More headlines inside this issue Nancy Larrson named Woodside Principal by Hartford School Board... Page 5 Habitat for Humanity does deconstruct... Page 7 Bank approves free rent to Coloma Watervliet OVERALL PARADE WINNER...This decorated POTTED POT PLANTS...were truck was the overall winner in Coloma's Lighted St. Area Chamber of Commerce... Page 13 among items seized in a drug Patrick's Day Parade on Friday, March 20. The bust last week. Record reporter truck belongs to Ken Kaszubowski and this is the Successful Watervliet kindergarten program Annette Christie accompanied second year he has won an award for his skillful police on the raid. See Page 6. Irish decorating. The celebration story is on Page 14. a model for other school districts... Page 14 The Newspaper for Coloma - Hartford - Watervliet 463-NEWDrrS [email protected] www.tricityrecord.com

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City of Coloma vetoes 1U11-11111C ^UlCl proposal with approval of reduced Fire Board budget By Christina Glass The joint Fire Board is made up of effective and in what ways. Commissioner Harold Bragg made After months of struggle and two representatives each from the The general concern of the Com- the motion to approve the $315,000 debate, what has proven to be a con- City of Coloma, Coloma Charter mission had to do with budgeting in budget with a part-time Chief. troversial issue with local munici- Township, and Hagar Township. All the light of tough economic times Commissioner Julia Smith second- Compiled by Annette Christie palities was laid to rest at the three municipalities financially sup- and the difficulty of turning back ed it, and the motion was carried by Coloma City Commission meeting port the joint Fire Department that after hiring someone. They asked a roll-call vote. Monday, March 23. Commissioners services the Coloma/Hagar area. that the Fire Board do more research After the meeting, the Mayor con- Wanted sex voted to approve a fire budget that Both townships approved the full- and present them with the costs of firmed that for now, as far as they did not provide for a full-time Fire time Chief position and were pre- full time vs. part time and possibly a are concerned, the discussion about Chief. pared to give their part of the fund- part-time Chief with clerical help. hiring a full-time Fire Chief is over. offender from Several months ago representatives ing, but it is necessary for all three The City also asked that it not be In the midst of all the upheaval con- from the joint North Berrien Fire- municipalities to be in agreement on pressured into making a final deci- cerning the Fire Board, it would ap- Watervliet Rescue Board approached the City, issues such as this. sion until it had set the budget for pear that one of the Coloma repre- asking for approval to look into the The last few Coloma City Commis- the 2009-2010 fiscal year, which sentatives is planning on retiring possibility of hiring a full-time Fire sion meetings have been emotional will begin on April 1. from the Board. arrested Chief. At that time, commissioners and tense as supporters of the full- As the time for budgets to be in Mayor Polashak presented Bill Sel- Michigan State Police, Bridgman said that the Board should go ahead time position presented their cases place drew closer, the North Berrien by as his candidate to replace long- Post, report that Richard Lee- and research the change and write a to the commissioners. They argued Fire-Rescue Board held a special time Board member Bill Moser. George McCallister, who was last job description for the position. that the workload was more than meeting on Tuesday, March 17, to Selby is a transplant to Coloma who reported to live in Watervliet, has Shortly after the new year, howev- enough for a full-time Chief and that work on a new budget to present to moved here to be near his grandchil- been arrested. er, the Commission was advised that the possibility of collecting more the City of Coloma. dren three years ago. The Selbys are It was first re- maybe now was not the best time to money through billings and such After much deliberation, the Fire from Virginia, where Bill served as a ported in the Tri- acquire a full-time Chief. The City was almost guaranteed if someone Board voted to present a budget in- volunteer firefighter for more than City Record in w ithheld its permission to post a job was more focused on the job of col- cluding a full-time Chief with a bot- 45 years. December 2008 listing, which in turn began a cam- lecting it. tom line of $361,000 and a budget The Fire Board also told the City that McCallister paign to try and change their minds. They also brought up issues such as with a bottom line of $315,000 that it had received a draft of the was listed as a safety, prevention, MIOSHA com- including a part-time Chief. This ordinance needed for interstate sex offender ab- pliance, and the stricter standards was reduced from the originally pur- billings from its attorney. sconder. Michi- McCallister Water and being placed on fire equipment by posed budget of $400,000. Fire Board members are going to gan State Police were notified by the the government. They wanted a Almost 25 people were at the work on finalizing it and will hope- Department of Corrections that sewer rates Chief that would help unite the Fire Coloma City Commission meeting fully be able to present at least a McCallister had absconded from Department and focus on running it on Monday night, including several draft to the City commissioners at parole by failing to report an address increased by as a business. Fire Board members, but no com- an April meeting. change after being released from The City agreed that eventually hir- ments concerning the issue were This particular ordinance has been prison. He was convicted in 2006 Coloma City ing a full-time Chief will be a good brought up. Everyone seemed to talked about for quite some time and for Criminal Sexual Conduct and idea but they are concerned that the wait with baited breath as the will need to be approved by the was registered as a sex offender Commission timing of this move was wrong. Commission tensely went about its three municipalities before it is put prior to his release. They sought to find out if having a business. in place. By Christina Glass The Michigan State Police, Fifth full-time Chief would really be cost At the Monday night Coloma City District Fugitive Team, and Michi- Commission meeting held on March Former Webmaster challenges Hartford Commission; gan Department of Corrections 23, the Commission voted in a mar- Parole Absconder Unit have been ginal increase of the City water and asks City to remove unauthorized link from its Website searching for him since the warrant sewer rates. was issued from the Berrien County By Lynn Attila Initially, the City paid a one-time putting the HartfQrdmichigan.com Prosecutor's Office. According to Commissioner Bill Former Webmaster for the City of fee of $1,600 to Genesis Web De- link on the City's Website but said, McCallister was arrested on March Smith, the Paw Paw Lake Waste Hartford, Emma Sefcik, instigated a signs for the creation of the new "I thought it was important to have 19, 2009, by officers from the Water Treatment Plant raised its discussion when she asked the City Webpage. Ultimately, the City will Chamber information put on the Benton Harbor Police Department. rates about two years ago and the Commission to immediately remove be saving $1,800 a year ($150 per Website." Officers of that department ob- City has been absorbing the added the Internet link Hartfordmichi month) because the site mainte- Both Akinwale and Rodney- served him walking on Third Street costs since that time. uan.com from the City's Website at nance will become part of the Isbrecht indicated they would have near Main Street in the City of After a brief public hearing, Com- the regular meeting Monday night, Clerk's regular duties and no extra an issue with the City's use of the Benton Harbor. Officers recognized missioner Bill Smith made the March 23. Sefcik "owns the do- stipends would be paid out. link. McCallister from wanted posters motion to accept the new rates to go main" for the link and said the City Sefcik maintains that "Money was Commissioner Frank Dockter light- into effect with the May 1 billing. issued for his arrest. "did not ask permission to use it." never an issue, as I was told my fee ened the mood when he misspoke, Commissioner Harold Bragg sec- McCallister is being held in the Sefcik came on board wtfh the City was being taken from grant money saying, "We don't drop old horses Berrien County Jail and is charged onded the motion and it was carried. as Webmaster in 2005. She reported from the Well Head Protection ad- just because they get old." The left- with Sex Offenders Registration Act The new rates will be a minimum she had a contract with the City and vertising budget" and "in actuality it handed compliment brought on a violations and on a Department of water and sewer bill of S37.54, an was costing the City nothing." burst of laughter and allowed for an was paid $150 a month to maintain, Corrections detainer. It was reported increase of $5.35 more every two update and make sure the site con- Akinwale disputes this information attitude adjustment among those that he has pled not guilty. months for City residents. Township tinued to be "user friendly." and claims he does not know "where involved in the conversation. Stolen vehicle residents will now have a minimum She said about one year ago the that idea came from." He did point Dockter suggested Akinwale might bill of SI 8.84 every two months, an "City staff made a behind-the- out, "$l,800 a year saved is still a find a place for Sefcik within the recovered in Hartford increase of $1.71. scenes decision" to drop her as its savings for the City, even if it isn't a confines of the City's new Website. Van Buren County Sheriff Dale R. Commissioner Bill Smith had also Webmaster and to "build and main- huge amount." "I hate to see her dropped complete- Gribler reports that deputies were prepared a comparison to make sure tain" its own site. She said, "Neither Akinwale recalls about a year ago ly out of this after the years that she called during the morning hours of that the water rates are in keeping the Commission nor the public were the staff at City Hall, which includes has served." March 21 to the Lawrence post with the standard expense and found made aware of what was gong on." Clerk Rodney-Isbrecht, City Trea- Before moving on. Mayor Ted office in reference to a vehicle that with the rate change 10,000 gal- Unaware that changes were pend- surer Linda Gray, Police Chief Johnson summarized, "I think we stolen from that location. The owner lons of water will cost Coloma resi- ing, Sefcik remarked, "They never Ramon Beltran and Akinwale him- need to find a resolution here... of the vehicle had left the keys in the dents $60.64 every two months. even told me they were doing this. I self, decided changes needed to be however, we did have to look at that car and, upon returning to it, discov- The same amount of water has a saw it on 'Google.'" made to the existing Website. "It $150 a month savings for the City. ered it missing. At the scene, offi- price tag of $87.32 in Watervliet. She reports that the City then resort- needed to be made functional for That was an important considera- cers located a bicycle that may be Commissioner Smith said that the ed to "cutting and pasting my hard us... made simpler... it just wasn't tion." associated with the person involv ed. rate raise should "increase the fund work w ithout my consent" from the user-friendly," he stressed. Chamber of Commerce Deputies during the course of the to keep it solid." He added that he Website they were abandoning onto Akinwale pointed out that Sefcik's questions ownership of investigation were advised from would like to review the fund in six its new site. contract "was year to year" and "we promotional signs Hartford City Police officers that months because of ongoing negotia- She also accused the City of "taking had never promised to go on indefi- The agitated atmosphere that they had located the stolen vehicle tions with Coloma Charter Town- unauthorized photos, logos, and art- nitely." He stressed that Sefcik "has seemed to be taking charge of the off the side of the road in the 61000 ship. He stated that he does not work" from her site and using them never approached me with any ques- evening meeting continued when block of Red Arrow Highway, at anticipate any problems but he "again without permission." One tions or concerns... it's been over a members of the Greater Hartford approximately 8:30. Hartford Police would like to "leave the door ajar." particular logo depicting a heart and year now." He queried, "Why is she Chamber of Commerce challenged found the vehicle still running, in During the meeting, the City also an arrow, according to Sefcik, "was bringing this up at a public forum Manager Akinwale by saying the the drive position, and with damage approved the annual budget for the my own personal design and is now?" He also denied that the City City was holding over $3,000 in to the right front portion of the car's Waste Water Treatment Plant for the being used unlawfully." had taken "anything unauthorized insurance funds that had been paid- fender and windshield. 2009-2010 fiscal year. In the early spring of 2008, Hart- from her Website." out to replace vandalized signs. Anyone with information related to City balances budget for ford City Manager Yemi Akinwale During a phone interview Akinwale The signs showcase the communi- this incident is asked to call the Van next fiscal year told the Commission the City's pointedly said, "For some reason, ty's assortment of businesses and Buren County Sheriffs Office at A public hearing was also held con- Website was going to "be done in- the situation is turning into a person- were strategically placed at key en- (269) 657-3101; Crime Stoppers at cerning the 2009-2010 budget. The house" and that City Clerk Roxann al issue instead of the business issue try points to the City prior to being 1-800-342-7867; or Silent Observer budget was presented as a General Rodney-Isbrecht would be doing the it really is and I will not play that damaged. at 1-866-774-2345. maintenance and updating of the game." CONTINVED OA PAGE 12 site. Clerk Rodney-Isbrecht confessed to CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 2 Tri-City Record March 26, 2009 March 26, 2009 Tri-City Record 3 Letters & Commentary My idem Social Security & you Some things puunthe By Vonda VanTil, Social Security don't change! WHS Decisions About Public Affairs Specialist Spiritual \ . , 1-800-772-1213 The Abrahamic Covenant is an irre- 0 Capitol Class of 2011 End-of-Life Care vocable commitment of God to an Compass by Economic recovery SSI payments, including minor chil- individual, Abraham, and to the event is April 1 Fred Upton dren, are eligible for the payment. Points seeks rummage Hospice at Home is presenting a payments coming for some nation that would come from him. It POSTER CHILD Congressman Anyone who receives benefits or community opportunity to learn and The American Recovery and Rein- is a sure promise of blessing and of who was eligible to receive benefits donations complete an advanced directive, WHO'S FOOLING vestment Act of 2009. which the cursing. March is National during any of the three months prior Found first in Genesis 12:1 -3, it has Dear Editor, legal documents about decisions for WHOM' President signed into law in Febru- By Pastor David C. Helms to enactment (November and Dec- six parts. They are: 1) Abraham Plymouth Congregational Church end-of-life care, from 4:00 to 6:00 Colorectal Cancer ary, provides for a one-time pay- The Watervliet High School Sopho- FRIfNP ember of 2008 and January 2009) ment of S250 to people receiving would originate a great nation; 2) nant, largely due to Biblical illitera- more Class is seeking donations of p.m., on Wednesday, April 1. Awareness Month 2006 CAMPAIGN OF PORK? Social Security and Supplemental will receive the one-time payment God would bless him; 3) God would cy (often also state-sanctioned and all kinds of items in good condition This "Decisions About End-of-Life Every March for the last 10 years MASK OF PROMISES Security Income (SSI) benefits. as long as the address of record is in make Abraham's name great; 4) church-sponsored), has duped peo- for its April 25 rummage. Items may Care" event will be held at South- we come together as a nation to raise The one-time recovery payments one of the 50 states, the District of Abraham would be made a blessing ples into anti-Jewish mentality. be dropped off at the Watervliet west Michigan Home Care Services •s awareness of colorectal cancer, the will go out in May 2009, and all Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. to all the nations of the earth; 5) God Lack of the light of the truth has not High School cafeteria on Friday, located at 6633 Red Arrow Highway third most common form of cancer 6 payments should be received by the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, or would bless those that blessed allowed the people to find