Treasured

Green & White

memories
Former Imlay City basket-
ball standout Matt Van
Dyks three-year career at
Michigan State University
is coming to a close this
year. Matt received a full
scholarship from Coach
Tom Izzo this past sea-
son. Turn to page 8-B for
more photos of Matt and
his parents, Doug and

Photo provided
Beth, during the Senior
Day celebration at Breslin
Center.

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Almont teacher, staff

aid student after fire
Aubertin family grateful for outpouring of support
By Tom Wearing daughter. recently went shopping for Jennifer
Tri-City Times Staff Writer In particular, Aubertin acknowl- with the purpose of purchasing items
edged Jennifers teacher, Dawn of greatest need.
IMLAYCITY Dean Wedemeyer, along with school staff She (Wedemeyer) has her own
Photo by Jerry Helfer photography

Aubertin, whose home on N. Van
Dyke Rd. sustained heavy damage
in a mid-January fire, finds yet more
reasons to be thankful.
Thankful mostly for his daugh-
ter, Jennifer, 18, who alerted him
and four other occupants of the fire,
which allowed all of them time to
Jen, who is often referred to as the Raiders escape the home unharmed.
number-one fan, accepts gift cards from Hes also thankful for the kind-
her friends at halftime of Fridays basketball ness and generosity of the many
game. people who have supported his
throughout the district.
Aubertin credited Wedemeyer
with organizing a recent effort to
provide Jennifer with new clothing
and other much-needed items.
Mrs. Wedemeyer is a great
teacher who has always been sup-
portive of Jennifer, said Aubertin.
In this case, she went out of her
way to make sure Jennifer was pro-
vided things she most needed.
Aubertin said Wedemeyer
family, said Aubertin, but she still
found time to do this for my daugh-
ter. Were both so grateful for her
and everyones kindness.
Wedemeyer says she prefers to
not be singled out for her kindness.
Rather, she says it is the entire
Almont Schools community that has
rallied to support Jennifer.
This was a school-wide effort,
Support page 6-A

Whistleblower suit settled

Hoops, hearts
Almont Middle School
staff, students square off
...see pages 7-A
Former assistant prosecutor awarded $167,500
By Catherine Minolli $167,500 in a settlement
Tri-City Times Editor
that was facilitated by
retired Wayne County
LAPEER COUNTY Judge James Rashid on
A Whistleblower law- October 6, 2016, three
suit filed in 2015 against months after the primary
Lapeer County and former election in which Turkelson
Prosecuting Attorney Tim lost his seat to fellow
Turkelson was quietly set- Republican attorney
tled last fall. Michael Sharkey.
Former assistant prose- Gertsberg brought the
cuting attorney Maya action after being fired by
Gertsberg was awarded Turkelson for raising con-
cerns about fellow county
employee John Miller, who
was serving as Turkelsons
chief assistant at the time.
Gertsberg concluded
that Miller was doing work
for a private employer
while on Lapeer County
taxpayers dime, in effect
embezzling his salary and/
or taxpayers time.
Gertsbergs complaint
alleged that Turkelsons
w i t h
Michael
S h a r k e y,
attitude toward her Michael
changed, as did his treat- Kowalko
ment of her. She said she
and Jarret
was given the cold shoul- P a b s t ,
der, and also that he brought the
mocked her accent (she is a suit on
Russian refugee). Tim behalf of
She was seeking dam- Turkelson Gertsberg.
ages in excess of $25,000. Pabst says
The $167,500 settlement is the request for facilita-
justice for Maya, and tionsettlement negotia-
vindication, says attorney
Tom R. Pabst, who along Settled page 6-A

History a
Farewell to Mike
Seven Ponds Director
heads off to retirement,
...see page 3-A
click away
Imlay Twp.s 10,000 cemetery
TRI-CITY records now available online
By Maria Brown
TIMES Tri-City Times Assistant Editor

IMLAY TWP. Family history hunters

ONLINE with ties to the Imlay City area now have
access to a new tool that should make their
search a bit easier.
tricitytimes-online.com The townships 10,000 cemetery records
have been digitized and are available online
Photo by Maria Brown

through the Imlay Twp. website, www.imlay-

township.com. The program allows users to
FACEBOOK search by name or any keyword with results
listing the interred and plot ownership.
Additionally, maps depict what lots have been
facebook.com purchased or are available. The cemeterys Officials say the online database should be a valuable tool for all users, espe-
mausoleum is included in the database too. cially genealogists.
/Tricitytimes/ By law, entities responsible for cemeteries
are required to keep good records but, for but when the weathers nicer I hope to spend elsewhere.
most, that consists of note cards not digitized some time in the cemetery physically, filling Weve been able to use different govern-
records, says Carla Jepsen, who started the in those gaps. ment resources to fill in the blanks for veter-
The Tri-City Times project three years ago as part of her deputy For instance, records from some of the ans and some old death certificates have also
is printed on clerk duties. Jepsen and Clerk Liz Makedonsky older parts of the Fairgrounds Rd. cemetery helped, she said.
recycled paper worked together to select a good program that only lists who purchased the plot, not who is Those documents and others often paint
was also economical. The township cemetery, buried there. Jepsen estimates there are at tragic tales, but some are more lighthearted.
located on Fairgrounds Rd., was established least 250 veterans buried there, dating as far One woman chose to bury her arm there
sometime in the 1850s. back as the Spanish-American War, while following an amputation, Jepsen said.
This is still definitely a work in prog- others-many who were killed overseas in The cemetery is the resting place of sev-
ress, Jepsen said. World War II-are represented by a headstone
Its frustrating that some gaps still exist in Imlay Twp. but their remains were interred History page 6-A
Page 2-A-TRI-CITY TIMES-MARCH 1, 2017

Farmers Market expanded to include Saturdays

By Catherine Minolli Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 DDA Director Dana
Tri-City Times Editor p.m. The market will con- Walker notes that theyre
tinue to run on Thursdays also seeking a Farmers
IMLAY CITY as well from 1-6 p.m. Market Manager to oversee
Residents and visitors can The market will open in the Thursday and Saturday
do a little weekend shop- May and run every markets. Anyone interested
ping at the Farmers Market. Thursday afternoon and in the position is encour-
The Imlay City Saturday morning through aged to contact Walker at
Downtown Development October. Its located at the 810-724-2135 or via email
Authority has expanded the corner of Third and Main to dwalker@imlaycity.org
popular market to include streets. The DDA is also busy
scheduling the Summer
Concert Series. Ten weeks
of concerts are planned for
ADMISSION every Tuesday night begin-

File photo
PRICES ning June 6th through
BEFORE 6PM
PG-13
All Seats Are $6.00 August 22, with the excep-
Special Premiere Version Thursday, March 02, 7:00pm
Friday, March 03 & Saturday, March 04, 12:30, 3:30, 6:45 & 9:30pm AFTER 6PM tion of July 4 and July 25. Visitors check out the sweet treats and honey-related items from Eds
Sunday, March 05, 12:30, 3:30 & 6:45pm Adults $8.00 Concerts are free and Apiaries, a frequent vendor at the Imlay City Farmers Market.
Monday, March 06 thru Thursday, March 09, 6:45pm
Children 12 theyre held in Lamb Steele
& under
$6.00
Park from 7-8:30 p.m. This by the DDA. Coordinator to assist with tion is urged to call Walker
Senior Citizens years expanded lineup will Walker adds that the the Summer Concert Series. at 810-724-2135 or send an
PG 55 and older replace the summer movie DDA is also hiring a Again, anyone interested in email to dwalker@imlayci-
$6.00
Wednesday, March 01 & Thursday, March 02, 7:00pm
Friday, March 03 & Saturday, March 04, 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 & 9:30pm Students with
series previously sponsored Summer Entertainment filling the part-time posi- ty.org.
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including trips, household generated from the event

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 Page 3-A-TRI-CITY TIMES-MARCH 1, 2017

Champagne bids farewell to Seven Ponds

Well-respected director to retire

from nature center on March 10

By Catherine Minolli
Tri-City Times Editor
DRYDEN The out-
door landscape has
changed over the years,
but the dedication and
stewardship of that land
has remained steady for
staff mem-
bers at
Seven
Ponds
Nature
Center.
Yet anoth-
er change
is under-
Mike way, as the
Champagne nature
centers
DirectorMike
Champagnemoves into
another phase of life after
25 years of service.
Champagne took the
helm in March of 1992
here, Champagne says.
Now hes a college pro-
fessor who will be teach-
ing ornithology this
spring.
Champagnes family
isnt the only thing thats
grown over his tenure at
Seven Ponds. On his
watch, the center acquired
additional acreage, having
expanded from 273 to 500
acres. The facilities have
also expanded through a
capital campaign and proj-
ect that allowed for reno-
vations as well as expan-
sion.
In the early years,
Champagne says the prior-
ity was geared toward
acquiring more land and
enlarging the nature pre-
serves. Over time, that pri-
ority shifted to dealing
with invasive species.
Ive been in this field
for 42 years, and with the

and hell mark his last day
on March 10.
The well-respected and
highly skilled naturalist
says hes enjoyed every
minute of his time at
Seven Ponds, where staff,
volunteers and members
have become like family.
From the minute my
wife and son and I got
here, we felt very wel-
come, Champagne says.
It really is like a big fam-
ily here.
The nature center also
happens to be the place
where Champagne and his
wife Gayle raised their
own family.
My son grew up here
at Seven Ponds. He was in
first grade when we got
File photo
advent of more and more
invasive species, were
spending less time trying
Retiring Seven Ponds Executive Director Mike Champagne shares his vast knowledge of owls with
to get more land and more
visitors to the Imlay Conversation Salon last year. Champagne always took a hands-on approach
time trying to fight the
to nature-related education.
invasive species, which
have had a tremendous
impact on the lands we one involved in preserving fires. who believe strongly in
have. natural land. Still, Champagne says the need to preserve land He hopes to spend time
He says the emerald He says the scope of working at Seven Ponds and educate the public. planting trees, and enjoy-
ash borer had a devastat- the invasive species prob- was a rewarding experi- Champagne and his ing the South Haven Trail,
ing impact at the nature lem wasnt anticipated. ence, highlighted by the wife have purchased a which runs from
center, killing off hundreds Like the vigorous invasive connections hes made home in South Haven, an Kalamazoo to South
of trees, which dramatical- plants themselves, the situ- with staffers, volunteers, area in which they also Haven.
ly changed the landscape. ation crept up on the members and visitors. have many connections. New Director Daryl
When the trees disap- nature center. While the brick and Its a wonderful place Bernard will take over full
pear, other perennial inva- It sort of snuck up mortar-type accomplish- where I worked for 16 time upon Champagnes
sives like garlic mustard behind us, Champagne ments are great, what real- years before coming to retirement. He joined the
and bittersweet enter the says. Its kind of like a ly stands out the most are Seven Ponds, Champagne staff last month, and has
picture, he says. Its a fire going on, and were the people, he says. It says. There are dunes, been working closely with
problem facing all of our turning around instead of really is a whole culture of prairies, forests and Lake Champagne in preparation
national and state parks, going forward. Were people who are passionate Michigan. Its a very spe- for taking the helm on
local preserves and every- backing up to fight the about the environment and cial place. March 10.

Grace Whitney a Merit finalist

Imlay City senior one of 15,000 advancing for national scholarship
By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
IMLAY CITY
Countless Spartans on their
way to graduation have
wracked up academic
awards and accolades but
only a select few can claim
to be a National Merit
Scholarship finalist.
Grace Whitney is now a
member of that exclusive
group. The Imlay City High
School senior recently
learned that she was was
one of 15,000 students from
across the country who had
advanced to the Finalist ship at Wright State Founded in 1955, the
standing. Later this month, University in Ohio for in- National Merit Scholarship
that field will be narrowed state tuition, housing and Corporation established its
in half and Grace hopes to books. Now, as a finalist, scholarship program to
find a scholarship letter in shes in the running for identify and honor scho-
her mailbox. additional scholarship lastically talented American
I was pretty excited money. youth and to encourage
and happy, Grace said of I plan to study biology them to develop their abili-
learning shed advanced. and pre-med and hope to ties to the fullest, the orga-
Last January she took become a pediatri- nization states on their web-
the Preliminary SAT test cian,Grace said of her site.
and learned last fall that she post-high school plans. Past scholarship win-
was a National Merit Shes considering the ners include Microsofts
Scholarship Program addition of a French minor Bill Gates, Supreme Court
(NMSP) semi-finalist. to her studies with an eye Justice Elena Kagan and
By attaining that semi- toward working with Ben Bernanke, former
finalist standing, Grace Doctors Without Borders chairman of the Federal
earned a full-ride scholar- (Mdecins Sans Frontires). Reserve.
A significant portion of the
organizations missions are
in French-speaking coun-
tries.
Starting . . . Friday, Feb. 24
Grace said that shes
known she wanted to enter
the medical field since her
freshman year, specifically
when she took teacher Jeff
Gartrells biology class.
Thats when I found
out I really enjoyed this
subject, she said.
When it came time for
Grace to submit an essay as
part of the NMSP applica-
tion, she chose to write
about how her biology
teacher inspired her interest
in science and medicine.
Grace notes that her Loaded with Breaded Ta-
Photo by Maria Brown

