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145th Volume - Issue No. 6 www.tricitytimes-online.com
Part IX
Motive, but
no new clues
Photo courtesy of David S. Bishop

Capac’s Unsolved Mystery
Editor’s note: This is 1948 while on a hunting
Approved the ninth installment in an
ongoing
trip with friends in the
Upper Peninsula. The first
Almont Schools adopt series installment appeared in the
a new schedule, entitled October 17, 2018 issue of
‘Capac’s Tri-City Times. Installments
...see page 3 Leon T. Bishop (second from right) and other men from the Tri-City area
Unsolved appear every two weeks.
R
take a break from search for Hale Currier. Anyone with information about
Mystery’ eporters from the press
the others pictured here are encouraged to call Catherine at 810-724-
detailing swarmed all over the
2615.
the events stores, motels, restaurants,
surround- bars, and the Newberry Only a motive, he sons. She was always in was always at peace with
ing the The Capac Journal... campsite where Hale hoped, but no clues. good spirits and had what the reporters. He admired
disap- Currier was last seen alive. Wherever he went, the he often thought was ‘true her, and could see why
pearance Doug Hunter Lieutenant Fred Chrispell questions and his response grit.’ Now, he knew. True she and her husband were
of popu- actually felt guilty that after were always the same: grit was an inner strength so important to the little
lar five days of searching for “Nothing at this time.” and courage that only town of Capac. They were
Capac merchant Hale Hale Currier, he had noth- He constantly thought those two words could
Currier or October 17, ing to report. of Mrs. Currier and her describe. Mrs. Currier Mystery page 6
Fire & Ice

Families enjoy winter
Love your
library
season at Seven Ponds,
...see page 5
Silent Auction at Ruth

Hughes Library underway
By Tom Wearing at 7 p.m.
twearing@pageone-inc.com Library event coordi-
nator Mandy Summers
IMLAY CITY — If said community members
you are looking to bid on have been particularly gen-
some outstanding and erous in the items they
unique items, stop by the have donated to this year’s
Photo by Tom Wearing
Ruth Hughes Memorial auction.
‘Dino’ to appear District Library this week.

The Library’s week-
long Silent Auction
“We’ve had such a
wonderful outpouring of
support from our patrons
Steve London’s Dean begins today (Wed., and local businesses,” said
Martin to stop in Imlay, Ruth Hughes Library Event Coordinator Mandy Summers with wide vari- Feb. 6) and runs through
...see page 20 ety of items up for grabs in Silent Auction that runs through Feb. 13. next Wednesday, Feb. 13 Auction page 6
Road projects to
top $10 million
in Lapeer County
Imlay City, Newark roads
Imlay on top to be resurfaced in 2019
Photo by Maria Brown
By Maria Brown
Imlay City wrestlers mbrown@pageone-inc.com
defeat Algonac,
...see page 17 LAPEER COUNTY — We’re still in the
throes of winter, but road construction season will Clerk Sharna Smith (right) and deputy clerk Katie Jostock are enjoying
be underway soon. their new office space in the recently renovated Arcadia Township Hall.
In anticipation, the Lapeer County Road
TRI-CITY
New look for Arcadia hall
Commission is deep into planning multiple pro-
posed projects across the county, including several
TIMES in the Tri-City area.
Overall, the list is larger than in past year, said
ONLINE Destain Gingell, County Highway Engineer. Renovation nearly complete at township offices
“We’ll be doing a considerable amount of
work this year. We approved more than $10 mil- By Maria Brown be done and new office fur- to 104. There’s a new kitch-
lion in our 2019 budget for road improvement on mbrown@pageone-inc.com niture will be purchased to en space with updated
tricitytimes-online.com primary roads alone,” he said. wrap up the renovation. appliances and a new
One of the longest stretches slated to get resur- ARCADIA TWP. — It The clerk, treasurer, entrance too.
faced is Newark Road. was a big job that’s not assessor and supervisor The newly expanded
completely done but now all have their own space will be ideal for the
FACEBOOK In sections, Newark will be renovated from
Clark Rd. in Lapeer Township to Lake Pleasant Arcadia Township officials
are getting settled into their
offices plus space for their
deputy officials too.
fire department who hosts a
benefit spaghetti dinner in
Road in Attica Township.
Gingell said it’s still to be determined just newly renovated hall and “Four of us used to May. Smith notes that in
facebook.com exactly what kind of paving will be used, although office and enjoying the share one room and provid- years past, they’ve had to
/Tricitytimes/ the plan currently is to use a majority of hot mix freshened up space. The
work started back in the
ing privacy was difficult,”
said Clerk Sharna Smith.
set up tables in both the
township and fire halls.
asphalt.
The last stretch of Imlay City Road is also due summer and wrapped up in “Our new setup is more “Our residents seem to be
to be resurfaced from Dorrow Road to the St. late 2018. professional and it allows very excited about the hall.
The Tri-City Times Clair County line at Cade Road. “It was really needed. us to better interact with It’s a nice space for them to
is printed on Lapeer County has been resurfacing the for- We’re happy we could do residents.” have,” Skovran said.
recycled paper mer state highway, old M-21, in segments over the this for our residents,” said The hall, available for What was the former
last several years. Treasurer Lisa Skovran. residents to rent for special kitchen space is now a con-
In 2017, the county paid contractors to repair The project encom- occasions like baby show- ference room. Smith said
the road from the Imlay City limits to Dorrow passed everything from a ers and graduation open the board intends to use that
Road, plus replace the bridge over the Belle River. new front entrance and houses, was completely as their regular meeting
Gingell said the county plans to have a deck treat- lobby area to an expanded renovated and expanded. space. The building also
ment performed on that bridge sometime in 2019. rental hall space with a new Smith said after bumping now has air conditioning.
kitchen. Later this year, out some walls, the hall’s
Road Projects page 6 some exterior painting will occupancy jumped from 72 Renovation page 6
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White-out conditions factor in M-53 crash

Two men are seriously injured following a head-on collision
By Tom Wearing Warnick, 30, of Lapeer, factor in the crash. Region Hospital.
twearing@pageone-inc.com was traveling north in his “The blowing snow The roadway had to be
Photo by Lapeer County Sheriff’s Dept.

Silverado, when he encoun- created white-out condi- closed down for about
BURNSIDE TWP. — tered “white-out” conditions and reduced visibility three hours for rescue pur-
Two motorists sustained tions, crossed the center- is considered a contribut- poses and to conduct an
serious injuries Wednesday, line and collided with a ing factor.” investigation.
Jan. 30, in a weather-relat- southbound vehicle driven Parks said Brown City Parks reported that as
ed crash on M-53, north of by Zachary Lanctot, 28, of firefighters, Lapeer County of Thursday, Jan. 31, both
Burnside Rd. Carsonville. Sheriff ’s deputies, men were still hospitalized.
Lapeer County “The collision was con- Michigan State Police and Warnick was in serious
Sheriff’s Det./Sgt. Jason sidered head-on,” said Lapeer County EMS per- but stable condition; while
Parks reported that strong Parks. “After impact, both sonnel responded to the Lanctot remained in criti- Drivers of both vehicles were seriously injured
winds and blowing snow at vehicles departed the road- scene. cal condition with poten- in weather-related crash last Wednesday, Jan.
around 1:27 p.m. are way onto opposite shoul- He added that firefight- tially life-threatening inju- 30.
believed to have contribut- ders.” ers had to extricate both ries.
ed to a crash involving a Parks said a prelimi- drivers from their vehicles, The crash remains Anyone with informa- jparks@lapeercounty.org
1995 Silverado pickup and nary investigation suggests each of whom were trans- under investigation by the tion is requested to contact Or contact Deputy Bill
2013 Hyandai Elantra. that neither driver was ferred by LCEMS person- Lapeer County Sheriff’s Det./Sgt. Parks at 810-656- Osborne at bosborne@lap-
Parks said Kevin speeding nor was alcohol a nel to McLaren Lapeer Office. 1015 or by emailing: eercounty.org.
Capac council to revisit

recreational pot resolution
By Maria Brown members voted in favor of lution because she didn’t
mbrown@pageone-inc.com revisiting a resolution at want to discourage busi-
their next meeting. ness development in the
CAPAC — The vil- The resolution was village.
lage council will “take similar to what other The state isn’t yet issu-
two” regarding marijuana municipalities have recent- ing licenses to such estab-
establishments when they ly adopted since voters lishments but municipali-
meet again on February approved a November ties have been adopting
19. 2018 ballot proposal legal- these types of resolutions
A resolution to prohib- izing recreational marijua- as a precautionary mea-
it recreational marijuana na use. sure.
establishments was put up Municipalities are Absent from Monday’s
for a vote at Monday’s automatically “opted in” meeting were members
meeting but was defeated to allow for marijuana Deb Hlubic, Bruce
due to not earning two- businesses within their Lawrence and Mary Klug.
thirds approval. Only four limits unless they adopt a Because their next reg-
council members were resolution that prohibits ular meeting falls on
present—Joe Nemecek, them. President’s Day, the coun-
Samantha Ramirez, Paul Ramirez said she cil will meet on Tuesday,
Libkie and President John wasn’t in favor of the reso- Feb. 19.
Grzyb—and Ramirez
voted against the resolu-
tion.
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Almont district adopts

a six-period schedule
New plan to take effect in 2019-20 school year
By Tom Wearing 40 minutes more per week. to concentrate on six, rather
twearing@pageone-inc.com “This shift will fortify than seven classes a day,
instruction and help close they can better manage
ALMONT — The the academic gaps that we their time, including time
Almont School Board has are seeing with our stu- for homework.”
Photo by Sue Frederiksen

agreed to transition to a six- dents.” Kalmar expects the
hour class schedule at the The move will not new schedule will give
high school, to take effect come without some sacri- teachers more opportunity
at the start of the 2019- fices, Tomhave noted. to focus on individual stu-
2020 school year. “We will see a reduc- dents and to enhance the
The proposal to change tion in the amount of ‘elec- given subject matter.
from the existing seven- tive’ classes we will be able “Whether one teaches Almont High School Principal Liz Tomhave discusses benefits of six-
class schedule to six-peri- to run,” she said. “However, advance-placement litera- period schedule at last week’s school board meeting.
ods was presented to the this shift is about quality ture or a remedial course,”
Board last Wednesday, Jan. over quantity. said Kalmar, “the more He does not, however, Armada, Yale, Richmond address what our students
30, by Almont High School “We will still be able to time spent on the topic is anticipate a reduction in and Algonac. expressed in the survey,”
Principal, Elizabeth offer some courses, like always a good thing. We staff. Nor does he expect Reduce kids’ said Tomhave. “That they
Tomhave. select Project Lead The have a significant number the high school’s ‘fine arts’ stress levels feel a lot of school-related
Tomhave, who Way (engineering/comput- of students for whom this programs will take a hit. Tomhave pointed out stress.”
assumed her duties last er/technology) classes on a schedule will be a game- “We do not project a that the reduced class Tomhave added that
September, recently con- rotating basis every other changer.” reduction in faculty,” said numbers could have the future changes at the high
ducted a study to determine year—depending on inter- Dual-enrollment costs Kalmar. “Any reduction in added benefit of reducing school will also impact the
the potential benefits and est.” Kalmar said the district staffing would be based on the stress level among stu- middle school, though to
drawbacks of a reduced Schools’ Supt. Dr. could realize some cost declining enrollment.” dents. what extent is unknown
class schedule. William Kalmar, who savings with the new sched- Kalmar reminded that She noted that in a stu- until future student sched-
From her perspective, voiced support for the ule, in that a six-hour day last year’s mid-year staff dent survey taken last fall, uling is established.
the change will be an over- change, believes more time will likely reduce the num- layoff was due to the impact 87% of 392 high school Meanwhile, she and
all benefit to students and spent teaching subject mat- ber of students taking dual- dual enrollment was having respondents identified other school officials will
staff, along with a potential ter will translate to enrollment classes. on class sizes and the ‘school stress’ as the single be hosting informational
cost savings to the school increased student learning. “If we see the number school’s budget. most negative factor in meetings with parents to
district. “I see our high school of dual-enrollment classes “I do not believe we are their lives. appraise them of the
“With the new schedule students as being the big- reduced by a third or a sacrificing our fine arts to Other student concerns upcoming changes.
we will be able to embed gest beneficiaries of the half,” said Kalmar, “we make this change happen,” expressed included anxiety “We need to inform our
intervention and extension change,” Kalmar opined. will see a savings between he said. “While some elec- and depression, 54.6%; parents of the many differ-
opportunities into the “The new schedule will $20,000- $30,000 annual- tives will be eliminated, I self-esteem issues, 43.9%; ent curricular pathways and
school day to get the kids improve performance ly.” don’t believe these will be family problems, 41.1%; options that are available to
the support they need when among our most vulnerable Impact on staff, arts? in the fine arts.” body image, 28.3%; fear of our students,” Tomhave
they need it,” said Tomhave. students, while not sacrific- Kalmar admits that Most neighboring the future, 38.3%; having said. “The meeting dates
“It will also allow us to ing the attention and oppor- some current class offer- school districts already suicidal thoughts, 26.5%; are to be determined, but I
increase the amount of time tunities afforded our high- ings will have be sacrificed offer six-hour class sched- and friendship issues, am looking at planning one
students spend in their core est-achieving students. with the transition to six- ules, including Imlay City, 26.3%. a month for the next few
classes —upward of nearly “By allowing students periods. Dryden, North Branch, “The shift will also months.”
MSU AD Bill Beekman at ‘Econ Club’ Feb. 21

By Tom Wearing The Lapeer areas of sports manage- classroom and, most impor- MSU Alumni Association, the College of Law and
twearing@pageone-inc.com Country ment, game operations, tantly, successful in life senior adviser to the pro- the College of Human
Club is financial administration, after they leave MSU,” vost and assistant dean for Medicine.
LAPEER — Michigan located at personnel, fundraising, cor- Beekman continued. finance in the College of Beekman received his
State University Athletic 3786 Hunt porate interaction, facility “Spartan athletics has a Human Medicine. Beekman MBA from the Kellogg
Director Bill Beekman will Road in management, marketing championship history, and led MSU’s negotiations School of Management at
be the special guest of the Lapeer. and communication. we will continue to chase with the McLaren Health Northwestern University,
Economic Club of Lapeer Beekman, “Leading the proud tra- those championship System to develop a hospi- his Juris Doctorate from
County on Thursday, Feb. Bill w h o dition of Spartan athletics dreams, doing so with tal adjacent to campus and, Wayne State University
21. Beekman a s s u m e d is a great honor,” said integrity and always striv- with several colleagues, Law School, and his under-
The sign-up deadline to the role of Beekman. “Since I stepped ing to improve.” negotiated the expansion of graduate degree in justice,
reserve tickets is Thursday, MSU’s AD on July 17, in as interim athletic direc- An MSU alumnus, the College of Human morality and constitutional
Feb. 14, by calling 810- 2018, oversees all 25 of the tor, my focus has been the Beekman has served his Medicine to Grand Rapids. democracy from James
667-0080 or by e-mailing university’s sports teams health, safety and education alma mater since 1995, Additionally, he has Madison College at
to:fran@lapeerdevelop- and is responsible for the of our student athletes. assuming his most recent taught health policy in MSU.
ment.com well-being of more than “My job, and the job of our role as vice president and
Boosters host spaghetti dinner

Doors will open at the 700 Spartan student/ath- department, is to give them secretary of the Board of
Lapeer Country Club at letes. the tools and support they Trustees in 2008.
11:30 a.m., with Beekman’s The AD position pro- need to be successful on the He previously served as
program to start at noon. vides leadership in the field, successful in the executive director of the
IMLAY CITY — Join the Imlay City Band
Imlay Schools hosts free ‘Community Night’

Boosters on Thurs., Feb. 21 from 5-9 p.m. for an All-
You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner at the Imlay City Big
Boy Restaurant.
Tickets for this fundraising event must be pur-
chased in advance, the cost is just $12 each, with a
All welcome to enjoy girls, boys varsity basketball; hall of famers major portion of the proceeds benefitting the Boosters.
The cost includes an ‘Endless Spaghetti Buffet’ with
IMLAY CITY —Imlay boys at 7:30 p.m. will take place during the Fame is a way for Imlay choice of meat sauce, marinara sauce, spaghetti noo-
City Schools will host their Additionally, intermission between the City to recognize the dles, penne noodles, garlic toast and more, as well as
annual Community Night Community Night will fea- games. achievements of past stu- the Soup, Salad & Fresh Fruit Buffet Bar.
at Imlay City High School ture the district’s second Those being honored dent-athletes, coaches and Tickets available at Tri-City Times offices, 594 N.
this Friday, February 8. annual Induction Ceremony include Doug Maison (stu- contributors to our Athletics Almont Ave., Imlay City, and at Imlay City High
Guests will enjoy free into their Athletic Hall of dent-athlete), Tracey Department,” the district School during the following events: MSBOA District
admission to both the var- Fame where they’ll recog- Moenaert Combs (student- said in a press release.
3 Solo & Ensemble Festival on Sat., Feb. 9 and the
sity girls and boys basket- nize individuals and/or athlete), Ruth Ann Prey The district and Imlay
ball games against Cros- family members of those (contributor) and the foot- City Alumni Association high school Pre-Festival Concert on Wed., Feb. 20.
Lex. The girls game tips off being inducted into the Hall ball team of 1993. are collaborators in the For more information or to secure tickets, send an
at 6 p.m. followed by the of Fame. The ceremony “The Athletic Hall of project. email to tickets@imlaycitybandboosters.org.
Author’s workshop slated for

