Many football honors Tuesday, November 22, 2016 for Cassopolis’ Los… Since 1895 –page 8 Vol. 122, Issue #277 75¢ Three Rivers threeriversnews.com Commercial-News District removes sinking fund from agenda THREE RIVERS — The Three absent. suggestion, decided to “defer to the year’s board, “they’ll be the ones who Defers to new board Rivers school board Monday, Nov. 21, The board had tentatively been board sworn in in January.” Three out have to support and sell it.” By Elena Meadows voted 6-0 to remove the sinking fund planning to put a three-year, 1.95-mill of that board’s seven members will be Elena Meadows can be reached at Managing Editor from its agenda for the foreseeable request on the ballot for May’s election, new. 279-7488 ext. 22 or news@ future. Trustee Waneta Truckey was but at president Pete Bennett’s Treasurer Carl Barth said of next threeriversnews.com. School bus driver charged in deadly Chattanooga crash CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — The School students lay on stretchers, while driver of a school bus that was filled with others walked away dazed with their elementary students when it crashed in parents after the crash, local news outlets Chattanooga, killing at least five children, reported. More than 20 children went to has been arrested and faces charges hospitals for their injuries, according to including vehicular homicide. Fletcher. Calling the Monday afternoon crash Emergency responders needed almost “every public safety professional’s worst two hours to get all the children off the nightmare,” Chattanooga Police Chief bus. Fred Fletcher told an overnight news Television cameras showed emergency conference that 24-year-old bus driver vehicles still there late into the night, and Johnthony Walker was charged with five the National Transportation Safety Board counts of vehicular homicide. Walker tweeted that a team would be heading to was also charged with reckless driving Chattanooga on Tuesday morning to and reckless endangerment. investigate. Investigators were looking at speed Television stations reported that “very, very strongly” as a factor in the people lined up to donate blood and crash, Fletcher said earlier. some donors were asked to make Police said overnight that five children appointments for Tuesday. were killed in the crash. Earlier in the Kirk Kelly, interim superintendent for day, Hamilton County District Attorney Hamilton County schools, said classes Neal Pinkston told news outlets the crash would be held Tuesday with counselors killed six. The Associated Press was not available for students and staff. Reminders of a happy day immediately able to reach officials early Fletcher said the families of the Analeah Bontrager, 6, and Aiden Bontrager, 10, both of Tuesday to clarify the discrepancy. children who died had been notified but Sturgis, play with the bears they received from juvenile Thirty-five students from kindergarten police would not release their names court director/referee Thomas Robertson following their through fifth grade were on board when because they were juveniles. adoption into the Bontrager family on Monday. Commercial-News/Elena Meadows the bus flipped onto its side and wrapped “Our hearts go out, as well as the around a tree. The bus was the only hearts of all these people behind me, to vehicle involved in the crash, but Fletcher the families, the neighborhood, the said the scene was complicated and school, for all the people involved in this, covered a significant area. we assure you we are doing everything Adoption Day celebrates permanency Bloodied Woodmore Elementary we can,” Fletcher said. special day to thank the families who “After my adoption, I was never Six children adopted put out extraordinary effort and short on attention, love, and I was into three families celebrate children being able to begin always learning something from my a new life under healthy circumstances, parents. They had me enrolled in a By Elena Meadows Robertson said. school that seemed as though it was Managing Editor He noted that there were 13,000 designed just for me. children in the Michigan foster care “The teachers and my parents CENTREVILLE — Three sets of system, and St. Joseph County tried worked with me every day. Now I am parents have promised to give a total to do its part to minimize that an all A student getting ready to of six children love, security, a home, number. There are 6,000 foster homes graduate high school. Not only did I the necessities of life and the best possible education, and indicated their desire that the relationship of parent and child be established “Ultimately the goal is to keep families between them and the children. together, but if that doesn’t happen, “It is great to see laughing, happy, mischievous children; beaming adoption becomes the goal.” parents; teddy bears; and balloons,” Jill Booth of the State Court — Thomas Robertson Administrative Office said during the Juvenile court director/referee annual Adoption Day held Monday, Nov. 21 in the chambers of Family Court Judge David Tomlinson. “We give thanks for the blessing of family in Michigan; more are always needed. catch up intellectually with my peers, — I hope it is the first of many happy Frequently, St. Joseph County I also gained a loving family. Thanksgivings for you and the many young people have to be placed out of “When someone chooses to adopt, families around the country going county because there are not enough you are also choosing to bond yourself through adoptions this week.” homes in-county; “we would really with love to this child. Coming from Ray and Donna Bontrager of like them to be local to provide every situation imaginable, all Sturgis welcomed into their family services to them,” Robertson said. children are entitled to a loving family Avaeh, 3, Misty, 4, Analeah, 6, and He added, “ultimately the goal is to for the entirety of their life. Aiden, 10; Cynthia and Dwayne Suter keep families together, but if that “All children need support through of Sturgis welcomed Isabella, and Jose doesn’t happen, adoption becomes their lives as well. Supporting a child and Jessica Vazquez of Sturgis the goal.” is more than physical needs. An welcomed Thomas, 1 1/2. Abbi Van Singel, 17, of Sturgis, who adoptive parent provides a child with Everything will be wine Juvenile court director and referee joined her family permanently in emotional support through all of life’s Riviera Theatre Bar staff member Courtney Elder poses for a picture during the “Holiday Wine Tasting” at the Riviera Theatre in downtown Three Rivers on Friday, Nov. 18. Thomas Robertson noted the “three 2002, said, “being adopted has had so ups and downs. Children who are Approximately 70 people attended the event, which featured 25 different types of wine generous families willing to celebrate many long-lasting, positive effects on adopted typically did not have the and cider to sample and purchase, as well as hors d’oeuvres and gift ideas from a number with us.” While Tomlinson does my life. In the beginning I had quite a right amount of resources in the of local merchants. adoptions every week, Monday was a bit of delays, mostly based on neglect. 