2 paper mill cornerstone found Efting Eggs is now a thing of the past

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TRI-CITY RE
H8fh Year
Issue Wo. 7
February 13, 2002
Seventy-five Cents
22 apply for Coloma
Superintendent position
with School Board
By Cliff Stevens
At its February 11 meeting, the
Coloma Board of Education learned
22 people had filed applications,
hoping to be selected as the next
Superintendent of Schools for the
Coloma School District.
The applications were filed by the
4 p.m. Feb. 8 deadline with the
Michigan
Leadership
Institute,
which is assisting the Board in finding a new Superintendent.
David DeFields announced last
summer he would retire from the
School District on June 30 after 30
years of service. DeFields has
served as Superintendent since July
1994.
2 paper mill
cornerstone found
By Karl Bayer
The cornerstone of the original
Syms & Dudley Paper Company
paper mill in Watervliet was uncovered last week by Lorraine Thomas
of the DEQ.
Thomas said the cornerstone was
located on the north side of the
original smokestack and is dated
1892. "Although we were kind of
looking for a cornerstone as the
demolition progressed, we, at first,
didn't see it on the chimney. It
looks like, as the paper mill grew
and more buildings and floors were
added, the cornerstone was covered
up," she said.
Thomas, a Senior Environmental
Quality Analyst with the DEQ and
overall project overseer for the
state, said she would present the
cast-metal plate to the Watervliet
City Commission at its meeting
Tuesday night (Feb. 12), "if the
guys can get it off in time," she
said.
"I can't think of a more appropriate place for the cornerstone t h ^ i to
give it to the City of Watervliet,"
Thomas told the Record.
The brick chimney, along with the
smokestack and the water tower,
has drawn a lot of interest, Thomas
said. She said she gets a lot of callers asking when they will be torn
town. The demolition of the structures will not be a public event, she
said, since there is no safe place for
public viewing. She added that the
tear-down would occur toward the
end of the project.
The $1.2 million project is expected t6 be completed in mid-April.
Not able to fund buildine purchase
Coloma Commission OKs
lease/purchase for fire rescue
By Cliff Stevens
On February 11, the Coloma City
Commission approved authorizing
the Coloma Joint Fire Board to enter into a lease-purchase agreement
for a 1988 refurbished C M C rescue
truck.
The truck would be used by department personnel to transport all
of the department's rescue equipment and retire a 1974 van, which
can't transport all of the equipment
at the present time.
The $62,000 cost for the rescue
truck would be reduced by a pledge
of 520,000 from firefighters' payroll deductions over a four-year
period.
The Fire Board would be required
to pay $15,000 down and either
semi-yearly or quarterly lease payments until the purchase is complete.
Approval will be sought this week
from the Coloma Township Board
to enter into the lease-purchase
agreement.
In another area. City officials told
Fire Board members the City would
not have funds this year to consider
the purchase of an adjacent building
to the fire station for future expansion of the station.
Commissioner
Fred
Munchow
said, "A budget crunch this year
will preclude us from buying anything."
Efting Eggs is now
a thing of the past
By Angela Stair
I he week of January 2VX saw the
ending of Efting Eggs, a family egg
farm business in Bangor, that has
been a mainstay of the community
lor 39 years. Ross Efting started the
egg business in 1963 and saw it
grow over the years. " W e never got
rich off it (the business), but it made
a good family income for us. It kept
us comfortable," Efting said.
Then, three years ago, his nightmarc began. "It has been awful, just
awful," Efting said sadly. "The
price of ^ggs started dropping, IS1 of
America sold out to National City
Rank, anJ they did not want to help
the tarmers."
I fling's has had to sell its eggs at
S.37 a dozen, which is below what
it costs them to produce a dozen
eggs, "ll costs $100 to $110 a ton
for chicken feed, and they needed
six to seven tons a day," Efting
stated.
•• 1 he slaughterhouse used to buy
the cull bens (past their laying
prime) from us, but not anymore.
I hey would not take the 30,000
chickens we had left unless we paid
them S4,000! We did not have it; I
told them I would show them my
hank account I here is no money in
it. We could not even buy food for
the chickens anymore. The feed
suppliers would not give us anymore credit, so we couldn't feed
them."
The state of Michigan heard of
their plight and the Animal Welfare
Agency came out with some volunteers, disposed of the chickens, and
hauled them o f f to a landfill. Efting
Eggs is not the only egg producer
that has had the problem.
Recently, in Florida, two egg producers had to have three million
chickens destroyed for the same
reasons Eftings did... falling egg
prices and rising production costs.
The cull hens used to be sold to the.'
slaughterhouse and they, in turn,
would sell the dark meat to Campbell Soup and the white meat was
made into fast food nuggets and
patties that were used for sandwiches. Campbell's no longer uses
cull hens. It buys the young VApound fryers.
The egg market has risen $.17 in
the last two weeks. Unfortunately, it
is loo late for Efting. "I am a Christian man and I have Christ in my
heart. He is the reason 1 have made
it through this terrible, terrible
lime." said Efting.
Board members will review the 22
applications during the remainder of
this week and will decide at the
special Feb. 18 Board meeting
which of the candidates should be
interviewed for the post.
Initial interviews of candidates are
expected to be conducted Feb. 2528 and second interviews are slated
for March 4-7.
Board members have targeted
naming a replacement for DeFields
between March 18-21.
The Board voted to set June 10 for
holding its annual school election.
The term of Board President Cynthia Graffenius expires this year.
Board approval was given to oneyear extensions of contracts for
building principals and assistant
principals and the Athletic Director's post through 2003-2004.
Coloma Two, man makes 50+ appearances yearly
Abraham Lincoln busy
th
for 2002; 29 year
HISTORY U N C O V E R E D . . . the cornerstone of the original Syms &
Dudley Paper Co. was found when workmen excavated around the
brick chimney last week. Information on the paper mill. Its employees
and events, is being sought by the Record for a special memorial issue
tp the community's largest employer, see page 4 for details.
Watervliet students show
School Board members
their appreciation
By Carole Kiernan
Students from all of the school
buildings in the Watervliet School
District were on hand at the Watervliet School Board meeting Monday night, Feb. I I , showing their
appreciation for the hard work and
dedication the Board members show
in making decisions for the Watervliet School District.
Board members were treated to
songs and poems and were given
certificates and other small tokens
of appreciation during the evening.
Coaching appointments were made
during the meeting. Five applications for the three available positions were received by Athletic
Director Dave Wheeler. All applicants were interviewed, with the
following baseball coaching appointments made; Aaron Hysak,
varsity baseball coach; Dale Beeney, assistant
varsity
baseball
coach; and junior varsity coach. Bill
Tiefenbach.
In other business, the Board voted
to raise fees for students participating in the driver education pro-
Water/sewer
hike
approved by
Coloma
gram. The program is open to students of the Watervliet School
District, whether or not they attend
Watervliet High School. Fees for
the coming year were raised to $125
per student, up from $100 per
student.
During the presentation of the
recommendation to raise the fees.
Superintendent Robert Gabel said,
" W e feel it is a service we are providing for the youth of Watervliet."
It is expected the raising of the fee
will keep the program at the "breakeven" point, given the present level
of state reimbursement.
It was announced that any World
War II veteran who left Watervliet
High School between 1941 and
1945, without graduating; to enlist
or be inducted into military service
can now receive a free Watervliet
High School diploma. Veterans interested in this program should contact Superintendent Robert Gabel.
The Board also heard from Pat
Geisler about the progress of the
new state reporting database.
By Cliff Stevens
Richard Veil of Coloma Township
is celebrating his 29 th year of portraying Abraham Lincoln.
In past years. Veil has appeared as
the 16th U.S. President upwards of
50 times a year; and this year he
could possibly exceed that number
of appearances.
The owner of Richard's Handyman Service, Veit's appearances
mainly involve schools, churches,
community parades, and Civil War
re-enactments.
Over the course o f the year, his
wife, Delia, joins him as Mary Lincoln.
Among his scheduled appearances
are Heritage Christian, Kalamazoo,
on February 15; South Haven Lutheran School, Feb. 19; and Vicksburg Depot Museum, also on Feb.
19.
Earlier this month, he appeared
Feb. 7 at the Lawton Community
Center before homeschoolers; at
Elkhart Trinity Church in Indiana,
Feb. 8; and Cedar Street School,
Feb. 11, in Paw Paw.
Veil and his wife are looking forward to attending the Abraham Lincoln Presenters Convention in Fort
Wayne, Indiana, April 19-21, where
dozens of Abraham Lincoln portrayers gather.
Veil noted his travels portraying
President Lincoln have taken him to
10 different states and into Canada.
"I'll be returning to the Holland
Tulip Festival on May 8," said Veil,
"and the Summer in the City Festival June 15 in South Bend (Indiana)."
Abraham Lincoln (Richard Veil)
was present when then-candidate
George Bush was campaigning in
Michigan and made a campaign
slop in Schoolcraft. He also saw
ON T H E R O A D . . . f o r his 2 9 *
year, Richard Veit of Coloma
Township is ready for numerous
portrayals as our 16^ U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. O w n e r of
Richard's Handyman
Service,
Veit has studied books and data
on Lincoln in order to a n s w e r
questions posed to him during his
appearances.
(Cliff Stevens photo)
President Bush in Kalamazoo.
Last fall, Veit, as President Lincoln, reviewed Civil War troops on
Mackinaw Island.
Portraying Lincoln involved studying books and available data about
"Honest Abe" so he will be able to
answer questions posed to him from
students and at the various gatherings he appears at throughout the
year.
For each appearance, Veit dons his
Lincoln clothing... complete with
mother-of-pearl buttons on cotton
shirts and pewter buttons for suspenders.
t
By Cliff Stevens
At its February 11 meeting, the
Coloma City Commission voted to
increase water and sewer rales by
10 percent following an eightminute public hearing.
The new rales will be noticed by
City residents with the April mailing of sewer and water bills.
The hike, the first since 1995, will
raise $27,000 in new revenues the
City needs to offset projected cost
increases for maintaining water and
sewer lines in the City and costs for
putting a new City well into full
operation.
The Commission approved the
appointment of Chris Leach to the
City's Downtown
Development
Authority to fill a vacancy created
with the resignation of Terry Madison.
W A T E R V L I E T S C H O O L B O A R D M E M B E R S . . . ( s t a n d i n g , f r o m the left) B o b Sloan, Darrell Day, Ted
Tees, A r t F r a n k a n d Ronald M c L a u g h l i n a n d (seated, f r o m the left) Penny K. Hanks and J o a n Banasik
show off the gifts they received f r o m Watervliet School District s t u d e n t s on School B o a r d Appreciation
night, F e b r u a r y 11.
(Carole Kiernan photo)
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Tri-City Record
February 13, 2002
Letters and Conimentan
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Responds to
letter on fate
of Coloma
Twp. Hall
Dear Editor,
I would like to respond to the recently submitted letter by Victor
and Annette Grahn-Pearson concerning the fate of the Coloma
Township Hall.
Over the past 50-plus years Col o m a Township has seen many
: changes, improvements and growth,
c o n s e q u e n t l y outgrowing the pres•ent Township Hall. The Police Defpartment has no showers for any
* type of decontamination and limited
| room for interrogations. The meetr
ing room for public use is small and
limited and the office space is very
limited. Yes, the elevator is a concern so the public can utilize the
basement but that is only a small
portion of the problems that exist.
The Township Building Committee has done much research as to
what is going to serve the community for the next 100 years. The
design of the new Township Hall is
still going to accommodate public
meetings and several other organizations that would like to use the
hall for their meeting place. Being
all 1 ownship buildings are alcoholand smoke-free, wedding receptions, etc., may not be feasible for
that use. There are several other
facilities in the area designed for
this type of function.
Yes, it is sad to remove a part of
the Township that has been here for
over 50 years but sometimes progress must prevail. With present
ADA laws, the current Township
Hall is not in compliance and could
cost Township residents over 750
thousand dollars to barely accomplish their needs and become compliant. The low interest loan obtained from the USDA is an emergency loan for disasters such as this
and as a requirement the building in
question (present Township Hall)
must have zero historical value for
the loan to be approved. The state
historical society had determined
that there is not historical value.
The Township has held several
meetings concerning the Township
Hall and has heard no controversy
concerning rebuilding or build new.
I believe it's time to move on to
take into consideration our future
generations.
Bryan Duffield
Coloma Township trustee
A special
thanks
Dear Editor,
As many of you know, on Saturday, January 2 6 , 2 0 0 2 , was the Miss
Watervliet Pageant. Those of you
who attended saw just how much of
a wonderful and well-organized
show it was.
1 would like to thank the following
people and businesses for their time,
efforts, donations, and gifts. I would
first like to thank the Lions Club for
putting on such a memorable pageant.
Also a special thanks to Epple
Realty, MECCA, Stephanie Mor-
Karl's Kolumn
By Karl Bayer, Publisher & Editor
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Many "Record Readers" will have noticed the subscription ad in last
week's paper (this week too) that promotes saving S9 annually over the
weekly newsstand price by subscribing to the Tri-City Record; the ad previously touted an SI I annual savings.
Well, due to several increases in our production and mailing costs, most
notably at the post office, the cost of the annual subscription just had to
increase. The last subscription increase was at this time of the year, two
years ago. when subs went from $27 to $28 annually, while the newsstand
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subscription cost of $30 annually; a price that should hold for some time as
long as newsprint prices don't skyrocket.
Newsprint suppliers and printers have come up with what I call the candy
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an inch or so narrower, at the same cost.
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least for a while. The big problem with making the paper significantly narrower is ii also makes the advertising spaces narrower as well; without a
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Oi YMPIAS EXAMPLE...
If there's ever any doubt that there is hope for
Mankind and peace on earth, all we have to do is look to the Olympics.
U inter or summer games, there's a "worldly" example that there's hope for
:he brotherhood of man. Where else does, race, gender, politics, culture,
aiul rcliuion get put aside for the shear joy of competition?
• ' mi i ih ; nk there's * better show of hope for man ihan the Olympic
•penif:!: ceremonies when the peoples of the world's nations walk into the
Hi the acclaim of the crowd
»t we could keep that same good feeling of love and brotherhood lor
v ..iher 102 weeks, until the summer games, that would realK he somethinjj.
/O M.I. HIE LOVERS
V alentinc s Das.
and would-be lovers, have a happ\ and loving
I or ihose of you waiting to the last minute for a Valentine's Day gift purchase. see the back page tor some great gift ideas.
I 1111.RED I'L i(iS...
I .ven as the momentum of patriotism wanes as
moie davs come between today and 9-11. remember we are still at war and
"if .nldier>. airmen, and sailors are still in harm's way. Keep your flags
ll; mtj .ir.fl. a-, the) become soiled and frayed, please replace them as soon
'•'s possible to show the proper respect for our nation's symbol and those
i^rvini' under the "colors."
lock, Tri-City Record, Jessica Tarantino, Random Farm Supply, Coloma Fabricare, Movie Library,
Unique Impressions, First Impressions, Wedding Belles, Southwestem Michigan College, Twin City
Beauty College, and Country Cuts
for all the gifts presented to the First
Runner-up.
