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By Kathy JessupJournal Correspondent

Sturgis city commissioners unan-imously approved a resolutionWednesday asking St. JosephCoun-ty for $1.6 million toward the con-struction of a proposed $2millionsoftball recreation complex.

If approved by county commis-sioners, it will be the second Stur-gis-based project to get fundingfrom reserves built up in theSt. Joseph County delinquent taxrevolving fund. The county al-ready has appropriated more than$2million for construction of a newsenior citizen and community en-

richment center in Sturgis thatwill include space for a privately op-erated adult day care center.The city of Three Rivers also is

making a similar request for coun-ty funds to build a new recreationcomplex.The Sturgis proposal includes an

economic development compo-nent in addition to recreation. At-lantic Packaging, an existing Stur-gis business, has expressed inter-est in acquiring the current SpenceField softball property to expand itsSturgis operation. Meanwhile, city

officials have called the Spencefacilities “obsolete” and have de-veloped plans for amulti-diamondcomplex with restrooms as part ofa five-year parks and recreationplan.Officials pegged the cost of a new

recreation complex at just over$2million. If the county approvesa $1.6 million grant, the city haspledged $200,000 to the projectand says Atlantic Packaging willkick in another $200,000.

Help sought for softball complexSturgis to request $1.6Mfrom county toward project

Endurance test

JEF RIETSMA/JOURNALNick Nagy has a good ride in a bull-riding competition Wednesday at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair.Thirty-one riders provided more than 90 minutes of entertainment. Barrel-racing also was featured.

By Jef RietsmaJournal Correspondent

For one night at least, 31 of thetoughest people inSt. JosephCoun-ty could be found in Centreville.The fourth evening of entertain-

ment at the St. Joseph CountyGrangeFairgrandstandonWednes-day featured a night of bull-ridingand barrel-racing, sponsored bySuper Kicker Rodeo Production.Thirty-one cowboys put their

hopesof lastingat least eight secondson thebackof abull.Ultimately, themean-spiritedbullsgot theirway,buta number of riders met or exceed-ed the eight-second threshold.For themost part, the bull-riding

and barrel-racing provided a fullevening of entertainment, basedon spectator reaction.“We want to make sure people

walkoutofhere tonight and feel likethey got a lot for theirmoney,” saidJoeJohnston, ownerof SuperKick-er Rodeo. “I’m in the entertain-ment business, so I care verymuchabout whether people felt goodabout coming to our show.”The Centreville event was the fi-

nal ofKickerRodeo’s 29-show sea-son. It will stage its finals competi-tionOct. 30-31 inHowe, Ind., John-ston said.

Thirty-onecompetitorstake part inbull-riding

By The Associated Press

Rank-and-fileRepublicanlawmakers are increasinglyprotesting the tactics of teapartycolleagueswhodemandthat legislation to keep thegovernment open also takeaway federal funding forPlanned Parenthood. Theleading proponent of bring-ing the fight over fundingthe group to a possible gov-ernmentshutdownremainedunbowed.ElevenGOPHousefreshmen—several facingdif-ficult re-election races nextyear in Democratic-leaningdistricts—say theysupportashort-termfundingbillneed-

ed to guarantee the govern-ment won’t shut down nextweek.Buttheyopposeashut-down confrontation overPlanned Parenthood, whichisunder intense criticismforundercover videos that raisequestionsabout itspracticeofsupplying fetal tissue for sci-entific research.A“DearColleague” letterby

New York Rep. Elise Ste-fanikandPennsylvaniaRep.Ryan Costello promises to“avoidrepeatingthemistakes

of the past”— a reference totheGOP-sparked2013shut-downover implementationofthe newhealth care law.“Wearewritingtodaytoex-

press our strong support fora fundingresolution thatwillavoid another unnecessaryand harmful governmentshutdown,” the GOP fresh-menwrote.Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas,

who is using his rivalry withGOP leaders inWashingtontohelpdefinehispresidential

campaign, responded in aneditorial essay that simplythe threat of a shutdown issending “Republican leader-ship running for the hills.”Cruz’ tacticsandpenchant

for self-promotionhaveoth-erSenateRepublicanssuchasKellyAyotte,R-N.H.—whofaces re-electionnext year ina state that Democrats havecarried in three consecutivepresidentialcontests—open-ly frustrated.“I’m tired of the people on

mysideof theaislewhohavebeen pushing this strategyeven though they know theydon’t have the votes,” AyottesaidTuesday. “Theycan’t an-swer the question, ‘What’sthe end game for success?’”TheSenate is scheduled to

vote Thursday afternoon ona measure that would fundthegovernmentthroughDec.11andtryto“defund”PlannedParenthood. Itsexpectedfail-ure at the hands of filibus-teringDemocratswouldthenset the stage for a vote on amore traditional temporaryfundingbill thatwouldbefreeof the Planned Parenthoodcontroversy.

WASHINGTON

Pragmatists protest tea party shutdown tactics

INSIDE

FRIDAY

On this date in 1965,St. Joseph CountyGrange Fair officials,their hopes brightenedby improved weatherconditions, looked formore of the same toclose out 1965 fairactivities. L.R. Shrader,treasurer and manager,reported today thatattendance is runningahead of 1964 by 2,000paid admissions. Totalattendance last yearwas 79,000.

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ST. JOSEPH COUNTY GRANGE FAIR | SEPT. 20-26, 2015

“I’m tired of the people on my side of the aisle who have beenpushing this strategy even though they don’t have the votes.”

— Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H.

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By Kathy JessupJournal Correspondent

Sturgis city commissioners unan-imously approved a resolutionWednesday asking St. JosephCoun-ty for $1.6 million toward the con-struction of a proposed $2millionsoftball recreation complex.

If approved by county commis-sioners, it will be the second Stur-gis-based project to get fundingfrom reserves built up in theSt. Joseph County delinquent taxrevolving fund. The county al-ready has appropriated more than$2million for construction of a newsenior citizen and community en-

richment center in Sturgis thatwill include space for a privately op-erated adult day care center.The city of Three Rivers also is

making a similar request for coun-ty funds to build a new recreationcomplex.The Sturgis proposal includes an

economic development compo-nent in addition to recreation. At-lantic Packaging, an existing Stur-gis business, has expressed inter-est in acquiring the current SpenceField softball property to expand itsSturgis operation. Meanwhile, city

officials have called the Spencefacilities “obsolete” and have de-veloped plans for amulti-diamondcomplex with restrooms as part ofa five-year parks and recreationplan.Officials pegged the cost of a new

recreation complex at just over$2million. If the county approvesa $1.6 million grant, the city haspledged $200,000 to the projectand says Atlantic Packaging willkick in another $200,000.

Help sought for softball complexSturgis to request $1.6Mfrom county toward project

Endurance test

JEF RIETSMA/JOURNALNick Nagy has a good ride in a bull-riding competition Wednesday at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair.Thirty-one riders provided more than 90 minutes of entertainment. Barrel-racing also was featured.

By Jef RietsmaJournal Correspondent

For one night at least, 31 of thetoughest people inSt. JosephCoun-ty could be found in Centreville.The fourth evening of entertain-

ment at the St. Joseph CountyGrangeFairgrandstandonWednes-day featured a night of bull-ridingand barrel-racing, sponsored bySuper Kicker Rodeo Production.Thirty-one cowboys put their

hopesof lastingat least eight secondson thebackof abull.Ultimately, themean-spiritedbullsgot theirway,buta number of riders met or exceed-ed the eight-second threshold.For themost part, the bull-riding

and barrel-racing provided a fullevening of entertainment, basedon spectator reaction.“We want to make sure people

walkoutofhere tonight and feel likethey got a lot for theirmoney,” saidJoeJohnston, ownerof SuperKick-er Rodeo. “I’m in the entertain-ment business, so I care verymuchabout whether people felt goodabout coming to our show.”The Centreville event was the fi-

nal ofKickerRodeo’s 29-show sea-son. It will stage its finals competi-tionOct. 30-31 inHowe, Ind., John-ston said.

