Coloma-Watervliet Area Chamber Guide

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Table of Contents Welcome Page...........................................................................................................................................................................4 Summer Fun.................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Events & Festivals................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Chocolate & Wine................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Dining......................................................................................................................................................................................................12 Agritourism..................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Shopping............................................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Map..........................................................................................................................................................................................................16 Education...........................................................................................................................................................................................17 History................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Public Libraries...........................................................................................................................................................................20 City Pages........................................................................................................................................................................................22 Worship...............................................................................................................................................................................................24 Member Directory..................................................................................................................................................................25

Municipal Contact Information Coloma City

Watervliet City

Mayor Jim Polashak Coloma City Hall 119 N. Paw Paw St. P.O. Box 329 Coloma, MI 49038 Phone: 468-6606

Mayor Dave Brinker Watervliet City Hall 158 W. Pleasant St. P.O. Box 86 Watervliet, MI 49098 Phone: 463-6769

Coloma Township

Watervliet Township

Supervisor Ken Parrigin Coloma Township Hall 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd. Coloma, MI 49038 Phone: 468-7212

Supervisor Dan Hutchins Watervliet Township Hall 4959 M-140 P.O. Box 384 Watervliet, MI 49098 Phone: 463-5113

ON THE COVER - Clockwise: Cherry Time by Lily Stark; Blossomtime in Bainbridge by Alyson Wendzel and Power Flower by Trevor Struble.

Bainbridge Township Supervisor Jerry Jollay Bainbridge Township Hall 7315 Territorial Rd. Watervliet, MI 49098 Phone: 463-8040

Hagar Township Supervisor Izzy DiMaggio Hagar Township Hall 3900 Riverside Rd. P.O. Box 87 Riverside, MI 49084 Phone: 849-0455

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Welcome to Coloma and Watervliet

We hope you use this Guide to discover what a wonderful area of Southwest Michigan that we live in and the beauty that surrounds Coloma and Watervliet.

Not only do we sit among one of the most beautiful agricultural regions of Michigan, we also have a vibrant agri-tourism industry that draws thousands of visitors here each year to sample home-grown fruits and vegetables, locally produced wines, handmade chocolates of every variety, gourmet ciders and freshbaked pies and cupcakes.

The peaceful Paw Paw Lake is one of our most beautiful treasures. You can enjoy a day there, visit a park, play a round of golf or do

some hiking or biking on the trails. For indoor activities visit the area’s only indoor waterpark, go antiquing, catch a movie, do some retail therapy at our gift shops or enjoy our popular restaurants.

Don’t forget the many festivals and other events that happen all during the year. There really is something to do for each season in Coloma and Watervliet and we encourage you to visit anytime for a memorable and relaxing vacation, weekend getaway or may even to realize this is a place you want to call home.

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Coloma and Watervliet Destinations for Summer Fun

Paw Paw Lake and Lake Michigan are two of the many reasons to visit our area for water recreation and summer fun. Take a walk or bike ride down the Regional Multipurpose Trail that goes through Coloma and Watervliet.

Local residents take advantage of Hays Park for recreational activities and teens enjoy the Skate Park. Flaherty Park also in Watervliet located on Mill Creek is the perfect place for a family picnic. Younger children will enjoy Coloma’s Randall Park featuring hand-built wooden

of North Watervliet Rd behind the Paw Paw Lake Board of Trade with parking on Lake Ave. Forest Park Beach is at the foot of Pier Street off of Forest Beach also in Watervliet. Coloma Township has Helen Street Park with a small sandy beach and picnic area and public boat access to Little Paw Paw. There are two public boat access sites on Big Paw Paw Lake. The East Paw Paw Lake Access is on North Watervliet Rd just off M-140. The West Paw Paw Lake Access is on Island Court, just off Wil O

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play structures, playground equipment and a picnic shelter. Also in Coloma, visit Deer Forest Exotic Animal Sanctuary. This 32 acre sanctuary provides refuge to more than 150 captiveraised exotic animals. Quiet, educational tours of the facility are available to allow visitors to enjoy close-up observation of exotic animals from around the world. Paw Paw Lake has some public access and beach areas you can take advantage of. Sunset Beach is located off

Paw Dr. in Coloma. If you want to plan a day relaxing on Lake Michigan visit Road Side Park with picnic area or Hagar Park with plenty of parking, playground and picnic facilities. They are both located near Coloma off M-63.

If it’s camping that suits your fancy, spend time at Dune Lake Campground featuring a small lake and seasonal activities for campers. Visit the Paw Paw River Campground & Canoeing for an afternoon of canoeing,

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tubing or kayaking. Camp Ronora is a rental facility for retreats, groups and more, nestled on 350 lovely, quiet acres in Watervliet for you to explore and enjoy. This nature preserve has a secluded private lake, acres of woods, wildlife, pristine pastures and miles of nature trails. If you can’t get enough peace and quiet in your hectic life, visit Sarett Nature Center.

This unique nature center has five miles of trails meandering through its 800 acres. Their trail system includes boardwalks, observation

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platforms, and an easily accessible barrier-free walkway. Trails running along the Paw Paw River bluffs provide great views of the river valley below. Boardwalks and observation platforms in the flood plain give you an up-close look at wetland wildlife and habitats including wet forests, cattail marshes, shrub carrs, and even a unique alkaline wetland called a fen. The best part is that you can see it all without even getting your feet wet. Plan a visit this summer you won’t be disappointed.

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EVENTS AND FESTIVALS www.coloma-watervliet.org

MAY 2014

JULY 2014

75TH Senior PGA Championship presented

by KitchenAid at Harbor Shores Golf Course May 20-25th. The 2014 Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid will be played at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Guarantee your place in history when the legends of the game and the newest members of senior professional golf compete in the most prestigious Major Championship in senior golf.

Watervliet Independence Weekend Celebration: July 4th -July 6th Come to Watervliet and enjoy a great time. Music, delicious food, parades, kid’s games, ping pong ball drop, car show, and much more during this fun filled weekend. There is also a very popular Duck Race, Airport Fly-In, pancake breakfast and Fun Walk and Run. This is a wonderful family friendly weekend of fun with activities for all ages and of course a spectacular fireworks display you don’t want to miss. Call Watervliet City Hall for more information at 269-463-6769.

