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WATERVLIET PUBLIC SCHOOLS In Waterviiet, students in grades 112 will return on Monday, August 30, for half a day. First day for kindergarten students will be Tuesday, August 31, which is also the first ftill day for the rest of the students.
Mohn, while standing in line, said their luggage contained guns and bombs. Both men were detained
17-year-old arrested for rape of 14-year-old By J o e Cheshire A 17-year-old has been rearrested on a felony charge of Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) and committing a felony while in possession of a weapon. According to State Police, the alleged rape of a 14-year-old Waterviiet area girl occurred on August 7 at her home near Hagar Shore Road in Waterviiet Township. The girl did not report the attack until August 16, out of fear. She reported her assailant entered her home through an unlocked door that had been left unlocked after the girl let the family dog outside. The assailant is alleged to have used a knife to force the girl to have sex and is alleged to have threatened
By Joe Cheshire Summer time is fast coming to an end and students have only one more week before the school bell rings again.
Airlines ticket agent May 30 at 1 Southwest Michigan Regional Airport in Benton Harbor. According to Dettmer, Laratta and
while Benton Harbor Police and FBI agents searched through their luggage. N o guns or bombing devices were found, but authorities decided to move ahead with prosecution to show that such threats are not taken lightly. " W e don't want anybody who is going to be joking about bombs and guns at our airport," said Karen Conlon of the Airport Authority. "Just because we're a small airport doesn't mean we can't take this kind of thing seriously."
to come back and do "great harm" if the incident were reported. The assailant, who was known by the girl, was arrested following the report of the incident on August 16. He was released and then rearrested when it was determined there was probable cause that he committed the felony. Gregory Scott Mayer, 17, of Waterviiet, was arraigned Monday in Berrien County Court on two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct First and Fourth degree and one count of Home Invasion. A bond of $50,000 was set and Mayer remains in Berrien County Jail in lieu of bond. A preliminary hearing is set for August 31.
THE M I L L E N N I U M C A M E EARLY TO W A T E R V L I E T . . . recently with the arrival of the model year 2000 Neon ES to Brookfield Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge-Jeep. Says dealership Manager Kirk Duncombe, "It's the hottest new car on the market!"' Pictured with the car of the "millennium" are salespersons Sally Sexton, Shayne Darling, Chad Bedwell, and Ruth Strawbridge. (Karl Bayer photo)
Will patrol after dark thru Labor Day
Police patrols for Twp. beaches approved by Waterviiet Commission By Cliff Stevens During a special August 23 Waterviiet City Commission meeting, approval was given to an agreement with Waterviiet Township to allow City patrolmen to patrol the beaches in the Township through Labor Day. Action earlier this month was tabled by the Commission. The Township requested City patrols at Forest Beach and Sunset Beach after the two parks close at 11 p.m., in order to eliminate possible problems. Under the agreement, which requires the signature of Township Supervisor Merle Bujack and Waterviiet Mayor Daniel Schofield, the
City would be reimbursed at a rate of $40 an hour. Schofield said, "The Township merely wants a police presence at the two beaches a n d to enforce the law if a violation is found." The agreement, to end on Labor Day, will be used to obtain data on whether another pact would be considered by the City next year. According to Schofield, once both needed signatures are on the agreement, the City patrols of the park will begin. Schofield said w e might look at this agreement for patrolling the parks as a "small move toward a combined City/Township police department.
Tri-City Area youths bring in blue ribbons and trophies at Sisters prepare 70 entries: "It's fun to come to the fair every day." Alyson and Pauline Wendzel, sisters from Waterviiet, learned this last week that hard work throughout the year can really pay off at the Berrien County Youth Fair. In addition, they discovered the thrill of watching exhibits they created being named Champion and Reserved Grand Champion in their
PAULINE WENDZEL...holds her Market Rabbit minutes after Representative LaSata placed the winning bid of $150 on the animal at the Berrien County Youth Fair Auction Thursday.
class. The girls also found out just how "exciting" it is "to come to the fair every day." According to Pauline, "It's fun to see something you made win." And win they did. The girls are members of the Country Siders 4-H Club and have been working throughout the last year on the 70 exhibits they collectively entered at the Berrien County Youth Fair. The girls tried their hand at many things throughout the past year and entered exhibits in flowers, baked goods, horticulture, rabbits, canning, crafts, as well as other classes at the 1999 Berrien County Youth Fair. They have different interests and their age difference allows them to enter exhibits in different categories at the Berrien County Youth Fair. In sewing, Alyson is too young to enter machine-sewn items so the 6-yearold entered a hand-sewn class and earned Champion honors with her hand-sewn table runner. She also earned Reserve Champion in Cat Showmanship, Young Junior Division; Best Personality Judges Award with her cat; and Reserved Champion Rose Cluster.
LaSata placed the winning bid on' her Market Rabbit. The Wendzel girls are the daughters of Brad and Joyce Wendzel. In addition to the ribbons and trophies the Wendzels brought home, numerous other top honors came to this part of the County. The following awards were earned at the 1999 Berrien County Youth Fair, which wrapped up Saturday night: Reserved Champion Rabbit Showmanship Young Junior Division, Jolene A. Walter, Waterviiet; Reserved Grand Champion Market Rabbits-Pen of Two, Kristin M.
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By Joe Cheshire Theodore Mohn of Waterviiet pleaded not guilty of making a b o m b threat at Southwest Michigan Regional Airport. Mohn was arraigned Monday, August 23, in federal court in Detroit on the charges after he and fellow passenger Anthony Laratta allegedly joked about taking guns and bombs on board a flight to Detroit. " I ' m under strict orders not to say anything," said Mohn in a phone interview Tuesday morning. "All I can say is I pleaded not guilty, and a preliminary hearing is set for next Thursday." According to published reports, U.S. Attorney Michael Dettmer handed down a pair of indictments charging Mohn and Laratta of making a bomb threat to a Mesaba
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Students in grades one through six should report to assigned rooms. Kindergarteners through secondgraders will attend South Elementary School, with third- through fifth-graders attending North Elementary. COLOMA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Coloma will also see students returning on August 30 with a half day of school, with Tuesday being the first full day. Kindergarteners living in the old Pier area south of Central Avenue and west of 1-196 will attend the morning sessions, 8:35-11:40 a.m. Kindergarteners living in all other areas will attend afternoon sessions, from 12-15-3:25 3:25 p.m.
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Division Sewing, Dustin M. Lane, Waterviiet; Champion I-piece Garment with Sleeves, Champion Sew, Knit, Crochet, Personal GarmentsClass 2114, Darren G. Lane, Waterviiet; Champion Showmanship-Llamas Intermediate Division, Reserved Grand Champion Llama Showmanship, Champion Florist/ Hot House Arrangement, Champion
Champion Dried Flower Arrangement, Champion Fresh Flower Corsage, Champion Silk/Dried Corsage, Reserved Champion Mini Silk/ Dried Arrangement, Flower Excellence Award, Rebecca D. Atherton, Waterviiet; Pre-1955 Antique Tractor Pull 05500 lbs., Chad Yetzke, Waterviiet; Champion Vegetable Creation, Kristin M. Tacy, Waterviiet; Champion Showmanship-Llamas Junior Division, Champion Llama Costume, Overall Grand Champion Llama, Shawna Gunn, Waterviiet; Reserved Champion Miscellaneous Yeast Bread, Katy E. Winkel, Waterviiet; Reserved Champion, Senior Trail, Reserved Champion Pony Showmanship, Shanna L. Shearer, Coloma; Grand Champion Registered Quarter Horse, Amy Koenigshof, Coloma; Reserved Grand Champion Saddle Seat, Grand Champion English Pleasure Horse, Thalia N. Bertuca; Champion Border Dahlia, Champion Dahlia, Reserved Champion Holiday Wreath/Wall Hanging, Champion Holiday Wreaths/Wall Hangings Class 1799, Champion Wedding Bouquet/Nosegay, Floral Excellence Award, Kim L. Schmuhl, Coloma; Reserved Champion Woodworking Class 2364, Ami R. Sherwood, Waterviiet; Champion Home Economics Class 2114, Darren G. Lane, Waterviiet; Champion Marigold maximum 2", See F A I R C H A M P S continued on page 13
A L Y S O N WENDZEL...shows off her table runner that earned her Champion honors at the Berrien County Youth Fair. (Carole Kiernan photos)
Hartford High School student schedules and locker combinations will be handed out to students on the first day of school, August 30. School will begin in the High School at 8:00 a.m. ST. JOSEPH C A T H O L I C SCHOOL St. Joseph Catholic School in Waterviiet began classes Monday, August 23, with a half day. Tuesday, August 24, was the first full day of the 1999-2000 school schedule. Preschool will begin on Monday, September 13.
Washington School kindergarteners living in the Ingraham, Clymer and Bundy areas and the Lake Michigan Beach area north of G R A C E CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Central Avenue will attend morning Grace Christian School in Waterclasses from 8:30-11:35 a.m., with viiet opened its doors Monday, kindergarteners in the Ravine View August 23, for all students. Estates Mobile Home Park attend- Kindergarten students are attending ing the afternoon sessions from half-day Classes this first week, with 12:25-3:30 p.m. All other kinder- a full day of classes beginning garteners attending Washington August 30. School will have afternoon sessions. FAITH L U T H E R A N S C H O O L Faith Lutheran in Coloma began HARTFORD PUBLIC the 1999-2000 school year on SCHOOLS Monday, August 23, with full-day Hartford Public Schools will open classes for kindergarten through its doors on August 30 as well, with eighth grade. a ftill day of classes. Kindergarteners at Red Arrow Elementary on a flill-day schedule will attend from 8:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The morning kindergarten classes will run from
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Waterviiet Middle School "open house" is August 29
By Joe Cheshire Waterviiet School Superintendent Robert Gabel announced that Middle School Principal Dr. Judy B u m s will be hosting an "open house" of the new Middle School on Sunday, August 29, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. T h e open house has been scheduled as the result of community interest. An "ice cream social" will be held in conjunction with the open house at South Elementary School, beginning at 4:30 p.m. On August 24 and August 25, student tours were conducted to familiarize students with the new facility as well. Dr. Bums says nearly everything will be ready for opening day, August 30. "There are some minor details and finishing touches to be taxen care of, but we will be ready when the students retum from summer break." i Waterviiet voters approved a $4.35 million bond issue two years ago that will see sixth-, seventh- and' eighth-grade students housed in the new Middle School, segregated from the High School students. At a date still to be determined in the fall, a dedication ceremony recognizing the opening of Waterviiet Middle School and the community efforts allowing for its constmction will be conducted. E D I T O R ' S N O T E : In a front-page story in last w e e k ' s Record, it was stated this open house was to be held on August 30. This information was incorrect, and we apologize for any inconveniences this error may have caused.
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Dear Editor, On one evening during the GladPeach Festival, we decided we would travel down to Coloma to watch the parade, buy some things from several of the vendors, and then listen to both of the bands that were playing. We ended up staying for most of the evening; and then, much to our amazement, when we went back to our car, which was parked on Washington Street, we found a ticket. The ticket was for parking on the tree lawn. This was not posted "no parking" and certainly did not look like a place where you could not park. From what we can gather, many others were ticketed during the festival this year also. I know that it left a very bad taste in our mouth and we certainly will think twice before coming to Coloma again to shop for fear we might park in the wrong place. The committee should be congratulated on a fine j o b but we would suggest that in the future they try to find a way to provide more parking places for the visitors. The action this year surely will discourage a lot of people who would no doubt have planned to attend another way. Nancy Huffman and Diane VanLierop
WSAM sends a big thank-you for helping at booth Dear Editor. Women for the Survival of Agriculture in Michigan wishes to thank its members and their extended families, including Josh Sarters and JeffGinter, for their time and effort at the Glad-Peach Festival information booth. A very BIG THANKYOU to the following peach farmers, with a very limited crop this >ear. that donated peaches for the booth: K&K Farms, N o f f k e Family Farms, Churchill Farms, Dale Mil-
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Can't afford to shop locally Dear Editor, I am a senior citizen exeriencing some health problems. My doctor has prescribed various medications for me to take (some of which I have been using for a while). Having used out-of-town pharmacies in the past, I thought I would support our local pharmacy so I took my scripts locally to get them filled. When I was advised of the price, 1 was shocked at the difference of medications from one town (only 10 miles away) to the next. The difference happened to be $18 for one prescription alone (which included a 10% senior citizen discount). We are encouraged to shop locally and keep our city alive but, at these prices, I cannot afford to do so. I will go the extra 10 miles and, hopefully, others will wake up and do the same. Maybe then prices will become a little more competitive. Being a senior citizen with health problems is bad enough, but the ripoff in the cost of prescription drugs in our town is much worse. I have found that it really pays to shop ''around." Sincerely, Neva Heniser Hartford
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Karl's Kolumn By Karl Bayer, Editor and Publisher IE E X T R A C A R E F U L O U T HERE THE NEXT FEW jWEEKS O N T H E R O A D S . . . jhere's a lot of young'uns going rack and forth to school. j As happy as they are, the last thing they're thinking about is you runJiing them down with your car. Sl ake care and look out for them. •WITH A L L T H E H O R R O R S O F *.AST S C H O O L BEHIND, l e t s jiope and pray all our children have safe and happy time. Also give a Jhankftil thought to the educators, Jiides, staffers, and administrators mat take your children in charge each day, not only to teach them but also to keep them safe. That's a might big job, not one many of us would be willing to tackle.
day they took over the Record was March 23, 1959. Very nearly the '60s as Vince said, but still the '50s. Then Bill Beverly chimed in earlier this week on the same column, about the changes at the Record, with the new equipment. He said he came across a story in the Record when Francis Case got a new Linotype machine and all the changes it caused. That was in 1918 and the Linotype, the manual, and Francis' own handbook and notes on the machine's operation are still here at the Record. The wooden stool you see in the front office is the same one in a picture of Francis setting type. Still from the same column, Tim Sadler of T-H Printing in Almont, called to say he could use some of TjpMPUS F U G W . . . It's hard the to handset type I wrote of for some imagine it's been nearly three jobs he does on a Heidelberg press. months since the summer season C'mon over and help yourself. began and here the kids are going Some has been promised to the back to school, the summer resi- North Berrien Historical Society dents are closing up their "cot- Museum, along with a press and tages," the stores are getting out other stuff; you're welcome to the ("yuck") Christmas merchandise, rest, I was glad to tell him. and the birds are flocking in the Tim's dad Tom gets the credit trees most evenings. That means (gratitude) for getting me started in just one thing; fall is closing fast. the newspaper business when he Happily, that means we've got was publisher of the Almont Times some of the nicest of Michigan Herald and he gave me a job as a weather still ahead of us; warm reporter on his Capac Journal. days, cool nights, crisp mornings. You can see why I'm anxious to help Tim out... with one tiny stipuSETTING THE RECORD lation; you've got to bring your old S T R A I G H T . . . Speaking of Michi- man with you when you come to get gan, Record reader Bob Deam set the type. I told him. me straight on what to call us residents of the Peninsula Stale. In a I T ' L L T A K E A YEAR F O R T H E column some weeks ago, 1 spoke of M I L L E N N I U M T O G E T H E R E , Michiganders. so while many publications are Bob reminded me the stale Legislature a few short years ago officially adopted the term Michiganian to denote a resident of our fair slate. And in the "setting the Record straight" department as well, Vince Pratt corrected a recent Karl's Kolumn where 1 had Joan and Gordon Banasik buying the Waterviiet Record from the Case family in the 1950s. "It was in the '605," Vince said. "You'll be hearing from Gordon about that, I'm sure," he added. 1 guess the reason I didn't hear from Gordon is because the exact
planning special issues to mark the end of the century and the coming millennium, 2001, the Record will publish local news stories of the past 100 years throughout the year. Please send in your family stories and photos from the past... we'll publish them in the Record as space and time permits. Try to type the stories or at least print them neatly. Check the name spellings, dates, and places. Your stories have a place in local history; and when they get published in the Record, they become an official part of the printed history of the area.