Thirty-onecompetitorstake part inbull-riding

By The Associated Press

Rank-and-fileRepublicanlawmakers are increasinglyprotesting the tactics of teapartycolleagueswhodemandthat legislation to keep thegovernment open also takeaway federal funding forPlanned Parenthood. Theleading proponent of bring-ing the fight over fundingthe group to a possible gov-ernmentshutdownremainedunbowed.ElevenGOPHousefreshmen—several facingdif-ficult re-election races nextyear in Democratic-leaningdistricts—say theysupportashort-termfundingbillneed-

ed to guarantee the govern-ment won’t shut down nextweek.Buttheyopposeashut-down confrontation overPlanned Parenthood, whichisunder intense criticismforundercover videos that raisequestionsabout itspracticeofsupplying fetal tissue for sci-entific research.A“DearColleague” letterby

New York Rep. Elise Ste-fanikandPennsylvaniaRep.Ryan Costello promises to“avoidrepeatingthemistakes

of the past”— a reference totheGOP-sparked2013shut-downover implementationofthe newhealth care law.“Wearewritingtodaytoex-

press our strong support fora fundingresolution thatwillavoid another unnecessaryand harmful governmentshutdown,” the GOP fresh-menwrote.Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas,

who is using his rivalry withGOP leaders inWashingtontohelpdefinehispresidential

campaign, responded in aneditorial essay that simplythe threat of a shutdown issending “Republican leader-ship running for the hills.”Cruz’ tacticsandpenchant

for self-promotionhaveoth-erSenateRepublicanssuchasKellyAyotte,R-N.H.—whofaces re-electionnext year ina state that Democrats havecarried in three consecutivepresidentialcontests—open-ly frustrated.“I’m tired of the people on

mysideof theaislewhohavebeen pushing this strategyeven though they know theydon’t have the votes,” AyottesaidTuesday. “Theycan’t an-swer the question, ‘What’sthe end game for success?’”TheSenate is scheduled to

vote Thursday afternoon ona measure that would fundthegovernmentthroughDec.11andtryto“defund”PlannedParenthood. Itsexpectedfail-ure at the hands of filibus-teringDemocratswouldthenset the stage for a vote on amore traditional temporaryfundingbill thatwouldbefreeof the Planned Parenthoodcontroversy.

WASHINGTON

Pragmatists protest tea party shutdown tactics

INSIDE

FRIDAY

On this date in 1965,St. Joseph CountyGrange Fair officials,their hopes brightenedby improved weatherconditions, looked formore of the same toclose out 1965 fairactivities. L.R. Shrader,treasurer and manager,reported today thatattendance is runningahead of 1964 by 2,000paid admissions. Totalattendance last yearwas 79,000.

LOCALHISTORY

DURAN DURANENDURESTHE FARR SIDE, A8

MYSTERY-DINNERPLANNEDLEISURE, A8

RECAP: HISTORICHOME TOURHOME

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� Why the high schoolvolleyball coach deserves

� Unknown crime scenephotos force investigatorsto reopen 15-year-old case.

� All-star Little Leagueteam raises $2,500 for tripto south regional game.

� Top 10 things we wantto see in the 2011 Fourth of July twilight parade.

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� Why the high schoolvolleyball coach deserves

� Unknown crime scenephotos force investigatorsto reopen 15-year-old case.

� All-star Little Leagueteam raises $2,500 for tripto south regional game.

� Top 10 things we wantto see in the 2011 Fourth of July twilight parade.

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SEE COMPLEX, A2

SEE FAIR, A2

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY GRANGE FAIR | SEPT. 20-26, 2015

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By Kathy JessupJournal Correspondent

Sturgis city commissioners unan-imously approved a resolutionWednesday asking St. JosephCoun-ty for $1.6 million toward the con-struction of a proposed $2millionsoftball recreation complex.

If approved by county commis-sioners, it will be the second Stur-gis-based project to get fundingfrom reserves built up in theSt. Joseph County delinquent taxrevolving fund. The county al-ready has appropriated more than$2million for construction of a newsenior citizen and community en-

richment center in Sturgis thatwill include space for a privately op-erated adult day care center.The city of Three Rivers also is

making a similar request for coun-ty funds to build a new recreationcomplex.The Sturgis proposal includes an

economic development compo-nent in addition to recreation. At-lantic Packaging, an existing Stur-gis business, has expressed inter-est in acquiring the current SpenceField softball property to expand itsSturgis operation. Meanwhile, city

officials have called the Spencefacilities “obsolete” and have de-veloped plans for amulti-diamondcomplex with restrooms as part ofa five-year parks and recreationplan.Officials pegged the cost of a new

recreation complex at just over$2million. If the county approvesa $1.6 million grant, the city haspledged $200,000 to the projectand says Atlantic Packaging willkick in another $200,000.

Help sought for softball complexSturgis to request $1.6Mfrom county toward project

Endurance test

JEF RIETSMA/JOURNALNick Nagy has a good ride in a bull-riding competition Wednesday at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair.Thirty-one riders provided more than 90 minutes of entertainment. Barrel-racing also was featured.

By Jef RietsmaJournal Correspondent

For one night at least, 31 of thetoughest people inSt. JosephCoun-ty could be found in Centreville.The fourth evening of entertain-

ment at the St. Joseph CountyGrangeFairgrandstandonWednes-day featured a night of bull-ridingand barrel-racing, sponsored bySuper Kicker Rodeo Production.Thirty-one cowboys put their

hopesof lastingat least eight secondson thebackof abull.Ultimately, themean-spiritedbullsgot theirway,buta number of riders met or exceed-ed the eight-second threshold.For themost part, the bull-riding

and barrel-racing provided a fullevening of entertainment, basedon spectator reaction.“We want to make sure people

walkoutofhere tonight and feel likethey got a lot for theirmoney,” saidJoeJohnston, ownerof SuperKick-er Rodeo. “I’m in the entertain-ment business, so I care verymuchabout whether people felt goodabout coming to our show.”The Centreville event was the fi-

nal ofKickerRodeo’s 29-show sea-son. It will stage its finals competi-tionOct. 30-31 inHowe, Ind., John-ston said.

Thirty-onecompetitorstake part inbull-riding

By The Associated Press

Rank-and-fileRepublicanlawmakers are increasinglyprotesting the tactics of teapartycolleagueswhodemandthat legislation to keep thegovernment open also takeaway federal funding forPlanned Parenthood. Theleading proponent of bring-ing the fight over fundingthe group to a possible gov-ernmentshutdownremainedunbowed.ElevenGOPHousefreshmen—several facingdif-ficult re-election races nextyear in Democratic-leaningdistricts—say theysupportashort-termfundingbillneed-

ed to guarantee the govern-ment won’t shut down nextweek.Buttheyopposeashut-down confrontation overPlanned Parenthood, whichisunder intense criticismforundercover videos that raisequestionsabout itspracticeofsupplying fetal tissue for sci-entific research.A“DearColleague” letterby

New York Rep. Elise Ste-fanikandPennsylvaniaRep.Ryan Costello promises to“avoidrepeatingthemistakes

of the past”— a reference totheGOP-sparked2013shut-downover implementationofthe newhealth care law.“Wearewritingtodaytoex-

press our strong support fora fundingresolution thatwillavoid another unnecessaryand harmful governmentshutdown,” the GOP fresh-menwrote.Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas,

who is using his rivalry withGOP leaders inWashingtontohelpdefinehispresidential

campaign, responded in aneditorial essay that simplythe threat of a shutdown issending “Republican leader-ship running for the hills.”Cruz’ tacticsandpenchant

for self-promotionhaveoth-erSenateRepublicanssuchasKellyAyotte,R-N.H.—whofaces re-electionnext year ina state that Democrats havecarried in three consecutivepresidentialcontests—open-ly frustrated.“I’m tired of the people on

mysideof theaislewhohavebeen pushing this strategyeven though they know theydon’t have the votes,” AyottesaidTuesday. “Theycan’t an-swer the question, ‘What’sthe end game for success?’”TheSenate is scheduled to

vote Thursday afternoon ona measure that would fundthegovernmentthroughDec.11andtryto“defund”PlannedParenthood. Itsexpectedfail-ure at the hands of filibus-teringDemocratswouldthenset the stage for a vote on amore traditional temporaryfundingbill thatwouldbefreeof the Planned Parenthoodcontroversy.

WASHINGTON

Pragmatists protest tea party shutdown tactics

INSIDE

FRIDAY

On this date in 1965,St. Joseph CountyGrange Fair officials,their hopes brightenedby improved weatherconditions, looked formore of the same toclose out 1965 fairactivities. L.R. Shrader,treasurer and manager,reported today thatattendance is runningahead of 1964 by 2,000paid admissions. Totalattendance last yearwas 79,000.

LOCALHISTORY

DURAN DURANENDURESTHE FARR SIDE, A8

MYSTERY-DINNERPLANNEDLEISURE, A8

RECAP: HISTORICHOME TOURHOME

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� New restaurant gives usa sneak peak at authenti-cally French menu offer-ings. B2

� Why the high schoolvolleyball coach deserves

� Unknown crime scenephotos force investigatorsto reopen 15-year-old case.

� All-star Little Leagueteam raises $2,500 for tripto south regional game.

� Top 10 things we wantto see in the 2011 Fourth of July twilight parade.

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� Why the high schoolvolleyball coach deserves

� Unknown crime scenephotos force investigatorsto reopen 15-year-old case.

� All-star Little Leagueteam raises $2,500 for tripto south regional game.

� Top 10 things we wantto see in the 2011 Fourth of July twilight parade.

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SEE COMPLEX, A2

SEE FAIR, A2

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY GRANGE FAIR | SEPT. 20-26, 2015

“I’m tired of the people on my side of the aisle who have beenpushing this strategy even though they don’t have the votes.”

— Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H.

