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Details for the 2013 St. Patrick's Day Lighted Parade and other festivities in Coloma, MI
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Coloma Watervliet Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 418
Coloma, MI 49038 Web:www.coloma-watervliet.org
Email: [email protected]
SPRING NEWSLETTER
New Map for Coloma and Watervliet
Vern Vierk representing NovoPrint USA is currently selling ads for our new full color area map. We
hope all chamber members can participate in this campaign as it is a fundraiser every other year for
the Chamber. 10,000 full color maps will be printed and we will do our best to have them out before
the Memorial Day tourist season begins. Vern will be contacting you to set up a time to visit to coor-
dinate the process of your ad sale. The quicker the ads are approved the quicker we can go to print. Thank you for your continued support of the Coloma Watervliet Area Chamber of Commerce.
Board of Directors 2013
President
Sue Moser
Edgewater Bank
1st Vice President
Karla Smothers
Chemical Bank
2nd Vice President
Tom Gear
Tri-County Computer
Secretary
Rochelle Ulleg
Robert Michael Salon & Spa
Treasurer
Dave Scheuer
Honor Credit Union
Board Member
Tracy Gierada
North Berrien Historical
Museum
Board Member
Chip Shaw
Orchard Hill Landfill
Board Member
Matt Moser
Moser Fruit Tree Sales, Inc
Board Member
Lee Scherwitz
SWMI Regional Airport
Member at Large
Pat Moody
Cornerstone Chamber
Letter from our President
It’s hard to imagine that
Spring is around the cor-
ner. Winter really hasn’t
been too bad, we do live in
Michigan remember.
While I’m sure we have
some temperature chal-
lenges ahead, we can only
guess what March will
bring. We probably won’t
see a 70 degree day for the
St Patrick’s Parade this
year though.
The St Patrick’s Day fes-
tivities are on March 16,
please read the list of
events planned. Since
Watervliet did not do a Ice
Festival this year, this will
be the beginning of the
festivals our small towns
will enjoy all year. Some
of the dates are noted in
this newsletter.
With the onset of the festi-
vals, comes the call for
Volunteers. We are so
lucky to have so many
active organizations and
faithful volunteers in our
communities. Without
their time and efforts, we
would not be able to enjoy
so many great opportuni-
ties for marketing our
towns. Just think of the
numbers of visitors all
these festivals bring into
town , that use our restau-
rants, visit our stores and
enjoy our fresh produce .
Please join in the fun and
promotion of our towns.
Volunteer this year ! If
you are interested, call
Chana here at the office
and she will connect you.
See you in town,
Susie
Welcome New Members
Healthy to the Core
R. B. Stelter Farms
New Hong Kong Restaurant
Page 2
Ribbon Cuttings/After Hours
February was a busy month with two fun events. Below on the left is a picture of the Friendly’s new addition and a “After the
Ribbon Cutting” picture on February 11th. The room was full of chamber members, local officials, family and friends enjoy-
ing delicious food in their new room which is an exciting addition to this very popular restaurant. This eagerly anticipated
official opening of the expanded dining room had many people commenting on the beautiful colors and warm atmosphere that
fits in wonderfully with the old style and feel of the original dining room. The extra seating will be welcome on the busy
weekends and jam packed summer crowds that Coloma sees in our tourist months. Pictured from left to right is Sarah Busick,
Mayor Jim Polashak, John Forney, Ray Mays, Coloma Township Supervisor Ken Parrigin and CWACC
President Susie Moser.
The picture below on the right is the R.E.A.D.Y. Taekwondo Academy of Coloma event on February 7th. We had a wonder-
ful time of refreshments, tour of the building and a skills presentation by young students. The academy has become a very
popular addition to Coloma with many classes for youth and adults. Pictured in the photo from left to right is Caitlin Fitz, To-
ni Kelemen, Vivian Sexton, Grandmaster Al Smith an eight degree black belt, State Representative Al Pscholka, Coloma
Mayor Pro Tem Marsha Hammond, Program Director Christine Kelemen, Coloma Charter Township Supervisor Ken Parrigin,
Richard Kelemen, CWACC President Susie Moser, and Sedrick Atkins.
Photos courtesy of the Tri-City Record.
If you would like to do an After Hours Event highlighting your business, give Chana a call at 757-2457 or email
Chamber Meeting Dates 2013
2nd Tuesday 12 noon
March 12th Friendly Tavern
April 9th Board of Trade
May 14th Friendly Tavern
June 11th Board of Trade
July 9th Friendly Tavern
August 13th Board of Trade
September 10th Friendly Tavern
October 8th Board of Trade
November 12th Friendly Tavern
December No meeting.
There is no RSVP required every-
one buys their own lunch and
meetings are kept to one hour so
you can get back to business.
