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142nd Volume - Issue No. 18
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Vandals
caught
Ed Tech students take top spots

in SkillsUSA statewide competition
By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
ATTICA TWP. Six Lapeer County Ed Tech

studentsall from the Tri-City arearepresent the
best talent and skills in Michigan.
Almonts Matt Schuster, Drydens Michael
Antovski and Nick Pocius and Imlay Citys Christopher
Keller, Alek Belbeck and Tyler Schumacher took first
place in SkillsUSA state contest in March and will
move on to national competition in June in Louisville,
Kentucky.
In the coming weeks, these standout students, with
help from their instructors, will prepare to go
up against other top
performers from across
the country.
Bob Timmermans,
Robotics
and
Mechatronics instructor, has confidence his
students
Michael
Antovski and Nick
Pocius will be well
prepared for their time
on the national stage
when they compete in
Mechatronics as a twoperson team.
They are always Tyler
Schumacher
going over and above earned a gold medal in
expectations...they are Sheet Metal competivery self-motivated, tions.
he said.
At the state competition, Michael and Nick completed a written test and sailed through robot building
and troubleshooting tasks to earn a gold medal.
We expect nationals to be similar to states but
more in-depth. Well prepare by doing more troubleshooting, Nick said.
Michael added: Its a small robot but there are
10,000 things that could go wrong with it.
Talent page 14-A
Photo by Tom Wearing
Pure talent,
she caught a young girl

attempting to enter the
vacant building.
ALMONT Almont
While the investigation
police have identified at least
is ongoing, she has thus far
11 juveniles and one adult
interviewed 11 youths, ages
who have allegedly been
12-14, who have admitted
breaking windows, entering
entering the building. A
and causing destruction to
17-year-old has also been
the old elementary school at
identified.
401 Church Street.
This has been going on
Officer Laura Mohr
for six months or more, she
noted that such incidents
said. It seems to be happenhave been ongoing and
ing after school and on the
increasing in frequency since
weekends. The kids are
the school district moved its
breaking out the windows,
administration offices out of
going inside and causing
the building several months
destruction.
ago.
Mohr said that on two
She said four such incioccasions, the young perpedents occurred during a
trators set off functioning
recent seven-day period.
fire alarms, resulting in full
Mohr said the matter
response by Almont firecame to a head on Friday
afternoon, April 29, when
Vandals page 14-A
Vandals attempted to break through the doublepaned windows at the historic school building in
Almont. Police have identified the suspects.
Flow interrupted
Water main break closes schools, impacts Vlasic

By Tom Wearing
Tri-City Times Staff Writer
IMLAYCITY A water valve

break along Blacks Corners Rd. on
Thursday, April 28, forced the early
closure of Weston Elementary School
and the Imlay City Middle School.
The malfunction was located on the
east side of Blacks Corners Rd., on city
property adjacent to the Imlay City
High School parking lot.
Water delivery to the high school
and Borland Elementary were not
impacted by the water outage.
However, the Vlasic pickle plant on
Blacks Corners was without water for
some time, affecting the plants second
shift operations.
City Manager Tom Youatt said the
faulty valves location near a 16-inch
water main and underground natural
gas lines presented challenges for city
DPW crews who worked overtime to
alleviate the problem.
Youatt explained that Vlasics water
loss resulted from city workers being
forced to shut off a valve along
FourthStreet, which fed water to the
plant.
He described the source of the
problem as a broken T, resulting from
the deterioration of an early 1990s-vintage gasket and rotted bolts at a major

water connection.
That 16-inch main is critical to the
Flow page 14-A
Drydens Michael Antovski and Nick Pocius

will represent Michigan in the Mechatronics
contest at SkillsUSA Nationals.
By Tom Wearing
Water gushes into city sewers

during Thursdays main break.
Photo by Maria Brown
Break-ins at old school

a problem in Almont
A broken water valve along Blacks Corners Rd. forced closure of

Imlay Citys Weston and Middle Schools on Thursday. The resulting
water outage also affected second-shift production at the nearby
Vlasic pickle plant.
A cross cultural adventure

By Maria Brown
IMLAY CITY Four

foreign exchange students are
calling Imlay City home this
school year. Juliana Siqueria,
Tessa
Haasnoot, Nynne
Reitzel and Vanessa Weglage
say they are grateful for the
opportunity to learn more
about American culture and
better understand themselves.
Although theyve come from
different corners of the globe,
living abroad has proven to be

a universal experience.
Living in a small, rural
town is new for all of them.
Juliana, a native of Brazil, is a
member of Imlay Citys soccer team and studies in the
Digital Media Arts program
at the Lapeer County Ed Tech
Center.
I live in a big city so
everything seems so small
here, she said.
Tessa, who calls the
Netherlands home, said she
was in awe of the open space,

even between homes.
The houses here are so
far apart. At home we
wouldnt consider them as
being neighbors, she said
with a smile.
Nynne, who is a resident
of Denmark, said the reliance
on personal vehicles stands
out. At home, the use of bicycles and public transportation
is the norm.
Tessa Haasnoot, Juliana Siqueria, Nynne Reitzel and Vanessa Weglage have
called Imlay City home for close to year and say the experience has taught
Adventure page 14-A them much more than they expected.
Hearts full of song
Unique green
The Lapeer County Community

Choir to perform in concert,
...see page 3-A
Almont Girl Scouts embark

on unique recycling project,
...see page 18-A
Exchange students from four countries make Imlay City home
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Rotary Retirees Luncheon on tap

IMLAY CITY Calling all retirees! The Imlay City
Rotary Club wants to treat you to lunch. The club is hosting its annual Retiree Luncheon on Tuesday, May 10 from
noon-1 p.m. at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, 200 N. Cedar
Street (M-53). There is no charge to attend. To reserve a
spot call Rotarian John Lengemanns law office at 810724-2565.
Cinco De Mayo Mexican Food Sale

Friday, May 6th and
Saturday, May 7th
from 11am to 7pm
Join us for puff tacos, tamales,

soft and hard tacos.
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Area students earn

top spots in contest
Candice Miller displays winning art
TRI-CITY AREA
Two local artists bested more
than 240 entries to earn
awards in the Artistic
Discovery Art Competition,
sponsored
by
U.S.
Representative
Candice
Millers office.
In
Traditional
Art
Mediums, Capac High
Schools Baleria Molina took
third place for her pencil
drawing, Lucky #10.
In Photography and
Digital Mediums, Almont

High Schools Olivia Warden
earned an honorable mention
for her entry, Perfect
Landing.
First, I want to congratulate all of this years competition winners. With more than
240 pieces of amazing artwork, this years submissions
are a testament to the talent
and artistic ability of these
bright young artists, Miller
said of the entries that came
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Milnes hosts Cinco de Mayo fest

IMLAYCITY Local residents are invited to
Milnes Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram on Saturday, May 7 to
celebrate Cinco de Mayo and take a test drive of a brand
new car.
Co-sponsored by the Chrysler dealership and Hispanic
Service Center of Imlay City, the family event will run
from noon through 3 p.m.
Entertainment will be provided by the Folk Lorico
band, along with Mexican dancers, vendors, crafts, games
and pinatas for the youngsters in attendance.
The winner of a Best Hot Sauce competition will be
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Police and fire briefs . . .

Editors note: The following is a compilation of activity and reports from area
police and fire departments.
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ATTICA TWP. A
motorist made contact with
Central Dispatch on April 29
to report that a white-tailed
deer was found stuck in a
fence on N. Five Lakes Road
and struggling to get free
Deputies were en route to the
scene when the caller relayed
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responded to an Imlay City
Road residence on April 29 to
take a larceny report.
A women reported that a
quantity of prescription medication was missing from her
residence and her doctor recommended that she file a
police report.
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Maestro Garth Starr to step down
at end of Spring concert season
By Catherine Minolli
he says. It is a very sweet

group and I am honored to
be a part of it.
TRI-CITY AREA
The sense of belonging,
Connecting with someone on of camaraderie and family,
a spiritual level is often a
are among the standout
rare gift, but for Garth Starr, moments Starr will carry
its not rareand its not
with him. He says there is
just with someone, its with no better feeling a choir conmany.
ductor can
Starr has had some of
attain than
those stunning moments as
the one that
Maestro Starr, the director
comes with
of the Lapeer County
deep connecConcert Choir (LCCC).
tion while
Hell step down later this
leading a
month after a six year stint
performance.
at the helm of the communi There have
ty choir that was founded in
been
Garth
Imlay City in 1968.
moments
Starr
Starr, a 1995 graduate of
when weve
Lapeer East High School, is
been on
a vocal music teacher in
stagethis just happened at
Davison. He earned a bache- the Festival of Choirs in
lors degree in music educa- Marchand they were singtion from University of
ing I see the heavens glory
Michigan-Flint, and a masshine, and at that moment in
ters degree in choral conthe piece we connected, me
ducting from Michigan
as the director and the whole
State.
choir and you all feel like
Family obligations and
you are floating right there,
commitments to work and
Starr says. There are goose
his church choir have neces- bumps and tears coming to
sitated his decision to step
the eyes. It is the most beaudown, a move he hopes is
tiful musical moment, one
temporary.
that you will always remem This isnt a farewell to ber.
my choir family, I hope to
Starr says it was so movwork with them again in the ing, that some choir memfuture and the music we
bers had to avert eye contact
made together will always
be in my mind and heart,
Director page 7-A
Photo courtesy William Schnute
Tri-City Times Editor
Under the direction of Maestro Garth Starr, members of the Lapeer County Concert Choir perform in
concert last spring.
With a song in their hearts

Lapeer County Concert Choir to celebrate the season with song
Its all in the family for members of the Lapeer County Concert Choir as they
enjoy a summer picnic together last year.
p.m. on Sun., May 15 at
Trinity United Methodist
Church in Lapeer.
Titled With a Song In
My Heart, the concert will
feature the music of Richard
Rodgers.
Members are enthusiastic
about the upcoming performance, as they enjoy the
camaraderie and experience
involved in their weekly
rehearsals.
I love being a part of a
collaborative effort
that makes
beautiful
music, says
member
Chris
Shaw.

Beautiful
music is what
draws members Jo
Ann Morris and Dolores

Jane Ruscoe.
We are all open to
learning a variety of types of
music, Jo Ann says.
And its always a fun
learning experience, Jane
adds.
Dolores Jans says participating in the choir is better
than taking voice lessons;
and for member Bernita
Fuller, being part of the
group helps keep her faculties intact.
Its great fun to make
music together, Bernita
says, and a great way to
keep your mind sharp.
The group dynamic is
what draws members Sue
Rich and Sarah Gardiner.
Singing in LCCC is
great fun and its a joy to
make music as a group, Sue
says.
For Sarah, the experience
is a lot like dancing.
Everyone moves together to create lovely music,
she says. What a joy!
For members Betty
Smith and Sam
Ziegenmeyer, being a
part of the choir has
become an integral part of
their lives.
In todays fast paced
business world, stopping to
join a group to create joy is
rejuvenating, Sam says.
Ditto for Betty, who has

been a member for 35 years.
Its an important part of
my life and I love it, she
says.
The LCCC will sing in
the season at 7 p.m. on Fri.,
May 13 at North Branch
Wesleyan Church, 3164
North Branch Rd., North
Branch; and at 4 p.m. at
Trinity United Methodist
Church, 1310 Main St.,
Lapeer.
Tickets are $10 for
adults, $5 for students.
Tickets are available through
choir members, at the venue,
online at www.lapeercountyconcertchoir.com or at the
door. Doors open a half hour
before performances.
Photo provided
TRI-CITY AREA
Theyre your friends, neighbors, colleagues and acquaintances.
Theyre cheerful, spirited, emotional, and entertaining.
Most of all, theyre connected.
Who are they? The men
and women of the Lapeer
County Concert Choir
(LCCC)a dedicated group
of local individuals who
share a joy and passion for
singing.
With roots in Imlay City,
the LCCC was formed in
1968 when a group of church
choirs, with the blessings of
their ministers, backed by
ministers from local churches, joined together and
approached local choir director Jerry Pakkala about taking the helm of a new choir.
Pakkala, a Dryden resident, was working as choir
director for Imlay City
Schools.
With enthusiasm,
Pakkala helped launch was
was known as the Imlay City
Community Choir. The first
concert, a holiday event, was
a mix of Christmas anthems.
The beloved director went
on to lead the
choirwith a
brief
intermissionfor
30 years.
In 1997,
the choirs
name was officially changed
to the Lapeer
County Concert
Choir.
LCCC is currently directed by Garth
Starr, who will wrap up
his career as director at
the end of this season.
Starr and his crew are
currently prepping for their
spring concerts, which will
take place Fri., May 13 at 7
p.m. at North Branch
Wesleyan Church, and at 4
Photo courtesy William Schnute
Maestro Garth Starr directing rehearsal of the

Lapeer County Community Choir.
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By Tom Wearing
ALMONT The Village

and Almont Community Park
will soon reap the benefits of
a Recreation Passport Grant
approved some time ago by
the Michigan Dept. of Natural
Resources.
On Friday, April 29, the
Village of Almont signed an
agreement with Mid-Thumb
Contracting Group to complete much-needed renovations to the pavilion in Almont
Community Park.
Village Manager Sarah
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project is being financed in
large part by a $44,800 grant
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roof, siding, lighting, landscaping and recycling bins.
A key goal of the renovations is to improve accessibility to the pavilion, she said.
This will be done by paving
handicapped parking spaces,
constructing a pathway from
those spaces to the pavilion,
and installing wheelchair
accessible picnic tables.
Moyer-Cale noted that the
Almont Park Board will not
take reservations for the pavilion during the month of May
to allow for the renovations
and to ensure the safety of
park users.
We anticipate construction will take 3-4 weeks and
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annual Music in the Park
concert series, said MoyerCale. We are grateful to the

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A DNR Recreation Passport Grant will help cover repairs and upgrades to the
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management, use and enjoyment of the states natural and
cultural resources by providing funding assistance for

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Thursday through Saturday,
May 7, with dozens of residents and business owners
hosting sales.
The
communitywide
garage sale is again being
sponsored by the Imlay City
Rotary Club, in collaboration
with Lapeer County Bank &
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Mayor Walt Bargen anticipates
another good turnout of bargain seekers visiting the community in search of deals on
antiques, childrens and adult
clothing, toys, furniture, collectables and household items.
Those who paid a $5 registration fee will have their individual sales appear on this
years Garage Sale Mania
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The will be distributed
throughout the community
before and during the event.
toward advertising and related
expenses.
This is a popular springtime event for our community, says Bargen. Were looking forward to another suc-
cessful event.
Bargen is hoping that
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event.
The weather is always a
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Annie to take stage

in Almont May 13-15
Drama club prepping to perform popular musical
The popular musical will
be Miles first venture into
play directing, although he
had been active during
Pinsoneaults tenure as a set
designer and builder.
Iknow a lot of these
kids. Ive been behind the
scenes and at all the shows for
several years, saysMiles. It
seemed there was no one else
interested, so I decided to
give it a whirl.
Miles pointed out there
has been continued interest
and commitment among theater students from all three of
the districts schools; making
it imperative that the program
continue.
These kids are dedicated
to this program want it to continue, says Miles. This program is very important to a lot
of kids, particularly those
who do not participate in
sports or other activities. Its
also important to the parents
and really to the whole com-
ALMONT A void was

created at the end of the last
school year when longtime
teacher and drama club director Lynda Pinsoneault retired
from Almont Schools.
With no one particularly
eager to assume Pinsoneaults
former drama club duties,
Almont School Board member John Miles agreed to step
in.
Miles, a Lake Orion
teacher with children in the
Almont school district, will
oversee the drama clubs three
presentations of Annie on
May 13-15 in the Almont
High School auditorium.

Annie showtimes
Showtimes for Annie
are Friday, May 13 and
Saturday, May 14 at 7 p.m. A
matinee performance takes
place Sunday, May 15 at 2
p.m. Tickets are $7 for students and $10 for adults.
munity.
Miles believes participation in the theater group provides students with an opportunity to have fun while building self-confidence and personal esteem.
Its not easy for these
young kids to go up on stage,
remember their lines and then
to sing and dance in front of a
a large audience, says Miles.
Miles admits to some
challenges related to the
rehearsal schedule, because
so many of the students have
other obligations and typically participate in other activities, both in and out of school.
In a small school like
ours, kids have a lot of things
going on, says Miles. It can
be a challenge for them and
their parents to have to juggle
schedules to make rehearsals.
But Im counting on them to
be ready to go on May 13.
Miles credits the hard
work of the cast and the sup-

Photo by Mary Corbin
By Tom Wearing
The cast and crew of Annie pose for photo after rehearsal. The Almont
Drama Club will present the popular musical next weekend.
port of parents and other volunteers, whose contributions
are integral to the success of
the program.
Ive had a lot of help
from a lot of people, Miles
says. Its really a community
project. My role is limited to
overseeing things,
Among those providing
assistance to Miles are: assistant Karen Neilsen and student
directors:
Dylan
Carleton, Emily Pewinski and
Alison Hoffman.
Cast members include:
Gracie Corbin as (Annie);
Lauren Webster (Molly);
Lauren Dempz (Pepper);
Jayme
Heim
(Duffy);
McKenzie Wroebel (July);
Ashleigh Viaene (Tessie);
Olivia Hovis (Kate); Emily
Pewinski (Miss Hannigan);
Donald White (Bundles);
Josh Boyd (Morganthou);
Austin Lince (Lt. Ward); Jack
the Dog (Sandy); Meghan
Savel (No. 1 woman); Jakob
Nielsen (Eddie); Paige Walton
(Sophie); Alison Hoffman
(Grace); Madison Miles (Mrs.
Greer); Hannah Miles (Mrs.
Pugh); Hannah Spies (Ceille);
Dylan Carleton (Warbucks);
Alec Giles (FDR & Fred
McCracken); and Jack
DeMara (dog catcher).
Interviews slated for Thursday

deputy controller and finance
director; Dave Struck, Metro
Planning Commission executive director and Michael
McMillan, probate and family courts administrator.
Whoever is chosen will succeed Bill Kauffman who
plans to retire as administrator effective June 1.
Were very happy to get
three very qualified candidates, McConnell said.
Its always nice to bring
in someone that has knowledge of whats going on. I
feel we can take any of these
three and do very well.
By Maria Brown
ST. CLAIR COUNTY

Commissioners are due to
interview three internal candidates for the countys
administrator job tomorrow.
Its likely that the sevenmember board will make a
selection at the conclusion of
their special meeting which
begins at noon.
District
One
Commissioner
Greg
McConnell confirmed that
theyll hear from Karry
Hepting, the countys current
He said the commission

anticipated getting more
applicants when they opened
up the position to current
county employees and
planned to narrow the field
down to between three and
five but the need for that
extra step was eliminated.
McConnell, who represents the Capac area in
District One, said the commission has opted to proceed
on a trial basis with whoever
is selected.
All the candidates will
be able to go back to their
previous positions if they
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If a decision is reached
on Thursday, the new administrator will have a few weeks
to work with Kauffman
before he leaves. Still,
McConnell said, even in
retirement hell be accessible.
Bills not disappearing
on us. Hes a phone call away
to help when its needed, he
said.
The meeting agenda calls
for interviews to commence
at 12:30, 2:00 and 3:30 p.m.
with commissioners starting
their deliberation at 5:00 p.m.
IMLAYCITY Local residents wanting to raise

awareness of an ongoing heroin and opiate epidemic in
Lapeer County are taking action.
On Saturday, May 28, the Heroin & Opiate Prevention
and Education (HOPE) organization will host a Color
Run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Weston Elementary soccer
fields.
Check-in time is 9 a.m. and all participants will
receive a event t-shirt, bag of color and vow bracelet.
Registration is $30 per participant, with all funds
going to the cause. The registration deadline is Tuesday,
May 10.
For questions or information, call Jessica at 810-6271087, Maria at 810-683-4011, or Ruth at 810-356-8032.
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Tim Woelkers urges parents,
grandparents and community
members to support the students by attending one or all
of the upcoming presentations
of Annie.
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Mr. (John) Miles has stepped
up to lead our play this year,
says Woelkers. Mr. Miles,
along with the student directors, are working very hard as
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a Reality Check presentation designed for veterans of

all eras looking for work.
This is an eye-opener
workshop for disabled veterans of all ages who are in
the job market, says
Edward L. Ronders, Director
of the Lapeer County
Veterans Affairs.
First, the VocRehab
program is one of VAs bestkept secrets, Ronders says.
Secondly, Mike (Poyma) is
a veteran himself who went
through the job seeking process. He gets it when it
comes to veterans seeking
employment and/or training.
Reality Check not only
pinpoints obstacles veterans
face when in the job market,
it also arms them with a
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practical advice and resources for maximizing job
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Ronders said Poyma will
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helps
disabled
Veterans become employable through vocational and
education
training.
Vocational Rehab also
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Paul Hitch, a counselor
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about opportunities through
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The workshop features a
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New supers contract inked

Dr. Stu Cameron set to take helm in Imlay Oct. 1
By Maria Brown
BSF website photo
IMLAY CITY The

school district has reached a
contract agreement with their
future superintendent.
Board President Sharon
Muir reports that on October
1, Dr. Stu Camerons rolling
three-year contract will
become effective. In keeping
with tradition, the district has
the option of adding a one
BSFBible Study Fellowshipaims to help people of all ages, races and culyear extension after the supertures have a better understanding of the Bible. A womens group will meet in intendents job evaluation is
Imlay City on May 11.
completed each February.
Members approved the pact
at their April 25 meeting.
Cameron, who will succeed the retiring Dr. Gary
Richards this fall, will receive
an annual salary of $122,277
for the 2016-17 school year,
plus benefits. Cameron curGod in other ministries, the Revelation, something that rently serves as the districts
Super says shes found intim- executive director of curricuwebsite says.
Whether the goal is to idating in the past.
lum and instruction.
IMLAY CITY Women
become a church leader or to I thought maybe its just For the district, this is a
interested in taking their Bible
simply enrich and deepen not a book for me, there is a huge win. Not only do we get
studies to a new level have an
lot of symbolism and maybe
opportunity to learn how next understanding of the Bible, theres a bit of fear associated to keep a fantastic employee
Imlay
City
resident
Lisa
in Dr. Cameron but now he
Wednesday.
with it, she says. But with
From 9:15-10 a.m. on Super says having the oppor- the pure love and grace of
May 11, the Christian tunity to study with BSF right God, BSF does it in a very
Reformed Church will host here in the community is a Biblical way, line by line,
an introductory class from gift.
spending enough time to
BSFan acronym for Bible What they do is study a understand and gain insight
Study Fellowship. The satel- book from the bible from that is amazing.
lite study group is for women September to May, so it is a The BSF process involves
only; a mens group may be weekly Bible study, she a 45 minute class led by a
says. For a long time I began
launched at a later time.
By Tom Wearing
teacher, who provides detailed
BSF is an international, to pray that there was a way notes along with a homework
in-depth Bible study with to bring it to Lapeer County, assignment.
more than 1,000 classes in 39 and one of their satellite Christians from all IMLAYCITY The
countries where people of all groups in Shelby Township denominations are invited to much-anticipated Imlay City
Farmers Market reopens on
ages, races and cultures par- agreed, she says.
Super says she has been attend. There is no charge for Thursday, May 5, from 1-6
ticipate.
the classes, but donations are p.m.
Founded more than 50 involved in Bible studies for welcome.
years ago, according to the 25 years, and the chance to One of the things I love Downtown Development
BSF website, hundreds of work with BSF is exciting about BSF is there is not just Director Dana Walker says
the 2016 market will feature
thousands of men, women and inspiring.
one church represented in the
and children have participat- Bible study in my life study, Super says. They some new vendors, including:
Ks Kreation Teaslocally
has been the greatest blessing,
ed in the classes.
offer varying viewpoints in
Many have gone on to and this is a chance to go some areas to help inform grown herbal teas; Doug the
Chipmanhomemade potato
assume leadership positions deeper, she says.
you, as there are so many chips; and Memphis-based
in their churches and to serve This years study is mysteries in the bible.
Sage Creek Winery.
Super says shes grateful Returning vendors are
to the Christian Reformed expected
to
include:
Church and Pastor Dave Evergreen
Antiques,
Spoelma for welcoming BSF Campbells Local Harvest,
ALMONT Local historian Jim Wade will be the
with open arms.
Eds Apiary, Bonnies Royal
guest speaker at next Thursdays (May 12) Wake-up
Doors just keep being Oils, Our Daily Bread, Ken
Almont breakfast meeting.
opened for this to come to Penzien
Farms
and
Sponsored by the Almont Chamber of Commerce, the
Imlay City, and if women Greenhouse and Kathy Stine.
networking breakfast runs from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the
want to come and find out Walker says the downAlmont Lions Club, located at 222 Water Street.
more, we welcome them.
town market will again par Wade, who is the Almont Historical Societys newly For more information on ticipate in food assistance
elected president, is encouraging new membership and
BSF visit the website www. programs that include: EBT,
participation in the organization.
bsfinternational.org.
Double UP Food Bucks, WIC
Attendees will have a chance to win door prizes and
The May 11th introduc- and Senior Fresh and the
network with other business owners and community leadtory class will offer an over- acceptance of DEBIT cards.
ers. A light breakfast will be provided by Marias.
view of the program. Regular Double Up Food Bucks will
For more information, contact any Chamber Board
study classes will begin in become available on opening
member or visit www.almontcc@gmail.com.
September.
day.

