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Wednesday, April 10, 2019


145th Volume - Issue No. 15 www.tricitytimes-online.com

FFA for the win


Lapeer County Chapter
earns awards, accolades,
...see page 5

Photo provided
Imlay City Firefighters gather with fire trucks and safety information to share at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Sunday to
show their appreciation for the church’s generous donation of $3,338 to the department’s new smoke detector program.

Egg-cellent
Big hearts, big check
Easter events start this Community, St. Paul’s congregation support residence in the city is equipped with life-sav-
ing smoke detectors.
weekend in Tri-City area, Imlay firefighters’ smoke detector program The community, as always, jumped right
on board. So far, the new program has raised
...see page 3
By Catherine Minolli And so do the members of the Imlay City more than $10,000 toward the cause—with
cminolli@pageone-inc.com Fire Department, all of whom are forever some $3,338 of that coming from the congre-
IMLAY CITY — In the aftermath of changed by the events of that harrowing night. gation, council and associated programs at St.
February’s tragic fire in the Maple Grove Determined to help make sure no other family Paul’s Lutheran Church.
mobile home park that claimed the lives of has to deal with such devastation, the Imlay The church has long been known and rec-
four children, the community continues to find City Firemen’s Association initiated a program
ways to help and heal. aimed at collecting funds to make sure every Big hearts page 4

Auction brings
April activities in $17,000 for
Busker Fest
Find outdoor fun at Seven
Ponds this month,
...see page 11

Fundraiser
supports June
14-15 event in
Imlay City
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
Photo provided

IMLAY CITY/LUM Imlay City Chamber of


— The bidding was lively Commerce President
Workers from Kennedy Excavating were among a long list of experts at Saturday’s (April 6) Barb Yockey kicks off
2019 Busker Fest Auction Saturday’s auction.
Ready to relay
called in to assist with the broken water line that is expected to cost the
village around $20,000 when all the bills are tabulated. at Castle Creek Golf Club. moving.
Sponsored by the

Costs of Almont water


“Attendance was down
Imlay City girls take first Imlay City Area Chamber a little from last year,” she
at Flint Kearsley contest of Commerce, money said, “but everybody who
raised from the evening’s was there seemed to have
...see page 17 silent and live auctions

leak less than feared


a great time.”
will go toward the costs Hamel acknowledged
associated with the 2019 the efforts of this year’s
TRI-CITY Michigan Busker Fest on
June 14-15.
Busker Fest Auction
Committee, which consist-
TIMES Total bill is expected to be around $20,000 Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director
ed of Dennis Collison,
Angel Lawlor, Barb
By Tom Wearing water, labor, detection ful the costs were not Shannon Hamel reported Yockey, Frank Demske
ONLINE twearing@pageone-inc.com equipment and repair ser-
vices currently amounts to
higher.
“We’re relieved that
Monday that the total bid
numbers amounted to
and Kim Jorgensen.
“The committee was
ALMONT — Village $16,251.85. the costs were not as cata- more than $17,000. essential to putting the
tricitytimes-online.com officials are breathing a Connors said the vil- strophic as we feared they Hamel thanked the event together,” said
sigh of relief in the after- lage has yet to receive a might be — and could auctioneers, Brian Rowley Hamel. “Thanks especially
math of a water line break bill from Kennedy have been,” said Connors. and Ray Krakowski, for to our generous sponsors
that leaked about 100,000 Excavating, but he expects Though the costs will donating their services for and donors, and to all
FACEBOOK gallons a day for more
than two months.
the full financial impact of
the leak could be less than
not be passed along direct-
ly to residents, he said they
the evening.
“It was really a nice
those who came out on
Saturday to bid on items.”
Village Manager Mike $20,000. will still have to come out night,” said Hamel. “We She also acknowledged
facebook.com Connors reported While a substantial of the village’s coffers. had a lot of fun and the the assistance and support
Thursday, April 4, that the expenditure for the village auctioneers did a great job
/Tricitytimes/ accumulated costs for lost to incur, Connors is thank- Water page 4 of keeping the bidding Auction page 4

The Tri-City Times


is printed on
District, village consider partnership for building but he hoped they could week. Others in on the dis-
recycled paper
Officials mull uses for under-utilized middle school identify a direction for the cussion would be Ellis and
By Maria Brown School? Leaders from both moment,” Capac School historic building on Neeper school board President
mbrown@pageone-inc.com entities planned to meet Board Vice President Bill Street. Monica Standel.
this month to discuss Ellis said at the village Council President John The district started
CAPAC — Could the options for the mostly council’s April 1 meeting. Grzyb said he was in talks winding down regular use
village and school district vacant school building. Ellis said the two par- with school superintendent of the middle school in
partner together to bring “It’s a resource that is ties didn’t need to make Jeff Terpenning to sit down
new life to the Middle underutilized at the formal plans right away together, possibly this Partnership page 4
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Suspects in Fronney’s break-in are arraigned


By Maria Brown intent, possession of bur- the county’s Rogers Pharmacy, arrest. The men took pre-
mbrown@pageone-inc.com glary tools and malicious Intervention and but it has since scription drugs, alcohol and
destruction of property. Detention Center, ceased operating cash during the robberies.
CAPAC — The three Investigators say the each with a there. Twenty-eight-year-old
Detroit-area men accused men pried open the store’s $100,000 bond. The most recent Santana Williams and
of breaking in to Fronney’s door around 10 p.m. on Sheriff deputies break in represents 20-year-old Aaron
Foods last week have been Sunday, March 31, and and Michigan State the fourth time in Anewishki, both of Detroit,
formally charged. headed to the store’s phar- Police troopers almost five years were charged in the rob-
According to the St. macy counter but apparent- responded to the that thieves have bery.
Dezhon Jalen Maliek
Clair County Sheriff Office, ly left the building empty- scene and, with the targeted a Capac In July of that year,
Colson Richardson Davis
Maliek Davis, 26 and Jalen handed. help of surveillance pharmacy. Starting Anewishki plead guilty to
Richardson, 25, both of The suspects were cameras, were able vehicle and arrested the in the fall 2014, rob- five counts and was sen-
Novi and Dezhon Colson, apprehended just hours to develop a description of men. bers broke into the Capac tenced to spend a minimum
23, of Detroit are all later in Oakland County the suspect vehicle, plus When Fronney’s Foods Pharmacy in downtown of four years in prison.
charged with breaking and and taken into custody. license plate information. first opened in 2016, the Capac a total of three times. Williams also pled guilty to
entering a building with They remain in custody at A “be on the lookout” grocery store included a Their last attempt, in March charges and was given a
broadcast was sent region- pharmacy department oper- 2015, resulted in a high minimum seven year prison
ally to other police ated by Lapeer-based speed police chase and their term.
departments and, less than

Home sweet home


two hours later, Walled
Lake and Wixom police
officers stopped the
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Commencement exer-
cises for Almont High
twearing@pageone-inc.com Kalmar in an April 5 release School’s Class of 2019 will
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of the high number of Michigan’s “State School
Gem & Diamond weather-related school can-
celations this winter,
Aid Act” requires that
schools meet both a mini-
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Bridge conditions available online


MDOT launches ‘bridge conditions dashboard’ None were considered to
be in jeopardy of immi-
By Maria Brown “We’re very excited currently rated as being in nent failure.
mbrown@pageone-inc.com about the new dashboard,” “good” or “fair” condi- MDOT points out that
said Matt Chynoweth, tion. Only three local federal law defines a
TRI-CITY AREA — head of the MDOT Bureau crossings currently have a bridge as any structure
The condition of bridges of Bridges and Structures. “poor” rating. greater than 20 feet that
we drive over every day, “This supports both the In Imlay Township, the carries traffic and they dic-
including those in local governor’s and state trans- Bowman Road bridge over tate that all bridges are
road systems, can now be portation director’s objec- the Belle River has poor inspected at least every
accessed online thanks to a tives of transparency in superstructure and sub- two years.
new dashboard created by government. It’s a great structure ratings. It was “Condition ratings are
state officials. tool, allowing the public to built in 1968. Also in an important tool for trans-
Last month, the easily look into the condi- Imlay Township, the portation asset manage-
Michigan Department of tion of any bridge, MDOT Webster Road culvert over ment, as they are used to
Transportation (MDOT) or locally owned.” the Weston Drain also identify preventive main-
officially launched the Crossings are rated on received a low rating. It tenance needs and to deter-
Michigan Bridge a scale of 0-9 with 7-9 was built in 1980. mine funding priorities for
Conditions dashboard, being designated as In Berlin Township, rehabilitation and replace-
providing data for more “good,” 5-6 as “fair” and the condition of the ment projects,” the state’s
than 11,000 bridges that 0-4 as “poor.” The interac- Bordman Road bridge press release states.
comprise portions of inter- tive map is color-coded over the Newland Drain is MDOT officials add
states, state highways and and users can click on an deteriorating. Built in that the Michigan Bridge
local roads. Previously, individual bridge icon to 1978, that bridge has poor Conditions dashboard is
MDOT only published access more detailed infor- deck, superstructure and directly connected to a

File photo
information on bridges in mation. substructure ratings. bridge database and, as a
the National Highway The majority of bridg- Both bridges have result, will be updated
System. es in the Tri-City area are posted weight restrictions. monthly. Egg hunts will be held this weekend in Lapeer,
Dryden, Capac and Berlin Township.

Easter bunny visits,


egg hunts start Sat.
By Maria Brown Egg Hunt is slated for
mbrown@pageone-inc.com Sunday, April 14 starting at
2 p.m. at the township’s
TRI-CITY AREA — Memorial Park, 740 Capac
It’s time to get hunting for Rd. Bring your own basket
Easter eggs! Local organi- or bag. Juice, cookies and
zations and churches are coffee will be served.
hosting hunts and visits For more information
with the Easter bunny in call Sandy at 586-255-0577
the coming weeks. •Gateway Church is
What follows is a list- making plans for their
ing of events provided to us Easter Eggsploration on
as of April 9: April 20 at 11 a.m. at the
Photo by Maria Brown

•Woodside Bible Eastern Michigan State


Church will host an egg Fairgrounds in Imlay City.
hunt on the grounds of the All kids, birth through 6th
Historic Courthouse in grade, are invited to attend
downtown Lapeer on April this free event that will fea-
According to MDOT, the Bowman Road bridge over the Belle River in Imlay Township, built in 1968, 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ture 40,000 Easter eggs and
is showing it’s age. The free event includes over 600 pounds of candy.
inflatables and much more. •Capac United
For more information, visit Methodist Church will host

DDA Director finalists to


the church’s Facebook a Community Easter Egg
page. Hunt on Saturday, April 20,
•The Capac Lion’s doors open at 10 a.m. with
Club will host their annual the hunt starting at 10:30
Easter egg hunt on Sunday, a.m. For more information,

be interviewed by Board
April 14, at 1 p.m. at the call the church at 810-395-
baseball/soccer fields. 2112.
•In Dryden, the Dryden •The Almont Lions are
Library, Veda’s Uniques making plans for their
and the Crafty Vine will Easter celebration on April
By Tom Wearing the city received 14 resumes have the opportunity to be Dana is still available to host an Easter Egg Hunt on 20 at 11 a.m. at the Almont
twearing@pageone-inc.com for the position by the involved in the final round us,” he continued. “We plan April 13 with free activities Community Park, Water
application deadline. of interviews,” said Bargen. to move forward in a timely for kids ages 1-12 starting Street.
IMLAY CITY — The Of those, Youatt said a “We need to be sure that we fashion. at 1 p.m. Pre-registration is The Easter bunny will
Board of the Downtown committee comprised of hire the very best person “I hope we can conclude required by April 11. make a grand entrance via
Development Authority is Walt Bargen, Mayor Joi for this position.” the process within the next •In Berlin Township, helicopter that morning at
proceeding carefully and Kempf and Kim Jorgensen In the interim, former 30 days — if not sooner.” their 21st Annual Easter 10:45 a.m.
methodically in its search narrowed the original list to Director Dana Walker is
for a new DDA Executive five finalists to be inter- working eight hours a week

ENJOY GREAT FOOD & GREAT TIMES


Director. viewed. to ensure that ongoing and
The DDA Board is in Bargen said those pending DDA business
the process of finding a applicants have been inter- continues to be conducted.
successor for Dana Walker, viewed by the committee “We are looking to hire
who resigned the position and will now be subject to someone soon,” said
in February to become the second interviews by the Bargen. “There are a lot of
Director of the Michigan full DDA Board. ongoing projects, but we
Downtown Association. “Given the importance want to be confident with
City Manager Tom of the position, we feel the our selection.
Youatt reported earlier that entire DDA Board should “We’re fortunate that

Loaded with Baked and Fried


Cod, Tender Clam Strips,
Breaded Shrimp, Pasta Al-
fredo, and a Variety of Your
Photo by Catherine Minolli

Favorite Sides. Also Includes


Our Endless Soup,
Salad and Fruit Buffet.
Variety of New Selections...
Great Lakes Perch!
History and heroes Children 5 & Under
Former Imlay City Fire Chiefs Roger Coffey and Kip Reaves join cur-
rent Chief Rick Horton, firefighter Clinton Thurlow and Assistant Chief EAT FREE
Matt Makedonsky at the Imlay City Historical Museum during Saturday’s

IMLAY CITY BB
‘Meet the Heroes’ event at the museum. The mannequin to the far right
is wearing the uniform of former Chief Warner Hoeksema. Lapeer
County Central Dispatch Director Jeff Satkowski was also on hand at
the event, as were historians and members of the community. Visitors
enjoyed a detailed exhibit featuring the history of the Imlay City Fire
Department, and a colorful spread of appetizers prepared by museum
FAMILY RESTAURANT
volunteers. 1949 S. Cedar & I-69 810-724-3664
Page 4-TRI-CITY TIMES-APRIL 10, 2019

Snowball Games help


kids focus on reading
Orchard Primary librarian says “This year, 17 students
decided they were up to the
kids liked ‘reading challenge’ challenge,” said Dupuis.
As a reward for their
By Tom Wearing with March is Reading efforts, each participating
twearing@pageone-inc.com Month), students were student was given the
invited to fill in their play chance to pick out a book of
ALMONT — Given cards across, down or diag- their own, compliments of
the frequency of “snow onally. Dupuis’ generosity.
days” this winter, Orchard Dupuis explained that Dupuis announced that
Primary librarian, Jeanne the center square, which the winners of the 2019
Dupuis, sought to introduce featured a snowman, repre- Snowball Bingo game

Photo provided
some wintry fun into stu- sented a “free square.” were: Madison Cicchini,
dents’ visits to the library. Students were then Emma Copeman, Ethan
Borrowing from an idea asked to record the books Stacer, Isabelle Brady,
she’d seen at a public they had read recently, Mylissa Fistler, Tyler
Imlay City Fire Chief Rick Horton (2nd from left) accepts check from library, Dupuis implement- which enabled them to fill Stanczak, Micha Kozak,
Pastor Alan Casillas of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church as (l-r) Fire Lt. Steve ed a bingo-style Snowball the remaining four spaces Cora Wangler, Kali Tencza,
Bildzok, St. Paul’s Council member Michelle Gnagey, Assistant Fire Game format for third and and complete their cards. Vincent Scibilia, Eyan
Chief Matt Makedonsky and Fire Lt. Neil Collins look on at the fire hall. fourth graders to play, while “The student cards have Dunbar and Luke Longley.
simultaneously enhancing Dewey Decimal choices,”
Big hearts: Smoke detector support their reading experiences.
In keeping with the
said Dupuis, “like retelling;
reading with a pet; choos-
She said playing the
game helped to keep young
library visitors more
from page 1 able to put together in Gnagey says. bingo theme, throughout ing a new library book; or focused on reading and less
ognized for its community about four days time,” says Obviously feeling the the school’s third marking drawing a scene from a bored from watching the
outreach ‘Food for church member and fund- same way, the firefighters period (which coincided book. snow fall outside.
Families’ program where raiser Michelle Gnagey. demonstrated their grati-
twice weekly families and When she learned tude by coming out to St.
residents in need can enjoy about the program from Paul’s on Sunday. They
a free, home-cooked meal her brother—Assistant Fire brought along two fire
and pick up items from the Chief Matt Makedonsky— trucks and fire safety infor-
program’s food pantry. Gnagey says she knew St. mation for the Sunday
St. Paul’s has again Paul’s would want to help. School children.
shown its ability to make She approached the Youngsters donned fire
church council, who imme- hats, toured the trucks and
interacted with the fire-
“For a single fighters during their visit.
The department was also
formally presented with the
church to collect $3,338 donation.
Imlay City Fire Chief

more than $3,000


Rick Horton marveled at
the generosity shown by

Photo provided
St. Paul’s congregation

for this cause is just members.


“For a single church to
collect more than $3,000
amazing to me.”
Almont’s Orchard Primary students show off the books they earned dur-
for this cause is just amaz- ing a reading challenge dubbed ‘Snowball Games.’
ing to me,” said Horton. “It

--Chief Rick Horton


was so nice to hear that
$500 of these funds came
from the church’s Sunday
School kids.
Partnership: Officials mull uses
good things happen in the diately donated $500; the “It shows just how sup-
community—this time they preschool and daycare pro- portive the whole commu- from page 1
did it in just four days. gram came through with nity has been in response 2016 when sixth grade
Between the church coun- $1,000; another $500 was to this tragedy.” classes were moved to the
cil, the Faith Garden handed over by the Sunday Horton noted that elementary school and sev-
Preschool and Daycare and School program, and the members of the department enth and eighth grades
Sunday School programs, rest—some $1,338—con- plan to gather at Maple transitioned to the high
and the congregation itself, sisted of free will dona- Grove Estates on Saturday, school.
they raised $3,338 to tions from members of the April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 Since then the district
donate to the smoke alarm congregation. p.m. to begin visiting each has used portions of the
program. “We are so blessed to mobile home to install building for their Virtual
“I am truly amazed at have such a generous smoke detectors or batter- program, some summer
how much money we were church community,” ies for those in need.
Photo by Maria Brown

programming and the


Metal and Soul robotics
teams has used the school’s
gymnasium.
According to lawyers
who the school district has The village and school district plan to meet
consulted with, documents this month to discuss the future of the Capac
suggest that the school dis- Middle School.
trict owns the building
while the village owns the skills training or adult edu- roads in their development.
actual land it sits on. cation center. Council members said they
In the past, village In other meeting mat- should seek the counsel of
leaders suggested the ters: an attorney.
building could serve as a •a Deer Park Estates •council members gave
recreation/community cen- resident sought advice the okay to sell the vacant
ter. School board members from village leaders lot they own at 108 N.
have floated the idea of a regarding the state of the Lester Street.

