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By Samantha May shortening the length of showers, a off but he kept saying it, and he said ‘if Staff Writer “scratch and sniff” sample of you smell natural gas, you are suppose Mercaptan, “which is added to gas as a to call the gas company,” Emily said. THREE RIVERS — Following a safety feature” and smells like rotten Eventually, the adults picked up the natural gas safety presentation from eggs, and more. smell themselves and called the gas Semco Energy and Gas company, Almost a month later, Carter and company. The experts identified that Andrews Elementary School fourth- his parents, along with about 15 other there was indeed a gas leak, and turned grader Carter Langston used the church members, volunteered to help the gas off for safety reasons. Emily information he gleaned from the ReCAST Church of Mattawan move said church members began giving presentation to discover a gas leak at locations. As Carter was carrying trash Carter high fives and said, “You saved his local church on Wednesday, Nov. to and from the receptor outside, he the church.” 15. began to smell that rotten eggs stench. “It was pretty awesome. It was really Fourth-grade teacher Joyce Carter’s mother Emily Langston neat that the gas company was just in Gyllstrom said once a year students at said once Carter returned from his the school and explained that to him, Andrews receive a presentation on trash trip outside, he shared the news. and the importance of it, so that he natural gas sponsored by the Natural At first, the adults didn’t quite believe knew what it smelled like,” Emily said. Energy Foundation. The students him, but Carter did not give up. Gyllstrom was also very proud of learn the type of gas their household is “At first, I mean he’s a kid, so we all Carter and said, “It is very cool how using, how to detect a gas leak, and just kind of brushed him off, but he persistent he was and that he didn’t ‘You saved the church’ what to do if a gas leak is suspected. was very insistent. He knew what just quit and say it was nothing.” Andrews Elementary School fourth-grade student Carter Langston smelled a gas leak in This year Gyllstrom said it was “very natural gas smelled like because the Samantha May can be reached at his local church after receiving a natural gas safety presentation from Semco Energy and interactive,” and each student took gas company had come to the school, 279-7488 ext. 23 or samantha@ Gas Company at school. home a kit which included a five- and they had showed him what natural threeriversnews.com. Commercial-News/Samantha May minute timer to save water by gas smelled like. We still brushed him

Annual gift wrapping party held Saturday By Elena Meadows

Santa will trade his sleigh in for a fire truck this coming Saturday afternoon, visiting 78 local families to bring Christmas cheer through the Firefighters for Santa program. In preparation, his elves — representatives of Station 2 (Three Rivers Fire Department), Station 3 (Fabius-Park Fire Department), Constantine Fire State Rep. Aaron Miller today picnic area. Also included is renovation Department as well as the community — announced a state agency has of the pedestrian bridge at the park, were on hand at Station 3 this past recommended funding for three allowing for safe access to an island in Saturday, wrapping hundreds of gifts for projects to enhance local recreational the Rocky River. distribution. opportunities. • A project in Cass County’s city of “It is a fantastic program to serve the Miller, of Sturgis, said the Natural Dowagiac to develop the Cass Avenue children of Three Rivers,” Three Rivers Resources Trust Fund Board has Trailhead. The $175,300 will be used fire chief Carl Holcomb said. “I’m so glad suggested funding for a land to create parking and pathways, install stations 2 and 3 teamed up to pull it off acquisition and two improvement playground equipment and build a again.” projects at local parks. Funding for the universally accessible fishing platform. The 11-year-old program — originally projects is comprised of revenue from Future development will include an effort of the Three Rivers Fire the lease of state land and is designated pavilions, restrooms and a trail along Department, but now its own entity — just on an annual basis in partnership with the creek, linking the park to more keeps growing. Last year they served just local governments. than eight miles of trails. under 70 families. And this year they have “I always get excited when we hear • Acquisition of 54 acres that three families in Constantine, an area into our communities are recommended includes frontage on the St. Joseph which they hope to expand in the future. for grants to enhance access to our River at a cost of $166,500. The land “The main reason I do it is just to see amazing natural resources,” Miller purchase will provide access to the the smile on the kids’ faces — they just said. “These projects are a perfect river between Three Rivers and light right up,” said Three Rivers example of how the state and local Constantine, and involves preserving firefighter/EMT Brad Spears, Firefighters governments can work together to critical habitats in the area, further for Santa treasurer. achieve something that benefits people developing St. Joseph County’s canoe Each child gets four or five gifts, thanks living in the area and visitors as well.” and kayak river trail network. to a generous community. Eighteen boxes Projects recommended by the board Miller said it is rewarding to see of toys were collected through the schools, are: money from land leases come back to plus there was a huge response to boxes • The $293,700 development of a the local communities in the form of located at local businesses. For everything canoe and kayak launch site north of recreational grants, improving the else, there was a Meijer shopping trip by the bridge at Memory Isle Park in quality of life for families throughout members of the committee Friday evening. Three Rivers. The development will the region. Melissa Elder of Three Rivers joined the also convert lights at the park to LED The Legislature will consider the committee representing the community, and create a universally accessible recommendations in 2018. after her daughter was a gift recipient last year. “I cried for her,” said Melissa, who along with family members was at the station helping wrap presents. “We were really Find us on your favorite down and out, and they went over and social networking site! beyond for her. It was amazing.” SEARCH FOR... A smooth cut Elena Meadows is a former Commercial- Three Rivers Scott Elder of Three Rivers cuts wrapping paper during the annual Firefighters for Santa News managing editor who still enjoys Commercial-News wrapping party. contributing to the paper. Photo provided by Elena Meadows Happy Chanukah See Our Wonderful New Styles, Gifts, And Top Fashion Lines All In Store For You!

