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"Who was St. Valentine?" In preparation for the upcoming celebration of St. Valentine's Day, first-grade students from Mrs. Miff's
class at Watervliet South School shared their opinions on who St. Valentine was and why he gets his own day. For a look at the historical St. Valentine, see the back page.
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Rachel Gonzalez: Ml think T^ler Loomis: uProbably he knew Tony Crumb: "Maybe he Courtney Stantz: MHe Branden Bodfish: MHe Kayla Rutherford: uMaybe maybe he was a president/ lots about caring about people.** was Cupid. We celebrate his probably spoke to a whole gave cards to other people he played music in a band. day because it will make crowd of people about just to be nice." I think it is his birthday." (Mary Brost Reck photos) other people happy." loving one another." Watervliet High School Bone marrow testing drive Armchair Quarterback Super Bowl Honor Roll.. Page 6 for Coloma teacher... Page 9 picks... Page 11
I he Combined Newspapers of the Watervliet Reeord, Coloma Courier and Hartford News lo Sill) TRI-CITY RE 727s/ Year Issue #5 February 3, 2005 Seventy-five Cents Evans knifed bv fellow inmate: claimed 78 homicides Father Bob returns to Immaculate Conception
Serial killer with Watervliet m ;•* '*2 roots a suspect in Cold Case Team investigation of death; u V
troopers ask for information w ••M I ff By Angela Stair gave Evans his address, Moss Mississippi State Penitentiary in 1 u Last October, the Michigan State became a reluctant pen pal. Parchment where they were more Police Cold Case Team reopened the Dr. Moss said Evans went to lenient and that was when he could murder of Janet Chandler who Watervliet schools from kinder- have the TV." worked in a Holland Motel. She was garten to the eighth grade and then Dr. Moss said Evans received a stay abducted and her body was found he moved to Chicago. After that. of execution and was given the later near South Haven in 1979. Moss did not see or hear about him choice of going back out West or FATHER BOB FLICKINGER...presents a children^ homily to the youngest members of Immaculate A confession by the murderer, Don until Evans started writing him. staying in Mississippi. Evans chose Conception Parish in Hartford. (Mary Brost Reck photo) Evans from Watervliet, that he had Moss said he has over 100 letters Mississippi because he had more done the murder had them checking that Evans sent. privileges. Moss said. for any leads on his whereabouts at After receiving a letter a week from "Over the years, I became fond of Hartford Parish welcomes that time and looking into his back- Evans, Moss said he felt guilty that Don," Dr. Moss said. "Now don't ground. he did not write back so began their get me wrong; I felt he should be in Michigan State Trooper D.A. Gates correspondence back and forth. prison for what he did, but our cor- said that Evans confessed to 78 or 79 "Evans never wrote about the mur- respondence did not deal with the back an old friend; Fr. Bob homicides over the years, but only ders he had committed, just about murders he had committed. He By Mary Brost Reck needs and calls of the people. 1 hope of Kalamazoo as a seminarian from 12 or 15 were verified. The murder prison life, what was happening in would write about some of the good Immaculate Conception Catholic to continue to build on the good his home in Colombia. During his: of Janet Chandler was one he told a the world and Watervliet," Moss times he remembered here in Church in Hartford has a new Pastor, things that have been done here in time in Hartford, Fr. Perez-Diaz reporter he had done and the Cold said. Watervliet. Don once wrote that the one who is also a familiar face. the past." worked tirelessly among the migrant Case Team is looking at all possibil- "For his birthday one year, I bought only good times he remembers are The Reverend Robert Flickinger has "We are glad to have him back," and Hispanic communities. He was ities, Gates said. him a TV for his cell," Moss said. from when they lived here, and he been appointed Pastor of stated Margaret Pomeroy, who was known for his efforts to unite peo-: Dr. David Moss, who now has his "He had been in a federal peniten- felt this was his home." Immaculate Conception, as well as parish secretary when Fr. Flickinger pies of different cultures into one; chiropractic office in Coloma, had tiary out West, and they were very Dr. Moss said he has the newspaper San Felipe de Jesus in Fennville. Fr. was last stationed in Hartford. community. He also offered coun-' gone to school with Evans; and, strict. When his execution was get- clipping that tell of Evans' death Flickinger had been serving as "Seeing him up there (on the seling to English and Spanish^ because a mutual friend in Florida ting close, he was moved to the See KILLER cont. on Page 7 Associate Director of Hispanic altar)... it's just like old times, like speaking families. Ministry for the Diocese of he never left." "Fr. (Perez-Diaz) was one of tho Kalamazoo and temporary adminis- Deacon Art Morsaw is glad to have only local resources for the migrant Norm Kellogg named Mr. Hartford 2005 trator of parishes in Vicksburg and Fr. Flickinger back as his new boss. community throughout southwest* By Annette Krieger Marshall and Chris Walker. Mr. Hartford 2005 and his First Mendon. "1 want to say 'Welcome back em Michigan," explained Santiago! Norm Kellogg, a 17-year-old senior Chairman of the contest was Runner-uo will participate in the Mr. Fr. Flickinger previously served the home' to Fr. Bob," noted Morsaw's Lopez, Director of Liturgy and at Hartford High School, was named Michelle Bunn. Serving as master of Blossomtime Contest being held Hartford community as Pastor from wife, Cathy. "This was his home for Music for the parish. "Under his Mr. Hartford 2005 before a packed ceremonies was Rick Ward. March 6 and 7 at the Mendel Center. 1989 to 1994. Many of the babies he many years, and I am glad he is leadership. Immaculate Conceptioit audience on Saturday night, January baptized then are teen-agers now, back. He has some new faces to get built a new church office and had a 29. and some even remember his to know and some old friends to statue commissioned for the parish Kellogg, the son of Mark and Anna famous children's homilies. become reacquainted with, as well. of St. Juan Diego, the first indige- Kellogg, is active in football, track, The Reverend John Grathwohl, rep- Of course, we are also sorry to see nous Mexican saint." and basketball. He is on the year- resenting The Most Reverend James Fr. German go." Recently, the people of the parish book staff and is a member of the Murray, Bishop of the Diocese of The Reverend German Perez-Diaz held a farewell reception honoring Ski Club. He volunteers for the Red Kalamazoo, received Fr. Flick- has served as Pastor in Hartford Fr. Perez-Diaz and his service to the Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Big inger's statement of fidelity and since 1999. Bishop Murray appoint- community. Members of the parish Brothers/Big Sisters, and is tutoring. installed him as the new Pastor dur- ed Fr. Perez-Diaz to further his stud- contributed to the purchase of a His future plans include attending ing Mass on January 30. ies at the John Paul 11 Institute at handcrafted Chalice from Spain, as a Michigan State University where he "Fifteen years ago, 1 stood on this Catholic University of America in reminder of his time with the com- has already been accepted to the same spot and was installed as Washington, D.C. He is pursuing a munity. Math and Science Honors College. Pastor by Fr. John," said Fr. Licentiate in Sacred Theology of "I've known Fr. German since He hopes to become an orthopedic Flickinger. "This is a real feeling of Marriage and Family. When he before his ordination," said Fr. surgeon. deja vu. returns to the Diocese of Kalamazoo Flickinger. "He has done great work Kellogg hopes to bring the Big 2005 MR. HARTFORD AND HIS COURT...(from the left) Second "1 am glad to be back in this com- in approximately two years, he will for the community. 1 wish him all Brothers/Big Sisters program to Runner-up Adam Smith, Mr. Hartford Norm Kellogg, First Runner-up munity," said Fr. Flickinger. "1 look be able to serve in the area of family the best in his studies. He will con- Hartford so that more young people Justin Quigno, and Mr. Nice Guy Wyatt Boothby-Shoemaker. forward to serving the diversity of counseling. tinue to be a great benefit to the could have mentors and positive role (Annette Krieger photo) the community and listening to the Fr. Perez-Diaz came to the Diocese Diocese when he returns." : models in their life. First Runner-up honors were given to Justin Quigno, son of Joe and Would you like to be on the board of education? Petitions must be filed with Leane Quigno. He is an 18-year-old senior and plans to further his edu- Township or County Clerk; deadline to file for candidacy is February 8 cation by attending a four-year uni- By Angela Stair Previously, if a school election were or county clerk. Though some District, you need to pick up and Board President Lynn Reinhardt and versity. Have you ever thought of serving held, it was at the school located in schools still have the forms to give return your forms to Charter Vice President David Vollrath. Taking home the Second Runner-up your community and being on the your school district where you you, in most cases you need to also Township Clerk Nancy Baiers. In •Hartford School District - Three sash was Adam Smith. He is the son board of education? Well, now is would go to vote. Now you will vote pick up the forms at the clerk's the Watervliet School District, you terms will expire this year: Board of Dian Smith and plans to attend a your chance but you must file by for school elections where you vote office. will need to pick up and return your President Dr. Ed Liebenthal, four-year university after high o -ru . February 8. There are seven seats for primary or general elections. Time to put in your bid for a board forms to Bainbridge Township Clerk Secretary Roxanne Isbrecht, and school to pursue a career in physical ._ __ ^ available in A%the Tri-Cit y Area4 . If you would like to serve on the of education seat is running out. Deb Grieser or Watervliet Township trustee Wayne Davis who was therapy. ^ ^ n .uu,. The school election law changes board of education in your school The deadline to file is by 4:00 p.m. Clerk Eva Baumeister.. appointed to finish a term. Mr. N ee Guy was Wyatt Boothby- . . . T, J c t a d ,ul. have not only affected when the district, you ^£^e to get a nomina- on Feb. 8. Here is a listing of the board of edu- •Watervliet School District - Two Shoemaker, son of Tonda Boothby n u u u u • i u ' , ,ii elections will be held but also where tion petition and an affidavit of iden- In the Hartford School District, you cation seats that will be available terms expire this year: Board and Thomas Shoemaker. He plans uu u ia a u ia .. . a ^ey will be held and how you would tity. Once these are filled in, you need to pick up and return your this year: President Darrell Day and trustee to further his education and study / . . , . , • i • get your name on the ballot for a have to return them nal to the school forms to County Clerk Tina Leary in •Coloma School District - Two Ted Tees. education and political science. ® . . . K . , j j board orf education position. as before but to your township clerk Paw Paw. In the Coloma School terms will expire this year: those of Other contestants included Gary r t I
2 Trt-Clty Record February 3, 2005 Men's Super Bowl party Feb. 6 Erbruan 3, 2005 Trt-Cfcy Krcord PaKi- Letters & Commentan Nature Center, stated that the Nature at Midway Baptist Church Others do care Center teaches 25.000 children Dear Editor. annually and several hundred paddle Super Bowl XXXIX is just a few Last year, over 100 men and boys South School huge voyager canoes to see this To all those who gave from the days away. It is generating excite- attended. This year, preparations for treasured wetland. Nor was there heart, thank you! You helped bring ment internationally, all across the 120 are being made. Don't miss this students donate any mention of the young teacher the true spirit of Christmas to life for country, and here in the Tri-City exciting evening with your football from Covert who echoed concern r THINK some of our neighbors But more rOU'LL Area. As the opposing teams are friends from the community. $245 to Tsunami over the value of the wetland to the than that, you helped them see NFED AT Lf AST TEN preparing for the biggest event in Midwest Baptist is located at 7517 education of young children. This is beyond the problems of now to the T£A5POON5FUt. FOR football, so are the local fans organ- Red Arrow Highway, between victims not an ordinary small wetland on promise of spring and new begin- THAT POTHOLE izing to share this spectacular game. Coloma and Watervliet. Bring your When South School students in some farm property. It is part of the THE MOVIE LIBRARY IN WATERVLIET...has changed hands and nings... to have hope and know that OVERTWCRt// The Patriots and the Eagles are football fan friends and your son to Watervliet returned from Christmas eco-system of Paw Paw Lake, with is now owned by Christine and Dave Williams who are seen here with others dQ care. readying their teams and it looks enjoy the game's excitement on a break, the Student Council met to its biology and life interwoven with daughter Faryn Paine. Faryn is a familiar face to patrons of the video Sincerely, like a great match-up of defenses huge screen, eat great food, maybe decide what the school could do to the lake. store because she worked for previous owners Gene and Stacy Barker. Dawn Moser and offenses. win a prize, and simply enjoy the help the Tsunami victims. Members There was no mention of Don (Angela Stair photo) Kids Unlimited Inc. Midway Baptist Church of "near-real game" excitement and decided to raise money by collecting Winne. Executive Director of Watervliet is planning to host its atmosphere. New owners at returnable cans and bottles. Michigan Lake & Stream Associ- COLOMA POSTMASTER DAVE EVANS PRESENTED...