Feb. 16 at deAngeli Library
LAPEER — The od after. An action plan more information about
Lapeer District Library’s will be provided as well as Hubbard, visit her website
Marguerite deAngeli resources to take home, at sylviahubbard.com.
Branch (921 W. Nepessing information about a liter- To register for the pro-
St.) will host an author’s ary organization to join gram or for additional
workshop on Saturday, for free, and her contact information, call the
February 16 at 3 p.m.
Published author
information for writing
and publishing questions
deAngeli Branch Library
at (810) 664-6971. To
In Omnia Paratus Lynn Zarate
Sylvia Hubbard will teach that may arise after the learn more about the “Ready for all things” 716 N. Van Dyke
current and aspiring writ- program is over. Lapeer District Library, to Almont, MI 48003
ers eight important goals Hubbard is a Detroit see what other programs
to set in order to make author and the founder of are available, or to register
2019 a successful writing
year. She will also help
Motown Writers Network
and has published over 40
online visit the website
www.library.lapeer.org.
810-798-7501
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Teens and adults are
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Lapeer District Library
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Goodie Sale continues

Careers in Education team hopes to help student ‘pay to play’
By Catherine Minolli place last week, the arctic tion, which requires a
cminolli@pageone-inc.com blast which cancelled community service proj-
classes thwarted their ect.
ATTICA — If you’re plans, but not their enthu- “It has come to our
looking for a sweet treat, siasm. attention that parents of
look no farther than the “We’re all future students have a hard time
Lapeer County Ed Tech teachers and we love to coming up with the money
Center this week. help kids—it’s in our for sports,” Kautz says in
A trio of students dedi- nature,” says Goodwin in an email. “We believe that
cated to offering a well- an email. playing sports will help
rounded educational expe- “We realized the price junior high-ers build social
rience to their peers is for pay-to-play is rising, skills and self confidence.”
hosting a fundraiser aimed and we all know how The Goodie Sale will
at doing just that. important sports are to run throughout the week at
High school seniors most children for their the Ed Tech Center. For
Kaylyn Goodwin, Megan social development and more information or to
Bakke and Alycia Kautz— their building of self-con- make a donation to the
all students in the Ed fidence. Our goal is to project, email Alycia
Tech’s Careers in make enough money to Kautz at akautz2019@stu-
Education program—are pay for a student that’s dents.lapeerschools.org.
Photo provided
hoping to raise funds to unable to pay themself.” For more information
make sure families with Goodwin, Bakke and about the Lapeer County
youths who wish to play Kautz came up with the Ed Tech Center and the
sports are able to do so. ‘pay-to-play’ plan after programs offered there, Alycia Kautz, Kaylyn Goodwin and Megan Bakke have lots of delicious
While their ‘Goodie signing on to participate in call 810-664-1124 or visit goodies for sale for their Careers in Education Skills USA project to help
Sale’ was slated to take the SkillsUSA competi- www.lcisd.k12.mi.us. cover ‘pay to play’ costs for at least one youth.
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or
Thumb region are full of test, the three photos with Friday, Feb. 15 at Hiram’s Tavern. Local musicians
terrific landscapes,” said the most votes will win and Halla and Madison Hilborn will be playing violin and
Daley, R-Lum. “I look for- will be displayed in my viola during a special Valentine’s Day event from 6 to
ward to the many photos Lansing office,” Daley 9 p.m. The musical event is being sponsored by the
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highlighting what makes said. “The goal of this Barbara L. Yockey Law Office in Imlay City. Both
the 31st District one of the photo contest is to help pro- Hilborn sisters have played with the Detroit Symphony
most beautiful places in the mote our state by giving Youth Orchestra, the Lapeer Symphony Orchestra,
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Until 5 p.m. on Friday, opportunity to showcase
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Feb. 22, residents of Bay, what makes the 31st
winners in the Music Performance category of the
Tuscola or Lapeer counties District such an incredible Eastern Michigan State Fair 4-H competition, for over
can submit their photos on place to live.” 10 years. Madison Hilborn is a legal assistant with the
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Tony Darin of Dryden Ellie Orris of Rochester weekend. For more information
eases his 2-year-old Hills takes a break about events and activities at
son Henry into the idea from skating to roast
of skating on Tree Top marshmallows at the the Nature Center, visit
Pond at Seven Ponds bonfire on Tree Top www.sevenponds.org or
Nature Center. With equipment of his own, Henry Darin gives skating a try
Pond. call 810-796-3200. as his dad Tony Darin lends a hand. The Darins live in
Dryden.
Seven Ponds
Nature Center
volunteer Don
Vortman treats
visitors to an
ice cutting dem-
onstration on
Tree Top Pond
at the Nature
Center’s
Winterfest on
Saturday.
Vortman is
demonstrating
a method that
was commonly
used in the
1800s.

Grandpa Steve Campbell of Almont helps his grandkids
Nolan and Bryce create a friendly snowman on Tree Top
Pond during Seven Ponds’ Winterfest on Saturday.
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tap at Imlay’s Maple Vista
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By Catherine Minolli spouses. Visitors will learn
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and how to apply.
IMLAY CITY — A On Monday, Feb. 11,
new ‘Health and Wellness at 1 p.m., Alana Brocker of
Speaker Series’ is on tap at Residential Home Care will
Photo courtesy of David S. Bishop

Maple Vista throughout the explain what home health
month. benefits can be paid for by
All are welcome to your existing insurance.
attend and gather informa- Congressman Paul Congressman Paul
tion on ways to stay healthy Mitchell will present infor- Mitchell is among the
and improve your financial mation on Medicare and special guest speakers
outlook in 2019. Medicaid as well on for the ‘Health &
Ed Ronders, Director Monday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. Wellness’ series at
Doug Nemecek (center, facing camera) and who is believed to be Bill of the Lapeer County Rep. Mitchell will also Maple Vista this month.
Stroup (to the left of Doug) await instructions for searching the woods Department of Veterans address concerns, questions
for missing hunter Hale Currier. Affairs, will kick off the and casework assistance for org.
Maple Vista is located
Mystery: Motive, but no new clues series tomorrow (Thurs., seniors.
Feb. 7) at 1 p.m. Reserve a spot for any/ at 600 Maple Vista, behind
Ronders will share all of the Health and Sacred Hearth Catholic
from page 1 Capac late on Friday night search. The deeper they information about the Wellness series by calling Church, in Imlay City.
giants in character. because of work schedules. pressed into the wilderness Veteran’s Aid and Jennifer at Maple Vista at For more information
The locals picked up The first car held Doug of toppled trees and under- Attendance pension avail- 810-724-6300 or emailing call 810-724-6300, ext 2 or
on this, and daily, more Nemecek, Bill Stroup, Bob brush, the more deer car- able to veterans and their granlunj@trinity-healthy. visit MapleVista.org.
came to volunteer. When Stroup and Art Friedsburg. casses or what was left of
word got out that Capac’s The second car held them were found. They
football team was coming, Mort McGeorge, (*his son were miles and miles from
30 athletes and students Doug helped me with this roads, only accessible by
from Newberry High series). Also in the car was lumber trails made by log-
School showed up to Charlie Churchill, Max gers.
assist. R & B Sales sent Nettnay and the fourth is Lt. Chrispell had a
out word that the citizens lost in time. short conversation with
from St. Ignace and the They drove all night Lawrence Kosequat, the
Soo should help out. They long to be in Newberry Indian guide, in the woods.
asked for a hundred bod- before daylight. He asked him point blank
ies, and said they’d serve (*Doug Nemecek is the “Who is poaching all the
lunch. Two hundred only survivor of this group, deer?”
showed for the weekend. and was one of only four Kosequat responded,
Altogether there were 600 links to 1948.) “Lieutenant, I know a few
dedicated souls who took deer were taken to feed
part in the weekend search. some of the down and out,

Lines of men abreast Capac, with but I never thought the
reached out in a five-and- poaching was that wide-
a-half-mile radius. The a population spread.”
local lumberyard could not
even supply enough dow-
of only 960 Returning to his cruis-
er, the lieutenant called
els to pike the ground. people, dispatch. Township officials temporarily moved out of the Arcadia offices while
Building supply yards in “This is Lt. Chrispell. crews rehabbed the building this past summer and fall. Exterior projects,
St. Ignace came to the res- had nearly Have we heard from the like painting, will be completed later in 2019.
cue, donating hundreds every male detectives, and what is
more.
When the Chambers of resident in
their present location?”
“They are in the woods
Renovation: New look for Arcadia hall
from page 1
Commerce of Newberry, approximately 10 miles
Sault St. Marie, St. Ignace Newberry. from you and out of their During the bulk of the
and Mackinaw reported vehicle,” the dispatcher work, the township moved
‘no vacancy’ at local replied. into an office trailer, from
motels, the townspeople Another car left “Tell them when you late June to early
opened up their homes to Central Michigan make contact again that I December. Smith utilized
volunteers. University at Mt. Pleasant. need a report ASAP,” Lt. the adjoining fire hall for
The state troopers took That car held Carl Chrispell said. the primary election in
up a collection and bought Brennan, (*who is still “Will do,” was the August and received a tem-
Army cots from the surplus alive and living in response. porary occupancy permit
store and placed them Tennessee), and Carl Lang. Grabbing a coffee, the for the township hall for
upstairs in the post for any- Both were friends and fel- eight men from Capac November’s general elec-
one without a bed. low CMU students of Jim were issued a four-foot tion.
The food kept coming Currier, son of Hale dowel and given a location Arcadia officials say
in every morning from Currier. (*Jim now lives in and group leader. In the they’re grateful to local
Capac to feed the droves of Florida with his wife). pre-dawn, they walked to businessman Marty Wolfe
volunteers from every- Jim stayed with his their assigned area. Their who let them store their
where. mother and brother Phil at enthusiasm was high after furniture and other items in
*Note: The following is the CAPDET lodge. The being up all night. a garage in downtown
about the living individuals two Carls stayed with Capac, with a popula- Lum. The township hall’s new kitchen features a fun
I interviewed and their Elmer and Minnie Lang, tion of only 960 people, Township officials said barn door. The space is available for residents
direct recollections of the Carl Lang’s parents. The had nearly every male resi- the work has been needed to rent for family gatherings and the like.
search. At the time of the other eight stayed at the dent in Newberry. Every for some time and they’ve
interview, there were four State Police post on the store was either closed or been setting aside funds for er raising taxes for the
living, one has since cots. They ate lunch at the limited in business. The the last 10 years in antici- work.
passed. That person is lodge and had dinner at the farms and chores were pation of this project. "Our new setup “Now we can start sav-
Carl Lang. He wanted this Dollarville Bar, where they being handled by wives Smith said they first ing for the next project”
story told but died before I mixed with other searchers and children. considered doing some is more Smith added.
actually started writing it. and locals, soon learning The newspapers report- upgrades in 2007 but that professional This summer some
exterior painting work is
These four men also veri- of the people that inhabited ed this was the largest was during the height of
fied the procedures of the the woods at strange times manhunt in state history. the recession and the tim- and it allows planned with the goal to
search and the conditions and intervals. In two weeks, the ing didn’t feel appropriate match the hall and fire hall
present. The next day, they search wraps up; conclu- since “it was tough for us to better color-wise. In the mean-
Two 1946 Pontiacs left headed to the woods to sions are drawn. people to stay in their own interact with time, staff will continue
unpacking boxes and find-
homes,” she said.
The township board residents." ing just the right spot to
allocated $500,000 for the decorate the still bare
renovation and they project --Sharna Smith walls. Smith said eventual-
they’ll be able to stick to ly they’ll feature old pho-
that budget. Twp. Clerk tos of downtown Lum and
Smith said they credit an old Lum train depot
their contractor, DCC sign.
Construction of Davison, with and we were happy to Arcadia Township
for keeping that budget top stay as local as possible,” offices, located at 4900
of mind during the project. Smith said. Spencer St., are open 12-4
“We were really, really Skovran said the board p.m. on Mondays and 9
happy with them. They is pleased they didn’t need a.m. to 1 p.m. on
were great people to work to borrow funds or consid- Wednesdays and Fridays.
Auction: A little love for your library

Lapeer County’s easternmost stretch of Imlay City Road, between from page 1 Olaf; a brand-new cash “bid number” at the
Dorrow and Cade roads in Imlay Township, is due to be resurfaced register and gift certificates library’s checkout desk.
sometime this year. Summers. “Truly, my to local businesses, includ- “We encourage every-
favorite part of the auction ing Woodchips American body to come back often to
Road Projects: $10 mill approved is seeing the community BBQ, 123 Escape Rooms,
stand with us and showing Grondin’s Hair Care of
check on the status of their
bids,” she said. “It’s possi-
from page 1 officials have held off on The county will also how much they love their Imlay City, Imlay City’s ble others might be prowl-
starting their Imlay City undertake other chip-seal library.” Peaceful Moon Yoga, ing for the same treasures.”
In 2018, work was cen- Road projects until after projects across the area but Summers alluded to Lucky’s Steak House, The Ruth Hughes
tered on an intersection Scotts/Hyponex’s busy those have yet to be identi- some of her personal Nick’s Warehouse, and Memorial District Library
safety project at Dorrow spring hauling season was fied. favorites items that have Backyard Creations and is located at 211 N. Almont
and Brown City roads that over. Gingell said they’re been donated to the auc- More. Ave. in downtown Imlay
including paving Dorrow Elsewhere in the Tri- currently in talks with tion. “I think this could turn City.
Road and making it the City Times area, the road township officials regarding “Some of the coolest out to be our best auction For further information
main connector between commission plans to resur- projects at the local level. items are a soft-sided Yeti to date,” Summers opined. about the Ruth Hughes
Imlay City and Brown City face Lum Road between “This is really just a Cooler, Disney Princess “People are going to like Memorial District
roads. Harrington and Lake starting list,” Gingell said. waffle maker, some incred- what they find.” Library’s 2019 Silent
It’s not certain yet when Pleasant roads in Arcadia “We need to find out ible Marvel collectibles Summers advised that Auction or other library
these projects will begin Twp. Various patching is what our winter mainte- from Lapeer’s Comic anyone interested in bid- activities, call the Imlay
until the bid process is also slated for General nance costs will be before Explosion, antique Fisher ding on auction items City Branch at 810-724-
complete. Squier Rd. in the Almont/ we know what projects we Price toys, a snowcone should stop in soon to reg- 8043 or visit ruthhughes.
In past years, county Dryden area. can do.” maker, featuring Frozen’s ister for a Silent Auction org.
Times earns awards NEW BUSINESS . . .

in MPA contest
Third time in four years publication ranked
in top three in circulation category
IMLAY CITY — For Linton’s experiences fol-
the third time in the past lowing the discovered a
four years, the Tri-City dusty box of letters her
Times was ranked among grandmother saved from
the top three newspapers in World War II. Sue’s dad,
its circulation category Tech Sgt. Robert Folk, was
(Weekly, Class C) by the a member of the 306 Bomb
M ichig an Pr ess Group known as the ‘Cole
Association. Crew,’ which flew B-17s
Members of the New out of Thurleigh, England.
York Press Association On October 14, 1943, the
reviewed some 3,065 plane was shot down in
entries submitted by 99 Beek. Four members of the
Michigan newspapers in crew perished. Six survived
the 2018 MPA Better and were taken as Prisoners
Newspaper Contest. of War. Robert Folk was
The Times earned one of them.
seven awards in the con- “I was deeply moved
Photo by Tom Wearing

test, along with two honor- by this story, and very hon-
able mentions. ored by and grateful for the
Paula Parisot, writer, opportunity to write it,”
advertising executive, Minolli says.
proofreader and jill-of-all- Minolli also earned a
trades at the Times earned a second place in the
first place in the ‘Best
Columnist’ category.
Government/Education
News category for her story
Backyard Creations now open
Parisot’s two part series about an event at Imlay Chris and Jaason Bishop (center/front) are joined by family, friends and Imlay City officials as
detailing her adventure City High School follow- they prepare to cut the ribbon at the opening of their new business, ‘Backyard Creations &
while hiking—and almost ing the school shooting in More,’ located at 404 E. Fourth St. in Imlay City. A creative craftsman, Jaason tears down old
being trapped—in the Parkland, Florida called barns and transforms the salvaged barnwood into rustic decor for homes, businesses and the
mountains emerged on top ‘Storm to be reckoned
couple’s new store. His remodeling work can be seen locally at Nick’s Country Oven in Imlay
of 19 others submitted in with.’
the category. “A local paper might be City and the soon-to-open Pinewood Restaurant (formerly Lenny Miller’s) in Dryden. In addition
Editor Catherine tempted to shy away from to offering country decor and interior design, Backyard Creations features a gift shop, antiques
Minolli also earned a first extensive coverage of a and a wide range of unique items for purchase. Business hours are Wednesday-Friday from
place in the ‘Best Editorial’ local controversy involving 11-7; Saturday from 11-6; and Sunday from 12:30-5. For questions or further information, call
category for an editorial school safety, gun control/ Chris or Jaason at 810-627-0237, 810-627-0654, or visit Backyard Creations & More on Facebook.
about the Almont Village gun rights, the police and a
New members inducted

