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Opportunity
is knocking?
Village council president, member
seek resident input on MMFL opt-in
By Tom Wearing 15, 2017 deadline were the
twearing@pageone-inc.com City of Lapeer and Village
of Capac.
ALMONT — The By opting in, Almont
Village of Almont is one is eligible to accept appli-
of three area municipalities cations from individuals
to “opt in” to various com- interested in acquiring
mercial opportunities licenses to open any of
available through the State five government-regulated
of Michigan’s Medical marijuana facilities,
Marihuana Facilities including growing opera-
Licensing Act (MMFL). tions, processors, testing
Other local communi- facilities, dispensaries, or

ties to opt in by the Dec.
transporters.
Given the complexities
of the MMFL, Almont
Village Council members
File photo
Last week’s tragedy in Broward County, Florida has prompted thoughtful discussion from area
school leaders regarding safety measures and the impact on students.

Explore & More
Science, math fun at
Weston Elementary,
...see page 16-A
Sorrow reverberates
Steve Schneider (council
president) and Steven
Schneider want to educate
residents of the potential
benefits should any or all
of the aforementioned
facilities be allowed to
operate within the village
limits. Almont, Imlay City schools superintendents
“We’ve heard some
blow-back from the com-
munity since we opted in,”
weigh in on Florida school shooting tragedy
said Steve Schneider. “I
By Catherine Minolli Almont’s Rachel’s Challenge Club dents such as what happened (last
think many of those
cminolli@pageone-inc.com welcomed Lawrence Scott, Wednesday). The regularity of
opposed are basing their
Rachel’s uncle, to a special assem- these events is terrifying and espe-
opinions on stereotypes TRI-CITY AREA — When bly at the school. cially poignant here because (of
and not on the facts.” students at Almont High School Today, those same students are the Scott family visits,)” Kalmar
Community survey booked a March visit from Darrel mulling the same horror of almost says.
Steven Schneider said Scott, they had no clue that anoth- 20 years ago. Though Parkland, “Our counselors and teachers
the village is in the process er mass shooting was on the hori- Florida is thousands of miles away, do look for students who are
of compiling a 10-question zon. last week’s incident that claimed expressing anxiety over these types
survey to be disseminated Darrel Scott is the father of the lives of 15 students, an athletic of events as I am sure all local
among all Almont resi- Rachel Scott, the first student director and a coach brings that schools do. Sometimes a tragedy
dents, businesses and killed in the 1999 massacre at horror to the surface, says schools such as this evokes a reaction in a
building owners, whose Columbine High School in Superintendent Dr. Bill Kalmar. student because they are struggling
opinions are integral to Littleton, Colorado. Just a few “I think it is impossible for
Input page 14-A months earlier, students in students not to think about inci- Tragedy page 14-A

Baking for books

Area Ed Tech students
raise funds for schools,
...see pages 13-A
Tip leads liaison officer to student with air guns
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
ALMONT — Schools
Police Liaison Officer
Amanda Manning acted
quickly Tuesday morning,
Feb. 20, to a tip that a mid-
dle school student had two
pistols in his possession.
Police Chief Andrew
received information from
another student and
responded immediately to
the student’s classroom.
“It was discovered that
the male student had two
loaded ‘Airsoft’ pistols in a
binder,” Martin said.
“At no time did the stu-
dent brandish the pistols
and no threat was made.”
was released to his parents
and an investigation of the
incident is ongoing.
He noted that given the
heightened sensitivity fol-
lowing the recent school
shootings in Florida, the
student’s actions raise seri-
ous concerns.
“The timing could not
have been worse,” said
ing law enforcement, is
very anxious and on high
alert right now.”
Martin said it will be
up to Almont school offi-
cials to take disciplinary
action against the student.
In response, schools
Supt. Dr. Bill Kalmar said
the incident reminds that
suspicious activities must
“The staff is proud of
the student who informed
Officer Manning,” said
Kalmar, “and for her quick
response to ensure the safe-
ty of all students and staff.
“This serves as a
reminder for parents please
talk to your children about
the importance of report-
ing,” he added “It could

Race to the top Martin said Manning had Martin said the student Martin. “Everyone, includ- be reported immediately. ultimately save lives.”

‘Donors Choose’
Young area race car
driver seeks online votes,
...see page 5-A

TRI-CITY
TIMES
fills budget gaps
Online program helps Dryden
ONLINE teachers fund classroom purchases
tricitytimes-online.com By Maria Brown to purchase headphones
mbrown@pageone-inc.com and computer mice for her
second grade students and
DRYDEN — School was able to raise just over
FACEBOOK
Photo by Maria Brown

budgets can’t always $600 in donations to make

account for those extra
items that students and
facebook.com teachers find they need as
/Tricitytimes/ the year progresses.
In the Dryden school
district, teachers and
coaches have successfully
The Tri-City Times utilized an online program,
is printed on DonorsChoose.org, to help
recycled paper cover those extra costs.
They’re grateful for the
generosity of community
members and those from
across the country who
support public education.
Earlier this month,
Dryden Elementary teacher
Karen Roys sought funds
the purchase.
It marked the third
time Roys completed a
DonorsChoose.org request.
“Most of my donations
have come from parents of
current or past students
and my family members.
For the most recent one,
there were thirteen donors
and I knew about half of
them but there were some
anonymous and out of
state donors as well,” Roys
said.
The DonorsChoose.org
Foundation matched some
of those donations and oth-
Dryden 8th graders Leta Garretson and Ray Lentini discuss an upcom-
ing project with English teacher Sheryl Czerwinski. Czerwinski hopes to
purchase multicultural plays and books through a DonorsChoose.org
campaign.
ers were given through Chromebooks, laptop com- because it was suggested
Verizon Up, the wireless puters. Roys said some by my principal. A
phone company’s rewards students prefer to use a coworker helped me com-
program. mouse rather than the plete my first one and it
Within a matter of days Chromebook’s touch pad was pretty easy once I
of the project being fund- and headphones can help completed it once,” Roys
ed, Roys’ students were reduce distractions. said.
able to start using the new “Initially I chose this
equipment with their method of fundraising Donors page 15-A
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CAPAC — No one
was injured when a vehicle
crashed into a building

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night.
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had backed into a building
on the east side of the street.
The driver, a 78 year-
old man from Mussey
Township, told police that

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his foot got stuck on the gas
pedal, causing him to back
into the building. The struc-

Facebook photo
presents ture, which is reportedly an
apartment, was damaged as
a result.

Gentlemen
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citation for unsafe backing. backed into the structure.

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Carl Lang leaves mark in Capac
Lifelong resident wore many hats in his hometown village
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
CAPAC — Carl Lang
held many titles during his
life—business owner, fire
chief, village administra-
tor—and the recurring
theme among them all was
his love for his hometown.
“Whatever happened
in that town, good or bad,
he was passionate about
it,” said his daughter,
Amy, on Monday.
“He took great pride in
living there.”
Lang passed away on
Friday at the age of 87.
Born and raised in Capac,
Amy said her dad felt it
was important to be
involved in the communi-
ty.
Chief among that ser-
Lane markings are back on M-53
Obliterated yellow lines led to safety concerns for motorists
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — The
missing yellow lane mark-
ings on the west side of
M-53 between the Imlay
City Christian Reformed
Church south to Fourth
Street have been reapplied.
City Manager Tom
Youatt acknowledged con-
cerned residents for bring-
ing the matter to the city’s
attention and MDOT offi-
cials for acting as quickly
as possible to reapply the
lane striping that had been
obliterated by repeated
snowplowing in the area.
The yellow lane strip-
ing was applied in conjunc-
tion with last summer’s
‘road diet’ project, which
eliminated one lane and
created a left-turn lane for
northbound M-53 motorists
to make a left turn onto
State grant helps County
battle hepatitis A cases
Lapeer County recipient of
$100,000 to thwart outbreak
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
LAPEER — The
county received nearly
$100,000 from the state to
combat a region-wide hep-
atitis A outbreak.
According to a budget
amendment filed with the
county, the health depart-
ment planned to spend the
majority of those funds on
personnel and associated
costs. The remainder will
be used for vaccines and
medical supplies ($2,000
each).
Health Department
Director Kathy Haskins
said their focus is to pro-
vide education and vacci-
nations with the grant dol-
lars.
Haskins reports that
nurse Peg Bush has been
leading efforts to reach
high risk populations.
“We have held several
clinics at the jail and are
routinely vaccinating those
inmates weekly who con-
sent to or request it,”
Haskins said.
“Several clinics have
been held for food service
workers and additional
ones are planned.”
Pizza party to Share the Love
IMLAY CITY — ‘Share the Love’ contest winners Kay Lichtenfelt and Fred
Lothrop will enjoy a full pizza dinner courtesy of Hungry Howie’s in Imlay City for
their contributions to the Tri-City Times’ special Valentine’s Day issue. Their stories
were published in the February 14, 2018 issue of the Tri-City Times. A big shout out
to the Imlay City Hungry Howie’s for their generous support of the contest. The
Lichtenfelt and Lothrop families won two large, 2-topping pizzas, Howie bread with
dipping sauce, a garden salad and 2-liters of Pepsi.
Hungry Howie’s is located at 583 S. Cedar St. (M-53), Imlay City. Call 810-724-
4515.
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vice was the Eastern Michigan American Legion Post
50-plus years he Fire Chiefs #142.
served on the Association. He was a lifelong
Mussey Township He spent time as member of St. John’s
Fire Department, the village’s admin- Lutheran Church, the Elks
including the 15 istrator after Lodge #1705 and Masonic
years he spent as decades running his Forest Lodge #126.
chief, from 1976- family’s business— Amy said his family
1991. In his later Carl Elmer Lang & Sons will remember him for the
years he served as Lang International good person that he was.
a dispatcher with Harvester dealer- “He was just a great
the department. ship. man. He was someone I
“He was close with Lang’s military ser- looked up to. He was my
the firemen he served vice also defined his life, best friend and my dad...I
with. It’s a very cohesive Amy said. think a lot of kids can’t
group,” Amy said. “He was very proud of say that about their par-
In addition to his ser- his service to the county,” ents.”
vice locally, Lang served she noted, adding that he “I am so blessed to be
on several regional fire sought to instill a great able to spend so much
service boards. He was respect for the flag and time with him. I’ll always
president of the St. Clair country in her and her be grateful for that.”
County and Blue Water brother, John. Funeral services were
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Firemen’s Associations, Lang was an active held yesterday, Feb. 20, at
St. Clair County Fire member and past com- St. John’s. For a complete
Chief Association and mander of the Capac obituary, see page 12-A.
Dryden royalty
Dryden crowned their Snowcoming royalty
on Friday, giving regalia to Queen Kayleigh
Hudson and King Troy Antushevich.
Third Street.
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expressing concern
was Imlay City fire-
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sioners that he narrow- MDOT reapplied lane markings to a stretch of M-53 Call today to reserve your tickets!
ly escaped a collision in Imlay City.
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At that time, Youatt precipitation to allow the Youatt. “We’re thankful the $30 entry fee
said MDOT officials had new striping to dry suffi- new markings are in and
been advised of the situa- ciently. fortunate that no one was FISH FRY FRIDAYS!
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clinic hours, we will be
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"Several clinics appointment,” Haskins
said.
have been
held for food
The clinic continues to
see walk-in patients on
Mondays from 1-3:30 p.m.
According to the
Cornerstone Wellness.
service workers Michigan Department of
and additional
ones are
Health and Human
Services, there were 751
recorded cases of the dis-
ease as of Feb. 14, result-
MD Weight Loss Program
ing in 25 deaths. Lapeer
planned."
--Kathy Haskins
County has a total of six
confirmed cases. St. Clair
County, their neighbor the
east, has recorded 31 cases.
Coming Soon!
Haskins reports that In other recent matters:
her department has admin-
istered 273 doses since
•the county commis-
sion voted to accept a grant, “The most technologically
October 1—165 adult worth up to $3,500, from
doses in 2017 and 108
adult doses in 2018 as of
the Michigan Veteran
Affairs Agency to purchase advanced, evidence
Feb. 7. five new computers, four
“By comparison, in all
of 2016, a total of only 71
new monitors and a public
address system for the
based, and nutritionally
adult hepatitis A doses
sound physician
Lapeer County Department
were given,” Haskins of Veteran Affairs. Susan Reuter N.P.
notes. •commissioners autho-
Board Certified
Residents can get the
vaccine from their physi-
cian or come to the health
rized the county’s mental
health court to sign an
agreement for a peer sup-
managed fat loss “Weight Loss Coach”
department.
“We will be extending
some clinic hours to
port professional at a cost
of $27,144.
•a bill from attorney
program ever developed.” “The struggle
to keep fat
off is OVER!”
accommodate those seek- Howard Shifman, in the
ing the hepatitis A vaccine.
In addition to the normal
amount of $19,998, was
approved for payment.
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‘Friends’ will try again

Polly Ann advocates to re-apply for state grant
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
LAPEER COUNTY
— If at first you don’t suc-
ceed...
After recently being
denied a development
grant for upgrades to the
nizations that pledged
money for our grant match
last year to renew their
pledges for 2018.”
He noted that the
Friends group has already
renewed its pledge of
$25,000.
A brief history
Lapeer County residents
donated $111,000 toward
the project, exceeding the
required matching funds.
The specific scope of
the proposed Polly Ann
Trail improvement “exten-
sion project” would
include draining and sur-

Polly Ann Trail, the
“Friends of The Polly
Ann” group is trying
again.
Friends of the Polly
Ann Trail Chairman David
Howell said a new grant
application will be sub-
mitted to the Michigan
Natural Resources Trust
Fund in late March.
“We expect to submit
a stronger application this
time,” said Howell. “We
are asking all of the orga-
In the spring of 2017,
Friends applied for a
$300,000 Michigan
Natural Resources Trust
Fund grant, which required
a local match of $100,000.
Along with large con-
tributions from the Lapeer
County Community
Foundation ($25,000),
Friends of the Polly Ann
Trail ($25,000) and Four
County Community
Foundation ($15,000),
local businesses and
face upgrades to meet
required guidelines,
replacement of six cul-
verts, construction of
two bridge approach
structures, clearance of
the 5.5-mile pathway from
Imlay City to Dryden,
ditch improvements and
the installation of eight
inches of crushed lime-
stone to the surface from
Imlay City to Dryden.
While the first appli-
cation was denied by the
Facebook photo
Newly installed decorative lighting illuminates a portion of the snow-
covered Polly Ann Trail in Imlay City.
MNRT, the Friends’ Board successful. He said all of those
of Directors agreed in Howell said $79,000 donors are being asked to
December to reapply for in previously-made dona- renew their pledges for
the grant funding this tions and pledges have the 2018 application pro-
year. been placed in a restricted cess.
Howell said the group account only to be used For further informa-
is hopeful that a second for matching the Trust tion, contact David
grant application will be Fund grant. Howell at 248-933-6184.

Capac to compete in Mock Trial

ST. CLAIR COUNTY
— St. Clair County Bar
Association is hosting the
13th Annual Mock Trial
Tournament Saturday,
February 24, beginning at
8:30 a.m. at the County
Courthouse and is open to
the public. Nine local high
schools are participating
with a total of 15 teams.
The high schools par-
ticipating this year are
Algonac, Anchor Bay,
coached by a partnership of
at least one teacher coach
and at least one lawyer
coach, who volunteer their
time and talents beginning
in September. Teacher and
attorney coaches have
invested countless hours of
their own personal time
working with these stu-
dents.
“Students gain crucial
life skills through partici-
pating in Mock Trial. They
during the rounds, the stu-
dents must question and
listen carefully to dissect
and review all sides of each
issue in the case. Our attor-
ney coaches, teacher
coaches, bar members and
community volunteers
model professionalism and
public service which
reflects through the stu-
dents as they compete.”
Some schools now treat
Mock Trial as a varsity

Capac, Marine City
Cardinal Mooney, Marine
City, Memphis, Port Huron
Northern, St. Clair and
Yale.
Mock Trial is a com-
petitive extracurricular
activity where students
form teams to perform the
roles of attorneys and wit-
nesses in a simulated court
case before a jury. The jury
is comprised of actual
judges and attorneys. The
competition is designed to
reenact much of what
might take place in trial
courts. Students are
learn to work as a team,
respect for team members’
viewpoints and opposition
team members’ viewpoints.
They learn self-discipline,
patience and persistence.
They gain public speaking,
listening and leadership
skills. Students also devel-
op an appreciation and
respect for the Constitution
and how it affects each and
every one of us. Mock Trial
is a hands-on civics les-
son,” said Judge Cynthia S.
Platzer, Mock Trial
Program Chair.
“There is no coaching
sport where students can
receive a varsity letter and
pins. Two schools, Capac
and Marine City Cardinal
Mooney, offer a class cen-
tered around the Mock
Trial concept, with curricu-
lum including the legal
process, breakdown of the
various parts of a trial,
understanding the language
in the court system, and
perhaps most importantly,
hours of instruction on eth-
ics and professionalism.
Students gain valuable
public speaking and pre-
sentation skills, communi-
File photo
Capac’s 2017 Team A—Shawna Felster, Hannah Kemp, Madi Osmialowski,
Ryan Colston, Alana Porter and Morgyn Kipper—made it all the way to
the state finals last March. The school hopes to find similar success
when the Mock Trial season begins Saturday.
cations and persuasion Saturday of February. professionalism.
skills, analytical skills and Students are required to More than 70 volun-
a keen insight into the tools present both sides of the teers from the community,
of the trade of the legal case in the three round attorneys, judges, court
profession. Teams receive competition, with teams staff and the St. Clair
the case in early November alternating in prosecuting County Sheriff Department
and begin developing and and defending. During a all work to put on this one
practicing a team strategy round, each side presents day event for the students.
throughout the next four an opening statement, The event, Saturday
months until participating direct and cross examina- February 24, is open to the
in the competition the last tion of witnesses and a public beginning with
closing argument. The round one at 8:30 a.m.,

Your Hometown
rounds are time limited and round two at 10:30 a.m.
judged. Students and teams and round three at 1:00

MarketPlace
are scored and awarded for p.m. at the County
individual performances Courthouse in Port Huron.
and team performances. The awards presenta-
The Judge John G. tion is at 5 p.m. at St. Clair
Cummings Professionalism County Community
Award was established in College Center/Café.
2012. This award is Awards given are Best
designed to create in each Overall Team, Best
student and team aware- Opening Statement, Best
ness of the importance of Closing Argument, Best
professionalism and ethics Presentation of Case -
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and in life. The students
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Teen race car driver

seeks online voters
Mason Ludwig only Michigan
driver in national competition
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
TRI-CITY AREA —
Fifteen-year-old race car
driver Mason Ludwig is
seeking the support of
local residents to help him
win $50,000 in sponsor-
ship money in a national
contest sponsored by
Champion Auto Parts.
A resident of North
Branch, Mason is the only
site at: www.facebook/
masonludwigracing.
Mason’s mother, Jaime
Ludwig, said he has been
racing since he was seven
years old. He just received
notice that he is a finalist
in the competition.
Jaime said the online
competition requires get-
ting Mason’s friends, fam-
ily members, schoolmates
and supporters to cast their
votes.
young age,” she contin-
ued. “This season is going
to be career-changing for
him.”
She pointed out that
Mason’s racing team
recently hired MPM
Marketing to promote and
help advance his racing
career.
Mason is signed on
with Leicht Motorsports
for the upcoming racing
season, during which he
will be racing in 12 limit-
ed latemodel races at the
Hickory Motor Speedway

Michigan driver to reach
the finals of the 2018
“Search For A Champion”
competition, which is
decided by online voting.
Voting begins Friday
The month-long vot-
“Because the winner is
determined by online vot-
ing, we need to get the
word out in our communi-
ty,” said Jaime. “This is an
amazing opportunity for
Mason and it’s an honor
Photo provided
in North Carolina.
Visit www.masonlud-
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his social media accounts
and to follow him on his Mason Ludwig hopes to earn enough online votes to come out on top in
journey. the 2017 ‘Search for a Champion’ competition.
“I’m super excited to

ing process begins on
Friday, Feb. 23 and runs
through March 23.
To cast your vote for
Mason, visit his Facebook
for him to have reached
this point.
“We are super proud of
Mason and all he has
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have been chosen to be a
part of Team Champion,”
said Mason. “I’m willing
to do whatever it takes to
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FISH Metal, soul and comfort

Capac robotics team members deliver ‘Chemo care’ bags to patients

FRY
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com

CAPAC — Local stu-

dents have done their part to
bring a measure of comfort
ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH to cancer patients. On
Thursday, members of
ALL YOU Capac’s Metal and Soul
robotics teams delivered 50
CAN EAT Chemo Care bags to the
Wilson Cancer Resource
Center at Troy Beaumont
Adults: $10
Children 12 & under: $5
Fridays Feb. 16, March 2-23 Hospital. This is the second
Children 5 & under: Free 4:00–6:30 pm or until sold out time the team has tackled

Photo by Janet Antilla

this project.
Meal includes Baked or Fried Fish, The bags are filled with
French Fries or Baked Potato, Mac & Cheese, small items like a blanket,
Coleslaw, Roll, Dessert, and Beverage water bottle, chapstick,
mints, eye mask, tissues,
4331 Capac Rd., Capac • 810/395-7572 • Carry-Out Available hand sanitizer—all things
Kaitlynn Thomspon, Noah Antilla, Shelby Newman, Anthony Schroeder
and Michael Alameida deliver Chemo Care bags to Troy Beaumont
that patients can utilize dur- Hospital on Thursday.
ing their chemotherapy

Knights of Columbus treatments.

