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High honors for a Capac soldier
Capac native Ryan Najor participates
in funeral for Pres. George H.W. Bush
as member of The Old Guard
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
Warming up
CAPAC — Since last
September, Capac native
Imlay City unveils new Ryan Najor has had the
community warming tree, somber honor of partici-
...see page 10 pating in funeral services
for members of the mili-
tary and veterans.
Najor, a specialist in
the U.S. Army and mem-
ber of The Old Guard,
usually performs his job
with the Firing Party at
Arlington National
Cemetery but last week
Wednesday, Dec. 5, his
duties brought him to the
Washington National
Cathedral for the state
funeral of former President
Lions share
Area Lions clubs bring
holidays to youngsters,
...see page 3
Winter teams
Imlay City high school
team members featured, More than $5,000 has been given to help students at all three Almont schools.
Anonymous donor pays
...see pages 20, 21
off student lunch debts
Others join a generous individual
in wiping out lunch debts of kids
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
ALMONT — Gestures of
Almont wins
goodwill and generosity tend
to be more bountiful during the
holiday season.
The Raiders upend But the gesture bestowed
Cardinals on court, last week on Almont Schools
...see page 17 by an anonymous benefactor
stands out as particularly gen-
erous. Regardless of the sea-
son.
TRI-CITY Schools’ Supt. Bill Kalmar
reported Monday that a good
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Bildzok is Imlay City ‘Firefighter of Year’
Steve Bildzok is peers’ choice for 2018
By Tom Wearing
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at Saturday’s (Dec. 8)
Firefighters’ Family
The Tri-City Times Christmas Party.
is printed on Along with socializing
recycled paper among the firefighters and
their families, attendees
enjoyed food, beverages
and a visit from Santa
Claus.
While Santa’s appear-
ance got most of the kids’
attention, the evening’s
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George H.W. Bush.
Those closely watch-
ing the televised coverage
of the ceremony might
have spotted the 2014
Capac High School grad
standing at the exterior
doors of the historic
church as the former presi-
dent’s casket was carried
in and out of the church.
“My duty for President
Bush’s funeral was to hold
the door for the casket
Photo provided
team to bring the casket in
for the service and then
hold the door again for the
exit sequence,” Najor said Army Spec. Ryan Najor (far top left), a Capac native and member of The
in an email interview. Old Guard, stands at attention as the casket of former President George
“Other soldiers from H.W. Bush is brought out of the National Cathedral. Immediately in front
of Najor are former First Lady Laura Bush and former President George
High Honors page 8 W. Bush.
Part V
Capac’s
Unsolved
Mystery
Editor’s note: This is the fifth install-
ment in an ongoing series entitled
‘Capac’s Unsolved Mystery’ detailing the
events surrounding the disappearance of
popular merchant Hale Currier on
October 17, 1948 while on a hunting trip
with friends in the Upper Peninsula. The
first installment appeared in the October
Photo provided
17, 2018 issue of Tri-City Times.
O verseeing the search from Capac,
Schools’ Superintendent
VanVolkinburg realized the overwhelm-
ing task the three women at CAPDET
faced. The food was arriving with each
caravan of volunteers,
but they needed assis-
tance.
Soon he had the
director of the St. Clair
County Red Cross on
the middle school.
“Overall, the donations
the telephone, and he
asked for the mobile
amounted to more than
$5,000,” said Kalmar, who
canteen to be sent to
Newberry with accom-
The Capac Journal...
Samaritan contacted high added that students’ parents
should notice the deduction in
panying staff. Doug Hunter
school Principal Liz Tomhave The answer was not
last week with an offer to pay their child’s food services what he expected.
for all existing student lunch account by the middle of this Under their charter and law, they were
debts at the school. week. limited to St. Clair or any contiguous
Kalmar said that during a Kalmar said that historical- county that suffered from a natural disas-
follow-up discussion with ly, schools had been able to ter. The director was sympathetic to the
Tomhave, the individual addi- charge back unpaid lunch superintendent’s plight, but he could not
tionally offered to pay off the funds to their food services go against the statute.
student lunch debts at Orchard account—which allowed Pressing hard, the superintendent said
Primary and Almont Middle schools to absorb lunch debt to “This is a rescue mission and the army of
schools. a significant degree. friends are also the same people that
He noted that other secret “However, the USDA (U.S. made the donations that allowed the Red
donors joined in paying off the
debts at Orchard Primary and Donor page 8 Mystery page 16
announcement of Imlay eventful for Steve,” Horton
City’s “Firefighter of the
Year.”
continued. “He got mar-
ried, became a father, then
Fire Chief Rick Horton a fire officer and now has
said that honor went to been named Firefighter of
Fire Lt. Steve Bildzok, II,
whose contributions to the
the Year by his peers.
“Our firefighters have
fire department have been taken notice of Steve, as
integral. have our other officers,”
“Lieutenant Bildzok he said.
has taken his new officer “Along with Steve get-
position very seriously ting Firefighter of the Year
and is doing a fine job,” and a visit from Santa
Photo courtesy ICFD
said Horton. “I have Claus for the children, we
watched Steve grow as a had some really good food
firefighter and I expect the and a chance to sit down
same to continue as a fire and talk with our fire
officer. department families,”
“The last couple of Horton said. “It was a Imlay City Fire Lt. Steve Bildzok, II, with
years have been very great time.” ‘Firefighter of the Year’ plaque and award.
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Imlay City district explores capital projects fund

Leaders will engage stakeholders, voters in effort to create ‘safer, smarter, stronger facilities’
By Maria Brown Recently, a study of
mbrown@pageone-inc.com the school grounds and
facilities by Barton Malow
IMLAY CITY — showed that Weston
Sinking funds weren’t the Elementary School was at
answer so school district 101 percent for utilization
leaders are exploring their of instructional space.
options to fund needed They also identified criti-
building and grounds cal short-term needs like
projects with bonds. replacement of boilers,
At their November 26 parking lot repairs and the
meeting, school board installation of new doors
members granted Supt. and windows.
Dr. Stu Cameron permis- Cameron noted that
sion to further explore the over the summer, Weston’s
creation of a capital proj- computer lab was convert-
ects fund. The board also ed into a classroom to cre-
voted to contract with ate more instructional
architecture and design space at the school that
firm French and Associates houses grades PreK-2nd,

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to develop project con- plus the Early Learning
cepts. Center.
Cameron said the Many of the items on
focus of such a plan would Barton Malow’s list were
be to create school facili- ones previously identified
ties that are “safer, smarter by the district when they According to a recent facility study, Weston Elementary School doesn’t have adequate instruc-
and stronger...and educate put two sinking fund pro- tional space for its preschool-second grade students. To address that building issue and others,
our students to be com- posals on the ballot, one the district will consider creating a capital projects fund.
petitive in the global each in 2016 and 2017,
economy and to be con- but both were turned down burden of our voters is a cated that in regards to possible due to future al for exploring capital
tributors to our local and by voters. priority of the Board; this exploration. So, any bond payoffs and the debt projects.
global community.” “Not adding to the tax they’ve clearly communi- bond issue could only be refinancing that has Although the district
occurred over the last sev- designates what they feel
eral years,” Cameron said is a significant
after the meeting. amount—$400,000 annu-
The exploration phase ally—for capital improve-
will include engaging ments, their infrastructure
experts, like French and and capacity needs out-
Associates; working with pace that figure.
stakeholders to affirm dis- There would be no
trict goals; soliciting feed- out- of-pocket expenses
back from those stake- on the district’s behalf to
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concepts. At that point, stantive projects that
the board and administra- address critical needs—
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Almont’s new sidewalk

ordinance takes effect
By Tom Wearing of risk management, our can respond to citizens’
twearing@pageone-inc.com insurance carrier requires complaints about these
that an ordinance be in issues and be supported by
ALMONT — Village place,” said Connors. the language in the ordi-
Council members last “There had been a lot of nance,” said Connors.
Tuesday, Dec. 4, unani- discussion and opinions “This is important because
mously adopted an ordi- shared on this matter.” we all need direction per-
nance to regulate the main- Connors said the 4 taining to village servic-
tenance and repair of exist- Section ordinance estab- es.”
ing and newly constructed lishes where motor vehi- Connors pointed out
public sidewalks. cles may and may not be that the ordinance requires
Village Manager Mike parked to eliminate village property and busi-
Connors said the sidewalk obstructions onto side- ness owners to be respon-
ordinance is intended to walks or curb areas. sible for clearing their
ensure public safety. “Now our police or sidewalks of snow, ice,
“From the standpoint code enforcement officer rubbish or excessive dirt
within 48 hours of their
appearance.
Additionally, Connors

Photo by Tom Wearing

said the ordinance estab-
‘Tis the season lishes protocol and require-
for savings. ments related to new side-
walk construction.
Find out how you can save Listed among the ordi-
money with Auto-Owners nance’s requirements are Ideally the sidewalk in the foreground on Jonathan Street and to the
‘Tis the season
Insurance multi-policy that all sidewalks must be back of this photo are supposed to be connected. The new ordinance
five feet in width, unless
for savings.
discount.
authorized by the village;
seeks to remedy the problem.
Find out how you can save all sidewalks laid, con- grade consistent with are several locations in the maintained, replaced or
money with Auto-Owners structed or repaired must Village of Almont engi- village where sidewalks installed,” Connors said.
Insurance multi-policy be done in accordance neering standards; and that end abruptly, are unfin- “The challenge is being
discount. with Department of Public it is the property owner’s ished or remain uncon- able to pay for all the
Works standards; all pri- responsibility to replace nected to the nearest sec- needed upgrades.
vate driveways crossing sidewalks in coordination tion of completed side- “These are costly proj-
the sidewalk space (except with driveway replace- walk. ects that will take time and
unpaved streets) must be ment if deemed necessary. “There are definitely money to complete,” he
constructed from “curbline Upgrades are needed areas throughout town that said. “We have to include
to lot line” and placed at a Connors noted there need sidewalks either these in our budget plans.
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Dryden’s Mary Finnigan awarded for Excellence

Dryden High School principal, Supt. ‘best of best’
DRYDEN — Mary
Finnigan, Dryden Junior/
Senior High School
Principal/Supt. of Schools,
was recently presented
with the Michigan Lottery
“Excellence in Education”
Award.
Each week, the
Michigan Lottery recog-
nizes outstanding K-12
teachers and staff who
make a significant impact
in the lives of his/her stu-
dents.
“I am humbled and
honored to have been cho-
Dryden Community
Schools into the 21st cen-
tury of learning,” said
Amy Swantek, Dryden
Start Readiness program,
added a Montessori pre-
school program and transi-
tioned our kindergarten
School’s Class of 2020,
shared in the accolades
heaped upon Finnigan.
“I don’t know anyone
academic achievement.
•Dedication: They con-
sistently go above and
beyond expectations to
help students succeed.
•Inspiration: Their
work inspires others around
them to exceed expecta-
tions either academically
or professionally.
•Leadership: They
demonstrate clear leader-
ship skills in their positions
with their schools or school
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districts.
•Effectiveness: The
nominee’s work has clear
and positive results on the
educational advancement
of students within the
school or school district.
Editor’s note: A big
‘thank you’ to longtime
Dryden Jr./Sr. High
School teacher Sheryl
Czerwinski for providing
the information and photo
for this article.
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Additionally, all
Excellence in Education
award winners are auto-
matically considered for
Schools’ Director of
Business.
“She has introduced
many innovative pro-
grams,” Swantek contin-
classes to a Montessori-
based program.”
Swantek added that
Finnigan works well with
the Board of Education and

who could do what she
does any better,”  said
Teagan. “She does so much
for this school and commu-
nity.”

