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Pumpkin decorating at SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016 Constantine Middle School... Since 1895 –page 2 Vol. 122, Issue #251 75¢ Three Rivers THREERIVERSNEWS.COM OMMERCIAL-NEWS CTR woman apprehended for passing counterfeit currency THREE RIVERS — The Three wanted on a fraud warrant was at the Approximately 20 minutes into the the TRPD, she refused to follow the time of the arrest. Rivers Police Department Tuesday Shell gas station on South Main. An booking process, the woman became instructions and punched the officer In addition to being charged with arrested a 36-year-old Three Rivers officer responded and found the irate and refused to cooperate any approximately six times. passing counterfeit U.S. currency, the woman who was wanted on an suspect inside the store. further. The woman was secured in cuffs woman is being charged with outstanding felony warrant for passing The woman was arrested and When an officer attempted to without injuries and then transported assaulting a police officer, resisting an counterfeit U.S. currency. transported to the Three Rivers Police handcuff the woman, she responded directly to the St. Joseph County Jail, officer and failure to comply with Officers learned that a female Department for processing. by assaulting the officer. According to where she was lodged without bond at booking. Sixth Annual Hoppin Hustle Mrs. Bermingham’s homeroom class poses in front of the “Hoppin Hustle” sign during the Sixth Annual Hoppin Hustle at Ruth Hoppin Elementary in Three Rivers on Friday, Oct. 21. Commercial-News/Alek Frost Walking the walk First-grader Aden Marchand, 6, of Three Rivers stands in front of the line jumps activity sign during the Sixth Annual Hoppin Hustle walk-a-thon at Ruth Hoppin Elementary on Friday, Oct. 21. Hoppin Elementary students walked around a track while music played, before performing an exercise described on the sign closest to them, when the music stopped. As of 10 a.m. Friday, Hoppin raised $8,283.07 to fund field trips, teach- er grant requests and community events. Those who missed out on the event can still make a donation at the main office. Commercial-News/Alek Frost Three Rivers Police arrest Benton Harbor man for use of inhalants THREE RIVERS — The Three An officer was dispatched to investigate and found a man sitting in to the officer’s verbal contact, according man was secured in cuffs and arrested. Rivers Police Department Thursday Walmart to investigate a suspicious the driver’s seat. to the TRPD. The Benton Harbor resident was arrested a 34-year-old Benton Harbor vehicle, where a white Ford sedan It was determined that the man was A second officer arrived to assist, processed and released on bond with a resident for using inhalants in the running in a driving lane was found. inhaling “air dusters.” He was severely when an officer entered the vehicle court appearance date in 3B district Walmart parking lot. An officer approached the vehicle to impaired and not responding normally and shut the engine off, after which the court. Pets at work may help atmosphere — but bring risks NEW YORK (AP) — When a owned by two of Robertson’s co-workers. Robertson is among business owners conference call turns tedious, Brent Beyond the old tradition of a used who think having animals around boosts Robertson can still count on getting a bookstore or antique shop having a morale, improves the work atmosphere smile from watching Gus rolling around resident cat, some urban delicatessens and raises productivity. on the floor. and bodegas have cats to mitigate any “Everyone seems to smile and The golden retriever is a regular visitor rodent problems. And at some smaller immediately become a little bit happier,” to Fathom, Robertson’s management professional businesses with a relaxed says Barbara Goldberg, CEO of consulting business in West Hartford, culture, it’s becoming more acceptable O’Connell & Goldberg, a public relations Conn. So are Pookie and Ari, dogs for employees bring in their pets. See PETS AT WORK, page 3 Coliform bacteria detected in Village of White Pigeon WHITE PIGEON — Our water What should I do? If you have a severely compromised system recently violated a drinking Do notSturgis drink the water without Journalimmune system, have an infant, are water standard. Our water system boiling it first. Bring all water to a boil, pregnant, or are elderly, you may be at detected the presence of coliform let it boil for one minute and let it cool increased risk and should seek advice bacteria in the water supply. We routinely before using, or use bottled water. from your health car provides about monitor for the presence of drinking Boiled or bottled water should be drinking this water. Jail Ministry Banquet water contaminates. used for drinking, making ice, brushing If you have questions, you may contact Mary Keely of Sturgis (front left), who has been involved