[ [Market Profile St. Joseph County, MI

St. JosephSturgis

•

Centreville•

Three Rivers•

Total Households

23,153Average Household Income

$61,553

Total Population

60,787

Children at Home 7,827 34%

2018 Claritas, St. Joseph County, MI

Base: Total Households - 23,153

Own a Home 17,411 75%

Employment (population age 16+)Executive/Professional/Mgr. 7% Office/Administrative Support 6%Sales 4% Healthcare 4%Services 17%

Education (adults age 25+)College Graduate 9,117 23% Some College, no degree 9,659 24%High School Graduate 15,753 39% Other 5,926 15%

Household IncomeUnder $35,000 7,891 34% $35,000-$49,999 4,018 17% $50,000-$74,999 4,909 21% $75,000+ 6,335 27%

Age Median Age: 4918-34 12,350 27% 35-44 6,909 15%45-54 7,424 16% 55+ 19,137 42%

GenderMen 22,586 49% Women 23,234 51%

Base: Total Adults - 45,820

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

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INDEX

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Calendar A3Classified B2Comics B5Crossword B5Essentials A2

Obituaries A2Opinion A4Region A3Sports B1Weather A7

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STURGIS

By Kathy JessupJournal Correspondent

Sturgis city commissioners unan-imously approved a resolutionWednesday asking St. JosephCoun-ty for $1.6 million toward the con-struction of a proposed $2millionsoftball recreation complex.

If approved by county commis-sioners, it will be the second Stur-gis-based project to get fundingfrom reserves built up in theSt. Joseph County delinquent taxrevolving fund. The county al-ready has appropriated more than$2million for construction of a newsenior citizen and community en-

richment center in Sturgis thatwill include space for a privately op-erated adult day care center.The city of Three Rivers also is

making a similar request for coun-ty funds to build a new recreationcomplex.The Sturgis proposal includes an

economic development compo-nent in addition to recreation. At-lantic Packaging, an existing Stur-gis business, has expressed inter-est in acquiring the current SpenceField softball property to expand itsSturgis operation. Meanwhile, city

officials have called the Spencefacilities “obsolete” and have de-veloped plans for amulti-diamondcomplex with restrooms as part ofa five-year parks and recreationplan.Officials pegged the cost of a new

recreation complex at just over$2million. If the county approvesa $1.6 million grant, the city haspledged $200,000 to the projectand says Atlantic Packaging willkick in another $200,000.

Help sought for softball complexSturgis to request $1.6Mfrom county toward project

Endurance test

JEF RIETSMA/JOURNALNick Nagy has a good ride in a bull-riding competition Wednesday at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair.Thirty-one riders provided more than 90 minutes of entertainment. Barrel-racing also was featured.

By Jef RietsmaJournal Correspondent

For one night at least, 31 of thetoughest people inSt. JosephCoun-ty could be found in Centreville.The fourth evening of entertain-

ment at the St. Joseph CountyGrangeFairgrandstandonWednes-day featured a night of bull-ridingand barrel-racing, sponsored bySuper Kicker Rodeo Production.Thirty-one cowboys put their

hopesof lastingat least eight secondson thebackof abull.Ultimately, themean-spiritedbullsgot theirway,buta number of riders met or exceed-ed the eight-second threshold.For themost part, the bull-riding

and barrel-racing provided a fullevening of entertainment, basedon spectator reaction.“We want to make sure people

walkoutofhere tonight and feel likethey got a lot for theirmoney,” saidJoeJohnston, ownerof SuperKick-er Rodeo. “I’m in the entertain-ment business, so I care verymuchabout whether people felt goodabout coming to our show.”The Centreville event was the fi-

nal ofKickerRodeo’s 29-show sea-son. It will stage its finals competi-tionOct. 30-31 inHowe, Ind., John-ston said.

Thirty-onecompetitorstake part inbull-riding

By The Associated Press

Rank-and-fileRepublicanlawmakers are increasinglyprotesting the tactics of teapartycolleagueswhodemandthat legislation to keep thegovernment open also takeaway federal funding forPlanned Parenthood. Theleading proponent of bring-ing the fight over fundingthe group to a possible gov-ernmentshutdownremainedunbowed.ElevenGOPHousefreshmen—several facingdif-ficult re-election races nextyear in Democratic-leaningdistricts—say theysupportashort-termfundingbillneed-

ed to guarantee the govern-ment won’t shut down nextweek.Buttheyopposeashut-down confrontation overPlanned Parenthood, whichisunder intense criticismforundercover videos that raisequestionsabout itspracticeofsupplying fetal tissue for sci-entific research.A“DearColleague” letterby

New York Rep. Elise Ste-fanikandPennsylvaniaRep.Ryan Costello promises to“avoidrepeatingthemistakes

of the past”— a reference totheGOP-sparked2013shut-downover implementationofthe newhealth care law.“Wearewritingtodaytoex-

press our strong support fora fundingresolution thatwillavoid another unnecessaryand harmful governmentshutdown,” the GOP fresh-menwrote.Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas,

who is using his rivalry withGOP leaders inWashingtontohelpdefinehispresidential

campaign, responded in aneditorial essay that simplythe threat of a shutdown issending “Republican leader-ship running for the hills.”Cruz’ tacticsandpenchant

for self-promotionhaveoth-erSenateRepublicanssuchasKellyAyotte,R-N.H.—whofaces re-electionnext year ina state that Democrats havecarried in three consecutivepresidentialcontests—open-ly frustrated.“I’m tired of the people on

mysideof theaislewhohavebeen pushing this strategyeven though they know theydon’t have the votes,” AyottesaidTuesday. “Theycan’t an-swer the question, ‘What’sthe end game for success?’”TheSenate is scheduled to

vote Thursday afternoon ona measure that would fundthegovernmentthroughDec.11andtryto“defund”PlannedParenthood. Itsexpectedfail-ure at the hands of filibus-teringDemocratswouldthenset the stage for a vote on amore traditional temporaryfundingbill thatwouldbefreeof the Planned Parenthoodcontroversy.

WASHINGTON

Pragmatists protest tea party shutdown tactics

INSIDE

FRIDAY

On this date in 1965,St. Joseph CountyGrange Fair officials,their hopes brightenedby improved weatherconditions, looked formore of the same toclose out 1965 fairactivities. L.R. Shrader,treasurer and manager,reported today thatattendance is runningahead of 1964 by 2,000paid admissions. Totalattendance last yearwas 79,000.

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ST. JOSEPH COUNTY GRANGE FAIR | SEPT. 20-26, 2015

“I’m tired of the people on my side of the aisle who have beenpushing this strategy even though they don’t have the votes.”

— Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

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Volume 156 Number 221

Calendar A3Classified B2Comics B5Crossword B5Essentials A2

Obituaries A2Opinion A4Region A3Sports B1Weather A7

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By Kathy JessupJournal Correspondent

Sturgis city commissioners unan-imously approved a resolutionWednesday asking St. JosephCoun-ty for $1.6 million toward the con-struction of a proposed $2millionsoftball recreation complex.

If approved by county commis-sioners, it will be the second Stur-gis-based project to get fundingfrom reserves built up in theSt. Joseph County delinquent taxrevolving fund. The county al-ready has appropriated more than$2million for construction of a newsenior citizen and community en-

richment center in Sturgis thatwill include space for a privately op-erated adult day care center.The city of Three Rivers also is

making a similar request for coun-ty funds to build a new recreationcomplex.The Sturgis proposal includes an

economic development compo-nent in addition to recreation. At-lantic Packaging, an existing Stur-gis business, has expressed inter-est in acquiring the current SpenceField softball property to expand itsSturgis operation. Meanwhile, city

officials have called the Spencefacilities “obsolete” and have de-veloped plans for amulti-diamondcomplex with restrooms as part ofa five-year parks and recreationplan.Officials pegged the cost of a new

recreation complex at just over$2million. If the county approvesa $1.6 million grant, the city haspledged $200,000 to the projectand says Atlantic Packaging willkick in another $200,000.

Help sought for softball complexSturgis to request $1.6Mfrom county toward project

Endurance test

JEF RIETSMA/JOURNALNick Nagy has a good ride in a bull-riding competition Wednesday at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair.Thirty-one riders provided more than 90 minutes of entertainment. Barrel-racing also was featured.

By Jef RietsmaJournal Correspondent

For one night at least, 31 of thetoughest people inSt. JosephCoun-ty could be found in Centreville.The fourth evening of entertain-

ment at the St. Joseph CountyGrangeFairgrandstandonWednes-day featured a night of bull-ridingand barrel-racing, sponsored bySuper Kicker Rodeo Production.Thirty-one cowboys put their

hopesof lastingat least eight secondson thebackof abull.Ultimately, themean-spiritedbullsgot theirway,buta number of riders met or exceed-ed the eight-second threshold.For themost part, the bull-riding

and barrel-racing provided a fullevening of entertainment, basedon spectator reaction.“We want to make sure people

walkoutofhere tonight and feel likethey got a lot for theirmoney,” saidJoeJohnston, ownerof SuperKick-er Rodeo. “I’m in the entertain-ment business, so I care verymuchabout whether people felt goodabout coming to our show.”The Centreville event was the fi-

nal ofKickerRodeo’s 29-show sea-son. It will stage its finals competi-tionOct. 30-31 inHowe, Ind., John-ston said.