Water: Costs lower than expected


Photo by Catherine Minolli

from page 1
“Probably out of the
village’s water and sewer
account,” Connors said.
Auctioneers Ray Krakowski and Brian Rowley again donate their time “It’s the cost of doing busi-
and talents to raise funds for the Imlay City Busker Fest on Saturday. ness.”
The water leak was

Auction: $17,000 raised for Buskers discovered in January,


when DPW staff noticed a
significant spike in water
from page 1
usage.
of volunteers, Chris It was soon discovered
Newton, Leah Mills, Karen that the village was losing
Johnson, Rob Mette and
Photo provided

about 100,000 gallons of


Ian Kempf. water per day and increas-
“The event could not ing total daily usage to
have been a success with- about 280,000 of gallons
out everyone’s help,” per day. It took many weeks of digging and investigat-
Hamel said. The village’s typical ing before the source of the leak was found
Business anniversaries daily usage before the leak near the corner of Bristol and Water streets.
Photo by Catherine Minolli

During a break in the was measured at around


festivities, Chamber of 180,000 gallons. After shutting off the Connors identified the
Commerce President Barb Though DPW staff water to about 25 homes costs tallied up thus far as:
Yockey took the opportuni- worked around the clock and businesses in the area, •$8,700 to Great Lakes
ty to recognize several for weeks to determine the repairs were made to the Water Authority for addi-
businesses that are marking source of the underground affected service line and tional water usage;
anniversaries this year. Christine Rickard of Almont and Curt Kargula leak, it wasn’t until March section of sanitary sewer. •$1,385 to Aqualine
Those businesses of Washington check out some of the items up 11, that representatives To ensure water was Leak Detection for deter-
included: CC’s Computer for grabs at Saturday’s Busker Fest Auction at from Aqualine Lead safe for public consump- mining the location of the
Repair, 15 years; Churchill Castle Creek Golf Course. Detection Services of Ohio tion, the village imple- leak;
Insurance, 35 years; isolated the source near the mented a “boil water” •$686 to Michigan Pipe
Country Smoke House, 25 Mette Financial Group, 10 financial support to the corner of Bristol and Water alert, while water samples Inspection;
years; Imlay City years; Toyo Seat U.S.A., 2019 Michigan Busker streets. were sent to Michigan •$2,380 to Rowe
Historical Museum, 40 30 years; and View Fest, may do so by calling What they found after Dept. of Environmental Professional services.
years; Kapala Heating & Newspapers, 10 years. the Imlay City Chamber of digging down was a break Quality for analysis. He noted that the vil-
Cooling, 40 years; Lapeer Donations still welcome Commerce Office at 810- in a one-inch service line About 30 hours later, lage’s insurance carrier
County Vision Center, 15 Anyone unable to 724-1361. Or contact that had been draining into MDEQ ruled that the water will not be absorbing any
years; Mallard Creek attend the auction, who Shannon Hamel directly at the sanitary sewer for was safe to drink and lifted of the costs associated with
Services, Inc., 5 years; would like to offer their 810-542-3256. weeks. the alert. the water leak.
Page 5-TRI-CITY TIMES-APRIL 10, 2019

City extends deadline


for Commission seat
Interested residents have until
this Friday, April 12th to apply
By Tom Wearing November 2020.
twearing@pageone-inc.com Imlay City
Commissioners are paid at
IMLAY CITY — The the rate of $15 per meeting,
deadline for city residents with additional special
to apply for a vacant city meetings being paid at the
commission seat has been same rate.
extended to 4:30 p.m. on The Imlay City Mayor
Friday, April 12. (currently Joi Kempf) is
The city needs to fill a selected by fellow commis-
vacancy left by the recent sioners and is paid at the
resignation of Mike rate of $31.66.
Romine, who has moved Residents interested in
from the community. the position must complete
Eligible candidates and submit a “board and
must have been an Imlay commission” application
City resident for a mini- form, along with a cover

Photo provided
mum of one year and not be letter and resume to City
in default of any city taxes Manager Tom Youatt at the
or billings. Imlay City offices, located
Jodie Adams of Dryden, Audrey Schapman of Almont, Tyler Eldridge of Almont, Anne Mills of Imlay The selected candidate at 150 N. Main St., Imlay
City, Willie Ankley of North Branch, Haley VanNuck of Almont and Selena Nellenbach of North will serve out the remain- City, MI 48444.
Branch received their State FFA degree at the state convention last month. der of Romine’s term, For further informa-

Lapeer FFA nabs honors, awards


which will expire in tion, call 810-724-2135.

BOB’S Got the Smoker Rollin’


By Maria Brown Almont’s Tyler and Haley VanNuck of Schapman, along with At the Allenton Tavern!
mbrown@pageone-inc.com Eldridge and Audrey Almont, Dryden’s Jodie Katie Szukala and Hannah Ribs • Chicken • Pork Butts/Pulled Pork
Schapman served as chap- Adams and Imlay City’s Newsom, were second run-
LAPEER COUNTY ter delegates and were able Anne Mills. ners up in the National
Brisket • Lenten Special – Smoked Salmon
— Eighteen members of to tour the state capitol. Outstanding Junior Chapter presentation con- Stop by for
the Lapeer County FFA Almont’s Riley Award winners included test. Lunch and Dinner
chapter attended the State Wranosky and Spencer Wranoaksy and Sullivan, “Our chapter also
FFA Convention in Lansing Sullivan served on the Imlay City’s Hayden received a Bronze award Favorites
last month where they State Courtesy Corp and LaCommare and Almont’s and $400 Speak Ag Award 759 Capac Road
earned a slew of awards, assisted in administering Loren Peterson. from Michigan Farm
degrees and general hon- the State Leadership Eldridge was also a Bureau for our work in in Allenton
ors. Contests. State Proficiency winner, agricultural literacy,” said 810-395-8171
Among the group were Local seniors receiving taking a bronze in FFA Advisor Tammy Hyatt.
several students from the their State FFA degree Diversified Agricultural She praised the Lapeer
Tri-City area. were Eldridge, Schapman Production. County FFA members for
their work to build com- Even small ads draw
Chambers team up to
munities, strengthen agri-
culture and grow their
leadership abilities in the BIG attention in the
TRI-CITY TIMES
industry.

host Sen. Kevin Daley


“I am so proud of all

724-2615
our members and their
accomplishments,” Hyatt
said.
Luncheon event is Fri., April 12 at noon in Imlay City
By Tom Wearing Daley Government; Insurance

MAN’S NEW
twearing@pageone-inc.com represents and Banking; and the
residents Appropriations
IMLAY CITY — It of Lapeer, Subcommittee on K-12 and
takes two to tango and Bay and Michigan Dept. of
nearly always more than Tuscola Education.

BEST FRIEND
one to make things happen. counties A resident of Arcadia
Realizing the potential He pre- Township, Daley previous-
benefits of working togeth- viously Senator ly served on his township’s
er, the Almont and Imlay served Kevin planning commission,
City Chambers of (2009- Daley township board trustee,
Commerce are co-hosting a
Joint Networking
Luncheon & Meeting on
2015) as
Michigan’s
82nd District House
treasurer and as supervisor.
To RSVP, contact
Almont Chamber of
INTRODUCING THE ALL- NEW
Friday, April 12.
The collaborative gath-
Representative
Lapeer County.
from Commerce President
Christy Yarbrough at
MAHINDRA RETRIEVER.
ering begins at noon at In the Michigan Senate, 810-798-3030 or Imlay
Hiram’s Tavern, 244 E. Daley serves on the follow- City Chamber Director
Third St. in downtown ing Senate Committees: Shannon Hamel at 810-
Imlay City. Agriculture (chair); 542-3256.
Kevin Daley to speak Environmental Quality Donations are $20 for
The meeting will fea- (vice chair); Appropriations Chamber members and $25
ture a Michigan Legislative Subcommittee on Rural for future Chamber mem-
Update from 31st District Development (vice chair); bers. A light luncheon will
State Sen. Kevin Daley. Education; Finance; Local be provided.

Automotive expert visits


Economic Club May 2nd
Carla Bailo to discuss industry’s present, future Novak’s
By Tom Wearing president for Spring Open House
twearing@pageone-inc.com mobility research April 12 & 13
and business HotShown:
Dogs • Retriever
Refreshments
1000
LAPEER COUNTY development at Served all day!
— Carla Bailo, President Ohio State
and CEO of the Center for University.
Automotive Research She has 25 THE MAHINDRA RETRIEVER LEADS THE
(CAR), will be the guest of years of experi- WAY IN PERFORMANCE
the Lapeer County ence at Nissan
Economic Club on North America,
Thursday, May 2. Inc., where she 83 HP 2500 LBS
3
YEAR
The deadline to sign up served as senior
for the program is Thursday, vice president of
April 25. research and 60 MPH LEADING LEADING LEADING
TOP SPEED HORSEPOWER TOWING WARRANTY
Bailo will speak at the Carla Bailo development.
Economic Club’s luncheon Bailo spent
to start at noon at Lapeer analysis, and information 10 years at 3620 Van Dyke • Almont, MI
Country Club, 3786 Hunt regarding the North General Motors. She has
Road. Doors open at 11:30
a.m. The luncheon is being
American
industry.
automotive an MS degree in mechani-
cal engineering from the
SMITH TRACTOR 810-798-8533
0000 Street Name .Town www.novakssupply.com
Name
sponsored by Independent Bailo also served as the University of Michigan and SUPPLY & EQUIPMENT
.
Bank. 2016-2018 vice president a BS degree in mechanical 000.000.0000 dealersite.com
With 35 years of expe- of automotive for SAE engineering from Kettering
Located Between Imlay City and Almont on M-53
rience in the automotive International, a global asso- University.
industry, Bailo is consid- ciation of more than The guest fee for non-
ered a leader in engineering 138,000 engineers and members of the Lapeer
and vehicle program man- related technical experts in Economic Club is $25.
agement. the aerospace, automotive For further information
Under her leadership, and commercial-vehicle or to reserve a seat for the
CAR continues to be a pre- industries. May 2 program, email to
eminent resource of objec- Before joining CAR, fran@lapeerdevelopment.
tive and unbiased research, she was the assistant vice com, or call 810-667-0080.
Page 6-TRI-CITY TIMES-APRIL 10, 2019

Almont Lions Club celebrates its 75th


Phyllis O’Brien is recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship award
By Tom Wearing Crosby and Judy Garland month and year that 31 Tank, Lion Tamer; and
twearing@pageone-inc.com topped the record charts. A local men formed the orig- Clarence Hart, Tail
new car cost $1,200 and a inal Almont Lions Club. Twister.
ALMONT — It was gallon of gas was 21 cents. On Saturday, March Other Charter mem-
March of 1944. The average annual 30, current Almont Lions bers were Everett Bristol,
Franklin Delano income was $2,600 and the members gathered at the Harry Bowman, George
Roosevelt was President. income tax rate for the top Lions Hall on Water Street Ebeling, Dr. H.P. Swayze,
The nation was fully bracket of Americans was to honor the founding Harold Walton, Wilbur C.
engaged in wars with 94%. members and celebrate the Lane, James Smith, Jay H.
Germany and Japan. Bing It was also the same local organization’s 75th LaMar, Owen Emmons,
anniversary. Ross Lawrence, Walter
Present for the occa- Perlberg, J. Haacke,
sion were Past Lions Claude Spalding, Harold
International Director, Burke, W.J. Phillips,
Esther LaMothe and Lions James Borland, Alfred
District Gov. Jack Kriete. Duggan, Ronald Farley,
LaMothe reflected on Donald Cochrane, Carl
her personal experiences as Wendt and Keith Arthur.
a Lion and reminded The Lions’ Motto is
attendees of the crucial “WE SERVE,” which is
role they continue to play what the existing Almont
in their respective commu- Lions Club continues to
nities. strive to do.

Photo by Tom Wearing


She also took the Today, Almont Lions
opportunity to distribute Club members are vital to
awards to current Almont the success of numerous
Lions officers, Pat Ohlert, community programs and
president; Wes Wagester, events, including the
1st vice president; Jason Easter Candy Hunt; Phyllis O’Brien is presented the prestigious
Ohlert, 2nd vice president; Spooky Time Halloween Melvin Jones Fellowship award by Almont
Fran Revell, secretary; and Bash, Almont Heritage Lions officers Wes Wagester and Pat Ohlert.
Photo by Tom Wearing

Dolores Bartlett, treasurer. Festival, Holly Day Light


International Presidents Parade, Bear Lake Camp providing eyeglasses and Debbie Muir, Tilly Ohlert,
Certificates were addition- and numerous others. vision testing; fighting Lucy Pardon, Tom Sadler,
ally presented to Pat Ohlert The Club supports hunger, poverty and diabe- Lorie Smith, Lynn Zarate,
and Fran Revell. local Scouts, Little League tes; and to protecting the Pete Amoto, Charles
Past Almont Lions President Fran Revell Following a dinner baseball, local churches, environment. Breen, Eric Glosser, Ron
receives a certificate of appreciation from catered by Country Smoke local individuals and fami- Current Almont Lions Gray, Lynn Marta, Phyllis
guest speaker, Esther LaMothe, who is Past House, Almont Club lies in need, and generous- Club members are Pat O’Brien, Joe Orlandino,
International Lions Director. President Pat Ohlert took ly offers assistance to peo- Ohlert, Wes Wagester, Charles Prososki, Kim
the podium to present ple when most needed. Kathy Wagester, Jason Schall, Josh Zender and
awards to current mem- In keeping with Lions Ohlert, Fran Revell, Tom Wearing.
bers worthy of acknowl- International’s motto “We Delores Barlett, Jim For questions about the
edgement. Serve,” the Almont Lions Bartlett, Garret Watt, club or to become a Lions
They included present- continue to dedicate their Jamie Albers, Sue member, contact Pat Ohlert
ing the Almont Club’s support for traditional Fiebelkorn, Jim at 810-542-2251 or Wes
“Heart of the Lion” Award Lions programs, such as Gostomski, Wayne Haney, Wagester at 810-417-3107.
to Jason Ohlert and “Lion
of the Year” Award to
Garrett Watt, who serves
as the Club’s Service
Chairperson.
A particularly poignant
moment took place when
longtime Lion member
Phyllis O’Brien was pre-
sented the “Melvin Jones
Fellowship,” an honor
reserved for the most dis-
tinguished of members.
Named after the Lions
organization’s founder, the
award is the highest form
of recognition and embod-
ies humanitarian ideas con-
sistent with the nature and
purpose of Lionism.
As a matter of histori-
Photo by Tom Wearing

cal reference, the original


Almont Lions Club was
chartered on March 24,
1944, having been spon-
Photo by Tom Wearing

sored by the Romeo Lions


Club. Jason Ohlert (left) is seated with family and friends at last Saturday’s
Charter members 75th anniversary of the Almont Lions Club at the Lions Hall. Later, Jason
included officers Fred would be the recipient of the organization’s 2019 ‘Heart of a Lion’ Award.
Brandt, President; Herbert
The anniversary cake to celebrate Lions birth- Ross, Secretary; Frank
day was created by Bonnie Bowman.

Police respond to loud


Smircina, Treasurer; Earl

Serving the corners of Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair counties,
including Almont, Capac, Dryden, Imlay City, and more!
noises at pickle plant
By Tom Wearing The terms of Imlay in a side yard if that side
twearing@pageone-inc.com City’s nuisance and noise yard fronts on a public
ordinance are as follows: street. The City
I M L AY   C I T Y   — (A) No persons shall Commission may issue a
Imlay City Police were operate or maintain any special permit to any non-
contacted late Tuesday, machine, device, appara- profit organization for the
April 2, by residents com- tus, or instrument between purpose of extending the
plaining about loud noises the hours of 6-11 p.m., time limits set forth herein
emanating from the Vlasic which shall cause reason- for a community wide
Foods plant on South able preventable electrical event. The permit shall
Blacks Corners Road. interference with the oper- only extend the period of
The complainants ation of any radio or tele- time to a maximum of
reported that the same vision receiving set. 12:01 a.m., and shall only
loud pounding and grind- (B) No person shall be passed for a two day
ing sounds had occurred make any unnecessary period. Further, an appli-
during the preceding day loud or unusual noise cation for the extension
and well into the late eve- which annoys, injures or shall be made pursuant to
ning hours. endangers the comfort, rules and regulations to be
At around 10:07 p.m. repose, health or safety of approved by the City
on Tuesday, Police Sgt. the public; nor shall any Manager.
Tim Wolford responded to person play or operate any (C) Not withstanding
the scene and found work- musical instrument, pho- any other provisions of
Community Survey coming soon! ers outside using a
machine to shred large
nograph, radio, or televi-
sion in such a manner as to
this chapter, no person
operating or in control of a

Let your voice be heard!


plastic pickle barrels. cause loud or unusual parked or moving vehicle
After informing work- sound or noise between (including motorcycles
ers that the loud noise was the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 and
disturbing residents and in
Learn more at 4ccf.org
a.m. Nor shall any person mopeds) shall operate or
violation of the city’s place in their front yard permit the operation of an
noise ordinance, a plant any satellite signal receiv- electronically amplified
supervisor agreed to tem- ing device, nor shall such sound system in or on the
www.4ccf.org Four County Community Foundation porarily suspend the pro- device be placed in a side vehicle so as to produce
info@4ccf.org PO Box 539 cess and limit usage of the yard which interferes with sound that is clearly audi-
(810) 798-0909 Almont, MI 48003-0539 machinery to approved access to the rear yard; nor ble more than 50 feet from
hours. shall such device be placed the vehicle.
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Imlay City has got talent...


On Friday,
nearly 20
Imlay City
middle and
high school
students took
part in the
Step Into the
Spotlight
Photo by Maria Brown
Talent Show
at the high
school. A
panel of
Taking home the top spot and a $250 cash
prize were the SMB (Spartan Marching Band) judges

Photo by Maria Brown


Comedy duo of Nick Hayes and Ruby selected the
Hellebuyck on tuba.
top three
performers
who each Supporters of talent show contestants filled the Imlay City High School
earned a Auditeria on Friday night for the second annual talent show, sponsored
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Our Opinion Letters from our readers...


Her denial, while true, was misleading
In a breach of propriety Last year Governor cents she was accused of. Income Tax. All other per-
a congressman from Whitmer, during one of the Nothing like honesty from sons with income from
Florida yelled out during campaign debates, labeled a politician. retirement plans will pay
President Obama’s State of the claim by her Republican That’s not her only tax income tax on their bene-
the Union address “You opponent that she would grab. She wants to tax all fits. Only retired govern-
lie” referring to the presi- increase the gas tax by 20 small businesses with a 6% ment employees won’t. All

Distracted Driving dent's comments regarding


his healthcare plan reduc-
ing costs. That the con-
cents per gallon, as ridicu-
lous. Her denial, while
true, was misleading. She
tax to pay for, in part, her
give-away to retired gov-
ernment employees by
taxpayers are equal but
some are more equal than
others.

crashes rising gressman spoke the truth


has been forgotten.
actually wants to raise it 45
cents per gallon not the 20
making their pensions not
subject to Michigan
—John L. Lengemann
Imlay City

Editor’s note: The following editorial


was written by Jon Ross, Senior Editor at
Scholarship to pursue law-related career
the Office of Highway Safety Planning of The Lapeer County Bar volunteer work or work prior to Friday, May 10, May 15, 2019. The schol-
the Michigan State Police in Lansing. Association is proud to experience—and financial 2019. All applications will arship will be awarded by
offer its fourteenth annual need. be reviewed by the Lapeer May 31, 2019.