Community members
and businesses were asked
1405 N. Van Dyke Road • IMLAY CITY • 810-724-8563 to sponsor a bag for $35 and
www.kofc4556.com through their fundraising
items to fill them with.
The donation also
included caps and hats of
diagnosis, patients have a
lot on their minds, Antilla
said. Ensuring that they
Although creating
Chemo Care bags is a
departure from the team’s
various colors that recipi- have the necessary items in normal robot building,
ents can pick themselves. a chemo bag means it’s one Antilla said community ser-

COD FISH efforts, the team purchased Following a cancer less thing to worry about.
In addition to a person’s
physical needs, the bags
vice has always been an
important part of Metal and
Soul’s program.

FRY!
Bring in a can/box of food and
recognize the emotional
and mental toll of the dis-
ease. The bag includes a
“These are good lessons
to prepare them for the
workforce. When they’re
receive $1.00 OFF your meal! blank journal for writing working for a company,
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February 16th & 23rd and March 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd Soul team. she said.
From 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm or until sold out
PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT LOCAL YOUTH GROUPS AND CHARITIES
LOCATED IN IMLAY CITY

Dr Jerry E Zayid
 Foot Specialist/Surgeon
February 23rd,
March 9th & 23rd
3pc fish $9 Medical & Surgical
Photo by Janet Antilla

4pc fish $10  fries,

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Metal and Soul robotics team solicitied dona-
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2018 Walk for Warmth Sat., Feb. 24 in Lapeer
Event raises funds to help families heat their homes
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
LAPEER COUNTY
— Lapeer County resi-
dents have experienced a
much-needed reprieve
from winter’s wrath in
recent days.
However, expectations
are that more cold weather
and snow are in the fore-
cast.
For local individuals
and families experiencing
financial hardship, con-
tinuing wintry conditions
translate to higher utility
Lapeer FFA members host
pancake breakfast benefit
Treat your ‘sweetheart’ this Sunday to food, tours
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
ATTICA TWP. — The
Lapeer County FFA chap-
ter invites the community
to their Sweetheart Pancake
Breakfast this Sunday, Feb.
25, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Members will partner
with the Stone Soup Food
Bank for this all-you-can-
eat fundraiser meal that
will support Project
Raising HOPE. The pro-
gram has FFA members
raising livestock at the
Lapeer County Ed Tech
Animal Center that
becomes meat distributed
by the food bank.
Sunday morning’s
menu includes pancakes,
sausage, french toast cas-
serole, egg souffle and
beverages.
A chinese and silent
auction are also planned.
Tickets are $7 per per-
son and $5 for ages 2-5.
Proceeds from Sunday’s pancake breakfast
will benefit Project Raising HOPE and provide
local families with locally-raised meat.
Imlay man facing
multiple charges
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
ATTICA TWP. — A
21 year-old Imlay City
man is facing numerous
charges after police say he
brandished and shot a
weapon during an alterca-
tion on Thursday.
The Lapeer County
Sheriff’s Office reports
that Joshua Angotti has
been charged with feloni-
ous assault and five other
counts after, they say, he
displayed and discharged a
shotgun during a verbal
argument on Thursday,
Feb. 15.
Deputies were called to
a multi-family residence
on Belle River Road
around 7:19 p.m where, in
the common parking area,
a male and female in their
30s got into a verbal dis-
pute with a fellow tenant
regarding parking. With
the couple at the time were
their children, 4 and 7
years-old.
Det./Sgt. Jason Parks
said it’s alleged that Angotti
made a verbal threat,
returned to his apartment
where he obtained a shot-
gun before going back to
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those facing emergencies,
the working poor and those
HDC operates more
than 70 programs aimed at
Maintenance.
“The goal is to help
bills. one-mile walk begins at 9 unable to qualify for other fulfilling the needs of local people who are struggling
Fortunately for some, a.m. on Saturday, with this forms of assistance. communities. financially or need help to
the 2018 Walk for Life year’s participants hitting Last year’s Lapeer Among them are Early become or remain self-suf-
fundraiser returns on the streets at 9:30 a.m. County Walk for Warmth Head Start, Housing and ficient,” HDC officials say.
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at 9 a.m. at the historic walkers have been raising the total $58,153 raised by Emergency Senior about the Human
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Tuscola counties, the 28th vision of “Restoring Hope
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Kids 2 and under are free.
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Our Opinion Letters from our readers...

When is enough Writer links gun violence to abortion
enough? Gun control! Gun con- violence seem to be the school, be it an angry the line for “bad gun?”

E
pidemic. The dictionary describes
the word’s meaning as “a widespread
occurrence of an infectious disease
in a community at a particular time.”
Epidemics—those that don’t involve infec-
tious disease, are described as “rife, ram-
pant, widespread, wide-ranging, extensive
and pervasive.”
We’ve all heard lots of discussion and
debate about the opioid crisis, which is
widely referred to as an epidemic. This
year’s particularly vicious flu virus has
sickened and even killed numerous chil-
dren and adults across the country and is
also being called an epidemic. And of
course, mental illness, for a variety of rea-
sons has moved center stage in today’s
world. An epidemic of fractured homes
which has destroyed family, community
and our country’s core values. But there’s
another epidemic that isn’t talked about or
trol! Echoing from Florida
across this land. Students
preparing to march for gun
control. Where do we as a
nation want to go? Ban
guns. What kind? For
whom? Why the Second
Amendment? Why not ban
all guns. It’s not that sim-
ple.
I believe the so-called
attempt to create a “kinder,
gentler world” has fallen
far short. In previous gen-
erations, respect was great-
er in all age groups. Respect
is going away. The rise in
violence shows it. Whether
vandalism after football or
college games, violent
reactions to “police brutali-
ty,” gang violence, inner-
city killings, or school or
church shootings we as
nation have grown more
violent. And guns and gun
target of societal frustration
to cope with all of it.
Is there an answer? If I
had one I’d write a defini-
tive book and make a mint.
Before getting caught up in
the emotion of “ban guns”
let’s examine some things.
Too many people roam the
streets in confinement-
grade mental illness. Teens
and young people have
mental issues too but fami-
lies will hide it. The ACLU
fights to help these people
with privacy issues.
Nobody wants more taxes,
but face it; either do some-
thing about the mentally ill
or we will continue to see
school, workplace, city vio-
lence.
If someone comes to a
school there should be a
reason. No one should be
able to “just walk” into a
spouse, friend, enemy,
deranged individual, or
whatever. In order to enter
a school building one needs
a reason. Sadly that is
today’s reality. It’s not fair
for 99.99% of us, but that
.01% is too much. No one
enters a school without
checking in first through a
secure door. And fire alarms
are for fires, not to use to
scare kids out of rooms like
the Florida case.
I do believe some guns
were never meant to be in
“polite society” and never
will. Who says what? M-16
clones abound. Just this
Sunday-Monday Dunhams
features one on sale. The
M-1 carbine, a 75-plus
year-old WWII design uses
removable magazines capa-
ble of 30+30 round capaci-
ty. Where does one draw
Ninety-plus% of shootings
involve handguns. Why not
them? What about the
Second Amendment? Is it
obsolete? What about free-
dom of speech and the rest
of the Constitution that has
been so vigorously defend-
ed by our armed forces? As
a Canadian friend said,
“Once you lose a right it’s
gone.” And if you trust
government for you rights,
kiss your $%#& goodbye.
Why do you think the
Founding Fathers put
“gun freedom” in our con-
stitution? At that time it
was thought a necessary
part of civilian control of
government even though it
sounds crude by today’s
standards.
People will disagree
Letters page 9-A

Laws and restrictions not the answer

even attempted to remedy until it’s too late:
The epidemic of school violence.
One child losing
Terror struck once which is also the case in entrance to get in the build- drills. There have been
his or her life while
at school is horrific Children again in a school. The anti- other mass shootings— ing and guests must report only two school shootings
gunners once again are Boston and Fort Hood, just to the office, and then if since then, and both have
and absolutely intol- can’t saying this has to stop, we to mention two. needed can pass through a ended with teachers killing
erable for this great vote—but must get rid of guns, the
NRA and the Republicans
How did the gunman
gain entrance to the school?
restricted entrance.
Teachers and staff, when
the terrorists.
New laws and restric-
country. The national
epidemic of school
we can. are at fault. These state- With all the video moni- properly trained, should be tions on firearms are not
shootings has indeed They can’t
ments are started over and tors, why was he not permitted to carry firearms. the answer. Terrorists,
over before any facts are stopped? All persons in the school criminals and people want-
become “rife, ram- tighten up even known. I agree that this mad- should have ID tags. ing to do mayhem have no
pant, wide-spread, security Let’s look at the facts
known at this time. The
ness must stop but gun
control is not the answer. If
It may be wise to look
at Israel’s solution. When
regard for the law.
We defend the
wide-ranging, exten-
sive and pervasive.” measures—
shooter should never have gun control was the answer, terrorists attacked a school President, Congress, ath-
been allowed to have a Washington D.C. and in Maalot in 1974, Israel letes, governors, celebri-
Schools, which but we can. firearm. He was a mental Chicago would be two of did not declare every ties, banks and courts with
should be a safe case. Teachers and fellow the safest cities in the coun- school a gun-free zone. It guns.
haven for learning and growth for our students have stated this. try, and Mexico would not passed a law mandating We defend our children
The FBI on at least two have had 29,168 murders armed security in schools, with a sign “THIS IS A
country’s most vulnerable residents—chil- occasions was made aware in 2017. provided weapons training GUN FREE ZONE.”
dren—have become dangerous, perilous of his mental state and During class hours to teachers and today runs —Joe Pilchak
places. This is despite the best efforts of threats, but did nothing, there should only be one frequent active shooter Capac
school district officials, who have—since
the Columbine tragedy of 1999—worked
diligently to implement security measures
Are Dreamers or votes propelling Pelosi?
on campuses around the area and across We have been listen- and open her mind to other Many corporations Gus.” Those who have
ing to Nancy Pelosi and possibilities. We are a have expressed their con- been gainfully employed
the country. Camera and computer moni- company long enough, nation of laws and the cerns at losing these and paying taxes have two
tors, locked entryways with buzzer-only holding bills and budgets ‘Dreamers’ and their par- employees to deportation options. The first is accept
access, and active shooter drills are now hostage in Congress, try- ents have broken our laws. (some with hundreds of a permanent green card or
commonplace in schools. But even those ing to provide an easy Dreamers are a group not Dreamers on the payroll). work permit which allows
measures are no match for a mentally ill pathway to citizenship and made up of all bad people It takes a lot of time and them permanent status.
all the benefits America or all good people. The money to find and develop They will pay income and
teenager who, with a weapon in hand, has to offer to the dream- status of an individual has motivated people; people social security taxes. In
decides to kill dozens of innocent victims ers (illegals). It is time for to be the decided by sev- who can think on their feet reparation for their being
so easily. Nancy to shut her mouth eral factors. and help grow a company. here illegally, there will be
The Sandy Hook massacre of 2012 With the unemployment no path to citizenship and
claimed the lives of 20 children—children Food Bank serves area rate at 4% the cream of the
crop are employed. You
they will not be eligible to
draw social security. These
just 5-,6- and 7-years-old. Six adults who The Attica Food Bank munity. can appreciate their situa- Dreamers would have a
were just doing their jobs and trying to at the Attica United Without your gener- tion; it will be difficult to second option if the first
protect those youngsters also perished. Last Methodist Church wishes ous gifts, the Attica Food replace these people. were not acceptable—“get
week’s carnage at Marjory Stoneman to send out a warm and Bank could not continue Qualifying factors for on the bus, Gus.”
heartfelt “THANK YOU” to serve our area with this deportation could be, have Do you think Nancy
Douglas High School in Broward County, to all those that have program and we greatly you ever been in prison, or really cares about a mil-
Florida cut short the lives of 14 students, donated to this program, appreciate your loyal sup- have you been living here lion illegal Dreamers or
some as young as 14-years-old. Two whether it be monetarily port. Thank you to all! on entitlements? If you just wants to convert them
coaches and a teacher were also gunned or the volunteers that Sincerely, meet these criteria, you into a million Democratic
make the program suc- —Attica Food Bank have one option (taking a votes?
down as they sacrificed their lives to safe- cessful to benefit the volunteers line from a Paul Simon —Tom Janicki
guard their students. needs of our small com- Attica song) “get on the bus, Almont Township
When will the epidemic of violence in
schools be addressed in the same way as
the opioid crisis and the flu virus? When
will a child’s right to live, grow and pros-
per carry as much value and weight as our
Faith in ‘the order of things’
stance on the right to bear arms? When
will our elected officials be brave enough T hank you to those who
sent emails, cards and
well-wishes after learning
words ‘amazing grace.’
Grace-filled and loving, all
the way through.
not experience. The incon-
gruity of a parent burying
their child; of a sister
learn and grow in a safe
educational environment?
Do we want our schools to
to work together to address an epidemic of the death of my mom While the loss is great, ripped away from her become armed encamp-
that punishes our country’s most vulnerable late last month. She was a I have been fortunate, brother; of a school full of ments where teachers, staff
citizens—children—who we have failed to remarkable woman who lucky, blessed—however teenagers terrorized and and administrators are also
protect over and over again? Children can’t continued to surprise me you wish to refer to it— brutalized by a troubled at great risk? Is this a new
vote—but we can. They can’t tighten up with her strength, wit, faith that it has come to me in peer brandishing a weapon “order of things?”
and spirit right up until the “the order of war. This is not “the The checks and balanc-
security measures—but we can. Our end. of order of things.” This is the es we’ve put in place are
nation’s children deserve a secure environ- I have been blessed things.” disorder of things. A disor- obviously not enough.
ment where they can focus on learning and with parents who’ve done This der that’s become so ram- There has to be a cultural
growing, and discover talents and skills more than clothe me, feed was a pant in our relatively cushy shift when it comes to what
that will carry them through life. They me and keep a roof over response culture. A dissonance so kind of weapons are
my head. They led by my dad prevalent it’s become like required for sportsmanship,
shouldn’t have to risk their lives in order to example in all aspects of would white noise...easier and target shooting and hunt-
do so. their lives. While they often give Observations in ink... easier to ignore. ing. A person who’s not old
All of us—from elected officials to vot- weren’t perfect, they were when It’s been almost 20 enough to drink alcohol
ers and responsible gun owners—need to true to themselves always. ques- Catherine Minolli years since the massacre at shouldn’t be allowed by
take a stand now. This epidemic of vio- What better role models to tioned Columbine High School in buy a gun.
have than those who live about some life lessons that Littleton, Colorado. Students, people pray-
lence that places the lives of our most by their own code of eth- were tough to take. The It’s been more than ing in churches or enjoying
innocent, defenseless and vulnerable citi- ics; take on risks, challeng- loss of a beloved grandpar- four years since little kids a concert in a vacation
zens in peril deserves the same attention es and adventures and ent, or pet...the seeming were slain at Sandy Hook town aren’t different than
and devotion to finding a solution and tak- squeeze out every ounce of ‘cruelty of nature’ when Elementary in Newtown, us. They were just in
ing action as the opioid crisis, or this year’s the joys and wonders of the hawk gets the chicken... Connecticut, and there another location and now
life all the time? None. Dad’s answer was always have been lots of mass they’re dead. They didn’t
influenza strain. And just when I thought the same. “It’s the order of shooting events in between. have time to teach the life
We demand our elected officials stop that was it—their lessons things,” he would say. As I This is definitely not the lessons I’ve been so gra-
kicking the can down the road on mental shared in life—they grew older, I began to order of things, yet the dis- ciously blessed to receive
health and school violence. The mental showed me they had more understand. There is com- order prevails. from those who’ve gone
health and well-being of nations youth is in to teach—and I had more fort in the order of things. Are we a nation of before me.
to learn. Dignity in the face Knowledge that things are adults who risk the lives of I believe we’re capable
our hands. As parents, community mem- of the inevitable but as they should be. our children by sending of great change—and have
bers and elected officials we must act unknown. Fearlessness in Today, 17 families are them to school each day? faith that order will prevail.
swiftly to solve this hideous problem, the midst of vast vulnera- grieving a loss I cannot Is our adult right to bear Email Catherine at
regardless of political affiliation. bility; unbelievable cour- imagine. One I’ve been arms more important than cminolli@pageone-inc.
age. New meaning to the fortunate, lucky, blessed to the right of our children to com.

