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TRI-CITYEst. 1882 Vol. 136 Issue #44 November RECORD 1, 2018 Seventy-five Cents Elections are Tuesday, November 6 City Commissioners facing challenges; Berrien County Commissioner race; School Board members unopposed By Annette Christie term as a City Commissioner. A life- of her love for the City of Coloma and Watervliet City Commission long resident of Berrien County, he and the work that she does with Public Watervliet City Commissioner incum- his wife reside at 296 Riverside Dr. in Works. “We have just started working bents Deah Muth, Larry Hehl, and the City of Watervliet. He has two on a Master Plan for the City and I Rick Kinzler are facing challengers grown children. want to see that through,” Hammond this November. Michael Bumstead and Kinzler is a graduate of Watervliet said. The city is also in the process of Jennifer Helms hope to have a seat at High School and worked as a trash developing a 5-year Capital Improve- the Commission table. hauler for 51 years before retiring. He ment Plan. She added, “We have devel- hopes to be re-elected so that he can be oped combined services with our a part of the future of Watervliet and neighboring communities, we need to wants to stay involved. continue to acknowledge their impor- Michael Bumstead, 57, is hoping to tance and honor those relationships.” serve in a public office for the first time Nathan Clements, 33, is employed by ONE COMET SOARS TO THE TOP! Coloma Comet Emma Vander- as a Watervliet City Commissioner. He Whirlpool Corporation and is co- molen, running in the Regional Cross country race on Saturday finished and his wife have three daughters. owner of Clements Property Solutions. in the top 15 in a time of 21:57.02, is celebrated here with her fellow team He is a graduate of Buchanan High He and his wife have one daughter and mates. Her regional results qualify her to run in the State Cross Country School and attended Great Lakes reside at 563 N. West St. He has been race next Saturday, to be held at the Michigan International Speedway in Christian College for two years. He has on the City Commission for three Brooklyn, MI. Best of luck Emma! Muth Hehl served our country for four years in the years. See all the local sports reports in the Press Box on pages 14-16. U.S. Navy where he was honorably Linda Freitag, 65, is a medical assis- discharged in 1995. He has also served tant for Berrien Regional Associates in as a volunteer fireman and EMT. He Neurology. She has a son and two step- More election stories inside has worked at (what is now known as) daughters. She and her husband reside Spectrum Health Lakeland for 23 at 353 W. Maple St. She has served the Vote to legalize recreational years. citizens of Coloma in this role for over Having lived in Watervliet for 16 20 years. marijuana use... Page 7 years, Bumstead said he is running for Fred Reeves is challenging the incum- office to serve his community. He bents. The 77-year-old resides at 164 Governor’s election and other state wants to help the City of Watervliet to Harriet St. with his wife. He has three Kinzler Bumstead improve and prosper. children and two step-children. His and federal office votes... Page 8 Jennifer Helms, 63, resides at 610 work experience includes 25 years on leadership positions throughout the leader with teams on budgets and allo- Deah A. Muth, Twin Hills Drive. She recently retired the Berrien County Sheriff’s Depart- years. cations and problem solving for IBM, 43, resides on Sil- from 43 years in the utility industry ment, sales, training, and consumer af- His community membership includes in a global capacity. She noted that she ver Terrace in the and has experience in finance, purchas- fairs. being the past Exalted Ruler of the St. is fluent in Spanish and will seek to City of Watervliet. ing, contracts and administration. She Reeves describes himself as a political Joe, Benton Harbor Elks Lodge 541 represent the entire diverse community. She is a graduate has lived in Watervliet for 17 years, is junkie. He said he loves the City of and a member for 33 years. As a parent in this community and fa- of Watervliet a lifetime Michigander and has two Coloma and that there are good people He has volunteered as a manager and miliarity with schools and her son’s High School & children. here. He said he has some ideas that coach for little league baseball, rocket peers, she feels that she can fully rep- Lake Michigan She has been interested in getting in- may help the town. football and coached the youth basket- resent the needs of the entire commu- College. She has volved in city government for several ball programs. He has served as Pres- nity regardless of the age gaps that a son who attends years but had a job that required long Hartford City Helms ident of Coloma/Hagar Baseball exist among us. Watervliet High hours and travel. With retirement, she Incumbents Ron Burleson, Frank Softball Association, and also several Barbary states that she has already School. now has the time to focus on the great Dockter, and John Miller are unop- years as baseball director. He served begun to attend local meetings in Wa- Muth is employed by the Watervliet city of Watervliet. posed for four-year terms. on the first active board for the Coloma tervliet Township, Hagar Township, School District as a building secretary. Helms said she wants Watervliet to be Rocket Football Association. Coloma Township and Coloma City to She also has a background in finance a healthy, safe town. To her, this means Hagar Township Clerk He and his wife are members of hear about issues with roads, parks, in- and business ownership. She has been monitoring and maintaining roads, safe Sarah Rodriquez has worked as the Coloma United Methodist Church, frastructure, water and more. She looks serving on the Watervliet City Com- water supply, and adequate police pro- clerk since May 2017 after being ap- where he has also been an active vol- forward to being able to offer her mission since January 2012. tection. In her career, she has led and pointed to fill the vacancy. This is her unteer. thoughts on directions Berrien County She has chaired the Watervliet Home been a part of many diverse work first time serving in a public office. As a commissioner, Vollrath is ap- can take to work toward solutions. Town Christmas Celebration for the teams that had to come to hard deci- She and her husband live at 2787 pointed to the Personnel and Human Jon Hinkelman defeated Bill Hodge in last four years and has been the Chair- sions as well as decisions that met the Coloma Rd. Services Committee and was previ- the primary and is unopposed in the person of the Parks and Recreation needs of the company and has led ously on the Finance Committee. He general election. Commissioner Jon Committee. Muth was one of the change when it is for all involved. also serves on the Area Agency on Hinkelman, District 2 Commissioner forces that worked diligently to get the Aging, Disaster Planning Committee, does not face any opposition. District new skate park located at Hays Park. Coloma City Commission Land Bank Authority, Southwest 2 represents Watervliet City, the por- Muth is seeking re-election because Coloma City Clerk Martha Darling Michigan Alliance Region Three, tion of Watervliet Township south of I- she loves being involved and making a and Treasurer Kelly Clements face no Local Emergency Planning Commis- 94, Bainbridge Township, Berrien difference in the city where she was opposition in this month’s election. sion, and the County Public Safety Township, Pipestone Township, and born and raised. “I love being the City Commissioners Martha Ham- Communication Center Operations the Village of Eau Claire. voice for the citizens and hope to con- mond, Nathan Clements, and Linda Committee. He was recently selected tinue with the growth. I would love to Freitag are being challenged. to serve on two state level committees Van Buren County Commission be involved in the development of the as well. Mike Chappell defeated the incumbent Paper Mill site,” Muth said. Vollrath Rose Patricia Camarena-Rose Barbary re- in the primary election and is unop- Larry Hehl, 62, resides at 241 S. Main Berrien County Commission sides at 2631 Park Road in Coloma posed for the District 4 Van Buren St., Apt. #2, in the City of Watervliet. Berrien County Commissioner Dave with her husband. She has one son and County Commission seat. He has three grown children. He has Vollrath, Republican, faces Democrat one step-daughter. He is a resident of Hartford. He and served the City of Watervliet as a Com- Patricia Camarena-Rose Barbary for Barbary has a BA in English Journal- his wife have three children. missioner for two years following an the District 1 Berrien County Commis- ism from Valparaiso University, and a Chappell graduated from Hartford appointment to fill a vacancy. He is sion seat. District 1 represents Coloma MA and Mph from Simmons College High School and the University of seeking election for a four-year term. City, Coloma Township, Hagar Town- in Literature and Philosophy of Lan- Northwestern Ohio. He is currently at- He has also served on the Planning Hammond Clements ship, and the portion of Watervliet guage respectively. Her work experi- tending Kalamazoo Valley Community Commission. Township north of I-94. ence includes marketing, team leader, College. He is a retired administrator Hehl has studied psychology and his- David Vollrath became a Berrien business ownership and training. She of Hartford Public Schools, a captain tory at Illinois State University and is County Commissioner after winning retired from IBM in 2016. of the Hartford Fire Department and is working toward a master’s degree in the general election in 2016. Vollrath Barbary is a member of the Chamber a United States Air Force Veteran. secondary education. He has many graduated from Coloma High School of Commerce Coloma and Watervliet He is the Vice President of the Van years of work experience in manage- and lived most of his life in the Tri- since 2008, a Hartford Chamber of Buren County Firefighters Association ment, finance, and business. City area. He and his wife have cele- Commerce member since 2016, a and the Hartford Lions Club. He is a He seeks to continue in his role as brated over 30 years of marriage. They member of the Coloma HS Theatre member of the Hartford American Le- commissioner so that he can continue currently live in Coloma Charter Boosters and the Watervliet HS Foot- gion. to work with City leaders and fellow Township where they have resided for ball Team Boosters. Chappell believes that education does- commissioners to have fiscal responsi- Freitag Reeves 19 years. They have two grown sons. As a member of the student exchange n’t stop after high school. “We need to bility. Vollrath is retired from APL Logistics program she is hosting students from prepare not only our high school stu- “My original interest was in seeing the Marsha Hammond, 67, resides at 126 in Coloma where he worked as a pur- Brazil and Mexico for four years. dents, but also our adults for the jobs Paper Mill site developed,” adding, N. Church St. in the City of Coloma. chasing agent and inventory specialist Barbary said she wants to represent that are now available,” Chappell said. “that will really put Watervliet on the She is retired and has been on the City for just short of 20 years. He has the people of District 1 using her 15 map.” Commission for 17 years. served on the Coloma Board of Educa- years of experience working as team See ELECTIONS Rick Kinzler, 71, is finishing his first She is running for reelection because tion for 18 years and has held various continued on Page 10 2 Tri-City Record November 1, 2018 will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. If you do not know where you’re sup- My news posed to go to vote, visit the Michigan and Voter Information Center at Investing in Your Future News www.michigan.gov/vote. with one provider can give you a cen- views By Enter your first and last name, date of tralized, unifying investment strate- from from the birth and residential ZIP code, and the Brian Smith gy, one that can help you in the fol- Lansing website will give you the address and Financial Advisor lowing ways: Michigan a map of your polling location. Diversification – If you own several State The site also allows voters to view a different financial accounts, includ- House sample of their ballot online. ing IRAs, 401(k)s and online Southwest Michigan voters may also accounts, you might have many sim- By Sen. John Proos 154 Badt Dr., Coloma By Representative Beth Griffin get their polling location information ilar investments within them. You by contacting their county clerk’s 468-4153 might even own a cash-value insur- Let your voice office at 269-983-7111 ext. 8264 in ance policy containing investments Consolidating accounts Eliminating be heard by voting Berrien County or 269-657-8218 ext. that closely track the ones you have The freedom to choose our leaders 6 in Van Buren County. leads to clear in the other accounts. This type of burdensome driver makes us the beacon of liberty in the I would also urge area voters to learn duplication can be harmful, because financial strategy world, yet voter turnout remains low. as much as possible about the candi- if a market downturn primarily responsibility fees None of us can completely control Earlier this month a new law elimi- In 1960, nearly 73 percent of the vot- dates and the issues. We continue to affects one type of asset, and your all the things that happen to us. Yet, nating punitive driver responsibility ing age population in Michigan voted. face challenges, and we need effective portfolio is dominated by that asset when it comes to achieving your fees in Michigan went into effect, That figure dropped to 54.5 percent in leaders at every level who are able to or similar ones, you could take a big long-term financial goals, including a bringing relief to hundreds of thou- 1996 and has since rebounded to 63 deliver results. hit. But if you have all your invest- comfortable retirement, you do have sands of Michigan motorists. percent in 2016. Please exercise your constitutional ments in the same place, a financial a great deal of power – as long as you I was glad to join a strong bipartisan Although a 63 percent turnout is right to vote. Your voice could help professional can review your hold- follow a clear, well-defined financial group of my colleagues in voting for lower than we would hope to see, it is determine the future of our state, our ings and recommend appropriate strategy. And one way to help build the plan, which was signed into law in huge compared to the 41.6 percent nation and our local communities. ways to diversify your investment and maintain such a strategy is by March as part of a multi-bill package turnout in the 2014 election. As always, I look forward to hearing dollars. (Be aware, though, that while consolidating your financial ending the fees and offering full for- I encourage all citizens to let their your comments and feedback on the diversification can reduce the impact accounts. giveness of outstanding debt. voices be heard by getting out to vote. important issues facing Michigan. You of market volatility on your portfolio, Over the course of their lives, many It was long past time for Michigan to Election Day is Nov. 6, and the polls can contact me at 517-373-6960. it can’t guarantee profits or protect people pick up a variety of financial end these costly and meaningless fees. against all losses. accounts from multiple sources. They left too many hard working Staying on track – With all your They might have a few IRAs from Southwest Michigan families strug- accounts in one place, you’ll find it different providers, a couple of old gling to pay off crushing debt, without easier to keep the big picture in mind 401(k) plans from past employers, an making anyone a better or safer driver. and make the moves necessary to insurance policy (or two) purchased These fees were enacted by past help you progress toward your finan- many years ago, and a scattershot of politicians hoping to fill a budget hole cial goals. Two main actions include stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit they had created. Thanks to sound buying or selling investments and and other investments. budgeting practices and responsible "-*32887#9*.98,797662749)5-48.9!7108,9 7$1683748 adjusting your portfolio to make it '(+**'#(+&&%$!)&+

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Opportunity Zones can spur economic Take the First Step to Living Pain Free opportunity for all Join vein specialist, Glen Hastings, MD, FACS, as he discusses the causes Opportunity Zones are a new biparti- and symptoms of spider and varicose veins – plus nd out about san community development tax the best options for treatment. incentive program established under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Designed to spur long-term investments in low- Wednesday, November 7 income communities, the new pro- gram has the potential to unlock tril- 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. lions of dollars in capital for invest- Lincoln Township Public Library ment where demand is high and talent 2099 W. John Beers Road is readily available, including neigh- borhoods throughout Michigan – from Stevensville Wayne County to Van Buren County. I am pleased to join Maurice Jones, President and CEO of the Local If your legs feel tired, heavy, or achy – especially at night – Initiatives Support Corporation you may be one of the many people who suer the painful eects (LISC), to promote this game-chang- of varicose veins. The condition aects both men and women ing tax incentive program that can spur opportunity for all. LISC has and isn’t always visible to the naked eye. been active in tapping bipartisan tax incentive programs to harness capital To register for this free seminar, call (269) 927-5361 for major development projects in or visit www.lakelandhealth.org/veinseminar Kalamazoo, and Opportunity Zones are a new tool in the development toolbox for LISC and other communi- Preregistration for this seminar is encouraged, ty leaders operating in the newly des- not required; walk-ins are welcome. ignated zones. Hartford Township is one of twenty-four Opportunity Zones in Southwest Michigan, presenting new opportunities for community leaders in the Tri-City area. To learn more about this and other important legislative issues, please visit my website: upton.house.gov or call my offices in Kalamazoo (269- 385-0039), St. Joseph/Benton Harbor (269-982-1986), or Washington, D.C. Learn more at (202-225-3761). www.lakelandhealth.org/veinseminar November 1, 2018 Tri-City Record 3 Veterans Day service in Watervliet Saturday, Nov. 10, followed by an open house at VFW Post Watervliet VFW Post 1137 will be Arrow Highway on Saturday, Novem- Following the service, there will be an benefits that a veteran may have com- conducting a Veterans Day service at ber 10 beginning at 11 a.m. Retired Air open house for the public lasting until ing. their post home located at 8777 Red Force Master Sergeant Pete Petruk will 2 p.m. Representatives from both the serve as the speaker with the closing VFW and the American Legion will be They hope everyone will join them for ceremony conducted by the North on hand to possibly answer questions this Veterans Day service.. Berrien Military Rites team. regarding joining either organization or Fuller Birth announcement A baby boy was born on Monday, Oc- tober 22, 2018 at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo to Kayla and Tyler Fuller, Tomlin Birth formerly of Hartford. He weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces, Announcement measured 20 inches long and has been A baby boy was born on Wednesday, named Malcolm Tyler Fuller. October 17, 2018 to Stephen and Sarah Tomlin of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and Holiday Blues has been named Isaac Knox Tomlin. His big sister is Sarah Kate Tomlin. program offered The proud grandparents are Jeff and in Southwest Marcia (Adams) Tomlin; great-grand- parents Richard and Emma Adams and Michigan uncle Alex Tomlin, all of Muldrow, Join Caring Circle, a Lakeland Health AN ACADEMIC CHALLENGE FIRST… Coloma A vs. Coloma B! The competition was a no show, so the two Oklahoma. Affiliate, for Holiday Blues, an annual Coloma teams played each other. Team A beat Team B, 90-65. All 12 Comet scholars competed and Coach Sheehan His great uncle, Bill Adams and his program that provides an opportunity and Coach Glisson were delighted with their Comet Pride! family are all in the Hartford and Ban- for individuals, family, and friends to Team A & B members pictured are: (from the left) Front row - Kaidence Burrell (hiding), Brandon Schmidt, gor area. participate in meaningful sharing and Benjamin Reynolds, Kayleen Dahlke, Matthew Kennedy, Alexia Saucedo, Carson Clark, Nicholas Hatton, Erin gain renewed strength to walk through Morris, Lillian Arnold; Back row - Braeden Metz, Erik Jarvis. grief during the holiday season. The program is free and open to the com- munity. To register, or for more information, call Caring Circle at (269) 429-7100. Please share your Sessions will be offered at the follow- good news with the ing dates and locations: Monday, November 12 at 5:30 p.m. at readers of the Lory’s Place, 445 Upton Drive in St. Tri-City Record Joseph. Thursday, November 13 at 12:00 p.m. Email to at Caring Circle, 4025 Health Park [email protected] Lane in St. Joseph. Thursday, November 15 at 4:00 p.m. or call at Caring Circle, 05055 Blue Star 463-NEWS Highway in South Haven.

HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK SUCCESS... Thank you to local businesses, organizations and volunteers for helping with the 2018 Halloween in the Park, Trunk or Treat in downtown Coloma last Saturday. The North Berrien Community Development and the Coloma Lions Club coordinated a fun, safe Halloween gathering with delicious grilled hot dogs, popcorn, Gatorade, juice, apples and tremendous amounts of candy given to the cos- 90th Birthday tumed children. See the Letter to the Editor on Page 12 for more details. Open House for Rita Lynch WE’VE337 E. St. Joseph St.MOVED! (Red Arrow Hwy) on just east of Main Street Watervliet Saturday Happy Birthday, Rita Lynch! This beautiful lady is turning 90! Her family will host an open house on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 7454 Paw Paw Avenue in Watervliet. Please join them for coffee and dessert as they celebrate together. STATE FARM AGENT KARLA D. SMOTHERS PAYS IT FORWARD... Karla Smothers states, “Becoming an agent took a lot of work and many hours on the internet completing training modules. I was very fortunate to have the support of the Watervliet Library to assist me. I am donating these ear buds for the library to use as a fund raiser for any needed supplies”. Shown here is Karla D. Smothers of State Farm Insurance and Watervliet librarian Sharon Crotser-Toy. Watervliet library offers social work We're GROWING in team members AND clientele Socialintern; workers have Meet become and a fre- Greetto arrange a meetingon Nov. with Miss 12 Rudi. WELCOMING Amanda Poole quently utilized resource in public li- For more information please contact to our team braries, and Watervliet is now a part of the library at 269-463-6382 or Amanda is multi-talented as a stylist-colorist that movement. Social Workers in [email protected], or visit the library’s & make-up Small and Rural Libraries (SWiRLS) Facebook page. artist...from is a grant funded partnership between everyday to Niles District Library and six other re- formal events gional libraries, which includes Water- vliet. We LOVE our The program’s goals are to connect pa- family team, trons with information about services the more the merrier! available in their community and to de- You can see Amanda working velop collaborative relationships with her talent Wednesdays local service agencies. Licensed social & Fridays here at workers or social work interns from Robert Michael Salon & Spa LLC area universities will be available on a regular schedule or by appointment at each library to provide face to face as- sistance and referrals. To better inform the public of this service, the Watervliet District Library will hold a Meet-And-Greet event fea- CD coming turing WMU Social Work interns and their licensed program manager, Mon- due? day, November 12, from 1-3 p.m. Area residents are encouraged to stop by to Compare share questions or concerns, or simply to say hello. Light refreshments will be our rates. served. Tracy Rudi, a graduate student en- . BrianFinancial W Advisor Smith rolled in Western Michigan Univer- 154 Badt Dr Coloma, MI 49038 sity’s School of Social Work, has been 269-468-4153 assigned regular hours in the library, www.edwardjones.com Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. People needing help are welcome to stop in during that time to speak with her. In addition, patrons are encouraged to fill www.edwardjones.com out a “Book-a-Social Work Intern” re- MKT-5894I-A quest form any time the library is open,

Member SIPC 4 Tri-City Record November 1, 2018 Marion’s nursing experience. I remember one of the last times Ron and I talked. We had been gone for a Glimpses From The Past few days, and I came in and sat on the edge of his bed to talk. He said to me, Civil War Tri-City Area History Page “Well, Bud, I’m not going to make it!” I tried to comfort him, but I really did- veterans n’t know what to say. I did tell him North Berrien Historical none of us gets out of here alive… Museum is always interested in most of us just don’t know when. photos, stories or information The Paw Paw River Journal I wish I could have been better at sharing. The museum can be counseling. I still don’t know where contacted at 269-468-3330 or by we are all going finally. But perhaps it email to info@northberrienhis- will be what we think it should be. tory.org. The nihilist (who believes in nothing) From the photo collection at the North Berrien Historical Museum could get nothing… I don’t know 300 Coloma Avenue, Coloma By Roy M. Davis what the agnostic (who believes maybe) would get. And those who have always enjoyed talking with The yawning abyss believe would get to see the face of priests, ministers, and rabbis in the My Webster’s says a yawning abyss God finally! One of our daughters campus ministry. They have to be Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By is a deep hole that opens wide in front says she thinks the hardest part is sharp to deal with those young inquir- As reported in the local newspapers: Coloma Courier, of us. And that’s what we were look- this… right now! Hartford Day Spring, and Watervliet Record. ing minds. ing at. We were standing at the edge of Well, let’s hope for the best and work It used to be we thought Heaven was the Grand Canyon. I have pictures to toward that as we continue to weave NEWS FROM THE COLOMA COURIER somewhere ‘up there.’ But one time prove it. There we are… The Chief Golden threads into the tapestry of our Rolling Backboth vocal The and instrumental Years school when I had become friends with a 100 years ago – 1918 Accountant and I leaning against a lives in these storybook towns along Highways leading into Coloma are in groups. young priest there, I asked him, fence, behind us the deepest hole I’ve the Paw Paw River. bad shape. It would be well if the “Where is Heaven?” The Chief 30 years ago – 1988 ever seen. Leaning casually against township board would see to their Incumbents Rodney Krieger, Accountant and I had been talking the fence and smiling for the camera. condition before winter sets in. Supervisor; Marilyn B. Schultz, about it, and she said, “I used to think Watervliet Library Hah! If you look closely you can see Farmers have offered their teams to Clerk; Robert Johnson, Treasurer; and I knew where Heaven was, but after my knuckles are white I’m gripping it News haul gravel from the local gravel pit. Marshall Badt, Township Constable we went into space… now I’m not so so hard. International Games Day Miss Marie Furman received a call to are running unopposed in the upcom- sure!” We didn’t know it then, but it was a Nov. 5, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. report for duty as a Red Cross nurse. ing election. The young priest said, “Perhaps after last trip we would take with my sister Board games, card games, digital She will start at once at San Antonio, We Asked You… How is a turkey pre- we die it is like before we were born… and brother-in-law, Ron, before his games - table top games will be out Texas. She received her degree of pared? Kim Wymer says, “Put stuff a place of perfect contentment, light, untimely death and later hers. I guess throughout the week! R.N. from Mercy Hospital in Benton inside the turkey… I don’t know. and peace.” Then he recommended that is tied in with the title above. “The Business of Murder” Harbor. It is a great source of satisfac- Mom won’t tell us.” Joey Callahan that I read some of the writings of Because I awakened this morning Nov. 8, 6 – 8 p.m. tion that she can be of service to her advises, “Cook it in a hot number but Martin Luther on that subject. Well, thinking long dark thoughts… about Back by popular demand, the library country. not as hot as 2000 degrees.” after all, he was a good Catholic boy! where we are all headed. will once again become the scene of a The 1988 4-H Leaders Banquet was So then I was thinking about Ron… 60 years ago – 1958 Back in the day, we were living in crime, this time involving members of held. Awards were given to Anita and brother-in-law, friend, companion in Cassopolis, the giant of the Little Hartford and the Chief Accountant a prestigious school of finance. All Bill Hirsch, Kathleen Walter, Janet many of our travels. We first became Eight Conference, will invade Coloma was working as an office nurse for Dr. hams and sleuths are invited for this Sue Clem, Patricia Sturgeon and friends when we were in middle to an expected packed house. Carl Boothby. She worked evenings murder mystery. Denise Smith. The event was held at school. I can’t believe how nerdy we Defending Coloma will be Tom and I put the kids to bed. When she got In Stitches Knitting Group the St. Joe Kickers Sport Club Inc. were in those days. Several of us in DeRosa, Roger Smith, Dave Sweet, home we always had something to eat Nov. 9, 2:30 – 4 p.m. our group decided we wanted people Tom Willmeng and Jim Bale. before we went to bed, and a cup of Limited supplies are available to Submitted by volunteer Sandi Musick to notice us more, so we all dressed up The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger coffee. Did that keep us awake? Nah! beginners. Munchow at Coloma Public Library and wore ties for several days. Carter has been touring with the Salt Not back in those days. Third Monday Book Club from the Coloma Courier newspapers Nobody noticed. We double-dated for Lake City Tabernacle. This group One evening when she came home Nov. 19, 7 – 8 p.m. donated by the Tri-City Record. our senior prom. I took Marion and made a request appearance before she told me she had talked to a lady Great books, fabulous conversations! Hours: Mon & Fri, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 Ron took the girl from Marion’s class President and Mrs. Dwight D. we both knew… a salty old gal who November – “There There” by p.m.; Tue, Wed & Thu, 10:00 a.m.- that he was dating at the time. He had Eisenhower at the White House. You would call a spade a spade. This lady Tommy Orange. 8:00 p.m.; Sat, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. not yet gotten interested in my sister can view this concert on Ed Sullivan’s had just lost her husband and Marion Yoga Phone: 269-468-3431 then. TV program. was offering her sympathy. At this Monday 9 – 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 – 8 We both went into World War II. Ron The annual Veteran’s Day observance point the bereaved widow said, p.m.; Chair Yoga - Wednesday 6 – was injured in a Jeep accident in will take place in the high school audi- “That’s all right. He went out the same 6:30 p.m. France, and spent a lot of time in the torium. Music will be provided by way he came in… bare as—d and Teen Table Projects: November hospital. After the war he got home hungry!” Stone Loom Weaving; Make it and before I did. Ron and my sister, NEWS FROM THE HARTFORD DAY SPRING I guess that’s the way it is for all of us. take it! for Hartford boys and girls were being Wilma, had started dating. They were 100 years ago - 1918 And the unknowable gnaws at us. We Children’s Programs: thru April completed this week by a committee married shortly after we were and Over 100 people standing in front of worry about it and think about it as Story Hours Wednesday 10:30 – of townspeople and teachers with thereafter we had many adventures the local Pere Marquette depot nar- I’m doing here. We come into this 11:30 a.m. & Thursday 1:30 – 2:30 arrangements being made to include together. rowly escaped Monday morning when world with nothing, and we leave the p.m.: Picture books, crafts and fun entertainment for children of all ages. Ron slipped into his final illness the incoming southbound passenger same way. Beggars and kings all have designed to inspire the love of read- The party is sponsored by the Parent shortly after I retired from teaching. train struck the James Tuttle dray to go through it. We are born, we live, ing! For ages 3 – 5. Teacher Association. He and Wilma had two daughters and team, dragged the horses and wagon and then we have to die. And if we are Book a Social Work Intern a son, all grown. She took good care through the crowd, killing one of the 50 years ago - 1968 blessed (or cursed) with an over active Thanks to an LSTA grant through the of him, and we brought our travel horses and completely wrecking the Fire destroyed a large low barn on the imagination, we have to think about it. Niles Library, Watervliet District trailer up to their home at Grand dray. The horses were thought to be George Huffman farm east of Hartford When we lived in Ann Arbor we Library will have a shared intern for Rapids and parked it in their back fright proof but dashed toward the Thursday afternoon. No one was at attended St. Mary’s Student Chapel on help with on-line applications, unem- yard. They greatly appreciated track. home when the blaze was discovered, The University of Michigan campus. I ployment or housing. A collection of German war relics in and firemen are unable to determine Call 463-6382 with questions on any the window at the Dr. H.S. Scott office what started it. The fire had such a Watervliet Library activity. on Main Street has attracted consider- head start that the barn was destroyed able attention this week. The collec- by the time the firemen arrived. Coloma Library News tion was received by P.H. Henderson A new ordinance regulating house A Crude Awakening: Sea Otter from his son, Ray Henderson, of the trailers was adopted Tuesday night by Rescue Program 104th U.S, Infantry. the Village Council. It prohibits living Join the library on Wednesday, 75 years ago - 1943 in house trailers unless they are locat- November 14 at 6:30 p.m. for “A We were reminded of the approach of ed in an authorized trailer camp Crude Awakening”. It’s been 29 years Halloween when we stopped at the licensed under provisions of state law. since the Exxon Valdez spill, one of Mrs. Charles Keifer farm east of town There is only one such trailer camp in the worst environmental disasters in and bought a pumpkin from a huge the village at present, Knapp’s Mobile U.S. history, dumped 11 million gal- pile in the dooryard. The lady in Village on Beechwood Street, owned lons of crude oil in the pristine Gulf of charge asked us whether we wanted it by Victor Knapp. Alaska. for a jack-o-lantern or pies. Assured Submitted by Librarian Stephanie Most affected were the sea otters. that we were more interested in pies Daniels at Hartford Public Library Concerned about these animals, Tom than in imitating ghosts, she selected from microfilm copies of the Hartford and Sherry Miller of Coloma volun- one by color and weight that baked Day Spring. teered to help rehabilitate them at the into our second choice of pie, our first Hours: Mon, Tue & Wed, 10 a.m.-7 Sea Otter Rescue Center in Seward, choice being definitely cherry. p.m.; Thu & Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat, Alaska. With the Keystone Pipeline Plans for the annual Halloween party 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Phone: 269-621-3408 making headlines, a giant spill last year that dumped 210,000 gallons of NEWS FROM THE WATERVLIET RECORD toxic tar sands oil in South Dakota, 90 years ago - 1928 has been selected the and plans to open the Arctic Wildlife Printed on Nov. 16, 1928: Let’s just Watervliet Public Schools ‘Student of Refuge to drilling and oil exploration, remember, when we are celebrating, the Week’ by her teachers. Amanda is Tom and Sherry feel the topic is rele- that Armistice Day was the day when an eager and cheerful student who vant even today. a war that might very handily have looks for ways to help others after To share their experiences they are destroyed our modern civilization was completing her tasks. She conscien- reprising their 45-minute family-ori- stopped and civilization recovered on tiously does her work – making sure ented slide presentation. the brink of the precipice. In our hum- it’s not only on time, neat and accu- Book Club ble opinion Nov. 11 should be to the rate, but often showing effort beyond The Coloma Library Book Club is world what July 4 is to the United that required. meeting on Thursday, November 15 at Stated. Author unknown. P.O.W. medal 44 years late! Alex Kell 5:30 p.m. The title to read before the The Watervliet High School reserves of Watervliet was a German P.O.W. in discussion is “The Templar Legacy” journeyed to Dowagiac and won the 1944. He finally received recognition by Steve Berry. game of football over the Dowagiac and a medal for his sacrifices in cere- Call 468-3431 with questions on any reserves on the alumni field, 25 to 0. monies in Lansing. A recollection of Coloma Library activity. Dowagiac was inside the Watervliet torture, hunger, thirst, and the distor- 30-yard line but once during the game. tion of the mind; for Alex it was the monotony of just sitting in a prison 60 years ago - 1958 camp. The medal he received was pre- Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pitcher, accompa- Tri-City Record Subscription Form sented by Brigadier General James nied by their son, Jack, who was Name______Pocock and General Tipton. recently discharged from the Army at Mailing Address______Fort Lewis, Washington returned to Submitted by Sally Q. Gonzalez from City, State & Zip______Watervliet Sept. 29, 1958. files at Watervliet District Library of A daughter weighing 6 pounds 11 Annual rate: please circle & pay the amount that applies to your address: the Watervliet Record newspapers ounces was born to Mr. and Mrs. Berrien & Van Buren Counties $44 Rest of MI $59 Snowbirds $61 U.S. $68 donated by the Tri-City Record. Almon Hoffman, Nov 3, 1958. Hours: Mon & Wed, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; E-edition subscriptions may also be purchased for $32 per year by visiting www.tricityrecord.com Mr. and Mrs. John Howley are the Tue, Thu & Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat, 9 parents of a son, born Oct. 31, 1958 Send with payment to... Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 a.m.-3 p.m. and he has been named Raymond Phone: 269-463-6382 Pay with Credit Card... VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card... provide info ... Alan. Card #______3 digit sec. code_____ exp. date ______30 years ago - 1988 Your Phone number______Congratulations to Amanda Hicks, a fourth-grader at North School, who November 1, 2018 Tri-City Record 5 however, is from you! I humbly ask of us who buy into it look like imma- heart and mind on issues that will help Cass and Saint Joseph counties as we for your vote on November 6 and I ture children. his constituents. He listens in a way have campaigned to be your next State Correction thank you for your consideration. Prudy Barrett Nelson, MD, MPH, that is very powerful—and knows Senator. In the October 25,Letters 2018 issue andof Tri- Commentary Kim LaSata, Bainbridge Township PGDipID, FAAP how to respond to what he hears in I’m proud to say our team has City Record, an error was made on ways that are rare for one so young. knocked on more than 18,000 doors in Page 5 in Karl’s Kolumn “Another Dr. Matt Longjohn is poised to be a Southwest Michigan! Your words of Miracle Story”. Diagnosis of multi- national leader that will truly focus on encouragement and offers of cold The real issue is to fix Collective of new ple sclerosis was made at the our country and its citizens being their water on warm days nourished us in healthcare University of Cincinnati MS Clinic, energy could be best selves in a holistic manner—the both body and spirit. Our grassroots Dear Editor, not the University of Chicago. Tri- best healthcare, water, air, schools, effort focusing on hard work and per- The quibbling about Matt Longjohn’s City Record is sorry for any confu- change needed etc.