JUNE 2014 Coloma BBQ Blues and Cruise 2014 Saturday June 14th Baker Park Downtown Coloma The City of Coloma will play host to the 4th Annual Bar–BQ and Blues festival on June 14th in Baker Park, downtown Coloma. Citizens are invited to bring their family, friends, lawn chairs, and appetites to this non-alcoholic, free event, sponsored by the area merchants. Vendors will provide the Bar -BQ while good old fashion blues is served up on the main stage.

This year’s entertainment is Coloma’s own Rum Boogie, Out of Favor Boys, Cross Roads Resurrection and a Classic and Muscle Car Cruise Festivities are slated to kick off at 12:00PM with the “Amateur” BBQ cook off, followed by music from 2:00PM to 10:00PM. Individuals and corporate sponsors interested in vending or participating in this event are encouraged to contact Chana Kniebes at 269-468-4430 or chana@coloma-watervliet. org This event is organized by North Berrien Community Development. Rain date is Sunday June 15th.

Castles and Cottages Tour of Homes on Paw Paw Lake Saturday July 26th 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Enjoy a day on Paw Paw Lake while supporting the Community Health Foundation of Watervliet at the 3rd Castles & Cottages Tour of Homes. Pontoon boats ferry participants to unique lakefront homes from the Paw Paw Lake yacht club. Maps are available for those who prefer to travel by car. Proceeds from the event help support projects and services at Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet. The tour begins at the Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club in Coloma. Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 the day of event. Tickets can be purchased at the gift shops at Lakeland in Watervliet, St. Joseph, or Niles.

For more information please visit: http://www. lakelandhealth.org/castles-and-cottagestour-of-homes.

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AUGUST 2014 Coloma Glad Peach Festival Always the first full weekend in August.

August 1st-3rd 2014 The Coloma Glad-Peach Festival is an annual celebration of the gladiolus flowers and peaches, which are both grown locally. The festival is held the first full weekend in August, and provides three days of family friendly fun for all ages. Events include live music on two stages, a classic car show, parades and a beautiful aerial fireworks display, craft vendor and activities for all ages.

This is one of southwest Michigan’s most popular festival for over 40 years.

Looking Ahead to 2015 St. Patrick’s Day Evening Lighted Parade downtown Coloma March 14th 2015. A very popular event to kick off the parade season. Enjoy the beautiful lighted entries, decorated merchant windows a green stripe through the downtown and Irish menu items in many of the restaurants. The Coloma Public Library will also have a book sale from 10:00 a.m.-2 p.m. and have Irish folk tales and craft for young children at 1:00 p.m. Watch for details on a St. Pat Run/Walk. All events subject

North Berrien Community Development Coloma Watervliet AREA Chamber of Commerce 142 Badt Drive • PO Box 1028 Coloma, MI 49038

Chana Kniebes Community Development CoorDinator Office 269-468-4430 Cell 269-757-2457 chana@coloma-watervliet.org www.coloma-watervliet.org

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to change. Please contact the Chamber for updated information as the event gets closer 269468-9160 or email info@coloma-watervliet.org The Coloma Watervliet area has many other activities all through the year such as Santa Comes to Town and Halloween in the Park. Our communities pride themselves on having these events and festivals that make us unique and give a feeling of pride to live in a place where local community events are still a wonderful part of our hometowns. Contact the Coloma Watervliet Area Chamber of Commerce at 269-468-9160 for more information.

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Celebrate Any Day With Wine Chocolate and Fun

The lake effect climate, rolling terrain and fertile soil create a perfect foundation for Michigan to grow wine grapes. The Coloma Watervliet Area is home to two outstanding wineries, Contessa Wine Cellars and Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery. Both wineries can boast award winning wines and beautiful hilltop locations for relaxing and looking over the rolling hills and farm land of the area. Each year more wineries open in Southwest Michigan and if you want more information about all this area has to offer for wines and tours, visit www.lakemichiganshorewinetrail.com Opening in 2014 is Arclight Brewing Company in downtown Watervliet. Brew pubs are becoming very popular in Michigan and we are looking forward to the wonderful addition to the downtown in the remodeled historic building at 544 N. Main St. If there is one thing Coloma has is decadent chocolate. Vineyards Gourmet Chocolate, DW Hammond Chocolates and the Chocolate Garden can all fill the cravings you have for delicious handmade chocolate creations. If you want an extraordinary chocolate truffle then stop at The Chocolate Garden, in the mood for chocolate covered bacon or pralines then Vineyards Gourmet Chocolate satisfy your cravings with their wide variety of chocolates.

DW Hammond Chocolate & Cupcakes makes delicious molded chocolates and yummy cupcakes.

All in all Coloma and Watervliet would be a great place for any special event in your life. We have the area’s largest indoor waterpark (Surfari Joe’s), wonderful wineries, chocolate shops, great florists, restaurants, parks and beautiful venues and locations for your special occasions (West Street Station Event Hall). Come enjoy our 206 North Paw Paw hometown charm, great festivals that happen all Coloma, MI 49038 year long and beautiful agricultural community.

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We are truly a community for all seasons and part of Michigan’s Great Southwest where you will want to live work and do business.

Give the Coloma Watervliet Area Chamber of Commerce a call if you need more information on any of the businesses we have mentioned at 269-468-9160.

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4891 Wil-O-Paw Drive Coloma, Michigan 49038 Phone (574) 315-5501 Email: juleelaurent@gmail.com

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Dining Around Town

There is great food to enjoy in Coloma and Watervliet. We have wonderful restaurants that serve delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can truly find all types of food options with something for everyone. With daily specials, unique atmosphere and varied menus, Easy Street, the Friendly Tavern, Paw Paw Lake Board of Trade, the Bend Bar or Phoenix Grill are local favorites to name a few. Want to be waited on by a carhop on roller skates at a 50’s style driven-in restaurant and eat some delicious ribs or sandwiches then head on over to Eddie’s Drive-In West near Paw Paw Lake in Coloma. At the Waterfront Restaurant you will find outstanding seafood and steaks, great

service and an unsurpassed view of Paw Paw Lake in Coloma. If you want some delicious comfort food then try SideTrack Café or Mill Creek Charlie’s in Watervliet and HotSpot Café in Coloma. Got a craving for Chinese? Dine in or carry out at Moo’s Place on Red Arrow Hwy in Watervliet. DiMaggio’s Pizza and Burger is a family owned restaurant famous for their delicious pizza and Italian dinners for over 50 years near Lake Michigan on north M-63 in Coloma. These are a few of the great places to sit back and enjoy delicious food in a unique atmosphere that will make you want to come back again and again.