February 13, 2002
CCLClMA TCWNSHIP M i J
SOLVING THE MEETING SPACE PROBLEM^
HERE YOU APE. FOLKS.?
I o all of my family and friends,
thank you for the lovely flowers,
gifts, and support I received from
you.
OUR N E W GIANT OUTDOOR
MEETING AND RECEPTION
APE A-ONLY 5Dc SEAT CUSHION
RENTAL FOR COMFORTS
I would also like to thank the cochairmen, Brad and Joyce Wendzel
and Bill and Sherry Epple. I look
forward to working with you this
year.
To the Lioness Club, thank you for
putting up with all of us shorttempered girls and helping us with
dresses, costumes, and whatever
else we needed backstage.
A very special thank you to Robin
Van Dyke who did a very great j o b
as Mistress of Ceremonies.
To Pat Culver, thank you for the
time you put into teaching and choreographing our very successful
opening dance.
Thank you to all the judges, escorts, tellers, pages, and entertainers
of Saturday night's pageant.
Melissa Morlock, thank you for all
of your time spent giving all of us
contestants tips and keeping us calm
backstage and at practices.
To Tammy, Val and Mindy, thank
you so much for making us all
beautiful and taking time out of
your evening to be with all of us
backstage. Your time and efforts
were greatly appreciated.
Terry Adams, thank you so much
for the lovely gift and all of your
support.
1 would also like to thank all of the
contestants. You girls are what
made this pageant memorable, and
you all looked beautiful.
To my Grandma and Grandpa
Mannino and my mom and dad,
thank you for everything you did for
me to get me through this pageant. I
couldn't have done it without you. I
love you very much.
And, lastly, thank you to all those
who attended the contest on my
behalf. I appreciate your support.
To anyone I have forgotten, I give
you my sincere apologies and thank
you also.
ik
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Wheeler has graduated from basic
military training at Lackland Air
Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
During the six weeks of training,
the airman studied the Air Force
mission, organization, and customs;
performed drill and ceremony
marches; and received physical
training and special training in human relations.
In addition, airmen Who com.
basic training earn credits.toward an
Associate's degree through the
Community College of the Air
Force.
Wheeler, the son of Cheryl Faultersack of Coloma, is a 1999 graduate of Watervliet High School.
The Back
Fence
By Anne Bayer, co-publisher
Michigan State University Extension helps
people improve their lives through an
education process that applies knowledge
to critical issues, needs, and opportunities.
Deb Smith
4-H Youth Agent
Berrien County
4-H marks 100 years of service
the term "4-H Club" appeared in a
federal document.
The Berrien County 4-H Youth
Program officially started in 1916
with the first 4-H Club formed in
Eau Claire.
Today, more than 6.8 million
youth, ages 5 to 19. are involved in
4-H. There are an estimated 45
million 4-H alumni. 4-H programs
exist in all 3,067 counties, U.S.
territories, and the District of Columbia. More than 3 5 % of 4-H participants live in urban communities
and 30% represent minority, racial,
cultural and ethnic populations. As
in 1902, 4-H'ers today are involved
in experientia' learning in projects
that are important and of interest to
them. Today's project areas range
from aerospace to community service to zoology. Wherever you live,
there is a 4-H youth development
program near you.
Berrien County currently serves
more than 1,200 youth through 4-H,
implemented by more than 400
adult 4-H leaders.
Michigan State University Extension prohibits discrimination in all
of its programs and activities on the
basis of race, color, national origin,
gender, religion, age, disability,
political beliefs, sexual orientation,
marital status, or family status.
For more information on 4-H and
MSU Extension programs contact
the Berrien County
Extension
Office at (616) 944-4126, or visit
our Web site at www.msue.msu
.edu/berrien.
Karl and I drove over to the other
side of the state this past weekend
for a family party. We stayed with
Ba and Silk at their really nice
home. We had fun being with old,
dear friends who just happen to be
family.
Sister-in-lr.w Marge and husband
Joe were celebrating their 20-year
wedding anniversary. Her daughter,
Jeannie, and husband Bruce and two
of their three sons were also there. I
would not have recognized the
boys, Jason and D?vid. First of all,
they are not boys. They are young
men.
It was so great to all be together.
Their party had quite a few people,
along with family and friends. Karl
thought they had about 80 at the
affair.
It was so nice to be able to sit and
visit and not have a really big
agenda like there is at family weddings. Even with the weeklong
reunion last summer, there is still so
much to say and so little time to do
so. It was good to be with them, for
we are all still healing from the loss
of our beloved sister-in-law, Joan.
We all missed her and have thought
about her and how much we loved
her. It was good to be together as a
whole again.
When we left their house Sunday
morning, the weather was 45
degrees and the sun was shining and
the whole day was spring-like. Then
we hit Lansing and the rain and the
sleet and the cold hit. We hear that
the Tri-City Area had good weather
yesterday, so it was nice you people
had some of it also.
It's good to go away and good to
be home. I can remember years ago
when my dad had come for a visit
with Mom, of course. He came
down with the flu and we all felt so
bad. 1 said, "Dad, is there anything
we can do?" He said, "Get me home
to my chair."
I now know what he means, but at
the time 1 was hurt... for I thought
our home would be good for him.
But I missed the point; it was not
his home.
The next family adventure will be
the wedding of Kim and Dan. Kim
is the daughter of Jeannie and Leroy
and 1 am sure that will be a really
good family time as well. The wedding will be in Grand Rapids, so we
will not stay the night. By then,
there will be a new baby, hopefully,
in this family as well.
1 spied some Easter stuff in the
stores this past week. 1 cannot
believe it is that time again. I guess
this Wednesday is Ash Wednesday,
the beginning of Lent
One more note and 1 am finished
with this column... "Happy Birthday" to the best little granddaughter
in the world. Karli, 1 cannot believe
that you are in double-digits. You
will never be one number again.
Love you, honey, and have a wonderful day.
Also, "Happy Birthday" to Sergei.
You are such a welcomed addition
to our family. Thank you for all you
have given to us.
T O A D V E R T I S E IN T H E
TRI-CITY RECORD
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Life events can raise many kinds of
questions about your investments. And
no matter how much or how littie you
know about investing, it's important to
seek answers from professionals.
Let's look at some examples:
Happy Birthday! You Just turned
54; Is it too late to save for retirement?
Actually, it's never loo late to begin,
although at this stage you will be making up lost ground. But you've jusi
received a present from the federal
goverament, in the form of the Tax
Relief Act of 2001. You now can contribute more to your Roth or traditional
IRA. Beginning in January 2002, the
maximum annual contribution to your
Roth or traditional IRA is $3,000. The
new tax laws also provide those at least
50 years old the chance to play "catchup" with their IRA contributions.
Between 2002 and 2005, individuals 50
and older may contribute an additional
$500 to the IRA maximum contribution
limit Starting in 2006, this additional
contribution limit reaches $1,000.
Coogratulations on your new job!
Now what happens to the money in
your 401(k)? You have several options.
You could cash out your plan, but you'd
have to pay income taxes on the proceeds, plus a possible 10 percent penalty. You may be able to move your
money to your new employer's plan. Or
you might be able to keep your money
in your former employer's plan,
although you won't be able to make
additional contributions. Finally, you
can roll your 401(k) funds into an IRA.
You may want to consult with a financial professional to determine which
option best meets your individual
needs.
You just received a nice promotion.
Are you taking advantage of all the tax
relief available? The Tax Relief Act of
2001 contain something for almost
everyone: a tax rebate, reduced income
and estate taxes, increased contribution
limits on IRAs and company retirement
plans, tax incentives for college savings
and more. Check with your investment
and tax professionals for advice on tak
ing advantage of the new laws.
Just two more years until you
retire! How long will the money in
your portfolio last? When you retire,
your earned income may decline - but
your living expenses may not. How will
you replace these lost wages? For one
thing, you can rebalance your investment portfolio to provide an increased
level of current income. However, you
could easily spend up to three decades
of life in retirement - so you'll still
need some elements of growth in your
investments. A financial professional
tan help you determine how to invest
your money to achieve safety and high
returns.
You're enjoying a comfortable
retirement with family and friends.
H o w d o you leave y o u r assets to your
heirs? Estate planning can be a c o m p l y
calcd a n d sensitive process. As a starting point, y o u should create an a c c urate. o r g a n i z e d and updated list of all
your assets and w h e r e t h e y ' r e located.
Next, a s s e m b l e an estate-planning team
- including y o u r a c c o u n t a n t , attorney
and investment professional - to help
you assess y o u r situation and d e v e l o p
an a p p r o p r i a t e e s t a t e plan tailored
specifically l o y o u r needs.
Hy getting the help you need at
every important stage of your life, you
can k e e p your financial situation under
control. And thai's a significant lifetime
achievement.
Dean and Betty Grieser of Benton
Harbor will eelebrate their 50 ,h wedding anniversary on Sunday, February 17, 2002. Please join them and
their family from 3-5 p.m. at Napier
Parkview Baptist Church on Napier
Avenue (1 '/s blocks west of Colfax),
Benton Harbor, to help celebrate
their life together. The gift of your
presence is all that is required.
Dean Grieser and the former Betty
Bruder were married February 22,
1952, at Clay Street Baptist Church
in Benton Harbor, with the Rev.
William Hoover officiating.
Both Dean and Betty are graduates
of Benton Harbor High School,
where they were high school sweethearts. They have been fruit and
vegetable farmers in Bainbridge
Township for 50 years and Mr. Grieser also worked for 11 years as a
tool and die maker at Benton Harbor Malleable.
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Adam Poupard, Nathan Scowcroft,
Ashley Seymour, Britani Spencer,
Tyler Sprague, Ashley Teed, Shawna Tober, Hannah Williamsen, Ashley Wyatt
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Maholla Didline, Jordan Grieser,
John Janssen, Paul VanAntwerp
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Rebecca Atherton, Allyson Barchett, Paddy Bartlett, Bob Belter,
Israel Blanco, Brandy Cagle, Michael Cromer, Deborah Dudek, Kali
Edwards, Kyle Freed, Sarah Harper,
Jennifer Hartmann, Matt Hauch,
Jillian Kiser, Eric Litaker;
Sarah Mansfield, Heather Martin,
Amanda Morlock, Michaela Moss,
Erin O'Hara, Heather Gluich, Tracy
Patzer, Lance Phillipi, Danielle
Richardson, Amanda Rodriguez,
Erica Slocum, Joe Snyder, Chris
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brated Mass as part of a three-day
visit to St. Louis.
Under the terms of the contract,
Edward Jones will pay 'he Rams an
average of S2.65 million per year
over the course of the 12-year
agreement. The contract includes
the option to renew for an additional
11 years, which will raise the average to $3.2 million per year. That
fee includes naming rights, significant signage on the interior and exterior of the building, and other promotional components.
Completed in 1995, the S280 million facility was called the Trans
World Dome until late last year
when TWA was purchased out of
bankruptcy by American Airlines.
Since then, the facility has been
referred to as the "Dome at America's Center."
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The Griesers are charter members
of Napier Parkview Baptist Church,
where Dean has served on various
boards and Betty has served on
various committees throughout the
years.
Fhey are the proud parents of
Janice (Bob) Scaletta of Kansas
C ity, Missouri, and Jerry (Debbie)
Grieser of Benton Harbor; and
proud grandparents of four grandchildren: Kirstin, KyLee, Jordan
and Kendra Grieser.
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Berrien Court Judge Mabel Mayfield will explain the judicial system
lo fourth-grade Coloma Elementary
School students at 2 p.m. Tuesday,
Feb. 26, in the school's Media Center.
The presentation will be held in
conjunction with the students'
studies regarding the judicial system.
The 10 Berrien County Edward
Jones investment representatives
reported January 28 that the St.
Louis-based financial-services firm
has announced details of an agreement to buy the naming rights to the
sports and convention facility at
America's Center, home to the NFL
St. Louis Rams and other major
national conventions.
"Beginning in the 2002-2003 football season, the facility will be
called the Edward Jones Dome,"
said Tom King of Coloma.
Situated in downtown St. Louis,
the dome has hosted or will host the
Big 12 Conference Football Championships, NCAA Men's Basketball
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concerts, motocross events, and
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First Semester 2001-2002
"Valentine's
Program" at
Plymouth
Griesers to celebrate 50
Congregational
Church Feb. 17 wedding anniversary Feb. 17
You are invited to Plymouth Congregational Church in Watervliet
this Sunday, February 17, at 11:00
a.m., for a special "Valentine's Program."
Tommy Huntington, a 9 year old,
will perform "Allegro" by Fiocco
and Vivaldi's "Concerto in A Minor" on the violin. He will be accompanied by Anthony Beer from
Andrews University on the piano.
Tri-City Record
Watervliet High School
Honor Roll
Children who participate will be
able to enjoy fun activities with
prizes, have an opportunity to learn
more about diabetes, and meet other
kids who have diabetes.
Meanwhile, parents will be able to
network with other parents who
have children with diabetes, learn
the latest in diabetes care for their
child, and learn how to partner with
their child's school. Snacks and
lunch will be provided.
All children must be accompanied
by a responsible adult, and adults
must bring any diabetes-care supplies their child may need.
Preregistration is required by Fri
day, March 1.
To register, or for more informa
tion, please call 927-5350.
Edward Jones
A 1999 graduate of Coloma High
School, Airman Smith is the son of
Joseph and Sheila Smith of Coloma.
Connections
By 1912, 96,000 youth were
enrolled in 4-H club work; and, in
1914, the passage of the SmithLever Act established the Cooperative Extension Service of which 4-H
is a part. In 1918, the first use of
The four-hour event will feature a
magic theme, with children focusing on "The Magic is Me" and parents enjoying a "Bring Out the
Magic" theme. While magic will
add a fun element to the day, those
attending will realize that controlling diabetes is not just magic and
requires planning and thought.
2-13-02
IN TEXAS
performed drill and ceremony
.
Fo^e Airman Joseph B. Smith m a r c h e S ; a n d received physical
has graduated from basic military training and special training in hutraining at Lackland Air Force Base, man relations.
Extension
No one individual is credited with
originating the 4-H program: rather,
it was founded through collective
efforts over the course of a few
years. However, it was in 1902, that
A.B. Graham. Superintendent of
Schools in Clark County, Ohio, organized a boys and girls' agriculture club. In 1907. the first boys'
and girls' demonstration clubs under United Slates Department of
Agriculture sponsorship were begun
in Holmes County, Mississippi.
In I 9 0 7 or 1908, the first emblem
was used nationally, designed by
O H. Benson. It was the three-leaf
clover representing head, heart, and
hands. In 1911. Benson suggested a
fourth leaf and an t 4 H" be added.
Originally, the fourth " H " was to
stand for hustle, but it was later
changed to health.
Lakeland Regional Health System
in St. Joseph and the Berrien County Health Department will be hosting a free Diabetes: Kids Activities
for children 4-12 with diabetes and
their parents. The event will take
place on Saturday, March 9, from
10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the
Frederick S. Upton Education Center in Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph.
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The 4-H programs began in
response to young people and their
need for a better agricultural education. In 1902, a large percent of
Americans lived on farms. The
community club model engaged
youth through "learning b> doing."
Organized
outside
of
school,
parents served as volunteer leaders,
partnering with educators to pro\ ide
appropriate curriculum and materials.
