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SJC Board of Commissioners approves contract for audit services Departing commissioners honored By Alek Frost Staff Writer

‘The Christmas spirit at its purest’

Pathfinder Educational Center student Laura holds up the ornament she made with the help of Three Rivers High School senior Zoey Willson (left) during the Center’s 33rd annual TRHS National Honor Society Holiday Party. They also enjoyed snacks and listened to a performance by TRHS’ Aristocrats choir. “It’s a really important thing to have inclusive experiences with other kids their age,” Pathfinder principal Liz DeBoer said, adding that the mentoring provided by the visitors was good for Pathfinder’s younger students. Pathfinder physical education teacher Trudy Camp said, “this is one of the days of the year we look forward to. This is the Christmas spirit at its purest — togetherness.”

CENTREVILLE — The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved Gabridge & Company’s contract bid of $76,080 for audit services for 2017-2019. The county will pay the Grand Rapids-based company $25,360 annually over the next three years, after it outbid Rehmann of Jackson ($97,500 over three years) and BDO of Kalamazoo ($165,000 over three years).

County Administrator/Controller J. Patrick Yoder said Gabridge has been “properly vetted” and said the company comes “highly recommended” after speaking with several counties who worked with Gabridge previously. The Board also approved a resolution Tuesday to disband the St. Joseph County Comprehensive Traffic Safety Commission and “re-establish the traffic safety programs, guidelines and services through its committee system” and merge those programs, guidelines and services through the St. Joseph County Commission’s Law Enforcement Committee. That committee, along with the assigned commissioners, will include See CONTRACT FOR SERVICES, page 3

Commercial-News/Elena Meadows

Three Rivers receives $37K grant Will fund Memory Isle Park improvements

THREE RIVERS — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announces that 36 communities across the state will share $1,461,500 in Recreation Passport grants. Among them are Three Rivers,

which received $37,500 for Memory Isle Park renovations, and Sturgis, which received $45,000 for Oaklawn Terrace Park renovations. The proposed project in Three Rivers will renovate the old basketball courts and add features to the existing skate park. Work in Sturgis includes accessible paved paths from the parking area to park amenities, resurfacing the skating/roller hockey

rink, and renovations to the outdated playground. St. Joseph County Community Development Coordinator James Hissong also reports that St. Joseph County was just awarded another DNR grant through the Land and Water Conservation Fund for Cade Lake Park. Funding for the Recreation Passport See THREE RIVERS GRANT, page 3

Recognition of service

(From left) Commissioner John Dobberteen, Commissioner Rick Shaffer and Chairman Al Balog present Commissioner Donald Eaton with a plaque in recognition of his six years on the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners, during Tuesday’s meeting in Centreville. At right is Commissioner Robin Baker. Baker, Eaton and Shaffer will not be returning to the commission in January. Shaffer said, “My time in service has been like a dog’s day in the sun; it’s been a great privilege to serve and it’s been abundant sunshine.” Commercial-News/Alek Frost

Ives named ‘Miss Heart of Blossomtime’ ST. JOSEPH — On Saturday, Dec. 17, Allison Ives of Marcellus received the honor of representing her community as the 2017 Miss Heart of Blossomtime in front a full house at St. Joseph High School. The Miss Heart Pageant originated in 1992 offering young women living in communities that do not host a hometown pageant the opportunity to compete for the title of Miss Blossomtime. Some of these communities are Allegan, Decatur, Dowagiac, Covert, Fennville, Lawton, Mattawan, Marcellus, Three Rivers, Vicksburg and surrounding communities in Southwest Michigan. As Miss Heart of Blossomtime, she will join her sister queens competing for over $20,000 in Scholarships in the Miss /Mr. Blossomtime Pageants. The 2017 pageants will be held on March 12 and 13 at the Lake Michigan College, Mendel Center. This year’s winner, Allison Ives, is a senior at Three Rivers High School, and the daughter of Alan and Teresa Ives. Upon graduation, she plans on attending Michigan State University to receive a dual degree in Animal Science and Political Science. She is a member of National Honor Society, Random Acts of Kindness Club, Fashion Club, Science Olympiad Team, has earned State Titles and National Ranking in Public Speaking

City sets deadline to fill commission post Clay’s seat now vacant By Elena Meadows Managing Editor THREE RIVERS —  The Three Rivers city commission Tuesday, Dec. 20 set Friday, Jan. 13 at noon as the deadline for submission of citizen interest forms by those wishing to fill the third district commissioner

position left vacant by the resignation of Diane Clay, who is moving to another district. They will select the new commissioner, who must be a third district resident, during their meeting on Jan. 17. “I hope we can get a couple of people interested in the community, because mine is one of the largest districts,” Clay said. That night was her last meeting, See CITY COMMISSION POST, page 3

Mendon BOE discusses supt. options By Alek Frost Staff Writer

The queen and her court

Pictured with Queen Allison Ives (center) are Katlyn Madden (left, second runner-up and Miss Congeniality) and Madelyn MacMillan (right, first runner-up). Photo provided

Individual Demonstration and Horse Judging, Teen leader for Cass County 4-H, and President of her 4-H Club.

Earning the title of First Runner-Up was Madelyn MacMillan from Covert. See 'MISS HEART OF BLOSSOMTIME,' page 3

MENDON — The Mendon Community Schools Board of Education Monday discussed the school’s superintendent position currently held by interim superintendent Roger Rathburn. Rathburn came out of retirement in 2015, following an 18-year career with Three Rivers Community Schools, to

take over on an interim basis for the 2015-2016 school year. Rathburn has held the position ever since on a yearto-year basis but the Board is looking for at least a three-year commitment going forward. One of several options discussed at Monday’s meeting was splitting the role between Rathburn and former Constantine Public Schools and Mendon Community Schools See MENDON SUPT. OPTIONS, page 3

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Rotarians learn about light and hope festivals

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday, Dec. 22 •Three Rivers Food Site open, 9 a.m. — noon, 18 Railroad Drive. •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 10:30 a.m., George Washington Carver Center, 436 Jefferson St., Three Rivers. •Three Rivers Community Kitchen, 4-6 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 321 N. Main St., Three Rivers. •Mendon’s 4:4 Food and More community kitchen, 4:30-6 p.m., Mendon United Methodist Church, 320 W. Main St. •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m., St. Clare’s Catholic Church, 229 N. Dean St., Centreville.

