Vehicle Stolen, Driven Recklessly FABIUS TOWNSHIP — the the Suspect Was Able to Steal a Light Vehicle Was Seen Leaving the Scene and Approximately 150 Lbs

Area runners fare well Monday, September 12, 2016 in Centreville Invite… Since 1895 –page 8 Vol. 122, Issue #216 75¢ Three Rivers threeriversnews.com Commercial-News Vehicle stolen, driven recklessly FABIUS TOWNSHIP — The The suspect was able to steal a light vehicle was seen leaving the scene and approximately 150 lbs. nearly hitting two children at around Michigan State Police Marshall Post, blue/gray 1998 Jeep Cherokee. The gave the description of the suspect Other witnesses advised that they 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 9. White Pigeon Detachment is owner of the vehicle advised that the being a white female between the age of saw the vehicle driving through Law enforcement is requesting investigating a motor vehicle theft from vehicle did not have a license plate on it 20-30 years old, dark hair, approximately Youngman Road trailer park at 61600 anyone with information contact the the 61000 block of Youngman Road. at the time. Witnesses advised that the 5’6”-5’8” in height, weighing Youngman Road in a reckless manner Michigan State Police at 269-558-0500. Harvest Fest goes on in spite of rain By Angie Birdsall

CONSTANTINE — Constantine’s Harvest Fest was held on Saturday in spite of intermittent rain during the day. There were some cancellations by vendors. The festival began with a pancake and sausage breakfast in the morning by the fire department. Proceeds from the breakfast went to the purchase a new rescue saw. A Rollstrong 5K Fun Run & Walk, beginning at Sweetland Stadium was held at 9 a.m. and well-attended, with Meg Rimer taking first place, Angie Minger second place, and Paul Petersen third place. Proceeds go Local royalty towards Robert Roll’s injury recovery Jordon Eash, 6, of Constantine, and Gracie program at Barwis Methods. Roll was Kinney, 6, of Constantine, were crowned injured at an alumni football game last Harvest Fest prince and princess. Commercial-News/Elena Meadows year. Six-year-olds Gracie Kinney and See HARVEST FEST, page 3 Vehicle strikes freewheeling tire Three teens injured in crash CONSTANTINE TOWNSHIP traffic. The tire was struck by a PORTER TOWNSHIP — Three a curve. The motor vehicle went off the removed from the vehicle. The — The Michigan State Police Marshall southbound pick up truck causing teens were injured in a single-vehicle road and hit a tree. passengers were transported to Elkhart Post, White Pigeon Detachment is extensive damage. The driver of the crash Sept. 11 around 8:45 p.m., He had two passengers in the vehicle, General Hospital by SEPSA ambulance. investigating a hit and run crash northbound vehicle left the scene or according to the Cass County Sheriff’s a 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old This incident is still under around 2:45 p.m. on Sept. 9. A light was unaware of the detached tire and Office. boy; all passengers suffered serious investigation for drug and alcohol use colored pick up truck pulling a trailer did not stop. A 17-year-old Edwardsburg boy was injuries. prior to the accident. All occupants loaded with wood was northbound on Anyone with information in regard travelling north on Bellows Road north The driver was trapped in his vehicle were wearing seatbelts. US-131 near Garber Road when a tire to this investigation is asked to call the of Idlewilde when he lost control of the and was flown to Elkhart General Assisting at the scene was MedFlight, detached or fell from the trailer and Michigan State Police Marshall Post at vehicle he was driving while negotiating Hospital by Med Flight after he was SEPSA Fire and Ambulance. rolled into the path of southbound 269-558-0500.

Toy Run traveling through A Sturgis Toy Run rider waves as the group travels eastbound on Broadway Street through Three Rivers as part of their 33rd annual ride around the county. Part of the cost of admission to the three-day event with music and activities at the Kelly Road field is a toy; collected items are then donated to area children at Christmastime. Ride numbers were down this year. Commercial-News/Elena Meadows

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What's Up? Commercial-News ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday, Sept. 13 •Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA), 8:30 a.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 321 N. Main St., Three Rivers. Straight Shooters clubs •Three Rivers Food Site open, 9 a.m. — hold memorial events noon, 18 Railroad Drive. Left, 3-D Archery Memorial Shoot was held in •St. Joseph County Transportation Authority, memory of Robert Radtke, who passed away 9:10 a.m., ISD office, 62445 Shimmel Road, in March of this year. Rob Radtke was the 4-H Centreville. Straight Shooters 3-D Archery Leader for many •Three Rivers Community Kitchen, 4-5:30 years. That shoot had one winner, Jason Bentzer. Donations were raised to improve the 3-D p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 321 N. Main Archery Range. A BB Gun Memorial Shoot was St., Three Rivers. held to honor the memory of Linda Schug, the •St. Joseph County Area Marine Corps League, wife of Nelson Schug. Nelson Schug has been the 5:30 p.m., Mendon Village Hall. Open to mem- St. Joe County 4-H Straight Shooter Coordinator bership from the Marine Corps or Navy FMF and Leader of the 4-H BB Gun Division. Linda Corpsmen that have served or are serving; served selflessly alongside Nelson for many years. associate membership for those who want to The winners for that shoot are Below left, (begin- help with projects. ner division from left) first place Joshua Hayward, •Flowerfield Township Board, 7 p.m., township second place Jami Myers, third place Adam Gates; Below middle (advanced division from left) first hall, corner of M-216 and Creglow Road. place Evan Radtke, second place Caleb Hackett, •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., third place Andrew Littlefield. Below right, the BB George Washington Carver Center, 436 Jeffer- gun first place winners with Nelson Schug. son St., Three Rivers. Photos provided •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m., St. Clare’s Catholic Church, 229 N. Dean St., Cen- treville.

Wednesday, Sept. 14 •Glen Oaks Community College Board, 8 a.m., college boardroom, 62449 Shimmel Road, Centreville. •Fabius Township Board, 7 p.m., township hall, 13108 W. Broadway Road. •Park Township Board, 7 p.m., township hall, 53640 Parkville Road. •Al-Anon meeting, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. Main St., Three Rivers. •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m., West Mendon United Methodist Church, 52952 S. Portage Lake Road.

