06-29-2017 Schools news & calendars

Berrien Community Foundation awards scholarships to Coloma and Hartford Community Teens

 The Berrien Community Foundation will provide a total of $130,000 in college scholarships to students from all over Berrien County for the 2017-18 academic year. This year BCF awarded a new scholarship aimed at graduates of Hartford High School. The Arthur and Bonna Vanderlyn Scholarship is a renewable scholarship for both current seniors and past graduates of Hartford High School. Other local scholarships awarded included the Jon Jollay Scholarship which is for exemplary students at Coloma High School, the Heart of Cook Scholarship for students who wish to pursue a career in engineering or science, and the Honor Credit Union Community Commitment Scholarship for students who show a dedication to their community and academic success.

BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLAR… Raphael Rauner Dahn (third from the right) a homeschool student from Coloma received the Honor CU Community Commitment Scholarship.

There is several scholarship programs for which Coloma, Hartford or Watervliet High School graduates are eligible. Scholarship applications for next year will be available at high school counseling offices and on the Foundation’s website www.berriencommunity.org/scholar in January 2018.

BERRIEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLAR… Hartford High School student Sandra Perez (right) along with Jon Bisnett (left). Sandra received the Arthur and Bonna Vanderlyn Scholarship.

Tri-City Area students who received BCF Scholarships this year include:

Heart of Cook Scholarship: Jacoby Kroschel (Coloma)

Honor C.U. Community Commitment Scholarship: Raphael Rauner Dahn (Coloma)

Jon Jollay Scholarship:  Jacoby Kroschel (Coloma)

Arthur and Bonna Vanderlyn Scholarship: Sandra Perez (Hartford)

Grand Valley State University Winter 2017 Dean’s List

 Grand Valley State University announces the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the winter 2017 semester concluding in April. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits.

Students honored for the winter semester include:

Coloma: Natalie J. Coombs; Sarah E. Czuba; Hannah M. Woods; Lindsay J. Yoakum

Hartford: Coty R. Clark

Watervliet: Stephanie E. Cluster; Taylor M. Krieger; Kate M. Malburg; Alexandra L. Smith; Jenna L. Wess

W-A-Y Watervliet High School Honor Roll 2017 Winter Semester

 It is important to recognize students who have demonstrated hard work and have achieved academic success. Students who have dedicated themselves to reach goals and surpass expectations need to be recognized. We are no different here at W-A-Y Watervliet High School. We have created an honor roll system to publicly recognize students who have earned 1.5 credits or more for each semester, and earned grades of A’s and B’s. Our Honor Roll for the 2017 Winter Semester is as follows:

4.0 credits or more A’s and B’s:

CJ Whitaker, William Curtis*, Camalin Normandin*, Tori Osborne*

3.0 credits or more All A’s:

Faith Lindemann*

A’s and B’s:

Josh Workman*, Jaclyn Litaker, Jeff Priebe*, Erika Gunn, Tighe Craig*, Erick Villegas*

2.5 credits or more All A’s:

Cali Doty, Lexi McCarthy, Taya Parks

A’s and B’s:

Dax Conley*, Natasha Gardner*, Trisha Miller, Elizabeth Snider, Rylie Tobar*

2.0 credits or more All A’s:

Sara Krieger

1.5 credits or more All A’s:

Derrick Davidson*, Maria Palacios, Hannah Swart

A’s and B’s:

Erica Chappel, Kaylee Harwell, Nadia Lauzon, Jessica Lopez, Taylor Duane*, Kayla Spears, Matthew Bryant, Alexandria Ellis

* Met all graduation requirements

The W-A-Y Watervliet High School staff is very proud of all of our students, and wanted to recognize the students mentioned above who have demonstrated a strong work ethic, drive and dedication towards their educational goals and achieved a high standard.

“Kute Kids”… THIS “KUTE KID” is… two-year-old Collins Irene Mitchell. The tiny dancer enjoys singing, praying and gathering rocks in her Easter Basket. Collins is the daughter of Jennifer Attila-Mitchell and Joe Mitchell of Grand Rapids. She is the granddaughter of Shelly Mitchell of Grand Rapids and Lynn and Ted Attila of Watervliet.

