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145th Volume - Issue No. 27
Million dollar theft ring
tied to DPW break-in
Suspects believed responsible for Imlay City incident
On duty
New full time officer
on roster in Capac,
...see page 3
Tina Marie Hillie L.
Donovan Childers
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
KENT COUNTY —
Grand Rapids Channel 13
ABC TV News reported
this week that five people
suspected in a $1 million
multi-state property theft
Natural wonders
ring have been arrested
and charged with multiple
Host of activities planned felonies.
for July at Seven Ponds, The same individuals,
...see page 5 four men and one woman,
are also believed to be
responsible for taking
nearly $10,825 in equip-
ment from the Imlay City
DPW garage Saturday,
May 18.
The suspects include:
•Hillie Larince
Childers, 51, of Pontiac.
•Tina Marie Donovan,
44, of Pontiac.
•Justine Allen
McMahon, 22, of Detroit.
Smoother ride
Imlay City grads celebrate 75th
Improvements in Almont
district are underway,
...see page 7
By Catherine Minolli
cminolli@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — The
75th anniversary of D Day
earlier this month prompt-
ed two women to arrange
another much less somber
commemoration.
Cousins Sara Bates and
Judy Walton were already
in the midst of planning a
family reunion when the
big D Day milestone hit
the media for several days
All area
leading up to the June 6
anniversary. In print and
over the air, some of the
Tri-City Times names All few remaining World War
Area Girls’ Track Team, II veterans shared stories
...see page 15 and memories of the
momentous day in 1944
when more than 160,000
TRI-CITY Allied troops converged in
France to challenge Nazi
Germany in the Battle of
TIMES Normandy.
The stories reminded
ONLINE Sara that 1944 was also a
big year for members of
her family. Her mom,
tricitytimes-online.com Maxine Savage, and Judy’s
mother-in-law Ardeth
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Class of 1944. Ardeth Walton was the class
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•Jason Lee Newsome,
28, of Detroit.
•William Douglas-Lee
Larue, 23, of Detroit.
All five are currently
lodged in the Kent County
Jail and being held on indi-
vidual $200,000 bonds.
The suspects’ arrests
came after a year-long
investigation that involved
numerous jurisdictions in
Michigan and neighboring
states.
Their charges also
include “operating a crimi-
nal enterprise,” which is
punishable by up to 20
years in prison.
The investigation
involved the participation
of numerous police agen-
cies and ultimately led to
the five arrests in Detroit
and Pontiac.
Kent County Sheriff’s
Dept. investigators report
Ardeth Walton and Maxine Savage celebrate
their 75th high school reunion at the Imlay City
BB restaurant last week.
Walton both graduated
from Imlay City High
School that year.
She thought it would
be a great idea to arrange a
75th high school reunion
for the pair, and the three
other remaining class-
mates. Judy jumped right
Photo provided
William D.L.
Larue
that the theft ring targeted
construction companies
and building sites, making
off with hundreds of thou-
sands of dollars of building
equipment, trailers, tools,
trucks, skid steers and
other items.
Kent County Sheriff
Michelle LaJoie-Young
said at least 50 thefts are
being attributed to the
group, with the majority of
them in Michigan,
although they sometimes
ventured into Ohio and
Indiana.
LaJoie-Young added
that the suspects adopted a
pattern where they would
typically target locations
on weekends, identified as
so-called “easy targets.”
Kent County investiga-
tors recently identified two
Theft page 11
Photo provided
on board. They were deter-
mined to make it happen.
On Thursday, June 27,
Ardeth, Maxine and family
members converged at the
Imlay City BB Family
Restaurant for the celebra-
tion.
Notable community
members Senator Kevin
Daley, Imlay City Schools
Superintendent Dr. Stu
Cameron, and Imlay City
Alumni Association coor-
dinator Marilyn Swihart
joined in as well.
Daley presented the
grads with special procla-
mations and Cameron
handed both women lots of
Imlay City Spartan swag.
Swihart passed along col-
orful fresh flower bou-
quets.
Family member Paula
Walton made a special
banana cake to commemo-
rate the event.
Grads page 11
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Photo by Andrea Kruse
Hot air balloon makes peaceful landing in
pasture alongside the Kruse home on Hollow
Corners Road.
Dandy sight at
Dandy K Farms
Ranchers, cattle enjoy surprise
a.m. hot air balloon landing
By Catherine Minolli
cminolli@pageone-inc.com
DRYDEN TWP. — Andrea Kruse is sipping
coffee outside on the patio of her Hollow Corners
Road home. It’s early in the day on Friday, and
she’s enjoying the long-awaited summertime
weather.
It’s around 8:30 a.m., and she’s still in her
robe. That’s the beauty of living ‘out in the coun-
try’—vast space in between homes allows for
these little early morning luxuries.
Her revere is interrupted by an unusual
sound. It’s the distinct whooshing of a hot air
balloon. Andrea’s heard this sound before. She
and husband Ken, and five boys Dillon, Colton,
Landon, Trenton and Mason have all attended the
Hot Air Balloon Festival held annually during
Metamora’s Country Days celebration. She’s also
seen an occasional hot air balloon flying over
their third generation cattle ranch.
“I didn’t think anything of it until a neighbor
texted me,” Andrea says.
“There’s a hot air balloon in your backyard,”
the text says.
Andrea turns around and takes a look, and
sure enough, there it is.
Andrea calls out to 10-year-old Mason, who’s
still in bed, prompting him to take a look.
“It was literally hovering over our beef cat-
tle—we have 50 beef cattle in the pasture next to
our house and it appeared to be landing,” Andrea
says.
The cows do not seem bothered in the least,
Andrea says. In fact, as the ballon drifts toward
the earth, the cows are right on its trail.
“It was the cutest thing ever,” Andrea says.
“The cows following it, chasing it, and then it
lands right in the middle of the pasture. The cows
were just sitting there, watching.”
It’s a peaceful landing, Andrea says, adding
that it appeared to be planned.
“I didn’t get the impression that they were
frantic at all,” Andrea says.
Awakened from his slumber, Mason doesn’t
mind at all. He enjoys the unique sight.
Apparently, so do the cattle.
“He was like ‘Mom, the cows are chasing it,’
because they were literally in a herd chasing it,”
Andrea says. “They thought it was the coolest
thing. They didn’t seem afraid.”
With all those big animals setting their sights
on the balloon and the pair of riders in the bas-
ket, Andrea has just one question.
“I wondered what they were thinking,” she
grins.
About 10 minutes later a truck shows up and
picks up the pair of passengers in the balloon.
The experience was like a little gift on a
beautiful summer morning, Andrea says. With a
job in sales, Andrea’s on the road a lot, and on a
recent trip to Holly to pick up some supplies, she
passes by a place that’s giving hot air balloon
rides.
“And literally two days later one lands in my
yard,” she chuckles.
Andrea and Ken have been operating the
‘Dandy K’ Kruse Farms for the past 19 years.
The farm has been in Ken’s family for three gen-
Dandy K page 11
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IMLAY CITY — The Imlay City Area Chamber
of Commerce welcomes Mobile Repair Zone to
downtown Imlay City with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Hope Dealers of Imlay City sponsored
on Thursday, July 18. its 4th Annual Color Run to fight heroin
The event takes place at noon at 235 East Third and prescription drug addiction at Lamb
Street, where proprietor Chad Thomas has opened his Steele Park on Saturday. The 2019 event/
new business. fundraiser attracted a large group of
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Capac hires new officer

Carlo Dealca joins department on full time basis
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
CAPAC — The vil-
lage’s police force has
grown with the addition of
a new full-time officer. right time to reinstate that
In May, the council
authorized Chief Heather
Fantin to hire Carlo Dealca.
It’s the first time in at least
five years since the depart-
ment has had a full-time
officer, other than the
police chief, among their
ranks.
Dealca has been with
the Capac Police
Department on a part-time
basis for nearly a year.
Fantin said recent
“It’s always boiled
down to finances,” Fantin
said of their recent reliance
on five part-time officers.
“Now that things are in
order we felt it was the
full-time position.”
Dealca said he was
thrilled to get the job in a
community he’s grown to
love.
“I’ve gotten comfort-
able here over the last year
working as a part-time offi-
cer and Capac reminds me
of my hometown in the
Philippines,” he said.
He grew up in Warren
and spent eight years in the
U.S. Navy as a corpsman.
despite that injury, kept
going.
After his military ser-
vice, Dealca became a
Veterans Administration
employee, working as a
psychiatry tech where he
worked with veterans in
need of substance abuse
help, housing assistance
and more.
He then opted to try a
career in law enforcement.
“It’s structured in a
way that’s similar to the
military and I like that and
I feel like I can made a dif-
ference in the community
as a police officer,” Dealca
said.
Working with youth is

Photo by Maria Brown

changes to the police con-
tract, including a transition
from pensions to 401K
plans, and a commitment
to saving dollars where
possible allowed for the
personnel change.
He served two tours in Iraq
and Afghanistan and earned
a Purple Heart and a Navy
Achievement Medal for
being hit with shrapnel
from a rocket-propelled
grenade in his foot and,
his favorite part of the job.
“I want to be a role
model for them. For some
of these kids, their parents
aren’t always around and
I like to take them under Carlo Dealca, a decorated Navy veteran, is the newest full-time officer for
my wing,” Dealca said. the Capac Police Department.

Catalytic converter heists in Imlay City Firearm thefts

Suspects apprehended Monday
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — Three
Detroit-area residents were
arrested and jailed on
Monday, July 1, for stealing
catalytic converters from
parked vehicles on Townsend
Drive.
Police Chief Scott Pike
said Officer David Rock was
summoned to a residence in
the 500 block of Townsend
Court, where a neighbor had
witnessed suspicious activi-
ty.
“At around 3:25 a.m.,
the caller reported that a
small black car was stopped
by his neighbor’s vehicle,”
said Pike. “The caller also
heard the sound of a power
tool.”
reported in area
Pike said the caller
reported that the same
sequence of events took
place near a second nearby
parked vehicle.
"...the caller reported that
a small black vehicle was
stopped by his neighbor's
car. The caller also heard
the sound of a power tool."
--Chief Scott Pike
By the time officers
arrived, the black vehicle
and its occupants had left the
area in an unknown direc-
tion.
A short time later,
Michigan State Police depu-
ties observed and pulled over
a vehicle matching the call-
er’s description occupied by
two females and one male at
the intersection of Imlay City
Road and Edwards Way
Drive.
Pike said during an
inspection of the vehicle,
State troopers found five cat-
alytic converters, a pair of
recently-used sawzalls and
additional saw blades.
He said all three suspects
were arrested and transport-
ed to the Lapeer County Jail.
Pike noted there is a
market for catalytic conver-
tors, which can be sold to
and by disreputable dealers
for upwards of $100 apiece.
Black market value
Catalytic converters,
which change engine pollut-
ants into less harmful emis-
sions before they leave your
exhaust pipe, can be profit-
able to thieves.
Catalytic converters
been required on all
American cars since 1975. resulted in some possible suspect/suspects info,”
Their theft rate has
increased in recent years
nationwide due to the black
market resale value of the
precious metals they contain,
which are palladium, rhodi-
um and platinum.
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
TRI-CITY AREA — The Lapeer County
Sheriff’s Office is investigating two incidents last
month that resulted in the theft of multiple fire-
arms.
On June 22, a resident in the 2000 block of
Bowman Road in Imlay Twp. told deputies that
numerous firearms, plus an amount of frozen
meat, were stolen from their home.
“Detectives are working on information that
was gained through their investigation which has
said Undersheriff Jeremy Howe.
Two days later, on June 24, the sheriff’s office
was informed of a burglary in the 4000 block of
Peppermill Rd. in Attica Twp.
In that incident, two muzzle loaders were sto-
len from the home.
Howe said investigators were able to collect
some physical evidence left by the suspect or

Operation C.A.R.E. in effect this 4th of July
TRI-CITY AREA —
The Michigan State Police
(MSP) is reminding motor-
ists to make safe driving a
priority during the upcom-
ing Fourth of July holiday.
Troopers will be on the
roads, joining their coun-
terparts from across the
country in the international
traffic safety initiative,
Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash
Awareness and Reduction
Efforts) to reduce or elimi-
nate traffic fatalities and
injuries.
“Help make this holi-
day enjoyable for everyone
who is using Michigan’s
roads,” said Col. Joe
Gasper, director of the
“We know that wearing
a seat belt can save your
life; buckle up every single
time and never get behind
the wheel after drinking.”
The official Fourth of
July holiday period begins
at 12:01 a.m. on
Wednesday, July 3, and
ends at 11:59 p.m. on
Friday, July 5; however,
troopers will continue this
traffic safety focus through
Sunday, July 7. Last year,
six fatal traffic crashes
resulted in seven deaths
over the Fourth of July
holiday.
Operation C.A.R.E.
began in 1977 as a collab-
orative effort between the
suspects and turned those items over to the
Michigan State Police Crime Lab for processing.
The results are pending.
Police, and is one of the includes participation from Howe said there’s no evidence to suggest the
nation’s longest-running police agencies affiliated two incidents are related.
traffic safety initiatives. It with the International Anyone with information about either of these
focuses on deterring the Association of Chiefs of cases is asked to contact Lt. Gary Parks at 810-
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Capac Days 2019

Crowds braved the heat and storms on Friday and Saturday to enjoy the fun and festivities
at Capac Days 2019, coordinated by the Capac Chamber of Commerce. The two-day event
included pedal tractor and lawn mower races, a car and tractor show, local performers, a pa-
rade, cornhole tournament, fireworks, carnival rides and games, live music and much more.

Photo by Maria Brown

Photo by Mike Mercier

Ashley Friedli takes

Andrew Post and Vinicio Ramirez go head-to-head in Friday’s push her turn during Friday’s
mower race on Main Street. lawn mower races.
Dylan Holmes of Capac cools off at the sprin-
kler strategically placed so visitors could cool
off during the Capac Days celebration on
Saturday.

Photo by Mike Mercier

Photo by Maria Brown
Photo by Mike Mercier

Spectators and participants line up to take in Jeremy Schroeder helps magician Jonathon The name says it all for this unique vehicle—
the action at the Scouts’ Pinewood Derby LaChance on stage during LaChance’s one of the many on display at the Car Show on
races on Saturday. Saturday afternoon show. Saturday.
Photo by Maria Brown

Photo by Maria Brown

With the help of audience members, Tim Muxlow (right) shows off one
of his reticulated pythons during a presentation on Saturday afternoon.
During the two-day event, attendees could also tour Muxlow’s Mobile Food vendors, inflatables, plus carnival rides and games lined Main
Reptile Zoo. Street during the two-day event.
Photo by Mike Mercier

Students from VCS Martial Arts Dojo inside

Capac’s Rising Star Dance Studio show off
their skills during a demonstration on Saturday.
Photo by Maria Brown
Photo by Mike Mercier
Photo by Mike Mercier

Penelope McNutt and Brenda Mosqueda make

Jocelyne Daly of Romeo and cousin Jenna pop bottle rocket packs at the Capac Library
Michael Aguinaga of Capac preps chicken for Lester of Armada sport patriotic cat and puppy on Saturday. The library handed out free cup-
fajitas at MaMa Rosa’s food booth for hungry faces painted by Miss Sparkles at Capac Days cakes, offered free airbrush tattoos and an
Capac Days visitors on Saturday. on Saturday. escape room challenge.
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Eastern Michigan Fair

to return on July 23-27
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — The
Eastern Michigan State
Fair is still a few weeks
away, but it’s not too soon
Facebook photo
to start making plans for
one of summer’s biggest
family events.
per person after 2 p.m. on
Tuesday and Wednesday,
and $15 all day on
Thursday.
Admission on Friday
and Saturday is $20 per
person.
Children under 3 years
are always admitted free,
but without carnival ride

Photo by Jim Lewis

Volunteers are needed to help with Saturday’s The 2019 event runs privileges.
Butterfly Count at Seven Ponds Nature Center. from July 23-27 at the his- Grandstand events
toric Fairgrounds in Imlay This year’s grandstand

Plenty happening at
City, where thousands of
local kids and adults merge
each year to celebrate the
summer season.
events start at 7 p.m. and
will feature: Midway glows and bustles with activity at
•Figure 8 Trailer Races last year’s Eastern Michigan State Fair in
on Tuesday, July 23. Imlay City.