Thursday, Sept. 15 •Three Rivers Food Site open, 9 a.m. — noon, 18 Railroad Drive. Michigan Senate approves medical marijuana tax, regulations LANSING (AP) — Michigan would pay a new three percent Sen. Rick Jones, a Republican from individual growers. A dispensaries would generate an would tax medical marijuana in tax on their gross retail income. from Grand Ledge, said law five-member board would grant unknown amount to be split Lottery a tiered regulatory system that Another measure would enforcement groups and local operating license applications, among the state and Sept. 11, 2016 would explicitly authorize clarify that allowable marijuana governments “are crying for assess fees, and oversee and municipalities. Midday 3: 654 Midday 4: 1665 dispensary businesses under includes infused, non-smokable help, for clarification. What we inspect marijuana facilities. Sen. Patrick Colbeck of bills that cleared a big hurdle forms such as lotions and edible have now is totally out of control Background checks would be Canton was among 12 Daily 3: 744 Daily 4: 8635 Thursday in the Legislature, products. like the wild, wild west.” required. Republicans to vote against the Fantasy 5: 08 09 23 28 39 where supporters said the Michigan voters legalized The Michigan Supreme Court The five-tier regulatory legislation, which was Keno: 03 10 12 13 19 23 24 framework addresses a “wild medical marijuana in 2008, but ruled in 2013 that patients and system — which has been discharged to the floor because 25 38 43 47 49 52 57 59 west” atmosphere enabled by a the law has led to conflicts in caregivers could not transfer likened to the state’s alcohol a committee considering the 62 63 65 69 74 76 79 confusing 8-year-old state law the courts. More than 211,000 marijuana to another patient or regulations — would include bills was opposed. He said it Mega Millions(9/9/16): that legalized the drug. qualifying patients grow their anyone else, and dispensaries growers, processors, “secure goes “well beyond” what is 01 34 43 44 63 (11) 4X The main bill, approved 25-12 own marijuana plants or obtain that facilitate such transactions transporters,” provisioning called for under the voter Lotto 47(9/10/16): by the Republican-controlled the drug from nearly 37,000 could be shut down as a public centers and testing facilities. initiative and would set the 03 04 28 34 45 46 Senate, would require a state registered caregivers. nuisance. Some municipalities They could not obtain a license stage for the eventual Powerball(9/10/16): operating license to grow, The GOP-led House approved have let the dispensaries unless their local government legalization of marijuana for process, sell, transport and test much of the package nearly a continue to operate unchecked adopts an authorizing recreational use. 03 17 49 55 68 (08) 2X marijuana used for medical year ago and could send it to while others have not. ordinance. Municipalities could “There’s a lot of money at Poker Lotto: purposes. “Provisioning Republican Gov. Rick Snyder The legislation would allow cap the number of licenses stake for a lot of the players JC JD 2H 5S 2D centers” that sell the drug to for his expected signature as patients to continue to grow within their borders. involved in this,” he said. “A lot patients or their caregivers early as next week. their own marijuana or buy it The tax on the provisioning of money at stake for the wholesalers, the distributors, the retailers. There’s a lot of money that’s been donated to Kirby’s Corner lawmakers to assist them in their decision-making.” Sen. Ken Horn, a Republican Visit us at www.fredspharmacies.com from Frankenmuth, said the “big bureaucratic system” would drive up marijuana costs and do nothing to help patients and caregivers. Sheroyl Kirby But Sen. David Knezek, a Registered Pharmacist Democrat from Dearborn Heights, said his district has seen an “unregulated and unchecked proliferation” of medical marijuana facilities, Managing including nearly 200 in Detroit alone. Male-Pattern “They’re next to our schools, they’re next to our churches, Hair Loss they’re next to liquor stores,” he Male-pattern hair loss or balding is reported to said. “They’re places that none of us want them to be. These be responsible for ninety-five percent of hair loss in bills are going to finally give men. The loss of hair is due to changes in the male teeth to our local units of hormone (testosterone) and can also be caused by government to be able to enact inherited traits from a person's relatives. Hair rules and regulations that are follicles become more sensitive to the testosterone going to keep our children safe, that are going to keep our and shrink over time, resulting in little or no hair communities safe and frankly growth. are going to keep our patients One over-the-counter solution that is applied to safe as well.” the scalp for hair loss is Rogaine (minoxidil). 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Commercial-News Today HARVEST FEST OBITUARIES Continued from page 1 ROBERT FELLOWS Jordon Eash were crowned Harvest day. There were free children’s R o b e r t in an orphanage in Mishawaka, Lake in 1967. He became a parents; his birth brother, Harold Fest Prince & Princess following a games, a giant “water inflatable,” Fellows, 94, of Indiana. In May of 1923, he was custodian at Centreville Schools Pharoah; his birth sister, Joan contest held by Southern Michigan pedal tractor contest, free face Centreville. adopted to Myron and Mae and worked with his brother-in- Smith; and his adoptive brothers, Bank and Trust. They were each painting, a dunk tank, and a free Whenever Fellows and his name was law, Howard Young and his dear Lawrence Fellows and Richard awarded a $25 Visa gift card. craft at the library — a popcorn you asked changed to Robert. Bob grew up friend, Roger Hart. He retired in Drumm; and his adoptive sisters, Kinney and Eash led a parade of corn cob and pumpkin pie scent Bob how he on the family farm on M-86, just 1985. Lois Howe, Ann Follis and Marie kids’ bike, pedal tractor and pet potpourri. Artist Corey Ruffin did was doing, he outside of Three Rivers. He He is survived by his wife of 67 Kritch. parade. caricatures of people attending the always graduated high school in 1940 years, Jeanne; a daughter, Connie In accordance with his wishes, Winners in a scarecrow contest festival. replied, “I’m still kicking.” Well, and joined the Navy in October Harter of Centreville; a son, Bob there will be no visitation. were: Remington Steele, first place A River Country Has Talent he departed Fairview Nursing & of that year. He was honorably (Sue) Fellows of Centreville; a Graveside services will be held for “Mr. Harvest”; Jamie Judsen, contest with 15 entrants was held in Rehabilitation on Sept. 9, 2016 discharged in 1946. grandson, Matthew (Sara) Monday at 3 p.m. in Prairie River second place for “Minion”, and the afternoon, the final of nine and now he’s “still kicking” with He married Jeanne Young on Fellows of Portage; a niece, Cemetery, Centreville, with Marge Caid and the Middle School talent shows held at various festivals his Savior Jesus. Oct. 29, 1949 in Angola, Ind. Bonnie Smith; and a nephew, Pastor David Grimm officiating. Band, third place for “CAIDence in the county. Winners Morgan Bob was born Charles Wright, They moved to Wayland, and he Harold Pharoah, Jr. He also Arrangements were entrusted to Meek, 1990 graduate, ‘band geek’ Bullock, Bruce Preston and Tony in South Bend, Ind., on April 29, went to work for Standard Oil. leaves behind several adoptive Eley Funeral Homes, Inc. Online and field corn inspector.” King will go on to compete with 1922, to Harry and Florence He later went into business for nieces and nephews. messages may be left for the Winners in a scavenger hunt other finalists at the upcoming St. Wright. Five months later, he was himself and worked at various He was preceded in death by family at www.eleyfuneralhomes. were: Tegan Fager, first place, Claire Joseph County Grange Fair in given up for adoption and placed jobs until moving to Big Fish his birth parents; his adoptive com. Haskins, second place and Kali September. Cox, third place. Angie Birdsall is a freelance writer JESSIE L. (SKIP) PERRY Ollie McKinnie was DJ for the who primarily covers Constantine. Jessie L. and married Wilbert (Hank) of Marcellus, Douglas (Lisa) Perry nephews, cousins and friends. She (Skip) Perry, George in 1958. They divorced in of White Pigeon and Dennis C. was preceded in death by her 76, of White 1975 and Skip moved to (Jennifer) Perry of White Pigeon. parents; son, Duane; and mother- Pigeon, passed Middlebury, Ind. to work for Also surviving are six in-law, Phyllis Perry. away Sunday, Coachmen. She met the love of her grandchildren; six great- Visitation will be Tuesday, 2-4 Sept. 11, 2016. life, Dennis R. Perry, they were grandchildren, and another very and 6-8 p.m. at Eley Funeral She was married Nov. 24, 1976. A devoted soon. She is survived by her father- Home, Constantine, where lovingly cared wife and mother, she remained at in-law, Carl (Mary Jeanne) Perry; religious services will be held for at home by home teaching, sewing, and siblings, Austin (Fran), Harvey Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment her devoted husband, Dennis. raising three sons until going to (Sue), Douglas (Roxanna), Cindy will be in Mottville Cemetery. Skip was born Feb. 8, 1940, in work at Skamper and Glaval. (Gary) Hoskins, and Robert Memorial contributions may be North Branch to Fred and Bessie Skip leaves to mourn her passing (Karen); sister-in-law, Debbie made to Reverence Hospice. (Lewis) Rossman. She graduated her husband of 40 years, Dennis R. (Steve) Quinn, and Michael Online condolences may be left at from North Branch High School Perry; their children, David Perry (Cindy) Perry; and many nieces, www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.