the truth- April 24, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. in Coloma. in the United States; and a leading end of May. The payments will be the Northern Mariana Islands. Abraham; and 6) God would curse ful way. Most items will be gratefully ac- For more information, contact Hos- cause of cancer-related deaths, sec- kv sent automatically, meaning no The payments will be made in the those that cursed Abraham. We must be careful that we, as a cepted; however, the students ask pice at Home at (269) 429-7100 or ond only to lung cancer. action is required on the part of the same way that regular monthly pay- Yet anti-Semitism has historically nation, do not fall prey to Satan's that you not bring computers or 1-800-717-3811. The American Cancer Society esti- person receiving benefits. The eco- ments are made. People with direct found many expressions. A continu- tricks, as so many others have. monitors that are more than four mates 148,810 Americans were deposit will receive their payments TAXPAYER nomic recovery payments will be ous litany of inhumanity exists of God's firm promises of blessings to years old or any old encyclopedia diagnosed with colorectal cancer in electronically. Those who receive Join in the Support made separately from a person's state-sanctioned and church-spon- the nations that bless Israel (the sets as these items are not generally A 2008. Approximately 5,150 of those paper checks will receive their pay- regular monthly payments. sored persecution since the Middle name given Jacob when the Cove- sought and are difficult to sell. of Human Life cases were diagnosed here in Michi- ments in the mail. People who All adults who receive Social Sec- Ages. nant was repeated to him), and of A limited amount of storage is gan. receive regular payments through VBCRTL to meet April 8 urity benefits, including disabled Because Satan is opposed to God, curses to the nations that curse Israel available if you must donate your I am a co-sponsor of legislation the Direct Express debit card will Van Buren County Right to Life adult children (but not minor chil- he hates the Jewish people and has have not changed. items prior to the sale. supporting the observ ance of Colo- receive their one-time payments (VBCRTL) exists to provide a wit- dren), are eligible for $250 payment. sought to destroy them and their Things are bad enough. We can't Also, pickup of items is available rectal Cancer Awareness Month, H. through the card. ness about life-threatening issues In addition, all persons who receive national heritage since their ancient have God laughing at us when we for elderly, disabled or corporate CON. RES. 60, because it is critical such as abortion, euthanasia, assist- inception. say "God Bless America." donors only. To arrange for storage that we raise awareness of this dead- ed suicide, and embryonic stem cell A He actually hates all of us; and if he As we approach Easter, those that or pickup, please call Sandy Spauld- ly disease. The sad reality is that j research. \ can use us for his evil purposes, he claim to be "Christian" must not for- ing or Teri Richcreek at 463-4221. while colorectal cancer is the second 9m umvt health for. the little amounts for a special vacation. • dog exhibitions. around here is older and the others grandkids still run for water for her. Township treasuries are expanding with increased tax base; as rural City begin screening. Blood Drive on Saturday are t00 far away on a day't0"day We have always\een stuck in our coffers, like Coloma, are ever stretched thinner by declining tax bases and You are also invited to donate the ^as*s• house because my mom has had a increased costs. Investing in Your Future When 1 was caring for the "Tator cough for 40 years and every little Even as officials of the three units of govemment and the Fire Board were faster than lower-quality ones. gift of life at the Blood Drive on tr n By Charles Stein Tots" and Ben, we had some time kid at one time or another is on yj g to resolve questions, some officials were saying there could be |i Minutel - Saturday. . l ;i 'tn rl'.c Ik .ilthc.nv Investment And because the biggest gains when the TV was on and time when water duty. We had some cute little another player in the mix; the Watervliet Fire Dept. 1 ^ pr-.H.IIn .u Representative usually occur early in market ral- it w as off. We would take walks and giggles over the glasses of water she Watervliet Fire Department isn't in any different straits than the North News Edw ard Jones , lies, you don't want to wait too play in the yard and take naps and so has received from them. One time Berrien Fire-Rescue Dept. Sroxt Community "Miltinc of la\r«linit" long to explore these opportuni- on, but at lunchtime we would the glass had only been used for a The department is run by a Fire Board, staffed by volunteers and part-time Girls Scouts [^HOSPITAL 154 Badt Dr. ties. watch "Little Bear" and it was a little while by the youngster, so it chiefs, and funded by Watervliet City and Charter Township tax dollars; Lansing Coloma Don't overload on a single invest- good time. was OK for Gram. P'us a ^ew dollars more providing some fire protection services to Bain- 468-4153 "International ment. In general, it's not a good Usually after the naps we headed to Since Mom gotten her oxygen, then bridge Township. ik 1% Upgrade Your Portfolio in 2009 idea to have a single stock take up the back yard to play games. Some- the coughing stopped and we all The department has manpower shortages, an equipment wish list, and any Bazaar" It's no secret that 2008 was rough more than five percent of your times it worked and sometimes we were so surprised that she no longer P^5 to expand services and personnel are driven by the liquidity of the By Rep. John Proos 1 Learn About a Common "No Headache on most investors. And 2009 did- portfolio. In recent months, many would just walk. Those days some- coughed... for that is what she has budget. March 28 Migraine. n't get off to a particularly good investors have learned the hard times were long, and when the kids done for 40 years. I am sure she is ^ ^on't see any doubt that someday there will be a fire and rescue depart- A taxing problem solved start, either. Yet there's still plenty way about the dangers of holding Girl Scouts of the Heart of Michi- were not well or out of sorts the days also relieved, but at times it gets ment that encompasses all of northern Berrien County, with fire stations at The transition from the job-killing of time left this year to upgrade too much stock in a single compa- gan Local Chapter w ish to invite the could be really long. sore to wear the hose. the present department locations in the City of Watervliet, the City of Single Business Tax to the Michi- Ocular migraines are some rimes called "rhe your investment portfolio in a way ny - even one that once appeared gan Business Tax was unfortunately silent migraine" because they produce visual public to the annual "International Another time the days got long was Another thing we have all learned Coloma and in Hagar Township. As the north of the County continues to that can help you stay on track to be a "blue chip" firm. And the Bazaar" on Saturday, March 28, in the winter. I can remember sitting from this lady is that getting old is growi there will be a need to add a station somewhere in Bainbridge anything but smooth. Because of the disturbances but no headache. "Ocular mi- graines, also called ophthalmic migraines or eye toward your long-term goals. same principle applies to your from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the on the sofa, watching the snow pile not for sissies. It is hard and it takes Township as well. complexity and timing of some of migraines, can be frightening, bur are usually But what exactly does it mean to employer's stock - if it's offered as the provisions of the new tax, the St. Joseph Catholic School gymnasi- up and wondering if I would even be work each and every day. There are Perhaps soOner will be better than later. harmless," says Rumana Siddiqui, MIX a family "upgrade" your portfolio? Do you an option in your 401(k), don't go necessary forms were not even um, at the comer of Lucinda Lane able to get home that night. days when she can be up and enjoy Perhaps local governments in northern Berrien County should be serious- physician at Stagg Medical Center. "In most have to systematically go through overboard on it. available from the govemment for and M-140 in Waterv liet. I took care of Willy and Karli for all the day has to bring, and there are 'y discussing an office of public safety that encompasses police and fire cases, symptoms clear up within a half-hour and your investments and eliminate all Own a sufficient number of businesses until November 2008. no treatment is necessary." Come, sample foods and crafts most of the time when they were other days when the only comfort is projection for the area. r* / a w,, .M/ those that performed poorly last stocks. How many stocks should from many different countries of the grow ing up. Amy worked at the her bed. On those days I worry more There's probably enough infrastructure in place (buildings and equipment) That's why I was pleased to recent- CVuIar migraines affect women more often than Kumona Siddiqui. Ml) year? Or should you just sell of own to diversify the equity portion ly support legislation to give job world of WAGS. Record five days a week from 9 than when she is up, and when she is to do a start-up service; as needs arise and funding opportunities become men, and symptoms are primarily visual. Those l-'amily Practice any investments that you think are of your portfolio? There's no one providers a break from excessive suffering from this disorder may begin to discern If you have any questions, you may until 5 and those were long, hard up I am there so she does not fall, available, more could be added. risky? right answer for everyone, but to wi state penalties. gradual visual changes, including: contact Margo Moore at (269) 463- hours for all of them as woll. I felt But we still have times when she th Washington handing out stimulus funds, a North Berrien County Neither one of these ideas are really attain proper diversification, office The Michigan House approved 3090 or Cari Fuller at (269) 463- like I was Grandma on patrol; but does fall and we all have to pick her public safety would offer much more "bang for the buck" than • A blind spot that usually affects rhe center ot a person's vision good solutions. In the first place, a you may need to own at least 20 or 3296. then, when Ben came along and Lil' up. smaller units of govemment scrambling for the same cash. House Bill 4496 to stop state penal- • Flashes of light severe bear market such as we've 25 stocks, spread out among all the ties for underpayment of an estimat- Thank you for your continued sup- Gram moved in with us, our load No, getting old is not for the weak Each existing department, police and fire, would start out keeping its pres- experienced tends to drag every- major industry sectors. Of course, en ed tax if the taxpayer paid at least 75 • Zig-zagging patterns, sometimes in the center of the blind spot port of your local Girl Scouts. was somewhat lighter. of heart; but each and every day t personnel and command structure and budget; but the administrative thing down, even quality invest- diversification, by itself, cannot percent of the tax due for the year in • Shimmering spots or "stars" in the vision field And I have to say that the bond be- there are lessons for all of us to functions, purchasing of equipment and long-range planning and grant ments. Furthermore, you can't get guarantee a profit or protect his or her quarterly filing. tween Lil' Gram and Ben has been learn. Some days the lessons are so applications would be done by a professional administrator. "These visual disturbance* are usually painless, and in most cases a rid of all investments that carry against a loss, but it can give you This legislation creates a so-called hard that you stop and think that this Funding for such an office will not work on a volunteer or cost-share basis headache docs nor follow, as in the case of a classic migraine," says some risk - because all invest- more chances for success while TRI-CITY RECORD LLC su "safe harbor" for businesses that seems so unfair and then some days ch as North Berrien Fire-Rescue or the North Berrien EDC groups are. !>. Siddiqui. "During an ocular migraine attack, sufferers may need ments cany some risk. helping reduce the effects of vola- dba Watervliet Record - Coloma Courier - Hartford News make a good-faith effort to pay their to discontinue activities temporarily, such as reading, watching they are so good you feel this could Both are only as good as those willing to contribute are willing to commit, So, instead of taking either of tility on your portfolio. 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Watervliet, MI 49098 television or driving. Ocular migraines usually only affect one eye at go on forever. Both are held hostage each budget year. taxes. If we can't tell them what (269) 463-6397 Fax 463-8329 a rime," Siddiqui continues. "A person may completely lose sight in these two drastic approaches, con- Invest in a range of fixed-income All of us grandmas and grandpas, An office of public safety would have to be funded independently of the they owe, how can we penalize one eye during an attack, but this is tare and vision usually returns sider the following moves: securities. Just as you need to own E-mail to: rewnfo UKsm www.tricitvrecord.com them for not paying? no matter what the kids call you, 'ocal govemment. It could be set up as an independent authority funded by quickly." Review your portfolio objectives. a reasonable amount of stocks, Karl Bayer, Publisher/Editor Amy Loshbough, Business Manager a Similar legislation was also ap- have to start making plans for your long-term public safety millage. Eventually all locally owned equipment Your investment objectives are you should also own a number of Anne Bayer, Advertising Sales Bonnie Bannen, Copy Editor proved by the Senate and, if enacted The exact cause of ocular migraine is unknown, but triggers include care... for no matter how many sur- would be bought out or retired by the authority in favor of ow nership of the based in large part on your risk tol- fixed-income vehicles - perhaps USPS669-340 permit for the Tri-City Record, a weekly newsj certain foods such as chocolate, nuts, shellfish, caffeine and alcohol. »paper geries or facelifts you have you will authority. into law, would be effective for tax with periodical postage paid at Watervliet, Michigan, 490198' . Missing meals, lack of sleep, stress, birth control pills and smoking erance and your stage of life. If 10 to 20, depending on your situa- 0n years beginning after December 31, Postmaster, send address changes to: P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, Ml 49098 still age and then the time comes ly then would police and fire protection services be removed from the can also be contributing factors. these factors have changed, you tion. You can diversify these hold- 2007. that you will need care. I have pressures of annual budget woes of local governments. may need to rebalance your port- ings by purchasing different types Errors... Please notify the Tri-City Record immediately Every dollar state government "It you experience an ocular migraine, talk with your doctor to rule learned how it goes and the care will With work and planning, such a project could be done. our more serious disorders," Dr. Siddiqui suggests. "In most cases, no folio. In fact, it's a good idea to of bonds - corporate, municipal of any errors or omissions in the news or advertising content in takes from Michigan businesses is have to go on for a long time, so try the interests of the present and future safety of our citizens and proper- treatment is necessary. However, if you experience ocular migraines rebalance your holdings at least and Treasury - and certificates of this issue. While the Tri-City Record endeavors to correct any another dollar that can't be used to to plan ahead. ty, it should be done. frequently, your doctor may prescribe medication which can keep errors or omissions that may occur, it cannot be held responsible once a year, no matter what's deposit. To further diversify, buy create jobs. Business owners are ex- them from occurring as often," Dr. Siddiqui concludes. "Your doc- for the same following the publication of the next issue. going on in the markets or in your fixed-income vehicles with vary- periencing a lot of uncertainty tor can also suggest dietary and lifestyle changes which may ward life. ing maturities. Letters to the editor... The Tn-City Record welcomes all letters to regarding this transition, and it is off ocular migraines before they have a chance to disrupt your daily j Increase your portfolio's quality. You can't control the economy or the editor. Letters are subject to editing and will be published at the dis- unfair to penalize them when even activities." Attention, Tri-City Record subscribers... Right now, you can find many the financial markets. But by fol- cretion of the editor. 