Mashed potatoes and tears
Thoughts, prayers in wake of school shootings not enough
Editor’s note: The fol-
lowing guest column was
written by Eric Lopicco-
Schmidt. Schmidt, 30, is a
graduate of Capac High
School and of the
University of Michgan-
Flint. He is employed as a
software developer.
I ’m sitting here at the
kitchen table, feeding
my daughter mashed pota-
toes and trying not to cry,
because today, in another
state, in another town, in
another school, parents
just like me are trying to
remember the last words
they said to their child.
I’m trying not to cry
because in a few years,
I’m going to be sending
my little girl off to school,
and every day, my heart
will ache as I watch her
get on the bus or get out
of my car, and fear will
gnaw at me as I wonder
and worry if that will be
the last time I see her per-
fect little face.
I’m crying because
she’s so innocent as she
laughs and plays with her
teething ring, completely
oblivious to all that is sick
and cruel and broken in
this world.
It’s 7 p.m., and already
all three of my representa-
tives in the House and the
Senate have given their
thoughts and prayers for
Another farm fable of Lem and Lee’s chickens
B lackie jumped down
from the roost post and
out the chute before day-
break.
“Doesn’t Blackie know
it’s coold outside?” Goldie
asked.
“Buooock,” Silver
yawned.
Blondie turned her
head. “Pleease
cover your beeak,
Silver.”
“Sooorry,”
Silver replied.
“What I’d give to
munch on some
paarsley.”
Blondie flew
down upon the
Honest Living...
thick straw. “And
what I’d give to
Iris Lee Underwoodunderstood
swaaallow some
woorms.”
“It’s been daays since
Lem and Lee brooought us
down some greeens,”
Silver said. “We all have
coorn breath.”
“Speeak for yourself,”
Blondie said and strutted to
the grain bin.
Brownie, Silver, and
Goldie smiled to one anoth-
er before they flew down
for their morning drink.
Brownie sipped
thoughtfully.
“Whaat’s on your mind,
Brownie?” Goldie asked.
Before Brownie could
answer, a beam of sunrise
burst into the house, the
first in days.
“Would you look at
thaat?” Silver exclaimed.
Blondie flapped her
wings in joy. “Maaybee
Lee will bring us some
greeens today! Sunny days
are her faavorite.”
“Let’s ask Blaaackie
what she thinks,” Brownie
suggested.
She led the way down
the ramp where the four
hens huddled in the cold.
They turned to one another
in bewilderment. Blackie,
her feathers alight with
daybreak, stamped her
Letters:
from page 8-A
with me but I believe the
“elephant in the room” is
abortion. Once the U.S.
Supreme Court said it was
okay for mothers to kill
their children our society
was doomed to be morally
bankrupt. And the violence
that carries to this day
proves it. I don’t know
how to put the genie back
in the bottle.
—David Naeyaert
Allenton
the victims on social
media in a hollow, empty
gesture that seems offered
from a cut and paste tem-
plate, with only the name
of the city or the state to
separate one statement
from the next. None—
Democrats or Republicans
alike—have offered any-
thing in the way of a com-
mitment to introducing or
sponsoring legislation that
would take steps to reduce
gun violence in our coun-
try.
Despite bipartisan sup-
port for measures such as
mandatory background
checks and waiting peri-
ods, nothing happens in
Congress. A horrifying
attack in Nevada that left
nearly 600 dead or
wounded wasn’t enough
to get Congress to pass a
ban on bump stocks, a
device whose sole purpose
is to allow the user to fire
round after round at nearly
the rate of an automatic
weapon. The gun-related
legislation with the most
forward momentum in
Congress right now is a
bill to allow the sale of
sound suppressors,
because it turns out that
when there isn’t a
Democratic president in
the White House for the
gun lobby to demonize
and convince hunters that
footprints in the snow.
“Excuuuse us,
Blackie,” Brownie said.
Blackie did not reply.
She lifted one foot, then
another, this way, and that.
Never had her sisters seen
Blackie so serious about
her chicken scratch.
“Whaat’s Blackie dooo-
ing?” Silver whis-
pered. “Her feet
will freeeze.”
“Shhh,” said
Goldie.
The second oldest
of the hens,
Brownie remem-
bered her mother’s
chicken scratch and
Blackie’s behavior.
But she didn’t
understand the meaning of
Blackie’s chicken scratch.
Blackie pressed a foot
into the snow and lifted it
with a smile as wide as a
beak can be. “Fiiinished.”
“Whaaat’s finished?”
asked Blondie.
Blackie placed the tips
of her wings akimbo. “A
Do you know the way?
“D o you know
the way,”
queried Alice of
the cat, as she
peered through the
trees in her new
surroundings.
“Depends on
where you are Perspectives...
going,” coyly
replied the toothy
Cheshire.
‘What wise
words,’ I thought as I
watched this made-for-TV
version of Lewis Carroll’s
timeless story.
I remembered the time
we’d gone to visit my par-
ents in Iowa. Somehow,
around Chicago we did
something wrong. Knowing
we somehow had to get
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their guns are going to be
confiscated, gun sales
taper off, so let’s give the
accessory business a
boost.
What is it going to
take to break this cycle of
violence? Social media
was filled today with
Tweets and Snaps from
children in lockdown at
their school, punctuated
by the sounds of gunshots.
Perhaps the most horrify-
ing part of these posts
were the responses of
encouragement and soli-
darity from other kids that
had experienced school
shootings of their own.
This is what we’ve
allowed our country to
become. This whole thing
has become so routine that
reflecting on the routine-
ness of it is part of the
routine. Politicians offer
thoughts and prayers. Gun
control advocates demand
more than thoughts and
prayers. Gun rights activ-
ists cry foul, saying it’s
too soon and people are
politicizing a tragedy. Gun
control advocates point
out that if we wait until
after a shooting to start
talking about a legislative
solution, another shooting
will have occurred. The
Onion updates its “No
Way to Prevent This” arti-
cle to reflect the next town
message to Leee.”
“Boock?” Silver asked.
“Bock!” said Goldie,
who remembered their
mother’s messages, Juicy
Worms Here and Danger!
But she didn’t understand
Blackie’s message.
“Urrr, I’ve almost for-
gootten how to read chick-
en scraatch,” Brownie con-
fessed.
“Mee too,” Goldie said.
“Meee too,” Silver and
Blondie sighed.
The five sisters’ eyes
met with the same dreadful
thought. They shivered for
a long while as the sun
melted snow into puddles.
“Blaackie,” Brownie
consoled, “please come out
of the snoow before your
toes freeeze.”
Blackie looked down to
her message, ‘Greens
please,’ printed in the snow.
She didn’t much care if her
toes froze. “It was a foool-
ish plaan,” she ceded.
“How can Lee understa-
aand my chicken scraaatch
if you don’t?”
back to interstate
80 going west, we
finally stopped to
ask directions. We
knew we were in
bad trouble when
the reply was “80?
Where’s that?”
Stored close to that
Willene Tanis
memory was the
one of my daughter
and her girlfriend,
college kids at the
time, making the same trip,
driving doggedly through
the night, taking turns
sleeping, only to arrive
somewhere near Racine.
Sometimes we get off-
track in life, too. While it’s
a waste of time and gas to
mess up on a trip, it’s usu-
ally not much more than a
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and the next death toll.
The outrage dies down
just enough to allow poli-
ticians to avoid accepting
the responsibility to do
something. And then the
next shooting happens.
Rinse, repeat.
We don’t have to live
like this. We don’t have to
accept these shootings as
inevitabilities. We don’t
have to cross our fingers
and hope that it’s never
our “turn” to experience
this— to borrow a phrase
from Marco Rubio, a man
who has received nearly
$10,000 from the NRA to
do nothing more than
offer his thoughts and
prayers in the face of
these horrific events.
Call your member of
Congress today. Demand
that they pursue legisla-
tion to curtail access to
these instruments of death.
Join or contribute to a
local chapter of Moms
Demand Action, a grass-
roots organization that
aims to combat gun vio-
lence by advocating for
common sense reforms at
all levels of government.
Support and vote for poli-
ticians that aren’t behold-
en to the gun lobby, and
that have a plan to reduce
gun violence in this coun-
try. Make your voice
heard. We can do this.
Discouraged to their
breastbone, the four hens
followed their eldest sister
up the ramp and into the
henhouse. They moped all
morning. They didn’t run
out the chute when Lee
opened the pen door and
saw chicken prints in the
snow. They didn’t answer
her call.
And when Lee pushed
open the yellow door to
their house and said, “Good
morning, Girls! Why aren’t
you outside?” they didn’t
have the heart to say.
But when Lee said,
“Thanks for your chicken
scratch,” and emptied a bag
of greens upon the floor,
they couldn’t believe their
ears and eyes.
And above all surpris-
ing things, before she
closed the door, Lee said,
“Enjoy your snacky poo!”
“Snaaacky poo?” the
five hens echoed. What a
silly word for greens, they
thought, and ate every bit.
Email Iris at
irisleeu@sbcglobal.net.
minor inconvenience
which, when it takes on
perspective, becomes an oft
repeated anecdote. (We’ve
been married 51 years and
that trip was for Mike and
my parents to meet for the
first time.)
But it’s worse when, in
a search for significance,
we get mired down in the
quicksands of stuff we
thought would work. Or, as
we seek desperately for a
sense of belonging, we get
hopelessly sidetracked and
totally lose our way.
That toothy cat had
something there, I think. If
we haven’t decided ahead
of time where we’re head-
ed, it’s pretty hard to know
if we’re tracking.
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Photo provided
Clock dated to 1873 in Attica Township Museum
donated by Ruth and Margaret Farley.
Clock tells more
than time in Attica
Editor’s note: The fol- Imlay City, worked in the
lowing guest column was lumber mills in Goodland
submitted by Janet Township (Moffat’s
O’Donnell. A lifelong area Corners) when farm work
resident and former busi- let up in the fall/winter.
ness owner, O’Donnell is They were probably bunk-
the Director of the Attica mates. In the spring when
Township Museum, located planting season began at
behind the Attica Township home, they had to move
Hall on Peppermill Road. their possessions and
The museum is open from return home. We under-
8-11 a.m. on Thursdays, stand Mr. Briggs did not
and by appointment. Call have room on his wagon
586-255-3108. for the clock. He told
T his week’s featured
item is a clock, donat-
ed by Margaret and Ruth
Patrick O’Neil to take it
and he would come down
to get it later. The date is
Farley in October of 2009. written in pencil inside the
The sisters were well clock (when the O’Neil
known around the Tri-City family received it.) It was
area. Margaret passed kept running in the O’Neil
away on Jan. 5, 2018 at
the age of 99.
The Farley sisters pro-
home until daughter
Margaret O’Neil came to
live with her sister Mary
vided the following infor-
mation with their generous
donation. The clock is
O’Neil Farley in 1967. The
Farleys used the clock
until the 1980s. The alarm
dated October 11, 1873. and ‘hour bell’ malfunc-
“This clock was owned tioned and has not been
by Mr. J. Briggs of Attica, repaired.
who was reportedly the “We heard a few years
first person buried in the ago about Mr. Briggs as an
Attica Cemetery. Attica pioneer and wish to
“He and our grandfa- donate his clock to the
ther, Patrick O’Neil of Attica Historical Society.”
Academic All-Stars
Hannah Weiss
Senior ~ Dryden High School
• Hannah is the daughter of
Andrea and Eric Weiss.
• She has carried a 3.8 GPA
during her high school years at
Dryden High School.
• Hannah’s hobbies include
reading, sports, watching mov-
ies and spending time with
friends.
• Though it has not affected her GPA, Hannah feels
the school day begins too early and that many high
school students do not get enough sleep.
• In her wildest dreams, she imagines living in the
tropics and having enough money to not have to
work.
• She values her Dryden sports coaches for pushing
her to be the best she can be.
• Hannah is concerned that some young people spend
too much of their time on their cell phones and
devices at the expense of more personal interaction.
• Her career goal is to acquire a bachelor’s degree in
criminal justice.
• An active student, Hannah has participated in vol-
ley ball, cheer team, bowling, track and field, Student
Council, National Honor Society and SADD.
Sydney Hempstead
Senior ~ Dryden High School
• Sydney is the daughter of
Michael and Cambi Hempstead.
• She has accumulated a 3.9
GPA at Dryden High School.
• Sydney’s favorite author is
John Green and her hobbies
include swimming, kayaking
and volunteering.
• As a high school student, Sydney feels there is too
much stress associated with taking pre-requisite
courses. “There should be more specialized courses
that would help students decide what careers they
want to go into to before college.”
• In her wildest dreams, Sydney would travel to
every country and develop cures for the world’s rar-
est diseases.
• She credits her parents for their hard work and for
teaching her valuable lessons that she can use each
and every day.
• Sydney believes her generation needs to be more
sympathetic toward others and to refrain from using
social media as a platform to say things they would
not say directly to the person.
• Her career goals are to become a pediatric immu-
nologist or interventional radiologist.
• As a Dryden High School student, Sydney partici-
pated in band, Student Council, National Honor
Society and SADD.
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Town Talk
Editor’s note: Due to space con-
straints announcements will be
posted one week in advance of
the event. Notices must be
received in writing by noon
Monday prior to the publication
date.
For Senior Citizens
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from
9-10 a.m. at
Congregational Church in
First
Almont. Practice led by Dina
Miramonti, RYT.
Imlay City Senior Center
“Texas Hold ‘Em” 12:30 p.m.
For info 810-724-6030.
Dinner and an evening of card
playing with friends, 50/50 raf-
fle and prizes of high and low
for each table every 3rd
Monday at the Washington
Senior Center, 57880 Van
Dyke, Washington Twp., MI
48094, from 4-8 p.m. Call for
further details, 586-752-6543.
Swing Dance Lessons offered
at the Port Huron Senior
Center, 600 Grand Avenue in
Port Huron, every Tues. from
7:30-9 p.m. and the 1st and 3rd
Thurs. of the month from 7:30-
9 p.m. with instructors Lyle
Malaski & Kristina Morton.
Call 810-984-5061 for more
info.
Council on Aging Membership
is open to individuals 18 and
older. The Capac Senior Center
is open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
weekdays. We offer a variety of
activities such as fitness and
craft classes, a book review
group, cards and bus trips.
Call Lori at 395-7889 for more
info.
Almont and Dryden area
senior citizens meet the 2nd
Tuesday of the month at 12
p.m. at the Almont Lions Hall,
222 Water St., for a potluck
and program. Call 798-8210
for more info.
Adults 55 and over are invited
to Berlin Twp. Senior Center to
play cards from noon-3 p.m.
the 2nd Wednesday of every
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AREA UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCHES
Attica U.M.C.
27 Elk Lake Road, Attica, MI
(810) 724-0690
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m
Attica Food Bank:
Serving those in 48412,
2-4 pm, 2nd Monday &
2-6:30 pm on 4th Monday.
Community Dinner:
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 4-6 pm
Pastor Ron Rouse
www.atticaumc.org
Dryden
U.M.C.
5394 Main Street - Dryden
810-796-3341
Pastor Patricia Hoppenworth
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
West Berlin
U.M.C.
905 Holmes Rd. - Allenton, MI
Corner of Almont Road
810-395-2409
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
Rev. Curtis Clarke
Goodland
Community
Church
2008 N. Van Dyke
Box 82
Imlay City, MI 48444
810.724.1747
Worship Service: 10:00 am
Pastor Chad Hampton
month. Bring a sack lunch,
beverages provided. Senior
stretch exercise on Tuesdays
10-11 a.m. Potluck luncheons
will be served the 4th Tuesday
of every month at noon. Call
810-395-4518 for details.
Ryan Smith, a certified alcohol
and drug counselor will be
available at the Imlay City
Senior’s Center on the 4th
Thursday of every month from
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Free Meals, Food
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
‘Food for Families’ kitchen is
open to the public for free, hot
meals every Monday and
Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m.
This Heart Loves Food Pantry
is open the 1st Saturday of
each month from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
at Gateway Assembly Church,
2796 S. Van Dyke Rd., Imlay
City.
The Attica United Methodist
Church will be holding a free
community meal on the 2nd
and 4th Tuesday of each month
from 4:00-6:00 p.m. For more
info please call 810-724-0690 or
visit www.atticaumc.org.
The Attica Food Bank at the
Attica United Methodist
Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is
open from 2-4 p.m. the 2nd
Monday of each month and
2-6:30 p.m. on the 4th Monday
of each month. Proof of resi-
dency and need required.
The Capac Community Food
Pantry, 112 S. Main Street, is
open each Wednesday from 1-3
p.m. Please call LOVE, INC. at
810-245-2414 in advance to
ensure your food voucher will
be received before you stop in
to shop. Any questions, please
call Joyce Kaufman at 810-
395-7532.
The Capac Kitchen serves free
meals every Tuesday from
4:30-6 p.m. at Zion United
Methodist Church.
Free meals for people in need
Capac
U.M.C.
14952 Imlay City Rd., Capac
Church 810-395-2112
Sunday School - 9:15 am - All Ages
Sunday Service: 10:30 am
Junior Church and Nursery Available
Bible Studies Every
Monday and Tuesday Evenings
Tuesday Morning
Come as you are - everyone is welcome!
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Imlay City
U.M.C.
Corner of 4th St. & Almont Ave.
(Across from the Library)
www.imlayumc.org
Like Us On
10:30 a.m. Worship
Nursery Available
Jr. Church for K-5th grade
Youth Group 6th-12th grade
5pm-6:30pm Sundays
Rev. Dr. Marcel Allen Lamb
810-724-0687
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Family of
Christ
Lutheran Church -
Missouri Synod
7191 Imlay City Road
Imlay City
Bible Study - 9:00 am
Worship Time - 10:30 am
Children’s Church - 10:30 am
Phone 810-724-2620
lutheranfamilyofchrist.org 17
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 info.
Orchards’ Cupboard Food
Pantry is open the 3rd Saturday
of every month 9 a.m.-noon.
Food distributed at 74903
McKay Rd., Bruce Twp., 586-
336-4673. www.orchardson-
line.org.
Museums
The Dryden Historical Society
meets at 7 p.m. the first
Wednesday of the month and
the museum opens every
Monday from 5:30-7 p.m.
The Capac Historical Society is
open to visitors daily from 1-3
p.m. and 1-4 p.m. on Sundays.
Call 810-395-2859 for more
info.
The Imlay City Historical
Museum will be closed begin-
ning December 17, 2017 and
through the end of March
2018. During that time volun-
teers continue to work at the
museum on Wednesday morn-
ings from 9 a.m. to noon.
During the closing many proj-
ects will be initiated, new
exhibits developed, and cur-
rent ones refreshed. The muse-
um will receive a through
cleaning, smaller areas paint-
ed, and a complete reorganiza-
tion and inventory of items
stored in the basement will
take place.
The Almont Community
Historical Society Museum is
open Saturdays from 1-4 p.m.
Please stop by and learn about
your community. Society meet-
ings are held at the museum on
the second Monday of the
month at 7 p.m. For more info
call 810-796-3355.
Youth Events
Ready, Set, Go! Workshop.
This is a FREE workshop for
3-5 year olds & parents/care-
givers! Enjoy fun projects that
will develop your child’s skills
and prepare them for school!
Children also enjoy a snack,
story time, and a free book!
Call the Family Literacy
Center today to reserve your
seat at 810-664-2737 and for
more info on dates and times.
Play groups available. Free 6
week sessions. At these FREE
90-minute playgroups, chil-
dren will participate in story-
time, developmentally appro-
priate games and crafts, learn
St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church
(ELCA)
200 North Cedar (M-53)
Imlay City, MI
810-724-1200
email: nlcc@newlifechristian.net
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Pastor Alan Casillas
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Community Men’s & Women’s
9:30 am 11:00 am
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Sacred Heart
Catholic Church
700 Maple Vista, Imlay City
810-724-1135
Weekday Masses
Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri 8 am • Wed. 10 am
First Sat. 8 am
Weekend Masses
Sat. Vigil Mass 5 pm
Sun. 9 am - English
11 am - Spanish
Confessions 1/2 hr. before each Mass & 4pm Sat.
Father Paul Ward 17
Imlay City Christ Evangelical First Congregational Church
Church of Christ Lutheran Church
670 N. Van Dyke 1970 S. Almont Ave., Imlay City
Imlay City, MI 48444
Sunday Service
Bible Study (all ages) 10:00am
Morning Worship 11:00am
1st Sunday of the
Month Evening Service 2:30pm
Wednesday Bible Classes (all ages) 7:00pm
810-724-3306
COME WORSHIP WITH US!
John Barker, Minister 17 Come to the WELS
St. Cornelius
Catholic Church Catholic Church
3834 N. Mill Street, P.O. Box 208
Dryden MI 48428
www.fmsaints.com
Weekday Masses:
Wed. & Fri. 8:30 a.m.
Weekend Masses:
Saturday - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday - 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 17
new skills, and enjoy a snack bereavement volunteer. by offering in-pharmacy blood
and social time with other chil- Marlette Regional Hospital, pressure screenings, 136 North
dren. Parents will have the 2770 Main Street in Marlette, Main St. in Capac, Tuesdays, 9
chance to talk to other adults hosts this support group the 1st a.m.-6 p.m. Everyone is invited
with same-age children. Tuesday of each month in the to come and have their blood
Register now for the next ses- Administration Conference pressure read for free.
sion! Numerous locations and Room. For time and more info,
Events
dates available. For more info call 800-635-7490 or visit www.
and to sign up call the Family
Literacy Center at 810-664-
marletteregionalhospital.org.
TOPS 620 Lapeer weight- loss Exotic Zoo Day at Wellbridge
2737. of Romeo.Thur., Mar. 22, 2
group meets Tuesday nights at
the Hunter’s Creek Mobile p.m. Cute and cuddly animals
Support Groups Home Park Club House, 725 and more. Admission charged.
DeMille Rd. in Lapeer. Weigh-
in from 6-6:30 p.m., meeting
Bishop Kelly Fish Fry. Fridays
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) from Feb. 16 through Mar. 23.
meetings are held every from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more 4:30-7 p.m. 926 W. Nepessing
Monday night at 8 p.m. at St. info call 810-664-7579. St., Lapeer. Drive-up available
Paul’s Lutheran Church in 4:30-5:30 on St. Joseph’s St.
TOPS 888 (Take Off Pounds
Imlay City. Sensibly) meets Wednesdays at
Passport Event. Imlay City
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) the 25 Pine Ridge Dr. in Lapeer. Post Office. Saturday, Feb. 24.
Weigh-in at 8:30 a.m., 9:30
and Al-Anon meetings are held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No appointment
every Wednesday night at 8 a.m. meeting. Call Linda at necessary. Call for any ques-
p.m. at the Capac United 810-245-3955 or Phyllis 810- tions 810-724-7545.
Methodist Church, Capac, MI. 395-7035 for more info.
TRAVEL/Greektown Casino -
Lapeer Area Citizens Against
Domestic Assault meets 1-3 Fundraisers a RWB Parks & Recreation
sponsored trip. Open to ages
p.m. every Wednesday in the 21+ in all communities. Try
Lapeer Court House for per- The Imlay City Christian your luck at one of Detroit’s
sonal protection order clinic. School has discount cards most popular casinos! Fri., Feb.
For info 810-246-0632. available for sale. Proceeds 23. Fee charged. 586-786-0131.
benefit the school’s athletic,
10A Friday AFG Family music and PE programs. For Zumba Gold. Take salsa, cha
Groups meeting. Imlay City more information call Imlay cha and other Latin dance
FOC Lutheran Church, 7191 City Christian School, Mon.- steps. Put in a low impact rou-
Imlay City Rd, Imlay City. Fri. 8-4, 810-724-5695. tine and you have Zumba Gold.
Contact Ginger Miller at 810- Bring water and a face towel.
724-5772 for more informa- Woman’s Life Chapter 855 will (9340) Mon., Jan. 8 - Mar. 26,
tion. continue its Bottle & Can 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. (9341)
Drive, to help those in need, Mon., Apr. 2- May 21, 10:30 -
FOR WIDOWED MEN & throughout the year of 2017. 11:30 a.m. (9398) Wed., Jan. 3
WOMEN: Lunch-Cards- Call for the nearest drop off - Mar. 21, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Friendship. Join us every 3rd location. For large donations a (9399) Wed., Mar. 28-May 23,
Tuesday of each month from pickup service is available. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. No class
11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cavis 810-392-5136. 1/15 & 2/19. Washington Parks
Pioneer Restaurant, 5600 and Rec Center.
Medical Care
Lapeer Rd. in Kimball Twp.
48074. No RSVP necessary. For Washington Parks and Rec
more info call Joanne K. at Center. Minor alterations
810-324-2304. This activity is Lapeer County Health offered Mon, 2/5, 3/5, 4/9, 5/7,
sponsored by Widowed Department, 1800 Imlay City 6/4. Janet Krula, one of our
Friends, a peer support group Rd., Lapeer - Regular quilters, has volunteered to do
www.widowedfriends.org. Immunization Clinic Hours: minor alterations like hem-
(held in 2nd floor clinic area) ming, taking-in and letting out,
Widowed Friends invites all Mondays 1-3:30 p.m. Walk-In, zipper replacements etc. By
widowed to join us for break- Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.-11:30 appointment only, from 9:30
fast and friendship in a safe
setting every 2nd and 4th
p.m. By Appointment Only,
Thursdays 1-3:45 p.m. By
a.m.-11:30 a.m. No charge.
Monday of the month at 9 a.m. Appointment Only. Additional Romeo Parks and Rec Center.
at Sero’s, 925 Gratiot in Immunization Clinics Offered: Consumers Education - Phone/
Marysville. For more info, call By Appointment Only (held in Mail Scams. This presentation
Julie at 810-388-0868. 2nd floor clinic area). Walk-In is designed to educate you on
(held in lower level). For addi- how to reduce incoming calls
Grief Share, a 7/14 series for tional info, to check if we and junk mail, and provides
those that have lost loved ones accept your insurance, or to instructions on reporting a
support group will begin Sept. schedule an appointment problem or scam. Wed., Feb. 21
7 at the Imlay City Senior please call 810-667-0448. 10:45 a.m.-12 noon. No charge.
Center located in the Lamb-
Other
Steele building on Third Street. Free hearing and vision screens
Pre-register by calling Tracy at for children of preschool age
810-724-6030 or Ginger Miller are available at the Lapeer
at 810-724-5772. County Health Department. To Free tutor training for people
schedule an appointment who would like to help others in
For those that have experi- please call 810-667-0448 or our community improve
enced the death of a loved one, 810-245-5549. English skills. Volunteer basis.
a support group is available Please call for orientation
facilitated by a trained United Capac Pharmacy is teaming before training at 810-664-
Hospice Service (UHS) with Support Million Hearts 2737.
Volunteer for the Habitat for
Humanity of Lapeer County at
the office. Interested parties
can call 810-664-7111 and speak
to Carolyn, Cheryl or Pete at
810-660-7823.
Club News
Blessed Hope
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Baptist Church Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW) of Imlay City, Post
1635 Berville Road, Allenton, MI
859 N. Van Dyke Road Pastor Gayle Hortop 2492, 598 N. Almont Ave.
4411 Newark Road (Fairgrounds Rd.) Overseas
Imlay City, Michigan 48444 Phone: (586) 784-5854
Attica, MI 48412
Sunday School - 10:00 am Veterans Meetings 2nd
810-724-2702 Sunday 2:30 pm Thursday, every other month, 7
Sunday Morning - 11:00 am
Tuesday 7:00 pm Sunday Evening - 6:30 pm p.m.; Post Meetings 1st
www.newlifechristian.net Wednesday Evening - 6:30 pm Thursday every month, 7 p.m.;
Friday Youth 7:00 pm
Pastor Tim Martin Soul winning is not our Auxiliary Meetings 1st
firstapostolichome.com
Sunday 10 a.m. Service 17 17 preference, but it’s our priority. Saturday of every month, 10
a.m.
Imlay City Almont Light of Christ
17
C.R.C.
Community
First Baptist Church Almont/Dryden Masons meets
395 N. Cedar (M-53) 7 p.m. every 2nd Thursday of
www.imlaycitycrc.org
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Wayne Boyd, Pastor Church the month at Masonic Center in
Almont.
881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888
Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Sunday Bible Classes: 9:45 am 2720 Winslow Road
Youth Ministry Worship Services Imlay City, MI 48444 The Imlay City American
MOPS Program 10:30 am & 6:00 pm Legion Post 135 meets the 2nd
Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm 1 Mile South of I-69 Overpass and last Wednesdays of the
fbc@airadvantage.net
Bible Studies
Live Webcasting Sunday all worship services Sunday Worship 10:30 am month at 7:30 p.m. The post is
810-724-4315 over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont located at 212 E. Third Street.
Phone: 810-724-6999
Come Grow With Us! 17 Proclaiming the Sovereign Grace of God 17 Contact them at 724-1450 or
americanlegionpost135@fron-
GATEWAY ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH tier.com.
ASSEMBLY
(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court • Capac, MI
(810) 395-7557 The Evening Star Quilt Guild
2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City  meets the last Wednesday of
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm each month at the Davison
Morning Worship - 8:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer
Evening Service - 5:00 p.m. 
Rd. in Davison. Meetings start
Wednesday Family Night - 6:45 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. at 6:30 p.m. and doors open at
Supervised child care during all services
Sunday School 6 p.m. For more info call Lisa,
810-358-7294.
Phone: 810-724-8110 9:00 a.m. September thru May
Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist Staffed Nursery During Worship 17
Markets
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United Church of Christ
275 Bancroft - Imlay City 201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI
Every Sunday Lapeer County’s
largest Flea Market will be held
at corner of Newark Rd.
(Corner of 5th Street) 810-798-8855 at the Lapeer Center Building,
810-724-7855 Sunday Worship Service 425 County Center St. in
Sunday School 9:00 a.m. 810-724-6207 at 10:15 a.m.
Lapeer. From 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Up
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.
Thursday Worship 7:00 p.m.
Sunday School & Morning Adult Group 9:30 a.m. Nursery available and Jr. Church
for ages 3 thru 5th grade
to 75 booths inside and outside
Pastor
Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Jr./Sr. High Youth Group ~ Sunday’s 6-8pm
sell a huge variety of items to
Rev. Dr. Renee C. Jackson Kidz 4 Christ ~ Wednesday’s 6-7:30pm the public. This long-running
Ralph O. Stuebs
Cell-(567) 674-0438 “No matter who you are or where you are Pre-School - 5th grade community event is sponsored
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on life’s journey, you are welcome here!” Pastor William King by the Lapeer Center Building,
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a non-profit organization for 60
St. Nicholas St. John The Holy Redeemer years. There is no admission
Evangelist
Catholic Church Lutheran Church charge. For info on space rent-
4331 Capac Road 872 Capac Rd. 4538 Dryden Rd. • Dryden, MI
als, contact Logan: 810-347-
7915. Visit www.LapeerCenter.
Capac, MI 48014 Allenton, MI 48002
810-395-7074 810-796-3951 com for building rental and
810-395-7572 www.fmsaints.com www.lutheransonline.com/holyred Peacock Alley catering infor-
www.fmsaints.com Weekday Masses: 8:00 am - BIBLE CLASS; 9:30 am - WORSHIP mation, or call 664-2109. Email:
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Sunday - 11:00 a.m. Saturday - 6:00 p.m.
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Obituaries
Sharon Ches, age 67,
of Lum, Michigan, died
Wednesday, February 14,
2018 at her home.
Sharon Kathleen Voyles
was born August 5, 1950
in Mt. Clemens, MI. She
was the daughter of the
late Robert and the late
Alice (Fletcher) Voyles.
Sharon grew up in
Roseville. She was a
1967 graduate of
Roseville High School.
Sharon lived in Sterling
Heights and Yale before
moving to the Lum, MI
area in 1992.
She married Larry
Ches on June 11, 1982 in
Stella Herr, age 95, of
Alma (formerly of Attica),
Michigan, died Tuesday,
February 13, 2018 at
Masonic Pathway Homes
of Alma, MI.
Stella Theresa Spencer
was born July 24, 1922 in
Troy, MI. She is the
daughter of the late John
D. and the late Amanda
(Pomaville) Spencer. She
grew up in the Allenton
and Dryden areas on a
farm. Stella attended
Allenton School and grad-
uated 8th grade in 1936.
She married George J.
Herr on November 16,
1940 in Disco, Michigan.
They lived in the Almont
area most of their lives.
She was preceded in death
by her husband, George,
on October 1, 1994.
Carl Frederick Lang,
87, a lifelong resident of
Capac, died Friday,
February 16, 2018, at
Heatherton Place
Retirement Center, Imlay
City.
He was born October
9, 1930, to the late Elmer
and Nina (Prey) Lang.
He was a 1948 high
school graduate and
attended Central Michigan
University.
Carl served his country
with the United States Air
Force in Korea from 1951
to 1954.
His marriage to Tamara
Jean (Badge) Lang was
April 14, 1956, in
Calumet. Tammy passed
away June 14, 2009.
Carl owned and operat-
ed the former Elmer Lang
& Sons International
Harvester Dealership until
1985 and later began his
position as the village
Kristine Schmitt, age
66, of Imlay City,
Michigan, died Sunday,
February 18, 2018 at her
home while surrounded by
her loving family.
Kristine Emilie-Joyce
Halon was born March 5,
1951 in Mount Clemens,
MI. She was the daughter
of the late Stanley and the
late Shirley (Cloar) Halon.
Kristine grew up in
Roseville, MI. She was a
graduate of Roseville High
School, Class of 1969.
Kristine continued her edu-
cation at Concordia
University in Ann Arbor,
MI and Concordia
University in Seward,
Nebraska, earning degrees
in Christian Education and
Music. She married Robert
Ferdinand Schmitt on
March 31, 1978 in East
Pointe, Michigan. Kristine
and Robert moved to the
Imlay City area in 1978.
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~ Sharon Ches, 67 ~
Utica, Michigan. She was
preceded in death by her
husband, Larry, on January
15, 2007.
~ Stella Herr, 95 ~
She was mostly a
homemaker, raising their
family. In the 1940s,
Stella was employed by
Hurd Lock and in the
1950s she worked at L&L
Products.
Stella is survived by
two daughters, Jane
(Gerald) Ditri of Lake
Leelanau, MI and Theresa
(Richard) Howell of
Bradenton, FL; two sons,
George (Gretchen) Herr of
Boon, MI and Lonnie Herr
of Port Austin, MI; her
sister, Geraldine
Feiblekorn; 12 grandchil-
dren, Gretchen Lalko,
Nathan Herr, Joshua Herr,
George Herr, Jr., Amanda
Herr, Denise Seymour,
Rebecca Howell, Perry
Howell, Nick Ditri,
Christopher Ditri, Douglas
~ Carl Frederick Lang, 87 ~
administrator of Capac. He
was a member and former
chief of the Mussey Twp.
Fire Department for over
50 years, past president of
the St. Clair County and
Blue Water Fireman’s
Associations, St. Clair
County Fire Chief
Association, Eastern MI
Fire Chief Association,
past president of the
~ Kristine Schmitt, 66 ~
She was a member of
Family of Christ Lutheran
Church of Imlay City and
the music group ‘Strings N
Things.’ Kristine played
guitar, mountain dulcimer,
and the harp.
Kristine was employed
by St. Paul Lutheran
School in Lapeer, MI as an
elementary and music
teacher. Earlier in her
career, Kristine taught
school and music at sever-
al other locations which
included St. Thomas
Lutheran School, Adult
Education in Imlay City,
Imlay City Christian
School and North Branch
Wesleyan School.
Kristine is survived by
her husband, Robert
Schmitt; three daughters,
Shawn (Ronald)
McDonald of Mayville,
MI, Heidi (Mitch) Judd of
Attica, MI and Katherine
(Randy) Caughel of
Sharon was mostly a
homemaker. She worked at
Kroger Foods in Imlay
City for four years and
before that, McDonald’s
in Imlay City for three
years.
She attended all of her
children’s school happen-
ings, sporting events and
chaperoned for functions.
Sharon liked to collect
dolls, make and collect
doll clothes, and make por-
celain dolls. She was very
crafty. Sharon loved to tell
stories.
Sharon is survived by
one daughter, Roberta
(Samantha Rhein) Ches of
Ditri and Jennifer Ditri-
Frangella; 20 great-grand-
children, Shayah, Darian,
Kara, Shanteal, Joshua,
Briana, Evan, Seth, Ian,
Marissa, Audrey, Jerry
Ellis, Alania, Tori, Grace,
Sophia, Charly, Alena,
Christian, and Mitchell;
and five great-great-grand-
Michigan Farm Equipment
Dealers Association, life-
long member of the Elks
Lodge #1705 and the
Masonic Forest Lodge
#126, Capac and life mem-
ber of the D.A.V. He
enjoyed golfing, having
lunch with many friends
daily at Holly Meadows
Golf Course and spending
time at his cabin in
Newberry. Carl’s family
was very important to him
and he enjoyed watching
his grandsons play soccer.
Carl was an active
member and past com-
mander of the Capac
American Legion Post
#142 and was a lifelong
member of St. John’s
Lutheran Church in Capac.
Surviving are a daugh-
ter, Amy Lang and son and
daughter-in-law, John and
Jill of Dewitt; grandsons,
A.J. and Christopher; sis-
ter-in-law, Delores
Soignes, Belgium; two
sons, Scott Schmitt of
Madison Hts., MI and
Peter Schmitt of Houston,
TX; two sisters, Karen
Unterborn of Hamlin, NY
and Kathy Fecteau of
Warren, MI; seven grand-
children; Ronnie, Mitchell,
Melissa, J’rica, Jasmine,
Lyndsey, and Allyson; and
six great-grandchildren:
Brady, Hunter, Levi,
Aniston, Colton and
November.
She was preceded in
death by her parents,
Stanley and Shirley Halon;
and her brother-in-law,
Drew Unterborn.
The funeral services
will be held 11 a.m.,
Saturday, February 24,
2018, at St. Paul Lutheran
Church, 90 Millville Road,
Lapeer, MI. Reverend John
Kaiser, the pastor of St.
Paul Lutheran Church will
officiate. Interment will
Norfolk, VA; three sons,
Lawrence Ches of North
Carolina, Stephen White of
Romeo, MI, and Michael
(Lindsay) White of Lapeer,
MI; and her three grand-
children, Keegan White,
Brodie White, and Arianna
White.
She was preceded in
death by her husband,
Larry Ches; and three
brothers, Terrance (Terry)
Voyles, Timothy (Timmy)
Voyles, and Anthony
(Tony) Voyles.
A Celebration of Life
was held at Sharon’s home,
Saturday, February 17,
2018.
children.
She was preceded in
death by her husband,
George Herr; daughter-in-
law, Tony Herr; grandson,
Eric Howell; brothers,
Henry, Frederick, Johnny,
Earl, Elmer, Bill, and
Floyd; and her sisters,
Dorlene, Beatrice, Marion,
Evelyn, and Helen.
The funeral was held
Thursday, February 15, at
St. Cornelius Catholic
Church, 3834 N. Mill St.,
Dryden, MI. Father John
“Doc” Ortman officiated.
Interment followed at
Almont-Hough Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements
were made by Muir
Brothers Funeral Home of
Imlay City. Please be sure
to sign our online register
muirbrothersfh.com
Hillman; brother-in-law,
Emil (Bonnie) Dyni; neph-
ews, James and
Christopher Lang and
Craig Dyni; nieces, Andrea
Brecht, Candy Zaharias
and Christine Schaiberger;
and many great-nieces,
nephews, cousins and dear
friends.
Carl was preceded in
death by a brother and sis-
ter-in-law, James and
Marie Lang.
Funeral services were
held Tuesday, February 20,
2018, at St. John’s
Lutheran Church, Capac.
Pastor Carl Bloom, visit-
ing, officiated. Burial was
in Lutheran Cemetery,
Capac.
Memorials are suggested
to St. John’s Lutheran
Church or Disabled
American Veterans.
For information and
Guest Book
kaatzfunerals.com
follow at Imlay Township
Cemetery.
The family will be
available for visitation 2-5
and 6-8 p.m., Friday,
February 23 at Muir
Brothers Funeral Home of
Imlay City, 225 N. Main
Street, Imlay City, MI.
Those wishing to make
memorial contributions
may direct them to the St.
Paul Lutheran School.
Please be sure to sign our
online register book at
muirbrothersfh.com
Drivers are sought to take area veterans to
appointments in one of two designated vehi-
cles at the Lapeer County VA.
VA needs drivers to
transport veterans
Informational meeting, pizza
party on Friday, February 23
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
LAPEER COUNTY
— If you can drive and
have a little extra time to
help out a local veteran,
you are needed.
The Lapeer County
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
(VA) is seeking volunteers
to drive veterans to and
from their scheduled VA
medical appointments.
Those interested in vol-
unteering are invited to a
pizza party/informational
meeting Friday, Feb. 23
from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at
the Lapeer County
VA office, 287 W.
Nepessing St., Suite 2 in
downtown Lapeer.
Participating volun-
teers will be asked to
drive veterans to medical
appointments at VA
facilities in Detroit, Ann
Arbor, Saginaw, Yale and
Flint.
The program is sup-
ported by the LCVA and
the Disabled American
Veterans (DAV).
In 2017, volunteer
drivers transported 250
veterans on 231 trips cov-
Register now for
Run for Recovery
TRI-CITY AREA —
St. Clair County
Community Mental Health
is holding their 10th Annual
Healthy Minds, Healthy
Bodies Run for Recovery
on Saturday, May 12, at
their location at 3111
Electric Avenue. 2018 lottery for a chance to
Individuals can partici-
pate in a 5K USTAF
Certified run, 1 Mile Fun
Walk, or 1 Mile timed run
(for ages 12 and under).
The 1 Mile Walk and 1
Mile Timed Run both begin
at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K
run begins at 9 a.m.
The early registration
fee is $25 before April 13th
and includes an event
t-shirt. Registration on or
after April 14th is $30 and
t-shirts are provided only
while supplies last.
The Run for Recovery
event proceeds will be
shared between the St.
Clair County Community
Mental Health Lifeline
Fund, the St. Clair County
Community Mental Health
Endowment Fund, the
Peoples’ Clinic for Better
Health, and Mid-City
Nutrition.
The Governor ’s
Council on Physical
Fitness, Health and Sports
and the Michigan Fitness
Foundation has endorsed
the Healthy Minds, Healthy
Bodies Run for Recovery
as a quality physical activ-
ity event through the Pure
Michigan FITness Series
endorsement program. The
Pure Michigan FITness
Series program endorses
local, regional and state-
wide events that are consis-
tent with the Governor’s
Council and the Michigan
Fitness Foundation mission
to promote healthy choices
while offering a physical
activity event that is
open to all participants,
regardless of skill level or
age.
The Healthy Minds,
Photo provided
ering 24,343 miles.
“This is one of our
most successful endeavors
and our fastest growing
program,” said
LCVA  Director Ed
Ronders.
“We assign drivers at
their convenience,” he
pointed out. “If you aren’t
available on Mondays and
Fridays, we don’t ask you
to drive Mondays and
Fridays.
“This program has
helped numerous local vet-
erans access medical care
they might otherwise go
without.”
Ronders said the LCVA
has two vehicles dedicated
to transporting veterans.
One is provided through a
grant from the MVAA and
the other by the DAV.
Current volunteers are
expected to be on hand to
provide their experiences
and share insights.
Interested volunteers
are asked to RSVP to
insure there is enough
pizza for all.
To RSVP, call 810-
667-0256 or email to:
jokreiner@lapeercounty.
org
Healthy Bodies Run for
Recovery leads by example
by providing a safe, healthy
physical activity event for
Michigan residents. With
this endorsement, partici-
pants age 18 and above are
eligible to register for the
be one of only 400 runners
to run over the Mackinaw
Bridge on Labor Day.
Awards will be given to
1st through 5th place fin-
ishers of the 5K run and 1
Mile Timed Run for ages
12 and under by gender
and age group. Awards will
also be given to the overall
top male and female finish-
ers.
Online registration is
available at run4recovery.
enmotive.com/ or the reg-
istration form may be
downloaded at www.sccc-
mh.org.
Cash, check and credit
card registrations are also
accepted in-person at the
SCCCMH Port Huron
office, 3111 Electric
Avenue between 8:30 a.m.
and 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday.
Pre-registered partici-
pants may pick up their
event packet on Thursday
or Friday, May 10th or
11th, between 8:30 a.m.
and 5 p.m. Participants
who do so will have their
names entered in a drawing
to win “Beat the Rush”
prizes.
For more information,
visit the SCCCMH web
site at www.scccmh.org or
call St. Clair County
Community Mental Health
at 810-985-8900.
St. Clair County
Community Mental Health
provides services and sup-
ports to individuals with
mental illness, intellectual/
developmental disabilities,
and substance use disor-
ders. For information or to
access services, contact
1-888-225-4447.