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Local Commercial-News ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, Dec. 20 •Three Rivers/Mendon Great Start Parent Coalition (GSPC), noon, Riv- erside Church, 207 E. Michigan Ave., Three Rivers. •Community Corrections Advisory Board, noon, Lake Room of the New Courts Building in Centreville. •Commission on Aging Board, 1:30 p.m., Three Rivers Community Center, 103 S. Douglas Ave./Enrichment Cen- ter, 306 N. Franks Ave., Sturgis •St. Joseph County Road Commis- sion, 5 p.m., Road Commission office, 20914 M-86, Centreville. •St. Joseph County Conservation Dis- trict board, 6 p.m., Conservation Dis- trict office, 693 E. Main St., Centreville. •White Pigeon Village Council, 7 p.m., village office, 118 S. Kalamazoo St. •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m., West Mendon United Methodist Church, 52952 S. Portage Lake Road.

Thursday, Dec. 21 •River Country Recreational Authority, 8 a.m., 333 W. Michigan Ave. Three A successful Shop with a Cop event NILES — Sheriff Richard communities were taken to Wal- Cassopolis Police and the Probate following: restaurant, Subway at Wal-Mart Rivers City Hall. Behnke reports that the Shop Mart in Niles for a shopping Court participated in helping the Calvin Twp. Shop With A Cop, and Wal-Mart. Those businesses •Three Rivers Food Site open, 9 a.m. with a Cop for Calvin Twp, spree and lunch at the Wal-Mart children shop. Wallace’s Towing, Darin Boyles as well several individuals that — noon, 18 Railroad Drive. Cassopolis, and Edwardsburg Subway. Officers from the Cass Sheriff Behnke would like to Properties, Lori Bower State donated help make this program •Three Rivers Community Kitchen, was a great success. County Sheriff’s Office, thank all who donated to the Farm, Spicey’s Restaurant, the a success. 4-5:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, Eleven children from those Edwardsburg/Ontwa Twp Police, program this year, including the staff/owners of The Twirl 321 N. Main St., Three Rivers. •Mendon’s 4:4 Food and More com- munity kitchen, 4:30-6 p.m., Mendon United Methodist Church, 320 W. Opioid addiction assistance Thanks from Three Main St. •St. Joseph County Democratic Party program expands statewide Rivers Rotary Club meeting, 6 p.m. potluck dinner and 7 Angel Program now who is a member of the local funerals,” said Lt. Gov. Brian Calley. The Three Rivers Rotary Club just had its Annual p.m. meeting, Dresser Business Center, community, is present to support the “Congratulations to the Michigan Christmas Party for 100 seven- and eight-year-old children Glen Oaks Community College. available at all 30 individual during the process and to State Police and everyone involved in from Three Rivers schools, Centreville schools and provide transportation to the expanding this life-saving program •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 MSP posts identified treatment facility. for this national problem.” Immaculate Conception School. “The opioid epidemic is real and The Angel Program is made They were served a nice luncheon of chicken nuggets, p.m., St. Clare’s Catholic Church, 229 LANSING — The Michigan State we all need to do our part to stop it,” possible thanks to a partnership with N. Dean St., Centreville. Police (MSP) Angel Program, which macaroni and cheese and cookies and milk. stated Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue, the Michigan Department of Health is a pre-arrest diversion program for Songs were sung and when Jingle Bells came up, Santa director of the MSP. “More people in and Human Services’ Prepaid persons struggling with drug Claus arrived and gave each child a very nice present. Friday, Dec. 22 Michigan die from drug overdoses Inpatient Health Plans, private addiction, is now active and •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7 than car crashes, and the Angel donations and a grant from P.A.A.R.I. When the children were ready to return to school they were operational at all 30 MSP posts Program is one way the Michigan (the Police Assisted Addiction and given a big United Way bag almost filled to the top with p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 320 statewide. Those seeking treatment State Police is helping to reduce drug Recovery Initiative). P.A.A.R.I. is a N. Main St., Three Rivers. can go to any MSP post during more toys, school supplies, books and many other things, demand and serve those struggling nonprofit organization whose business hours, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., thanks to the following: Meijer, Subway (North Main), with this deadly addiction.” mission is to support the Gloucester Monday through Friday. Subway (Highway 131), Little Caesars, Pizza Hut, Sunday, Dec. 24 The Angel Program first launched Police addiction initiatives, aid other The Angel Program, which is in October 2016 at the MSP Gaylord police departments to implement McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy’s, Dairy Queen, •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7 modeled after a similar initiative Post. Since then it has expanded similar programs, and foster a Walgreens, Arby’s, Walmart, United Way, B & G Supply, p.m., George Washington Carver Cen- developed in 2015 by the Gloucester, across the state, most recently dialogue around the unique Massachusetts Police Department, Waste Management, Southern Michigan Bank, Al and ter, 436 Jefferson St., Three Rivers. becoming operational in metro opportunity for police departments allows someone with a drug Trudy Merk, Sturgis Bank and Trust. Detroit. To date, 37 people have been to take direct action against the addiction to walk into a state police If you can us the services of the above, please do so in admitted to treatment through the disease of drug addiction in their Monday, Dec. 25 post to seek help for their addiction, program. communities. Three Rivers for they are a tremendous asset to our •There will be no paper today due without the fear of arrest or “The addiction epidemic is If you are interested in learning community. to the holiday. Merry Christmas! investigation. If accepted into the impacting every community in our more about the MSP Angel Program, program, the individual is guided Wishing you all a Merry Blessed Christmas and Happy state and having the Angel Program would like to become an Angel through a professional substance Healthy New Year available across Michigan will help volunteer or wish to make a donation abuse assessment and intake process Three Rivers Rotary Club families struggling with addiction to support the initiative, visit www. to ensure proper treatment have more second chances and fewer michigan.gov/AngelProgram. Judy West Wing, Chairman and all members who assisted. placement. An “Angel” volunteer,

