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Issue No. 29
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Board negotiates secret merger with Coloma ED.
Dissolution of Hagar Twp. Fire Dept.
draws shock and anger from residents
Firemen will have to apply for jobs with Colo ma/Hagar Fire Department
By Wanda Thomas
In front of an emotional 100+
standing-room-only audience on
July 12, Hagar Township Board
members voted 3-1 to enter into an
agreement with the City of Coloma
and Coloma Charter Township to
dissolve the Hagar Township Fire
Department and instead form a Coloma/Hagar Fire Department, effective immediately.
Voting in favor of the agreement
was Township Supervisor Owen
Daly, Township Clerk Deborah
Kelley, and Township Treasurer
Mary Jo Holt. Trustee Skip Schinck
voted against the agreement.
Trustee John Gagliardo was not
present, so was unable to vote, but
had a statement read expressing his
opinion that he was not in favor of
the proposed agreement and that the
Board was making too hasty of a
decision.
According to a press release, Hagar Township Supervisor Owen
Daly said, "Effective today (July
12), the Hagar Township Fire Department has been dissolved and we
have entered into an agreement with
the Coloma Fire Board, Coloma
Charter Township, and the City of
Coloma. We have thoroughly investigated the change and are confident
that the new Coloma/Hagar Fire
Department will be a positive, efficient and cost effective change for
our township."
The City of Coloma and Coloma
Charter
Township
approved
changes in their current agreement
needed for Hagar Township's inclusion at a jointly-held meeting on
July 12 at Coloma Public Library.
Fire Chief Randy Morris said, "We
are assuming responsibility for fire
protection in Hagar Township im-
three municipalities.
Supervisor Daly estimated that
Hagar Township would be responsible for 35%-40% of the budget.
City of Coloma 10%-15%, and Coloma Township 45%-50%.
Residents speak
HAGAR TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT DISSOLVED...Effective
July 12, 2004, the Hagar Township Board approved a resolution that
dissolved the Hagar Township Fire Department, entering into an
agreement with the Coloma Fire Department to become Coloma/Hagar
Fire Department instead. On July 13, members of the Coloma Fire
Department arrived at the Hagar Township Fire Hall to begin taking
inventory.
(Wanda Thomas photo)
mediately. The department has im- that members of the former Hagar
plemented a program for effectively Township Fire Department would
covering the additional area. We be welcome to apply to become
will immediately begin to become members of the Coloma/Hagar Fire
*familiar with Hagar's equipment Department.
The new agreement extends the
and station. Mutual aid departments
have been notified. There will not funding formula presently in use to
be any reduction of service for any- include Hagar Township. Funding
one in either service area. The pub- for all expenses except labor are
lic can continue to rely on the finest based on (1) population, (2) propall-volunteer department in the erty values, and (3) number of fire
runs. Fire Board Treasurer Robert
area."
The Coloma/Hagar Fire Depart- Wooley stated that based on availment will operate the two existing able information, costs should refire stations. Fire Chief Morris said main the same as budgeted for all
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Coloma/Hagar Fire Department merger
quickly OK'd by Coloma Township and
City in joint meeting at new library
By Noel Carlson
The Coloma Community Fire Department is now called the ColomaHagar Fire Department, after the
City of Coloma and Coloma Township approved a resolution allowing
Coloma to take over Hagar Township's department.
The resolution was unanimously
approved by Coloma City Commission and the Coloma Township
Board at a jointly-held meeting on
Monday, July 12.
Coloma Township Supervisor Ken
Parrigin said, in a press release,
"We have the finest Fire Department in the area and we welcome
Hagar Township into that department. We know that they will benefit from their decision."
Coloma Fire Chief Randy Morris
said, in the press release, "... There
will not be any reduction of service
for anyone in either service area.
The public can continue to rely on
the finest of all volunteer departments in the area."
"The funding formula stays the
same," said Coloma Mayor Chuck
Owen. "As far as we can tell, this
year the cost shouldn't change."
Public Library is a
popular place
The regular Coloma City Commission meeting continued after the
Fire Department . resolution was
passed. The joint meeting was held
at Coloma Public Library.
Mayor Owen reported that the
circulation in the new Public Jbjbrary has tripled, with 200 visits per
day.
St. Joe Street news:
bricks and signs
Mayor Owen said that City residents only are invited to use bricks
torn up from St. Joseph Street for
landscaping purposes. The bricks
are located behind the Coloma Public Works Garage.
There was a request at the meeting
to allow the placement signs at various places like Ryno Road and
Sadie Lane to direct people to the
North Berrien Historical Museum,
located just off St. Joseph Street on
Coloma Avenue.
Monte Stemaman, City Engineer,
presented the request for Fred
Munchow, who is on the Board of
Directors of the North Berrien Historical Society.
According to engineer Todd Plochocki from Stemaman and Associates, an effort will be made to keep
one lane open during the St. Joseph
Street project but sometimes it may
be necessary to take a different
route than usual to the Museum.
Mayor Owen suggested Dr.
Ronald Karpanty's office use similar signs as well.
Training for damage
assessment open to
City employees
Due to the fact that Berrien County
Kas been hit with unusually bad
weather recently, the Berrien
County Emergency Management
Office is offering free training on
Damage Assessment and Public Act
390 for municipal employees.
According to a letter read by Martha Darling, Clerk, at the meeting,
"The training will be held at the
Berrien Springs Police Fire Complex located at 4411 E. Snow Rd.,
Berrien Springs, on July 22, 2004,
from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Any
municipal employee is welcome to
attend this free training. Please
R.S.V.P. at (269) 983-7111, extension 7215."
Election workers
get pay raise
Martha Darling said she'd "done
some checking around" to see how
much other municipalities pay their
election workers. She suggested that
the Board raise the pay. for the
workers from $6.45 per hour to
$7.00 per hour and to $7.15 for the
Chairman.
The Board agreed.
Bills approved;
police report read
Also at the meeting, the Board
approved bills totaling $86,974.09
as of July 8.
Commissioner Tom Onofrio read
Police Chief Cottier's police report
and said that there were issued two
parking tickets and 32 traffic tickets.
They recorded 92 complaints and
55 minutes of foot patrol time.
A Police Committee meeting is
tentatively set for July 27 at 7:00
p.m.
The Commission also voted to use
the old police building as headquarters for the Coloma Glad-Peach
Festival.
The news of the proposed resolution came as a shock to Hagar
Township residents and Hagar
Township firefighters.
For approximately three hours,
Hagar Township residents and Hagar Township firefighters pleaded
with the Board to table the resolution until more research could be
done and to give residents time to
go over the proposed agreement that
was only made available to the public for the first time at the July 12
meeting.
Public comment wondered why a
public hearing hadn't been scheduled. Advanced warning about the
proposed resolution was not announced from the Hagar Township
office. Residents became aware of it
by word of mouth and from flyers
that were taped to resident mailboxes.
Several members of the audience
wanted to bring the proposed resolution to a public vote. They asked
why the Board was in such a hurry
to pass the resolution and why th:
public had not been informed, including some of the Board members.
Concern was voiced numerous
times that current Hagar firefighters
were being fired if the resolution
passed and that they would have to
apply for a position with the newly
formed department, even though
Coloma firefighters would all retain
their jobs. It was felt that the
agreement should include a job
guarantee for all Hagar firefighters.
Some residents were afraid of
longer response times in emergencies and what the agreement would
do to insurance premiums.
As a combined Fire Department,
Supervisor Daly explained that it
would be more cost effective with
one administration instead of two:
the department would qualify for
more grants; and better equipment
would be able to be purchased.
Daly told the audience that there
were no plans to close the Hagar
Township Fire Hall, currently located at 1021 Dearborn Place in the
Hagar Beach area.
The construction of a new Fire
Hall is being planned for the spring
of 2005, to be built with Hagar
Township DDA funds on donated
property facing Fikes Road and
Coloma Road.
When the new hall is completed,
the Hagar Beach Fire Hall would no
longer be needed.
"The consolidation will conserve
money," Daly said. "We're not
seeking to destroy our Fire Department. We hope they join (the combined department) and continue the
good work they do in our Township."
Daly also explained the Coloma/
Hagar Fire Board would be comprised of two members each from
Hagar Township, Coloma Charter
Township, and the City of Coloma.
A few spoke in favor of the
agreement. Hagar resident Tim
Sewcyck, who has been asked to
possibly be one of the Hagar representatives on the new Fire Board,
asked the crowd to give the agreement time to work. He felt the proposal is like a permanent mutual aid
situation.
"You will have fire protection.
Don't worry about pride. We want
what's good for the Township,"
Sewcyck stated.
Hagar Fire Chief Ron Fitz Jr. ex-
See FIRE DEPT. ,
continued on page 7
NEWLY-FORMED COLOMA/HAGAR FIRE BOARD...con- I
sists of: (seated, from the left) Rick Martin, Chairman Bill Moser, Tim
Sewcyck; (standing, from the left) Fire Chief Randy Morris, Bob Wooley, Bob Molter, and Jim Collis.
(Wanda Thomas photo)
Coloma/Hagar Fire Board
meets for first time
By Wanda Thomas
Meeting for the first time, the
newly formed Coloma/Hagar Fire
Board met for organizational purposes on Tuesday evening, July 13.
The new Board was formed when
the Hagar Township Board voted to
dissolve the Hagar Township Fire
Department at its June 12 regular
Township Board meeting and enter
into an agreement with the Coloma
Joint Fire Board, Coloma Charter
Township, and the City of Coloma.
Board members representing the
City of Coloma are Bill Moser, 6year term; and Bob Wooley, 4-year
term. Representing Coloma Township are Jim Collis, 6-year term; and
Bob Molter, 4-year term. Hagar
Township's Board representatives
will be Tim Sewcyck, 6-year term;
and Rick Martin, 4-year term.
The next regular meeting of the
Coloma/Hagar Fire Board will be
Thursday, July 22, at 7:30 p.m. in
the Coloma Fire Hall. However,
beginning in August, regular meetings will be held on the second
Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Treasurer Bob Wooley explained
the financial situation of the new
Board. Based on a funding formula,
funding for all expenses except labor is based on population, property
values, and the number of fire runs
in a five-year period.
Working with a $235,000 proposed Fire Department budget, not
including wages, the City of Coloma will pay 14% of the budget,
Coloma Township will pay 45%,
and Hagar Township will be responsible for 40.5%. Bainbridge
Township also contributes toward
the budget.
Broken down into monthly payments, the City of Coloma will pay
$2,512 a month, Coloma Township
will pay $8,120 a month, and Hagar
Township will pay $7,616 a month.
Several Hagar Township firefighters were in attendance, and applications were passed out to those who
wanted one.
Under terms of the agreement, all
Hagar Township firefighters lost
their jobs when the Hagar Township
Fire Department was dissolved. In
order to become a member of the
Coloma/Hagar Fire Department,
they need to go through the hiring
process. A physical and background
check is required of anyone hiring
in.
Fire Chief Randy Morris stated
that hiring will begin at the July 22
Fire Board meeting. The Fire Board
does the actual hiring. Candidates
can be approved at that time, pending a passed physical.
Fire Board Chairman Bill Moser
appointed Bob Wooley, Jim Collis,
Rick Martin, and Fire Chief Randy
Morris to a Personnel CommiUee to
talk through labor concerns. This is
not a hiring committee but an information-seeking committee.
To put to rest concerns heard at the
Hagar Township meeting on July
12, Chairman Moser stated that
Hagar Township would always have
a fire station. Hiring will be done
according to the law. Not much
adjustment in equipment is expected.
Dates are July 17-24 in Hartford
Youth Fair opens Saturday
By Saje Williams
$10.
Ah, summertime... the warmth of
According to Marketing Director
the sun, the smells of outdoor cook- Paul Garrod, "There will be new
ing, and the thrills of the Van Buren rides, never seen before in the hisYouth Fair. More than 800 children tory of the fair."
and 300 volunteers will participate
Garrod has been involved with the
in this year's fair scheduled from
fair as Marketing Director since;
July 17 through July 24, east of 2000 and as a member of 4-H for
Hartford on Red Arrow Highway.
over 13 years. He suggests that
Features at the fair wilt include there are benefits for children pac^
attractions such as carnival rides, ticipating in a county fair.
exotic animals, tractor pulls, and a
"Hopefully, they will learn skilfe
paintball arena. Children will bring in 4-H that they can take with them
in their livestock for judging and to for the rest of their life." Garrod
be sold at auction by the end of the says he has personal friendships;
week.
through 4-H that span 25 years.
Grandstand attractions include
The first Van Buren County Fair
everything from a Demolition was held in 1850 at various locaDerby on July 24 to a fireworks tions and under a variety of names
display July 22. Annual favorites before finding its permanent home
such as the Tractor Pull on July 23 in Hartford.
and the Powder Puff Derby on
Locations included the Lawton
July 19 will be in full effect.
Airport as well as at the Van Buren
However, daily special features Youth Camp. In the early 1940s, the
such as a "Ladies Day" demonstra- fairgrounds were even utilized as a
tion of edible flowers and Ronald prisoner-of-war camp for a time.
McDonald Magic Show for the
The first fair held on the current
children make this a diverse cele- fairgrounds in Hartford was held in
bration. Prices for grandstand and 1970 and using tents only. Now the
hillside seating run $2 and $3; with facilities have expanded to cover a
no charge for children under 10.
small clay racetrack and at least a
Amusement rides will be provided dozen outbuildings, including a
by Playworld, who is also providing brand new livestock bam.
rides for the Venetian Festival this
Gate admission is $5 for adults and
year. Hours for the rides will vary $2 for children.
by the day, and the prices for rideFor a complete line-up of fair
all-day tickets are between $14 and
events and dates, see Page 5.
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A MORE THAN FAIR TIME... you will have at the Van Buren County
Youth Fair starting up this weekend in "Happy" Hartford.
The fair has got to be one of the nicest of all time and is truly a youth fair.
According to the story on the front page of the Record, 800 youngsters supported by 300 volunteers will be volunteers and exhibitors at fair.
Anne always remarks how clean the fair is and how polite and wellbehaved fairgoers and the volunteers are.
ROAD RIDICULOUSNESS... I won't dispute the illogic of road rage,
but sometimes it just seems there's a bunch of stupid people out there that
fail to realize their actions could cause accidents. It's a wonder there are not
more confrontations between car drivers.
Driving Red Arrow Highway, or any other rural trunk line road in the
summer, is extremely hazardous; garage "salers" and others cruising the
road for bargains slam on the brakes, make U-turns and other maneuvers...
with no disregard for the drivers behind them.
You can be going down the road at the speed limit when the car aheadwill jerk to a stop with no warning; then, when perhaps the "spotter" shopping from the passenger window doesn't see enough to interest her, the
3,000-Ib. "shopping cart" zooms on to the next sale.
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Adding to the problem, especially on narrow country roads and city
streets, are conflicts with walkers, runners and bike riders. Although the
roads are built for vehicles and vehicles have the right of way (except at
crossings, I think), many have been turned into multi-use trails that are just
inviting accidents. Even though exercising is supposed to be a health benefit, challenging a 3,000-lb. car on its own turf could be unhealthy; it certainly is unwise. Most tragic is the death of a child running across the road
or a kid on a bike not watching where he is going; both perhaps lulled into
a false sense of invincibility and security by watching others, much older,
doing the same.
A couple weeks ago, I'm driving home down a City street with no sidewalks; there's a woman walking on the roadway on the left, towards me,
and two young men walking on the road directly in front of me, towards
me. There's also a car coming towards me, directly behind the woman.