—to make our best lives possible. sonal contact led to some remarkable medical credentials has brought us no sion this error may have caused. Dear Editor, Dean Hill for State Rep in District 78 conversations and cherished memo- closer to solving the very real health- I have had the privilege of working is a candidate who is well informed ries, affirming my belief that care crisis facing this nation. Some closely for the last 18 months with the and easy to relate to. His is the story of LaSata will make Southwest Michigan is a wonderful MD’s choose to practice population- campaigns of most of our local candi- the common man who has achieved place to live, work and raise a family. based medicine (public health) rather better SW MI dates. The outpouring of support for much and wants to still give more. Senator John Proos is leaving a large than clinical medicine and thank God these candidates and their fresh ideas Dean will surely represent his district living environment void to fill. He has been a tremendous for that! Our schools are safer, our that have emerged since 2016 is in Lansing with a voice for those who Dear Editor, leader and captain for our Southwest food and water supplies cleaner and inspiring and refreshing. need it most. The midterm election campaign will Michigan team. I am honored to be our lives are just better because they There are many problems which need Join me in voting for these fine candi- soon be reaching its conclusion and I endorsed by Senator Proos, as well as bring their vast wealth of medical addressing and this collective of new dates on November 6. think the majority of southwestern former Senators Ron Jelinek and knowledge to those challenges. Michigan voters will breathe a sigh of energy could be the change we need. Audrey Lester, St. Joseph Cameron Brown. These three out- I could care less if Matt Longjohn is Joey Andrews for State Rep in relief. Some will be happy and others standing public servants combined a doctor, a Doctor, a physician or a will be sad. Hopefully after this District 79 has walked most of the dis- have nearly a quarter century of expe- magician. What DOES MATTER TO trict and spoken to many voters. He process we can all put our political rience successfully serving in the ME and should to those truly interest- Insidious voter differences aside and be civil to each has touched so many people with his Michigan Senate and I am humbled ed in solving the healthcare crisis and sincere desire to make Michigan a fair suppression other. they all believe I am the best person to not just pressing their agenda is that Dear Editor, I am supporting Kim LaSata for and just place that works for everyone. follow in their footsteps. he is an experienced public health pro- He will fight tirelessly until this goal When I received my ballot for the Senator of the 21st District of My community service began by fessional. midterm elections, I noticed that all Michigan. What has impressed me is accomplished. chairing four nonprofit organizations The U.S. healthcare crisis is not going Ian Haight for State Senator has dis- Republican Candidates were listed most about Kim is her intelligence, in Southwest Michigan. My decade of to be fixed by knowing the proper first for every office. I understand that honesty, work ethic and the willing- played an ability to bridge the gap of teaching showed me the tremendous antibiotic dose or proper medical test partisan divide and speak from the See LETTERS ness to listen to views other than her potential our area has with the bright to order. It will be solved by smart continued on Page 12 own. She also has an impressive abil- young minds I helped nurture. Our individuals who understand both eco- ity to grasp and implement new ideas campaign has consistently focused on nomics and our health needs. What and projects that will help build a bet- the issues important to Southwest could be better preparation for that ter southwestern Michigan living Michigan families. I have worked particular challenge than being a med- environment for all of us. hard in Lansing to improve our econ- ically trained public health profession- Lastly, please do not forget to vote on omy, schools, and universities, while al! Medicare is broken and needs to Tuesday, November 6. I hope you will at the same time placing a strong be fixed. It is virtually impossible to join me in voting for Kim LaSata for emphasis on constituent services. This find a doctor who will accept new the State Senate. She’s the best! hard work has not gone unnoticed and Medicare patients. Reimbursement is Mary Tatter, Watervliet our campaign has been blessed with so low they can’t afford to treat us. endorsements and support from many And no, your supplemental insurance groups and individuals. does not make up the difference. If LaSata closes out Rep My three campaign co-chairs Sheriff you have a doctor that takes your seat; asks for support Paul Bailey, Dr. Dave Mathews and Medicare, better pray they don’t Senator Cameron Brown were there at retire! in Senate race the beginning encouraging and advis- Seniors should not be forced to accept Dear Editor, ing us as we launched our campaign. I substandard healthcare in order to get With the general election now less will always cherish their support and any medical care. Getting decent than a week away I wanted to take the counsel. We are honored to be health care should not be an unattain- time to thank the voters of Southwest endorsed by Right to Life of able luxury for any of our citizens! Michigan for your kindness and sup- Michigan, Michigan Farm Bureau, Please, let’s address the real issues port. It has been an honor to serve the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, facing this country. FIX health care residents of northern Berrien County Small Business Association of instead of arguing about titles and as your State Representative, and a Michigan, the Michigan FOP. semantics. Such antics are beneath privilege to meet the voters of Berrien, The most important endorsement, the dignity of our leaders and make all Spiritual Social Security & you Compass By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Points 1-800-772-1213 By David Helms Social Security and resources and income may also be (former pastor) able to get Extra Help with the costs— Medicare, working monthly premiums, annual Symmetry side by side deductibles, and prescription co-pay- ments—related to a Medicare pre- Balanced, orderly, organized, even – Medicare is the federal health insur- scription drug plan. The Extra Help is all words that could describe symmet- ance program for people who are 65 estimated to be worth about $4,900 ric. We may think of kaleidoscopes or or older and certain younger people per year. You must meet the resources remember vaulted medieval chapel with disabilities. It is also for people and income requirements. ceilings. Crystal structures like with End-Stage Renal Disease (per- When you apply for Medicare, you snowflakes and tiny cubic salt gran- manent kidney failure requiring dialy- can sign up for Part A (hospital insur- ules have their own symmetries, their sis or a transplant, sometimes called ance) and Part B (medical insurance). own organized orders and designs. ESRD). By Karl Bayer, Editor and Publisher Because you must pay a premium for Some people (including me) especial- The different parts of Medicare help Part B coverage, you can turn it down. ly enjoy finding balance and order in cover specific services. Medicare Part PLEASE VOTE TUESDAY… No matter your political viewpoint, please However, if you decide to enroll in nature. Maybe it’s about trying to A (hospital insurance) helps pay for make sure you vote on November 6. Part B later on, you may have to pay a understand the whole by understand- inpatient hospital stays, care in a As editor and publisher of the Tri-City Record I’m proud to bring you this late enrollment penalty for as long as ing the parts and how systems work skilled nursing facility, hospice care, election edition with all the local public office races and issues included. There you have Part B coverage. Your together to fulfill purposes, even if and some home health care. Medicare is no more important issue for a citizen than to vote. There is no more impor- monthly premium will go up 10 per- those purposes are only beauty. Part B (medical insurance) helps pay tant issue ofKarl’s a local newspaper than to bring some of the information on the cent for each 12-month period you When we search for “symmetry” in for certain doctors’ services, outpa- candidates and issues to help its readers make their own choices. were eligible for Part B, but didn’t our life experiences, we are also tient care, medical supplies, and some Thank you to Reporter Annette Christie for compiling all the information and sign up for it, unless you qualify for a searching for how the individual parts preventive services. photosKolumn necessary for this important project. special enrollment period. fit together to give purpose or beauty. Medicare Part C (Medicare You can learn more about Medicare at How do my experiences balance out? Advantage plans) is a type of HATE AND HORROR CONTINUES… Sadly none of us could have been www.socialsecurity.gov/benefits/medi Where is the order, the design? Where Medicare health plan offered by a pri- surprised by the mass murder of people in Pittsburg as they attended worship care. is this going? Those questions often vate company that contracts with on the Sabbath. Vonda VanTil is the Public Affairs have elusive answers. Medicare. Medicare Advantage plans There has been a barrage of carnage by psychotic gunmen the past few years Specialist for West Michigan. You Adult coloring books have been provide all of your Part A and Part B that surpasses any other period in history. Children have been slaughtered in can write her c/o Social Security found for many to be stress-relievers. benefits. Medicare Advantage plans school, people everywhere have been gunned down in concerts, in the theatres, Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, The focus on creating balanced color- may also include Medicare Part D bowling alleys and parks. The latest sacrilege is 11 people of the Jewish faith Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email ful beauty is evidently calming. If see- (prescription drug coverage). Part D were killed and more wounded in a synagogue. at [email protected]. ing physical symmetry brings peace helps cover the cost of prescription The mass murderer professed his hatred of Jews on a web site just moments (or settling) in our physical world drugs. Some people with limited before entering the church and shooting people with an automatic rifle and sev- experience, clarifying our understand- eral automatic pistols. ing of physical relationships, support- TRI-CITY RECORD LLC What is sadder is that the killing of innocent men, women and children con- ing our need for order, the opposite is dba Watervliet Record - Coloma Courier - Hartford News tinues with no national debate to bring a ceasefire to our city streets, homes, true in the spiritual realm. 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Watervliet, MI 49098 churches, schools, parks, businesses, entertainment and athletic venues. The Rather than symmetry bringing list could be endless as there is no life or place that is safe from those who have peace, here peace allows for symme- (269) 463-6397 Fax 463-8329 no respect for anyone or anything. try. Properly placed and enduring faith E-mail [email protected] Online www.tricityrecord.com When asked by a reporter Sunday evening if now would be a good time to dis- gives an internalized peace that trusts Karl Bayer, Publisher and Editor cuss gun control, President Donald Trump said, “It is too soon.” God’s purposes rather than those we Amy Loshbough, Managing Editor Laurie Kibler, Copy Editor IS TOMORROW TOO SOON to get the guns out of the hands of those that can perceive without Him. The peace Lacey Krohn, Social Media Editor Maryann Worl, Ad Sales will kill our families and friends. IS TOMORROW TOO SOON to make those of faith allows God to define the sym- that supply weapons to those that will kill our families and friends, partly metry. USPS669-340 permit for the Tri-City Record, a weekly newspaper responsible. IS TOMORROW TOO SOON to toughen the regulations that are Proverbs 3:5,6 states, “Trust in with periodical postage paid at Watervliet, Michigan, 49098. Postmaster, please send address changes to: P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 meant to control the sale of guns to those that might have a mental or moral the Lord with all your heart and do not issue that would cause them to kill others. IS TOMORROW TOO SOON to lean on your own understanding. In all Errors... Please notify the Tri-City Record immediately provide the manpower, equipment, and training to the police to prevent mass your ways acknowledge Him, and He of any errors or omissions in the news or advertising content in murder in our communities. will make your paths straight.” this issue. While the Tri-City Record endeavors to correct any TOMORROW IS TOO LATE! Perhaps the day after tomorrow might be soon (NASB) errors or omissions that may occur, it cannot be held responsible enough to save the next victims of senseless gun violence. And in Psalm 4:8 we read, “In peace for the same following the publication of the next issue. Horribly, it is those that make automatic weapons, sell them, and use them that I will both lie down and sleep, For Letters to the editor… The Tri-City Record welcomes all letters hold the keys to making sure those guns are not misused. They could propose You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell to the editor. Please email to [email protected] or mail to the and support legislation to remove automatic weapons from the public market. in safety.” (NASB) address at the top of this notice. Letters are subject to editing for length Manufacturers, dealers, sportsmen, and us all, will benefit from a community Understanding God’s perfect purpos- and content, and will be published at the discretion of the editor. that is not ravaged by wanton killings. es, His symmetry for our lives, the big All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address Sadly, it is the lack of political leadership that is mostly responsible for the picture and all its interrelationships, so that your authorship may be verified. Letter authorship identity may mass shootings. They are responsible because they have the knowledge and becomes secondary to the peaceful be withheld by request, at the discretion of the editor. The publication power to pass the laws to make our country safe again. They have the budget- rest provided by trusting His goodness deadline for letters is 5 p.m., on Monday for that week’s issue. ary control to provide the funding to enforce the laws and to supply the local and faithfulness. police with the manpower and equipment needed to protect us all. 6 Tri-City Record November 1, 2018 for review of operating without a tion. Once the investigation is com- subjects, but both started trying to license causing serious injury. plete, a report will be forwarded to the destroy methamphetamine parapher- Motorcyclist dies in accident Berrien County Prosecutor’s Office nalia. Williams White Columns Funeral with truck for review. Speed and alcohol do not Deputies ordered several of the peo- Home, Gordon GA & Calvin Funeral The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office appear to be factors in the collision. ple inside of the house to exit and also Death TrNotices i-City AreaHome, Obituaries Hartford responded to a fatal traffic crash on The agencies assisting with the scene located David Sewell, 21, of Hartford, Kenneth Ivan Manning, 87, of Shirley Marie Burrous, 82, of South October 24, 2018 at 8:02 p.m. include the Berrien County Sheriff hiding in the bathroom. Hartford died Oct. 24, 2018 at Haven died Oct. 29, 2018. Filbrandt Emergency responders were dis- Road Patrol, Berrien County Traffic A search warrant was obtained for the Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet. Calvin Family Funeral Home, South Haven patched to the accident that occurred Crash unit, Covert Township Police, property and several methampheta- Funeral Home, Hartford Candice A. Richter, 73, of at the intersection of M-140 and 48th Watervliet Fire, Covert EMS and Fire, mine items were located inside of the Bobby Joe Tanner, 70, of Bangor Stevensville died Oct. 28, 2018 at Avenue in Watervliet. Upon arrival the Watervliet City Police house along with finished product died Oct. 24, 2018 at Lakeland Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph. police found a motorcycle driver on Department, and the Coloma methamphetamine. In addition to Hospital, Watervliet. Bangor Chapel – Starks & Menchinger Chapel and the ground semi-conscious. He was Township Police. Sewell, officers also apprehended D.L. Miller Funeral Home, Bangor Cremation Services, St. Joseph taken to Lakeland Hospital in Parole absconder arrested Felina Snider, 29, from Lawrence who Sarah Ann Gregory Zimmerman, Watervliet where he later died from Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel E. was arrested without incident. 61, of Jackson GA, formerly of injuries sustained in the collision with Abbott reports that the Van Buren The situation remains under investi- Watervliet, died Oct. 26, 2018. a pickup truck. County Sheriff’s Office received gation. Police Investigators learned that a motorcy- information about possible drug activ- cle driven by Bobby Tanner, 70, of ity and a wanted parole absconder Reports Bangor, was northbound on M-140 staying in the 55,000 block of 56th Salem By Annette Christie approaching 48th Avenue when an Street in Lawrence. Subscribe to the Lutheran Church Early morning crash eastbound pickup driven by Steven Deputies arrived on scene and made Tri-City Record injures teens Riggs, 34, of Watervliet was crossing contact with two subjects sitting and Preschool M-140 and pulled into the path of the inside of a bedroom with the window Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel at motorcycle. The motorcycle could open. Deputies attempted to talk to the LCMS Abbott reports that on October 30, www.tricityrecord.com not avoid striking the rear of the pick- 2018, deputies were dispatched to the up. 269-468-6567 50K block of County Road 687 in call The Berrien County Sheriff’s Traffic 269-463-6397 Hartford Township for a report of a email Worship 9:00am Crash Unit is continuing the investiga- car that had crashed into a tree. Hope [email protected] Sunday School & Upon arrival, deputies and first responders located a 17-year-old Plymouth Bible Study 10:15am female passenger from Hartford who Lutheran had suffered a broken leg. She was Congregational 275 Marvin St. transported by Pride Ambulance to Coloma, MI 49038 Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. “The FriendlyChurch Church @ the corner Church The driver was identified as a 15- of 1st Street & Red Arrow Hwy” year-old male from Hartford. He suf- 123 First Street - Watervliet, MI 49098 /ADBEA8E4A<@:DE$A>9D for treatment. Adult Sunday School The driver told police that they were 10:00 AM Worship 10:30am headed back from Grand Junction when he swerved to miss a deer and Morning Worship ran head on into a tree in a yard. The 11:00 AM 269-621-3407 www.hopelutheranhartford.com driver also advised that he did not “An Independent, have a driver’s license and was driv- Fundamental, Bible !@?:,D=EC=>E+CBE8C:@<@?@D6;;; ing his friend home in her car. 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Subsidiary of Starks Family Funeral Homes November 1, 2018 Tri-City Record 7 State-wide Ballot Proposals include legalizing recreational marijuana use, 10-year redistricting mandate and voter registration changes; local ballot issues include Coloma Schools operating millage, Van Buren Road Commission millage and Dowagiac District Library funding By Annette Christie blood. similar initiatives in Colorado in 2012 Van Buren County Road millage. The legalization of marijuana edibles and Alaska in 2014. Commission Millage increase The Road Commission is responsible Statewide Proposal 18-1 Legalizes also raises serious public safety con- Van Buren County Road Commission- for plowing 2,680 lane miles of road- Recreational Marijuana cerns. Many of these edibles take the Statewide Proposal 18-2 ers will be asking voters again to pass way. This equates to the approximate Voters will be asked to consider a pro- form of candy, such as suckers and Constitutional Amendment to a road millage proposal. At the Primary distance from Kalamazoo, Michigan to posed initiated law to authorize and le- gummy bears, or desserts, such as redistrict every 10 years Election in August, the voters in Van Ft. Myers, Florida and back. Funds for galize possession, use and cultivation cookies and brownies. This poses a A proposed constitutional amendment Buren County turned down the road plowing snow would not be paid of marijuana products by individuals threat to young children who are un- to establish a commission of citizens millage proposal by an 11.46% margin. through the proposed road millage. who are at least 21 years of age and able to tell the difference from foods with exclusive authority to adopt dis- “We believe that if we continue to older, and commercial sales of mari- containing THC and those that don’t. trict boundaries for the Michigan Sen- work hard to educate the voters in Van Coloma Community Schools juana through state-licensed retailers. This is especially troublesome because ate, Michigan House of Buren County about why the road mill- Operating Millage Proposal This proposal would allow individuals edibles are usually designed to be con- Representatives and U.S. Congress age is being requested, how the pro- This proposal will allow the school 21 and older to purchase, possess and sumed over a period of hours or days, every 10 years. posed millage funds will be used, and district to levy the statutory rate of not use marijuana and marijuana-infused not immediately as a whole. While a The proposed amendment would cre- what the millage can do for our to exceed 18 mills on all property, ex- edibles and grow up to 12 marijuana small bite of a gummy bear may help ate a commission of 13 registered vot- County, the results in November may cept principal residence and other plants for personal consumption. an adult, a child who eats a handful ers randomly selected by the Secretary be reversed,” said Linnea Rader, Fi- property exempted by law, required for It would impose a 10-ounce limit for will likely end up suffering medical of State including four each who self- nance Director, Van Buren County the school district to receive its full marijuana kept at residences and re- consequences. This has been shown