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INDIANS AND PANTHERS TV RECORD ROY LEEDY-COLOMA'S WINNERS IN CAGE ACTION INSIDE FOR COMPLETE CABLE & CHANNEL LISTINGS AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL 25$ See page 9 SEE PAGE 16 COLOMA * HARTFORD » WATERVLIET THE TRI-CITY RECORD THE WATER VLIET FOR THE RECORD... Coloma Twp. declines Winterfest EASTERN STAR TO MEET Watervliet Chapter #232, support; tables Rotary rink request Order of the Eastern Star, will meet for Its Christmas meeting By Marion Leedy on Monday, December 14, at the The Coloma Township Board activity. The representatives Masonic Temple at 8:00 p.m. Christmas Gift took no action Monday night on from the Ventures at the Oc- Each officer has been asked Subscription Special the request presented at Its Oc- tober meeting reported the to bring a dish for the salad- See page 14 tober 5 meeting by the Paw Paw event was canceled last winter because of high insurance dessert bar. Lake-River Ventures Inc. to sponsor Its annual Winterfest. It costs. also tabled a request for finan- The Township Board tabled MILLARD BROWER GETS cial support by the Paw Paw the issue in October to get legal SURPRISE 80TH BIRTHDAY Lake Rotary Club for a public Ice council concerning Township Millard Brower, a longtime skating rink at Randall Park In liability In the event of an acci- resident of Coloma and a retiree CHRISTMAS BAKED GOODS Coloma City. Both issues will dent because of the high-risk of the Watervliet Paper Com- Members of the Watervliet be acted on during a special type activities of the Winterfest. pany after 43 years of employ- Ambulance Service are conduc- meeting to be held either Dec. Township Supervisor Rodney ment In 1967, was given a sur- ting a bake sale In conjunction 21 or Dec. 28. The date will be Krieger, told the Board the prise birthday party on with the Fire Department announced. Township could not legally December 5, 1987. Millard was Christmas Tree Sale. The Ventures had asked the sponsor the event but It could born December 5, 1907. Also available from the Township Board to sponsor Its donate funds for its support. The surprise party was given volunteers are Christmas annual Winterfest so it could No further action was taken at the home of his daughter, centerpieces. The bake sale use the Township's liability In- See TWP. on page 8 Charlene Puro, In Coloma. and tree sale are at the fire hall surance protection during the In Watervliet. Charlene and her siblings, SANTA WELCOMED... Community Christmas Tree an Millard Brower Jr., Donna Bush Santa Claus was officially awarded trophies for the decorating contest. See page 7 and Nancy Rock, all helped in MICHIGAN EDUCATION Watervliet City officers sworn in welcomed to Watervliet Satur- for photos and the story, (photo making this a special occasion ASSESSMENT PROGRAM day. He also helped light the for him. Many friends and fami- by Carole Kieman) TEST RESULTS ly members attended. Mayor to make appointments This week Watervliet Schools will be sending home Michigan Education Assessment Program to vacancies in administration Tree lighting, hymns and carols STUFFED ANIMALS FOR TOTS (MEAP) test results. This Thurs- By Karl Bayer Would you like to help make day, Dec. 10, each student In The first order of business for Treasurer's job. But he also has the holidays a little brighter for grades 4, 7 and 10 will be bring- Watervliet's new Mayor will be to find a member for the City featured at Hartford's Ely Park some child this year? Berrien ing home his/her MEAP scores. to fill several vacancies In his Planning Commission. The Caroling, hymn singing and freshments served that evening County 4-H is trying to see that The tests, covering reading and administration. Commission Tuesday night ac- the Christmas Tree Lighting are provided by local over 300 little folks will be able math skills, were given earlier Robert Flaherty, sworn In at cepted the resignation of Plann- Ceremony highlight the restaurants. to snuggle with a soft, stuffed this fall. Watervliet pupils join- Tuesday night's City Commis- ing Commission Chairman Al Christmas season in Hartford Also that evening, winners of animal. ed all 4th-, 7th- and lOth-graders sion meeting, will take office Steffens. In his letter of resigna- this Saturday at Ely Park on the Chamber of Commerce They are collecting new or statewide in taking the tests. January 1. He needs to appoint tion Steffen's said a changing Main Street at 6:30. Community Christmas Decor- 'like new' stuffed animals to be Results are also used by the a City Commissioner, a City job schedule caused a conflict Sponsored and organized by ating Contest will be announc- included with the WHFB-Lake schools to help make discision Treasurer, a member of the in his attending Commission the Hartford Chamber of Com- ed. Deadline for the contest was Michigan College