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Agritourism a Growing Market

Coloma and Watervliet have many places to get farm fresh fruits and vegetables. Not only are we in a beautiful agricultural region with an abundance of homegrown produce many businesses in our area have put their own unique spin on these fresh choices. If you are looking for delicious pies, jams, jellies salsa’s and more, check out Bob’s Barn Farm Market and Bakery. Ready to try some fresh made cider? Stop in at Grandpa’s Cider Mill and right after harvest, you can watch cider being made right before your eyes and try one of their many delicious flavors at their Cider Bar. Their on-site bakery features fresh cider doughnuts, and famous Michigan Melts. If you want to pick your own fresh fruits then Fruit Acres or Jollay Orchards fits the bill, with their wide variety of seasonal fruit and vegetables and fun hayrides

HarVest sCHedule Fruits & Vegetables apples asparagus beets blackberries broccoli brussel sprouts Cabbage Cantaloupe Carrots Cauliflower Cherries Collards eggplant grapes green Peas Hot Peppers lettuce lima beans Mushrooms Onions (dry) Peaches Plums Potatoes Pumpkins radishes raspberries snap beans spinach strawberries summer squash sweet Corn sweet Peppers tomatoes turnips & turnip greens Watermelon Winter squash

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for the kids. J. W. Morlock and Girls is a convenient place to get fresh fruits and vegetables in Watervliet on M-140. There are many family friendly activities at Jollay Orchards; get the perfect pumpkin or go on a fun hay ride with the kids and then tour the “haunted schoolFresh Off the Family Farm house”. Ride the Ferris wheel or catch and re(269) 463-5500 lease a fish in their own pond. Maybe you want 5000 N. M-140 • Watervliet, MI to start your own garden. Make a trip to the Exit 41 off of 94 Watervliet Fruit Exchange for all your supplies Fresh Off the Family Farmfarm and garden. If you would like for home, (269) 463-5500 5000 N. M-140 • Watervliet, MI to improve your landscaping then stop in at Exit 41 off of 94 Grapevine Nursery and choose from a large variety of container grown plants, trees, shrubs Fresh Off the Family(269) Farm463-5500 5000 N. M-140 • and Watervliet, MI groundcovers to keep your yard looking Fresh Off the Family Farm Exit 41 off of 94 like you have a green thumbThere are many places to visit in Coloma and Watervliet to (269) 463-5500 5000 N. M-140 • Watervliet, MI keep you coming back season after season.

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Coloma and Watervliet have a fun and diverse selection of places to shop. If you love to see what vintage things you can find to accent your home then make a stop at the Great Lakes Antiques Mall right off I-94 in Coloma.

With more than 20,000 feet of shopping it is an antique hunter’s paradise. Check out Church Street Art and Antiques in the DW Hammond Chocolate Shop in downtown Coloma for some interesting items also.

Want to find beautiful accent pieces, furniture, rugs and much more for your home check out Home Again Resale and Consignment shop in downtown Coloma. This shop is beautifully stocked with furnishings and home décor to fit many tastes with an ever changing array of items, you won’t be disappointed. Mattson’s House of Décor in Coloma, has not only vintage items but fun shabby chic, lake items and antique items for your home and garden.

It is so much fun to shop there especially in the warmer months as you wander around on the porches and shed to see what treasures you will find. Cottage of the Four Seasons is exactly what the name implies lovely items for your home for every season in a beautifully decorated cottage that uses each season to be decked out in splendor and inspire you. The Cottage of the Four Seasons in located on Red Arrow Hwy between Watervliet and Coloma.

For truly unique one of a kind handmade items visit Handmade Treasures in downtown Coloma. They have items you won’t find anywhere else done by local crafters who make custom pieces. The shop is beautiful inside

and out so you will want to browse and enjoy the creativity of the artists.

Head over to downtown Watervliet to visit Bob’s Hobby Shop which has been an institution for over 48 years. Bob has grown his shop over the years to include hobbies from remote

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control airplanes and model kits of every size and type to model trains of all sizes and everything you need to build layouts, pinewood derby and more. Also in downtown Watervliet is the Flower Basket that is not only a beautiful florist shop but a great place to pick up some beautiful decorative gift items. Who can resist the wonderful aroma of fresh cut flowers and selecting the perfect container and items to make it a really special gift. Coloma Hometown Florist has been beautifully remodeled so stop in and take a peek to see what you

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may find for that special occasion.

Is fashion your weakness? Then visit Back on the Rack in downtown Watervliet to put together a beautiful outfit for a fraction of the cost of retail. Need a gorgeous gown for a prom or pageant? They have a variety of styles and colors to choose from, and they also do tuxedo rentals.

If you want your food dollars to stretch further then B & B Outlet in downtown Watervliet is the place for you. They stock great deals on many food items and paper products. Watch for their weekly specials on tasty items for your pantry.

We encourage you to visit these shops and others in Coloma and Watervliet; you never know what you might find in your own hometown. We are proud of our local businesses and their dedication to customer service and support of their community.

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Fascinating Facts from Our Past

A few miles from the Lake Michigan shore, the Paw Paw River and Paw Paw Lake are nestled together and this confluence of special waters shaped the area’s past. The Potawatomi inhabited the forest for hundreds of years before American lumbermen arrived in the 1830s, and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi still remain today. Their birch bark canoes traveled the Paw Paw alongside floating lum-

ber from the camp known as “Shingle Diggins,” and pioneers rafting in to carve settlements out of the woods. These bodies of water were named for the native fruit-bearing paw paw tree, ironically, because this was to become one of the oldest areas of commercial fruit farming in Michigan.

