St. Joseph County cross Wednesday, November 2, 2016 country meet results... Since 1895 –page 8 Vol. 122, Issue #260 75¢ Three Rivers threeriversnews.com Commercial-News Three Andrews on the Run Andrews Elementary third-grader Gabrielle Kilbourn accepts a sno-cone from principal Ben McIntyre during a lap around the playground as part of “Andrews on the Run.” The school surpassed its goal of $8,000, as stu- injured dents raised money for the PTO and were rewarded with a half-hour run on the playground, as well as water and pretzels. The many prizes donors included Triple Creek CrossFit and HealthTRAC; the winning class will receive a swimming party at HealthTRAC. DJ Robert Trevino furnished in crash the music for the run. “It’s going great so far,” PTO president Jessica Kerr said of the first-year event. Driver flees Commercial-News/Elena Meadows WHITE PIGEON TOWNSHIP — Three people were injured in a single- vehicle crash Sunday, Oct. 30 around 12:10 a.m. on Fawn River Road near Lima Road, according to the Michigan State Police Marshall Post, White Pigeon Detachment. A westbound 2005 Chevy Equinox driven by Larry Krotzer, 26, of White Pigeon, went off the road and struck a utility pole. The pole was struck with such force that a second utility pole was also damaged. The village of White Pigeon suffered a partial power outage for a short time due to this crash. Krotzer fled the scene on foot. He was found a short distance away on Fawn River by some residents, who detained him until he could be detained by officers. He was later turned over to LifeCare ambulance See THREE INJURED, page 3
They’re off The lights on N. Main Street at Portage Avenue, as State Rep. candidates well as the Carnegie digital clock, were among the victims of the power outage. Commercial-News/Elena Meadows share views at forum By Elena Meadows (political action committees) that can Managing Editor accept money from other PACs, it’s a shell game. There are many Democrats CENTREVILLE — Candidates for and Republicans in office who have 59th District State Representative them, and we need to put some Aaron Miller (Republican, incumbent) controls on it. and Carol Higgins (Democrat) shared What is your stand on medical their views with the public at a forum marijuana? put on by the League of Women Voters Miller: I generally support it at this Kalamazoo Area and held at Glen point — the people voted on it in Oaks Community College on 2008. At that time I voted no. I support Thursday, Oct. 27. A sampling of the it now because it is in place. It has been questions and their responses are as refined over the eight years since it’s follows. been in place. Do you support no-excuse absentee Higgins: I support medical voting? marijuana. I’m married to a veteran Miller: I voted for no-reason who has friends who suffer from absentee voting. The system we have PTSD. I know people who suffer from encourages people to lie. cancer. Epilepsy and things children Higgins: I absolutely support suffer from are all being treated Major power outage in Three Rivers absentee voting without excuse. The effectively with medical marijuana. At more opportunities we give to people By Elena Meadows several hours. Rivers Community Schools dismissed state level people with marijuana in to cast a ballot the better off we will be. Managing Editor A representative of Indiana Michigan two hours early, after students were fed their system will not get a job because Other ideas: having registration follow Power called it a substation-level lunch. they can’t pass a drug test. We need to you, automatic registration when you THREE RIVERS — Power went out outage due to an equipment failure, Elena Meadows can be reached at make sure we identify what the turn 18. in Three Rivers around 9:30 a.m. and and it affected about 5,000 customers. 279-7488 ext. 22 or news@ carryover amount is and not disqualify How can Michigan improve the way some areas did not have it back for Due to the power outage, Three threeriversnews.com. them from honest work because they campaigns are financed? have medical marijuana in their Miller: We need to make campaign system. donations transparent. One area where What is your stance on embryonic it can improve is corporate accounts, stem cell research? for contributions to things like driving Miller: If you can do it in way where Lockport seeks fire, ambulance millage expenses that don’t have directly to do you harvest from something like the By Elena Meadows the township, raising an estimated and premier ambulance service. And with campaign. I don’t have one, but a umbilical cord yes. If you take fetuses Managing Editor $50,500 during the first year, and that a fairly good price compared to some lot of legislators do. It would be good and use them for research and in the taxes be increased by one mill for 10 of the neighboring townships.” to look at corporate accounts. process kill them, no. LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP — years for the purpose of funding fire Per year, Lockport pays Three Higgins: There’s too much money in Higgins: There are an amazing Lockport Township will ask voters on protection to the township, raising an Rivers Fire Department $100,000 and politics. If I had an ideal situation we number of diseases, many different Nov. 8 for millage increases to fund estimated $101,000 during the first Centreville Fire Department $20,000- would have campaigns financed health issues we can learn about by ambulance and fire services. year. $30,000, plus Three Rivers Ambulance through government so everyone who studying stem cells. Whatever way we The ballot requests that taxes be “Lockport has the best service of $46,000, Major said. was a qualified candidate would get a can find to make them available, and it increased by 0.5 mills for 10 years for any township in the whole county,” Elena Meadows can be reached at set amount of money, would not start seems there are plenty of means to get the purpose of funding ambulance interim supervisor Mark Major said. 279-7488 ext. 22 or news@ campaigns two years before the them from non-fetus material. and emergency medical services to “Two fire stations — one full-time — threeriversnews.com. election. It is not smart to have PACs See STATE REP. VIEWS, page 3
There seems to be nothing better these days than driving around to view all of the changing colors and trees in the fall ... Or maybe starting to listen to Christmas music in November is more of your ‘thing’ ... But we have to say, the best of all is hearing that a spot for front page banners on the Three Rivers Commercial-News has opened up and realizing what a great deal you can get for this prime advertising! Call 269.279.7488 today to speak with an advertising rep about this great opportunity!
WHAT WE’RE WORKING ON: Fleckenstein honored for service TODAY’S WEATHER Pam & Joe Eichorn •HIGH: 71º •LOW: 58º To subscribe, place an ad or submit ©2016 Three Rivers Commercial, Inc. HAVE A GREAT DAY: a news tip call: 269.279.7488 2 – Wednesday, November 2, 2016
What's Up? Commercial-News ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday, Nov. 3 •Three Rivers Food Site open, 9 a.m. — noon, 18 Railroad Drive. •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 10:30 a.m., George Washington Carver Center, 436 Jeffer- son St., Three Rivers. •Three Rivers Community Kitchen, 4-5:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 321 N. Main St., Three Rivers. •Mendon’s 4:4 Food and More community kitchen, 4:30-6 p.m., Mendon United Methodist Church, 320 W. Main St. •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m., St. Clare’s Catholic Church, 229 N. Dean St., Cen- treville.
