addressed taking fall Class of 1988 at family includes a brother and sister, Jamin and Lindsay. He envelope and we'll mail it back to you. enrollment CHS planning also has a dog. FRKNDLY Ten years from now. Matt sees applications 10-year reunion; himself as a carpenter. Head Start is now taking ap- it plications for fall enrollment. needs addresses i Wl Hartford Welcomes you to the -i'' Members of Coloma High Tri-County Head Start, a feder- ! COMMUNITY i ally funded preschool program, School's Class of 1988 will gather i is accepting applications for the on Saturday, August 15, for their i 1998-99 school year. Children 10-year reunion. Coloma must be three before December Organizers are still seeking Paw Paw Lake j CALENDAR ! )dj 1,1998, and cannot be eligible for many class members. Please Sponsored as a community service by kindergarten. call Cheryl (Wilson) Braford at Golf Club $ Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill Families must be low-income. (616) 679-4560 or Tim Myers at THURSDAY WOMEN'S v Send Community Calendar listings to: Tri-City Record, Box Recruiters will be in the area (616 ) 657-2616 if you know the LEAGUE . 97, Watervliet, MI 49098; or fax to (616 ) 463-8329. Listings, Watervliet throughout the summer. Call whereabouts of any CHS Class of JUNE 4, 1998 |must be renewed weekly; deadline is noon Mondays. ' i 1-800-792-0366 for an application. 1988 graduate. FRONT NINE: Low Gross- For further information, con- Elsie Klug, 48; Low Net-Tod IsmmMmmmmmmms i tact Julie Blanchard, Family Mueller, 26; Low Putts-Edith v Wednesdays through July 29, 10:30- must preregister w/Marine Division, Services Assistant Manager. Weber, 14; Birdies-Elsie Klug on g 11:30 a.m., FILM FESTIVAL, Coloma (616) 983-7141, extension 7255; have i iPens, pencils #6; Chip-Ins-Betty Hand on ^4; ^ Public Library, for 3 years & up. Signup your Social Security Number. Special Event-Betty Hand and S for the Summer Reading Club (through i For ALL your pads p'linteJ with Tod Mueller. ^ August 8) is now going on also. Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m., PAW PAW BACK NINE: Low Gross- LAKE ASSOC. MEETS. Thelen Hall of St. i local news yoWi name at the Doris Zech and Betty Strouse, v Wednesday, June 10, 7-8:30 p.m., "IN- Joseph Catholic Church. Watervliet. subscribe to the both with 58; Low Net-Char | VESTMENT RISKS," seminar sponsored •P^H ' by Stevensville Office of Edward Jones Saturday. June 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., RED i Blough, 34; Low Putts-Joan Fox, MEGAN SULLIVAN...a 4th- Tri-City Record ^li-City ^Recold & Women's Resource Center at Lake CROSS CLASSES (Adult CPR, Infant & * 16; Special Event-Joan Fox, Michigan College. Benton Harbor. Call Child CPR, and Basic First Aid), spon- $ grade student from Woodside Call 463-6397 Leola Wendzel, and Betty Elementary will be compet- Denise Thomas at (616) 927-8100, ext. sored by Van Buren County Chapter of " Strouse. 5206, for more information and to American Red Cross. 19 S. Center St., .... THURSDAY, JUNE 11 th ing in July in Montreal, i register. Hartford. Three classes. $35; any two June 1 itn \ 6:00 p.m. CARNIVAL, RIDES AND FOOD BOOTHS OPEN Canada, for the title of Inter- classes. $28. You must register by 2 national Jr. Miss Hawaiian Wednesday, June 10. 7:00-8:30 p.m., p.m. Thursday, June 11, by calling I Tropic. In April, Megan com- & "WOMEN IN INVESTING" WORKSHOP 1-888-621-6456. raDAY. J WE 11tts I \ C) j l ill li :j i ' Aj An enchanting array thru NOON - • CARNIVAL RIDES, FOOD BOOTHS OPEI peted in Romulus and earned x SERIES, "Gainiiig ' ftntrol of Your i ..m.o (J-.m.K f snul .vj lo sltti vlt ' of colors and patterns. "ISL m 1 the title of Michigan Jr. Miss ^ Finances," Resource Center, Saturday, June 13,10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. BINGO Hawaiian Tropic and will • Quilted clothing y Lake MicfngannDollege, Benton Harbor. STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SALE, spon- June I' .1998 6 There is no charge, but seating is 6:30 p.m. YOUTH PARADE & PHOTO SESSION represent the state of Michi- • Vendors sored by American Red Cross, Van ^ limited. Call Denise Thomas. LMC's Buren County Chapter, at Ely Park in i "1-94" Exit 46 W/MASCOTS gan and the City of Hartford • Demonstrations js Director of Student Life, (616) downtown Hartford. 1 • Fabric raffle 7:00 - 7:55 p.m. BLUES BAND - "SHAKY GROUND in Montreal. * 927-8100, ext. 5206, to register. i Downtown Hartford, • Antique room The international competi- i Saturday, June 13, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. R&B BAND . "SOUP KITCHEN" • Boutique corner l tion will be held at the 0 Thursday (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) & Friday (9 p.m., BOOK SALE, held in conjunction Michisan 9:00 - 11:30 p.m. TOP 40 ROCK BAND - "UNDERTOW" • Merchant Mall ft a.m.-4 p.m.), June 11 & 12. ANNUAL Sheraton in Montreal with the with Strawberry Festival, Hartford i FOOD BOOTHS AND RIDES kickoff dinner being held at • Vote for your favorite quilt ^ RUMMAGE SALE, Hartford United Public Library, 15 Franklin Street. the Cosmodome, a futuristic Raffle for a new, handcrafted 8 Methodist Church. "Grandma's Favorite Quilt" space camp. Megan will be Saturday, June 13,1-5 p.m.. VFW POST 1 Thursday-Sunday, June 11-14, STRAW- 6803 OPEN HOUSE, Red Arrow High- SATURDAY, JUNE 13th seated at this event with con- Q BERRY FESTIVAL, Hartford. way, east of Watervliet. The public is testants from other countries 8 invited; refreshments will be served. such as Mexico and South Cook Energy Information Center ^ Friday, June 12. for boys and 6/22 & SCHEDULE OF EVENTS $ 6/25 for girls, PHYSICALS FOR WATER- Saturday & Sunday. June 13 & 14,10 Africa. This competition is Saturday - Sunday, June 13 -14,10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7:00-noon PANCAKE BREAKFAST sponsored by the makers of 5 VLIET MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH a.m.-5 p.m. (Michigan time), QUILT Admission FREE. AMiRKAN (HIGH SCHOOL) Hawaiian Tropic suntan pro- s ELfCTRfC SCHOOL ATHLETES, at Coloma Medical SHOW, Cook Energy Information POWER Center. You must call 468-6430 for Center, 3^ miles north on Red Arrow 1-94 Bridgman, Ml Exit 16. 3-1/2 miles north on Red Arrow Highway. 8:00 a.m. STRAWBERRY WALK & RUN ducts. Title winners will be your free appointment only during Highway (take 1-94, Exit 16), Bridgman, i 800/548-2555 eligible to be seen in their pro- these dates. Michigan. Call Dolly Krieger at (HIGH SCHOOL) ducts advertising. 1-800-548-2555 for more information. * 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. STREET HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Megan is 10 years old and Friday. June 12,5:00-7:30 p.m., SWISS i SUNDAY, JUNE 14th enjoys NASCAR racing, bowl- STEAK DINNER, Riverside United Monday, June 15, through Saturday. 5 (HIGH SCHOOL) ing, and plays third base for Methodist Church, 4401 Fikes Rd., August 15, SUMMER READING PRO- ft 10:00 a.m. STREE r HOCKEY TOURNAMENT 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. ARTS & CRAFTS, FOOD BOOTHS, Riverside. Menu is Swiss steak, mashed the Marlins in the Hartford GRAM. Hartford Public Library. Call , UsingyourGasGrill Safely potatoes & gravy, vegetable, tossed 621-3408 for information. (HIGH SCHOOL) CARNIVAL RIDES BEGIN Recreational Council League. RECORD ADVERTISERS salad, rolls, dessert & beverage. Price • Always follow the gas manufacturer's instructions for assembly 10:00-10:45 a.m. CHURCH SERVICES AND GOSPEL SINGERS 11:00 a.m. HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT Megan would like to be a BRING YOUR LOCAL is by donation; carry-outs will be Tuesday. June 16. DEADLINE TO SIGN i and operation. If you have misplaced the grill manufacturer's set 11:00 a.m. CARNIVAL, RIDES & FOOD BOOTHS OPEN storm chaser and also an ac- NEWS TO YOU, PLEASE| available. UP FOR CITYWIDE RUMMAGE/GARAGE £ NOON - 10PM. BINGO tress. of instructions, contact them (or your grill dealer) to obtain SALE. Sale is Friday & Saturday. June ^ NOON-SiOO p.m. BINGO 1:00 p.m. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL PARADE She is the daughter of SHOP THEM FIRST! another set. Friday, June 12. 5:00-8:00 p.m.. COM- 18 & 19. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Stop in ' Edgar and Helen Sullivan of MUNITY STEAK FRY. Coloma Lions or call City Hall, 468-6606. so you may $ AND CAR SHOW • Many grill manufacturers recommend a thorough cleaning of the Community Center. 195 E. St. Joseph be added to the map of participating i. Hartford. PRINCE AND PRINCESS CROWNING grill once a year. Street. Coloma. Cost is $9.50 for NY residents in this free event. CARNIVAL AND FOOD BOOTHS 1:00 p.m. • The cylinder valve outlet must be plugged whenever the cylinder strip steak, baked potato, tossed salad, 3:00 p.m. HBA AUCTION dessert & beverage. Call 468-3959 or is not connected to the grill or being transported, unless it is a Tuesday, June 16. through Friday. June $ 468-5171 for advance ticket pur- 26. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Michigan time), v ALL FOUR DAYS! 4:30 p.m. PIE EATING CONTEST, BAKE OFF ^ quick connect type of cylinder valve. chases; tickets also will be available at CAROL & KATHRYN SHAHBA2 ART EX- S CONTEST & AUCTION The plug is an additional safety measure to hold in the propane the door. HIBIT, Cook Energy Information Center, v All Events In Ely P'ark Except Where Noted 8:30-11:30 p.m. TOP 40 BAND - "VOYEUR" if the handwheel is inadvertently opened. Quick connect cylinder j 1-94 Exit 16,3^ miles north on Red Ar- 8 Friday. June 12, 7 p.m., R U SAVED row Highway, Bridgman. Call Dolly ^ valves have an extra check valve so they do not require a plug. £ MINISTRY, featuring Gary and Marva Krieger at 1-800-548-2555 for more in- ^ #1 Choice in Protective caps are available for quick connect valves, however, £ Ripley, New Harvest Church of Water- formation. and should be used since they will keep the dirt or other vliet, one mile north of Watervliet on i M-140. Call (616) 751-5267 for more Thursday, June 18, 7:00 p.m.. CON- hannels America!! contaminants out of the outlet. information. ..COME TO HARTFORD CERT FEATURING "THE SWORD- * • Use your propane gas cylinder in an upright position. BEARERS," Midway Baptist Church. ^ J Best in Sports! Grills are designed to use propane vapor. Unless the cylinder is $ Saturdays, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25 Red Arrow Highway, between Coloma & 7 # upright, liquid can come out of the cylinder valve. Similarly, if for v and August 15, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Watervliet. Call Pastor Cowell at jl • Over 30 Premium $ ONE-DAY BOATING SAFETY CLASS, for 463-3195 for more information. some reason there is a leak in the cylinder valve, much less v 12-year-olds and older, Lawrence Fire Movie Channels j$ Department, Lawrence. There is no June 19-20. CITYWIDE AND JOIN IN ON propane will escape if the cylinder is upright. RUMMAGE » Up to 55 Pay-Per-View • DO NOT use gas grill indoors. C charge but preregistration is required. SALE, Coloma. § Call (616) 657-2006, ext. 229, and pro- DIRS CTV Movie Channels When propane burns, it uses up oxygen. If the grill is used X vide birthdate & Social Security Friday-Sunday. June 19-21, HAR- indoors, this can result in asphyxiation or carbon monoxide $ Number. Bring a sack lunch. BORFEST, Riverfront Park, South NOW FREE poisoning. Haven. Call the Convention & Visitors • DO NOT use gas grill close to the side of the house or structure 9 Saturday, June 13. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 Bureau, (616) 637-5252, for more in- ^ p.m., BOATER SAFETY COURSE, Paw formation. ^ 4 INSTALLATION! and never under any surface that will burn, such as a carport. Paw Lake Yacht Club. Coloma. You CALL 1-800-377-3130 If there is a fire due to a propane leak or flare up from grilling, the fire can be spread to combustible material close by or above. ?> Bloomingdale Communications Co., Inc. • DO NOT store a spare cylinder under or near the grill or in the E22gS|S5|^Taking Care of Your Disposal Needs a I y\ 101 W. Kalamazoo St., Bloomingdale, Ml 49026 garage, due to exposure to high temperatures. m • Credit Cards Accepted • I Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill i ^First lime subscribers only and activation required 13290 Hennessey Rd., Watervliet 463-5588 | through Bloomingdale Communications (Sjl) TOWN AND COUNTRY GAS Company. Inc. *OPEN: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.4:30 p.m.; $ * fc Saturday 7 a.m.