Baking for books
Lapeer County Ed Tech students
raise funds for classrooms
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
ATTICA TWP. —
Having all the proper class-
room tools can play a big
part in student success.
With that in mind, Lapeer
County Ed Tech’s students
in the Careers in Education
program got to baking for
the benefit of others.
Recently, two groups in
Katie Josef’s class hosted
bake sales at the school and
used their proceeds to pur-
chase books and school
supplies for schools in the
Lapeer District.
Amanda Bigger, a
junior at Imlay City High
School, teamed up with
Lapeer’s Megan Bakke and
Laylyn Goodwin to make
some sweet treats and then
use the profit—$55—to
buy 31 books for a 1st/2nd
grade class at Turrill
Elementary School.
“We wanted to help
kids that are struggling
with reading,” Bigger
said.
“We asked the teacher
what kind of reading levels
she needed and we were
The long haul
Area runner offers life lessons
as he embarks on milestone
By Catherine Minolli
cminolli@pageone-inc.com
TRI-CITY AREA —
He’s not a postman, but
Doug Pritchett’s daily rou-
tine takes him outdoors
through rain, sleet, snow or
hail.
The 66-year-old
Assistant Boys’ Cross
Country Coach at Lapeer
High School isn’t deliver-
ing the mail—but he is
delivering on a promise to
motivate and inspire the
young athletes he coaches.
Last week, Pritchett
reached a milestone in his
running career—marking
his 100th consecutive day
of pounding the pavement
for five or six miles, col-
lecting more than 420 total
miles along the way.
A late bloomer,
Pritchett was 59-years-old
when his son challenged
him to move around more.
“He was kind of bug-
ging his mom and I to start
exercising, so just to shut
him up I ran a quarter-
mile,” Pritchett grins.
“That was about murder.”
But he survived only to
be prodded again by his
grandkids—Shelby and
Jamie Dulin.
“Shelby was running
cross country at her high
school and I would go to
the meets but didn’t know
what to tell her since I
didn’t run,” Pritchett says.
“It was a big motivation
for me to try it, so started
running with the team
unofficially.”
He also had a trainer
who’d participated in Iron
Man events, and was
reminded that meeting any
challenge takes discipline.
“But the discipline
works,” Pritchett observes.
“I feel way better. I wake
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able to buy 31 books.”
Bigger said they were
prompted in this direction
after discussion in class
about the state of
Michigan’s new Third
Grade Reading law that
requires students to be pro-
ficient readers or repeat
third grade.
Bigger said she’s
always known she wanted
to be in education. Her
career goal is to teach math
at the secondary level.
In a similar fashion,
Austin Roth, a senior at
Lapeer High School, and
his classmates Maddy
Boose of Lapeer and Logan
Primeu of North Branch,
have witnessed how basic
school supplies start to
dwindle as the school year
goes on and decided to
help Mayfield Elementary
School get restocked.
“I’ve always noticed
that right around the sec-
ond semester that students
and teachers run out of
supplies. Teachers, as it is,
already spend an average
of $500 every year just on
supplies. It’s a big problem
we wanted to tackle,” said
up and feel good.
Interestingly enough, I
have more energy if I’ve
run in the morning than if I
don’t run.”
He says the condition-
ing has helped him defy
the aging process—or at
least hold it off some.
“You know as we age
things fall apart in a hurry,
and if you don’t keep mov-
ing that just speeds things
up,” he says.
Another shot of youth-
ful exuberance comes from
coaching, Pritchett adds.
“I love being around
the kids. I look at the
young faces and it makes
me think I’m young,” he
says.
That buoyant attitude
has carried Pritchett
through many 5 and 10K
races, right on up through
‘ultra’ marathons—runs
which exceed 26 miles.
He’s run a half-dozen
50Ks, and three 50 mile
races. Pritchett reached the
pinnacle with a 100K run
from Gaylord to Mackinaw
City.
“It took 15.5 hours,”
he says.
While Pritchett enjoys
the mental and physical
benefits of his relatively
new passion, they’re not
the only reason he runs.
“I want to be a role
model for the kids,” he
says. “I am trying to set an
example for the team. It’s
not about running so much,
it’s about life.”
Pritchett says he hopes
the takeaway demonstrates
that it’s not about winning;
rather it’s about endurance
and perseverance.
“There are a lot of
things in life you won’t
like but you just have to
keep going,” he says. “I’d
like to show kids that they
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Roth, who hopes to become
a secondary teacher and
potentially, a school admin-
istrator.
Their group also baked
up some goodies and sold
them to classmates, teach-
ers and staff at the Ed Tech
Center and then, using their
$50 in proceeds, went
shopping for pens, pencils,
crayons, notebooks, paper,
highlighters and more.
Both groups will pres-
ent their service projects
when they compete in a
regional Skills USA com-
petition on Friday and vie
for awards.
Roth said a panel of
three judges will listen to
their seven minute synop-
sis on how they identified a
problem, addressed it
and seek to sustain their
work.
Those teams that place
in the top three will advance
to state competition.
Photo provided
Skills USA is a career
and technical student orga-
nization that facilitates a
range of competitions that
several Lapeer County Ed Careers in Education students Megan Bakke, Kaylyn Goodwin and
Tech programs participate Amanda Bigger hosted a bake sale at the Ed Tech Center and used the
in. proceeds to purchase books for elementary students.
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Marathon runners Sally Miller of Imlay City and
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The focus required to
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Serving Almont, Attica, Capac,
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Pritchett says he’s
grateful for the help and
support of Noel Cohl, the
Girls’ Cross Country
Coach at Lapeer, for
encouraging him to apply
for the coaching job, and
to Imlay City attorney
Sally Miller, an accom-
plished marathon runner
who’s accompanied him in
many miles along the way.
“This part of my life
wouldn’t be nearly as good
if I didn’t have this goal,
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No small
potatoes...
Agriculture and its
impact on local and
state economy was in
full view at this Imlay
City High School Fair
held in the gymnasium
of the Imlay City High
School on Bancroft
Street Oct. 27-28,
1938. The fair was
sponsored by the FFA
(Future Farmers of
America) boys and
Home Economics
girls. The Fair was
combined with the
‘Potato Show’ in which
anyone from Lapeer
County could enter.
This and hundreds of
other interesting, his-
toric photos are avail-
able for viewing at the
Imlay City Historical
Museum located at 77
N. Main Street down-
town. For more infor-
mation call 810-724-
1111 or visit www.face-
book.com/imlaymuse-
um/.
Tragedy: Superintendents weigh in on shooting
from page 1-A
with other issues as well.”
And in the midst of all
this, staff and administra-
tors are searching for solu-
tions, too, Kalmar adds.
“As an administrative
group we try and pay close
attention to the lessons
learned in each of these
instances and try to apply
them to our safety proto-
cols,” he says. “Regretfully
it appears that in some of
these recent school shoot-
ings, the criminals have
adjusted their tactics in
recognition of the universal
safety procedures schools
have implemented.”
Paying attention
Acknowledging that
details and information
about last week’s shooting
are still being gathered, the
timing of the alleged
shooter’s actions doesn’t
seem coincidental, Kalmar
notes.
“It sounds like the
shooter attacked the school
during a transition at the
end of the day when secu-
rity doors were compro-
mised,” he says. “This is
not unlike what happened
at Sandy Hook where the
shooter, knowing the front
doors were secured, shot
out a full length window to
enter the building. We
need to adapt as these indi-
viduals adapt.”
There are numerous
security measures in place
in Almont schools, Kalmar
adds, noting that one of the
greatest assets for security
is Police Liaison Officer
Amanda Manning.
Manning and fellow
Liaison Officers Joe
DeLuca (Imlay City) and
AJ Wetzel (Lapeer) meet
frequently and tour one
another’s facilities.
The next best asset,
Kalmar says, is the student
body.
“We have had incidents
in Almont where students
have made threats, and we
have been pleased to see
that our students have
taken these seriously and
alerted the school staff,” he
says. “I am not saying that
we have prevented a shoot-
ing or anything that dra-
matic, but we have had
some students in crisis who
have had positive interven-
tions because their class-
mates have been listening
to them and because they
care about them.”
Community support
plays a role in school safe-
ty as well, he adds.
“The law enforcement
in our community, our
local leaders—who help
defray the cost of our liai-
son officer—and our vot-
ers, who have supported
improved building security
through our sinking fund,
all play a role in keeping
our schools as safe was we
can,” Kalmar says.
Safety tops in
Imlay City too
Keeping all the schools
safe tops the list in Imlay
City as well.
Superintendent Dr. Stu
Cameron says last week’s
tragedy has again hit home
for both students and staff.
As in Almont, Imlay City
school officials are paying
extra attention to students’
needs in the aftermath of
last week’s mass shooting.
“When these types of
incidents occur, we know
that students will have a
number of different reac-
tions, and our teachers and
counselors are always on
the lookout for students
that require some time and
attention,” he says.
At the same time, par-
ents and families are
affected, too, Cameron
notes.
“I think as a parent, it’s
impossible not to sympa-
thize and connect with the
families of the victims and
the horrific tragedy with
which they’re now forced
to cope,” he says. “I don’t
think anyone, especially
those with youngsters, can
see this happen and not
feel upset, angry and dis-
traught to some degree—
frustrated that this contin-
“From the school standpoint,
these incidents will never
become ‘commonplace.’
We can’t accept these types
of incidents as a normal part
of life. Our children deserve
better than that.”
--Dr. Stu Cameron
ues to happen.”
Staff and administra-
tors feel the frustration,
too, he adds.
“We have caring and
thoughtful people in our
schools and in our profes-
sion,” Cameron says. “That
caring mindset is what
draws most of us to this
work. When kids are hurt,
or they’re in danger, we
hurt—whether it be kids in
our district, neighboring
districts, or across the
country.”
Though reports of
school shootings and other
mass killing incidents have
almost become routine in
today’s culture, Cameron
says that will never be the
case from his point of
view.
“From the school
standpoint, these incidents
will never become “com-
monplace,” he says. “We
can’t accept these types of
incidents as a normal part
of life. Our children
deserve better than that.”
As in Almont, each
event offers another oppor-
tunity for Imlay City to
review its security policies
and protocol.
Cameron says Imlay
City Schools has taken
numerous steps to prevent
similar incidents, including
staff participation in train-
ing exercises and profes-
sional development aimed
at reducing the likelihood
of violent incidents and
responding to crisis scenar-
ios.
The district has also
invested in security mea-
sures for the school build-
ings.
“We’ve installed ‘buzz-
er’ entry systems with
closed circuit cameras and
keep perimeter doors
locked so we can better
control who enters our
buildings, and for what
purposes,” he says. “We
conduct regular safety
drills, including intruder/
lockdown drills with stu-
dents.”
Relationships with law
enforcement, first respond-
ers and especially school
liaison Officer Joe Deluca
are also important to secu-
rity.
“Officer DeLuca is an
outstanding officer,”
Cameron says. “He is in
our buildings and conducts
training with our students
specific to prevention and
reporting.”
The Imlay City school
district has also contracted
with Critical Incident
Management (CIM), a
security company that pro-
vides training for school
staff, reviews and revisions
of school safety processes
and procedures.
Area law enforcement
officials and first respond-
ers are also an important
part of Imlay City’s and
other districts’ security
plans, Cameron adds.
“They’re actively
involved in the planning
for the well-being and
safety of the schools across
the county,” he says.
Students play a role
Imlay City school offi-
cials and staff also develop
Almont council member Steven Schneider and
council President Steve Schneider discuss
potential benefits of opting in to the MMFL Act.
Photo courtesy of Imlay City Historical Museum
Input: Survey seeks
comment on ‘opt-in’
from page 1-A
moving forward with the
process.
“We want to educate
our residents so their opin-
ions are based on informa-
tion and not on misconcep-
tions,” said Steven. “We
want them to have
strong relationships with informed opinions when
the student body, working they respond to the sur-
hard to get to know stu- vey.”
dents on an individual On Feb. 6, council
level, Cameron says. members reviewed an early
“The bedrock of our draft of the survey ques-
work is developing posi- tions, which were approved
tive relationships with stu- pending some minor modi-
dents. I know that goes a fications.
long way to position them Steve Schneider said
for success in academics, paper surveys will be dis-
but also communicates to tributed to about 3,000 res-
them our genuine care and idents, building owners
concern for them as indi- and business owners.
viduals,” he says. “It To ensure that the sur-
allows staff to establish vey responses remain
open lines of communica-
tion and make recommen-
dations for academic assis-
tance, counseling, etc. as “We want to educate
needed. It provides stu-
dents a sense of connection
our residents so their
opinions are based on
to the school, the staff and
one another, which is vital
to the overall health and
well-being of a school.”
information and not on
Student input is equally
as important, Cameron
misconceptions.”
adds.
“Students must under- --Steve Schneider
stand that they can report
concerning behavior to a anonymous, a random digit
trusted adult immediately code system is being uti-
if they feel their school, or lized. Those wishing to
individuals at their school, respond to the survey
are threatened in any way. online may do so by using
That extends to online acts the code.
or threats of violence,” he “Every single name
says. and address will have its
Like his colleagues in own code,” said Steve.
the Almont school district, “Those who participate in
Cameron says the contin- the survey can be guaran-
ued support of the school teed anonymity.”
community is also urgently Overcoming objections
needed. Reporting ‘warn- Steve Schneider said
ing signs’ or other indica-
tors that a young person
many of the public’s objec-
tions to medical marijuana
needs help is critical to the
overall safety of a commu-
operations are rooted in
fear and not in facts.
nity, Cameron says. “The biggest problem
Warning signs
is that some people have
already developed strong
Among those ‘warning
signs’ are violent fantasies,
opinions about the topic,”
he said.
anger problems, fascina- Schneider alluded to
tion with weapons, being a
loner, suicidal or homicidal
the common perception
that regulated medical
ideation, stalking, interest
in previous shootings,
marijuana facilities are
inherently dangerous and
paranoia, violence and cru- that they negatively affect
elty—including toward property values.
animals, acting out, police “These are misno-
contact, mental health mers,” he said. “Any and
issues, use of alcohol and all of these facilities would
drugs, and unusual interest be heavily regulated and
in police, military, and ter- monitored,” he said.
rorist activities. “These are well-secured
“Experts say a single facilities that are monitored
warning sign by itself 24 hours a day with alarms
might not be significant, and security cameras.
but a cluster of warning “Suggestions that these
signs is much more seri- facilities lead to increased
ous,” Cameron says. crime and reduced property
On Thursday, Feb. 22, values are simply not
students in Dryden Jr./Sr. true,” he said. “We’re talk-
High are holding a ing about creating new
‘Maroon and Black’ day. business and employment
The event is to show sup- opportunities and filling
port and solidarity with the some of our empty build-
students of Marjory ings.”
Stoneman Douglas High He said the Village
School in Parkland, would benefit from added
Florida, where the school sales taxes, up to $5,000 in
colors are maroon and individual application fees,
black. and inspection fees
Efforts to connect with required of any and all
superintendents in Capac MMFL facilities.
and Dryden schools were “These businesses have
unsuccessful by press time. to meet all of the criteria
Photo by Tom Wearing
mandated by the state,”
said Steven. “That includes
installing filtration systems
that minimize odors associ-
ated with growing opera-
tions.”
Another misconcep-
tion, said Steve Schneider,
is that people involved in
MMFL operations are
upstarts or ill-prepared for
the challenges of conduct-
ing professional business-
es.
“We’ve been getting
calls from successful entre-
preneurs interested in
bringing money and jobs to
our community,” he said.
“Many of these people are
reputable businessmen and
women in other fields of
endeavor.”
Schneider added that
providing accessible medi-
cal marijuana to cancer
patients to relieve their
pain is a compassionate
and sensible option to the
issuance of opioids by doc-
tors.
“Because of the huge
opioid problem, most doc-
tors are being more restric-
tive about prescribing
them,” said Schneider.
“Medical marijuana is a
safe alternative to dealing
with pain issues.
“Because these com-
mercial operations would
be state regulated, it would
create a consistent cost for
the product,” he continued.
“Making access to medical
marijuana more convenient
would spare those who
need it for pain from hav-
ing drive to Flint or Detroit
to acquire the product.”
Legal use on ballot?
A petition to place a
referendum to legalize rec-
reational use of marijuana
in Michigan has acquired
enough signatures to be
placed on the November
ballot.
If the measure passes,
any adult will be able to
purchase marijuana with-
out a doctor’s certification.
Passage of the proposal
would impose a 16% tax
on marijuana revenues
which would go to local
communities, schools and
roads.
Survey results
Steven Schneider said
after the survey results are
reviewed by the village
council, it could lead to the
city’s attorney developing
and drafting an ordinance
designed to allow any or
all of the five commercial
operations.
“We can allow only
one or all five,” said
Steven. “We didn’t want
the door to slam on us.
There were zero benefits
had we ‘opted out.’”