D
scholarship in the amount Completed applica- County Bar Association —Bernard Jocuns
istracted driving crashes in of $2,000 to a high-achiev- tions must be sent and Scholarship Committee, President
Michigan continue to rise. ing Lapeer County high received at the above and the finalists will be Lapeer County
Michigan saw a 57 percent increase school senior to assist that address or emailed to bkon- contacted for interviews to Bar Association
in distracted driving crashes and a 67 per- student in pursuing a law- schuh@lapeercounty.org be held on Wednesday, Lapeer
related career.
cent increase in fatalities from those crash- Applications and infor-
es from 2016 to 2017, according to the
Michigan State Police (MSP) Criminal
mation on eligibility
requirements are available
Letters, opinions welcome
Justice Information Center (CJIC). That’s through any Lapeer County We’re always pleased when readers take the time to share their opinions with
why law enforcement agencies around the High School Counselor’s us. We’re bolstered by the diversity of opinions that make our editorial pages con-
Office, at the Lapeer sistently judged winners by the Michigan Press Association each year. We welcome
state are participat- County Prosecutor’s feedback, letters, guest columns, complaints, praise, opinions—the whole gamut.
ing in a nationwide According to Office, 255 Clay Street, However, we’re unable to share some of the input we receive because it is sent
distracted driving Lapeer, MI 48446 or by anonymously and therefore we can’t confirm the source. As always, names will be
mobilization period the MSP contacting Judge Byron withheld upon request, but all letters, guest columns, opinions, etc. for the editorial
from April 11-15, CJIC, there Konschuh at 810-245- pages must include a name and contact information for verification purposes. If
4817. there are any questions or the material is deemed inappropriate, the writer will be
in the middle of were 20,115 Selection criteria will notified or the letter will simply not be published. But if you have an opinion that’s
Distracted Driving crashes in include academic achieve- strong enough to write about, please provide the contact information so others can
Awareness Month. ment, extracurricular activ- consider it, too. We want to hear from you. Write to the editor at P.O. Box 278,
Michigan ities, community involve- Imlay City, MI 48444 or send an email to tct@pageone-inc.com.
According to
the MSP CJIC, during 2017 ment—including either
there were 20,115 involving
crashes in
Michigan during
2017 involving dis-
distracted
driving, Free live entertainment with Solid State Radio
tracted driving, resulting in 72 Editor’s note: The fol- with a sarcastic twist. This
lowing guest column was former radio personality
resulting in 72 fatalities. submitted by Katie Beth brings his animated stage
fatalities. In 2016, Chrismer of the Lapeer persona to life in his come-
there were 12,788 distracted driving crash- Center for the Arts and the dy routines. Dave has been
PIX Theater in Lapeer. She in the entertainment indus-
es resulting in 43 fatalities. may be reached at 810- try for nearly 20 years,
To help encourage drivers to remain 664-4824 or via email to starting off on the #1
attentive to the task of driving, the OHSP info@gallery194.com. morning show in Lansing
has distributed materials to every law before transitioning to his
enforcement agency across the state. On
April 11, to kick off the five day mobiliza-
T he PIX Theatre is
proud to announce
April’s edition of our
Dave Wellfare
real passion, standup com-
edy. Dave has been seen at
comedy festivals all over
Keith ‘Brother Stone’
Stanley.
tion period, agencies across the state will monthly radio show, Solid guest Keith “Brother the United States, includ-
be patrolling looking for distracted drivers. State Radio Live at the Stone” Stanley take the ing Laughfest, Grand of Americana.
Michigan law prohibits a driver from PIX on Friday, April 12. stage this month. Rapids Premier Comedy Mitch Gill, host for
These shows are filled Short on stature and Festival and Canada’s Live from The PIX, was
reading, manually typing, or sending a text with fun, music and come- big on personality Border City Comedy born and raised in
message while driving. Driving is defined dy and the theatre has part- describes comedian Dave Festival. Michigan, and he has been
as: operating a moving motor vehicle on a nered with Lapeer’s own Wellfare. His contagious Keith Stanley, better a professional announcer
street or highway. Exceptions are in place Solid State Radio to broad- energy fills any venue, and known to his musical for more than 25 years! He
for reporting crashes, crimes or other cast them live. Please join he brings an “in your face” friends as “Brother Stone” was a disc jockey on the
the audience as comedian intensity to comedy while is a singer and songwriter radio for 13 of those years.
emergencies. Dave Wellfare and musical tackling real life issues from Clio, Michigan. He While in radio he held the
inherited his love of music positions of Morning Host

The long and winding path to now


from both of his parents, (which made the most of
his mother sang with a his outgoing and fun per-
gospel group and his father sonality), and Production
loved country music. Director (which took
Editor’s note: This tice of Right View, Right Dwelling Happily in the by a now-retired St. Clair Brother Stone blended advantage of his voiceover
column was first pub- Intention, Right Speech, Present Moment (because Community College pro- those influences with his and production skills).
lished in May of 2011. Right Action, Right that’s the only bit of life fessor, the Blue Water own taste in ’80s “big hair There is no cost for
While I no longer regular- Livelihood, Right Effort, we really have at any Community of Mindful bands” and oldies. His admission to our new
ly practice with the Blue Right Mindfulness and given time—exactly Living is a wonderful songwriting career took series of Friday evening
Water Community of Right Concentration. what’s happening right place of people of all ages him to Nashville for a shows, but it is recom-
Mindful Living, I do put By keeping ‘right’ on here, right now); and from all walks of life. time, as well as spending mended to reserve tickets
into practice everything all these Community and Male and female. White some time in Texas with in advance, as seating is
I’ve learned while pursu- things, Communication (to prac- and blue collar. Young artists and writers there. limited in the theatre. To
ing the path as a yoga you’re tice good listening and to and old and of varying Life has brought Brother get your ticket, please visit
teacher. Much gratitude to able to use loving speech); ethnic backgrounds. I start Stone back to Lapeer, the PIX Box Office located
Jim and Nancy Maywar, discover Truthful and Loving practicing shortly after the where he now calls home, inside Gallery 194,
who have also moved on the true Speech (to use construc- group is formed—I take a and where he is currently Tuesdays through
to other things. My best to nature of tive and supportive lan- class taught by the profes- putting the finishing touch- Saturdays from 11 a.m.-6
Sam, Denni, John, and all things; to guage, to avoid spreading sor—Jim Maywar—called es on a new album. He’ll p.m. Tickets may also be
the others in the Sangha. stop rumors and to speak out Buddhism in America. be bringing his favorite reserved over the phone at
deluding Observations in ink... against injustice regard- Back then, the small songs to perform here at 810-664-4824 or on our
“T hat which is to give
light must endure
burning.”
yourself
and to rid
yourself
Catherine Minolli
less of the potential back-
lash); Protecting the
Sangha (the others you
group meets at the
Maywar home. His wife
Nancy is a well known
the PIX - a mix of country/
outlaw country and a pinch
website www.centerforth-
eartslapeer.
This quote by Victor of hatred and greed. The practice with and to not social worker and dynam-
Frankl greets me every
time I open my writing
first two steps along the
noble path are to acquire
use the community for
personal or professional
ic speaker. They are a fas-
cinating couple who are
Tri-City Times
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Sustenance is worth the cost


I load $164 worth of gro-
ceries into my car. I’ll
take Shepherd’s Pie to pass
But $164 for two of us?
For one week?
Looking for soothing
hallowed door of forgive-
ness.
I turn onto our dirt road
for my Monday night writ- music, I tune in to 90.9 and navigate around pot-
ing group, and the hens FM. George Gershwin’s holes. Gershwin’s rhapsody
will gobble up our kitchen Rhapsody in Blue soars as concludes another trium-
scraps. Otherwise, my hus- I turn south onto Rochester phant march into the future.
band and I will consume Road. I see my father In the continuous circle of
the bulk of this bounty in standing by his turntable, love and melody, Dad and
one punctuating vivacious Gershwin depart. They

Photo by Maria Brown


week. piano notes with his index shall return again and again
How finger. to comfort me until I leave
has this Mom would say Dad this temporal world.
exorbi- spent more money on his With thankfulness, I
tant cost stereo and albums than Warren O’Brien, the restock our refrigerator and
and con- food and shoes for his girls. author’s father, a World cupboards and prepare
Sue Thielman and Patti Weyhrauch show off
sumption I understand, for we wit- War II Marine. chicken stir-fry for dinner. I an “I Spy” quilt created by Weyhrauch that will
happened nessed Mom in the kitchen Every week or so I must cannot remember one pair be on display at this week’s show.
the past Honest Living... and living room doorway, buy more groceries. Every of shoes from my child-
forty
years? In
the
Iris Lee Underwood
dishrag in hand, all but on
her knees, begging Dad for
grocery money.
year or so I must shop for
shoes. What we moderns
call the cost of living.
hood. Yet, the clarinet’s
sassy sliding first note of
Rhapsody in Blue echoes Patchwork of creativity,
color at quilt show
1980s, I Dad would say Mom Music, the purest language in my mind.
fed our growing family of could whip up something other than birdsong, abides Dear Reader, my father
five on $93 every two out of nothing, which we forever. Gershwin knew never walked into a sym-
weeks. knew wasn’t a compliment that. I like to think my phony hall or took a music
Thank God for pantry
stretchers like spaghetti,
to her culinary mastery, but
his defense to spend his
father did also.
Halfway home, Dad
lesson. Neither of us could
foresee the dividends I
Event is April 11-13 at Capac’s
salmon patties, and tuna income however he and I suspend our breath. would gain from the pur- St. John’s Lutheran Church
noodle casserole. I plated pleased. Kentucky bourbon, We anticipate Gershwin’s chase of his album. I con-
our meals from the stove to for instance. tender, light as a feather sider his investment a mar- By Maria Brown Weyhrauch said.
insure everyone received a Much older, wiser, and strings, the movement that velous gift of God’s grace. mbrown@pageone-inc.com Featured displays will
fair share. One batch of under the influence of lifts us into heavenly plac- I would say sustenance in include a ‘First or Worst’
chocolate chip cookies last- Gershwin’s spell, I don’t es. And when the violins the truest sense. Worth the CAPAC — Just as the quilts and an ‘Ugly Fabric
ed five days for four lunch- resent my bunions. They’re begin, with my hands on cost. landscape begins to color Challenge.’
es with the jar under my not that troublesome. Food the wheel, my father and I Email Iris at up again, a cacophony of Weyhrauch said sam-
guard. and shoes are perishable. ascend together through the irisleeu@sbcglobal.net. colors and patterns will ples of the work guild
also be on display at the members have done in
11th annual Capac Quilt classes will be on display

In support of education
Show hosted by the Quilters and they’ll highlight some
in Training Quilt Guild at of the quilts they’ve donat-
St. John’s Lutheran Church. ed to local groups and orga-
The public is welcome nizations.

“L ife is amazing. And students were able to ade- very far from the truth. tions. to stroll through a display Earlier this year, the
then it’s awful. And quately explain their right The staff of state-certified A fun and relatively of quilts and other fabric Quilters in Training guild
then it’s amazing again. to desks, they could earn teachers at the small inter- pain-free way people from arts this Thursday-Saturday, donated a quilt to the Imlay
And in between the amaz- them back. No answer denominational school is the community and beyond April 11-13 from 10 a.m. to City Eagles as a silent auc-
ing and the awful it’s ordi- proved satisfactory. At the committed to excellence, can help is by attending 4 p.m. daily. tion item for the Whitney/
nary and mundane and rou- end of the day, when irate integrating a well-rounded and/or making a donation* Admission is $5 per Kelley family benefit din-
tine. Breathe in the amaz- parents had gathered along curriculum into and around to the annual benefit auc- person. ner.
ing, hold on through the with their “entitled” off- a philosophy of excellence tion scheduled for Saturday, Patti Weyhrauch, one Cash prizes will be
awful, and relax and exhale spring, she opened her with a purpose. That pur- May 18. The event will be of the show’s organizers, given to the top three
during the ordinary. That’s classroom pose is to ground every stu- held this year at The Bells said that they typically entries in the Viewers
just living—heartbreaking, door and dent on the Solid Rock. Event Center in Almont, a have between 125-150 Choice contest.
soul-healing, amazing, wel- The linchpin is the sure beautiful new facility shar- entries on display every A silent auction is also
awful, ordinary life. And comed 27 hope that the world—every ing the old elementary year. planned.
it’s breathtakingly beauti- veterans, square inch of it—belongs school location with anoth- “Most of our entries are For more information
ful.” —L.R. Knost all in uni- to God; and that everything er business—a new senior local, including our guild contact Linda Sue at (810)
My mission when I form and we do is to bring glory living complex. Doors members, but we’ve had 824-6159 or Patti at (810)
rose early—very early— each car- back to Him. When life is open at 4 p.m. The evening others come from places 310-2114.
like Chesaning and the The church is located at
was to tell you about an
upcoming event. Before I
rying a
desk. Perspectives... amazing, when it’s awful.
When it’s gut-wrenching.
will include a delicious fel-
lowship dinner as well as a west part of the state,” 109 E. Kempf Court.
launched into the task at
hand, I checked Facebook
After
they set
Willene Tanis When it’s ordinary. When
it’s breathtakingly beauti-
silent and live auction.
If you love auctions,
posts and found this. The
friend who shared the quote
the desks
in rows, they lined up
ful. It all belongs to Him.
And that’s rock-solid assur-
this is the place for you.
Auction lovers come from
Academic All-Star
prefaced it by saying, “I along a wall to give every- ance. Something to stand miles around! If you come
have shared this before but one a new awareness that on when everything around because you have a heart
I feel someone needs to
stop and see it again.”
education was a privilege,
not an entitlement.
seems to defy that truth.
That’s what the school
for Christ-centered educa-
tion, thank you in advance
Scout Senyk
I took it and ran with it, Instead of that story, stands for. That’s what for wanting to help raise up Senior ~ Capac High School
because it’s a splendid intro though, I chose to highlight gives the teachers the the next generation of lead- • Scout is the daughter of
to the little commercial- the quote about life. What gumption to go on. ers. If you simply want to Vanessa and Greg Senyk.
type message I was going I’m promoting in this little Another misconception come and experience The • She has a 4.1 GPA.
to share. Allow me to perspective is how readers is that all the parents, Bells, welcome! More • Scout participates in Quiz
explain. information is available at Bowl, FFA, Marching Band and
Commercials are bor- What I’m promoting in this the school office at 810- National Honor Society.
ing. Right? They’re not the 724-5695 or www.icc-
garden variety ear-tickling, little perspective is how school.net.
• Her best memory from high
school will be competing in
heartwarming, newsworthy readers can support *Principal Karen Quiz Bowl competitions.
headliners you look for- Hibbler and the board are
ward to when you grab a education as it happens at a hoping businesses and indi-
• Scout envisions a successful life for her to include
having a good career and being able to travel.
coffee (or pour a cup of little school in our community viduals will consider mak- • One thing on her “bucket list” is to visit the
tea) and sit down with the ing a physical or monetary
newspaper. But they are which has defied the odds donation for the auction. If
Galapagos Islands.
• Scout’s best day ever would be spent “hanging out
what make the world go by remaining open—to offer the school office is aware with friends on the beach.”
’round. The grease for the early enough, your busi-
mechanism of living, if you quality education on often ness and donation will be
• If she had $1,000 to give to any cause, she would
give it to the World Wildlife Fund.
will. So when I’m tasked very limited funds. highlighted in advertising • Her plans for the future include attending the
with writing a “commer- prior to the event and in University of Alabama and become a mechanical
cial” I really like to segue can support education as it grandparents, or guardians our auction booklet given engineer.
into it. In my wee hours of happens at a little school in of children at this school to all bidders. The school
perusing Facebook, I saw our community which has are wealthy. That also is also offers full color adver-
two. Here’s an abbreviated defied the odds by remain- very far from the truth. tising space within the

Academic All-Star
version of the one which ing open—to offer quality Most scrimp like anyone booklet as well as table
showed a public school his- education on often very else. Some need help. sponsorship. All donations
tory teacher who, with the limited funds. They pay taxes like every- are tax deductible. A tax
permission of her principal, A common misconcep- one else. Tuition does not receipt will be sent to you
had all the desks removed tion is that Imlay City cover the cost. Schedule a once your donation has
from her classroom. Christian School tries to walk-through on a been logged in. Shelby Husovsky
During each class peri- compete with the public Wednesday morning in Email Willene at Senior ~ Capac High School
od she explained that if the education system. That is April and ask your ques- willenetanis@aol.com.
• Shelby is the daughter of