-Noon AW • Coloma 468-6721 Page 10 The Til-City Record June 10.1998 Kids ana "kops" dancing, pranc- June 10,1998 The Tri-Clly Record Page 11 ing, and swinging their way Best of luck to these Strawberry Fest. STRAWBERRY through the nearly one-mile-long continued from page 1 route. Best of luck to these Strawberry Fest. on Thursday evening, when the Are you still hungry? Maybe Prince and Princess candidates!!! Four nominated as carnival rides open in Ely Park you should enter the pie eating along with the art and crafts and contest that will be held at 4:30 Prince and Princess candidates!!! food booths. Thursday will be p.m. If you like your strawber- Hartford Citizen "Buddy Night," where two peo- ries baked, the annual bake-off ple can ride for the price of one. contest will be held at the same Also, a discount coupon is avail- time; or maybe the auction of the of the Year able that will grant $1 off the delicious goodies is more your On June 11, Hartford will be April. They also have five grand- price of a bonus strip of tickets. style. "Voyeur," a top 40 band, having its sixth annual Citizen of children and one on the way. Action begins Friday at noon, will provide the entertainment to i the Year Banquet. Four of its Jewell genuinely cares about as the carnival and booths open round out the night as it will play outstanding citizens will be the workers at his metal finishing for the business of the day. The from 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. honored at this event. They are: business. One of his main con- annual youth parade and photo Sunday morning, the street Lyall Boothby, Jewell Mann, cerns is to be ab1*? to make a session is slated for 6:30 p.m. Fri- hockey tournament will recon- Mary Thomburg, and Jim Webb. place for each of . m. He also day. Music will be the order of vene at the High School. Ely These citizens have been there has a genuine concern for people, the day following that, with blues Park will again see church ser- for the community, giving of not only for their jobs but also band "Shaky Ground" taking to vices and gospel singers at 10 their time and energy as well as their housing. He has been buy- the new band stage on Maple a.m., while the carnival and 13. Kassidy Wilson 14. Emily J. McGrew 15. Taylor Pomeroy 16. Chelsea M. Payne Kim Meagher supplying jobs for many in the ing houses and renovating them Street at 7 p.m. That band will booths will reopen at 11 a.m. 1. Matthew Sells 2. Alexandria BurfiHd 3. Chris Robinson 4. Bradley Sanders Jr. Bonnie McGrew Marshall and Diana Pomeroy Rick and Dana Payne Steve and Denise Sells Nichoel and John Bu r field Chris and Tama Robinson Cheryl Johnson and area. as rental units. He makes sure duck out at 8 p.m. as the rhythm Bingo will round out this year's Bradley Sanders Sr. It is now time for the communi- they are properly repaired and and blues band "Soup Kitchen" festival, as the numbers are call- ty to tell them "thank you" for all very livable. He has also helped entertains until 9 p.m. After a ed, cards are marked, and the they have done and still do! They the lower income elderly to be short break, the top 40 rock band familiar winning refrain will be are all dinners! able to stay in their homes. "Undertow" will take to the heard from noon until 3 p.m. The banquet will be held Thurs- Mary Thomburg is married to stage from 9:30 p.m. until the A good time is promised to all day, June 11, at 7:00 p.m. at the George and they have three festival's 11:30 p.m. closing and, once again, the tireless Hartford Federated Church. Tic- grown children: George, Emma, Saturday morning, things get volunteers from the Hartford p kets are $9 for adults and $4.50 for and Janet. They also have six going early with a pancake Business Association have gone children; children under 4 years grandchildren. breakfast from 7 a.m. until noon overboard to make the annual old are free. For more informa- Mary has served as Secretary at the High School. The annual event bigger and better in Hart- tion, please call (616 ) 621-4980. on the Hartford Library Board Strawberry Walk and Run will ford, the City with a heart and The Mother's Club of Hartford since 1989 and is a member of kick off at 8 a.m. in front of the room to grow. nominated Lyall Emma Booth- "Friends of the Library.She is High School while a street hockey h! PR\t by. Her husband was Dr. Carl an active volunteer fund-raiser, tournament will be heating up in 1 Boothby. has served on the City Council the High School parking lot. 5. Brian Robert Owens 6. Andrew Jonathan Shaver 7. Matthew Rittase 8. Whittney Poe She has four children: Sharon from 1980-1988, has been a mem- The carnival and booths will be Robert and Tanya Owens Rosalba Sham Michelle Rittase Michele Marshall Grosse of Florida, Cheryl ber and Chairman of the Election in full swing in downtown Hart- 2 FREE 17. Raeanna Brumley 18. Aida Selina Maldonado 19. Alisha Wismer 20. Brittany Emery Boothby of Hartford, Carl n of Board since 1990, has been an ac- ford at 9 a.m. and the horseshoe GARAGE OR Maria Aranda Martha and Ismael Maldonado Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Wilkinson Tonya Mitchell Hartford, and Daryl DeHuff of tive member of the Hartford tournament will get under way at Lawrence. She also has five Business Association and the the same time. It's bingo for the YARD SALE grandchildren: Marc Grosse, Strawberry Festival for five sportsmen of lesser energy from Karen Grosse (deceased), Chris- years, and is also a willing par- noon until 10 p.m. also. tina Boothby, Karen Boothby, ticipant in the Hartford Beauti- At 1 p.m., the action will halt SIGNS! and Sara Thomas. fication Program. downtown as the annual Straw- with a paid garage or Lyall has contributed to the Jim Webb was nominated by berry Festival Parade gets under yard sale ad in the Hartford community through the the Hartford Lions Club for con- way. There will be floats, clowns. Tri-City Record... following: served on the School sideration as Citizen of the Year Board, served as President of the for 1998. Jim is married to Deb- $5.50 for 25 words or less. Q ^ o ^ Van Buren Nurses Association, bie and they have two children, served on the Industrial Board, Jared and Logan. 9. Nicole Weberg 10. Chelsey Lfnch 11. Cheyenne Hill 12. Sean Vann served on the committee that Jim taught mathematics and Scott and Sherry Weberg Jim and Tammy Lynch Samuel and Angela Hi! Sharon and Kuith Vann planned the Van Buren County computers in the Hartford school Skills Center (currently the Tech system for several years. He was Center), worked on blood drives, appointed head football coach 21. Grace Megan Vasquez 22. Jordan Marie Manners helped get Community Hospital and Athletic Director in the Abel and Cynthia Vasquez Mark and Christina Sanders in Watervliet started and worked 1988-89 school year. Under his Join us at the Hartford Strawberry Festival this weekend! as a non-salary scrub nurse, leadership, the Hartford Indians member of the original Hartford earned many Red Arrow Con- Mother's Club and Berrien Coun- ference titles, went to the Silver- Make your Hartford Welcome to Hartford ty Medical Asistants, and dome where the football team Strawberry Festival Special organized athletic physicals for won the state title one year, and Harding's Market your many years. was instrumental in making a WELCOME TO THE The Strawberry Run nomi- "new track" a reality. Have a wonderful time at nated Jewell Mann. His wife is Come and join in on Hartford's Strawberry Festival HQ Shirley and they have three sixth annual Citizen of the Year the Strawberry Festival... We're proud to be part STRAWBERRY CAPITAL children: Tammy, Duane, and Banquet on June 11. Enjoy a relaxing, delicious of the city with Heart. OF THE WORLD!!! r meal with us at the Have a great day at the FREE Spinal Screening Join us at the STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL CRYSTAL FLASH at Ely Park, Fri. & Sat. Hartford PANEL ROOM PIZZA SOFT DRINKS by Dr. Lofti of the new BEER WINE HOT DOGS RON-DOT FLORAL Stop in and say hi! Hartford Chiropractic Clinic Festival RESTAURANT 14 EAST STREET "you name it-complete deli" 6 W. Main St., Hartford 621-3800 this weekend! 61116 CR687 (Near the 1-94 Hartford exit 46) 621-3656 Play the Michigan Lottery & Big Game

Don't leave town without sampling our great strawberry snndaes & milkshakes! DOOROREGTinC We'll have Strawberry Donuts for the FRIENDLY AWARENESS ELECTRONIC RADAR" PETS STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Don't miss a minute of Strawberry Festival Special We invite you to Old-fashion the Strawberry Festival the best "little" .• • •••• Sundae GIANT There's fun for festival around full 12 Inches everyone & you too! 621 2316 601 N. CENTER STREET, HARTFORD Saturday only See You There!!! BETTEN FAMILY 99 We carry a full line of HARTFORD ELECTRIC PLUS thermometers, clocks, bird feeders, flags, yr-\ housewares, windsocks, gift items, etc. ^BATTERIES ^IRRIGATION PUMPS 60165 Country Road 687, Hartford • Please Call 616-621-0133 iller .-STARTERS ^ALTERNATORS Cross's Corner Molly's hermometer u south center st CYBER SOLUTIONS inc. ALL ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIRS ompany HARTFORD. Ml 49057 Quality Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers 209 N. Haver, Hattfoid 621-2791 Turnaround w OPEN: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday 1-94 &. Exit #46

* You're invited to the * GETTING TO KNOW YOU C'MON DOW A 'special our uests at Thank Y on WILL BE OUR PLEASURE ^ S to all the people who BEST TOWN * DURING THE HARTFORD ^ St aw berry Festival AID ONE COPIES worked to make this STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL! HOUR KELLOGG in Southwest Michigan M nCHELlIS FAX PHOTO year's Strawberry v», •» ARRET For your life, Festival a success" HARTFORD!!! AmeriGas Rite Aid's got it. HARDWARE CALVIN LEONARD Visit us at the America's Propane Company For all your hardware needs... FUNERAL HOME FUNERAL HOME 137 Prospect St., Hartford 302 W. Main St., Hartford WE'RE EXPANDING FOR YOU!!! H ARTFORD 621-4101 LAWRENCE 674-8131 Strawberry Festival! 525 E. MAIN ST., HARTFORD Gerald M. Birmele, owner Dale D. Leonard, mgr. 1-800-424-1965 621-6401 621-6400 Rx 621-3654 4 WEST MAIN STREET 61210 CR-687 AI 1-94 Ewt Phones - 621-4119 / 463^992 Page 12 The Tri-City Record June 10,1998 B. Coloma Joint Fire Board: The ad- provisions of Act 230 of the Public June 10,1998 The Tri-City Record Page 13 PUBLIC NOTICE Acts of 1972, as amended. ministrative board as organized and Copies of the Uniform Building Code, established under the Amended and ( BAINBRIDGE I f 'arxt _Jlk &- Public J lotices 1997 Edition, shall be kept in the of- Restated Joint Fire Department Spotts &L UutJoo), Jlews TOWNSHIP fice of the Township Clerk available Agreement made the Fourteenth WANT AD RATES WANTED CLAIMS NOTICE REGUIAR BOARD MEETINGS for inspection during business hours. (14th) day of July, 1997, by and bet- BUS DRIVER Independent Probate SYNOPSIS FOR The Building Official, to be appointed ween the City of Coloma, Michigan For want ads, lost & found, TRI-COUNTY HEAD START STATE OF MICHIGAN 5/4/98 & 6/1/98 by the Township Board, shall have and the Charter Township of Coloma, thank-yous, personals, etc. PROBATE COURT Bainbridge Township the duty to administer and enforce Michigan and any subsequent Now interviewing for full-time COUNTY OF BERRIEN May 4, 1998 the provisions of the Code. amendments or agreements made 1. All board members present. This amendment to be effective on thereto. from the $5.50 per ad of 25 words or less, positions beginning in mid-August. FILE NO. 97-0170-IE-G Openings available in Benton Har- Estate of Gloria A. Bennett, deceas- 2. Approved printing new zoning June 15,1998. C.,"Hazardous Material": Includes, jlq plus 10 cents per word over 25 bor area. ed, Social Security No. 385-76-4894. books. I hereby certify that the foregoing is but is not limited to, any chemical or words. Repeat same ad for $4.50, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 3. Approved Donald Sexton land divi- a true copy of an Ordinance adop- material that is a combustible liquid, PRESSBOX flammable gas, explosive, flam- plus 10 cents each extra word Requirements Your interest in the estate may be sion. ted by the Coloma Charter Township By Mike Leith 4. Approved setting .25* for copies of Board as above set out. mable, an organic peroxide, an oxi- over 25. barred or affected by the following: 18 yeari old, no points against The decedent, whose last known ad- township records. Dated: May 20,1998 dizer, pyrophoric, unstable reactive license, High School diploma, dress was 303 Chippewa, Benton Har- 5. Accepted proposal from Gerbel & CERTIFICATE OF THE TOWN- or water reactive chemical or Ad must be paid in advance. equivalent or Head Start Parent. bor, Michigan 49022, died January 7, Company for annual audit. SHIP CLERK: material or any other material deem- ed, by the Fire Chief based on his in- Watervliet girls bow Shelly Cartwright also receiv- AD DEADLINE IS NOON MONDAY 1997. 6. Approved the payment of all Each of the above Ordinances were Benefits Creditors of the deceased are notified outstanding bills. passed at a regular meeting of the formed judgment, to be an imminent out in regionals ed first team all-district honors Coloma Charter Township Board, hazard to life or property if released FOR SALE that all claims against the estate will Bainbridge Township The Watervliet girls varsity while Krystle Weeks and Amy during an incident. KING SIZE RECUNER-Ught • $7.60 per hour be forever barred unless presented to June 1, 1998 Berrien County, Michigan. The D. "Incident": That period of time softball team had its season Clark received second team all- brown, 1 year old, $150; white • Assistance in obtaining commer- the independent personal represen- 1. All board members present. meeting was held on May 20, 1998, from the first report of an actual or come to an abrupt halt last Satur- district honors. •wib dinette set w/leaf, 4 chairs & 2 mat- cial drivers license tative, Florence Bennett, 303 Chip- 2. Approved Jones Intercable Fran- with the following members voting threatened occurrence of a hazar- day as it fell to Edwardsburg by a The whole Coloma team was fiirb ching bar stools, like new. $350. Call • Paid CDL license and physical pewa, Benton Harbor, Michigan chise Agreement. on each ordinance: 3. Approved contribution to Coloma AYE: Moser, Schultz, Duffield, dous material release until the occur- 5-1 score in a Division III recognized with a certificate for :-8M 468-2277 (days) or 849-1605 (even- • On the job training 49022, or to both the independent per- ngni • Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance sonal representative and the Berrien fire budget. Keefer, Molter rence or threat has been determined Regional semifinal game. academic all-state for maintain- ings). by proper authority to be concluded. (23-1) • No evening or weekend hours County Probate Court, St. Joseph, 4. Approved contribution to Water- NAYS: None E. "Release": Any spilling, leaking, The Lady Panthers fell behind ing a 3.18 G.P.A. • Paid Holidays Michigan 49085. within 4 months of vliet fire budget. ABSENT: Johnson, Aviles COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP pumping, pouring, emitting, ei in the third inning when the Lady CABLE W INSTALLER • Retirement the date of publication of this notice. 