Dear Editor, As Labor Day approaches, I'd like to remind the people of the South Bend/Elkhart area that the holiday weekend will be much more than a final vacation opportunity before the summer draws to a close and youngsters go back to school. It will be the weekend when, for the 34th consecutive year, some 75 million Americans will tune in to support the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Tens of thousands more will participate in special Labor Day weekend events in the South Bend/ Elkhart area and around the country - a l l to help "my kids." I encourage readers of the Tri-City Record to participate in local MDA -events orchestrated by dedicated volunteers and to watch the Telethon on WSJV-TV, Channel 28, beginning on September 5 or 6 (check local listings). This year's show will be the biggest and best yet, with Telethon anchor Ed McMahon and me introducing an incredible lineup of stars. Those stars performing, making appeals, or cameo appearances include; Jason Alexander, Brandy, Mariah Carey, Carrot Top, Cher, Norm Crosby, Sheryl Crow, David James Elliott, Whitney Houston, Judge Judy, Larry King, Cyndi Lauper, Lucy Lawless, Bill Maher, Maureen McGovem, Tom Petty, LeAnn Rimes, General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Diane Schuur, Martin Short, Kevin Sorbo, Martha Stewart, Pam Tillis, Alex Trebek, Tina Turner, Shania Twain, and Christopher Walken. With your support, MDA can continue to provide unparalleled help-clinics, wheelchairs and braces, support groups, and summer camps for kids with neuromuscular diseases. MDA will also be able to accelerate its research seeking treatments and cures for 40 neuromuscular disorders, including the world's first human gene therapy trials for a muscle-wasting disease. The help of the great people of the South Bend/Elkhart area makes this progress possible. Thanks, and God bless you.
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This past weekend we had the neatest time in a long time; we spent time with Gillian and Serg in Chicago. They had a whole day planned with some friends and we Individuals with multiple sclerosis jumped on board and were so glad can receive free statewide referral that we did. We left home at around information form the Multiple Scle- 12:00 noon on Saturday and drove rosis Association of America into the city to see them at their new (MSAA). According to MSAA offi- place. Then after a huge lunch at cials, information ranging from ac- Leona's, we then left for a Peter, cessible van rentals to vocational Paul, and Mary concert. training centers is available by I have seen them in concert back calling 1-800-LEARNJVl^ in Detroit in my junior year of high "People affected by MS pften have school, and I know we were both questions on health care issues, somewhat younger, but they have home modifications, legal assisretained all of their musical tance, and insurance coverage," abilities. The concert was in explained MSAA Patient Services Ravinia, which is a suburb of ChiDirector Susan Freund. "This servcago, and they really knew what ice provides members with extenthey were doing at this park. I guess sive information tailored to their they hold events there every day of state and, if possible, their local the summer. community. With this information, We parked in the park & ride, however, we always mention that which meant we were shuttled from MSAA does not endorse or recom- our parking area to the concert area. mend any referral." After we paid our way in, it was In addition to referrals, MSAA like walking into a wonderland. provides members with counseling, There were people spread all over support groups, free loan of medical the lawns, and they had c o m e with equipment, publications, a lending every source of food equipment library, and public awareness and known to mankind. There were advocacy. Known as the crippler of tables laden with food and drink and young adults, multiple sclerosis is a balloons for markers. Each and chronic disease of the central nerv- every group had gotten there early ous system, affecting as many as to mark their own area. There were
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life. They are still the best act and still would be a tough one to follow. After w e actually dropped Gillian and Serg at their home, Karl wanted to drive home. We did not get home until 3:00 in the morning; and by the time I settled down, I fell asleep at 4:00. I have not really seen that time of the morning since I have given birth, and then 1 was not noticing the sky. Thank you, Gillian and Serg and Kevin and Andrea, for letting us in on your special night. Wb loved beift£%iatHall of you. Karl a n d ^ « f i $ J » * 1o also thank Kevin for all of the efforts he took with a favorite painting that we were lucky enough to get while we lived in England. Our landlady, Mrs. Eaton, sold it to Karl and me for the price of a bottle of rum to make her Christmas pudding. This is a very old lithograph and we do realize its value and felt bad that it w a s not in a proper frame and being taken care of, for we know that it cannot be replaced. Kevin took care of it for us and spent over a year putting it in the right frame with the best matting, and he did an outstanding job and we love the painting even more. Kevin and Andrea are leaving for a desolated spot deep in Mexico to do missionary work for the next four years. We will miss them both; we have been with them since Gillian started at Moody.
In fact, Kevin is the one who went to see the girls while they were living in Kiev and he was the first one besides the girls to meet Serg and tell us about the budding romance. They are special people who have given up the next four years ot their lives to help others. We wish them much luck.
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An ordinance governing rental units and mandatory inspections is "another step toward cleaning up the community," said City Manager Vemi Akinwale. "We are not fully able to identify all the rental properties right now. The ordinance would be a way of regulating and inspecting such properties." The idea met with some opposition, especially by Commissioner Dan Danger. "This is creating a different lifestyle for some of the people; in my opinion, this is segregation." Danger lashed out at the idea, citing many faults in City Hall. "If the building inspector were to check City Hall, would it be condemned? This government building would not pass an inspection. How can we enforce an ordinance that w e would be in violation of ourselves?" Akinwale said such an ordinance would protect both renters and landlords. "If we had such inspections before a unit was rented, it would be documented proof for landlords of the conditions. If a renter destroyed the property, the landlord would then have legal proof to take them to court." Akinwale stressed, "This is just in the talking stage. Nothing has been settled, and I'm not sure it will ever come to the council for a vote." The debate continued for some time, covering areas of cleanliness of personal residences. " A person's home is their castle," Mayor Ted Johnson said. "If they wish to life in a house filled with trash and dirt, that is their privilege. However, if that trash begins to accumulate outside, then it becomes the City's problem and we have to do something about it."
In other matters, the Commission saw a presentation on Emergency and disasters by Michigan State Police Officer Lt. Charlene Reinsch, Emergency Management Coordinator. The presentation covered what the City's responsibilities would be if a disaster struck within the City. "As City officials, you have a duty and obligation to the residents of your community. If you fail to act in the proper manner, you could be liable if a disaster strikes." A handbook of dos and d o n ' t s was distributed to all Commission members, detailing the whats and hows of handling an emergency. The Commission also granted the Hartford Business Association an OK to hold a "street dance" on Friday, September 10, from 9:30 p.m. until midnight. The dance is to celebrate the reopening of South Center Street that has been closed for three months due to water and sewer line construction and resurfacing. The project should be completed, according to Mickey Bittner of Wightman & Associates. "The pipelines are in place now and, if things go as planned, the project will be completed and the street ready for use by September 10."
Joint Planning meeting slated for August 30 By Cliff Stevens A joint meeting of both of Coloma and Waterviiet Township Planning commissions will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, August 30, at Coloma Township Hall. The combined workshop gathering will allow members from both units of government to discuss similar problems and give overall views on the future development of the area, including Paw Paw Lake.
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Warner/Caucutt wed June 19 Kimberly W a m e r of Coloma and Jonathan Caucutt of Lawrence were wed at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, at Napier Parkview Baptist Church, Benton Harbor, with the Rev. Philip Bubar of Chapel Evangelical Free Church in St. Joseph officiating. Kimberly is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ken W a m e r of Coloma. Jonathan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Caucutt of Adrian. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a chiffon empire gown with beads and flower brocade on the bodice and a long, twolayer veil. She carried a bouquet of peach Gerber daisies, white and peach roses, with white lisianthus and astromeria. Matron of honor was Krista Totzke of Baroda, a lifetime friend. She wore a sage green gown with a crepe skirt and satin bodice with a trailing chiffon sash. Bridesmaids were Lisa Haner of Allendale, Deanna Sinnett of Holland, and Sarah Matson of Hastings. Junior bridesmaid was Joy Caucutt of Adrian. Their gowns were hunter green with a crepe skirt and satin bodice with a matching chiffon sash, styled like the matron of honor.
Christian School in Waterviiet in 1995 and from Baker College in 1997. She is now a physical therapist assistant at Community Hospital's rehabilitation unit in Waterviiet. Jonathan was also a 1995 graduate of Grace Christian School and a 1996 graduate of Southwestern Michigan College. He is presently attending Maranatha Baptist College in Watertown. Their future home will be in Watertown.
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Flower girl and ring bearer were Jacklyn and Jacob Eckles of Adrian. Best man was Joshua Caucutt of Watertown, Wisconsin, brother of the groom. Ushers were Brian Amy of Coloma, Nathan Caucutt of Apple Valley, Minnesota, and Tim Caucutt of Adrian. Junior groomsman was Jeff Russert of Barrington, Illinois. A reception w a s held at the Napier Parkview Youth Building, immediately following the ceremony, with 370 people in attendance. Kimberly and Jonathan took a three-week wedding trip to Boundary Waters in Ely, Minnesota, and across upper Michigan. from
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In another area, the Board voted to borrow up to $1 million to pay district operating expenses incurred for the 1999-2000 school year until state aid payments are received in October.
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Suspension Program for students who show behavior problems in the classroom or school building. In another area, DeFields distributed copies of an updated Crisis Management Program to Board members. The program involving school safety addresses unusual situations in the district buildings, such as bomb threats or building intruders, and outlined procedures for building evacuations by building administrators.
"Students expelled by the Board for any weapons violation would not be eligible," said DeFields. Board members told DeFields to obtain the costs for the program and pinpoint a location for the program, utilizing existing school facilities. DeFields said the proposed Alternative School Program would be in addition to the existing On-Campus
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By Cliff Stevens At a special retreat meeting of the Coloma Board of Education on August 21, Board members heard Superintendent David DeFields outline a proposed Alternative School Program for the district. DeFields said the program, if approved by the Board, would be designed to make students more accountable for their behavior and academic achievements. The Alternative School Program would involve students expelled or given long-term school suspensions by the Board and those having problems with the day school program.
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(first-graders at St. Joseph Catholic School on the second day of school)
Kayla Wieser " T h e story 4 Little C r i t t e r This Is My S c h o o l / "
By J o e Cheshire Is there to be rental inspections in Hartford? That was the question that was debated at length by the Hartford City Commission during its regular monthly meeting Monday, August 23.
Andrea is from Oklahoma and Kevin is from VerrtWnt. They met at Moody and then married, all the time being best friends with Gillian and Serg.
"What was the best thing about the first day of school?"
Kaytlin V e v e r k a "No one riding t h e bus."
Rental inspections eyed by Hartford City Comm.
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August 25, 1999 mass of h u m a n f o r m s and hear their
back to the United States. M r s . Bis-
100 YEARS AGO AT PAW PAW LAKE
hop was to testify later that there were t o n s of ice on the forepart of
By Rick R a s m u s s e n COLOMA COURIER
the deck which w a s slanting forward toward the water level. She
NEWSPAPER
cries and groans." The Bishops were picked u p by the steamer C A R P A T H I A and brought
The Paw Paw Riv JOURNAL By Roy M
said, " F o r some reason, w h i c h we will probably never know, ihe bulkhead d o o r s refused to w o r k . I watched the men for several min-
Local Shipwrecks ,h
; Just this last July, on the 24 , survivors
and* families
of
victims
Early in the m o r n i n g after she left
utes endeavoring to turn the s c r e w s and lower them and make the c o m -
the T w i n Cities, the ship was rolling badly and taking on some water. Captain H.M. Brown ordered the
iparked the disaster that devastated their lives. On that day, 1915, in the harbor at C h i c a g o almost 2,500 people boarded the ill-fated East-
partments watertight but they were unsuccessful. It may be that the
crew to throw the cargo overboard,
Lake Michigan. Badly overloaded, the ship slowly listed and then pvertumed right there in tied up at
the southern part o f Lake Michigan. In 1921 the sailing vessel R O S A -
the dock. Over 800 people lost their lives.
B E L L E left the Twin Cities with a load of wood. She never reached the other side of L a k e Michigan, al-
Usually the Great Lakes look rtretty placid. But just ask deep wa-
shipwreck. W h e n Hartford was just
named Melville Hathaway lived on the c o m e r w h e r e Main and Center Streets now intersect. It was the
T A N I C hit an iceberg in the North
until one
She received her bachelor of arts
join the Detroit Dance Collective,
degree
April
Detroit, as a c o m p a n y m e m b e r o f its 20 l h anniversary season. Holly, a Waterviiet native a n d g r a d u a t e of Waterviiet High
hundred
and
one in 1975 has remained e n g r a v e d upon our minds mostly b e c a u s e a Canadian folk-singer, Gordon
the dance. It was an a n i m a t e d scene o f youth and health and beauty, a
television repair s h o p run by R. Blackburn eventually occupied the
been an active participant in the
sea of snowy white polka dotted
Light-foot, wrote and r e c o r d e d a
and including H.C. Defield, H. Martin a n d B. L o n g worked at this
with pink and peach and the dark brown tan of their b e w i l d e r e d
location for 80 years. In 1980, barber C. Van Derveer relocated the
guests. The program included four-
go to Chicago in 1868 and booked passage on the steamship HIPPOC A M P U S . That year on a soft September night the ship departed for Chicago from St. Joe carrying 7,000
After the T I T A N T I C received her
tras to provide the happiness to a not too late hour. WATERVLIET RECORD NEWSPAPER
passengers. A m o n g them, Melville Hathaway. The H I P P O C A M P U S was poorly designed for the way it was used.
ond
peared, but there w a s still n o c o n f u -
it cost real
money to load and unload them. In addition, storage in the hold during hoi weather hastened their ripening. So the shippers piled crates of fruit high on her p r o m e n a d e deck and lining the w a l k w a y between the cabins and railing.
row
of
portholes had
barbershop. As of 1999, this building is the site of Bit of Swiss Pastry ( R e s e a r c h by Rick Rasmussen. Photo b y Carole Kiernan) On Computers... I once heard a speaker say, " D o n ' t buy a computer to put y o u r
next week. Allow yourself time to
my information on c o m p u t e r . Then he went
on to elaborate on
and
the
are using your computer. M a k e sure
comment. The gist o f the comment
that the keyboard and monitor are a
(21-15)
Van Buren County Historical Society Demonstration Day is August 28
August 30th, at Hays Park. 3 0 Y E A R S AGO...
to
take
breaks,
for
around.
prevent
all of your data on c o m p u t e r .
stiffness, muscle
That
will
help
strain,
and
eye
That speaker surely k n e w what he
strain. It will also help k e e p you
was talking about. Just l e a m i n g h o w
happier as you will feel great and
to use a new program can take hours
have a great sense of accomplish-
of valuable
ment
time
you
could
doing research. As any
already-discovered
ancestors
on
your next research trip will be so
visiting the Van Buren C o u n t y His-
system or way of d o i n g things really
much easier o n c e you h a v e your
torical
slows down the process of getting
family's history on computer.