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Commercial-News Today OBITUARY returned to South Bend where he Janie (m. Eric Miller), Jonathan (m. Michael and Mary (Zellak) Boggio. Upon retirement, she returned to studied accounting and math. Laurie Lee) and Jennifer, and 11 James served his country in the Kalamazoo. She was a devoted World War II was over, but a grave grandchildren: Matthew, Lindsay, U.S. Air Force and following his Christian and led a Bible Study conflict in Korea was underway. Natalie, Eric, Madelynne, Aubrey, honorable service began work as a in her apartment building. She Before George was drafted, he Hannah, Victoria, Ryan, Collin and Supervisor at Continental Can loved giving and doing for others. elected to join the Marines, to serve Daniel. He is also survived by his Company. Jim was a faithful member She was full of laughter and lots the country he loved with the best of brother Ronald of South Bend. His of the Immaculate Conception of fun. She was very talented and the best. He was sent to Parris Island sister Bette preceded him in death as Catholic Church. He also belonged did beautiful cross-stitch. She for boot camp, then appointed to the did his mother Effie and his father to the Three Rivers Elks B.P.O.E. was a great cook and baker, with prestigious Honor Guard in Fred. #1248, the American Legion Post her chocolate cake being a Washington DC, where he served on Services will be held as follows: #170, and the Three Rivers Eagles favorite of the family. the Silent Drill Platoon. As a member Visitation on Thursday, Dec. 21 from #2303. Jim loved to be outdoors and She was preceded in death by of this elite precision drill team, 5-7 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, especially loved fishing with close her beloved husband, Butch George provided funeral honors for 1004 Arnold Street, Three Rivers, friends and family during winter or Rodio; her dad, Frederick George fallen comrades at Arlington Mich. 49093. A memorial service summer. Dunnington; sister, Jo Ann National Cemetery and guarded will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Mr. Boggio was preceded in death Fortaw; and niece Julie Fortaw. President Eisenhower at Camp Dec. 22 at First Presbyterian Church by his parents, two children, Michael Sandy is survived by her loving David. of Three Rivers, 320 N. Main Street, and Christina Boggio; two sisters, mother, Eleanor Dunnington; George left the military in 1956 to Three Rivers. A lunch reception will Jane Swartwoyt and Marilyn Balch; brother, Gene (Joanie) finish his education at Indiana immediately follow. George will be and one nephew Jack Balch. Dunnington; four nephews, Edie George Frederick Burke, honored University in Bloomington, laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in He leaves to cherish his loving Fortaw, Dallas Texas, Rob husband, father and grandfather graduating with a BS in Accounting Three Rivers directly after, with an memory, his wife, Tressa (Rogalien) The Hosts of Heaven are Dunnington, Coloma, MI, John went to be with the Lord on Saturday, in 1959. In 1961, George married Honor Guard and his loved ones Boggio; two brothers-in-law, Jack rejoicing over a brand new Dunnington, Berrien Center, MI Dec. 16, 2017. The cause was a Sylvia Donovan of Elkhart and raised present. and Jon Rogalien; sister-in-law, Judy arrival. Sandra Joyce Dunnington and his daughter, Amanda sudden heart attack that occurred a family. George spent his career In lieu of flowers, remembrances Zuck; a very special friend and Rodio, passed away on Dunnington, Payson, AZ and while he was sleeping. working in the banking industry. He may be given in his name to the caregiver Douglas Steffey; many Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, at Joshua (Saa) Dunnington, Grand He was born in South Bend, Ind. started out as Executive Vice Pastor’s Fund for the Poor and nieces and nephews and great-nieces Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo after a Rapids and their children on March 5, 1934. He graduated President for the First National Bank Homeless at the First Presbyterian and nephews and many close friends. long illness, with support from Benjamin and Josephine; one from South Bend Central High of Elkhart, then moved to the Church of Three Rivers. The family will receive friends her loving family. Sandy was niece, Elie (Eric) Gustafson, School in 1952, and began college at suburbs of Chicago where he was from 2 p.m. until the time of born June 21, 1939, the delightful Owosso, MI and their twins, DePauw University in Greencastle, President of Deerfield Federal, and *** Scripture Service at 3:30 p.m. on daughter of Fred and Eleanor Jackson and Lincoln Gustafson; Ind. George immediately joined the then Tower Federal in South Bend. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 at the (Land) Dunnington in and step-children Landon and Phi Psi Fraternity, where his natural After retiring, George and Sylvia Hohner Funeral Home with Deacon Kalamazoo. Ava Gustafson; her cousins, a skills as a leader, organizer and moved west, enjoying many homes Bart Connelly officiating. She graduated from Three lifelong friend, Elaine (Peterson) general charmer of people landed and adventures in Arizona and Interment will be held at Riverside Rivers High School in 1957 and Breseman, along with many him as president of his pledge class. James “Jim” Michael Boggio, age Montana. Cemetery at a later date. Online moved to Kalamazoo. She loving friends. After his freshman year, he decided 83, passed away on Friday, Dec. 15, He leaves behind his beloved wife condolences may be left at www. worked at WKZO, Kalamazoo Sandy will be deeply missed his attention and focus were being 2017 at Borgess Medical Center of 56 years, Sylvia, his six children hohnerfh.com. Gazette and Jim Gilmores. After for her loving, compassionate diverted by a preoccupation with following a brief illness. Jim was and their spouses: Julie, George a couple of years, she moved to nature. Cremation has been activities and fun, so his incredible born on March 17, 1934 in Three Jeffrey (m. Kerry Cawthray), Jodie, McAllen, Texas. While in Texas conducted by Avink Funeral sense of self-discipline kicked in. He Rivers, Mich., the son of the late she married Butch Rodio in Home. A memorial will be held November 1977. She and her at Hearthside Apartments husband Butch opened up an art Community Building, 7566 store where she sold paintings Currier Drive, Portage, on and art supplies. She then worked Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11 as an office manager for De. a.m. Memorials can be given to James Miller, D.D.S., for 28 years. Hospice Care of Southwest She met a lot of good friends in Michigan, Rose Arbor, Texas. She would always talk Kalamazoo or a memorial of about the great Mexican food your choice. and how much she enjoyed it.