Announcements...
Kaitlin Schutz
makes Dean’s
List at EMU
Eastern Michigan
University has announced
that Imlay City graduate
Kaitlin Schutz has been
named to the Dean’s List
for the Fall 2017 semester.
Kaitlin is a pre-med
student who is pursuing a
major in biology.
Kaitlin is the daughter
of Thomas and Kelly
Schutz of Imlay City.
Grand Valley University Dean’s list
Grand Valley State
University announces the
names of students who were
placed on the dean’s list for
the Fall 2017 semester con-
cluding in December. The
list includes those students
who have maintained a 3.5
grade point average and
been enrolled in a minimum
of 12 credits. The honor is
noted on the students’ offi-
cial records.
Grand Valley is dedicat-
ed to providing a rich learn-
Dispatch log...
Editor’s note: The fol-
lowing is a compilation of
activity and reports from
area police departments:
In Imlay City:
Police and emergency
responders responded to
dispatch calls for these inci-
dents, in addition to traffic
stops:
February 15
•00:58 Alarm (1800
block S. Cedar St.)
•01:01 Road Hazard (S.
Cedar St./Newark Rd.)
•03:43-04:16 Parking
Enforcement (City Wide)
•11:09 Citizen Assist
(1800 block S. Cedar St.)
•12:28 Private Property
Damage Accident (300
block E. Third St.)
•14:18 Suspicious
Person (W. Third St./
Caulkins St.)
•14:36 Malicious
Destruction of Property
(1000 block Norlin Dr.)
•19:24 Assist LCSD
with Neighbor Dispute
(5800 block Belle River
Rd.)
•20:56 Incorrigible
Minor (300 block W. Fourth
St.)
•Multiple Traffic Stops
throughout the day
February 16
•11:42 911 Hang Up
(1000 block S. Cedar St.)
•12:09 Citizen Assist
(Newark Rd./S. Cedar St.)
•13:05 Property
Damage Accident (400
block S. Blacks Corners
Rd.)
February 17
•00:00 Animal Problem
(200 block Hunt St.)
•18:12 Property
Damage Accident (1900
block S. Cedar St.)
•18:56 Suspicious
Person (N. Cedar St./E.
Third St.)
•20:01 Suspicious
Person (1900 block S.
Cedar St.)
•22:46 Lapeer County
Sheriff’s Department Assist
(S. Cedar St./Engle St.)
February 18
•03:18 Alarm (2100
block S. Almont Ave.)
•05:05 Suspicious
Person (600 block S. Cedar
St.)
•21:21 Suspicious
Person (2000 block S.
Cedar St.)
•21:32 Suspicious
Vehicle (500 block N. Cedar
St.)
•21:50 Suspicious
Vehicle (1000 block Norlin
Dr.)
•22:39 Operating a
Vehicle Under the Influence
of Liquor (W. Imlay City
Rd./N. Blacks Corners Rd.)
Kaitlin Schutz
ing environment for stu-
dents, offering a wide range
of majors and hands-on
research opportunities.
Highly credentialed and
responsive faculty and indi-
vidual advisors and mentors
promote a liberal arts empha-
sis that teaches students crit-
ical thinking and problem
solving skills.
Students honored for the
fall semester include:
Almont: Jacob Battani;
Mitchel Bulger; Brandon
•23:22 Domestic
Assault (500 block
Townsend Dr.)
In Almont:
2/15/18 at 0003 hours
A 21-year-old male from
Holly was stopped on Van
Dyke Rd. near Hollow
Corners Rd. for crossing the
fog line as well as for driv-
ing 15 miles per hour under
the speed limit. The male
was arrested for operating
while intoxicated. Officer
Ryan made the arrest.
2/16/18 at 0335 hours
A 29-year-old male from
Armada was picked up
from the New Baltimore
Police Dept. on a misde-
meanor warrant for failure
to appear. The original
charge was for a traffic
offense. The male was
lodged at the Lapeer County
Jail. Officer Ryan made the
arrest.
2/17/18 at 2201 hours
A 22-year-old male from
Brown City was stopped for
having a cracked taillight as
well as a burnt out brake
light. The male was arrest-
ed for driving while license
suspended and was released
from the scene. Officer
Colin made the arrest.
2/18/18 at 0011 hours
A 23-year-old male from
Ubly was stopped on Main
St. near Washington St. for
not having his headlights or
taillights on. The male was
arrested for operating while
intoxicated and for posses-
sion of marijuana. The
male was lodged at the
Lapeer County Jail. Officer
Colin made the arrest.
In St. Clair County:
Police and emergency
responders responded to
dispatch calls for these inci-
dents, in addition to traffic
stops:
February13
•animal complaint in
the 13000 block of Kimball
Rd. in Berlin Twp.
February 15
•odor investigation in
the 300 block of N. Hunter
St. in Capac
•animal complaint in
the 220 block of Christopher
Stone Dr. in Capac
•abandoned auto in the
1200 block of Burt Rd. in
Berlin Twp.
•civil posting in the
2100 block of Sperry Rd.
in Berlin Twp.
•weapons violation in
the 830 block of Capac Rd.
in Berlin Twp.
•fraud in the 22000
block of Bordman Rd. in
Berlin Twp.
•car-deer accident at
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Louwsma named
to Dean’s List
Imlay City’s Kimberly
Louwsma, a student at
Calvin College in Grand
Rapids, MI, has been
named to the Dean’s List
for the fall 2017 semester.
This honor is given to
Calvin College students
Photo by Karen Roys
who earn a 3.5 or higher
grade point average (GPA)
for the semester and have
maintained at least a 3.3
GPA over their college Second graders in Karen Roys’ classroom show off the headphones
careers. they’ll be able to use with Chromebooks thanks to a DonorsChoose.org
project that was funded by online donors.
Donors: Online help for Dryden teachers
Herman; Michaela from page 1-A
Kauzlarich; Nathan Miller; At Dryden Jr./Sr. High
Zachary Revoldt; Corey School, teacher Sheryl
Sutter Czerwinski is currently
Attica: Madison Miller looking for financial help
Capac: Cameron to purchase multicultural
Katkic; Drew Katkic; Riley books and plays so that her roles and gender stereo- expand our offerings. For
Katkic; Zoe Spencer eighth grade English stu- types affect character example, our district has
Dryden: Madeline dents can study gender ste- development and the committed funding to pur-
Burke; Ryan Jewell; Lyndsay reotypes in literature. works’ story line. The stu- chase enough devices so
Mosby Her plan is to have stu- dents will then work in every student in the ele-
Emmett: Brandon dents choose between three groups to create a multime- mentary has access to a
Thompson; Megan Wilcoxon plays—The Crucible, dia presentation and share Chromebook,” Finnigan
Imlay City: Victoria Fences or Zoot Suit—and their findings. said.
Klaas then analyze how gender “It’s important that stu- Sometimes, after get-
dents be able to widen and ting these new items in the
broaden their horizons a classroom, other needs
little bit,” Czerwinski said.
Recently her students
become apparent, she
noted.
completed an imaginative “After having time to
narrative assignment where implement Chromebook
Yale and Winn roads in In Lapeer County: they composed a short usage in her classroom,
Lynn Twp. Complaints handled by story with a fantasy ele- Mrs. Roys found that some
the Lapeer County Sheriff’s ment. of her students struggled
February 16 Department, in addition to Connor Fleming admits using the touchpad. She
•illegal fire in the 410 traffic stops: he got a little “carried borrowed some mice from
block of E. Mill St. in Capac February 13 away” with his story when another teacher and found
•animal complaint in •property damage acci- the final page count was 11 it was easier for her young-
the 220 block of Christopher dent on S. Van Dyke in but he really enjoyed the er students to use a mouse
Stone Dr. in Capac Imlay Twp. assignment. than touchpad. This
•suspicious circum- •personal injury traffic “Before this I wasn’t inspired her to do a
stance in the 190 block of S. accident on W. Imlay City excited to tell a story but DonorsChoose.org request
Deer Park St. in Capac Rd. in Imlay Twp. this was fun,” Connor said. for mice.”
•narcotics crime in the •911 hang up call in the In fact, he plans to Finnigan said she likes
3200 block of Capac Rd. in 2000 block of Slattery Rd. write part two in his own the DonorsChoose.org
Capac in Attica Twp. free time. Czerwinski model in that it lets com-
•property damage acci- •property damage acci- chimed in, “I can’t wait to munity members give tax
dent at Capac and Sharrard dent on Lum Rd. in Attica read it.” deductible donations to the
roads in Berlin Twp. Twp. This is the first time district.
•welfare check in the •property damage acci- she’s launched a “It does take a village
750 block of Capac Rd. in dent on N. Lake Pleasant DonorsChoose.org cam- to raise a child. The sup-
Berlin Twp. Rd. in Attica Twp. paign. As of Feb. 19, her port of our community and
•domestic incident in February 15 request had received $120 DonorsChoose.org helps us
the 16000 block of Bowers •assist other department of the $558 needed. She fill needs that that we may
Rd. in Lynn Twp. on Almont Rd. in Almont will receive the requested not have thought of before,
Twp. materials only if the proj-
February 17 •assist citizen in the
•suspicious circum- 4800 of Sandy Lane in
ect is fully funded by May “Each new
23.
stance in the 190 block of S. Attica Twp. She said she likes the purchase opens
Deer Park St. in Capac fact that the program
•suspicious circum-
•unauthorized driving stances in the 3700 block of allows anyone from any- up a new
away of a vehicle in the 100 Daley Rd. in Attica Twp.
block of S. Main St. in •weapons offense in the
where to give.
“It’s not restricted to
avenue to
Capac 5800 block of Belle River local people only,” expand our
•suspicious circum- Rd. in Attica Twp. Czerwinski said.
stance in the 750 block of •property damage acci- Educators and districts offerings. For
Capac Rd. in Berlin Twp. have been tasked with
dent on W. Capac Rd. in
•fraud in the 5000 block Imlay Twp. finding creative ways for example, our
of Capac Rd. in Mussey
Twp.
funding and programs like
DonorsChoose.org are
district has
February 16
•animal complaint in •property damage acci- some of the next genera- committed
the 4600 block of Martin dent on Imlay City Rd. in tion tools they can utilize,
Rd. in Mussey Twp. Attica Twp. she said. funding to
•intrusion alarm in the •property damage acci- Other projects success-
13000 block of Burt Rd. in dent on N. Lake Pleasant fully funded through purchase
Berlin Twp. Rd. in Arcadia Twp.
•assist citizen at Capac •damage to private
DonorsChoose.org include
supplies like dry erase
enough devices
and Tubspring roads in property in the 5500 block markers, magazine sub- so every
Berlin Twp. of Belle River Rd. in Attica scriptions, an automatic
February 18 Twp. external defibrillator for student in the
•personal injury acci- •civil matter in the 2100 athletic events, ceramic
dent at Main and Mill block of S. Lake Pleasant making supplies and foot- elementary has
streets in Capac Rd. in Attica Twp. ball equipment including access to a
•assist citizen in the 100 •suspicious circum- scrimmage vests, helmets
block of E. Church St. in stance in the 30 block of S. and shoulder pads. Funds Chromebook.”
Capac Engles Rd. in Imlay Twp. have also been raised to
•domestic incident in •property damage acci-
the 210 block of S. Lester dent on Newark Rd. in
assist the district’s robotics
team.
--Mary Finnigan
St. in Capac Attica Twp. Dryden Superintendent
•threats in the 13000 February 18 Mary Finnigan said the or couldn’t get to with this
block of Kimball Rd. in •property damage acci- district and staff spend a budget cycle,” she added.
Berlin Twp. dent in the 4200 block of lot of time creating action To contribute toward
•domestic incident in Payne Rd. in Attica Twp. plans, setting goals and Sheryl Czerwinski’s proj-
the 1200 block of Holmes •property damage acci- prioritizing needs when it ect visit www.
Rd. in Berlin Twp. dent on Martin Rd. in comes to making sure they donorschoose.org/Sheryl.
•road hazard at Millard Goodland Twp. have the necessary tools Czerwinski.
and Yale roads in Lynn Twp. •damage to private for learning. The DonorsChoose.org
February 19 property in the 3100 block “In Dryden, we do our program investigates all
•malicious destruction of Greenwood Rd. in Attica best to put most of our requests, purchases the
of property in the 280 block Twp. money back into the class- items once funded and
of Quail Ridge Dr. in Capac •assist motorist in the room,” she said. ships materials directly to
•assist citizen in the 100 5000 block of Belle River In the current school the schools. Each project
block of E. Church St. in Rd. in Attica Twp. year, Finnigan said the dis- includes a suggested dona-
Capac February 19 trict invested heavily in tion amount to help
•suspicious circum- •alarms in the 5500 technology, purchasing DonorsChoose.org reach
stance in the 13000 block of block of Attica Rd. in Attica projectors and more classrooms.
Kimball Rd. in Berlin Twp. Twp. Chromebooks, and com- The program is open to
•car-deer accident at •property damage acci- mitted funds to their new all public schools in
Hough and Berville roads in dent on S. Summers Rd. in Montessori preschool and America. According to the
Berlin Twp. Attica Twp. kindergarten programs, organization, teachers at 77
•missing person in the •personal injury acci- plus new textbooks. percent of those schools
1200 block of Holmes Rd. dent on eastbound I-69 in “Each new purchase have posted a project on
in Berlin Twp. Attica Twp. opens up a new avenue to their site.
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Ragtime piano concert at PIX