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I'll continue the fight for relief for ters to the editor is 12 noon, on Tuesday for that week's issue. interruption in the postal delivery of your newspaper. turhances and tome can he serums. If you don't have a doctor, you can ments usually have recovered Take action soon. Michigan's job providers. schedule an afypointinent with Dr Suidu/tti iry calling (269) 621 -4063 ^ If there are any errors on your address, please call (269) 463-6397. 4 Tri-City Record March 26, 2009 Hartford Board hires Larsson as Woodside Principal March 26, 2009 Tri-City Record 5 Tri-City Area History Page Rolling Back The Years By Mary Brost Reck one-semester offerings. News Writ- an excused absence on the 28th for Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By Follow ing an interview process and ing, Latin I, and Fundamentals of • those students who write a one-page wwwww\ As reported in the local newspapers: Coloma Courier, several questions from Board mem- Math will be eliminated to enable summary on their experiences. Hartford Day Spring, and Watervliet Record. PAW PAW LAKE, MICHIGAN. bers, Hartford School Board voted students to take the necessary re- Levstek announced that the April unanimously at its March 19 regular quired classes. 16 Board meeting has been moved «/> NEWS FROM THE COLOMA COURIER U. meeting to hire rz 100 YEARS AGO - 1909 Mrs. Raymond EmhofT, celebrated The American Literature and Bri- to April 23. o Nancy Larsson as £ Miss Minnie Hingst, who is em- her sixth birthday with a party at her tish Literature classes will be re- He also encouraged the community o the Principal of aligned to meet new requirements to come to the High School musical ployed in St. Joseph, is spending a parents' home. Games were played <•- Woodside Ele- and allow all students to obtain production of "Cinderella" on o two-week vacation with her parents and prizes awarded. Each little guest mentary, begin- these credits. The district will also in North Coloma. was given a storybook as a favor. March 27, 28 and 29. s ning in the 2009- O <* offer Algebra II "a" and "b" to meet ex. Mrs. C. VanAllen left Tuesday for 30 YEARS AGO - 1979 s 10 school year. math requirements. o her home at Callender, Iowa, after a Navy Seaman Recruit Michael J. Accepting the Nancy Larsson Pasta Dinner S three-week visit with her mother, Milhalik, son of Joseph and Mary A. The search is on TJ recommendation of a committee of The district will commission the ccr Mrs. Anna Hocker, in Coloma. Milhalik of Riverside Dr., Colom, «/> district staff and administrators, the Michigan Leadership Institute, for fundraiser n Mr. and Mrs. William Moreland has reported for duty aboard the Board chose Larsson, the only inter- the sum of $6,500, to oversee the z= have moved from Bangor and will frigate USS Downe, homeported in nal candidate, for the position. arch for a new Superintendent for March 28 *3 *3 occupy the Furman house vacated San Diego. se C-J Larsson will replace former Princi- Hartford Public Schools. Superin- by Mr. and Mrs. L.R. Wagner. The usual large group of Grand-par- pal Donna Johnson who has decided tendent Dave Levstek has an- for WHS Prom ent visited the Washington elemen- to return to her first love, that of nounced that he will retire as of The WHS Class of 2010 Prom 60 YEARS AGO - 1949' tary building during its annual teaching. Johnson will fill an open- December 31, 2009. Committee is sponsoring a Pasta Otto Bittner, who for 20 years oper- Grandparent's Day celebration ,, DO VOU REMEMBER..."Arnold's Favorite plying the waters of Paw Paw ated a service station a mile west of March 17th. ing for a first-grade teacher at Red 7he comprehensive search process. Dinner prior to the musical this Arrow Elementary. according to Board President Scott weekend, as a fundraiser for this Lake? This postcard is dated 1910. Share your recollections with Alex Gates, Coloma on U.S.-12, this week pur- Submitted by volunteer Barb A Hartford High School graduate. Smith, will gamer the input of com- year's prom. chased the stock of Louis Thurston Abrams at Coloma Public Library. Larsson has taught in the district for rnittees, teachers, staff, students, dinner will be held from 4:00- Wades celebrate 25th wedding anniversary Curator, at the North Berrien Historical Museum, 468-3330. and Gene DeField and has moved from the Coloma Courier newspa- many years. She has served as Ele- m n back into the station. Mr. Bittner pers donated by the Tri-City Record. parents and the community. P - i the Waterv liet High James and Tina Wade of Coloma celebrated their 25lh wedding anniver- ture stories. mentary Curriculum Director for will carry a complete line of acces- Hours: Monday & Friday, 10:00 The new Superintendent will be School cafeteria on Saturday, March sary on Saturday, February 7. The small ceremony and dinner party with All of those heroes and heroines Hartford Public Schools since sories in addition to gasoline and oil. a.m.-5:30p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday hired for a July 1, 2010, start date. 28. family and friends was well-attended. River Journal from the comics became radio char- August 2008. He built the station in 1923 and & Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; The Board named Mike Hallgren as The tickets are S6 per person or James Wade and the former Tina Hutchison were married February 11, acters. And there were others... 'The Putting the "green" on operated it until six years ago. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. interim Superintendent, to cover the three tickets for $15. 1984, in Benton Harbor, Ml. Shadow," "I Love a Mystery," "The Elaine Emhoff, daughter of Mr. and Phone: 468-3431 hold; Hartford to purchase January 1 to June 30 time period. Dinner will include mostaccioli or Their children are James and Danielle Wade of Elkhart, Indiana; and Tyler Hermit's Cave," and even some late standard diesel bus JV cheerleading squad to spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and Wade and fiance Dona-Anne Cheney of St. Paul, Minnesota. in the annals of radio programs. 586 The Wades also have three grandchildren: Mariah, James III, and Keagan. NEWS FROM THE HARTFORD DAY SPRING Follow ing discussion on the options be offered for 2009-10 'k " These included "Richard Diamond, James owns Wade's Dry wall and Tina enjoys being a home health care- 90 YEARS AGO -1919 comedy, will be presented by the of various transportation altema- Athletic Director Dave Janicki told Private Eye," "The Inner Sanctum," giver. tives, the Board approved the pur- the Board of plans to establish addi- "The Shadow." One translated right A new Hartford industry which Hartford high school senior class Good Friday onto TV. That was the incomparable g'ves Promlse of development into Friday, April , under the direction chase of a Bluebird 89-passenger tional cheerleading options for the News from Coloma Public Library; bus for the price of $83,539. Board next school year, besides the present "Gunsmoke." an important one has just been of Mrs. William-Galbreath. Breakfast members had, over the past several competitive cheer team. If there is It started out as a half-hour radio launched by Dr. L.L Conkey and 40 YEARS AGO -1969 Story Hour returns April 1 Davis Monroe Gifford under the title of the Miss Hartford 1969 will be elected weeks, considered the possibility of enough interest, a junior varsity in Hartford show starring William Conrad. Story Hour begins April 1 Unl,ed S,a,es Gas Mach,ne com a from a f,eld of 25 irls in a con,es, purchasing a "green" propane- sideline club will enable more stu- given rise to a cultural phenome- Then someone got the idea to put it P - e Hartford United Methodist Women Coloma Public Library is excited to announce that Story Hour is starting on television. The producers were ny' The>' wl11 manufacture gas at 8 p.m. Saturday at the high school fueled bus but decided to go w ith the dents to participate in the sport, Reading the non... any huge sandwich containing invite you to attend the annual Good again! machines which are designed to gymnasium. Contestants are Linda recommendation of Business Mana- Students of the Round many ingredients is called "a looking for a well-known cowboy o . Friday Breakfast to be held Friday, The first session will be Wednesday, April 1, at 1:00 p.m. Any child 3 Dagwood." A friend of my Mom's actor, and they immediately thought f^rate gas for cooking and for Bulat Reg.na Moore, L.nda Falk- ger Mike Hallgren, due to financial Table hold court Comics April 10, at 9:30 a.m., at Hartford years and older is welcome and invited to attend. farm and vllla e homes A ner Donna Salverson Caro1 Re,n concerns. Advisor RoxAnn Isbrecht reported v „ , . used to call them "Dogwoods'" of John Wayne. When they ap- e - ' - - United Methodist Church. Story Hour is free, and no signup is necessary. No matter where we happen to be ^ ^ Waynt_% ^ ^ shop has been opened in the rooms hart. Merry Newland, Patricia Staf- Hallgren noted that new emission on activities of Students of the Speaker will be Christine Vanland- An adult must accompany all children. ue tr> to ha\e a dailj paper coming. ^ He told them he was so tied up with over the Gifford Blacksmith shop on ford. Janet Thomburg, Ruth Ulrath, standards are expected in the next for humor of some Usuall Round Table, a group of student rep- ingham. "Story Time with Abraham Lincoln" April 14 Somehow it just seems right and *u \ r • filmrnrnmitmpnu-hpmniHn't Hnit Center street, and their first mach- Cornelia Tymke, Christine McFar- few years, which is likely to bring nroner to "r^aH the nmvQ" pvprv dav ^ humor... the perils of growing film commitments, he couldn t do it. . , resentatives who gather input from All women of faith are invited. In honor of the exhibit Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America visiting proper to "read the news" every day. ines will soon be in the process of land, Rachel Beebe, Sue Martin, the costs of standard diesel fuel up... family problems... dating... But he had a friend who would be fellow students and make recom- No reservations are necessary. the North Berrien Historical Museum, Coloma Public Library and the And thus it has been since 1 was a construction. Mary Bmnais, Marilyn Latus, Mar- buses closer to the alternative fuel they are trying to be current. Back in just right for the job... James Amess. mendations to the administration. If you have any questions, please Museum will be hosting a "Story Time with Abraham Lincoln" for all 5- little kid. But 1 must confess my sole . 60 YEARS AGO - 1949 sha Summerhill, Deborah Sanders, models. ,he some of m favori,es were lat guy the Joh became Man The group is planning to undertake call the church office at (269) 621- to 8-year-olds. interest through all those early years ^ >' ™ f' ' Hartford Mother's club met Mon- Sikka Koskinen, Joyce Newnum, Board member Mike Banic noted pure adventure. Dillon, and the rest is history. a service project to clean up the 4103. The program will take place on Tuesday, April 14. at 6:00 p.m., at Coloma was following the adventures of my day night at the home of Mrs. Leo Cathy Shirley, Linda Hallgren, that grants and rebates should be For instance: "Smiling Jack," I mentioned "Big Little Books." courtyard areas at the High School Public Library. favorite characters in the comics. Chaney. Linda McLaughlin, Anita Thomp- considered as options for future bus famous flying adventures; "The These were comic books about four and Middle School to make them Any child 5-S is welcome to attend, when accompanied by an adult. When I compare then to now, I real- Spring made its debut in Hartford son, Shirley Wessendorf and Paggy purchases. "Friends" of Lone Ranger"; "Dick Tracy," crime inches square and perhaps two inch- more usable as the weather im- There w ill be a story and a craft, and "President Lincoln" himself w ill be ize thai daily newspapers have fall- Monday to the tune of the village Mann. High school courses solving with some most horrible es thick. And they continued the . . proves. en upon hard times. People tell me Hartford there! adversaries; "Buck Rogers in the adventures of all of our comic-strip f"e F^men answered four Submitted by Ubranan Stephanie dropped and reorganized Seniors to head to they enjoy our Tri-City Record on a Book Club is looking for members 25th Century." spaceships and ad- characters. As a little kid, one of my alarms be,ween '1:30 ^ and 5 Darnels at Hartford Public Library The Board approved a proposal to weekly basis as much or more than a J Orlando, Florida Public Library The Coloma Public Library Book Club is always looking for new mem- favorites was "Gasoline Alley." This P "1' and P"' ^ 5 8rass flres- The >om m'crofilm coPies 0fthe Har>- reorganize several Hartford High ventures (this hero even had a love Board members unanimously ap- bers! If you would are interested in joining, the club meets every other daily paper... in fact, they get more was about aTiJl with a shock of first call was at the south edge of the ford Day Spring. Hours: Monday & interest... Wilma Deering); "Little School courses to better provide for meeting March 30 Wednesday at the library'. local news, local sports, etc., that village west of the Keeler road. It Wednesday,. 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; proved the senior class trip to Orlan- Orphan Annie"; "Tarzan of the blonde hair, and he was always get- the Michigan Merit" Curriculum re- On Monday, March 30, at 6:30 way. Well, hooray! Karl, Annie, was followed by one at the Fair- Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 10:00- do, Florida, April 24-27. An expect- The next meeting will be Wednesday, April 8, at 6:00 p.m. The book to Apes"; "Terry and the Pirates"; and ting in trouble. My favorite story quirements. p.m., a "Friends of the Library" Amy, and all the rest... we are all grounds, one on Olds Ave. and one 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday, 10:00 ed 40 students out of 65 eligible are read before then is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by "Steve Canyon." about him was the time he built a The Residential Maintenance and meeting will be held at Hartford tilling a very real need! just west of Pleasant St. a.m.-2:00 p.m. planning to participate. Mark Haddon. These last tw o w ere the brain chil- boat... about the size of a row boat; it Basic Woods Technology classes Public Library. But 1 was talking about daily "Going on Seventeen," a three-act Phone: 621-3408 Due to the late return of the students Copies are available for checkout at the library. dren of a gifted cartoonist, Milton had a sail and everything. will move from yearlong courses to ^ The public is welcome. papers... and I had to confess my April the Board also approved Call the library and ask for Margo if you are interested in signing up for CanitT. "Terrv..." started wav back He launched it and wanted to paint long relationship with them was be- the club! in the 1930s and morphed into a the name on the hull... the "1 Sw' m!" NEWS FROM THE WATERVLIET RECORD cause of the comics! 1 have been beautifully draw n strip full of strong But he was in the boat, leaning over, 90 YEARS AGO - 1919 Mrs. Frank Brule was accepted w ith addicted to the "funny papers," ever heroes, flying, and exotic back- and painted it upside down... so it F.F. Smith & Son have closed a deal regret during the meeting. since I was a little kid. And that is Focus on grounds in Asia. From those adven- became the "Wimsi." After launch- for the purchase of the Godfrey can- The Boston Store advertises getting to be so long ago... 1 now tures even comes a- stereotype, ing, he got out into the river and ning factory property. They intend Cheerios for 15 cents a box. Manor Great News for have a real perspective on the whole Fitness "Dragon Lady!" She was a femme floated away, clear down to the to move their cider mill and sor- House Coffee for 49 cents a pound, business. Bv Ann DeHavcn fatale in the strip, gorgeous and full ocean and out to sea. He was lost ghum plant to this site. and ladies' shoes for $4.95. Over the years 1 have noticed an -pL u„., of evil. This name is applied even until finally picked up by a passing From the number of instructions 30 YEARS AGO - 1979 ominous trend. i ne comics na\e0 ^ n.