JACK RICHARD TROYER Jack Richard Jack was united in marriage to He was preceded in death by his of Mishawaka, Ind.; five Troyer, 67, of the love of his life Mrs. Mary Alice parents, and one sister, Joann grandchildren, D.J., Cole, and Three Rivers, Carlton, on June of 1970. Together Troyer. Emma Troyer, and Ryli and Tori They’ve got talent formerly of they spent many happy years in He leaves to cherish his loving Burks. Morgan Bullock, Tony King and Bruce Preston are semi-finalists in the “River Mishawaka, Mishawaka before moving to memory, his wife of 46 years, Mary A celebration of Jack’s life will Country Has Talent” singing contest. They were chosen on Saturday, Sept. Ind., passed Three Rivers in 1989. Jack was (Carlton) Troyer; two children, be held by family and friends at a 10 at the Harvest Fest in Constantine. A total of 27 semi-finalists were away employed as a service manager for Shelli (Jerry) Burks of Cassopolis later date. Memorials may be chosen from open auditions at a number of local festivals this summer. peacefully on many years. and David (Amanda) Troyer of donated to the American Diabetes Radio personality Mike Stiles was the emcee at the Harvest Fest audition, Sept. 3, 2016 at Jack was an avid race car fan. He Jackson; stepmother, Betty Troyer; Association. Envelopes available and judges were Mary Ann Grile, Matt Loker and Doug Camburn. Each his home. He was born on July 19, belonged to the Michiana Vintage two brothers, Jim (Angie) Troyer and may be sent to Hohner semi-finalists wins a $100 cash prize. All semi-finalists compete against one 1949 in South Bend, Ind., the son Race Club. He loved trains and of Mishawaka, Ind. and Jon Funeral Home in care of Jack’s another at the St. Joseph County Fair, and three of the semi-finalists will perform on the main stage as the opening act for the Dani Jamerson Band of the late Jimmiedale and Mary Christmas holidays with his (Donna) Troyer of Elkhart, Ind.; arrangements. Online condolences on Thursday, Sept. 22 at the fair. Jane (Riley) Troyer. family. one sister, Janet “Sue” (Bill) Mason may be left at ww.hohnerfh.com. Photo provided by Angie Birdsall

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Scarecrow contest winners Correction Winners in the scarecrow contest were (left) Minion, second place; (second The obituary for Alverta Preston should have said her service was Monday, from right) Mr. Harvest, first place; (right) CAIDence Meek, third place. Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. Commercial-News/Elena Meadows