The first railroad through the area in 1871 is the same route that Amtrak trains take today between Chicago and Grand Rapids. A major spur in Watervliet carried away lumber and later the specialty products of the Watervliet Paper Company. The paper mill employed hundreds of workers for a century, making national-brand magazine covers, can labels, playing cards, stamps, and more. In 1896 another train began summer service along today’s Paw Paw Lake Road especially to carry tourists from downtown Coloma to the lake. As a result, tens of thousands of

Free Admission

Summer Hours: Tues-Sat 10-4 Winter Hours: Tues-Fri 10-4 300 Coloma Ave., Coloma, MI

269-468-3330

NEW EXHIBIT OPEN

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annual visitors were drawn here mainly from nearby cities and a resort district of hotels, cottages, and seasonal attractions thrived for over fifty years. World-famous musicians performed live at Crystal Palace, a beloved dance hall on the northwest shore of Paw Paw Lake.

An electric interurban railway ran hourly trolleys from Benton Harbor to Millburg, Coloma, and Watervliet in the 1910s and 20s. (The old Coloma Interurban Station was recently recognized with a Michigan Historical Marker.)

As the lakeshore road towards South Haven was built, Lake Michigan Beach was created in the 1920s by subdividing lands near the Hagar

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Shore into tiny vacation plots. Red Arrow Highway and Territorial Road were the earliest land routes, and remained the main highways until I-94 and I-196 opened around 1960.

A drive through the waterfronts and country vistas around Coloma-Watervliet is not only enjoyable, it’s a great way to begin to appreciate the truly amazing natural and cultural heritage of the area.

Tracy Gierada, Executive Director/Curator North Berrien Historical Museum

Celebrating 7 Years of Engineering Excellence

A vision for your family and the world 10:30am Sunday Worship Service Life Groups throughout the week  Youth Service 7 pm on Wednesdays  Celebrate Recovery 7 pm on Thursdays 

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Pastors Doral & Linda Jackson • Contemporary Worship 8712 Red Arrow Hwy., Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-3224 • www.riveroflifemi.com

Lattes- Smoothies-Bagels Pastries- Sandwiches- Soups

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Happy Reading!

Coloma Public Library 151 West Center Street • P.O Box 430 Coloma, MI 49038-0430 269-468-3431 • fax: 269-468-8077

Hours Mon and Fri: 10am-5:30pm Tues-Thurs 10am-8pm Sat: 10am-2pm • Sun: Closed

Book Club The Coloma Library Book Club regularly meets every other Thursday and is always looking for new members. If you are interested in more information please stop in at the library or visit our website. www.colomapubliclibrary.net

Story Hour Springs Story Hour resumes on Wednesday, April 2 at 10:30 am and will continue to meet on

Wednesdays. Join Ms. Amy for a craft, story and song time! Story Hour is for children ages 3 and up. It is asked that all children be accompanied and supervised by an adult. There is no sign-up or fee required.

Newspaper Archive Now Available Past issues of the Coloma Courier (November 1899-1969), Watervliet Record (1890-October 1984) and Tri-City Record (1984-2010) are now available for searching and browsing on this website. The library plans to update the archive periodically; should you need access to papers after 2010, visit either the Coloma Public Library or the Watervliet District library to browse hardcopies or visit the Tri-City Record’s Website to browse through their archive. A special thank you to Karl Bayer at the Tri-City Record for allowing the library to make these papers available to the public. Also a special thank you to the Watervliet District Library for their support with this project.

Card Catalog & Checking Out E-Books The library’s catalog is available for you to search from home! Simply click “Catalog” from the menu bar on any page to visit the library’s website. When you arrive at that site click “Coloma Public Library” and begin your search. There you will find further instructions on how to search for books, renew items you have checked out and place holds. If you have any questions, please call the library at (269) 468-3431. The library is glad to offer ebooks to patrons living within the library’s service area.

Postelli & Postelli Attorneys at Law

Real Estate Law Business & Corporate Law Wills, Trusts & Estates

468-3070• Fax: 468-3072 170 N. Paw Paw St., Coloma

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Watervliet Public Library 333 N. Main Street • Watervliet, MI 269-463-6382 • fax: 269-463-3117

Hours Mon and Wed: 10am-8pm Tues, Thur, and Fri: 10am-5pm Sat: 10am-2pm • Sun: Closed Watervliet District Library provides free services to all residents living within the library district, which includes the City of Watervliet and Watervliet Township. The library holds more than 25,000 materials including books, movies, magazines, and audio books.

The library is also a member of MelCat, the shared library of the state of Michigan in which items from libraries across the state are available for interloan.

We are also members of the Southwest Michigan Overdrive collection for e-book borrowing. In addition to all of that we make copies, provide tax forms, and fax service and have an archive of our local paper on microfilm from 1890s to the present. We also have a handy community room available for rental

“I’m not just your REALTOR, I’m your neighbor!”

Specializing in Residential, Waterfront, Vacant Land and Commercial Properties.

Town & Country 4891 Wil-O-Paw Dr Coloma MI 49038

Deanna Heminger Associate Broker Cell [269] 325-8275 Toll Free [866] 468-7986 Office [269] 468-7986 Fax 1-866-552-2077

www.Heminger.com Deanna@Heminger.com

and provide a story hour and other programs for children and adults. Our library and staff is here to serve you, our community. Our staff promises to always be friendly, helpful and courteous. Although we are small in size, we strive always to provide for our patrons’ needs. We have recently joined the Overdrive community of sharing e-books and we hope that our patrons enjoy this service along with the latest in hardcopy bestsellers, nonfiction and reference.

Please feel free to ask for whatever you may need.

If we don’t have it for you, we will do our best to get it. This website is designed to keep you informed of our activities and services. Feel free to browse it and let us know how you like it. On behalf of the staff and board, I hope you come and visit us on site very soon. For other information check out the Watervliet District Library’s website at www.watervlietlibrary.org Lois Hartman, Director

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Coloma’s Small Town Charm.

