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$123,846 fire dept. budget Abandoned property court Area girls and boys baseball OK'd in Watervliet.. see page 5 hearings set.... see pages 10-12 teams previewed.. see page 13

112th Year Issue No. 14 April 3,1996 Fifty Cents

Survey finds 1,084 boats on Paw Paw Lake are 628 too many ian ownership, not on keyholing. Lake Association says home and One boat for each riparian would be 456 boats, far less than the condo owners impose excessive 1,084 that now utilize the lake. Included in the analysis report boating burden on the lake was a recorded number of boats By Cliff Stevens on Paw Paw like which showed Paw Condominiums to remove A yearlong carrying capacity condominiums contributed 223 its marina from Paw Paw like analysis of Paw Paw Lake, aim- watercraft to the lake, compared and preventing it to erect, main- ed at pinpointing the number of to 16 boats from the Watervliet tain, or operate a marina on the boats utilizing the lake, has DNR site and 23 watercraft from lake without a permit. determined Paw Paw Like is the Coloma Township DNR The analysis was undertaken heavily overburdened. launch site. The analysis, conducted during by a committee selected for its various backgrounds, interests, 1995 by the Paw Paw l^ake Asso- Paw Paw I^ake - • -• ' < ciation Inc., concluded Paw Paw and expertise to provide for coun- Foundation formed to Lake property owners have im- ting all watercraft moored at preserve and improve posed an excessive boating Paw Paw like and active water- burddn upon their lake. craft at peak times on the lake. lake... see page 5 The full text of the analysis is Documentation of active expected to be used later this watercraft was made through Single homeowners accounted month in a lawsuit filed by the aerial photographs and video- for about 800 boats on the lake. Association against Chalet du tape. The carrying capacity analysis Paw Paw Condominiums, aimed Examining housing distribu- completed earlier this year can at restricting the number of boats tion, boat distribution, and be an important tool to establish available to owners of condo- residential lake frontage shows a position in favor of growth miniums. that 185 condominium families management. occupy 4.86 percent of the resi- The analysis also contained six The lawsuit will be held in the A NICE DAY AT THE 1.AKE can mean hundreds of boats clogging the water on Paw dential shoreline and contribute recommendations. They are: Kalamazoo Circuit Courtroom of Paw I^ke. A recent survey of boat ownership on the lake shows there are more than Judge John Foley and involve the 21.5 percent of the residential Recognizing that Paw Paw- watercraft. The condos contri- like is already overburdened double the boats recommended for the lake's size. The aerial photo shows Sherwood Bay Association's seeking to prohibit on the Fourth of July, the light streaks are the wakes of boats. (Del Sipes photo) unreasonable utilization of rights bute a 1.2 watercraft per family, and in need of regulation, any- to use the lake and to create a and they average one watercraft future development should limit standard to determine reason- for every 11.2 feet of shore. lake utilization to one powered watercraft per 100 feet of Change in Board leadership at able riparian rights. The single-home residents con- Another suit, combined by- tribute 1.75 watercraft per family npanan frontage. Judge Foley last year, involves and average one watercraft for Individuals should be prohibi- Community Hospital does not mean the state Department of Natural each 61.1 feet of shore. ted from using public property- Resources suit seeking a court The concept of one-boat, one- such as fire lanes or road ends to change in mission or philosophy order requiring Chalet du Paw dock minimum is baaed on npar- permanently moor or dock watercraft By Joe Cheshire liw enforcement officials The leadership at Community- working relationship with the ad- hands. "Doug has brought a lot of Area Easter Services & Events should be encouraged to continue Hospital was passed on recently, ministration and staff at the leadership to our facility and he and enhance their enforcement with the announcement that hospital. She forecasts additional is wise in the ways of managing a of rules and regulations that app- Joyce Tutton was named Chair- changes ahead for Community medical facility, far beyond his MECCA EASTER ly- to safe