Events for the kids
Children 12 and under are
welcome to sign up for the
monthly Little Sprouts program to receive one free
their participation in activities Lapeer. The spring concert is Farmers Market item (fruit,
from page 3-A
has increased, and he wants to called With a Song In My
for a moment, something
vegetable, baked goods and
make sure hes there through- Heart, and features the
that isnt normally done.
more.)
music of Richard Rodgers.
Weve been together six out all the stages.
The 2016 Market will
For the sake of the
Tickets are $10 for
years, and you develop a
also feature special Crafter
choir and my family, I felt it adults, $5 for students and
method of non-verbal comand Artisan days on the
best to step down so the
are available through choir
munication, communicating
third Thursday of the month.
group can continue to grow,
members, online at www.
with physical gestures,
Special rates will be
and so that I can spend more lapeercountyconcertchoir.
Starr says. The way you
offered to crafters and artitime with my family, he
com and at the door.
stand, the way you move
sans, says Walker. We want
New members are
your hands, they all reach to says.
to showcase handmade items
Starr will direct the last
always welcome to join
that and respond together to
concerts of the LCCC season LCCC. Rehearsals take place and original artwork, to
that, he says. It is a
on Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m.
every Monday evening from include photographs, paintmoment where we are all in
at
North
Branch
Wesleyan
September through May. For ings and the like.
the same sphere of togetherChurch
and
at
4
p.m.
on
more information visit www. Walker says the market is
ness, one heightened
always looking for fruit and
Sunday,
May
15
at
Trinity
lapeercountyconcertchoir.
moment that if you are outvegetable growers, crafters,
United Methodist Church in
com.
side of the choir world, you
dont understand it.
Other special moments
Starr has experienced during
his tenure as director include
welcoming new voices to
group, and getting to know
all the memberswho have
created a sense of family
over the years.
What really stands out
So stop by for a large selection of...
is the camaraderie of the
group, he says. Twice a
Hanging Baskets Colorful Annuals & Perennials
year we do a Saturday retreat
where we get together all
Porch Pots Rose Bushes Home & Yard Decor
day and sing, do activities
and enjoy fellowship togeth Flowering Trees & Shrubs
er. We get to know each
other and its so wonderful
FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY - MAY 6th, 7th & 8th
to see the camaraderie outside of the singing world.
Our entire collection of
Starr says hell miss that
friendship, but his own
Beautiful Knockout Roses
changing family needs
require that he make changes
himself. He and his wife
Jenny have three daughters
ranging in age from high
school to elementary school.
OPEN DAILY! Mon.-Sat. 8am-8pm; Sunday 9am-6pm
Starr says as they grow older,
Diving deeper into Bible

BSF study group hosts meeting in Imlay City May 11
can
work
with
Dr.
Richards
from May to
October to
get fully on
board, Muir
said.
Muir notes
Dr. Stu
Cameron that in administrator contracts the district typically
offers a $3,500 stipend for
college coursework. In the
case of Cameron who just
completed his doctorate, the
district will pay $3,500 directly to the serving entity for his
student loan expenses for the
coursework he just completed
through Michigan State
University. Muir notes this is
a cost savings for Imlay City
Schools since they wont
have to pay taxes or retirement fees on that money.
At a board workshop later
this month, members will discuss how they want to fill Dr.
Camerons current position
once he moves into the superintendents office.
In other school board

business:
Cameron introduced the
districts new literacy coach
Kristal White at the April 25
meeting. She will primarily
work with Kindergarten
through second grade teachers at Weston Elementary
members gave their
approval for students to attend
a variety of sporting camps
and take part in trips this
summer and granted members of the Spartronics robotics teams permission to travel
to the World Championships
last week in St. Louis,
Missouri.
they adopted a resolution
from the Michigan High
School Athletic Association
(MHSAA) that prohibits the
operation of unmanned aerial
vehicles, such as drones, during sporting events. Richards
said the district has not
had any issues with drones
in the past but adopted the
resolution at the recommendation of the MHSAA member.
Farmers Market opens Thursday

Market will feature new vendors
and many activities for children
antique and art dealers and

more.
Seasonal vendor rates are
$90 and payment plans are
available. The daily rate is
just $10 and reduced to $5 per
day after having paid $100.
Various special events
will take place during the season to boost attendance and
appeal to the varied interests
of attendees.
Library, Goodwill back

The Imlay City Farmers
Market is continuing its relationships with the Ruth
Hughes Memorial Library
and Goodwill Industries to
provide childrens activities
throughout the market season.
Visit the website at: www.
icdda.com
or
contact
DDADirector Dana Walker
at the Imlay City Hall at 810724-2135 for more information.
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Letters to the Editor
Duggan Manufacturing has roots in dairy barn/welding shop

Westich regularly found himself in that barn, which was
then a welding shop, watching
in amazement as Fred Duggan
created and repaired parts for
local businesses and implements for local farmers.
Rodney was fascinated by the
skills his grandfather possessed.
After graduating from
Dryden High School in the
1980s, Rodney put the welding skills and other knowledge that Fred Duggan had
imparted to him to work. After
years of employment with a
company that seemed to have
no real appreciation for the
skills and the knowledge that
he possessed, Rodney moved
on.
In late August of 2000,
Our Opinion
You wont find us on
Coursers circus train
o doubt the local political scene will be

very interesting in the days leading up
to the August primary. With last-minute
notice from Lapeer County Sheriff Ron
Kalanquin that hed seek yet another term in
office, and Todd Coursers grand announcement that after much prayer and consideration hes going after the Lapeer County
Prosecutors seat, these unexpected twists definitely are creating a buzz throughout the county.
Weve known the Sheriff for a long time,
and have had an opportunity to sit down with
one of his challengers so far. All of the candidates have a passion for police work and a
drive to protect the communities in which they
live, and well convey their messages and
accomplishments in detail as the campaign season progresses.
Ditto for Lapeer CountyProsecutor Tim
Turkelson, who weve also worked with for a
number of years. Republican challenger
Michael Sharkey is no stranger to our office as
well, nor is the lone Democrat Phil Fulks.
Again, our readers will find full profiles, philosophies and individual approaches for these
three. We cannot say the same with regard to
Todd Courser. From the moment he took office
to the incident that sealed his doom, Courser
has dodged, maligned and ignored local media,
not to mention expressed his disdain for the
herd that he was narrowly elected to represent. While we will report on pertinent occurrences in the multiple court cases involving
defendant Courser, we are not going to ride his
circus train toward the spotlight, however he
tries to finagle it. He already made his manipulation tacticshowever ineffectivewidely
known, and we expect no changes, and therefore no new news, there.
Celebrate with Mom

on Mothers Day
or most of us lucky ones, they are

teachers, nurses, cheerleaders, chefs,
economists, friends, taskmasters and
coaches all rolled into one. From your first
step to your walk down the aisle and everything in between, moms guide us through life
from beginning to end. Their lessons shape
us; their love showers us and their legacies
live on through the generations.
This Sunday, many of us have a chance to
honor their unconditional love and support,
and to treat our moms like the queens they
are. One day to give back a little bit of the
amazing gifts theyve given 24/7, 365 days a
year. Whether your mom is near or far, dont
miss the opportunity to pay a visit or pick up
the phone to share some time, some laughs,
and maybe even some tears. As immortal and
invincible as they seem, moms just like the
rest of usarent around forever. If youre
fortunate enough to have an opportunity to
celebrate with your mom, do so and you will
make her day. If not, celebrate the memories
and the love of the wonder woman who
helped shape your life.
Rodney, along with close

friend Anthony Pinho, secured
financial support from one of
Rodneys sisters and mutual
friend Scott Parsons, which
afforded newly formed
Duggan Manufacturing the
ability to purchase a few used
machines and begin operating
an automotive specialty sheet
metal prototype and limited
production manufacturing
company out of Fred and
Edna's former dairy barn/
welding shop on Van Dyke in
Almont.
By October of 2001,
Duggan Manufacturing had
out grown that facility and,
because of a lack of adequate

available industrial space in
Almont, moved its operations
to Shelby Township.
During
the
Great
Recession while General
Motors and Chrysler were
navigating through bankruptcy, Duggan Manufacturing
expanded its operations into
the military and aeronautical
industries. While many of its
competitors were forced to lay
off employees or cease operations all together, Duggan
Manufacturing grew to over
270 employees.
Today,
Duggan
Manufacturing services cli-
ents from around the world

from two industrial buildings
of over 102,000 square feet
located within a nine acre
campus, which it owns near
the intersection of Ryan and
22 Mile Roads.
With all the success that
Duggan
Manufacturing
worked hard to obtain, Rodney
will quickly tell anyone who
asks that the time that he most
cherishes is the fourteen
month period when the company was located in Almont.
While Fred had passed away
before Duggan Manufacturing
began operations, Rodney
was able to visit with his
grandmother every day while

the company was located in
Almont.
Edna Duggan lived well
into her 90s. After her passing, the Almont homestead
was sold and shortly thereafter fell into disrepair. While
the Fred and Edna Duggans
home and dairy barn/welding
shop were recently demolished, the memories of those
buildings and more importantly the people that occupied
them will live on for a long,
long time.
Sincerely,
Eric Flinn
Almont Township
The Almont Downtown

Development Authority wishes to extend our deepest
appreciation to the Youth on
Main
Street
(YOMS)
Volunteers for organizing
their third Spring Clean-Up
Day downtown. This dedicated group of local youth has
embraced the concept of civic
engagement and youth volunteerism to make a difference
in their community.
We would also like to
acknowledge the generous
sponsorship by Vinckiers
Foods/Ace Hardware for providing the cleaning supplies
and equipment necessary to
conduct this event.

We would also like to
thank the Almont Car Wash
for allowing the students to
utilize their facility for the
cleaning of our downtown
banners.
CSB Bank, Charlie
Browns, Buccillis Cakes and
Pizza, and Kommunity
Kracker Barrel most generously provided a wonderful
lunch and snacks to feed our
hungry volunteers.
It is through collaborative
partnerships such as these
that make Downtown Almont
a great place to be.
Our event this year saw
our participation double to

over 62 volunteers. As this
event continues to grow, the
impact we have on projects
will be enormous. Volunteers
included students from the
high school, middle school,
Boy Scouts, Almont Band,
Orchard Community Church,
area businesses and civic
minded adults. Significant
improvements were visible
and projects included everything from cleaning and
scrubbing our seasonal banners to window cleaning,
landscaping, painting the
community park bandstand,
sweeping, and trash pick-up
among other projects.

Numerous passers by
commented on the wonderful
work as well as how nice it
was to see such great youth
involvement in the community.
The Youth on Main Street
program has completed their
third year and depends on the
generosity of community
sponsors as well as support
by the DDA for funding their
efforts. They are the faces of
future Almont.
Nancy Boxey, Director
Almont Downtown
Development Authority
Almont
Spring Clean-Up participation doubles
Wedding Expo thanks

American Legion Post 16
hosted their Spring Wedding
Tasting Expo on Sunday,
April 24.
We had a great turnout
with over 60 brides in attendance. What an amazing day!
Thank you to all the brides
and grooms and their family
and friends who attended this
years event. It was such a
pleasure to have you here!
At the Wedding Tasting
Expo guests had a chance to
sample menu selections, meet
with wedding vendors, watch
DJ performances and tour our
facility and see the latest
wedding design trends. The
Wedding Expo featured local
caters, entertainment, cake
sampling, photographers, as
well as a variety of linen
combinations and centerpieces so couples had an opportunity to see different displays.
The menu featured our
local favorite vendors including caters: Scotties Catering,

A.C.E Catering and Blackwell
Catering; cakes specialists:
Cakes by Kelly, Tasty Layers,
and Slice of Heaven; entertainment: Skyline Sounds,
Andersen Productions and
Michigan Event Services
who provided our DJ services. Also, thanks to Willoughby
Photography who will be
working hard on editing this
years expo video and photos
which we will share when
they are available. A special
thanks to Hays Studio for
providing great materials and
signage.
Foremost a special thank
you to each and every one of
our vendors who are what
makes this the best wedding
expo around. This expo is a
group effort and we could not
Legion page 12-A
Photo provided
Almont
Community
Historical Society President
James R. Wade, Sr.s letter
that was published in the April
27th edition of the Tri-City
Times at Page 8-A, entitled:
Ebling Dairy Stories/Photos
Wanted, provided an interesting summary of the history
of Fred and Edna Duggans
Almont homestead during the
20th Century. However, during the first two years of the
21st Century that block, metal
roofed, former dairy barn/
welding shop was the incubator for what has become one
of the most respected specialty sheet metal prototype and
limited production manufacturing companies in the United
States.
As a youngster, Rodney
Bridget and Gene Kruger, newest members of the

VFW Post 2492 Auxiliary and Post.
VFW Auxiliary turned 65

On April 30, 2016, VFW
Post 2492 Auxiliary held their
65th birthday party at the
VFW Post in Imlay City. In
the picture are the members
of the Auxiliary and you will
notice there is a male in the
photo. Thats right, the VFW
has changed the Auxiliary so
that men and women can join.
On the right end of the photo

is the newest member of the
Auxiliary, Mrs. Bridget
Kruger. Welcome aboard
Bridget!
The celebration included
a pot luck, and the VFW
Auxiliary supplied the chickVFW page 12-A
Mom gives me best of both worlds
PRAY FOR ME,

MY WIFE IS ITALIAN.
Thats the saying printed
in bold red and green letters
on the white t-shirt my dad
chose to wear that day.
As usual, in the photo the
folks are out and about at
some motorcycle rally, some
GMC motorhome gathering or
a party at the ItalianAmerican club.
My moms top is matching red, white and greenthe
colors of
the Italian
flag. The
shirt
which she
made sure
to buy for
all of her
girls,
bears a
message as
straightforward and
blunt as
she is, as
are many Italian women I
know.
Lifes Too Short
Not To Be Italian, it says.
And I agree. Big time.
I am one of the lucky
ones. Raised in an Italian
household, by an Italian
mother who, in contrast to her
410 frame, is Herculean as
far as being a woman goes.
Whether in the kitchen
whipping up one of her topnotch, gourmet meals or in
the basement wading her way
through mountains of laundry
a household of four girls creates, my mom was an expert

at just about everything, and
now shes the go-to gal for
advice in those departments.
Intuitive and brave, my
mom was a neighborhood
nurse practitioner, before the
profession even existed. It
wasnt unusual to come home
from school and find any one
of the nine next-door-neighbor kids sitting at our kitchen
table, finger being splint up
with a popsicle stick; cuts
mended with the butterfly
bandage technique.
Whenever one of us got
sick, my mom administered
just the right medicine
whether it was tea with lemon
and honey, or a shot of whiskey, or a soak in epsom salts.
To this day whenever I get
sickwhich is blessedly,
thankfully rareI still want
my mommy, and tease her
over the phone with that
babyish phrase.
In real life, we never
called Mom Mommy. Still
dont, unless were joking
around and acting like the
toddlers we can sometimes
be. Growing up, my mom,
tender though she could be,
left no room for questioning
authorityhers or anyone
elses. While the no-nonsense
discipline drove me nuts when
I was a teen, as a newly minted senior citizen (is that an
oxymoron?) I am grateful as
all get out. My mom demanded that we do our best at all
times and modeled respect for their times of need. Even the
our elders, neighbors, teachers paisans from the old neighand friendsand perhaps
borhood called for my mom
in their last days. She has a
gift for giving comfort in a
casual, selfless waywhich
coupled with that sense of
humor and human-nesslifts
people up when they need it
most. When my dad was
dying, though she may have
been a frightened wreck on
the inside, my mom was a
stellar rock (for all of us) on
the outside. From making
delicious, healthy meals to
taking care of everything
when he no longer could, my
mom did it all, with a bravery
thats nothing short of aweDad and Mom doing their some. We had many moments
thing, which always of hilarity hanging around my
involved a lot of laughter dads bedside, all because my
mom is who she is. Today, she
and fun.
channels those gifts as a hosmost importantlyfor ourpice volunteer.
selves. This priceless lesson
With my mom, I get the
has served me wellor at the message on my dads t-shirt,
very least provided a template big time. But Im here to tell
to aspire to.
you that coupled with the one
On the flip side, my
shes declaring, Im one lucky
moms quick wit has endeared lady. The best of both
her to friends and strangers of worldsthe work ethic, the
all ages. People like to hang
discipline, the rules...the
out with my mom. She has a
laughter, the joy, the fierce
gifta knack to cut through
pride and protection of la
the BS and say it like it is
familia (not to mention the
with a humorous twist. People food) make me so blessed and
love to be around her because grateful this Mothers Day.
shes so funny.
Youre the best, Mom!
People love to be around I wish the same for all
her for her tender side, too.
who stop hereItalian or
Though we dont have a lot of notmoms like mine are a
relatives on U.S. soil, those
gift to be cherished. Happy
we do all want my mom in
Mothers Day!
Visiting Lansing
is a Capital idea
Photo provided
All the Liblong day..
After an extensive renovation in the late 1980s and

early 1990s, the building
today looks almost exactly as
it did when it opened.
The Capitol stands 267
feet from the ground to the
tip of the spire atop its dome,
and is 420 feet, two inches
long and 273 feet and 11
inches wide, including its
approaches. It occupies 1.167
acres.
There are four stories,
two grand staircases in the
north and south corridors that
go to the top floor. The most
distinctive characteristic of
the Capitol is its cast iron
dome, which has just under- Governor Austin Blair welcomes visitors to the
gone a complete restoration. Michigan State Capitol.
As you enter the building
cast iron. Notice the painted
from the east front, you are
walls and gold leaf along the
greeted by a statue of Civil
way.
War Governor Austin Blair.
On the first floor is the
Blair strongly opposed slavcircular Rotunda with its
ery and secession and was
unique glass floor. Look
the first northern governor to
upward to the top of the
answer President Lincolns
dome to see its beautiful
call for troops to save the
paintings. The glass cases
Union.
surrounding the Rotunda
Just inside the door on
contain replicas of battle
the ground floor is an inforflags carried by Michigan
mation desk. Stop there to
units in the Civil War. The
join a guided tour or to get a
originals are in the Michigan
booklet for a self-guided
Historical Museum undergotour. Proceed up one of the
ing restoration.
grand staircases (or take the
Walk down the corridors
elevator) to the first floor.
The ornate stairs are made of Capitol Grand Staircase. and see the magnificent walnut woodwork. Except, it
isnt expensive walnut. Its
good ol Michigan pine
painted (not stained) to look
like walnut. Also notice the
marble columns. Wrong
again. They are cast iron,
plaster and wood painted to
look like marble. The builders of the capitol were cost
conscious.
You will also see some of
the 20 custom-made chandeliers adorned with an elk and
shield from the states Coatof-Arms. They are electric
today but the glass looks
exactly as it did originally
when lit by gas. The doorknobs and hinges are also
cast with the states Coat-of-
A busy session of the House of Representatives.
Visiting page 12-A
BSF coming to Imlay City this Fall
hile this column is not

meant to be a community events billboard, it just
so happens that there have
been many opportunities
recently, and there's another
coming upa very big one,
in fact. BSF is coming to
Imlay City in the fall! Thats
the news Id been hearing
even before I knew that BSF
meant. Bible Study
Fellowship, a study attended
internationally by people
wishing to read the Bible for
the very first time as well as
those who have been
immersed in the Word for
years. The most recent
update I have on this is that

it will be held at the Imlay
City Christian Reformed
Church
(ICCRC).
Originally
I heard
that it
would be
held either
in a weekly evening
session or
a morning
one, but
not both.
A onetime
meeting will be held at the
church from 9:15 to 10 a.m.