Council’s approach and social media firestorm, but
methodology to gauging
residents’ interest in allow-
that didn’t happen in this
case...” the judges said. Capac Library craft classes
ing medical marijuana In the same category,
into leadership society

facilities in the village. Maria Brown took third CAPAC — Get crafty this month at the Capac
“Well-crafted, well- place with her story detail- Library at two upcoming events.
reasoned, and stocked with ing Capac Village Council’s This Saturday, Feb. 9, youngsters are invited to
information and history to struggle with the medical make a No-Sew Heart Pillow craft starting at 11:30
walk the reader through the marijuana facilities issue LAPEER COUNTY The Fall 2018 National a.m.
process that one town went titled ‘Colorado of St. Clair — The Mott Community Society of Leadership and On Thursday, Feb. 28, adults get their turn at Wine
through, and how that pro- County.’ College (MCC) chapter of Success Inductees include Bottle Art night. Starting at 5 p.m., attendees can
cess was a welcome change “Essentially coverage the National Society of Deanna Ford of Imlay transform an empty wine bottle with craft items and
in other governmental proof a couple of meetings, Leadership and Success City and Sonia Zack of lights.
cedures (local and nation- this story went beyond the (Sigma Alpha Pi), inducted Attica. Registration is requested for both events. To learn
al). Solid use of the edito- routine by adding helpful 37 new members for the Mott Community more or reserve a seat, call the library at 810-395-
rial space,” the judge com- details of a related recent Fall Semester, and awarded College is committed to 7000.
mented. village council action, plus three National Engaged excellence in education and
Minolli also earned an state law and state develop- Leaders recognitions Dec. offering services that culti-
9. vate student success and
Daley hosts office hours
honorable mention in the ments,” the judges said.
same category for an edito- “All in all, it’s a fine job of The ceremony was the improve the overall quality
rial titled ‘Big shout out to ongoing coverage of a local culmination of a years’ of life in a multicultural
small town firefighters.’ issue.” worth of work. Sigma community. With more
Alpha Pi is for students than 100 academic and LAPEER — State Sen. Kevin Daley will hold
General Manager The Times’ inaugural office hours with constituents throughout the 31st
Randy Jorgensen and the Busker Fest tab garnered with a 2.7 GPA or higher, occupational degree pro-
who have completed 9 grams, we help students Senate District during the month of February.
production staff earned a an honorable mention in
credits, and are enrolled for prepare to achieve more in On Friday, Feb. 15, he’ll be at Leo’s Coney
second place in the Best the ‘Special Section’ cate-
Newspaper Design catego- gory. There were 19 entries the Fall or Winter Semester an ever-changing economy. Island, 282 S. Main St. in Lapeer from 9:30-10:30
ry. in total. at MCC. Membership Through university transfer a.m. where he’ll be available to answer questions and
“Really nice use of “It takes some guts to requirements include com- agreements, high-demand provide information and assistance, as well as take
photos and color ads to produce a piece for any pletion of an orientation, a associate’s degree pro- suggestions on issues affecting communities and
make the pages pop,” the first annual event, but this leadership training day, grams and one-year certifi- businesses in the district. No appointment is neces-
judges commented. group did an admirable job three speaker broadcasts, cation programs, we help sary.
Longtime staff writer of making the Busker Fest and three Success ensure that all Mott stu- For more information or to contact Daley, please
Tom Wearing earned a sec- look like the most fun of Networking Team meet- dents are ready to get more visit SenatorKevinDaley.com or call 517-373-1777.
ond place in the Business/ the year,” the judges com- ings. out of life.
Agriculture News category mented. “Here’s hoping
for his story about the there is a second iteration
Your Hometown
MarketPlace
Village of Almont’s ban on of the event. Good work,
the use of coal tar seal- presented well.”
ants—an outstanding Rounding out the
example of the value of awards for the Times is
community newspapering. Sports Editor Kevin
The subject matter isn’t Kissane, who’s photo
always sexy, but the infor- ‘Almont quarterback Clay
mation is valuable to read- Schapman’ earned a third
ers. place in the Sports Photo
Minolli earned another category.
first place award in the
‘Feature Story’ category
“This photo with its
Dutch tilt (a type of camera
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Shoebox gifts are a tangible expression of God’s love

I am writing to thank need this past holiday sea- and across the United ine. 160 countries and territo- found at samaritanspurse.
Imlay City residents for son. States, Operation Christmas These simple gifts ries. org/volunteerwithOCC.
sharing the true meaning of Because of the generos- Child, a project of bring smiles to the faces of It’s not too late for peo- Thank you again to
Christmas with children in ity of donors in Imlay City Samaritan’s Purse, collect- children around the world. ple to make a difference. everyone who participated
ed more than 8.8 million Packed with fun toys, Though drop-off locations in this global project–many
shoeboxes in 2018. school supplies and hygiene serving Imlay City shoebox who do so year after year.
Our Opinion Combined with those col-

lected from partnering
countries in 2018, the min-
items, these gifts bring joy
and are a tangible expres-
sion of God’s love. Since
packers are closed until
November 2019, anyone
can still pack a personal-
These simple gifts send a
message to children world-
wide that they are loved
‘Lame duck’ sessions

istry is now sending more 1993, Operation Christmas ized shoebox gift online at and not forgotten.
than 10.6 million shoebox Child has collected and samaritanspurse.org/build- —Dana Williams
gifts to children suffering delivered more than 157 online. Information about Operation Christmas
should be eliminated
from poverty, natural disas- million gift-filled shoebox- year-round volunteer Child
ters, war, disease and fam- es to children in more than opportunities can also be Samaritan’s Purse
Paczki Fest in Lapeer Tues., March 5

A constitutional amendment to eliminate
the ‘lame duck’ sessions for the
Michigan legislature is both a bold and bril-
Have you wondered
how you could mix paczkis
be participating each in
their own way. We as the
Finally, this is for a
good cause. Partnering with
community and share the
hope we have in Jesus
liant move by area Republican State Rep. and Jesus together for one Church will patron the the Downtown Christ.
Gary Howell. awesome Tuesday? businesses as a way to do Development Authority Thank you,
Well I have! good for the community. (DDA), we are working —Andrew Terry
Howell recently proposed a plan that We are excited to share We envision three goals with the businesses to do a —Todd Petty
would eliminate legislative sessions from with you an opportunity for for the churches: 1. Eat fundraiser for The Refuge Lapeer
extending past Election Day, thus eliminat- the churches of Lapeer something; 2. Buy some- Homeless Shelter of
ing lame duck sessions altogether.
As Howell observed, lame duck legisla-
County to do good for the
community. On Tuesday,
thing; 3. Give something.
First, we want you to
Lapeer. The participating
businesses that see custom- Pleads with
tion is often pushed through without ade-
March 5, we are asking the
churches to converge onto
eat downtown anytime dur-
ing the day. There are sev-
ers during Paczki Fest will
give to The Refuge. seniors to
quate public hearings or input from those
affected by proposed laws; and are stacked
downtown Lapeer for the
1st annual Paczki Fest!
eral good restaurants that I
am fond of. I am sure you
We have the churches,
the local businesses, and get life line
one on top of the other making it impossi- Yes, you read that right: have your favorite. the DDA working together I am a senior citizen
Paczki Fest! Second, we want you to to make the Easter Season living in Capac. Earlier this
ble for lawmakers to thoroughly read the Some people call it Fat buy something. This is how festive this year. We are winter I had a severe fall in
proposed legislation, not to mention spend- Tuesday. Others call it we can give back to the planning street music, sing my bathroom, hitting my
ing sufficient time examining the pros and Mardi Gras. But, we in community and help sup- alongs, and maybe even a head so hard I could feel
cons, and merit—if any. Lapeer call it Paczki Fest. It port local businesses and paczki eating contest! the vertebrae in my neck
Lame duck legislation often involves lit- begins the journey towards families. This is a win-win event. move. When I tried to get
the cross and the celebra- Third, we want you to We are asking the that you up to call 911, I could not
tle or no transparency, insufficient time for tion of the empty tomb on give. We will have devo- begin to promote this to walk, and so I crawled fifty
debate, and sometimes subverts the will of Easter Sunday. tional material to hand out your friends, family, and in feet into my bedroom to
the people. If these bills are so important All day the businesses to encourage people’s your church. Keep a look get to my cell phone. Once
and are aimed at the best interest of in downtown Lapeer will hearts for the Easter season. out on Facebook and your in there, I realized it was
email for more details as plugged into the charger on
Hale’s ghost haunts

Michigan residents, why aren’t they debated we draw closer to March 5. the kitchen counter. So
in open sessions and in the true spirit of If you are a musician or worn out from the fall, I
the Octagon House

representative government? singer and wish to partici- laid on a hardwood floor
for 24 hours until I called
As Howell also noted, eliminating lame pate with the musical fes-
for help.
duck sessions is also “an issue of account- Everyone here at Four Currier home in Almont, tivities please let us know
soon by emailing alterry@ So, I am pleading with
ability.” Often, term limited lawmakers vote County Community and we have heard a num- all physically impaired
Foundation is enjoying ber of tales of Hale’s ghost gmail.com. people and senior citizens
on issues during lame duck sessions that Doug Hunter’s story as he (gently) haunts the Let’s make Paczki Fest to please get a life line. For
they will never have to answer for. “Quite about the search for Hale Octagon House. Thanks 2019 a huge success. a small monthly fee it
frankly,” Howell says, “if a bill isn’t good Currier in his series for giving us more of the Partnerships with the could save your life.
enough to pass before an election, it’s prob- ‘Capac’s Unsolved story! Church, the businesses, and Sincerely,
Mystery.’ Our office is —Micaela Boomer the community is how we —Dorothy Bergen
ably not a good idea to shove it through can best do good for the
located in the former Almont Capac
after an election.”
We agree. Before Governor Rick Snyder
left office, the flurry of activity during the
L It’s all about perspective
ife! It’s all about per- the memories from the past
lame duck session included some 400 votes spective! That’s why I were positive, let me share
on hundreds of issues, some of them previ- write this column. Here’s a one that came to mind this
ously decided at the polls by voters. This is perfect example. from my oldest niece (in how cold it was—we were week. Here’s the context. I
insulting to Michigan voters, and is just When I logged into my Iowa): “I just just ready to be had made a pot of soup
plain bad government. Facebook account today checked the weather married. But to during that awful cold
(1/30), I saw a note saying app on my phone the 240 or so spell. To round it out and
We applaud Howell for presenting the that because of the brutal turn it into a proper but
and see that we are guests that
House Joint Resolution C to the House weather, the people at the up to showed up and quick, no-fuss meal, I had
Government Operations Committee for con- Tri City Times had gotten a -19!! Whoo-hoo!! the people who put two of those frozen din-
sideration. We hope it is a measure that later-than-usual start; and But that takes me hauled stuff in ner rolls into a little foil
gains bipartisan support in both the House papers were going to be back to our wedding and out for us and bread pan and slid the pan
late hitting the newsstands. day in 1985 when it worked behind the into the preheated oven.
and the Senate, so it will ultimately be
placed on a statewide ballot for voters to
I had already seen on TV was -19 and -80 Perspectives... scenes, thank you. Unfortunately, just as
that mail delivery wouldn’t wind chill. All I And I’m sorry. I quickly, that light little pan
decide. Lame duck legislation is not repre- be happening today or had to do was get to Willene Tanis
feel so loved!!” tipped and those two rolls
sentative government, it’s simply bad gov- tomorrow for the same rea- the church and from Oh...and slid right out of the pan and
ernment. son. the church to our also...in case it
I also saw this note hotel. It didn’t matter to us looked last week like all Perspectives page 13
Does symbol still have same meaning?

Editor’s note: Rick Liblong’s column sored by and held for the Society of I sign the letter.
regarding ‘We the People’ brought up some Pescosolido, the descendants from a small Online, the website www.pescosolido.
memories for me, including writing this col- village in Italy. net, which is written in Italian, I find out
umn about eight years ago. Here it is Sadly I experienced what could be the about the ‘Societa.’ Here’s what it says in
again: last of an era, which brought to light just its English translation:
G oing through some boxes I stumble

across a letter to the editor I penned to
the Detroit News published on May 28,
exactly how important the statue and what
it stands for should be in all of our lives. I
was fortunate enough to sit next to an
“Workers Mutual Aid Society of
Pescosolido was born in Detroit (U.S.A.) in
1923. The first partners and founders were
1984. Italian immigrant who has eased gracefully some of the Pescosolidianis that were found
The editor chose the headline ‘Statue of into his 80s. He produced for me a booklet to work...” (it lists the names, including
Liberty: Preserving a Symbol.’ I re-read my that was printed when the ‘Societa’ was Carlo Minolli...many of the names I recog-
words and remember originally formed in 1923. It bore my nize). “They were 31, all residents of
when Lady Liberty was grandfather’s name. Detroit Mich. USA. The goal they set out to
in bad shape and as I discovered that America and its peo- achieve was the same as other members of
always here in the U.S., ple may have lost something valuable along the workers: support each other in case of
government can’t come the road to greatness. He spoke in broken Letter to Editor of Detroit News need (death, illness, unemployment etc.)”
up with funds to preserve English of coming to Detroit in the ’20s in penned by yours truly in 1984. I read that they did this because they
it and people don’t care search of opportunity and money. each other’s names. We will not, most likely, were often taken advantage of, because of
enough to do anything He spoke of the Depression, of being sponsor a celebration year after year for the language barrier, because of the tough
the purpose of getting together to appreci-
about it.
Americans live in a
Observations in ink... laid off from factory work and penniless,
and of a foreman giving him $2 and how it ate our background. We will not visit each
times and their sense of community. They
all contributed a certain amount of money
throw away society. We
toss out things as soon as
Catherine Minolli felt like $200. He spoke too of unions and
crooked judges seeking bribes from non-
other on Sundays...too many things are hap-
pening now. We say life has become more
when they were working which was used to
take care of members and their families in
they’re used up. History English speaking immigrants in return for complicated. the case of illness, death, unemployment,
has little value in the push, push, push promises of transport for their brothers, sis- We can all look back into our histories etc.
ahead culture we embrace. ters, uncles and cousins to this country of and find people just like these who encoun- In 1929, Dr. Dominic Porfida “under-
For those who may recall, in the early promise and wealth. His children spoke of tered infinitely more complications in just took to cure any disease of all members of
’80s, Lee Iacocca takes up the cause to save being dragged around on Sundays to visit arriving in the United States and forming the Workers Mutual Aid Pescosolido of an
the Statue of Liberty. I support that and the “paisanos” because they were their new lives. We have relatively simple lives in annual allowance of 200 lire... In 1931 ben-
shout out to others to do so. And many, own, all they had and they took care of one comparison. Yet they are somehow richer. efits were extended to family members...”
many do. Over the course of a couple of another. I offer this to my fellow Detroiters. We For much of my childhood and adult
years millions are donated for the restora- His children’s children, like me, are the are a new “race” of Americans. By contrib- life I attend the yearly ‘Festa’ of the
tion project. Following is what I wrote to byproducts of progression, mobility, educa- uting to the Statue of Liberty restoration Societa. Social Host Liability laws from our
the newspaper and its readers about it: tion and opportunities. We were practically efforts, perhaps we can preserve and rekin- ever entitled, increasing litigious society put
“The publicity push to preserve the born into everything this gentleman and our dle the wealth shared by our ancestors. a kibosh on the celebrations in the early
Statue of Liberty seems to have taken a parents strived for. I realized, however, that Perhaps it is not too late to bring the wealth 1990s.
back seat. Over the weekend my family and we are missing something important seem- of human kindness, compassion and caring This is what I know.
I attended an annual celebration of the ingly inherent in these people. We (my gen- back into our lives and preserve the statue Email Catherine at
Feast of the Madonna, which was spon- eration of Societa descendants) do not know to stand as an everlasting symbol of this. cminolli@pageone-inc.com
Some thoughts on ‘We the People’

