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July 21, 2011Volume 10, Number 27 Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022and South Bend, Indiana

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Vote

Tue.Aug. 2

Benton Harbor residents will have several choices to make in the city primary election, which is

scheduled for Tuesday, August 2. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The top vote-getters will continue on to the general election, which is set for Tuesday, November 8. Mayor Wilce Cooke leads the list of incumbents hoping to return for another four-year term. Cooke, who’s been in office since 2004, is facing challenges from City Commissioner James Hightower, and write-in candidate Matthew Bradley.

In the First Ward, City Commissioner Eddie Marshall is vying for another four-year term (expir-ing on December 31, 2015) against two challengers, Richard Alexander, and Sharon Henderson. The Second Ward race features two newcomers, Trenton Bowens, and Gary Guild, who face no formal oppo-sition in their respective races. As a result, both will advance directly to the November general election.

The most crowded field is the at large ballot. Two four-year terms are available, and both expire

on December 31, 2015. City Commissioners Bryan Joseph and David Shaw are the incumbents, and will face five challengers in Mary Alice Adams, Japhy Bartlett, Margie Carter, Lisa Gulley, and former com-missioner and mayor pro tem, Ruthie McCoy Haralson. The top two vote-getters will advance to the November election. Below is a list of the respective candidates, and their credentials, as they expressed them in pre-election questionnaires for the Benton Spirit.

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“Take a Kid Fishing” FundraiserCatering by Dialo’s Catering

Friday and Saturday (July 22 and 23, 2011) • 11 - 5 P.M.

(Parking Lot of Muffler Man, 845 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor MI)

Dinners consist of:

• Rib Tip and Half Chicken Dinners• Collard Greens & Cornbread • Fried Green Tomatoes• And More

Plus, you can come and pick up a form to register your child for “Take a Kid Fishing!” Event. For more Information, call (269) 208-2480

Benton Harbor voters will decide several key officeholders’ fates in the August 2 city primary, including First Ward City Commissioner Eddie Marshall to prow, third left), who faces two challengers. The primary ballot also features a two-way race for mayor, and seven candidates for two at large com-mission seats currently held by Bryan Joseph, and David Shaw.

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Celebrating Benton Harbor!By Princella Tobias, Founding Publisher, Spirit Community Newspapers

• July 21, 2011 PUBLISHER’S PAGE

The Benton Spirit and Michiana Spirit Community Newspaper is published on Thursday.

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No part of this publication may be reprinted or otherwise reproduced without permis-sion from the publishers. All rights reserved worldwide.

With each future issue in 2011, The Benton Spirit Newspaper will con-

tinue to expand its celebration of the 120th birthday of the city of Benton Harbor by focusing on different aspects of its growth and accomplishments.

This richly diverse community was first developed by pioneers, after whom our streets are named. Do you know who these people were? Do you know some of the early businesses that laid the groundwork for Benton Harbor’s early prosperity? Most of us have heard stories of The House of David and their world-wide famous baseball team, but do you know how their community helped put

Benton Harbor on the map? We know the early shipping canal provided access for freighters to move our goods, but what part did it play in the city’s growth and prosperity? What part did the fruit industry play? The mineral bath hotels? The gorgeous expanse of dunes and Lake Michigan?

We hope to shed more light on all of these stories, but we’ll need help from every one of you who can share the mem-ories and stories that only YOU can tell.

Please dig through your attics for old memorabilia and clippings. Revisit your photo albums to share some of your his-tory with other Benton Harbor residents.

We’d love to hear from you! We need to hear from you!

Each one of you have a part in the history of Benton Harbor, and we want you to join us by participating in this great celebration.

You can also volunteer by helping us make this year one of the best!

To join us:!

E-mail: [email protected]

Call: (269) 926-4241

Celebrating the City of Benton Harbor - 120 Years Fondest Memories of Benton Harbor...

Sammie Smith

My best memory was my time in Benton Harbor High School. The educa-

tional system was really good. You had to “learn and earn” to move to the next grade. The t e a c h e r s were good and took an inter-est in the c h i l d r e n . Those were our best days. You either learned or stayed where you were.

I also experienced racism and that wasn’t good. I remember Elmer Rhodes and

I were walking home from a football game and he had to use the bathroom. We stopped downtown at the public restroom by city hall and he was told by a white police officer he couldn’t use it because we were black. Later, when Elmer became a police officer, black officers could only patrol the Flats (a subdivision of Benton Harbor) and couldn’t arrest whites.

Arnold and Marcia Smith, Benton Harbor

Arnold and I arrived in Benton Harbor the summer of 1963, when Arn got

a job teaching at B.H.H.S. We liked the town and residents immediately. What a bustling city, and the school system was top notch with a wide variety of courses. We are still residents of the city, and are encouraged as our city struggles to regain its standing in the county.

Stephen Upton, descendant of the Upton Machine Co., (known today as Whirlpool Corp., and major philanthro-pist in our community)

My mother was raised in Benton Harbor and my father had relocated to St.

Joe during the start up of Upton Machine

C o m p a n y . During a sporting event between the two cities, I was rooting for the St. Joseph team. My moth-er took me aside and reminded me that she was from Benton Harbor and that I should show more appreciation for her background, home city and team!!

My hope for Benton Harbor rests on a number of supports - the largest is the promise that comes from Harbor Shores activities. This will bring renewed vigor to the entire area, but especially to Benton Harbor. I also look for real improvements to the Benton Harbor edu-cational system. Leading this effort is the Cambridge Organization who has a wonderful reputation for revitalizing school systems.