Wednesday, May 11. The
purpose of the meeting is to
provide information, but also
to ascertain how many are
interested. The course will
most likely be presented via
satellite, with wonderful,
easy-to-follow notes as handouts. Its my understanding
that the if there is a large
group, it will splinter off into
smaller discussion groups,
which is where the fellowship element comes in. This
falls study will be on the
gospel account according to
John. While donations are
always welcome, there is no
cost to attend the series of

seminars.
There are sometimes
mens groups offered as well,
but for starters we will be
having only a women's group
here. If there is interest in
having a mens group, that
will be taken into consideration for another session.
If youre interested, be
sure to attend the informational group this month or
somehow get your input to
the church office or someone
who attends ICCRC (next to
Silver Grill and Rite Aid).
Email Willene at
willenetanis@aol.com.
Imlay City High School Students of the Month
Editors note: The following Imlay City High

School Students of the Month
feature was submitted by
Rich Cross, M.Ed., dean of
students at Imlay City High
School. You may reach Cross
at 810-724-9815 or via email
to rcross@icschools.us.
ICHS April 2016
Student of the Month
Yaquelin Soria
aquelin Soria is one of
our Imlay City High
School Students of the Month
for April 2016! She is the
daughter of Alma and Luis
Soria, and has a younger
brother
named
Jesus.
Yaquelin is also the proud
Yaquelin Soria
owner of two dogs: Toby and

Vivi.
In addition to earning
excellent grades, Yaquelin
is a member of Spanish Club,
and is also involved with the
LINKS program at Lapeer
County Ed Tech.
Outside
of
school,
Yaquelin is very involved in
the community. She works in
an after school program for
migrant students, volunteers
as a translator for English
language learners, and she
also volunteers her time at a
local homeless shelter. On
top of all of this, she works
part-time at Nachos Taco
House.
Yaquelin has
several role models, including her Ed Tech instructor
Mrs. Josef, ICHS counseling
secretary Mrs. Berry, and her
mother. Yaquelins mother is
her biggest role model
because she is always working hard to support her family
and wants what is best for
them.
Her current goals are to
finish high school strong and
then pursue a degree in
Elementary Education.
Congratulations
Yaquelin! Keep up the good
work!
ICHS April 2016
Student of the Month
James Roulo
ames Roulo is one of our
Imlay City High School
Students of the Month for
April 2016! He is the son of
Mary and Lawrence Roulo,
James Roulo
and has two older siblings:
Sam and Tim.
In addition to earning
awesome grades, James
is a member of the JV soccer
team and STEM Bridge
Building Team. Most recent-
ly, James and the rest of the

STEM Bridge Building Team
qualified for the state level
competition in Grand Rapids.
Out of 600 teams that applied
for entry into the competition, James team was one of
49 teams accepted into 9th10th grade age bracket. James
was very pleased with their
performance at competition,
and is optimistic that they
will finish near the top in his
age bracket. In his free time,
James enjoys playing soccer
(since age 6) and staying
active.
James role models are
his parents because they have
done so much for him and his
family, and their level motivation and support for him is
unbelievable.
In the near future, James
plans on graduating high
school and maintaining his
excellent grades. After high
school James would like to
attend the University of
Michigan to pursue a degree
in Civil Engineering.
Congratulations James!
Keep up the good work!
ow about some great ol

news from a great ol
scrapbook of the 1930s?
Did you ever hear of, or better yet attend, one such
gathering called the
Almont Grange? I vaguely remember attending when
I was a kid. Bess Reid told
in her Almont News column that 28 members of the
Almont Grange met in the
community rooms at the
Almont Library Wednesday
afternoon for dinner and
installation of officers.
The in July of 1930,
Bess reported, Almont Day
is held at Dryden. It was an
annual event held at Forest
Hall. First there was a baseball gamethe East Side
and West Side, which was
soon halted by an accident
on the field as the bat struck
Miss Lawrence, giving here
a severe cut on the head.
At 6 oclock, a picnic
dinner was served and a
group of singers sang a new
song, Alden, which was
written by Mrs. T.C. Taylor
and presented to General
George Squier. The big day
terminated with a dance,
music furnished by the
Almont Band.
The song Alden
stands for the joining of
Almont and Dryden at
Forest Hall, the use of
which was donated to
Almont and Dryden residents
equally as
a place
for recreation and
gatherings. Al
stands for
Almont
and den
for
Dryden.
Yes,
those
were the
Good Ol Days, even if the
younger generation says that
the only thing good about
them is that they are gone.
Forest Hall used to be a
hub of activity. A lot of our
school parties were held
there. On one occasion,
General Squier popped in
and joined our fun and
danced the light fantastic
with us girls...I didnt wash
my hands for days!
Country Cousin
Photo by Iris Lee Underwood
oes the name Elijah

Myers mean anything to
you? I admit it wasnt on the
tip of my tongue either. Nor
even in the deep recesses of
my mind. But actually, Elijah
Myers is a pretty big name in
Michigan
history. He
was the
architect
who
designed
the
Michigan
State
Capitol
Rick Liblong
Building
in
Lansing. (The building is
spelled with an o, capitol,
and the place spelled with an
a, capital).
And then, to prove that he
was a good capitolist, he
designed the state capitol
buildings in Texas and
Colorado as well.
Lansing is less than two
hours from the Tri-City area
and if you havent been there
in a while, it would make a
great day trip for you and the
family. The city became the
states capital in 1848. The
current Capitol Building was
completed in 1878 and is an
excellent example of
Victorian era architecture and
decorative arts.
Photo provided
Good ol 1930s
Fruits of the labors of a sisterhood that sustains

life and love on all levels.
A near and very

dear sisterhood
ithin is the fountain

of good, and it will
ever bubble up, if thou wilt
ever dig.
Marcus Aurelius
After growing up with
four sisters, I found college
sororities superfluous.
Although Sally was congenial that day during spring
rush, Greek life failed to
interest me. My roommates,
classmates, and fellow
cheerleaders provided more
than enough company.
Even so, they vacated
campus
for
Christmas
break
1968,
unaware I
slept in
my dorm
room,
delirious
with the
Hong
Kong flu.
I have no
memory of
recovery and who drove me
home, or my mothers
response when I walked
through her door.
Perhaps this dangerous
ordeal influenced a careful
watch over my young children and led me to women I
needed to befriend. A member in a Bible study group
introduced me to La Leche
League and Lets Have
Healthy Children by Adelle
Davis.
Later, in 1977, a church
elder substituted for Moms
support when my youngest
daughter underwent emergency surgery. Neighbor
ladies washed my familys
laundry during my two-week
bedside vigil, waiting for my
infants blood to coagulate.
These trials culminated in a
parents ultimate agony; the
burial of our firstborn in
1996. Again, family and
friends remained by my side,
nearby and from a distance.
The pitiless, long dark night
of the soul severed some
relationships, bonded others.
For God will not leave us
comfortless in our trouble.
Honest Living . . .
From my natal sisterhood to

lifes expanding spheres,
God has provided a host of
women who dug the fountain within me. Some spoke
encouraging words; others
helped build our lavender
farm, and with a smile
served wounded and needy
hearts. To these angels of
mercy I am eternally grateful
and beholden.
Amongst these associations, I have observed no
common interest links a tribe
of women as their love for
digging the earth. Such it
was Friday in answer to my
call to begin the reclamation
of an acre of lavender fields
to native grasses.
Booted and gloved, three
friends and I carried our
shovels to one small portion
of the farm. In soft rain, we
labored together pulling staples from weed cloth, rolling
up the heavy material, and
loading it on the golf cart.
At last, we piled a monstrous mound of dirty ground
cover at the roadside,
removed our mud-smeared
rain garments, and stepped
indoors for a bowl of hot
carrot, rhubarb, lentil soup.
To conclude our meal,
we lifted steamy cups of
Oolong Almond tea.
Kim took lead. To the
farm.
To friendship, Mary
Ellen said.
Erna nodded. To
health.
Speechless, this near and
dear sisterhood summarized
my thoughts.
Glad to see sunshine,
feel its warmth on our face
and backs, we unearthed perishing plants for the fire pit,
the incense of worms and
soil infusing the air.
Dear Reader, Sallys on
my mind, her smile and
long, blond hair, our stroll
across campus amongst budding trees. I hear the sound
of her fountain bubbling up.
I wonder if shes another
dear sister, waiting in another sphere of my life.
Email Iris at
irisleeu@sbcglobal.net.
Town Talk
Editors note: Due to space
constraints announcements
will be posted one week in
advance of the event. Notices
must be received in writing
by noon Monday prior to the
publication date.
ages provided. Senior

stretch exercise on Tuesdays
10-11 a.m. Potluck luncheons will be served the
4th Tuesday of every month
at noon. Call 810-395-4518
for details.
For Senior Citizens
Pickleball at the Imlay City

Senior Center is no longer a
drop in class. If you are
interested in participating,
please call the center at 810724-6030. Stay fit & active
with this fun racquet sport
that is simple, free and easy
to play.
Gentle yoga, Wednesdays

from 1-2 p.m. at the Imlay
City Senior Center. Practice
led by Dina Miramonti,
RYT.
Dinner and an evening of
card playing with friends,
50/50 raffle and prizes of
high and low for each table
every 3rd Monday at the
Washington Senior Center,
57880
Van
Dyke,
Washington Township, MI
48094, from 4-8 p.m. Call
the center for further
details, 586-752-6543.
Swing Dance Lessons
offered at the Port Huron
Senior Center, 600 Grand
Avenue in Port Huron,
every Tuesday from 7:30-9
p.m. and the 1st and 3rd
Thursday of the month
from 7:30-9 p.m. with
instructors Lyle Malaski &
Kristina Morton. Call 810984-5061 for more information.
Ryan Smith, a certified

alcohol and drug counselor
will be available at the
Imlay City Seniors Center
on the 4th Thursday of
every month from 9 a.m.-12
p.m.
Free Meals, Food

St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Food for Families kitchen
is open to the public for
free, hot meals every
Monday and Wednesday
from 4-5:30 p.m.
and 4th Monday of each the Family Literacy Center

month. Proof of residency today to reserve your seat at
810-664-2737 and for more
and need required.
information on dates and
The Capac Community times.
Food Pantry, 114 S. Main
Street, is open each Play groups available. Free
Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. 6 week sessions. At these
Please call LOVE, INC. at FREE 90 minute playgroups
810-245-2414 in advance to children will participate in a
ensure your food voucher storytime, developmentally
will be received before you appropriate games and
stop in to shop. Any ques- crafts, learn new skills, and
tions, please call Sherrie enjoy a snack and social
time with other children.
Cramton at 810-395-1905.
Parents will have the chance
The Capac Kitchen serves to talk to other adults with
free meals every Tuesday same-age children. Register
from 4:30-6 p.m. at Zion now for the next session!
United Methodist Church.
Numerous locations and
Free meals for people in dates available. For more
need are offered at the information and to sign up
North Branch Senior Center call the Family Literacy
on Monday and Thursday Center at 810-664-2737.
evenings from 5:30-7 p.m. Attica Methodist has a free
Call 810-441-0322 for more Christian Play Group on
information.
Mondays from 10-11:30
Orchards Cupboard Food a.m. on school days, featurPantry is open the 3rd ing preschool Bible stories,
Saturday of every month 9 a snack, interactive songs,
a.m.-noon. Food distributed crafts, and games. Parents
at 74903 McKay Rd., Bruce are required to be with their
Twp., 586-336-4673. www. children during the group.
Space is limited. For details/
orchardsonline.org
reservations call Pam
Holihan at 810-724-6941.
This Heart Loves Food

Pantry is open the 1st
Saturday of each month
from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at
Gateway Assembly Church, The Capac Historical
2796 S. Van Dyke Rd., Imlay Society is now open to visitors daily from 1-3 p.m. and
Council
on
Aging City.
1-4 p.m. on Sundays. Call
Membership is open to individuals 18 and older. The Dryden Area Food For 810-395-2859 for more
Capac Senior Center is Families free dinner is information.
open 8:30-4:30 weekdays. served on the 2nd Tuesday
We offer a variety of activi- of each month from 4:30- The Imlay City Historical
ties such as fitness and craft 6:00 p.m. at St. Cornelius Museum is now open for the
classes, a book review Church, 3834 Mill Street 2016 season on Saturdays
group, cards and bus trips. (north of the light in from 1 to 4 p.m. Stop by and
Call Lori at 395-7889 for Dryden). No proof of income view new exhibits and learn
is required. Come and enjoy more about Imlay Citys
more information.
a home cooked meal with wonderful history. For more
Almont and Dryden area us.
information call 810-724senior citizens meet the 2nd
1904.
Tuesday of the month at 12 The Attica United Methodist
p.m. at the Almont Lions Church will be holding a
Hall, 222 Water St., for a free community meal on the
potluck and program. Call 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each Ready, Set, Go! Workshop.
798-8210 for more informa- month from 4:30-6:30 p.m. This is a FREE workshop
For more information for 3-5 year olds & parents/
tion.
please call 810-724-0690 or
caregivers! Enjoy fun projAdults 55 and over are visit www.atticaumc.org.
ects that will develop your
invited to Berlin Twp.
childs skills and prepare
The
Attica
Food
Bank
at
Senior Center to play cards
from noon-3 p.m. the 2nd the Attica United Methodist them for school! Children
Wednesday of every month. Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is also enjoy a snack, story
Bring a sack lunch, bever- open from 2-4 p.m. the 2nd time, and a free book! Call
Museums
Youth Events
Registration for the Fall

2016/Spring 2017 Youth
Soccer will be Tues. May 10,
Thurs. May 12 and Wed.,
May 25 at the Imlay City
Middle School from 6-8
p.m. Early Bird pricing is
from May 5-25. For more
information visit www.
ayso1278.com
or
our
Facebook page ayso1278.
Support Groups
FOR WIDOWED MEN &
WOMEN. Lunch-CardsFreindship. Join us every
3rd Tuesday of each month
from 11:45 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at
Cavis Pioneer Restaurant,
5600 Lapeer Rd. in Kimball
Twp. 48074 (located approx.
15 Miles S.W. of Port Huron.
No RSVP necessary. For
more information call
Joanne K. at 810-324-2304.
This activity is sponsored by
Widowed Friends, a peer
support group www.wid-
owedfriends.org.
Benefits ALS of Michigan

and American Cancer
Widowed Friends invites all Society Email: shop4acurewidowed to join us for mom2mom@hotmail.com.
breakfast and friendship in
a safe setting every 2nd and The Imlay City Christian
4th Monday of the month at School is holding a fund9 a.m. at Seros, 925 Gratiot raiser for TAFFY (Tuition
in Marysville. For more Assistance Fundraising For
information about our Youth). Come join us for
group, call Julie at 810-388- euchre the 2nd Saturday of
0868.
each month at 7 p.m. at the
Imlay City Christian School,
Lapeer County Families 7197 E. Imlay City Rd. in
Against Narcotics group Imlay City. For more informeets the second Tuesday of mation, call 810-724-5695.
the month at Faith Christian
Fellowship, 69 W. Nepessing
St. in Lapeer. Call 810-6670119 for more information
or email faithchrist09@aol.
com.
Rummage Sale at First
TOPS 620 Lapeer weight- Congregational
Church
loss group meets Tuesday U.C.C. 275 Bancroft St.,
nights at the Hunters Creek Imlay City (part of Garage
Mobile Home Park Club Sale Mania) May 5 and 6
House, 725 DeMille Rd. in only! 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Lapeer. Weigh-in from
6-6:30 p.m., meeting from
6:30-7:30 p.m. For more
information, call 810-6647579.
Wheelin Team 457 hosts
Gun and Knife Show,
TOPS 888 (Take Off Pounds Saturday May 14 from 9
Sensibly) meets Wednesdays a.m.-5 p.m. at Deerfield
at the 25 Pine Ridge Dr. in Twp. Hall, 30 Burnside Rd.
Lapeer. Weigh-in at 8:30 North of Lapeer. Vendor
a.m., 9:30 a.m. meeting. contact info: Ray Brown Call Linda at 810-245-3955 989-225-9259,
Charlie
or Phyllis 810-395-7035 for Woods - 586-808-2244.
more information.
Euchre Nights at Avoca
For those that have experi- Community Hall, 5396
enced the death of a loved Kilgore Road in Avoca are
one, a support group is held on the 3rd Saturday of
available facilitated by a the month until May. A light
trained United Hospice meal is included. Cash prizService (UHS) bereavement es and door prizes will be
volunteer. Marlette Regional given, and a grand prize to
Hospital, 2770 Main Street the player with highest
in Marlette, hosts this sup- monthly scores at the end of
port group the 1st Friday of the season. Registration
each month at 10 a.m. in the begins at 6:30 p.m. and play
Administration Conference begins at 7 p.m.
Room. For more information, call 800-635-7490 or The Flea Market held each
visit www.marletteregional- Sunday at the Lapeer
hospital.org
Center Building, 425 County
Center Rd. in Lapeer, will
be open from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Up to 50 booths inside and
outside sell a huge variety of
Mom to Mom Sale, Sunday, items. This event is sponMay 22, 2016. 10 a.m.-4 sored by the Lapeer Center
p.m., American Legion Hall, Building, and there is no
1701 W. Genesee St., Lapeer, admission charge. For info
MI 48446. Email to on space rentals, contact
RESERVE A TABLE. Logan at 810-347-7915. For
general information on the
Flea Market or food service
by Peacock Alley Catering
call 810-664-2109 or email
lapeercenter@charter.net.
Craft Shows/Bazaars
Rummage Sales
Other
Fundraisers
c
AREA UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCHES
Attica
U.M.C.
27 Elk Lake Road, Attica, MI
(810) 724-0690
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m

Attica Food Bank: Serving those
in need in Attica Twp, 2-4 pm,
2nd and 4th Monday
Rev. Ron Rouse
www.atticaumc.org
15
Capac Zion
U.M.C.
14952 Imlay City Rd., Capac
Church School - 10:00 am - All Ages

Worship Service - 10:30 am
Sunday School: 9:15 am
Junior Church During Worship Service
Several Bible Studies During the Week
Office Hours:
Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 am - 12:00 noon
Nursery Provided
15
Imlay City
U.M.C.
Corner of 4th St. & Almont Ave.

(Across from the Library)
www.imlayumc.org
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
Nursery Available
Jr. Church for K-5th grade
Rev. Marcel Allen Lamb
810-724-0687
St. Pauls
Lutheran Church
(ELCA)
200 North Cedar (M-53)

Imlay City, MI
15
810-724-2702
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Pastor Alan Casillas
15
Capac First
U.M.C.
Imlay City
C.R.C.
810-724-4315
15
Dryden
U.M.C.
Sacred Heart
Catholic Church
810-796-3341
Weekday Masses
Come Grow With Us!
15
700 Maple Vista, Imlay City
810-724-1135
586.336.4673
Weekend Masses
Sat. 5 pm
Sun. 9 am - English
11 am - Spanish
Reconciliation 1/2 hr. before each Mass &4pm Sat.
15
Father Paul Ward
15
Imlay City
Church of Christ
670 N. Van Dyke

Sunday Service
Bible Study (all ages) 10:00am
Morning Worship 11:00am
1st Sunday of the
Month Evening Service 2:30pm
Wednesday Bible Classes (all ages) 7:00pm
905 Holmes Rd. - Allenton, MI

Corner of Almont Road
810-395-2409
810-724-3306
15
COME WORSHIP WITH US!
John Barker, Minister
15
PASTOR KEN RENARD
6835 Weyer Road Imlay City, MI48444
Sunday 2:30 pm
Tuesday 7:00 pm
Friday Youth 7:00 pm
firstapostolichome.com
15
Sunday Mornings
10:30 am
Wayne Boyd, Pastor
881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888

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

DIFFERENCE WITH US! 15
2720 Winslow Road

1 Mile South of I-69 Overpass

Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Wednesday Prayer & Praise 7:30 pm
Phone: 810-724-6999
15
(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court Capac, MI
(810) 395-7557
Phone: 810-724-8110
Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist
15
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH
Supervised child care during all services
Adult & Children's Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Children's Church during service.
810-417-0265 cbcimlay.org
Sunday School 9:30 am
Morning Service 10:45 am
Evening Service 6:00 pm
Wednesday Service 7:00 pm
Light of Christ
Community
Church
Almont
First Baptist Church
2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City

Morning Worship - 8:55 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Evening Service - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Family Night - 6:45 p.m.
74903 McKay Rd., Romeo
M-T-Thurs-Fri 8 am Wed. 10 am
First Sat. 8 am
West Berlin
U.M.C.
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Rev. Curtis Clarke
email: nlcc@newlifechristian.net
www.newlifechristian.net
Pastor Tim Martin
Sunday 10 a.m. Service 15
395 N. Cedar (M-53)

www.imlaycitycrc.org
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Youth Ministry
MOPS Program
Community Mens & Womens
Bible Studies
206 W. Mill, Capac, MI

Senior Pastor:Rev. Lisa Clark
Worship Service 9:00 a.m.
Jr. Church 9:30 a.m.
Office Hours: TuesdayThursday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Everyone Welcome
810-395-2112
15
Pastor Patricia Hoppenworth

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
859 N. Van Dyke Road

Imlay City, Michigan 48444
4411 Newark Road

Attica, MI 48412
810-724-1200
5394 Main Street - Dryden
Church 810-395-2112
Senior Pastor:Rev. Lisa Clark
Free tutor training for people who would like to help

others in our community
improve English skills.
Volunteer basis. Please call
for orientation before training at 810-664-2737.
15
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School
9:00 a.m. September thru May
Staffed Nursery During Worship 15
Christ Evangelical First Congregational Church

Lutheran Church
United Church of Christ
1970 S. Almont Ave., Imlay City
at corner of Newark Rd.
275 Bancroft - Imlay City

(Corner of 5th Street)
810-724-7855
810-724-6207

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.
Thursday Worship 7:00 p.m.
Pastor
Ralph O. Stuebs
Cell-(567) 674-0438
Come to the WELS
St. Nicholas
Catholic Church
4331 Capac Road
Capac, MI 48014
810-395-7572
www.stnicholascapac.com
15
Sunday School &Morning Adult Group 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Rev. Dr. Renee C. Jackson
No matter who you are or where you are
on lifes journey, you are welcome here!15
Holy Redeemer
Lutheran Church
4538 Dryden Rd. Dryden, MI
810-796-3951
www.lutheransonline.com/holyred
8:00 am - BIBLE CLASS

Weekday Masses:
9:30 am - WORSHIP
Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. 11:00 am - SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE CLASS
Weekend Masses:
ALL WELCOME!!!
Sunday - 11:00 a.m.
Pastor Steven Helms
Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 15
Christian Preschool Available
15
201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI

810-798-8855
Sr. Pastor: Keith Langley
Sunday Worship Service at 10:15 a.m.