operation of watercraft man of Community- Hospital's Hospital, with some being "good, young years." EGG HUNT on Paw Paw like Board of Directors. bad, or indifferent." Mrs. Tutton forecasts "hard Vehicles with trailers should be She Lakes over from Robert Mrs Tutton said over the time times ahead for all medical IS APRIL 6 Pobuda and. like Bob. has served she has served she has seen a facilities," and added, "If any MECCA club of the tri-cities prohibited from parking along roadsides in the vicinity of the the Board for many years in dif- great many changes, with most small hospital can make it, ours will sponsor its annual Easter ferent capacities. Over her 18 of them being for the better. She can." Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 6, at public access so as to prevent fur- ther access beyond that currently- years as a member of the Board. cites the affiliation with Borgess Mrs. Tutton's full-time occupa- 1 p.m. in Hays Park, Watervliet, and 7:00 p.m. designated at each access site. Mrs. Tutton has been Treasurer. Hospital in Kalamazoo as one of tion is Principal at Coloma's with lots of prizes and bunnies! Easter Sunrise. April 7, at 7:00 Any form of keyholing, whe- Washington School. She has a.m. ther it be by way of common worked in the Coloma education Easter Festival Service, April ownership of npanan land in a program since 1962, with 22 years EASTER EGG 7, at 10:30 a.m. condominium concept or physi- in administration. Mrs. Tutton A continental breakfast will be HUNT APRIL 6 cal excavation of a channel, boasts of her pride in Coloma's served by the Men's Club and should be strictly prohibited and schools and of being a 1956 IN HARTFORD Youth Group on Easter Sunday MADAME Van Bur en County Sportsman condominium docking in the graduate of the system. from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. CHAIRMAN Club and Auxiliary, Hartford, is future should be limited to one Following her graduation, she Joyce Tutton sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt dock/powered watercraft per 100 took two years of nurse's training in Ely Park on Saturday, April 6, FAITH LUTHERAN feet of riparian frontage. with previous at Mercy/Memorial and obtained at 1 p.m. This event is for babies CHURCH The Paw Paw like Associa- Hospital Board her bachelor's degree in elemen- through children who are 10 tion in conjunction with the Paw- Chairman Bob tary education from Western years old. CONTINUES Pa w like Joint Advisory- Com- Pobuda Michigan University in Kalama- Come and enjoy the fun. There mission and any municipalities zoo. She also obtained her SERVICES master's degree in educational will be a surprise visitor! The Maundy Thursday service involved should seek to devise a leadership from Western and her at 7 p.m. and the Good Friday plan, based on the 1995 Carrying specialist's degree in educational service at 1:30 p.m. will continue Capacity Analysis, that over a SALEM leadership from Wayne State with the theme 4'The lord's period of years will reduce the University, near Detroit. LUTHERAN HOLY Prayer and the lord's Passion." number of watercraft on Paw Along with her husband of 37 Thursday's communion ser- Paw like by 20 percent. WEEK SERVICES years. Gene, the Tuttons have a Salem Lutheran Church, 275, vice will be based on the petition The Carrying Capacity Analy- son, Brian, daughter Lori, and Marvin Street, Coloma, an- "and lead us not into temptation" sis reported the effects of an Secretary and Vice President, the greatest improvements ac- one granddaughter. nounces the following Holy Week and Good Friday's service on the overburdened Paw Paw like, along with serving on many com- complished in Watervliet. "This Listed among Mrs. Tutton's services: petition "but deliver us from due to excessive boating totals, mittees. creates a great partnership." Maundy Thursday, April 4, at are already visible by the in- In an interview, Mrs. Tutton With Doug Rahn at the helm at other contributions to the area is her 15 years as a 4-H leader. 7:00 p.m. See EASTER SERVICES creasing erosion of the shoreline said she feels the Board is very Community Hospital, Mrs. Tut- Good Friday, April 5, at 1:30 continued on page 5 cJid loss of shore habitat. solid at this time, with a good ton says the hospital is in capable See TUTTON continued on page 16

We asked Mrs. Burch's first-grade class at Washington School in Coloma: "How does the Easter bunny color all those eggs?"