Seven Ponds in July

DRYDEN TWP. —
Here’s what the staff at
Seven Ponds Nature Center
has planned for the month of
July.
•Butterfly Count on
Saturday, July 6 from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join naturalists for their
annual count for the North
American Butterfly
The Fair features free
parking with the price of
admission, along with daily
carnival rides, grandstand
they take a stroll, identifying events, a petting zoo, tradi-
the plants and animals that tional fair food and bever-
live there. Please register ages and a potpourri of
online. activities for youngsters
•Hop-Run-Fly, let’s see and adults.
Jonathan Woods in July on Admission prices
Sunday, July 28 at 1 p.m. Daily admission prices
Jonathan Woods is one are $10 per person on
of the center’s satellite prop- Tuesday and Wednesday
erties and it’s always inter- before 2 p.m.
esting to see what’s happen- Admission rises to $15
•Drag Racing on
Wednesday, July 24. Pages,” are coming back visitors, the new Eastern
•Monster Trucks on after an eight-year hiatus. Michigan Fair Office is
Thursday, July 25. Kempf said aerial art- located just inside the fair-
•Bump-N-Run on ist, Anthony Pages, is anx- ground’s gates in the “tan”
Friday, July 26. ious to return to Imlay City, building.
•Demolition Derby on having spent several years For questions or further
Saturday, July 27. with Cirque du Soleil. information about the 2019
The Fair will be open Other popular attrac- Eastern Michigan State
daily, rain or shine. tions making return visits Fair, call the office at 810-
‘Flying Pages’ back to the Imlay City fair- 724-4145, email to info@
Fair Manager Ian grounds are “Sea Lion easternmichiganstatefair.
Kempf is happy to Splash” and “Reptile com or visit the Eastern
announce that the popular Park.” Michigan State Fair web-
aerial act, “The Flying For the convenience of site.

Almont concert series opens with Symphony

Association. Participants
will visit many of the cen-
ter’s habitats in search of the
variety of butterflies found
at Seven Ponds. Bring your
favorite butterfly field guide,
your trusty net, binoculars,
and a sack lunch if you plan
to stay through the after-
noon. Seven Ponds has extra
nets for those who don’t
have their own. This pro-
gram is for adults and older
children who have an inter-
est in butterflies. Please reg-
ister online. Fee: $3.00.
•Golf Cart Tours on
Sunday, July 7 at 10 a.m., 1
p.m. or 3 p.m.
Physically impaired
nature lovers can join natu-
ralists for a tour of the cen-
ter’s trails on a golf cart.
Participants will visit several
natural communities to dis-
ing over there. The group
will meet at Seven Ponds
and carpool over to Jonathan
Woods to enjoy a nice walk
and see what they can see.
Please register online. First concert of season is July 11th at 7 p.m.
•Summer Bird Walk #3
at Seven Ponds Nature By Tom Wearing Community Park.
Center on Wednesday, July twearing@pageone-inc.com Coming attractions
31 at 7 a.m. Future Thursday night
Birders are invited to ALMONT — The “Music in the Park” enter-
take a walk at Seven Ponds Almont Park Board’s 2019 tainment will feature:
and see what they can find. “Music in the Park” series •July 18: Surf Zup,
Typical birds the group may opens with a perennial sponsored by Aristo-Cast,
see on this walk include favorite on Thursday, July Inc. of Almont.
Gray Catbird, Eastern 11, when the Lapeer •July 25: The Bob
Towhee, Indigo Bunting, Symphony Orchestra per- Marshall Band, co-spon-
Eastern Kingbird, House forms at the park pavilion. sored by Vinckier Foods
Wren, and some resident The Orchestra’s instru- and the Law Offices of
warblers and vireos, plus the mental music program Steve Schneider.
usual swallows, sparrows, begins at 7 p.m. and is •August 1: The 3rd
chickadees, titmice, black- sponsored by the Almont Degree Burns band returns,
birds, and woodpeckers. Area Chamber of co-sponsored by Charlie
Participants will get an early Commerce. Brown’s and Kommunity
start, take a short break back Concert attendees are Kracker Barrel.
Photo provided

cover the beauty of Seven
Ponds. Please register
online. Limit 2 persons for
each tour.
•Summer Bird Walk #2
at Jonathan Woods &
Richie Pond on Wednesday,
July 10 at 7 a.m.
Mid-summer can be a
challenging time to go bird-
ing. Thick foliage makes
birds difficult to see, and
since most birds are no lon-
ger singing their courtship or
territorial songs, they may
be impossible to hear. On
this walk the group will
retreat to the shady trails of
Jonathan Woods, where they
may see Scarlet Tanager,
Northern Waterthrush,
Ovenbird, and Red-headed
Woodpecker, among others
or, at the least, have a nice
walk in the beautiful sum-
mer woods. On the return to
the nature center they’ll stop
at the Richie Pond Preserve,
where grassland birds like
Bobolink, Eastern
Meadowlark, and Vesper
Sparrow may be seen. All
birdwatching levels are wel-
come. Bring your binocu-
lars, a snack, a beverage, and
be prepared for summer
birding. Attendees will meet
at Seven Ponds and carpool
over to Jonathan Woods.
Please register online.
•Prairie Stroll on
Sunday, July 21 at 3 p.m.
Earl’s Prairie will be in
top form during this time of
the year. Join naturalists as
at the nature center, then encouraged to bring along •August 8: The Jason
continue the walk. All bird- their own lawn chairs and Charles Band, sponsored
watching levels are wel- blankets to enjoy the show. by Gearmaster of Almont.
come. Bring your binocu- Refreshments will be •August 15: The “Rock
The Lapeer Symphony Orchestra draws big
lars, a snack, and a beverage. available for purchase from of Ages” Big Band will be
crowd to Almont’s Community Park during
Please register online for Almont Lions Club mem- back, sponsored by the
previous performance in the Park Board’s
this walk. bers beneath the pavilion. Mobil X station.
‘Music in the Park’ series.
•Yoga at the Ponds: In the event of inclem- •August 22: The sum-
Peaceful Moon Yoga on ent weather, the concert mer concert series con- Almont Community For more information
Wednesdays through July will be moved inside the cludes with a performance Park is located on Water about the 2019 Almont
24 from 6-7 p.m. Almont Lions Hall at the by the Hackwells, spon- Street, a quarter-mile east Music in the Park series,
Unwind, rejuvenate, and foot of Water Street and sored by the Yarbrough of Main Street (M-53) near call the Almont Village
relax with Catherine “Cat” adjacent to Almont Insurance Group. downtown Almont. Offices at 810-798-8528.
Minolli and the ‘Peaceful
Moon’ series.
These classes are
designed for newcomers and
beginning yoga students
and/or those who wish to
become re-acquainted with
the practice. Participants
will experience the mind,
body, and spirit connection
while learning basic yoga
poses. Participants should
wear comfortable clothing
and bring a yoga mat or a
blanket. Please register
online or stop by the nature
center. Drop in fee is $10.
•••••
The fee for most pro-
grams is the regular admis-
sion fee ($3.00 adults, no
charge for children 12 and
under, no charge for mem-
bers), unless otherwise
noted. Additional informa-
tion can be found on the
nature center’s website,
www.sevenponds.org.
Please pre-register for
events using the nature cen-
ter’s website or by stopping
in to Seven Ponds.

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IMLAY CITY — Families, friends
and neighbors turned out at the Eastern
Michigan State Fairgrounds on Saturday to
enjoy the ‘Barn Bash’ hosted by Ag
Community Relief.
A local effort to help farmers on a
national level, Ag Community Relief is
aimed at providing assistance and support
for farmers across the United States who’ve
been hit hard by natural and man-made
It’s a family affair at Saturday’s Barn Bash as Matt Woodruff and kids
Samuel, 5, and Clara, 8, Jodi Woodruff, Jaylin Woodruff, 7, Jay Woodruff
with son Jack, 2, Laci Woodruff, 11, Matt Lynch with baby Amelia (in
stroller behind), Sofia Lynch, 2, and Hannah Lynch check out the Grace
Performance booth at Saturday’s Barn Bash. The family came from
Tampa, FL, and Riley/Memphis and Avoca, MI to support the cause.
Rebecca Andrews and Randi Clark, both from
Clifford, set up the ‘Smoothie Bike’ provided
by the United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM)
in preparation for lots of riding during
Saturday’s Barn Bash.
Jared Calhoun and his son Ethan, 6, from
Oregon Twp. check out the t-shirts offered at
Saturday’s Barn Bash as Kelly O’Connor
smiles with approval of the choice.
Country music sounds of the Richard Lynch
Band filled one of the barns at the Eastern
Michigan Fairgrounds during Saturday’s Barn
Bash fundraiser.
disasters such as floods, drought, wildfires
and more.
Saturday’s event included inflatables
for the kids, live entertainment via the
Richard Lynch Band, a special barbeque
dinner, vendors, displays, and much more.
Ag Community Relief’s motto is
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By Tom Wearing
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began Thursday, June 27,
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High School.
The installation of new
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project that will include
replacement of the service
drive connecting Howland
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garage to the north of the
school.
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construction of a new park-
ing lot and repairing the
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where we had added side- on the existing property
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Our Opinion
Keep 4th of July Lots of laughs, smiles and cheering
Many “Thanks” to be look forward to working unteer wherever we needed Fest is so unique to that
celebrations safe given!!
A big “Thank You” for
with them throughout the
year for next year’s
them.
Thank you to the com-
NPR’s Michigan Radio and
Click on Detroit did stories

S
all involved with the
ummer weather is finally upon us, and Michigan Busker Fest this
for a lot of folks that means firing up year, we had such a strong
the barbeques, and celebrating with committee, and every sin-
fireworks displays, particularly this week- gle member volunteered
countless hours to make
end. The safest way to enjoy a fireworks sure the festival went off
show is to watch one conducted by a profes- without a hitch.
sional. Though fireworks are legal, they Committee members
bring with them many risks. are Barbara Yockey, Rob
According to the National Safety Mette, Jen Hill, Ian Kempf,
Julie Salsido, Kim
Council, eight people died and more than Jorgensen, Doug
12,000 were injured badly enough to require Halabicky, Debra Battani,
medical treatment for fireworks-related inci- Andrea Mette, Randy Hall,
dents in 2017. Fifty percent of those injuries Allen Rosenbalm, Leah
were to children and young adults under the Mills and Heidi Schluessler.
I appreciate all they have
age of 20. Two-thirds—some 67%—of inju- done for this festival and
ries took place from June 16 to July 16. The
majority of the incidents occurred when
amateurs attempted to use professional-
grade, homemade or other illegal fireworks
Creed over Deed or Deed over Creed?
It is said that the sig-
or explosives. But an estimated 1,200 inju- nificant difference between
ries were from less powerful devices like Christianity and Judaism is
small firecrackers and sparklers. the relative importance of
You may be surprised to learn that fire- faith. For the Christian, it is
works cause an average of 18,500 fires each “Creed” over “Deed.”
What one believes is ulti-
year, including 1,300 structure fires, 300 mately more important
vehicle fires and nearly 17,000 other fires. than what one does. For
For those who choose to use legal fire- Jews, it is the opposite:
works, the National Safety Council offers “Deed” over “Creed.”
the following tips to help ensure a safe What one does and how
show:
•Never allow young children to handle
fireworks
New website aimed at lead safety education
•Older children should use them only To help educate
under close adult supervision Michiganders about the
sources of lead in and
•Never use fireworks while impaired by around their homes and
drugs or alcohol how to protect their health,
•Anyone using fireworks or standing the Michigan Department
nearby should wear protective eyewear of Health and Human
Services (MDHHS) has
•Never hold lighted fireworks in your
hands
launched a new statewide
awareness campaign.
•Never light them indoors
•Only use them away from people, hous-
The goal of the cam-
paign is to educate families
es and flammable material about the possible sources
of lead—including paint,
•Never point or throw fireworks at dust, water and soil—and
another person how to mitigate, reduce or
•Only light one device at a time and eliminate those exposures.
maintain a safe distance after lighting The campaign includes
•Never ignite devices in a container advertising on the web,
social media and Pandora. designed to provide munic-
•Do not try to re-light or handle mal- A new website—
functioning fireworks Michigan.gov/MILeadSafe
•Soak both spent and unused fireworks —has been developed to
in water for a few hours before discarding provide a one-stop-shop on
•Keep a bucket of water nearby to fully lead, lead hazards and miti-
gation steps. It also has
extinguish fireworks that don’t go off or in links to important commu-
case of fire nity resources and informa-
•Never use illegal fireworks tion for families.
Better yet, grab a blanket and a patch of The campaign kicks off
following last week’s
lawn, kick back and let the experts handle announcement by Gov.
the fireworks show. Gretchen Whitmer, the
Department of
Michigan Busker Fest.
There were a lot of
laughs, smiles, and cheer-
ing heard throughout Imlay
City on June 14-15 and it
was a wonderful thing to
see.
On Friday, the weather
was beautiful, and even the
the clouds and rain didn’t
keep everyone away on
Saturday for all of the fes-
tivities!
I would also like to
thank Heritage Church for
the many volunteers they
brought our way—around
31 people! They were
happy and willing to vol-
one behaves is more impor-
tant than what one believes.
That distinction frustrates
some Christians as illus-
trated in a letter written by
Mary Anne Kraft of
Bloomfield Hills that
appeared in the June 30,
2019 edition of The Detroit
Free Press:
I am an 80-year-old
grandmother of six, and
Environment, Great Lakes,
and Energy and MDHHS
about the state’s new Lead
and Copper Rule and avail-
able resources.
Michigan adopted one
of the nation’s toughest
lead rules for drinking
water in 2018 that requires
removal of lead service
lines and lowers the action
level over which public
water supplies must take
steps to reduce the corro-
siveness of the water they
supply. Additionally, the
rule imposes more strin-
gent drinking water sam-
pling requirements
ipalities with more accu-
rate readings of potential
lead exposure in communi-
ties.
For children and preg-
nant women, lead exposure
is especially dangerous
because it can impact a
child’s developing brain. It
can also contribute to mis-
carriages and preterm birth.
Lead can be found in soil,
chipping and peeling paint,
drinking water if supplied
munity and out-of-towners
who came and explored
Imlay City and saw what
we have to offer. Without
Chamber members, spon-
sors, volunteers, and the
community, we wouldn’t
be able to have a festival
that is fun for the whole
family.
Another thank you to
Tri-City Times for doing a
story every single week
about the festival to let
everyone know all the
goings on for the two-day
event and always being a
big supporter.
The Michigan Busker
after listening to NPR
interviewing a doctor for
children who are in the
United States illegally
through no fault of their
own, I was appalled.
Where are the Churches
who should be aiding these
children? My Church spent
a large amount of money
sending out a very extrava-
gant brochure to ‘Unleash
by lead pipes, certain home
remedies and is used in
some hobbies and occupa-
tions. There is no safe level
of lead in the blood.
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Second prize is also
on the event. I feel it’s
going bring more people to
Imlay City.
Look for information
in the Tri-City Times and
on the Imlay City Chamber
of Commerce Facebook
page regarding start dates
for meetings aimed at
planning of the 2020
Michigan Busker Fest for
all that would like to get
involved.
Thank you again!
—Shannon Hamel
Executive Director
Imlay City Chamber
of Commerce
Imlay City
the Gospel.’ We could have
spent the money for aid to
these children.
Why are we not collect-
ing urgently needed basics
for these children? They
did not ask to be brought
here. What would Jesus
say?
Respectfully,
—Eric Flinn
Almont Twp.
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LETTER page 9

