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TRI-CITYEst. 1882 Vol. 136 Issue #15 April RECORD 12, 2018 Seventy-five Cents Body found in Paw Paw River
presumedBy Annette Christie toobserved be a suspicious missing object under the An autopsykayaker will be conducted Thurs- The ongoing efforts by multiple emer- water. Upon further investigation it day in Kalamazoo and the positive gency services agencies to find a was believed to be a human body. identification of the recovered body is kayaker, who went missing in the Paw The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office ongoing. Paw River on February 27, have re- Dive Team was activated and contact Cory Wright, 35, of Niles was kayak- sulted in a body being found. was made with Watervliet Fire Depart- ing in the area with two other men On April 10, 2018 Berrien County ment Chief Dan Jones as well. when they hit a log and flipped over. Sheriff Lt. Marty Kurtz and Undersh- Divers from the Sheriff’s Office Dive One of the men re-surfaced by Wright eriff Chuck Heit were patrolling the Team located and recovered the body did not. Paw Paw River in the continued effort of a white male at 4:47 p.m. The body The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office to locate 35-year-old Cory Wright of was transported by Pride Care Ambu- and the Watervliet Fire Department Niles. lance to Lakeland Hospital in St. have worked together for the last 43 While patrolling the river, Lt. Kurtz Joseph. See POLICE REPORTS continued on Page 6 Watervliet city manager gives notice, leaving end of June; Planners invite public to medical marijuana discussion By Annette Christie Hospital. He said that the Par Course The police millage proposal will be for MEMBERS OF THE BERRIEN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Watervliet City Manager Michael is being worked on and will include three mills for the purposes of provid- were able to locate a body in the Paw Paw River on Tuesday, April 10. Uskiewicz has given the City Commis- two quarter mile tracks and eight ing police protection services within Many agencies have been looking for a kayaker who went missing on Feb- sion his contractual required notice that pieces of equipment. He said they will the city. ruary 27. Deputy Justin Goff (standing on the bank) along with Deputy his last day will be June 30. In a letter be planting the trees near the gazebo. The ballot proposal will read, “Shall Jessica Frucci (in the water) assisted with the search. Undersheriff Chuck provided for their April 10 City Com- Becker said this service project is the City of Watervliet continue to levy Heit said that the body of the white male was taken to Lakeland Hospital. mission meeting, Uskiewicz stated that being done with the help of high school a total of three (3) mills, which is equal An autopsy and positive identification will take place on Thursday in Kala- he wished to spend more time with his students. The public is welcome to at- to $3.00 for each $1,000 of taxable mazoo. It is believed that the body is that of 35-year-old Cory Wright of family. tend and to help if they would like. value, on the real and personal property Niles. (Contributed photo) Uskiewicz described his departure as subject to the taxation in the City of a “notice of retirement.” The City Fire and police millage proposals to Watervliet for the tax levy years of Hagar board informed of interest Commission accepted his letter of re- be on the August ballot 2019, 2020, and 2021, inclusive for the tirement unanimously. In addition, he The Watervliet City Commission will purpose of paying for police protection in vacant APL Logistics building; offered them a proposed timeline in ask voters to renew the city’s police services within the City, thereby rais- finding his replacement and offered to and fire millages. They will both be on ing in the first calendar year approxi- Study of area roads planned stay on after that date if everything is the August 7, 2018 ballot and will be mately $81,060.” By Jon Bisnett will be seeking the Republican nomi- not in place by the June 30 date. for 2019, 2020, and 2021. Personnel Committee items The April 9 meeting of the Hagar nation for the 21st State Senate posi- Commissioner Duane Cobb stated that The fire millage proposal will be for Based on the recommendation of the Township Board showed signs of tion now held by Sen. John Proos who Uskiewicz has done an excellent job two mills for the purposes of providing Personnel Committee the City Com- spring with several new building per- will leave office due to term limits for the nearly two years that he has fire protection services within the city. mission voted on some personnel mits, an equal number of blight ordi- Supervisor’s report been here. “City Hall is running The ballot proposal will read, “Shall handbook changes. In a unanimous nance actions and a pair of inquiries for Supervisor Izzy DiMaggio began his smoothly,” Cobb added. the City of Watervliet continue to levy vote, the commission voted to limit the the idled APL Logistic property. report by noting a productive meeting In other business the Commission ap- a total of two (2) mills, which is equal amount of vacation time that can be Sheriff’s report held on March 19 with the Drain Com- pointed David Coyle, Arclight Brew- to $2.00 for each $1,000 of taxable carried over to another year to one Sergeant Ryan Sullivan visited to re- missioner which resulted in a commit- ery owner, to the Downtown value, on the real and personal property week, it acknowledged that vacation port on February activity in the Town- ment by the DDA to fund up to Development Authority to fill the va- subject to taxation in the City of Wa- payouts will not be allowed, and it ap- ship. A total of 42 complaints were $20,000 for a study of issues on Hamp- cancy left when Jennifer Moore moved tervliet for the tax levy years of 2019, proved paying employees a $100 worked in Hagar. The report showed ton, Coloma and Fikes roads. DiMag- her business out of the city. 2020, and 2021, inclusive for the pur- stipend per pay period if they obtain only two traffic tickets issued and just gio was pleased to say the study will be Bob Becker announced that on April pose of paying for fire protection serv- their healthcare by other means. In ad- one arrest during the month. performed by the local firm of Wight- 20 at 11:00 a.m., the Paw Paw Lake ices within the City, thereby raising in dition, they voted to make that retroac- Guests man and Associates. Rotary Club would be planting trees on the first calendar year approximately tive for an employee that recently had Commissioner Dave Vollrath visited DiMaggio announced a request from the new Par Course behind Lakeland $54,406.” stopped using the city’s health insur- reporting the State Supreme Court rul- the Paw Paw River group to visit the ance. ing against Berrien County’s appeal ef- May meeting with a short presentation City Commission seats fectively closing down the of the group’s work towards develop- Clerk Dena Yow announced that there controversial gun range in Coloma ing the Paw Paw River for recreational are three commission seats that will be Township once and for all. non-motorized watercraft navigation. on the November ballot. She has pack- Vollrath also told that initial work has Two entities have made initial inquires ets available at City Hall for anyone in- begun at the new county park site on of the former APL Logistics building terested in running for City the Paw Paw River in Watervliet. on Coloma Road. The massive ware- Commission. She also reminded During the meeting, Vollrath made house facility had operated in one form everyone that the May regular meeting clear his intention to run to retain his or another for 50 years, but went dark of the City Commission will be held on appointed post as commissioner. in July of 2016. DiMaggio reported an Wednesday, May 9 due to the school 79th District State Representative Kim initial inquiry from a Detroit area election on May 8. LaSata was also present and com- lawyer who represents a client looking mented on the recent gun range ruling for a building to house a large scale Medical marijuana on agenda for calling it “a lesson to be learned.” She commercial medical marijuana grow- Planning Commission; went on to say that she wished the ing operation, while a second inquiry public input sought clock could have been turned back be- came from the Ludington area for use Planning Commission Chairman Luke fore all the costly legal wrangling say- as warehousing for steel building ma- Strunk announced that medical mari- ing she wished all concerned parties terial. Either entity could potentially juana will be on the agenda for the could have worked out their issues be- offer local area jobs in the wake of Planning Commission meeting being fore things ever went this far. some 50 jobs lost when APL ceased held on the Monday, April 30 at 7:00 LaSata serves on the House Commit- operations. p.m. He acknowledged that the City tee on Appropriations as Chair of the Clerks report does have an individual interested in a Subcommittee on Higher Education. Clerk Sarah Rodriguez reported on ac- building on M-140, and the City is She spoke briefly in regard to recent tivity with Pride Care Ambulance with going to need to make a decision on events at Michigan State University 11 priority one calls in March with the NEED THE WATERVLIET POLICE? REACH THEM WITH THE PUSH whether they will opt in or opt out. saying “…the Attorney General’s Of- average response time of 10:22 min- OF A BUTTON… Watervliet Police Chief Tim Sutherland points out the “I want the public’s input. I know how fice is in charge of the investigation; utes. There were 14 priority II calls new call box installed on the exterior of City Hall at the Police Department the Planning Commission feels about my committee is working on budget as coming in at a time of 13:05 minutes. entrance located at the corner of Pleasant and First streets. With the in- it. I think I know how some of the City usual, however I can guarantee you Just two priority III calls came in with stallation of the outdoor police telephone, residents who need to reach police Commission feels about it and I need that we will make every effort to close average response time of 14:25 min- for non-emergency situations can do so at the push of the button on the public input. I want to know so we can loopholes in the system that were ob- utes. Pride Care responded to a total of phone. If they do not answer the phone, the call will be transferred to make an informed decision,” Strunk viously exploited. We will greatly in- 27 calls in March with a combined av- Berrien County Dispatch, who will, after inquiring with the caller, contact stated in a plea. crease protection for our students and erage time of 12:05 minutes. the on duty officer. Watervliet City has a 24/7 police department but with Strunk urged everyone to do their re- strengthen Title 9 on every Michigan Rodriguez reminded of a May 8 elec- the on duty officer often patrolling throughout the city, reaching them can search and really hopes that many campus.” See HAGAR TOWNSHIP sometimes be difficult. The call box offers one more way to offer assistance members of the public will attend to LaSata announced in February that she for their residents. (TCR photo by Annette Christie) provide their view on the subject. continued on Page 12 2 Tri-City Record April 12, 2018 alongside my Michigan colleagues who were also affected by the flood- My news My view ing. I also traveled with Berrien Investing in Your Future and from the County Sheriff Paul Bailey to see low ones, and thick stems, which views first-hand the destruction this severe By Denise Barowicz usually indicate a plant is strong, Capitol flooding has caused. & Brian Smith healthy and capable of surviving a from the The SBA disaster assistance program Financial Advisors transition from the pot to the ground. Michigan by provides low-interest loans for unin- And when you invest, you, too, State Fred Upton sured losses incurred by homeowners, should look for signs of health in the Congressman renters, businesses, and non-profit investments you choose. For exam- House organizations to repair and replace ple, when picking stocks, look for real estate, personal property, machin- 154 Badt Dr., Coloma companies with solid fundamentals, By Representative Kim LaSata ery and equipment, inventory and 468-4153 such as experienced management, My Inquiry into MSU Relief on the business assets that have been dam- Strategies for your strong earnings and the demonstrated In January, I was asked by the aged or destroyed. The SBA tailors the ability to produce products and serv- Speaker of the House to launch an way for those repayment of each disaster loan to the investment “garden” ices attractive to consumers. Or, inquiry into Michigan State borrower’s financial capability. If you’re a gardener, your busy sea- when considering bonds, consider University’s handling of the Larry affected by This announcement is welcome news son is at hand, as April has been des- those that independent rating agen- Nassar case and to make informed for our area. These loans will help our ignated National Garden Month. But cies have awarded the highest grades, policy and budget solutions to protect local businesses and residents recover could the skills you deploy at garden- in terms of the financial strength of flooding financially from the tremendous our children from predators. Last week, the U.S. Small Business ing be transferred to other areas of the issuer. impact of the recent flooding. Since then, I have worked alongside Administration (SBA) approved your life – such as investing? Feed your investments properly. To learn more about this and other members of my Higher Education Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s Here are a few ideas for doing just Things like fertilizer and plant food important legislative issues, please Subcommittee, the Law and Justice request for assistance for flood recov- that: can be valuable, but the most impor- visit my website: upton.house.gov or Committee, policy advisors, and ery costs in Allegan, Berrien, Cass, Establish a timeline. As a gardener, tant element in plant nutrition is call my offices in Kalamazoo (269- counsel, to find out what happened at Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren you typically follow a well-defined water. Under-watered plants will not 385-0039), St. Joseph/ Benton Harbor MSU. We requested, received, and counties here in Southwest Michigan. timeline. You need to get the soil survive, but overwatering your plants (269-982-1986), or Washington, D.C. reviewed thousands of pages of docu- In mid-March, I led a bipartisan effort ready a few months before you want can certainly damage them severely. (202-225-3761). ments from the University, as well as in support of the Governor’s request to plant, and you need to plant at dif- When you invest, you also need to written answers to approximately 50 ferent times, depending on what know the right amount of “food,” or detailed questions. plants you choose. You even need to “nutrients,” to apply. If you don’t put Some of what we found was shock- set up a schedule for watering, feed- enough money into investments, they ing. Medical records were never kept ing, weeding and other garden care. may not grow as much as you’d like. for many of Nassar’s “treatments,” As an investor, you may also need to On the other hand, it is possible to MSU did not have an adequate observe a timeline. During the early “overwater” certain investments. For informed consent policy in place for and middle stages of your career, you example, if you constantly put much of the time Nassar worked there, probably need to invest primarily for money into just one or two invest- and University policies did not require growth, so you can build resources ments, they could end up crowding a chaperone to be in the room during "-*32887#9*.98,797662749)5-48.9!7108,9'(+**'#(+&&%$Recommended!)