Friday, Nov. 4 •Three Rivers Downtown Development Authori- ty, 8 a.m., city hall, 333 W. Michigan Ave. •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. Main St., Three Rivers. They serve Sunday, Nov. 6 John Yearling is pictured with fellow Three Rivers Lions (from left) Raeann •Daylight Savings Time ends today. Don’t forget Yearling inducted into Snook, Margaret Shultz, Barb Stutesman, Jeff Mayuiers, Doug Gross, John to move your clock back one hour at 2 a.m. Bippus, Norm Stutesman, Jim Oestrike, Julie Mayuiers, Ed Smallcombe, Bill Mayuiers, Pat O’Malley. Monday, Nov. 7 Commercial-News/Elena Meadows •Three Rivers Cemetery Board, 6 p.m., cem- Lions’ Centennial Circle etery office. began as business people gathering us,” Mayuiers said. “Sixty-four dedicated his life to helping the and two pins, the Melvin Jones •Three Rivers School Board, 6 p.m., District Second most together to help those in need, years ago Lions itself was still vision ‘we serve’ grow to what it is 100 Year Centennial Pin and the Training Room, 851 Sixth Ave. senior member of and today Lions International is evolving, still learning how to today — the oldest and largest Centennial Pin. •Three Rivers Planning Commission, 6 p.m., one of the largest service succeed in its mission ‘we serve.’ service organization in the world.” Elena Meadows can be reached city hall, 333 W. Michigan Ave. the group still organizations in the world. Here sits a man who believed In honor of Yearling’s at 279-7488 ext. 22 or news@ •Constantine Village Council, 7 p.m., village serving Yearling was 30 when he joined enough in the idea he said yes and distinction, he received a plaque threeriversnews.com. hall, 115 White Pigeon St. the club, Mayuiers said. “He •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7:30 p.m., By Elena Meadows joined because as a Navy veteran Congregational Church, 360 S. Washington, Managing Editor he felt it was the right thing to do, Special pin Constantine. and he liked their motto, ‘We Lions past district governor THREE RIVERS — John s e r v e .’” Jeff Mayuiers presents John Tuesday, Nov. 8 Yearling joined an elite group of As he got more involved with Yearling with the Melvin •Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA), Lions on Friday, Oct. 28. Lions he held every club office Jones 100 Year Centennial 8:30 a.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 321 N. Pin. Surprised by a visit from his possible except the role of treasurer Commercial-News/ Main St., Three Rivers. family and a dozen Three Rivers — as a banker, he felt he dealt with Elena Meadows •Three Rivers Food Site open, 9 a.m. — noon, Lions Club members at Bowman that enough every day. He served 18 Railroad Drive. Place Senior Living where he as club president for two terms. •St. Joseph County Transportation Authority, resides, he soon learned from past He enjoyed Lions so much that 9:10 a.m., ISD office, 62445 Shimmel Road, district governor Jeff Mayuiers his wife Doris became a Lioness Centreville. that he was now a member of the and was just as active as he was. •Three Rivers Community Kitchen, 4-5:30 p.m., Centennial Circle, comprised of He sponsored 10 members into Trinity Episcopal Church, 321 N. Main St., Three Lions in District 11-B2 who had the club, and has received both the Rivers. been in service for 50 years or Three Rivers Lion of the Year •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., George more. award as well as the Melvin Jones Washington Carver Center, 436 Jefferson St., He has topped that number by Fellowship, one of the highest Three Rivers. 14 years, having joined the Three awards Lions has to offer. •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m., St. Rivers club in October 1952. In Lions began in 1917, and 2017 Clare’s Catholic Church, 229 N. Dean St., Cen- fact, he is the second most senior marks the club’s 100th year of treville. member of District 11-B2 still service. serving. “With 64 years of service, Lion Mayuiers explained to the John Yearling is one of the few gathered residents that Lions pioneers of Lionism still among Lottery Nov. 1, 2016 Midday 3: 354 Midday 4: 4763 Fueling ‘Kristen’s fight’ Daily 3: 842 Daily 4: 1443 Family and friends of Kristen Borst of Three Rivers turned out in droves to Fantasy 5: 06 21 24 28 31 Frankie’s By The Tracks for a pizza fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 29 to support Keno: 03 14 15 17 19 20 her as she battles pancreatic cancer. The restaurant donated $5 for each 30 34 36 41 42 47 48 50 large pizza ordered; as of 7:30 p.m., 94 pizzas had been recorded in the 52 55 57 60 62 65 68 78 computer with more to come. Her sister, Robin Friel, said the turnout had been “awesome” and they had raised at least $5,000. This included live and Mega Millions: silent auctions; one of the items included a handicap accessible bathtub/ 19 24 31 39 45 (13) shower from Aquatic. Family friend Jay Levandoski helped organize the Megaplier: 2x event. “It’s awesome how the community came out to support my sister,” Poker Lotto: Rebecca Weiderman said. She noted they were also celebrating Borst’s birthday (Oct. 23), so that brought a lot of emotion. Borst, the mother of 3C 9S 6S 4H 2C two teenage daughters, worked at Colon Village Pharmacy. Friel said that the village of Colon had been extremely supportive as well. Commercial-News/Elena Meadows The MTHarkeE MAtR KinE TRINeviewREVIEW STOCK EXCHANGE HIGHLIGHTS DAILY DOW JONES STOCK MARKET INDEXES 52-Week Net YTD 12-mo NYSE NASDAQ Dow Jones industrials 18,280 High Low Name Last Chg %Chg %Chg %Chg 18,668.44 15,450.56 Dow Industrials 18,037.10 -105.32 -.58 +3.51 +.66 d 10,413.71 -68.18 d 5,153.58 -35.56 Close: 18,037.10 8,358.20 6,403.31 Dow Transportation 8,008.38 -49.64 -.62 +6.65 -2.42 d d 18,100 Change: -105.32 (-0.6%) 723.83 547.22 Dow Utilities 663.41 -11.82 -1.75 +14.81 +14.12 10,903.86 8,937.99 NYSE Composite 10,413.71 -68.18 -.65 +2.66 -1.85 GAINERS ($2 OR MORE) GAINERS ($2 OR MORE) 17,920 10 DAYS 18,800 5,342.88 4,209.76 Nasdaq Composite 5,153.58 -35.56 -.69 +2.92 +.16 Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg 970.33 809.96 S&P 100 938.36 -5.51 -.58 +2.95 -.30 2,193.81 1,810.10 S&P 500 2,111.72 -14.43 -.68 +3.32 +.09 ValeantPh 23.86 +6.02 +33.7 SkylinMd rs 2.61 +1.04 +66.2 18,400 Navios pfG 6.90 +1.10 +18.9 Oculus rs 5.04 +1.04 +26.0 1,581.53 1,215.14 S&P MidCap 1,494.01 -15.45 -1.02 +6.82 +1.83 PionEnSvc 4.10 +.55 +15.5 Arowana un 13.00 +2.52 +24.0 22,785.41 18,462.43 Wilshire 5000 21,913.48 -159.01 -.72 +3.52 -.22 NavMH pfH 6.72 +.76 +12.8 Sanfilp 61.30 +10.62 +21.0 18,000 1,263.46 943.09 Russell 2000 1,177.94 -13.44 -1.13 +3.71 -1.14 Engility 31.79 +3.06 +10.7 Performnt 3.56 +.54 +17.9 LejuHldgs 4.19 +.39 +10.3 Westmrld 10.44 +1.56 +17.6 17,600 DorianLPG 6.18 +.55 +9.8 HeskaCorp 57.53 +8.13 +16.5 UTUAL UNDS ConsolEngy 18.43 +1.48 +8.7 Advaxis wt 5.23 +.58 +12.5 M F VedantaLtd 13.09 +1.03 +8.5 OssenInn rs 2.36 +.24 +11.3 17,200 Total Assets Total Return/Rank Pct Min Init Ameresco 5.20 +.40 +8.3 AmkorTch 10.23 +.96 +10.4 Name Obj ($Mlns) NAV 4-wk 12-mo 5-year Load Invt 16,800 American Funds AMCAPA m LG 26,281 26.50 -2.8 +2.7/A +13.8/B 5.75 250 MJ J A SO LOSERS ($2 OR MORE) LOSERS ($2 OR MORE) American Funds AmBalA m MA 54,533 24.68 -1.1 +4.7/A +10.6/A 5.75 250 Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg American Funds BondA m CI 20,420 13.05 -0.5 +4.2/C +2.9/C 3.75 250 American Funds CapIncBuA m IH 71,450 57.24 -2.9 +2.3/C +7.5/A 5.75 250 YumBrnds 60.69 -25.59 -29.7 ReWalkRob 2.64 -.61 -18.9 Instructre n 20.30 -5.15 -20.2 VanNR pfB 3.65 -.79 -17.8 STOCKS OF LOCAL INTEREST American Funds CpWldGrIA m WS 52,630 44.39 -2.4 +1.1/B +9.6/B 5.75 250 Glatfelter 18.00 -4.22 -19.0 ClearsBio n 18.15 -3.48 -16.1 American Funds EurPacGrA m FG 26,587 46.46 -2.6 -0.4/B +6.7/B 5.75 250 PitnyBw 14.54 -3.30 -18.5 DarioHlth 2.76 -.45 -14.0 YTD YTD American Funds FnInvA m LB 46,671 53.08 -1.6 +5.3/A +13.7/B 5.75 250 Brookdale 11.80 -2.63 -18.2 Innodata 2.15 -.35 -14.0 Name Ex Div Yld PE Last Chg %Chg Name Ex Div Yld PE Last Chg %Chg American Funds GrthAmA m LG 75,200 43.08 -2.3 +3.8/A +14.3/A 5.75 250 MarineMx 16.45 -3.50 -17.5 VanNR pfC 3.90 -.59 -13.1 AT&T Inc NY 1.96 5.4 14 36.56 -.23 +6.2 HomeDp NY 2.76 2.3 20 119.89 -2.12 -9.3 American Funds IncAmerA m AL 74,287 21.11 -1.7 +5.5/A +9.4/A 5.75 250 DougDyn 26.50 -5.60 -17.4 Tronc 10.54 -1.49 -12.4 AbbottLab NY 1.04 2.7 20 39.05 -.19 -13.0 Intel NA 1.04 3.0 15 34.52 -.35 +.2 American Funds InvCoAmA m LB 58,167 35.72 -2.5 +5.6/A +13.6/B 5.75 250 EtfZackLC 22.28 -3.55 -13.8 Luminex 18.26 -2.57 -12.3 American Funds MutualA m LV 23,592 35.87 -2.8 +5.7/A +12.1/C 5.75 250 CSVLgNG rs 28.68 -4.40 -13.3 ObalonT n 11.41 -1.52 -11.8 AmAxle NY ...... 5 17.06 -.86 -9.9 JohnJn NY 3.20 2.8 18 115.34 -.65 +12.3 DxBrzBull s 42.25 -5.22 -11.0 SterlCons 6.42 -.86 -11.8 American Funds NewPerspA m WS 36,897 36.38 -2.8 0.0/C +10.8/A 5.75 250 AEP NY 2.36 3.7 22 63.38 -1.46 +8.8 Kadant NY .76 1.5 16 52.35 +.70 +28.9 American Funds WAMutInvA m LV 51,347 40.04 -1.6 +4.5/B +12.8/B 5.75 250 BP PLC NY 2.40 7.0 ... 