the Michigan Lottery’s
“Educator of the Year”
Award and a grand prize of
$10,000.
Finnigan’s fellow staff
members have been
impressed with her forward
thinking and innovative
practices.
“During her time in
Dryden, Mrs. Finnigan has
built a positive rapport with
the community and moved
ued. “She established the
Dryden Early College
Academy, which has part-
nerships with not one but
six college partners for our
students.”
Swantek noted that
Finnigan was among the
educational leaders in
Lapeer County, by intro-
ducing STEM college to
the Dryden district.
“She has also trans-
formed our early learning
is an honest and straight-
forward leader.
“I’ve seen some leaders
that are lead by ego,” she
said, “Mrs. Finnigan is not
one of them.”
Dryden High School
students are also apprecia-
tive of the dedication
Finnigan has shown, while
filling the dual roles of
high school principal and
Supt. of Schools.
Teagan Norman, a
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selection committee looks
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employees who represent
the very best of Michigan’s
public school system.
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to demonstrate following
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The Old Guard
is a ceremonial
unit that per-
forms various
duties in and
around
Washington,
D.C. Najor (bot-
tom right)
belongs to a fir-
ing party but for
last week’s
state funeral, he
stood guard at
the doors to the
Washington
National
Cathedral.
High Honors: Najor participates in funeral of Pres. Bush
from page 1
my Company were tasked with
carrying the casket, ushering
guests, and marching in the
cordon at the steps of the
Cathedral.”
Images from the funeral
service show Najor in profile
as Bush’s family members,
including former President
George W. Bush and his wife,
Laura, leave following the ser-
vice.
As to be expected for a
state funeral, attendees includ-
ed all living past presidents
and their spouses, current sen-
ators and congressmen and
foreign heads of state includ-
ing Britain’s Prince Charles
and German Chancellor
Angela Merkel.
Najor acknowledges the
significance of the state funer-
al but believes every ceremony
his company participates in is
important.
“This was the biggest cere-
mony I have been a part of at
the Old Guard and it was an
incredible honor but, it was
the same as every other funer-
al in that we were there to
honor the service of a military
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The former president was
a fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy
in World War II.
According to the Arlington
National Cemetery website,
nearly 30 funeral services are
conducted every week on their
grounds with an additional 6-8
on Saturdays.
As a firing party member
of his company, Najor shoots
the three volleys at the end of
each honors funeral at
Arlington.
The 3rd U.S. Infantry
Regiment, most commonly
referred to as the“Old Guard,”
"I chose to volunteer for the
Old Guard because of the incredibly
unique opportunities it provides."
--Army Spec. Ryan Najor
is a ceremonial unit that pri-
marily focuses on such memo-
rial affairs, Najor said. In addi-
tion to services at Arlington,
members also perform retire-
ment ceremonies, wreath lay-
ing ceremonies at the Tomb of
the Unknown Soldier, and cor-
dons—guarding buildings and
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According to the Army’s
website, The Old Guard is the
oldest active-duty infantry unit
in the Army, having served the
U.S. since 1784. It’s been the
Army’s official Honor Guard
since World War II.
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of national emergency or civil
disturbance.
In order to qualify for The
Old Guard, soldiers must be
infantry members, stand at
least 5 feet 10 inches tall and
meet minimum physical fit-
ness test requirements.
Najor joined the Army in
May 2017 after earning an
associate’s degree from St.
Clair County Community
College. Just a few months
later, in Sept. 2017, he
became a member of The Old
Guard.
“I chose to volunteer
for the Old Guard because
of the incredibly unique
opportunities it provides,”
he said.
Najor said his long term
goal is to remain in the mili-
tary and become a career sol-
dier.
Najor is the son of Tony
and Terri Najor.
Editor’s note: Najor notes
that his answers are his own
and he does not speak for the
Army nor represent their opin-
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Dept. of Agriculture) changed the rule in
2016,” Kalmar said. “Schools are now
expected to more aggressively pursue
those who have accumulated lunch debt
for repayment (yet did not qualify for
free or reduced lunch pricing).”
Kalmar said that per USDA informa-
tion, 76% of U.S. schools are burdened
by school lunch debt.
“In our district, efforts to collect out-
standing debt meant that some students
faced the possibility of not being allowed
to engage in extra-curricular activities
until the debts were paid, or a payment
plan estab-
lished,” he
said.
"We read about
“The these things
efforts of these happening in the
benefactors news, but to have
have changed
that for the it happen in our
better for our community is
students.”
Tomhave
inspiring."
could not have -Liz Tomhave,
been more
pleased with principal
the level of
generosity shown her students and fami-
lies.
“This was an extremely generous and
selfless act of kindness that will affect a
large number of our families,” said
Tomhave. “When the donor first told me
of their intentions, I have to admit I got
choked up.
“We read about these things happen-
ing in the news, but to have it happen in
our community is inspiring.
“I wish to thank our benevolent
benefactors for their goodwill and to
have them know they have made a dif-
ference in the lives of many of our stu-
dents.”
Almont Middle School and Orchard
Primary Principals Kim VonHiltmayer
and Jennifer Szlachta also expressed
their appreciation to the anonymous
donors.
“This is amazing news,” said
VonHiltmayer. “A warm and heartfelt
thank you to the donors. Our Almont stu-
dents are very blessed.”
Szlachta added: “This is a wonderful
example of how a kind act can positively
impact so many,” she said. “What a won-
derful community we have — supporting
each other to make a positive differ-
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St. John’s Episcopal’s
Bazaar Sat., Dec. 15
Proceeds from fundraiser to be split
between church, ‘Outreach Teen Relief’
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
DRYDEN — Those
who purchase items at
Saturday’s (Dec. 15)
“Church Bazaar” at St.
John’s Episcopal Church
will support both the
church and local youth.
The fundraiser runs
Christmas-themed
items can also be
found at the Bazaar.
from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at
the church, located at
4074 South Mill Street.
Event coordinator
Chamber Dinner Dance is Jan. 19 in Imlay City
Nominations sought for Citizen, Merit Award, top organization
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — The
Imlay City Area Chamber
of Commerce has resched-
uled its annual Dinner-
Dance to Saturday, Jan. 19,
2019 at Countryside
Banquet Center.
Per tradition, the
Chamber will announce the
2018 Citizen of the Year,
Merit Award and
Organization of the Year
winners during the event.
Nominations sought
Nominations are now
New St. Clair County
undersheriff takes oath
Matthew Paulus returns to force
ST. CLAIR COUNTY
— Sheriff Tim Donnellon
has appointed Matthew
Paulus as the new
Undersheriff for St. Clair
County, replacing the
retired Tom Buckley.
Paulus was sworn in by
Sheriff Donnellon at a
recent ceremony at the
Sheriff’s Office.
Matthew previously
worked for more than 30
years at the St. Clair
County Sheriff’s Office.
He began his career in
December of 1986 as a
road patrol deputy. Over
the years, he worked in
several different divisions
within the department,
including secondary road
Matthew Paulus (left) is now second in com-
mand at the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office
since being sworn into office by Sheriff Tim
Donnellon.
Russ Underwood said half
the proceeds from the
Bazaar will go to St.
John’s “Outreach Teen
Relief” program, which
provides assistance to
Dryden youth in need of
clothing, personal items
or school supplies.
Underwood explained
that OTR partners with
Dryden School Counselor
Kim Fleming, who helps
identify young people
who can use a helping
hand.
“We want to make
sure that these kids are not
lost or forgotten,” said
Underwood. “There are a
lot of families in rural
areas who are living on
tight budgets.
“At St. John’s, we’re
reaching out to the com-
munity to let people know
that we are here as a
resource for those who
need support.”
Underwood noted that
in the past, Outreach Teen
Relief has provided cloth-
ing and money to accom-
being sought for all three
awards. Nominations must
be submitted to Chamber
Executive Director Teresa
Gormley at the Chamber
office at the Imlay City
Offices by Wednesday,
Dec. 19.
Nominations may also
be emailed to executivedi-
rector@imlaycitymich.
com.
For further informa-
tion, call the Chamber
office at 810-724-1361.
In addition to the award
presentations, Dinner
Dance attendees will enjoy
traffic, school resource
deputy, Special Response
Team and Drug Task Force.
Paulus also worked his
way through the ranks,
retiring as a captain in
January of 2017.
“I am very pleased that
Matt accepted the appoint-
ment as Undersheriff,” said
Sheriff Donnellon.
“He has performed
nearly every duty imagin-
able during his career and I
am sure he will use that
knowledge to be a great
asset as Undersheriff.”
Buckley retired as
Undersheriff on December
1 to pursue a position with
the Michigan Gaming
Commission.
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modate
y o u n g
people
experi-
encing
immedi-
ate and
emergen-
cy needs.
“It’s a
great pro-
gram,” he
s a i d .
“ N o w
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we’d like
to expand
and grow
to include
o t h e r Becky Foster, a member of St. John’s Vestry, displays one of the items available for pur-
churches chase at last year’s Church Bazaar fundraiser.
and pos-
sibly even at the church or in collec- “We’re just here to help information about the
neighboring communi- tion boxes at the Dryden those teens who can use it. Dec. 15 Church Bazaar or
ties.” Township Hall and Village “Supporting our youth St. John’s Episcopal
In addition to the Offices. gives all of us a good Church’s Outreach Teen
funds raised at Saturday’s He noted that the warm feeling,” he contin- Relief, call the church at
Bazaar, the church is seek- young people who receive ued. “This is a small 810-796-2371 and speak
ing donations of new assistance will remain church in a small commu- with Roxanne, or call
clothing and other items anonymous to avoid any nity. But we work tire- Russ Underwood at 810-
suitable for use by teenag- possible embarrassment. lessly to do good things 796-9810.
ers. “We respect the child’s for the community. That’s St. John’s Episcopal
Underwood said dona- and the family’s anonym- what keeps us going.” Church is served by Pastor
tions may be dropped off ity,” said Underwood. For questions or more Nancy Steele.
John Cummins, 1991; Karl
and Sandy Iloncai, 1992;
by Executive Director
Teresa Gormley and Event
Pinnacle Foods.
•Sean Childers:
a catered meal, beer and Ted and Betty Rankin, Coordinator Shannon Rickard, Denney & Garno
wine, a cash bar and a live 1993; John and Betty Hamel. & Assoc.
band for dancing and lis- Cramer, 1994; Fr. John Officers & Board •Brooke Milnes:
tening. Dunn, 1995; Cliff Dorow, •President: John Milnes Chevrolet
Doors will open for the 1996; Harold Dodge, 1997; Powell, Mallard Creek •Ian Kempf: Kempf's
event at 5:30 p.m. for cock- Dr. Donald Harrington, Services, Inc. Imlay City Florist
tails and hors d’oeuvres. 1998; Gertrude Thayer, •Vice President: Rob •Rebecca Homer: The
Dinner will follow at 6:30 1999; John Lengemann, Mette, Mette Financial Print Shop.
p.m. Black tie is optional. 2000; Shirley McKillop, Group. For questions or infor-
Tickets are $50 and may be 2001; Dr. James Sillers, •Secretary: Barbara mation about Chamber
purchased in advance. 2002; Floyd Wells, 2003; Yockey, Barbara L. Yockey activities, contact Shannon
Previous Imlay City Bruce and Marilyn Swihart, Law Office, PLLC. Hamel at eventcoordina-
Citizen of the Year winners 2004; Lorraine Filer, 2005; •Treasurer: Doug tor@imlaycitymichigan.
are Glenn L. Smith, 1974; Warner Hoeksema, 2006; Halabicky, Halabicky State Or leave a message at the
James D. Morrice, 1975; John Mulder, 2007; Ted Farm. Chamber office at 810-
Ronald Juip, 1976; John F. Collom, 2008; Kim •Melanie Lindquist: 724-1361.
Folk, 1977; Fred Bisset, Jorgensen, 2009; Robert
1978; Les and Thelma
Cole, 1979; Carlton and
Muir, 2010; Walter Bargen,
2011; the Honorable Judge Pancake Breakfast at Eagles
Gerry VanWagoner, 1980;
Elsie Baird, 1981; Eugene
Coscarelli, 1982; Grant and
Clayton Preisel, 2012;
Gary Richards, 2013;
Linda Looper, 2014; Kip
IMLAY CITY — The Imlay City Eagles are host-
ing Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 6, 2019
Reaves, 2015; Yvonne from 8-11:30 a.m. at the hall on N. Almont Ave. The
Doris Muir, 1983; Pete and
Wilson, 2016; and Ian cost is $7 for ages 11 and up; $4 for youths ages 6-10;
Eleanor Pelong, 1984;
Kempf, 2017. kids 5 and under admitted free. The breakfast includes
Harold Muir, 1985; Richard
pancakes, ham, a mini-Danish and coffee, juice or
Blonde, 1986; John Cowell,
1987; Dennis and Pat
Chamber operations
The Imlay City Area milk. The event also includes a 50/50 drawing and a
Chamber of Commerce raffle. Proceeds will go toward charities including
Collison, 1988; Harold
office is located inside the cancer and Alzheimer/dementia research and preven-
Schonfeld, 1989; Forest
Imlay City Offices and run tion.
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‘Community Conagra closes two

Warming Tree’ Pinnacle locations
created in Imlay New Jersey plant, headquarters
Residents can drop off, pick up to be shuttered in the New Year
By Maria Brown
gloves, hats, socks, scarves at park mbrown@pageone-inc.com

IMLAY CITY — or decorative addition is for IMLAY CITY — According to multiple

Thoughts about brightening people to find beauty in down- media outlets, Conagra Brands has opted to
up the gazebo at Lamb Steele town and give them a positive shutter two Pinnacle Foods facilities in the
Park for the holidays led to the feel about our community,” state of New Jersey, including the company’s
creation of a ‘Community Walker said. “The more posi- headquarters, in 2019. As a result more than

Warming Tree’ to help those in
need stay warm throughout
the winter.
Using the color scheme
found on the lit trees on Third
Street and Almont Avenue, the
Imlay City Downtown
Development Authority
recently decorated the gazebo
found in Lamb Steele Park.
“Last year while in
Petoskey I noticed the down-
town gazebo was lit,” Dana
Walker, director of the Imlay
City Downtown Development
Authority, said.
“I loved the idea of adding
more lights to downtown in a
park that tends to be underuti-
lized in the winter months.
The hope with any streetscape
tive their experience the more
likely they will visit again and
support our local merchants.”
Originally, Walker thought
about having Santa greet chil-
dren in the gazebo during the
annual Winter Playground
(held this year on November
30). The thought of little ones
waiting outside in the cold to
chat with Santa changed her
mind.
“In passing, I raised my
concerns with my coworkers
at the City office that the gaze-
bo would be lit but still look
empty. It was then that the
idea of a community warming
tree came about,” Walker said.
A Christmas tree has been
placed inside the gazebo and
Photo provided
500 employees will lose their jobs.
Conagra acquired Pinnacle Foods earlier
this year as part of a $10 billion deal. One of
the many brands in Pinnacle Foods’ portfolio
Imlay City DDA Director Dana Walker and Imlay City is Vlasic which maintains its lone plant in
Deputy Clerk Anne McAvoy with the new ‘Community Imlay City.
Warming Tree’ at the gazebo in Lamb-Steele Park. The closure of Pinnacle’s headquarters
will result in 308 layoffs. A second facility,
community members are wel- “We have received very in Cherry Hill, NJ, will mean 196 employees
come to place new gloves, positive feedback regarding will lose their jobs. According to a notice
mittens, hats, scarves, and this program,” Walker said. filed with the federal government by
socks on the tree throughout “It’s funny how a simple idea Conagra, those affected employees will have
the holiday season. Community of adding a few lights to the the opportunity to transfer to the company’s
members who are in need of gazebo has taken off and facilities in places like Omaha and Chicago.
the warming accessories are turned into another example of In October, a Conagra spokesperson told
invited to take from the tree. the generosity of our commu- the Tri-City Times in an email message that
Walker will periodically col- nity,” she continued. “the acquisition of Pinnacle Foods by
lect some of the items and take For more information Conagra Brands does not impact any facili-
them to Imlay City organiza- regarding the Community ties at this time.”
tions who can distribute the Warming Tree, contact Walker Conagra Brands is headquartered in
clothing to individuals in need. at 810-724-2135. Chicago.

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anyone who attends. This is
the first time the holiday
event has been extended to
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Letters from our readers...

‘Repercussions of election 2018 felt in a not positive way’
While the Democrats
pontificate negatively on
the actions of the state leg-
islature, maybe there are
Our Opinion
some real issues below the
surface. The legislature
wants to take away some
power from Witmer and
Nessel, governor-elect and
attorney general-elect.
Why? Since all Witmer’s
team are pure pro abortion
extremists, they will do
whatever necessary to do
two things: one, negate
existing laws limiting
abortion rights, and two
life laws. Michigan has a
law prohibiting abortion
from 1947. If the U. S.
Supreme Court reverses
Roe v. Wade, Michigan
would be a pro life state.
But! With respect to Right
to Life of Michigan, sim-
ple. Investigate fraud in
of Michigan.
Since Lieutenant
Governor Garland
Gilchrist has stated that
we need to eliminate ICE.
We will probably see the
state police ordered not to
aid ICE and release ille-
gals. Good deal! While
Witmer- Nessel-Benson
team are one of the most
hideous group ever elected
to office. Elections have
consequences we’re told.
And I think the repercus-
sions of election 2018 will
be felt not in a positive
way for years to come. The

Gift of literacy
stop Right to Life of nonprofits. Who is a big we’re at it let’s release evil Witmer’s team will
Michigan the nation’s most target. Bingo! Right to drug defendants “unfair- show saddens the years to
effective pro life organiza- Life of Michigan. Tie it up ly” jailed. come.

lasts a lifetime tion in the USA. For part

one the attorney general’s
in court with frivolous
charges and innuendo.
Writers spout on about
these “noble women.”
Christmas should be a
time of joy as we welcome

’T
job is to defend Michigan
is the season of giving, and for laws in court to legal chal-
many, a time to choose a chari- lenges. That’s easy. Just
table cause to support at the end abrogate her duty and don’t
defend pro life since the
of the year. Witmer team is against pro
Right now, The Family Literacy
Center of Lapeer would be an excellent
choice. An anonymous donor has offered Community made event a success
The Almont Downtown
$12,000 in match- Development Authority
ing funds available wishes to extend our sin-
through the end of cere appreciation for all the
2018. As of this businesses, organizations
date, the Center is and individuals who helped
make our 21st Annual
about halfway to Holly Day Light Parade a
meeting the goal. success despite the cold
The matching and rainy evening.
funds will be used With 22 parade partici-
pants, it was a magical eve-
to help keep the ning had by all. The DDA
Center up and run- is very appreciative and
ning, assisting with grateful to the following
mortgage and utility sponsors for their support:
payments, help pay Creekside Hearth &
Patio, Almont Lions Club,
critical staff members, and go toward the Almont Community Park
purchase of GED practice tests, work- Board, Dr. Jay Vanderest,
books and tutoring supplies that help First Independent-
Right to Life is neutered as
thousands of dollars are
spent defending itself.
And instead of promoting
life donations will go to
attorneys fighting the State
Dynamics, Inc., Tri-County
Bank, Lakestone Bank &
Trust, ROWE Professional
Services Company, Country
Smoke House, Novak’s
Supply, Orchard Arbor
#794 of the Gleaner, Charlie
Brown’s, and Law Offices
of Eric Flinn.
A special ‘thank you’ is
also extended to: Terry
Roach, our emcee for the
evening, Mike Bohm, Mike
Schall, Johanna Nuculovic,
Kristina Todaro, Eric
Glosser, Traci Pewinski,
Paula Alfonsi, Rick Dodge,
Lynn Bujak, Shelley Sadler,
Don and Lisa Kniesteadt,
Lynn and Tom Marta, Imlay
City Ford, Almont Police
What is “noble”
about trying to promote
death of unborn infants,
the most vulnerable who
have no one to protect
them except us. The
Almont Historical Society
and American Tree. Jamie
and Emelia Alberts volun-
teered to be the photogra-
phers for the evening, and a
number of Almont High
School students helped Mr.
Jim Wade at the Historical
Society with the Children’s
Holiday Craft and letter
writing to Santa. The per-
formance of the Almont
Singers under the direction
of Ms. Susie Royster and
the Almont Marching Band
under the direction of Mr.
John Reinhard, put every-
one downtown in a holiday
spirit. The sound was cour-
tesy of Universal Sound
Productions.
our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ. We need prayer
now. Pray for our state and
nation.
—David Naeyaert
Allenton
The Almont Fire
Department is to be com-
mended for a job well done,
bringing Santa to down-
town for the lighting of the
Christmas tree.
A special ‘thank you’ to
all the participants in the
parade—the floats were
spectacular.
We hope you make
plans to join us again next
year and that you continue
to enjoy and support our
local businesses. See you
next year on Saturday,
December 7, 2019.
—Kim Schall
Director
Almont DDA
Almont