with the Jail Ministry Banquet for the last 15 years, poses with her granddaughters Rebecca Pelmear (front right) of We took 25 samples for coliform teeth, washing dishes and preparing Brian Bailey at 269-858-8700. General Coldwater and Courtney O’Brien of Sturgis, during the 26th Annual Jail Ministry Banquet bacteria during Oct. 2016. Five of those food. Boiling kills bacteria and other guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of at Calvary Chapel Church in Sturgis on Thursday, Oct. 20. Approximately 180 people from samples showed the presence of coliform organisms in the water. Continue using infection by microbes are available from at least 22 churches in Michigan and Indiana attended the event and $4,228 was raised bacteria. The standard is that no more boiled or bottled water until further EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at for the Jail Ministry. than one sample per month may do so. notice. 1-800-426-4791. Commercial-News/Alek Frost Have you considered a Glen Oaks career in HEALTH CARE? COMMUNITY COLLEGE 62249 Shimmel Rd. Place your It’s time to discover what Centreville, MI | 269.467.9945 ad here! Glen Oaks has to offer! glenoaks.edu WHAT WE’RE WORKING ON: Behind the Mask: A Masquerade Event TODAY’S WEATHER Robert Coburn •HIGH: 56º •LOW: 40º To subscribe, place an ad or submit ©2016 Three Rivers Commercial, Inc. HAVE A GREAT DAY: a news tip call: 269.279.7488 Have you considered a Glen Oaks career in HEALTH CARE? COMMUNITY COLLEGE 62249 Shimmel Rd. It’s time to discover what Centreville, MI | 269.467.9945 Glen Oaks has to offer! glenoaks.edu Ticket # 66874 Advertiser: GLEN OAKS Size: BANNER Designer: COURTNEY Ad Ok As is Ad Ok w/changes Date of pub.: 10/15/16 Special sec.: FRONT PAGE Revised proof needed SIGN & DATE: Ad Rep: JUDY 2 – Saturday, October 22, 2016 What's Up? Commercial-News ANNOUNCEMENTS Sunday, Oct. 23 Community College. •Three Rivers Public Library Board, 6 p.m., Three •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7:30 p.m., Three Rivers Public Library, 920 W. Michigan George Washington Carver Center, 436 Jeffer- Congregational Church, 360 S. Washington, Ave. Rivers son St., Three Rivers. Constantine. •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., George Washington Carver Center, 436 Jeffer- Library Monday, Oct. 24 Tuesday, Oct. 25 son St., Three Rivers. •Cardiac support group, 5-6 p.m., Community •Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA), •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m., St. News Room, HealthTRAC. 8:30 a.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 321 N. Clare’s Catholic Church, 229 N. Dean St., Cen- •Three Rivers School Board, 6 p.m., District Main St., Three Rivers. treville. THREE RIVERS — Join us for Training Room, 851 Sixth Ave. •Three Rivers Food Site open, 9 a.m. — LITTLE WIGGLERS BABY •Three Rivers Public Library Board, 6 p.m., noon, 18 Railroad Drive. Wednesday, Oct. 26 TIME every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Three Rivers Public Library, 920 W. Michigan •Department of Health and Human Services •Speech support group, 10-11 a.m., Portage This 20-minute program is Ave. Board, 9:30 a.m., DHHS board room, 692 E. Conference Room, Three Rivers Health. designed for children under 36 •Centreville School Board, 6:30 p.m., high Main St., Centreville. •White Pigeon School Board, 6 p.m., room months, and includes songs, school library. •Three Rivers Community Kitchen, 4-5:30 9b, high school. rhymes, bounces and simple •Healing Hearts, Christ-centered support p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 321 N. Main •Al-Anon meeting, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian stories. group for those who grieve, 7-8:30 p.m., St., Three Rivers. Church, 320 N. Main St., Three Rivers. PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR Centreville United Methodist Church. •Community Mental Health and Substance •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m., West is held every Tuesday at 10:30 •St. Joseph County Republican Party meeting, Abuse Services Board, 5 p.m., CMHSAS build- Mendon United Methodist Church, 52952 S. a.m. This 45-minute program is 7 p.m., Dresser Business Center, Glen Oaks ing, 677A E. Main St., Centreville. Portage Lake Road. designed for children age 3-5, and includes elements that provide early literacy skills and prepare children for kindergarten … while having fun! Each session includes stories, folk or fairy tales, rhymes, songs, a craft, and more. A FAMILY MOVIE will be shown from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23. It’s a MONSTER BASH on Sunday, Oct. 30 for kids 5-12. Wear your costume, and have fun creating your own monster, bob for apples, make a monster flip book, enjoy monster snacks, Here’s my pumpkin and more! 1-2 p.m. Marcus Dreger, a student in Laura Telsworth’s class at Constantine Middle T(W)EEN ANIMANGA School shows off a pumpkin he painted for Halloween.