Journey unfolds, new path appears

A s the journey unfolds,
the path becomes
clear.
Isn’t this the way of all
things? To keep allowing
new experiences in and let
those new experiences take
you where they will?
I know this is true for
me. Every time I’ve dal-
time to see where this jour-
ney leads.
Thus far, it’s been an
corporate level, leading
two sessions at Romeo’s L
& L Products where the
there are people who will
take advantage and try to
manipulate the story, and
adventure. I’ve gone from company’s Wellness conversely people who’d
teaching at studios in Committee aimed to help prefer to stay in the back-
Oxford, employees de-stress and ground despite how much
Clarkston enjoy some fun together they deserve the spotlight.
and earlier this year. I’ve learned that con-
Lapeer to This year and last I’ve trary to the widely held
running led sessions at Indigo belief that “nothing ever
Photo by Mike Mercier

lied, or lingered at any one
given point, there’s been
dormancy. The creativity
and growth that comes
from change is sparked, at
least for me, by those
changes—which I’m still
learning to embrace as I let
the journey unfold. And as
such, the path is becoming
clear.
As Robert Frost so
aptly put it, there’s “a road
diverged in a yellow
wood,” and I’m about to
choose the one less trav-
eled by so here goes:
In September, I will
retire from my post here at
Tri-City Times to walk the
Peaceful Moon Yoga path
that’s unfolded before me.
I’m into my second-and-a-
half year of being the
owner/teacher, and oppor-
tunities continue to open
up. As the clock stops for
no one, I feel it’s the right
my own
practice
here in
the beau-
tiful
Peaceful
Observations in ink...
Moon Catherine Minolli
Studio
inside
Extreme Dance in Imlay
City’s Kroger Plaza.
I teach basic yoga at
Seven Ponds Nature
Center, where 16 or more
students turn out like
clockwork for each six-
week session to enjoy the
benefits of the practice in
the absolute glory of
nature.
I led the Imlay City
Boys’ Varsity Basketball
team in a modified version
of the ‘Half Moon Series,’
and this year I’ve been
invited to share the practice
with the football team, too.
I’ve taught classes at a
Lavender Farm, and also
held special workshops at
remote locations in nature.
Every sign is pointing
down the Peaceful Moon
Road, and every experience
has been something to
learn and grow from. Some
of the lessons aren’t all
warm and fuzzy, and
there’ve been bumps along
the way. But each is an
opportunity to validate
what I know, to follow my
gut intuition and to always
be grateful.
This job here has been
much the same. In the
20-plus years I’ve pounded
the keyboard, and earlier
the pavement, for local sto-
ries I’ve learned and expe-
rienced much along the
way.
I’ve learned there are
lots of interesting people
with equally interesting
stories to tell. And learned
happens in a small town,”
indeed just as much hap-
pens here as happens in the
city. Maybe even more,
because we have a local
paper to tell about it.
I’ve learned about risk-
taking from a person who’s
taken many—my boss—
and from a work family
that puts their all into what
they do, week-in-and-
week-out. Most of all, I’ve
learned about communi-
ty—the real life people
who are always there, who
are consistently supporting
others through all of the
ups and downs of the daily
grind.
What a grand adven-
ture it has been. In the
coming weeks I hope to
take a look back at some of
the stories that have stuck
with me over the 20-plus
years I’ve written for TCT.
And of course, to welcome
Peaceful Moon yogis in Warrior Pose as yours
truly leads class with glorious view at Seven
Ponds Nature Center last week.
and share feedback on your space. Thank you so very
recollections over the much!
years. Email
As always, I am pro- cminolli@pageone-inc.com
foundly grateful to all or call me at 810-724-2615
who’ve stopped by this if you’d like to share.
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Have a happy, safe Fourth of July

Editor’s note: The fol-
lowing was submitted by
state Senator Kevin Daley,
R-Lum. He represents the
31st state Senate District,
which includes Bay,
Lapeer and Tuscola coun-
ties. He may be reached at
517-373-1777, or toll-free
at 855-347-8031.
To 31st District, and I plan to lake, or enjoying a big fire- of Michigan has new laws The Fourth of July has
com- continue this tradition works display or your own regarding the use of fire- always been one of my
memorate again this year. I look for- fireworks, safety is a top works. favorite holidays. Each
this cou- ward to seeing so many priority. Public Acts 634-636 of year I look forward to the
rageous patriots come out and sup- If you are out in the 2018 allow local govern- beautiful Michigan weath-
act that port our nation’s birth and summer sun and heat, ments to reduce the num- er; celebrating with
changed what we stand for as a make sure to apply sun- ber of days and limit the parades, cookouts and fire-
Daley News... the
world, we
nation.
Independence Day is
screen—especially on chil-
dren – and drink plenty of
hours fireworks can be set
off. Local officials can
works; and spending time
with friends and family.
State Rep. Kevin Daley
celebrate also celebrated by many as water to stay hydrated. If restrict the use of consum- These great events help us

H appy birthday,
America!
On July 2, 1776, the
Second Continental
Congress voted to approve
a resolution of indepen-
dence. Then on July 4, the
official Declaration of
Independence was adopted
with those famous words
written by Thomas
Jefferson. Our Founding
Fathers risked their lives
and those of their families
to stand up against injus-
tice and tyranny.
Day each July 4th.
Indepen-
dence
The Fourth of July is
more than just a date. It is
a joyous time to celebrate
our freedom, show our
pride in our country and
remember the declaration
that gave birth to liberty in
the world.
Each year during the
Fourth of July celebrations,
I have the privilege of par-
ticipating in community
parades throughout the
a day of tradition. People
place American flags on
the graves of veterans as a
tribute to our fallen heroes
and in remembrance of the
true cost of freedom.
Others choose to host a
cookout, watch or partici-
pate in parades or load up
the car and make a trip to
the beach with friends and
family.
I want to remind
everyone that while you
are celebrating at a picnic
or parade, on a river or a
you are drinking alcohol,
do so responsibly and do
not get behind the wheel of
a car or boat.
If you are using your
own fireworks, be sure to
obey all local laws regard-
ing their use. Always use
fireworks outdoors in a
clear area, away from
buildings and vehicles, and
keep a bucket of water or
hose nearby. These tips
and others can be found at
www.FireworksSafety.org.
Also, remember the state
er fireworks except on the
following days after 11
a.m.:
•Dec. 31 until 1 a.m.
on Jan. 1
•Saturday and Sunday
immediately preceding
Memorial Day until 11:45
p.m.
•June 29 to July 4, and
July 5 if the date falls on a
Friday or Saturday, until
11:45 p.m.
•Saturday and Sunday
of Labor Day weekend
until 11:45 p.m.
celebrate our independence
and bring everyone togeth-
er.
Fortunately for you
and me, we live in an area
that loves to celebrate this
American holiday and
show pride in what our
country has grown to
become. I hope everyone
in the 31st District has an
opportunity to get out,
enjoy the weather, and
honor the founders of our
nation and those who died
protecting it.

The tyranny of entitlement We must do

How poor are they that
have not patience! What
wound did ever heal but by
degrees?
—William Shakespeare,
Othello
I admired Liz for suc-
cessfully petitioning the
Oakland County Road
will always wash out.”
In the midst of another
March, a neighbor called
better at border
Commission to designate
our lane a
and insisted I call the Road
Commission. T omorrow morning, the
day this country marks
243 years of
with young children who
are flee-
ing to
Natural “We pay taxes.

A suburbanite, I fell in
love with Lakeville at
first sight. The quaint com-
munity with curvy, tree-
lined gravel roads called
my name.
After moving ten times
since we married in 1970,
my husband and I found
our new home in 1987 on a
former sheep farm planted
in alfalfa. There, we broke
ground and built our little
house.
The weekend after we
moved in, two women
stood on our front porch.
One held a beautiful layer
cake with “Welcome”
scribed in blue icing.
“Hello!” the brunette
said and turned west. “I’m
Liz, your first neighbor that
way, in the ranch.”
“And I’m Paula, your
second neighbor that way,”
the blonde said. “We baked
this cake for your family.”
“Thank you! Won’t you
please come in?” I asked.
“Oh no,” said Liz.
“We’ll get better acquaint-
ed some other time.”
And we did.
Beauty
Road. This
protects
Demand they repair our
road. We’re entitled.”
I declined.
Independence, my kids
will wake up after a (hope-
fully) good night’s sleep in
this
country,
wanting
native veg- After my favorite grad- actual beds. They’ll have a a better
etation er retired from the Road choice of breakfast and safer
within road Commission, another filled foods—cereal, yogurt, life for
rights of
way. And I
Honest Living... his shoes. He didn’t stop
when I hailed him. Neither
eggs and pancakes—and
then get to lounge around
their pre-
cious Connecting the dots...
adored
Paula’s two
Iris Lee Underwood did the guy who replaced
him. I envisioned a photo
for awhile before I con-
vince them to get dressed.
children
too—a Maria Brown
little girls with a red line through my Although I’ll suggest it, life filled
who my two teenage face tacked to a bulletin they probably won’t brush with soccer balls, too
daughters babysat. board in the Road their teeth. many crayons and relaxed
Several years later, Liz Commission’s office. Sign along road vali- If the weather’s nice holiday mornings. I can’t
and Paula moved away This May, the perennial dates its glory. we’ll head outside where fathom the anguish they
with their families. I was problem of rainfall eroding they’ll have their choice of and their children must
on my own to learn the the entrance of our drive- explanation of his depart- riding bikes, swinging on feel at being separated and
ropes of living on a dirt way pushed me over the ment’s workload, he swings or playing in the how that only adds to the
road that collapses into edge. After an estimate to assessed the problem and sandbox. At some point in trauma of the violence
cavernous potholes come install a culvert that would determined the fix. By the day, I’ll probably they were seeking to
March and ruts like a sacrifice our ancient oak, I day’s end, three loads of grumble about soccer balls escape.
washboard in summer. called Addison Township crushed asphalt laid pre- and sand shovels littered As a nation we must
“Love it or leave it,” and Oakland Country Road pared to direct rainfall around the yard and mar- do better to assist these
locals said. Commission staff for con- from our driveway. vel at the extreme amount people, especially the chil-
So I embraced my sultation. Dear Reader, now we of crayons our household dren. Crossing the border
muddy car and our road’s Soon, a burly young wait for rain. Patience claims. to seek asylum is legal and
idiosyncrasies. I hailed the man showed up on our annulled the tyranny of I’ll have to break up a continuing to separate
man who drove the grader porch wearing a caution entitlement. Grace and squabble or two through- those families is heartless
and thanked him. vest with a gold chain and mercy grant reason and out the course of the day and unnecessary. Not pro-
“I’ve done this route cross around his neck. He understanding. but I’ll also smile at the viding those children with
for thirty years,” he’d say. smiled big. How I’d love to see my way my two kids interact. the necessities like tooth-
“All these roads were once “You must be from the old neighbors again. The oldest watches over brushes, diapers or some-
cow paths, you know. Road Commission,” I said. Email Iris at her little brother with a thing other than a foil
They’re not engineered and After an apology and irisleeu@sbcglobal.net. vigilance on par with a blanket to sleep with is
seasoned parent and her cruel and un-American.

Remember the true spirit of America

Editor’s note: We are
pleased to introduce
‘Crawford’s Commentary,’
written by Aubrey A.
Crawford. Aubrey is a
retired clinical psycholo-
gist with a background in
Christian Ministry. A histo-
rian, writer and orator,
Crawford is in his 90s and
resides at Maple Vista in
Imlay City.
little brother does what he Relying on older, unrelated
can to make his big sister children to care for tod-
laugh. dlers at Border Patrol sta-
We’ll enjoy a holiday tions is unconscionable.
of America.” They pro- the will of the majority. “A your teeming Shores, meal with family, maybe Federal officials need
duced “a Declaration of majority vote is the will of Send these, the broken light a few sparklers when to follow the law and
Independence” which said God,” as our Puritan hearts, to me— dusk settles in. After all expediently reunite these
that “all men are created ancestors were ever I lift my lamp besides the usual bedtime prep, children with relatives or
free and reminding us. Therefore, the golden door. including brushing teeth, I other caregivers here in the
equal, we have argued and Today, people all over will herd the duo upstairs U.S., instead of demanding
and and fought, compromised and the world wish they were to their rooms. We’ll read more money to build more
endowed played politics ever since. “Americans.” Except for a book or two together detention centers or buy
by the We have survived a Civil people we call “Indians,” before they settle into bed, more instant oatmeal.
Creator War, and have become the or “Native Americans,” both clutching favorite On this Independence
with the greatest nation on earth. everyone’s ancestors came blankets. When I turn out Day I’m grateful for the
right to People have come here here from somewhere else. the lights, the nightlights perseverance my immi-

L ong ago our forefathers

rebelled against
England, and founded a
new nation—the United
States of America. On July
4, we will celebrate our
243rd birthday.
We became new
nation—13 English colo-
nies from Maine to Florida
became “the United States
life, liber-
ty, and
Crawford’s Commentary.. from everywhere seeking a
better life; our diversity
“Real Americans” have
learned to listen to each
in their room blink on,
casting a warm glow on
grant ancestors exercised
in coming to this country
the pur-
suit of
Aubrey Crawford has made us great. At the
foot our Statue of Liberty,
other, to trust each other,
and work together. That is
the paneled walls.
Lately I’ve been think-
and I pray that beneficia-
ries like myself can help
happi- the poem written by Emma the secret of our greatness. ing about the phrase “life, smooth the way for the
ness.” Lazarus proclaims: As we celebrate our liberty and the pursuit of huddled masses at our bor-
We became a new Give me your tired, birthday on July 4, we happiness” and its mean- ders today and in the years
nation—a new kind of your poor would do well to remem- ing to me as a parent. My to come.
nation. The government Your huddled masses ber our Founding heart is heavy at the Contact Maria at
itself— that made its own yearning to breathe free; thought of other parents mbrown@pageone-inc.com.
decisions, ever following The wretched refuse of America page 12