34.11 -1.44 +9.1 Kellogg NY 2.08 2.8 22 75.21 +.08 +4.1 Federated EqIncA f LV 828 21.55 -1.5 -2.4/E +9.6/E 5.50 1,500 OST CTIVE ($1 OR MORE) OST CTIVE ($1 OR MORE) M A M A Cisco NA 1.04 3.4 14 30.48 -.20 +13.1 McDnlds NY 3.76 3.3 21 112.25 -.32 -5.0 FrankTemp-Templeton WorldA m WS 4,164 15.71 +1.2 -0.1/C +8.1/D 5.75 1,000 Name Vol (00) Last Chg Name Vol (00) Last Chg CocaCola NY 1.40 3.3 26 42.12 -.28 -2.0 Microsoft NA 1.56 2.6 25 59.80 -.12 +7.8 Hartford BalC m MA 165 20.68 -2.6 +0.4/E +8.3/B 1.00 2,000 WeathfIntl 1574653 4.49 -.33 SiriusXM 519466 4.16 -.01 ConAgra NY 1.00 2.1 27 47.59 -.59 +12.9 Oracle NY .60 1.6 19 38.46 +.04 +5.7 Hartford HealthcarC m SH 282 26.29 -8.3 -9.0/B +17.7/C 1.00 2,000 BkofAm 860296 16.61 +.11 Apple Inc 421517 111.49 -2.05 Lord Abbett AffiliatA m LV 5,447 14.91 -1.9 +5.0/B +12.8/B 5.75 1,000 ValeantPh 622198 23.86 +6.02 AMD 391656 7.09 -.14 Disney NY 1.42 1.5 16 92.39 -.30 -12.1 PepsiCo NY 3.01 2.8 23 106.71 -.49 +6.8 Lord Abbett AffiliatC m LV 391 14.91 -2.0 +4.2/B +12.1/C 1.00 1,000 Pfizer 524294 31.07 -.64 BrcdeCm 354516 11.24 +.64 Eaton NY 2.28 3.8 15 60.70 -3.07 +16.6 Perrigo NY .58 .7 ... 84.70 +1.51 -41.5 Lord Abbett BondDebA m MU 4,432 7.85 -0.6 +6.9/A +6.9/A 2.25 1,000 ChesEng 491544 5.36 -.15 MicronT 264900 16.98 -.18 ExxonMbl NY 3.00 3.6 33 83.65 +.33 +7.3 Pfizer NY 1.20 3.9 14 31.07 -.64 -3.7 CntryLink 355288 24.97 -1.61 Intel 243661 34.52 -.35 Lord Abbett BondDebC m MU 1,952 7.87 -0.7 +6.2/B +6.2/A 1.00 1,000 FordM 353801 11.61 -.13 Microsoft 236083 59.80 -.12 FifthThird NA .52 2.4 12 21.85 +.09 +8.7 Stryker NY 1.52 1.3 24 114.79 -.56 +23.5 Lord Abbett MABalOppA m MA 1,468 11.01 -1.2 +3.6/B +8.0/C 2.25 1,500 Vale SA 347710 6.90 -.02 Facebook 215501 129.50 -1.49 FordM NY .60 5.2 5 11.61 -.13 -17.6 VerizonCm NY 2.31 4.8 13 47.66 -.44 +3.1 Putnam GeoPutA m MA 943 17.14 -1.6 +2.9/C +9.2/B 5.75 0 Petrobras 322436 11.09 -.58 FrontierCm 187033 3.93 -.09 GenElec NY .92 3.2 26 28.88 -.22 -7.3 WalMart NY 2.00 2.9 15 69.30 -.72 +13.1 Putnam GrowIncA m LV 4,538 20.58 -1.4 +2.0/D +12.3/C 5.75 0 GenElec 312080 28.88 -.22 Groupon 182929 3.88 -.11 HP Inc NY .50 3.5 7 14.35 -.14 +21.2 WalgBoots NA 1.50 1.8 19 82.46 -.27 -3.2 Vanguard 500Adml LB 171,646 195.22 -2.5 +3.8/A +14.0/A NL 10,000 HarleyD NY 1.40 2.5 15 56.33 -.69 +24.1 WellsFargo NY 1.52 3.3 11 45.99 -.02 -15.4 Vanguard InstIdxI LB 115,774 193.16 -2.5 +3.8/A +14.0/A NL5,000,000 DIARY DIARY Vanguard InstPlus LB 92,984 193.18 -2.5 +3.8/A +14.1/A NL200,000,000 Advanced 728 Advanced 833 Stock Footnotes: g = Dividends and earnings in Canadian dollars. h = Does not meet continued-listing standards. Vanguard TotIntl FB 87,544 14.84 -2.0 +1.0/A +4.9/D NL 3,000 Declined 2,266 Declined 1,912 lf = Late filing with SEC. n = New in past 52 weeks. pf = Preferred. rs = Stock has undergone a reverse stock split of at least Vanguard TotStIAdm LB 143,188 52.62 -2.9 +3.5/B +13.8/A NL 10,000 Unchanged 85 Unchanged 214 50 percent within the past year. rt = Right to buy security at a specified price. s = Stock has split by at least 20 percent within Vanguard TotStIdx LB 102,803 52.60 -2.9 +3.4/B +13.7/B NL 3,000 Total issues 3,079 Total issues 2,959 the last year. un = Units. vj = In bankruptcy or receivership. wd = When distributed. wi = When issued. wt = Warrants. New Highs 30 New Highs 40 Mutual Fund Footnotes: b = Fee covering market costs is paid from fund assets. d = Deferred sales charge, or redemption CI -Intermediate-Term Bond, FB -Foreign Large Blend, IH -World Allocation, LB -Large Blend, LG -Large Growth, LV -Large New Lows 87 New Lows 156 fee. f = front load (sales charges). m = Multiple fees are charged. NA = not available. p = previous day’s net asset value. Value, MA -Moderate Allocation, SH - Health, MU - Multisector Bond, WS -World Stock, Total Return: Chng in NAV with div- Volume 4,269,812,359 Volume 1,816,954,633 s = fund split shares during the week. x = fund paid a distribution during the week.Source: The Associated Press. Sales idends reinvested. Rank: How fund performed vs. others with same objective: A is in top 20%, E in bottom 20%. Min Init Invt: figures are unofficial. Minimum $ needed to invest in fund. Source: Morningstar. Wednesday, November 2, 2016 - 3
Commercial-News Today Your Local Weather Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon 11/3 11/4 11/5 11/6 11/7
59/36 58/46 62/40 60/40 59/46 Showers Sunshine. More sun Sunny. Mostly ending by Highs in the than clouds. Highs in the sunny. midday. upper 50s Highs in the low 60s and Highs in the Highs in the and lows in low 60s and lows in the upper 50s upper 50s the mid 40s. lows in the low 40s. and lows in and lows in low 40s. the mid 40s. the mid 30s.
Sunrise: 8:17 Sunrise: 8:19 Sunrise: 8:20 Sunrise: 7:21 Sunrise: 7:22 AM AM AM AM AM Sunset: 6:33 Sunset: 6:32 Sunset: 6:30 Sunset: 5:29 Sunset: 5:28 PM PM PM PM PM STATE REP. VIEWS Seeking House seat ©2016 AMG | Parade Continued from page 1 Carol Higgins, Democratic candidate for 59th District State Representative, Yesterday’s High: 77 Low: 56 What changes in no-fault auto budgets? speaks Thursday, Oct. 27 at a forum put on by the League of Women Voters Precipitation: Ø Kalamazoo Area. At right is Aaron Miller, Republican candidate; at left is Yesterday’s figures provided by Three Rivers Waste Water Treatment Plant insurance would you propose? Miller: Absolutely. Our state has moderator Denise Hartsough, president of the League. Miller: We are uncapped in a wonderful part of our Constitution Commercial-News/Elena Meadows Michigan on our lifetime benefits that says it has to balance its budget so if a person gets in an accident every year. My wife and I do, my announced and it’s definitely the need. there is no limit on how much can parents do. What the state does, the most frequent constituent phone What is your stance on affirmative M-66 closed for repair be spent. Hospitals and healthcare federal government doesn’t, the call I’m getting. Why is my health action? agencies take advantage of that. local should. insurance going up by this much? Miller: We banned affirmative STURGIS — There will be a southbound M-66 between E. Before we have a cap in place, fixing Higgins: Yes I do. There are a lot The short answer is — That’s part action by a constitutional total closure of M-66 today Hatch and E. Main will be closed the root of the problem is necessary. of ways to balance a budget. I do of Obamacare. amendment, I think that’s a good through Friday, Nov. 4, according at the railroad crossing. Higgins: We need to have a cap borrow money to drive a car but Higgins: That’s more of a federal thing. It should depend on your to the Michigan Department of The detour is E. Hatch to N. on the catastrophic medical claim my budget is balanced. There are issue. The broader issue is merits as a person, not the color of Transportation. Northbound and Prospect to E. Main to M-66. so Michigan is not such an outlier ways to use the collective wealth of healthcare. We have a problem your skin. in our costs for car insurance. I an area to improve your budget and with healthcare and healthcare Higgins: The situation into believe that is something we can at the end of the year it needs to be costs. Truly our healthcare system which you are born has a big factor resolve so we still have an in the black. Cut programs and live is just too expensive. If we can into where you will be whenever Celebrating opportunity to have medical costs within your means, or go after control the costs, have bidding on you need to advance. Affirmative covered to a certain point but a additional funding. prescription drugs for Medicaid action was designed to help those 10 years at person’s regular health insurance is What changes if any would you and Medicare patients, get some of who suffer from their situation in also there to help with regular propose for Medicaid? the profit margin out, I believe all life. healthcare costs. Miller: The system could use of these costs will be in better Elena Meadows can be reached at NouVeau Salon Do you think local governments more self-responsibility. Health control and the people who need it 279-7488 ext. 22 or news@ Keeping it Local should be required to have balanced insurance premiums have just been the most will get the services they threeriversnews.com. Join us on November 4th & 5th for snacks and to enter our raffle for a chance to win some amazing products and other prizes from around the community. We will also have deals you won’t want to miss out on! THREE INJURED Continued from page 1 >$10 Men’s Cuts >$10 off $50 Gift Certificate $> 10 off Kid’s Cuts and taken to the hospital for passengers in the SUV. One of ambulance for treatment. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s >$10 off Women’s Cuts >$10 off Shellac >$10 off Pedicure >BOGO Wax treatment for a serious head them was thrown from the Excessive speed and alcohol Department and White Pigeon >10% off Product >$10 off Color Service >Buy 5 Foils Get 5 Foils Free injury. vehicle. Both were taken to are believed to be factors. The Township Fire Department There were two other adult Bronson Methodist Hospital by crash is still under investigation. assisted. LA’s Coffee Café Pizza Hut Crossfit Biggby Coffee Omni Credit Union All About Travel Applebee’s Corey Lake Orchard Subway Verizon Arby’s HealthTRAC Ridgeway Floral Mancino’s Yummy Creations Miami Tan by Misty DIVORCES CENTREVILLE — According Amanda Lynn Kiefer, both of Rose of Sturgis Kip Allen Brown and Jennifer to the records in the office of the Sturgis Timothy Ryan Jones of Battle Lee Brown, both of Three Rivers The Glen Oaks Community College Foundation would like to St. Joseph County Clerk, Lindsay Christopher Adam Hartzell Creek and Laura Michelle Jones Michael James Jungel, Jr. of thank the community and sponsors for their support of the Oswald, the following divorces and Jenniffer Allisson Hartzell, of Sturgis Constantine and Ann Marie Diamonds, Donors and Dollars for Scholars Gala Event which were granted by the St. Joseph both of Constantine Edil Bladimir Santos Jungel of White Pigeon raised over $12,500 to support student scholarships. County Circuit Court in October. Leonard Sheldon Gale and Maldonado of Sturgis and Alba Todd Paul Frohriep and Angela Lincoln Anglemyer of Indiana Christine Lynn Gale, both of Venicia Paz Paz of Honduras Jo Frohriep, both of Burr Oak and Kaley Jo Ruth of Three Rivers Three Rivers John Allen Shook and Shannon Bert Arthur Peterson and President’s List Highest Honors Wiley Damion-Scott Messer of Kevin Dujuan Euring and Sharie Shook, both of White Christina Marie Peterson, both of American Metal Fab, Inc. BippusUSA.com Sturgis and Allisyn Renee Messer Kristy Kay Waugh, both of Three Pigeon Three Rivers Fiebig Jewelers, Inc. Meijer of White Pigeon Rivers William Eugene Beck and Janie Kevin Donald Paul and Mark H. Moore and Brenda L. Nathan Ross Fish of Sturgis and Marie Beck, both of White Pigeon Cherilynn Marie Paul, both of
Moore, both of Three Rivers Mandy Jane Fish of Three Rivers Charles Thomas Zerbe and Three Rivers Honors Honorable Mention David Wright Alexander, Jr. of Scott K. Williamson of Judy Kay Zerbe, both of Sturgis Ronald Eugene Hunt of Sturgis HaasCaywood Attorneys & Counselors Sturgis Hospital Three Rivers and Stephanie Renae Cassopolis and Carol Rae Delbert Kennedy McCallie of and Juanita Rose Hunt of Kadant Johnson, Inc. Walmart Alexander of Centreville Williamson of Centreville Constantine and Ann Wanda Constantine LTi Printing, Inc. William Jack Clark and Karen Neil Simon Kemp of Sturgis Davidson McCallie of Three Jonathon Monroe Weaver of Robert Hubbell Lynn Clark, both of Constantine and Christa Renee' Kemp of Rivers Indiana and Alesha Marie Weaver Sturgis Journal Eugene Ivan Parish and Alicia Belleville Darryl Lynn Mellema of of Sturgis TH Plastics, Inc. Ann Parish, both of Sturgis Daniel Robert Leroy Keifer of Decatur and Sherrie Lynn Charles Raymond Purcell, II The Oaks Store Scott Aaron Adamson and Centreville and Amanda Marie Mellema of White Pigeon and Kimberly Sue-Ann Purcell, Thurston Woods Village, Inc. Kristen Jean Adamson, both of Keifer of Burr Oak Eric Abraham Sternaman and both of White Pigeon A special thank you to the Gala committee for all their hard work: Three Rivers William Duwayne Rose of Tara Renee Sternaman, both of Kent Robert Lane and Brenda Patty Devier, Val Juergens, Mary Dechow, Michelle McNamara, Travis James Kiefer and White Pigeon and Kristen Colleen Three Rivers Sue Lane, both of Sturgis Jean Thompson and Karen Webber. SENTENCES CENTREVILLE — The commit sexual penetration. months in jail with 53 days substance, methamphetamine. following sentences were handed Placed on probation for 60 served credited for criminal On count 2 sentenced to 12 down in the courtroom of Judge months. Fined $100. sexual conduct, second degree, months in jail with 165 days Paul Stutesman. Glenn David Fry, 48, of assault. served credited for carrying a Petko Strugar, 25, of Tacoma, Leonidas, sentenced to 14 days in Marion Lloyd Parish, Jr., 52, concealed weapon. On count 3 Wash., sentenced on count 1 to jail with 14 days served credited of Sturgis, sentenced to two sentenced to 12 months in jail 133 days in jail with 133 days for unlawful driving away a months in jail with five days with 165 days served credited for served credited for assaulting/ motor vehicle. Placed on served credited for operating possession by a felon of weapons, resisting/obstructing. On count probation for 24 months. while intoxicated, third offense. firearms. License is suspended 2, sentenced to 93 days in jail Ward Alan Elliott, 52, of Jail time to be scheduled by the for 60 days, restricted for 305 with 133 days served credited for Kalamazoo, sentenced to four DOC agent. Placed on probation days. Counts to be served assault/assault and battery. On months in jail with 125 days for 24 months. Ordered to pay concurrent with each other and count 3, sentenced to 93 days in served credited for possession of $200 OUIL reimbursement and with another case. jail with 133 days served credited a controlled substance, fined $500. Daniel Robert Ashbrook, 25, for assault/assault and battery. methamphetamine. License is Gregory Leamon Hudgins, of Constantine, sentenced to On count 4, sentenced to 93 days suspended for 60 days, restricted 30, of Constantine, sentenced to eight months in jail with two in jail with 133 days served for 305 days. 12 months in jail with 98 days days served credited for credited for assault/assault and Jason Dean Sparks, Jr., 19, of served credited for possession of controlled substance, operating/ battery. Counts are concurrent Sturgis, sentenced to 82 days in a controlled substance, maintaining lab involved. License with each other. jail with 82 days served credited methamphetamine. License is is suspended for 30 days, Stephanie Marie Penn, 27, of for possession of a controlled suspended for 60 days, restricted restricted for 150 days. Placed on Sturgis, sentenced to 11 months substance, methamphetamine. for 305 days. probation for 24 months. Jail in jail with 149 days served License is suspended for 30 days, James Dion Jennings, 34, of time is suspended. Fined $100. credited for dangerous weapon, restricted for 150 days. Placed on Kalamazoo, sentenced to 128 Frederick Ray Jenkins, Jr., 38, miscellaneous. Placed on probation for 24 months. Fined days in jail with 128 days served of Sturgis, sentenced to 10 probation for 24 months. Twin $100. credited for absconding or months in jail with 127 days County Community Probation Vshaun Germaine Brown, 29, forfeiting bond. Sentence is served credited for home Center is ordered as a term of of Three Rivers, sentenced to five concurrent with another case. invasion, third degree. Placed on jail. to 15 years in prison with 483 jail James Dion Jennings, 34, of probation for 24 months. Twin Carl Henry Schrader, 52, of days served credited for criminal Kalamazoo, sentenced on count County Community Probation Sturgis, sentenced to five months sexual conduct, person 13 to 15. 1 to 12 months in jail with 165 Center is ordered as a term of in jail with one day served Randy Dewey Robinson, 36, days served credited for jail. Ordered to pay $330 credited for assault with intent to of Nottawa, sentenced to six possession of a controlled restitution. 4 – Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Commercial-News
Three Rivers threeriversnews.com Commercial-News OPINION POLL OF THE WEEK RESULTS Do you think allowing pets in the workplace is a good idea? Yes 4 24% No 12 71% No opinion 1 5% To vote in our current poll, visit threeriversnews.com
THIS WEEK'S POLL Oct. 30 marked the third anniversary of Constantine’s highway bypass opening. How long do you think it will still be called the bypass?