While I slowed down, I expected the men to step off the roadway onto the
shoulder. When they did not, I came nearly to a stop, directly in front of
them; and when the oncoming car passed by, I swung out around them...
giving them a good (are you nuts?) stare. Their response was to give me an
obscene hand gesture.
By this time, my 7-year-old gjAudson in the backseat was wondering what
the heck was going on and Anne was urging me to move on, which I did,
but only after giving the horn a toot.
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Soybean aphid management
recommendations
Soybean aphids are a relatively pre-harvest interval of the product.
new and serious pest in the United Three insecticides have provided
States. Because of this, entomolo- excellent aphid control in past unigists from 11 universities and the versity trials (Lorsban 4E, Furadan
Canadian government met in Chi- and Warrior).
cago last December to develop
Lorsban exhibits a fuming action
scouting procedures and treatment under high temperatures, improving thresholds for the 2004 growing coverage under a tall canopy or in
season. The recommendations that drilled beans. Furadan is systemic
resulted from this session were so the critters continue to be exsummarized by Dr. Chris DiFonzo, posed through the plant sap as they
MSU Extension Specialist, and feed. Warrior has provided the most
listed below.
consistent control of all the pyreBegin scouting soybean fields in throid insecticides across many uniearly July. Examine whole plants versity trials. Pre-harvest intervals
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leaflets. Since the ideal time to treat 45 days for Warrior.
for aphids is between mid-July and
Even the most effective insecticide
early-August, plan fo scout more will provide little protection if apintensively at this time.
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Also pay special attention to late- time. Heavy aphid feeding causes
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sium-deficient fields as economic time your applications to coincide
losses are greater under these condi- with flower and pod development.
tions. Scout often, as aphid populaThe optimum time to treat for
tions can double in 1.5 days under aphids appears to be from mid-July
ideal temperatures (77° F).
to early-August. Later applications
The economic treatment threshold tend to have less beneficial effect on
is 250 aphids per plant. The thresh- yield.
old applies to plants that are in the
Another key to controlling aphids
late vegetative stages through early is to provide thorough coverage.
pod set (growth stage R3). Soybean You can accomplish this by increasplants have reached growth stage ing nozzle pressure and output and
R3 when there is a pod 3/16 inch by decreasing the droplet size.
long at one of the four uppermost
The information given herein is
nodes on the main stem having a supplied with the understanding that
fully-developed leaf.
no discrimination is intended and no
When selecting an insecticide to endorsement by MSU Extension is
control soybean aphids, consider the implied.
effectiveness, price, availability and
to that which was raised during the most 20 years. As Superintendent ot
the Watervliet Public Schools, 1
course of his campaign.
Once at a Lakeshore basketball have had the opportunity to work
game, John made a half-court shot with Mr. Henry while he served as
and won $300. Aware that two local Berrien County Administrator.
I can assure you Mr. Henry is the
families had family members who
were the victims of cancer, John best qualified candidate to represent
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contacted the families and gave citizens of the 80 District. Followmoney he had won to each of the ing Mike's distinguished military
career where he retired as a Lieufamilies.
Behnke said he knows firsthand tenant Colonel from the United
what a valuable service the senior States Army, Mr. Henry began his
centers provide and how vulnerable public service career working for
seniors can be and said that all of the Berrien County Commission. It
the senior centers in Berrien County was just a matter of time before he
would be one of the recipients of was promoted to the top spot. Mr.
the donations. His grandmother and Henry is responsible for overseeing
mother were members at the River the entire administration of Berrien
Valley Senior Center and his own County. As a result of M% Henry's
mother the victim of a roofing position, he ultimately answers to
the citizens of Berrien County
scam.
Giving backlo Berrien County, the through the residents' elected offitraining and experience gained cials.
Because of Mike's job, he is exwhile a command officer of the
tremely
familiar with the state LegMichigan State Police, the private
sector when working with a retired islature and works directly with the
FBI Agent and United States Mar- House through his representatives
shal, and giving back financially to and Senator. In this era of term limcharities and organizations is a win- its, knowledge of the state LegislawiiTsituation for all ttf Bfemaf'' ture and its workings i i Y t f #
John .'Mike" Henry j j ^ ^ t a i a n
County. Behnke has my vote.
Please take the time to vote on 'family man who h a s ^ W ^ ^ w n
August 3. That is when the race is children. His wife is a retired public
schoolteacher who now teaches in a
won or lost.
Robert "Bob" Olson parochial school setting because of
St. Joseph her love for the profession.
Mr. Henry holds a Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy and a Master of
Business Administration Degree.
These degrees along with his management background give the 80th
Legislative District a well-versed
and knowledgeable candidate. John
"Mike" Henry will represent all
citizen interests including education, business, and agriculture.
Dear Editor,
I hope you will join me in voting
This letter is submitted to residents for John "Mike" Henry in the Auof the 80* state Legislative District gust 3 primary.
(Van Buren County, Watson Twp.,
Sincerely,
Otsego Twp., Otsego). I encourage
Robert J. Gabel
you to vote for John "Mike" Henry
To Subscribe to th«
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The Back
Fence
If you all know our family well by
now, you also know that Ben is the
youngest grandchild to live locally.
Karl and I really depend on Ben to
be the resident little kid, and he is
so good at the job. He remembers to
hug all of the grandmas in this
house. I feel sorry for the little kid
sometimes because we do outnumber him.
Anyway, this past week Ben went
to camp for three days; and, to all of
us, that was such a big loss.
I remember feeling this way when
we took Gill to Van Buren Youth
Camp.
This is a memory that will shake
up Jim and Gail Engle, for they took
Joy and Ryan at the same time that
Gill went. They were used to sending their kids to the camp, but for us
it was brand experience; Karl and 1
missed her so much.
Now that they are all adults, I am
sure they-do not give much thought
to VBYC, but because of Ben I am
back there again.
I still think this is a great place for
your young, ones in the summer.
They learn to share and care and be
alone and take care of themselves
and others. I love picking the kids
up because they have so much to
tell you and you hear it all in the car
on the way home.
Once they arrive at home, they
head for their bedrooms... never to
be seen again. I remember Gill telling us about "rapping on the row,"
which was talking with friends in
front of your cabin; and how they
had to kiss the moose when they put
their elbows on the table.
Willy and Karli told us of the antics of the counselors and how they
made it so much fun for the cabinmates. I always wanted to go to
camp and now I can hear about it
through the kids.
So, if you have the time and the
money, send them. It is good for
you and good for them.
Because Ben is so young, he only
goes for two nights and three days. I
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tion to adopt an Internet acceptable
By Mary Brost Reck
Van Buren County Sheriffs Deputy
Herb Getz thinks the system is all use policy.
Upon reviewing the proposed pol- Michael Ferguson gave the police
wet; perhaps that's because his
icy, Hartford Township Planning report for the area. He noted that
property is also all wet. His front
yard has recently transformed into a Commission member Ron Sefcik Malicious Destruction of Property
stated: "1 respectfully submit that reports were up, with a rash of peopond.
"We've been to the County Road the problem that originally brought pie throwing things from automoCommission, the Drainage Com- on the need for such a policy is not bile windows. He asked that anyone
mission, even the Health Depart- being addressed in this proposed with any information on these incidents call the Sheriffs Department
ment," said Getz, "but everyone policy."
Former
Township
Treasurer at 657-3101.
passes responsibility off to someone
Ferguson also noted that there are
else." In desperation, Getz brought George Friday resigned last December,
after
allegations
arose
remore
Marine Division boats out this
his concerns before the Hartford
Township Board on July 8. "I was garding pornography and teen sex year, so there is a lot of coverage on
hoping we could get you people on chat sites that were found on the the inland lakes.
T h e P l a n n i n g Commission is in the
our side to determine who is re- Township computer Friday had
been using. The Board decided to process of receiving applications
sponsible for fixing this."
The drain tube is plugged on work up an Internet usage policy as •. and will soon interview candidates
for the new Zoning Administrator
Getz's property on the comer of a result.
nd
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The proposed policy presented position.
62 Street and 66 Avenue in HartSteve Goforth, who is running for
ford Township. He says the water, July 8 dealt with primarily procedural
issues
and
was
not
entirely
the
state of Michigan s 80 District
having nowhere else to go, is now
draining from the property across consistent regarding references to Representative, spoke before the
the street. He is concerned not only both employees and elected offi- Board. "We are blessed with several
good candidates running, he noted.
about his lawn but also about the cials, according to Sefcik.
Sefcik presented the Board with He presented his experience as a
risk of West Nile Virus as his property becomes a mosquito breeding samples of the state of Michigan small-busmess .owner and spoke of
and Van Buren County Internet his time working in the state Legisground.
Getz believes Van Buren County policies, which he says cover a lature as his qualifications.
When asked by an audience memran the original tubes along the cul- broader scope. The Board decided
vert and should now replace the to not adopt the policy as presented ber "What are some of your ideas
blocked one. The County says it has and will review the documentation for getting jobs in the area?" Goforth responded:
"I would like to
no record of ever putting the pipe in for the next meeting.
„
.
that location.
There was discussion regarding address the problems that new busiHartford Township Supervisor whether or not individuals can serve nesses have, through additional loan
Steve Shafer suggested Getz dig a as election inspectors when they guarantee programs.
ditch and put in another tube. That have family members running for
Tonya Schuitmaker, also running
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could cost up to $15,000--money office. Helen Mayhak is running for the 80* District position, introSEWER REPAIR...Workers of Ryan*s Municipal Services ^nake 60 feet of fiberglass tubing down a
u
Getz says he doesn't have. He was again this year, and her son and duced herself to the Board. Mary
Watervliet manhole to repair a sewer lake. Once the tube was inflated by steam, the repair saved the City a
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hoping the County or Township granddaughter have served as elec- Ann (Middaugh) did a fabulous job
(Karl Bayer photo)
bundle** in repair construction costs.
could help in that respect.
tion officials for many years. After being connected to the community,"
"I wouldn't mind going with you reviewing the state election policy, said Schuitmaker. Because of lerm
to the County Road Commission the Board determined that May- limits, Middaugh is i nable to run
and asking them if they would con- hak's son and granddaughter do not again. "1 also have a gtod record of
sent to you filling that area to shut fall under the definition of "imme- being connected with the commuoff the flow," Shafer offered, "but I diate family" so they are eligible to nity," noted Schuitmaker. ^\ctive in
the Republican Party, Schuitmaker
don't think the Township should serve.
The Board voted to transfer as- also has background experience in
begin the precedent of draining
sessment information from the old, healthcare issues.
people's yards."
"1 don't believe we need new
Hartford Township Clerk Helen now-defunct SAMS software protaxes," Schuitmaker declared. "I
Mayhak
also
offered to
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A unique sewer repair has saved through old records to help deter- now being used by mos* townships, think a lot of expenses need to be
Watervliet "a bundle" of cash, says mine who put in the drain tube in Shafer, who also serves as Town- cut. Way too much money goes to
City Manager Brian Dissette.
the first place.
ship Assessor, will upgrade ap- the Detroit area, and 1 think we can
Dissette says a construction estiIn other issues, the Board dis- proximately 1,500 parcels at a cost cut some of the fat there."
mate to repair a major sewer line cussed the policy under considera- of $5 per parcel. *,
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Dear Editor,
If I may ask, 1 need help as quickly
as possible. Charles Sirk needs a
his country well as a helicopter pilot
bone marrow transplant or he will Dear Editor,
in Vietnam, he has also served Berdie very soon. He has worked all his
Over the past 18 months, 1 have rien County well as County Adminlife and has paid his taxes to Medi- had the pleasure of many a conver- istrator. As Chairman of Berrien
care, his insurance.
sation with John Proos on many County's Finance Committee, I am
Now he is in need of a medical topics. Not only is he a HIGH- impressed with his ability to mantransplant and there is no one there energy person but also possesses a age multiple tasks. Mr. Henry exto help. The operation costs around keen intellect about the world cels in leadership, communication,
$200,000. He has Blue Cross-Blue around us.
and fiscal responsibilities..
Shield and Medicare both, but
John has all "go to" attributes that
With the state of Michigan strugMedicare said it will not cover it at I would want to represent the people gling with its financial problems
all and the insurance company said of the 79th District. Let us harness and many representatives not up to
they cannot pay without Medicare's all of John's energy for the 79* Dis- speed with the workings of the
payment first.
trict on August 3 in the Republican state, due to term limits, it is imporThey have talked to Congressman primary.
tant to elect a candidate who has
Vote for John Proos.
Fred Upton and he said there is
firsthand knowledge of how state
nothing he can do; he tried.
Michael Lieberman and county governments work. John
If anyone knows of an individual
St. Joseph "Mike" Henry has that knowledge!
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Michigan will benefit by having
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line Bank, please contact me (Mrs.
Representative for the 80th District.
Betty Dodge) at (269) 926-9504.
Sincerely,
We are having a "Spaghetti DinJames M. Converse
ner" at the Benton Harbor Elks Club
Berrien County Commissioner
on M-139 on July 17 at 5 p.m. until
Chairman of Finance Committee
10 p.m. The club has gratefully donated the hall. Country Kitchen Dear Editor,
Catering from Coloma is donating
Berrien County is losing John
all of the food.
"Mike" Henry due to his decision to
We would greatly appreciate any represent his constituents at the
help that you can give us. We will state level. In my estimation, Mr. Dear Editor,
continue to fight the insurance com- Henry is the best-qualified candiI was not surprised when 1 heard
pany and Medicare, but we are run- date running for state Representa- that John Behnke, if elected Sheriff,
ning out of time.
tive for the 80* District.
would donate to charities in Berrien
Once again, thank you for your
"Mike" Henry has not only served County an amount of money equal
help.
Sincerely,
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Watervliet Independence
Weekend Parade
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Do you remember Camp Achim?
From a postcard In the collection of Tri-City Area photographs at the North
Berrien Historical Society Museum. 300 Coloma Ave., Coloma 468-3330.
Rolling Back the Years
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Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By
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As reported in the local newspapers: Coloma Courier,
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COLOMA COURIER
100 YEARS AGO -1904
Lester M. Roder arrived in town
from Grand Rapids Monday moming, donned his overalls and wamus
' aftd went to t'rowin coal for Wesley
, Gorman on the Paw Paw Lake line
1- engine. Everybody else hopes as
much as Lee does that he may stay
all summer.
Felix Sawatzki is at Woodward's
pavilion for the season.
60 YEARS AGO - 1944
Mr. and Mrs. O.J. Miller have sold
their home on South Church Street
to Mr. and Mrs. Bachman of Wa-
tervliet. On Friday, the Millers
moved into the Charles Arent home
at 130 Center Street.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rowe returned Monday evening to their
home in Detroit after spending a
few days with Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Lehew.
30 YEARS AGO -1974
Friends and relatives of Mr. and
Mrs. Alfred Swetay and family are
invited to attend a "moving out of
the state party." The event will be
held at Hays Park, Watervliet. Mr.
and Mrs. Swetay and family are
moving to Clearwater, Florida.
Ron Fitz of Coloma has received
two citations for saving lives at Paw
Paw Lake.
Submitted by volunteer Barb
Abrams at Coloma Public Library, from the Coloma Courier
newspapers donated by the TriCity Record. Hours: Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 1-5:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:30
p.m.; & Saturday, 11 a.ni.-5 p.m.