Alzheimer’s Association hosts event at deAngeli


Steve and Chris Husovsky.
• She has a 3.9 GPA.
• Shelby participates in National
LAPEER — The with the illness and their Branch Library at 810-664- Lapeer District Library, see Honor Society, Student Council,
Lapeer District Library’s caregivers the tools and 6971 to register or for more what other programs are Four County Community
Marguerite deAngeli information to help them information about the pro- available, or to register Foundation Youth Advisory
Branch, 921 W. Nepessing understand the disease. gram. online visit www.library. Committee, Theatre, Select
St., will host the The one-hour program To learn more about the lapeer.org. Choir, Ski Club and varsity sports.
Alzheimer’s Association will explore the two dis- • Her best memory from high school will be early
on Wednesday, April 17 at eases and what happens in morning Select Choir practices and “singing down
6 p.m. for an informational
program about Alzheimer’s
a brain affected by
Alzheimer’s. The program
Cinco de Mayo party on May 4 the hallways afterwards.”
• Shelby envisions a successful life for her to include
and dementia, including will also detail the risk fac- living comfortably, making others around her happy
IMLAY CITY — Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo and reaching all of her goals.
how to care for someone tors and the general stages in downtown Imlay City on Saturday, May 4.
with the disease. of the disease and FDA • One thing on her “bucket list” is to travel as many
From 3-8 p.m., the Imlay City Area Chamber of places she can.
In the United States approved treatments. Commerce and local businesses are hosting an event
alone, more than 5 million Participants will learn • Shelby’s best day ever would be spent “hiking the
that will feature Mexican music, dancing, cuisine, trails of Yosemite National Park with my brother.”
individuals are living with what’s on the horizon for pinatas, drinks, art and much more.
Alzheimer’s and 16 mil- Alzheimer’s research and • If she had $1,000 to give to any cause, she would
The event is being sponsored by the Chamber of give it to the Muscular Dystrophy Association for the
lion are serving as their learn more about how the Commerce, Doug Halabicky State Farm, Steve
unpaid caregivers. The dis- Alzheimer’s Association help they’ve provided one of Shelby’s family mem-
Robbins State Farm, Margaret Hubbard and Julie bers.
ease is a global crisis that helps those affected by the Welch of A Million Dreams Studio.
impacts many families illness and their caregivers. • Her plans for the future include attending the
Anyone wishing to participate in the event should Michigan State University School of Nursing and
right here in This program is free contact Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon
Lapeer County. This pro- but registration is required. become a nurse practitioner.
Hamel at 810-724-1361.
gram will give those living Please call the deAngeli
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Town Talk
Editor’s note: Due to space call 810-984-5061. Monday and Thursday eve- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) visit www.marletteregional- Everyone is invited to come
constraints announcements nings from 5:30-7 p.m. Call meetings are held every hospital.org. and have their blood pres-
will be posted one week in 810-441-0322 for more info. Saturday at 10 a.m. at West sure read for free.
advance of the event. Notices
must be received in writing by
Free Meals, Food Orchards’ Cupboard Food
Berlin United Methodist
Church, Allenton.
TOPS 620 Lapeer weight-
loss group meets Tuesday
noon Monday prior to the
publication date.
First Congregational
Pantry is open the 3rd
Saturday of every month 9 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
nights at the Hunter’s Creek
Mobile Home Park Club Events
Church, United Church of a.m.-noon. Food distributed meetings are held every House, 725 DeMille Rd. in
Christ, of Imlay City oper- at 74903 McKay Rd., Bruce Monday night at 8 p.m. at St. Lapeer. Weigh-in from Spring is in the Air Luncheon.
For Senior Citizens ates a Food Pantry every
Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4
Twp., 586-336-4673. www.
orchardsonline.org.
Paul’s Lutheran Church in
Imlay City.
6-6:30 p.m., meeting from
6:30-7:30 p.m. For more info
Thur., Apr. 11, 11:30 a.m.
-1:30 p.m. Romeo Parks and
p.m. The pantry is open to call 810-667-0999. Rec Center, 361 Morton St.,
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from people needing food assis- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Romeo. Lunch, music, danc-
9-10 a.m. at First tance who live in the Imlay Museums and Al-Anon meetings are ing and entertainment.
Congregational Church in
Almont. Practice led by Dina
City School District. Located
at 275 Bancroft in Imlay
held every Wednesday night
at 8 p.m. at the Capac United
Fundraisers Doors open at 10:30, lunch
served at 11:30. Fee charged.
Miramonti, RYT. The Almont Community
City. For more information, Historical Society Museum is Methodist Church, Capac, Woman’s Life Chapter 855’s Call 810-752-6543 for info.
Imlay City Senior Center contact the church office at open Saturdays from 1-4 MI. Bottle & Can Drive contin-
(810) 724-6207 or on Consumers Education -
“Texas Hold ‘Em” 12:30 p.m. Please stop by and learn Grief share. Tuesdays at 1 ues all year round. Funds Identity Theft. Wed., Apr.
p.m. For info 810-724-6030. Facebook at @ about your community. support those in need as we
FirstCongregational UCC. p.m., Imlay City Sr. Center, 17, 10:45 - noon. Romeo
Society meetings are held at Lamb Steele building on continue to fight hunger and Parks and Rec Center, 361
Council on Aging ImlayCity. the museum on the second homelessness in our commu-
Membership is open to indi- Third St. New series starts Morton St., Romeo. Program
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Monday of the month at 7 Aug. 6. For info or to register nity. Call 810-392-5136 for a educates on how to reduce
viduals 18 and older. The p.m. For more info call 810- drop off point, or pick up
Capac Senior Center is open ‘Food for Families’ kitchen is call Tracy at 810-724-6030 or the risk of identity theft and
open to the public for free, 796-3355. Ginger at 810-724-5772. service for a large donation. what to do if you become a
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. week- Make a difference today by
days. We offer a variety of hot meals every Monday and The Capac Historical Society victim. No charge. for info
Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m. Lapeer Area Citizens Against donating! call 810-752-6543.
activities such as fitness and is open to visitors daily from Domestic Assault meets 1-3
craft classes, a book review This Heart Loves Food 1-3 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. on p.m. every Wednesday in the The Imlay City Christian Zumba Gold. Combines
group, cards and bus trips. Pantry is open the 1st Sundays. Call 810-395-2859 Lapeer Court House for per- School has discount cards dance steps with a low
For info, call Lori at 395- Saturday of each month for more info. sonal protection order clinic. available for sale. Proceeds impact routine. Bring water
7889. from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at For info 810-246-0632. benefit the school’s athletic, and a face towel. Every
The Dryden Historical music and PE programs. For
Almont and Dryden area Gateway Assembly Church, Society meets at 7 p.m. the Monday and Wednesday
2796 S. Van Dyke Rd., Imlay 10A Friday AFG Family more information call Imlay 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
senior citizens meet the 2nd first Wednesday of the month Groups meeting. Imlay City City Christian School, Mon.-
Tuesday of the month at 12 City. and the museum opens every Washington Parks and Rec
FOC Lutheran Church, 7191 Fri. 8-4, 810-724-5695. Center, 57880 Van Dyke,
p.m. at the Almont Lions The Attica United Methodist Monday from 5:30-7 p.m. Imlay City Rd, Imlay City.
Hall, 222 Water St., for a Washington Twp. Fee
Church will be holding a free The Imlay City Historical Contact Ginger Miller at charged. Call 586-752-6543
potluck and program. Call
798-8210 for more info.
community meal on the 2nd
and 4th Tuesday of each
Museum is open Saturdays 810-724-5772 for more infor-
mation.
Craft Shows/Bazaars for info.
from 1-4 p.m. for the 2019
Adults 55 and over are invit- month from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
For more info please call
season. Romeo Washington Parks Rummage Sales Sculpt, Flex and Stretch.
Beneficial weight training.
ed to Berlin Twp. Senior and Rec. One on one grief
Center to play cards from
noon-3 p.m. every other
810-724-0690 or visit www.
atticaumc.org. Youth Events counseling provided at both
Romeo and Washington
Crafters/Vendors Wanted!!!
2019 Spring Sale North
Every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday. Washington
Thursday. Bring a sack Branch Masonic Center Parks and Rec Center ,
The Attica Food Bank at the Ready, Set, Go! Workshop. Centers. By appointment Friday, May 3 at 9 a.m. - 5 57880 Van Dyke, Washington
lunch, beverages provided. Attica United Methodist This is a FREE workshop for only, please call to set up
Senior chair exercise on p.m.; Saturday, May 4 at 9 Twp. Call 586-752-6543 for
Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is 3-5 year olds & parents/care- your appointment today 586- a.m. - 2 p.m. Address: 4058 times and prices.
Tuesdays 10-11 a.m. Potluck open from 2-4 p.m. the sec- givers! Enjoy fun projects 752-6543. Free of charge.
luncheons will be served the Huron Street, Downtown
ond and fourth Monday of that will develop your child’s
4th Tuesday of every month
at noon. For info, call 810-
the month. Proof of residen-
cy and need required.
skills and prepare them for
school! Children also enjoy a
FOR WIDOWED MEN &
WOMEN: Lunch-Cards-
North Branch Contact
Nancy Birkenhauer 810-441- Other
395-4518. Friendship. Join us every 5177 Or nancybirkenhau-
snack, story time, and a free er@gmail.com Imlay City Christian School
The Capac Community Food book! Call the Family 3rd Tuesday of each month
Dinner and card playing, Pantry, 112 S. Main Street, is from 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at invites you to stop in for a
50/50 raffle and prizes of Literacy Center today to visit. Experience the safe,
open each Wednesday from Cavis Pioneer Restaurant,
Medical Care
high and low for each table reserve your seat at 810-664- confident education you are
1-3 p.m. Please call LOVE, 2737 and for more info on 5600 Lapeer Rd. in Kimball
every 3rd Monday at the INC. at 810-245-2414 in Twp. 48074. No RSVP neces- wanting for your family!
Washington Senior Center, dates and times. Wednesdays in April, 9-10
advance to ensure your food sary. For more info call Lapeer County Health
57880 Van Dyke, Washington voucher will be received Play groups available. Free 6 Joanne K. at 810-324-2304. Department, 1800 Imlay a.m. Please RSVP to office@
Twp., MI 48094, from 4-8 before you stop in to shop. week sessions. At these FREE This activity is sponsored by City Rd., Lapeer - Regular iccschool.net.
p.m. For info, call 586-752- Any questions, please call 90-minute playgroups, chil- Widowed Friends, a peer Immunization Clinic Hours:
6543. Free tutor training for peo-
Joyce Kaufman at 810-395- dren will participate in sto- support group www.wid- (held in 2nd floor clinic area) ple who would like to help
Swing Dance Lessons at the 7532. rytime, developmentally owedfriends.org. Walk-In, Mondays 1-3 p.m.; others in our community
Port Huron Senior Center, appropriate games and By Appointment Only, improve English skills.
The Capac Kitchen serves crafts, learn new skills, and Widowed Friends invites all Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.-11:30
600 Grand Avenue, Port free meals every Tuesday widowed to join us for break- Volunteer basis. Please call
Huron, every Tues. from enjoy a snack and social time a.m. and 4-6 p.m., Thursdays for orientation before train-
from 4:30-6 p.m. at Zion with other children. Parents fast and friendship in a safe 1-3:45 p.m. Hepatitis vaccine
7:30-9 p.m. and the 1st and United Methodist Church. setting every 2nd and 4th ing at 810-664-2737.
3rd Thurs. of the month will have the chance to talk is now available. For addi-
to other adults with same- Monday of the month at 9 tional info, to check if we Volunteer for the Habitat for
from 7:30-9 p.m. with Free meals for people in need a.m. at Sero’s, 925 Gratiot in
instructors Lyle Malaski & are offered at the North age children. Register now accept your insurance, or to Humanity of Lapeer County
for the next session! Marysville. For more info, schedule an appointment at the office. Interested par-
Kristina Morton. For info, Branch Senior Center on call Julie at 810-388-0868.
Numerous locations and please call 810-667-0448. ties can call 810-664-7111
dates available. For more For those that have experi- and speak to Carolyn,
info and to sign up call the Free hearing and vision Cheryl or Pete at 810-660-
enced the death of a loved screens for children of pre-
Family Literacy Center at one, a support group is avail- 7823.
810-664-2737. school age are available at
able facilitated by a trained the Lapeer County Health

Support Groups
United Hospice Service
(UHS) bereavement volun-
Department. To schedule an
appointment please call 810-
Club News
teer. Marlette Regional 667-0448 or 810-245-5549.
Hospital, 2770 Main Street Veterans of Foreign Wars
Woman’s Life Chapter 855 in Marlette, hosts this sup- Capac Pharmacy is teaming (VFW) of Imlay City, Post
will meet at the Lois Wagner port group the 1st Tuesday with Support Million Hearts 2492, 598 N. Almont Ave.
Memorial Library in of each month in the by offering in-pharmacy (Fairgrounds Rd.) Overseas
Richmond at 6:30 p.m. on Administration Conference blood pressure screenings, Veterans Meetings 2nd
May 7, 2019. Everyone is Room. For time and more 136 North Main St. in Capac, Thursday, every other
welcome to attend. info, call 800-635-7490 or Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. month, 7 p.m.; Post Meetings
1st Thursday every month, 7
p.m.; Auxiliary Meetings 1st

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Saturday of every month, 10
a.m.
Almont/Dryden Masons
meets 7 p.m. every 2nd
Thursday of the month at
Masonic Center in Almont.
Holy Redeemer Light of Christ
AREA UNITED
St. Paul’s The Imlay City American
Lutheran Church Lutheran Church Community
Legion Post 135 meets the
2nd and last Wednesdays of
Church
(ELCA) 4538 Dryden Rd. • Dryden, MI

METHODIST
the month at 7:00 p.m. The
200 North Cedar (M-53) 4411 Newark Road 810-796-3951 post is located at 212 E.
Imlay City, MI Attica, MI 48412 www.lutheransonline.com/holyred 2720 Winslow Road Third Street. Contact them
810-724-1200 810-724-2702 EASTER SERVICES Imlay City, MI 48444 at 810-724-1450 or ameri-

CHURCHES
Maundy & Thursday 7 pm
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
email: nlcc@newlifechristian.net Good Friday 1 pm & 7 pm 1 Mile South of I-69 Overpass canlegionpost135@frontier.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
www.newlifechristian.net Easter Sunday 7 am & 10 am
Sunday Worship 10:30 am com.
Pastor Tim Martin Pastor Steven Helms
Pastor Alan Casillas
19 Sunday 10 a.m. Service 19 Christian Preschool Available
19 Phone: 810-724-6999 19
The Evening Star Quilt
Guild meets the last
Attica U.M.C. Capac Imlay City Almont
19
Wednesday of each month at
27 Elk Lake Road, Attica, MI U.M.C. C.R.C. First Baptist Church the Davison Senior Center,
(810) 724-0690 14952 Imlay City Rd., Capac 395 N. Cedar (M-53) 10135 Lapeer Rd. in
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m Church 810-395-2112 www.imlaycitycrc.org Wayne Boyd, Pastor Davison. Meetings start at
6:30 p.m. and doors open at
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 6 p.m. For more info call
2-4 pm, 2nd & 4th Monday Junior Church and Nursery Available Youth Ministry Worship Services Lisa, 810-358-7294.
of the month. Bible Studies Every MOPS Program 10:30 am & 6:00 pm
Community Dinner: Community Men’s & Women’s Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm

Markets
Monday and Tuesday Evenings fbc@airadvantage.net
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 4-6 pm Bible Studies
Tuesday Morning Live Webcasting Sunday all worship services
Pastor Ron Rouse 9:30 am 11:00 am 810-724-4315 over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont
www.atticaumc.org Come as you are - everyone is welcome!
19 19 19
Come Grow With Us! 19 Proclaiming the Sovereign Grace of God
Every Sunday The Lapeer
Dryden Imlay City Sacred Heart - Imlay City
St. Nicholas - Capac Goodland GATEWAY ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Center’s Flea Market is
U.M.C. U.M.C. ASSEMBLY
(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court • Capac, MI open 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. with up
Community
Pastor: Rev. Noel Cornelio
Saturday Mass (810) 395-7557 to 75 booths inside and out-
Corner of 4th St. & Almont Ave. 4:00 pm - St. Nicholas • 6:00 pm - Sacred Heart
5394 Main Street - Dryden
Church 2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City  side selling a huge variety of
(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 items to the public. The
Like Us On Weekdays
2008 N. Van Dyke Evening Service - 5:00 p.m. Lapeer Center Building is at
Pastor Patricia Hoppenworth 10:30 a.m. Worship Tuesday at St. Nicholas at 8:30 am 
Nursery Available Wednesday at Sacred Heart at 10 am
Wednesday Family Night - 6:30 p.m. 425 County Center Street.
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Jr. Church for K-5th grade First Thursdays at St. Nicholas at 7 pm Imlay City, MI 48444 Sunday 10:00 a.m.
This long-running commu-
Youth Group 6th-12th grade
First Fridays at Sacred Heart at 7 pm Supervised child care during all services
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. 5pm-6:30pm Sundays
First Saturdays at Sacred Heart at 8 am
Confessions 810.724.1747 Sunday School nity event is sponsored by
Phone: 810-724-8110 9:00 a.m. September thru May The Lapeer Center, a
Worship Service: 10:00 am19
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
19 810-724-0687 19 Sundays at 5:30 pm before the Spanish Mass 19 19 Staffed Nursery During Worship 19 501(c)3 non-profit organiza-
tion for over 60 years. For
West Berlin Imlay City Family of First Congregational Church information on space rent-
Church of Christ Christ United Church of Christ
U.M.C. 670 N. Van Dyke
Lutheran Church - 201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI
als, call 810-347-7915. Low
rental prices on inside and
Imlay City, MI 48444 275 Bancroft - Imlay City
905 Holmes Rd. - Allenton, MI Sunday Service Missouri Synod 810-798-8855 outside space. There is no
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service admission charge. For gen-
Corner of Almont Road Bible Study (all ages) 10:00am 7191 Imlay City Road, Imlay City
Morning Worship 11:00am Bible Study - 9:00 am 810-724-6207 at 10:15 a.m. eral information on the Flea
810-395-2409 1st Sunday of the
Month Evening Service 2:30pm
Worship Time - 10:30 am fccic@5thandbancroft.com Nursery available and Jr. Church
for ages 3 thru 5th grade
Market, Lapeer Center
Children’s Church - 10:30 am Facebook: @FirstCongregationalUCC.ImlayCity room rentals and catering,
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Classes (all ages) 7:00pm Contemporary Service - Wednesdays 7:00 pm www.fccuccimlay.org Jr./Sr. High Youth Group ~ Sunday’s 6-8pm
810-724-3306 SALT Program ~ Tues. & Thurs. 4-5:30pm call 810-664-2109, email lap-
Rev. Curtis Clarke COME WORSHIP WITH US!
Phone 810-724-2620 “No matter who you are or where you are Pre-School - 5th grade eercenter@gmail.com or see
John Barker, Minister lutheranfamilyofchrist.org on life’s journey, you are welcome here!” Pastor William King
19
19 19 19 19 www.LapeerCenter.org.
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Almont Middle School essayists earn praise


Eighth grader Hope Owens moves teachers of last year’s top
two statewide winners,
on to state competition in Lansing who will determine the
ranking of this year’s win-
By Tom Wearing The theme of this year’s ners.
twearing@pageone-inc.com essay competition was “My Each of the top ten win-
Personal Michigan Hero.” ners at the state competi-
ALMONT — Three As Almont Middle tion will be presented a
Almont Middle School stu- School’s first-place winner, plaque, commemorative
dents have been named Hope’s name will be medallion and a cash award
local winners in the 50th engraved on a plaque for of $2,000.
annual America & Me permanent display at the Those students will Genuine Jenkins Jacob Strynkowski
Essay Contest, sponsored school. Hope Owens
also be honored during a
by Farm Bureau Insurance. Her winning essay now banquet in Lansing, to be the top 10 winners will be 2019 America & Me Essay greatness of America and
The three winning stu- advances to Farm Bureau’s attended by some of presented another check for Contest. its people.
dents who earned first, sec- state competition later this Michigan’s top governmen- $1,000 to help mark the In 1968, Farm Bureau As the sponsor of the
ond and third place awards month, when Michigan’s tal leaders. 50th anniversary of the Insurance introduced the annual contest, Farm
on behalf of the middle top ten student essays will They will also be America & Me Essay essay contest, which is Bureau has been the recipi-
school were Hope Owens, be selected. acknowledged during a Contest. open to all Michigan eighth ent of 11 national awards
first place; Genuine The judges at the state Lansing Lugnuts minor Several thousand graders. from the Freedoms
Jenkins, second place; and competition will include a league baseball game to be eighth-graders from more The contest is designed Foundation of Valley Forge.
Jacob Strynkowski, third Michigan governmental dedicated in their honor. than 400 Michigan schools to encourage Michigan
place. official and the sponsoring Additionally, each of participated in the 2018- youngsters to explore the

Young writers earn praise


Capac students earn top three spots in 50th
Farm Bureau ‘America & Me’ Essay Contest
By Maria Brown Madison’s essay will now topic of the 2018-2019 con-
mbrown@pageone-inc.com advance to state-level com- test was ‘My Personal
petition. There, the top 10 Michigan Hero,’” the insur-
CAPAC — The top essays will be determined. ance company said in a
three Capac essayists in Additionally, Madison’s press release.
Farm Bureau Insurance’s name will also be engraved “Started in 1968 and
50th annual America & Me on a plaque for permanent open to all Michigan eighth

Photo provided
Essay Contest have been display in the school. grade students, the contest
recognized. “Several thousand encourages Michigan
Madison Rund, Autumn eighth grade students from youngsters to explore the
Grace and Ava Dub—all over 400 Michigan schools greatness of America and Autumn Grace, Ava Dub, Madison Rund, shown with teacher Bill Nestle,
students at Capac Jr./Sr. participated in the 2018-19 its people.” were the top three Capac essayists in the America & Me Essay Contest.
High School—took first, America & Me Essay The top ten statewide
second and third place Contest, which was con- winners will be recognized
respectively in the annual schools will each receive a also be honored at a ban- and be featured guests at a
ducted with the help of with a plaque, medallion $1,000 donation. The quet in Lansing, meet with
competition. minor league baseball
Farm Bureau Insurance and a $2,000 cash award. state’s top essayists will top governmental leaders
For taking first place, game.
agents across the state. The Additionally, the students’

Seven Ponds hosts classes, tours DPW to be flushing hydrants


IMLAY CITY — Imlay City DPW staff will be
DRYDEN TWP. — Come help staff man- collection? Join us as we series is designed for new- flushing fire hydrants this week (April 8-12) to clean
Seven Ponds Nature Center age Seven Ponds property open the doors to our col- comers and beginning yoga water mains and to inspect hydrants.
invites the public to check as they control non-native lections and see things not students and/or those who DPW Supervisor Ed Priehs described the flushing
out an array of classes, invasive plants. Every little usually on display. wish to become re- process as routine maintenance, but said some cus-
exploration activities and bit helps to stop the spread •Yoga at the Ponds on acquainted with the prac- tomers may notice some discolored or slightly rusty
special events on their April of these invaders. This is Wednesdays through tice. Drop in fee is $10. water for a very brief period of time.
calendar. also a great opportunity for April 24 from 6-7 p.m. Call the center at 810- “If you see us working in your neighborhood and
Here’s what they have master gardener hours or The “Peaceful Moon” 796-3200 to register. notice some slight discoloration, just run your cold
planned: for community service. water until it clears up,” said Priehs.
•Self-Care in Nature Please bring gloves and a
Series: Soap Making for water bottle. There will be
Beginners on Saturday, Your Hometown