band teacher, Scott Pries, lapia, Tender Clam Strips,

has also been an influential Breaded Shrimp, Pasta Al-
educator in her life. fredo, and a Variety of Your
Hes helped me a lot Favorite Sides. Also Includes
with balancing a lot of Our Endless Soup,
Senior Grace Whitney, with her Certificate of things in my life, she said. Salad and Fruit Buffet.
Merit from the National Merit Scholarship In addition to the band, Something new added...
Program, is in the running to earn additional Grace is also a member of Great Lakes Perch!
scholarship funds. the National Honor Society,
Quiz Bowl and Chemistry Children 5 & Under
Club. EAT FREE
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LCCF scholarships are available
By Tom Wearing
Tri-City Times Staff Writer
LAPEERCOUNTY
If you will be a 2017
high school graduate in
Lapeer County, scholarship
funding is available.
The Lapeer County
Community Foundation
announced this week that
the 2017 student scholar-
ship application season has
begun. scholarships directed to
Applications are
currently being accepted
for 20 local scholarships
designed to help meet the
financial needs of graduat-
ing high school seniors and
those pursuing post-sec-
ondary education.
The Lapeer County
Community Foundation
manages endowed and
Bob Jurn remembered as brave, friendly
Editors note: The fol-
lowing remembrance of
Robert BobJurn was
written by Ronald J.
Kazmierczak, Chaplain
and Post Adjutant for the
Imlay City VFW Post
2492. Bob Jurn passed
away on February 24,
2017. For a full obituary,
turn to page 12-A.
O ne, two, three, four,
and-a-one, two, three,
four. This is what Robert
(Bob) Ralph Jurn did
when he was in the Army.
They marched from one
place to another. Private
First Class Jurn was sent
to hell and back, he was
stationed in North Africa
at the European Theater
of Operations (ETO N.
Africa).
What was the
European Theater of
Operations during World
War II? European
Theater of Operations
was the term used by the
United States in World
War II to refer to all U.S.
military activity in Europe
that fell under the admin-
istrative command of
European Theater of
Operations, United States
Army (ETOUSA). It was
bordered to the south, by
the Mediterranean Theater
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Through their commitment
to furthering the education-
al opportunities of Lapeer
County youth, funds have
been established which
reflect diverse interests and
potential career paths.
Students have an
opportunity to apply for
their studies in agriculture,
engineering, teaching, law
enforcement, medicine,
law, the arts or generalized
studies.
The Lapeer County
Community Foundation
manages 63 funds to pro-
vide grants for a wide range
of charitable purposes. aged to apply early.
Since 1996, more than
of Operations (MTO),
covering North Africa and
Italy. The United States
Department of War offi-
cially established
ETOUSA, on June 8,
1942. Its mission was to
conduct planning for the
eventual retaking of
Europe, and to exercise
administrative and opera-
tional control over U.S.
forces.
From February 1944,
the Supreme
Headquarters Allied
Expeditionary Force
(SHAEF) took over oper-
ational command. As an
Allied command, SHAEF
also had operational con-
trol of British and all
other allied land forces
and tactical air forces in
the European theater.
The term European
Theater of Operations
should not be confused
with the European Theater
of World War II, which is
often defined to include
Robert Jurn was the longest
continuous member of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
2492 with 65 years.
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County Community
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64 students.
Students can find infor-
mation on eligibility and
applications for the Lapeer
County Community
Foundation scholarships on
the Foundations website,
www.lapeercountycf.org.
All applications can be
downloaded as fillable
forms.
March 17 deadline
The deadline to apply
for scholarships is 5 p.m.
on Friday, March 17.
Students are encour-
Information regarding
the years
before the
U.S. to the world.
entered the
war, and
other cam-
paigns and
actions
Robert Jurn which did
1927-2017 not
involve
the use of
American forces.
The term theater of oper-
ations was defined in the
American field manuals
as the land and sea areas
to be invaded or defended,
including areas necessary
for administrative activi-
ties related to the military
operations.
On June 8, 1945,
Robert Jurn entered the
United States Army to do
his duty to protect the
United States and end the
war by doing his part.
From then until November
15, 1946, Robert Jurn did
his job and came home
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as others available through
their local school district is
available on each district
website and has been pro-
vided through the schools
counseling office.
In addition to youth
scholarships, the Lapeer
County Community
Foundation Womens Fund
offers scholarships to assist
non-traditional female
Lapeer County students
attending Mott Community
College Lapeer or Flint.
Award amounts up to
$1,000 can assist students
with books, fees, child
care, and transportation
costs.
For further informa-
tion, please contact Nancy
Boxey, Executive Director,
at 810-664-0691.
after the allied forces won
the war and brought peace
After Robert came
home, he found his wife-
to-be, Margaret. As time
passed on, Robert and
Margaret got married and
started a family in the
Imlay City area. Robert
Jurn joined the VFW on
Mar 28, 1947. Robert
Ralph Jurn was the lon-
gest continuous member
of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars of the United States
at VFW Post 2492 with
65 years. He received the
Blue Sapphire Award on
November 11, 2012 at the
Veterans of Foreign Wars
of the United States
Membership Awards/
Event get-together. (65
years anniversary of any
kind is the Blue
Sapphire).
At the upcoming
VFW, Continuous
Membership Award/Event
get-together, Robert Jurn
would have received his
70-year pin/patch and the
Platinum Anniversary
stone award. We will real-
ly miss Robert and his
funny wit and warm and
friendly smile, too.
Rest in peace Robert,
rest in peace.
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Photos provided
Rotary support
Rotarian Dennis Collison (top) delivers gift
cards from local grocery stores to the Imlay
City United Methodist Church's Food Pantry.
The Imlay City Rotary Club granted $1,000
to the local food pantry and the District
matched with an additional $500. Rotarian
Joyce Nolin Capman (center, bottom photo)
hands check to Linda Looper and Wes Davis
of St. Paul's Food For Families ministry.
Again, the Imlay City club donated $1,000
and received a matching grant of $500 from
the District. Nolin Capman says the commu-
nity makes the donations happen through
their support of Rotary events like Premier
Night and the beverage tents at the Blueberry
Festival and Woods-N-Water News Outdoor
Weekend.
Wolff spells her
way to the top
DRYDEN The 21 at the Lapeer County
Dryden Junior High Education and
Spelling Bee was held on Technology Center.
February 8, in the Dryden Miyas winning word
High School Multi- was avalanche. The
Purpose Room. runner up was Joe Close
The champion was an 8th grade student.
8th grader Miya Wolff,
who will represent
The following stu-
dents also participated:
Dryden Junior High in
the Lapeer County
Nathan Schenkel, Claire
Sobek, Charles Fliedner
Spelling Bee on March and Isabella Hill.
Miya Wolff
Winners emerge in
Almont Spelling Bee
ALMONT On
Wed., Feb., 22nd, the
Almont Middle School
Joe Close
grader Nathan Stefanski.
His winning word was
voltmeter. This is Nathan's
held its annual school-wide third first place finish in a
spelling bee to determine row.
its representatives for the
2017 Lapeer County Wide
Spelling Bee.
Finishing second was
8th grader Elizabeth
Bennett.
With 45 spellers on
hand, Almont crowned two
All four will be repre-
sentatives for Almont at
champions and four total the county-wide bee.
representatives. A champi- Finishing in 3rd place
on was determined for 5th and an alternate for the 5th-
grade and 6th grades com- 6th grade was 5th grader
bined and a second cham- Ryan Conn and for the 7th-
pion for the 7th and 8th 8th grade was 7th grader
grades combined. Seth VanHoutte.
Winning the 5th/6th The four representa-
grade portion of the bee tives will attend the Lapeer
was 6th grader Ashley County Spelling Bee on
Sowa. She is a repeat Tuesday, March 21 at the
champion in the 5/6 grade Lapeer County Education
level, having taken first as and Technology Center in
a 5th grader last year. Her Attica. The winner of the
championship clinching Lapeer County Spelling
word was clarify. Bee will win a trip to
The 5th/6th grade run- Washington D.C. to repre-
ner-up was 5th grader sent the Lapeer County
Autumn Hunger. Press in the 2017 Scripps
For the 7th-8th grade, National Spelling Bee to be
the champion was 8th held in May.
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Keihin, students build STEAM
Capac auto supplier, students team up for Engineers Week experience
By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
CAPAC Instead of
car parts, Keihin Michigan
Manufacturing associates
and their student hosts
were working with pantry
staples. Engineers from
the Capac-based automo-
bile supplier visited Capac
Elementary School last
week in honor of National
Engineers Week.
On Thursday, engi-
neers visited teacher
Tammy Campbells
STEAM classroom where
they worked with students
to build towers out of spa-
ghetti and marshmallows
and talk about their careers
in science.
Jacob Hill, a quality
engineer, and Tom Mault,
a controls engineer, were
one of several two-associ-
ate teams who stopped by
the school on Thursday.
Hill and Mault watched as
teams worked to build the
tallest tower out of the
food products, helping
measure their progress in
the 18 minutes allotted.
If a group looks like
theyre struggling after a
few minutes, I like to give
them a few hints and
maybe some contraband
Brian Canelo, Guadalupe Morales, Tyler
Anderson and Justin Stinson work together to
build a free standing spaghetti tower as part of
a special Engineers Week activity.
Board approves chlorine station
ZBA votes 3-2 on variance request
By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
GOODLAND TWP.
In a 3 to 2 vote, the
townships zoning board of
appeals granted a variance
request on Thursday from
the Great Lakes Water
Authority (GLWA) that
will allow them to build a
chlorine booster station.
They brought new
drawings and new answers
to all of the questions raised
the week before. There was
lots of discussion,
Supervisor Ron Cischke
said.
He said work on the
small, 24 square foot struc-
ture at Blacks Corners and
Bowers roads is due begin
within a months time.
Lapeer teens arraigned on
multiple charges of terrorism
Case revolves around alleged plot at Jr. High
By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
LAPEER Three
teens were due to appear
before a judge yesterday,
Feb. 28, after having
been formally arraigned on
terrorism charges last
week.
According to
Prosecutor Michael
Sharkey, the 14 and two 15
year-olds had been held
without bond since their
arraignments. Police say
they were made aware of
the teens plans to make an
attack on Zemmer Junior
High School.
The charges stem from
Keihin Michigan Manufacturing engineers Jacob Hill and Tom Mault
work with fourth graders on Thursday on a STEAM classroom assign-
ment at Capac Elementary School.
tape, Hill said.
In addition to the spa-
ghetti and marshmallows,
students had string and
tape to work with. They
werent required to use all
of those materials but their
tower had to be free-stand-
ing. The young builders
used a variety of strategies
to gain height and rein-
force their structures and
made several adjustments
Photo by Maria Brown
The ZBA first took up
the matter on Feb. 16 but
tabled the matter for one
weeks time. The GLWA
was requesting a variance
from Goodlands require-
ments for lot size and set-
backs for the half-acre plot
they plan to use.
According to a prior
statement from the GLWA,
formerly known as Detroit
Water and Sewerage, the
utility is looking to build
two chlorine booster sta-
tions along the 72-inch
diameter water transmis-
sion main that runs parallel
to Bowers Road in Lapeer
Countyone each in
Goodland and Mayfield
townships.
Officials say the need
a series of text messages
that one of the juveniles
recently sent to a friend
stating his threats to com-
mit mass murder at
Zemmer Junior High
School, Sharkey said in a
press release.
He credits Lapeer
County Sheriff Scott
McKenna and Detective/
Sgt. Robert Wells for their
prompt response to the
incident.
Theyve been charged
under the Michigan Anti-
Terrorism Act with making
a terrorist threat, a 20 year
felony; using a computer to
commit a crime, a 20 year
felony; and conspiracy to
along the way, especially
when it came to utilizing
their tape.
Its cool to see the
towers standing and for
them to complete the proj-
ect. Its fun to see them
learn, Hill said.
Mault said he wished
hed done these kinds of
projects in school as a stu-
dent, noting the spark this
kind of hands-on challenge
could ignite in a future
colleague of his.
We need more engi-
neers in the field, he said.
Mault, whos worked
for the company since it
opened more than eight
years ago, is tasked with
taking care of the facilitys
equipment and robots.
Fourth grade students were
impressed to learn the
plant is home to one
mobile robot that trans-
ports parts around the
facility.
Hill told the students
his job was to make sure
the finished product-heat-
for the booster stations is
due to the city of Flints
anticipated switch from
GLWA service to the
Karegnondi Water
Authority later this year.
The Goodland booster sta-
tion will help maintain
water quality within the
service line that connects to
the city of Imlay City once
water volumes diminish.
Cischke said Goodland
had requested a fire hydrant
out of the deal with GLWA
but has since been told
theyll need to negotiate
with Imlay City officials
because they own the ser-
vice line.
Cischke said the town-
ship will eventually have
access to 14 hydrants along
their northern border thanks
to the Karegnondi line and
commit terrorism causing
death, a life offense.
At Mondays school
board meeting in Imlay
City, member Jim Preisel,
who is also a sergeant with
the Lapeer County Sheriffs
Department, said the recent
events in Lapeer have him
wanting to review safety
protocols in the Imlay City
district.
These kids had a spe-
cific agenda. I dont think
everyone realizes how
close this came to happen-
ing, Preisel said of the
Lapeer plot.
I think there are things
we should look at again
here in Imlay City.
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Kindergarten roundup
& Learning Fair on tap
ALMONT Almont Community Schools will
begin to register new kindergarten and begindergarten
students for the 2017-2018 school year on March 6
from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Orchard Primary School
office. Registration will also take place at the
Kindergarten Learning Fair scheduled for Thurs.,
March 9 from 5-7 p.m. Eligible students must be age
5 by September 1, 2017 (or not later than December
1st with an approved waiver). Parents should bring
their childs original birth certificate, immunization
record and proof of residency. The Learning Fair
includes free learning tools with activities and sup-
plies, hands-on activity centers, and community agen-
cies and staff will be on hand. For more information
call Orchard Primary at 810-798-7019.
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says Wedemeyer. This
involved all three of our
schools, including our para-
professionals, office staff,
teachers and administra-
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Wedemeyer, who has
either taught or lent her
support to Jennifer for the
past five years, alludes to
the teens effervescent, pos-
itive spirit and joyful
nature.
We all like and care
about Jennifer, she says.
So when she needed some
help and support, everyone
wanted to do their part.
I want to thank my
para-pro, Renia Pierag, and
our entire Almont school
community for their kind-
ness and generous support
shown Jennifer, said
Wedemeyer on Monday.
Its not about any one per-
son, but about a whole
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resulted in defendants and
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that supported Mayas alle-
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Athletes answer call
As of the weekend, that
support continues and has
spread to others within the
Almont community.
During halftime of
Fridays (Feb. 24) basket-
ball game with Richmond,
the Almont Athletic
Boosters and Almont
Raiders Basketball, Cheer
and Dance teams presented
Jennifer with gift cards
totaling $1,100 to local eat-
eries and businesses,
including Vinckier Foods,
Meijer and others.
It was a particularly fit-
ting gesture, given
Jennifers faithful support
for her home team.
Jen is a huge Almont
Raider fan, Wedemeyer
says. She goes to all the
football and basketball
games.
For the Athletic
Boosters, the basketball
Pabst continues. Im proud
to represent Maya. Shes a
very fine person.
Pabst says county offi-
cials should look into the
matter for the sake of trans-
parency.
I think there should be
an investigation into the
finances, he says.
Taxpayers have a right to
know how the public pay-
roll is being handled. If
someones working a pri-
vate job on public payroll,
taxpayers should know. My
feeling is let the sunlight
come in.
Before being hired by
Turkelson as an assistant
prosecutor, Gertsburg was
tery had a potters field at
one time but its exact loca-
tion in unknown. Also, it
appears a section in the
southwest corner of the
property was specially set
aside in the 1950s for infant
burials.
We have the option to
include pictures of the
headstones in this program
so maybe we can do that
someday, she said.
Prior to putting these
records online, the clerks
office had success in help-
Seating Capacity 200
MEI unit on job 24-7
Special Lapeer Sheriffs deputies trained to investigate deaths
By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
LAPEER
Someones died and the
police respond. Initially, it
Photo by Jerry Helfer photography
might suggest something
suspicious happened, at
least thats how the scene is
set in most television dra-
mas. But here in Lapeer
County, a select number of
Lapeer County Sheriff dep-
uties, whove been trained
Jennifer Aubertin as medical examiner inves-
cheers on the tigators, respond to nearly
Raiders during every death in the county.
Fridays 38-37 win There are six of us and
over Richmond. were on call 24 hours a
day, seven days a week,
team and the Almont Cheer said Det./Sgt. Jason Parks.
and Dance teams to come
No matter the primary
out in support of Jennifer law enforcement agency,
was just wonderful, says they call us.
Wedemeyer. It couldnt The partnership
have been more meaningful between the Sheriffs
for her. Department and Lapeer
County Health Department
started nearly 20 years ago
and has developed into one
of the states premier death
investigation units.
clerk to Circuit Court Judge
By law, a countys
Nick Holowka for ten medical
years. In all, she worked for examiner
the county for 14 and-a- is respon-
half years before being dis- sible for
missed by Turkelson. e v e r y
Turkelson left the pros- death in
ecutors post when he lost the county
the November, 2016 elec- but when
tion to attorney Michael that agen-
Sharkey, who assumed the cy, admin- Det./Sgt.
role in January of this year. istered by Jason
Turkelson was appoint- the health Parks
ed Lapeer depart-
CountyProsecutor by ment, didnt have room in
Judge Holowka in April of their budget to hire investi-
2013, when former prose- gators, they turned to the
cutor Byron Konschuh was sheriffs department.
appointed to the Lapeer Since law enforce-
County Circuit Court bench ment officers are trained in
by Governor Rick Snyder. death investigations and we
have the same exact juris-
diction as the medical
examiner, it made sense.
The county of Lapeer is
responsible for both of us,
ing researchers find burial Parks said, referring to the
information by scouring creation of the unit.
paper records so Jepsen is Before that happened,
hopeful that users of this multiple police agencies
new format will locate the had their own designated
data theyre in search of. death investigators which
This should be a great often complicated investi-
tool for genealogists, she gations and none were gov-
said. erned by clear standards.
She encourages anyone Once the county transition
with corrections or those was made, leaders opted to
who can provide details to narrow the number of
fill in gaps to contact her at trained medical examiner
the township hall or at dep- investigators down to six. By law, a body cannot
uty-clerk@imlaytown- This streamlined the
ships.com. program and cut back on
training costs, Parks said.
Every Bite Since then, its worked
really well, he added.
Every Sip The MEI unit is cur-
rently comprised of six
Every Moment sheriff deputy lieutenants
Every Memory and sergeantsGary Parks,
Chad Polmanteer, Bob
Wells and Jason Parks of
the detective bureau and
Jeremy Herfert and Joe
Nesbit from patrol opera-
tions.
Officers must be offi-
cially appointed to the
squad by Chief Medical
Examiner Charles
Franckowiak, D.O. or
Deputy Medical Examiner
Russell Bush, M.D. When
a vacancy occurs, interest-
ed officers must first go
State installs tax safeguards
TRI-CITY AREA
In an effort to protect
Michigan taxpayers, the
Michigan Department of
Treasury (Treasury) contin-
ues to implement security
measures to stop tax-relat-
ed identity theft.
If an individual income
tax return has been selected
for identity confirmation,
the taxpayer will receive
a letter from Treasury ask-
ing them to confirm their
identity by completing a
short online quiz. After
confirmation of passing the
quiz, tax refunds will be
issued between 14 and 21
days. Some taxpayers may
be asked to submit paper-
work to confirm their iden-
tity.
For close to 20 years, trained officers from the
Sheriffs Department have worked with the
Medical Examiners office to handle death
investigations in Lapeer County.
through the appropriate
training before submitting
their letter of interest to the
medical examiners office.
We only want to send
them someone whos quali-
fied, Parks said.
All of our ME investi-
gators have numerous years
of experience and have
shown proficiency and
confidence in these kinds
of cases.
Applicants must initial-
ly complete 100 hours of
death scene investigation
training and then attend
ongoing training through-
out their careers to stay up
on the newest trends,
Parks noted.
Although there were
some discussions at the
state level, Michigan does
not require medical exam-
iner investigators to abide
by a training standard,
instead leaving it up to the
individual counties.
Lapeer County has
one of the highest training
standards. In fact, members
help facilitate training and
serve as consultants to
other counties, Parks said.
Were proud of what this
has become.
per year with almost 70
A call comes into
Central Dispatch and medi-
cal first responders or an
ambulance crew is sent to a
residence where someone
is in need of medical care.
If someone cant be saved,
dispatchers make contact
with the ME investigator
on call.
be moved until the medical
examiner authorizes the
transfer, Parks said.
The units goal is to
have an investigator on
scene within one hour of
notification.
We dont want any
unnecessary delays and
most of the time we arrive
in less than one hours
time, Parks noted.
The duties of these spe-
cially trained investigators
are wide ranging. Parks
said its their job to assist in
determining the cause and
manner of death, confirm
the deceaseds identifica-
tion and make notification
to the next of kin. Often,
the work they do goes
beyond official duties.
We often help guide
Our priority is to pro-
tect Michigan taxpayers
from cybercriminals,
Michigan Treasurer Nick
Khouri said.
As Treasury makes
progress in the fight against
tax-related identify theft,
cybercriminals are getting
more sophisticated when
impersonating taxpayers
and filing fraudulent
returns. This additional
layer of security helps
ensure the appropriate per-
son receives their much-
deserved refund.
Michigan taxpayers
who suspect they may have
been a target of tax-related
identity theft should call
the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) at 1-800-
Image provided
families through the funer-
al home and burial process
and get involved in the
organ donation process if
applicable...we provide
public assistance to the
people who are grieving,
he said.
In those instances
where a death was espe-
cially sudden, family mem-
bers are in a state of shock
and appreciate the presence
and guidance of an investi-
gator, Parks says hes dis-
covered.
On the technical end of
things, the investigators
have to collect evidence
from the scene that will
help the medical examiner
classify the manner of
death-natural, accidental,
suicide, homicide or inde-
terminate/pendingsome-
thing that is noted on each
death certificate signed by
the medical examiner.
Parks notes there is one
exception to this rule. A
primary care physician can
sign the death certificate of
a patient whos been under
their care and passed away
from natural causes.
On average, the inves-
tigators handle 130 cases
percent of those deemed as
being from natural causes.
Although the majority of
the cases they handle are
not of a suspicious nature,
the investigators have been
trained to treat them that
way.
We operate on the
premise that every death
could be a potential homi-
cide until you determine
differently, Parks said.
When an autopsy is
warranted, the forensic
pathologist relies heavily
on information collected
by the investigators and
often requests that they
attend the procedure. Parks
said the doctor needs to
have data from the scene
that can help determine
what caused the issues
uncovered in the examina-
tion.
Since the MEI unit has
been operational, Parks
said they have fewer issues
determining cause of death.
Of the 92 cases handled by
the Lapeer County Medical
Examiner Office in 2016,
10 were considered inde-
terminate.
829-0433.
For the 2015 tax year,
over 33,000 returns were
stopped that prevented
more than $70 million in
potentially fraudulent
refunds being issued by the
state of Michigan. Last
year, Treasury processed
more than 5 million indi-
vidual income tax returns,
with 3.7 million receiving
more than $1.8 billion in
refunds.
After filing a Michigan
return, taxpayers can check
the status of their refund
online going to www.mich-
igan.gov/wheresmyrefund.
For more information about
Michigans individual
income tax, go to www.
michigan.gov/incometax.
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Big energy, fun at

Hoops for Heart game
Almont students, staff square off at fundraiser
By Catherine Minolli winning streak in basket-
Tri-City Times Editor ball came to an end, thanks
in part to an eight grade
ALMONT Walking team that hit seven three
into the middle school gym pointers, he grins.
on Friday afternoon, theres The volleyball team
little doubt that its Game was able to hold onto the
Day Baby. trophy as well, winning
And just to drive the their second match against
point home, PE teacher the staff since the challenge
Erik Johnson has that mes- began.

Photo by Catherine Minolli

sage emblazoned on his
black and orange shirt, just
in case anyone missed it.
Game Day Baby, the big
onewhere staff members
square off with the 8th
grade boys basketball team
in a Hoops for Heart fun-
draiser for the American
Heart Association.
The high energy that
electrifies the room is
exceeded only by the noise
level from the bleachers,
which are packed shoulder
to shoulder with students.
Some are holding signs that
say STAFFROCKS, and
GO STAFF...WIN. All are
geared up for an exciting
matchup, an event thats
been ongoing for the past
12 years.
Johnson says the tradi-
tion was started when the
new middle school opened,
and has been carried on
ever since in honor of for-
mer schools superintendent
Steve Zott.
Johnson says staff
members started the tradi-
tion of challenging the 8th
grade boys basketball team
to a fun, competitive game
Almont Middle School
PE teacher Erik
Johnson outlines
upcoming events for
American Heart
Association fundrais-
ing activities.
him with this event,
Johnson says. Mr. Zott
was an avid follower of
Almont athletics and an
active participant during
pick-up games in the com-
munity.
Since 2006, the boys
basketball game and girls
In Fridays basketball
challenge, the staff was
able to pull out a comeback
win by a score of 51-47.
Johnson says the staff
had an early nine point
lead, but fatigue set in as The action is tough and competitive at Fridays Hoops for Heart basket-
the 8th grade team had a 13 ball game that challenged Almont Middle School 8th graders and staff
point run, closing the half for the Steven A. Zott Athletic Challenge trophy.
by a four point lead.
As the teams headed off top spots. American Heart Association porters of the (American)
to their locker rooms to The staff was finally says Almont Middle Heart Association for a
regroup, a three-point able to catch up and take a Schools efforts to help the long time, she says.
shooting contest between one point lead with just cause are remarkable and Mr. Johnson is an
the schools four grade lev- under a minute to play, much appreciated. amazing person, too. He
els was held. Hannah Johnson says. The staff The students and staff really cares about the stu-
Revoldt earned her 8th somehow kept the 8th grad- do an amazing job, they dents and heart health.
grade class a pizza party by ers off the board and fin- have been such great sup-
scoring the winning shot. ished the game with a
Principal Kim three-pointer to secure the
VonHiltmayer will provide four point win.
the pizza. Johnson says the game
was a lot of fun, noting the
enthusiasm was contagious
from the crowd to the play-
ers.
It was a very competi-
tive game, he says.
Everyone had a blast, but
the teachers really basked
in the glow, gaining back
the coveted Steven A. Zott
trophy. Now itll come
down to the March volley-
ball game to see if the staff
Photo by Catherine Minolli

and the girls volleyball can hold onto the reward!

team to a match at the end The Hoops for Heart
of their season as well. fundraising event is aimed

Photo by Catherine Minolli

These games marked the
birth of the Steven A. Zott
Athletic Challenge, and a
trophy was created bearing
his name.
We felt with the
amount of things Mr. Zott
did for the community and
our children, wed honor
at helping students learn
heart healthy behaviors by
competing in a variety of
Middle schoolers show their support for staff health-related events.
at Fridays Hoops for Heart fundraiser. Students also learn the
importance of lifesaving
volleyball matches have Johnson says the second measures, such as CPR. PE teacher Erik Johnson shows his skills as he
continued. Johnson says half was nip and tuck, as Mary Kraft, youth mar- tries for a three-pointer in Fridays matchup
last year, the staffs 10 year the teams exchanged the keting director with the against the 8th grade team.

St. Clair County, MSUE enter pact Shopping around for

By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
ST. CLAIR COUNTY
The county entered into
an agreement for services
with Michigan State
University Extension.
staff. In turn, the county
will provide office and
meeting space plus clerical
support through the
employment of one full-
time clerical support staff-
er.
As a result, St. Clair
plus mileage, for appointed will see a two percent pay
members of county boards raise.
and commissions. That Annual salaries for
amount is unchanged from 2017 are surveyor ($8,031),
the previous year. drain commissioner
Members also ($62,448), treasurer
approved a resolution ($67,615), clerk/register
establishing the salaries of ($72,233), prosecuting
car insurance? Dont.
Let your local independent agent shop for
you, and find the coverage you need.
Shopping around for
car insurance? Dont.
Let your local independent agent shop for
you, and find the coverage you need.

Per the terms of the
contract, Extension will
provide a county 4-Hpro-
gram and one full-time 4-H
program coordinator and
access to Extension pro-
grams, educators and other
Heeke is Friend of
County owes specific elected and non- attorney ($114,376) and
MSUExtension $25,757 elected officials for the sheriff ($89,121).
for their 2017 assessment. 2017 fiscal year. They, like Magistrates are paid $54,98
In other recent commis- other county employees, per hour.
sion business:
the board established a
per diem of $30 per day, Mexican food fundraiser for
Jorge Canelo
CAPAC A dinner benefit will be held March
10-11 to assist the Canelo family. From 11 a.m. to 7
p.m. on both Friday and Saturday guests can dine on
YOUR
THE HOMETOWN
BEST LOCAL
INSURANCE
INSURANCE AGENCY
AGENCY

Youth in Imlay City

By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
IMLAY CITY
Teacher Don Heeke has
been selected as Imlay City
Schools 2017 Friend of
Youth.
Board members, at
their Feb. 27 meeting,
voted to select the Imlay
City High School science
teacher and Spartronics
robotics team coach for the
honor.
for the time and attention
he devotes to the robotics
team, often outside of the
classroom and regular
school hours, by working
with team members on
robot builds, recruiting
new members and mentors
and soliciting support from
the community and local
businesses, among other
tasks.
Heeke will formally be
honored at the Thumb
League Meet of Champions
CITY 000-000-0000
www.bestinsuranceagency.com
a variety of Mexican food at the Capac Lions Club.
The offerings include tacos, burritos, nachos, combi- Liebler
nation plates, chips and salsa and much more. Pre-
orders will be taken on Friday and can be placed by
Insurance
THE BEST LOCAL
INSURANCE AGENCY
calling (810) 543-5366. (810) 724-8600
CITY 000-000-0000
Proceeds from the event will assist the family of www.bestinsuranceagency.com
172 N. Cedar (M-53), Imlay City
Jorge Canelo. The 2015 Capac High School graduate www.LieblerAgency.com
was hospitalized earlier this year for a serious liver
condition but is now recovering at home. Funds are
needed to help cover medical, transportation and other
expenses during his recovery.
S u n n y F i e l d s OPENING APRIL 1ST
r k

a
Started in 1962 Sunny Fields serves as an
Heeke was nominated event held in May.

Bota n i c a l P educational resource for horticultural and

environmental studies. Continued public
access depends entirely upon generous
Martha Speaks to visit library 5444 Welch Road in Emmett, MI donations and work contributions of volunteers.