By Angie Birdsall

CONSTANTINE — Rev. Dennis Smith, pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church did a  “Light and Hope Festivals” PowerPoint presentation on holiday traditions around the world similar to Advent and Christmas, on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Constantine Rotary. “Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights celebrated every year in autumn in the northern hemisphere (spring in the southern hemisphere). It is the main festival of Hinduism, symbolizing victory over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance,” he said. Its celebration includes stringing millions of lights around the community. It typically extends over a five-day period, a family feast, fireworks and an exchange of gifts. “Kwanzaa honors African heritage in African-American culture and is observed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, with each of the seven days focusing on one of seven core values, or Nguzo Saba,” Smith said. “ It ends with a feast and gift-giving.” Kwanzaa was invented in 1962, during the American “Black

Friday, Dec. 23 •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. Main St., Three Rivers. Monday, Dec. 26 •Healing Hearts, Christ-centered support group for those who grieve, 7-8:30 p.m., Centreville United Methodist Church. •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7:30 p.m., Congregational Church, 360 S. Washington, Constantine. Tuesday, Dec. 27 •Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA), 8:30 a.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 321 N. Main St., Three Rivers. •Three Rivers Food Site open, 9 a.m. — noon, 18 Railroad Drive. •Three Rivers Community Kitchen, 4-5:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 321 N. Main St., Three Rivers. •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., George Washington Carver Center, 436 Jefferson St., Three Rivers. •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m., St. Clare’s Catholic Church, 229 N. Dean St., Centreville.

It’s so pine

THREE RIVERS POLICE LOG

Claudene Holtz, a member of Meek’s Mill Garden Club, holds one of the fresh pine table decorations the club made for its annual Christmas potluck dinner, which was held on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Constantine. Members donated food items and assembled boxes of food for four needy families after the potluck. The club used 14 different varieties of pine to make wreaths and swags for their annual fundraiser sale several Week of Dec. 11 — Dec. 17 800 block of W. Broadway St., weeks ago. They used leftover pine for the Christmas potluck decorations, and at a free booth downtown to make Dec. 11 Three Rivers 112 tabletop centerpieces during Christmas in Constantine on Dec. 4. The club will meet next at 7 p.m. on Feb. 14 12:31 a.m., domestic assault, 4:46 p.m., traffic accident with at the Methodist Church in Constantine. Indra Sanford of Amber Myst Alternatives LLC of Three Rivers will do a 900 block of Madison St., Three no injuries, E. Broadway St./S. program on herbs at the meeting. The public is invited to attend. For more information call 435-9573.

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By Elena Meadows Managing Editor CENTREVILLE — The board of Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of St. Joseph County, during its meeting Monday, Dec. 19, voted to get property, casualty and life insurance through the MMRMA (Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority) program.

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Pride” movement. The word Kwanzaa is derived from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning “first fruits of harvest.” “Malwid an-Nabi is the observance of the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad which is celebrated often on the 12th day of Rabi’ al-awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar. Not all Muslims celebrate it,” Smith said. Muslims believe Muhammad is the final prophet sent by God and Quran, the religious text of Islam was revealed to him by God. “The eight-day Jewish celebration Hanukkah or ‘Festival of Lights’ commemorates the re-dedication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, where according to legend Jews rose up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt,” Smith said. “It begins on Christmas eve this year.” People celebrate Hanukkah by lighting candles in a menorah. Small gifts of money (gelt) are given to children on each night of Hanukkah. Angie Birdsall is a freelance writer who primarily covers Constantine.

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received more in rebates than it spent on premiums. A benefit to the company was it was all Michigan-based, Kline said, so members are not paying for damages inflicted by disasters like hurricanes. Probably 20-25 CMH’s participate in the program, he noted. CMHSAS was going to get into the program two years ago, but had to wait for the resolution of pending lawsuits. Elena Meadows can be reached at 279-7488 ext. 22 or news@ threeriversnews.com.

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Finance director Randy Kline said that it would cost $2,500 more than renewing the previous program, but for the difference in coverage, it looked like a good investment. “One claim would more than offset the $2,500,” he said. After participating in the program for two years, CMHSAS can start participating in the rebate program through which they get money if they filed no claims. In 2016, MMRMA distributed $31 million in rebates, Kline said. In fact, one CMH

Rivers 1:25 a.m., delinquent minors, S. Douglas Ave./Hill St., Three Rivers 11:45 a.m., domestic assault, N. Grant Ave., Three Rivers 12:27 p.m., larceny, 1300 Eighth St., Three Rivers 2:49 p.m., disorderly, 400 block of N. Douglas Ave., Three Rivers 4:56 p.m., traffic accident with no injuries, E. Michigan Ave./ Washington St., Three Rivers 10:31 p.m., harassing communication, 900 block of Madison St., Three Rivers Dec. 12 11:45 a.m., traffic hazard, E. Michigan Ave./Middle St., Three Rivers 1:08 p.m., burglary in progress, 700 block of S. Main St., Three Rivers 2:16 p.m., larceny, 200 block of S. US-131, Three Rivers 4:35 p.m., damage to property,

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Commercial-News

THREE RIVERS GRANT Continued from page 1

Grant program is derived from sales of the Recreation Passport, the $11 annual pass that grants residents vehicle entry at state parks and recreation areas throughout Michigan. This year, Recreation Passport grant applicants sought funding for a broad range of public outdoor recreation projects, including playground development and renovations, sports and fitness facility development and improvements, trail and walkway development, park and picnic area improvements and improved access for those with disabilities.

