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LAPEER
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016
142nd Volume - Issue No. 32
Shake up at the top
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LAPEER COUNTY Voters decided

it was time for change in county government, unseating their incumbent sheriff,
prosecutor and one road commissioner in
the August 2 Republican primary.
Scott McKenna defeated longtime sheriff Ron Kalanquin by a 1,020 vote margin6,261 to 5,241. Dave Eady, who also
sought the seat, earned 2,008 votes.
Mike Sharkey defeated Prosecutor Tim
Turkelson in the three-way race. Sharkey
got 7,875 votes to Turkelsons 4,705. Todd
Courser got 583 votes. Sharkey will go on
to face Democrat Phil Fulks in the November
election.
Incumbent Road Commissioner Mike
Hemmingsen also lost his re-election bid.
Les Nichols earned 5,729 votes to
Hemmingsens 4,995. Nichols will go on to
face Democrat Howard Coon in November.
Drain Commissioner Joe Suma managed to hang onto to his job, besting Robert
Van Den Berg and Pierre King. Suma
nabbed 5,275 votes to 3,086 for Van Den
Berg and 2,567 for King.
Recent road commission appointee Jim Novak

kept his seat, fending off a
challenge from Jefferson
Williams. Novak received
8,565 votes to Williams
2,435.
The countys lone
countywide proposal, the
Scott
Suncrest millage renewal,
McKenna
was easily approved8,921
to 5,478.
Voters approved those millage renewals
on ballots in the Tri-City area including
those for Almont Fire (840 to 178), the
Almont Library (710 to 275) and Goodland
Library (181 to 130).
Voter turnout in the primary election
totalled about 25 percent.
By precinct
In the prosecutors race, Mike Sharkey
won all 38 precincts in Lapeer County.
Despite the ongoing scandals involving former state representative Todd Courser, he
managed to pick up four percent of the vote
with his biggest vote total35coming in
Dryden Township.
In the sheriffs race, the results show a
divided county geographically. Most precincts in the

eastern half of the county
threw their support behind
Kalanquin. The incumbent
was the top vote-getter in
Imlay City and the townships of Almont, Attica,
Dryden,
Goodland,
Michael
Burnside and Burlington.
Sharkey Elsewhere in the county, he
won one precinct each in
Elba and Marathon townships.
Eady, who came in third place, came out
on top in his hometown, winning both precincts in Metamora Township.
Hemmingsen won 12 precincts to
Nichols 25 with those wins spread throughout the county.
Every precinct in the county went to
Novak, who will now fill the remainder of
his term through 2018.
In the drain commission race, Suma
earned the most votes in all but four precincts. Van Den Berg claimed his home
township of Goodland, along with Burnside
and Imlay townships. King won his home
township of Arcadia.
Write-in bid aimed to oust judge

Lapeer attorney David Richardson hoping
to ride wave of change in Lapeer County
By Tom Wearing
Tri-City Times Staff Writer
LAPEERCOUNTY
Longtime Attorney David
Richardson is looking to ride the
wave of change to the position
of Lapeer County Circuit Court
Judge.
In light of the resounding
defeats on August 2nd of longtime Lapeer County Sheriff Ron
Kalanquin and incumbent
Prosecutor Tim Turkelson,
Richardson sees an opportunity
for yet another change in leadership at the top.
That is to unseat longstanding Circuit Court Judge Nick
Holowka, whose term expires
on January 1, 2017.
Richardson
formally
announced his write-in candidacy for Circuit Court Judge on
Friday, Aug. 5, during a luncheon at the Historic Lapeer
County Courthouse.
Despite the obvious challenges of running as a write-in
candidate
in
November,
Richardson sees the victories of

new Sheriff Scott McKenna and
Republican primary winner
Mike Sharkey for the prosecutors post as a reflection of a
new mood among Lapeer
Countys electorate.
Running on a message of
Restoring Trust in Lapeer
County, Richardson says he
believes it is time for a new
direction and a new chapter for
the people of the county.
Having practiced law in
Lapeer County for more than
three decades, Richardson says
the time has come for him to
take the step to run for Circuit
Court Judge.
I believe that at this juncture, Im better suited than Judge
Holowka in terms of temperament and disposition, says
Richardson. Residents may
not be aware, but there is a great
deal of discord, division and
toxicity at the courthouse right
now.
When people come up to
me and ask what camp am I in,
something is wrong, he says.

We should all be working
together as colleagues and
that includes our judges.
As a candidate for Circuit
Court Judge, Richardson says
his goal is to combine his experience and deep desire to affect
changes with the court to restore
trust, civility and confidence.
Iam equipped to be part of
the solution rather than part of
the continuing problem,
Richardson says. If elected, I
would seek to faithfully interpret the law and apply it justly to
each individual case.
I would be a strong advocate of modernizing technology
within the court, he says, to
make it more accessible and
transparent to the citizens of
Lapeer County.
Write-in education
Richardson says the key to
beating Holowka in November
is to educate Lapeer County voters of the relative simplicity of
the write-in process.
We believe its doable,
By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
LAPEER On Monday,
Judge Nick Holowka sentenced
Tom Goulette to spend a minimum of four years, nine months
in prison for robbing the Oxford
Bank in Dryden earlier this year.
That means the former
Dryden Schools superintendent,
whos already lodged in prison
for robbing a Yale bank, will
stay in state custody longer than
the three and a half year sentence handed down by a St.
Clair County judge in May.
Holowka said Goulette was
sophisticated and educated
enough to know he should reach
out for help instead of turning to
crime.
The only
positive thing
in all of this is
that no one was
seriously hurt,
Holowka said
during the hearing.
Tom
Goulette
Goulette
offered an apology to those
employees and his family and
friends for his actions. He admits
to walking into the bank in the
village on January 8 and
demanding money from tellers.
Investigators say he implied he
had a weapon. In June, he pled
guilty to one count of bank robbery and one count of armed
robbery was dismissed.

Iwas under duress. I am a
good citizen and Ive done a
great deal of good in my life,
Goulette said before learning his
fate.
I understand I owe a debt
to society. Ihope the court will
take mercy on me.
The former school administrator said hes begun programming with the Department of
Corrections and noted that his
family is in the process of
repairing circumstances in
terms of his restitution. In the
Dryden robbery, hes accused of
taking approximately $3,600.
No victim statements were
read at the hearing but Holowka
referenced comments in the pre-
Backyard
research
makes way
to labratory
Goodland couple makes
unique discoveries about
lives of marmots
By Catherine Minolli
Tri-City Times Editor
Attorney David
Richardson
says Richardson. We plan to do
a lot of traditional advertising,
along with social media, to get
the word out.
The biggest thing is that we
have to inform voters of how
simple it is to write in another
candidates name, he says. Its
not as intimidating as voters
think it is.

There is a consensus
within our county that change
has to occur, Richardson says.
I urge Lapeer County voters to
consider writing me in on
November 8.
More jail time for Goulette
Former Dryden super sentenced for second bank robbery
Male woodchuck Raggedy a frequent star in Sams photos.
sentence report that employees

described themselves as being
traumatized from the incident.
Ihope the bank employees
can take solace in your comments Holowka added.
Holowka acknowledged that
he had received several letters
on Goulettes behalf from
friends and family who all said
he acted out of character when
he robbed the banks but the
judge believed the defendant
should have been responsible
and said Im in over my
head.
At his sentencing hearing
before St. Clair County Circuit
Judge Daniel Kelly, Goulette
said a combination of financial
problems, depression and alcohol played a role in his behavior.
Sentenced page 6-A
GOODLAND TWP. Backyard

hobbyist researchers and photographers
Sue and Joe Sam are again providing new
and valuable information to Rocky
Mountain Biological Lab (RMBL)
researcher Dan Blumstein.
Blumstein, a professor at the
University of California Los Angeles and
author of numerous books on the environment and conservation, is involved in
the RMBL marmot project, and is author
of the Marmot Minutes blog.
Marmots are the stout-bodied, shortlegged burrowing creatures commonly
known around the area as woodchucks or
groundhogs.
While many consider them to be
nuisance animals, researchersincluding the Samssay they are highly social
in their behavior and often misunderstood.
The Sams have been documenting
woodchuck activity in their own backyard since 2003. Much of their findings
proved contrary to what literature reported, confirming that they were an understudied animal, and as such, somewhat
unknown.
Research page 6-A
Photo by Sue Sam
By Maria Brown
Photo by Joe Sam
Lapeer County voters oust sheriff, prosecutor, road commissioner
Juvenile woodchuck stands up to

take a look around Sue and Joe
Sams yard.
Trip of a lifetime
Offering options
Local band students perform

in Hiroshima, Japan,
...see page 3-A
Pregnancy Resource Center

of Lapeer hosts run/walk,
...see page 4-A
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and reports from area police
departments:
In St. Clair County:
Police and emergency
responders responded to:
an animal complaint in the
3300 block of Wade Rd. in
Mussey Twp. on August 2
a domestic incident in the
13000 block of Norman Rd. in
Lynn Twp. on August 2
report of recovered stolen
property in the 4900 block of
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August 2
a fire alarm in the 4800
block of Capac Rd. in Mussey
Twp. on August 2
an intrusion alarm in the
490 block of North Ave. in
Berlin Twp. on August 3
an animal complaint at S.
Hunter and E. Meier Ave. in
Capac on August 4
a fraud report in the 14000
block of Sharrard Rd. in Berlin
Twp. on August 4
block of Burt Rd. in Mussey
Twp. on August 4
a larceny in the 4300
block of Martin Rd. in Mussey
Twp. on August 4
an illegal fire in the 14000
block of Gilbert Rd. in Berlin
Twp. on August 4
block of Sperry Rd. in Berlin
Twp. on August 4
neighbor trouble in the
13000 block of Messmer Rd.
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in Berlin Twp. on August 4

a breaking and entering
incident in the 16000 block of
Hough Rd. in Berlin Twp. on
August 4
a fire training incident in
the 740 block of Capac Rd. in
22000 block of Bordman Rd.
a fraud complaint in the
13000 block of Burt Rd. in
a warrant arrest in the 300
block of N. Lester St. in Capac
on August 5
14000 block of Gilbert Rd. in
a malicious destruction of
property report in the 300 block
of S. Main St. in Capac on
August 6
a property damage accident at Cade and Norman roads
in Lynn Twp. on August 7
13000 block of Messmer Rd. in
a property damage accident at Imlay City and Cade
roads in Mussey Twp. on
August 7
block of E. Church St. in Capac
on August 8
22000 block of Bordman Rd.

a warrant arrest in the
15000 block of W. Park St. in
Capac on August 8
7800 block of Millard Rd. in
Lynn Twp. on August 8
a dumping complaint in
the 110 block of S. Main St. in
Capac on August 8
a suspicious incident in
the 230 block of N. Lester St.
in Capac on August 8
13000 block of Messmer Rd. in
Berlin Twp. on August 8.
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Photo by Christine Dodge
The
Michigan
All-State
Band took
part in the
Lions Band
parade,
marching
through the
streets of
Fukuoka.
Hiroshima trip unforgettable

By Maria Brown
and their marching skills in

preparation for their performances. From there, they
boarded a bus, headed to the
airport and started their crosscontinent journey.
After three different
planes, two layovers, and
roughly 15 hours of only
flight time, we arrived in
Osaka. From there we took
the bullet train for two hours
to Hiroshima, Japan, Dodge
said.
Our two day visit in
Hiroshima was a profoundly
moving experience.
The group visited well
known landmarks such as
Peace Park, the Hiroshima
museum and Hiroshima
Castle. While there they performed in Peace Park and did
a concert for and with an all
girls school.
Events related to the
Lions
International
Photo provided
CAPAC Lots of students pack their bags for a

summer trip but most dont
trek over oceans for the kind
of adventure six local marching band students and their
teacher experienced in June.
Four former and current
Capac High School band students and two Imlay City students got the chance to travel
and perform as members of
the Michigan Lions All-State
Band in Fukuoka, Japan.
They included Capacs Joel
Opificius, a tenth grade mellophone player; Emily
Daniels, a tenth grade flutist;
Morgyn Kipper, a tenth grade
alto saxophone player and
recent graduate and Savanna
Grewe, a member of the color
guard. Representing Imlay
City was Andrew Dodge, a
ninth grade tenor saxophone

player and Adam Dodge, an
eighth grade trumpet player.
Joining them was Capac High
School
Band
Director
Christine Dodge, who served
as an assistant director of the
Michigan group.
Dodge described the trip
as amazing. The Capac and
Imlay City contingent were
among 40 students representing Michigan at the Lions
Club International Convention
in Japan.
It was absolutely an
unforgettable experience with
the best staff and students.
Our local students have now
spent 10 days seeing other
cultures and broadening their
vision of the world, she said.
The Michigan delegation
spent three days at a pre-camp
event in Otisville where, at
the Covenant Hills campground, they practiced music
Savanna Grewe, Adam Dodge, Emily Daniels, Andrew Dodge, Morgyn Kipper,
Joel Opificius and Christine Dodge traveled with the Michigan All-State Band,
participating in the Lions Club International Convention in Japan.
Neighbor, library worker

help douse a mulch fire
By Tom Wearing
IMLAYCITY On
Saturday, Aug. 6, the Imlay
City Fire Department was
dispatched to a mulch fire in
front of the Ruth Hughes
Library, located at 211 N.
Almont St.
Fire Chief Rick Horton
credited a neighbor, Frank
Demske, and a library
employee, Jessica Bostian,

for quickly extinguishing the
small, smoldering fire.
Horton said no physical
damage was incurred at either
the library or any other nearby building.
He warned, however, of
the potential for such fires
due to the ongoing weather
conditions.
With these dry conditions, we urge residents to use
caution when landscaping

with mulchwhich is a wood
product, Horton said.
Mulch that is already
down may become extremely
dry and can easily be ignited
by discarded smoking material, or embers from campfire, Horton continued.
When watering your
outdoor plants, you should
wet down the mulch as a fire
precaution, he suggested.
Convention took place in

Fukuoka, located south of
Hiroshima on the Kyushu
Island.
Their sight seeing adventures included visiting a 2,000
year-old Shindu Shrine, the
Fukuoka market place,
Fukuoka Tower and local gardens and zoo.
Our
performances
included the Lions Band
Parade, on the steps of the
convention center for the
International Convention, and
for and with the Seika All
Girls School, Dodge said.
The parade was the largest spectacle I have ever witnessed! Just about every
country has a Lions Club and
almost all of them were represented in this parade. There
were tens of thousands of
people there. The parade was
easily 4 hours long. It is very
safe to say that these kids
have never played for crowds
this large and likely will never
again.
Dodge said her students
favorite performance event
occurred at the Seika All
Girls School where their
marching band, which regularly wins national competitions, welcomed their guests
with a performance.
I have never heard high
school students perform at
this level. It was shocking and
impressive, Dodge said.
The international guests
performed for them and then
they teamed up for one joint
piece before enjoying a pizza
party.
Photo by Christine Dodge
Capac, Imlay City marching band students make trip to Japan
Michigan musicians had the chance to interact and

perform with students at the Seika All Girls School.
These girls were warm,
welcoming, and gracious.
Even though the students
struggled to communicate
with each other at times, by
the end of the evening they
were playing games together
and exchanging social media
information so they could
stay connected, Dodge said.
The chance to travel
through an experience like
this is invaluable, she
believes.
Our local students have
now spent 10 days seeing

other cultures and broadening
their vision of the world They
will inevitably be better people, better leaders, and better
servants to their communities
because of this organization.
According to the organizations website, the All-State
Bands goals are to provide
members with experience in
musical performance, travel
and education, sociological
growth and exposure to the
Lions motto, We Serve.
May the Force be with you...