&++" annual" $7$1683748 wellness%)* exams for a comfortable retirement. Then, Take charge of your out others in your portfolio, causing sensitive examinations of minors. (pap smears, pelvic exams, breast as you near retirement, you may want you to lose the value of diversifica- In some cases, MSU had destroyed sexual)1009/'(%(/'%&/&9+5693567924+56318254 health exams, and testicular exams); STD to lower your risk level by shifting tion. And if these particular invest- victims’ medical records by the time There’s no avoiding the statistics: the testing and treatment and rapid HIV some – though certainly not all – of ments are already growth-oriented they reported Nassar to university number of reported sexually transmit- testing and counseling; pregnancy your investment dollars from vehicles, highly subject to market police. While the destruction did not ted disease (STD) cases are at an all- testing; birth control methods includ- growth-oriented vehicles into more risk, they could take a big hit during violate state law or university policy, time high, and if you are sexually ing the pill, the patch, Depo-provera income-producing ones. And once a market downturn. Ultimately, seek such records may have proven useful. active, you are at risk of infection. So shot, and emergency contraception; you do retire, your focus will shift to a balance in how you distribute your As these findings indicate, there are what can you do? Arm yourself with free condoms; immunizations, includ- preserving your money, so one of investment dollars. clear gaps in current law, regulations, the facts about STDs and talk with ing the human papillomavirus (HPV) your key decisions will center on Year after year, successful gardeners and policies that helped enable an your healthcare provider—that’s vaccine for men and women; educa- how much you can afford to with- reap the rewards of their labors. And environment which, unfortunately, always an important place to start. tion and support to help you plan for a draw each year from your investment following some of their habits can proved ripe for abuse. While MSU has When it comes to protecting your sex- healthy future and take control of your portfolio. help you work toward a long-lasting made many positive changes to its ual health, the best offense is a good sexual health. Choose “healthy” investments. and fruitful investment garden, too. policies addressing these gaps, the defense. A relationship between Sexual Health clinical services are Gardeners like to choose plants they This article was written by Edward Legislature must now act to correct patient and healthcare provider provided at little-to-no cost. Most know will really last. That’s why Jones for use by your local Edward these deficiencies on a broader scale emphasizing teamwork and communi- major insurance plans are accepted, they look for things such as green Jones Financial Advisor. to the greatest extent it can. cation is key: when the relationship including most Medicaid plans. Costs leaves, as opposed to brown or yel- In the end, we recommended more works better, sexual health works bet- are based on a sliding-fee scale deter- than 30 new laws to more comprehen- ter. mined according to your income and sively protect others from similar The Berrien County Health no one is turned away for inability to Please check your abuses and to change the very culture Department’s Sexual Health Clinic is pay. subscription address label which allows for sexual abuse to here to help you plan for a healthy Sexual Health Clinic services are News for any errors and the occur. You can view our policy and future. The clinic offers accessible, available at all Berrien County Health from correct expiration date. budget recommendations by visiting non-judgmental, and supportive serv- Department locations (Benton Harbor, replasata.com. ices to women, men, and teens regard- Niles, and Three Oaks) by appoint- Lansing I will fight to push these reforms less of income, insurance status, back- ment only. To make an appointment Call Amy on through the legislature so that whether ground, or sexuality. Services are for any location or for more informa- in a school, medical setting, or any- low/no-cost, are 100% confidential, tion, please call (269) 926-7121. Tuesday or Wednesday where else in our communities, a and include birth control, STD testing, More information about the Sexual tragedy like this will not happen and annual wellness exams and testing By Sen. John Proos Health Clinic can be found at (269) 463-6397 again. for men and women. www.bchdmi.org. Services available include: Congratulations to 2018 spirit tournament champions! I want to extend my congratulations FREE COMMUNITY SEMINAR to the Coloma Comets for winning this year’s Southwest Michigan Spirit Tournament championship. Coming off impressive Final Four victories, the final round matchup Is Arthritis Limiting between the River Valley Mustangs and Coloma had the anticipation of an exciting championship match — and Your Ability to Enjoy Life? it lived up to that expectation. In the end, the Comets emerged as champi- ons, earning nearly 10,000 points on Join orthopedic surgeon, Jeff rey Postma, DO, as he discusses the various Facebook alone. types of arthritis and the latest approaches to treating this common condition. I sponsored this spirit tournament to give area students an opportunity to Registration is encouraged; but not required. showcase their school pride in a man- Call (269) 927-5361 or register online at ner that inspired creativity. www.communityboneandjoint.com/arthritis The contest spanned five weeks and featured 31 area high schools, which were divided into four brackets named for features that characterize our Thursday, April 12 region. Thousands of fans and stu- 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. dents participated by voting in online polls and submitted photos on Lakeland Hospital Watervliet Facebook and Twitter to score points Classrooms A & B for their school. As the tournament champion, Coloma High School will be presented with a Wednesday, April 18 traveling trophy and will also receive a special tribute commending the 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. school for the spirit of its students and Baymont Inn and Suites community. The tribute will be signed South Haven by me; Rep. Kim LaSata, R- Conference Center Bainbridge Township; Congressman Fred Upton; Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and Gov. Rick Snyder. The people of Coloma should be As the owner of a distributing company, proud of the spirit and community Pete Toth of Coloma was on his feet for hours at they displayed during the contest. a time. Although he delivered each package with It was awesome to see the tremen- a smile, the pain he was experiencing in his knees dous response, and I want to thank told a di erent story. everyone who shared their love for their school and their community. The phenomenal participation made this year’s contest such a wonderful suc- cess. As always, I look forward to hearing your comments and feedback on the This seminar will be available live on Lakeland’s important issues facing Michigan. You Facebook page and video recorded can contact me at 517-373-6960. Judge rules evidence supports embezzlement April 12, 2018 Tri-City Record 3
trialBy Jon forBisnett formeralerted Hartford the Van Buren County Sheriff’sTownshiptime of up to 15sexton years and a fine of Judge Arthur Clarke has ruled that Department in the fall 2016 who then $25,000 or 3 times the value of the enough evidence exists for the former launched an investigation in January of money or property, whichever is Hartford Township cemetery sexton to 2017 into alleged missing funds, greater, and a second count of Embez- go to trial. That ruling came last week mostly cash transactions that were the zlement by a Public Official, also a out of the Van Buren County responsibility of Heskett. The period felony. District Court in South Haven. involved spanned January 2011 Trial date has yet to be determined. Clarke previously heard arguments through December 2016. and testimony at South Haven District The investigation report was turned Court on Thursday, March 15 leading over to the Van Buren County Prosecu- N.B. Historical to his recent ruling. tor’s Office, which ultimately author- Gerrie Lee Heskett, 61, of Hartford ized the embezzlement charge. Museum hosts was originally arraigned back on June Hartford Township officials dis- 70TH ANNIVERSARY… Kenneth and Margaret Woodward celebrated 14, 2017 on a charge of embezzlement charged Heskett in late 2016 when dis- “History of their 70th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. They were mar- of between $50,000 and $100,000. The crepancies arose. ried in 1948 at Salem Lutheran Church in Coloma. They lived in Coloma investigation revealed an alleged Judge Clarke supports requests by the Blossomtime” for much of their lives, but are now currently residing in Palmetto, FL. $65,000 called into question over a pe- prosecution in that Heskett be bound Their family includes sons Gregg Woodward of Coloma, Dan Woodward riod dating from 2011 to 2016. Heskett over for trial on two counts; embezzle- Tuesday, April 17 of Palmetto, FL, four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Cards was employed as cemetery sexton for ment of money or property valued at On Tuesday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. the of congratulations will reach them at 8610 28th Ave E, Palmetto, FL 34221. Hartford Township since 1997. between $50,000 and $100,000 (a North Berrien Historical Museum will Hartford Township’s Board first felony) which carries a penalty of jail host “The History of Blossomtime,” presented by Anna Abdelnour, Presi- dent of Blossomtime Festival Inc. Free classes on Catholicism K-9 team joins Lakeland Health As early as 1891 local area business Lakeland Health is pleased to wel- interests took a proactive role in at- come a new team of certified K-9 se- tracting visitors to Southwest Michigan at St. Joseph Catholic Church curity officers — Bruce Modigell, a with their promotion in the Chicago Are you searching for deeper meaning in your life? Were you baptized Catholic retired police officer with more than 20 market. With the Graham and Morton but never really learned about the Catholic faith? Did you attend Catholic school years of experience in law enforce- Steamship Company offering special but graduated then never came back? ment, and Inez, a two-year-old female rates, hundreds of visitors made the Have you heard bad press which helped you form a negative opinion? Are you German shepherd from Hungary. lake crossing by boat to enjoy the or- a Catholic, practicing or not who just wants to learn about the faith? Following the selection of Inez in Feb- chard tours. If any of these are your situation or perhaps you’re just curious and have ques- ruary, the K-9 team completed a rigor- Influenced by a growing agricultural tions, please join them at 6:00 p.m. on ous three-week training at a industry, in 1906 Rev. W.J. Cady of the Monday, April 16 at St. Joseph Catholic full-service facility in Indiana before First Congregational Church in Benton Church Parish Administration build- starting patrol at Lakeland facilities. In Harbor was the first to urge his parish- ing, 157 Lucinda Lane in Watervliet recent years, hospital security depart- ioners to drive through the orchards for a 2-hour open forum on Catholi- ments have involved K-9 teams as a and view the fruit blossoms. Cady cism. These classes are held every third Working cost-effective resource to help diffuse termed them “symbols of life renewed” Monday of the month. Please stop by together for tense situations, detect weapons or and his sermon is credited with the for an informative class, new informa- bombs, and deescalate potentially vio- Handler Bruce Modigell and Inez birth of the Blossomtime Festival. tion is presented every month. your financial lent situations. when I heard about the new K-9 pro- The Blossomtime Festival is the oldest future “K-9 teams are a growing trend among gram I thought it was a great opportu- and largest multi-community festival health systems throughout the country nity for myself and for Lakeland,” said in the State of Michigan. Anna Abdel- because they are a proven, non-lethal nour will share how this springtime tra- Modigell. “Working with Inez has been Salem . way to help reduce assaults and violent dition got its start! BrianFinancial W Advisor Smith a very positive experience. Every day 154 Badt Drive acts,” said Rich Matthews, Executive I come to work Inez puts smiles on the No RSVP is required for this free pro- Coloma, MI 49038 Director of Safety and Security, Lake- faces of patients, visitors, and team gram. The North Berrien Historical Lutheran 269-468-4153 land Health. “We want to be proactive members.” Museum is located at 300 Coloma Ave. www.edwardjones.com in ensuring the safety of everyone who It is important for everyone who en- in Coloma, across from Coloma High Preschool enters our facilities and help de-esca- counters Inez at a Lakeland Health fa- School. For questions, contact the mu- late tension and stress for our patients cility to keep in mind she is a working seum at (269) 468-3330 or at registration and team members before a real issue dog, not a pet or therapy animal and al- [email protected]. Member SIPC arises.” ways ask the handler permission first now open “I have always been a dog lover and before approaching the dog. Registration for the 2018-19 school year is now open at Salem Lutheran Hartford High School National Honor Society members Preschool, Coloma. Classes are avail- able for 3 and 4 year olds. Their goal are guest speakers at Paw Paw Lake Rotary meeting is to prepare children for further edu- cation with a play-based learning envi- ronment. In keeping with the philosophy of training the whole child, their program offers activities to pro- mote intellectual development, emer- It’s not too early gent reading, social, physical and to schedule your emotional development. Please visit their Facebook page for formal style photos of fun. For more information for Prom or a registration packet stop by the church office at 275 Marvin St. or call We’ll be putting 269-468-6567. some great gift Please share your good news packs together with the readers of the for that special Tri-City Record ROTARY GUESTS… Hartford National Honor Society (NHS) members were guest speakers at the Paw Paw graduate or email to Lake Rotary meeting. Pictured (from the left) are Jordan Ness, Acting Rotary President; students Bobby Johnson, Mom in Elly Valdes, Olivia Ziemer, Trey Ackerman, and Abigail Garcia; NHS advisor Mrs. Heidi Macias; and Penny [email protected] Moss, Rotary Program Chair. your life To be eligible for the NHS a student needs a 3.4 GPA, be involved with the community by working on community service projects, and write an essay on why they want to be in NHS. The school faculty chooses who is accepted into the group. There are 26 active members. The NHS is led by Mrs. Heidi Macias, teacher at Hartford High School. Family owned since 1947 One project the NHS is involved in is pumpkin carving with the students of Bert Goens Learning Center, which is part of the Van Buren Intermediate School District. They also do several fund-raising events such as a Giving Tree, popcorn and candy sales, Mom to Mom sale, and Jail & Bail fundraisers. These events raise money to take approximately 28 children from Redwood Elementary School, in Hartford, Christmas shopping. They raise ap- proximately $150 per child. The children buy shoes, boots, coats and clothes. They also do a “Lock-In” with students where they play games, have tournaments and scavenger hunts. Plus, many more fun events that builds teamwork and leadership skills. Paw Paw Lake Rotary meets Wednesday’s at 12 Noon at Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet. Spring Opening STORE OPENING Saturday, April 21, 2018 Refreshments & Gifts! 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The museum can be con- There is power of life and death in the tacted at 269-468-3330 or by tongue. An encouraging word to email to info@northberrienhisto- someone who is down can lift him up ry.org. and help him make it through the day. From the photo collection at the North Berrien Historical Museum 2. A destructive word to someone who 300 Coloma Avenue, Coloma By Roy M. Davis is down can be what it takes to kill him. EDITOR’S NOTE: This entry of in our conference afterwards, she told “Be careful of what you say. Speak the Paw Paw River Journal was me, “It might make a pulp magazine life to those who cross your path. The previously published in the Tri-City story.” Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By power of words… it is sometimes Record. Back in the day, “pulp magazines” As reported in the local newspapers: Coloma Courier, hard to understand that an encourag- Hartford Day Spring, and Watervliet Record. were those cheap dime publications ing word can go such a long way. on the newsstand… printed on Words that live Anyone can speak words that tend to NEWS FROM THE COLOMA COURIER newsprint paper, and having lurid cov- Most of my adult life I have dealt in rob another of the spirit to continue in 100 yearsRolling ago – 1918 BackHocker remindsThe residents Years not to burn ers. I had been an avid reader of them words. They are an important part of difficult times. Special is the individ- The thrift of American farms, facto- rubbish and weeds on windy days. as a kid… “G-8 & His Battle Aces,” my living, my work, my hobbies, and ual who will take the time to encour- ries and homes is the foundation of 30 years ago – 1988 “Doc Savage, Man of Bronze,” even my recreation. In fact, I have age another!” American VICTORY – George Several candidates are running for “Black Mask Detective,” etc. But my gotten so used to them I sometimes I say, “Amen, Brother Benjamin, Lorenz, Hard and Soft Coal – Coloma. terms on the Board of Education. teacher said it with such a sneer, I was forget how important they are. So then amen!” “How Do Your Sacrifices Compare?” Voters will be choosing from Larry crushed. I have to stop and think… consider… And, goodness knows, we need more The American boy who goes to war Steck, Rose Coble, Blaine Olney, Later I came to realize she was right. and sometimes write about the impor- word of encouragement as we weave gives up so much. When you invest in Jerry Jollay and Walter Arny. But it still didn’t make me like her! tance of the words we all use in our golden threads into the tapestry of our Liberty Bonds, it is not a SACRI- We Asked You… Have you mailed Since that time, I have come back to daily lives. lives in these storybook towns along FICE, but a PRIVILEGE – C. Kloess your Income Tax Return? Lana Enos my earlier efforts and I can see what First time I realized that words could the Paw Paw River. – Groceries and Meat, Coloma. and Melanie Troike already have was wrong with them. And I realize be powerful was in about the seventh As The Editor Sees It – This is not refunds back. Jeff Cheatham says, “It that writing well consists mostly not grade. We all had to write a story for only President Wilson’s war. Your is back and spent.” of inspiration but solid ideas and Coloma Library News English class. I had been reading government needs YOUR support, not Bill Beverly, local historian, will revising, revising, revising. In fact, I Money Smart Kids Read about World War I and the men who your criticism. Stand by your presi- present The History of Watervliet and came to rely on revision so much that Story Time flew the skies in crude fabric air- dent. Coloma. This lecture is sponsored by when I applied for a fellowship that The library is participating in Money planes... They were like knights joust- Watervliet Public Schools, North would give us a year at a major uni- Smart Week by having a children’s 60 years ago – 1958 ing as they tried to shoot each other Berrien Historical Society and North versity with all expenses paid… I program, presented with Honor Credit Berrien County Sheriff Henry Griese down. Berrien Adult and Community wrote a six-page autobiography as an Union in Coloma on Wednesday, inspects several stolen items that were I loved those stories, so I tried writing Education. entrance exam. And I revised that April 25 at 4:30 p.m. This program is recovered. A Coloma teenage gang one about the air war over France. It Deadlines for the Glad-Peach Festival paper again and again. geared towards K-2nd Grade, but all was apprehended and the investiga- was a crude effort, but my teacher events are approaching. Attend the My Chief Accountant said she knew children are welcome. Children will tion continues. must have seen something in it meeting with your ideas. all along that I was going to get the learn about money, saving, spending Everything is ready for the selection because she praised my efforts. Now Refreshments will be served. fellowship. But… in my mind… what and what makes sense! There will be a of Miss Coloma. Three judges from I realize she was trying to encourage Submitted by volunteer Sandi Musick tipped the scales was the endless story, craft, game, snack and each South Bend will face the task of me… seeing in those first efforts the Munchow at Coloma Public Library revising that improved it. family will get to take home a copy of selecting among 27 beauties. possibility that some day… some from the Coloma Courier newspapers Words are so powerful… and perhaps “Lots and Lots of Coins” by Miss L. Marie Furman and John day… I might get better and write a donated by the Tri-City Record. I could end with a story that came in Margarette S. Reid. Books are provid- Steele will receive certificates of merit worthwhile story. Hours: Mon & Fri, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 one of Marion’s nursing school ed by the Michigan Credit Union from the Berrien County Educational When I started college after WWII, I p.m.; Tue, Wed & Thu, 10:00 a.m.- newsletters. The son of one nurse Foundation. There is no sign-up or fee Association. was interested in getting back to writ- 8:00 p.m.; Sat, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. wrote it. I know nothing about him, required. Firemen were busy with four fires ing. So I enrolled in a course for learn- Phone: 269-468-3431 except that he is in the religious life Story Hour this past week. Fire Chief Chester W. ing how to write creatively. It was and his name is Brother Benjamin. Story Hour meets on Wednesdays at taught by a lady professor, and I won’t NEWS FROM THE HARTFORD DAY SPRING He said, “A group of frogs were trav- 10:30 a.m. Toddlers and preschoolers named as salutatorian of the class of say she was down on life… but I don’t 100 years ago - 1918 eling through the woods, and two of are invited to hear a story, make a craft 1943, having also a record of excellent remember her smiling very often. She Hartford’s excellent record during the them fell into a deep pit. When they and sing a song with Miss Amy. There scholarship in a class which is credit- did teach us a lot about what authors first year of the war is an assurance saw how deep the pit was, they told is no sign-up or fee required. It is ed with an exceptionally high scholas- really do when they ply their craft. that Hartford will go “over the top” in the unfortunate frogs they would asked that all children be supervised tic rating. We all had to read our stories in front the third Liberty Loan drive. Jacob never get out. The two frogs ignored by an adult during Story Hour. of the class. One of my first real Oppenheim, president of the Olney 50 years ago - 1968 the comments and tried to jump up out Book Club efforts was about a crime. And it was National Bank and one of Hartford’s Mrs. William Vann will entertain the of the pit. The other frogs above kept The Coloma Library Book Club is a doozy! The plot turned on a case of most enthusiastic war workers, has Modern Mother’s Club at a come as telling them to stop, that they were as meeting on Thursday, April 19 at 5:30 mistaken identity… two guys who been named by Chairman Cavanaugh you are party. Roll call will be good as dead. Finally, one of the frogs p.m. The title to read before the dis- looked so much alike that one was as chairman of the Hartford commit- answered: “How do you feel TV could took heed to what the other frogs were cussion is “Still Life” by Louise tried for a crime the other committed. tee. With his customary aggressive- be improved?” saying and simply gave up. He fell Penny. Generally, depending on Well, when I read it before the class, it ness Chairman Oppenheim is busily Miss Barbara J. Smith, daughter of down and died. The other frog contin- demand there are titles available for was received well enough. But the gathering the sinews of war and is E.M. Smith, became the bride of ued to jump as hard as he could. Once check-out at the front desk. The book prof was still sucking on a lemon and, confidently predicting that the coin of Theodore E. Przybylo. The bride is a club regularly meets every other the realm will pour into Uncle Sam’s graduate of Hartford High School, Thursday and is always looking for coffers until Hartford’s apportionment attended Michigan State University new members. of $42,458 is more than met. and is a graduate of Patricia Stevens at Call 468-3431 with questions on any 75 years ago - 1943 Chicago. Her husband is a graduate of of these activities. The chorus of the Hartford Waller High School and served in the Philharmonic Club will present a Marine Corps. Watervliet District patriotic concert according to chorus Pictures of the 1967 Blossom Parade director Mrs. Dan Staples. Proceeds were shown at a dinner meeting for Library News from the concert will go to the Red mothers of and contestants in the “National Library Week” Cross. Hartford queen contest. Miss Bernice April 8 – 14, 2018 Miss Helen Sanford has earned the Wolverton, Miss Hartford of 1967 was In Stitches Knitting Group: Apr 13, honor of being valedictorian of the guest of honor. 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Second Friday of Hartford High School senior class, Submitted by Librarian Stephanie every month, bring your needles and according to an announcement by Daniels at Hartford Public Library come on down! Limited supplies Supt. B.W. Robinson. Miss Sanford from microfilm copies of the Hartford available; beginners are welcome. has maintained the highest scholastic Day Spring. Third Monday Book Club: Apr 16, average during the four years of high Hours: Mon, Tue & Wed, 10 a.m.-7 7 – 8 p.m. “Goodbye, Vitamin” by school work. p.m.; Thu & Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat, Rachel Khong. Great books, fabulous Miss Donna Vanderlyn has been 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Phone: 269-621-3408 conversations! Ask for your copy at the desk. NEWS FROM THE WATERVLIET RECORD Money Smart Art: April - Special 90 years ago - 1928 Patricia Ann, born Jan. 7, 1958 and stuff for kids. Pick up some library Mayor and Mrs. F.W. Brown and weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces. “bucks” at the desk and spend them on daughter Evelyn and H.G. Hinckley The seventh grade of the Watervliet our art supplies; create something just motored to Chicago on Apr. 27, 1928, Junior High School went on a class for fun! returning that evening. Dr. Brown trip to the Science and Industry Teen Table Projects: April - drove from Watervliet to the down Museum in Chicago on Apr. 12, 1958. Celebrate Poetry Month by writing in town loop district in 3-1/2 hours and it They left the school at 7:00 a.m. in some books! Take a page from one of was the first time that he had ever two school buses and returned at 9:30 our recycle-bound books and cross off driven into Chicago. p.m. everything but your very own poem! Theron Forbes is serving on the cir- 30 years ago - 1988 Zachary – the read to me dog: cuit court jury, having been drawn for Dr. Henry Anthony Fischer, Class of Every Saturday through the spring the April term to take the place of B.F. 1953, will be the featured speaker at – 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Come meet Budd for this city. Mr. Forbes has the annual National Honor Society Zachary – a certified therapy hypoal- been off duty at the Rosenberg & Induction Ceremony on Apr. 21, 1988. lergenic labradoodle, has a Good Forbes plant on account of a crippled Area high school students identified Canine Citizen Certificate and is a hand from an injury sustained the first as achievers in mathematics and sci- member of the American Kennel day at the yards on his return from ence were recently honored at a ban- Club, loves to be read to by kids. Florida. quet at Southwestern Michigan Mr. and Mrs. John Ryan of College. Roger Lottridge and Phil Kalamazoo have purchased F. Gearhart from Watervliet were among Tri-City Record Subscription Form Reinbold photograph studio in this them. Name______city and will take possession of the WHS distinguished graduating sen- Mailing Address______business May 1, 1928. Mrs. Ryan is iors for 1988 were Todd Bannen, an experienced photographer and will Shannon Hanks and Roger Lottridge, City, State & Zip______assist her husband in the work. all Co-Valedictorians. They earned Annual rate: please circle & pay the amount that applies to your address: 60 years ago - 1958 4.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale after their Berrien & Van Buren Counties $44 Rest of MI $59 Snowbirds $61 U.S. $68 The home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald seven semesters of high school. Submitted by Sally Q. Gonzalez from E-edition subscriptions may also be purchased for $32 per year by visiting www.tricityrecord.com Gross, Watervliet, was the scene of a delightful surprise party; the occasion files at Watervliet District Library of Send with payment to... Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 being the 40th wedding anniversary of the Watervliet Record newspapers Pay with Credit Card... VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card... provide info ... the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. donated by the Tri-City Record. Colver Gross. Hours: Mon & Wed, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Card #______3 digit sec. code_____ exp. date ______Mr. and Mrs. Ray Salmons are the Tue, Thu & Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Your Phone number______proud parents of their baby girl, Phone: 269-463-6382 When the letter carrier comes to your of blood products for those in need of April 12, 2018 Tri-City Record 5 home, keep your dog inside, away transfusions. Donors of all blood Bob’s Hobby Shop (AAP) report that small children, the from the door, in another room, or on types are needed to help meet patient elderly, and letter carriers, in that a leash. needs this spring. RedCrossBlood.org/Lets-Do-More.) buildingLetters troubles and Commentaryorder, are the most frequent victims of Dogs can be protective of their terri- Make an appointment to donate blood Upcoming blood donation opportuni- continue dog bites. Children are the majority of tory and may interpret the actions of by downloading the free Red Cross ties April 16-30: Berrien County - victims and are 900 times more likely letter carriers as a threat. Blood Donor App, visiting Tuesday, Apr. 17, 9 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Dear Editor, to be bitten than letter carriers. Please take precautions when accept- RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800- Lake Michigan Catholic High School, Once again I went to court over my “Dog attacks are the most commonly ing mail in the presence of your pet. RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). All 915 Pleasant, St. Joseph and empty building and almost wasted a reported childhood public health prob- Spay or neuter your dog. Neutered those who donate from April 9 to May Wednesday, Apr. 25, 10 a.m. - 3:45 whole day. And, once again, Chemical lem in the United States,” adds Fisher. dogs are less likely to bite. Humane 13, 2018, will be entered to win one of p.m., Lake Michigan College, 2755 Bank would not get me the letter that “Dog bite victims account for up to 5 Society of the United States (HSUS) three $1,000 gift cards to a national Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor; Van they promised several times to me. percent of emergency room visits.” statistics reflect that dogs that have home improvement retailer, courtesy Buren County - Friday, Apr. 27, 9:30 So I had to go before the judge and The following tips will help people not been spayed or neutered are up to of Suburban Propane. (Restrictions a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Lawrence High was given two choices: Plea guilty avoid being bitten by a dog and offer three times more likely to be involved apply; more details are available at School, 650 W. St. Joseph Street. and pay a $500 fine or have a trial advice on how to be a responsible dog in a biting incident than neutered or before a jury. I decided to have a trial owner. spayed dogs. knowing that 12 people with common Don’t Dogs that haven’t been properly sense would do the right thing, even How to avoid being bitten: run past a dog. The dog’s natural socialized, receive little attention or though my troubles started with the instinct is to chase and catch you. If a handling, or are left tied up for long people running the city who have no dog threatens you, don’t scream. periods of time frequently turn into sense… at least in my opinion. Avoid eye contact. Try to remain biters. It is kind of comical. I believe Al motionless until the dog leaves, and The Postal Service receives no tax Capone only went to court once but then back away slowly until the dog is dollars for operating expenses and luckily for him, he didn’t have an out of sight. relies on the sale of postage, products empty building in Watervliet. Don’t approach a strange dog, espe- and services to fund its operations. Bob Taylor cially one that’s tethered or confined. While letter carriers are discouraged Watervliet Post Office from petting animals, people who Give blood with the choose to pet dogs should always let a Red Cross during