Thirty-onecompetitorstake part inbull-riding

By The Associated Press

Rank-and-fileRepublicanlawmakers are increasinglyprotesting the tactics of teapartycolleagueswhodemandthat legislation to keep thegovernment open also takeaway federal funding forPlanned Parenthood. Theleading proponent of bring-ing the fight over fundingthe group to a possible gov-ernmentshutdownremainedunbowed.ElevenGOPHousefreshmen—several facingdif-ficult re-election races nextyear in Democratic-leaningdistricts—say theysupportashort-termfundingbillneed-

ed to guarantee the govern-ment won’t shut down nextweek.Buttheyopposeashut-down confrontation overPlanned Parenthood, whichisunder intense criticismforundercover videos that raisequestionsabout itspracticeofsupplying fetal tissue for sci-entific research.A“DearColleague” letterby

New York Rep. Elise Ste-fanikandPennsylvaniaRep.Ryan Costello promises to“avoidrepeatingthemistakes

of the past”— a reference totheGOP-sparked2013shut-downover implementationofthe newhealth care law.“Wearewritingtodaytoex-

press our strong support fora fundingresolution thatwillavoid another unnecessaryand harmful governmentshutdown,” the GOP fresh-menwrote.Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas,

who is using his rivalry withGOP leaders inWashingtontohelpdefinehispresidential

campaign, responded in aneditorial essay that simplythe threat of a shutdown issending “Republican leader-ship running for the hills.”Cruz’ tacticsandpenchant

for self-promotionhaveoth-erSenateRepublicanssuchasKellyAyotte,R-N.H.—whofaces re-electionnext year ina state that Democrats havecarried in three consecutivepresidentialcontests—open-ly frustrated.“I’m tired of the people on

mysideof theaislewhohavebeen pushing this strategyeven though they know theydon’t have the votes,” AyottesaidTuesday. “Theycan’t an-swer the question, ‘What’sthe end game for success?’”TheSenate is scheduled to

vote Thursday afternoon ona measure that would fundthegovernmentthroughDec.11andtryto“defund”PlannedParenthood. Itsexpectedfail-ure at the hands of filibus-teringDemocratswouldthenset the stage for a vote on amore traditional temporaryfundingbill thatwouldbefreeof the Planned Parenthoodcontroversy.

WASHINGTON

Pragmatists protest tea party shutdown tactics

INSIDE

FRIDAY

On this date in 1965,St. Joseph CountyGrange Fair officials,their hopes brightenedby improved weatherconditions, looked formore of the same toclose out 1965 fairactivities. L.R. Shrader,treasurer and manager,reported today thatattendance is runningahead of 1964 by 2,000paid admissions. Totalattendance last yearwas 79,000.

LOCALHISTORY

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MYSTERY-DINNERPLANNEDLEISURE, A8

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� Why the high schoolvolleyball coach deserves

� Unknown crime scenephotos force investigatorsto reopen 15-year-old case.

� All-star Little Leagueteam raises $2,500 for tripto south regional game.

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� Why the high schoolvolleyball coach deserves

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� All-star Little Leagueteam raises $2,500 for tripto south regional game.

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SEE FAIR, A2

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY GRANGE FAIR | SEPT. 20-26, 2015

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Volume 156 Number 221

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Obituaries A2Opinion A4Region A3Sports B1Weather A7

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By Kathy JessupJournal Correspondent

Sturgis city commissioners unan-imously approved a resolutionWednesday asking St. JosephCoun-ty for $1.6 million toward the con-struction of a proposed $2millionsoftball recreation complex.

If approved by county commis-sioners, it will be the second Stur-gis-based project to get fundingfrom reserves built up in theSt. Joseph County delinquent taxrevolving fund. The county al-ready has appropriated more than$2million for construction of a newsenior citizen and community en-

richment center in Sturgis thatwill include space for a privately op-erated adult day care center.The city of Three Rivers also is

making a similar request for coun-ty funds to build a new recreationcomplex.The Sturgis proposal includes an

economic development compo-nent in addition to recreation. At-lantic Packaging, an existing Stur-gis business, has expressed inter-est in acquiring the current SpenceField softball property to expand itsSturgis operation. Meanwhile, city

officials have called the Spencefacilities “obsolete” and have de-veloped plans for amulti-diamondcomplex with restrooms as part ofa five-year parks and recreationplan.Officials pegged the cost of a new

recreation complex at just over$2million. If the county approvesa $1.6 million grant, the city haspledged $200,000 to the projectand says Atlantic Packaging willkick in another $200,000.

Help sought for softball complexSturgis to request $1.6Mfrom county toward project

Endurance test

JEF RIETSMA/JOURNALNick Nagy has a good ride in a bull-riding competition Wednesday at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair.Thirty-one riders provided more than 90 minutes of entertainment. Barrel-racing also was featured.

By Jef RietsmaJournal Correspondent

For one night at least, 31 of thetoughest people inSt. JosephCoun-ty could be found in Centreville.The fourth evening of entertain-

ment at the St. Joseph CountyGrangeFairgrandstandonWednes-day featured a night of bull-ridingand barrel-racing, sponsored bySuper Kicker Rodeo Production.Thirty-one cowboys put their

hopesof lastingat least eight secondson thebackof abull.Ultimately, themean-spiritedbullsgot theirway,buta number of riders met or exceed-ed the eight-second threshold.For themost part, the bull-riding

and barrel-racing provided a fullevening of entertainment, basedon spectator reaction.“We want to make sure people

walkoutofhere tonight and feel likethey got a lot for theirmoney,” saidJoeJohnston, ownerof SuperKick-er Rodeo. “I’m in the entertain-ment business, so I care verymuchabout whether people felt goodabout coming to our show.”The Centreville event was the fi-

nal ofKickerRodeo’s 29-show sea-son. It will stage its finals competi-tionOct. 30-31 inHowe, Ind., John-ston said.

Thirty-onecompetitorstake part inbull-riding

By The Associated Press

Rank-and-fileRepublicanlawmakers are increasinglyprotesting the tactics of teapartycolleagueswhodemandthat legislation to keep thegovernment open also takeaway federal funding forPlanned Parenthood. Theleading proponent of bring-ing the fight over fundingthe group to a possible gov-ernmentshutdownremainedunbowed.ElevenGOPHousefreshmen—several facingdif-ficult re-election races nextyear in Democratic-leaningdistricts—say theysupportashort-termfundingbillneed-

ed to guarantee the govern-ment won’t shut down nextweek.Buttheyopposeashut-down confrontation overPlanned Parenthood, whichisunder intense criticismforundercover videos that raisequestionsabout itspracticeofsupplying fetal tissue for sci-entific research.A“DearColleague” letterby

New York Rep. Elise Ste-fanikandPennsylvaniaRep.Ryan Costello promises to“avoidrepeatingthemistakes

of the past”— a reference totheGOP-sparked2013shut-downover implementationofthe newhealth care law.“Wearewritingtodaytoex-

press our strong support fora fundingresolution thatwillavoid another unnecessaryand harmful governmentshutdown,” the GOP fresh-menwrote.Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas,

who is using his rivalry withGOP leaders inWashingtontohelpdefinehispresidential

campaign, responded in aneditorial essay that simplythe threat of a shutdown issending “Republican leader-ship running for the hills.”Cruz’ tacticsandpenchant

for self-promotionhaveoth-erSenateRepublicanssuchasKellyAyotte,R-N.H.—whofaces re-electionnext year ina state that Democrats havecarried in three consecutivepresidentialcontests—open-ly frustrated.“I’m tired of the people on

mysideof theaislewhohavebeen pushing this strategyeven though they know theydon’t have the votes,” AyottesaidTuesday. “Theycan’t an-swer the question, ‘What’sthe end game for success?’”TheSenate is scheduled to

vote Thursday afternoon ona measure that would fundthegovernmentthroughDec.11andtryto“defund”PlannedParenthood. Itsexpectedfail-ure at the hands of filibus-teringDemocratswouldthenset the stage for a vote on amore traditional temporaryfundingbill thatwouldbefreeof the Planned Parenthoodcontroversy.

WASHINGTON

Pragmatists protest tea party shutdown tactics

INSIDE

FRIDAY

On this date in 1965,St. Joseph CountyGrange Fair officials,their hopes brightenedby improved weatherconditions, looked formore of the same toclose out 1965 fairactivities. L.R. Shrader,treasurer and manager,reported today thatattendance is runningahead of 1964 by 2,000paid admissions. Totalattendance last yearwas 79,000.

LOCALHISTORY

DURAN DURANENDURESTHE FARR SIDE, A8

MYSTERY-DINNERPLANNEDLEISURE, A8

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� Why the high schoolvolleyball coach deserves

� Unknown crime scenephotos force investigatorsto reopen 15-year-old case.

� All-star Little Leagueteam raises $2,500 for tripto south regional game.