Phone: 468-3431
HARTFORD DAY SPRING
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? 90 YEARS A G O - 1 9 1 4
Frank McCain has designed and
built a hydroplane with which he
hopes to skip over the surface of the
nearby lakes with the ability to at'-"tain a speed of thirty miles an hour.
''• The hull has just been built by H.D.
Van Camp at the plant of the Hartford Spray and Gas Engine Company. Mr. McCain built the engine
in his machine shop at the McCain
farm near Toquin. Today he is moving the hull to the farm and as soon
as the engine is installed the novel
craft will be driven by a sixteenhorsepower gasoline motor. Mr.
McCain has designed and built a
- number of marine engines and
boats, but he expects the new hydroplane to surpass all of his former
creations.
60 YEARS AGO -1944
Another in the series of parties for
members of the guard stationed at
the Hartford fair grounds was in the
service center Wednesday evening,
July 12. The parties are being sponsored by the Mothers of World War
II. Girls residing in Hartford
assisted the sponsoring organization
in entertaining the soldiers, with
dancing, ping pong, games and refreshments. Music for dancing was
furnished by Sonny Kesterke's
band. On alternate Wednesdays
each month the MWWII plant to
continue the series. All young
women in the township are invited
to attend.
40 YEARS A G O - 1 9 6 4
Three majorettes from Hartford
high school recently combined hard
work with a summer vacation when
they attended Smith-Walbridge
Midwest Majorette camp at Syracuse, Indiana. The girls, C arol
McCollum, Susan Szewczyk and
Jackie Shagonaby, learned original
twirling and flag and pom pom
routines under the direction of Mrs.
Merl Smith and her staff of national
known majorettes.
Submitted by Hartford Public
Library from microfilm copies of
the Hartford Day Spring. Hours:
Monday & Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7
p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday, 1-5
p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and
Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Phone: (269)621-3408
WATERVLIET RECORD
90 YEARS A G O - 1 9 1 4
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Feller of
Bainbridge are the proud parents of
a son, bom Monday, July 6,1914.
Last Friday Miss Cora Wigent
surprised her many friends in Watervliet and vicinity by quietly going to St. Joseph where she met Mr.
Francis Wieffenbach of Chicago.
After visiting the County Clerk's
office they went to the M.E. parsonage where Rev. Bushnell pronounced the words which made
them man and wife.
Two rural carriers from Watervliet
now use automobiles in carrying the
mail. The two routes on which these
conveyances are used are numbers 2
and 4. These carriers leave the office at 8:30 a.m. and return by 12:30
p.m. The patrons seem to be well
pleased with the new schedule.
60 YEARS A G O - 1 9 4 4
A baton twirling contest was held
Saturday, July 8th, at the Michigan
City Friendship Gardens in Michigan City, IN. Joyce Thomas of Watervliet tied with Rita Gembarzevski
of Soutn Bend for first place in the
junior girls class.
A baby girl was bom to Mr. and
Mrs. Clark Boulware of Palo Alto,
CA, on June 29th. The baby
weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz. Mrs. Boulware is the former Nancy Garrat
who spent much of her childhood at
the L;D. Case home and is the
daughter of Miss La Veme Garrat.
A baby boy was bom to Pvt. and
Mrs. Robert Brenner of Jackson,
MI, on July 3 rd . The baby weighed 7
lbs., 2 oz., and has been named
Dennis Robert. Mrs. Brenner is the
daughter of Floyd Lashley of this
city.
30 YEARS AGO-1974
Jeff Bujack took first place in
horsemanship, out of 59 entries, at
the Palomino Youth Congress held
in Atlanta, GA, on June 19th.
Miss Lisa Beverly made the Academic Achievement List at Olivet
College for the second semester of
the 1973-4 school year. "
Miss Mary Ann Lord of Watervliet
made the Dean's List at Hillsdale
College during the school year just
ended.
Mr. and Mrs, Glen W. Nichols of
Watervliet wHI be Quests of ho
at an wopen house" Sunday, July
in celebration of their golden wedding anniversary.
Submitted by Linda Cubbage
from files at Watervliet District
Library from the Watervliet Record newspapers donated by the
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History in the Making
Just recently Marion and I attended the North Berrien Historical
Society's annual banquet and meeting. Held at the Museum on Coloma's near west side, the dinner was
catered by The Country Buffet. It
consisted of chicken and Swiss
steak with all the trimmings. The
main meeting room, filled with diners, provided the setting for a sumptuous repast, and we endeavored to
do our best. It was no place for a
dieter!
President Ed Dill presided over the
meeting that followed. Edith Munchow and Ethel Wise gave recognition to the members who have
worked so hard during the past year.
The Society has been growing, and
its headquarters gives ample evidence of this fact. Dear Readers, if
you have never toured the premises,
in for a treat.
>eciai pioiect, presided over
by Pat Conway, has been dear to the
heart of my Main Accountant.
Marion's family is part of the rich
heritage in northern Berrien County.
As a small child, her family lived
and farmed in the area, as did her
Mom's family... The Thars.
So they have been gathering pictures and names of the country
schools around there. Recently they
met... Pat Conway, Charles Miller,
Maijorie Coleman Wendzel, Virginia Thar Becht, and Marion Kling
Davis. And they struggled to identify those children from long ago
Marion and her cousins were part
of the Bundy School District. There
are the pictures... faces from the
past looking right at the photographer. And Marion, along with cousins Alice Bury and Virginia Becht,
are included... dressed in clothes of
the time. I can see our daughters in
the features of their mother as a
little kid.
We enjoyed very much our evening at the dinner and meeting. Not
only did the stories flow thick and
fast, we were also treated to a presentation on how frontier women
lived and dressed. Local realtor
Maggie Richter appeared in a costume of the time and talked about
dressmaking.
This was a new subject to me. In
modem times we are accustomed to
. seeing women in slacks and jeans.
The only pants they had back then
were men's overalls. They had to
improvise... not many stores in
which to shop for the latest fashions. So they made their own
dresses... often out of feed sacks.
And probably, if they were lucky,
they might have a catalogue to peruse and perhaps copy some of the
latest gowns. How many girls could
do that now!
1 managed to get a couple of pictures before the festivities ended.
The group shot includes all of the
officers I could get together.
Back row: (from the left) Sally
Williams, Fred Munchow, Bennett
Leedy, President Ed Dill, Tony Piraino, Karin Miller, and Donna Dill.
Front row: (from the left) Elma
people are interested in preserving
our past? Everywhere 1 go I try to
preach the gospel of saving our history. Almost * every family has
someone who likes genealogy. Even
if not in present generations, there
will come a time when our families
will want to know from whence
they came.
We have a solemn responsibility to
see that our family stories and pictures are saved for them. Then our
rich heritage can be woven into the
golden tapestry of life along the
Paw Paw River.
J
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Brooks celebrate
th
50 wedding anniversary
Bob and Bev Brooks of Paw Paw years at Lake View Community
celebrated their 50* wedding anni- Hospital. She held multiple posiversary on July 3.
tions as a registered nurse, her priMr. Brooks and the former Bev- mary focus being obstetrics; and she
erly Pompey were married July 3, presently works part time for Paw
1954, by Rev. Alvin Jingst at the Paw Lake Farm Market in WaterFederated Church in Hartford.
vliet.
Bob is a Covert High School graduate and Bev graduated from HartThe Brooks now enjoys spending
ford High School.' They spent the five months a year at their winter
first part of their married lives in home in Bradenton, Florida.
Hartford but have lived in Paw Paw
for the last 39 years.
The Brooks have three children:
Bryan (Maureen) Brooks of Defiance, Ohio; Barry Brooks of Seattle,
Washington; and Brad Brooks of
By Mary Brost Reck
More than 50 units participated in
the Watervliet Independence Weekend Celebration Parade on July 3.
Watervliet Township Treasurer
Dolores Youdell chaired the event,
organizing the varied entries.
Parade participants had the oppor- .
tunity to receive special recognition
in 11 different categories.
Grand prize went to Watervliet's
community float with Miss Watervliet, Mr. Watervliet, and their courts
all riding on it. Mr. and Miss Watervliet held their winning trophy
high, as the rest of the court mem•bers cheered their victory.
The Best Animal entry award went
to the Berrien County Sheriffs
Posse; with the newly named Frosty
Boy pup, "Shortcakes," taking second place.
For the Antique Auto division, the
1955 Hartford fire truck took first
place; with the patriotically decorated John Nelson Jeep taking second.
Art Sill took home first place for
his 1901 Oldsmobile in the Classic
Auto category, while Pastor James
Wade took second for his 1993
green pickup.
First place for the Best Float, besides Watervliet's overall winner,
went to the Coloma float. Hartford
{ 0 0 k second place for its float.
First place for Best Marching Unit
went to two entries: Coloma Sunset
Coast Gymnastics and Sunset Coast
Performance and Drill Team. The
Watervliet Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 6803 took second.
The Best Children's Costume/Dec-
Lynnea Martin receives
Coloma Lioness
Distinguished Service Award
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The Berrien County Genealogical
Society will meet Wednesday, July
21, at 7:00 p.m. at the Latter-day
Saints Library, 395 Jakway, Fairplain/Benton Harbor.
Elaine Thomopolus will be speaking about her recently published
book titled "St. Joseph/Benton Harbor Images of America." She will
discuss some of the background
research done to create this interesting book.
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Polish Research Workshop
August 14
Core giving is hard and stressful work. Usually there is little time for you to relax and
recharge yourself. That is why the Area Agency on Aging has begun the GIFT respite
ceftificate program - Giving Individuals Free Time.
The GIFT program offers caregivers certificates for three types of respite service
including in the home, adult day services and ayemight. So if you need relief call
the Area Agency on Aging today! Choose fo give the gift of personal time to yourself,
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On Saturday, August 14, a Polish
Research Workshop will be held
from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at
the Latter-day Saints Library, 395
Jakway, Fairplain/Benton Harbor.
Kris Rzepcznski, a third generation Polish/American, is the Michigan/Genealogy Coordinator at Michigan State University Library. He
will speak on Polish immigration
and research.
Since there are many Polish descendants in the area, this should be
quite interesting and informative;
there will be handouts.
The workshop is free to BCGS and
LDS members; the fee for others is
$3 per person (to defray expenses).
You can find a registration form
on our Web page at httD://w3.qtm
.net/bcgensoc/index.htm or mail
your name, address and check to
BCGS, P.O. Box 8808, Benton
Harbor. MI 49023.
Reservations must be postmarked
no later than July 31.
All Still Exhibit Judging
MBHA Speed Show
.Rabbit Judging
Evening Gospel Service
Sponsored by RBM & Area Churches
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Lawton. They also have four grandchildren.
Mr. Brooks was the past owner/
operator of barbershops in Marcellus and Lawton for 40 years. He
presently works part time for
Chuck's Barbershop in Paw Paw.
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orated Bike or Wagon award went
to John McCarthy. The Watervliet
Panthers 8-9 year-olds girls softball
team took second.
The Korean veterans walked away
with the Most Patriotic win, with
Blue Star Mothers of America taking the second spot.
The Best Kids Float award went to
"Kids on a John Deere Gator,"
sponsored by Matthews Heating &
Air Conditioning. Cub Scout Pack
602 took second.
For Most Unique, the Nightwinds
medieval performance troop took LYNNEA MARTIN OF COLOMA...is the honored recipient of the
first; with the Ramona Skating Rink 2003-2004 Coloma Lioness Distinguished Service Award.
(Wanda Thomas pholo)
skaters taking second.
The Winding Waters float and
First General Baptist Church of
Benton Harbor float took first and
second in the Church Division.
Finally, the Watervliet ATA Black
Belt Academy took first place for
Performing Unit; with the Shriners
receiving the second-place honor.
really nice person and I think she
By Wanda Thomas
Thanks to all the participants, the
Much
to
her
surprise,
Lynnea
Mardeserves it."
enthusiastic crowds, and especially
Martin has been a Coloma Lioness
to Dolores Youdell for chairing the tin of Coloma was awarded the
2003-2004 Distinguished Service for 19 years. She is a past President
popular annual event.
This was the first time Youdell Award during the July 1 meeting of of the club and was named Lioness
of the Year in 1996.
was Chairman of the parade. k'We the Coloma Lioness Club.
The award gives special recognireally didn't have any hitches, but I
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lent job picking the winners," Youdell continued. "The parade really Martin. "Lynnea is always there to
topped off a great 4th of July cele- help-whatever we ask. She's a
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Doty, Debbie Wise, Ethel Wise, and
Edith Munchow.
The other picture shows Maggie
Richter giving her presentation on
the History of Dressmaking.
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Poultry Judging
Dairy Qoat Judging
Swine Judging
Cat Show
Youth Talent Show
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Derby Powder Puff, Pickups & Full Size
LADIES DAY, VETERAflS & SEtllOR CITIZEtIS DAY. Free
admission for ladies, veterans & senior citizens until
5p.m.. (Gate admission plus pay one price of $12 to
ride 5p.m. to closing)
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Square Dancing - Community Tent
Might Magic Fireworks Display
(Gate admission plus pay one price of $12 to ride from
noon to 6p.m.)
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Midway opens at 12 noon (Gate admission plus pay one
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Children's Day (18 yrs. & under FREE until 6p.m.)
9a.m
9a.m
10a.m. - 5p.m
Sheep Judging
English Horse & Pony
"Kids - A Fair Start"
(Sponsored by Uan Buren I5D & ICC)
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4p.m
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Jr. & Sr. Showmanship Sweepstakes
Open Draft Horse/Mule/Pony Hitch Show
Fun Horse Show, Horse Arena
Youth Pet Show
Draft Horse Barnyard Pull
Mule Pull
Youth Awards Program (Small Animals)
10a m
Adult Draft Horse Halter Show
10:30a.m. & l:30p,m
Ronald McDonald
Magic Show
6p.m
Youth Parade
7p.m
Horse Exhibitor Awards
7p.m
Demolition Derby - Full Size & Compact
(Courtesy of Bangor & South Haven McDonald's) 9p.m
Local Motive - Live Country Music,
2p.m
Small Market Animal Auction
2p.m
Youth Draft Horse Show The fairgrounds
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Obedience Exhibitions Arrow Hwy. and
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LAWRENCE
Hartford (Exit 46)
Senior Citizens (55&over) S12
Street 4x4 Pickups, Semi Pulls
FRIDAY, JULY 2 3 - Midwwav opens at 5p.m.
9a.m
Trail Show
TUESDAY. JULY 2 0
9a.m
Small Animal Sweepstakes
Midway opens at 5p.m. • Tex-Mex Fest/Farm Worker Day
9a.m
Dog Show
(Gate admission plus pay one price of $14 to ride ALL DAY)
12 noon
Gymkhana Show
9a.m
Beef Judging
12 noon
Pedal Tractor Pull
9a.m
Horse Fitting & Showing
2p.m
Draft Animal Fun Show
lOa.m
Cavy Judging
7p.m.
Trashy Women Line Dancers - Community Tent
12 noon
Michigan Lightweight Horse Pull
7p.m
Rodeo - Grandstand
6p.m
Dairy Judging
Wagon Wheel Rodeo Co, IPRA Sanctioned
7p.m
Tex-Mex Fest Featuring - Escorpian &
Broken Spoke Rodeo Series
8:30p.m
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SATURDAY. JULY 2 4
Season Pass: Adults - $18 •
Children (ages 6-12) - S6
Western Horse & Pony Show
Livestock Auction
Ladies Day Program
Farm Stock Tractor Pull
Pony Pull - Draft Horse Arena
Senior Citizens Program & Games
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Tri-City. irca Obit navies
REVA BREWER
Reva Brewer passed away on Saturday, July 10,2004, at her home.