Addiction is like Pandora’s box Letter:

from page 8

T heodicy is an attempt
to explain why a sup-
posedly-loving God would
allow evil to spread
throughout the world.
Why, if an omnipotent and
loving God watches over
us, does wickedness so
freely prevail? If God is
real, why did he devise
homicide, genocide, and
infanticide? I mean, we
have a word for the mass
murder of babies. I’m not
talking about abortion.
I’m talking about newborn
baby girls being tossed
into rivers or thrown away
like pieces of garbage. It
may not be particularly
common nowadays, but
not so long ago human
beings engaged in this
madness; human beings
that were said to be oper-
ating under the watchful
eyes of a loving God.
The story of Pandora is an
example of theodicy.
Pandora, according to
Greek mythology, was the
first human woman, creat-
ed by Hephaestus at the
direction of Zeus. The
king of gods had a bent
toward handling business
like a
mafia
don,
the gift of fire from
Prometheus. There is a
stark contrast between the
Michigan, 48060.
Hunter Hospitality
Blue Water Hospice Home.
Proceeds from this raf-
which is two stories, though they House (HHH) is a local fle will help the HHH
plain to both share the glories of nonprofit, providing free endowment fund continue
lodging and abundant ame- to build to a level that can
see in his misogyny. Eve brought
nities in two homes near hopefully one day sustain
motiva- about man’s descent from both hospitals in Port the needs of the guests and
tion for
giving
The Idiopathic Truth... heavenly-commune with
God by opening her
Huron. Guests are adults these homes. We are truly
with hospitalized loved blessed to have two hospi-
Pandora Tim Galbraith mouth. Pandora did the ones or treatment of their tality homes in our com-
life. In equivalent by opening a own. People needing a munity.
the Bible, jar, which, due to mis- place to stay in town before For more information
God gives man (Adam) a translation came to be a medical procedure or sur- please visit hunterhospitali-
woman (Eve) for the sake called a box. Theology, gery are also welcome at tyhouse.com, or call 810-
of companionship. In theodicy, and misogyny HHH, as are those with 824-3679.
Greek mythology, Zeus aside, being an addict is loved ones in local medical —Tracy Willard
gives man a woman to facilities, such as Marwood Hospitality House
punish him for accepting Addiction page 12 Nursing and Rehab and the Port Huron
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Town Talk
Editor’s note: Due to space
constraints announcements
will be posted one week in
advance of the event. Notices
must be received in writing by
noon Monday prior to the
publication date.
For Senior Citizens
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from
9-10 a.m. at First
Congregational Church in
Almont. Practice led by Dina
Miramonti, RYT.
Imlay City Senior Center
“Texas Hold ‘Em” 12:30
p.m. For info 810-724-6030.
Council on Aging
Membership is open to indi-
viduals 18 and older. The
Capac Senior Center is open
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. week-
days. We offer a variety of
activities such as fitness and
craft classes, a book review
group, cards and bus trips.
For info, call Lori at 395-
7889.
Almont and Dryden area
senior citizens meet the 2nd
Tuesday of the month at 12
p.m. at the Almont Lions
Hall, 222 Water St., for a
potluck and program. Call
798-8210 for more info.
Adults 55 and over are invit-
ed to Berlin Twp. Senior
Center to play cards from
noon-3 p.m. every other
Thursday. Bring a sack
lunch, beverages provided.
Senior chair exercise on
Tuesdays 10-11 a.m. Potluck
luncheons will be served the
4th Tuesday of every month
at noon. For info, call 810-
395-4518.
Dinner and card playing,
50/50 raffle and prizes of
high and low for each table
every 3rd Monday at the
Washington Senior Center,
57880 Van Dyke, Washington
Twp., MI 48094, from 4-8
p.m. For info, call 586-752-
6543.
Swing Dance Lessons at the
Port Huron Senior Center,
600 Grand Avenue, 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. For info,
call 810-984-5061.
c 
AREA UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCHES
Attica U.M.C.
27 Elk Lake Road, Attica, MI
(810) 724-0690
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m
Attica Food Bank:
Serving those in 48412,
2-4 pm, 2nd & 4th Monday
of the month.
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
Free Meals, Food
First Congregational
Church, United Church of
Christ, of Imlay City oper-
ates a Food Pantry every
Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4
p.m. The pantry is open to
people needing food assis-
tance who live in the Imlay
City School District. Located
at 275 Bancroft in Imlay
City. For more information,
including how to donate
food or money to support
the food pantry, please call
the church at (810) 724-6207
or visit www.fccuccimlay.
org.
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 Tuesdays 10
a.m. - 2 p.m., Thursdays 3-7
p.m. and the 2nd Saturday
of each month from 9 a.m. -
12 p.m. at Gateway Assembly
Church, 2796 S. Van Dyke
Rd., Imlay City. 810-724-
8110.
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 sec-
ond and fourth Monday of
the month. Proof of residen-
cy 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 ques-
tions, 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 are offered at the North
Branch Senior Center on
Monday and Thursday eve-
nings from 5:30-7 p.m. Call
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
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Come as you are - everyone is welcome!
Imlay City
U.M.C.
Corner of 4th St. & Almont Ave.
4:00 pm - St. Nicholas • 6:00 pm - Sacred Heart
(Across from the Library)
9:00 am - Sacred Heart • 11:00 am - St. Nicholas
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
Saturdays 3 pm St. Nicholas • 5:30 pm Sacred Heart
Rev. Dr. Marcel Allen Lamb
19 810-724-0687
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810-441-0322 for more info.
Orchards' Cupboard Food
Pantry is open the 3rd
Saturday of every month 9
a.m.-noon. Food distributed
at 74903 McKay Rd., Bruce
Twp., 586-336-4673. www.
orchardsonline.org.
Museums
The Almont Community
Historical Society Museum
is open Saturdays from 1-4
p.m. Please stop by and
learn about your communi-
ty. Society meetings are held
at the museum on the second
Monday of the month at 7
p.m. For more info call 810-
796-3355.
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 Dryden Historical
Society's depot museum will
be temporarily closed due to
road and sidewalk construc-
tion. Watch for info regard-
ing the reopening of the
museum.
The Imlay City Historical
Museum is open Saturdays
from 1-4 p.m. for the 2019
season.
Youth Events
HC Kid's Camp is FREE for
kids 5 years old to 5th grade.
Kids will participate in
games and large group ses-
sions. Register online at
https:/experienceheritage.
org/events/hckc-ic/. At
Heritage Church Imlay City
Campus July 8-11 from
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Vacation Bible School. Aug.
5-8. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Family
of Christ Lutheran Church,
7191 Imlay City Rd. All ages
welcome. Theme is Warriors
for God. No cost and lunch is
included.
Ready, Set, Go! Workshop.
This is a FREE workshop
for 3-5 year olds & parents/
caregivers! Enjoy fun proj-
ects 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 play-
groups, children will partici-
pate in storytime, develop-
mentally appropriate games
and crafts, learn new skills,
and enjoy a snack and social
time with other children.
Parents will have the chance
to talk to other adults with
same-age children. Register
now for the next session!
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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Sunday School 11:15 a.m.
Community Men’s & Women’s
9:30 am 11:00 am
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Sacred Heart - Imlay City
St. Nicholas - Capac Goodland
Community
Pastor: Rev. Noel Cornelio
Saturday Mass
Sunday Masses
6:00 pm (Spanish) - Scared Heart
Weekdays
2008 N. Van Dyke
Tuesday at St. Nicholas at 8:30 am
Wednesday at Sacred Heart at 10 am
Imlay City, MI 48444
First Thursdays at St. Nicholas at 7 pm
First Fridays at Sacred Heart at 7 pm
First Saturdays at Sacred Heart at 8 am
Confessions
Worship Service: 10:00 am19
First Saturdays at 7:30 am at Sacred Heart
Sundays at 5:30 pm before the Spanish Mass 19
Imlay City
Church of Christ
670 N. Van Dyke
Lutheran Church -
Imlay City, MI 48444
Sunday Service Missouri Synod
Bible Study (all ages) 10:00am 7191 Imlay City Road, Imlay City
Morning Worship 11:00am
1st Sunday of the
Month Evening Service 2:30pm
Wednesday Bible Classes (all ages) 7:00pm Contemporary Service - Wednesdays 7:00 pm
810-724-3306
COME WORSHIP WITH US!
John Barker, Minister
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Numerous locations and call Julie at 810-388-0868. to schedule an appointment
dates available. For more
info and to sign up call the For those that have experi-
please call 810-667-0448.
Family Literacy Center at enced the death of a loved Free hearing and vision
810-664-2737. one, a support group is avail- screens for children of pre-
able facilitated by a trained school age are available at
United Hospice Service the Lapeer County Health
Support Groups (UHS) bereavement volun-
teer. Marlette Regional
Department. To schedule an
appointment please call 810-
Woman's life Chapter 855 Hospital, 2770 Main Street 667-0448 or 810-245-5549.
will meet at the Lois Wagner
Memorial Library in
in Marlette, hosts this sup-
port group the 1st Tuesday Capac Pharmacy is teaming
with Support Million Hearts
Richmond at 6:30 pm on of each month in the
Administration Conference by offering in-pharmacy
July 9, 2019. Everyone is blood pressure screenings,
welcome to attend. Room. For time and more
info, call 800-635-7490 or 136 North Main St. in Capac,
Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) visit www.marletteregional-
meetings are held every hospital.org. Everyone is invited to come
Saturday at 10 a.m. at West and have their blood pres-
Berlin United Methodist TOPS 620 Lapeer weight- sure read for free.
Church, Allenton. loss group meets Tuesday
nights at the Hunter’s Creek
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
meetings are held every
Mobile Home Park Club
House, 725 DeMille Rd. in Events
Monday night at 8 p.m. at Lapeer. Weigh-in from Families Against Narcotics is
St. Paul's Lutheran Church 6-6:30 p.m., meeting from featuring Almont Police
in Imlay City. 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more info Officer Amanda Manning
call 810-667-0999. who will talk on "The
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
and Al-Anon meetings are Dangers of Vaping" on
held every Wednesday night
at 8 p.m. at the Capac United
Fundraisers Thur., July 11 at 7 p.m. at St.
Matthew's Anglican Church,
220 W. Nepessing St., in
Methodist Church, Capac, Woman’s Life Chapter 855’s
MI. downtown Lapeer. For info
Bottle & Can Drive contin- call 810-728-2011 or visit
ues all year round. Funds
Grief share. Tuesdays at 1 Lapeer@familiesagainstnar-
p.m., Imlay City Sr. Center, support those in need as we cotics.org.
continue to fight hunger and
Lamb Steele building on
Third St. New series starts homelessness in our commu- Heritage Church Block
nity. Call 810-392-5136 for a Party in Imlay City after the
Aug. 6. For info or to regis-
ter call Tracy at 810-724- drop off point, or pick up 9:30 service. Sun., July 14,
6030 or Ginger at 810-724- service for a large donation. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free food,
5772. Make a difference today by inflatables, bacon tent, corn-
donating! hole tournament, raffles
Lapeer Area Citizens throughout the event and
Against Domestic Assault The Imlay City Christian more. The whole community
School has discount cards
meets 1-3 p.m. every is welcome to this free event!
available for sale. Proceeds
Wednesday in the Lapeer *Food truck on site for spe-
Court House for personal benefit the school's athletic, cialized purchases.
music and PE programs. For
protection order clinic. For
info 810-246-0632. more information call Imlay Zumba Gold. Combines
City Christian School, Mon.- dance steps with a low
10A Friday AFG Family Fri. 8-4, 810-724-5695. impact routine. Bring water
Groups meeting. Imlay City and a face towel. Every
FOC Lutheran Church, Monday and Wednesday
7191 Imlay City Rd, Imlay
City. Contact Ginger Miller
Craft Shows/Bazaars 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Washington Parks and Rec
at 810-724-5772 for more
information.
Rummage Sales Center, 57880 Van Dyke,
Washington Twp. Fee
Vendors are being sought for charged. Call 586-752-6543
Romeo Washington Parks the Sacred Heart Columbus for info.
and Rec. One on one grief
Day Craft Bazaar. Sat., Oct.
counseling provided at both 12, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 700 Maple Sculpt, Flex and Stretch.
Romeo and Washington Beneficial weight training.
Vista, Imlay City. For an
Centers. By appointment application email jacquemk- Every Monday, Wednesday
only, please call to set up and Friday. Washington
ing@gmail.com.
your appointment today Parks and Rec Center ,
586-752-6543. Free of Crafters/Vendors Wanted! 57880 Van Dyke, Washington
charge. 2019 Fall Craft Show at St. Twp. Call 586-752-6543 for
Nicholas Catholic Church times and prices.
FOR WIDOWED MEN & on Sat., Nov. 16 from 9 a.m.
Other
WOMEN: Lunch-Cards- - 3 p.m. 4331 Capac Rd.,
Friendship. Join us every
Capac Eight foot table at
3rd Tuesday of each month $25 each. Call 810-395-7532
from 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at or 810-310-0187 to register. Free tutor training for peo-
Cavis Pioneer Restaurant, ple who would like to help
Medical Care
5600 Lapeer Rd. in Kimball others in our community
Twp. 48074. No RSVP neces- improve English skills.
sary. For more info call Volunteer basis. Please call
Joanne K. at 810-324-2304. Lapeer County Health
Department, 1800 Imlay for orientation before train-
This activity is sponsored by ing at 810-664-2737.
Widowed Friends, a peer City Rd., Lapeer - Regular
support group www.wid- Immunization Clinic Hours: Volunteer for the Habitat for
owedfriends.org. (held in 2nd floor clinic area) Humanity of Lapeer County
Walk-In, Mondays 1-3 p.m.; at the office. Interested par-
Widowed Friends invites all By Appointment Only, ties can call 810-664-7111
widowed to join us for Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.-11:30 and speak to Carolyn,
breakfast and friendship in a.m. and 4-6 p.m., Thursdays Cheryl or Pete at 810-660-
a safe setting every 2nd and 1-3:45 p.m. Hepatitis vac- 7823.
4th Monday of the month at cine is now available. For
9 a.m. at Sero’s, 925 Gratiot additional info, to check if
in Marysville. For more info, we accept your insurance, or Club News
Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW) of Imlay City, Post
2492, 598 N. Almont Ave.
(Fairgrounds Rd.) Overseas
Veterans Meetings 2nd
Thursday, every other
month, 7 p.m.; Post Meetings
1st Thursday every month, 7
Holy Redeemer Light of Christ p.m.; Auxiliary Meetings 1st
Saturday of every month, 10
Lutheran Church Community a.m.
4538 Dryden Rd. • Dryden, MI
Church
810-796-3951 Almont/Dryden Masons
4411 Newark Road meets 7 p.m. every 2nd
Attica, MI 48412 www.lutheransonline.com/holyred 2720 Winslow Road Thursday of the month at
8:00 am - BIBLE CLASS
810-724-2702 9:30 am - WORSHIP Imlay City, MI 48444 Masonic Center in Almont.
11:00 am - SUNDAY SCHOOL & 1 Mile South of I-69 Overpass
BIBLE CLASS The Imlay City American
www.newlifechristian.net
ALL WELCOME!!! Sunday Worship 10:30 am Legion Post 135 meets the
Pastor Tim Martin Pastor Steven Helms
Sunday 10 a.m. Service 19 Christian Preschool Available Phone: 810-724-6999 2nd and last Wednesdays of
19 19 the month at 7:00 p.m. The
Imlay City Almont BLESSED HOPE
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post is located at 212 E.
Third Street. Contact them
C.R.C. First Baptist Church BAPTIST CHURCH at 810-724-1450 or ameri-
395 N. Cedar (M-53) canlegionpost135@frontier.
www.imlaycitycrc.org Wayne Boyd, Pastor 1635 Berville Road, Allenton, MI
Phone: (586) 784-5854 com.
Worship 10:00 a.m. 881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888 Sunday School - 10:00 am
Sunday Bible Classes: 9:45 am Sunday Worship - 11:00 am The Evening Star Quilt
Youth Ministry Worship Services Eve. Service - 6:30 pm Guild meets the last
MOPS Program 10:30 am & 6:00 pm
Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm Wed. Service - 6:30 pm Wednesday of each month at
fbc@airadvantage.net Christian School K-12 the Davison Senior Center,
Bible Studies
Live Webcasting Sunday all worship services A Warm Welcome Awaits You! 10135 Lapeer Rd. in
810-724-4315 over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont
Come Grow With Us! 19 Proclaiming the Sovereign Grace of God Gayle P. Hortop, Pastor
19
Davison. Meetings start at
6:30 p.m. and doors open at
GATEWAY ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 6 p.m. For more info call
ASSEMBLY
(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court • Capac, MI Lisa, 810-358-7294.
(810) 395-7557
Markets
Church 2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City 
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Evening Service - 5:00 p.m.
 Every Sunday The Lapeer
Wednesday Family Night - 6:30 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. Center's Flea Market is open
Supervised child care during all services 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. with up to 75
810.724.1747 Sunday School
booths inside and outside
Phone: 810-724-8110 9:00 a.m. September thru May
Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist Staffed Nursery During Worship selling a huge variety of
19 19
items to the public. For
Family of First Congregational Church information on space rent-
als, call 810-347-7915. Low
Christ United Church of Christ
201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI
rental prices on inside and
outside space. There is no
275 Bancroft - Imlay City
810-798-8855 admission charge. For gen-
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service eral information on the Flea
at 10:15 a.m.
Bible Study - 9:00 am 810-724-6207 Market, Lapeer Center
Worship Time - 10:30 am fccic@5thandbancroft.com Nursery available and Jr. Church
for ages 3 thru 5th grade
room rentals and catering,
Children’s Church - 10:30 am Facebook: @FirstCongregationalUCC.ImlayCity call 810-664-2109, email lap-
www.fccuccimlay.org Jr./Sr. High Youth Group ~ Sunday’s 6-8pm
SALT Program ~ Tues. & Thurs. 4-5:30pm eercenter@gmail.com or see
Phone 810-724-2620 “No matter who you are or where you are Pre-School - 5th grade www.LapeerCenter.org.
lutheranfamilyofchrist.org on life’s journey, you are welcome here!” Pastor William King
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Imlay district budget includes
slight pay hike for employees
School board gives nod to 2019-2020 budget
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — The
district plans to add a small
number of new staff mem-
bers, plus give employees a
one percent wage increase,
in their 2019-2020 school
year.
The budget, approved
at their June 24 meeting,
assumes an enrollment of
1,980 and a per pupil
increase of $180 per pupil.
All employees will see a
one percent wage increase
and teachers and adminis-
trators will see a full step
increase.
With the retirement of
one teacher and one bus
driver, Imlay City Schools
will reduce one section in
first grade and eliminate
one bus run.
Lavender Fest hits
Imlay City July 11
Fairgrounds hosts 3 day event
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — The
Michigan Lavender
Festival got it’s start in
Romeo in 2002 but as the
number of vendors and vis-
itors have grown with each
passing year, organizers
have had to search for more
spacious grounds to host
this three-day event.
For the first time in it’s
17 year history, the festival
will call the Eastern
Michigan State Fairgrounds
home this year from July
11-13.
“Fair Manager Ian
Kempf has been incredible
to work with. He has a big
heart and truly cares about
the people in this commu-
nity. He has gone the extra
mile to welcome us and put
a lot of effort into connect-
Average tax refund on rise from last year
TRI-CITY AREA —
More than 3.3 million state
income tax refunds were
processed for the 2018 tax
year that provided taxpay-
ers with over $1.9 billion,
according to the Michigan
Department of Treasury.
As of mid-June, the
average taxpayer refund
was $571, up from last
year’s $552 average. To
date, more than 4.8 million
returns have been pro-
cessed by the state Treasury
Department, with 91%
reviewed and finalized
within two weeks of receipt.
The remaining 9%
Beef cattle on the ‘Dandy K Kruse Farms’ are curious about the invaders from the sky bearing down on their pasture on Friday.
