10-04-2018 Jerry and Sharon Teeters celebrate 60th anniversary; Big Dan’s U-Pick’em final season

Community Soup & Salad Supper this Friday A Community Soup & Salad Supper will be held from 5-6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 5 at the North Berrien Senior Center, 6648 Ryno Road in Coloma. The menu includes soup, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. The public is invited. Cost for adults is $5; $3 for children up to 12 years of age; and free for children under three. Proceeds go to the H.O.P.E. Resources Food Pantry located at Coloma United Methodist Church. This month’s supper is hosted by St. Paul’s United Church of Christ – Watervliet.

Salem Preschool has openings Salem Lutheran Preschool, located at 275 Marvin in Coloma, has a few openings for its 3- and 4-year-old classes. The preschool provides a unique experience ministering to the whole person as a child of God, Bible and other stories, projects relating to a theme, songs, prayer before snack, manners, and good classroom behavior. All these factors come together to enable the child to go to kindergarten prepared for the world around him/her. Please call the church office at 269-468-6567 for more information.

“Chili Hop” Watervliet Airport Fly-in & 5K Run/Walk is Sunday, Oct. 21 Community members are invited to enjoy the fall fly-in and 5K at the Watervliet Municipal Airport on Sunday, Oct. 21 beginning at 10 a.m. The Chili Hop 5K Run/Walk will begin at 10 a.m. sharp. Visit SWMI RACERS on Facebook for event information and to register for the 5K. Or for more information on the run/walk call 269-325-1135. The fly-in will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the Chili & Chili-Dog Lunch served beginning at 11 a.m. There is no charge for admission, parking and hay rides. Planes will be arriving throughout the event. Watervliet Municipal Airport is located at 8560 Airport Drive, one mile north of downtown Watervliet on M-140. No pets are allowed at the fly-in.

Jerry and Sharon Teeters celebrate 60th anniversary

Jerry and Sharon Teeters were married September 23, 1958 in Watervliet by the Justice of the Peace. They have lived in the Hartford/Lawrence area since the early 1950s.

Jerry retired from Bendix/Allied Signal in St. Joe in 1992. He worked in the foundry as a core sitter. Sharon retired from Contech/Sealed Power in Dowagiac in 1995 as an inspector. They have enjoyed many years of retirement. Jerry has always loved being an auctioneer and going to auctions. Sharon has been an Avon sales person since 1966 and enjoys meeting and serving her customers. Sharon and Jerry have four children,

Bob and Aprille of Berrien Springs, Dan and Debbie of Watervliet, Pam and Larry McNew of Coloma and Kimberly Ferry of Sister Lakes. They have six wonderful grandchildren and eight beautiful great-grandchildren. To celebrate they went to dinner at Chili’s with their children.

Big Dan’s U-Pick’em final season

After 45 years in farming, Dan and Margo Klug are retiring. Big Dan’s U-Pick’em located at 65980 66th Avenue in Hartford will be closing as of October 31, 2018. Dan states, “It has been a great 45 years.” Margo commented, “I will miss all my customers.”

The farm market opened in 1988. It has been open every year since, from July to October. Early mornings to late evenings Dan and Margo Klug have been operating the farm. Farming is a year around process. Preparing the fields, planting, trimming, cultivating all of these things and more are required to provide the fruits and vegetables loved by all. The market offers tomatoes, cucumbers, summer/winter squash, peppers, peaches, several varieties of apples, pumpkins, including warted ones, along with ornamental gourds. Dan and Margo have retirement all lined up. Their first plan of action is relaxation! Dan says he bought a boat and motor and fishing is definitely on his agenda. Margo plans to be more active as a Cochlear Community volunteer for Cochlear Americas to help spread Cochlear Implant awareness and support for those going thru the Cochlear implant process. She also had a kidney transplant over three years ago and plans to participate in more events as a Michigan Medicine Kidney Transplant Peer mentor and a Gift of Life volunteer. Dan and Margo would like to invite all friends and patrons who have enjoyed the farm market over the years to stop by on Sunday, October 7, 2018, take a hayride and join them in celebrating Dan’s birthday with cider and donuts.

THE CAKE SAYS IT ALL… On Sunday, September 30 a surprise 81st birthday party was held for Nancy Huffman at the home of Denis & Patti Jo Huffman in Hartford. When she was driven down the driveway Nancy said, “What are all the cars!” She didn’t have a clue, it was truly a surprise. Approximately 40 family and friends were present to sing happy birthday and make this a very special day. Thank you to everyone!