GOODLAND TWP. To celebrate March is
Reading Month, the Goodland Township Library
and Delta College and Q-TV will host Martha Speaks
Sat., March 11 from noon-2 p.m. The presentation
includes snacks, activities, pictures and reading. The
event is free, but registration is required. Register
online at goodlandtownshiplibrary.org or by calling
810-721-2110. For more information contact library
Director Catherine Yezak at goodlandtwplibrary@
gmail.com or 810-721-2110. The library is located at
2370 N. Van Dyke, north of Imlay City.
Membership $25 per year ( ) Donation: Friend $50 ( ) Donor $100 ( ) Patron $500 ( ) Benefactor $1,000 ( )
Per person, membership is for one year, from date ovf payment. Donations are tax-exempt to the extent allowed by law.
NAME (PLEASE PRINT)______________________________________________________ DATE____________________
ADDRESS_______________________________________CITY__________________STATE_____ZIP________________
TELEPHONE___________________________________EMAIL_______________________________________________
Mail this form and payment to: SUNNY FIELDS, INC., P.O. BOX 414, EMMETT, MI 48022
LILAC FESTIVAL MAY 20-21 ~ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP WITH SETUP AND DAILY ACTIVITIES.
SEEKING VENDORS AND MUSICIANS. PLEASE CALL 810-387-2765 FOR MORE INFO
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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Letters from our readers

Rehabilitation, not prison is answer
The criminal justice
system has a tough job.
When it comes to a judge in
charge of levying a punish-
ment for a crime, deciding
how much punishment is in
order must be a hard job. asked to offset their wrong
Perhaps a culturally
immoral person shouldnt
see the light of day at any
time again in their life.
Obviously, the goal is to
separate the humans biased
Our Opinion
Reading Night an
adventure in community
toward causing harm away
from the humans living
within the laws of a com-
munity.
Therefore, shouldnt a
person guilty of a crime be
by doing good? And if they
cannot fulfill the call to duty
of good deeds, then the con-
sequence is to be displaced
from society in a prison
until good can be rendered
as worthwhile.
After all, why put a
tether on the wings of a bird
that can fly if flying creates
goodness? It would only
make sense to handcuff the
bird that can fly and create
havoc. Every bird intention-
ally or unintentionally
makes a mess someplace
but does more good than
bad. We need them.
A bird that makes a
mess all over the place
needs to be in a cage. A bird
that accidentally makes a
mess now and then can
spend some time away from
the cage. Why are humans
any different?
How can a judge decide
what is fair because all
humans appear to have the
person is asked to place his
palm on when testifying in
court. The very Bible that
the President of the United
States takes oath with his
pinnacle of leadership hand
upon. The very Bible that is
supposed to guide the judg-
ment that we make as
Brothers and Sisters in
Christ.
Where am I going with
this?
Forgiveness and mercy
for all? Set all the captives
free? Not at all. Slap on the
wrist, hug and make up?
No.
The water in Flint poi-
soned and effected the lives
of innocent people too. But
do we throw away the
water? No. We fix the water.
Editor s note:
Following are a sampling
of recent comments read-
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Story headline:
Prescribed Horror by
Randy Jorgensen:
I am praying for com-
passion for John!
Julie Parker
Lapeer
trolled substances without
conscience is grossly
criminal. I have known
John over 50 years as a
neighbor, coworker, mer-
chant and friend. Armed
robbery is wrong. John
has paid for that. Give
him time served and get
this man some help.
Society owes at least that.
Jim Dalman
St.Michael, MN
******
Hes admitted his
crime, has remorse. He
suffers daily with not only
remorse but withdrawal
symptoms. Show some

T
potential to be good and fly
omorrow evening a group of Imlay correctly?
City elementary students and staff It can be assumed that
members will converge downtown this is only by weighing the
potential good that a person
to adventure into local businesses and into can offer to society once
the pages of a book. they understand the liberty
The Second Annual Community of flying as a freedom only
Reading Night hosted by Borland and allowed to those that refrain
from harming other birds.
Weston elementary schools staff will run Also, how much good can
from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Participating busi-
the threatening person pro-
nesses will open their doors to the stu- vide to our society versus
dents, and special guests will read stories threat of harm?
And what if that bird
to visiting families. The event is a great
was hungry and ate some-
way to kick off March is Reading thing that made it make a
Month. bigger mess than normal?
The event connects students to their The bird was just trying to
hometown; offers an opportunity for their survive and a side effect of
consuming something bad
parents and families to visit the merchants caused a mess. There was
and businesses there; and fosters network- no malicious intent there
ing among the business community, resi- from the bird. It was a side
dents, friends and neighbors. effect of seeking survival.
Participating Imlay City businesses So what separates man
from bird in such a discus-
include Ruth Hughes Library, the Imlay sion? Many things, but per-
City Police Department, Creations Floral, haps one especially.
Yockey Law Offices, Somewhere in Time I am sure you are aware
Photography, On the Avenue Hair Salon, of the evils of prescription
Lakestone Bank, StudioE Photography drugs and how they can cre-
ate moments of weak judg-
and Imlay City Florist. ment in the best of people
If youre out and about on Thursday
and how this country has an
evening, stop in downtown Imlay City and epidemic on its hands that
wont be helped by filling
venture into the local businesses there.
prisons with people that
Chances are youll find a great story or need alternate care.
twoboth in the pages of a book, and in The foundation of this sug-
the people that you meet and connect gests that the Bible is where
with. we find our answers. The
very Bible that every single
Because we need it.
Do we throw away peo-
ple that make mistakes? No.
We fix them, because we
need them. Especially the
ones that are an obvious
asset to our community.
So, the question must be
how do we fix any broken
man? Especially a useful
one?
As many know, John
Topie has served over 19
months of jail time. He has
certainly been rehabilitated
in some capacity. Science
would suggest as much. So
would biased and unbiased
peers that would likely
assess his character as reha-
bilitated.
With a rehabilitated
productive contributor, will
the greater good be served
if he were in jail for longer?
Or perhaps given a chance
to amend his wrongs among
his brothers and sisters?
Is it honestly in the best
interest of you or me or the
community or the victim to
subtract a healthy man from
the Choir of Human
Angels that are here to give
greater glory to God with
some version of freedom to
give that love? The grace of
God is severely handi-
capped by handcuffing good
people.
(name withheld
upon request)
Lapeer County
******
John has already paid
a huge price for this mis-
take...The judge should
sentence him to time
served and probation. As
stated had it not been for
the Dr. prescribing him
these addictive drugs he
would not be in this situa-
tion. Someone should
look at the doctors who
prescribed John the medi-
cation. They should've
known better. Best to you
John.
Bob Roy
Seal Beach, CA
******
I have known John
most of my life. He has
been a good friend of
mine and my family. John
is a good person with a
big heart. He has done
many things for his com-
munity and for the many
youth he has worked with
as a coach and teacher.
He has a wonderful fami-
ly who love him and have
not stopped praying. I
pray every day for a com-
passionate sentence
Joyce Nolin-Capman
Lapeer
******
In the U.S., drug use/
addiction is a crime.
compassion, let him out
of jail. Maybe require
substance abuse counsel-
ing and tether. Hes not
like the hundreds who did
the crime and proclaim
theyre innocent. Give
him some credit for that.
Dawn
North Branch
******
John is a good man; a
real asset to the commu-
nity my girls grew up in.
Who is responsible here?
John? His wonderful
wife? No! Have some
compassion for this fami-
ly and the tragedies
theyve been though!
Kate Hulett
Traverse City, MI
******
What is ridiculous is a
tremendous man is locked
up. He has a tremendous
story to tell and it should
be told to youth and adults
all over. Release him and
let him tell this story so
people can learn from it.
His punishment should be
professional help to refine
his message to deliver to
all.
Jim McHugh
Whitehall, MI
******

Birthday girl offers incredible gift Writing scripts for con- Feedback page 11-A

W hat a lovely thing to

go to someones
birthday party and be
given a gift.
Not just any giftno.
No trinkets or bouquets,
boxes or bows. This kind
of gift is intangible, but
everlasting. The kind that
swims its way right into
the very heart of your soul
and dances around
between the light and
shadows there. The kind of
gift that makes you laugh
and cry. That makes grati-
tude flow like honey, and
the bittersweet reality of
life lament its mournful
tune.
Its my good friend
Debs 60th birthday party,
and all of the guests are
the receivers of this great
gift.
The party is special in
more ways than one. Of
course, hitting the 60 mile-
stone is big; having an
opportunity to savor every
single minute of it with
family members and
Observations in ink...
Catherine Minolli
remotely close to his skill
level, much less surpass it.
Whites ability to make the
words dip and dance, to
jump off the page with joy
and to stab into the heart
with surgical precision is
nothing short of amazing.
He weaves his stories
from the frayed fabric of
real life. The colorful tales
are sprinkled with the kind
of hilarity that comes from
profound honesty, and the
bravery it takes to be so
honest. The words reflect
both strength and vulnera-
bility and from the light-
with listeners.
His songwriting prow-
ess is also highlighted in
hits like I Know What
Love Is, Project Girl and
The Shameful Ballad of
Lijah.
Hes frequently a fea-
tured artist at The Ark in
Ann Arbor, where Deb and
Ron first caught his show.
White considers
Michigan his second
home, and in 2002 he
recorded a Live in
Michigan album at the
Lafayette Grand Ballroom
in Pontiac. On that CD, lis-
teners are treated to some
of his favorites, including
Great Day and Sense of
Humor. In my opinion,
you should seek it out for
Whites hilarious and bru-
tally honest Be Sixteen
with Me, where he dis-
cusses turning the tables
on teenagers by behaving
just as they do. The song
was eventually covered by
Catie Curtis.
Because its too irre-
The amazingly, outra-
geously talented Don
White, who considers
Michigan his second
home.
growing up and moving
out of here,
And my big reward for
all that Ive been through,
Is this dog as dumb as
mud,
This dog as dumb as
mud,
This dog as dumb as
mud and you...
Okay, so maybe we
aint that smart, just a cou-
ple of mutts with a lot of
heart.
Local hero sought
This past weekend my
wife and I had dinner at a
local restaurant. During the young man and his
dinner, she began to choke
on a piece of food (and I
mean choke) and she was
gasping for breath. I got
her to her feet and pre-
formed the Heimlich
maneuver twice without
any effect.
She was gasping harder for
breath. A young man and a
second man left their tables
and rushed to assist us. The
young man was a take-
charge kind of guy. He
moved me out of his way
and performed the Francis family; Steve, Sue,
Heimlich with such power,
he lifted my wife off the
floor, successfully clearing
her airway. He stayed a
couple of minutes until she
was breathing normally
then returned to his table. be very proud of him.
By the time I regained
my composure, I realized
saying thank you was not
enough. I asked the server
to give me the check for
family, but they had left the
restaurant. The server said
they come in occasionally
so they may be local resi-
dents. He may be a fire-
fighter or EMS technician;
he is highly trained in
Heimlich techniques.
I hope he or someone
who knows of his actions
reads this. If so, please ask
him to stop at the Country
Smoke House, a gift cer-
tificate is waiting for him.
Ask for a member of the
Stephen or Stephanie.
Answer a few questions
about time and location
and receive in our appreci-
ation a gift certificate. This
young mans family should
(name withheld
upon request)
Almont

Liberty first, always

friends is even bigger.
Through Deb and her hus-
band Ron, were all cele-
brating with a Mexican-
themed potluck dinner, fol-
lowed up by their gift to us
guests, an appearance by
Don White.
Theyve always been a
huge fan of folk singer
Don White, who also hap-
pens to be an exceptional
standup comic.
His comedic skills are
surpassed only by his writ-
ing prowess, which is the
kind that makes other writ-
ers wish they could come
hearted to the tear-jerkers,
the way theyre strung
together is nothing short of
stunning.
White, who makes his
home in the Boston area,
became well-known in the
Great Lakes State when DJ
Carrie Carlson played his
tune Rascal on the popu-
lar WCSX Sunday
Morning Over Easy pro-
gram several years ago.
Whites humorous, real-
life reflections of the pros-
pects of he and his wife
facing life as new empty
nesters was an instant hit
sistible not to share, here No one could ever love
are lyrics of Whites you better or give you
Rascal, the song that put more loyalty,
Than this dog as dumb Guardians against letter to share with like-
him on the map here in
as mud, this dog as dumb Federal Encroachment minded citizens. Most of
Michigan.
as mud, by Liberty First-The Path the contents are her words,
Rascal is the dog and
This dog as dumb as to Restoring America is I just echo them.
he aint too bright.
mud and me. the title of a book written in Securing and holding
Me and Rascal were
You just cant beat that 2012 by KrisAnne Hall, a the Halls of Power are nec-
sitting on the couch last
kind of honest truth. And disabled U.S. Army vet, essary to attain Americas
night,
you cant get enough of attorney, Russian linguist, restoration. The proper
When my woman came
Don White, once hes mother, Pastors wife, people with the right prin-
in and she started to cry.
appeared before you. If patriot, and former prose- ciples and a demonstrated
She looked at us with
youre curious for more, cutor that got fired after ethical and moral founda-
such terror in her eyes.
visit www.donwhite.net. teaching the Constitution to tion must be chosen. We
She says, I raised
What a gift! Tea Party groupsshe have to work to get them in
these children for eighteen
Email Catherine at would not sacrifice liberty office by maintaining our
years
cminolli@pageone-inc.com. for a paycheck. This book
And now theyre both
inspired me to write this Letters page 11-A
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Binge watching the President of

U.S. or...how I learned to love Netflix
H ave you ever been
hooked on a TV soap
opera? Millions of
Americans suffer from that
affliction. I remember my
mother watching The
that scoundrel, J.R. Ewing
(Larry Hagman), would do
next and to whom he would
and close down streets, etc.
The series, set in present-
day Washington, D.C., is
do it. The program over the the story of Frank
years consisted of more Underwood (Kevin
twists and turns than a Spacey), a Democrat from

Guiding Light every day
in the 50s on the old black
and white TV. Everything
came to a stop when shed
say, Please be quiet. My
story in on.
I never quite under-
stood the attraction but she
loved it.
All the Liblong day.. ward
Fast for-
to the
late 1970s
and 1980s. I
fell into the
trap of
watching an
episode of
Rick the evening
Liblong soap Dallas at
the urging of
a friend. The following
week I had nothing better
to do so I watched another
episode. Millions of us did
that for 13 seasons, 357
episodes.
I cant say I watched
every episode as it was on
CBS on Friday night. Date
night. Some of my dates
revolved around watching
Dallas as the women were
hooked on it, too. But I saw
many, many of them. I got
so hooked that on a busi-
ness trip to Dallas I drove
to Southfork Ranch where
they filmed exteriors.
We had to know what
chicken wire fence, with
lots of wealth, sex, intrigue,
and power struggles. Who
could resist that?
The Who shot J.R.?
episode is still the second-
most watched prime time
TV show ever, second only
to the finale of M*A*S*H.
More than 90 million peo-
ple or 53% of American
households tuned in.
After all, we saw J.R. get
plugged at the end of the
season and had to wait all
summer to find out who did
it. It turned out to be J.R.s
wife, Sue Ellens sister,
Kristin Shepard (Mary
Crosby), who was also
J.R.s mistress.
After Dallas there were
many prime time soaps
but I had learned my les-
son. I never got hooked on
any of the rest.
For many years I was
proud of myself that,
though there were many,
many soap-type shows on
television, I resisted them
all. Oh, wait, Sue I got
hooked on NYPD Blue and
the loveable cop, Andy
Sipowicz (Dennis Franz).
But that ended in 2005.
Just before the Super
Bowl this year I bought a
new ultra HD smart TV.
I thought my old 55 HD
Photo provided
South Carolinas 5th con-
gressional district and
House Majority Whip.
After being passed over for
appointment as Secretary of The Underwoods. President AND Vice
State, he initiates an elabo- President?
rate plan to get himself into the President (Underwood)
a position of greater power, killing people to get what
aided by his wife, Claire he wants.
Underwood (Robin So now here I sit hav-
Scene from The Wright). The series deals ing to wait until May 30th
Guiding Light. What primarily with themes of when the series resumes.
was that call about? ruthless pragmatism, Believe it or not, President
Tune in tomorrow. manipulation and power. Underwood and his wife
In other words, pretty much have managed to make her
dumb TV was pretty good real-life Washington.
his Vice Presidential run-
but had to keep up with the I was able to start at the ning mate. Is that even
Joneses, you know. beginning, Season 1, epi-
legal? Yes, technically.
Some of our friends sode 1. Then I immediately
watched episode 2. I was
What would J.R. Ewing They cant come from the
were raving about all the try next?
same state but shell claim
wonderful things they were hooked. I became one of
Texas and hell claim South
seeing on Netflix. I resisted those dreaded binge are so charming that the
as long as I could. So when watchers. Its sort of like people are enamored with Carolina.
the guys came to hook up having a book you just them. I assume theyll be
the new TV, I had them cant put down and stop Underwood managed to elected or the series will be
program in Netflix. reading. Episode 3 fol- get himself named Vice short lived, but I wont
It was a few days lowed, then episode 4, etc. President then maneuver know til the end of May. I
before I switched it on, but In just over a weeka the President into resigning wish I had never watched
once I did, WOW! There week, mind youI had and becoming President that first episode. Oh, of
are hundreds of programs watched all four sea- himself. course Im glad I watched
there. Action films, come- sons52 episodes. It was rather funny that it. Its been fun to be able
dy, musicals, dramas, docu- Sometimes it was hard to when I would finally get to talk to other House of
mentaries and, of most keep up with who was tired of watching and Cards fanatics.
interest, Netflix original doing what to whom. Such switch to a regular TV But the agony of wait-
programming. intrigue! cable news show, I almost ing may be more than I can
As a Presidential histo- First Lady, Claire couldnt tell whether what I stand. Its like waiting to
ry buff, I had heard of the Underwood, is as cunning was watching was fact or see who shot J.R. all over
series House of Cards and ruthless as he is. It fiction. Real-life politics again. Dreadful.
mainly because they often doesnt pay to cross the here can be nasty, too. But, Email Rick at
film here in Washington Underwoods though they hopefully, never as nasty as rick.liblong@cox.net.

Early birds and skunks Join the mission

W hile you folk bathed Aw, I tripped on a rug

ICCS needs you

your faces in
Michigans sunshine last
weekend, rain clouds hov-
ered over me in Lexington,
Kentucky. On the other
hand, while my husband
and I wound our way
through beautiful horse
country, you waited in long
lines for a car wash.
What is life but contin-
uous trade-offs? Ive truly
missed snowshoeing this
winter, yet
Honest Living . . . havent had
to deal with
much walk-
ing and driv-
ing on icy
roads. For
upstairs and fell. Im okay.
The doctor gave me some
medicine.
The following day
while my uncle and aunt
dozed in their recliners,
Mel and I found a flock of
Canada geese on his drive-
E veryone who writes
runs the risk of now
and then getting it wrong;
bowls
the stu-
dents
way. What a freaky and it happened to me last hand-
February. The birds scat- week. The editors gra- crafted
tered as we drove through ciously gave me a choice will be
the gate and turned toward spot; and, wouldnt you raffled
the Kentucky Horse Park, a knowI chose that time to off as
stones throw down the get the date wrong for a well.
road. very important upcoming The
After passing by the event. At least one person school is
national park for twenty- caught it and let me know a non-
eight years, we at last so I could post a correction profit
toured its magnificent this week. If you put Imlay school
grounds. My goodness, City Christian School which
Photo provided

instance,
when we
drove
through
Cincinnati
with open
windows, the daffodils
were breaking through the
leaf-litter along I-75.
Ah, the unexpected
scent of springtime. Bet
Uncle Tab has plowed his
garden, I said.
Clouds soon gathered
after we crossed the
Kentucky line. And sure
enough, Uncle Tabs patch
of earth was turned over
when we found him cook-
ing tilapia, rice, and vege-
tables, limping from stove
to sink.
When you coming
back to help me plant? he
asked.
When you plant. And
what happened to your
hip?
what you dont see from
the expressway and Iron
Works Pike!
More incredulous is the
fact Id never toured the
region's scenic bluegrass
estates. When friends said,
Oh, youre going into
horse country, I couldnt
visualize what they meant
because Id never strayed
from the family fold.
My Appalachian ancestors
depended upon a strong
mule with a good work
ethic for their sustenance.
On the other hand, a hand-
some horse is the highest
pride of a Kentuckian, the
bluegrass people claim.
True, it was a sight to
beholdpristine, mam-
moth barns on thousands of
rolling acres with black
fences and grazing thor-
oughbreds on limestone
grasslands. And how I
wouldve loved to tour a
Author and Uncle Tab cook up a delicious din-
ner of tilapia, rice and vegetables during recent
trip to horse country.
gone-with-the-windish
mansion.
The vast scope of it all
suddenly made me grateful
for our three little acres and
five hens. Can you imag-
ine moving all that
manure? The cost and work
to feed and doctor thor-
oughbreds? I asked Mel.
No.
The daffodils were
opening on our drive home
through Cincinnati. And
our six little fruit trees were
budding when we pruned
them this past Thursday.
I heard the Sand Hill
Crane today, said a friend.
I saw a skunk yester-
please take a minute and
change that right now to
day, said another.
I worry about Uncle
Tab's limp and Natures
early birds. What will hap-
pen to my fruit harvest this
year? And Im a small
potato. What about the
commercial orchards sur-
rounding our local commu-
nities?
Dear Reader, personal-
ly, the highest prize of this
Appalachian-Michigander
is gathered in a basket and
bucket. The only thing I
would trade my home-
grown food for is another
good story.
Email Iris at
irisleeu@sbcglobal.net.
Benefit Auction on your offers a Christ-centered
calendar for April 20, education from Junior
Kindergarten through 8th
grade. The school is
Saturday, April 29. More tuition-based, but tuition
information will follow, does not begin to cover the
but for now just save the cost of the quality educa-
date and be figuring out tion which happens at this
what you can donate. little school. Events like
Meanwhile, the school the benefit auction and the
is having its annual SOUP soup supper are examples
on a MISSION this of ways this small group of
Saturday, March 4, from dedicated parents lean on
4:30-7 p.m. This event will the goodwill of generous
take place at the Imlay City friends and supporters.
Christian Reformed Come on out and enjoy the
Church, 395 N. Cedar St. food and fellowship. Cash,
(Van Dyke) next to Silver checks, or credit cards are
Grill. Theres lots of park- accepted. Also, if you are
ing, and the church is unable to attend but would
handicap-accessible. (Use like to help, contact Imlay
west door). City Christian School at
A wonderful meal fea- 810-724-5695.
turing a variety of home- Join the MISSION
made soups and desserts, #ICCS_Crusader or at
plus breads and salads is www.ICCSchool.net.
available for a suggested Email Willene at
donation of $10. Pottery willenetanis@aol.com.