5. Approved the payment of all Marilyn Schultz, CLERK ing, discharging, injecting, lea( Eddies scored one run to break a FULL TIME-immediate position, Notice is further given that the estate outstanding bills. Watervliet 4919 Paw Paw Lake Road dumping or disposing into the en- scoreless tie. Watervliet tied the tava available with excellent benefits, Call 1-800-792-0366 or 657-2581 or visit will be thereafter assigned and dis- Beverly Koroch Coloma, MI 49038 vironment. aura must be highly motivated, work in a our web site: tributed to the persons entitled to it. Bainbridge Township Clerk score with a run of its own in the Phone 616-468-7212 F. "Responsible Party": Any indivi- Public Schools self-managed environment, and (http: //x2.alliance.net/tri-county) James M. O'Reilly (P23877) NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEET- top of the fourth. ING: July 6,1998-7:00 p.m. (23-1) dual, firm, corporation, association, &'j£aoq possess the ability to work with a for application by June 26. EOE. 31876 Northwestern Highway Edwardsburg took the lead for jitt tern (23-1) Farmington Hills, MI 48334 NEXT RECYCLING DATE: June 20, partnership, commercial entity, con- assists Grace customer oriented team. Must have sortium, joint venture, government ^ good in the fifth and won by a 5-1 V B a valid Michigan driver's license (248 ) 626-6770 1998 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. GRACE CHRISTIAN'S SOFTBALL TEAM...won the the left) manager Maria Espinosa, Amy Hipskind, Kristen (23-1) entity or any other legal entity that is ^ score. Watervliet helped the softball team . bna and a clean driving record. Elec- AOTIQUE i VOLLECTiBii SALE (23-1) regional tournament and its 30th game. Grace now ad- Claeys, Angela Sweet, Ann Platz, Meghan Hennen, Melissa PUBLIC responsible for an incident or a Lady Eddies along the way with The Grace jChristian varsity ' inoii tronics training a plus. Apply in per- JUNE 11 &12-Thursday & Friday. ; release of a hazardous material, vances to the state quarterfinals. Pictured are team Allen, Carmen Fleischauer, Alissa Runyon; (back row, t J . i no?. son at Jones Intercable, 414 W. Hoff- Dishes, ifurniture, and other five errors during the course of softball team got to its quarter- CHARTER either actual or threatened, or is an members: (front row, from the left) Kristen Sweet, Katy from the left) head coach Mike Sweet and assistant r: 'iBfn man Street, Three Rivers, MI; or 131 miscellaneous, t One mile east of PUBLIC NOTICE the game. PUBLIC NOTICE owner, tenant, occupant or party in final softball game Tuesday, M .'A N. Main Street, Watervliet, MI. EOE stoplight on Red Arrow Highway. TOWNSHIP OfW ib Allison Saetre took the loss Haas, Alissa Platz, Denise Fox, Chrystal Keath, Rachel coaches Judy Sweet, Cindy Nyhuis and Tim Nyhuis. BENTON control of property onto which or June 9, with a little help from M/F/V/H/D Watervliet. COLOMA while allowing just four hits. The Hansen, Jenifer Nyhuis, Emily Enders; (middle row, from c from which hazardous materials Watervliet Public Schools. (23-2) (23-1) COLOMA,^;,• CHARTER CHARTER release, either actual or threatened. Lady Panther offense had five Apparently sometime over the BERRIEN Section III: Charges Imposed Upon hits, with Wendy Hart getting two weekend, the bus Grace uses to GARAGE SALE VFOR SALE TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP Responsible Party Grace Christian softball team heads for FIVE-FAMILY GARAGE SAI,E- NICE BLUE LOVESEAT-with SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR hits. Brandy Brown had a double, transport its athletes to away COUNTY, *£ Where the Coloma Joint Fire Depart- double bed mattress set, furniture, matching blue wing-back chair, $250 LEGAL NOTICE MEETING OF THE BENTON along with singles from Allison contests was vandalized. Among ment and/or the Township responds tdlBi lamps, knickknacks, household for the set. Call 468-6518. The Coloma Charter Township CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF MICHIGAN ^ Molter and Brandy Prince. other things, the vandals took a state championship with Regional title to a call for assistance in connection snsii items, size large men's clothing, all (23-1) Planning Commission will hold a TRUSTEES HELD ON TUESDAY, NOTICE OF ^ with a hazardous material incident, These Lady Panther seniors extinguisher and sprayed it •asia sizes of women's clothing, fishing public hearing and meeting on Mon- JUNE 2, 1998, AT 7:00 P.M. Grace Christian's softball team Michigan Lutheran 8-2 in the behind early as the Lady Raiders from freshman Jenifer Nyhuis. actual costs incurred by the Joint are part of a class of young ladies throughout the bus. items, bicycle. Bag Boy golf cart. day, June 15,1998, at 7:30 p.m. at the MEMBERS PRESENT: Supervisor continues to put together a finals. Grace now advances to the put three runs across in the first Grace added two runs in the se- ADOPTION dF Fire Department and/or the Town- that have taken first place in According to Watervliet Super- "Antique tools also." Our garage is HELP WANTED Coloma Charter Township Hall, Boothby, Clerk Phillips, Treasurer memorable season as the it won state quarterfinals in Rockford inning. The Lady Patriots, fight- cond to take a 4-3 lead and never ship responding to such a call shall be I06<1 packed full. Unopened "don't know CUSTODIAN-for North School located at 4919 Paw Paw Lake Road, Capozio, & Trustees Fowler, Hudson, ORDINANCES girls basketball, volleyball, and intendent Ken Bannen, WNDU- the regional tournament and its on Tuesday and plays against ing off early jitters, came up in looked back as Nyhuis held TO: The residents and property imposed upon responsible parties, in- what's in it" boxes. All items dry building. Apply in writing by June Coloma Charter Township, Berrien Jefferson-Banks & McCausland now softball to sew up the girls XV out of South Bend, Indiana, owners of the Charter Township of cluding, but not limited to: 30th game at Gobies, beating Mason County Central. their half of the first and pushed Decatur to three hits the last six sol. cleaned or washed for this sale. 19, 1998. Send applications to Mark County, State of Michigan. MEMBERS ABSENT: None All-Sports Trophy for the Red At- called him and asked if Grace Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan, A. A minimum hourly fee, at the Decatur 8-3 in the semifinals and Against Decatur, Grace fell across two runs aided by a double innings. Leading the way for Three miles north of Watervliet & Isbrecht at North School, Baldwin To hear comment and consider The meeting was called to order at prevailing rate for each Fire Depart- row Conference. Christian could use one of the Grace was Melissa Allen with a then east to 9082 Hagar Shore Road Avenue, Watervliet, MI 49098. rezoning vacant land located next to 7:00 p.m. followed by a silent invoca- and any other interested persons. ment apparatus or other Fire And, even though they don't Watervliet buses. He cordially (9th house). Doors open at 9 a.m. (23-2) and west of Coloma Ambulance Ser- tion and the Pledge of Allegiance. Ac- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the triple and a single; Kristen following are copies of proposed Or- Department or Township vehicle, like to take credit for their sue- obliged the TV station's request • STc sharp! No exceptions! vice on Mountain Road, between cepted the minutes of the regular Claeys, Ann Platz, and Nyhuis (23-1) HELP WANTED Park and Friday roads, from agricul- meeting held May 19, 1998, as pre- dinances which were adopted by the equipment, or other device required, cess, coaches Bill Forrester and Grace made the game with- with doubles; and Alissa Platz IN WATERVUET-Amoco station tural to commercial. The property sented. Township Board of the Charter in the opinion of the officer in com- Art Borre deserve some recogni- out a problem. and Denise Fox added singles. mand, to stand by or be used at the FOR RENT needs experienced service station owner is Mr. Clyde Becker and the Amended the Agenda under Un- Township of Coloma at its regular tion as well. This gesture by Watervliet hazardous material incident and for In the finals against Michigan RUSH IAKE-One-bedroom house attendant, full-time, wrecker ex- rezoning proposal was presented by finished Business by adding Item B. meeting held on May 20, 1998. Said each additional hour, or fraction Coloma girls awards Public Schools was a nice one in- Lutheran, a team the Patriots with electrical storage heat, perience helpful. Insurance avail- Stama Enterprises, Bridgman, MI. Resolution Approving Agreement Ordinances to take effect as noted in 911 thereof, used or assigned, an addi- deed had beaten four times earlier in fireplace, no pets or smoking, able. Apply at Dave's Amoco, M-140 Written comments must be receiv- Regarding Michigan Transportation each ordinance after publication of Fund Bonds and under New Business tional sum per hour shall be charged. banquet held the season, Grace fell behind 1-0 $375/month. Call (616) 621-3847. at 1-94, Watervliet. ed no later than Monday, June 15, this notice. The Coloma girls varsity soft- Hartford girls (23-1) 1998, at 5:00 p.m., and addressed to added Item D. K-Mart Lot split Re- STATE OF MICHIGAN B. All personnel-related costs incur- in the Titans' half of the first inn- (23-1) ball team has been given its end- Coloma Charter Township Planning quest and Item E. Phil Brooks Lot COUNTY OF BERRIEN red by the Joint Fire Department, receive end-of-year ing. Grace came through in the Joint Fire Board, or Township as a of-the-season awards and senior FOR SALE Commission, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Split Request. There were no Com- COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP first, put together two runs, and 'T ORDINANCE ^40 result of responding to the hazardous honors TWO CEMETERY LOTS-in the PUBLIC NOTICE Road, Coloma, MI 49038. mittee Reports. Amy Clark was named the was on its way to a regional "sO PROPERTY CODE: 11-0^)029-0016- Held Public Hearing and adopted HAZARDOUS MATERIAL material incident. Such costs may in- team's most valuable player. The Hartford girls varsity soft- Garden of Love at North Shore championship. Michigan Luth- ol/ RESIDENTS OF 01-2 resolution confirming Mall Drive Ex- INCIDENT ORDINANCE clude, but are not limited to, actual ball team held its annual end-of- Memory Gardens in Riverside, $800 Angie Trongo was voted the most eran rallied in the sixth inning by loi for both. Call 1-501-724-3080 or (616) PROPERTY ADDRESS. MOUN- tension Special Assessment Roll and AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH wages, salaries and fringe benefits, improved while the captains the-season get-together where m THE CITY OF resoltuion approving agreement CHARGES FOR TOWNSHIP EMER- taxes and insurance for full-time, bringing the tying run to the 849-1100. TAIN ROAD awards went to Kim Ashley and honors for achievements during (23-2) ZONING; CHANGE FROM AGRI- regarding Michigan Transportation GENCY SERVICES RESPONDING part-time, or temporary fire fighters plate, with the bases loaded, but HARTFORD or hourly or salaried employees; Stacy Thomas. this season were given. Nominating petitions are now CULTURAL TO COMMERCIAL Fund Bonds. TO A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Nyhuis again shut down the rally Set special Board of Trustees overtime pay and related fringe The most valuable player FOR SALE available Monday through Friday Marilyn Schultz INCIDENT UNDER PUBLIC ACT Amy CJark, SJ^Dy Cartwright, with some effective pitching. meeting for June 5, 1998, at 12:00 102 OF 1990 (CompUed Laws 41.806a) benefit costs for employees, and fire award was glv<}n to Krisay QarH , mi HED CAVMAER-2-door, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Coloma Charter Township Clerk and Kryatle WeeteiBil.received airtJ Leading hitters for Grace had 5-speed, air, cruise, tilt, sunroof & Hartford City Hall, 19 W.' Main • (5/27 & 6/10) o'clock p.m. to consider three (3) AND WPRGVfDE MtftttObS FOR' run few paid tolon-caD fire fightara. bflB All-Lakeland Conference second while the most improved player Nyhuis with two singles; Alissa OC8 spoiler. $11,099. CaU (616) 463-7308. Street, for the following City Com- Revolving Loan Fund requests. THE COLLECTION OF SUCH' Such personnel-related charges shall team honors while Kim Ashley award went to Sara Foster. Upheld the Planning Commission's CHARGES. commence at the time of the call and Platz with a triple; Chrystal (21-3) mission positions to be elected in the received an honorable mention. Kristin Kays received first November 3,1998, general election: recommendation and approved a re- THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF shall continue until all personnel Keath with a double; and Ann PUBLIC NOTICE quest by Jerry McKinney, to rezone WORK WANTED; 3 COMMISSION SEATS COLOMA, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS; shall have concluded hazardous Platz, Melissa Allen, and Katy Parcel #11-03-0031-0034-02-8 from D2 materials incident-related responsi- STOVE FOR SALE Janice L. Kelly Section I: Purpose Haas added singles. W WATERVLIET Commercial to D1 Commercial for In order to protect the Township bilities, including equipment cleanup "The service we render for others; WILL DO LIGHT-housekeeping, City Gerk If the Lady Patriots won on 20 years of experience. Businesses Deadline for turning in petitions is TOWNSHIP retail business. Advance Auto Parts. from incurring extraordinary expen- and placing equipment or apparatus is really the rent we pay for our Approved payment of bills totaling ses resulting from the utilization of back into normal service. THE 1998 WATERVLIET JV SOFTBALL TEAM...members are: (front row, from the left) Tuesday at Rockford, they would are welcome. August 4,1998, at 4:00 p.m. The Watervliet Township Regular $35,940.93. Township resources, Coloma Joint Other expenses incurred by the Joint room on this earth. —wiifdGrtnreii Jessica Teed, Jessica Tarantino, Jennifer Prestidge, Nicole Forrester, Candlce Cahill, Mar- advance to the state semifinals at AL50 experienced in health care, (22-2) Board Meeting will be held on Mon- rt SVG Approved lot split requests by Fire Board resources, or Coloma Fre Department, Joint Fire Board, available evenings. day, June 15,1998, at 7:00 P.M. at the cie Stineman; (back row, from the left) Crystal Cartwright, Kate Geisler, Jennifer Olmsted, Battle Creek on Friday at 1:00 or Township in responding to the FOR SALE-White electric stove, Watervliet Township Hall, 3901 M-140 K-Mart and Phil