Don Richmond, BHHS 1946

My Benton Harbor neighborhood memories include Conkeys field

-- home to the summer circuses, Ox Creek, long freight trains and the Naval Armory--where German prisoners of war were quartered during World War II---not to mention the wonderful mix-ture of nationalities who were our neigh-bors. Shopping in downtown Benton Harbor on a snowy Christmas Eve was like being in a movie.

Marletta B. Seats, County Commissioner

My family, which includes the Busbys, Carnegies and Dunlaps, have been in Benton Harbor since the 1870s. These families helped to put Benton Harbor on the map when Blacks got no attention. We have roots and strong ties in the city. The Busbys were among the first African-Americans to play foot-ball in Benton Harbor. My uncle, Sam Dunlap, was the first African-American

to play football at Western M i c h i g a n University. He played against George “the Gipper” Gipp who played for Notre Dame.

And so I have a passion for my community. My father was born here, and there is a definite love for the city. A lot of people have invested their entire lives into mak-ing this city the jewel that it is and I pray for the success for the future of Benton Harbor. I hope the generations to come will appreciate all that has come before them so that the level of integrity that brought Benton Harbor to its heyday will guide the city into the future.

Charles F. Joseph, former Mayor

Benton Harbor as I remember it is that its

location and its people served the entire surround-ing communities. As Benton Harbor expanded and changed so did surrounding com-munities of Benton Township, St Joseph Township and the city of St Joseph. It was a great place to grow up. Good luck in every-thing you do.

Joel Patterson, former Mayor and City Manager

I have always loved the area – the lakes, rivers and the agriculture. We grow

lots of fruits and vegetables. I enjoyed my time serving the public and was able to leave office without any regrets.

Sammie Smith

Stephen UptonMarletta Seats

Charles Joseph

July 21, 2011 • GOVERNMENT

By Ralph Heibutzki Spirit Correspondent

The fight against Public Act 4 – which expanded emergency managers’

powers, and allowed the state to appoint them sooner – has ramped up a notch. On Wednesday, July 13, proponents of a referendum campaign to overturn the law revealed that about 30,000 signatures have been gathered for their effort so far. Rainbow PUSH Michigan Coordinator Rev. Bullock made that announcement dur-ing a press conference held in the Benton Harbor City Commission Chambers, whose representatives are presently restricted to calling meetings, approving minutes, and adjourning.

Bullock joined other key figures in the fight, including Benton Harbor Mayor Wilce Cooke, Mayor Pro Tem Marcus Muhammad and Rainbow PUSH Co-Coordinator, Rev. Maurice McAfee – along with local residents who support the effort, including Mary Alice Adams, and George Moon. “We have begun our fight

with great momentum,” Bullock said, in a statement. “We believe we will be suc-cessful. We want to update southwestern Michigan about the effort, and continue to mobilize the Benton Harbor community and Berrien County citizens in a statewide fight against this horrible legislation that silences community’s voices and destroys the dream of democracy.”

About 161,000 signatures are needed to place the referendum on next year's statewide ballot, but PA 4's opponents are shooting for well above that figure, to withstand potential challenges, according to Bullock. “That's the goal – 15 signa-tures per page,” he said. If that estimate holds up, the anti-PA 4 forces appear to have 450,000 signatures – which they have 180 days to gather, under Michigan law. Any signatures collected outside of that timeline are considered null and void, however.

Bullock has coordinated the effort since May, when the Rev. Jesse Jackson – Operation PUSH's founder – paid Benton Harbor a visit to speak out against the law.

“This is not a Benton Harbor or Berrien County issue,” Bullock told the Benton Spirit, after the press conference. “We came to honor our long-term commitment to work with Benton Harbor, and the state of Michigan.”

He estimated that about 4,000 volun-teers are working around the state on the referendum campaign. “There are 50,000 petitions circulating throughout the state right now,” Bullock said. “Thirty thousand (of them) have been turned in, and 10,000 have been put into a database.” An addi-tional 20,000 petitions were to be issued by July 14, bringing the total number cir-culating to about 70,000, he added.

Cooke called the results “enlighten-ing,” saying, “I think those numbers are staggering. If they continue with those (efforts), I don't think there'll be any doubt that they'll bring that Public Act (4) – and some of the other issues – to the forefront, and bring it to the voters next November. Again, the statistics that Pastor Bullock gave us were encourag-ing.” Mayor Pro Tem Marcus Muhammad contrasted the anti-PA 4 fervor with the demeanor of Governor Rick Snyder, the “tough nerd” who signed it into law last March. “The term, according to Webster's Dictionary, is (defined as) 'a person with a non-social purpose,'” Muhammad said. “Unfortunately, for the governor to have a non-social purpose is not good for govern-ment. It is not good for the state.”

The law’s sponsor begs to differ. In interviews with area newspapers, includ-ing the Herald-Palladium, State Rep. Al Pscholka (R-Stevensville) maintains that Benton Harbor would have likely gone bankrupt without some type of outside intervention, leaving local taxpayers to foot the bill. Pscholka also argues that Emergency Manager Joe Harris’s aggres-sive budget-cutting regimen has produced the right outcomes – including last month’s announcement of a balanced budget – even if some residents may not like the results.

Like his counterparts, Rev. Maurice McAfee is critical of a law that changed the emergency manager’s role from a financial supervisor, to one with sweeping powers over every aspect of city govern-

ment. “It is an attack on our democratic core values – to be in a community where local government has been stripped of all bargaining power to represent them-selves,” McAfee said, following the press conference. “That is not a part of the American Dream. We are socially and economically oppressed in this area, and this law has done nothing more to localize it. We want citizens across the country, and Michigan, to know that this is just bad business.”