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“The Car Guy” Craig Crabill

Rules of the road: more courtesy advice It seems that I have way more words than paper most days. Here are more words to cover rude behavior on our roads. I live relatively close to town and since I work in town I used to ride my bicycle to get some exercise and save fuel. When gas was hovering near five dollars per gallon I braved the cold, rain, high wind, even the occasional icy road. But after close calls on the ol’ two wheeler (close for me, but obviously not a big deal to the monster trucks that tried to clip me), I started driving to work again. Savings on gas and getting exercise went to the wayside for a couple of years. I’m not lazy nor overly cautious, but enough close calls and near misses scared me into driving. “Road hogs” are my biggest nemesis. They’re often normally good drivers who, when dealing with bikes or motorcycles, think they have more right to the lane they occupy than the other person in that lane. NOT TRUE! Almost without exception I think most drivers are unaware that to pass safely they first must see no double yellow line. Secondly, have no oncoming traffic that would endanger them or anyone else in close proximity. Most importantly, they must go completely around (over the center line to avoid hitting) the person they are passing. They (the passer) must, under all circumstances, and no matter what type of vehicle being passed, give the person in their lane that they’re passing the FULL lane they possess. Not a few inches from the bicyclists’ handle bar, not two feet from the side of the horse and buggy, and certainly not just half a lane to just squeak by the slower moving scooter. My second reason for not riding a bike to work anymore is VIEWPOINT tailgaters — no not “Go Blue” or “Sparty” tailgaters. They’re the other road “owners” that rate themselves so highly in reaction times they think they can defy physics. They’ve all watched enough NASCAR to A warning to the powerful and predatory falsely believe it’s OK to be less than a yard behind a slower vehicle From the Chicago Tribune (AP) What parent company 21st acknowledges wrongdoing. Fox decision to take on a powerful boss and still stop in time in an emergency. (Sorry, Dale Jr., you’ll rear-end Century Fox wrote: said Carlson, like other women at led to complaints by other female someone eventually.) If it’s a buggy, bike, or scooter, you’ll likely The era of sexual harassment “During her tenure at Fox News, the network, deserved to be treated employees at Fox of Ailes’ predatory severely injure or murder the person ahead of you. That’s what it is: against women in the workplace Gretchen exhibited the highest with respect and dignity. She just behavior, which he has denied. murder. Understand you are deciding, premeditating if you will, to did not end Tuesday. But the standards of journalism and wasn’t. Carlson thanked “all the brave be in the dangerous position. You will likely go to jail if you injure or resolution of former Fox News professionalism. She developed a Much of what we know comes women” who came forward to tell kill someone. anchor Gretchen Carlson’s lawsuit loyal audience and was a daily from the lawsuit Carlson filed their own stories or supported her. Driving safe is a citizen obligation in our society. Contrary to our provides a high-profile warning to source of information for many against Ailes. Carlson alleged that There were reports Tuesday, social media tendencies of late, our “rights” to highway lanes must the powerful and predatory: Don’t Americans. We are proud that she when she complained to Ailes attributed to unnamed sources, that yield to the others already in our lane. Please be safe … I need to start be so certain you’ll be able to brush was part of the Fox News team. We about the hostile and sexist at least two other female employees riding again: I’m fat. off an accusation or slink away with sincerely regret and apologize for atmosphere on the set of the show reached settlements with Fox. Craig Crabill is an ASE master certified auto and heavy duty truck your reputation intact in exchange the fact that Gretchen was not “Fox & Friends,” Ailes called her a Those settlements reportedly technician; he has owned and operated his own business for more than for writing a check. treated with the respect and dignity “man hater” and advised her to “get followed statements the women 30 years. That message is the big news in that she and all of our colleagues along with the boys.” In his own made to a New York law firm Carlson’s settlement of her suit deserve.” polluted mind, that advice to “get investigating the accusations DON’T LET GOVERNMENT against dethroned TV titan Roger The statement provided no along” apparently involved Ailes. against Ailes. If there is more action CONTROL WHAT YOU KNOW Ailes. Yes, the Fox News chairman, details, not even Ailes’ name, Carlson alleged in the suit that he the network needs to take, we hope HB 4183 will remove public notices from citizen’s view in local newspapers and allow governments to post notices about your property, who played a role in propagating another shortcoming typical of the ogled her and said at one point, “I Fox does it. your taxes, your community only on their web sites. Don’t allow local units the modern conservative way corporations historically have think you and I should have had a What actions would guarantee of government to control what is PUBLIC INFORMATION! Contact your State Legislators and tell them to keep public notices movement, was ousted from his confronted these allegations. They’d sexual relationship a long time ago that all employees are treated where the public will notice! Ask them to oppose HB 4183. position, as he should have been. prefer to take minimal action to and then you’d be good and better equally, and that sexual harassment Sen. John Proos Rep. Aaron Miller And, yes, Carlson got a huge check end a crisis than rip off the bandage and I’d be good and better.” In in particular won’t be tolerated? [email protected] [email protected] to end the litigation: a reported $20 and examine cultural rot. retaliation against Carlson for her There are none. But time — the 517-373-6960 517-373-0832 million. But what we also hope Frequently, settlements of these complaints, the suit alleges, Ailes passing of new generations into resonates is the public apology types avoid apologies or took away important interview authority — helps because Carlson received, which cited her acknowledgment of wrongdoing. assignments and reduced her ultimately that’s how cultures talent and professionalism, and Which is why Fox’s apology stands airtime. change. Short of that, it’s important then acknowledged that at Fox out: This is a major media That Carlson dared to file a to see that offenders are held exemplary ability didn’t guarantee organization with profound lawsuit at all may be the most accountable and that bad behavior, equal treatment. Carlson still got influence on the country’s political significant step toward stopping especially by powerful figures, is harassed by the boss. and cultural climate — and it workplace harassment. Her loudly and publicly rebuked. MEMBERS OF www.threeriversnews.com Yesterday Published daily except Sunday and holidays by Three Rivers Commercial Inc. 10 Years Ago 25 Years Ago 50 Years Ago Sept. 12, 2006 Sept. 12, 1991 Sept. 12, 1966 124 North Main Street, P.O. 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Commercial-News Food Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup Lemon Dream Cake A creamy and delicious soup that tastes just like Panera Bread! 1 (18.25 oz.) box vanilla cake mix “What’s ingredients needed to make cake (eggs, oil and water) 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 (15.75 oz.) can lemon pie filling 1/2 medium chopped onion 1 tub lemon flavored frosting Cooking” 1/4 cup melted butter 1 (8oz.) tub whipped topping, thawed 1/4 cup flour Ron Roth 2 cups half-and-half cream Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with 2 cups chicken stock nonstick cooking spray. 1/2 lb fresh broccoli (about 1 cup) Prepare cake mix as directed on the back of the box. Pour batter 1 cup carrot, julienned into baking dish. Three recipes on a chilly fall day 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Place spoonfuls of lemon pie filling all over the batter. With fall almost here, try these three recipes on a chilly fall day. (It 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese Take a knife and swirl it all around to help evenly distribute it will probably be cold and rainy this coming Fair week (it usually is). salt and pepper to taste better. Note: The lemon pie filling is heavier than the cake batter. So it will Upside Down Sweet Onion Cornbread Saute the onion in one tablespoon melted butter and set aside. In a sink to the bottom of the cake as it is cooking. Don’t worry, it won’t That’s right. Topped with sweet onions and filled with corn, large pot whisk together the melted butter and flour over medium burn. This is normal. cheddar cheese, bacon and green onions (and cottage cheese!), this heat for about three to four minutes. Bake at 350F (in center rack) for about 35-40 minutes, until it upside down cornbread is truly amazing. The bread has the perfect Slowly whisk in the half and half and chicken stock. Let it simmer springs back to the touch and isn’t jiggly in the center. touch of sweetness, plus, it’s the best choice when you want a side for about 20 minutes. Let cake cool completely before proceeding to the next step. dish that packs a little more punch than your typical cornbread, Add the broccoli, carrots, and onions. Let them simmer on In a bowl, combine lemon flavored frosting with whipped topping. given all the fixings we threw in there. Seriously, you’ll be so glad you medium low for about 25 minutes until the broccoli and carrots are Mix until thoroughly combined. Spread frosting over cooled cake. made this … our family devoured it and yours will too! tender. Refrigerate until chilled and keep any leftovers refrigerated. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper and sharp cheddar cheese. Let the Ron Roth of Three Rivers says food is his passion and cooking is his 2 (8.5 oz.) boxes corn muffin mix cheese melt and then serve. For a smoother soup puree it in a hobby. He can be reached at [email protected]. Visit his blog, Old 2 Vidalia onions or other sweet onion like Bermuda or Texas blender. Guys Can Cook, at www.oldguyscancook-ron.blogspot.com. Sweet) 3 eggs 1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup corn, rinsed and drained 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/3 cup green onions, finely chopped 4 tablespoons butter 1/4 teaspoon sugar chive cream cheese, garnish

Preheat oven to 375º F. Carefully slice your onions into rings, making sure to leave them intact. Melt four tablespoons butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat and arrange five to seven large onion ring sections in the center and around the edge of the pan. This will be the top of your “cake.” Fill in empty section with smaller pieces of onion. Sauté onions for vie to eight minutes, or until softened. While onions cook, beat eggs into corn muffin mix in a large bowl, then stir in cottage cheese, 3/4 cup melted butter and sugar. Once fully incorporated, fold in cheddar cheese, corn, bacon and green onions. Pour (thick) batter over the sautéed onions in the skillet, then transfer skillet to oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cornbread is golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool 10-15 minutes. Carefully invert cornbread cake onto serving platter. Slice into wedges, serve with cream cheese (optional) and enjoy! Mich. Senate: Let restaurants go to the dogs, not cats From the Detroit News pets aren’t included in this,” said Under the legislation, dogs would patrons there,” O’Brien said. state Sen. Margaret O’Brien, a not be allowed to pass through any The bill now goes to the The Michigan Senate voted Portage Republican and a self- interior section of the restaurant, Republican-controlled House for Wednesday to unleash restaurants described lifelong cat owner. and the business would have to consideration. clamoring to allow patrons to bring O’Brien said the legislation was keep the designated outdoor area Under the legislation, their dogs into outdoor dining sparked by inquiries from clean of dog hair, dander and bodily municipalities also could pass areas. restaurant owners who want to waste. ordinances outlawing or restricting Senate Bill 727 would allow dogs make their establishments pet- The bill restricts dogs to sitting dogs in restaurant patios, O’Brien in outdoor restaurant patios in friendly, following a trend of hotels on the patio ground and prohibits said. The bill would make dog establishments and municipalities increasingly allowing dogs. them from being allowed to sit in owners liable for any damages or that permit them. But cat owners “I have restaurants in my restaurant chairs or on their owners’ injuries caused by their pet at the will have to leave their felines at community that are begging for laps. They would have to be leashed restaurant, though O’Brien doesn’t home, according to the bill sponsor. this,” she said Wednesday. and accompanied by adults. think it would be a problem. “Cats are known to be very Under current Michigan law, “So what we’re trying to do is “If you also Google ‘dog bites in independent and unwilling to only seeing-eye and other service establish rules that are common restaurants,’ you don’t find follow most rules, so I think cat dogs are allowed in restaurants, across the state that protect the anything,” she said. “I tried to find owners will understand why their according to a bill summary. health and safety of the other the horror stories.” MONDAY EVENING SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30

