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Social media
threat leads
to an arrest
Capac student facing
Cards win Invite charges for Snapchat post

Photo by Catherine Minolli

Dryden boys track teams
sweep Green Devil event,
...see page 17
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
CAPAC — An 18 year-old student is facing
criminal charges following a “very disturbing” After evacuating the building on Friday afternoon, firefighters enter to assess
social media post directed at the district. the situation as winds created instability in the roof and rooftop air condition-
Samuel Waddy was arraigned on Monday

WINDY CITY
ing units at the Kroger store.
afternoon on two counts—using a computer to
commit a crime and telecommunication service,
malicious use.
According to Capac Police
Chief Heather Fantin, Waddy is
accused of allegedly using
Snapchat to “make a threat that
caused a lot of people to be
uncomfortable” on Friday.
Fellow students at the junior/

Ride to recovery Samuel

Waddy
senior high saw the post and
alerted administrators who, in
turn, contacted police.
Friday’s storm takes toll on Imlay City firefighters
By Tom Wearing communication lines. open our (electric-operated)
Fundraisers set for horse- Fantin said the threat was made Fire Chief Rick Horton front doors at the hall.”
toward students. She said the alleged suspect is twearing@pageone-inc.com
riding accident victim, said firefighters responded Horton said that when
currently a junior. IMLAY CITY — The to eight wind-related inci- Imlay City Kroger request-
...see page 10 Superintendent Jeff Terpenning declined to big wind that blew through dents on Friday, including ed assistance at around 1:30
comment on the nature of the threat but on Friday, May 4, resulted one in front of the fire hall p.m., firefighters had to
described it as “very disturbing.” in numerous responses by at 338 Third Street. manually open the side
Terpenning said the suspect was not on firefighters and emergency Horton said a live elec- doors to allow an aerial lad-
school grounds that day and was eventually personnel. trical wire snapped and fell der truck to exit the building
taken into custody by Capac Police. Parents According to official to the ground between the and respond to the scene.
were notified of the incident through a recorded weather sources, the sus- fire hall and Imlay City Post “We had four people at
phone message. tained winds continued Office, which had to be the Kroger situation,” said
“Any student who wants to make up those through much of the day, evacuated. Horton. “When they got
disturbing posts or post comments like that, reaching gusts of up to 68 “That live wire was there, the metal sheeting on
they’ll know we’ll act quickly and immediately,” mph. probably the most challeng- the roof was flapping in the
Fitness = health
Terpenning said. The heavy winds led to ing thing we had to deal breeze, and the AC units
“We will continue to investigate it and act numerous reports of downed with,” said Horton. “With
Charges page 10 tree limbs, electrical and the power out, we couldn’t Windy page 10
Local fitness trainer,
firefighter inspires,

Millage eyed to fund new fire hall

...see page 8

Proposal to Michigan Dept. of Natural

Resources.
appear on In addition to building
costs, the millage would
Imlay City pay for site acquisition,
mandated environmental
ballot Aug. 7 work, demolition of the
old DNR building, design
By Tom Wearing fees, engineering fees and
twearing@pageone-inc.com furnishing and equipping a
new hall.
IMLAY CITY — City City Manager Tom
commissioners on Tuesday Youatt said a new fire hall

Music in the air

unanimously approved a has been at the top of the
resolution to place a city commission’s to-do
2.0463-mill bond proposal list since he arrived.
Photo by Tom Wearing

Almont, Imlay City on the August 7 ballot to
concert series on tap pay for a new fire hall.
...see page 11 The city plans to issue
general obligation bonds in
the amount of $3 million
over a period of 20 years.
TRI-CITY The estimated millage
levied in 2019 would be
TIMES 2.0323 mills, or a little
more than $2 per $1,000 of
taxable property value.
ONLINE Based on the requested
millage rate, homeowners
tricitytimes-online.com
“The existing fire hall
(at 150 N. Main St.) has
served the very city well,”
Youatt said, “but the build-
ing is outdated and it has
The fire department has outgrown the hall built in 1967, which is located outlived its usefulness.”
on Third Street downtown. City officials hope the community will sup-
port a millage proposal to construct a new hall.
The existing fire hall
was built in 1967. A rear
whose properties are val- If approved by voters, parcel at 571 E. Borland
addition was constructed
in 1972.
ued at $100,000 (taxable the millage would pay for Rd. “A new hall is needed
value of $50,000), would
pay an extra $100 per year.
the construction of a new
fire hall on a 2.66-acre
The property was for-
merly owned by the Millage page 10