ALL STAR WARS FANS!
stop in Thursday, August 11th
from 6pm to 8pm and meet
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810-724-3664
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Kids night is the 2nd and 4th Thursday of Every Month
Next on the line-up is . . .
Pikachu from Pokemon

on Thursday, August 25th
Pregnancy
Resource
Center of
Lapeer
Executive
Director Donna
Leuck inside
the Centers
Clothes Closet.
Memorial will
celebrate life
of former chief
Capac mourns loss of Bill Lamphere

By Tom Wearing
Photo by Catherine Minolli
Walk/Run/Bike for Life this Saturday
Fundraiser supports outreach at the

Pregnancy Resource Center of Lapeer
LAPEER In life,
there are options, and its
always better when the
options are abundant.
The Pregnancy Resource
Center of Lapeer (PRC)

offers bothoptions and
abundancefor women of
all ages who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy.
The PRC is an outreach
ministry for women, men,
and children affected by an
unplanned pregnancy by providing spiritual, emotional,

physical, and educational
support.
Since opening its doors
in 1991, PRC has offered
free pregnancy tests, confidential peer counseling,
adoption and other agency
and doctor referrals, and
abortion education and post
abortion counseling.
From January through
May of this year, the PRC
has had 173 client contacts,
offering pregnancy tests,
maternal services, spiritual
discussions and more to area
women. Clients also have
access to maternity and baby
clothing and related items.
Offering help when its
needed most is among PRCs
commitments to its clients,
and it hopes people will support that commitment in this
Saturdays Run/Walk/Bike
for Life at Rowden Park in
Lapeer. Registration begins
at 8 a.m.; runners start at 9
a.m. and bikers follow at
9:30 a.m.
The cost is $25 for individuals, $40 for families.
Walk-ins are welcome.

Participants are encouraged to seek sponsors for the
event, and prizes will be
awarded for those collecting
the most sponsor donations.
Businesses are also welcome
to offer a sponsorship by visiting the PRC website at
www.prcol.org and clicking
on the donate link.
Those who cant take
part in Saturdays event can
also lend a hand by donating
items on the PRCs Clothes
Closet wish list. Items being
sought include baby bath
towel sets, new infant car
seats, diaper bags, diapers in
sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6, layette
outfitsboys and girls sizes
0-3 and 3-6, and toiletries for
babies and mothers, including shampoo, conditioner,
wipes.
Our mission is to promote the love of Jesus Christ
to our communities, our families, and in the hearts of
people, says PRC Executive
Director Donna Leuck. We
are committed to being kind
and gracious, and to love to
everyone.
CAPAC Longtime
Capacians are mourning the
loss of former police Officer/
Chief
William
Bill
Lamphere, 68, who died
unexpectedly in Bradenton,
Florida on May 17.
Family and friends of
Lampheres will host a
memorial service in his honor
on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 11
a.m. at the Kempf Historical
Center.
Lamphere was born June
1, 1947 in Almont to the late
Laurence
and
Eliza
Lamphere.
He
married
Kathy
Murawski on June 11, 1982
at the First United Methodist
Church of Capac.
A 1966 graduate of Capac
High School, Lamphere is a
Vietnam veteran who served
in the U.S. Army for two
years.
He earned an Associates
Degree in Law Enforcement
from St. Clair Community
College in 1970, and completed his Police Academy
training in 1973.
Lamphere served 27
years on the Capac Police
Department.
He was appointed sergeant in February of 1978,
and served as stint as Chief of
Police, before retiring on
Feb. 1, 1998.
Former Capac Police
Chief Paul Libkie, who succeeded Lamphere as chief,
recalled his predecessors
dedication and commitment
to law enforcement.
I was trained by Bill,
said Libkie. He was a very
William Bill Lamphere

1947-2016
astute police officer who was
well-liked and respected by
the community.
He was a good listener
and a good problem solver,
he continued. He connected
very well with people, which
was one of his strengths.
Libkie recalled one particular night when Lamphere
rescued a man from his burning residence.
I remember it was
around midnight, said
Libkie. Bill had seen smoke
coming out of a house on
East Mill Street.
He called the fire department, then went inside the
house. He found the resident
sleeping and dragged him out
of the house to safety. He
probably saved his life.
The Kempf Historical
Center is located at 401 East
Kempf Court.
The memorial will be led
by the Rev. Richard Kriesch,
to be followed by a light luncheon at the facility.
For a complete obituary,
turn to page 10-A.
Vets-to-Vets group to meet Thurs., Aug. 11

By Tom Wearing
Noffert Dental
2034 S. ALMONT AVE IMLAY CITY
Congratulations, William H.
the winner
of our
Grill
Giveaway!
May you enjoy some great grilling!
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LAPEERCOUNTY
Are you a U.S. Military veteran seeking a safe and supportive place to share your
concerns with others whove
served?
There is now an avenue
and environment available
for you to share and be heard.
The Lapeer County Vetto-Vet Support Group hosts
meetings
the
second
Thursday of the month at 6
p.m. at the Lapeer County
Veterans Affairs office, 287
W. Nepessing, Suite 2, in
downtown Lapeer.
The groups next meeting
takes
place
tomorrow
(Thursday, August 11.)
Established in September
of 2015, the group is open
exclusively to veterans and is
confidential.
There is no agenda and
veterans of all wars and eras
of service will have the
opportunity to discuss issues
of importance to them.
An accredited veteran
service officer will be on
hand to explain veteran benefits, including: health care,
service-connected disabilities and home loan assistance.
There is no fee, but interested veterans are encouraged to register in advance

by calling 810-667-0256,
leaving only a first name is
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Repairs to fire-damaged buildings ongoing

IMLAYCITY
Individuals whose properties

or businesses sustained damage in the recent downtown
fire were in attendance at
Tuesdays city commission
meeting to hear the status of
those buildings.
On June 1, an early morning fire swept through the Ruiz
Taqueria at 112 E. Third Street,
resulting in the death of a restaurant employee and the loss
of residence to several tenants
of the buildings.
Louise Topie, who owns
the building at 112 E. Third St.,
and Kitty Schuster, who operates Kittys Place on the lower
level of 116 E. Third St., were
updated by Lonnie Hayes, the
citys building code inspector.
Hayes noted that both
structures had been identified
as dangerous buildings,
pending repairs to ensure they
are no longer exposed to the
elements nor accessible to trespassers.
Hayes said neither of the
buildings is in danger of falling
or collapse, but that there had
existed areas of exposure and a
common stair well was deemed
dangerous to anyone entering.
He added that the walls in
the Taqueria had been compromised as a result of the heat
generated during the fire.
We need to have a structural engineer come in and
determine what needs to be
done to restore those walls,
Hayes said. But otherwise the
fire department did a great job
of minimizing the damage to

the three buildings.
Representing Mrs. Topie
was Greg Dennis of Midwest
Commercial Construction,
who informed commissioners
that all rotten wood had been
removed, the windows boarded
up and utilities to the building
turned off.
I think the building is
sound, other than the back
wall, said Dennis. Weve
contacted an architect to come
in and take a look at that and
provide an estimate.
All in all, things are progressing, he said. For now, its
safe and clean.
Hayes noted that repairs
have been made to an apartment above Kittys Place and
that it is no longer open to
exposure.
Everything has been
repaired and made safe at my
place, said Schuster.
City Manager Tom Youatt
noted that the dangerous
building designation is part of
the process in meeting the conditions of city ordinances.
Were just looking for
some kind of a plan to ensure
that progress is being made,
said Youatt. We have every
confidence that the citys concerns will be addressed.
Mayor Walt Bargen hopes
both buildings can be repaired
and restored and once again
resume their former business
operations.
Were not trying to rush
this along, he said. This is all
part of the process and we want
to be helpful to that process Site of fire at Ruiz Taqueria and adjoining buildings are being secured as part of ongoing plan to comply
and help move things along.
with city ordinances.
Photo by Tom Wearing
By Tom Wearing
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Otter Lake man is dead

following dual stabbing
By Tom Wearing
LAPEERCOUNTY
Sheriffs deputies continue to
investigate Fridays stabbings that resulted in the
death of a 24-year-old Otter
Lake man.
At around 9:48 a.m. on
August 5, deputies responded
to a 911 call from a woman
on Briggs Rd. in Otter Lake,
who reported she and another
person had stabbed someone
and themselves.
Responding to the scene,
deputies discovered that two
people, a mother and son,
were suffering from stab
wounds.
Sheriffs Det./Sgt. Jason
Parks identified the woman
as 59-year-old Tamara
Leonard, and the man as
Theron Leonard, the womans biological son.
Parks noted that both
resided at the home on Briggs
Road and that Tamara was
the caregiver for Theron, who
suffered from cerebral palsy.
Deputies indicated there
was no suggestion that an

altercation (either physical or
verbal) had taken place
between the two.
Theron was transported
to McLaren Lapeer Region
Hospital for life-threatening
injuries and was pronounced
dead at 12:37 p.m.
Tamara was treated for
non-life threatening injuries
at McLaren Lapeer Region
and lodged in the Lapeer
County Jail at around 3:30
p.m.
Parks reported that the
Lapeer County Prosecutors
Office issued an arrest warrant,
charging Tamara
Leonard with open murder.
She was arraigned in the
71-A District Court in Lapeer
at around 4 p.m. and remanded to jail without bond.
Sheriffs deputies were
assisted at the scene by
Troopers from the Michigan
State Police Lapeer Post.
Parks said further details
of the incident are being
withheld pending the results
of an active investigation.
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By Tom Wearing
IMLAYCITY The
police departments aging
patrol car fleet is growing
younger.
On Wednesday, Aug. 3,
city commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of a 2017 Ford
Explorer all-wheel-drive
vehicle for the police department.
The vehicle will be purchased through a State program from Signature Ford
of Owosso at a total cost of
$33,608.
About one-third of the
vehicles cost, $12,250, will
be paid for through a recently-awarded USDARural
Development Grant, applied
for by Police Chief Scott
Pike.
The balance of the cost,
$21,558, will come out of
the citys coffers, though the
purchase had not been
included in citys latest budget.
City Manager Tom
Youatt noted that the availability of federal grant funding enabled the city to
update the police depart-
ments fleet of patrol cars.

Pike said there remains
the additional cost of outfitting the new vehicle, such as
lights, siren, radios, computers and graphics to include
the Imlay City Spartan logo.
He said the new vehicle
will replace the departments
aging Dodge Charger, whose
odometer reads more than
160,000 miles.
Pike is hoping the new

patrol car will be in the
citys possession and ready
for the road by the end of
October.
The new vehicle will be
identical to the car we purchased earlier this year,
said Pike. The addition of
this car ensures officer safety, and its all-wheel-drive
capability will be helpful in
difficult terrain and during

heavy snow.
In early May, the department took ownership of a
2016 Ford Explorer purchased
for
$27,000,
plus outfitting costs of
$3,000.
With the latest purchase,
Pike believes the citys
updated fleet should be sufficient for the next 2-3 years.
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By Tom Wearing
Research: Secret lives of

woodchucks uncovered
Photo courtesy Sue & Joe Sam
from page 1-A

Sue and Joe first caught
Blumsteins attention when a
trail cam set up near their
barn caught a vicious fight
between a male and female
woodchuck who happened to
be a father/daughter combination.
Blumstein acknowledged
that the fighting was an
uncommon occurrence.
Fights are rare in wellestablished hierarchies...but
even peaceful animals can
fight to the death,
Blumstein said in a June,
2015 email to Sue. Wellmatched animals can fight
for a long time...theres a lot
of behavior to prevent high
level fights. Those two animals were very well
matched, and/or one really
wanted the resource...thus
the long fight.
This year, the Sams discovered more little known
behavior in the marmot
worldthe males active
role in the family structure.
It was among the main focus
of this years research, Sue
said.
We have confirmed that
our male has been present
throughout the mating season, during our females
pregnancy, and after the birth
and emergence of the eight
babies from the natal burrow, Sue tells Blumstein in
an email.
The discoveries were
made through viewing
numerous trail cam photos
and photos and video footage the Sams shot around the
burrows on their property.
Their backyard research
revealed the male patrolling
and maintaining multiple
burrows, watching over juveniles that his mate brought
out of the burrow, and
assisting in the weaning process.
Again, Blumstein was
impressed with the Sams
findings.
This is fascinating, he
said in an email. Were trying to study maternal (and
paternal) care with much less
ability to know whats really
going on.
The fact that the mother

split the litter and was looking out for half of them is
also really, really interesting
as well as the fact that the
father plays a role,
Blumstein continued. This
is even more interesting
given the obligate dispersal
of the juveniles! Cool! I
wish we had the ability to
see as much as you get to
see.
Among the myriad
chuck-related sights the
Sams experience and document is nocturnal activity
around the dens on their
property, another little
known aspect of the animals
behavior.
We have documented
chuck activity from morning
till after 9:30 or 10
p.m.,Sue says. The surprise has been seeing activity
after midnight.
Last year a juvenile was
spotted on their deck around
1:25 a.m., and since then
theyve seen trail cam images of nighttime ramblings
outside of the dens in their
barn.
We dont use video in
the barn, so what they are
doing is a matter of speculation, Sue says. Joe and
Ihave thought perhaps this
may be sentry activity, but
this is purely speculation.
Again, Blumstein was
impressed with the discovery.
It IS interesting, he
responded in an email.
There is a hidden life of
these guys that we dont
even know to look for.
While the Sams arent
necessarily looking for new
discoveries, the video and
trail cameras strategically
placedalong with the eyewitness observation confirmed by Sues still photoscontinue to reveal the
secrets of the woodchuck,
whose lives are hidden no
more.
To read about the Sams
woodchuck research and see
stunning photos and video,
visit www.woodchuckwonderland.com or youtube.com/
user/chuckland2009.
One of numerous trail cam stills showing nocturnal activity around the Sams woodchuck dens.
cessful write-in campaign

would be contingent on educating voters of the specific
steps required to ensure that
write-in votes are valid and
counted.
This means that voters not
only properly spell and write
in the name of the preferred
candidate in the line provided, but connect the arrow
leading from the write-in candidates name to the position
being sought.
Spencer said that on election day, election inspectors
will hand-tally all valid
write-in ballots, which will
then be submitted to the
Lapeer County Board of
Canvassers for final approval.
But first, notes Spencer,
Mitchell emerges as winner

in 10th Congressional race
By Maria Brown
TRI-CITY AREA
The race to replace Candice
Miller in the U.S. House of
Representatives was crowded
but, after the votes were tallied on August 2, Dryden
Township resident Paul
Mitchell emerged from the
pack.
The retired businessman,
a Republican, will move on to
face
Democrat
Frank
Accavatti Jr. in Novembers
general election.
In the days and weeks
leading up to election day, it
became apparent that Mitchell
and State Senator Phil Pavlov,
of St. Clair, were viewed as
the front-runners and, from
the field of five candidates,
Pavlov finished in second
place behind Mitchell.
Mitchell said he was honored and humbled to have
won.
I believed I could make a
difference in Washington, and
that is exactly what I intend to
do. I will never stop working
and fighting for our home
team, and will always remember that I work for you, he
said in an online statement.
Mitchell was the clear
favorite in Lapeer County,
earning twice as many votes
as Pavlov6,624 to 3,025.
Coming in second was Alan
Sanborn, followed by David
VanAssche in fourth and Tony
Forlini in fifth.
Pavlov managed to win
his home county, St. Clair, but
only by a 94 vote margin7,278 to 7,184.
I feel honored to have
had the opportunity to be considered to represent your values in Washington, Pavlov
said,
thanking
his
supporters.
I am fortunate to have
one of the best jobs in America
and am proud to continue
serving as State Senator of
Michigan's 25th District.
The 25th District includes
St. Clair, Sanilac, Huron and
portions of Macomb and
Tuscola counties.
The 10th Congressional
District covers the same areas
plus Lapeer County.
Mitchell billed himself as
an alternative to career politicians with his message to
vote outside the box.
According to federal election
filings, Mitchell loaned $2.51
million of his own money to
the campaign and spent
approximately $2.49 million
as of July 21. Two years ago,
he was unsuccessful in his
primary bid for the 4th District
seat in Congress while a
Saginaw County resident.
Although his opponents
went on the attack, Mitchell
garnered the support of many
well-known Republicans,
including current Lapeer
County State Representative
Gary Howell and former legislator Kevin Daley.
Elsewhere in the district,
Pavlov won the Huron County
vote but all the restSanilac,
Tuscola and Macombwent
to Mitchell. In Macomb,
Sanborn took second with
Pavlov coming in third.
Miller issued a statement
after the votes were tallied,
apparently confident that
Mitchell will win the
November election.
The voters of Michigan's
10th congressional district
have chosen well today. My
sincere congratulations to
Paul Mitchell who ran an
excellent campaign and who
will be an outstanding member of Congress. I pledge to
do everything I can to make
Photo by Sue & Joe Sam
Sentenced: More jail

time for ex-Dryden super
Raggedy looking after one of his young illustrates the role males play in woodchuck family life.
Richardsonor any other

write-in candidatemust file
a Declaration of Intent to
Run in Lansing by the
Statess write-in filing deadline of Friday, October 28 at 4
p.m.
Straight ticket voting?
In another election-related matter, Spencer is still
awaiting word on whether
voters will be allowed to cast
straight-ticket votes in the
November election.
On January 5, 2015, the
Michigan Legislature passed
and Gov. Rick Snyder signed
a new law eliminating the
straight-ticket voting option
in Michigan.
However, on July 21,
2016, a Federal judge ruled
that Michigans law banning

straight-ticket voting places a
disproportionate burden on
African Americans right to
vote and granted a request for
a preliminary injunction to
block enforcement of the
law.
At present, the Federal
judges ruling is being
appealed by the Michigan
attorney generals office.
Previous attempts to abolish straight-ticket voting
through referendum failed in
1964 and again in 2001-2002.
Such referendums may not be
available to voters in the
future.
With a $5 million appropriation, the Michigan
Legislature banned referendums on the straight-ticket
issue, calling it unconstitutional for the Legislature to
appropriate such monies.
Spencer says she hopes a
ruling on the matter will soon
be forthcoming.
August 16 is the deadline for any proposals,
says Spencer. Its a tight
window before we get a yes
or no. We just got done with
one election, and there is
much to do before the next
one.
from page 1-A