a space above L.A’s Coffee Café. love for tech and what is coming really comes down to what you Web design, “We thought a coffee shop out and how that stuff works. It is know and what you are trained phone, and laptop would be the perfect spot. People pretty exciting to see that first in,” Ely said. stop by there daily, so what can new iPhone come in and breaking The local tech repair shop repair at Geek be a better place for people to it down to its frame. (…) There commits in providing customers Genius stop by, drop off their computer, isn’t a day that goes by where we with trustworthy, reliable service grab a cup of coffee and the next are not learning something new. at affordable prices. Ely said if a By Samantha May day, pick their computer up while It is an exciting world to be in cell phone is in need of a little Staff Writer they are grabbing their other cup right now.” repair, instead of pushing a of coffee,” Ely said. Ely said the majority of Geek purchase that is not necessarily THREE RIVERS — With kind, As the technology world Genius customers tend to be needed, employees at Geek trustworthy service, Geek Genius continued to advance, Ely said local businesses trying to flourish Genius clearly explain the repairs laptops and cell phones, Geek Genius added services to online with a unique website problem and provide that repair offers personalized tech classes please customers, including design. Compared to templates for a reasonable price. and unique web design services customers within the “dropping and other online website creators “We realized that we are not in to anyone from a business on the phones” market. Now, a available, Ely said Geek Genius Portage, we are in (our) rise to a personal online portfolio smartphone with a cracked offers professional assistance to hometown. This is where we PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE for an aspiring writer. screen can take less than an hour those who are looking for an grew up, we understand our THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY In 2005, partners Knutt Judsen to repair. unique design, having trouble hometown and therefore our and Chad Ely stumbled upon Ely said Geek Genius with the other online options, or prices reflect that,” Ely said. KITCHEN CHRISTMAS DINNER each other at a stoplight in employees are in love with for those who simply don’t have In addition to Geek Genius’ downtown Three Rivers. Both technology and are “hungry for the time to create a website from Three Rivers location, they also THURSDAY, DEC. 21ST 4–6 P.M. being U.S. veterans, Judsen new tech,” as the ever-changing scratch. have a shop at 103 W. Prairie St. served as a Marine while Ely tech world continues to surprise. “You need a designer’s eye. Just in Vicksburg. The Three Rivers Held at Trinity Episcopal Church served in the Army, the two “We are just hungry for new like anything, why do we go out location is open from 10 a.m. to 321 N. Main Street caught up and decided the future tech knowledge and everything to eat? Because there is a chef 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, of their company, Geek Genius. that is new and fresh, we want to that knows what he’s doing. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Prepared & Served by many of Originally, Ely said Geek stay on top of it. The people we Everybody can make spaghetti, and is closed on Sunday. The the Three Rivers Area Churches Genius began in “a tiny little have working for us are the same. but if you really want that great Vicksburg location is open from basement” on Jefferson Street, When we are done with work, Italian meal, for the most part 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through solely supplying local businesses our hobbies are things that are you’d have to go out and purchase Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on with unique website designs. As kind of the same. You have to do that from a chef that knows what Saturday, and is closed on Sunday. their customer base began to what you love and that definitely he’s doing. It is kind of the same Samantha May can be reached grow and with the new age of shines through,” he said. way, anyone can make a website, at 279-7488 ext. 23 or samantha@ technology creeping around the “All of our employees have that but the quality of the website threeriversnews.com. corner, Geek Genius expanded to

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Three Rivers threeriversnews.com Commercial-News OPINION VIEWPOINT Let's move past prevailing wage From The Detroit News (AP) the taxpayer burden and higher Along with the descent of price tag for government projects. winter, it's definitely petition Legislators could do away with drive season in Michigan. Case in the law without Snyder's signature point: Two separate initiatives are by approving the repeal initiative warring over the future of the when it reaches them, which prevailing wage law. As we've would take only a simple majority. argued for years, residents (and If they don't act within the lawmakers) should throw their 40-day window, the measure support behind repealing it. would go to the general election Prevailing wage, which has ballot in November 2018. been Michigan law since 1965, Jeff Wiggins, state director for requires workers be paid union- ABC and head of the repeal rate wages and benefits on state- committee, is pleased with the financed construction projects, progress to toss prevailing wage. even if they aren't in a union. This "I'm glad to see the other side drives up costs for these projects, has as much confidence in us thus negatively impacting getting the votes as we do," he taxpayers who pick up the inflated said. check. Union-supported contractor ‘A week from today, The Protecting Michigan groups and other organizers for “Out and About” Taxpayers ballot committee, the counter petition have 180 Christmas will be funded largely by the Associated days to collect more than 250,000 Norm Stutesman Builders and Contractors of signatures. Michigan, has submitted more Mike Jackson, executive but a memory’ than 380,000 signatures for a secretary-treasurer of the repeal of the plan. The measure Michigan Regional Council of This week's “Myth Buster”: gathered, but only one boy came We've already experienced a might think about when you have will head to the Legislature if Carpenters and Millwrights, Computers are more reliable, and with an umbrella. That's faith! snowstorm or two, so you'd think nothing better to do with your approved by the Board of State argues prevailing wage is basically they last longer when they're left A week from today, Christmas we should know by now that, time. If you're an automotive Canvassers. a minimum wage for construction on all the time. FALSE. will be but a memory. The when driving with less than engineer, perhaps you might be The counter-petition effort, the workers and that "lowering wages The theory was that thermal excitement of opening gifts and desirable visibility, it might be able to satisfy my curiosity. Construction Workers Fair Wage leads to lower-skilled workers cycling, from powering computers watching others open the gifts smart to have your headlights on. If travel plans are in your near Act, seeks to preserve prevailing and more mistakes." up