MarketPlace
treats when we finish!
April 13 from 1-4 p.m. •Spring Bird Walk #1
In this class, partici- at the Flynn Township
pants will learn how to cre- Nature Center on
ate homemade natural Wednesday, April 24 at 7
soaps from scratch, using a.m.
traditional oil blends and a The center’s spring bird
lye solution. All supplies walks resume with a trip to
will be furnished. Flynn Nature Center in
Participants will leave the Sanilac County. This large- • LUNCH •
class with their very own ly unimproved township
soap making kit, along with park offers a wide range of • DINNER •
the knowledge of how to habitat, and will provide a
make soap easily and safely chance to kick off spring • GROCERY•
at home. with numerous birds. Here
Fee: $55.00 ($50.00 for the group hopes to find lin-
members). Class is limited gering waterfowl as well as
Open: Tues-Thurs 10am-7pm
to 10 participants. early spring migrant song- Fri & Sat 10am-8pm
•Walking in Spring on birds. They will also check Sun 9am-3pm
Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m. out the nearby Peck Road (Order 15 minutes prior to close for Take-Out)
What does an awak- sod farms for migrating
ened earth hold? Join a shorebirds. All bird watch-

ALLENTON Washakie&BURNSIDE
Naturalist on an interpre- ing levels are welcome.
tive walk around the ponds. Bring binoculars and field
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CO10L-3L9I5S-2I2O43N  
TAVERN
•Herp Day on guide, dress for the weath-
Saturday, April 20, start- er, and be sure to wear Golf & RV Resort
ing at 1 p.m. footwear appropriate for 8 810-395-2602

$10
Celebrate Michigan’s spring conditions. The
Residential • Automobile NOW OPEN BAR & GRILL ~ NEW MENU ITEMS
CLUB KENO ~ CAMPSITES ~ CABIN AVAILABLE
reptiles and amphibians group will carpool from
with live displays and pre- Seven Ponds with a 7 a.m. Windshield Replacement Spring Rates 3461 Burnside Rd.
North Branch,MI
sentations, a Salamander departure from the Seven
Count at Jonathan Woods at Ponds parking lot.
GAS CARD
With Any Vehicle
Screen Repair • Window Repair & Replacement
Leagues Now 810-688-3235
Forming
3 p.m. and a Singing Frog •Behind the Scenes on Repairs 15041 Downey Rd. • Capac, MI 48014
and Toad Survey at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. (Coupon Required) (Old M-21) www.washakiegolfrv.com
•Land Stewardship Ever wonder where we
Help Day on Sunday, get all our stuff? What goes
April 21 at 2 p.m. into creating a scientific Open Sunday!
Sunday! Every Sunday!!
Sunday!! 8-3
8-3
8-3
FLEA
FLEAMARKET
MARKET
AT THE LAPEER CENTER 425 County Center Dr.

Extensive Selection
Come see SANTA
of Items
Sun for Sale!
Dec 24th, 12-2
VendorDoor
Pictures, Space Available
Prizes, Games
810.347.7915
Will Be Open New Years Eve from 8-3!!!

Life • Home • Car • Business


CHRIS S. WAGNER
Create VALUE for your Customers!
Churchill Insurance Agency With A TRI-CITY TIMES
800-865-6981 MarketPlace Ad!
Photo provided

A Salamander Count is planned for Seven


Ponds’ Herp Day event on April 20. Show here
Bus: 810-724-6218 Fax: 810-724-3418
is blue-spotted salamander. 243 East Third Street • Imlay City, Michigan 48444 Call (810) 724-2615 for more Information!
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Be sure to check for Homestead Property Tax Credit eligibility


TRI-CITY AREA — based on a comparison gible even if they have not During the 2017 tax months during the year income tax return should
Individuals with a house- between property taxes and claimed a credit in recent year, almost 1 million tax- •You own or are con- claim the Homestead
hold income of $60,000 or total household resources, years. payers claimed the tracted to pay rent and Property Tax Credit with
less a year may be eligible with homeowners paying “We want Michigan Homestead Property Tax occupy a Michigan home- their return. Taxpayers may
for a Homestead Property property taxes directly and taxpayers to be aware of credit, totaling about $530 stead on which property file a Homestead Property
Tax Credit, according to the renters paying them indi- tax credits they’re entitled million with an average taxes were levied Tax Credit claim by itself.
Michigan Department of rectly with their rent. to receive,” State Treasurer credit at $533. •If you own your home, To learn more about the
Treasury. Changes to the Rachael Eubanks said. Taxpayers may claim a your taxable value is Homestead Property Tax
Michigan’s Homestead Homestead Property Tax “Homestead Property Homestead Property Tax $135,000 or less (unless Credit, the forms required
Property Tax Credit can Credit for 2018 mean more Tax Credits provide tax Credit if ALL the following unoccupied farmland) to obtain the credit or state
help taxpayers if they are a taxpayers will be eligible relief for eligible Michigan apply: •Your total household income taxes, go to www.
qualified homeowner or for the credit and the credit families and individuals. •Your homestead is in resources are $60,000 or michigan.gov/incometax
renter and meet certain calculation is more gener- These tax credits can reduce Michigan less and click on “Credits and
requirements. For most ous. Taxpayers should tax owed and may provide •You were a resident of Taxpayers who are Exemptions” at the bottom
people, the tax credit is check to see if they are eli- a refund.” Michigan for at least six required to file a state of the page.

Obituaries
~ Donald D. Karinen, 57 ~ ~ Mary Ann Asaro, 65 ~
Donald D. Karinen, Donald has worked as Mary Ann Asaro, age Eagles Auxiliary. She had MI. Also surviving are her
age 57, of Attica, MI died a CNC (Computer 65, of Almont, MI died been a member of the sisters, Diana (Stan)
Friday, April 5, 2019 at Numeric Control) Operator Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Grace Lutheran Church in Monroe, Linda (Jesse)
United Hospice Residence at Spring Dynamics in Ascension Providence Romeo and later of the Cortez; her brothers, Horst
of Marlette, MI. Donald Almont; he also worked as Rochester of Rochester Family of Christ Lutheran (Christine) Binzer, Gary
Darwin Karinen was born a CNC Operator at MC Hills, MI. Mary Ann Asaro Church in Imlay City. (Barb) Binzer, Bill (Joan)
August 18, 1961 in Aerospace in Lake Orion. was born March 11, 1954 Mary enjoyed spending Eskelinen, Andrew (Sue)
Detroit, MI. He was the Don liked to hunt and fish. in Hancock, MI. She was quality time with her fami- Eskelinen, Steve
son of the late Alvin He built a house with his the daughter of the late ly and friends, socializing, Eskelinen; twelve grand-
Edward and JoAnn Evelyn father; he was very Andrew Eiler and the late camping, cooking, danc- children, Abey, Shelby,
(Roedel) Karinen. The mechanically talented. Amelia (Muhlbauer) ing, playing euchre and Marissa, Jacob, Alana,
Karinen family moved to He is survived by one Eskelinen. Mary grew up helping others. Hunter, Hailey, Cameron,
the Imlay City area in daughter, Heather Kelley in the Utica area. She was She is survived by her Noah, Vivian, Cody and
of Imlay City, MI; his a graduate of Utica High husband, Louis Leo Asaro; Colton; and one great-
mother, JoAnn Evelyn School, Class of 1972. three daughters, Stacy grandchild, Jalen.
(Roedel) Karinen; broth- She married Louis Leo (Timothy) Cohoon of Mary was preceded in
ers, Jon (Kim) Karinen of Asaro on March 4, 1972 in Imlay City, MI, Crystal death by her parents, one
Attica, MI and Mike Shelby Township, MI. (Matthew) Schultz of brother and one sister.
Karinen of Imlay City, MI. Mary was the office Attica, MI and Heather The memorial service
Also surviving are his manager for Esko Sheet (Corey) Michals of was held Tuesday, April 9
grandchildren: Faith Metal & Roofing Co. in Columbiaville, MI; and at Muir Brothers Funeral Please be sure to sign
Kelley, Grace Kelley, and Utica, MI (a family owned two sons, Louis (Traci) Home of Imlay City, 225 our online register book at
Nevaeh Smallstick. company). Mary was the Asaro of Allenton, MI and N. Main Street, Imlay City, muirbrothersfh.com to
Don was preceded in treasurer for the Imlay City Jason Asaro of Almont, MI. share condolences.
death by his father, Alvin
Karinen in 2006; and by
his grandparents. ~ Richard “Dick” Lee Goodrich, 76 ~
The memorial service
will be held 11:30 a.m., Richard “Dick” Lee Rapids, MI. his father- and mother-in-
Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Goodrich, of Grand Dick is survived by his law, Henry and Blanch
1970. He grew up in the Muir Brothers Funeral Rapids, formerly of Attica, wife, Martha (Thomas) Thomas.
Imlay City area. Donald Home of Imlay City, 225 went to be with his Lord Goodrich, of 53 years; A memorial service
was a graduate of Imlay N. Main Street, Imlay City, on Wednesday, April 3, three children, Robert will be held on Saturday,
City High School, Class of MI. 2019, having battled (fiance Becky Taylor) April 27 at 11 a.m. at
1979. Donald participated The family will be Multiple Sclerosis since Goodrich, Randall (Peggy) Cascade Christian Church,
in 4-H during high school; available for visiting from 1979. Dick was born Goodrich and Melissa 2829 Thornapple River
he raised chickens and 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. December 9, 1942, the sec- (Frank) Gardocki; eight Dr., SE, Grand Rapids.
pigs to show for 4-H at the Saturday, April 13 at Muir ond son of Arnold and grandchildren, Kayla Visitation one hour
Eastern Michigan State Brothers Funeral Home of Elaine (Wilder) Goodrich (Travis) Schaner, Tyler prior to service. Rev. Jill
Fair in Imlay City. He had Imlay City. of Attica, MI. He graduat- Goodrich, Kendra (fiance Forton officiating.
raised the Grand Please be sure to sign ed from Imlay City High Cody Ireland) Goodrich, Memorial contributions
Champion Pig on two dif- our online register book at School in 1961 and Adrian Alexander Goodrich, may be made to National
ferent years. He studied at muirbrothersfh.com to College in 1965 with a Shayna Goodrich, Morgen Multiple Sclerosis Society,
Mott Community College share your memories and Bachelor of Arts degree. Gardocki, Wyatt Gardocki Michigan Chapter, 29777
At Adrian he earned four years, he was honorably and Mallory Gardocki; Telegraph Rd., Ste. 1651,
in Flint for two years for condolences with the fami-
varsity letters in football, discharged in 1969 as a great-grandson, Korbin Southfield, MI 48034 or
his HVAC Certification. ly.
four in baseball and was a Lieutenant. Dick went on Schaner; sisters, Ruth Ann Cascade Christian
member of the Sigma to enjoy two 20 year (Willard) Prey and Carol Church.
Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. careers with Ryder Truck Collins; and brothers, Funeral arrangements
After college he joined the Rental as Executive Dean (Helen) Goodrich were made by O’Brien-
~ Bruce Reside, 88 ~ U.S. Navy, graduating
from the United States
District Manager and
Michigan Kenworth as
and Dale (Donna)
Goodrich.
Eggebeen-Gerst
3980 Cascade Rd. SE
Bruce Reside, age 88, Reside of West Virginia, Navy Officer School in Vice President Fleet He was preceded in & E. Paris @ I-96
of Attica, MI died Friday, Jonathon Reside of 1966. Having served four Sales, both in Grand death by his parents; and www.gerstfuneralhomes.com
April 5, 2019 at Leonard, MI, Andrew
Heatherton Place Assisted Reside of Ann Arbor, MI, ~ Larry Lichtenfelt, 98 ~
Living of Imlay City, MI. Jeff (Martha) McMillan of
Larry Lichtenfelt, age cery store. After 21 years wife of 76 years, Theda M.
Bruce Alfred Reside was Louisiana, Chad (Becky)
98, of Imlay City, MI died of being a store owner, (Keyes) Lichtenfelt; one
born February 9, 1931 in McMillan of North
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Larry sold the IGA and daughter, Kay Lichtenfelt
Goodland Twp., MI. He Carolina and Carrie (Nick)
Sanctuary at Maple Vista moved to Imlay City where of Almont, MI; three sons,
was the son of the late Clark of Grand Blanc, MI.
of Imlay City, MI. he purchased the Muir Sidney Lichtenfelt of North
Kenneth Martin and the Also surviving are ten
Lawrence Edward Insurance Agency. Larry Dakota, Dennis Lichtenfelt
late Lena Mae great-grandchildren.
Lichtenfelt was born April retired in 1984 when he of Attica, MI, and David
(Blackmore) Reside. Bruce He was recently pre-
22, 1920 in St. Clair, MI. sold the Muir Agency to (Deborah) Lichtenfelt of
grew up and lived most of ceded in death by his wife,
He was the son of the late Paul and Marilee Atkins. Greenville, SC; eight
his life in the Imlay City Ruth Reside; three broth-
Richard John and the late Larry was a member of grandchildren and ten
area. He was a graduate of ers, Earl Reside, Neal
Susan (Howard) Lapeer Trinity United great-grandchildren. Also
Imlay City High School, Reside and Wayne Reside;
Lichtenfelt. Larry grew up Methodist Church, a past surviving are half-brother,
Class of 1949. Bruce mar-
in Marlette. He was a grad- member of the Imlay City Reverend Donald
ried Ruth Elaine Steinberg
uate of Marlette High United Methodist Church, Lichtenfelt; half-sisters,
on March 31, 1951 in
School, Class of 1938. He Imlay City F. & A.M. Lynda (Ray) Murray and
Lapeer, MI. He was pre- Larry’s granddaughter took
married Theda M. Keyes Masonic Lodge, and Lorna (Doug) Kessner; and
ceded in death by his wife, Grandpa to her 7th grade
on July 10, 1943 at Davis, Rotary Club. Larry had several nieces and neph-
Ruth, on January 23, 2019. class to share his experi-
CA. Larry joined the U.S. worked at Lockheed ews.
He was employed as a ences as a soldier in India
Army in 1943 and served Aircraft before WWII and A Celebration of Life is
machine tool repairman by during WWII. One very
in the South Pacific as a always had a fascination being planned for early
ITT - Higbie in Rochester, important quote was: “Just
part of the Army Signal with flying; he became a summer. Please be sure to
MI. Bruce continued to a word to remember: Be
Corps until the end of member of the Wing Nuts sign our online register
farm the family farm; rais- thankful for our great
World War II. He was sta- model airplane club in book at muirbrothersfh.
ing beef cattle and grow- country and remember
tioned in India for 2 years. Lapeer and the Sun com and share your memo-
ing crops to feed them and those around you who are
In 1946, Larry returned Dancers Model airplane ries and condolences.
sell at market. He was a less fortunate. We are
to his hometown of club in Port St. Lucie, FL. Arrangement have been
hard worker and loved to never alone and we need
Marlette where he went Larry and Theda enjoyed entrusted to Muir Brothers
spend time with his family. each other.”
into business with his spending their retirement Funeral Home of Imlay
Bruce was a member of Larry is survived by his
father at the local IGA gro- winters in Florida. In 2001, City.
the Full Gospel and an infant sister.
Businessmen and the The funeral was held
International Full Gospel Sunday, April 7, 2019 at ~ Dolores Ellen Murray, 91 ~
Businessmen Fellowship. Muir Brothers Funeral
Bruce liked to hunt and Home of Imlay City, 225 Delores Ellen Murray, Murray; grandchildren, Musical Dedication to
fish. He was a good base- N. Main Street, Imlay City, 91, of Almont, formerly Shane Omell, Alec Dolores Murray by Jeff
of Sterling Heights, St. Omell, Jen (Joe) Tonio, Washburn at the visita-
ball player and played in MI. Harold Hamlin offici- Clair Shores and Detroit, Krista (Mike) Brenka and tion on Tuesday.
the baseball minor leagues ated. Interment was at MI, passed away April 5, Jarred Omell, Kaitlin Funeral services will
and loved to watch and Dawn Memorial Cemetery 2019. Dolores was mar- Pawlowicz, Allison be Wednesday, April 10
discuss anything baseball. Monday, April 8, 2019. ried to John J. (Jack) Pawlowicz, at 11 a.m. at Muir
Bruce is survived by Funeral arrangements Murray who preceded her Nathan John Murray Brothers Funeral Home
his daughter, Linda Reside were made by Muir in death in 2006. Pawlowicz. in Almont. Following
McMillan of Attica, MI; Brothers Funeral Home of She is survived by her In lieu of flowers funeral services a
his son, Martin (Lisa) Imlay City. Please be sure four daughters, Karen family requests memorial Memorial Tribute will be
Reside of Leonard, MI; his to sign our online register (Brian) Murray contributions to K-9 held at 1 p.m. in the
seven grandchildren, Joe at muirbrothersfh.com to Pawlowicz, Kathy Stray Rescue League, Chapel in Resurrection
(Joy) McMillan of Merrill, share condolences and Murray, Sheryl Murray 2120 Metamora Rd., Cemetery where burial
MI, Joshua (Francesca) memories. and Colleen (Bill) Oxford, MI 48371. will follow.
Page 13-TRI-CITY TIMES-APRIL 10, 2019

Imlay City churches


unite for
Good Friday service
IMLAY CITY — First Congregational Church,
United Church of Christ, and St. Paul’s Lutheran
Church will hold a joint Good Friday worship service
at 7 p.m. on April 19. The service will be held at First
Congregational Church. Choirs from both congrega-
tions will sing together at the service. The service
will also feature St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Bell
Choir. Food and fellowship will immediately follow
the service. All are welcome. First Congregational
Church is located at 275 Bancroft Street in Imlay
City.
For more information please call 810-724-6207
or 810-724-1200.

Obituaries
~ Marilyn Wyckstandt, 85 ~
Marilyn Wyckstandt,
age 85, of Imlay City
(recently of Oxford), MI
died Monday, April 8,
2019 at Independence
Village Assisted Living of
Oxford, MI.
Marilyn Louise Meier
was born February 23,
1934 in Detroit, MI. She
was the daughter of the
late William and the late
Theresa (Heinman) Meier.
Marilyn grew up in St.
Clair, MI. She was a grad-
uate of St. Clair High
School, Class of 1952.