Those feelings resonate with resi-dents like Patty Heinz. “I feel that Act 4 is unconstitutional and that it’s a way for corporate entities and certain legislators and law makers to come and run their own agenda,” Heinz said. “Act 4 allows them to silence mayors and commissioners which ultimately silences the voter. I feel Act 4 targets certain areas, especially African-Americans and lower income people. I think that no one person (emergency man-ager) should ever have that kind of control or power in a situation. I feel very strongly that individuals need to start speaking out and sign the recall petitions, and the Act 4 repeal petition, as well.”

The local referendum campaign isn't the only organized effort against PA 4. Twenty-eight Michigan residents – includ-ing former Planning Commission member Emma Kinnard, and City Commissioner Juanita Henry – are suing the governor. They're claiming the law is unconstitution-al, because it allows officials like Harris to wipe away elected representatives' author-ity. Detroit pension fund trustees have launched their own suit against the state.

The U.S. Attorney General's Office is also being asked to review if the law is a violation of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Beyond those efforts, however, Bullock looks forward to returning July 30 to Benton Harbor – where another rally is planned, “to stir up the gift that is democracy, and let our voices be heard, and our votes be counted,” he said. “So we're excited about the work that is going on." For more information, visit: www.rainbowpushdetroit.org.

Referendum Campaign Ramps Up A Notch:30,000 Signatures Gathered To Overturn PA 4

BENTON HARBOR PUBLIC FORUM MEETING

Saturday, July 23rd • 3– 5 pm • 272 Pipestone Ave. (at Broadway & Pipestone)I

Information is POWER, find out where the candidates stand on the issues facing Benton Harbor, and most importantly, the people!

VOTE TUESDAY, AUG. 2

See polling locations on page 10

Benton Harbor Mayor Wilce Cooke (left) talks strategy with the Rev. David Bullock, Michigan Rainbow PUSH Coalition Coordinator, following last Wednesday’s press conference at City Hall. Organizers say that they’ve already gathered about 30,000 petition signatures as part of a drive to put the measure on a statewide ballot next fall.

The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety will hold a press

conference on Friday, July 22, 2011, to announce union agreements between the City of Benton Harbor and Police Supervisors, Police Patrolman and

Fire Unions.The event will take place at 10

a.m. in front of Benton Harbor City Hall, 200 East Wall Street, Benton Harbor, MI.

New Union Agreements to be Announced for City of Benton Harbor Public Safety

• July 21, 2011 2011 ELECTION

City of Benton Harbor, Commission-at-Large Candidates • Primary Election, Tuesday, August 2, 2011(The top four vote getters will go on to the General Election, Tuesday, November 8, 2011)

Address: 152 Lake Ave.

Occupation: Business Owner in Benton Harbor, 11 years

Why are you running for office? I’m

running because I want the opportu-

nity to be a more effective official; not

just an elective official. I’m running

for Benton Harbor City Commissioner

At-Large, not for ME but WE, because I

truly care for about my community and

the people in it. As I have trusted, sat,

watched and cried about past decisions

being made, that some official’s just

chose not to take heed to, it has come

to the stripping of the elected officials’

voices for us the people, which is a

clear violation of our UNITED STATES

constitutional rights as well as The

State Of Michigan’s Constitution. I’m

running because I’m hearing the inner

and outer cries of my community.

What do you feel you can contribute to

Benton Harbor? I am a longtime resi-

dent of Benton Harbor. Though I had

left the area for awhile, upon my return

[I’ve gotten] involved in my city matter’s.

I [have been] an elected official of [the

city’s] Brownfield [Redevelopment]

Authority Board for the past 10 years.

I have attended many conferences

throughout the United States [and] I’ve

gained great knowledge and wisdom

of what powers we can use to build

up and bring our city forward. I also

attend the Land Bank meetings, along

with meetings on homelessness. I have

volunteered for a number of various

non-profit organizations. I like to know

Address: 475 E. Main

Occupation: Programmer

Why are you running for office? I’m

embarrassed that we can’t do the basic

things a city government should be able

to do, let alone do something to improve

the city. I think we could be tackling

really deep issues like race and poverty

and education here, but instead we’re

in the news again for being incapable of

managing our resources.

What can you contribute to Benton

Harbor? I represent the Arts District,

the one part of Benton Harbor which

has really managed to transform itself.

I represent the open minded, educated

Michiganders who want to make some-

thing nice, and are happy to share.

There is a lot of misguided rhetoric

about our “enemies”, and a lot of talk

about “stopping” people. I can show us

how to stop focusing on making sure

that nobody does anything, and how to

focus on things we can actually do.

Do you think the city of Benton Harbor

should have an emergency manager or

emergency financial manager? No, we

should be responsible, mature, adults

who are competent enough to pay our

bills and not spend more money than

we have. I think Joseph Harris is a state

appointed baby sitter, and I’m embar-

rassed that he’s here.

What are your feelings about Public

Act 4? Suspending elected officials

makes me uncomfortable, but I’m

not sure it’s quite as sinister as some

people are making it out to be. It really

seems to violate pretty fundamental

rights. I’m hoping the lawsuit in Detroit

will result in a less powerful version,

at least. Awkwardly, the City does feel

to be running a bit more smoothly with

Mr. Harris in charge. I think we should

work a little less at complaining about

how unfair things are, and work a little

harder at being self sufficient.

How would you improve communica-

tion from City Hall to residents? As a

tech guy, I think that putting things on

the Internet is a pretty good solution to

communication issues.