Brooks. Joint Fire Department resources to Kim Lencioni, LeighAnn Saubier, and Coach Pawielski. Not pictured are assistant coach p.m. The state finals are Satur- excellent shape. Call (616 ) 621-2036, Hwy., Watervliet, MI. Adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. respond to an incident involving hazardous material incident, in- WEffJERN TERRACE For the family values of Watervliet day at 1:30. The next regular Board meeting cluding, but not limited to, rental or Bruce Tarantino and pitching coach Brenda Stineman. (Mike Leith photo) ask for Sue. PUBLIC NOTICE Eva Baumeister hazardous materials, the Township come to Western Terrace. will be held June 16,1998, at 7:00 p.m. Board of Coloma Charter Township purchase of machinery, equipment, Call 983-0011 (20-4) Watervliet Township Clerk # CITY OF (23-1) Carolyn Phillips, Clerk authorizes the imposition of charges apparatus, or devices required for team honors on the Red Arrow from Hartford. Kays has also Mufflers * Brakes * Snocks«Struts • Drive Shafts • Steering • CV Shafts AAA = Avon Benton Charter Township to recover reasonable and actual adequate response; additional labor; Conference all-conference team been nominated as a scholar- WATERVLIET fees of required consultants; re- "Lower Prices Under Your Carl" SELL AVON-make good money. City of Watervliet is accepting bids Dated: June 4,1998 costs incurred by the Township or while Sara Foster made the all- athlete by the Detroit Free (23-1) quired legal or engineering fees; the Free kit. Independent Represen- on Residential Rehabilitation. Speci- Coloma Joint Fire Department and conference second team. Krissy iJjiJ Board in responding to calls for assis- replacement costs related to dis- Dr. Carol Luzzi, M.D. Press. She struck out 215 batters tative. Call 1-800-615-9959. fications are available at the Gerk's posable personal protective equip- Board Certified in Pediatrics & Neonatology Clark received an honorable and threw three no-hitters for the (21-4, TFN) Office, 158 West Pleasant Street. Bids tance in connection with an actual or m MUFFLESl BRAKE CULLIGAN HAS BEEN threatened hazardous materials ment, extinguishing agents, water mention. Lady Indians this season. must be received by 4:00 p.m. on PUBLIC NOTICE purchased from municipal or other HELP WANTED June 10,1998. The City Reserves the SOLVING the world's water release. Accepting Section 11: Definitions water systems, and required sup- Hartford boys get SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST- Right to Reject Any or All Bids. CHARTER Best Price. Quality 8 Service, Guaranteed! problems for 60 years! Call For purposes of this ordinance, the plies; and meals, refreshments, and The Harold Robinson Award wanted for medical office in OLIVE L. GRADY New end-of-season TOWNSHIP OF following definitions shall apply: other required expenses for person- that is given to the boy and girl Watervliet. Send resume to P.O. Box CITY CLERK about renting a Culligan for NOISE CONTROL A. Coloma Joint Fire Department: nel responding to the hazardous that exemplify the best in 229, St. Joseph, MI 49085. May 28,1998 Patients accolades $3.50 per month! Limited COLOMA The fire department as organized material incident. 2 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS (22-2) (22-2) athletics, academics, and citizen- The Hartford varsity baeball Special! Call 1-800-442-2802. and established under the Amended D. Charges to the Joint Fire Depart- FREE Estimates • Guaranteed Products BERRIEN Newborn to ship was given to two ladies to team received awards at its an- • Fast Quality Sen/ice Clean Friendly Atmosphere and Restated Joint Fire Department ment, Joint Fire Board, or Township share this year and they are nual spring sports banquet last Agreement made the Fourteenth by any local, county, state, or federal COUNTY, Kristin Kays and Krissy Clark, week. The most valuable player 2094 S. M-139 3 N. Third Street at (14th) day of July, 1997, by and bet- government entity or agency related 18 Years of Age Benton Harbor 1 MICHIGAN Kays is the third member of her award went to Andy Chambers Broadway, Niles Reach 1.4 million readers with a ween the City of Coloma, Michigan to the hazardous material incident. iPIpaqp P5)11 CUM torn Pip*(I n the Sparkle Car Care Center) (2 blocks So. of Main immediate family to receive this while the most Improved player NOTICE OF and the Charter Township of Coloma, Bending 926-2006 684-4540 rg Michigan and any subsequent See NOTICES COLOMA OFFICE... 468-4100 award as both of her uncles, was Rick Little. QUICK DEPEND A BL E SERVICE! ADOPTION OF amendments or agreements made statewide Mich-CAN Network Ad continued on page 14 aoo nrwi i Mark and Todd Olds, received The Harold Robinson Award ORDINANCES thereto. St. JOSEPH OFFICE... 983-0571 •a the award when they graduated that signifies good citizenship, TO: The residents and property athletics, and academics went to through the Tri-City Record, call 463-6397 owners of the Charter Township of Andy Bachman. Brian Shindel- HARTFORD PUBLIC r Visa, MasterCard, and Discover cards accepted! Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan, jsr. decker received Red Arrow Con- and any other interested persons. SCHOOLS ference first team all-conference PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the honors, Chad Gargus made the INCONTINENCE SUPPLIES delivered DOCTOR LOANS MONEY ON REAL following are copies of proposed Or- Bloomingdale Communications, Inc. to the privacy and comfort of your home. ESTATE AND BUYS LANDCON- second team, while Andy Bach- NEED A CAR? dinances which were adopted by the VAN BUREN COUNTY, Discreet. Convenient. Affordable. Call TRACTS. Fast closing, immediate cash. Township Board of the Charter Offering... man and Andy Chambers each HomeCare Express, 1-800-290-5733, Deal directly with Doctor Daniels & Son, Township of Coloma at its regular MICHIGAN received an honorable mention. ® 1998 Michigan Newspapers Inc for more information. 1 -800-837-6166,1 -248-335-6166. meeting held on May 20, 1998. Said *, Chad Gargus, Andy Chambers, Ordinances to take effect as noted in NOTICE OF A PUBLIC Internet Adam Evans, and Brian Shindel- GOVERNMENT JOBS. $16,000- each ordinance after publication of Statewide SAWMILL S3795. Saws logs into decker all made the all-district $68,000. Call 1-800-883-0819 ext. J-400 boards, planks, beams. Large capacity. this notice. HEARING ON PROPOSED Computer Systems first team. for current Federal. State. County lists. UNIFORM BUILDING CODE - NEED CREDIT Ad Network Best sawmill value anywhere. Free infor- i 1997 EDITION Starting at 1 mation. Norwood Sawmills, 90 1998-1999 BUDGET Watervliet JV girls DRIVERS - Owner Curtwright Drive, #3, Amherst. NY COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 18,1998, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN end fine season •'Ju Operators/Temporary Employee Drivers 14221. 1-800-578-1363. t DON T ABORT - ADOPT! Happy but needed. North American Van Lines ORDINANCE NO. 22.250 at 6:30 p.m. in the board meeting room, central The Watervliet girls JV soft- childless couple with love to spare, want An Ordinance regulating the erec- offers Tuition-Free Training and No LAND CONTRACTS office, Hartford, Michigan, the Board of Educa- ball team finished the season a( tion, construction, enlargement, " topt newborn - 4 years. Allowable Money Down Tractor Purchase. Call 1- If you're receiving payments on a Land with a superb 20-3 record this WE CAN HELP! tion of Hartford Public Schools wiU hold a public '1495 alteration, repair, moving, removal, expenses paid. Call attorney toll-free 1- 800-348-2147, Dept. MIS. 0 Contract, GET A BETTER CASH spring. After starting the season 888-222-9123. conversion, demolition, occupancy, hearing to consider the district's proposed AH Hardware and I IMCLUDES COMPUTER, PRICE IN ONE DAY. Argo Realty (248) equipment, use, height, area, and at 2-3. the young Lady Panthers Software is Pre-lnstalled Bankrupt, Repro, Slow Pay, WHOLESALE LOG PACKAGES. 8 "D" 569-1200, Toil-Free 1-800-367-2746. 1998-99 budget. M0mT0R & SOFTWARE! went on to win their last 18 games HIGH RISK. Mortgages, Refinance, maintenance of building or struc- or 12' Chink logs, roof-decking, rafters, tures in Coloma Charter Township; and Testedll ^ nothing £/se to ^y,. in a row. r-jrchase Homes, Vacant Land, Mobile beams, tongue & groove, log siding, win- The Board of Education may not adopt its pro- i LENDER DIRECT - DEAL DIRECT providing for the issuance of permits Some key wins posted by the Homes on Land or Parks, Cash in Hand, Foreclosure, Collection dows, doors, blueprints. Free Catalog. WITH THE LENDER FROM THE COM- and collection of fees therefor; pro- posed 1998-1999 budget until after the public Consolidations. Foreclosures OK. CALL girls this spring were a sweep of TWIN CREEKS LOG HOMES. (615) FORT OF YOUR HOME. Lender Direct viding penalties for the violation hearing. A copy of the proposed 1998-99 budget HELP LINE SUPPORT AVAILABLE! CONTINENTAL MORTGAGE. 1-800- I Buchanan by scores of 3-2 and 8^ 449-5684. will send an In Home Mortgage" Kit, thereof, and repealing all ordinances 561-5715. Mon.-Thurs. Sam-ypm, Fri. TECHNICAL STAFF ON-SITE while the most unusual game was Direct To Your Door! If you have had and parts of ordinances in conflict including the proposed property tax millage rate 8am-5pm. Sat. 10am-2pm. OKAY WITH US! PRESSURE CLEANERS! Factory past credit problems such as: thprpwith is available for public inspection during normal INSTALLATION & SUPPORT OF OFFICE NETWORKS AVAILABLE! an 18-0 victory over Brandywine Direct! Honda 3500 PSI $829; 4000 PSI 'Collections or Charge Offs 'Bankruptcy IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED, BY business hours in the Central Office. I in one inning. JOIN THE ASHLEY TRANSPORTA- $949; 2500 PSI $549. Call 24 Hours or Foreclosure Or just need: *CASH' 'To THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF Financing Available thru... Head Coach Bruce Pawielski TION SUCCESS STORY. We're hiring FREE Catalog. 1-800-931-9274. Consolidate Bills *For Home COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP, The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to gives a lot of credit to assistant Call Today For Your company and contractor drivers looking Improvements. IT'S EASY!!!!! Call now AS FOLLOWS: support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hear- Bloomingdale Communications, Inc. Bruce Tarantino and pitching to make top dollar and get home more. COTTONELLE - 3 distributors needed in for a FREE Kit with Video. 1-800-LEND- The Uniform Building Code promul- ing. coach Brenda Stineman for their Call 1-800-346-5264. your area. 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nt f forced the'"' * he i .ke June 10,1998 The Trl-Clty Record Page 1$ before the IUU was completed. Page 14 The Tri-City Record June 10,1998 revenue from basic service. Dated. June 1, 1998 designed unless the same is located person, firm, or corporation refuses June, the month The shoreline from Lakewood or neglects to complly wit h an order made with prior approval of and done SECTION 10. (23-1) within an enclosed building or unless Point to the Yacht Club and Lake Michigan an of the Coloma charter Township under the supervisiorisk n and direction It if. ^ a special permit is first obtained for brown trout 100 YEARS AGO NOTICES of the Township or its representative, agreed by and between the Company therefor from the Supervisor or Clerk Supervisor, Clerk. Building Inspec- For years, I confess that I have along the lakeside of the tor, or Zoning Enforcement Officer, Hills Golf Club continued from page 12 and shall be made and done In such a and the To^hip that the Ompany of the Coloma Charter Township or been carrying on a torrid love af- islands was left untreated un- AT such other officer as the Township issued under this ordinance, said Col- TUESDAY NIGHT E. Costs Incurred in accounting for fair with June. During the many raKJBD til June 8 and 9. Read the may designate, to be granted only in oma Charter Township may cause all hazardous material incident- PUBLIC NOTICE posted signs for information LADIES LEAGUE special hardship cases beyond the the said nuisance, source of filth, nights I have been away from PAW PAW LAKE related expenditures, including, but JUNE 2,1998 rzx.jsfzsr,-*,. rsx-rirsr: CHARTER control of the applicant, where spe- cause of sickness, or unreasonable home, my wife has waited there on permissible activities. By Rick Rasmussen not limited to, billing, collection, and and all such pavements, sidewalks, execution, cia^or Angie Seger had Low Gross of rurbinc and excavations shall be ever, resulting from negligence on cial peculiar circumstances exist, accumulation to be removed from patiently, knowing I would even- Paw Paw Lake Area COLOMA COURIER reporting costs. TOWNSHIP OF reoLc^d and repaired in as good con- the part of the Company in the con- where no adjoining property owner is the premises, impounded, destroyed, 50. Section IV: WW • > Procedures tually return to her when the Historical Trivia NEWSPAPER struction, operation or maintenance adversely affected thereby, and and/or sold and the cost thereof GORDON CHARLES Following the * nclusion of the WoT^h Sll convenient COLOMA foolishness would wear off. Q: How many watercraft Week of June 10, 1898 enppH hv and at the exoense of the the electronic system within the where the spirit and purpose of these assessed against the owner or occu- hazardous material incident, So here it is June again and getting a trout to notice your ar- with motors exceeding 5 Lake Michigan rm^anv which shauTt^ll times Township. The Township shaU notify BERRIEN regulations are still observed. pant of the premises on which the J.M. Crowley's Photogra- A. The Fire Chief shall submit a rnSTSd keen fuU and romTete the Company within thirty (30) days (E) Motor vehicles, for the purpose same is located. If the owner or occu- with the Hexegenia limbata like the 2-inch4ong natural in- tificial can be tough. horsepower were on Paw phy Gallery building was detailed listing of all known Fire Hills Golf Club plats amf records lowing tile after presentation