FACEBOOK Survey results to be revealed soon

facebook.com Capac council hosts special meeting to open, count surveys on medical marijuana facilities
By Maria Brown
/Tricitytimes/ mbrown@pageone-inc.com
CAPAC — The village coun-
cil will tally surveys at a special
The Tri-City Times meeting on Monday, May 14
is printed on beginning at 6 p.m. at the Capac
recycled paper Museum. The document, sent to
1,258 registered voters in the vil-
lage limits last Tuesday, is asking
recipients to state whether they are
or are not in favor of allowing
medical marijuana growing and
processing facilities in the village.
Responses are due back tomorrow,
May 10.
The public is invited to attend
and witness the opening and
counting of completed surveys.
The council, after making that
decision at Monday night’s regular
meeting, also voted to not com-
pensate themselves for attending
the special meeting.
Additionally, the council has
requested that the proposed ordi-
nance to allow for medical mari-
juana facilities, currently under
revision by their attorney and
planner, be returned to them by
May 17 for consideration at their
next regular meeting on the 21st.
Attorney Al Francis identified
five areas in the draft document
that required further clarification
or additions.
Earlier this year the planning
commission drafted that ordi-
nance, allowing for commercial
grow and processing facilities as a
special land use.
The council initiated the pro-
cess in late 2017 as allowed by the
state’s Medical Marihuana
Facilities Licensing Act
(MMFLA) after King Midas’s
Matt Roman approached the vil-
lage saying he wanted to construct
a large growing and processing
operation in the area.
Last month, public outcry in
opposition to the facilities prompt-
ed the council to consider putting
an advisory on the August ballot
for a vote; instead, they opted to
utilize a paper survey which was
sent out May 1. Village clerk Lisa
Lulis obtained names and address-
Survey page 10
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‘Garage Sale Frenzy’ to return May 17-19
Almont gearing up for community event
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
ALMONT — If you
enjoy garage sailing, be
sure to mark May 17-19 on
Orange barrels in Capac area
ST. CLAIR COUNTY — The road commission
hosted by residents in
Almont Village and
ety of household goods,
clothing for adults and chil- wants to make motorists aware of area closures and
Township. dren, toys, tools, antiques, projects.
your calendars. In Lynn Township, Norman Road, between
Those dates coincide The addresses of those crafts and other items avail-
who registered to host able for low prices. Hackman and Kelly roads, is closed until further
with the 2018 Almont notice due to structure deterioration at the Lovejoy
“Garage Sale Frenzy;” garage sales at their homes While in town, resi-
will appear on this year’s dents and visitors are Drain.
three days of fun and bar-
Garage Sale Frenzy maps. encouraged to stop for a In Mussey Township, drivers can expect intermit-
gain hunting at garage sales
The maps are available bite at any of the local eat- tent lane closures this week on Downey Road, between
at the local Lakestone eries, or take the opportu- Bryce and Capac roads, for a crack filling project.

DOWNTOWN
Bank & Trust and Tri- nity to visit and support the
County Bank branches. local business community.
Throughout the week-
end, bargain hunters can
expect to find a large vari-
For questions or more
information about Garage
Sale Frenzy, call the Almont
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by Sheriff’s office
By Catherine Minolli calls from a male who specific sum of money—in
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TRI-CITY AREA — particularly with the ing warrants.
Officials are warning of a
new scam that hit the
Lapeer area last week.
Warrant The scammer
instructs the target
to stay away from
Four Days Only!! $
On Wednesday, the Lapeer
May 2, the County Sheriff’s
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner Entrees
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issued a transferred
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Alert’ press Dot Cards.
**Coupon Required** Valid May 14-17, 2018
release detail-
ing the latest Division-
“The victims were
either called or left a mes- PO
attempt at dup-
ing people out
Civil Process.
The caller indicated
sage from the phone num-
ber 810-620-0222,” the
145 E. Capac Rd in Imlay City WA
of their hard- that the target has out- press release states. 810-724-0055
earned money. standing arrest warrants, When calling the num-
According to the press and provides fake court ber, there is a recorded
release, two Lapeer-area docket numbers related to greeting that states
physicians received phone same. The caller asks for a “Lapeer County Sheriff’s
Office Warrant Division—
Civil Process,” but
requests that the caller
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Library picks winners