Lakeland will host "Diabetes:
Kids Activities" March 9
For
Nicole Howard, Miss Watervliet
2002, good luck this year and I look
forward to being part of your court.
Good luck at Blossomtime and remember to keep smiling.
Kristin Hook
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to Miss Watervliet 2002
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Na t u r e ' s
A Genealogy News Column hy Carole Kiernan
Writing queries and other requests
for information can be a difficult
problem. The request needs to be
clear, concise and short while containing the details needed for a
reader to identify the information
The Paw Paw River Journal
you are seeking.
It is best to mention only one
generation; however, giving that
one generation's children is helpful
in identifying which family you are
seeking, especially if there is more
than one family with the surname in
the area.
Complicating your quest is the fact
that cousins married cousins, sons
married stepsisters and other close
By
The Heroes Return
After our government was notified
thai the B-24, "Cold I r o n / ' had been
found, the A r m y ' s Central Identification Laboratory in Hawaii sent a
Maple Hill C e m e t e r y . From there
Linda went back in both families all this time." And so it was to be.
and found that Billy had a younger
D N A samples from all the "Cold
brother. Adopted back then by his Iron" families were sent to the U.S.
team to excavate the site. In her m o t h e r ' s sister, Charlie was found
A r m y Lab in Maryland. The results;
story for the Salina Journal, A m y
to be alive and well out in Califor- seven crewmembers were positively
Sullivan wrote about it. T h e area
nia.
identified. There w e r e n ' t enough
where the wrecked aircraft was
remains from the other three to
found was m u c h like an archaeoLinda called Charlie and arranged perform DNA tests. They w e r e all
logical project. The team sectioned
for D N A testing. Then an amazing placed in a group coffin.
off the area and began to dig and
thing happened. About this time
So on that cold early December
sift through the remains.
Bick Beckwith read in a local Cali- day, the black caisson pulled by
Shari Lawrence, public affairs fornia paper a story by a feature
black horses led the solemn proofficer for the U.S. A r m y , explained
writer named Rusty Harris. Harris cession (about a mile and a half
the process to A m y . T h e wreckage
wrote about the finding of his great long) to the burial site. There a
and bodies are taken from w h e r e v e r
uncle" s remains on the remote Military Chaplain eulogized the lost
they are in the world back to Honoisland o f New Guinea. This was too airmen. Then a 21-gun salute, and
lulu. The identification process bemuch to be j u s t a coincidence. So t w o bugles playing taps with an
gins at the lab. Dental and skeletal
Bick called the writer. Yes, his e c h o . . . a most dramatic m o m e n t ,
records are checked b e f o r e techni- great-uncle, Mack Sparks, was the and one that always sends shivers
cians move on to D N A testing, co-pilot on the B-24 " C o l d Iron!" d o w n my back. G u a r d s presented
which has been used since the early
He grew up looking at pictures of every next of kin with the folded
1900s. But before that can happen,
Mack Sparks and hearing stories American flag and display boxes
the families must be found. A n d in about him. He said, "I received with awards. In Billy's case, they
cases where many years h a v e
wonderful news from my f a m i l y . . . handed to his brother Charlie The
passed, a match for the remains can
news that told me why I felt a chill Purple Heart, Air Medal, campaign
only be made with D N A from the
when I read the AP story a couple medp.ls, and Aircrew wings.
deceased's m o t h e r ' s bloodline.
of w e e k s ago. After 55 years, my
This y o u n g man and all his crewEnter the detective! A r m y Histori- Great-uncle
Mack
is
coming mates now rest for all time in most
an Linda A b r a m s is Lineage Spehome!"
And so was B.Ily Van hallowed ground. They traveled
cialist for the U.S. A r m y . S h e is C a m p !
h a l f w a y around the world t o do
also a dedicated genealogist and the
Shari Lawrence explained to A m y
what they had to do. This is the
person who searches f o r the fami- Sullivan how the notification probest, the quietest kind of heroism.
lies of MIAs. When s h e went to cess works. A man from Army PerAnd it is what has m a d e our country
work on the " C o l d Iron" crew, the sonnel C o m m a n d came one after- g r e a t . . . all part of the golden
forensic scientists in
Honolulu noon to Violet Mertz' home and
threads woven into the tapestry of
pretty well suspected from papers explained exactly what had hapour life.
and dog lags w h o the c r e w m e m b e r s pened to her first husband. Mack
were... 10 men, and a m o n g them Sparks. He brought a manuscript
Billy Van C a m p . If she could locate containing the crash report. He even
the missing m e n ' s families, then had Lt. Mack S p a r k s ' dog tags. He
DNA testing might begin.
also showed her a photo of the
The first seven families were plane's tail section in the jungle.
quickly located... then Billy. But
Shari said that such m o m e n t s can
she ran into a blank wall. So she affect family m e m b e r s just as
went on and found the families of though the crash had happened
.the ninth and I0 , h men, then c a m e yesterday. Throughout most of the
back to work on Billy s o m e more. two-hour visit, Violet held, her grief
She knew he was from Hartford. inside. Then the Army officer told
Michigan, so she started calling her the options for burial. He said
Hartford
people.
After
g o i n g they could bury him in a group
through this process that genealo- grave, in a separate, nearby plot, or
gists know so well, Linda got s o m e wherever they wished. That is when
answers. Billy's parents had their Violet cried. She said through her
Subscribe to the
marriage recorded at the Van Burcn tears, "I want him to be with them
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County Courthouse. Helen M a y h a k (the other men w h o died in the
; found that they were both buried in crash)... well, t h e y ' v e been together
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area. In a township where there
were only 10 or 20 families,
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Keep submitting queries to this
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Rolling Back the Years
Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By
HARTFORD
DAY SPRING
90 Y E A R S A G O - 1 9 1 2
Last Friday Ned C o o k received a
3 0 horsepower Rumley oil-pull traction engine. This engine is an internal combustion engine, but b u m s
kerosene instead of gasoline. M r .
C o o k will utilize the engine in his
threshing business. He usually
keeps abreast of the times on threshing machinery, and this engine is
the first of the kind seen in this section.
60 Y E A R S A G O - 1 9 4 2
Friday evening the Hartford Garden Club meets with Mrs. M a y m e
Clark. The subject under discussion
will be "Shrubs and Their Place in
Our Gardens." Mrs. Kate Day will
read a paper on the topic.
30 Y E A R S A G O - 1 9 7 2
Gary L. Huddleston, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Erwin Huddleston, w a s
graduated Friday from state police
recruit school at East Lansing. He
was given his first assignment as a
new trooper to the Bad Axe post.
Huddleston was one of 28 men to
complete the training out of 70 w h o
were accepted from 1,500 applicants. He is a graduate of Hartford
High School, where he was a varsity football player. His parents attended the graduation ceremonies at
Lansing.
Submitted by Hartford Public
Library from microfilm copies o f
the Hartford Day Spring. Hours:
M o n d a y & W e d n e s d a y , 10 a.m.-7
p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Phone: 6 2 1 - 3 4 0 8
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90 Y E A R S A G O - 1912
The annual meeting of M i c h i g a n ' s
Original Fruit Belt Association will
be held this year at Hartford on
Wednesday, February 14. The TriCounty association is well known
through its efforts in the past in the
line of advertising the property and
products of Berrien, Allegan and
Van Buren counties at the Chicago
land show in 1910 and at the G r a n d
Rapids apple show in 1911.
60 Y E A R S A G O - 1942
At a largely attended meeting of
Watervliet unit. Civilian Defense
Council, held in city hall on M o n day evening, Allen W. W o o d r u f f
was named as air warden for this
locality and numerous other phases
of h o m e defense were discussed at
length.
On Wednesday afternoon, February 18, between the hours of 1:00
o ' c l o c k and 5:00 o ' c l o c k , the local
Civilian Defense Council will stage
a " S c r a p Metal for Defense Drive."
About twenty-five farmers and
their wives, residing between Watervliet and Rush Lake, gathered at
Stickney School house Tuesday
night for the purpose o f organizing
a c o m m u n i t y farm group. L.R.
Boyer, temporary chairman, opened
the meeting and discussed the immediate objectives for which the
Farm Bureau, not only in Michigan
but all over the United States, is
working.
3 0 Y E A R S A G O - 1972
For the convenience of area residents, Rogel Motor Sales again will
sell license plates. T h e date is Saturday, February 12, from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. You are reminded to bring
registration or title and proof of insurance.
Submitted by Carole Kiernan
from files at Watervliet District
Library from the Watervliet Record newspapers donated by the
Tri-City Record. Hours: Monday,
1-8 p.m.; Tuesday, 1-5 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, I5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2
p.m.
Phone: 463-6382
came nearly frozen so he sent his
wife on the train and he returned
home.
60 Y E A R S A G O - 1942
Coloma Schools sponsor Welding
Course at the Sawatzki Shop. Fourteen enrolled in first class and there
is a long waiti.ig list.
From Biloxi, Miss., Robert Kilmark is now a flying cadet. Robert
will transfer from Kesler Field to
Maxwell Field in Alabama.
Wood C utters W a n t e d - P l e a s e call
afternoons on Geo. Klotter, Paw
Paw Lake
30 Y E A R S A G O - 1972
LaSalle Federal Savings has scheduled Feb. 12,h as m o v i n g day for
the employees and equipment, according to Dale Kreitner. O p e n i n g
day will be Feb. 14 with a simple
ribbon cutting ceremony that morning.
COLOMA
COURIER
100 Y E A R S A G O - 1902
The home of Mrs. Helen Hosbein
was the scene of a g a y time Sat..
evening when some fifteen young
people celebrated the 38 l h birthday
of Otto Arent. An Oyster supper
was served and Mr. Arent was presented with a fine pocket knife.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wenzlick
started for St. Joseph Tuesday and
upon reaching Riverside John be-
Round steak S I . 19 a IbTHTWilltop
Foods.
Submitted by volunteer Barb
Ab r a m s at Coloma Public Lib-
By Ronda Jones C.N.H.P.
I
recently
heard
o
someone that has a parasite
almost a foot long. Talking
to people about parasites,
always find that they are
shocked that people can get
can get up to 3
occupy a body
Other types of
can
include
flat
worms,
*'hy
^
Aage Larsen
nudging
"80"
The family of A a g e Larsen invites
his friends to celebrate his 80 th
birthday on Saturday, February 16,
from 2-4 p.m., at Hartford Federated Church.
Light refreshments will be offered.
Aage was b o m February 22, 1922,
in Watervliet. His father managed
the old Watervliet Creamery on
Pleasant Street and his mother,
Ruth, worked in the Boston Store
for many years.
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Johnson of Benton Harbor. She
weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces.
Congratulations to this n e w arrival
and her family.
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C o m m u n i o n will be celebrated at
the 7 p.m. worship service.
H o p e ' s new Pastor, John WeaverHudson, invites everyone to c o m e
to worship and for fellowship on
Ash Wednesday.
O u r regular Sunday service is at
10:30 a.m.
Call the church at 6 2 1 - 3 4 0 7 for
m o r e information.
CWAEDC
meeting
moved to
February 28
from the 21^
By Cliff Stevens
The February meeting of the C o loma Watervliet Area Economic
Development Corporation Board of
Directors has been rescheduled
from February 21 to February 28 at
6 p.m. at Coloma City Hall.
T h e meeting date was changed
after it was determined a quorum
would not be present at the Feb. 21
meeting date.
Topic /$ "The Civil War"
NBHS
meeting set
for Feb. 17
By Carole Kiernan
" T h e Civil W a r " will be the topic
of a presentation at the North Berrien Historical Society meeting on
Sunday, February 17. Steve Arseneau. Curator of History at Southwestern Michigan College in D o w a giac, will make the presentation.
»
The meeting will begm at 2 : 0 0
p.m. North Berrien Historical Museum is located at 300 C o l o m a A v e nue, Coloma.
M e m b e r s are encouraged to bring
a guest. All are w e l c o m e to c o m e
and hear Steve Arseneau speak.
Refreshments will be served after
the program presentation.
North Berrien Historical Society
Museum is a barrier-free facility.
Phone: 468-3431
Paper mill
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held at 6:00 that night, followed by
a 7 p.m. worship service. Holy
flukes, hookworms and more.
How do you get them and
how do you get rid of them?
Some of the most c o m m o n
ways to get parasites are by
eating
unwashed
produce,
undercooked meat and fish
and drinking unpure water.
Parasites can be passed on by
your
pets
and
through
unsanitary personal hygiene.
Children
are
especially
susceptible.
Parasites cause
many
health
problems
including
constipation,
diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss
and bloating.
T h e y mimic
ailments such as Irritable
Bowel and Chronic Fatigue
Syndromes
and
Chron's
Disease.
Some herbal remedies to ri
yourself o f the unwante
visitors are Black Walnut,
Pumpkin Seed, Pau d Arco,
and garlic.
There are als
prepacked Parasitic Cleanses
available at:
Tri-City Record
o
Hope Lutheran Church at 205
Bennett Avenue in Hartford will
celebrate Ash W e d n e s d a y on February 13.
A " S o u p and Chili S u p p e r " will be
" l a r g e " worms! Unfortunately,
humans can and d o get
parasites of all sizes.
Tape w o r m s
feet long and
for 25 years.
parasites
roundworms,
F e b r u a r y 13, 2002
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Coloma
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"Fish Fry"
Feb.15
Coloma F.O.P. #147 will be hosting a ' Fish Fry" on Friday. February 15, at the Lodge at 3470 Angling Road, Coloma.
The "all-you-can-eat" dinner vvill
The I r i - C i t y R c c o r d w i l l p u b l i s h a c o m m e m o r a t i v e
be served from 5 to 8 p.m.
The public is welcome.
For more information, call 468-
1 0 0 + y e a r h i s t o r y o f t h e W a t e r v l i e t p a p e r mill, w i t h p h o t o s ,
a t t h e c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e m i l l d e m o l i t i o n in e a r l y A p r i l , 2 0 0 2 .
3432.
M A R D I G R A S 2 0 0 2 - W I N T E R F E S T . . . a t Coloma High School is being sponsored this week by the Student
Council. Students and staff a r e participating in dress-up days, including Pajama Day, John Hancock Day,
C r a z y Hair Day, and Red and White Day. Class competitions include Olympic relays involving floor hockey,
plunger and balloon torch relay, the Louisiana shuffle, and the ever-popular tug of war. T h e Winterfest
court includes: (front row, from the left) seniors Brian T h o m a s , Dana Calloway, Derek C a m p , Ashley
Hauch, Nick Toth and Jolanda Rand; (middle row, from the left) juniors Wally Kroschel, Laura S o m e r s ,
Chris Burdick, Kim Sager, Nate Clements and April Montey; (back row, from the left) s o p h o m o r e s Diane
Mitchell, Rachel T h o m p s o n , Stella Bunn, Bret Hawblitzel and Erich Biggart. Not available for the picture
was candidate Josh Burgess. C r o w n i n g will take place during halftime of the C o l o m a - R i v e r Valley g a m e this
Friday night.
and fellowship at the University of
Iowa hospitals and clinics. He is
founder of Heart Partners.
Dr. Ralph Morales completed an
interventional fellowship for interventional therapy at Northwestern
University, for coronary artery disease, catheterizations, angioplasty,
and stents.