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Commercial-News Farm/Outdoors California farmworkers on edge Michigan Senate allows over historic overtime bill MENDOTA, Calif. (AP) — Many could hurt them economically and him to cut his workers’ take-home Snyder’s environmental California farmworkers who make outprice California products from pay by as much as 33 percent. The up the backbone of the nation’s No. the marketplace in favor of crops Fresno Country farmer says he and 1 agricultural state were praising grown in other states and countries. others he know would respond by director pick historic legislation that brings them Gonzalo Najera, who drives a limiting crews to eight hours by LANSING (AP) — The took questions Wednesday from the contamination. The Senate had 60 closer to receiving the same tractor on Salinas Valley’s lettuce, finding other workers and Republican-led Senate will not block Senate Natural Resources days to stop the appointment, which overtime pay as the rest of the state’s carrots and broccoli fields, said increasing their use of farm Gov. Rick Snyder’s pick to lead Committee. The panel didn’t vote, the Republican governor announced workers who are paid by the hour. some farmers are saying the extra machinery. Michigan’s embattled Department of which means Grether’s appointment in mid-July. If signed into law by Gov. Jerry overtime payments could drive “It is really, really sad,” he said. Environmental Quality in the wake will take effect automatically Grether, a self-described avid bird Brown, a new overtime bill would them out of the state, but he doesn’t “The only people getting hurt in of Flint’s water crisis. Tuesday as expected. watcher, says as a regulator she will put California at the forefront buy the argument. this are the workers.” Heidi Grether, a former BP Grether began the job Aug. 1, strike a balance between nationally of farm labor pay and “The growers can’t leave,” Najera Ricchuiti argued that farming lobbyist whose appointment has about seven months after the environmental protection and the mark a victory in the fight to said. “They can’t take their dirt with shouldn’t be compared to other come under criticism from previous director resigned in the “real world” where economic improve farmworkers rights in the them.” industries, because it is seasonal, environmentalists and Democrats, fallout from Flint’s lead prosperity also is important. decades old movement launched by The 35-year-old father of four susceptible to unpredictable Cesar Chavez, the legendary also has parents back in Mexico, weather and the availability of co-founder of the National Farm who rely on money he regularly water, a scarce resource in drought- Workers Association who fought sends. He earns about $33,000 a stricken California, he said. Each of for higher farm worker pay. year and said he has worked seven these limit when he needs workers Brown, a Democrat, has not said days a week since March this year. to certain times of the year, he said. More tricks for when the fishing slows whether he will sign the law that The added overtime pay he expects Farm worker Juan Valencia, 39, The fishing took a little would be the first of its kind for the to receive will correct a longstanding who raises calves on a Fresno downward turn this past United States. injustice so farm workers are no County dairy, said he often works weekend. The fish are still “Walleye Florentino Reyes, 48, has been longer treated as second class more than 60 hours weekly and gets around and can still be caught picking tomatoes and working a California employees, Najera said. overtime but fears his boss might but they seem to be getting a bit ishing wide variety of crops in California’s Under the current law, California cut him to 40 hours — making it more finicky, hopefully it was F ” fertile Central Valley for more than employers must pay time-and-a- hard for him to support his wife just do to the weather as a two decades and says he could half to farmworkers after 10 hours a and two young children. thunderstorm had moved Scott Koenigsfeld make another $60 weekly. That day or 60 hours a week. Lawmakers “They make it sound pretty. It’s through just before I arrived. would give him more purchasing in Sacramento on Monday sent the not going to be pretty at all,” said To get the fish I was trying power to buy better food and legislation to Brown that would Valencia, who earns about $32,000 about everything I had, mostly crawler harnesses but blades with the same colors as the hot blade. clothes for his wife and three give them overtime after eight a year. “I’m going to have to look for which took the majority of fish but I also ran This way we can zero in on the color the fish children and ease his stress over hours in a day or 40 hours a week. another job.” spoons and Hot-n-Tots. The spoons were pretty prefer. paying down bills. It is backed by the United Farm Reyes, the tomato picker, said the much a waste of time. An orange and silver Hot- Depth is another strange phenomenon that “For me, it’s discrimination,” said Workers, which Chavez helped farmers’ claims are political heat n-Tot took a few fish, all the rest came on worms. been happening on the bay this year. The majority Reyes, finishing up Tuesday’s found in 1962, more than three aimed at trying to prevent Brown Blade color and depth were very critical, so much of the fish I have caught have been on the bottom harvesting of green tomatoes near decades before his death. from giving him the same pay so I found myself running the same blade color on and wanted the bait very close to bottom. With the town of Mendota. Farmers vehemently oppose it, protections that the rest of the majority of lines and running these lines at the this in mind one would think that bottom But other farmworkers are and third-generation almond and California’s hourly workers have. same depth. Imitating lines like this is something bouncers would take fish after fish. This is not nervous about California farmers’ olive farmer Pat Ricchiuti said “We’ve been waiting for this I dislike doing and rarely do. The reason I don’t the case, for some reason the fish are shying away claims that the higher overtime pay approval by Brown could prompt change,” he said. imitate lines is, sooner or later the fish are going from the bottom bouncers even when fished up to want something different and I can start off the bottom. So we have to fish our in line figuring it out all over again. This can take a lot of weights close to the bottom, which means we time out of the fishing day. have to be very careful in letting out the Two months ago when I was fishing the Bay it line and the board to keep the harness was hard to catch a fish on anything but an orange up off the bottom and not blade. Two weeks ago it was purple, this past week picking up Zebra mussels. chartreuse. These are just a Blade colors will often vary through couple more things I out the day as well. Being able to have been doing to keep have several sizes and colors putting fish in the boat. Give them a down at the s a m e try if your fishing slows down. time can give Good luck and be safe out there. us a clue as Scott Koenigsfeld of Three Rivers fishes the to when the FLW Walleye League (Michigan Division), fish want a change. A color Labadie Auto Walleye Tournament as well as that has not been producing other local walleye tournaments on Saginaw Bay may suddenly turn on while the hotter and Lake Erie. He has fished the FLW Walleye Tour lines fade. When this happens we can start in the past. His sponsors are Ranger Boats, Moore changing to blades that have the hot colors in Boats, Pure Fishing and Northland Fishing Tackle. them. We don’t want to run the exact same blade He can be reached at [email protected].