Andrew Dolby, 7: Craig Cubb^ge, 7: "He puts them on a §iv Eric Leach, 6Vz: Carie Moore, 6; Alyssa Lucker, 6: Jessica Davis, 6^: Kelsey Owen, 7: "He puts a dab of platform that turns "He rotates the ce Kurland, 7: "He has special "He dips them in "He has a chickea paint on them, and real fast and then "He has people eggs and dabs "I think he uses paint that he dips helping him. canisters of paint, that lays the color- they turn that col- squirts colors at all by himself." 5 paint on them." magic." them in/' ful eggs. or. them." V

April 3,1996 The Tri-Clty Record Page 3 Page 2 The Ti l-Clty Record April 3,1996 Tax levies WE WELCOME Letters to the Editor & Opinion Page Fire from candle burns on agenda LETTERS... The Tri-City Record welcomes issue of the exact amount seems for using the resources made will seek the Republican nomina- ROTARY RECAP Coloma Twp. home of Coloma all letters to the editor. Letters SENATOR GAST to be less in dispute now, the available to him to address state tion for the office of Berrien WEEKLY RECAP OF are subject to editing, especially URGES ROAD disagreement over the amount needs. If those resources become County Treasurer. PAW PAW LAKE ROTARY By Cliff Stevens Wahl has served as lincoln CLUB MEETING HELD 3/20 Twp. Board for length, and will be published helped to stall the discussion. As scarce, it should come as no sur- A house fire in Coloma Town- rid the house of dog odors. COMMISSIONS AND Township Treasurer for the last at the discretion of the editor. a result of these points of dif- prise that there will be fewer By Scott Krenek ship late Friday night caused She smelled smoke and found By Cliff Stevens All letters must be signed and ference, the Governor pulled his dollars available to share with 28 years. He also served as a over $50,000 in damage and left GOVERNOR TO Twenty members were present the area around the candle and The Coloma Charter Town- must include a phone number or proposal off the table and in- counties and municipalities," ad- trustee on the Township Board the family homeless. today. 71.4% attendance. Three the cabinets had caught fire, so ship Board is expected to act on address so that the authorship of RESOLVE dicated he would not support an ded Gast. prior to his election as Treasurer. Coloma firefighters were call- visiting Rotarians and one guest she put out the fire and returned placing Township tax levies, up controversial letters can be increase in the gas tax at this Calls and letters have been "Many people across Berrien ed to the Patricia Reid residence DIFFERENCES were also present. to the living room to watch televi- for renewal this year, during its verified. Names will be withheld State Senator Harry Gast time. pouring into Gast's office deman- County have urged me to run, at 6875 Cherokee at 11:39 p.m., Ron Clark and Gordon Noack. sion. monthly meeting next week. at the request of the writer for (R-St. Joseph) has called upon "This debate is no longer about ding that the roads be maintain- and I see this as an opportunity to and when they arrived the one- co-chairs of Anniversary Night A while later she again smelled Tax millage levies for police, sufficient reason. I/etters should the County Road commissions whether or not to have a gas tax ed. Gast is directing citizens to serve more people," said Wahl. story wood frame structure was Out, the annual acknowledge- smoke, and when she entered the roads, fire equipment, and ambu- be typed or at least written in around the state and Governor increase or really even for how contact the County Road com- Wahl said honest, dedication, fully engulfed in flames. ment of our Charter date of kitchen she observed fire along lance service all expire this year. easily-read handwriting. Names' John Engler to put aside their dif- much, it is simply the counties missions and the Governor to put and experience are reasons why Fire Chief Randy Morris said Township officials have been March 23, 1963, announced this the wood cabinets and then called must be printed in addition to the ferences and come to a settle- and the Governor trading pun- pressure where it belongs. voters should make him the the owner-occupant of the house, studying the various millage outing is to be held at the Hanson the Fire Department. signature. ment on a proposed gas tax. The ches over who should get the "I have indicated I would sup- Republican nominee. Wahl aslo Reid, told him earlier Friday she levies and are currently review- Theatre at Lake Michigan Coj. Reid and her two daughters, need to resolve the impasse has lion's share of the revenue," port a modest tax increase, but it praised the work