� Top 10 things we wantto see in the 2011 Fourth of July twilight parade.

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� Why the high schoolvolleyball coach deserves

� Unknown crime scenephotos force investigatorsto reopen 15-year-old case.

� All-star Little Leagueteam raises $2,500 for tripto south regional game.

� Top 10 things we wantto see in the 2011 Fourth of July twilight parade.

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By Kathy JessupJournal Correspondent

Sturgis city commissioners unan-imously approved a resolutionWednesday asking St. JosephCoun-ty for $1.6 million toward the con-struction of a proposed $2millionsoftball recreation complex.

If approved by county commis-sioners, it will be the second Stur-gis-based project to get fundingfrom reserves built up in theSt. Joseph County delinquent taxrevolving fund. The county al-ready has appropriated more than$2million for construction of a newsenior citizen and community en-

richment center in Sturgis thatwill include space for a privately op-erated adult day care center.The city of Three Rivers also is

making a similar request for coun-ty funds to build a new recreationcomplex.The Sturgis proposal includes an

economic development compo-nent in addition to recreation. At-lantic Packaging, an existing Stur-gis business, has expressed inter-est in acquiring the current SpenceField softball property to expand itsSturgis operation. Meanwhile, city

officials have called the Spencefacilities “obsolete” and have de-veloped plans for amulti-diamondcomplex with restrooms as part ofa five-year parks and recreationplan.Officials pegged the cost of a new

recreation complex at just over$2million. If the county approvesa $1.6 million grant, the city haspledged $200,000 to the projectand says Atlantic Packaging willkick in another $200,000.

Help sought for softball complexSturgis to request $1.6Mfrom county toward project

Endurance test

JEF RIETSMA/JOURNALNick Nagy has a good ride in a bull-riding competition Wednesday at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair.Thirty-one riders provided more than 90 minutes of entertainment. Barrel-racing also was featured.

By Jef RietsmaJournal Correspondent

For one night at least, 31 of thetoughest people inSt. JosephCoun-ty could be found in Centreville.The fourth evening of entertain-

ment at the St. Joseph CountyGrangeFairgrandstandonWednes-day featured a night of bull-ridingand barrel-racing, sponsored bySuper Kicker Rodeo Production.Thirty-one cowboys put their

hopesof lastingat least eight secondson thebackof abull.Ultimately, themean-spiritedbullsgot theirway,buta number of riders met or exceed-ed the eight-second threshold.For themost part, the bull-riding

and barrel-racing provided a fullevening of entertainment, basedon spectator reaction.“We want to make sure people

walkoutofhere tonight and feel likethey got a lot for theirmoney,” saidJoeJohnston, ownerof SuperKick-er Rodeo. “I’m in the entertain-ment business, so I care verymuchabout whether people felt goodabout coming to our show.”The Centreville event was the fi-

nal ofKickerRodeo’s 29-show sea-son. It will stage its finals competi-tionOct. 30-31 inHowe, Ind., John-ston said.

Thirty-onecompetitorstake part inbull-riding

By The Associated Press

Rank-and-fileRepublicanlawmakers are increasinglyprotesting the tactics of teapartycolleagueswhodemandthat legislation to keep thegovernment open also takeaway federal funding forPlanned Parenthood. Theleading proponent of bring-ing the fight over fundingthe group to a possible gov-ernmentshutdownremainedunbowed.ElevenGOPHousefreshmen—several facingdif-ficult re-election races nextyear in Democratic-leaningdistricts—say theysupportashort-termfundingbillneed-

ed to guarantee the govern-ment won’t shut down nextweek.Buttheyopposeashut-down confrontation overPlanned Parenthood, whichisunder intense criticismforundercover videos that raisequestionsabout itspracticeofsupplying fetal tissue for sci-entific research.A“DearColleague” letterby

New York Rep. Elise Ste-fanikandPennsylvaniaRep.Ryan Costello promises to“avoidrepeatingthemistakes

of the past”— a reference totheGOP-sparked2013shut-downover implementationofthe newhealth care law.“Wearewritingtodaytoex-

press our strong support fora fundingresolution thatwillavoid another unnecessaryand harmful governmentshutdown,” the GOP fresh-menwrote.Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas,

who is using his rivalry withGOP leaders inWashingtontohelpdefinehispresidential

campaign, responded in aneditorial essay that simplythe threat of a shutdown issending “Republican leader-ship running for the hills.”Cruz’ tacticsandpenchant

for self-promotionhaveoth-erSenateRepublicanssuchasKellyAyotte,R-N.H.—whofaces re-electionnext year ina state that Democrats havecarried in three consecutivepresidentialcontests—open-ly frustrated.“I’m tired of the people on

mysideof theaislewhohavebeen pushing this strategyeven though they know theydon’t have the votes,” AyottesaidTuesday. “Theycan’t an-swer the question, ‘What’sthe end game for success?’”TheSenate is scheduled to

vote Thursday afternoon ona measure that would fundthegovernmentthroughDec.11andtryto“defund”PlannedParenthood. Itsexpectedfail-ure at the hands of filibus-teringDemocratswouldthenset the stage for a vote on amore traditional temporaryfundingbill thatwouldbefreeof the Planned Parenthoodcontroversy.

WASHINGTON

Pragmatists protest tea party shutdown tactics

INSIDE

FRIDAY

On this date in 1965,St. Joseph CountyGrange Fair officials,their hopes brightenedby improved weatherconditions, looked formore of the same toclose out 1965 fairactivities. L.R. Shrader,treasurer and manager,reported today thatattendance is runningahead of 1964 by 2,000paid admissions. Totalattendance last yearwas 79,000.

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� All-star Little Leagueteam raises $2,500 for tripto south regional game.

� Top 10 things we wantto see in the 2011 Fourth of July twilight parade.

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SEE FAIR, A2

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY GRANGE FAIR | SEPT. 20-26, 2015

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Sturgis Journal

INDEX

Volume 156 Number 221

Calendar A3Classified B2Comics B5Crossword B5Essentials A2

Obituaries A2Opinion A4Region A3Sports B1Weather A7

1616 E. Chicago Rd.Sturgis, MI • 269.651.1431

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STURGIS

By Kathy JessupJournal Correspondent

Sturgis city commissioners unan-imously approved a resolutionWednesday asking St. JosephCoun-ty for $1.6 million toward the con-struction of a proposed $2millionsoftball recreation complex.

If approved by county commis-sioners, it will be the second Stur-gis-based project to get fundingfrom reserves built up in theSt. Joseph County delinquent taxrevolving fund. The county al-ready has appropriated more than$2million for construction of a newsenior citizen and community en-

richment center in Sturgis thatwill include space for a privately op-erated adult day care center.The city of Three Rivers also is

making a similar request for coun-ty funds to build a new recreationcomplex.The Sturgis proposal includes an

economic development compo-nent in addition to recreation. At-lantic Packaging, an existing Stur-gis business, has expressed inter-est in acquiring the current SpenceField softball property to expand itsSturgis operation. Meanwhile, city

officials have called the Spencefacilities “obsolete” and have de-veloped plans for amulti-diamondcomplex with restrooms as part ofa five-year parks and recreationplan.Officials pegged the cost of a new

recreation complex at just over$2million. If the county approvesa $1.6 million grant, the city haspledged $200,000 to the projectand says Atlantic Packaging willkick in another $200,000.

Help sought for softball complexSturgis to request $1.6Mfrom county toward project

Endurance test

JEF RIETSMA/JOURNALNick Nagy has a good ride in a bull-riding competition Wednesday at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair.Thirty-one riders provided more than 90 minutes of entertainment. Barrel-racing also was featured.

By Jef RietsmaJournal Correspondent

For one night at least, 31 of thetoughest people inSt. JosephCoun-ty could be found in Centreville.The fourth evening of entertain-

ment at the St. Joseph CountyGrangeFairgrandstandonWednes-day featured a night of bull-ridingand barrel-racing, sponsored bySuper Kicker Rodeo Production.Thirty-one cowboys put their

hopesof lastingat least eight secondson thebackof abull.Ultimately, themean-spiritedbullsgot theirway,buta number of riders met or exceed-ed the eight-second threshold.For themost part, the bull-riding

and barrel-racing provided a fullevening of entertainment, basedon spectator reaction.“We want to make sure people

walkoutofhere tonight and feel likethey got a lot for theirmoney,” saidJoeJohnston, ownerof SuperKick-er Rodeo. “I’m in the entertain-ment business, so I care verymuchabout whether people felt goodabout coming to our show.”The Centreville event was the fi-

nal ofKickerRodeo’s 29-show sea-son. It will stage its finals competi-tionOct. 30-31 inHowe, Ind., John-ston said.