2011 tax hikes still have impact each and every one of us
I recently introduced legis-
lation to completely
repeal the tax on retirement
income, or in the alterna-
tive, standardize the allow-
able tax exemptions for
retirees so as to eliminate
the current discrimination
as to age.
While this is of utmost
importance to retirees, or
those who are expecting to
soon retire, others might
not consider it legislation
that has an immediate
effect on them. But the
package of taxes that were
initiated in 2011 have a
profound impact on each
and every one of us.
The
retirement
income tax
Michigan retirees $275
million every year.
Considering that Lapeer
Michigan families an esti-
mated $52 million a year
across the state. That
vacation.
The reduction in the
homestead property tax
dramatic reduction in prop-
erty tax relief.
All told, these three tax
was just one County has slightly less means young families with credit gives the state an increases in 2011 are cost-
of three tax than 1 percent of the total children in Lapeer County additional $294 million a ing Lapeer County families
increases population of Michigan, are now paying out an year in taxes that it was not almost $5.5 million annu-
that were that means the retirement extra $460,000 every year. collecting before 2011. ally. I find that repugnant.
initiated in income tax is costing our We need to reverse these
2011. There retirees in Lapeer County tax increases so people can
was also the about $2.4 million a year. 'All told, these three tax keep more of the money
elimination That was money that retir- they work hard to earn. I
of the child ees had planned on having increases in 2011 are costing intend to keep the promise
tax deduc- in their nest eggs as they I made to senior citizens
tion and severe cuts to the neared the age of retire- Lapeer County families almost and other retirees, and I
homestead property tax
credit.
ment. Removing the retiree
exemption puts a crimp in
$5.5 million annually.' will fight aggressively to
overturn these taxes that
According to the House their already limited That's money that could That means Lapeer County have decreased household
Fiscal Agency, removing incomes. have been used to buy a families and retirees have income for all residents in
the exemption on retire- Elimination of the child car or as a down payment been shelling out about Lapeer County for the past
ment income costs tax deduction costs on a home or a family $2.6 million because of the six years.
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Town Talk
Editors note: Due to space
constraints announcements
will be posted one week in
advance of the event. Notices
must be received in writing by
noon Monday prior to the
publication date.
For Senior Citizens
Indoor Sr. Pickelball - Capac
Elementary School
Cafeteria, 4 p.m. Tues., &
Thurs. from Feb. 7 to May
23 (cancelled if school
closed).
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from
9-10 a.m. at First
Congregational Church in
Almont. Practice led by Dina
Miramonti, RYT.
Imlay City Senior Center
Texas Hold Em 12:30
p.m. For info 810-724-6030.
Dinner and an evening of
card playing with friends,
50/50 raffle and prizes of
high and low for each table
every 3rd Monday at the
Washington Senior Center,
57880 Van Dyke, Washington
Twp., MI 48094, from 4-8
p.m. Call for further details,
586-752-6543.
Swing Dance Lessons
offered at the Port Huron
Senior Center, 600 Grand
Avenue in Port Huron, every
Tues. from 7:30-9 p.m. and
the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the
month from 7:30-9 p.m. with
instructors Lyle Malaski &
Kristina Morton. Call 810-
984-5061 for more info.
Council on Aging
Membership is open to indi-
viduals 18 and older. The
Capac Senior Center is open
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. week-
days. We offer a variety of
activities such as fitness and
craft classes, a book review
group, cards and bus trips.
Call Lori at 395-7889 for
more info.
Almont and Dryden area
senior citizens meet the 2nd
Tuesday of the month at 12
p.m. at the Almont Lions
AFFORDABLE INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS WITH:
3 Nutritious Meals Daily
Compimentary Satellite TV
Life-enriching Activities
www.SanctuaryatMapleVista.org
c
AREA UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCHES
Attica
U.M.C.
27 Elk Lake Road, Attica, MI
(810) 724-0690
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m
Attica Food Bank: Serving those
in need in Attica Twp, 2-4 pm,
2nd and 4th Monday
Rev. Ron Rouse
www.atticaumc.org 15
Dryden
U.M.C.
5394 Main Street - Dryden
810-796-3341
Pastor Patricia Hoppenworth
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
West Berlin
U.M.C.
905 Holmes Rd. - Allenton, MI
Corner of Almont Road
810-395-2409
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
Rev. Curtis Clarke
Goodland
Community
Church
2008 N. Van Dyke
Box 82
Imlay City, MI 48444
810.724.1747
Worship Service: 10:00 am
Pastor Chad Hampton
Hall, 222 Water St., for a
potluck and program. Call
798-8210 for more info.
Adults 55 and over are invit-
ed to Berlin Twp. Senior
Center to play cards from
noon-3 p.m. the 2nd
Wednesday of every month.
Bring a sack lunch, bever-
ages provided. Senior stretch
exercise on Tuesdays 10-11
a.m. Potluck luncheons will
be served the 4th Tuesday of
every month at noon. Call
810-395-4518 for details.
Ryan Smith, a certified alco-
hol and drug counselor will
be available at the Imlay
City Senior's Center on the
4th Thursday of every
month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Free Meals, Food
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Food for Families kitchen
is open to the public for free,
hot meals every Monday and
Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m.
This Heart Loves Food
Pantry is open the 1st
Saturday of each month
from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at
Gateway Assembly Church,
2796 S. Van Dyke Rd., Imlay
City.
The Attica United Methodist
Church will be holding a
free community meal on the
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each
month from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
For more info please call
810-724-0690 or visit www.
atticaumc.org.
The Attica Food Bank at the
Attica United Methodist
Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is
open from 2-4 p.m. the 2nd
and 4th Monday of each
month. Proof of residency
and need required.
The Capac Community
Food Pantry, 114 S. Main
Street, is open each
Wednesday from 1-3 p.m.
Please call LOVE, INC. at
810-245-2414 in advance to
ensure your food voucher
Light Housekeeping
Health Services
Available
Capac
U.M.C.
14952 Imlay City Rd., Capac
Church 810-395-2112
Sunday School - 9:15 am - All Ages
Sunday Service: 10:30 am
Junior Church and Nursery Available
Bible Studies Every
Monday and Tuesday Evenings
Tuesday Morning
Come as you are - everyone is welcome!
Imlay City
U.M.C.
Corner of 4th St. & Almont Ave.
(Across from the Library)
www.imlayumc.org
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
Nursery Available
Jr. Church for K-5th grade
Youth Group 6th-12th grade
5pm-6:30pm Sundays
Rev. Dr. Marcel Allen Lamb
15 810-724-0687
15
16
Family of
Christ
Lutheran Church -
Missouri Synod
7191 Imlay City Road
Imlay City
Bible Study - 9:15 am
Worship Time - 10:30 am
Childrens Church - 10:30 am
Phone 810-724-2620
lutheranfamilyofchrist.org
will be received before you
stop in to shop. Any ques-
tions, please call Sherrie
Cramton at 810-395-1905.
The Capac Kitchen serves
free meals every Tuesday
from 4:30-6 p.m. at Zion
United Methodist Church.
Free meals for people in
need are offered at the North
Branch Senior Center on
Monday and Thursday eve-
nings from 5:30-7 p.m. Call
810-441-0322 for more info.
Orchards' Cupboard Food
Pantry is open the 3rd
Saturday of every month 9
a.m.-noon. Food distributed
at 74903 McKay Rd., Bruce
Twp., 586-336-4673. www.
orchardsonline.org.
Museums
The Dryden Historical
Society meets at 7 p.m. the
first Wednesday of the
month and the museum
opens every Monday from
5:30-7 p.m.
The Capac Historical Society
is open to visitors daily from
1-3 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. on
Sundays. Call 810-395-2859
for more info.
The Imlay City Historical
Museum will be closed to the
public until April 1, 2017.
During that time volunteers
will be establishing new
exhibits, continuing research
projects, and planning spe-
cial events. Volunteers are at
the museum most
Wednesday mornings. For
questions contact Marilyn
Swihart 724-1904.
The Imlay City Historical
Museum needs your support
- Becoming a volunteer is a
great way to support the
community. The Imlay City
Historical Museum shares
its collections and history
with the public through the
generosity of those who give
their time to this effort.
Whether you like to give
tours, weed in the garden,
help with collection care, or
do office work the museum
needs you. If your interests
are in history you are with
the right crowd.
The Almont Community
Historical Society Museum
is open Saturdays from 1-4
p.m. Please stop by and
learn about your communi-
ty. Society meetings are held
at the museum on the second
Monday of the month at 7
p.m. For more info call 810-
796-3355.
St. Pauls
Lutheran Church
(ELCA)
200 North Cedar (M-53)
Imlay City, MI
810-724-1200
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
email: nlcc@newlifechristian.net
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Pastor Alan Casillas
15
Community Mens & Womens
16 15
Sacred Heart
Catholic Church
700 Maple Vista, Imlay City
810-724-1135
Weekday Masses
Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri 8 am Wed. 10 am
First Sat. 8 am
Weekend Masses
Sat. Vigil Mass 5 pm
Sun. 9 am - English
11 am - Spanish
Confessions 1/2 hr. before each Mass &4pm Sat.
15 Father Paul Ward 15
DIFFERENCE WITH US! 15
Imlay City
Church of Christ
670 N. Van Dyke
Imlay City, MI 48444
Sunday Service
Bible Study (all ages) 10:00am
Morning Worship 11:00am
1st Sunday of the
Month Evening Service 2:30pm
Wednesday Bible Classes (all ages) 7:00pm
810-724-3306
COME WORSHIP WITH US!
John Barker, Minister 15
St. Cornelius
Catholic Church
3834 N. Mill Street
P.O. Box 208
Dryden MI 48428
Weekday Masses:
Wed. & Thurs. 8:30 a.m.
Weekend Masses:
Saturday - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday - 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
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3rd Tuesday of each month #C27715
Youth Events from 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at
Cavis Pioneer Restaurant, Woman's Life Chapter 855
will continue its Bottle &
5600 Lapeer Rd. in Kimball
Ready, Set, Go! Workshop. Can Drive, to help those in
Twp. 48074. No RSVP neces-
This is a FREE workshop need, throughout the year of
sary. For more info call
for 3-5 year olds & parents/ 2017. Call for the nearest
Joanne K. at 810-324-2304.
caregivers! Enjoy fun proj- drop off location. For large
This activity is sponsored by
ects that will develop your donations a pickup service is
Widowed Friends, a peer
childs skills and prepare available. 810-392-5136.
support group www.wid-
them for school! Children
owedfriends.org. The Imlay City Christian
also enjoy a snack, story
School is holding a fund-
time, and a free book! Call Widowed Friends invites all
raiser for TAFFY (Tuition
the Family Literacy Center widowed to join us for
Assistance Fundraising For
today to reserve your seat at breakfast and friendship in
Youth). Come join us for
810-664-2737 and for more a safe setting every 2nd and euchre the 2nd Saturday of
info on dates and times. 4th Monday of the month at
each month at 7 p.m. at the
9 a.m. at Seros, 925 Gratiot
Play groups available. Free 6 Imlay City Christian School,
in Marysville. For more info,
week sessions. At these 7197 E. Imlay City Rd. in
call Julie at 810-388-0868.
FREE 90-minute play- Imlay City. For more info,
groups, children will partici- Lapeer County Families call 810-724-5695.
pate in storytime, develop- Against Narcotics group
mentally appropriate games meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Medical Care
and crafts, learn new skills,
and enjoy a snack and social
month at Faith Christian
Fellowship, 69 W. Nepessing
time with other children. St. in Lapeer. Call 810-667- Lapeer County Health
Parents will have the chance 0119 for more info or email Department, 1800 Imlay
to talk to other adults with faithchrist09@aol.com. City Rd., Lapeer - Regular
same-age children. Register Immunization Clinic Hours:
TOPS 620 Lapeer weight-
now for the next session! (held in 2nd floor clinic area)
loss group meets Tuesday
Numerous locations and Mondays 1-3:30 p.m. Walk-
nights at the Hunters Creek
dates available. For more In, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.-
Mobile Home Park Club
info and to sign up call the 11:30 p.m. By Appointment
House, 725 DeMille Rd. in
Family Literacy Center at Only, Thursdays 1-3:45 p.m.
Lapeer. Weigh-in from
810-664-2737. By Appointment Only.
6-6:30 p.m., meeting from
Additional Immunization
6:30-7:30 p.m. For more info
Support Groups call 810-664-7579. Clinics Offered:
Appointment Only (held in
By
TOPS 888 (Take Off Pounds 2nd floor clinic area). Walk-
Woman's Life Chapter 855
Sensibly) meets Wednesdays In (held in lower level). For
will meet March 7, 2017 in
at the 25 Pine Ridge Dr. in additional info, to check if
Richmond at the Lois
Lapeer. Weigh-in at 8:30 we accept your insurance, or
Wagner Memorial Library
a.m., 9:30 a.m. meeting. Call to schedule an appointment
at 6:30 pm. Everyone is wel-
Linda at 810-245-3955 or please call 810-667-0448.
come to attend.
Phyllis 810-395-7035 for
Free hearing and vision
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) more info.
screens for children of pre-
meetings are held every For those that have experi- school age are available at
Monday night at 8 p.m. at
enced the death of a loved the Lapeer County Health
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
one, a support group is avail- Department. To schedule an
in Imlay City.
able facilitated by a trained appointment please call 810-
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) United Hospice Service 667-0448 or 810-245-5549.
and Al-Anon meetings are (UHS) bereavement volun-
Capac Pharmacy is teaming
held every Wednesday night teer. Marlette Regional
with Support Million Hearts
at 8 p.m. at the Capac United Hospital, 2770 Main Street
by offering in-pharmacy
Methodist Church, Capac, in Marlette, hosts this sup-
blood pressure screenings,
MI. port group the 1st Friday of
136 North Main St. in Capac,
each month at 10 a.m. in the
Grief Support Group - 7 Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Administration Conference
week series beginning Feb. 7 Everyone is invited to come
Room. For more info, call
through March 21 (every and have their blood pres-
800-635-7490 or visit www.
Tues. from noon-2 p.m.) at sure read for free.
marletteregionalhospital.
the Imlay City Senior
org.
Events
Center, 395 E. Third St.
Contact: Tracy Ruhlman at
Senior Center, 810-724-6030, Fundraisers
Ginger Miller, 810-724-5772. Celebrity Autograph
Ace of Hearts Progressive Auction - In preparing for
Lapeer Area Citizens Raffle. Weekly drawing held its Friday, March 31st annu-
Against Domestic Assault at Dryden Bar & Grill al "Celebrity Autographed
meets 1-3 p.m. every Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Sept. Items Auction", the Lapeer
Wednesday in the Lapeer 28, 2016-March 1, 2017. County 4-H Youth Program
Court House for personal Need not be present to win. is seeking donations from
protection order clinic. For Must draw Ace of Hearts to the public of autographs of
info 810-246-0632. win jackpot. 50% of pro- famous people. Autographs
FOR WIDOWED MEN & ceeds to winner and 50% to can be of all types of well
WOMEN: Lunch-Cards- Dryden Community Schools. known persons on any type
Friendship. Join us every House Rules available at of item (authors on books,
Dryden Bar & Grill. License sports stars on balls, movie
stars on photos, etc.) With
questions or to make a dona-
tion, call the Lapeer County
MSU Extension office at
810-667-0341 or email msue.
lapeer@county.msu.edu.
Those interested in attend-
ing this autographs auction
can also contact 4-H to be
put on a mailing list for
event details.
Bishop Kelley Fish Fry.
Fridays, 4:30-7:00 p.m, Mar.
4411 Newark Road
859 N. Van Dyke Road 3 thru Apr. 7. 926 W.
Attica, MI 48412 Imlay City, Michigan 48444 PASTOR KEN RENARD
Nepessing St., Lapeer, locat-
6835 Weyer Road Imlay City, MI48444
810-724-2702 Sunday 2:30 pm ed in the community room
810-417-0265 cbcimlay.org
Tuesday 7:00 pm Sunday School 9:30 am
downstairs. Drive-up, 4:30-
www.newlifechristian.net
Friday Youth 7:00 pm Morning Service 10:45 am 5:30, in right lane on St.
Pastor Tim Martin Evening Service 6:00 pm Joseph's St. between church
Sunday 10 a.m. Service 15 firstapostolichome.com Wednesday Service 7:00 pm and school.
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Imlay City Almont Light of Christ The Women of St. Cornelius
Corned Beef and Cabbage
C.R.C. First Baptist Church Community Dinner. Sat., Mar. 18, 3-7
395 N. Cedar (M-53) p.m. St. Cornelius Catholic
www.imlaycitycrc.org
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Wayne Boyd, Pastor
881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888
Church Church, 3834 N. Mill St.,
Dryden. Tickets available at
Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Sunday Bible Classes: 9:45 am 2720 Winslow Road the door. Beer and wine cash
Youth Ministry Worship Services
10:30 am & 6:00 pm
Imlay City, MI 48444 bar, 50/50 raffle.
MOPS Program
Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm 1 Mile South of I-69 Overpass
fbc@airadvantage.net
Bible Studies Live Webcasting Sunday all worship services Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Club News
810-724-4315 over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont 15
Come Grow With Us! 15
Proclaiming the Sovereign Grace of God Phone: 810-724-6999 15
GATEWAY ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH
ASSEMBLY
(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court Capac, MI
(810) 395-7557
Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW) of Imlay City, Post
2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City 2492, 598 N. Almont Ave.
74903 McKay Rd., Romeo Morning Worship - 8:55 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (Fairgrounds Rd.) Overseas
586.336.4673 Evening Service - 5:00 p.m.
Veterans Meetings 2nd
Sunday Mornings Thursday, every other
Wednesday Family Night - 6:45 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.
10:30 am Supervised child care during all services month, 7 p.m.; Post Meetings
Adult & Children's Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Children's Church during service. Sunday School 1st Thursday every month, 7
COME & MAKE A Phone: 810-724-8110 9:00 a.m. September thru May p.m.; Auxiliary Meetings 1st
Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist 15 Staffed Nursery During Worship 15 Saturday of every month, 10
a.m.
Christ Evangelical First Congregational Church
Almont/Dryden Masons
Lutheran Church United Church of Christ
1970 S. Almont Ave., Imlay City 275 Bancroft - Imlay City
meets 7 p.m. every 2nd
201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI Thursday of the month at
at corner of Newark Rd.
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Almont grads grand adventure
Editors note: The fol-
lowing guest column was
written by Tom Janicki. Tom
and his wife Mary Ann have
lived in the Allenton/Almont
area for more than 40
years. Tom, who also
farmed part time, is retired
from a 36 year career with
Warner Lambert/Parke
Davis in Rochester. He and
his wife enjoy hiking the
national parks and spend-
ing time with their grand-
kids.
L ieutenant Jason (aka
LL Cool Jay) Feys,
grandson of Bob and Linda
Feys and Tom and Mary
Ann Janicki, completed
Specialized Undergraduate
Pilot Training at Laughlin
Air Force Base in Del Rio
Texas last week.
His family attended the
Blessing of the Wings,
graduation ceremony and a
military ball. Jay gave them
a tour of the base, and they
took turns in a flight simu-
lator; they all crashed and
burned except Jays best
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Such a sad situation for
all involved. Proof that
addiction shows no mercy
with regard to a persons
social or economic status,
level of education, or con-
tributions to society. I pray
that John finds a way to
make amends to those who
suffered as a result of his
desperate acts and he be
afforded compassion and
understanding.
Sherry Shine-
Thompson
Ft. Gratiot
******
John gave me my first
job while he owned
Coscarellis Party Shop
back in 1983. John is a
great mentor, respected his
employees and understood
peoples needs and wants
and worked well with all of
us. John has devoted a
majority of his life and
humanitarian deeds to the
City of Imlay City, Imlay
Citys education program
as well selfless hours rais-
ing his family, and being a
devoted husband. I wish
the best for John and his
family, as I am confident
John can and will do more
greatness for our commu-
nity and his entire family if
allowed. Prayers and
thoughts, Topie.
Richard Brinker
Swartz Creek
******
Mr. Jorgensen, an
excellent examination of
the horrors that drug addic-
tion can visit on even the
most seemingly solid and
staid members of any com-
munity. Good luck to Mr.
Topie and his family as
their saga continues.
Jim Jenuwine
Macomb
******
What everyone seems
to forget is that this poor
man is still an addict. He
needs help, long term rehab
and counseling as does his
family, NOT jail. Instead of
speaking to the youth, it
would be more powerful if
he addressed Congress, or a
medical panel of doctors to
bring awareness to them
how they are carelessly
over-prescribing drugs and
ruining the lives of their
patients. These drug doc-
tors dont care, if they
would have run maps on
him, they would have
clearly seen a problem.
Shame on these drug doc-
tors. This man needs com-
passion and help
Lt. Jason Jay Feys
friend Ally. She flew under
the bridge over Lake
Amistad and returned to
base making a perfect
three-point landing. Jay said
she should give up her
nursing career and join the
Air Force.
Jay originally wanted to
be an astronaut, but his
mother told him early on,
under no circumstance was
he to leave the planet.
Jason is currently assigned
to Dover Air Force Base in
Delaware; where he will fly
Michele
Attica
******
It is mentioned that
heroin was mixed with fen-
tanyl and resulted in some
deaths. It doesnt take much
research to find out that
fentanyl IS heroin, just in a
legalized prescription form.
Because a pharmaceutical
company paid a bunch of
money to market it and get
it accepted by the FDA, its
supposedly ok. But its her-
oin, plain and simple. Its
an awful drug, with awful
side effects, and needs to
be completely banned.
Paul
Capac
******
I too have known John
for longer than I can recall.
Both his parents and
Louises parents did every-
thing right in raising great
family. Am praying for all.
That includes the Judge.
Hes a compassionate man
who may be dealing with
mandatory sentencing.
Hopefully justice will serve
ALL involved
Earl Gass
Imlay City
******
My heart goes out to
him and his family. I feel
he was a victim. These doc-
tors give meds out too free-
ly.
Kathy Guerrero
Imlay City
******
This is just so
WRONG! This man needs
help, not more punishment!
Dorothy Hanna
Fowlerville
******
I don't know John
Topie. Went to Imlay City
Schools, but wasnt into
sports so I dont remember
him. But what I do know is,
these drugs are dangerous
and very addicting. People
that have never used any
street drugs will become
heroin addicts if they can
no long get it prescribed
through a physician. People
are dying from this. His
doctor being a medical pro-
fessional, had to know this
man was addicted. These
doctors and pharmaceutical
companies should be par-
tially responsible for his
actions. People are dying
because of these drugs.
They can make any good
person lose there mind or
this would of never hap-
pened. This whole family
has suffered immensely.
Have mercy on them all.
Madeline Wells
Lapeer
a Galaxy C-5M, the Air
Forces newest and largest
transport plane.
The following weekend
after the military ball, four
Almont High School gradu-
ates met at Winter Park,
Colorado. They were Corey
Downing, (mechanical
engineer), Derek Mazur
(bio-medical engineer), Tim
Zehnder (health care pro-
fessional) and Lieutenant
Feys (a degreed physicist).
They were celebrating all
their post-high school
accomplishments. After
dinner and celebratory
cigars, they began reminisc-
ing about their years in
Almont schools, sports,
band, drama class, and all
the core classes.
In addition, they dis-
cussed the impact some of
the teachers made on them.
The consensus for the
toughest teacher was their
math teacher, Mr. David
Voyt, but without his
demanding curriculum, col-
lege would have been much
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community contacts,
informing voters and get-
ting them to the polls. I
believe that the 2016 elec-
tion was the beginning of
this process.
We must control nation-
al, state and local offices
with Constitutional sup-
porters of liberty. It is at the
local level that we have the
most power; local politics
affects us most immediate-
ly, and is the last line of
defense, but sadly the first
areas of infiltration by the
enemies of liberty. We must
control our state Houses
because it is our governors
and state legislators that are
supposed to be our guard-
ians against federal
encroachment. The number
one obstacle that prevents
our state representatives
from adequately defending
us from federal abuse is our
addiction to federal funds.
To win the battle we need
to restructure our lives in
such a way that we can
operate without strings-
attached-money Our
founders warned us about
giving in to the ever expan-
sive reach of the federal
government in the name of
provision. Our dependence
on federal government has
led to massive expansion of
entitlement programs that
Walk for Warmth support is appreciated
The Human
Development Commission
(HDC) would like to thank
all of those who supported
our 2017 Walk for Warmth.
All monies raised will help
individuals and families in
desperate need of assis-
tance with heat and utility
emergencies in Lapeer
County. To date we have
raised almost $10,000 to
assist those in need in our
community.
Sheriff McKenna to speak on March 7th
The next general meet-
ing of the Lapeer County
Tea Party will be Tuesday,
March 7 at the Mayfield
Township Hall, 1900 N.
Saginaw St., Lapeer, at 7
p.m.
Our guest speaker for
the evening will be Sheriff
Scott McKenna. The
Sheriff will talk about what
is going on in our county
and his plans to help us
fight drugs and crime.
Sheriff McKenna has over
20 years of law enforce-
Send us your announcements
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Almont High School grads Derek Mazur, Tim Zehnder, Jay Feys and
Corey Downing meet up and reminisce about times gone by while shar-
ing appreciation for math teacher David Voyt and other Almont educa-
tors.
tougher and their career
paths could have been very
different.
When Jay told me about
his friends reminiscing
about their school days and
teachers, I had to laugh. I
have a monthly lunch date
with some of the guys I
graduated with from St.
Lawrence High School,
are leading us, like a run-
away train, into national
bankruptcy.
Controlling the House and
Senate with
Constitutionally-sound
Congress can be the great-
est guard against a tyranni-
cal president or a rogue
judicial system. It can give
us support to an executive
agenda that takes America
in the right direction. We
can give ourselves a high
five because we have suc-
cessfully begun the work of
releasing our nation from
the tyrannical and rogue
grip of oppression that our
former executive held over
us.
Holding onto the House
and Senate does not mean
its our party that is a major-
ity. We must require the
appropriate votes, regard-
less of party, personality, or
career achievements. We
secure and hold those in
Congress who are firmly
attached to the Constitution
and have made a conscien-
tious determination to sup-
port liberty at all costs. Our
every effort must be put
forth to secure and hold
national, state and local
offices with citizens dedi-
cated to putting liberty
first.
Carol L. Brown
Mayfield Twp.
3rd Precinct Delegate
A special thank you
goes to our sponsors this
year.
Silver sponsors: Al
Parsch Oil & Propane Co;
Hamiltons Propane;
Kohler Oil & Propane.
Bronze Sponsors:
Whites Garage Door;
Harmon Oil Company;
Muir Brothers Funeral
Home, Inc.; Rick Rhein
Disposal; Lapeer Regional
Medical Center; Lakestone
ment experience and is
highly educated.
The Tea Party believes
the county Sheriff is the
frontline supporter of the
Constitution. Without him
the law does not get
enforced and those who
break the law never get
held accountable. Because
he so important to the peo-
ple of Lapeer County we
always welcome his insight
and updates on what is
going on in our county and
how we can remain pro-
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classes of 58 and 59. Us
old men still sit around and
talk about our school days,
football games, coaches and
nuns. I believe that parents,
teachers, band directors and
coaches who care about stu-
dents in effect apply mortar
to the bricks that form a
students character. A char-
acter that grows stronger
Fact-check in order
for President Trump
a Now that Donald
Trump is claiming to be
achieving his campaign
promises, lets fact-check
his progress.
Trump vowed repeat-
edly to protect Social
Security and Medicare.
Repeatedly.
With the appointments of
his Budget Director and
Secretary of Health and
Human Services, both pro-
grams are headed for huge
overhauls. Social Security
likely is headed to privati-
zation (giving it to Wall
Street and making it social
INsecurity) and Medicare
to a voucher program,
where seniors will be sent
out to find their own insur-
ance. Good luck keeping
up with rising costs. Look
for any Obamacare replace-
ment to offer us similar
options.
Is this what you heard
Trump promise to do?
Trump promised to
lower outrageous and him to do?
criminal drug prices. This
promise caved after one
brief meeting with big
pharma who convinced
him that the free market trickle down.
could handle things. What
will this cost you?
Trump would build a
Bank & Trust; Grace
Episcopal Church;
Independent Bank; MEA/
Michigan Education
Association; Living Green
Lawn & CL Maynard
Solutions; Kiwanis Club of
Lapeer; Molly Maid of
Metamora, LLC.
Whether you partici-
pated in the Walk, made a
personal donation, were a
business sponsor or donat-
ed your time, the Human
tected.
You can count on the
Lapeer County Tea Party to
help you keep track of what
our elected officials are
doing. We will continue to
bring you programs to help
you stay connected, edu-
cated, and well informed.
We try to do this with our
general meetings, the first
Tuesday of each month, our
web site (www.lapeercoun-
tyteaparty.com), our post-
card program and our let-
ters to the editor. Our Tea
Party was created to inform
Birthday was great!
I want to offer a big
Thank You to all the people
who took the time to send
me cards for my 90th birth-
daypast students,
friends, relatives, the
Attica Neighbor, and col- to everyone.
leagues, also all of my chil-
dren and their spouses who
Photo provided
through the years.
I know the parents and
grandparents of these out-
standing Almont High
School graduates appreciate
the dedication of Mr. Voyt
and other teachers that
helped these young people
achieve their chosen careers
paths. We wish them all
continued success.
wall and make Mexico pay
for it, plus keep us safe by
keeping bad guys out.
He can build the wall,
but we now know it will be
built with taxpayer dollars.
We will directly pay for it
or spend much more money
for products from Mexico.
Will he keep us safe by
keeping foreigners out?
That pesky Constitution
got in the way of a poorly
conceived and terribly
rolled out Muslim ban.
Should we talk about how
much ISIS loved this great
recruiting tool, one that
showed how racist
Americans would be
against all Muslims?
A big-hearted Trump
also said he was only going
after bad criminals with his
illegal immigrant sweeps.
Now he is breaking up
families and separating
mothers from their chil-
dren.
Is this what you want
Drain the swamp?
Bring us more jobs? Tax
cuts for the working guy?
Didnt, not really, more
Fool me once...
Rose Klein
Lapeer
Development Commission
greatly appreciates your
kindness and generosity.
Continued donations and
support are always wel-
come by contacting HDC at
810-664-7133 or visiting
our website at www.hdc-
caro.org.
Sincerely,
Sandy Klein
Human Development
Commission
Lapeer County
and educate voters about
current issues in our feder-
al, state and local govern-
ments. We supply the facts
so you can make the edu-
cated decisions. As always,
our meetings are free to the
public. Refreshments are
available for a small dona-
tion and this year we added
a 50/50 drawing. The win-
ner will be announced at
the end of each meeting.
Hope to see you there.
Tim Lintz
Director
Lapeer County Tea Party
flew to Florida to be with
me.
A special thanks to
Karen for hosting all of us.
It truly was a wonder-
ful birthday. Thanks again
Clayton E. Preisel
Attica
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Obituaries
~ Charles Chuck Dietrich, 87 ~
Charles Chuck
Dietrich, 87, passed away
on December 30, 2016.
Chuck was born in
Imlay City, to Geraldine
Marie and Edward Aaron
Dietrich. He was the
youngest of 6 brothers and
sisters.
Chuck was schooled in
a "one-room schoolhouse"
until the 5th grade. He
walked 1 mile in each
direction to attend! He
continued schooling in
Imlay City Elementary and
High Schools. Chuck was
Student Body President in
his senior year. While he
played all sports, he
excelled in baseball. After
graduation he attended
Michigan State for 2 years
under a Navy program,
and entered the US Navy
pilot training program at
Pensacola, FL. He served
as a Naval aviator in the
Korean conflict. In 1952
he proceeded into com-
mercial flying with TWA
for 4 years. While in train-
Dean Lee Geiser, 64,
passed away suddenly in
his sleep, at home on the
morning of February 19,
2017. He was born on
December 25, 1953, in
Almont, to Joseph and
Mary Jane (Muir) Geiser.
A graduate of Almont
High School, Dean studied
to become a pharmacist,
attending Oakland and
Wayne State Universities
and interning at St.
Joseph's hospital in
Pontiac, where he would
meet his future wife and
soul mate Cheryl Terhall.
They married in July 1981,
and settled in Ojai,
California, where they
owned and operated the
Medicine Shoppe of Ojai
for 18 years. Prior to own-
ing and operating the
Medicine Shoppe he
worked several years as a
pharmacist at Cottage
Hospital in Santa Barbara.
~ Charles Charlie Guldi, 86 ~
Charles Charlie Guldi,
age 86, of Attica, Michigan,
died Thursday, February 23,
2017 at Devonshire
Retirement Village of
Lapeer, MI.
Charles August Guldi
was born December 9, 1930
in Peck, Michigan. He is the
son of the late August
Joseph and the late Pearl
(Schario) Guldi. He grew up
in Peck, Michigan and is a
1948 graduate of Peck High
School.
He married Betty Jean
Wheeler on December 24,
1952 in Pontiac, MI. They
have lived 40+ years in the
Attica area.
~ Victoria Lynn Sanchez, 46 ~
In loving memory of
Victoria Lynn Sanchez,
born in Port Huron March
10, 1970. She passed away
unexpectedly February 20,
2017.
Victoria is survived by
her mother, Cecilia
Coronado of Arlington,
Texas and father Santiago
Jimmy Sanchez of
Capac; her children Emilio
Sterling, Bella Salazar,
Virginia Baker, age 95,
of Dryden passed away
Friday, February 24, 2017
surrounded by her family at
home. She was born
February 25, 1921 the
daughter of Everett and
Louise (Wendt) Wood in
Lapeer. Virginia graduated
from Dryden High School.
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ing for TWA, he met his
wife-to-be, Connie, who
was also there for TWA
hostess training. They mar-
ried in San Francisco in
1956. 60 years of love and
respect for each other
made theirs a lasting, pre-
cious marriage.
Chuck then entered the
commercial real estate
~ Dean Lee Geiser, 64 ~
Dean and Cheryl raised
two beautiful children,
Justin and Jessica. Dean
worked part-time at the
Medicine Shoppe even
after selling the business,
until his retirement in May
of 2015.
His earliest business
venture was becoming the
youngest boy at the time to
be selected to hold a paper
route for the Port Huron
Charlie owned Custom
Enterprises in Attica, selling
parts for: automobiles,
motorcycles, snowmobiles,
and trucks. He also sold CB
radios and oil.
He is survived by his
wife: Betty Jean Guldi ; one
daughter: Diana (Joseph)
Childers of Columbiaville,
MI; one son: Charles
(Flossie) Guldi, Jr. of Brown
City, MI; three sisters:
Deana Lung of Brown City,
MI, Donna (Bill) Wilson of
Mt. Clemens, MI, and Daisy
(Randy) Mauldin of Brown
City, MI; two brothers: Bill
(Linda) Guldi of Brown
City, MI and Tom (Mickie)
Olivia Salazar and Anna
Salazar; brother, Santiago
Jay Sanchez; his chil-
dren Audri Brooks (Brad
Brooks), Kate Sanchez,
Alex Sanchez; sister,
Yvonne Sanchez; her chil-
dren, Stephen St. John,
Marcella Nolan and Sarah
Nolan.
She was proceded in
death by her grandparents,
many aunts, uncles and
She married her husband
Charles James Baker on
June 4, 1946 in Kawkalin,
Michigan. Virginia was a
member of Dryden
Wesleyan Church where she
volunteered for everything
from Sunday School
Teacher to Trustee to
Treasurer. She enjoyed gar-
field. In 1960 he returned
to commercial flying with
Japan Air Lines (JAL) in
Tokyo, where he remained
for 28 years.
He was the "Senior"
line captain for Japan Air
Lines for the last 1 1//2
years of his career until his
retirement in 1989.
Chuck and Connie and
their 2 sons lived in
Yokohama and Chuck later
lived in Narita, Japan. The
family enjoyed member-
ship in the Yokohama
Country & Athletic Club.
Chuck played tennis,
squash, golf and baseball
(as a pitcher.) During one
of the competitions
between YC&AC and its
perennial rival, Kobe
Regatta & Athletic Club,
Chuck pitched 18 innings!
After the completion
of their home in 1980,
Chuck and Connie moved
to the Silvered Resort.
They made lifelong friend-
ships there with other club
members. Chuck enjoyed
Times Herald, which he
did for several years. He
also worked as an
announcer for the Almont
High School Football
games, calling plays in a
style intended to generate
excitement for the home
team no matter the score.
His love of sports contin-
ued throughout his life. He
was an avid reader and
musical connoisseur with a
special affinity for true
crime thrillers and classic
rock. He was also known
for his dry sense of humor,
often proclaiming, If we
can't kid each other, who
can we kid?
He treasured his family
and is survived by his
wife, Cheryl; son, Justin;
daughter, Jessie; mother,
Mary Jane; his three sis-
ters, Nancy Baruch, Linda
(Russell) Renaud and Jane
(Mark) Summers; several
nieces and nephews;
Guldi of Pauline, SC; three
grandchildren: Chad
Childers, Bryan (Tiffany)
Guldi, and Kelly Guldi and
2 great-grandchildren: Reed
Guldi and Ava Guldi.
cousins.
A graduate of Port
Huron Northern, she stud-
ied at Tarrant County
College, served in the
United States Army and
worked as a behavioral
Health Technician at
Greenhouse Addition
Treatment Center in
Dallas, Texas.
Services will be held
in Arlington, Texas.
~ Virginia Baker, 95 ~
dening and sewing, but most
of all she loved her family.
Virginia is survived by
her children; James (Betty)
Baker of Friendswood,
Texas, Paul Baker of
Dryden, George (Yvonne)
Baker of Metamora, Mary
(Alan) Curtis of Oxford,
Jean Martin of Imlay City,
tennis, golf, bocce ball and
socializing with these
wonderful friends. Golfing
with his Pilots and
"Hookers" golf groups was
his absolute enjoyment!
He was so proud of his 2
"aces" on #3 South and his
low gross senior champi-
onship in 1993.
He has left us but shall
never be forgotten.
He is survived by his
loving wife, Connie; sons
Chris (Sandee) and Corey
(Sandy); grandchildren,
Lauren, Alec, Lara, and
Gabrielle, who are all so
saddened by the loss of
their "Papa." He was a
very caring husband, father
and grandfather, and a
kind, loving, giving man.
May God keep him and
hold him through eternity.
If you wish, donations
to Queen of the Valley
Hospital in Chuck's name
would be appreciated.
A Celebration of Life
for Chuck will be held at a
later date.
extended family and
friends; and his canine
companion Piper.
His father, Joseph
Geiser; father-in-law, Ed
Terhall and brother-in-law,
Charles Winquest, preced-
ed him in death.
He will be sorely
missed by all who knew
and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, the
family asks that you please
send donations to the
Epilepsy Foundation
(http://www.epilepsy.com)
or the National
Osteoporosis Foundation
(http://my.nof.org/donate).
Funeral arrangements
are being handled by the
Joseph P. Reardon Funeral
Home of Ventura,
California, http://www.
reardonfuneral.com).
Services will be held
March 4, at St.Thomas
Aquinas Catholic Church
in Ojai, California.
Charlie was preceded in
death his brother: Freddy
Guldi and two sisters: Vivie
Acheson and Dorothy
Frostick.
A funeral service was
held 1:30 p.m., Saturday,
February 25, 2017 at Muir
Brothers Funeral Home of
Imlay City, 225 N. Main
Street, Imlay City, MI. Jeff
Switzer officiated.
Interment followed at Attica
Township Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements
were made by Muir Brothers
Funeral Home of Imlay
City. Please be sure to sign
our on-line register muir-
brothersfh.com
October 7, 1971. Sally
Farmington and in Arizona
Joan (Neil) Wagner of
Metamora, Lisa (Rick)
Smith of Dryden and Sandra
(Darren) Szlachta of Attica.
She is also survived by 14
grandchildren, 6 great-
grandchildren and 2 great-
great-grandchildren.
Virginia is preceded in
death by her grandchild, her
~ Robert Bob Jurn, 90 ~
Robert Bob Jurn,
age 90, of Imlay City,
Michigan died Friday,
February 24, 2017 at his
home, surrounded by his
family. Robert Ralph Jurn
was born January 15, 1927
in Imlay City, MI. He is
the son of the late George
and the late Edna
(Lindstead) Jurn. Bob
attended Clark Country
School, east of Imlay City.
Bob served in the U. S.
Army at the end of World
War II during the
Occupation of Germany.
He received the Army
Occupational Medal
(Germany) and the World
War II Victory Ribbon.
He married Margaret
Barbara Sporer on
September 17, 1955 in
Detroit, Michigan.
During the last 40
years of his working
career, Bob has done
many things. He owned
and operated RR Jurn milk
hauling, he owned the
Imlay City Motel, and he
was an Agent for RV
Transport (moving Motor
Homes and Buses for
Champion Motors). Bob
was a life member of the
Imlay City V. F. W. Post
and of the Imlay City
American Legion. He par-
ticipated with the Imlay
City American Legion
Honor Guard Team during
parades and at Great
Lakes National Cemetery
in Holly, Michigan. For a
time years ago he was the
manager of the Eastern
Michigan Fair.
He is survived by: his
wife: Margaret Jurn; two
daughters: Marilyn
(David) Bissett of Brown
City and Nancy (Alan)
Parsch of Imlay City; two
sons: Robert A. Jurn of
Imlay City and Martin
Jurn of Imlay City; a sis-
ter: Irene Lahr of Harbor
Beach; a brother: Richard
Jurn of Imlay City; a
daughter-in-law: Clare
Jurn of Almont; and a sis-
~ Sally H. Spinks, 89 ~
Sally H. Spinks, age
89, of Portland, OR, for-
merly of Farmington and
Imlay City, Michigan, died
Friday, November 18,
2016 at Marquis Vermont
Hills Nursing Center in
Portland, Oregon.
Sarah Hull was born
February 1, 1927 in Oak
Park, Illinois. She is the
daughter of the late Wilbur
James and the late Sarah
Irene (Martin) Hull. She
grew up and attended high
school in the Chicago,
Illinois area. She moved to
Michigan and attended
college for two years.
She married Joseph
Morgan Spinks on May
13, 1950 in Detroit,
Michigan. Sallys husband
preceded her in death on
Sepulchre Catholic
had lived in Imlay City,
MI for 20 years. Sally
was a homemaker, raising
their family and working
in real estate sales in
Farmington, MI and in
Arizona. She lived in
sure to sign our on-line
before moving to the
Portland, Oregon area.
husband Charles, her 10 sib-
lings and her parents.
The Funeral Service was
held on Tuesday, February
28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Dryden Wesleyan Church
(5243 West Main, Dryden,
Michigan 48428.)
Memorial Donations
may be made to the Dryden
ter-in-law: Phyllis Jurn of
Imlay City. Also surviv-
ing are: nine grandchil-
dren: Jeremy Bissett,
Michael (Anna) Bissett,
Christy (Eric) Conn,
Matthew (Sandy) Parsch,
Adam (Stephanie) Parsch,
Samantha Jurn, Jonathan
Jurn, Nichole Elder, Kevin
Jurn; eight great grand-
children: Colton, Emree,
Boston, Payton, Lyle,
Hudson, Emily, and
Alexandria.
Bob was preceded in
death by: his son: Daniel
Jurn; two brothers: Bill
Jurn, and George Jurn, Jr.;
brother-in-law: James
Lahr; and sister-in-law:
Ellen Jurn.
A Mass of Christian
burial was held 11:00 a.m.
on Tuesday, February 28,
2017 at St. Cornelius
Catholic Church, 3834 N.
Mill St., Dryden, MI. The
Reverend Father John
"Doc" Ortman officiated.
A Veterans Salute was
held 7:15 p.m. on
February 27, 2017 at
Muir Brothers Funeral
Home of Imlay City, 225
N. Main Street, Imlay
City, MI. Burial was in
Great Lakes National
Cemetery, Holly.
Those wishing to
make memorial contribu-
tions may direct them to:
Hometown Hospice.
Please be sure to sign
our on-line register book
at muirbrothersfh.com
She is survived by:
one daughter: Janet
Spinks of Phoenix, OR;
one brother: Richard
(Betty) Hull of Shelby
Twp., MI; and many niec-
es, nephews, and dear
friends. Sally was preced-
ed in death by: her hus-
band: Joseph Spinks; a sis-
ter: Janet (Robert)
Hinchon; brothers: Wilbur
(Darlene) Hull and Martin
M. Hull.
A memorial Funeral
Mass will be held 10:00
a.m., Saturday, March 4,
2017 at St. Therese of
Lisieux Catholic Church,
48115 Schoenherr Road,
Shelby Twp., MI. The
Reverend Father Larry
Zurowski will officiate.
Burial will be in Holy
Cemetery, Southfield, MI
on Monday, March 6th.
Funeral arrangements
made by Muir Brothers
Funeral Home of Imlay
City, 225 N. Main Street,
Imlay City, MI. Please be
register at muirbrothersfh.
com
Wesleyan Church in
Virginias honor. Burial was
made at Dryden Center
Cemetery (4500 Crawford
Rd., Dryden.)
Arrangements entrusted
to Muir Brothers Funeral
Home (138 S. Main,
Almont.) Guestbook at
www.muirbrothers.com
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Rural Lifestyles
Start smart for ag safety
More than 200 take part in training day in Attica
By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
ATTICA TWP.
From grain bins and silos
to tractors and livestock-
just about everything found
on working farms needs to
day was meant to reach a two children are killed
broad spectrum of people every week in these kind of
who live or work on farms accidents.
or serve rural communities. Linda Esckelsons son,
Making it all possible was Tommy Osier, was one of
a collaboration among those statistics. The 18
many groups including year-old from Arenac
host Lapeer County FFA County died in 2011 while