YOUR LETTERS An ‘undecided’ decides: time to vote To the editor: for generations to come, I have For the longest time, I was unsure concluded that I cannot sit this one whether I could vote for either out. presidential candidate of America’s Everything considered, I will not two major parties. Neither vote for the candidate who has embodies even the minimal, basic been enmeshed for decades in qualities I would desire in the political scandal — one after President of the United States. I another — who presents herself had hoped for what I call a and her family as those whose YOUR LETTERS “Do-Over.” You know, when kids interests are for others when their Aaron Miller, a true leader capable candidates, several of whom will make excellent board play a game in which there is some interests are purely selfish, To the editor: members, one stands out: Erin Harrington. She is currently the Chief form of interference not typically enriching themselves and Aaron Miller has done a fine job representing the 59th State House Assistant Prosecutor for St. Joseph County. She is unique among all encountered which affects a play becoming more and more powerful District in Lansing. He is one of the hardest working, most sincere, the candidates because of her professional background: Not only is and it is decided by both sides to while conning a nation and, conscientious statesmen I have ever known. I have total confidence she a lawyer, but she also has a Masters degree in Social Work. She is “do it over.” Unfortunately — and somehow, getting away with it year in Aaron’s desire and ability to do what he believes is best for our uniquely suited for the role of a board member who is tasked with yet predictably — it never after year after year. I will not vote district. Based on his long list of endorsements and supports, many leadership and vision for the school district and formulation of board happened. I subsequently for the candidate who believes that others agree. policy to comply with ever-changing laws and requirements. Erin has wondered if I could vote unborn children have no rights and Miller is a balanced, sincere Christian man that is active in his the background and awareness to recognize the struggles and Libertarian. After my review of the that there is absolutely nothing community. He demonstrated such a fine work ethic as a teacher that applaud the successes of the product of our school system — the Libertarian Party platform and its wrong with terminating their lives multiple schools wanted his services. He has taught in both Michigan students. candidate, I realized that voting for for any reason prior to their birth. I and Indiana, observing the best of both systems and will promote the Erin, the mother of two active boys, is energetic and talented. She Gary Johnson was not, for me, a will not vote for the candidate who best in education. While Miller is a life-long resident of the 59th has no agenda except the desire to help make our school system, the viable option. I wrestled with the believes in an expansive rather House District, he is willing to learn from anywhere in an effort to one that will educate her own children, the best it can be. As idea of not voting in a presidential than limited federal government, offer the best solutions. After years of legislative stalemate, Miller prosecutor, Erin must understand and apply the law to allegations of election when, for decades, I have affecting the flexibility of individual contributed to finally passing meaningful road funding. One former criminal activity presented to her by the police. She must then decide understood and never questioned states to legislate and otherwise State House candidate has attempted to use all the above in an effort whether or not criminal charges are appropriate. As a social worker, both the privilege and the duty we, govern as their own citizens see fit. to mislead and confuse voters. Perhaps, that is why Miller beat him she relies on her education to assess and evaluate all those involved as Americans, have in this nation I will not vote for the candidate 63-37 percent in the last election? One of the most outrageous recent in criminal activity and that knowledge also aids her when she meets — grounded on the premise that who believes that “it takes a village” statements is that Miller is a “Career Politician.” That would be quite with crime victims and witnesses. She is able to hear “between the “all men are created equal, that they — especially a village the values a trick considering he has not yet even completed his first term! lines,” and help people open up about their concerns. are endowed by their Creator with and practices of which are dictated Some people will say anything. Erin communicates effectively and understands the feedback from certain unalienable Rights, that by the federal government — to “Miller is a nice guy. He’s personable with a ready handshake, a the people she meets. This listening skill coupled with her knowledge among these are Life, Liberty and effectively raise our children. And I million-dollar smile, an adorable daughter and a lovely wife” to quote of the law and ability to problem-solve in a patient and measured way the pursuit of Happiness” and will not vote for the candidate who, one detractor. Somehow, these all seem like good things to me. Don’t makes her a leader who will get things done. She has the drive to formulated in the design of self- contrary to God’s infinite wisdom allow his record to be twisted or confused. If you have any questions reach out to parents and community members, and listen to and government — to vote. and design, supports the for Representative Miller, simply contact him. He will happily answer partner with other resources in our community. She can research As I have watched the redefinition of marriage, family your questions and listen to your thought, ideas and concerns. In a answers to questions and find solutions to problems. She can argue presidential and vice presidential and even something as basic as an recent forum, Miller stated that he is intent on continuing to, strenuously in support of an issue but at the end of the day, accepts debates, as I have poured over and individual’s gender. “Remain a continual learner.” That is a sign of a true leader. Miller the outcome whether she wins or loses and respects those who did consumed so much of what both I do not like the alternative to the has my continued support on Nov. 8! not agree with her. We need more of that. the main-stream and conservative candidates for whom I will not Rodney Chupp She expects excellence and thoroughness from herself and the staff media have presented — not to vote. I believe, however, that this Sturgis at the prosecutor’s office. I am one of those staff members. I know her mention, of course, musing over election is not only “one-of-a-kind” as a kind, caring and compassionate person who truly wants to make the political satire of Saturday but one that is absolutely critical in a difference. She will make a difference for all who learn and work in Night Live — as I consider not just which to be involved. As difficult as In a field of experienced, capable our school system, and she will strive to assure that the community’s who will hold the office of the it is for me to say it, I am voting for candidates, Harrington stands out view is reflected in the vision for Three Rivers Community Schools President of the United States but Donald Trump. May God have To the editor: — our schools. Please vote for Erin Harrington on Nov. 8. what that person desires to achieve mercy on us whoever it is that wins On Nov. 8, four seats on the Three Rivers Community Schools Linda Baker including the appointment of this election. Our nation is lost. Board of Education will be on the ballot. In a field of experienced and Three Rivers possibly multiple Supreme Court Ultimately, we should have been justices which will undeniably seeking Him all along. affect the direction of this nation Ted Bierdeman not just for a “number of years” but Three Rivers
MEMBERS OF www.threeriversnews.com Yesterday 10 Years Ago 25 Years Ago 50 Years Ago November 2, 2006 November 2, 1991 November 2, 1966
CENTREVILLE — “The last three days THREE RIVERS — Area officials were on THREE RIVERS — With yesterday’s first Published daily except Sunday and holidays we’ve made a big dent in them,” said MSU hand at the Three Rivers Community Center snowfall of the season in Three Rivers, city by Three Rivers Commercial Inc. Extension Director Maury Kaercher, to sign an agreement establishing equitable employees removed the three goats from 124 North Main Street, P.O. Box 130 speaking of St. Joseph County grains, whose ambulance service for Three Rivers and “Goat Island” in the Rocky River to take harvest has been slowed by many days of three townships. “This is a historic occasion them to their winter farm home. Pictured Three Rivers, Ml 49093 soggy weather. “There’s been a pretty steady for Three Rivers and the area and we will were Arnold Alexander and Edwin Vancely Telephone (269) 279-7488 Fax (269) 279-6007 pace in St. Joseph County,” Kaercher said, continue to look at other areas where we can as they ferried two of the animals across the “but a lot of guys are pretty nervous.” Yields work together,” said Lawrence O’Dell, river to the shore. Publisher and Editor: Dirk Milliman, ext. 26 • [email protected] from this summer’s crop are coming in on chairperson of the government relations General manager: Barb England, ext. 18 • [email protected] the high end as most predicted they would. committee of the Three Rivers Area JONES — The outhouse from behind the Circulation manager: Kricket Arevalo, ext. 13 • [email protected] “We’re about five percent above budget,” Chamber of Commerce. His remarks came Paul Taylor garage in Jones made its annual Jenny Platz of Pioneer Hi-Bred International prior to the signing of the agreement by move into the street on Halloween night. It Managing editor: Elena Meadows, ext. 22 • [email protected] said of this year’s seed corn harvest. Three Rivers Mayor Mike Fleckenstein and was there to greet Jones residents yesterday Staff writer: Alek Frost, ext. 24 • [email protected] supervisors of Park Township, Lockport morning. The building was well decorated, Sports editor: Scott Hassinger, ext. 25 • [email protected] BROOKLYN — The Three Rivers High Township and Fabius Township. The including the painting of the town’s name on Newsstand and Subscription Rates School boys’ cross country team will be on agreement calls for the ambulance service to the side. In previous years halloweeners have 75¢ per copy. Motor route: $13.00 per month. In-county mail: $243.90 per year. the fast track Saturday when Gene Schroll continue to be provided by the city of Three graced the sides with such signs as Other rates upon request. Subscriptions may be transferred but not refunded. and his Wildcats make their third consecutive Rivers on a 24-hour-per-day basis. “Republican Headquarters,” “Beauty Parlor,” Your carrier strives to give you the best service possible. If you do not receive your newspaper by 5 p.m. appearance in the Michigan High School and National Political Convention Hall.” weekdays or 8 a.m. Saturday, please call our office at 269-279-7488. Athletic Association state championships at THREE RIVERS — In order to create a Taylor’s efforts to prevent the move by Member: Michigan Press Association, National Newspaper Association Michigan International Speedway in year-round attraction, the commission is fastening it securely to the ground this year Periodical postage paid at Three Rivers, Michigan. Publication Number 628380. Consolidating and succeeding Brooklyn. Jordan Parks of Howardsville considering the construction of a viewing failed. Hustler, established 1895; Commercial Hustler, established 1902; Daily Commercial Hustler, established 1902. Christian and Nathan Hufstedler of station at the Meyer-Broadway/Coon Postmaster: Centreville are also running in the Division Hollow Park. Any interested business with Send address changes to The Three Rivers Commercial-News, 124 N. Main St., P.O. Box 130, Three Rivers, MI 4 boys’ race and Jackie Diekman from the ability and/or experience in constructing 49093. Centreville in the girls’ race. such a facility is encouraged to contract Denny Bowen, director. Wednesday, November 2, 2016 - 5
Commercial-News Comics and figure out a way for you to work near each other in harmony. Andy Capp It’s always better to clear the air — especially when you consider how ‘Dear Annie’ much carbon dioxide Sarah’s letting out with all those exaggerated sighs. Annie Lane Dear Annie: This is in response to the couple who have been married www.creators.com for one year and have the “too hot/too cold” problem when sleeping. My husband and I have been mar- Dear Annie: I am a 25-year-old fortable. I would eat only on break ried for 32 years. We had the problem woman working at a small company and lunch if that were enough time, that he likes it hot and I like it cold. with an open floor plan in a nice, spa- but it isn’t. Many years ago, I bought a mattress cious office. Should I just ignore Sarah’s hostile pad that has dual heating elements. I sit near “Sarah,” who seems irrita- attitude toward me? Should I carefully My husband sleeps with it on high B.C. ble about a lot of things, including the ask her about what’s bothering her or every night. When we had a king-size sound of eating or drinking. Because of go through a supervisor? We don’t have mattress, I could feel some of the heat. my fast metabolism and active lifestyle, human resources. About 10 years ago, we needed a new I need to snack every hour or two. — Girl Who’s Gotta Eat mattress. We were living in a two-story At first, Sarah would put on her Dear Girl: The more time I spend condo, and they couldn’t get a king- headphones, start blasting music and writing about this sort of topic and size up the stairs because there was sigh loudly when I started eating — hearing from readers the more I realize a turn in the stairway. So we got two even if it was something quiet, such there are two types of people in the twin beds and pushed them together. as a banana. She does the same when world: those who can usually tune out The only difference I have noticed is another co-worker drinks soda. When background noise and those whose that I no longer can feel the heat from it became an obvious pattern, I pri- blood pressure starts rising the min- his side of the bed. Hurray! We have a vately asked a few co-workers (without ute they hear someone opening a bag heavier comforter, and if I feel warm, I mentioning Sarah) whether my fre- of chips. I’m guessing Sarah is in the just throw it off me. My husband sleeps quent eating bothers them. They all latter camp. with it almost covering his head. Dog Eat Doug told me it doesn’t bother them. After The next time you start snacking — Sleeping Like Babies all, we all snack at our desks, including and Sarah starts glaring, be direct. Ask Send your questions for Annie Lane Sarah. her whether your eating is bothering to [email protected]. To find out Today Sarah got closer to being her. Then explain what you told me — more about Annie Lane and read fea- openly hostile, giving me a death stare that you have a high metabolism and tures by other Creators Syndicate colum- every time I bit a carrot stick. I didn’t need to eat snacks throughout the day nists and cartoonists, visit the Creators react, but I’m starting to get uncom- — and say you’d like to compromise Syndicate website at www.creators.com.