Goulettes
attorney,
David Richardson, described
his client as being in an
emergency situation in his
life financially.
Upon leaving his 20-plus
year career in education in
2013, Goulette launched a
person fitness enterprise from
his Armada Township home
with his daughter.
The Dryden robbery
occurred one day after the
Yale bank robbery. He was
taken into custody by the St.

Clair County Sheriffs
Department nearly two weeks
after the crime. Police acted
on a tip from the public. In
both counties, Goulette pled
guilty before the cases proceeded to trial.
At the hearing on Monday,
Goulette was accompanied
by two Department of
Corrections prison guards.
According to state records, he
is currently housed in a correctional facility in Ionia.
the transition as smooth as

possible when Paul begins his
term, she said.
Miller is seeking to
become Macomb Countys
next public works director.

She won the Republican contest last week and will face
off
against
incumbent
Democrat Anthony Marrocco.
File photo
Juveniles at play in Sue and Joe Sams yard.
LAPEERCOUNTY
Local
attorney
David
Richardsons announcement
that he will challenge Circuit
Court Judge Nick Holowka as
a write-in candidate on
November 8, is being met
with some skepticism.
Indeed, successful writein campaigns are rare.
However, there are notable
exceptions.
In
1940,
Franklin
D.
Roosevelt
won
the
Democratic New Jersey
Presidential Primary with
34,278 write-in votes cast;
and in 1944, Thomas Dewey
won
the
Republican
Pennsylvania Presidential
Primary with 146,706 writeins.
More recently, Richard
Nixon won the Republican
Massachusetts Primary with
53,164 write-in votes; while
John F. Kennedy won the
1960
Democratic
Pennsylvania Presidential
Primary with 183,073 writein votes cast.
County Clerk clarifies
Lapeer County Clerk
Theresa Spencer says a suc-
Illustration photo
Photo by Sue & Joe Sam
Families line up for free backpacks filled with

school supplies during last years giveaway.
Backpack giveaway
is Friday, Aug. 26th
Capac Elementary site of annual event
By Maria Brown
CAPAC The calendar

turns to August and families
are starting to think about the
coming school year.
Once again, students can
get the the necessary gear,
free of charge, at the annual
Back to School 2016 backpack giveaway at Capac
Elementary School. This
years event is slated for
August 26 from 10 a.m. to 12
p.m.
For the first time in more
than a decade, the campaign
intended to help low-income
families, has a new organizerthe
Blue
Water
Community Action Agency
(BWCAA).
The Womens Initiative,
through the Community
Foundation of St. Clair
County, headed up the program for the last 13 years.
They still support the efforts
financially but the BWCAA is
overseeing the countywide
distribution now, said Melinda
Joshnon, executive director.
We anticipate handing
out 2,500 backpacks across
the county and have approximately 550 ready to give out
in Capac, Johnson said.
The first event will be
held in Port Huron on August
17 at McMorran Arena, followed by one downriver on

August 18 at the East China
Administration Building.
The August 26th event is
intended to serve families in
the Yale and Capac areas.
Once again, CSBBank and
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
Foundation is helping organize the Capac event.
Proof of residency is
required and children must be
present to receive supplies.
Backpacks will be filled
with supplies appropriate for
elementary and middle school
students. Packets with a reading book, coloring book and
crayons will be given to preschool-aged children.
Johnson said it takes
about $14 to purchase and fill
the backpacks and donations
are always welcome.
We are still looking for
donations of school supplies
and monetary donations,
Johnson said.
Checks can be sent to
BWCAA at 302 Michigan St.
in Port Huron, MI 48060.
In the past, the Capac
event has also included a food
truck but to simplify things
this year, there are no plans
for a food giveaway.
For more information,
contact them at 810-9828541.
Summer robotics class sparks curiosity of kids
Dave Spence hosts week-long

program of hands-on learning
IMLAYCITY Who
says summer school cant be
fun?
Last week, 23 Imlay City
students took part in a NXT
Lego Robotics class at the
middle school, led by veteran
science teacher Dave Spence.
The week-long program
required participating boys
and girls to engage in handson technology, while stimulating their creativity and
challenging their patience.
The students worked in
teams to learn how to problem-solve, create, program
and implement technologies
allowing them to maneuver
their robots along pre-programmed routes on a track.
Spence was assisted by
Bryan Barth, 14, and Jordan
Gray, 13, each of whom had
completed the program in the
past.
He noted that program is
voluntary and interested students incur no costs. The
classes ran from 8:30 a.m. to
2:30 p.m. all week.
The class culminated on
Friday with a special program
for parents and adults, where
the students were able to
demonstrate their new-found
robotics skills.
Spence says the participants tend to be curious and
typically possess a competitive spirit.
This program is all about
getting the kids to challenge
themselves, he says. They
all have immense curiosity
and they want to understand
how things work.
They are also willing to
work hard, Spence contin-
ues. They get very excited

when they are able to accomplish something theyve been
working hard on.
Eleven-year-old Ryan
Duckworth, who one day
hopes to be a commercial airline pilot, admits the class
presents some challenges.
Theres a lot of trial and
error, says Ryan. It can be a
guessing game. We learn that
we have to keep trying and to
not give up.
I love hands-on technology, he says. We learn how
to program and upload commands. I really like being
able to tell a robot what to
do.
While the class is comprised of a 60-percent majority of boys, participating girls
relish the opportunity to demonstrate their technological
skills.
Briana Rodriguez-Kelly,
10, Tanya Barrigan, 11, and
Hope Schriber, 10, comprise Science teacher Dave Spence (back row) is joined by another group of curious youngsters willing to
an all-girls team, whose skills spend a full week of their summer vacation learning how to program robots in Imlay Citys NXT Lego
have impressed their male summer robotics program.
counterparts throughout the
Imlay City
week.
students
Were very competitive
Brandon
with the boys, the girls
King, Alex
shouted out in unison. And
Gray and
were actually doing better
Stosh
than the boys and we set a
Rziemkowski
record in the Zamboni and
demonstrate
Lollipop competitions,
their robots
Briana notes.
ability to
Our robot is named
navigate the
Yackey because we like to
Around the
talk a lot, says Tanya, who
Town track.
admits to having had an affinity for robots at an early age.
When I was little, I
always wanted to know how
robots worked, she recalls.
Im always curious about
things and I enjoy school, so I
wanted to be in this program.
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Was a great honor and pleasure to serve

The great people of
Lapeer County wanted a new
Sheriff and they got one. God
Bless the people of Lapeer
County and God Bless Scott
McKenna. I also wish Dave
Eady the best wishes in his
future plans.
It has been a great honor
and pleasure serving the people of this county. I want to
thank everyone who voted
regardless of who they voted
for.
Looking back to my first
year on the job and the practices and procedures in place
at that time, it is my belief
that I am leaving your
Sheriffs Department better
than I found it.
In my time in office, my
team was able to establish a
consolidated 911 dispatch
center, to eliminate jail overcrowding and build a safe and
secure jail. Inmates may
spend a few weeks in jail but
sheriff deputies are on duty
there for thirty years. They
deserve a clean and safe work
space. I could go on regarding
forming partnerships with
Genesee and Shiawassee
County for shared training,
technology and collaboration
but that will have to wait for
another time.
Most certainly there are
not enough police officers in
Lapeer County whether they
be in a brown, light blue or
navy blue uniform. I am very

proud of having been able to
work with several area townships to provide community
policing and cost sharing with
our county Board of
Commissioners. These partnerships have increased the
number of police officers
available to answer calls and
in turn reduce response time.
Your Sheriffs Department
is committed to excellence.
Your deputies in corrections
and rehabilitation services,
reserve unit, marine, motor
unit, mounted unit, patrol,
detective bureau, and clerical
support have made Lapeer
County a great place to live,
work and play. I will certainly
miss being part of that team.

But the voters have chosen to
transfer this gift to another. I
am thankful and honored that
this gift was given to me on
nine previous occasions.
I want to thank all the
property owners for allowing
my campaign committee the
opportunity to place a sign on
their property if one is still
there please call (810) 664
9852 so that we may remove
it.
As
December
31
approaches my team stands
ready, willing and able to
transition the Sheriffs Office
to Scott McKenna
Ron Kalanquin
Oregon Twp
Building on a tradition Four County helping us grow for 29 years

of inclusion
from the Four County
Community Fund, include
Weston Elementary in Imlay
City for mobility seating;
Capac High School for the
FIRST Robotics Team; the
Romeo-Washington Chamber
for their Night Under the
Stars
Event;
Hunter
Hospitality House for marketing materials; the Addison
Township Fire Department
for a FIT Test Machine;
Capac Virtual Education for
standing desks and Orchard
Primary School in Almont for
a
Learning
Center
Greenhouse.
Receiving 21st Century
Education Fund Grants are

Capac Elementary School for
their FIRST Lego League
Robotics
K-3;
Capac
Elementary School for their
FIRST Lego League Robotics
4-8 and Orchard Primary
School for their FIRST Lego
League Robotics K-3.
A
Youth
Advisory
Committee/W.K. Kellogg
Fund grant was awarded to
the Village of Emmett for
community park improvements.
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Photo taken at
polling place in
Imlay City in
reflecting
democracy in
action in our
local area. This
is typical of the
election photos
weve taken
over the years
to refer readers
to election
results.
File photo
ith the creation of Lapeer Countys

newest 4-H club, its clear that this is
a caring, inclusive community.
The first of its kind in the state, the 4-H
Challenged Me Club, pairs special needs kids
with 4-H members who serve as coaches. In
the weeks leading up to fair, coaches teach
their mentees about taking care of livestock
and together they exhibit those animals in the
show ringsomething that happened on
Friday, July 29, at the Eastern Michigan State
Fair.
In many ways, it was a simple act to create
this new club. The hogs, sheep and goats were
already purchased and being cared for by the
4-Hers. All they had to do was find the time to
host their Challenge teammates and walk them
through the routines. The equipment and facilities for the show were available and judges
were at the ready.
Still, it was evident on the faces of everyone at that first show, that these simple acts
had a big impact on all involved. It meant that
kids, who so often sit on the sidelines, got in
on the action. It meant that parents and other
supportive family members got to snap proud
photos of the Challenge members leading a
lamb around the ring or holding a gigantic ribbon. It meant that 4-H members, who are
already getting lots of great hands-on and real
world education through their animal projects,
cemented that knowledge through this teaching
opportunity and obviously, made new friends
or strengthened existing friendships.
Organizers credited those 4-Hers for growing
the program exponentially by asking their
friends and classmates to participate.
It meant that Lapeer County is creating a
tradition of caring. The new club builds on
similar efforts being made through the Lapeer
County Ed Techs Project Raising Hope program. In that setting, special needs students
work with ag science students to care for livestock in the schools Animal Center. Meat from
those animals are donated to local food pantries, helping families in need. Again, organizers simply utilized the facilities and manpower
at hand and took that step to include a population that would otherwise sit on the sidelines
for something as basic as food production.
Inclusion doesnt have to amount to a big
production, it just needs to start.
Four County Community

Foundation has been helping
our community grow since
1987. In 29 years, our original investments have grown
from $2.5 million to $13.5
million. During those same
years, we have returned $7.5
million to our service area in
the form of grants and scholarships. 4CCF actively supports localized charitable giving. Grants are made to fund
progressive ideas in education, health, and community.
Grant applications are
reviewed and awarded four
times per year. Recipients of
2016 Third Quarter Grants,
Troubling trend against transparency
or some people, the voting

booth is a sacred space,
and exercising the right to
vote is probably the most
American thing that comes
to mind when were talking
about our democracy.
Its something we hear
about, talk about, and on
occasion argue about whether
or not its right to skip the
process altogether. I talk to
lots of people who feel like
their vote really doesnt matterthough Ive now come to
understand that not voting is
voting.
Others tell me the system
is rigged. In fact, one of the
presidential candidates keeps
referring to that, tossing out
the phrase like its some sort
of mantra. As if repeating it
over and over again is a solution, not a subjective conclusion.
A while back I ruminated
about the sweeping changes in
the election process that have
been pushed through by our
state lawmakers. Changes that
in my opinion erode away at
our voting rights. Straight
ticket voting, the municipal
gag order law regarding
millage requests, and the nearimpossible-to-obtain time
limit on gathering signatures
for recall petitions are just a
few recent changes that come
to mind.