Photo by Maria Brown

be treated with caution.
That was the message
instructors sent to the stu-
dents, farm families and
first responders who all
took part in Thursdays
Agricultural Safety: Think
Smart Before You Start
event at the Lapeer County
Ed Tech Center.
Facilitated by
Emergency Services
Rescue Training, Inc., the
and multiple local spon- working on a dairy farm
sors. All events were free after becoming trapped
to the public. under tons of damaged
Instruction and statis- corn in a cement silo.
tics from the experts were He lived life to the
accompanied with personal fullest, Esckelson said of Jeannine Schweihofer about the dangers of machinery during Thursdays
stories of tragedy too. Tommy who was active in
An average of 18 peo- FFA and familiar with farm
ple are killed in farm-relat- work but wasnt provided
ed accidents every year in with the proper training or
Michigan, said lead ESRT protective gear before
instructor Wayne Bauer. entering the silo.
Across the country, Its anger that drives be sure to shut down and
me...this should not happen
to anyone, she said of her
decision to share her fami-
lys story.
Esckelson encouraged
attendees, particularly
youth and teens in atten-
dance, to not be afraid to
say something if they find
themselves in a potentially-
dangerous situation.
If it doesnt feel right, farm.
make sure you find some-
one to help you, she said.
Bauer notes that theres
an average of 35 grain
entrapments resulting in 17
fatalities per year across
the United States with
three-quarters of those
incidents happening in the
Photo by Maria Brown
Attendees listen to a presentation from MSU Extension educator
session for farm families.
prevent such entrapments statistics show these acci-
is to stay out of the bin if dents happen at all hours of
possible. If entry is the day not only when
required, dont enter alone, someone is fatigued or run-
ning a second shift.
lockout equipment and use The biggest dangers
the proper restraint system. come from tractor over-
This should always be turns and tractor run
a two-person job, Bauer overs.
said. From 2001-2006,
Theres still weeks or there were 55 tractor deaths
months to go before the in Michigan, she said.
official start of the 2017 Surprisingly, 80 per-
planting season, making it cent of rollovers happen to
the ideal time to evaluate operators who were con-
potential hazards on the sidered experienced or
very experienced.
Now is a great time to Schweihofer stressed,
make sure your safety mea- safety is not a one time
sures are up to date, said thing and encouraged
Dr. Jeannine Schweihofer, growers to take precautions
a Michigan State University when upgrading or trading
Extension educator. equipment by reading
She recalled farm-relat- operator manuals and
ed accidents that occurred retraining employees.
in Lapeer County and sur- During the school day,
noon session, an apprecia-
tion dinner was served up,
made possible by Helena
and the Lapeer County
FFA Chapter and Alumni.
Before the evening ses-
sion kicked off, State
Representatives Dan
Lauwers and Gary Howell
welcomed participants.
Lauwers serves a portion
of St. Clair County in the
81st District and Howell
represents all of Lapeer
County in the 82nd District.
The last program of the
day, Best Strategies for
F a r m - R e l a t e d
Emergencies was tailored
to local fire departments
and other first responders
but was open to members
of the public as well.
It was one of the best
activities or programs our
FFA has ever hosted,

Upper Midwest, including
Michigan. That correlates
with the fact that most on-
farm storage is concentrat-
ed in this part of the coun-
Linda Esckelson uses toy-sized props to show try.
how quickly a person can be trapped in flow- Bauer said that the best
ing grain. management practices to
rounding area within the
last 10 years, two of those
being fatal. All of those
incidents were equipment-
related. More than half of
farm accidents involve
some kind of machinery.
Schweihofer noted that
ESRT staff met with more
than 100 ag science and
public safety students to
discuss best practices on
the farm and cover career
opportunities in the food
sector.
Following the after-
Hyatt said.
We feel if we can save
just one life by this educa-
tion than it is worth it. All
of the presenters and their
testimonials had an
extreme impact on our stu-
dents.