June 30, July 1 & 2 “WATERVLIET INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION” featuring 4×4 Mudd Runs, Pro Wrestling, Bednarowski 5K run/walk, parade plus much more! Fireworks at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 1.

Saturday, July 1, 10 p.m. “SISTER LAKES FIREWORKS” at Lions Park, 66991 95th Ave., Sister Lakes. Rain date – Sunday July 2.

Wednesday, July 5, 11 a.m. “JOEL TACY” at the Hartford Public Library. Free program for children 2-6 years old accompanied by an adult. Includes lunch and a project. Register in advance at 269-621-3408.

Saturday, July 8, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. “VENDOR, CRAFT & VINTAGE SHOW” to benefit Devon Haas, held at St. Joseph First United Methodist Church, 2950 Lakeview Ave. in St. Joe. Visit Facebook page: Let’s help Devon fight.

Sunday, July 2, 2 p.m. “MITCHELL SATYR BUTTERFLY WALK” at Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Rd. $6/adults, children are free. Call 269-927-4832 for more info.

Wednesday, July 12, 11 a.m. “WANDA & WENDEL PUPPET SHOW” at the Hartford Public Library. Free program for children 2-6 years old accompanied by an adult. Includes lunch and a project. Register in advance at 269-621-3408.

Thursday, July 13, 3-7 p.m. “RESOURCE FAIR FOR FOSTER/ADOPTION FAMILIES” held by Berrien County at Prairie Wolf Park in Berrien Springs. Free event for all ages.

July 17-22 “VAN BUREN YOUTH FAIR” at 55670 CR681 in Hartford. For more information visit www.vanburenyouthfair.com of call the fair office at 269-621-2038.

Thursday, July 20, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. “LINEN SALE” fund-raiser hosted by Lakeland Hospital Watervliet Auxiliary at the hospital. All proceeds benefit Auxiliary projects for the hospital.

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

Friday, July 28 “BATTLE OF MICHIGAN” World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series at Hartford Speedway. Tickets on sale at slspromotions.ticketforce.com or by calling SLS Promotions at 815-344-2023.

August 4-6 “GLAD-PEACH FESTIVAL” in Coloma celebrating 50th year. Visit www.colomapeachfest.com for more information

Saturday, August 12, 12 noon “TRENT MCKINNEY MEMORIAL WATERVLIET WRESTLING GOLF OUTING” at Pipestone Creek Golf Course, 6768 Naomi Rd., Eau Claire. 4-man scramble/ $65 per person includes cart & steak dinner. Registration deadline August 4. Prize drawings, silent auction, 50/50 wraffle. Contact Travis McKinney (269-308-1177) or Nicole McKinney (269-308-1176)

August 14-19 “BERRIEN COUNTY YOUTH FAIR” in Berrien Springs. For more information, visit www.bcyf.org or call the Fair Office at 269-473-4251.

Saturday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m. “WATERVLIET PUBLIC SCHOOLS 40 YEAR CLUB” annual meeting at Watervliet Middle School, 450 E. St. Joseph Street. Social hour at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon. $15/person reservation due by 7/30. For more info call Marsha Stennecke Cole 269-463-3712 or Donna Gillard Curtis 269-463-6680.

Friday, August 25 “2017 NORTH BERRIEN PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST” deadline for submissions. For more information, contact North Berrien Historical Museum at 269-468-3330 or Kristen@northberrienhistory.org.

Mondays, 7 p.m. “PUB THEOLOGY” at Arclight Brewery. Public is invited to join in discussions. Hosted by St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. “STORY HOUR” at Coloma Public Library. A free weekly program for toddlers and preschool-aged children, it does not require sign-up. Call 269-468-3431 for information.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday “SUMMER PROGRAMS” at the Hartford Public Library. 11 a.m. for baby thru 6 years old, and 1 p.m. for 7 years old and up. Visit their website at www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org for more details.

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