Thank you Maria Brown

make Family Literacy Center students Descamps Agency, Spring
successful.
Currently, the Center provides free, Generosity appreciated
one-to-one and small group tutoring for
The Imlay City
adults age 17 and older throughout the Downtown Development
Thumb area. More than half of those Authority and Imlay City
served are under the age of 24. The Area Chamber of
Commerce would like to
Center tutors about 300-400 students thank the community for
annually. Thus far in 2018, 47 students
their support of the 8th
have obtained their GED, last year 50 Annual Winter Playground
students earned a GED—which is the held in downtown on
goal of most of the Center’s students. Friday, November 30.
Thank you also to our
Through tutoring, participants build their
reading, writing, math and English-
sponsors: Doug Halabicky-
State Farm, Vintech
speaking skills. Industries, Tri-County
The Center also provides family pro- Bank, Chemical Bank,
Barb Yockey Law Office,
grams, including tutoring for kids Springfield Industries,
through school and library based pro- Imlay City Dental, Imlay
grams, playgroups, and a variety of pro- City Rotary Club, and
grams and workshops. Liebler Insurance Agency. the event and for support-
Family Literacy Center Director Mary We would like to thank
the merchants who hosted
Shelton-Wiese says that literacy skills are an activity during the event:
often handed down from generation to A Million Dreams Studio,
generation, and improving basic skills Hiram’s Tavern, Eden’s
can open new doors for students. “Our Attic, Somewhere in Time
Photography, The Print
students get GEDs, enter college or train- Shop, Hispanic Service
ing programs, and get jobs,” Shelton-
Wiese says in a press release. “Our pro-
gram improves our community and gives Bell ringers help change lives in community
a second chance to those who may have I know you’ve all
failed to succeed in the school system.” passed by those bell ringers
Donations of any amount are wel- walking into the stores dur-
ing the holiday season. But,
come, and each will be matched until the have you noticed they are
$12,000 is met. Donations may be mailed not as prevalent as in previ-
to the Center at 311 Higgins St., P.O. Box ous years?
485, Lapeer, MI 48446 or made online at The Salvation Army is
the ministry that you see
www.readlapeer.com. ringing the bells. They use
’Tis the season of giving. The gift of the funds they receive to
literacy lasts a lifetime. help people in numerous
ways, more than I could
Department, Almont DPW,
Center, King and King
C.P.A.s, Family Hair Care,
123 EscapeRoom, Ruth
Hughes Memorial Library,
Narayan Pharmacy, Total
Urgent Care, and Imlay
City Florist.
Also thank you to our
Department of Public
Works, Imlay City Fire
Department, Imlay City
Police Department, Mayor
Joi Kempf, Tom Youatt,
Julie Salsido and Ian
Kempf for their help in
making the evening a suc-
cess. The DDA and
Chamber greatly appreciate
the community’s support of
ing our local businesses
this holiday season.
—Dana Walker
Director Imlay City DDA
—Shannon Hamel
Event Coordinator,
Imlay City Area
Chamber of Commerce
possibly list here.
Did you know that you
could ring those bells? The
Salvation Army is looking
for people who would vol-
unteer to ring bells and col-
lect donations for people in
need.
You don’t have to give
too much time. You can
work as little as 30 minutes
up to hours. You can ring
bells every single day of the
A huge ‘thank you’ to
Maria Brown for her inter-
est and time wanting to
hear therapy dog Rein
Sellard’s life story and the
good deeds we try to deliv-
er when we are out and
about with both Rein and
her kitten Dalai Rae.
We hope Maria’s arti-
cle will touch the hearts of
her readers, and bring a
New club is forming
Lapeer County 4-H
SPIN Club is introducing a
new theatre program teach-
ing youth the fundamen-
tals of acting. The SPIN
Club runs for three
Saturdays from January 26
through February 9 at the
Michigan State University
Extension Building from
2-4 p.m.
The acting program is
for ages 9-19. Come learn
different acting tips and
games. All acting experi-
week, morning, noon, and
evening.
All you need to do is
ring the bell, make eye con-
tact, greet the shoppers,
thank the donors and wish
folks a Merry Christmas.
(Note: 90% of the money
collected in Lapeer County
stays in the county for dis-
tribution for emergencies
throughout the year.)
If you want to volunteer
smile to their faces, know-
ing there are more great
rescue stories out there,
and possibly urge more
folks to visit the local shel-
ters and pet stores that have
weekend pet adoption
days.
Thank you again,
—Maureanne Bennie
and crew
Almont
ence are welcome to join.
Perform using all of your
body and facial expres-
sions. There is a participa-
tion fee of $20 per youth or
$60 per family with 3 or
more children.
For more information
or an application call the
Michigan State University
Extension Office at 810-
667-0343.
—Brandon Kreiner
MSU Extension Office
Lapeer
for the holiday season, you
can contact Chuck or Carol
Lambert, Salvation Army
Bell Ringer Coordinators at
810-664-5126.
To find out more about
The Salvation Army click
here: https://www.salva-
tionarmy.org
Merry Christmas,
—Andrew Terry
One Church Lapeer
Lapeer

Official member of cracked pot club

I n the ever evolving
quest for self-accep-
tance and enlightenment,
are a Bad#$%’ books and
am immediately drawn
in. I wonder why I’d
For a full two years
this situation occurred
daily, with the woman
known about your flaw, so
I planted flower seeds on
your side of the path, and
there are moments when never heard this story bringing home only one every day while we
the perfect message before—an ancient story and a half pots of water. walked back home you
arrives at the perfect time. with a timeless message. Of course, the perfect pot watered them and made
This is the kind of perfec- It is the story of the was proud of its accom- them grow. For two years,
tion that’s attain- cracked pot, and plishments. But the poor I have been able to pick
able, though it here it is: cracked pot was ashamed these beautiful flowers to
Website photo

cannot be crafted An elderly of its own imperfection decorate the table and
by human hands. Chinese woman and miserable that it give to my friends and
As a recovering had two large pots. could only do half of what neighbors. Without you
perfectionist I Each pot hung on it had been made to do. being just the way you
realize that to be the ends of a pole, After two years of are, there would not have Broken object made more beautiful by its gold-
human is to be which she carried what it perceived to be been this special beauty filled scars, known as the art of kintsukuroi.
flawed. The trick across her shoul- bitter failure, the cracked to grace our homes and
is to embrace Observations in ink... ders. Every day, pot spoke to the woman lives.” This reminds me of when the object broke
those flaws. To
make the most of Catherine Minolli she used this
device to carry
one day by the stream,
saying, “I am ashamed of
I’m liking this quite a
bit. The cracked pot club
the ancient Japanese prac-
tice of kintsukuroi, which
into pieces. It is also
known as “the art of pre-
them, to reach water to her home. myself because this crack is a big one, as the gift of is repairing a broken cious scars.”
toward acceptance and to One of the pots was in my side causes water being human brings ceramic item by filling in And so, once again
look for the gift. perfect and always deliv- to leak out all the way imperfections. the cracks with gold. these stories that survive
Sometimes I don’t ered a full portion of back to your house.” Sometimes, those imper- Rather than hide or toss the test of time bring a
have to look very far at water. The other had a The old woman smiled fections lead to beautiful out the broken object, the timeless message.
all, as is the case with the deep crack in it and and replied, “Did you and surprising things, like gold-filled cracks make it Acceptance is beauty,
following story. I hear it leaked. At the end of the notice that there are flow- hearing the perfect story more beautiful and and we are all beautiful
while listening to another long walk from the stream ers on your side of the at the perfect time and refined, unique with the exactly as we are.
of Italian American to the house, the cracked path, but not on the other embracing the flaws that random and irregular pat- Email Catherine at
author Jen Sincero’s ‘You pot arrived only half full. pot’s side? I have always make us all unique. terns that were created cminolli@pageone-inc.com.