Richard Dowling’s ‘Great Scott’
takes center stage on March 3
LAPEER — Richard centennial of Joplin’s death
Dowling’s ‘Great Scott!’ is taking him coast to coast
piano concert will take cen- for over 70 concerts in
ter stage at the PIX on Sat., 2017 and 2018.
March 3 at 7:30 p.m. A native Texan,
The concert features Dowling began his piano
the beloved Scott Joplin studies in Houston at age
ragtime piano works used five and his musical talent
in the 1973 Academy- quickly became evident.
Award-winning movie The He made his orchestral
Sting, including ‘The debut in a Beethoven con-
Entertainer,’ plus many certo performance with the
other dazzling, delightful, Fort Worth Chamber
and rarely-heard Joplin Symphony at age eighteen.
compositions. He received his bachelor’s
Richard Dowling is the degree in music summa
first pianist in the world to cum laude from the
perform all of Scott Joplin’s University of Houston.
piano works in public. On Subsequently, he earned a
April 1, 2017—exactly 100 master’s degree at Yale
years to the day that Joplin University where he was
died in New York City— honored with the Lockwood
Richard performed the Award for performing the
complete Joplin cycle in best solo recital and the
two historic sold-out recit- Simonds Award for out-
als at Carnegie Hall in New standing solo and ensemble
York. playing, and a doctorate
Veteran celebrity rag- from the University of
time pianist Max Morath Texas at Austin where he
Photos by Maria brown

says “Richard Dowling’s was awarded a graduate

mastery of the Joplin rags school full fellowship.
invokes a tenderness that Hailed by The New Ragtime pianist Richard Dowling will play at the
charms us and a technical York Times as an especially PIX on March 3.
command that inspires our impressive fine pianist,

Fun with
admiration.” Dowling is praised by audi- which earns him frequent CDs of classical, chamber,
His tour schedule for ences for his elegant and return engagements. Career ragtime, jazz, and popular
the commemoration of the exciting style of playing highlights include a sold- music.

science, math out New York orchestral

debut at Lincoln Center’s
Tickets in advance are
$25 for adults and $19 for
Sisters Lauren and Sarah Dinsmore chal- Western Hoe-Down is Feb. 26 Alice Tully Hall, solo recit-
als at Carnegie’s Weill
seniors, students and veter-
ans. The ticket price goes
lenge each other in a game of Connect 4 Recital Hall in New York, up at the door to $27 for
(top) and Ty Guerrero and his mom, Heather, CAPAC — Grab your cowboy boots and hat and and a special award from adults and $25 for students,
build with blocks (bottom) at Thursday’s head out to the Conrad Community Center for a the National Federation of seniors, and veterans. To
Explore and More Math and Science Night Western Hoe-Down on Monday, Feb. 26th at 4 p.m. Music Clubs recognizing purchase tickets in advance,
at Weston Elementary School in Imlay City. The event includes a Tex Mex dinner, silent auction, his outstanding perfor- visit the PIX Box Office
The school’s event invited families to try country music, line dancing, a western attire contest mances of American music. located inside Gallery 194,
out hands-on games and activities cen- and a Texas sheet cake bake-off. Tickets are $12 per Dowling has presented Tuesdays through Saturdays
tered on STEM (science, technology, math- person and include dinner of cheese enchiladas, solo recitals in the Far East, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tickets
ematics and engineering) with help from pulled pork sliders, corn bread, cowboy salsa, chips, South America, Australia, may also be purchased over
Imlay City High School students. non-alcoholic Sangria and rootbeer. The Conrad Africa, and Europe. He is the phone at 810-664-4824
Community Center is located at 117 S. Main Street. also a versatile recording or online at www.center-
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Rural Lifestyles
It’s the Year of the Beet!
National Garden Bureau seeks to highlight
popular garden selections for 2018 season
T
he countdown to
spring has begun.
My social media
feed is filled with pictures
of other gardeners’ seed-
lings
under
grow
lights and
I’m get-
ting a
slew of
emails
everyday
with seed Garden Variety...
and plant
sugges- Maria Brown
tions.
Although I’m looking
forward to the 2018 garden
season, I’m still content to
hibernate indoors and
enjoy the slower pace of
life that comes with winter.
I might change my tune
once this week’s balmy
weather lures me outside.
In the meantime, I’ll
peruse those emails, posts
and catalogs and make
plans for the growing sea-
son ahead. If you’re in
need of some inspiration or
just need to narrow down
an enthusiasm for anything
that grows, consider some
suggestions from the pro-
fessionals.
My attention was
piqued when I saw 2018
has been christened as
“Year of the Tulip.”
There’s nothing that natu-
rally ties the tulip with this
calendar year other than
the National Garden
Bureau declared it so.
Actually, the NGB has
Ag Census deadline extended
TRI-CITY AREA —
At the end of 2017, the
United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA)
National Agricultural
Statistics Service (NASS)
began sending 2017
Agriculture Census forms to
over three million U.S. agri-
cultural producers. The
Census of Agriculture began
in 1840, and since that time
has served as the principle
source of U.S. agricultural
related information. Because
information from agricultur-
al producers is only collect-
ed every five years, it is
extremely important for pro-
ducers to complete and
return the forms. Agricultural
operations that produced and
sold (or normally would
have sold), $1,000 or more
of agricultural product(s) in
2017 are included.
According to the USDA,
data in the Census is confi-
dential by law, will only be
published in aggregate, and
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127 North Main Sreet • Capac, MI
(Two doors north of the Hardware)
announced that 2018 is
also the Year of the
Coreopsis, Year of the Beet
and Year of the
Calibrachoa. In fact, every
year, this organization
selects one annual, one
perennial, one bulb crop
and one edible for their
“Year of the…” program.
“Plants are chosen
because they are popular,
easy-to-grow, widely
adaptable, genetically
diverse, and versatile,” the
organization says on their
website.
Tulips are one of my
favorite flowers and proba-
bly the most popular
spring bloom. To say they
are genetically diverse is
an understatement.
According to the NGB,
there are over 150 species
of tulips with more than
3,000 different varieties
and are classified into 16
divisions by type.
Essentially, if you’re look-
ing for a very particular
hue or style or leaf type, it
likely exists.
If you’ve recently
bought one of those mixed
hanging baskets at a green-
house, chances are that it
contained calibrachoa. It’s
easiest to describe them as
miniature petunias,
although technically, cali-
brachoa are a separate
genus. According to the
NGB, these flowers do bet-
ter in containers than the
ground. That fact contrib-
utes to their popularity
since container gardening
can only be used for statisti-
cal purposes.
Producers, researchers,
elected officials, policy mak-
ers, educators, commodity
organizations, and many
others use the Agriculture
Census to inform policy
decisions, advocate on
behalf of farmers and farm-
ing organizations, and much
more. Statistics reported in
the Census of Agriculture
are only useful if producers
fill out and submit the forms.
For the 2017 Census, pro-
ducers have the option, and
are encouraged to complete
the forms online. View the
Ag Census report form
online, or view instructions
in pdf form.
In order to complete the
online survey, you will need
the 17-digit code from the
address label on the ques-
tionnaire or letter you
received in the mail from the
USDA. Anyone who pro-
duced crops or livestock or
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is the “in” thing right now.
Kind of the like the tulip,
garden center buyers are
attracted to calibrachoa for
their range of colors,
including variegated hues.
“Some colors will even
change based on the tem-
perature, deepening as it
gets cooler, or fading as it
gets warmer. Calibrachoa
is really like the orchid of
the bedding plants, the
closer you look into each
flower the more intricate
the colors become,” the
organization states.
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referred to as tickseed, is
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nials that’s ideal for that
hot, full sun corner of any
garden. It’s also ideal when
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that it attracts pollinators
but deer don’t care to eat
The organization has designated 2018 to be the “Year of the tulip, cali-
it.
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“Most cultivars will re-
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accomplished by removing also rich in antioxidants,
individual spent flowers or
by shearing the plant to
calcium, potassium, phos-
phorus and folic acid. A Weather For the week of
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ing height. Re-blooming
will occur within a few
beet’s red color comes
from an antioxidant called
betalain,” the NGB experts
almanac February 13-19
weeks,” the NGB reports. note. Lapeer station Emmett station
I think the NGB’s Beets can tolerate cool
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cookbook that comes out. beets but the experts note 53.3 on Monday, 19th 48.9 on Monday, 19th
“Beets are high in that new hybrids have a
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and have more iron than higher sugar content.
What are you inspired .58 inches .42 inches
to grow in 2018?
Contact Maria at
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2018, should call 1-888-
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While the census
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February 5, 2018, USDA
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of June.
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please contact the USDA or
your local Michigan State
University Extension office.
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Four County
grant helps
‘Get Children
Outdoors’
Editor’s note: The fol-
lowing guest column was
submitted by Carrie
Spencer, Director of
Environmental Education
and Chief Naturalist at
Seven Ponds Nature
Center in Dryden. She may
be reached at 810-796-
3200 or via email to
cspencer@sevenponds.org.
S even Ponds Nature
Center was recently
awarded funding from the
Four County Community
Foundation for a project
titled “Let’s Get Children
Outdoors.” The grant pro-
vides funds to help get stu-
dents from the Almont,
Armada, Capac, Dryden,
Imlay City, Oxford,
Richmond and Romeo
school districts out to
Seven Ponds on field trips
during 2018. This includes
transportation out to the
nature center for classes
taking part in the program. attention disorders and
The grant also provides
funding for three Dryden
Elementary School 5th and
6th grade classes and five
Imlay City 4th grade class-
es to take part in a special
week-long outdoor experi-
ence called Annie’s BIG
Nature Lesson. This is a
particularly exciting part
of the project as these stu-
dents will conduct all of
their studies in a natural
setting during the week
and also perform a service
project which benefits the
nature center’s natural
habitats. A workshop for
area teachers, naturalists,
and parents is also part of
the grant project.
The Four County
Community Foundation
has now provided funding
for “Let’s Get Children
Outdoors” for nine years,
starting in 2010. The cur-
rent grant is for $14,500,
and was from the
Foundation’s Sam and
Eleanor Mendola Fund and
Dora and Toos Ondersma
Fund. This project has pro-
vided outdoor experiences
for thousands of area
school children. The pro-
grams, which the children
take part in during their
field trips, have been
designed by the nature
center to complement
school science curriculums
and meet science objec-
tives for the State of
Michigan. Seven Ponds
naturalists use the nature
center’s fields, forests,
prairie, lakes and ponds, to
teach students about a
variety of nature-related
science topics. In the pro-
cess, children spend some
much-needed time in the
out-of-doors. In addition to
the benefits to the children,
the project has given local
school districts and the
nature center a boost dur-
ing a time when funds for
school field trips continue
to be severely limited. The
project has thus benefited
the community in many
ways.
The “Let’s Get
Children Outdoors” proj-
ect addresses a growing
concern that today’s young
people are not spending
enough time outdoors.
Today, children spend a
tremendous amount of
time with various electron-
ic devices, including tele-
vision, computers, tablets,
video games, and cell
phones. At the same time,
they spend just a fraction
of their time each week
taking part in unstructured
activities in an outdoor
setting. As a result, we are
raising an entire genera-
tion of young people who
Website photo
have no connection to the
wonderful natural world
around us. Most of today’s
young people have little Seven Ponds Nature Center Naturalist Nancy Kautz (right) helps youngsters learn about the great
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Sports www.tricitytimes-online.com
B

Capac secures win, 39-29

Takes season series from BWAC rival Almont
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
TRI-CITY AREA —
Capac topped visiting
Almont, 39-29, in a Blue
Water Area Conference
varsity boys’ basketball
meeting last Friday night.
With the decision,
Capac raises their mark to
13-3 and 8-2. Almont falls
to 11-5 and 7-4.
In Friday’s meeting,
Capac jumped out to a 7-2
advantage after one quarter
was over with.
Photo by Randy Jorgensen

Almont then bounced

back with an 11-9 second
quarter edge, trimming
their deficit to 16-13 at the
halftime break.
When the action
Imlay City 119-pounder Eric Pawlaczyk grabs resumed, Capac bounced

Photo by Kevin Kissane

ahold of a mat foe Saturday at regionals. back with an 8-3 third

Imlay City sends quarter edge. That left

them holding a 24-16 cush-
ion with 24 minutes gone.

five to Ford Field

Capac then outscored
Austin Watt, of Almont, looks to halt the offensive progress of Capac’s
Capac page 4-B Jordan Hellmuth in Friday’s BWAC confrontation.
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY — Imlay City qualified five of
their grapplers to the upcoming Division 2 individu-
Dryden turns back Mayville, 56-29
al wrestling state finals scheduled for March 2-3 at
Ford Field in Detroit.
Cardinals look very impressive in NCTL league victory
By Kevin Kissane against visting North frontation, Dryden there they managed 25
Those competitors saw to it they would compete
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Central Thumb League charged out to a 12-4 points and allowed just
there with top-four weight class showings last
counterpart Mayville last advantage after one quar- two, good for a com-
Saturday at a Gaylord High School-based individual
DRYDEN — The Wednesday night. ter was over with. manding 37-6 cushion at
regional.
Dryden varsity boys’ With the outcome, Quarter two would the halftime break.
States page 2-B basketball team regis- Dryden raises its mark to see Dryden further dis- Mayville then out-
tered a 56-29 11-5 and 6-2. tance themselves from
Snowcoming triumph In Wednesday’s con- the opposition. It was Dryden page 4B

Ronny
Hudson, of
Dryden,
Photo by Kevin Kissane

drives to
the hoop
during his
team’s
game with
Almont 189-pounder Robbie Battani (front) Mayville
looks to shake a hold at Saturday’s regional. last
Wednesday.