delivers message dog see and sniff them before petting about dog bites the animal. National Volunteer If you believe a dog is about to attack Month Offers tips on how to you, try to place something between avoid being bitten and be The American Red Cross encourages yourself and the dog, such as a back- eligible donors to give blood during a responsible dog owner pack or a bicycle. National Volunteer Month this April. During National Dog Bite Prevention How to be a responsible dog owner: Donating blood is a simple way for Week, April 8-14, Watervliet letter Obedience training can teach dogs those who are short on time to make a carriers want to deliver a special mes- proper behavior and help owners con- life-changing difference. sage to the community about working trol their dog in any situation. Volunteer donors are the only source together to avoid the cost and pain of dog bites. Last year, 6,244 postal employees were victimized by dogs. But that Social Security & you By Vonda VanTil, Social Security number pales in comparison to the Public Affairs Specialist more than 2 million children who 1-800-772-1213 received dog bite injuries in a single year. spouse’s current employment, you “That’s why we’re delivering this Facts you should know may have a special enrollment period important message to the community,” about enrolling in during which you can sign up for said Watervliet Postmaster Wendy Medicare Part B. This means that you Fisher. “Several of our letter carriers Medicare Part A & B may delay enrolling in Part B without know first-hand about both the pre- Understanding Medicare isn’t as dif- having to wait for a general enroll- vention and the pain of animal attacks, ficult as you might think. It’s a benefit ment period and without paying the and we want to do whatever we can to most working Americans can count lifetime penalty for late enrollment. By Karl Bayer, Editor and Publisher help educate the community — espe- on. Here are some facts you might not Additional rules and limits apply. cially parents and pet owners.” know about the program. THE END IS NEAR? Hopefully we have seen the last of the snowflakes for To avoid a tax penalty, you should More than 4.5 million people are bit- Can I still get Medicare at 65? Yes, this spring. Monday morning I had to brush off the windshield. Tuesday there stop contributing to your Health ten annually by dogs. At the you’re eligible for Medicare starting was just a hint of the white stuff, mostly as heavy frost. Savings Account (HSA) at least six Watervliet Post Office, there have at 65, no matter what year you were Thursday’s forecast of 60 degrees and partly sunny has me champing at the bit months before you apply for been more than 10 dog incidents with- born. If you or your spouse worked to get on the water for some fishing. Medicare. If you have an HSA when in the last year. and paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 This long Karl’sand cold spring has made the conditions of our roads much worse you sign up for Medicare, you can’t The American Veterinary Medical years, you’re eligible for Part A (hos- than usual at this time of the year. contribute to your HSA after your Association (AVMA) and the pital insurance) at age 65 for free. Part Friends at the Coloma City Hall reminded me there is a MDOT email link for Medicare coverage begins or you may American Academy of Pediatrics A helps pay for inpatient care in a hos- reporting potholes on state roads. That link is “Send location info to MDOT have to pay a tax penalty. Premium- Kolumn pital or skilled nursing facility follow- for repair.” Call your county to report local road issues. free Part A coverage begins six ing a hospital stay. You’re also eligible Spiritual months before the date you apply for for Part B (medical insurance) if you CASEY’S COMING… If local comments are any indication, folks are excit- Medicare, but no earlier than the first Compass choose to get it and pay a monthly pre- ed that Casey’s General Store opens for business this Friday. The popular month you were eligible for Medicare. mium. Part B helps pay for services brand opens its first store in Michigan, right here in the heart of the Tri-Cities. To avoid an unwanted tax penalty, you Points from doctors and other health care I’ve heard several more Casey’s are slated to be built in Michigan, but the should stop contributing to your HSA providers, outpatient care, home largest (and first) is here in Watervliet. By six months before you apply for David Helms health care, durable medical equip- Watch for grand opening specials in next week’s Record. There will be a Medicare. You can withdraw money (former pastor) ment, and some preventative services. Coloma Watervliet Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. on from your HSA after you enroll in If you are receiving Social Security Friday, April 20 to officially welcome Casey’s General Store to the Tri-City Medicare to help pay for medical benefits already, you are automatically Area. Aliens have knees! expenses like deductibles, premiums, I spent hours gazing up into the night enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B at coinsurance, or copayments. If you’d sky hoping to see something move. age 65. Because you must pay a pre- THERE MUST BE MONEY TO BE MADE IN SCAMMING… my friend like to continue contributing to your Anything. I found Orion’s Belt. I mium for Part B, you can choose to and I agreed last week. Why else, with all the warnings and reminders to not HSA, you shouldn’t apply for knew how to find the North Star using turn it down. However, if you don’t give out any personal and financial information over the phone, is there still so Medicare or Social Security benefits. the Big Dipper’s pointing stars. And enroll in Part B when you’re first eli- many scams out there. How Much Does Part B Coverage leaning back on the brick garden gible for it, and choose to enroll later, At this time of the year, the big scam is a caller purporting to be a collection Cost? You are responsible for the Part stairs, I got accustomed to the dark- you may have to pay a late enrollment agent for the IRS and demanding money for unpaid taxes. Is there anybody out B premium each month. Most people ness and could see still more stars. But penalty for as long as you have Part B there that doesn’t know the IRS never collects taxes over the phone? will pay the standard premium nothing moved. And I wouldn’t see coverage. I said the only thing I figure that keeps scammers going is that it must be a amount, which is $134 in 2018 if you anything move in the night sky until I If you’re not receiving Social cheap investment for the return. That means the amount of money the criminal sign up for Part B when you’re first later visited the Grand Canyon and Security benefits, you have a seven- must spend is very little compared to the large amount of money the crook gets eligible. This amount can change Bryce Canyon. Then I discovered the month period (your Initial Enrollment from people he cheats (steals from). every year. You can find up-to-date beauty of meteors. Period) to sign up for Part B. I was blaming the plague of fraud on cheap phone services and remarked that premium amounts on Medicare.gov. I still enjoy meteor shower events and Generally, your initial enrollment crooks didn’t use the mail any longer because it was too expensive and risky. You can learn more about Social the occasional borealis we are able to period begins three months before Not a couple days later I got a letter from a “financial advisor” in Spain. He Security and Medicare at see here in Southwest Michigan. your 65th birthday, includes the month wrote of a person killed in an earthquake with the surname of Bayer who had www.socialsecurity.gov/benefits/medi Other than the Echo communications you turn age 65, and ends three left an excess of $9 million in a safe deposit box. care. satellite however, I’ve never seen a months after your birth month. He suggested, in so many words, that he would assist me in claiming the Vonda VanTil is the Public Affairs spaceship, human or alien. If you are covered under an money and splitting it 50-50. He claimed I did not have to be heir to the money Specialist for West Michigan. You Theories abound about aliens and employer group health plan, you and that no laws would be broken should I wish to claim the funds. can write her c/o Social Security their vehicles, don’t they? When we may have a special enrollment peri- He even supplied a mailing address, phone number and email to communicate Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, lived close to Lake Ontario there were od for Part B. If you are 65 or older my willingness to collect some $4.5 million. Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email stories of an alien spaceship disap- and covered under a group health So, this financial advisor provided the answer to my question, why do scam- at [email protected]. pearing into the lake after giving local plan, either from your own or your mers stay in business? The answer is greed. Oswego police a run for their money There are enough people out there willing to believe there is a pot of gold at through the city cemetery one night. TRI-CITY RECORD LLC the end of the rainbow, that there is a golden ticket with their name on it, that Grave-robbing aliens? Zombie aliens? dba Watervliet Record - Coloma Courier - Hartford News the next trip to the casino will bring a jackpot, that makes it worthwhile for the That would be scary! Who knows? 138 N. Main St., P.O. Box 7 Watervliet, MI 49098 criminals, con artists and scammers to relieve you of your hard-earned money. I do know this. If they exist they are For those with the last name Bayer (or who are considering a name change) Fax 463-8329 not exempted from ultimately wor- (269) 463-6397 and want to contact the financial advisor in Spain, I have his letter in the round shiping Jesus Christ. And that is E-mail [email protected] www.tricityrecord.com file. encouraging, especially for all those Karl Bayer, Publisher and Editor who worship Jesus Christ now. 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Letter authorship identity may be sions, if any, will be filed with all the other congressional findings on home- bearing Savior now while you still withheld by request, at the discretion of the editor. The publication land security, gun control, health care, and etcetera on a giant computer in the can. Visit https://peacewithgod.net or deadline for letters is 5 p.m., on Monday for that week’s issue. basement of the White House… Accessible to everyone with a cell phone and call 1-877-247-2426 to find out how. a social media account. 6 Tri-City Record April 12, 2018 Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Donald was a founding member of the New Buffalo City Police Home and Cremation Services in the Watervliet 40-year Club and a Department, the St. Joseph Coloma. Those wishing to leave an member of the Twin City Camera Department of Public Safety, and the Joyce’s memory will follow. Pastor online message of remembrance may Club out of St. Joseph. Donald was a Benton Harbor Department of Public LILLIAN (JOYCE) BROOKS Dan Wilson will officiate. As to do so at www.duffieldpastrick.com. man with a huge heart and found great Safety are ready to crack down on tex- Lillian Joyce Brooks was born Joyce’s wishes cremation has taken Tr i-City Area Obituaries Memorials may be made in Dick’s joy through getting people together or ting-law violators during the 3rd January 7, 1931 the daughter of place. Burial of her ashes will take name to Sarett Nature Center, 2300 N. helping anyone in need. National Texting Enforcement Torrey and Marie place in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor, Donald leaves behind a loving family Crackdown. ( D r a k e ) Township at a later date. In lieu of MI 49022. to cherish his memory which includes The increased high-visibility enforce- Dillenbeck of flowers, memorial donations in five siblings: Lucinda (Jim) Bos, ment by these agencies will be con- Lawrence. Both Joyce’s name may be made to Mary Wagner, Daniel (Sandra) Hunt, ducted at various times and dates have preceded her Lawrence Ox Roast or Lawrence GORDON WAYNE KRELL Gordon Wayne Krell, 89, Watervliet, William (Erica) Hunt, and Thomas which began on April 9, 2018 and in passing. Joyce Alumni Association. Those wishing to died Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Hunt; his numerous nieces and continues through April 21, 2018. went to be with leave memorial condolences for the Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph, nephews; and many friends. Donald However, enforcement action will be her Lord on April family may do so at Michigan. died Wednesday, April 4. taken by all law enforcement officers, 2, 2018 at www.calvin-leonardfh.com. Gordon was born March 6, 1929, in His parents James and Joan (Cleary) who observe violations, even the offi- Countryside Nursing and Euclid Center, Michigan, to Jonathan Hunt and a brother James Hunt pre- cers not assigned to the high-visibility Rehabilitation Community in South and Edith (Benson) Krell. He grew up cede Donald in death. distracted driving enforcement. Haven. in Coloma on the family peach farm. Donald’s family celebrated his life During April, law enforcement offi- Joyce was a 1949 graduate of RICHARD C. LYON Gordon was a 1947 graduate of with a visitation Monday, April 9 at cers will be stepping up patrols for Lawrence High School. On July 2, Richard C. Lyon of Coloma, Coloma High School. He married a Hutchins Funeral Home in Watervliet. motorists who text while driving. The 1949, she married Richard Mead Michigan died April 2, 2018 after a classmate, Eleanor Johnson, in 1951. You may leave a message of comfort National U Drive, U Text, U Pay high- Brooks of Lawrence. Together they short illness. Born October 1, 1922, he They moved to Watervliet shortly for Donald’s family at hutchinsfuner- visibility enforcement campaign has raised three daughters and a son on a was the oldest thereafter. al.com. two goals: conduct enforcement on farm in Lawrence. She went to college child of Harold E. He is survived by a son, Gregory, of anti-texting laws and advertise these for two years receiving her nurse’s Lyon and Marion Death Notices Watervliet. efforts with media and social media certificate. She worked at Community Stone Lyon. Michael Joseph LaVanway, 67, of Preceding Gordon in death were his outreach to make drivers aware of the Hospital in Watervliet, at LakeView Dick graduated St. Joseph died Apr. 8, 2018 at home. parents, wife Eleanor, daughter Marie, enforcement and encourage them to Hospital in Paw Paw, at White Oaks in from Coloma Starks & Menchinger Chapel and and a brother Roland. obey the law. Lawton and in Florida, and was in High School in Cremation Services, St. Joseph Gordon was a lifelong bookkeeper, Driving and texting is not only dan- home health care until she reached the 1939. While Christian Basilio Pawluk, 20, of retiring from the Berrien County gerous and irresponsible, it’s illegal. age of 80. In her spare time she attending Western Cassopolis died Apr. 5, 2018 in Health Department. Gordon’s passion Drivers who break our state’s texting enjoyed crocheting, traveling and Michigan College Benton Harbor. Davidson Chapel – was his personal relationship with law will be stopped and cited. Texting camping, making U.P. pasties for of Education, he was called to duty in Florin Funeral Service, Coloma Jesus Christ, and a love of playing the while driving is especially dangerous many area festivals. She was president the U.S. Army, serving first as an Charles Monroe Ball, 84, formerly piano and organ at church. His full- because it involves three main types of the Senior Citizens of Lawrence enlisted man. He attended Texas of Berrien Center died Apr. 8, 2018 at time ministry after the passing of of distraction: visual (taking your eyes and an active member of the Red Hat A&M and then Washington Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Eleanor was playing piano at numer- off the road); manual (taking your Ladies. University in St. Louis, graduating as Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire ous nursing homes, churches, and sen- hands off the steering wheel); and Joyce is survived by her children, a Doctor of Dentistry. His forty-two Alpha Luzette Horton-Stump, 66, of ior centers. cognitive (taking your mind off the Susan (Frank) Valles of Decatur, year practice in Hartford, Michigan Eau Claire died Apr. 4, 2018 at home. Prior to his passing at the Lakeland task of driving). Richard Sr. (Kandi) Brooks, Judith was interrupted when he was recalled Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Medical Center, Gordon had been a Michigan’s texting law