The more attention and appreciation you give this person, the more your ‘Horoscopes soul gets fed. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Nest Heads Short-term strategies will have flash and by Holiday’ impact, but if they don’t lead to your long term goal then they are a detriment Holiday Mathis to your plans. Play the long game. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your www.creators.com impulse to put extra effort into appear- ances is right on. The way you present ARIES (March 21-April 19). Chances won’t be investigated until there’s a yourself may matter more to you than are, you’re having trouble stopping an problem. But why wait for trouble to it does to the others, and that’s just fine. unwanted behavior or thought pattern. find out what’s really going on? Be You’re the one who has to walk around This is the time to drop the effort. proactive. Use curiosity now to build in you! Focus on what you want to start instead. bonds and you won’t have to use it to PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It’s What’s going to take the place of this sort through a mess later. impossible to learn and grow if you pattern? Start with that. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). When don’t sleep. Sleep is where life’s process- Rugrats TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Make people move differently to the beat ing happens. It’s where the healing and it up as you go along. The one who will of the music, it’s entirely possible that rejuvenation happens. The value of rest do this with you today is a true friend, they’re not really hearing the same cannot be underestimated these days. maybe even a true love; that’s what it music. Today will bring a classic case of To write to Holiday Mathis, visit www. takes to throw out the rules and open “vive la difference”! creators.com/author/holiday-mathis and the gates and just trust the other person. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Doing click “Contact.” GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Did you things the conventional way will cost ever think you’d be here? Look around you conventional amounts of money; with your “if I weren’t me what would that is to say, you’ll be paying a lot. You I see” head. That little thing you’ve could keep hundreds in your pocket been frustrated with has a pretty easy through creative thinking. solution that will be illuminated by this SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). perspective shift. Theoretically, were it you in the scenar- CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ve io, you would behave in a certain way. lo riends more leeway than you think in a sit- Then again, life doesn’t happen in the- F & F uation. Still, you don’t want to push ory. Since you won’t know until you’re against the boundaries — not worth the in it (and you don’t plan to be in it!), it’s backlash. So go slowly. Take a small step best to withhold judgement. toward your preference and, ultimately, SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). your freedom. There’s a person who feeds the needs of LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Most things your soul in a way that others cannot.
The Other Coast
The Wizard of Id
Sudoku Puzzle #4135-M Heathcliff 1 2 3 4 5 2 6 7 3 4 8 6 8 4 3 6 9 5 2 9 1 8 7 4 3 9 2 5 7 1 2 6
© 2009 Hometown Content YOU WILL FIND THE ANSWERMedium TO TODAY’S SUDOKU PUZZLE ON TODAY’S CLASSIFIEDS PAGE! 6 – Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Commercial-News
Three Rivers threeriversnews.com Commercial-News SPORTS One more: Cubs beat Indians, force Series to deciding Game 7 revving, throttled the Indians homered and had three hits. “We Russell hits 9-3 on Tuesday night in Game 6 knew they’ve got a great ballclub grand slam to push this tense tug-of-war over there. They were lined up FORE!The Good of the Game between baseball’s two longest with their three-headed monster By Jerry 'Jerome' Wright CLEVELAND (AP) — One title drought holders to the limit. of a pitching staff. We’re still very more game. For everything. The biggest, most nerve- confident.” Either a 108-year World Series wracking day lies ahead. Kris Bryant homered to spark Putting tip of the week: Hold the putter lightly, but to freezing. 3) Don’t play on a soft, thawing, muddy championship drought will come “This is kind of fitting for a three-run first inning, Russell firmly; as if you were holding a bird in your hand. course. That leaves huge indentations in the ground to an end, or another that’s lasted these two franchises. This is hit the first Series slam in 11 (No pun intended). and can ruin a soft green. 4) Never run across the greens. 5) Never jump up and down on the greens. 68 years. storybook,” Cubs catcher David years and Jake Arrieta worked THREE RIVERS — The leagues and golf 6) Never swing a club in disgust and gouge the Hysteria for one fan base, Ross said. “They’ll make movies into the sixth as the Cubs, down tournaments are done for the winter. Or are they? greens. 7) Do not pull your golf cart across the more heartbreak for the other. about this one day.” 3-1 back at Wrigley Field, are Read on. green, or take it to the edge of the green. 8) Never Cubs vs. Indians in a winner- Indians ace Corey Kluber, now rolling. One more win at First of all, let me remind you about taking care of drive a riding cart onto the green; keep the cart 20 take-all Game 7. dominant while winning Games Progressive Field would bring the golf course that is always exposed to the feet from the edge of the green. 9) If you carry your As it should be. 1 and 4, starts again on short rest their first championship since elements. We must applaud the greens clubs, leave your bag beside the green and carry superintendents for the great jobs they do to keep your putter when you walk on the green. “It’s just correct and apt that Wednesday night at home 1908. the courses in playing condition, not only in the Finally, in inclement weather, if the course is cold we’d go seven games,” Chicago against big league ERA leader The Indians, trying for their regular season, but keeping it in playing condition and frozen, soft and soggy, too wet, or too dry (like manager Joe Maddon said. Kyle Hendricks. first title since 1948, missed a during the fall; then in the winter. The fairways take burned from the sun and not enough watering can Addison Russell hit a grand Cleveland’s hopes will rest second shot at closing out the special techniques. The greens take special be done), check with the golf pro or the pro shop slam and tied a Series record with their best pitcher, the one Cubs. Cleveland is now forced to techniques. They must be treated night and day, but staff to see if the course is open for play. with six RBIs, and Chicago took guy they’ve been able to count play another Game 7 after losing not with identical techniques. The golf course Now for the good news about fall, winter, and provider (the owners) must work with the spring golf when the courses are unplayable due to advantage of a huge early misplay on all season. in 11 innings to the Florida greenskeepers to make sure they have the necessary weather. in Cleveland’s outfield as the “We knew it wasn’t going to be Marlins in 1997 in its last trip to chemicals, fertilizers, equipment, and knowledge of The Dome! Always dry inside. The putting green Cubs, their offense finally easy,” said Jason Kipnis, who the Series. what it takes to keep the course playable. is always playable. The driving range is always The owners group at Sauganash Country Club available during their open hours. (Unless all tees did a spectacular job of restoring the greens for the are full with other golfers. Perhaps, the biggest 2016 season. They found the right people to do the “plus” is you can play nine or 18 holes on some of work; they bought the right, and necessary, the greatest courses in the world on The Dome’s fertilizers/chemicals/seeds, etc., and they consulted Simulators. If you’ve never done that, you’re missing with those who shared their knowledge and a fun, great experience. expertise. The owners heard nary a complaint and In fact, (remember what I said at the beginning) Today’s no discouraging words were detected on the course you can sign up for league and/or tournament play by the players. on the Simulators, and play all winter! So golf is not Schedule I was talking with Steven Scott, general manager closed up for the season. You don’t have to wait for at Pine View at the end of the regular season. He the Spring of 2017. Volleyball shared some things with me that enlightened me, You don’t have to go south, where you would have District Semifinals even with my limited knowledge when it comes to to fill your car with gas, travel