Thirty-Five Inducted Into Three Rivers NHS by Elena Meadows Had to Have at Least a 3.65 Grade Point Received Pins from Current Members
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Eagles’ season ends with MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2016 heartbreaking OT loss… Since 1895 –page 6 Vol. 122, Issue #264 75¢ Three Rivers THREERIVERSNEWS.COM COMMERCIAL-NEWS Three Rivers High School National Honor Society 2016 Commercial-News/Elena Meadows Thirty-five inducted into Three Rivers NHS By Elena Meadows had to have at least a 3.65 grade point received pins from current members. have been selected, striving in every Hamilton, Campbell Haradine, Tessa Managing Editor average, then go through an application Eby encouraged them to “let the way by every word and deed to make Hawkins, Alexis Jacobs, Megan process which included an interview candle remind you of the lifelong its ideals the ideals of my school and of Jacobs, Alexus Keen, Carissa Kelley, THREE RIVERS — Thirty-five with herself and the NHS officers. position of leadership into which you my life.” Janetta Kiser, Emily Long, Alexis Three Rivers High School students Current member Leah Crooks gave are about to enter.” Principal Carrie Balk congratulated Matthews, Stephanie McLochlin, were inducted to the Cecil DeLong the history of the 55-year-old chapter, She recalled her own NHS induction them and asked them to reflect on Rylee Menz, Samantha Mohney, Chapter of the National Honor Society named for a TRHS science teacher. and the many directions her fellow what they had to do to get there. Carley Morrill, Courteney Munn, on Sunday, Nov. 6 at the Three Rivers Officers — member Olivia Guy (on classmates had taken since that day. She encouraged them to build their Matthew Paavola, Madelyn Reus, High School Performing Arts Center. behalf of secretary Audrey Fenwick), “Success looks different for each of own dreams, otherwise “someone else Paige Richardson, Kaitlin Ritchie, Chapter president Anthony Fund treasurer Michael Coffey, vice us,” she said, noting that while being will hire you to build theirs.” Nichole Sayer, Hunter Schnetzler, praised their tenacity to lead their president Michael Hayes and president leaders doesn’t exempt people from The program concluded with a Hannah Shane, Lily Solis, Erin Taylor, peers, their exceptional hard work and Anthony Fund — then talked about hardship, it does affect the way they reception. Izabella Taylor, Samantha Veltrie and their outstanding acts of character, as the four qualities NHS members react to it. Inductees are Nicole Ambs, Sidnee Benjamin Wood. well as recognizing those who helped demonstrate: service, character, Fund led them in the NHS pledge: “I Arney, Emily Bass, McKenzie Borst, Elena Meadows can be reached at guide them on that path. scholarship and leadership. pledge myself to uphold the high Maya Bidelman, Cole Burpee, Jose 279-7488 ext. 22 or news@ Advisor Ashley Eby said the students Inductees each lit candles and purposes of this society to which I Embil, Arionne Fowlkes, Amaya threeriversnews.com. Former TR Chamber Minor injuries in crash Sawyer, 78, of Constantine, was US-131 closed traveling southbound on US-131 and director passes away at 99 FABIUS TOWNSHIP — Three did not notice that Hamersma was one great-great-grandchild and several She married Leo Phillip Boulette in people received minor injuries in a stopped in the roadway and struck the Boulette was TR nieces and nephews. 1938, with whom she moved to Chicago two-vehicle crash Friday, Nov. 4 that vehicle in the rear. Sawyer and his Citizen of the Year Volkmer said her mother had a variety and later returned to the Three Rivers caused US-131 to be closed for about passengers, Gayle Renee Kern, 43, of of interests and an insatiable curiosity. area in the early 1940s. 45 minutes. Constantine, and Alexander Micheal By Alek Frost “She loved life and her curiosity was Following Leo’s death in 1946, Boulette According to the St. Joseph County Heath, 18, of Constantine, were Staff Writer insatiable,” Volkmer said. “Her interests raised their three children while working Sheriff’s Department, around 6:55 transported to Three Rivers Health by and hobbies included her extended as Executive Director of the Three Rivers p.m., deputies were called to the Three Rivers Ambulance for their THREE family, education, books, poetry, music, Chamber of Commerce for 15 years. She location of US-131 near King Road for minor injuries. RIVERS — Carol art, theater, museums, travel, nature — then continued as Assistant Director a two-vehicle personal injury crash. Sawyer was cited for being unable to