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Huron Jr. College and Meier; and her ten grand-
earned her associates children, Joshua, Aaron,
degree. She married Simara, Monica, Tara,
Maurice A. Wyckstandt on
February 11, 1956 in
Melissa, Anna, Jaclyn,
Jennifer and Vanessa.
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She was a homemaker, Cremation has taken Great Shopping
raising her family. place. A memorial service
Marilyn was a member will take place at 5 p.m.,
Friday, April 12, 2019 at
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Marilyn is survived by
available for visitation 4-5
p.m., Friday, April 12 at Community
her husband, Maurice A. Holy Cross Lutheran
Wyckstandt; three daugh- Church.
Those wishing to make
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Dispatch log...
Editor’s note: The fol- •14:43 Welfare Check In Lapeer Imlay City and Lake enforcement in the 1000 •road hazard at Brown
lowing is a compilation of (E. Third St./Main St.) Pleasant roads in Attica block of Norlin Dr. in City and Clear Lake roads
activity and reports from •14:01-14:28 School County: Twp. Imlay City in Goodland Twp.
area police departments: Traffic (High School) Complaints handled by •assist motorist at west- •road hazard at Force •assist fire department
•16:50 Motorist Assist the Lapeer County Sheriff’s bound I-69 and Summers and Bowers roads in Attica in the 4000 block of
In Imlay City (WB I-69/S. Wilder Rd.) Department, in addition to Rd. in Attica Twp. Twp. Stanton Lake Rd. in Attica
April 3 •18:56 Private Property traffic stops: •found property in the •alarms in the 6000 Twp.
•00:18 911 Hang Up / Damage Accident (1800 April 2 3000 block of Dryden Rd. block of Weyer Rd. in •assist motorist at Lake
Peace Officer (1800 block block S. Cedar St.) •suspicious circum- in Dryden Twp. Imlay Twp. Pleasant and Lum roads in
S. Cedar St.) •20:41 Private Property stances at Summers and •property damage traf- •animal complaint at Attica Twp.
•05:00 Alarm (500 Damage Accident (700 Attica roads in Attica Twp. fic crash at Summers and Imlay City and Five Lakes •noise complaint in the
block S. Cedar St.) block S. Cedar St.) •animal complaint in Belle River roads in Imlay roads in Attica Twp. 3000 block of Bowers Rd.
•07:22-07:31 Monitor •Multiple traffic stops the 3000 block of Sutton Twp. •road hazard at Imlay in Attica Twp.
Traffic (Middle School) were made throughout the Rd. in Attica Twp. •sick care for medical City and Doran roads in •animal complaint in
•14:07 Funeral Escort day. •suspicious circum- at Lake Pleasant and Imlay Twp. the 6000 block of
(300 block N. Cedar St.) April 6 stances in the 700 block of Newark roads in Attica •welfare check in the Armstrong Rd. in Goodland
•14:12 Welfare Check •00:59 Alarm (1000 Peppermint St. in Attica Twp. 3000 block of Newark Rd. Twp.
(600 block N. Blacks block Norlin Dr.) Twp. •property damage traf- in Attica Twp. •animal complaint at
Corners Rd.) •11:31 Juvenile •alarms in the 4000 fic crash at Brown City and •missing persons in the Newark and Lake Pleasant
•15:05 Personal Injury Complaint (100 block N. block of Bowers Rd. Abbott roads in Goodland 200 block of E. Third St. in roads in Attica Twp.
Accident (N. Cedar St./E. Almont Ave.) in Arcadia Twp. Twp. Imlay City April 8
Third St.) •13:17 Vehicle •welfare check in the April 5 •alarms in the 4000 •family trouble in the
•16:36 Road Rage Inspection (1700 block S. 2000 block of Miller Rd. in •property damage traf- block of Peppermill Rd. in 3000 block of Pleasant St.
(2000 block S. Almont Cedar St.) Attica Twp. fic crash at Bristol and Attica Twp. in Dryden
Ave.) •14:32 Missing Person April 3 Newark roads in Imlay •assist fire department •misdemeanor arrest
•18:40 Welfare Check (200 block E. Third St.) •abandoned auto in the Twp. in the 6000 block of Attica warrant at Quail Run and
(600 block N. Blacks •Multiple traffic stops 1700 block of N. Van Dyke •ORV complaints at Rd. in Imlay Twp. Pheasant Lane in Dryden
Corners Rd.) were made throughout the Rd. in Goodland Twp. Doran and Imlay City •suspicious circum- •assist fire department
•Multiple Traffic Stops day. •noise complaint in the roads in Imlay Twp. stances in the 4000 block in the 5000 block of Lum
throughout the day April 7 4000 block of Belle River •assist motorist at west- of Peppermill Rd. in Attica Rd. in Arcadia Twp.
April 4 •00:18 Suspicious Rd. in Attica Twp. bound I-69 and Five Lakes Twp. •property damage traf-
•02:30-06:00 Parking Person (W. Fourth St./N. •animal complaint in Rd. in Attica Twp. •noise complaint in the fic crash at Oakview and
Enforcement (City Wide) Blacks Corners Rd.) the 3000 block of Dryden •assist motorist at east- 2000 block of Bray Rd. in Sutton roads in Attica Twp.
•07:22-07:56 Monitor •02:34 Assist Lapeer Rd. in Dryden Twp. bound I-69 and Lake Attica Twp. •neighborhood trouble
Traffic (Middle School) County Sheriff Department •road hazard at Imlay George Rd. in Attica Twp. April 7 in the 5000 block of Belle
•09:03 Suicidal Person (2500 block Graham Rd.) City and Lake Pleasant •alarms in the 5000 •suspicious circum- River Rd. in Attica Twp.
(300 block W. Second St.) •04:41 Domestic (200 roads in Attica Twp. block of Ewalt Rd. in stances at Lake Pleasant •assault in the 1900
•Multiple Traffic Stops S. Almont Ave.) •animal complaint in Arcadia Twp. and Bowers roads in Attica block of Hickory Lane in
throughout the day •09:40 Malicious the 400 block of Rule Rd. •family trouble in the Twp. Imlay City
April 5 Destruction of Property in Imlay Twp. 2000 block of Lake George •suspicious circum- •peace officer duties in
•08:31-08:56 School (100 block Pine St.) April 4 Rd. in Attica Twp. stances in the 2000 block the 5000 block of Clear
Traffic (Weston) •Multiple traffic stops •property damage traf- •explosives in the 5000 of Graham Rd. in Imlay Lake Rd. in Arcadia Twp.
•09:01 Private Property were made throughout the fic crash at Imlay City and block of Imlay City Rd. in Twp. •misdemeanor arrest
Damage Accident (E. day. Mitchell Lake roads in Attica Twp. •road hazard at N. Van warrant in the 200 block of
Borland Rd./S. Almont Attica Twp. April 6 Dyke Rd. and eastbound S. Cedar St. in Imlay City.
Ave.) •assist motorist at •assist other law I-69 in Imlay Twp.

Legal Announcements
ALMONT Steve Schneider
President
CITY OF one (1) canopy tree shall be provided
per fifteen (15) parking spaces pro-
increase in costs of $7,769.40 and
date changes for Completion to May
Modification Agreement recorded at
Liber 2357, Page 828, and further
VILLAGE A complete copy of the minutes IMLAY CITY vided. 1st and Final Payment to May 31st, subject to a Modification Agreement
ALMONT VILLAGE is available in the Clerk's office dur- AMENDMENT TO Section 23.7 (D) (2) 2019 as presented; Approved the first recorded at Liber 2685, Page 157.
COUNCIL ing regular business hours or at www. ZONING ORDINANCE Detention/Retention Pond reading of the Marijuana The balance owing on the Mortgage
almontmichigan.gov Landscaping. One (1) canopy or Establishments “Opt Out” Ordinance, as of the date of this Notice is
REGULAR MEETING 15-1
ORDINANCE NUMBER evergreen tree and 5 (5) shrubs are Chapter 116, with the second reading $17,201.50, including interest at 24%
MARCH 19, 2019 6.1 - ARTICLE 23.7 - required per fifty (50) feet of pond scheduled for April 16, 2019 as pre- per year. The Mortgage contains a


SYNOPSIS
President Schneider called the
ATTICA
DESIGN STANDARDS
The Imlay City Council has
perimeter, as measured along the top
of the bank elevation. The required
sented; Approved the sale of Police
Vehicle - 2002 Avalanche Pick-up to
power of sale clause and no proceed-
ings have been instituted to recover
Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. TOWNSHIP adopted Amendments to Zoning landscaping shall be planted in a ran- the highest bidder in the amount of any part of the debt owing.
Councilmembers present were Dyke, NOTICE OF PUBLIC Ordinance No. 6.1, Article 23 - dom pattern, not limited to the top of $1800; Awarded the Parks & Grounds The Mortgage will be foreclosed
Biolchini, Love, Steffler, Schneider, HEARING Landscape Standards and Tree the pond bank. Maintenance Contract to the lowest by selling the property described
Steven C. Schneider and Peltier. Staff SPECIAL LAND USE Replacement, to promote the public Section 23.7 (D) (4) bidder, Scott’s Maintenance in the below at a public auction to the high-
members present were Manager ATTICA TOWNSHIP health, safety and welfare by estab- Planning Commission may waive this amount of $9,100 as presented. est bidder. The sale will be held on
Connors and Clerk/Treasurer Keesler. lishing minimum standards for the requirement if it is determined that Adjournment at 7:32 p.m. Submitted May 1, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. local time at
President Schneider read an invi-
PLANNING design, installation and maintenance detention/retention pond is not highly by Lynn Eutsler, City Clerk. Complete the main entrance to the Lapeer
tation from the Almont Lion's Club, COMMISSION of landscape improvements. visible from adjacent sites or from copies of the minutes are available in County Court Facility, 255 Clay
the Council approved the Consent Notice is hereby given that the Landscaping is viewed as a critical areas that are readily accessed by the the Clerk’s office during normal busi- Street, Lapeer, Michigan, that being
Agenda with corrections; approved Attica Township Planning element contributing to the aesthetics, public, such as, from roads, or if the ness hours or at www.imlaycity.org. the place of holding Circuit Court for
the Regular Agenda; passed unani- Commission will hold a public hear- development quality, and stability of slope of the detention/retention pond Lapeer County, Michigan. The prop-
ing on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at
mously, to ratify President's property values and the overall char- is such that it will not hold water for 15-1 erty will be sold to pay the amount
Schneider's reappointment of Ms. 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the acter of the city. The standards of this any significant time and the pond area then due on the Mortgage, including
Tara Antonelli to the Almont DDA meeting agenda allows, at the Attica article are intended to help achieve a can be mowed. interest, legal costs, attorney fees and
Township Hall, 4350 Peppermill
Board for a four-year term that expires
March 31, 2023; passed unanimously, Road, Attica MI 48412. The purpose
number of functional and environ-
mental objectives.
CERTIFICATION OF CLERK
The Clerk of the City of Imlay
DRYDEN any taxes or insurance which may be
paid by the mortgagee before the sale.
to adopt Resolution #19-03-03 as pre- of the hearing is to receive public
comments regarding a request for
This Ordinance shall take effect City hereby certifies that Amendments COMMUNITY The property to be sold is locat-
sented; passed unanimously, to hold a
second reading and adopt Ordinance # Special Land Use and site plan
fifteen (15) days after said date of
publication of this Notice. The fol-
to Article 23.7 - Design Standards of
Zoning Ordinance No. 6.1 were duly
SCHOOLS ed in the Township of Burlington,
County of Lapeer, Michigan and is
205 Minor in Possession of Tobacco approval for the purpose of manufac- lowing summary of the provisions of
REQUEST FOR BIDS
adopted by the Imlay City Commission described as:
turing mulch for Owen Tree Service, DRYDEN COMMUNITY
and Vapor Products with corrections; this Zoning Ordinance Amendment is at a meeting held on the 2nd day of Part of the W half of the SE 1/4
requested by Randy Owen, on a prop- SCHOOLS WILL RECEIVE
consensus of Council to hold a first being published pursuant to Public April, 2019 and that this Zoning of Section 32, T10N, R11E,
erty zoned AG. Parcel ID 44-003-021- SEALED BIDS FOR LAWN
reading of Ordinance #206, To Act 78 of the Michigan Public Acts of Ordinance Amendment summary was Burlington Twp., Lapeer Co.,
014-00. MOWING SERVICES UNTIL
Prohibit Marihuana Establishments 1989: published in the Tri-City Times on the Michigan, described as beginning at a
A copy of the Special Land Use APRIL 23RD, 2019 AT 9:30 AM AT
from Operating or Being Established Section 23.7 (A) (4) 10th day of April, 2019. Copies of the point on the S Section line that is N
Site Plan for Owen Tree Service, 1585 DRYDEN COMMUNITY
in the Village with stated revisions. Greenbelts. The greenbelt shall con- complete Article 23.7 - Design 89°49’35” E 270.00 ft from the S 1/4
S. Lake George Road, may be exam- SCHOOLS, 3866 ROCHESTER
President Schneider wanted it on tain a minimum of one (1) canopy tree Standards of Zoning Ordinance No. corner of said Section 32, thence N
ined at the Attica Township Hall, ROAD, DRYDEN MI 48428.
record that he voted no on the basis and six (6) shrubs per forty linear feet, 6.1, in its entirety, may be obtained in 0°28’4” E 350.00 ft, thence S
Monday through Friday, except holi- Dryden Community Schools
that the ordinance should read recre- or fraction thereof, of road frontage the Office of the City Clerk, 150 N. 89°49’35” W 41.41 ft, thence along
days, from 9 a.m. until 12:00 noon. will not consider or accept a proposal
ational marihuana; passed unanimous- including any openings for driveways, Main Street, Imlay City, Michigan. the centerline of the Wilson, Hodge
Written comments may be sent received after the above-specified
ly, to approve the municipal building pathways or easements. The Planning Lynn Eutsler and Slattery Drain, N 21°10’22” E
to the Planning Commission, at the date and time for Proposal submis-
agreement between the Village and Commission may approve the substi- City Clerk 397.77 ft, thence N 89°49’35” E
address above, prior to the hearing. sion. The Board of Education reserves
Township of Almont as presented; tution of evergreen trees for up to fifty First Reading: 03-20-2019 140.77 ft, thence S 0°28’4” W 370.50
Verbal comments will be taken during the right to refuse all bids.
passed unanimously, to ratify percent (50%) of the required canopy Second Reading: 04-02-2019 ft, thence S 89° 9’35” W 170.00 ft,
the public hearing. Bids are to be presented in
President Schneider's reappointment trees when appropriate in consider- Date of Publication: 04-10-2019 thence S 0°28’4” W 350.00 ft, thence
This notice is published pursuant accordance with the district bid speci-
of Mr. Tom Tadajewski for a three- ation of the land use and existing 15-1 along the S Section line, S 89°49’35”
to the requirements of Michigan fications. For a copy of the specifica-
year term on the Planning Commission character of adjacent uses. W 70.00 ft to the point of beginning.
Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act tions, go to our website www.dryden.
expiring March 31, 2022. Section 23.7 (B) (2)
Number 110 of 2006, as amended. k12.mi.us, under Departments and

p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 8:34
Nancy Herpolsheimer
Buffer Zones. At a minimum, the
width of the buffer shall be equal to
CITY OF Business and Finance or pick up bid

tax i.d. 004-032-026-30
If the property described in this
Kimberly J. Keesler Attica Township Clerk
15-1
the required setback. However, when IMLAY CITY specs at Dryden High School, 3866
Rochester Road, Dryden MI 48428. notice is sold at a foreclosure sale,
Clerk/Treasurer a wall or berm are used, a larger buffer REGULAR COMMISSION Questions regarding the specs can be then under MCL 600.3278, the
width may be required to accommo- MEETING addressed by calling Dan Campbell at Mortgagor(s) will be held responsible
date both the required plant material APRIL 2, 2019 to the buyer of the property at the

VILLAGE OF
810-705-7517.
and the wall or berm. All walls and SYNOPSIS foreclosure sale, or to the Mortgage
15-2
berms shall be designed in accordance Mayor Joi Kempf called the holder, for damage done to the prop-

ALMONT with the standards contained herein.


(Note: exceptions may be granted as
outlined below.) Further, the Planning
meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Commissioners present were Demske,
erty during the redemption period.
The redemption period will
expire six (6) months after the date of
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT Commission may reduce the follow-
Sadler, Davis, and Ramirez. Also
present: City Manager Tom Youatt, MORTGAGE the foreclosure sale, unless the prop-
AUTHORITY ing requirements if it is determined
that the buffer zone cannot be reason-
City Clerk/Treasurer Lynn Eutsler, SALE erty is determined abandoned under
MCL 600.3241a, in which case the
two members of the community and THIS FIRM IS A DEBT
REQUEST FOR BIDS able accommodated due to existing
site conditions.
one member of the media. The COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING redemption period will expire 30 days
after the date of the foreclosure sale,
Commissioners approved the agenda TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY
DOWNTOWN FLOWER PLANTING AND Section 23.7 (B) (2) (a) with the addition of Old Business 7.B. INFORMATION OBTAINED or when the time to provide notice
LANDSCAPE PLANT MAINTENANCE SERVICES Type A Buffer. One (1) canopy or Change Order #2 from Northwest WILL BE USED FOR THAT under MCL 600.3241a(c) expires,
evergreen trees and two (2) shrubs, Earth Movers, 8.B. 2002 Avalanche PURPOSE. whichever is later.
The Village of Almont’s DDA is soliciting proposals for downtown
per thirty (30) linear feet along the Bid Results, and 8.C. Parks & Ground Notice is hereby given that Dated: March 20, 2019
flower planting and landscape plant maintenance services. The contract
property line, rounded upward. Maintenance Bid Results; Approved Default has occurred in a Mortgage SMITH, MARTIN,
shall be for the 2019 season. Interested parties can obtain a complete bid
Section 23.7 (B) (2) (b) the Consent Agenda to include pay- given by Mildred A. Bailey, a single POWERS & KNIER, P.C.
package from the Almont DDA offices at 817 N. Main Street or on-line at:
Type B Buffer. One (1) canopy or ables in the amount of $458,316.61 as woman, mortgagor, to Independent By: Henry L. Knier, Jr. (P46393)
www.almontdda.com. Bids are due on or before April 23, 2019 at 10:00
evergreen tree and two (2) shrubs, per presented; Approved the Amendment Bank, mortgagee. The Mortgage is Attorney for Independent Bank,
am where they will be opened and read at the Almont DDA office at 817
forty (40) linear feet along the prop- to Ordinance 6.1, Article 23.7 - dated October 1, 2008, and was Mortgagee
N. Main St., Almont. For further information, please contact Kim Schall,
erty line, rounded upward. Design Standards as presented; recorded on October 6, 2008, in Liber 900 Washington Ave., P.O. Box 219
Almont DDA Director, at: 810-798-8125 or email:kschall@almontdda.
Section 23.7 (C) (2) Approved Change Order No.2 from 2352, on page 827 of the Lapeer Bay City, MI 48707 - (989) 892-4574
com.
15-1 Parking Lot Landscaping. At least Northwest Earth Movers with an County records, subject to a 13-4

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‘High School Musical’


comes to Almont H.S.
Theater company set to perform to show off their talents.
“This is a great story
3 shows April 18-20 in auditorium about breaking the status
quo,” said Nielsen. “About
By Tom Wearing chased before the shows, stepping outside your
twearing@pageone-inc.com with doors opening 45 comfort zone and truly
minutes prior to each shining.”
ALMONT — Almont showing. The cast for
High School Theater “High School Musical” “High School Musical”
Company Director John represents John Miles’ features junior Alex
Miles expects his young seventh production in a Trombley who plays Troy
cast to shine April 18-20, directorial role. Bolton, Wildcat basketball

Photo provided
when they present three High School Musical star; junior Chloe Kuntz,
performances of “High is a 2006 American musi- who steps in as Gabriella
School Musical” in the cal television film. Montez, as the school
Almont High School audi- Upon its release in early ‘brainiac.’ The Almont High School Theater Company prepares to present ‘High
torium. 2006, it became the most Senior Jayme Hein School Musical’ April 18, 19 and 20.
Show dates and times successful Disney Channel plays the role of Sharpay
are: Thursday, April 18 at 7 Original Movie ever pro- Evans; with junior Kenny Danforth, Troy’s best Noelle Nuculovic, “behind the scenes guy.”
p.m.; Friday, April 19 at 7 duced. Pavelek portraying her friend. Samantha Keller, Taylor Joining the high school
p.m.; and a matinee perfor- Similarly, the film’s brother/side-kick, Ryan. Remaining cast mem- Smith, Annika Tessmer, cast are Almont Middle
mance on Saturday, April soundtrack was the best- Allison Mitchell, a bers are Almont High Madison Miles, Brooke Schoolers Alexis Krenzel,
20 at 2 p.m. selling album in the United 10th grader, plays the role School students Aaron Cynowa, Jamie McKelvey, Cassidy Dietz, Emerson
Pre-ticket sales will States, reaching No. 1 on of Taylor McKessie, while Bryan, Adam Bryan, Gracie Rockey, Loren Pia, Sullivan, Lauren Webster,
begin Monday, April 15 the American charts for Kelsi Neilson is portrayed Callahan Burns, Grant Alexander Heiden, Addie Olivia Kalmar, Yelena
from 5-7 p.m. at the high 2006. by junior Danielle White. McClymont, Jacob Kuligowski. Calcaterra, Gabby Ujkic,
school, by entering through Production Assistant Tenth-grader Grace Ashbrook, Joey Weeks, Maximus Kornak per- Sam Brown and Elijah
the main doors. Karen Nielsen said “High Heiden takes on the role of Leo Simmons, Lukas forms the integral duties of Kornak; while Troy Pape
Tickets are $10 for School Musical” provides Mrs. Darbus, the drama Nielsen, Julia Thompson, technical advisor and handles the sound booth.
adults and $8 for children. the young cast with a relat- teacher; and senior Liam
They can also be pur- able and powerful vehicle Palmer plays Chad
Facebook photo

The Ladies’ Guild of Maple Vista invites community members to enjoy an


afternoon of good food, good health and more at a luncheon at Maple
Vista slated for Sun., April 28.