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What's Up? Commercial-News ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday, Nov. 23 ANDREWS •Thanksgiving Eve dinner held by Three Rivers Community Kitchen, 4-6 p.m., Trinity ELEMENTARY AWARDS Episcopal Church, 321 N. Main St. •Al-Anon meeting, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian THREE RIVERS — Andrews Award: Ronald Metcalf, Wyatt Mayer, Church, 320 N. Main St., Three Rivers. Elementary School announces its Emma Durand, Lonnie Bingaman, •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m., West awards for the first quarter 2016-17. Jagger Balch, Malachi Moord, Mendon United Methodist Church, 52952 S. ECSE A.M., Gretta Zeimet Camden Knapp, Gavin Gray, Bella Portage Lake Road. R & R Awards: Responsibility Parr, Caiden Kissel, Bentlee Payton, Austin Hamilton, Respect Wyatt Austin Vickery, Spencer Lash Thursday, Nov. 24 Bonarski, Safe Emmry Russell, Kind Kindergarten, Krystal Roggelien •There will be no paper today due to the Reuben Hunt R & R Awards: Responsibility holiday. Happy Thanksgiving! Perfect Attendance: Brantley Kalissa Bennett, Respect Daisy •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 10:30 a.m., Edleston Babcock, Safe Miley Dela Torre, Kind George Washington Carver Center, 436 Jeffer- Extraordinary Effort Award: Wyatt Brayden Niemi son St., Three Rivers. Bonarski, Brantley Edleston Perfect Attendance: Daisy Babcock, Outstanding Achievement Award: Kalissa Bennett, Malena Dickerson, •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m., St. Austin Hamilton, Reuben Hunt, Elijah Harris, Jason Kruger, Brody Clare’s Catholic Church, 229 N. Dean St., Cen- Emmry Russell Wilson treville. Personal Management/Citizenship Extraordinary Effort Award: Daisy Award: Wyatt Bonarski, Reuben Babcock, Kalissa Bennett, Miley Dela Friday, Nov. 25 Hunt Torre, Alayna Fausnaugh, Jayla All that glitters •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., First ECSE P.M., Gretta Zeimet George, Da’Naeja Goodwin, Elijah Austin Cole, a student in Laura Telsworth’s class at Presbyterian Church, 320 N. Main St., Three R & R Awards: Responsibility Harris, Brayden Niemi, Avery Constantine Middle School holds a Christmas ornament Rivers. Logan Mahon, Respect Stark Pattenaude, Aeryn Redmond, Alisa he made on Tuesday, Nov. 15, by putting glitter in a glass Swartzentruber, Safe David Patterson, Tyner, Elijah Wadsworth, Brittany ball. Ida Bucholtz, Sharon Juday, Nancy Schmidtendorff Sunday, Nov. 27 Kind Jacob Powell Warmack, Brody Wilson and Angie Birdsall, members of Meek’s Mill Garden Club •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., Extraordinary Effort Award: Logan Outstanding Achievement Award: (MMGC) came in to do the craft. The class also made George Washington Carver Center, 436 Jeffer- Mahon Daisy Babcock, Elijah Harris, small decorations for the club to use for a booth at son St., Three Rivers. Outstanding Achievement Award: Brayden Niemi, Colton Shutes, Brody Christmas in Constantine. Stark Swartzentruber Wilson Photo provided by Angie Birdsall Monday, Nov. 28 Personal Management/Citizenship Personal Management/Citizenship •Cardiac support group, 5-6 p.m., Community Award: Logan Mahon Award: Daisy Babcock, Kalissa Room, HealthTRAC. Young 5’s, Brea Bennett Bennett, Miley Dela Torre, Elijah •Centreville School Board, 6:30 p.m., high R & R Awards: Responsibility Harris, Jason Kruger, Brayden Niemi, school library. Malachi Moord, Respect Jagger Elijah Wadsworth, Brittany Warmack, Balch, Safe Gavin Gray, Kind Veda Brody Wilson •Healing Hearts, Christ-centered support Pollard Kindergarten, Autumn Wenzel SENTENCES group for those who grieve, 7-8:30 p.m., Perfect Attendance: Emma R & R Awards: Responsibility Gia Centreville United Methodist Church. CENTREVILLE — The of Cadillac, sentenced to one sentenced to four days in jail with Durand, Bentlee Payton Newburry, Respect Mason Carter, following sentences were handed month in jail with 30 days served four days served credited for •St. Joseph County Republican Party meeting, Extraordinary Effort Award: Safe Wyatt Burson, Kind Riley Kerr 7 p.m., Dresser Business Center, Glen Oaks down in the courtroom of Judge credited for possession of cocaine, domestic violence, aggravated. Ronald Metcalf, Wyatt Mayer, Emma Perfect Attendance: Jack Boylan, Paul Stutesman. less than 25 grams. License is Counts are concurrent with each Community College. Durand, Lonnie Bingaman, Jacob Mason Carter, Nora Cupp, Olivia Douglas Lamar Harmon, 44, suspended for 60 days, restricted other. Placed on probation for 24 •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7:30 p.m., Bell, Malachi Moord, Taj Long, Gavin Kerr, Riley Kerr, Emersynn Quake of Phoenix, Ariz., sentenced to for 305 days. months. Ordered to pay $250 Congregational Church, 360 S. Washington, Gray, Kaylee Hire, Bella Parr, Caiden Extraordinary Effort Award: James Constantine. Kissel, Bentlee Payton, Austin Bondarevich, Mason Carter, Iahn Ely, nine months in jail with 129 days Jordan Dale Nieman, 20, of restitution. Vickery Olivia Kerr, Isabella Madison, Gia served credited for possession of North Webster, Ind., sentenced Cleo James Powell, 34, of Outstanding Achievement Award: Newburry, Carson Rice, Raegan cocaine, less than 25 grams. on count 2 to four days in jail Three Rivers, sentenced to 18 Alyssa Cole, Wyatt Mayer, Emma Wenzel, Jack Boylan, Nora Cupp, License is suspended for 60 days, with four days served credited for months to 20 years in prison with Happy Durand, Sam Beachey, Veda Pollard, LaKotah Kellermeier, Riley Kerr, restricted for 305 days. 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Commercial-News Today Your Local Weather ADOPTION DAY Continued from page 1 Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun current situation that they need. newfound opportunities. By were given a new home and a plans to pursue a degree in 11/23 11/24 11/25 11/26 11/27 As an adoptive parent, you are adopting, you are opening the new chance at life.” osteopathic medicine and providing the child with an child’s door to many new Currently a junior at Sturgis become a foster parent herself. adequate lifestyle. Parents who possibilities. High School, in two years Van Elena Meadows can be reached 41/38 43/34 41/32 45/32 49/37 adopt receive an experience that “I believe that my sister and I Singel will finish her associate’s at 279-7488 ext. 22 or news@ Rain. Highs Mostly Showers Morning Chance of continues to grow in positive were in a bad situation, and we degree and her diploma. She threeriversnews.com. in the low cloudy. possible. clouds afternoon ways not only for themselves, but 40s and lows Highs in the Highs in the followed by showers. in the upper low 40s and low 40s and afternoon Highs in the for the child as well. 30s. lows in the lows in the sun. Highs upper 40s “When an adopted child mid 30s. low 30s. in the mid and lows in becomes a part of the family, 40s and the upper lows in the 30s. parents can pass down traditions, low 30s. spread culture and faith … when

Sunrise: 7:42 Sunrise: 7:43 Sunrise: 7:44 Sunrise: 7:45 Sunrise: 7:46 you choose to adopt, you are AM AM AM AM AM providing a child with a new Sunset: 5:15 Sunset: 5:14 Sunset: 5:13 Sunset: 5:13 Sunset: 5:13 PM PM PM PM PM home, family and parents. You ©2016 AMG | Parade are completely improving their Yesterday’s High: 40 Low: 21 circumstances and giving them Precipitation: Ø Yesterday’s figures provided by Three Rivers Waste Water Treatment Plant New families Pictured with Family Court Judge David Tomlinson in family groups from left are Cynthia and Dwayne DEATH NOTICE Suter with Isabella, 12; Ray and Donna Bontrager with Avaeh, 3, MARY J. MARTIN Misty, 4, Aiden, 10 and Analeah, 6; Mary J. Martin, 77, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, Nov. Jose and Jessica Vazquez with Olivia, 18, 2016. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home. 7, Nadiko, 6, Thomas, 1 1/2, Lennox, 3 and Saphire, 16. Commercial-News/Elena Meadows OBITUARY LILLY M. SWEAT Lilly M. Sweat, 88, of Elkhart, of Goshen, Ind. She was preceded Ind., formerly of Bristol, Ind., died in death by her husband; parents; ANDREWS ELEMENTARY at 2 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 20, at granddaughter, Jenny Fireline; Continued from page 2 Riverside Village, Elkhart, Ind. She sister, Belle Morningstar; and two Timmy Kellogg, Lenaxe Langston, Second grade, Susan Duff Brynn Cupp, Lundyn Driskel, Dani Broker was born on Aug. 31, 1928, in brothers, Leroy and James Detwiler. Ayesha Nadeem, William Quake, R & R Awards: Responsibility Leah Glass, Hannah Lehman, Dakota Perfect Attendance: Matt Foraker, Ind. to Samuel and Sylvia Lilly enjoyed gardening, sewing Maddison Weaver, Chase Wolkins Kane, Respect Annika Carter, Safe Meringa, Iszabela Reyes, Abby Damewood, Savannah Headley, Jack (Pentecost) Detwiler. On May 1, and making crafts. She was an Outstanding Achievement Award: Annabelle Landon, Kind Lillie Kerr Schrock, Blake Stewart, Jaidyn Yoder, Landon, Kameren Miller, Alex Terry Damian Chartrand, Iahn Ely, Lenaxe Perfect Attendance: Noah Niya Zamora Extraordinary Effort Award: Max 1948 in Albion, Ind. she married expert quilter and also enjoyed Langston, Gia Newburry, Emersynn Hammon, Lillie Kerr Personal Management/Citizenship Burg, Cassandra Gillette, Jace Gray, James E. Sweat; he died Nov. 8, making afghans. Quake, William Quake Extraordinary Effort Award: Ally Award: Brynn Cupp, Lundyn Driskel, Savannah Headley, Jack Landon, 2015. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Personal Management/Citizenship Barnes, Elizabeth Cabrera-Lopez, Dani Glass, Hannah Lehman, Dakota Laney McBride, Kameren Miller, Surviving are three daughters, on Friday, Nov. 25, at Miller- Award: Jack Boylan, Mason Carter, Annika Carter, Caleb Garcia Roman, Meringa, Iszabela Reyes, Gracie Emma Salinas, Serenity Sutton, Donna (Walt) Grimes of LaGrange, Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Nora Cupp, Iahn Ely, LaKotah Noah Hammon, Leah Kane, Schultz, Blake Stewart, Stephen Jonah West Ind., Julia (Gerald) DeWitt of Main Street Middlebury, Ind. Kellermeier, Olivia Kerr, Riley Kerr, Annabelle Landon, Skylar Marietti, Stewart, Jaidyn Yoder, Niya Zamora Outstanding Achievement Award: Sturgis and Beverly Peoples of Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Lenaxe Langston, Isabella Madison, Shawnna Nelson, Derek Patch, Third grade, Katelyn Deames Jack Landon, Emma Salinas, Alex Constantine; son, James, Jr. (Karla) on Saturday, Nov. 26, also at the Ayesha Nadeem, Emersynn Quake, Peyton Roberts, Kolby Rushton, R & R Awards: Responsibility Terry, Jonah West Sweat of Constantine; seven funeral home. A graveside service Autumn Schroeder, Raegan Wenzel, Kelsie Sailor, Oliver Schmidt Emma Kane, Respect Taylor Personal Management/Citizenship grandchildren, 11 great- will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Tyce Wilds Outstanding Achievement Award: Zinsmaster, Safe Evan Schroeder, Award: Max Burg, Ryan Carson, grandchildren, seven great-great- Dec. 3 at Grace Lawn Cemetery, First grade, Rachel Mancino-Smith Ally Barnes, Elizabeth Cabrera- Kind Jake Haydon Kiera Catron, Cassandra Gillette, grandchildren; two sisters, Millie Middlebury, Ind. R & R Awards: Responsibility EJ Lopez, Annika Carter, Annalise Perfect Attendance: Caydence Jace Gray, Savannah Headley, Jack Watts of Marcellus and Louise Bell Online condolences may be sent Meringa, Respect Lilliana Garcia, Clarks-Pritchard, Caleb Garcia Coy, Alyssa Kruger, Emma Roggelien, Landon, Laney McBride, Kameren of Illinois; brother, Frank Detwiler at millerstewartfuneralhome.com. Safe Jaquan Cutts, Kind Meghan Roman, Noah Howes, Serenity Jones, Evan Schroeder, Taylor Zinsmaster Miller, Emma Salinas, Serenity Taylor Leah Kane, Annabelle Landon, Extraordinary Effort Award: Sutton, Jonah West Perfect Attendance: Isabella Derek Patch, Peyton Roberts, Kolby Matthew Ballard, Jazlyn Childers, Fifth grade, Deb Glass Tippett Rushton, Oliver Schmidt Takoda Farris, Jake Haydon, Harper R & R Awards: Responsibility Extraordinary Effort Award: Personal Management/Citizenship James, Emma Kane, Gabrielle Addison Simon, Respect Cameron Harper Bryant, Jaquan Cutts, Kyla Award: Ally Barnes, Elizabeth Kilbourn, Alyssa Kruger, Caroline Westcomb, Safe Martin Cabrera Diffendal, A’mirra Euring, Lilliana Cabrera-Lopez, Annika Carter, Lash, Carter Rice, Emma Roggelien, Lopez, Kind Isabel Jacobs Garcia, Ja’veah Gardner, Seryph Caleb Garcia Roman, Noah Evan Schroeder, Treyvon Stewart, Perfect Attendance: Martin Holdsworth, Logan Lehman, Sophia Hammon, Leah Kane, Lillie Kerr, Jonah Zietlow, Bella Zonker Cabrera Lopez, Derek Davis, Isabel Lowrey, Edward Meringa, Bentlee Annabelle Landon, Derek Patch, Outstanding Achievement Award: Jacobs, Caleb Quake, Patrick Miller, Sophia Samoilis-Gonzalez, Peyton Roberts, Oliver Schmidt, Jazlyn Childers, Takoda Farris, Sparling, Andre Steward, Cameron Jacin Selent, Olivia Spanski, Meghan Bianca Terry Harper James, Emma Kane, Gabrielle Westcomb Taylor, JT Wilds, Mason Wolfe Second grade, Heather Francis Kilbourn, Caroline Lash, Abigail Extraordinary Effort Award: Outstanding Achievement Award: R & R Awards: Responsibility Luegge, Madison Mullin, Carter Rice Maddox Hagen, Zechariah Hunt, EJ Meringa, Jacin Selent, Meghan Jayson Yoder, Respect Hannah Personal Management/Citizenship Jack Miller, Christian Selent, Alexis Taylor, Isabella Tippett, JT Wilds Graham, Safe Emma Sanchez, Kind Award: Lucas Craft, Takoda Farris, Weaver, Martin Cabrera Lopez, Personal Management/Citizenship William Burton Harper James, Alyssa Kruger, Emma Chloe Dugan, Leigh Hires, Izzy PUBLIC AUCTION Award: Ja’veah Gardner, EJ Meringa, Perfect Attendance: Gaven Kane, Gabrielle Kilbourn, Carter Jacobs, Ryan Jennett, Joseline Leon- Having sold our campground, we will sell the following at public auction. Located 3 Sophia Samoilis-Gonzalez, JT Wilds Babcock, Emma Sanchez, Jordan Rice, Emma Roggelien, Evan Magno, Caleb Quake, Addison miles south of Three Rivers on US 131 to Withers Road, turn left ¾ of a mile to First grade, Sheena McClain Watson Schroeder, Shaylee Winnicki, Taylor Simon, Cameron Westcomb, 15717 Withers Road, Constantine, MI 49042. R & R Awards: Responsibility Extraordinary Effort Award: Zinsmaster, Bella Zonker McKayla Meringa Monday Afternoon, November 28 Braylee Burg, Respect Konnar Crist, Gaven Babcock, Ashlyn Barnes, Fourth grade, Joyce Gyllstrom Outstanding Achievement Award: 2:00 P.M. Safe Peyton Bingaman, Kind Darrell Brayden Carpenter, Braydee Hall, R & R Awards: Responsibility McKayla Meringa Selling in two rings! Gamble Todd Wadsworth, Jayson Yoder Nicholas Levanduski, Respect Jake Personal Management/Citizenship Perfect Attendance: Braylee Burg, Outstanding Achievement Award: O’Dell, Safe Taylor Gowan, Kind Award: Maddox Hagen, Leigh Hires, GUNS – OUTBOARD MOTORS – GENERATOR Arlen Dykstra, Khloe Johnson, Gaven Babcock Anthony Bent Zechariah Hunt, Joseline Leon- 2 Sea King 5 hp outboard motors; 4 motors from the 1920’s & 1930’s Megan Kilbourn, Yahir Lopez Personal Management/Citizenship Perfect Attendance: Taylor Gowan, Magno, McKayla Meringa, Jack – Johnson, Caille, Elto & Neptune; Power Quip 3500 watt generator, Chacon, Noah Ranson Award: Brayden Carpenter, Madison Nick Levanduski, Joseph Marietti, Miller, Caleb Quake, Addison Simon like new; boat trailer & accessories; 3 electric troller motors from the Extraordinary Effort Award: Dale Carr, Hannah Graham, Braydee Hall, Ashton Ware Fifth grade, Cindy Evans 30’s; 1959 vintage foldout camper. Guns: Sell between 3:30 & 4:00 – Bankston, Amelia Bautista Valente, Isaiah Lewis, Alexa Manville, Layla Extraordinary Effort Award: R & R Awards: Responsibility Ithaca mag 10 ga. auto. (100008061); Remington 1100 12 ga. mag. auto. (L915648M); Remington 58 20 ga. auto. (Skeet) (262247X); Stevens Mod. Peyton Bingaman, Braylee Burg, Nordahl, Jackson Palmer, Emma Keontae Curtis, Taylor Gowan, Elizabeth Stewart, Respect 311A double barrel 20 ga. shotgun; Savage 22 mag.