Heart Partners is located at 3 0 7 8
Niles Road, St. Joseph, Michigan.
CHOLESTEROL SCREENING
Cholesterol screening for total
cholesterol and HDL will follow the
program; fasting is not required.
Cost is $15; with your results available in approximately six minutes.
Registration is not required but, to
help us prepare for the evening,
please call (616) 468-6062 to let us
know you plan to attend.
C o l o m a United Methodist Church
is handicapped accessible.
cation meeting, the Board voted to
expel Kendall Hollins, 19, a junior
at C o l o m a High School, for violating the school's U n i f o r m C o d e of
Student Conduct by assaulting another student.
John's
Glass
The expulsion will be for the rest
o f the current school year.
The Board also voted to suspend
Richard Doyle, 16, a lOth-grade
student, for the remainder of the
school year for persistent disobedience.
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Full line Glass Shop, New
Board action followed individual
student bearings for both students'.
Coloma
Board of
Education
expels and
suspends
students
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February 21
Coloma United Methodist Church,
144 South Church Street, Coloma,
will host a program titled " T h e
Heart of the Matter" on Thursday,
February 21. Irom 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Please join us for ihis informative
presentation to learn about the diagnosis and treatment o f coronary
artery disease.
Presenters will be: Brian Eller,
M.D.; Ralph K. Morales, M.D.;
Vicki Buck, Cardiac Educator; and
Suzi Blough, R.N., Parish Nurse.
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F e b r u a r y 13,2002
Tri-City Area Obituaries
ALEXIS M A E C R O N K
Alexis Mae Cronk. infant daughter
of I ric and Shawna (Maxwell)
Cronk, died shortly after birth on
Wednesday. February 6. 2002, at
Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.
Private famil) services were held
a« 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8. at Kerley
& Starks Funeral Home, St. Joseph,
w ith burial in North Shore Memory
Gardens, Coloma.
Survivors include: a brother, Michael, at home; maternal grandparents-Alexander "Red" and Melodie
Maxwell of Pembine, Wisconsin;
:
paternal grandparents-Jack
and
'• Diane Cronk of St. Joseph: u n c l e s • William Maxwell, Derek Maxwell
( and James Maxwell, all of Pembine,
j and Ryan (Deanna) Cronk of Grand
| Rapids; two aunts-Jennifer Maxt well of Pembine and Shelley Beatie
\ of Little Suamico, Wisconsin; and
; her cousins-Matthew and Nathan
• Cronk of Grand Rapids, Shantel and
^• Chev of Little Suamico, and James
I Maxwell Jr. of Pembine.
A memorial service was held at 3
p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at
Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford,
with the Reverend Charles Davis of
the First General Baptist Church of
Benton Harbor officiating.
Mr. Davis was bom October 15,
1936, in Manila, Arkansas, the son
of Ervin and Lillie (Arrons) Davis.
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E R I C M. C R O N K
; Eric M. Cronk, 25, of Eau Claire,
I died Sunday, February 10, 2002, in
* Coloma.
A Service of Remembrance was
j held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13,
at Kerley & Starks Funeral Home,
St. Joseph, with the Rev. John Mun; son of First Presbyterian Church,
: Benton Harbor, officiating. Burial
; was in Riverview Cemetery, St.
• Joseph.
Memorial
contributions
: may be made to a trust fund for the
T family.
: Mr. Cronk was bom June 7, 1976,
in Chicago, Illinois. He was owner
j of Eric Cronk Furniture Maker in
:
Union Pier, Michigan. On December 1, 2000, he married the former
\ Shawna Maxwell in Gatlinburg,
t Tennessee.
[ Survivors include: her stepson.
f Michael, at home; his parents. Jack
J and Diane Cronk of St. Joseph; his
grandparents, Richard and Florence
; Forry of Bristol. Indiana; and a
: brother, Ryan (Deanna) Cronk of
• Grandville, Michigan. He was pre; ceded in death by: his patemal
i grandparents, Jack and Lavere
I Cronk; and his infant daughter,
; Alexis, on February 6, 2002.
H O W A R D DEE DAVIS
t Howard Dee Davis, 65, of Hart: ford, died Wednesday, Febmary 6,
at his home.
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463-3811
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kel Shawn Barker of Grand Rapids,
one son, William (Susan) Barker of
Hutchinson, Kansas; two sistersElsie (Donald) Keifer of Kaufmer,
Texas, and Theresa (Rick) Mack of
Benton Harbor; one brother, Lewis
(Dianne) Evans of Coloma; nine
grandchildren-Shannon,
Steven,
Amanda, Synthia, Samuel, Magon,
Dianna, Rogie Jr., and Jenny: 11
great-grandchildren; and numerous
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her father; a son,
Teddy Ray Barker; one daughter,
pa Gouin; and a nephew, James
Gouin.
He loved to read, hunt, fish, and just
loved lite in genera!.
Survivors include: his son, Gregory (Paula) Davis of Hartford; his
daughter. Sherry Knight of Homosassa, Florida; four grandchildrenJennifer, Derek, Mary, and JeaneUe;
four great-grandchildren-Sydney,
C andace, Daune, and Adrian; and
one brother, Ervin Davis of Lau
Claire, Wisconsin. He was preceded
in death by: his parents; a son, Ronald Dee Davis; a sister, Geraldine
Tetzloff; and one brother, Joel
Davis.
BERNADINE HOPMOEN
Bemadine Hopmoen, 72, of Coloma, died Wednesday, February 6,
2002, at Community Hospital, Watervliet.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later
date. Memorials may be made to
Ohio Masonic Benevolent Endowment Foundation, Five Masonic
Springfield, Ohio 45504Drive
3658. Hutchins Funeral Home,
Watervliet, is in charge of the arr angements.
s h e w a s b o m November 3, 1929,
i n T 0 | e d 0 i Ohio, to William and
Bemeice (Sorrells) Shaner.
Survivors include: one son, Knute
( j a m i ) Hopmoen of Columbus,
Ohio; two daughters-Heide Hopm o e n o f C o i o m a a n d Diana Chil^ 5 5 of Toledo; seven grandchild r e n . a n ( j t hree great-grandchildren.
D E L O R E S MAY D E C H E R T
Delores May Dechert, 67, of Hartford, died Tuesday, January 29,
2002, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.
A memorial service was held at 3
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Calvin
Funeral Home, Hartford, with the
Rev. John Weaverhudson of Hope
Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Hartford officiating. Her cremains
were buried in North Shore Memory Gardens, Hagar Shores. Memorials may be made to the Benevolent
I und at Hope Lutheran Church in
Hartford, which she attended.
She was bom April 7, 1934, in
Baroda, the daughter ot Louis and
Elvina (Kotke) Dechert. She w a s
formerly employed at Memorial
Hospital (now Lakeland) in St. Joseph.
Survivors include: four b r o t h e r s M t I (Betty) Dechert of St. Joseph,
Gerald (Anne) Dechert of St. Joseph. Earl (Grace) Dechert of Stevensville, and Elmer (Pauline) Dechert of Hartford; and numerous
V E R D I E H. H O Y T
Verdie H. Hoyt, 80, of Hartford,
died peacefully on Wednesday,
Febmary 6, 2002, at Dowagiac
Nursing Home in Dowagiac.
Funeral services were held at 3
p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford, with the Rev.
John Busch of Full Gospel Assembly Church of Hartford officiating.
Burial was in Keeler Cemetery.
Visitation was held at 1 p.m. until
the time of the service at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to
D o v v a g i a c N u r s i n g Home.
s h e w a s b o m A u g u s t 28, 1921, in
Ouachita, Arkansas, the daughter of
Floyd and Nancy (Holmes) Morgan.
retired from Zenith Data Syst e m s j n August of 1986.
Survivors include-her daughter,
Nancy (Tom) McConnell of Hartford; her son, Harvey (Pam) Hoyt
Jr. of Battle Creek; four grandchildren-Chip Hoyt and Tracy Hoyt,
both of Coloma, Randy McConnell
of Bridgman, and Brian McConnell
of Stevensville; five great-grandchildren; and a brother. Jack (Jean)
Jerriann Barker; and brothers and
sisters.
da, Martha (Keith) Green of Stevensville, Elsie (Keith) Bermingham, also of Stevensville, Herb
Smith of San Francisco, California,
and Robert (Danita) Smith of Watervliet; and many nieces, nephews,
brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Ralph and Helena, when he
was young. He was raised by his
Aunt Else (Art) Spletzer and his late
uncle, Gustav Delke, and their children-Harold (Jane) Oelke, Alvin
(Elena) Oelke, and Agathe (Dieter)
Kmger.
in death by: his wife, Virginia, on
October 2, 2001; his parents; a son,
Claude, on April 20, 1996; one sister, Doris Ushman; and one brother,
Edward Stainbrook.
Bainbridge
Township
Board
proposed
pay hikes
By Cliff Stevens
Proposed three-percent pay hikes
for all elected Bainbridge Township
Board members was approved at the
Board's Febmary 4 meeting, contingent on Township residents' approval at the March 25 annual
Township meeting.
Under the proposed pay increases.
Supervisor
Patty
Hiler-Molter's
annual salary would be $12,154.
Township Clerk Debra Grieser and
Treasurer James Lull would receive
$9,373 annually.
Township tmstees John Yetzke
and Don Baiers' annual salary
would be $1,061 plus $42 per diem.
Supervisor Molter said at the annual meeting Township residents
could vote to approve the proposed
three percent increases or to increase the amounts.
The residents cannot vo'e to lower
the salaries past their current sala-
DONALD 1. S O P E R
Donald 1. Soper. 81, of Palmetto,
Florida, and Watervliet, died on
Tuesday, Febmary 5, 2002, while
wintering in Florida.
Funeral services were held at 11
a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Davidson
Chapel. Burial with military rites
was in Coloma Cemetery. Visitation
was held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday
at Davidson Chapel, Florin Funeral
Service, Coloma. The family has
requested memorials be given to:
America Legion Post 362 of Cories.
loma; or Tree Lakes Endowment
Fund. 2215 73"1 Street East, Palmetto, F L 3 4 2 2 I .
Mr. Soper was bom April 29,
1920, in St. Joseph, to Bemard and
Wilda (Forsythe) Soper. He served
Hicks of Atlanta, Georgia. She was
in World War 11 as a U.S. Marine,
preceded in death by: her parents;
and her husband, John W. Miller,
also serving in the Pacific Theater;
By Carole K i e r n a n
on June 5, 1997.
owned Soper Auto Sales, Coloma
Do
you
need equipment for your
Auto Wreckers, and Ravine View
Estates of Coloma; and was em- horse?
Hartford High School students are
ployed later on at Wightman & AsP H I L O M E N A G. S A L V A N O
Philomena Grace Salvano, 79, of sociates Inc. of St. Joseph. He was a organizing a ' T a c k Swap." Hartford
Lawrence, died Saturday, February long-time member of America Le- Middle School will be the scene of
' a t L a k e v i e w Communitv g i o n P o s t 3 6 2 a n d V e t e r a n : ; o f F o r - t h e e v e n , o n Sunday, February 17,
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Hospital, Paw Paw.
The swap is being sponsored by
As lo her wishes, cremation has the Coloma Lions Club, and was
the
equine science class to raise
also
active
in
volunteer
work
in
his
taken place and there will be no
money for a field trip to Purdue
visitation. Memorial Mass was cele- Florida community.
Survivors include: his wife, Co- University's horse science facility
brated at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb.
12, at Immaculate Conception zette Soper; three sons-Dan (Bev) later this year. The class offering at
Catholic Church, Hartford, with Jennings of St. Joseph, Gary (Kay) Hartford High School is likely the
Father Gennan Perez-Diaz as cele- Soper of Benton Harbor, and Mike only one of its kind in the state of
brant. Burial of cremains was in Soper of Stevensville; three daugh- Michigan.
Although there are a large number
Fort Custer National Cemetery, t e r s - P a m (Richard) Garetto of WiBattle Creek. In lieu of flowers, nona, Minnesota, Michele (Larry) of sellers signed up, some coming
Balash of Consuses, New York, and from as far away as Ohio, tables are
donations may be made to the
Donna (Kory) Shafer of Buchanan; still available for those who want to
American Heart Association or
one sister. Midge (Gerald) Sprague sell unused equipment. Rental fee
American Cancer Society. Leonard
Funeral Home, Lawrence, was in of Benton Harbor; one sister-in-law, for a table is $ 10.
Irene Soper; 29 grandchildren; 18
Admission to the event is $1.
charge of the arrangements.
For additional information, call
Mrs. Salvano was bom Sept. 6, great-grandchildren; and his extended
family-Carolyn
Haurietnne
Marc
Hettig at 621-3107 or 4681922, in Chester, Pennsylvania, the
of Michigan, Loretta (Bob) Hipp of 5037.
daughter of Thomas and Pasquarosa
Arizona, Glenda (Jerry) Carlson of
(Cuinci) DiNicola. She was a memMichigan, and Rick (Diane) Edber of Immaculate Conception
wards of Illinois. He was preceded
Catholic Church, Hartford; and
in death by: his parents; and one
The family of Gus
Lawrence Senior Citizens Club. She
brother,
Bemard
Soper.
was a loving mother, grandmother
Scheffler extends our
Morgan of Goodrich. Texas. She
nieces and nephews. She was pre- w a s p r e c e d e d i n d e a t h b y h e r p a r .
Kr-o^
ceded tryin /JjaotK
death Kw*
by: Vtor
her parents;• fthree
ents.
sisters-Lydia Herman, Ruth K m ger, and Freda Kmger; and two
BERTHA HUFF-REYNOLDS
brothers-August Dechert and WalBertha Huff-Reynolds, 96, of Berter Dechert
rien Center, formerly of Benton
KAYLA ANN G I L L I L A N D
Harbor, died Sunday, February 3,
Kayla Ann Gilliland, 1-week-old 2002, at Lakeland Specialty Hospiinfant daughter of Ronald and Gina tal, Berrien Center.
(Martin) Gilliland of Hartford, died
Funeral services were held at 11
Monday, Febmary 4, 2002, at Bron- a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at Fairplain
son Methodist Hospital, Kalama- Chapel, Florin Funeral Service,
zoo.
Benion Harbor, where visitation
Private family services will take was held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesplace at Filbrandt Family Funeral day. Burial was in North Shore
Home, South Haven, with Pastor Memory Gardens, Hagar Shores.
W ade Blankenship officiating. Buri- Memorials may be made to Hospice
al will be in McDowell Cemetery, at Home.
Casco Township.
Mrs. Reynolds was bom October
Kayla Ann was bom January 28, 25, 1905, in Little Rock, Arkansas,
2002, in Kalamazoo.
to Byron and Anna Sliter. She had
In addition to her parents, survi- lived in this community for over 60
vors include: her sisters-Brenda, years. She was employed as a laTabitha and Jennifer Gilliland; her borer for 27 years at V-M Corporagrandparents-Shirley
and
Jerry tion until her retirement and was a
Martin of Watervliet and Margie member of the V-M Old Timer's
Covey of South Haven; and her Club. She loved to go for Sunday
great-grandfather, William McAn- drives and enjoyed her flowers.
drew of Watervliet. She was preSurvivors include: three s o n s - L e e
ceded in death by her grandfather. (June) Huff of Watervliet. Marvin
Robert Gilliland Sr.