-u juluiij 1 t0 one t e em n ne Berrien County Residents! changed. They used to chronicle ^ ^ ' i i P^rsua- treignter and brought back to land, sent out by various organizations to Kathleen Lawton, daughter of Mr. Metabolism - Rev it up! sion who dominates men and lacks This was pretty dramatic stuff for a tell the new women voters how to and Mrs. George Lawlon, has been hair-raising adventures of people 1 Metabolism is defined as all the physical and chemical processes within the humane cared about 1 can hardly remember impulses. Almost forgot little kid. mark their ballots, one would think named Valedictorian of the Class of j body that create and use energy. The higher your metabolism, the more ener- • one t Brenda Starr IRAs or CD rates low? some of the famous strips... "The ' ' ' ^ reporter." Such adventures could hold an that the right of franchise had been 1979 at Watervliet High School. gy (calories) your body will use (bum). Gumps" "Toonerville Trolley" Chief Accountant reminded me imaginative child enthralled... no extended to a part of the population Lisa Sheffer, daughter of Dr. and To lose weight you need to eat less and exercise more, and there are several 0 th s "Tillie the Toiler" etc Look them f i heroine... being one of her wonder we anxiously awaited our who lack ordinary intelligence. Mrs. Bryan Sheffer, has been named things you can do each day to help speed up your metabolism: You can do better! childhood favorites. Dad bringing home the Sunday Many of the new voters very proper- the Salutatorian. up... they were famous in their day. I Eat breakfast. When you wake up. it has been 7 hours or more since your last These comic strips were part of a paper, so we could spread it out on ly resent this assumption. North and South Elementary Title I One of the few surviving right meal and your body needs fuel in the morning. You wouldn't take off on a trip We ofter an alternative with an effective annual vield of three-pronged commercial thrust at the floor. Then we were away to teachers Sue Semple and Elaine down to present time is "The Bum- to California and only put one gallon of gas in your car and expect it to get steads." Originally that was about little kids. The other two were radio lands of adventure. Not much like 60 YEARS AGO - 1949 Nash, and Coordinator of Compen- I there, would you? Don't give your body, a machine more complex than your' Flexible Premium serials and "Big Little Books." the comic strips of today that we From having next to no water for satory Education Martha Buchholz, Blondie and two suitors. They both car, just a cup of coffee or nothing at all and expect it to get you through the When we were kids, my folks would read in our storybook towns along the past several weeks the city of gave a presentation at the Michigan wanted to marry her... after agoniz- morning. You've heard it before - if you eat breakfast you will probably eat less Deferred Annuity let my sister, Wilma, and me take a the Paw Paw River! ing years, she chose Dagwood... and Watervliet, through the sinking of a Reading Association Convention throughout the day. to this dav their family adventures ,ra> w,,h our dinni:r inl" ^ liv'ng To subscribe to the test well in the Allen subdivision, held March 19-20 at Grand Rapids, I Eat small meals throughout the day. For example, if you eat 1,500 calories per continue to amuse us. room. We would sit on the floor and Tri-City Record, see the form now finds that it will have an ample Their presentation was titled "Meet- day, break it up into 5 small meals of 300 calories each every 3 hours. Eating (as of03-09} Dag wood's famous appetite has eat while we "watched" the radio at the bottom of this page! supply of water for the community ing Your Learner's Needs in a Title I smaller meals spread throughout the day will keep your blood sugar levels sta- and listened to our favorite adven- with a margin sufficiently wide to Program." ble and can help eliminate cravings and crashes. Do you know how many calo- establish a duck pond on the side if Submitted by Sara Duris from files ries you eat each day? If not, record everything you eat in a food journal for a • Interest compounded tax-deferred Handyman the city fathers so decree. The new at Watervliet District Library from week to give you an idea. You will probably be surprised at the amount! • Guaranteed never to fall below 3"o well could produce 1200 gallons per the Watervliet Record newspapers Business Insurance. Drink more water. If you feel like you are retaining water, it is probably because • Surrender charges may apply for early withdrawal minute. donated by the Tri-City Record. you are not drinking enough water. Try replacing one pop or coffee each day Service At the regular monthly meeting of Hours: Monday, 1:00-8:00 p.m.; • From Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan It's Not with 20 ounces of water to start with, and gradually add more. As far as how No lob too small the Watervliet Library Board last Tuesday, 1:00-5:00 p.m.; Wednes- • much water you should drink every day. I've seen anything from your body #LP119 (9-98) Wednesday afternoon at the City day, 10:00 a m-8:00 p.m.; Thurs- weight multiplied by .30 to .55. I think somewhere in the middle of those num- Just About George Rose 468-5742 Hall, Mrs. Grace M. Sterner, librari- day. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Friday, bers is a good number to strive for. Your body's tissues are mostly water, so High Interest and a the Bricks, Cell # (269) 206-6510 an, reported that 186 books had been 1:00-5:00p.m.; and Saturday. 10:00 don't skimp on this important beverage! P.O. Box 991, Coloma, MI 49038 loaned during the month of Febru- a.m.-2:00p.m. Drink green tea with EGCG. If you don't like water, try green tea - it adds a Lifetime Retirement Income. W >- Mortar & E-mail: musketeers2(&sbc}>iobal.net ary. The resignation of librarian Phone: 463-6382 ' mild flavor and is great hot or cold. Green tea may help you lose weight, and Inventory... | even if it doesn't, it isn't bad for you - as long as you don't add sugar. * t These are just a few tips to help boost your metabolism. Pick one or more and start incorporating them into your lifestyle. 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VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card The Better Idea in Women's GymsT 323 N. Main St., Watervliet Watervliet Card # Expiration date 7139 Red Arrow Hwy., Coloma, MI 49038 463-6773 463-3364 contoursexpress.com/colomami 269-463-8910 Phone number 6 Tri-City Record March 26, 2009 gational Church in Watervliet, with Rose loved her family, her Catholic Search warrant." That is just what March 26, 2009 Tri-City Record 7 Pastor David Helms officiating. faith, friends in the Altar and Ro- one of the residents of a home Habitat for Humanity moves to theTri-Citv Area Tri-City Area Obituaries Burial followed in Watervliet Ceme- sary Society, and traveling. She was located at 5568 Paw Paw Lake tery, with the Coloma American thankful for the education her chil- Road, #A, heard around 5:30 p.m. MARY ANNE C OLLINS husband. Harold F. ("Bud") Hunt; "Deconstruct" provides materials for new homes Legion honoring George with Mili- dren received at St. Joseph's Cath- on Wednesday, March 18. Mary Anne's life began January 21, her parents, Merw in and Dora Dis- By Lynn Attila als" and "wanted to give back" to V-Junction, the brainchild of Renae tary Rites. Memorials may be made olic Elementary School. The knock at the door was fol- 1940. in Benton Harbor, Ml. She has brow; and sisters Mabel and Mary Harbor Habitat for Humanity, a his community. Cosgrow and Samantha Reyes, "is a in Mr. Shane's memory to Plymouth Surv ivors include: her four chil- lowed by the procedures and proto- spent her lifetime in the area. Mary. Lou. Christian ministry known for pro- Piehl recalled that he had "always cooperative of young professionals Congregational Church. dren; 10 grandchildren; and 11 col of a drug bust. The only one Anne worked in health eare as a Services will be held at Hutchins viding affordable, quality housing in heard good things about Habitat and volunteering to try to make a differ- great-grandchildren. She was pre- home that night, Sunnie Nicole home earetaker and enjoyed playing Funeral Home, 209 S. Main Street, economically depressed communi- Jimmy Carter" and wanted to also ence in the community." EUNICE ELAINE WOODRUFF ceded in death by: her husband, Criscenti, 21, was handcuffed while bingo and going to the Blue Chip. Watervliet, Ml. on Friday, March ties, moved from its Benton Harbor do something to help this "valuable The women, new to Berrien Coun- Elaine Woodruff, loving wife, Raymond Manes; and three pre- members of the Berrien County Mary Anne Collins died Monday, 27, with a wake from 3:00-9:00 base into the Tri-City Area on Feb- organization" out. ty, wanted to "meet people and help mother and grandmother, died cious infants. Sheriff's Department Narcotics March 23, 2009. at Bronson Meth- p.m.; and the funeral will be Satur- ruary 21 when a team of volunteers Harbor Habitat for Humanity Re- out in the community." Tuesday, March 24, 2009, in Lan- She will always be remembered for Unit searched the home she resides odist Hospital in Kalamazoo. day at 11:00 a.m.. In lieu of flow- came to Coloma for a "deconstmct." store, located at 2302 Plaza Drive in The organization is affiliated with sing, Ml, at the age of 85. her wonderful Christmas cookies in. Her loving family includes: two ers, Patty requested donations be Long-time Coloma resident John Benton Harbor, offers new and gen- the Volunteer Center of Southwest Elaine was bom December 19, and pizza. The search, which involves the daughters - Victoria Geno of Eau given to The Grace Place for Chil- Piehl donated a dilapidated structure tly used building materials, appli- Michigan and spans the total of 1923, in St. Joseph, Michigan, the labor of several officers, entails Claire and Denise Jackson of Hart- dren and Family, 4300 21st Avenue Death Notices on his East Becht Road property to ances, fumiture and some specialty Berrien County. Boasting 50+ mem- daughter of Her-| going from room to room searching ford; six grandchildren; and 11 SW, Naples, FL 34116; or The the organization. A team of volun- items for sale at a huge discount to bers, V-Junction members channel man and Ruth Clarence Latislaw, 94, of Bain- fumiture, cupboards, drawers and great-grandchildren. Salvation Army, 232 Michigan teers along with Building Site the general public. their desire "to network and form (Karstens) Belke.l bridge Township, Ml, died Friday, anywhere else possible drugs could Mary Anne's husband. Thomas; and Street, Benton Harbor. Ml 49022. SupervisorTedAttila, himself a life- "Prices offered will beat anything friendships" into numerous helpful She was a 1941 March 20, 2009, at his home. Dey- be found. HARBOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY...has moved its Benton her parents, Kenny and Ruby long Tri-City Area resident, con- available at the normal retail level," community service projects graduate of St.I Florin Chapel, Florin Funeral In this case, officers found approx- Harbor-based operation to Coloma for a "deconstruct project" on (Watts) Price, preceded her in death. SANDRA JEAN McCABE verged on the property during a reports Ernie Wilson, Director of throughout the year. Joseph High Service, St. Joseph. imately S800 worth of marijuana February 21. Members of the volunteer organization, V-Junction, Her body has has been cremated Sandra Jean McCabe, 61, of Water- snowy Saturday to remove and sal- Restore Operations. He said, "The Those interested in learning more Kirk Rose, 47, of Coloma, MI, r School and attend- and a growing operation containing joined forces with Building Site Supervisor Ted Attila for the Tri-City and there will be no funeral sen ices. vliet. passed away 1 vage as much of the building as pos- average deconstruct will yield be- about V-Junction may e-mail to ed the Congrega- died Friday, March 20, 2009, at his five marijuana plants, which would Area project. Pictured are: (back row, from the left) Kevin Kalchik, Hutchins Funeral Home in Water- Saturday, March sible. tween $5,000 to $10,000 in resal- Viunctionl .gmail.com. tional Church in St. Joseph. After, home. Duffield & Pastrick Family have an estimated street value of Aaron Krager, Andrew Morrison, Emilie Fiskars, Matt Deitrich, Jeff vliet assisted Mary Anne's family 21, 2009, at home. Almost every aspect of the building able materials for the Habitat pro- Restore Director Wilson pointed graduation, she went to work as sec- Funeral Home and Cremation $1,000 each if they would have Calderwood; (middle row, from the left) Jake Wrohel, Ashley Zelvis, with the arrangements. Sandra was bom was removed. It was then to be sold gram." out that even though Harbor Habitat retary of the St. Joseph Chamber of Services, Coloma. been allowed to reach maturity. In in Benton Harbor at Harbor Habitat for Humanity Besides removing all aspects of the for HumM7ty"ir^ic^l7ba^ed Tn ^nelle Johnson, Matt Lawson; (in front, from the left) Supervisor Ted Commerce. Larry Lee Thomas, 56, of Hart- addition, numerous pieces of evi- PATTY I). HUNT on December 6, Restore. Items such as woodwork, building for sale at the store, the the Benton Harbor area, it does Attila, and property owner John P.ehl. (Lynn Attila photo) Elaine was a graceful woman w ith a ford, MI, died Saturday, March 21, dence of illegal narcotic trafficking Dec. 12, 1932-March 22, 2009 1947, to Charles bathroom fixtures, hardware, cabi- deconstruct team will remove all expand out into all of Berrien Coun- great sense of style. She loved to 2009, at Kairos Dwelling in Kala- and illegal narcotic activity were Patty was born and raised in and Betty (Wells) nets, closet doors, etc., were sal- recyclable materials such a alu- ty and parts of Van Buren and Cass PerforntanceS are March 27-29 garden and took great pleasure in mazoo. Calvin Funeral Home, Hart- located and seized. All of the items Watervliet, MI. In -T Butler. She was a member of vaged and donated to the senice or- minum siding and sell those items to counties when performing decon- watching the birds, deer and other ford. were recorded and properly her adult life. Patty Coloma General Baptist Church and ganization. "scrappers." structs. "Cinderella" at HHS this weekend wildlife in the beautiful yard she Daniel Dallas Davis Jr., 99, of removed from the scene, as these lived in the Chica- enjoyed her fellowship there. Piehl said he had owned the Colo- All profits go to benefit Harbor Last summer the sen ice organiza- created, along with her husband, Hartford, Ml, died Monday, March experienced officers have done so Hartford High School will present "Cinderella," by Rogers & Hammer- go, 1L, area; Union She is survived by: her children, ma property for about 10 years and Habitat for Humanity's programs, tion performed a deconstruct on a ^ * Jim, at their "River House" on the 23, 2009, at South Haven Nursing many times. stein, on Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28, at 7:00 p.m.; and at 3:00 City and Richland, \ David (Kelly) Cowgill of Kalama- had considered "rehabbing" the Wilson stressed. Paw Paw Lake property, again locat- banks of the Grand River. Elaine's and Rehabilitation Center. Calvin Officers seized several pieces of p.m. on Sunday, March 29, in the HHS Auditorium at 121 School Street in Ml; and Naples, zoo and Camrea (Richard) Irwin of aged building that sits next door to "The heart of Harbor Habitat for ed in Coloma. home \>as her palace, which she Funeral Home, Hartford. electronics equipment that were Hartford. FL. She currently Sodus; her brother, Dennis (Donna) his more newly constructed home. Humanity is the volunteer," stressed Harbor Habitat for Humanity Re- adomed with her Depression glass Tessie Golomb, 88, of Coloma, Tickets are $7 for adults; $5 for children and senior citizens. taken under the state of Michigan's He said that he had found the costs Supenisor Attila. "Without volun- store is open Tuesday through Sat- has a home on Paw t B Ut er 0 au a re anc u ' ^ ^ ' ' ^ ^ and hatpin collections and pictures MI, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009, Civil Forfeiture Law. The law Paw Lake. involved in renovating "to be rather teers, the lifeblood of the organiza- urday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. C |,| ^ i 30 e 0^" of grandchildren. Her grandchildren at home. Davidson Chapel, Florin allows for the seizure of items that prohibitive." tion. Habitat would not exist." POPULAR BAND Patty was a long-time member of rwin 311 tuo reat ^ ™ if ' g " were for her a very special source of Funeral Service, Coloma. are used in or derived from certain the Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club and grandchildren. He had spent a good part of his life- For this particular "wintery labor of joy. prohibited activities, in this case Watervliet First United Methodist churches of She was preceded in death by her time dealing with "the building love," a newly formed senice or- Surv iving are: her husband of 58 drug trafficking activity. St. Joseph. Ml. and in Naples. She husband, Ronnie. trades industry" and totally under- ganization known as V-Junction District Library years, James C. Woodruff; daughter Citizen complaints prompted the stood "the value of building materi- tumed out to help. WYSIWYG was a registered nurse, with her de- Funeral sen ices were held at 1:00 (What You 8m Is What you Got) Karen (Kenneth) Stock of DeWitt, POLICE two-week-long investigation into gree from Mercy Hospital in Benton p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, at news Ml; son James C. (Deborah) Wood- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 suspected illegal narcotic sales tak- Harbor, Ml. Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau March 16 marked the end of a suc- ruff 111 of Grand Ledge, Ml; her ing place from the residence, which FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY Patty loved her family w ith deep in- Claire. Friends called at the funeral cessful Adult Winter Reading grandehildren - Adam Tury, Jessica Running a red light led to the execution of the search Program built on the theme of "Pop tent and caring guidance. She was home from 11:00 a.m. to the time of . Woodruff, Joseph Stock, Michael results in a ticket warrant. Ojjen a Good Book.' always there to talk and give a hug. service. Following the service, e following were winners of the 9 p.m., March 27, internment was in Shanuhai Ceme- Balcom, Jonna Uason) Munschy, Watervliet City Police Officer Hen- Officers from the Coloma Town- She loved to be near water - but not nment was in ShanghShanghaa i cme Todd Tuiy Kelly (Shane) Eddy and ^ Burrows a vehicie for "Popcorn and a Movie" weekly pri- ship Police Department and Berrien o in it! Cooking food and making tery. zes, which included a Loma Theatre at Rookies Bar & Grill Kyle Corcoran; great-granddaughter disregarding the red light at Main County Sheriff's Department Road fudge made her happy. popcom bucket full of movie candy Ava Jean Eddy; and one brother, ancj ^ Joseph streets in Watervliet. Patrol assisted with the begin- Patty had a laugh and a shout that GEORGE W. SHANE and a movie pass: Arlene Wegenka, on Red Arrow Hwy., Watervliet Richard (Mary) Belke of St. Joseph. /^n investigation disclosed that the ning of the search and the eventual could be heard and recognized from George Shane, Major USAFR, Carolyn Mach, Brenda Kinchen, Elaine was preceded in death by her driver, Jordon Michael Smith of across the room or down the street. |^|j Retired, passed away Michelle Hartman, Kristina Peek, Something for everyone... parents and two brothers, Jerome Bang0r< was operating the vehicle CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 She loved people and was loved by Wednesday, March 18, CMS CLASSROOM CHAMPIONS...were: (front row, from the left) and Deb Whitney. and Russell. wjt|1 a SUSpen(ied license. all who knew her. She touched the 2009, after a brief stay at The Michaela Garner, Becka Plitt, Kevin Clark, Emily Moody, Sydney Joan Harris was the grand-prize classic rock, country & pop Visitation will be held from 5:00 was issued a ticket for disre- lives of so many and enjoyed each Willows in St. Jo- Miller, Anthony Puma, Eric Gorzynski, Courtney Kroschel. T>Ier Ble- winner of "Dinner and a Movie," until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27, gar(iing the red light and for driving Wanted and every one of them. Life was seph, Michigan. vins, Alexis Kroschel; (back row, from the left) Troy SLnpson and which included movie passes to All Ages Welcome! at Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 West wi^ a suspended license, second truly enjoyed to the fullest by this George's life be- Photos and information about peo- Robert Fellows. (Contributed photo) Celebration Cinema and a gift card Saginaw, Lansing. Graveside Ser- 0ffense> He posted bond and was $5.00 cover special woman, all the while keep- gan June 3, 1923, ple from the area w ho are wanted on to Applebee's. vices will be held Saturday, March released ••••••• ••••••• ing that special twinkle in her eyes. in Manistique, .•> M » ^ • 4- . outstanding warrants for various 28, at 1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Ceme- A book full wmmmmmm Patty's loving family includes: her Michigan. His alleged fejpij^s are listed below. tery in Lansing. In lieu of-flowers, Fire Report . Attention! „ husband, Jim Merrifield; her chil- family moved to This information was provided by contributions n^y be made to the Compiled by Annette Christie of winners dren - Theo and John Figliulo, Bainbridge Town- the Berrien County Sheriff's m Watervliet Charter Township Capital Area Humane Society in Watervliet Fire Harold and Vivian Hunt, Lynda ship when he was 12. His parents, Department and Crime Stoppers. Submitted by Robert Fellows, memory of Elaine. Hunt and husband Norm h ey, Mary Tracy and Helen (Pratt) Shane, were Department Michaela Garner, and Becka Plitt Alice and Rich Wigboldy, Heidi and fruit farmers and operated Shane Chief Scott Richcreek Monique Nicole Morris is wanted Coloma Middle School held its an- ROSE MARIE MATTES Bill Clark, Lee Anne Merrifield and Florist outside of Watervliet. St. Patrick's Day found the Water- on a felony warrant nual "Reading Challenge" Wednes- Rose Marie Mattes, 99, mother of John Jones; her 12 grandchildren - Mr. Shane graduated from Water- vliet Fire Department assisting the for larceny from a day, February 25, 2009. The fifth- Joseph, Rose Mary, Mary Anne and Ellen, Anne. Theresa and Jack Fig- vliet High School and served as a North Berrien Fire-Rescue Depart- building. Her last graders at Coloma Middle School Donna, passed away Tuesday, Do you own a Kirby, liulo, Mathew, Michael. Danny and bomber pilot in World War II. ment at a woods fire on M-63. known address is read The True Confusions of March 24, 2009, at Countryside Tri Star, Electrolux, Lauren Hunt, Brianna Baylis, and During his cadet training, George Later in the day, the department in Benton Harbor. • Charlotte Dovle by Avi. Nursing Centre in South Haven. Morgan, Brooke and Adam Wig- met Constance Stanley from Water- assisted North Berrien again in the Filter Queen, Rainbow, After reading the book, the five lan- Mass of Christian Burial will be boldy; and her siblings - Margaret ville, Maine. After the war ended, area of Carmody Road and Friday Oreck, Hoover, Eureka, guage arts classes practiced quiz- celebrated Friday, March 27, at Burton. Harold Disbrow, and Bill they came to Michigan where Road for a field fire. Lawrence James Pryor is wanted Central Vac or zing each other and had a classroom Leaf 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Fizzell. George built a business, Shane On March 20, the department was on a felony w arrant I competition. The winners of each Church in Watenliet, MI. Burial other vacuum cleaner? She was preceded in death by: her Orehard Supplies and Arctic Cat placed on standby to possibly assist for aggravated as- classroom received a pizza party will follow in St. Joseph's Catholic Snowmobiles, w ith his brother, Phil. the Hartford Fire Department with a sault and a criminal Our fully stocked store and were promoted to the finals. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, dona- George was active in many organi- large house fire in Hartford Town- bench w arrant for a The finals were tough! They were tions may be made to the school at has all your parts, bags, zations, including Plymouth Con- ship. probation viola- so tough that two teams tied! Pick-up 188 Lucinda Lane, Watenliet, Ml belts, shampoos gregational Church, Michigan Pesti- tion. His last Waiting for the teachers to decide 49098. and expert repair. cide Association, International Fruit known address is the tiebreaker question seemed like Rose was bom in DuQuoin, Illinois, Behind the scenes Tree Association, Michigan Horti- in Benton Harbor. New vacuums and central the longest five minutes of the quiz- on August 28, 1909, to Joseph and Monday. March 30. 2009 only cultural Society, SW Feldman's zers' lives! Hutchins Funeral Home Frances Giannone Cassela. She was of a drug bust in vacuums in stock. Association, American Legion, Larry Charles Pierce is wanted on After the tiebreaker question, they 209 S. Main St., WatervMel proud of her Italian heritage but Deposit your leaves within 3 feet of the roadside and we will Toastmasters, and Scoutmaster for Coloma Township a felony warrant Bill's Vacuum announced the winners of the com- 463-3811 more so to be a first-generation troops 106 and 696. He was also a for a sex offender petition: Becka Plitt, Michaela United States citizen. It is the sound that no lawbreaker Cleaner Store pick them up. Do not bag them. No branches or other debris. member of the Watervliet School registration viola- 120 South Front St. Gamer, and Robert Fellows. They COURTEOUS SERVICE IN Rose Marie married Raymond wants to hear - a knock at the door Board for 25 years, also sen ing as tion. His last Dowagiac, Ml 49047 all received a certificate and a For more information call 463-5113. •A DIGNIFIED MANNER Mattes in Chicago, Illinois. In 1948, and the announcement: "Police! School Board President; and he was known address is medal. they moved their family to Coloma, 269- 782- 9786 ROLAND T HUTCHINS. Director on the Bainbridge Township Zoning in Niles. ML Rose was employed in the fam- In loving memory of Board. ily business and at the Coloma A retired Major USAFR and WW 11 Venessa Garcia, 1 News Agency. B-24 pilot, George was awarded the Gregory Aaron James is wanted i Subscribe to the It's hard to believe almost a year Silver Beaver Award from the Boy has gone by since you left us. on a felony warrant Your Health Scouts of America. Tri-City Record... see the We miss and love you very for possession of CALVIN FUNERAL HOME vV ' ' / / sy George's loving family includes: subscription form much Your analogues. His last 8 E. Main St.. Hartford is Our Number One Priority his wife, Constance (Stanley) on Page 4. death has known address is 6214101 Shane; two sons - Bill (Gretchen changed all of in New Buffalo. I Iclping you stay healthy and strong ts not just a joh to us - irs our mission. Thar's win we've Anderson) Shane of Niles and our lives. teamed up with loeal I larding's ItkikIIv Markets to utter tree blood pressure checks. I ligh hloud Michael (Amy) Shane of Littleton, There is not a pressure is a serious health condition that can lead to a stroke, heart attack or kidney tailure. So CO; five daughters - Elaine (Jim) DUFFIELD minute, hour take charge of your health! 1 lave your Nood pressure checked at a screening event listed below. LEONARD FUNERAL HOME Flore of Williamston, Ml, Audrey or day that 222 E. St. Joatph. Lawranc# (Tom) DeVault of Kalamazoo, goes by that 674 8131 & PASTRICK Krec Blood Pressure Checks arc held monthly at these 1 larding's Friendly Market locinons: Loretta Shane of Alachua. FL, you are not in our thoughts and FAMILY FUNERAL Bangor Harding's Friendly Market - Isi Wednesday of the Month, iOam - Noon Virginia Shane of Gainesville, FL, prayers. You will forever be in HOME and Diane (Jeffrey) Schuldt of our hearts and our thoughts until Watervliet Harding's Friendly Market - 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 10am - Noon & CREMATION SERVICES FLORIN Sherrill, NY; 16 grandchildren; a we sec you again On Sunday, 7517 Red Arrow Hwy Hartford Harding's Market - 3rd Tuesday of the Month, 10am - Noon FUNERAL SERVICE brother, Robert (LouAnn) Shane of March 28th friends and family Watervliel DAVIDSON CHAPEL Berrien Springs; two sisters - Julia Setting a arc welcome join us at the crash (269) 463-3195 Coloma Harding's Friendly Market - 4th Tuesday of the Month, 10am - Noon Z49 E. Center St, Coioma (Don) Engle of Carmel, IN, and New Standard site for a candle light memorial Worship 9:30 & 11:00 AM. 468-3181 Man Dorr of Law rence. In Funeral Service in Venessa s memory. The Quality. Caring. Convenient. 1 le was preceded in death by his par- memorial will begin at 5:00pm. Sunday School and Adult ents, Tracy and Helen (Pratt) Shane. if you should have Bible Fellowship 9:30 A.M. Friends visited with George's fami- 6548 PAW PAW AVENUE any questions please call ly on Friday. March 20, from 6:00 to COLOMA, Ml 49038 Diana Garcia at 269-621-5119. Children's Church and Adult 400 Medical P.irk Drive 468-6000 ( ( 8:00 p.m., at Hutchins Funeral Love, Watervliet, Ml 4 )() )H SrtHJMf Staadardi lor Kxcflknfr Bible Fellowship 11 00 A.M. l la l>rW«itoaal C*r»" Home in Watenliet. Funeral sen ic- ACROSS FROM Mom. Dad. Bobby, Dcidra. Community (26>) 403-3111 HARDINGS AND RITE AID www midwayministries.org communityhospitaKvatervlict.com A Golden Rule Home es were held Saturday, March 21, at Aaron and Anthony 1:00 p.m., at Plymouth Congre- www duffieldpastrick.com

% S Tri-City Record March 26, 2009 March 26, 2009 Tri-City Record 9 Calendar & Entertainment Movie Guide ! "Kute Kids"... Tri-City Area Sports News NOW SHOWING I THESE "KUTE KIDS"...are 1- m rs» St. Joseph Mattie as "Student of the Week" for her hard work and dedication: Waf- Please check J year-old twin sisters Hanna (left) and Riley Maurer. The girls are My view Catholic School fle House of America (free appetiz- Celebration Cinema S $ « 1W, er coupon), Coloma Pizza Hut (free the daughters of Eric and Aimee 1 Vr (Morganthaler) Maurer of South f • students honored medium 1-topping pizza), McDon- and LOMA S from the ald's (free sandwich coupon), Say- ads on this page for S Bend, Indiana. Aimee is a 2002 graduate of Watervliet High in March lor's Pizza (one free large piz-za), ratings & showtimes S Iw Vv 1 3 Burger King (free selected item). School. The twins enjoy dancing, Press Box HkmmmkmmmmmmmmmmmV! "Student of the Month" Movie Library (free movie rental), eating cookies, and taking baths together. They especially enjoy theii By Mike Leith, Sportswriter for lower elementary WMS School Store (SI coupon), Monsters vs. Aliens... pooch, Daisy. The girls' proud grandparents are Maryellen Bunn, Tim J* i. a * and Judy Morganthaler, and Jack and Deb Maurer. There will be a couple of games There are four seniors on the team M Kathleen Krciger was chosen to be Watervliet Public Schools Food After being hit by a meteorite on her Ctl Share a photo of your "Kute Kids " with your friends, neighbors, and re I played this week so we will preview this season, including two who won * the March "Student of the Month." Service (free lunch or entree), and wedding day, Susan Murphy (With- a tives who read the Tri-City Record. Make sure you write your kids' names the girls varsity softball teams, fol- letters last season. Outfielder and She is a helpful first- WPS Athletic Office (free 1-event erspoon) is transformed into a mon- fy on the hack of the picture and include any other information about it you c lowed by the boys varsity baseball third baseman Jayme Muske and grader and cares for student pass). ster named Ginormica and whisked like to see in the paper, including mom and dad. grandma and grandpa teams next week. outfielder Jordan Kiser both return. everyone around her. away to a secret govemment com- tmr and so on. Send the photo to the Tri-City Record. P.O. Box 7. Watervliet It's hard to believe that we are actu- Brakel Mullen and Meri Igert move rli ' " Kathleen enjoys going pound. When the Earth comes un- Students who der attack by an alien commander Ml 49098. Pick up the photo after it appears in the paper or include a ally getting ready to start the spring up as JV products from last season, to church and praying. COLOMA WRESTLING CLUB...nienibers are: (front row, from the left) Cameron Schinck, Nolan Werte- known as Gallaxhar (Wilson), how- stamped, self-addressed envelope and we 7/ mail it hack to you. sports season. Hopefully, that also Mullen is an infielder utility player. She tries to let God'sl nan, Ramsey Bousseau, Christian Meyers, Dylan LeClear, Harrison Spaulding, Collin Schramm, Ian S.O.A.R. at ever, Ginormica and her new allies means good weather as well. while Igert can play third base. love come from her to everyone, Ishmael; (second row, from the left) Gavin Steakley, Alec DeLatorre, Collin Steakley, Cody Schramm, Jake are set free to save the planet. Where are your "Kute Kids"? For the juniors, besides Kiser there and she is loved by all. Speck, Gabriel Wright, Hunter Schramm, Bryant Kieft, Hunter Mazigian; (third row, from the left) Nate Red Arrow are two others who return as letter- Kathleen is a hard worker and 12 Rounds... Watervliet girls McCoy, Jacob Thomas, Edgar Vargas, Bradly Trux, Connor Myers, Nick Obermesik, Tristan Wright, MARCH 27 THRU APRIL 2 winners from last season. They always displays the type of kind- Detective Danny Fisher (Cena) dis- Nathan Wright; (back row, from the left) coaches Roger Mazigian, Tim Ishmael (varsity coach), Boyce WWW. MOO RETHEATRES.COM include third and first baseman An- ness worthy of the "Student of the Elementary covers his girlfriend (Scott) has have to regroup Littlefield, Jason Spaulding, Doug LeClear and Kevin McCoy. (Contributed photo) *FR1-SAT **SAT-SUN drea Hiler and second baseman and Month." been kidnapped by a ex-con tied to There will be major changes in LOMA 468-LOMA COLOMA shortstop Bethany Cagle. Courtney Brooke Mundt. Coach Borr thinks that Lawrence "Student of the Month" in Hartford Baxter's past, and he'll have to suc- Watervliet coach Art Borr's plans Rebecca Allen and Crystal Weeks KNOWING . Schiller moves up from the JVs There are two freshmen that round and Decatur will be ver,y goo d in the will handle the JVs. This week's Red Arrow Elemen- cessfully complete 12 challenges in 1:15 3:55 6:55 9:25*PG13 this season as he finds himsel1111IlovIf1 liavhav- w for upper elementary 0m season ancl can p ay rst out t e team in tary students of the week in Hart- order to secure her safe release. RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN 12:30 2:40 4:50 7:15 9:40* P ing to replace star pitcher Rachel ^ ^ ' ^ ^ Miranda Abel and SAC South this season. He says he Coach Goodline feels that Buchan- Mary Gelder is a top-notch sixth- Sheffer after she decided to run baSe' Danielle Smith. Abel is a shortstop doesn't quite know what to expect an and Edwardsburg will be the two ford were selected from the many Knowing... MONSTERS VS ALIENS 12:20 2:30 4:40 7:05 9:35*PG grade student. She is diligent about track this spring. There