of outgoing had lit a scented candly near ing the tax proceeds from the lege where all members will dine ages 4 and 6, along with her older NORTH SCHOOL become more pressing as spring commented Gast. does the Legislature no good to Treasurer Carol Stockman, say- wood cabinets in the kitchen to four property tax issues. and then attend "Godspell" on son and his girlfriend left the weather causes the breakdown of After discussions broke down pass one if the County Road ing, "We currently have ex- Board issues at the April 10 APPLAUDS March 30. residence to await the arrival of many state and county roads. with the counties, the Governor Association fights us all the way cellence in the Treasurer's of- meeting, which begins at 7:30 Donna Bench, Chairman of our the fire trucks. TCR'S KIERNAN liast year, the Governor and announced he would transfer, or the Governor vetoes it. The fice. I want to continue that tradi- p.m. at Coloma Township Hall, is Scholarship Committee, told us Reid was able to salvage a Dear Editor, the County Road Association, over three years, $192 million in two sides have to agree. We will tion of excellence." CEMETERY expected to include options to the winners of this year's annual video camera, shoes for the two On behalf of the students and who represents County Road federal dollars, normally passed get nowhere until they do. The Wahl has been involved in the girls, and some albums. consider redistribution of the ex- blame for this problem lies solely explosive growth that has taken awarding of scholarships to one CLEANUP SET myself, I would like to take this commissions, squared off over on the counties by the state, to the Chief Morris said water piring levies. with the counties and the Gover- place in Lincoln Township over graduating senior of each com- opportunity to thank Carole Kier- the distribution formula for a state trunkline fund. These funds IN BAINBRIDGE tankers were used from Water- Township officials are faced nor," concluded Gast. munity of Coloma, Watervliet. nan for the February 7, 1996, proposed gas tax increase. Ac- would be used to address several his tenure. Wahl contributed to vliet and Hagar Township and SPECIAL GUEST...Students at North School in Watervliet had a special guest last week. On with dwingling tax revenue for cording to the state Department the long-range planning in the and Hartford will be announced TOWNSHIP March 25 and 26, Tracy Maggs, R.D.H., spent the day visiting classrooms and reviewing the news coverage of North School's state projects in need of imme- By Cliff Stevens Watervliet firefighters assisted operating the Township general Attendance Program. of Transportation the current Township, along with zoning and at the May 1 meeting. rules of good dental hygiene and proper tooth care. Maggs is a registered dental hygienist diate attention. As a result of this WAHL TO SEEK All winter decorations must be in extinguishing the fire. Fire- expenditures under a one-mill Your support at North School of funding formula is split with the the orderly growth of municipal Our Par Course Committee, action, fewer dollars will be removed from all five Bain- fighters were at tte scene until 4 with InterCare. They will be at North School the week of April 8-12 to provide students with levy. the positive educational work be- state getting just over 39% of the COUNTY services such as sewer and which is working on bringing made available to counties for bridge Township cemeteries by a.m. Saturday maming. dental exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants. This service is sponsored by In- Board action at next week's ing done is most appreciated. revenue for state projects and water. His Investment strategies together all interested in- road maintenance and construc- TREASURER'S Wednesday, April 17, according Morris said Friday night': terCare Community Health Network and the North School Connection. Additional information meeting will place the property Our staff and community mem- counties, cities, and villages tion this spring. Gast indicated have resulted in better than dividuals, service clubs and is available by contacting North School's Health Services Director, Joyce Griffin, at 463-6755. tax renewal issues on the August 44 to an announcement from Bain- house fire was the first "major" bers are working for a quality receiving just over 60%. Last POST average returns. I feel my rela- others who will work together on << ,, that he was not astonished by the bridge Township officials. fire in Coloma Township since Pictured with C^ocogator are: (back row, from the left) Mrs. Hansen, third-grade primary balllot. education