(Ann) Huff of Eau Claire, and
Rouen (Jean) Huff of Coloma; a
DONALD " D O N N O " G O U I N
daughter-in-law, Mar> Huff of
Donald "Donno" Gouin, 41, of Lakeland, Florida; 14 grandchilColoma, died Sunday, Febmary 3, dren; 29 great-grandchildren; 10
2002.
great-great-grandchildren; and a
Mass of Christian burial was cele- host of nieces, nephews, greatbrated at 10:30 a.m Saturday, Feb. nieces, great-nephews, great-great9. at Immaculate Conception Cath- nieces. and great-great-nephews.
olic Church in Hartford, with Father She was preceded in death by: two
Donald Wieber and Father Mike sons-Herschel and Harold Huff;
Hazard officiating. Burial followed and two daughters-Ela Wanda and
in Fairview Cemetery, Watervliet. Mar\ Nell Huff; seven brothers; and
Friends visited with the family from five sisters.
6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hutchins Funeral Home, Watervliet. Memorials
may be made to the family.
CLOYCE KARAl S
Mr. Gouin was bom on November
Cloyce "Virginia" Kaiaus, 63. of
15, 1960, in Kalamazoo. He spent Watervliet died Tuesday. Febmary
his adult life living in the Coloma 5, 2002, at Bronson Methodist Hosarea and in Washington state. He pital, Kalama/oo.
was a pool and spa technician for
Graveside services were held at
Four Seasons Pool and Spa in Co- noon on Friday, Feb. 8. at Waloma and, when he was not work- tervliet City C emetery. The family
ing, he enjoyed spending time with
received friends from 5 to 8 p.m.
his family and friends.
Thursday and also on Friday, from
Survivors include: his parents, 9 to 11 a.m., at Dey-Florin Chapel,
Richard and Shirley (Meyer) Gouin
Florin Funeral Service, St. Joseph
of Marysville, Washington; two
brothers-Dick (Diane) Gouin of
Snohomish, Washington, and Larry
(Kathy) Gouin of Mitchell, South
Dakota, three sisters—Debbie Bowler of Kalamazoo, Pegg> (Jerr>)
Hunt of Coloma, and Lorie (Richard) Kruse of Monroe. Washington;
seven nieces and nephews—SheryI
(Ross) Peterson, Terri (Eric) Crippin, Kerry (Ty) Kendall, Marie
(Todd) Bloomstine. April Hunt.
Elly Gouin, and Jon Gouin; four
great-nieces and great-nephews; and
many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He
was preceded in death by: his
grandparents-Grandma and (irandpa Meyer and Grandma and Grand-
MILDRED RUTH MILLER
Mildred Ruth Miller, 83, formerly
of Coloma, died Saturday, Febmary
2, 2002, at the home of her daughter
in Paw Paw.
A graveside service was held at 3
p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at North
Shore Memory Gardens, Hagar
Shores. Memorials may be made to
Coloma Library Building Fund or
Hospice. Arrangements were by
Davidson Chapel, Florin Funeral
Service, Coloma.
Mrs. Miller was bom August 29,
1918, to Carl M. and Ruth A. (Lundy) Hicks in Benton Harbor. She
married John W. Miller on January
4, 1947, in St. Joseph. A lifelong
resident of this area, she worked as
a registered nurse in Kalamazoo and
at Watervliet Hospital and spent the
last 30 years helping her husband
with the family farm.
Survivors include: her two daughters-Jean A. Gagliardo of Paw Paw
and Judy (Peter) Toth of Coloma;
two sons—General USAF (Retired)
John M. Miller of Kalamazoo and
James (Patricia) Miller of Grand
Ledge, Michigan; six grandchildren;
and one brother. Dr. George (Betty)
wine High School and received his
tool & die apprenticeship from Lake
Michigan College. He loved spending time with his wife, children, and
family; and also enjoyed hunting
and fishing.
Survivors include: his wife of 25
years, Anita: his children-Brian of
Tampa, Florida, Angela of Phoenix,
Arizona, and Bradley of Fayetteville. North Carolina; brothers and
sisters-Lilli (Fred) Zehm of Baro-
Mrs. Karaus was bom August 21,
1938. in Leechville, Arkansas, the
daughter of Lewis Howard and Geneva (Owens) Evans Sr. She had
lived in this area for more than 20
years, she loved to play bingo and
enjoyed gardening, growing her
own llowers, matching birds, and
spending time uith her family.
Survivors include: her husband,
Gustave C. Karaus, whom she married June 29, 1990, in Benton Harbor; her mother, Geneva M.
(Owens) Evans; daughters-Cathcrine (Duane) Sherrard of Winfield,
Kansas, Jody (Roger) Hoddy of
Ponca City, Oklahoma, Ginger Lyn
Nave of Wichita, Kansas, and Mik-
RICHARD SMITH
Richard Smith, 47, of St. Joseph,
died Thursday, February 7, 2002, at
Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph, after
a short illness.
Funeral services were held at 11
a.m. Monday. Feb. I I , at Peace
Lutheran Church in St. Joseph, with
The Rev. Paul Koehneke officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery. Visitation was held from 2 to 5
p.m. Sunday at Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, St.
Joseph. Memorials may be made to:
Trinity Lutheran School, St. Joseph;
or Peace Lutheran Church, St. Joseph. Those wishing to share a
memory online may do so at
u ww.starks-menchinger.com.
Mr. Smith married Anita (Gramman) on May 22, 1976. He was
employed
at Trinity
Lutheran
Church and had worked for Griffen
Tool Inc. for the past seven years as
a joumeyman tool and die maker.
He was a 1973 graduate of Brandy-
From the
PRESS
BO
B)
Mike Leith
Sportswriter
Wrestling conference
meets held
Both the Lakeland and Red Arrow
Conference wrestling meets were
held last Saturday, with the Panthers
and Indians both competing at Eau
Claire and the Comets hosted their
own meet.
I had the pleasure of attending the
Lakeland meet and was not disappointed as the Comets took it down
to the wire before taking the firstplace title. They had five champions
in their respective weight divisions,
with Wade Richardson taking first
at 103 pounds. Matt Fryling taking
first at 125 pounds, Kenny Ashley
taking first at 130 pounds. Jay Emy
taking first at 135 pounds, and
Brian Thomas taking first at 171
pounds.
It was the first league title for the
Comets in the Lakeland Conference. Look for more in Mike Thomas' Coloma wrestling column.
"Tack Swap"
set for
February 17
Thank You
and great-grandmother, who devoted her life to her family.
Survivors include: three s o n s Charles (Sara) Salvano of St. Joseph, Robert (Addie) Salvano of
Jacksonville, Florida, and Michael
(Deborah) Salvano of Lawrence; six
grandchildren-Nicole Kastner and
Jennifer Huizenga, both of Grand
Rapids, Robert Salvano and Scon
Salvano, both of St. Joseph, and
Jessica Salvano and Megan Salvano. both of Lawrence; 11 greatgrandchildren; two sisters-Helen
Tucker and Jean Papi, both of
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; and a
brother, Thomas DiNicola of Brandywine. She was preceded in death
by: her parents; her husband, Charles, on Sept. 8, 1987; a sister, Mary
Moment; and a brother, William
DiNicola.
Tri-City Area Sports
W I L L I A M A. S T A I N B R O O K
William Arthur "Shorty" Stainbrock, 81, of Lawrence, died Monday, Febmary 4, 2002, at LakeView
Community Hospital, Paw Paw.
Funeral services were held at I
11,
P*
Thursday, Feb. 7, at Calvin
Funeral Home, Hartford, with District Elder James R. Sumners of
Hartford Faith of the Apostles
Church officiating. Burial was in
Hamilton
Cemetery,
Hamilton
Township. Visitation was held from
6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Donations may be
given to the funeral home to help
the family with their expenses.
Mr. Stainbrook was bom November 22, 1920. in Coloma, the son of
Robert and Iva (Olcott) Stainbrook.
He formerly was employed at Auto
Specialties for 30 years and was a
former Boy Scout leader.
Survivors
include:
daughtersKatherine (Michael) Kane of Delton
' Michigan, and Sandra Borden
Lawrence; eight grandchildren;
15 great-grandchildren; a sister, Luella Bemhardt of Bangor; brothers-
thanks for all your
prayers, cards, kind
words, memorials,
plants, and food
brought to us during his
illness and after his
passing. Special
thanks to the staff at
Lakeview Hospital's
Geropysch Unit and
Pastor Jon Bendewald
of Trinity Lutheran
Church, St. Joseph.
Your acts of kindness
are greatly appreciated.
May God bless all cf
you. Eloise Scheffler,
Doug & Deanna
Heminger, Kathy &
Dave Veverka, Gus &
Mary Ellen Scheffler,
Gary & Linda Northrup.
HARTFORD
SOPHOMORE...
C h r i s Chappell won t h e only individual c h a m p i o n s h i p for the
Indians at the Red A r r o w Conference wrestling meet at Eau
Claire in the 112-pound weight
division last S a t u r d a y .
(Mike Leith photo)
• Hartford took fifth in the Red Arrow Conference meet as Chris
Chappell took the Indians' only
individual championship at 112
pounds. Chappell is just a sophomore and has a 29-4 record this
season.
Watervliet finished right behind
Hartford in sixth place, with freshman Jeremy Ashley getting the Panthers' only first-place finish at 130
pounds. He pinned his opponent in
the finals at 1:03 of the match. He
is just a freshman and has a record
of 21-7 so far this season.
Other finishers for the Panthers
were thirds by freshmen Eric Teunnisen at 119 pounds and Phil Halamka at 215 pounds, a third place
by sophomore Adam Costner at 160
pounds, a third by senior Chris
Clark in the heavyweight division,
and a fourth by junior Terrin Ish-
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WATERVLIET...freshman Jeremy Ashley won a first place at the
Red A r r o w Conference wrestling
meet at Eau Claire last S a t u r d a y
in the 130-pound weight division.
(Mike Leith photo)
mael in the 125-pound division.
First-year coach Brfcn Morris said
he likes what he sees in these kids
in their first year back in competitive wrestling. Plus, everyone
seemed to be impressed with the
Panthers at the conference meet as
well.
Both the Panthers and Indians will
have team districts at Bangor today
(Wednesday, Feb. 13) and then will
participate in individual districts at
Eau Claire this Saturday.
Watervliet boys
down Galien
of
Robert Stainbrook Jr. of Bangor and
Raymond Stainbrook of South Haven; a sister, Barbara Consolino of
South Haven; a brother, Elwood
Stainbrook of South Haven; and
two sisters-in-law-Leona Stainbrook of Mattawan and Bemece
Frazier of Lawton. He was preceded
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The Watervliet varsity basketball
team downed Galien by a 59-49
score in Red Arrow Conference action last week.
The Pantners jumped out of the
blocks quickly and built a 16-7 lead
in the first quarter. However, they
then scored just two points in the
second quarter to hold a narrow 1814 advantage at the half. They then
came out strong in the third quarter
and built a 37-22 lead going into the
final period where they held off a
Gael charge in the fourth quarter to
secure the win.
Watervliet hit 19-34 attempts from
the free-throw line, with Josh
Blakeslee leading all scorers with
19 points. Andrew Parker had 15
points, Joey Dills had 12 points,
while Kevin Adams added five
points.
The Panthers supposedly played a
makeup game at Lawrence last
weekend but details were not available, despite repeated attempts to
get them.
Watervliet will now play again this
Friday when the Panthers will host
the Beavers from Eau Claire.
for eight.
Still, the Comets managed to build
an 18-13 lead after the first quarter
but trailed 31-27 at the half. It was
42-37 after three quarters but the
Comets just could not get over the
hump.
Troy Dixon had 14 points and nine
rebounds, Justin Webb had 10
points, Erich Biggart had six points,
while Seth Griffin had six points
and seven rebounds.
In their game against Berrien
Springs, the Comets were down 1613 after the first quarter and trailed
30-29 at the half. Berrien then went
on a 17-7 third-quarter mn before
the Comets came back to within one
point in the fourth quarter. But at
that point, the Comets could not
convert a basket that would have
given them the lead and ended up
on the short end from there with a
66-60 loss.
The Comets out-rebounded the
Shamrocks but committed seven
tumovers in the third quarter alone.
Troy Dixon had his biggest night
of the season, with 27 points and 13
rebounds; Desmond Webb had nine
points, including a trey; Farrid
Coleman had eight points, including
two treys; Seth Griffin had six
points; Wes Boven had five points;
and Erich Biggart added a trey.
Coloma was 6-14 from the freethrovv lines while the Shamrocks
were 19-29.
The Comets will have played St.
Joe by the time you read this. They
will be hosting River Valley this
Friday night.
F e b r u a r y 13, 2002
T r l - C l t y Record
Page 7
T H E C O L O M A C O M E T W R E S T L I N G T E A M . . . w o n its first Lakeland C o n f e r e n c e c h a m p i o n s h i p last
S a t u r d a y with the following five wrestlers taking individual firsts. Pictured a r e : ( f r o m the left) W a d e
Richardson (103 pounds), Brian T h o m a s (171 pounds). Ken Ashley (130 pounds), Jay E r n y (135 p o u n d s ) ,
and M a t t Fryling (125 pounds).
( M i k e Leith p h o t o )
*
Grace falls to Titans
The Watervliet Grace Christian
varsity basketball team dropped a
64-45 decision to Michigan Lutheran in its only game of last week.
The Patriots were down 13-12 after
the first quarter but then were outscored 16-4 in the second quarter.
It was 45-33 after the third quarter
before the Titans went on a 19-12
fourth-quarter mn to seal the game.
Lucas Fox led Grace with 15
points, including one trey; David
Terhune had 11 points; Ryan Keath
had seven points, including a trey;
while David Logan added six
points.
Grace got hurt at the free-throw
line as well, making 7-21 while the
Titans made 21-35 attempts.
The Patriots will have played Galien by the time you read this and
will host Portage First Assembly
this Friday, Febmary 15.
Indian boys
fall to Lakers
The Hartford varsity basketball
team dropped an 81-54 decision to
Lake Michigan Catholic in their
second meeting of the season last
Friday night.
The Indians started out slowly and
found themselves down early, including a 22-11 deficit after the first
quarter. It was 37-24 at the half and
58-47 after three quarters before
LMC opened it up with a 23-8
fourth-quarter run.
Jared Kelly led Hartford with 20
points, including four treys; Lee
Mireles had 11 points, including a
trey; Dan Bohle had seven points;
Brent Walker had six points- while
Eric Droske added a trey. Sophomore Jamin Olds was held to just
four points and seemed frustrated at
times, as did the entire Indian team.
Hartford was 6-11 from the freethro^' lines while the Lakers went
12-18.
The Indians will now have played
Lawrence by the time you read this
and then will travel to New Buffalo
this Friday night.
Comet boys drop a pair
The Coloma varsity basketball
team didn t fare very well last week
as il dropped two games in as many
attempts.