To sit on Santa’s knee
M y volunteer badge
clipped to my red
sweater, I stand inside the
Detroit Institute of Arts. A
reindeer headband accents
my holiday cheer. I’m
happy to oblige when asked
to take tickets for pictures
with
Santa. As
a young-
ster, I
believed
in Santa
Claus
with all
my heart.
A
Honest Living...
sense of
expecta-
Iris Lee Underwood
tion
swells in the queue of par-
ents and children as Santa
poses in his chair for a cam-
era check. Oh the joy of
Noel Night in downtown
Detroit!
Impeccably dressed in
his red and white suit and
bearded with his own whis-
kers, he utters not one “Ho!
Ho! Ho!” The twinkle in his
eyes says it all. This Santa
embodies how I imagine the
real Saint Nicholas.
I recall my dad on
Christmas Eve. Ever the
prankster, he would point to
the darkness outside our liv-
ing room’s window. “Look!
Up there, over the Rivard’s
house. There’s Rudolf’s red
Capac woman is ‘Volunteer of Year’
Farm Bureau awards Stacey Lauwers
TRI-CITY AREA —
Michigan Farm Bureau’s
(MFB) President Carl
Bednarski recognized St.
Clair County Farm Bureau
member Stacey Lauwers, a
Capac resident, as the orga-
nization’s 2018 Presidential
Volunteer of the Year, dur-
ing his annual address at
their 99th annual meeting
at DeVos Place. The
Presidential Volunteer of
the Year award recognizes
a farmer member who has
exhibited a commitment to
a specific program or event
in their community.
“Stacey is dedicated to
helping others understand
agriculture, and she works
diligently to build a team of
volunteers who have suc-
cessfully delivered numer-
ous consumer and youth
educational events in St.
Clair county over the past
ten years,” said President
Carl Bednarski.
Lauwers is the chair of
St. Clair County Farm
Bureau’s Promotion and
Education (P&E)
Committee, and she also
serves on the Michigan
Farm Bureau’s State P&E
Committee, holding the
position of vice chair for
Bread pudding for the holidays
D ear Lynn,
I remember when
the restaurants would serve
Hush Puppies, but I
haven’t had any in years.
Does anyone have a reci-
pe?
—Ray from Caro
Diana from Coldwater
has been making her Bread
Pudding with Caramel
Sauce for years. Cheryl
from Manitou Beach sent
in the recipe for Bread
Pudding that her husband
got from the wife of a
hunting guide in
Saskatchewan. Judy from
Litchfield says her Whole
Wheat Bread Pudding is
delicious served with
vanilla ice cream. Please
stop by my blog, Food,
Fun and More for a visit at
www.lseckerle.wordpress.
com. Send recipes and
requests to The Recipe
Exchange at lynneckerle@
gmail.com.
BREAD PUDDING
WITH
CARAMEL SAUCE
Pudding:
1 lb loaf of Vienna
bread
6 eggs
3 1/2 c milk bine butter or margarine,
nose! Listen to Santa’s
sleigh bells!”
I’d stand still as a statue and
strain my eyes and ears.
Year after year, never did I
doubt Dad told the truth.
After all, I believed in Jesus
without seeing Him.
Santa’s cameraman
motions thumbs up. I col-
lect tickets and drop them
into a box. “Merry
Christmas!”
“Merry Christmas!”
guests reply.
I believed Santa, Mrs.
Claus and their elves lived
in the North Pole—a place
like Heaven. Even when
Santa didn’t eat all our
cookies and drink the milk
we left, I believed in his
eternal return Christmas
Eve.
Until my ninth year.
That summer while at play,
a cousin my age leaned
close. “Your mommy wrote
my mommy a letter and
said she’s pregnant, that
she’s always pregnant.”
Unawares, my cousin taught
me a new word. By sum-
mer’s end, my childhood
innocence unraveled entire-
ly. I knew where babies
came from and Santa no
longer existed.
As the line for Santa
thins, I observe his gentle-
ness with the children,
teens, and adults. It’s odd. I
the past two years.
As stated by her nomi-
nators, Lauwers is the rea-
son St. Clair County Farm
Bureau has a P&E
Committee. Stacey is very
well organized, enthusias-
tic, and willing to share the
story of agriculture any
time. Stacey knows how to
motivate volunteers and
find jobs to fit each of their
personalities and strengths.
Stacey coordinates, orga-
nizes, and runs the county’s
Project RED (Rural
Education Day) program
that has grown to reach
more than 700 4th grade
students throughout St.
Clair County, guided by
over 70 volunteers. The
program has become so
popular, they consistently
have a waiting list of
schools that want to attend.
A graduate of Central
Michigan University with a
B.S. in both Science and
Education, Lauwers has
helped lead the continued
growth of Agriculture in
the Classroom efforts on
the MFB State P&E
Committee, along with
helping to bring MFB’s
Food, Agriculture and
Resources in Motion
1 1/2 c sugar
1 c light cream
2 t vanilla
1/2 c raisins (optional)
Caramel Sauce:
1/2 c butter or
margarine
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c packed
brown sugar
1/2 c whipping
cream
1 t vanilla
Directions:
Pudding— Cut the
bread into 1 inch
cubes. Spread
The Recipe Exchange... 1/2 t vanilla
bread cubes in a
shallow baking pan
and cover loosely. Let
cubes dry out overnight.
The next day, beat together
eggs, milk, sugar, light
cream and vanilla in a mix-
ing bowl. In a very large
mixing bowl, combine
bread cubes and raisins.
Pour milk mixture over all.
Stir until bread is soaked.
Turn mixture into a well
buttered 13x9x2 inch bak-
ing pan. Cover with alumi-
num foil and bake at 325
degrees until set, about 45
to 60 minutes. Sauce—In a
medium saucepan, com-
Author tells Santa her Christmas wish during
his visit to the DIA.
can’t remember sitting on
Santa’s knee as a child. Did
I ever tell him what I want-
ed for Christmas? about his assignment. I con-
Miraculously, he always
left the desire of my heart
under our tree.
Santa looks across the
spacious hall and catches
my eye. He waves a gloved
hand and points to his knee.
I shake my head and
point to the ticket box.
“Iris, I’ll take tickets if
you’d like a picture with
Santa,” my volunteer direc-
tor says.
Santa waves again.
In a moment of unex-
pected fulfillment, I sit on
Santa’s knee.
“What's your name?”
“Iris.”
We pose for our picture.
Michigan Farm Bureau President Carl
Bednarski congratulates Capac’s Stacey
Lauwers on being named the 2018 Presidential
Volunteer of the Year.
(FARM) Science Lab
mobile classroom from
concept to reality.
Along with her com-
mitment to Farm Bureau,
Lauwers serves on the
Capac FFA Advisory
Board, the Farm Service
Agency Board, and is a
Farmers’ Advisory Council
Member for America’s
Farmers Grow Rural
Education, sponsored by
the Monsanto Fund, which
partners with farmers
sugar, brown sugar and
whipping cream. Cook and
stir over medium heat until
mixture boils. Remove
from heat and stir in vanil-
la. Pour over cooked bread
pudding.
BREAD
PUDDING
4 slices of bread,
cubed
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 c sugar 1/4 t cinnamon
Pinch of salt
3/4 c raisins
Lynn Eckerle 1 1/2 c milk inside of a 1 1/2 quart bak-
1 t cinnamon
Directions: Lightly spray a
loaf pan or a 1 1/2 quart
casserole with non-stick
cooking spray. In a large
bowl, mix together bread
cubes, eggs, sugar, salt,
vanilla, raisins and milk.
Turn mixture into prepared
pan. Bake at 350 degrees
until pudding starts getting
brown on the sides, about
20 minutes. Remove
from oven and stir in
cinnamon. Return to oven
and cook an additional
20 minutes, until pudding
isn’t watery in the center.
Enjoy!
Photo provided
“What would you like
for Christmas, Iris?”
This Santa is serious
sider what I want most in
the whole world.
“It’s a hard request,
Santa.”
“Go for it.”
Eye to eye, I spoke it.
He sighed. “I don’t have
power to do that.”
I nodded. “But you can
pray.”
“Yes, I can.”
“Merry Christmas,
Santa.”
“Merry Christmas, Iris.”
Dear Reader, I believe
in the first Noel Night with
all my heart. God with us.
Hope of His world.
Email Iris at
irisleeu@sbcglobal.net.
Photo provided
across the U.S. to support
rural schools by offering
grants, focused on enhanc-
ing STEM education and
curriculum. She and her
husband Mike, along with
their son, operate a fourth-
generation family farm,
growing alfalfa, soybeans
and wheat.
Lauwers received a gift
certificate, as well as a
$2,000 award to help her
continue agricultural pro-
motion efforts.
WHOLE WHEAT
BREAD PUDDING
2 1/2 c day old cubes
of whole wheat bread
1/4 c golden raisins
1/4 c finely chopped (LCVA) in its support for
dried apricots
1-5 1/2 oz can apricot
nectar
Water
3/4 c nonfat dry milk
1/3 c honey
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/8 t salt
Directions: Preheat oven
to 350 degrees. Coat the
ing dish with non-stick
cooking spray. In the bak-
ing dish, mix together
bread cubes, raisins and
apricots. Pour apricot nec-
tar in a 4 cup measure.
Add water to measure 2
1/4 cups. Mix in dry milk,
honey, eggs, cinnamon and
salt. Pour over bread
cubes. Let stand for 15
minutes. Bake at 350
degrees for 30 minutes or
until set in the center.
Serve warm with vanilla
ice cream. maximum of three typed, double-spaced pages. Send them to: Tri-
Email recipe requests
and recipes to Lynn at
lynneckerle@gmail.com.
Page 13-TRI-CITY TIMES-DECEMBER 12, 2018
Lives intersect in
a beautiful way
A s is often the case,
Ginger Miller and I
found ourselves seated next
to each other at BSF (Bible
Study Fellowship). We
shared a bit about what
was going in our lives
these days. Out of that
quick minute came this—a
discovery that our experi-
ences were intersecting in
a beautiful way. She told
me about the 13-week grief
support group that had just
begun at the Lamb Steele
Building (Imlay City
Senior Center at the corner
of M-53 and 395 E. Third
Street).
She
handed
me a
flyer
about the
group,
asking
me if I’d
promote
it. The
Perspectives...
graphics Willene Tanis
on the
handout
showed a cracked goblet
with the following words:
PICKING UP THE
PIECES: “BLESSED
ARE THEY THAT
MOURN FOR THEY
SHALL BE
COMFORTED.”
That discussion
between us happened a
week ago, and I noticed
that the information on the
flyer said the group had
begun the day before our
conversation. “True,” she
said. “But that was just
kind of an introduction. It’s
fine to join in at any point.
Holidays can be very diffi-
cult if you are grieving.
Sometimes joining with
others can help. We meet
from 1 to 3 p.m. on
Tuesdays.”
It is my understanding
that this happens right after
the lunch at the Center.
There is no charge. There
is easy access and easy
parking by the gazebo just
below the water tower.
Contacts are Tracy
Ruhlman @ Senior Center:
810-724-6030 and Ginger
Miller: 810-724-5772.
The broken goblet pic-
ture and the “Picking Up
the Pieces” logo on the
flyer prompted me to men-
tion the book, “Shattered
Dreams” by Larry Crabb,
which I have been reading.
“Maybe I can combine
these two things in my col-
umn next week.”
Local veterans invited
to Fri., Dec. 14 Lunch
Admission is one unwrapped
toy for Marines’ Toys for Tots
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
LAPEER COUNTY  —
This Friday, Dec. 14, is the
last chance to assist Lapeer
County Veterans Affairs
the Marine Corps Reserve’s
campaign to benefit local
children.
From 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
on Friday, the Lapeer
County VA will host a
“Sandwich & Song” lunch
at the Lapeer County
Courthouse in conjunction
with the Marines’ Toys for
Tots program.
Attendees will be treat-
ed to sandwiches, cookies,
beverages and the singing
of Christmas carols led by
members of the Lapeer
County (Youth) Esteem
Team, LCVA staff, and a
yet-to-be-announced “spe-
cial guest.”
There is no charge for
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“Actually, Larry Crabb
is one of our DVD present-
ers for our group!” Ginger
told me.
So, dear readers, I hope
you’ll have a little patience
with me as I share again
from that book. The part I
had already planned to
share this week isn’t actu-
ally about grieving. It is
from a section titled
“Desire or Addiction?”
Even I was surprised,
though, to see that this
chapter and the topic of
grieving share similar and
overlapping themes. Mull
over and absorb these few
paragraphs from “Shattered
Dreams” with me: If you’ll
recall, last week’s column,
which was barely in the
newsstands yet when
Ginger and I talked (so she
hadn’t read it...well, neither
had I after I’d e-mailed it
in) spoke of Naomi and her
grief—still so painful when
she returned to her home-
land that she asked her
neighbors to re-name her
Marah (bitter). Against that
backdrop, read this little
section which I read later
on in the book:
“Why was Naomi able
to see God’s hand when He
began to move in her life?
Many people can’t. Why
could she? I think it was
because she entered her
heart so deeply, feeling all
its pain, that she eventually
stumbled into the core of
her heart, where she want-
ed God.
“People who find some
way to deaden their pain
never discover their desire
for God in all its fullness.
Instead they live for relief
and become addicts...to it.
“Inconsolable pain, the
kind that drives away every
vestige of happiness and
renders us incapable of
fully enjoying any pleasure,
can be handled only by
discovering a capacity for
a different kind of joy.
“That is the function of
pain, to carry us into the
inner recesses of our being
that wants God. We need to
let soul-pain do its work by
experiencing it fully.”
So...whether or not you
agree with Dr. Crabb’s
comments, perhaps you’d
like to check out this group
which offers fellowship
with others who are at
some stage of picking up
broken pieces.
Email Willene at
willenetanis@aol.com.
lunch. Admission requires
the donation of one
unwrapped toy.
Following the event,
Marines will collect the
donated toys and distribute
them to designated Lapeer
County children in time for
Christmas.
Lapeer County VA offi-
cials report that response to
this year’s collection drive
has been significant.
“To date, the LCVA has
set a new record with two
chock-full boxes of toys for
the youngsters,” said
Lapeer County VA Director
Ed Ronders. “Our goal is to
fill four boxes.”
Those unable to attend
the Sandwich & Song lunch
may still donate an
unwrapped toy at the LCVA
office at 287 W. Nepessing
St. in downtown Lapeer.
For further informa-
tion, call the VA office at
810-667-0256.
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Town Talk
Editor’s 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 pub-
lication date.
For Senior Citizens
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from
9-10 a.m. at
Congregational Church in
First
Almont. Practice led by Dina
Miramonti, RYT.
Imlay City Senior Center
“Texas Hold ‘Em” 12:30 p.m.
For info 810-724-6030.
Council on Aging Membership
is open to individuals 18 and
older. The Capac Senior
Center is open 8:30 a.m.-4:30
p.m. weekdays. We offer a
variety of activities such as fit-
ness and craft classes, a book
review group, cards and bus
trips. For info, call Lori at
395-7889.
Almont and Dryden area
senior citizens meet the 2nd
Tuesday of the month at 12
p.m. at the Almont Lions Hall,
222 Water St., for a potluck
and program. Call 798-8210
for more info.
Adults 55 and over are invited
to Berlin Twp. Senior Center
to play cards from noon-3
p.m. the 2nd Wednesday of
every month. Bring a sack
lunch, beverages provided.
Senior stretch exercise on
Tuesdays 10-11 a.m. Potluck
luncheons will be served the
4th Tuesday of every month at
noon. For info, call 810-395-
4518.
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.
Dinner and card playing,
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. For info,
Branch Senior Center on
Monday and Thursday eve-
call 586-752-6543. nings from 5:30-7 p.m. Call
810-441-0322 for more info.
Swing Dance Lessons at the
Port Huron Senior Center, 600 Orchards’ Cupboard Food
Grand Avenue, Port Huron, Pantry is open the 3rd
every Tues. from 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday of every month 9
and the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of a.m.-noon. Food distributed at
the month from 7:30-9 p.m.
with instructors Lyle Malaski
74903 McKay Rd., Bruce
Twp., 586-336-4673. www.
& Kristina Morton. For info, orchardsonline.org.
call 810-984-5061.
Museums
Free Meals, Food
The Almont Community
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Historical Society Museum is
open Saturdays from 1-4 p.m.
‘Food for Families’ kitchen is
open to the public for free, hot Please stop by and learn about
your community. Society
meals every Monday and
Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m. meetings are held at the muse-
um on the second Monday of
This Heart Loves Food Pantry the month at 7 p.m. For more
is open the 1st Saturday of info call 810-796-3355.
each month from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Capac Historical Society
at Gateway Assembly Church,
2796 S. Van Dyke Rd., Imlay is open to visitors daily from
1-3 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. on
City.
Sundays. Call 810-395-2859
The Attica United Methodist for more info.
Church will be holding a free
The Dryden Historical Society
community meal on the 2nd
meets at 7 p.m. the first
and 4th Tuesday of each
month from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Wednesday of the month and
For more info please call 810-
724-0690 or visit www.atti-
the museum opens every
Monday from 5:30-7 p.m.
caumc.org.
Beginning in April the Imlay
City Historical Museum is
The Attica Food Bank at the
Attica United Methodist open on Saturdays from 1-4
p.m. and welcomes visitors at
Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is
that time. The museum fea-
open from 2-4 p.m. the second
and fourth Monday of the tures period rooms that
appear as they would have
month. Proof of residency and
need required. been prior to the turn of the
20th century and into the
The Capac Community Food 1930s. Fabulous artifacts greet
Pantry, 112 S. Main Street, is guests in every room and
open each Wednesday from transport them back to when
1-3 p.m. Please call LOVE, life was a simpler time. Visitors
INC. at 810-245-2414 in will find exhibits relating to
advance to ensure your food railroading, military, local his-
voucher will be received before tory and much more. Docents
you stop in to shop. Any ques- are on hand to answer ques-
tions, please call Joyce tions and assist with research.
Kaufman at 810-395-7532. Stop in and take a look!
Youth Events
The Capac Kitchen serves free
meals every Tuesday from
4:30-6 p.m. at Zion United
Ready, Set, Go! Workshop.
Methodist Church.
This is a FREE workshop for
Free meals for people in need 3-5 year olds & parents/care-
are offered at the North givers! Enjoy fun projects that
will develop your child’s skills
and prepare them for school!
Children also enjoy a snack,
story time, and a free book!
Call the Family Literacy
Center today to reserve your
seat at 810-664-2737 and for
more info on dates and times.
Play groups available. Free 6
week sessions. At these FREE
90-minute playgroups, chil-
dren will participate in story-
time, developmentally appro-
priate games and crafts, learn
new skills, and enjoy a snack
and social time with other
11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cavis
Pioneer Restaurant, 5600
children. Parents will have the Lapeer Rd. in Kimball Twp.
chance to talk to other adults 48074. No RSVP necessary.
with same-age children. For more info call Joanne K.
Register now for the next ses- at 810-324-2304. This activity
sion! Numerous locations and is sponsored by Widowed
dates available. For more info Friends, a peer support group
and to sign up call the Family
Literacy Center at 810-664-
www.widowedfriends.org.
Widowed Friends invites all
2737.
widowed to join us for break-
fast and friendship in a safe
Support Groups setting every 2nd and 4th
Monday of the month at 9 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) at Sero’s, 925 Gratiot in
meetings are held every Marysville. For more info, call
Monday night at 8 p.m. at St. Julie at 810-388-0868.
Paul’s Lutheran Church in For those that have experi-
Imlay City.
enced the death of a loved one,
a support group is available
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
and Al-Anon meetings are facilitated by a trained United
held every Wednesday night at Hospice Service (UHS)
8 p.m. at the Capac United bereavement volunteer.
Methodist Church, Capac, Marlette Regional Hospital,
2770 Main Street in Marlette,
MI.
hosts this support group the
1st Tuesday of each month in
CHRISTMAS the Administration Conference
Room. For time and more
COOKIE WALK info, call 800-635-7490 or visit
www.marletteregionalhospi-
Saturday, Dec. 15 @ 9am
tal.org.
St. Nicholas
Catholic Church
4331 Capac Rd • Capac
TOPS 620 Lapeer weight- loss
group meets Tuesday nights at
the Hunter’s Creek Mobile
Large tin for $9, fill with Home Park Club House, 725
your choice of delicious DeMille Rd. in Lapeer. Weigh-
homemade cookies! in from 6-6:30 p.m., meeting
from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more
Come early for best selection! info call 810-664-7579.
Grief share. Tuesdays at 1
p.m., Imlay City Sr. Center,
Fundraisers
Lamb Steele building on Third
Christmas Cookie Walk will
St. New series starts Aug. 6.
For info or to register call be held at St. Nicholas Catholic
Church, 4331 Capac Road,
Tracy at 810-724-6030 or
Ginger at 810-724-5772. Capac on Saturday, December
15 at 9:00 a.m. Purchase a
Lapeer Area Citizens Against large tin for $9.00 and fill it
Domestic Assault meets 1-3 with your choice of delicious
p.m. every Wednesday in the
homemade cookies. Come
Lapeer Court House for per-
early for best selection! Call
sonal protection order clinic. 810-395-2049 for more infor-
For info 810-246-0632.
mation.
10A Friday AFG Family
Woman’s Life Chapter 855 is
Groups meeting. Imlay City collecting bottles and cans all
FOC Lutheran Church, 7191
year long. With your help we
Imlay City Rd, Imlay City. can make a difference in some-
Contact Ginger Miller at 810- one’s life at a time when they
724-5772 for more informa-
need the most help. Please
tion. consider being part of the big-
Romeo Washington Parks and ger picture. Donate your bot-
Rec. One on one grief counsel- tles and cans today. For a
ing provided at both Romeo representative of our group
and Washington Centers. By call 810-392-5136.
appointment only, please call
The Imlay City Christian
to set up your appointment
today 586-752-6543. Free of School has discount cards
charge. available for sale. Proceeds
benefit the school’s athletic,
FOR WIDOWED MEN & music and PE programs. For
WOMEN: Lunch-Cards- more information call Imlay
Friendship. Join us every 3rd City Christian School, Mon.-
Tuesday of each month from Fri. 8-4, 810-724-5695.
Medical Care
Lapeer County Health
Department, 1800 Imlay City
Rd., Lapeer - Regular
Immunization Clinic Hours:
(held in 2nd floor clinic area)
Walk-In, Mondays 1-3 p.m.; By
Appointment Only, Wednesdays
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 4-6
p.m., Thursdays 1-3:45 p.m.
Hepatitis vaccine is now avail-
able. For additional info, to
check if we accept your insur-
ance, or to schedule an appoint-
ment please call 810-667-0448.
Free hearing and vision screens
for children of preschool age
are available at the Lapeer
County Health Department. To
schedule an appointment please
call 810-667-0448 or 810-245-
5549.
Capac Pharmacy is teaming
with Support Million Hearts by
offering in-pharmacy blood
pressure screenings, 136 North
Main St. in Capac, Tuesdays, 9
a.m.-6 p.m. Everyone is invited
to come and have their blood
pressure read for free.
Events
Justified Quartet Christmas
Concert. Sat., Dec. 8, 6 p.m.
Goodland Community Church.
Spreading Christmas Joy. Love
offerings will be taken. for info
call 810-724-8064.
Ukulele Hawaiian Christmas
Concert. Washington Parks and
Rec, 57880 Van Dyke,
Washington Township. Thur.,
Dec. 13, 2-3 p.m. Enjoy some
traditional holiday songs along
with songs of the season that are
tradional in the Hawaiian
Islands. No Charge.
Zumba Gold. Combines dance
steps with a low impact routine.
Bring water and a face towel.
Every Monday and Wednesday
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Washington
Parks and Rec Center, 57880
Van Dyke, Washington Twp.
Fee charged. Call 586-752-6543
for info.
Sculpt, Flex and Stretch.
Beneficial weight training.
Every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday. Washington Parks and
Rec Center , 57880 Van Dyke,
Washington Twp. Call 586-752-
6543 for times and prices.
Other
Free tutor training for people
who would like to help others in
our community improve
English skills. Volunteer basis.
Please call for orientation
before training at 810-664-2737.

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Humanity of Lapeer County at
the office. Interested parties can
call 810-664-7111 and speak to
Carolyn, Cheryl or Pete at 810-
660-7823.