-20 ga. over & under Konnar Crist, Arlen Dykstra, Darrell Sanchez Morgan Kilbourn, Nick Levanduski, Ty’Prei’Oanna Broughton, Safe Riley (24JDL); 10 gun, safe; deer antlers; fishing poles; lures; other fishing equip. Gamble, Ayrees George, Peyton Third grade, Megan Quake Joseph Marietti, Jake O’Dell, Abby Carter, Kind Riley McGee Gibson, Aliviah James, Olivia R & R Awards: Responsibility Dani Oldenburg, Dawson Sanchez, Perfect Attendance: Megan SHOP TOOLS – CHAIN SAW – LEAF BLOWER Keckler, Megan Kilbourn, Levance Glass, Respect Carter Langston, Safe Dakoda Simon, Jordan Taylor, Hammon, Bryson McKee, Derek Little Wonder 13 hp leaf blower; Jonsered 71 cc turbo chain saw w/ 32” Leake, Raegan Maurer, Emma Nate Loach, Kind Lundyn Driskel Ashton Ware, Sully Zietlow Roggelien, Brody Sargent, Elizabeth bar, used very little; Red Devil industrial paint shaker; Craftsman 8” table O’Dell, Noah Ranson, Xavier Perfect Attendance: Brynn Cupp, Outstanding Achievement Award: Stewart, Peyton Ware saw; Pro Tec 10” miter saw; 5 hp single phase elec. motor; 8’ fiberglass truck cap; 2-20’ aluminum ext. ladders; road signs; 4 Coleman lanterns; Rodabaugh, Olivia Wenzel Nate Loach, Dakota Meringa, Taylor Gowan, Morgan Kilbourn, Extraordinary Effort Award: Lanie air compressor; rolls of copper tubing; 2 new 1 ½ hp submersible well Outstanding Achievement Award: Stephen Stewart, Blake Stewart Nicholas Levanduski, Abby Lutz, Glass, Megan Hammon, Arlie James, pumps; 5 gal. cans of roof coating; chains; scrap metal; 36” pipe wrench; Braylee Burg, Arlen Dykstra, Darrell Extraordinary Effort Award: Tayler Mohney, Dakoda Simon, Olivia Landon, Riley McGee, Bryson other wrenches; plumbing & elec. tools & supplies; all kinds of misc. Gamble, Olivia Wenzel Marcelin Bautista Valente, Parker Jordan Taylor McKee, Gavin Peterson, Derek fittings; hand & power tools; and a 60 year collection of misc. items!! Personal Management/Citizenship Bingaman, Kathryn Carlisi, Brynn Personal Management/Citizenship Roggelien, Robyn Rollins, Ana Ross, ANTIQUES – COLLECTABLES – GLASSWARE – HOUSEHOLD Award: Dale Bankston, Amelia Cupp, Lundyn Driskel, Dani Glass, Award: Taylor Gowan, Nick Brody Sargent, Elizabeth Stewart, Bautista Valente, Peyton Bingaman, Carter Langston, Hannah Lehman, Levanduski, Abby Lutz, Joseph Devin Svoboda, Peyton Ware, Jaden Oak side board; 3 oak dressers w/mirrors; oak rocking chairs; Singer treddle sewing machine; 2 Aladdin lamps w/shades, one is electrified; Braylee Burg, Konnar Crist, Arlen Nate Loach, Yarely Lopez-Chacon, Marietti, Tayler Mohney, Jake O’Dell, Watson, Phoenix Winnicki, Riley vintage table clock; 2 oak teachers desks; very old bassinet; oak library Dykstra, Darrell Gamble, Ayrees Dakota Meringa, Mariah Abby Oldenburg, Dakoda Simon, Carter table; 12 oak chairs; enamel bake ware; glass & brass oil lamps; lots & lots George, Peyton Gibson, Aliviah NocheBuena, Iszabela Reyes, Gracie Mekhi Singleton, Jordan Taylor, Personal Management/Citizenship of outdoor garden & yard items to include vintage work bench; glider; James, Olivia Keckler, Megan Schultz, Blake Stewart, Stephen Ashton Ware Award: Riley Carter, Lanie Glass, 8’ wood toboggan; much more!! 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“Out and About” Norm Stutesman

Reflect on what you’re thankful for The day after tomorrow is patience if you’re driving Thanksgiving, a day when we somewhere, and leave the road should all reflect on the many rage at home. things for which we are thankful We have been extremely lucky for. It’s also a time for families to as far as weather is concerned. I get together and enjoy each can’t believe how nice this fall other’s company and share a little season has been. I am very love. We should all do this more thankful for that, and I hope that than just once a year. The family the moderate temperatures unit is not what it used to be. It continue for the next five or six seems we all have our own months. However, this is agendas; thus, family-time is Michigan, and I’m sure we’ll get usually not near the top of the some of that white stuff soon list. enough. I usually touch on this every I guess I should mention year, but I feel it’s important to do something about Black Friday. so, because I feel it’s important. I’ll never understand how anyone What I’m referring to is reaching can have a good time shopping out to those less fortunate. I’m on this day after Thanksgiving, not talking about monetarily, but yet the stores are full of customers the lack of caring family looking for that special item members. If your parents are still that’s on sale. It’s the same item living, let them know how much that was marked up just a little they are loved and appreciated. several weeks ago, so that on If you have a family member Black Friday it can be marked residing in a nursing home, or an down to its original price and assisted-care facility, visit them everyone will think they are more often, but especially around getting a great deal. Once again, the holiday season. Don’t let travel those store aisles with them feel forgotten or neglected. courtesy for your fellow shoppers If you have an elderly neighbor and extra patience for the sales living alone, invite them to join associates who must deal with End trade war before it starts you for a festive meal. If you the rudeness that abounds. I’ve From the Detroit News (AP) the United Auto Workers union “A tariff like that would be Partnership, which would bring know of a family in need, buy a found that the nicest customers and federal emissions and fuel imposed on the entire auto together the United States and few extra groceries when you are those who have worked the The presidential campaign is economy rules make profitably sector, and that could have a 11 Pacific Rim countries in a shop for your holiday dinner. other side of the counter. over, and hopefully the flirtation producing small cars in this huge impact on the U.S. trade consortium. There are several places where I’ll close this week by saying with trade protectionism has country nearly impossible. economy,” Fields said. Fields complains the TPP does you can purchase one item and that I have more than my share of ended as well. The new Trump Fields pointed out that the It would surely ignite a trade not do enough to curtail get another for half price. I guess things to be thankful for. A administration will not be able Wayne plant whose production war, with Mexico slapping tariffs currency manipulation by some what I’m saying is, think of loving wife, my family, my health to deliver on its promise of a is moving south of the border on auto parts imported from Asian countries. In that view he someone other than yourself. If to name just a few. I am very reinvigorated economy if it also will soon be transitioned to United States manufacturers. is in sync with the president- you already do this, I applaud thankful also, for you readers of sticks to its pledge to curtail building the new Ford Ranger Automotive is the largest elect. your efforts. this column. I hope I bring a little trade. and Bronco. Both are expected manufacturing export sector in Trump has also suggested a 45 If you are planning to travel hope and a little humor into That was the message Ford to be red-hot models that could the U.S., amounting to $54 percent tariff on goods imported over the upcoming holidays, plan everyone’s life. I thank you for Motor Co. CEO Mark Fields add more jobs to the facility. billion in 2014, according to the from China, which is rapidly accordingly. Allow for extra time your continued support. delivered at the Los Angeles What is particularly worrisome Department of Commerce. becoming America’s most at the airport. Pack a little extra See you Out and About! Auto Show this week. to Fields, and should be to Mexico is the third largest important trading partner. That, Ford Motor was a favorite everyone else, is Trump’s export market in terms of value too, would have disastrous DON’T LET GOVERNMENT whipping boy of Donald Trump campaign pledge to add a 35 for light vehicles assembled in impact on U.S. workers and CONTROL WHAT YOU KNOW on the campaign trail. As a percent tariff on cars and trucks the United States. economic growth. And it would HB 4183 will remove public notices from citizen’s view in local newspapers and allow governments to post notices about your property, candidate, Trump blistered the built in Mexico and imported to In other words, trade is not a drive up prices for a wide range your taxes, your community only on their web sites. Don’t allow local units automaker for moving car the United States. one-way street. American of consumer goods. of government to control what is PUBLIC INFORMATION! production to Mexico. That would seem to be in workers are benefiting from free America always loses when it Contact your State Legislators and tell them to keep public notices where the public will notice! Ask them to oppose HB 4183. Specifically, he targeted Ford direct violation of the North trade with Mexico, just as engages in trade wars. Trump Sen. John Proos Rep. Aaron Miller for shifting assembly of the Ford America Free Trade Agreement Mexican workers are. and his team should focus on [email protected] [email protected] Focus and C-Max hybrid models (NAFTA) and the rules of the Ford’s hands are not entirely growing the economy through 517-373-6960 517-373-0832 to that country. World Trade Organization. And clean on the issue of free trade. smarter tax and regulatory But as Fields said then, the it would also be terrible The Dearborn-based automaker policies, rather than throwing up reality of labor contracts with economic policy. opposes the Trans-Pacific barriers to trade.