Nursery available and Jr. Church
for ages 3 thru 5th grade
Jr./Sr. High Youth Group ~ Sundays 6-8pm
Kidz 4 Christ ~ Wednesdays 6-7:30pm
Pre-School - 5th grade
15
St. John The

Evangelist
Catholic Church
872 Capac Rd.
Allenton, MI 48002
810-395-7074
www.stjohnsallenton.com
Weekday Masses:
Thursday & Friday 8:30 a.m.
Weekend Masses:
Saturday - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday - 9:00 a.m.
Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 15
Free hearing and vision

screens for children of preschool age are available at
the Lapeer County Health
Department. To schedule an
appointment please call
810-667-0448 or 810-2455549.
Volunteer for the Habitat
for Humanity of Lapeer
County at the office.
Interested parties can call
810-664-7111 and speak to
Carolyn, Cheryl or Pete at
810-660-7823.
Capac Pharmacy is teaming
with Support Million Hearts
by offering in-pharmacy
blood pressure screenings,
136 North Main St. in
Capac, Tuesdays, 9 a.m.- 6
p.m. Everyone is invited to
come and have their blood
pressure read for free.
Club News
The Imlay City American
Legion Post 135 meets the
2nd and last Wednesdays
of the month at 7:30 p.m.
The post is located at 212
E. Third Street. Contact
them at 724-1450 or americanlegionpost135@frontier.com.
The Evening Star Quilt
Guild meets the last
Wednesday of each month
at the Davison Senior
Center, 10135 Lapeer Rd.
in Davison. Meetings start
at 6:30 p.m. and doors open
at 6:00 p.m. For more
information, call Lisa, 810358-7294.
Top entertainers back for 2016 Relay for Life

25 teams on board for for June 11-12 fundraiser
By Tom Wearing
IMLAYCITY Lapeer
Countys 2016 Relay for
Life will feature an outstanding lineup of local entertainers.
Among the entertainers
returning to the Relay stage
on June 11-12, are popular

crooner, T.J. Craven; classic
rock band 3rd Degree Burns;
and Untamed Beauty.
Newcomers will include:
the Porch Lights Band and
Ellarie Prince, who will sing
the National Anthem.
The 2016 Relay for Life
will again take place at the
Eastern Michigan State

Fairgrounds in Imlay City,
with an opening ceremony on
Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m.;
and running through 8 a.m.
on Sunday, June 12.

Relay
for
Life
Spokesperson Yvonne Wilson
reports that relay teams,
sponsors and food vendors
are still being sought for this

years American Cancer
Society fundraiser.
Wilson says this years
Relay theme is Superheroes,
with individual attendees and
teams encouraged to attire
themselves in costumes fitting the theme.
Traditional laps will
include a survivors lap, caregivers lap, a traditional lumi-
Obituaries
~ Emily Elizabeth Wallace DeMaggio, 92 ~
Emily Elizabeth Wallace
DiMaggio, 92 of Almont
went home to the LORD on
Monday, May 02, 2016.
Emily was born
December 20, 1923 in
Lapeer, MI, the daughter of
Henry J. and Mildred
(Mason) Adams. She grew
up in the Lapeer area and
moved to Almont upon her
marriage to Robert Wallace
on April 10, 1943, who died
in June 1967. She married
Buster DiMaggio Nov. 3,
1970.
She was a long-standing
member of the First
Congregational Church of
Almont and had many
enjoyable years teaching
Vacation Bible School and

serving as a Deaconess.
Emily loved being a homemaker, mother, wife, and
enjoyed gardening and singing.
Emily spent her adult
life in Almont. In October
1957, she was hired by
Robert Ligon and Gene Lane
as the very first employee of
L&L Products.
Affectionately called
Pilgrim, she spent many
years working in R&D.
Having no formal education
beyond 11th grade, Emilys
inquisitive mind and desire
to help develop good material for L&Ls products were a
big asset to the company.
Chemists who worked with

her were amazed with what
she knew and how much she
taught them.
Emily is survived by
four children: Robert of
Royal Oak, William
(Valerie), Terry (Shirley)
Wallace, Cherie (James)
Johnson all of Almont and
one special daughter-in-law,
Rosalie Mott of Memphis.
Also surviving is one brother
Edwin (Jean) Adams of
Lapeer, 15 grandchildren, 31
great-grandchildren, 1 greatgreat-grandchild and many
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in
death by her parents, husbands, Robert and Buster,
and siblings Maryann

Mobley, Henry Adams, and
Florence Blonde.
Visitation will be held at
Muir Brothers Funeral Home
of Almont on Wednesday,
May 4 from 3-8 p.m.
Funeral service is on
Thursday, May 5 at 11 a.m.
with Pastor Keith Langley.
Interment will be at Hough
Cemetery immediately following the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
First Congregational Church,
201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI
48003.
Arrangements were
entrusted to Muir Brothers
Funeral Home in Almont.
~ Edward Hintz, 62 ~
Edward Hintz, age 62, of
Imlay City, died Wednesday,
April 27, 2016 at
Butterworth Spectrum
Hospital of Grand Rapids,
MI.
Edward Andrew Hintz
was born September 10,
1953 in Mt. Clemens, MI.
He is the son Frederick and
Maryanne (Kott) Hintz. He
grew up in Shelby Township
and attended Utica High
School.
He married Theresa
Hintz on April 7, 1973 in
Imlay City, MI.
Edward was employed
by Blue Water Trucking in
Romeo as a truck driver for

24 years.
He is survived by his
wife of 42 years: Theresa
Hintz, four daughters: Mary
(Danny) Williams of Shelby
Twp., Michelle Gibbs of
Imlay City, Julie (Mike)
Guilloz of Richmond and
Hope (Greg Crook) Hintz of
Imlay City and two sons:
Andrew (Marisa) and
Edward Hintz Jr. of Imlay
City; his mother Maryanne
Hintz of Shelby Twp.; three
sisters: Suzanne Hintz of
Burville, Rosanne Brohl of
Shelby Twp., and Katherine
Lopez of FL; two brothers:
Kenneth Hintz and Kevin

Hintz both of Shelby Twp.
Also surviving are 17 grandchildren.
Edward was preceded in

death by his father Frederick
Hintz and his grandson
Nicholas Hintz.
The funeral was held
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at
Muir Brothers Funeral
Home Of Imlay City, 225 N.
Main Street, Imlay City, MI.
Pastor David Spoelma officiated. Burial followed at
Imlay Township Cemetery,
Imlay City.
Funeral arrangements
made by Muir Brothers
Funeral Home Of Imlay City
MI. Be sure to sign our online register at muirbrothersfh.com.
~ Nancy Ilo Ortwein, 82 ~

Nancy Ilo Ortwein, age
82, of Imlay City died
Monday, May 2, 2016 at
Lake Orion Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center of
Lake Orion, MI.
Nancy Ilo Bromley was
born September 16, 1933 in
Lake Orion, MI. She was the
daughter of Everett Henry
and Thelma (Stanaback)
Bromley. She grew up in
Lake Orion, MI. Nancy was
a graduate of Lake Orion
High School. She received
her Bachelor of Science in
Education from Western
Oregon State University and
her Masters Degree of
Education from Oakland
University in MI. She lived
in Seaside, Oregon from
1965 until 1988. Nancy has
lived in the Imlay City,
Michigan area since 1988.
She married Charles

Edward Ortwein on April
25, 1953 in Lake Orion, MI.
Nancy worked for
National Twist and Drill in
Rochester, MI. She was an
elementary school teacher
for Seaside Hgts.
Elementary in Seaside, OR
and retired from the Detroit

Public Schools at the age of
72.
She is survived by four
sons: Steven Ortwein,
Andrew (Ilka) Ortwein,
Scott (Connie) Ortwein, and
Matthew (Rosina) Ortwein.
Grandchildren: Nicholas
Tyson Ortwein, Kacie Lee
Ortwein, Shasta Lynn
Ortwein, Nikita Amber
Ortwein, Emily Ortwein,
Angelica Hafner, Brandon
Hafner, Cory Hafner,
Antonio Villegas, Sasha
Ortwein, Anika Ortwein;
and several great-grandchildren. Half-sister Gloria
Tinka.
Nancy was preceded in
death by her husband
Charles Edward Ortwein,
daughter Susan Valerie
Ortwein-Iler, sister Wanda
Hubble, and her parents

Everett and Thelma
Bromley.
Funeral services will be
held at 11:00 a.m. on
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at
St. Pauls Lutheran Church,
200 N. Cedar St., Imlay
City, MI. Rev. Alan Casillas
will officiate. Burial will follow at Imlay Township
Cemetery.
Family will be available
for visitation on Wednesday,
May 4 from 10-11 a.m. at
St. Pauls Lutheran Church,
200 N. Cedar St., Imlay
City, MI.
Funeral arrangements
made my Muir Brothers
Funeral Home of Imlay City,
225 N. Main Street, Imlay
City, MI. Please be sure to
sign our on-line register
book at muirbrothersfh.com.
~ Narcia W. Wells, 98 ~
Narcia W. Wells, 98 of
Lapeer, former resident of
Almont for many years,
passed away Friday, April
29, 2016 at Devonshire
Retirement Village in
Lapeer. She was born May
10, 1917 in Detroit the
daughter of Charles and
Nellie (Warren) Williams.
The family moved to
Roseville, MI in 1924. She
graduated from Roseville
High School, as valedictorian of her class in 1934.
Narcia married Glen Wells
in 1939 and they were married 68 years until his death
in 2007. She worked at various jobs throughout her life.
She worked at Roseville
Public Library and Michigan
Bell before her marriage.
She also worked at Capac
Plastics and Hurd Lock. She
served as secretary at the

First Congregational Church
for seven years and as
Almont Township Clerk for
a number of years. Narcia
was a Cub Scout Den
Mother and for many years

was a member of the
Womens Fellowship serving
as president at one time. She
was also a volunteer tutor.
Narcia was a talented seamstress, making many of her
own clothes. She enjoyed
needlework, gardening and
reading as her hobbies.
She is survived by one
daughter, Diane (Edward)
Thompson of Almont; one
son, James (MaryAnn) Wells
of Plymouth, IN; two grandsons, Mark Thompson of
Hurst, TX and Morey
(Eileen) Thompson of
Farmers Branch, TX; two
great-grandchildren
Nathanial and Elizabeth of
Farmers Branch, TX and one
sister Patricia (Romero)
Cabellero of San Miguel,
Mexico. Special friends Kim
nary ceremony and closing

ceremony.
A Victory Lap is scheduled for 6 p.m., with the
Luminaria Lap following at
9:45 p.m.
As of this week, 25 Relay
teams and 164 participants
had raised more than $7,948
for cancer research, education and programs for survivors.
Science behind
Flint water crisis
topic of meeting
IMLAY CITY If
youre interested in delving
deeper into the science behind
the Flint water crisis and
learning how it could have
been prevented, dont miss
the Wednesday, May 11 meeting of the Imlay Conversation
Salon. The informal group
meets at the Mulefoot
Gastropub on M-53. Optional
Dutch treat libations/dinner at
6 p.m., the conversation
begins at 7 p.m. There is no
charge to attend.
Chemist
Monique
Wilhelm will present The
Real Crisis with Flints Water:
It Was Preventable and Can
Happen to You!
Wilhelm, a laboratory
manager and chemical
hygiene officer at the
University of Michigan-Flint
will discuss the situation in
Flint, with a hands-on demonstration that helps explain
the science that promoted the
crisis.
Everyone has heard
about the health effects that
resulted from the change of
the source of water for the
city of Flint, Wilhelm says.
The national media has chosen to focus on the health
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issues and on who to blame.

But do you really know what
made Flints water unsafe?
Without going into the
politics of the decision to
switch to the Flint River as
the citys water source, or
trying to identify blame,
Wilhelm will present scientific findings and the audience will participate in a
hands-on activity to learn
more about what happened
with the water from an elementary chemistry viewpoint.
Wilhelm will also discuss
some of the side effects the
Flint community is experiencing that arent being
addressed in the media from
the viewpoint of someone
living through this crisis. All
are welcome to attend.
The Imlay Conversation
Salon is an informal gathering of people from around the
area who, for a couple hours
a month, put down the devices and engage with each other
to get to know their neighbors. Dutch treat dinner and
libations beginning at 6 p.m.
are optional. The free presentation begins at 7 p.m.
For more information call
Catherine at 810-724-2615 or
visit www.imlay-conversation-salon.com.
Community Calendar
Wednesday, May 4th
Lapeer Area Citizens Against Domestic

Assault meets 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in
the Lapeer Court House for personal protection order clinic. For info 810-2460632.
Dryden Historical Society meets 1:00 p.m.
at Dryden Township Hall.
Thursday, May 5th
Imlay City VFW Post 2492 will meet 7:00

p.m. at the Post Hall (behind the Tri-City
Times)
Civil Air Patrol is hosting an Open House
at DuPont-Lapeer Airport. Presentations
begin at 6:30. Contact Maj. Kathy Haskins,
810-441-8838
Friday, May 6th
Imlay City Senior Center Texas Hold

Em 12:30 p.m. For info 810-724-6030.
Al-Anon Meeting 10:00 a.m. at Family
of Christ Lutheran Church, Imlay City.
Saturday, May 7th

Harless, Katy and all the
wonderful caregivers at
Devonshire.
She was preceded in
death by her parents and her
loving husband Glen.
Memorial donations may
be made to Hometown
Hospice or Family Literacy
Center, P.O. Box 485,
Lapeer, MI 48446.
Visitation will be held on
Saturday. May 7, 2016 from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with
funeral services at 1 p.m. at
Muir Brothers Funeral Home
in Almont. Pastor Keith
Langley of the First
Congregational Church in
Almont will officiate. Burial
will follow at Ferguson
Cemetery in Almont.
Arrangements were
entrusted to Muir Brothers
Funeral Home in Almont.
Team captains to meet

A Relay team captains
meeting will take place in
Lapeer on Tuesday, May 17
at 6 p.m. at Mott College in
room 301.
For additional information, call Theresa Hurley at
810-733-3703 or log on to
www.relayforlife.org/, or
email Yvonne Wilson at:
ywil68@gmail.com.
Imlay City VFW Auxiliary 2492 will meet

2:00 p.m. at the Post Hall (behind Tri-City
Times)
Tuesday, May 10th
Imlay City Senior Center Euchre

Tournament 1:00 p.m. For information
call 810-724-6030.
Community Soup Kitchen is open 4:30
p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Zion United
Methodist Church.
Alcoholics for Christ meets 7:00 p.m.
at Full Potential Ministry, 170 Weston
Street, Imlay City.
Wednesday, May 11th
Lapeer Area Citizens Against Domestic

Assault meets 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the
Lapeer Court House for personal protection
order clinic. For info 810-246-0632.
Imlay Conversation Salon will meet 6:00
p.m. social hour optional, conversation 7:00
p.m. at Mulefoot Gastropub, Imlay City.
Imlay City American Legion Post 135 will
meet 7:30 p.m. at the Post 212 E. 3rd Street.
Thursday, May 12th
Overseas Veterans will meet 7:00 p.m. at

Imlay City VFW Post 2492 (behind the TriCity Times office).
Almont/Dryden Masons meets 7:00 p.m. at
Masonic Center in Almont.
Friday, May 13th
Imlay City Senior Center Texas Hold

Em 12:30 p.m. For info 810-724-6030.
Al-Anon Meeting 10:00 a.m. at Family of
Christ Lutheran Church, Imlay City.
Monday, May 16th
Almont/Dryden Lioness Branch Club meets

7:00 p.m. at the Lions Hall, 222 Water Street in
Almont.
Tuesday, May 17th
Imlay City Senior Center Euchre

Tournament 1:00 p.m. For information call
810-724-6030.
Community Soup Kitchen is open 4:30 p.m.
to 6:00 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church.
Alcoholics for Christ meets 7:00 p.m. at
Full Potential Ministry, 170 Weston Street,
Imlay City.
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Announcements
Dale and Patricia Pflanzer

celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary at the Castle
Creek Golf Club in Lum on
April 30, 2016. They enjoyed
a lovely luncheon with family
and friends, while being
entertained by harpist Sylvia
LaPratt. Their daughter,
Shelley, wore a special dress
for the event, which was originally worn by the mother of
the groom, Maxine Pflanzer,
Almonts beloved Dr. Merle

Haney celebrated his 90th
birthday on May 2nd. The
longtime
resident
of
Almont, Dr. Haney served
the community for dozens
of years as a family physician and worked at Almont
Community Hospital.
Spivey completes Basic

Private First Class Nathan
E. Spivey of Dryden graduated from United States
Marine Corps boot camp at
Marine Corps Recruit Depot,
Parris Island on April 29,
2016.
Private First
Class Spivey, successfully
completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training at MCRD
Parris Island as one of 53
recruits in Training Platoon
3033. While in recruit training Private First Class Spivey
was a Squad Leader in his
platoon and was the platoons
high scorer in the Combined
Physical Fitness Test/ Combat
Fitness Test earning a score
of 593 out of a possible 600
points.
Private First Class Spivey,
received a meritorious pro-
Benjamin Rodak, a 2012

Imlay City High School
graduate, graduated from
Adrian College on May 1,
2016. He received his
Bachelor of Administration
in Sports Management
degree with a minor in psychology. He earned the distinction of cum laude.
Ben is the son of Kaz and
Mary Rodak of Imlay City.
Congratulations Ben!
Teacher Federation
marks 50 years
Pvt. 1st Class
Nathan E. Spivey
motion to Private First Class,
for these accomplishments.
Following 10 days of leave,
he will report to Camp
Lejeune for two months at
Infantry Training Battalion.
Pictured from L to R: Mark Lecrone, Morgan

Lecrone, Dale Pflanzer, Pat Pflanzer, Shelley
Pflanzer Lecrone, Karl Lecrone.
IMLAY CITY The

Imlay City Federation of
Teachers will mark a special
anniversary later this month.
On May 20, a 50th
Birthday Reception will be
held from 3-6 p.m. in the
Middle School Library.
All past and present members are invited to attend.
Look for more information about the ICFTs milestone in upcoming issues of
the Tri-City Times.
Photo provided
90 and counting
Rodak
graduates
from Adrian
at the wedding.
The Pflanzers were married April 30, 1966 at St
Pauls Lutheran Church in
Warren, MI. They moved to
their current home in Imlay
City in 1972, where they raise
hay and Hereford cattle. Dale
is retired from the Ford
Sterling Plant. The Pflanzers
have two children, Shelley
Pflanzer Lecrone (son-in-law
Mark Lecrone), and Ryan
Pflanzer. Grandchildren are
Morgan Lecrone, Gavin
Pflanzer, and Karl Lecrone.
Photo provided
Pflanzers celebrate thier

50th wedding anniversary
VFW Post 2492 Auxiliary members pose for photo during 65th birthday celebration at the post last week.
VFW:
from page 8-A
en from Kroger. Also from
Kroger was the excellent
birthday cake. We had a great
time at the event. As Post
Legion:
from page 8-A
do it without you all!
Thank you to: A.W.P &
A. W.F, Julies Custom
Floral, Past Tense Country
Store, Sweet Rustic Charm,
Magnify Fun with Us, Mark
of Excellence, Boat Town
Weddings, Holiday Inn
Express, Premier Designs,
Tyra Beauty, Pure Romance,
Thrive Le-Vel and It Works!
Significant thanks to
Royalty Linens & Events for
Historian I took many photos

and shared them on Facebook.
We also welcome Mr.
Gene Kruger as the newest
member of the VFW Post.
Welcome aboard Gene!
See you next year for the
VFW Auxiliary birthday

party bash.
Very respectfully,
Ronald J. Kazmierczak
VFW Post Chaplain
VFW Post Historian
Imlay City
the lovely linens, overlays

combined with centerpieces
incorporating chandeliers,
backdrop, and lights, floral
that made a stunning display
in our ballroom hall. Our
thanks also to Celtic Stitches
for coordinating our beautiful
fashion attire show and some
dancing as well along with
Meant to Be Bridal for providing tuxedo attire.
A notable thanks to local
area business for contributing
wonderful prizes for drawings: Past Tense, K & B
Flowers, Flowers by Carol,
Lapeer Wine & Spirits,

Beautiful U Salon, Lapeer
Buffalo Wild Wings, Lapeer
Kroger, Lapeer Home Depot,
Lapeer Cinema, Calvells Pa
Pas Pizzeria, Siciliano Pizza,
Mary Kay and Best Western
Lapeer.
Thank you for yet another awesome year!
Check out our photo
recap on our website: www.
americanlegionpost16lapeer.
Sincerely,
Staff
American Legion Post 16
Lapeer
Promoting excellence in education

Four County Community Foundation Executive Director Janet Bauer (2nd
from left) displays award received from the Delta Kappa Gamma Society
International, a professional honor society for woman educators as DKG
secretary Dina Miramonti, DKG president Sandy Edwards and DKG corresponding secretary Carol Lambert look on. DKG recognized Four
County for its support of educational programs and classroom projects,
field trips, outdoor education, libraries, the arts and scholarships in the
Armada, Almont, Capac, Dryden, Imlay City and Romeo school districts.
For more information visit www.4ccf.org.
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Arms.
Proceed up to the second
floor. Notice the portraits of
recent former Governors.
When a Governor leaves
office, he/she pays for a portrait to be painted and
donates it to the state. No
taxpayer money is used.
The Governors office is
on this floor. Today, the
office, restored to its original, ornate appearance, is
used mostly for ceremonial
occasions but served
Michigans Chief Executives
through the Blanchard
administration. The
Governors working office is
across the street in the
George W. Romney
Building.
At the ends of the North
and South Wings of the
building are the House and
Senate chambers. Here your
state legislators introduce,
debate and vote on matters
before the state.
On the third floor are the
public galleries to the House
and Senate. You can sit and
watch the proceedings below
or, if not in session, just
enjoy the view of the beautifully restored rooms.
The House has 110
members and the desks you
see are the originals
designed by Myers. The
consoles next to each desk
contain modern computer
technology. Members vote
electronically and the tally
appears publically on a large
board at the front of the
chamber. This board is nearly hidden in the background
when not in use.
The Senate is composed
of 38 members. Each chamber features skylights allowing natural light into the
Photo provided
Photo by Catherine Minolli
Visiting:
Ross Perot warns of giant sucking sound at