of an^uch clam. COUNTY, of this ordinance, shall be deemed pant of such premises shall refuse, hatch once more showing up on sects. Just before dark, these big flies Paw Lake in 1995? Answer moved from Paw Paw Street Department expenses to the Trea- TUESDAY MORNING MICHIGAN not in operating condition when: upon demand, to pay such expenses the major Michigan trout Not being of a scientific mind. begin to show up against the sky next week. to a lot at C.S. Jenk's Landing surer of the Joint Fire Board, wh. o f^'^Tth^UbUc^U Cmnpany shall abo save^he Towm (1) Said vehicle is being disman- so incurred, such sums shall be streams, the temptation of pursu- Art just called it the ''Michigan and a few fish begin feeding on LEAGUE V r shall prepare an invoice to the located within the public strwts, harmless from any suit, Judg- Answer to last week's ques- at Paw Paw Lake, Tuesday. NOTICE OF tled by the removal of parts there- assessed against the real estate in- ,, JUNE 2, 1998 / I* responsible party or parties for pay- alleys and other piiblic places of said demand whatever ing big brown trout is just too cad(iis and the name stuck for a them as they dip down to the claim or from or which has main compo- volved and shall be collected and tion: What was the largest Betty O'Malley and Ved Ripsco WATERVLIET RECORD ment of same to the Joint Fire Board. Township. In the ev«it that at reguiiw from an alleged copyright ADOPTION OF treated in the same manner as are much to resist. I should also men- long time. Now, however, the water to deposit their eggs. When and oldest of the dance pavi- B. The Treasurer of Coloma Charter time during the period of this Agree- ^^jrom g py k nent parts missing, unattached, each had Low Gross of 63. Betty NEWSPAPER taxes assessed under the general tion, however, that this event's average angler no longer calls it often too dark to see, your work is sha1 ORDINANCES inoperable, or unserviceable; lions built on Paw Paw Lake OMalley and Vel Ripsco ericl) had Week of June 10,1898 Township shall prepare a detailed ment. the Township ' ^ *1 Tjjg Company shall carry in- (2) Said vehicle does not bear a laws of the State of Michisan. not going unnoticed by other that, knowing a caddis is some- then cut out for you as you cast 0 P TO: The residents and property shores? Next year, 1999, will Low Net of 37, Joyce Kinte and P.O. Bowes says the pro- listing of all expenses incurred by the alter any ^^0 nable surance to protect the Company and If the occupant or any other person anglers who are willing to fling thing else entirely. Today, you toward the noises caused by ris- owners of the Charter Township of currently vaUd motor vehicle be the centennial year for the Township, other than Joint Fire w*y, the the Township from aU such claims license registration plate and shall have caused or permitted such Minnie Sager each had Low Putts spect in his orchard for Department expenses, and shall notice by the Township shall remove Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan, flies in the dark until the wee just hear about the "Hex hatch'* ing trout and, if lucky, you find a and liabilities which may arise or number; or violation to exist, he shall be liable to opening of Woodward's Pavi- of 16, and Special Event was won winter apples is not good. prepare an invoice to the responsible relay or relocate its and any other interested persons. hours of early morning. and everybody knows what you big battler on the end of the line. result from or by reason of such loss, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the (3) Said vehicle cannot be propell- the owner of said premises for any Catching up on sleep can be are talking about, come June Then, again, your cast may go lion. It was the first and the by Louise Davia and Marlene George Parsons is having his party for payment of same to Coloma cables, conduits or other fixture injury or damage. The amount of amount so paid by such owner or (Tiarter Township. its own expense. Where Practicable, following are copies of proposed Or- ed under its own power. largest of any of the dance Sloan. Evelyn Murphy had a cottage at Pomona Point such insurance shall be as follows: assessed against said property, done during other months, al- with the fly-flinging activity. too far and end up in a tree across C. Each invoice shaU demand full aU underground cables shaU be tren- dinances which were adopted by the The foregoing is not to be construed pavilions to be constructed. Chip-In on #10 and Penny Kosick turned around, and a large (1) Property Damage Liability to be inclusive of all inoperable vehi- which amount shall be recoverable in though with El Nino upsetting the All mayflies look pretty much the stream. Whatever, it's a fine, payment within thirty (30) days of its ched and buned not less than stx in- Township Board of the Charter Hanks had a Chip-In on #14. -Not less than Five Hundred Thou- an action at law. calendar of regular events, this the same except for size and col- fun time and you might even Source: PAW PAW LAKE-A addition built to it. receipt. Any additional expenses that ches (6 ) deep in conformity t Township of Coloma at its regular cles covered by this ordinance but merely descriptive of a particular In the event of a sale of any such big hatch may begin early or, or. They have long, delicate hook the trophy trout of a life- 100 Year Resort History; R.L. Question of the week is: becomhornmpe known fnllnwinfollowingc transmittal local utility codes with respect to low meeting held on May 20, 1998. Said RECORD A )U f(,r each Ordinances to take effect as noted in class of such vehicles. material or equipment by the Town- again, may follow the usual pat- bodies tailed off by two extreme- time! Rasmussen, 1994, p. 81. "Where was the first large of the first invoice to the responsible power cables andalso with respect to ooo 000 00) policy ship, the proceeds from such sale party shall be invoiced in the same the National Electrical Code Stan- ,or pollcy each ordinance after publication of (F) The purpose of these regulations tern and extend into early July, ly long antennae and a set of Information provided by the Paw BRING YOUR LOCAL dance pavilion located?" this notice. pertaining to motor vehicles is to shall be first used to reimburse the Either way, no dedicated angler transparent wings that stand Tri-City Area Paw Lake Association. Lake level (The first person to come into manner on a subsequent Invoice to ttanfc ^ Bodily Injury or Death of limit and restrict the outdoor storage Township for the costs incurred NEWS TO YOU, PLEASE STATE OF MICHIGAN is going to take the chance of straight up and make a floating recorded by Ray Dlouhy. The Paw Paw Lake Store responsible party or parties SECTION J. Persons liability - Not less than or unreasonable accumulation of therein and the balance, if any, shall SHOP THEM FIRST! D. For any amounts due that remain The Compan> snail nave in Hundred Thousand dollars COUNTY OF BERRIEN missing out on any of the action, insect ' look like a miniature which is located in Coloma unpaid after thirty (30) days, there authority to promulgate such rules. Five Hundred TOouamd dollars COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP junk cars or vehicles, unused cars or be returned to the owner or occu- FISHING ORDINANCE #39 vehicles, and dilapidated non- pant of the real estate Involved, as It is the one time of year when sailboat. Those of the most in- q ol with the correct answer tom; shall be imposed a late charge of one regulations, terms and condition of • Million tt .snoilBlr percent (1%) per month, or fraction its business as shall be reasonab y not les^tMn (^e Mimon LITTER & DEBRIS ORDINANCE operating motor vtoBIcs upon the case may be. king-sized brown trout lose their tere^o^tMjd^ are the giants this question will receive ar' thprpnf necessary to enable the Company to Dollars (|l,ouu,uw.w) as to any premises used or wrtetf tor residen- SECTION V: Effective date. Rep** usial caution and, at times, can sincethe frenzy RMflteml thereof. An Ordinance to secure the public REPORT free Paw Paw Lake poster.) , ne ac en tial purposes, to thereby avoid injury This ordinance shall take effect on •j nt flfcPt' Section V: Other Remedies exercise its rights and perform its o ^ ;: . .. health, safety and general welfare of be relatively easy to catch. of feefimgjw waited trout. Put- With this cold weather, the and hazards to chUdrem attracted to the 10th day of June, 1998. All ordi- THE PAW PAW LAKE STORE, The Joint Fire Board or Township services under this Agreement and to (3) The Company shall carry the residents and property owners of There was a time, years ago, ting M'jheMfon^al'big brown with assure the best service possible to such insurance to protect itfrom such vehicles, and thei psychological nances or parts of ordinances in con- fishing has slowed down a lit- 'sbmi MO' Books about the history of may pursue any other remedy, or the Coloma Charter Township, Ber- when just about everybody called an is plenty of Kf 9fU H mav institute any appropriate action each and all of its customers, subject aU claims under any Workmen s rien County, Michigan, a municipal ill effect of the presance of such flict with any of the provisions of this tle. Anglers are still catching Paw Paw Lake and SW Michigan nro«X ta acourt ofcompe- to the rules and regulations set forth CompenMtion laws ineffect that corporation, by the regulation of the vehicles upon adjoining residents ordinance are hereby repealed to the it the "caddis hatch." That, of reas^rt tW^iMton sleep, bluegill but they're in about loIkbfUl I 'IG iS'lJ i Paw Paw Lake Memorabilia . tent a ld accumulation, storage and disposi- and property owners. extent necessary to give this ordi- course, was wrong and can be TindlhgTs e^^thing if you in- 10 ft. of water. Crappie is also iurisdiction to coUect charges in the remainder of the Agreement; PP'y^.^ K,, . 1 93 WI Gifts and Artwork tion of junk, debris, waste material, SECTION ID: Valtdi^. . * ' nance full force and effect. blamed on the late Art Winnie of tend to make inroads on the big- slow. The smaller lakes are Should any section, dMse, of provi- Dated: May 20,1998 won .iwb 178 Paw Paw Street, Colotna < combustible material, automobile Traverse City. Aside from being gest tcpql inhabit Michi- doing better, with Little Paw and other miscellaneous unused sion of this ordinance be declared by CERTIFICATE OF THE TOWN- a good barber, he devoted those gan stretete*! Catch the Hex (616) 468-3779 SHIP CLERK: Paw probably the best lake so WUW ' J' bility of responsible parties under twen^-five (25) homes per mile, SECTION 11. material and equipment within said the courts to be immlftt the same working hours to tying up new fly hatch nea^ ifeibeginning and the Wed. Sat. 10-S; Sunday 10-2 SECTION 4. A. The Company shall at all times Township; to provide penalties for shall not affect the v^lid^ty of (he or- Each of the above Ordinances were far. local ordinance or county, state, or patterns when Uie customers fishing i ^tifeilftbulous. A little U IfcOOl during the life of the franchise be the violation thereof, and to repeal all dinance as a whole Of part there- passed at a regular meeting of the John Gardner of Coloma, federal law, rule or regulation. The poles used for the Company's LJ - „ . . , . ... - gave him a few extra minutes to later,0 so.' Vpany are appear- -irrsr .-j Section VI: Severability distribution system shall be those subject to aU lawful exercise of the ordinances and parts of ordinances in of, other than the part so declared to Coloma Charter Township Board, with the help of his daughter, be invalid. Berrien County, Michigan. The do so. One of his creations was a ing that ihey Sre referred to as a Should any provision or part of this erected and maintained by the utility police power by the Township and to conflict therewith. Gabrielle, caught this nice ordinance be declared byany court companies when and where practica- such reasonable regulation as the SECTION IV: Penalties for Violation meeting was held on May 20, 1998, big, bulky fly which had upright "blanl^ ftrtt&ikyou are com- THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF 4-pound, 9-ounce, 21-inch of competent jurisdiction to be in- ble, providing mutually satisfactory Township shaU hereafter, by resolu- COLOMA, MICHIGAN, ORDAINS: Any person, firm or corporation who with the following members voting wings of feathers and looked a lot peting with so-many insects that Tke Hometown A/lortgage valid or unenforceable, the same agreements can be entered into with tion or ordmance, provide. The fran- SECTION I: Title violates any of the provisions of this on each ordinance: largemouth in Little Paw shall not affect the validity or en- said agencies. When the use of such chise herein granted shall be subject This ordinance shall be known and ordinance shall be guilty of a misde- AYE: Moser, Schultz, Duffield, Paw. Butler's forceability of the balance of this or- poles is not practicable or the to and controlled by all of the provi- cited as the Coloma Charter Town- meanor and shall be punished by a Keefer, Molter At LaSalle, you'll find real, knowledgeable people fine of not more than one hundred NAYS: None dinance which shall remain in full mutually satisfactory agreements sions of the statutes of the State of ship "Litter and Debris Ordinance." dollars ($100.00) or by imprisonment ABSENT: Johnson, Aviles prepared to serve your mortgage needs. As a force and effect. cannot be reached, the Company Michigan in such case made and pro- SECTION II: Regulations Garage COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP Section VH: Effective Date shall have the right to erect and vided. All costs incurred by the (A) No person, firm, or corpora- in the county jail, not to exceed nine- Marilyn Schultz, CLERK community-based bank, we understand our neighbors' COMPLETE AUTOKtPAIR This ordinance shall take effect on maintain its own poles, as may be Township for the publication of the tion shall permit any junk, debris, ty (90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a viola- 4919 Paw Paw Lake