are four sophomores on the and can play just about anywhere in from his team but he sure likes the strongest teams going into the Lake- students who were caught being COMING SOON HANNAH MONTANA MOVIE team season, t ree finishing all her work When Ted Myles (Cage) begins to Coach Borr hopes to fill that gap ^ ^ the infield, while Smith can play girls' attitudes so far. They have land season, while her team should Safe, Organized, Account-able, and in a timely manner. suspect that his son has discovered with junior pitcher Haleigh Kiser. WOn letters 'ast season- ^ley include both first base and the outfield. been working very hard and he also be in the mix. Respectful (S.O.A.R.). MICHIGAN 637-1662 SOU I INIAX i:\ Once her work is fin- an artifact that accurately predicts Kiser pitched in several games last catc^er ^ex Spaulding, centerfield- Coach Borr is assisted by Brittney hopes that they are also getting bet- Coloma will open its season Thurs- The students were nominated by MONSTERS VS ALIENS 2:00**4:35 7:00 9:10*PG ished, she helps fellow natural disasters and other catastro- season and had some success. er Brooke K1,ng'and outf,elder and Cox and Jim Sheffer, while Dave teraswell. day, March 26, by traveling to South one of the Red Arrow staff mem- I LOVE YOl.. MAN 1:50**4:20 6:50 9:30* R classmates with their phes, he goes on to believe his fam- Coach Borr says that she has im- s^ortstoP ^e'sey ^0Sers-^ourth Hiler has the JVs once again. The Watervliet will not open its season Haven. bers, and their names were placed RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN 2:15**4:45 7:10 9:20*PG work. She is a humble ily plays a role in the events that are proved greatly since last soring. soPhomore has JV experience from scorekeeper will be Lisa Kiser once until April 13 when the Lady Pan- The Lady Comets will then play into the student selection box. The about to unfold. COMING SOON FAST & Fl RIOUS 4 r O" 1 Qct cf»acr\n i r> fi O M <» r or»/4 • .1 • I < , . T-.1 .1. ^ student who cares greatly for oth- last season, infielder and pitcher again. thers will host Bloomingdale. Buchanan next Tuesday, March 3J, selection boxes are divided into K- ers. Duplicity... weather permitting. Then they "Will 2 and 3-5. WONDERLAND 683-1112 MLES m Mary is a student that will accom- A pair of corporate spies (Owen and participate in a toumamcnf in Bron- Entire classes can be nominated as 12 ROUNDS 10:25 1:25 4:10 7:15 9:35 PG13 Hartford girls plish wonderful things. Roberts) who share a steamy past son next Saturday./ well for being caught making good HAUNTING IN CONN. 10:45 1:45 4:30 6:40 8:40 PG13 Congratulations, Kathleen and hook up to pull off the ultimate con choices. DUPLICITY 10:00 1:00 3:45 6:50 9:20 PGI3 return 10 Mary. job on their respective bosses - but This week the K-2 student of the SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE 10:05 1:05 3:50 6:55 9:25 All SAC boys can they learn to truly love and trust week was Blair McMeeken. Blair is letterwinners one another? RACE TO WITCH MT. 10:35 1:35 4:20 6:30 8:35 PG a first-grade student First-year Hartford coach Heidi picks released Watervliet KNOWING 10:15 1:15 4:00 7:05 9:30 PG13 in Mrs. Birkhead's Watchmen... Macias did not inherit a bare cup- The Southwest Athletic Conference Middle School room and the son o Set in an alternate vision of the year board from last year, as 10 letterwin- has released its all-conference picks Blair and Stephanie 1985, an ex-superhero murder caus- ners return to this year's team. for the just completed boys basket- McMeeken. es a vigilante named Rorshach (Ha- Community Calendar Five seniors lead the way in third ball season. "Student of Blair was caught be- ley) to look into the matte. Sponsored as a community service by baseman Audrey Traver, centerfield- Two players from the Tri-City Area er Lindsey Drake, second baseman ing accountable and respectful. He Jonas Brothers: The 3D Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill made the first team, including the Week" said, "It is important to be account- Kaitlin Schaner, first baseman Han- Concert Experience... Send Community Calendar listings to: Tri-City Record, Watervliet's Kevin Bryce and able and respectful because then nah Chernugel, and pitcher Stepha- Hartford's Brandon Chernugel. MARCH 16, 2009 Box 7, Watervliet, Ml 49098; Fax to (269) 463-8329; nobody will get hurt." A 3-D concert film of the 2008 nie Moser. Adam Wilkinson from Watervliet Watervliet Middle School student or E-mail to [email protected] This week the 3-5 student of the Jonas Brothers "Burning Up" con- There are also three juniors on the Madison ("Mattie") Troyer, daugh- week was Andres Castillo-Wil- cert tour, as -well as documentary Listings must be renewed weekly; the listings deadline for next team this season, all letterwinners CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ter of Kendall and liams. A fourth-grade student in footage on the three brothers' lives. week's newspaper is 12:00 noon on Monday. from last year. They include out- Julia Troyer, has Mrs. Raw-son's room, hursday & Friday, March 26 & 27, "KINDERGARTEN ROUND- fielder Shelby Cook, right fielder been selected as Corjiline... Andres is the son o UP AND PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION" at Watervliet South Brittany Emmery, and utility player "Outstanding Sixth- A secrel door in her family's new Tammie Williams. School's gym. Thursday's time is 5:30-8Wp.rfl:; Friday's time is 8:45- Megan Daisy. Grader" bv.Jiei house offers a passage way to an un- umm Andres was 1 caught 10:30 a.m. Please bring your child, proof of residency, birth certificate, There are three sophomores on the teachers. usual parallel world for young Cora- being good "when 1 child's Social Security card, and immunization record. Berrien County team this season, two that return Pit Stop All teachers agree I line. . COLOMA VARSITY BOYS BOWLING TEAM...(front row, from the left) Jarred Metz, captain Corey decided to restrain my- Health Dept. will do vision and hearing testing Friday. For more infor- with letters from last year. They are By Mike Leith that Mattie deserves Madea Goes to Jail... McCarty, Kyle Hauch, Rodney Watts, Ryan Delk; (back row, from the left) head coach Bonnie Henry, self when another student was act- mation, please call 463-6749. infielder Kelsey Kroboth and in- this honor because she is "is a very When Madea's (Perry) trouble- Tony Hiler, Jake Southard, Ronnie McGuire, and Andrew Saltzman. ing out." He added, "It is important Friday & Saturday, March 27-28, 7:00 p.m., "GREASE" performanc- fielder and catcher Sarah Leary. lovely young lady who values the (Contributed photo) Kyle Busch wins to be a S.O.A.R. person because 1 making antics land her behind bars, es, Watenliet High School Auditorium. $10/adults; SS/students. Call The third sophomore is foreign ex- educational process, is willing to did well restraining myself and did among the cast of characters she Donna Costner at 463-3473 or Joyce Wendzel at 325-5095 for tickets. change student Sonja Klaus who has at Bristol share experiences with others, and meets is Candy (Pulliam), a prosti- nothing to the other students. 1 like Friday & Saturday, March 27 & 28, 7:00 p.ip.; and Sunday, March been working in the outfield. 4 ^ strives to do her best at all times." the S.O.A.R. award." tute whose life is off-track. 29, 3:00 p.m., "CINDERELLA" presented at Hartford High School AH our best to the Coloma H.S. Boys Bowling One freshman rounds out the team. ,akin8 a week off-,he SP^n, Morgan Nigro, a friend of Mattie's, The K-2 class that was recognized Auditorium. Adults are $7; children & senior citizens are $5 each. pitcher and inf.elder Victona Na- Cup dnvers were back m act,on last believes Mattie is a good choice be- weekend at Bristol and Kyle Busch this week was Ms. Collins' room by Saturday, March 28,11:00 a.m.-l:00 p.m., "GIRL SCOUTS OF THE Team; may you have a safe and exciting jacht. cause "she is considerate, a lot of got his first win of his career at Ms. Hagar. The students were rec- HEART OF MICHIGAN LOCAL CHAPTER ANNUAL INTERNA- Coach Macias will be assisted by fun to be with and very funny." Bristol as he won the Food City ognized for being respectful. TIONAL BAZAAR," St. Joseph Catholic School gym, comer of season! You are always winners with us! Gabe Macias, while Jesse Smith will Kathryn Wilkins, a classmate of t34 SNOW Off l-M >1 Pipestnnt cctebullMClnereactm 500. The 3-5 class of the week was Mrs. Lucinda Lane & M-140, Watervliet. Sample foods; see crafts from many coach the JVs. Mattie's, agrees that Mattie is fun- • Pass / Discouni IirKe' Restnrlions Apply Busch scored his second win of the Stubbs' class. Her students were world countries. Call Margo, 463-3090; or Cari, 463-3296, for details. Coach Macias says that she feels ny, plus "she just makes you have a qi p MOVIES PRESENTED WITH All our best wishes go to the athletes in season by leading 378 of 503 laps recognized for being respectful. CINEMA OLP DIGITAL CINEMA Saturday, March 28, "COLOMA AFTER PROM COMMITTEE ouf schools for a safe and fun season I that Lawrence, Lawton, and possi- good day." 1 on the half-mile track and easily TECHNOLOGY 'BRICK SALE" fundraiser at Coloma Harding's; buy a "brick" for $1. bly Watervliet will be strong in the When asked what she likes best Gntu^. held off teammate Denny Hamlin Saturday, March 28, 4:00-7:00 p.m., "PASTA DINNER FUNDRAIS- SAC South this season. She hopes about WMS, Mattie responded, Please share your Valid: Friday 3/27 on a green-white-checkered restart ER" for this year's WHS Prom, in the Watervliet High School cafeteria. TALA REAL ESTATE that her team will be right in the mix "The teachers." - Thursday 4/2 www.jamasr.ottier com after the pair's other teammate, Joey $6/person; or three for $15. Dinner includes mostaccioli or spaghetti, e-mail; cottlet88®wmcoiindct.com of things with the experience that it Her favorite subject is social stud- good news with Logano, lost an engine with less ["Monsters Vs. Aliens 3D salad, garlic bread, and dessert. m 800-601-0006 has back. ies. Local Folks than 10 laps to go. Special 3D prices! Monday, March 30, "ONE-TIME-ONLY LEAF PICKUP FOR WA- I'm levin' It The Lady Indians will kick off their Someday, she hopes to visit Africa. the readers of the 269-468-7901 The Hendrick Motor Sport duo of (PG) 12:30, 1:45, 2:45, 4:00, TERVLIET CHARTER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS." Leaves must be Serving Local Families lad Arrow • Iwy • Cctomn season on April 13 when they will Mattie enjoys reading historical RYNO ROAD, COLOMA Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon Tri-City Record! 15:00, 6:15, 7:15, 8:30, 9:30 at the curbside no later than 6:00 a.m. that day. Do not place leaves in host Bangor. fiction books. lifer* or mtit were right behind them in third and bags. Call the Township Hall at 463-5113 for an unscheduled pickup In math, Mattie finds adding frac- "Monsters Vs. Aliens 2D Guy's Marine th« gam*... fourth, respectively, while Kasey Email to stop. This service is free. **paiiaMA^z tions interesting. While in science, 1:00, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 9:55 Coloma hopes Kahne took fifth and Mark Martin Monday, March 30, 6:30 p.m., "FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY" & Water Sports she enjoys building gadgets during record @i2k.com took sixth. Ryan Newman was sev- I *12 Rounds (PG13) meeting at Hartford Public Library. Public is welcome. 'c ffoayycoA the lab portion of the curriculum. 210 N. West St. 5270 Paw Paw Lake Rtl., to reload enth, Jeff Burton took eighth, Juan 1:10, 3:50, 6:40, 9:05 Wednesday, April 1, 9:00 a.m., "SCAM-PROOF EVENT FOR Her favorite enrichment class is art. Fax to PIZZA w BURGERS Coloma Coloma coach Wendy Goodline has Pablo Montoya took ninth, while SENIOR CITIZENS," at St. Joseph-Lincoln Senior Center. The public Coloma 468-3120 During her spare time, Mattie likes |*Haunting in Connecticut 468-8600 seven letterwinners returning this Marcos Ambrose rounded out the 463-UFAX is welcome and asked to bring llyers and other assorted junk mail to to Full-Service Marine Call ahead, we'll have your order ready! to play softball and travel to new (PG13) 2:30,4:50, 7:05, 9:15 6410 N. M-63 Coloma o-ft season, including veteran pitcher top 10. area senior centers or to Senior Nutrition Services before 4/1/09. A Year Round Storage www.colom am otorsports.com places. She is looking forward to at Exit 7 off 1-96, turn loft 849-1521 Sonya Romero, but she has some Dale Earnhardt Jr. took 14th while I'Duplicity (PG13) TRIAD team will highlight the most popular junk mail scams in Berrien playing Middle School sports. L«t us put you In a JOYHIDC key positions to fill from personnel Carl Edwards finished 15th as both |l:30, 4:15, 7:10,10:00 County. Call your local senior center or Crime Prevention Unit of the After high school, her plans are to losses to be successftil. had rough days. Frost Nixon (R) Berrien County Sheriff's Dept. at 983-7141, ext. 7221, for info. become an archaeologists and trav- EMPLOYEE PRICING! John's Besides Romero, there are three With some aggressive marketing, 10:05 Wednesday, April 1, 4:00-6:00 p.m., "DECISIONS ABOUT END- el and world. thru 3-31-9 plus incentives other seniors that return: second the owners of Bristol were able to OF-LIFE CARE" event at Southwest Michigan Home Care Services, DROP Congratulations, Mattie! Melissa Skinner I'Knowing (PG13) Glass baseman Shelby Metz, centerfielder sell out the track for the 13th 12:55, 3:40, 6:35, 9:35 6633 Red Arrow Highway, Coloma. For more information, contact • IN H The following local merchants join Sales Consultant Lindsey Cade, and first baseman straight year despite corporate tick- Hospice at Home at (269) 429-7100 or 1 -800-717-3811. the staff at WMS in congratulating Bus. Phone 269-463-5656 ' ANYTIME and outfielder Morgan Foy. et sales being down dramatically. It rl Love You Man (R) Wednesday, April 1, 7:00 p.m., "LENTEN WORSHIP SERVICE AT 7028 Red Arrow Hwy. Fax 269-463-5644 [2:15,4:45, 7:15, 9:45 468-4227 There are four juniors on the team, has usually been a given that the SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH," 275 Marv in Street, Coloma. Downtown Coloma Coloma • 468-3394 Family Friendly Cellular 269-325-0536 including two who lettered last sea- track would be sold out; but with Flick Family Film: Wednesday, April 1, 1:00 p.m., "COLOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY melissaccvbrookfielddodge.eom son. Carley Trainor returns as catch- the economy being what it is, the Pay-to-Play ^ STORY HOUR BEGINS," ages 3 & older; free, no signup; with adult. Madagascar Escape 2 Africa er and Kylie Olszweski at short stop, track owners saw that they would Games OOOGE Wednesday, April 1, "DEADLINE FOR COLOMA HAGAR BASE- (PGJ Edwardjones while right fielder Michele Leach have to get out and beat the bushes BALL SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION SIGNUPS." Call Courtney "Making Sense of Investing'* Movie Rentalsr^v 1:15,3:30, 5:45 and outfielder Brittany Hicks are in order to make that happen and IVe have Wii Myers at 463-3722 for more information. Atnoc 1921 Culligan Water Conditioning of Coloma Charlie Stein both JV products from last season. they did. DVD & VHS Players Race to Witch Mountain (PG)| Brookfield 1:20.3:40,6:10.8:30 FRK.F. WATKR I ES I Investment Representative There are three sophomores on the Kevin Harvick proved just how Movie Library Chrysler Dodge Jeep Taking care of your disposal needs C all Bob 468-4373 team this season, with one lenerwin- strong his organization is getting I'The Last House on the Lei (daalti |MI linpaluin mat vaiy) Red Arrow I Iwy. Coloma 154 Hadt Dr., C oloma 139 N. Main St. Watervliet 544 North Mam Street ner in outfielder Lauren Noack. The Saturday by winning the Nation- (R) 1:25. 4:10. 6:55,9:40 7080 Red Arrow Hwy 800-442-2802 468-3128 www.bigclumber.com 468-4153 463-4024 Watervliet. Ml 49096 two other sophomores include JV wide Series race at Bristol Motor Mon-Thur 1-10 Fn& Sat 1-11 Sunl-S Orchard Hill Custom Made Jewelry brookfielddodge.com •Watchmen (R) product and utility player Julie Speedway in his own race car. 3:15,6:20, 8:00,9:45 Lifestyle HI AT THEWS Timm along with transfer student Harvick led 44 laps in his Kevin Sanitary Landfill 4? Air and pitcher and first baseman Jenny Harvick Inc.-owned Chevrolet, his Attention, subscribers! Taken (PG13) 463 1WT Mfntinu » NTUUl ( fWOKK. I JCKSSt l> A INS) UM)Amand a Swihart. el to Martinsville where they will 7821 Red Arrow Hwv. ¥020 InduMnal Or. P*"*: (269>4 « 11IVI14^»JI1W~» 44»» W1 1441 V4 • • 1411 1/V/»».3 Manni Walgram, a commercial lender at Chemical Bank. cious cookies prepared by Mr. a s0 not c n U 0 m 0 S e on m 311 next round with a big win over USC, ' P' ^' 8 P brush at tt^ . ^ ® y sion 0f marijuana with the intent to (Christina Glass photo) STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN PROOS IS SERVING LUNCH 0,n 831 David Rose and the Chartwell team. while Michigan lost to Oklahoma to this time. Brush pickup will resume P ® y is is t e wrong tjejjv.er. manufacturing marijuana; Toys & Gifts to students at Watervliet South Elementary- School as he promotes end its season. on Mondays after the department 0^m e a commitment o t at maintaining a drug house. Chemical Bank announces its National Nutrition Month. (Contributed photo) UCLA got beat by Villanova, while ^res *ts summer help. ca 1 er- r . , , ^ warrant was sought for the 21- Candy-Cards-Wrap "Community Ma or l>0 a A National Nutrition Month celebrated to Pittsburgh survived Oklahoma >' > shak commended the heated war of words took place year-old male that resides with her. >u e v en Open State. Duke got bv Texas with a ' hhc Works employees for their ^ ^ ommissioner c a His pending charges are possession decision to waive office space Soup & Salad encourage healthy lifestyles at a young age ^ o. .v,, q. P-.