From the battlefield to the farm field

MSUE, Veterans Affairs office team up to help vets learn to farm
By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
LAPEER COUNTY
Michigan State
University Extension and
Lapeer County Veteran
Affairs is teaming up to
launch a new mentoring
program, designed to help
veterans interested in agri-
culture careers.
Aided with a grant from
the United Way of Lapeer
County, the two agencies
will host a series of lunch-
and-learn workshops in
Imlay City at the Silver
Grill restaurant starting this
Friday, March 3.
Veterans who are
interested in learning more
about agricultural opportu-
nities are encouraged to
attend one of the four
lunch-and-learn meet-
ings,said MSU Extension
educator Phil Kaatz.
Veteran farmers will
be on-hand to talk to fellow
veterans and explain agri-
cultural opportunities. Each
million worth of products
per year, according to the
United Way. The meet-
ings are slated for March 3,
can get their foot in the invaluable training to the U.S. Department of March 10, March 17 and
door as an employee or beginning farmer, minimiz- Agriculture. March 31.
entrepreneur. ing common mis- The workshops, held at There is no fee for
While there are many takes,Kaatz said. the Silver Grill, will offi- attending or for lunch, but
ways to be successful in He notes that agricul- cially kick off the initiative. registration is strongly rec-
agriculture, the different ture plays a significant role The meetings are ommended. To register, call
perspective and experience in the state and local econ- scheduled to start at 12 p.m. Veterans Affairs at 810-
learned by going through omy. Michigans ag indus- at the Silver Grill Family 667-0256 or email jokrein-
Phil something can only be done try is valued at $100 billion Restaurant, 535 N. Cedar er@lapeercounty.org. For
Ed over time. Hands-on expe- and, in Lapeer County,
Ronders Kaatz St, Imlay City, Lunch is more information, contact
rience working with men- there are more than 1,100 provided courtesy of the Phil Kaatz, MSU Extension,
Lapeer County Veterans tors is one of the best ways farms covering 175,000 Lapeer County Department at 810-667-0341 or kaatz@
Affairs Director, praised to learn and provides acres which produce $113 of Veterans Affairs and the msu.edu.org.
the initiative, deeming it a
win-win situation.
This is an exciting
project and its biggest fea-
ture is it involves vets help-
ing vets, said Edward L.
Ronders, director of Lapeer
County Veterans Affairs.
It provides the personal
touch and hands-on men-
toring by other veterans. A
veterans best resource is
his fellow veteran.
Ronders noted that
operating a farm is the same
as operating a business.
Other programs, such as the
Michigan Veterans, assist
veterans in starting and

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who currently farm avail- several models incorporate
able to talk to those attend- the vet-to-vet mentoring
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"Hands-on experience working in the Classifieds.

with mentors is one of the best
ways to learn and provides
invaluable training to the
beginning farmer, minimizing
common mistakes."
--Phil Kaatz,
MSU Extension educator
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ans learn what it takes to be
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Kaatz added.
Edward Ronders,
Tri-City Times
Youre working shoulder-
to-shoulder with a brother.
Thats an extremely valu-
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Community Reading Night is March 2nd Send us your announcements

TRI-CITY AREA Do you or a family member
have a recent accomplishment or milestone youd like
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tions and the Imlay City will be reading books or Other happenings that news on our Announcements page.
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Magic moments in starting lineup

Dryden youths joy inspires others on the basketball team
since 4th grade, has
By Catherine Minolli his parents last Wednesday. Asperger syndromebet-
Tri-City Times Editor For the first time in his ter known as Aspergers,
basketball career, the 8th which is characterized by
DRYDEN There grader was in the starting difficulties in social inter-
were plenty of magical, lineup at the final home action and nonverbal com-
memorable moments for game of the season. munication. While there
Jackson Abromaitis and Jackson, whos been are some limitations, they
havent stopped Jackson
from enthusiastically tak-
ing part in sports and other
activities whenever he can,
says family friend and
Dryden coach Terry Town.
Hes been going to
every practice, and accept-
ed for who he isa great
kid, Town says. When
hope Jacksons success
will inspire other families
who are in a similar situa-
tion.
They encourage the
parents to get the child out
there, and get them
involved because the out-
come is wonderful, Town
says.
Jackson has always
been met with kindness
and good sportsmanship,
Town says, which is a trib-
ute to the Dryden commu-
nity and beyond. He
remembers another special
moment when he was
Jacksons junior high foot-

Photo by Terry Town

the coach started him last
week, it was the first time
he had the opportunity to
start and the crowd just
went wild. It was so cool.
Photo by Terry Town
ball coach last year.
We were able to get
him into a gamethe
opposing team was
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Jackson Abromaitis high fives teammates at members, which have
the start of last Wednesdays junior high bas- embraced their son with
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gave Jackson a hand off
and he ran it in for a touch-
down. The refs were
involved, the other team
was involved, all the
kids were hooting and
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Walk for Warmth raises

$10,000 to aid families
Lapeer County residents enjoy one of warmest events on record
By Tom Wearing Nearly 100 walkers and Development Commission
Tri-City Times Staff Writer supporters gathered at the (HDC) and benefits from
historic Lapeer County the financial support and
LAPEER The Courthouse to raise funds donations of local spon-
February 18th Walk For for county residents strug- sors, businesses, organiza-

Photo by Tom Wearing

Warmth may have been
the warmest in the events
history, with temperatures
hovering in the sixties.
gling to pay their winter
heating and electric bills.
The annual fundraiser
is sponsored by the Human
Photo by Tom Wearing
tions and individuals.
Event raised $10,000
HDCWalk Coordin-
ator Sandy Klein said that
all told, participating walk-
ers, donors and sponsors
were able to raise $10,000
for the cause, including
about $4,000 on the day of
the Walk; with donations
still being accepted.
Klein said the event
raised much-needed funds
while reminding more for-
tunate residents that there
are people who continue to
struggle in the current
economy.
In the aftermath of a
another successful fund-
raiser, Klein and fellow
Dozens of area residents gather at the historic courthouse in Lapeer to
kick off the February 18th Walk for Warmth fundraiser.
one wanted to walk. part in the 2017 Walk for to the cause; especially the
I am very thankful for Warmth was 7-year-old many young people who
the support of our entire Kennedy Cavanaugh, a modeled the spirit and phi-
community, she said. So member of Brownie Troop losopy of HDC and the
many people here in Lapeer #76336 of Turrill School in Walk for Warmth.
County continue to be gen- Lapeer. She noted the generosi-
erous and supportive of the Kennedy said her mom, ty of three Silver Sponsors,
cause. Erin, has been bringing her Kohlers Oil, Imlay City
Klein stressed that all and her siblings, Addison, Propane and Al Parsch Oil
funds from the event are 4, and Ireland, 20 months, and Propane; each of whom
distributed to local families to the fundraiser for the donated $500 to the cause.
and individuals experienc- past six years. Donations still accepted
ing financial hardship. I like to walk to help Klein added that dona-

organizers can, at least
briefly, bask in the satisfac-
tion of having accom-
plished their goal.
It was a wonderful day
A bright, mild and sunny day greeted partici- and a wonderful turnout,
pants in last Saturdays Walk for Warmth in said Klein. It was awe-
Lapeer. some. It seemed like every-
All the money stays give people warm houses, tions of any size are always
right here in Lapeer said Kennedy. Ifeel like welcome by calling the
County, she noted. Thats Im helping people and HDC office at 810-664-
important for people to making the world a better 7133. Or mail checks to:
know they are helping their place. Human Development
friends and neighbors. Klein acknowledged Commission, 1559 Imlay
Local youth pitch in everyone who walked, took City Rd., Lapeer, MI
Among those taking pledges, or made donations 48446.

Dispatch log... Learn the art

Editors note: The fol-
lowing is a compilation of
activity and reports from
area police departments:
In Imlay City:
February 20, 2017
02:08 Alarm (500 block N.
Cedar St.)
02:50 Motorist Assist (N.
Cedar St./E. Third St.)
10:17 Customer Trouble
(1900 block S. Cedar St.)
15:42 Property Damage
Accident (S. Almont Ave./
Monica Blvd.)
20:56 Suspicious Person
(600 block N. Cedar St.)
21:52 Family Dispute (600
block Cambridge Ln.)
February 21, 2017
03:16-03:44 Parking
Enforcement (City Wide)
05:41 Animal Problem (E.
Fourth St./N. Almont Ave.)
17:03 Family Dispute (600
block Cambridge Ln.)
19:14 Harassment
Complaint (2000 block S.
Cedar St.)
19:56 Citizen Assist (600
block Maple Vista St.)
February 22, 2017
00:27 Suspicious
Circumstance (1800 block
S. Cedar St.)
02:37-02:56 Parking
Enforcement (City Wide)
13:34 Property Damage
Accident (1000 block
Norlin Dr.)
19:44 Family Dispute (600
block Cambridge Ln.)
February 23, 2017
08:15 Delinquent Minor
(300 block E. Third St.)
09:02 Motorist Assist (300
block E. First St.)
12:23 Suspicious Person
(600 block Folk Ct.)
15:56 Alarm (300 block W.
of stage combat
February 25, 2017 Capac
18:40 Motorist Assist (600 malicious destruction
block N. Cedar St.) of property in the 15000
18:59 Animal Problem block of W. Park St. in
(1900 block Shagbark Ln.) Capac Class to be held March 4 at PIX
19:20 Assist Almont PD ambulance assist in the LAPEER Certified tain and assistant choreog-
with Hit and Run 15000 block of W. Park St. stage combat instructor rapher for the Michigan
(M-53/I-69) in Capac Eric Eilersen, will hold an Shakespeare Festival and
20:15 Property Damage welfare check in the introductory Unarmed its high school tour for the Eric Eilersen will teach
Accident - Car/Deer (S. 16000 block of Tubspring Stage Combat class on past four years. stage combat at the
Blacks Corners Rd./Newark Rd. in Berlin twp. March 4, from 2-4 p.m. at Coming home to PIx on March 4.
Rd.) citizen assist in the 100 the PIX Theater. Lapeer County to teach is a
Multiple Traffic Stops block of E. Church St. in Eric is a Chicago-based particular treat for Eric, further training and under-
throughout the day Capac actor, born and raised in says PIX Executive standing, and each student
February 26, 2017 property damage acci- Michigan for over two Director Jill Lyons in a will have ample opportuni-
01:03 Assist Almont PD dent in the 110 block of decades. After graduating press release, and he cant ties to ask questions and
(100 block N. Main St., North Ave. in Berlin Twp. from North Branch High wait to share the skills that practice techniques in a
Almont) February 26 School, he obtained a he has gained throughout safe, controlled environ-
07:58 Citizen Assist (300 intrusion alarm in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in the past few years to people ment.
block E. Third St.) 400 block of E. Kempf Ct. Acting from Michigan with the same passion and Slaps, punches, shoves,
13:47 Motorist Assist (1800 in Capac State University. excitement for stage vio- and falls will all be on the
block S. Cedar St.) February 27 Since graduating, Eric lence. afternoons agenda culmi-
21:11 Family Dispute (100 motorist assist at Bryce has worked in theaters This workshop will nating in a final combina-
block W. Third St.) and Knoll roads in Mussey around Michigan acting give students a basic under- tion incorporating all
20:44 Fraudulent Activity Twp. and creating stage combat standing of unarmed stage learned techniques.
(1800 block S. Cedar St.) field fire in the 1800 choreography for three combat. The primary goal To register for the
Multiple Traffic Stops block of Berville Rd. in years, before moving to of the day is to instill confi- Unarmed Stage Combat
throughout the day Berlin Twp. Illinois in the beginning of dence and understanding class, call 810-664-4824.
suspicious circum- 2017. necessary in order to be The cost is $15 per student.
In St. Clair County: stance in the 120 block of S. His combat training safe onstage in a choreo- The Center for the Arts is
Police and emergency Main St. in Capac ranges from unarmed com- graphed, violent situation. able to provide this work-
responders responded to citizen assist in the 120 bat to single and multi- A basic toolbox of shop due to a grant from
dispatch calls for: block of S. Main St. in weapon fighting, and he introductory moves will be the National Endowment
February 21 Capac has served as a fight cap- used as a foundation for for the Arts.
citizen assist in the 100 property damage acci-
block of E. Church St. in dent at Yale and Mason
Capac roads in Lynn Twp.
citizen assist in the domestic incident in
14000 block of Downey Rd. the 14000 block of Downey
in Mussey Twp. Rd. in Mussey Twp.
February 23
citizen assist in the 100 In Lapeer County:
block of S. Neeper St. in Complaints handled by
Capac the Lapeer County Sheriffs
February 24 Department
animal complaint in February 21
the 100 block of S. Lester alarms in the 4200
St. in Capac block of Welch Rd. in Attica
civil posting in the Twp.
13000 block of Church St. alarms in the 600 block
in Berlin Twp. of East Dr. in Imlay Twp.
car/deer accident at motorist assist on W.

Fifth St.) Capac and Dudley roads in Imlay City Rd. in Attica

17:08 Debris in Roadway
(M-53/I-69)
Multiple Traffic Stops
throughout the day
February 24, 2017
00:52 Medical Assist (1900
block S. Cedar St.)
06:12 Vehicle in Roadway
(N. Cedar St./E. Capac Rd.)
12:08 Funeral Escort (Muir
Brothers Funeral Home)
Multiple Traffic Stops
Lynn Twp. Twp.
neighbor trouble in the car fire on I-69 in
15000 block of W.Park St. Attica Twp.
in Capac February 22
shooting in the 790 motorist assist on west-
block of Capac Rd. in Berlin
Twp.
February 25
intrusion alarm in the
200 block of N. Neeper St.
bound I-69 in Attica Twp.
family trouble in the
4000 block of Miller Rd. in
Attica Twp.
February 23
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Four grapplers
begin quests
for state title
Tournament starts this
Thursday at The Palace
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
TRI-CITY AREA When the
Division 3 state individual wrestling
finals take place this Thursday through
Saturday at The Palace of
Auburn Hills, there will
four grapplers hailing
from Tri-City Area
schools testing their mat

Photo by Kevin Kissane

prowess.
In the 103-pound
weight class, Almonts
Jack DeMara (37-10) Shaw
opens his tournament run
The Almont basketball team and their coach John Hall celebrate a basket versus Richmond last Friday. against Lakeviews Curtis
Perry (34-4).

Almont sits alone on top

The winner of that
confrontation meets the
survivor of a match
between Sanford
Meridian Early Colleges

Raiders slip past Blue Devils 38-37, ball now in their court
Garret Mogg (35-8) and
Chesanings Jordan Trudo
Rodriguez (44-5).
By Kevin Kissane Richmond in showdown between the Almont Coach John Hall commented. At 125 pounds, Imlay
Tri-City Times Sports Editor leagues top-two varsity boys basketball They have dedicated themselves to Citys Luke Stephens
squads last Friday night. improving as a team and becoming more (41-8) tangles with
ALMONT Almont inched that With the outcome, Almont improves competitive with the teams in our Michigan Centers John
much closer to a possible Blue Water to 15-3 and 11-1. Richmond falls to 15-3 league, he emphasized. Rankin (39-8) first.
Area Conference title, getting the job and 10-2. The victor of that
done with a 38-37 win against visiting I am so proud of the all the kids, Almont page 2-B bout squares off versus
the survivor of a bout
between Whitehalls Stephens

Dryden clinches a share of title Mitchell White (31-13)

and Caros John Botkins
(53-6).
In the 130-pound
Cardinals area impressive in NCTL, 83-31victory over CPS weight class, Capacs
Anthony Trudo (40-1)
By Kevin Kissane With the outcome, Dryden improved nity, DelCampo commented. It was starts his tournament run
Tri-City Times Sports Editor their pacesetting league mark to 11-1. one of the goals our players had estab- against West Branch
The Cardinals also raised their mark to lished this season, he noted. Ogemaw Heights foe DeMara
DRYDEN Dryden saw to it that 16-3 overall. They worked hard all summer and John Dubke (31-8).
at least a share of the NCTL title would John DelCampos ballclub can now all season to achieve this. The winner of that
belong to them at nights end, accom- assure themselves of a number one out- In Fridays confrontation versus confrontation meets the survivor of a
plishing the feat with an 83-31 triumph right conference standing with a win at Carsonville-Port Sanilac, Dryden bolted match between Portlands Desmond
against visiting Carsonville-Port Sanilac Deckerville this Friday. Gardner (41-6) and Hudsonville Unity
last Friday night. It was a great win for the commu- Dryden page 2-B Christians Seth Konynenbelt (38-6).
At 285 pounds, Imlay Citys Jaykob
Shaw (36-11) goes up against Leslies
Parker Schiller (15-17) first.
Dryden takes The victor of that bout faces the sur-
time out for vivor of an encounter between Howard
a team photo City Tri-Countys Lucas Prater (45-3) and
after clinch- Gladstones Mason Frederick (34-11).
ing a share
of the NCTL
title with an
83-31 rout of Girls District Basketball
Carsonville-
Port Sanilac
last Friday.
Capac turns back
New Haven, 36-31
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor

CAPAC Capac made visiting

New Haven absorb a 36-31 loss in a
Class C girls district basketball opening
Photo provided

round encounter Monday night.

With the decision, Capac goes to
4-17 overall.
In Mondays encounter, Capac spot-

Imlay City outlasts Northwestern ted New Haven a 9-6 edge after one
quarter was over with.
The middle two quarters saw Capac
generate 20 total points and New Haven
Spartan guard drains game winner manage 16. That left Capac up by a

in final seconds of overtime, 66-65 Capac page 2-B

By Kevin Kissane grabbed a 23-19 edge

Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY
Jose Bartolomei Castro
drained a 15-foot jumper
with 14.4 seconds left in
overtime, lifting Imlay
City to a dramatic 66-65
victory over Flint
Northwestern in a non-
conference varsity boys
basketball meeting on
Tuesday, February 21.
after one quarter was fin-
ished.
Almont drops district
Quarter two saw Flint
Northwestern add 14 game to North Branch
points to their total, while
holding Imlay City to 13. By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
That left Flint
Northwestern with a ALMONT Almont fell eight
37-32 halftime lead to points short when the final scores were
protect. added up, dropping a 28-20 verdict to
When the action North Branch in a Class B girls district
resumed, Flint basketball opening round game Monday
Photo by Kevin Kissane

With the decision, Northwestern widened the at Lakeville High School.

Imlay City goes to 10-7
overall. Flint
Northwestern falls to 9-10
this season.
In Tuesdays meeting,
Flint Northwestern
gap some. Aided by a With the decision, Almont watches
16-13 third quarter edge, an 11-10 campaign reach an endpoint.
they went up 53-45 with In Mondays game, North Branch
24 minutes gone. opened up a 14-8 advantage after one
Imlay Citys David Hart (R) looks to protect the basketball
Imlay City page 2-B from a Flint Northwestern foe in last weeks contest. Districts page 2-B
Page 2-B-TRI-CITY TIMES-MARCH 1, 2017
Drew Revoldt, of Almont, looks to score during Fridays showdown versus Richmond.
Almont: Slips past Blue Devils in BWAC battle
from page 1-B
The fact that this has all
happened in one year is a
credit to the players focus
and commitment. I am so
happy for the entire Almont
community. They are great
sports fans and have been
unbelievably supportive
this entire season. Tonight
was great for the entire
Raider Nation. We were
fortunate enough to beat a
Dryden High School is
seeking to fill a
Varsity/JV Volleyball
Coaching Position
for the 2017-18
season. Interested
candidates should
email the
Athletic Director,
Dave Zauner at
dzauner@dryden.k12.mi.us
Athlete of the Week
Dryden senior Nathan
Allor took second at
Division 4 individual
bowling regional last
Saturday.
For his effort, Allor
earns our Boys Athlete
of the Week honor.
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really talented Richmond
team. They pushed us right
to the brink and it took an
incredible effort to beat
them tonight.
In Fridays showdown,
Almont grabbed a 6-2 edge
after one quarter was com-
plete.
Quarter number two
saw Richmond generate
nine points and Almont
manage eight, closing the
gap to 14-11 at the halftime
break.
When the action
resumed, Richmond struck
with a 15-14 third quarter
edge. That trimmed their
deficit to 28-26 with 24
minutes gone.
Almont then withstood
an 11-10 fourth quarter
rally to leave the floor with
a 38-37 win to their credit.
Zach Revoldt paced
Almont with 10 points,
including a trifecta. The
Raiders also had Drew
Dryden junior Lacey
Davis placed third at a
Division 4 individual
bowling regional last
Saturday.
For her effort, Davis
claims our Girls Athlete
of the Week honor.
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Northwestern managed
Revoldt (nine points), Eric
Conn (five, featuring a and Austin Watt (two) reach
trey), Clay Schapman
Chase Kapron, of Almont, looks to score in a
game versus Richmond last Friday.
Imlay Citys Noah Galbraith drives to the hoop
Imlay City: Last second
shot secures victory
from page 1-B
Imlay City then bounced
back with a 14-6 fourth
quarter advantage, making
it a 59-59 game at the end
of regulation. including a trifecta),
In the extra session,
Imlay City hit for seven
points and Flint
plus Jordan Lesniak (six)
six. That left Imlay City
Capac: Chiefs hold off
New Haven, 36-31
from page 1-B
26-25 count with 24 min-
utes gone.
Capac then outscored
New Haven 10-6 from that
point on, good enough for
a 36-31 victory at nights (four points apiece)
end.
Kristen Payne led
Photo by Kevin Kissane
(four), Ethan Hall (a triple)
the scoring column. Capacs Alexis Wesch (center) battles a pair of
New Haven foes for a rebound in district play.
Districts: Raiders fall in
district opener, 28-20
from page 1-B
quarter was over with and
widened the gap to 20-12
at the halftime break.
Quarter three saw
North Branch hit for six
points and Almont net two,
increasing their cushion to
26-14 with 24 minutes
elapsed.
Dryden: Clinches share
of NCTL championship
from page 1-B
out to a 22-10 advantage
after one quarter was over
with.
Quarter two would see
Dryden accumulate 16
points and Carsonville-Port
Sanilac manage 10, staking
the former to a 38-20 lead
at the half.
When play resumed,
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Dryden continued to pull
away. Aided by a 20-6
third quarter edge, the
Cardinals forged a 58-26
cushion with 24 minutes
gone.
Dryden then outscored
Photo by Kevin Kissane
with a 66-65 victory to
celebrate at nights end.
Noah Galbraith led
Imlay City with 35 points.
The Spartans also had
David Hart (nine points,
Bartolomei Castro (eight,
featuring a pair of treys),
Griffin Schirmer (eight)
Jose Bartolomei Castro, of Imlay City, pre-
connect. pares to hit the game-winner in overtime.
Capac with a 13-point
performance. She was
backed by Shelby
Husovsky (eight points,
including a trifecta), Jona
Mullin, Alexis Wesch
and Delaney Verschure
along with Kelsey Payne
(three).
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Almont then put
together a 6-2 fourth quar-
ter rally, only to drop a
28-20 verdict.
Meredith Rinke paced
Almont with 12 points.
She was backed by
Rebecca Measel (four
points) plus Jennifer Curtis
and Grace Zimmerman
(two each).
Carsonville-Port Sanilac
25-5 from that point on,
assuring themselves of an
83-31 win at nights end.
Max Kage (20 points,
featuring a pair of treys),
John DelCampo (20, with
a triple) and Justin Knox
(18, including three
trifectas) led Dryden
with double figure
outputs. The Cardinals
also received points cour-
tesy of Evan Pocius
(eight, featuring a trey),
Jared Czape (eight), Trey
Raab (six), Sam Peyerk
(two) and Ethan Hyatt
(one).
Photo by Kevin Kissane
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Boys Basketball Sports in Brief