Amy Swantek, the dis-
trict’s Director of Business
Services, said they antici-
pate seeing additional rev-
enues in the new year from
increased At Risk funding
($25,000), additional oper-
ating millage monies since
the original levy was
restored to 18 mills
($17,000) and extra funds
by adding a preschool sec-
tion ($41,000) and antici-
pated growth in their popu-
lar latchkey services
($11,000).
The district has opted
to create a coordinator posi-
tion for their Early Learning
Center, restore a full-time
secretarial position at
Weston Elementary and
start paying a portion of the
new high school counselor
position made possible
through their partnership
ing us with all the right
people,” said festival orga-
nizer Jennifer Vasich-
Keene.
“It’s like a breath of
fresh air to work with this
venue.”
The Michigan Lavender
Festival opens at 4 p.m. on
Thursday, July 11 and
wraps up Saturday, July
13 at 6 p.m. The festival
will feature an artist
and makers market, work-
shops and seminars,
free kids activities, a food
truck gathering and free
shuttle service to Imlay
City’s own Indigo Lavender
Farm.
Vasich-Keene hosted
her first festival in her
Romeo boutique shop and
for the last seven years, it’s
been held at Blake’s Farm
in Armada.
This is also the first
required additional review
and were processed within
two to six weeks.
“Refunds are important
to Michigan taxpayers,”
State Treasurer Rachael
Eubanks said.
“Our team worked dili-
gently during peak filing
times to ensure refunds
were issued promptly and
calls for assistance were
answered. I am proud of
our team and look forward
to continuing to identify
ways to serve taxpayers
better for next year.”
A decrease in filed tax
returns over the past five
with the Michigan College
Access Network.
The budget calls for
setting aside $110,000 for
bus replacements and
$250,000 for annual main-
tenance and capital proj-
ects. The district opted to
not allocate $150,000 for
their roofing project fund
as in past years.
After amendments to
the 2018-19 budget, Imlay
City Schools’ fund balance
stood at 10.3 percent. They
anticipate to add monies
back to that savings account
in the new fiscal year and,
come June 2020, project
that fund will stand at 11.5
to 12 percent.
In other meeting mat-
ters:
•The board approved
teacher Bob Beebe and
Greg Irwin’s request to take
Sisters on the Fly will host a vintage camper
display or “Glamping Village” at the Michigan
Lavender Festival next week at the Eastern
Michigan State Fairgrounds.
year the festival is partner-
ing with Guernsey Farm
Dairy to launch lavender
ice cream and lemonade
products.
Kids events will include
Mad Lavender Scientist
performances, a petting
zoo, local author storytimes
and several DIY demon-
strations.
The food truck gather-
ing will feature more than a
dozen eateries that will
serve up everything from
pierogies and gelato to
years is due to the state
Treasury Department pro-
cessing returns in the year
they are received. Few tax
returns are being carried
over into the following
year.
Taxpayer calls to the
Individual Income Tax
Information Line were
answered within 2 minutes
15 seconds, down from 5
minutes 6 seconds in 2015.
The state Treasury
Department estimates more
than 500,000 taxpay-
ers–10%–have still not
filed state income tax
returns for the 2018 tax
high school students on a
2021 trip to the Galapagos
Islands.
•Trip requests from the
cross country and girls bas-
ketball programs for 2019
summer camps were
approved.
•Members approved
merit pay, in the amount of
$400, for teachers and
administrators receiving a
“highly effective” rating
during their evaluations.
•The board approved
contracts with unions rep-
resenting teachers and
support staff and those
employees not represented
by a union including admin-
istrators and the superinten-
dent.
•Members gave the
okay for cooperative agree-
ments with the Dryden
school district for joint
wrestling and competitive
cheer programs.
Facebook photo
paella to shawarma.
Special guests include
wellness advocates Dr.
Eric and Sabrina Zielinski;
Girl Talk with K who will
host Detroit’s Future Is
Female Women’s
Entrepreneurial Fireside
Chat and Sisters on the
Fly, an outdoor adventure
group for women who are
providing a vintage camper
display.
For more information,
visit michiganlavenderfes-
tival.net.
year. Taxpayers have four
years to file a return and
claim an outstanding
refund.
Those who have not
filed and owe taxes should
file immediately to avoid
further penalties and inter-
est. The state Treasury
Department can work with
individuals to design a pay-
ment plan if needed.
To learn more about
Michigan’s Individual
Income Tax, go to www.
michigan.gov/incometax or
follow the state Treasury
Department on Twitter at
@MITreasury.
Page 11-TRI-CITY TIMES-JULY 3, 2019
Photo provided
Imlay City Schools Supt. Stu Cameron pres-
ents Spartan swag to Class of 1944 alums
Ardeth Walton (left) and Maxine Savage (right)
as Senator Kevin Daley and family members
Gary and Warren Walton look on.
Grads: Members of
Class of 1944 reunite
from page 1
Along with Ardeth and cessful.
Maxine, three classmates “Everyone had a great,
remain: Jean Ferrier of great time, it was a lot of
Minnesota, Alice North fun,” Judy says, adding
of Dearborn, and that Ardeth even joked
Willard Winslow of
Imlay City.
Willard was unable to
around with Daley.
The Valedictorian of
the Class of 1944, Ardeth
attend as his wife was not passed along some wisdom
well. Ardeth and Maxine to the Senator.
tried to Skype Jean “See, you have to be
Ferrier—Judy says it’s smart and you’ll live a
unknown if they were suc- long life,” Ardeth said.
Theft: Million dollar ring
busted, linked to Imlay
from page 1
of the male suspects in a involved investigation that
surveillance video in a sto- has led to these arrests and
len truck they were using charges.”
to steal a trailer from a
Byron Township construc- DPW missing items
tion business in Kent The following items
County. were reported as missing
from the Imlay City
A trail of criminality DPW garage. They include
According to investiga- two Stihl chain saws val-
tors, the theft ring had ued at $1,500; two Stihl
struck at least six times in backpack blowers, $1,000;
Kent County, six in Ottawa two Stihl cut-off saws,
County, along with loca- $2,000; 1 Stihl walk-
tions in Frankenmuth, behind cut-off saw; $3,000;
Fremont, Midland, Taylor
and Imlay City.
Imlay City Police
two Honda generators,
$2,000; two Dewalt cord-
less drills, $500; one
Chief Scott Pike believes Dewalt 3/8” impact, $150;
the suspects lodged in two battery chargers; one
Kent County Jail are the Dewalt 1/2” impact, $200;
same individuals who one Dewalt cordless
broke into and stole Sawzall, $150; and miscel-
equipment from Imlay laneous copper tubing, val-
City’s DPW garage in ued at $325.
May. Pike is not yet sure if
“From what I have any of the items taken
gleaned from the informa- from the DPW garage will
tion from Kent County be among the items recov-
and Michigan State ered.
Police, I have a high “From what I under-
degree of certainty that stand, they have truckloads
these are the same people,” of stolen property to sort
Pike said on Monday. through,” said Pike. “It
“This has been a very long, could be awhile.”
Dandy K:
from page 1
erations.
Along with the gift of
the hot air balloon landing,
Andrea says she feels espe-
cially gifted with five sons.
Each of them pull more
than their weight on the
farm.
Dillon is studying agri-
culture at Michigan State
University; Colton is a
2019 graduate of Almont
High School working in
the construction field;
Landon, 16, is a junior at
AHS, Trenton will start his
freshman year there.
10-year-old Mason rounds
out the crew.
Both Andrea and Ken
work full time jobs along
with running the organic
beef cattle farm.
Photo by Andrea Kruse
In the 19 years they’ve
lived on the farm, they’ve
never had a hot air balloon
land in their yard.
“It was a good way to
start the day,” Andrea says.
Page 12-TRI-CITY TIMES-JULY 3, 2019
America: A tradition of respect
from page 9
Fathers—George
Washington, Benjamin
Franklin, John Addams,
and Thomas Jefferson—
argued and fought, but also
trusted and respected each
other. Hopefully they have
told us that it is okay to
differ with each other if we
also respect each other.
That is a powerful
message for us in this elec-
tion year once again.
Americans will differ—
we’ll argue and fight, but
if we respect each other
and truly listen to each
other, the United States of
America—the truly united
states of mankind, will pre-
vail and freedom will con-
tinue to nourish us
We must continue to
Legal Announcements
ATTICA
TOWNSHIP
ATTICA TOWNSHIP
BOARD
MINUTES OF
JUNE 13, 2019
The meeting was called to order
at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Ochadleus.
Present were: Clerk Herpolsheimer,
Treasurer Mason and Trustees Lacey
and Madeline. Absent: none. The min-
utes of May 9, 2019 Regular Board
meeting were approved as presented.
The agenda was approved as present-
ed.
Correspondence - A memo from Ruth
Hughes Memorial Library was read
and flyers are available to register for
the Lapeer County Emergency
Notification System.
The treasurer report showed a
new balance of: General Fund
$410,469.35 and CDARS savings
$203,728.32; ICS $300,370.27;
Public Safety $89,484.40, CDARS
$50,932.08; ICS $25,038.50; Fire
Millage $58,114.06; CDARS
$50,932.08; ICS $20,045.51: Fire
Escrow $8,485.86; ICS $41.52 and
deposited escrow has $50,023.29.
Police Report - 155 calls in May
with 65 handled by the Township
deputies.
New Business - Moved and sec-
onded to approve the July 1, 2019
through June 30, 2020 budget and
wage increases as presented at the
May 9th meeting. Roll call vote taken,
ayes 4, nay 1, motion carried.
Owen Tree Service Special Land
Use: Moved and seconded to deny
the Owen Tree Service Special Land
Use. Roll call vote taken, ayes 2, nays
3, motion failed.
Moved and seconded to approve
the Owen Tree Service Special Land
Use request as recommended by the
Attica Township Planning
Commission, subject to the Special
Conditions recommended by
Supervisor Ochadleus. Roll call vote
taken, ayes 3, nays 2, motion carried.
Moved and seconded to approve
the Owen Tree Service Site Plan as
recommended by the Attica Township
Planning Commission. Roll call vote
taken, ayes 3, nays 2, motion carried.
Moved and seconded to autho-
rize Planning and Zoning
Administrators Lemons and Schultz
and Planning Commission and ZBA
members to attend the conference in
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Bellaire, MI on July 9 and 10. Roll
call vote taken, all ayes, motion car-
The purpose of the hearing will
be to consider the application by Greg
ried. & Tricia Dennis for a Special Land
Moved and seconded to appoint Use Request from Section 11.3 (T) for
Cara Ann Capizzo to fill the vacancy the purpose of having an open air
on the Planning Commission Board business in a B-3 (General Business)
that expires March 31, 2021. Vote District to be located at 613 N. Cedar
taken, ayes all, motion carried Street, Imlay City, MI 48444 on prop-
Fire - none erty identified as tax parcel number
Park - The track has been I20-27-609-040-00, I20-27-608-040-
repaired and resurfaced. 00 and I20-27-607-040-00.
Planning Commission - Rowe Comments may be submitted in
Engineering reviewed Starr Mining's writing or in person. Persons with
annual conditions reports so the pro- disabilities needing accommodations
cess of applying for a four year min- for effective participation should con-
ing permit extension may go forward. tact the City Clerk a week in advance
There will be discussion of the use of of the meeting to request mobility,
storage containers on property at the visual, hearing or other assistance.
June meeting. 27-1
Review and pay the bills -
Moved and seconded to pay the bills:
General Fund - $51,677.46, Public
IMLAY
Safety - $11,313.87, and Fire Fund - TOWNSHIP
$17,882.43. Total for bills is IMLAY CITY, MICHIGAN
$80,873.76. Roll call vote taken, all IMLAY TOWNSHIP PARK
ayes, motion carried. IMPROVEMENTS
Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. JOB NO. 19C0038
A complete copy of the minutes is
ADVERTISEMENT
available at the Attica Township Hall.
FOR BIDS
Nancy Herpolsheimer
Sealed Bids for the construction
Attica Township Clerk
27-1 of the Imlay Township Park
Improvements will be received by
IMLAY
Imlay Township, at the office of 682
North Fairgrounds Road, Imlay City,
TOWNSHIP Ml 48444, until 11 a.m.. local time on
BOARD OF REVIEW July 24, 2019, at which time the Bids
received will be publicly opened and
The Imlay Township 2019 July
read. The Project consists of con-
Board of Review will meet Tuesday,
structing pickle ball courts, fencing,
July 16, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Imlay
and HMA parking lot and pathways.
Township Hall 682 N. Fairgrounds
Principal items of work include
Road. The July Board of Review will
but are not limited to:
review Principle Residence
445 Ton HMA parking lot
Exemptions, Qualified Agricultural
and pickle ball
Exemptions, current year Poverty
court
Exemptions, Veterans Exemptions,
2,310 Sft Concrete sidewalk
and qualified errors of fact. The July
268 Lft Chain link fence
Board of Review will not hear appeals
560 Syd Aggregate base
on assessment and taxable values.
1 Lsum Site furnishings,
27-2
court coloring,
pavement marking
Bids will be received for a single
CITY OF prime Contract.
IMLAY CITY The Issuing Office for the
Bidding Documents is: ROWE
PUBLIC NOTICE Professional Services Company,
SPECIAL LAND USE located at 128 N. Saginaw Street,
Notice is hereby given that the Lapeer, MI 48446. Prospective
Planning Commission of the City of Bidders may examine the Bidding
Imlay City will hold a public hearing Documents at the Issuing Office on
on the 23rd day of July 2019 at 7:00 Monday through Friday during regu-
p.m., at City Hall, located at 150 N. lar business hours and may obtain
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Addiction: A struggle against misery
from page 9
not altogether unlike being
Pandora.
Pandora’s involvement
in the world’s inheritance
of evil is complicated, but
there is little doubt she
was fated to be a curse. In
their low moments, many
addicts believe themselves
to be a curse to their loved
ones. When Pandora
opened her box, she
unleashed misery unto the
world. An addict that is
indulging in their sickness
brings misery into the
lives of those who care for
them. Engaging in addic-
tion is very much like
opening Pandora’s Box.
Once it is opened it is very
difficult to close.
from the Issuing Office as described
below.
Bidding Documents also may be
examined at ROWE Professional
Services Company located at 540 S.
Saginaw Street, Suite 200, Flint, MI
48502; Dodge Data & Analytics;
Construction Association of
Michigan; Builders Exchange of
Lansing; Construct Connect; the
office of the Imlay Township, 682
North Fairgrounds Road, Imlay City,
MI 48444, on Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday between the hours of 9
a.m. and 1 p.m.; and the office of the
Engineer, 128 N. Saginaw Street,
Lapeer, MI 48446 on Monday through
Friday during regular business hours.
Drawings, Specifications, and
other Contract documents for submit-
ting a bid must be obtained upon
application at the office of ROWE
Professional Services Company, upon
the payment of $40 per set for prints,
and $30 for portable document format
(PDF) files which can be obtained
after completing the Request Bid
Package form found at http://www.
rowepsc.com/visitor-resources/plan-
holder. Prints and PDF files may be
purchased together for $60. Plans and
specifications will not be
mailed/e-mailed until payment is
received. The non-refundable fee shall
be by credit card (Visa, Mastercard,
American Express or Discover
accepted) or in check form and shall
be drawn payable to ROWE
Professional Services Company. The
Engineer’s address is ROWE
Professional Services Company, 128
N. Saginaw Street, Lapeer, Ml 48446
and the telephone number is (810)
664-9411. Bidding documents must
be purchased from the Engineer. Bids
submitted on forms obtained any-
where besides the office of ROWE
Professional Services Company will
not be accepted. 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.
State or federal funds are being
used to assist in construction and rel-
evant State or federal requirements
will apply. The Contractor shall
adhere to all applicable Federal, State
and local laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations prohibiting discrimina-
tion, including, but not limited to, the
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I have my own box of Pandora slammed her box
sorts inside of me, which I shut, for the first time
go to great lengths to keep truly understanding what
sealed shut. There are peo- evil had been trapped
ple I will not speak to, inside, one thing failed to
places I will not go, and escape: hope. I’m not sure
things I will not do for what to make of that. I’m
fear of opening it up. I neither a student of
carry around something mythology nor a philoso-
terrible inside of me, and I pher. Maybe hope is evil
know it. It’s a container too. Or maybe it’s the one
not altogether unlike a thing that can help us to
box, or a jar, but it’s mitigate the destructive
organic. It has ideas; some forces that we all must
real bad ideas. To use her- contend with, one way or
oin now would be to give another. I do know this
my brain the means of much: If love is the seal
unearthing everything my that keeps my own box
heart has tried to bury. shut, hopelessness would
From Pandora’s Box break it open in a hurry.
came disease and poverty, Email Tim at
sadness and death. When tct@pageone-inc.com.
following:
1. The Elliott-Larsen Civil
viewed on the bidding section of the
Spicer Group website at www.spicer-
Rights Act,1976 PA 453,as amended. group.com. Use the Bid Form in the
2. The Persons with Disabilities specifications for submittal of sealed
Civil Rights Act,1976 PA 220, as bid. All addendums will also be
amended. posted to this website. The Contractor
3. Section 504 of the Federal is responsible for ensuring all adden-
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, P.L. dums have been received and
93-112, 87 Stat. 394, as amended, acknowledged prior to submittal of
and regulations promulgated there the bid. No paper copies of these
under. documents will be available for pur-
4. The Americans with chase.
Disabilities Act of 1990, P.L. 101-336, All questions or comments con-
104 Stat. 328 (42 USCA §12101 et cerning plans and specifications are to
seq), as amended, and regulations be directed to David Boersma (Project
promulgated there under. Manager), Spicer Group, Inc., at 989-
Imlay Township, hereinafter 754-4717 or davidb@spicergroup.
called the Owner, reserves the right to com.
reject any or all Proposals and to A pre-bid conference will be
waive any formality or technicality in held on July 8, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. at
any Proposal in the interest of the
Owner.
the Village Offices, 817 N. Main
Street, Almont, MI 48003.
Owner: Imlay Township Attendance at the pre-bid conference
Date: June 2019 is highly encouraged but is not man-
27-1 datory.
OWNER: Village of Almont
DDA
BY: Kim Schall, Director
VILLAGE OF 27-1
ALMONT
ALMONT STREETSCAPE STATE OF
VILLAGE OF ALMONT MICHIGAN
LAPEER COUNTY, PROBATE COURT
MICHIGAN COUNTY OF
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS LAPEER
Estate of Edward Charles Justin,
Sealed Bids for the construction
Deceased. Date of birth: November 1,
of the Almont Streetscape will be
1943. File No.: 19-039358-DE
received, by the Village of Almont
To all creditors:
DDA at the Village Offices, 817 N.
Notice to creditors: The dece-
Main Street, Almont, MI 48003,
dent, Edward Charles Justin died
until 3:00 P.M. local time on July 25,
March 21, 2019.
2019 at which time the Bids received
Creditors of the decedent are
will be publicly opened and read. The
notified that all claims against the
Project consists of sidewalk and land-
estate will be forever barred unless
scape improvements.
presented to Joyce Justin (or her coun-
Each proposal shall be accompa-
sel), personal representative, or to
nied by certified check or bidder’s
both the probate court at 622
bond in the amount of 5% of the bid.
Cambridge Lane, Apt 16, Imlay City,
Checks shall be drawn payable
MI 48444 and the personal represen-
to VILLAGE OF ALMONT DDA as
tative within 4 months after the date
security for the acceptance of the
Contract and subject to the conditions
of publication of this notice.
Sally A. Miller
stated in the Instructions to Bidders.
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P556756
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June 20, 2019
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Dispatch log... Obituaries