as our main goal. year the Governor proposed Lincoln Township Treasurer tionships with financial institu- upgrading the donated property Governor's actions. Any and all winter decorations last year's fire November 5 at teacher, and Tracy Maggs, dental hygienist; (front row, from the left) third-graders Andrew I believe you are doing a great changing the formula on just that 4 Gerald Wahl has announced he tions and experience with muni- around Community Hospital to 'The Governor is responsible not removed by the April 17 date Mirror Image Hair Designs. Maynard, Brittany Stineman, Marilu Aquilar, and Eric Teunissen. job and provide a valuable ser- portion of the new tax to split the cipal investments are an impor- include a kids palace, par course will be removed and discarded vice to education. We appreciate amount with 50 percent going to tant asset which I will bring to and handicap park, will next be by the Township Sexton. your time, skill, and knowledge! state and 50 percent going to local the County level," said Wahl. meeting on Tuesday, April 9. at Sincerely, projects. The County Road KARL'S "Also, the knowledge I have the hospital at 2:00 p.m. in the Joyce Griffin Association rejected the pro- gained concerning inter- Conference Room. Hartford Choir to compete nationally Family Services Director posal, insisting that the new governmental function and Chairman of the day was Ron money also be subject to the old KOLUMN cooperation will be invaluable Clark. Ron's presenter was Anne SENIOR VOTES By Joe Cheshire formula. By Karl Bayer, editor when carrying out the duties of Zesiger, Director of Transports The Hartford School Board at another year as yet. tion of Woodside School might HEY! Additionally, the County Road Berrien County Treasurer." add- tion at Berrien County Inter- PREFER its Thursday day meeting, March The Board also heard reports need to be accelerated, as leaks TO ADVERTISE IN Association proposal for a tax in- ed Wahl. mediate School District in Ber- BUCHANAN AT 28, learned the High School choir on the renovation process in the have appeared in the roof and in- Mom & Dad THE TRI-CITY RECORD crease was set at 12 cents per AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO Well, the restaurant opened Wahl, 61, is a lifetime resident rien Springs. Highlights of her will be competing against schools district's school buildings, with spection showed the membrane It's not too Call 463 N-E-W S gallon. The Governor's proposal HAPPEN is on M-140 in front of and the highway engineers were of Berrien County, He was bom program were: They daily trans- CENTER from across the nation on Satur- construction already in process covering has shattered under the was for a much more modest in- the Waffle House and Burger right; the road is too narrow and raised in St. Joseph He and port 47 children in wheelchairs, By Cliff Stevens day. May 18. on the High School gymnasium. stress of the unusual cold late to order crease of 5 to 7 cents. While the King restaurants in Watervliet. there and needs to be widened, his wife, Jan, have been married some on life support and oxygen North Berrien senior citizens The group, under the direction EUinger said, because of the ag- weather and weight of the snow. Drivers in the southbound lane somehow. 37 years and have three grown machines, one in a coma; 54% of casting "penny votes" in the first of Ross Mullins, will travel to gressive nature of the renovation Construction crews are tarping GRADUATION are crossing the center line into At the very least, new yellow children. all student population nationwide "Presidential Primary Vote" at Great America theme park program, the gym is no longer the affected area now, while ANN0UNCMENTS the northbound lane to turn left lines need to be painted on the In addition to serving as ride on buses every day; all the Senior Center between March where it will present a musical usable until the project is com- plans are being studied for possi- into the restaurants. roadway. Perhaps there could Township Treasurer, Wahl has 16,000 buses in Michigan are safe- 1 and March 15 preferred Pat play which was written, arrang- pleted. Graduations are planned ble remedies. at the During the winters months it be a left turn lane added. The been active on a number of area ty checked annually by Michi- Buchanan over U.S. Senator ed, and designed by High School to take place on the football field, was a regular game of chicken place is an accident waiting to boards and commissions. He's gan State Police; 17,00()-plus bus Robert Dole. seniors Scott Swisher, Jody Sink, with the gymnasium as an