prohibits driv- Allison, and Shelly (Allen) Myers all to active duty with the U.S. Army dur- Cremation Services, St. Joseph resident at The Whitcomb Retirement ers from reading, manually typing, or of Lawrence. She is also survived by ing the Korean Conflict and was sta- Center, St. Joseph, Michigan. sending a text message while driving. nine grandchildren, twenty-three tioned in Yokohama, Japan. He was Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 Violating the texting law may be cost- great-grandchildren and four great- discharged as a captain. p.m., Thursday, April 12, 2018, at ly. Drivers convicted of a first offense great-grandchildren. Joyce was pre- Dick was an active member of the POLICE Hutchins Funeral Home, Watervliet, may be fined $100 with subsequent ceded in passing by her husband, Twin City Camera Club, volunteered Michigan. The funeral will be at offenses of $200. Richard in May 1988; her parents; two with the North Berrien Senior Center, 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 13, 2018, REPORTS In addition to texting, distracted driv- sisters, Frances and Jean Dillenbeck; and was an avid sports fan. continued from Page 1 also at Hutchins. Rev. J.O. Hosler and ing can include eating and drinking, her companion Roy Allison and son- He is survived by two sisters, Janet L. days in attempts to locate the missing Rev. Roy Jeffery will be presiding. using a navigation system, attending in-law John Allison. Vandervoort of Granger, Indiana and kayaker. Burial will follow in the Coloma to children, grooming, reading, The family will welcome friends from Joan L. Hines of Portage, Michigan, a Cemetery, Coloma, Michigan. including maps, talking to passengers, 4 to 5 p.m., Friday, April 13, 2018 at brother-in-law John E. Vandervoort Memorials may be made to the family. North Berrien and changing the radio. Distracted the Covey Hill Baptist Church in Paw and six nieces and nephews. driving statistics paint a grim picture: Paw, where the service to honor At his request, no service will be held. Fire Department In 2016, an estimated 3,450 people Following cremation, interment will DONALD E. HUNT battles barn fire Donald’s life began September 3, were killed nationwide in motor vehi- take place at Ft. Custer National The North Berrien Fire Rescue 1958 in Paw Paw. He grew up in cle crashes involving distracted driv- Cemetery, Battle Creek, Michigan. Department responded to a barn fire at Watervliet where he graduated High ers, according to the National Arrangements are being handled by 6201 Carmody Rd. in the early morn- School and was proud of his ing hours of Friday, April 6. The call Highway Traffic Safety “Panther” roots. Donald became a came in at about 1:43 a.m. with units Administration. Distracted driving master electrician and owned Hi Tech arriving on scene at 1:56 a.m. crashes made up 9.2 percent of all Enterprises for many years until merg- Members of the department remained fatal crashes in 2016. ing with Estkowski Construction; cur- on scene until approximately 5:40 In Michigan, distracted driving rently Donald was running A & E a.m. accounted for 12,788 crashes in 2016. Electrical. The barn, owned by Mr. & Mrs. Those crashes resulted in 43 fatalities Outside of work you could find Aaron Molter, was fully involved and 5,103 injuries, according to the Donald boating, hunting, golfing or upon arrival. Chief Michael Mattix Michigan State Police Criminal watching sports. He was a huge fan of stated that the barn and its contents Justice Information Center. the Chicago Cubs, Dallas Cowboys, were completely lost, with numerous race car drivers Dale Earnhardt and farm implements and a warehouse Kevin Harvick, and his favorite ath- cooler full of apples inside. The dam- letes were his nieces and nephews. age is estimated at approximately Coloma $205,000. The fire is still under inves- tigation. The North Berrien Fire Department Hope was assisted by the fire departments of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge Watervliet, Hartford, Keeler, Sister F.O.P.FRIDAY NIGHT Lakes, and Eau Claire/Pipestone. In DINNER Lutheran addition, they were assisted by the Coloma Township Police Department 5pm - 8pm and Pride Care Emergency Services. We are here to help Streak & Shrimp... with Salem Church baked potato, veggie, bread, all Lutheran Church Distracted Driving salad, & dessert... $12 each your and Preschool funeral WELS Enforcement through and cremation needs LCMS April 21 468-3432 Worship 10:30am The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office, 3470 Angling Rd.,Coloma Calvin & Leonard 269-468-6567 the Bridgman City Police Department, Funeral Homes 8 E. Main St., Hartford 621-4101 Worship 9:00am 269-621-3407 Gerald M. Birmele, Manager Sunday School & www.hopelutheranhartford.com 222 E. St. Joseph St., Lawrence Bible Study 10:15am 674-8131 Dale D. Leonard, Manager 205 Bennet Ave. 275 Marvin St. Coloma, MI 49038 Hartford, Mi 49057
RIVERSIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4401 Fikes Rd. Riverside, MI 49084 Phone: (269) 849-1131 Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Pastor David L. Haase April 12, 2018 Tri-City Record 7 Lakeland Health recognized for excellence with Chest “Kute Kids”… Pain Center Accreditation THIS “KUTE KID” is... Anthony The American College of Cardiology changes. of ACC Accreditation Services. “We Thomas Gagliardo who celebrated (ACC) has recognized Lakeland hos- “Both of our Niles and St. Joseph commend Lakeland for its demon- his 1st birthday in March. His proud pitals in Niles and St. Joseph for their hospitals have been accredited since strated commitment to providing parents are Justin and Jenn ifer demonstrated expertise and commit- 2001, offering community members southwest Michigan residents with Gagliardo of Waterv liet. He has two ment in treating patients with chest access to nationally-recognized heart excellent cardiac care.” older sisters Alyssa and Chelsea. His pain. care, right here in southwest According to the Centers for Disease grandparen ts are Tony and Sue Hospitals receiving Chest Pain Michigan,” said Bart Berndt, Control and Prevention, more than Gagliardo of Watervli et, Tom and Center Accreditation from the ACC Executive Director Diagnostic 730,000 Americans suffer a heart Nancy Faino of North Muskegon and must take part in a multi-faceted clin- Services, Heart Center. “As leaders in attack each year. The most common Darryl and Lyn Sample of Muskegon. ical process including a rigorous heart care, we have a dedicated team symptom of a heart attack for both Anthony enjoys the outdoors, riding onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability of first responders, doctors, nurses, men and women is chest pain or dis- and climbing on his toys and opening to evaluate, diagnose, and treat clinicians, and other administrative comfort. However, women are more cupboards. patients who may be experiencing a staff committed to providing the best likely to have atypical symptoms. Share a photo of your “Kute Kids” with heart attack and monitoring for sus- course of treatment in less time, with Other heart attack symptoms include, your friends , neighbors , and relativ es tained success. the hopes of saving valuable heart but are not limited to, tingling or dis- who read the Tri-Cit y Record. Make Hospitals that have earned ACC muscle and helping people return to comfort in one or both arms, back, sure you write your kids’ names on the back of the pic ture and include any Chest Pain Center Accreditation have their normal daily activities as soon shoulder, neck or jaw, shortness of other information about it you would like to see in the paper, including mom proven exceptional competency in as possible.” breath, cold sweat, unusual tiredness, and dad, grandma and grandpa, and so on. Send the “original” photo to the treating patients with heart attack “ACC Accreditation Services is heartburn-like feeling, nausea or Tri-City Record, P.O. Box 7, Waterv liet, MI 49098 or email it with your symptoms. They have streamlined proud to bestow Chest Pain Center vomiting, sudden dizziness and faint- information to record@tricit yrecord.com. Pick u p your photo after it their systems from admission to eval- Accreditation on Lakeland Health,” ing. appears in the paper or include a stamped, self-addressed envelope and we uation to diagnosis and treatment all said Abraham Joseph, vice president will mail it back to you. the way through to appropriate post- discharge care and recommendations Sat. - Sun. Only and assistance in patient lifestyle WWW.MOORETHEATRES.COM Where are your “Kute Kids”? LOMA 468-LOMA COLOMA
RAMPAGE 1:55 4:15 6:55 9:15 (PG-13) Movie Guide A QUIET PLACE 2:10 4:30 7:10 9:25 (PG-13) Watervliet Public Schools NOW SHOWING I CAN ONLY IMAGINE 1:40 4:00 6:40 9:00 (PG) Please check LOMA ad MICHIGAN 637-1662 SOUTH HAVEN Calendar of Events on this page for A QUIET PLACE 2:30 4:45 7:15 9:35 (PG-13) Thursday, April 12 Media Center, 6:00 p.m.; JV ratings & showtime RAMPAGE 2:00 4:15 6:40 9:15 (PG-13) MME Testing – Juniors; Berrien Baseball, Home vs. Hackett, 4:30 BLOCKERS 2:15 4:30 7:00 9:25 (R) RESA Playgroup at South School, p.m.; Varsity Softball & Baseball at 9:30 a.m.; Varsity Softball & Hackett, 4:30 p.m.; Varsity Soccer at Baseball, Home vs. Martin, 4:30 Fennville, 6:00 p.m. WONDERLAND 683-1112 NILES p.m.; MS Track at Gobles with Tuesday, April 17 Truth or Dare... Fennville, 4:30 p.m.; JV Softball vs. MS Track, Home vs. Saugatuck, 4:30 A harmless game of Truth or Dare RAMPAGE 10:45 1:45 4:00 7:10 9:30 (PG-13) Martin at Hays Park, 4:30 p.m.; JV p.m.; JV Softball, Home vs. River among friends turns deadly when BLOCKERS 11:00 1:30 4:10 6:50 9:25 (R) Baseball vs. Brandywine at Hays Valley, 4:30 p.m. someone -- or something -- begins to A QUIET PLACE 10:30 12:30 2:30 4:30 6:30 8:30 (PG-13) Park, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 punish those who tell a lie or refuse READY PLAYER ONE 9:45 12:45 3:40 6:30 9:00 (PG-13) Friday, April 13 2-Hour Early Release, All Buildings SHERLOCK GNOMES 10:15 12:20 2:20 4:20 PG) the dare. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE 7:00 9:20(PG) South School Spirit Day; MS Dance, (Teacher Professional Development); BLACK PANTHER 10:00 12:45 3:30 6:45 9:30 (PG-13) MS Gym, 3:00-5:00 p.m.; Varsity Varsity Track at Lawrence SAC meet, Blockers... Track at Marcellus Co-ed Relays, 4:30 p.m.; Varsity Soccer, Home vs. Three parents try to stop their daugh- 4:30 p.m.; JV Softball & Baseball, Saugatuck, 6:00 p.m. ters from having sex on Prom night. Home vs. Centreville, 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, April 19 Varsity Softball & Baseball at JV Softball & Baseball at Lawrence, A Quiet place... Community Calendar Centreville, 4:30 p.m.; Choir at 4:30 p.m.; Varsity Softball & A family is forced to live in silence Sponsored as a community service by MSVMA State Solo & Ensemble at Baseball, Home vs. Lawrence, 4:30 while hiding from creatures that hunt Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill Allendale HS p.m.; MS Track at Gobles Invitational by sound. Send Community Calendar listings to: Saturday, April 14 Relays, 4:30 p.m. Tri-City Record, Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098; Choir at MSVMA State Solo & I Can Only Imagine... Fax to (269) 463-8329; Ensemble at Allendale HS; 9th & Friday, April 20 or E-mail to [email protected] 10th Grade Track at Hartford Optional Lifetouch Spring Picture The inspiring and unknown true story behind MercyMe's beloved, Listings must be renewed weekly; the listings deadline Invitational, 10:00 a.m.; Varsity Day (Pre-paid only); Varsity Track for next week’s newspaper is 12:00 noon on Tuesday Softball at Dowagiac Invitational, Watervliet Relays Invitational Meet, chart topping song that brings ulti- 10:00 a.m.; Varsity Baseball at Bethel Home, 4:00 p.m. mate hope to so many is a gripping Saturday, Apr. 14, 10:30 a.m. “COLOMA VARSITY BASEBALL All alumni players are eligible to participate in College vs. Brandywine, 10:00 a.m.; Saturday, April 21 reminder of the power of true for- ALUMNI SCRIMMAGE” this scrimmage with the current Comet team. Free event for the community Varsity Soccer, Home vs. Bridgman, Varsity Softball at Schoolcraft giveness. to attend. 10:00 a.m. Tournament, 9:00 a.m. hosted by Monday, April 16 Saturday, Apr. 14, 5-7 p.m. “SWISS STEAK DINNER” Ready Player One... Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet Auxiliary at North Berrien Senior Center, Board of Education Meeting, HS When the creator of a virtual reality 6648 Ryno Rd., Coloma. $10/adults & $5/children 7 and under. world called the OASIS dies, he Saturday, Apr. 14, 8:30 p.m. “WOODCOCK WALK” at Sarett Nature releases a video in which he chal- Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor. Fee is $3; call 927-4832 lenges all OASIS users to find his to register. Easter Egg, which will give the find- Four area choirs unite for Monday, Apr. 16, 6 p.m. “JULY 4TH PLANNING MEETING” for any- er his fortune. one interested in helping plan the 2018 Watervliet Independence Day Choral Showcase at Celebration at the Watervliet Fire Department. Pacific Rim Uprising... Tuesday, Apr. 17, 9:30 a.m. “MARSP CONFERENCE” for Cass & Van LMC and SMC Jake Pentecost, son of Stacker Buren counties at Van Buren Conference Center, 490 S. Paw Paw St., Pentecost, reunites with Mako Mori Lawrence. Contact Jim Vogel at 269-657-4954 or [email protected]. Four area choirs will unite to perform Runestad’s “Nyon Nyon;” Z. Randall to lead a new generation of Jaeger Tuesday, Apr. 17, 7 p.m. “HISTORY OF BLOSSOMTIME” free pres- two free, public events in April. Stroope’s “Odysseus and the Sirens;” pilots, including rival Lambert and entation at North Berrien Historical Museum, 300 Coloma Ave., Coloma. The Choral Showcase will feature John Rutter’s “Requiem;” and 15-year-old hacker Amara, against a No RSVP required; call 468-3330 for more information. voices from Lake Michigan College, Mendelssohn’s “Verleih Uns new Kaiju threat. Saturday, Apr. 21, 2 p.m. “WILDFLOWER WALK” at Sarett Nature Southwestern Michigan College, The Frieden,” or “Grant Us Thy Peace.” Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor. Fee is $3; call 927-4832 Southwest Michigan Symphony “It’s wonderful when these choirs for more information. Chorus, and Chorllenium, a new from different parts of our community Tomb Raider... Lara Croft, the fiercely independent Saturday, Apr. 21, 5 p.m. “SPORTSMEN’S DINNER” at Midway choir collaborative of area teachers come together,” said Lake Michigan Baptist Church, 7517 Red Arrow, Watervliet. Doors open at 3:30. Call 463- and professional vocalists. College’s choir director, James Kraus. daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits 3195 to make reservations and to get more information. Cost by donation. The first Choral Showcase will be “Last years’ choral showcase concert April 23, 24 and 26, 5:30-9:30 p.m. “RAD BASIC PHYSICAL hosted by Lake Michigan College on with the school choirs and Symphony when she finds herself on the island where her father disappeared. DEFENSE FOR WOMEN” offered by Berrien County Sheriff’s Office at Sunday, April 15, 6 p.m. at The Chorus was a great success and we Berrien County Health Dept., 2149 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor. Free Mendel Center Mainstage, 1100 Yore have high hopes for this year, too.” classes offered to females age 16 and older. Pre-register at 983-7111 ext. Avenue in Benton Harbor. Visit Contact the Lake Michigan College A Wrinkle in Time... 7715 or [email protected] www.TheMendelCenter.com for performing arts department at (269) After the disappearance of her scien- Tuesday, Apr. 24, 6:30 p.m. “FOCUS ON LIFE BENEFIT DINNER” more information. 927-8876 or visit www.lakemichigan- tist father, three peculiar beings send sponsored by Berrien County Right to Life at First Church of God, 2627 A second Spring Choral Concert will college.edu/arts to learn more about Meg, her brother, and her friend to Niles Ave., St. Joseph. $25/person. Call Linda Jackson at 269-463-3224 for be hosted by Southwestern Michigan the college’s performing and visual space in order to find him. more information. College on Friday, April 20, 7:30 p.m. arts programs. T'Challa, after the death of his father, Wednesday, Apr. 25, 4:30 p.m. “MONEY SMART KIDS READ” chil- at the Dale A. Lyons Building, 58900 the King of Wakanda, returns home dren’s program at Coloma Public Library geared towards K-2nd Grade; all Cherry Grove Road in Dowagiac. to the isolated, technologically children are welcome. No sign-up required; free program. Visit www.swmich.edu/boxoffice for advanced African nation to succeed Sunday, May 13, 12:30-5:30 a.m. “WHS POST PROM EVENT” for more information. to the throne and take his rightful Watervliet High School juniors and seniors at Airway Lanes in Kalamazoo. Performances will include Jake place as king. Contact Karla Liles at 269-506-3692, Tara Matthews at 269-930-0201 or Nikki Priebe at 269-208-6875 for more information. 