(left) Alan fifth annual all-community "Men's The next event following this year's Local mother in Together. South School students ations. who concluded his opposi- Arndt with a certificate, pin, and eagle statue for 35 years on the job as Super Bowl Party" on Sunday, Feb. Super Bowl Party will be the yearly raised $245. The money was donat- tion statements with. "This develop- a rural mail carrier. Arndt, who is not ready to retire yet, has served all Watervliet Movie Library need of help 6. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. "Wild Game Dinner" that will be ed to the American Red Cross relief 35 years serving the people of Coloma. (Angela Sfair photo) ment is not in the public interest." The game, in its entirety, will be held Saturday, April 23, at 6:00 p.m. By Angela Stair One new benefit the patrons have Dear Editor. efforts. Tim Mahler, of TTM Development Coloma rural mail carrier celebrated All are again welcome to this free Dave and Christine Williams want now. Christine said, is the punch A local single mother is in need of projected with wonderful clarity DEQ hearing story Group, claims that the Paw Paw event that attracts over 200 men and to thank everyone who stayed with cards. Every movie you rent gets our help. She has recently found a Alan Arndt; 35 years on the job onto a lO'xlO' screen. It's almost the misleading; there was Lake Association members were next best thing to being there in per- boys annually. Your friends will be them through the ownership change one punch on the card. When your place to live for herself and her 3- "very positive about his project." of the Movie Library in Watervliet. card has 12 punches, you get a free By Angela Stair Postmaster and feels Arndt is a good son. There will be free hotdogs with at these special gatherings, so come year-old son, but she needs basic opposition That's absurd. The gag order They have made a few changes for rental. She said they would be hav- A ceremony celebrating Alan worker with a good knowledge of all the fixings, chili, nacho cheese out and enjoy these evenings. household items: Sheets, towels, imposed by the Consent Judgment, the better but mostly everything is ing monthly specials starting in to treatment of Arndt's 35 years as a rural mail car- his job. Evans said that Arndt has and chips, soft drinks, water, and blankets, etc. If anyone is interested wherein TTM. PPL A Board and the same as when they took over the February. This February's spccial is rier was held at the Coloma Post helped him a great deal in those four more. in helping this mother get back on wetland on negotiating team, and Watervliet "Community Soup business in November of 2004. that you can rent the older movies Office on January 28. Postmaster years. Tickets are free and can be obtained her feet, drop off donations at the Township, agreed not to object pub- Christine said. You may see familiar for only $1 for three days. Paw Paw Lake Dave Evans presented him with a Arndt's Route #1 is the largest at the in advance from the church office Tri-City Record during regular busi- licly to features pertaining to the & Salad Supper" faces working there too, as they kept Dave Williams said they purchase Dear Editor, certificate, a 35-year pin. and a stat- Coloma Post Office. During the (463-3195), Dave Stowers (468- ness hours. wetland, does not constitute being the former employees. Gene Barker from 3-5 copies of the newest The public hearing story, held by ue of an American eagle. week of January 8-14, he served 7585), Eric Sample (468-7075), Jim February 4 Thank you, Jr., son of former owners Gene and releases to have on had when the Department of Environmental "very positive about the TTM proj- Weaver (621-2590), or Wes Piatt Tri-City Angel y.vrtrttCChf ©rcR Z'3'05- Arndt started subbing at the Coloma 3,660 customers. He delivered A "Community Soup & Salad ect." In spite of his claim (and prior (463-4087). Tickets will also be Stacy Barker, and the Williams' demand is at the highest. He said Quality, as reported in the January Post Office in 1968 and then went 20,172 pieces of mail that week and Supper" will be held from 5:00-6:30 threat of contempt of court), eight available at the door for free, if not daughter, Faryn Paine, are still they get both VHS and DVD copies, 27 issue of the Tri-City Record, is on to get his own route. At that time, 366 packages, driving 225 miles. p.m. Friday, February 4, at North people, some of whom I recognized brought up issues to mislead the obtained in advance. During the employed at Movie Library. When the demand drops off, they CALL short on content and is subsequently stamps were only six cents each. His daily route during the winter Berrien Senior Center in Coloma. as former members of the Lake people, I will stand by the truth of evening, prizes and certificates will One positive change is that the adult sell the extra copies and some of the misleading. Postmaster Evans said. "I think that varies between 600 and 610 cus- The supper will be hosted this Association, forcefully objected to my statements regarding Nature's section now has a door on it. There older movies. 463-NEWS to There was no mention of Chuck The being a rural carrier is one of the tomers and. during the summer, it be given away. month by the City of Coloma. TTM further mutilating this wet- Cove, from the very first meeting A 12-minute DVD will be shown at had been only a curtain over it and it The Movie Library also has games Nelson's impassioned plea for hardest jobs there is in the Postal swells with the summer residents. Cost for adults is $4; $3 for children land. with Mahler in August 2003 to this was too easily pushed aside by chil- for rent for Play Station I and 2 and subscribe preservation of this "museum piece" Service." Evans went on to say that Arndt said he has enjoyed his 35 halftime, featuring NFL stars. up to 12 years old; children 3 years Tony Floramo. at the public hear- present day. All Super Bowl fans are asked to dren. for Nintendo 64. Posters that are no wetland. Nelson. Director of Sarett Back it is a sometime frustrating and years as a rural mail carrier. "Once and younger are free. ing, when talking about moving 100 Every voice spoke in opposition to Another change that was made, longer needed sell for $ 1 each. tedious job that needs to be done and in a while you have a problem with bring their own comfortable lawn, The public is invited. cubic yards of earth in the wetland, further wetland mutilation. It is not tube, folding or lounge chair. Christine said, was to move many of Movies rent for two prices. Ne^ that a rural carrier is a professional a customer but, no matter how bad Proceeds will help support the loosely said, "That's only 60 or 70 replaceable, yet there seems to be no Remember, doors open at 5:30 p.m. the older movies out of the new releases arc $2.50 and go out for onj Karl's Fence driver thai has to work in adverse one is, you know the next one will North Berrien County Food Pantry. wheelbarrow loads." comprehension and no effort by release section. night. Older movies are $2 and By Anne Bayer, Co-Publisher conditions. be better." Clearly, this is in error. One hundred TTM principals to learn and under- out for three days. Any movie rentc^ Postmaster Evans said he has had Co-workers and retirees joined cubic yards of wet earth weighs stand why people are so opposed to This Friday moming, I came into on Saturday can be kept unti Kolumn ing a whole nation is more than I the opportunity to work with Arndt Arndt in celebration with sandwich- Fat Tuesday approximately 270,000 pounds. If a their treatment of the wetland. the office and I could not believe Central Michigan Monday without a late fee. 01 By Karl Bayer, Publisher A Editor can imagine. Love and prayers go since 2000 when he became es, cake, and soft drinks. construction wheelbarrow were As in the past, promises seem to be the temperature outside. out to this troubled part of the University Sunday, all movies rent for $l.5( SOCIAL INSECURITY MEANS YOU'RE LIVING TOO LONG... I loaded with 270 pounds each, that broken with regularity. Now TTM As I got ready for work. Mom said, world. Sen. Jell nek and Rep. Proos respond to local need Feb. 8th each. A free child's video, from pre- got my annual report of potential benefits last week from the Social Security would require 1,000 wheelbarrow claims all properties have been sold. "Have you dressed warm enough? Berrien County announces area selected titles, is free with each adult Administration. Looks like I'll be able to retire at about age 92, if I don't loads. This is not the first occasion Would you buy a property from a It is only 2 degrees out there." I Law introduced to get pay rental. Games rent for $3 for three die first. on which Floramo and Mahler seem developer involved in litigation? said, "I am good." Democratic Party will honor students Pre-order your Paczki's days. On C-span a couple days ago, Hilary Rodham Clinton made a profound to have been careless with their Why should I, or others, believe But guess what, folks? I was not Christine said they do take reserva- meet February 16 Central Michigan University's fall statement, "We need to reform Social Security for those who need it." speech. TTM now? good. tions, but rentals must be picked up The next meeting of the Berrien differencial for soldiers semester honors list includes the fol- Duh... or huh? It could well be the reason Social Security reform is still on A member of the audience pointed In truth, by 8:00 p.m. When I walked across the street to County Democratic Party will be Legislation allowing local units of ential pay is highly beneficial to the lowing students from the Tri-City from WESCO the horizon is those who are charged (pledged or obligated) to reform it out that the 10-foot path will disrupt For more information or to make a Delavan Sipes get coffee. 1 had a hard time walk- held Wednesday, February 16, at government to provide differential families to allow them to continue Area who earned 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) don't need Social Security, including George Bush (I and II), John Kerry, reservation, phone (269) 463-4024. a minimum of 25 feet of width dur- "Super Bowl ing back. This is bone chillin' the Elks Lodge located at 2295 pay for employees required to take a their normal everyday living without and higher grade-point averages: Hilary Clinton, Fred Upton, Carl Levin, their families, heirs, grandkids and ing its construction through the wet- 12 Flavors 4 Toppings The Movie Library is located at 139 weather. I am sure before the day is South M-139 in Benton Harbor. leave of absence to enter into active worrying about a loss of income." Anthony M. Gioannini of Coloma, great-grandkids. land. (Check the township land ease- Spaghetti Dinner" N. Main Street in downtown over I will be heading back to the Social hour will begin at 6 p.m.; military service was introduced in This legislation will resolve legal senior; and Amanda P. Smith of To a person, they will tell you Social Security wasn't meant to be a pension Salem Lutheran Church, Park and Watervliet. Hours are Monday ment requirements of property own- house to get some more layers. That and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. the Legislature by Senator Ron complications faced by local units of Hartford, freshman. 99^ each plan. For them, that is the truth; Social Security was never meant for the rich. Marvin streets, Coloma, will be hav- through Thursday from 1.00 p.m. to ers for sewer installation circa 1970- is the one thing that has worked for During the social hour, the Elks Jelinek and Representative John government who wish to offer dif- Congratulations, Amanda and It was never meant for the professionally unemployed or the-pensioner '72.) ing a "Super Bowl Spaghetti & 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from me this winter... layers. That really Lodge will be offering an "all-you- frWi, rt., »- ferential pay. Anthony! $4.99 72 Dozen either. Meatball Dinner" on Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday r It's true, though not in the permit blocks out the cold. can-eat" spaghetti dinner for $6 and i^Scnalc Bill 126 and House Bill "I am pleased to work with Senator February 6. from 1:00 p.m. to 8;00 p.ip, . Social Security was meant to provide income FOR retirement for wage application. I did bring up the issue The weather this past year and this a hamburger for $4. 