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42 Thursday, August 1, 2024 BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS http://www.thebattlecreekshopper.com

Cameron Wirtz (12) of the B.C. Shamrocks gets ready to hit a single during

playoff action last week. (Shopper News photo by Will Kowalski)

represent Battle Creek in the NABF

World Series. It was nice to do so

last year also as an at-large bid along

with the Merchants being the host

team, but I think this year is even

more special since we had to work

through the regionals to get to the

World Series, which is not being

held in Battle Creek anymore.

“That in itself is very disappoint-

ing. I understand the circumstances,

but it would have been nice for

everyone to see the local talent play

here. Battle Creek was once known

as the amateur baseball capital of

the United States. From hosting the

Stan Musial World Series to the

NABF World Series. I’ve had the

incredible opportunity to play and

coach in both.

“But this year, our guys battled

hard in both the city playoffs and the

regionals to achieve our goal of going

to the World Series. We played hard

and are really gelling at the right time.

It was a total team effort. We have

a great bunch of guys, and through

all my experience in baseball, I treat

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this not only as a team, but also as a

family with a family atmosphere to it.

Everyone depending on each other and

working together as one. Hopefully

we can continue what we started, and

do well in the Series.

“Also, I want to thank my guys for

everything they’ve accomplished.

And also I want to thank Terry

Newton, Jack McCulley (league

director and Merchants manager),

Dave Caley (founder of Shamrocks

baseball). Plus, all the families,

friends, businesses and everyone for

their help and support. Go Shamrocks

baseball!”

WORLD SERIES SCHEDULE

The Series in Illinois will feature 12

teams that will start out in three pools

of four, with pool play games tak-

ing place Wednesday through Friday

(July 31-Aug. 2).

Then, two of the pool winners will

receive byes, while one pool winner

and three second-place pool teams

will advance to single-elimination

quarterfinal play.

The quarterfinal winners will then

be joined by the two bye pool squads

to form the semifinals.

The championship game is then set

for Sunday (Aug. 4).

Note: The roster of teams for the

Series was not available as of this past

Monday’s article for today’s edition.

SHAMROCKS ROSTER FOR

WORLD SERIES

• 18-Robert Reichel, P and assistant
  coach, Kellogg CC.


• 13-Austin Santure, IF, Cleary
  University.


• 12-Cameron Wirtz, IF/P, Ferris
  State University.


• 40-Brendon Simmons, INF, Grand
  Valley State University.


• 4-Brock Thornton, C/OF,
  Coldwater.


• 9-Connor Huntley, OF, Glen Oaks
  CC.


• 36-Seth Clothier, C/INF, Spring
  Arbor University.


• 2-Jacob Waffle, P/OF, Trine
  University.


• 13-Nathan Fulmer, 13, Marshall
  High.


• 27-Cam Reichel, P, Kellogg CC.


• 7-Nathan Norris, OF/P, Harper
  Creek High.


• 39-Cam Bortell, Util., Kellogg
  CC.


• 28-Brandon Haynes, INF, Spring
  Arbor University.


• 22-Mickey Losey, OF/INF,
  Urbana University.


• 5-Sawyer Shotwell, OF, Grand
  Valley State University.


• 10-Joseph Closson, P/INF, Trine
  University.


• 6-Kollin Kemerling, C/OF,
  Kellogg CC.


• 60-Neal Stampler, Utl., Western
  Michigan University.


• 21-Hunter Christmus, Utl.


• 24-Max Jackson, OF/P, Hope
  College.


• 35-Mark Kalahar, P, Aquinas
  College.


• 33-Kevin Kemerling, manager.

Help us wish a very

Happy 85th Birthday

to

Jim Jerrell

August 2nd

(August “tooth”)

We love you!

XOXO

NOTICE OF SUBMITTAL OF ORDINANCE

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BEDFORD

CALHOUN COUNTY, MICHIGAN

TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF

BEDFORD, CALHOUN COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED

PERSONS:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of a proposed Ordinance which was

received for first reading by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Bedford on July 11, 2024.

ORDINANCE AMENDING BEDFORD CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE

NO. 618, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 8/09/07/39

SECTION I. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 618.99 OF ORDINANCE NO. 618, AS

AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 8/09/07/39. This section amends the

penalty provision as a misdemeanor by imprisonment for not more than

90 days or a fine of up to $500, or both.

SECTION II. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION III. REPEAL. This section provides for repeal of any conflicting ordinances.

SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication,

after adoption.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed ordinance amendments are on file in the

Office of the Township Clerk at the Bedford Charter Township address set forth below and have also been

posted at the Township’s website: https://www.bedfordchartertwpmi.gov/ for inspection by the general public.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the above‑described proposed Ordinance will be

considered for adoption by the Bedford Charter Township Board at a regular meeting scheduled for August 8,

2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bedford Charter Township Hall.

Bedford Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as

signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing,

to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days’ notice to the Township Clerk.

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk

at the address or telephone number listed below.

Joyce Feraco, Clerk

Charter Township of Bedford

115 S. Uldriks Dr., Battle Creek, MI 49037

(269) 968‑6917

https://www.bedfordchartertwpmi.gov/ • [email protected]