in identify as affiliated with the two major Road Commission. revenue per pupil foundation al- quire amounts over 2.5 ounces be se- Colorado where there was a 44% in- political parties and five who self-iden- Several public information meetings lowance and restores millage lost as a cured in locked containers. crease in marijuana-related hospital tify as unaffiliated with major political were held in the months approaching result of the reduction required by the A state licensing system would be cre- visits from 2012 to 2014. parties. the November election date. In addi- “Headlee” amendment to the Michigan ated for marijuana businesses and “The legalization of recreational mar- It would prohibit partisan officehold- tion, Road Commission staff and Com- Constitution of 1963. allow municipalities to ban or restrict ijuana is unsafe for Michigan,” stated ers and candidates, their employees, missioners have been attending service The ballot language reads as follows: them. the Berrien County Police Services certain relatives and lobbyists from club and organization meetings, such Shall the currently authorized millage It would permit sales of marijuana and Council. serving as commissioners. as Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, etc., to help rate limitation on the amount of taxes edibles subject to a 10% tax, dedicated Berrien County Prosecutor Mike Sepic It would establish new redistricting educate and to overcome the misinfor- which may be assessed against all to implementation costs, clinical trials, appealed to the Berrien County Board criteria including geographically com- mation out there. property, except principal residence schools, roads, and municipalities of Commissioners at their October 18 pact and contiguous districts of equal The passage of the proposed road mill- and other property exempted by law, in where marijuana businesses are lo- meeting to pass a resolution opposing population, reflecting Michigan’s di- age will allow the Road Commission Coloma Community Schools, Berrien cated. the legislation. He raised many of the verse population and communities of to bring the primary road system up to and Van Buren counties, Michigan, be Included in the law would be changes same points as the Police Services interest. Districts shall not provide dis- an average rating of “good” as defined renewed by 17.7863 mills ($17.7863 for several current violations involving Council and was joined by Berrien proportionate advantage to political by the Pavement Surface Evaluation on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) marijuana from crimes to civil infrac- County Undersheriff Chuck Heit. The parties or candidates. and Rating (PASER). The primary for a period of four years, 2019 to tions. board ultimately passed a resolution It would require an appropriation of road network consists of 348 miles of 2022, inclusive, and also be increased The Berrien County Police Services opposing the passage of Proposal 1 that funds for commission operations and road. Of that, there are 235 miles rated by .5 mill ($.50 on each $1,000 of tax- Council opposes the passage of the day. commissioner compensation. poor, 58 miles rated fair, and 55 miles able valuation) for a period of five recreational marijuana ballot initiative. The supporters of the legislation are a rated good. These primary roads are years, 2018 to 2020, inclusive, to pro- In a press release authorized by the coalition effort. The Marijuana Policy Statewide Proposal 18-3 the roads driven to get motorists from vide funds for operating purposes; the Council it states that the ballot initia- Project (MPP) played a leading role in Voter Registration “here to there”, and may not necessar- estimate of the revenue the school dis- tive that will be presented to the voters organizing the drafting committee, A proposal to authorize automatic and ily be the road in front of each person’s trict will collect if the millage is ap- is vague and poorly written. This will which included the ACLU of Michi- Election Day voter registration, no-rea- house. The primary roads are the main proved and .2137 mill of the additional cause ongoing civil and criminal legal gan, Drug Policy Alliance, MI Legal- son absentee voting, and straight ticket arteries of the county’s road network, .5 mill is levied in 2018 is approxi- issues just as the Michigan Medical ize, National Patient Rights voting; and add current legal require- and are important to the motoring pub- mately $40,980 (this is a renewal of a Marijuana Act still does since it passed Association, Michigan NORML, ments for military and overseas voting lic in and throughout Van Buren millage that will expire with the 2018 in 2008. lawyers representing the and post-election audits to the Michi- County. In all, the Van Buren County levy and restoration of millage lost as Studies in Colorado, where recre- Marijuana Law Section of the State gan Constitution. Road Commission maintains 1,330 a result of the reduction required by the ational marijuana is legal, have shown Bar of Michigan, Michigan Cannabis Passage of the proposal would allow a miles of road. “Headlee” amendment to the Michigan teens use marijuana at a rate 50% Coalition, and others. United States citizen who is qualified Voters are asked to approve a 3-mill Constitution of 1963)? higher than the national average and The campaign will be made up of a to vote in Michigan to become auto- County-Wide Road Millage for the their rate is growing faster than the na- broad coalition of supporters with sup- matically registered to vote when ap- next 12 years. It is expected to raise Dowagiac District Library tional average. port from local and national organiza- plying for, updating or renewing a $8.2 million for primary road improve- Millage Proposal Both Colorado and California have ex- tions. MPP is the nation’s largest driver’s license or state-issued personal ments. Shall the Dowagiac District Library, perienced a 100% increase in mari- marijuana policy organization and has identification card, unless the person The goal for this millage will be to counties of Cass, Berrien and Van juana related traffic fatalities following a large group of supporters in Michi- declines. reach an overall average rating on the Buren, Michigan, be authorized to levy legalization. Traffic fatalities also dou- gan, thanks to its role in passing the A Michigan citizen could simultane- primary road system. The plan would a new additional millage in an amount bled in the state of Washington in the Michigan medical marijuana initiative ously register to vote with proof of res- be to touch the entire primary system not to exceed 1.0 mill ($1.00 on each year following legalization. Driving in 2008. MPP has a strong track record idency and obtain a ballot during the with some form of treatment to prevent $1,000 of taxable value) against all tax- under the influence of marijuana is par- of supporting successful marijuana ini- two-week period prior to an election, further decline and hold as many miles able property within the Dowagiac ticularly problematic for law enforce- tiative campaigns. Most recently, it co- up to an including Election Day. in “good” condition as possible over District Library district for a period of ment as there is not an acceptable ordinated the successful campaigns A voter could obtain an absentee voter the life of the millage. twenty (20) years, 2018 to 2037, inclu- chemical test, other than blood, that to regulate marijuana like alcohol in ballot without providing a reason. Although the Michigan Legislature sive, for the purposes of providing can be used. This is further compli- Maine, Massachusetts, and Nevada in A voter could cast a straight-ticket passed a new road funding package in funds for all district library purposes cated by the fact that the specific type 2016, and it contributed to the success- vote for all candidates of a particular 2015, only a portion of that is coming authorized by law, including expand- of THC (the active ingredient in mari- ful campaign in California. It also co- party when voting in a partisan general back to the counties. If the millage is ing, renovating, furnishing and equip- juana) that law enforcement needs to ordinated the campaigns to pass election. passed, every cent of what is raised ping the library building and making test for dissipates rapidly in a person’s will go right back into the roads in Van related improvements? The estimate of Buren County. It will not go for any the revenue the Dowagiac District Li- pieces of equipment, etc.; it will all go brary will collect if the millage is ap- directly back into the roads. The new proved and levied by the Dowagiac state road funding package gradually District Library in the first year (2018) increases the funding provided to the is approximately $523,000. Road Commissions through the Michi- The purpose of the millage is for the gan Transportation Fund. The Michi- expansion and renovation of its historic gan Transportation Fund is the Road Carnegie building. The average taxable Commission’s main source of funding value of a property in the Library Dis- for maintenance. trict is $70,000, which means the aver- The current 1-mill levy in Van Buren age homeowner would pay $70 a year. County has been in place since 1978. Millage funds will be used to pay on a Also, most of the townships have their $7.4 million bond over 20 years for the own road millage in place. The Road expansion and renovation of the Li- Commission uses the funding from this brary, doubling its size to 15,000 sq. ft. levy to leverage Federal and State Also included will be renovation of ex- funds to do larger, more expensive road isting spaces, new furnishings, equip- and bridge projects. Without the cur- ment, heating and air conditioning rent 1-mill levy, the county would not electrical and plumbing systems, and have these necessary local funds. restoration of the front of the Library The Road Commission provided some to its original Carnegie facade. New quick facts about their expenses: spaces within the expansion will in- Asphalt prices went from $24 per ton clude a community meeting room, gen- in 2004 to approximately $60 per ton eral study and meeting rooms, a teen in 2018. To put that into perspective, space, vending area, and expanded for a 1-mile stretch of road to be paved popular collections for books and other approximately 4” thick, 3,100 tons of items. asphalt is necessary at a cost of approx- The last update to the building struc- imately $186,000. In 2004, the same ture was 45 years ago, in 1973. Since mile of paving would have cost 2004 - when they became a district $74,000. In addition, road salt prices with independent funding - the Library hit a high in 2018 at $77.48 per ton. In has made major and minor repairs to 2017, the Road Commission paid the structure each year. Visits to the $43.15 per ton for salt. The Road Com- Library have increased dramatically mission uses an average of 3,938 tons during this time, and the usage has of salt per winter season. Using this av- taken its toll. Last year they had over erage, road salt costs in 2017 were 60,000 visits (up from 38,000 visits 5 $169,924.70 compared to $305,116.24 years ago and almost double the num- in 2018. Funds for road salt would not ber of visits of 32,000 in 2007). be paid through the proposed road Much has changed with libraries in the millage. 21st century. Besides books, the library If the Road Commission used every provides movies, newspapers, public single dollar of its funding and applied computers, Wi-Fi, special events, edu- it to only improve the primary road cational events, and more. Last year network and did no routine mainte- they checked out 37,541 items, re- nance (no plowing, no grading, no tree searched 1,677 questions, and had over removals of fallen tree clean-up, no 3,500 attendees at their programs. pothole patching, etc.), it would take This is the second time that this pro- approximately 15 years to make the posal has been before voters this year. improvements that are being sought It was voted down in the August pri- through the new county-wide road mary election. 8 Tri-City Record November 1, 2018

StateBy Annette and Christie FederalDemocrat Jocelyn Bensonoffices is the CEO Stateup University, for and theelection University of cian from on Portage. November He is a former Na- 6 ballot and President of Ross Initiative in Michigan. He has spent half of his tional Health Officer for YMCA; his Sports for Equality. She is a graduate adult life serving this country, includ- family has been in Southwest Michi- of Wellesley College Harvard Law ing service during Operation Iraqi gan for over 150 years. He is running School. She has over a decade of ex- Freedom. He is the president of James for Congress to improve the health and perience as a national leader in election Group International. He and his wife quality of life for everyone in the coun- law and administration. have two children and reside in Farm- try. She and her husband have one child ington Hills. His plans for how to fix issues such as and they reside in Detroit. His top priorities if elected include the economy, the environment, equal- economic opportunity, national secu- ity and equity, education, common rity and veterans, and infrastructure. sense gun legislation, and standing up Debbie Stabenow is seeking her fourth to Trump can be found at www.matt- Wendzel vs. Andrews for term. She holds degrees from Michi- longjohnforcongress.com. State Representative – 79th District gan State University. She was the first Republican Pauline Wendzel faces Schuette vs. Whitmer for Governor woman elected to the United States Democrat Joey Andrews for the 79th Attorney General Bill Schuette is the Senate from Michigan. She seeks to District seat. 53rd Attorney General in our state. He help to create jobs in our state. The first Wendzel is a lifelong Watervliet resi- is a graduate of Georgetown Univer- bill she passed banned oil and gas dent from a 4th generation Bainbridge sity’s School of Foreign Service and Leonard vs. Nessel for drilling in the Great Lakes and she au- Township farming family. She is ac- obtained his law degree from the Uni- Attorney General thored the Great Lakes Restoration Ini- tively involved in both her alumni, Wa- versity of San Francisco School of The Attorney General is in charge of tiative which has led to cleaning up the tervliet High School and Michigan Law. He and his wife reside in Mid- prosecuting the laws of the State of waters around the area. She resides in State University, where she earned a land, Michigan and have two children. Michigan. East Lansing. Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropol- As Attorney General, he formed the Republican Tom Leonard is a graduate ogy and Food Industry Marketing. Michigan Commission for Human of the University of Michigan and re- She learned the value of hard work at Trafficking and engineered a plan to ceived a law degree from Michigan Griffin vs. Siebert for a young age working on her family fund the testing of thousands of long- State University. He has served as the State Representative – 66th District farm and counseling young children at abandoned DNA evidence boxes to Assistant Prosecutor in Genesee Republican Beth Griffin is seeking an- Five Pines, a local Christian day camp. provide justice for victims of sexual as- County and has served as an Assistant other term as State Representative of She has served the community as the sault. He helped recover millions in Attorney General. the 66th District. Prior to election at the Programs Director at the North Berrien back child support for children in need. Democrat Dana Nessel is a graduate state level she served on the Van Buren Historical Museum and is currently the He successfully opposed President of the University of Michigan and re- County Board of Commissioners. She product brand development manager at Obama’s job-killing energy regulations ceived her law degree from Wayne has also been a teacher. She has a mas- Coloma Frozen Foods. that would have hurt Michigan’s econ- State University. She has served as the Upton vs. Longjohn ters’ degree from Old Dominion Uni- She believes in the importance of con- omy and increased utility bills for Assistant Prosecutor in the Wayne for U.S. House District 6 versity and a bachelor’s degree in servative family values and is dedi- Michiganders. He held government of- County Prosecutor’s Office. She is the Michigan’s U.S. House District 6 in- psychology from Indiana University- cated to bringing people together for ficials accountable by bringing 350 President and Founder of the Fair cludes all of Van Buren and Berrien Purdue University of Ft. Wayne. She the improvement of the community. At charges against former government of- Michigan Foundation, a task force that counties, as well as Allegan, Kalama- and her husband have two children and the top of her agenda is improving the ficials, including the termination of investigates and prosecutes hate zoo, Cass, and St. Joseph counties. reside in Mattawan. infrastructure, continuing development taxpayer-funded pensions for 13 ex- crimes. Republican Fred Upton, 65, is seeking She and her husband own Premco Fi- in education and vocational training Detroit principals who embezzled mil- his 17th term as a representative. He nancial Corp. While in office she has along with protecting our rich agricul- lions from school children. He stood was first elected in 1986. been active in trying to get insurance tural heritage while promoting our fu- up to the governor of his own party to A graduate of the University of Michi- rates lowered for automobiles, focus ture. oppose one of the largest tax hikes in gan, prior to Congress he served under on lowering taxes creating jobs, and Joey Andrews is a graduate of Lake Michigan’s history. President Ronald Reagan in the Office providing for our children’s education. Michigan Catholic High School and Schuette has a plan to make Michigan of Management & Budget. He has Democrat Dan Siebert is a systems en- Wayne State University Law School “The Jobs State”, to end the opioid cri- served as the Chairman of the House, gineer in Allegan. He lives in Paw Paw and is a lawyer. He is a small business sis, roll back the Granholm income tax Energy, and Commerce Committee. with his wife and their children. He has owner. Originally from St. Joseph, he hike, cut auto insurance rates, and pro- His focus remains on legislation to en- a bachelor’s degree in computer engi- was raised with Southwest Michigan vide our kids with world-class schools. courage job creation, protect the tax- neering from Western Michigan Uni- values. You can read about his in-depth plan payers, help the community of versity. He wants to lower medication and on his website www.billschuette.com. Southwest Michigan, and enhance the He seeks to get the schools the re- health insurance costs, fix roads and Democratic candidate Gretchen Whit- quality of life. sources they need, to restore the gov- lower automotive insurance premiums, mer is a former State Representative Stabenow vs. James He and his wife Amey have two chil- ernment to a system that serves the provide quality education for our chil- from the 69th District, Michigan State for U.S. Senator dren. They reside in St. Joseph. people, to provide for the rural com- dren, and create a 21st century jobs Senator from the 23rd District, and In- Long serving Democrat Debbie In-depth details on how he plans to munities that cannot gain access to program that provides skills training. gham County Prosecutor. She holds Stabenow will face Republican John continue to serve the residents of broadband, and make it so people who degrees from Michigan State Univer- James. southwest Michigan can be found at work full time can afford to support More State Office races sity and the Detroit College of Law at James received his education from the www.fredupton.com. themselves. continued on Page 9 Michigan State University. She was United States Military Academy, Penn Matt Longjohn, 46, is a former physi- raised in Grand Rapids and East Lans- ing. She attended public schools and universities. She is married and has five children. Whitmer helped negotiate the Healthy Michigan Medicaid expansion which expanded heath care to 630,000 work- ing Michiganders. She passed a mini- mum wage increase with a cost-of-living adjustment and fought for more. She has fought against lead- ers of both parties when they stole money from the state education fund and failed to lift up poor performing schools. She fought for paid family leave so workers can take time off to care for a sick loved one or a new baby. She sees the important issues as fixing the roads, making health care more af- fordable, repealing the Snyder Retire- ment Tax, improving education and skills training, providing better jobs, and cleaning up our drinking water. Whitmer seeks to defend woman’s rights, hold the government account- able, fight urban poverty, combat the opioid crisis, protect the citizens’ free- doms, and serve Michigan’s veterans. Her full plan for addressing all of these issues can be found at www.gretchen- whitmer.com. Bill Gelieneu is the Libertarian candi- date running for Governor. Todd Schleiger is the U.S. Taxpayers candidate running for Governor.