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Commercial-News Comics All that aside, communication is also fundamental. It sounds as if his Andy Capp time away from home has been hard on your relationship. Talk to each ‘Dear Annie’ other about this. If he can’t work fewer hours and travel less, you can find Annie Lane other ways to maintain intimacy and emotional closeness. www.creators.com Dear Annie: Whoa! Your response to “Scared of My Friends” really smacked of ageism. I just turned 70. I Dear Annie: My husband is a con- ing the family. Also, I know he is so live in a rural area and drive every day. sultant and travels frequently for work. loving and caring toward me and our Do you know who is really danger- When he travels, he’ll sometimes leave family. I need to know: Am I crazy? ous on the road? Someone who is driv- Sunday and return the following And how do I tame my fears? ing with his knees because he is texting Friday. He will sometimes do this for -- Jealous Wife or someone holding a cellphone to her B.C. three weeks out of a month. The proj- Dear Jealous: It’s funny how when ear while driving. Those are the folks ects may last six months or three years. we let our imaginations run wild, they who are going to cause accidents, not It grows lonely without him. could go anywhere yet often go to the me because I turned a magic number. I’m the product of divorced parents. same bad familiar places -- in this I have a very thorough eye exam My father left my mother after she case, the memory of your father and every year. My eyes are precious to found out he was having an affair. his affair. me, and I want to take the best care of This experience has had an obvious You’ve said yourself that there’s no them. I work out six days a week, with impact on me, particularly with my actual evidence that would support an hour and a half of cardio and some jealousy. I am always searching my your fears about your husband’s fidel- weights. So do not judge people by a husband for any evidence of an affair, ity. If he has always been honest and number on a calendar. And certainly whether it’s going through his phone trustworthy, I see no reason to ques- do not encourage a government agen- and email or searching his pockets. I’m tion that now. cy to begin using age discrimination never certain he’s been faithful. Jealousy is a monster. The more you to keep folks from driving. Take the He’s been on an extended proj- feed it the bigger it gets. Before you texters off the road. They are really Dog Eat Doug ect in Europe, frequently leaving on know it, you’ve let it tear, Godzilla- dangerous. I’m not. Saturdays or Sundays. He’s missed sev- like, through your entire life. So you -- Stephanie in New York eral events for our children and also must stop feeding it. Resist the urge Send your questions for Annie Lane birthdays and our anniversary. I’m to go through your husband’s texts, to [email protected]. To find becoming increasingly concerned that emails, phone logs and pockets. The out more about Annie Lane and read he’s having an affair. more you exercise the trust muscle features by other Creators Syndicate All the while, there is no real evi- the stronger it becomes. And a robust columnists and cartoonists, visit the dence of this, and he is clearly strug- sense of trust is fundamental to a Creators Syndicate website at www. gling with his travel schedule and leav- healthy marriage. creators.com.

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Three Rivers threeriversnews.com Commercial-News SPORTS Better health puts bite back in the Lions with the depth he’d amassed at Two weeks ago in Minnesota, Seeking first linebacker. He probably couldn’t with Ansah and Ngata sharing the Closely guarded have imagined the team would field for the first time since Week 2, Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives against division crown Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) in conduct a practice with just two Detroit held its division rival to 16 in 23 years the first half of an NBA basketball game in Auburn Hills healthy players at the position by points in an overtime victory. Then, Monday. ALLEN PARK (AP) — The the third week of the season. against Jacksonville on Sunday, the AP photo Lions, under coach Jim Caldwell, Josh Bynes and Jonathan Bostic defense carried the team, generating have never made excuses for their went on injured reserve before the three turnovers, including a pick- shortcomings. But had they asked season started. DeAndre Levy six, while the offense for some understanding with their played one game before he was uncharacteristically sputtered for under-performing defense earlier shelved for eight weeks and three quarters. this season, we probably would counting. Kyle Van Noy and It’s a small sample, but things have understood. Antwione Williams also missed appear to be trending in the right Injuries unquestionably crippled time. direction. The pass rush has been the productivity, but as the training But it wasn’t just the linebackers. more impactful, third down and room has thinned in recent weeks, Arguably, the bigger blows came up red zone efficiency are much it appears the defense is ready to front, where Pro Bowl defensive end improved, and both opponents help shoulder the load as the Lions Ziggy Ansah (ankle) and former struggled to get much going on the seek their first division crown in 23 All-Pro Haloti Ngata (shoulder) ground. years. both missed multiple games, And things appear on the verge For the first two months, Detroit’s sapping the effectiveness of both the of getting even better. Levy is offense was doing the heavy lifting. team’s run defense and pass rush. practicing and nearing a return. Sure, the defense generated some Without a consistent pass rush or The anchor of the defense from late-game turnovers in wins over a full linebacking corps, opposing 2013-14, it remains to be seen what Philadelphia and Los Angeles, but quarterbacks picked the Lions he has to offer, but even if he’s only those rare flashes barely covered up apart, completing nearly three 75 percent of the player he was the unit’s inefficient and ineffective quarters of their passes. during that stretch, it would be an play. Defensive coordinator Teryl improvement on what the Lions Through the first half of the Austin used every tool in his have been getting from their current season, the Lions’ defense was arsenal. He experimented with crop of linebackers. among the worst in the league on elaborate combinations of players, If this turnaround from the third down and in the red zone. particularly in the back end, plus he defense feels familiar, that’s because They also forced among the fewest significantly increased how often it’s similar to last year. After losing turnovers. The result was relying on the team blitzed. Still, he just Ndamukong Suh in free agency and quarterback Matthew Stafford to couldn’t find the right mix to stop Levy to a hip injury, the Lions bail them out, week after week. the bleeding. floundered in the first half. But the There’s a difference between an Austin put the failings on himself. group figured it out down the excuse and a reason. Injuries are It’s what a good coach does. But he stretch and was a significant part of part of life in the NFL and it’s why was taking a gun without bullets the reason the