"Demonstration
D a y " A u g u s t 28,
your work completed. for
the
fact
that
those
functions you do not o f t e n use are
accomplished
this goal,
keep
up
with y o u r r e c o r d s even after you
the most difficult to r e m e m b e r h o w
have placed t h e m program.
in a computer
to work. Having recently spent several hours trying to accomplish a task on the computer that 1 d o n ' t
I am doing genealogical research for m y family. Currently, I am
Paw, w h o has donated the old-time items to the M u s e u m .
often have need of, 1 can tell you it
researching H e n r y S. W o l f e and his
is one of the most frustrating things
wife, Chestina
Horse-drawn wagon rides will be offered by Lyle Boyer of Lawrence.
that 1 am ever up against.
they w e r e both b o m and lived in
But, on the bright side, I can say
Liberty T o w n s h i p , St. Joseph Co.,
Helen Mayhak of H a r t f o r d will pro-
that once I figured out how the
Indiana. If you h a v e any information
computer needed
on their parents names or any other
Wilder.
I
believe
100 Y E A R S A G O - 1899 Hundreds of dollars worth of dam-
60 YEARS A G O - 1 9 3 9 Mrs. N e v a Bailey will entertain
age was done throughout this region
with a garden p a r t y at her h o m e this
School
"Panther
vide dulcimer and organ m u s i c in
in the wind and rain storm Friday
afternoon, with a dinner at 1:30. Her
Power" bumper sticker to athletic
task I placed before it, the task t o o k
family information, let's c o m p a r e
guests will be the Dewey Clubs of Benton Harbor, Coloma and Hart-
director Jerry Barchett.
the parlor. Abe Lincoln (Richard Veit) will greet persons attending
only seconds to c o m p l e t e and print;
notes. Debra Snyder, 3 3 8 5 5 Bain-
a chore that 1 would still be trying to type (as you are reading this) if, o f
bridge Rd., N o r t h Ridgeville, O H 44039.
course, I still o w n e d a typewriter.
If y o u have an interesting story,
evening. Acres of c o m were flattened and the stalks packed into the earth, orchard trees were stripped of thousands of bushels of fruit, broken limbs and foliage strewing the ground and entire families of sparrows and other birds lost their nests. 60 Y E A R S A G O - 1 9 3 9 The Coloma Fruit Exchange star-
The P e p Club at Waterviiet High sold
its
first
f o r ^ - T h e a f t e r n o o n will be spent in
story h o u r of the summer had a
recreation. M"- ^ Mrs. Orlo Shafer and family o f K e a r n e y , N.J., are here to spend their vacation with his mother, Mrs. F r a n k Shafer of Hilliard Street. M r . Shafer is a veteran
special
The
in the blacksmith s h o p demonstrat-
C a m p Waterviiet counselors presen-
ing horse shoeing. Vickie Satford will be available to paint c h i l d r e n ' s
And, you can be sure, I w o n ' t forget
photo or remembrance o f Water-
for a long time how to complete the
faces. There will also be spinning by Diane Vander-Pol, pottery m a k -
viiet, its people or businesses, con-
task. It seems that the simple things
tact m e at the address below.
children treat
attending the last
Thursday.
last
ted a puppet show. A total o f 6 0 0 children
attended
this
summer's
series. Submitted
by
Carole
Kiernan
ted this week on the grading and packing of South H a v e n peaches,
city.
Library from the Waterviiet Re-
and is also engaged in packing Wealthy apples. While the volume
30 YEARS A G O - 1 9 6 9 Mrs. W. Milton Gelock has returned from a vacation trip to
cord n e w s p a p e r s donated by the
W y o m i n g w h e r e she visited her son,
nesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; F r i d a y , 1-
Jerry, and his family. She also visited friends and relatives in Illinois
5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2
are of good size and of g o o d flavor; but the d e m a n d has not been such that growers are anticipating very ))ig r e t u m s f o r the earlier varieties "of peaches and apples. 30 Y E A R S A G O - 1969 , The 19* annual Charles C. Arent
Submitted by Hartford Public Library from microfilm copies of the H a r t f o r d D a y Spring. Hours: M o n d a y & W e d n e s d a y , 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and
:Lou Eckoff, south of Coloma. T a -
Phone: 621-3408
was set. T h e r e were 38 present. -Prizes were given to Alice Arent f o r
from files at Waterviiet District
Tri-City Record. Hours: M o n d a y , 1-8 p.m.; T u e s d a y , 1-5 p.m.; W e d -
p.m.
Phone: 463-6382
and Missouri.
reunion was held at the beautiful country h o m e of Larry and Mary bles were placed on the grassy lawn where a plentiful cooperative dinner
S a t u r d a y , 10 a . m . - 4 p.m.
WATERVLIET RECORD 90 Y E A R S AGO... T h e silk quilt will be given away
"the largest family; G l a d y H a m e r , Saturday evening at the Eastem Star
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with a paid garage or yard sale ad in the Tri-City Record... $5.95 for 25 words or less.
^oldest lady; Brad Price, oldest man; social on O. A. P e e r ' s lawn. Diane E c k o f f , youngest child. Helen F. M. Keasey h a s purchased a new : Price gave a short history of the carriage a u t o m o b i l e of the Deal J Arent
family, which
was greatly Buggy Co. and will go to Jonesville,
! appreciated.
Mich., after the machine soon.
I Submitted by Vi Viscuso, Assis-
Last
Monday
night
a
weasel
Itant Librarian at C o l o m a Public entered C.C. C l a u s e r ' s chicken c o o p : Library, f r o m the C o l o m a C o u - and killed four f i n e pullets which he !; rier n e w s p a p e r donated by the valued very highly. One o f them, • Tri-City Record. Hours: M o n d a y , only four m o n t h s old, has j u s t begun ^ W e d n e s d a y a n d Friday, 10 a.m.- laying. 1.5:30 p.m.; T u e s d a y and Thurs^day,
1-5:30 p.m. and
;
The Klett Family Re-Union will
6:30-8:30 be held in the P a r k at Waterviiet on
• p.m.; & S a t u r d a y , 11 a.m.-5 p.m. P h o n e : 468-3431 H A R T F O R D DAY S P R I N G 90 Y E A R S A G O - 1909
p e r f o r m the
Demonstration Day. Sewell Mason of L a w r e n c e will be
The
e m p l o y e e in the post o f f i c e in that
of business at this plant is light this week, it is reported that the peaches
to
Friday, August 2 7 t h . 6 o Y E A R S AGO... T h e
41st
the Old T i m e
cam
P meeting ot Methodists organi-
^ W m . Bridges has closed his skating
zmion, which opened at the Em-
J-ink for a week or two and has g o n e So Dowagiac where he has a n e w
nianuel H o m e campgrounds on Friday of last w e e k , will close next
rink ready to open.
Sunday, August 2 7 .
Rev. Geo. Killeen left Tuesday f o r S t . Louis and ithaca w h e r e he will
O.D. Price, o f the Waterviiet Packing C o m p a n y plant, reports a
•visit his daughter, Mrs. J.O. Peet,
busy week at the plant on West Elm
iand attend the Gratiot County Fair,
street, with several hundred bushels
He expects to be back for his Sun-
of peaches being dusted, graded and
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to
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information of genealogical interest
Lawrence. Other features are Sally Redinger of Mattawan will model hats in the hat shop and Rev. Harold Filbrandt of South Haven will display his historical calendar collection. Each of the M u s e u m ' s o v e r 30 r o o m s o f f e r s a look into m o r e than 80 years of past history, including a one-room school, a d o c t o r ' s office, a children's room, a jail, and a kitchen. Baked goods, h o m e m a d e jellies, and fresh vegetables will be sold in the general store. R e f r e s h m e n t s are available for all visitors. T h e r e will be door prizes, and special sales in the gift shop will be featured. Admission for Demonstration Day $1, and children 5 and under are free. There is also free parking. For more information, call the V a n Buren County Historical Society M u s e u m at (616) 6 2 1 - 2 1 8 8 .
Computers are great and they are
reunion
notices or other
your
and
mail
to:
contemplating purchasing a c o m p u -
Carole K i e m a n , P.O. Waterviiet, Ml 4 9 0 9 8 .
Box
81,
for
your
genealogy,
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not
infomiation
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Eddie's "Summer Sock Birth Hop" this announcement Saturday anticipated in the near future.
Kentwood, and f o r m e r Twin Cities
By Cliff S t e v e n s
residents, a n n o u n c e t h e birth o f a T h i n g s will be h o p p i n g at E d d i e ' s Drive-In, Road,
5036
Paw
Coloma,
Paw
this
Lake
Saturday,
August 28, during the second annual " S u m m e r Sock H o p " starting at 4 : 3 0 p.m.
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Tanya Nicole Spearman and Jason
Ethan
Matthew Piatt are planning a m i d -
weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces; and he
to late-December wedding. Miss S p e a r m a n , daughter of John
Hospital in G r a n d
Rapids.
w a s 2 1 " long. He has a sister, H a l e y Marie, w h o is 2,/2. Ethan's grandparents
and Georgia Spearman of Atlanta, Georgia, attends M o o d y Bible In-
Robert
stitute in Chicago, Illinois, w h e r e
and Mary Green of Westland and C h u c k and Sharon W a t t s of B e n t o n
are
she is majoring in family counsel-
Harbor. His great-grandparents are
hourly drawings for prizes.
Stella Tacy and C h u c k and A g n e s Watts, all of C o l o m a .
and E L V I S live will be there.
ing.
!i
Her fiance, son of Sharon
Piatt of
Wesley and
Waterviiet,
is a - '
graduate o f Grace Christian School ' and is also attending Moody Bible ' Institute where he is majoring i n ' ' pastoral studies.
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C o m m i s s i o n the p a y was in line with municipalities like C o l o m a , and no c h a n g e s were m a d e . T h e City C o m m i s s i o n and M a y o r , Clerk, and T r e a s u r e r received their last pay h i k e s in 1997. The 1997 pay h i k e s , which went into effect in N o v e m b e r 1997, es-
tablished the M a y o r ' s annual salary at $1,200 and $900 a year for City Commission members. The City C l e r k ' s annual salary w a s set at $ 5 , 5 0 0 and the City T r e a s u r e r ' s annual salary w a s placed at $8,180. ji « The pay increases t w d ^ e a r s ' a g i were the first pay hikes given to
elected City officials since 1993. The Compensation Commission will not meet again to consider pay c h a n g e s until 2001. In other areas, the C o m m i s s i o n a w a r d e d a contract to Beaudoio Electrical WonsiTu«uon C o m p a n y , Sodfis, to upgradC electrical wiring at City Hall at a cost of $3,560.
Old-fashioned Fly-In at Kalamazoo Air Zoo on August 28 & 29 Saturday and Sunday, August 28 and 2 9 , will be the dates f o r the second annual " O l d - F a s h i o n e d FlyIn" held at the K a l a m a z o o Air Zoo, K a l a m a z o o . Gates will be from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. both days.
open
Start your day with an all-you-caneat p a n c a k e breakfast; then stick around to enjoy displays including
course, aircraft. Breakfast will be served from 8-11 both Saturday and S u n d a y and will cost $4 for adults and $ 2 for children 6 - 1 5 . O w n e r s of vintage or classic vehicles and aircraft are invited to display them as part of the OldFashioned
Fly-In.
Please
contact
Nate N e w c o m e r or D a v e Stimpson at ( 6 1 6 ) 382-6555 for more information on displaying a vehicle or aircraft. T h e Kalamazoo Air Z o o is located
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and Richard Gere star
in this romantic comedy. (Rated ' ' P G " )
Or, if you w o u l d like to have your
ing by Mrs. Paul Fritz of B a n g o r ,
is $3 for adults, children 6 - 1 2 are
HUFFMAN'S
are the most difficult for me
basket weaving by Jennie Healy, and rug weaving by Tracy Hilbron o f Lawton and I m o - g e n e Puckett of
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T h o s e of you who already have
And, as a c o m p u t e r user, I can
the investigation is still continuing.
of the
office can tell you, l e a m i n g a new-
annual
the
have all
A step back in time awaits p e r s o n s the
at
you
computer. Remember, preparing for
for
folks
of those
when
Record
Museum
courageous
use
m u s t deal with an insurance investigation after he steals a
THE IRON GIANT
tricks of the computer and putting
vouch
day work.
you.
moving
is located at 58471 red A r r o w H i g h w a y and CR 681. N e w this year will be a d e m o n stration of dental of dental equipment and practices from the 1940s by Dr. Thomas Bennett o f Paw
Wednesday,
for
stretching and just plain
ally, but we c o u l d see the black
coming
correct
next however-long days leaming the
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. T h e M u s e u m
this
is
by a Berrien County N a r c o t i c s Unit U/C o f f i c e r of over 2 2 5 g r a m s of
Gerald and Lisa ( W a t t s ) G r e e n of
Be gentle with yourself while you
that
Bureau of N a r c o t i c s O f f i c e r .
Ten kilos of cocaine a n d six p o u n d s of marijuana have b e e n seized and
More arrests in Berrien County are
Pierce
deer f o r the purpose.
away to se the passengers individu-
band
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pass up an opportunity to have all o f
nooks
nia
ederal authorities.