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US-131/W. Broadway Ave., Three Rivers 7:51 p.m., civil disputes/family disturbances, 800 block of Fifth St., Three Rivers 8:37 p.m., traffic hazard, N. US-131/W. Michigan Ave., Three Rivers Dec. 15 2:22 a.m., domestic assault, Elm St., Three Rivers 11:39 a.m., traffic accident with no injuries, E. Michigan Ave./Wood St., Three Rivers 12:49 p.m., obstructing justice, 300 block of W. Michigan Ave., Three Rivers 1:47 p.m., obstructing justice, 300 block of W. Michigan Ave., Three Rivers 3:48 p.m., traffic accident with no injuries, W. Michigan Ave./ Railroad Dr., Three Rivers Dec. 16 7:56 a.m., larceny, 1100 block of Jefferson St., Three Rivers 1:29 p.m., truancy, 900 block of W. Michigan Ave., Three Rivers 8:42 p.m., retail fraud, theft, 800 block of S. US-131, Three

Successful applicants clearly demonstrated projects designed Roger L. to increase public access to Berchiatti, 76, quality outdoor recreation died on opportunities. The selected S a t u r d a y, projects were chosen from a field Dec. 17, 2016, of 77 grant applications seeking at Borgess $3,053,000 million in funding. Hospital in “Recreation Passport grants Kalamazoo support local units of government due to complications from an in their efforts to offer their auto accident. residents and visitors quality Born on Sept. 23, 1940, Roger recreation opportunities,” said was the third of seven children Steve DeBrabander, DNR grants manager. “This funding enables us to work together to improve quality of life and tourism in Continued from page 1 communities across the state.” though she promises to stay involved in the community and possibly seek to fill a vacancy on one of the city’s advisory boards. One after another, commissioners thanked her for her service. Rivers “You have done a stellar job up Dec. 17 12:49 a.m., domestic assault in here,” Daryl Griffith said. Janell Hart noted “it has been a progress, N. Erie Ave., Three pleasure working with you on the Rivers 5:35 a.m., domestic assault, E. commission and having you as a neighbor — you have the most Broadway St., Three Rivers 10:15 a.m., disorderly, 400 giving spirit. I don’t know what block of Seventh Ave., Three we’d do if you ever leave HarmonyFest.” Rivers City attorney Pat O’Malley said 11:41 a.m., retail fraud, theft, 100 block of S. US-131, Three that since Clay joined the commission, he has stopped Rivers 3:14 p.m., assault in progress, bringing his checkbook to meetings 900 block of S. US-131, Three [she frequently encourages support of HarmonyFest, the Back to Rivers 5:52 p.m., burglary, forced School Celebration and other entry, 400 block of E. Michigan activities with which she is involved] and he has acquired half Ave., Three Rivers a dozen more hats in an attempt to During this week the Three keep up with her. In other business, commissioners Rivers Police also responded to: one health related; 29 civil … •Awarded a bid of $122,000 to infractions/traffic violations; 13 suspicious situations; six public Fedewa, Inc. for an exterior relation activities; one parking overcoat on the water tower and violation; one animal violation; completion of some accessory tasks one traffic policing; two including fall prevention, installing subpoena/PPO service; four a roof handrail, replacing light trash violation; eight inoperable fixtures, and interior spot painting. Citizen Anna Smith expressed vehicles. concern about them putting the Wildcat logo up as it kept changing. She would prefer having just the

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ROGER L. BERCHIATTI born to John and Rosemary After graduating high school, Berchiatti. A lifelong resident of he was married to Deanna White Pigeon, Roger excelled in (Prouty) in 1959 and of that high school athletics and was union, four children were born: part of the 1958 All-State Geno, Lauretta, Paula and football team. Roger owned and Daniel Berchiatti. Roger is also operated Rogers Buildings, as survived by two granddaughters, well as the Office Restaurant in Lauren (Brock) Kruger and Sturgis. He was an avid and Anna (Brock) Jones along with skilled hunter and fisherman five great-grandchildren. He and greatly enjoyed the leaves two siblings, John “Jack” outdoors. Berchiatti and Margie

(Berchiatti) Cholometes. The Berchiatti family would like to extend our gratitude to all the staff at the Borgess Hospital Surgical Trauma ICU in Kalamazoo for their kindness and professionalism. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Roger’s name to either the Eagles Club of Sturgis or the American Legion in Three Rivers.

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city name. City manager Joe Bippus said they would be putting the city’s logo on the tower this time. Commissioners also approved a purchase order in the amount of $10,775 to Dixon Engineering for completion of the construction engineering on the water tower exterior overcoat project. The total cost of the project, $132,775, is well under the budget of $225,000. •Signed land contracts for the sale and redevelopment of 237 Fifth Ave. and 509 Madison St. The contracts require the buyer to improve the homes and insure they meet building code requirements so they can be occupied. The buyer will have the exterior work completed by July 1 and the entire project done by Sept. 1. The city will receive the amount it paid in back taxes for each property ($5,117.60 for 237 Fifth Ave. and $1,995.13 for 509 Madison). •Signed agreements for the sale of 261 S. Main St. and a vacant parcel on the northeast corner of Pleasant and Fourth streets; each is about 0.1 acres. Central Manufacturing Services would like to purchase both properties for $1,000. They want to clean up the properties and keep them mowed and clean of debris. They plan to also have a directional sign on the S. Main Street property for themselves and for Metal

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Technologies. •Appointed Norm Stutesman to the Board of Review. “We’re really whittling the list [of board vacancies] down,” Mayor Tom Lowry said. “Thank you everyone for stepping forward.” •Heard public comment from former commissioner Jared Hoffmaster, thanking the commissioners for all their work both on the commission and as volunteers in the community. •Heard public comment from Lynn McLeod, who discussed emails she had requested from the

city under the Freedom of Information Act regarding the sports complex project. She also thanked commissioners who had come to the State Boundary Commission meeting to hear from the residents who would be most greatly affected by the complex if it was placed in the planned location “in their backyard.” •Held a closed session on a matter of pending litigation, and no action was taken. Elena Meadows can be reached at 279-7488 ext. 22 or news@ threeriversnews.com.