Get the Three Rivers Commercial-News Gathering the tomatoes delivered to your home for less than 50¢ a day! Farmworker Florentino Reyes picks tomatoes Tuesday, Aug. 30, at a field near Mendota, Calif. Farmworkers such 269-279-7488 or stop by 124 N. Main in Three Rivers as Florentino would be eligible for overtime pay after working eight hours a day or 40 hours a week under a bill headed to the desk of Gov. Jerry Brown. If it becomes law, it would put California at the forefront nationally of farm labor pay and mark a victory in the fight to improve farmworkers’ rights in a decades old movement launched by Cesar Chavez. 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Three Rivers threeriversnews.com Commercial-News SPORTS Area runners fare well in Centreville Invite Alyssa Speelman (12th, 25:12.64) Schwenk (24th, 24:25.27) and Garrett Russell (19th, 20:21.82). Lady Cats win and Janetta Kiser (13th, 26:41.06). Michael Hochstetler (25th, Tim Kinney of Constantine Jr./Sr. race Coldwater scored 10 points to 24:44.37). finished second in 18:07.84. win the Class B boys’ junior/senior Mendon finished third in the Sam Warren (eighth, 19:17.92) CENTREVILLE — Damp race. Class C-D girls’ junior/senior race was next for the Falcons followed conditions greeted runners in the Lakeland (40) placed second with 52 points. Kalamazoo Hackett by Jack Jones (10th, 19:21. 92), Jake annual Centreville High School followed by Three Rivers (45) and Catholic Prep won the meet with Locker (11th, 19:29.08), Alec Cross Country Invitational Sturgis (47). 19. Constantine placed fourth with Weaver (13th, 19:37. 62) and Jacob Saturday. Andrew Johnson’s eighth-place 55 and Centreville took fifth with Shoesmith (26th, 21:47.11). Two junior high races were run time of 18:35.12 led Three Rivers. 78. Centreville’s top runner in the followed by a combined freshman/ Jon Scare was next for the Cats in Mary Leighton led Mendon with meet was Justus Chupp who won sophomore boys’ and girls’ race and 10th place with a time of 18:55.48 a fifth-place finish of 23:11.40. the race in 18:00.72. a junior/senior race. followed by Davis Dickerson (12th, Rounding out the Lady Hornets’ Coletin Gascho (20th, 20:24. 69), The last two races were combined 19:22.65), Evan Griffioen (15th, scoring were Julia Sutter (13th, was next for the Bulldogs followed to shorten the meet with the threat 19:58.67), Donald Munro (19th, 27:08.75), Taylor Schmidt (16th, by Ross Hunter (22nd, 20:37.23), of heavy rain. 20:24.68) and Alec Robinson (20th, 27:57.27), MaKenzie Oatley (18th, Brandon Davis (27th, 22:06.88), The Three Rivers girls finished 20:53.20). 28:16.03) and Lauren Lash (20th, Chad Spence (31st, 22:46.74) and third in the Class B freshman/ In the Class C-D girls’ meet, 29:54.18). Nick Weber (31st, 22:47.28). sophomore meet with 45 points. Prairie Heights, Ind. won the Constantine’s top runner was Scott Hassinger can be reached at Gracie Bowers finished eighth freshman/sophomore girls’ meet Malorie Hulse in sixth place at 279-7488 ext. 25 or sports@ with a time of 25:23.43 for Three with 24 points. Centreville finished 25:12.64. threeriversnews.com. Rivers. fourth with 53 points. Kiara Price (eighth, 25:22.69) Jenna Schaaf placed 10th for the Asia Pratel led Centreville with a was next for the Lady Falcons Lady Cats in 26:12:30 followed by seventh-place time of 26:28.24. followed by Christianna Covello Kylie Lukeman (13th, 27:27:70) and Ainsley Webb finished ninth in (19th, 28:56.14), Alexis Herlein Lauren Berneking (14th, 31:11.02). 28:05.13 followed by Abby (22nd, 30:13.92), Alexis Middleton Sturgis won the freshman/ McNamara (17th, 32:36.41), (23rd, 30:47.21) and Lydia Yoder sophomore Class B boys’ race with Annamae Schwartz (20th, 35:11.83) (24th, 30:55.53). 12 points. Three Rivers earned and Kayla Tissue (21st, 35:27.37). Morgan Walton was Centreville’s second with 24. Prairie Heights scored 12 points first runner to cross the finish line Colby Hasse led Three Rivers to win the boys’ freshman/ with a 15th-place time of 27:46. 32. with a third-place time of 19:20.83. sophomore meet. Also running for the Lady Logan Borst was next for the Constantine scored 40 points for Bulldogs were Andrea Bell (17th, Wildcats with a sixth-place finish of third and Centreville finished 28:14.52), Bailee Riess (21st, 20:24.70 followed by Logan Kirby fourth with 73. 29:55.31), Katrina Rigby (25th, (seventh, 21:07.74), Nate Adams Jacob DeHaven’s fourth-place 34:17. 11), Lexi Barnhart (26th, (eighth, 21:23.01) and Logan time of 20:38.41 led Constantine. 36:05.86) and Sarah Cline (27th, Bierlein (ninth, 22:35.90). Joe Shoup (ninth, 21:00.89), 36:41.34). Three Rivers’ girls won the Class Jackson Harris (10th, 21:02.50), Mendon won the Class C-D boys’ B junior/senior race with 20 points Guy Topolski (13th, 21:53.49), title with 26 points. Constantine followed by Lakeland, Ind. with 29 Brendon Patmalnieks (17th, was second with 32 and Centreville and Sturgis 33. 22:59.93) and Nathan Carper (18th, placed fourth with 70. Carissa Kelley finished third in 23:02.07) rounded out the Falcons’ Alex Heckman’s third-place time 21:56.50 to lead Three Rivers. lineup. of 18:12.44 paced Mendon. Kaitlin Ritchie was next for the Striding it out Keeping pace Jacob Overholt (15th, 22:50.42) Jacob Hagenbuch finished fourth Senior runner Andrea Bell of Alex Heckman of Mendon tries to keep pace with the front two runners Lady Cats in fourth place in led Centreville followed by Jacob in 18:37.12 for the Hornets followed Centreville runs in the final mile of during Saturday’s Class C-D boys junior/senior race at the Centreville 23:08.70 followed by Samantha Miller (16th, 22:55.45), Mathias by Keaton Crotser (5th, 18:39.24), the Class C-D girls junior/senior Invitational. Mohney (sixth, 23:45.80), Stephanie Weber (20th, 23:07.06), Terrence Connor Henckel (14th, 19:50.25), race. Commercial-News/Scott Hassinger McLochlin (seventh, 23:49.07), Brueck (22nd, 23:58.59), Dustin Wyatt Cupp (17th, 19:59.66) and Commercial-News/Scott Hassinger