alter- |JA|iPAIi/|JEI)(| Tri-City Record ... you could watch a car, with a happen ... the odds of one served on the Benton Harbor-St drivers in Michigan now have to Vote totals were announced and Jessica Hammond. The native in case of inclement HUm6"niw»IWi 138 N. Main Street THE BACK FENCE left turn signal flashing, cross occurring will go up when the Joseph Joint Wastewater Treat- submit to random drug and last week by Bob Wooley, Senior group is slated to perform its pro- weather. This year an alternative living from paycheck to paycheck! the center line and face on- summer traffic flow increases ment Plant Board; Lake Michi- alcohol testing in addition to tak Center Director. duction at 1:30 p.m. location will need to be secured. Watervliet By Anne Bayer, co-publisher In the GOP vote totals, LOANS BY PHONE coming traffic before comple- to 14,000 cars a day. gan Shoreline Water and Sewage ing six hours of annual continuing According to Mullins, the choir with the Mendel Center on the SAME DAY APPROVAL! 463-6397 ting the turn. Treatment Authority; lincoln education. Buchanan received a total of 279 was given this as a project at the Lake Michigan College campus liuiw-toi statn^ 1400-961-2221 The spring weather hasn't votes (t2.79) compared to Dole MY 50TH YEAR OF LIFE did Township Planning Commission; beginning of the year and has being one of the sites considered, AAA MORTGAGE A FINANCIAL CORP. Again this past weekend we really nice to work in the new and alleviated the hazard. Just whose vote total was 190 votes. STACY BANNEN not go unnoticed. Headed up by Charter member of both the met every Thursday at 7:00 a.m. The Board learned the renova- had a mix of Michigan weather. beautiful surroundings. Monday morning I was travel- RECORD ADVERTISERS In third place was none of the Amy and Bonnie here at the I^akeshore Rotary Club and TO MC to work on it. The theme will be We had sun and rain and bitter Also, since I see that Karl has ing north, coming up to the BRING YOUR LOCAL candidates, with 118 votes. 4 Record, the whole week leading I^akeshore Jaycees; and is a 'Music Through the Ages,". cold and warm and sunny. Seems survived being the big 50 then it Burger King. A car pulled right NEWS TO YOU, PLEASE Rounding out tim GOP slate tr TEEN PAGEANT up to my birthday was filled member of the Berrien County featuring renditions from the to me as if Mother Nature better will not come as too much of a into my lane on a collision SHOP THEirnCTT and their vote totals were: Stacy Marie Bannen, Miss with gags and Jokes commem- Republican Party. He haareceiv- '208, '306, '606, 7Qs, and even quit messing around and let us shock to me in September. I have course, to make the left turn. Lamar Alexander, 40 votes; Alan Southwest Michigan 1995, wCl be CARRY-OUT orating my going "over the ed numerous awards for civic in- some disco. The 50-member choir get on with Spring. Here it is to admit I do know a great wealth I^st fall, Watervliet Township Keyes, 11 votes; and Dick I^ugar, the mistress of ceremonies at the hill." volvement and leademhin Miss Southwest Michigan Teen will travel to Great America, SERVICE ' Easter week and we are still hav- of people who have achieved this trustees were literally threa- no votes. r->v , From all sorts of medicinal along with chaperones, taking Ail THE WAV TO YOUR CAR ^ ing to deal with cold ... not just landmark age, and they are all tened the Burger King deal Seniors cast 107 votes for Presi- Pageant scheduled for 7 p.m. Sat- 'A supplies to help me through old sound equipment with them. cold, but bitter cold. well and happy. As Karl has said could fall apart if the Twp. A VIEW FROM THE PULPIT dent Bill Clinton. urday, April 27, in the River age, to a wig to keep my skull In other business, the Board set Prices Good Thru Sunday of Each Week With the start of Monday, I am for the past few years, never wouldn't pay for the construc- This column space is reserved for area ministers. Proceeds from the "penny Valley High School cafeteria. warm and how-to manuals of April 25 as the date to conduct in- again filling in at the office. It complain about your age because tion of an " apron" for the A/iy minister is invited to submit articles which will be vote" will be used to defray costs The pageant is for young "USDA FOOD STAMPS WELCOMk keeping old bones and muscles terviews for the Woodside Ele- FRIENDLY MARKETS sure seems different to be back at the alternative is not good either. southbound lane, allowing published on this page. Deliver them to the Tri-City for the Center's planned Income women in grades 9-12 who live in fit, the girls made sure that if I mentary School Principal posi- my old digs. I hope I do not spend The house is sure empty this traffic to pass on the right when Record office at 138 North Main Street (P.O. Box 7) in Tax Day Potluck slated for April Southwest Michigan. Contestants had no regrets about the mile- tion. Mary Lou Nieman, Prin- 210 E. Rvno Rd. 10 N. Center 415 N. Main St. the week reinventing the wheel. I week, with Karly and Willy on cars turning left blocked the Watervliet or fax them to 463-8329. 