Lang vs. Benson for Secretary of State The Secretary of State serves as the chief motor vehicle administrator and chief election officer for the State and also maintains the state’s official repos- itory of records. The person in this po- sition certifies documents as the Keeper of the Great Seal. Republican Mary Treder Lang has a Bachelor of Science Degree in both Accounting and Marketing from the University of Dayton. She is a Certi- fied Public Accountant with over 30 years of experience. She has a back- ground in both the private and public sector. She and her husband have three chil- dren. November 1, 2018 Tri-City Record 9 State Senate races on the November 6 ballot... continued from Page 8

LaSata vs. Haight for State Senator – 21st District Kim LaSata was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2016 and now seeks to be a State Senator for the 21st District which includes Berrien County. She graduated from Lake Michigan Catholic High School, has a Bachelor of Science degree, Cum Laude, from West- ern Michigan University, and a Master’s degree, Summa Cum Laude, from Western Michigan. Kim and her husband have four children and reside in Putting your priorities rst. Bainbridge Township. Prior to being elected representative, she was a teacher. As a representative she worked to raise the personal ex- emption on Michigan’s personal income tax from $4,000 to $4,900 by 2021, saving $170 per person per year on state Transparency & Accountability income taxes. She voted to reduce and eventually eliminate Michigan’s Personal Income Tax. While she voted for a plan to lower auto insurance rates and provide greater It’s long past time that Michigan joined nearly every other state choices for drivers in Michigan, that effort failed due to a lack of votes to pass. LaSata, however, states that she re- in having a transparent and open government. I voted to give mains committed to delivering a meaningful rate reduction. If elected she seeks to attract jobs and talent to Southwest you the access to state government documents you deserve. Michigan by providing a low cost, high-amenity area to live work and raise a family. She will continue to ensure that kids have access to a high-quality education and will do everything she can to tackle the problem of Michigan’s bro- Lowering the Cost of Auto Insurance ken infrastructure. Democrat Ian Haight is the 8th generation of his family to live in Southwest Michigan. He currently resides in Saint I voted for a plan to increase choices and lower costs for Joseph with his wife and their two young sons. He attended Kalamazoo College where he earned a Bach- Michigan drivers. I’ll continue to ght the big money groups elor’s Degree in Political Science and received his teaching certificate. He states that after Governor Snyder slashed and trial lawyers who oppose these reforms. school funding, he decided to focus on Instructional Tech- nology and attended Wayne State University for his Mas- ter’s Degree in Information Science. He currently works for Berrien RESA providing Instructional Technology serv- ices for all of the public schools in Berrien and Cass coun- Investing in Infrastructure ties. He got his start in local politics when he helped lead a suc- cessful recall effort against several township officials that Ensuring that we invest wisely in our infrastructure, getting had stopped listening to their constituents. After that, he the most out of every dollar, is a priority to me. I will continue was elected twice to be the Clerk of Hagar Township where he served on the finance committee and chaired the election pushing for increased infrastructure investment. committee. He was also appointed as the Treasurer of the North Berrien Fire Rescue Board. He notes that there is an inherent value to having a fresh perspective and an open mind while confronting the problems facing all of us here in Michigan. Preparing our Children to Succeed

As a teacher, I have fought to ensure more money goes directly into our classrooms – where it helps students the most. We’ve also increased investments in the skilled trades.

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Nesbitt vs. Lewis for Paid for by Beth Grin for State Representative, PO Box 29, Paw Paw, MI 49079 State Senator – 26th District Aric Nesbitt of Lawton is seeking the Senate seat. The for- mer Representative is currently the state lottery commis- sioner. He had served three terms as a representative before he term limited in 2016. As a representative, Nesbitt led the ef- fort to balance budgets, lower the state’s debt by $20 billion, eliminate nearly 2,300 government rules and regulations, end lifetime healthcare benefits for politicians, require able- bodied welfare recipients to work, and reduce the tax burden. Nesbitt grew up on a six-generation family farm in Van Buren County. Following graduation from Lawton Community Schools, he obtained a degree in economics from Hillsdale College and a master’s degree in in- ternational business. He and his wife still reside in Lawton. If elected to State Senate, he will work to strengthen our economy, limit government, ban sanctuary cities, pay down government debt and be a Pro- Life, Pro-Second Amendment leader. Nesbitt faces Democrat Garnet Lewis. Lewis is a small business owner. She has a bachelor’s degree in animal science/ animal husbandry from Truman State University and a Paid for by CTE Pauline Wendzel, PO Box 811, Coloma, master’s in education from Northern MI 49038 Michigan University. Ultimately she received a doctorate from the Univer- sity of North Texas. Residing in Saugatuck, she is chair- woman of the Saugatuck Planning Commission and a member of the Saugatuck Board of Review. 10 Tri-City Record November 1, 2018 Global climate change ELECTIONS continued from Page 1 is topic of Two Rivers He would like to encourage and help small business startups to protect and grow jobs. Coalition Annual Meeting Is global climate change causing the Change on the Great Lakes Region.” current environmental issues facing The TRC 10th Annual Meeting will He would like to see drug resistance our country right now? take place at the Van Buren Confer- promoted beyond the high schools. This important question will be the ence Center located at 490 S. Paw Paw “We need to keep people from starting subject of the keynote presentation at St. in Lawrence. Doors open at 6:30 drugs and help people recover from the 10th Annual Meeting of Two p.m. for enjoying home-made desserts, addiction and start new lives,” Chap- Rivers Coalition (TRC) on Thursday, browsing table displays from local en- pell said. Nov. 8 at the Van Buren Conference vironmental groups, and bidding on Center in Lawrence. silent auction items donated by local Chappell has personally worked on Hotter and drier weather in the South artists. Program begins at 7:00 and will fire prevention programs in the and West causing increased forest also include an update on efforts to es- schools and is working on drug resist- fires; stronger and more frequent trop- tablish the Paw Paw River Water Trail. ance programs. “We need to keep our ical storms in the South and East; This meeting is free and open to the community safe,” Chappell said. “1000 year” rain events occurring public. TRC is a volunteer environ- twice within a few months in SW mental organization concerned with School Board Candidates Michigan. Is there a connection and the health of the Black River and Paw Unopposed PASSING ON SUPPORT… Pastor Alex Hoffmeyer from Salem Lutheran what does this mean for our region? Paw River watersheds. For more infor- Erik Laws and Amanda Morlock- Church, Coloma, presents a $900 donation to Carole Sternaman from Western Michigan Professor Dr. mation, please go to www.tworiver- Fisher are unopposed for two six-year HOPE Resources, local food pantry. The funds were raised from Oktober- David Karowe will address these is- scoalition.org and/or find info on school board seats in the Watervliet fest held on October 13; many thanks to all who donated merchandise and sues and dispel the misinformation as Facebook: @TwoRiversCoalition. School District. John gift cards for this annual fundraiser. he discusses the “Effects of Climate Oliphant is unop- posed for a partial, two-year term. KIM LASATA FOR

Heidi Ishmael, Dou- STATE SENATE Learn to live well with heart failure glas LeClear, and Lakeland Health will offer “Living Well with Heart Failure,” a free class for Nicol Cottier-Hick- Fighting for Families. community members about congestive heart failure (CHF), a chronic condition man are unopposed characterized by the heart’s inability to meet the blood flow needs of the body. for three four-year Fighting for Students. The program will take place on Tuesday, November 6, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. terms on the Coloma Fighting for Taxpayers. in the Pharmacy Conference Room at the Center for Outpatient Services, located School Board. at 3900 Hollywood Rd in St. Joseph. Fighting for YOU. Participants will learn to identify common causes and symptoms of heart fail- Michael Banic and ure, as well as new daily routines that can dramatically improve one’s quality Lisa Johnson are un- of life. opposed for two six- Proven Leadership Preregistration for the class is required; call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544. year terms on the You Can Trust. Hartford School Board. Free Adult Mental Health First Aid course offered Learn more at: Community members are invited to attend a mental health first aid training www.lasataforstatesenate.com course. The class will take place on Thursday, November 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Consortium for Community Development, located at 175 West KEEP MICHIGAN MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Main Street in Benton Harbor. Vote Republican on November 6th! Adult Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based public education and pre- vention tool which works to improve the public’s knowledge of mental health Paid for by Kim LaSata for State Senate PO Box 495, St. Joseph MI 49085 and substance use problems; helps adults take the fear and hesitation out of start- ing conversations; and connects people with care. Studies show one in five Americans has a mental illness, but many are reluctant to seek help or might not know where to turn for care. When more people are equipped with the tools they need to start a dialogue, more people can get the help they may need. A training manual and certification is provided upon completion. Preregistra- tion is required: call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.

Weight loss options discussed by doctors of bariatric surgery The Lakeland Comprehensive Weight Loss Center is offering a free seminar titled, “Lose Weight…Find Health.” The seminar will take place on Wednesday, November 7 in the Fred- erick S. Upton Education Center at Lakeland Medical Center, located at 1234 Napier Avenue from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Bariatric surgeons Jill Gorsuch, DO, and Michael Schuhknecht, DO, will discuss programs available for losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight for years to come. The Lakeland Comprehensive Weight Loss Center specializes in working with each person to create a cus- tomized lifestyle plan, including med- ical weight loss management through diet or bariatric surgery, nutrition coun- seling, individualized exercise pro- grams, and monthly support groups. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, about 190 million adults in the United States are over- weight and obese. Individuals more than 40% overweight are twice as likely to die prematurely as someone of average weight. However, the good news is that losing as little as 5-15% of your initial body weight can reduce your risk of diabetes and other ill- nesses, and can even eliminate your need for some medications. For more information or to register for the seminar, visit www.lake- landweightlosscenter.com/events or call (269) 927-5361. See Page 4 to subscribe to the Tri-City Record or call 463-NEWS November 1, 2018 Tri-City Record 11 Indoor Flea Market/ “Kute Kids”… Rummage Sale THIS “KUTE KID” IS... Colton Tyler Green born June 16, 2018. An Indoor Flea Market /Rummage He is the son of Sarah Faulkner and Tyler Green from St. Petersburg, Sale is being held Friday & Saturday, Florida. Sarah is formerly of Watervliet. November 9 and 10 in the gym of St. Colton is the first grandchild for Joseph Catholic School on Lucinda Stephanie and David Faulkner, also Lane in Watervliet. Sale hours are of St. Petersburg. His Grandma Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, Laura Tomlinson is from Show 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Low, Arizona. Colton is also the first great-grandchild for Sue and HARTFORD HIGH SCHOOL “Students of the Week” for October 22 - 26 There will be all sorts of great buys Corky Openneer of Watervliet and are: (from the left) 12th Grade - Noah Wade, student of Shanna Wade; and a lunch option as well, so grab Bob Faulkner of Coloma. 11th Grade - Seth Faultersack, student of Richard Westberry & Jennie friends, shop and have lunch too. This Faultersack; 10th Grade - Gabriella Wright, student of Christopher event also includes a raffle for a Share a photo of your “Kute Kids” Wright & Julia Tio; 9th Grade - Jennifer Sarco, student of Lorenzo & brand-new full warranty Whirlpool 32 with your friends, neighbors, and rel- Maria Sarco. Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel French Door atives who read the Tri-City Record. To become a “Student of the Week”, students are nominated by teachers Refrigerator with ice maker and water Make sure you write your kids’ names or staff for doing something positive. For example: getting a good grade in the door, and freezer on the bottom. on the back of the picture and include on tests or homework, doing well in class participation or just doing a This refrigerator retails well over any other information about it you good deed. Selected students receive a certificate, their picture taken & $2,000. Raffle tickets are $5 each and would like to see in the paper, includ- posted in the High School front lobby showcase for the week and in the can be bought at the door. ing mom and dad, grandma and Tri-City Record. At the end of the school year, all Student of the Week grandpa, and so on. Send the “origi- names will be entered in a drawing for some cool prizes, treats or gift nal” photo to the Tri-City Record, cards. Watervliet Public P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 or email it with your information to Congratulations to these “Students of the Week” and keep up the great [email protected]. Pick up your photo after it appears in the paper work! Schools or include a stamped, self-addressed envelope and we will mail it back to Calendar of you. Events Thursday, November 1 Where are your “Kute Kids”? Hearing and Vision Screening at North School Friday, November 2 End of First Marking Period; Hearing and Vision Screening at North School; Community Calendar South School Spirit Day Sponsored as a community service by Saturday, November 3 Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill Cross Country State Final at Michigan Send Community Calendar listings to: International Speedway; MCBA Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098; Marching Band State Championship Fax to (269) 463-8329; at Ford Field or E-mail to [email protected] NORTH SCHOOL ROCK STARS! (From the left): Brenden Strong - 5th Monday, November 5 Listings must be renewed weekly; the listings deadline grade student in Mrs. Laws’ room. Brenden is a fantastic student! He North School Band Begins; 7th & 8th for next week’s newspaper is 12:00 noon on Tuesday works very hard and tries his best. He is so kind and helpful in class and Grade Boys Maroon Basketball, always ready to help out a friend in class. Lucadis Fonsec - 4th grade stu- Home vs. Niles, 4:30 & 5:30 p.m.; 7th dent in Mrs. VonKoenig’s class. Lucadis is a very kind boy. He is always & 8th Grade Boys White Basketball at Nov. 2-3 “ANNUAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE” at New Life completing his work on time. He is considerate and kind to his peers and Paw Paw, 4:00 & 5:15 p.m. Christian Center, 6674 Paw Paw Ave., Coloma. Friday at 7 p.m. & is very respectful to all adults and students in the building. Lucadis comes Tuesday, November 6 Saturday at 10 a.m.; open to the public. to school in a good mood and has a good sense of humor. Sydney Chappel Men’s Choir Invitational at Howard Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. “SUPPORT THE TROOPS - nominated by librarian Mrs. Stibal. Mrs. Stibal reports that Sydney Performing Arts Ctr., Berrien Springs CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE” hosted by Blue Star Mothers of always tries her best, is always willing to add to group discussions, or help Wednesday, November 7 America #177 at Stevensville American Legion Post 568, 3093 Johnson out a friend that may be struggling. She comes to group with a positive Fellowship of Christian Athletes (All Rd. Patriotic program at 11 a.m. Donations being accepted. Call 269- attitude. This year she is volunteering to read to third grade classes. HS students welcome), 7:00 a.m.; 266-2130 or 925-4123 for more information. PTO Meeting at North School, 5:30 Eathen Burnett - 3rd grade student in Miss Romeo’s room. Eathan is very Saturday, Nov. 3, 1-4 p.m. “90TH BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE” for p.m. serious about his work. He tries his hardest on everything he does. He is Rita Lynch of Watervliet at Knights of Columbus Hall, 7454 Paw Paw Friday, November 9 quiet, kind, always listens, and is nice to everyone in his room. Eathan can Ave., Watervliet. Coffee and dessert to be served. Spirit Day at North School be counted on to always do the right thing. He is respectful of everyone! Tuesday, Nov. 6 “ELECTION DAY” Thursday, Nov. 8 “RAKE A DIFFERENCE” United Way’s Day of Action for Seniors; volunteer event to help senior citizens with yard Coloma work. Visit uwsm.org/rakeadifference for more information. Thursday, Nov. 8, 6-8 p.m. “THE BUSINESS OF MURDER” mur- Community der mystery event at Watervliet District Library. Seeking participants; preregistration required. Contact the library at 463-6382 or by email to Schools [email protected] and on Facebook Nov. 9 & 10, “INDOOR FLEA MARKET/ RUMMAGE SALE” at Calendar of St. Joseph Catholic School gym, Lucinda Lane, Watervliet. Hours: Events Friday 7-3 & Saturday 8-3. Lunch available; Whirlpool refrigerator raf- Thursday, November 1 fle tickets $5 at the door. Varsity Volleyball Districts Finals in Saturday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m. “VETERANS DAY SERVICE” at VFW Coloma, 7:00 p.m. Post 1137, 8777 Red Arrow Hwy, Watervliet followed by an Open Monday, November 5 House until 2 p.m. Health Hero Flu Shots District-wide; Nov. 10 & 11, “NATURE BOOK SALE” at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH… for Watervliet High School Boys HS Basketball Try Outs begin Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor during normal business hours. are: (from the left) Freshman Amy Eisen, Sophomore Vendon Workman, 3:15 p.m., HS Gym Monday, Nov. 12, 1-3 p.m. “MEET & GREET” social work intern at Junior Tekoa Marshall, Senior Lindsay Adams. Each of these students Tuesday, November 6 Watervliet District Library. Call 463-6382 for more info. were picked by the staff for being that kind, go above, helping others, and 9th–12th Grade Conferences, 4:00- Wednesday, Nov. 14, 4-6 p.m. “3-D PRINTER DEMO” at Hartford hard working student. Congratulations to all of them! 7:00 p.m.; 4th-5th Grade Conferences, Public Library. Call 621-3408 for more information. 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m. “A CRUDE AWAKENING” sea otter Wednesday, November 7 rescue presentation by Tom & Sherry Miller at Coloma Public Library. Pizza Parties with the Principal for Call 468-3431 for more info. Vein specialist to discuss students who raised at least $150 for Friday, Nov. 16, 5-8 p.m. “COOK’S NITE OUT THANKSGIVING walk-a-thon, Elementary 11:00 a.m. to DINNER” at American Legion Post 362, 351 E. St. Joseph St., Coloma. 1:30 p.m. & Intermediate 11:00 a.m. Tickets: $10/in advance, $12/at the door. Call 468-5501 for more infor- treatment for varicose veins to 12:00 p.m.; K-3rd Grade mation. Conferences, 5:00-8:00 p.m.; 6th-8th Community members are invited to join vein specialist, Glen Hastings, MD, Grade Conferences 4:00-7:00 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 17, 3 p.m. “MISS TEEN COLOMA 2019 CON- FACS, for a free educational seminar titled, “Rid Yourself of the Look and Feel Junior High Study Hall Closed TEST” at Coloma High School of Varicose Veins.” Thursday, November 1 Dec. 1-2 “HOME TOWN CHRISTMAS” in Watervliet The seminar will take place from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November K-5th Grade Half Day of School, 6th- Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, 6 p.m. “MISS & MR. COLOMA 2019 CON- 7 at the Lincoln Township Public Library, located at 2099 W. John Beers Road 12th Grade Full Day of School; K-5th TESTS” at Coloma High School in Stevensville. During the seminar, Dr. Hastings will discuss the causes and Grade Conferences 1:00-4:00 p.m. & Mondays, 7 p.m. “PUB THEOLOGY” at Arclight Brewery. Public is symptoms of spider and varicose veins as well as the best options for treat- 5:00-8:00 p.m.; 6th – 12th Grade invited to join in discussions hosted by St. Paul’s United Church of ment. Conferences 4:00-7:00 p.m.; Junior Christ. “If your legs feel tired, heavy, or achy – especially at night – you may be one High Study Hall Closed Thursdays, 6 – 10 p.m. “Trap shooting” at the Coloma Rod & Gun of the many people who suffer the painful effects of varicose veins,” said Dr. Friday, November 2 Club. Hastings. “The condition affects both men and women and isn’t always visible K – 12th Grade No School to the naked eye. Fortunately, there are safe, virtually painless treatment Second Thursday of each month, 3 – 5 p.m. “BERRIEN COUNTY options to consider.” PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP” at Lakeland Healthcare Frederick Preregistration is encouraged; walk-ins are welcome. For more information, S. Upton Education Center rooms 5 & 6, 1234 Napier Ave. For info, or to register, call (269) 927-5361 or visit www.lakelandhealth.org/veinsemi- contact Michigan Parkinson Foundation at 800-852-9781 or bcpdsup- nar. [email protected].