TR JV FOOTBALL ROUNDUP spikers Mendon ground game tramples Comstock COMSTOCK — Mendon’s half. The Colts added the PAT to Lovell gained 26 yards on four Kindig both had five tackles and on six PATs in the quarter for the lose in superior ground game allowed the trail by just seven, 21-14 entering rushes. one sack each. Kindig had three Eagles. Hornets to roll over Comstock’s halftime. Samson completed 1-of-2 tackles for loss of yardage. Spencer Fox scored the Eagles’ county football team 44-20 in a non- Mendon took control of the passes for 34 yards and one TD. Lewin and LaValle had two only second-quarter TD on a 74 conference road game Friday. contest by outscoring Comstock Jake DeRyke and Weinberg led interceptions and Nicholas yard sprint. The win improves Bobby 15-0 in the third to boost its lead Mendon in tackles with eight Kuhbander recovered a fumble. Riley Piper scored twice in the semifinals Kretschman’s Hornets to 2-1 to 36-14 entering the fourth each. Grady Garlinger and Mikki second half for Schoolcraft on STURGIS — The Three Rivers overall and they are 0-1 in the quarter. Feister totaled seven apiece. Lovell Schoolcraft 70, Hartford 0 runs of five and 45 yards. junior varsity volleyball team lost BCS League’s Blue Division. Rensi hauled in a 44-yard and Arjun Vorster had six tackles SCHOOLCRAFT — Nick Dage recorded a safety for to Mendon’s jayvee team in the Comstock, a member of the scoring toss from quarterback each. Rensi added five tackles and Schoolcraft rolled past visiting Schoolcraft when he tackled semifinals of Saturday’s St. Joe BCS League White Division, is 0-3 Braxton Samson before added a Noah Slaughter added four Hartford 70-0 Friday in a Hartford’s punter in the end zone County Tournament in Sturgis. overall. two-yard TD run. Vorster added a tackles. Southwestern Athletic Conference in the fourth quarter. Three Rivers went 6-0 in pool Mendon led Comstock 7-0 after PAT and Hunter Lovell ran in a Mendon hosts Buchanan Friday Central Division matchup at Roy Snyder added two more PATs. play beating Mendon’s freshman one quarter thanks to a seven- two-point conversion for the at 7 p.m. Davis Field. Piper led all rushers with nine team 25-12, 25-9, Constantine yard touchdown run from Ruben Hornets. Terry Haas’ Eagles, now 3-0 carries for 88 yards. Fox had two 25-15, 25-19 and Burr Oak 25-12, Vorster and his extra-point Easter added Comstock’s final Centreville 6, overall and 1-0 SAC Central carries for 70. 25-21. attempt with 2:17 left in the TD on a one-yard burst with 7:38 Three Oaks River Valley 0, Division, built themselves a 48-0 Clark was 3-of-4 passing for 95 The Lady Cats defeated White period. left in the fourth quarter. 4 OTs cushion after one quarter. yards and two scores. Anspaugh Pigeon in the quarterfinals 25-7, Comstock’s Shane Easter scored Rensi capped Mendon’s scoring THREE OAKS — Kyzer Bowen’s Ricky Clark returned the was his leading receiver with two 25-11 before losing to Mendon in on a one-yard run with 7:17 left in with a 33-yard dash to paydirt. six-yard quarterback sneak in the opening kickoff 85 yards for the catches totaling 106 yards and a the semifinals 18-25, 17-25. the second quarter. The Colts Corbin Weinberg ran in a 2-point fourth overtime gave Centreville’s first Schoolcraft points of the pair of TDs. Isabella Karle had 14 aces, 23 booted the PAT for a 7-7 tie. conversion. football team a 6-0 win Friday at night. Jakob Huysken, Piper and Fox kills and nine digs for Three The lead was shortlived, Mendon held a commanding Three Oaks-River Valley. Before the period ended, Clark had five tackles each for Rivers. Aislyn Sternbergh added however, as Mendon responded 353-30 rushing advantage and Bowen completed 3-of-12 would add a 17-yard scoring run, Schoolcraft’s defense. Collin Tone, 11 kills and 10 digs. Maddy Borst with a 55-yard TD dash by finished with 387 yards to 229 for passes for 41 yards connecting along with a 45-yard punt return Britton Bidigare, Mark Phelps and had eight aces and 15 kills. Lizzie freshman fullback Austin Rensi Comstock. with Noah Lewin on a 26-yard and he threw TD passes of 43 and Thomas Meadows all had four Bissett chipped in eight digs and and Vorster returned a punt 65 Comstock’s success on offense reception and Chris Cooper on 65 yards to receiver Nolan stops each. Erin Brady had 10 aces. yards for another score. Vorster came mostly through the air with 15-yard toss. Anspaugh. Piper intercepted a pass for the Three Rivers is now 6-4 overall added both PATs for a 21-7 Easter completing 18-of-49 passes Dylan Schrock rushed for 98 Jack Hunt added a three-yard Eagles. Fox and Mark Melching this season. Hornets’ lead. for 199 yards and one TD. yards, Bowen added 86, Antonio scoring run and Reilly Puhalski both recovered a fumble. Scott Hassinger can be reached Comstock’s Tyler Mays hauled Rensi piled up 195 yards on the Duran gained 34, Sam LaValle 20 scored from eight yards out in the Scott Hassinger can be reached at 279-7488 ext. 25 or sports@ in a 30-yard scoring reception ground in 20 attempts. Vorster and Lewin 15. period. at 279-7488 ext. 25 or sports@ threeriversnews.com. from Easter with 0:18 left in the gained 109 yards on 12 tries. Robbie Frederick and Trenton Kameron Snyder was successful threeriversnews.com.

Today’s Schedule Lions get off to fast start with rare victory over Colts Boys’ Soccer Niles at Three Rivers JV, 5 p.m. They’ve won seven of nine fought back from a missed extra field goal that gave Detroit a wild our kicker. We just had to get the Niles at Three Rivers varsity, Fight back from dating back to last year, point, and rather than allowing 39-35 victory at Indianapolis. ball inside the 50.” 6:45 p.m. missed extra point apparently found a ground game Andrew Luck to steal another “Something was different It didn’t take Stafford long to and an up-tempo offense, and win in the final minute, Detroit about this one,” tight end Eric work his opening-day magic and Boys’ Tennis INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The even managed to rally when it quarterback Matthew Stafford Ebron said after catching one TD give the Lions — a team that Three Rivers at Hillsdale, 4 p.m. Detroit Lions have already looked like hope was lost Sunday rallied his team. He led the Lions pass Sunday. “I just felt too hasn’t won an NFL championship matched their first-half win total afternoon. downfield for Matt Prater to confident. I just knew if we got since 1957 — some real hope. from last season. The usually hard-luck Lions redeem himself with a 43-yard the ball inside the 50, we know See LIONS WITH RARE VICTORY, page 10 Monday, September 12, 2016 - 9