4117 would not make differential or Jelinek to address a problem found r Cost of the dinner is $5 for adults, $9.70 Dozen earners and spouses based on investments made by the government on of creating a beach and sanding the new year has been so bad. I still lis- All interested parties are encour- supplemental pay mandatory; rather, right here in Berrien County." said $3 for children 5-12, and free for behalf of the retiree from the retiree and employer contributions taken con- bottomland of the lake, because at ten in complete horror as I hear aged to attend. it allows a local governmental unit Proos, R-St. Joseph. "I am very tinuously from the worker's paycheck. children 4 and under. Tickets will be one time it was on TTM's site plan. people on TV talk about the For more information, (269) 556- the option to provide differential proud that my first legislative initia- available at the door. Dinner will be What's the flaw in that plan? Pres. Bush "new plan" wants wage earners to 1 don't believe for one minute they Tsunami... so many are dead, and 9410 or (269) 695-4232. benefits to an employee called to tive in the Michigan Legislature will "invest" in their Social Security. I guess he's saying wage earners will do a have forgotten that, and it might served from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 so many are left with just one or Letters to editor policy.,. active duty in the United States provide support to those that risk better job of managing the money than the government. He says there will well be the next permit application p.m., with carry-outs also available. two members of their families. Armed Forces. their lives every day for the goals of Get the whole family talking be safeguards and fallbacks to prevent abuses and misuses. Does he mean that asks for sand fill. After all, they With matching funds by Thrivent, I usually get home in the afternoon The Tri-City Record welcomes "We want to make life as easy as our nation. I will work hard to the Republican and Democratic misuses of Social Security funds for the past have a gag order on the Lake proceeds from the dinner will go in time to watch "Oprah." These all letters to the editor. Letters are possible for our men and women ensure that this bipartisan measure half century... money taken out, never repaid, interest never compounded? Association, so why not apply for toward the repair of the church's past two weeks she has given most subject to editing and will be pub- serving our country and the families becomes law." What will happen 30 years from now when those investments have been sand fill? organ. of the show over to the survivors lished at the discretion of the edi- they leave behind," said Jelinek, R- SB 126 and HB 4117 will now go to Add lines gambled away in the casinos and scratch-off lottery programs? (Think that As for Mahler suggesting that I and how they are coping with their tor. All letters must be signed and Three Oaks. "Giving their employ- Senate and House committees for can't happen? Michigan schools are already partially funded by gambling. loss. must include a phone number and ers the option to provide them differ- consideration. I'm surprised there aren't lottery ticket machines in the school cafeterias.) MSU As they describe to us the terrible address so that authorship may be The other problem cited for Social Security failure is people are living day and how the wave came in, it is verified. Letters should be typed longer... well-l-l-l-l, excuse me-e-e-e! Our communities are full of senior Extension Connections so hard to understand how a wave or at least written in easy-to-read citizens (that have lived too long?). can kill so many. Two hundred handwriting. Letter authorship EACH I spoke to an elderly woman in the grocery checkout line recently. "Who- The Michigan State University Extension helps people improve their thousand... and I am sure they will identity may be withheld by RED ARROW ACCOUNTING Limited Time ever said these are the golden years lied to me," she said, as she carefully lives through an education process that applies knowledge to critical have to add more to the list as time request, at the discretion of the counted out pennies, nickels and dimes for a small sack of egg noodles and issues, needs, and opportunities. goes on. editor. Letters endorsing a candi- Income Tax & Bookkeeping Services a tiny can of tuna fish. W^hile I had the feeling "the groceries" might make I have never even held or looked at date or position will not be printed 15 Years Serving Local Communities On Select Plans Get: several meals, I was not surprised she counted out another dollar in change 75% of Michigan consumers would 2,000 of anything at one time... not in the issue immediately preceding Buying local Unlimited Mobile-to-Mobile Minutes for a lottery ticket. I've no doubt the purchase of the ticket was a better be more likely to buy a food product buttons, not money, nothing. an election. Unlimited Mobile-to-Home Minutes chance of a better day than any she expected from her "Social Security." if they knew it was grown in Then there are the mudslides in The publication deadline for individual. Business, & Farm Tax Returns produce Unlimited Night & Weekend Minutes What is truly remarkable is there are more citizens that truly need Social Michigan. The pilot program has Califomia and also the train derail- letters to the editor is 12 noon, on DARE TO COMPARE! Submitted by Bill Shane Add up to 4 tines! Security reform, healthcare reform, and prescription cost reforms than the focused initially at Meijers and ment with so many injured and Tuesday for that week's issue. Refund Anticipation Loans '$9 99 a monffi on plans $59 99 and higher fat cats who don't need it (and are making the decisions). Why are they vot- District Agent for Spartan Stores in the Grand Rapids, hurt. This has got to stop, with Send letters to: ing and supporting leaders who have failed continually to represent their Fruit and Marketing Holland, Muskegon and Lansing these big death tolls. How many Editor, Tri-City Record Electronic Refund Checks best interest? Michigan State University area. people can we keep losing? Things P.O. Box 7 Electronic Filing - Federal & State Great Deals on Color Phones Or maybe we aren't the silent majority? Then we better quit living so long Southwest Michigan is blessed with Throughout the harvest season, con- like all of these make our daily Watervliet, MI 49098 Fees can be deducted from your check and dreaming of those "golden years." the climate suitable for growing a sumers saw educational posters, problems so small... the bills, the E-mail: news»tricitvrecord cmp Camera Phone wide array of crops. As an agricul- tasting demos, store flyers, and radio kids, the chores, and all the rest. No out-of-pocket expense for you! A price you'll Office-quality With built-in flash! speakerphone ANOTHER MILESTONE... 21 years ago on Feb. 1, 1984. Anne and I tural agent, I know the wonderful spots focusing on Michigan pro- Back to Michigan... what is so bad TRI-CITY RECORD I I r flip for. - LG VX3200 — Audiovox COM 8910 — Motorola V262 bought the Watervliet Record from Gordon and Joan Banasik. flavors of our locally produced food duce. The "Select a Taste of about this state? The weather is 138 N. Main St, P.O. Boi 7 Wow, then 9-year-old Gillian told her Dryden Elementary teacher we were and the pride of the growers who Michigan" campaign is a partner- something that we know we will Watcn liel, MI 49098 Walk-In Service produce it. ship between the Michigan moving to an island called Watervliet. Amy tearfully said goodbye to her have and when. We do not have (269) 463-6397 Fai 463- Men.-Fri, 10 am-6 pm Sat. 9am - 12 noon I am frustrated when I go into local Department of Agriculture, the non- eighth-grade cronies, pals in 4-H and her two best friends, both named Amy tidal waves and we do not have 8329 106 W. Main Street (Red Arrow Hwy) as well. (That's why some family members still call her Amybayer, as one stores and I do not see Michigan- profit Michigan Integrated Food and mudslides. There are very few E-mail to: Hartford (269)621-3389 word, to distinguish her from Amy Palazak and Amy Panduren). raised food on display. But it is not Farming Systems, and the Michigan tsumanis; actually, the next one will news a tricitvrecord.coni Sophomore Justin was churning up the hard court, helping the Dryden always easy for local farmers to per- agricultural industry, and has be the first. www.trMyreeQnUQIP •/1LIIEL Cardinals to a regional championship. suade large chain stores to buy received strong support from So many head to Florida for the Karl Bayer, Publisher & " Phone promotons require 2-year service agreement Whde suppkes last Anne was managing the restaurant at Heather Hills Golf Club near Almont; Michigan products and. also, con- Michigan Govemor Granholm. sun and the fun but at the same time Editor Piomoliunal Rati! PI.in Oilers Available lu New and Existmq CuslomeiS Call 1-800-ALLTEL9 • Clickwww.alltel.com I was managing editor of the Tri-City Times in Imlay City. sumers must be able to identify them Based on the results for 2003 and Amy Loshbough, Business they also get to handle hurricanes Wouldn't It be great if Nevertheless, come Saturday, January 28, 1984, we loaded all our earthly as such on store shelves. 2004, the promotional campaign that devastate the land. We are Mgr. ALLTEL Rttall Storaa Shop At A Participating Authorized Ago ntsl Equipment offers at these locations may vary. On average, only an estimated 10- was very successful in helping YOUR COMPANY Adrian meijer ABC WarahoKsa Grand RapUs Kalamazoo Great Lakes Cellular possessions on a moving van, loaded two cars of weeping family, a large lucky; we get the cold and the snow Bonnie Bannen, Copy Editor 1001 U.S. 223 2941 28tti St S t www.abcwarehousa.com All Star Wireless Simply Cellular (231)737-2355 15 percent of food purchases are growers and packers establish mar- was open 24/7/365 (517) 266-1890 (616) 940-0985 Grand Haven Lowell (616) 257-0079 (269) 344-7470 dog, and a parakeet and headed 200 miles west to Watervliet. and the blowing and we know what USPS669-340 permit for the U.S. 31 & Bobbins Rd. Fulton St (M-2t) Bittia Creek Newaygo locally grown; and it has been esti- keting contracts with Michigan BMtaCrMk ML Plaaaant Comtronics Rivertown Cellular Marshall MAP Electronics- Relating this to a friend Monday, he asked, "Was it worth it?" there will be each and every year. Tri-City Record, a weekly 5275 Backley Rd 2212 S. Mission Gnmd Rapids Ml Pleasant (Inside Meijer) (616) 777-0430 Marshall Wireless World RadioShack mated that the average food item chain stores. The program is cur- (2691979-7000 (Inside Stadium Mali) Knapp & E Beltline 1015 E.Pickard St. (517)630-9763 (269)781-1145 (231)652-3600 That caught me off guard; other than the odd time when things were tougher The one weather system we can get newspaper with periodical (989)773-1230 2425 Alpine Ave. Hastii•9* travels 1,300 miles from the farm to rently under consideration for con- Graadvilla 3757 Plainfiald N.E. Rockford Sam's Club Wired UUpp Muskegon Newaygo Auto Sales than normal, when you might question everything; 1 realized 1 have never at times is tornadoes, but most of postage paid at Watervliet, 4763 Wilson Ava., Muskagon 10 Mile Rd. & U.S. 131 (269)979-4872 RadioShack Classy Chassy Cellular (231)652-9000 questioned the "worth" of the move. one's dinner table. Relying on for- tinuation in 2005. Contact an r Sta.H 2675 Henry St Holland (269) 945-4800 (231)744-7171 the time they are described by the Michigan, 49098. (616) 249-8188 (231)755-6411 t6th St at Wavarly Wireless World eign and out-of-state food supply From our own standpoint, we as Internet (269) 979-1209 Holland Proud Sponsor ot:- The easy/pat answer is had we stayed in the "thumb," our family would be National Weather Service as n Holland L Infinity Wireless Postmaster, send address changes to: has a negative impact on the finan- buyers should not overlook the Specialist 3155 W Shore Dr. 6800S Westnedge Shop At A Participating Berrien Springs (616) 355-2801 drastically changed... I can't imagine not having Billy, Sergei and Kris in straight-line winds. I had a cousin P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 (6t6)994-0123H (269) 323-7500 Advanceo Business (616) 396-1550 cial well-being of communities. influence consumers on their local Today! WAL-MART Services the family, not to mention those six wonderful grandkids that have changed that was killed by a straight-line CORRECTIONS... Please Kalamazoo St Joseph (269) 473-2328 Vandenberg Stereo Less local food production removes stores. All fans of Michigan produce 5021 W Mam St 2005 Niles Rd (616)399-5155 our lives forever. wind. These are not good, but they notify the Tri-City Record (269) 344-7832 (269) 983-4999 Fremont Business Salts Who's to say what might have happened or where we might have ended the opportunity for consumers to should tell the produce manager at do not devastate an entire group of immediately of any errors or 468-4092 Sweet Tronix Ryan Newman and 5461 Gull Rd. Walker 1-877-872-2470 (231)924-3700 the #12 ALLTEL Dodge S interact and develop an appreciation your local store that you want to buy (269) 342-6655 3551 Alpine Rd N.W. up... my dream of publishing my own newspaper had also caused me to people. omissions in the news or adver- (616) 785-5001 for food production and the growers. local produce. Grocery shoppers in look to other "hometown" papers; one not far down the road from where I I hope that Mother Nature takes a tising content in this issue. Federal, state and local taxes apply. In addition. ALLTEL charges a Regulatory Cost Racovery Faa (currently 56c), a Telecom Connectivity Fae (currently S9e), federal & state Universal Service Fund fees (both vary by A new program "Select a Taste of Southwest Michigan should be able csstcmer usage), ssd a 911 faa of up to SI.94 (where 911 service is available). These additional fees are not taxea or govenmeat-reqoirad charges and ara subject to chenge. 9.99 Add a Line: 1 line must be a primary was. Anne was happy with her job and friends; we had plenty of family near- vacation and quiets down to give While the Tri-City Record www.cintcrnctdesign.com line of service on a rate plan $SS.9§ and higher, with no more than 4 secondary lines at $9.99/month. Service agreement required for each line. 1-year service agreement required for each new line; 2-year service Michigan" was initiated in 2003 to to buy produce grown in our area, agreement required in conjunction with a phone promotion. Upgrade fee may apply. Plen Details: Mobile-to-Home requires 2 or more lines of wireless service on the same bill. 1 line must be a primary by as well. Our kids were happy in school and in the neighborhood. some of the folks who are dealing endeavors to correct any line on a qualifying rate plan. Customer's wireless number & designated home number must be in the same geographic area Mobile-to-Home minutes ere deducted from your mobile-to-mobile package. *** • Tri-Clt^ lUtmfd Iftrvar* 3,2*9 rtAtop ifriH tq mait fa iwiw nffvini,!