“Kute Kids”… THIS “KUTE KID” is… Anthony Thomas Gagliardo born on March 12, 2017. He weighed 7 lbs. 3oz. and measured 20 inches long. His proud parents are Justin and Jen Gagliardo of Watervliet. This newborn’s grandparents are Tony and Sue Gagliardo of Watervliet, Tom and Nancy Faino of North Muskegon and Darryl and Lyn Sample of Muskegon. Share a photo of your “Kute Kids” with your friends, neighbors, and relatives who read the Tri-City Record. Make sure you write your kids’ names on the back of the picture and include any other information about it you would like to see in the paper, including mom and dad, grandma and grandpa, and so on. Send the “original” photo to the Tri-City Record, P.O. Box 7, Watervliet, MI 49098 or email it with your information to record@tricityrecord.com. Pick up your photo after it appears in the paper or include a stamped, self-addressed envelope and we will mail it back to you. Where are your “Kute Kids”?

Lake Michigan College Fall 2016 President’s and Dean’s lists

 More than 20 percent of Lake Michigan College students have been recognized for high academic achievement.

LMC released the names of local students who earned at least a 3.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) during the Fall 2016 semester.

The President’s List includes students who achieved a 4.0 GPA at full-time status. The Dean’s List includes full-time students and part-time students who achieved a 3.5 GPA or higher.

There were 4,059 total students enrolled during the fall semester.

President’s List

Coloma: Lane Alsup, Laura Bailey, Megan Daugherty, Cynthia Glass, Carly Lentz, Dustin Radde, Kayla Sink

Hartford: Candice Martell, Elizabeth Rumley

Watervliet: Holly Chandler

Dean’s List

Coloma: Caroline Arny, Gabrielle Aubermann, Robert Cromer, Mary Herman, Steffen Kolenko, Robert Mckie, Katherine O’Brien, Esmeralda Santos, Matthew Sweet

Hartford: Sharon Rickers

Watervliet: Lacross Baginske, Shannon Hunt, Kyler Kiekenapp, Karlee Liles, Shannon Poplawski

Part-time Dean’s List

Coloma: Hunter Barchett, Jason Clark, Conner Clemons, Thomas Czuba, Paige Derrick, Cassaundra Elder, Jarred Fish, Dale Gaston, April Gonser, Jordy Hanners, Haley Heckathorn, Dana Jenkins, Donia Mannino, Caleb Meyer, Jonathon Punches, Jose Rodriguez, Kenan Saxe, Tori Streu, Gabrielle Tavolacci, Abigail Trousdale, Oscar Velasquez, Kohl Zehr

Hartford: Carmen Garcia, David Mason, Karli McClendon, Michael Poczik, Brittney Rowlee

Watervliet: Kelsey Andres, Brianna Anthony, Herman Barry, Tracee Brumley, Sarah Cray, Levi Engle, Devon Flowers, Robin Genereaux, Samantha Hannan, Traci Harmon, Alyssa Hobson, Jobe Kerr, Robert Lovell, Magdalene Lynch, Bethany Marschke, James Maruk, Logan Mizwicki, McKenna Munson, Morgan Nigro, Louis Nordell, Ashley Perry, Matthew Rudi, Dagoberto Sanchez, Kirstie Sexton, Jenna Shuey, Hailey Taylor, Kayla Wieser, Dawn Williams, Joe Williams

WATERVLIET NORTH SCHOOL ROCK STARS… pictured (from the left): Emily Campos-Oiler who is in Mr. Babcock’s 3rd grade class. She has made amazing improvements from the beginning of the year. She has done this through quality hard work and getting all of her assignments turned in on time. Gabby Wisdom, a 4th grader in Mrs. Graffenius’ class. Gabby continually produces quality work. She has very thoughtful answers in discussion. Gabby is a pleasure to have in class. Matthew Morgan is a 5th grade student in Mrs. Kane’s classroom. Matthew finds the good in everyone. He is a very positive person. Mat-thew never has a bad thing to say about anyone. He is very helpful to other students. Good job to all the Rock Stars! Thank you to Burger King for donating gift certificates.

Watervliet Public Schools

Calendar of Events

Monday, April 10

Board of Education Meeting, HS Media Center, 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 11

HS Students 9th – 11th Testing

NO SCHOOL FOR SENIORS

Varsity Baseball and Softball at Brandywine (DH), 4:15 p.m.; JV Baseball and Softball Home vs. Brandywine (DH), 4:30 p.m.; Soccer at Cassopolis, 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 12

HS Juniors State Testing

3rd Grade Field Trip to Lansing

Golf at Gobles (Cheshire), 4:30 p.m.; Track at Home vs. Fennville, LMC, & Countryside, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 13

HS Juniors State Testing

8th grade Social Studies M-STEP Testing

Varsity Baseball and Softball at Coloma (DH), 4:30 p.m.; JV Baseball and Softball Home vs. Coloma (DH), 4:30; MS Track Home, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 14

NO SCHOOL (Good Friday)

Track at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 15

Varsity Softball at Dowagiac Tournament, 9:00 a.m.; 9th & 10th Track at Hartford Invitational, 10:00 a.m.; JV Baseball at Vicksburg Tournament, TBA

Fridays, thru April 14, 5:30-8:00 p.m. “LENTEN FISH FRY” at Coloma American Legion Post 362, 351 E. St. Joseph Street, Coloma. Fish dinner $8/all you can eat $10/children 4-12 $4/under age 3, free. Take-out available, call 269-468-5501.