Books about the history of
the
Narcotics. This led to the purchase
giant robot. (Rated " P G " )
crannies you possibly can c o m m a n -
of
investigation led officers to the Detroit area, where the Berrien C o u n t y Narcotics Unit teamed up with M S P
has led to the arrest o f seven persons, including one b e i n g a Califor-
tures to be d e t e r m i n e d by state and
man was a little off. W h y would I
in all
have
small quantity of cocaine. Further
tire cocaine t r a f f i c k i n g organization. As of this date, the investigation
M a n , " about the friendship between a 9-year-old boy and a
stored
now
investigation with the p-irchase of a
ultimately ubic to d i s m a n t l e an en-
rien County N a r c o t i c s Unit will receive a percentage o f the forfei-
have it on computer." 1 thought the
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you
In the spring of 1998, the Berrien C o u n t y Narcotics Unit started an
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Berrien Co. Narcotics Unit rewarded for assistance in drug trafficking case
on the c h i l d r e n ' s book, " T h e Iron
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f a m o u s art piece. (Rated " R " )
information
Remember
summer season will be given by the
Steve
the
purchase a computer and spend the
o f this
starring
your genealogy on j u s t to say y o u
don't
child or spouse.
Local News and Newsmakers of Days Gone By
Comedy
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the computer. It takes time to input
you
history, then by all m e a n s go and
disposed o f to truckers. The concluding concert
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d o n ' t run out and buy one to put
set services" at P o m o n a Point Sunday evenings.
"If
fits y o u , not y o u r child or grand-
Rolling Back the Years
BOWFINGER~(Held
Brosnan and Rene Russo. Thriller about a millionaire w h o
was
actively researching y o u r f a m i l y ' s
packed e a c h day for the markpt and
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the program works, and the best way to put your family's history on
meant
W e d . - S a t . 10-5; S u n d a y 10-2
table w a v e of humanity surged up out of the steerage; we were too far
School, now resides in Ann A r b o r with her h u s b a n d , Brian.
already have a c o m p u t e r and use it,
Basically, make sure your work area
raised out of the water. Then a veri-
in
really
in front of a c o m p u t e r instead o f
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genealogy on." What the speaker
Friday, August 1 8 , 1 8 9 9 Rev. W.E. Parsons c o n d u c t s " s u n -
sen from St. Joseph. They all went
sion. Indeed, everything seemed quiet on the ship until her s t e m was
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expect to have it all on computer
height
down to the sea one last time, w h e r e
in d a n c e
teaching courses in modern d a n c e , ballet, and jazz. In J a n u -
Martin & Eddie M u r p h y . (Rated P G - 1 3 " )
Shop and F. Ronald Postelli, Attorney.
was if you want to spend your t i m e
ways from the T I T A N I C , the sec-
Chicago market, but
bakery location. A succession of barbers starting with B. C a r p e n t e r
178 P a w Paw Street, C o l o m a
S o m e o n e shouted, "Put in the brides change into something rich and and g r o o m s first!" They w e r e in the strange. A l o n g with all the other first boat to be lowered. lost s e a m e n and passengers, they Mrs. Bishop later said they rowed have a lasting memorial in our away furiously, " W h e n we were a minds.
Peaches were selling big on the
1897 as the store
n a m e still visible. It is the g r a v e of 2 9 brave men, including Fred Bent-
mortal w o u n d a m o n g the icebergs, they will rest forever. N o t h i n g of young Dick B i s h o p and his bride them shall fade. T h e y have s u f f e r e d , came on deck to b o a r d the lifeboats. a s William Shakespeare said, a sea
boxes of fresh peaches and a load of
This building first appears on the tax roll in
teen listed numbers and e n o u g h e x -
Paw Paw Lake M e m o r a b i l i a Gifts and A r t w o r k
except for one f a c t - h e decided to
M i c h i g a n with a master of fine arts degree in d a n c e May 1999.
University of M i c h i g a n , Holly has
white hull, hardly rusted, with the
forever
HOBBS...
the baker from 1919 until 1937 and was followed by W. Ziegert. A
Paw Paw Lake and S W M i c h i g a n
obscurity
(EMHOFF)
captives through the giddy m a z e s of
television. There was the ghostly
historical
HOLLY
fifty had
some area p e o p l e were aboard. A
into
instructor at Bowling State University ( O h i o ) ,
g r a d u a t e d from the University of
Abram's stores were to be located.
ried, was a m o n g the p a s s e n g e r s headed for E u r o p e on their w e d d i n g trip.
dance Green
r e m e m b e r e d by those fortunate enough to have been there. The ladies of the lake c a m e from every nook and point and pier around it
Atlantic and w e n t down in 1912,
in 1854 and he might have passed
This fall Holly will serve as a
M o n d a y evening w a s one long to be
more than 500 feet to lake photographs. O f course, we all s a w it on
y o u n g D o w a g i a c couple, j u s t mar-
shops for children and classes at the V M C A .
Friday, August 25, 1899 The scene at W o o d w a r d ' s Pavilion
about which we had heard, the latest
has heard his plaintive voice and 12
work
ographers, s h e has taught w o r k -
Following g r a d u a t i o n from the
song, " T h e Wreck of the E d m u n d Fitzgerald." I guess the w h o l e world
influential
"Diversion of Angels." In a d d i t i o n
Hotel, Central Bakery and C e n t r a l Barber Shop. W . Ilafer served as
many
Graham's
to p e r f o r m a n c e s with local c h o r e -
spot where later H u b b a r d ' s and then Hathaway had a little cabin there
tha
shipwrecks
the
spared. Years later he told m e the ber wind and m o u n t a i n o u s seas of story of his n a r r o w escape. Lake Superior. Ocean disasters h a v e also played a S u m m e r of 1989 scientists located part in the lives of local people. the wreck and sent a small subWhen the unsinkable liner TI- mersible d o w n in the icy waters
a couple of cabins at the point where two trails crossed, a man
pany o f Ann A r b o r and has h a d the o p p o r t u n i t y to perform M a r -
property of Ira Leedy. By 1901, the building had become the Central
stringed guitar while he s i n g s o f the Wisconsin. A Waterviiet friend of brave men w h o w e r e all lost in that ours, Harvey Bauschke, w a s sup- N o v e m b e r storm a s their h u g e ore posed to be on the crew, but ship h e a d e d for Whitefish P o i n t and couldn't make it, so his life was shelter from the shrieking N o v e m -
even in our local area we have not escaped the tragedy of d e e p water
A Genealogy News Column by Carole Kiernan
ished acreage and, to the pleasings of the lute, led willing g e n t l e m e n
though wreckage washed ashore in
ter skippers w h o have sailed them. Appearances can be deceiving. And
the Peter S p a r l i n g Dance C o m -
as to
Among
life, including Melville Hathaway. The tragedy w a s evident when peaches later floated ashore along
land for a picnic and voyage out on
Family Heirlooms
gathered there. T h e y had taken possession of the building and its pol-
impact so wrenched them throw t h e m out of line."
but it was too late. The H I P P O C A M P U S sank with much loss of
d a n c e c o m m u n i t y of Ann A r b o r . She is currently a p e r f o r m e r w i t h
Tri-City Record
Sister Lakes Lions Club breakfast is September 4
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT! COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
The Sister Lakes Lions C l u b will have an "all-you-can-eat" p a n c a k e and sausage breakfast on Saturday, S e p t e m b e r 4, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at its clubhouse in Lions Park
f
Medical Park, Waterviiet, Ml 49098, 463-3111
on 95 , h Avnue. The cost is $4 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available from Lions Club m e m b e r s or at the door. Proceeds from the breakfast will g o to support Lions Club projects.
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August 2 5 , 1 ^ 9 9 RONALD JAMES Ronald James, 46, of Hagar Shores, died Sunday, August 15, Corporation in St. Joseph. He was a 1999, at Lakeland Medical Center, founding member of both the Bliz- St. Joseph. zard Brigade in Eau Claire and the Cremation has taken place. A spe-
Tri-City Area Obituaries D O R O T H Y R. B E R G E Z Dorothy R. (Morgan) Bergez, 77, of Marathon, Florida, died Saturday, July 31, 1999, at Sun Belt Health Care in Orlando, Florida. Private services were held in Marathon. It was Mrs. Bergez's wishes to live until the millennium. In January 2000, her ashes will be scattered at the Dolphin Research Center, Marathon. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor s choice or to the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Bergez was bom April 2, 1922, in Benton Harbor, the daughter of Ralph and Ruth (Caugherty) Morgan. On June 6, 1942, she married Amil H. Bergez. They resided in the Twin Cities Area for 29 years, but her remaining years were spent living in Marathon. She graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1940 and Westem Michigan University in 1978 with a degree in elementary education; and was employed by WMU Regional Center, Benton Harbor, as a secretary. Until her retirement, she was employed by the Dolphin Research Center. She was also a member of the Seventhday Adventist Church, Marathon. Survivors include: her five daughters-Mary Jane (Arthur) Paradis of Silver Spring, Maryland, Kathryn J. L e o n a r d ) Krone of Baroda, Laurie J. (William Barry) Offutt of Maysville. West Virginia, Julianne Ray Dumdei of Coloma, and Amy L. Bergez of Fort Myers, Florida; one sister, Elizabeth (John) Brantley of Benton Harbor; one nephew, Phillip (Lynn) Brantley and great-niece RachelLyn of Houston, Texas; one niece, Sarah (Paul) Herrman of Loma Linda, Califomia; and 10 grandchildren-Todd (Sally) Paradis of Silver Spring, Holley (Joseph) Tourangeau, Timothy W. Krone of Stevensville, Desiree (James) Warner of Orlando, Joshua and Jeramy Ray of Coloma, Courtney and Brooke Offutt of Maysville, West Virginia, and Jillane and Jamie Dudei of Coloma. She was preceded jn death by: her parents; a brother, Richard Morgan; and two s o n s "Baby" Bergez and Rowland J. Bergez. DIETER F.K. B U C H H O R N Dieter Friedrich Karl Buchhom, 6 2 , o f Sister Lakds, died Thursday, August. 19, 1999, in the presence of his family. Cremation has taken place. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 23, at Kerley & Starks Funeral Home, St. Joseph, where visitation took place from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to Hospice at Home of Cass and Van Buren. He was bom March 5, 1937, in Hanover, Germany, to Friedel and Liselotte (Meoller) Buchhom. He fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming an American, arriving here in 1961 and becoming a citizen in 1969. He was employed as a warehouse manager at United Container ;
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St. Joe Kickers. Survivors include: his wife, Doris, whom he married June 15, 1981; two sons-Martin (Kelly) of Eau Claire and Frank (Kelley) of Arlington. Texas; three daughters-Conni Clark of St. Joseph, Stacy (Mark) Thorton of St. Joseph, and Beth Bunn of Hartford; and 10 grandchildren-Ashley, Christopher, Jessica. Bradley, Amanda. Kyle, Sasha, Trenton, Jacob, and Ashton.
cial memorial service was held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, at Lakeshore Bible Church, Hagar Shores, where he was a member. Family and friends were invited to share a funny story or special memory of Mr. James and to join the family for a dinner after the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Mr. James was bom March 23, 1953, to Thomas and Francis James. ^ He enjoyed fishing in Lake MichiA R T H U R E. F O U R N I E R ' gan and spending time with his Arthur E. Foumier, 50, of Wa- children. He had served with the tervliet, died Monday, August 16, armed forces in Korea during the 1999. at Community Hospital. Wa- Vietnam War in the early 1970s. tervliet. Survivors include: his loving wife, Funeral services were held at 1 Dawn, whom he married January p.m. Friday at Davidson Chapel, 29, 1982; a son, Corey Michael Florin Funeral Service, Coloma, James, 16; a daughter, Megan Marie where his family greeted friends James, 13; his mother, Francis of Haven; two brothers— from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial South was in Fairview Cemetery, Water- Clinton Thomas ( " T o m m y " ) James vliet. Memorials may be made to and Rick James, both of Benton the family. Harbor; two sisters—Brenda CicerMr. Foumier was b o m February am of Coloma and Mary ("Jamie") 16, 1949, in Iron Mountain, Michi- Sefton of Florida; and his stepgan. He graduated from Chippewa mother, Gloria James. He was preValley High School, Mount ceded in death by: his father, ThoClemens, in the Class of 1967. He mas; and a sister, Jackie. served in the U.S. Army and was an active member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, St. Joseph. He was employed by Waterviiet Public Schools as a crossing guard. Survivors include: his wife. Brenda; a daughter. Angel Foumier of Waterviiet; two brothers—Norman Foumier of Roseville, Mich., and Jack (Sue) Fournier of Big Rapids; two sisters—Sharon Person of Eastpoint, Mich., and Muriel (Miller) Montgomery of Brooklyn, Mich. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Darlene Jo Trepanier.
G E R A L D A. HUNT Gerald Andrew Hunt, 66, of Waterviiet, died Saturday evening, August 21, 1999, at home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25, at Plymouth Congregational Church, Waterviiet. Visitation was held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Hutchins Funeral Home, Waterviiet. Burial was in Fairview Memorial Cemetery. Waterviiet. Mr. Hunt was bom July 14, 1933, in Waterviiet, to Donald and Margaret (Wood) Hunt. He was a self-
RONALD J A M E S MILLER Ronald James Miller, son of Jamie Bearden of Coloma and Daniel Miller of Waterviiet, was stillborn Friday, August 13, 1999, at C o m munity Hospital, Waterviiet. Graveside services were held at noon Wednesday, August 18, at North Shore Memory Gardens, Hagar Shores. Kerley & Starks Funeral Home, St. Joseph, was in charge of the arrangements. In addition to his parents, survivors include: his g r a n d p a r e n t s - M r . and Mrs. Ronald Renfroe of Coloma and Mr. and Mrs. James Miller of Benton Harbor; and greatgrandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Williamson of Benton Harbor. He was preceded in death by his greatgrandmothers-Doris Elaine McCIuskey and Jean Whitehead.
employed electrical contractor. He was an Army-Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American Legion Post, Hartford. Survivors include: his wife, Clara (Watts) Hunt; two d a u g h t e r s - D e b r a (Ron) Ashley of Hartford and Julie (Jeff) Coffel of Hartford; three sons-Gerald Ed (Leona) Hunt and Dale (Andrea) Hunt, both of Hartford, and Gerald (Peggy) Hunt of Coloma; seven grandchildrenDuane (Jenny), Gerald "Jay" ( l e r ry), Michelle, Marie (Todd), April, Lisa, and Hope; four great-grandchildren; two brothers-Donald Hunt of Chinco Valley, Arizona, and Mearl (Pauline) Hunt of Paw
LAURA A. M O D E N Laura A. Moden, 101, of Lawrence, died Tuesday, August 17, 1999, at Lake View Continuing Care Center. Lawton; - ^ Cremation has taken place. A graveside service took place at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 21, at Hamilton Township Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home, Lawrence, was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Lawrence Quick Response, Visiting Nurses Association of Van Buren County, or Lawrence Alumni Association. Mrs. Moden was b o m June 27, 1898, in Hamilton Township, the daughter of Charles and Florence (Cole) Barber. She was a 1917 graduate of Decatur High School, where she participated in the girls basketball program. She attended Westem Normal Teachers College, from which she received a teaching certificate, and then taught for six years in numerous area country schools.