team went 6-2 down the ‘next man up’ cliché is a battle into battle. He couldn’t say it, but he the stretch. cry around the league. Of course, didn’t stand a chance. No one is expecting dominance it’s not always that easy. But the Lions are getting healthier, from this defense, but average In training camp, general and predictably, things are looking would be good. That might be all it manager Bob Quinn was pleased up for Austin and company. takes to win the NFC North. Harden scores 28 for win over Pistons AUBURN HILLS (AP) — James throws and the Pistons fouled TIP-INS Harden has made a living at the free Harden, who again made one of Rockets: Nene was assessed a Division 7-8 All State-List throw line in recent years. This two, giving Detroit a chance. Flagrant 1 foul in the third quarter time, his touch was off when it “I’ve got to make free throws — after tripping Detroit’s Aron (AP) — The 2016 Division 7-8 Francis, senior RUNNING BACKS mattered most. that’s all,” Harden said. “Make free Baynes. The play was originally Associated Press All-State football Mason Schneider, Pewamo- Colton Stipcak, Fulton- Harden, who entered the game throws, win the game. It’s pretty called a common foul, but after team, selected by a statewide panel Westphalia, senior Middleton; Hunter Collins, shooting 82 percent from the line, simple.” review it was changed to the of nine Michigan sports writers: Mitchell Peterson, St. Ignace, Breckenridge; Kyle Yuncker, Beal missed five free throws in the final Caldwell-Pope missed a halfcourt Flagrant 1. senior City; Malcolm Mayes, Detroit 3 minutes against the Detroit heave at the buzzer, handing Detroit Detroit: Marcus Morris nailed a PLAYER OF THE YEAR SPECIALIST Loyola; D’Anthony Robinson, Pistons. Fortunately for the its second straight close loss at 33-foot 3-pointer over Harden’s Jared Smith, Pewamo- Casey Williams, Saginaw Detroit Loyola; Hunter Wilson, Houston Rockets, they were able to home. outstretched hand to beat the third- Westphalia, senior Michigan Lutheran Seminary, Homer; Cal Gilling, Gaylord St. hold on in a 99-96 victory Monday “We’re going to have to toughen quarter buzzer and cut Houston’s senior Mary’s; Julian Sheriff, Bridgman; night. up to be able to accomplish what we lead to 79-75. The play was reviewed FIRST-TEAM ALL STATE KICKER Jesse Kiefer, Ottawa Lake Harden finished with 28 points, want to accomplish,” coach Stan and replays showed the ball left QUARTERBACKS Brady Buell, Traverse City St. Whiteford; Brendan Middleton, 11 assists and eight rebounds. He Van Gundy said. Morris’ hands just in time. Blake Dunn, Saugatuck, senior Francis, senior Lake Linden-Hubbell; Alec Muck, went 14 of 19 at the foul line, but Detroit led by 12 in the first NO HOME COOKING Grant Burgess, Clarkston Everest PUNTER Sand Creek; Malik Ray, Hudson; only 4 of 9 in the fourth quarter. quarter and took a 29-18 lead early After starting the season 5-0 at Collegiate, junior Trenton Bordeaux, Muskegon Garrett Smith, Morenci. “I had to laugh it off. It’s funny,” in the second on Jon Leuer’s dunk. home, the Pistons lost their second RUNNING BACKS Catholic Central, senior WIDE RECEIVERS Harden said. “But we all have games The Rockets, however, chipped straight at the Palace. They lost Jared Smith, Pewamo- COACH Grant Dittmer, Bay City All like this. I can’t let it happen. I have away and tied it 43-all on Capela’s Saturday to Boston 94-92 on Al Westphalia, senior Kris Robinson, Breckenridge Saints. to take my time, go up there alley-oop dunk from Harden with Horford’s last-second shot. Detroit Charles Caine, Grosse Pointe LINEMAN concentrating on the free throw.” 4:11 left in the period. is just 1-7 on the road. University Liggett, senior SECOND-TEAM ALL STATE Tristan Smith, Beal City; Jason Clint Capela added 15 points and The Pistons regained a two-point “It’s tough, especially coming off Griffin Kelly, Frankfort, junior (nominees receiving two or more Craig, Lawton; Ryley Hafner, New 12 rebounds for the Rockets, who edge, but Harden scored the final (the Boston loss),” said Morris, who Brock Franklin, Lincoln-Alcona, votes from the voting panel) Lothrop; Matthew Biggar, Traverse won their third straight game. seven points of the first half to put finished with 13 points. “We’ve got senior QUARTERBACKS City St. Francis; Ben Alston, Sand “We did not play well all night. I Houston ahead 51-46. to find a way to play harder or just WIDE RECEIVERS Connor McCarron, Grosse Creek. didn’t think we were sharp, but we Houston stretched its lead to 11 get rebounds.” Hunter Harris, Detroit Loyola, Pointe University Liggett; John LINEBACKERS found a way to win,” coach Mike in the third quarter and settled for a OFF TARGET senior Paramski, Newberry. Mitchell Bender, Reese; Travis D’Antoni said. “It’s just a good win 79-75 advantage heading into the The Rockets were held under 100 Cade Steelman, Au Gres, senior RUNNING BACKS Deering, Elkton Bay Port Pigeon for everyone.” final period. points after surpassing the century Malik Ellison, Flint Beecher, Adam Schantz, Climax-Scotts; Laker; DeMarcus Bush, Burton Kentavious Caldwell-Pope The Pistons used an 8-0 run early mark in their previous seven games. senior Mike Niehaus, Royal Oak Shrine. Atherton; Dallas Watts, Fowler; scored 26 points and Andre in the fourth quarter to open an Houston shot 44.9 percent from the Amere Blake, Flint Hamady, WIDE RECEIVERS Nathan Smith, Pewamo- Drummond had 13 points and 16 85-82 lead. The teams went back field, including 32.3 percent from senior Chris Kolarevic, Traverse City St. Westphalia; Harley McCaskey, rebounds for Detroit, which has and forth the rest of the way, and beyond the 3-point arc. LINEMAN Francis; Jay Hester, Royal Oak Morenci; Nick Feekings, Hudson; lost four in a row. neither led by more than four “We just have to continue to get Dominic Spitzley, Pewamo- Shrine. Donovan Underwood, Addison; With the Rockets clinging to a points. better and continue to do good Westphalia, senior LINEMAN Ryan Crews, Madison Heights one-point lead and less than 10 Detroit, trailing 96-95 with 55 things down the stretch and win,” Kenyon Story, Breckenridge, Brendan Ehrhart, Bay City All Madison; Cole Hartman, Saugatuck; seconds left, Harden made a free seconds left, had a chance to take Harden said. “That’s all that junior Saints; Devin Koscieliak, Danny Macks, Rochester Hills throw and missed the second, the lead, but Ish Smith missed a matters.” Adam Benoit, Muskegon Johannesburg-Lewiston, Ryan Lutheran Northwest; Dan Romano, leaving Houston up 98-96. layup. Harden made one free throw UP NEXT Catholic Central, senior Ervin, Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart Royal Oak Shrine; Alex Wrobel, Drummond rebounded the miss to leave Houston ahead 97-95 with Rockets: At home Wednesday Matthew Stefanski, Frankfort, Academy. Saginaw Nouvel. and was immediately fouled by 15.4 seconds left, and Caldwell- against Toronto. junior LINEBACKERS DEFENSIVE BACKS Capela with 4.6 seconds to go. Pope answered with a free throw to Pistons: At home Wednesday Devon Mills, Lincoln-Alcona, Skip Schorfhaar, Harbor Springs; Jeren Smith, Vestaburg; Jacob Drummond missed both free get Detroit within one. against Miami. junior Kern Reeves, Harbor Springs; Noah Galsterer, Reese; Tyler VanBrandt, Peyton Scogin, Saugatuck, senior Eshuis, Climax-Scotts. Morenci; Jacob Hartman, Reese. Lucas Tesznar, Ottawa Lake SPECIALIST Whiteford, junior HONORABLE MENTION Billy Kolcan, Hillman; Kanin Robi Stuart, Saginaw Nouvel, QUARTERBACKS Witte, Hesperia; Jacob Mauntler, Pistons set to announce downtown move senior Shane Los, Cassopolis; Drew Onekama. Holdings/Olympia Development Both the Red Wings and Little LINEBACKERS Stout, Carson City-Crystal; Ian COACH Joint press for 3 p.m. on Tuesday in Caesars Arena are owned by the Kailen Abrams, Detroit Loyola, Ruggles, Mount Pleasant Sacred Jeremy Miller, Pewamo- conference called downtown Detroit, to provide an Ilitch family, along with the senior Heart Academy; Jordan Sherman, Westphalia; Chad Zeien, Au Gres; update on the discussions. Detroit