Friday, Apr. 7, 5-6 p.m. “COMMUNITY SOUP & SALAD SUPPER” at North Berrien Senior Center, 6648 Ryno Rd., Coloma, benefits North Berrien Food Pantry. $5/adults, $3/children up to 12 and children under three/FREE

Saturday, Apr. 8, 9 a.m. “SPRING STAMPEDE” 5K run and walk at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd. Registration and packet pick-up will open at 7:30 a.m. Registration fee for 5K run/walk is $25; kids’ fun run is at 8:30 a.m. with $1 registration fee.

Saturday, Apr. 8, 1 p.m. “EASTER EGG HUNT” at Ely Park in Hartford sponsored by Van Buren Sportsmen’s Club for kids 10 and under. Rain date: Saturday, April 15 at 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 8, 2 – 5 p.m. “PURSES 4 PURPOSE” at Coloma United Methodist Church, 144 S. Church Street; Missions Committee fundraiser to benefit Watervliet Backpack Program and Kids Hope USA Mentoring Program. Call 269-468-6062 for more information.

Sunday, Apr. 9, 1-4 p.m. “GEOCACHE EGG HUNT” at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road with pre-programmed GPS receiver. $1/person plus cost of admission ($3/adult; children/free) Visit www.sarett.com.

Friday, Apr, 14, 9:30 a.m. “GOOD FRIDAY BREAKFAST” at Hartford United Methodist Church, 425 E. Main Street. All women are invited to attend this free event.

Saturday, Apr. 15, 11 a.m. “EASTER EGG HUNT” by the Coloma Lions Club at the FOP Sports Park in Coloma. Baskets are allowed only for kids one to three years of age. The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance at the FOP Pancake Breakfast that runs from 8 to 10 a.m.

Saturday, Apr. 15, 11 a.m. “EASTER EGG HUNT” by the Watervliet Lions Club at Hays Park in Watervliet for all children 10 and under. No baskets allowed for children over 4. Call Linda Kabel at 463-4746 for more information.

Sunday, Apr. 16, 10 a.m. “EASTER EGG HUNT”   at Coloma Upper Elementary held by Freshwater Community Church following an 8:00 a.m. sunrise service.

Tuesday, Apr. 25, 6:00-7:45 p.m. “PRESCHOOL & YOUNG 5 OPEN HOUSE” at Grace Christian School, 325 N. M-140 in Watervliet. Call 269-463-5545 for more information.

Saturday, Apr. 29, 10 a.m. – noon “OPEN HOUSE” at Watervliet Middle/High School. Open to the public to see the improvements in infrastructure and technology.

Saturday, July 22, 5:00 – 11:30 p.m. “WHS CLASS OF 1977 40 YEAR CLASS REUNION” at West Street Station, 210 N. West Street, Coloma. For more information go to WHS Class of 1977 Reunion page on Facebook or contact Greg Krell at thekrell59@yahoo.com or call 269-876-8260.

Saturday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m. “WATERVLIET 40 YEAR CLUB” reunion event held at Watervliet Middle School for all graduates or attendees and school employees of Watervliet Public Schools. Reservation of $15/person due July 30, 2017. See more info at Watervliet 40 Year Club, all class reunion page on Facebook or call Marsha Stennecke Cole 269-463-3712 or Donna Gillard Curtis 269-463-6680.

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

Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.-noon “PLAYTIME” at Hartford Public Library, 15 Franklin St. Babies and toddlers accompanied by parents are welcome for interactive playtime. Call 269-621-3408 or visit hartfordpl.michlibrary.org for more programs available.

Tuesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. “BIBLICAL DISCUSSIONS” at Coloma Public Library, Come Let Us Reason Together Isa. 1:18, Pastoral Bible Institute conducted by Milton D. Hardin VDM. Call (586)431-7366 for more information.

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 269-468-3431.

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. “STORY HOUR” at Watervliet District Library for children 3-5 years old. Sign up required, call 269-463-6382 for information.

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. “TINY TOTS LEGO STORY TIME” at Hartford Public Library for children 5 and younger; every week during the school year. Call 269-621-3408 for information.

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

Second Thursday of each month, 3 – 5 p.m. “BERRIEN COUNTY PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP” at Lakeland Healthcare Frederick S. Upton Education Center rooms 5 & 6, 1234 Napier Ave. For info, contact Michigan Parkinson Foundation at 800-852-9781 or bcpdsupport@aol.com.

Third Monday of each month, 3 – 6 p.m. “FOOD BANK” at Central Assembly of God, 6801 Ryno Rd., Coloma, 269-468-8422.