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She attends Hartford High School. After graduation, she plans to attend college to double major in Early Childhood and Secondary English Education. Madelyn is the daughter of Joseph and Casey MacMillan. Madelyn is a member of the National Honors Society, Student Council, Theater, Model United Nations, Sideline Cheer, Competitive Cheer, Track & Field, Co-Op at the Bert Goens Learning Center, 1st Team All-Districts for Competitive Cheerleading, and Honors at MAMUN conference

presenting “Romania” for Model United Nations. Earning the title of Second Runner-Up and Miss Heart Congeniality was Katlyn Madden from Decatur. She is a junior at Paw Paw High School. She plans to receive her Cosmetology license, attend Montclair State University, and one day become a special effect makeup artist. Katlyn is a member of the Key Club, SADD, Soccer, Student Council, Cosmetology, Performing Arts Center, make up crew, and earned

MVP for her Indoor Soccer Club. Representing Mr. Heart of Blossomtime will be T.J. Conklin from Marcellus, son of Jeff and Susan Conklin. He attends Decatur High School and upon graduation his goal is to one day own and operate a cattle ranch raising purebred Angus, and is now working on becoming a firefighter like both his father and grandfather. T.J. is involved with the Drama Club, Varsity Wrestling, (four years), Varsity Football (three years), President of his 4-H group,

Received Varsity Letters in Band, Football, and Wrestling, 1st Team All-Conference for Football, Grand Champion, and Reserve Champion of Lambs, Goats, and Cattle during his years in 4-H. Tying into the 2017 Festival theme “If it starts with “B” it must be Blossomtime” the pageant theme was “Bangles, Walk Like an Egyptian.” The chairman of Miss Heart and Miss Teen Blossomtime is DeAnn Zindler. Adam Smego and Gianna Abdelnour emceed the pageant.

they’re getting experience and I mean, they know me well enough to know that I work a lot of days and I’m going to do whatever it takes to get the job done. So I don’t think they’re worried that things aren’t going to get done. I like Chuck a lot and I wouldn’t just (split the position) with just anybody.” The board also discussed pursuing other options to fill the position, including hiring a new

superintendent with Rathburn working anywhere from 0-60 days to help with the transition. Mendon could also hire another interim superintendent or expand Principal Marc Kramer’s role to include responsibilities of superintendent. A team approach was also discussed, with multiple people taking on various superintendent duties. Alek Frost can be reached at 2797488 ext. 24 or alek@threeriversnews. com.

•Adopted the 2017 budget documents — general appropriations act resolution. •Approved the extension of the Board’s existing contract with eStudio Design.

•Set the date for the first board meeting in January 2017 for Jan. 3. Alek Frost can be reached at 279-7488 ext. 24 or alek@ threeriversnews.com.

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superintendent Chuck Frisbie. Frisbie is currently the part-time director of institutional innovation and interim assistant men’s basketball coach at Glen Oaks Community College. Rathburn said he’s had a working relationship with Frisbie for a number of years and splitting the role would provide a wealth of experience, while allowing both Rathburn and Frisbie the time to attend to other responsibilities

outside of the superintendent position. “With any small school district, one of the problems they have is they sometimes struggle to hire a superintendent who has experience because with school districts this small, it’s usually the first job someone gets and if they’re good, they start climbing toward bigger districts, bigger compensation packages and stuff,” Rathburn said. “So it could be a win-win where

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In other business the Board… •Presented plaques to Commissioners Rick Shaffer, Robin Baker and Donald Eaton for their years of service to the Board.

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Zero tolerance OK for pests, not for kids From the Times Herald (Port Huron) (AP)

There is a place for zero tolerance, but it is not public schools. For a good application of the zero tolerance approach, look to Customs and Border Control at the Blue Water Bridge. In November, agriculture specialists inspecting mung beans exported from India discovered what they thought were remnants — mere fragments — of khapra beetles in the shipment. Scientists confirmed the presence of the beetles Dec. 1 and the shipment was turned away. Khapra beetles are one of the world’s scourges. They will eat anything but are particularly feared for their ability to destroy or damage dried grain and stored seeds. They are otherworldly tough, able to thrive in hot, dry environments and to survive many insecticides. Any tolerance for khapra beetles would cost Michigan farmers and food producers millions of dollars and drive up prices for every consumer. Lawmakers in Lansing and in Washington who politic on the evils of red tape and regulation need to keep the khapra beetle in mind before their lower any fences. This is the fourth shipment inspectors have stopped at the

Blue Water Bridge. Those specialists deserve our gratitude. But zero tolerance is not appropriate in many other situations — including our schools. Michigan lawmakers passed a bill Thursday undoing most of the state’s zero tolerance policies for school discipline. The governor is expected to sign the legislation. The law, which would take effect next fall, would require schools to consider a pupil’s age, disciplinary history, the severity of the misconduct and the threat to another student or staff member’s safety. Additional considerations include whether the student is disabled, whether a lesser punishment could suffice and the wishes of the victim. Existing policies lead to suspension or expulsion for a range of offenses with no consideration of extenuating circumstances and no thought to whether throwing a child out of school is really the best way to educate him or her. It goes without saying that it is not. Critics and statistics suggest that zero tolerance policies are particularly unfair to lowincome, minority and underprivileged students, the ones who need compassion and second chances the most. Lawmakers deserve gratitude for returning justice to our schools.

