THIS “KUTE KID” is… bright-eyed Lily LaVon Johnson at 3 months old. She is the daughter of SteVee Nicole (Parrigin) and Justin Johnson.  Lily and her parents live in Coloma. Her grandparents are Diana and Steve Parrigin.

Watervliet Public Schools Calendar of Events

Thursday, January 19

1/2 day for MS & HS only – Semester Exams

JV Girls Basketball Home vs. Bangor, 5:30 p.m.; JV Boys Basketball Home vs. Bangor, 7:00 p.m.

Friday January 20

1/2 day for students and staff – all buildings

END OF FIRST SEMESTER

Girls Varsity Basketball at Bangor, 6:00 p.m.; Boys Varsity Basketball at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 21

HS Wrestling at Marcellus Invitational & MS Wrestling at Decatur Invitational, 9:00 a.m.; PTO Movie Night at South School, 5:00 p.m.

Monday, January 23

MS Girls Basketball at Gobles, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 25

Title 1 Winter Safari at South School, 4:00-6:00 p.m.; 7th Grade Girls Basketball Home vs. Hartford, 5:00 p.m.; HS Wrestling at Hartford, 6:00 p.m.; 8th Grade Girls Basketball Home vs. Hartford, 6:15 p.m.

Thursday, January 26

Boys Freshman Basketball Home vs. Delton Kellogg, 4:15 p.m.; MS Wrestling SAC Meet at Decatur, 5:00 p.m.; Girls JV Basketball Home vs. Delton Kellogg, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, January 27

ELEMENTARY REPORT CARDS GO HOME

4:15 PM  Boys JV Basketball Home vs. Delton Kellogg, 4:15 p.m.; Girls Varsity  Basketball Home vs. Delton Kellogg, 6:00 p.m.; Boys Varsity Basketball Home vs. Delton Kellogg, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 28

JV Girls Home vs. Lawrence, 2:00 p.m.; JV Boys Home vs. Lawrence, 3:30 p.m.; Varsity Girls Home vs. Lawrence, 6:00 p.m.; Varsity Boys Home vs. Lawrence, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21, 7:00 p.m. “TRIVIA NIGHT” at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 N. Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor. Buy a table of 10 for $100 or join a table for $10/person. $200 prize to the first place team and there will be a cash bar and door prizes. Call 269-927-4832 for more information.

Saturday, Feb. 25, 5 p.m. “16TH ANNUAL HUNTING HERITAGE BANQUET” at Pebblewood Banquet Hall, 9794 Jericho Rd. Bridgman. Contact Dale Jasper at 269-921-3474 or email kkdjasper1992@sbcglobal.net; or Jerry Flenar at 269-240-5371 for more information.

Sunday, Jan. 29, 3:00 p.m. “LEARN ABOUT OUR AREA’S OWLS” at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 N. Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor with pictures, live owls and hands-on activities. Please register at 269-927-4832; $4/adult, $2/child.

Sunday, Feb. 5, 9 a.m. – noon “WATERVLIET REC BASEBALL/SOFTBALL SIGN UP” at Watervliet High School cafeteria. Bring child for uniform sizing.

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 6 – 8 p.m. “WATERVLIET REC BASEBALL/SOFTBALL SIGN UP” at Watervliet High School cafeteria. Bring child for uniform sizing.

Saturday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. – noon “WATERVLIET REC BASEBALL/SOFTBALL SIGN UP” at Watervliet High School cafeteria. Bring child for uniform sizing.

Sundays, 8 a.m. to noon “BREAKFAST” at the Coloma Rod & Gun Club.

Tuesday and Thursdays, 7 – 9 p.m. “PICKLEBALL” at St. Joseph Catholic School gymnasium on Lucinda Lane, Watervliet. Extra paddles are available, beginners are welcome.

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. “STORY HOUR” at Coloma Public Library for preschool aged children accompanied by an adult. No sign-up or fee required. For questions, call 468-3431.

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. “STORY HOUR” at Watervliet District Library for 3-5 year olds. Sign-up required, call 463-6382 for information.

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. “TINY TOTS LEGO STORYTIME” at Hartford Public Library for children four and younger. Every week during the school year.

Thursdays 6 p.m.–10 p.m. “Trap shooting” at the Coloma Rod & Gun Club.

Third Monday of every month, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. “FOOD BANK” at Central Assembly of God, 6801 Ryno Rd., Coloma, 468-8422.

WATERVLIET SOUTH SCHOOL CHARACTER AWARDS… At South Elementary they are working on putting their South School pledge into action each day. For January they are focusing on learning about cooperation. The “Cooperation” awards for January 12, 2017 were presented to: (from the left) Emma Ausra, Kindergarten student in Mrs. Trapp’s room; Luis Vellegas, 1st Grade student in Mrs. Cullitan’s room; and Lizzie Torres, 2nd Grade student in Mrs. Iliff’s room. Lit-tle Panthers… small but mighty!

16th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet

 On Saturday, February 25, 2017 doors open at 5:00 p.m. for the 16th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet held at Pebblewood Banquet Hall, 9794 Jericho Road in Bridgman. The banquet is hosted by the Berrien County Trophy Toms, members of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

If you have any questions, contact Dale Jasper at 269-921-3474 or email kkdjasper1992@sbcglobal.net; or call Jerry Flenar at 269-240-5371.

HARTFORD HIGH SCHOOL’S “STUDENTS OF THE WEEK”… for the week of January 9-13, 2017 are pictured (from the left): 9th Grade – Joseph Beebe, student of William & Teresa Statler; 10th Grade – Brandon Galvan, student of Tony & Debbie Galvan; 11th Grade – Jessica Cortes, student of Ernesto Cortes & Martha Anguiano; 12th Grade – Brittney Smith, student of James Smith. To become a “Student of the Week”, students are nominated by teachers or staff for doing something positive. For example: getting a good grade on tests or homework, doing well in class participation or just being a kind person to another. Selected students will receive a certificate, their picture taken & posted in the HS front lobby showcase for the week and in the Tri-City Record newspaper. At the end of the school year, all Students of the Week names will be entered in a drawing for some cool prizes, treats or gift cards. Congratulations to these “Students of the Week” and keep up the great work!

WATERVLIET MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH… for December are (from the left): Abby Burrows, 8th grade, daughter of Cara Burrows and Henry Burrows; Brady Bornas, 6th grade, son of Douglas and Darcy Bornas; and Jake Kroepel, 7th grade, son of Deah Muth and Jason Kroepel. Congratulations to our students of the month. WMS would like to thank B&B Outlet, Great Lakes Truck and Auto Repair, Wesco in Watervliet and the Board of Trade for their generous donations!