Japhy Barlett

Address: 580 E Empire

Occupation: E Solution Specialist

Why are you running for office? I am

running for office because of my com-

passion for the City of Benton Harbor.

As a lifelong resident I am pledging

to become a part of the solution for a

better Southwest Michigan by working

with Corporations and local Chamber

of Commerce to improve the socio-

economic status for the residents of

Benton Harbor, promote higher educa-

tion, and much more. We have been

in poverty for too long and I would love

to see change that will secure a better

future for our residents.


Harbo? With over 20 years of experi-

ence working with the public I will bring

professionalism, negotiating skills,

and effective communication skills

to our City Government. For so long

resolutions have been passed and

investments have been made that do

not benefit the citizens. I will research

and review all proposals brought forth

to our government to assure the best

resolution for the citizens of Benton

Harbor. Once we regain our power

to vote on resolutions I will keep the

best interest of the community in

mind. I possess a Bachelor’s Degree in

Business Administration with Marketing

minor and also hold certificate in

Computerized Accounting. I am a life-

long learner and keep myself informed

Lisa Gulley

Address: 819 E. Vinyard

Occupation: Professional Consultant

Why are you running for office? To

serve people. I can be a positive influ-

ence for our city. Positive; instead of

negative. I can support our citizens; be

a listening ear and leader with a vision.


Harbor? Honesty, for one. I can also

help increase public safety for our citi-

zens; especially in our fire department.

I can also help encourage businesses

into our city. I would start with one of

the projects I have been working on for

years; bring our own Magistrate (Court

system) into downtown Benton Harbor.

This would keep revenue here in our

city. Also, I would help bring more res-

taurants and other businesses to build-

ing the city of Benton Harbor and help

increase revenue. Plus, make our city a

more attract place to live.

Do you think the city of Benton Harbor

should have an emergency manager

or emergency financial manager? I

feel that the position of the financial

manager was established for financial

matters and we needed help. But,

when it became the overall duties of

the city, that went a bit far to a certain

extend. This could have been handled

differently. We need to unify our city

and not divide it. I do not like what I

see, but will work hard with all officials

and residents on our city’s behalf.

What are your feelings about Public

Act 4? If they would just take the time to listen to one another and not not one who wants to know more than the other. Don’t know tow wrongs, make a right. If everybody is on fire, you would not have enoght water to put it out. Yu can disagree, but still agree on certain things. Too many chiefs and ot Indians.


tion from City Hall to residents? I would work with block clubs and hold meetings to hear from citizens.

Ruthie HaralsonMore on ADAMS, page 5

More on GULLEY, page 9

Mary Alice Adams

2011 ELECTION July 21, 2011 •

Office Seeking: 1st Ward CommissionerTerm: 4 Years

Why are you running for office? I am running for

office first, to help improve the image of our city

government and bring an honest helping hand to the

commission.

What can you contribute to Benton Harbor? I’m con-

tributing by being a homeowner in Benton Harbor rep-

resenting the citizens of Benton Harbor in a profes-

sional and respectable manner, being demonstrated

by my conduct, statements, decision making inside

city hall as well as outside.

Should the city of Benton Harbor have an emergen-

cy manager or emergency financial manager? Yes,

with the current commission as well as the previous

commission, an EM or EFM was needed to balance

the city budget.

What are your feelings about Public Act 4? In [the]

limited space I’ve been given I would not be able

to convey all my thoughts about PA 4. However, I

can say even in the midst of all the controversy sur-

rounding the law it has brought about greater public

awareness to the fact that Benton Harbor and other

communities must make sure they elect competent,

capable and qualified people that will make the peo-

ple decisions to ensure fiscal soundness.

How would you improve communication from City

Hall to residents? I have recently started talking with

residents [by] going door-to-door asking residents

what is needed in Benton Harbor, as well as how

can we make Benton Harbor better for the residents

of our community and City Hall. Reaching out to the

residents from city hall more frequently and on a one-

on-one basis will improve communication.

Richard AlexanderAddress: 885 Lavette Avenue

Occupation: Testing Technician-Engineering

Why are you running for office? To continue the

work that I’ve been doing for the last eight (8) years.

I have worked for and achieved improvements and

employment in the City of Benton Harbor over the

years.

What can you contribute to Benton Harbor? I bring

knowledge and experience to this Local Government.

I’ve been and will continue to be a voice for those

who cannot put their ideas into words. I have always

and will continue to stand up for what is right and not

what is popular.

Should the city of Benton Harbor have an emergen-

cy manager or emergency financial manager? The

city of Benton Harbor does have some challenges.

Our finances were not in line with our services. The

elected officials’ hands were tied to some outrageous

contracts that the EM or EFM could legally go into.

No two departments should consume over 50% of

a city’s budget. Sometimes, when power is given to

someone who has never had it before, they will abuse

it.

What are your feelings about Public Act 4? I

think there are some Constitutional violations. The

Emergency Manager is an unelected state official to

whom the state has given legislative powers that are

illegal and unconstitutional. This law is being chal-

lenged and will be changed. Power, like knowledge, is

dangerous in the hands of a fool.


Hall to residents? There are many outlets for the res-

idents to know what’s going on in the city. They have

to get involved and tell neighbors, family and friends.

What can you contribute to Benton Harbor? If

elected I will bring fresh new leadership that inspires,

develops and challenges others to be catalysts for

change. I believe this change occurs by changing

mindsets and changing lives through reciprocal

partnerships, by involving youth and supporting the

idea of ownership in the community through volun-

teerism. This will be accomplished by encouraging

residents who have not been actively involved in our

community. In speaking with residents, they are very

concerned with creating a safe, friendly and eco-

nomically sound community, but will not get involved

because of the confusion and disconnect in our city.