in bookmark contest
Ruth Hughes Library celebrates On Friday, the three
winners gathered at the
artistic skills of three youngsters library to be acknowledged
by the Ruth Hughes staff.
By Tom Wearing off their artistic skills,” Tw e l v e - y e a r - o l d
twearing@pageone-inc.com said Summers. “By seeing Elizabeth Lauwers
their artwork on display, described herself as a lover
IMLAY CITY — Staff we hope it increases their of art and a frequent visitor

Photo by Tom Wearing

at the Ruth Hughes
Memorial District Library
have announced the win-
ners in the 2018 Bookmark
Art Contest.
Library Youth Services
Coordinator Mandy
Summers said the contest
is intended to encourage
young artists to share their
talents with others.
At the same time, the
contest brings greater
attention to the many pro-
grams available for young
people at the community
library.
“The idea is to give the
kids an opportunity to show
pride in the library.”
Summers said three
young artists were selected
as winners in this year’s
bookmark contest.
They included
Elizabeth Lauwers, who
colored a kitten laying in a
book; Johanna Hintz, who
colored a tree made of
books; and Eli Greenman,
who colored a blue library
building with the word
READ carved into the bark
of a tree.
“All of the participants
did a great job and we
thank them for their partic-
ipation,” said Summers.
to the library.
“I spend a lot of time at
the library, either checking
out books or for extracur-
ricular activities,” said
Elizabeth. “I like to learn Eli Greenman, Elizabeth Lauwers and Johanna Hintz with their winning
and I do a lot of reading. bookmark designs.
“Most of all, I like
coming to this library about two hours a day
because everyone who reading or using the com-
works here is so nice.” puter.”
Johanna Hintz, 11, is Johanna, too, likes the
another regular library, due friendly staff and positive
in part to its nearness to her learning environment avail-
home. able at the library. “I like to
“The library is close to come here,” she said.
my house so I can walk up A member of Gateway
here. It’s good exercise,” Assembly Church’s art
said Johanna. “I  spend club, six-year-old Eli
Greenman was pleasantly

Imlay City Commission awards surprised to hear he was a

winner.
“I come here to look at

bid for new ‘Gateway’ project

By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — The
Imlay City Commission
has awarded the construc-
tion bid for the upcoming
M-53 “Gateway/Median”
project to Sajdak
Contractors of Prudenville,
Michigan.
Sajdak’s bid of
$180,732 dollars was the
lower of two bids presented
by the Spicer Group and
reviewed by the commis-
sion.
City Manager Tom
Youatt said the bid award
remains contingent on final
approval from the Federal
Highway Association.
“We’ll be ready to go
once we get the go-ahead,”
said Youatt.
The “Gateway” median
will be constructed in what
had been a rarely used left-
turn lane north of the I-69
freeway and south of
Newark Road.
The 10-12 foot wide
median will feature a gate-
way “welcoming” sign,
brick pavers, ornamental
trees, grasses and perenni-
als; curb, gutters and deco-
rative LED lighting.
Artwork provided
books and to pick up mov-
ies,” Eli said.
Reading, however, does
The lighting will match not happen to be his current
the new lighting recently pastime. Bookmarks designed by Eli Greenman,
installed on Almont Avenue “I  used to be into Johanna Hintz and Elizabeth Lauwers.
and along the city-owned Pokemon a lot,” said Eli.
section of the Polly Ann “Now I’m more into Ave. in downtown Imlay and Friday: 10 a.m. to 5
Trail. Legos.” City. p.m. and Saturday: 10 a.m.
Youatt believes the Regardless of the par- The library in Imlay to 3 p.m..
gateway project will make ticipants’ priorities, City is open during the fol- For further information
a positive impression on Summers was pleased lowing hours: Monday, about the library or its vari-
motorists passing through about the response to this Wednesday, and Thursday: ous community-based pro-
Imlay City, while creating a year’s bookmark art con- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday grams, call 810-724-8043.
“calming effect” on traffic test.
flow in the area. “It’s nice to get the kids
“This is a unique proj- involved in any of the
ect for the city,” said Youatt. activities we offer them at
“It’s an improvement that the library,” she said.
should please both resi- The Ruth Hughes
dents and visitors to the Memorial District Library
community.” is located at 211 N. Almont