8 Tri-City Record April 12, 2018 WATERVLIET tapes of printed material being consid- Notice of Public ered at the hearing upon six (6) busi- CHARTER ness days notice by contacting the Accuracy Test STATE OF MICHIGAN TOWNSHIP Office of Zoning Administration at the Coloma Charter PROBATE COURT above address or by phoning (269) ZONING BOARD OF Township Public Notices andBERRIEN W ant Ads COUNTY 463-5113. Berrien County Courthouse, 811 Port APPEALS NOTICE Robert Lohr Watervliet Charter Street, St. Joseph, MI49085 OF PUBLIC Zoning Administrator Township (269) 983-7111 (04-12-2018 TCR) NOTICE TO CREDITORS HEARING City of Watervliet Decedent’s Estate TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROP- BAINBRIDGE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of File No. 2018-0220-DE-R ERTY OWNERS OF THE CHAR- Public Accuracy Tests for the Estate of Dale E. Miller, Deceased TER TOWNSHIP OF WATERVLIET, TOWNSHIP May 8, 2018 Election Date of birth: August 24, 1924 BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN REGULAR BOARD April 17, 2018 TO ALL CREDITORS: AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED MEETING Coloma Charter Township NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The PERSONS: APRIL 09, 2018 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd decedent, Dale E. Miller, who lived in BE IT HEREBY NOTICED that the 11:15 A.M. Coloma, Michigan, died March 8, Watervliet Charter Township Zoning SYNOPSIS Watervliet Charter Township 2018. Creditors of the decedent are Board of Appeals will conduct a pub- Called to order at 7:00 p.m. by 4959 N. M-140 notified that all claims against the lic hearing on Wednesday May 2, Supervisor, B. Hodge. 2:15 P.M. estate will be forever barred unless 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Watervliet Present: B. Hodge, P. Hiler- presented to Marie E. Snow, named Charter Township Hall, 4959 M-140 Molter, D. Baiers, J. Yetzke, N. April 24, 2018 personal representative or proposed Hwy, Watervliet, Michigan. The hear- Weber - Absent: None City of Watervliet personal representative, or to both the ing is called at the request of Donald Approved March 12, 2018, Regular 158 W. Pleasant St. probate court at Berrien County & Kathleen Falduto for property they Meeting and Bills/Payroll of 4:00 P.M. Courthouse, Fourth Floor, 811 Port own on Park St. in the Bowe’s $33,358.84 The Public Accuracy Test is conduct- Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 and the Landing Subdivision directly across Received Departmental and Public ed to demonstrate that the program WANTED TO BUY named/proposed personal representa- the street from their home at 5272 Safety Reports and computer that will be used to tab- OLD…strawberry carriers, cherry tive within 4 months after the date of Park St. The property number is: 11- Approved Resolution to North ulate the results of the election counts lugs, apple boxes, orchard ladders, publication of this notice. 21-0970-0066-01-5. The lot is cur- Berrien Historical Society the votes in the manner prescribed by Gas station items, antique signs etc. rently undeveloped. The Faldutos Notice is further given that the estate Accepted Resolution as Presented law. Call 269-424-5423. would like to build a 26’ X 20’ garage will be thereafter assigned and distrib- for Yund/Ellis Drain Sandy Kraemer (4-12, 4-19, 4-24, 5-3-2018 TCR) on the lot, however, due to the size of uted to the persons entitled to it. Approved Resolution of Par Plan Clerk, Coloma Charter Township Date: April 6, 2018 the lot, the intended dimensions of the Member Representative Patricia Bambrick PHOTO REPRODUCTIONS Marie E. Snow garage would bring the west side of Clerk, Watervliet Charter Township Approved Budget Amendment SUPERIOR QUALITY…reproduc- 744 Valmont Drive the structure to within 4’ 10” of the Dena Yow Approved Resolution to Amend tions of old photos and enlargements. Monroe, MI 48162 side yard lot line; the east wall of the Clerk, City of Watervliet Custom printing for older negatives (313) 719-0288 structure would be 4’ 3” of the east Policy Book (04-12-2018) and slides. Transfer services for JONATHAN B. SAUER, P19907 side yard lot line at its closest point. Meeting Adjourned 8:42 p.m. movies films, video tapes, prints or Sauer & Sauer, PLC In addition to that, the southeast cor- Respectfully submitted, slides to DVD. Excellent Quality! 414 Main St., PO Box 378 ner of the structure is planned to be 32 Patty Hiler-Molter Variety of sizes available call St. Joseph, MI 49085 feet from the north right-of-way line Township Clerk Nuechterlein Photo 269-983-2144. (269) 983-0531 of Lakeshore Dr. All side yard set- (04-12-2018 TCR) ( 4-3, 4-17, 4-24, 5-3-2018 TCR) (04-12-2018 TCR) backs in this district are required to be 10 feet and all road side setbacks are STATE OF MICHIGAN required to be 35 feet. As such, in PROBATE COURT order for this structure to be built as STATE OF COUNTY OF BERRIEN planned, a west side yard variance of MICHIGAN PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF 5’ 2”; an east side yard variance of 5’ HEARING 9”; and a road side setback variance PROBATE COURT FILE NO. 2018-0269A-NC-B from Lakeshore Dr. of 3’ would have BERRIEN COUNTY In the matter of Alivia Ann Stamp to be granted. All interested parties Berrien County Courthouse, 811 Port TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend the hearing and Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 including: Whose address(es) is/are be heard. Written correspondence will (269) 983-7111 unknown and whose interest in the be accepted either by mailing to the matter may be barred or affected by Watervliet Charter Township Hall, NOTICE TO CREDITORS the following: 4959 M-140 Hwy., Watervliet, MI. Decedent’s Estate TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be 49098; faxed to (269) 463-4808; e- File No. 0218-0215-DE-B held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at mailed to Estate of Alan J. Koch, Deceased 9:15 a.m. at 811 Port St., St. Joseph, [email protected] or Date of birth: August 20, 1928 MI 49085 Courtroom 403 before personally delivered to the attention of TO ALL CREDITORS: Judge Gary J. Bruce P-31356 for the the Zoning Administrator. Hand NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The following purpose: delivered correspondence will be decedent, Alan J. Koch, who lived in To Change Name from Alivia Ann received any time prior to or during Stevensville, Michigan, died January Stamp to Alivia Ann Raymond the hearing and all correspondence 29, 2018. Creditors of the decedent 04/10/2018 will be read into the record. are notified that all claims against the Amanda Raymond PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE estate will be forever barred unless 334 Congress St. that Watervliet Charter Township will presented to Fifth Third Bank, named Watervliet, MI 49098 provide necessary and reasonable aux- personal representative or proposed (04-12-2018 TCR) iliary aids and services, such as sign- personal representative, or to both the ers for the hearing impaired and audio probate court at Berrien County Courthouse, Fourth Floor, 811 Port Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 and the named/proposed personal representa- tive within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distrib- uted to the persons entitled to it. Date: April 2, 2018 Fifth Third Bank c/o Linda M. Johnson 111 Lyon Street, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 MD RMOB2A (616) 653-5429 JONATHAN B. SAUER, P19907 Sauer & Sauer, PLC 414 Main St., PO Box 378 St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 983-0531 (04-12-2018 TCR)
Watervliet Public Schools For Immediate Release: The Watervliet Public School District is seeking applications for the current vacant position on the board of educa- tion. An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position through December 31, 2018 and will be replaced by the individual elected to the position (based upon the November 6, 2018 election results) on January 1, 2019. Interested persons must submit a letter expressing interest in the board posi- tion and their qualifications for the position to Watervliet Public Schools, 450 E. Red Arrow Hwy., Watervliet, MI 49098, Attention: Matt Clay no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 25, 2018. Please include a resume with contact information. Following a review of the submitted materials, the board will schedule interviews with selected can- didates. If you have any questions concerning the role of the board of education and the responsibilities of a board member, please contact Kevin Schooley, Superintendent of Schools, at 269-463-0300. (4-12, 4-19-2018 TCR) occasional Steelhead last week when around and see if they have items that April 12, 2018 Tri-City Record 9 the weather would allow boats out on soon may be attracting bears. Hunting & the lake. The St. Joseph River had a The best way to live with bears and interested contact the DNR state trail few anglers targeting Steelhead, but the not encourage conflict, DNR wildlife coordinator at DNR-PRD-TRAILS, Fishing Reports bite was slow. Grand Haven boat an- communication coordinator Katie P.O. Box 30257, Lansing, MI 48909. By Angie Stair glers were catching a few perch south Keen said, is to have the ideal situation Coloma Rod & 621-4329 [email protected] of the piers in 60 to 75 feet of water where a bear walks past your property, when using minnows. This is the only not finding a food reward. The easiest Gun Club Fishing Fishing Charters out of South Haven report of perch out of Lake Michigan thing people can do to avoid problems The Coloma Rod & Gun Club will reports that anglers going out on Lake so far. with bears is to remove bird feeders hold their monthly CCW Class on Sat- The Department of Natural Resources Michigan are catching Coho from the The Black Lake Chapter of Sturgeon during the spring and summer months. urday, April 14, 2018. The class is (DNR) reports that across the state beach out to 40 feet of water. Surf for Tomorrow in Cheboygan County is The seed and especially the suet are at- taught by a certified NRA and RSO in- spring fishing was starting to pick up casters could do good right now. Pier seeking volunteers to join in its effort, tractive to a bear as they are high-calo- structor and the cost of the class is until the wind, rain, snow and cold fishing is slow as anglers start coming in partnership with the DNR Law En- rie and reliable compared to other $100. For more information or to be once again put a damper on fishing back after the rough weather. The forcement and Fisheries Divisions, to plentiful and natural food sources. put on the list, please call (269) 621- conditions. No boats were going out water is a little dirty, but they have help protect Lake Sturgeon from illegal For your safety, never intentionally 3370. on the Great Lakes and very few were taken some Coho off the pier. River harvest during the annual spawning feed or try to tame bears – it is in your, fishing the inland lakes and rivers. Watervliet Rod & fishing has slowed with the cooler tem- run. and the bear’s best interest. Learn With the continued cold weather, an- peratures for Steelhead, but that should Hundreds of volunteers are needed to more about Michigan’s Black Bears Gun Club glers in the Upper Peninsula were still improve by the weekend with the stand guard along the Black River dur- and how to prevent potential problems The Watervliet Rod and Gun Club will ice fishing. This week’s slowly rising warmer weather forecast. ing the spawning season, from mid- by visiting www.michigan.gov/bear. hold their monthly CCW classes on temperatures should help. Ellinee Bait & Tackle on Paw Paw April through early June, to report any Coyotes can be found everywhere – April 12 and April 15, 2018. They will If you want to fish southeast Michi- Lake near Coloma reports that last suspicious activity and deter the un- forests, fields, farmlands, backyards, have a lawyer explaining the law per- gan’s Great Lakes areas of St. Clair week’s cold put the brakes on the lawful take of this iconic fish. The vol- neighborhoods and cities. The may be taining to concealed carry during class. system and Lake Erie, Lake Huron, spring fishing that had just gotten unteers stand watch and if suspicious more visible during breeding season Lake Michigan or Lake Superior, but started. Anglers on the inland lakes activity occurs, use cell phones pro- (January through March) and when are not sure when or where to go, The that have braved the cooler tempera- vided by Sturgeon for Tomorrow to they are caring for their pups during DNR Great Lakes Fishing Roadmaps tures the beginning of this week were contact DNR conservation officers the spring and summer months. are starting points to provide you with rewarded with some panfish in deeper who are actively patrolling the area in Smaller mammals, like mice and rab- information on many fishing sites and waters. Anglers have also been taking support of the guarding effort. Aerial bits, are a coyote’s main source of times of the year when great opportu- some nice catfish. surveillance is also deployed to help food. They can become comfortable nities exist. Whether you are a sea- Boats out of New Buffalo were catch- secure the area. living near people, particularly if there soned angler or new to the sport, these ing Coho when trolling along the Individuals or groups interested in vol- are food sources available like trash- roadmaps can provide great insight beach. Out of St. Joseph, anglers were unteering should contact Mark and bins, bird feeders and pet food. Never John’s into fishing these waters. VINYL catching Coho, Brown Trout and the Ann Feldhauser at 906-201-2484 or intentionally feed or try to tame coy- Captain Kenny Bard of Rampage 906-346-9511. For those traveling otes. Take advantage of a coyote’s nat- REPLACEMENTGlass from outside the local area there are ural fear of humans and scare them off WINDOWS hotels, restaurants and Onaway State if you see them. Custom Mirrors Park which has improved camping and Letters of interest are now being ac- Full Line Glass Shop cabin rentals. Volunteers are also en- cepted by the DNR for those interested Screen Repairs couraged to set up their rustic camps in representing the tourism industry on along the banks of the Black River. the Equine Trails Subcommittee. The There is no charge for camping on the appointment is for a four-year term. If 271 Paw Paw St. state land adjacent to the river. 468-4227Coloma