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VIEWPOINT Community foundations worth a look if you’re giving From the Petoskey News-Review (AP) While the calendar says the year is coming to a close, a pair of local organizations are just getting started commemorating their quarter-century-long run helping residents of northwest Michigan. The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation and the Charlevoix County Community Foundation each formed in the early 1990s and have since become philanthropic mainstays, awarding grants to various projects and efforts around the region. As their fund sizes grow and their functions continually expand, leaders of these organizations are using the milestone 25-year mark as a jumping off point to re-focus their efforts. In some instances, that may mean introducing themselves to residents or organizations that are just becoming aware of their

existence, while to others it could be highlighting other functions they serve or giving opportunities they offer. Whatever it may be, the community foundations are major helpers in Emmet and

smaller gifts add up fast and offer you a way to give back whatever you can afford to your community. Community foundations support hyper-local projects and people. If you write a check to

Community foundations support hyper-local projects and people. If you write a check to one of their discretionary funds, you can rest assured that money will be spent to improve something in your area. Charlevoix counties and if you’re considering an end-of-year donation to a local charitable organization, they are worthy of consideration. Leaders of the two community foundations point out that no donation is too small. Often times, people think charitable giving is only for the rich, but

one of their discretionary funds, you can rest assured that money will be spent to improve something in your area. Locally, these two community foundations distribute more than $1.5 million each in grants and scholarships alone throughout the year. There are two grant cycles

every year, during which area nonprofits submit applications for money to help fund their efforts. Dozens of grants are awarded during each cycle. While there are numerous other funds and functions within the community foundations, one that is particularly worth noting is the organizations’ involvement with young people in the region. Each has what are referred to as youth advisory committees, which are made up of adult advisors and high school-aged members from around each foundation’s coverage area. The groups meet several times throughout the school year and are allocated a certain amount of money each year to distribute among grant applicants as they see fit. These groups are a springboard for many young students to become more involved in the community, giving them real-life experience while also executing the mission of the community foundations.

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CONSTANTINE — In an effort to get consensus among governmental units along the US-131 corridor about what route they would like to see for a limited-access freeway, representatives of nearly all of the townships along the route, as well as the city of Three Rivers and the village of Constantine, met together. The US-131 Alignment Workshop — which was not initiated or endorsed by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) — was a joint effort between the US-131 Corridor Master Plan Committee and the St. Joseph County Planning Commission, an attempt to choose a route and get that area set apart on both the county’s and the smaller units of governments’ master land use plans so that if money should ever come available for the development of a limited-access freeway, the area could present to MDOT a united front as to where that road should be located.

CONSTANTINE — Meeks Mill Garden Club of Constantine held its meeting at Wesley Hall. Twenty-one members and one guest enjoyed a potluck dinner. The president thanked the bow committee for making the many bows for the green sale. The wreath committee chairperson, Dorothy Jennings, reported 39 wreaths were sold to the village merchants and four were given for use on public buildings in the village. For the program, Christmas carols were sung by the group and Virginia Tavernier told the Christmas story of the “Fourth Wiseman.”

THREE RIVERS — A brief outline of the history of Fairview Hospital, written in 1947, explains that the “county infirmary” was acquired by the County Board of supervisors from Dr. Gilmore, who was operating it as a sanitarium. That was the beginning of the Fairview County Hospital, a name which is probably used here for the last time. The name was recently changed to the Fairview Medical Care Facility in order to conform to state and federal requirements. And this in turn became fact, when earlier this month, Fairview was certified by the state to participate in Medicare and in the Medicaid program. Mrs. Lillian Jacox is administrator of the facility.

December 21, 2006

JONES — Approximately 700 people, representing 1,650 children, received invitations from the Cass and St. Joseph counties’ Department of Human Services to come and pick out one stocking stuffer and three toys for each child at the Jones Community Center. Toys are supplied by Toys for Tots and by the Sturgis Toy Run.

December 21, 1991

WHITE PIGEON — Move over, Mendon; get out of the way, Schoolcraft — the St. Joseph Valley has a new challenger in the league title chase. Coach Mike Gropp’s White Pigeon Chiefs will enter the Christmas break with a 3-0 league mark after upsetting Schoolcraft, 54-49. The Chiefs, picked for a middle-of-the-pack finish in the league’s coaches’ poll before the season started, are now just one of two unbeaten in the league, joining Bronson, a 55-44 winner over Centreville.

December 21, 1966

THREE RIVERS — Doyle Fuelling was promoted to Eagle Scout in a ceremony last night at the Ninth Street Methodist Church. His mother, Mrs. Dale Fuelling, pinned the rank insignia on her son, while the boy’s father and Scoutmaster Lyle Staffen looked on. Fuelling is a member of Troop 115 of the church and is the fifth Eagle produced by the five-year-old troop.