Reva's life began September 29,
1924, in Delia Plaine, Arkansas.
She was one of seven children bom
to Joseph and Delia (Long) Damouth. She spent her childhood
growing up in Arkansas.
On October 11, 1944, she married
Olden Brewer, and shortly after
they moved to Michigan. Where
they settled and raised their four
children. Dale, Olden Jr., Carol and
Bonnie.
Reva was an active member of her
church the Benton Harbor Church
of Christ. She enjoyed sewing,
quilting and gardening. Reva loved
to share her quilts with her loving
family.
Friend visited with Reva's family
on Wednesday, July 14, at Hutchins
Funeral Home, Watervliet, where
funeral services will be held at 10
a.m. Thursday, July 15, with Pastor
Rusty Stark officiating. Burial will
follow in North Shore Memory
Gardens. Memorials may be made
to Area Agency on Aging or South
haven Area Hospice.
Reva is survived by her husband,
Olden; three children, Carol (Mick)
of Oceanside, Califomia, Bonnie
Brewer of Port Charlotte, Florida,
and Dale (Pat) Brewer of Searcy,
Arkansas; five grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; two sisters,
Euveda (Floyd) of Salesville, Arkansas, and Frances Waldrop of
Rochester, NY; and many nieces
and nephews.
Her son. Olden Jr., parents, and
siblings, Dorothy, Cliffie, Darchus
and Bryce, preceded Reva in death.
memorials may be made to either
the Calvary Pentecostal Church or
Hospice of Van Buren County.
Lillian is survived by a son, John
(Bell) Clay of Watervliet; eight
grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and numerous great-greatgrandchildren.
Lillian was preceded in death by a
daughter, Frances Rostek on December 27, 2002; four sisters and
five brothers.
LILLIAN AGATHA CLAY
Lillian Agatha Clay, 95, of Hartford passed away on Thursday, July
8, 2004, at Dowagiac Nursing
Home.
Lillian was bom February I, 1909,
in Noxapater, Mississippi, the
daughter of John and Nancy (Copeland) Jones. Lillian had a love for
cooking, fishing, making quilts and
especially tending to her garden.
The family greeted friends on Friday, July 9 at Calvin Funeral Home,
Hartford. A service to honor her
memory was held Saturday, July 10,
at the funeral home. Pastor Clyde
Thompson of Calvary Pentecostal
Church of Hartford officiated. Burial followed in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hartford. In lieu of flowers
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CARL EDWIN DAY
Carl Edwin Day, 86, of Hartford
passed away on Monday, July 12,
2004. at Lakeland Specialty Hospital, Berrien Center.
Carl was bom September 23,
1917, in Hartford the son of William and Katherine (Rice) Day. Carl
served his country as a sergeant in
the Army Air Force during World
War II. Carl owned and operated
the Watervliet Hardware Store until
his retirement. Not one . to sit
around, Carl then went to work for
Kellogg's Hardware in Hartford,
As to Carl's wishes, cremation has
taken place. A memorial service
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,
July 17, at the First United Methodist Church of Watervliet. The Rev.
David Hills will officiate. A private
family graveside service will be
held at a later date in Maple Hill
Cemetery, Hartford. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the
church.
Carl is survived by his two children, David (Sheila) Day of St. Joseph and Susan (Dennis) Martell of
Douglas; granddaughters. Christen
(Steve) Hopkins of Benton Harbor
and Kelly (Mark) Gardner of Grand
Rapids; great-granddaughters, Natalie and Rachel, both of Benton Harbor; brother, Paul Day of Hartford;
and two sisters, Alene Dent of St.
Petersburg, Florida, and Betty
Bressman of Bokeelia, Florida.
Carl was preceded in death earlier
this year by his wife, Lois, on Febmary 8, 2004; his parents; and two
sisters. Katherine Thompson and
sisters,
Frances Day.
Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford is
assisting the family.
grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren; and a brother, Michael
Geiser.
GRANT WILFRED
HITCHCOCK
Grant Wilfred Hitchcock, 93, of
Hartford, passed away on Tuesday,
July 6 , 2 0 0 4 at Community Hospital
in Watervliet.
Grant was bom on November 9
1910 in Allegan, Michigan the son
of Floyd and Ethelyn (Blanchard)
Hitchcock. On September 24, 1933
he married Florence Allen. They
stayed a couple for 67 years until
her passing on December 17,2000.
Grant formerly owned and operated Hitchcock Hardware in Hartford from 1953 to 1968 when a major fire in the downtown area destroyed the business. He then went
to work with Kellogg Hardware of
Hartford where he worked for 30
years.
Grant served as Hartford Village
Treasurer until Hartford became a
city. A member of the Lions Club
for over 25 years, he served tums as
president and secretary and served
as chairman of the Sight Committee
that donated thousands of pairs of
glasses to the needy.
Grant was honored with a day proclaimed in his honor by the Lions
Club and the city. Along with his
wife. Grant was a longstanding
member of the Hartford United
Methodist Church.
A memorial service to honor his
memory will be held at 11:00 a.m.
on Friday, July 16, at the Hartford
United Methodist Church. The Reverend Ronald Hanson will officiate.
A luncheon social will directly follow the memorial. Inumment will
take place in Maple Hill Cemetery,
Hartford. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church.
Grant is survived by a son, Jon
Hitchcock of Dowagiac. a foster
daughter Roberta Buckman of
Schoolcraft; grandson, Larry Walter
of Hartford; Lauri (Tom) Swain of
Rockford, Susan (Richard) Hall of
Hartford, Wendy (Joe) Hale of
South Haven; and great-grandchildren, Ryan and Adam SchmalSTEVEN FIGLUS
feldt of Granger, Indiana, Robbie
Steven Figlus, 52, of Benton
Swain of Rockford and Sarah Hall
Township passed away on Monday,
of Hartford.
July 5,2004.
Grant was preceded in death by his
Steven was bom February 11,
1952, in Benton Harbor, to Paul and
parents; three brothers and a sister;
Edna (Lester) Figlus. He had lived a daughter Linda Sue Walter on
his entire life in this community. November 18, 1987; his wife, FlorSteven was a 1970 graduate of Ben- e n c e on December 17, 2000; and
SEAN MICHAEL MCCALLA
Sean Michael McCalla, 35, of St.
Joseph passed away Monday, July
12,2004.
Sean was bom December 28,
1968, in St. Joseph. He graduated in
1988 from Central Bucks West
High School in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. On September 13, 2003,
he married his best friend of 11
years, the former Kristina Lee, in
St. Joseph. He was a wonderful and
loving husband. Sean was employed
by Apex Digital of Plymouth, Indiana. Sean had a great love of the
outdoors. He was an avid boater,
hunter and fisherman.
A Celebration of Life Service will
be held at 10 a.m. Friday at KerleyStarks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Road, St.
Joseph with Dr. Gary Cowall officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, St. Joseph. Friends
may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday
at the funeral home. Memorials may
be made to the Lupus Foundation or
the Humane Society of Southwestem Michigan. Those wishing to
share a memory or sign the guest
book online may do so at
www.starks-menchin^er.com.
Sean is survived by his loving
wife, Kristina; his mother, Sharon
McCalla of Naperville, Illinois; his
sister, Kelli (Joe) McLean of
Bloomington, Illinois; mother-inlaw and father-in-law Shirley and
Dennis Lee of Stevensville; nieces
and nephews, Brittany McLean and
Rachel and Matthew Lee; brothersin-Iaw, Dennis Lee Jr. of Walled
Lake, Michigan and Eric (Jill) Lee
of Phoenix; uncles. Perry (Carol)
McCalla of Coloma; Tim McCalla
of Tomahawk, Wisconsin; and
Robert (Marcia) Graham of St. Joseph, and many cousins.
Sean was preceded in death by
many loved family members and his
canine companion, Tobi.
MARGARET M. MCGOWAN
Margaret M. McGowan, 92, of
Lawrence passed away Thursday,
July 8, 2004, at the LakeView Continuing Care Center, Lawton.
She was the daughter of Rose and
Melvin Johnson, bom March I,
1912, in Decatur.
Margaret
married
Donald
McGowan Sr. on June 23, 1927.
rtet
by the Henry Chamberlain
Lodge 308 will be performed at a
later date.
Dave is survived by four sons. Van
(Janice) Moore of Coloma, Mike
(Rcnee) Moore of Hartford, Ross
M
o o r e of Lawrence and Gary
(Cathy) Moore of Hartford; six
grandchildren, Terri, Sandi, Jenni^ c r ' Jason, Craig, and Chad; two
great-grandchildren;
four
stepgrandchildren; and three step-greatgrandchildren
Dave was preceded in death by his
wife, Roena, on December 8, 1997;
a sister, Lois Righter; and a brother,
Van Moore.
The Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford, is assisting the family
JOSEPH ROMEO
Joseph Romeo, 82, of Decatur
passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2004,
at Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph.
Joseph was bom August 9, 1921,
in Benton Harbor, the son of James
arid Anna (Moore) Romeo. He was
employed as a truck driver for
Pyramid Oil in Benton Harbor for
several years. He served in the US
Navy during World War II in the
South Pacific Theater, and was a
member of Teamsters Local No. 7
of Kalamazoo, American Legion
Post 309 of Decatur and a life
member of VFW Celery City Post
6248 of Decatur.
Friends visited with the family on
Friday at Newell Funeral Home,
Decatur, where funeral services
were held on Saturday, with Mr.
James Abshagen officiating. Cremation followed the service. Memorials may be made to the American
Cancer Society or the Michigan
Heart Association.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth,
whom he married February 8, 1969,
in Benton Harbor. Also surviving
are three daughters, Alice (Robert)
Baiers of Mishawaka, Indiana, Jo
Ann (Ted) Tees of Watervliet and
Rona (John) Szydzik of Brighton,
Michigan; nine grandchildren; five
/great-grandchildren; sister, Terresa
(Ken) Senzig of Laughlin, Nevada;
and a brother, Donald (Nancy) Romeo of South Haven.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; a son, Joseph Michael Romeo; sister, Margaret McGowan;
and three brothers, Robert, James
and George Romeo.
b .ul.
Margaret resided in Lawrence, and
raised two children, Donald Jr. and
Kathleen.
Margaret was a wonderful wife,
mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. All who knew
her will remember her big heart and
warm smile. Most will remember
her with a fishing pole in her hand,
heading to Baker Lake, or knitting
something or even mushroom hunting. Stop for a visit and she would
have something fresh from the oven
to serve.
Margaret was a lifelong resident of
Lawrence and a member of the
Methodist Church, the Ladies Auxiliary and the Senior Citizens
Group. Margaret had many friends
from the years she bowled in Paw
M
ton Harbor High School. He served son Grant Bud" Hitchcock on Paw. Her most recent years were
spent with her special friend, Marty,
our country in the US Army, where
27,2002.
visiting friends and enjoying each
he specialized in vehicle mechanics.
other's company.
In his younger days, Steven was a
H A R O L D W . J E W E L L SR.
Margaret's family greeted friends
St. Joseph firefighter. Steven owned
Harold W. Jewell Sr., 62, of CoDreves Sheet Metal in Benton Har- loma passed away on Monday, July on Sunday, July 11, at the Leonard
bor for the past 25 years. He will be
12, 2004, at Lakeland Hospital, St. Funeral Home, Lawrence. The service to honor her memory was held
greatly missed by all who knew and
loved him.
Harold was bom September 13, on Monday, July 12, at the LawFuneral services were held on Fri1941, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Harold rence United Methodist Church.
day, July 9, at the Benton Harbor C. and Jean (Adams) Jewell. He had The Rev. Jane Logston officiated,
church of Christ, with the Rev. lived in this community for the past Burial followed in Hill Cemetery,
Rusty Stark officiating. Visitation 50 years. Harold was employed at Lawrence. The family has requested
was held on Thursday at Fairplain Superior Steel in Benton Harbor as that in lieu of flowers memorials
Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, a welder for 18 years and at Whirl- may be made to the church.
Benton Harbor. Burial followed in pool Displays in Benton Harbor as a
Surviving is her daughter, KathCrystal Springs Cemetery, Benton cabinetmaker for 10 years. He loved J®®0 (Tom) Straatsma of Grand
Harbor. Memorial donations may be woodworking and spending time Ledge, Michigan; granddaughters,
Sandra L. Davis and Christine M.
made to the family.
with his family.
Survivors include his children.
Funeral services will be held at 1 Hengesbach-Davis, both of Grand
Brian Figlus of Benton Township p.m. on Friday, July 16, at Fairplain U d g e . Margaret also leaves behind
and Toni Figlus of Coloma; his Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, the lights of her life, her two greatmother, Edna Figlus of Benton Benton Harbor, where visitation grandchildren, Joshua David and
township; Brother, David Figlus of will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Chelsea Marie Hengesbach; and
Muskegon, Michigan; two sisters, Thursday at the funeral home. Bur- also a very special friend Marty
Denis Handy of Benton Township ial will be in North Shore Memory Stoddard of Hartford.
She was preceded in death by her
and Paula Hiebert of Winter Haven, Gardens, Hagar Shores. Memorial
Florida; two grandchildren, Amanda donations may be made to the husband, Donald Sr.; son, Donald
Figlus and Shyanna Lawrence; and American Heart Association or Jr., MIA Korean War; grandson,
David H. Davis II; and nine brotha host of nieces, nephews, cousins American Lung Association,
and
friends.
Survivors include his wife, Mary ers and sisters.
Steven was preceded in death by
his father; and by his wife, Sandra
Figlus.
(Hays) Jewell of Coloma; two sons,
Harold (Kathleen) Jewell Jr. of Elkhart and Ronald (Donna) Jewell of
Coloma; three daughters, Roxanna
FRANK C. GEISER
Frank C. Geiser, 93, of Wheaton,
Illinois, formerly of Coloma, died
July 11,2004, in Wheaton.
He was bom April 7, 1911, in
Yugoslavia and had resided in Coloma for 30 years.
Visitation was held Tuesday at
Wiiliams-Kampp Funeral Home in
Wheaton, Illinois. Funeral services
were held Wednesday at St. Mark
Church, Wheaton and burial followed in Interment Assumption
Cemetery, in Winfield, Illinois.
Survivors include his wife, Susanne (Zeri); his children, Susan
Gibbs, Frank, and Larry Geiser; 12
(Lenny) Callahan of Coloma, Tina
(Jerry) Hopkins of Eau Claire and
Teresa (Pete) McDermott of Coloma; his mother Jean McNeese of
Benton Harbor; a brother, Gary
Jewell of Atlanta; sister, Sharon
Blakeman of Benton Harbor; 10
grandchildren, Shina, Ami, Natalie,
Anthony, Ricky, Brittney and Kyle
Jewell and Brandon, Jane and Jon
Hopkins;
great-granddaughter,
Madison Hopkins; and many nieces,,
nephews, cousins and
friends.
Harold was preceded in death by
his father, Harold "Pete" Jewell;
stepfather, Howard McNeese; and
by a brother, Dennis Jewell, Sr.
DAVE MOORE
Dave Moore, 84, of Hartford
passed away on Thursday, July 8,
2004, at his home.
Dave was bom on September 17,
1919, in Bangor Township, the son
of Vem and Nina (VanOstran)
Moore. Dave graduated from Hartford High School in 1939. He was a
lifetime member of the Henry
Chamberlain Lodge 308 and the
Van Buren Sportsman's Club. He
and his wife, Roena,. owned and
operated their own farm for many
years. He was an avid hunter and
fisherman.