I believe if we have a sound commission, residents

will become actively committed and involved. I know

I’m the right candidate to make this happen.

Do you think the city of Benton Harbor should have

an emergency manager or emergency financial

manager? I think that Joseph Harris was hired to

undertake and manage a very difficult situation in

Benton Harbor and as a result was able to be suc-

cessful in the goals that were set.


Hall to residents? To improve communication from

City Hall to residents I would have the City’s newslet-

ter printed and distributed to residents in the 1st

Ward who do not have Internet access. If possible I

would hold quarterly ward meetings and, through the

use of social media technology such as Facebook,

Twitter and the local newspapers, would keep the

residents informed.

Sharon HendersonAddress: 125 West May

Occupation: Site Coordinator


Address: 142 Searles

Occupation: Self-employed


Eddie Marshall

City of Benton Harbor, First Ward Candidiates • Primary Election, Tuesday, August 2, 2011(The top two vote getters will go on to the General Election, Tuesday, November 8, 2011)

what [is] going on in my community so I choose to get

involved. I’m running because I feel I have the wis-

dom and have gained a great deal of knowledge with

being involved for the past ten years, and I’d like the

opportunity to see some things carried through, and

make the right decisions [for those] who have the

community’s best interest at heart.

Do you think the city of Benton Harbor should have

an emergency manager or emergency financial

manager? [I’m] running because Mr. Harris won’t

be here forever, and I’m praying that he’s stabilizing

things. I, for one, intend to make sure they remain

stable for the greater gain of us all. I’m running

because it’s important to not only listen, but [to] hear

the cries when a community has valid issues and

concerns. I know when our elected officials make

decisions they affect us all as a whole, or should.

I’m looking forward to working with my fellow com-

missioners, male and female, for the betterment of

Benton Harbor.


Hall to residents? I’m running because I refuse to

allow my community to [perish] for lack of knowl-

edge, which is why I intend to keep them well

informed on matters that affect us all. And from

now on everything should be recorded for the public

to see for themselves what’s going on in the city…

TRANSPARENCY.

ADAMS, continued from page 4

• July 21, 2011 COMMUNITY

DO YOU DREAM OF OWNINGYOUR OWN HOME?

Come and get more

information at

The City of Benton

Harbor Housing Summit!

Presented with:

When: Thursday, July 28, 2011Where: 200 Paw Paw Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Did you know it can cost more to rent than to buy?

Learn more about homeownership in Benton Harbor!

There are funds available for down payment assistance!

For additional information, please call: (269) 927-8420

Sponsored by: The City of Benton Harbor, Community & Economic Development

Your Dream Home!

The Greater Community Christian Fellowship COGIC presents...

w/ Guest Speaker Evangelist Shane Perry of Atlanta, GA

Sunday, July 31 at 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 2 at 7:00 p.m.

Greater Community Christian Fellowship COGIC 870 Nate Wells Sr. Drive Benton Harbor, MI 49022

269-926-2523

Pastor Nathaniel Wells, III First Lady Trina Wells

You do not want to miss this awesome move of God!

Happy 25th Anniversary

Jean & ArchieDavis

The AnnualCommunity Fest

scheduled for July 31has been

POSTPONED

Stay Tune...2012...

Better than Ever!

Volunteer in your Community! Calendar/Events, Researchers, Typist, Coordinators, Call us: (269) 926-4241

July 21, 2011 • COMMUNITY

We are Benton Harbor Charter School.

We would love your family to join ours!

455 Riverview Drive • Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Meet our remarkable teachers, tour the school and have the chance to enroll your child!

Now Enrolling!

Friday, July 22 at 6:00pm

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I know that fruits and vegetables are “good for you,” but what does that

really mean? Fruits and vegetables are so impor-

tant for good health for many reasons. They have vitamins and minerals that help boost your immune system, protect your eyesight, build strong bones, and much more. Vitamins and minerals are often what give fruits and vegetables their col-ors, so be sure to include a wide variety of colors in your diet to get a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. Because fruits and vegetables also have a lot of fiber and water in them, they help keep your diges-tive system working properly and make you feel full for a long time.

Maintaining a healthy weight is also important for good health and fruits and vegetables can help you with your weight loss or weight maintenance goals because they have very few calories compared to processed foods. If you eat lots of fruits and vegetables, you can reduce the num-ber of calories you eat without feeling hungry all the time. There are many fad

diets out there that might make you lose weight, but eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables is the best way to lose weight in a healthy way and keep it off.

We know that people who eat at least five fruits and vegetables each day are less likely to have heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and even some cancers.

Salads are so boring -- how can eating fruits and vegetables be more interesting?

Salads are just one way to eat more fruits and vegetables. Look for ways to add fruits and vegetables to what you already eat for each meal.

At breakfast, trying adding fruit to your cereal or oatmeal, or have sautéed vegetables with your eggs. Replacing fruit juice with a piece of whole fruit (like an orange instead of orange juice), which will also help you get more fiber and reduce your calories.

For lunch, try adding vegetables like lettuce, tomato, avocado, bell pepper, or even shredded carrots to a sandwich. Vegetable soup is also a great way to get your veggies at lunch. Having a side salad

instead of fries with a restaurant meal is a great way to get extra veggies and eat less fat and calories.