Coloma is proud of their vibrant downtown with a variety of great restaurants and places to shop. We are fortunate to have two parks, Laura Baker Park and Baker Park located right in the downtown and this is used in a variety of ways during the many festivals and events that Coloma hosts. Whether volunteers are handing out hot dogs during Halloween in the Park, lighting the beautiful tree during Santa in the Park or setting up a stage for music and fun during BBQ Blues and Cruise and the Glad Peach Festival, it all takes place in the down-

Sunday Worship 9:30am MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Coloma United Methodist Church 144 S Church Street • P.O. BOX 670 • 269-468-6062 colomaumc.org facebook.com/colomaumc

town. The Mayor and Township Supervisor are very supportive of the events and festivals that go on for every season. With the support of the Coloma Township Police Department we keep this a safe and fun environment no matter what is happening in the community. Sitting in an agricultural fruit belt is an advantage as many visitors and second home residents appreciate the abundance of fresh produce they can enjoy all summer long. When the blossoms are in full bloom in the orchards that surround Coloma it is a spectacular site.

The Coloma DDA is proud of the downtown and works diligently to make sure it stays clean and well maintained and the Public Works department is known for making sure whatever needs to be done for any festival is done quickly and in every season of bad weather you can be sure our streets are cleared and that downtown merchants ready for business. If you are visiting the Paw Paw Lakes in the summer, riding the bike trails or snowmobiling in the winter we are a destination for every season. If you would like to learn more about doing business in Coloma you can contact North Berrien Community Development at 269-468-4430 for more information.

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Our Community Watervliet Watervliet is a safe and friendly community that provides a good quality of life for families and guests. The downtown area features a scenic old fashioned Main Street. The Paw Paw Lakes area has been a long time tourist destination along with the beautiful farmland, rolling hills, quaint shops and wineries. Residents and visitors alike look forward to the lazy days of summer spent on Paw Paw Lake boating, swimming and water skiing.

There are plenty of other activities to take part in right downtown like the yearly Independence Day weekend celebration that includes a parade, cookoff, carnival, fireworks and a Duck Race in Flaherty Park. Local residents enjoy activities at beautiful

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Hays Park with baseball fields, a skate park for all skill levels of skate boarders and inline skaters.

Residents and guests also enjoy the canoe launch and fishing pier. Winter offers several area snowmobile trails, ice fishing during the coldest of the winter months and there’s always sledding and an ice rink at Hays Park for kids of all ages. New to Flaherty Park is a 3-par, nine-hole disc golf course.

It is played with a frisbee and scored like golf. The Watervliet Area is a wonderful place to live, work and play. Come visit and see for yourself why we really are a tourist destination for all seasons in our beautiful corner of Michigan’s Great Southwest!

Watervliet DDA is Pro Business The Watervliet Downtown Development Authority exists to promote a vibrant downtown and to support and enhance a strong business environment. The past few years have seen an increase in new businesses and we are excited to continue our growth. With a new bank, new restaurant, and several new and expanded retail shops we are continually moving in the right direction. With the opening of the new brew pub this spring we are looking forward to an even more vibrant downtown with lots of things to do. Watervliet DDA offers programs to assist new start-up businesses, including “Spruce Up!” and business incubator grants. Contact us today at City Hall at 269-463-6769 with your new business idea.

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

1119 W. John Beers Road, Stevensville, MI 49127 153 E. St. Joseph St., Coloma, MI 49038

www.BoelckeHeating.com Phone (269) 429-9261 • Fax (269) 429-8804

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Call to Worship Coloma Coloma Seventh-Day Adventist Church 320 W. Center St. (269) 468-3400

Salem Lutheran Church 275 Marvin Street (269) 468-6567 www.salemlems.org

Coloma United Methodist Church 144 S. Church St. (269) 468-9592

Central Assembly of God 6801 Ryno Rd. (269) 468-8422

First Congregational United Church of Christ 182 S. Church St. (269) 468-6261 www.colomaucc.org

Freshwater Community Church Meets at Coloma Middle School (269) 202-4120 coloma.freshwatercc.org

Watervliet Midway Baptist Church 7517 Red Arrow Hwy. (269) 463-3195 www.midwayministries.org Sanctuary Baptist Church 206 Church St. (269) 377-5835 St. Joseph Catholic Church 157 Lucinda Lane (269) 463 – 5470 church@sjcatholic.com

Sunday School • 9:30 Worship Service • 10:30

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 1650 N. Bainbridge Center Rd. (269) 468-5379 www.stplucc@isew.net Watervliet Free Methodist Church 7734 Paw Paw Ave. (269) 463-8280 watervlietfmc@juno.com Plymouth Congregational Church 123 1st St (269) 463-5581 River of Life Church 8712 Red Arrow Hwy 269-463-3224

269-468-8422 6801 Ryno Rd. • Coloma, MI

Pastor Ed Richcreek

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The Coloma Watervliet Area Chamber of Commerce is 152 members strong and growing. We are excited that in 2014 we officially opened our new office at 142 Badt Drive in Coloma. We have a more visible presence in the community and can provide maps, area guides, member information as well as visitor and relocation packets. We publish a quarterly newsletter and coordinate many Business After Hours and Ribbon Cuttings to new and existing businesses. We love to refer our members to anyone requesting information on a specific service. We partner with North Berrien Community Development on festivals and

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holiday events in Coloma and Watervliet. We enjoy presenting a new business with a Welcome Basket and assisting in helping them to flourish and become a wonderful addition to the community. If you would like more information on become a member of the Coloma Watervliet Area Chamber of Commerce contact us by email at info@coloma-watervliet.org or give Chana Kniebes a call in our office at 269-468-9160. We would love to meet or talk with you about any aspect of your business or if you are a visitor to the area give you guidance for things to do and places to visit while you are here.

Member Directory Alfred Metals Inc. Bob Becker 1007 Western Ave. Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 325-1191

Alliance Cleaning Service Dyanna Price 3707 Clawson Rd. Dowagiac, MI 49047 (269) 462-5997

American Homes Real Estate Jackie Forrester and Mikki Swisher 142 Badt Drive Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-4663

APL Logistics

Susan Thornburg 4212 Coloma Rd. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 849-0200

Arrow Pet Clinic

Duane Lerdal 6875 Red Arrow Hwy. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-6017

Back on the Rack Jennifer Moore 361 North Main St. Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-7225

B & B Outlet

Beth Wagner 131 N. Main St. Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-5293

Berrien County Community Dev.