Paw; three sisters-Dorothy (Raymond) Hansen of Waterviiet, Sally (Rex) Creviston of Mount Joliet, Tennessee, and Georgia (Arthur) Hurley of Fayetteville, Arkansas, He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James, in
On Febmary 4, 1927, she was married to Miles M. Moden of Lawrence. She was employed for 20 years at Lawrence Packing Company, as well as being a cook at Lawrence Public Schools from the mid-1940s to the early 1950s. She
1998.
enjoyed attending her granddaugh-
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ters' sporting events and remained a sports enthusiast in her later years, receiving a medal from the state champion Lawrence High School football team. She was also a member of Benevolence Chapter 256 O.E.S. and Lawrence American Legion Hess-Eastman Post 174 Auxiliary. Survivors include: her son, Charles (Judy) Moden of Lawrence; granddaughters-Wendy (Dale) M u m e y of Paw Paw and Shellie (Randy) Lowe of Hartford; two greatgrandsons-Connor Mumey and Andrew Lowe; one stepgrandson, Steven Lowe; a sister, Helen Barber of Lawton; several nieces and nephews; and dear friends Shirley Ryba and Ruth Reinertson. She was preceded in death by: her husband. Miles, in October 1959; her parents; and two brothers-Frank and Glen Barber.
CHASITY ANN POPE Chasity Ann Pope, 4, of Grand Junction, died Thursday, August 19, 1999, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, at CalvinStarks & Frost Funeral Home, with the Rev. Clarence Buist officiating. Interment followed at Lakeview Cemetery. The family received friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a contribution to the Bronson Methodist Hospital Pediatric Department or to their favorite charity. Chasity was bom June 19, 1995, in St. Joseph, to James Pope and Jennie Duer of Grand Junction. She attended Sunshine Daycare in South Haven. Survivors include her parents, James Pope and Jennie Dyer of Grand Junction; grandparents, Harvel and Bonnie McLamore of Paw Paw, Janice and William West of Coloma, Mary and Wesley Cleary of Hartford, and great-grandmother, Mildren Dyer of Covert,
ALBERTA "GINNY" REIST Alberta Virginia "Ginny" Reist, 75, of St. Joseph, died Wednesday, August 18, 1999, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 20, at the DeyFlorin Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, St. Joseph. Interment was in North Shore Memory Gardens, Hagar Shores. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Mrs. Reist was b o m August U , 1924, in Cardwell, Missouri. She had lived in the St. Joseph area most of her life and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Phoenix, Arizona. Survivors include: a son, John A. Reist of Tucson, Arizona; a daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Vickie) Faris of Coloma; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two brothers-William Ross of Delta, Georgia, and Robert Ross of Yuba, Califomia. She was preceded in death by: her husband, John, in 1982; and a daughter, Marilyn Tokarz, in 1994.
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CARRIE E.WELCH Carrie E. Welch, 81, of Berrien Springs, died Friday, August 13, 1999, at Teresa's Country Home, Berrien Springs. Cremation has taken place. Burial of ashes was held at 2 p.m. Wedhesday, August 18, at North Shore' Memory Gardens, Hagar Shores. Arrangements were by Fairplain Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, Benton Harbor. Carrie Ethel (Davis) Welch was bom June 30, 1918, in Kokomo, Indiana. She lived in Berrien County most of her life and for a short time in Arizona. She moved back to this area in 1990. She was also a member of the Dowagiac VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include: her two daughters—Marilyn Roberts of Galien and Beverly Swetay of Waterviiet; four grandchildren—Roberta (Donald) Simpson of Covert, Kimberly Swetay of Huachuca City, Arizona, Donald (Lia) Swetay Jr. of Kalamazoo, and Tracy (Heather) Roberts of Galien. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Leroy Alexander Welch, in 1987; three brothers; and one sister.
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Coloma accepts 133 students under state's Schools of Choice By Cliff Stevens Coloma Superintendent of Schools David DeFields announced 133 students have been accepted under the state's Schools of Choice to attend the School District for the 1999-2000 school year which starts August 30.
Since 1981, the School District was under court control in connection with a desegregation order. DeFields said the 133 students are fewer than the average of 200 Benton Harbor transfer students which had enrolled in the district since the order went into effect. Based on state aid of $5,696 per student, the School District will receive $757,568. "We (the School District) still need space in our elementary buildings to house all the new students," said DeFields. Transportation is the responsibility of the parent or guardian under the Schools of Choice program. However, the students may ride Coloma school buses if they are transported to the nearest Coloma bus stop within the Coloma School District.
This school year marks the first time the Coloma School District could participate in the state program. Earlier this year, an agreement was reached with the U.S. Federal Court which cleared the
Planning commissioners reappointed By Joe Cheshire The Hartford Township Board has reappointed S.A. McGowan and Trevor Meachum to additional three-year terms on the Planning Commission. The terms began on May 1, making their appointments retroactive. In other matters, the Board approved hiring Plante & Moran to handle the Township audit this year. The Board also appointed Clerk Helen Mayhak and trustee Barry Nilson to be the Township's designated signers on a loan application for the purchase of a new City/ Township-owned fire truck. A millage was approved by voters of both the City and Township for the fire truck. However, laws demand that municipal authorities must be responsible for the obliga-
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By Cliff At the August 17 meeting of the Coloma Joint Fire Board, Coloma Fire Chief Randy Morris expressed concerns the department has on improving Washington Street and stopping firefighters from selling cookbooks at this y e a r ' s Coloma Glad-Peach Festival. Morris asked if the City of Coloma had any plans in place for getting fire trucks in and out of the Fire Station during the improvements of Washington Street later this year. Morris said in addition to the trucks, some procedure would have to be developed to allow firefighters access to the Fire Station. On the topic of selling cookbooks at this year's Glad-Peach Festival, Chief Morris said, " S o m e members of the department are unhappy with festival officials ordering them to stop roaming through the crowd, selling the Ladies Auxiliary cookbooks." The cookbooks were a fund-raiser f o r t h e Auxiliary. Morris said department members assist with the aerial fireworks show, two parades, transporting the Prince and Princess and contestants, at the 5K and 10K Run/Walk and by filling the dunk tank with water. and should have been permitted to sell the cookbooks. Festival policy prohibits any group or person from roaming through the
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RICKY A. SINK Ricky A. Sink, 46, of Benton Harbor, died Wednesday, August 18, 1999, at his residence. A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, at the Fairplain Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, Benton Harbor. Visitation took place from noon until the time of the service. Memorials may be given to Riverview Park Christian Church of St. Joseph. Mr. Sink was bom April 13, 1953, in St. Joseph. He was a selfemployed house painter and lived in this area most of his life. Survivors include: his three s o n s Samuel (Michelle) Sink of Jacksonville, Florida, and Timothy Sink and Robert Matthew III, both of Benton Harbor; his stepmother, Shirley Sink of St. Joseph; four b r o t h e r s Pete Sink and companion Judy Ziegler of Coloma, Kevin Sink of Dalhart, Texas, Steve Sink and companion Phylis Barrow of Haltom City, Texas, and Clif (Judy) Sink of Sarasota, Florida; a sister, Kathleen (Jim) Blanchard of Coloma; two grandchildren-Jake and Danelle Sink of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his wife. Gay Anne Sink, in 1998; and his parents-Beverly (Haney) Sink in 1982 and Donald Sink in 1997.
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Coloma Community Schools Calendar Saturday, August 28: Soccer at Home w/Gobles, 11.00 a.m. Monday, August 30: School Starts, Half Day; W o m e n ' s Tennis at Home w'Parchment, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 31: School All Day; Girls Basketball, Tri-County Tourney - South Haven Varsity at Bangor; Girls Basketball, TriCounty Tourney - South Haven JV at Home, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 1: Cross Country at Bangor with Buchanan, 4:30 p.m.; Golf at Home w'Bridgman, 4 p.m.; Soccer at Home w/ Bridgman, 6 p.m.; Women's Tennis at Buchanan, 4 p.m. Thursday, September 2: Girls Basketball Tri-County Tourney Varsity at Bangor, TBA; JV at Home w/
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C O L O M A HIGH S C H O O L ' S CLASS O F 1964...held a 35-year reunion on August 14 at The Friendly Tavern, downtown Coloma. Pictured are: (seated, from the left) Dianne Hammond Little, Charlotte Martin C onklin, Annette Gagliardo Davis, Pat Meahl Lafollette, Barry Levsay; (standing, from the left) Kurt Weber, George Waller, Sharon Brewer Paul, Jim Galles, Toni Gagliardo Wood, Sandy Hindmon Maas, Nancy Gagliano, Terry Scherer Ott, Gary Zilke, Gloria Bratu Beaver, Oliver Richards, Dennis Hosang, James Larry Gorman, August Pupedis, and Don Knuth. Also attending, but not pictured, were Juanita Smith Hosmer, Skip Schink, and Joe Martin.
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Nancy Bingham will join her mother with watercolor paintings and pottery she has created at her Lopez Island studio. The former New York City and Washington state social worker teaches art to middle and high school students on Lopez Island. Her artwork includes enchanting ceramic masks, sculpted totems, handcrafted bowls, platters, and dinner service.
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Joe Borenstein took third place and does not retum this season. Nancy Kutchinski came in fourth for one of her best performaces ever. She finished ahead of Barry Nilson who posted what has to be a disappointing finish for a former champion. Look for him to try to restore the roar this year. If he does that it could also inspire rival Jim Edwards who took a championship himself a few years ago. But last year Jim had a worse finish than Barry, at number six. Seventh place went to Chris Gargano who started the
From the PressBox By Mike Leith, Sports Writer Well, it's here. Unbelievable as it may seem, the high school football season will kick off this Friday night for all of the Tri-City Area teams. Normal season-ending rivalries will be the first game for most
changing the last game to the first or tearing up contracts for the other eight games and trying to rebook everything if possible. And these contracts are sometimes made up to a year in advance. Therefore, the
high school teams across the state for this year only. The MHSAA moved uncharacteristically quickly in approving the playoff expansion plan by which all teams that win six games in a season are in. Teams like Lawrence that could not get a ninth game will be in some kind of formula that may allow them in with five wins. To accommodate the increased number of teams that will be involved in post season play, the start of the regular season was moved up a week. The choice athletic directors across the state had to make was in
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year's defense. Rey Chavez, Grant Link, Steve Galvan, and James Moore also lettered as juniors last year. Chavez is a 6 , 2 , , 215-pound defensive tackle and defensive end, Link will play center and some middle linebacker, Galvan at S S" and 205 pounds will play tackle on both sides of the ball, while Moore is a wide receiver and comerback. Aaron Chavez is a senior out for the first time. He is 6 , 2 , , and 195
Comets will be tough as usual when they c o m e over here to play. It should be a good game, so come on out and see it. The weather is supposed to be perfect and Waterviiet has some new lights for the first time in 30 years. Assisting Coach Hessler this season are Pat Iliff and Dave Kindt. JV coaches are Ben Iliff and Matt Clay while the Junior High coaches are John Adams and Don Marks.
pounds and can play tight end and outside linebacker. The juniors make up the bulk of the team with 15 players. And this year's quarterback will come from them as juniors Scott Nykamp and Jason Pruiett are battling for the job. Both have JV experience from last
Comets have to replace key players
year and, regardless of the outcome, Nykamp can also play outside linebacker. Jeff Holland and Matt Bekieri are a ' 8 0 junior linebackers with JV experience. Berieki can also play tailback while first year player Mike Gain can play linebacker and end. Junior Issac Contreras is a tailback and a safety, Matt Schuld at 6 ' I " and 185 pounds can play offensive tackle and defensive end, Ryan Flemming can play center and defensive end, Jeremy Parker is a 5'10" 175-pound right guard and defensive end, Jason Reinhart is a 5 7 " 155-pound wide receiver and comerback, along with offensive and defensive tackles David Rainwater and Eddie Villareal. Rainwater is 6 ' and 280 pounds while Villareal is 5 ' 1 0 " and 300 pounds, All of the above mentioned played JV ball last year. There are three other first-year juniors in Adam Freeburh, Kevin Romeo, and Israel Baldivia. Freebum is a defensive back and wide receiver, Romeo is a 6 ' I " 195pound guard and defensive end, while Baldivia can play offensive guard and defensive tackle. There is even a sophomore on this year's team in Santos Castro. He is pretty fast and can play wide receiver and defensive back. Coach Shoemaker says he thought his team did pretty well in last Friday night's scrimmage at Marcellus. Vicksburg and Kalamazoo Christian also attended. All four teams got a shot at each other. Coach Shoemaker says he feels some balance may be coming back to the conference as he expects Waterviiet, Lake Michigan Catholic, and New Buffalo to be strong this year. Looking at his season opener. Shoemaker says he expects the Raiders to be tough as usual. "It should be a good barometer of just where our program is right now," he stated. And even though the Indians have many starters to replace, they will be coming from a JV team that went 7-2 last year. Coach Shoemaker has seasoned veteran assistants John Smith and Terry Manning back once again while newcomer, in a way, former Indian quarterback Mike Parker is on board to replace Gary Ackerman as the defensive backs coach.
Waterviiet hoping seniors lead the way New Waterviiet coach Brad Hessler seems to be continuing the recent resurgence of numbers at the varsity and JV levels. There are around 26 members on the varsity at this time while the JVs have around that number, if not more. The name of the game is seniors for the Panthers this season. There are 17 of them on the team, with all but three lettering last season. Gor-
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Corrina Munjoy of Hartford, a graduate of Hartford High School, has been awarded a $3,000 Provost Scholarship from Spring Arbor College for the 1999-2000 school year. The Provost Scholarship is awarded to students based on their The final show in the summer art high school grade point average, series at Cook Energy Information ACT or SAT test score, or rank in Center offers a two-for-one exhibit. class. Legendary St. Joseph artist Betty Spring Arbor is a four-year Chris- Bingham is exhibiting her paintings tian liberal arts college located this year along with pottery and seven miles west of Jackson. T h e paintings by her daughter, Nancy college is affiliated with the Free Bingham, of Lopez Island, WashMethodist Church of North America ington. The gallery exhibit and art and is accredited by the North Cen- sale runs from now through Septral Association of Colleges and tember 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Schools. daily (Michigan time). Admission to the show and all activities at the Cook Center is FREE. Betty Bingham, a retired St. Jo"The Unofficial Website of seph Public High School art teacher //» and watercolor instructor at the Hartford Public Schools Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph, has been a regional favorite for V/i decades. Her award-winning work features some of southwestern Michigan's most memorable scenes— children playing on the beach, a lighthouse standing sentry in the harbor, brilliant splashes of flowers across a summer garden. During the exhibit, Bingham will sell many of her acrylic, pastel and watercolor paintings and handcrafted jewelry. All school Calendar News Articles, School Board Agenda and Minutes, Active Parenting Information, & much more!