Editor’s note: The fol- June 27
lowing is a compilation of •00:41
activity and reports from Vehicle
Suspicious
(6800 block
~ Timothy “Tim” Abbott, 57 ~
area police departments: Newark Rd.) Timothy “Tim” Abbott, Master’s degree in statisti- fishing, and snowmobiling. The funeral was held
•00:58 Suspicious age 57, of Attica, MI died cal engineering from Tim is survived by his Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at
In Imlay City Vehicles (Industrial Pkwy/ suddenly Sunday, June 23, Villanova University in only daughter, Gina Muir Brothers Funeral
June 21 Folk Ct.) 2019 at his home. Indiana. Abbott, recently of Home of Imlay City, 225
•10:05 Lost Property •11:40 Family Dispute Timothy James Abbott Tim was employed Flagstaff, AZ; one sister, N. Main Street, Imlay City,
(300 block E. Third St.) (1900 block Hickory Ln.) was born January 11, as a set-up and start-up Mindy (Mark) Rogers of MI.
•14:41 Private Property •14:27 Civil Dispute 1962 in Wyandotte, MI. engineer for various elec- Attica, MI; two brothers, Those wishing to make
Damage Accident (1900 (500 block S. Cedar St.) He was the son of the trical manufacturing com- Mark (Karen) Abbott of St. memorial contributions
block S. Cedar St.) •15:14 Citizen Assist late Claude and the late panies throughout his Louis, MI and Wade may direct them to: Living
•Multiple traffic stops (300 block E. Third St.) Jean (Cummings) Abbott career: Medtronic of (Sallie Wise) Myers of Trust of Tim Abbott.
were made throughout the •17:14 Citizen Assist Myers. Tim grew up in Arizona, Jabil of Imlay City, MI; and Funeral arrangements
day. (300 block E. Third St.) Pontiac. He moved to Michigan, Kimball several nieces and neph- were made by Muir
June 22 •17:40 Malicious the Imlay City area in Electronics of Jasper, IN, ews. Brothers Funeral Home
•12:27 Road Hazard Destruction of Property the early 1970s. Tim Toggled of MI, Dura He was preceded in of Imlay City. Please be
(Sixth St.) (2000 block S. Cedar St.) attended Imlay City High Automotive of Auburn death by his father, Claude sure to sign our online
•14:41 Domestic •21:05 Suspicious School and was a Class Hills, MI, and E.O.I. of Abbott; and his mother, register at muirbrothersfh.
Assault (600 block Vehicle (500 block W. of 1980 graduate. He Dundee, MI. Jean (Lester Myers) com to share condolences
Cambridge Ln.) Borland Rd.) went on to earn his He enjoyed hunting, Myers. and memories.
•16:14 Welfare Check •21:31 Fireworks
(600 N. Black Corners Rd.) Complaint (100 block
•16:23 Civil Matter Bancroft St.)
(2000 block S. Almont June 28
~ Burley Gillette, 80 ~
Ave.) •03:46 Suspicious Burley Gillette, 80 He worked for General two daughters, Darsey and his sister, JoAnn Hill.
•17:07 Suspicious Circumstances (100 block years old, from Motors for over 40 years at (Rickey) Rollin and Jody The funeral service
Person (400 block E. Capac W. First St.) Columbiaville, MI, passed various locations. Burley’s (Randy) Smith; his son, was held Monday, July 1,
Rd.) •14:10 Medical Assist away on Thursday, June last working years with Otis Gillette; his four 2019 at Muir Brothers
•19:24 Citizen Assist (1800 block S. Cedar St.) 20, 2019, at Hugh GM were spent at the Lake grandchildren, Aquilla Funeral Home, 225 N.
(1900 block S. Cedar St.) •17:30 Alarm (1800 Chatham Memorial Orion plant. He loved Rollin, Belinda Bentley, Main Street, Imlay City,
•20:13 Suspicious block S. Cedar St.) Hospital in Elkin, NC, going to work with his fel- Andrew Scott Smith, and MI. Interment followed at
Person (400 Handley St.) •18:29 Citizen Assist with his family at his side. low workers. Burley was Samantha Lynn Smith; his Imlay Township Cemetery,
•20:29 Parking (200 block E. Third St.) Burley was born extremely passionate about great-grandchildren, Austin where he was buried next
Complaint (W. Fourth St./ •Multiple traffic stops February 10, 1939 in General Motors, his co- Rollin, Connor Rollin, to his brother and sister.
Caulkins St.) were made throughout the Pontiac MI. He was the workers, and the UAW. Jaxon Rollin, Annabella Funeral arrangements
•Multiple traffic stops day. son of Otis Gillette and He said there was nothing Hill, Caleb Cobble and were made by Muir
were made throughout the June 29 Margaret Faye Gillette. better then the camaraderie Branycon Cobble; six niec- Brothers Funeral Home of
day. •17:59 Alarm (1000 Burley grew up in Rose of the workers at the plant. es; and many great-nieces Imlay City.
June 23 block Norlin Dr.) City and Pontiac, MI. He Burley spent much of his and great-nephews. Please be sure to sign
•08:23 Animal Problem •21:57 Larceny (1000 lived most of his life in retirement hunting, spend- He was preceded in our online register at muir-
(300 block Cheney St.) block Norlin Dr.) Michigan. In the 1960-70s, ing time with family and death by his parents, Otis brothersfh.com to share
•14:36 Private Property •23:05 Noise Complaint Burley moved to the friends, and playing cards. and Margaret Gillette; his condolences and memo-
Damage Accident (E. (100 block Handley St.) Barnes Lake area. Burley is survived by brother, Otis Gillette Jr.; ries.
Fourth St./Bancroft St.) •Multiple traffic stops
•19:14 Domestic were made throughout the
Assault (100 block S. day. ~ Stephen M. Lomakoski, 93 ~
Almont Ave.) June 30
•Multiple traffic stops •12:40 Private Property Stephen M. building in Almont until he Romeo and Stephen
were made throughout the Damage Accident (1800 Lomakoski, age 93, a life- built his own building just Lomakoski (Richard
day. block S. Cedar St.) long resident of Romeo, north of Almont. He McMains) of Milford, MI.
June 24 •13:05 Private Property passed away on Sunday, worked there until 2004, He is also survived by
•00:24 Welfare Check Damage Accident (1900 June 23, 2019 at his home. when he started Hydraulic eight grandchildren and 10
(100 block E. Third St.) block S. Cedar St.) Steve was born March 26, Tubes & Fittings, LLC in great-grandchildren.
•05:31 Citizen Assist •14:46 Hit and Run 1926 in Detroit, the son of Lapeer. He was working Steve was preceded in
(300 block E. Third St.) (1800 block S. Cedar St.) Stefan and Jozefa there until June 7, 2019. death by his daughter,
•10:49 Harassment Call •16:28 Vehicle Lockout (Jazumbek) Lomakoski. Steve belonged to the Sharon Czajka; along with
(400 block W. Fourth St.) (200 block S. Almont Ave.) After graduating from Berville VFW and St. his siblings, Janina, Alex,
•13:05 Suspicious •23:51 Medical Assist Romeo High School in Clement Catholic Church. and Henry.
Person (Blacks Corners (1800 block S. Cedar St.) 1944, Steve enlisted in the He enjoyed tending to his Funeral services took
Rd./ Attica Rd) •Multiple traffic stops Air Force where he served yard, landscaping and gar- place on Friday, June 28 at
•17:30 Welfare Check were made throughout the as a tail gunner on a Flying dening, watching the 10 a.m. at St. Clement
(N. Cedar St.) day. Fortress (B-17) in the Detroit Lions, but mostly Catholic Church of Romeo
•23:08 Motorist Assist Philippines. After serving, just having a beer with his with burial at the Romeo
(S. Van Dyke Rd./WB I-69) In Lapeer County: he married Evelyn ed work as an engineer at many friends. Cemetery.
•Multiple traffic stops Complaints handled by Rumball at St. Joseph Parkdale Corp. in Steve is survived by A Rosary took place at
were made throughout the the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Catholic Church in Lake Rochester, then worked for his wife, Evelyn; children, visitation at the Henry M.
day. Department, in addition to Orion. Steve attended U of V.L. Graf Manufacturing. Diana (Bryan) Nelson of Malburg Funeral Home,
June 25 traffic stops: M, then transferred to In 1957 he started Memphis, son-in-law Ted Romeo. MI.
•00:07 Fireworks June 25 Wayne State where he Hydraulic Tubes & Czajka of Romeo, Linda Donations to the
Complaint (Melanie Blvd./ •animal complaint in earned his Bachelor’s Fittings, INC. He moved Lomakoski of Washington Romeo VFW or to the
Cheney St.) the 5000 block of Reynolds degree in Engineering. the company to Imlay City, Twp., Stephanie Henry Ford Hospice would
•12:19 Civil Dispute Rd. in Attica Twp. After graduation, he start- then to the old Hurd Lock Lomakoski (Eric Most) of be appreciated.
(400 block Bancroft St.) •telephone used for
•19:44 Threats / harassment in the 2000
Harassment (500 block block of Winslow Rd. in ~ Marie Perlberg, 85 ~
Townsend Dr.) Attica Twp.
June 26 •assault and battery in Marie Perlberg, age 85, for five years at Vlasics will be held 11:00 a.m.,
•11:00 Animal Problem the 6000 block of Clear of Marlette, MI, formerly Foods in Imlay City. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at
- Loose Dog (W. Fourth Lake Rd. in Goodland Twp. of Imlay City, died Marie attended Hope Muir Brothers Funeral
St./N. Blacks Corners Rd.) •property damage traf- Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Lutheran Church in Home of Imlay City, 225
•12:23 Private Property fic crash at S. Van Dyke and United Hospice Residence Marlette while living in N. Main Street, Imlay City,
Damage Accident (1800 Ross roads in Imlay Twp. of Marlette. Cora Marie Marlette and West MI. Officiating will be
block S. Cedar St.) June 26 Spencer was born October Goodland United Pastor Paulette Cummings.
•14:46 Suspicious •suspicious circum- 22, 1933 in Lapeer, MI. Methodist Church in Imlay Burial will be in Mt.
Circumstance (400 block stances in the 500 block of She was the daughter of City while living nearer to Pleasant Cemetery,
W. Fifth St.) Townsend Drive in Imlay the late Alva Dale and the Imlay City. Marie loved to Dryden, MI. The family
•17:28 Motorist Assist City late Nellie Spencer. Marie read romantic novels and will be available for visita-
(200 block N. Cedar St.) •animal complaint in grew up in the North enjoyed sewing and tion from 10-11 a.m.
•20:49 Suspicious the 300 block of Fourth St. Branch and Peck areas. embroidery crafts. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at
Alarm (S. Almont Ave./ in Imlay City She married Howard Marie is survived by Muir Brothers Funeral
Newark Rd.) •property damage traf- William Perlberg on three daughters, Rose Andrea, Gladys, Drew, Home of Imlay City, 225
•21:19 Assist ICFD fic crash at Lake Pleasant December 31, 1955 in (Jerry) Pierson of Jeannette and Trevor; N. Main Street, Imlay City,
with CO2 Alarm (1800 and Bowers roads in Attica Romeo, MI. Marie was Deckerville, MI, Cindy seven great-grandchildren MI.
block Hickory Ln.) Twp. preceded in death by her Gostiaux of Marlette, MI and three great-great- Those wishing to make
•21:25 Found Dog - •road hazard at Graham husband, Howard William and Lee (Daniel Donnelly) grandchildren. Marie was memorial contributions
Returned to Owner Rd. and eastbound I-69 in Perlberg. She was a gradu- Hale of Pennsylvania; her preceded in death by her may direct them to United
(Maryann Blvd.) Imlay Twp. ate of Peck High School, brother, Arthur Spencer of husband, Howard; sons-in- Hospice of Marlette.
•21:40 Assist ICFD •welfare check in the Class of 1956. Detroit, MI; and sisters-in- law, Glenn Albee and Please be sure to sign
with Downed Lines (600 6000 block of Armstrong Marie was employed law, Rowena Spencer, Richard Gostiaux; and her our online register book at
block N. Blacks Corners Rd. in Goodland Twp. for 11 years at the Imlay Carol Spencer and Tina brothers, William Spencer muirbrothersfh.com to
Rd.) •alarms in the 600 block City McDonald’s Perlberg. Also surviving and Eugene Spencer. share your remembrances
•Multiple Traffic Stops of Lake Pleasant Rd. in Restaurant and before that, are five grandchildren, The funeral services and condolences.
throughout the day Attica Twp.