* February 3, 2005 Trt-Clty Record Page 9 tunt companion. Calendar X Entertainment lqma Mmm omm Wateniiet THE AVIATOR - Starring Leonardo DiCapno, Cite Blanchett, Kale Beckintalc Sponsored bv Friends of Diane Uoeue Megan and her friends enjoy play- and Jude Law. The Aviator telli the story of aviation pioneer Howard Hughe< Upton urges seniors to Middle School ing basketball, baseball, volleyball, (DeCapno), the eccentric billionaire mduitnaliit and Hollywood film mogul, dunnt Bone marrow testing Saturday and ndmg hones together "Kute Kids"... the late 1920s through the 1940s, when Hughes was directing movies and lesi flyinj The following local merchants join innovative aircraft he designed and created. It also chronicles Hughes' struggle wit! join program that helps could provide match needed for "Student of the staff at CMS in congratulating its his physical disabilities and phobias; and his increasingly erratic, obsessivc-compul "Student of the Week" for her hard HAPPY BIRTH- sive behavior that led him ultimately to isolate himself from his associates and with the Week" draw from the world. ("PG-13" pay for flu medicines stricken Coloma music teacher work and dedication: tDAY!*'...Brfnden HIDE & SEEK - ("R" Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. The Waterv liet Middle School so- Coloma Pizza Hut (SIO gift certifi- K. Jacobs will be 3 Antiviral medicine can be used in Friends of Diane Hogue is sponsor- (Diane has one and most chemother- RACING STRIPES - ("PC Joseph) recently announced that cate). Waffle House (free appetizer Mars old on Sun- cases of outbreaks in communities, ing a bone marrow testing drive apy patients get a port - this is a seniors who get the flu can get assis- coupon), McDonald's (free sand- day, Februan 6. for residents of institutions or any- Saturday, February 5, in hopes of direct line into a vein that is kept tance to help pay for antiviral medi- wich coupon), Wesco (fountain Brenden loves to FEB 4 THRU FEB 10 place where people at high risk for t adding volunteers to the national open for meds to go in, eliminating WWW.MOORETHEATRES.COM THURSDAYS B.Y.O.B cines under a demonstration project dnnk and popcorn). Candy Castle play baseball, go to complications from flu are in close registry. The event will be held from excess poking). The donor's blood MOVIE CARD~A GIFT OF A GREAT TIME by the Centers for Medicare & (S2.50 gift certificate), AMF he zoo, and read contact with each other, to protect 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Coloma United is then cycled through a machinc "SAT-SUN ONLY *FRI-SAT ONLY Medicaid Services (CMS). Each Bowling Lanes (two free games), t»ooks with his individuals who may be exposed to Methodist Church, 144 S. Church that harvests the stem cells. Stem Medicare beneficiary can get up to a Coloma Athletic Department (free mummy. He is the flu. Street. cells are your brand new cells, just student pass), and Chartwell's total of two prescriptions filled dur- "There are prescription drugs that Diane is a leukemia patient from like when you were a baby. These son of Jami Jacobs 2:30 6:40 PGI3 THE AVUT0R ing the demonstration period. The School Dining Services at Coloma •nd Geoff Jacobs have been proven to prevent the flu Coloma who is currently in the make up about 1% of your blood, HIDE & SEEK 2:10 4:30 7:00 9:10' R demonstration expires May 31, Middle School (snack gift certifi- and the grandson and its serious complications, and University of Michigan Hospital in and that is what is harvested. These 2005. cate). of Diana Olmsted, RACING STRIPES 2:00 4:20 6:50 9:00* PC Medicare is taking steps to make need of a donor match from the cells are what are needed by the Cathy Jacobs, and MATINEES EVERYDAY $4—INCLLDES POP* POPCORN "People with Medicare who devel- these drugs more affordable," said National Donor Registry. She is the recipient and from which the healthy op flu symptoms or find that they CMS Administrator Mark McClel- music teacher at Washington blood cells grow. North School Jim Olmsted. He is Ml( MK. \\ soi in iiwi n the great-grandson may have been exposed to the flu lan, M.D., Ph.D. "This demonstra- Elementary School in Coloma, 10. Age - the younger the better. should contact their doctor as soon Chriitopher Missey and Holly Malloy of Ken and Louise ALONE IN THE DARK 1:30"4:20 9:2S* R tion program will provide useful Director of Music at Coloma United People 18 to 60 can be a donor. You as possible," said Upton. "This pro- "Student of Jacobs and Allvina ARE WE THERE YET? 1 ;40"4:30 6;3S 8:48*PC evidence on how prescription drug Massey & Malloy engagement Methodist Church, and wife of Jim remain on the registry until you are , gram will provide seniors relief Hogue. 61 or ask to be removed. The Peters. Brenden Is SPANGLISH l:I0 *3:5S 6:45 coverage affects the health and costs from the costs of filling prescrip- Robert and Michelle Thurston of employed at Whirlpool Corporation the Week" also the nephew of Jennifer Olmsted. Happy Birthday, Big Guy! We allj for Medicare beneficiaries ahead of A small blood test will be performed younger you are, the less likely your ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 7:05 R Coloma are proud to announce the in the accounting department. lo\t' you! tions to fight the flu." the drug benefit in 2006." on qualified donors, ages 18-60, to cells will be rejected by the recipi- Tiffany Sikkema is the North enlh-grade team is proud to WOMII KI AM) Ml i s <>^ in: In the United States, four antiviral The demonstration is designed for engagement of their daughter, Holly Christopher is a 2000 graduate of type your blood. If and when your ent's body. School "Student of the Week." Share a photo of your "Kute Kids" with your friends, neighbors, announce Jordan Cowsert as medications (amantadine, rimanta- beneficiaries with Medicare Part B Ann Mallory of Niles, to Central Michigan University where blood matches any patient in need, 11. If you cannot make it to Lansing Tiffany is the daughter of Peggy Jo vnd relatives who read the Tri-City Record, Make sure you write your RACING STRIPES 1:25 4:10 6:35 PG Student of the Week." Jordan is the dine, oseltamivir, and zanamivir) are who do not have drug coverage. Christopher Lee Masey of Niles. he earned a bachelor of science additional testing will be needed. or our drive but still want to get on Clemmons of Coloma and has kids* names on the back of the picture and Include any other information IN GOOD COMPANY daughter of Troy and Tracy Cowsert. 1:15 4:00 7:05 9:35 PG13 approved for treatment of flu. Beneficiaries can take their prescrip- Christopher is the son of William degree in business administration. Give the gift of life! the registry, mail $65 to: American attended Wateniiet Public Schools about it you'd like to see in the paper, including mom and dad, grandma She has one younger sibling. Jake, ALONE IN THE DARK 8:40 H Detailed information about each tion for anti-viral flu treatment and Ellen Massey of Boyne Falls, He is currently employed in internal Sponsors of the event include Red Cross, 1729 E. Saginaw St., since kindergarten. She has two and grandpa, and so on. Send the photo to the Tri-City Record, RO, Box Michigan. sales at Express-1 Inc. who is 9 years old and in the fourth SIDEWAYS 1:10 3:55 7:00 9:30 R medication, including dosage and directly to a Medicare participating Friends of Diane Hogue, Coloma Lansing, MI 48912, attn. Lcnna brothers. Ken Allen and Ryan Weir. 1, Watervliet, MI 49098. Pick up the photo after it appears in the paper or grade approved persons for use, may be pharmacy. If beneficiaries have met Holly, a 2000 graduate of Coloma An April 9, 2005, wedding at United Methodist Church, the teach- Wilson. Ask for an HLA kit. She Tiffany is a third-grade student in include a stamped, self-addressed envelope and we 7/ mail it back to you. COACH CARTER 1:003:45 6:40 9:20 PG13 Advisor) is Jordan's favorite class found at httD://www.cdc.yov/flii/ their Part B deductible, Medicare High School, is currently attending Coloma United Methodist Church is ers and staff of Washington will mail you the kit; you then have M Mrs. VonKoenig's classroom. Mrs. BOOGEYMAN 1:45 4:30 6:50 8:451^13 bccause it is fun doing the Real Where are your "Kute Kids"? professionals/treatment will pay 80 percent of the cost of the Lake Michigan College. She is being planned. Elementary School, and' AYSO to get blood drawn somewhere and VonKoenig commented that Tiffany Game* Jordan's advisory teacher. HIDE & SEEK 1:35 4:206:30 8:35 R drug up to the Medicare allowed (American Youth Soccer send it in. is a hard worker and has been doing Mr. Bradford, says. "Jordan is a very NORTH SCHOOL - Spirit Day; payment, which is 95 percent of the Girl Scout cookie Organization) Region 613. a wonderful job in and out of the Coloma nice, funny, and well-mannered stu- Valentine Parties (Watch For More average wholesale price for brand *Some sponsored money is avail- classroom. Her school success can B&E at dent. She does a fantastic job in the Information From Teachers). MID- drugs and 90 percent of the average "overstock" sale has begun able. be attributed to her effort in class. Community 1-94 drug bust classroom in every aspect and is a DLE SCHOOL - Dance, 7:00-9:00 wholesale price for generic drugs. Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs... of Singing Sands, encourages those If you have any questions, please Tiffany's favorite subject in school Pipestone pleasure to have in class.*' p.m. HIGH SCHOOL - Grade 9 Those Medicare beneficiaries who is your supply running low or did interested in purchasing cookies "to call Carol Briney at (269) 429-1061 On January 26, 2005, Deputy John is gym. She loves gym because the Schools menus She says she does not have a Basketball at Home w/Centreville, participate in the Medicare- you miss them entirely? Good for- hurry while supply lasts" and or the church at (269) 468-6062. Hopkins of the Berrien County favorite teacher, because she likes February 7-11 4:30 p.m.; JV & Varsity Basketball Township store Approved Drug Discount Card tune has arrived, but not fortune reminded the public that more than It is important to know the follow- Sheriff's Department was on traffic cookies - Girl Scout cookies! 70 percent of the income from cook- them all! ELEMENTARY at Home w/Decatur, 6:00 p.m.; FRIDAY 02-04-05- THURSDAY 02-10-05 The Crime of the Week comcs from Program will pay 20 percent of their ing: patrol on 1-94, passing through Girl Scouts of Singing Sands ie sales stays in Michiana to help Outside of school, Jordan loves to BREAKFAST: Monday - French Winterfest Dance (After the Game the files of the Berrien County card sponsor's negotiated cost for 1. Blood type does NOT matter. Lincoln Township, when he rRe Council is pleased to announce a Girl Scouts. The remaining amount play sofrball and video games. Toast Sticks. Tuesday - Cheese & Ends at 12:00 Midnight). Wedding Boogeyman (PG13) Sheriffs Department. the drug or 20 percent of the Your DNA antigens are what are observed a vehicle eastbound on I- Girl Scout cookie "overstock" sale. is paid directly to the official Girl After graduation, she wants to be an Omelet. Wednesday - Breakfast Saturday, Feb. 12: Watervliet (PG13) 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, In a press release from Sergeant Medicare allowed payment, tested and blood type doesn't affect 94, near Exit 23, committing multi- Beginning Monday, Jan. 31, GS Scout cookie baker. architect because she likes to draw. Pizza. Thursday - Pancakes. Friday Recreation Council Baseball 12:45, 2:50, 4:55, 7:00, Tina Morrow for Crime Stoppers, whichever is lower. Thus, Medicare it. ple traffic violations. 9:40 cookies were being sold from the "Girl Scout cookies can be frozen She would like to some day live in - Breakfast Sandwich. Signups at South School, 9:00 a.m.- 9:05 sometime between 8:30 p.m. on beneficiaries with drug discount 2. Med-controlled diabetes patients Deputy Hopkins stopped the vehi- Council's South Bend office, 3520 for several months and still keep an Califomia and to also visit Canada. ELEMENTARY AND 12:00 Noon. MIDDLE SCHOOL - January 24 and 8:00 a.m. on January cards are assured of paying the low- cannot be used. cle and made contact with Andre Hotel Rwanda (PG13) Assault on Precinct 13 Deahl Ct., just off West Cleveland excellent quality, so you can buy The seventh-grade team chose SECONDARY Grade 8 Volleyball at Lake 25, 2005, a breaking and entering est co-payment level. 