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(Elementary) Hamburger; (Secondary) Hamburger or Breaded Pork Patty. HIGH S C H O O L - J V Football at Home w/Coloma, 6 p.m. C E N T R A L O F F I C E - B o a r d of Education Work-Study Session, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3: BREAKFAST Cereal. L U N C H - ( E l e m e n t a r y ) Burrito; (Secondary) Fish Sandwich or Com Dog. HIGH SCHOOLVarsity Football at Coloma, 7:30 p.m. MIDDLE S C H O O L — F u n d raiser Kickoff, Auditorium, 2:15 p.m.
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THE W A T E R V L I E T JV A N D VARSITY FOOTBALL T E A M . . . h e l d a maroon and white scrimmage a few Saturdays ago at Panther Stadium. The Panthers have high hopes for their offense and defense this season. (Mike Leith photo) die Cartwright and Shawn Prince lead the way as both are two-year letterwinners and starters. Princt has run the offense for the last two years while Cartwright has over 2,000 career yards rushing and was a first team all-conference pick last season. Joe Wheeler retums as a defensive end, while Prince may see a: 11 some action ~ there as well. Adam Thomas, Eric Leith, Harvey Atherton, Paul Reese, Mario Trottier, Chad Worl, Dan Hays, Jeremy Sutherland, and Jason Carter all lettered as juniors last year. Thomas is the backup quarterback and will be playing at some tailback and comerback, Leith will play some linebacker on defense while seeing some duty at wide receiver and tailback on offense, Atherton will come back to his linebacker position but can play tight end or ftillback on offense, Jason Carter will again play at a safety position as well as some wide receiver on offense, Worl is back at offensive and defensive tackle, Trottier will again play at defensive tackle, Jeremy Sutherland is back and will see some time at fullback and linebacker, while Hays and Reese both can play comerback and wide receiver. Rich Seils may be available at offensive tackle and defensive end but was injured for most of last season. Matt Rodriguez, Howie Black, and Nick Spaulding all could contribute, Black and Rodriguez can both play in the defensive backfield and at wide receiver while Spaulding is a defensive end and offensive tackle. There are six juniors on the team, with three of them starting last season at one time or another. Jody Halamka is a two-year letterwinner and will be playing at defensive tackle and offensive guard, Doug Wing lettered last year and plays both offensive and defensive tackle, and Peter Murphy lettered as well at center and retums at that position defensive tackle.
Jason Elliot has JV experience from last year and can play linebacker and guard. First-year players as juniors inelude Danny Iliff and Josh Forrester. Iliff can play quarterback, cornerback, and wide receiver while Forrester can play guard and defensive end. There are two sophomores on the team this year in Joey Dilts and Brian Geike. Dilts s h o u l d s e e some time
at
while
fullback
Geike
can
and
linebacker
play
defensive
tackle a n d d e f e n s i v e e n d .
Coach Hessler seems to be thinking along the same lines as Hartford coach Tom Shoemaker. Coach Hessler thinks Hartford, LMC, and New Buffalo will all be tough and will provide some balance to the conference. He is also a believer in conditioning and fundamentals, so look for the Panthers to be competitive. As far as opening up with Coloma, Coach Hessler says he knows the
Coloma coach Dave Stowers has some key positions to fill this season because of graduation but still boasts a decent amount of letterwinners reluming. There are nine seniors on the team this year and seven of them won letters last year. Leading the way is three-year letterwinner Josh Groendyk. He has held down one of the linebacker positions since his freshman year and also plays tight end on offense. James Clay retums as one of the only real experienced letterwinners in the backfield from last year and caiv play defensive tackle as well. Chris Dahms lettered last year at linebacker and has a good shot at the quarterback position this year. John Mefford retums and can play haltback and comerback; Mike Churchill is a returning offensive and defensive tackle but was plagued by injuries last year; Jason Ficklin lettered and is a wide receiver, running back, and strong safety; Aaron Howard lettered and can play free safety; while David Donerose is out after taking a year See P R E S S B O X Continued on page 12
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August 2 5 , 1 9 9 9 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE
Want Ads & Public Notices HELP WANTED LOT COORDINATOR/SUPERVISOR--duties
include
managing
a
crew of lot porters cleaning cars for delivery, k e e p i n g lot clean and organized. Must be energetic, wellg r o o m e d , and h a v e reliable transportation and valid driver's license. S400-S500/week to start; quick pay B. or Ron V. Apply in person at Seelye Wright, South Haven. (34-1) HELP WANTED C L U B 63 R E S T A U R A N T — N o w hiring cooks, servers, bartenders &
TRUSTEES HELD ON T U E S D A Y , A U G U S T 17, 1999. AT 7 : 3 0 P.M. M E M B E R S P R E S E N T : Supervisor Treasurer
C a p o z i o & Trustees Fowler, Hudson. JetTerson-Banks & McCausland. M E M B E R S ABSENT: None
at
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. followed by a silent invo-
6218 M-63, C o l o m a ; or call 849-
cation and the Pledge of Allegiance.
3355 for an appointment.
The minutes of the last regular meeting held August 3, 1999, were
dishwashers.
Apply
in person
(32-4)
accepted as presented. T h e Agenda M O B I L E H O M E FOR S A L E M O B I L E H O M E - 2 bedrooms, expanded living room. Excellent condition. Refrigerator and stove included. Storage shed attached. Price negotiable. Call 473-2730. (33-3)
was a m e n d e d under N e w Business by a d d i n g Item D. N e w m a n Terrace Water Project. Received
presentation
Y A R D S A L E — t w o miles south of Hartford, on 6 8 7 Keeler/Hartford Rd., left side of the road. Every d a y except M o n d a v and Saturday. (33-2)
AT
HELP WANTED PRE S C H O O L L E A R N I N G
CENTER—in
Coloma,
2-6
p.m.,
Monday through Friday; and substitute helpers needed. Call 4 6 8 6423. (33-2)
Jeff
Noel. C o m e r s t o n e Alliance, in connection with the Elisha G r a y II Enterprise Park and M-63 connecting road. Authorized
Y A R D SALE
from
$500.00
contribution
to the Benton H a r b o r / T o w n s h i p Senior Citizens Center. A p p r o v e d payment of bills totaling $230,431.03. Removed N e w m a n Terrace Water Project from agenda due to absence of the Assessor. A d j o u m e d the p.m.
meeting
at
8:10
The next regular Board meeting will be held September 7, 1999, at 7:00 p . m . Carolyn Phillips, Clerk Benton Charter T o w n s h i p Dated: August 18, 1999 (34-1)
HELP WANTED OFFICE SECRETARY N E E D E D -
proficiency,
good
people
skills,
efficient, organized, self-starter. Coloma. Call 468-6261 T u e s d a y , Wednesday, and ings.
Thursday
morn(33-2)
HELP WANTED P A R T T I M E — A A R P Foundation Senior E m p l o y m e n t P r o g r a m h a s part-time o p e n i n g s for office/clerical positions in the C o l o m a ^ a t e r vliet area for qualifying seniors. Part-time work. Call 925-3838; ask for Mike. (34-3) ESTATE SALE FRIDAY & SATURDAY—August 27 & 28, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 6 3 0 0 R y n o Road, Coloma. Antiques, carnival glass, china, household f u m i t u r e , etc. N u m b e r s given out at 7 a.m.
PUBLIC NOTICE WATERVLIET TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS
power
lution for millage m a x i m u m allowable a s follows: R o a d s .9911 to .9911 Fire .9911 to .9911
Roads 1.9747 to 1.8925 Approval of change in price of Infant Burial Site to: resident: $100.00 & N o n - R e s i d e n t : $200.00 A p p r o v a l for Resubmission of Lot
Lot 2 of Block 10.
Loveland
Homeacres
A p p r o v a l of the preliminary site plan f o r the two phases o f the Paw Paw L a k e G o l f Course & the re-
CONSTRUCTION Steel Buildings never put up. 4 0 x 3 0
quested variance for the 1,000 foot
w a s $6,212 will sell for $3,497,
e a s e m e n t length for Green Way, the
5 0 x 8 6 was $17,690 will sell $ 8 , 970. Chuck 1-800-320-2340.
27 foot easement for cul-de-sacs for both G r e e n W a y and Knoll Ct. Next
Regular
Meeting:
works,
Township
September
Board
20,
collectibles,
Synopsis prepared by:
(34-2)
Eva M. Baumeister Waterviiet T o w n s h i p Clerk
fumiture,
contained in the a b o v e has b e c o m e operative.
1200 syd of 4 " concrete sidewalk,
mortgage
of the p o w e r of sale c o n t a i n e d in the Mortgage and in p u r s u a n c e of the
Tannery Drive, including construction
statutes in such case, the M o r t g a g e
proaches, and removal o f existing
will be foreclosed by a s a l e of t h e premises, separately, therein d e -
sidewalk and d r i v e approaches, excavation, embankment grading,
scribed or so m u c h t h e r e o f as m a y
restoration, and appurtenances.
PUBLIC NOTICE HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
If y o u have a n y questions regard-
of
Michigan,
that
being the place of h o l d i n g the Circuit Court in and for said C o u n t y ,
ing the
Conn-act
Documents,
Indiana
in-
Avenue, South
Haven, MI 4 9 0 9 0 - 1 7 3 5 ( 6 1 6 - 6 3 7 -
on September 16, 1999, 10:00 E S T ,
9205). Contact D o c u m e n t s may be obtained only from this o f f i c e .
in the f o r e n o o n of said day. T h e
No quotation shall be w i t h d r a w n
premises will be sold t o pay the above
after the o p e n i n g of proposals without the consent o f the O w n e r for a
interest
period o f ten ( 1 0 ) days after the
due, legal costs, c h a r g e s of sale,
scheduled time o f submitting quo-
attomey fees and any t a x e s and in-
tations. A five ( 5 ) percent bid b o n d
surance that the M o r t g a g e e pays o n
in the f o r m o f a certified check or
or prior to the date of t h e sale. T h e lands and premises d e s c r i b e d in the
surety b o n d shall be submitted with each bid. The successful bidder will
above M o r t g a g e are as follows.
be required to post a L a b o r and
amount
then
Mortgage,
due
together
on
the
with
Materials
Bond
and
Performance
200 feet o f the South H a l f of the
Bond f o r the a m o u n t of o n e hundred
Southwest Quarter of the N o r t h w e s t
(100) percent o f t h e contract price.
Quarter o f Section 12, T o w n s h i p 5 South, R a n g e 19 West, St, Joseph
The O w n e r reserves the right to waive any irregularities, reject any
Township, Berrien C o u n t y , Michi-
or all
gan. The length o f the r e d e m p t i o n p e -
quotations w h e n , in their opinion,
riod will be six (6) m o n t h s from t h e
quotations,
or accept
any
such act will s e r v e their best interests. C I T Y OF C O L O M A MARTHA DARLING, CLERK
date of sal?.
(34-1)
616/983-7505 (8/4, 8/11, 8/18 & 8/25, 1999)
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY O F WATERVLIET
Commission will hold a j o i n t public meeting with the C o l o m a T o w n s h i p
last
Countryside Nursing H o m e , 120 Baseline Rd., South Haven, MI
Tuesday, October 12, 1999.
supported
by
problem of keeping outsiders from
with
frequent
lotion?
about heatstroke remedies? Obviously, there w o u l d
sneaking into a park without paying. You could require everyone regis-
course, w o r k s for the papers, too.)
tered
identification
tractors will be featured. Admission is $2 to the grounds. Food will also
c a m p i n g tag but w h e r e would you pin it? The only solution to that
be available. Music will be by " J e f f & Bill" on Saturday at 7 p.m.
to
wear
an
in-
specifications,
had told t h e m he " s a w nudes hap-
have some savings, o f course. Most parks now have laundry buildings
Associates,
pening," which is how he described
but those could be d o n e away with entirely. Neither w o u l d there h a v e to be any special rain shelters. In
8,
Sergeant M c C u l f o r gave a report on
street,
including
ing the Contract
Documents,
conditions in the T o w n s h i p and City w h i c h there w a s not much to be
cluding
plans
c o n c e m e d about.
contact
Stemaman
and
&
Received, place Treasurers Report
Inc., 900
Indiana A v e n u e , S o u t h
the bunch o f college girls frolicking
on file. M o t i o n by M a y h a k , supported by
Haven, MI 4 9 0 9 0 - 1 7 3 5 ( 6 1 6 - 6 3 7 -
in the b u f f . That, of course, is against federal regulations but what
Martin.
To
pay
bills.
Amount
9205). Contract D o c u m e n t s m a y be obtained o n l y from this office. N o quotation shall b e w i t h d r a w n
2 1 , 0 0 8 . 3 9 . Motion carried.
the heck, they likely figured. Although M i c h i g a n ' s Department
be done away with, too. T o off-set these savings, however, w o u l d be the need for picnic tables
port.
scheduled t i m e of s u b m i t t i n g q u o -
Supervisor Stephen Shafer has rea p p o i n t e d S.A. M a c G o w a n and
tations. A f i v e (5) percent bid b o n d
least not legally. O v e r in neighboring Ontario, however, serious consi-
on which the benches were smoothed d o w n to a splinter-free stage. And a non-sticky varnish
in the form o f a certified check or
deration w a s given to special park
w o u l d have to be used to cover
Bluegill
T r e v e r M e a c h u m for another three
surety bond shall be submitted with
areas d e v o t e d to running around in
leaf, and crickets in a b o u t
year term on the Planning C o m m i s -
e a c h bid. T h e successful bidder will be required to post a Labor and
the altogether. In so doing, though, they visualized a lot of problems.
them. Actually, none of these are p r o b lems Ontario could find too difficult
feet of water with fish 12 feet down. Nice crappie h a v e been
Performance
For example, where could such a
to surmount if they put their finest
coming in with m i n n o w s being
2002.
Bond for the amount o f one h u n d r e d
park be established that is free of
m i n d s to work on it. At this time,
the hot bait. Rush Lake has been
M o t i o n by M a y h a k , supported by
( 1 0 0 ) percent of the contract p r i c e .
black flies and mosquitoes? Could
there is nothing further to report on
producing
park users be sure there was n o poison ivy a r o u n d ? How about black-
progress (if any) b e i n g made by our
Steelhead are slow until the water gets slightly cooler. Wall-
and
T h e O w n e r reserves the right to
Martin. To accept the Supervisor A p p o i n t m e n t . Motion carried.
waive any irregularities, reject a n y
M o t i o n by M a y h a k , supported by
or
Martin. T o accept Plante & M o r a n to d o the audit f o r Hartford T o w n -
quotations w h e n , in their o p i n i o n ,
ship.