At dinner, try to use meat to flavor a dish and let vegetables take the star-ring role in your meal. Additionally, try having at least one day per week with a meatless dinner. Without relying on meat to make you feel full, you are able to get more creative with your cooking and will probably eat more vegetables at that meal. Vegetables are great to add to pasta sauces and casseroles. For example, you can add sautéed bell peppers, mushrooms, onions and zucchini to jarred spaghetti sauce or add extra broccoli to a chicken and rice casserole.

Fruits and vegetables are great snacks. Many kids love to eat fresh blueberries, grapes, and strawberries. Try putting some of these out in a bowl on the table instead of candy or chips. An apple or a peach is a great on-the-go snack that can be carried in your bag.

Look for simple substitutions. Replace regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for an instant nutritional boost. Eat spinach instead of iceberg lettuce to get more vita-mins and minerals. Once you start think-ing about how you can easily add fruits and vegetables, you'll be surprised at what you discover.

Vegetables just don't taste good to me. How am I supposed to eat healthier?

Vegetables do tend to have a little bit of a bitter taste to some people at first. When starting to eat more or different veg-etables, you need to give your taste buds some time to adjust to these new flavors.

First, find a few vegetables that you do like and start eating them more. Eating vegetables will help you develop a taste for them, and then you can slowly try to introduce more into your diet. Once you starting eating vegetables frequently, your taste buds adjust to the taste of fresh food and it becomes tastier.

Second, cooking vegetables tends to make them less bitter than if you eat them raw. Try steaming, boiling, sauté-ing, roasting, or grilling your vegetables. If sautéing, roasting, or grilling veggies, coat them in a little bit of olive oil first to prevent burning.

Third, herbs and spices can give veg-etables a lot of flavor without adding calories or fat. Garlic, oregano, and basil are very commonly used to improve the taste of vegetables. Try sprinkling some on your veggies.

Why go to a farmers market when I can just get produce at the supermarket?

Produce at supermarkets is flown in from other states and often other countries, which means it was picked a long time ago and has been sitting around for days. However, produce at the farmers market is grown right here in Berrien County and is often picked the same day it’s sold. Fresh produce tastes much better than produce that has been sitting in storerooms and supermarket shelves. Also, fresh produce has more of the nutrients -- as it sits for long periods of time the vitamin content can go down.

Aside from the food being better, shopping at the farmers market supports local growers. Most of the vendors at the farmers market have small family farms right here in our community. That means all profits they make stay here in the community instead of being sent back to an out-of-state corporate headquarters. Supporting local businesses (such as these farms) helps support local economic devel-opment and can be done without spending extra money. Produce at the farmers mar-ket tends to be the same price or even a better value than supermarket produce.

And the final reason to come to the farmers market -- it’s fun! Shopping at the farmers market gives you a chance to be outdoors in the nice weather and meet your friends, neighbors, and new people, including the people who grew your food!

The Benton Harbor Farmers Market is open Mondays and Wednesdays from noon to 6 p.m. at City Center Park at the corner of Pipestone and Main Street. The Benton Harbor Farmers Market accepts EBT Bridge Cards, Project FRESH, Market FRESH, and cash. New produce is always being added as new crops come into season, so check back all summer to find your favorites or try new things!

Vita Benson and Nicki Britten work for the Berrien County Health Department

July 21: FREE oral screening provided by InterCare Mobil Dental July 28: The Pampered Chef, 6:30 pm. Come out and prepare and sample recipes. Learn quick and easy food preparations. Get tips on how to entertain with style and ease.

At Orchard grove we fully recognize each person’s dignity as a human being, and we seek out ways to accommodate your wishes and enhance your quality of life.

Why Should I Go to the Benton Harbor Farmers Market?By Vita Benson and Nicki Britten, Berrien County Health Department

July 21, 2011 • SPIRITUAL FOCUS

“Gi v i n g

t h a n k s unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheri-tance of the saints in light: Who hath deliv-ered us from the power

of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins” Colossians 1:12-14

We just experienced the Fourth of July and acknowledging the reality of freedom. Another great reality concerning freedom Jesus Christ shares with us “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” (St. John 8:36)

Let us always thank God for our free-dom as a nation by always sharing the story of our country’s freedom with others! Let

us always give thanks to God for our free-dom in Jesus Christ through evangelizing. Evangelizing is extending to someone the love of Jesus Christ as well as the oppor-tunity to be in fellowship and membership with the church. Evangelizing encourages persons to receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Evangelism is the seeking and com-pelling of others to embrace Jesus Christ. Through evangelism the word of God is shared “in season and out of season.” (2 Timothy 4:2)

It has been stated that “The church is to bring the unsaved to the gospel and to bring the gospel to the unsaved.” Evangelism is pastor and parishioner shar-ing the gospel message with others con-cerning why they should receive Jesus Christ into their heart as their personal savior.

Jesus shares with his followers “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gos-

pel to every creature.” (St. Mark 16:15) Every American has the responsibility to “let freedom ring” through our testimony and witness concerning the United States of America.

Every Christian has the blessed responsibility and opportunity to evange-lize. “We are not to bring them (the un-churched) to the gospel but we are to bring the gospel to them.” All believers are to be carriers of the gospel to others.

Bill Hybles, pastor of Willow Creek Community Church states that “Lost peo-ple matter to God, therefore they matter to us.” Christians are to share with others Jesus wonderful proclamation concern-ing who he is. Jesus proclaims “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: Whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.” (St. John 11:25-26)

Christians are to teach others about Jesus Christ. We are edified through

teaching and being taught. Effective evangelism invites others to embrace the promise of Jesus “and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” (St. Matthew 28:20)

What a great liberating force for someone to know that they have the con-stant presence of Jesus Christ in their life! Someone knowing that they are loved by God is simply wonderful! “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (St. John 8:32)

One wonderful way of thanking God for all of the wonderful blessings you have is to evangelize sharing with others the reality of God’s salvation through Jesus Christ. This could really help someone else become “free indeed.”