Note: This is the first in be able to pay the fees and ists (and lots of contraband) more we should.
a two part series sharing complete the forms to get a came through Canada. But we also need mod-
thoughts on ‘We the People’ visa. Not every application But what does border ern technology, lights,
and ‘E Pluribus Unum.’ I is approved (11.3 % deni- security entail? Barriers drones, x-rays, cameras,
welcome any and all com- al). And if it’s approved the (OK, call them “walls” if better sensors, and most of
ments and feedback. wait is anywhere from one you want) are certainly part all, more humans to do
W hat a tizzy the coun- to 20 years before the visa of the mix. There are walls what’s necessary to protect
Photo provided
try seems to be in is granted and can be used. the country.
about the “crisis” at our You can Google all of this. Let’s concentrate more
southern The other way is to resources, human and tech-
border. present oneself at the bor- nical, at established ports Beautiful words conveyed to us by our ances-
We’re der and apply for asylum. of entry. We’re told that tors. It includes all of us. Many more people
told that Thousands are doing just most of the illegal contra- from other countries yearn to be part of ‘We
thou- that. It’s perfectly legal by band comes though these. the People.’
sands of U.S. law. Conditions in We need more people and
people some of their home coun- methods to screen people. Homeland Security decide. members of Congress or
are tries are so bad—drugs, The wait times and living Then Congress appoints a administration other than
stream- gangs, cartels, sex traffick- conditions for people are Blue Ribbon Commission the two above. Congress
ing or All the Liblong day... ing, mass killings, etc.— ridiculous. And under no to report back to both adopts the findings and
sneaking that people will gather the circumstance should chil- Houses in 90 days. funds accordingly. Win-
across Rick Liblong family, including small dren be separated from Commission shall be made Win.
the bor- kids, and walk up to a thou- their families. That’s coun- up of people directly Not much response yet.
der ille- sand miles to get here. terproductive, just plain affected: Governors of CA, Mostly boilerplate replies.
gally. I’ve had friends tell Most of the people in the ‘Give me your tired, inhumane and costs the AZ, NM, TX; mayors of But I’ll keep trying. You
me directly that they are “caravans” are these, not your poor, your hud- government more. We are border towns Winterhaven, should let your representa-
concerned that these people undesirables trying to storm dled masses yearning better than that. None of us CA, Yuma, Lukeville, tives know what you think
are going to come and the border. to breathe free, the would allow our children Nogales, AZ, El Paso, Del they should do, too.
“take our jobs, our guns They are trying to get wretched refuse of to be separated from us Rio, Laredo, McAllen, Another thing we must
and our very way of life. If here for the same reasons your teeming shore. under any circumstances. Brownsville, TX; Counties do is help the other coun-
they want to come let’s our ancestors did, a safer Send these, the home- I sent the following Hidalgo, Luna, Dona Ana, tries become better places
them get in line and come and better life. And most less, tempest-tossed suggestion to numerous NM; Commissioner of U.S. to live. Most people, frank-
legally like my ancestors are willing to work hard to me, I lift my lamp Senators and Members of Customs and Border ly, would prefer to stay
did.” and play by the rules. They beside the golden the House: Protection; Director of home.
Frankly, many of our just want a chance. Who door!’ Congress should offer Immigration and Customs Your thoughts and
ancestors like mine came among us wouldn’t? $3 billion for Border Enforcement; 1 border comments are welcome.
here before there were any I don’t think that anybody in many of the strategic Security now. How it must landowner from each state– Email Rick at
real rules or quotas. reading this wouldn’t, places already. If it makes be spent is NOT stipulated. 23 total members. rick.liblong@cox.net.
Basically, if you could get under the same circum- strategic sense to build Let Department of There should be no
here and were healthy you stances, do everything they
Scholarships available for local students

could stay. Most of them could to survive and protect
worked hard, applied for their families including
citizenship and became walking many miles to do
Americans. it if necessary. The number
I agree that immigrants one instinct in all living The following guest scholarship committee. selor’s office for the students who graduated
should come legally so I creatures is survival. column was submitted by •Capac High School Athletic Booster from Almont, Capac and
did a little research on how The criteria for being grant- Micaela Boomer, Program seniors are advised to Scholarship, the Harry and Imlay City High School
the people from south of ed asylum are pretty strin- Officer at Four County apply for the Andy Beam Irene Bussell Scholarship, are encouraged to apply
the border can come here gent. (You can Google this, Community Foundation. Memorial Scholarship, the and the Marion and Robert for the Hilda M. Hill
legally today. It’s not that too.) Only about 20% are She may be reached at Justin C. “Jut” Bullock Fischer Scholarship. Memorial Scholarship.
easy. There really isn’t just granted asylum. Most have 810-798-0909 or via email Memorial Scholarship, the •Dryden High School There are no major restric-
a line to get in and wait their dreams dashed and are to program@4ccf.org. Capac Youth Scholarship, seniors and recent gradu- tions for the Hill. In fact,
one’s turn. sent home. the McGeorge Memorial ates are encouraged to students who plan to attend
For the most part they
have to apply for one of
several types of visas at the
No one, not Democrat,
Republican, Independent,
conservative or progressive,
H igh School seniors and
college students who
graduated from Almont,
Scholarship, and the Ruth
M. Sayles Memorial
Scholarship. These five
apply for the Dr. Bernard
J. Stremler Memorial
Scholarship. Stremler
vocational or technical
training are urged to apply,
as the scholarship includes
American Embassy which argues that we don’t need Dryden, Capac, and Imlay awards are exclusively for scholarships are available funds for practical educa-
is no easy task in some strong border security. City High Schools are CHS students. The Beam only to DHS students. The tion as well as traditional
countries, have the neces- Northern and Southern. encouraged to apply now scholarship is a one-time application requires tran- college coursework. The
sary skills and education or Remember, the 9/11 terror- for numerous scholarships award for students plan- scripts, test scores, the esti- application requires HS
through Four County ning a career in services to mated family contribution transcripts, test scores,
Community Foundation by youth, such as counseling, (EFC) from the FAFSA intended major, and the
What Isaiah says visiting www.4ccf.org/

scholarships. In 2018,
4CCF awarded scholar-
ships totaling $245,000 to
education, or social work.
The next three are also
one-year awards. The Ruth
M. Sayles is a four-year
and a one-page response to
a question. Winners are
chosen by a DHS scholar-
ship committee.
estimated family contribu-
tion (EFC) from the
FAFSA report. In addition,
applicants will write essays
But they that wait upon country roads, no matter
the Lord shall renew their how deep the drifts. seven school districts. award, so a student •In Imlay City, Four in response to prompts
strength; they shall mount Until this winter. One-hundred-sixty-three receives the award divided County Community within the individual appli-
up with wings as eagles; Upstairs in soft lamp- thousand dollars of the over four years of educa- Foundation manages the cations. Students may
they shall run, and not be light, I listen to the wind total was awarded to stu- tion. All five applications funds for a number of receive up to two awards.
weary; and they shall and read the book of dents in four local districts: require transcripts, test ICHS scholarships includ- Recipients are chosen by a
walk, and not faint. Isaiah Isaiah. Since Christmas, Almont, Dryden, Capac, scores, intended majors, ing the Blonde 4CCF scholarship commit-
40:31 his words in Handel’s and Imlay City. and the estimated family Scholarship, the Howard tee, which includes up to
I wake Messiah sing in my head •Almont High School contribution (EFC) from and Marie Dahn two school representatives.
with no as I progress through the seniors are eligible to the FAFSA report. In addi- Scholarship, and the Students who are
commit- chapters. apply for the Albert Himes tion, applicants will write Grettenberger, Alvin planning a degree in ani-
ments. Comfort ye, comfort ye my and Jean Currey-Stanwood essays in response to Norlin, Glenn L. Smith II mal or human health
No emer- people, saith your God. Scholarship and the Robert prompts within the indi- Memorial, Lee Weyer careers and who graduat-
gencies. After our greatest loss, I Wayne Creger, Sr. vidual applications. None Athletic, and the Richard ed from Almont, Dryden,
Our rath- couldn’t find comfort, no Memorial Scholarship. The of these five are available P. Wheeler scholarships. and Imlay City High
er new matter where I ran and Currey-Stanwood scholar- to dual-enrollment stu- Other Imlay City scholar- School are encouraged to
furnace Honest Living... walked. My Bible gathered ship is awarded annually to
high-achieving females
dents. Recipients are cho-
sen by Capac High School
ship funds include the
Laurie Lee Memorial
apply for the Murdie
Educational Scholarship.
holds up dust. Yes, God’s grace car-
in the Iris Lee Underwood ried moments of peace and who plan to continue their
education. The award is for
scholarship committees or
by 4CCF scholarship com-
Scholarship, the Lyle and
Joyce Powers Scholarship
The Murdie is for both
high school seniors and
midst of purpose in blessed relief;
another yet, there is no shortcut one year. The Creger mittees. and scholarships honoring students who are currently
cold snap. I hope the through the merciless val- scholarship is awarded The Capac Educational the memories of Brian enrolled in college.
homeless have found ref- ley of the shadow of death. periodically. Students Scholarship Funds for Verstreate and Floyd W. Students should be attend-
uge—a habit from years of Now on the other side, should contact their coun- CHS seniors are also man- West. Applications for all ing a college located in
our firstborn’s disappear- I’m learning to rest and selor for more information aged by Four County of these ICHS scholarships Michigan and majoring in
ances. renew my strength. I’ll regarding the Creger Community Foundation. are available through the human or animal medicine.
For a long while now, never mount up on eagle’s Scholarship. Recipients for Students should apply ICHS counseling office.
the voices inside this house wings as I did as a youth, both are chosen by an AHS directly to the CHS coun- Current seniors and Scholarships page 13
call me by name. Except and I hope to never run a
Think spring with delicious lamb recipes