3. Diet-controlled diabetes patients Hogan, the driver. Hogan explained 12:55, 3:30, 6:05, 8:40 (R) Road in South Bend. ahead," Cook said, while noting that Jordan because she sets an awesome LUNCH: Monday - Menutainment Michigan College Tournament, occurred at SNP Marketing on M- The flu vaccine remains the best are still OK. that he and his brother, Musikla All eight cookie varieties will be more information about Girl example for her peers. She goes out /Fiesta Bar. Tuesday - Open-faced TBA. HIGH SCHOOL - ACT 2:20, 4:40, 7:05, 9:45 140 in Pipestone Township. protection for Medicare beneficiar- 4. People with high blood pressure Banty Flennoy, were en route to available: Thin Mints, Samoas, Scouting could be found on the of her way to help others and is Turkey Sandwich w/Mashed Testing (Call Mrs. Maack For More Are We There Yet? (PG) Alone in the Dark (R) Unknown suspects pried open an ies, and CMS urges all seniors who and its meds are OK. Detroit from Chicago in the vehicle, Tagalongs, Lemon Coolers, Trefoils, Singing Sands Web site, friendly to everyone. Jordan always Potatoes & Gravy. Wednesday - Information); Wrestling Conference 1:05, 3:10, 5:15, 7:20, 9:10 exterior door and gained entry into have yet to be vaccinated to do so. 5. The Web site - WWW.mflTTQW.Qrg - which was a rental. Allabouts, Do-si-dos, and Double puts forth her best effort. Menutainment Salad Bar. Thursday Tournament at Decatur, TBA; Grade the business. Those folks who are age 65 and WWW.gSSSC.Qfg- has a lot of information. Hogan gave consent to Deputy 9:25 Dutch. Girl Scout cookies are $3 per Congratulations, Jordan! - Cheesy Macaroni w/Roll. Friday - 9 Volleyball Conference Taken was an undetermined amount older and other Americans with 6. Ethnic background helps tremen- Hopkins to look through the vehicle. Million Dollar Baby box. Delivery is possible if at least dously but does not eliminate you The following local merchants join Baked Rotini Pasta w/Meat Sauce. Tournament at Hartford, TBA; JV Hide and Seek (R) of cash. chronic illnesses arc in the high pri- Deputy Hopkins and Deputy Eugene a case of cookies (12 boxes) is pur- from being a candidate. the staff at WMS in congratulating Volleyball Conference Tournament (PG13) 12:50, 3:00, 5:20, 7:35, Crime Stoppers wants the persons ority group to obtain flu vaccines, News From the Casto, who was assisting Deputy chased by anyone living within the 7. No matter how the test is done, it this "Student of the Week" for her at Martin, TBA. 2:40, 5:30, 8:20 9:50 responsible for this breaking and and there is an adequate vaccine Hopkins, searched the vehicle and hard work and dedication: Waffle Watervliet supply for these groups. 10-county area served by Girl still costs $65. If anyone can't be found a package of nine ounces of kids get to jump rope and get a lot of entering and will pay up to $1,000 Bookshelves of House (Free Appetizer Coupon), Phantom of the Opera Sideways (R) Approximately 36,000 deaths are Scouts of Singing Squids. r tested because of money issues, cocaine (street value $23,200) in a exercise. Tiffany also enjoys com- for information leading to their Coloma Pizza Hut ($10 Gift Public Schools To subscribe (PG13) 1:10, 3:45, 6:25, 9:00 attributed to flu and pneumonia in Cookies may be purchased during please call Polly at the church. storage compartment in the rear of puters with Mrs. Postelli. arrest. Watervliet Certificate), McDonald's (Free 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 the United States each year, and normal Girl Scout office hours, 8 Maybe someone who can't be tested the SUV. Tiffany likes all of the activities that Crime Stoppers also pays cash Sandwich Coupon), Wesco District more than 90 percent of these deaths a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through can sponsor someone who can. Hogan and Flennoy were lodged in happen at school. Activities, assem- to your local rewards on other felony crimes and District Library (Fountain Drink & Donut Coupon), Company Coach Carter (PG13) occur in people age 65 and older. Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on 8. If you match someone in need the Berrien County Jail, pending blies, and recess are fun for Tiffany the capture of fugitives. and Watervliet Public Schools Calendar (PG13) 1:00, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30 Many of the deaths occur in patients Fridays. A special weekend opportu- Watervliet District library will be from the first test, you then are given arraignment on charges of posses- because she gets to leam and spend The South Bend Area Crime Athletic Office (Free 1-Event newspaper, 2:30, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40 who experience complications after nity to buy the cookies will take closed Monday and Tuesday, additional testing to make sure you sion of cocaine with intent to deliver time with her friends. Friday, Feb. 4: SOUTH SCHOOL - Stoppers Program serves the entire Student Pass). the flu, such as pneumonia. These place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on February 21 and 22, for inventory. are healthy and don't have your own and maintaining a drug vehicle Spirit Day. MIDDLE SCHOOL - Meet the Fockers (PG13) Michiana region. Call Crime When Tiffany completes college, Racing Stripes (PG) Saturday, Feb. 5, when the overstock We will reopen Wednesday, hidden bugs. Volleyball Tournament at Home, see Page 7 or Stoppers toll free at 1-800-342- complications can be alleviated with (Hogan) and possession of cocaine she would like to become a teacher. 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15 2:10, 4:20, 6:30 sale will run in conjunction with the February 23, at our regular time. 9. If you still match after the addi- TBA; Incentive Trip to Celebration STOP. You will be given a code flu medicines taken early in the with intent to deliver (Flennoy). When not in school. Tiffany enjoys second annual blood drive hosted by STORY HOUR tional testing, the newest method for Cinema. HIGH SCHOOL - Grade 9, The Aviator (PG13) number, and we won't ask your course of disease. The deputies also seized $1,288 in Coloma playing with her dog and two cats. call 463-6397 934-SHOW Girl Scout troops of the South Bend^ The library Story Hour for 3-5 year- the bone marrow transplant is as fol- JV & Varsity Basketball at Lawton, 1:30,4:50,8:10 name. cash and five cell phones under the She also likes to go sledding, espe- area. olds is in progress; however, there is lows: The donor has a port installed. 4:30 p.m. civil forfeiture law. cially on hills that allow her to go For the blood drive, from 8 a.m. to still room for more 3-5 year-olds Middle School Saturday, Feb. 5: Watervliet fast. To relax, she swings in the yard 2 p.m. at the Council office, blood who have not yet started kinder- Recreation Council Baseball or watches movies with her family draws will be scheduled every 15 garten. "Student of Signups at South School, 9:00 a.m.- and friends. Community Calendar minutes, with preregistration We meet Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 12:00 Noon. MIDDLE SCHOOL - We are all very proud of Tiffany and Sponsored as a community servidS by Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill required. The South Bend Medical a.m.; and Thursday, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Vol-leyball Tournament at Home, the Week" the way she chooses to handle her- Send Community Calendar listings to:Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, Mi 49098; Fax to (269) Foundation will be coordinating the There are stories, songs, games, TBA. HIGH SCHOOL - JV Monday Wrinwfry Thurtdav The sixth-grade staff at Coloma self at school. 463-8329; or E-mail to [email protected]. Listings must be renewed weekly; the listings event. Adults wishing to schedule a crafts, and treats. Volleyball at Bangor Tournament, MwImii Night Steak Niaht Middle School is proud to announce Congratulations, Tiffany, to you and deadline for next week's newspaper Is 12:00 noon on Monday. blood donation should contact Call the library at 463-6382 for Rib Night TBA; Varsity Volleyball at Lake » »«-V Half-flab of Tender Baby Choice of: Steak or One-Pound Steak Dinner that 12-year-old Megan Doolen is your family. Now through March 5, "READEROBICS." Watervliet District Library. Visit the library for details. Sherri Wildes at (574) 272-4819 or more information. Chicken Fajitas, OR served with Warm Bread, Michigan College Tournament, Back Ribs, Soup or Salad, "Student of the Week.: Megan is the Wednesdays (10:30-11:30 a.m.) & Thursdays (1:00-2:00 p.m.), "STORY HOUR FOR 3-5 YEAR- by e-mail at swildes(§)aol.com with LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGS Warm Bread and choice Beef, Chicken Soup or Salad, and choice TBA; Chili Supper/Donkey daughter of Shannon and Julie Application OLDS AT WATERVLIET DISTRICT LIBRARY." Call 463-6382 for more information. ADDED NOTE: name, time preference, phone num- The Library Board meets the second of Potato. $8.99 or Bean Burritos, OR of Potato. $9.99 Basketball, Sponsored by Senior Public is invited to Library Board meetings at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. • cyf S Full-slab $10.99 Cheese Enchiladas...$6.99 $1.00 Drafts: Bud, Bud ber, and Troop number if associated Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. f\ Class, 5:00 p.m. Supper & 7:00 p.m. All House Wines Margaritas $2.00 Light, Michelob Ultra, deadline extended with a Girl Scout Troop. at the library. The public is invited to Game. Thursday, February 3, 7:00 p.m., "WATERVLIET HIGH SCHOOL POST PROM PARTY ORGANI- $2.50 a glass Miller Lite. ZATIONAL MEETING," WHS Library. Any parent of a junior or senior is encouraged to attend. Your Heather Cook, Product Sales and attend. Kareoke 8-12 for Mrs. Southwest Monday, Feb. 7: NORTH SCHOOL help is needed. If you have any questions, please call Cheri Freed at 463-5566. Marketing Executive for Girl Scouts with "Donovan" Michigan Program - Valentine Sucker Sale Continues Friday, Feb. 4, 5:00-6:30 p.m., "COMMUNITY SOUP SUPPER" at North Berrien Senior Center on Through Feb. 14 from Student Ryno Road in Coloma, hosted this month by City of Coloma. Please attend; also, your help is need- Crab Friday The deadline for applications for the ing in donating food for this supper; workers are also needed. Proceeds go to the North Berrien Food All you can eat Council Members. MIDDLE COLOMA JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT TROOP 547...recently donated 2005 Mrs. Southwest Michigan Pantry in Coloma United Methodist Church; hours are 9:00 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday. Crab Dinner. Flih » Chips SCHOOL - Volleyball at Home Ali you can eat several items to Lory's Place, an organization that helps children and Includes Warm Program has been extended to w/Marcellus, 5:00 p.m. HIGH tender Breaded Saturday, Feb. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 6, 2-? p.m., "COLOMA HAGAR LITTLE adults deal with tragedy, loss and grief. Adults pictured with Troop 547 Bread, and choice February 21, 2005. Over $3,000 in Cod 81 Pub Fries SCHOOL - Grade 9, JV & Varsity LEAGUE REGISTRATION," Coloma Elementary School gymnasium, for children 4 1/2 (as of Jan. 1) of Potato. $14.99 are: (in back, from the left) Assistant Leader Deb Watson, Lory's Place Warm Bread & scholarships and gifts will be given through 14 years old. Call Courtney at 463-3705 or Amy at 468-7122 for more information. Domestic Bottled Volleyball at Lawrence, 5:30 p.m.; • mJm • Coordlnatoi^elissajndJfroojnLeadeiM)iane^chaus^^^^^^^^ Coleslaw. $7.99 away. The program is scheduled for Winterfest Week. Saturday, Feb. 5,10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 12,10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., & Monday, Feb. Sunday, April 24. Tuesday, Feb. 8: HIGH SCHOOL - 14, 6:00-8:00 p.m., "SIGNUPS FOR WATERVLIET RECREATION COUNCIL SOFTBALL & BASE- Downtown Coloma Women wishing to compete must BALL," at Watervliet South Elementary School. Lucinda Lane. Grade 9, JV & Varsity Basketball at Stoinnfbnuncl^sei^ejHh^riendl^va^ be: between the ages of 24 and 60, Saturday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., "PAW PAW LAKE AYSO SIGNUP," at Coloma Public Library Home w/Marcellus, 4:30 p.m. ages 4 1/2-18 are eligible. For more information, call Rose at (269) 621-4970 or Joe at 849-4006. interested in continuing their educa- Wednesday, Feb. 9: ALL f tion, married for a minimum of two SCHOOLS - Student Count Day. Sunday, Feb. 6, 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., "SUPER BOWL SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER," at H&R BLOCK years, and a resident of Michigan for MIDDLE SCHOOL - Volleyball at Salem Lutheran Church in Coloma. Cost Is $5/adult; $3/children 5-12; free for children 4 & under not less than six months. Carry-outs will be available. Brides ^ Moms Home w/Lawton, 5:00 p.m. HIGH Sunday, Feb. 6, 3:00 p.m., "HAWKS" program at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road DOUBLE For an Entry Packet, go online at SCHOOL - Wrestling at Decatur, Come in and play for Doolen of Coloma. She has two Benton Harbor. Call (269) 927-4832 to register. •..a www.missouthwestmichigan.com: 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, doors open at 5:30 p.m., "MEN'S SUPER BOWL PARTY," at Midway Baptist The last thing you need at this busy time older brothers to watch over her: click on Program Info; then click Thursday, Feb. 10: NORTH Church, on Red Arrow Hwy., between Watervliet & Coloma. Free hotdogs. chili, nacho cheese & 044/1 ft your chance to Jason (13) and Brad (20). is to mn all over the country for {•. Entry Form. If you do not have SCHOOL - Mobile Dentist. HIGH chips, soft drinks, water & more. Prizes & certificates will be given away. Game will be shown in its m Mrs. Connie Rodriguiz nominated entirety on lO'xlO' screen. For tickets, call the church office at 463-3195. They will also be available double your refund! Intemet service, please contact the SCHOOL - Grade 9, JV & Varsity wedding invitations, decorations, bridal Megan for this honor. She said, at the door. Southwest Michigan Scholarship Volleyball at Home w/Bangor, 5:30 party gifts, and favors when you can order "Megan is an excellent student in Monday, Feb. 7, through May 19, "GED CERTIFICATE TESTING," at North Berrien Adult Education Program Office at (269) 428-4999. p.m.; Senior Night. in Coloma & Benton Harbor. For more information, call 934-9740, extension 118, in Benton Harbor- my math class. She is always pre- all that you will need at the Friday, Feb. 11: SOUTH SCHOOL and 849-2355 in Coloma. pared with what she needs and has Send a Valentine message to - Mobile Dentist (Call South School Tuesday evenings, Feb. 8-15-22, 6:00-8:00 p.m.. "FLY TYING CLASS," at Sarett Nature Center her assignment done. Megan is 2300 Benton Ctr. Rd., Benton Harbor. Teens w/adult