June 15th Coloma BBQ Blues and Cruise Plan to attend the 3rd Annual BBQ Blues and Cruise. Our line up is coming together with
Rusty Wright as our headliner this year and more great music from the David Gerald Band
and Marci Linn Band featuring J. R. Clark. We are still putting together the line up and we
need sponsors for this event. We are keeping this a free concert so sponsorship dollars
are critical to continue this each year. The North Berrien Community Development is
a 501 c 3 organization so your donation is tax deductible.
There will be great food, live music and a beautiful Classic and Muscle Car show in the
morning. If you would like to Sponsor, Volunteer or Participate in the Amateur BBQ Con-
test give Chana a call at 757-2457. Randy Pompey will be our MC again for the evening
and we are looking forward to a wonderful family friendly, alcohol free event. Bring your
lawn chairs and enjoy the day in Baker Park.
Watch for more information on the Coloma BBQ Blues and Cruise Facebook page.
Breathe Easy 5k Saturday March 16th
Come join the Watervliet National Honor Society in a 5k fun run/walk to aid in the fight against Cystic Fibrosis!
Cystic Fibrosis is a life-threatening genetic disease affecting approximately 30,000 people in the United States.
All the proceeds from the race will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which offers aid to community hospitals
with diagnosis services and comprehensive treatment for people with CF and their families. The race is located at the Co-
loma Township Hall, and will follow a scenic course around Paw Paw Lake's surrounding communities. Participants are
encouraged to sport ridiculously festive St. Patrick's Day attire! This race is a fun run, so medals will not be awarded; how-
ever, a screen with a stopwatch will be at the finish. After the race make sure to visit downtown to participate in the rest of
the days festivities! Contact Tyler Troyer for more information at 449-1452 or [email protected]
Early Registration fee (on or before March 9th) :$10 After March 9 th and day of race fee: $15
Registration/start line will be at the Coloma Township Hall
*Make checks payable to the Watervliet National Honor Society * Check in time 8:00 a.m. Start Time 9:00 a.m.
*A special thanks to the Lions Club and Coloma Charter Township
All participants receive water, hot chocolate and fruit. Only preregistered racers guaranteed t-shirts.
Mark you Calendars
10th Annual North Berrien Community Development Annual Golf Outing
Paw Paw Lake Golf Club Friday August 23rd.
Breakfast beginning at 8:00 a.m. with golf starting at 9:00 a.m.
Hole Sponsors and raffle prizes needed.
You can golf for $60.00 per person which includes , breakfast, lunch, golf cart and green fees.
Prize money will be given to the top 3 teams.
$10,000 Hole in One Contest again this year sponsored by Combined Insurance Agency.
Reserve your spot now by contacting Chana at 757-2457 or [email protected]
Page 3
Business Recognition Community Appreciation Tribute If you had the chance to attend this January 10th event at
Surfari Joe’s/Fairfield Inn you were in for a treat. We had
delicious food, a beautifully warm and inviting atmosphere
and a chance to give some much deserved awards to our
chamber members. We started out the evening with North
Berrien Community Development (NBCD) giving the
Community Service Award to Freshwater Church who has
faithfully helped with many festivals and events in Coloma
and Watervliet. The Chamber awarded Tracy Gierada, rep-
resenting the North Berrien Historical Museum with the
Community Impact Award and Al and Colleen from the
Paw Paw Lake Board of Trade accepted the Community
Excellence Award. Representative Al Pscholka was also
on hand with framed tributes for each winner and thanked
them for their long standing commitment to the community
with their business and their acts of community service.
The North Berrien Community Development also received
a framed tribute for their 25 year achievement of their busi-
ness. Chana Kniebes accepted a surprise award from her NBCD Board for her years of Community Service. It was excit-
ing to celebrate these wonderful businesses and to recognize them for continuing to make our communities a wonderful
place to live work and do business. Photo courtesy of the Tri-City Record.
ALFRED METAL’S INC.
ALLIANCE CLEANING SERVICES
AMERICAN HOMES REAL ESTATE
APL LOGISTICS
ARROW PET CLINIC
AUTO SPA MOBILE DETAILING
BACK ON THE RACK
BERRIEN COUNTY COMM. DEV.
BEST WAY DISPOSAL
BOB’S BARN FARM MKT. & BAKERY
BOB’S HOBBY SHOP
CASUAL TEES
CENTRAL ASSEMBLY OF GOD
CHEMICAL BANK COLOMA
CITY OF COLOMA
COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
COLOMA COMMUNITY SCHOOOLS
COLOMA FABRICARE
COLOMA GLAD PEACH FESTIVAL
COLOMA MOTOR SPORTS
COLOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
COLOMA WASH N DRI
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LAKELAND
CONTESSA WINE CELLARS
CORNERSTONE CHAMBER
COURTYARDS BY THE LAKE
DARLENE GETZ DDS
DEANNA HEMINGER CBTC
DIMAGGIO’S PIZZA
DON YOUNG INSURANCE
DUFFIELD’S COTTAGES
DUFFIELD & PASTRICK FAMILY
FUNERAL HOME
DUNE LAKE CAMPGROUND
EASY STREET
ECO-LOGICAL CLEANERS
2013
Looking Ahead
St. Patrick’ s Lighted Parade
Saturday March 16th 8:00 p.m.