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‘Dear Annie’ Annie Lane www.creators.com Dear Annie: I have a brainteaser for you. My husband and I have been married for nearly 11 years. He was divorced from his first wife about 15 years ago; they had no children. His family has welcomed me with open arms. However, his ex-wife continues to stay in touch with family members. They even visit her and host her at their homes. Never has she been invited to family gatherings, and no one talks about her in front of me, but I still find out about it. My husband has made clear to these family members that this is awkward and not healthy for the ex-wife, but they persist. I have two concerns. One, it feels as if someone is lurking in the shadows, and two, it seems odd that she has not moved on after so many years. I gave up connection to some lovely people when my ex-boyfriend and I split up, because it felt like the right thing to do for both of us. What’s your take on this situation? — Scratching My Head in NH Dear Scratching: It’s bizarre that she’s still hovering around, 15 years later. By now, she ought to have buzzed off

and found her own hive. When you say goodbye to a partner, you say goodbye to his family, too. (If there were children involved, it would be different.) But clearly, some of your in-laws are encouraging her. So that raises the question: Who? Is it just one person? A sister who always got along well with this woman and connected with her as a friend? If that’s the case, try to let the friendship remain and just ask that they continue to meet only at times other than family functions. If several of your in-laws are doing this, it’s time for your husband to step up. He needs to make abundantly clear that their maintaining such a close relationship with his ex-wife is not just awkward but also hurtful. Dear Annie: I want to address “Sleepless in Anywhere, USA,” “Sick and Hurt” and others who are hurt by spousal affairs. There are various reasons committed and loving spouses have affairs. I was married to a loyal husband, but our marriage was scarred with emotional abuse that went unaddressed despite

‘Horoscopes by Holiday’ Holiday Mathis www.creators.com ARIES (March 21-April 19). Unlike bears, cougars and sasquatches, humans are social animals who are best suited to spending time in groups. This is where you’ll find the greatest satisfaction today — among a small number of kindred spirits. Enjoy! TAURUS (April 20-May 20). To adopt the disguise necessary for “fitting in” is to deny the real you. So don’t worry about fitting in or not. Honor who you are and you’ll find you can get comfortable in many different situations. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Not all stress is harmful, especially if you don’t think of it as such. You can make stress work for you today. That’s what it’s there for, after all. When you hit that tense moment think: “This is happening so that I can ...” CANCER (June 22-July 22). The direct route to making friends is often, oddly, not as effective as other ways. But as you decide what else you want in your life and act on that, you’ll get human contact as a bonus side effect. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You believe in the value of what you’re doing. Hold on

to that as you go. Sometimes your action will be popular, sometimes it won’t. Don’t worry about how you’re being seen or thought of or experienced by others. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Hypothetical scenarios rarely play out like real life. To get the twists, turns and thrills, you have to throw your whole self in, not just your mind and imagination. It is only through interacting with others that you’ll find out who you are. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Remember when you didn’t afford someone the benefit of the doubt, and you turned out to be wrong? This memory will play into today’s scenario. Anyway, now you’d rather be wrong and kind than right and unkind. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). In general, you just want to lighten up, and this can be accomplished in a number of ways. Take the pressure off of your to-do list. Get more help. Take breaks to visit and laugh. It’s the practical things. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). As much as you try, there are no guarantees that you can control your experience so you won’t suffer. And yet, it is often the

my continued pleas for dealing with it. Instead of being cherished, I was made to feel worthless. From what I could determine, he suffers from emotional injuries inflicted during his childhood. He built an emotional barrier around himself. He refused to go to counseling; I went on my own, with mixed results. I didn’t want to get divorced, so I tried other means to get through the situation. In the end, I had an affair. We are near the end of divorce proceedings. I am saddened by the whole story, and much of what is important to me has to be left behind. So, for those loyal partners who find their spouse in an affair, please step outside yourself and look at the whole picture. How could better communication and self-honesty improve your relationship? Are there past harms — which have nothing to do with a current relationship — hurting the present? If you have chosen to share your life with another, then really share life — the good and bad. A loving spouse wants to help carry the burden, heal and move past these destructive ills. I did — though here in the end, I’m the “evil gal who had an affair,” while the other side of the story remains a secret. — Made to Move On Send your questions for Annie Lane to [email protected]. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

case that when you don’t try, you don’t suffer, either. It’s more like a ride. You let go and enjoy it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It’s easy to point out how things could have been done better. But to initiate an action and follow through, this is the proof. You’ll show your integrity and strong character at every turn. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The time for thinking about it is over. Decide. Are you willing to take the risks necessary to getting what you want? In order to get the fruit, you have to go out on the limb. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You work in the world of the mind, and you play in the world of the heart. One person brings these two worlds together for you, and that’s a beautiful relationship, certainly one to be appreciated and celebrated now. To write to Holiday Mathis, visit www. creators.com/author/holiday-mathis and click “Contact.”

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NEW YORK (AP) — After more than a decade as the NFL’s black hole, the Oakland Raiders are back in the playoffs and filling up the Pro Bowl. The resurgent Raiders, enjoying their first winning season in 14 years, lead the league with seven players selected for next month’s all-star game. Quarterback Derek Carr, wide receiver Amari Cooper, center Rodney Hudson, defensive end Khalil Mack, safety Reggie Nelson, guard Kelechi Osemele and tackle Donald Penn were picked from the Raiders, who occupy first place in the AFC West going into Week 16. The Raiders (11-3) had three players selected from their sturdy offensive line, a big reason the team has finally clinched its first playoff berth since losing the 2003 Super Bowl. “It means a lot. It’s a great honor to be recognized for what you do,” Hudson said. “It’s very humbling. I give a lot of thanks to our teammates because you can’t do any of it by yourself.” Six members of the Atlanta Falcons (9-5) were selected, most among NFC teams. Outside linebacker Vic Beasley, kicker Matt Bryant, running back