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1635 Berville Road, Allenton, MI
200 North Cedar (M-53) 4411 Newark Road
859 N. Van Dyke Road Pastor Gayle Hortop (VFW) of Imlay City, Post 2492,
Imlay City, MI Attica, MI 48412 Imlay City, Michigan 48444 Phone: (586) 784-5854 598 N. Almont Ave. (Fairgrounds
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Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
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Pastor Tim Martin Soul winning is not our
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Sunday Worship: 10 a.m Church 810-395-2112 www.imlaycitycrc.org Wayne Boyd, Pastor the month at Masonic Center in
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Attica Food Bank: Sunday School - 9:15 am - All Ages Worship 10:00 a.m. 881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888
Serving those in 48412, Sunday Service: 10:30 am Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Sunday Bible Classes: 9:45 am
2-4 pm, 2nd & 4th Monday Junior Church and Nursery Available Youth Ministry Worship Services The Imlay City American
of the month. Bible Studies Every MOPS Program 10:30 am & 6:00 pm Legion Post 135 meets the 2nd
Community Dinner: Community Men’s & Women’s Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm and last Wednesdays of the
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2nd & 4th Tuesday, 4-6 pm Bible Studies month at 7:30 p.m. The post is
Tuesday Morning Live Webcasting Sunday all worship services
Pastor Ron Rouse 9:30 am 11:00 am 810-724-4315 over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont located at 212 E. Third Street.
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Community
Pastor: Rev. Noel Cornelio
Saturday Mass (810) 395-7557 The Evening Star Quilt Guild
Corner of 4th St. & Almont Ave. 4:00 pm - St. Nicholas • 6:00 pm - Sacred Heart

5394 Main Street - Dryden
810-796-3341
Pastor Patricia Hoppenworth
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
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(Across from the Library)
www.imlayumc.org 9:00 am - Sacred Heart • 11:00 am - St. Nicholas
Like Us On
10:30 a.m. Worship
Nursery Available
Jr. Church for K-5th grade
Youth Group 6th-12th grade
5pm-6:30pm Sundays
Saturdays 3 pm St. Nicholas • 5:30 pm Sacred Heart
Rev. Dr. Marcel Allen Lamb
810-724-0687
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Church
Sunday Masses 2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City  meets the last Wednesday of
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm each month at the Davison
6:00 pm (Spanish) - Scared Heart
Weekdays
Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer
2008 N. Van Dyke Evening Service - 5:00 p.m. 
Tuesday at St. Nicholas at 8:30 am
Wednesday at Sacred Heart at 10 am Rd. in Davison. Meetings start
Imlay City, MI 48444 Wednesday Family Night - 6:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.
First Thursdays at St. Nicholas at 7 pm at 6:30 p.m. and doors open at 6
First Fridays at Sacred Heart at 7 pm Supervised child care during all services
First Saturdays at Sacred Heart at 8 am
810.724.1747 Sunday School p.m. For more info call Lisa,
Confessions
Phone: 810-724-8110 9:00 a.m. September thru May 810-358-7294.
Worship Service: 10:00 am18
First Saturdays at 7:30 am at Sacred Heart Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist
Staffed Nursery During Worship 18
Markets
Sundays at 5:30 pm before the Spanish Mass 18 18

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Church of Christ
U.M.C. 670 N. Van Dyke
Imlay City, MI 48444
905 Holmes Rd. - Allenton, MI Sunday Service
Corner of Almont Road
Bible Study (all ages) 10:00am
Morning Worship 11:00am
810-395-2409 1st Sunday of the
Month Evening Service 2:30pm
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Classes (all ages) 7:00pm Contemporary Service - Wednesdays 7:00 pm
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John Barker, Minister
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St. Cornelius
Catholic Church
3834 N. Mill Street, P.O. Box 208
Dryden MI 48428
www.fmsaints.com
NEW MASS SCHEDULE BEGINNING
JUNE 30TH and JULY 1ST
Weekday Mass: NEW MASS SCHEDULE BEGINNING 11:00 am - SUNDAY SCHOOL &
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00 a.m.
Weekend Masses: Weekday Mass: Thursday 8:00 a.m.
Saturday 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 18
Christ United Church of Christ
Lutheran Church -
Every Sunday The Lapeer
275 Bancroft - Imlay City 201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI Center’s Flea Market is open 8
Missouri Synod (Corner of 5th Street) 810-798-8855 a.m. - 3 p.m. with up to 75
7191 Imlay City Road, Imlay City Sunday Worship Service booths inside and outside sell-
Bible Study - 9:00 am 810-724-6207 at 10:15 a.m.
ing a huge variety of items to
Worship Time - 10:30 am Sunday School & Morning Adult Group 9:30 a.m. Nursery available and Jr. Church
for ages 3 thru 5th grade the public. The Lapeer Center
Children’s Church - 10:30 am Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Building is at 425 County
Rev. Dr. Renee C. Jackson
Jr./Sr. High Youth Group ~ Sunday’s 6-8pm
SALT Program ~ Tues. & Thurs. 4-5:30pm Center Street. This long-run-
Phone 810-724-2620 “No matter who you are or where you are Pre-School - 5th grade ning community event is spon-
lutheranfamilyofchrist.org on life’s journey, you are welcome here!” Pastor William King
18 18 18 18 sored by The Lapeer Center, a
St. John The Holy Redeemer Light of Christ 501(c)3 non-profit organization
for over 60 years. For informa-
Evangelist Lutheran Church
Catholic Church 4538 Dryden Rd. • Dryden, MI Community tion on space rentals, call 810-
347-7915. Low rental prices on
872 Capac Rd.
Allenton, MI 48002
810-796-3951
www.lutheransonline.com/holyred Church inside and outside space. There
810-395-7074 is no admission charge. For
www.fmsaints.com
8:00 am - BIBLE CLASS
9:30 am - WORSHIP
2720 Winslow Road general information on the Flea
Imlay City, MI 48444 Market, Lapeer Center room
JUNE 30 and JULY 1
TH ST BIBLE CLASS
Christmas Eve Service 7pm & 9pm 1 Mile South of I-69 Overpass rentals and catering, call 810-
Christmas Day Service 10am
Weekend Masses: ALL WELCOME!!! Sunday Worship 10:30 am 664-2109, email lapeercenter@
Pastor Steven Helms gmail.com or see www.
Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 18 Christian Preschool Available 18 Phone: 810-724-6999 18 LapeerCenter.org.