Another
change,
not quite
as recent
but a big
one nonetheless,
also
impacted
our right
to docu
ment the
process via
restricting press access at
polling places.
When this first occurred,
my colleagues and I were a
little boggled by it, but
because weve been around so
long, and are known by most
of the election workers at the
polling places, it hasnt been
too difficult a transition.
Members of the press are now
remanded to the public area
of the polling place, and in
some of the smaller polling
places around here, photographing election day became
a bit more challenging. We
adjusted without problem.
I always wondered about
the restriction, though. None
of us ever, ever took a photo
of someone completing their
ballot, stepped anywhere near
a voting booth, and we never
ever approached a single voter
about their position on this or
that. Who would? We were
just looking to document the

most American activity of the
most democratic process we
covet, honor, and are urged to
participate in. Those we asked
were happy to participate. We
used those photos to remind
readers that an election took
place and the results would be
forthcoming in our pages and
online as soon as they were
available. Its as simple and as
benign as that.
Municipal employees and
election workers are, after all,
paid with our tax dollars and
work for the taxpayers. As
such, youd think government
officials would welcome the
opportunity for the press to
document our democracy in
action, as long as no rules are
being violated, no votes being
swayed, and no rights being
denied.
At one time the media
particularly the print media
was considered the watchdog
of democracy. Reporters
were the independent observers, if you will, of the process.
At one time, people appreciated that a lot. Government officials did, too, as our stories
and photos reflected their
actions, plain and simple,
good and bad.
Somewhere in time this
all changed. I dont know if it
was the onset of the 24/7
news cycle, the nonstop
newsfeeds on social media,

the in-and-out, surface-only
coverage by some broadcast
outlets or whatever, there has
been a noticeable shift in the
way were perceived and even
treated as we attempt to document the voting process. For
some reason, our state lawmakers think news coverage
of whats happening in government is not a good thing.
Oh. Thats right...Flint. I get
it.
Community newspapering
is different from mainstream,
big city reporting. We live
here, too. We vote and pay
taxes. If the waters poison,
were drinking it. Were not
out to embarrass anyone or
strip them of their privacy. We
simply reflect whats going on
in our own community. Our
track record speaks for itself
when it comes to our philosophy. Im proud of both, and
grateful for my honorable colleagues.
I am, however, frightened
by a growing mistrust of those
in our business and both
frightened and perplexed by
the trend in state government
to continue to erode away at
voters rights, and to pull the
veil on whats going on at the
most sacred space in any
democracythe polls.
Email Catherine at
cminolli@pageone-inc.com.
Memories of iconic advertising mascots
ould you really buy

your car insurance
because a little green lizard
asked you to? He is cute, of
course, has a pleasant accent
and drives a really cool
sports car. But personally,
Im getting a little tired of
him. Im not hoping he gets
run over on the side of the
road but maybe its time for
the Geico gecko to retire to
his minimansion
on the
South
China Sea.
And
that Aflac
duck!
How many
Rick Liblong different
situations
can they
put that
famous feathered friend
through? Im tired of him,
too. Perhaps its time for him
to visit Peking, if you know
what I mean.
Finally, Im up to here
with Flo the salesperson
from Progressive Insurance
(played brilliantly by
Stephanie Courtney). Lets
face it, she is a real hoot in
her white uniform, tennis
shoes and, well, interesting
make-up and hair style. But
enough already. Maybe she
should become a fashion
model or hair stylist.
The above are just three
of the latest of many, many
advertising mascots or icons
used over the years. They are
used, frankly, because they
work. And the more they
appear, the more we remember them and, hopefully, the
product they are advertising.
Im sure many of you
have your own memories of
All the Liblong day..
them and remember your

favorites.
Icons were big on selling
cereal to us as kids. Tony
the Tiger for Kelloggs
Frosted Flakes is probably
the most famous. Tony made
his debut in 1951 and is still
around today. Unlike the rest
of us, he doesnt look a day
older. They are on their
fourth announcer doing his
famous line GREAT! I
loved Tony but I have to
admit, I never liked Frosted
Flakes. I dont like cereal
that gets soggy in the milk.
Rice Krispies, which
stayed crisp longer, were
some of my faves. They
were brought to me by the
little gnomic elves named
Snap, Crackle and Pop.
Those little guys are still
around also.
Sugar Crisp was another
cereal I ate nearly every day
before school. Nothing like
starting your day with a
super sugar high! Sugar
Bear was the mascot there.
Quaker Puffed Rice, featuring a Quaker Man on
the box, claimed to be shot
from guns! I wonder how
they did that. How far away
from the guns did the little
pieces of rice land and how
did they pick them up?
The silly Trix Rabbit
could never get it straight
that Trix were for kids.
Another whiney little kid
always screamed, I want
my Maypo!! That stuff was
awful.
Cereal, obviously, was
not the only product that had
a mascot or icon. Remember
Charlie the Tuna? No matter how well he primped and
prepared himself, he was
never good enough for Star
us. Rosie the waitress used

Bounty, the quicker picker
upper.
Do you remember Elsie
the Cow who made milk for
Borden? And if the milk or
cereal didnt agree with you,
you could always count on
Speedy Alka Seltzer to
quickly bring you some Alka
Seltzer to calm your tummy.
The Jolly Green Giant
brought us our healthy veggies. Can you ever forget
Mr. Whipple squeezing the
Charmin or the lonely
Maytag Repair Man?
Morris the Cat, the
worlds most finicky feline,
and friends.
wanted to eat, and have your
good Kentucky Fried
kitty eat, only 9Lives brand
Chicken. Mr. Clean kept
cat food. The Energizer
our house clean, Inspector
Bunny is still going and
12 made sure that Hanes
going and going.
underwear was quality con- Juan Valdez seemed to
trolled. She was quite a task- always be picking 100%
master. They dont say
Colombian Coffee. The poor
Hanes til I say they say
guy never did get a promoHanes! she boasted. Betty tion.
Crocker helped us with
The Clydesdale horses
(and the faithful Dalmatian
on the wagon with them)
deliver Budweiser Beer still.
Spuds McKenzie promoted Bud Light. There were
numerous mascots for beer.
Remember Hey, Mabel,
Black Label? Shed wink at
you as she brought you a
Carling Black Label Beer. A
Speedy Alka Seltzer.
little bear brought us
Hamms Beer.
wonderful baked goods.
Years ago, cigarettes
Poppin Fresh, the Pillsbury were big advertisers. Joe
Doughboy did too.
Camel, a cool dude, adver Madge the Manicurist tised, of course, Camel cigawas always soaking peoples rettes. Kool cigarettes feafingers in Palmolive Dish
tured a penguin. Philip
Liquid. Josephine the
Morris was hawked by
Plumber recommended
Johnny the Bellhop and the
Comet Cleanser. Comet is a Marlboro Man was a realtough cleanser with a noly cool guy to emulate.
scratch formula she told Many famous people made a
Photo provided
Smokey Bear
Ronald Reagan the

smoker.
Kist Tuna. I still feel sorry
for him. Whats a tuna to do?
Ipana toothpaste features,
what else, a beaver named
Bucky. He had two gigantic teeth that he brushed after
every meal with Ipana.
Bucky had a great little jingle, too. Brusha, brusha,
brusha, with the new
Ipana It was written and
voiced by Jimmie Dodd of
Mickey Mouse Club fame.
I chewed Double Mint
gum because the beautiful
Double Mint twins told me
to.
Colonel Sanders
brought us finger lickin
Tony the Tiger
Elsie the Cow

lot of money advertising cigarettes. People like Ronald
Reagan, Lucille Ball, Frank
Sinatra, John Wayne, Rex
Harrison and many, many
sports stars.
Ive barely scratched the
surface here. There are
many, many more. I think
my favorite of all of them
was Smokey Bear created
to educate the public about
the dangers of forest fires.
He reminded us often is his
deep voice, Remember...
Only YOU Can Prevent
Forest Fires.
Advertising icons and
mascots will be around forever, I think. Which of them
are your favorites?
Email Rick at
rick.liblong@cox.net.
n principio erat verbum

Commonly, its where we
come from and how we
relate to those places and
people that fix our faith and
points of view. For instance,
a transplant from eastern
Kentucky, Id never met a
Catholic or saw a Roman
Catholic church before my
parents moved our family to
Detroit. The soaring steeples
along Woodward and Gratiot
Avenues were mammoth
compared to Grannys oneroom church house. I thought
the Catholics rich, yet knew
my grandmother wasnt poor.
My parents werent
churchgoers, didnt instruct
my sisters and me in the
Bible. Nonetheless, Granny
preached the Gospel in her
words and deeds. The
Scriptures followed her
everywhere. She turned
thanks over meals. And
before we drove away from
her Appalachian door for
Michigan, she petitioned the
Lord for our safety.
When I was nine, we
moved to 25708 Wagner in
Warren. A yellow bus
appeared in front of our
house every Friday night for
Pioneer Girls, and Sunday
morning for Sunday school
and worship service. A smiling man opened the door to
my older sister and me.
Verna Wilson, my Pioneer
Girl guide,
gifted me
my first
study
Bible after
I was baptized. Mrs.
Urban
passed butterscotch
Lifesavers
down the
row for her
worship
service orphans.
Im thankful Mom trusted my formative years to the
church bus. Van Dyke
Baptist Church was a safe,
loving place. Meanwhile, I
watched bulldozers develop
my favorite neighborhood
swamp into St. Dorothy
Roman Catholic Church. The
Halaas kids, two doors down,
passed our picture window
Saturday morning en route to
catechism.
After little Pammy
Halaas died of leukemia, my
family followed hers into St.
Dorothy for her funeral. All I
remember is Mr. Halaas pitiful lamentation as he walked
behind her casket.
More than fifty-five
years later, my husband and I
attended a funeral mass yesterday for a brother-in-laws
mother. As a boy, he rode his
bike past our house to St.
Dorothy, fell in love with one
Honest Living . . .
of my younger sisters and

they married while in college. Like mine, theirs wasnt
a Catholic wedding.
Having experienced my
mother-in-laws funeral mass
last September, I recognized
the rituals, the songs sung
like opera arias. How lovely
is your dwelling place,
mighty God, oh Lord of all,
and He will lift you up on
eagles wings. I scribbled
down the Latin words
inscribed on the pulpit to
translate later.
In the lobby, a small delegation of gray-headed men
from our old neighborhood
gathered around my brotherin-law for the man slap on
his back. Were next, one
said.
They recalled Wagners
bully who happened to be a
girl, reminisced the remarkable place and time in which
we were educated and married. It began to fall apart
with the shot in Dallas, said
the eldest man amongst us.
Dear Reader, Im not
qualified to respond to his
philosophy. Rather, I hold
fast to the Latin on the pulpit. In the beginning was
the Word, the Word was with
God, and the Word was
God.
Peace be with you.
Email Iris at
irisleeu@sbcglobal.net.
Perfect mental images
hile Im not really

much of an athlete, I
do enjoy watching a good
meet. Likewise, while Im
not very gifted with similes,
metaphors, hyperbole, and
other kinds of picturesque
speech which conjure up
clear, fully focused mental
images, I appreciate communicators who are and
who therefore excel in their
trade.
For instance, when an
Olympics reporter said that
Simone Biles would be able
to do that trademark move
of hers wearing construction
boots, you had to know she
was in a
class of
her own.
Then,
there was
the reporter who
told us
that the
price to
pay for
watching
Saturdays
Olympic
meets was that wed missed
Tony Dungys induction into
the Football Hall of Fame.
Again, Im not a football
enthusiast, but I do appreci-
ate what Dungy stands for.

So, when that reporter commented that the one word he
could think of to sum up
Dungy was Dignity, I
perked up and listened. He
didnt disappoint. He
fleshed out his comment
with the following remark:
Like with E.F. Hutton,
when Tony Dungy talks,
people should (and generally do) listen. No empty calories in what he says.
Any questions? Or are
those mental images perfectly clear?
Email Willene at
willenetanis@aol.com.
Photo by Maria Brown
Funerals & philosophies
A barn at Kenrick Farm now proudly bears MAEAP verification signs. Rick
Ziehm, pictured with employee Nathan Allor, compares participation in the
program to a Better Business Bureau badge that tells his neighbors and community that he doing things right when it comes to caring for the land.
Area farms verified
Three new farms meet states MAEAP comprehensive standards

TRI-CITY AREA
More local farmers have been
verified in the Michigan
Agriculture Environmental
Assurance
Program
(MAEAP).
Rainbow Organic Farm,
of Imlay City, was verified in
April in the Farmstead and
Livestock Systems.
Berville Farms, of
Capac, was verified in March
in the Cropping and Farmstead
Systems.
Kenrick
Farm,
of
Almont, received their verification in April in the Cropping
and Farmstead Systems.
To become MAEAP verified, farmers must complete
three comprehensive steps
which include attending an
educational seminar, conducting a thorough on-farm risk
assessment, and developing
and implementing an action
plan addressing potential
environmental risks.
Michigan Department of
Agriculture
and
Rural
Development
(MDARD)
conducts an on farm inspection to verify program requirements related to applicable
state and federal environmental regulations, Michigan
Right to Farm guidelines, and
adherence to an action plan.
When completed, the producer receives a certificate of
environmental assurance. To
remain a MAEAP verified
farm, inspections must be
conducted every five years
and action steps must be followed.
MAEAP is a multi-year
program allowing producers
to meet personal objectives,
while best managing both
time and resources. The program encompasses four systems designed to help producers evaluate the environmental risks of their operation.
Each systemLivestock,
Farmstead, Cropping, and
Forest, Wetlands, and Habitat
examines a different aspect

of a farm, as each has a different environmental impact. By
participating in all four systems, producers can comprehensively evaluate their entire
farming operation for potential environmental risks.
MAEAP is a collaborative effort of farmers, the
MDARD, Michigan Farm
Bureau, commodity organizations, universities, conservation districts, conservation
and environmental groups
and state and federal agencies. More than 100 local
coordinators and technical
service providers are available to assist farmers as they
move through the MAEAP
process toward verification.
An average of 8,000 Michigan
farmers attend educational
programs annually, 10,000
Michigan farms have started
the verification process and
over 3,300 farms have been
verified to date.
Voters give nod to millage renewals

By Maria Brown
ST. CLAIR COUNTY

Voters gave their nod to
all four countywide renewals on the August 2 primary
ballot.
The Veteran Affairs
renewal, .1 mill for six years,
saw the biggest win, with 81

percent of voters choosing
to support it.
The roads renewal, .25
mills for four year, got nearly 18,000 yes votes to just
over 7,500 no votes.
The parks millage got 69
percent of the vote, earning
another .4958 mills per year
Most board incumbents

retain seats in primary
Only exception in Dryden Township
By Maria Brown
LAPEER COUNTY
Nearly all incumbents seeking re-election in the Tri-City
area earned another term in
the August 2 primary. All
contested races were among
Republican candidates.
Trustees Gary Groesbeck,
Kim Streeter and Scott Stroup
retained their seat on the
Almont Township board.
Joining them will be Clay
Stroup who will fill the seat
left by Tom Moores departure. Vote totals were Clay
Stroup (383), Streeter (381),
Scott Stroup (380), Groesbeck
(377), Steve Hoffa (346),
Dennis Sweers (320) and
Kathleen Sterkel (216).
In Imlay Township, Mike
Guerin will hold onto the
trustee seat he was appointed
to in early 2016, earning 220
votes. Joining him on the
board will Carla Jepsen. She
got 169 votes and will fill the
seat left by John Mulders
departure from the board. The

remaining field, Michon
Thompson and Wendy Ross,
received 130 and 128 votes,
respectively.
Incumbent trustees in
Dryden Township did not fare
as well. Carol English and
Kimberly Evans were the top
vote getters in Tuesdays race,
each earning 497 and 465
votes, respectively. That
means theyll replace Richard
Nash (336) and Rex Haynes
(278), who currently sit on
the board. Ralph Romanowski
received 176 votes. Clerk
Bonnie Rumley fended off a
challenge from Beth Sohn,
coming away with 600 votes
to Sohns 399.
In Attica Township,
Supervisor Al Ochadleus
earned another term, getting
408 votes to the 298 for his
challenger, Shaun Baker.
None of last weeks winners will face a Democratic
challenger in Novembers
election. Theyll assume
office in 2017.
Residents welcome to
join Citizens Academy
LAPEER
The
Michigan State Police
(MSP) Lapeer Post will host
a Citizens Academy, which
runs from September 22
through November 10. The
eight week academy will
meet every Thursday from
6-8 p.m. and will give citizens the opportunity to
become familiar with the
mission and operation of the
MSP, understand the procedures troopers follow,
increase their awareness of
law enforcements role in
the community, and get to
know personnel at the
Lapeer Post.
The academy will meet

at the First Baptist Church,
located at 1212 Knollwood
Dr. in Lapeer starting
Thursday, September 22 at 6
p.m. A graduation ceremony
will be held on Thursday
November 10.
Individuals who are
interested in attending the
Citizens Academy should
contact the MSP Lapeer Post
at (810) 664-2905. Interested
individuals can also contact
Community Service Trooper
Tim Fagin at (810) 664-2905
or via email at fagint@michigan.gov to receive an application.
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for six years.