Bernice Boulette especially trees and wolves — astronomy, until 1983, after becoming a cancer They found that the 2009 maroon stop with in a clear assured distance. was “a generous geology and on and on. survivor. Sienna driven by Glenes Hamersma, Seatbelts were worn and alcohol was humanitarian” “She was a faithful supporter of Trinity After that Boulette worked as a travel 54, of Grandville, was stopped in the not a factor. who believed in Episcopal Church and St. Gregory’s agent for Red Carpet Travel Agency in roadway on US-131 facing south for a The Michigan State Police, Fabius “hard work and Abbey. She was a generous humanitarian; Sturgis, before becoming the County vehicle in front of her that was turning Park Fire Department, Three Rivers self sufficiency” she believed in hard work and self- coordinator of the American Red Cross left into a driveway. The 2011 Ambulance and Brokers Towing but also in sufficiency but also in fairness, from 1984 until 1997. Following her Chevrolet Malibu driven by Kenneth assisted at the scene. “fairness, compassion, civility and compassion, civility and community. She retirement at age 80, she continued to community,” according to her daughter was smart, enjoyed good humor and organize the St. Joseph County blood Janda Volkmer. incisive wit, good conversation, good drives as a volunteer for another 15 years. Boulette, the 2013 Three Rivers food and on occasion, a good dry It was in that capacity that Boulette Citizen of the Year, passed away at home martini.“ met Betty Meyer, who was a school nurse in Three Rivers with her family present Boulette was born in Constantine on for Three Rivers Community Schools at after a long illness on Oct. 10 at the age Feb. 27, 1917 and graduated valedictorian the time and worked with Boulette of 99. She is survived by her three of Three Rivers High School in 1934. She during blood drives and at the St. Joseph children Janda Volkmer, Harris “Hap” later graduated from South Bend College County Fair First Aid Station. Boulette and Marni Todd, as well as 10 of Commerce in 1935, before returning Meyer said Boulette’s family always Commercial-News/Elena Meadows grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, home to work for Fairbanks, Morse Co. See BOULETTE, page 3 Centreville school board candidates CENTREVILLE — Five people are responses from Bartelt, Blum or Eash. director in charge of my organizations seeking election to three positions of Why are you seeking the position of budget and finances in the past and love Centreville school board trustee during Centreville school board member? working with people to encourage and the Nov. 8 election: John Bartelt, Detweiler: I’ve enjoyed my time on the challenge staff and volunteers. Strawberry Blum, Rod Detweiler, board and would like to continue to Walton: I currently serve on a couple Barbara Eash and Larry Walton. impact our community through setting boards in and outside the district. I Detweiler, 59, is a pastor and policy and managing the finances to believe those experiences help me to incumbent school board member. continue the fine tradition of Centreville have a good understanding of how we Married with three married children and schools. should function as a group and respond three grandchildren, he has lived in the Walton: I think being involved in the to the needs of the district. We work as district for five years. community is important and I’d like to an oversight board with the Walton, 55, is a farmer and an make time to give back to the community. administration dealing with day-to-day You make me smile incumbent school board member. What is the role of a school board operations and I think that is a good Fifth-grader Jasmine DeBoer gets up close with a cow during the annual “Fall Fest” put on by Centreville FFA teachers and students for the students of Centreville Elementary. Married with two daughters attending member, and why are you uniquely format. The students enjoyed hayrides, a maze, pumpkin bowling, visits with the animals, and other Centreville schools, he has lived in the qualified to fill that role? What does the Centreville school board fall activities. district his entire life. Detweiler: Set policy and oversee do right, and how do you intend to Photo provided The Commercial-News did not receive finances. I have served as an executive See CENTREVILLE SCHOOL BOARD, page 3 VOTE Audibel Hearing Center A Division of Acoustic Audio Hearing Service NO Proudly providing professional care and service to FOR Three Rivers and all of St. Joseph County for over 12 years! 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