The following youth Dryden Seventh Grade
Imlay City sports, junior high, ninth Boys Basketball
Coach Don grade, and junior varsity Dryden vs. Memphis
Gauthier and recaps are provided to us by February 15
the Spartans area coaches. If your teams Memphis-51 Dryden-18
watch the results do not appear here Game recap- Dryden
action unfold remind your coach to pass fell 51-18 to Memphis in a
during a along the information by seventh grade boys basket-
game at calling 810-724-2615, or ball meeting on
home this e-mailing it to kkissane@ Wednesday, February 15.
past week. pageone-inc.com or send it Logan Rozanski led
to us via fax at 810-724- Dryden with six points.
8552. He was given assistance in
the scoring department by
Almont Ninth Grade Connor Nascivera (four
Boys Basketball points), Jacob Seitz (three),
Almont vs. Richmond Gavin Louwsma and
February 23 Caydon Nascivera (two
Almont-47 Richmond-30 apiece) along with Ethan
Game recap - Almont Knuth (one).
downed Richmond, 47-30, Dryden Eighth Grade
in a Blue Water Area Boys Basketball
Conference ninth grade Dryden vs. Peck
boys basketball game last February 8
Thursday. Dryden-34 Peck-32
Blake Kapron led Game recap- Dryden

Photo by Kevin Kissane

Almont with 15 points. He edged Peck, 34-32, in an
was backed by Colby eighth grade boys basket-
Schapman (11 points), ball matchup on
Caleb Weigand (seven), Wednesday, February 8.
Mike Rinke (five), Jack Jack Kaplin (16) and
Paupert (four), Jacob Korte Nathan Schenkel (10) sup-

Imlay City slips past Armada, 58-56 and Seth Helfer (two plied Drydens highest
apiece) along with Nathan point totals. Jake Bingham
Kerby (one). added eight points to the
By Kevin Kissane Friday night. When the action credit. Dryden Eighth Grade Cardinals cause.
Tri-City Times Sports Editor In Fridays encounter, resumed, Imlay City wid- Jordan Lesniak (15), Boys Basketball Dryden Seventh Grade
Imlay City jumped out to a ened the gap some. Thanks Noah Galbraith (13) plus Dryden vs. Memphis Boys Basketball
IMLAY CITY 16-12 advantage after one to a 13-8 third quarter Jose Bartolomei Castro February 15 Dryden vs. Peck
Imlay City (11-7, 9-3) quarter was history. edge, the Spartans went and Griffin Schirmer (10 Dryden-47 Memphis-36 February 8
came out on top of a 58-56 The next eight-minute ahead 44-33 with 24 min- each) led Imlay City with Game recap- Dryden Dryden-34 Peck-28
verdict over visiting stretch saw Imlay City add utes gone. double digit point totals. downed Memphis, 47-36, Game recap- Dryden
Armada (8-10, 6-6) in a 15 points and Armada net Imlay City then The Spartans also had in an eighth grade boys made Peck absorb a 34-28
Blue Water Area 13, giving the former a withstood a 23-14 fourth David Hart (seven) and basketball game on loss in a seventh grade
Conference varsity boys 31-25 halftime lead to pro- quarter rally to leave Riley Bertram (three) Wednesday, February 15. boys basketball encounter
basketball encounter last tect. with a 58-56 win to their reach the scoring column. Jack Kaplin (23) and on Wednesday, February 8.
Nathan Schenkel (13) led Jacob Seitz (15 points)
Dryden with double digit and Logan Rozanski (12)

Capac falls against rival Yale, 51-38 point totals. They were
backed by Jake Bingham
(five points), Harry
led Dryden that day. They
were backed by Caydon
Nascivera (three points),
By Kevin Kissane Capac now stands at 6-12 When play resumed, tory at nights end. Atkinson (four) and Joshua Nathan Duprey (two) and
Tri-City Times Sports Editor and 3-9. Yale picked up where it Andrew Sams collect- Schornak (three). Connor Nascivera (one).
In Fridays game, Yale left off. Thanks to a 12-11 ed 12 points and Trevor
CAPAC Capac
wound up on the losing
grabbed an 8-4 edge after
one quarter was done.
third quarter edge, the
Bulldogs went ahead
Boers supplied 10 to lead
Capac. The Chiefs also Call or send us with your
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The next eight minutes
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Girls High School Bowling
The Dryden girls bowling team won a regional title last Friday. They are (L to R) coach Kevin
Shute, Delaney Finley, Kaylin Norman, Hunter Hofmann, Lacey Davis, Faith Kaltz and Hannah
Weiss.
Dryden girls win regional crown
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
DRYDEN The
Dryden girls bowling team
earned a first-place finish
last Friday at a Division 4
regional.
Imlay City girls bring home an eighth
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
TRI-CITY AREA
The Imlay City and
Almont girls bowling
teams pulled up eighth and
11th, respectively, at a
Division 3 regional last
Boys High School Bowling
VanLith headed to finals
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
TRI-CITY AREA
Imlay Citys Justin VanLith
amassed a 1,216 output en
route to a sixth last Saturday
at a Division 3 individual
bowling regional.
Shore Lanes, in St.
Clair Shores, is where the
action unfolded.
With his showing,
VanLith moves on to this
Saturdays Division 3 indi-
vidual state finals at M-66
Bowl in Battle Creek.
Imlay City boys pull up in seventh place
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
TRI-CITY AREA
The Imlay City, Capac
and Almont boys bowl-
ing teams garnered respec-
tive finishes of seventh,
eighth and ninth last
Friday at a Division 3
regional.
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Richfield Bowl, in
Flint, is where the action
They advance to this
Fridays Division 4 state
unfolded. finals at Royal Scot in
Dryden (3,210), Byron Lansing.
(2,880) and Genesee Five other schools bat-
(2,623) held down the top tled it out at the regional
three places at days end. level. Their ranks consist-
Friday. end.
Shore Lanes, in St. They advance to this
Clair Shores, is where the Fridays Division 3 state
action unfolded. finals at M-66 Bowl in
Cros-Lex (3,364), Battle Creek.
Caro (3,265) and Yale Eight other schools
(3,156) held down places competed at the regional
one through three at days level. Their ranks con-
Almonts Evan Beehler, Jacob Kownacki, 28th,
12th, 1,122; Capacs Devan 1,009; Capacs Mitchell
Durrenberg, 14th, 1,109; Schoenrock, 30th, 1,007;
Almonts Nick Pica, 15th, Capacs Alec Cetnarowski,
1,108; Imlay Citys Adam 36th, 973; Imlay Citys
VanBuren, 17th, 1,085; Kennedy Kramek, 42nd,
Capacs 912; Almonts Austin Lince,
Mark Hall, 45th, 895; Almonts James
1 8 t h , Mitchell, 46th, 893; Capacs
1 , 0 6 5 ; Justin DeJesus, 47th, 857;
A l m o n t s Almonts Chris Bridgman,
Connor 50th, 830; Imlay Citys
Mitchell, Jacob Edson, two-way tie
2 6 t h , for 54th, 794; and Imlay
1 , 0 1 4 ; Citys Austin Hopkins,
I m l a y 58th, 778; also competed at
C i t y s VanLith the regional level.
Shore Lanes, in St.
Clair Shores, is where the
Battle Creek.
Eight other schools
action unfolded. battled it out at the region-
Richmond (3,630), al level. Their ranks con-
Cros-Lex (3,539) and sisted of Caro (3,342),
Algonac (3,393) held Marine City (3,281), Yale
down the top three places (3,272), Imlay City
at days end. (3,118), Capac (2,879),
They advance to this Almont (2,838),
Fridays Division 3 state Clintondale (2,750) and
finals at M-66 Bowl in South Lake (2,667).
Tri-City Times Allor, Fremstad advance to states
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Davis, Kaltz and
Hofmann qualify
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
DRYDEN Lacey
Davis, of Dryden, generat-
ed a total of 974 en route to
a third last Saturday at a
Division 4 individual bowl-
ing regional.
Richfield Lanes, in
Flint, is where the action
unfolded.
Drydens Faith Kaltz,
who was fifth with a 938
output, and Hunter
Hoffmann, who rolled an
Photo provided
Coach Kevin Shute poses for a photo with
qualifiers Lacey Davis, Hunter Hofmann, Faith
Kaltz
ed of Waterford Our Lady
of the Lakes (2,361),
Schoenrock places 13th
Landmark Academy By Kevin Kissane
(2,165), Memphis (2,006), Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Atherton (1,927) and
Everest Collegiate-Oakland TRI-CITY AREA
Christian (1,710). Mikayla Schoenrock, of
Capac, notched a 1,003
total on the way to a 13th
last Saturday at a Division
3 individual bowling
regional.
Shore Lanes, in St.
sisted of Richmond Clair Shores, is where the
(3,096), Clintondale action unfolded.
(2,978), Marine City Almonts Samantha
(2,734), Algonac (2,708), Dominick, 44th, 732; Imlay
Imlay City (2,688), South C i t y s Hailey
Lake (2,458), Lakeville Nickolopoulos, 45th, 719;
(2,268) and Almont (1, Imlay Citys Anne Mills,
971). 47th, 692; Almonts Shelby
The Dryden boys bowling team took second at regionals. They are front
(L to R) Jeremy Allor and Austin Grondin; and back coach John Powell,
Noah Smith, Chase Fremstad, Jarrad Adams, Nathan Allor and coach
Zachary Smith. Deacon Barker is not pictured.
Dryden boys second in regional
By Kevin Kissane (3,692), Dryden (3,425)
and Genesee (3,307) held
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
down places one through
DRYDEN The three at days end.
Dryden boys bowling They advance to this
team claimed a second- Division 4 state finals at
place showing at a Division Royal Scot in Lansing.
4 regional last Friday. Eleven other schools
Richfield Bowl, in competed at the regional
Flint, is where the action level. Their ranks consist-
unfolded. ed of Waterford Our Lady
Burton Bentley of the Lakes (3,143), Flint
Photo provided
Chase Fremstad (L) and Nathan Allor
(R) are headed to the individual state
finals.
871 for 10th, saw to it that
their respective postseason
paths would continue as
well.
With their showings,
Davis along with Kaltz and
Hofmann, qualify for this
Saturdays Division 4 indi-
vidual state finals at Royal
Scot in Lansing.
Hannah Weiss, 20th,
816; Kaylin Norman, 24th,
782; and Courtney Heike,
27th, 723; also represented
Dryden at the regional
level.
Photo provided
Moler,
48th, 644;
C a p a c s
Sydney
Smith,
49th, 640;
I m l a y
Citys
Kaylee
K e e l e y , Schoenrock
50th, 635;
Almonts Amanda Gastin,
51st, 627; Almonts
Katelyn Batchelor, 54th,
596; Imlay Citys Katie
Schmitz, 55th, 587; and
Imlay Citys Eryn Gartley,
56th, 407; also competed at
the regional level.
Photo provided
Hamady (3,111), Mt.
Morris-Beecher (3,077),
Atherton (3,047), Memphis
(2,877), New Haven
(2,827), New Haven Merrit
Academy (2,767), Byron
(2,733), Austin Catholic
(2,571), Everest
Collegiate-Oakland
Christian (2,406), and
Landmark Academy
(2,352).
DRYDEN Drydens Nathan
Allor posted a 1,102 total for second
and Chase Fremstad registered a
1,016 output en route to a ninth last
Saturday at a Division 4 individual
bowling regional.
Richfield Lanes, in Flint, is
where the action unfolded.
With their showings, Allor and
Fremstad advance to this Saturdays
Division 4 individual state finals at
Royal Scot in Lansing.
Jarrad Adams, 11th, 1,012; Noah
Smith, 22nd, 918; Austin Grondin,
30th, 894; and Jeremy Allor, 48th,
786; also competed for Dryden that
day.
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Girls Basketball

Almont gives Richmond 42-37 loss

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT Almont
handed visiting Richmond
a 42-37 setback in a Blue
Water Area Conference
varsity girls basketball
battle last Friday night.
With the outcome,
Almont improves to 11-9
and 8-6.
In Fridays battle,
Almont grabbed a 11-10
edge after one quarter was
complete.
much-needed breathing
room. Aided by an 11-4
third quarter edge, the
Raiders went up 35-27 with
24 minutes gone.
Richmond then put
together a 10-7 fourth quar-
ter rally, only to drop a
42-37 verdict when the
clock zeroed out for the last
time.
Elizabeth Kerby (12
points, including three tri-
fectas) and Grace
Zimmerman (10, featuring
a pair of treys) proved

Photo by Kevin Kissane

Quarter number two
saw Almont net 13 points
as did Richmond, leaving
the former with a 24-23
halftime lead to protect.
When play resumed,
Almont established some
Almonts toughest players
to stop. They were backed
by Paige Walton (nine
points), Meredith Rinke
(five), Ashley Gibbs (a tri-
ple), Rachel Phillips (two) Almonts Elizabeth Kerby (L) battles two
and Rebecca Measel (one). Richmond foes for the ball in Fridays clash.

Capac falls at home, 39-33, to Yale

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
CAPAC Capac
wound up on the losing
side of a 39-33 verdict to
visiting Yale in a Blue
Water Area Conference
varsity girls basketball
Photo by Kevin Kissane
night.
With the final, Capac
slips to 3-17 and 1-13.
In Fridays encounter,
Capac jumped out to a 10-5
advantage after one quarter
was over with.
The middle two quar-
ters saw Yale manage 21
erate 12. That staked Yale points, featuring a trey)
to a 26-22 advantage after topped Capacs scoring
24 minutes were done. attack. She was backed by
Yale then outscored Kristen Payne (nine points),
Capac 13-11 the rest of the Alexis Wesch (four),
way, closing out a 39-33 Emma Shellenbarger
victory. (three) along with McKenna
MacKenzie Desloover Hopkins, Aubree Smith
paced Yale with 16 points. and Jona Mullin (two

encounter last Friday total points and Capac gen- Delaney Verschure (11 apiece).

Imlay City drops matchup to Armada

Almonts Rebecca Measel brings the ball up By Kevin Kissane 7-13 regular season run. with a 14-10 lead at the for a 37-29 win at nights
the floor during a game versus Richmond. Tri-City Times Sports Editor The Spartans also finish halftime break. end.
BWAC play as owners of When play resumed, Haley Medrano led

Almont returns from

IMLAY CITY
Imlay City fell by a 37-29
count to visiting Armada
in a Blue Water Area
Conference varsity girls
a 4-10 mark. Armada padded their Imlay City with nine
In Fridays clash, cushion some. Thanks points. The Spartans also
Imlay City took a 9-4 edge to a 12-9 third quarter had Kendall Sommer
after one quarter had edge, they went up (seven points), Abby

Yale with 46-33 loss

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT Almont
returned from Yale with a
46-33 victory in a Blue
Water Area Conference
varsity girls basketball
confrontation on Tuesday,
February 21.
In Tuesdays confron-
tation, Almont jumped out
to an 11-5 advantage
after one quarter was over
with.
Quarter two would see
Yale net 11 points and
Almont generate eight,
closing their deficit to
19-16 at the halftime break.
Dryden drops a
ended. 26-19 with 24 minutes Schefka and Melissa Rahn
basketball clash last Quarter two saw gone. (five each), Claire
Friday night. Armada collect 10 points Armada then out- Thibodeau (two) and
With the decision, and Imlay City manage scored Imlay City 11-10 Alison Harper (one) reach
Imlay City wraps up a one, leaving the former the rest of the way, good the scoring column.
When play resumed,
Almont bounced back with
a 13-6 third quarter edge.
That left them up by a
32-22 count with 24 min-
Capac falls on road versus Algonac
utes gone. By Kevin Kissane drops to 3-16 and 1-12. stretch, Algonac went up six points. She was backed
Almont then outscored Tri-City Times Sports Editor In Tuesdays matchup, 54-28 with 24 minutes by Jona Mullin, Aubree
Yale 14-11 from that point Capac spotted Algonac a gone. Smith and McKennah
on, leaving with a 46-33 CAPAC Capac fell 21-8 advantage after one Algonac then outscored Hopkins (five points
win to their credit. by a 67-31 scoreboard count quarter had ended. Capac 13-3 the rest of the apiece), Emma
Meredith Rinke paced to Algonac in a Blue Water The next two quarters way, assuring themselves of Shellenbarger (three),
Almont with 17 points. Area Conference varsity would see Algonac contin- a 67-31 triumph at nights Kristen Payne, Alexis
The Raiders also had Grace girls basketball matchup ue to distance themselves end. Wesch and Kelsey Payne
Zimmerman (seven points), on Tuesday, February 21. from Capac. Bolstered by a Stacie DeGain paced (two each) along with
Emma Johnson (six, featur- With the result, Capac 33-20 advantage over that Capacs scoring attack with Delaney Verschure (one).
ing a trey), Paige Walton
and Elizabeth Kerby (six
each) plus Jennifer Curtis
and RebeccaMeasel (two
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DRYDEN Dryden
incurred a 39-29 setback to
host Memphis in a non-
league varsity girls basket-
ball clash on Tuesday,
February 21.
In Tuesdays clash,
Dryden spotted Memphis a
6-4 edge after one quarter
was done.
The middle two quar-
ters saw Memphis produce
19 total points and Dryden
Memphis to a 25-19 advan-
tage with 24 minutes
elapsed.
Memphis then out-
scored Dryden 14-10 the
rest of the way, good for a
39-29 triumph at nights
end.
Hannah Peyerk paced
Dryden. She finished with
11 points. Mia Sliman
(nine points), Jordan Peters
(four), Kelli Schenkel
(three) and Lexi Seitz (two)
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Tri-City Times Sports Editor
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Legal Announcements
VILLAGE OF
ALMONT
ALMONT VILLAGE
COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
SYNOPSIS
President Schneider called the
Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present were Dyke,
Ligon, Love, Peltier, Steven C.
Schneider, Steve R. Schneider.
Councilmember Steffler was absent.
Staff present were Manager Connors,
Clerk/Treasurer Keesler, Interim
Police Chief & WWTP Supt. Farley.
The Council approved the agen-
da; approved the consent agenda; life-
saving citations were presented to
Officers Ryan Wilson and Michael
Ryan; approved second quarter bud-
get amendments; approved purchase
of 8.5 tons of ferric chloride for
WWTP; approved the purchase of a
spectrophotometer, reactor, reagents
and accessories from Hack Equipment
for WWTP; approved the repair and
replacement of the DPW 1997 Ford
dump truck cylinder; approved to
withdraw from the collaborative
planned building renovations between
the Township the Village & approved
to engage in the MDECs
Redevelopment Ready Communities
program.
Discussion was held on GLWA
rate notifications; local census; police
chief; pot holes on School Street &
Lapeer County EMS.
p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 9:13
Kimberly J. Keesler
Clerk/Treasurer
Steve Schneider
President
A complete copy of the minutes
is available in the Clerks office dur-
ing regular business hours or at www.
almontvillage.org
9-1
ATTICA
TOWNSHIP
ATTICA TOWNSHIP
BOARD
MINUTES OF
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
The meeting was called to order
at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Ochadleus.
Present were: Clerk Herpolsheimer,
Treasurer Mason and Trustees
Madeline and Lacey. Absent: none.
The minutes of January 12, 2017
were approved as presented.
The treasurer report showed a
new balance of: General Fund
$541,009.93 and CDARS savings
$202,406.02; Public Safety
$84,670.51, CDARS $50,601.50; Fire
Millage $88,542.72, CDARS
$50,601.50; Fire Escrow $81,182.02,
CDARS $50,601.50.
Police Report - There were 153
calls in January, with 95 of the calls
handled by the Township Deputies.
Public Time - none
Old Business - After discussion
it was Moved and Seconded to post-
pone a decision on adopting a resolu-
tion authorizing the Planning
Commission to develop an ordinance
pertaining to medical marijuana to
give the board more time to investi-
gate the cost of developing the ordi-
nance and to receive more informa-
tion. Roll call vote taken, Ayes, four,
Nays, one. Motion carried.
After lengthy discussion about
the expansion of the museum a motion
was made to authorize the Attica
Township Supervisor to enter into an
agreement to expand the museum at a
cost not to exceed $150,000.00. The
motion died for lack of support.
It was also moved and seconded
to move money from the contingency
fund for the bathroom project. Roll
call vote taken, all ayes, motion car-
ried.
New Business - Moved and sec-
onded to reapprove the Planning
Commission recommendation of the
rezoning from R-1 one family resi-
dential to B-2 general business of 440
N. Lake Pleasant Rd., A2Z self-stor-
age facility for the reasons stated in
clearzonings review of the rezoning
of the parcels and due to the fact that
the rezoning is consistent with Attica
Townships Master Plan. Vote taken,
all ayes, motion carried.
Moved and seconded to approve
the Third Amended Interlocal
Agreement with Lapeer County
Emergency Medical Service
Authority. Roll call vote,
all ayes, motion carried.
Moved and seconded to decrease
the maximum amount of mileage
Review and pay the bills -
Moved and seconded to pay the bills:
General Fund - $38,627.18, and Fire
Fund - $12,208.25, Public Safety -
$13,468.54 Total for bills $64,303.97.
Roll call vote taken, all ayes, motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
A complete copy of the minutes
is available at the Attica Township
Hall.
Nancy Herpolsheimer
Attica Township Clerk
9-1
GOODLAND
TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
SPECIAL APPROVAL
LAND USE STANDARDS
-- DATE CHANGE --
The Goodland Township
Planning commission will hold a pub-
lic hearing on Thursday, the 16th day
of March 2017 at the Goodland
Township Hall, 2374 N. Van Dyke &
Sons for a special land use approval
under Section 4.03 N. of the Zoning
Ordinance for an Ag Lime Storage on
50 acres of property located at 1406
N. Van Dyke Rd. The property is
identified as tax parcel number
44-009-032-001-00 and is zoned
Agriculture/Rural Residential. You
are encouraged to attend this public
hearing. Any interested person may
appear or be represented at the hear-
ing to make comments or ask ques-
tions regarding the proposal special
approved payment of Invoice No.
81910 to ROWE Professional
Services Company for the Meter Pit
Improvements Project in the amount
of $902.50, as presented; approved
the job descriptions for a Farmers
Market Manager and for a Summer
Entertainment Coordinator, as pre-
sented; designated City Manager Tom
Youatt as the Environmental
Certifying Officer for all
Environmental Assessments for Imlay
City, Michigan; approved the License
Agreement between the City of Imlay
City and Lapeer County Sheriff
Department, as presented; approved
the Facility Use Agreement between
the City of Imlay City and the
Michigan Department of State Police,
as presented; accepted the bid of
$1,477.00 from Renee Mazey for the
sale of the 2010 Dodge Charger; and
approved the first reading of the
Amendment to the Fire Prevention
Ordinance Chapter 94 - Fire
Prevention; Section 94.01, as pre-
sented. The meeting was adjourned at
8:05 p.m. Submitted by Nicole F.
Frost, City Clerk. Complete copies of
the minutes are available in the
Clerks office during normal business
hours or at www.imlaycity.org.
9-1
DRYDEN
SCHOOLS
DRYDEN SCHOOLS WILL
RECEIVE SEALED BID
PROPOSALS UNTIL MARCH 29,
2017 AT 10:00 AM AT DRYDEN
be submitted on School form only.
Bids to be opened March 7, 2017 at
2:00 p.m. at Imlay City Community
School Board Office. All sales are
cash or certified/cashiers check upon
pick up. The bus must be removed
from Imlay City Community Schools
property no later than 2:00 p.m.
March 15, 2017
8-2
IMLAY
TOWNSHIP
BUDGET PUBLIC
HEARING
The Imlay Township Board will
hold a public hearing on the proposed
Imlay Township budgets for the fiscal
year April 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018 at
the Imlay Township Hall, 682 N.
Fairgrounds Road, Imlay City, MI on
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 7:30
p.m.
The property tax millage
rate proposed to be levied
to support the proposed
budget will be a subject of
this hearing.
Copies of the proposed budgets are
available for public inspection at the
Imlay Township Hall.
The Imlay Township Board will
provide necessary reasonable auxilia-
ry aids and services, such as signers
for the hearing impaired and audio
tapes of printed materials being con-
sidered at the meeting, to individuals
with disabilities at the meeting up to 7