the kittens. I’m “Meow.” mile again in my life.
Everything is. Yet, after a set of stretches
I’ve not stepped a toe to rid myself of sciatica
outside the door in two pain, I walk downstairs
days, other than to plug in
and out the Christmas
into the kitchen. I ask Mel,
“Are you hungry for D ear Lynn,
I love pasta and
I’m looking for some
lamb chops and pound
chops until very thin. In a
shallow bowl, beat eggs
6 potatoes, diced
1/4 c Dijon mustard
1/2 t grated lemon peel
are cooked. Skim fat from
juices. Stir in peas and
cook on high heat for 15
lights on the redbud tree. French toast?”
They’ll come down after He’s incredulous. unique recipes. with water. Add salt, pep- 1 T lemon juice minutes. Serve.
my birthday this month. “You thought I forgot, —Dale from Hastings per and cloves. Stir to 1/2 t dried rosemary LAMB CHOPS
Need some bling for the didn’t you?” Melinda from mix. 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 lbs lamb chops
Big One, you know. “I’d better not say.” Tecumseh makes Breaded Place 1-14.5 oz can beef 1 1/2 c balsamic
Downstairs by 6:30 to While he watched, I Lamb Cutlets in an electric bread broth vinegar
brew his coffee, I hear the cracked several eggs into a skillet. Julie from Grass crumbs 1-10 oz pkg frozen 3 T brown sugar
kittens scamper up the shallow baking pan and Lake sent in her recipe for in a shal- peas, thawed 1/2 t dried rosemary
basement stairs when Mel stirred in buttermilk, cinna- Slow-Cooked Lamb Dijon. low dish. Directions: Mix flour, salt 2 cloves garlic, crushed
opens the door. They mon, nutmeg, ginger, and a Cheryl from Quincy says Dip lamb and pepper in a plastic zip- 1/2 t salt
whine until they’re fed or double portion of vanilla. her recipe for Lamb Chops chops in style bag. Add lamb piec- 1/8 t pepper
commence another game
of hide-and-seek under the
The stovetop’s buttered
griddle browned eight slic-
is easy and tasty. Please
stop by my blog, Food,
egg mix-
ture, the
The Recipe Exchange... es, a handful at a time.
Shake to coat evenly.
Directions: Arrange lamb
chops on a broiler pan.
throw rugs. Never do they
say, “Mom, we’re bored!”
es of sourdough bread
sopped with batter to per-
Fun and More at www.
lseckerle.wordpress.com.
dredge
with
Lynn Eckerle Repeat until all of the lamb
is coated with flour mix-
Combine balsamic vinegar,
brown sugar, rosemary and
Last night after pot fection. Send recipes and requests bread ture. Heat oil in a skillet garlic in saucepan. Bring
roast, carrots, and potatoes, We finished it all off to The Recipe Exchange at crumbs. Repeat. Heat oil and cook lamb for 20 min- to a boil, lower tempera-
Mel and I confessed we with warm maple syrup lynneckerle@gmail.com. in electric skillet to 300 utes, until browned. Using ture and simmer for 10
couldn’t imagine our home and wiped off the counter BREADED LAMB degrees. Brown lamb a slotted spoon, put lamb minutes to thicken.
without the Rascals. I by 10 a.m. CUTLETS chops on both sides, turn- pieces in a slow cooker. Remove garlic. Broil lamb
promised him French toast “Nothing like comfort 6 loin lamp chops, cut ing once. Delicious with Add potatoes. Stir gently chops for 5 minutes on
for breakfast—his reward food for breakfast, is thin fresh sliced tomatoes. to mix. Combine Dijon each side for medium rare
for fetching frozen eggs there?” I asked. 2 eggs Makes 3 servings. mustard, lemon peel, or longer for more done-
from the henhouse and “Sure isn’t.” 3 T water SLOW-COOKED lemon juice, rosemary, gar- ness. Season with salt and
plowing snow all day long He went his way. I 1 t salt LAMB DIJON lic and beef broth in a pepper. To serve, drizzle
while I scribbled inside. went mine. 1/4 t pepper 1/4 c flour bowl. Mix well then pour with balsamic vinegar
With joy I submit to win- Comfort ye, comfort ye 1/8 t ground cloves 1 t salt over lamb and vegetables. sauce.
ter’s exile. For thirty years my people, Isaiah says. 1 c bread crumbs 1/4 t pepper Cover and cook on low Email recipes and reci-
a blizzard has never foiled Email Iris at 3 T cooking oil 2 T vegetable oil heat for 8 to 10 hours until pe requests to Lynn at
my morning walks on our irisleeu@sbcglobal.net. Directions: Cut fat from 2 lbs lamb stew meat lamb is tender and potatoes lynneckerle@gmail.com.
Town Talk
Editor’s note: Due to space Port Huron Senior Center, Monday and Thursday eve- call Julie at 810-388-0868. 1-3:45 p.m. Hepatitis vac-
constraints announcements
will be posted one week in
600 Grand Avenue, Port
Huron, every Tues. from
nings from 5:30-7 p.m. Call
810-441-0322 for more info.
Support Groups For those that have experi-
cine is now available. For
additional info, to check if
advance of the event. Notices 7:30-9 p.m. and the 1st and enced the death of a loved we accept your insurance, or
Orchards’ Cupboard Food Woman’s life Chapter 855 one, a support group is avail-
must be received in writing by 3rd Thurs. of the month will meet at the Lois Wagner to schedule an appointment
noon Monday prior to the from 7:30-9 p.m. with Pantry is open the 3rd able facilitated by a trained please call 810-667-0448.
Saturday of every month 9 Memorial Library in United Hospice Service
publication date. instructors Lyle Malaski & Richmond at 6:30 pm on
Kristina Morton. For info, a.m.-noon. Food distributed (UHS) bereavement volun- Free hearing and vision
at 74903 McKay Rd., Bruce March 5th, 2019. Everyone teer. Marlette Regional screens for children of pre-
For Senior Citizens call 810-984-5061.
Twp., 586-336-4673. www.
orchardsonline.org.
is welcome to attend. Hospital, 2770 Main Street
in Marlette, hosts this sup-
school age are available at
the Lapeer County Health
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from Free Meals, Food meetings are held every port group the 1st Tuesday Department. To schedule an
9-10 a.m. at First
Congregational Church in
Museums Monday night at 8 p.m. at
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
of each month in the
Administration Conference
appointment please call 810-
667-0448 or 810-245-5549.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Room. For time and more
Almont. Practice led by Dina ‘Food for Families’ kitchen is in Imlay City. Capac Pharmacy is teaming
Miramonti, RYT. The Almont Community info, call 800-635-7490 or
open to the public for free, Historical Society Museum is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) visit www.marletteregional- with Support Million Hearts
Imlay City Senior Center hot meals every Monday and open Saturdays from 1-4 and Al-Anon meetings are hospital.org. by offering in-pharmacy
“Texas Hold ‘Em” 12:30 Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m. p.m. Please stop by and learn held every Wednesday night blood pressure screenings,
p.m. For info 810-724-6030. about your community. at 8 p.m. at the Capac United TOPS 620 Lapeer weight- 136 North Main St. in Capac,
This Heart Loves Food loss group meets Tuesday Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Pantry is open the 1st Society meetings are held at Methodist Church, Capac,
Council on Aging the museum on the second MI. nights at the Hunter’s Creek Everyone is invited to come
Membership is open to indi- Saturday of each month Mobile Home Park Club and have their blood pres-
Monday of the month at 7
viduals 18 and older. The from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Grief share. Tuesdays at 1 House, 725 DeMille Rd. in sure read for free.
p.m. For more info call 810-
Capac Senior Center is open Gateway Assembly Church, 796-3355. p.m., Imlay City Sr. Center, Lapeer. Weigh-in from
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. week-
days. We offer a variety of
2796 S. Van Dyke Rd., Imlay
City. The Capac Historical Society
Lamb Steele building on
Third St. New series starts
6-6:30 p.m., meeting from
6:30-7:30 p.m. For more info Events
activities such as fitness and is open to visitors daily from Aug. 6. For info or to regis- call 810-667-0999.
craft classes, a book review The Attica United Methodist 1-3 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. on ter call Tracy at 810-724-
Church will be holding a free Beginning Guitar Lessons.
group, cards and bus trips.
For info, call Lori at 395- community meal on the 2nd
and 4th Tuesday of each
Sundays. Call 810-395-2859
for more info.
6030 or Ginger at 810-724-
5772. Fundraisers Romeo Parks and Rec, 361
Morton St., Romeo.
7889. Mondays from 5-5:30 p.m.
month from 4:00-6:00 p.m. The Dryden Historical Lapeer Area Citizens Imlay City Christian School
Almont and Dryden area For more info please call Society meets at 7 p.m. the Against Domestic Assault beginning Mar. 4. Class size
pasty sale fundraiser. New is limited. Call 586-752-6543
senior citizens meet the 2nd 810-724-0690 or visit www. first Wednesday of the month meets 1-3 p.m. every this year, pasties from Uncle
Tuesday of the month at 12 atticaumc.org. and the museum opens every Wednesday in the Lapeer to register.
Peter’s Pasties in Clarkston.
p.m. at the Almont Lions Monday from 5:30-7 p.m. Court House for personal Order by Tue., Feb. 19 and CPR and AED training and
Hall, 222 Water St., for a The Attica Food Bank at the protection order clinic. For
Attica United Methodist The Imlay City Historical pick up at school Tue., Feb. certification. Washington
potluck and program. Call info 810-246-0632. 26 between 11 a.m. and 5 Twp. Fire Hall., 11300 27
798-8210 for more info. Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is Museum is now closed for
open from 2-4 p.m. the sec- the season. Watch for the 10A Friday AFG Family p.m. Choice of beef, chicken, Mile Rd. Thur., Mar 7, 6-9
Adults 55 and over are invit- ond and fourth Monday of opening of the 2019 season Groups meeting. Imlay City vegetable and apple. Save p.m. Mon., Mar. 11, 9 a.m. -
ed to Berlin Twp. Senior the month. Proof of residen- on the first Saturday in FOC Lutheran Church, money and order by half noon. Class size is limited.
Center to play cards from cy and need required. April. 7191 Imlay City Rd, Imlay dozen or dozen. Ok to mix Call 586-752-6543 to regis-
noon-3 p.m. every other City. Contact Ginger Miller varieties. Call school at 810- ter.
Youth Events
Thursday. Bring a sack The Capac Community Food at 810-724-5772 for more 724-5695 for prices and to
Pantry, 112 S. Main Street, is order. Zumba Gold. Combines
lunch, beverages provided. information. dance steps with a low
Senior chair exercise on open each Wednesday from
1-3 p.m. Please call LOVE, Ready, Set, Go! Workshop. Romeo Washington Parks Woman’s Life Chapter 855’s impact routine. Bring water
Tuesdays 10-11 a.m. Potluck This is a FREE workshop for Bottle & Can Drive contin- and a face towel. Every
luncheons will be served the INC. at 810-245-2414 in and Rec. One on one grief
3-5 year olds & parents/care- counseling provided at both ues all year round. Funds Monday and Wednesday
4th Tuesday of every month advance to ensure your food
givers! Enjoy fun projects Romeo and Washington support those in need as we 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
at noon. For info, call 810- voucher will be received continue to fight hunger and Washington Parks and Rec
before you stop in to shop. that will develop your child’s Centers. By appointment
395-4518. skills and prepare them for homelessness in our commu- Center, 57880 Van Dyke,
Any questions, please call only, please call to set up
Dinner and card playing, school! Children also enjoy a your appointment today nity. Call 810-392-5136 for a Washington Twp. Fee
Joyce Kaufman at 810-395- drop off point, or pick up charged. Call 586-752-6543
50/50 raffle and prizes of 7532. snack, story time, and a free 586-752-6543. Free of
high and low for each table book! Call the Family charge. service for a large donation. for info.
every 3rd Monday at the The Capac Kitchen serves Literacy Center today to Make a difference today by
donating! Sculpt, Flex and Stretch.
Washington Senior Center, free meals every Tuesday reserve your seat at 810-664- FOR WIDOWED MEN & Beneficial weight training.
57880 Van Dyke, Washington from 4:30-6 p.m. at Zion 2737 and for more info on WOMEN: Lunch-Cards- The Imlay City Christian Every Monday, Wednesday
Twp., MI 48094, from 4-8 United Methodist Church. dates and times. Friendship. Join us every School has discount cards and Friday. Washington
p.m. For info, call 586-752- 3rd Tuesday of each month available for sale. Proceeds Parks and Rec Center ,
6543. Free meals for people in need Play groups available. Free 6 from 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at
are offered at the North week sessions. At these FREE benefit the school’s athletic, 57880 Van Dyke, Washington
Cavis Pioneer Restaurant, music and PE programs. For Twp. Call 586-752-6543 for
Swing Dance Lessons at the Branch Senior Center on 90-minute playgroups, chil- 5600 Lapeer Rd. in Kimball
dren will participate in sto- more information call Imlay times and prices.
Twp. 48074. No RSVP neces- City Christian School, Mon.-
rytime, developmentally sary. For more info call
appropriate games and
crafts, learn new skills, and
Joanne K. at 810-324-2304.
Fri. 8-4, 810-724-5695.
Other
Medical Care
This activity is sponsored by
enjoy a snack and social time Widowed Friends, a peer
with other children. Parents Free tutor training for peo-
support group www.wid- ple who would like to help
will have the chance to talk owedfriends.org. Lapeer County Health
to other adults with same- Department, 1800 Imlay others in our community
age children. Register now Widowed Friends invites all City Rd., Lapeer - Regular improve English skills.
for the next session! widowed to join us for Immunization Clinic Hours: Volunteer basis. Please call
Numerous locations and breakfast and friendship in (held in 2nd floor clinic area) for orientation before train-
dates available. For more a safe setting every 2nd and Walk-In, Mondays 1-3 p.m.; ing at 810-664-2737.
info and to sign up call the 4th Monday of the month at By Appointment Only, Volunteer for the Habitat for
Family Literacy Center at 9 a.m. at Sero’s, 925 Gratiot Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.-11:30 Humanity of Lapeer County
810-664-2737. in Marysville. For more info, a.m. and 4-6 p.m., Thursdays at the office. Interested par-
ties can call 810-664-7111
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Club News
Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW) of Imlay City, Post
AREA UNITED
St. Paul’s Blessed Hope
18
2492, 598 N. Almont Ave.
(Fairgrounds Rd.) Overseas
Lutheran Church Baptist Church Veterans Meetings 2nd
(ELCA) Thursday, every other
METHODIST
1635 Berville Road, Allenton, MI
200 North Cedar (M-53) 4411 Newark Road
859 N. Van Dyke Road Pastor Gayle Hortop month, 7 p.m.; Post Meetings
Imlay City, MI Imlay City, Michigan 48444 Phone: (586) 784-5854 1st Thursday every month, 7
Attica, MI 48412
810-724-1200 810-724-2702 Sunday School - 10:00 am p.m.; Auxiliary Meetings 1st
Sunday 2:30 pm
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Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Tuesday 7:00 pm Sunday Evening - 6:30 pm a.m.
www.newlifechristian.net Wednesday Evening - 6:30 pm
Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Friday Youth 7:00 pm
Pastor Tim Martin Soul winning is not our Almont/Dryden Masons
Pastor Alan Casillas Sunday 10 a.m. Service 18 firstapostolichome.com
18 18 preference, but it’s our priority. meets 7 p.m. every 2nd
Capac Thursday of the month at
Attica U.M.C. Imlay City 18
Almont Masonic Center in Almont.
27 Elk Lake Road, Attica, MI U.M.C. C.R.C. First Baptist Church
(810) 724-0690 14952 Imlay City Rd., Capac 395 N. Cedar (M-53) The Imlay City American
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m Church 810-395-2112 www.imlaycitycrc.org Wayne Boyd, Pastor Legion Post 135 meets the
2nd and last Wednesdays of
Attica Food Bank: Sunday School - 9:15 am - All Ages Worship 10:00 a.m. 881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888
Serving those in 48412, Sunday Service: 10:30 am Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Sunday Bible Classes: 9:45 am the month at 7:00 p.m. The
2-4 pm, 2nd & 4th Monday Junior Church and Nursery Available Youth Ministry Worship Services post is located at 212 E.
of the month. Bible Studies Every MOPS Program 10:30 am & 6:00 pm Third Street. Contact them
Community Dinner: Community Men’s & Women’s Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm
Monday and Tuesday Evenings fbc@airadvantage.net at 810-724-1450 or ameri-
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 4-6 pm Bible Studies
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Pastor Ron Rouse 9:30 am 11:00 am 810-724-4315 over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont com.
www.atticaumc.org Come as you are - everyone is welcome!
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Dryden Imlay City Sacred Heart - Imlay City
St. Nicholas - Capac Goodland GATEWAY ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Guild meets the last
U.M.C. U.M.C. ASSEMBLY
(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court • Capac, MI
Wednesday of each month at
Community
Pastor: Rev. Noel Cornelio
Saturday Mass (810) 395-7557
Corner of 4th St. & Almont Ave. 4:00 pm - St. Nicholas • 6:00 pm - Sacred Heart the Davison Senior Center,
5394 Main Street - Dryden
Church 2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City  10135 Lapeer Rd. in Davison.
(Across from the Library) Sunday Masses
www.imlayumc.org 9:00 am - Sacred Heart • 11:00 am - St. Nicholas
810-796-3341 6:00 pm (Spanish) - Scared Heart Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Meetings start at 6:30 p.m.
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2008 N. Van Dyke Evening Service - 5:00 p.m. and doors open at 6 p.m. For
Pastor Patricia Hoppenworth 10:30 a.m. Worship Tuesday at St. Nicholas at 8:30 am
Wednesday at Sacred Heart at 10 am
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Nursery Available
First Thursdays at St. Nicholas at 7 pm Imlay City, MI 48444 Wednesday Family Night - 6:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Jr. Church for K-5th grade
First Fridays at Sacred Heart at 7 pm Supervised child care during all services 7294.
Youth Group 6th-12th grade
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. 5pm-6:30pm Sundays
First Saturdays at Sacred Heart at 8 am
810.724.1747 Sunday School
Markets
Confessions
Phone: 810-724-8110 9:00 a.m. September thru May
Worship Service: 10:00 am18
Saturdays 3 pm St. Nicholas • 5:30 pm Sacred Heart
EVERYONE WELCOME! Rev. Dr. Marcel Allen Lamb
First Saturdays at 7:30 am at Sacred Heart Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist
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West Berlin Imlay City Family of First Congregational Church Every Sunday The Lapeer
Church of Christ Christ United Church of Christ Center’s Flea Market is
U.M.C. 670 N. Van Dyke
Lutheran Church - 275 Bancroft - Imlay City 201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI
open 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. with up
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Corner of Almont Road 7191 Imlay City Road, Imlay City Sunday Worship Service
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for ages 3 thru 5th grade 425 County Center Street.
Children’s Church - 10:30 am Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Classes (all ages) 7:00pm Contemporary Service - Wednesdays 7:00 pm
Rev. Dr. Renee C. Jackson
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Obituaries
~ Dale Wayne Hobson, 76 ~ ~ Joseph Elwart, 76 ~
A proud US Army he could get there with his A special thanks to Joseph Elwart, age 76,
Veteran has joined the golf cart. Dale was known Heartland Hospice of West recently of Imlay City,
spiritual forces of our for his love of ice cream Branch, Especially Amber (formerly of Attica Twp.)
Lord. Dale Wayne and could eat a half gallon (RN), Bonnie (CNA), and Michigan died Sunday,
Hobson, 76, of Houghton of ice cream, any flavor, Jackie (RN), for their kind February 3, 2019 at home.
Lake and St. Ignace passed by himself in one sitting. and gentle care, to the Joseph Clement Elwart
away at home in Houghton Dale is survived by his Houghton Lake EMS for was born November 2,
Lake on January 30, 2019 wife, Mary (Tamlyn) of the many service calls 1942 in Detroit, MI. He
surrounded by his loving Houghton Lake and St. made to the home helping was the son of the late
family. Dale was born Ignace; daughter and son- him back on his “feet,” Frank and the late
October 22, 1942 to in-law, Drs. Suzanne and and to his many family and Elizabeth (Goike) Elwart.
Georgia Luella (Green) John Chandler Dugger III friends for making his last Joseph grew up in Attica
and Clarence Earl Hobson of Augusta, GA; twin sons, days the best possible. and Goodland Townships.
at Bishop Hospital, 409 Daniel Hobson of The phone calls, especially He was a graduate of
East St. Clair St., Almont, Grandville and Richard were greatly appreciated Dryden High School, Class
MI. Dale grew up in (Rick Chizmadia) Hobson and reminiscing about the of 1961. February 8, 2019 at Sacred
Almont and graduated of Cincinnati, OH; and “good ole days” was a He was employed as a Heart Catholic Church, 700
from Almont High School daughter, Rochelle Hobson great comfort for him. carpenter by Michigan Maple Vista, Imlay City,
in 1961 before immediate- April of 1998 and moving of Chesterfield Township; In lieu of flowers, Timber and Truss in Troy, MI. Father John “Doc”
ly enlisting in the U.S. to Houghton Lake. brother, Roger (Barb) please consider contribu- MI building trusses. Ortman will officiate.
Army. While serving in Dale was a member of Hobson of Attica; sister, tions to St. Jude’s Joseph was a member Interment will follow at
the Army, Dale spent most the American Legion for Linda (Bryan) Edwards of Children's Hospital in of Sacred Heart Catholic Mt. Calvary Catholic
of his time in Germany. almost 50 years as well as Lapeer; aunt, Mable Matus memory of Dale. Church and Imlay City Cemetery.
After an honorable dis- a member of the Houghton of Marlette; brother-in-law, A Celebration of Fraternal Order of Eagles. The family will be
charge from the U. S. Lake Moose Lodge 1616 Robert (Diane) Tamlyn of Dale’s life is planned with He is survived by his available for visitation 2-5
Army, Dale joined the and the Houghton Lake Rittman, OH; sister-in-law, the Rev. Jerry Schriber sister, Nancy Meyette of and 6-8 p.m., Thursday,
Detroit Police Department Eagles 3201, joining both Carol (Kevin) McLean of officiating on February 8, Romeo, MI; one brother, February 7 at Muir
on April 25, 1966. He when he moved to the Jeddo; brother-in-law, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Bell’s James (Mary) Elwart of Brothers Funeral Home of
served as a patrolman with Houghton Lake area in Michael (Carolyn) Tamlyn Event Center in Almont. Imlay City, MI; his neph- Imlay City, 225 N. Main
the Detroit Police until 1998. In his earlier years, of St. Ignace; sister-in-law, Cremation has taken place ews and niece, James Street, Imlay City, MI and
1968 and then went to Dale loved to hunt and Joanie (Vince Sova) and a full military service Elwart, Philip Meyette, 9-10 a.m., Friday, February
work at Pontiac Motors as fish, loved socializing, and Tamlyn of Cheboygan; as will be held during inter- Steven Elwart, and 8 at Sacred Heart Catholic
a security officer for ten had a great sense of well as many cousins, ment at Great Lakes Nannette Meyette; his Church.
years. He eventually humor. In his later years, nieces, and nephews. National Cemetery, Holly. great-nephew, Alexander; Funeral arrangements
owned his own produce Dale loved to sell tickets Dale was preceded in Christler Funeral Home, and his great-nieces, were made by Muir
business known as Dale’s at the Houghton Lake death by his parents and Houghton Lake Chapel is Brooklyn and Elizabeth. Brothers Funeral Home of
Little Market working out Moose Lodge, loved being Virginia Beth Hobson, the serving the family. Joseph was preceded in Imlay City. Please be sure
of many areas, including around people, and greatly mother of his children Condolences can be sent to death by his parents, Frank to sign our on-line register
the Detroit Eastern enjoyed going to casinos, Suzanne, Daniel and the family online at www. and Elizabeth Elwart. at muirbrothersfh.com to
Market, before retiring in especially in St. Ignace as Richard. christler-holdship.com The funeral will be share condolences and
held at 10 a.m., Friday, memories.
~ Juanita Ann Hunter, 69 ~ ~ Timothy J. Brown, 54 ~

Juanita Ann Hunter, living near the water. Clarkston; seven great- Timothy J. Brown, 54,
69, of Lexington, formerly Juanita was a home- grandchildren, Kaden, Ava, of Detroit, passed away
of Capac, passed away on maker who devoted her Addison, Kamden, Adlee Monday, February 4, 2019.
Sunday, February 3, 2019, time to raising her boys. May, Keegan, and Caiden; He was born September
very unexpectedly, sur- During this time and after, five siblings, Pamella 24, 1964 in Almont, the
rounded by her loving fam- she worked hard in assist- (Joseph) Garber of Sault son of Delbert and Phyllis
ily, at McLaren Macomb ing her family with the Ste. Marie, Karen Behnke (Bruman) Brown. He
Hospital in Mt. Clemens. operation of their farm. of Yale, Diane (George) graduated from Almont
Juanita Ann Melland Juanita was a Trustee with Berard of Kentwood, High School and attended
was born in Detroit, MI on Lynn Township for many Richard Melland of Oregon Eastern Michigan
December 5, 1949 to the years and was instrumental and Jon Melland of University. He enjoyed
late Reuben Teanus and with the construction on Nebraska. traveling throughout the
Pamella Lucille (Bennett) the new Township Hall. Juanita was preceded in United States, living in
Melland. She enjoyed traveling and death by an infant daugh- several different states
She married Douglas spending time with her sister, Jaime Marie and two including Florida,
Hunter on July 20, 1968 in ters. Juanita adored her Timmer) Hunter of Imlay brothers, Terrance and Missouri, Washington and Delbert, Sr.; brother,
Capac. grandchildren and great- City; six grandchildren, Lynn Melland. Illinois. Tim had a great Glenn Edgett; and baby
Juanita graduated from grandchildren. She will be Stephanie (Aaron) Collins Arrangements are pro- love for spending time siblings Gerald and
Capac High School and missed, remembered and of Peck, Jeffrey (Jennifer) vided by Smith Family outdoors and will always Rosemary.
spent most of her life as a loved by many. Hunter Jr. of Sandusky, Funeral Home of Port be remembered for his Visitation will be
resident of Capac. She Surviving are two sons, Jacob (Emily Farley) Huron. quick wit and wonderful Friday, February 8 from
eventually moved to Jeffrey Allen (Amber) Hunter of Yale and Memorials are suggest- sense of humor. 3-8 p.m. at Muir Brothers
Lexington where she ful- Hunter Sr. of Clarkston and Morgan, Dillon, and ed to the “Wishes of the He is survived by his Funeral Home in Almont
filled a lifelong dream of Douglas Phillip (Aliece Waylon Hunter of Family.” mother, Phyllis of Almont; and Saturday from noon to
brothers, Christopher of 1 p.m. at St. John Catholic
Ray Twp, Delbert, Jr. Church in Allenton.
~ Lorraine J. Umlauf, 82 ~ “Chuck” of Almont and Funeral Mass will be
step-brother Earl Edgett of Saturday at 1 p.m. at St.
Lorraine J. Umlauf, ten grandchildren; four at 11 a.m. Thursday, Richmond. Also surviving John Catholic Church in
82, of Lapeer, went to be great-grandchildren and February 7, 2019 at the are many aunts, uncles and Allenton. Burial will fol-
with her Heavenly Father her sister, Lee Kelderhouse Immaculate Conception cousins. He was preceded low at Ferguson Cemetery
on Saturday, February 2, of Cocoa, FL. She was Church, 814 West in death by his father, in Almont.
2019. preceded in death by her Nepessing Street, Lapeer,
Lorraine was born parents, Leonard and MI 48446.
August 5, 1936 in Detroit Josephine Ciaglowski. Lorraine’s family will
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of 1955. Lorraine married Care Facility (Suncrest) ~ Hurley and Father Richard
Robert H. Umlauf on June Heritage Gardens, 1455 Bartoszek will preside • Posters
23, 1956 at St. Mary’s in Suncrest Drive, Lapeer, over Mass. Cremation ser-
St. Clair, MI. Lorraine and Lorraine is survived by MI 48446. vices will follow Mass and • Flyers
Bob have been devout her husband of 62 years, Visitation will be from have been entrusted to
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everything to Lorraine. Umlauf of Holliston, MA; Funeral Mass will be condolence.
~ Vickie Wojewski, 59 ~
Vickie Wojewski, age had lived in the Imlay United Methodist Church,
59, recently of Caseville, City and Almont area for 210 N. Almont Avenue,
MI died Friday, February 20-plus years before the Imlay City, MI.
1, 2019 at Scheurer ministry began taking Officiating will be Pastor
Hospital of Pigeon, MI. them to different parts of Marcel Lamb and Pastor
Vickie Joy Paxton was Michigan. She was an Kevin Harbin. The family
born May 24, 1959 in Mt. active part of husband will be available for visit-
Clemens, MI. She is the Don’s ministry. Music was ing from 10-11:30 a.m.
daughter of the late a very important part of Wednesday, February 6 at
William M. and the late her life, playing the flute Imlay City United
Doris Paxton. Vickie was and saxophone during Methodist Church, 210 N.
a Class of 1977 graduate many church worship ser- Almont Ave., Imlay City,
of the Brablec High
School in Roseville, MI.
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Rural Lifestyles
State awards $3.6 million