and down, stressed and broke that you provided, will still be on I mention this several times every future, I hope you're prepared to wage for state-funded But Jarrett Skorup, policy the components. The fact is that the minds of many. It will be time winter, yet there are drivers who spend extra time at your friendly construction projects. And analyst with the Mackinac Center, thermal problems are usually to fine-tune those plans for New don't heed the advice. I always airport. Every big holiday, the several other groups are trying to recently observed in our pages, from heat buildup and/or poor Year's Eve. Next week might be have my headlights on, whether news media has staff stationed at convince lawmakers not to take "Michigan's (prevailing wage) law ventilation. In any case, it's always confusing for many, because it's daylight or dead of night. I've all major airports prepared to up the repeal. The organizers is the most stringent in the nation, better to shut the machine down Monday is a holiday. This always seen too many cars coming at me interview stranded passengers want lawmakers to sign off on the setting arbitrary — and often for energy, security, and messes my mind up, because in inclement weather and at with questions like, “Did you competing measures going before absurd — prices for schools, operational reasons. Experts agree Monday won't feel like any other eleven at night. I think that there's think you'd be sleeping on the voters next year, and let state roads, parks, libraries, and other — shut it off when you leave for day of the week. There won't be even a state law where, if you are floor of an airport on Christmas residents decide the measure's public construction projects." the day. See: Energy Star. any mail delivery, the banks will using your windshield wipers, Eve?” When traveling by air, be fate. A study by the Anderson I try to stay away from two be closed, and, of course, your your headlights must also be on. prepared for untimely delays. Plan Gov. Rick Snyder has Economic Group found that from topics when writing this column. friendly garbage man will be Just makes sense to me. accordingly. maintained his opposition to 2002 to 2012 the prevailing wage They are politics and religion. I do stopping by a day later than usual. I've owned more than a few cars A man's dreams are an index to repealing prevailing wage, law cost taxpayers an average this because both are very The same holds true for the in my lifetime. The one thing that his greatness. arguing that it could discourage $224 million per year on personal and nobody else's following week, because of New puzzles me, but is not a deciding There are two words in the interest in the skilled trades, construction projects for K-12 business. Besides you're never Year's Day. factor when it comes to purchasing English language that have all five which he has promoted, given the districts, community colleges and going to convince another to Speaking of mail delivery, there a vehicle, is why some vehicles vowels in order: “abstemious” and thousands of jobs going unfilled public universities. change their beliefs on either are, I'm sure, some folks who have come with the fueling port on the “facetious”. in Michigan. That's a lot of money that could subject. I would, however, like to procrastinated too long. They still driver's side and some on the A very Merry Christmas to all, Yet many of his Republican go toward other schools and mention briefly the subject of have packages of gifts that need to passenger's side. In my mind, the and I'll be seeing you Out and counterparts in the Legislature, projects. The Legislature should “Faith”. We all have a little faith in get to loved ones in time for fuel port should be on the driver's About! including leadership, have voiced repeal prevailing wage. something. Here's one example: Christmas. Sorry folks, but I'm side just for the convenience. It Norm Stutesman resides in their support for repeal to ease Once, in a small village, all the afraid you're a little late. Be also makes it easier to tell when Three Rivers with his wife and cat. villagers decided to pray for rain. prepared to pay a little extra for you're closest to the fuel pump. He receives mail at P.O. Box 103 in On the day of prayer, all people “Next Day” delivery. This is just another thing you Three Rivers. CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES Sen. John Proos Rep. Aaron Miller

Address Address S-8 Capitol Building N-993 House Office Building Yesterday P.O. Box 30036 P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909-7536 Lansing, MI 48909 10 Years Ago 25 Years Ago 50 Years Ago December 19, 2007 December 19, 1992 December 19, 1967 Phone Phone (517) 373-6960 (517) 373-0832 THREE RIVERS —A newly renovated THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers THREE RIVERS — The rubble dam across Three Rivers Inn will open under the Best Planning Commission failed to meet the Rocky River near the police station Email Email Western banner possibly as early as January, because of a lack of members. Since a quo- broke Saturday morning. City Manager [email protected] [email protected] according to Tim Crouch, who is construc- rum was not present, the meeting was never George Shaw said, “an area of water proba- tion manager for Hiran “Ken” Patel, owner called to order. On the agenda was a public bly was impounded and broke loose” caus-

MEMBERS OF of the motel. “All the rooms are being hearing on a request from Robert John ing a surge of water, which broke the dam. www.threeriversnews.com remodeled,” Crouch said. “All the furniture’s Wagner Sr. for a special use permit for a The water went around the side of the dam here.” The completion of the project comes proposed home occupation at his home, and eroded one end, which pulled away about two years after the motel was closed 415 East Street. According to the planning from the bank. The purpose of the dam is for a makeover. Crouch said a lot of commission report of the special use per- to control the amount of water in the pond Published daily, except Sunday and holidays, improvements will be evident in the build- mit, the proposed use involves the catalog around Goat Island. About one-fourth of by Three Rivers Commercial Inc. ing. sale of firearms. Wagner’s home is located the dam is gone. between Bennett and Armitage streets 124 North Main Street, P.O. Box 130 THREE RIVERS — Andrea Battin, zoo- across from Hoppin School. THREE RIVERS — Three businessmen Three Rivers, Ml 49093 keeper at Scidmore Park Petting Zoo since have joined together into a part-time busi- Telephone (269) 279-7488 Fax (269) 279-6007 March 2006, has resigned to take a full-time CONSTANTINE — A new three-year con- ness known as Y-Not Sports Sales. Owners Publisher / Editor: Dirk Milliman, ext. 26 — [email protected] position at an aquarium in Virginia Beach, tract between the Constantine Board of of the new business are Robert Canning Designer: Brandon Merritt, ext. 17 — [email protected] Va. “We hate to see her go,” said Jim Education and the Constantine Education and Chuck Peters of Three Rivers and Joe Circulation Manager: Heather Smith, ext. 13 — [email protected] Rozeboom, director of the city’s Association was unanimously ratified. Truckey of Mendon. Canning is owner of