Thirty-onecompetitorstake part inbull-riding

By The Associated Press

Rank-and-fileRepublicanlawmakers are increasinglyprotesting the tactics of teapartycolleagueswhodemandthat legislation to keep thegovernment open also takeaway federal funding forPlanned Parenthood. Theleading proponent of bring-ing the fight over fundingthe group to a possible gov-ernmentshutdownremainedunbowed.ElevenGOPHousefreshmen—several facingdif-ficult re-election races nextyear in Democratic-leaningdistricts—say theysupportashort-termfundingbillneed-

ed to guarantee the govern-ment won’t shut down nextweek.Buttheyopposeashut-down confrontation overPlanned Parenthood, whichisunder intense criticismforundercover videos that raisequestionsabout itspracticeofsupplying fetal tissue for sci-entific research.A“DearColleague” letterby

New York Rep. Elise Ste-fanikandPennsylvaniaRep.Ryan Costello promises to“avoidrepeatingthemistakes

of the past”— a reference totheGOP-sparked2013shut-downover implementationofthe newhealth care law.“Wearewritingtodaytoex-

press our strong support fora fundingresolution thatwillavoid another unnecessaryand harmful governmentshutdown,” the GOP fresh-menwrote.Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas,

who is using his rivalry withGOP leaders inWashingtontohelpdefinehispresidential

campaign, responded in aneditorial essay that simplythe threat of a shutdown issending “Republican leader-ship running for the hills.”Cruz’ tacticsandpenchant

for self-promotionhaveoth-erSenateRepublicanssuchasKellyAyotte,R-N.H.—whofaces re-electionnext year ina state that Democrats havecarried in three consecutivepresidentialcontests—open-ly frustrated.“I’m tired of the people on

mysideof theaislewhohavebeen pushing this strategyeven though they know theydon’t have the votes,” AyottesaidTuesday. “Theycan’t an-swer the question, ‘What’sthe end game for success?’”TheSenate is scheduled to

vote Thursday afternoon ona measure that would fundthegovernmentthroughDec.11andtryto“defund”PlannedParenthood. Itsexpectedfail-ure at the hands of filibus-teringDemocratswouldthenset the stage for a vote on amore traditional temporaryfundingbill thatwouldbefreeof the Planned Parenthoodcontroversy.

WASHINGTON

Pragmatists protest tea party shutdown tactics

INSIDE

FRIDAY

On this date in 1965,St. Joseph CountyGrange Fair officials,their hopes brightenedby improved weatherconditions, looked formore of the same toclose out 1965 fairactivities. L.R. Shrader,treasurer and manager,reported today thatattendance is runningahead of 1964 by 2,000paid admissions. Totalattendance last yearwas 79,000.

LOCALHISTORY

DURAN DURANENDURESTHE FARR SIDE, A8

MYSTERY-DINNERPLANNEDLEISURE, A8

RECAP: HISTORICHOME TOURHOME

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� New restaurant gives usa sneak peak at authenti-cally French menu offer-ings. B2

� Why the high schoolvolleyball coach deserves

� Unknown crime scenephotos force investigatorsto reopen 15-year-old case.

� All-star Little Leagueteam raises $2,500 for tripto south regional game.

� Top 10 things we wantto see in the 2011 Fourth of July twilight parade.

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� Why the high schoolvolleyball coach deserves

� Unknown crime scenephotos force investigatorsto reopen 15-year-old case.

� All-star Little Leagueteam raises $2,500 for tripto south regional game.

� Top 10 things we wantto see in the 2011 Fourth of July twilight parade.

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SEE COMPLEX, A2

SEE FAIR, A2

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY GRANGE FAIR | SEPT. 20-26, 2015

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Sturgis Journal

INDEX

Volume 156 Number 221

Calendar A3Classified B2Comics B5Crossword B5Essentials A2

Obituaries A2Opinion A4Region A3Sports B1Weather A7

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By Kathy JessupJournal Correspondent

Sturgis city commissioners unan-imously approved a resolutionWednesday asking St. JosephCoun-ty for $1.6 million toward the con-struction of a proposed $2millionsoftball recreation complex.

If approved by county commis-sioners, it will be the second Stur-gis-based project to get fundingfrom reserves built up in theSt. Joseph County delinquent taxrevolving fund. The county al-ready has appropriated more than$2million for construction of a newsenior citizen and community en-

richment center in Sturgis thatwill include space for a privately op-erated adult day care center.The city of Three Rivers also is

making a similar request for coun-ty funds to build a new recreationcomplex.The Sturgis proposal includes an

economic development compo-nent in addition to recreation. At-lantic Packaging, an existing Stur-gis business, has expressed inter-est in acquiring the current SpenceField softball property to expand itsSturgis operation. Meanwhile, city

officials have called the Spencefacilities “obsolete” and have de-veloped plans for amulti-diamondcomplex with restrooms as part ofa five-year parks and recreationplan.Officials pegged the cost of a new

recreation complex at just over$2million. If the county approvesa $1.6 million grant, the city haspledged $200,000 to the projectand says Atlantic Packaging willkick in another $200,000.

Help sought for softball complexSturgis to request $1.6Mfrom county toward project

Endurance test

JEF RIETSMA/JOURNALNick Nagy has a good ride in a bull-riding competition Wednesday at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair.Thirty-one riders provided more than 90 minutes of entertainment. Barrel-racing also was featured.

By Jef RietsmaJournal Correspondent

For one night at least, 31 of thetoughest people inSt. JosephCoun-ty could be found in Centreville.The fourth evening of entertain-

ment at the St. Joseph CountyGrangeFairgrandstandonWednes-day featured a night of bull-ridingand barrel-racing, sponsored bySuper Kicker Rodeo Production.Thirty-one cowboys put their

hopesof lastingat least eight secondson thebackof abull.Ultimately, themean-spiritedbullsgot theirway,buta number of riders met or exceed-ed the eight-second threshold.For themost part, the bull-riding

and barrel-racing provided a fullevening of entertainment, basedon spectator reaction.“We want to make sure people

walkoutofhere tonight and feel likethey got a lot for theirmoney,” saidJoeJohnston, ownerof SuperKick-er Rodeo. “I’m in the entertain-ment business, so I care verymuchabout whether people felt goodabout coming to our show.”The Centreville event was the fi-

nal ofKickerRodeo’s 29-show sea-son. It will stage its finals competi-tionOct. 30-31 inHowe, Ind., John-ston said.

Thirty-onecompetitorstake part inbull-riding

By The Associated Press

Rank-and-fileRepublicanlawmakers are increasinglyprotesting the tactics of teapartycolleagueswhodemandthat legislation to keep thegovernment open also takeaway federal funding forPlanned Parenthood. Theleading proponent of bring-ing the fight over fundingthe group to a possible gov-ernmentshutdownremainedunbowed.ElevenGOPHousefreshmen—several facingdif-ficult re-election races nextyear in Democratic-leaningdistricts—say theysupportashort-termfundingbillneed-

ed to guarantee the govern-ment won’t shut down nextweek.Buttheyopposeashut-down confrontation overPlanned Parenthood, whichisunder intense criticismforundercover videos that raisequestionsabout itspracticeofsupplying fetal tissue for sci-entific research.A“DearColleague” letterby

New York Rep. Elise Ste-fanikandPennsylvaniaRep.Ryan Costello promises to“avoidrepeatingthemistakes

of the past”— a reference totheGOP-sparked2013shut-downover implementationofthe newhealth care law.“Wearewritingtodaytoex-

press our strong support fora fundingresolution thatwillavoid another unnecessaryand harmful governmentshutdown,” the GOP fresh-menwrote.Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas,

who is using his rivalry withGOP leaders inWashingtontohelpdefinehispresidential

campaign, responded in aneditorial essay that simplythe threat of a shutdown issending “Republican leader-ship running for the hills.”Cruz’ tacticsandpenchant

for self-promotionhaveoth-erSenateRepublicanssuchasKellyAyotte,R-N.H.—whofaces re-electionnext year ina state that Democrats havecarried in three consecutivepresidentialcontests—open-ly frustrated.“I’m tired of the people on

mysideof theaislewhohavebeen pushing this strategyeven though they know theydon’t have the votes,” AyottesaidTuesday. “Theycan’t an-swer the question, ‘What’sthe end game for success?’”TheSenate is scheduled to

vote Thursday afternoon ona measure that would fundthegovernmentthroughDec.11andtryto“defund”PlannedParenthood. Itsexpectedfail-ure at the hands of filibus-teringDemocratswouldthenset the stage for a vote on amore traditional temporaryfundingbill thatwouldbefreeof the Planned Parenthoodcontroversy.

WASHINGTON

Pragmatists protest tea party shutdown tactics

INSIDE

FRIDAY

On this date in 1965,St. Joseph CountyGrange Fair officials,their hopes brightenedby improved weatherconditions, looked formore of the same toclose out 1965 fairactivities. L.R. Shrader,treasurer and manager,reported today thatattendance is runningahead of 1964 by 2,000paid admissions. Totalattendance last yearwas 79,000.

LOCALHISTORY

DURAN DURANENDURESTHE FARR SIDE, A8

MYSTERY-DINNERPLANNEDLEISURE, A8

RECAP: HISTORICHOME TOURHOME

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� Local principal tappedto lead state education department. A3

� New restaurant gives usa sneak peak at authenti-cally French menu offer-ings. B2

� Why the high schoolvolleyball coach deserves

� Unknown crime scenephotos force investigatorsto reopen 15-year-old case.