Almont qualifies a
pair for state finals
Photo by Kevin Kissane

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT — Almont advanced two grapplers to
the upcoming Division 3 individual wrestling state
finals scheduled for March 2-3 at Detroit’s Ford Field.
Almont girls get win over Capac, 40-30
They secured spots there with top-four weight
class finishes last Saturday at a Richmond High By Kevin Kissane
School-based individual regional. Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Robbie Battani and Hunter Spies were the Almont TRI-CITY AREA — Almont
grapplers to extend their seasons, each coming away defeated host Capac, 40-30, in a Blue
Finals page 2-B Water Area Conference varsity girls’
basketball clash last Friday night.

Capac grappler With the result, Almont goes to

11-7 and 9-3. Capac slips to 4-12 and
3-8.

headed to states In Friday’s clash, Almont and

Capac ended the initial quarter with
seven points each.
By Kevin Kissane The next eight-minute stretch of
Tri-City Times Sports Editor hoops saw Almont net 10 points and
CAPAC — Capac will send one wrestler on to the Capac manage eight, good for a
Division 4 individual wrestling state finals slated for 17-15 lead at the halftime break.
March 2-3 at Detroit’s Ford Field. When the action resumed,
He earned the right to compete there thanks to a Almont struck with a 17-3 third quar-
top-four weight class finish last Saturday at an indi- ter edge to go up by a 34-18 count.
vidual regional hosted by Capac then put together a 12-6
New Lothrop High School. fourth quarter rally, only to fall 40-30.
Danny Navarro is the Meredith Rinke led Almont with
Capac grappler to accomplish 13 points. She was backed by Kirsten
the feat, obtaining fourth at Schapman (nine points, including a
189 pounds.  Navarro fin- trifecta), Tyler Kautz (eight, featuring
ished his regional stint with a a pair of treys), Grace Zimmerman
15-10 loss to Saginaw (six) and Paige Walton (four).
Michigan Lutheran Delaney Verschure (eight points,
Photo by Kevin Kissane

Seminary’s Aaron Wine. with a pair of triples) paced Capac’s

Shane Hoffman (103), scoring attack. The Chiefs also had
Hunter Thorner (130) and Alexys Anderson (seven, including a
Bobby Grant (140) came trifecta), Aubree Smith (six),
within a win of joining him McKennah Hopkins (five) plus
Danny Navarro at states as well. Each fash- Almont’s Tyler Kautz closes in on Capac’s Delaney Verschure Shelby Husovsky and Kelsey Payne
poses with his ioned 1-2 marks to show for during their BWAC basketball clash last Friday. (two each) connect.
regional medal. their efforts.
Page 2-B-TRI-CITY TIMES-FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Imlay City’s
Dakota
Sandzik, Israel
Santaella, Eric
Pawlaczyk,
Wesley
Hampton and
Hunter Mullins
turned in
state-qualify-

Photo by Kevin Kissane

ing perfor-
mances in

Photo by Kevin Kissane

Gaylord.

Almont 215-pounder Hunter Spies works for an

escape at Saturday’s regional in Richmond.
Finals: Battani, Spies
move on to state finals
from page 1-B
with a fourth. Battani
concluded his stint at 189
pounds with an injury
States: Spartans earn five spots at Ford Field
from page 1-B with Marquette’s Joe
Lagrou; Santaella com-
Eric Pawlaczyk and
Wesley Hampton head-
pleted his stint at 112
pounds when he was
lined for Imlay City that
day, each securing a third.
pinned with 3:43 gone by
Bay City’s Jacob Rowley;
4:59 gone. Pawlaczyk closed out and Mullins concluded
Jack DeMara fell a win 119-pound action with a 145-pound action with a
shy of joining them on the 12-2 win against Linden’s 9-4 loss to Owosso’s
list of Almont state qualifi- Justin Cygnor and Colton Blaha.
ers, winding up 1-2 at 103 Hampton finished off his Zac Hellebuyck fell a

Photo by Randy Jorgensen

default loss to Richmond’s pounds. stint at 130 pounds with a win short of joining them
Luke Davis and Spies Michael Lulgjuraj also 5-2 victory over Linden’s on the list of Imlay City
wrapped up his 215-pound represented Almont a the Koleton Strauss. state qualifiers, going 1-2
run when he was pinned by regional level. Lulgjuraj Dakota Sandzik, Israel at 160 pounds.
Algonac’s Joe Ahles with finished 0-2 at 171 pounds. Santaella and Hunter Joe Harper rounded
Mullins provided Imlay out the list of Imlay City
City with state-qualifying regional qualifiers. He Imlay City’s Dakota Sandzik (L) took fourth in
efforts as well. Sandzik was unable to participate the 103-pound weight class at regionals.
Sports Schedule ended 103-pound action due to injury and dropped
when he was pinned at both of his matches as a
Boys' Basketball Dryden at Marlette, the 3:12 mark of his bout result.
Wednesday, February 21 7 p.m.
Capac at Armada, Landmark Academy at
7:30 p.m. Capac, 7 p.m.
Friday, February 23 Wednesday, February 28
Deckerville at Dryden, at Marlette
7:30 p.m. Dryden/Marlette winner
Almont at vs. Sandusky,
Richmond, 7:30 p.m. 6 p.m.
Tuesday, February 27 Capac/Landmark

Photo by Randy Jorgensen

Dryden at Genesee Academy winner vs.
Christian, 7:30 p.m. Brown City, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 2
Girls’ Basketball Finals- 7 p.m
Photo by Randy Jorgensen

Wednesday, February 21 Class B districts at

Capac at Armada, 6 p.m. Imlay City
Thursday, February 22 Wednesday, February 28 Imlay City 112-pounder Israel Santaella looks
Deckerville at Dryden, Cros-Lex vs. Almont, to finish off his bout Saturday at regionals.
6 p.m. 6 p.m.
Friday, February 23 Imlay City vs. North
Almont at Richmond, Branch/Yale winner, Imlay City 130-pounder Wesley Hampton is sec-
6 p.m. 7:30 p.m. onds away from a win in his match at regionals.
Monday, February 26 Friday, March 2
Class C districts Finals-7 p.m.
Sports In Brief
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Almont-44 Yale-29
Game recap- Almont

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downed Yale, 44-29, in a
Blue Water Area
Conference ninth grade
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Almont Ninth Grade apiece), Chuck Koenig
Boys’ Basketball and Jesse Weber (four
Almont vs. Yale each) plus Blake Cody Imlay City 145-pounder Hunter Mullins looks to
February 13 (two). break the hold of a foe at regionals.

Stats and Standings

BOYS’ BOYS’ GIRLS’ Rodriguez (C)
Guerrero (IC)
10
9
Rickman (C)
Arms (A)
8
7
BASKETBALL BASKETBALL BASKETBALL G. Navarro (C) 9 L. Jackson (A) 7
Guerrero (IC) 6
STAT LEADERS TEAM TEAM Hartwick (IC)
Houghten (IC)
6
6 G. Navarro (C) 6
Ross (IC) 5
Capac senior Almont junior Robbie SCORING STANDINGS STANDINGS J. Jackson (IC) 6 Hartwick (IC) 5
189-pounder Danny Battani now stands at G P Avg. Liblong (A) 6 Sofikitis (IC) 4
Navarro improved to 37-13 following a fourth Boers (C) 15 268 17.9 Blue Water Area Conference Blue Water Area Conference Kanirie (A) 6 Frangedakis (C) 4
41-11 with a fourth in the 189-pound weight Galbraith (IC) 10 163 16.3 Team League Overall Team League Overall Grayvold (IC) 4 Querciagrossa (A) 4
Saturday at a Division 4 class at a Division 3 indi- DelCampo (D) 17 257 15.1 Capac 8-2 13-3 Almont 9-3 11-7 Rosales (C) 4 Abu-Joudah (A) 3
individual wrestling vidual wrestling regional Watt (A) 13 179 13.8 Almont 7-4 12-5 Imlay City 8-4 10-8 Abu-Joudah (A) 4 Liblong (A) 3
regional. Saturday. Sams (C) 15 203 13.5 Imlay City 4-7 6-11 Capac 3-8 4-12 Shevnock (IC) 3 Bailey (A) 2
For his effort, Navarro For his effort, Battani Kaplan (D) 14 172 12.3 O. Navarro (C) 2 Hernandez (IC) 2
shares our Boys’ Athlete of shares our Boys’ Athlete Hall (A) 17 202 11.9 North Central Thumb League North Central Thumb League Grayvold (IC) 2
Hernandez (IC) 2
the Week honor. of the Week honor. J. Czape (D) 17 173 10.2 Team League Overall Team League Overall J. Schocke (C) 2
Hellmuth (C) 15 123 8.2 Bailey (A) 2
Dryden 6-2 12-5 Dryden 3-4 10-7 Hoffman (C) 2
Schroeder (C) 13 100 7.7 Hicks (A) 1 Rosales (C) 1
Be sure to pick up your t-shirt at the Tri-City Times office. Kapron (A) 13 78 6.0 Ardman (A) 1 O. Navarro (C) 1
B. Czape (D) 17 94 5.5 GIRLS’ WRESTLING Ardman (A) 1
CITIZENS MOST PINS Hicks (A) 1
FRANKENMUTH
REBOUNDING BASKETBALL LEADERS Hampton (IC) 30
PIONEER • CINCINNATI Battani (A) 26 Quick Pins
TRAVELERS G R Avg. STAT LEADERS MOST WINS D. Navarro (C) 24 Lulgjuraj (A) 8 secs.
SELECTIVE Boers (C) 15 176 11.7 Hampton (IC) 45 Sandzik (IC) 23 Tyson (C) 9 secs.
THE HARTFORD Galbraith (IC) 10 105 10.5 SCORING Pawlaczyk (IC) 42 Spies (A) 22
DelCampo (D) 17 145 8.6 Battani (A) 10 secs.
G P Avg. Mullins (IC) 42 Hellebuyck (IC) 22
Writing For Many Major Schroeder (C) 13 107 8.2 Battani (A) 15 secs.
Schefka (IC) 12 192 16.0 D. Navarro (C) 41 Tyson (C) 20
Insurance Companies Kapron (A) 13 75 5.8 Sandzik (IC) 17 secs.
Rinke (A) 17 151 8.9 Spies (A) 39 Dempz (A) 20
Sandzik (IC) 37 Thorner (C) 23 secs.
• Life Insurance • Automobile • Homeowners • Builder’s Risk • Workers’ Comp Medrano (IC) 12 106 8.8 Pawlaczyk (IC) 20
STEALS Battani (A) 36 DeMara (A) 19 Dempz (A) 24 secs.
• Farm Owners • Motorcycles • Mobile Homes • Fleet Auto • Bonds & RV Zimmerman (A) 17 119 7.0
G S Avg. Tyson (C) 30 Santaella (IC) 18 Querciagrossa (A) 26 secs.
& Boat • Commercial • Travel Trailers • Special Events Louwsma (IC) 12 76 6.9
Sams (C) 15 52 3.5 DeMara (A) 29 Harper (IC) 17 Battani (A) 26 secs.
Kautz (A) 17 99 5.8
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Mullins (IC)
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J. Czape (D) 17 36 2.2 Rinke (A) 17 204 12.0 Dempz (A) 26 Phillips (IC) 14
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Girls’ Basketball

Imlay City girls slip past Yale, 41-38

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY —
Imlay City made host Yale
absorb a 41-38 loss in a
Blue Water Area
Conference varsity girls’
basketball battle last
Thursday night.
With the decision,
Imlay City raises its mark
to 10-8 and 8-4.
In Thursday’s battle,
Photo by Kevin Kissane
lead at the halftime break.
When the action
resumed, Yale widened
the gap some. Thanks to a
13-8 third quarter edge,
the Bulldogs went ahead
33-27.
Imlay City then put
together a 14-5 fourth
quarter rally, earning a
41-38 win at Yale’s
expense.
Abby Schefka paced
Imlay City with 20

Imlay City built an 11-10 points. The Spartans also

edge after one quarter was
history.
Quarter number two
would see Yale manage
10 points and Imlay City
Haley Medrano, of Imlay City, drives to the bas- produce eight. That
ket in a BWAC encounter last Thursday. staked Yale to a 20-19
received points courtesy
of Abigail Thibodeau
(nine), Kayla Louwsma
(five), Claire Thibodeau
(four), Haley Medrano
(two) and Erika
Vanderploeg (one).

Dryden drops NCTL road encounter

By Kevin Kissane last Thursday. saw North Huron generate 26-20 victory.