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mances.
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earned a spot on the 2019
edition of The Tri-City
Times All-Area girls’ track
Imlay City’s Robin LeFevere (L) and McKinzie
Winget (center) compete in the 200 dash at the
BWAC League Meet this spring.
lineup and the accomplish-
ments they registered
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Name: Mary
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School: Imlay City
Year: Freshman
Event: High jump
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Water Area Meet of
Champions in Marysville
and Caro-based Thumb
Area Meet of Champions;
plus obtained fourths at
Tri-City players on 12U state champs
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY — The
Foster Oilers 12U softball
team, which lists Imlay
City’s Lexa Forti, Capac’s
Madelyn Roberson plus
Almont’s Brooklyn Bunch
and Lydia LaCavera on
their roster, earned a first-
place finish at the NSA
State Championships
recently.
The tournament was
contested June 15-16 in
Midland.
Foster Oilers started
things off Saturday, June
15 with a 6-1 win over
Expos.
They then improved to
2-0, thanks to a 10-2 victo-
ry over Legacy.
That was followed by a
1-0 loss to Next Level, rel-
egating the squad to the
loser’s bracket.
It was there Foster
Oilers notched a 3-2 tri-
umph against Legacy; a
6-1 win over Batbusters;
and a 6-5 semifinal victory
against Next Level.
That meant Foster
Oilers would have to defeat
Aftershock twice to bring
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Davison Twilight Classic meet was contested. Marysville; furnished a
and at a Division 2 region- Top finishes: She col- sixth at the Division 2 state
al in Clio. lected a first at the finals in Zeeland (earning
Name: Autumn Kearsley Relays; registered All-State plaudits as a
Kwierant a second at the Lake result); plus added a sev-
School: Almont Fenton Blue Devil Relays; enth at the Thumb Meet of
Year: Junior generated fourths at a Champions in Caro.
Event: Pole vault Brown City-based Division Name: Natalie Poirier
Best effort: Kwierant 3 regional and Blue Water School: Dryden
cleared 8 feet 6 inches for Area Meet of Champions Year: Senior
fourth Friday, May 24 at in Marysville; provided a Event: Long jump
the Blue Water Area Meet sixth at the Armada-based Best effort: Poirier
of Champions. Marysville Blue Water Area supplied a school record-
High School is where the Conference League Meet; setting performance of 15
plus managed eighths at feet 9 inches en route to a
the Marlette Invitational second at the Davison
and Davison Twilight Twilight Classic on Friday,
Classic. May 10.
Name: Robin LeFevere She earned a first at a
School: Imlay City Division 4 regional hosted
Year: Senior by Flint Beecher High
Event: Long jump School; obtained seconds
Best effort: LeFevere at the Webberville-based
registered a school record- Austin C. Perkins
setting performance of 17 Memorial Invitational,
feet 4 1/4 inches en route Davison Twilight Classic
to a first at the Kearsley and North Central Thumb
Relays on Friday, April 5. League Championships in
Top finishes: She Mayville; obtained a third
obtained firsts at the at the USA Invitational;
Kearsley Relays, Marlette collected an eighth at the
Invitational, Corunna- Davison-based Shake Off
based Cavalier True Team the Rust Invitational; plus
Invitational and Blue added a 13th at the
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Water Area Conference Division 4 state finals in
Photo by Kevin Kissane
League Meet in Armada; Hudsonville.
provided seconds at the Name: Sophia Rosillo
Davison-based Shake Off School: Imlay City
the Rust Invitational, Year: Senior
Davison Twilight Classic Event: Shot put
and Blue Water Area Meet Best effort: Rosillo Dryden’s Ethan Rozanski delivers a pitch to
of Champions in uncorked a toss measuring home plate in a game this past season.
33 feet 4 inches for fifth
Friday, May 27 at the
Marysville-based Blue
Water Area Meet of
Rozanski earns
All-State honors
Champions.
Top finishes: She col-
lected a second at the
Kearsley Relays; garnered
fifths at the Blue Water By Kevin Kissane selection.
Area Conference League Tri-City Times Sports Editor He is
Meet hosted by Armada joined on
High School and the DRYDEN — Dryden’s the squad
Marysville-based Blue Ethan Rozanski landed a by:
Water Area Meet of spot on the Michigan High First
Champions; notched a School Baseball Coaches team
sixth at the Thumb Meet of Association All-State first Pitcher-
Champions in Caro; sup- team lineup as a utility Jakob Rozanski
plied an eighth at the player recently. Southworth,
Marlette Invitational; and Rozanski fashioned a Decatur;
added a 12th at the 6-2 mark, featuring a 1.55 Derek Clark, Summerfield;
Davison-based Shake off ERA, during the 2019 Nick Bastian, Cardinal
the Rust Invitational. campaign. Mooney; Jake Riggs,
Name: Ashley Santo In 40 2/3 innings of Brethren; and Brock
School: Almont work, Rozanski gave up Olmstead, Summerfield;
Year: Senior 15 hits, retired 54 on Infield- Chase
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Event: Discus strikes and issued 13 Ingersoll, Forest Area;
Best effort: Santo walks. Brandon Sheurer, Portland
threw the weight imple- Rozanski proved an St. Patrick; Brandon
ment 105 feet 3 inches at impact performer at the Dafoe, Summerfield;
the Davison Twilight plate as well, registering a Matthew Schmidt, Three
Natalie Poirier set a school record for Dryden .459 average. Oaks; Glenn Miller,
in the long jump this past spring. All-Area page 16 He had 22 singles and Pentwater; Chase Richter,
six doubles among 61 bats. Glen Lake; and Keegan
His level of plate profi- Haynes, Beal City.
ciency was second best on
the Dryden ballclub and
out of those selected to the
Tri-City Times All-Area
First base- Michael
Moralez, Kalamazoo
Christian; and Nick Lutz,
USA.
lineup. Outfield- Blake Borck,
Rozanski also contrib- Hudson; Wil Korbel, Three
uted 26 runs, 21 stolen Oaks; Ethan Eyler,
bases and 18 RBI to Summerfield; Brady
Dryden’s cause. Hunter, Gaylord St. Mary;
The senior, who also and Skyler Wojciechowski,
played shortstop, ended his Brethren.
fourth season on Dryden’s Catcher- Ryan
squad as an All-North Gillings, Muskegon
Central Thumb League Catholic Central; and
Stars Division first team Hunter Slavings, Decatur.
pick as well as an All-
District and All-Region All-State page 18
Attack 16U wins
Summer Slam
Photo provided
By Kevin Kissane That landed them a
Tri-City Times Sports Editor number two seed out of 10
teams.
The Foster Oilers won the 12U state title. They are front Katie Schuboy, TRI-CITY AREA — The Attack 16U soft-
Emmi Hildreth, Brooklynn Bunch, Lydia LaCavera and Olivia Volkman; The Attack 16U softball ball team then obtained an
and back coach Vicki Simmons, Alayna Esselink, Tabitha Furlin, assis- team claimed a first-place 8-0 semifinal triumph
tant coach Brian Bunch, Lorelei Mahon, Madalyn Roberson, assistant finish at the Summer Slam against Thumb Elite 16U.
coach Bob Esselink, Ashley Stafford and Lexa Forti. Tournament recently. Next up was title game
Play was contested assignment versus Oxford
home a top finish. Alayna Esselink and Olivia Volkman June 15-16 in Richfield. Wildcats 15U.
The team took the first (Richmond), Tabitha Furlin (Marine City) joined them The team began tour- When the final out was
step in that direction with a (St. Clair), Lorelei Mahon on the championship nament action with an 8-0 registered, Attack 16U pre-
4-0 triumph and followed it (Macomb), Ashley Stafford squad. They were coached win against St. Clair vailed via a 10-2 count.
up with a 5-2 win, assuring (Richmond), Katie by Vicki Simmons with Sharks 18U and 11-8 vic- Grace Johnson
themselves of a number Schuboy (Richmond), assistance from Brian tory over Utica Diamonds
one showing. Emmi Hildreth (Richmond) Bunch and Bob Esselink. 16U on Saturday, June 15. Summer Slam page 17
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Poirier
All-Area:
from page 15
Classic on Friday, May 10.
Top finishes: She
claimed firsts at the
Kearsley Relays, Marlette
Invitational and Brown
City-based Green Devil
Invitational; supplied sec-
onds at the Lake Fenton
Blue Devil Relays,
Davison Twilight Classic
and at a Division 3 region-
al in Capac; furnished
fourths at the Blue Water
Area Conference League
Meet hosted by Armada
High School and
Marysville-based Blue
Water Area Meet of
Champions; plus tacked on
a 24th at the Division 3
state finals hosted by
Jenison High School.
Name: Jillian LeFevere
School: Imlay City
Year: Junior
Event: 100-meter dash
Best effort: LeFevere
posted a time of 13.54 sec-
onds for second Tuesday,
May 21 at the Armada
High School-based Blue
Water Area Conference
League Meet.
Top finishes: She took
second at the Marlette
Invitational and Blue
Water Area Conference
League Meet hosted by
Armada High School; con-
tributed a seventh at the
Davison-based Shake off
the Rust Invitational; gen-
erated a ninth at the Blue
Water Area Meet of
Champions hosted by
Marysville High School;
plus added 14ths at the
Davison Twilight Classic
and a Division 2 regional
in Clio.
Name: Caitlyn Hill
School: Dryden
Year: Senior
Event: 100-meter dash
Best effort: Hill raced
to a clocking of 13.59 sec-
onds en route to a second
at the Mayville-based
NCTL Championships on
Tuesday, May 21.
Athlete of the Week
Dryden senior base-
ball standout Brady
Czape registered a .479
batting average this past
season.
For his effort, Czape
shares our Boys’ Athlete
of the Week honor.
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Top finishes: She
claimed a second at the
NCTL Championship host-
ed by Mayville High
School; registered a fifth at
the Davison Twilight
Classic; furnished a sixth
at the USA Invite;
obtained a seventh at a
Flint Beecher-based
Division 4 regional;
wound up eighth at the
Auburn C. Perkins
Memorial Invitational in
Webberville; plus added a
10th at the Davison-based
Shake off the Rust
Invitational
Name: Carlee Forsyth
School: Imlay City
Year: Senior
Event: 100-meter hur-
dles
Best effort: Forsyth
registered a clocking of
18.2 seconds en route to a
fifth Tuesday, May 21 at
the Armada High School-
based Blue Water Area
Conference League Meet.
Top finishes: She took
fifth at the Blue Water
Area Conference League
Meet hosted by Armada
High School; collected a
ninth at the Corunna-based
Cavalier Classic True
Team Invitational;
obtained 10ths at the
Davison-based Shake off
the Rust Invitational and at
a Division 2 regional in
Clio; plus added 12ths at
the Marlette Invitational
and Davison Twilight
Classic.
Name: Robin LeFevere
School: Imlay City
Year: Senior
Event:200-meter dash
Best effort: LeFevere
logged a time of 26.34
seconds en route to a first
Friday, May 3 at the
Corunna-based Cavalier
Classic True Team
Invitational.
Top finishes: She
pulled up first at the
Cavalier Classic True
Team Invitational in
Corunna; furnished second
at the Davison-based
Shake Off the Rust
Almont senior base-
ball standout Cameron
Asaro put together a 9-3
pitching record this past
season.
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shares our Boys’ Athlete
of the Week honor.
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Rosillo R. Lefevere
Invitational, Blue Water
Area Conference League
Meet in Armada and
Marysville-based Blue
Water Area Meet of
Champions; collected a
third at the Davison
Twilight Classic; plus
added an eighth at a Clio-
based Division 2 regional.
Name: Jodie Adams
School: Almont
Year: Senior
Event: 300-meter hur-
dles
Best effort: Adams
notched a clocking of
49.65 seconds for first
Friday, May 17 at a
Division 4 regional hosted
by Flint Beecher High
School.
Top finishes: She sup-
plied firsts at the USA
Invitational, Webberville-
based Auburn C. Perkins
Memorial Invitational,
Davison Twilight Classic
and at Division 4 regional
hosted by Flint Beecher
High School; wound up
third at the Mayville-based
North Central Thumb
League Championships;
plus tacked on a 12th at
the Division 4 state finals
in Hudsonville.
Name: Robin LeFevere
School: Imlay City
Year: Senior
Event: 400-meter dash
Best effort: LeFevere
generated a school record-
setting time of 59.03 sec-
onds en route to a fourth
(good enough to earn All-
State accolades) Saturday,
June 1 at the Zeeland-
based Division 2 state
finals.
Top finishes: She took
firsts at the Blue Water
Area Conference League
Meet hosted by Armada
High School, Davison-
based Shake Off the Rust
Invitational, Cavalier
Classic True Team
Invitational in Corunna,
Davison Twilight Classic, a
Division 2 regional in Clio
and the Marysville-based
Blue Water Area Meet of
Champions; plus earned a
fourth (obtaining All-State
accolades as result) at the
Division 2 state finals in
Zeeland.
Name: Jessica Denver
School: Imlay City
Year: Sophomore
Event: 800-meter run
Best effort: Denver
registered a clocking of
2:25.51 for third Friday,
May 17 at a Division 2
regional hosted by Clio
High School.
Top finishes: She
pulled up first at the
Davison-based Shake off
the Rust Invitational and
Cavalier Classic True
Team Invitational in
Corunna; took second at
the Davison Twilight
Classic and Blue Water
Area Conference League
Meet hosted by Armada
High School; furnished
thirds at the Marlette
Invitational and at a
Division 2 regional in Clio;
plus obtained a fourth at
the Caro-based Thumb
Meet of Champions.
Name: Mary
Lengemann
School: Imlay City
Year: Freshman
Event: 1600-meter run
Best effort: Lengemann
posted a school record-set-
ting time of 5:23.94 en
route to a second Friday,
May 17 at a Clio-based
Division 2 regional.
Top finishes: She
notched a second at a
Division 2 regional in Clio;
collected fourths at the
Davison-based Shake Off
the Rust Invitational
Cavalier Classic True
Team Invitational in
Corunna; secured a fifth at
the Armada-based Blue
Water Area Conference
League Meet; managed
sixths at the Marlette
Invitational and Caro-
Denver Hubbard
A. Lengemann M. Lengemann
based Thumb Meet of
Champions; plus added a
25th at the Division 2 state
finals in Zeeland.
Name: Ana Lengemann
School: Imlay City
Year: Freshman
Event: 3200-meter run
Best effort: Lengemann
logged a clocking of
12:37.45 for fourth
Tuesday, May 21 at the
Blue Water Area
Conference League Meet
hosted by Armada High
School.
Top finishes: She
claimed a second at the
Marlette Invitational; gen-
erated thirds at the
Davison-based Shake Off
the Rust Invitational and
Cavalier True Team
Classic in Corunna; took
fourth at the Blue Water
Area Conference League
Meet in Armada; generated
a sixth at a Division 2
regional in Clio; registered
an eighth at the Davison
Twilight Classic; plus pro-
vided a ninth at the Caro-
based Thumb Meet of
Champions.
Team: Jillian LeFevere,
Layla Delecke, Carlee
Forsyth and McKinzie
Winget.
School: Imlay City
Years: Junior, junior,
senior and junior.
Event: 400-meter relay
Best effort: Though the
personnel varied from time
to time, the quartet Imlay
City Coach Steve Lestage
opted to utilize always
seemed to come through
with successful perfor-
mances.
Imlay City was at their
swiftest when a team of
Jillian LeFevere, McKinzie
Winget, Layla Delecke and
Robin LeFevere logged a
time of 53.64 seconds for
first at the Kearsley Relays
on Friday, April 5.
Top finishes: A quartet
of Jillian LeFevere,
McKinzie Winget. Layla
Delecke and Robin
LeFevere placed first at the
Kearsley Relays; a lineup
of Jillian LeFevere,
Delecke, Forsyth and
Winget ranked first at the
Marlette Invitational; the
same quartet wound up
second at the Davison-
based Shake Off the Rust
Invitational and generated
a fourth at the Blue Water
Area Conference League
Meet in Armada; a lineup
of Jillian LeFevere, Aubrie
Behrick, Delecke and
Forsyth obtained a sixth at
the Caro-based Thumb
Meet of Champions; a
team of Jillian LeFevere,
Delecke, Forsyth and
Winget contributed sev-
enths at the Davison
Twilight Classic; a quartet
of Jillian LeFevere,
Delecke, Forsyth and
Behrick registered a sev-
enth at the Blue Water
Area Meet of Champions
in Marysville; plus a team
of Jillian LeFevere,
Delecke, Forsyth and
Winget pulled up eighth at
a Division 2 regional in
Clio.
Team: Jillian LeFevere,
McKinzie Winget, Carlee
Forsyth and Robin
LeFevere.
School: Imlay City
Years: Junior, junior,
senior and senior.
Event: 800-meter relay
Best effort: A lineup
consisting of Jillian
LeFevere, McKinzie
Winget, Carlee Forsyth and
Robin LeFevere raced to a
clocking of 1:49.32 for
first at the Blue Water Area
Conference League Meet
J. Lefevere Delecke
Kwierant
on Tuesday, May 21.
Armada High School is
where the meet was con-
tested.
Top finishes: An Imlay
City quartet of Jillian
LeFevere, Robin LeFevere,
Winget and Forsyth
claimed firsts at the
Marlette Invitational and
Armada High School-
based Blue Water Area
Conference League Meet;
a team of Jillian LeFevere,
Jessica Denver, Robin
LeFevere and Winget
notched firsts at the
Kearsley Relays and
Davison-based Shake Off
the Rust Invitational; a
quartet of Robin LeFevere,
Aubrie Behrick, Winget
and Forsyth provided a
first at the Corunna-based
Cavalier Classic True
Team Invitational; a team
of Jillian LeFevere, Robin
LeFevere, Winget and
Forsyth took second at the
Davison Twilight Classic;
plus a team of Jillian
LeFevere, Winget, Forsyth
and Denver added a sixth
at a Division 2 regional in
Clio.
Team: McKinzie
Winget, Sarah Hubbard,
Jessica Denver and Robin
LeFevere.
School: Imlay City
Years: Junior, junior,
sophomore and senior,
Event: 1600-meter
relay
Best effort: A team
consisting of McKinzie
Winget, Sarah Hubbard,
Jessica Denver and Robin
LeFevere posted a time of
4:06.9 en route to a sixth
Saturday, June 1 at the
Division 2 state finals in
Zeeland.
For their performance,
the quartet earned All-State
accolades.
Top finishes: A team
consisting of Winget,
Hubbard, Denver and
LeFevere took first at the
Kearsley Relays; a team
of Ana Lengemann, Mary
Lengemann, Denver and
Winget wound up first at
the Corunna-based
Cavalier Classic True
Team Invitational; a team
of Ana Lengemann,
Denver, Hubbard and
Winget wound up first at
the Davison Twilight
Classic; a team of Denver,
Hubbard, Ana Lengemann
and Winget registered a
first at the Armada-based
Blue Water Area
Conference League Meet;
a lineup of Aubrie Behrick,
Kayla Louwsma, Winget
and Denver registered a
second at the Davison-
based Shake Off the Rust
Invitational; a team of
Denver, Hubbard, Behrick
and Winget took second at
the Marlette Invitational; a
team of Winget, Hubbard,
Denver and LeFevere pro-
vided seconds at a
Division 2 regional in Clio
and at the Caro-based
Thumb Meet of
Champions; plus a quartet
of Winget, Hubbard,
Denver and LeFevere
added a sixth at the
Division 2 state finals in
Zeeland (earning All-State
accolades as a result). 800-meter run; Lilly
Team: Jessica Denver,
Sarah Hubbard, Ana
Lengemann and Mary
Lengemann.
School: Imlay City
Years: Junior, junior,
freshman and freshman
Event: 3200-meter
relay
Best effort: A team of
Jessica Denver, Sarah
Hubbard, Ana Lengemann
and Mary Lengemann reg-
Adams
Hill Santo
istered a
clocking
of
9:57.82
for sec-
ond at a
Clio-
based
Division
2 region- Lestage
al on
Friday, May 17.
Top finishes: An Imlay
City lineup of Ana
Lengemann, Mary
Lengemann,
Denver and Hubbard took
first at the Kearsley
Relays, Armada-based
Blue Water Area
Conference League Meet
and Blue Water Area
Meet of Champions in
Marysville; a quartet of
Kayla Louwsma, Mary
Lengemann, Denver and
Hubbard set the pace at
the Kearsley Relays; a
lineup of Ana Lengemann,
Mary Lengemann,
Denver and Hubbard
furnished seconds at the
Davison Twilight Classic,
a Clio-based Division 2
regional and Thumb Meet
of Champions in Caro;
plus furnished a 16th at
the Division 2 state finals
in Zeeland.
Second team- Kelli
Schenkel, Dryden, high
jump; Natalie Poirier,
Dryden, high jump;
Mary Lengemann, Imlay
City, pole vault; Erin
Boettcher, Dryden, long
jump; Aubrie Behrick,
Imlay City, long jump;
Abigail Aldrich, Capac,
shot put; Sophia Rosillo,
Imlay City, discus; Erin
Boettcher, Dryden, 100-
meter dash; Rebecca Sich,
Imlay City, 100-meter
hurdles; McKinzie
Winget, Imlay City, 200-
meter dash; Jillian
LeFevere, Imlay City,
300-meter hurdles;
McKinzie Winget, Imlay
City, 400-meter dash;
Lilly Rodriguez, Capac,
800-meter run; Jessica
Denver, Imlay City,
1600-meter run; Dryden’s
Ella Kage and Teagan
Norman, 3200-meter
run; Dryden’s 400-meter
relay of Erin Boettcher,
Erin Paton, Natalie Poirier
and Jodie Adams;
Dryden’s 800-meter relay
of Erin Boettcher, Erin
Paton, Natalie Poirier
and Caitlyn Hill;
Almont’s 1600-meter
relay of Katrina Kline,
Brianna Burchi, Emily
Kwierant and Valarie
Sullivan; plus Dryden’s
3200-meter relay of Paige
Abromaitis, Kylie
DeVlaminck, Teagan
Norman and Ella Kage.
Honorable mention-
Claire Taylor, Almont,
high jump and long
jump; Brandi Brady,
Almont, pole vault;
Carlee Forsyth, Imlay
City, 100 and 300-meter
hurdles; Caitlyn Hill,
Dryden, 200 and 400-
meter dashes; Valarie
Sullivan, Almont, 400-
meter dash; Sarah
Hubbard. Imlay City,
400-meter dash and
Rodriguez, Capac,
1600-meter run; and
Ana Lengemann, Imlay
City, 1600-meter run.
Coach of the Year-
For directing his team to a
top finish at the Blue
Water Area Conference
League Meet, Imlay City
Coach Steve Lestage
earns Tri-City Times All-
Area Coach of the Year
accolades.
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Attack 16U takes seventh in states