Road 1 STRAWBERRIES 451 E. St. Joseph, Colpma June 10,1998iu, . when all publication .rew- necessary for the proper construc- franchise, as required by law, shall waste material, combustible materi- priorities. Big requests or small, we're here to help- quirements shaU have been met. All tion, maintenance and continuity of be arranged and paid for by the Corn- al, or other miscellaneous unused, tion continues to exist shaU constitute Coloma, MI 49038 ordinances or parts of ordinances in the distribution system in such situa- pany unsanitary or dangerous material or a separate offense. Phone 616-468-7212 1 NOW IN SEASON! and every decision is made right here in Michiana by 4M.M43 conflict are hereby repealed. tions, subject to the foUowing condi- B. The Company shall not during equipment, or other source of filth or In addition to the imposition of the (23-1) 1 Call 621-2284 & leave order Dated: May 20,1998 tions: Plans for the erection of poles the term of this franchise engage in cause of sickness to accumulate in foregoing fines and penalties, if any people who care. After all, what are neighbors for? CERTIFICATE OF THE TOWN- which are not in locations already oc- the business of selling or servicing of unreasonable or abnormal quantities cupied by other poles, but which are televisions. | High Acres Fruit Farm SHIP CLERK: „ ^ in, on, or adjoining the property own- 2J J AM VKlTt A COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP unreasonably • fjlMIl I III! 5- services provided by said poles. withhold its consent f you're interested in earning high interest on your savings, be legal si2e in about four or si Marilyn Schultz, CLERK SECTION 5. ta. «!, assignment « U. ^ ASjfiKuS 4919 Paw Paw Lake Road Duration or term of franchise five years. ^ Coloma Charter Townshiploning Coloma, MI 49038 granted herein shall be for a period of tax deterred and with no-load, then we have the plan for The St. Joe River is produc- pany, u sucn assignee nas uie nrHinanpordinance* with residentiarooiHontioli ncusoe Phone 616-468-7212 fifteen (15) years. demonstrated ability and means to r district classifications permitting ing a few walleye and the SECTION 6. B (23-1) operate the said cable television less such accumulations than you with Auto-Owners Insurance Company. Kalamazoo has had some If at any time during the duration system within the terms of the fran- NOTICE OF Check out this sizzlin commercial or industrial use good numbers. A few steel- PUBLIC NOTICE of the Agreement the operation of chise. Notwithstanding any other cable television systems should come provision hereof, the Company may nf PUBLIC HEARING OF THE Contributions to the plan can be made when head are being caught off the BAINBRIDGE under the control or be governed by kssign its rights and obligatior^ iTtKetrrad- piers. BOARD OF EDUCATION OF A reminder, June 15 is the Summer deal! the regulations of the Federal Com- hereunder to TCI Cablevision of sMhTroMrtv with Uie it's convenient for you. Stop in our TOWNSHIP munications Commission, the PubUc Texs. Inc. ("TCI") in connection StioM aiEchrccumu- deadline for bear permits. FRANCHISE Semce Commission of Michigan or with the Company's proposed sale of more COLOMA COMMUNITY Also, elk permits go on sale any other State or Federal Agency the CATV system to TCI. t .V™ agency and see us today! June 15, with the deadline of AGREEMENT with regulator)' power over the Com- SECTION 12. ^esTtme more Se^ SCHOOLS AN AGREEMENT GRANTING pany as it is operated, any Sections of All complaints received by the (2) The existence of disease PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THERE July 15. FROM THE TOWNSHIP OF this Agreement which conflict with Company shaU be kept at its office rodents or oSer evidence of ^ Call Woodward's, (616) BAINBRIDGE, MICHIGAN, TO operation under and in compliance located in Three Rivers, Michigan, in rc)aenls' or oiner evldence 01 ^ WILL BE A PUBUC HEARING REGARDING sanitary conditions or causes of 468-7522, for all your fishing JONES CABLE INCOME FUND with said regulatory bodies shall, if a file that shall be open to the public. %Auto-Oumers Insurance sickness connected therewith. THE PROPOSED 1998-99 BUDGET AND THE Life Home Car Business and hunting information. 1-B/C VENTURE, ITS SUC- legally necessary, at that time, be The Company will investigate and IhiNo fMffnftOftft8 New summer hours: Cable TV CESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE altered so as to conform with said resolve all compiainta regarding the n'STS PROPOSED USE OF HEADLEE UNDERFUN- RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND regulation. The remainder of this Monday-Friday CaUSe 0f sickness or an DING SETTLEMENT FUNDS AT A SPECIAL FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT Agreement shall not be changed, ex- fnnrtinn*l flnH*Ti1 ar^mnttpr* Unsanitary 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. or condition AND OPERATE A CABLE cept as necessary to comply with the n - MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Saturday and Sunday Installation al>0Ve ulcm;11 ( B) 11,6 owner or occupant of ever TELEVISION SYSTEM WITHIN " Any breach', Viumiuviolatiomn or ittuurfaUurce t1o0 dwellin- g or other buildina Wntpy H OF COLOMA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. COLr DON YOUNG 5:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. THE TOWNSHIP LIMITS OF SECTION 7. abide by the provisions of this Agree- S^Tol ^arte^lo^S BAINBRIDGE, MICHIGAN, AND Th*'"e• Company shaU, avt ala"l times""Ira., ment shall be cause for termination, ^11 Drovi[ie ^ ith nr • OMA, MICHIGAN: INSURANCE AGENCY now just... TO USE AND OCCUPY THE fJl e?™.t2 pr0V1.deJ0 0,6 Pf0?!6.0! P.rov'ded ^ T°wnshiP notm,es and appropriatappropriatee ^er^coveredd receotorecepta-- DATE OF MEETING: STREETS, ALLEYS AND the Townshii p entertainment which the Company of such breach or viola- 463-6773 323 N. Main St.. Watervliet WOODWARD'S cles of nonabsorbent material for OTHER PUBLIC PLACES OF coincides with the preferences of the tion in writing and allows the Com- Monday, June 22.1998 holding garbage, refuse, ashes, rub- SAID TOWNSHIP FOR SUCH majority of the customers of the pany one hundred eighty (180) days bish, or other waste material, com- PLACE OF MEETING: PURPOSES. system, which can be reasonably and to correct such violation to the BAIT&TACKLE mensurate with the use being made WHEREAS, the Township of Bain- justifiably provided. The Company reasonable satisfaction of the Coloma Junior High School Media Center 5605 Paw Paw Lake Rd, Coloma of such building. In no event shall bridge, Michigan, has investigated shaU endeavor to poll the opinion of Township. It is expressly understood Add 4 great movie channels refuse be placed curbside in any con- Coloma, Michigan 49038 (across from the Bend) the granting of a cable television their viewers by its own means to and agreed, however, that this tainer s franchise and has fully informed determine stations and services HOUR OF MEETING: FISHING & HUNTING LICENSES itself concerning Jones Cable Income which will have local preference and 7:00 O'CLOCK p.m. for just Fund 1-B/C Venture's legal, favor. character, financial, technical and SECTIONS. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL OF- 468-7522 your Basic Plus Subscription! other qualifications and the ade- The current installation fee shall FICE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION: quacy of its construction ar- beForty Five Dollars ($45.00). In the Save $4 off the news stand price rangements. cases in which television sets are 616/468-2424 _ when you subscribe to the Tri-City Record, your NOW, THEREFORE, the parties located in peculiar or remote loca- similar uses of streets and roadways hometown newspaper for the Coloma, Hartford & a ree a BOARD MINUTES ARE LOCATED AT THE hereto 6 s follows: tions_distantdistan t from the building entry,, to any person at any time. n . tP' occu- 013 pant or owner of rem e Watervliet area. For just $22 per year (42 cents a week) #wnME. cine@ SECHON 15°' P is s. in pro- PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SECTION 1. the Company shall not charge a fee • you get 52 issues filled with local news, photos, features, PAW PAW LAKE That the Township of Bainbridge, greater than actual, or wholesale That all provisions of this Agree- ^ d esifate(i areas pre- . .. r -101™ w uua mises. Succ h receptacles shall further EDUCATION: Michigan, does hereby grant to Jones cost, plus labor. ment shall be binding upon the Com- and advertising delivered to your home in Berrien or be used by the occupants of the Cable Income Fund 1-B/C Venture The maximum monthly rate for the pany and its successors, lessees, and COLOMA ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Van Buren counties through the mail. Subscribe today! premises for all such garbage, ALMANAC and its successors, assigns, or use of the cable television services assigns whether expressly stated refuse, ashes, rubbish, and other 2518 BOYER ROAD Nearly every day of this designees, hereinafter called the shall not exceed the rate charged by herein or not, and all the rights, waste material not otherwise dis- Send $22 to the Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, "Company," the right, authority, Company to its customers in and privileges, authorities, powers and COLOMA. MICHIGAN 49038 past week has brought temp- posed of off the premises in properly power and franchise to establish, around Three Rivers, Michigan, as it grants secured herein shall be held to MI 49098, along with this completed subscription form.... erature lows around 40 and designated areas. A COPY OF THE PROPOSED 1998-99 BUDGET construct, acquire, maintain and is changed from time to time. inure to the benefit of the Company highs in the low 50s. Most (C) No person, firm, or corporation INCLUDING THE PROPOSED PROPERTY operate a cable television system Any tax, copyright fees or charges and all its successors, lessees and Name days have been cloudy or within the Township of Bainbridge, shall park or store on premises pri- or taxes whatsoever assessed or assigns of the Company shall be TAX MILLAGE RATE IS AVAILABLE FOR mostly cloudy. There has hereinafter called the "Township," marily used or zoned for residential Mailing Address to furnish and sell electronic service PUBUC INSPECTION DURING NORMAL been no rain. This cool, a big from such system to the inhabitants cloudy weather has dropped ing condition for more than four- BUSINESS HOURS AT: City, State & Zip_ of the Township, and to use and oc- thly charges. rules and regulations described teen (14) days in any one year, unless COLOMA ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Please allow 3 weeks for your new subscription to begin. the temperature of the sur- cupy the streets, alleys and other The Company agrees that any herein. face water to 710F. public places within the Township subscriber may discontinue service the same is located within an enclos- 2518 BOYER ROAD Other Michigan subscriptions are $26, out of state $30. limits of said Township for its cable at any time without penalty by ed building, or unless a special per- VISA, Discover & Master Cards accepted, call 463-6397. On June 3, the lake level screen TV! SECTION 14. television system, including the right reason of such discontinuance, and mit therefor is first obtained from the COLOMA, MICHIGAN 49038 was at 621.82 feet. By Friday, In the event any section, clause. to enter and construct, erect, locate, that the Company may discontinue Supervisor or Clerk of Coloma Char- Purposes of meeting: it had dropped to 621.8 feet relocate, repair and rebuild in, on, service for nnnnaCrmont o*V paragraph or provision of this Agree- teier Townshi1 ownsmpp oorr sucsuchn otheoinerr officeotneerr aass PLEASE CORRECT YOUR ADDRESS! Call for details! ment sha111)6 declared invalid "y any Coloma Charter Township may 1. Public discussion on the proposed 19&-99 budget The above sea level. This is the under, over, across and use the vice ana remove its oronPrtv from Court of Record, such invaUdity shall ' ' Please let us know as soon as possible when your mailing address property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support changes or If it is incorrect on your mailing label. AUow at least legal minimum set by the Cir- in Three Rivers, the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. The 3 weeks for us to process the address change. In the area ABOVE print cuit Court. No water should 273-8408 your old address - print your new address BELOW. be withdrawn from the lake other than the part declared invalid, peculiar circumstances exist, where conduits and other facilities owned, has suspended service and subse- Board may not adopt its proposed 1999-99 budget until after This Franchise shall be in full force no adjoining property owner is when the water is below this in Watervliet 463-6220 JONES leased or otherwise used by the Com- quently elects to again become a the public hearing. INTERCABLE and effect from and after its pasage. adversely affected thereby, and Name level. By June 7, the level pany for the furnishing of cable subscriber. TOWNSHIP OF BAINBRIDGE, where the spirit and purpose of these 2. Public discussion on the proposed use of Headlee television service within the SECTION 9. lake had dropped to 621.74 in other areas, MICHIGAN regulations are still observed. NEW MaUing Address 1-800-360-0783 Township and during the continuance In consideration of the rights and underfunding settlement funds to be received pursuant to feet. Supervisor Smith: aye (D) No person, firm or corporation of the franchise hereby granted, sub- privileges granted to the Company Sections llf and llg of the State School Aid Act of 1979, Pinecrest Industries ap- No Puntoc toam CompJete twc«(Htako ajlei on dnpUv dumg reguiu tiuunea hours * Jones Intmjtte otoct 414 W Hortrninm Jone Offes cabler rood aread s onfy. Some restnetior* Treasurer Lull: aye shall park or store upon premises City, State & Zip Jltfwvwfs of Utvted a*sjc Service. |Uff $13 28 per month 29 dwvttk of Bmc PVa Service, jufl 27 52 per month You musPlusf Servictubstnbe eto C recervo tkuec prtrmj > • mI channe.l IJHM ject to applicable provisions of other by the Township by virtue of this Trustee Kurt Weber: plied chemical treatment to channei. l poce promoOon vak) for u» months from time of upgrade. There s an addrtwvaJ cfwre for custom winng Seme restnefions may oppfy A video rccerveprermjr s requwtm d to receive pi aye primarily used or zoned for residen- MCL 388.1611f and MCL 388.1611g, CompanyOffe r vaUd for pemary outlet only Offer e.p*es 6/30/98. 01998 Showtime Networks Inc. AI nghts twerved The Mov* Channel is a trademart of Showtime Netwoclu Inc a Vt*om ordinances of the Township. Agreement, the Company will pro- Trustee Don Baiers: the Eurasian milfoil on June 1 HBO. Onemu and MAX are frgnlrml iervice maita of Time Warner Entertainment Company. L P vide one free oulet of basic service to aye tial purposes within the township, JOE HERMAN Phone (to verify change, if necessary) SECTION 2. Clerk Beverly Koroch: aye more than one motor vehicle not in Any pavement, sidewalk or curl>- the Township and shall pay the and 2. On June 2, high winds ATTEST: operating condition which is not SECRETARY, BOARD OF EDUCATION ing taken up or any and all excava- Township on an annual basis a fee of Beverly Koroch COLOMA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Three (3%) Percent of its gross regularly used for the purpose for tions made by the Company shall be Clerk which it was manufactured or (23-1)