in invasive species grants
A C R O S S to beech bark disease. These ated the Michigan Invasive
MICHIGAN — The trees will be planted in the Species Grant Program.
Michigan departments of Upper and Lower peninsu- This cycle marks the
Environmental Quality, las. fifth year of program fund-
Natural Resources, and •Grafting selected ash ing. To date, $18.5 million
Agriculture and Rural trees that have survived the has been awarded to sup-
Development announced in emerald ash borer and test- port 109 projects undertak-
December that more than ing them for resistance, en by units of government,
two dozen projects will with the goal of developing nonprofits and institutions.
share $3.6 million in stock that could be used for Because of Michigan’s
Michigan Invasive Species restoration plantings. Invasive Species Grant
Grant Program funding. •Testing a newly Program:
Locally, invasive spe- approved biological con- •More than 285,000
cies projects will be han- trol, Hypena opulenta - a acres of land and water
dled by two Cooperative moth from the Ukraine have been surveyed for
Invasive Species whose larvae primarily feed invasive species.
Management Areas groups on invasive black and pale •Over 18,000 acres
that each received $60,000 swallow-wort vines - to have been treated for inva-
in grant funds. Lapeer determine its ability to sive terrestrial and aquatic
County is grouped within a establish, reproduce and plants.
four-county region that help control these vines in •147,000 people have
includes Genesee, Michigan. been reached with invasive
Shiawassee and Livingston Some of the grant dol- species education and pro-
counties, while St. Clair lars also will support a motion through direct con-
and Macomb counties are range of efforts to prevent tact, including face-to-face
partnering for an and manage aquatic (water- interactions at boat washes,
‘Improving Lake St. Clair’ based) invaders: workshops, trainings and
project. The Genesee •Understanding the other events.
Conservation District and effects of European frogbit •An additional
Six Rivers Regional Land on Great Lakes coastal wet- 10,042,072 people were
Conservancy were the lands and gauging the suc- reached through grantees’
applicant organizations, cess of hand-harvesting as a “passive impression”
respectively. management tool. efforts in areas including
Photo by George Hubka/MG News

Since its start, the pro- •Increasing retailer mail, newspapers, social
gram has targeted four key adoption and consumer media and handouts.
objectives: awareness of the Reducing Support in every
•Preventing new intro- Invasive Pet and Plant Michigan county
ductions of invasive spe- Escapes (RIPPLE) cam- This year’s grants also
cies through outreach and paign throughout the state. will support 21 regional
education. Descriptions and pho- Cooperative Invasive
•Monitoring for new tos of the referenced terres- Species Management
invasive species and the
expansion of existing inva-
trial and aquatic invasive
species (and many others)
Areas, the network of part-
nership organizations that
Local yield contest winners
sive species. are available on the work to manage and control Two Imlay City area farmers were recognized by Helena Agri-
•Responding to and Michigan Invasive Species invasive species. These Enterprises as winners in the company’s annual yield contest. Dale
conducting eradication website under Species CISMAs provide service to Duckert (top photo, right) is presented with a trophy from Helena's
efforts for new findings and Profiles and Reporting all 83 counties throughout Eddie Fahley for taking first place in the Imlay City 2018 Yield
range expansions. Information. the state. Proposed out- Challenge. Duckert took first place in the “Less than 100 day maturity
•Strategically manag- Grant program back- comes of CISMA projects
ing and controlling key col- ground and progress corn” category with 235.69 bushels. Lynn Walton (bottom photo,
receiving funding this year right) took first place in Helena’s 2018 Yield Challenge in the “Over
onized species. In 2014 Gov. Rick include:
This year’s grant Snyder and the state 100 day maturity corn” division with his winning yield of 231.1 bush-
•Surveying 11,000 els. The awards were presented at the Helena Awards Banquet on
awards provide funding for Legislature designated $5 acres of land and water.
several projects involving million in annual funding to January 29 in Mt. Pleasant prior to the start of the 2019 Great Lakes
•Treating at least 3,000 Crop Summit.
promising new methods of address invasive species. acres to eliminate invasive
reducing the effects of ter- This support substantially species.
restrial (land-based) inva- enhanced Michigan’s •Directly reaching more
sive species: Invasive Species Program than 20,000 residents and
•Using new techniques
to increase development of
for aquatic organisms, sup-
ported a formal program for
visitors through workshops,
site visits and education
Perspectives:
beech trees that are resistant terrestrial species, and initi- programs. from page 8
Learn more about inva- on to the oven floor. I cookie sheet. What I didn’t amount of air freshener
sive species - including managed to retrieve them, know (or remember) is could cover it up. I guess
control efforts, species but of course a bit of resi- that they put them in the eventually it went away,
identification and education due remained and soon real oven and then forgot because I don’t smell it
and outreach opportunities emitted a stench only about them. The next time anymore. I just had to let
- at michigan.gov/invasive- slightly less offensive than I preheated the oven for you know that, just like
species. the one which my memory something, you know, of with anything else, that
Michigan’s Invasive pulled up from once years course, what happened. “You have to treasure
Species Program is cooper- ago. For weeks, maybe months, the moments to treasure
atively implemented by the As you’ve probably the smell of melting plastic the memories” thing
Michigan departments of figured out, I encouraged assaulted my nostrils every isn’t an absolute. There
Agriculture & Rural my kids to use their imagi- time I preheated the oven. will be an occasional
D e v e l o p m e n t , nations. One day, the girls No amount of oven clean- fail. Life!
Environmental Quality and used checkers for cookies, ing would take it com- Email Willene at
Natural Resources. putting them on a real pletely away. And no willenetanis@aol.com.
Michigan Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org
Scholarships: Engineering Scholarship.

Students may re-apply to
level, HS grad year, etc.
No outside documents are
mittees will begin review-
ing the applications and
from page 9 win up to four awards. required. The Part 1 portal will meet to make their
The application requires a is currently open and will final selections.
The Murdie application reference, HS/college tran- remain open until March Regardless of which com-
requires HS transcripts, scripts, a list of extra-cur- 11, so students should mittee makes the
test scores, intended major, ricular activities, and appli- complete Part 1 as soon as selection(s) for each schol-
and the estimated family cants will need to compose possible. arship, the final list is
contribution (EFC) from a number of short essays. Part 2 application(s) reviewed and accepted or
The Emerald Ash Borer decimated the state’s the FAFSA report. In This award is available to will be available via the rejected by the 4CCF
ash tree population but grant dollars have now addition, applicants will students from Almont, scholarship link. Board of Trustees and/or
been dedicated to testing the few that remain write essays in response to Armada, Capac, Dryden, Depending on the receipt by their executive commit-
for resistance with the goal of developing prompts within the individ- Imlay City, Oxford, and of Part 1, the Part 2 link tee. Winners will be noti-
stock that could be used for restoration plant- ual application. Students Romeo High Schools. will be sent within 3-5 fied at their High School
ings. may receive up to four The state-wide business days. In Part 2, Awards Nights in May and
awards. Recipients are Michigan Association of students will be asked for June. Current college stu-
chosen by a 4CCF scholar- Professional Insurance their college’s name and dents will be notified by
Marlette Livestock Auction ship committee. Agents Scholarship city, the estimated yearly mail from 4CCF by the
Two scholarships are (MIPIA) is for risk man- tuition cost, a list of extra- end of May. All recipients
Hay and Straw Auction available to both Capac
and Imlay City, (in addi-
agement/insurance majors
only and is chosen by an
curricular activities and
any leadership roles. Each
are required to sign and
return a Grant Agreement.
Every Monday @ Noon tion to Romeo and Armada MIPIA committee. application has at least one Funds are sent directly to
High School seniors). The Candidates will include essay requirement. The the college or university
100+ Round Bales George S. Souten
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and are used for tuition,
books, and fees only.
Scholarship and the Vera ular activities, and written in a program such as word, Applicants should contact
1,000+ Square Bales Souten Medical Field
Scholarship are annual
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Except where noted, all
and to carefully review and
edit each before copying
program@4ccf.org with
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Firewood awards chosen anony-
mously by the 4CCF YAC.
4CCF applications are
available through the
and pasting them into the
application. Additionally,
problems with the scholar-
ship portal.
Candidates will include scholarship portal at candidates will be required All scholarship funds
Loader Available on Sale Day transcripts and test scores, www.4ccf.org/scholar- to attach transcripts, EFC at 4CCF accept donations
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Salaries set for county officials

By Maria Brown in late 2018. salaries of circuit, probate allowance.
mbrown@pageone-inc.com In Lapeer County, and district court judges. St. Clair County also
commissioners will receive In St. Clair County, set the compensation for
TRI-CITY AREA — $20,221 in 2019 while payment to county com- their Human Services
Before the calendar flipped their counterparts at the missioners is dependent on board members, $4,188
to 2019, county leaders road commission will the titles they hold. with the chairperson
established salaries for receive $8,675 for their The chairperson will receiving $6,119.
elected officials and some service. be paid $21,975 in 2019; Per their December 13
appointed positions. Department head sala- the vice chair will receive resolution, department
In Lapeer County, ries are as follows: register $18,914; the four commit- head salaries are as fol-
commissioners set the of deeds ($57,020), drain tee chairs will receive lows: surveyor ($8,273),
numbers via a motion at commissioner ($58,887), $17,690 and those regular drain commissioner
their December 20 meet- clerk ($63,776), treasurer members will get $17,076. ($78,153), treasurer
ing. In St. Clair County, ($67,168), sheriff Elected road commis- ($83,179), clerk/register
commissioners adopted a ($86,832) and prosecutor sioners will be paid $7,124 ($85,605), prosecutor
resolution on Dec. 13 and ($102,132). while the chairperson will ($131,440), sheriff
approved a related salary Their motion notes that receive $9,388. Both posi- ($112,356) and magistrates
motion at another meeting the state determines the tions also have a mileage ($56.64 per hour).
Have a blast for birds on February 23
Photo provided
ST. CLAIR COUNTY St. Clair River. All pro- bring include a field guide, com or 810-984-2787.
— Friends of the St. Clair
River & Blue Water
ceeds benefit Friends of the
St. Clair River and Blue
binoculars, camera and
warm clothing. Registration
Friends of the St. Clair
River is the Blue Water
Who’s Your Chief?
Audubon Society are host- Water Audubon Society. is not required for this fam- Area’s largest environmen- Supt. Jeff Terpenning congratulates Carolyn
ing the 5th annual Winter The morning session (9 ily-friendly event. A $5 tal non-profit organization Rodriguez, who is the recipient of Capac
Bird Blast on Saturday, a.m. - 12 p.m.) will be held donation is suggested. that inspires citizen action Community School’s Who's your Chief
February 23 at the St. Clair at the SCC Administration The afternoon session through stewardship, moni- recipient for the month of January. Carolyn
County Administration Building Auditorium, 200 will take place at Studio toring and education to works in the Elementary School office and
Building Auditorium from Grand River Avenue, Port 1219, 1219 Military Street, restore, protect and enhance is noted as always being helpful, ready to
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. & Studio Huron. It begins with an Port Huron. Participants the St. Clair River and its listen and very supportive of parents. She
1219 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. “Intro to Winter Birding” follow step-by-step instruc- watersheds. For more infor- received $40 in Capac Cash courtesy of the
Winter Bird Blast is a day- presentation by Tom tion to paint a Common mation contact Sheri Faust school district and Capac Chamber of
long birding extravaganza Dennis, local naturalist and Goldeneye duck scene. at info@scriver.org, (810)
Commerce, plus a gift card from the Capac
for beginner through columnist, then moves out- Tickets are $45. All ages 730-5998, or visit www.
advanced-level birders to doors to several birding welcome. Pre-registration scriver.org and “Friends of Athletic Boosters.
explore the abundance of hotspots along the St. Clair is required through Studio the St. Clair River” on
winter waterfowl along the River. Optional items to 1219 at www.studio1219. Facebook.
Capac celebrates
Capac Community Schools celebrated
Snowcoming on Friday. The senior
court included (bottom photo, l-r)
Shelby Husovsky, Amber Abdelnour,
Katelyn DeMink, Haydn Hurley,
Alexandra Dean, Tyler Tessmer, Jordan
Hellmuth, Casey Bollaert, Nick Thomas
and Ben Tarzwell. At Friday’s basket-
ball contest against Marlette, Jordan
Hellmuth and Shelby Husovsky were
crowned king and queen.
Facebook photo
Royal Cardinals
Dryden’s Paige Abromaitis and Brady Czape
were crowned Snowcoming queen and king
on Friday during the Cardinal’s basketball
contest against Genesee. Dryden came
away with the win.
Order Uncle Peter’s Pasties

IMLAY CITY — Imlay City Christian School is
Photos by Maria Brown and Kevin Kissane
hosting a delicious fundraiser. Residents can place

orders for pasties from Uncle Peter’s Pasties in
Clarkston. There are four choices for filling—beef,
chicken, vegetable and apple. The cost is $6 per pasty;
6 for $32 or 12 for $60. Orders can include a variety
to make a half- or full-dozen. Deadline to order is
Tues., Feb. 19. Pasties will be available for pick up
between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 26. To
place an order or for more information, call the school
at 810-724-5695.
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TRI-CITY AREA —
Michigan’s individual
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Michigan post offices,
Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services
nals from stealing their
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“All systems are oper- tinues to implement secu- Treasury Department’s
ating as normal,” said rity measures to stop tax- increased security mea-
Deputy State Treasurer related identity theft. As a sures protected more than
Glenn White, who oversees result, some individual 4,500 taxpayers who con-
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Administration program. selected for identity confir- stolen and used to request
“Filing electronically is mation. state of Michigan income
the easiest and quickest If an individual income tax refunds. This prevented
way for Michigan taxpay- tax return has been selected more than $19 million from
ers to get their refund. This for identity confirmation, being distributed to scam-
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Choosing electronic fil- tity by completing a short income, disabilities or are
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Dispatch log...
Editor’s note: The fol- for Driving While License Imlay Twp.
lowing is a compilation of Suspended and released from •assist motorist at east-
activity and reports from the scene. Officer Jones bound I-69 and Lake George
area police departments: made the arrest. Rd. in Attica Twp.
January 31 •sick care for medical in
In Imlay City •09:54 hours: A 25-year- the 1700 block of N. Van
January 29 old Armada man was arrest- Dyke Rd. in Goodland Twp.
•01:54 Alarm (2000 ed at the Almont Police •vehicle off the roadway
block S. Cedar St.) Department for a misde- at Youngs and Lum roads in
•02:30-06:00 Parking meanor warrant out of Arcadia Twp.
Enforcement (City Wide) Almont for Operating While February 1
•11:26 Peace Officer intoxicated. The man posted •assist motorist at west-
(400 block Colonial Dr.) bond and was released from bound I-69 and Lake George
•13:46 Assault & Battery the scene. Officer Ryan Rd. in Attica Twp.
(1800 block S. Cedar St.) Wilson made the arrest. •animal complaint in the
•17:09 Motorist Assist February 4 500 block of Hamilton Ave.
(E. Borland Rd./S. Almont •11:57 hours: A in Almont
Ave.) Washington Twp. woman, •property damage traffic
•Multiple Traffic Stops 45, was arrested on a felony crash at westbound I-69 and
throughout the day warrant out of the Almont S. Van Dyke Rd. in Imlay
January 30 Police Department for 10 Twp.
•00:10 Domestic Dispute counts of forgery, uttering •property damage traffic
(500 block S. Cedar St.) and publishing and fraudu- crash at Bowers and Lake
•02:30-06:00 Parking lent use of a transaction George roads in Attica Twp.
Enforcement (City Wide) device. She was lodged at the •animal complaint in the
•08:07 Motorist Assist Lapeer County Jail. Officer 800 block of Van Dyke Rd.
(Bancroft St./Grove Ave.) Best made the arrest. in Imlay Twp.
Come See Us For:

•08:53 Alarm (500 block •welfare check in the
S. Cedar St.) In Lapeer County: 5000 block of Belle River
•23:39 Citizen Assist (S. Complaints handled by Rd. in Attica Twp.
Cedar St./E. Borland Rd.) the Lapeer County Sheriff’s February 2
•Multiple Traffic Stops Department, in addition to •vehicle off the roadway
throughout the day traffic stops: at Newark and Miller roads
February 1
•07:23-07:51
Control (High School)
Traffic
January 29
•alarms in the 4000 block
of Bowers Rd. in Attica Twp.
in Attica Twp.
•misdemeanor
warrant at Van Dyke and
arrest Invites • RSVP • Programs
Announcements
•08:28-09:25 Traffic •property damage traffic Bordman roads in Almont
Control (Weston) crash in the 1000 block of N. Twp.
•11:34 Larceny (500 Van Dyke Rd. in Goodland •driving while license
suspended at Van Dyke and
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block Metcalf St.) Twp.
•13:24 Welfare Check •multiple vehicles off the Hollow Corners roads in
(600 block N. Cedar St.) roadway on westbound I-69 Almont Twp.
•15:34 Private Property in Imlay Twp. •alarms in the 800 block
Damage Accident (1900 •welfare check in the of Brown City Rd. in Imlay
block S. Cedar St.) 4000 block of Bowers Rd. in Twp.
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•16:35 Attempt Warrant Arcadia Twp. •welfare check in the
Pickup (2000 block S. •family trouble in the 1800 block of Five Lakes
Almont Ave.) 1000 block of N. Youngs Rd. Rd. in Attica Twp.
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•Multiple traffic stops in Arcadia Twp. •assist other law enforce-
were made throughout the January 30 ment in the 600 block of N.
day. •assault and battery in Cedar St. in Imlay City
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February 2 the 500 block of S. Cedar St. •snowmobile complaint
•12:10 Private Property in Imlay City in the 4000 block of Mill Rd.
Damage Accident (1900 •property damage traffic in Dryden Twp.
block S. Cedar St.) crash at Lake Pleasant and •snowmobile complaint
•15:10 Operating Under Hunters Creeks roads in in the 2000 block of Oakview
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the Influence of Liquor (600 Attica Twp. Dr. in Attica Twp.
block N. Cedar St.) •vehicle off the roadway •burglary on Lone Oak
•21:21 Suspicious Person at Clear Lake and Brown Dr. in Attica Twp.
(E. Third St./N. Almont Ave.) City roads in Goodland Twp. •property damage traffic
•23:07 Welfare Check •vehicle off the roadway crash in the 7000 block of
(S. Van Dyke Rd./Hunters in the 4000 block of Lum Rd. Imlay City Rd. in Imlay
Creek Rd.) in Arcadia Twp. Twp.
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•Multiple traffic stops •abandoned auto at Lake •assist motorist at
were made throughout the Pleasant Rd and I-69 in Bowers and Force roads in
day. Attica Twp. Arcadia Twp.
February 3 •fraud in the 6000 block •welfare check at Van
•06:51 Medical Assist of Weyer Rd. in Imlay Twp. Dyke and Hunters Creek
(600 block Maple Vista St.) •assist motorist at east- roads in Imlay Twp.
•10:27 Citizens Assist bound I-69 and Winslow Rd. February 3 BEST PRINTING. BEST PRICE.
(300 block E. Third St.) in Attica Twp. •road hazard in the 2000
•19:54 Natural Death •assist motorist at S. Van block of N. Van Dyke Rd. in
(600 block Maple Vista St.) Dyke and Ross roads in Goodland Twp.
•Multiple traffic stops Almont Twp. •sick care for medical in
were made throughout the
day.
January 31
•assist other law enforce-
ment in the 5000 block of
the 5000 block of Belle
River Rd. in Attica Twp.
February 4
594 N. Almont Ave. • Imlay City
In Almont:
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January 29 Twp. block of Imlay City Rd. in
•21:00 hours: A 42-year- •property damage traffic Attica Twp.
old Imlay City man was crash at Imlay City and •dead animal pick up at
stopped on Van Dyke near Summers roads in Imlay Lake Pleasant Rd. and Outer
Amherst St. for a speed vio-
lation and an unreadable
license plate. Upon investi-
Twp.
•driving while license
suspended at Imlay City and
Dr. in Attica Twp.
•animal complaint at N.
Almont Ave. and E. Third St.
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Imlay defeats Algonac,

56-36, in league play
By Kevin Kissane and 3-6. Algonac slips to Mitch Allen led Imlay
Tri-City Times Sports Editor 0-14 and 0-9. City with a 13-point per-
In Friday’s confronta- formance. Lonnie Wolford
IMLAY CITY — tion, Imlay City opened up (nine points), Logan
Imlay City downed host a 15-11 edge after one Wilson and Parker Lewis
Algonac, 56-36, in a Blue quarter was done and wid- (eight each), Hunter
Water Area Conference ened the gap to 27-21 at Medrano (six), Riley
varsity boys’ basketball halftime. Bertram (four) plus Maleke
confrontation last Friday Imlay City then out- Thompson, Manny Ortiz
Photo by Kevin Kissane

night. scored Algonac 29-15 from and Chris Cezik (two
With the decision, that point on, closing out a apiece) supported his per-
Imlay City improves to 6-5 56-36 win. formance.
Capac breezes past Marlette Almont’s Mathew Dwyer (top) is in command of hs match last Saturday
at the BWAC Tourney. Dwyer won the 140-pound weight class.
Almont, Imlay City get

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
CAPAC — Capac
one title each in BWAC

made visiting Marlette
absorb a 58-41 loss in a
Greater Thumb
Conference varsity boys’
basketball encounter last
Friday night. Dwyer, Mullins win individual championships,
With the final, Capac
raises its mark to 10-6 and Dempz, Hampton and Harper finish second
6-2.
In Friday’s encounter, By Kevin Kissane
Capac bolted out to an Tri-City Times Sports Editor
11-3 advantage after one
TRI-CITY AREA —
quarter was done.
The Imlay City and

Quarter two saw
Almont wrestling teams
Capac collect 18 points
pulled up fourth and sev-
and Marlette net 12, good
enth, respectively, last
for a 29-15 lead at the
Saturday at the Blue Water
half.
Area Conference
Capac’s Jordan Hellmuth seeks out an open
Tournament.
Chiefs page 19 teammate Friday against Marlette.
Cros-Lex High School
is where the action unfold-
Dryden trounces ed.

When the final scores
Genesee, 65-27
were posted, Richmond’s
209-point total proved
tops. They were followed
by Algonac (191 points),
DRYDEN — Dryden Cros-Lex (128), Imlay
trounced visiting Genesee, City (91), Yale (84),

65-27, in a non-league Armada (61), Almont (59)
varsity boys’ basketball and North Branch (zero).
meeting last Friday night. Hunter Mullins led
With the decision, Imlay City that day.
Dryden improves to 9-4 Mullins reached the cham-
overall. Almont’s Gavin Dempz looks to escape the
pionship bout at 160 hold of an Algonac foe at the BWAC Tourney.
In Friday’s meeting, pounds where he notched a
Dryden jumped out to an 7-4 win against Cros-Lex pionship bout where he fell pinned Cros-Lex counter-
18-13 advantage after one foe Paul Scaramuzzino. by a 7-5 count to part Jason Bearer with 34
quarter was done and Wesley Hampton and Algonac’s Mike Nykoriak seconds gone and the latter
increased it to 37-19 at the Joe Harper gave Imlay in a clash that went to finished his run with an
half. City seconds. Hampton overtime before a victor 8-4 victory over Richmond
When play resumed, gained admittance to the was declared. 125-pound counterpart
Dryden continued to pull 135-pound title encounter Dakota Sandzik and Josh Barton.
Almont’s Brett Wrobel dribbles the ball up the away. Thanks to a 13-6
floor in action last week. where he dropped a 5-4 Cristian Rojas added thirds Mathew Dwyer head-
third quarter edge, the verdict to Algonac’s Mark to Imlay City’s cause. The lined for Almont. Dwyer
Cardinals went up 50-25
Almont stops Armada,

Langewicz and Harper former ended his stint at
with 24 minutes gone. made the 285-pound cham- 112 pounds when he Wrestling page 18
Dryden then outscored
Mullins gets 150th career win

Genesee 15-2 the rest of
46-42 in road clash the way, icing a 65-27

win.
Jack Kaplan (35
By Kevin Kissane Almont moves to 10-5 and points, including five tri- By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor 7-3. fectas) proved Dryden’s Tri-City Times Sports Editor
In Friday’s clash, toughest player to stop.
ALMONT — Almont Almont spotted Armada an He was given assistance in IMLAY CITY — Imlay City wres-
earned a 46-42 road win at 8-7 edge after one quarter the scoring department by tling standout Hunter Mullins obtained
Armada’s expense in a was over with. Nate Schenkel (10 points), his 150th career win last Saturday at the
Blue Water Area The middle two quar- Brady Czape (six, featur- Blue Water Area Conference Tournament.
Photo by Randy Jorgensen
Conference varsity boys’ ters saw Armada amass 25 ing a trey), Coulter Waite Cros-Lex High School is where the
basketball clash last Friday total points and Almont (six), Ronny Hudson (five action unfolded.
night. with a triple) plus Brendan Mullins, a senior, secured the mile-
With the outcome, Almont page 19 Montague (a trifecta). stone when he picked up a 7-4 victory
over Cros-Lex counterpart Paul
Capac drops 36-35 verdict to Marlette

Scaramuzzino in the title bout.
Imlay City’s Hunter Mullins cele- He would win two other matches ear-
brates his 150th career win. lier that day.
By Kevin Kissane
CAPAC — Capac fell

Battani registers his 100th victory
by a narrow 36-35 count By Kevin Kissane
to visiting Marlette in a Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Greater Thumb
Conference East varsity ALMONT — Almont wres-
girls’ basketball battle last tling standout Robbie Battani
Friday night. saw to it that he would fulfill
With the decision, his goal of reaching the 100-win
Capac now stands at 3-9 plateau, accomplishing the feat
and 3-5. last Saturday at the Blue Water
In Friday’s battle, Area Conference Tournament.
Capac grabbed a 10-9 Cros-Lex is where the
edge after one quarter was action took place.
over with. Battani got the job done in
his initial match that day, pin-
The next eight minutes

of action saw Capac hit ning Algonac’s Matt Marcath
with 1:51 gone.
Photo provided
for 11 points and Marlette

net four, good for a 21-13 The senior would win one
advantage at the halftime more match before the day was
break. over with, paving the way to a
Capac’s Jona Mullin looks to distance herself fourth among 189-pound weight Almont’s Robbie Battani has his hand raised
Capac page 19 from a Marlette counterpart in Friday’s game. class contestants. after registering his 100th career victory.
Wrestling
Eagle places fifth

at state mat finals
By Kevin Kissane E a g l e
Tri-City Times Sports Editor went 4-1
to earn a
IMLAY CITY — spot on the

Imlay City’s Taylor podium at
Eagle claimed a placewin- day’s end.
ning performance last For her
Sunday the MHSAA perfor-
mance,
Photo provided
Girls’ Wrestling State
Finals. Eagle E a g l e
The inaugural event, placed Almont’s Mason Smith (L) and Imlay City’s Isaac
hosted by Adrian College, fifth out of 14 wrestlers. Schmitz (R) square off at the BWAC Tourney.
Imlay City’s Taylor Eagle (center in white)
stands on the podium after placing fifth at unfolded at the Merillat She competed in the 130-
states. Sport and Fitness Center. pound weight class.
Imlay City halves dual encounters

By Kevin Kissane with wins by pin. Santaella Harper (285) gave Imlay paced Imlay City with wins
Tri-City Times Sports Editor needed 25 seconds to stop City triumphs by void. by pin. Sandzik required
Samuel Budreau at 119 Brandon Shafer was the 5:07 to stop Alex Jury at 112
IMLAY CITY — The pounds and Rojas required other Imlay City grappler pounds; Mullins needed
Imlay City wrestling team 44 seconds to turn back 125- who emerged victorious, 3:47 to conquer 160-pound
halved a pair of matches it pound counterpart Spencer accomplishing the feat with a foe Jacob Biesada; and
hosted last Friday. Murphy. 7-5 outcome versus Jacob Harper took 22 seconds to
Imlay City started things Dakota Sandzik (112), Nellenbach at 215 pounds. beat Blake Bauer at 285
off with a 57-6 win against Wesley Hampton (135), Imlay City also faced pounds.
Blue Water Area Conference Taylor Eagle (140), Isaac Anchor Bay that evening, Rojas (125), Eagle (135)
foe North Branch. Schmitz (152), Hunter dropping a 47-36 verdict. and Hampton (140) added

Israeal Santaella and Mullins (160), Ricky A group consisting of victories by void to Imlay
Cristian Rojas led Imlay City Guerrero (171) and Joe Sandzik, Mullins and Harper City’s cause.
Capac places fifth at GTC Tournament Imlay City’s Mason Phillips (R) works for a fall
By Kevin Kissane assembled. They were encounter where he posted tributed a third to Capac’s versus Almont’s Aiden Finn (L) at the BWAC
Tri-City Times Sports Editor followed by Memphis a 5-2 win against Memphis cause. Thorner closed out Tourney.
(117 points), Cass City foe Logan Strickland. 140-pound action when he
CAPAC — The Capac (116.5), Mayville (114), Nathan Schocke pro- pinned Mayville’s Jerry
wrestling team registered Capac (82.5), Sandusky vided Capac with a Gilbert with 4:10 gone.
a fifth-place finish last (81.5), Bad Axe (80), Ubly second. Schocke advanced Bryce Tank secured
Saturday at the Greater (75.5), Vassar and Brown to the championship bout Capac’s other placewin-
Thumb Conference City (64.5 each) along at 119 pounds where he ning performance that day,
Tournament. with Marlette (27.5). was pinned by Memphis obtaining a fourth. Tank
Mayville is where the Max Frangedakis counterpart Dakota finished 215-pound action
matches were contested. headlined for Capac that Strickland with 26 sec- with a narrow 7-6 loss to
Caro’s 197.5-point day. Frangedakis reached onds elapsed. Mayville’s Zakk

output paced the field the 103-pound title Hunter Thorner con- Romanowski.
Capac finishes with a 1-1 mat mark

By Kevin Kissane tories via the pinfall route. vided Capac with triumphs pound foe Jordan Almont 103-pounder Dallas Stanton is lifted by
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Tyson took 1:38 to defeat by void. Osentowski (fall time not a mat counterpart at the BWAC Tournament.
Andrew McKelurey at 125 Max Frangedakis was available) and the latter
CAPAC — The Capac pounds; Dykshoorn the other Capac grappler required 4:29 to stop Ben
wrestling team halved a
pair of dual encounters last
required 1:43 to upend
135-pound foe Nicholas
who prevailed. Frangedakis
posted an 11-1 win against
Shuart at 285 pounds.
Nathan Schocke (119)
Wrestling: BWAC titles
Thursday in Caro. Freeman; and Thorner Whitley Blake at 103 gave Capac a triumph by from page 17 elapsed.
Capac started things off needed 41 seconds to stop pounds. void. Mason Smith and
with a 40-30 win against James Morearty at 140 Capac also squared off Bryce Tank was the earned a title match Robbie Battani rounded
Brown City. pounds. versus Bad Axe that day, other Capac grappler who appearance at 140 pounds out the list of Almont
Hunter Tyson, Seth Shane Hoffman (112), dropping a 45-21 verdict. emerged victorious, where he obtained an 11-1 placewinners with fourths.
Dykshoorn and Hunter Nathan Schocke (119) and Frangedakis and Jared accomplishing the feat win against Richmond’s Smith closed out his run at
Tyson led Capac with vic- Jared Schocke (285) pro- Schocke paced Capac with with a 14-11 outcome ver- Ryan Griffith. 152 pounds when he was
wins via the pinfall route. sus Devin Little at 215 Gavin Dempz provided pinned by Richmond’s
The former defeated 103- pounds. Almont with a second. Ethan Wyatt with 4:01
Athlete of the Week

Dempz advanced to the gone and and Battani con-
119-pound championship cluded 189-pound action
Almont gives rival Armada a defeat encounter where he was

pinned by Yale’s Brendan
Connolly with 1:43
when he was pinned by
Algonac’s Ryan Osterland
with 4:14 elapsed.
By Kevin Kissane pounds, while the latter
Capac Warriors place two times on mat