are welcome. $35 fee; call 927-4832 to register For More Information); Valentine Tri-City Record always willing to help her peers your Sweetheart in next Tuesday, Feb. 8 (plus Feb. 10 & 15), 5:30-9:30 p.m. (all three classes are required), "RAPE Parties (Watch For More Right now, when you have your taxes done at H&R Block you can play the solve problems and answers ques- week's Tri-City Record AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE SYSTEM CLASS," for females 14 & older, class is free, at Westlv United Double Your Refund Instant Win Game. There's lots of stuff to win: Information From Teachers). Methodist Church, 302 Cedar Street, Niles. H&R BLOCK* tions in class discussions. She has 138 N. Main St., Watervliet cash prizes, tax preparation. You might even double your federal refund. Up See Page 71 Friday, Feb. 11, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., "CARNATION & CHOCOLATE SALE," lobby of Community Hospital to $10,000. Com« in by February 28th to playl great work skills and a super smile!" Watervliet. Hosted by Community Hospital Auxiliary to help you get ready for Valentine's Day! Formal & casual style catalogues Megan is very involved with her horses. She does a lot of competitive BALANCE CAREER FREEDOM Catll riding, is active in 4-H, shows her AND RESPONSIBILITY Taking care of your disposal needs Call ahead to reserve catalogues Next Door to the horses at the Berrien County Youth Choice careers and quality education for overnight viewing, 463-6397 7489 Red Arrow Hwy. 940 S. Bailey St Inside the South Haven 125 Monroe St are withing close driving distance Watervliet South Haven South Haven Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Bangor Fair, and is involved with many of Courtyards by the Lake Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill 463-4334 637-6164 639-8500 639-0800 427-8890 Michigan horse clubs. She has four Most credit cards accepted STRONG HAPPY .For the famh values of MO fVHCHASi NtdUAAY T>» punhm ft HM Hack producti ar Mntca wB not ur chancaa af atMnc. Ta aktabi a t*"* Mr i mthaaa. Ma •a**, WVJOOV o, «Mta horses: Friday, Bee Bar, Sunny, and 3290 Hennessey Rd., Watervliet 463-5588 (•im c«rt wwKm Iml MtM b« 11 rMn « eMar. in41 rMM«M si Itti CMUtf MMM la In w win tha DaiMa Mftatrf MM NM ata aaalahta M MrtktaMnt FAMILY TRAITS Watervliet cad (269) 463-5226 HM Hack aMca a* tt twttack com VaM Infearta Rka . ml Ntwra praMWtad «MMIMadSankatlM I . Bailey. Her cat, Taz, is also a con- Open Monday - Friday 7a.m. - 4:30p.m., Saturday 7a.m. -12 Noon t February 3, 2005 Iri-< ily Record Page II Ptgc 10 Tri-City Record Febrvary 3, 2005 Wtk HB v-W-'s mtmtmtmamk mt - f; *.' 'S-S/SJ Fri-City Area Sports News mmm Muni Ails tSi Public Noliccs KARLY TEACHING OF READING, www.hcanlandaghcn iccs com Monday thru hnday, K;30 a m five (lavs before the meeting in writ HONESTY, HOBBIES, AND FAITH (1/27.2/03,2/10/05 TCR) 5:00 p.m Application deadline is ing or by phone at the Watervliet y With your Watervliet home comes quality Armchair Quarterbacks pick this weekend's game winner! WANT AD RATES 5:00 p.m. February 15, 2005. EOE. Township Clerk's Office at 4959 M- •chooli, time for hobbies, and many Building Site/Fruit Farming pic- active churches, honest! For wtnt adt, lost & found, ttank-you Ron Ferguson, Supervisor 140 Hwy., P.O. Box 384, Watervliet, turesque 38 acres in Benton Twp on nottf, ptrton«lf. #tc (2/03/05-TrR) Ml 49098, telephone (269) 463- STRONG HAf FY For the famih valuis of Kerlikowske Road; 15 acres 5113. FAMILY TRAITS Watervliet call @69) 463-5226 Concord grapes, woodlot and small $9 ptf ad of 25 wordt or Ims. plus 10 HELP WANTED Eva Baumeister ctntt per word over 25 words Repeat pond. Seller will leaseback vine- NOTIC E OF JOB OPENING Watervliet Township Clerk the tame ad for 12 lets; add $1 for bor- yard. $125,000. Call Heartland Benton Charter Township will be (2-3-05-TCR) der. Agricultural Services, LLC (269) accepting applications for a full- NOTICE TO 637-2625. time Automotive Mechanic. 2/4/05 Our goal is to exceed Ad mutt be paid in advance by www.heartlandagserv ices com thru 5:00 p.m. 2/15/05. Starting pay CREDITORS (1/27.2/03.2/10/05-TCR) credit card, cath, or check at the is $37,740.00 per year, plus benefits. Decedenfs Estate your expectations. J Tri-City Record Applicants must be able to success- FOR SALE STATE QF MICHIGAN 133 North Main Street fully pass a background check. PROBATE COURT Watervliet - 5 homes (3 bedrooms/ 2 P.O. Box 7 Applications and job requirements COUNTY OF BERRIEN VBK or our agency, and Auto^Owners Insurance, bathrooms). Starting at $15,900. Watervliet, Ml 49096 may be obtained from the Benton FILE NO. 2005-0036-DE-M AD DEADLINE IS NOON ON TUESDAYI (www.PlcasamVigwEstatgs.us) 99.9% just isn't good Charter Township Municipal Estate of Millard A. Brower, 1-800-304-8307. Greg Borr 131-69 Building, 1725 Territorial Road, Deceased. Date of Birth: December Joe Jason 130-70 Nancy Huffman 125-75 Jim Edwards 121-79 Rob Bunn 119-81 DONT THROW IT AWAY (2/03,2/10/05-TCR) enough... we want to provide our True Value Bldg. B, Benton Harbor, Ml 49022 - 5.1907 Q92 FM Radio Huffman TV & Appliances Nancy's Furniture Brookfield Chrysler Dodge Chris Leach 115-85 BUYING 1960s and earlier furni- FOR SALE Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 TO ALL CREDITORS: customers with 100% service! Guy's Marina ture, kitchen items, glassware, New England Patriots over 2 LOTS at North Shore Memory p.m. EOE. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The Philadelphia Eagles over New New England Patriots over New England Patriots over New England Patriots over knickknacks, outdoor items (even if Contact our agency about our Philadelphia Eagles Gardens in the Garden of Love. Ron Ferguson, Supervisor decedent, Millard A. Brower, who England Patriots Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles New England Patriots over they're rough), antiques and col- 41 pts. $1,595 each. Call 429-8888 before (2/03/05-TCR) lived at 7289 Lake Road, Coloma, 55 pts. 56 pts. 48 pts. 49 pts. Philadelphia Eagles lectibles. Call (269) 470-5474. "Super Outstanding Service" "New England's experience with 9:00 p.m. Michigan died 12/12/2004. "I figure it's the only way to at "The reason I am picking New "This should be one of the best "Team players, great defense and 42 pts. (TFN-TCR) this, their third trip over the past (2/03/05-TCR) Creditors of the decedent are noti- today - we'll work hard to exceed least tie Greg Borr." England is because their defense match ups ever in a Super Bowl. they have been there before." "I used the extremely scientific four years, gives them a slight SW Michigan Farm/Hunting WATERVLIET fied that all claims against the estate and offense will be hard to heat. So it's very hard to pick one. No ipethod of flipping a coin to deter- HELP WANTED your expectations! edge. The X factor for me is Tom Land: 216 acres (+/-) farm in will be forever barred unless pre- Also, I had to choose one of these matter who I pick, I end up in mine the winner. To be absolutely TOWNSHIP Brady. The way Brady responds to Hartford, of which about 70 acres NOTICE QF JOB OPENING sented to Charlene Megna, named because my beloved Detroit fourth place. Hey, that's two better sure, I took the best two out of Benton Charter Township will be The Watervliet Township Regular pressure and the way he elevates are mixed woodlands. Convenient personal representative, or to both %Auto~Owner9 bmirance Lions' didn't make it... maybe next than last vear." three. Ha, ha!" accepting applications for Janitorial Board Meeting will be held on his team at critical moments are location for hunting, near 1-94. the probate court at 811 Port Street, Life Horn# Cai Business year Service for the Municipal Building Monday, February 14, 2005 at 7:00 intangibles that will once again $455,000. Heartland Agricultural St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085 and the and Police Department Building to p.m. at the Watervliet Township lead the Patriots to victory." Services, LLC (269) 637-2625. named/proposed personal represen- be done Monday-Wednesday-Friday Hall, 4959 M-140 Hwy., Watervliet, www.hganlMdagscrvicgs.com tative within 4 months after the date and shall be completed in no more MI. The meeting would normally be Don Young Insurance Agency (1/27.2/03.2/10/05-TCR) of publication of this notice. 33-18 at the half. They then kepi in deeper and trailed 56-45 after The Comets will have played than six (6) hours per day at $9.00 held on February 21, 2005, but the Date: January 26, 2005 323 N. Main St., Watervliet pace in the second half but could not three quarters before cutting it to six Cassopolis by the time you read this. Beautiful Building Site(s) for a per- per hour. Applicants must be able to office will be closed on February 21, My view Charlene Megna 463-6773 climb back into it. points with just under a minute left They will host Brandywine this In the sonal residence near Hartford. 17.7 successfully pass a background 2005 in observance of President's 6603 Old Vanderbilt Road Joaquin Arreola had 14 points, to play. They couldn't get any closer Friday, February 4. acres total. Productive peach check. Day. Reasonable auxiliary aids and Vanderbilt, Ml 49795 Justin Quigno had 10 points, Chris from there, though, as they missed orchard on high elevation. Radio Applications and job requirements services, such as signers for the To subscribe to the from the Coloma wrestlers Douglas J. Mackinder (PI6940) Cook had nine points, while Justin their last three shots. pits! ^ ; tower on property currently pays may be obtained from the Benton hearing impaired, or other aids and I 11 W. Main St., P.O. Box 305 Tri-City Record Barton added five points. Coloma coach Josh Hood said that • By Sue Openneer $3,600/year. $110,000. Call Charter Township Municipal services for individuals with disabil- still in first Hartford, MI 49057 Hartford will have played at rebounding really hurt his team, par- ities are available by contacting the The Coloma varsity wrestling team Without Winston, NASCAR looks, Heartland Agricultural Services, Building, 1725 Territorial Road, Press Box Fennville by the time you read this ticularly in the first half. "Most of (269) 621-3167 please turn to Page 7 to staying smoke free LLC (269) 637-2625. Bldg. B., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Watervliet Township Clerk at least stayed undefeated in conference (02-03-05-TCR) By Mike Leith, Sports writer and will host Decatur this Friday, the time we got just one shot off per play as it beat Cassopolis 49-25 and Just 12 months after a decade-long, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ADDRESSES: Feb. 4. possession, and you can't win games cigarette sponsorship with Winston, increase that to 29-12 at the half. Buchanan 42-34 in Lakeland Armchair QBs Watervliet will have played Bangor that way," he stated. NASCAR is looking to stay smoke Federal Emergency Management Agency The Indians made a run in the sec- Conference action. City of Benton Harbor by the time you read this and will Sebastian Lewis was the high scor- free. Well, folks, this is it. A whole sea- ond half to cut the lead to seven or Against Cassopolis, winners includ- Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations for Berrien County, Michigan and Incorporated Areas then travel to Lawton this Friday er for the Comets with his 15 points. Nicorette gum was the first smoking' son of commitment and it all boils eight points at one time, but that was ed Jordan Muenchow (112), Kyle Maps are available for inspection at - Benton Harbor City Hall, 200 E. Wall St., Benton Harbor, Michigan. night. Milo Jeffries and Jermain Murphy cessation product to join NASCAR down to this. as close as they got. Elston (119), Anthony Moore (125), AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Emergency Preparedness and Response each had 14 points, Jake Boven had in a sponsorship deal to help fans This Sunday will mark the 39^ Watervliet then closed out the game Comets fall Jeremy Ashley (145), LeQuae Directorate, Department of Homeland Security. Send comments to Wilce L. Cooke, 200 E. Wall St., Benton Harbor, Michigan 49023 12 points, while Terrel Evans added kick the habit. Three of the quit-' Super Bowl, with New England still with a 16-13 fourth-quarter edge to Caldwell (152), C.J. Myers (189), ACTION: Proposed Rule to Bucks six points. smoking products will be advertised favored over Philadelphia as of this secure the win. Greg Akre (189), Jesse Martin SUMMARY: Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed modified Base (1% annual chance) Earlier in the week, the Comets on the rear of Casey Mears' car for writing. Ben Hall had 12 points to lead the The Coloma varsity basketball team (215), and Todd Smith (275). Flood Elevations (BFEs) shown in the preliminary Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Map Benton Township were ambushed by Covert as they the entire 2005 season. Nicorette We have to straighten out a mix-up Panthers; Matt Green, Jon traveled to Buchanan for its return Against Buchanan, the Comets had (FIRM) for the communities listed in the table below. The BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management meas- fell by a 56-47 score. will also be the primary sponsor on ' Maps are available for inspection at Inspection Department - Benton Township, 1725 Territorial Rd., Benton first, as the wrong pick was inserted Anderson, and Joe Bolin each had game against the Bucks after down- winners at the following weights: ures that each community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify In this game, the Comets led 25-21 the #41 Dodge for just one race. Harbor, Michigan. for Greg Borr two weeks ago. The nine points; Phil Halamka had six ing them at Coloma just about 10 Nick Mannino (135), Sean Stevens or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. at halftime and 37-32 after three Winston brand ended its 33-year' Record put him down as choosing points; and Cedric Henry added five days ago. However, this time it was (140), Jeremy Ashley (145), LeQuae DATES: The period for comment will be ninety (90) days following the second publication of these proposed rules Send comments to Ron Fergeson, Supervisor, 1725 Territorial Rd., Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022. quarters. Then the wheels fell off as title sponsorship with NASCAR* Atlanta to upset the Eagles but he e- points. different as the Bucks pinned a 72- Caldwell (152), Alex Garrod (160), in a newspaper of local circulation. the Bulldogs outscored Coloma by a before the start of the 2004 season* mailed me once he found out and For Hartford, Justin Quigno had 15 64 loss on the Comets to knock them Tim Bartee (171), C.J. Myers (189), ADDRESSES: (See table below) 24-10 fourth-quarter score to steal when the sanctioning body made anv City of Bridgman sent me a copy of his picks that were points, including two 3-pointers; out of a share of first place in the and Jesse Martin (215). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Jo Mullen, P.E., Hazard Identification and Risk the win. effort to distance itself from any5 e-mailed directly to the Record. Chris Cook and Ryan Garton each Lakeland Conference. Assessment Branch, Mitigation Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region V, 536 S. Clark St, Maps available for inspection at Bridgman City Hall, 9765 Maple St. Bridgman, Michigan. The Comets were led by Milo Watervliet girls type of tobacco products. Nextcl, the As a result, Greg actually maintains had five points; Matt Roberts and Coloma was slow from the start as ' * y. ^ a OA* . r 4 f . ii ^ Chicago, IL 60605, (312) 408-5541. Jeffries' 12 points, along with 10 wireless cbmpany, moved in to Send comments to Ron Birmingham, 9765 Maple St., P.O. Box 366, Bridgman, Michigan 49106. a one-game lead over Joe Jason James Henry each had four points; the Comets fell behind 20-11 after points from Terrel Evans, eight take second replace Winston, giving Glaxo- going into the Super Bowl. And while Norm Kellogg added three the first quarter and trailed 40-31 at SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) gives notice of points from Jermain Murphy, seven SmithKIine another opportunity to* since their picks are e-mailed direct- points. the half. at Marcellus the proposed determinations of BFEs, in accordance with Section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 Chikaming Township points from Sebastian Lewis, and advertise their smoke-free products. : ly to the Record office, I don't even I was pretty impressed with the play In the second half, the Comets fell (Pub. L. 93-234), 87 Stat. 980, which added Section 1363 to the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (Title XIII five points from Chad Adams. GSK has had a long relationship ' Maps available for inspection at Chikaming Township, 149000 Lakeside Rd., Lakeside, Michigan. know who either of them picked. of the Watervliet bench. Those guys tournament of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (Pub. L. 90-448)), 42 U.S.C. 4001-4128, and 44 CFR 67.4(a). with NASCAR ever since 1977 That is the only change, as we had have really come along throughout The Watervliet girls varsity volley- Send comments to Nan Zimmerman, Supervisor, 14900 Lakeside Rd., P.O. Box 305, Lakeside, Michigan 49116. when they introduced Goodys last week off. the season. ball team took second place at the These elevations, together with the floodplain management measures required by Section 60.3 of the program reg- Headache Powder as the "Official So you have Greg in first, Joe in Hartford, on the other hand, has Marcellus tournament last weekend. ulations, are the minimum that are required. They should not be construed to mean the community must change any Pain Reliever" of NASCAR. Village of Grand Beach second, Nancy Huffman in third, Justin Quigno left from last year and They fell in the title game to White existing ordinances that are more stringent in their floodplain management requirements. The community may at NASCAR is allowing the healthcare Jim Edwards in fourth, Rob Bunn in not a lot of other players that can Pigeon by scores of 25-19, 25-19, : any time enact stricter requirements on its own, or pursuant to policies established by other Federal, State, or region- Maps available for inspection at Village Office of Grand Beach, 48200 Perkins Blvd., Grand Beach, Michigan. company to bring traveling exhibits score. It is also tough with two and 15-9. al entities. These proposed modified elevations will also be used to calculate the appropriate flood insurance pre- fifth, and Chris leach in sixth. to several races this season.0 Send comments to James Bracewell, President, 48200 Perkins Blvd., Grand Beach, Michigan 49117. Enjoy the game and the commer- freshmen on the floor. In the long Leading the stats for Watervliet ? mium rates for the new buildings and their contents and for the second layer of insurance on existing buildings and Professional counselors will be on run, they will gain from this but they included Jamie Hartmann with 75 their contents. cials. hand to help fans quit smoking. Both? will just have to take their lumps this assists, 39 points, 14 aces, 10 kills, Hagar Township Let's hope that there is no wardrobe Richard and Kyle Petty will make season. and 32 digs; Ashley Wyatt with one Pursuant to the provisions of 5 USC 605(b), the Administrator, to whom authority has been delegated by the malfunction this year during the guest appearances at some of the' Maps available for inspection at Hager Township Hall, 3900 Riverside, Riverside, Michigan. Earlier in the week, the Panthers fell point and six digs; Ashley Teed with Director, FEMA, hereby certifies that the proposed modified flood elevation determinations, if promulgated, will halftime show. tracks on behalf of Nicorette. to Lawrence by a 79-64 score while 13 points, one ace, and six digs; not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. A flood elevation determination Send comments to Eugene Jarvis, 3900 Riverside Rd., P.O. Box 135., Riverside, Michigan 49084. NASCAR fans are more likely to'1 Panthers down the Indians fell to Lawton by a 56-43 Shannon McLaughlin with five under Section 1363 forms the basis for new local ordinances, which, if adopted by a local community, will govern smoke than any basketball, football,' score. assists, 15 points, five aces, 12 kills, future construction within the floodplain area. The elevation determinations, however, impose no restriction unless Indians to sweep hockey or baseball fan. Racing fans1 Lake Township In the Panthers' game with one block, and 24 digs; Sarah and until the local community voluntarily adopts floodplain ordinances in accord with these elevations. Even if are heavy smokers and some would' Lawrence, they stayed with the Sheffer with four assists, 42 points, ordinances are adopted in compliance with Federal standards, the elevations prescribe how high to build in the Maps available for inspection at Lake Township Hall, 3220 Shawnee Road, Bridgman, MI 49106. regular season truly love lo give up the expensive' Tigers for the first half. Watervliet 14 aces, 18 kills, six blocks, and 27 floodplain and do not prohibit development. Thus, this action only forms the basis for future local actions. It impos- The Watervliet boys varsity basket- habit. The fans are also very sup-' Send comments to Loren Bemdt, 3220 Shawnee Rd., P.O. Box 818, Bridgman, Michigan 49106. led 16-10 after one quarter and was digs; Kim Gear with one assist, two es no new requirement; of itself, it has no economic impact. ball team defeated Hartford for the portive of their sponsors making the' tied at 33-33 at the half. The third points, one ace, 61 kills, twp blocks, second time this season, by a 57-39 * racetracks the perfect place to be for quarter did the Panthers in, though, and four digs; Ashley Parker with 11 Lessees and owners of real property in the following communities are encouraged to review the preliminary FIS and Lincoln Township score last week, to complete a regu- the non-smoking products. FIRM and to submit comments to the appropriate community representatives as listed below. Proposed BFEs along as they were outscored 27-14 and assists, 11 points, six aces, seven 1 lar season sweep of the Indians. In other news, testing continues at Maps available for inspection at 2055 W. John Beers Rd, Stevensville, Michigan. never recovered. kills, and 10 digs; Monica Arendt flood sources studied in detail are shown on the flood profiles in the study. The proposed modified BFEs are as fol- This game saw the Panthers jump Las Vegas and many drivers are say-' Ben Hall led the Panthers with 27 with one assist and one kill; Kori lows: Send comments to Dick Stauffer, Supervisor, 2055 W. John Beers Rd, Stevensville, Michigan 49127. out to a 14-6 first-quarter lead and ing that the new rules concerning the! points; Matt Green had 12 points, Steiner with two assists, 31 points, spoilers and the softer tires have not including three treys; Jon Anderson eight aces, 11 kills, and 15 digs; and Source of Flooding and Location Elevation in had much of a difference in the cars. * Village of Michiana had seven points; Phil Halamka had Anna Burke with two assists, one of Referenced.EIevation feet* (NGVD) The new softer Goodyear lire, the/ Nelson six points; and Joe Bolin added five point, and three digs. Elevation in Existing/Modified Communities Affected Maps available for inspection at Village of Michiana, 4000 Cherokee Dr., Michiana, Michigan. hope, will lead to increased wear points. Earlier in the week the Lady Barber during the 2005 season. Send comments to Ellen Fiedler, President, 4000 Cherokee Dr., Michiana, Michigan 49117. (Ths i barber of & Watervliet) Hartford, on the other hand, took on Panthers defeated Decatur by scores Bedortha Drain f Only 16 days remain before the* or appointment Lawton earlier in the week and fell WATERVLIET'S BEN HALL...squares off against Hartford^s Justin of 25-9, 25-9 and 25-4, along with Just downstream of Lake Street 615 617 City of Bridgman Daytona 500. by a 56-43 score. Quigno in last Friday's game between the Panthers and the Indians. also downing Marcellus by scores of 250 feet upstream of Railroad N/A 637 City of Bridgman City of New Buffalo 468-7195 125 W. Logan St., Coloma In this game, the Indians fell behind Hall scored 12 points for the Panthers and Quigno 15 points for the 25-16,25-12 and 25-7. Maps available for inspection at City Clerks Office - New Buffalo City Hall, 224 W. Buffalo St, New Buffalo, Between the Friendly & the Pott Office Bridgman City Drain 15-10 after one quarter and trailed Indians in the Panthers' 57-39 win. (Mike Leith photo) Against Decatur, stats for Watervliet Michigan. Confluence of Bedortha Drain 623 627 City of Bridgman included Jamie Hartmann with 22 assists, six points, two aces, three Approx. 1250' upstream of Railroad N/A 644 City of Bridgman Send comments to Jack Kennedy, 224 W. Buffalo St, New Buffalo, Michigan 49117. ipecTa/ormeTT^e; 2001 Chrysler Concord LX... was $11,550 kills, and four digs; Katelyn Bryce CUP SERIES Bridgman Drain Tributary with 12 points, three kills, and seven New Buffalo Township Ml Suclils Hen THIS WEEK ONLY... ^9.8501 Confluence with Bridgman City Drain 630 631 City of Bridgman digs; Kourtney Marvin with one point, one kill, and seven digs; Approx. 370' downstream of Railroad 631 632 City of Bridgman Maps available for inspection at Town Hall - New Buffalo Township, 17425 Red Arrow Hwy, New Buffalo, MONDAY.. 9" PIZZA '1.99 THURS... S4 PITCHERS! 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Play KENO 2094 s M l.'W Shoreham, St. Joseph milesl muffler926-2006 ! Send comments to Lawrence Larson, President, 2862 Garden Ln. W., St. Joseph, Michigan 49085. Video Games 8 TV^ rffu Tanner Creek Confluence with Lake Michigan 584 585 City of Bridgman Kareoke City of St. Joseph & BRAKE SHOPS ee Confluence with Bedortha Drain 610 617 City of Bridgman Pvt. Party Room ^lOO^licicC Maps available for inspection at City of St. Joseph, 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, Michigan. muffias • aauu • necas • nwri - aam stum • sruaait. c* SHAFTS Send comments to Frank Walsh, 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085. Red Arrow Hwy. William & Esseg Drain Chrysler * Dodge * Jeep Watervliet Confluence with Tanner Creek 610 617 City of Bridgman Main St., Watervliet 463-5656 For further information please contact the Map Assistance Center toll free at 1-877-FEMA-MAP Bridgman City Limit 629 630 City of Bridgman 463-ROOK QUICK - DEPENDABLE SERVICE (1-877-336-2627). (2-3 &2-10-05-TCR) I ^•Re 12 Tri-C ll\ Record Februan 3,20005 Tri-City A re a Outdoor News Tri-City Area FISHING REPORT Krbniary 3,2i§9 Tri-City Record Page 13 schools under the School of Choice Winnell, Devm Davis, Huston Paw Paw Lake Almanac Question: Where will you find "Pellet Gun" Krause on July 4, and what will By Theresa Broad hurst Report as of 1/28/05 - This report is coming GORDIE Lakeland offers local schools athletic training expertise option. Harrison, Malt Kiser, John B> l)ela\an Sipes to you a little early this week, due to our annual vacation to Las Vegas. For many of us here in Southwest and injured shoulders, as well as Athletic training is recognized by Historical Trivia he be doing? Answer next *veek. continued from Page 12 If you have any questions, please McCormick, John Parrish, and Leave a warm bed. look ihoughl- Priceless: Measure wealth not by the things you have, but by the things you Keith will be holding down Fishin' Hole 2 while we are away... be gen- Michigan, sports are a part of our working to prevent those injuries by the American Medical Association Who is Saint Pickolos, and where in call Courtney Meyers at 463-3705 or Andrew Saltzman. lessly through the dark before dawn, have for which you would not take money. —Anonymous tle with him while I am away. daily lives. Some of us simply watch taping, bracing and conditioning. as an allied healthcare profession Berrien County can he be found? So flakes compare to nature's best? Amy Garrod at 468-7122. Placing second were Jason Doolen. only to be shaken into wakefulness As I have been driving to the Fishin' Hole 2 jn the early a.m. and see- sports on TV; others play sports ATCs will also often refer their stu- and recommends that certified ath- what do you do when you want to Anyhow, few ski runs have been Josh Galameau, Jamaal Jackson, by a thermometer yelling, "Six ing the below-zero temperatures... I knew ice wasn't far away. Most themselves or have kids who do. dent athletes lo either their primary letic trainers be available in every have a festival? You dream up a harmed for long because of too Justin Johnson, Blake Lucker. Ryan below zero! Six below!" Brrr-r-r-r! local lakes are now frozen and fishable. The low temperatures have been Southwest Michigan That's why Lakeland is com-mitted care physician or an ortho-pedist, high school. theme, like blueberry festival or much snow on top of a manufac- Vitale, Stephen Anderson, Jeff If Americans, way behind the rest of in our favor. to bringing the best possible care in depending on the nature of the "There are about 10 different high glad-peach festival. And what do 0)0)0 ' tured base. Invitational Gopp, and Caleb Hcttig. the world, were using the Celsius Update on the Weather-Bug Forecast... The high through this week will sports-related injuries and working injury. schools in the area in addition to the you do when all the fruits and veg- Snowmobilers get joyful, too, once Placing third were Bryan Sayre, scale, that thermometer would have be in the 20s and 30s, with temperatures in the teens at night. 