Managing Editor: Alek Frost, ext. 22 — [email protected] Department of Public Services. “She’s done According to a news release from the two Bell Engineering and Supply Co., Three Staff Writer: Samantha May, ext. 23 — [email protected] a lot for the park, for the zoo there. We parties, the contract calls for an increase of Rivers; Peters is owner of Chuck’s Body Sports Editor: Scott Hassinger, ext. 25 — [email protected] wish her the best of luck.” City manager Joe 2 percent for the first year in the base sala- Shop here; and Truckey is a Mendon con- Newsstand and Subscription Rates Bippus said that Battin was excited about ries of instructors carrying a bachelor of tractor. The three men are now peddling 75¢ per copy. Motor route: $13.50 per month. In-county mail: $247.50 per year. Other rates upon request. Subscriptions may be transferred but not refunded. the new position. “We’re not excited,” he arts degree and a master of arts degree and their first item — a small six-wheeled vehi- Your carrier strives to give you the best service possible. If you do not receive your newspaper by 5 added. 3 percent in each of the next two years cle that “will go anywhere.” The vehicle — p.m. weekdays or 8 a.m. Saturday, please call our office at 269-279-7488. In addition to the wage increases, there A Jiger— is manufactured by Jiger Member: Michigan Press Association, National Newspaper Association were also several language items addressed. Corporation of Toronto. At a demonstra- Periodical postage paid at Three Rivers, Michigan. Publication Number 628380. Consolidating and succeeding Hustler, established 1895; Commercial Hustler, established 1902; Daily Commercial The last significant item to be settled dealt tion in the swampy area off of Coon Hollow Hustler, established 1902. with the board of education’s desire to insti- Road, the men took the vehicle up and Postmaster: tute a campus-wide smoke free environ- down steep hillsides, through bogs and Send address changes to The Three Rivers Commercial-News, 124 N. Main St., P.O. Box 130, Three ment. Final agreement was reached and this streams and over small trees. Rivers, MI 49093. policy will take effect Aug. 1, 1993. Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - 5

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Three Rivers threeriversnews.com Commercial-News SPORTS Trubisky praises Fox as Bears wind down rough season seven. An ugly loss to Detroit up his season. By Andrew Seligman secured the Bears’ fourth straight Yet along with the mistakes, season with double-digit losses Fox insisted he saw growth in LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — and wiped out the good feelings areas that might not stand out to For all the criticism thrown his they generated with a lopsided fans. way, Chicago Bears coach John win over Cincinnati the previous He mentioned Trubisky’s Fox has at least one important week. mechanics and decision-making fan. The Bears committed 13 as well as the fact that he That would be quarterback penalties and got little from their recognized when teammates Mitchell Trubisky. run game on Saturday. For were out of place — and got The prized rookie said Monday Trubisky, it was a mixed them into proper position. Fox Canada women’s hockey they have a “great relationship” performance at best. said that might not have Team Canada goalie Shannon Szabados (1) makes a save on Team USA’s Brianna Decker (14) during third period and praised the coach and his His 31 completions, 46 happened a few weeks ago. National Women’s Team series hockey action in Edmonton, Alberta, on Sunday Dec. 17, 2017. staff for showing the patience he attempts and 314 yards passing Not that there weren’t rough Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP needs as he adjusts to playing in were all career highs. So were his spots. the NFL. three interceptions, and a 66.8 Trubisky rolling to his left on a “They just allow me to be who rating was a big drop from the play action and overthrowing I am as a person, as a player,” said 112.4 he posted the previous Kendall Wright stood out. So did Trubisky, the No. 2 overall draft week. his attempt to hit Dontrelle pick. “They’ve been patient with “There was really a lot of good Inman in double coverage in the Szabados backstops me, allowed me to develop. And that Mitch did,” Fox said. “You end zone. Both passes got I think they just truly believe in know I don’t know that fans and intercepted. me and what I can do for this everyday people that don’t get a Even so, Trubisky said he sees football team moving forward. chance to study the tape and progress in certain situations. “Sometimes, it’s tough having kind of know what he’s been And in others, room to improve. Canada’s women to a rookie quarterback because taught and told (think). “You could definitely see it in you know there’s gonna be Everybody looks at the box score my footwork when I’m drifting mistakes and there’s gonna be they see the three picks. But it when I don’t need to or when my bumps in the road. But they’ve was probably, arguably, his best feet are calm and I’m moving 2-1 OT win vs US stuck by me and they know it’s a g am e .” through my progressions very learning process and they’ve The Bears turned to Trubisky smoothly,” he said. taught me a lot throughout this after Mike Glennon struggled to “You can tell which plays it’s EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) friends and family in the stands. to tune up against each other,” whole year.” hang onto the ball in the first slower and which plays it’s not. — Goaltender Shannon Szabados “I feel like I’ve played in some U.S. captain Meghan Duggan Fox said he has seen enough to four games. I’m definitely progressing and says the 2-1 overtime win Sunday pretty big games. This was pretty said. “Obviously, it’s the best believe Trubisky will be a Signed to replace Jay Cutler, you want to see the games against the United States ranks incredible.” competition playing against successful NFL player, though the veteran threw more continue to get slower for me.” high on her list. Maddie Rooney had 24 saves them, we feel.” they might not be working interceptions (five) than Fox predicts big things for The 31-year-old made 34 saves in the loss at the Rogers Place, How much the results in the together much longer. With a touchdowns (four) and lost three Trubisky. He just might not be in her hometown for the national home of the Edmonton Oilers, pre-Olympic series will matter in 13-33 record over three seasons, fumbles. around what that happens. women’s hockey team. Jennifer where the announced attendance February is debatable. Canada there’s a good chance Fox’s time That forced the Bears to make “I get to see it every day, not Wakefield scored the winner on a was just short of a sellout at lost four in a row to the U.S. in in Chicago is winding down. the switch and abandon their just game days like some people,” loose puck in the crease with 27 17,468. It’s also shy of the record exhibitions before earning gold The Bears (4-10) host winless plan to have their highly touted Fox said. “(I) get to watch him, seconds remaining in overtime. for a women’s hockey game set in in overtime at the 2014 Sochi Cleveland this week in their final rookie watch from the sideline how he works, how