J 1 i ( i I June 10,1998 The Tri-City Record Page 17 Feutz makes first trip to Hartford Speedway winner's circle Page 16 The Tri-City Reeord June 10,1998 Art Work Global Studies, All A's History, All A's All Year; Stu- Jessica Leith: Academic Pin Amanda Eftink: Excellence in dent Council, Class Repesen- By Joe Cheshire leads were erased when the of fate bared its ugly fangs and Hemman. These warriors trans- Watervliet H.S. students collect (3.5 GPA After five Semesters); Marketing; Red Arrow Con- tative Todd Feutz made his first trip green flew again, and the front- bit him one more time. Turner ferred to the feature event. Advanced Algebra, All A's; U.S. ference Scholar Athlete; Senior Mike Pethe: Senior Athlete to the winner's circle Friday runners quickly set the pace for has had an unusual string of bad The Sprint car action was just Athlete Plaque (Four Varsity Plaque (Varsity Letters Earned, History, All A's All Year; Red night in the IMCA Modified the thrilling action. The lead luck this year, with his number 11 as exciting from start to finish. awards at Honors Convocation Letters Earned, Two During Arrow Conference Scholar Two During Senior Year) feature at Hartford Speedway to changed hands several times car falling victim to crashes in Bobby Adamson of Sister I^akes Stephanie Worden: Geometry, Semester Senior Year); Student Council, Christopher Purvis: Presi- The following Watervliet High Athlete; Choir, Third Letter cap off an evening of victories. before Feutz laid claim to the five of his eight races thus far. made it two feature wins in a row A Critical Thinker; Choir, First Susan Sliter: German I, Out- Award; Choir, Section Leader/ Class Representative dent's Education Award Pro- School students were honored at He claimed the first heat as well. front-runner's spot and held onto This time he was met by the spin- but he had no easy task of it, as Year letter Award standing Achievement; Acade- Treble Choir Eric Fulton: Senior Athlete gram (Certificate and Pin); the annual Honors Convocation Feutz (pronounced Fights) of it to the end. ning car of Dennis Bennett, last year's track champ Doug Amy Ziemke: Earth Science, mic Letter (3.5 GPA after Three Kimberly Lencioni: Wasena Plaque (Four Varsity letters Science Olympiad; Academic held May 21 in the WHS Audi- Ada, Michigan, said it was a "I really can't believe it," said halting the race while both cars Duel set the pace from his pole All A's; Freshman Class Secre- Semesters); Biology I, Excep- Business Manager, Outstanding Earned, Two During Senior Pin and Plaque (3.5 GPA After torium. long-awaited trip to the victory Feutz. "I've been in the running were hooked back to the pits. position. tary; Freshman English, All A's; tional Achievement; Choir, Se- Performance; Spanish II, Com- Year) Seven Semesters); Academic t4 FRESHMEN circle but well worth the wait" several times, but tonight every- "Corliss was running right next Duel led the biggest share of Choir, First Year Letter Award; cond Letter Award; Choir, Sec- mendable Performance; Choir, Tara Gauthier: President's Challenge Team; Math/Science Bill Belter: Spanish I, All A's; The action was hot and heavy thing came together for a pair of to me, and I knew if one of us the contest that was halted when Treble Choir, Section Leader tion leader/Treble Choir; Stu- Second Utter Award Education Award Program (Cer- Center Four-Year Plaque Geometry, All A's; Earth from the green to the checkered victories." didn't lift we both would spin," Scott Dunning and Red Jones SOPHOMORES dent Council, Class Represen- Liz Nilson: Junior Class tificate and Pin); Academic Pin Thomas Reeves: Top Advanc- Science, All A's; Civics, All A's; flag in both races for Feutz, as he Molter finished second in the said Tanzillo, following the race. kissed on the back stretch. Dunn- Nathan Antio: Excel Program, tative Secretary; Red Arrow Con- and Plaque (3.5 GPA After Seven ed Physical Education Student; Freshman English, All A's held the number-four spot to start action-packed feature, with The two warriors came out of ing's number 11 car powered Outstanding Achievement Jonathan Strong: Academic ference Scholar Athlete Semesters); Government, All Excel Program, Outstanding Carmen Bunn: Street I^w/ both contests. He battled his way turn four together, both sliding headfirst into the retaining wall, Michael Arendt: Math/Science Letter (3.5 GPA After Three Daniel Poupard: Perfect At- A's; Global Studies, All A's Achievement Spalding and Holnagel following Economics, All A's around the track, matching driv- their powerful machines together sending the call for the rollback Center, Two Years; Science Semesters); Biology I, Excep- tendance; Woods II, Outstanding Genevieve Geisler: Red Arrow John Roberts: Woods III, suit. Candice Cahill: Street I^aw/ ing skills and daring-dos with like choreographed dancers. to clear the track. Olympiad; Academic Letter (3.5 tional Achievement; Sophomore Achievement; Michigan Indus- Conference Scholar Athlete; Red Outstanding Achievement; WHS Holnagel finished second to Economics, All A's George Molter, Curt Spalding, Tanzillo backed off the power When the action resumed, the GPA After Three Semesters); Class Vice President; Outstan- trial Technology Education Arrow Academic All Conference; Outstanding Male Athlete; Feutz in the first heat, ahead of Jerry Capovilla: Street law/ Bill Holnagel, and Jackie Frye. powerful machines roared out in Academic Challenge Team; Red ding Art Work Society (First in Regionals and MHSAA Scholar Athlete Award; Senior Athlete Plaque (Four Var- Molter and Spalding. The second just a mite, allowing Corliss to Economics, All A's; Perfect At- A series of yellow flags few heat went to Joe Norder over St. claim the second spot just ahead Arrow Conference Scholar Jessica Tarantino: Biology I, Fourth in State) Senior Athlete Plaque (Four Var- sity letters Earned, Two During a flying restart with Sean Robin- FAsT OBJECTS...are J.R. Hotovy's thing, be it hockey pucks tendance during the feature, closing the of him. Bangor's Curt Minton Athlete Exceptional Achievement; Soph- Eric Prince: Michigan Indus- sity Letters Earned, Two During Senior Year) Joseph's AI Heritz, last week's son moving up to the second slot or race cars> jhe young man, 18, is beginning to make a name Abraham Chapin: Street law/ field for the flying restart. All finished fourth. Harvey Atherton: Math/ omore Class Secretary; U.S. trial Technology Education Senior Year); National Merit Jacob Roe: President's Educa- feature winner Jackie Frye, and from his sixth-place start. Robin- jor himgey fa the racing field. (Joe Cheshire photo) Economics, All A's; Math, All Coloma's Jimmy Hunt won the son and Adamson played tag the Science Center, Two Years; Ger- History, All A's One Semester; Society (Fourth in Regionals and Scholar; Academic Challenge tion Award Program (Certificate Bret Bartell of Buchanan. A's; Computer Applications, Out- first heat over Ryan Disterheft, rest of the race, with victory be- man I, Outstanding Achieve- Red Arrow Conference Scholar Honorable Mention in State) Team; Science Olympiad; Four- and Pin); Government, All A's; Shorty Litaker was the first standing Achievement; Red Ar- repeat winner of the 1998 racing Mike Wells, and "Crazy" Eddie ing claimed by Adamson by a HHS grad J.R. Hotovy likes row Conference Athlete Scholar ment; Academic Utter (3.5 GPA Athlete Chris Privett: Science Olym- Year Outstanding Science Stu- Global Studies, All A's; Science season in the Factory Stock com- Jackson. The second heat was slim margin. Jason Elliott: Geometry, All After Three Semesters); U.S. Ashlee Tarbutton: Science piad; Biology II, All A's; Junior dent Plaque; Chemistry, All A's; Olympiad; '98 Wasena Staffer, Krenein petition by powering his number won by Corliss as he bested Hart- The action continues next week the fast times at the Speedway A's; Earth Science, All A's; History, All A's One Semester; Olympiad; Academic Letter (3.5 Class Vice President; Academic Academic Pin and Plaque (3.5 Outstanding Performance; Four- •iRVCmMr. 10 machine to the checkered flag ford's Keith Vann, Mike Turner, as a pair of racing events unfolds. By Joe Cheshire Street law/Economics, Highest Red Arrow Conference Scholar GPA After Three Semesters); Challenge Team; U.S. History, GPA after Seven Semesters); Year Outstanding Mathematics ahead of the hard-running com- and Hartford's Doug Burchfield. Friday night will see the Sprints, Mark ("J.R.") Hotovy Jr. don- Speedway and began the renova- Honors; Freshman English, Athlete Biology I, Exceptional Achieve- All A's All Year; Boys State Perfect Attendance Four-Year Student Plaque; Academic Pin petition. Litaker started in the The third heat was won by Tan- IMCA Modifieds, and Factory ned his cap and gown Sunday and tion process. With the move Highest Honors; Choir, First Dustin Beebe: Michigan Indus- ment; Choir, Second Letter Alternate Award (Plaque); Tandy Scholar and Plaque (3.5 GPA After Seven Luxury Van & Motor Home Sales seventh slot in the feature and zillo over Minton, Mark Wagner, Stocks battle it out. Saturday marched with his classmates to came the problem of not having Year letter Award; Student trial Technology Education Award; Choir, Section Leader/ Katie Rodriguez: Summer In- (Top 2% of Class); President's Semesters); Perfect Attendance, New & used, Consignments of all RVs, Boats & Autos battled his way around the circuit and Shorty Litaker. night the Hartford National receive a diploma from Hartford an ice arena to use. His mother i. Council, Class Representative Society (Third in Regionals and Treble Choir; Student Council, stitute at Madonna University; Education Award Program (Cer- Two Years; Red Arrow Con- STARCRAFTM for 20 action-packed laps. J.R. Hotovy claimed the B- Demolition Derby will unfold at 7 High School. To look afthe quiet Billie, chauffeured him to alt Neal Evans: Basic Woods, Out- Seventh in State) Class Representative Top 5% Performance in U.S. His- tificate and Pin); Four-Year ference Scholar Athlete 6542 Ryno Rd. 1 800 543-8267 Scott TartzilMaid claim to the Main event and the seventh spot p.m. as the annual Strawberry young man, one would not expect available ice competitions. iAt standing Achievement Trisha Brule: Academic Letter Adam Thomas: Perfect Atten- tory; Academic Pin (3.5 GPA Outstanding Spanish Student Pla- Holly Rose: President's Edu- m 39. I 94 (616) 468 7900 early lead held it for the in the feature that saw the top Festival is celebrated in down- a tiger lurks inside him: bii i one summer camp, he was in- Nicole Forrester: Spanish I, (3.5 GPA After Three Semes- dance After Five Semesters); Biology que; Government, All A's; cation Award Program (Cer- Coloma Fax 468 9815 lion's share of'the race. He gave five finishers all from Hartford. town Hartford. J.R. likes things that move fast vited to use the ice rinks in In- Vlost Improved ters); Spanish I, All A's; Advanc- Rebecca Wagner: Spanish II, II, All A's; Spanish II, All A's Global Studies, All A's; WNDU tificate and Pin); Academic Pin way to thcliardktoarging Litaker Hotovy, who is only one week out June 19 sees the Sprints on Dirt and he has two of the fastest at diana. 