Capitol in 1993.
room and more lighting is
provided by the original
chandeliers hanging from
the ceiling.
In the beginning, the
State Supreme Court was
also housed on the third
floor of the Capitol but
moved to another building in
1970. The original Court
Chamber has been restored
and is now used by the
Senate Appropriations
Committee.
When you leave the
Capitol be sure and walk
around the landscaped
grounds and see the statues.
The east front is the site of
the Governors inauguration
every four years and also the
site where Michiganders
gather to praise or protest
some policy. Ive attend several of each.
I heard Ross Perot, in his
distinctive, high pitched
Texas twang, tell us about
the North American Free
Trade Agreement, If this
agreement is signed as it is
currently drafted, the next
thing you will hear will be a
giant sucking sound as the
remainder of our manufacturing jobswhats left after
the two million that went to
Asia in the 1980sget

pulled across our southern
border. He was right.
Michigan hasnt recovered
yet.
The House and Senate
Office Buildings are located
across the street. Stop in and
visit your legislators. Even if
youre not interested in politics you should be aware of
your state government.
Things that happen here
affect every Michigander
every day. We all have a
rightand a dutyto make
our views known to our legislators. And you can see
your State Capitol, a
National Historic Landmark,
while doing it.
Guided tours hours are
conducted every half hour
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday and
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on
Saturday. Self-guided tours
are Monday through Friday,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 517373-2353 for information or
to schedule a tour.
So take the family and
head to the capital to see the
Capitol!
Email Rick at
rick.liblong@cox.net.
Rural Lifestyles
By Maria Brown
John Scheepers photo
TRI-CITY AREA
Those cheery yellow flowers
blooming right nowjust
what is their proper namedaffodil, narcissus or jonquil?
According to the experts, the
answer is it depends.
The first twodaffodil
and narcissusare one in the
same, says the American
Daffodil Society. Narcissus
is the Latin or botanical name
for all of these flowers with
daffodil serving as the com-
Jonquil are distinguished by the multiple flowers

that bloom on one stem, like this Silver Smiles
variety offered by John Scheepers.
mon name for members of the

genus. The organization
advocates for daffodil to be
used in all cases, except for
scientific writing
The name jonquil technically only applies to a small
subgroup, Illinois Extension
Educator Jennifer Schultz
Nelson notes, which exhibits
several small, fragrant flowers on each stem with flat,
reed-like foliage. Among serious growers who use divisions to classify the flowers,
jonquils fall into Division 7
and comprise some of the
species in Division 13. Each
of the 12 divisions is defined
by foliage, flower color and
form. The thirteenth division
is used for wild species and
hybrids, Schultz Nelson
writes.
Within the thirteen divisions of Narcissus, there are
at least twenty-five species,
with some debate on whether
this number should be greater.
The Royal Horticultural
Society maintains a Daffodil
Data Base that lists over
13,000 different named
hybrids of Narcissus, all
divided among the thirteen
divisions, she said.
The bulb experts at John
Scheepers, a mail order company, believe geography has
resulted in the use of multiple
The daffodil difference
Daffodil is the common name for Narcissus and should be used, the American
Daffodil Society says, in all cases except for scientific writing.
names. In colder climates,
Trumpet Daffodils were
prized and planted for their
hardiness while in warmer
parts of the U.S., the class of
Jonquilla Narcissi were
favored and grown for many
generations. The companys
product offering focuses on
the latter type of bulbstrue
jonquilsreferring to them
as valuable and increasingly
diverse, noting they are good
naturalizers that grow well in
zones 5-9.
Study soil type before planting trees

TRI-CITY AREA
Although Arbor Day has
come and gone, its still not
too late to consider planting a
tree. May typically has
enough rain and moderate

temperatures to allow a transplanted tree to settle in to
its new surroundings before
summers hot, dry conditions
hit.
Choosing a tree species
can be overwhelming, since
there are so many different
species available. Many bigbox home improvement
stores, and even grocery
stores, have potted trees
stacked at their entrances, and
it may be tempting to just
grab one that seems to have
pretty flowers or otherwise
interesting foliage. Before
taking advantage of that convenience, however, take a
moment to think about the
trees new home.
There are many factors
that can affect the survival of
a transplanted tree, including
available sunlight, soil Ph and
drainage, climate, and growing spaceboth above- and
below-ground.
For a transplant that is
just getting established, getting just the right amount of
water is especially critical. A
new tree needs regular, deep
watering for its first two years
as the roots extend into the
surrounding soil.
Soil texture is one important factor in knowing how
much water will be available
as the tree grows. Texture
refers to the general size of
the soil particles, and is divided into three overall classifications: sand, silt and clay.
Sand has relatively large

particles, while clay soil particles are the smallest, and silt
is between sand and clay.
Generally speaking, smaller
soil particles can hold a greater amount of water.

Thankfully, we dont need
to get out a ruler or microscope to actually measure
particle size. Its simple and
fun to determine soil texture
merely by feel. Take these
quick and easy steps:
1. Gather two or three
tablespoons of soil that are
free of roots or other plant
debris into your hand.
2. Add enough water (in
Weather
almanac
Lapeer station
Minimum temp.
26.2 on Wed., 27th
Maximum temp.
59.2 on Monday, 2nd
Rainfall
.75 inches
Growing Degree Days
for corn development:
Current: 193
Forecast: 256
small amounts) to make it feel

like moist putty.
3. Squeeze the ball of
damp soil. Does it remain in a
ball?
If it doesnt, its probably
sand.
If it does, squeeze the
ball of soil between thumb
and forefinger, pushing with
the thumb to try and form a
ribbon. Allow the ribbon to
drape over the forefinger as it
forms. Does it form a ribbon?
If it doesnt, its a loamy
sand.
If it does, how long does
the ribbon get before it
breaks? The longer the ribbon
that can be made, the more
clayey the soil is.
Knowing the general
amount of sand, silt and clay
in the soil can be one step to
help determine what type of
trees can grow there.
Species that can tolerate a
little drought stress can grow
in sandy soils, since sands
dont hold water as long as
silty or clayey soil. Jack and
red pine, as well as black oak
and honeylocust, can grow in
these drier conditions. At the
opposite end of the spectrum,
trees that can tolerate having
their roots occasionally saturated in water will survive in
more clayey soil. Common
native trees that can grow in
these more poorly drained
soils are hickories, northern
white-cedar, basswood, willow and swamp white oak.

For other ideas, refer to
the Michigan State University
Extension bulletin Going
Native with Michigan Trees.
For the week of

April 26-May 2
Emmett station
Minimum temp.
30.2 on Wed., 27th
Maximum temp.
58.6 on Saturday, 30th
Rainfall
1.77 inches
Growing Degree Days
for corn development:
Current: 164
Forecast: 216
Growing degree days are accumulated from

March 1 and forecast through May 9.
Weather data courtesy of Enviro-weather,
www.enviroweather.msu.edu
This article was published

by Michigan State University
Extension. For more information, visit www.msue.msu.edu.
To have a digest of information delivered straight to your
email inbox, visit www.msue.
msu.edu/newsletters. To contact an expert in your area,
visit expert.msue.msu.edu, or
call 888-MSUE4MI (888678-3464).
Toxic trick for arrangements

Every part of the daffodil is considered toxic. This is
a good characteristic as it makes these bulbs virtually
pest-proof, but not so great if you're looking to create a
mixed bouquet of spring blooms with something like
tulips. The sap daffodils emit after being cut can kill anything it shares a vase with. The Farmers Almanac recommends soaking the daffodil stems in a separate container
of water for 24 hours before creating a mixed display.
Flower power for Michigan

MICHIGAN The state remains a top producer of
floriculture products. According to the U.S. Department
of Agriculture, Michigan remains in third place for the
value of flowers and plants destined for the wholesale
market at $409.1 million, following California and
Florida in a national ranking.
The Great Lakes State leads the nation in the value of
sales for several annual products-begonia, impatien and
petunia flats; begonia, impatien, geranium and petunia
hanging baskets and potted geraniums and petunias-as
well as perennial and seasonal items include potted hostas
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Suncrest millage renewal to appear on August ballot

By Maria Brown
LAPEER
Commissioners have given

their blessing to put the
Suncrest millage renewal on
the August ballot. Petitions
for ballot measures were due
at the clerks office yesterday,
April 26.
During the primary elec-
tion, voters will be asked to

authorize .33 mills for the
next ten years starting in 2018
to equip, maintain and operate the Lapeer County
Medical Care Facility, also
known as Suncrest. In the
first year, the levy would generate
approximately
$887,536. The only entity to
retain its millage capture
would be the village of

Cliffords
Downtown
Development Authority.
In other recent commission business:
members gave the sheriffs department permission to
purchase 828 bicycle helmets
and 68 bicycles for the DARE
Safetyville Program. The helmets, expected to cost $3,270,
will be given to 1st graders three bullet-proof vests.

non-union and union fullwho attend the Safetyville equity adjustments of time employees who worked
Program. The bikes, expected $1,000 each were given to at least 1,040 hours in 2015.
to cost $4,757, will be given
to one boy and girl from each
of the 34 classes who attend
Safetyville and participate in
a related poster contest.
the department was also
given permission to seek a
grant to purchase one stab and
Few contests in
township races
Candidates file to fill board seats

By Maria Brown
Damage and debris left behind by vandals who have gained access to the interior of the historic former
school building in Almont.
Vandals: Police identify youths involved in B & Es

from page 1-A
fighters.
Fire Chief Don Smith is
requesting full restitution to
the fire department for the
cost of those fire runs which
amounts to $500 per run,
Mohr said.
She added that the
school district intends to file
charges and will also seek

financial restitution for the
damage.
Mohr said she planned to
meet Tuesday, May 3, with
schools Supt. Joe Candela
to further discuss the matter
and determine the anticipated repair and replacement
costs associated with the
break-ins and malicious
destruction of property.
Property in limbo?
As a matter of note, the
Almont School Board agreed
earlier in the year to sell the
vacant building and 14.85acre grounds to local businessman Jim Novak for
$135,000.
The sale is believed to be
contingent on the results of
an environmental study of
the grounds.
Novak, who was the
high bidder for the building
and property, has reportedly
inspected the facility.
An official closing
date had been set for May
10.
The names of the suspects are being withheld.
Talent: Area students earn tops spots at SkillsUSA

Besides gleaning insight
from Timmermans, who will
be making his sixth trip to
Nationals, Michael and Nick
can get a few pointers from
Nicks dad, Jeffery, who as a
teenager,
competed
in
SkillsUSA Nationals, taking
ninth place in welding.
His advice has been
practice makes perfect,
Nick said.
Both are seniors at
Dryden Jr./Sr. High School.
After graduation, Nick plans
to attend the Michigan
Institute of Aviation and
Technology and Michael will
study electronic engineering
at Oakland University.
This will be Matt
Schusters second trip to
Nationals. In 2015, he earned
a trip to Louisville to compete in Technology Services.
This time around, hes
entered
into
the
Internetworking contest, testing his knowledge of networks and routers.
Hes been given a packet
of objectives to prepare for
this next step along with
doing hands-on practice in
the ITnet lab with things like
cabling under the guidance of
instructor Kelly Ross.
Im hoping I can medal.
I feel like I have a good
chance, Matt said.
Its a pretty big place but
I know what to expect and
prepare for.
Chris Keller, an Imlay
City High School senior,
bested more than 15 other
competitors to take home the
gold medal in the Criminal
Justice contest. He impressed
the judges while completing
his tasks which included performing a traffic stop, interviewing a crime victim and
carrying out a misdemeanor
warrant arrest. He also aced a
written test.
Im very excited for
Nationals, Chris said.
Ive know I wanted to
be a police officer ever since
I was a little kid.
He plans to study criminal justice at Saginaw Valley
State University and minor in
Photo provided
The Public Safety program nabbed two gold medals at States thanks to Imlay
Citys Chris Keller and Alex Belbeck (center). Also pictured are (l-r) paraprofessional Blaine Howell Jr., Lapeer student Monica George and instructor Don
Hammond.
from page 1-A
This will be Almonts Matt Schusters second trip

to Nationals as an ITnet student.
business management.
Alex Belbeck, also a student of Don Hammonds
Public Safety program, will
put his firefighting skills on
display. The Imlay City High
School junior posted an
impressive timenine minutes, 5 secondsto complete
a series of tasks that included
raising a ladder, dragging a
dummy, pulling fire hoses
and donning gear. He secured
the gold medal with a good
showing on a written test.
Alex admits hes a bit
nervous going up against
gold medal winners from
across the country next month
but both he and Chris say

theyre grateful for the support of Hammond and paraprofessional Blaine Howell
who are helping them prepare.
Alex said hes also interested in criminal justice and
feels that a career in firefighting or police work would
satisfy his desire for a very
interesting job.
Both Chris and Alex are
members of the Lapeer
County Sheriff Departments
Explorer Program. Chris is in
his fourth year of the program, attaining the rank of
sergeant, while this is Alexs
first year.
Tyler Schumacher, a student at Venture High School
and participant in the
Residential
Electrical/
Plumbing/HVAC program at
Ed Tech, took first place in
Sheet Metal competition and
will also make the trip to
Louisville next month.
Other students who
placed at state level competition include:
Almonts
Jacob
Dzieszkowski, a welding and
machining student, took third
place in the welding fabrication team.
Almonts Carl Henkle, a
Residential
Electrical/
Plumbing/HVAC student,
took third in industrial motor
control.
Imlay Citys Hunter
Binkley, Yaquelin Soria and
Seth Hawthorne, Careers in
Education students, who
placed second for their community service project.
Imlay
Citys
Abe
Grasak, an ITnet student,
who placed second in internetworking.
Imlay Citys Joseph
Herrera, a culinary arts student, who took second.
Seven Lapeer students
Isaac Kerr, Travis College,
Colton Rodela, Adam Fisher,
Levi Bleau, Jacob Ryan and
Kyle Dalgleishand two
North Branch students
Blake Hoeksema and McCoy
DesJardinsalso placed.
LAPEER COUNTY
Come August, residents will
decide a handful of township
races in the Republican primary.
In Almont Township,
theres a seven-way race for
four trustee seats on the
board. They include incumbents Gary Groesbeck,
Kimberly Streeter and Scott
Stroup and challengers Steven
Hoffa, Kathleen Sterkel, Clay
Stroup and Dennis Sweers. At
least one newcomer will earn
a seat, filling Tom Moores
spot on the board.
In Arcadia Township,
there are no contested races.
Republican Lisa Skovranwas
the lone candidate to file for
the treasurers post held by
Patricia Cohoon.
In Attica Township,
incumbent Supervisor Al
Ochadleus faces a challenge
from Shaun Baker.

In Dryden Township,
Beth Sohn and incumbent
Bonnie Rumley seek the
clerks office. Theres also a
five-way race for two trustee
seats. Candidates include
incumbent Rex Haynes and
newcomers Carol English,
Kimberly Evans, Richard
Nash and Ralph Romanowski.
Incumbent Geary Priehs will
not seek re-election.
In Goodland Township,
Michael Juip will succeed
Barb Sak as trustee. Juip and
incumbent Norm Tanis were
the only filers for two trustee
seats.
In Imlay Township, as of
Monday, theres a four-way
race for two trustee seats.
They include incumbent
Michael Guerin and challengers Carla Jepsen, Wendy
Ross and Michon Thompson.
Trustee
John
Mulder
has opted to not seek re-election.
Adventure: Exchange
students call Imlay home
from page 1-A
Vanessa, who hails from

Germany, recalls how her
family puts a lot of thought
and planning to any trip but
its nothing for Americans to
hop in their car and drive
across the state with little
forethought.
Theres so much space
here, she said, echoing others sentiments.
Their immersion into
American culture and the
English language has been
rewarding and eye-opening.
Juliana said she came to
States with a preconceived
notion about America, developed from watching movies,
but concedes life isnt really
like the movies. Coming to
Michigan meant she got to
experience winter for the first
time in her life.
Juliana, a high school
senior, lives with the
Pickelhaupt family. She plans
to attend law school once she
returns to Brazil.
Tessa, a junior, said she
really enjoys her marketing
and entrepreneur class at the
Lapeer County Ed Tech
Center. She is enamored with
Americans candidness.
The people are so much
more open...they talk so
much. I like it, she said with
a laugh. Both Tessa and
Vanessa reside with the
Kalinowski family.
Tessa plans to start her
university studies upon
returning home.
For Nynne, a freshman,
the differences in education
systems stand out to her. In
Denmark, students have a different class schedule every
day but the weekly schedule
remains constant. Students
stay in one classroom all day
and the different teachers
come to them.
Nynne resides with the
Dillon family and participates
in track.
Vanessa, a junior, stays
busy as a student in the agriscience program at Ed Tech
and enjoys spending time
with the Kalinowskis horses

and lending a hand with her
host sisters dance studio. For
her too, navigating the education system has been an education in itself.
School is a lot easier
here than at home but I have
a lot more homework here,
she said.
The grading system is
different too.
Vanessa said having a
firm grasp of English is an
essential resume booster in
Germany and elsewhere in
Europe, making an experience like this very valuable.
If you want to move on
to the next level of your
career, you need to know
English, she said.
The girls are confident
this experience abroad will
benefit them in their future
endeavors.
Being an exchange student shows that youre independent, Nynne noted.
Benefits of their exchange
student opportunity go
beyond careers and formal
education too. I never imagined I would learn so much.
Ive had the chance to
improve my English and
learn more about myself,
Juliana said.
Coming to and living in a
new country all by yourself is
a huge challenge, regardless
of age, Tessa commented.
This kind of experience
helps you grow a lot as a person, she said.
Her housemate agreed.
Ive learned a lot about
myself and my social life has
improved, Vanessa said.
Nynne concurred: Ive
learned more about who I am
as a person. That and time
goes by really fast, she said,
reflecting on the few short
weeks she has before returning home.
Vanessa, Tessa and Nynne
came to Imlay City through
the Youth for Understanding
organization while Juliana
worked with AFS-USA, formerly the American Field
Service.
Flow: Water main breaks
from page 1-A

citys distribution system,
said Youatt. We had to contact a company to provide us
with hydrostops to stop the
water flow the north of the T.
Stopping the flow
allowed our workers to open
the valve to Pinnacle
(Vlasic) to ensure their continued operations, Youatt,
who added that water was
restored to the plant by late
Thursday evening.
By Monday morning,
May 2, Youatt reported that
all repairs had been made
and water flow restored to
both schools.
Our DPW worked hard
on Sunday to get everything
repaired, said Youatt. They
worked well together with
our contractor and they made
the repairs to the valve and
the T. Our DPW deserves a
lot of credit for their
efforts.
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If you like foot-stompin
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children in need, stop by the
Lapeer American Legion
Post this Saturday, May 7.
Starting at 5:30 p.m., the
Lapeer County Deputies
Association will host its 37th
Annual Childrens Benefit
Concert.
Tickets are $15 apiece or
$100 for a table of eight; with
all proceeds benefitting
Lapeer County Children.
A chuck wagon-style buffet dinner runs from 6-7 p.m.,
and segues smoothly into
series of musical tributes to
some of country musics big-
gest stars.
Sharing the Legion stage
will be Jeff Carr, performing
his tribute to Willie Nelson,
followed by Mike Suggs
uncanny impersonation of
Toby Keith. Also featured
will be local country artist,
Dave Lagness.
Event sponsors include:
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Legion Post is located at
1701 W. Genesee St. in
Lapeer.
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By Tom Wearing
ALMONT Paying off

a mortgage is generally a
very long time coming and is
always reason to celebrate.
Hence the satisfaction
and excitement of Almont
Lions Club members on
Sunday, April 24, who hosted
a mortgage burning party at
the Almont Lions Hall, located at the foot of Water Street.
The guests of honor at the
appreciation dinner included
many who were instrumental
in the construction of and
funding for the hall, which
has served the community
since April of 2003.
Before enjoying a bountiful dinner catered by Lenny
Millers of Dryden, current
Lions President Jim Ohlert
offered a welcome and
expressed thanks to all those
whose generosity, inspiration
and physical labor contributed to the construction of the
hall.
Ohlert alluded to the sig-
nificant efforts of now

deceased Lions members, Pat
OBrien, Cal Johnson and
Norm Rottman; along with Al
McMurray, Herb Lowell,
Don Kirby, Don Kirby Jr.,
Tom Moore, Jerry
Boldt,
Jerry Moore, Don Kulza,
Gene Ramin, Fred Treutel,
Dan OBrien, Jason Ohlert,
Jimmy Ohlert and Wes
Wagester.
A longtime Almont Lion
and past-District Governor,
Wagester followed with a
brief history of the building
effort, dating back to 1991,
when Lion Don Hart was
club president.
We used to meet at
Turreys bar/restaurant (now
Mikeys), then owned by
Rick Lange, Wagester
recalled. Later we met in the
Masonic Temple on Dryden
Road and the American
Legion Hall on School Street.
At the time, building our
own hall was the dream of
Lion Pat OBrien. We had
inherited a nice amount of
money which was invested,
and in 1996, we initiated an

offer to purchase the land
where this hall stands today.
Wagester noted that it
took four-plus years of
patience and perseverance
before ground was broken at
the property in the autumn of
2001.
And it wasnt until April
of 2003, that club members
were finally able to occupy
the new Lions Hall.
Between 1997 and
2001, Wagester recalled,
we had to wade through various permits and inspections
before we could occupy the
building.
Wagester pointed out that
the building effort also had
the support of former Almont
Village Manager Dave
Murphy, former Almont
Township Supervisor Bill
Kennedy, longtime member
Tom Sadler and former club
President Herb Lowell.
At that time our Lions
Club consisted of:
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Johnson, Curt Jones, John
Kalt, Bill Kennedy, Herb
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Revell, Norm Rottman, Ed
Smigill, Richard Sunich, Don
Treutle, Larry White and
myself.
Our members performed
many of the tasks necessary
to construct this building,
said Wagester. But it was the
help of all of you and others
who cannot be here today,
that made this day and building possible.
Thank all of you for
what you did to help with this
buildingand for what you
do every day to help make
Almont a better place to live.

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and participation are integral
to the continued success of
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shoes out of landfills.
Unique approach to going green

By Maria Brown
ALMONT Dont
throw those old shoes in the
trash...they can serve a new
purpose through the Almont
Cadette Troop 13353s Raider
Recycling project.
Leader Pam Russell
reports the troop is in the
midst of a unique recycling
program that has them collecting crayons, markers and
tennis shoes that would otherwise end up in a landfill. The
girlsMegan
Russell,
Morgan
Keller,
Lydia
Schlanderer and Megan
Staleyare undertaking this
effort as a Silver Award project.
Starting in September,
the girls placed collection
boxes in the classrooms at the
Almont Middle School and

Orchard Primary to collect
crayons and markers. To date,
they have collected almost 70
pounds of crayons and over
660 markers, Russell said.
The girls spent several
hours brainstorming and
always kept coming back to
concerns about the environment. They wanted to do
something different.
The crayons will be sent
to Crazy Crayons, an organization that turns unwanted,
rejected and broken crayons
into new handcrafted crayons.
Likewise, the old markers are
destined for Crayolas Color
Cycle program which repurposes them.
Any brand of crayon or
marker can be dropped off in
the boxes at Orchard Primary
and/or Almont
Middle
School, Russell notes.