The Comets took on Ld\sardsburg
in their first game of the week and
fell by a 64-53 score. The Comets
were frustrated in this one as they
went to tne foul lines just four times
and made two while the Eddies
went there 16 times and made eight
of theirs. Coloma was called for 17
fouls while the Eddies were called
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T H E W A T E R V L I E T H I G H S C H O O L V A R S I T Y C H E E R L E A D E R S . . . t o o k a third-place t r o p h y at the
Hope College Cheerleading Clinic/Competition in Holland, Michigan, on S a t u r d a y , F e b r u a r y 2. Thirty-one
schools from a r o u n d the state a t t e n d e d the clinic a n d took p a r t in competition in two classes, A-B and C-D.
Watervliet placed third out of the nine schools in the C-D Division. O t h e r area schools t h a t participated
were H a r t f o r d , Bangor, and B r i d g m a n . Pictured a r e : (front row, f r o m the left) Nicole H o w a r d , Casey Burgess, A m b e r Smith, l a b i t h a Hamilton; (middle row, from the left) Allison E d w a r d s , L a u r e n volk, Shawna
Tober, A m a n d a Morlock; (back row, from the left) Natalie Dye and Britani Spencer. T h e squad is coached
by Debi M c V a y and Sue Ritter.
WHS varsity squad earns third-place
trophy
Watervliet varsity & JV cheerleaders attend clinic
The Watervliet varsity and JV
cheerleaders attended a clinic/competition February 2 at Hope College
in Holland, Michigan.
A total of 31 schools participated
in the clinic.
Watervliet High School's varsity
cheerleaders took a third-place trophy home in the all-girl Class C-D
Division, finishing behind Bridgman and Whitehall.
Each squad performed a cheer
taugh; that moming during the
clinic and one that was brought
from home.
Judging was based on cheer skills,
stunt skills, creativity, and technique.
Members are Casey Burgess, Nicole Howard, Allison Edwards, Natalie Dye, Amanda Morlock, Tabitha
Hamilton, Britani Spencer, Shawna
Tober, and Amber Smith.
Two WHS cheerleaders named finalists for
March 16-17 Miss Ail-American competition
I wo Watervliet High School varsity cheerleaders. Casey Burgess
and Amber Smith, have been named
finalists m the Miss Ail-American
Cheerleader Pageant to be held
March 16-17 at the Lansing Center
in Lansing. Michigan.
Both C asey, a WHS senior, and
WHS junior Amber will vie for the
title of Miss All-American Cheerleader.
They will arrive in Lansing on Saturday. March 16, where they will
receive a crown and finalist banner
at a banquet being held that night.
At 7 p.m.. they will be sent to a
rehearsal for Sunday's pageant.
At 9 a.m. Sunday, the girls have an
interview with a panel ol judges,
with the pageant taking place at
noon.
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the interviews, and a personal look
at each girls' honors in her community and high schools.
Winners will receive scholarships
to a college or technical school of
their choice.
Good luck. Casey and Amber!
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F e b r u a r y 13,2002
Watervliet Middle School
Honor Roll
Council for
World-Class
Communities
to meet
February 19
6th (;RADE
PRINCIPAL'S LIST
Kristina
Cooper,
Samantha
C r u m b , Kyle Greene. Caswell Kremers, Kate Strong, Pauline Wendzel
M A R O O N LIST
Rebecca Amabile, Deanna Austin,
Elissa
Bourlier,
James
Cahill,
Britany Carr, Sarah Eastman, Chelsea Goodrich, Candice Igert, Joseph
Hoadley, Natasha Kiser;
S h a w n Marschke, Eric Oliphant,
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C W C C m e m b e r s are focused on
seven main a r e a s - B u s i n e s s C o m munities of Faith, C o m m u n i t y Outreach, E c o n o m i c Development, Education and Learning, Government,
Watervliet
Middle
School
"Student of
the Week"
and Health. More volunteers from
the c o m m u n i t i e s are welcome as the
C W C C seeks to expand its m e m bership.
T h e staff at Watervliet Middle
School is pleased to announce
seventh-grader Erin Faultersack a s
this w e e k ' s "Student of the W eek."
For more information, call the
C W C C at ( 6 1 6 ) 934-9268 or stop
by the o f f i c e at 300 Riverview
Drive, Benton Harbor. The Mendel
Center is located on the L M C campus, 2755 East Napier, in Benton
Harbor.
Erin is the daughter of Paula and
David Faultersack. She has one brother, Alex, and two cats and a dog at
home.
T h e one thing about Middle
School Erin likes a lot is that she
has more freedom than in elementary school. She e n j o y s social
studies and algebra the most.
Her favorite teacher, Mr. Klann.
says, "Erin is a hard-working y o u n g
lady who should g o far in li/e. She
always brings a smile and a great
work in the region as the foundation
for its work.
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STRONG HAPPY
attitude to class."
After high school, Erin plans on
attending college to be a pediatrician. We wish her the best of luck!
Congratulations, Erin!
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Chelsea Abel, Katelyn Bryce,
Nathan Burke, Sara Cook, Erin
Faultersack, Danielle Heyboer, Andrew Johnson, Joshua M a n n , Brandi
McCarley, Katie O ' R i l e y ;
Susan Pritchard, Brandon Richey,
Ryan Rodriguez, Katie Ruggles,
Kyle Sprague, Rachael Thomas,
W H I T E LIST
Hayley Burchett, Desiree Carolla,
Audrey Flowers, Eric Hartstein,
P R I N C I P A L ' S LIST
Kelly Becker, William Brown,
Megan Cahill, Jessica DeLoach,
Kayla Edwards, Ben Eisen, Jessica
Garland, Jamie Hartmann, Allison
H a u c h , Shannon McLaughlin, Viviana Ramirez
M A R O O N LIST
Nickol Adams, Jon Anderson,
Austin Barchett, G e n e Barker, Melissa Beaudoin, Ana Casiano, Joey
Diehl, Amanda Dillenbeck, Lacey
Farlow. Ashley Gunn, Christopher
Henegar, Joshua Hoadley;
B e n j a m i n Isbrecht, Kaleb Kremers, Kelly Lynch, Crystal Lyons,
Heather Palmitier, Alexis Phillippe,
Sarah Sheffer, Matthew Simkins,
Joshua Smith
W H I T E LIST
Seamus Bartlett, Kelly Black,
Benjamin Farac, Neal Faultersack,
Ashley Fink, Faith Horton, Jake
Litaker, Ashley Lucas. Eric Perez,
Elizabeth Rhodes, Dennis Sansom,
Stephanie Smith, Co d y Stasiak,
Michael Tees
T H E S E " K U T I E S " A R E . , pictured f r o m the left. Nathan Wilder
of C o l o m a w a s born on Oct. 13, 2001. l i e is the son of Elizabeth
Knight and Evan Wilder and grandson of David and M a r y Knight
of C o l o m a and Mary Wilder of St. Joseph. Hunter Crist of Coloma
was born J u n e 28, 2001. His parents are Danny and Tonya Crist.
His g r a n d p a r e n t s are David and M a r y Knight, C e r r y and Mary
Crist and Rick and Kathy W h i t e , all of C o l o m a . Mikalah Knight of
C o l o m a w a s born M a r c h 30, 2001. She is the daughter of Julia
Knight. Her grandparents are David and M a r y Knight of Coloma.
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Rebecca Amabile, Deanna Austin,
Elissa
Shawn
Bourlier,
James
Cahill,
Campbell, Britany Carr,
Rebecca Crescenti, A m a n d a C u m mings, Jerin DeHaven, Sarah Eastman, Chelsea Goodrich;
Candice Igert, Natasha
Kiser,
Kendall Kling, Caswell Kremers,
S h a w n Marschke, Eric Oliphant,
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Nicole Clement, Sara Cook, Joshua
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Wednesday, February 13, 6 p.m., "SOUP & CHILI SUPPER AND ASH WEDNESDAY COMMUNION
WORSHIP SERVICE," Hope Lutheran Church. Hartford. Call the church at 621-3407 for more information.
Wednesday, February 13,6:00-8;00 p.m., "COLOMA/HAGAR BASEBALL & SOFTBALL SIGNUPS" will be
held at the Hagar Township Hall. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Kathy Kroschel at 849-3321.
Friday, February 15, 5-8 p.m., "ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY," Coloma F.O.P. Lodge #147, 3470 Angling
Road, Coloma.
Saturday, February 16,10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., "COLOMA/HAGAR BASEBALL & SOFTBALL SIGNUPS" will
be held at Washington School, Coloma. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Kathy Kroschel at
849-3321.
Saturday, February 16, 3:00 p.m., "WINTER FUN DAY FOR KIDS" at Sarett Nature Center. Benton Harbor,
for kids 6-12, $3/person. Call (616) 927-4832 to register.
Sunday, February 17, 8:00 a.m., "MOTORCOACH TRIP TO SOARING EAGLE CASINO," North Bemen
Senior Center is sponsoring a bus tnp to Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. Reservations are required
and may be made by calling 468-3366. Cost is $10; also voucher for S20 in coins is only $10 at the casino.
Sunday, February 17,11:00 a.m., "VALENTINE'S PROGRAM," Plymouth Congregational Church. Watervliet.
Program is 9-year-old violinist.
Sunday, February 17, 1-4 p.m., "TACK SWAP," sponsored by Hartford High School students, at Middle
School Admission is $1; rental tables available. $10 each. Call Marc at 621-3107 or 468-5037 for information.
Sunday, February 17, 2 p.m., NORTH BERRIEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING," at Museum. 300
Coloma Ave.. Coloma. Program is "The Civil War.' Members should bring guests; refreshments will be served.
Monday, February 18, "TICKETS GO ON SALE" for the Blossomtime Festival Bud Pnnce & Princess Contest.
They can be purchased at the Blossomtime Festival Office, 151 E. Napier Avenue. Benton Harbor: or online at
www.blossomtimefestival.orQ.
Wednesday, February 20,6:00-8:00 p.m., "COLOMA/HAGAR BASEBALL & SOFTBALL SIGNUPS" will be
held at the F.O.P. Lodge, located behind Sports Park soccer fields. If you are interested in volunteering, please
call Kathy Kroschel at 849-3321.
Thursday, February 21,6:30-8:30 p.m., "THE HEART OF THE MATTER," program on diagnosis & treatment
of cjronary artery disease. Coloma Un'ted Methodist Church, 144 S. Church Street, Coloma Call (616) 4686062 if you are planning to attend Cholesterol screening available also. $15/person.
Friday, February 22,5:00-7:00 p.m., "COMMUNITY SOUP SUPPER," at North Berrien Senior Center, hosted
by Coloma Girl Scouts, to help support North Berrien Food Pantry $4/adults & S3/children Take-outs available.
Friday & Saturday, February 22 & 23, "30-HOUR FAST BY YOUTH OF WATERVLIET FREE METHODIST
CHURCH," to raise awareness & money to fight hunger overseas and in the U S. Call 463-8280 if you would
like to make a tax-deductible contribution or need more information.
Saturday, February 23, 10 a.m.-noon, AND Wednesday, February 27, 6-8 p.m., "WINTER TAX
COLLECTIONS FOR COLOMA CITY TAXPAYERS, PLUS DOG LICENSES AVAILABLE," Coloma City Hall.
You may also pay taxes/get dog licenses Monday-Fnday. 8 a m -4 p.m.
Saturday, February 23, 10 a.m.-l p.m., "LAST DAY FOR COLOMA/HAGAR BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
SIGNUPS," Coloma Elementary School gymnasium. If you are interested in volunteenng or becoming a
member of the organization, please call Kathy Kroschel at 849-3321.
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Brandon Richey, Ryan Rodriguez,
Katie Ruggles, Jacob Spagnola,
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th
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P R I N C I P A L ' S LIST
Seamus Bartlett, Kelly Becker,
William Brown, Megan Cahill, Jessica DeLoach, Kendra Edwards,
Jessica Garland, Jennifer Hartmann,
Allison Hauch, Viviana Ramirez,
Joshua Smith, James Tyler
M A R O O N LIST
Nickol Adams, Jon Anderson,
Austin Barchett. G e n e Barker, Melissa Beaudoin, Joey Diehl, Amanda
Dillenbeck,* Benjamin Eisen, Lacey
Farlow, Taylor Gast;
Christopher
Henegar,
Joshua
Hoadley, Kaleb Kremers, Jake Litaker, Ashley Lucas, Crystal Lyons,
Kelly
W H I T E LIST
Black, Benjamin
Farac,
Ashley G u n n , Faith Horton, Kelly
Lynch, Dennis Sansom, Matthew
Simkins
Boothby
named to
Dean's List
at Loyola
Loyola University of C h i c a g o has
announced that Christina M. Boothby has been named to the College of
Arts and Sciences' D e a n ' s List for
the first semester of the 2 0 0 1 - 2 0 0 2
academic year.
Christina, a junior at Loyola,
earned a 4.0 grade point average.
A m e m b e r of the National Honor
Society, Christina is a 1999 graduate of Hartford High School. She
graduated from Southwestern Michigan College, with honors, in the
spring of 2001. While at S M C , she
was a m e m b e r of Phi Theta Kappa
honor society.
Christina is the daughter of Carl F.
Boothby of Hartford and Frances C.
Boothby of Coloma.
Q ^ y s c o t t e a r n e d high series
honors for the week with his 413
series and high game honors with
his 164 game.
76 game.
Rachael Knapp earned fourth high
game honors with her 69 game.
j o s h Soderborg earned second
high series honors with his 396
series and second high game honors
Boys
Ryan Vitale earned high series
honors for the week with his 4 1 6
series and first high g a m e honors
with his 147 game.
with his 153 game.
Travis Steinhoff earned third high
second high g a m e honors with his
152.
(his season high series) and also
earned second high g a m e honors
with his 123 game.
Louie Dominion earned third high
series honors with his 253 series.
series honors with his 379 series.
Sam Swihart earned third high
game honors with his 150 game.
HONORABLE MENTION
A d a m Schmidt bowled his first
career 100 game, a 115. The 115
game was 52 pins over A d a m ' s
average! Great bowling, Adam!
JUNIORS
Girls
Andrew Steinhoff earned ' t h i r d
high game honors with his 116
game (his season high g a m e ) and
also a whopping 48 pins over his
Casey W o o d s earned high series
honors with her 242 series and high
game honors with her 105 game,
Boys
Ryan Scott earned second high
series honors with his 318 series
Matt
Vitale
earned
high
Jordan Radde earned second high
rescued by Peter Pan himself.
series and high game honors with
her 114 game.
Megan Barry bowled great this
series honors with his 469 series
and high game honors with his 177
game.
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Heather Sewcyck
Melissa Saltzman
C H S S T U D E N T S A M O N G T H O S E H O N O R E D . . . f o r outstanding
artwork were C o l o m a High School I0 l h -grader Heather S e w c y c k and
l l , h - g r a d e r Melissa Saltzman. They w e r e a m o n g six area students honored for their artistic abilities J a n u a r y 16 at the Berrien C o u n t y Intermediate School District Board of Education meeting. Both pictures,
depicting Berrien County scenes, have been professionally matted and
framed and will be on display at the ISD's Administrative Center in
Berrien Springs for two years before being returned to the students.
Grand-prize winners received a S200 savings bond, and their artwork
will be included in the annual B ^ I S D Activities Calendar.