Springtime is tea time


at Maple Vista in Imlay
By Catherine Minolli the lives of Maple Vista more than 40 years.
cminolli@pageone-inc.com residents. “This group happily
For just $8, guests will provides funds for many of
IMLAY CITY — enjoy chicken salad on the ‘extras’ our seniors
Springtime and tea time— croissants, a chef’s salad, enjoy,” Campagne says.
they just seem to go togeth- fresh broccoli salad, fruit “Their fundraising efforts
er. salad and a variety of allow us to bring in musical
If you enjoy both, stop homemade desserts. entertainment more often,
in at Maple Vista on Community Manager have special prizes for our
Sunday, April 28 at 1:30 for Crystal Campagne says a bingo events, help to beau-
an afternoon of good food presentation on Women’s tify the grounds and build-
and friendship and of Health by Julie Johnson is ings and so much more. I
course, some tea. also part of the afternoon am so grateful for their
The fundraiser is being fundraiser. dedication to our mission!
hosted by the Ladies’ As always, Campagne Space is limited, reser-
Guild, a group of dedicated says she’s impressed by the vation by ordering pre-sale
volunteers who raise money dedication and enthusiasm tickets is encouraged.
for programs and other of the Ladies’ Guild, which Secure your spot by calling

NEXT DAY
“extras” that help enhance has been in existence for 810-724-6300 ext 622.

More upgrades planned


Almont council gives nod to
improvement projects in village
continue to work on the
idea, and bring a more TAX
RETURNS!
detailed proposal for con-
sideration at the next regu-
By Benjamin Stalker ment of the cement asbes- lar Village Council meet-
tct@pageone-inc.com tos piping in the amount of
ing.
$33,000.
ALMONT — The Water leak cost
With regard to the
Almont Village Council School Street reconstruc- During January and
February the Village of April 15 will be
approved two bids from tion the council’s goal is to
the Spicer Group at their have engineering complet- Almont discovered they here before you know
regular meeting held ed later this year, and to had massive water loss, it. Don’t wait another day
Tuesday, April 2. beginning construction in and after many diligent to file your 2018 taxes. We’ll
One was for engineer- 2020. nights by the Department get your tax return prepared,
ing of water mains on Committee formation of Public Works they dis- from your W-2’s, non-itemized
Almont Ave. and Hamilton, in works covered the leak.
Village Manager
deduction and electronically
and the second for the During open discus- filed at a fraction of the cost
engineering for the future sion, council member Michael Connors said that
the current cost of the of others. Next day, friendly,
reconstruction of School Steven C. Schneider
Street, including sanitary brought up the idea of extra water pumped out, professional service. Call today
and water main replace- forming a committee to along with outside consul- for an appointment, or simply
ment. vet ideas on how to save/ tation fees, and DPW stop in at your convenience.
Village officials say create revenues for the vil- overtime totaled $13,871. We look forward to helping you!

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the water mains around lage. Connors also indicated
Almont and Hamilton The idea is to have that they were waiting on
have been breaking for people suggest any and all one bill from Rowe

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resources with constant said Steven C. Schneider. the water leak. Since then,
repairs. The consensus of the the bill has been received
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Imlay girls win Kearsley Relays Samantha Kouri), 400


(Jillian LeFevere,
McKinzie Winget, Robin
LeFevere and Dalecke),
800 (Jillian LeFevere,
Jessica Denver, Robin
LeFevere and Winget),
sprint medley (Carlee
Forsyth, Jillian LeFevere,
Dalecke and Winget),
1600 (Sarah Hubbard,
Robin LeFevere, Winget
and Denver), 3200 (Kayla
Louwsma, Mary
Lengemann, Denver and
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Hubbard) and distance
medley (Ana Lengemann,
Mary Lengemann,
Louwsma and Denver)

Photo proivided
relays led Imlay City with
Imlay City’s Jessica Denver takes the baton from McKinzie Winget at the firsts. They registered
Flint Kearsley Relays last Friday. respective performances of
9 feet 1 inch, 30 feet 7 Joe Harper poses with his championship tro-
Spartans off to a quick start on season Relays page 20
phy at the NUWAY Nationals.

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Harper is NUWAY
National champ
TRI-CITY AREA —
The Imlay City and
Almont girls’ track teams
registered a first and
fourth, respectively, among Imlay City grappler wins top spot
small school entries last
Friday at the Flint in Lansing-based elite tourney
Kearsley Relays. By Kevin Kissane He then went to 2-0
Imlay City’s 110-point Tri-City Times Sports Editor with a 6-5 victory over
total paced the field assem- IMLAY CITY — Imlay Wyatt Bailey (Dowagiac
bled. They were followed City’s Joe Harper excelled, Wrestling Club).
by North Branch (68 earning the distinction of Harper then notched a
points), Algonac (67), champion for the heavy- 16-6 semifinal triumph
Almont (60), Burton weight class at the NUWAY against Ty Stevenson
Bendle (40), Flint Beecher Individual Wrestling (Middletown Madison).
(17) and Flint Nationals this past weekend. That placed him in the
Southwestern Academy
Photo by Kevin Kissane

Harper, representing title match where Nikolas


(16) Team Donahoe, got things Mishka (Elite Athletic Club)
The high jump (Mary underway Saturday with a provided the opposition.
Lengemann and Layla 6-4 win against Ethan When that bout con-
Dalecke), long jump Alderson (Elite Athlete cluded, Harper had pre-
(Robin LeFevere and Club). vailed 5-3.
Aubrie Behrick), discus Ana Lengemann helps an Imlay City relay team register a strong finish
(Sophia Rosillo and last Friday at the Flint Kearsley Relays.

Almont boys first at Flint Kearsley


By Kevin Kissane Kerby), 400 meter throw-
Tri-City Times Sports Editor er’s relay (Christian
Buckmiller, Aiden Powell,
TRI-CITY AREA — Malcolm and Kerby), shut-
The Almont and Imlay tle hurdle (Charles Weertz,
City boys’ track teams Adam Bryan, Aaron Bryan
pulled up first and third, and Rinke), 800 (Thomas
respectively, last Friday Dyer, Caleb Weigand,
among small schools at the Mason Smith and
Flint Kearsley Relays. Schapman) and 3200
Almont won on the (Lucas Webster, Trent
strength of an output of 82
Photo by Kevin Kissane

Ligon, Luke Owens and


points. They were fol- Dallas Stanton) relays gave
lowed by North Branch Almont seconds. Those
(68 points), Imlay City lineups managed respec-
(58), Flint Southwestern tive efforts of 184 feet 9
Academy (56), Burton inches, 54.89 seconds,
Bendle (51), Flint Beecher 1:19.75, 1:38.79 and 9:52 Jacob Rayl, of Almont, watches his tee shot
(31) and Algonac (30). along the way. split the fairway during Monday’s match.
The pole vault (Mike The long jump (Seth
Rinke and Thomas Dyer) Helfer and Ben Roland),
and high jump (Colby shot put (Jackson Malcolm
Almont golf paces
Photo by Kevin Kissane

Schapman and Nathan and Christian Buckmiller)


Engel) relays led Almont and distance medley relay
with firsts. They logged

field in Armada
(Ian Swanger, Roland,
performances of 9 feet and Stanton and Webster)
11 feet 4 inches, respec- relays secured Almont’s
tively. Almont’s Mason Smith looks to fend off the thirds. They registered
The discus (Jackson challenge of Imlay City’s Breydon Andrez at
Malcolm and Nathan Friday’s meet. First page 20 By Kevin Kissane were followed by Yale
Tri-City Times Sports Editor (179), North Branch (192),
Armada (207), Imlay City
Almont’s TRI-CITY AREA — (213), Richmond (214) and
Michael Jacob Rayl shot a 40 over Cros-Lex (323).
Rinke nine holes, leading the Thomas Manko and
clears a Almont boys’ golf team to Jack Jellison (a 44 each)
flight of a first-place finish Monday supplied the next best
hurdles at at a Blue Water Area Almont nine-hole rounds.
the Flint Conference Jamboree The Raiders also counted
Kearsley Tournament. Joe Berger’s 48.
Relays. Timberwood Golf Garrett Roberts paced
Course, in Armada, served Imlay City with a 47. He
as the tournament venue. was backed by Mitch Allen
Almont’s winning total (50), Andy Hintz (55) and
was a 176 that day. They Quintin Zinger (61).

Capac golfers fall to Yale


By Kevin Kissane Course, in Melvin, is
Tri-City Times Sports Editor where the action unfolded.
For Capac, Kayden
CAPAC — Capac Braun was low with a 47
Photo by Kevin Kissane

dropped a 167-204 verdict over nine holes. The


to host Yale in a non- Chiefs also counted Adam
league boys’ golf meeting Savage’s 50, Conner
last Wednesday. Robinson’s 52 and Colin
Willow Tree Golf Anderson’s 55.
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Baseball

Imlay wins twice over Capac


By Kevin Kissane doubleheader on Tuesday, innings, struck out 11 and
Tri-City Times Sports Editor April 2. walked one) handled the
With the outcome, bulk of the pitching respon-
TRI-CITY AREA — Imlay City improves to 2-0 sibilities for Imlay City
Imlay City swept visiting overall. Capac slips to 0-2 during game one.
Capac, 4-3 and 3-2, in a this season. Adam VanBuren
non-league varsity baseball Zach Dingwell (five recorded the save for Imlay
City.
Ricky Guerrero (four
innings and six strikeouts)
got the start for Imlay City
during game two.
Dom Kirby threw the

Photo provided
final inning for Imlay City.
Logan Wilson led
Imlay City’s offensive
attack with two singles The Almont baseball team poses for a photo after winning the Marlette
over the doubleheader. Invitational.
Ross Edson (a double) and
Dylan Belan (a single) fur-
nished the other Imlay City
base hits.
Almont wins Marlette Invitational
By Kevin Kissane and three RBI) Colton RBI), Jace Rinke (a single
Danny Parski paced
Photo by Kevin Kissane

Capac with a single and a Tri-City Times Sports Editor Kruse (a hit, two runs and two runs), Hausmann
triple that day. The Chiefs scored and two RBI) and (a single and two RBI) and
also received hits courtesy TRI-CITY AREA — Lucas Leid (a hit and a run) Austin Cody (a sacrifice for
of Joe Peters (a double) The Almont and Imlay City led Almont at the plate. an RBI) powered Almont’s
along with Casey Bollaert, baseball teams took first Ross Edson (a single) offensive attack.
Brendan Falco, Dylan and third, respectively, last furnished the lone Imlay In the day’s other game
Imlay City’s Jack Pierik connects on a pitch Brecht and Jakob Sawyers Saturday at the Marlette City hit. involving a Tri-City Area
during a doubleheader with Capac last week. (a single each). Invitational. Almont then followed squad, Imlay City regis-
Almont opened their it up with a 12-4 champion- tered a 4-1 triumph against

Imlay City drops two to Cass City title-producing run with a


13-0 win at Imlay City’s
expense.
ship game victory over
Marlette.
Asaro was Almont’s
Hale.
Logan Wilson and Jack
Pierik (two singles and a
By Kevin Kissane Cass City in a non-league City absorb an 11-0 loss. Lucas Leid was the pitcher of record, working double each) along with
Tri-City Times Sports Editor doubleheader it hosted last Ross Edson, Colby winning Almont pitcher. 4 1/3 innings. Edson (a pair of singles)
Thursday. Neighbors, Logan Wilson Jacob Hausmann and Josh Hellebuyck (two led Imlay City at the plate.
IMLAY CITY — The In the opener, Imlay and Dylan Belan led Imlay Parker Zisler also threw singles and four RBI), They were backed by Rick
Imlay City varsity baseball City dropped a 14-0 verdict. City with one hit each that scoreless innings for the Griffin DePauw (a pair of Guerrero (a double).
team lost a pair of games to Game two saw Imlay day. Raiders. singles and three runs), With the results,
With the outcomes, Jack Paupert (two for Zisler (two singles and two Almont goes to 2-1 this
Almont drops opener to Davison Imlay City now stands at
2-2 overall.
three, a run and three RBI),
Cameron Asaro (two hits
RBI), Reis Stine (a double,
three runs scored and one
season. Imlay City now
stands at 3-3.
By Kevin Kissane Thursday.
Jack Paupert, Adam
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Campbell, Reis Stine, Softball
ALMONT — The Blake Kapron and Austin
Almont varsity baseball
team opened their 2019
campaign with a 10-6 loss
Cody led Almont with a
single each.
Almont also received
Spartans outscored by Vikings, 16-15
to visiting non-league two walks apiece from Jace By Kevin Kissane Abigail Thibodeau (two Rossen added a single each two innings were played.
counterpart Davison last Rinke and Paupert. Tri-City Times Sports Editor singles) supplied multiple- to the Spartans’ cause. With the results, Imlay
hit performances as well. The second game was City now stands at 0-1 this

Dryden breezes to victories


IMLAY CITY — Samantha Brown and Kayla called due to darkness after season.
Imlay City was outscored,
16-15, by host Marysville
in the opener of a scheduled Dryden softball routs C-PS twice
By Kevin Kissane six strikeouts), Perria (two non-league varsity softball DRYDEN — Dryden single and two RBI each to Hickmott (one hit and two
Tri-City Times Sports Editor innings, three strikeouts, doubleheader last Thursday. beat visiting Carsonville- Dryden’s cause. RBI) plus Lexi Seitz and
one hit and one run) and Jaya Forti and Skylar Port Sanilac, 15-0 and 18-0, Riley Knox was the Paige Abromaitis (one hit
DRYDEN — Dryden Czape (one inning, two Stone led Imlay City’s in a non-league varsity winning Dryden pitcher, and one RBI apiece).
turned back visiting strikeouts and no runs) offensive attack with three softball doubleheader striking out five along the Becca Weiss was
Carsonville-Port Sanilac, shared the pitching respon- singles apiece. Emily Monday. way. Dryden’s pitcher of record.
11-1 and 15-3, in a varsity sibilities for Dryden. Orlowski (a pair of dou- In the opener, Maria In the second game, She struck out four en
baseball doubleheader In the nightcap, bles), Leah Dawson, Ryan led Dryden with two Knox (three hits and three route.
Monday. Rozanski (three hits, four Isabella Barker and Kendall hits and one RBI. Ally RBI) paced Dryden. She With the results,
With the outcome, runs and two RBI), Czape Whitsett (a single and a Sobek, Courtney Heike and was backed by Sobek (two Dryden now stands at 2-0
Dryden improves to 2-0 this (two hits, four runs and two double each) along with Hannah Peyerk added a hits and one RBI), Ashley overall.
season. RBI) and Watson (two hits,
Ethan Rozanski (two
hits and three runs) led
Dryden’s offensive attack in
two runs and two RBI)
proved Dryden’s toughest
outs. Angel (one hit, one
Imlay leaves St. Clair with two non-league losses
the game one win. He was run and one RBI), Heike IMLAY CITY — hitting column. and a double) put up Imlay apiece) plus Jaya Forti and
backed by Vince Angel (one (one hit and two runs) and Imlay City dropped both In the second game, St. City’s top hitting creden- Barker (a single each).
hit, two runs and two RBI), Perria (one run) supported ends of a non-league varsi- Clair handed Imlay City a tials. She was backed by With the outcomes,
Chris Watson, Tyler Perria their performances. ty softball doubleheader 6-5 setback. Abigail Thibodeau and Imlay City now stands at
and Josh Schornak (one hit, Mitch Gill (two innings, versus host St. Clair last Orlowski (two singles Leah Dawson (two singles 0-3 overall.
Saturday.
one run and one RBI each),
Brady Czape (one hit and
two runs), Brendan Biggs
two strikeouts and no runs),
Watson (two innings, two
strikeouts, one hit and three
In the opener, St. Clair
made Imlay City absorb a
Almont drops a pair of games to St. Clair
(one hit), Corey Heike (one runs) and Czape (one inning 7-4 loss. ALMONT — The lasted three innings. Grace Johnson (two
run) and Jaylen Rodriguez and zero runs) were the Emily Orlowski col- Almont varsity softball Samantha Dyer (a sin- singles) and Olivia
(one RBI). pitchers Dryden used en lected a single and a double team dropped both ends of gle) had the lone Almont Malcolm (a single)
Rozanski (two innings, route to victory. to lead Imlay City. The a non-league doubleheader base hit. provided Almont’s base
Spartans also had Kayla with host St. Clair last In the second game, hits.

Athlete of the Week


Rossen (a triple) along with Wednesday. St. Clair picked up a Laken Campbell and
Kendall Whitsett, Natalie In the opener, St. Clair 12-1 victory over Almont. Hannah Feys added a run
Douglas and Isabella made Almont absorb a That battle went five and an RBI, respectively,
Barker (a single) reach the 16-0 loss. That contest innings. to Almont’s cause.