Peace with justice in God’s grace, be blessed real good, attend worship this week, and families matter!

“Thank God for Freedom!”By: The Reverend Dr. Micheal C. Carson, Spirit Columnist

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of changes being made in the commu-

nity. With my educational background

I can strategically weigh the informa-

tion presented.

Do you think the city of Benton

Harbor should have an emergency

manager or emergency financial man-

ager? As the Commission is powerless

at this time my plan is to work diligently

with the Emergency Financial Manager

to maintain a balanced budget, and

make wise decisions that will not

drastically effect our senior citizens,

home owner’s, youth, business own-

ers and the community as a whole.

The changes made should match the

opportunities available. I will support

the ideas I feel are in the best interest

of our community. I welcome any help

with balancing the budget; however,

do not condone taking the power away

from the people.

What are you feelings about Public

Act 4? Do you think it is legal or ille-

gal? Any pros and cons? The Public Act

4 of 2011 is an aggressive law that

imposes decisions on the people with-

out a vote or opinion from the general

public. Although there may have been

financial problems, the opportunities

must be equivalent to the changes.


tion from City Hall to residents? I

would improve the communication of

City Hall to residents by going where

residents frequent most. The use of

social media such as Facebook, Twitter,

and local radio shows throughout

Southwest Michigan would be utilized

for information dissemination.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORSDecedent’s Estate

FILE NO:2011-0359-ML-MEstate of Donald Richard Mossey, Date of Birth: April 11, 1926

TO ALL CREDITORS:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS:The decedent, Donald Richard Mossey who lived at 799 W. Ocean Blvd., Unit C-2, Key Colony Beach, Florida, died May 22, 2010.

Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jane Mossey c/o Sharan Lee Levine, named personal repre-sentative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 811 Port St., St. Joseph, MI, 49085 and the named/proposed personal rep-resentative within four months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: July 14, 2011Name: Jane Mossey c/o Sharan Lee LevineAddress: 427 S. Burdick St.City/State: Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Levine & Levine Attorneys at LawSharan Lee Levine P30755427 S. Burdick St.Kalamazoo, MI 49007Phone: (269) 382-0444

BS/adv July 21, 2011________________________

ELECTION NOTICEBENTON HARBOR CITYAUGUST 2, 2011

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF BENTON HARBOR IN THE COUNTY OF BERRIEN:

Notice is hereby given that a Primary Election will be held in the City of Benton Harbor within the County of Berrien, State of Michigan on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices:

Commissioner at Large (2) – Four Year Term Expiring December 31, 2015First Ward Commissioner (1) – Four Year Term Expiring December 31, 2015

The following polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WARDS 1 & 3 Benton Harbor High School 870 Colfax Avenue

WARD 2Calvin Britain School209 E. Britain Ave

WARD 4Morton Hill School267 N. Hull

Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the Acting City Clerk, Kim Thompson or Deputy Clerk Lesia Osler, at 175 Territorial, Benton Harbor, MI 49022, 927-8408, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon-Fri. This notice is given in compli-ance with MCL 168.653a.

Kim Thompson, Acting City Clerk175 Territorial Rd.Benton Harbor, MI 49022

BS/adv.: Jly 21, 2011_______________________

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONSINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT

The City of Benton Harbor is soliciting requests for quali-fications for the purpose of preparing preliminary plans, specifications, and estimates, with associated reports, for the outsourcing of IT, PC and net-working support services, for a population of approximately 100 City employees, including remote access, web and elec-tronic commerce support. The City is also seeking a wireless solution to provide support for law enforcement personnel within the patrol vehicle. Vendor shall be solely

responsible for the installa-tion of pertinent mobile data technology components in the police fleet.

Submit seven (7) copies of the Statement of Qualification (SOQ) proposal. Proposals are due in the office of the City Clerk no later than 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2011. Proposals are to be marked “City of Benton Harbor Information Technology Support”. Proposals submitted by any means other than, mail-ing, courier or hand delivery will not be accepted. Proposals submitted after the deadline date and time will not be accepted. Submittal address:

City of Benton HarborOffice of the City Clerk175 TerritorialBenton Harbor, MI. 49022

Questions regarding this proj-ect may be directed to Sandra Dudley via e-mail at [email protected] The City’s RFQ for Information Technology Support is available for review on the City’s website at www.bentonharborcity.com and/or at the Office of the City Clerk, 175 Territorial, Benton Harbor, MI. 49022, during regular business hours.

Kim Thompson, Acting City Clerk175 Territorial Rd.Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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• July 21, 2011 CALENDAR

The Calendar of Events Page is Sponsored by Whirlpool Corporation -- Reminding us to “Keep it Fun - Keep it Safe!”

thursday21Dancing, 9 p.m. The Acorn, Three Oaks, (269) 756-3879.

Free Oral Screening, Orchard Grove, 1385 E. Empire Ave., Benton Harbor (269) 925-0033

friday22Free Concert, 7:30 p.m., Port St. down-town St. Joseph

Fridays by the Fountain, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Jon R. Hunt Plaza, South Bend, Terry & The Heartbeats

saturday23Sister Lakes Triathalon8 a.m., Sister Lakes Lions Club

Music in the Park6:30 p.m., Three Oaks, Free concert downtown Dewey Cannon Park

Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra “Under the Street Lamp” 7:30 p.m., Jean Klock Park, Benton Harbor

Berrien Springs Lemon Creek Vintage Blues Festival and more, Noon - 8 p.m.