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FOR SALE 2 BURIAL SITES…at North Shore Memory Gardens in Coloma, MI. $700 WANT ADS each call home 616-846-8713 or cell 616-238-8347. For sale, forPublic rent, help Notices wanted, and W ant Ads (11-1, 11-8-18 TCR) lost & found, work wanted, personal announcements, thank-you notes, etc. $13.00 per ad of 25 words. FLEA MARKET/RUMMAGE SALE St. Joseph Parish 157 Lucinda Lane in Watervliet will be hosting an indoor Add 10 cents/word over 25 words. Repeat same ad for $2 less. flea market / rummage sale in Add $2 to border want ad. the school gym on Friday and Saturday November 9 & 10. If you are a Add $2 for tear sheet. crafter or would like to rent a table for this sale, please contact the parish office at 463-5470. Tables are 8 feet long for $25 a table. If Ad must be paid in advance you have items you would like to donate for the sale, donations can be AD PLACEMENT DEADLINE IS NOON ON TUESDAY! dropped off Tuesday thru Friday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. or call the office to make an appointment. Tri-City Record 138 N. Main St., Box 7 LET THE RACES BEGIN… The other Hartford Speedway was buzzing Watervliet, MI 49098 FOR SALE 2 LOTS…at North Shore Memory Gardens in the most desired location “Last last Saturday with the sound of slot cars during the JPM Performance (269) 463-6397 Fax 463-8329 Supper” right off the main entrance to the grounds. Valued at $1,595 each, ask- Series held at Hartford’s Pro Slot facility. Promoter JP Milcherska (front E-mail ing $1,800 for both. Call 941-725-4128 left) brought his series to the massive 107’ Hasse Paperclick Twister owned [email protected] (10-11, 10-18, 10-25, 11-1-18 TCR) by John Miller, (front right.) Miller and his wife Angela along with three Credit Card Payment Accepted employees manufacture precision electric motors for the sport, while JP is a well-known chassis fabricator in the South Bend – Mishawaka area. The Watervliet Public Schools 1/24th scale race cars attract a wide variety of dedicated hobbyists that For Immediate Release: range in age from last year’s series champ, JP’s son Austin just 20 years old, to one racer who shared that he bought his first slot car in 1963. The The Watervliet Public School District is seeking applications for the current vacant position racer on the left in the back row is Hartford’s Mike Meachum who cap- on the board of education. An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position through tured 3rd place overall for the day in the Hobbystock Division. (TCR photo by Jon Bisnett) December 31, 2020 and will be replaced by the individual elected to the position (based upon the November 6, 2020 election results) on January 1, 2021. Interested persons must submit a letter expressing interest in the board position and their qualifications for the position to Watervliet Public Schools, 450 E. Red Arrow Hwy., Palisades Power Plant Watervliet, MI 49098, Attention: Matt Clay no later than 4:00 p.m. on November 2, 2018. Please include a resume with contact information. begins scheduled $62 Following a review of the submitted materials, the board will schedule interviews with selected candidates. If you have any questions concerning the role of the board of educa- tion and the responsibilities of a board member, please contact Kevin Schooley, million refueling and Superintendent of Schools, at 269-463-0300. maintenance outage to Club members, and City and thank you for your help and support. LETTERS Township officials volunteered their Continue to patronize these area busi- continued from Page 5 time to help staff the popcorn, juice nesses that contributed toward the ensure safe, secure and and food lines. Fun games were success of a wonderful community organized by Freshwater Community event. Michigan has a rule that whoever won Church in Laura Baker Park and the If you would like to volunteer, con- reliable operation the last election gets to have their can- Coloma Lion’s Club did a fabulous tribute or participate in the 2019 didates listed first on subsequent bal- job of grilling 1,000 hot dogs for Halloween in the Park, please call our Palisades Power Plant has begun a able operations through the plant’s lots. Really! One may think this is no adults and children. Delicious apples office at 468-4430. This event contin- scheduled $62 million refueling and permanent closure in 2022. Palisades big deal. However, per an NPR dis- were donated by Fruit Acres for the ues to grow each year and we need maintenance outage, reflecting owner is recognized as a top performer with- cussion in 2016, “a study shows the crowds. Andy Kendall was on hand more volunteers and sponsors. Thank and operator Entergy Corp.’s continu- in the industry and ranks in the NRC’s order in which a candidate’s name is playing upbeat music and announcing you again to everyone! ing commitment to safe, secure, and highest safety category because of listed on the ballot can help candidates sponsors for the full two hours. Chana Kniebes reliable operations until the facility’s these important investments and the get elected.” It gives the Party at the The Coloma Lions Club coordinated Community Development permanent retirement in spring of professionalism and hard work of our top of the list (in this case their 3rd Annual Pumpkin Derby that Coordinator 2022. It is the 26th such outage since team.” Republicans) better name recognition. morning as a kickoff for the day with North Berrien Community the plant opened in 1971 and comes This refueling and maintenance out- Many states allow early voting; do 18 beautiful and fun pumpkins. A fun Development 15 days after it was taken offline to age is the first of two remaining at not require strict picture ID to vote; time with adults and children, racing successfully replace a control rod Palisades before the plant’s retire- and some states allow voting by mail, decorated wheeled pumpkins down drive seal and a transformer. ment. On Aug. 1, Entergy announced not Michigan which requires strict the track. During the scheduled refueling and that it had agreed to sell the sub- Voter ID to cast a ballot. Without the sponsorships of the con- Red Cross calls maintenance outage, which began sidiaries that own Palisades and the If placing one party over another on tributors and volunteers helping, October 28, trained professionals will Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in the ballot and restrictive voter ID Halloween in the Park would not have for healthy replace about one-third of the fuel in Plymouth, Mass., to a Holtec requirements weren’t bad enough, been possible so we want to thank the the reactor and inspect hundreds of International subsidiary for accelerat- Michigan’s Republican legislature has following: ABC Truck Repair, Alpha donors to pipes, pumps, electrical components ed decommissioning after their made deliberate, successful attempts Baking Company, American Home and other equipment. About 1,000 respective shutdowns and reactor to skew elections in their favor by RE, Mikki Swisher, Apryl Watson, maintain blood skilled supplemental workers will defuelings. For Palisades, that transac- how they draw up their congressional Bertuca Bonding, Best Way Disposal, help Palisades’ 600 full-time employ- tion would not occur until after the and state districts which is called Big C Lumber, Boss Services Heating ees complete the upgrades, inspec- spring of 2022. The sales include the “Gerrymandering”. Michigan has and Air, Certified Auto Repair supply tions, and replacements that can only transfer of the licenses, spent fuel, and As influenza activity picks up, the some of the worst partisan manipulat- (C.A.R.), Centsible Heating and Air, be completed while the plant is shut Nuclear Decommissioning Trusts. American Red Cross is urging healthy ing of legislative districts in the coun- Chemical Bank, Coloma DDA, down. The transactions are subject to condi- donors of all blood types to give blood try. The Republicans have used this Coloma Choir and National Honor In addition to the $62 million invest- tions to closing, including approvals to ensure a strong blood supply for re-districting power to get a larger Society members, Coloma Charter ment, Entergy has allocated more than from the NRC of the license transfers. patients in need. number of legislative seats and con- Township, Coloma Chartwell, $170 million since 2014 to upgrade Blood and platelets can only be given gressional seats than overall vote Coloma Lioness Club, Coloma/St. Palisades’ already-robust fire protec- by donors who are feeling well. One totals would legitimately provide Joseph KOA, Coloma Township tion program through implementation way to maintain health is to get a flu them. Police Department and reservists, of the National Fire Protection vaccine each fall. There is no waiting What to do? There is Proposal 2 on Coloma City Public Works Association (NFPA-805) program. Please send your period to give blood after receiving a Michigan’s current November ballot Department, Coloma United “The highly trained personnel at flu shot as long as the donor is symp- which takes re-districting power away Methodist Church, Coloma Varsity Palisades have operated the plant safe- public notice or tom-free and fever-free. from the partisan legislature and gives Cheer Team, Coloma-Watervliet Area ly and reliably, day in and day out, Stay healthy this flu season and make it to a citizen commission. Chamber of Commerce, Crafty since the plant’s last refueling about an appointment to donate blood by want ad to: We need to stop any further partisan Sisters, Cutting Corners, Downtown 18 months ago,” said Charlie Arnone, downloading the free American Red legislature’s ability to keep Democrats Digits, DiMaggio’s Pizza and Site Vice President and Entergy’s top publicnotices. Cross Blood Donor App, visiting or any party from winning office by Burgers, Easy Street, Edgewater official at the plant. “The company RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800- [email protected] voting now to limit the ability to Bank, Edward Jones Brian W. Smith, continues to make all investments RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). manipulate voter re-districting lines. El Asadero, Four Season’s Spa and needed to ensure safe, secure and reli- Put this authority into the hands of the Pool Services, Friendly Tavern, Full Donors of all blood types, especially people. It’s time to get our Democracy Moon Advertising, Fruit Acres, Getz type O, are needed this fall after hurri- back. Vote YES for Proposal 2-an Dentistry, Grapevine Nursery, Hair canes Michael and Florence forced the Independent Redistricting Innovations and Day Spa, Hillview cancellation of about 200 blood Commission. Estates, H&R Block, Honor Credit drives, causing approximately 7,000 Bones in Balance classes Cate Fering, Buchanan Union, Hub Central 185, J.S. Fulton units of blood and platelets to go Construction, Justin VanFerrari and uncollected. the volunteers from Freshwater All blood types are needed to ensure helps individuals with Church, Grapevine Nursery, Keep Me a reliable supply for patients. A blood Thank you in Mind Repurposed Treasures, Karla donor card or driver’s license or two D. Smothers State Farm Insurance, other forms of identification are osteoporosis required at check-in. Individuals who Kent Churchill, LADD, Linda Freitag, Lakeland Orthopedic Physical held at 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. or 5:00 to Halloween in the are 17 years of age in most states (16 Linda’s Antiques, LOMA Theatre, Therapy is now enrolling participants 7:30 p.m. with parental consent where allowed Marsha Hammond, Midway Baptist for Bones in Balance, a four-week Osteoporosis is a debilitating disease Park Trunk or by state law), weigh at least 110 Church, Merritt Midwest, Mike’s Pit program designed to teach those diag- that affects over 44 million pounds and are in generally good Stop, New Covert Generating, North nosed with osteoporosis and osteope- Americans, and although both men Treat Sponsors health may be eligible to donate Berrien Fire & Rescue, North Berrien nia how to successfully live with these and women can develop the disease, blood. High school students and other 2018 Community Development (NBCD), conditions through self-management. over 80 percent of sufferers are Orchard Hill Landfill, R&B Stelter donors 18 years of age and younger Dear Editor, Bones in Balance incorporates educa- women over the age of 45. Farm, Reflections Hair Studio, also have to meet certain height and Thank you to local businesses, organ- tion and exercise and is led by special- Osteoporosis is commonly referred to Soulards, Teed Heating and Cooling, weight requirements. izations and volunteers for helping ly trained physical therapists. as “the silent disease,” because bone Todd Korabik State Farm Insurance, Blood and platelet donors can save with our 2018 Halloween in the Park, The program includes valuable self- loss occurs without any visible symp- United Federal Credit Union, Vincent time at their next donation by using Trunk or Treat in downtown Coloma. management tips from a pharmacist, toms at first. Many people don’t real- J. Jewelers, Waterfront Restaurant, RapidPass to complete their pre-dona- The North Berrien Community registered dietitian, and nurse educa- ize they have osteoporosis until their West Street Station, Wil-O-Paw tion reading and health history ques- Development and the Coloma Lions tor. Classes meet twice a week on bones are so weak that the smallest Animal Hospital and WTP. tionnaire online, on the day of their Club coordinated a fun, safe Tuesdays and Thursdays for a four- strain or fall causes a bone to fracture. Thank you also to the wonderful donation, before arriving at the blood Halloween gathering with delicious week period at the Center for A physician’s order is required to par- group of Coloma students that volun- drive. To get started, follow the grilled hot dogs, popcorn, Gatorade, Outpatient Services, located at 3900 ticipate. There is a $25 registration fee teered and helped wherever we need- instructions at juice, apples and tremendous amounts Hollywood Road in St. Joseph. to cover the cost of materials; the ed them for the full two hours, we cer- RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use of candy given to the costumed chil- Registration is now open for the next remaining amount is billable to your tainly appreciated their community the Blood Donor App. dren. set of classes which will run from insurance. For more information or to spirit! Numerous business owners, Lions November 6 to December 4 and be register, call (269) 556-7150. If we have forgotten anyone, we November 1, 2018 Tri-City Record 13 source and temperature of each facil- Mentored Youth Hunting Program Hunting & ity’s rearing water. Michigan has six Member. state hatcheries and two cooperative Hunt and Win! This waterfowl season, Free community Fishing Reports hatcheries that together produce the hunt at three or more of southern By Angie Stair species, strain and size of fish re- Michigan’s Wetland Wonders, or man- event focuses on 621-4329 [email protected] quested by fisheries managers. These aged waterfowl hunt areas, and be en- fish are delivered at a specific time and tered to win a duck hunting prize managing diabetes to 150 feet with a yellow flasher and location to ensure their survival and package. The Wetland Wonders Chal- A free community event will help in- Fishing spin-glo combo. Pier anglers reported success. lenge began October 13, 2018 and runs dividuals diagnosed with diabetes, The DNR (Department of Natural Re- slow steelhead action however a cou- Learn more at michigandnr.com/fish- through February 12, 2019. Seven their family, and caregivers learn ways sources) reported that another windy ple small coho were caught on spawn. stock. lucky winners will be chosen on March to stay on track. “Managing Diabetes – week has kept boat anglers off the The DNR’s fishing tip this week is that 1, 2019 to receive a prize package, that It’s Not Easy, But It’s Worth It” will Great Lakes. Some of the smaller many anglers will tell you that as fall includes a $500 gift card for duck hunt- take place on Tuesday, November 13, rivers are running low and clear which rolls in, the fishing gets better and bet- Hunting ing gear and a golden ticket good for from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Center for will slow the steelhead runs. Perch ter. But why is this? Bring your young hunter to one of one first choice pick at a non-reserved Outpatient Services, located at 3900 were starting to bite on the inland There isn’t much formal research to Michigan’s Wetland Wonders – the managed waterfowl area drawing for Hollywood Road in St. Joseph. lakes. answer that question, but several fac- seven premiere managed waterfowl the 2019-2020 waterfowl hunting sea- During the event, endocrinologist, Out of South Haven, no trout and tors could be contributing to the influx hunt areas in the state – in November son and additional prizes. Amanda Morris, DO, along with a salmon anglers had been out last week of angling opportunities: forage avail- for a memorable hunting experience. To be entered for the grand prize draw- team of certified diabetes educators, as windy conditions kept boats off the ability, dropping water temperatures, Hunters can choose from several dates ing, hunters must hunt at three of the will provide an interactive discussion big lake. Pier fishing was slow for all fish movement, or oxygen availability. and locations. Parties with at least one seven managed waterfowl areas, but about complications affecting uncon- species, when anglers could safely go Some say it could just be related to less youth will be given priority in the draw each additional area visited qualifies trolled diabetes and how to better man- out to fish. On the Black River boat fishing pressure and/or better angling at all Wetland Wonders. for an additional contest entry. Hunt all age the disease. Experts will be and shore anglers reported some steel- techniques. Dates and locations are: November 2 seven managed areas and get five available to answer questions during a head fishing action. The bottom line is, for those that don’t – Harsens Island Managed Hunt Area chances to win those prizes. For more live Q&A panel. Once again, the weather has hampered consider fall to be an ideal time to go (afternoon hunt only); November 3 – information, visit www.michigan.gov/ Guests will have the opportunity to fishing out of St. Joseph as no boats fishing they may want to rethink that Shiawassee River State Game Area (af- wetlandwonders. sample healthy recipes for the upcom- had made it out for salmon. Pier fishing sentiment. Some of the biggest crappie, ternoon hunt only) in St. Charles; No- ing holiday season and take home new was slow for steelhead with only a cou- muskellunge, walleye and smallmouth vember 3 – Fish Point State Wildlife recipes. Participants are encouraged to ple caught on spawn. The whitefish ac- bass can be found in the fall. Area (afternoon hunt only) in Coloma Rod & wear comfortable clothing for an op- tion is also slow. More that 21 million fish were stocked Unionville; November 3 and Decem- tional group exercise opportunity at the On the Kalamazoo River some steel- in 2018 which means great fishing op- ber 9 – Fennville Farm Unit of the Al- Gun Club end of the event. heads were caught up near the Allegan portunities. Rainbow trout, Chinook legan State Game Area (morning hunt The Coloma Rod & Gun Club will For more information and to reserve a Dam. Look for more fish to move in salmon, steelhead and seven other only November 3 and afternoon hunt hold their monthly CCW Class on Sat- spot, call (269) 556-2868 or visit with rain in the forecast. Those using species and one hybrid were among the only December 9) in Fennville; No- urday, November 10, 2018. Class reg- www.lakelandhealth.org/managingdia- live and cut bait have caught some cat- 21,116,476 fish – weighing a com- vember 4 – Pointe Mouillee State istration is held on Sunday, November betes. fish in the early morning. bined 333 tons – stocked in Michigan’s Game Area (morning hunt only) in 4, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. At Grand Haven weather conditions public waters so far this year. Rockwood. The class is taught by a certified NRA have made it difficult for anglers to get The number and type of fish stocked Drawings will occur at 5:30 a.m. for and RSO instructor and the cost of the out on the big lake. When they do, lake varies depending on stocking requests, the youth morning hunts and at 11:00 class is $100. For more information or trout were caught on the bottom in 90 hatchery rearing assignments, and the a.m. (11:30 at Harsens Island) for the to be put on the list, please call (269) youth afternoon hunts. 