He will be greatly
missed by his family and all who
knew him.
As to his wishes, cremation has
taken place and private Masonic
Reinhardt re-elected Coloma
Board of Education President
nephews; three Ryans, four Dowds,
t w o F e r r i s e s and five Woodruffs.
A confirmed bachelor, Pit WIS
preceded in death by his parents, his
brothers, Tom and Snub, and his
sisters, Alice Ferris and Mary
Woodruff.
By Wanda Thomas
During the Coloma Schools Board
of Education organizational meeting
July 12, Lynn Reinhardt was reelected Board President for the
2004-2005 school year. David Vollrath will remain as Vice President,
Libby DeRosa as Secretary, and
Bill Stowers as Treasurer.
Regular Board of Education meetings will continue to be held on the
second Monday of each month at
7:00 p.m. in the Coloma Junior
High Media Center.
The following trustees were appointed to serve on various organizations and committees:
Berrien/Cass School Board Association - Bill Stowers;
Michigan Association of School
Boards Legislative Liaison - Joe
Herman;
Adult Education Representative Cindy Graffenius;
Building and Grounds Committee
- Cindy Graffenius, Lynn Reinhardt, Jon Stibal;
School Improvement Committee Joe Herman, Jon Stibal, Libby
DeRosa;
Finance Committee - Lynn Reinhardt, Dave Vollrath, Bill Stowers;
Personnel Committee - Joe Herman, Lynn Reinhardt, Dave Vollrath;
Athletic Committee - Dave Voll-
GRACE SCHMIDT
Grace Schmidt, 78, of Watervliet,
formally of Havana, Illinois, passed
away July I I , 2004, at home
following a courageous battle
against cancer.
Grace was bom on April 19, 1926
in Havana, Illinois to Davis Elijah
and Anna Marie (Riley) Brown.
Grace married Charles (Pappy)
Schmidt on April 16,1994.
Grace enjoyed spending time with
her family fishing and making
crafts. You could always count on
seeing a craft project that was underway when you visited. Grace
loved her husband and her family
more than anything else. She was a
wonderful wife, parent and grandparent.
At her request, cremation has
taken place. A private memorial
service will be held at a later date.
Memorials in honor of Grace can be
made to the South Haven Hospice.
Grace is survived by her husband,
Charles Schmidt of Watervliet;
..
children, Raymond (Gloria) SmitI
o f C o l o m a , Melinda Liggen oflndiana. Chuck (Pam) Schmidt, stepsons Richard (Diane) Schmidt of
Illinois, David Schmidt of Paw
Paw; step-daughters, Gloria (Ra>m o n d ) Smith of Watervliet, Barbara
(Dan) Hamilton of Hartford; her
b r o t h e r J i m Brown of Illinois; sister,
Suzie Brickenridge of Illinois; 22
grandchildren,
30
great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Grace was preceded in death by
her parents, a daughter, Ann*
Schmidt, a step-son, Dan Schmidt; a
sister Sybial Vier; and two brothers,
Guy Brown and Walt Brown.
rath, Bill Stowers, Libby DeRosa.
Action items
The Board approved entering into
a contract with Clean America of
Benton Harbor for janitorial services for the High School, Junior
High, Middle School, Alwood gymnasium, Coloma Elementary, Washington Elementary, the vocation
building, and the administration
office at a cost of $134,850.66, plus
extra cleaning costs.
A contract was also approved with
Heaven Scent of Coloma for carpet
cleaning services at a rate of
$.1145/square foot for the 20042005 school year.
A new teacher was hired. John
Hann, who previously worked in
Zeeland Schools with middle school
children, will teach special education at Coloma Middle School for
the 2004-2005 school year at a salary of $31,851.
Supplemental
contracts
were
granted to Mark Eddy, Varsity
Football Coach, $6,363.04; Rita
Hurst, Civil Rights Coordinator,
$2,000; Justin Noack, TeacherCisco IT Essentials, $10,905.42;
Justin Noack, Network Administration and Computer Repairman for
the district at a cost not to exceed
$20,000.
Based on auditor recommendation,
the Board gave permission to open
an activity checking account to con-
Wvt. DDA
buys Judd
property for
Crime
Stoppers
development
CRIME OF THE WEEK
June 10,2004
This is Sergeant Tina Morrow for
Crime Stoppers. The crime of the
week comes from the files of the
Berrien County S h e r i f f s Department.
Sometime during the evening
houfs on Thursday, June 10,2004, a
Breaking and Entering occurred at
^ a , s ^ o u n t r y ^ e t ^ e Seated
on M-140 in Watervliet Township.
The suspects entered the business
and stole $500 in unrolled change,
<'
two video cameras, and a TV moniPATRICK J. RYAN
tor.
Patrick Joseph Ryan, 75, passed
The suspects are unknown at this
away suddenly on July 7, 2004, at time.
the family cottage on Paw Paw
Crime Stoppers wants the person
or
Lake, Watervliet.
persons responsible for this
Pat was bom the last of six chil- Breaking and Entering and will pay
dren, to Thomas "Cocky" and Mae up to $1,000 for information leading
Ryan on January 6, 1929, in Chi- to an arrest.
cago. He grew up on Oglesby Street
Crime Stoppers also pays cash
in South Shore, and every year from rewards on other felony crimes and
Memorial Day until Labor Day at the capture of fugitives.
Fairview Beach, Paw Paw Lake. He
The South Bend area Crime Stopdescribed idyllic childhood sum- pers Program serves the entire Mimers with his gang of friends chiana region.
swimming, digging for worms, and
Crime Stoppers toll free at 1fishing from a leaky rowboat, gen- 800-342-STOP. You will be given a
code number, and we won't ask
crally free of adult supervision.
Pat was 10 when his mother died, your name.
leaving his upbringing to a busy
father and older siblings. An often
told tale was of a day he ditched
school and rode a street car downtown to see a show. He felt the hair
bristling on the back of his neck and
tumed around to see his father sitting in back of him. He never would
June-July, 2004
say what transpired after that.
This is Sergeant Tina Morrow for
Pat was a veteran of the Korean
Crime
Stoppers. The Crime of the
War, stationed in Alaska. He
worked at a boilermaker, building Week comes from the files of the
nuclear plants and other large facili- Berrien County S h e r i f f s Departties. During the summer, between ment.
Investigators
include:
Berrien
jobs, he stayed at the cottage, which
has no phone. When the unwelcome County S h e r i f f s Department; Baromessage came from his sister Mary da Lake Township Police Departthat, "The hall called," it was time ment; and Berrien Springs Police
to report back to Illinois for work - Department.
often "7-12s" until the job was
Within the last month, several Midone.
nor Destruction of Property comAfter retirement, Pat spent about plaints have occurred throughout
half the year in the Joliet area, and the Berrien County area. Unknown
half the year at the cottage, which subjects are using BB guns or pellet
he invested in and improved every guns to shoot out windows of
year. His relations like to tease him homes, businesses, and vehicles.
about being the "Squire of the
This senseless act has caused sevLanding."
eral thousand dollars in damage,
He will be fondly remembered for
Crime Stoppers wants the persons
his love of fishing, the stock market, responsible for this Minor Destmcpolitics. Thanksgiving dinner and tion of Property and will pay up to
bailing his young relatives out of $1,000 for information leading to
various scrapes, and rooting for the their arrest.
Irish, Bears and Sox. But most of
Crime Stoppers also pays cash
all, he should be remembered for rewards on other felony crimes and
his lifelong love affair with the cot- the capture of fugitives.
K o South nBend
anA A
Area
tage. and generations of femily TThe
~ 0 Crime Stopfriends and neighbors at Paw Paw pers Program serves the entire Michiana region. Call Crime Stoppers
Lake.
He is survived by his sister, toll free at 1-800-342-STOP. You
Loretta Dowd of Palm Desert, Cali- will be given a code number, and
fomia, as well as 14 nieces and we won't ask your name.
CRIME
STOPPERS
Crime of the Week
solidate all building activity accounts that will be held at the administration office instead of at
individual buildings. These funds
will not be part of the School District's bookkeeping system but will
be held in trust for the various organizations that have held fundraising activities.
The Board approved the sale of
8,982 shares of Coloma Frozen
Food stock.
Coloma High School's equestrian
team was approved as a club.
Due to the fact the school system
does not receive state aid in September, the Board voted to allow
the administration to proceed with
the attorney to borrow for cash flow
purposes.
A
maximum
of
$1,200,000 will be needed to borrow to assist with expenses in the
early part of the school year.
Building principals for the 20042005 school year will be: Harold
Wheeler - High School Principal
and Richard Becht - Assistant High
School Principal; Peter Olsen Junior High Principal and Rick
Geerling - Assistant Junior High
Principal; Scott Pauley - Middle
School Principal and Lee Wilson Assistant Middle School Principal;
Daryl Ost - Coloma Elementary
Principal; and William Dygert Washington Elementary Principal.
i
DEED HAND-OVER...Dick and Karen Judd (left) hand over the deed
to the former Judd Lumber property to Watervliet DDA Chairman
Tim Freeburn. Looking on is Judd Lumber Manager Eric Richardson.
(Brian Dissette photo)
FIRE DEPT.
continued from page I
f
pressed concem that the Hagar firefighters should have been involved
in the decision. He felt that everything was totally done behind their
backs, including the backs of two of
the Township Board members.
In a comment to the Tri-City Record, Fitz said, "What happened last
night was a very rushed decisionnot thought out at all. I think it was
a planned agenda of three people on
the (Township) Board. It is not in
the best interest of Hagar Township
by any means whatsoever."
Fitz further stated that six patrol
cars escorted Hagar Township
Treasurer Holt and Hagar Township
Clerk Kelley to the Hagar Township
Fire Hall after the meeting for the
purpose of changing the locks.
None of the Hagar firefighters were
allowed inside or allowed to get
their personal possessions.
"This was a total hostile takeover,"
Fitz stated. "It was implemented
like Hitler. The meeting tonight
(referring to a July 13 Coloma Fire
Board meeting) will tell us a lot
what will happen, whether we stay
or will be out."
When questioned about her vote,
Hagar Township Treasurer Mary Jo
Holt said that, after attending a previous closed meeting with an attorney, she was confident residents
will have the same, if not better, fire
protection. She was convinced that
after reading the agreement, about
all of the issues had been covered.
Township Clerk Deborah Kelley
explained that the Township Board
had been voted in to take care of
Township business. They were responsible to look to the future. All
kinds of Township costs had fac)red into the Board's decision. The
reement with Coloma was a way
to begin taking care of future budget
mcems.
according to Kelley, the public
m't informed earlier due to the
;t the Board didn't have all of the
irmation available then.
according to the news release,
Fire Board Chairman William
Moser said, "We are happy to include Hagar Township into our service area. We expect to extend the
same fiscally responsible service to
them that we give the City and
Township of Coloma."
Coloma Township Supervisor Ken
Parrigin said, "We have the finest
Fire Department in the area and we
welcome Hagar Township into that
department. We know that they will
benefit from their decision."
Coloma Mayor Charles Owen
said, "The continuing combination
of services between municipalities
is a positive trend and one that I
hope will continue."
B a h u s Farms
HUNKY
FRUIT STAND
New crop Red Potatoes
lbs $ 75
The property of Judd Lumber,
destroyed by fire a year ago this
spring, has been purchased by the
Watervliet DDA for $30,000 in cash
and with $85,000 in tax credits from
the City.
A press release from City Hall
states:
"On behalf of the Watervliet City
Administration and the Watervliet
Downtown Development Authority
(DDAX we are pleased to announce
that the vacant Judd Lumber property has been acquired by the City's
DDA.
The City and the DDA have
worked for nearly six months in an
effort to obtain this property, eventually finding success by offering a
tax credit and cash payment to the
sellers.
The DDA and City felt that this
property offered a great opportunity
for economic development, though
it lacked some of the needed infrastructure. "The DDA is committed
to bringing new jobs and development to Watervliet's downtown,
and we are excited about taking on
this project," stated DDA Chairman
Tim Freebum. Therefore, the partnership between the City and DDA
agreed to seek grant funding to help
create the infrastructure, while seeking a developer for the property.
For this project, the City of Watervliet will partner with the Downtown Development Authority to
apply for and administer a Community Development Block Grant
through Michigan Economic Development Corporation to help revive the property and attract new
development. This partnership will
be seeking nearly $200,000 in grant
funding for this project."
July 15, 2004
Sweet Cherries
Blueberries
Jams & Jellies
M-140 between Napier &
Meadowbrook Roads
944-3025
Lynn Reinhardt
St. Paul's
United Church
of Christ
"Rummage"
set for
July 22-23-24
St. Paul's United Church of Christ
will be having a "Rummage" Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 2223-24 from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00
p.m.
Such treasures as clothing, toys,
collectables, furniture, dishes, and
office equipment are just a few of
the items that will be available for
purchase.
The church is located on M-140,
SVi miles south of Watervliet between Napier and Territorial, at the
"Big Red Bam."
Local student
graduates from
Spring Arbor
University
Janice Hansen of Hartford was
among the students at Spring Arbor
University who graduated during
commencement exercises May 15.
Earning a grade-point average of
3.70-3.89, she graduated magna
cum laude, with a degree in family
life education.
Spring Arbor University is located
eight miles west of Jackson, Michigan.
By Mary Brost Reck
The Watervliet Public Schools
Board of Education meeting began
with an organizational meeting.
Darrell Day, who was absent from
the meeting, was elected to another
term as School Board President for
the 2004-05 school year. Ronald
McLaughlin will once again serve
as Vice President, with Ted Tees
taking another term as Treasurer.
In the only change from last year,
newcomer Marilyn Barchett was
elected Treasurer of the School
Board for the next year.
Members of the Board were also
appointed to various committee
positions. Penny Hanks and Marilyn
Barchett were appointed to the Negotiations Committee, to be chaired
by Day. McLaughlin will serve as
alternate.
Bill Spaulding will serve as
Chairman for the Board Goals and
Objectives Committee, with Kate
Attila-Hyksa and Day as members.
Hanks will serve as alternate.
McLaughlin,
with Tees
and
Spaulding as members, will chair
the Superintendent Review Committee.
Tees will chair the Finance Committee; Spaulding and Barchett will
serve as members, with Day acting
as altemate.
Hanks and Attila-Hyksa will be
representatives to the Berrien
County Intermediate School District. McLaughlin and Attila-Hyksa
will serve as representatives on the
Curriculum Committee, with Tees
as altemate.
The Board also made several procedural decisions. It will continue to
meet on the second Monday of the
month, -7:00 p.m., in the High
School library. Board members designated 5/3 Bank as the district's
official depository.
Thrun, Maatsch & Nordberg law
firm will continue to serve as the
School District's official attorney,
and Gerbel will continue as the financial auditor.
The Tri-City Record will continue
to serve as the official newspaper'
for publishing all legal notices and
reports. "We've used the Tri-City
Record ever since I've been on the
Board," noted McLaughlin, who led
the meeting in Day's absence.
"They have always done a very
good job."
During the regular Board meeting,
Tees read two thank-you notes directed to the Board. One was from
Vicky McDonald, who thanked
Board members for their "kind
words and special gift of the
4
Golden Apple' at the June Board
meeting." The award was presented
to McDonald upon her retirement.
Tees also read a note from Joan*
Banasik, which read, in part: :
"Thank you for the special recognition day." Banasik, who recently
retired after 20 years on the Board,
continued: "The Watervliet schools
have been my second home. My
only regret is that I didn't run for
the Board 10 years earlier."
