MEET THE KORABIKS…Kelly and Todd with their twins Izzy (daughter) and Isiah (son).
State Farm is pleased to welcome new agent Todd Korabik to its family of Good Neighbor Agents in Coloma. Todd Korabik’s agency, located at 6560 Red Arrow, has officially opened its doors for business with a planned Grand Opening in September. Todd brings over 20 years of business risk management, insurance, and financial experience to his agency having worked in the industrial construction environment prior to opening his agency. During his time prior to joining State Farm, Todd became and maintains a Master/Contractors Electrical License, a Local 1102 Journeyman Millwright Certificate, a General Contractors License, and is a Certified Educator with Grand Rapids Community College. Now he is excited about his new venture in insurance and financial services. “I have always wanted to own my own business and State Farm has offered a way for me to really enjoy what I do, help people and the community grow and develop,” said Todd. “Growing up locally I have seen this ommunity make the transition from a manufacturing community to a community focused on development and that growth spirit is what inspired me to open my business here in this great community. I really look forward to serving the area for years to come. State Farm offers so many more great products besides Auto and Home protection and it’s our job as agents to insure that the public is aware of these products and their benefits. I am really excited about becoming a ‘Life Coach’ for the community.” His office includes four local staff members, Tiffany Sexton, Erica Haselberger, Karen Hettinger, and Emani Tunstall which are prepared to help customers with their insurance and financial services needs anytime, anywhere through custom customer appointments. Todd and his family, wife Kelly and twin boy/girl toddlers Isabella (2) and Isaiah (2) are very active in the community with local organizations and sports. Todd is a member of the Coloma/Watervliet Chamber of Commerce and Business Development Group, a Board Member of the Southwest Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, and has volunteered his talents for the newly formed Friends and the Paw Paw River Foundation. His family is active in the outdoors enjoying, hiking, backpacking, camping, skiing, and boating.
Hartford City Council approves request for fire millage renewal
By Nancy Albright
At the July 25 Hartford City Council meeting, the council approved that the request for a 1.4941 renewal of the fire millage be placed on the November 2 ballot. The renewal is for the years 2017–2020 and funds will be used to purchase fire equipment and necessary apparatus for use by the City of Hartford Fire Department. If the millage is renewed and levied by both the City of Hartford and Hartford Township, the estimated revenue that will be generated for year one will be approximately $43,506. Hartford City sewage system to be cleaned out on August 1 Clean Earth, an environmental firm that services west Michigan, will be cleaning the city’s sewage system on August 1. After the sewers are cleared, the company will use a camera to scope the sewer lines to create a digital map indicating work that needs to be done to repair any damage to the sewage system. The pumps and check valves within the city’s sanitary sewer lift pumping stations are clogged with what is believed to be baby wipes, diapers and other foreign materials that, when flushed down toilets, create blockage that prevents regular maintenance of the sewer lines. An informational flyer was distributed to city residents, which contains a list of what can and cannot be flushed down toilets. Items that clog sewer lines include: animal waste and cat litter; paper towels and napkins; any type of cardboard, specifically toilet paper and paper towel rolls; dental floss, contact lenses and hair cuttings; rags, towels, clothes and related objects; baby wipes, diapers and personal hygiene items; medications; grease, food fats, cooking grease and cooking oils; food items such as skin from meats, fat trimmings, soups and stew; household cleaning products and chemicals such as Swiffer pads; paints or other solvents; and anti-freeze, engine oil and gasoline. Residents may call Hartford City Hall at (269) 621-2477 with any questions.
Hartford Lions Club to organize concerts in the park
In other news, the City Council voted to allow the Hartford Lions Club to take over the summer Concerts in the Park program beginning in 2017. Kim Sinclair, secretary of the Hartford Lions Club, addressed the council and requested that the Lions be allowed to assume responsibility for the concert series for next year. Ms. Sinclair stated that Ely Park is a beautiful setting for the concerts and sometimes there are up to 300 people that come to hear the music. The Lions think this is an important community program and would like to help continue to make the concerts a success by taking the burden off of the one or two people that have worked hard in the past to organize the musical program. Ms. Sinclair stated that the Lions would like to form a formal committee of 12 people to raise funds, book bands and market the concert series. Ms. Sinclair feels the group can be a key player in acquiring grant funding that may not be available to individuals, and that the Lions would like to take the burden off of local retailers and municipalities that have contributed in the past. Anyone interested in joining the committee or provide input on the project is welcome to attend a Lions Club meeting. Meetings are held every first and third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Gala-T-Inn located at 65108 Red Arrow Highway in Hartford.
New pavilion dedicated at Indian Pride Park
The pavilion in Hartford’s Indian Pride Park was dedicated on July 8 to former coach and mentor Tim Summerhill, who passed away unexpectedly. Rick Hall, Hartford City Commissioner, Recreation Council Board member and owner of Rick Hall Construction, and his crew built the pavilion and said of Tim, “Tim coached and helped almost every kid in town.”
Sons of the American Legion Glad-Peach party
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION…Joe Gitersonke, checks out the doneness of a steak at last year’s Sons of the American Legion Steak Fry. The group is celebrating their 25th year of this fundraiser in conjunction with the Coloma Glad-Peach Festival this week-end. (TCR photo by Christina Gelder)
By Christina Gelder
The Sons of the American Legion are one of three groups at Coloma American Legion Post #362. There are the Legionnaires and two supporting groups, the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) and the Auxiliary. The SAL is a group that assists the Legionnaires and they also invest in the community. Their main fundraiser is their annual Glad-Peach Party and this year they are celebrating 25 years. The party is a two-day event starting on Friday evening at 5:00 p.m. running until midnight. They set up a beer tent behind the Legion post and serve brats, hot dogs, burgers and more. Saturday is their big deal as they also host a steak fry, beginning at 5:00 p.m. and running for several hours. In the early years the main meal varied a bit and there were times that they served chicken, but for more than a decade they have cooked steak. They have served as many as 300 steaks in past years but now order 150 and if they sell out they are done with the dinners early. The steaks are delicious 12 oz. Ribeye and are part of a meal. The meal includes a salad, corn on the cob, baked potato, and Texas toast. Along with all of the food, there is always a lively party with music which perpetuates the good time. They have a 50/50 drawing, jail a friend, and a few other shenanigans. It takes as many volunteers as they can drum up, but part of the appeal of hosting the party is to bring the community together. They enjoy having an opportunity to draw people into the post and serve them delicious food. This year they will be selling cozies to commemorate their 25th year as they continue on strong.
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