holiday food about curriculum. Board of Review and a member meetings. merce the events include the December 5; judging will be baskets. Donations of stuffed of the Airport Board. And he's Also sworn In Tuesday night hymn singing led by Lauren completed by December 10. animals are being accepted un- looking for candidates. were Clerk Natalie Hartstein, Hadley and music provided by S'eigh rides will be offered on til December ?5, at various loca- Following Tuesday night's Board of Review mtoiv.ber Kay elements of the Hartford High Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tions around the county or at the NEW IRS PUBLICATIONS meeting Flaherty said he had a See CITY on page 16 School music department. Re- Cooperative Extension Service NOW AVAILABLE candidate for the City Office located at 5060 St. Now available at the Hartford Joseph Ave., Stevensvllle. Public Library are the following SANTA'S M00NLITE MADNESS For further information or for Internal Revenue Service WALK IN WATERVLIET FRIDAY the drop-off points In your area publications. 30 arrested in County drug net call 429-2425. #920-Explanation of the Tax Santa Claus will be In By Karl Bayer Watervliet Friday night for his Reform Act of 1986 for In- Also arrested were Shawn D. Eleven Coloma and Watervliet of marijuana; Frank M. Man- Moonlight Madness walk along dividuals. Baggett, 22, Stevensvllle, JUNIOR HIGH residents were among 30 per- darino. 19. Coloma, delivery of Main Street. #921 - Explanation of the Tax delivery of marijuana; Beatrice PARTNERSHIP IN EDUCATION sons arrested last Thursday and marijuana; Bobby Ray Shepherd As Santa walks along Main Reform Act of 1986 for Brown, 31, Benton Harbor, Be sure to stop Into the Waffle over the weekend on felony drug Jr., 20, Watervliet, delivery of Street and visits the stores, he Business. delivery of marijuana and alleg- House of America, Watervliet & delivery charges. marijuana; Miguel A. Chavez. 31, will pass out more than 200 gift #930-1987 Required ing delivery of marijuana and Lawrence, on Monday night to Lt. James Bale. Commander Coloma, delivery of marijuana; certificates for redemption Distributions from Individual conspiracy to deliver marijuana; see the new menu designed by of the Berrien County Sheriff's Todd Gregory Crosby, 21, Col- before Christmas. Retirement Arrangements Joseph A. Griffith, 24. Benton Watervliet's 7th-grade art class, Narcotics Unit said five more oma, delivery of marijuana; and Santa's Moonlight Madness (IRAs). Township, delivery of phenter- under the supervision of persons are still being sought David Payne, 20. Coloma. walk Is from 6 to 8 p.m. and Is These publications may be mine; Sharon Knuth, 24, St. Kathleen Bradley. Winners are stemming from the six-month- delivery of marijuana. sponsored by participating picked up during regular library Joseph, delivery of marijuana; Susan Mayer (1st), Renee long investigation of drug traf- Also arrested were: Darryl M. stores: Hamilton's Gift Shop, hours: Monday, Wednesday, Pattie Jo Hosnedl (Powers), also Ashton (2nd), Keith Craig (3rd), ficking In the county. Bales said Long. 22, Benton Harbor, Bolln Furniture, New To You noon-8; Friday, 9-5; and Satur- known as Pattie Jo Eldrldge, 32, Aaron Epple and Nicholas Wat- more than $1 million In mari- delivery and conspiracy to Thrift Shop, Gargano Custom day, 10-4. Stevensvllle, delivery of co- son as part of the Partnership in juana plants were seized and deliver cocaine; Julie M. Carpets, Bob's Collector's Shop, caine; Deborah Ann Wiliams, 32, Education program with the $240,000 was spent In purchas- Neuman (Draper) 26, Stevens- J.I. Forrester Clothing, Water- Benton Township, delivery of Watervliet Public Schools. ing drugs from the suspects vllle, delivery of heroin, two vliet Gambles, Watervliet Ace marijuana; Tony J. Albert, 19, FOR THE RECORD items must through narcotics officers and counts; Donald T. Cornelius, 22, Hardware, Leigh's Screen Prin- be submitted to The Trl-Clty Benton Harbor, delivery of co- Benton Township, delivery and MATHESON PROMOTED TO informants. Pre-hearing con- ting and Mill Creek Gifts. See Record, in writing, no later than caine; Tryan T. Munger, 22, conspiracy to deliver marijuana; FIRST CLASS PRIVATE ferences are slated for page 7 of this week's Record for Noon on the Monday pre- Niles, delivery and conspiracy to Wayne A. Arnold, 19, Benton James P. Matheson, son of December 11; preliminary court more Information. ceding publication. An- deliver cocaine; Robert S. Len- Township, delivery of marijuana; Patricia J. Matheson of 5528 hearings will begin next week SANTA CLAUS VISITS nouncements should not ex- nox, 19, Niles, delivery of co- James E., Dortch, 26, Benton Pine Court, Coloma, and James for those arrested. Santa Claus will also be at his ceed 50 words and will be ac- caine and delivery of marijuana, Harbor, delivery of marijuana; F.