Tigers, and Comerica Devon Pung, Pewamo- Homer; Caden Zeien, Au Gres; Erik Tyler Langs, Unionville-Sebewaing; AUBURN HILLS (AP) — Both Detroit newspapers — Park. When the move is finalized, Westphalia, senior Birchmeier, New Lothrop; Amarr Steve Czerwon, Muskegon Catholic Three weeks after saying that the Detroit Free Press and the all four of the city’s major league Andrew Schulte, Muskegon Blake, Flint Hamady; Thomas Central; Jason Mensing, Ottawa talks with the Ilitch family were Detroit News — have reported franchises will play within a Catholic Central, senior Eitniear, Ottawa Lake Whiteford; Lake Whiteford; Karl Schmugge, “very close to a deal,” Detroit that it will be to announce a done quarter mile footprint, around Gabe Nickels, Waterford Our Jake Burger, Pittsford; Trent Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Pistons owner Tom Gores is deal for the Pistons to move the intersection of Woodward Lady of the Lakes, senior Schankin, Petersburg Summerfield; Seminary. ready to make an announcement. downtown next season, and Avenue and I-96. DEFENSIVE BACKS Asher Smith, Royal Oak Shrine; The Pistons have called a joint share Little Caesars Arena with Gores is scheduled to be at the Gabe Callery, Traverse City St. Jake Knierim, Merrill. *See story on page 8 press conference with Ilitch the Red Wings. See PISTONS DOWNTOWN MOVE, page 8 Tuesday, November 22, 2016 - 7

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Sports Commercial-News Pewamo-Westphalia’s Smith AP Division 7-8 Player of the Year LANSING (AP) — Jared Smith Blake Dunn was also a done and the amount of actual Pewamo-Westphalia’s Devon was just hoping to set a school Division 7-8 player of the year quarters that he’s played, it’s Pung, Muskegon Catholic record or two when he began his finalist. unbelievable. Central’s Andrew Schulte and varsity football career at Pewamo- Smith became the first player in “It’s amazing what he’s been Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes’ Westphalia a few years ago. state history to surpass 3,000 able to accomplish, and he’ll tell Gabe Nickels earned recognition He’s more than exceeded that. yards rushing a year ago and you that’s a credit to his offensive at linebacker, while Traverse City The Pewamo-Westphalia added 53 touchdowns while line blocking in front.” St. Francis’ Gabe Callery, senior has etched his place as one helping the Pirates finish as the Joining Smith and Dunn on the Pewamo-Westphalia’s Mason of the most accomplished running Division 7 state runner-up. He Division 7-8 all-state squad were Schneider and St. Ignace’s Mitchell backs in state history with another has more than 2,500 yards and 38 quarterback Grant Burgess of Peterson were selected first team dominant season for the Division touchdowns this season for Clarkston Everest Collegiate and defensive backs. 7 No. 2-ranked Pirates. Pewamo-Westphalia, which faces running backs Charles Caine of Saginaw Michigan Lutheran That dominance has Pewamo- Detroit Loyola in Saturday’s state Grosse Pointe University Liggett, Seminary’s Casey Williams was Westphalia closing in on a state championship game. This fall he Griffin Kelly of Frankfort and the all-state specialist, while championship, which would became the state’s all-time leader Brock Franklin of Lincoln- Traverse City St. Francis kicker mean more to Smith than any of in career rushing touchdowns Alcona. Brady Buell and Muskegon the five state rushing records he and enters Saturday with 123. Hunter Harris of Detroit Catholic Central punter Trenton has set the last two years. Pewamo-Westphalia coach Loyola, Cade Steelman of Au Bordeaux round out the first “The records are nice, but the Jeremy Miller has been amazed by Gres, Malik Ellison of Flint team. state championship is what I’ve what Smith has done on the field Beecher and Amere Blake of Flint Breckenridge’s Kris Robinson is always wanted,” said Smith, who while helping the Pirates compile Hamady were the first team the coach of the year. leads the Associated Press a 36-4 record in his three full receivers. Cassopolis senior quarterback Division 7-8 all-state team as the seasons on varsity. And he knows The first team linemen include Shane Los was named honorable player of the year. “It’s what the Smith’s gaudy rushing numbers Pewamo-Westphalia’s Dominic mention. Los, a three-year starter, whole team wants. That’s just could be even better if he stayed Spitzley, Breckenridge’s Kenyon led the Rangers to their first been the main goal all year. We on the field longer in games that Story, Muskegon Catholic regional championship in school came up just barely short last year. were out of hand. Central’s Adam Benoit, Frankfort’s history before losing in the We knew how close we were and “In more than half of his varsity Matthew Stefanski, Lincoln- Division 7 state semifinals to Talking it over we should have had it. We’re close football games he’s played in, he Alcona’s Devon Mills, Saugatuck’s Detroit Loyola. Cassopolis senior quarterback Shane Los (2) discusses the next play with again this year and that’s our has not played past the first half of Peyton Scogin and Saginaw Voting was by a panel of AP Rangers’ offensive coordinator Jim Myers during a timeout in the first half biggest focus.” the third quarter,” Miller said. Nouvel’s Robi Stuart. member sportswriters from in Saturday’s state semifinal game in Jackson against Detroit Loyola. Saugatuck senior quarterback “When I think back at what he’s Detroit Loyola’s Kailen Abrams, around the state. Commercial-News/Scott Hassinger

COME FOR LEAVE FOR BCS League’s WINTER SPRING All-Blue Division MVP Cassopolis’ senior quarterback Shane Los (2) looks over the Detroit Loyola defensive alignment at the line of scrimmage during Saturday’s Division 7 state semifinals at Dungy Field inside Withington Stadium at Jackson High School. Los was named MVP of the BCS League’s All-Blue Division football team after leading the Rangers to a record of 11-2, including district and regional and BCS All-Blue Division titles. Commercial-News/Scott Hassinger

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BCS League names All-Blue Division football team MENDON — The BCS League Mikki Feister and Hunter Lovell. Shane Los of Cassopolis was Hunt. Today’s Schedule has recently selected its All-Blue White Pigeon’s senior Hunter named the MVP of the Blue Bronson had three selections. Division first-team selections in Rummler, junior Sebastian Castro Division. They were juniors Randy Thyng, football for the 2016 season. and sophomore Nate Hagen also Also making the elite team Cole Houtz and Dakota College Basketball Earning selection to the elite received first-team honors. from Cassopolis were seniors Schlautman. Glen Oaks women at Olivet JVs, 7:30 p.m. squad from Mendon were seniors Making the team from Micah Welch and John Scott Hassinger can be reached Jake DeRyke, Braxton Samson Centreville were Trenton Kindig Linardakis, junior Brandon at 279-7488 ext. 25 or sports@ and Ruben Vorster and juniors and Nicholas Kuhbander. Anderson and sophomore Tyrese threeriversnews.com. PISTONS' DOWNTOWN MOVE Continued from page 6 press conference, along with to you guys, coming from Flint, deal, all by itself. It’s pretty pretty good job with that. To this what sports teams do,” Gores said it is coming back — that would Chris Ilitch, the president and growing up in Flint, and being incredible. I think what I thought day, I think that’s the most in his last public comments. “So I be great. I think we are already CEO of Ilitch Holdings, and part of the Pistons is a huge deal, when we bought the team was important thing, as much as I think we’re going to make an inspiring a lot of people. I hope Detroit mayor Mike Duggan. all by itself. Even without the that we could move the want to win. The impact on the impact, wherever we are. If we we are. That’s what I always “First, just being here, talking downtown move, that’s a big community, and we’ve done a community is huge, and that’s can help Detroit revitalize — and wanted to do.”