The
cost
not
to
exceed
3 , 4 0 0 . 0 0 . If there is any additional A c c o u n t i n g Service it will not ex-
all quotations, or
accept
any
such act will serve their best interests. CITY O F C O L O M A MARTHA DARLING, CLERK (34-1)
ceed 85.00 per h o u r . Roll Call S h a f e r Absent, M a y h a k , yea. Fri-
freedom, nothing ever came o f it, at
berry b u s h e s ? And sand burs? The Canadians also figured they would h a v e to consider providing special shields in the cooking areas to protect park users? C a n you imagine t h e hazard of frying bacon under such conditions? W o u l d a
Supported
Canadian neighbors. Should such a project become a reality, though, and M i c h i g a n ' s P N R should decide to send a delegation to m a k e an inspection trip, this reporter is definitely going to insist
that the
media
be
along!
"God grants liberty only to those who love it...and defend it. -Danid wtb«ct
by
Engaged?
WESTERN TERRACE Call 983-0011
Motion
was
passed
at
Earn Some SSSS
Martin. T o a d j o u m . Motion carried. A d j o u m e d at 7:55 P.M.
S E P T E M B E R 9, 1999 (34-1)
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eye in the St. Joe and K a l a m a zoo rivers have been successful.
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Catfish have been taken also.
T H E W A T E R V L I E T W O L V E R I N E S . . . w e r e awarded first-place trophies for their perfect regular season record in the Waterviiet Recreation C o u n c i l ' s 9-11 age division. T h e i r trophies w e r e given to them in an
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This
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are
M o n d a y through Friday
day, yea. Nilson, yea. Martin, yea. M o t i o n carried. M o t i o n by Friday,
have
Ray Dlouhy. Information provided hy mi n»r.i Paw Lake Association
fact, if a rainy season could be assured, the shower buildings could
Received, place on file Liquor Re-
Bond
may
Rasmussen. A History of Little . Paw Paw Lake and Peer Forest. Lake level and rainfall recorded by
water.
out the c o n s e n t of the O w n e r f o r a period of thirty (30) d a y s after the
Materials
Resources
Question: Little Paw Paw Lake , residents have an annual FloatIn. How many pounds of hotdogs were consumed in the 1997 Float-In? Answer next week. Answer to last week's (|uestion: How long is the channel that carries water from Little Paw Paw Lake into Paw Paw Lake? Based on ' Rasmussen's new book the Berrien County Drain Commission gives the channel length between the two lakes as 2965 feet, just a bit over onehalf mile. Source: K L.
water is cooling d o w n and the fish are m o v i n g into shallower
given such nudist c a m p s their own
sion Board. The T e r m is retroactive as o f April 1, 1999, thru April 1,
Natural
Senior Citizen Wisdom: When you arc finally holding all of the cards, why does everyone else decide to play chess?
Historical Trivia
pound, 14-ounce largemouth bass out of B i c Paw Paw. T h e
of
file Planning
Though cool winds prevailed throughout the week, the days were quite comfortable, almost but not quite a portent of fall. There was only 0.2 inch of rain this past week and the lake level continued to drop from 621.31 feet on the I8 ,h to 621.26 feet on the 22n,,. The lake is nearly 6.5 inches below the minimum of 621.8 feet. Surface water temperature fell to 78 'F, down 3.5 " from one week ago, and down 10 degrees from the summer high of 88 "F on August \s{.
Andy, Josh and J e r e m y N e methy brought in this nice 4-
a f t e r the o p e n i n g of p r o p o s a l s with-
Received, place on C o m m i s s i o n report.
Page 11
Paw Paw Lake Almanac
Allis C h a l m e r s tractors, Associated engines, and Bolens garden
reminders: " I f you see news happening, g i v e us a call!" (That of
nearly fell over themselves to respond as they rushed to one o f the Michigan national parks. T h e guy
of July
Reconstruction of 1100 lineal feet
3-4-5, opening at 9 a.m. daily.
the
nant items. If you h a v e any questions r e g a r d -
Yea
G l e n n Opennc . r
be
which means practically nowhere. Such a park designed for those running around in the buff w o u l d
Yea
(34-1)
Friday through Sunday, September
could. T h e all-male camera crew
Martin
terested parties a r e invited to attend.
How
sewer, restoration, and all a p p u r t e -
minutes
Nilson
will be flushed.
(34-1)
The work on which proposals are
viewing
audience
provide sunburn
The
1999, were Accepted as read. Motion carried.
Paw L a k e Rd., on Monday, August
Limits (including P o k a g o n Heights)
(34-3)
aloud at the time.
to
Martin.
Helen M a y h a k Hartford T o w n s h i p Clerk NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Larry Larsen, President
Coloma, Ml 4 9 0 3 8 - 0 3 2 9 Proposals will be o p e n e d and read
w h e n a n e w s p a p e r beats them to an important story. For that reason, m o s t of t h e m like to call on their
might be a w a t e r p r o o f stamp applied where it might be easily seen,
north, east and west t o the C i t y
Robert L o h r Zoning Administrator
119 N. Paw Paw Street
annual ''Old E n g i n e & Tractor S h o w " and first annual " L a b o r Day Arts & Craft S h o w " will be held
special concession h a v e to be set up
hearing g a v e his local station a jingle, figuring on being helpful a s he
Respectfully Submitted by
following the public hearing, the Commission will re-enter into its regular meeting.
Television stations really hate it
Activities scheduled at Van Buren Youth Fairgrounds Sept. 3-4-5 The V a n Buren Youth F a i r ' s third
by
from the Main Street railroad tracks
A, R l - B , & R2 districts in t h e township. All interested parties a r e encouraged to attend. Immediately
3 r d day of September, 1999, at t h e Coloma City Hall P.O. Box 3 2 9
I ' l l be a delegate if Canada sets up special park areas for nudist camps
Motion
M o t i o n by M a y h a k , supported by
50, Article 18, Section 18.02 " D e f i -
will receive quotations for the w o r k shown below until 4 : 0 0 P.M. on the
1225
tracks south, east and w e s t to t h e
PUBLIC NOTICE WATERVLIET TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
GORDON CHARLES
tons of bituminous paving, 2 0 2 5 cubic yards of aggregate s t o r m
by
Coloma
The CITY O F C O L O M A , O w n e r ,
o f asphalt
supported
of
of Little Paw P a w Lake.
John Martin arrived at 7:05 P.M. Friday,
Hauch
caught this I-pound bluegill out
Well, not too long ago one TV viewer w h o was somewhat hard of
Robert Lohr
Supt. of P u b l i c W o r k s (33-2)
day. George
M a y h a k . T o appoint Barry Nilson C h a i r m a n Pro-tem. Motion carried.
Z o n i n g Administrator Waterviiet T o w n s h i p
City Limits will be flushed. On Friday, August 27, all hydrants
Fishing is getting better every
to be submitted includes:
drants from the Main Street railroad
nitions." The proposed a m e n d m e n t would limit the height a n d n u m b e r of accessory structures f o r the R l -
at its regular meeting at 7:00 P.M.
Friday,
R e g u l a r Hartford T o w n s h i p Board M e e t i n g on A u g u s t 12, 1999.
(616) 6 2 1 - 3 4 0 8 . All b i d s must be retumed by Sat-
Apply in person or send r e s u m e to:
by
Absent Yea Yea
ordinances and long range plans concerning P a w Paw Lake. All in-
posed a m e n d m e n t to the Waterviiet Township Z o n i n g O r d i n a n c e N o .
on the 11-7 shift. Excellent benefits.
Motion
Shafer Mayhak Friday
August 2 6 , and Friday, August 2 7 ,
y e a r ' s audit at the Library, which is located at 15 Franklin Street, Hartford, M I 49057; telephone number
a c c o m p a n i e d by a c o v e r letter, proof o f Michigan C P A license and
is
now in order for a chairman protem.
Paw
Slje fleraUJ-jJallailiiim
and
Hartford T o w n s h i p Board
Roll Call:
Hall, 4 9 1 9
sion will enter into a p u b l i c hearing. The purpose of the public hearing is to hear c o m m e n t s r e g a r d i n g a p r o -
policy
The
loma
Any interested person or persons may pick up a copy of the Library's bid
for. Z o n i n g Administrator Ronald Sefcik and T o w n s h i p Residents.
Planning C o m m i s s i o n at the C o Township
Sheriff
o
City Bank as the assignee o f such
Extension 365
competitive
County
Tri-City Area FISHING REPORT
m e n t purchase o f fire apparatus and e q u i p m e n t required by National
30, 1999, at 7 : 3 0 p.m. T h e purpose of the meeting is to discuss mutual
On T h u r s d a y , August 2 6 , all h y -
Roll Call: M a y h a k , Friday, Nilson present. Absent John Martin and
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF C O L O M A BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN WASHINGTON STREET IMPROVEMENTS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
c o m p l e t e the closing of the install-
The City of Waterviiet will b e flushing hydrants on T h u r s d a y , from 7 : 3 0 A.M.-3:30 P . M .
12, 1999, at 7:30 P.M. Pledge of Allegiance.
Martin. A Resolution to Authorize the Clerk Helen Mayhak and/or T o w n s h i p Trustee Barry Nilson to sign a n y and all documents on behalf o f the T o w n s h i p necessary to
the Waterviiet T o w n s h i p Hall, 3 9 0 1 M-140. At 7:10 p.m. t h e C o m m i s -
a brief list of current clients (with their permission, if needed). Bids will be opened by the Board
(34-1)
ap-
petitive bids for its fiscal calendar year, 1999 Audit.
urday, O c t o b e r 8, 1999, and shall be
4 9 0 9 0 . Fax ( 6 1 6 ) 637-8460.
drive
Inc., 9 0 0
State
1930 chairs, $ 1 0 0 each. Call 4 6 3 5055.
HELP WANTED WANTED: R.N.'s or L . P . N . ' s full- or part-time position available
concrete
Berrien,
September 14, 1999, at 7 : 0 0 p.m. at
(34-1)
new
cluding plans and specifications, contact S t e m a m a n & Associates,
T h e B o a r d of Trustees o f the Hart-
28 & 29 at 67761 70 th Street, W a terviiet, 9 a.m.-? Small appliances, fumiture, gas grill & lots of miscellaneous.
of
be necessary, at public auction, t o the highest bidder, at the South e n trance o f the County C o u r t h o u s e in the City o f St. Joseph, C o u n t y o f
ford Public Library is s e e k i n g com-
MOVING SALE SATURDAY & SUNDAY-August
approximately
sidewalk along Church Street from south o f Center Street t o south of
grand upright piano, $500 firm; t w o
(34-1)
of
NOW, T H E R E F O R E , N O T I C E IS H E R E B Y G I V E N that by virtue
The Waterviiet T o w n s h i p Planning Commission will hold a regular Commission meeting o n Tuesday,
clothes & miscellaneous. 5461 DeField Road, Coloma. Also antique
Construction
200 syd of 6 " reinforced concrete
7:00 P . M . - Waterviiet T w p . Hall, 3901 M - 1 4 0 .
(34-1)
tiques,
above Mortgage; t h e r e f o r e by reasons o f default, the p o w e r of s a l e
1999 -
$3,000.
BIG Y A R D S A L E THURSDAY THROUGH SATURD A Y , August 26-28, 9 a.m.-?. An-
The work on which proposals are to be submitted includes:
The Waterviiet T o w n s h i p Planning
S e w e r line extension to Lot 2 o f Loveland Homeacres Block 10.
miles, everything Call 463-8027.
Proposals will be opened and read aloud at that t i m e .
.3416 to .3274
lems. $5,250. Call 468-6442.
1985
C o l o m a , MI 4 9 0 3 8
Ambulance
from M e y e r s Septic & S e w e r for the
FOR SALE JEEP CHEROKEE--85,000
been instituted to recover a n y of t h e remaining debt now s e c u r e d by t h e
by C l e r k Helen M a y h a k on August
Department Sergeant Mark M c C u l -
119 N . Paw P a w Street
.6422 to .6155
back in accordance with the Headlee A m e n d m e n t .
lent condition, runs great! N o p r o b -
(34-1)
legal or equitable p r o c e e d i n g s h a v e
Regular meeting of the Hartford T o w n s h i p Board w a s called to order
Stephen Shafer. Also Van Buren
Operating
The following millages were not increased and were allowed to roll
A p p r o v a l of acceptance o f proposal
BUILDING MATERIALS A N D
there is claimed to be d u e at the d a t e of this Notice, for principal a n d interest, the sum of $ 9 8 , 0 4 3 . 6 2 . N o
shown below until 4:00 P.M. on the
P U B L I C NOTICE WATERVLIET TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
steering, tilt, cassette stereo. Excel-
(34-2)
on Page 983. Under this M o r t g a g e
FIRST RESOURCE FEDERAL C R E D I T UNION, Mortgagee Craig P. Jennings P 4 6 9 5 3 J E N N I N G S & J E N N I N G S , P.C. 505 Pleasant Street, S u i t e 303 St. J o s e p h , MI 49085
Approval of Sewer line extension to
locks,
3 rd day of S e p t e m b e r , 1999, at the C o l o m a City Hall P.O. Box 3 2 9
Dated: 7/28/99
FOR S A L E 1993 C H E V Y L U M I N A - V - 6 , 4 power
1993, in Liber 1564 o f M o r t g a g e s ,
March 8, 1993, and r e c o r d e d in t h e
Approval of Truth-in-taxation reso-
split f o r Lot 2 of Loveland H o m e acres Block 10.
a/c,
will receive quotations for the work
which M o r t g a g e was d a t e d
A u g u s t 1 6 , 1 9 9 9 * 7:00 P.M.
(34-1)
door,
Liber 1562 o f M o r t g a g e s , on P a g e 454, and re-recorded on March 2 9 ,
ION,
The North 120 feet o f the W e s t
Administrative assistant, church office, part time, mornings, approx. 15 hours per week, Microsoft word
The C I T Y O F C O L O M A , O w n e r ,
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CHARTER BOARD OF
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SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BENTON
Harvey, Clerk
Michigan, on March
Default having o c c u r r e d in t h e conditions of a certain M o r t g a g e
PUBLIC NOTICE BENTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP
raises to right person. Contact D a v e
Office o f the Register o f Deeds f o r the C o u n t y of Berrien, State o f
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF COLOMA BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
August 25, 1999 Tri-City Record
PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF HARTFORD REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 12,1999
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August 25.