621-3370. 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DOWNTOWN COLOMA www.brookfieldchrysler.net Bees pollinate these flowers and fol- VISA & MASTER CARD ACCEPTED 14 Tri-City Record November 1, 2018 Tri-City Area Sports View from the Press Box Please share your sports news, photos, and opinions with the Tri-City Record at [email protected] Tuesday night against Kalamazoo Hackett. The Indians and the Irish met Hartford during the regular season, all the way back on Sept. 13, which resulted in a Press Box 2-1 win for Hackett. Many observers felt another tight contest was in store, By Jerrod Birmele especially since five of the past six matches between the two schools With football season having come to resulted in a tie or a one-goal victory. an end and the volleyball team taking What would eventually happen was a week off in anticipation of postsea- the complete opposite. The competi- son competition, athletes in Hartford tion was fierce during the first 20 min- were not as busy this past week. utes of the match, with neither team giving an inch to the other. However, KENYON CAN… Coloma running back Kenyon Boyd holds onto the football as he chugs through the field However, athletes in cross country Friday night in the Comets’ game against Kalamazoo United. Paving the way down field for Boyd was Caleb looked to book their tickets to the state after that, it was all Kalamazoo Hackett from there. The Irish would Ellis (13). Coloma was knocked out of the playoffs after suffering a 44-6 defeat. meet on the first Saturday in (TCR photo by Kristy Noack) November, while the men’s soccer push four goals into the net in the final team looked to score the first regional 20 minutes of the first half to take a commanding 4-0 lead into halftime. title in school history. On the men’s side, the Indians fin- ranked 5th in Division 5 and undefeat- ter, when trailing 20-0, with United The second half was more of the Hartford Soccer bows out of post- ished 12th place in a field of 13 teams, ed at 9-0. It would be a monumental moving the ball, Coloma’s Sincere same, with the Irish scoring a goal in season in Regional Semifinals led by Joey Lehmkuhl, who finished challenge for the Comets, but one they Taylor intercepted a pass and returned the first 15 minutes to take a 5-0 lead, On the soccer pitch, the Hartford in 17th place with a time of 18:08, fin- were happy to take on, and they it down the sidelines. He was finally which would end up being the final Men’s Varsity Soccer team, fresh off ishing just two places away from state looked like they were ready to play brought down around the United 20. score. However, it must be noted that of the schools fifth district title in nine finals’ qualification. Other runners from the opening kick. Comet quarterback Zach Goodline the Indians did not give up despite years, continued postseason play last that contributed to the team result Coach Joe Stephens had his troops eventually ran the ball in from 20 trailing for the majority of the match, were Francisco Loera (61st place, fired up and very well prepared, but yards, putting Coloma on the board which showed their pride all the way 20:48), Aldo Acevedo (67th place, the size and speed of this United team and trailing 20-6. That would be as until the final whistle sounded. 21:15), Keith Sayre (77th place, was very obvious, and because of a close as the Comets would come, as Press Box In the other regional semifinal, hosted 21:58) and Francisco Medrano (87th few ill timed penalties and a couple of United scored on two more touch- by Portage Northern, Grand Rapids place, 24:27). The final two runners dropped passes on Coloma’s first pos- downs, and a half ending field goal to Player of the NorthPointe Christian went on to for the green and white were Blake sessions, they put themselves in 2nd go in at halftime, ahead 38-6. defeat Marcellus Howardsville, 3-0. Snyder (88th place, 24:47) and and 3rd down and long situations, and United toned down their offense a lit- In last Thursday’s regional final, Week! Moises Mejia (92nd place, 27:03). against a good football team, those tle bit in the second half, and moving By Dave Vollrath Kalamazoo Hackett defeated Grand The MHSAA Cross Country state mistakes would be very costly. the ball with short ball control passes, Zach Goodline, a senior at Rapids NorthPointe Christian, 2-0, finals will be held this Saturday, Nov. The game was played at Vicksburg’s scored in the third quarter. Going Coloma High School, is this moving the Irish into the state semifi- 3 at Michigan International Speedway beautiful, and expensive, new turf ahead 44-6 made the balance of the week’s Tri-City Record Press Box nals. in Brooklyn. Results and times will be football stadium, a great venue, game played with a running clock. Player of the week. The Indians finish the season with a posted in the Press Box next week. because the last few rainy Friday Early in the 4th quarter Coloma put Zach has been the starter at quar- record of 19-4. Despite losing 12 sen- Good luck to Coach Paran and the nights had left United’s normal home on a drive mixing a few Goodline terback for the Comets since the iors to graduation, the tradition of suc- Hartford Indian Ladies Cross Country field muddy and very chewed up. passes and runs, moved the ball down beginning of his sophomore sea- cess within the soccer program will team! Playing on this fast track also would to the United 10 yard line, but the son. He also continue. After all, Hartford has won not be to Coloma’s advantage. United drive stalled there and they were starts at safety seven conference championships and took the opening kickoff and starting forced to turn the ball over on downs. on the defen- five district titles in the span of just from their own 35, they came out in Goodline led the Comets offense with sive side of the nine years. Congratulations to Coach their familiar spread formation, with 84 yards on 14 carries, with his ball, and has Blackmer, his coaching staff and the Coloma the QB mostly back in shotgun forma- longest being 25 yard. Caleb Ellis always been soccer team on another fantastic sea- Press Box tion. They quickly passed their way added 41 on nine totes. On Defense one of the son. down the field, and aided by a Coloma Trent Brown had eight tackles for the hardest hitters Hartford Ladies Cross Country By Dave Vollrath interference penalty, scored on a short Comets and Cody Reese had six. for the Coloma Team headed to State Finals five yard fade pass in the corner of the Goodline also had an interception in team. On the Cross Country trail, the Coloma shows improvement but end zone. the end zone that he returned for 38 Two weeks ago against their rivals Hartford Varsity Cross Country teams loses in first round of playoffs to Coloma starting at their own 13 yard yards. from Watervliet, Zach had an out- competed last Saturday morning in the Kalamazoo United line went 3 and out. United began near Coloma ends their season with a standing game, leading the Comets MHSAA Division 3 regional meet at Following the excitement and joy of midfield and on their next play, a record of 5-5 but has something they to a 52-36 win. The victory also Centreville High School, along with seeing their name come up on the tel- quick pass behind the line of scrim- can build on now that the playoff gave them the win they needed to 14 other local schools. Using the evision, on Selection Sunday, ending a mage, a Comet defender appeared to drought is over and a lot of reason to get into the Michigan High School MHSAA’s formula for state meet 10-year playoff drought for the be pushed in the back, and the United be optimistic. playoffs for the first time in 10 qualification, just the top-3 teams and Coloma Comets, the realization set in receiver broke free from there and years, as they finished with a 5-4 top-15 medalists would become eligi- that their opponent for week one of took the ball 55 yards for their second record. In the game he rushed for ble to compete in the state finals. the playoffs would be Kalamazoo touchdown. Very quickly the score 270 yards and five touchdowns, On the ladies’ side, the Indians fin- See PRESS BOX United. A Southwest Michigan was 14-0. including one from 80 yards and ished 2nd place in a field of 14 teams, Conference opponent they had lost to, Coloma created some excitement and continued on Page 15 one from 51 yards. thus qualifying all seven runners for 70-6, about a month before, a team cause for optimism in the second quar- Zach has put together an amazing the state finals! In fact, the top-5 run- high school football career, as he ners were separated by just 1:21, ends this season with over 4,400 which was the smallest margin in the yards of total offense and 53 total entire field. The team was led by touchdowns, (29 rushing, 23 pass- Adrianna Morseau, who finished in ing, one receiving). On defense 10th place with a time of 21:30, while Zach had 10 interceptions, two MacKenzie Brinsfield finished right forced fumbles, and a fumble behind in 11th place with a time of recovery. 21:33. Other runners that contributed Head Coach Joe Stephens says of to the team result were Jovana Zach, “It has been a joy watching Naranjo (18th place, 22:21), Brianna him grow from a raw but talented Morseau (21st place, 22:24) and Jamie sophomore, to a true leader and Smith (26th place, 22:52). The final Senior Quarterback. He is two runners for the green and white extremely competitive, and played were Mayra Naranjo (36th place, a major role in keeping our team 23:40) and Asuzena Loera (62nd focused through all of the highs place, 25:37). and lows over the last 3 years.” Zach also is a leader in the class- room, and has been a starter on the COLOMA VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY TEAM… (from the left): Front row - Vanessa Crisenbery, Cali Comet Varsity Basketball team Grenon, Tori Brown, Kayla Walter, Emma Vandermolen, Megan Koenigshof, Ava Genovese, Taylor Brown and since he walked out as a freshman. Abby Vandermolen; Back row - Coach Jennifer Ickes, Caeleb Ishmael, Jake Ickes, Adiel Granados, Ethan He has already received one 4-year Vandermolen, Ian Ishmael, Blane Sutherland, Riley Davis and Coach Courtney Churchill. scholarship offer to play basket- (Photo by Shawn Mead Photography) ball, though he is currently leaving his options open until later in this school year. 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7652 Red Arrow Hwy., Watervliet, MI 49098 Open Mon., Wed., Friday 8-12 & 2-6 November 1, 2018 Tri-City Record 15 PRESS BOX best press box food is at Hartford, to know if there’s ever been a longer- continued from Page 14 where Gala-T-Inn pizza is featured, serving athletic volunteer. But there’s and the bar cookies made by a no doubt he’s among a small group to Kalamazoo United grandmother ever serve this long, anywhere. Emma Vandermolen headed “were really good.” Coach Andrews said, “I’m very for- to State His son, David, joined him on the tunate to have Jack and David. I sin- The Comet Cross Country teams, sidelines in a stroller when he was cerely hope they are both part of the boys and girls, both represented four years old. When he was eight, program for a long time to come.” Coloma well in last Saturday’s David began assisting on the team, Asked how long he will keep doing regional meet held in Centreville. providing water and performing it, Jack replied, “As long as they The boys team finished in 6th place, other team manager duties. Coach want me to. I never thought about not and the girls finished in 7th place Farac said, “David was our good luck doing it.” Sounds like the football overall from a field of 14 schools charm. The coaches and players stats are in good hands for a while. running in the competition. would touch him on the shoulder or Although all the Comets ran hard, on the head before games.” Today Panther runners qualify for Emma Vandermolen was the only David is also a fixture on the side- state finals Coloma harrier who qualified for lines, making sure the team’s game Fifteen area cross country teams state. She will be competing next ball is ready to go when the offense gathered for the Region 22 Division Saturday in the Michigan State Cross CLARKS HONORED FOR THEIR SIDELINE SERVICE… Watervliet takes the field, and just as important- 3 races at Centreville High School Country finals which will be held at Athletic Director Ken Dietz (center) presented long-time football statisti- ly getting the fans fired up during key last Saturday. In a field of 93, Michigan International Raceway in cian Jack Clark (right) and his son David Clark (left) with a plaque in moments. Coach Andrews says, Panthers Gus Hinch and Ezra Troyer Brooklyn, MI. honor of their service to Panther football teams. Jack Clark has recorded “David has been a big part of Panther qualified for the state finals on The girls team overall places and stats since 1986 and recently celebrated his 500th game. football for the past 13 years. He November 3 at Michigan times were: Emma Vandermolen does a great job with our game balls International Speedway. 15th at 21:57, Ava Genovese 23rd at every Friday night.” Junior Hinch finished 11th overall 22:36, Tori Brown 35th at 23:33, Coach Farac says that Jack was often mid-1970s. “In 1986 he [Vince] When Jack’s not at a Panther foot- with a time of 17:45. Sophomore Taylor Brown 53rd at 24:51, and the last person at the school after a called me one day, and asked would ball game, he’s involved in Scouting, Troyer was right behind, finishing Megan Koenigshof 57th at 25:03. home game because of all the calls he you like to do it?” And with that, Jack bowling, or in stage productions at 14th overall at 17:54. Both runners The 6th place boys’ individual places needed to make. has outlasted five coaches… so far. St. Joseph High School. He married and times were: Blane Sutherland The Panther’s current coach, Jeremy Jack fondly recalls the precarious Denise in 1987 and they have three 23rd at 18:41, Jake Ickes 26th at Andrews, says of Jack, “Jack has climb into and out of the old press children, Jonathon, David and 18:45, Ethan Vandermolen 30th at See PRESS BOX been a big part of the program over boxes at Coloma and Watervliet, and Joshua. 