15. will be Judged 40% on a five- stone I at least would not be cipal at Woodside, was found un- seem to have forgotten the many vacation. Seems like it did when road. minute interview, 40% on talent, able to ignore it. conscious in her home just prior different jobs that encompass they were in Tennessee for good. When a trustee wanted more and 20% on poise and stage COLOMA HARTFORD WATERVLIET Come Friday they reached the to Thanksgiving, the result of a this one job description. I sure I am not sure if I like the quiet. It time to deliberate on the our scientific advances and revel presence in an evening gown. epitome of riproste ... black THE GUILTY GO bout of encephalitis. She remain- Open Mon-Sat 7-10 Open Mon-Sat 7-10 Open Mon-Sat 8-10 hope that by the time Amy is is OK for a little while but not for proposal, the Board was told the in our mechanical accomplish- Applications are available at balloons decorated the front Annual K of C ed in a comatose state for more back on the job next week she is a permanent arrangement. decision was crucial to get the FREE ments. We have learned more in the Tri-City Record Office and Open Sundays 8-8 Closed Sundays Open Sundays 8 8 office, black crepe paper than a week and is still undergo- able to find the whats and the passing lane in place before the Submitted by the past ten years than man had the Watervliet High School Prin- covered the doorway to my ing physical therapy. wherefores of her office. I would like to wish all of you a restaurant opened in November. Dr. D.J. Campbell, Pastor learned in all of recorded history cipal's Office. office and a poster, made by co- In her absence, the position has I do have to admit that it is happy and healthy Easter. Plymouth Congregational up to that time. And yet, with all There is a $25 entry fee and pro- conspirator Anne, urged been handled by John Busch, Red Church, Watervliet our marvelous wonders, we ceeds from the Miss Southwest Idaho cerned with staying cool and motorists to "honk" for my Arrow Elementary Principal, Matthew 12:34-"You brood of sometimes are not anything Michigan Teen Pageant help pro- keeping the insects away than birthday. who has been dividing his time vipers! How can you speak good, more than blood thirsty animals vide scholarships awarded at the Spartan Whole Family Heirlooms those in the North. Since I had been receiving a and duties between the two when you are evil? For out of the We have counted the Church, Miss Southwest Michigan Scho- Russet Potatoes A Genealogy Column by Carole Kiernan Our pioneering ancestors often birthday card nearly every day schools. abtmdiance of the heart the mouth and its Christ, out in our world larship Pageant held in June of had to do with what was at hand from my oldest sister, Christine, The Board had voted to give speaks." There's no place for Him, not in each year. Boneless Ham or what there was money for. The for the past month, I was nearly Busch extra compensation for You see it occasionally. It our modem world. He was a good Applications should be sent to 8-10 lb. avg. Ever wonder what an infant's tention away from the active, women after a number of chil- relieved the milestone (mill- the additional duties until either makes you sick at your stomach. crutch for the ignorant ages gone Co-Executive Director Barbara "long clothes" were? "Long mobile child. Sounds like the dren could not wear the clothing stone?) day was so near. Nieman returned or a replace- It makes you hurt down deep in- by, but the myth of Him just Donner by April 12. For more in- clothes" was clothing made for same principle of the modern- they had previously worn. The I've got to add there were ment was hired. side where the pain cuts. It doesn't have any place in our FRY formation, contact her at (BIG^ 10 lb. bag the newborn, although I suspect day playpen, without another mother's dresses were often plenty of very nice gifts as well; Superintendent Paul EUinger makes you wonder about what we world today. Few, indeed, are 756-9212. they were quite large for the piece of furniture crowded into "made over" for a school dress to help me go fishing, to cloth said earlier that Mrs. Nieman with