for miles, pay all your maintaining a course. He provided Paul Rench with other travel expenses, and then pay the resort green Class B (at Vicksburg) all the right stuff. Paul, in turn, passed it along to fees when you get there. Depending on how far Felix Skalski and the rest of the crew. Pine View was south you drive (or fly), you could go to The Dome, Edwardsburg vs. in great shape all season. hit a few practice shots, warm up your putter, and Three Rivers, 6 p.m. For golfers to enjoy top-notch courses, there are then play 18 holes on their Simulator in the same plenty of things you can do to keep the course amount of time it would take you to travel to a Class C (at White Pigeon) “healthy.” Repair the ball marks when you land on course down south. Centreville vs. the greens; repair your divots in the fairway I hope you don’t take what I say, the wrong way. Schoolcraft, 6 p.m. according to the wishes of the course management I’ve traveled south, north, east and west and had folks; rake the sand traps after you play your ball out some wonderful times playing golf at some great of them; wear soft spikes in your golf shoes, or play golf courses, and with some great people. Trudy and Constantine vs. in tennis shoes. Never wear street shoes, high heels, I have enjoyed lots of travel and golf time together. Decatur, 7:30 p.m. or boots on any part of the course. Treat the greens If you have the time, and the inclination, take those with tender loving care. trips. Class D (at Mendon) What about playing the course and walking on In the meantime, keep your swing and your game the greens in the fall and winter? Use common in shape throughout the year. I’m just sayin’: go to Burr Oak vs. sense. DO NOT play when the ground is frozen. The Dome for the good of your game. Mendon, 5:30 p.m. You must wait until later in the day for the frost to (Next week, watch for ideas on how to get the get out of the ground. Remember these things: 1) young people involved in golf, and other sports. The Broncos still undefeated Colon vs. Just walking on a green when the grass is frozen will Dome will open a whole new world up to them with Western Michigan wide receiver Corey Davis (84) cuts away from Ball Marcellus, 7 p.m. damage them with a lasting, brown imprint with Youth Athletic Training to develop young people, State cornerback David Moore during the second half of an NCAA college every step you take. 2) You can also permanently not just to be a better athlete ... but to be a better football game in Muncie, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 1. Western Michigan defeated damage the well-groomed fairways that are subject person). Ball State 52-20; the Broncos remain unbeaten at 9-0. AP photo 2016 CONSTANTINE FALCONS (6-4) DIVISION 6 – REGION 4 – DISTRICT 1
GO FALCONS! AustinAustin Cooper,Cooper, CONGRATS ON A agent State Farm® agent Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 GOGO FALCONS!FALCONS! Greg Hoover, Agent GREAT SEASON!!! 1055 S Washington Street, Constantine, MI 49042-1048 Bus 269-435-4515 Fax 269-435-9725
Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® GO FALCONS!!! Wednesday, November 2, 2016 - 7
Commercial-News Classifieds Line Legal For Sale Help Wanted – SOLICITATION FOR BIDS – New Residence Hall Construction STATE OF MICHIGAN University of Michigan Vehicle Auction, * 40 plus LOOKING FOR A FUN JOB? Now Hiring. Inter- Glen Oaks Community College, Centreville MI, 49032 PROBATE COURT vehicles-cars * Vans * Trucks * Sat, Nov. 12 @ national Student Exchange is now hiring Area Bids Due Nov 15, 2016 2:00 p.m. Local Time COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH 1030 am ( preview 830 am) , 5055 Saline- Ann Representatives to place and supervise foreign NOTICE TO CREDITORS Arbor Road, Ann Arbor, Mich. Info@Braunand- exchange students. Part-time position offers sup- We offer a variety Pre-Bid Conference Nov 1, 2016 – See Instructions DECEDENT’S ESTATE Helmer.com, 7 % B.P., 734-368-1733, Braun and plemental income and some travel opportunities. Plan rooms: dodge.projects.construction.com; of Print and Web FILE NO. 2016-290-DE Helmer Auction Service Inc. (MICH) Please call: 574-855-2068. Builders Exchange - www.grbx.com Estate of Charles Hurnard Clark, deceased PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS- Free Estimates-Li- OPENINGS - Commission on Aging has openings marketing options.
T ABC The 50th Annual CMA Awards (TVPG) HD Local Jimmy Kimmel Live (N) Nightline S
A CBS Survivor: Millennials (N) Criminal Minds (N) HD Code Black (N) HD Local (:35) Late Show (N) HD Corden (N) C
Service Directory D HD HD HD A NBC Blindspot (TV14) (N) Law & Order: SVU (N) Chicago P.D. (N) Local Tonight Show (N) Late Night O
R FOX 2016 World Series: “Game 7 (If Necessary)”: Chicago vs Cleveland (Live) Local Programs Local Programs B ION Law & Order (TV14) HD Law & Order (TV14) HD Law & Order (TV14) HD Law & Order (TV14) HD Law & Order: “Strike”
General Storage E A&E Duck Dnsty Duck Dnsty Duck Dnsty Duck Dnsty Duck Dnsty Duck Dnsty Duck Dnsty Duck Dnsty Duck Dnsty Duck Dnsty L
B The Matrix Reloaded (‘03, R) aaa Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne. HD The Matrix Revolutions (‘03, R) Keanu Reeves.
A AMC A-1 STORAGE - 14950 W. M-60, Three Rivers. Nine C ANIMAL Treehouse Masters HD Treehouse Masters HD Treehouse Masters HD Treehouse Masters HD Treehouse Masters HD FOR ALL YOUR sizes. Store anything from furniture to automo- BET Husbands Gary Owen Ink, Paper, Scissors Martin Martin Waist Deep (‘06, R) aac Tyrese Gibson. HD biles. 269-279-9265. BRAVO Don’t Be Don’t Be Don’t Be Don’t Be Don’t Be Don’t Be Watch What Don’t Be Housewives (TV14) CONCRETE NEEDS CARTOON TBA TBA King of Hill Cleve. Show Am. Dad Bob’s Brgrs Family Guy Family Guy Robot Squidbillies Driveways • Patios • Floors • Decorative & Colored CMT Man Stand. Days of Thunder (‘90, PG-13) Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall. HD Skull Challenge HD Days of Thunder (‘90) LUTZ CONCRETE Landscaping, Lawn & Tree CNN Anderson Cooper 360° Anderson Cooper 360° CNN Tonight (N) CNN Tonight (N) Anderson Cooper 360° Three Rivers • 279-7973 COMEDY South Park South Park South Park South Park South Park South Park Daily Show midnight South Park Futurama DISCOVERY Naked & Afraid HD Naked & Afraid HD Naked & Afraid HD Naked & Afraid HD Naked & Afraid HD FALL CLEAN UP & SNOW PLOWING - Insured DISNEY Princess Liv/Maddie Stuck Mid. Girl World The Lodge Undercover Liv/Maddie Best Friends Girl World Best Friends L & T & reliable. Advanced Property Maintenance. Call E! Total Bellas (TV14) (N) Catching Kelce (N) HD Total Bellas (TV14) E! News (N) HD ESPN NBA Basketball: Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics (Live) HD NBA Basketball: Oklahoma City vs Los Angeles (Live) HD eamless utters 269-244-0893 for your free quote & appointment. S G ESPN2 (7:30) College Football: Toledo Rockets at Akron Zips (Live) SportsCenter HD SportsCenter HD 5” & 6” Gutter • All Colors • Free Estimates Gutter Cleaning • Residential & Commercial The Commercial-News FOOD Worst Cooks (TV G) HD Worst Cooks (N) HD Worst Bakers HD Worst Bakers HD Worst Cooks (TV G) HD aaa Tony & Lori Skrzypek Service Directory is FREEFORM Paul Blart Hitch (‘05, PG-13) Will Smith, Eva Mendes. HD The 700 Club HD Mindy HD Mindy HD Tony–269.506.1604 | Lori–269.506.4179 FX (7:00) Captain America: The Winter Soldier (‘14) American Horror Story American Horror Story American Horror Story Place an ad at an affordable way to HGTV Property Brothers HD Property Brothers (N) Hunters Hunters Property Brothers HD Property Brothers HD BANKRUPTCY - Free consultation, kopenlaw.com. threeriversnews.com HISTORY American Pickers HD Pick Bonus Buys (N) American Pickers HD American Pickers HD American Pickers HD Centreville and Kalamazoo offices. For more in- get the word out - call LIFETIME Little Women: LA (N) Little Women: LA (N) Little Women: Dallas Little Women: Dallas Little Women: LA HD formation call: 269-467-6357 or 269-568-6270. today @ 279-7488! MTV Friday (‘95, R) aaa Ice Cube, Chris Tucker. Real World: Bad (N) HD Real World Cannon Big Momma’s 2 (‘06) aa NICK Thunderman All in (N) Full House Full House Full House Full House Friends Friends Friends Friends CUSTOM RUBBER STAMPS available locally. Stop in Sudoku Solution #4135-M SPIKE Now You See Me (‘13) Lip Sync Lip Sync Awkward Game (N) Now You See Me (‘13, PG-13) Jesse Eisenberg. or call to place your order. Three Rivers Com- SYFY I, Frankenstein (‘14, PG-13) aa Aaron Eckhart. HD Dark Shadows (‘12, PG-13) aac Johnny Depp. Let Me In 6 1 8 2 7 3 4 5 9 mercial-News, 124 N. Main Street. 