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Head start on ‘beeing green’

Area Head Start students learn importance of recycling
By Maria Brown
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IMLAY CITY —
Fresh from April Easter
Egg hunts, students in
Imlay City’s Head Start
program used their skills
to make Lamb Steele Park
a little cleaner.
The 3, 4 and 5 year-
olds gathered close to 20
grocery bags worth of lit-
liked it so much, we’ve
gone 6 weeks with our
"We're hoping recycling study.”
On Thursday they con-
that the cluded their studies and
reviewed what they had
kids can take learned with help from a
special visitor.
these lessons Bee Green made a spe-
cial appearance thanks to
homes to their Advanced Disposal. The
costumed character and
families." students reviewed what

Photo by Maria Brown

ter last month as part of items can be recycled and
their unit on recycling.
Sorting waste, going on
--Liz Woodcox, what’s destined for the
trash. Bee Green posed for
outings, and creating craft
projects made for fun les-
teacher a photo with the class and
company representative
sons that engaged students dren’s interests and it was Students in Imlay City Head Start review their recycling lessons with
Andrea Kruse passed out
said their teacher Liz really exciting to see how help from ‘Bee Green’ who made a special visit to the class on Thursday.
gifts.
Woodcox. it played out,” she said. Also pictured is Advanced Disposal’s Andrea Kruse and Head Start
The youngsters were
“We develop these les- “Usually a unit lasts 4 teacher Liz Woodcox.
eager to show off the
sons based off the chil- weeks but because the kids repurposed items they’d
made out of food contain-
ers, paper towel rolls and
Enrollment underway egg cartons. The end result
included instruments, hats,
The NEMCSA (North East Michigan Community insects and puppets and
Service Agency) Head Start Preschool program is more. Other projects had
open to children living in Imlay City, Almont and the kids making trains and
Dryden. robots from cardboard
Head Start is a comprehensive, tuition-free pre- boxes.
school program serving qualifying families with chil- Woodcox said the class
dren ages 3-4 years old by September 1, 2018, includ- read books about recy-
ing children with disabilities. The Imlay City Head cling, sorted items for the Last month, the class
Start preschool program is a full-day program for the recycling bin and counted participated in a Litter
2018-19 school year. Bus transportation will be avail- garbage cans in the down- Hunt at Lamb Steele
able for most four year-old children living in the town area on one of their Park.
Imlay City School District. outings.
There is no charge for eligible families, but family “We’re hoping that the through Green Living
participation is required. Contact Shiela or Jane to kids can take these lessons Science, an environmental

Photo by Maria Brown

learn more about eligibility or to schedule an appoint- home to their families,”
ment by calling (810) 245-3934, and press #2 for Woodcox said.
enrollment. Joe Kohn, community
When enrolling, parents must bring their 2017 relations manager for
federal income tax return, Child Support Advanced Disposal, said
Documentation (if applicable), child’s birth certificate Bee Green makes regular
and child’s up-to-date immunization record. appearances at school
assemblies in Detroit
education program.
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Andrew Lopatin to join Busker musical lineup Your local