1 believe wrestling to prevent those injuries. "We are more like sports-injury current eight that currently contract etables in the area are already in the flakes begin falling. Once the Kevin Strong, and Jordan Grenon. been screaming an alarming ice fishing will be here to stay for a while. Stop by Fishin* Hole 2 to see Lakeland Orthopedic Physical specialists," said Dan Tinkey, with Lakeland that would love to use? Folks like to have it represent ground it barely covered, off they go meet results Placing fourth were Andrew Miller "TWENTY-TWO below zero " For raDufio the update on the lakes that are now fishable. Therapy and Lakeland Rehabili- Certified Athletic Trainer, Lakeland have one of our ATCs," stated Dan something from their bailiwick, but into the wild white yonder. Most use and Ryan Nutting. that difference alone, Americans Our first annual ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT will now take place on The Southwest Michigan Invit- tation Center in Niles currently have Orthopedic Physical Therapy. "Each ATC brings a wealth of sometimes you just have to bite the their machines with sense. But some They all wrestled great and gained should be psychologically grateful Saturday, February 5, 2005. Stop by Fishin' Hole 2 for your entry form ational wrestling tournament was seven Certified Athletic trainers "Some people confuse us with per- knowledge to the athletic arena pickle - and voila! You have a festi- insist upon imitating those goofy TV some valuable tournament experi- that Congress has never seen fit to to the tournament. Entry fee is $10 per person. This tournament is open held last Saturday at Lakeshore High (ATCs), which deal specifically in sonal trainers, but that isn't really Even our youngest trainer has eight val - a summer pickle festival. commercials showing the thrill of ence. S to the general public. Prizes will be awarded at 100% payback in Fishin' School, and all Tri-City Area teams enforce the law it passed in 1866, to the art of caring for and preventing what we do. Personal trainers focus years of experience!" That's what happened in Berrien jumping a souped-up snowmobile Great job, Coloma! Hole gift certificates (one for every five entrants). Entry deadline is competed. wit: The use of the metric system is Springs. One of the highlights is the ^GORDON CHARLES off a small cliff. Done enough, it sports-related injuries. They work on strengthening and conditioning, "The services offered by Lake- February 4, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. Watervliet placed ninth, Coloma made legal (but not mandatory) in Pickle Fling. A Number 2 size pick- snowflakes. guarantees a real pain in the tailbone mainly on a contractual basis with while we focus on the prevention land's Certified Athletic trainers arc Snow offers plenty Entry forms are available at Fishin' was 10th, and Hartford was 14th. the United Stales by the Metric Act le is flung as far as the flinger can When snow falls in lakes and - or worse. area high schools caring for their and rehabilitation of injuries." very valuable to our athletes," said Hole 2. Give us a call if you need There was only one champion from football, soccer, basketball and vol- All of Lakeland's athletic trainers Jim Sanford, Athletic Director, of 1866 (Public Law 39-183). This fling. The record for flinging a pick- of fun activities ponds, for example, it helps chill Downhill skiing and snowmobiling more detail. the Tri-City Area as Jesse Martin of law also made it unlawful to refuse le to its splatful end is 297 feet. them quickly so they can freeze have become so expensive, however, leyball teams. are certified by the National Athletic Lakeshore Schools. "They teach our Do you know what's white and Sportsman of the Week: Joe Coloma won at 215 lbs. To subscribe to to trade or deal in metric quantities. There's a pickle sack race and oh, so over. That leads to a parade of ice that many find it a lot more econom- Other sports, including golf, run- Trainers Association, and some arc athletes important strength-training hexagon-shaped, usually shows up Montella of St. Joseph brought in There were two second-place fin- Whichever system you choose, all many other enticing pickle events to fishermen and fish shanties and ical to get outfitted with cross-coun- your hometown ning and a program tailored specifi- dual certified in other allied health- techniques that help develop their by the billions and no two are exact- this 6# 8oz. 26" long Walleye. Joe ishes from our area as Jeremy will agree that this past week has enchant the visitor. snowmobiles. A few daring folks try ski gear. Once that purchase is cally to baseball pitchers, arc also care professions. All must attend 80 skill and avoid injury." ly alike? Sure, it has to be a was ice fishing when he landed this Ashley took second at 145 lbs. from been c-o-l-d and. just to emphasize But Berrien Springs couldn't leave even drive cars over the hard water made it will enable you to go gliding newspaper please becoming an integral part of the pro- hours of continuing education every For more information on the athlet- snowflake. And, at this time of year one! Joe is the first entry on the Coloma and Ben Isbrecht took sec- that cold, one day the temperature the summer pickle fest alone. After and some find how early, too early silently through the winter fairyland gram. three years, provided through cours- ic training program, please contact we here in Michigan can expect to 2005 Big Fish Contest board at ond at 189 lbs. turn to page 7 rose to 25 above (or 8 below all, what do you do in the winter? is! of white without scaring the heck Lakeland's ATCs cover the teams' es and seminars, in order to maintain Lakeland Orthopedic Physical be seeing plenty of them. Fishin Hole 2! Joe will have this Watervliet also had three fourth- Celsius), and it almost felt like Why, you have another one - a Downhill ski resorts go mad with out of the wildlife you encounter. practices and games; providing their certification and keep up with Therapy at (269) 556- 7150 or Some people can't stand the stuff; one mounted by Outback Taxidermy. Way to go, Joe! place finishes in Chris Smith at 112 triage for common injuries such as spring. Christmas Pickle Fest. That's when joy when they see those big white Many years ago, some inventive the latest advancements in health- Lakeland Rehabilitation Center in they flee to the sunny South, then Until next week... tight lines and sinking bobbers. Theresa B... lbs., Ben Eisen at 130 lbs., and Bright sun. clear sky. loads of stars you find a giant dill pickle dressed flakes falling. That translates into soul learned that he could walk on sprained ankles, stretched ligaments care. Niles at (269) 683-6800. : spend the winter reading about it in Kameron Morris at 152 lbs. - crisp and clear. Shucks, could be a up in red hat, white beard, riding in visions of green, as in dollar bills. top of deep snow merely by tying a the newspapers from back home. FISHIN' HOLE 2 lot worse - blizzard, loss of electric- a sleigh, cool as a cucumber, with Many ski areas no longer -take bundle of tree branches to each foot. But most of us put up with it and ity, gas main broken, frozen water his transitory title - Saint Pickolos. chances and make their own snow. 5605 Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma 468-7522 Eventually, that was refined by out- many find a lot of fun as we play in Coloma lines. This old world looks pretty Source: Michigan Curiosities. Burcar & Has anybody yet analyzed such arti- FISHING & HUNTING LICENSES fitting a hardwood frame with Taylor. PI 19-121. Information provided by it... Just look around and you find good. ficial snow to see how those fake HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 8 A.M.-5:30 P.M.; and Sunday, 8 A.M.-3 P.M. rawhide thongs. It proved to be the Paw Paw Lake Association. plenty of reasons to play in those Wrestling Club See GORDIE cont. on Page 13 ddmmiq.ilkxm much lighter and a lot easier to man- age. 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WHY SUFFER ANYMORE? CHIROPRACTIC team stayed undefeated in Lakeland Great job! YEA, COMETS! Muscles Ar Motionfor prompt relief of stomach, gall bladder, Conference play with wins over Clinical Massage Center liver, pancreas, colon, and rectum ailments For more than Just back pain, neck pain and head Cassopolis and Buchanan. Best wishes to the Coloma H.S. Varsity Wrestling aches - although we are good at treating those, tool CFIC The Lady Comets downed Cass by Additional Specializing in RAKESH GUPTA, MD HOME MORTGAGE scores of 25-14,25-14, and 25-17. Team, May you have a safe and winning season! Medical Massage Dr. Andy DeHaven 24- hour answering service Leaders on the stat board for spring soccer y Herbal Medicine Lifestyle Chiropractic Coloma included Hannah Barrett Clinical Nutrition (269) 428-2221 7652 Red Arrow Hwy. 630 E. Napier Ave, Benton Harbor with 13 kills; Ann Balsis with seven signup Feb. 5 You re alwavs winners with us! Honors most private insurance plans. 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Phone 269-621-2522 4/4 years old (as of January 1) Coloma took second place to SALES & SERVICE Edwardsburg at the Berrien Springs To subscribe to the Price includes design layout, black ink, and stock art on a white, tan, Toll free 1-888-840-3718 through 14. An additional boys team Block & White [email protected] is available for age 15. Participants Jr. High Wrestling Tournament on Tri-City Record or gray card stock. Color inks & custom stock extra. 463-3241 or 463-6659 www.trimMedown .com/ccc must live in the Coloma or Friday, January 28. and Color! call 463-NEWS Coloma wrestlers who took the CASE Crt., WATERVLIET Larry Johnson Herbalife Independent Distributor Watervliet School districts or be crown were Luke Faultersack, 463-6397 attending Coloma or Watervliet Randy Wells, Robert White, Scott WB * PtRe 14 Trl-cltv Record Februan 3, 2005 Who was St. Valentine, really? - By Mary Broil Keck third century during the reign of When most people think of Emperor Claudius II. Go Red For Women Valentine's Day, they think of love At that time, the emperor was perse- in the air, candy, and Hallmark cuting Christians for refusing to Friday, February 4 cards. However, there really was a worship the Roman gods. Valentine, man named Valentine. Archaeolo- however, continued to proclaim that gists have unearthed a Roman cata- there is only one true God. M comb and an ancient church dedicat- Valentine's connection to romance Heart disease is the #1 killer ed to Saint Valentine. comes from his support of marriage. Actually, there have been three men Claudius II had also decided that of women in America. Go Red recognized as St. Valentine; all were single men made better soldiers than For Women is the movement to martyrs during the early Christian married men, so he outlawed mar- give women lifesaving powers Church. St. Valentine of Rome is the riage for young couples. Valentine saint most commonly associated recognized the injustice of this law to prevent this disease and with the tradition of St. Valentine's and secretly presided over the cou- have long, healthy futures. Day. He served as a priest in the ples' marriage vows. When news of Valentine's "crimes" reached Claudius, he had Valentine Wear red on February 4 to raise thrown in jail and sentenced to awareness of heart disease in death. While in prison, Valentine contin- Valentine was executed tor his tan women, and encourage women ued to share his Christian faith. on February 14, 270. His relics arc to take charge of their health. Legend has it that he corresponded preserved to this day in the Church with his jailer's daughter, who had of Saint Prexedes in Rome. become a Christian. 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