Watervliet Lioness
Easter Egg Hunt
Sat. March 30th Hays Park
11:00 a.m.
Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt
Sat. March 30th Coloma FOP
Coloma BBQ Blues and Cruise
Saturday June 15th Baker Park
Coloma
Independence Weekend
Watervliet Activities
June 28-30th
PRST. STD.
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
COLOMA, MI
PERMIT # 70
COLOMA WATERVLIET C OF C
P.O. BOX 418
COLOMA, MI 49038
Coloma Watervliet Area Chamber of Commerce Members
EDGEWATER BANK
EDWARDS JONES INVESTMENTS
EYE OF THE BEHOLDER ANTIQUES
FARM BUREAU INS. MARK EPPLE
FLEX SOFT, LLC
FOUR SEASON SPA & POOL
FRESHWATER COMMUNITY CHURCH
FRIENDLY TAVERN
FUTURE CONSTRUCTION
GRAPEVINE NURSERY
GREAT LAKES ANTIQUE MALL
GREATER SOUTH HAVEN CHAMBER
H & R BLOCK
HAIR INNOVATIONS
HAMMOND & HAMMOND CATERING
HANDMADE TREASURES
HEALTHY TO THE CORE
HONOR CREDIT UNION
HOTSPOT CAFE
HUTCHINS FUNERAL HOME
INDIANA & MICHIGAN POWER
INSURANCE MANAGEMENT SERV
J.C. SIGNS JOHN CORBIN
J.D.’s MARINA
JAMES FULTON CONSTRUCTION
JOHN’S GLASS
JOLLAY MARKET
JOLLAY ORCHARDS
KATHY’S CLEANING SERVICE
KRENEK’S RV SALES, SERV. RENTAL
KRIKIT’S TREAT VACATION
RENTALS LLC
L.A.D.D
LAGROW CONSULTING
LANE AUTOMOTIVE
LEADER PUBLICATIONS
LIFESTYLE CHIROPRACTIC
LIGHTHOUSE COLORPRINT
LOMA THEATRE.
MATTHEW’S HEATING & AIR COND.
MATTSON’S HOUSE OF DECOR
MCDONALD’S COLOMA
MEDIC ONE
MENASHA CORPORATION
MICHIGAN MOLD
MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH
MIDWEST CIVIL ENGINEERS
MIDWEST FAMILY BROADCASTING
MIKE’S WELL DRILLING
MOSER FRUIT TREE SALES INC.
MOSS CHIROPRACTIC
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER
NEW HONG KONG RESTAURANT
NIGHT OWL DESIGNS BY SUZETTE
NOACK CONSTRUCTION
NORTH BERRIEN COMMUNITY DEV.
NORTH BERRIEN HIST. MUSEUM
NORTH BERRIEN SENIOR CENTER
ORCHARD HILL LANDFILL
PAW PAW LAKE ASSOCIATION
PAW PAW LAKE BOARD OF TRADE
PAW PAW LAKE FOUNDATION
PAW PAW LAKE GOLF CLUB
PAW PAW LAKE MOTEL
PAW PAW LAKE YACHT CLUB
PIZZA HUT
PLEASANT VIEW ESTATES
POSTELLI LAW OFFICE
PUNKIN PATCH LEARNING CTR.
RANDY’S B.P.
RAVINE VIEW ESTATES
R & B STELTER FARMS
R.E.A.D.Y. TAEKWONDO ACADEMY
RELIABLE DISPOSAL
RITE AID PHARMACY COLOMA
ROBERT MICHAEL SALON & SPA
RORY BELL COLOMA TWP PD
SALEM LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL
SPECTRUM COMMUNITY SERVICES
START UP CENTER FOR INNER PEACE
SENATOR JOHN PROOS
STATE FARM INSURANCE
STUART BOOKELOO DDS.
STUDIO 139
SUBWAY-PJ ENTERPRISES,INC.
SURFARI JOE’S/FAIRFIELD
SWMI REGIONAL AIRPORT
TEED HEATING & COOLING TRI-CITY RECORD
TRI-COUNTY COMPUTER
TRI-DENT DOCK & DREDGE INC
TRISHSA’S RENTAL PROPERTY LLC.
UNITED WAY OF SWMI
VINCENT J. JEWELERS
VINEYARDS GOURMET CHOCOLATE
WATERVLIET BUSINESS ASSOC.
WATERVLIET CHARTER TOWNSHIP
WATERVLIET FRUIT EXCHANGE
WATERVLIET HARDWARE
WATER VLIET PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WEST STREET STATION
WIL-O-PAW ANIMAL HOSPITAL
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