Hunting With longer daylight hours and warm- NatureBy Eileen Carlson, Naturalist Notebook ing temperatures causing wildlife to start to move, the DNR advises prop- & Carolyn Sundquist, Naturalist erty owners that now is the time to look 927-4832 [email protected] EPIC SAIL… Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club shares exciting news for the 2018 boating season. The Club will host the Great Lakes Star Sailboat Cham- Sarett Nature Center is located at pionship in September, a race former commodore Jeff Phillips commented, 2300 Benton Center Road “This is likely to be the largest and most prestigious regatta ever held on near the intersection of Paw Paw Lake.” ertified Red Arrow Hwy. and I-196 (TCR photo by Kristy Noack) C Spring means the arrival of many mi- grass. gratory birds and one species that can These birds mainly eat arthropods like uto be seen while driving around or hiking insects and spiders but will also eat Brookfield Chrysler A locally is the eastern meadowlark. The grubs, worms and seeds. robin-sized species can commonly be Western meadowlarks can also be epair found singing from fence posts and found in southwest Michigan but are R power lines in pastures, grasslands and rare. They can be easily distinguished Lube - Oil - Filter agricultural areas from mid-March to from eastern meadowlarks by their $ 95 468-5555 mid-November. song, since their appearance is so sim- Special... 39 Eastern meadowlarks have yellow ilar. The eastern meadowlark flute-like most passenger cars & light trucks Front End under parts and brown mottled upper song is more varied than the western’s. parts that help them blend in to vege- Learn about and look for the American No appointment includesAlignment front wheel drives and 4x4 pu tation from above. White outer tail woodcock, a bird with an interesting 927-6600 feathers help the birds distract preda- mating display with a Sarett Naturalist needed $50 & Up tors. If one comes too close to the nest, this Saturday at 8:30 p.m. for $3/adult. Brookfield Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram Most American made cars the female will burst out of the grass Please call to register at 269-927-4832. Open Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30 with a flash of color distracting the Join a Sarett Naturalist for a walk 1845 Pipestone Rd. Benton Harbor DOWNTOWN COLOMA predator. Once lured far away from the through Sarett’s trails to see and learn VISA & MASTER CARD ACCEPTED nest, the female will fold her white about early wildflowers for $3 on Sat- (888) 830-5416 www.brookfield.net feathers in and disappear back into the urday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Advertise here... just $240 for 3 months call 463-6397 10 Tri-City Record April 12, 2018 Championship. Phillips commented that top sailors from Canada and the Tri-City Area Sports Great Lakes states are invited to par- ticipate in the races. Additionally, teams throughout the United States may have the opportunity to join in the fun. Returning to the club and waters of the Paw Paw Lake will be the commu- !5=.6;4=%9:3=82;= nity sailing schools. Two youth “Learn to Sail” classes will be held at *5= 96<85=":70' the club the weeks of July 9 and 16 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. The cost to participate in the one-week class is +,;7<;=<279;=5:(9=<1:98<=-;4<) $140 if kids are registered before June .6;4<)=7-$=12:8:<=4682=3;=78 1. Visit sjjf.org for additional informa- +9;<<=*:/First Team All-Conference received Honorable Mention nods. tion or to sign up your non-experi- 80919;<<#:/&376,0:3wrestlers honored In the SW10, Jared Foerster (103 lbs.) enced youth boater today. Both the Southwestern Athletic and and Noah Wade (heavyweight) earned Youngsters ages eight to 18 receive Southwest 10 conferences recently First Team All-Conference awards. instruction in boating safety, how to announced First Team and Honorable Tye Phillips (112 lbs.) and James sail, and proper boating etiquette out Mention award winners. Individuals Terry (189 lbs.) were awarded on the water. This is a great class for from Coloma, Hartford, and Honorable Mention accolades. those who want to be more comfort- Watervliet were recognized for their Congratulations, wrestlers! able on and learn how to navigate the efforts on the mat. Paw Paw Lake the place to be water. In the SAC, Coloma’s Blane this summer Students will be joined by U.S. HIS WAY… Trever Pelton, a sophomore at Watervliet High School, was Sutherland, Ian Ishmael, Cody Reese, There is plenty of exciting news com- Sailing-certified instructors on crowned champion of the Michigan Youth Wrestling Association’s 106 lb. and Jamane Smith Jr. received First ing from Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club Optimists (Opti’s), Vanguard 420s, weight class. Pelton wrestled his way to a 20-0 record to top his opponents Team recognition for their work in the for the upcoming boating season. Past Lasers, or Buccaneer sailboats. and win the MYWAY championship title on March 26 at Wing’s Event 112, 135, 140, and 189 lb. weight commodore and Paw Paw Lake Phillips stated, “Thanks to donations Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. classes, respectively. Community Sailing Foundation presi- from our community, the PPL Sailing For Watervliet, Trever Pelton (103 dent Jeff Phillips has shared a compre- Foundation now owns 17 sailboats Farac was coach of the football team, and when to stand silent in the lbs.), Klayton Marshall (130 lbs.), hensive list of events offered by the and two safety boats.” as the head coach for the 1984-1994 moment. Logan Swigart (189 lbs.), and Matt yacht club. The club has a new offering for the and 2002-2005 squads. He was also a “No victory is better than a ‘team’ Melcher (215 lbs.) scored First Team Mark your calendars as the club will second week of the “Learn to Sail” member of the coaching staff from victory. It is a shared experience that honors. host the Great Lakes Star Sailboat program. They will be offering an 1973-1982. bonds team members and coaches for Honorable Mention honors went to Championship September 7 through afternoon STEM class called Under his leadership the 1985, 1986, life. The lessons of doing your job, Coloma’s Shane Champion (125 lbs.), 9. According to Phillips, “This is like- “Become a Marine Engineer,” which 1994, and 2005 teams won league doing it well, working hard, working Michael Case (152 lbs.), and Cole ly to be the largest and most presti- will teach kids how to engineer, titles. together, making memories, making Alsup (heavyweight). gious regatta ever held on Paw Paw design, build, and race a model sail- Farac was the head coach of the var- sacrifices, for each other and a cause Watervliet’s Dillon Clemons (112 Lake.” boat. The afternoon STEM class will sity track team from 1973-1987 and greater than yourself, are what we take lbs.) and Alex Isbrecht (119 lbs.) also The race will be the 2018 District 4 follow the morning “Learn to Sail” 1993-2014. Under his tutelage, ath- away from team sports. class. The cost is $75 and registration letes won league titles in 1978, 1979, “Team sports is a fraternity, a sorority, is available at pplyc.org. 1980, 2012, 2013, and 2014. a family that brings people together The Berrien County Sheriff’s Marine His legacy is enduring, his commit- for a common goal.” Division will offer a child/adult ment unmatched. Therefore, it is no Farac no longer graces the sidelines Boater Safety Class on Saturday, June surprise that Ron Farac was nominat- with a clipboard in his hand. He does- 9. The class will begin at 9:00 a.m. ed and inducted into the Watervliet n’t stand with a stopwatch near a fin- and will conclude at 4:00 p.m. Hall of Fame as one of the ten-mem- ish line. Forever, though, he remains a Participants will have the opportunity ber first class. Panther, a fan of the maroon and to earn a boating certificate. “Let me thank and congratulate white. He and his wife Peg collective- The boating safety class will be Watervliet Athletic Director Ken ly taught at Watervliet for 74 years. offered free of charge and is open to Dietz for his vision in establishing a They raised two children who were individuals 10 years old and up. Watervliet Athletic Hall of Fame,” Panthers as well; Ben graduated in Children under 12 must be accompa- Farac stated. “When Ken called, I 2006 with Jessica following in 2009. nied by an adult. don’t know how I spoke or acted. I “Having a wonderful family life is The class will also serve as an oppor- was stunned, honored, and taken something I cherish, never take for tunity for adults under the age of 39 to aback. Words escaped me then, and granted, and am proud and thankful to get their jet ski operator certification, still escape me now. possess,” Farac shared. which is required by the state. “I am humbled and honored to enter “Professionally, [I am most proud] Adults can get in on the learning fun the Watervliet Athletic Hall of Fame that I was given the opportunity to as well! The club will host a alongside Coach [Gerald] Barchett teach and coach at Watervliet. I was “Discover Your Sea Legs” program and Coach [Eugene] Bednarowski given phenomenal mentors, col- for interested parties who aren’t com- who, along with Watervliet leagues, students, and athletes with fortable or experienced on the water. principal/superintendent Ken Bannen, whom to work. I am proud to have The two-day course will set your mind were my mentors and were instrumen- been a part of the Panther experience at ease as you learn boating terminol- tal in anything positive I may have and hope I was, in some way, able to ogy, basic maneuvers, and discover – done during [my] 42-year journey at give as good as I was given.” or re-discover – a love of the lake. Watervliet.” Humility. Patience. Aptitude. The cost for the class is $50 and reg- Although it was Farac on the field, Endurance. All apply to Farac, as a istration is by appointment. Contact Farac researching his opponents, coach, as a teacher, as a man. So does HALL OF FAME COACH… Ron Farac, longtime track and football Phillips at (269) 201-7012. Farac inspiring his teams and his ath- humor. coach and teacher at Watervliet, was inducted into the inaugural Hall of All classes and events will be held at letes, he is quick to share his success. “Athletically, I start every morning Fame class in March. Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club, located at “As a coach you cannot have gained with a three- to five-mile walk along (TCR photo by Kristy Noack) 5099 Shoreview Road in Coloma. For admittance to a hall of fame without the shores of Paw Paw Lake with fel- more information, visit pplyc.org. some degree of success. Any success low retired Watervliet coaches Geoff Another date to circle on your calen- I may have had is directly attributable Geisler, Dave Wheeler, and Bob dars is Sunday, August 5 as the Grand to those three men, as well as all of the Freed. We talk sports, follow the City Skiers return to Paw Paw Lake coaches with whom I have worked Panthers, and generally harass each for their annual water skiing show. alongside and from whom I have other the entire time. It is a humbling, The free event can be witnessed from learned, and all of the Watervliet ath- humorous, and vigorous start to my the banks of the lake or by boat. This letes with whom I was gifted and mornings.” popular show features water skiing blessed to coach. I enter the Hall of Congratulations, Coach Farac, on acts by a great troupe originally Fame with each and every one of your induction into the Watervliet Hall founded in 1978 as the West Michigan them.” of Fame as a member of the Class of Water Ski Association. The group To ask Farac to select a favorite mem- 2018. entertains viewers with high flying ory or team causes a moment of pause. flips off boat ramps, pyramids three “As a coach, your teams are all special MHSAA announces 2018-19 levels high, and acrobatic moves from and memorable. The teams you School Classifications their skiers. coached at the beginning of an era, as The Michigan High School Athletic As you can see, Paw Paw Lake Yacht well as the ones at the end of that era Association announced several classi- Club continues to celebrate the sports always hold a special place in your of boating, skiing, and lifelong learn- heart. But in between were many ing. They continue to increase their teams in that 42-year, 63-season span See PRESS BOX offerings each year and this jewel is of coaching that brought me great joy continued on Page 11 definitely an asset to our community. and pride and who now fill me with Ron Farac: “Stunned, Honored” great memories. I still get to see many to be inducted into of those athletes, and we can still Watervliet’s Hall of Fame share the stories and remembrances of Ron Farac has a long, storied history those years and contests. To pick one with deep roots planted in Watervliet moment or team would be a disservice athletics. In 1972, Farac began his to the others, but they know who they illustrious coaching career by helming are and how I feel about them.” All 3 Woodland Terrace facilities now have the Watervliet freshman basketball With a .600 winning percentage in team. It would be his first season as a football and .733 winning percentage limited openings for Independent, Panther coach and marked the start of in track, Farac knows a thing or two Assisted & Memory Care Living. a 63-season long career that spanned about how to be a great coach. He three sports. knows when to push, when to pull, Please stop by at any of the 3 locations, Bridgman, Coloma & Niles for more information or call: Bridgman - 269-465-7600 Coloma - 269-468-5800 Niles - 269-683-7900 “YOUR” solution expert for all industrial, commercial & construction rental needs! (We also offer quality used equipment for sale) Everything from fleet and tool management to on-site rapid response service. 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Coloma is Coloma faced Three Rivers in the St. classified as Class B, with Hartford Joseph River bracket’s opening round. and Watervliet having Class C status, In the Sweet 16, the Comets topped and Watervliet Grace Christian is Centreville. Coloma tackled Berrien Class D. Springs in the Elite 8. Two other Berrien County schools The Comets joined Michigan were affected and will have their clas- Lutheran, River Valley, and sification changed. Lakeshore will Edwardsburg in the Final Four. Comet “Smarties” are finalists move down from Class A to Class B. Coloma came out on top in the semi- Additionally, New Buffalo is moving finals to face the Mustangs of River in WSJM Academic Challenge from Class C to Class D competition. Valley for the traveling trophy. The enrollment categories include: Coloma cruised to the championship By Coach Sara Glisson schools with 885 or more students are in the school spirit tourney. For 5 points: Which high school in the Tri-City area competed in the 2017-2018 WSJM Academic Challenge League? considered Class A. Class B schools The contest began March 5 and, Answer: Coloma High School. have between 398-884 students. according to Proos, was “designed to For 10 points: How many schools participated in the Challenge? Answer: 12 schools including Berrien Springs, Schools designated as Class C count foster creativity by giving students Bridgman, Cassopolis, Coloma, Decatur, Lakeshore, Lawrence, Michigan Lutheran, New Buffalo, St. Joseph, and the number of students between 194 and alumni an avenue to showcase South Haven. and 397. Schools with fewer than 193 their school spirit.” For 15 points: How long is the season and how did it end up? Answer: The season began in early October with two students are identified as Class D. Watervliet, last year’s champion, matches happening every Thursday night at Signature Toyota in Benton Harbor. The championship match was on There will be 186 schools in both the received a first round bye. They were March 15 between the top two teams: Coloma and St. Joseph. Coloma ended up in second place behind the defending Class A and Class C designations, knocked out of the tournament by champs. while 188 schools make up Class B. River Valley in the Sweet 16 round. At the high school level, Academic Challenge is a competitive, academic, interscholastic activity for which players Class D will contain 187 schools. Cold temperatures not cool for attend weekly practices and then represent their school at varsity tournaments. Beginning with the 2018-19 school Indian baseball and softball Academic Challenge questions range over the entire spectrum of a high school curriculum and also include a certain year, only one sport will be classified Monday’s varsity baseball and soft- amount of current events, sports, and popular culture. The matches feature a blend of individual competition and team according to letters (A, B, C, or D). ball games pitting the visiting Gobles collaboration, since no individual player is likely to be an expert in all subject areas. Academic Challenge can reinforce Both eight- and eleven-player football Tigers against the Indians of Hartford classroom lessons and also encourage players to go beyond their assignments to master other areas of expertise. will continue with the letter designa- were cancelled due to cold tempera- Captains for the Comet Academic Challenge Team are seniors Spencer Culby and Caleb Dahlke who were both mem- tion. All other sports, including vol- tures. bers of the team for four years. Other members of the team are: (seniors) Matthew Davis, Ryley Watson, Samantha leyball and basketball, have changed Schreiber, Brianna Wright; (juniors) Carson Clark, Miranda Wright, Alexia Saucedo, Nick Hatton, Brandon Schmidt, to divisions (1, 2, 3, or 4). Sky Hempel; and (freshman) Kaylee Dahlke. For the last eight years, or so, this club has been coached by high school Coloma, Hartford, and Watervliet are Coloma varsity teachers Mr. Terry Sheehan and Mrs. Sara Glisson. considered Division 3 schools, with Grace Christian classified as Division baseball alumni 4. Coloma Comets have spirit, yes scrimmage on they do! Saturday The faithful fans of the Coloma Coloma varsity baseball alumni are Comets came up big in Michigan state holding their 2nd annual senator John Proos’ Southwest scrimmage/batting practice on Michigan Spirit Tournament. Coloma Saturday, April 14 at 10:30 a.m. was named tournament champion against the current Coloma Comet’s Monday by Proos following an all out varsity team. The scrimmage will be battle royal. played at the school baseball field on Students, fans, and everyone in West St. Joseph Street. All alumni between were encouraged to upload players are invited to participate. The community is invited to attend this free event. The concession stand will be open and T-shirts will be sold.