The Board approved the hiring of
two teachers. Elizabeth Szymas will
be the new Middle School math
teacher and Aaron Toothman will
teach fifth grade. Both will receive
a four-year probationary contract.
The Board also accepted the resignation of Elizabeth Grow, who gave
four years of service to the district.
Grow is transferring to a position in
Niles.
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July 20
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l.OMA MOVIE GUIDE
Coloma seniors recognized for high achievement
By Wanda Thomas
Katherine Munchow, Evan Owen,
Following a custom established Ashley Pallas, Robert Pounders,
many years ago, Coloma High Courtnee Prince, Wade Richardson,
School recognizes student achieve- Heather Sewcyck, Jonathon Smith,
ment for high accomplishments in Steven Spies, and Katherine Weber
the various departments and extra- DRAMA - Joshua Burgess
curricular activities in school life.
STUDENT FORUM - Erich BigIn announcing the names of the gart, Farrid Coleman, Jackie Hauch,
2004 Coloma seniors who earned Sara N. Martin, Diane Mitchell,
special awards. Principal Harold Alisha Rockette, David Saleeby,
Wheeler stated that the certificates and Priscilla Williams
of merit that the students receive SCIENCE OLYMPIAD - Erich
indicate not only high achievement Biggart, Kathleen Brinnehl, Mallory
but also specialization in certain Golas, Jackie Hauch, Stephanie
fields of scholastic work.
Kerlin, Diane Mitchell, and Ashley
Wheeler explained that faculty Pallas
recommendations, along with the ACADEMIC CHALLENGE actual school record, are used to John Crabtree, Jamianne Dumdei,
determine those who merit citations. Ken Jennings, and Andrew Kurland
The ability to put into practical use ACADEMIC CHEVRONS - Althe high school training completed lissa Arent, Jaime Cade, Mallory
by the student is another important Goals, Katherine Munchow, Wade
requirement for the various awards.
Richardson, and Jonathon Smith
Coloma seniors winning awards BASEBALL - Charles Beutter,
in:
Erich Biggart, Robert Edelberg,
ENGLISH - Allissa Arent, KaSan- Thomas Garland, Nicholas Muendra Ashley, Jessica Becker, Melissa chow, Christopher McNew, Evan
Becker, Kathleen Brinnehl, Stella Owen, and Jonathon Smith
Bunn, Jaime Case, John Crabtree, WRESTLING - Joshua Burgess,
Jamianne Dumdei, Robert Edelberg, Tyler Covert, Bret Hawblitzel,
Mai lory Colas, Jackie Hauch, Sarah Wade Richardson, Jonathon Smith,
Janecko, Stephanie Kerlin, Andrew Mark Stevens, and John Hughes
Kurland, Bridgette LeBeau;
BOYS TRACK - Farrid Coleman,
Diane Mitchell, Katherine Mun- John Crabtree, Shavarr Goodloe,
chow, Brittney Orton, Ashley Mathew Pethick, Da'Von Razor,
Pallas, Wade Richardson, Stefanie David Saleeby, and Mark Stevens
Robinson, Heather Sewcyck, Jona- GIRLS TRACK - Stella Bunn,
thon Smith, Katherine Smith, Ky Sarah Janecko, Krystal March, AshSmith, Michael Stevens, William ley Pallas, Alisha Rockette, KatheTenter, and Kimberly Wood
rine Smith, Nancy Miller, and
GERMAN - Ken Jennings, Kathe- Heather Sewcyck
rine Munchow, and Alisha Rockette VOLLEYBALL - Tina Ashley,
SPANISH - Stella Bunn, Andrew Diane Mitchell, and Katherine WeKurland, and Sara B. Martin
ber
MATHEMATICS - Allissa Arent, GOLF - Nicholas Muenchow
Stella Bunn, Jaime Cade, Robert TENNIS - Valerie Moser, Cassy
Edelberg, Mallory Colas, William Noack, Katherine Weber, Kimberly
Johnson, Stephanie Kerlin, Andrew Wood, Joshua Burgess, Mario
Kurland, Bridgette LeBeau, Katherine Munchow, Ashley Pallas,
Wade Richardson, Stefanie Robinson, Heather Sewcyck, Jonathon
Smith, and Katherine Robinson
SCIENCE - Kathleen Brinnehl,
Stella Bunn, Mallory Colas, Stephanie Kerlin, Andrew Kurland,
Bridgette LeBeau, Diane Mitchell,
Katherine Munchow, Ashley Pallas,
Wade Richardson, and Stefanie
Robinson
SOCIAL STUDIES - Allissa Arent, KaSandra Ashley, Stella Bunn,
John Crabtree, Thomas Garland,
Jackie Hauch, Sarah Janecko, Stephanie Kerlin, Diane Mitchell,
Katherine Munchow, Rachel Needham, Wade Richardson, and Michael Stevens
ART - Bonnie Dorton, Jamianne
Dumdei, Jackie Hauch, Andrew
Kurland, Cassy Noack, Wade Richardson, Heather Sewcyck, Katherine Weber, and Kimberly Wood
POTTERY - John Crabtree, Ken
Jennings, Nicole Kublick, and
Katherine Weber
BAND - Kathleen Brinnehl, Bonnie
Dorton, Ernesto Gonzalez, Jessica
Haus, John Howland, Nancy Miller,
Valerie Moser, Katherine Munchow, Rachel Needham, Melvin
Pearson, Katrina Stewart, and Caitlin Williams
CHOIR - Allissa Arent, Heidi
Blanchard, Erich Biggart, Joshua
Burgess, Katie Evett, Kaylee Fry,
Mallory Golas, Bret Hawblitzel,
Sarah Janecko, Rachel Kniebes,
Cody Krieger, Crystal Lull, Katherine Munchow, Courtnee Prince,
Katrina Stewart, and Loretta Stover
BUSINESS SERVICES TECHNOLOGY - Katie Evett, Nancy
Miller, and Sara Nielsen
DRAFTING - Garyl Guidry, Robert Jackson, Cassy Noack, and Jonathon Smith
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Robert Edelberg, William Johnson,
Cody Krieger, Evan Owen, and
Mark Stevens
AUTO S H O P - Charles Beutter,
Mario Fonseca, John Howland,
John Hughes, Thomas Jones, Brian
Lawrence, Andrew Miller, Christopher Souers, Steven Spies, and William Tenter
MACHINE TOOL - Tyler Covert,
Matthew Foster, Ernesto Gonzalez,
Bret Hawblitzel, Andrew Miller,
Nicholas Muenchow, Robert Pounders, Michael Rantz, Timothy
Shelby, and William Tenter
WOODSHOP - Charles Beutter,
Farrid Coleman, Jermaine Guidry,
Vince Hartman, Adam Ott, Matthew Pethick, and Robert Pounders
WELDING - Tyler Covert, John
Hughes,
Nicholas
Muenchow,
Robert Pounders, and Steven Spies
OUTSTANDING
ATTENDANCE - Allissa Arent, Charles
Beutter, Erich Biggart, Kathleen
Brinnehl, John Crabtree, Jamianne
Dumdei, Robert Edelberg, Thomas
Garland, Garyl Guidry, Bret Hawblitzel, Rachel Kniebes, AriSftw
Kurland, Diane Mitchell;
ley, Jaime Cade, Christin Harris,
Fonseca, Shavarr Goodloe, Bret
Hawblitzel, Cody Krieger, Wade Bridgette LeBeau, Diane Mitchell,
Katherine Weber, and KaSandra
Richardson, Mark Stevens, and
Ashley
Robert Jackson
SIDELINE CHEERLEADING FOOTBALL - Erich Biggart, Joshua Burgess, Farrid Coleman, Tyler Jessica Becker, Stella Bunn, Ashley
Dolezan, Niquetta Fisher, Sarah
Covert, Robert Edelberg, Mario
Janecko,
Crystal Lull, Brittney OrFonseca, Jermayne Franklin, Thomas Garland, Shavarr Goodloe, Bret ton, Ashley Pallas, and Alisha
Rockette
Hawblitzel, Thomas Jones, James
COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADKnight, Patrick McCrory;
Evan Owen, Matthew Pethick, . ING - Jessica Becker, Stella Bunn,
Ashley Dolezen, Niquetta Fisher,
Da'Von Razor, Jonathon Smith,
Christin Harris, Sarah Janecko,
David Saleeby, Ryan Sater-Morse,
Nicole Kublick, Crystal Lull, BrittKy Schultz, George Metz, and
ney Orton, Ashley Pallas, Alisha
Christopher Souers
Rockette, and Heather Weaver
GIRLS BASKETBALL - Jaime
DANCE TEAM - Heidi BlanchCade and Diane Mitchell
ard,
Jamianne Dumdei, Mallory
SOCCER - Cody Krieger, David
Golas, Christine Hauch, Jackie
Saleeby, and Mark Stevens
Hauch, Rachel Kniebes, Valerie
BOYS BASKETBALL - Erich
Moser, Stefanie Robinson, KatheBiggart, Farrid Coleman, Robert
rine Smith, Amy Saunders, and
Edelberg, Jermayne Franklin, Kevin
Kimberly Wood
Musgrove, and David Saleeby
BOWLING - Bridgette LeBeau
GIRLS SOFTBALL - Tina Ash-
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WATERVLIET HIGH SCHOOL HOSTED...135 marching members of the Jacksonville (Alabama) State
University Drum and Bugle Corps July 9-10. The students, ages 15-22, are traveling throughout the country
to participate In competitions. The ^Marching Southerners" spent the night In the WHS gymnasium and the
days practicing for the International Drum and Bugle Competition held In Kalamazoo July 10. According to
Staccy Hannery, Color Guard Captain Head, the competition draws participants from throughout the
country and abroad. She noted there would be contestants from Japan and the Netherlands, among others,
participating.
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LOTS OF "KUTIES"...(from the left) Bradley Stroder, 13, holding
3-month-old Kay lie Dillion; 4-year-old Courtney Angelo; 10-year-old
Shelby Stroder holding 1-year-old Tristan Freemyer; and Jessica
Stroder, 21, holding 1-month-old Cameron Freemyer. Jessica, Bradey, and Shelby are the children of Keith and Tammy Stroder of Cooma. They are the grandchildren of John and Barbara Stroder of
bloma and Howard and Diane Mundt of Benton Harbor. Courtney
is the daughter of Scott Angelo and Tara Angelo of Coloma and the
granddaughter of John and Barbara Stroder and Jan Angelo of Cooma. Kaylie Dillion, daughter of Brett Dillion and Tara Angelo of
Coloma, is the granddaughter of John and Barbara Stroder of ColoMaria Wyatt of Watervliet, a jun- ma; Glenn and Suzette Gerber of Manter, Kansas; and Terry and
ior at Spring Arbor University, Jessie Dillion of Lamar, Colorado. She is the great-granddaughter of
earned Dean's List honors for the MJ. and Ann Gerber of Manter and Jettie Dillion of Lamar. Tristan
2004 spring semester at the univer- and Cameron Freemyer, sons of Billy Freemyer and Jessica Stroder
sity.
of Coloma, are the grandsons of Keith and Tammy Stroder of CoThe Dean's List recognizes full- oma and Steve and Carla Glowacki of Hartford. They are the greattime students who have received a grandsons of John and Barbara Stroder of Coloma and Howard and
grade-point average of 3.5 or higher
Mane Mundt of Benton Harbor.
for the semester.
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Maria, the daughter of Vicki and relatives who read the Tri-City Record. Make sure you write your
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Before calling, please have the
following information available:
•Social Security Number; •Insurance information including policy
numbers); •Information on your
damages; •Direct deposit information; •Day and evening contact
information.
For more information, contact
Brian Dissette, Watervliet City
Manager - City Hall Office, at (269)
463-6769; or Lt. John Pokagon,
Watervliet Police Department, (269)
463-4770.
Federal and state recovery officials
announced the opening July 12 of a
Disaster Recovery Center in Berrien
Berrien County
Sheriffs
Department
seeks help in
locating
marijuana
operations
According to a news release from
Lt. Keith Hafer, the Berrien County
Sheriffs Department is requesting
the public's assistance in locating
possible marijuana-growing operations.
Activities such as suspicious persons or vehicles parked near agricultural or woodland areas and gardening equipment or supplies hidden in these areas often indicate
marijuana cultivation.
The public should not take any
action to collect plants or confront
suspicious persons.
Any information regarding possible marijuana cultivation should be
reported to the Berrien County
Sheriffs Narcotics Unit at 1-800505-6272.
County to serve homeowners, renters, and business people who have
already called to register for assistance.
The center is located in the South
County Building at 1205 North
Front Street in Niles and is open
from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., seven
days a week.
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According to Dissette, Werth approached the City of Watervliet
because the City qualifies for grants
for the housing, based on the 2002
Census of median household in-
come for the City. The new housing
will be funded in part by the Michigan State Housing Development
Authority (MSHDA) and the United
States Department of Agriculture's
Rural Development Program.
According to Dissette, Werth
looks at an area's average income
and charges rent at a level affordable to the bulk of the population.
"It creates a place for seniors
within the City that's well maintained, up to date, and affordable,"
he said.
Housing site questioned
The property Werth is pursuing for
the project is just north of Brookfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep and was
once part of the old paper mill. It
was donated to Werth by Berrien
County Brownfleld Economic Development Corporation on behalf of
the City of Watervliet.
However, Dissette said Werth is
"running into hurdles" with developing and engineering costs for the
property and was seeking an alternate site.
The Coloma Watervliet Area
Chamber of Commerce (CWACC)
will be holding its next "Business
After Hours" at Deer Forest in Coloma on Thursday, July 22, from 5
to 7 p.m.
Chamber members, bring your
family members to a fun-filled evening of networking and family fun
at Deer Forest. Deer Forest in Coloma has made improvements it
wants everyone to see.
Free coupon books for your next
visit will be passed out to members,
and refreshments will be served in
the pavilion.
R.S.V.P. to the CWACC office at
468-4430 by July 19.
1 pledge to continue the drain office:
As user friendly with response to concerns as soon as possible
Will not take away any citizens property to secure an easement
Insure timely review of all drainage plans for all projects
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Listings must be renewed weekly; the listing deadline for next week's paper
is noon on Monday.
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OUTSTANDING ARMY ROTC CADET SENIOR...Daniel R. Hayes
Jr., son of Joan Harris and Daniel Hayes Sr., both of Watervliet, has
been presented with the 2004 George C. Marshall Reserve Officer
Training Corps Award at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, '
Kentucky. The award is presented to the most outstanding Army
ROTC cadet seniors at each U.S. college or university that hosts ROTC
detachments. Daniel also received the University President's Award'
and earned Distinguished Military Graduate honors.
Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant of the U.S. Army on April 24, *
Daniel is now stationed at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri as an engi- '
neer.
Daniel's mother and his brother, Joe Stalnbrook (pictured on the
right), pinned Daniel with his bars at the ceremony.
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Saturday, July 17, registration begins at 7:30 a.m., shotgun start at 8 a.m., "GORDON KNUTSON MEMORIAL GOLF
TOURNAMENT," Paw Paw Lake Golf Course in Watervliet. Fund-raiser for Community Hospital Foundation Endowment Fund.
Call Rachel at 463-3111, extension 279; 1-800-463-1164, ext. 279, for more information.