� All-star Little Leagueteam raises $2,500 for tripto south regional game.

� Top 10 things we wantto see in the 2011 Fourth of July twilight parade.

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� New restaurant gives usa sneak peak at authenti-cally French menu offer-ings. B2

� Why the high schoolvolleyball coach deserves

� Unknown crime scenephotos force investigatorsto reopen 15-year-old case.

� All-star Little Leagueteam raises $2,500 for tripto south regional game.

� Top 10 things we wantto see in the 2011 Fourth of July twilight parade.

Find these stories only atwww.yournewspaper.com.

SEE COMPLEX, A2

SEE FAIR, A2

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY GRANGE FAIR | SEPT. 20-26, 2015

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Sturgis Journal

INDEX

Volume 156 Number 221

Calendar A3Classified B2Comics B5Crossword B5Essentials A2

Obituaries A2Opinion A4Region A3Sports B1Weather A7

1616 E. Chicago Rd.Sturgis, MI • 269.651.1431

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FOLLOW THE STURGIS JOURNAL

STURGIS

By Kathy JessupJournal Correspondent

Sturgis city commissioners unan-imously approved a resolutionWednesday asking St. JosephCoun-ty for $1.6 million toward the con-struction of a proposed $2millionsoftball recreation complex.

If approved by county commis-sioners, it will be the second Stur-gis-based project to get fundingfrom reserves built up in theSt. Joseph County delinquent taxrevolving fund. The county al-ready has appropriated more than$2million for construction of a newsenior citizen and community en-

richment center in Sturgis thatwill include space for a privately op-erated adult day care center.The city of Three Rivers also is

making a similar request for coun-ty funds to build a new recreationcomplex.The Sturgis proposal includes an

economic development compo-nent in addition to recreation. At-lantic Packaging, an existing Stur-gis business, has expressed inter-est in acquiring the current SpenceField softball property to expand itsSturgis operation. Meanwhile, city

officials have called the Spencefacilities “obsolete” and have de-veloped plans for amulti-diamondcomplex with restrooms as part ofa five-year parks and recreationplan.Officials pegged the cost of a new

recreation complex at just over$2million. If the county approvesa $1.6 million grant, the city haspledged $200,000 to the projectand says Atlantic Packaging willkick in another $200,000.

Help sought for softball complexSturgis to request $1.6Mfrom county toward project

Endurance test

JEF RIETSMA/JOURNALNick Nagy has a good ride in a bull-riding competition Wednesday at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair.Thirty-one riders provided more than 90 minutes of entertainment. Barrel-racing also was featured.

By Jef RietsmaJournal Correspondent

For one night at least, 31 of thetoughest people inSt. JosephCoun-ty could be found in Centreville.The fourth evening of entertain-

ment at the St. Joseph CountyGrangeFairgrandstandonWednes-day featured a night of bull-ridingand barrel-racing, sponsored bySuper Kicker Rodeo Production.Thirty-one cowboys put their

hopesof lastingat least eight secondson thebackof abull.Ultimately, themean-spiritedbullsgot theirway,buta number of riders met or exceed-ed the eight-second threshold.For themost part, the bull-riding

and barrel-racing provided a fullevening of entertainment, basedon spectator reaction.“We want to make sure people

walkoutofhere tonight and feel likethey got a lot for theirmoney,” saidJoeJohnston, ownerof SuperKick-er Rodeo. “I’m in the entertain-ment business, so I care verymuchabout whether people felt goodabout coming to our show.”The Centreville event was the fi-

nal ofKickerRodeo’s 29-show sea-son. It will stage its finals competi-tionOct. 30-31 inHowe, Ind., John-ston said.

Thirty-onecompetitorstake part inbull-riding

By The Associated Press

Rank-and-fileRepublicanlawmakers are increasinglyprotesting the tactics of teapartycolleagueswhodemandthat legislation to keep thegovernment open also takeaway federal funding forPlanned Parenthood. Theleading proponent of bring-ing the fight over fundingthe group to a possible gov-ernmentshutdownremainedunbowed.ElevenGOPHousefreshmen—several facingdif-ficult re-election races nextyear in Democratic-leaningdistricts—say theysupportashort-termfundingbillneed-

ed to guarantee the govern-ment won’t shut down nextweek.Buttheyopposeashut-down confrontation overPlanned Parenthood, whichisunder intense criticismforundercover videos that raisequestionsabout itspracticeofsupplying fetal tissue for sci-entific research.A“DearColleague” letterby

New York Rep. Elise Ste-fanikandPennsylvaniaRep.Ryan Costello promises to“avoidrepeatingthemistakes

of the past”— a reference totheGOP-sparked2013shut-downover implementationofthe newhealth care law.“Wearewritingtodaytoex-

press our strong support fora fundingresolution thatwillavoid another unnecessaryand harmful governmentshutdown,” the GOP fresh-menwrote.Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas,

who is using his rivalry withGOP leaders inWashingtontohelpdefinehispresidential

campaign, responded in aneditorial essay that simplythe threat of a shutdown issending “Republican leader-ship running for the hills.”Cruz’ tacticsandpenchant

for self-promotionhaveoth-erSenateRepublicanssuchasKellyAyotte,R-N.H.—whofaces re-electionnext year ina state that Democrats havecarried in three consecutivepresidentialcontests—open-ly frustrated.“I’m tired of the people on

mysideof theaislewhohavebeen pushing this strategyeven though they know theydon’t have the votes,” AyottesaidTuesday. “Theycan’t an-swer the question, ‘What’sthe end game for success?’”TheSenate is scheduled to

vote Thursday afternoon ona measure that would fundthegovernmentthroughDec.11andtryto“defund”PlannedParenthood. Itsexpectedfail-ure at the hands of filibus-teringDemocratswouldthenset the stage for a vote on amore traditional temporaryfundingbill thatwouldbefreeof the Planned Parenthoodcontroversy.

WASHINGTON

Pragmatists protest tea party shutdown tactics

INSIDE

FRIDAY

On this date in 1965,St. Joseph CountyGrange Fair officials,their hopes brightenedby improved weatherconditions, looked formore of the same toclose out 1965 fairactivities. L.R. Shrader,treasurer and manager,reported today thatattendance is runningahead of 1964 by 2,000paid admissions. Totalattendance last yearwas 79,000.

LOCALHISTORY

DURAN DURANENDURESTHE FARR SIDE, A8

MYSTERY-DINNERPLANNEDLEISURE, A8

RECAP: HISTORICHOME TOURHOME

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ST. JOSEPH COUNTY GRANGE FAIR | SEPT. 20-26, 2015

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STURGIS

By Kathy JessupJournal Correspondent

Sturgis city commissioners unan-imously approved a resolutionWednesday asking St. JosephCoun-ty for $1.6 million toward the con-struction of a proposed $2millionsoftball recreation complex.

If approved by county commis-sioners, it will be the second Stur-gis-based project to get fundingfrom reserves built up in theSt. Joseph County delinquent taxrevolving fund. The county al-ready has appropriated more than$2million for construction of a newsenior citizen and community en-

richment center in Sturgis thatwill include space for a privately op-erated adult day care center.The city of Three Rivers also is

making a similar request for coun-ty funds to build a new recreationcomplex.The Sturgis proposal includes an

economic development compo-nent in addition to recreation. At-lantic Packaging, an existing Stur-gis business, has expressed inter-est in acquiring the current SpenceField softball property to expand itsSturgis operation. Meanwhile, city

officials have called the Spencefacilities “obsolete” and have de-veloped plans for amulti-diamondcomplex with restrooms as part ofa five-year parks and recreationplan.Officials pegged the cost of a new

recreation complex at just over$2million. If the county approvesa $1.6 million grant, the city haspledged $200,000 to the projectand says Atlantic Packaging willkick in another $200,000.

Help sought for softball complexSturgis to request $1.6Mfrom county toward project

Endurance test

JEF RIETSMA/JOURNALNick Nagy has a good ride in a bull-riding competition Wednesday at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair.Thirty-one riders provided more than 90 minutes of entertainment. Barrel-racing also was featured.

By Jef RietsmaJournal Correspondent

For one night at least, 31 of thetoughest people inSt. JosephCoun-ty could be found in Centreville.The fourth evening of entertain-

ment at the St. Joseph CountyGrangeFairgrandstandonWednes-day featured a night of bull-ridingand barrel-racing, sponsored bySuper Kicker Rodeo Production.Thirty-one cowboys put their

hopesof lastingat least eight secondson thebackof abull.Ultimately, themean-spiritedbullsgot theirway,buta number of riders met or exceed-ed the eight-second threshold.For themost part, the bull-riding

and barrel-racing provided a fullevening of entertainment, basedon spectator reaction.“We want to make sure people

walkoutofhere tonight and feel likethey got a lot for theirmoney,” saidJoeJohnston, ownerof SuperKick-er Rodeo. “I’m in the entertain-ment business, so I care verymuchabout whether people felt goodabout coming to our show.”The Centreville event was the fi-

nal ofKickerRodeo’s 29-show sea-son. It will stage its finals competi-tionOct. 30-31 inHowe, Ind., John-ston said.