Tri-City Times Sports Editor required 3:08 to beat 145-
pound foe Nick Arnold.
ALMONT — Almont Aiden Finn (119),
made host Armada absorb Gavin Dempz (125), Brock CAPAC — The Capac the Linden Tournament.
a 46-29 loss in a Blue Conger (135), Thomas Warriors Youth wrestling Vamvas went 4-1, paving
Water Area Conference Dyer (171) and Robbie program brought home a the way to a second-place
wrestling battle Monday Battani (189) gave Almont pair of placewinning per- finish.
evening. wins by void. formances in tournament A week later, Max
Mathew Dwyer and Mason Smith was the action recently. Klink put his mat skills on
Landon Kruse led Almont other Almont grappler who Preston Vamvas was display at the Marlette
with triumphs by pinfall. prevailed. He picked up a the first to accomplish the Tournament. It was there
Imlay City senior Imlay City freshman
The former took 1:08 to 14-4 victory over Nathaniel feat, getting the job done he claimed a first-place
Hunter Mullins won the grappler Taylor Eagle down Justin Madill at 140 Waite at 160 pounds. on Sunday, January 20 at showing.
160-pound weight class took fifth in her weight
Saturday at the BWAC class at the MHSAA
Tournament.
For his effort, Mullins
Girls’ State Finals
Sunday.
Stats and Standings
earns our Boys’ Athlete For her effort, Eagle
of the Week honor. claims our Girls’ Athlete BOYS’ Hellmuth (C)
Wilson (IC)
15
8
48
21
3.2
2.6
Peters (D)
Schenkel (D)
12 74 6.2
12 74 6.2
North Central Thumb League Eagle (IC)
G. Abu-Joudeh (A)
10
9
of the Week honor. Team League Overall
BASKETBALL Barker (C) 15 37 2.5 Dryden 7-2 10-2 Bastian (C) 9
Hudson (D) 13 33 2.5 REBOUNDING Liblong (A) 8
Be sure to pick up your t-shirt at the Tri-City Times office. STAT LEADERS Sawyers (C) 15 33 2.2 G R Avg. Cline (A) 8
Vuoristo (A) 15 33 2.2 Sobek (D) 12 87 7.3 WRESTLING Powers (IC) 8
SCORING Czape (D) 13 29 2.2 Rodriguez (C) 7
CITIZENS
FRANKENMUTH G P Avg. Asaro (A) 15 32 2.1
Rossen (IC)
Kautz (A)
9 65 7.1
12 84 6.5
LEADERS
PIONEER • CINCINNATI Kaplan (D) 13 269 20.7 MOST PINS
MOST WINS Battani (A) 28
TRAVELERS Boers (C)
Watt (A)
15 267 17.8
15 207 13.8
BOYS’ STEALS Hampton (IC) 42 Hampton (IC) 27
SELECTIVE
THE HARTFORD Medrano (IC) 7 84 12.0 BASKETBALL G S Avg. Sandzik (IC) 39 Sandzik (IC) 24
Battani (A) 37
Hellmuth (C) 15 163 10.9 TEAM STANDINGS Louwsma (IC) 8 47 5.7
Dempz (A) 37
Dempz (A)
Harper (IC)
23
22
Writing For Many Major Wolford (IC) 8 85 10.6 Kage (D) 12 57 4.8
Insurance Companies Vuoristo (A) 15 150 10.0 Blue Water Area Conference Kautz (A) 13 44 3.4 Dwyer (A) 35 Mullins (IC) 18
Bertram (IC) 8 66 8.3 Stanton (A) 34 Phillips (IC) 18
• Life Insurance • Automobile • Homeowners • Builder’s Risk • Workers’ Comp Team League Overall Johnson (A) 13 35 2.7
Czape (D) 13 105 8.1 Harper (IC) 32 Dwyer (A) 17
• Farm Owners • Motorcycles • Mobile Homes • Fleet Auto • Bonds & RV Almont 7-3 10-5 Revoldt (A) 13 29 2.2
Wilson (IC) 8 65 8.1 Kruse (A) 31 Thorner (C) 17
& Boat • Commercial • Travel Trailers • Special Events Imlay City 3-6 6-5
Mullins (IC) 31 Kruse (A) 17
Schenkel (D) 13 100 7.7 ASSISTS Finn (A) 27 A. Torres (IC) 16
Life is an Adventure. Protect it. Greater Thumb Conference G A Avg.
Rojas (IC) 27 Tank (C) 14
649 N. Van Dyke 810-724-0199 • Text 810-395-5748 REBOUNDING Capac 6-2 10-6 Kage (D) 12 52 4.3
Phillips (IC) 27 Contreras (A) 14
G R Avg. Peyerk (D) 12 30 2.5 Rojas (IC) 13
Imlay City www.ventureinsgrp.com A. Torres (IC) 24
Boers (C) 15 185 12.3 North Central Thumb League M. Lengemann (IC) 9 20 2.3 Frangedakis (C) 23 Stanton (A) 13
Medrano (IC) 7 61 8.7 Team League Overall Peters (D) 12 26 2.2 Tank (C) 22 Finn (A) 13
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Schenkel (D) 13 82 6.3 Dryden 5-2 9-4 Revoldt (A) 3 6 2.0 Thorner (C) 21 N. Schocke (C) 11
Schapman (A) 15 92 6.1 N. Schocke (C) 21 Grant (C) 10
Vuoristo (A) 15 89 5.9
GIRLS’ GIRLS’
L. Jackson (A)
Contreras (A)
21
20
L. Jackson (A)
Frangedakis (C)
10
9
BEST PRINTING. BEST PRICE. STEALS
G S Avg.
BASKETBALL BASKETBALL Guerrero (IC)
Smith (A)
15
14
Guerrero (IC)
Rosales (C)
9
7
Kaplan (D) 13 44 3.4 STAT LEADERS TEAM STANDINGS Grant (C) 12
594 N. Almont Ave. • Imlay City, Michigan 48444 Bourdeau (A)
Hellmuth (C)
15 36 2.4
15 29 2.0 SCORING Blue Water Area Conference
Dyer (A)
Hoffman (C)
11
11
Wrestling Team
(810) 724-0254
G P Avg. Team League Overall Shafer (IC) 11 Standings
ASSISTS M. Lengemann (IC) 9 116 12.9 Imlay City 8-1 10-4 I. Abu-Joudeh 10
G A Avg. Peyerk (D) 12 152 12.7 Almont 0-9 2-11 Kulin (IC) 10 Team League Overall
Bertram (IC) 8 30 3.8 Louwsma (IC) 8 99 12.3 C. Torres (IC) 10 Almont 4-3 20-11
“Quality Commercial Printing at the Best Price in Town!” Bourdeau (A)
Boers (C)
15 53 3.5
15 51 3.4
Johnson (A)
Kautz (A)
12
13
94
90
7.2
6.9
Greater Thumb Conference
Capac 3-5 3-9
Schmitz (IC)
Rosales (C)
10
10
Imlay City 3-4 17-20
Capac 1-4 9-16
Girls’ Basketball Boys’ Basketball
Dryden rolls past Genesee, 45-10

By Kevin Kissane In Friday’s contest, Genesee 15-4 the rest of (two) reach the scoring
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Dryden took a 6-4 edge the way, finishing off a column.
after one quarter was over 45-10 victory. Schenkel posted the
DRYDEN — Dryden with. Hannah Peyerk paced top Dryden rebound out-
handed visiting Genesee a The next two quarters Dryden with 15 points. put, pulling down seven
Photo by Garrrett VnWormer

45-10 setback in a non- would belong to Dryden. The Cardinals also had missed shots.
league varsity girls’ bas- It was there they generat- Kelli Schenkel (eight Kage managed the
ketball contest last Friday ed 24 total points and gave points), Ella Kage highest Dryden steal total,
night. up just two, good for a (seven), Jordan Peters collecting five.
With the result, 30-6 advantage with 24 (six), Ally Sobek (four), Dryden also received
Dryden goes to 10-2 this minutes elapsed. Lexi Seitz (three) four assists each from
season. Dryden then outscored and Kylie DeVlaminck Seitz and Kage. North Branch’s Nathan Farnsworth hustles past
the Richmond defense in a game last week.
Imlay City downs Broncos fall

Richmond, 43-36
By Kevin Kissane
nine points, including a tri-
fecta, and Emma Waatti
netted eight, featuring a
to Blue Devils
By Garrett VanWormer Branch 25-18 over the
IMLAY CITY — pair of treys, to lead Imlay student writer eight minute-stretch,
Imlay City turned back host City. The Spartans also had increasing their advantage
Richmond, 43-36, in a Blue Abigail Thibodeau (seven NORTH BRANCH to 60-43.
Water Area Conference points, with a triple), Mary — The North Branch var- Richmond would con-
varsity girls’ basketball bat- Lengemann (seven), Izzy sity boys’ basketball team tinue to outplay North
tle on Tuesday, January 29. Aune (five), Ana traveled to Richmond last Branch in the fourth quar-
With the result, Imlay Lengemann (a trifecta) plus week where they dropped ter. The game ended with
City raises its mark to 9-4 Kayla Rossen and Kendall a 75-60 BWAC verdict. the Blue Devils in front
and 7-1. Sommer (two each) The game started off 75-60.

Kayla Louwsma hit for connect. slow with Richmond hit- Gerrid Rutledge and
ting for 16 opening quar- Riley Bugg scored a com-
Imlay City prevails in BWAC ter points and North

Branch managing nine.
In the second quarter
bined total of 36 points
for 10-6 and 5-5 North
Branch. They also com-
By Kevin Kissane Mary Lengemann (14 Capac’s Shelby Husovsky shields the ball from Richmond started to pull bined for accumulating 18
Tri-City Times Sports Editor points, including a trifecta) a Marlette defender in Friday’s confrontation. away from North Branch. rebounds.
and Kayla Rossen (10) led It was there they netted “We had 17 turnovers,
IMLAY CITY —
Imlay City prevailed 51-23
Imlay City with double fig-
ure outputs. They were Capac: Falls to Marlette 19 points and North
Branch accumulated 16
the most we have had
in a game all year,”
over host Algonac in a Blue backed by Kayla Louwsma from page 17 victory. pushing their lead to said Coach Michael
Water Area Conference var- (9 points, featuring a pair of For Capac, Aubree 35-25 at halftime. Snoblen. “Our defense
sity girls’ basketball game treys) Emma Waatti (a pair When the action Smith led the way with 16 The third quarter saw was horrible and that is
last Friday night. of triples), Kendall Sommer resumed, Marlette bounced points. She drained two Richmond widen the gap being nice. We need to get
With the result, Imlay (six) plus Ashlyn Vamvas, back with an 8-4 third triples along the way. even more. The Blue back to basics and start
City ups their mark to 10-4 Izzy Aune and Ana quarter advantage. That Shelby Husovsky (eight Devils outscored North playing better D.”
and 8-1. Lengemann (two each). trimmed their deficit to points, including a pair of
Almont drops one to Armada

25-21 with 24 minutes
elapsed.
Marlette then outscored
trifectas), Jona Mullin (six)
and McKennah Hopkins
(five, featuring a trey) also
Goodrich gives Almont a loss
Capac 15-10 the rest of the reached the scoring col- By Kevin Kissane Goodrich padded their
By Kevin Kissane ters saw Armada produce way, pulling out a 36-35 umn. Tri-City Times Sports Editor cushion even more. Thanks
Tri-City Times Sports Editor 20 total points and Almont to a 23-8 third quarter edge,
ALMONT — Almont
fell eight points short when
generate 11, leaving them
with a 21-15 lead with 24
minutes gone.
North Branch takes ALMONT — Almont
dropped a 57-39 verdict to
visiting Goodrich in a non-
the Martians went ahead
49-26.
Almont then put togeth-
the final scores were tal-
lied, dropping a 31-23 road
Armada then outscored
Almont 10-8 the rest of the loss to Blue Devils league varsity boys’ bas-
ketball encounter on
er a 13-8 fourth quarter
rally, only to drop a 57-39
verdict to Armada in a Blue way, good for a 31-23 tri- By Alyssa Wichtner would keep it the remain- Tuesday, January 29. verdict.
Water Area Conference umph. student writer der of the game, winning With the outcome, For Almont, Austin
varsity girls’ basketball Brandi Kautz paced by a 45-19 final score. Goodrich goes to 10-3 Watt led the way with a
game last Friday night. Almont with an eight-point NORTH BRANCH Emily Ludescher overall. Almont slips to 21-point performance.
With the outcome, performance. The Raiders — North Branch took tossed in eight points and 9-5 this season. Watt drained four triples
Almont falls to 2-11 and also had Grace Johnson (a on the Richmond Blue Olivia Warda had five to In Tuesday’s encounter, along the way.
0-9. trifecta) plus Hannah Devils on Friday, February lead North Branch. Almont spotted Goodrich a Almont had four others
In Friday’s game, Revoldt, Skylar Stryker, 1, dropping a 45-19 ver- Autumn Deshetsky and 16-13 edge after one quar- reach the scoring column.
Almont took a 4-1 edge Hannah Landerschier, dict. Hannah Farnsworth added ter was complete. Their ranks consisted of
after one quarter was com- Lizzy Brandt, Jesse The first quarter ended four rebounds each Goodrich followed it Cameron Asaro (seven
plete. Hellebuyck and Sarah Hall at eight point apiece. North Branch now up with a 10-5 second quar- points, including a trifecta),
The middle two quar- (two each) connect. Soon after, Richmond stands at 4-9 overall and ter advantage, staking Brett Wrobel and Atte
took the lead 18-10. They 2-6 in the BWAC. themselves to a 26-18 lead Vuoristo (four each) along
Algonac hands Almont 38-22 defeat at the half.

Following the break,
with Matt McFarlane (a
trey).
By Kevin Kissane ters saw Algonac accumu-
ALMONT — Almont
late 21 total points and
Almont manage eight,
giving them a 28-18
Almont: Edges Armada
from page 17 with eight points each.
fell by a 38-22 count to advantage with 24 min- They were backed by Gabe
host Algonac in a Blue utes gone. Bourdeau (seven points,
manage 17. That left them
Water Area Conference Algonac then out- including a trifecta), Atte
with a 33-24 advantage
varsity girls’ basketball scored Almont 10-4 from Vuoristo (six) Mike Rinke
with 24 minutes gone.
matchup on Tuesday, that point on, preserving a (five), Joey Savel (a triple),
Almont then outscored
January 29. 38-22 win. Rafael Farias and Colby
Armada 22-9 from that
With the decision, Grace Johnson (eight Schapman (three apiece),
point on, good for a 46-42
Almont now stands at points, including a pair of Brett Wrobel (two) along
win at night’s end.
Photo by Alyssa Wichtner
2-10 overall and 0-8 as far trifectas) paced Almont with Matt McFarlane
Austin Watt and
as BWAC clashes are con- that evening. The Raiders (one).
Cameron Asaro led Almont
cerned. also had Brandi Kautz
In Tuesday’s matchup, (six), Hannah Revoldt
Almont grabbed a 10-7
edge after one quarter was
(four) plus Hannah
Landerschier and Skylar
North Branch’s Kara Myers anticipates her
Chiefs: Breeze past foe
over with. Stryker (two) contribute the way, closing out a
The middle two quar- points to their cause. teammate’s next move in a game last week. from page 17
58-41 victory.
When the action Trevor Boers amassed
Sports News resumed, Capac padded
their cushion some.
23 points, including a tri-
fecta, and Jordan Hellmuth
Thanks to a 13-11 third netted 17, featuring a trey,
Stoldt signs with Alma tennis team quarter edge, the Chiefs
built a 42-26 cushion with
24 minutes gone.
to lead Capac. The Chiefs
also received points cour-
tesy of Jakob Sawyers
By Kevin Kissane round appearances at the Capac then outscored (10), Joe Montney (six)
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Blue Water Area Conference Marlette 16-15 the rest of and Hank Barker (two).
Tournament and at a
IMLAY CITY — Division 3 regional as well.
Imlay City’s Summer Stoldt Stoldt, Imlay City’s co-
signed a letter of intent with captain, wrapped up the
the Alma College women’s season as an All-Blue Water
tennis team this past Area Conference first team
Wednesday. selection.
In addition to Alma, She was also named the
Stoldt received recruiting recipient of her team’s MVP
interest from Olivet, Grove Award and was an All-Blue
City College, Midway Water Area Conference
University and numerous Academic selection.
other small out-of-state col- Stoldt also held down

leges. the second singles position

This past spring Stoldt for Imlay City her sopho-
attracted their attention by more and freshman seasons.
putting together a 13-6 Those years she landed a
Summer Stoldt signs her letter of intent with record at first singles for spot on the All-Blue Water
Alma College’s tennis team as her dad Chad, Imlay City. Area Conference Academic Capac’s Casey Bollaert advances the ball up
brother Logan and mom Kim look on. She netted semifinal lineup as well. the floor versus Marlette last week.
‘Dino’ visits senior center

for Valentine’s Day lunch
Steve London’s ‘Dean Martin’ sound for the program, is
also donating his services.
Ruhlman. “We like to make
this day extra special for
performs songs of ’50s and ’60s “Steve and Tom have our seniors.”
offered to perform and all For decades, Steve
By Tom Wearing “You’re Nobody ’Til
of us are really looking for- London has wowed audi-
twearing@pageone-inc.com Somebody Loves You,”
ward to this Valentine’s ences with his impressions
“I Wish You Love” and
IMLAY CITY — Who Day program,” said of Martin, Frank Sinatra
“That’s A’more” still rever-
better than the legendary Ruhlman. “Our seniors are and other hit-makers of the
berate as romantic classics. very excited about this.” past.
singer, Dean Martin, to On Valentine’s Day
conjure up the romantic Ruhlman said the senior London began his
(Thurs., Feb. 14), those center can only accommo- musical career in the
melodies of the past? songs can be heard again,
Dean’s hit songs like date up to 60 people, so Detroit area, but demand
when the Imlay City Senior time is of the essence to quickly took him west to
“Everybody Loves Center hosts renown enter-
Somebody Sometimes,” reserve a spot for the show. Las Vegas.
tainer, Steve London (aka “Word has gotten out He spent many years
Dean Martin), for its annu- fast and our reservations touring Europe and the
al Valentine’s lunch cele-
Sports bration.
Imlay City Senior
are filling up quickly,” she
said.
Anyone wishing to
United States; performing
with the likes of The
Platters, Fats Domino, The
Schedule Center Director, Tracy
Ruhlman, said London is
reserve a seat should con-
tact the Imlay City Senior
Coasters, Sammy Davis Jr.,
Percy Sledge and many
Photo provided
Boys’ Basketball volunteering his time and Center at 810-724-6030. others.
Friday, February 8 talents to the celebration. “We’re going to be hav- Ruhlman anticipates
Dryden at International She added that Tom ing a lasagna lunch, with that London will perform
Academy of Flint, Schutz of Output Music, baked goods and little gifts about a 40-minute show on Steve London, aka Dean Martin, will visit the
7:30 p.m. who will be providing the for everyone,” said Thurs., Feb. 14. Imlay City Senior Center on Feb. 14.
Yale at Almont, 7:30 p.m
Capac at Ubly, 7:30 p.m.
Happy
Cros-Lex at Imlay City,
7:30 p.m.
nick's
Tuesday, February 12
Dryden at Armada,
7:30 p.m.
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