Theyre close to reaching
their goal of collecting 100
pounds of crayons and 1,000
markers.
We wanted to focus on
markers, crayons, and shoes
because, unlike commonly
recycled things like glass or
plastic, people dont normally
think of those objects as recyclable, when they really are.
We want to try our best to
keep as much as we can out of
trash bins and landfills,
Megan Russell said.
They credit suggestions
from co-leader Barb Hartway
and family members for helping them find out about these
unique programs.
Last week, troop members officially kicked off their
shoe collection drive. Now,
until June 1, theyre accepting
tennis shoes, rubber cleats

and the like. The footwear
will be utilized by Nikes
Reuse-A-Shoe program, recycling them for use in athletic
surfaces like running tracks
and artificial turf.
Collection boxes for
shoes are located at the
Almont Middle School and
R&R Sporting Goods.
People should also feel
free to drop off their markers
and crayons in the shoe donation bins, Russell said.
Well empty the bins
regularly.
Morgan Keller said
theyre thrilled with the
results already, feeling a sense
of accomplishment.
The reason we chose this
recycling project was to help
make the world a better and
cleaner place, she said.
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Sports
Battle in BWAC twinbill
Spartans win opener, Raiders take the nightcap

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Photo by Kevin Kissane
TRI-CITY AREA
Imlay City halved a Blue
Water Area Conference varsity baseball doubleheader
against visiting Almont last
Wednesday.
In the opener, Imlay City
registered an 8-3 triumph
Imlay Citys Cameron Katkic looks to tag out
against Almont.
Almonts Stacy Houghton on a close play at sec Orlando Ramirez and
ond.
Marcus Aguinaga led Imlay
City with three hits apiece.
Tyler Livingston, Mike
Nadrowski, Jacob Lesniak
and Beau Barker added one
hit each for the Spartans.
Nadrowski and Lesniak
shared the pitching responsibilities for the victorious
Imlay City side. They allowed
four total hits.
Adam Finn (a double)
plus Austin Perkins, Matt
Creech added a single each to Schuster and Zach Revoldt (a
By Kevin Kissane
single each) accounted for
the Raiders cause.
Veronica Watson was Almonts basehits.
TRI-CITY AREA Almonts pitcher of record. In the second game,
Almont and visiting Imlay She allowed three hits, struck
City split a Blue Water Area out seven and issued no walks
Battle page 4-B
Conference varsity softball along the way.
twinbill on Tuesday, April 26. Kenady Kaufman (a sin In the opener, Almont gle and a double) and Haley
earned a 2-0 win against Medrano (a single) supplied
Imlay City.
Imlay Citys basehits.
By Kevin Kissane
Tyler Kautz (a double) led In the second game, Imlay
Almont at the plate. Stacy
Contests page 4-B CAPAC Capac split a
Houghton and Kaleigh
non-league road doubleheader versus Harbor Beach last
Friday.
In the opener, Capac
claimed an 8-3 win against
Almont, Imlay
split contests
Raiders take game one, 2-0,

Spartans bouce back, 4-1
Imlay Citys David Hart avoids the tag of Almont catcher Daniel DeBlauwe during a Blue Water Area Conference doubleheader last Wednesday.
Capac gains split at Harbor Beach

Harbor Beach.
Louis Aguinaga (four),
Andrew Sams (three) plus
Jason Tyson and Jeffrey
Opificius (two each) paced
Capac with multiple-hit
performances. The Chiefs
also received a hit apiece
from Dakota Brecht and

Michael Horton.
Tyson was Capacs pitcher of record.
In the second game,
Harbor Beach pulled out a
4-3 victory over Capac. That
battle lasted nine innings.
Aguinaga (three) and

Jacob Parski (two) supplied
Capacs
highest
hit
totals. They were backed
by Steven Ballard, Opificius,
Sams and Tyson who
added one hit apiece for the
Chiefs.
Dryden drops baseball games to Mayville

By Kevin Kissane
Almont second baseman Abbey Johnson looks to

throw out a runner versus Imlay City last week.
DRYDEN The Dryden

varsity baseball dropped a
pair of outcomes to visiting
Mayville last Thursday.
In the opener, Mayville
notched a 6-3 win against
Dryden.
Jared Czape led Dryden
with a pair of singles. He was
backed by Evan Pocius, John
DelCampo, Hunter Gall and
Jake Hagemeister (a single
apiece).
In the nightcap, Mayville
pulled out a 6-5 victory over
Dryden.
Hagemeister (three singles) posted the top Dryden
hitting
numbers.
The
Cardinals also had Gall (a
triple), DelCampo (a double),
plus Bailey Knuth, Sean
Riley, Ethan Hyatt, Josh
Brodsky, Ethan Rozanski,
Czape and Pocius (a single
each) reach the hitting col- Dryden first baseman Chris Watson stretches for a throw on a play against
Mayville last Thursday at home.
umn.
Almont earns 14, Imlay City

gets 8 and Capac 6 medals
By Kevin Kissane
TRI-CITY AREA
The Almont boys track team
supplied 14 medal-winning
efforts, Imlay City generated
eight, Capac managed five

and Dryden had none at the
Lapeer County Meet last
Friday.
North Branch High
School is where the action
unfolded.
No team scores were kept

at the meet.
Jacob Battani, pole vault
(a meet record-setting performance of 14 feet 1 inch) and
110-meter hurdles, 15.69 seconds; Michael McEwan, discus, 128 feet 2 inches;
Fernando Santana, 100 dash,
11.43 seconds; and Alec
Giles, 300-meter hurdles,
43.15 seconds; led Almont
with firsts.
McEwan, shot put, 37 feet
2 inches; Giles, 110 hurdles,
16.44 seconds; Santana, 200 (

23.47 seconds) and 400-meter
(54.15 seconds) dashes; supplied Almonts seconds.
Zak Hanaford, 400 dash,
56.53 seconds; plus Josh
Phelps, 1600 (4:52.93) and
3200-meter (10:48.61) runs;
gave Almont individual event
thirds.
The Almont 1600 (Tyler
Watt, Marcus Redman, Tom
Lulgjuraj and Santana) and
Fernando
Santana,
of Almont,
turns the
corner in
the 200
dash at the
Lapeer
County
Meet last
Friday.
Medals page 4-B
Area boys bring home 28 medals from County Meet
Girls combine for 23 medal-winning performances

By Kevin Kissane
Almonts Aubrey and Jacob Battani were named

Athletes of the Meet at the Lapeer County Meet.
TRI-CITY AREA
The Imlay City girls track
team collected 13 medal-winning performances, Almont
generated seven, Dryden
earned two and Capac managed one last Friday at the
Lapeer County Meet.
North Branch High
School is where the action

unfolded.
No team scores were kept
at the meet.
Ericka Lathrop, 400meter dash, 1:05.15; headlined for Imlay City with an
individual event first.
The Imlay City 800
(Elizabeth Shirling, Abby
Schefka, Carly Livingston
and Lathrop) and 1600 (Erika
Vanderploeg, Livingston,
Lathrop and Schefka) gave
Imlay City firsts as well. They
were timed in 1:53.62 and
4:27.93, respectively.
Livingston, pole vault, 9
feet 6 inches; Schefka, long
jump, 13 feet 10 1/2 inches;
Shirling, shot put, 30 feet 6
3/4 inches; and Camylle
Velazquez-Fuentes, 3200meter run, 12:54.94; picked
up Imlay Citys seconds.

Cameron Vaubel, high
jump, 4 feet 8 inches; Sophia
Rosillo, shot put, 29 feet 9 3/4
inches; Olivia Gulino, discus,
80 feet 5 inches; and Sarah
Evans, 800 run, 2:39.68; generated Imlay Citys individual
event thirds.
The Imlay City 400
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Softball
Capac turns back Harbor Beach twice

By Kevin Kissane
CAPAC Capac topped

host Harbor Beach, 5-3 and
14-4, in a non-conference
varsity softball doubleheader
last Friday.
Alexys Anderson (a double) led Capac to the game
one win. The Chiefs also

received a single each off the
respective bats of Aubree
Smith, Molly Montney,
Hunter
Smith,
Megan
Orlando and Megan Woods.
Cassidy Loridon was
Capacs winning pitcher. She
allowed four hits, struck out
10 and walked three along
the way.
Game two saw Capac
collect 11 hits en route to the
favorable outcome.
Izabelle Amador (a pair
of doubles), Woods (a double
and a triple) and Loridon (a
single and a double) put up
Capacs best offensive numbers. They were backed by
Madison Wheeler (a pair of

singles), Aubree Smith (a
triple) plus Miranda Parisot
and Anderson (a single
apiece).
Anderson was Capacs
pitcher of record. She gave
up three hits, retired seven on
strikes and walked two en
route.
notched a 4-0 victory over

Yale.
Kenady Kaufman and
Laken Hoody (a hit and one
RBI each) led Imlay City at
the plate. Madison Whitsett
and Cassie Malhado added a
hit apiece to the Spartans
cause.
Rebecca Rodriguez was
the winning Imlay City

pitcher. She allowed five
hits, struck out six and issued
no walks en route.
In the second game,
Imlay City used a 5-0 seventh inning rally to register a
6-5 triumph against Yale.
Cameron Katkic (a single and a triple) and Haley
Medrano (a pair of singles)

paced Imlay City with multiple-hit performances. They
were backed by Kaufman (a
double)
along
with
Rodriguez and Hoody (a single apiece).
Rodriguez got the win
for Imlay City in a relief
role.
By Kevin Kissane
IMLAY CITY Imlay

City varsity girls softball
team picked up a pair of Blue
Water Area Conference wins
over visiting Yale on
Tuesday, April 19.
In the opener, Imlay City
Almont trounces Burton Bentley twice
ALMONT Almont
swept visiting Burton Bentley,
15-0 and 12-1, in a nonleague varsity softball doubleheader last Thursday.
In the opener, Almont collected 18 basehits. Veronica
Watson (two singles and a
triple), Tyler Kautz and
Kristen Stanek (two singles
and a double each), Jaclyn

Hellebuyck (three singles),
Kaleigh Creech (a single and
a triple), Hannah Feys (a pair
of singles) and Abbey Johnson
(a single) made that output
possible.
Watson was Almonts
pitcher of record. She threw a
perfect game, retiring all nine
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Almont senior track

standout Fernando Santana
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For his effort, Santana
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Dryden junior track

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of the Week honor.
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of the batters she faced on

strikes.
In the second game,
Almont amassed a 15-hit
attack.
Kautz (a single, a double
and a triple) proved Almonts
toughest out. She was backed
by Creech (a double and a
triple), Watson (a single and a
double), Emily Feys and

Hellebuyck (a pair of singles
each), Houghton (a double)
along with Hannah Feys,
Johnson and Stanek (a single
apiece).
Stanek was the winning
Almont pitcher. She gave up
one hit, struck out eight and
issued four walks en route.
Capac falls twice to Algonac
Imlay City bests BWAC foe Yale twice
Drydens Megan Rinke scoops up a ground ball

during last Thursdays twinbill versus Mayville.
Dryden drops pair of

games to Mayville
By Kevin Kissane
DRYDEN Dryden
dropped both ends of doubleheader
versus
visiting
Mayville last Thursday.
In the opener, Mayville
registered an 11-1 triumph
against Dryden.
Mia Sliman notched the
lone Dryden basehit, collecting a single.
In the nightcap, Mayville
CAPAC Capac fell

twice to host Algonac in a
Blue Water Area Conference
doubleheader on Tuesday,
April 26.
In the opener, Algonac
picked up a 15-5 victory
over Capac.
Cassidy Loridon (a single and a double) and Hunter
Smith (a pair of singles) led
Capac at the plate. The
Chiefs also had Megan
Orlando (a double) along
with Aubree Smith, Alexys
Anderson and Morgan

Woods (a single apiece)
reach the hitting column.
In the nightcap, Algonac
registered a 15-5 triumph
against Capac.
Loridon (a single and a
triple), Anderson (a single
and a double) and Orlando (a
pair of singles) put up
Capacs top plate credentials. Megan Woods, Hunter
Smith and Aubree Smith
added a single each for the
Chiefs.
IMLAY CITY Imlay

City handed host Marine
City a 9-3 setback in a nonleague varsity softball contest last Thursday.
Rebecca
Rodriguez
(three doubles), Kenady
Kaufman (two singles and a
double) plus Cameron Katkic
and Cassie Malhado (three
singles each) led Imlay City

at the plate. They were
backed by Ali Harper (a double) and Haley Medrano (a
single).
Rodriguez was the winning Imlay City pitcher. She
allowed six hits, struck out
eight and issued no walks en
route.
CAPAC Capac swept

visiting Lutheran North, 3-0
and 10-5, in a non-league varsity softball doubleheader last
Thursday.
Izabelle Amador (a pair
of singles) and Alexys
Anderson (a double) led
Capac at the plate. They were
backed by Aubree Smith,
Cassidy Loridon and Megan
Woods (a single each).
Loridon was Capacs
pitcher of record. She allowed
three hits and struck out eight
en route.
Molly Montney led Capac
to the game two win as she
finished with a pair of singles.
The Chiefs also had Megan
Orlando, Hunter Smith,
Shiloh Sharff, Anderson,
Loridon, Woods and Amador
(a single apiece) reach the hitting column.
Anderson was Capacs
winning pitcher. She gave up
10 hits, struck out nine and ALMONT Almont
issued four walks along the routed host Grosse Pointe
way.
South, 15-1, in a non-league
varsity softball game on
Monday, April 25.
Kristen Stanek, Veronica
Watson and Katelyn Proper
Tuesday, May 10
led Almont with a pair of
Imlay City at Capac, 4 p.m.
singles apiece. The Raiders
Imlay handles Marine City
Capac sweeps Lutheran North
Softball
Baseball
Thursday, May 5
Millington at Capac, 4 p.m.
Peck at Dryden, 4 p.m.
Imlay City at Swartz Creek,
4 p.m.
Friday, May 6
Almont at Marine City, 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 7
Imlay City at Westland John
Glenn Tournament, 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, May 10
Almont at Capac, 4 p.m.
Richmond at Imlay City, 4 p.m.
Deckerville at Dryden, 4 p.m.
Softball
Thursday, May 5
Millington at Capac, 4 p.m.
Peck at Dryden, 4 p.m.
Imlay City at Clio, 4 p.m.
Friday, May 6
Marysville at Almont, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 10
Capac at Almont, 4 p.m.
Imlay City at Richmond, 4 p.m.
Deckerville at Dryden, 4 p.m.
Girls and Boys Track
Wednesday, May 4
Almont, Capac, Dryden, Imlay
City at Almont Coed Relays,
4 p.m.
Friday, May 6
Imlay City at Sterling Heights
Invite, 3 p.m.
Almont at Corunna Invite,
4 p.m.
outscored Dryden by a 15-11

count.
Sliman paced Drydens
offensive attack. She finished
with three singles and a double. Taylor Wakerley and
Amanda Lemke (a single and
a double each), Claudya
DeLand and Megan Rinke (a
pair of singles apiece) plus
Haley Primel and Trace
Ashmore (a single each) supported their performances.
Almont goes 2-1 at

Stars Tournament
By Kevin Kissane
ALMONT
The
Almont varsity softball team
posted a 2-1 mark at the Stars
Tournament last Saturday in
Grand Blanc.
Almont started their
three-game tournament stint
with a 7-4 win against LAnse
Creuse North.
Kaleigh Creech (two singles and a double) and Jaclyn
Hellebuyck (three singles)
led Almont at the plate. They
were backed by Tyler Kautz,
Hannah Feys and Stacy
Houghton (two singles
apiece), Abbey Johnson (a
triple) along with Veronica
Watson and Sydney Marrone
(a single each).
Watson was the winning
Almont pitcher. She gave up
six hits, retired five on strikes
and walked two along the
way.
Almont squared off versus Anchor Bay next.

When the final scores
were tallied, Anchor Bay
picked up a 5-0 victory over
Almont.
Creech posted Almonts
top offensive numbers. She
finished with a pair of singles.
Almont then closed out
tournament action with a
10-1
triumph
against
Bloomfield Hills Marian.
Creech (three doubles),
Houghton and Marrone (two
singles and a double apiece),
Hellebuyck (three singles),
Watson (a single and a double) and Katelyn Proper (a
pair of singles) paced Almont
with multiple-hit performances. Feys added a single
to the Raiders cause.
Watson was Almonts
pitcher of record. She allowed
three hits, struck out five and
walked none.
Almont rolls to 15-1 win
Almont at Cros-Lex, 4 p.m.
Girls Soccer
Wednesday, May 4
Capac at Algonac, 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 5
Imlay City at Almont, 4:30 p.m.
Friday, May 6
Imlay City at Clio, 4 p.m.
Monday, May 9
Almont at Armada, 4:30 p.m.
Yale at Capac, 4:30 p.m.
Imlay City at Algonac,
4:30 p.m.
Memphis at Dryden,
5:30 p.m.
Golf
Thursday, May 5
Almont, Capac, Imlay City at
BWAC Invite, Capac, 1:30 p.m.
Dryden at Sandusky, 4 p.m.
Tennis
Wednesday, May 4
Lapeer at Imlay City, 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 5
Bad Axe at Almont, 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 5
Imlay City at Cros-Lex, 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 7
Imlay City at Swartz Creek
quad, 9 a.m.
Tuesday, May 10
Imlay City at Yale, 4 p.m.
Cros-Lex at Almont, 4 p.m.
also received a single each

courtesy of Abbey Johnson,
Jaclyn Hellebuyck, Hannah
Feys and Stacy Houghton.
Watson was Almonts
pitcher of record. She
allowed three hits, struck
out 10 and walked none en
route.
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Tennis
Almont turns back Frankenmuth, 6-2
Photo by Kevin Kisszane
Almonts Lauren Deppe hits a forehand shot during a recent match.
ALMONT Almont
netted a 6-2 win against visiting Frankenmuth in a nonleague girls tennis encounter
on Tuesday, April 26.
In individual action, Faith
Standfest dropped a 1-6, 0-6
top flight verdict to Lindsey
Mertz; Maria Bussone
claimed a 6-4, 6-1 win against
Rachel Welch at second singles; Olivia Bussone obtained
a 6-3, 6-1 third flight victory
over Rebekah Gere; and
Lauren Deppe posted a 6-3,
6-1 triumph against Maddie
Walter at fourth singles.
As far as doubles play

was concerned, Ryann
Coenen and Sam Justice fell
by a 6-4, 6-7, 3-6 top flight
count to Mikayla Philp and
Courtney Aldrich; Elizabeth
Kerby and Marlee Kinner
picked up a 6-3, 6-2 win over
Saydie Layher and Sarah
Schriber at second doubles;
Brianne Gryspeerd and Nadia
Manko furnished a 6-1, 6-3
third flight victory against
Rebecca Schoenow and
Brooke Reinbold; plus Katie Imlay Citys Drew Katkic returns a shot during a
Smith and Gabby Wright recent court confrontation.
generated a 6-4, 6-1 triumph
over Andrea Notter and
Allison Rousseau at fourth
IMLAY CITY The came at the top singles posidoubles.
Imlay City girls tennis team tion.
registered a third-place fin- Hailey Campbell (fourth
ish in a tri with Brandon and singles),
Madalinn
host Lapeer last Saturday.
Thibodeau and Drew Katkic
verdict at second doubles; Brandons 14-point total (first doubles), Kendall
Brianne Gryspeerd and Nadia proved best at days end. Sommer and Agnes Krahn
Manko fell by a 2-6, 2-6 third They were followed by (third doubles) plus Joelle
flight count; plus Katie Smith Lapeer (13 points) and Imlay Jones and Trinity Cislo (sixth
doubles) added a point each
and Gabby Wright dropped a City (six).
0-6, 0-6 verdict at fourth dou- Grace Whitney led Imlay in their respective flights to
City a first. Her performance Imlay Citys cause.
bles.
By Kevin Kissane
Imlay scores in four flights
Raiders drop a non-league encounter

ALMONT Almont
dropped a 6-2 verdict to
Academy of Sacred Heart in a
non-league girls tennis
encounter last Friday.
In individual action, Faith
Standfest fell by a 0-6, 0-6
top flight count; Maria

Bussone netted a 6-4, 7-6 win
at second singles; Olivia
Bussone dropped a 3-6, 0-6
third flight verdict; and
Lauren Deppe earned a 1-6,
6-3, 6-3 victory at fourth sin-
gles.
As far as doubles action
was concerned, Ryann
Coenen and Sam Justice fell
by a 2-6, 0-6 top flight count;
Elizabeth Kerby and Marlee
Kinner dropped a 0-6, 0-6
Soccer
Haylee Wolle, of Dryden, throws in the ball during

a win against Landmark Academy last week.
Dryden rolls to 7-0 victory

By Kevin Kissane
DRYDEN Dryden
defeated visiting Landmark
Academy, 7-0, in a nonleague girls soccer clash last
Thursday.
In Thursdays clash,
Dryden jumped out to 3-0
halftime advantage.
Dryden then followed it
up with a 4-0 second half
edge, putting the finishing

touches on a 7-0 win.
Jordan Peters, Natalie
Poirier and Haylee Wolle
provided Drydens opening
half goals.
Sammy Ferrera (one) and
Kaylin Norman (three) added
Drydens second half goals.
Josie Carpenter drew the
goalkeeping assignment for
Dryden that day. Carpenter
finished with three saves.
Almont nets an 8-1 victory over Yale

ALMONT Almont
earned an 8-1 win against
Yale in a Blue Water Area
Conference girls soccer
contest on Tuesday, April
26.
In Tuesdays contest,
Almont used a 6-0 opening
half advantage and a 2-1
second half edge to prevail.
Caroline Tormala (two),

plus Isabella Meszaros,
Gabby Sturgis, Jennifer
Curtis and Kirsten Schapman
(one
each)
furnished
Almonts goals during the
opening half of action.
Alayna Panduren and
Mikayla McCarthy added
Almonts second half goals.
returned from Algonac with a

5-4 win in a Blue Water Area
Conference girls soccer confrontation last Wednesday.
Jennifer Curtis collected
three goals to lead Almont
that day. Kirsten Schapman
and Alayna Panduren (one
apiece) furnished the remain-
Heidi Theisen and Cassie

Latcha both played well
defensively for Almont,
according to Raider Coach
Erica DiMatteo.
Theya Demerits drew the
Almont that day. She finished
with seven saves.
Almont
holds off rival Algonac, 5-4
ALMONT Almont ing Raider goals.
Imlay City drops pair of matches
IMLAY CITY The

Imlay City girls soccer team
dropped a pair of contests at
home this past week.
Imlay City kicked off the
two-match stretch with a 4-0
loss to Blue Water Area
Conference rival Cros-Lex
last Wednesday.
Lexi Stalker drew the

Imlay City. Stalker wound
up with nine saves.
Two days later, Imlay
City dropped an 8-0 outcome to non-league foe St.
Clair.
Stalker was in net for
Imlay City that day. She was
credited with 23 saves.
Dryden shuts out Brown City, 7-0

DRYDEN Dryden
turned back visiting Brown
City, 7-0, in a girls soccer
encounter on Monday, April
25.
Sammy Ferrera collected
three goals to lead Dryden.
The Cardinals also received
one goal each from Maddy
Decker, Kaylin Norman,
Josie Carpenter and Haylee