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Imlay City’s got talent!
Students earn cash prizes in showcase event
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — Five
contestants sang, danced
and spoke their way to
prizes at Thursday’s Step
Into the Spotlight Talent
Show at the Imlay City
High School Auditeria.
More names to
appear on ballot
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
TRI-CITY AREA -
And the list of candidates
just keeps growing. Now
that election filings are
final, it’s apparent that
more hopefuls have thrown
their hat in the ring for
local, state and federal
seats.
The field of candidates
in the 10th Congressional
District has grown to four
with two additional
Democrats filing to get
their names on the ballot.
That means that three
Democrats will battle it out
in August with the victor of
that contest going on to
challenge incumbent
Republican Paul Mitchell
for the seat he’s held since
2016. Kimberly Bizon of
Lexington was the first to
file. Since then, one candi-
date each from Lapeer and
St. Clair counties has joined
in the race—Frank
Accavitti Jr. of Imlay
Township and Michael
McCarthy of Port Huron.
In St. Clair County’s
81st House District, there
will now be an eight-way
contest among Republicans
in August. One more mem-
ber of the GOP joined the
race at the last minute,
Marine City’s Dan Tollis.
Whoever emerges from the
crowded ballot will face
Yule Love It Lavender
Farm Poetry Contest
TRI-CITY AREA —
Calling all poets! Yule
Love It Lavender Farm is
hosting its Third Annual
Yule Love It Lavender
Farm Poetry Contest.
The theme is ‘Summer
in Our Beautiful Great
Lakes State.’ Entries will
be judged by Carol Was,
editor of the The
MacGuffin.
The contest is open to
adults, one poem per per-
son.
Prizes will be awarded
as follows: First place,
$150; second place, $100;
third place, $75
Entries must relate to
the theme, poetry in any
form is welcome. There is a
30 line limit.
Entries must be printed
NEW BUSINESS . . .
Hiram’s Tavern
Imlay City officials and Hiram’s Tavern own-
ers and employees gather for ribbon cutting
at the new eatery in the former Mulefoot
Gastropub location on Wednesday to cele-
brate the grand opening of the tavern. Hiram’s
is open Wednesday-Sunday, and is located at
244 E. Third Street downtown. For more infor-
mation call 810-721-1019 or visit www.
hiramstavern.com.
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According to music went to Tonya Barragan
teacher Alan Demski, for her ukulele and vocal
twenty-five middle and solo.
high school students par- Lilly Czapeiwski came
ticipated and a panel of in third place for her lyri-
three judges went on to cal dance solo and received
choose Jacob Swartz for a $50 prize.
the $250 first place prize Two crowd favorite
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for his piano solo. Second winners were also named—
place and the $150 prize Frank Fricko for his mono-
logue from Hamlet by
William Shakespeare and
Dan Logan who performed
a guitar and vocal solo.
Grant Grayvold, master of ceremonies for the Step Into the Spotlight
Talent Show, presents the first place prize to Jacob Swartz (right) for his
Each received $50. piano solo.
Jacob, Frank and Dan school choirs will be per- “Home,” features a wide The program will focus
are all seniors while Tonya forming as part of their variety of music reflecting on the theme,
and Lilly are seventh grad- respective school’s Fine thoughts, memories and “Imagination.” The perfor-
ers. Arts Festivals. hopes of home. mance will feature the 6th,
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high school and middle The program, titled school’s cafeteria at 6 p.m. theme.
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With equipment and gear, it’s a tight squeeze inside the Imlay City Fire
Hall on Third Street.
Millage: Proposal to be on ballot
From page 1
and has been needed for
some time,” Youatt opined.
“Our firefighters need and
deserve a new facility. We
hope our residents agree
and are willing to support
the project.”
Youatt said the city
plans to host open houses
at the existing hall for resi-
dents to see first-hand the
space limitations and insuf-
ficient conditions Imlay
City firefighters currently
contend with.
He added that firefight-
ers and fire officers have
been active participants in
the discussion and plan-
ning process
“The firefighters know
best what their needs are,”
said Youatt. “Their input
has been important in the
process of determining the
Windy: Storm takes toll on firefighters
From page 1
were coming loose.”
He said that Kroger
also had to be evacuated,
noting that fire personnel
remained at the scene for
about two hours.