he studies, Canadian captain Marie-Philip Ottawa at 18,023 in 2013. Olympics. home game, and even beating this season. There have been the demeanor he has with his Poulin scored a power-play goal “We’re a highly skilled team Canada opens defense of its the Browns hardly seems like a promising signs and more than a teammates. I think he’s got a with 2:45 remaining in the first and we need to make sure that gold on Feb. 11 against Russia, certainty. few growing pains for Trubisky, bright future ahead of him.” period. Hilary Knight tied it for we go out and play fast,” said U.S. which recently had six players Chicago has dropped six of and the Detroit game summed the U.S. with 5:58 left in the coach Robb Stauber, whose team banned by the International second on an assist from Kendall was outshot 5-2 in the first Olympic Committee for doping Coyne. period. “The goal for us is to be violations and had its sixth-place Szabados was the goalie for hitting on all cylinders in result in 2014 stripped. Olympic gold-medal victories Fe br u ar y.” The Americans won the against the U.S. in 2010 and 2014. Canada wrapped up their six- inaugural women’s hockey event She held Canada in the game on game exhibition series with a 5-1 at the 1998 Nagano Olympics. Sunday when her team was record against the Americans. The Canadians have won four outshot 25-10 over the second The rivals won’t meet again until straight gold medals since then, and third periods. their pool game Feb. 15 at the with the U.S teams finishing with “This is probably for sure in Winter Olympics in three silver and a bronze. my top five,” said Szabados, who Pyeongchang, South Korea. The 23-player U.S. roster will estimated she had about 300 “These are great games for us be announced on Jan. 1. Today’s Schedule Boys Basketball Berrien Springs at Three Rivers freshmen, 4:15 p.m. Berrien Springs at Three Rivers JV, 5:45 p.m. Berrien Springs at Three Rivers varsity, 7:15 p.m. Howardsville at Covert, 7:30 p.m. Lawton at Constantine, 7 p.m. Marcellus at Bloomingdale, 7:30 p.m. Centreville at Bangor, 7:30 p.m. Mendon at White Pigeon, 7:30 p.m. Kalamazoo Christian at Schoolcraft, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball Three Rivers JV at Berrien Springs, 5:45 p.m. Three Rivers varsity at Berrien Springs, 7:15 p.m. Schoolcraft at Kalamazoo Christian, 7:30 p.m. Constantine at Lawton, 7 p.m. Bangor at Centreville, 7:30 p.m. White Pigeon at Mendon, 7:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Marcellus, 7:30 p.m. College Basketball Glen Oaks women at Macomb CC, 5:30 p.m. Glen Oaks men at Macomb CC, 7:30 p.m. Bears Lions Football Bowling Detroit Lions defensive tackle Akeem Spence (97) sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Detroit. Allegan at Three Rivers, 5 p.m. AP Photo/Rey Del Rio 8 – Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Sports Commercial-News Steelers trying to recover from near miss against Patriots By Will Graves look at the seemingly unsolvable late in the fourth quarter while matchup problem the 6-foot-6 clinging to a five-point lead. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Maybe Gronkowski offers when the 6-foot- Pittsburgh needed 4 yards on Mike Tomlin called it. 1 Davis spent Pittsburgh’s final drive third down and instead got just 3 Maybe it was Todd Haley. fruitlessly chasing Gronkowski when rookie JuJu Smith-Schuster Maybe Ben Roethlisberger and Eli downfield. was dragged to the ground a yard Rogers went rogue. Gronkowski caught three passes short. The chaos surrounding for 69 yards as well as the 2-point Pittsburgh punted and the Patriots Pittsburgh’s decision to go for the conversion that put the Patriots up went right down the field. win instead of force overtime late in three, a sequence Pittsburgh (11-3) The missed opportunities, a 27-24 loss to the New England could have avoided if Davis had held however, began almost from the Patriots on Sunday doesn’t lead to onto a tipped Tom Brady pass that outset. On New England’s first drive easy answers. smacked off Davis’ hands on the first of the game, the Steelers appeared to Roethlisberger initially said he play of New England’s penultimate get off the field after stopping the was told to run a play rather than possession. Patriots on third down. spike the ball to set up an easy field “Brady was throwing it right in Defensive end Cam Heyward was goal. there, man,” Davis said. “He just flagged for holding. Three plays Roethlisberger later backed off, made more plays than us. They later, New England was in the end Patriots Steelers Football offering “maybe I should have made more plays than us.” zone. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) runs on a 69-yard pass play during the second half of clocked it” regardless of what was But did they really? “We had a lot of chances to close an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. AP Photo/Don Wright going on. The Steelers outgained New the door in that game, we didn’t,” “We’re not going to look back and England 413-360, picked off Brady Heyward said. “We learned (and) we second guess anything or anybody,” for the first time in 12 years, held the l i v e d .” Roethlisberger said. ball for 35 minutes and did it all Pittsburgh has an extra day to Ultimately, it doesn’t matter. without much from wide receiver recover emotionally before going to Jets Pinning a fifth straight loss to the Antonio Brown. Houston to face the Texans on Patriots on everything that wrong The only player to have five Christmas Day. Wilkerson for the AFC North champions in the consecutive 100-catch seasons left in A victory and another over final 35 seconds — from Jesse James’ the second quarter with a left calf Cleveland on New Year’s Eve would benched lunging touchdown grab that was injury and didn’t return. secure a first-round playoff bye and In this Nov. 26, 2017, file overturned on review to Pittsburgh offered no update on maybe home-field advantage if the photo, New York Jets Roethlisberger’s fake spike that Brown’s status Monday, though he Patriots stub their toe at home defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson reacts while sit- turned into a game-ending pick — hardly seemed despondent in a against Buffalo or the Jets. ting on the bench during the Steelers are aware they had plenty Twitter post. It’s possible. It’s just not likely. the second half of an NFL of chances in the first 59 minutes to “This is a minor setback for me Heyward knows this, but he’s not football game against the end years of frustration at the hands but not this team,” Brown tweeted. going to let it define what has been a Carolina Panthers, in East of Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and “The goal is still the same & I’m special season. Rutherford, N.J. Wilkerson company. confident that we can & will achieve There may be a rematch against has been benched for the “They’re beatable,” safety Sean it. We may not have won the game the Patriots in January. team’s game at New Orleans Davis said. “It’s a tough game. We yesterday but this TEAM made a If it has to be in New England, so on Sunday. Coach Todd had some bad calls, but I ain’t going statement.” be it. Bowles said Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, that Wilkerson will to put it on the refs. But