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ommerCial Ridgeway Floral, as well as the WE MIGHT BE LATE “Christmas on Main Street” Riverside Church Musical Production at 2 p.m. at session). Also on tap is free holiday gift the Riviera Theatre. “This year the promotions committee wrapping and a new attraction, Santa’s photo, courtesy of Walgreens. Since has really worked hard to create an event C Workshop, featuring kids’ crafts, a photo Santa travels by antler power and one of that is really full of activities to attract booth, refreshments and Christmas his trusty reindeer will be on hand to people to the shops and see what something for everyone this year, young movies. greet downtown guests as well. and less young alike. “We’ve added Santa’s Workshop — downtown has to offer,” said Christy Santa has ThreeThe popular Holiday Scavenger Rivers Hunt plansTrammell, DDA director. Kicking off the festivities will be the that’s going to be a big hit,” said Doug will be offered again this year, leading Rick Cordes can be reached at 279-7488 Christmas Around Town tree lighting in the Mural Mall Friday at Mitchell, owner of UniQ Jewelry and a participants on a chase through ext. 23 or [email protected]. 6:15 p.m., with a musical treat provided coordinator of this year’s special event. Friday — Sunday downtown stores in search of clues. by the Three Rivers High School Return again on Sunday from noon Cookie decorating will be a highlight for Aristocrats who will serenade with until 4 p.m. for an Open House at By Rick Cordes children, and pets will have a photo Staff Writer Christmas carols. Saturday at noon begins a smorgasbord opportunity — a pose with the Grinch (who’s promised to be nice during the THREE RIVERS — Friday evening, of activities that continue to 5 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday will be especially Santa finding time in his busy schedule excellent times to venture into downtown to sit with young visitors for a chat and a Three Rivers for the annual Christmas Around Town event which features TOMORROW! Adoptions celebrated Special day in Juvenile Court By Rick Cordes On Wednesday, Nov. 23rd your Commercial-News may not be delivered Staff Writer

CENTREVILLE — Sara and Taylor - are now officially members of the Tompkins family, following a pronouncement Tuesday morning by St. Joseph County Juvenile Court Judge Commercial-News/Rick Cordes David Tomlinson finalizing the A bear of glad tidings youngsters’ adoptions during a special St. Joseph County Juvenile referee Tom Robertson hands a Teddy bear to Sara Tompkins as a token to recog session of the court to celebrate National nize the young lady’s adoption, along with the adoption of her sister Taylor (immediate right). Also pictured, from left, Brooke Tompkins (mother), Jessen Tompkins (father), and caseworkerdid about Miljoy 100. Gallego-Savino. This year we’re looking Adoption Day. at 120.” The two young ladies, ages 8 and 12 Tomlinson said that he’s been busy at your regular delivery time or by your regular delivery driver. Please about friends because of changing respectively, transitioned from being with recent adoptions, having finalized schools. When I came home there was foster children of Jessen and Brooke three last week with another to be always dinner,” she said, enumerating Tompkins to being their children, parents,” she told the Tompkins. And to completed in the afternoon after the some things that most children take for culminating a process that began before the girls she said, “I’m so thankful you special ceremony. granted. the girls were first placed with the have a good home.” An important element in Sara’s and Services, the agency that facilitated the Tamela Phillips, program manager Tompkins 11 months ago. A young lady who’d been in foster Taylor’s adoption is thatSee theADOPTIONS, siblings page are 3 adoption process. “I’ve seen Sara and for Bethany, said that there is a trend of Addressing the prospective parents care and was adopted addressed the united into one Taylor both thrive (in the foster an increase in adoptions being as they right hands upright, Tomlinson court to express her well wishes, placement),” Gallego-Savino said. “I completed. “I think we’re seeing more asked both if they pledged to fulfill the relating how much better her life had obligations of parenthood, to which couldn’t be more happy for you.” each year,” Phillips said. “Last year we Karie Saylor, licensing worker with become with adoption. “I was each responded affirmatively without guaranteed Thanksgiving and the Department of Human Services, hesitation. “I do hereby declare this Christmas … I was no longer worrying adoption to be confirmed and finalized,” rose to address the new parents. “I’m so be patient with us as we bring you and your neighbors our special Tomlinson responded. thankful you’ve taken on the task of “I’m so thrilled for you and your being foster parents and adoptive The new law sponsored by Republican Rep. family,” said Miljoy Gallego-Savino, Wayne Schmidt of Traverse City also requires caseworker for Bethany Christian the secretary of state to submit a report to readable because they can rust and lose lawmakers by year’s end on the viability of reflectivity over time. switching from stamped aluminum plates to Mich. law requiresStarting new in 2015, licensethe Michigan Department plate digitally each printed vinyl decade or plastic plates. LANSING (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder has of State can’t renew any plate that is at least a signed a law requiring Michigan drivers to decade old. It costs $5 to replace a license replace license plates that are more than 10 plate. years old. A legislative analysis says the measure Theft of utility signed Tuesday is intended to ensure plates are FREE Annual Expanded Market Edition of the Commercial-News. trailer investigated MOTTVILLE TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Michigan State Police Coldwater Post White Pigeon ‘Free store’ planned for shirts,high jeans, socks, Detachment are investigating the theft new or gently used of a 6x10 utility trailer that occurred in school, middle school studentsshoes/boots, the 10000 block of Cecelia Street personal care between Nov. 21 and Nov. 26. The Donations accepted i t e m s trailer is black with wood deck board Thank you for your understanding! - The Three Rivers Commercial-News (toothpaste, sides and aluminum fenders. THREE RIVERS — On Saturday, Dec. 7, Three Anyone with information is asked toothbrushes, Rivers High School will sponsor a free store for to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-342- parents with middle school and high school deodorant, shampoo, STOP (7867) for possible reward or students. In the auxiliary gym from 10 a.m. — 2 the Coldwater Post at 855-677-9174. p.m., a variety of winter apparel and personal items etc.), will be available for middle school or high school backpacks, students in need of warm clothing for the coming notebooks, months. pens and pencils. Donations of the following are gladly accepted at the high school office through the morning of Dec. 7: new A helping of dessert or gently used coats/jackets, gloves, hats, hoodies, Andrews Elementary fifth-grader Paxtyn Gerkin serves a brownie to kindergartenerCommercial-News/Elena Matthew Ballard during Hines the Young 5s and Kindergarten Feast on Tuesday. 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