Devonta Freeman, wide receiver Seattle’s Russell Wilson. were next with five players Elliott, offensive linemen Travis Dallas. Julio Jones, center Alex Mack After the Raiders and Falcons, selected. Frederick, Zack Martin and For the Steelers, running back and quarterback Matt Ryan were the Cowboys, Steelers and Titans In addition to Prescott and Tyron Smith were picked from See PRO BOWL, page 8 chosen from the NFC South leaders. Despite missing the first four games of the season because of his “Deflategate” suspension, New England quarterback Tom Brady was picked for the 12th time in his career. Cleveland tackle Joe Thomas and Arizona wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald were honored for the 10th time. Fitzgerald’s 10 Pro Bowl selections are the second-most in NFL history by a wide receiver. Only Hall of Famer Jerry Rice (13) has more. Twenty-six of the 32 teams had at least one player picked. Twenty players were chosen for the first time, including three rookies: Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott from Dallas, and Kansas City’s Tyreek Hill. Among the notable omissions was Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford. The first-place Lions, Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) reaches for a first down who lead the NFC North at 9-5, before going out of bounds as San did not have a single Diego Chargers strong safety Jahleel representative. Addae (37) and defensive tackle Carolina’s Cam Newton, last Kaleb Eulls (71) defend during the season’s NFL MVP, was not second half of an NFL football game picked, either. Other star Sunday in San Diego. quarterbacks left out were New AP photo Orleans’ Drew Brees, Indianapolis’ Andrew Luck and

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EAST LANSING (AP) — No. 2 Notre Dame has been on the road since losing to top-ranked UConn a couple weeks ago, picking up victories and gaining confidence. Fighting Irish coach Muffet McGraw believes this stretch of the season will pay off later this season and into the postseason. Brianna Turner had 19 points, seven rebounds and five blocks, leading Notre Dame to a businesslike 79-61 win over Michigan State on Tuesday night. The Fighting Irish (11-1) have won three straight, against thenTampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) No. 16 DePaul, Toledo and celebrates after scoring against the Detroit Red Michigan State. They will stay on Wings during the second period of an NHL hockey the road for three more games game Tuesday in Tampa, Fla. AP photo before finally playing at home Jan. 5 against Wake Forest. “It’s going to prepare us for the ACC, and the NCAA Tournament,” McGraw said. “It’s great for us.” the net. I saw they got a shot and Ondrej Palat. Notre Dame’s Marina Mabrey I kind of panicked. Tried to tie Detroit’s injured list includes the guy up but I got hooked defensemen Mike Green, had 19 points and five assists, See MSU/ND, page 8 around him, and I ran into Brendan Smith and Alexey one of three players on her team Jimmy.” Marchenko, center Darren Boyle, Jonathan Drouin, Helm and forward Justin Brayden Point and Vladislav Abdelkader. Defenseman Brian Namestnikov scored for the Lashoff was scratched one day Lightning, who are 3-7-2 over after taking a puck to the mouth their last 12 games. Tampa Bay in Monday’s morning skate. is 3-0 against Detroit this Boyle opened the scoring 7:02 season. into the game. Drouin, Point Detroit, 1-4-1 over the last six and Namestnikov made it 4-0 games, had its NHL-worst road on second-period goals off Petr power play go 0 for 5. The Red Mrazek, who replaced Howard. Wings have converted just 2 of NOTES: Bishop had four 40 chances overall away from saves, whlle Howard stopped 12 home. of 13 shots.. ... Tampa Bay is “ I thought some guys did and 6-8-2 without Stamkos, who is some guys didn’t compete hard not expected back until midenough,” Blashill said. “I didn’t March. ... Lightning C Tanner think it was good enough across Richard made his NHL debut. the board.” UP NEXT Both teams entered missing Red Wings: At Florida on key players due to injury. Friday night to complete a twoMichigan State’s Taya Reimer, left, and Notre Dame’s Kathryn Westbeld batTampa Bay is without center game trip. tle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Steven Stamkos, forwards Ryan Lightning: Host St. Louis on Tuesday in East Lansing. Callahan, Nikita Kucherov and Thursday night. AP photo

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Both starting goalies hurt, Lightning beat Red Wings Howard ruled out of Friday's game

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning may have gotten a costly win. However, it was better than the disheartening night for the Detroit Red Wings. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 22 saves in relief of Ben Bishop as the Lightning beat the Red Wings 4-1 Tuesday night in a game where both starting goalies left due to injuries. Bishop was hurt 12 minutes into the first period, going down after kicking out his right leg to make a pad save on Nick Jensen’s shot. The Lightning said Bishop, who skated gingerly to the bench, has a lower-body injury. Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper had no update on Bishop but said the goalie will be evaluated Wednesday. “Another big part of our club has gone down,” the Lightning’s

Brian Boyle said. “He comes out of the game, you feel for the guy because he’s in pain. You watch what Vasy did, he came in cold. The kid’s ready, he’s a pro.” Detroit’s Jimmy Howard departed with 12:41 remaining in the second. He was unable to put weight on his right leg following a goalmouth scramble involving Jensen and Tampa Bay’s Erik Condra. Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill ruled Howard out of Friday night’s game at Florida and said goalie Jared Coreau will be called up from the minors. “I don’t have anything further than that,” Blashill said. Jensen, making his NHL debut, assisted on Anthony Mantha’s goal with 10.5 seconds left in the third. “I take compete blame on that one,” said Jensen about Howard’s injury. “The guy got past me and created a 3-on-2. I hustled back trying to get to the front of

with at least five assists. Kathryn Westbeld scored 12 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Reserve Arike Ogunbowale added 11 points. The Irish never trailed and led by as much as 13 in the first half and by 19 points in the second half. The Spartans (10-3) had won four straight since getting beat by No. 19 Syracuse. Michigan State’s Tori Jankoska had 21 points, eight rebounds and five assists, but didn’t get much help from her overmatched teammates. “She’s trying to put this team on her back,” Spartans coach Suzy Merchant said. “She’s done a pretty good job of that.” The only other player to score in double figures for Michigan State was reserve Victoria Gaines, who had 12 points. BIG PICTURE Notre Dame: With poise, Notre Dame made 3-pointers on ensuing possessions after giving up 3-pointers to the Spartans early in the game to prevent them from keeping the game closer and quieting their fans that filled