During the course of
the day, Horton said fire-
fighters were called to six
other incidents involving
downed electrical, cable
and communication lines.
Those locations includ-
ed downed wires at N.
Blacks Corners Rd.; Imlay
City Rd. and Blacks
Corners Rd.; 614 N. Van
Dyke (M-53); S. Summers
Rd. at Belle River; and at
440 Handley St.
Meanwhile, firefighters
back at the hall stood by
the downed live wire for
21 hours.
A DTE crew arrived at
around 11 a.m. on Sunday
to shut off power and make
repairs.
Horton thanked the
staff and management of
Imlay City McDonald’s,
who donated food and bev-
erages to firefighters stand-
ing vigil at the hall.
Charges: Teen arrested for threat
From page 1
fast and aggressively. We
will not tolerate that kind
of stuff.”
At his arraignment,
Waddy was ordered to “not
be on or near any Capac
Schools or Capac School
events” or make contact
with four current students.
According to court
documents, Waddy has
retained a lawyer and post-
ed bond.
An extra police pres-
ence was requested on
school grounds for
Monday.
Survey: Meeting set to reveal results
From page 1
es of Capac’s 1,258 regis-
tered voters from the St.
Clair County Clerk’s
office.
Capac’s latest move
mirrors that of neighboring
Almont. Last month, the
Almont Village Council
voted to rescind its earlier
design for a new fire hall.”
Imlay City Fire Chief
Rick Horton stressed that
the proposed fire hall will
not include unnecessary or
"A new fire hall
would be a
source of pride
for everyone."
--Rick Horton
Imlay Fire Chief
frivolous amenities
designed to impress.
“There are not going to
be a lot of bells and whis-
tles in this structure,” said
Horton. “It will be new
and it will have more
space, but it’s not going to
“We appreciate what
they do for us,” he said.
“They always come
through for our firefight-
ers.”
Horton also acknowl-
edged Imlay City’s new
Postmaster, Shelly
DeFever, who he said
responded admirably to
the emergency.
“She did a great job of
responding to the situa-
tion,” said Horton.
“The mail trucks were
still out during the day,” he
continued. “Because they
couldn’t unload at the post
office, Shelly pulled her
car across the street and
unloaded the mail trucks
there.
“She was back early
Saturday to make sure that
mail got delivered,” he
said. “She handled the situ-
ation very well.”
Horton commended his
fellow firefighters for their
diligent efforts on Friday
and Saturday.
“Our guys were unbe-
lievable,” said Horton.
“They set up shifts to stand
guard over the live wire
Terpenning said infor-
mation on the incident was
reported through
Okay2Say, a statewide sys-
tem that lets anyone report
criminal activity or poten-
tial harm toward schools,
staff and students.
“Hats off to the stu-
dents and parents for using
those forms of communi-
cation,” he added.
On Monday,
Terpenning said he was
contacted by some parents
who wished more details
about the incident had
been released.
He said that the district
decision to “opt-in” to the
MMFLA after the results
of a community survey
showed most respondents
were opposed to medical
marijuana facilities. On the
advice of Francis, Capac
leaders have not yet voted
to opt in or out of the
MMFLA.
Those in opposition to
Ride to
recovery
Community rallys to support Capac
grad injured in horse riding mishap
By Catherine Minolli
cminolli@pageone-inc.com
Photo by Tom Wearing
TRI-CITY AREA —
As schmaltzy as it sounds,
Cindy Grone knows that
miracles do happen and
sometimes things actually
work out.
One could say Cindy’s
learned this the hard
way—a harrowing acci-
dent with her 25-year-old
be anything extravagant. daughter, multiple EMTs,
It’s only what we need. police officers, tow trucks
“We have to look and ambulances all
toward the future,” he said. involved. Still, her take-
“A new building should away is that of gratitude.
last another 30 years. And hope that things will
“This is a very impor-
tant millage,” Horton said.
keep on working out.
Mystery in the pasture
“Not just for us, but for the
whole community.
It was Saturday, April
21, around 5 p.m. when
“We need the public
behind us to make this
things changed drastically
for Cindy’s daughter,
happen,” he continued. “A Angela Grone. The
new fire hall would be a 25-year-old 2010 Capac
source of pride for every-
one.”
High School grad was rid-
ing her beloved horse in a
Horton urges residents pasture on her boyfriend
with reservations about the Andrew’s family farm on
need for a new fire hall, to Weyer Road.
make a point of stopping Angela began riding
by the current hall. when she was just 10
Youatt added that years old. The horse, Rae,
George Ananich of H2A was a rescue she attained
Architects of Davison will while living in Colorado.