269-279-7488. TBS Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Conan (TV14) (N) HD 2 Broke Girls Conan HD LAWN MOWER REPAIR SERVICES - Snow blower 2 4 9 8 6 5 1 7 3 TCM To Tell the Truth (N) (:15) TCM (:45) Plow - Plains (‘36) River (‘38) (:15) TCM (:45) Native Land (‘42, NR) TLC Toddlers and Tiaras (N) Toddlers and Tiaras (N) Little Miss Atlanta (N) Toddlers and Tiaras HD Little Miss Atlanta HD service & sales. Taking reservation for winter ser- 5 7 3 4 1 9 6 2 8 TNT Godzilla (‘14, PG-13) aaa Aaron Taylor-Johnson. HD Back to the Future (‘85, PG) aaaa Michael J. Fox. HD vices. Golf cart repairs, batteries, sales & rentals. 1 9 5 6 3 8 2 4 7 TRAVEL Expedition Unknown Expedition Unknown Everest Air (N) HD Expedition Unknown Expedition Unknown Trailer repair, wiring, hitches & brake controls. Hay 3 8 6 7 2 4 9 1 5 TV LAND A Griffith Loves Ray. Loves Ray. Loves Ray. Younger Impastor Queens Queens Queens Queens & straw for sale. 269-506-3181. USA Mod Family Mod Family Mod Family Mod Family Mod Family Mod Family Mod Family Mod Family Mod Family Mod Family 7 2 4 9 5 1 8 3 6 VH1 Beauty Shop (‘05, PG-13) aa Queen Latifah. HD Deliver Us from Eva (‘03, R) LL Cool J, Gabrielle Union. HD Love? (‘93) SMALL ENGINE REPAIR - Lawn mowers, Lawn 8 6 2 3 4 7 5 9 1 WGN The Perfect Storm (‘00) Salem (TVMA) (N) HD Salem: “After the Fall” Cops HD Cops HD Salem: “After the Fall” Tractors, Weed Eaters, Snow Blowers and more. (:15) Hitman: Agent 47 (‘15, R) Rupert Friend. HD Wednesday Westworld (TVMA) HD Real Sports HD Insurgent M HBO Winterizing and Tune Ups. Call: 269-506-5228 4 3 1 5 9 6 7 8 2 E R MAX (7:40) Furious 7 (‘15, PG-13) aaa Vin Diesel. HD Quarry: “Nuoc Cha Da Mon” HD (:25) Unbroken (‘14, PG-13) aaa HD P [email protected]. 9 5 7 1 8 2 3 6 4 SHOW Erin Brockovich (‘00, R) aaa Julia Roberts. HD (:15) Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (‘01, PG-13) aac HD Inside the NFL HD
© 2009 Hometown Content
Classified Advertising Deadlines: Line ads - 3:00 p.m. for next day - 3:00 p.m. Friday for Monday & Saturday • Display ads - 4:00 p.m. two days prior to publication. Corrections & Cancellations: Ads cannot be cancelled until after the first insertion. Corrections can be taken until 3:00 p.m. the day before insertion. Read your ad carefully after it appears in its entirety. If it contains an error call us at once. To cancel an ad, phone 279-7488. This is your record of cancellation, should the ad appear again by error. 8 – Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Sports Commercial-News Falcon boys, Sturgis girls collect titles in county cross country meet runners earned a spot on the All- 24:03). Wildcats land five County team and helped solidify White Pigeon’s top runner on on elite team the Falcons’ first-place finish. the day was Cole Shafer (25th, The top 15 boys and girls 21:08). THREE RIVERS — finishers earn a spot on the All- Other scorers for the Chiefs Constantine’s boys’ and Sturgis’ County team. were Evan Atherton (46th, girls’ teams raised championship Senior Tim Kinney, a three- 22:31), Blaine Shafer (48th, trophies after winning Tuesday’s time state qualifier, finished 22:33), Bruno Martinez (50th, St. Joseph County Meet in high second overall for Constantine in 22:37) and Kobe Yoder (51st, school cross country. a time of 18:31. 22:41). The Falcons’ No. 2 runner Sam Sturgis’ Meg Scheske won the Warren, a junior, scooped up girls’ race with a time of 21:10. seventh place in 19:34 followed The Lady Trojans placed six by teammates Jake Locker (ninth, runners on the All-County team. All-County boys’ runners 19:45) and sophomore Joe Shoup Also making it for the Trojans The 2016 All-St. Joseph County boys’ cross country team. Pictured in front left to right are Dylan Jergens, (14th, 20:02). were Kiley PeDue (4th, 22:42), Howardsville Christian, Tim Kinney, Constantine, Justus Chupp, Centreville, Keaton Crotser, Mendon, Jacob Three Rivers’ Jon Scare, Cole Sarah Hackman (5th, 23:03), Hagenbuch, Mendon, Brendan Sprowls, Sturgis and Sam Warren of Constantine; back row, Jake Bundy, Sturgis, Jake Appoloni and Nate Adams all Cassie Herman (7th, 23:24), Locker, Constantine, Jon Scare, Three Rivers, Lane Kimes, Sturgis, Cole Appoloni, Three Rivers, Alex Heckman, earned a spot on the elite team. Vanessa Gonzalez (9th, 24:20) Mendon, Joe Shoup, Constantine and Nate Adams of Three Rivers. Photo provided Scare, a senior, toured the and Gabbie Gushwa (15th, course in 19:50 to finish 10th 25:52). followed by Appoloni (12th, Three Rivers finished four of 19:53) and Adams (15th, 20:12). its top five runners in the Top 15 Centreville’s Justus Chupp, an for All-County. individual state qualifier, snagged third place in 18:43. Mendon landed three runners on the All-County team. The Hornets claimed fourth and fifth respectively with Keaton Crotser finishing in 19:13 with Jacob Hagenbuch right behind in 19:23. Alex Heckman, a senior, from Mendon earned 13th place in Fast finish 20:02. Nate Adams of Three Rivers sprints The remaining spots on the around the final turn before heading All-County team were claimed to the finish line. by Sturgis runners Brendan Commercial-News/Elena Meadows Sprowls (sixth, 19:27), Jake The Falcon boys scored 50 Bundy (eighth, 19:37) and Lane points to pick off first place in the Kimes (11th, 19:51). meet hosted by Three Rivers on Alec Weaver (17th, 20:23) also All-County girls’ harriers its home course at Meyer- completed the scoring for The 2016 All-St. Joseph County girls’ cross country team. Pictured in the front row left to right are Meg Scheske, Broadway Park. Constantine. Sturgis, Carissa Kelley, Three Rivers, Kaitlin Ritchie, Three Rivers, Kiley PeDue, Sturgis, Sarah Hackman, Sturgis, Mary Sturgis (61) finished second Also figuring in the scoring for Leighton, Mendon and Cassie Herman from Sturgis; back row, Samantha Mohney, Three Rivers, Vanessa Gonzalez, Sturgis, Asia Pratel, Centreville, Alyssa Speelman, Three Rivers, Malorie Hulse, Constantine, Julia Sutter, Mendon, followed by Mendon (63), Three Three Rivers were Colby Hasse Kiara Price, Constantine and Gabbie Gushwa of Sturgis. Rivers (85), Centreville (145), (23rd, 20:53) and Davis Photo provided Howardsville Christian School Dickerson (24th, 20:58). (161) and White Pigeon (177). Other finishers for Three Speelman (11th, 24:46). Julia Sutter was next for the 27:44), Christianna Covello Sturgis’ girls totaled the lowest Rivers included Evan Griffioen Gracie Bowers (18th, 27:01) Hornets with her 13th-place time (27th, 28:42) and Meagan Herlein score of the day to win their meet (31st, 21:44), Donald Munro was involved in the scoring for of 25:15. (30th, 28:51). with 26 points. (33rd, 21:53), Logan Kirby (35th, Three Rivers. Constantine’s Malorie Hulse Morgan Walton (21st, 27:59), Three Rivers (41) placed 22:03), Alec Robinson (36th, Other finishers for Three (12th, 25:09) and Kiara Price Katrina Rigby (23rd, 28:17), second followed by Constantine 22:11), Logan Borst (41st, 22:18) Taking the Rivers were Stephanie McLochlin (14th, 25:28) also made all- Andrea Bell (26th, 28:33) and (95), Centreville (102) and and Logan Bierlein (60th, 23:56). (19th, 27:21), Kiara Kamptner county. Bailee Riess (33rd, 29:39) scenic route (24th, 28:26), Leonie Tapp (25th, Centreville’s freshman Asia completed the scoring for Mendon (108). The other two runners that Carissa Kelley of Three Rivers runs The overall winner in the boys’ scored for Mendon were Garrett through a wooded area on the 28:33), Janetta Kiser (32nd, Pratel finished 10th in 24:44. Centreville. race was Howardsville Christian Russell (26th, 21:10) and Tim course in the girls’ race. 29:10) and Kelly Kin (36th, Taylor Schmidt (29th, 28:50), White Pigeon had two School sophomore Dylan Springer (28th, 21:18). Commercial-News/Elena Meadows 29:53). Lauren Lash (41st, 31:45) and finishers. They included Angela Jergens. Centreville’s remaining scorers Carissa Kelley led the Lady Two Mendon runners made Taylor Mailhot (48th, 33:53) Gibson (44th, 32:58) and Kiley Jergens toured the hilly 5,000- were Coletin Gascho (38th, Cats with a second-place time of the elite girls’ squad with four- comprised the rest of Mendon’s Lowery (45th, 32:59). meter (3.1 mile) course in a time 22:14), Ross Hunter (39th, 22:12 followed by Kaitlin Ritchie time state qualifier Mary score. Scott Hassinger can be reached of 17:48. 22:14.1), Chad Spencer (49th, (third, 22:40), Samantha Mohney Leighton leading the way with Also scoring for Constantine at 279-7488 ext. 25 or sports@ Four of Constantine’s top five 22:34) and Dustin Swenck (61st, (eighth, 23:36) and Alyssa her sixth-place finish of 23:14. were Madison Moen (20th, threeriversnews.com. 2016 COLON MAGI (5-5) DIVISION 8 – REGION 4 – DISTRICT 1
CONGRATULATIONS GO & GOOD LUCK Magi! CONGRATS ON A MAGI! GREAT SEASON!!! West Michigan’s Real Estate Leader 117 E. State Street, Colon hemelschevrolet.com (269) 432–3430 GO MAGI!!! www.bhhsmi.com