Thirty-onecompetitorstake part inbull-riding

By The Associated Press

Rank-and-fileRepublicanlawmakers are increasinglyprotesting the tactics of teapartycolleagueswhodemandthat legislation to keep thegovernment open also takeaway federal funding forPlanned Parenthood. Theleading proponent of bring-ing the fight over fundingthe group to a possible gov-ernmentshutdownremainedunbowed.ElevenGOPHousefreshmen—several facingdif-ficult re-election races nextyear in Democratic-leaningdistricts—say theysupportashort-termfundingbillneed-

ed to guarantee the govern-ment won’t shut down nextweek.Buttheyopposeashut-down confrontation overPlanned Parenthood, whichisunder intense criticismforundercover videos that raisequestionsabout itspracticeofsupplying fetal tissue for sci-entific research.A“DearColleague” letterby

New York Rep. Elise Ste-fanikandPennsylvaniaRep.Ryan Costello promises to“avoidrepeatingthemistakes

of the past”— a reference totheGOP-sparked2013shut-downover implementationofthe newhealth care law.“Wearewritingtodaytoex-

press our strong support fora fundingresolution thatwillavoid another unnecessaryand harmful governmentshutdown,” the GOP fresh-menwrote.Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas,

who is using his rivalry withGOP leaders inWashingtontohelpdefinehispresidential

campaign, responded in aneditorial essay that simplythe threat of a shutdown issending “Republican leader-ship running for the hills.”Cruz’ tacticsandpenchant

for self-promotionhaveoth-erSenateRepublicanssuchasKellyAyotte,R-N.H.—whofaces re-electionnext year ina state that Democrats havecarried in three consecutivepresidentialcontests—open-ly frustrated.“I’m tired of the people on

mysideof theaislewhohavebeen pushing this strategyeven though they know theydon’t have the votes,” AyottesaidTuesday. “Theycan’t an-swer the question, ‘What’sthe end game for success?’”TheSenate is scheduled to

vote Thursday afternoon ona measure that would fundthegovernmentthroughDec.11andtryto“defund”PlannedParenthood. Itsexpectedfail-ure at the hands of filibus-teringDemocratswouldthenset the stage for a vote on amore traditional temporaryfundingbill thatwouldbefreeof the Planned Parenthoodcontroversy.

WASHINGTON

Pragmatists protest tea party shutdown tactics

INSIDE

FRIDAY

On this date in 1965,St. Joseph CountyGrange Fair officials,their hopes brightenedby improved weatherconditions, looked formore of the same toclose out 1965 fairactivities. L.R. Shrader,treasurer and manager,reported today thatattendance is runningahead of 1964 by 2,000paid admissions. Totalattendance last yearwas 79,000.

LOCALHISTORY

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SEE FAIR, A2

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY GRANGE FAIR | SEPT. 20-26, 2015

“I’m tired of the people on my side of the aisle who have beenpushing this strategy even though they don’t have the votes.”

— Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H.

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By Kathy JessupJournal Correspondent

Sturgis city commissioners unan-imously approved a resolutionWednesday asking St. JosephCoun-ty for $1.6 million toward the con-struction of a proposed $2millionsoftball recreation complex.

If approved by county commis-sioners, it will be the second Stur-gis-based project to get fundingfrom reserves built up in theSt. Joseph County delinquent taxrevolving fund. The county al-ready has appropriated more than$2million for construction of a newsenior citizen and community en-

richment center in Sturgis thatwill include space for a privately op-erated adult day care center.The city of Three Rivers also is

making a similar request for coun-ty funds to build a new recreationcomplex.The Sturgis proposal includes an

economic development compo-nent in addition to recreation. At-lantic Packaging, an existing Stur-gis business, has expressed inter-est in acquiring the current SpenceField softball property to expand itsSturgis operation. Meanwhile, city

officials have called the Spencefacilities “obsolete” and have de-veloped plans for amulti-diamondcomplex with restrooms as part ofa five-year parks and recreationplan.Officials pegged the cost of a new

recreation complex at just over$2million. If the county approvesa $1.6 million grant, the city haspledged $200,000 to the projectand says Atlantic Packaging willkick in another $200,000.

Help sought for softball complexSturgis to request $1.6Mfrom county toward project

Endurance test

JEF RIETSMA/JOURNALNick Nagy has a good ride in a bull-riding competition Wednesday at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair.Thirty-one riders provided more than 90 minutes of entertainment. Barrel-racing also was featured.

By Jef RietsmaJournal Correspondent

For one night at least, 31 of thetoughest people inSt. JosephCoun-ty could be found in Centreville.The fourth evening of entertain-

ment at the St. Joseph CountyGrangeFairgrandstandonWednes-day featured a night of bull-ridingand barrel-racing, sponsored bySuper Kicker Rodeo Production.Thirty-one cowboys put their

hopesof lastingat least eight secondson thebackof abull.Ultimately, themean-spiritedbullsgot theirway,buta number of riders met or exceed-ed the eight-second threshold.For themost part, the bull-riding

and barrel-racing provided a fullevening of entertainment, basedon spectator reaction.“We want to make sure people

walkoutofhere tonight and feel likethey got a lot for theirmoney,” saidJoeJohnston, ownerof SuperKick-er Rodeo. “I’m in the entertain-ment business, so I care verymuchabout whether people felt goodabout coming to our show.”The Centreville event was the fi-

nal ofKickerRodeo’s 29-show sea-son. It will stage its finals competi-tionOct. 30-31 inHowe, Ind., John-ston said.

Thirty-onecompetitorstake part inbull-riding

By The Associated Press

Rank-and-fileRepublicanlawmakers are increasinglyprotesting the tactics of teapartycolleagueswhodemandthat legislation to keep thegovernment open also takeaway federal funding forPlanned Parenthood. Theleading proponent of bring-ing the fight over fundingthe group to a possible gov-ernmentshutdownremainedunbowed.ElevenGOPHousefreshmen—several facingdif-ficult re-election races nextyear in Democratic-leaningdistricts—say theysupportashort-termfundingbillneed-

ed to guarantee the govern-ment won’t shut down nextweek.Buttheyopposeashut-down confrontation overPlanned Parenthood, whichisunder intense criticismforundercover videos that raisequestionsabout itspracticeofsupplying fetal tissue for sci-entific research.A“DearColleague” letterby

New York Rep. Elise Ste-fanikandPennsylvaniaRep.Ryan Costello promises to“avoidrepeatingthemistakes

of the past”— a reference totheGOP-sparked2013shut-downover implementationofthe newhealth care law.“Wearewritingtodaytoex-

press our strong support fora fundingresolution thatwillavoid another unnecessaryand harmful governmentshutdown,” the GOP fresh-menwrote.Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas,

who is using his rivalry withGOP leaders inWashingtontohelpdefinehispresidential

campaign, responded in aneditorial essay that simplythe threat of a shutdown issending “Republican leader-ship running for the hills.”Cruz’ tacticsandpenchant

for self-promotionhaveoth-erSenateRepublicanssuchasKellyAyotte,R-N.H.—whofaces re-electionnext year ina state that Democrats havecarried in three consecutivepresidentialcontests—open-ly frustrated.“I’m tired of the people on

mysideof theaislewhohavebeen pushing this strategyeven though they know theydon’t have the votes,” AyottesaidTuesday. “Theycan’t an-swer the question, ‘What’sthe end game for success?’”TheSenate is scheduled to

vote Thursday afternoon ona measure that would fundthegovernmentthroughDec.11andtryto“defund”PlannedParenthood. Itsexpectedfail-ure at the hands of filibus-teringDemocratswouldthenset the stage for a vote on amore traditional temporaryfundingbill thatwouldbefreeof the Planned Parenthoodcontroversy.

WASHINGTON

Pragmatists protest tea party shutdown tactics

INSIDE

FRIDAY

On this date in 1965,St. Joseph CountyGrange Fair officials,their hopes brightenedby improved weatherconditions, looked formore of the same toclose out 1965 fairactivities. L.R. Shrader,treasurer and manager,reported today thatattendance is runningahead of 1964 by 2,000paid admissions. Totalattendance last yearwas 79,000.

LOCALHISTORY

DURAN DURANENDURESTHE FARR SIDE, A8

MYSTERY-DINNERPLANNEDLEISURE, A8

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� New restaurant gives usa sneak peak at authenti-cally French menu offer-ings. B2

� Why the high schoolvolleyball coach deserves

� Unknown crime scenephotos force investigatorsto reopen 15-year-old case.

� All-star Little Leagueteam raises $2,500 for tripto south regional game.

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� Top 10 things we wantto see in the 2011 Fourth of July twilight parade.

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ST. JOSEPH COUNTY GRANGE FAIR | SEPT. 20-26, 2015

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— Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H.

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