Wolle.
Grace Burke, Ally Sobek,
Morgan Cox and Sawyer
Colmer all played well defensively for Dryden, according
to Cardinal Coach John
Burke.
Kelsey Hempstead got
the save in net for Dryden.
Dryden drops 2-0 decision on road

DRYDEN The Dryden
girls soccer team fell by a
narrow 2-0 count to host
Marlette last Wednesday.
Ally Sobek, Sawyer
Colmer, Morgan Cox and
Grace Burke excelled defen-
sively for Dryden, according

to Cardinal Coach John
Burke.
Goalkeeper
Josie
Carpenter also played well
that day for Dryden, making
nine saves in her debut in net.
Capac drops clash

to Richmond
Mary Miller,
of Imlay
City, looks
to protect
the ball
from a Yale
foe in
IMLAY CITY Imlay Mondays
City edged visiting Yale, 1-0, BWAC batin a Blue Water Area tle.
Conference girls soccer contest Monday afternoon.
With the outcome, Imlay
City goes to 3-6 and 3-5.
Kaylee Rucker netted the
lone Imlay City goal that day.
Kayla Louwsma handled
the goalkeeping chores for
Imlay City. Louwsma contributed seven saves.
Capac falls to
visiting Armada
Imlay City
slips past
Yale, 1-0
CAPAC
Capac
dropped a 7-0 verdict to
Richmond in a Blue Water
Area Conference girls soccer
matchup last Wednesday.
Savannah Cox and
Rebecca Roehrer took turns
in net for Capac that day. Cox
managed 18 saves and
Roehrer provided one.
SERVERS & COOKS
CAPAC The Capac

girls soccer team dropped a
5-0 outcome to visiting Blue
Water Area Conference counterpart Armada Monday
afternoon.
There Armada used a 1-0
opening half edge and a 4-0
second half advantage to prevail.
Savannah Cox drew the
Capac. Cox finished with 23
saves.
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Boys Track
Capac boys track drops BWAC clashes
CAPAC Capac lost

105-32 to Cros-Lex and
98-39 to Algonac in a pair of
Blue Water Area Conference
duals it hosted on Tuesday,
April 26.
Paul Livermore, pole
vault and 110-meter hurdles
(15.84 seconds); and Tyler
Saez, 100 (11.84 seconds)
and 200 (24.44 seconds)
dashes; led Capac with individual event wins against
Cros-Lex.
The 800-meter relay of
Ian Detroyer, Andrew Sams,
Brent Boers and Saez took
first as well. They stopped the
watch at 1:37.41.
Imlay City boys win BWAC dual meets

By Kevin Kissane
Almonts Adam Finn fields a grounder during a

game with Imlay City this past week.
IMLAY CITY The

Imlay City boys track team
downed
Armada
and
Richmond, prevailing via
respective counts of 91-46
and 81-56, in a pair of Blue
Water Area Conference dual
formance.
meets it hosted on Tuesday,
Tyler Zisler was the April 26.
winning Almont pitcher. He
struck out four and walked
four en route to the complete game win.
Ramirez
generated
Imlay Citys highest hit output, finishing with three.
David Hart and Lesniak
(one each) rounded out the
Spartans five-hit attack.
Brandyn Louwsma, Raul Rodriguez, Felipe Lopez

and Daniel Evard helped Imlay Citys 3200 relay
take first.
Medals: Almont wins 14,

Imlay 8 and Capac 6
from page 1-B

3200 (Jackson Brown,
Aaron Bryan, Giles and
Phelps) relays took third as
well. They were timed in
3:53.49 and 9:13.52, respectively.
Bruce Bollini, high
jump, 5 feet 8 inches; paced
Imlay City with a first.
The Imlay City 3200meter relay of Felipe Lopez,
Raul Rodriguez, Brandyn
Louwsma and Daniel Evard
wound up first as well. They
stopped the watch at 8:45.52.
TJ Reintjes, pole vault,
12 feet; and Rodriguez, 3200
run, 10:44.96; gave Imlay
City individual event seconds.
The Imlay City 1600meter relay of Alex
Dimmick,
Greg
Michajlyszyn, Louwsma
and Evard claimed a second
as well. They registered a
3:51.19 clocking en route.
Reintjes, long jump, 17
feet 2 1/2 inches; and Ryan
Johnson, discus, 111 feet 6

inches; furnished Imlay
Citys individual event
thirds.
The Imlay City 800meter relay of Jack Forti,
Brandon Goolsby, Theo
Collison and Bollini provided a third as well. They
needed 1:40.15 to accomplish the feat.
The 800 relay of Ian
Detroyer, Paul Livermore,
Brent Boers and Tyler Saez
led Capac with a first. They
were timed in 1:37.94.
Saez, 100-meter dash,
11.65 seconds; and Detroyer,
300 hurdles, 44.28 seconds;
provided Capac with individual event seconds.
Livermore, pole vault
(11 feet) and 110 hurdles
(17.85 seconds) gave Capac
individual event thirds.
The Capac 400-meter
relay of Danny Navarro,
Detroyer, Boers and Saez
added thirds as well. They
were timed in 46.84 seconds.
Combine: girls earn 23

top track performances
from page 1-B
(Shirling,
Schefka,
Vanderploeg and Livingston)
and 3200 (VelazaquezFuentes, Evans, Vanderploeg
and Lathrop) took third as
well. They logged respective
clockings of 55.43 seconds
and 10:52.74 en route.
Aubrey Battani, pole
vault, a meet record-setting
clearance of 10 feet 1 inch;
Meredith Rinke, 200-meter
dash, 28.74 seconds; and
Rebecca Measel, 300 hurdles,
49.4 seconds; paced Almont
with individual event firsts.
The Almont 400-meter
relay of Mariah Smith,
Kirsten Schapman, Battani
and Rinke also emerged victorious. They were timed in
54.06 seconds.
Almonts 800 relay of
10:51.98; furnished Imlay

Citys individual event wins
against Richmond.
The Imlay City 400 (Jack
Forti, Brandon Goolsby, Cody
Sich and Tim Ruolo), 1600
(Alex Dimmick, Brandyn
Louwsma, Greg Michajlyszyn
and Evard) and 3200 (Jacob
Swartz, Rodriguez, Brandyn
Louwsma and Evard) relays
also prevailed. They managed
respective clockings of 48.1
seconds, 3:49.69 and 9:10.13
en route.
Sich, pole vault, 9 feet 6
inches; Corey Zawada, long
jump, 16 feet 5 inches;
Collison, 400-meter dash,
56.77 seconds; Brandyn
Louwsma, 800 run, 2:17.13;
and Rodriguez, 1600-meter
run, 5:00.08.
Travis Wilcox, pole vault,
9 feet; Reinjes, long jump, 16
feet 1 inch; Ryan Johnson,
shot put, 33 feet 2 inches;
Cole Inwood, discus, 75 feet
2 inches; Sich, 100 dash,
12.37
seconds;
Julian
Dervishi, 110-meter hurdles,
19.66 seconds; Hart, 200
dash,
24.67
seconds;
Michajlyszyn, 400-meter
Smith, Schapman, Measel

and Rinke pulled up second,
thanks to a clocking of
1:55.52.
Smith, 100-meter dash,
13.75 seconds; provided
Almont with an individual
event third.
The Almont 1600 relay
of Smith, Schapman, Battani
and Measel wound up third
as well. They stopped the
watch at 4:31.5.
Rachel Vallad, discus, 88
feet, 7 inches; led Dryden
with a first.
Jodie Adams, 300-meter
hurdles, 52.37 seconds;
added a second to Drydens
cause.
Sara Herrera paced Capac
that day. Her 3200 run clocking of 12:55.96 paved the
way to a third.
ALMONT Almont
dropped an 86-51 verdict to
host Yale in a Blue Water
Area Conference boys track
battle on Tuesday, April 26.
Tom Lulgjuraj, high
jump, 5 feet 8 inches; Jacob
Battani, pole vault, 12 feet 6
inches; Michael McEwan,
discus, 123 feet 6 inches; plus
Fernando Santana, 100 (12.17
seconds), 200 (24.25 seconds) and 400-meter (54.05
seconds) dashes; paced
Almont with individual event
firsts.
The Almont 400 relay of
Joey Candela, Tyler Watt,
Dante Dudek and Battani also

emerged victorious. It took
them 49.79 seconds to accomplish the feat.
Alec Giles, high jump (5
feet 6 inches) and 300-meter
hurdles (45.21 seconds);
McEwan, shot put, 37 feet 0
inches; and Battani, 110meter hurdles, 16.87 seconds;
supplied Almonts seconds.
Giles, 110 hurdles, 16.94
seconds; Aaron Bryan, 300meter hurdles, 49.13 seconds;
plus Josh Phelps, 1600
(5:05.66) and 3200 (11:26.24)
rounded out the list of Almont
placewinners with thirds.
Dryden fifth at Wildcat Relays

By Kevin Kissane
DRYDEN The Dryden

boys track team generated 32
points en route to a fifth at the
Mayville Wildcat Relays on
Tuesday, April 26.
The long jump (Ian
Latulippe, Jeremy Roediger
and Bailey Knuth) and
Wildcat (Blake Porter, Tyler
Honnold, Jeremy Roediger
and Sam Peyerk) relays paced
Dryden with thirds. They
managed respective efforts of
46 feet 11 1/2 inches and 2:51
along the way.
Drydens high jump
(Honnold, Roediger and
Latulippe) and field event
(Jarrad Adams, Latulippe,
Porter and Roediger) furnished fourths. Those lineups
turned in respective outings
of 10 feet 2 inches and
Contests:
Meredith Rinke, of Almont, competes in the 200

dash last Friday at the Lapeer County Meet.
dash, 58.6 seconds; Jon

Louwsma, 800 run, 2:22.57;
plus Swartz, 1600 (5:18.07)
and 3200-meter (11:26.79)
added Imlay Citys thirds.
Bollini (high jump),
Reintjes (pole vault), Johnson
(discus), Pettit (300 hurdles),
Hart (400-meter dash), Evard
(800 and 1600 runs) and
Rodriguez (3200-meter run)
provided Imlay Citys individual event wins against
Armada.
The Imlay City 1600 and
3200 relays also emerged victorious.
Collison (high jump and
400-meter dash), Johnson
(shot put), Sich (100 dash),
Pettit (110-meter hurdles),
Dervishi (300 hurdles),
Brandyn Louwsma (800meter run) and Rodriguez
(3200 run) supplied Imlay
Citys seconds.
Imlay City also received
thirds courtesy of Dalton
Lansky (high jump), Inwood
(discus), Reintjes (100-meter
dash), Zawada (110 hurdles),
Hart (200-meter dash), Jon
Louwsma (800 run) and
Swartz (1600-meter run).
Almont fall to rival Yale
Capacs Sara Herrera and Imlay Citys Camylle

Velazquez-Fuentes battle it out in the 3200 run.

Ian Detroyer passes the baton to Capac 800 relay

teammate Paul Livermore at the County Meet.
Bruce Bollini, high jump,

5 feet 10 inches; TJ Reintjes,
pole vault, 12 feet; Ryan
Johnson, discus, 102 feet 8
inches; Robert Pettit, 110
(18.35 seconds) and 300meter (46.29 seconds) hurdles; David Hart, 400 dash,
56.34 seconds; Daniel Evard,
800 (2:13.55) and 1600
(4:55.46) runs; and Raul
Rodriguez, 3200-meter run,
Battle: Almont, Imlay City

split BWAC doubleheader
from page 1-B
Almont bounced back to
claim a 6-4 win against
Imlay City.
Brendan Ecker (a single
and a homer) and Schuster
(a pair of singles) paced
Almont at the plate. They
were backed by Josh
Ratzow, Perkins, Nick Pica
and Nick Terry (a single
apiece) supported his per-
Livermore (pole vault

and 110 hurdles) and Saez
(200 dash) notched Capacs
individual event firsts versus
Algonac.
The Capac 400-meter
relay team of Brent Boers,
Detroyer, Sams and Saez also
prevailed. They registered a
clocking of 47.2 seconds en
route.
Livermore (long jump),
Detroyer (300 hurdles) plus
Wheeler (1600 and 3200Trevor Boers, of Capac, clears the high jump bar meter runs) gave Capac seconds.
during a meet this past week.
Trevor Boers (high jump),
Livermore (110 hurdles) and
Livermore, long jump, 17 seconds.
feet 4 1/2 inches; and Thomas Wheeler, 1600- Jeremiah Crane (800-meter
Detroyer, 300 hurdles, 45.47 meter run, 5:22; tacked on a run) added thirds to Capacs
seconds; furnished Capacs third to Capacs cause.
cause.
By Kevin Kissane
from page 1-B

City bounced back with a 4-1
victory over Almont.
Kaufman and Medrano
led Imlay City at the plate,
generating two singles apiece.
They were backed by Rebecca
Rodriguez (a double) plus Ali
Harper and Cameron Katkic
1:05.57 en route.
The discus (Eric Johnson,
Austin Grondin and Adams),
sprint medley (Honnold,
Adams,
Latulippe
and
Peyerk), 1200 (Austin Zwiez,
Peyerk, Honnold and Porter),
2400 (Brenden Knuth, Tyrus
Atkinson, Corey Powell and
Bailey Knuth) and 6400
(Scott Bristol, Brenden
Knuth, Powell and Zwiez)
supplied Drydens fifths.
They logged respective performances of 236 feet 6 inches, 1:18, 3:00, 7:32, 24:41
along the way.
The shot put (Cody
Locke, Porter and Johnson)
and distance medley (Bailey
Knuth, Zwiez and Atkinson)
added sixths to Drydens
cause. They provided respective efforts of 81 feet 7 inches
and 13:39 en route.
(a single each).
Harper was the winning
Imlay City pitcher. She gave
up four hits, struck out four
and issued no walks along the
way.
Sydney Marrone paced
Almonts offensive attack
with a pair of doubles.
Houghton (a double) and
Kautz (a single) furnished the
remaining Raider hits.
Golf
Girls Track
Imlay City wins BWAC dual clashes

By Kevin Kissane
Almonts Josh Sustarich uses a little body english

while watching his putt approach the hole in a
recent match
Almont paces BWAC

Invite standings
By Kevin Kissane
TRI-CITY AREA
Almont (166) fended off the
respective challenges of
Armada (182), Cros-Lex
(184), Imlay City (188),
Richmond (196), Algonac
(200), Yale (202) and Capac
(214) to win a Blue Water
Area Conference Golf
Invitational on Tuesday, April
26.
Lakeview Hills Golf
Course is where the action
unfolded.
Jacob Wendorf shot a 39
and Josh Sustarich carded a

41 to lead Almont. The
Raiders also counted Hunter
Brandts 42 and Austin
Millers 44.
For Imlay City, Jonathon
Keeleys 43 set the pace. He
was backed by Tucker
Volmering (44), Connor
OBriens 50 and a 51 from
Garrett Roberts.
Ian Rennie posted a 50
and Eric Ransom chipped in
a 54 to lead Capac. The
Chiefs also counted Jared
Roosens 58 and Noah
Burgess 59.
Almont golf nabs

first at Rattle Run
By Kevin Kissane
TRI-CITY AREA
The Almont and Imlay City
golf teams took first and
fourth, respectively, last
Thursday at a Blue Water
Area
Conference
Invitational.
Rattle Run Golf Course
is where the action unfolded.
Almonts pacesetting
total was a 180. They were
followed by Cros-Lex (185),
Yale (187), Imlay City (190),
Richmond (193) and Armada
(206).
Capac also participated

but did not field a complete
squad.
Josh Sustarich shot a 44
plus Hunter Brandt and Eric
Conn carded 45s to lead
Almont. The Raiders also
counted Austin Millers 46.
Garrett Roberts and
Jonathon Keeley paced
Imlay City with 45s. They
were backed by Connor
OBrien (48) and Tucker
Volmering (52).
Ian Rennie led Capac
with a 49. Aaron Dueweke
(53) and Jared Roosen (56)
also competed for the Chiefs.
Ian Rennie, of Capac, follows through on a shot

during a recent BWAC Invite.
Dryden brings home a fifth
DRYDEN
The
Dryden golf team registered a
fifth-place finish at tournament hosted by Harbor Beach
on Monday, April 25.
Verona Hills Golf Course,
in Bad Axe, is where the
action unfolded.
Harbor Beach edged
Brown City, 189-191, for
team honors that day. They

were followed by Sandusky
(194), Ubly (214) and Dryden
(216).
For Dryden, Jake House
was low with a 44 over nine
holes. The Cardinals also
counted Jake Fuersts 53,
Max Kages 57 and Troy
Antushevichs 62.
Almont finishes in sixth place
ALMONT The Almont

golf team took sixth place last
Saturday at the Lakeland
Invitational.
The Meadows and Woods
Nines, at Mystic Creek Golf
Course, is where the action
unfolded.
Lakelands 328 output
paced the field assembled.
Northville (350), Dewitt (354),
Dearborn Divine Child (364),

Milford (368) and Almont
(378) held down spots two
through sixth.
For Almont, Hunter
Brandt was low with an 83
over 18 holes. The Raiders
also counted 98s from Eric
Conn and Josh Sustarich plus
Jake Wendorfs 99.
IMLAY CITY The

Imlay City girls track team
handed Richmond a 90-47
setback and made Armada
absorb a 71-66 loss in a pair
of Blue Water Area
Conference duals it hosted
Carly Livingston, pole
vault, 9 feet; Olivia Gulino,
discus, 82 feet 3 inches;
Sarah Evans, 800 run,
2:44.23; plus Camylle
Velazquez-Fuentes, 1600
(6:07.9) and 3200-meter
(13:12.82) runs; led Imlay
City with individual event
wins.
The Imlay City 400
(Elizabeth Shirling, Abby
Schefka, Erika Vanderploeg
and Livingston), 1600

(Ericka Lathrop, Schefka,
Livingston and Vanderploeg)
and 3200-meter VelazquezFuentes, Evans, Vanderploeg
and Lathrop) relays prevailed as well. They managed respective clockings of
55.5 seconds, 4:46.47 and
11:26.3 en route.
Jessica Bigger, high
Schefka, long jump, 13 feet
1 inch; Shirling, shot put (28
feet 10 1/2 inches) and 200
dash, 29.05 seconds); Hollie
Rager, 100-meter dash,
14.79 seconds; Eryn Gartley,
100 hurdles, 19.44 seconds;
Lathrop, 400-meter dash,
1:09.64; Kayla Louwsma,
1600 run, 6:30.34; and
Emerson OBrien, 3200-
meter run, 14:27.35; claimed

Imlay Citys seconds.
Cameron Vaubel, high
Mallory Wetzel, pole vault
(6 feet 6 inches) and 1600
run (6:33.09); Sophia
Rosillo, shot put, 28 feet 8
1/2 inches; Rager, discus, 75
1/2 inch; Olivia Moore, 100meter hurdles, 20.32 seconds; Gina Abbott, 200
(30.61 seconds) and 400
(1:13.42)
dashes;
Vanderploeg, 800-meter
run, 2:55.54; and Katana
Valle-Sloane, 3200 run,
14:39.77; added Imlay
Citys thirds.
Livington (pole vault),
Gulino (discus), Lathrop
(400 dash), Evans (800meter run) and Velazquez-
Fuentes (1600) gave Imlay

City individual event wins
versus Armada.
The Imlay City 800 and
3200-meter relays also
emerged victorious.
Bigger (high jump),
Schefka
(long
jump),
Shirling (shot put), Rager
(discus), Shirling (200
dash), Abbott (400-meter
dash), and Vanderploeg (800
run) furnished Imlay Citys
seconds.
Vaubel (high jump),
Cecelia Michel (pole vault),
Rager (long jump), Rosillo
(shot put), Gartley (100meter hurdles), Bigger (300
hurdles), Vaubel (400-meter
dash) and Louwsma (800
and 1600 runs) added thirds
to Imlay Citys cause.
Dryden takes second at Mayville meet

By Kevin Kissane
DRYDEN
The
Dryden girls track team
amassed 65 points en route
to a second at the Mayville
Wildcat Relays on Tuesday,
April 26.
The high jump (Mia
Sliman and McKenna Rudd)
field event (Hunter Hoffman,
Rudd, Rachel Vallad and
Hannah Weiss), shuttle hurdle (Jodie Adams, Emerson
Waite, McKenna Gierman
and Weiss) and wildcat
(Jodie Adams,
Kaylin
Norman, Kayleigh Hudson
and Sliman) relays led
Dryden with seconds. They
registered respective performances of 8 feet 10 inches,
1:19, 1:22 and 3:19 en route.
The discus (Courtney
Heike, Hoffman and Vallad),
distance medley (Alissa
Hurd, Hudson, Waite and
Rudd) and 6400 (Norman,
Waite, Hoffman and Hurd)
supplied Drydens thirds.
Rachel Vallad, of Dryden, lets the discus fly during a recent meet.
Those lineups logged respective efforts of 201 feet, 17:05
and 32:09 along the way.
The
sprint
medley
(Sliman, Norman, Gierman
and Adams), 1200 (Norman,
Gierman, Weiss and Adams),
and 2400 (Vallad, Hurd,
Hudson and Hoffman) relays
generated Drydens fourths.

They managed respective
performances of 1:32.34,
3:31 and 9:58 en route.
The shot put relay of
Virginia Cronkright, Heike
and Vallad notched the lone
Dryden fifth. Their top
throws, added together,
resulted in a combined toss

of 61 feet 6 inches.
A long jump relay consisting of Sliman, Rudd and
Weiss added a sixth to
Drydens cause. That lineup
turned in a combined
effort of 26 feet 4 inches
en route.
Capac falls to BWAC rivals at home

CAPAC The Capac
girls track team fell 109-26
to Algonac and 127-9 to
Cros-Lex in a pair of Blue
Water Area Conference duals
it hosted on Tuesday, April
26.
Sara Herrera (3200 run)
led Capac with an individual

event first versus Algonac.
Scout Senyk (high jump,
and 800-meter run), Satomi
Echizenya (200 dash) and
Reagan Wittstock (300meter hurdles); supplied
Capacs seconds.
Echizenya (long jump)

Jamy Tackett (shot put) and
Senyk (400 dash) added
Capacs thirds.
Capac notched a pair of
seconds versus Cros-Lex.
Echizenya ( 200-meter dash)
and Herrera (3200-meter
run) managed those showings.