Youth Wrestling
Nine reach podium at MYWAY States
TRI-CITY AREA — That list included 2007, 105 pounds, sixth; 92 pounds, third; accounted
The Tri-City Area had Anthony D’Ambrosio, and Cierra Helzer, for them.
nine grapplers reach the 2004, 122 pounds, second; 2007-2006, 76 pounds, Capac added one
awards stand at the Dominic D’Ambrosio, seventh. medal-winning effort at
MYWAY State Wrestling 2005, 100 pounds, third; Almont claimed a pair the MYWAY State
Championships contested Julian Rojas, 2004, 138 of placewinning efforts. Wrestling Championships.
Capac sophomore Imlay City junior recently. pounds, fourth; Danny Dallas Stanton, 2004-2003, Sebastian Rojas, 112
Samantha King netted Kaylee Kaminski col- Imlay City had six Rojas, 2007, 100 pounds, 98 pounds, second; and pounds, 2011; supplied a
six goals for her soccer lected four goals in her competitors garner medals. sixth; Jacob Koralewski, Maria Stanton, 2006-2004, second.
team in a win Friday team’s win against
over Merritt Academy. Capac last week.
For her effort, King
shares our Girls’ Athlete
For her effort,
Kaminski shares our Sports Schedule
of the Week honor. Girls’ Athlete of the
Week honor. Baseball Marysville at Imlay City, Girls’ Soccer Yale at Capac, Holly Meadows,
Wednesday, April 10 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 3 p.m.
Be sure to pick up your t-shirt at the Tri-City Times office. New Lothrop at Dryden, Friday, April 12 Imlay City at Swartz Creek, Friday, April 12
4 p.m. Capac at Vassar, 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Marysville at Capac, Holly
Thursday, April 11 Monday, April 15 Thursday, April 11 Meadows, 3:30 p.m
CITIZENS Cros-Lex at Almont, 4 p.m. Caseville at Dryden, 4 p.m. Almont at North Branch, Sunday, April 14
FRANKENMUTH Capac at Madison Heights Cass City at Capac, 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Almont at PCS Classic,
PIONEER • CINCINNATI
TRAVELERS Madison, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 Imlay City at Yale, 4:30 p.m. Fox Hills, TBA
SELECTIVE Imlay City at Armada, 4 p.m. Memphis at Dryden, 4 p.m. Lakers at Dryden, 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 15
THE HARTFORD Friday, April 12 Imlay City at Almont, 4 p.m. Friday, April 12 Almont, Imlay City at BWAC
Capac at Vassar, 4 p.m. Dryden at Landmark Academy, Jamboree, Willow Tree, Melvin,
Writing For Many Major Monday, April 15 Boys and Girls’ track 4:30 p.m. 4 p.m.
Insurance Companies Caseville at Dryden, 4 p.m. Friday, April 12 Almont at Richmond, 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 16 Dryden, Imlay City at Shake Off Monday, April 15 Girls’ Tennis
• Life Insurance • Automobile • Homeowners • Builder’s Risk • Workers’ Comp Memphis at Dryden, 4 p.m. The Rust Invite, Davison, 1 p.m. Imlay City at Algonac, Thursday, April 11
• Farm Owners • Motorcycles • Mobile Homes • Fleet Auto • Bonds & RV Almont at Imlay City, 4 p.m. Capac at Brown City Invite, 4:30 p.m. Brandon at Almont, 4 p.m.
& Boat • Commercial • Travel Trailers • Special Events 4 p.m. USA at Capac, 5:30 p.m. Marysville at Imlay City,
Softball Tuesday, April 16 Dryden at Harbor Beach, 4 p.m.
Life is an Adventure. Protect it. Wednesday, April 10 Dryden hosts quad meet, 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13
649 N. Van Dyke 810-724-0199 • Text 810-395-5748 Capac at Dryden, 4 p.m. Capac hosts quad meet with Almont quad, 9 a.m.
Imlay City www.ventureinsgrp.com Thursday, April 11 Sandusky, Memphis and Marlette, Boys’ Golf Monday, April 15
Almont at Cros-Lex, 4:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 Almont at St. Clair, 4 p.m.
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Soccer

Imlay City soccer tops Capac in opener


By Kevin Kissane lead Imlay City. assists. tally was of the unassisted
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Jacqueline Perry (two) Gia Hart was the win- variety.
plus Melanie Bigger, Perla ning Imlay City goalkeep- Haydn Hurley handled
TRI-CITY AREA — Vargas, Mary Kaminski er. She made four saves. the goalkeeping responsi-
Imlay City handed visiting and Katelyn Judd (one Lizzy Parisot furnished bilities for Capac. She
Capac a 6-1 setback in a each) had Imlay City’s the lone Capac goal. Her was credited with 19 saves.
non-league girls’ soccer
matchup last Wednesday.
With the outcome,
Imlay City improves to
1-0. Capac slips to 0-1.
In Wednesday’s match-
up, Imlay City took a 2-1
edge at the half.
Imlay City then out-
scored Capac 4-0 the rest
of the way, finishing off a
6-1 win.
Kaylee Kaminski col-
lected four goals and Starr
Howland supplied two to
Photo by Kevin Kissane

Almont’s Brandi Kautz (L) chases down a pass


during her team’s match with Parkway
Christian.

Photo by Kevin Kissane


Almont soccer now
1-0-1 this season Capac’s Macaylah Malloy looks to stop the progress of Imlay City’s Kayla
Louwsma in a non-league soccer encounter last week.
By Kevin Kissane Almont now stands at 1-0-1
Tri-City Times Sports Editor overall.

ALMONT — Almont
and Parkway Christian
Alayna Panduren col-
lected the lone Almont goal
that day. It was assisted by
Capac’s Camden
Gaedcke and Imlay
City’s Amanda Bigger
King scores six in Capac triumph
wound up with a goal McKenna Castillo. battle for the ball dur- By Kevin Kissane Academy, 7-1, in a non- Samantha King led
apiece in a non-league Savannah Tormala ing last week’s non- Tri-City Times Sports Editor league girls’ soccer meet- Capac with a six-goal
girls’ soccer clash on went the distance in net for league soccer encoun- ing last Friday. effort. Erica Yeashevich
Tuesday, April 2. Almont. Tormala was ter. Imlay City won the CAPAC — Capac With the results, supplied the remaining
With the outcome, credited with 10 saves. game. rolled past host Merritt Capac evens their mark at Chief goal.
1-1 this season. Yeashevich also con-

Imlay City slips to 1-1 on the season In Friday’s meeting,


Capac used a 4-1
opening half advantage
tributed an assist to
Capac’s cause.
Haydn Hurley got the
IMLAY CITY — non-league girls’ soccer With the outcome, Kayla Louwsma and and a 3-0 second win in net for Capac. She
Imlay City returned from confrontation last Imlay City now stands at Katelyn Judd collected half edge to emerge victo- was credited with two
Lapeer with a 5-2 loss in a Thursday. 1-1 this season. Imlay City’s goals that day. rious. saves.

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Tennis Track
Imlay
City’s
Summer
Capac girls bring home fourth place
Stoldt By Kevin Kissane School is where the meet put, 27 feet 7 inches; and well. They were timed in
returns a Tri-City Times Sports Editor was contested. Lilly Rodriguez, 800-meter 1:00.41.
shot dur- CAPAC — The Capac When the final scores run, 2:46.77; led Capac Nealy, 100-meter dash,
ing a girls’ track team opened were announced, Brown with individual event sec- 15.4 seconds; and
match last their 2019 season with a City’s 100-point total set onds. Rodriguez, 1600 run,
week. fourth-place finish last the pace. They were fol- The Capac 400 relay 6:01.99; provided Capac
Thursday in a Greater lowed by Marlette (74 team of Juliana Closurdo, with thirds.
Thumb Conference East points), Sandusky (39) and Emily Vermeesch, Closurdo, 100-meter
quad meet. Capac (20). Madelaine Dietrich and dash, 15.74 seconds; added
Brown City High Abigail Aldrich, shot Aria Nealy took second as a fourth to Capac’s cause.

Photo by Kevin Kissane


Chiefs open season with quad win
By Kevin Kissane (51 points), Sandusky (48) vided Capac with individu- 12.08 seconds; furnished

Imlay ties Goodrich


Tri-City Times Sports Editor and Marlette (46). al event firsts. Capac’s seconds.
CAPAC — The Capac Hank Barker, pole vault The Capac 800 (Ethan Mason Kiss, high jump,
boys’ track team claimed a (10 feet) plus the 110 (17.2 Bastian, Ben Laskowski, height not available; Ellis,
first-place finish at a seconds) and 300-meter Tyler Ellis and Griffith) and 100 dash, 12.19 seconds;
By Kevin Kissane 3-6, 4-6 fourth flight set- Greater Thumb Conference (45.98 seconds) hurdles; 1600 (Aldrich, Barker, and Bastian, 200-meter
Tri-City Times Sports Editor back. East quad meet last Bryce Tank, discus, 106 Griffith and Ellis) relays dash, 26.89 seconds; gener-
As far as doubles play Thursday. feet 2 inches; Daniel also prevailed. They were ated Capac’s thirds.
IMLAY CITY — was concerned, Agnes Brown City High Griffith, 200 dash, 24.59 timed in 1:39.32 and Omar Navarro, 200
Imlay City tied visiting Krahn and Kendall School is where the action seconds; Charlie Aldrich, 3:49.24, respectively. dash, time not available;
Goodrich at four points Sommer supplied a unfolded. 400-meter dash (57.14 sec- Logan Swantek, pole Swantek, 800-meter run,
apiece in a non-league 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, victory at Capac’s winning output onds) and 800 run (2:23.21); vault (10 feet) and 1600- 2:32.61; and Rodriguez,
girls’ tennis encounter on first doubles; Megan was 92 points. They were and Ben Rodriguez, 3200- meter run (5:24.93); plus 1600 run, 5:46.06; added
Tuesday, April 2. Tietz and Sofia Villeda followed by Brown City meter run, 11:54.17; pro- Griffith, 100-meter dash, fourths to Capac’s cause.
It was the season-open- obtained a 6-2, 6-4 second
er for Imlay City. flight triumph; plus
In individual action, Angelica Vaughn and The Imlay City
Summer Stoldt fell by a Baylee Wetzel dropped a girls’ track
6-4, 5-7, 4-6 count at first 3-6, 6-4, 6-7 verdict at third team celebrates
singles; Mackenzie Allen doubles. their top finish
dropped a 6-4, 1-6, 6-7 sec- The other flight, fourth Friday at the
ond flight verdict; Joelle doubles, saw the Imlay Flint Kearsley
Jones claimed a 3-6, 6-3, City combination of Annika Relays.
6-2 win at third singles; Wimpari and Alexia Diaz
and Chloe Lowe incurred a prevail by default.

Imlay City 5-3 victors


IMLAY CITY — Ziegler fell 4-6, 2-6 at
Imlay City netted a 5-3 fourth singles; Agnes
road win against Bad Krahn and Kendall Sommer
Axe in a non-league girls’ posted a 6-1, 6-1 top flight
tennis battle last win; Megan Tietz and Sofia

Photo provided
Wednesday. Villeda notched a 6-1, 6-2
In individual action, victory at second doubles;
Summer Stoldt obtained a Angelica Vaughn and
6-0, 6-1 top flight victory;
Mackenzie Allen dropped a
Baylee Wetzel furnished a
6-3, 6-3 third flight win; Relays: Imlay City girls run away with track title
6-4, 5-7, 7-11 verdict at plus Angela Dervishi and from page 17 plish the feat. Katrina Kline) and distance Serra and Molly Kline)
second singles; Joelle Jones Alexia Diaz dropped a 2-6, The pole vault relay of medley (Heather Fitchett, generated fourths. Those
registered a 6-4, 4-6, 10-5 0-6 verdict at fourth dou- inches, 165 feet 6 inches,
53.64 seconds, 1:52.49, Brandi Brady and Autumn Brianna Burchi, Katrina lineups supplied respective
third flight triumph; Lotta bles. Kwierant paced Almont Kline and Emily Kwierant) performances of 23 feet
2:01.14, 4:20.8, 10:35.3

Spartans go 0-3 at Invite and 14:43.69 en route. with a first, thanks to a relays gave Almont thirds. 7 1/2 inches, 46 feet
Imlay City’s shot put combined clearance of 15 They registered respective 10 inches, 59.23 seconds
relay of Izzy Aune and feet. efforts of 8 feet 7 inches, and 5:33.1 along the
IMLAY CITY — The loss to Fenton; a 6-2 set- Rosillo wound up second, Almont’s discus relay 1:18.66, 12:04.4 and way.
Imlay City girls’ tennis back to Lapeer; and an 8-0 thanks to a performance of of Ashley Santo and 15:55.35 en route. The thrower’s 400
team went 0-3 at a quad loss to Davison. 52 feet. Molleigh Rinke took sec- Almont’s long jump relay of Jamie McKelvey,
hosted by Lapeer last Summer Stoldt led Imlay City’s pole vault ond, aided by a perfor- (Morgan Helfer and Cichewicz, Rinke and
Saturday. Imlay City that day. Stoldt relay, which included Mary mance of 154 feet 1 inch. McKinney), shot put Santo plus distance medley
Imlay City’s three- wound up 2-1 at first sin- Lengemann, ranked third The high jump (Claire (Ashley Santo and Ella relay of Katrina Kline,
match stint included a 6-2 gles. with a 7 feet clearance. Taylor and Autumn Cichewicz), 400 (Autumn Emily Kwierant, Fitchett
The thrower’s 400 Kwierant), shuttle hurdle Kwierant, Valarie Sullivan, and Burchi added fifths to
relay of Lisa Harmon, (Autumn Kwierant, Hailee Taylor and Brady) and Almont’s cause. They
Aune, Sierra Judd and McKinney, Brady and 1600 (Brianna Burchi, were timed in 1:11.64 and
Rosillo added a fourth to Taylor). 3200 (Heather Angela Serra, Alyssa 15:55.35, respectively.
Imlay City’s cause. It took Fitchett, Molly Kline,
them 1:11.18 to accom- Emily Kwierant and
Photo by Kevin Kissane

Almont’s Thomas Dyer passes the baton to


Caleb Weigand at the Flint Kearsley Relays.

First: Boys win Flint


Photo by Kevin Kissane

Kearsley track invite


Photo by Kevin Kissane

The high jump


from page 17
(Christian Hoblet and
respective performances of Lonnie Wolford), 400
34 feet 8 inches, 71 feet 2 meter thrower’s relay Almont’s Autumn Kwierant clears the pole
inches and 14:08.77 en (Kyle Rossen, Johnson, vault bar at the Flint Kearsley Relays.
route. Shirling and DeRocher)
The 400 (Jacob and 3200 (Land, Redd, Imlay City’s Layla Dalecke approaches the
Castillo, Lucas DeLaurier, Aune and Cuthberston) high jump bar at the Flint Kearsley Relays.
Rinke and Helfer) and relays contributed thirds.
sprint medley (Dyer, Those lineups generated Imlay City’s
Weigand, Smith and respective performances Mary
Schapman) relays added of 10 feet 3 inches, 57.41 Lengemann
fifths to Almont’s cause. seconds and 9:52.21 en nears the
They logged clockings of route. finish-line
50.56 seconds and 1:44.92 The 800 (James Ruolo, at Friday’s
en route. Raymond Liu, Breydon meet.
The discus relay (Ryan Andrez and Wolford),
Johnson and Cameron sprint medley (Jacek
Shirling) paced Imlay City Klebba, Ruolo, Wolford
with a first, thanks to a and Andrez) and 1600
performance of 243 feet 2 (Liu, Land, Wolford and
inches. Andrez) relays furnished
Imlay City’s shot put Imlay City’s fourths. They
(Austin DeRocher and logged respective clock-
Johnson) and distance ings of 1:39.91, 1:44.57
Photo by Kevin Kissane

medley (Holden Redd, and 3:56.79 along the way


Jager Land, Dean Aune The long jump relay of
Photo by Kevin Kissane

and Aiden Cuthbertson) Land and DeRocher round-


relays claimed seconds. ed out the list of Imlay
They managed efforts of City placewinners with
80 feet four inches and fifths. The lineup provided Almont’s Katrina Kline takes the baton from
13:27.88, respectively, a performance of 31 feet 6 Emily Kwierant at the Flint Kearsley Relays.
along the way. 1/2 inches en route.
Page 21-TRI-CITY TIMES-APRIL 10, 2019

Rural Lifestyles

All springtime burning requires caution, planning


TRI-CITY AREA — leaves from last year are danger in your area. Don’t tioning about careful back- local fire officials. We also Learn more about wild-
With warmer weather in the still very dry, and it only burn debris when condi- yard burning, residents also closely monitor weather fires and the DNR’s fire
forecast for southern takes one escaped spark to tions are dry or windy. may be hearing about DNR conditions, so that a pre- management program,
Michigan, many people start a wildfire.” •Clear away flammable prescribed burns in differ- scribed burn can be called including prescribed burns,
likely will be outside clean- So far this year, the material surrounding a fire, ent areas of the state. Most off at the last possible min- at Michigan.gov/
ing up their yards or maybe DNR already has responded so it won’t creep into dry recently, the DNR conduct- ute, if necessary.” FireManagement.
enjoying the first bonfire of to 23 wildfires that burned vegetation. ed prescribed burns in
the season. A word of cau- 180 acres. •Always have a shovel Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo,
tion from the Department of Burn permits are and water available when Monroe and St. Joseph
Natural Resources: Anyone
planning to burn leaves or
required when the ground is
not snow-covered.
burning. Be sure to douse
fires with plenty of water,
counties.
“It may seem confusing
Weather For the week of
other yard debris first
should check with local
Residents in southern
Michigan should contact
stir and add more water
until everything is wet.
to hear simultaneous mes-
sages about fire caution and
almanac April 2-8
officials to see if conditions their local fire department •Embers can re-ignite, prescribed burns, but Lapeer station Emmett station
are right for safe burning. or township office to see if so make sure they are out springtime also is an impor-
And although campfires burning is permitted in their completely. tant time of year in forest Minimum temp. Minimum temp.
still are permitted during area. Residents in the north- •Consider composting management,” Klingler 27.4 on Thursday, 4th 28.6 on Thursday, 4th
times of increased fire dan- ern Lower Peninsula and or mulching yard debris said.
ger, the DNR urges extreme Upper Peninsula can check rather than burning it. “Prescribed burns are Maximum temp. Maximum temp.
caution with all fires. for local burn permit status When fire danger is an effective tool in helping 69.7 on Monday, 8th 68.5 on Monday, 8th
“Though fires can hap- by visiting Michigan.gov/ extremely high, Michigan’s to control invasive species,
pen just about any time of BurnPermit or calling 866- governor may issue a “burn create critical wildlife Rainfall Rainfall
year, most wildfires in 922-2876. ban” restricting all outdoor habitat and regenerate for- .07 inches .02 inches
Michigan occur in April, In addition, the DNR burning, although this is ests.
May and June,” said DNR recommends people take rare. “We want the public to Growing Degree Days Growing Degree Days
fire supervisor Don the following steps to help What about prescribed know that prescribed burns
Klingler. prevent wildfires: burns? are carefully planned, step
for corn development: for corn development:
“The dead grass and •Pay attention to the fire While the DNR is cau- by step, in consultation with Current: 52 Current: 34
Forecast: 74 Forecast: 43
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March 1 and forecast through April 15.
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Mid-Thumb Trucking to rebuild in Capac Input sought


TRI-CITY AREA —
Has someone made a dif-
ference in your life?
By Maria Brown Heilig said he’s consider- “offer a little more room” Heilig praised the ters:
mbrown@pageone-inc.com ing putting up a 100x80 and be a safer location for Mussey Township fire- •the council approved a The Tri-City Times is
seeking your input in an
foot building at the former trucks entering and exiting. fighters and the other bid from Priehs Paving to effort to highlight local
CAPAC — The owner Fantastic Vent property on Council members said departments that assisted create an asphalt multipur- unsung heroes. To nomi-
of Mid-Thumb Trucking Downey Rd. (old M-21), they had no objections to on scene the day of the pose court at the Whistle nate an individual for rec-
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Jim Heilig attended the Mill Street. The business Council President John called to the business grant from the Community group and what they’ve
April 1 village council was destroyed in a Grzyb noted that Mid- around 11:20 p.m. on Feb. Foundation of St. Clair done that has left a lasting
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