Saturday through Saturday, July 17-24, "VAN BUREN YOUTH FAIR," east of Hartford on Red Arrow Hwy. Featured will be
4-H exhibits, camival, paintball, tractor pulls. Demolition Derby, fireworks, great food, and lots more fun! Admission is $5 for
adults and $2 for children.
Saturday, July 17,10 a.m.-noon, "SARETT NATURE CENTER VOLUNTEER WORK MORNING," call to register. (269)
927-4832. Sunday, July 18,1 p.m., "CANOE OR KAYAK THE ST. JOSEPH RIVER," fee is $12/person, call Sarett at (269)
927-4832 to register and specify canoe or kayak. Bring a hat, plenty of drinking water & snacks. Sarett Nature Center is
located at 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor.
Tuesday & Thursday, July 20 & 22, 9 a.m.-noon, "SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM FOR AGES 5-10," provided by
Coloma Community Schools and Coloma Charter Township, call Susan Plee at (269) 921-3416 for more information. July 20 is
Curious Kids Planetarium & July 22 is Kalamazoo Valley Museum Field Trip. Cost for Coloma Township residents is $8/week
or $4.50/event: nonresidents, $10/week or $5.50/event.
Tuesday, July 20,12:00 noon. "RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL LUNCHEON MEETING," at Van Buren Intermediate
School District Conference Center in Lawrence. Program is "Fraud."
Wednesday, July 21, 7 p.m., "WE CAN RIDE 4-H CLUB OPEN HOUSE," at Buchanan Westerners Showgrounds, Mead
Road, Buchanan. Call MSU Extension Office at (269) 944-4126, extension 4000.
Wednesdays, July 21-28, 9:00-11:00 a.m., ',W0W4K1DS," hosted by Coloma United Methodist Church. Stories of Jesus,
music, crafts, drama & games will be offered for ages 5-12.
Wednesday, July 21, 7 p.m., "BERRIEN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY." Latter-day Saints Library. 395 Jakway.
Fairplain/Benton Harbor. Elaine Thomopolus. author of "St. Joseph/Benton Harbor Images of America," will speak.
Thursdays through August 19.7:00 p.m.. "CONCERTS IN THE PARK" SERIES. Ely Park, downtown Hartford. On July 15.
"Rene Meave Duo" (Tex-Mex): 7/22. "Mlchiana Lighthouse Chorus" (barbershop). Free drawing each week.
Thursday. July 22.2:00 p.m.. MAGICAL WORLD OF READING PROGRAM ON "PUPPETS!" at Watervliet District Library
for children 3-12 7/22 the Stevens Puppets presents "The Wizard of Oz"; 1 p.m. Wednesday. July 28. "SCIENCE!" program
presented by Curious Kids' Museum. STORYTIME at 1:30 p.m. each Friday. Call 463-6382 for more information.
Thursday-Saturday. July 22-24.9 a.m.-6 p.m., "St. PAUL'S UCC RUMMAGE SALE." at the "Big Red Bam" on M-140. 5!4
miles south of Watervliet on M-140. between Napier Avenue & Territorial Road.
Saturdays, July 24 & August 14.10 a.m.-4 p.m.. "FREE BOATER SAFETY CLASSES," Berrien County Sheriffs Dept..
Marine Division. 919 Port St., St. Joseph. Bring a sack lunch. Preregistration is required; call (269) 983-7111. extension 7255.
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Dissette said, "realistically," the
only other property available is a
seven-acre lot across from Flaherty
Park in Watervliet.
"The mill site is most likely not an
option (for donation)," he said, "but
it's not out of the realm of possibiU
ity."
At the Watervliet City Commission meeting on June 15, the Conv
mission granted authority to Disr
sette to propose altemate property
to Werth.
Werth said, "We're looking at all
the options." He also said they are
still pursuing the property by the
river.
Werth said, because MSHDA is
funding the project in part, it is requiring that the MDEQ approve the
property for building.
He called the process of getting the
necessary documentation done as
"time-consuming."
Dissette said to 4tplan on updating"'
at the next meeting, in regard to
which property will be used for th^
housing.
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Watervliet residents may file for disaster aid
City of Watervliet residents who
have suffered damage from the May
20-24, 2004, severe storms may be
eligible for federal and state disaster
assistance.
Homeowners, renters, and business owners within Berrien County
may apply to receive assistance
with losses to their property. Insurance may not cover all of the losses
and persons are encouraged to apply
for assistance
Assistance may include: •Grants
for basic home repairs and/or rental
assistance; •U.S. Small Business
Administration low-interest loans
for renters, homeowners, and businesses; •Grants for serious disasterrelated needs and expenses such as
appliances and furniture.
To apply for the state and federal
assistance program, please call 1800-621-FEMA (3362); or TTY at
1-800-462-7585, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.,
seven days a week.
.
By Noel Carlson
A new affordable housing unit in
downtown Watervliet will mean
good news for local senior citizens.
Werth Development, LLC, is
working with federal and state departments to construct more senior
housing projects in downtown Watervliet, according to Brian Dissette,
Watervliet City Manager.
• Stephen Werth, Representative
from Werth, says he hopes to begin
construction in the fall on a twostory building called "Riverpark
Senior Citizen Apartments." The
building would have 48 units that
are mostly one-bedroom apartments.
Werth (based out of Alpena, Michigan) currently owns 50 housing
projects throughout the state, which
include 1,326 apartments.
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Veronica stays in her place, covering cat fashion shows, cooking and other
"female" interests. When Veronica refuses to settle for being eye candy and
steps behind the news desk, it's war.
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love story evolves as an elderly man reads out of a faded notebook the story
of their love to his Alzheimer' s-stricken wife.
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S P I D E R - M A N 2 - (Held Over!) Action movie with Tobey Maguire &
Kirsten Dunst. Peter Parker uses his superpowers to combat villain Dr. Otto
Octavius. Based on Marvel Comics characters.
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July 15, 2004
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in the cow fort of your home.
Aging creates a host of tough decisions
that can cause stress, anxiety and depression.
Riverwood's Elder Services professionals
visit you in the privacy, safety and convenience
of your own home to work through options
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Our staff is certified in gerontology and
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the August 3, 2004 Primary Elec4. Approved the June 7, 2004
9 to 12 p.m.
Phone: 468-8040 9:30 a.m.
tion has been scheduled for
minutes.
Fax: 468-3498.
Assessor Hours - Tues./Wed. from
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Ids Si I'iihiic
\(fticcs
Wednesday, July 21, 2004, at 9:30
5. Approved payment of bills toThe Building Inspector Hours - 9-12 p.m.
taling $25, 247.53
a.m. at the Coloma City Hall, 119
Tues./Thurs. mornings from 7:30 to
N. Paw Paw St., Coloma, Michigan.
6. Approved $5606 to replace the
WANT AD RATES
The Public Accuracy Test is conculvert on Britain Ave. at Mud
For m m adt, iott& found, thank-you
Creek.
ducted to determine that the pron o t * , penonalt. etc.
gram(s) and the computer being
7. Approved $18,799 to repair a
"Lower Prices Under Your Car!"
used
to
tabulate
the
results
of
the
section of Biastock Road be19.00 per ad of 2S wocdt or I t t t , plus 10
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election counts the votes in the
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manner prescribed by the law.
tame ad for $2.00 laaa. add $1 for border.
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8. Approved addressing the rehi t*
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Please
take
notice
that
the
BainAd muat be paid In advance by
Coloma City Clerk
S M-Itt
joining of CWAEDC during
bridge Township Zoning Board of (7/16/04-TCR)
cradH card. caah. or check at the
926-2006
2005 budget preparation.
Appeals will hold a public hearing
TrWHy Record
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9. Approved appointment of Bobon July 21, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the
131 North Main Street
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bie Abbott to fill remainder of
684-4540
P.O. Box 7
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Territorial Road, Watervliet, Michining Commission.
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AD DEADLINE IS NOON ON TUESDAY!
gan, in said Township, to consider
10. Approved contracting with
an application for a variance from
Gove Associates Inc. to draft
YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT
the minimum acreage requirements BAINBRIDGE T O W N S H I P
proposed revisions to the zonThe Church of Jesus Christ
by David J. Ross acting on behalf of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
ing ordinance.
6479 N. Watervliet Road
Viola Ross for her property located Bainbridge Township will conduct a
11. Abandoned Orchard Ordinance
Watervliet, Ml
at 5119 1 erritorial Road. (Property Public Accuracy test for the August
tabled.
Sunday 2 P.M.
Number 11-01-0018-0016-00-7).
3-, 2004, Primary Election on July
12.
Approved
Fixed Asset CapiTuesday 7 P.M. (Prayer)
Please take further notice that the 23, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the Baintalization Policy.
Wednesday 7 P.M.
tentative text of the above request bridge Township Hall, 7315 Terri13. Approved proceeding with conSPACIOUS 3 bed-l
Pastor James Wade (269) 674-4452 may be examined prior to the date
torial Road, Watervliet, Michigan.
room, 2 bath, mantract
amendments
to
include
in(7/15,7/22,7/29,8/5/04.TCR)
of the hearing by calling the Bain- The Public Accuracy test is conufactured home In
surance and indemnity clause.
Watervliet on appr.
bridge Township Hall (468-8040) ducted to demonstrate that the pro14. Baiers reported on discussion
1 acre, immaculate
FOR SALE
where written comments will be gram and computer that will be used
master
bedroom
with
contractor
concerning
tuck
Harbor Master boat lift includes full received concerning the request
w/bath, and enor-l
to tabulate the results of the general
pointing for the Township Hall.
mous kitchen. This
Omopy and padded side rails. until the hearing.
election have been prepared in acEstimate to follow.
home
would be ideal for a new family or one that's alread)
Excellent condition., $2000 or best BY O R D E R O F T H E BAINcordance with the law.
15.
Approved
payment
of
the
foloffer. Call 1-773-230-7376.
BRIDGE TOWNSHIP ZONlowing bills to be paid with the
(TFN-TCR)
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garage
ING B O A R D O F A P P E A L S
mid month bills: Reality Bytes,
storage area. Ready for immediate possession, owner wants all
offers. Call agent for showing 463-2828 $114,900
FOR SALE
BY Ron Bjes, Chairman
Accident Fund, Precision Lawn
Come see our 3-bedroom and 2 bath
Care and quarterly mileage for
Treasurer.
in Hartford. Repo's trade-in. We
will finance Maple Hill 269-62116. Yetzke to obtain emergency
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REGULAR BOARD MEETING
(6/24/04 thru 8/26/04-TCR)
with LEPC to contact when
JULY 5, 2004 SYNOPSIS
tiJ
emergency situations occur
FOR SALE
1. Meeting called to order at 7
within the Township.
8593 Red Arrow Hwy. WATERVLIET, MICHIGAN
CITY O F C O L O M A
Sharp 3 -bedroom. 2 bath, a/c open
p.m. All Board members pre- 16. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m
The Coloma City Commission will
floor plan big ileland kitchen, new
sent.
Respectfully submitted,
hold a public hearing on Monday,
carpeting, GE appliances. Freshly
2.
Approved
agenda
with
the
adDebra A. Grieser
July 26, 2004, at 7:45 p.m. at the
painted $19,500 will finance. Lawdition
of
Roads.
Bainbridge Township Clerk
Coloma City Hall.
rence Mobile Home Park 269-6743.
Reports
were
received
from
the
Board Meeting - July 26. 2004.
The purpose of the hearing is to
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Hartford
boys all-star
tournament ends
.The annual Hartford boys all-star
tournament wrapped up this last
week with the final championship
game played on Tuesday, July 13,
for the Babe Ruth title.
Jhat championship was between
Watervliet and the North Lincoln
"A" team.
Watervliet had gone through the
tournament undefeated until the
championship game, where it lost to
the North Lincoln team.
The North Lincoln "A" team had
dropped its first game of the tournament to the Coloma 44 r team to
fall into the losers bracket. They
then knocked off four different opponents to advance to that championship game against Watervliet.
Since North Lincoln came through
the losers bracket, it had to beat
Watervliet twice in order to win the
title. They beat Watervliet on Monday night to force a second championship game on Tuesday night. The
outcome of that game was not de-
In the
pits!
By Sue Openneer
Controversy after
Stewart's first win
at Chicago
Tempers flared, punches were
thrown, and grown men tossed each
other around in Tony Stewart's pit
area after Stewart rear-ended race
leader Kasey Kahne. The hit sent
Kahne headfirst into the outside
wall. The #9 Dodge was done for
the day and Stewart would cross
the fmisli line for his first win of
the season.
Kahne*s crew chief Tommy Baldwin felt the "hit and run" was blatant. Baldwin headed toward Stewart's pit area to discuss the matter
with crew chief Greg Zipadelli. The
two began shouting at one another
and then the rest of Stewart's crew
got into the act. For once, Stewart
was not in the middle of the dispute. NASCAR officials worked
quickly to stop the confrontation.
No one was injured during the brief
"boxing match."
Stewart is currently on probation
until August 18. He has been on
probation four different times during his career and fined over
$100,000 for his actions. Stewart
commented that his car was running so well he didn't need to
wreck anyone to win the race.
Stewart dominated the race by
leading 160 laps of the 267-lap
race. Stewart was forced to use a
back-up car after a hard crash during practice Friday morning. He
qualified 10th.
Jimmie Johnson finished second,
Dale Jarrett took third, Jeff Gordon
took fourth, and Jeremy Mayfield
was fifth. Johnson retains his lead
in the driver pointd standings and is
105 points ahead of Dale Jr.
It didn't take pole-sitter Jeff
Gordon long to fall from first to
24th place shortly after the Tropicana 400 got under way. Gordon
would eventually lose a lap, but he
climbed his way back to the front
for a fourth-place finish. He moves
into third place in the standings and
is 242 points behind teammate
Jimmie Johnson.
Tony Stewart moves into fourth
spot in the standings and Matt Kenseth is fifth.
NASCAR is idle this coming
termined at press time.
Regardless, a first- or second-place
finish by Watervliet would be the
highest by a Tri-City Area team.
Coloma took home the Sportsmanship Trophy in this division.
At the Pony League level, Berrien
Springs breezed undefeated through
the tournament to the championship.
Hartford took third place in this
division, while Watervliet took
fourth.
In the boys Major Division (11-12
year-olds), North Lincoln took
home the title, also going undefeated. •
Watervliet tied for fifth while
Hartford went 1-2 for the tournament.
However, the Hartford team did
win the Sportsmanship Trophy in
this division.
In the boys Minor Division (10year-olds), Howard Township won
the title and didn't lose a game.
Watervliet had the best finish of
the Tri-City Area teams as it placed
fifth.
Hartford took a tic for sixth in this
same division, while Coloma went
two and out.
In the boys Minor Division (9-k
year-olds), Niles F.O.P. took home
the title with an undefeated run.
Coloma had the best Tri-City Area
finish with a fourth-place posting.
In the Peanut MB" (7-8 year-olds),
which consists of small-town teams,
Howard Township came all the way
through the losers bracket to take
the championship.
Hartford had the best Tri-City
Area finish with a third-place showing.
Watervliet went 1-2 in the tournament in this division.
And, finally, in the Peanut "A"
Division, consisting of big-town
teams, the North Lincoln "A" team
took home the title.
Coloma went undefeated until the
final weekend when it dropped two
in a row to finish in fourth place.
Coloma also took the Sportsmanship Trophy in this division.
Despite the occasional rain at
times during the tournament, the
end result was another successful
year in the books.
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gets physical
It seems to be getting crazier every
week on the NASCAR circuit, both
on the track and in the pits.