The Drug Task Force
millage renewal called for
an increase from .28 to .56
mills for four years. The
vote totals went 60 percent
in favor and 39 percent not
in favor of the request.
Tri-City Area
There were only two
contested races in the

Tri-City area and, in both,
voters opted to stay the
course.
Incumbent
Mike
Lauwers earned another
term as Mussey Townships
supervisor, beating out
Republican
challenger
Randy Schultz, 262 to 161.
Also staying in office

will be Lynn Twp. Treasurer
Gary Drain. He came out on
top in a three-way race with
78
votes
to
April
Jedrzejczaks
48
and
Virginia Bensingers 14.
Voters were favorable to
a roads and ditch millage in
Berlin Township, approving
it 222 to 108.
All are Republicans
and none of last weeks winners will face a Democrat
challenge in Novembers
general election, meaning
theyve each earned fouryear terms on the board,
effective November 20,
2016.
Obituaries
~ Ray Bridenbaugh, 83 ~
Ray Bridenbaugh, 83, of
Lapeer, died Monday,
August 8, 2016.
Ray was born August 24,
1932 to parents Frank and
Gladys (Petersen)
Bridenbaugh. Ray graduated
from Imlay City High
School, class of 1950. He
married Joyce Wiegersma on
September 8, 1951 in
Pontiac. Ray worked 38
years as a lineman at
Consumers Power. He
retired on May 1, 1992.
Rays interests included:
farming, woodworking,
bowling, golf, horseshoe
pitching and line dancing.
He loved canoeing and

camping the Au Sable near
Mio.
Ray is survived by his
four children: Linda (Jerry)
Maitland of Lapeer, Loretta
(Dan) Winsor of Maple
Rapids, MI, Joseph (Sarah)
Bridenbaugh of Davison and
Jill (Doug) Besteman of
Kinross, MI; fiance, Betty
Scragg of Lapeer; many
grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; sister, Barb
(Jack) Mallichek of Colbert,
GA.
Ray was preceded in
death by his wife, Joyce
Bridenbaugh in 2008; grand-
son, Jeff Trune; two brothers, Frank and Ronald

Bridenbaugh, and his parents.
Visitation will be 4-8
p.m. Wednesday, August 10,

2016 at Muir Brothers
Funeral Home, Lapeer.
Rays funeral service will be
held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday,
August 11, 2016 at Trinity
United Methodist Church,
Lapeer. Pastor Grant Lobb
will officiate. Burial will be
in Attica Township
Cemetery, Attica.
Memorials may be made
to the Trinity United
Methodist Church, Lapeer.
Funeral arrangements
were made by Muir Brothers
Funeral Home, Lapeer,
www.muirbrotherslapeer.
com.
~ Dallas Lee Harvey, 85 ~

Dallas Lee Harvey, 85
of Vanderbilt, passed away
on Tuesday, August 2, 2016
at Meadowbrook Medical
Care Facility in Bellaire.
Born on May 16, 1931
in Centerline, MI, he was
the son of Lee and Carrie
(Bates) Harvey. Dallas and
his wife, Betty moved to
Vanderbilt to live near his
son, Barry in 2000 from
Capac.
A self employed truck
driver, Dallas was a cowboy
at heart. He loved rodeos

and raising cattle, hunting,
yard work and gardening.
He was preceded in
death by his parents; one
brother and one sister; a
son, Timothy Harvey; and
his wife, Betty J. Harvey in
2010.
Surviving are his son,
Barry Harvey of Vanderbilt;
a daughter, Pamela Hill of
Lapeer; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a sister, Kay
Merritt of Eufaula, AL.

Graveside services for
Dallas and Betty were held
at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday,
August 9, 2016 at East
Berlin Cemetery in Berlin
Township.
Arrangements are by
Gaylord Community
Funeral Home & Cremation
Service. Please share your
memories and personal
messages with the family at
www.gaylordfuneralhome.
com.
~ William K. Lamphere, 68 ~
William K. Lamphere,
68, of Bradenton, FL,
passed away unexpectedly
May 17, 2016.
He was born June 1,
1947 in Almont to the late
Laurence and Eliza
Lamphere. He married
Kathy Murawski on June
11, 1982 at First United
Methodist Church, Capac,
MI.
Bill was a 1966 graduate of Capac High School.
He served in the Army for
two years. After serving 27
years on the Capac Police

Department he retired and
moved to Bradenton, FL.
He is survived by his
wife Kathy, step-daughters
Cheryl (Mike) MantelSabina, Amy Mantel and
Shelly LeMire; step-sons
Tim Mantel and Tony
Mantel; seven step-grandchildren; three great-stepgrandchildren; brother
Gerald (Shirley) Lamphere,
and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in
death by his parents, brother Claude Lamphere and

sister Barbara Apple.
Memorial service will
be held 11:00 a.m.
Saturday August 13, 2016
at the Kempf Historical
Center, 401 E. Kempf Ct.,
Capac, MI. The memorial
will be led by Rev. Richard
Kriesch. Light luncheon to
follow.
Memorials may be
made to Capac Historical
Society, 401 E. Kempf Ct.,
Capac MI, 48014.
~ Robert Savage, 88 ~
Robert Savage, age 88,
of Imlay City, formerly of
Troy and Lapeer, died
Sunday, August 7, 2016 at
Angelic Gardens Care
Center in Attica, MI after an
extended illness. Robert
Clayton Savage was born
February 8, 1928 in
Necedah, Wisconsin. He is
the son of the late Clayton
and the late Verl (Stivers)
Savage. Robert grew up in
Dryden. He attended Dryden
School, where he played
football. He married Della
Muriel Thompson January
31, 1947 in Dryden, MI. He
was preceded in death by
his wife, Della Muriel
Savage.
He retired as a Brick
Mason in the mid-1990s.

He worked for Norm
McComb Construction Co.
in Troy. A brick mason, he
worked in commercial and
residential construction all
over the metropolitan area.
He worked on the construction of the Macomb County
Jail for a couple of years.
He and his brother also ran
a pool construction business.
Robert was a Boy Scout
Leader in Troy; liked to play
honky-tonk music with his
friends; built his own house
in Lapeer; enjoyed building
and riding a HarleyDavidson Motorcycle; and
had re-furbished a Violin.
He is survived by: two
daughters: Linda (Michael)
Kadrovach of Troy, MI and

Joyce Terry of Imlay City;
two sons: Steven R. Savage
of Rochester Hills and
Donald A. Savage of Troy,
MI; a sister-in-law: Mary
Ann Savage of Troy, MI;
grandchildren: Sandra
Sheldon, Frederick Brotzke,
Clayton Brotzke, Sarah
Savage, Sally Savage
Przeadzki, Robert
Kadrovach, Beth Ann
Savage; by 17 great-grandchildren; and by one greatgreat-grandchild.
Robert is preceded in
death by his wife: Della
Muriel Savage; a son-inlaw: Ray Terry; brother:
Jake Savage; and sisters:
Ruth J. Dome and Ella Mae
Reedy.
The funeral will be held
1:00 p.m. Wednesday,
August 10, 2016 at Muir
Brothers Funeral Home of
Imlay City, 225 N. Main
Street, Imlay City, MI.
Burial will follow in the Mt.
Pleasant Cemetery in
Dryden, MI.
The family will be available for visiting hours from
11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Wednesday, August 10 at
Muir Brothers Funeral
Home of Imlay City
Funeral arrangements
were made by Muir Brothers
Funeral Home of Imlay
City. Please be sure to sign
our on-line register book at
muirbrothersfh.com.
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Capac Kitchen offers free meals

By Maria Brown
CAPAC Since 2007,

area churches have been ministering to the community by
serving up good, free meals
through the Capac Kitchen.
Although the local economy has improved since the
Kitchen was opened in the
throes in the Great Recession,
organizers say theyre still
going strong and look forward to many more Tuesday
night meals with neighbors
and friends.
Were still out here and
were still going strong, said
volunteer Monica Standel.
Every Tuesday, from 4:30
p.m., a meal is served at the
Capac United Methodist
Church, formerly Zion

United Methodist, on Capac
Road, just north of the village.
The program is a collaboration between the Methodist,
St. Nicholas Catholic, St.
Johns Catholic, St. Johns
Lutheran and the C3
Connection. The churches
take turns preparing and serving the meals each week.
We also get help from
outside groups including
Capacs robotics team,
Business Professionals of
America and local Boy
Scouts and Girl Scouts,
Standel said.
The numbers vary from
week to week, dipping as low
as 20 and recently, topping
out at 60. The winter months
are typically busier than in

the summer.
Were open to anybody.
This program is not incomebased, Standel said, noting
that they serve a sizeable
number of senior citizens.
In addition to the churches, the program benefits from
community support in other
forms.
Weve had a lot of farmers donate extra produce
which we really appreciate,
Standel said.
What we cant use is
given away or frozen for
future use.
For more information
about the Capac Kitchen,
contact the Capac United The Capac United Methodist church hosts the Capac Kitchen program, proMethodist Church at 395- viding a free meal every Tuesday with the help of four other churches.
2112.
A committee forms to study broadband use

By Tom Wearing
LAPEERCOUNTY
Enhanced and expanded
broadband access is the focus
of a new committee being
formed.
Patricia Lucas, Executive
Director
of
Lapeer
Development Corporation,
says the Lapeer County
Broadband Committee will
be comprised of community
leaders from various sectors

whose mission will be to
upgrade broadband access,
adoption and use.
Lucas says the committee
will partner with Connect
Michigans
Connected
Community program
to
assess the current broadband
environment.
To that end, the committee will conduct surveys of
local residents, businesses
and organizations county-
wide.
Responses to these surveys will help us better understand the existing resources
and capabilities we now have
in our homes and businesses,
says Lucas. After a structured evaluation, well then
develop appropriate action
plans and projects to improve
our broadband environment
most effectively.
Lucas says the surveys
may be accessed online at
connectmycommunity.org/
lapeer-county/.
From this site, interested
residents may select which
survey they wish to take and
will be directed to that particular survey.
For questions or more
information related to the surveys and current state of
broadband in Lapeer County,
contact Patricia Lucas at 810667-0080 or email to: patricia@lapeerdevelopment.com.
AHS Class of 1976 reunion is Sept. 17

ALMONT
The
Almont High School Class of
1976 is planning its 40th
Class Reunion to be held
September 17 from 3-9 p.m.
at the Lions Hall in Almont.
Surfs Up in
Imlay City
IMLAY CITY The

Imlay City Downtown
Development Authority will
present Surfs Up, a kids
movie favorite, for the
August 16th screening of the
DDAs Movies in the Park
Series. Along with the movie,
kids will enjoy an arts and
crafts activity prior to the
showing. Crafts begin at
8:15; the movie follows at
dusk, around 9 p.m. In keeping with the Surfs Up
theme, participating children
will craft penguins out of
cotton balls and construction
paper, and take them home.
Also, all movie attendees
will receive one Hawaiian
themed lei while supplies
last. The Summer Concert
Series and Movies in the
Park events are generously
supported by the Greater
Flint Arts Council. In the
event of inclement weather,
event will be relocated to
Heritage Church on M-53,
located behind the Silver
Grill. Check the Imlay City
DDA Facebook page for upto-the-minute news regarding the Movies in the Park
Series, as well as other events
and activities around downtown Imlay City.
Junqu &
Treasures Sale
TRI-CITY AREA
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Catholic Church is hosting
its 22nd Annual IndoorOutdoor
Junqu
&
Treasures Sale. Donations
for the sale may be dropped
off at the church located at
10828 Brandon Rd., Emmett,
from Sept. 10-Sept. 13 from
10 a.m.-4 p.m. The sale will
be held on Thurs., Sept. 15
from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., on Fri.,
Sept. 16 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
and on Sat., Sept. 17 from 9
a.m.-noon. Lunches, a bake
sale and farmers market are
also part of the event.
The cost is $25 for an

individual, $50 per couple.
The cost includes a full
dinner catered by Almonts
Country Smoke House which
includes southern pulled pork,
southern smoked chicken,
pasta, vegetables, a Michigan
cherry salad and more.
Music provided by a DJ
who will spin tunes ranging
from the 70s to present day.
Pre-pay through PayPal
by logging into your account,
selecting send money to a
friend, and enter the email
address of ahs1976@gmail.
com. Enter the payment
amount and then send.

Payment may also be made
via a check made out to Karen
Knight and mail to 2740
Carter Rd., Dansville, MI
48819.
For more information and
updates visit Facebook: Class
of 1976 Almont High.
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Meals served every Tuesday beginning at 4:30 p.m.
This Heart Loves Community

IMLAY CITY Gateway Assembly church opens
their doors on Saturday for the This Heart Loves
Community Festival.
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. volunteers will offer an array of
free services and attractions including free car washes,
sports physicals, health checks, hair cuts and a clothing
and food giveaway. Some 400 backpacks filled with
school supplies will also be handed out.
Attractions include a car show, reptile trailer, petting
zoo, Monster truck rides, inflatables, horseback rides and
face painting. A GoKart and bike giveaways are also
planned.
For more information, contact the church at 7248110.
Entrants sought for pet parade
IMLAY CITY Mark your calendars and prep your

pet costumes for a Canine Pet Parade at Sanctuary at
Maple Vista. The event will be held on Fri., August 26 at
3 p.m. in celebration of National Pet Day. All are welcome to participate with their pups in the event. Prizes
will be awarded for Smallest Pet, Biggest Dog, and
Best Costume. Reserve a spot by calling Jennifer at
Maple Vista at (810) 724-6300 ext. 624. Sanctuary at
Maple Vista is located at 600 Maple Vista, behind Sacred
Heart Catholic Church.
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For Senior Citizens
is open to individuals 18 and

older. The Capac Senior Center
is open 8:30-4:30 weekdays. We
offer a variety of activities such
as fitness and craft classes, a
book review group, cards and
bus trips. Call Lori at 395-7889
for more information.
Almont and Dryden area senior

Imlay City Senior Center Texas citizens meet the 2nd Tuesday of
Hold Em 12:30 p.m. For info the month at 12 p.m. at the
Almont Lions Hall, 222 Water
810-724-6030.
St., for a potluck and program.
Gentle yoga, Wednesdays from Call 798-8210 for more informa1-2 p.m. at the Imlay City Senior tion.
Center. Practice led by Dina
Adults 55 and over are invited to
Miramonti, RYT.
Berlin Twp. Senior Center to
Dinner and an evening of card play cards from noon-3 p.m. the
playing with friends, 50/50 raffle 2nd Wednesday of every month.
and prizes of high and low for Bring a sack lunch, beverages
each table every 3rd Monday at provided. Senior stretch exercise
the Washington Senior Center, on Tuesdays 10-11 a.m. Potluck
57880 Van Dyke, Washington luncheons will be served the 4th
Township, MI 48094, from 4-8 Tuesday of every month at noon.
p.m. Call the center for further Call 810-395-4518 for details.
details, 586-752-6543.
Ryan Smith, a certified alcohol
Swing Dance Lessons offered at and drug counselor will be availthe Port Huron Senior Center, able at the Imlay City Seniors
600 Grand Avenue in Port Center on the 4th Thursday of
Huron, every Tuesday from every month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
7:30-9 p.m. and the 1st and 3rd
Thursday of the month from
7:30-9 p.m. with instructors Lyle
Malaski & Kristina Morton.
Call 810-984-5061 for more St. Pauls Lutheran Church
information.
Food for Families kitchen is
Council on Aging Membership open to the public for free, hot
meals every Monday and
Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m.
Free Meals, Food
Blessed Hope
Baptist Church
This Heart Loves Food Pantry is

open the 1st Saturday of each
month from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at
Gateway Assembly Church,
2796 S. Van Dyke Rd., Imlay
City.
Allenton, MI
Dryden Area Food For Families

free dinner is served on the 2nd
Tuesday of each month from
4:30-6:00 p.m. at St. Cornelius
Church, 3834 Mill Street (north
of the light in Dryden). No proof
of income is required. Come and
enjoy a home cooked meal with
us.
enrolling students for

2016/2017.
Christian curriculum
K-2
loving atmopshere.
Call 586.784.5854
for more information
The Attica United Methodist