Aldridge "hauls" at Hartford Speedway It's been four years since his last run at the "heavy h a l f here at Hartford, but Mark Aldridge m a d e it well worth the trip from Hillsdale as he led Quincy neighbor Bob Dooley across the finish line in Friday's sprint feature at Hartford Speedway Park. Concord's Charlie Baker received a hearty round of applause for his third-place "flat tire finish" after leading the last half of the 20lapper. Eddie Smith from Eau Claire and Hartford's own Damon Bassett rounded out the top five. A first lap flip collected former feature winner Jason Blonde and an I Ith lap inside "pass in the grass" eliminated Mark Stemen who was unable to rejoin the pack under yellow after leading since lap seven. Hopefully, both will be back with the combined Auto Value Super Sprints and S.O.D. Show Friday, August 27. The modified feature saw Curt Spaulding extend his winning streak despite a last-half challenge from Sheridan's Terfy Shank. Dave Pries from Medaryville, Indiana, was
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third. Bangor's Curt Minton was smooth and fast as he look fourth ahead ot Jeff Roodvoets. Heats went to Spaulding and Roodvoets. A tacky track and some lead feel combined to make the factory stock feature a show of its own. Howard Lilaker Jr. from Berrien Springs again used his outside off-the-wall savvy to power to the front of the pack. He was hard-pressed to the very end by Curt Minton in the number 87 car who, in turn, was followed by a hard-charging Matt Corliss, factory stock track champ of the 98 season. J R. Hotovy of St. Joseph and Mark Wagner of Ford fame were fourth and fifth, respectively.
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111 C u r t Spaulding 149 D 2 7 Dave Pries 146 18 T o d d Feutz 115 7 Brett Bartels 96 8 J a s o n Secley 92 12 J o h n McClure 89 44A Jackie Frye 86 51 J e f f Roodvoets 85 15 G e o r g e Molter 67 15 G r e g Hoppus 64
FACTORY STOCKS 28 Matt Corliss 173 78 Mark Wagner 153 10 H. Litaker Jr. 149 86 Jim Abbott 123 13H M. Hotovy Jr. 121 56 Ryan Disterheft 120 87 Curt Minton 89 77 Denis Bennett 99 64 Zach Hansen 90 71m Mike Wells 70
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Chad Postelli, Kurt Carpenter, Josh Stone, and Mike Perkins are juniors that did not play last year. Perkins played JV ball at Benton Harbor last year and he can play guard and linebacker while Stone and Carpenter are both able to play offensive and defensive tackle positions. Postelli can play wingback and comerback. There are four sophomores on the varsity this year in Doug Ashley, Brian Thomas, Lloyd Mitchell, and Jacob Telschow. Telschow played JV ball at St. Joe last year and can play tight end and linebacker, while Ashley is a center and defensive tackle but is injured. Thomas could start at linebacker and tight end while Mitchell is second on the depth chart at quarterback. He can also play strong safety. The Lakeland will be tough as ever this year but Coach Stowers thought his team played pretty well in their scrimmage last week with Lawton, Paw Paw, and South Haven. Keeping people healthy will be a key to some degree of the Comets' success this season. That also goes for the game with the Panthers. Regardless, Coach Stowers feels it will be a good game. Coach Stowers is once again assisted by Bobby Howard and Steve Groendyk. The JV coaches are Bruce Dings. Jack Goodrick, and Butch Fogarty. The game this Friday will be at Panther Stadium and it is supposed to be a great night for football. Come on out.
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Recent studies conducted by the Paw Paw Lake Foundation and Paw Paw Lake Association have culminated in an alliance of the two organizations to finance a new Lake Management Program for Paw Paw Lake. Phase I of the program will be conducted by Resource Management Group, Grand Haven, Ml and Phycotech Inc., St. Joseph, MI. The first phase of the program is scheduled to start in mid-August 1999. The most frequently asked questions regarding the program are answered in this interview with Ken Teutsch, President of the Paw Paw Lake Foundation. Question: W h y does Paw Paw Lake need a Lake M a n a g e m e n t Program?
Factory stock " B " feature action was paced by Jim Abbott from Bangor, who was first after suffering a flat tire in his heat. He was followed by Dennis Bennett, Mike Neels, Andy Bisbee, and Bill Schmalfeldt. Heats went to Hotovy, Corliss, and Jim Brown. After next week's big combined Auto Value/S.O.D. Sprint Show, Hartford Speedway Park switches to Saturdays through September.
off. Lucas Bertog is a first-year senior that can play wingback. There are a host of juniors that will have to play a big role in the Comets' success this year. Jason Bates, Ryan Kling, and John Stowers all lettered as sophomores and retum this year. Bates will play at tackle on both sides of the ball, Kling will play at guard and defensive tackle, as will Stowers. Several juniors come up from last year's JV team. They are led by 220-pound running back and defensive tackle Keith Foster. Terry Ashley should join him in the backfield this season. Brian Tucker, Marshall Champion, Matt Yops, Garth Current, Eric Franklin, Brandon Prince, and Cory James all have JV experience from last year. Tucker, Prince, and Yops all can play defensive back and wingback; Current could start at guard or center; Champion is vying for the quarterback position but has been slowed by injuries; while James at 250 pounds can play offensive and defensive tackle.
Major lake management program announced by Paw Paw Lake Foundation
M I C H E L L E S E X T O N W O N . . . a n o t h e r Limited Late M o d e l ttAw feat u r e at K a l a m a z o o Speedway last S a t u r d a y n i g h t , August 21. Michelle is pictured holding the c h e c k e r e d flag a n d Hanked by h e r pit c r e w m e m b e r s . Sexton just edged o u t B a n g o r ' s J e r r y D r a k e f o r t h e win. ( B a r n e y Hiler p h o t o )
S e a s o n d r a w s t o a close at K a l a m a z o o Speedway By J a c k i e Hiler This Saturday night, August 28, will be the final regular races at Kalamazoo. If the races are rained out. a tentative date of September 4 has been set. T h e only other events scheduled after this will be the 14th annual United States $10,000 to win Enduro Championship on Sunday, September 5; and the 14^ annual Super Shoe Nationals scheduled for October 1,2, and 3. Ken Scheffler once again was the fastest qualifier on Saturday, August 21, out of a field of 2 7 Super Late Model drivers. Scheffler set a time of 12.423. He was the only driver able to qualify in the 12.4s. Placing second in qualifying was Chris Grr with a time of 12.599. Grr was the only Super Late driver to qualify in the 12.5s. Tom Martin placed third with a t i m e of 12.609. Andy Bozell qualified fourth even though he had the same time as Martin because Martin qualified before Bozell. Bill Shannon had fifth fast time of 12.654. The Super Late Model heat races were cleanly driven by the drivers. In the "A" heat. Brent Hook took the checkered flag with Andy Ponstein in second, Andy Bozell in third, and Larry Dahlke in fourth. This race consisted of nine cars running for 10 laps. The "B" heat also consisted of nine cars running 10 laps. Ron Finkbeiner was the winner with Dave Lober in second, Todd Currier in third, and Doug Ter Meer in fourth. Greg Himes was the winner of the " C " heat, edging out the other eight drivers in the 10-lap race. Tim Brownlow of Dowagiac captured second place, with Jeff Bozell in third and Mike Radant in fourth. The Super Late Model 40-lap feature race consisted of 27 cars. The yellow flag was thrown four times during this race, mainly for cars spinning, with no major accidents occurring. Andy Ponstein crossed the finish line first, taking the checkered flag. Gary Howe captured second place, with Larry Dahlke in third. Finishing fourth was Ken Scheffler, with Andy Bozell finishing in the fifth spot. Another local driver finishing in the top 10 was Kurt Spalding of Hartford. He finished in the ninth spot. In the Limited Late Model division, Eddie Payne just edeed out Al
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Heritz for fast time. Payne turned fast time of 13.954 and Heritz turned second fast time of 14.073. Placing third with a time of 14.158 was Rich Hardy. C o l o m a ' s Jim Stemaman turned fourth fast time of 14.178. Setting fifth fast time of 14.180 was M.C. Skinner. There was a field of 44 Limited Late Model drivers. The Limited Late Model " A " heat was a hard-fought clean race. Ban- , g o r ' s Jerry Drake j u s t edged out Michelle Sexton. Phil Bozell crossed the finish line in third spot and Marc Casey took fourth In the " B " heat, M i k e Wortinger took the checkered flag and the win by several car lengths, with Dirk Bischoff in second, Tim Kirkendall in third, and Darlene Johnson in fourth. Ken Johncock won the " C " heat with Doug Stoughton in second, Keith Carter in third, and Bill Rupczynski in fourth spot. The Limited Late Model " A " feature was just the reverse of the " A " heat. Jerry Drake had been leading the race. However, with only a couple of laps to go, Michelle Sexton took the lead and crossed the finish line just ahead of Drake for the win. Drake captured second with Phil Bozell taking third spot. Other local drivers finishing in the top 10 were Alan Heritz in the fifth spot, Eddie Payne in the ninth spot, and Jim Stemaman in the l(Hjj spot. Ken Johncock tooK the checkered flag for the win in the Limited Late " B " feature. Rich Mercereau was in second but, coming t o the start/ finish line, bumped the back of Johnc o c k ' s car and lost control and spun out, putting him in the 14th spot. Doug Stoughton took second with John Hyder in third. Nate Newcomb had the fastest Factory Stock car out of a field of 25. Newcomb turned fast time of 15.064. Not far behind in second spot was Kenny Head with a time of 15.089. Steve Potter had third fast time of 15.165, with John Chapman in a close fourth spot with a time of 15.171. The young rookie Kyle VanSparrentak turned fifth fast time of 15.205. Larry Overbeek w o n the Factory Stock " A " heat, with Dave Bowen in second. Brad Shellenbarger in third, and John Chapman in fourth. In the " B " heat, Ron Hitts took the checkered flag, with Jeff Carter in second, David Knowlton in third, and Bill Lux taking fourth spot. Larry Overbeek also won the Factory Stock feature. This was a 25-lap race featuring 24 drivers. Nate Newcomb took second and Warren Speet crossed the finish line in third spot. This Saturday, August 28, will feature the Season Championship for all classes. For the Super Late Models, this is "The Winston." Admission will be $12 for the stands.
T e u t s c h : "Because the water quality and the overall condition of Paw Paw Lake is continuing to deteriorate. We know the clarity of the water is poorer, the algae blooms are frequent, weed growth is stimulated by the high nutrient level, some wetlands are unusable, and recreation boating is stirring up bottom sediments badly because the lake level is so low during drought and midsummer. We also suspect that the normal sequence of fish propagation has been adversely affected, causing an overall smaller fish population and a decrease in the number of large game fish." Question: C a n this new L a k e M a n a g e m e n t P r o g r a m fix all of those p r o b l e m s ? T e u t s c h : " W e don't know for sure. That is the reason that the program is being conducted in phases. With the help of experts and the various studies that have been done over the years, we believe that there are some things that we can do right now that will have a significant impact. The purpose of the first phase of the program is to verify that the initiatives that have been proposed will actually accomplish our goal of improving the overall quality of Paw Paw Lake." Q U E S T I O N : W h a t kinds of activities have been p r o p o s e d ? T e u t s c h : "That question requires a very long answer and the Foundation will be publishing a series of information bulletins over the next few months to detail the proposed optitttis. Bttt, to g i i ^ ' i y o u ' a brief summary, there are three things that we feel will make a significant difference: 1) reactivating some of the wetlands, 2) spot dredging the areas of the lake with very heavy sediment accumulation, and 3) changing the drainage level of the water retention weir so that some of the spring water is saved in the drier season." Question: T h e p r o g r a m s o u n d s expensive! W h o is going to pay for it? T e u t s c h : "The first phase of the program is being paid for by the Foundation with financial support from the Association. At the conclusion of Phase 1, we will be submitting grant applications in the
Question: If the g r a n t s a r e approved, does t h a t mean t h a t the Foundation will have enough f u n d s to complete the entire program? Teutsch: "No. The Foundation is funded exclusively by donations. Our resources are limited. Since our inception, we have received donations from only about 15% of the homeowners and only a few businesses in the lake community. Our hope is that more of the people from the Paw Paw Lake community will see the importance of this effort and will contribute to the Foundation." Question: A r e donations to the Paw Paw L a k e Foundation tax deductible? Teutsch: "Yes! The Foundation has an approved Federal 501 (c) (3) tax status qualification." Question: How can people m a k e a contribution? Teutsch: "Please make a check payable to the Paw Paw Lake Foundation Inc. and mail it to: Paw Paw Foundation, P.O. Box 341, Waterviiet, Ml 49098."
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The Coloma Lioness Club took part in a team walk for the 1999 Relay for Life Cancer Walk June 26 and 27 at Lakeshore High School in Stevensville. The team collected nearly $3,400 in donations for the walk, including SI,000 collected by team member Francine Jordan. Overall, the walk raised over $237,000. Participating members on the team
A.L. Stagg Birthing Center arrivals announced The A.L. Stagg Birthing Center at Community Hospital, Waterviiet, is pleased to announce the following births: A daughter was b o m August II, 1999, to Brandi Sharpsteen and Wayne Saily of Decatur. She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces. A daughter was b o m August 23, 1999, to Bill and Barbara Lefevre of Waterviiet. She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces.
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RELAY FOR LIFE C A N C E R W A L K . . . T h e Coloma Lioness Club took part in a team walk at the recent Relay for Life Cancer Walk in Stevensville. Pictured are: (from the left) Stephanie Fish, Brianna Fish, cancer survivor Danielle Fish, Fred Fish, William Teunissen, cancer survivor Matthew Teunissen, and Coloma Lioness Club member Lynnea Martin.
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The Coloma Athletic Boosters will host a "Homecoming Chicken Dinner" on Friday, Sept. 24, from 4:008:00 p.m. in the Coloma Middle School cafeteria. The dinner will include half a chicken cooked on a port-a-pit, potato, coleslaw, roll, drink, and dessert. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. Take-outs will be available. Tickets are available at Star Video in Coloma, Scrapbook Creations in Coloma, and the Coloma High School Athletic Director's Office. Proceeds will go to the outdoor athletic/physical education facility fund.
FAIR CHAMPS continued from page 1 Andy K. Tumer, Coloma; Champion Gladiolus, Michael Hyzny, Coloma; Grand Champion Obedience-Dogs, Deborah M. Williams, Coloma; Reserved Grand Champion Obedience-Dogs, High Point Dog Exhibitor, Stacey A. Lawrence, Waterviiet; Grand Champion Kitten, Reserved Grand Champion Crossbred Rabbit, Sarah L. Tromblee, Coloma; Champion Sheep Showmanship, Intermediate Division, Brad C. Horst, Waterviiet; Best Herd-Class 362, Reserved Grand Champion Pygmy Goat, Junior Champion Pygmy Goat, Reserved Champion-Female any other breed-Class 135, Erin B. Brunke, Waterviiet; Reserved Champion-Indian Lore, Ashley E. Hert, Waterviiet; Artist's Showcase Special Award, Nichole M. Gagliardo, Coloma; Reserved Grand Champion Creative Crafts, Reserved Champion-Woodcrafts, Travis M. Olszewski, Coloma; Reserved Champion-single B&W print. Reserved Grand Champion Photo, Junior Division, Dan D. Helms, Coloma; Champion Hen-Fancy Chickens, Champion Cock-Fancy Chicken, Grand Champion Fancy Chicken, Grand Champion Pen-Laying Chicken, Reserved Champion Heavy Duck, Harvey D. Atherton, Waterviiet; Reserved Champion Cock-
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