Jennifer Arent 701 Main St. St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 983-7111 ext. 8788

Best Way Disposal

Steve Graffenius 3290 Hennessey Road Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-3232

Bob’s Barn Farm Market & Bakery Ken and Lyn Craig 4858 Coloma Rd. Coloma MI 49038 (269) 849-2247

Bob Hobby Shop Bob Taylor 115 N. Main St. Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-7452

Boelcke Heating and Air Conditioning Dave Boelcke 153 E. St. Joseph St. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 429-9261

Casual Tees

Dave or Kim Johnson 6740 Red Arrow Hwy. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-8337

Central Assembly of God Ed Richcreek 6801 Ryno Rd. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-8422

Chalet Du Paw Paw Condominiums Mike Sabo 5632 N. Watervliet Rd. Watervliet, MI 49098 (312) 608-5947

Chemical Bank Coloma

Karla Smothers 209 N. Paw Paw P.O. Box 459 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3170

City of Coloma

Roseann Clements 119 N. Paw Paw St. P.O. Box 329 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-6606

Coldwell Banker Town & Country

Deanna Heminger 4891 Wil-O-Paw Drive Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-7986

Coloma Charter Township

Ken Parrigin 4919 Paw Paw Lake Road Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-7212

Coloma Community Schools Terry Boguth P.O. Box 50 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-2424

Coloma Fabricare Karl Oehling 330 E Center Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-7110

Coloma Glad Peach Festival Committee, Inc. Julie Pupedis P.O. Box 156 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-7479

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Coloma Hometown Florist Beverly Moore 6557 E. Center St. Coloma, MI 49038 (269)468-7958

Coloma Motor Sports Mark Pazera 5270 Paw Paw Lake Rd. Coloma MI 49038 (269) 468-8600

Coloma Public Library Charles Dickinson 151 W. Center St. P.O. Box 430 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3431

Coloma United Methodist Church 144 S. Church St. Coloma, MI 49038 (269)468-6062

Coloma Wash N Dri Kathy Hartmann 6775 Paw Paw Ave. Coloma, MI 49038 269-468-6775

Community General Baptist Church Scott Saylor 416 W. Pleasant St. Watervliet, MI 49098 (269)463-5008

Contessa Wine Cellars

Tony Peterson 3235 Friday Road Coloma MI 49038 (269) 468-5534

Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce

Regina Ciaravino 38 West Wall Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 925-6100

Covert Generating Facility

Dune Lake Campground

Doug Bates 80855 CR 376 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 764-8941

DW Hammond Chocolates & Fudge

26000 77th St. Covert, MI 49043 (269)764-3800

Keith Hammond 126 N. Church St. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 519-9226

Darlene Getz, DDS

Easy Street

Darlene Getz 213 N. Paw Paw P.O. Box 568 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-5741

Di Maggio’s Pizza

Karen Demis 275 N. Paw Paw St. Coloma, MI 49038 (269)468-3515

Eco-Logical Cleaners

Vince DiMaggio 6410 M-63 North Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 849-1521

Dave Baiers 251 Paw Paw St. P.O. Box 460 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3764

Don Young Insurance

Eddies’ Drive-In West

Don Young 323 N. Main St. P.O. Box 99 Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-6773

Duffield’s & Pastrick Family Funeral Home Bryan Duffield 6548 Paw Paw Ave. Coloma, MI 49038 (616) 468-6000

Duffield’s Cottages Tara Duffield 7039 Lt. Paw Paw Lake Road Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-5253

Charles Holloway 5036 Paw Paw Lake Rd. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-2345

Edgewater Bank Karen Warsko 167 N. Paw Paw St. P.O. Box 429 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-6741

Edward Jones Investments

Denise Barowicz 154 Badt. Drive P.O. Box 370 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-4153

Eye of The Beholder Cyndy Winfield 283 N. Paw Paw St. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 470-5474

EZ Auto Glass

Willard Parmer 7496 Red Arrow Hwy. Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-5102

Farm Bureau Insurance

Mark Epple 7422 Red Arrow Hwy P.O. Box 796 Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-8910

Fifth Third Bank

6553 Paw Paw Avenue Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3982

FlexSoft, L.L.C.

Joe Barrett 5052 Riverview Drive Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 876-2829

Flower Basket

Krista Krogel 363 N. Main St. Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-3903

Four Seasons Spa & Pool Paul Cayo 160 N. Paw Paw St. P.O. Box 990 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3118

Sal Rendo

Save up to 50% on Groceries!

Realtor Cell: 269.470.6284 Office: 269.468.7986 Toll Free: 866.468.7986 Fax: 269.468.5444 salvatorerendo@gmail.com www.cbtandc.com

Discount Groceries and More

We Specialize in Close Date, Past Date and Package Changes at deep discounts TOWN & COUNTRY

4891 Wil-O-Paw Drive, Coloma, MI 49038

131 N. Main St. Watervliet, MI 49098 (269)463-5293 bboutletsales.com

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Freshwater Community Church

Grapevine Nursery

Friendly Tavern

Great Lakes Antique Mall

Jason Hitchcock P.O. Box 637 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 873-2191

Ray Mays 206 N. Paw Paw St. P.O. Box 757 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3037

Fulton Custom Homes

Jim and Sue Fulton 6005 Paw Paw Lake Rd. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-4031

Future Construction Bob Eberhard 585 N. Bainbridge Ctr. Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 468-3804

Grandpa’s Orchard LLC Matt Moser P.O. Box 773 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-7050

Robin Kniebes 5833 Hagar Shore Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 876-7312

Dave Walker Jr. 210 Ryno Road Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3208

Greater South Haven Chamber of Commerce Kathy Wagaman 606 Phillips St. South Haven, MI 49090 (269) 637-5171

GW Jones Exchange Bank

Watervliet Branch P.O. Box 246 Marcellus, MI 49067 (269) 463-3281

H & R Block

Thelma Evett 7489 Red Arrow Hwy. Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-4334