Church will be holding a free
community meal on the 2nd and
4th Tuesday of each month from
30-3
4:30-6:30 p.m. For more infor- olds & parents/caregivers!

mation please call 810-724-0690 Enjoy fun projects that will
or visit www.atticaumc.org.
develop your childs skills and
prepare them for school!
The Attica Food Bank at the Children also enjoy a snack,
Attica United Methodist Church, story time, and a free book! Call
27 Elk Lake Rd., is open from the Family Literacy Center
2-4 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Monday today to reserve your seat at
of each month. Proof of residen- 810-664-2737 and for more
cy and need required.
information on dates and times.
The Capac Community Food Play groups available. Free 6
Pantry, 114 S. Main Street, is week sessions. At these FREE 90
open each Wednesday from 1-3 minute playgroups children will
p.m. Please call LOVE, INC. at participate in a storytime, devel810-245-2414 in advance to opmentally appropriate games
ensure your food voucher will be and crafts, learn new skills, and
received before you stop in to enjoy a snack and social time
shop. Any questions, please call with other children. Parents will
Sherrie Cramton at 810-395- have the chance to talk to other
1905.
adults with same-age children.
The Capac Kitchen serves free Register now for the next sesmeals every Tuesday from 4:30- sion! Numerous locations and
6 p.m. at Zion United Methodist dates available. For more information and to sign up call the
Church.
Family Literacy Center at 810Free meals for people in need 664-2737.
are offered at the North Branch
Senior Center on Monday and
Thursday evenings from 5:30-7
p.m. Call 810-441-0322 for more
information.
Womans Life Chapter 855 will
September 13, 2016
Orchards Cupboard Food meet
(Tuesday)
6:30 p.m. at the Lois
Pantry is open the 3rd Saturday
of every month 9 a.m.-noon. Wagner Memorial Library,
Food distributed at 74903 35200 Division Road Richmond,
McKay Rd., Bruce Twp., 586- MI. Everyone is welcome to
336-4673. www.orchardsonline. attend.
org.
Lapeer Area Citizens Against
Domestic Assault meets 1:00
p.m. to 3:00 p.m. every
Wednesday in the Lapeer Court
House for personal protection
The Dryden Historical Society order clinic. For info 810-246meets at 7 p.m. the first 0632.
Wednesday of the month and the
museum opens every Monday Al-Anon Meeting 10:00 a.m.
from 5:30-7 p.m.
Fridays at Family of Christ
Lutheran Church, 7191 E Imlay
The Capac Historical Society is City Rd., Imlay City. And on
now open to visitors daily from Mondays at 8:00 p.m. St Paul
1-3 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. on Lutheran Church, 200 Cedar
Sundays. Call 810-395-2859 for St., Imlay City.
more information.
Widowed Friends invites all
The Imlay City Historical widowed to join us for breakfast
Museum is now open for the and friendship in a safe setting
2016 season on Saturdays from 1 every 2nd and 4th Monday of
to 4 p.m. Stop by and view new the month at 9 a.m. at Seros,
exhibits and learn more about
925 Gratiot in Marysville. For
Imlay Citys wonderful history.
For more information call 810- more information about our
group, call Julie at 810-388724-1904.
0868.
Support Groups
Museums
Youth Events
AFFORDABLE INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS WITH:
3 Nutritious Meals Daily

Compimentary Satellite TV
Life-enriching Activities
Light Housekeeping
Health Services
Available
www.SanctuaryatMapleVista.org
Lapeer County Families Against

Narcotics group meets the second Tuesday of the month at
Faith Christian Fellowship, 69
W. Nepessing St. in Lapeer. Call
810-667-0119 for more information or email faithchrist09@aol.
com.
Imlay City Christian School is

now enrolling for Fall. Call 810724-5695 to inquire. We serve
students
from
Junior
Kindergarten through the 8th
grade with a Christ centered,
quality education. All inquiries
TOPS 620 Lapeer weight- loss
are welcomed.
group meets Tuesday nights at
Ready, Set, Go! Workshop. This the Hunters Creek Mobile
is a FREE workshop for 3-5 year Home Park Club House, 725
DeMille Rd. in Lapeer. Weigh-in

from 6-6:30 p.m., meeting from
6:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, call 810-664-7579.
TOPS 888 (Take Off Pounds
Sensibly) meets Wednesdays at
the 25 Pine Ridge Dr. in Lapeer.
Weigh-in at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m.
meeting. Call Linda at 810-2453955 or Phyllis 810-395-7035 for
more information.
Fundraisers
The Imlay City Dance team is
holding a Flamingo Flocking
Fundraiser. Donations will cover
the costs of much needed uniforms and help send the girls to
their first ever competition.
Contact ICDT via Facebook at
www.facebook.com/ICVDT, or
Coach Ahlissa Vaubel at 810210-5835 for details.
The Lapeer Gala for Catholic
Charities of Southeast Michigan
is being held Aug. 10 from 6-9
p.m. at the Lapeer Country
Club. Its an evening of elegant
dining with a lucky draw raffle
to support individual and family
counseling services. Purchase
tickets online, lapeergala2016.
eventbrite.com or reserve seats
by calling Bruce McGhee at 810664-4646 x6009 or email:
mcgheeb@ccsem.org.
The Imlay City Christian School
is holding a fundraiser for
TAFFY (Tuition Assistance
Fundraising For Youth). Come
join us for euchre the 2nd
Saturday of each month at 7
p.m. at the Imlay City Christian
School, 7197 E. Imlay City Rd.
in Imlay City. For more information, call 810-724-5695.
Craft Shows/Bazaars
Rummage Sales
27 Elk Lake Road, Attica, MI
(810) 724-0690
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m

Attica Food Bank: Serving those
in need in Attica Twp, 2-4 pm,
2nd and 4th Monday
Rev. Ron Rouse
www.atticaumc.org
15
Dryden
U.M.C.
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Pastor Alan Casillas
15
810-796-3341
15
Sunday School - 9:15 am - All Ages

Sunday Service: 10:30 am
Junior Church and Nursery Available
Bible Studies Every
Monday and Tuesday Evenings
Tuesday Morning
West Berlin
U.M.C.
16
15
15
810-724-1135
586.336.4673
M-T-Thurs-Fri 8 am Wed. 10 am
First Sat. 8 am
Weekend Masses
Sat. 5 pm
Sun. 9 am - English
11 am - Spanish
Reconciliation 1/2 hr. before each Mass &4pm Sat.
Father Paul Ward
15
COME WORSHIP WITH US!
John Barker, Minister
15
Sunday Mornings
10:30 am
COME & MAKE A

DIFFERENCE WITH US! 15
15
Wayne Boyd, Pastor
881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888

Sunday Bible Classes: 9:45 am
Worship Services
10:30 am & 6:00 pm
Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm
fbc@airadvantage.net
Live Webcasting Sunday all worship services
over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont 15
Proclaiming the Sovereign Grace of God
GATEWAY
ASSEMBLY
15
2720 Winslow Road

1 Mile South of I-69 Overpass

Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Wednesday Prayer & Praise 7:30 pm
Phone: 810-724-6999
15
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH

(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court Capac, MI
(810) 395-7557
Phone: 810-724-8110
Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist
810-417-0265 cbcimlay.org
Sunday School 9:30 am
Morning Service 10:45 am
Evening Service 6:00 pm
Wednesday Service 7:00 pm
Light of Christ
Community
Church
Almont
First Baptist Church
15
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School
9:00 a.m. September thru May
Staffed Nursery During Worship 15
Pastor
Ralph O. Stuebs
Cell-(567) 674-0438
Come to the WELS
201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI

810-798-8855
Sr. Pastor: Keith Langley
810-724-6207

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.
Thursday Worship 7:00 p.m.
St. Nicholas
Catholic Church
7191 Imlay City Road

Imlay City
Educational Hour - 9:15 am
Worship Time - 10:30 am
Weekday Masses are held at

St. John The Evangelist Church
Weekend Masses:
Sunday - 11:00 a.m.
Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor
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firstapostolichome.com
275 Bancroft - Imlay City

(Corner of 5th Street)
810-724-7855
Family of
Christ
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Phone 810-724-2620
Sunday 2:30 pm
Tuesday 7:00 pm
Friday Youth 7:00 pm
Christ Evangelical First Congregational Church

Lutheran Church
United Church of Christ
1970 S. Almont Ave., Imlay City
at corner of Newark Rd.
15
4331 Capac Road

Capac, MI 48014
Sunday School &Morning Adult Group 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Rev. Dr. Renee C. Jackson
No matter who you are or where you are
on lifes journey, you are welcome here!15
810-395-7572
810-796-3951
www.lutheransonline.com/holyred
810-395-7074
15
Jr./Sr. High Youth Group ~ Sundays 6-8pm

Kidz 4 Christ ~ Wednesdays 6-7:30pm
Pre-School - 5th grade
15
4538 Dryden Rd. Dryden, MI
www.stjohnsallenton.com
Weekday Masses:
Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 8:30 a.m.
Weekend Masses:
Saturday - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday - 9:00 a.m.
Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor
Sunday Worship Service at 10:15 a.m.

Nursery available and Jr. Church
for ages 3 thru 5th grade
Holy Redeemer
Lutheran Church
St. John The

Evangelist
Catholic Church
872 Capac Rd.
Allenton, MI 48002
www.stnicholascapac.com
Lapeer
County
Health
Department, 1800 Imlay City
Rd.,
Lapeer
Regular
Immunization Clinic Hours:
(held in 2nd floor clinic area)
Mondays 1-3:30 p.m. Walk-In,
Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.-11:30
p.m. By Appointment Only,
Thursdays 1-3:45 p.m. By
Appointment Only. Additional
Immunization Clinics Offered:
Tuesdays (July 19-Sep. 13) 8:3011:30 a.m. & 1:30-4 p.m. By
Appointment Only (held in 2nd
floor clinic area), Mondays
(Aug. 22 & Aug. 29) 8:30-11:30
a.m. & 1:30-4 p.m. Walk-In
(held in lower level). For additional information, to check if
we accept your insurance, or to
schedule an appointment please
call 810-667-0448.
Veterans of Foreign Wars

(VFW) of Imlay City, Post 2492,
598 N. Almont Ave. (Fairgrounds
Rd.) Overseas Veterans Meetings
2nd Thursday, every other
month, 7:00 p.m.; Post Meetings
1st Thursday every month, 7:00
p.m.; Auxilliary Meetings 1st
Saturday every month, 2:00
p.m.
PASTOR KEN RENARD
Supervised child care during all services
Adult & Children's Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Children's Church during service.
New Life Christian Church

Saturday, Aug. 20, Family
Summerfest Picnic - 14 p.m.
Free Food, Raffles, Popcorn,
Inflatables, Hayride, Music,
Mini-Facials, Pedicures, Blood
Pressure Screening and much
more... For more info visit www.
newlifechristian.net.
Club News
6835 Weyer Road Imlay City, MI48444
2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City

Morning Worship - 8:55 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Evening Service - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Family Night - 6:45 p.m.
74903 McKay Rd., Romeo
Weekday Masses
810-724-3306
15
15
700 Maple Vista, Imlay City
670 N. Van Dyke

Sunday Service
Bible Study (all ages) 10:00am
Morning Worship 11:00am
1st Sunday of the
Month Evening Service 2:30pm
Wednesday Bible Classes (all ages) 7:00pm
810-395-2409
Come Grow With Us!
Sacred Heart
Catholic Church
Imlay City
Church of Christ
905 Holmes Rd. - Allenton, MI

Corner of Almont Road
Imlay City
C.R.C.
810-724-4315
Come as you are - everyone is welcome!
810-724-0687
email: nlcc@newlifechristian.net
www.newlifechristian.net
Pastor Tim Martin
Sunday 10 a.m. Service 15
395 N. Cedar (M-53)

www.imlaycitycrc.org
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Youth Ministry
MOPS Program
Community Mens & Womens
Bible Studies
Church 810-395-2112
Corner of 4th St. & Almont Ave.

(Across from the Library)
www.imlayumc.org
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
Nursery Available
Jr. Church for K-5th grade
Rev. Marcel Allen Lamb
5394 Main Street - Dryden
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Rev. Curtis Clarke
810-724-2702
810-724-1200
14952 Imlay City Rd., Capac
Imlay City
U.M.C.
859 N. Van Dyke Road

Imlay City, Michigan 48444
4411 Newark Road

Attica, MI 48412
Capac
U.M.C.
Attica
U.M.C.
Pastor Patricia Hoppenworth

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
(ELCA)
New Life Christian Church

Friday, Aug. 19, Movie Event 7-9 p.m. Featuring Gods Not
Dead 2 For more info visit
www.newlifechristian.net.
Other
St. Pauls
Lutheran Church
200 North Cedar (M-53)
Imlay City, MI
Mid-Michigan Therapy Dogs

will host training classes at
Goodrich United Methodist
Church starting Tues., Aug. 30,
2016 at 7 p.m. Dogs can be any
size or breed, must have good
temperament, be well socialized,
and have basic obedience. Dogs
must be friendly, enjoy human
contact with elderly and children. A therapy dog is a family
pet that is trained to provide
affection and comfort to people
in hospitals, nursing homes,
grief camps, reading programs
in schools. Dogs will be tested for
the Canine Good Citizen
Certification. Pre-registration is
required. Classes fill up quickly.
For more information visit www.
midmichigantherapydogs.com
or call Kathie Whitehouse,
President, 248-909-9522 or Terri
Martin, Lead Trainer at 248521-2930.
Capac Quilters in Training Quilt

Guilds: Stash sale, swap meet &
craft show. Saturday only! Sep.
10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., St Johns
Lutheran Church Parish Hall,
109 E. Kempf Court, Capac, MI.
The crafters part of the stash
sale & swap meet is a craft-supply specific sale not a general
yard or garage sale. Please email
susanalong456@gmail.com or
call Sues cell, 609-827-0879 for
an application, questions or
Volunteer for the Habitat for
directions.
Humanity of Lapeer County at
the office. Interested parties can
call 810-664-7111 and speak to
Carolyn, Cheryl or Pete at 810660-7823.
The American Legion Lapeer
Post 16 is hosting the Keeping it 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.
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AREA UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCHES
Alive Golf Outing at Rolling

Hills Golf Club on August 27,
2016. Dinner & Prizes after outing. For more information please
call 810-664-9312.
8:00 am - BIBLE CLASS

9:30 am - WORSHIP
11:00 am - SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE CLASS
ALL WELCOME!!!
Pastor Steven Helms
15
Christian Preschool Available
15
Almont/Dryden Masons meets