He is a 2001 graduate of Coloma
High School.
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NC 17
By Bruce Tarantino, Coach
Watervliet High S c h o o l ' s varsity
volleyball team fell to New B u f f a l o
on February 6. T h e Lady Panthers
won the first g a m e 15-1 and fought
hard in the next two, staying close
through most of both games. The
Bison won 15-7 and 15-8.
Chrissy C o b b fought to win with
17 points, nine kills, nine blocks,
and two aces. Olivia Adams added
Spaulding showed her talents with
21 assists, five points, two aces, one
kill, and t w o blocks. Also helping
was Annette Arendt with three
points, three kills, and one block.
Jordan Wheeler added t w o points
and six digs.
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oned for 13 years, seeks revenge on the man who framed him.
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MICHIGAN
Watervliet
High School
varsity
volleyball
news
series
honors for the week with her 288
Shannon McLaughlin, Eric Perez,
Heather Palmitier, Alexis Phillippe:
Elizabeth Rhodes, Sarah Sheffer,
Stephanie Smith, Co d y Stasiak,
Kori Steiner, Hannah Wildeman,
Bethany Yore
honors with her 95.
Amanda Swihart earned third high
series honors with her 151 series
and third high game honors with her
believe in P e t t r Pan and fairies, even when she is kidnapped by Hook and
Damctlc- ffeyboet. Erfc Hartslem,
Rachel Hiler, Jessica Martinez;
Brandi McCarley, Taylor Paskel,
g a m e . . . also her season high game,
Great bowling, Megan!
Boys
R E T U R N T O N E V E R L A N D - W e n d y ' s daughter, Jane, refuses to
AREAS ONLY ALL DIGITAL SOUND THEATRES
Zaluckyj
Sierra Glavach earned second high
series honors with her 244 series
and earned second high g a m e
honors with his 504 series and
second high game honors with his
176 game.
T H E C O U N T O F M O N T E C R I S T O - A sailor, unjustly impris-
Igert, Emily Johnson, Joseph Hoadley, Brian Joyner, Samantha Litaker, Kristopher Moore, Nicholas
Nigro, Kyle Sheffer, T i f f a n y Welty,
week. She earned second high series
honors with her 2 2 6 series (her
season high) and also earned second
high game honors with her 87
PREPS
Girls
Marissa Collins earned high series
think they are so funny.
6™ G R A D E
Heather Vitale earned high series
honors for the week with her 272
series and she also earned high
game honors with her 109 game.
average! Great bowling!
ing practical j o k e s on motorists; however, other law enforcement does not
First Semester 2001-2002
MAJORS
Boys
Tony Lefor earned high series
honors with his 4 6 8 series and high
game honors with his 186 game.
Adam Astopenia earned second
high series honors with his 3 7 3
series and third high game honors
with his 132 game.
Doug Rau earned third high series
honors with his 372 series and
Girls
Alecia Whitaker, Lydia Williams,
Analyse Winans
Curtis Healy, Rachel Hiler, Jessica
Martinez. Shanna O k a y , Taylor
Paskel, Jacob Spagnola, William
Spaulding, Nicholas Ursin
8™ G R A D E
Justin Smith earned third high
series honors with his 365 series.
Keith Koehler earned third high
game honors with his 144 game, an
incredible 64 pins over his average!
Kelley's Bowl Youth Bowling
Second Marking Period 2001-2002
The Council for World-Class
Communities ( C W C C ) will meet
Tuesday, February 19, from 7-9:30
p.m. at Lake Michigan C o l l e g e ' s
Mendel Center.
The public is invited to attend and
join hundreds of southwest Michigan residents already actively involved in the c o m m u n i t y initiative.
The C W C C is working to define
goals, strategies, and actions needed
to foster a cohesive, inclusive set of
communities. The Council is using
themes that emerged during interviews with 2,000 people w h o live or
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or gray card stock. Colored inks & cards also available.
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GALA-T-INN RESTAURANT
CLOSED FOR VACATION
F E B R U A R Y 4-IV1ARCH 28
GALA-T-INN
RESTAURANTwill be closed for vacation beginning February 4. The restaurant will
reopen on March 28. Thank you for
14 wonderful years.
(5-TFN)
HEALTH/HOME CARE
TWO CHRISTIAN LADIES-are
willing to house-sit for the elderly,
clean, or run errands. Call 674-4452
or cell « (616) 208-6193. Ask for
June.
(6-2)
HELP WANTED
CLEANING
PERSON~for
5-6
hours biweekly, $10 hourly. Call
468-8152.
(7-2)
TWO
F O R SALE
CEMETERY
t
February 13,2002
LOTS-at
North Shore Memory Gardens, in
Garden of Devotion. $1,800 (for
both). Call ( 6 3 0 ) 4 1 6 - 1 2 8 0 .
W )
LIEN SALE
L I N D Y ' S L O C K E R S - i n Watervliet, MI, will have a Lien Sale on
March 2, 2002, at 9:00 a.m. at the
Red Arrow site.
Unit #6, Phyllis Hill, Calypso, NC;
Unit #179, Kim Lines, Watervliet,
Ml;
Unit #178, Michael Corello, Lawrence, MI;
Unit #185, Victor Ramirez, Watervliet, Ml;
Unit #58, Carl Badgley, Watervliet, MI;
Unit #36, Bobbie Cantrell, Sodus,
Ml;
Unit #97, Jessica Snyder, Benton
Harbor. MI;
Unit #69, Theresa Blanchard, Coloma, ML
O'U
LIEN SALE
L I N D Y ' S L O C K E R S - i n Waiervliet, MI, will have a Lien S a k an
March 2, 2002, al 11:00 u n ai t h t
Forest Beach site.
Unit #27, Richard A d a m k S I 3cie.
MI.
NOTICE T O CREDITORS
Decedent's Estite
STATE O F MICHIGAN
PROBATE COURT
ceedings have been instituted to recover the debt now r e m a i n i n g
s e c u u d by s t i d Mortgage, or any
part thereof, w h e r e b y the p o w e r o f
sale contained in said Mortgage has
been operative;
N O W T H E R E F O R E , N o t i c e is
H e r e b y G i v e n that by virtue o f the
power of sale contained in said
Mortgage and in pursuance o f the
statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be
foreclosed by a sale o f the premises
therein described or so m u c h thereof as may be necessary, at public
auction, to the highest bidder, at the
North entrance o f the Berrien C o u n ty Courthouse, 8 1 5 Port Street, in
the City of St. Joseph, and C o u n t y
of Berrien, Michigan, that being the
place of holding the Circuit Court in
and for said C o u n t y , on Thursday,
March 21, 2002, at 11:00 o ' c l o c k
a.m., in the forenoon of said day,
F I L E N O . 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 5 DE
Estate of Mary Ann Warner, a t a
Mary Ann Enochs-Warner. Deceased. Date o f Birth: M a \ 29.
1940.
The
aVa
De66lt
died
SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE BENTON
CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD
OF
TRUSTEES
HELD
ON
T U E S D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 5, 2002,
A T 7:00 P.M.
M E M B E R S P R E S E N T : Supervisor
Harvey, Clerk Phillips, Treasurer
Scarbrough, Trustee Fowler, Trustee Hudson & Trustee McCausland
M E M B E R S A B S E N T : Trustee Jefferson
ALSO
P R E S E N T : Troy Clay,
C E D C Director, Pat DePriest, Assessor, & Toni Tavolacci, Secretary
Accepted the minutes of the regular meeting held January 15, 2002,
& special meeting held January 29,
2002.
Approved appointment o f Fred
Cox to Planning C o m m i s s i o n to fill
unexpired term o f Ron Smith
(2/5/2003).
Had second reading and adopted
Ordinance to Designate the Enforcing A g e n c y for the State Building
Code.
Accepted low bids o f $6,900 &
$2,100 from W i t h r o w Excavating to
demolish buildings at 1022 E. Main
& 1863 Eastland Avenue, respectively.
Approved Site Plan for IBID
County Electric Warehouse/Storage
Building at 1555 N o r t o n Rd.
Approved Lions W h i t e C a n e Drive
on April 26-27, 2 0 0 2 .
Approved p a y m e n t of $ 1 7 5 0 to
cover half o f cost for H o u s i n g Market Study by T h e Michael W o o d s
Group.
and said premises will be sold to
pay the amount so as aforesaid then
Extended deadline for payment o f
2001 Property T a x e s without penalty until February 2 8 , 2 0 0 2 .
due on said Mortgage together with
N I N E A N D O N E - Q U A R T E R per
cent (9.25%) interest, legal costs.
Attorneys' fees, and also any taxes
Approved property split request
from
Dorothy M. B r u t o n - 2 9 9 6
Highland Ave.
and insurance that said Mortgagee
does pay on or prior to the date o f
sale; which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows,
to-wit:
Lot 6, Block 2, Subdivision of
Entire Block 355 and 359, and part
of Block 363, Virginia Addition to
the Village, now City of N e w Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan, according to the Plat thereof, recorded
January 28, 1927, in Book 8 of
Plats, Page 4.
Address of property: 127 South
Chicago. N e w Buffalo, Ml 49117.
The period of redemption will be
six (6) months from the date of sale.
Dated February 6, 2002
NEW BUFFALO SAVINGS
Approved p a y m e n t o f bill listing
totaling $216,578.93.
Approved the O p t i o n to Purchase
Real Estate for C o m m u n i t y Housing
Initiative to purchase lots 30, 33 and
34 Forest Point Subdivision to construct three (3) houses.
Authorized the Executive Committee to obtain leasing information
& best price f o r replacement of
T o w n s h i p computers.
Approved the dissolving o f the
C o m m u n i t y and E c o n o m i c Development C o m m i t t e e until grant and/
or loan f u n d s b e c o m e available.
Meeting a d j o u r n e d at 7:47 p.m.
The next regular Board Meeting
will be held T u e s d a y . February 19,
2002, at 7*00 p.m.
BANK,
a Federal Savings Bank
Carolyn Phillips, Clerk
Benton C h a r t e r T o w n s h i p
Dated: February 6 , 2 0 0 2
Mortgagee
(7-1)
T t m L. Rcdamak ( P I 9 2 8 4 )
Atiome) for Mortgagee
45 North Uliinaker Street
S u n t 200
New Buffalo. MI 49117
(6i6)469-OSOO
PL BLiC NOTICE
CW AEDC MEETING
CHANGE
1.
Tnc monthiv meeting of the Cole
ma V ^ a i m h e ! Area Economic D
velopmen* Corporation ( C W A E D C ,
has beeri changed
2.
All Board
sent.
3.
Received
reports from
Treasurer, Building, Electrical,
Mechanical
&
Plumbing Inspectors, Ordinance Enforcer, and Planning C o m m i s s i o n
Approved minutes from
Jan 7 , 2 1 , and 2 2 .
The nev» datt and time are; February 2 8 . 2 0 0 2 . at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting uill be held at Coloma City Hall
(6-1)
4.
5.
6.
PL BLIC NOTICE
WATERVLIET
TOWNSHIP
Meeting called to order at
7:00 p . m .
m e m b e r s pre-
Approved payment of bills.
Approved hiring Chuck
Eckenstahler
of
Public
Consulting T e a m to review
7.
Approved letter o f engagement f r o m Siegfried &
Crandall.
Date: February 5, 2002
Februar> 2 5 . 2 0 0 2 , at 7:00 P.M
at
8.
the Watervliet Township Mall. 4959
M-140 Hwy., Watervliet. Michigan.
Presented Budget Draft for
2002-03.
9.
Approved salary for Super-
Representative
P.O. Box 511
331 West Pleasant Street
Watervliet. Ml 49098
(616)463-3239
David L. Enochs, Co-Personal
Representative
6430 N. Branch
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(616)468-6105
Icrrv I.. R c d a m a k P I 9 2 6 4
N Whittaker Street. Suite 200
\ e * HufTalo. M I 4 9 I I 7
(61 fi)469-0300
Eva Baumeistcr
Watervliet Township Clerk
0/13 A 2/20.20021
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice for ATAT
Broadband
From 3/8 to 3/10 and 3/15 to 3/17,
many AT&'I Broadband systems
will provide free, all-day Previews
of Starz! Watch for more details. If
available in your area, this Preview
will be without charge and may
contain movies rated R or NC-17.
Subscribers may have the channel
blocked without charge bv calling
toll-free, 1-800-824-2000. '
(7-1)
PUBLIC NOTICE
WATERVLIET
TOWNSHIP
C A S E NO. 01-49-112-DO-H
Court address: 212 Paw Paw St.,
Paw Paw, MI 4 9 0 7 9
(616)657-8200
Plaintiff:
C a n d a c e Marie Vande Vusse
127 Hart St.
Hartford, MI 4 9 0 5 7
(616)621-2196
N o bids may be withdrawn for
period of 45 days after submission.
The T o w n s h i p reserves the right to
accept or reject any or all bids, and
to waive any irregularities and further reserves the right to accept any
bids which it deems to be in the best
interest of the T o w n s h i p .
vs.
Defendant:
Michael Edward V a n d e Vusse
5466 Pavilion
Kalamazoo, MI 4 9 0 4 8
(616) 345-2972
T O : Michael Edward Vande V u s s e
IT IS O R D E R E D :
All questions regarding this project
shall be addressed to the Architect,
616-349-3314, Fax 616-349-3448.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T F O R BIDS
WATERVLIET TOWNSHIP
NEW PUBLIC SERVICE
GARAGE
Sealed bids will be received until
3:00 P.M., Local time, March 8,
2002, at the Watervliet Township
Hall, 4 9 5 9 M - 1 4 0 Hwy., Watervliet,
MI 4 9 0 9 8 , at which place and time
said bids will be opened and read
aloud for the following work: N e w
2400 sq. ft. Public Service Garage.
Construction Project to be Single
Contract
Stipulated
Sum
with
Owner. Sealed Bids shall be addressed to Watervliet T o w n s h i p and
have n a m e and address of bidder on
envelope stating "Scaled Bid." Bid
shall be submitted on bid form included in contract d o c u m e n t s .
1.
(7-1)
You must file your a n s w e r
or take other action permitted by law in this court
at the court address above,
on or before April 8, 2002.
If you fail to d o so, a default j u d g m e n t m a y be entered against you for the
relief demanded in the
complaint filed in this
case.
'Graduation
Invitations,
2.
announcements,
decorations
pnrtr supplies
Tri-City Itccord
3.
Contract Documents m a y be obtained from office of the Architect
upon receipt o f r e f u n d a b l e deposit
of $50.00 p e r set. Each Prime Bidder may receive up to t w o sets. Deposits shall be forfeited b y bidders
that do not return Bidding Documents in good condition within ten
(10) working days after bid opening
date.
You arc being sued by
plaintiff in this court to obtain a j u d g m e n t of divorce.
A c o p y of this order shall
be published once each
week in the Tri-City Record for three consecutive
weeks, and proof c f publication shall be filed in this
court.
A copy
be sent
Vande
known
of this order shall
to Michael E d w a r d
Vusse at the last
address by regis-
tered mail, return receipt
requested b e f o r e the date
of the last publication, and
the affidavit o f m a i l i n g
shall be filed with this
court.