Dr. David E. Moss Palmer Graduate

Massage Experts

• Pregnancy • Reflexology • Deep Tissue • Trigger Point • Lymphatic

Appointments available Monday-Friday 6560 Red Arrow Hwy., Coloma, MI 49038

269-468-5775

www.mosschiro.com

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Hair Innovations

Honor Credit Union

Handmade Treasures

Hotspot Cafe

Healthy to the Core

Hutchins Funeral Home

Fran Boothby 5061 Paw Paw Lake Rd. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-8662 Penny Serna 178 N. Paw Paw St. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3101 Rick Redding 166 Badt Drive Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 202-7197

Holiday Inn Express

Joyce Santure 2276 Pipestone Rd. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 927-4559

Home Again Resale and Consignment Shop Mark Hewitt 222 N. Paw Paw St. P.O. Box 853 Coloma, MI 49038 (269)468-3999

Dave Scheuer 133 Badt Drive Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-7705

Violet Jewell 361 E. St. Joseph St. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-7670

Roland Hutchins 209 S. Main St. P.O. Box 103 Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-3811

Indiana Michigan Power

52807 U.S. 131 North Three Rivers, MI 49093 (269) 279-1543

Insurance Management Service Jennifer Sipla 501 Main St. P.O. Box 88 St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 983-7101

Get Involved & Make Your Community Safer!

• TEAM (Teaching, Educating & Mentoring) • Sheriff’s Kids Camp • Crime Stoppers • Neighborhood Watch Berrien County Sheriff’s Department

Crime Prevention Unit

919 Port Street, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 (269) 983-7141 Ext. 7221 • www.bcsheriff.org

Sheriff Paul Bailey

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JC Signs

John Corbin 352 Timber Drive Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 876-2853

JD’s Marina

Donna Vollmer 330 N. M-140 Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-6511

John’s Glass

Pam Hartman 271 Paw Paw Ave. P.O. Box 762 Coloma, MI 49038 468-4227

Jollay Market

Sarah Jollay 3401 Friday Rd. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-4800

Jollay Orchards Jay Jollay 1850 Friday Road Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3075

JW Morlock & Girls LLC Debra Morlock 5000 N. M-140 Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-5500

Kalamazoo Wings Stadium

3600 Vanrick Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (269) 345-1125

Krenek RV Super Center Scott Krenek 6542 Ryno Rd. P.O. Box 615 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-7900

Krikits Treat Vacation Rentals LLC Kris Treder Coloma P.O. Box 92084 Elk Grove Village, Ill. 60009 (847) 997-6917

L.A.D.D., Inc.

Loma Theatre

Leanne Welch 134 North Church St. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-6282

Carol Moore 219 N. Paw Paw St. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-5662

LaGrow Consulting

Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Cindy LaGrow 4981 Fikes Rd. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 757-4433

Lakeland HeathCare Meagan Yore 211 Hilltop Rd. St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 927-5170

Lane Automotive Rick Warner 8300 Lane Drive Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-5263

Leader Publications Sherina Gonzalez 217 N. Fourth St Niles, MI 49107 (269) 687-7722

Lifestyle Chiropractic Ann and Andrew DeHaven 7652 Red Arrow Hwy P.O. Box 245 Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-4100

Lighthouse ColorPrint Chris McCrosky P.O. Box 465 St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 428-7062

WE FIX COMPUTERS Prompt and professional service for all your computer and networking needs.

24 x 7 Support Plans Support contracts for home and business We ship UPS!

Find us on Facebook

580 E. Napier Ave. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 P.O. Box 107 St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 925-1111

Matthews Heating & Air Conditioning Joe Matthews 9020 Industrial Drive Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-8515

Mattson’s Kimberly Mattson 6472 Paw Paw Avenue Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-7953

McDonald’s Jackie Smithson 150 E. Ryno Rd. P.O. Box 88 South Haven, MI 49090 (269) 468-3241

Medic 1 Ambulance

635 E. Napier P.O. Box 1563 Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 925-2141

Menasha Corporation Luke Arendash 333 W. Center Street P.O. Box 490 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-6328

Paw Paw Lake Motel

104 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269.463.4963 info@gofixme.com

www.GoFixMe.com

Bedrooms and Suites.

Open all Year.

Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rentals

4881 Wil-O-Paw Dr., Coloma, MI For Reservations Call

(269) 468-6080 • (269) 921-3024

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Michigan Mold

Moss Chiropractic

Brian Bittner 320 Park St. P.O. Box 705 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3346

David Moss 6560 Red Arrow Hwy. P.O. Box 224 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-5775

Michiana Healthcare

New Hong Kong Restaurant

Matt Quinn 8281 Arnt Blvd.

Watervliet, MI 49098 (866) 620-0510

Midway Baptist Church Mark Cowell 7517 Red Arrow Highway Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-3195

MidWest Civil Engineers

Paw Paw Lake Association

George Nail 6674 Paw Paw Ave. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3337

P.O. Box 206 Watervliet, MI 49098

Noack Construction

Al Bodfish 8690 Lake St. Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-3100

Mike’s Well Drilling

Moser Fruit Tree Sales, Inc. Matt Moser 5329 Defield Rd. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-4356

Orchard Hill Landfill

New Life Christian Center

North Berrien Community Dev.

Rebecca Traughber 3801 N. M -140 Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-4212

Bob Wooley 6648 Ryno Rd. P.O. Box 730 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3366

Chris Phillips 3290 Hennessey Rd. Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-5588

Mike Noack P.O. Box 636 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 849-1482

Mill Creek Charlie’s

North Berrien Senior Center

Tai Huynh 2945 Niles Ave. St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 983-3839

Rob Piersen 13560 76th St. South Haven, MI 49090 (269) 637-9205

Terry McCoy 6606 E Becht Road Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-7642

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Chana Kniebes 142 Badt Drive P.O. Box 1028 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-4430

North Berrien Historical Museum Tracy Gierada 300 Coloma Ave. P.O. Box 207 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3330

Classic American Family Dining

Fit for a King, priced for a Pauper!