There seems to be a rash of contact
on the track that has taken out several front-runners in the final laps of
both the Nextel Cup and Busch Series races lately, and it carried over
into the pits last weekend with
Kasey Kahne and Tony Stewart's
crews going at it.
NASCAR later said that it was an
incidental bump and that no action
would be taken against Stewart,
who is already on probation until
August 18 for a previous post-race
fight with Brian Vickers.
Stewart had the fastest car of the
day, as it was, and would probably
have passed Kahne within the next
lap or so. He claims that it was an
accident as he was trapped with no
place to go when Kahne checked
up, causing Stewart to bump him
from behind and send him into the
wall.
NASCAR is still investigating the
fight in the pits, with a decision on
penalties, if any, not coming until
later on this week.
NASCAR already has its hands
full, as it is, deciding what to do
about the rash of finishes under the
yellow flag this season that has
caused much consternation among
fans and drivers.
Oh, well, it's just another day at
the racetrack.
July 15, 2004
I'm sure it is just a coincidence
that the steroid scandal broke this
spring; with testing even more rigorous, along with those faltering
performances.
They are not the only ones, as several other American athletes have
not lived up to previous performances in this year's Olympic trials.
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Eaton Park
tournament to get
under way
The annual Eaton Park boys allstar tournament is scheduled to get
under way this weekend, with
plenty of Tri-City Area teams competing at the North Lincoln Sports
Complex.
AYSO SOCCER TEAM PLACES THIRD IN TOURNAMENT...The Coloma Tornados U-12 girls team
Get on down there and take a look
placed third out of eight teams at a Kalamazoo tournament the weekend of June 11. Pictured are: (back
at some pretty good baseball that
row, from the left) coach Rose Emory, Paige Schmulh, Jen Emory, Kayla Wieser, Katie O Brien, Patty
will be played there over the next
McClernan, Amber Grozynski, Jocelyn Sarno, assistant coach Jim Sarno; (front row, from the left) Caitlin
two and a half weeks.
Rifenberg, Jessica Walter, Adrianna Fickett, Kylee Morlock, Rebecca Guntz, Jordan Krieger, and Jeselin
Sadler. The girls played a total of five games over the weekend.
(Annette Krieger photo)
Thursday
Morning
Women's
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Watervliet Youth Football Camp July 26-29
Watervliet High School will be
sponsoring a four-day football
"fundamentals,
technique
and
skills" camp in two sessions during
the week of July 26-29. The camp
will be held at the Watervliet High
School football practice field (just
behind Watervliet Middle School
and adjacent to the Watervliet High
School baseball field).
The fjrst session will be conducted
from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon
and will be open to Rocket Football
(grades 3-6) and middle school
(seventh and eighth grades) football
candidates.
The second session will be conducted from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and will
be open to high school (ninth grade12* grade) players.
Paw Paw Lake Golf Course
July 8,2004
The Thursday Morning Women's
Golf League at Paw Paw Lake Golf
Course in Watervliet had the following results:
On the Front Nine, Low Gross
went to Dottie Camp with a 49 and
Fran Young with a 56. Low Net
went to Dottie Camp with a 35 and
Judy Hasselbring with a 37. Low
Putts went to Fran Young with a 16;
and Leola Wendzel, Judy Hasselbring and Dottie Camp all had a 17.
Gloria Bodfish had a Chip-In on
#16. Special Event was won by Leola Wendzel, Joan Fox, Gloria Bodfish, Fran Young, and Dottie Camp.
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Golf League
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Pipestone Creek Golf Course
July 7,2004
The Wednesday Morning Women's Golf League at Pipestone
Creek Golf Course had the following results:
On the Front Nine-Low Gross
went to Minnie Sager, Holly Danneffel and Bev VanTieghem, all
with a 57. Low Net went to Bev
VanTieghem with a 35 and Low
Putts went to Helen Harvey with 14.
Helen Harvey had a Chip-In on #9
and Kathy Myers had a Chip-In on
#3. Play of the Day was won by
Nancy Karstrand and Helen Harvey.
We Can Ride 4-H Club is hosting
an "Open House" on Wednesday,
July 21, at 7:00 p.m. This is going
to be occurring at the Buchanan
Westerners Showgrounds, located
on Mead Road in Buchanan,. .
The public is invited to attend and
see what our recreational/therapeutic horseback rfding program is
all about.
Should
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be
inclement
weather, Wednesday, August 11,
will be our rain date.
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You can preregister by picking up
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practice field. Please make checks
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USA track stars
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As the Summer Olympics in Athens nears, there is still qualifying
going on for the various events and
there arc some surprising results.
Marion Jones, the reigning Olympic champion in the 100 meters and
a two-time world champion, failed
to quality for the Athens games.
She ended up finishing fifth but still
has a chance to qualify in the 200
meters or a relay event.
Her boyfriend, Tim Montgomery,
failed to qualify for the same event
a day later even though he is the
world record holder of the 100 meters. .
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O l d s a y i n g s a r e as a c c u r a t e a t p r e d i c t i n g
w e a t h e r as y o u r f a v o r i t e T V f o r e c a s t e r
Folks who spend a lot of time
rambling around outdoors are quite
likely to become pretty good
weather forecasters. Or, at least,
they don't seem to miss the predictions as often as some of television
crystal ball gazers.
It doesn't take a lot of smarts to
recognize when the weather is hot
or cold. You can usually figure that
out by the number of layers of
clothing you put on or take off to be
comfortable. To tell exactly how hot
or cold it might be, though, may call
for a thermometer. But, even without one, you can get the figure
pretty close by listening for a
cricket.
When undisturbed, a cricket s
chirps will vary according to what
the temperature is right then. All
you have to do is count the number
of chirps in 15 seconds, then add
40. That will give you the Fahrenheit temperature within a single
degree. But what happens when the
temperature is below 40 degrees?
Well, the linle chirpers know about
that, too. They just remain quiet as
they are very inactive then.
Some of the old sayings that have
been around for years still work out
rather well but none are 100 percent
accurate. The one declaring: "A
halo around the moon is a sign of
wind" makes sense. The halo you
might see around the moon is
caused by ice clouds refracting or
bending light that the moon reflects,
say scientists. Ice clouds, or cirrus
clouds, often precede fronts or wind
ahead of thunderstorms.
The presence of cirrus clouds and
bad weather to follow, explains the
saying: "Excessive twinkling of
stars indicates heavy dews, rain and
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refract starlight and give the impression the stars are twinkling.
Meteorological fact seems to support the adage: "When the wind is
in the northwest, the weather is at
its best; but if the rain comes out of
the east, it will rain for 24 hours at
least." Or, to shorten it, "Rain from
the east, two days at least."
Northerly winds tend to come after
storms are past and usually bring
clear skies. But east winds nearly
always come ahead of storm centers. Such winds can be rather persistent and the accompanying rain
will likely last for several days, although not steady.
The old saying: "Rain before
seven, fine before eleven," mainly
applies to summer rain patterns,
scientists declare. Most summer
ram comes in the form of showers
from cumulous clouds. Such clouds
form in the morning because sur-
Paw Paw Lake Almanac
By Delavan Sipes
The warm weekend began idyllically for weekend visitors with
bright sun, gentle breeze, and refreshingly cool water. Rainfall was
contained in the darkness of Saturday night, but the vagaries of the
weather gods tumed the days into
steaming discomfort for the landlubber. Only those escaping to the
waves were rewarded.
Orange orioles, brilliant yellow
goldfinches, hummingbirds, downy
and hairy woodpeckers, and yellow
flickers are adding flashes of
beauty to the lush landscape.
Singing, from the vast choir of the
unseen feathered friends, begins as
dawn breaks the eastern sky. It is
there to delight those who need
only listen.
Lake level is 622.02 feet above
sea level. The lake received 1.2
inches of rain.
Environmental Trivia
What are Northern peatlands?
Northern peatlands are either bogs
or fens. Bogs form in lake basins
that are isolated from groundwater.
Rainwater is the only water source
for a true bog. Rainwater tends to
be acidic; therefore, a bog supports
acidophilic (acid loving) vegetation, especially sphagnum mosses.
A bog has a deficiency of plant
nutrients, requiring many plants.
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Tri-Citv Area F I S H I N G R E P O R T
On Paw Paw Lake last weekend, there were some bluegill,
crappie, and perch between the public beach below Forest Beach
and in front of the Yacht Club in about 15 feet of water.
Largemouth bass have been reported being caught on black
beatle spins.
Crickets are being used on a lot of the inland lakes, producing
some bluegill.
In St. Joseph, north and south of the piers, perch are being
caught in 25-45 feet of water, using minnows. On the piers, anglers have been catching small numbers of steelhead, using
shrimp, alewives and ofange spoons.
The last day to get Elk applications is July 15.
Doe and Fall applications are now available through August 1.
Doe applications are for public land only. Private land can be
purchased after August 2.
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a calendar month will bring on a
flood." Don't believe either one
since there is no scientific proof to
back them up.
Actually, if you have something
planned outdoors and your favorite
TV weather forecaster is promising
"50 percent chance of rain," go
anyhow. It could turn out to be one
of your most memorable days...
one way or another.
face heating by the sun causes unstable air. While rain from these
clouds can be intense, it hardly ever
lasts for more than a few hours before the clouds scatter and disappear.
If long-range predictions are your
goal, things can get a little bit
tougher. Maybe you have heard that
"A favorable January brings us a
good year" and "Two full moons in
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animals and microbes to have special adaptations. Pitcher plants and
sundew are examples of such
uniqueness, acquiring nutrients by
catching and digesting insects.
Other plants adapting to the high
acid, poor nutrient conditions are
black spruce, blueberries, cranberries and some sedges.
A true fen (calcareous fen) receives water that passes through
soils rich in limestone. Ground
cover is usually grasses, sedges, or
reeds instead of sphagnum moss.
A poor fen lies somewhere between a true bog and a true fen.
Due to accumulation of peat, there
is a reduction in ground water flow
and the water chemistry becomes
more acidic. The resulting system
produces a combination of plants
found in both bogs and fens.
Source:Michigan Wetlands-Yours to Protect: Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council,
2003: Wilfred Cwikiel. pi0-11. Lake level
and rainfall reported by Ray Dlouhy. Information provided by the Paw Paw Lake
Association,
Question: Why are wetlands critical to endangered species survival?
Answer next week.
Parade set f o r S a t u r d a y , J u l y 24
The seventh annual Paw Paw Lake
Boat Parade will kick off (or
"splash" off, as the case may be)
L vni h - . V " * T from the point on Beechwood Circle on Saturday, July 24.
This year, the start time has been
changed to 4:00 p.m. to allow participants more time to work on their
decorations. At 4:00, all boats will
line up and travel counterclockwise
around the lake to the Paw Paw
Lake Yacht Club. More than 20
decorated boats are expected to participate.
Last year's winner, Captain Denny
Rizzo of the Pirates of the Caribbean, will lead the parade.
The judges this year are Izzy DiMaggio, Berrien County Drain
Commissioner; Ken Parrigin, Coloma Township Supervisor; and Larry
Holland, PPLA member.
The parade will conclude at the
AREA YOUTH PARTICIPATE...in Sarett Nature Center's Beginner Kayak and Canoe Class July 7-8. Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club where
Here, participants practice their skills while traveling down the Paw Paw River between Hartford and Wa- the festivities will continue. Prizes
tervliet. The group completed its journey in Flaherty Park, Watervliet.
(Mary Brost Reck photo) will be awarded to those who are
the most creative and innovative in
decorating their boats. Al & Friends
will provide live music, and food
and beverages will be available for
purchase. It promises to be a fun
and
enjoyable afternoon for the
G o l f T o u r n a m e n t
whole family.
Since 1998, the Paw Paw Lake
for the Community Hospital Foundation
Boat Parade has been bringing together neighbors from all over the
Saw ad Ay, July 17, 2004
lake for a fun-fllled afternoon that
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Knutson Memorial Golf Tournament" on Saturday, July 17, at Paw
Paw Lake Golf Course in Watervliet.
This annual event is held in memory of the late Gordon Knutson, a
long-time member of the hospital's
Board of Trustees and former Vice
President of the Foundation Board.
"Gordon was an enthusiastic supporter of the hospital," said Rachel
Wade, Marketing Director • and
Foundation Coordinator. "He was
committed to making quality
healthcare services available to theresidents of Coloma, Hartford, Wa-^
Cash prize for the top team
in each division
To register or to recti re more information, call Rachel Wade at 46 3-1111 ext. 279.
Proceeds nill betiejit the Conninmit) Hosptial lot nidation titidouwfii/1 ttnd.
tervliet, and the surrounding areas.
This event is our way to honor his
dedication and continue his legacy."
There is still time to sign up. To
register, or to receive more information, please call Rachel Wade at
463-3111, extension 279; or 1-800463-1164, extension 279.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on
Saturday, with a shotgun start at
8:00 a.m. The tournament is a fourperson scramble with three divisions: men; women; and mixed
couples. Cash prizes will be
awarded to the top team in each
division.
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So decorate your boat for the parade on July 24 and enjoy a funfilled afternoon, and then make your
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Community Hospital Foundation to host ^
"Gordon Knutson Memorial Golf Tournament"
a cart; a free steak lunch; giveaways; and the opportunity to win
lots of prizes, including a 2005
Dodge Magnum, courtesy of Brookfield Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep.
In addition, this year's event will
include a silent auction featuring a
wide variety of items. One of the
highlights will be a pair of boxing
gloves signed by Muhammad Ali.
"The auction is something new
that we added this year," Wade
said, "and we are fortunate to have
received some really incredible
items."
All of the proceeds from this event
will benefit- Comijwnity Hospital
Foundation Endowment Fund.
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lot J u l y 24
Berrien County residents can recycle and properly dispose of household hazardous waste on Saturday,
July 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
Watervliet High School parking lot.
Accepted items include household
or garage toxic materials such as
oil-based paint, paint thinners, used
motor oil, antifreeze, old gasoline,
solvents, lawn chemicals, pool
chemicals, batteries, home medical
waste, and flammable materials.
Items that are absolutely NOT
accepted are latex paint, fireworks,
ammunition, propane tanks, tires,
appliances, and computers.
This collection is open to Berr^n
County residents only; please, jig
businesses or institutions.
Call 983-7111, extension%8234, or
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household hazardous waste disposal
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Congratulations
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Good luck, Riptide! Have a safe & exciting
tournament! We're very proud of you!
2004
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July 18-25
Canton,
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Brett Ballard, Watervliet
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Michael Bartells,
Coloma, Pitcher
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Mechanics, Mike!'
Jordan Brooks, South
Haven, Outfield &
Catcher "Good luck
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Kevin Bryce, Watervliet
Pitcher & Shortstop
"Good luck. Play hard!"
Mike Cottier, Coloma
Pitcher & Shortstop
"Good luck
Michael C"
Jeff Gopp,
Coloma
First Base
"Way to go, Jeff!"
Tyler Hamlin
South Haven
Second Base
"Get dirty, Joe!"
Chad Herman
Coloma, Second Base
"Good luck from all your
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Tony Hiler, Coloma
Third Base
"Good luck, buddy!"
Preston Howard, Coloma
Centerfield & Pitcher
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Ryan Reed, Hartford
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"Good luck,
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Coach Curt Bryce
Watervliet
"Come on now!
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Coach Tom Frank
South Haven
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Coach Frank Gopp
South Haven
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Manager Roger Hiler
Coloma
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Nick Frank
South Haven,
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"Good pitch!"
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