—.I 'c n„, and Dockter as thev wrangled with . five-point win, while Xavier beat work at the St. Patrick's Day festiv- ano uocKter as they wrangled ofnlarijuana wjth the intent t0 de||v Daily ities. TThI e decoratej 4_dJ TToolca- t won thmter nrctprosv Mnandn ciinicons. ionf thmte* nru-trpriceyv nurpur- "Lunch Representative" John Proos Wisconsin to advance. er, second offense; manufacturing rent for two civic organizations Supper" April 3 c second place in the parade's deco- hase for the City. Main St. By ( hristina Glass tions and make their life easier." North Carolina is still in the dance, marijuana, second offense; and A "Community Soup & Salad Sup- rated vehicles category. has alwa.vs been a Proponent praises local nutrition specialists as are Connecticut, Syracuse, Mis- maintaining a drug house, second Two local organizations were very Several comments were made about for Hartford per" will be held from 5:00-6:30 In an effort to encourage healthy ic of childhood obesity," said John Commissioner Julia Smith an- Purchasing the new equipment offense. happy at an announcement given by this being an especially welcomed souri. Arizona, Gonzaga, Memphis an s p.m. on Friday, April 3, at North nounced that the Heritage Commit- ^ tressed the tact that the side- lifestyles at an early age, state Rep- Proos, R-St. Joseph. "By working to and Purdue. The Berrien County Sheriff's Chemical Bank on Thursday, March decision in the light of the tough wa were reat a w n Berrien Senior Center, 6648 Ryno resentative John Proos served lunch connect our local agricultural com- That means that all four number- tee had met and was pleased to ^ S ^ i ter, and 19. It was at thc After Hours event economic times that are affecting safer for the Road, in Coloma. to students at Watervliet South munity with our school cafeterias. receive $120 collected by Rick community, and the held at The Waterfront restaurant the area and the nation. one seeds are still in the dance on Cost for adults is $5; $3 for children Rasmussen toward the City's 175th man_hours saved by using it were Elementary School and met with nu- this challenge will get easier." the men's side of things. Medical & Dental Services that Sandy Kraemer, Branch Mana- The bank is very involved in the a,s0 up to 12 years of age; and free for trition directors from 12 Southwest Proos is continuing his work on the Birthday Celebration. valuable." He maintained the ger at Coloma Chemical Bank, community and this is another way This weekend should make for children 3 and younger. The committee would like to en- Pr'ce tbe ®0hcat is a needed Please call on us for professional care Michigan school districts. Healthy Michigan, Healthy Kids some good match-ups, as the Spar- shared that the bank would be let- it is making this a better place to live expenditure" that the City should The public is invited. Proos spoke with Southwest Michi- campaign to strengthen both health tans will take on Kansas along with courage others to donate as well by ting North Berrien Community De- and work. make at this time because "the deal Proceeds will help support the gan school nutrition directors to education and physical education Connecticut against Purdue. Syra- bringing contributions to City Hall, velopment and Coloma Watervliet Community Development Coordi- is loo good to pass up." ALL-DENTURE North Berrien Food Pantry. explore the hurdles facing nutrition programs by requiring more time be cuse will face off against Oklahoma, Checks may be made out to the C ity Area Chamber of Commerce use the nator Chana Kniebes expressed her Dockter seemed headstrong and Dr. Bob Hiddema This month's "Community Soup & specialists in providing healthy food spent on these subjects and empha- bank's upstairs offices rent-free. excitement by saying, "We have Villanova will play Duke, and Pitts- Coloma, with Heritage Com- Salad Supper" will be hosted by mittee" written on the memo line. continually made suggestions on to students and also his role at the sizing instruction of grade-appropri- burgh against Xavier. Same Day Denture Repairs & Relines The groups had already been rent- such a wonderful working relation- ow mem-bers of Salem Lutheran state level. * ate skills and knowledge. It also Anonymous donations can be ad- ^ could get by with ing those offices for the last several ship with Sandy Kraemer and It should be some good basketball. Sets of Dentures for less than $1,000 Church in Coloma. dressed to the Heritage Committee 'ess equipment. Then he took a de- "The students really responded well ensures children with special needs Immediate Dentures $210 Economy Dentures years and Kraemer said, "We want Chemical Bank. This is really a vote tour m the to Representative Proos, and we are able to receive the attention they Women's tourney and placed in the water bill slot. conversation and began to help support these two organiza- of confidence for our organizations ma n a were very happy with the outcome require. The committee is also still seeking ^i g case for purchasing a Call For Free Consultation that the bank would offer the use of News from sees some upsets street swee •VN= of the nutrition directors' meeting," "Developing healthy habits during memoirs. It would like to receive Per instead of the side- 269-637-0414 or 800-498-5007 these rooms. We have always appre- There have been some upsets on the stories from those who have memo- wa,k Plow- nr. said June Altom, Nutrition Director childhood will have long-term 7127 S. Westnedge, Portage 555 Broadway, South Haven ciated the ideal location of being in a Hartford for Watenliet Public Schools. "It health benefits," said Proos. "An women's side of the tournament, as ries of what Coloma used to be like ^ " sarcastically suggested, "Put it www.all-denture.com the downtown and could not be hap- on our wish list ancl ma was nice to be able to share our con- ounce of prevention is worth a two-time defending champion Ten- as soon as possible so that they can y yhe we'll John's pier by their generosity." look at it." Public Library cems with him on this issue of such pound of cure, and promoting a nessee has fallen to Ball State, Notre compile a booklet for publication. After the meeting, Lee Scherwitz, Dockter objected to "the City tak- great importance to our children." healthy lifestyle at a young age will Dame fell to Minnesota, Auburn got CHIROPRACTIC Glass President of the Chamber of Com- New books ing on a new bill... making pay- Proos said that new state and feder- mean a brighter future for our chil- beat by Rutgers and Purdue beat merce, was quoted as saying, "We For many of Hartford Public Lib- ments." WHY SUFFER? Most emergencies seen VINYL al standards are being implemented dren." North Carolina. HARTFORD want to thank Chemical Bank for rary's patrons who are unemployed Manager Akinwale said the Bobcat same or the next day! and looking to make career changes, in school cafeterias to remain ac- The estimated cost of physical inac- There were some good match-ups CONTINUED FROM PAGE I REPLACEMENT the rent free office space above the would be paid for with a one-time the library has the following new credited to serve free and reduced tivity in 2007 in Michigan was yet to be played on the girls side as Akinvvaie said he was ho,ding the . tAz Dr. Andy DeHaven branch office in downtown Coloma. cash payment and there would not WINDOWS books: "Great Jobs .. in. the Presi- lunch. SI2.65 billion, according to a recent of this writing, including Michigan insurance payment until the "Cham- The Coloma Watervliet Area Cham- be any new bill. fflW Lifestyle Chiropractic Custom Mirrors dent's Stimulus Plan" by Laurence As the number of Michigan stu- study. State against Duke, Florida against ber paid the deductible," which is ber of Commerce as well as thei The motion to purchase the Bobcat Full Line Glass Shop Shatkin, Ph.D.; "150 Recession dents qualifying for these'prdgrams Proos also noted the importance Connecticut, Louisville against $1,000. The four signs are valued at 7652 Red Arrow Hwy. North Berrien Community Develop-, in the amount of S14,700 passed in a Screen Repairs Proof Jobs" by editors of JIST; and is skyrocketing, nutrition specialists and timeliness of the "Eat Right" Georgia, and Georgia Tech against $4,093 apiece and were supplied by Watervliet ment will continue to try to attract 4-2 split decision. Dockter and "250 Best Paying Jobs" by Michael are changing their menus to include theme of National Nutrition Month, Oklahoma. Hicks Sign Company, according to new businesses to the area and help Commissioner Rod Austin voted (269) 463-4100 468-4227 Fair and Laurence Shatkin. foods with less sugar and fat and Once these games are played, the the City Manager. 271 Paw Paw St. those members to continue to grow "no." more whole grains, fruits and veg- final 16 for the women will be set. A lively discussion ensued as mem- Coloma and prosper. We live and work in DVD sets from the etables. EMPLOYEE PRICING! bers of the Chamber of Commerce Other matters Michigan's Great Southwest and Learning Company "Southwest Michigan's nutrition thru 3-31-9 plus incentives and City Commission tried to decide In other matters, the Commission want to support our local businesses The library has added a new feature Coloma "Great dental care specialists are committed to provid- "who actually owns those signs." agreed to pay February 2009 bills in as they support us and we all bene- to its collection from the Learning Melissa Skinner ing healthy choices in school cafete- Discussion then turned to the true the amount of $133,158.93. fit." Company. For patrons interested in Sales Consultant Wrestling Club is just minutes away" rias and addressing today's epidem- purpose and quality of the existing The Commission agreed to make its ertified North Berrien Community Devel- art history, we have DVD sets on the Bus. Phone 269-463-5656 signs. annual donation of $250 to the c opment Board Chairman Cindy Great Artists of the Italian Renais- Fax 269-463-5644 update Stuart W. Boekeloo, D.D.S., P.C. Commissioner Rick Hall weighed Hartford Float Committee. The Aviles also desires to make known sance. From Monet to Van Gogh (A Cellular 269-325-0538 Hartford Community Float will [email protected] Coloma Wrestling Club was repre- jn saymg; "i don't like those is now her appreciation by saying, "Chemi- history of Impressionism) and A a ear n Auto sented by eight wrestlers at the are high mainte- PP ' the annual Blossomtime now accepting new patients cal Bank Shoreline has historically History of European Art. Each set OOOGE Southwest Regional of the Michigan nance l00 Small to see easily and Festival Parade and throughout the been supportive of NBCD and the comes with guidebooks. oa C Mre V S L_ EE r? Youth Wrestling Association. vvay t00 ^USy t0 rea(j easiiy while ' ^ t season" as the community of DAVE WILLIAMS Repair communities we serve. Their recent Audio guides to great books Jeep Regional championships were won y j i g They're dark and Hartford is represented during area (269) 429-6101 0U are dr v n announcement of waiving our rent As part of the Big Read, an initia- BUILDING by Connor Myers and Bradly Trux. „ y , festivals. Brookfield du thc b end in with the grass 2525 S. Cleveland Ave. has come at an opportune time tive of the National Endowment for Second-place finishers were Bryant don't do our commumty j . Approval was given to the Hartford Chrysler Dodge Jeep and us 468-5555 amidst the economic challenges we the Arts, in partnership with the SALES Kieft and Harrison Spaulding. i " Lions Club, allowing the club to use 544 North Main Street t ce St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085 are facing. This gesture is greatly Institute of Museum and Library FARM COMMERCIAL t e Watervliet. Ml 49098 Third-place honors went to Jake Chamber President Ron Sefcik ^ City's facilities for the annual Front End appreciated and we look forward to Services and in cooperation with 429-7611 Stevensville brookfielddodge.com Speck. spoke eloquently, addressing a myr- Strawberry Run that will be held on continuing our relationship." Arts Midwest, the library has audio Also earning a place at the state j |- j j g everything Alignment ad 0 deas cover n guides to great books such as Includes front wheel drives and 4x4 PU championships was lan Ishmael fi-om sign sponsorship to size, color To subscribe to the "Fahrenheit 451," "The Great Gats- Just Good Care who finished in fourth. and iocafion ^e said, "We owe it to $30 & Up by," "My Antonia," "A Farewell to Wrestling with great skill were . boostmobile Tri-City Record, "Dr. Getz and staff are very caring, compassionate, thc business people in this commu Most American Made Cars Arms," and many other literature Hunter Mazigian and C hnstian njty and we owe It t0 ^ communi_ call 463-6397 or warm and friendly. We always feel comfortable coming Open Mon - Fri 8:30-5:30 classics. ty to make sure our best foot is for- see Page 4 for details! The commentaries are especially to the office. Dr. Getz does not push treatment and Congratulations to all Coloma need something that is at- DOWNTOWN COLOMA helpful when studying these clas- tries to maintain teeth as long as possible. My teeth E R V ICES CUtet wrestlers on a great season. tractive, informational and puts our wireless VISA & MASTER CARDS ACCEPTED sics. We wish the best to our wrestlers businesses in a good light... all the break easily and Dr. Getz always has a way of bringing aiithomod agonl Tax forms available who are heading to the state champi- ^ile promoting the Blueprint." Watervliet them back into service." Both federal and state tax forms are onships at Michigan State Univer- After nearly a half hour of debate, it N E T W O R K John & Donna Janke Where the Highways Meet.. In Watervliet SPOTLIGHT available until April 17, 2009. sity, April 3-5. was finally decided that the Cham- Better TV for all. The Watervliet Downtown Development Authority supports and "Book Sale" June 13 ber of Commerce would not only be 104 N Main Street promotes businesses within the area bounded by First, Church We are preparing for our annual Welcoming New Smiles the designated owner of the signs and Division streets and Hays Park. Among programs available COLOMA to businesses in the DDA District are loans, grants, and property "Book Sale," which is Saturday, but it would maintain and insure r A Darlene Getz DOS Computer Problems ? improvements. Contact Chairman Karl Bayer at 463-6397 for DDA June 13. Don't forget that we are CONTINUED FROM PAGE / them as well. information or members Kim Atherton, Tom Gear, Tim Kasun, Tim free- C I Come see our new look accepting your donated books and Fund of $869,040; Major Streets, Chamber President Sefcik promised urn, Dan Faulkner, Scott Walter, Byron Hatch, Rebecca Yazel, and City Let us fix them and never leave the house (or otTice) ! magazines at the library. 213 N. Paw Paw St., Coloma 468-5741 $144,000; Local Streets, $77,000; to "take charge" of the project and Manager iMichael Hart. Water and Sewer, $445,608. That remarked, "This is a good opportu- The Watervliet Downtown Development Authority (DDA) salutes brings expected expenses and rev- nity to bring in a change that will not Now offering "Remote Desktop Support" the Watervliet Marathon gas station, a longtime business mainstay enues both to a grand total olf only incorporate the downtown but located at the corner of Main $1,535,648. also the Blueprint... this is the time No need to disconnect your system and bring it to our office. Just Street and Red Arrow Highway. With no questions asked at the hear- to pull the two things together." New Season. ing, the City Commission meeting Sefcik said the Chamber would pay sit down, click your mouse a few times and let us go to work re- Amrit Paul Singh is nearing Commitment was reinstated and the budget was the $1,000 deductible and "get the solving your problem. his two-year anniversan as Integrity # New Hope. approved. hall rolling and thc signs back up to owner/manager of the busy store. Also approved was the payment of benefit the community." Paul says of his experience in Trust No need to bring your system in and then try to figure out where Watervliet, "The people who visit the bills. Akinwale said he would "release Loyalty New Account. my store are very friendly and A meeting will be held on Monday, the funds." all those wires go when you get it back home. No down-time, Honesty nice. It is always a pleasure to March 30, to allow the Finance Suggested purchase of a your system is always available to serve them." Committee to properly end the cur- sidewalk plow becomes rent fiscal year. you. You get to watch what we do. Introductory Price a hot debate Paul hints his pleasure with Make the CHANGE Resident is concerned about More arguing was on tap and tem- $79.99 doing business in downtown BTCU a bin containing raw pers once again flared when pur- Watervliet is encouraging him YOUR COMMUNITY Call us today 269-463-4963 J7Q 99 Requires bru*dbaiid mxeu CREDIT UNION garbage near her home chasing a sidewalk plow became the '»ft* 'h « I""*! 