we can’t Yet hanging with the Patriots is “I don’t look at it anything crazy not travel with the team, leave the game in the ref’s hands. We one thing. Beating them is another but five games, I mean, four to the saying repeatedly that it was up big. We’ve got to bury them matter. Super Bowl,” Heyward said. “I’m was a coach’s decision and next time.” The Steelers let several chances to looking forward to all of it. We can he’s only worried about Covering Gronkowski effectively put the game away disappear, from be dejected about this, but I like the players who will go up would help. Davis got an up-close Davis’ near pick to a three-and-out where we are at.” against the Saints. AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File Wilkerson’s status Moreland remains with Jets still uncertain after benching with Red Sox, agrees By Dennis Waszak, Jr. benchings in games for one explosive playmaker he was quarter. earlier in his career when he to $13M, 2-year deal NEW YORK (AP) — “There will be a lot of people made the Pro Bowl after the 2015 By Jimmy Golen Moreland broke his toe last option for 2019 that would Muhammad Wilkerson might involved in this,” Bowles said. season. Wilkerson has just eight year, but never went on the become guaranteed if he has have played his final snap for the The 28-year-old Wilkerson is sacks in his past 28 games. BOSTON (AP) — First disabled list, playing in a career- 1,050 plate appearances in 2017 New York Jets. the Jets’ highest-paid player and Xavier Cooper saw increased baseman Mitch Moreland has high 149 games. and ‘18 combined and passes a The star defensive end’s status is in the middle of a five-year action in Wilkerson’s absence agreed to a $13 million, two-year “I don’t like to point fingers at physical at the end of next season. with the team remained deal worth $86 million, which he Sunday against the Saints, playing contract to return to the Boston things. I know it didn’t feel good,” Ramirez had 553 plate uncertain Monday after he signed in July 2016. His $16.75 39 defensive snaps (57 percent). Red Sox and play for former he said. “That’s who I am, I’m appearances last season. was benched for the Jets’ game at million salary for next season He also created a turnover when teammate Alex Cora. trying to go out there and play. ... Ramirez started 108 games at New Orleans on Sunday . would become fully guaranteed if he pressured and hit Drew Brees, “He’s a great baseball guy,” said I’m not planning to break my toe designated hitter and 17 at first Coach Todd Bowles he remains on New York’s roster whose pass was intercepted by Moreland, who was on the Texas this year, so hopefully we can base last season, when he was acknowledged that Wilkerson by the third day of the league’s Leonard Williams in the second Rangers when Cora made a brief stay out of that.” slowed by a left shoulder injury was at the Jets’ facility in Florham new year in March. So, it’s a near- quarter and led to a field goal. appearance there in 2010. “He Moreland gets $6.5 million in that required surgery in October. Park, New Jersey, but would not certainty that the Jets will cut ties NOTES: Bowles said Williams was a great teammate then, and I each of the next two seasons as Bryce Brentz and Blake Swihart say whether the 2011 first-round with Wilkerson at some point in is “doing fine so far” after don’t expect anything different part of the deal announced are DH options against left- draft pick would practice or play the offseason, at the latest. suffering a concussion Sunday, from him as a manager.” Monday. He can earn $500,000 handed pitchers. this week. That money is also fully but the defensive end is in the Moreland, 32, spent the first annually in performance “Hanley will be capable of “He’s in the building today,” guaranteed against a serious league’s protocol for head seven seasons of his career with bonuses: $250,000 each for 500 playing first base this year,” Bowles said during a conference injury — meaning, something injuries. ... Bowles on Bryce the Rangers. The 32-year-old and 550 plate appearances. Dombrowski said. “If we open call. “We’re still working through that could sideline him all of next Petty’s first start of the season: left-handed batter hit .246 with Red Sox baseball boss Dave the season as we are right now things.” season. “He was a little anxious on some 22 homers 79 RBIs in his first Dombrowski said the team with no other additions, I’m Bowles added that it’s “an So, that is very likely also a throws, but he was confident. He season with the team last year. wanted to look around before really not sure how that would internal thing” that is still being consideration being made by the just has to get his footwork down His home run total was just bringing Moreland back. When split.” discussed by several people, Jets as they decide whether a little bit, but I thought he played behind Mookie Betts (24) and Carlos Santana signed with the Moreland won a Gold Glove in which likely includes the team’s Wilkerson should play in the with confidence.” ... Bowles said Hanley Ramirez (23) on the Red Philadelphia Phillies, that 2016 and was a finalist for the front office. final two games of this season. the Jets are not considering Sox, who hit an AL-low 168 for removed one of the big options. award last season. Dombrowski “We haven’t worked through Bowles declined comment playing second-year QB the season. “We jumped in at that point,” said his defense makes him more everything yet,” Bowles said, “but when asked how frustrating it is Christian Hackenberg right now. “I love playing here, love the Dombrowski said. “We figured valuable than he may appear. we’ll work through them and you to him that things have reached “Petty only played one game,” guys, everything about it,” we would move forward at that “There are a couple of guys guys will know when we make a this point with someone who had Bowles said. “We need him to get Moreland said in a conference t i m e .” that hit more home runs, that decision.” been one of the team’s top players. some reps. He was the backup, so call with reporters. “Looking Moreland’s return could from an offensive perspective According to several published “I’m kind of through talking he needs some experience.” ... forward to being back and maybe reduce playing time for Ramirez, might be more appealing,” reports, Wilkerson was benched about Mo,” the coach said. “If you With the Jets eliminated from taking care of some unfinished who could be traded. Ramirez’s Dombrowski said. for being late to a team meeting guys got anything else, I’ll answer, playoff contention Sunday, LT business.” contract includes a $22 million on Friday. Bowles has refused to but I’ve said all I have to say Kelvin Beachum was asked what elaborate on the details of his about that situation.” there is for the team to play for. decision to not have him travel to Wilkerson has 59 overall “Pride,” he said. “At this point in New Orleans. tackles and ranks second on the the season, you’re playing for the Your news the Wilkerson has a history of team with 3? sacks. He has love of the game and for pride.” way you want it! tardiness and has faced previous battled injuries the past few Check us out! Subscribe - 279-7488 discipline, including fines and seasons, and has not been the