South Bend Don Q Limon Rum Girls, 10 p.m., Club fever, $5 cover charge

Public Forum Meeting, 3 – 5 p.m., 272 Pipestone Ave.

sunday24Continue to pray for

our community

Leadership Conference, 7 p.m., Howard Performing Arts Center, Andrews University, Register online at: www.andrews.edu/grad

Music in the Park4 p.m., Baroda Village Park, Ed Bagatini Quartet

Weko Beach Free Concert, 7 p.m., VanDyke Revue

Municipal Band Concert, 3:30 & 7:30, Port St. down-town St. Joseph

Free Horse Drawn Trolley, 1 – 3 p.m. Downtown St. Joseph

monday25Leadership Conference, 7 p.m., Howard Performing Arts Center, Andrews University, Register online at: www.andrews.edu/grad

FLAG Camp 20118:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Andrews University Pathfinder Building(269) 208-1933

South Bend Common Council Meeting, 7 p.m. County City Building 4th Floor Council Chamber.

Shady Grove Fiddle Fest, 10 a.m. -7 p.m., Indian Fields Grove Park, Berrien Springs

South Bend Board of Public Works Meeting, 9:30 am, 13th floor of the County-City Building, Room 1308

tuesday26Pastiche Open Mic, 8 p.m., Acorn Theater, (269)756-3879.

Evening Paddle4 – 8:30 p.m., St. Joseph River from Berrien Springs to Jasper Dairy. Ages 10 and up, $20. 927-4832

wednesday27 Brownbag Concert Noon, Howard Band Shell, St Joseph. Free

Free Horse Drawn Trolley, 1 – 3 p.m., Downdtown St. Joseph

thursday 28Dancing, 9 p.m. The Acorn, Three Oaks, (269) 756-3879.

The Pampered Chef, 6:30 p.m., pre-pare and sample reci-pes, 1385 E. Empire Ave., Benton Harbor

friday29Free Concert, 7:30, Port St. Downtown St. Joseph

South Bend Buckcherry Concert, 6 pm, show starts at 7 p.m., tick-ets on sale at Club Fever/Backstage Grill (574)235-9190

Saugatuck Venetian Festival, 5:30 p.m., Coghlin Park

saturday30Inside Out Festival9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Three Oaks Downtown,music, puppeteers, performers, open mic stage, games, artist demonstrations

Saugatuck Venetian Festival, 10 a.m., Coghlin Park

Domaine Berrien Cellars Art, Wine & Music FestivalBerrien Springs

South Bend Anniversary Celebration, 10 pm Club fever, $5 cover charge, be there early to sign up for the raffle of prizes!

sunday31Pray for our Community!

2011 Natural Remedies and Hydrotherapy Workshop, All day, Andrews University, (269) 471-3541

Saugatuck Venetian Festival, 10:30 a.m., Coghlin Park

Municipal Band Concert, 3:30 & 7:30, Port St. down-town St. Joseph

Free Horse Drawn Trolley, 1 – 3 p.m., Downtown St. Joseph

monday12011 Natural Remedies and Hydrotherapy Workshop, All day, Andrews University Seventh-day Avdentist Theological Seminary(269) 471-3541

FLAG Camp 20118:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Andrews University Pathfinder Building, (269) 208-1933

South Bend Common Council Meeting, 7 p.m. County City Building 4th Floor Council Chamber.

tuesday22011 Natural Remedies and Hydrotherapy Workshop, All day, Andrews University, (269) 471-3541

Pastiche Open Mic, 8 p.m., Acorn Theater, (269)756-3879.

wednesday32011 Natural Remedies and Hydrotherapy Workshop, All day, Andrews University, (269) 471-3541

Brownbag Concert, Noon, Howard Band Shell, St Joseph. Free

Native American Experience9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sarett Nature Center, Benton Harbor. Learn about area Native Americans’ culture, language, games, food, and connection to nature. Ages 10 and up. $15, 927-4832

Free Horse Drawn Trolley, 1 – 3 p.m., Downtown St. Joseph

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For more events

and detailed

information on

events on this

page, go to

www.bentonspiritnews.

com and click on

events.

Have Fun

Be Safe!

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SATURDAY, 6 AUGUST, 2011

Crossroads Reunion

WHEN:6 August, 2011. 9 pm - 2 am, @ THE D.A.N.K, 2651 Pipestone Road, Benton Harbor, MI

WHAT: Great Music, Great Food, and Good People! -Reminiscing and Dancing the Night Away

WHO: YOU and Our Crossroad’s Family (This is a Grown-Folks Party - Please DRESS TO IMPRESS--no sagging pants, no T-Shirts. Cash Bar (NO outside liquor in/on the premises and smoking is prohibited)

TICKETS:$10 in advance; $15/at the door B412; and $20 after 12

TICKET LOCATIONS:• Dollar Man’s Barber Shop, 107 S. Crystal, Benton Township• Benton Spirit Newspaper, 1442 E. Napier, Benton Harbor • Call (269) 208-2480

PARTY WITH A PURPOSE: Th e Crossroads Reunion is a fundraiser for the Benton Spirit Newspaper’s Aspiring Young Journalist (AYJ) Program. Th is Program is part of BEST (Building Excellence in Science and Technology), which trains and mentors youth in media technology. Please come out and enjoy the Crossroad’s experience and know that your small donation will help train and mentor a youth.

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