coupon in flyer call civilization, and justice, and those who really believe that He newborn. These were long gar- an already overflowing pioneer for the growing girls. Children my great body, to enlighten my 5-7:30 P.M. MISS SOUTHWEST had expressed, prior to her unfor- even sometimes humanity itself. has anything to offer our age ments intended for the warmth of home. and adults did not have but two or mind and to tickle my palate, Cod-Shrimp-Perch-Smelt tunate medical problem, she was I saw it the other day. It was in Most people have just outgrown MICHIGAN a child not yet mobile. As with It is doubtful that in the more three dresses or suits at one time from many friends, relatives, contemplating retiring at the end the paper. You probably saw it. the need for Him. With coupon in flyer In Syrup or Natural Juice other clothing of the time, there wealthy homes this technique usually, just work clothes and and employees. EVERY FRIDAY SEEKING of the current school year. Accor- also. It wasn't headline news, but Let us suppose-and I know it is were many layers; the underslip, was used very often, as the Sunday clothes. Dave and Sandy Gearhart got ding to EUinger, 19 appUcations Sliced, Tidbits, Crushed or Chunk it might have served a good pur- purely speculation-but let us AD SPONSORS $J68 the slip, the dress, the over-dress, Nursemaid or Nanny's only duty Ever taken a close look at an me my own rocking chair ... for til Easter for the position have been receiv- pose if it had been. It read suppose those people who stood Stacy Bannen will represent bonnet, etc. This clothing was was to care for the child. How- old farm home? They only have old age, I guess. While Dave ed to date. something like this: "Sensation on that sidewalk beneath young To go, call 463-8181 Southwest Michigan in the Miss Without coupon beautifully decorated with em- ever, out of sight of the parent, one or two small closets, if that and Sandy were concerned for Michigan Scholarship Pageant to The search is also under way DOLE hungry spectators, disappointed Juergen Peters were real,Fol- Knights of Columbus Hall broidery, tucks, ruffles, and the anchor method may have many, because there was no need my comfort, Dick and Connie for a new High School Principal, when a 19-year-old gas station at- lowers of The Way and had decid- Paw Paw Ave., Watervliet be held June 1S-14-15 in Muske- other embellishments. been used when the care- for closets. A row of hooks was all Trottier of Sarasota sent me a with a total of 13 appUcations tendant abandoned a suicide at- ed to live by His Will. Peters (across from the golf course) gon. Any businesses, organiza- Embellishments were signifi- giver was tending the other that was necessary to hang your couple live lobsters to start my received for the position. Lou tempt, taunted him into jumping would be alive today if that were tions, or individuals interested in cant and showcased the house- children. work clothes before you retired second half century out on a full Seman, current HHS Principal, to his death from a 104-foot water the case. Have we outgrown Him, ourchasing an ad for the Miss wi wife's prowess with a needle and "liOng clothes" were used into for the night. stomach, I guess. was lured out of retirement to 20 tower Thursday. or have we merely become more .Michigan pageant program to thread. The higher the social the 20th century. An entry in a Many of you will "fondly" Since Anne and I already had take the position created by the "A fire department official ignorant with all our learning? We've moved downtown show their support for Stacy, or status of the parents the more 1916 baby book states the child remember flour sacking and the plans to meet friends at the resignation of Rob HeUenga who said the youth, Juergen Peters, Well, at least one thing is clear making a donation toward an ad, embellishments and the finer the was so slight that they wore their uses your mothers invented for it. Board of Trade for dinner, we to the CITGO Station left at the start of the school year. Assorted Varieties Coffee Cakes climbed an iron ladder to the top when you look at the incident. All may leave a message at (616) fabrics that were used in the in- "long clothes for short clothes," QUERIES... brought the crustaceans along Paw Paw St. Coloma! Seman is not ruled out of the of the tower and threatened to murderers aren't arrested. Some 463-8833 or contact her at her (11.5 oz.) or fant's "long clothes" or layette. "short clothes" being a short ver- Seeking any information about as special guests. Chef Jim possibility of returning for commit suicide following a can walk away, per