Rural Lifestyles
Boxwood blight found in Michigan
A C R O S S
MICHIGAN — Boxwood
blight, a serious fungal dis-
ease that attacks boxwood
(a popular landscape
shrub), has been detected
for the first time in
Michigan. The disease
was found in Oakland
County in three separate
locations: a landscape firm,
a homeowner’s yard and in
holiday wreaths being sold
at a retail store. The
Michigan Department of
Agriculture and Rural
Development (MDARD)
was also notified by the
Wisconsin Department of
Agriculture, Trade and
Consumer Protection that
infected boxwood may
have been sold at other
retail locations in
Michigan.
An example of boxwood blight leaf lesions.
New Beginning Farmers series offered online by MSU Extension
TRI-CITY AREA —
People who are exploring
new farm businesses will
benefit from participating
in the Michigan State
University Extension
2019 Beginning Farmer
Webinar Series. New and
expanding farm businesses
provide jobs, income,
increased economic and
social stability, and
increased food security to
rural and other communi-
ties. Providing basic, prac-
tical information on sound
production practices, busi-
ness management and
marketing to people
interested in, or already
engaging in, new and
expanding farm enterpris-
es of any size helps
these small businesses
succeed.
From January to April
A Beginning Farmer Webinar series launches
in mid-January and will cover topics ranging
from fruit and seed saving to farm finances
and selling wholesale.
Weather
almanac
Lapeer station
Minimum temp.
6.9 on Sunday, 9th
Maximum temp.
35.7 on Tuesday, 4th
Rainfall
0 inches
Weather data courtesy of Enviro-weather,
www.enviroweather.msu.edu
“Boxwood blight is a appeared in the 1990s in
devastating disease that the United Kingdom and is
has caused significant loss- now widely distributed in
es to homeowners and the Europe. In the United
nursery industry in states States, the disease was first
that already have the dis- found in 2011 in
ease,” said Gina Alessandri, Connecticut, North
director of MDARD’s Carolina and Virginia and
Pesticide and Plant Pest has since spread to more
Management Division. than 24 states. Boxwood
“In Connecticut alone, blight affects all species of
the first year after detec- boxwood; however, some
tion, boxwood losses in species and cultivars are
field-grown and container more susceptible than oth-
nurseries exceeded $3 mil- ers. American boxwood
lion and we could see a and English boxwood are
similar effect in Michigan highly susceptible. This
should it become wide- disease also affects the
spread.” related shrub, sweetbox,
Boxwood blight pro- and Pachysandra, a com-
duces dark brown leaf mon ground cover.
spots and causes rapid Boxwood and Pachysandra
defoliation that sometimes are commonly used in
kills young boxwoods. commercial and residential
Boxwood blight first plantings throughout
Michigan.
Wreaths displayed out-
doors are a potential con-
cern if they are exposed to
the elements. The biggest
risk comes when people
dispose of the infected
wreaths after the holidays.
MDARD recommends
that anyone who has a
Photo by MDARD
wreath containing box-
wood plant parts should
consider it infected and
dispose of it by burning or,
even better, double-bag-
ging it and including it
2019, MSU Extension will Feb. 27
offer 12, one-hour long •Pruning small fruits –
online programs that will March 6
take place Wednesday eve- •Quality hay and pas-
nings at 7 p.m. EST. These ture – March 13
programs will provide •Selling to wholesale
valuable start-up informa- buyers – March 20
tion on general and more •Cover crop types and
specific farming topics, uses on your farm – March
including: 27
“Getting started •Farm financial man-
with…” agement: The next step –
•The physical labor of April 3
farming – Jan. 16 Participate from the
•Growing specialty comfort and convenience
mushrooms – Jan. 23 of your own home or
•Pruning fruit trees – office. A fee of $5 per
Jan. 30 webinar is required, or you
•Soil physical proper-
ties for field and hoop-
can register for the entire
series for $30. Webinar
house – Feb. 6 recordings will be provid-
•Seed saving – Feb. 13 ed to all registered partici-
•Small farm business
start-up – Feb. 20
pants. A high-speed inter-
net connection is required.
•Small farm meat You will receive webinar
chicken production – connection information
after you register.
Registration, a bro-
chure containing details on
each individual program
and online or mailed pay-
ment options can be found
at Beginning Farmer
Webinar Series 2019.
You may register for
all or some of the courses
at any time, even if the
session has already taken
place. In that case, you
will get a link to the
MSU Extension photo
For the week of
Dec. 4-10
Emmett station
Minimum temp.
11.1 on Sunday, 9th
Maximum temp.
35.3 on Tuesday, 4th
Rainfall
0 inches
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Photo by MDARD
State officials recommend that any decorative boxwood items should be
consider infected with blight and ask they be disposed of by burning or
double-bagged and put in the trash for deposit in a landfill.
with their trash for deposit them. If possible, purchase watering and avoid work-
in a landfill. plants produced under the ing with plants when they
Alessandri advised that Boxwood Cleanliness are wet.
anyone who suspects that Program. •Rake and remove leaf
they have plants infected •Buy less susceptible debris.
with boxwood blight boxwood varieties. Refer •Do not use boxwood
should contact their local to the list developed by holiday decorations near
MSU Extension office. North Carolina State boxwood in your land-
To prevent introducing University: Susceptibility scape.
or spreading boxwood of Commercial Boxwood •Dispose of boxwood
blight, MDARD recom- Cultivars to Boxwood holiday decorations by
mends that nurseries, land- Blight. sealing in plastic bags and
scapers and property own- •Isolate new boxwood landfilling.
ers implement the follow- plants from existing plant- Anyone who suspects
ing preventative actions: ings for at least a month. they have boxwood blight
•Buy boxwood plants •Space plants enough is asked to contact their
from reputable suppliers, for air to circulate around local Michigan State
nurseries or garden cen- them. University Extension
ters, and carefully inspect •Avoid overhead office.
recorded program. vious years are available University Extension. For
If you experience any for viewing at the more information, visit
problems with registration, Beginning Farmer Webinar http://www.msue.msu.edu.
please contact the Alger Series website. To have a digest of infor-
County MSU Extension For more information, mation delivered straight
office at 906-387-2530 or contact the Alger County to your email inbox, visit
isleibj@msu.edu. MSU Extension office at http://www.msue.msu.edu/
Several archived 906-387-2530 or isleibj@ newsletters. To contact an
recordings of MSU msu.edu. expert in your area, visit
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Mystery: Currier disappears in U.P.
from page 1
Cross to survive. Do some-
thing, or the next call is to
the newspapers to extol
your lack of empathy.”
Under duress, the
director said “Perhaps
Luce County where the
search is underway could
assist under the Emergency
Rescue Clause, but under
no circumstances could the
resources of St. Clair
County be used.”
The next day, Luce
County’s mobile canteen
was on site and would stay
there for ten days.
Driving to the camp-
site, Michigan State Police
Lt. Chrispell strained under
pressure from forces he
never faced in his long
career. He needed a strate-
gy that would be success-
ful. In his heart he knew
Currier was dead, but what
happened to his body?
These silent woods must
give up the truth of Hale
Currier. There has to be a
clue, he thought, and his
duty was to find it.
Arriving at the lodge,
the fog had lifted and the
ground was covered in
slush about an inch deep.
Calling the 50 or so volun-
teers, troopers and conser-
vation officers together, Lt.
Chrispell noticed the tracks
in the slush. Combat boots.
The tracks were all over
the place. What was so
elusive was now prevalent.
Then it hit him. During the
war, shoes and boots were
rationed and were still at a
premium. This was an ave-
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investigating.
Standing on a small
knoll, he introduced him-
self and told those gathered
how they would perform
the search.
First, he instructed two
troopers to cut with
Legal Announcements
ATTICA
TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
ATTICA TOWNSHIP
ZONING BOARD OF
APPEALS
Notice is hereby given that the
Attica Township Zoning Board of
Appeals will hold a public hearing on
Thursday, January 10, 2019 beginning
at 6:30 p.m. at the Attica Township
Hall, 4350 Peppermill Road, Attica,
MI 48412. The purpose of the hearing
is to receive public comments on a
reconsideration of a request submitted
by Paul Pelto and Bethany Pelto for a
variance from the zoning ordinance to
build an addition onto their home
which does not meet the required set-
backs in an R-1 Residential District.
The property is located at 131 Sunset
Hills Drive, Attica, MI 48412. (Parcel
ID #44-003-010-033-00)
A complete copy of the applica-
tion for the proposed variance may be
examined at the Attica Township Hall,
Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.
until 12 noon.
Written comments may be sent
to the Zoning Board of Appeals, at the
address above, prior to the hearing.
Verbal comments will be taken during
the public hearing.
The notice is published pursuant
to the requirements of Michigan
Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act
Number 110 of 2006, as amended.
Nancy Herpolsheimer
Attica Township Clerk
50-1
CITY OF
IMLAY CITY
REGULAR COMMISSION
MEETING
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
SYNOPSIS
City Clerk/Treasurer Lynn
Eutsler called the meeting to order at
7:00 p.m. Commissioners present
were Kempf, Ramirez, Demske,
Davis, Sadler, Villanueva, Romine.
Also present: City Manager Tom
Youatt, twelve members of the com-
munity, and two members of the
media. City Clerk Officiated the Oath
of Office for the new commissioners
as follows: Four year term - Kelly
Villanueva, Stu Davis, and Frank
Demske; Two year term - Ted Sadler.
The Commissioners elected a new
Mayor, Joi Kempf and Mayor Pro
Tem - Frank Demske. The
Commission approved the agenda
with the addition the Water & Sewer
Rate Schedule as part of the Oct. 30th
Meeting Minutes. The Commission
approved the consent agenda and pay-
ment of bills in the amount of
$911,320.31; approved proclamations
for Walt Bargen, Amy Planck, and
Bob Tanis; approved payment to H2A
Architects in the amount of $15,876.
Adjournment at 7:14 p.m.
Submitted by Lynn Eutsler, City
Clerk. Complete copies of the minutes
Capac Schools’ Supt.
R. VanVolkinburg
machetes 50 saplings about
3-4 feet long and to give
each man one of them.
After this was done, they
would line up in a straight
line ten feet apart, two
troopers with the machetes
would be on each end
slashing a mark on the
trees. This would allow
subsequent searchers to
know what area had
already been searched.
Then the line 500 feet long
would step one foot for-
ward and probe the ground
with the sapling, one foot
at a time, to his right up to
his neighbor ten feet away.
Then when the line
reached that point, they
would return to their origi-
nal position, step forward
another foot, and do the
same task.
The terrain was almost
unbearable with tree tops,
uprooted trees and thorn
bushes. But the line would
not move until each foot of
ground was checked. The
process would be slow, but
methodical. If any ground
was loose or unstable,
searchers were instructed
to stop and call out for
assistance. They were told
not to move, for it could be
a crime scene, and to move
about could destroy evi-
dence.
are available in the Clerk’s office dur-
ing normal business hours or at www.
imlaycity.org.
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CITY OF
IMLAY CITY
REGULAR COMMISSION
MEETING
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Mayor Joi Kempf called the
meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Commissioners present were Ramirez,
Davis, Romine, Sadler, Demske,
Villanueva. Also present: City
Manager Tom Youatt, DDA Director
Dana Walker, eight members of the
community, and two members of the
media. The Commissioners approved
the agenda with the addition of 7.D.
Amendment to Resolution 2018-4 as
presented; Approved the Consent
Agenda with the addition of 8.L Rowe
Invoice, 8.M. Appoint Walt Bargen to
the DDA, and the payment of bills in
the amount of $293,161.30 as pre-
sented. The Commission Awarded the
Demolition of the DNR Building to
I.D.F. Cleanup, Inc. in the amount of
$9,865.00, approved the proposal for
Geotechnical Investigation Services
at the site of the new Fire Hall in the
amount of $3000; approved the
Proposal from Rowe Professional for
Engineering of the Splash Pad in the
amount of $28,000.00; Appointed
Walt Bargen to the Planning
Commission with term ending June
2019; Appointed Ian Kempf to
Planning Commission with term end-
ing June 2019; Approved three pay-
ments to Spicer in the amount of
$7892.94, 11,419.75, & $9,169.08;
Approved 2019 Meeting date
Schedule; Approved payment to
Rowe in the amount of $4,582.75,
Appointed Walt Bargen to the DDA
Board.
Adjournment at 8:01 p.m.
Submitted by Lynn Eutsler, City
Clerk. Complete copies of the minutes
are available in the Clerk’s office dur-
ing normal business hours or at www.
imlaycity.org.
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CITY OF
IMLAY CITY
REGULAR COMMISSION
MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Mayor Joi Kempf called the
meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Commissioners present were Ramirez,
Davis, Romine, Sadler, Demske,
Villanueva. Also present: City
Manager Tom Youatt, and five mem-
bers of the community. The
Commissioners approved the agenda
with the addition of 8.H. Rowe
Invoice, 8.I. Rowe Invoice, 8.J. H2A
Invoice, 8.K. work session schedule,
8.L. Closed Session. Approved the
Consent Agenda with payment of bills
in the amount of $313,598.85 as pre-
These instructions sent
a chill down the spines of
the volunteers. Their
friend, Hale Currier, could
have been murdered.
Spirits sank along the line.
Reality had set in. What
most had thought but no
one talked about was Hale
being dead.
The lieutenant from his
perch saw the eyes well up
and become bloodshot, and
tears stream down the
faces of some searchers.
He could not lie to these
people. He admired their
loyalty to Hale Currier, a
man he thought must have
been very special as his
own eyes welled up. He
felt cheated for never
knowing a man that creat-
ed such concern and
respect.
“We are going to go in
about a half-mile, then turn
around and come back
doing the same procedure
to our right again, check-
ing our neighbor’s work,”
he said. “Any questions?”
A young man spoke
up.
“Lieutenant, I did this
"Lieutenant, I did this at
Iwo Jima, looking for
brother Marines. I know the
procedure all too well, sir...
still dream about it."
at Iwo Jima, looking for
brother Marines,” he said.
“I know the procedure all
too well, sir. Still dream
about it,” he added, tears
streaming down his face.
From the back, a voice
choking back tears stated,
“It’s alright, Marine. I did
the same thing at Somme
sented. The Commission accepted the
resignation of Mike Romine from the
Planning Commission; Appointed Ian
Kempf to the Planning Commission;
Approved Resolution 2018-18
Charitable Gaming License to the
Imlay City Athletic Boosters;
Approved the 2017-2018 Audit;
Accepted Stu and Deanna Davis’ res-
ignations from Parks & Recreation;
Appointed Alan Rosenbalm to the
Board of Parks & Rec; Approved the
additional contribution to MERS
retirement fund in the amount of
$100,000; Approved May Kempf as a
signer for the City Accounts and
removing Walt Bargen; Approved
removal of a Stop Sign on Blacks
Corners; Approved payment of
Invoice to Rowe in the amount of
$14,018.25 and $2625; Approved
payment to H2A in the amount of
$13,608.
Adjournment at 8:31 p.m.
Submitted by Lynn Eutsler, City
Clerk. Complete copies of the minutes
are available in the Clerk’s office dur-
ing normal business hours or at www.
imlaycity.org.
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CITY OF
IMLAY CITY
ZONING BOARD
OF APPEALS MEETING
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Chairman John Lengemann
called the meeting to order at 7:00
p.m. Board Members present: Blount,
Gass, Tanis, Martin, Richey, Yockey.
Also present: City Manager Tom
Youatt; Mike Carpenter with Rowe
Engineering, Alan Bean with Spicer
Group, 5 members of the community
and one member of the media. The
Board approved the agenda as pre-
sented; The Board approved the
Minutes from the March 15, 2018
Meeting. Public Hearing held to
review Variance requests from the
City of Imlay City as follows: Denied
Variance 1 to reduce the amount of
trees/shrubs for the new Fire Hall;
Approved Variance 2 accepting the
planned parking lot island; Denied
Variance 3 to reduce the amount of
trees/shrubs for the Retention Pond;
Denied Variance 4 requesting that the
City not be required to put in side-
walks on the Fire Hall Frontage as
most of the area is Driveway;
Approved Variance 5 allowing the
proposed lighting to exceed the one
foot-candle intensity of light. Public
Hearing held to review Variance
request from Alex Lengemann for
1970 S. Almont Avenue, Parcel #
19-85-219-040-00. Board approved
the Variance to allow the Parcel front-
age to exceed the 4.1 ration to a 5.5 to
1 ration. Adjournment at 8:47 p.m.
Submitted by Lynn Eutsler, City
Clerk. Complete copies of the minutes
are available in the Clerk’s office dur-
ing normal business hours or at www.
imlaycity.org.
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Search volunteers take a lunch break at the CAPDET hunting cabin in the
Upper Peninsula.
30 years ago,” he said.
Deep in the woods it
was a somber moment as
men opened up their hearts
to the secrets they carried.
The lieutenant thought,
“What an honor to lead
such men in their resolu-
tion to find a friend and
comrade.”
“Take up your posi-
tion,” he stated, thinking to
himself “I must find this
man.”
Solemnly, the men
lined up in formation.
There was little talking as
they moved. Even the
CITY OF
IMLAY CITY
REGULAR PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Chairman Germayne called the
meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Commissioners present were Bargen,
Lengemann, Romine, Kempf,
Schwab, Sadler. Also present: City
Manager Tom Youatt, five members
of the community and one member of
the media. The Commissioners
approved the agenda with the addition
of 8.B. Makers Market Zoning and
Approved the Minutes for the Special
Meeting of July 10, 2018. The
Commissioners approved an
Ordinance Revision to allow light
manufacturing in the back of a retail
business - Makers Market Zoning.
Adjournment at 7:56 p.m.
Submitted by Lynn Eutsler, City
Clerk. Complete copies of the minutes
are available in the Clerk’s office dur-
ing normal business hours or at www.
imlaycity.org.
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STATE OF
MICHIGAN
IN THE 31ST CIRCUIT
FOR THE COUNTY
OF ST. CLAIR
FAMILY DIVISION
Case No. 18-002247-DO
Honorable Cynthia A. Lane
RONALD LEE JAMISON, JR.,
Plaintiff,
v.
MAUREEN ANN JAMISON,
Defendant,
Joseph P. Kanan (P51387)
Attorney for Plaintiff
403 Fort Street, Suite A
Port Huron, Michigan 48060
810-982-3961
ORDER TO ANSWER
At a session of said Court held
in the City of Port Huron, County St.
Clair and State of Michigan, on
11-28-18.
PRESENT
HONORABLE CYNTHIA A. LANE
CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE
This matter having come before
the Court on the filing of an Ex-Parte
Motion by Plaintiff, the Court having
reviewed the Motion and attachments,
and the Court being duly advised in
the premises.
On September 18, 2018, a
Complaint for Divorce was filed by
the Plaintiff, RONALD LEE
JAMISON, JR., against the
Defendant, MAUREEN ANN
JAMISON, in the 31st Circuit Court
for the County of St. Clair, being
Circuit Court Case No. 18-002247-
DO, and assigned to the Honorable
Cynthia A. Lane, seeking a divorce
from the bonds of matrimony.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED
THAT the Defendant, MAUREEN
ANN JAMISON, shall file an answer
chirping of birds and scur-
rying of squirrels through
the woods went silent,
seeming in reverence to the
circumstances.
In a cadence-like exer-
cise, the line moved for-
ward. Lieutenant Chrispell,
in the rear, prayed for a
quick resolution. “Let him
be found alive,” he prayed,
although he knew from
years of experience that
was an unlikely outcome.
Fifty other men were also
praying for the same. The
lieutenant kept Kosequat,
the Indian guide, close to
him knowing full well the
guide’s knowledge of
the woods exceeded all
others.
About one hundred
yards into the wilderness a
call came out.
“There is something
dead here. I can smell it.”
“Don’t move,” said a
trooper as the lieutenant
and Indian guide moved to
the location. Arriving, the
in the 31st Circuit Court for the
County of St. Clair, State of Michigan,
201 McMorran, Port Huron, MI
48060 or take such other action as
may be permitted by law on or before
January 10, 2019.
Failure to comply with this
Order will result in a default Judgment
of Divorce against such Defendant for
the relief demanded in the Complaint
for Divorce filed in this Court.
Cynthia A. Lane (P32136)
Circuit Court Judge
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TOWNSHIP
OF ALMONT
NOTICE OF ADOPTION
PROHIBITION OF
MARIHUANA
ESTABLISHMENTS
ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 69
An Ordinance to prohibit mari-
huana establishments within the
Township of Almont and repealing
any and all ordinances and/or resolu-
tions in conflict therewith.
THE TOWNSHIP OF
ALMONT, LAPEER COUNTY,
MICHIGAN ORDAINS:
Section 1: Short Title
Section 2: Purpose
Section 3: Enabling Authority
Section 4: Marihuana Councilmembers present were Dyke,
Establishments Prohibited
Section 5: Violation Penalty
Section 6: Repeal of Conflicting
Provisions
Section 7: Severability
Section 8: Publication
Section 9: Effective Date
A complete copy of the
Ordinance is available for inspection
or purchase at the Almont Township
Offices during regular business hours
or on Almont Township website,
almonttownship.org.
The undersigned Supervisor and
Clerk of the Township of Almont
hereby certify that this Ordinance was
duly adopted by the Township Board
at a meeting held on the 10th day of
December, 2018 and was published in
the Tri-City Times on the 12th day of
December, 2018. This Ordinance
shall be effective 30 days after publi-
cation.
Paul Bowman, Supervisor
Carol Hoffner, Clerk
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TOWNSHIP
OF ALMONT
ALMONT TOWNSHIP
BOARD
2019 OPEN MEETING
RESOLUTION
Pursuant to Public Act 267 of
1976, be it resolved that the meetings
of the Almont Township Board shall
be held on the 2nd Monday of the
month at 7:00 p.m. at 819 N. Main St.,
Almont, MI. Regular meetings shall
be held on the following dates:
January 14, 2019
Photo provided
Indian dropped to his
knees in the slush, taking
deep breaths, taking in the
odor like a dog hunting its
quarry. Stopping, he took
his fingers and pulled
away the leaves ever so
tenderly.
He knew what it was.
The smell of rotting flesh
is something you never
forget.
Carefully, he dissected
the remains in front of him
like a pathologist then said,
“Lieutenant, these are the
remains of a poached deer,
probably four to six weeks
old,” he said.
“How do you know it
was poached?” asked the
lieutenant.
“Because only the
innards are here,”
Kosequat said. “The meat
is missing!”
Part VI, ‘The search
widens and grows more
intense,’ will appear in the
December 26, 2018 issue
of Tri-City Times
February 11, 2019
March 11, 2019
April 8, 2019
May 13, 2019
June 10, 2019
July 8, 2019
August 12, 2019
September 9, 2019
October 14, 2019
November 11, 2019
December 9, 2019
MOVED BY KUDSIN,
SUPPORTED BY STREETER TO
APPROVE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. ROLL CALL
VOTE: STREETER-YES,
GROESBECK-YES, HOFFNER-
YES, KUDSIN-YES, HOFFA-YES,
BOWMAN-YES. MOTION
CARRIED. This resolution adopted
by the Almont Township Board on
December 10, 2018.
Carol Hoffner
Almont Township Clerk
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VILLAGE OF
ALMONT
ALMONT VILLAGE
COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
SYNOPSIS
President Schneider called the
Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Biolchini, Love, Steffler, Schneider,
Steven C. Schneider, and Peltier.
Staff members present were Manager
Connors, Clerk/Treasurer Keesler,
DPW Superintendent Treat and Chief
of Police Martin.
Clerk/Treasurer Keesler swore
in the newly appointed councilmem-
bers. The Council appointed Mr.
Steve Schneider as president and Mr.
Tim Dyke as president pro-tem;
Communications from the MML
regarding elected officials training
opportunities and U.S. Census Bureau
regarding complete count committees
were read; The Council approved the
Regular Agenda with the addition of
Regular Agenda Item #4 K-Lynn
Subdivision which they moved to
Regular Agenda Item #2.; approved
the Consent Agenda; passed with
President Schneider abstaining and
Love and Peltier dissenting to approve
the K-Lynn Subdivision variance
request as presented; passed to enter
into the record the audited financial
report for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2018; passed to adopt Resolution
#18-11-01 Adoption of the Almont
Community Master Plan; passed to
adopt Ordinance 203 Sidewalk and
Construction.
The meeting adjourned at 9:23
p.m.
Kimberly J. Keesler
Clerk/Treasurer
Steve Schneider
President
A complete copy of the minutes
is available in the Clerk’s office dur-
ing regular business hours or at www.
almontmichigan.gov
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Sports
Almont’s Rafael Farias (L) and Dryden’s Jack Kaplan (R) battle for a loose ball during last week’s
non-league basketball game.
Almont upends Dryden, 57-35
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
TRI-CITY AREA —
Almont turned back visit-
ing Dryden, 57-35, in a
non-league varsity boys’
basketball contest on
Tuesday, December 4.
With the outcome,
Almont goes to 2-0 over-
all. Dryden slips to 1-1
this season.
In Tuesday’s contest,
Almont jumped out to a
Imlay City’s Mitchell Allen looks to convert a
layup in Friday’s game versus Yale.
Imlay City falls
to Yale, 55-49
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY —
Imlay City fell six points
short when the final scores
were added up, dropping a
55-49 verdict to visiting
Yale in a Blue Water Area
Conference varsity boys’
basketball confrontation
last Friday night.
With the outcome,
Imlay City now stands at
14-7 advantage after one Almont then outscored
quarter was done. Dryden 16-9 from that
Quarter two saw point on, assuring them-
Almont generate 17 points selves of a 57-35 triumph
and Dryden manage 12, when the clock zeroed out
pushing their lead to for the final time.
31-19 at the halftime Atte Vuoristo (25
break. points, including a pair of
When the action trifectas) led Almont. He
resumed, Almont contin- was backed by Rafael
ued to pull away. Aided Farias (seven, featuring a
by a 10-7 third quarter trey), Colby Schapman
edge, the Raiders forged a (six), Brett Wrobel (four),
41-26 cushion with 24 Cameron Asaro (a triple),
minutes gone. Austin Watt and Matt
Spartans post win at Capac
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
TRI-CITY AREA —
Imlay City made host
Capac absorb a 50-19 loss
in a non-league varsity
girls’ basketball clash
Monday night.
With the result, Imlay
City evens their mark at
1-1 overall. Capac slips to
0-2 this season.
In Monday’s clash,
Imlay City grabbed a 5-0
edge after one quarter was
done.
The second quarter
would see Imlay City gen-
erate 18 points and Capac
manage six, increasing
their lead to 23-6 at the
halftime break.
Photo by Rod Soule
When the action
resumed, Imlay City con-
tinued to pull away. Aided
by a 17-7 third quarter
advantage, the Spartans
widened the gap to 40-13
with 24 minutes gone.
Imlay City then out-
scored Capac 10-6 the rest
of the way, putting the fin-
ishing touches on a 50-19
win.
Abigail Thibodeau
supplied 12 points plus
Kayla Biazza-Louwsma
1-1 overall and 0-1 as far
as BWAC battles are con-
Capac girls drop opener to USA
cerned.
In Friday’s confronta-
tion, Yale grabbed a 15-14
edge after one quarter was
done. By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Yale followed it up
with an 11-10 second quar- CAPAC — Capac
ter advantage, good for a returned from Unionville
26-24 lead at the halftime Sebewaing with a 43-36
break. loss in a non-league girls’
basketball matchup on
Imlay City page 18 Tuesday, December 4.
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Capac defeats
Durand, 67-42
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
CAPAC — Capac
downed visiting Durand,
67-42, in a non-league var-
sity boys’ basketball meet-
ing last Wednesday.
With the outcome,
Capac improves to 3-0 this
season.
In Wednesday’s meet-
ing, Capac bolted out to a
15-6 advantage after one
quarter was done.
Quarter two would see
Capac accumulate 20
points and Durand manage
10, leaving the former
ahead 35-16 at the half-
time break.
When the action
resumed, Capac struck
with an 18-15 third quarter
edge. That pushed their
cushion to 53-31 with 24
Photo by Cindy Finn
minutes gone.
McFarlane (three each)
plus Mike Rinke, Joey
Savel and Gabe Bourdeau
(two apiece).
Jack Kaplan (17
points, including a pair of
trifectas) proved Dryden’s
toughest player to stop.
Coulter Waite (six points,
featuring a pair of treys),
Brady Czape (five, with a
triple), Nathan Schenkel
(five) and Brendan
Montague (two) supported Capac’s Jakob Sawyers brings the ball up the
his performance. floor in a game with Durand last week.
Imlay City’s Izzy Aune (L) looks to protect the ball from Capac’s Jona
Mullin (middle) and Shyla Wesch (R) in Monday’s matchup.
and Mary Lengemann
seven points each to lead
Imlay City. They were
Aubrie Behrick, Ashlyn
Vamvas, Kendall Sommer,
Jenna Schefka and
backed by Ana Lengemann Mackenzie Allen (two
(six points, including a tri- apiece) along with Kayla
fecta), Izzy Aune (four), Rossen (one).
Emma Waatti (a trey), Natalie Maday paced
With the result, Capac 24-15 second half advan-
now stands at 0-1 this sea- tage, pulling out a 43-36
son. victory.
In Tuesday’s matchup, Jona Mullin (10
Capac took a 21-19 edge at points), McKennah
the halftime break. Hopkins (nine, including
Unionville Sebewaing three trifectas) and Shelby
then bounced back with a Husovsky (seven) proved
Capac then outscored
Durand 14-11 the rest of
the way, closing out a
67-42 win.
Trevor Boers paced
Capac with 27 points,
including a pair of trifec-
tas. The Chiefs also had
Jordan Hellmuth (15
points, featuring two
treys), Casey Bollaert
(10, with three triples),
Hank Barker (four,
including a trifecta),
Kayden Braun (four),
Brad Schaefer (a trey)
and Jakob Sawyers
and Brendan Falco (two
each) connect.
Boers and Braun
notched Capac’s top
rebounding outputs. They
pulled down 18 and six
missed shots, respectively.
Hellmuth (six) and
Boers (four) added
Capac’s top assist totals.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Capac with nine points.
The Chiefs also had
Shelby Husovsky and Jona
Mullin (three points each)
plus Leanna Konarski
(two) reach the scoring
column.
Capac’s toughest players to
stop.
Mullin (six) and
Husovsky (four) furnished
Capac’s highest rebound
outputs.
Capac also received
five steals from Husovsky.
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Boys’ Basketball
Almont goes to 3-0 for the year
with 59-50 win at North Branch
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT — Almont
registered a 59-50 road tri-
umph against North
Branch in a Blue Water
Area Conference varsity
boys’ basketball meeting
last Friday night.
With the outcome,
Dryden posts 41-23 win over Peck
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
DRYDEN — Dryden
registered a 41-23 triumph
against visiting Peck in a
North Central Thumb
League varsity boys’ bas-
ketball game last Thursday
North Branch defeats
Caro on home court
By Brent Lange &
Garret VanWormer
student writers
tct@pageone-inc.com
NORTH BRANCH —
The North Branch boys’
basketball team defeated
Caro last Wednesday
74-52. The win kept North
Branch undefeated at home
2-0. The Broncos recorded
22 assists on 28 successful
Athlete of the Week
Dryden senior
Hannah Peyerk netted 16
points in her basketball
team’s 37-35 overtime
win over Peck last Friday
night.
For her effort, Peyerk
earns our Girls’ Athlete
of the Week honor.
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Almont improves to 3-0
and 1-0.
In Friday’s meeting,
Almont spotted North
Branch a 15-12 edge after
one quarter was done and
trailed 32-24 at the half-
time break.
When the action
resumed, Almont struck
with a 20-6 third quarter
night.
With the result, Dryden
goes to 2-1 overall and 1-0
as far as NCTL encounters
are concerned.
In Thursday’s game,
Dryden bolted out to a 12-1
advantage after one quarter
was over with.
field goals helping the
Broncos surpass the Caro
Tigers.
The Broncos led 37-20
at the half. They started off
fierce, playing phenomenal
defense. North Branch
junior Max Millerschin and
senior Riley Bugg com-
bined for 49 points. The
Broncos finished the game
shooting 46%. It was a win
for the Broncos 74-52.
Max
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of North
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shot in a
game with
Caro last
week.
Photo by Charlise Hyde
Almont junior Atte
Vuoristo hit for 25
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Dryden last week.
For his effort,
Vuoristo nets our Boys’
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Girls’ Basketball
edge. That staked them to with a pair of triples) and
a 44-38 advantage at the Joey Savel (10, including a
time. pair of trifectas) led
Almont then outscored Almont with double figure
North Branch 15-12 the outputs. They were given
rest of the way, leaving assistance in the scoring
with a 59-50 win to their department by Atte
credit. Vuoristo (seven points,
Gabe Bourdeau (20 featuring a trey), Colby
points, featuring three Schapman (five) and
treys), Austin Watt (16, Rafael Farias (one).
Photo by Alyssa Wichtner
The middle two quar- Jack Kaplan led Dryden
ters saw Dryden net 20 total with 20 points, draining
points and Peck manage 11. two triples along the way.
That increased Dryden’s The Cardinals also had
cushion to 32-12. Brady Czape (11 points,
Peck then outscored including a trifecta),
Dryden 11-9 the rest of the Nathan Schenkel (six) and Reese Ruhlman, of North Branch, looks to
way, only to drop a 41-23 Ronny Hudson (four) con- score in a game last week.
verdict. nect.
Lady Broncos win twice
By Alyssa Wichtner lady Broncos.
student writer Thursday’s game
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NORTH BRANCH — ing experience as the Lady
On Tuesday, December 4, Broncos took on Lapeer
North Branch girl’s varsity Lightning. The game was
basketball team battled aggressive and both teams
Lakeville. The Lady were after the win right
Broncos defeated the down to the end when
Falcons 48-9. Bronco Lapeer tied the game 40-40.
Reese Ruhlman scored ten Lady Bronco Reese
points, with her teammates Ruhlman’s 3-pointer
scoring 25 points, 9 steals, brought the score to 43-40.
18 rebounds and 5 assists. The Broncos ultimately
The Falcons played as hard emerged victorious, beat-
as they tried to defeat the ing the Lightning 47-42.
Almont defeats
Parkway Christian
By Kevin Kissane Almont net 11. That
Tri-City Times Sports Editor closed the gap to 32-24
with 24 minutes gone.
ALMONT — Almont Almont then withstood
notched a 41-35 road vic- an 11-9 fourth quarter
tory over Parkway rally to leave with a 41-35
Christian in a non-league win to their credit.
varsity girls’ basketball Lizzy Brandt (10,
battle last Friday night. including a pair of trifec-
With the outcome, tas) led Almont that eve-
Almont improves to 1-0 ning. The Raiders also
this season. had Sarah Hall (nine, fea-
In Friday’s battle, turing a trey), Grace
Almont jumped out to a Johnson (nine points),
21-10 advantage after one Hannah Landerschier and
quarter had ended. Brandi Kautz (four each),
Photo by Rod Soule
The middle two quar- Hannah Revoldt (three)
ters saw Parkway Christian and Skylar Stryker (two)
amass 14 total points and connect.
Imlay City’s Lonnie Wolford looks to score in a
game versus Yale last Friday. Dryden fends off
Imlay City: Falls to Yale
of the way, pulling out a
Peck girls, 37-35
from page 17 By Kevin Kissane their deficit to 24-20 with
55-49 victory. 24 minutes gone.
When the action For Imlay City, Hunter Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Dryden followed it up
resumed, Imlay City Medrano (22) and Lonnie DRYDEN — The with an 11-7 fourth quarter
bounced back with a 14-11 Wolford (12) led the way Dryden varsity girls’ bas- advantage, making it
third quarter edge. That with double digit point ketball team opened their 31-31 at the end of regula-
left them ahead 38-37 with totals. They were backed season with a 37-35 over- tion.
24 minutes gone. by Mitch Allen (seven time win against visiting The hosts then out-
Yale then outscored points), Logan Wilson (six)
North Central Thumb scored Peck 6-4 during
Imlay City 18-11 the rest and Raymond Liu (two). League counterpart Peck overtime, earning a 37-35
last Friday night. win at their expense.
In Friday’s clash, Hannah Peyerk (16
Sports Schedule Dryden and Peck ended the
initial quarter with six
points, including a trifecta)
led Dryden that evening.
points each. The remaining Cardinal
Quarter two saw Peck points went to Ally Sobek
Boys’ Basketball Almont at Imlay City, manage nine points and (eight), Kelli Schenkel
Thursday, December 13 7:30 p.m. Dryden hit for four, leaving (six), Lexi Seitz (four),
Dryden at Deckerville, the former with a 15-10 Natalie Poirier (two) and
7:30 p.m. Wrestling halftime lead to protect. Jordan Peters (one).
Friday, December 14 Wednesday, December 12
When the action Dryden also received
Brown City at Capac, Imlay City, Burton Bentley, resumed, Dryden bounced 12 rebounds from Sobek
7:30 p.m. Avondale at Goodrich, back with a 10-9 third quar- and five steals courtesy of
North Branch at Imlay 5:30 p.m. ter edge. That trimmed Ella Kage.
City, 7:30 p.m. Capac, Marlette, Mayville
Almont at Cros-Lex, at  Caro, 6 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 17
Saturday, December 15
Capac, Imlay City at Caro Wrestling Stats
Capac at Almont, 7:30 p.m. Tournament, 9 a.m.
Almont at Frankenmuth WRESTLING Abu-Joudeh (A)
Eagle (IC)
3
3
Sandzik (IC)
Dwyer (A)
2
2
Girls’ Basketball Invite, 9 a.m. LEADERS C. Torres (IC) 3 Jackson (A) 2
Wednesday, December 12 Mullins (IC) 2 Kruse (A) 1
Imlay City at Millington,  Hockey MOST WINS Schafer (IC) 2 Schafer (IC) 1
7 p.m. Wednesday, December 12 Battani (A) 7 Schmitz (IC) 2 C. Torres (IC) 1
Contreras (A) 7 Liblong (A) 1 Smith (A) 1
Thursday, December 13 Alliance hosts Flushing/ Stanton (A) 7 A. Torres (IC) 1 Rojas (A) 1
Brown City at Capac, Swartz Creek, Polar Dempz (A) 6 Jackson (IC) 1 A. Torres (IC) 1
7:30 p.m. Palace, Lapeer, 7:15 p.m. Dyer (A) 1 Liblong (A) 1
Friday, December 14 Friday, December 14 Kruse (A) 6
MOST PINS
Hampton (IC) 5
Almont at Cros-Lex, Alliance hosts Kalamazoo Kulin (IC) 5 Battani (A) 7
6 p.m. Eagles, Polar Palace, Finn (A) 5 Contreras (A) 7 Wrestling Team
North Branch at Imlay Lapeer, 7 p.m. Rojas (A) 5 Dempz (A) 4
Standings
Finn (A) 3
City, 6 p.m. Saturday, December 15 Dwyer (A) 5
Guerrero (IC) 3
Jackson (A) 4
Dryden at Deckerville, Alliance hosts Kalamazoo Guerrero (IC) 4 Phillips (IC) 3 Team League Overall
7:30 p.m. Eagles, Polar Palace, Phillips (IC) 4 Hampton (IC) 2 Almont 0-0 4-3
Tuesday, December 17 Lapeer, 2 p.m. Sandzik (IC) 4 Kulin (IC)
Stanton (A)
2
2
Imlay City 0-0 2-5
Smith (A) 3 Capac 0-0 2-5
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Wrestling