19:03, Adiel Grounds 39th at 19:34, my 23 years. He takes something off some that wobbled around in the In an athletic program more than 107 continued on Page 16 and Caleb Ishmael 58th at 20:16. my plate. I know I can count on his wind like skyscrapers. He told me the years old and going strong, it is hard CHS Volleyball stats being done accurately and in a The Coloma Comet Volleyball team timely fashion.” hosted the SAC tournament last Jack recently talked about the job of Saturday. Reshuffling of the TCR AQBs finds new leader; a football statistician and the things The Comets finished the day with a he’s seen over the years. Perfect 8-0 week moves Lynch to the top spot 1-2-1 record. They defeated “You can really watch the game,” he Fennville, 25-13 and split with said, referring to his front-row view Lawton 18-25, 25-17. They were of a fast and exciting offense. “I’ve beaten by Kalamazoo Hackett 25-18 been doing this so long I can see and 25-18, and Delton Kellogg, 25- where the play is going.” Jack jokes 17 and 26-14. about away games where “the other Top players for the Comets were sideline people can’t keep up.” That’s Megan Neubecker, Hannah Mathis, especially true with Jack’s favorite Marissa Sherburn, and Maurissa plays, coach Jeremy Andrews’ LaGrow. NASCAR offense. This is when the The Comets are hosting the District team runs play after play as quickly Tournament which began Monday, as possible while keeping the defense October 29. Rodney Lynch RoxAnn Tim Hildebrand Greg Krell Dan Jones Chris Leach on its heels. Loma Rodney-Isbrecht Hartford Watervliet Watervliet Fire West Street Both Jack and Coach Farac have Theatre City of Hartford Harding’s Athletic Boosters Department Station seen the game change significantly 57-19 57-19 54-22 52-24 46-30 40-36 since 1986. Following the team up Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan and down the field was easier back Watervliet MSU MSU MSU MSU MSU MSU then, as Dave Coon won all-state Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame Notre Dame Northwestern Press Box honors when he threw for 1,100 Eastern Michigan Eastern Michigan Central Michigan Eastern Michigan Central Michigan Eastern Michigan yards in the 1986 season. In 2017 Alabama Alabama Alabama Alabama Alabama Alabama By John Oliphant Zack Pickens also won all-state hon- Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Detroit Detroit ors, but he did it with a pro-style Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago offense that allowed him to throw for Baltimore Baltimore Pittsburgh Baltimore Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 3,620 yards plus 1,535 yards rushing, 49 51 33 47 28 52 A statistician for averaging more than a third of Coon’s entire season per game. Jack By Dave Vollrath Dan Jones has a firm grasp of 5th Northwestern vs. Notre Dame the ages in was the guy who documented both For the most part the Tri-City Record place overall with a record of 46-30. Central MI vs. Eastern MI those great seasons and every season Armchair Quarterbacks had a very Chris Leach slipped a little bit this Alabama vs. LSU Watervliet; in between. good week 10 picking the week’s win- week, falling to 40-36, but week 11 Detroit vs. Minnesota With today’s spread offense systems ners from a selection of eight games. games could provide her with the Chicago vs. Buffalo Jack Clark Jack is more likely to be found in the Rodney Lynch, however, stood out opportunity to make up some ground. Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore press box than trying to keep up with even more by going a perfect 8-0, and The games they will be foretelling recognized along an offense that race up and down the coming from two points behind, this week are: The tie breaker game this week is field. caught our previous leader RoxAnn Central vs. Eastern. with son David A challenge Jack noted is when a Rodney-Isbrecht, so by virtue of the Penn State vs. Michigan By John Oliphant player gets close to a milestone, such week’s tie breaker, now holds down Maryland vs. Michigan State Carrying nothing more than a pen as 1,000 yards rushing or receiving. the number one spot. and a pad of paper, Watervliet foot- “I have to keep track of the total The TCR AQB competition is held ball statistician Jack Clark has been yards as I’m going.” Then, Jack says, weekly as six local football fans com- witness to almost every play run by the player will get to 1,000 “and lose pete against one another to predict the every quarterback since coach Ron ten yards right after they go over.” He winners of a pre selected group of from Farac was sending in plays for all- also mentioned punts being especial- games from the high school, college, state quarterback Dave Coon. That ly tough. “I’m at the receiver’s end of and professional ranks. Following the was in 1986, and he’s used that pen in the field and then there’s a block or a conclusion of the Super Bowl, one the heat, rain and snow, roaming the fake punt and I’m now on the wrong winner is crowned champion, and will sidelines and perching in press boxes side of the field.” have the great honor of wearing a new WŽǁĞƌ>ŝŌĂŶĚZĞĐůŝŶĞƌ while documenting more than 35,000 Asked about the greatest perform- TCR AQB hat. ŚĂŝƌƐďLJ starting at plays. ances he’s seen in 32 years, he said, In the event that two or more ‘backs Experience The Line of At the 2018 Coloma-Watervliet “There were so many of them.” Zack have the same record for the week or $699 game, Jack and his son David were Pickens’ incredible 2017 season the yearly total, their place in the recognized for 32 years of service came to mind first, but then he standings will be determined by a tie and for supporting the Watervliet recalled a rather unusual series of breaking game. In addition to trying to football team for 500 combined plays that took place when a swift select the winners for each week’s games. The evening was already spe- and small freshman running back games, they try and predict the score Nearly all of our recliners, sofas & chairs are proudly BORN IN THE USA built in the USA of domestic and imported materials. cial for Jack because many of his fel- entered the game after an injury. On of a specially selected game. The Available in Small to Extra Large Sizes low high school graduates were at the the first play the entire offense went AQB who comes closest to the final game celebrating 40 years since their one way, the defense followed along total points scored by those two teams YOUR CHOICE high school graduation. Ironically, with all the referees, but this speedy will get the higher spot in the stand- RECLINERS his classmates were in the home team back went the other way completely ings. bleachers because Jack is a 1978 $ unnoticed for a 40-yard touchdown. Rodney and RoxAnn now each have 399ea. graduate of Coloma High School. Meanwhile, the refs thought the play outstanding yearly totals of 57-19, but ROWAN Jack’s job as a statistician is to was dead in the fake direction and because of the tie breaker game, MORRISON record the yardage of each play and blew the whistle, being fooled by the which was Coloma vs. Kalamazoo who ran, threw and caught that ball. running back. The result was a play United who combined for 50 points, He also keeps track of incomplete being whistled dead as the running Rodney predicted a total of 44 points passes, turnovers, first downs, scores, back was headed all alone to the end and RoxAnn 68, Rodney moves into JASPER kicks, punts, and occasionally the zone. They gave the offense a do- first place overall. game clock as all of this happens. over, and the same play was just as Of course Rodney was first on the There are no breaks during the game deceptive and successful as the previ- week, but Tim Hildebrand also had his because he does this for both teams. ous one, and yet again the refs (and crystal ball working well as he went 7- But, that’s not all. At halftime he’s defense) missed it. On the second do- 1, and finished 2nd for the weekly adding up preliminary totals and has over the referees finally saw the play picks. Posting 6-2 marks were Greg POWER AND/OR airform™ UPGRADES no time for small talk. After the game even when the defense couldn’t, and Krell, RoxAnn, and Dan Jones, who AVAILABLE ON ALL RECLINING STYLES. his job jumps into another gear. Jack the back finally got credit for his finished in that order for the week THIS AREA’S LARGEST SELECTION has to simultaneously add up all the touchdown on the third attempt. based on the tie breaker. Chris Leach OF LA-Z-BOY COMFORT FOR YOUR HOME! yards gained (or lost), each quarter- The other performance Jack recalled had a rough week finishing at 3-5. back’s stats, the running back stats, was Jakob Aldrich and his one-hand- So the top spot is now held by the receiver stats for each player, ed and acrobatic catches this season. Rodney Lynch, but with an identical return yards, who scored and when, Jack’s fellow press box observers overall record 2nd place picker turnover details, and time of posses- were equally impressed by his ability RoxAnn Rodney-Isbrecht, could jump sion. The coaches need this data as to grab passes that appeared to be right back up there this week. soon as possible so they can refer to uncatchable. Tim Hildebrand strengthened his hold www.countryhousefurniture.net it while talking to the media. Next, he Jack originally got the job when his on 3rd place and actually moved clos- has to get this data to newspapers and predecessor, Vince Brandonisio, was er to the top spot with a 54-22 record. broadcasters over the phone. Only ready to retire. Vince had been col- Greg Krell is now two points behind then, usually an hour after the game lecting the stats since he was a Tim at 52-24, but remains close to clock expires, is his job complete. Watervliet High School student in the those at the top. 16 Tri-City Record November 1, 2018 Tuesday October 23, the Panther vol- leyball team honored nine seniors and PRESS BOX their parents before facing the Fen- continued from Page 15 nville Blackhawks in a conference matchup. The Blackhawks came to will finish their seasons in Brooklyn Watervliet winless in conference play, next week when 247 runners will com- and the Panthers began the night at 2- pete in the Division 3 finals. 2. Also running for the Panthers on Sat- The Lady Panthers played as well as urday, Trever Pelton finished 28th at they have all season, making good 18:54. Kade Van Neil was 29th at plays and defending against hard hits 18:55. Kody Edmonds was 32nd at from the Blackhawks. Game 1 featured 19:06. Matthew Hanks was 40th at a string of six straight serves by Caley 19:36, and senior Austin Roberts fin- Simmons, only broken up by a double- ished his high school cross country ca- hit call on the Panthers. The seniors reer by finishing 54th with a time of were ready to play after the emotional 20:01. senior night festivities. Grace Smith In addition to individual qualifiers this played exceptional defense, ending up is also a team race, where the top three on the floor a few times after making teams get to compete as a unit for the saves. They won the first game 25-14. Class C State Team Championship. Game two started a little rough for both teams, who couldn’t seem to serve The Panther boys’ team finished in ON TO STATE… On Saturday October 27, the Watervliet High School over the net. After they got that prob- fifth place, just a single point behind Cross Country team had two runners place in the top 15 of the Individual lem solved, some solid serves by Su- Parchment and 11 points behind Ban- Regional Championships held in Centreville. Sophomore Ezra Troyer (left) sanna Van Lente and several nice kills gor who was led by regional runner-up finished 14th with a 17:54 run time and junior Augustus Hinch (right) fin- by Emma Yazel got the Panthers back Alvaro Martinez. The teams from ished 11th place overall with a run time of 17:45. Both advance to the State on track. Volleyball parent quote of the Berrien Springs, Bloomingdale, and Championships. NOT JUST A SOFTBALL STAR… Bangor qualified for the finals on Sat- night, “If that had been a basketball it Hartford varsity softball coach Steve urday. would have been a traveling call.” The Galvan showed off his impressive Panthers let the Blackhawks get close, This young team has had a great sea- Volleyball SAC Top 8 at Martin Koshar. In game two the Panthers serving skills Wednesday, Oct. 24 as but eventually won the game 25-18. son, improving every week under vet- The Lady Panthers finished the regular struggled with serve receive, which the Indian teaching staff faced off Game three was close to the end, but eran coach Aaron Weber. The team season second in the SAC Lakeshore created a challenge in running an effec- against the varsity volleyball team. again Coach Edie Daugherty rallied looks to be even better in 2019 and be- conference, earning a spot at the SAC tive offense. The final score in game The evening, also used as a her team and they won 25-20. yond. Top 8 championship tournament at two was 22-25. fundraiser, provided the volleyball Afterwards, Coach Daugherty com- Girls Cross Country Team Martin on Saturday October 27. Facing In the last match against Martin, the squad the opportunity to have a mented about their obvious enthusiasm finishes strong the 3rd-ranked Schoolcraft Eagles, Panthers started strong, winning the lighthearted match in between a during the game, saying, “I spoke with The Panther girls also raced at Centre- then a Constantine team that later gave first game 26-24. Game two was tied week of difficult practice as the team them before the game and told them to ville, where they continued to improve the Eagles a tough match, and finally a at 13-13 when Martin began to pull readied for districts which started have fun, senior night is a special and set new personal records (PR). fired up Martin on their home court, ahead for the win by a final score of Monday. night. Leave it all on the court, enjoy Sophia Tavolacci led the team, cross- the Panthers battled hard and played 25-20. (TCR photo by Kristy Noack) the game and make some memories. ing the finish line at 24:48. Aria well but ran out of gas at the end of a Stat totals for all games: Grace Smith Tonight we honored nine very special Richards and Yona Klimkiewicz raced busy and emotional week, failing to - 24 digs, six kills, three aces; Emma seniors who have done a nice job rep- together and both set new PRs while advance to bracket play. Despite their Armstrong - 14 digs, nine kills, five resenting their school and their com- finishing less than a second apart at state ranking, Schoolcraft was eventu- aces; Elaine Koshar - three digs, 19 munity. I feel honored to be a part of Emma Yazel, Brionna Myers, Emma 24:58. Destiny Kerr also set a new PR, ally beaten in the tournament finals by kills, nine blocks; Susanna Van Lente their journey and look forward to fin- Kraklau, and Caley Simmons. removing 15 seconds from her previ- Kalamazoo Christian. Clearly, the Pan- - 14 digs, five kills, five aces; Mikalah ishing the season strong.” Total stats: Grace Smith - 10 digs, one ous best. thers live in a tough conference as both Clay - 20 digs, 38 assist, seven kills, Grace Smith played aggressive de- kill, one ace; Mikalah Clay - 18 assists, Lady Panthers fall in District of those teams seem likely to make a one block, one ace; Brionna Myers – fense, leading the team with 10 digs. four digs, two blocks; Elaine Koshar - opener post-season run. seven digs; Emma Yazel - one dig, one Mikalah Clay made 18 assists and one dig, five kills, one block, two aces; With an unfortunate draw the Panthers Stat totals for the day: Grace Smith - kill, three blocks; Emma Kraklau - two some big blocks with Emma Yazel, Emma Armstrong - four digs, two kills; faced top-seeded Brandywine in the 11 digs, one kill, three aces; Elaine digs, one kill; Caley Simmons - 12 who led the team with seven kills. Emma Yazel - seven kills, two blocks; first round of the District tournament Koshar - eight kills, two blocks, one digs, two aces; Koa Marshall - six digs, Caley Simmons was aggressive behind Brionna Myers - six digs, one ace; Su- play at Brandywine High School on dig; Mikalah Clay - 12 digs, 12 assist, one assist, two kills. the service line, with 18 serve attempts sanna Van Lente - one dig, one assist, Monday, October 29. Despite several two kills; Emma Armstrong - eight Girls volleyball takes on Fennville and three of them resulting in aces. two kills, two aces; Emma Kraklau - big defensive plays and strong rallies, digs, four kills, one ace; Emma Yazel - at Senior Night The seniors being honored were Pay- five digs, one kill, one ace; Tekoa Mar- the Bobcat’s dominance was on full two kills, two blocks; Caley Simmons It’s apparent the season is winding ton Priebe, Grace Smith, Emma Arm- shall - four digs, one assist, three kills; display as they won 25-13, 25-16, and - three digs; Brionna Myers - two digs; down when the teams begin to honor strong, Elaine Koshar, Mikalah Clay, Caley Simmons - two digs, three aces. 25-11, ending the Panther’s season. Koa Marshall - two assists, one kill, their seniors, who usually have just a Coach Daugherty said, “Nine senior one dig, one block; Susanna Van Lente few games left in their careers. On Panthers became Panther Volleyball - three digs, two kills, one ace. Alumni today and will truly be Volleyball Quad at Bangor missed.” On Thursday October 25, the Lady Grace Smith led with 11 digs and one Panthers went to Bangor for matches kill. Elaine Koshar was strong with six with Comstock, Bangor, and Martin. Share kills and four big blocks. Mikalah Clay Against Comstock the Panthers lost has 14 assists, two blocks, four digs, 17-25 and 19-25. Comstock’s strategic your sports and one ace. Emma Armstrong had tipping was the key for their win. Next four kills, three aces, and two digs. up was Bangor. The Panthers won the news Emma Yazel and Susanna Van Lente first game 25-16, led by the serving of each had three kills. Grace Smith and blocks by Elaine & photos with

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SENIOR! SUCCESS!! Emma Kraklau, a senior on the Watervliet varsity volleyball team, celebrated Senior Night with a 3-0 win over the visiting HARTFORD BOYS VARSITY SOCCER TEAM… (from the left): Front row - Josue Pineda, Reynaldo Cortez, Fennville Blackhawks. Kraklau had five digs, one kill, and one ace on the Herik Garcia, Roy Rodriguez, Bryan Cardoso, Aaron Lopez-Robles, Jacob Morales and Luis Resendez; Middle night, as she shared center stage with eight other seniors. row - Jovani Diaz Calderon, Israel Ugalde, Jesus Martinez, Elijah Cowgill, Osvaldo Hernandez, Danny Gutierrez, (TCR photo by Kristy Noack) Jerry Mendoza, Chris Ramon and Brandon Galvan; Back row - Head Coach Nick Blackmer, Kevin Morales, Nick Pultz, Miguel Cardoso, Joel Soto, Inteus Dixon, Fernando Alvarez, Isai Ordonez, Ulises Bacilio, Zach Hays, Rudy Martinez and Assistant Coach Francis Aboagye. (Photo by A&A Sports Photography) All 3 Woodland Terrace facilities now have Good luck and all our best to the Hartford High School limited openings for Independent, Assisted & Memory Care Living. Soccer Team. You are always winners with us! Please stop by at any of the 3 locations, Bridgman, Tom Smith Hartford Coloma & Niles for more information or call: Tire & Tractor Sales Bridgman - 269-465-7600 Serving the area RichterInsurance Agency Coloma - 269-468-5800 since 1965 Niles - 269-683-7900 621-3141 621-2001 463-6141 MARKET 69760 Red Arrow Hwy. 10 N. Center Street 22 S. Center St. Hartford 621-4021 Hartford

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