Photo by Kevin Kissane

Tri-City Times Sports Editor
DRYDEN — Dryden
returned from North Huron
with a 26-20 loss in a North
Central Thumb League var-
sity girls’ basketball contest
With the outcome, 14 total points and Dryden For Dryden, Hannah
Dryden slips to 10-7 and 3-4. net 13, leaving the former Peyerk led the way with nine
In Thursday’s contest, with 16-15 edge with 24 points. The Cardinals also
Dryden and North Huron minutes gones. had Lexi Seitz (six points),
completed quarter one with North Huron then out- Ally Sobek (three) and
two points each. scored Dryden 10-5 the rest Natalie Poirier (two) reach Abby Schefka, of Imlay City, looks to score
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Boys’ Basketball
Imlay City’s Logan Wilson pressures a Yale adversary in last Thursday’s
court clash.
Imlay City picks up a victory at Yale
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY —
Imlay City bested host
Yale, 54-49, in a Blue
Water Area Conference
varsity boys’ basketball
meeting last Thursday
night.
With the result, Imlay
City improves to 6-11 and
4-7. Yale falls to 4-12 and
Dryden’s Hunter Gall (R) sprints after a loose ball in a NCTL contest with Mayville last week.
Dryden: Cards impressive in NCTL league victory
from page 1-B
scored Dryden 23-19 the
rest of the way, only to
drop a 56-29 verdict at
Capac: Gets
win over
rival Almont
from page 1-B
Almont 15-13 the rest of
the way, closing out a
39-29 win.
Trevor Boers (19
points, including three tri-
fectas) led Capac that eve-
ning. Jordan Hellmuth
(nine points), Jake Witt
(six), Andrew Sams and
Jimmy Schroeder (two
each) along with Jake
Sawyers (one) supported
his performance.
Boers also pulled down
15 rebounds.
Ethan Hall (10 points,
featuring a trey) paced
Almont. The Raiders also
had Cameron Asaro
(seven, with a triple), Clay
Schapman (four), Austin
Watt (a trifecta), Chase
Kapron (three) and Drew
Revoldt (two) reach the
scoring column.
Capac rolls past Algonac, 64-33
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
CAPAC — Capac
rolled over visiting
Algonac, 64-33, in a Blue
Water Area Conference
varsity boys’ basketball
meeting on Tuesday,
February 13.
With the outcome,
Capac improves to 12-3
and 7-2.
In Tuesday’s meeting,
Capac jumped out to a 20-9
advantage after one quarter
was done.
Quarter two saw Capac
net 13 points as did
Algonac, leaving the for-
mer with a 33-22 halftime
lead to protect.
When the action
resumed, Capac continued
to pull away. Aided by a
21-6 third quarter edge, the
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Chiefs increased their cush-
ion to 54-27 with 24 min-
utes gone.
Capac then outscored
Algonac 10-6 from that
point on, finishing off a
Photo by Kevin Kissane
64-33 win.
Jimmy Schroeder (16
1-9. edge to go ahead 40-38.
points, including a pair of
trifectas) paced Capac that
evening. The Chiefs also
had Andrew Sams (15 Capac’s Casey Bollaert (R) battles an Algonac
In Thursday’s meet- Imlay City then out- points, featuring three foe for a rebound in last week’s game.
ing, Yale grabbed a 10-9 scored Yale 14-11 the rest treys), Trevor Boers (11),
edge after one quarter was of the way, pulling out a Jake Witt (seven), Brendan Jordan Hellmuth (five), and Jake Sawyers (two)
done. 54-49 victory. Falco (five, with a triple), Casey Bollaert (a trifecta) connect.
Quarter two saw Imlay Noah Galbraith topped
Almont slips past Yale, 52-50
City net 15 points and Imlay City’s scoring attack
Yale hit for 14, making it with 30 points. The
24-24 at the halftime Spartans also had Parker
break. Lewis (12 points), Logan ALMONT — Almont basketball encounter on utes gone.
When the action Wilson (seven), Mitch slipped past visiting Yale, Tuesday, February 13. Almont then withstood
resumed, Imlay City struck Allen (three) and Hunter 52-50, in a Blue Water Area With the decision, a 15-10 fourth quarter rally
with a 16-14 third quarter Medrano (two) connect. Conference varsity boys’ Almont goes to 11-4 and to escape with a 52-50 win.
7-3. Austin Watt netted 18
In Tuesday’s encounter, points, including a pair of
Almont took a 13-11 edge trifectas, and Rafael Farias
after one quarter was com- managed 11 to to lead
plete. Almont. The Raiders also
The next two quarters had Ethan Hall (nine
saw Almont amass 29 total points), Chase Kapron
points and Yale manage 24, (seven), Clay Schapman
leaving the former with a (four) and Jordan Bourdeau
42-35 cushion with 24 min- (three) connect.
Dryden drops one to Kingston
By Kevin Kissane to protect.
Tri-City Times Sports Editor When the action
resumed, Kingston struck
DRYDEN — Dryden with a 15-8 third quarter
fell 51-41 to host Kingston edge. That left them up
in a North Central Thumb 33-25 with 24 minutes
League varsity boys’ bas- elapsed.
ketball battle on Tuesday, Kingston then out-
February 13. scored Dryden 18-16 the
With the result, Dryden rest of the way, closing out
Photo by Kevin Kissane
now stands at 10-5 and 5-2. a 51-41 win.
In Tuesday’s battle, Jared Czape (16 points,
Dryden took a 13-10 edge including a pair of trifec-
after one quarter had tas) and John DelCampo
ended. (16) proved Dryden’s
The next eight-minute toughest players to stop.
They were backed by Jack
stretch of hoops saw
Kingston generate eight Kaplan (five points, featur-
points and Dryden manage
four, leaving the former
ing a trey) along with Nate
Schenkel and Ethan
night’s end. Brendan Montague (nine Ronny Hudson (four) with an 18-17 halftime lead Rozanski (two apiece).
John DelCampo (15 points, with three triples), plus Jaylen Ledee
points, featuring a trey)
led Dryden that evening.
Jack Kaplan (nine), Jared
Czape (eight), Brady
Rodriguez and Hunter
Gall (a trifecta each) con-
Dryden gets past North Huron
The Cardinals also had Czape (five, with a trey), nect. By Kevin Kissane the end of regulation play.
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Dryden then outscored
North Huron 11-6 the rest
DRYDEN — Dryden
outlasted host North Huron
of the way, earning a 64-59
win at their expense.
in a North Central Thumb
League varsity boys’ bas-
Jack Kaplan (15,
including a trifecta) and
ketball encounter last
Friday night.
John DelCampo (15) led
Dryden with double digit
point totals. The Cardinals
With the result, Dryden
moves to 12-5 and 7-2. also had Ethan Rozanski
In Friday’s encounter, (nine points), Jared Czape
Dryden spotted North (seven), Ronnie Hudson
Huron a 14-13 edge after and Hunter Gall (six
one quarter had ended. apiece), Brady Czape (four)
The next three quarters and Nate Schenkel (two)
would see Dryden amass reach the scoring column.
40 total points and North DelCampo added 13
Huron hit for 39. That rebounds and six assists to
made it a 53-53 contest at Dryden’s cause.
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Boys’ Basketball
Almont boys get
by Goodrich, 57-55
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT — Almont
slipped past Goodrich,
57-55, in a non-league var-
sity boys’ basketball
encounter Monday night.
With the result, Almont
moves to 12-5 overall.
Goodrich falls to 9-9 this
season.
In Monday’s encoun-
ter, Almont spotted
Goodrich a 14-4 advantage
after one quarter was over
with.
The middle two quar-
Rafael Farias, of Almont, looks over his offen-
sive options in a game this past week.
Imlay City drops
clash to Cros-Lex
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY —
Imlay City wound up with
a 62-50 loss to host Cros-
Lex in a Blue Water Area
Conference varsity boys’
basketball matchup on
Tuesday, February 13.
With the outcome,
Cros-Lex moves to 8-6 and
4-5. Imlay City falls to
5-11 and 3-7.
In Tuesday’s matchup,
Cros-Lex opened up a 17-6
advantage after one quarter
was over with and widened
the gap to 30-12 at the half-
time break.
When play resumed,
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Girls’ Basketball
ters saw Almont generate
37 total points and
Goodrich net 29, closing
the gap to 43-41 with 24
minutes gone.
Almont then outscored
Goodrich 16-12 the rest of
the way, pulling out a a
57-55 victory.
Austin Watt (21 points,
including three trifectas)
led Almont that evening.
He was backed by Drew
Revoldt (14 points), Ethan
Hall (eight), Chase Kapron
(seven), Clay Schapman
Photo by Kevin Kissane
(six) and Gabe Bourdeau
(one).
Dryden’s Jordan Peters looks to finish off a fastbreak in Wednesday’s clash with Mayville.
Dryden turns back Mayville, 45-29
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
DRYDEN — The
Dryden varsity girls’
basketball team defeated
visiting Mayville, 45-29
in a Snowcoming game
last Wednesday night.
With the decision,
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Dryden improves to 10-6
and 3-3.
In Wednesday’s game,
Dryden took a 12-6 edge
after one quarter was
done.
Dryden followed it up
with a 6-5 second quarter
advantage, good for an
18-11 cushion at the half-
time break.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
The third quarter
would see Dryden net 10
points as did Mayville.
That left them up 28-21
with 24 minutes gone.
Cros-Lex picked up where Dryden then outscored Lexi Seitz, of Dryden, drives to the hoop in a game versus Mayville at
they left off. Aided by a Mayville 17-8 from that home last week.
19-16 third quarter edge, point on, putting the fin-
the Pioneers went up 49-28 ishing touches on a 45-29 Sobek led the way with courtesy of Hannah and Ella Kage (four
with 24 minutes gone. win. 15 points. The Cardinals Peyerk (12), Lexi Seitz each) plus Paige
Imlay City then put For Dryden, Ally also received points (eight), Jordan Peters Abromaitis (two).
together a 22-13 fourth
quarter rally, only to drop a
62-50 verdict.
Trevor Petri (11) and
Noah Galbraith (10) led
Capac falls on road to North Branch
Imlay City with double By Kevin Kissane Capac slips to 4-11 over- total points and Capac plied nine points, includ-
digit point totals. They Tri-City Times Sports Editor all. manage 19, giving the for- ing a pair of trifectas, to
were given assistance in In Tuesday’s contest, mer a 44-26 cushion with lead Capac. Kelsey Payne
the scoring department by CAPAC — Capac Capac spotted North 24 minutes gone. and Natalie Maday (eight
Riley Bertram (eight was handed a 56-40 road Branch a 14-7 advantage Capac then outscored points apiece), Shelby
points), David Krahn (six), setback to North Branch after one quarter was North Branch 14-12 the Husovsky (five), Delaney
Hunter Medrano, Mitch in a non-league varsity done. rest of the way, only to fall Verschure and Jona Mullin
Allen and Lonnie Wolford girls’ basketball contest The middle two quar- 56-40 when the final (four each) plus Kelsey
(four each) along with on Tuesday, February 13. ters would see North scores were added up. Payne (two) supported her
Evan Schapman (three). With the decision, Branch accumulate 30 Alexys Anderson sup- performance.
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Legal Announcements
ATTICA
TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
ATTICA TOWNSHIP
ZONING BOARD OF
APPEALS
Notice is hereby given that the
Attica Township Zoning Board of
Appeals will hold a public hearing on
Thursday, March 8, beginning at 6:30
p.m. at the Attica Township Hall,
4350 Peppermill Road, Attica, MI
48412. The purpose of the hearing is
to receive public comments on a
request submitted by Lanny Kaeding
and Linda Kaeding for a variance
from the zoning ordinance to divide
their property which does not meet the
required minimum acreage in an AG
district and rear parcel requirements.
The property is located at 3596 West
Road, Metamora, MI 48455.
A complete copy of the applica-
tion for the proposed variance may be
examined at the Attica Township Hall,
Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.
until 12 noon.
Written comments may be sent
to the Zoning Board of Appeals, at the
address above, prior to the hearing.
Verbal comments will be taken during
the public hearing.
The notice is published pursuant
to the requirements of Michigan
Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act
Number 110 of 2006, as amended.
Nancy Herpolsheimer
Attica Township Clerk
8-1
ATTICA
TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
ATTICA TOWNSHIP
ZONING BOARD OF
APPEALS
Notice is hereby given that the
Attica Township Zoning Board of
Appeals will hold a public hearing on
March 8, 2018 beginning at 6:30 p.m.,
or as soon thereafter as the agenda
allows, at the Attica Township Hall,
4350 Peppermill Road, Attica, MI
48412.
The purpose of this hearing is to
receive public comments on a request
submitted by Thomas W. Tullio and
Mary T. Tullio. The type of variance
request is an administrative review of
an official order of decision. The
applicant requests the reversal of the
resolution approving moving Owen
Tree Service mulching operation to
vacant agricultural.
The property in question is locat-
ed at 1585 S. Lake George Road,
Attica, MI 48412.
A complete copy of the applica-
tion for the proposed variance may be
examined at the Attica Township Hall,
Monday through Friday, except holi-
days, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Written comments may be sent
to the Zoning Board of Appeals,
Attica Township, P.O. Box 86, Attica,
MI 48412, prior to the hearing. Oral
comments will be taken during the
hearing.
This notice is published pursuant
to the requirements of Michigan
Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended.
Nancy Herpolsheimer, Clerk
Attica Township
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ATTICA
TOWNSHIP
ATTICA TOWNSHIP
BOARD
MINUTES OF
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
The meeting was called to order
at 7 p.m. by Supervisor Ochadleus.
Present were: Clerk Herpolsheimer,
Treasurer Mason, Trustees Lacey and
Millage $81,592.25, CDARS
$50,743.18; ICS $40,718.72: Fire
Escrow $1,529.12. all ayes, motion carried.
Police Report - There were 159
calls in January, with 96 of the calls
handled by the Township Deputies.
Old Business - Attorney Gildner
gave draft millage resolution and bal-
lot language to the Clerk. Zoning fees
will be discussed in March as well as
No Through Trucks Resolution.
New Business - Moved and sec-
onded to authorize Township Board
members, Department Heads,
Deputies, and Planning Coordinators
to attend the MTA Conference in
April. Vote taken, all ayes, motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to pull the
authorization allowing Total Marine
Technologies to store boats on his
parcel located at 4452 Imlay City Rd.
if a revised site plan isn’t provided
within thirty days as recommended by
the Planning Commission. Vote
taken, all ayes, motion carried.
Two sealed bids were presented
and opened for the museum addition.
Capac Construction at $131,077.00
and M&M Construction at $82,475.00.
These will be reviewed and recom-
mendations to the board at the March
Board meeting.
Moved and seconded to adopt
the newest Resolution for Poverty
Thayer to a three year term on the
Zoning Board of Appeals. Vote taken,
Fire - none
Park - The Park is officially
closed. People still use the track if it
is not snow covered.
Planning Commission - Planning
Administrator Lemons reported that
she spoke with Surveyor Duthler
about revised site plans for Total
Marine and Jim’s Tires. After a blight
letter was sent to the owner and renter
of the Garling house, two vehicles
were removed and two vehicles were
moved and Planner Caitlyn
McGoldrick will have a preliminary
wind ordinance draft at the next plan-
ning meeting.
Attorney - Attorney Gildner
reported that he received a call from
the library’s lawyer and they are
working on revisions of the indemni-
ty.
Ambulance - Russ Adams has
been hired as the new director of the
ambulance board.
Commissioner - Commissioner
Jarvis reported that the veteran’s
housing transitional center grant pro-
gram in Akron is facing funding cut-
backs and asked for advocate support.
Board - Clerk Herpolsheimer
had a letter from Consumers Life that
they can renew our life insurance
LLC requests of the following vari-
ances:
1. Variance from Article 2,
Section 2.23 (Waste Receptacles and
Enclosures) to allow a trash enclosure
to be situated 3 feet from a non-resi-
dential property line instead of the
required 10 foot setback.
2. Variance from Article 20,
Section 16-B (Drive-through Window
Facilities for Banks, Restaurants or
Other Allowed Uses) to waive the
requirement for additional parking
spaces.
3. Variance from Article 20,
Section 16-C (Drive-through Window
Facilities for Banks, Restaurants or
Other Allowed Uses) to allow por-
tions of the proposed parking spaces
along north and south property lines
to be situated closer than the 20 foot
requirement.
On property located at 715 S.
Cedar, Imlay City, MI 48444 on prop-
erty identified as tax parcel number
I19-83-207-100-20 (unit 2).
All interested persons are
encouraged to attend the public hear-
ing to ask questions or to make com-
ments as to the application. Written
comments may be submitted to the
Clerk at 150 N. Main Street, Imlay
City, MI 48444 at any time prior to
the public hearing.
Persons with disabilities needing

LYNN TOWNSHIP
Madeline. Absent: None. Exemption and Asset Test for 2018 policy with no premium changes. accommodations for effective partici-
The minutes of January 11 and also to adopt resolution #2018-01 Public - Brian Rowley stated that pation should contact the city clerk a
Regular Board meeting were approved to waive interest and penalty associ- there would be no Attica Days this week in advance of the meeting to
BOARD OF REVIEW as presented. ated with not filed Property Transfer year due to lack of volunteers and the request mobility, visual, hearing or
The treasurer report showed a Affidavits. Vote taken, all ayes, need to take an additional year to raise other assistance.
NOTICE new balance of: General Fund motions carried. Moved and second- enough money to hold the festival. Lynn Eutsler
The Lynn Township March Board of Review will meet at the Lynn $371,281.00 and CDARS savings ed to reappoint Maureen Lemons and The Supervisor having talked to the City Clerk
Township Office, (810) 387-3358, 13995 Yale Road, Lynn Township, $202,972.78; ICS $300,115.82; Public Geri Berry to three year terms on the attorney said the Township Board is 8-1
Michigan 48097 on the following dates and times. Safety $81,453.23, CDARS Attica Township Planning allowed to donate money to the festi-
The Board will organize and review assessments on Tuesday March $50,731.14; ICS $25,016.10; Fire Commission and to appoint Elaine val because it is promoting the com-
6, 2018. The Board will hear protests from property owners on Tuesday munity at large.
Review and pay the bills -
STATE OF
March 13th and Thursday March 15, 2018. You may protest in person to the MICHIGAN
MUSSEY TOWNSHIP
March Board of Review during the time periods listed below. Letter appeals Moved and seconded to pay the bills:
are accepted in person or by mail at the office of Lynn Township. Letter General Fund - $37,609.79, Public PROBATE COURT
appeals must be received in the office prior to March 15th 2018. Lynn Safety - $14,486.41, and Fire Fund - COUNTY OF
Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services to individuals BOARD OF REVIEW $10,163.88. Total for bills is
LAPEER
$62,260.08. Roll call vote taken, all
with disabilities upon 5 business days of written notice. PUBLIC NOTICE ayes, motion carried. Estate of James Stanley Jager,
March 6th 6:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting Mussey Township March Board of Review will be in session at the Meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Deceased. Date of birth: 11-07-1934.
Mussey Township Hall. 135 N Main, Mussey Twp. Michigan 48014 on the A complete copy of the minutes File No.: 18-038829-DE
March 13th 1:00 pm - 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. To all creditors:
following dates: is available at the Attica Township
March 15th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hall. Notice to creditors: The dece-
Monday, March 12, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Nancy Herpolsheimer dent, James Stanley Jager died
The tentative ratios and estimated multipliers necessary to compute in- Tuesday, March 13, 2018 2:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. September 15, 2017.
dividual state equalized values are as follows: Attica Township Clerk
Appeals will be heard by appointments. Please call 810-395-4915 8-1 Creditors of the decedent are
Class Ratio Multiplier If you are unable to make an appointment for the Board of Review, notified that all claims against the
Agricultural 47.35 1.05597 you may appeal by mail to: Board of Review, P.O. Box 118, Mussey Town- estate will be forever barred unless
Commercial 49.25 1.00000 ship, Michigan 48014. All mail appeals must be at the Township Hall by presented to Todd Jager, personal rep-
Industrial 46.36 1.07852 4:00p.m. March 13,2018.
The tentative ratios and factors are provided by the St. Clair County
CITY OF resentative, or to both the probate
court at 2500 Brown City Road, Imlay
Residential
Personal
46.32
50.00
1.07945
1.00000 Equalization Department. The ratios and factors indicate the amount of in- IMLAY CITY City, MI 48444 and personal represen-
8-3 crease/decrease in the 2018 assessed value of each class of property and are PUBLIC NOTICE tative within 4 months after the date
as follows: VARIANCE REQUESTS of publication of this notice.
Class Ratios Tentative Factors Notice is hereby given that the William E. Lengemann

VILLAGE OF Agricultural 48.94 1.02166 Zoning Board of Appeals of the City P81320
Commercial 47.68 1.04865 of Imlay City will hold a public hear- 202 E. 3rd Street
ing at a Special Meeting on the 15th Imlay City, Michigan 48444

ALMONT
Almont, MI
Water Booster Station Upgrades
JOB NO. 17L0155
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed Bids for the construction of the Water Booster Station Up-
grades will be received by Village of Almont, at the office of 817 N.
Main Street, Almont, MI 48003, until 11 a.m. local time on March 13,
2018, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The Project consists of constructing pressure reducing valve and butter-
fly valve, and piping removal.
Principal items of work include but are not limited to:
1 LS 12” Pressure Reducing Valve
1 LS 12” Butterfly Valve
1 LS Piping Removal
1 LS Relocate Pressure Transducer
Bids will be received for a single prime Contract.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: ROWE Profes-
sional Services Company, located at 540 S. Saginaw St., Suite 200, Flint,
MI 48502. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents
at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday during regular business
hours and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing
Office as described below.
Bidding Documents also may be examined at Dodge Data & Analyt-
ics; Construction Association of Michigan; Construct Connect; and the
offices of the Engineer, 540 S. Saginaw Street, Ste 200, Flint, MI 48502
and 128 N. Saginaw Street, Lapeer, MI 48446 on Monday through Fri-
day during regular business hours.
Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial
sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from
sources other than the Issuing Office.
Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to
Bidders.
Village of Almont, hereinafter called the Owner, reserves the right to
reject any or all Proposals and to waive any formality or technicality in
any Proposal in the interest of the Owner.
8-1
Industrial 47.69 1.04843
Residential 46.73 1.06997 day of March 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at
Personal Property 50.00 1.00000 City Hall, located at 150 N. Main
8-3 Street, Imlay City, MI.
ing will be to consider the application
CITY OF
by Browning Development Solutions,
IMLAY CITY
2018 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW
The March Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, March 13, 2018
at 8:30 a.m. for its Organizational Meeting at City Hall, located at 150 N.
Main St., Imlay City, MI 48444.
The March Board of Review will hold hearings pertaining to assess-
ments on:
Monday, March 19, 2018, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The tentative ratios and estimated multipliers necessary to compute
individual state equalized values are as follows:
CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER
AGRICULTURAL 44.75% 1.11732
COMMERCIAL 54.38% 0.91946
INDUSTRIAL 48.82% 1.02417
RESIDENTIAL 47.00% 1.06383
PERSONAL PROPERTY 50.00% 1.00000
For those residents and non-residents that are unavailable for personal
appearance to the review board, written appeals will be accepted. Written
appeals should be mailed to: March Board of Review, 150 N. Main St.,
Imlay City, MI 48444, and must be received by the Board of Review at
City Hall by 12:00 p.m. on March 20, 2018.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Individuals with disabilities requir-
ing auxiliary aids or services should contact the City Clerk by writing:
City of Imlay City, 150 N. Main Street, Imlay City, Michigan 48444 or by
calling (810) 724-2135. These meetings are open to all members of the
public under Michigan’s Open Meetings Act.
7-3
810-724-2565
February 1, 2018
Todd Jager
The purpose of the public hear- 2500 Brown City Road
Imlay City, MI 48444
8-1
BERLIN TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF REVIEW
NOTICE FOR MARCH, 2018
THE BERLIN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET ON
THE FOLLOWING DATES AND AT FOLLOWING LOCATION: BER-
LIN TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER LOCATED AT 740 CAPAC RD.,
ALLENTON, MI.
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 5:00 PM
MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2018 APPEAL HEARING FROM 9 AM TO 3PM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018 APPEAL HEARING FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM
PROTESTS BY MAIL MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN
MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018
The tentative ratios and estimated multipliers necessary to compute in-
dividual State equalized values are as follows:
Ratios Multiplier
Agricultural 49.99 1.0002
Commercial 48.83 1.0239
Industrial 49.44 1.0113
Residential 49.31 1.0139
Personal 50.00 1.0000
William Winn,
Secretary, Board of Review
NOTE: THE TOWNSHIP COMPLIES WITH THE “AMERICAN WITH
DISABILITY ACT” AND IF AUXILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES ARE
REQUIRED AT THE MEETING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES,
PLEASE CONTACT THE TOWNSHIP OFFICES AT (810) 395-4518 AT
LEAST THREE (3) DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING NIGHTS
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Cedar Lanes Women’s High Game Donna Barczewski, 199
Women’s High Series Peggy
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Women’s High Series Peggy Team High Series Lee’s Auto, 2976
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Team High Series Ridge Runners, 2082 Hits & Misses
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Early Birds Men’s High Game Josh Holt, 269
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Men’s High Game Gabe Bissett, 212 Women’s High Game Lisa Crow, 201
Men’s High Series Hank Broecker & Women’s High Series Jamie Chandler, 506
Gabe Bissett, 532 Team High Series Here for the Beer, 2018

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Capac, Dryden finish cheer seasons
By Kevin Kissane (685.16) and Vassar Brown City (604.2), DeMink represented Capac
Tri-City Times Sports Editor (637.14) held down places Laingsburg (597), that day.
one through four when the Webberville (588.7), Elizabeth Irla, Olivia
TRI-CITY AREA — final scores were added Sandusky (576.2), Burton Weaver, Abigail Kage,
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