12-08-2018

“Kute Kids”… THIS “KUTE KID” IS… Camillia Rose Elrod at 9 years old. Her proud parents are Aaron Elrod and Stacey Smothers. She has two sisters, Lyla & Ella. Her favorite activities include swimming, softball, basketball, and spending time with family and friends. Cami has a heart of gold and brings so much light, laughter, and love into her family’s days, they love you Cami… You are amazing! 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”?

Coloma Community Schools Calendar of Events Thursday, December 6 9th Grade Boys Basketball vs. New Buffalo at home, 4:15 p.m.; JV Girls/Boys Basketball vs. Martin at home, 5:30/7:00 p.m.; 3rd Grade Holiday Music Program at Coloma High School Auditorium, 6:00 p.m. Saturday, December 8 JV Wrestling Tournament at home, 9:00 a.m. Sunday, December 9 Coloma Youth Wrestling Club – Myway Wrestling Tournament, 9:30 a.m. at home Monday, December 10 Bowling at Constantine, 4:00 p.m.; 9th Grade Boys/ JV Girls/ JV Boys Basketball at Kalamazoo Christian, 4:15/5:30/7:00 p.m.; Middle School Boys Basketball at Lawton, 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 11 Varsity Girls/Boys Basketball vs. Kalamazoo Christian, 5:30/7:00 p.m.; High School Band Concert, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 12 Bowling at Schoolcraft, 4:00 p.m.; Middle School Boys Basketball at Saugatuck, 5:00 p.m.; Coloma Elementary Reading with Santa, 5:30–7:30 p.m.; Varsity Wrestling at Watervliet, 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 13 Middle School Boys Basketball vs. Watervliet at home, 5:00 p.m.; JV Girls/Boys Basketball at Fennville, 5:30/7:00 p.m.; High School Choir Concert, 7:00 p.m.

WATERVLIET HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH… for November are (from the left): Freshman Braxton Noe, Sophomore Dylan Lawson, Junior Jacob Loomis, Senior Tyler Pennington. All students were nominated by the high school teachers on the following criteria: grades, attendance, work ethic, and attitude.

Watervliet Public Schools Calendar of Events Thursday, December 6 JV Girls/Boys Basketball, Home vs. Fennville, 5:30 & 7:00 p.m.; Winter Band Concert, HS Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 7 Spirit Day at South School; Mid Marking-period Progress Reports; Varsity Girls/Boys Basketball at Fennville, 6:00 & 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 8 Varsity Wrestling at North Pointe Christian, 9:00 a.m.; TBA MS Boys Maroon basketball at St. Joseph Tournament Monday, December 10 MS Boys White Basketball at Fennville, 5:00 & 6:15 p.m.; Board of Education Meeting, HS Media Center, 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 11 Jostens Grad Packet orders, HS Gym Lobby, 11:45-12:15; 9th, JV, & Varsity Boys Basketball at Hackett, 4:15, 5:30 & 7:15 p.m.; JV & Varsity Girls Basketball, Home vs. Hackett, 5:30 & 7:00 p.m.; MS Boys Maroon Basketball, Home vs. St. Joseph, 5:00 & 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, December 12 Jostens Grad Packet orders, HS Gym Lobby, 11:45-12:15; 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE; Wrestling at Home, SAC Meet, Senior Night, 6:00 p.m.; MS Boys Basketball at Lawton, 5:00 & 6:15 p.m. Thursday, December 13 7th Grade White Basketball at Coloma, 5:00 & 6:15 p.m.; 9th Grade Boys Basketball at New Buffalo, 5:30 p.m.; JV Girls & Boys Basketball, Home vs. Gobles, 5:30 & 7:00 p.m.; MS/HS Winter Choir concert, HS Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 14 Spirit Day at North School; Middle School Dance, MS Gym, 3:00-5:00 p.m.; JV Girls Basketball at Coloma, 4:00 p.m.; Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball at Gobles, 6:00 & 7:30 p.m.

WATERVLIET HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH… for December are (from the left): Freshman Lacie Strunk, Sophomore Riley McKinney, Junior Brian Ramirez, Senior Brittney Porphir. All students were nominated by the high school teachers on the following criteria: grades, attendance, work ethic, and attitude.

Ticket sales this Saturday for Miss Watervliet 2019 pageant

As pageant season is now upon us, Blossomtime’s theme “America the Places You’ll Go” showcases the many wonders across our great nation. The 2019 Watervliet Pageant Organization is pleased to announce their theme, “Sweet Home Alabama” where spectators will experience southern hospitality and charm at its finest. This year’s pageant is slated for Sunday, January 6, 2019 at 3:00 pm; doors will open at 2:00. Tickets may be purchased for $20.00 each on Saturday, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15, from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the auditorium lobby. Eleven young women will be vying for the title of Miss Watervliet 2019.

HARTFORD HIGH SCHOOL “Students of the Week” for November 26 – 30 are: (from the left) 9th Grade – Alex Irwin, student of Paul & Christine Irwin; 11th Grade – Estefany Rocha, student of Jose Rocha & Maria Medrano; 12th Grade – Israel Ugalde-Rivas, student of Lorenzo Ugalde & Francisca Rivas. Not pictured: 10th Grade – Zoe Eide, student of Michael Eide & Cynthia Conley. 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 doing a good deed. Selected students will receive a certificate, their picture taken & posted in the High School front lobby showcase for the week and in the Tri-City Record. At the end of the school year all Student 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!