Almont finishes Wrestlers

3-2 at Marlette
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT — The
Almont wrestling team
fashioned a 3-2 mark last
Saturday at the Marlette
Invitational.
Almont started their
five-match stint with a
and a 54-24 setback to
off to a
rocky start
Lakeville.
Dallas Stanton
(103/112), Gavin Dempz
(119/125), Robbie Battani
(189/215) and Hector
By Charlise Hyde
Contreras (285) led student writer
Almont with 5-0 marks
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that day.
Almont also received NORTH BRANCH

48-30 loss to Cass City.
That was followed by a
60-12 win against North
Branch; a 60-18 victory
over Marlette; a 57-18 tri-
umph against Brown City;
4-1 showings from Landon
Kruse (140) and Mathew
Dwyer (145).
With the results,
Almont now stands at 4-3
overall.
Photo provided
— On Saturday, the North
Branch wrestling team
traveled to Marlette for
Almont’s (L to R) Landon Kruse, Robbie Battani, Hector Contreras, their very first invitational
Dallas Stanton, Mathew Dwyer and Gavin Dempz all had big days for the meet.
Raiders last Saturday at the Marlette Invitational. The team wrestled
Lakeville, Almont, Brown

Raider grapplers City, Cass City, and

Marlette. The outcome to
the meet was not what the

go 1-1 at Lakeville
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT — The
Almont wrestling team
split a pair of wrestling
clashes last Wednesday at
Lakeville High School.
Almont began things
with a 42-27 loss to
Lakeville.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
team was hoping for only
having four kids to wres-
tle out of their nine.
North Branch’s
3-2. Spencer Murphy took
Almont then closed out second place with a record
their two-match stint with a of 4-1. The teammate
58-12 win against North records were Jacob
Branch. Nichols 0-5, Jacob
A group consisting of Nellenbach 1-4, and
Finn, Gavin Dempz, Selena Nellenbach 1-4.
Battani and Contreras After the meet, North
paced Almont with victo- Branch team captain
ries by pinfall. Finn need- Selena Nellenbach stated,
“Everyone on the team

ed 3:59 to down Selena

Dallas Stanton, Aiden
Finn, Robbie Battani and
Hector Contreras led
Almont with wins via the
pinfall route. Stanton took
Capac 145-pounder Hunter Thorner (facing camera) went 4-1 for the 2:46 to stop Chance
Chiefs at a tournament his team hosted last Saturday. Thomas at 103 pounds;
Finn needed 4:43 to beat
Nellenbach at 119 pounds;
Dempz required 40 sec-
onds to defeat 125-pound
rival Dylan Johnson;
Battani took 1:11 to beat
Shane Nichols at 189
pounds; and Contreras
needed 1:19 to defeat 285-
had some tough matches
today but I personally
think that everyone gave
it their all today and I am
looking forward to anoth-
er great season with my
team.”
Head coach Nate

Capac places fourth at own tourney 125-pound foe Miles

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
CAPAC — The Capac
wrestling team put together
a 2-3 record, paving the
way to a fourth-place finish
at a tournament it hosted
last Saturday.
Capac began their five-
match stint with a 48-36
win against Notre Dame
Prep. That was followed
by a 36-33 victory over St.
Clair; a 54-18 loss to
Memphis; a 62-18 setback
to West Bloomfield; and a
72-12 loss to Flint Kearsley.
Bryce Tank, 215
pounds; led Capac with a
Morales; Battani required
1:29 to down 189-pound
5-0 record in his weight counterpart Tanner
class. Schmier; and Contreras
Hunter Thorner, 145 took 2:09 to turn back
pounds, gave Capac a 4-1 Jacob Conley at 285
mark. pounds.
Max Frangedakis pro- Landon Kruse provided
vided Capac with a win- Almont’s other victory,
ning record as well. outscoring 145-pound
Frangedakis went 3-2 at adversary Scott Williams
103 pounds.
pound weight class foe
Jacob Nellenbach.
Mathew Dwyer (140),
Kruse (145), Mason Smith
(152), Lane Jackson (160)
and George Abu-Joudeh
(171) gave Almont tri-
umphs by void.
Stanton registered the
other Almont triumph, pre-
vailing 12-0 over Samuel
Budreau at 112 pounds.
Bundy shared, “I’m excit-
ed to coach and there is a
lot of potential in the
wrestling room! If you
want to wrestle you still
can.”
The coach says he has
a lot of hope for his new
team and they are looking
ahead to their next meet
this Saturday at 9 a.m. in
Caro .

Imlay City wrestlers drop matches

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY — The
Imlay City wrestling team
dropped a pair of non-
league clashes last
Wednesday at Clarkston
High School.
Imlay City started
things off with a 53-15
loss to Warren Woods
Tower.
Taylor Eagle (135) led
Imlay City with a win by
void.
Kyle Kulin provided
Imlay City with a victory
via technical fall, accom-
plishing the feat with an
18-2 outcome over Logan
Gregerson at 171 pounds.
Cristian Rojas was the
other Imlay City grappler
who prevailed. He hand-
ed 125-pound counterpart
Gavin Shoobridge a 13-4
setback.
Imlay City then closed
out their two-match stint
with a 53-22 setback to
Clarkston.
Mason Phillips and
Rojas paced Imlay City
with triumphs by pinfall.
The former downed
Gabriel Gipe at 119 pounds
and the latter stopped 125-
pound adversary Jackson
Vogt. Their fall times
were not available.
Kulin supplied the
next best Imlay City show-
ing, prevailing by a major
decision. He made Cody
Jewell absorb a 14-0 loss
at 160 pounds.
Imlay City also
received wins from Dakota
Sandzik and Wesley
Hampton. The former
posted a 5-2 victory over
112-pound rival Kyle
Spengler and the latter
registered an 8-2 triumph
against Anthony Welch at
135 pounds.

Spartans compete at Romeo Invite

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY — The
Imlay City wrestling team
took two out of five encoun-
ters last Saturday at the
Romeo Tournament.
Imlay City started
things off with a convinc-
ing 71-3 win against Utica
Stevenson. That was fol-
lowed by a 37-34 loss to
Romeo; a 36-33 setback to
Lake Orion; a 64-10 loss to
Clarkston; and a 39-21 vic-
tory over Port Huron
Northern.
Wesley Hampton (135)
and Ricky Guerrero
(152/160) led Imlay City
with 4-1 marks.
Dakota Sandzik (112),
Mason Phillips (119),
Cristian Rojas (125), Kyle
Kulin (160/171) and Chris
Torres (215) provided
Imlay City with 3-2
records.
Hunter Mullins added a
2-0 mark to Imlay City’s
cause. Mullins wrestled at
171 pounds.

