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Edwardsburg beats TR JV, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2016 freshman gridders... Since 1895 Vol. 122, Issue #244 –page 8 75¢ Three Rivers THREERIVERSNEWS.COM OMMERCIAL-NEWS CGeorge sentenced in murder case By Alek Frost Staff Writer CENTREVILLE — Westly Lacharles George III, 29, of Three Rivers, was sentenced in St. Joseph County Circuit Court Thursday, Oct. 13 for the 2015 murder of Eugene Jackson. Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman sentenced George to serve a mandatory life sentence without parole for first- degree murder, four to 20 years for possession of firearms while a convicted Candlelight vigil felon, four to 20 years for possession of From left, Steve and Laura Soule of ammunition while a convicted felon, Sturgis, St. Joseph County assistant four to 20 years for carrying a concealed prosecutor Tim George, and others hold candles during the reading of weapon and a mandatory sentence of the names of 66 people with con- two years with 420 days served for felony nections to St. Joseph County who firearm possession during commission have lost their lives to domestic of a crime. Stutesman also ordered violence since 1971. George to pay $9,755.62 in restitution. Commercial-News/Elena Meadows On Sept. 8, a jury found George guilty on all five counts after hearing nearly 60 witnesses testify over the course of a seven-day trial. Prior to sentencing Thursday, defense council Deborah Davis asked the court ‘Break the silence and listen to each other’ to take into consideration that her client But, she told attendees of the St. personnel she had fallen on ice and hit Two years later, she realized that her See GEORGE SENTENCED, page 3 Annual ceremony Joseph County Candlelight Vigil her fender. She was sent home with plan wasn’t working. remembers domestic Thursday, Oct. 13, she remembers like some pain medications. “There wasn’t enough alcohol to yesterday 37 years ago when she was How will I ever get over this? How numb me to the point where I would violence victims slammed against a car and felt a boot will I learn to forget? she wondered. forget what happened,” she said. “The By Elena Meadows against her chest. Threatened with She came up with a plan — she shame, abuse and neglect I endured. Managing Editor blackmail, betrayal and rape. Afraid to would drink every day to the point of Fear is an ugly way to live.” go to the emergency room, afraid not numbness. But over the past 35 years, she has CENTREVILLE — Sally Reames, to — but after all, the kids were coming “I had chosen my mask,” she said learned how to live with the help of CEO of Community Healing Centers, home soon. during the vigil themed “The Truth support groups, counseling, ice cream, sometimes forgets where she left her Afraid to admit she was a victim of Behind the Mask of Domestic work and playing with her keys. domestic violence, she told ER Violence.” See 'BREAK THE SILENCE,' page 3 Westly George Park Twp. Board discusses signs ‘Post Everlasting’ held for Dispatcher with changeable messages Eichorn recommended waiting longtime member helps deliver Tables decision on until Kuhlman was present at the By Elena Meadows years he was in charge of the Post allowing them meeting to give pros and cons, Managing Editor kitchen. He held the office of Post although he gave as a benefit the ease Adjutant for six years, and helped with baby boy By Elena Meadows of message change for business owners, THREE RIVERS — The Three many other duties at the Post. CENTREVILLE — St. Joseph Managing Editor and as drawbacks them being in areas Rivers American Legion Hice-Shutes “This moment is sacred with the County E-911 Central Dispatch of mixed use residential/commercial Post #170 held a “Post Everlasting” on almost presence of the one who has telecommunicator Rachel Cook PARK TOWNSHIP — The Park or people just not wanting to see them Thursday, Oct. 13 for longtime gone before,” Commander Bill helped deliver a baby over the phone, Township Board Wednesday, Oct. 12 on US-131. Also, the signs a couple member Raymond Arthur Huddleston. Newman said. “We come to honor the with the assistance of Central discussed signs with changeable people want to put in might be OK, Huddleston, who died Monday, memory of one who has offered his Dispatch’s medical program. messages. but would the