7:00 p.m. every 2nd Thursday of
the month at Masonic Center in
Almont.
The Imlay City American Legion
Post 135 meets the 2nd and last
Wednesdays of the month at
7:30 p.m. The post is located at
212 E. Third Street. Contact
them at 724-1450 or americanlegionpost135@frontier.com.
The Evening Star Quilt Guild
meets the last Wednesday of
each month at the Davison
Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer Rd.
in Davison. Meetings start at
6:30 p.m. and doors open at 6:00
p.m. For more information, call
Lisa, 810-358-7294.
Markets
Attention Cottage Food Vendors
- The Market Lexington is currently looking for Cottage Food
Vendors for the 2016 market
season. Contact Kristen Kaatz,
810-404-7570 for stall space and
pricing.
The Flea Market held each
Sunday at the Lapeer Center
Building, 425 County Center
Rd. in Lapeer, will be open from
8 a.m.-3 p.m. Up to 50 booths
inside and outside sell a huge
variety of items. This event is
sponsored by the Lapeer Center
Building, and there is no admission charge. For info on space
rentals, contact Logan at 810347-7915. For general information on the Flea Market or food
service by Peacock Alley
Catering call 810-664-2109 or
email lapeercenter@charter.net.
Rural Lifestyles
ACROSS MICHIGAN
The monarch butterfly
(Danaus plexippus) is one of
the most recognizable insects
in Michigan, and yet prior to
mid-July most observers have
seen few monarchs so far in
2016. Whats the reason
behind the lower numbers
and what can you do about it?
Michigans monarch butterflies are part of the eastern
migratory population, which
overwinters
in
central
Mexico. Each fall, millions
of adult monarchs begin the
return trip from their birthplaces as far north as southern Canada. Collectively,
they find their way to just a
handful of scattered locations
in the states of Mexico and
Michoacan where they gather
in huge, overwintering clusters in select fir (Oyamel)
forests. The large masses of
butterflies that coat the tree
branches are protected by
both their large numbers and
the forest canopy, which
insulates them from cold
temperatures. In March, the
butterflies become active
again, move to lower elevations, and eventually begin
migrating into the southern
United States where they lay
eggs on milkweeds. The
adults produced from these
eggs are the butterflies that
then migrate into Michigan in
late May-June.
The overwintering population of monarchs in Mexico
has been in decline for several decades due to a variety
of reasons including reduced
abundance of milkweed in
the summer breeding areas,
climate change, illegal logging of the fir forests, and
increased prevalence of diseases and parasites. Annual
monitoring of overwintering
monarch populations show
recent populations (2004-16)
have been reduced by 44 percent from the long-term average (1994-2016). Because
individual butterflies are too
difficult to count in the dense
clusters on the trees, populations are estimated by the
physical area covered by the
aggregations. In the winter of
2015-16, it was estimated
that monarch aggregations
covered approximately about
10 acres of forest spread
across nine sites.
During the second week
of March 2016, just as the
butterflies began to move out
of the overwintering sites, a
severe winter storm disturbed
the monarch butterfly sanctuaries in southern Mexico.
Heavy winds downed many
trees and shrubs in the areas
where the monarchs were
hibernating. The storm also
brought rain, hail and snow,
which killed significant numbers of butterflies. The wet

conditions, below freezing
temperatures and strong
winds made for the perfect
storm. The butterflies fell
from the tree branches to the
ground and froze to death.
While some percentage of the
adult population (perhaps
less than 10 percent) had
already migrated to the U.S.,
the bulk of butterflies experienced the storm, and losses
were estimated at 50 to 70
percent. Continuing cool
weather also delayed the surviving adults in migrating
north.
The impact of these conditions is that smaller populations were observed in the
southern United States, and
fewer adults arrived to lay
eggs in Michigan. Seasoned
observers reported seeing
very few adults and almost
no eggs or larvae of this first
generation to arrive in
Michigan. However, monarchs are resilient, and observations of new adults in midlate July are increasing.
Monarch experts Chip
Taylor of Monarch Watch
and Karen Oberhauser of
University of Minnesota confirm populations are low
throughout the Midwest this
year and suggest that continued work to expand milk-
Photo by Duke Elsner, MSUExtension
Why so few monarchs?
Few monarch butterflies have been spotted in Michigan this year due, in part,
to a severe storm at overwintering sites in Mexico that resulted in population
losses estimated at 50 to 70 percent.
weed habitat in the Midwest
is needed. While its a bit late
to plant milkweeds now, you
can collect milkweed seeds
this summer and fall and start
planning your own monarch
habitats for the future.
Michigan State University
(MSU) scientists and educators are actively working with
state and federal agencies to
better understand and help
the monarch. Doug Landis
and his doctoral student
Andrew Myers received
funding
from
Project
GREEEN and the MSU
Department of Entomology
to study patterns of monarch
egglaying and survival in different habitats where milk-
weeds occur. This information will help people improve

their success in supporting
monarchs with milkweed
plantings. David MotaSanchez is MSUs representative to a North Central
regional rapid-response committee working on monarch
conservation
(NC507:
Monarch butterfly conservation). His work will increase
understanding of migrations
and the sanctuaries and how
to effectively support those.
In addition, he is performing
a study of monarch butterfly
mortality caused by the past
winter storm in Mexico.
Duke Elsner is MSU
Extensions lead monarch
educator, and also keeps a

database on all Michigan butterfly species distribution
records. Email Elsner at
elsner@msu.edu for help
with identifying butterflies
and information about their
life histories.
This article, by Doug
Landis, was published by
Michigan State University
Extension. For more information, visit www.msue.msu.
edu. To have a digest of information delivered straight to
your email inbox, visit www.
msue.msu.edu/newsletters. To
contact an expert in your
area, visit expert.msue.msu.
edu, or call 888-MSUE4MI
(888-678-3464).
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Health Inspection Service
recently proposed a rule to
amend regulations under the
Horse Protection Act (HPA),
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begun to overstep its bounds.
The HPA regulations provide guidance to inspectors
and define acceptable practices for the exhibition of
gaited horses.
According to the Federal
Register notice, the proposed rule would:
Direct APHIS to assume
responsibility for training,
licensing, and monitoring of
third-party,
independent
inspectors to conduct inspections at shows, exhibitions,
sales, and auctions.
Prohibit use of pads,
substances, and action
devices on horses at horse
shows, exhibitions, sales,
and auctions.
Add licensing eligibility
requirements
for
Designated
Qualified
Persons (DQPs) and revise
training requirements and
inspection procedures.
Amend existing access,
space, and facility requirements for management of
horse shows, exhibitions,
sales, and auctions.
Amend management
recordkeeping and reporting
requirements.
Require at least two
DQPs at shows with 150
horses or fewer entered and
more than two DQPs for
shows with more than 150
horses.
Require a farrier be
available at every horse
show, exhibition, sale, and
auction.
Terminate all regulatory
responsibilities pertaining to
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Still time for kids 7-15 and parents

to register for event in Brown City
By Tom Wearing
Photo provided
TRI-CITY AREA The

staff at Imlay Citys Heritage
Church is collaborating with
Kicking Bear Ministry and
Midthumb Bowmen Club to
host a free Campout/Archery
Shoot for kids and parents on
August 12-13.
Heritage Pastor Tim
Wright said the two-day event
is open to all children ages
7-15, not just members of the
church.
The weekend begins
Friday, Aug. 12, at 4 p.m. at

which time attendees wishing
to stay the night may set up
their tents on the campgrounds.
After that, all are encouraged to participate in dinner
and snacks, games, archery
tag, a giant slip-and-slide and
a bonfire.
Saturdays (Aug. 13)
activities begin at 8:30 a.m.
with breakfast to be followed
by a mandatory safety meeting, 3-D archery shoot, lunch
and an awards ceremony.
Wright said the archery-
Children ages 7-15 are encouraged to be accompanied by a parent in program designed to boost
physical fitness, while enhancing communication.
themed event is designed to

encourage youth to enjoy the
out-of-doors, to have fun and
challenge themselves physically, and as an opportunity
for parents and children to
enjoy a unique experience
together.
Sixty-five kids participated in this event last year,
said Wright, and were hoping to increase that number.
All the food and entertainment is provided free, he
said, but those wishing to
camp must bring their own
tents.
Wright said pre-registration is encouraged to ensure
that an adequate amount of
food and supplies are available
for all who attend. Were not
going to turn anyone away,
he noted.
He elaborated on the point
that the event is designed to
accommodate communication
between parents and their kids.
This is not a drop off
your kid and leave type of a
camp, said Wright. The
involvement of a parent or
guardian is all part of it.
Interested parents may
pre-register online at: experienceheritage.org/kickingbear
or via email at: infoic@experienceheritage.org.
The Midthumb Bowmen
Club is located at 2080
Stimson Rd. in Brown City.
Heritage Church hosts

free archery campout
Pastor Tim Wright of Heritage Church is aiming for a large turnout at this
weekends (Aug. 12-13) free Campout/Archery Shoot for kids in Brown City.
As a matter of note, of setting and achieving goals. and camps are 100-percent
Kicking Bear is a non-profit All Kicking Bear events free to kids and their parents.
youth ministry run by the
renowned bowhunter, Ray
Howell, who is committed to
impacting the lives of children
by introducing them to Gods
great outdoors.
th
They use skills like
archery to build confidence
and help kids realize the power
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PD equipment to be upgraded in Almont

By Nicholas Pugliese
Tri-City Times Contributing Writer
ALMONT Because of
the August 2 primary election, the Almont Village
Council held their regular
meeting last Wednesday,
August 3.
Some items were tabled
due
to
councilmember
absences. However, discussion was held regarding modernizing police ticketing and
computer equipment in cruisers.
Currently officers are
required to issue handwritten
tickets and provide the court
with carbon copies. New ticket printing machines would
eliminate the need, streamlining the process digitally.
Right now were the
only department in the county
that doesnt utilize this technology, Interim Police Chief
Andrew Martin said.
Martin added that by
using this technology and
eliminating the need to document information by hand, it
reduces the time officers have
to spend on the roadside.
Any time a license is
swiped through the readers,
that information is automatically uploaded into our

reports, Martin said, and
the traffic citations would go
directly to the district court.
Because all other departments
in Lapeer County have
upgraded their systems to
similar technology, interim
chief Martin said its only a
matter of time until the district court refuses to accept
handwritten citations.
The fact that were the
only community (that has not
upgraded) is very poignant,
council president Steven
Schneider said. (Upgrading)
makes sense, it is so much
more efficient.
A motion was made by
council member Rick Lauer
to approve the interim chiefs
proposal to upgrade and was
seconded by council member
Gary Peltier. The motion was
unanimously approved.
In other council business:
The council voted to
approve a new agreement
between the village of Almont
and Almont Township that
reconfigures both entities
building departments.
The council discussed a
proposal put forth by the
Interim Police Chief

Andrew Martin discusses equipment upgrades
at Aug. 3 meeting.
Clinton River Watershed
Council (CRWC) regarding
river cleanup. Council was
open to working with CRWC
by coordinating efforts to
clean up debris from the river.
Councilmember Gary Peltier
volunteered to initiate the collaboration and contact relevant parties.
The council discussed an
anonymous letter from a citizen that expressed fears that
the intersection of St. Clair
and M-53 involves an inher-
ent danger to pedestrians

crossing at crosswalks.
Discussion was held regarding the high volume of traffic
and the traffic controls already
in place at the intersection.
Schneider noted that the problem is likely attributed to
bad drivers, and went on to
express appreciation for a citizen taking the time to send a
letter.
Also on the agenda was
an update on the attempts to
fill the police chief position
vacated by Pat Nael, who
abruptly resigned in June.
The conversation was postponed due to member
absence.
Because of such an
important issue, we need to
have full board attendance,
Schneider said. The council
acknowledged they are able
to take time regarding filling
the post because of the admirable job Interim Chief
Andrew Martin is doing.
All the reports Im getting back are the interim chief
is doing a good job,
Schneider said. I havent had
any complaints, in fact Ive
heard nothing but compliments.
St. Clair County agencies receive

grants from Homeland Security
By Maria Brown
ST. CLAIR COUNTY

Last month the county
learned they are the recipient of two Homeland
Security grants.
Through the Operation
Stonegarden program, St.
Clair County will receive
$104,207 and the sheriffs
department
will
see
$110,551 through the Port
Security Grant program.
Congresswoman
Candice Miller heralded the
news.
The first and foremost
responsibility of the federal
government as written in the
Preamble of the Constitution
is to provide for the common defense of this nation
and its citizens. Therefore, it
is critical that the Department
of Homeland Security work
with and support our local
law enforcement agencies,

especially those along our
borders, Rep. Miller said.
These grants help
improve interagency coordination and create a force
multiplier for our agencies
tasked with keeping our borders safe. I am extremely
pleased
with
todays
announcement and believe
that these new funds will go
a long way in securing our
northern border, which gets
more hits on the Terrorist
Identities
Datamart
Environment (TIDE) list
than the southern border.
Others
receiving
Operation
Stonegarden
grants include Macomb and
Sanilac counties while port
security dollars have been
directed to Macomb County
and the Algonac Fire
Department.
This Stonegarden Grant
helps us secure our borders,
and we know how difficult it

is to receive funding for
public safety when competing against the southern
border, St. Clair County
Sheriff Tim Donnellon
said.
We are so grateful for
Congresswoman Miller, as,
time and time again, she has
been able to bring support
into St. Clair County for the
first responders so the men
and women in law enforcement can have the necessary
tools to carry out their mission, and we appreciate her
efforts.
The FY 2016 Operation
Stonegarden (OPSG) program provides funding to
enhance cooperation and
coordination among local,
tribal, territorial, state, and
Federal law enforcement
agencies in a joint mission
to secure the United States
borders along routes of
ingress from international

borders to include travel
corridors in states bordering
Mexico and Canada, as well
as states and territories with
international water borders.
The FY 2016 Port
Security Grant Program
(PSGP) provides funding
to support transportation
infrastructure security activities to implement Area
Maritime Transportation
Security Plans and facility
security plans among port
authorities, facility operators, and state and local government agencies required
to provide port security services. The intent of the FY
2016 PSGP is to competitively award grant funding
to assist ports in obtaining
the resources required to
support
the
National
Preparedness Goals associated Mission Areas and Core
Capabilities.
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Sports
Albrecht earns golf title

Almont pair excel at
Tourney of Champs
Photo provided
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Jesse Kautz, of Almont, poses with the trophy she

won at the Tournament of Champions recently.
ALMONT Lindsey
Albrecht, who will be a sophomore at Almont High School
this fall, shot a 97 over 18
holes to earn the distinction
of Girls 14 and Over B
Division champion at the
Blue Water Junior Golf
Tournament of Champions on
Monday, August 1.
The Elks Golf Club, in
Port Huron, served as the
tournament venue.
Allison Gottshall, of
Macomb, took second in
Albrechts division. She managed a 101 for her 18-hole
round.
Jesse Kautz, of Almont,
was a flight champion as
well. Her 57 over nine holes
paid off with a top finish in
the Girls 10-11 age group.

Brandi Kautz, of Almont,
gave a good account of herself as well. She posted a 59,
good for second in the
Girls 12-13
age division.
Emma Kerr,
of
Capac,
wound
up
third among
Girls 14 and
Over
A
Albrecht D i v i s i o n
competitors.
Kerr fired an 81 over 18
holes.
Tyler Kautz, of Almont,
rounded out the list of TriCity Area participants on
hand. She shot 104 for 18
holes, the seventh best score
among Girls 14 and Over A Almonts Lindsey Albrecht won the Girls 14 and
Over B Division title at the Tourney of Champs.
Division entrants.
Photo provided
By Kevin Kissane
Almont Coach James Leusby directs his team during Mondays opening day of practice.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Football Camp begins
Chandler Katkic, an Imlay City High School graduat, digs in at the plate during a game on Sunday.
IC Softball tourney
raises funds for MS
Ten team tourney helps
raise $1,600 for charity
By Kevin Kissane
Almont players work on blocking drills

during Mondays practice session
Tourney page 3-B
Imlay Citys Hunter Mullins goes through an agility drill during Mondays practice.
Imlay Citys Robert Pettit goes through conditioning exercises at Mondays practice.
IMLAY CITY The

Second Annual Strike Out
MS Softball Tournament,
contested Sunday at Imlay
City High School, proved an
entertaining event for players,
coaches and fans alike.
Spectators were cheering
at every crack of the bat. Ten
coed softball teams consisting of local residents, former
and current Imlay City High
School softball and baseball
players, as well as area teams
joined in to support the cause
and play in the event.
Imlay City residents
Jamie Chandler and Heather
Harvey coordinated the tour-
nament in support of the walk

MS Lapeer County 5K Run/
Walk which will be held in
mid-September.
We began the tournament last year with six teams
and through increased popularity we were able to increase
the number to 10 squads,
Chandler observed. We had
a great turnout, a lot of fun
and greatly appreciate everyones support, she emphasized.
Tournament co-founder
Heather Harvey was very
pleased with this years event
as well.
The support we have
Terra Volmering, an Imlay City graduate, looks to

turn a double play in the Strike Out MS Tourney.
Page 2-B-TRI-CITY TIMES-AUGUST 10, 2016
Photo provided
Players (L to R) Caden Brown, Blake Bunch and

Blake Cody all hit homers in a tourney game with
the Severn Seminoles.
ALMONT The
Oxford Wildcats 12U baseball team, which lists
Almonts Blake Bunch and
Blake Cody on its roster,
wound up with a 4-4 at a
tournament in Cooperstown,
New York recently.
The team started things
off on Sunday, June 26 with
a 4-0 win against the St.
Charles Knights.
The following day saw
the Oxford Wildcats go to
2-1 with a 4-3 setback to
Camarillo Diamondbacks
and a 12-11 victory over
Severn Seminoles.
Games on Tuesday, June
28 saw the team drop a 12-2
verdict to Algonquin Storm
and absorb a 9-3 loss to the
Chino Hills Dirt Dogs.
the Oxford Wildcats wrap
up their tournament run with
a 16-6 triumph against
Copley Indians; a 3-2 win Imlay City shortstop Tyler Livingston looks to
over Oakland Tigers; and a throw out a baserunner in a game this season.
10-0 setback to Backyard
University Gamers.
That left the Oxford
Wildcats as owners of a 4-4
tournament standing, placing them 25th out of a field
numbered at 48 teams.
Sustarich set to tee it up for SC4

By Kevin Kissane
ALMONT Almonts
Josh Sustarich revealed his
intentions to play with the St.
Clair County Community
College mens golf team next
season recently.
Sustarich, a 2016 graduate, averaged 43.8 per ninehole round this spring.
That placed him second
on the Almont squad and third
out those players named to
The Tri-City Times All-Area
ALMONT Abbey
Johnson, a 2016 graduate of
Almont
High
School,
announced recently she will
head to St. Clair County
Community College to continue her playing days out on
the softball field.
This past spring Johnson
provided Almont with a .222
batting average and a .337
on-base percentage. She finished with 16 hits, drew 12
walks, contributed 10 stolen
bases, scored 10 runs and col-
lected nine
RBI.