Family Dining & Catering 361 E. St. Joseph Street, Coloma, MI hotspotcoloma.com • 468-7670

Paw Paw Lake Board of Trade

Paw Paw Lake Foundation

P.O. Box 341 Watervliet, MI 49098

Paw Paw Lake Golf Club Nancy Cibula 4548 Forest Beach Rd. P.O. Box 68 Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-3831

Paw Paw Lake Motel Manni Walgram 4881 Wil-O-Paw Drive Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-6080

Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club

5907 Shoreview Dr. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-6300

Postelli & Postelli PLC Ron Postelli 170 N. Paw Paw St. P.O. Box 295 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3070

Punkin Patch Learning Center Lynette Bittner 165 E. St. Joseph St. P.O. Box 76 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-4290

R & B Stelter Farms LLC Ralph & Barb Stelter 32018 CR 687 Bangor, MI 49013 (269) 427-7167

Randy’s BP Bonnie Schultz 121 S. Church P.O. Box 608 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-4664

Ravine View Estates 5100 Little Paw Paw Lake #6a Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-7736

Reliable Disposal

7227 Reliable Path Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 465-3773

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Residential Rentals

Sen. John Proos

Warren VanOsdal P.O. Box 6637 South Bend, IN 46660 (517)273-9211

Sip N Time Party Store

Rite Aid

6535 Paw Paw Ave. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3858

River of Life Church Linda Jackson P.O. Box 765 Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-3224

Robert Michael Salon & Spa Rochelle Ulleg 324 N. Main St. Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-3200

Ronora Lodge and Retreat Center Deej Leggitt 9325 Dwight Boyer Rd. P.O. Box 111 Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-6315

Rory Bell Coloma Twp. PD Rory Bell 4919 Paw Paw Lake Road Coloma, MI 49038 269-468-7212

Salem Lutheran Preschool Andrew Menz 275 Marvin St. P.O. Box 729 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-6567

468-4399

Jennifer Schmitt 8277 Arnt Blvd.

Watervliet, MI 49098 (269)463-3800

Skidmore Asphalt and Sealing Hurley Skidmore 720 S. Bainbridge Center Rd. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 468-3530

Spectrum Community Services Dave Schnoor 185 E. Main St. P.O. Box 1251 Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 927-3472

State Farm Insurance Sharon Yoder 7618 Red Arrow P.O. Box 278 Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-5249

Stuart Boekeloo, DDS.,PC

8593 Red Arrow Hwy. Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 201-7179

Subway Coloma & Watervliet Sherri Christensen 152 N. Paw Paw St. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-6700

Surfari Joes/ Fairfield Marriott Brad Schmitz 8258 Arnt Blvd.

Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-7946

SWMI Regional Airport Lee Scherwitz 1123 Territorial Rd. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 927-3194 ext. 10

Teed Heating & Cooling Michael Teed 340 Washington St. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-9640

Terrace Properties

(Courtyards By the Lake) Dale McBride 2910 Verde View Rd. Alpine, CA 91901-3905

Tri-City Record Karl Bayer 138 N. Main St. P.O. Box 7 Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-6397

Tri-County Computer Tom Gear 104 N Main St. Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-4963

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Trident Dock & Dredge

Watervliet Business Association

Edward Schmitt 204 Church St. P.O. Box 899 Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-4072

Melanie Marvin P.O. Box 234 Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-6769

United Way of SWMI Retta Curneal 201 S. Lakeview Ave P.O. Box 807 Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 982-1700

Vincent J. Jewelers Gloria Frazier 228 N. Paw Paw St. P.O. Box 646 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-4400

Vineyards Gourmet Chocolates Brenda Fulton 3251 Friday Rd. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-4778

Watervliet Public Schools Kevin Schooley 450 E. St. Joseph St. Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-4221

West Street Station

Watervliet Charter Township Dan Hutchins 4959 M-140 P.O. Box 384 Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-5113

Wil-O-Paw Animal Hospital Alan Stockdale 4809 Paw Paw Lake Rd. Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-7297

Watervliet Fruit Exchange Gene Hanover 7821 Red Arrow Hwy. P.O. Box 146 Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-3187

WTP

Watervliet Ace Hardware Tim Freeburn 343 N. Main St. Watervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463-5461

Chris Leach 210 N. West St. P.O. Box 1027 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3120

Bill Klitchman 100 Randall Dr. P.O. Box 937 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3399

WOODLAND TERRACE OF LONGMEADOW Niles • 269-683-7900 13 Longmeadow Village Drive

Love is Spoken Here

Southwestern Michigan’s Premier Senior Living Residence

WOODLAND TERRACE OF PAW PAW LAKE Paw Paw Lake • 269-468-5800 6786 Red Arrow Highway Coloma, MI 49038 WOODLAND TERRACE OF BRIDGMAN Bridgman • 269-465-7600 8850 Red Arrow Highway

www.woodlandterrace.com

Providing container grown landscape plants All Stock Certified • Landscaping Available Grower - Mr. Robin Kniebes

5833 Hagar Shore Rd. Coloma, MI 49038 Cell 876-7312

Serving the Michigan Die Cast Industry since 19 79

Alfred Metals, Inc Robert A. Becker Manufacturer’s Representative 1007 Western Ave Watervliet, MI 49098

Cell: 269.325.1191 Email: alfmet@aol.com

We’re Accepting New Patients!

Our Tri-City physicians and providers are eager to serve you and your family’s healthcare needs.

We are currently accepting new patients, including those with Medicare and Medicaid. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call us at the numbers listed to the right.

For a physician referral, call the Lakeland HealthLine at (800) 303-8399.

www.lakelandhealth.org

Coloma • Coloma Medical Center (269) 468-6430 • Paw Paw Lake Medical Center ~ Family Care of Coloma-Watervliet (269) 468-4100

Hartford • Stagg Medical Center (269) 621-4063

Watervliet • Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet with 24/7 emergency care (269) 463-3111 ~ After Hours Care and Walk-In Clinic (269) 463-3600 ~ Center for General Surgery (269) 463-8323 ~ Community Bone & Joint (269) 463-3733 ~ Community Medical Center (269) 463-3600 ~ Occupational Health Services (269) 921-9130 ~ Specialty Clinic (269) 463-3733 ~ Watervliet Medical Center (269) 463-6900