30 miruiics any addiltorul ntnc will be to consider other business dwged at a imc of SI pa raimjic www.btcu.com *800 *442 •2800 A city resident sought help from the topic of discussion. opportunties along Main Street. / 4 Tri-City Record March 26, 2009 •lii Watervliet School kindergarten program a model for others By Mary Brost Reck So Campbell and her staff put their tional time to implement and noons. "Once upon a time, kindergarten heads together to come up with a expand curriculum options, includ- A model program es a magical time of learning lan- plan. They developed a unique pro- ing phonics awareness and every- The additional time for Young guage through singing, learning how gram that, as far as Campbell day math, which introduces the stu- Fives/kindergarten students and the t0 ^ ^onS with others through knows, is the only one like it in the dents to trapezoids, rhombuses, extra help for first- and second- P'ay, milk and cookies, and nap- state. counting coins and other concepts. time," says Darla Campbell, Princi- graders has resulted in increased According to Campbell, the state academic performance. pal of South School in Watervliet. Extended-day of Michigan had proposed requir- "We have seen our testing scores 0 high stakes ac ing full-day kindergarten. The state rln^Kiv, ^^ ' ' kindergarten alternative go up steadily," Campbell declared. countabihty and increased perform- c .u c u i u • j- • has now decided 60% time is ac- anrp u . . South School began providing u "I know when our students leave a e resulted m 3 more !^ . \ school day lengthened beyond the ceptable and will probably bump kindergarten, they all have the riculum •?Ker^arttI! "Ur half day, but shorter than a ^ UP t0 next year- same set of skills. When they leave U 10U e C ountry e eves Spvpmi ^ u - full day, to accommodate the shorter b li this accommodation second grade and go on to North y ars ag0 th sta,e of w. , • ® ' f attention spans of the younger chil- was made primarily because of the School, I know they are prepared." an e an a in n success (•rpac»^ („ ^. ^ ' ® l dren, Kindergarten and Young Fives of the Watervliet program South School's achievements have lns ructlona ,lme or kin and the in ut Heroart * ^ " students start their day at 8:20 a.m. P of state Represen- PRINCIPAL...Darla Campbell been recognized at the state level. g en classes. With older stu- || _ tative John Proos and state Senator with the rest of the schooI Fo ow says, "I know when our students In 2003, the school won the Mich- S en 0UrS n a in 1!° '' •' j ' 8 lunch break, they are dis- ^on Jelinek, both of whom have leave kindergarten, they all have igan Association of School Boards was mwdat^Vsnend aH ThTf missed 31 1:00 p m- ViSlted ,he SCh001 and suppor,ed the the same set'of skills. When "they Award as one of Michigan's best S P VldeS S eV eral 10 ,he 5,316 leVel leave second rade and on t0 schools for the Kindergarten Plus of that (or 549 hours) in instruction ™ ™ , h * - 8 8° program and their efforts servicing A, the time, because of transporta ex- Benefits to a., of ^ ^ are at-risk students. tion schedules for the morning and , t,, • o ^ o i. . h "• oA™ i wi .. |. , tende d day allows ffor over 711 in- South School sh, with the c,ass This teac afternoon classes, Watervliet kinder- struct;onai uQurs durinc the course tk a * u P - her garten students were in the building . .. youngest students are not the intensive daily supportive Other school districts visit . • ,, , . 6 off the year, exceeding current state onlv ones to benefit from ihis nro- k1uviuc:» hiicumvc uauy ^uppuruvc fofnrr just less than h a irfa dav. . . ^ . ... on|y ones oenent rrom mis pro netnict on fnnr Havs a u/ith The program has become such a requirements. Teachers have addi- . > n , instruction four days a week, with gram however. After kmdergarten the c and ^ to success that it is being reviewed and Young Ftves students are d.s- address ,, students. and considered by several other missed, their teachers are available • j • . « . , . . , ing academic needs. school districts. "Every year at least to pitch m where they are most one or two school districts visit to needed - helping at-risk students Teachers benefit as well explore our program," said Camp- with specialized instruction. bell. The South Haven, Cassopolis The program is also set up to pro- "The teachers are able to team with and Covert districts have all come vide South School teachers with a first- or second-grade classroom to observe the process. Dowagiac yfff ' additional planning time for cur- teacher to provide additional high and St. Joseph are planning to visit riculum development and commu- quality support for students who in the next few weeks. nitybuildin building. are at risk of failure," explained ^L 8: Each^grade level "Watervliet Public Schools is a teaching team is able to come Campbell. rural district, with South School together once a month on Wednes- The Title I govemment program having a 61% poverty rate," Camp- a helps fund this additional time for ^ y afternoons tor planning time bell continued. "We have a lot of the teachers, who are also trained ^heir classes are covered by the children with a lot of needs. Seven certif,ed Youn reading specialists. ^ Fives/kindergarten years ago our staff knew there was teac "In first and second grades, we are hers. This precludes the neces- a need to restructure. We needed sit r of establi able to target students who are at > shing planning days more contact hours in kindergarten when substItute teachers w risk of failure in the core curricu- ouId be and alternate placement for kinder- rec u,rec — I * - ^ lum - especially reading, writing, • l ^ garten-age children lagging devel- CHILI COOK-OFF...Diana Parrigin (right) and Noah Pazera stand i h . and give them one-on- Another advantage to the system. anc mat opmentally; additional qualified behind a table full of chili at the recent Coloma Motor Sports Chili e or small-group support," accordmg t0 Campbell, is the cost on help for struggling first- and sec- Cook-Off. The contest was held on Saturday, March 21, in conjunction Campbell noted. "Our student-to- savin^s t0 the district. Previously, ond-graders; more team planning with the other Coloma St. Patrick^ Day events. The cook-off was a teacher ratio does not exceed 13 to kindergarten students were picked time; and cooperation between the fundraiser to benefit the Coloma Band Boosters as the group raises i during these last two hours of the up and droPPed off separately for grade levels. All of these changes funds for new uniforms. A "hat swapM was also taking place at the Paw jay " —mornin g and afternoon classes^ . needed to happen with existing per- Paw Lake store. (Christina Glass photo) Now the bus schedule has been "The first- and second-graders sonnel and without significant simplified to the single kinder- benefit from having an additional added cost to the School District. garten run. teacher in the afternoon, one who is We developed the Kindergarten St. Patrick's Day Celebration Title 1 funding provides for the able to establish a strong relation- Plus program to meet these needs." proves to be fun for everyone additional teacher time in the after- By Christina Glass, the first-place prize. Second-place As the sun was sinking on the west- marching unit, proved to,, be the Hartford students celebrate R.I.F. Day em horizon and the temperature Punkin Patch Learning Center. By Jerrod Birmele I"f" i t was fu" n and entertainment the dropped, thousands of people were As far as costumed individuals This month, students at Woodside students and staff at Woodside were gathered in downtown Coloma to went, the ShamRock SuperHeroes Elementary in Hartford celebrated expectmg, they weren't disappoint- watch the annual Lighted St. Pat- took home first place; followed by annual "R.I.F. Day" with new book ed. From the first song to the last rick's Day Parade on Friday, March the clown from GAGA. selections, as well as song and song and dance, Woodside Elemen- 20. Coloma Motor Sports once again dance- tary was very much involved. St. Patrick's Day may have official- managed to grab first place in the R-l-E, short for Reading Is Funda- With guitar, drums and banjos in ly passed but the spirit of celebra- decorated vehicle category with its mental, is a program founded by tow, "Benjammin" and "Analisa" tion was still strong. The street was lighted boat and more. Coloma Margaret McNamara in 1966 and began their chorus of songs by intro- filled with green lights and sham- City's Mayor and elected officials a'ms primarily to teach reading to ducing themselves. rocks. Parade watchers were bun- took second place in the decorated youth under the age of 8. Then, the fun really began as Wood- died up with layers of clothing and Toolcat. Third place for decorated ^ach year, the Reading Is Funda- side students became part of the blankets as they viewed the unique vehicle went to the Coloma Comet mental program provides 17 million , ^ ASSEMBLY...t4Ben- band. Random students were picked show of around 30 units traveling varsity wrestlers who went to the free books to libraries across the jammin" and Analisa Gauthier by the (wo performers to come up perform for the students of Wood- , down the road. state competition, and fourth place United States. and p ay with drumsliclcs on the Slde Two Coloma Township Police cars was given to M&M Mold and "R.I.F. Day" was organized by Jan Elementary in Hartford. The floor two led the slow procession, with the Polishing. Glassmire, who serves as a teacher musicians, with song and Other students were asked to play ( ailce North Berrien Military Rites Team Home Town Flowers won the Mer- and reading consultant with the l ' created a festive atmos- own "instruments." That here on not far behind. Jordan Hurst served chant Window Display Contest with school. She organized the day P "R-I.F. Day" for the stu- inciucied clapping with their hands dents as the Leprechaun. a very nice display. Other partici- around the school's "March is Read- - and tapping their feet. A^ s thiuve paradpaiauve vaincamve tiov oan endvim,, uicui.manyx pantpaiuas includemwiuutdu Chemica^iicuuwuli Bankduiik, 'ng Month." (Jerrod Birmele photo) During the musical performance, participants gathered at the Coloma Cutting Corners, and Easy Street Throughout the morning, with help Gauthier to perform tor the students. "Benjammin," who has played the Fire Station to await the announce- Inn. ft"001 parent volunteers, books were Benjamin, or "Benjammin" as he is guitar for many years, gave out five ment of the winners. Over $1,700 in The Texas Hold 'Em Tournament sel out 'n Mrs* Cilassmire's class- known during his performances, is a guitar picks. He gave them to stu- cash and prizes was awarded to win- on Saturday at the Coloma F.O.P. room- Students came in the room, graduate of Western Michigan Uni- dents who wanted to play guitar ners in four categories. proved to be a successful event in jus^ a ^ew classes at a time, and versity and has been performing for when they grow up. . The overall winner was Ken Kaszu- that it was a good fundraiser for the P'cked out new books. This contin- 10 years. He got his start in perform- The assembly ended with the stu- bowski with his highly decorated Coloma Lions Club. The touma- ued un^ each and every student in ing at daycare centers throughout dents and staff dancing to the final vehicle. ment had 55 players and was even- school picked out a book. Southwest Michigan. two songs of the day. It made for a First place in the float category tually whittled down to the last five. After picking out books, the stu- Analisa began performing about dance-floor-like setting with a fun went to 5/3 Bank, with second place First place went to Mark Mouauski; dents werc treated to a little surprise three and a half years ago after she twist. going to the Miss Stevensville Com- second to Dave Rodriguez; Diane ^r0IT1 ^rs- Glassmire. Since the completed her degree. mittee. Springett took third; Joe Krillen- theme of the month was "Read and In the marching unit division. Com- berger won fourth place; and in fifth ^th Joy," she invited local passion Gymnastics was awarded place was Kathy Wallace. musicians Benjamin and Analisa Jf f

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ACCEPTED ITEMS Home, Garden, & Garage 2009 COLLECTIONS chemicals such as used motor oil & filters, gasoline, antifreeze, April 4, Saturday, 9am-lpm oil-based paint, stain, varnish, COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPT. 2106 M-139, pesticides, household batteries, car comer of M-139 and Starlite Dr., Benton Twp. batteries, cleaners, outdated medicine, medical sharps, mercury items, compact fluorescent light May 23, Saturday, 8am-12 Noon bulbs & more. S.E. BERRIEN COUNTY LANDFILL, 3200 Chamberlain Rd., same entrance as Recycling Station, Buchanan (Bertrand Twp.)

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED June 17, Wednesday, 3-7pm Latex paint (latex paint can be LAKESHORE HIGH SCHOOL, comer of Cleveland & dried out and placed next to your John Beers Rd., Stevensville regular trash with lid off can), June 27, Saturday, 9ani-lpm ammo, fireworks, propane tanks, FOREST LAWN LANDFILL, comer of Basswood & Forest Lawn Rd., tires, appliances, & electronics. 1 mile south of Route 12 on Basswood Rd., Three Oaks Twp.

COLLECTION FEES July 18, Saturday, 9am-lpni WATERVLIET HIGH SCHOOL, 450 E. Red Arrow Hwy. Car Batteries: 3 & above = $1/battery (1st 2 FREE) August 12, Wednesday, 3-7pm Liquids: 11 gallons & above = APPLE VALLEY MARKET, 9067 US-31, across from the Youth Fair $0.50/gal/item (1st 10 gal/item Grounds, next to Andrews University, Berrien Springs are FREE). September 16, Wednesday, 3-7pm MERCURY FEVER COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPT, 2106 M-139, THERMOMETER comer of M-139 and Starlite Dr., Benton Twp. EXCHANGE September 26, Saturday, 9ani-lpm Trade in a mercury fever NEW BUFFALO CITY FIRE DEPT on North Harrison Street thermometer at these collections & receive a digital one free (one/family) while supplies last. October 17, Saturday, 8am-12 Noon Double bag your mercury S.E. BERRIEN COUNTY LANDFILL, 3200 Chamberlain Rd., same thermometer in zip-lockable entrance as Recycling Station, Buchanan (Bertrand Twp.) plastic bags for safe transport.

QUESTIONS: call 983-7111 ext. 8234 or email jadams(fl berriencounty.org w w w. be r r ie n co u n tv.o r "/ recy c le Electronics Recycling Tire Recycling Collections Open to Berrien County Residents, Collections Businesses, & Institutions Open to Berrien County Residents Only March 14t Saturday, 9am-1pm: BERRIEN No Businesses Allowed COUNTY YOUTH FAIR GROUNDS, 9122 Business US-31, Berrien Springs, across from Apple Valley Market.

April 15, Wednesday, 3-7pm: ANDREWS UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION BUILDING, Berrien Springs. From Business US-31, enter campus at Main Entrance & follow signs to collection on back side of campus.

June 6, Saturday, 9am-1pm: LINCOLN SPRING 2009 COLLECTIONS TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPT., 2130 West John Beers Rd., Stevensville. If traveling 1-94, take May 7th, Thursday, 3-7pm and exit #22. May 8th, Friday, 7:30am-11:30am ROAD COMMISSION SITE, at the corner of October 3, Saturday, 9am-1pm: Napier Ave. & Yore Ave. in Benton Township. BERTRAND TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPT., on Enter at the southern most gate located on Route 12, just west of the Route 12 & Baker- Yore Ave. (the 3rd gate from Napier Ave.). town Rd. intersection, south of Buchanan. From Highway 31, take Exit #24, turn West. From 1-94, take Exit #30, turn East. ACCEPTED ITEMS Consumer Electronics such as computer FALL 2009 COLLECTIONS monitors, CPUs, keyboards, mice, September 10th, Thursday 3-7pm and cords, desktop printers & fax machines, scanners, radios, September 11th, Friday, 7:30am-11:30am stereos, speakers, cell phones, ROAD COMMISSION SITE in Three Oaks VCRs, DVD players, video Township, located at the North West corner game players, telephones, of US 12 and Flynn Road, 1 mile east of cameras, microwave ovens, & downtown Three Oaks. The entrance gate is televisions. 500ft North of US 12, on the West side of Flynn Road, before the Railroad Tracks. COLLECTION FEE Computer Monitors = $3/monitor. RECYCLING FEE Televisions = $3/TV - 27" & smaller and $1 / Passenger Tire, $2 if Tire is Still on Rim $8/TV - larger than 27" & console TVs. $5 / Semi Truck Tire Other large items are subject to a fee. $10 / Oversize & Loader Tire - Must call 983-7 111 ext. 8234 by the day before the QUESTIONS event if bringing oversize tires. Call 983-7111 X8234 or email Payment by Cash or Check (written to [email protected] 'County of Berrien') due at collection.