1(^0 U Jody Halamka: Geometry, Cri- ed Algebra, All A's Commendable Performance Matthew Romeo: Service and TV Award; Physics, All A's and Plaque (3.5 GPA After Seven of Bentort'Harbor and Gales- of high school, is proving to be a (SOD) make the first of five ap- his disposal, hockey andaiito rac- Indiana, unlike Michigan, tical Thinker; Earth Science, All Gordie Cartwright: Woods I, Jessica Wallmeier: U.S. His- Dedication/Library Aide Alfred Hart; President's Semesters); Government, All burg's Matt Corliss with only racing power to be reckoned pearances this year as the high- ing. allows nonresidents to compete, A's; Street Law/Economics, Most Improved; Michigan Indus- tory, All A's One Semester; Ger- Steve Sloan: Spanish III, All Education Award Program (Cer- A's; Global Studies, All A's; Red three laps to'go.1' with. His skills have improved powered, low-flying muscle With Hartford High'Sctool not in its athletic programs. J,R. Highest Honors; Basic Drawing. trial Technology Education man I, Outstanding Achieve- A's; Outstanding Art Work; Ex- tificate and Pin); Science Olym- Arrow Conference Scholar CERTIFIED The rare was action filled, and with each passing week. Ray machines do battle on the half- having a hockey rinkjjJ.R. has quickly jumped at the opportunl- Outstanding Achievement Society (Second in Regionals and ment; Academic Letter (3.5 GPA cellence in American Literature; piad; College English, All A's; Athlete; Senior Athlete Plaque Bridgriidn'^Mike Turner was in Watts finished second over Den- mile track. been making trips to Indiana ty and began traveling the 104- Greg Harper: Street l.aw/ Fifth in State) After Three Semesters); Sopho- Boys State Candidate; Science Academic Pin and Plaque (3.5 (Four Varsity Letters Earned, the thtefc tilings until the snake nis Bennett, Jim Anders, and Jeff several times a week to compete mile round trip up to five times Economics, All A's; Freshman Christopher Dawson: Outstan- more English, All A's; Biology I, Olympiad; Trigonometry, Aca- GPA After Seven Semesters); Two During Senior Year) ALTO "jU3i[\o?4 nj with the Marion Catholic High each week for practices and English, All A's; Basic Drawing, ding Art Work Exceptional Achievement; demic Achievement; Top 5% Academic Challenge Team; Gov- Melissa Schultz: Senior Class School team in South Bend. games. eiiMn > Outstanding Achievement Allison Edwards: Sophomore Choir, First Letter Award; Stu- Performance in U.S. History; ernment, All A's; Global Studies, Treasurer; Outstanding Art Scheffler turns fast time He plays the "hot spot" of His other fast hobby places him i Matthew Hartmann: Geome- English, All A's; Academic Let- dent Council, Secretary Academic Pin (3.5 GPA After All A's; Tandy Scholar (Top 2% Work; Global Studies, All A's; REPAIR goalie for the Marion Knights and in another hot spot, that being try, All A's; Street Law/Econo- ter (3.5 GPA After Three Semes- Ben Warner: Outstanding Art Five Semesters); Biology II, All of Class) (Academic Excellence Red Arrow Conference Scholar was voted Rookie of the Year. He behind the wheel of a Factory mics, All A's ters); Advanced Algebra, All Work; Academic Letter (3.5 GPA A's; Junior Class President; in Mathematics, Science, and Athlete; Senior Athlete Plaque at K'zoo Speedway is also on the "all-star team" for Stock car. Now in his second year Josh Hauch: Geometry, All A's; Choir, Second Year Letter After Three Semesters); Biology DAR U.S. History Award Computer Science); Red Arrow (Four Varsity Letters Earned, holding a 3.0 grade point average of racing competition, he is C. A. R. By Jackie Hiler A's; Earth Science, All A's; Award I, Exceptional Achievement; Dustin Smith: Media Produc- Academic All-Conference Pla- Two During Senior Year) at Hartford High School. becoming one of the more skilled Ken Scheffler once again set lene Johnson to take the Freshman English, All A's; Top Joshua Felt: Top 5% Perfor- Sophomore Class President; Ar- tions, Most Valuable Performer que; Math/Science Center Four- Dawn Sherwood: President's J.R. began skating at a young driver on the circuit. This past HARTFORD fast time at Kalamazoo Speed- checkered flag and Tom Sevigny Physical Education Student, mance in U.S. History; Acade- chitectural Drawing, Outstan- Elizabeth Sprague: U.S. Year Plaque Education Award Program (Cer- age after he and his family Friday night, he captured the 468-5555 way of 12.400 Saturday night, came in third. Coloma's Randy First Semester; Choir, First mic Letter (3.5 GPA After Three ding Achievement History, All A's All Year; '98 Tanya Hopkalo: President's tificate and Pin); College became Kalamazoo K-Wings checkered flag in the first heat TRANSMISSIONS June 6, in the Super Late Model Simmons captured the fourth Year Letter Award Semesters); Spanish I, Commen- Joseph Wheeler: Outstanding Wasena Staffer, Outstanding Education Award Program (Cer- English, All A's; Psychology, All FRONT-END fans. They lived in Sturgis at the race and finished fourth in the Kristin Igert: Perfect Atten- dable Performance; Advanced Art Work Performance; Psychology, All tificate and Pin); Science Olym- division. Brent Hook came in se- spot. .. . . , . . . .. A's; Anthropology, All A's; Service & Repair lme nd took feature event. dance Algebra, All A's; Michigan In- Jennifer Worley: Academic A's; Sociology, All A's; piad; Four-Year Outstanding Academic Pin and Plaque (3.5 ALIGNMENT cond with a time of 12.569 and Fast time in the Factory Stocks ' ^ advantage of the Rarinl, „ nfltnral attrition for includes front-wheel drives & 4X4 P/U Mike VanSparrentak had third was set by Steve Potter with a fnendly .ee arenas available At natoalatoUon to Daniel Iliff: Geometry, All dustrial Technology Education Letter (3.5 GPA After Three Academic Pin (3.5 GPA After Science Student Plaque; Chem- GPA After Seven Semesters); (616) 621-6141 !5 fast time of 12.578. time of 15.131, Bud Hybels was age 11, J.R. started in the begmn- J.R. as he tas teen an mtegra A's; Earth Science, All A's; Society (Third in Regionals and Semesters); Biology I, Excep- Five Semesters); Excellence in istry, All A's; College English, Biology 11, All A's; Government, skat a d Spanish I, All A's Honorable Mention in State) tional Achievement; Spanish I, American Literature; Spanish II, All A's; Four-Year Outstanding All A's; Global Studies, All A's; • '23 & Up | 501 W. Main St. The Super Late Model feature right behind him in second spot {"8 ^ " ^« hockey Jennifer Joyner: Freshman Justin Gagliardo: Woods I, Commendable Performance All A's English Student; Four-Year Red Arrow Academic All- MOST AMERICAN-MADE CARS English, All A's Outstanding Achievement; Mich- JUNIORS Sarah Stankus: Academic Pin Outstanding Mathematics Stu- Conference Plaque; Choir, Four- OPEN MON-FRI 8:30-5:30. Sat 8:30-12 Hartford sss.-as- at the CITG0 Station, downtown Colonu Chris Lambrecht: Perfect At- igan Industrial Technology Rebecca Belter: Spanish III, (3.5 GPA After Five Semesters); dent Plaque; Academic Pin and Year Participation Award; VlbA & MASTER CARD accepted tendance Education Society (First in Commendable Performance Spanish I, All A's; Choir, Second Plaque (3.5 GPA After Seven Choir, Third Letter Award Alaina Lewis: Street law/ Regionals and Fifth in State) Nicholas Bertuca: Academic Letter Award Semesters); Outstanding Art Julie Vawter: Psychology, All n s Economics, All A's Katherine Geisler: Sophomore Challenge Team Julia Tole: '98 Wasena Staffer, Work; Global Studies, All A's; A's; Academic Letter (3.5 GPA 3sq3S bK rks sSifK'tss "'R-NFVRF "SS&IX.M. Kayla Mack: Algebra, Best Class Treasurer; Spanish II, Brandy Brown: Outstanding Outstanding Performance; Aca- Government, All A's; Tandy After Seven Semesters); Media Grade Point Average; Earth Commendable Performance; Service Award/Office Aide; Stu- demic Pin (3.5 GPA After Five Scholar (Top 2% of Class) Red Productions, Most Valuable Per- Your Hometown Dealer! uriTcSftsraa the crowded circuit, the quiet was damaged badly. Chris Orr Jim Stemaman from Coloma and mask of that position. Science, AU A's; Word Perfect, Sophomore English, All A's; dent Council, Class Represen- Semesters); Spanish III, Com- Arrow Academic All-Conference former; Global Studies, All A's; f Un' Ih ''' i young man flashes a broad smile won Heat "A," Dave Lober took taking the fifth spot. In the "B" He moved to Hartford when his Outstanding Achievement Academic Letter (3.5 GPA After tative mendable Performance; U.S. Plaque Red Arrow Conference Scholar {ami!y purchased Hartford and replies, "It's cool." Travis Mack: Freshman Eng- Three Semesters); Biology I, Ex- Jeremy Burnside: Perfect At- History, All A's All Year Doug Horton: Woeds III, Most Athlete; Senior Athlete Plaque iliOfs ins# nnoH PlfrM Heat "B",aD(JlteyeTrue.tQok.thfi. fe^ui;^ Burger in second and lish, All A's; Outstanding "New'* ceptional Achievement; Perfect tendance Staci Unruh: '98 Wasena Staf- Improved; Michigan Industrial (Four Varsity Letters Earned, checkered flag in Heat "C." with Ed Burger JUNE 12 THRU JUNE IH - •SAT-SUN ONLY Dave Lober also won the Last John Pokagon from Hartford tak- Artist; Choir, First Year Letter Attendance, Two Years; Advanc- Melissa Dick: *98 Wasena Staf- fer, Outstanding Performance; Technology Education Society Two During Senior Year) 00 CALL ANY THEATRE FOR SHOWTIMES AT ALL THEATRES Award; National School Choral ed Algebra, All A's fer, Outstanding Performance; Academic Pin (3.5 GPA After (Third in Regionals and Eighth in Jeffrey Wagner: Senior Ath- Chance race. ing third. John Chapman won Heat "A" with Dave Bower in se- Award, For Greatest Improve- Stephanie Gregory: Academic Academic Pin (3.5 GPA After Five Semesters); Spanish III, All State); Senior Athlete Plaque lete Plaque (Four Varsity Let- Chlysle'i - $l\jmoull\ - {)Jge &. now /Jeep In the Limited Late Models, Brandon Lyons turned fast time cond and Hartford's Bob Sinclair T niVf A COLOMA ment; Student Council, Class Letter (3.5 GPA After Three Five Semesters); U.S. History, A's (Four Varsity Letters Earned, ters Earned, Two During Senior USED VEHICLE SALES 468-LOMA Representative Semesters); Biology I, Excep- All A's One Semester; Girls State Christa Welty: Academic Pin Two During Senior Year) NEW VEHICLE SALES of 13.967, with Eddie Payne in se- in third. Lee Misak took the LU1V1A Year) Large Selection Professionally Reconditioned 7:00 9:30 PG13 Stephanie Morlock: Geometry, tional Achievement; Excellence Representative (3.5 GPA After Five Semesters) Chrystal Hummel: College Rachel Warner: President's cond with a time of 14.000, and AI checkered flag in Heat "B." riTY OF ANGELS Heritz not far behind with a time In the Mini Stock division, All A's; Street Law/Economics, in Marketing; Word Perfect, Tom Dublin: Junior Class Nick Wigent: Service and English, All A's; Advanced Education Awards Program PARTS & SERVICE Factory Trained Technicians 4:45 PG of 14.122. Jerry Drake turned Jason Dobosiewicz set a new PAULIE All A's; Freshman Class Trea- Outstanding Achievement Treasurer Dedication/Library Aide Psychology, All A's; Academic (Certificate and Pin); Red Arrow 463-5656 sixth fast time with a 14.231. track record with a time of 16.264, BULWORTH 4:15 6:50 9:10 R surer; Spanish I, Commendable Erica Howard: Math, All A's Samantha Ferrer: Student Abby Winkel: '98 Wasena Staf- Pin and Plaque (3.5 GPA After Academic All-Conference Pla- 463-5213 OR 463-6329 In the Limited Late Model "A" with Dave Coleman in second 3:50 7:40 PG13 Performance Laurie Howard: U.S. History, Council, Vice President fer, Outstanding Performance; Seven Semesters); Four-Year que; Wasena Editor, Outstanding TITANIC HOURS: M (8-8) • Tu-Thur (8-6) • Sat (9-2) feature, Brandon Lyons captured with a time of 16.481, and Alan Peter Murphy: Perfect Atten- All A's One Semester; Sopho- Deyanira Figueroa: Spanish U.S. History, All A's One Outstanding Spanish Student Pla- Performance; College English, 544 N. Main» Downtown Watervliet the checkered flag with Eddie Reed setting third fast time of dance more English, All A's; Academic IV, Outstanding Performance; Semester; Choir, Third Letter que; Global Studies, All A's All A's; Academic Pin and Pla- Payne crossing the finish line not 16.648. Jason Dobosiewicz also Jennifer Olmsted: Freshman Letter (3.5 GPA After Three Bilingual Tutorial Hard Worker Award; Student Council, Class Emily Hutchins: Wasena que (3.5 GPA After Seven MICH-3 SOUTH'HAVEN far behind. Mike Zordon took won the feature, with Dave Cole- •ass President Semesters); Biology I, Excep- Jason Frank: Red Arrow Con- Representative Sports Editor, Outstanding Semesters); Spanish IV, Out- third and Jerry Drake was in man in second and Andy Bayak THF TRIIIVIAN SHOW h;o-4,l5 7;io.:4apc Scott Olszewski: Basic Draw- tional Achievement; Spanish I, ference Scholar Athlete; Aca- Katy Winkel: Girls State Alter- Achievement; Academic Pin and standing Performance; Global fourth spot. Mike Zordon won in third. In Heat "A" Dave Cole- 1:00*3:50 6:50 9:30 PG13 ing, Most Improved All A's demic Pin (3.5 GPA After Five nate; Chemistry, All A's; Sum- Plaque (3.5 GPA After Seven Studies, All A's; Government, All C.ODZILLA Heat "A," Jerry Zachary cross- man took the checkered flag, just Jeannie Peek: Freshman Eng- Eric Leith: Basic Woods, Out- Semesters); Perfect Atten- mer Institute at Eastern Semesters); Senior Class Presi- A's; Student Council, Class THF HORSE WHISPERER" 1:40*4:45 8:00 PG13 HARTFORD SPEEDWAY ed the finish line first in Heat beating out Jason Dobosie- lish, All A's standing Achievement; Outstan- dance; Media Productions, Most Michigan University; Academic dent; Global Studies, All A's; Representative wicz. In Heat "B" Greg Musser Jennifer Prestidge: Freshman ding Art Work Valuable Performer; Spanish Pin (3.5 GPA After Five Semes- Red Arrow Conference Scholar "B" and Jim Abbott took the NILES Amanda Winkel: Student took the checkered flag. 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In honor of Father's Day, the Tri-City Record is spon- soring its "Top Pop" contest for Father's Day, June

On that da». a father, grandfather, stepfather or best friend win receive a $25 gift certificate from the IH&KS Rlfi THE Tn-City Record and dozens of gifts from area mer- MtMOfllES chants as the "Top Pop" of 1998. Selection of "Top Pop" is made by the staff of the Tn-City Record, based on the contents of a nomi- nating letter submitted on behalf of the candidate To enter that special man in your life in the "Top Pop competition, simply write a letter to the Editor of the Record. In 100 words or less, tell why he deserves to win the "Top Pop" title. Sign the letter and give your address and telephone number (don't forget Pop's name). Deadline for the letter entry is Fri- n oon The To Po !•?' L ' " P P" ^tter writer will be notified that day and the 'Top Pop" will THE ATHLETIC BOOSTERS/GREEN AND WHITE CLUB...iiiade the final payment on the receive his gift certificate on Sunday, Father's Dav. track June 4. The club made the payment to the School Board six years to the day from when His picture and the nominating letter will appear in the June 24 edition of the Record. All letters submit- it was authorized to begin the fund-raiser. Members were very grateful to the community for ted for consideration will appear in the Record as its support of this endeavor. Pictured are: (from the left) Ken Wilier, Don Peirce, Mike space allows up to and after Father's Day. Banic, Linda Shindeldecker, Linda Wilier, Rick Vawter, Jim Webb, Jerrod Webb, Logan Webb, Deb Webb, Cindy Lowe, Margot Hafer, Dale Tallman, Vere Shindeldecker, Diane Tibbs, Ron Burleson, Terry Tibbs, and Dan Klug. FATHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE & "TOP POP" GIFT LIST

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