Capac drops dual confrontations

By Kevin Kissane paced Capac with triumphs and Omar Navarro took 29
Tri-City Times Sports Editor by pin versus Memphis. seconds to best 189-pound
Nathan Schocke required counterpart Daniel Falecki.
CAPAC —The Capac 3:03 to down 112-pound Frangedakis (103) and
wrestling team kicked off foe Nathan Peters; Thorner Jared Schocke (285) tacked
their 2018-19 season with a needed 1:36 to conquer on wins by void to Capac’s
46-30 loss to Sandusky and Josh Erdman at 152 pounds; cause.
a 47-30 setback to Memphis
last Wednesday.
Sandusky is where the
action unfolded.
Robert Grant led Capac
with a win by pin against
Sandusky. It took him 5:59
to stop Logan Ryan at 145
pounds.
Max Frangedakis
(103), Nathan Schocke
Photo by Kevin Kissane

(112), Hunter Tyson (125)

and Jorge Navarro (130)
added victories by void to
Capac’s cause.
A group consisting of
Nathan Schocke, Hunter Capac 215-pounder Bryce Tank works for a fall
Thorner and Omar Navarro in a match last week.
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IMLAY CITY WINTER SPORTS TEAMS

IMLAY CITY VARSITY IMLAY CITY VARSITY

BOYS’ BASKETBALL
The 2018-19 edition of the Imlay City varsity boys’ basketball squad con-
sists of front row (L to R) student assistant Quintin Zinger, Emmanuel
Castro, Wei Lin Liu, Lonnie Wolford, Mitchell Allen, Logan Wilson,
Jonathon Guajardo and student assistant Andrew Hintz Jr.; and back Riley
Bertram, Maleke Thompson, Hunter Medrano, coach Don Gauthier, assis-
tant coach Dennis VanDyk, assistant coach Chad Halsted, assistant coach
Eric Timmer, Parker Lewis, Ross Edson and Wei Raymond Liu.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
The 2018-19 edition of the Imlay City varsity girls’ basketball squad con-
sists of front (L to R) Aubrie Behrick, Ashlyn Vamvas, Abigail Thibodeau,
Mackenzie Allen and Emma Waatti; middle manager Lily Lengemann,
Jenna Schefka, Kayla Rossen, Isabella Aune, Ana Lengemann and man-
ager Dakota Deel; and back assistant coach Cassi Deel, Kayla Biazza-
Louwsma, Mary Lengemann, Kendall Sommer and coach Heather Lauwers.

IMLAY CITY WRESTLING IMLAY CITY COMPETITIVE

The 2018-19 edition of the Imlay City wrestling squad consists of front (L
to R) Taylor Eagle, Dakota Sandzik, Wesley Hampton, Austin Torres, Israel
Santella and Cristian Rojas; middle Mason Phillips, Chris Torres, Ricky
Guerrero, Isaac Schmitz, Brandon Schafer, Kyle Kulin and Joe Jackson;
and back Hunter Mullins, Cesare Carta, Joe Harper, assistant coach Garrett
Shevnock, assistant coach Keil Jorgensen and coach Tony D’Ambrosio.
Rylan Powers is not pictured.
CHEERLEADING
The 2018-19 edition of the Imlay City varsity cheerleading squad consists
of front (L to R) Perla Vargas, Meghan Scott, Ava Ferguson, Caitlyn Atkinson
and Madison Warren; and back VickyLynne McTaggart, Paige Ruhlman,
Ema Fenikova, Sarah Stauchurski, assistant coach Jerry Ruhlman and
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IMLAY CITY WINTER SPORTS TEAMS

IMLAY CITY JUNIOR VARSITY

BOYS’ BASKETBALL
The 2018-19 edition of the Imlay City junior varsity boys’ basketball squad
consists of front (L to R) Jager Land, Connor Kovacik, Joshua Maday and
Joseph Clos; middle Wyatt Luther, Mikhail DeBolt, Eathen Clouse, Zackary
Dingwell and Jacob Carroll; and back Quinn Rossen, coach Steve Upleger,
assistant coach Scott VanderPloeg and Christopher Cezik. Devin Fultz is
not pictured.
IMLAY CITY JUNIOR VARSITY
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
The 2018-19 edition of the Imlay City junior varsity girls’ basketball squad
consists of front (L to R) Isabel Ocampo, Annika Wimpari, Natalie Douglas
and Olivia Livingston; middle manager Brooklynn Ross, Jaya Forti, Angela
Dervishi, Madison Hall and Melanie Bigger; and back Grace Schriber,
Breanna Penzien, Madison Ross and coach Amy Forti.

IMLAY CITY FRESHMAN

BOYS’ BASKETBALL
The 2018-19 edition of the Imlay City freshman boys’ basketball squad
consists of front (L to R) Brendan Kanai, John Knezevich, Lance Wolford,
Scott McAvoy and Aaron Evely; middle manager Zavier Logan, Joshua
Hayes, Collin Brandt, Mason Wampler, Griffin Wagester and manager Ben
Muehleisen; and back Holden Redd, Donavin Edwards, Xander Nolin, Dean
Aune and coach Mike Maday.
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GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
The 2018-19 edition of the Imlay City freshman girls’ basketball squad con-
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Obituaries Dispatch log...

~ Donald Gene Lackey, Jr., 69 ~
Donald Gene Lackey,
Jr., age 69, of Imlay City,
Michigan died suddenly
Monday, December 10,
2018 at his home. Donald
Lackey was born
September 5, 1949 in
Royal Oak, Michigan. He
is the son of the late
Donald Gene Lackey, Sr.
and the late Ive (Lynch)
Lackey. Donald was a
graduate of Troy High
School - Class of 1968; he
attended Lawrence
Technical University in
Detroit for a short time
before his military service.
Don served in the U. S.
Navy during the Vietnam
War from 1968 to 1971.
He married Karin Lee Sills
on June 3, 1972 in Imlay
~ Robert “Bob” J. Stroebel, 87 ~
Robert “Bob” J.
Stroebel passed away
December 4, 2018 at the
age of 87. He was the
youngest of six children
born to the late Ralph W.
and Clara B. Stroebel. He
was born May 26, 1931 in
Saginaw, MI. On April 5,
1958 he married the for-
mer Leticia Johnson of
Jane Lew, WV. Robert
graduated from Arthur Hill
High School, Valparaiso
University and Valparaiso
University School of Law.
Robert was admitted to the
Michigan Bar Association
in January 1956. He served
two years in Washington,
D.C. as a Legislative
Assistant to Congressman
Alvin M. Bentley. He
returned to Saginaw as
assistant prosecutor and
thereafter entered private
practice of law in Saginaw
and Frankenmuth serving
Ina May Vroman, 94,
of Almont, passed away
Monday, December 3,
2018 at Devonshire
Retirement Village in
Lapeer. She was born
September 19, 1924 in
Royal Oak the daughter
of Willis and Fern (King)
Northey. Ina enjoyed
always keeping busy with
her crocheting potholders
and afghans and helping
neighbors any way she
could.
She is survived by
two daughters, Donna
City, Michigan. Donald
worked at the Ford Motor
Company Utica Trim Plant
in Skilled Trades, as a
Millwright for 28 years.
He retired in 2002. Don
enjoyed being on and
around the water: boating,
his clients honorably for
over 50 years. He also
served as Frankenmuth
city attorney for 45 years.
He was a member and past
president of the Saginaw
County Bar Association,
member of the State Bar of
Michigan and the
American Bar Association.
He was a member of
Frankenmuth Rotary Club.
He served on the Board
and as President of
Historical Society Saginaw
County and Christmas in
July. He served on the
Board of Star of the West
for decades. He was a
member of Peace Lutheran
Church in Saginaw and
served as chairman of its
Board of Education, mem-
ber of the Board of Elders
and Peace Foundation
Board. He was also a
member of Abiding
Presence Lutheran Church
~ Ina May Vroman, 94 ~
Walimaa and Diane
Sawgle; three grandchil-
dren, Curtis Sawgle,
Beckey Parkoshon and
Aaron Sawgle; three
great-grandchildren,
Carson Sawgle, Jordan
Smith and Jacob Sawgle;
and one brother, Kenneth
Northey.
She was preceded in
death by her parents; her
first husband, Glenn
Klibbe; husband, Marcel
Vroman; one son, Dennis
Klibbe; one grandson,
Michael Sawgle; her twin
skiing, fishing, etc. He
recently decided to learn
how to play the clarinet.
Don enjoyed being a
craftsman and a welder.
Don is survived by his
wife: Karin Lackey; one
son: Donnie (LaTiscia)
Lackey of Lapeer; two sis-
ters: Karen and Judy He
also is survived by three
grandchildren: Anna,
Hailey, Te'a; and by sever-
al nieces and nephews.
Don and Karin lost
their daughter Jenny in
1993. Don was also pre-
ceded in death by his par-
ents. Donald and Ive.
The funeral services
will be held 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, December 15,
2018 at Cross Community
in Rochester Hills, MI. He
received the Distinguished
Alumni Award from
Valparaiso University
where he also served on
the Law School Board of
Visitors for many years.
He is survived by his
wife, Leticia (Tish);
daughters, Cynthia K.
sister, Inez June; sons-in-
law Richard Sawgle and
Gil Walimaa; sisters-in-
law Laura Striber and
Josie Huffman; and
brothers-in-law Bud
Vroman and Hank
Vroman.
Cremation was
entrusted to Muir
Brothers Funeral Home
in Almont. Private burial
will be made in Dryden
Center Cemetery.
To sign the online
guest book please visit
www.MuirBrothers.com.
Church, 77333 Van Dyke
Rd., Romeo, MI. Pastor
Tom Cannon will officiate.
The family will be
available for visitation
from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday, December 14 at
Muir Brothers Funeral
Home of Imlay City, 225
N. Main Street, Imlay City,
MI and from 10 - 11 a.m.
Saturday, December 15 at
Cross Community Church,
77333 Van Dyke Rd.,
Romeo, MI.
Those wishing to make
memorial contributions
may direct them to Cross
Community Church of
Romeo.
Please be sure to sign
our on-line register book at
muirbrothersfh.com
Stroebel of Imlay City, MI
and Susan S. (Pasquale)
Iaderosa of Rochester
Hills, MI; his grandchil-
dren Marisa, Lara,
Benjamin and Paolo
Iaderosa; his brother,
Richard H. Stroebel; and
many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his
parents; twin brother,
Ralph B. Stroebel; brother,
Clinton Stroebel; and sis-
ters Catherine Tackabury
and Dorothy Schulz.
Memorial service was
already held. The family
requests memorial gifts to
the Castle Museum of
Saginaw County History or
a charity of your choice.
A celebration of his
life will also take place in
Saginaw at a later date.
Please visit the Pixley
funeral home of Rochester
Hills’ website for further
information.
Editor’s note: The fol- Third St.)
lowing is a compilation of Multiple traffic stops were
activity and reports from made throughout the day.
area police departments:
In Imlay City
December 4
02:31-03:11 Parking
Enforcement (City Wide)
07:21-07:48 Monitor
Traffic (High School)
13:00 Motorist Assist (200
block E. Third St.)
16:01 Alarm (1800 block S.
Cedar St.)
22:46 Motorist Assist (S.
Almont Ave./E. First St.)
Multiple Traffic Stops
throughout the day
December 5
03:11 Fire Alarm - False
(400 block S. Blacks
Corners Rd.)
07:21-07:47 Monitor
Traffic (High School)
08:33-09:02 Monitor
Traffic (Weston
Elementary)
09:55 Parking Complaint
(1700 block S. Cedar St.)
13:21 Domestic Dispute
(500 block Townsend Dr.)
13:51-14:23 Monitor
Traffic (High School)
16:20 Suspicious Person
(500 block Metcalf St.)
19:57 Assist Almont PD
with Domestic Dispute
(5500 block Leah Ln.)
22:46 Suspicious
Circumstance (700 block
Maple Vista St.)
Multiple Traffic Stops
throughout the day
December 6
02:55-03:21 Parking
Enforcement (City Wide)
08:32-09:16 Monitor
Traffic (Borland
Elementary)
14:00-14:26 Monitor
Traffic (Middle School)
21:18 Domestic Dispute
(500 block S. Cedar St.)
22:54 Suicidal Person (500
block S. Cedar St.)
Multiple Traffic Stops
throughout the day
December 7
00:03 Assist Almont Police
Department with chase (N.
Main St./Howland Rd.)
02:35-03:09 Parking
Enforcement (City Wide)
07:24-07:51 School Traffic
(High School)
08:30-09:21 School Traffic
(Weston)
14:50 Operating While
Intoxicated (E. Capac
Rd./N. Almont Ave.)
Multiple traffic stops were
made throughout the day.
December 8
11:27 Indecent Exposure
(1900 block S. Cedar St.)
16:38 Suspicious Person
(2000 block S. Almont
Ave.)
16:44 Suspicious Person
In Lapeer County:
Complaints handled by
the Lapeer County Sheriff’s
Department, in addition to
traffic stops:
Dec. 4
•suspicious circum-
stances in the 4400 block
of Newark Rd. in Attica
Twp.
•personal injury traffic
crash on S. Main St. in
Almont
•abandoned auto on
eastbound I-69 in Attica
Twp.
•property damage traf-
fic crash on Bowers Rd. in
Attica Twp.
•property damage traf-
fic crash on N. Van Dyke
Rd. in Goodland Twp.
•malicious destruction
of property in the 5500
block of Lake George Rd.
in Dryden Twp.
•suspicious circum-
stances in the 6900 block
of Muck Rd. in Goodland
Twp.
•animal complaint in
the 3800 block of Imlay
City Rd. in Attica Twp.
•welfare check on S.
Summers Rd. in Attica
Twp.
Dec. 5
•alarms in the 2100
block of Mitchell Lake Rd.
in Attica Twp.
Dec. 6
•animal complaint in
the 500 block of St. Joseph
Ct. in Almont
•welfare check in the
1000 block of Brown City
Rd. in Goodland Twp.
Dec. 7
•assist other law
enforcement in the 5000
block of Hollow Corners
Rd. in Dryden Twp.
•civil matter in the
7500 block of Imlay City
Rd. in Imlay Twp.
•alarms in the 700
block of N. Van Dyke Rd.
in Imlay Twp.
Dec. 9
•suspicious circum-
stances in the 3700 block
of Lake Pleasant Rd. in
Arcadia Twp.
•assault and battery in
the 7000 block of McLean
Rd. in Imlay Twp.
•road hazard on
Bordman Rd. in Dryden
Twp.
•911 hangup call in the
100 block of Mill St. in
Attica Twp.
•trespassing on Walker
Rd. in Attica Twp.
•property damage traf-
fic crash on Newark Rd. in

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Imlay Township residents have a chance to register their opinions about
roads, existing facilities and more by taking an online survey.
Imlay Twp. residents
urged to take survey
Visit www.imlaytownship.org to weigh in on issues
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY TWP. —
Township officials want to
know what’s on the minds
of their residents.
Supervisor Steve
Hoeksema said the Imlay
Township board created on
online survey this fall and
hopes more people will
take the time to fill it out
and register their opinions.
Hoeksema said they’d like
to have at least 100 respons-
es before the results are
tallied.
“This gives residents a
chance to say what direc-
tion they want us to go in
Wide Nine...
Brett Wagner of Brown City shot this big
9-point buck during the gun season. He shot
the buck in memory of his brother on open-
ing day.
Sports In Brief
The following youth
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grade, and junior varsity
recaps are provided to us by
area coaches. If your team’s
results do not appear here
remind your coach to pass
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calling 810-724-2615, or
e-mailing it to kkissane@
pageone-inc.com or send it
to us via fax at 810-724-
8552.
Imlay City Eighth Grade
Boys’ Basketball
December 6
Imlay City vs. Armada
Imlay City-47 Armada-43
Game recap- Imlay
City downed Armada,
47-43, in a Blue Water Area
Conference eighth grade
boys’ basketball encounter
last Thursday.
Brady VanDerPloeg
collected 20 points and
Dorian Lewis supplied 10
to lead Imlay City. The
Spartans also received
points courtesy of Clayton
Roszczewski (seven),
Anthony D’Ambrosio
(five), Beau Hund (four)
and Tyler Pries (one).
Almont Ninth Grade
Boys’ Basketball
December 4
Almont vs. Lutheran
Photo by Maria Brown
Photo provided
New books for literacy center
the future,” Hoeksema said. where they think we should
Questions center on be investing our resourc- Members of the Four County Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory
things like road mainte- es,” Hoeksema said. Committee took part in a book drive at their recent Christmas party.
nance and facility plans The survey can be The 23 members each donated a book or two at the event and the
related to the township’s found on the township’s children’s titles will soon be delivered to the Family Literacy Center in
park and cemetery. website, www.imlaytown- Lapeer, reports YAC advisor Sarah Mousseau.
Participants have the ship.org.
chance to state whether
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or not and note how often
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