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor

TRI-CITY AREA —
The Attack 16U softball
squad brought home a
seventh-place finish from
the NSA B Championships
recently.
The tournament was
contested June 21-23 in
Davison.
The squad began their
tournament run Friday,
June 21 with a 12-0 win
against North Oakland
A’s.

That was followed by
a 4-0 victory over South
Lyon Stealth; an 8-0 loss
to MSB Jets Black 16U
(the eventual third place
team); and a 6-0 triumph
against South Lyon Stealth
16U on Saturday, June 22.
Photo provided
Photo provided
Attack 16U took seventh at the NSA B Championships. They are front
(L to R) Abigail Thibodeau, Kieryn McLean, Meriah Mason, Seaana
Caudillo, Grace Johnson and Sarah Hall; and back coach John Hall,
Kayla Rossen, Emma Sellers, Grace Schriber, Emily Ludescher, Amy
Ludescher and assistant coach Erik Johnson.

Those outcomes land-

ed them a spot Sunday,
June 23 in the final 8
Almont’s Reis Stine poses with his team’s tro- teams.
phy in Nebraska. It was there the Attack
16U softball squad bowed
eventual fourth-place fin- City), Grace Johnson Branch) and Amy
isher. (Almont), Sarah Hall Ludescher (North Branch)
Abigail Thibodeau (Almont), Kayla Rossen helped make the squad’s
(Imlay City), Kieryn (Imlay City), Emma seventh-place finish pos-
McLean (Armada), Sellers (Imlay City), Grace sible. They were coached

Stine helps Diamond

out with a 5-3 setback to Meriah Mason (Capac), Schriber (Imlay City), by John Hall with assis-
Mid Michigan Bolts, the Seaana Caudillo (Imlay Emily Ludescher (North tance from Erik Johnson.

Jaxx to second place

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT — The
Detroit Diamond Jaxx 16U
baseball team, which
includes Almont’s Reis
Stine on their roster, took
second place at the Triple
Crown Slumpbuster
Tournament recently.
The tournament was
contested June 25-27 in
Omaha, Nebraska.
The team began tourna-
ment action with a 5-0 win
against MVP Red
(California) on Tuesday,
June 25.
Later that day, Diamond
Jaxx made WA Rush
(Washington) absorb a 7-6
walking one.
Those results left
Diamond Jaxx as the num-
ber five seed out of 17
teams from all over the
United States.
Day two saw them pick
up a 8-1 victory over fourth
seed Foundry Baseball
(California) and register a
9-1 triumph against top-
seeded FCA Blaze
(Delaware).
That placed them in a
Thursday, June 27 champi-
onship clash versus the
third-seeded NW Bandits
(Washington).
It was there Diamond
Jaxx were up 2-1 through-
out the contest, only to give
up two runs during the final

loss.
In that contest, Stine
got the save for Diamond
Jaxx. He worked the last
two innings, allowing no
runs, striking out four and
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inning for a 3-2 loss.
Stine finished the tour-
nament with a nine for 17
performance at the plate.
His effort included six sin- Attack 16U won the Summer Slam Tournament recently. They are front Grace Johnson, Seaana
gles and three doubles. Caudillo, Kieryn McLean, Sarah Hall, Amy Ludescher and Meriah Mason; and back row assistant
coach Erik Johnson, assistant coach Abbey Johnson, Abigail Thibodeau, Grace Schriber, Emily
Ludescher, Kayla Rossen, Laken Campbell, Emma Sellers and head coach John Hall.

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Wheeler to take her
talents to Mott
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
CAPAC — Capac’s
Madison Wheeler inked a
pact with the Mott
Community College soft-
ball team recently.
Last spring Wheeler
ranked fifth on the Capac
ballclub and 15th among
Tri-City Times All-Area
first team honorees with a
.357 average.
She wound up with 22
singles, five doubles and
Smith slated to play
softball at SC4
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
CAPAC — Capac’s
Aubree Smith signed a let-
ter of intent with the St.
Clair County Community
College softball team
recently.
This past spring Smith
amassed a .451 average,
thanks to 33 singles, two
doubles, four triples and
two home runs among 91 at
bats. Her level of plate
proficiency was third best
on the Capac ballclub and
sixth out of those who
Almont’s Maria Bussone landed a spot on the
All-BWAC tennis team this spring.
Bussone, Stoldt
Photos by Josie Hyde
among BWAC’s best
By Kevin Kissane
The Imlay City football team attended a Detroit Lions 7 on 7 Passing Tournament this past week Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Imlay City finished with a 1-2 mark at Ford Field, starting with a loss to Lansing Sexton before
winning over Lakeview and dropping an outcome to Houghton Lake. They are shown middle TRI-CITY AREA —
left taking the field to play; middle right listening to coaches Al Hutchinson and Brian Tresnak; The following players net-
and bottom posing for a team photo. ted an appearance on the
All-Blue Water Area
Conference girls’ tennis
first team lineup which was
announced recently:
Capac Days Volleyball finalists Almont-Maria
Bussone (first singles).
Armada- Nicole Barr
(first singles) and Madeline
Martin (second singles).
Imlay City- Summer
Stoldt (first singles).
Imlay City’s Summer Stoldt was an All-BWAC
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first team selection this spring.
Photo provided
Jacob Wycinski, Sydni Nummer, Shelby
Aaron Glombowski, Josh Harvey, Ashley
Mousseau, Sarah Mousseau and Andrew All-State:
Fridline and James Gilbert took first at the Sams placed second at the Capac Days from page 15
Capac Days Volleyball Tournament. Volleyball Tournament last weekend.
Second team
Pitcher- Nathan
Lehnit, Portland St.
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three tri-
ples among
her 84 at
bats.
Wheeler
also pro-
vided 32
RBI and
Wheeler stole four
bases.
She wrapped up her
fourth season at the varsity
level as an All-Greater
Thumb Conference East
first team choice and All-
District first team pick.
attained
Tri-City
Times All-
Area first
team sta-
tus.
She also
stole 33
Smith bases and
contributed
seven RBI.
Smith wrapped up her
fourth season on Capac’s
squad as an All-Greater
Thumb Conference East
selection as well as an All-
District and All-Region
choice.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Cros-Lex- Maria
Fagan (first singles) plus
Courtney Brooks and Ariel
Stephan (first doubles).
Richmond- Ashley
Przbyl (first singles).
Algonac- Lucy
Kiloustian (first singles).
Yale- McKenna
Ferguson (first singles)
along with Sam Chauvin
and Colleen Kinney (first
doubles).
Player of the Year-
Maria Bussone, Almont.
Coach of the Year-
Nicole McIntyre, Yale.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Mary’s; and Andrew Conn,
Inter City Baptist.
First base- Mark
Keller, Summerfield; and
Nate Moorman, Zion
Christian.
Outfield- Tristan
Overholt, Inland Lakes; Ty
Perin, Hudson; Nathan
Szarapski, Glen Lake;
Angelo Scafan, Oakland
Christian; and Connor
Corson, Breckenridge.
Catcher- Gavin
Fenstermaker, Onaway;
Brandon DeFlorio, Mio;
and Cooper Goble, Britton
Deerfield.
Utilty- Josh Holden,
Muskegon Catholic
Central.
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