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Rebounding, defense pull Centreville past Athens in non-league battle CENTREVILLE — A big rebounding advantage and defensive performance carried Centreville’s girls’ basketball team to a 46-38 non-conference win over Union City at home Tuesday. Centreville, which improves to 6-1 overall with its sixth straight win, outrebounded Union City 40-27 and held the Lady Chargers to just eight points in the fourth quarter. Brittany Morris had 11 rebounds to lead Centreville and also scored two points. Hannah Rice added two points and six rebounds. Samara Schlabach recorded 16 points to go with six rebounds. Skyler DeMeyer added six points, six assists and four steals. Carly

Todd had two points and six steals. Joanna Larsen added 10 points and three blocks. “We’re seven games into the season and tonight was the first night I felt like our defense was influenced by our slow start offensively. That’s not the direction we want to go, but we definitely won’t let it become a trend,” said Centreville coach Jill Peterson. “We had several girls show moments of greatness, we just need to clean up the rest. We’ll definitely be shooting a lot of free throws in the coming days.” Centreville jumped out to a 12-8 lead after one period, led 25-21 at halftime and 38-26 through three quarters.

Athens 41, Mendon 22 ATHENS — Mendon’s girls’ basketball team dropped a 41-22 decision at Athens Tuesday. Mary Leighton scored nine points for Mendon. Hayley Kramer added six, Alyssa Kramer four, Julia Sutter two and Madison Mykolaitis had one. Sutter also hauled down seven rebounds. Hayley Kramer and Leighton had four each, MaKenzie Oatley, Nancy Steinacker, Alyssa Kramer and Mykolaitis added two each. Leighton also had three steals for Mendon, now 2-2 overall. Scott Hassinger can be reached at 279-7488 ext. 25 or sports@ threeriversnews.com.

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Le’Veon Bell, wide receiver Antonio Brown, guard David DeCastro, center Maurkice Pouncey and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger were selected. Roethlisberger, Pouncey and Brown were all chosen for the fifth time. For the surprising Titans, tied with Houston for first place in the AFC South, it’s their most players picked for the Pro Bowl since they had six in 2008. Running back DeMarco Murray leads the group. He has 1,224 yards rushing, second in the NFL behind Elliott. Left tackle Taylor Lewan earned his first Pro Bowl honor in his third season, while linebacker Brian Orakpo earned

his fourth Pro Bowl trip overall and first since signing with Tennessee in March 2015. Tight end Delanie Walker and defensive lineman Jurrell Casey also were selected. Another high-profile player chosen was wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., one of four New York Giants picked along with safety Landon Collins, cornerback Janoris Jenkins and special teams player Dwayne Harris. Beckham is tied for third in the NFL with 85 receptions and 10 touchdown catches, and is fourth with 1,173 yards receiving. He became the first Giants player to be voted to three consecutive Pro Bowls since guard Chris Snee

from 2008-10. “It is exciting,” Beckham said. “It is cool to be on a team with multiple Pro Bowlers, so it is a huge accomplishment for myself and my teammates.” The Pro Bowl will be played on Sunday, Jan. 29, in Orlando, Florida. The game will return to the NFC vs. AFC format after three years. Former stars Jerome Bettis, Tony Gonzalez, Ray Lewis and Charles Woodson will serve as “Legends Captains.” The Pro Bowl players were determined by the consensus votes of fans, players and coaches. Each group’s vote counted onethird toward determining the selections.

5 overall and she averaged 10.4 points as a rookie. “If they had her, she would have made a huge difference,” McGraw said. “They would be really unstoppable.” Merchant said Powers would’ve likely scored 20 much-needed points against Notre Dame. “We were one scorer away,” she said. INJURY REPORT Notre Dame: Guard Jackie Young returned from a two-game absence because of an ankle injury, but aggravated it again after playing just 2 minutes at Michigan State. “It’s still not healed,” McGraw said. Guard Ali Patberg has played sparingly in two games, 1 minute against the Spartans and 3 minutes at Toledo after missing eight games with a virus and being out last season

with a knee injury. Michigan State: Forward Jenna Allen, who ranks third on the team in scoring, scored two points in 14 minutes despite having the flu. SPARTAN SUPPORT Members of Michigan State’s men’s basketball team, including Miles Bridges, who isn’t wearing a walking boot on his injured left ankle, watched the first half of the game behind the Spartans’ bench. UP NEXT Notre Dame: The Irish play at Chattanooga on Dec. 27, their final nonconference game before opening ACC play Dec. 29 at North Carolina State. Michigan State: The Spartans have a long break before their next game on Jan. 1 at home against Illinois.

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much of the lower level at the Breslin Center. After the Spartans made consecutive shots to pull within 10 to get their crowd fired up early in the fourth, Turner responded with a basket on the next trip down the floor to put Notre Dame back ahead by 12 points. “We hung around but couldn’t get over the hump,” Merchant said. Michigan State: The Spartans saw up close how good an elite team is, and confirmed how far away they are from that level. If Aerial Powers was playing for them, instead of sitting in the stands after skipping her senior season to play in the WNBA, they would’ve likely been one of the top teams in the Big Ten and perhaps in the country. The Dallas Wings drafted Powers No.

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Carlee Odom (22) of Centreville drives down the center of the floor toward the basket for two points in the Lady Bulldogs’ win over Union City. Photo provided

Marcellus keeps White Pigeon winless WHITE PIGEON — White Pigeon’s boys’ basketball team got outscored 18-9 in the fourth quarter and dropped a 51-40 decision at home Tuesday to Marcellus. Jeff Baechler’s Chiefs, now 0-5 overall and 0-2 in the BCS League, trailed their guests 16-12 after

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