VILLAGE
compensation to 53.3 cents per mile. COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, days notice to the Imlay Township
land use. Written comments can be
Vote taken, all ayes, motion carried. DRYDEN HIGH SCHOOL 3866 Board. Individuals with disabilities
submitted to the Township Clerk at
Moved and seconded to adopt ROCHESTER ROAD, DRYDEN MI requiring auxiliary aids or services

OF ALMONT
2374 N. Van Dyke Road, Imlay City,
the resolution to support the submis- 48428. should contact the Imlay Township
Michigan 48444 prior to the hearing.
sion of a Michigan National Resources THE PROPOSAL WILL BE Board by writing or calling the fol-
Mavis A. Roy FOR HIGH SCHOOL PARKING
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT Trust Fund Application for the Polly
Ann Train Extension. Roll call vote,
Goodland Township Clerk
Goodland Township
LOT REPAIRS IN ACCORDANCE
lowing: Liz Makedonsky, Imlay
Township Clerk, 682 N. Fairgrounds
AUTHORITY all ayes, motion carried.
Fire - Chief Warford: assist on
Lapeer County
WITH BIDDING DOCUMENTS.
Dryden Community Schools
Road, Imlay City, MI (810)724-8835.
REQUEST FOR BIDS two structure fires, one fire in Attica,
9-1 will not consider or accept a proposal
8-3

CBD LAWN AND one personal injury accident, three received after the above-specified

MAINTENANCE SERVICES
fire fighters were trained in Level ll
Ice Rescue, and a fundraiser pancake
The Village of Almonts DDA is soliciting proposals for lawn and
breakfast on Feb. 25th from 8am to
noon.
general maintenance services. The contract shall be for one year com-
Park - The park manager report-
mencing May 1, 2017 and terminating November 1, 2017 with the possi-
ed all is quiet and walkers are still
bility of a one year extension. Interested parties can obtain a complete bid
using the walking trail.
package from the Almont DDA offices at 817 N. Main Street or on-line at:
www.almontdda.com. Bids are due on March 17, 2017 at 1:00 pm where
Planning Commission
Secretary Lemons reported: rejection
they will be opened and read at the Almont DDA office at 817 N.Main
of the revised site plan of A2Z Storage
St., Almont. For further information, please contact Kim Schall, Almont
due to unapproved changes, Public
DDA Director, at: 810-798-8125 or email: kschall@almontdda.com.
9-2 Hearing set to make necessary amend-
ments to the sign ordinance to comply
with a Supreme Court ruling, planner
Bibby is drafting an ordinance per-
IMLAY TOWNSHIP taining to solar farms, Public Hearing
set to make amendments to 2.2 Public
Access of Property ordinance and a
BOARD OF REVIEW Public Hearing was set for conditional
The Imlay Township 2017 March Board of Review will meet at the Im- rezoning of Greg Eastins property.
Attorney - Attorney Gildner
lay Township Hall 682 N. Fairgrounds Road, Imlay Township, on Tuesday,
stated that it has been very quiet and
March 7, 2017 at 1pm for the Organizational Meeting. The Imlay Township
that he worked on the key holing issue
Board of Review will hear taxpayers appeals and protests on Wednesday,
with Planner Bibby.
March 15, 2017 from 9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm and on Thursday, March
CITY OF
IMLAY CITY
REGULAR COMMISSION
MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
- SYNOPSIS
Mayor Bargen called the meet-
ing to order at 7:00 p.m.
Commissioners present were Bargen,
Rankin, Planck, Ramirez, and Tanis.
Commissioners Kempf and Romine
were absent. Also present were City
Manager Tom Youatt; DDA Director
Dana Walker; Fire Chief Richard
Horton; Fire Captain Scott Stone; four
members of the community; and one
member of the media. The
Commission approved the agenda
with the following additions: 7.A.
ROWE Water Meter Draw and 8.H.
Open Burn Ordinance Amendment -
First Reading. The Commission
date and time for Proposal submis-
sion.
At the above-specified time and
place for receiving proposals, the
Board of Education, acting by its des-
ignee, will publicly open and read all
timely-received Proposals. The
Board of Education reserves the rights
to waive any irregularity or informal-
ity in its Request for Proposals
(RFP) process, to reject any or all
Proposals, to award Program compo-
nents by component, group of compo-
nents, or total Program, and to accept
the Proposal or Proposals which the
Board determines will perform in the
Districts best interests and will be the
lowest responsible bidder as required
by law.
Proposals are to be presented in
accordance with the RFP specifica-
tions. For a copy of the RFP, visit
www.dryden.k12.mi.us, the link
under the Business and Finance
MUSSEY
TOWNSHIP
BUDGET PUBLIC
HEARING NOTICE
MARCH 8, 2017
The Mussey Township Board
will hold a public hearing on the pro-
posed township budget for fiscal year
2017-18 at the Mussey Township Fire
Hall on March 8th at 7:15 p.m.
*The property tax millage
rate proposed to be levied
to support the proposed
budget will be a subject of
this hearing.
A copy of the budget is available
for public inspection at the Township
Hall during regular business hours.
Sheila McDonald
Township Clerk
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if received by March 18, 2016. Poverty Exemption application and Veterans Ochadleus discussed the issue of
Exemption applications can be picked up at the Imlay Township Hall. transparency of the Lapeer County
EMS millage.
TENTATIVE Commissioner - Commissioner
approved the Consent Agenda Items
as presented, including Regular
Meeting minutes of February 7, 2017;
DDA Meeting minutes of February
13, 2017; Parks and Recreation
CALL
department or interested parties can
pick up a RFP at the Dryden
Community Schools, 3866 Rochester
Road, Dryden MI 48428.
There will be a PRE BID MEETING

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PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING INVITATION TO BID
Mussey Township March Board of Review will be in session at the MARCH 8, 2017 Dryden Community Schools
will sell one used School Bus. 2000
EMMETT TOWNSHIP HALL
or email:
Mussey Township Hall. 135 N Main, Mussey Twp. Michigan 48014 on
Bluebird 72 passenger DT466E
the following dates:
11100 DUNNIGAN ROAD engine with 146,075 miles by sealed
Monday, March 13, 2017 9:00a.m. 1:00p.m. and 2:00p.m. 7:00P.M.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 2:30p.m. 8:30p.m.
EMMETT, MI 48022 bid with a $1200 reserve. The bus will
be sold as is and the District provides
7:00 p.m.

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Appeals will be heard by appointments. Please call 810-395-4915
ed by appointment only. Contact
If you are unable to make an appointment for the Board of Review, The Emmett Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on
Brian Badder at (810)-724-9852 for
you may appeal by mail to: Board of Review, P.O. Box 118, Mussey the PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018.
additional information. Bids should
Township, Michigan 48014. All mail appeals must be at the Township THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE
Hall by 4:00p.m. March 14, 2017. LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUB-
The tentative ratios and factors are provided by the St. Clair County JECT OF THIS HEARING.
Equalization Department. The ratios and factors indicate the amount of
increase/decrease in the 2016 assessed value of each class of property and
are as follows:
A copy of the proposed budget will be available for public inspection
at the Township Hall, 11100 Dunnigan Rd., (M-21) Emmett, Mich.
The Emmett Township Board of Trustees complies with The Ameri-
BERLIN TOWNSHIP
TENTATIVE cans Disabilities Act and if auxiliary aids or services are required at the ATTENTION BERLIN
CLASS
Agricultural 49.88 1.00240
RATIOS FACTORS meeting for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Township
Clerk (5) days prior to said meeting. TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
Commercial 49.18 1.01667 THE REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING WILL FOL- THE MARCH 13, 2017 REGULAR SCHEDULED
Industrial 46.95 1.06496 LOW THE BUDGET HEARING.
TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING HAS
Residential 45.32 1.10327 Beverly K. Brown, Clerk
Personal Property 50.00 1.00000 BEEN CHANGED TO MARCH 6, 2017.
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SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE
THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED.
WILLIAM WINN, SUPERVISOR

CITY OF NOTICE 9-1

IMLAY CITY LYNN TOWNSHIP

2017 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW
The March Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at
8:30 a.m. for its Organizational Meeting at City Hall, located at 150 N. Main
St., Imlay City, MI 48444.
The March Board of Review will hold hearings pertaining to assess-
ments on:
Monday, March 20, 2017 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The tentative ratios and estimated multipliers necessary to compute in-
dividual state equalized values are as follows:
CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER
AGRICULTURAL 49.93% 1.00000
COMMERCIAL 48.37% 1.03370
INDUSTRIAL 45.55% 1.09769
RESIDENTIAL 46.75% 1.06952
PERSONAL PROPERTY 50.00% 1.00000
For those residents and non-residents that are unavailable for personal
appearance to the review board, written appeals will be accepted. Written
appeals should be mailed to: March Board of Review, 150 N. Main St., Im-
lay City, MI 48444, and must be received by the Board of Review at City
Hall by 12:00 p.m. on March 21, 2017.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Individuals with disabilities requiring
auxiliary aids or services should contact the City Clerk by writing: City of
Imlay City, 150 N. Main Street, Imlay City, Michigan 48444 or by calling
(810) 724-2135. These meetings are open to all members of the public
under Michigans Open Meetings Act.
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BOARD OF REVIEW
The Lynn Township March Board of Review will meet at the Lynn
Township Office, (810) 387-3358, 13995 Yale Road, Lynn Township,
Michigan 48097 on the following dates and times.
The Board will organize and review assessments on Tuesday March
7, 2017. The Board will hear protests from property owners on Monday
March 13th and Wednesday March 15th. You may protest in person to
the March Board of Review during the time periods listed below. Letter
appeals are accepted in person or by mail at the office of Lynn Town-
ship. Letter appeals must be received in the office prior to March 15th
2017. Lynn Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services
to individuals with disabilities upon 5 business days of written notice.
March 7th 6:00p.m. Organizational Meeting
March 13th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
March 15th 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
The tentative ratios and estimated multipliers necessary to compute
individual state equalized values are as follows:
CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER
Agricultural 49.11 1.00000
Commercial 49.81 1.00000
Industrial 48.03 1.04102
Residential 43.03 1.16198
Personal 50.00 1.00000
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BERLIN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF REVIEW
NOTICE FOR MARCH, 2017
THE BERLIN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET ON
THE FOLLOWING DATES AND AT FOLLOWING LOCATION: BER-
LIN TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER LOCATED AT 740 CAPAC RD.,
ALLENTON, MI.
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 5:00 PM
MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 APPEAL HEARING FROM 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017 APPEAL HEARING FROM 3:00 PM TO 9:00 PM
PROTESTS BY MAIL MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN
MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2017
The tentative ratios and estimated multipliers necessary to compute indi-
vidual State equalized values are as follows:
Ratios Multiplier
Agricultural 49.98 1.00000
Commercial 48.96 1.02124
Industrial 47.90 1.04384
Residential 45.97 1.08767
Personal 50.00 1.00000
William Winn,
Secretary, Board of Review
NOTE: THE TOWNSHIP COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICAN WITH
DISABILITY ACT AND IF AUXILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES ARE
REQUIRED AT THE MEETING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES,
PLEASE CONTACT THE TOWNSHIP OFFICES AT (810) 395-4518 AT
LEAST THREE (3) DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING NIGHTS.
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Sports Schedule Senior Day at Breslin Center

Boys Basketball Capac/Memphis winner vs. plus Imlay Citys Luke
Thursday, March 2 Mt. Clemens, 6 p.m. Stephens and Jaykob Shaw
Richmond at Capac, 7 p.m. Dryden vs. Brown City/ compete at the Division 3
Imlay City at Algonac, Landmark Academy win- individual state finals,
7 p.m. ner, 7:30 p.m. Palace of Auburn Hills,
Almont at Armada, Friday, March 10 TBA
7:30 p.m. Finals- 7 p.m. Boys Bowling
Dryden at Deckerville, Girls Basketball Friday, March 3
7:30 p.m. Class B districts at Dryden at Div. 4 team state
Class B districts at Imlay Lakeville finals, Royal Scot, Lansing,
City Wednesday, March 1 TBA
Monday, March 6 Imlay City vs. Caro/Cros- Saturday, March 4
Almont vs. Cros-Lex, Lex winner, 6 p.m. Imlay Citys Justin VanLith
4:30 p.m. Lakeville/Yale winner vs. competes at Div. 3 individ-
North Branch vs. Caro, Almont/North Branch win- ual state finals, M-66
6 p.m. ner, 7:30 p.m. Bowl, Battle Creek, TBA
Imlay City vs. Yale, Friday, March 3 Drydens Nathan Allor and
7:30 p.m. Finals- 7:30 p.m. Chase Fremstad compete at
Wednesday, March 8 Class C districts hosted Div. 4 individual state
Almont/Cros-Lex winner by Brown City final, Royal Scot, Lansing,
vs. Lakeville, 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 TBA
North Branch/Caro winner Brown City/Landmark win-
vs. Imlay City/Yale winner, ner vs. Memphis, 6 p.m. Girls Bowling
7:30 p.m. Capac/New Haven win- Friday, March 3
Friday, March 10 ner vs. Dryden, 7:30 p.m. Dryden at Division 4 state

Photo provided
Finals- 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 3 team finals, Royal Scot,
Class C districts at Finals-7 p.m. Lansing, TBA
Brown City Wrestling Saturday, March 4
Monday, March 6 Thursday, March 2 Drydens Lacey Davis,
Capac vs. Memphis, 6 p.m. through Saturday, Faith Kaltz and Hunter Former Imlay City
Brown City vs. Landmark March 4 Hoffman compete at Div. 4 standout Matt Van
Academy, 7:30 p.m. Almonts Jack DeMara and individual state finals, Dyk celebrates
Wednesday, March 8 Capacs Anthony Trudo Royal Scot, Lansing, TBA senior day with his
family and MSU
teammates Sunday
Undefeated Season at the Breslin
Center in East
Lansing. MSU won
the Big Ten battle
with Wisconsin.
Coach Izzo makes
some remarks
about his graduat-
ing seniors and
(left) a traveling
billboard truck was
seen around East

Photo provided
Lansing with Van
Dyks jersey fea-
tured.
Photo provided

The Almont third and fourth grade basketball team ended a 12-0
season recently. They are front (L to R) Nolan Maxlow, Gradin
DePauw, Jacob Voelker, Luke Winkler, Devin Sullivan, Grant
Photos provided
Matthews and Remy Redner; and back coach Rich Davedowski,
Chase Davedowski, Brody Haldeman, Brendan Smith, Aiden
Morrow, Zander Nash, Zack Koval and coach Dave Nash. Jacob
Fuller, Sam DiMaio and William Kasper are not pictured.

Stats and Standings Biting off a little too much!

BOYS Z. Revoldt (A)
Hall (A)
18 56 3.1
18 38 2.1
Hampton (IC)
Pawlaczyk (IC)
36
30
Quick Pins
STEALS Hampton (IC) 7 secs.
BASKETBALL G S Avg. Spies (A) 29 Dempz (A) 8 secs.

STATLEADERS
SCORING
G P Avg.
Sams (C) 15 214 14.3
Kage (D) 19 251 13.2
Galbraith (IC) 15 198 13.2
Schirmer (IC) 17 223 13.1
T. Boers (C) 17 210 12.4
DelCampo (D) 19 221 12.3
Schroeder (C) 16 141 8.8
Knox (D) 19 149 7.8
D. Revoldt (A) 18 140 7.8
Z. Revoldt (A) 18 139 7.7
Kapron (A) 18 139 7.7
Lesniak (IC) 17 117 6.9
Hall (A) 18 115 6.4
REBOUNDING
G R Avg.
DelCampo (D)
T. Boers (C)
19 156 8.7
17 126 7.4
Schirmer (IC) 17 125 7.4 STATLEADERS
STEALS
G S Avg.
Sams (C) 15 36 2.4
DelCampo (D) 19 47 2.4
Czape (D) 19 41 2.3
Hall (A) 18 38 2.1
Hart (IC) 17 35 2.1
ASSISTS
G A Avg.
Castro (IC) 17 65 3.8
Sams (C) 15 56 3.7
BOYS Rinke (A) 16 62 3.9 Burchi (A) 28 Trudo (C) 16 secs.
Measel (A) 16 52 3.5 Wojie (C) 27 Harper (IC) 16 secs.
BASKETBALL Zimmerman (A) 16 42 2.6 T. Wheeler (C) 26 Burchi (A) 17 secs.
TEAM Kerby (A) 16 37 2.3 Dempz (A) 26 Battani (A) 18 secs.
Wojie (C) 18 secs.
STANDINGS G. Navarro (C) 25
G. Navarro (C) 19 secs.
Canelo (C) 20
ASSISTS Shaw (IC) 19 secs.
Blue Water Area Conference M. Wheeler (C) 18
G A Avg. Dempz (A) 20 secs.
Team League Overall D. Navarro (C) 18
Zimmerman (A) 16 16 1.0 D. Navarro (C) 20 secs.
Almont 11-1 15-3 Kulin (IC) 18
Kerby (A) 16 16 1.0 Trudo (C) 20 secs.
Imlay City 9-3 11-7 Tyson (C) 18
M. Wheeler (C) 21 secs.
Capac 3-9 6-12 Hellebuyck (IC) 18 Dempz (A) 21 secs.
GIRLS King (IC) 18 Trudo (C) 22 secs.
North Central Thumb League BASKETBALL J. Lee (C) 17 Trudo (C) 22 secs.
Battani (A) 16 G. Navarro (C) 22 secs.
Team
Dryden
League Overall
11-1 16-3
TEAM STANDINGS C. Kruse (A) 12 Battani (A) 23 secs.
Blue Water Area Conference Rojas (IC) 12 Hampton (IC) 23 secs.
Trudo (C) 24 secs.
Team League Overall DeMara (A) 24 secs.
Almont 8-6 11-10 MOST PINS
GIRLS Imlay City 4-10 7-13 Trudo (C) 29
Dempz (A)
Wojie (C)
25 secs.
25 secs.
Capac 1-13 3-18
BASKETBALL Hampton (IC)
DeMara (A)
23
21
Querciagrossa (A)
Kulin (IC)
25 secs.
25 secs.
North Central Thumb League
Team League Overall
Shaw (IC) 20 J. Lee (C) 26 secs.
Dempz (A) 19 J. Lee (C) 27 secs.
SCORING Dryden 5-9 6-14 Harper (IC) 17 Arms (A) 28 secs.
G P Avg. T. Wheeler (C) 17 Arms (A) 28 secs.
Spies (A) 29 secs.
Schefka (IC)
Rinke (A)
20
16
248
187
12.4
11.7
WRESTLING Spies (A)
Stephens (IC)
17
14 Tyson (C) 30 secs.
Sommer (IC) 20 146 7.3 LEADERS Burchi (A) 14 Dempz (A) 30 secs.
Pawlaczyk (IC) 13
Zimmerman (A) 16 90 5.6 MOST WINS G. Navarro (C) 13 Wrestling Team
Stephens (IC) 41 Stephens (IC) 13
REBOUNDING Trudo (C) 40 Wojie (C) 13 Standings
G R Avg. Mullins (IC) 39 Battani (A) 11
Rinke (A) 16 192 12.0 Harper (IC) 38 Mullins (IC) 10 Team League Overall
Schefka (IC) 20 140 7.0 Demara (A) 38 Imlay City 5-2 18-14
D. Navarro (C) 10
Walton (A) 16 65 5.4 Shaw (IC) 37 Capac 1-6 15-23
J. Lee (C) 10
Almont 1-6 6-22

Bowling Scores
Cedar Lanes
Magic Eight
1st Place: Schlaud Trucking
Mens High Game
Mens High Series
Josh Walrath, 290
David Whiting, 686
Team High Series Ritzman Floor
Covering, 2459
Thursday 50 Plus
1st Place: 3 Bolts & One Nut
Mens High Game Rich Cowell, 216
Mens High Series Larry Mundt, 591
Womens High Game Judy Grohs, 185
Womens High Series Judy Grohs, 481
Team High Series 3 Bolts & One Nut
Early Birds
1st Place: TTMX3
Mens High Game Gabe Bissett, 280
Mens High Series Gabe Bisset, 738
Womens High Game Jan Sherman, 182
Womens High Series Donna Barczewski, 456
Team High Series
Early Thursday
TTMX3, 1693
1st Place: Castaways
Womens High Game Robin Cary, 238
Womens High Series Robin Cary, 605
Team High Series MDTEnterprises, 2440
Monday Niters
1st Place: Cedar Lanes
Mens High Game Luther Campbell, 259
Mens High Series Luther Campbell, 733
Team High Series Cedar Lanes, 3077
Hits & Misses
1st Place: Split Personalities
Mens High Game Doug Campbell, 257
Mens High Series Jeremy Chandler, 642
Womens High Game Lorie Hodges, 221
Womens High Series Lorie Hodges, 614
Team High Series Storm, 2171
Sunday Funnies
1st Place: Grip-it - n - Rip-it
Mens High Game Don Stein, 265
Mens High Series Don Stein, 655
Womens High Game Beth Schroeder, 189
Womens High Series Lori Clemens, 510
Team High Series Anderson & Hall, 2111
Holly Meadows
Monday Night Trio
1st Place: Ideal Climate Control
Mens High Game Nick Lowe, 289
Mens High Series Nick Lowe, 780
Team High Series Monkeys, 2380
Tuesday Mens Charter League
1st Place: Sheridan Real Estate
Mens High Game Mike Edgerton, 258
Mens High Series Mike Edgerton, 687
Team High Series SHL Contracting, 2958
Thursday Night Co-Ed
1st Place: CDs
Mens High Game Chris Breeding, 256
Mens High Series Chris Breeding, 658
Womens High Game
Womens High Series
Chris Crabtree, 198
Chris Crabtree, 503
Team High Series Bone Crash, 2052
Friday Night Mixed
1st Place: Crazy Ones
Mens High Game Jim Loftis, 267
Mens High Series Jim Loftis, 717
Womens High Game Lori Wilkialis, 235
Womens High Series Donna Beemer, 544
Team High Series Future-In-Laws, 2224
Tony Androsuk, of Southern Truck Equipment
Hollys Angels in Almont, sent us this photo we found very
1st Place: Country Girls
Womens High Game Candy Gerber, 214
interesting. Just a couple weeks ago Tony
Womens High Series Candy Gerber, 607 and family discovered this 30" northern pike
Team High Series Tri-County Bank, 2363 with a 2 1/2 lb. bass in its mouth. They found
it through the ice on Stanton Lake in Lum,
Beginners Luck
1st Place: Professional Amateurs and spudded it out from the ice.
Mens High Game Scott Stiles, 268 Tony went on to say, I guess this would be a
Mens High Series Jason Hart, 640 case of sometimes you bite off more than you
Womens High Game Bonnie Stiles, 187
Womens High Series Bobby Jo Long, 519
chew? Jason Fox took the pictures.
Team High Series Still Fishin, 2807