Johnson, a
second baseman,
also
turned
a
team-high
four double
Johnson
plays while
sporting a
formidable .930 fielding percentage.
This was her second season on Almonts varsity.
Exceptional
Receptions
Abbey Johnson is
heading on to SC4
Josh Sustarich, of Almont, follows through on a

put during a match this season.
first team lineup.
Sustarich furnished an 82 at
He shot a season-low 40 the Blue Water Area
at a Blue Water Area Conference Tournament hostConference
Jamboree ed by Solitude Golf Links in
Tournament hosted by Castle Wadhams; posted an 88 durCreek Golf Course on ing at the Brown City
Wednesday, April 20.
Invitational contested at Holly
As far as 18-hole tourna- Meadows Golf Course in
ments were concerned, Capac; managed a 93 at a
Division 3 district hosted by
Heather Hills Golf Club; provided 94s at the Golden Fox
Golf Course-based PCCS
Tournament and at the Bay
City Western Tournament;
plus added 98s at the Mystic
Creek Golf Club-based
Lakeland Invitational and
during a Division 3 regional
contested at Atlas Valley
Country Club.
Sustarich wrapped up his
third season on Almonts
squad as an All-Blue Water
Area Conference first team
selection.
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ALMONT Almonts
Stacy Houghton inked a pact
to become a part of the Adrian
College softball program
recently.
This past spring Houghton
wound up with a .430 average, thanks to 33 singles, 13
doubles, five triples and four
home runs among 128 at bats.
Her level of
plate proficiency was
third highest
on
the
Almont ballclub.
She
also
Houghton contributed a
team-high 42
RBI, generated her squads
second highest run output
(35) and drew her teams
ninth most walks (seven).
The leftfielder wrapped
up her third and final campaign on Almonts squad as a
a Tri-City Times All-Area,
All-Blue
Water
Area
Conference, a Division 2 AllDistrict and All-Region pick
as well as a Division 2 AllState honorable mention
choice.
Livingston to take
his skills to SC4
By Kevin Kissane
IMLAY CITY Tyler

Livingston, a 2016 graduate
of Imlay City High School,
plans to display his well
honed diamond skills with
the St. Clair County
Community College baseball
team next season.
This
past
spring
Livingston generated a .358
average, thanks to 40 singles
and seven doubles in 131 at
bats. His level of plate proficiency was third best on the
Imlay City ballclub.

He also supplied his
teams highest run (33) and
steal (27) outputs, provided
his squads second most
walks (13) and registered his
teams third highest RBI output (23).
Livingston, a shortstop,
concluded his second campaign on Imlay Citys varsity
as a a Division 2 All-District
pick, a Tri-City Times AllArea first team selection and
an All-Blue Water Area
Conference honorable mention choice.
Stine helps Silver

team to a second
By Kevin Kissane
ALMONT Almonts
Reis Stine helped the Silver
team to a second-place finish
at the Game Day USA AllStar Baseball Games recently.
The tournament was contested July 30-31 in Grand
Rapids.
Stine was chosen twice
by opposing coaches as game
MVP earlier this season, earning himself an All-Star
appearance. He was selected
once with the Michigan
Young Guns for his pitching
prowess, striking out 11 over
six innings while allowing no
runs, and with the Motor City
City Bombers on the strength
of a four for four plate performance (including a home run
over the fence).

His team opened tournament play with a 17-5 win
against Graphit Silver on
Saturday, July 30.
Later that day, the Silver
team picked up a 12-11 victory over Lime Green. It was
there Stine delivered a homer
with runners aboard second
and third on a full count to
give his squad a walkoff triumph.
the Silver team keep their title
Almonts Reis Stine

excelled at the Game
Day
USA
All-Star
Baseball Games recently
hopes alive with a 9-8 win
against the Navy team. Stine
helped there with the pitching, facing six batters and
striking out four.
That outcome assured his
team a spot in the championship clash versus the White
squad. That battle drew to a
close with the White squad
picking up a 20-6 victory.
Stine finished the tournament with four singles and
four doubles to his credit.
Photo provided
By Kevin Kissane
Bunch, Cody suit

up for Wildcats
in Cooperstown
Good friends, good sports

Lindsey Wilson, Hannah Revoldt, Brandi Kautz
and Skylar Stryker pose for a photo after earning the Sportsmanship Award on their court
last weekend at the Memphis 3-on-3 Basketball
Tournament.
Rodak a four-time
MIAA honoree
By Kevin Kissane
IMLAY CITY
Adrian Colleges Ben
Rodak, a graduate of Imlay
City High School, earned an
appearance on the Michigan
Intercollegiate
Athletic
Association honor roll
which was released recently.
Rodak, a senior, was one
of 92 Adrian College individual winners.
To be recognized, stu-
dent-athletes
must reach a
3.5
grade
point average for the
academic
year
and
Rodak
earn a varsity letter in an
MIAA-sponsored sport.
This is the fourth year
Rodak, a member of the
Adrian College basketball
squad, has secured those
accolades.
Softball tryouts approaching
underway at 10 a.m. and continue until noon.

For further details, contact Joe Marrone at 586-3378282.
Photo provided
ALMONT Rampage
16U Fastpitch Softball tryouts are set for Saturday,
August 20 at Almont High
School. The tryouts get
The Tri-Valley Twisters 10U softball team won a tourney in Owosso recently. They are front (L to R)
Rachel Brinker, Gabby Polly, Makayla Bruman, Gabby Douglas and Emily Brinker; and back coach James
Polly, Brooklyn Ross, Myah McLean, Alana Deshetsky, Payton Yens, Chloe Bruman and coach Daniel
Deshetsky. Julia Donaldson, Adryana Law,and Aubree Deshetsky are not pictured.
Tri-Valley Twisters claim a top finish

By Kevin Kissane
Shawn Edson arrives safely at home as Ross

Edson awaits the throw at the Strike Out MS
Tourney on Sunday.
IMLAY CITY The

Tri-Valley Twisters 10U softball squad, which counts
players that attend Imlay City
and North Branch schools
among its ranks, claimed a
first-place finish July 29-July
31 at the Owosso Endless
Summer Slam Tournament.
The team began their
tournament path on Friday,
July 29 with a 2-1 setback to

the Owosso Trojans.
The Tri-Valley Twisters
bounce back an 11-6 win
against
Huron
Valley
Mavericks and a 9-3 victory
over the Milford Patriots.
Those outcomes secured
the team a spot in a Sunday,
July 31 championship game
where the Owosso Trojans
provided their opposition.
It was there The Tri-
Valley Twisters went into the

final inning of action down
by a narrow 1-0 scoreboard
count, only to respond to the
challenge presented them
with three runs to take the
lead.
The Tri-Valley Twisters
then shut out the Owosso
Trojans the rest of the way,
preserving a 3-1 triumph.
Brooklyn Ross and
Gabby Douglas were the
players that attend Imlay City
schools on the roster of the

Tri-Valley Twisters. They
were joined on the squad by
Myah
McLean,
Alana
Deshetsky, Payton Yens,
Chloe Bruman, Rachel
Brinker,
Gabby
Polly,
Makayla Bruman, Emily
Brinker, Julia Donaldson,
Adryana Law and Aubree
Deshetsky. The squad was
directed to their top finish by
coaches James Polly and
Daniel Deshetsky.
received for this event was

absolutely amazing, Harvey
said. This was a great way
to have fun with your friends
and family while raising
money for a worthwhile
cause, she noted.
We look forward to
future tournaments and seeing many returning faces.
This years tournament
raised over $1,600 which
will be applied toward
Chandler and Harveys
Multiple Sclerosis fundraising team. Tournament proceeds, as well as all prior
fundraising, will support the

Walk MS: Lapeer County
5K/Walk which will occur
September 17 at the Lamb
Steele park in Imlay City.
If you are interested in
learning more about the
upcoming Walk MS Lapeer
County Event, joining this
team or making a donation,
please visit www.walkms.
org and search the name
Strike Out MS.
For additional information, feel free to contact
Jamie Chandler at jamiechandler@ymail.com or Heather
Harvey at hsharvey810@ John Loveless, an Imlay City grad, looks to take a
hotmail.com.
pitch deep at the Strike Out MS Tourney.
from page 1-B
Tourney: Ten-team event

raises money for charity
Imlay City grad Cassie Malhado delivers a pitch to

home plate at the Strike Out MS Tourney.
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$40 per year
CITY OF
IMLAY CITY

The City of Imlay City is requesting sealed bids for the upfitting of a
2017 Ford Explorer police vehicle for
the Imlay City Police Department. This
will include the installation of all emergency lighting, radios, safety equipment,
etc. as well as vehicle graphics and the
ALMONT VILLAGE
COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 19, 2016
SYNOPSIS

President Schneider called the
meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present were Dyke,
Lauer, Love, Peltier, Steffler, Tobias &
Business Directory
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Meeting called to order at 9:40am
by Supervisor Winn. Members present:
Christian, Parks, Winn and Wittstock.
Discussion took place about installing a
tower on the lagoon property in Berville
and ditching. Motion to adjourn
10:22am. A complete copy of the minutes is available at the township hall
during business hours.
Sandy Dzieszkowski, Deputy Clerk
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Schneider. Staff present were Manager

Moyer-Cale, Clerk/Treasurer Keesler &
Interim Police Chief Martin.

The Council approved the agenda;
approved consent agenda items; followed recommendation of labor council
and authorized them to proceed;
approved payment to Howard Shifman
for professional services; approved the
purchase of TASERS; approved purchase and installation of a hydraulic salt
spreader; did not approve managers
expenses at MLGMA Summer
Workshop; approved annual junk dealer
license for P & L Auto Salvage; waived
special assessment on parcel in
Drakeshire & approved payment to
Bodman PLC for professional services.

Discussion was held on square
footage study on Research and Industrial
Park, open burning, primary election &
building department agreement, medical
marijuana ordinance.

The meeting adjourned at 10:18
p.m.
Kimberly J. Keesler
Clerk/Treasurer
Steve Schneider
President

A complete copy of the minutes is
available in the Clerks office during
regular business hours or at www.
almontvillage.org.
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Today!
SPECIAL BOARD
MEETING SYNOPSIS
JULY 21, 2016
movement of all electronics (i.e. radar,

video equipment etc.) from the current
vehicle to the new vehicle. Bid proposal
forms are required and may be obtained
at City Hall, or by calling (810) 7242135. Completed and sealed bid forms
clearly marked Police Vehicle Upfitting
Bid must be submitted to the attention
of the City Manager, 150 N. Main St.,
Imlay City, MI 48444 no later than 4:00
p.m. on Monday, August 15, 2016. The
City reserves the right to accept or reject
any or all bids, to waive any irregularities and to accept the bid to be in the best
interest of the City.
Nicole F. Frost
City Clerk
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9 Speed FWD Automatic Trans,

3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine
2015 CHRYSLER 300 LIMITED
Youngsters show off bat houses they made during

bat presentation at Seven Ponds Nature Center.
DRYDEN Seven
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host the Organization for Bat
Conservation (OBC) on
August 20 at 6 p.m. for Bat
Night at the nature center.
Children and adults are
invited to meet live bats from
around the world and learn
why they are important to
backyards and the food supply.
Activities include live
animal education programs,
crafts, an echolocation demonstration and bat house
building.
At sunset, visitors can
take a walking tour along the
woods and trails in search of
native bats.
The cost is $3 per adult
and free for children 12 and
under. Bat Night is generously supported by Critter
Catchers, Inc.
According to Rob Mies,
Executive Director of the
Organization
for
Bat
Conservation, Bat Night will
give kids and adults a
chance to understand one of
natures most important animals.
Bats are ecologically
and economically important
to the world, and to us locally.
With their numbers declining
from threats including Whitenose Syndrome, it is more
important than ever that people learn about the role that
bats play and what can be
2017
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done to help them.

David Kugler, president
of Critter Catchers Inc. says
he enjoys supporting Bat
Night at Seven Ponds.
Since the inception of
our business, we believed that
we could have a positive
impact on the local community, Kugler says. Since
2006, our business has donated to programs that would
have a positive impact on
Michigan. Our philanthropic
initiatives focus on supporting childrens activities, education, and/or science based
themes. We are thrilled to
continue this decade-long
relationship with OBC, and
Bat Night will be a great evening for families to discover
this extraordinary animal of
the night.
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independent specialty wildlife control firm providing bat
and mice control solutions in
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retreat. For almost 50 years
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has been teaching the public
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FRIENDS & FAMILY:

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Shannon Lane
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John Barton
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Brad Curtis
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FRIENDS & FAMILY:

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Leather Trimmed Seats with Perf Panels
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FRIENDS & FAMILY:

$
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EMPLOYEE LISTING:
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8 Speed Auto 845RE Trans

ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera
MSRP $35,785 Stk# L-16W050
Ty Schmidt
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Bill Hilliard
Sales
Mark Moody
Sales
Keith Semaan
Sales
2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LATITUDE 4X4

SALE PRICE ONLY
OR LEASE ONE FOR
$19,958
FRIENDS & FAMILY:

$
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EMPLOYEE LISTING:
$
1,999 DOWN $10928/MO
9 Speed Auto Trans, 2.4L I4 Multi-Air Engine

SiriusXM Sat Radio with 1-Yr Radio Sub
MSRP $28,485 Stk# L-16K246
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military rebate. Sale and lease payments include loyalty & pull ahead factory incentives. Not everyone qualifies. Payments are based on the sale price, A+ or Tier 1 credit rating. Buy payments and sale prices are plus tax, title, plate, and destination. * Zero down lease payments are
plus tax, title, plate, destination, and requires security deposit waiver and must qualify for S/A Tier 1 credit. Lease payments are based on 10,000 miles per year for 24, 36, 39 mos. Lease term. Prior purchases/leases excluded, must take delivery out of stock by 8-31-16, see sales
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Meredith Dubbs
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Reed Gordon
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Deb Ruth
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142nd Volume - Issue No. 32

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Convention took place in

Photo by Christine Dodge

Capac, Imlay City marching band students make trip to Japan

Michigan musicians had the chance to interact and

now spent 10 days seeing

May the Force be with you...

1949 S. Cedar & I-69

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