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Sports Commercial-News VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP Lady Bulldogs defend title at U-C Invite, take out Hornets in semis UNION CITY — Centreville’s two digs and a pair of blocks. volleyball team successfully Skyler DeMeyer posted eight defended its championship in the aces, served 96.3 percent, added Union City Invitational Saturday 68 assists, 12 kills, 50 digs and four finishing first. blocks. Melissa Gales’ Lady Bulldogs Kalee Schrock had five aces, finished 6-0 on the day, including served 93.5 percent, added four a 25-21, 21-25, 15-13 win over assists, seven kills and three BCS League rival Mendon in the blocks. semifinals. Centreville also beat Carly Todd pitched in two kills, Battle Creek Central 25-15, 25-3 one dig and three blocks. in the quarterfinals. Brittany Morris had one ace and Centreville went on to top 14 digs. Athens in the finals 25-16, 25-22. Samara Schlabach added six In pool play, the Lady Bulldogs aces, three assists, 38 kills, a .429 started with a 25-12, 25-9 win over hitting percentage, 15 digs and 10 Colon, Reading 25-6, 25-6 and blocks. Union City 25-17, 25-20. Logan Jourdan added 16 aces, At your service “It was a successful day for the served 97.3 percent, had two Freshman Hannah Duchene of Putting it away Lady Bulldogs,” Gales said. “I can’t assists, 20 kills, a .295 hitting Mendon serves to put the ball in play. Hannah Marchand (2) of say enough how proud I am of my average, 41 digs, and two blocks. Photo provided Centreville leaps up to make team and their hard work. After a As a team, Centreville had 57 which they deserve a lot of credit.” a kill in a match at Saturday’s tough game earlier this week aces on the day, served 91.2 Union City Invitational. against Mendon, it was nice to get percent, had 113 assists, 127 kills, Constantine loses in Photo provided a win against them today to make .273 hitting average, 245 digs and semis at Watervliet it in the finals. 35 blocks. WATERVLIET — Constantine’s “The girls played well as a team, Mendon went 3-2 on the day. volleyball team lost to Paw Paw in executed, and just got the job Bill Trenary’s Hornets lost to the semifinals of the Watervliet done. The dynamic of my girls, Athens 22-25, 22-25 to start pool Tournament. and the versatility they provide, play, beat Battle Creek Central Niki Tulley’s Lady Falcons lost makes a threat to their 25-12, 25-9 and Quincy 25-19, to South Haven 24-25, 21-25 opponents. As a team we did a lot 25-23. before rallying for consecutive of things right today, and the girls In bracket play, Mendon topped wins over Decatur 25-23, 25-15 know winning results when that Colon 25-10, 25-10 before losing and Bangor 25-19, 25-13 and a happens and I couldn’t be more to Centreville. 25-11, 25-19 win over St. Joe Lake excited to again bring home first Megann Leighton had 56 kills, Michigan Catholic 25-11, 25-19 to place at the Union City one block and four aces for finish second in the pool. tournament.” Mendon. Cassie Plummer finished Constantine beat Bridgman Hannah Marchand had 14 aces, with six kills, 75 assists and six 25-15, 25-22 in the quarterfinals 35 assists, 49 kills, 42 digs, 10 aces. Kaley Smith had six aces and before losing in the semifinals to Hannah Ley pitched in five aces, these kids and their passion for the played different positions. We blocks and finished with a .409 77 digs. Amaijha Bailey posted 10 Paw Paw 11-25, 25-21, 12-15. 12 kills, eight blocks and 33 digs. game,” Niki Tulley said. “With a switched from a 5-1 to a 6-2 hitting percentage. aces and 15 digs. Paulina Diaz had four aces, 28 Cassie McNamara added three seven-woman team, it can be tricky. offense and they beat and Carlee Odom had five aces, “We played tired and uninspired kills, three assists, 14 blocks and aces, three kills, 24 assists and 12 If one player is struggling, or in competed with some tough served 90 percent, one assist, three at times and correspondingly we 43 digs for Constantine. Mackenzi digs. Madi Platz finished with four today’s case, our starting setter, who competition. There is nothing kills, 18 digs and one block. were the recipients of some Dobosiewicz added 10 aces, 20 aces, four kills, three blocks and 39 plays a huge role in our offense, was better than a complete team Sara Lewis finished with two uninspiring results,” Trenary said. kills, seven blocks, 24 assists and digs. Macey Tulley had four aces, in a family wedding and had to effort.” aces, three kills and 41 digs for “Centreville played very well as 57 digs. Raigan Dumm had 35 14 kills, two blocks, one assist and leave after our third game. Scott Hassinger can be reached at Centreville. always and they were able to end assists and 10 digs. Ally Henke had 46 digs. “The girls did not let it affect 279-7488 ext. 25 or sports@ Kayla Jepsen added three kills, their losing streak against us for six kills, two blocks and two digs. “I could not be more proud of their play. Players stepped up and threeriversnews.com.

LIONS WITH RARE VICTORY Continued from page 8 Stafford was brilliant Sunday, heartbreak when he broke their catching an 11-yard touchdown also found a way to avoid more touchdowns. On Sunday, they acknowledged the defense ran going 31 of 39 for 340 yards with hearts as his last-play TD pass pass. “That is one of our strong hits. That’s a far cry from how had topped that mark by out of steam before they could three touchdowns and one helped the Colts rally from a suits. We were a good two- he played last season, when he halftime and finished the day finish off the game. interception. He even outplayed 12-point deficit in the final minute team last year. That was was 2-7 as a starter and missed with a solid 116-yard game and LIONS’ OPTIONS: Even Luck on the Colts’ home turf. seven minutes. very doable, very doable.” seven games with injuries. And topped it off with scores from without retired receiver Calvin Luck finished 31 of 47 with 385 So when Prater missed an Stafford, with two timeouts it gives the Colts hope that he’ll Theo Riddick and Dwayne Johnson, the Lions have plenty yards, four touchdowns, no extra point and Luck answered left, found receivers who turned be back to his Pro Bowl form in Washington. A running game to of options for Stafford to work interceptions, no fumbles, and with a 6-yard TD pass to Jack short passes into big gains 2016. balance Stafford’s passing would with. Four players — Golden almost another incredible Doyle with 37 seconds to go to against Indy’s injury-depleted “I think our quarterback do wonders for Detroit. Tate, Riddick, Abdullah and comeback in his first regular- give Indy a 35-34 lead, some secondary, and Prater won it obviously was exceptional — he INJURIES HURT: The Colts Ebron — had five or more season start since early thought it was going to happen with eight seconds to go. played one hell of a football went into the game already catches and three of them November. again. Some other things key elements game,” coach Chuck Pagano down three key players in the caught TD passes. And in Detroit hadn’t beaten the Not these Lions. from Sunday: said. secondary. Three more got hurt addition to Abdullah, Riddick Colts since 1997 and hadn’t won “I was thinking they gave us LUCK IS BACK: Don’t just RUNNING HARD: A year Sunday. So when Stafford came added seven carries for 45 yards in Indianapolis in 25 years. too much time,” running back look at his stat line. Luck had no ago, the Lions averaged a league- out for the final series, he had a a score on the ground. That’s Four years ago, Luck added Ameer Abdullah said after turnovers, a 119.5 rating and low 83.4 yards rushing per game huge advantage. encouraging with Megatron no his own chapter to the Lions’ rushing for 63 yards and while he did take some hits, he and scored only seven rushing After the game, Pagano longer around. If you spend time fishing Michigan lakes & streams...

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