Tuskegee Airmen WATERVLIET VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM… Pictured (from the left): Front row - Garrett Matthews, Tom Kyle Busch reins in Swanson, Ryan Chisek, Tate Halamka; Middle row - Coach Josh Tremblay, Jakob Aldrich, Nick Polaskey, Texas Motor Speedway program at Andrew Chisek (Manager), Coby Henslee, Jason Whorton, Asst. Coach Bobby Edelberg; Back row - Tristan Schultz, Bryant Kieft, Ben Myas, Eric Kehrer. (Photo by Shawn Mead Photography) victory Maritime Museum Kyle Busch roped his first victory of the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR in South Haven Congratulations and best wishes to the Cup Series Sunday after the drivers The Michigan Maritime Museum will returned from their version of Spring be hosting State of Michigan Watervliet High School Varsity Baseball Break week. Busch battled back a Maritime Archaeologist Wayne charging Kevin Harvick to take the Lusardi, Wednesday, April 18 from win in the O’Reilly Auto Parts 500. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. for his presentation, Team. You are always winners with us! Busch, who also won Stage 2, led a “Lake Huron Red Trails! The race-high 116 laps en route to picking Tuskegee Airmen Project.” This is the DON YOUNG up his 44th career victory. final lecture of the Museum’s WWII Lifestyle The driver of the M&Ms Toyota Lecture Series. Lusardi will discuss INSURANCE earned his first win and fifth top five his archaeological work on submerged AGENCY Chiropractic of the season. planes in Lake Huron. Dr. Andy DeHaven Harvick settled for the runner-up In August 2015, Lusardi led an expe- WATERVLIET 7652 Red Arrow Hwy., Watervliet spot. He won the first stage winner dition to lower Lake Huron where in 463-6773 and led 87 laps. Harvick has five top 1944 a Bell P39 Airacobra flown by 463-4100 five finishes – including three consec- Tuskegee airman Lieutenant Frank utive wins – this year. Moody crashed into the lake during a Jamie McMurray finished third and World War II training mission. The Tom Smith earned his first top five finish this sea- pilot was killed and the aircraft was Tire & Tractor Sales son. McMurray had failed to crack not found until 2014. Serving the area the top 15 in 2018 until Sunday. Admission is $8, $7 for seniors. Stop in before or after the game for 52 years Erik Jones, who hails from Byron, There is no admission fee for Museum Call ahead, we’ll have (269) 468-4321 Michigan, led 64 laps and took fourth members. Tickets will include admis- your order ready 849-1521 621-2001 463-6141 (269) 429-9261 place. He has four top 10 finishes this sion to the Museum’s newest exhibit, 6410 N. M-63 Coloma Red Arrow Hwy., Hartford year. Lake Michigan’s Call to Duty. The at I-96, exit 7, turn left www.boelckeheating.com Rounding out the field in fifth place Museum will be open beginning at was Ryan Blaney. Blaney scored his noon the day of the lecture and will third top five of the season. open for the season April 19 Drivers who also led laps but did not Thursdays through Saturdays in April Your hometown finish in the top five included: pole and 7 days a week beginning May 1. sitter Kurt Busch (40), William Byron For more information, contact the newspaper (1), Chase Elliott (4), Ricky Museum at 269-637-8078 or visit MAIN STREET Stenhouse Jr. (10), and Denny Hamlin Tri-City Record www.michiganmaritimemuseum.org/ 463-5461 (12). events. 463-6397 The highest finishing rookie in the Bryan & Jan Conrad at Ryno Road & 1-94, Coloma race was Darrell (Bubba) Wallace Jr., who crossed the finish line in eighth place. The seventh race of the season fea- tured 16 lead changes and eight cau- tion periods for 48 laps during the 334 circuits. Busch continues to lead the driver standings. He has a 38-point advan- tage over second-place Joey Logano. Blaney is in third, 51 points back from the leader. Harvick is in fourth place with just eight points separating him from Harvick. Last year’s Cup cham- pion Martin Truex Jr., is fifth overall, 66 points behind Busch. The teams traveled to Bristol Motor Speedway for the Sunday running of the Food City 500. Jimmie Johnson won last April’s go-round at Bristol, but Busch took the checkered flag in the fall. Can Busch make two consecutive runs for the trophy, or will Johnson pick up his first win of the season? See you next week as we wrap up the race! 12 Tri-City Record April 12, 2018 Berrien County Drain Commissioner attends Bainbridge Township regular board meeting; discusses two drains in need of work By Angela Stair law. Commissioner said no. approve it. If they do, the project cost climb when not approved by the Town- Berrien County Drain Commissioner, Clerk Patty Hiler-Molter said she does Quattrin went on to explain about the is figured and each property owners ship and the public wants an open Chris Quattrin, attended the Bain- not ever remember having to do that benefits of approving a resolution for share is figured out. A letter will be meeting. The costs begin to rise with bridge Township Board of Trustees before and asked Board Trustee Don the drain work. He said they had their sent to each of the property owners, ex- the legal costs, the meeting cost, the regular meeting on Monday, April 9. Baiers, who has served the Township engineer look at the Yund/Ellis Drain plaining the project, the total cost, how drain has to be re-evaluated, and other The Commissioner was there to pres- for years, if he recalls the Board having and assess the work that would need to it is broken down between the munici- organizations may get involved. ent facts and figures on the Yund/Ellis to do that. Baiers said he did not. be done to guide the water that is pool- palities and each person. They then Supervisor Hodge said the estimated Drain and get the Township Board to Quattrin said he is new to this position ing in the Napier, Empire and Park have a 30-day time period after the let- cost was so high for the 44 people that approve a resolution to have the work and will be doing stuff differently, but streets to its natural waterway to drain ter is sent to contact the Drain Com- it would affect; he could understand done. whether they realized or not, the Town- away. The drain is approximately one mission with their questions and why the public insisted on the meeting. One of the first questions the Board ship has always had to approve the mile in length and is made up of cul- problems. The Commission can also He said if the Yund/Ellis Drain had asked was, “Why do we have to pass a project before it started. verts and drain pipes. help them figure out how to pay their been that high, the Board probably resolution to do this?” Commissioner Supervisor Bill Hodge asked if they The date the original drain was in- share with several options they have would not have approved it. He would Quattrin explained that it has to be can change their mind or the resolution stalled was before 1915. That is over available. like to know when they can set up a done that way according to the state once it has been approved and the 100 years old. Many of the drain pipes Another possible drawback to waiting, meeting with the Drain Commission have collapsed and most culverts are he said, was that if a couple more areas and work on the problems. shut from brush, natural debris and collapse in the drain, it may be desig- Quattrin said he understood and his full-grown trees that have grown up in nated a disaster that needs immediate secretary is trying to get a meeting set Coloma Police subject of the culverts over time, closing off the attention and the Commission would up that would work for everyone. He natural flow of the water. commence the work immediately and promised to let them know soon. The plan is to clear all the culverts and all involved would have to pay the cost citizen concerns; City sets install new line for the length of the of the work anyway, but perhaps at a Other business drain which will take care of the prob- higher rate. The Board approved and passed the lem. The estimated cost of the project The Board discussed the options and resolution to put the North Berrien His- spring cleanup dates would be $125,000, and would be came to the opinion to approve the res- torical Society millage renewal request By Lynn Mainwaring-Attila All officers are tested and certified shared by the 54 property owners, the olution to have the work done on the on the August 7, 2018 Primary Elec- Despite the onslaught of winter after finishing this course. Limited fi- Township and the County. Quattrin Yund/Ellis Drain. Commissioner tion ballet. weather, the promise of spring was ap- nancial resources make this approach showed the Board and public a printout Quattrin said they would get the letters Supervisor Hodge informed the Board parent at the opening of the Coloma feasible for the necessary training. of the area he was discussing and spots out as soon as possible. that the alarms and cameras on their se- City Commission Meeting April 9. Roe said he had invited Bragg to view that had to have special attention. Before the Commissioner could leave, curity system has been installed and is In a light hearted moment, Blossom- the training program, pointing out, his The Board was concerned with ap- the public and Board said they would ready to be used. He asked the Board time Royalty, including Miss Coloma officers, individually, take the training proving the resolution without contact- like to talk to him about the Daiken/Pe- to decide who would be the one person and First Runner-up to Miss Blossom- on the time each has available. This ing the people that will be affected by ters Drain Project. That project is not in charge of checking keys and giving time Micah Saxe, addressed a full makes it impossible to observe a class- it. Supervisor Hodge asked if they going forward at this time, because the out codes to turn the alarms off when house. Their goal was to introduce room of officers gathered for training. could wait to the next meeting to de- property owners have petitioned the they entered with their key. themselves to commissioners and au- Chief Roe emphasized he had offered cide on the resolution. Drain Commission to have an open The Board felt the Supervisor should dience members. Southwest Michi- to allow Bragg to view the online Quattrin said they could, but he could public meeting with them; to discuss be the one in charge of the codes and gan’s Blossomtime celebration honors course. not guarantee the price would be the the cost of the drain. The project is es- amended the Township Policy Book to the promise of a successful farming Approvals same. He explained that the process for timated to cost $600,000. reflect their decision. season. Preparing for upcoming Primary Elec- a project was to get the lowest price Commissioner Quattrin said that proj- Commissioners were also informed tion, Commissioners approved placing possible and offer for the Township to ect is an example of how the cost could that long-time Tri-City Record em- Resolution #2018-1 on the ballot. This ployee, Christine Gelder, had given resolution requests a renewal of the .25 birth to her first born, a healthy baby mills in support of the North Berrien boy named Nathanial. Gelder had cov- Historical Society. ered the City Commission for about a The commission also approved to in- decade. The entire commission went crease the pay rate for election workers on record wishing Gelder, “Congratu- from $10 an hour to $12. lations and best wishes for the future.” Approval was granted giving Quality Getting down to business, the Com- Asphalt permission to replace sidewalk mission fielded concerns involving the disrepair on Harriet Street. The project police department from community will cost approximately $2,000. members. Business owner Jim Frazier Permission was granted to allow of Vincent J. Jewelers inquired how Commissioner Marsha Hammond to many times the alley behind his store seek repair estimated for public works was patrolled and if police ever tried to truck #15. The truck broke down a few open, what should be, a closed back months ago but will be needed this door. Frazier expressed his concern, in year. particular, because his business was a Commissioners agreed to adhere to jewelry store. their precedence and rehire two sum- Frazier’s concern was peaked after the mer public works employees from business became the recipient of a re- 2017. Formerly, all summer employees tail robbery just a few months ago. The wishing to return after working the pre- culprit was apprehended and prose- vious year are rehired. Hammond also cuted. commented the city has several appli- Police Chief Jason Roe explained his cations that had already come in to fill officers were stretched to their limits a third employee position. and patrolling the alleys and store An announcement was made that city fronts of downtown Coloma were done wide spring cleanup has been sched- “as frequently as possible.” In a post uled for April 16-19. The north side of meeting conversation Roe also pointed Coloma will have pickup April 16-17; out his officers responded to 3,000 in- south side April 18-19. All discarded RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY… Pictured (from the left): Debbie Becker, Janie Staggers, Joe Austgen, Jen- cidents in 2017. He has on staff nine items should be placed at the respec- nifer Moore, Narelle Hickmon, Prudy Vondran, Patt Bambrick, Tom Scheid, Bob Lohr, and Stacey Legault. full timers, six patrol officers which tive residents curb. No brush or leaves With the sign up and the ribbon cut, Back on the Rack Upscale Resale, Consignment & Tuxedo Rental has re- limits a police presence at all times in are permitted for this project. Ques- opened in its new location at 7746 Red Arrow Hwy., Watervliet. Many friends, family, and customers along with every area of the City and township of tions about items not to be included in members of the Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance and Watervliet Township officials came out Coloma. He said his department would this annual purge should be directed to for the Grand Re-Opening on April 6 & 7. Days and hours open remain the same: Tue-Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat continue diligence within the possibil- city hall. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Owner Jennifer Moore is looking forward to showing everyone the newly renovated space, so stop ities of his limited officer pool. Commissioners accepted the pro- by soon! (Photo by Diane Householder) In an unrelated matter, resident Harold posed Fire Board budget for 2018 and Bragg inquired as to what diversity paid monthly bills. Building Inspector training the Coloma Police received, HAGAR Butch Kelly reported 13 new permits expressing concern and agitation to- for $339,320. Joined by Township Or- ward Chief Roe for “refusing” to allow TOWNSHIP dinance Office George Schemenauer, him to observe officers in training. continued from Page 1 Kelley revealed a series of 14 viola- Bragg’s remarks degenerated into tion that concerns only those Hagar tions that he has taken action on; 13 of angry and irrelevant remarks about residents that live within the borders of 14 have responded to the initial com- Chief Roe and the discussion was shut the Coloma School District. munication. Be it debris, litter or out- down by Mayor Jim Polashak. Treasurer’s report right condemnation, his office will In a phone interview, Chief Roe ex- Treasurer Marlene Davis had no April campaign to enforce ordinances and to plained diversity training was done report; rather stating she will present clean up the township. with a state approved internet course. same at the May session. Schemenauer further explained his role saying, “If it’s a first time violation North Berrien Fire Rescue report I give them a warning. But if I must re- Supervisor DiMaggio reported visit the property or a habitual offender NBFRD had 15 calls in the month of it will be an automatic ticket.” He went See next March; with five in Hagar, four in on to suggest the board take a look at Coloma Charter Township and none in the “junk car” ordinance that currently the City of Coloma. provides 30 days to resolve, while week’s A pending Federal grant for $145,000 Schemenauer contends that 10 days is with 5% local match for the purchase the standard in most communities. of extrication equipment has made it Tri-City through the first phase of the approval Old business process. If successful the grant would Trustee Andy Ulleg indicated that in require roughly $7,500 of local funds his role on the Planning Commission it to acquire updated rescue tools for the was time to revisit the township Zon- Record department. ing Map to clear up some ambiguous Parks Department areas. Ulleg also expressed a level of Parks Director Beth Raiser reported on frustration regarding township author- for details on bids for crack repair, sealing and strip- ization of the township attorney to ac- ing of parking lots at Hagar Park. The cept contacts from Williams & Works board unanimously approved Arnt As- when working on zoning issues. the upcoming phalt with a bid of $5,675. DiMaggio will address the matter. Raiser also says stairs at Hagar Park Having no other business DiMaggio are now repaired and there is even a lit- then adjourned the board at 7:38 with Best Mom tle bit of beach this year due to lower the next regular monthly meeting of lake levels. New grills and trash bins the Township Board to be held 7:00 are coming this spring while estimates p.m. Monday, May 7, 2018. are still coming in for new fencing at letter contest! Momany Field, which may possibly in- clude a dog park area.