township want everyone Aug. 8 at the age of 92, entered the U.S. life in the service of our country and According to the Central Dispatch Currently, township ordinance does being allowed to put them up. Army Corps of Engineers and served has now enrolled in that great army, Facebook page: “On Oct. 13, 2016, at not allow them, but supervisor Joe He noted that the amount of light during World War II. He was a life whose footfalls cause no sound, but in 5:44 a.m., Rachel Cook answered a Eichorn said that a couple of people coming off of a sign could be regulated. member of the post where for many the memory of mankind, their souls 9-1-1 call from the mother of woman have asked zoning administrator Doug Eichorn asked board members to go marching on, sustained by the pride in labor and about to deliver. Rachel Kuhlman if they could get a variance. think about it this month, and that of service in time of war. Because of displayed extreme control and The board is now considering if it they would make a decision next them our lives are free; because of calmness throughout the entire call. should change the ordinance to allow month. them our nation lives; because of them Rachel gave … precise instruction on such signs, or keep restricting them Elena Meadows can be reached at the world is blessed. May this service how to handle the birth. Through and have interested parties request 279-7488 ext. 22 or news@ deepen our reverence for our departed Rachel’s calming voice and guidance variances. threeriversnews.com. comrades.” the baby boy was born at 5:47 a.m. Adjutant Jeff Johnson placed an Rachel continued to reassure the See 'POST EVERLASTING,' page 3 grandmother and the new mother to keep them calm and informed of the Transmitting status of responding Emergency Info sought in shooting of cows personnel. STURGIS — St. Joseph County killing them. The investigation is the letter sheriff’s deputies are investigating the ongoing at this time. American Legion Hice-Shutes Post #170 “Rachel [one of Central Dispatch’s chaplain Norm Stutesman “transmits the newest telecommunicators] report of cows being shot and killed in Anyone with information is asked letter containing the service and Legion demonstrated the type of caring and the 27000 block of Banker Street Road. to contact the Sheriff Department at records of Raymond Huddleton to the professionalism of a well-seasoned Sometime between Oct. 8 and Oct. 10 467-9045 or Central Dispatch at 467- adjutant of the Post Everlasting.” telecommunicator.” unknown person(s) shots several cows 4195. Commercial-News/Elena Meadows SPECIAL OFFER ALERT! We want you to advertise with us! Call us today at 279–7488 to see how you Has she fallen for you? can get this prime spot for... Jewelers Come in to Parker Jewelers to start on your LAYAWAY IS one-of-a-kind design for your special someone. AVAILABLE! 35 Years of Experience! 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The only qualification is to be 60 •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7:30 p.m., or older or be the spouse of someone over 60 and dine only at Congregational Church, 360 S. Washington, participating restaurants. Limit five tickets per person per month. Constantine. Note: Tickets cannot be obtained at these restaurants. •Three Rivers Historic District Commission, The following restaurants in St. Joseph County are currently par- 4 p.m., Three Rivers Area Chamber of Com- ticipating in the COA Restaurant Program: merce, 57 N. Main St. THREE RIVERS: American Legion Post #170, Main Street Cafe, •St. Joseph County Intermediate School Dis- Mr. B’s Dairy Bar trict Board, 4:30 p.m., ISD office, 62445 CENTREVILLE: The Royal Cafe Shimmel Road, Centreville. CONSTANTINE: Harvey House, Meeks Mill, Town Fryer •Mendon School Board, 5:30 p.m., Middle/ COLON: Dawn & Phil’s, M & M Grill High School Library. STURGIS: Chicago Road Cafe, Fiesta Mexicana, The Savory •Centreville Village Council, 6 p.m., village WHITE PIGEON: The Country Table hall, 221 W. Main St. •Three Rivers Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Quilt donation COA LUNCHES FOR OCT. 17 – 21 Betty Persons and the Quilting/Sewing Group at the COA/Enrichment Center have been working on quilts to be city hall, 333 W. Michigan Ave. Lunches are served at each senior center location Monday — donated to the 27th Annual Thurston Woods Village Auction & Bazaar.