Senyk (high jump),
Echizenya (long jump) and
Tackett (shot put) rounded
out the list of Capac placewinners with thirds.
ALMONT The
Almont girls track team
fell by a 100-37 count to
host Yale in a Blue Water
Area Conference encounter
Aubrey Battani, pole
vault, 9 feet 6 inches;
Meredith Rinke, 200 dash,
29.15 seconds; and Rebecca

Measel, 300-meter hurdles,
51.32 seconds; led Almont
with individual event firsts.
The Almont 400 (Lizzie
Rinke, Mariah Smith, Grace
Zimmerman and Battani),
800 (Lizzie Rinke, Meredith
Rinke,
Measel
and
Zimmerman) and 1600

(Lizzie Rinke, Meredith
Rinke, Smith and Measel)
relays also prevailed. They
logged respective clockings
of 55.48 seconds, 1:56.75
and 4:40.8 en route.
Measel, 100-meter hurdles, 18.36 seconds; pro-
vided the lone Almont second.

Smith, 100 dash, 14.39
seconds; Battani, 100-meter
hurdles, 18.61 seconds;
Kayla Pia, 800 run, 3:09.46;
and Olivia Hovis, 3200meter run, 15:11.97; added
thirds to Almonts cause.
Yale gives Almont a BWAC track loss
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Legal Announcements
CITY OF
IMLAY CITY
REGULAR COMMISSION
MEETING
APRIL 19, 2016
SYNOPSIS

Mayor Bargen called the meeting
to order at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners
present were Bargen, Rankin, Planck,
Romine, Kempf, and Ramirez.
Commissioner Tanis was absent. Also
present were City Manager Tom Youatt;
Former Superintendent of Waste Water
Treatment Rick Stier; Doug Skylis from
ROWE Engineering and seven members
of the community. The Commission
approved the agenda with the following
addition: 8.B. Lamb Steele Board
Appointment.
The
Commission
approved the Consent Agenda Items as
presented, including Regular Meeting
minutes of April 5, 2016, DDA Meeting
minutes of April 11, 2016, Parks and
Recreation Meeting minutes of April 12,
2016 and Payment of Bills including
Payroll of $55,422.29 and Accounts
Payable and Trust & Agency of $
286,637.98. Mayor Bargen presented
Proclamation to recently retired WWTP
Superintendent Rick Stier. The
Commission approved the Capital
Improvement Bond Resolution 2016-8
- North Almont Avenue as presented;
approved the First Street Sanitary Sewer
Proposal as submitted by Spicer Group
at an estimated cost of $125,000 for the

total project, which includes engineering
costs and construction administration
for Spicer Group in the amount of
$17,000 and appointed June Duthler to
the Lamb Steele Board as recommended. The meeting was adjourned at 7:26
p.m. Submitted by Anne McAvoy,
Deputy Clerk. Complete copies of the
minutes are available in the Clerk's
office during normal business hours or
at www.imlaycity.org.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF LAPEER

Estate of Terry Ann Cox, Deceased.
Date of birth: 8-16-1955. File No.:
16-038184-DE

To all creditors:

Notice to creditors: The decedent,
Terry Ann Cox died September 29,
2015.

Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will
be forever barred unless presented to
Randy Cox, personal representative, or
to both the probate court at 255 Clay St.,
Lapeer and personal representative
within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.
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P16553
202 E. 3rd Street
Imlay City, Michigan 48444
810-724-2565
ATTICA TOWNSHIP
4-27-16
Randy Cox
1092 Wilson Drive
Lapeer, Michigan 48446
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VILLAGE OF
CAPAC
PUBLIC NOTICE

The Village of Capac D.P.W. will
be flushing hydrants May 9th, 10th, &
11th, 2016 during the daylight hours.
Please take proper precautions.
Greg Smith,
DPW Superintendent
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VILLAGE OF
CAPAC
REQUEST FOR BIDS

CEMENT REPAIR AND
REPLACEMENT

The Village of Capac will be
accepting bids for the removal and
replacement of approximately 6300
square feet of cement on Main Street
and 2 sidewalks. The Contractor is to
provide a price for all related work,
labor, and materials. Said work will
comply with village specifications
which may be obtained at the Village of
Capac Office located at 131 N. Main St,
Capac, MI, 48014 Monday through
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Bids must be submitted no later
than 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2016.
The bids will be opened at 1:00 p.m. at
Notice of Public Hearing

Attica Township Planning Commission
the Capac Village Office located at 131

N. Main St, Capac, MI. The bid will be
awarded at the regular Capac Village
Council meeting held at 7:00 p.m. on
Monday, June 6, 2016 at the Capac
Legion Hall located at 115 N Main St,
Capac, MI 48014.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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VILLAGE OF
DRYDEN
SPECIAL MEETING
REVIEWAL OF GENERAL
FUND BUDGET
APRIL 26, 2016
SYNOPSIS

President, Betcher called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.

Council
Members
Present:
Betcher, Jones, Nash, & Quail.

The Council Approved the Agenda
with the addition under New Business:
Item A. Review Council Committee
Members and move all items down;
Discussion was held regarding what
members are on each committee;
Discussion was held regarding the
General Fund budget.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:35
P.M.

Complete copies of the minutes
are available in the clerk's office during
regular business hours or at www.villageofdryden.com
Holly A. Shroyer
Village Clerk/Deputy Treasurer
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EMMETT TOWNSHIP
RESIDENTS
Notice is hereby given that the Attica Township Planning Commission

will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 7:00 PM, or as soon
thereafter as the meeting agenda allows, at the Attica Township Hall, 4350 Peppermill Road, Attica MI 48412. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public
comments regarding amending Section 6.4 Performance Bond of the Attica
Township Zoning Ordinance to insure faithful completion of improvements, in
accordance with Section 505 of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act
110 of 2006, as amended.
A complete copy of the proposed amendments may be examined at the Attica Township Hall, Monday through Friday, except holidays, from 9 a.m. until
12:00 noon.
Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission, at the address
above, prior to the hearing. Verbal comments will be taken during the public
hearing.
This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of Michigan Zoning
Enabling Act, Public Act Number 110 of 2006, as amended.
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11100 DUNNIGAN RD. (M-21)
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SATURDAY, MAY 7 & 21, 2016
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SEMI-TRUCK TIRES - $1.25 PER INCH for TRACTOR TIRES
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ATTICA TOWNSHIP
ATTICA TOWNSHIP
Notice of Public Hearing

Notice of Special Land Use Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Attica Township Planning Commission

will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 7:00 PM, or as soon
thereafter as the meeting agenda allows, at the Attica Township Hall, 4350
Peppermill Road, Attica MI 48412. The purpose of the hearing is to receive
public comments regarding amending Section 2.2 Definitions, Section 3.1.1
Agricultural District; and adding Section 4.60 Small Wine Maker (micro-winery) Micro-brewery and Micro Spirits Distiller; and Similar Uses of the Attica
Township Zoning Ordinance to incorporate and promote agricultural economy
driven uses, use standards and definitions.
A complete copy of the proposed amendments may be examined at the Attica Township Hall, Monday through Friday, except holidays, from 9 a.m. until
12:00 noon.
Written comments may be sent to the Planning Commission, at the address
above, prior to the hearing. Verbal comments will be taken during the public
hearing.
This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of Michigan Zoning
Enabling Act, Public Act Number 110 of 2006, as amended.
Notice is hereby given that the Attica Township Planning Commission will
hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 19, 2016, beginning at 7:00 p.m., or
as soon thereafter as the agenda may allow, at the Attica Township Hall, 4350
Peppermill Road, Attica MI 48412. The purpose of the hearing is to receive
public comments regarding a request for special land use approval to expand
the A2Z Storage Unit Use with Outdoor Storage and a Managers Residence
requested by Daniel Marquardt on property zoned B-2 General Business and
located at 440 N. Lake Pleasant Rd., Attica MI 48412. A complete copy of
the application may be reviewed at the Attica Township Hall Monday through
Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, except posted holidays. Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Attica Township Planning Commission at the Township Hall address above. Oral comments will be taken during
the public hearing.
This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act Number 110 of 2006, as amended.
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ALMONT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

2016 SERVICE DRIVE RENOVATION
Bids will be received by Almont Community Schools

in the Office of the Superintendent at 4701 Howland Rd.,
Almont, MI 48003, until 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 for the Service Drive Renovation Project.
Documents are available electronically on R.C. Hendricks Online
Plan Room. Please visit www.rchendrick.com and click on Plan
Room. All addenda will be posted there as well. Each proposal
in excess of $50,000 shall be accompanied by a certified check or
bid bond in the amount of 5% of the Proposal. Checks shall be
drawn payable to: Almont Community Schools, as security for
the acceptance of the Contract and subject to the conditions stated
in the Instructions to Bidders. If the contract exceeds $50,000 the
successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and
Payment Bond. This project does not require the payment of
prevailing wages. The Owner reserves the rights to waive any informality in any proposal and to reject any and all proposals, or accept any proposal that is considered most favorable to the Owner.
18-1
The Village of Capac will

be accepting applications
for a part-time public
works employee.
Requirements
The employee must be able to operate all small
equipment necessary for the Village of Capac.
Be able to repair and maintain the development
of streets, water, sewer, parks and other related
operations of the Village of Capac. Medical card
and CDL License preferred
Application and resume deadline 4:00 p.m. May
6, 2016, to Village of Capac, Attn: Public Works,
PO Box 218, 131 N. Main St., Capac MI 48014.
For questions contact DPW Supervisor Greg
Smith at (810) 395-4355.
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ALBAR INDUSTRIES, INC.
Albar Industries, Inc., a Lapeer area leader in the

automotive painting industry is currently
accepting applications for the following positions:
General Production - Requirements include the ability
to keep up with line speeds, capable of performing repetitive

motions, lifting, and operating orbital sanders and buffers
while maintaining production rates.
Spray Painters Applicants must be able to operate and
maintain a paint spray gun, keep up with line speeds, and be
able to perform repetitive motions for up to 8 hours per day.
Applicants must be able to use respiratory equipment

and practice proper safety procedures.
Applicants must be available to work any shift.
We offer competitive wages and medical, dental,
and vision benefits.
Interested candidates may apply in person at
Albar Industries Inc.,
780 Whitney Dr., Lapeer, MI 48446,
by fax (810) 667-2197,
online at www.albar.com
or by email to hr@albar.com.
For e-mail submissions, please indicate job title

(General Production or Spray Painter) in the subject
line. No phone calls please.
HW-18-3
ALMONT COMMUNITY
SCHOOLS
Bid Notice
Almont Community Schools will receive sealed bids for:
2002 Chrysler Sebring, Mileage 126,125, A/C, Power
Windows, New Brakes, Tires less than 5000 miles
Pictures of car can be found on the transportation page
of the Almont Community Schools website.
Car can be viewed by appointment only,
call Bob at 810-673-9293.
Bids must be received by May 20th at the Board Offices
located at 4701 Howland Rd. Almont, MI 48003.
Almont Community Schools reserves the right to
accept or reject any bid, in whole or in part, or to accept
any bid deemed to be in the best interest of the District.
Car is sold as is. Almont Community Schools makes
no warranty, guarantee or representation of any kind,
expressed or implied, as to the condition of the property
offered for sale.
Please note that upon removal of the property, all sales
are final. Payment is due within 5 days of award of bid
and shall be in the form of cash, cashiers check, certified check or money order.
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2001
FORD
TAURUS,
134K,
V6,
AUTOMATIC,
TRANSMISSION
LEAKS,
NEWER FRONT TIRES, GOOD
BRAKES, GOOD BATTERY,
STARTS GOOD. $400. 810417-2249. A-16-5
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1989 LINCOLN TOWN CAR,
showroom condition, stored winters, a beautiful car! $4,200.00
or best offer. Call 810-660-7469.
A-1-CAT
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DOG TRAINING SALE! We

come to your home. Need
help with: jumping, nipping,
housebreaking, pestering visitors, barking, come, stay, leave it
or more? 810-728-0904 www.
familydogmanners.com.
P-18-4
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FOR SALE: 25 gal, 8 spreader,

class zero - 1, 3 point hitch, 12 v
electric pump. 810-724-1251.
FS-18-4
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BOAT FOR SALE: 2000 Lund
Fishing Boat, 60 hp Merc. 4
stroke, Lund trailer (garage kept)
Must see to appreciate. 810798-3602.
FS-18-3
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4 NEW TIRES - Goodyear
Wrangler P275-65R18 $400.
2013 Arising Cargo Trailer, 14
ft., single axle, side door, fold
down door on back $2,500.
586-292-9567.
FS-17-2
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3 WEED WACKERS FOR SALE
Weed eater, Mac 28 16,
ClubCadet. All are curve shaft,
all are good condition & ready to
work. $40.00 each 810-4172249. FS-16-6
...................................................
JOHN DEERE L110 automatic
riding mower 42 deck, 17.5 hp,
new blades, battery, spark plugs,
gas filter, oil, 7 years old, only
used 3 years. $850.00 810-3102478. FS-16-4
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RUMMAGE SALE at First

Congregational Church U.C.C.
275 Bancroft St., Imlay City (part
of Garage Sale Mania) May 5
and 6 Only! 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
GS-17-2
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COME HOME TO
HICKORY SQUARE
APARTMENTS
IMLAY CITY
Garage Sale Mania Sale
1 Bedroom...........Starting at $560
Estate Sale
VFW HALL
IMLAY CITY
EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST
to join our team. Apply at Shear
Hair and Tanning. Ask for Sonia.
130 N. Almont Ave. Imlay City,
MI 810-724-0677 HW-18-4
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FULL TIME JANITOR NEEDED
for 67 bed nursing home facility
located in Armada, day shift
position, $10.50/hr. with benefits. Paid training. Background
check/physical and drug screen
required. Apply in person at
22600 W. Main Street, or online
at www.thevillagerehab.com or
call 586-473-3210. HW-18-2
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SENTECH
SERVICES
IS
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
for Assembly & Molding
operators for a busy client in
Imlay City. All shifts available,
competitive pay, excellent
benefits
upon
hire
in.
w w w. s e n t e c h s e r v i c e s . c o m .
(810) 984-3150. HW-17-4
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LAWN
MAINTENANCE
COMPANY, Almont area, looking for laborers/crew members.
Must have own transportation.
Call 810-614-5605. HW-17-2
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SEEKING
REGISTERED
MEDICAL ASSISTANT FOR
FAMILY PRACTICE LOCATED
IN
YALE.
CUSTOMER
FOCUSED, TEAM PLAYER,
AND WILLING TO ASSIST IN
FRONT OFFICE. FULL-TIME
POSITION WITH BENEFITS
AND COMPETITIVE PAY. IF
YOU ARE READY FOR A
CHANGE AND WANT TO
WORK
IN
A
TEAM
ATMOSPHERE,
APPLY
TODAY! SEND RESUME TO
K L AW S O N D O @ C O M C A S T.
NET. HW-16-3
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EXPERIENCED SERVERS and
cooks needed for family restaurant in Armada. Full or part time
available and immediate start.
Please apply within at Papas
Family Restaurant 23056 E
Main St Armada 48005 HW-16-4
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FA C T O R Y / P R O D U C T I O N
WORKERS NEEDED. Starting
wage $9.00/hour immediate
openings available for qualified
individuals. Must have high
school diploma or GED, no felonies, reliable transportation and
must be able to pass drug test.
Please call Reliable Staffing at
810-667-5140. HW-15-4
ELK
LAKE
ATTICA
4BR/2.5 BA home with Elk Lake Access.
Enjoy the lake - or - Swim in the Pool.
Updated home - move in ready.
Call Patty 810-664-1978
Realty Executives Main Street

1022 South Lapeer
Patty
Lapeer, MI 48446
patty@buylapeer.com Clendenan
fax: 810-277-0189
RE-18-1
Large Public Real Estate and

Estate Auction
Saturday May 7, 2016 @ 10:30 A.M.
Located at:
1677 E. Newark Rd. in Lapeer, MI 48446

1 mile North, 2 miles East of Lapeer
90 Acres Prime Farmland w/Home and

Buildings in Lapeer County
Tractors, Farm Equipment, Collectibles,
Antiques, Guns, Gas Pumps, Signs, Petro
Collectibles, Large Qty Depression, Carnival
Glassware, Victoria Furniture, Old Toys.
Kingsbury-Hofman Living Trust
Visit websites for open houses, photos,
Terms/conditions, complete list of chattel.
Chuck Cryderman & Associates LLC
Gary M. Berry Auctioneers
586-784-8890 248-299-5959
crydermanauctions.com
garymberry.com
A-18-1
Lapeer County Vision Center
724-EYES
Doctors of Optometry
Craig J. Watson, O.D Jeffrey D. Johnston, O.D.
518 S. Cedar Street, Imlay City

Fax: 724-6644
CAPAC
PHARMACY
BEER WINE LIQUOR LOTTO
Store Hours: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm;

and Sunday 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm
Pharmacy Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm;
Saturday 9:00 am - 2 pm; Closed Sunday
136 N. MAIN ST.
Want to Rent
47 YEAR-OLD MALE looking
for efficiency apartment in Imlay
City. 248-977-8964. 17-2
...................................................
For Rent
~Newly Remodeled~
Full & Half-day Rental
810-338-0163/810-724-6102
VFW HALL
BROWN CITY
Seating For 450
Air-Conditioning
Newly Remodeled
1/2 Day, Whole Day, Weekend
Wedding Reception Rentals
Bar Parking
Garage Sale
Garage Sale
May 5 - 7
Sale ends at 12pm Saturday.
Variety of items including
home decor, clothing, and
childrens items.
4440 Champion Dr.
Attica
GS-18-1
FR-1-26
810-346-3300
or 810-346-3548
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Estate of Gary Schoonover
Auction
Wednesday, May 11 11 AM
Professional
Directory
M O V I E R E N TA L S
ESTATE SALE + 2 NEIGHBORING SALES. 355 N. Youngs Rd

Attica . May 5th thru 7th.
Furniture, dishes, treadmill,
china, wall hangings, collectibles, christmas decorations and
much more. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
ES-18-1
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John Deere 235 Garden tractor,

ceiling lights and fan, 2 Lazy boy
recliners, camping, hunting, and
fishing equipment, snowmobile
suits, mens golf shirts, ball caps,
sports collectibles-Tigers, Red
Wings, U of M items, holiday accessories, die cast toys, household
items and MORE! GS-17-2
810-395-2336
Location: Eastern MI Fairgrounds

Entrance off Almont Ave., Imlay City
Directions: From I-69 & M-53, (Exit #168) in Imlay City,
go North on M-53 for approx. 1 mile, turn West on Borland
Rd, then turn North on Almont Ave. to Fairground entrance.
Watch for auction signs.
The trustee of the Gary Schoonover Estate has
commissioned Rowleys Auction Service to liquidate the
personal property listed at Live Public Auction.
Auctioneers Note: Be on time, a nice fast-paced
auction! Good Off-Road Parking. Due to the estates
location and the amount of personal property, all
items will be relocated to the auction location.
Vehicles & Motorcycle

Trailers & Tools
Lawn Mower & Outdoor Equipment
Automotive & Shop Related Items
Household & Misc.
site
Terms: Cash, Checks, Major credit cards.
See our webst &
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for large li
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photos!
paid in full day of sale. Lunch Available.
Rowleys Auction Service

810-724-4035
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Fleetwood Tioga motorhome on
F-450 Ford Chases, 24, sleeps
6, 11,600 miles, cover. Very
good condition. 810-724-1251.
FS-18-4
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6150 Attica Rd. Imlay City
1/2 west of Blacks Corners Rd.
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BEDROOM APT with Granite
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Almont 810-798-8091. APR-154
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Commercial For Rent

DOWNTOWN
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Available for Rent Budget
Friendly and lots of potential
810-798-8091. HW-15-4
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Insurance. Please call Ryan
810-724-6861. HW-18-2
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR LANDSCAPING AND

GROUNDSKEEPING WORKERS

7 temporary full-time positions, FineLine Landscape Construction & Maintenance

7934 Newark Rd., Imlay City, MI 48444.
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Fully Insured Licensed Builder
Grateful for the

surprise adventure
The hens began working

towards my corner of the
field. But still not close
enoughat about 100 yards,
I thought theyd all change
direction.
My setup consisted of
four rubber turkeys: alert
hen, feeding hen, receiving
hen and a jake. In the afternoon they dont seem to
yelp or gobble, so I was
staying quiet. But to pull the
tom in, frustrated at following three very uninterested
hens, I started to purr with
my slate caller. This got his
attention. He stood there,
head high, stiff as a statue,
assessing my decoy flock,
listening to the purrs. This
went on for five minutes at
leastmy hand started getting tired, and I was wondering whether turkey hunting
would give me carpel-tunnel.
Then he started to move
my way, leaving the three
live (real) hens. He went
quickly from a walk to a
sprint, and he darted straight
at me (and at the jake), body
wiggling, head and caruncles
red, mad as a hornet at the
jake invading his territory.
He hit the breaks at 20
yardsand too late! Lights
Call Today 810-560-3677
Your Local Agent

- for -
Photo provided
Editors note: The following turkey hunting

adventure was submitted by
the Rev. Paul Ward, pastor
of Sacred Heart Catholic
Church in Imlay City. Fr.
Ward is also the director of
the Trailblazers Youth
Pilgrimages.
went out turkey hunting
Sunday afternoon at Leon
Boruskos in Imlay City. I
had a migraine, probably
because of the weather, and
hoped the relaxation might
make it go away, but little
expectations of actually killing an afternoon turkey. I
went to a blind I had already
prepared; I set up there
based on last years observation, that before roosting
theyd always work more or
less to that corner of the
field in the afternoon.
A couple hens came out
into the field, 300-plus yards
off, and fed on bugs and
nasty things, as is the way
with turkeys. They mixed
amicably with two geese,
who didnt seem to mind
their presence.
They strolled about grazing for a couple hours, while
I read, snacked and
prayedbut kept my eye on
them. Then a tom appeared.
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Fr. Paul Ward with his 21 lb. turkey.

out for a 21 lb bird with a 9
inch beard!
But, faithful to form, I
shot through the edge of my
blind window. The shot was
good, only a tad bit less than
perfect for the blind-passthrough error.
When the tom fell, the
two geese waddled over to
take a look at him, perhaps
like gawkers on a freeway
when theres a terrible accident, but then went back to
Grandfather
and grandson
share hunting
memories
It was hard telling who was
more excited...
veteran wild turkey hunter Jeff
Weingartz or his
grandson David
Swoish, (age 9)
when the pair
doubleteamed a
wild turkey this
past week.
Davids bird had
a 9 inch beard
and he made a
perfect 20 yard
shot.
Congratulations
to both grandpa
and grandson!
their puddle. That was very

curious to watch.
It was very exciting calling in a tom with purrs and
having him charge like that a great hunt, on a day I
expected little results, and
wasnt even feeling all that
well. I thank the Lord for
every animal he sends my
way and permits me to harvest. And may God bless
Leon.
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Things Really Move In the Classifieds!
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Al McMurray, of Almont, with a giant 30 lb. opening day wild turkey. The
bird sported a 11 and a half inch beard and was taken near Forrestville,
Michigan. After shooting the turkey, three other toms attacked the dead
bird and Al had to chase them away.
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