Date: February 5 , 2 0 0 2
DAVE WILLIAMS
BUILDING SALES
FARM COMMERCIAL
429-7611 Stevensville
Judge Paul H a m r e
Documents m a y be obtained only
by Prime Contractor Bidders. Others may view Bid D o c u m e n t s at the
following locations:
Bates/Architects
2700 Sprinkle Road
Kalamazoo, MI 4 9 0 0 1
Watervliet T o w n s h i p
4959 M - 1 4 0 Hwy.
Watervliet, MI 4 9 0 9 8
(7-3)
( o u r t y a M s
^
' l * tfx Ulu»
STRONG HAPPY
PLAN LOVING TIMES WITH
KIDS, MOMS AND DADS
C o m e to Courtyards by the lake for a
country place, pace and price. Spend your
bi
g
mone
FAMILY TRAITS
y
on
together..
famiiy
values of Watervliet
call Tom Angela at 985-0011
Kalamazoo Builders E x c h a n g e
J431 Kilgore Road
Kalamazoo, MI 4 9 0 0 1
Tri-City Record
Tri-Cily Ai 'ca Outdoors
Tri-City Area FISHING REPORT
As ol I ebruary 10, a few anglers were still ice fishing. Others got
their boats out to get out on some of the lakes that d o n ' t have ice, or
they're fishing the rivers.
Some of the lakes with ice fishing are Whit, Mill, Christy, T h r e e
Mile, and VanAuken channels. Swan, Minor, Eagle. Emerson, and
Duck lakes are being fished also. Anglers were doing fair on crappies and gills.
Each person needs to check the conditions o f the ice for himself or
herself to be absolutely sure of the thicknesses o f the ice.
The Kalamazoo was producing some nice catches of walleye and
steelhead. Spawn and Hot & Tots were working the best.
There were reports of a few steelhead taken at the Watervliet Dam.
At the Berrien Springs Dam, some walleye and steelhead were
caught.
When anglers can get out on the piers, they have been getting
s o m e whitefish.
Call W o o d w a r d ' s for all of your fishing and hunting information,
and licenses too.
WINTER HOURS
Monday-Sunday 7 A.M.-6 P.M.
WOODWARD'S BAIT & TACKLE
5605 Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma (across from The Bend)
468-7522
FISHING & H U N T I N G L I C E N S E S
Paw Paw Lake Almanac
By Delavan Sipes
On Saturday last it was reported
that nine loons had landed near the
north shore wetland on Sherwood
Bay. This elevates the waterfowl
population a wee bit. So far this
year, observers have seen one bald
eagle, at least six white swans,
many mallard ducks, a multitude of
coot ( m u d hens) and the ever
present sea gulls.
This is not to say that all song
birds have abandoned us. Anyone
one who has a feeder can tell you
that the cardinals, bluejays, sparrows, goldfinches, downy woodpeckers, titmice, doves and others
fly in for three free meals every
day. The first contingent arrives at
daybreak, then again between noon
and two o ' c l o c k , and then shortly
before sundown.
hedges, brush piles and tree hollows, tall grasses and bramble
patches.
Historical Trivia
Question: Somewhere in the Paw
Paw Lake area is a wishing well.
Where is it, and what is its purpose? Answer Next Week.
Page 11
0
«
These birds are roosting in the
protection of evergreen trees and
Coloma wrestlers earn conference title
By M i k e T h o m a s
The Coloma Comet wrestlers
finished the regular season in the
Lakeland C o n f e r e n c e undefeated at
6-0. They followed that feat up with
winning the conference tournament
over second-place River Valley.
This combination gave C o l o m a its
first-ever
Lakeland
Conference
championship in wrestling.
The phrase " W e ' r e the Lakeland
Conference C h a m p s " was sung out
into the evening by our great fans.
However, this is not the first time
the phrase has been heard in our
community. I think back to the
other championships these wrestlers
have been involved in this year.
Football, golf and soccer also won
conference championships.
What a year this has been for
Coloma and this senior class. Back
when these kids were in seventh
grade, Coach Irons, the seventhgrade football coach, told us dads
that he h a s n ' t seen a group of boys
with so much talent c o m e through
this school in the 19 years that he
had been coaching. His words were
prophetic, because no other class
has
accomplished
what
these
seniors have.
And they may not be finished.
Although the regular season for
wrestling is completed, the second
Answer to last w e e k f s question:
Did Al Capone really sleep here?
Where? Legend has it that in the
1920s, C h i c a g o ' s Al Capone would
stay at the Virginia Beach Resort
on Little Paw Paw Lake. Did he?
The property description certainly
lends credibility to the story.
There was only one road leading
to the resort. On every floor the
windows provided a view in all
directions. There were nine exits
from the house. There was a bathroom with a window and two doors
offering escape routes. There was
even a shower with t w o exits.
Sounds ideal for a criminal hideout, doesn't it?
season has yet to start. The team is
the overwhelming favorite to win
Districts (Thursday, Feb. 14, at Coloma) and move on to the Regionals, which will also be held at
Coloma on Wednesday, Feb. 20.
For Districts, Berrien Springs drew
a bye and will face the winner
between of the Coloma/Edwardsburg contest. Good luck. Comets.
N o w back to Saturday's results.
Coloma did come away with more
individual champions (five) than
any of the other schools. " T h e meat
in the middle" all won their weight
classes.
Four-time conference c h a m p Matt
Fryling (125) stuck his guy in the
second period, while Jay E m y ( 1 3 5 )
wasted no time catching his man in
a cradle for a first-period pin.
Ken Ashley (130) was in a tight
match until the third period. Ken
then sprinted to the finish, working
takedowns to put his opponent away
22-9.
On this day the "meat in the
middle" would have a couple of
bookends. Wade Richardson (103),
seeded third in his weight class,
knocked o f f the number-two seed
on his way to his individual c h a m p ionship. In the championship match.
W a d e garnished a pin in the second
period. Brian Thomas (171) was the
other bookend. He won his c h a m p -
ionship match with 57 seconds left
schel (112), Nick Toth (160) and
in the first period when he
smothered his man for the pin.
Shawn Morlock (140) made it to
the finals but fell a little short in the
match, taking second. Wally Kro-
heavyweight Doug Ashley all took
thirds. Mike Koehler ( 1 5 2 ) and Bret
Hawblitzel ( 1 1 9 ) both finished
fourth.
LEADER BOARD
Wrestler, School
Matt Fryling, Coloma
Weight
125
Brandon Hopkins, Eau Claire 145
Justin Hopkins, Eau Claire
140
Brian Thomas, C o l o m a
171
Ken Ashley, C o l o m a
130
Jay E m y , Coloma
135
Chris Chappell, Hartford
Julian Arreola, Hartford
Wade Richardson, Coloma
Jeremy Ashley, Watervliet
Joe Pecoraro, Eau Claire
Doug Ashley, C o l o m a
Shawn Morlock, C o l o m a
Chris Clark, Watervliet
Eric Teunissen, Watervliet
Ryne Ory, Eau Claire
Ryan Comer, Eau Claire
Laramie Gregg, Eau Claire
Wally Kroschel, C o l o m a
Jim Lucas, Eau Claire
Cody Wieand, Watervliet
112
135
103
130
160
HWT
140
HWT
119
189
135
152
112
103
112
W-L
36-0
16-0
37-1
40-2
36-4
35-4
23-4
13-6
30-7
21-7
12-9
Pins
* 26
10
35-10
32-11
16-11
14-13
22
10
11
14-14
29-15
21-15
28-16
24-17
17-17
22
25
12
29
12
5
18
11
9
5
12
21
9
15
12
10
The leader board is based on a winning percentage of .500 or better.
with a minimum of 12 matches. Coaches, please e-mail your w r e j : l e ; s '
records to M J T M J T h o m a s f S A O L . t :om.
)
Source: A History of Little Paw Paw Lake
and Deer Forest Michigan. R. L Rasmussen
Published 1999, p39. Information provided
by the Prnv Paw Lake Association.
If I had my life to live o v e r . . .
there would have been more "I love
y o u s " . . . more " I ' m s o r r y s " . . . but
mostly, given another shot at life, I
would seize every minute . . . look
are abundant in the snow. Deer and
at it and really see i t . . . live i t . . .
their tracks are not uncommon in.
and never give it back. *
the area.
Erma B o m b e c k
The warm weather has kept the
black, gray and fox squirrels active,
and if y o u ' r e out and about in the
field or hedgerows, rabbit tracks
l
PUBLIC NOTICE
BAINBRIDGE
TOWNSHIP
REGULAR BOARD
MEETING
SYNOPSIS
FEBRUARY 4,2002
The Watervliet Township Regular
Board Meeting date of February 18.
2002. has been cancelled and rescheduled for the board lo meet on
463-3334
MjcIicIIc L. Enochs, Co-Personal
Annual M e e t i n g - M a r c h 2 5 , 2 0 0 2
The T o w n s h i p Hall is opened on
M o n d a y , T u e s d a y and Thursday
mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Phone: 4 6 8 - 8 0 4 0 Fax: 468-3498
The Building Inspector is at the
hall on T u e s d a y and Thursday
mornings from 7:30 to 9 : 3 0 a.m.
ment Bonds will be required on this
Project.
There will be a Pre-Bid meeting
beginning at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday,
February 20, 2002, at the Township
Hall located at 4 9 5 9 M - 1 4 0 Hwy.,
Watervliet, M l . All p r i m e Contractors and Subcontractors are urged to
attend.
February 13,2002
raiiuS)
L. Enochs, and Michelle L. Enochs,
named co-personal representatives,
or to both the probate court at 212
Paw Paw Street, Paw Paw, Ml
1^079-1495, and the named ccpcrsonal representatives within 4
months after the date of publication
ol this notice.
Representative
3356 N . County Line Road
W?»prvliet, Ml 49098
Planning Commission—March 11,
2002
O R D E R F O R S E R V I C E BY
PUBLICATION/POSTING AND
NOTICE OF ACTION
STATE O F MICHIGAN
JUDICIAL DISTRICT
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
PiXC
C reditors of the decedent are notified thai all claims auainst the estate
will be forever barred unless presented to James L. Enochs.
James L. Enochs, Co-Personal
Respectfully submitted,
Debra A. Grieser
Bainbridge T o w n s h i p Clerk
Recycling-February 16,2002
Township
Board
MeetingMarch 4 , 2 0 0 2
Bidders are required to provide
Bid Security in the form of a Surety
Bond, Certified Check, or C a s h i e r ' s
Check in the amount o f 5 % of the
bid amount. Performance and Pay-
FARINA AND REDAMAK,
<113.2^20. 2/27 & 3/6 2002)
COUNTY OF BERRIEN
NOTICE TO CREDITORS:
decedent, Mary Ann Warner.
Mar> Ann E n o c h s - W a m e r .
ceased, who lived at 6 3 1 2 0
Sireet, Hartford, Michigan,
December 3 L 2001.
NOTICE O F MORTGAGE
SALE
Default having been m a d e in the
conditions of a certain Mortgage
made by F R A N K L. A L L I E ,
a
single man, to N E W B U F F A L O
S A V I N G S B A N K , a Federal Savings Bank, dated M a y 6, 1992, and
recorded in the o f f i c e of the Register of Deeds for the C o u n t y of Berrien and State o f Michigan, on M a y
14, 1992, in Liber 1513, Pages 784789, on which said Mortgage there
is claimed to be due at the date o f
this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum o f F O R T Y - E I G H T
THOUSAND
SIX
HUNDRED
S E V E N T Y - S E V E N A N D 70/100
($48,677.70) Dollars, and n o pro-
PUBLIC NOTICE
BENTON CHARTER
TOWNSHIP
18. Approved
ambulance
boundaries.
19. Meeting a d j o u r n e d at 9:45
p.m.
(7-1)
the proposed a m e n d m e n t s
to the zoning ordinance.
^'GORDON CHARLES
Tip-up fisherineii enjoy flag-waving
All-Weather Partners
Listen for N e w s 3 W e a t h e r First
Forecasts day and night on
C O S Y 98.3 F M
Wouldn't it be great if
YOUR COMPANY
was open
10. Approved Laurie Jewell to
do the hall cleaning.
11. Approved bids for two culverts at Millburg Drive.
12. Approved
payment
to
R«>ad
Commission
for
work completed to date on
C a r m o d y Road Project.
13. Approved grave transfer
fee.
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Internet
Specialist
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468-4092
wave. And, at this time of year you
can see their flags waving on a lot
of hard water lakes.
Most tip-ups are set for northern
pike but s o m e other species are always welcome now. These long,
One of these is the burbot, otherwise called a "lawyer," "attorney
fish," "ling" or some other things 1
won't mention in a family newspaper. Smooth of skin and slippery as
a sleet storm, this fish doesn't even
look appetizing. D o n ' t be fooled,
though, because if you get up the
nerve lo carve a couple long fillets
from the upper back you can have
some fine white meat which is gourmet food. Try cutting that meat into
lean, streamlined fish with a mouthful ot needle-sharp choppers may be
distained by the same anglers during the warm weather months and
are often referred to as t 4 snakes."
Odd that a mere change in seasons
should make a difference, isn't it?
There is really no difference between s u m m e r and winter pike
when it comes to the dinner plate.
Pike always come complete with a
zillion Y-shaped bones that defy
removal unless you are willing to
^sastc a lot o f meat by filleting. As
^ i i h suckers, which are also bony,
there is one sure way to remove the
S o m e lip-up fishermen, of course,
^ n o r t pike and specialize in one or
more other species. Walleyes are an
excellent choice in flag-waving
action and there is no question
about the eating quality o f such fillets.
I ake trout have been a long-time
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are a couple of slimy characters that
can make a slippery pike look like a
real prize.
b o n e s - j u s t take them carefully from
\ o u r mouth as you eat the fish and
ia\ them on the edge of your plate.
Maybe in winter you just have more
lime to spend eating your catch
now.
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Maybe tip-up fishermen are no
more patriotic than other Americans
but they sure d o like to see the flags
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lavorite with tip-up watchers, many
ol w h o m use a second line to chug
with as they keep an eye out for a
s a v i n g flag at the other fishing hole
in the ice A pike fishermen usually
catches \shat he has in mind but the
laker specialist may come up with a
surprise or two. Lurking down on
bottom depths which lake trout like
small chunks, boiling it in salted
water for just three minutes, then
dip each one in melted butter. You
will swear you are eating lobster!
Another bottom-dweller is something that looks like an over-grown
lizard, complete with legs. Pulled
onto the ice it will seem to g o into
convulsions as it struggles to get off
the hook. An angler meeting one of
these "mud puppies" the first time is
likely to cut the line and shove it
down the hole again. Actually, il is
a harmless denison of the deep and
Michigan law fully protects this
aquatic salamander.
Lake trout are often caught by
usnig a dead minnow or smelt lying
right on bottom. For a burbot or a
mud puppy, this must look like the
dinner table has been set for them
and ihey have no hesitation about
swallowing the bait, thus tripping
the flag up on lop of the ice.
But most fishermen usually catch
what they g o after--if they get anything at all. Personally, 1 think it is
great when things don't always
work out as planned. That can put a
little extra zing into a day on the ice
when one of these underwater surprises indulges in the fun of tlagwaving.
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