soon provide the city with When she moved back to
an artist’s rendering of the the area, she brought Rae
proposed facility. with her.
Always looking for
throughout the day and all
night long.
“They responded as
they always do in difficult
situations,” he said. “They
do what they have to do.”
Horton said electrical
power remained out in the
northern section of Imlay
City from 9 p.m. on Friday
until around 2 p.m.
Saturday, when DTE crews
restored power.
Imlay City police and
DPW workers were also A view from where Angela sits atop Rae’s sad-
busy during and after the dle.
windstorm.
Police responded to ways to improve, Angela
several locations to man- sets up a video camera in
age traffic control and the pasture before working
ensure the safety of resi- with Rae. She reviews the
dents and visitors. footage much like any ath-
DPW Supt. Ed Priehs lete would—looking for
said his crews responded to ways to improve her han-
incidents of large trees dling of Rae.
down on Main and Angela and Rae are
Bancroft streets. out of camera range just
“There were a number after 5 p.m. when the
of limbs down throughout screen reflects no move-
the city,” said Priehs. “We ment in the pasture. For 23
cleaned up brush and minutes, nothing but the
debris after the storm. grass and sky are picked
“We lost power to our up by the camera.
power pits, but there were When Andrew’s mom
no major problems.” Ellen comes home, she
spots Rae still saddled up
in the barn.
“Where’s Angela?” she
asks Andrew.
“Out in the pasture,
moved swiftly to ensure riding her horse,” he says.
that students were safe but “Well, the horse is in
had to follow certain pro- the barn and there’s no
tocols in releasing infor- Angela...” Ellen says, as
mation. Andrew takes off toward
“The system works the the pasture.
way its supposed to work. Moments later he’s
We did not act in haste. We screaming to Ellen to call
followed the protocols that 911. Angela’s on the
we have used and will con- ground, bleeding from the
tinue to use.” nose and mouth, her faith-
He said the district will ful dog Lucy (also a res-
consider taking steps for cue) pacing to and fro.
suspension or expulsion. She’s combative and then
“These are not jokes unresponsive, and her
anymore. Every school dis- breathing is becoming
trict takes all of these situ- increasingly shallow. It
ations very, very serious- doesn’t look good at all.
ly,” Terpenning said. Mishaps in the mud
Cindy Grone describes
the scene as follows:
The Weyer Road farm’s
in a rural location, but
the King Midas proposal emergency medical techni-
have expressed concerns cians arrive within minutes
over public safety, drug of the call.
use, environmental The pasture’s located
effects and local utilities. on some high grounds
Others who support about 200 yards off the
the concept believe the road. The low grounds are
business would give the muddy and wet, and the
local economy a boost ambulance gets stuck in the
through tax revenues and mud.
new jobs. The EMTs exit the rig
Angela Grone on her beloved horse Rae with
her faithful dog Lucy.
and rush to help Angela.
In the meantime, one of
two law enforcement vehi-
cles which responded to
the scene gets stuck trying
to free the ambulance. A
tow truck is called. Though
it’s already loaded with a
vehicle on the flatbed,
Cindy says the driver
leaves the vehicle on the
side of the road to rush out
to the Weyer Road farm. It,
too, ends up getting stuck
in the mud.
Another ambulance
Photo provided
arrives. Steering clear of
the mud, the EMTs rush an
alternatively combative
and non-responsive Angela
to the hospital.
She’s diagnosed with a
massive traumatic brain
injury to her left frontal
lobe. Miraculously, there
are no broken bones, but
the left side of her body is
partially paralyzed.
“They think it was the
impact, the horse probably
flipped and she didn’t have
a helmet on,” Cindy says.
“They say it’s the type
of injury that football play-
ers get on the fields when
they’re knocked hard and
are instantly out.”
Placed in the ICU, no
one is certain that Angela
will pull out of this. Soon
enough, they’re proven
wrong.
Overcoming obstacles
Despite the unknown
nature of the accident, the
muddy lowlands and the
complicated scene,
Angela’s health steadily
improves. Just a week
after the fall, she’s more
responsive. She’s under-
standing what’s going on
around her, but still unable
to talk.
Last week, she was
transferred from McLaren
Lapeer to McLaren
Oakland in Pontiac. She’s
on the rehab floor, where
Cindy says they’re amazed
at Angela’s progress.
“She still can’t use her
left arm, but the leg has
come back to the point
she’s able to walk with
assistance,” Cindy says.
Angela still can’t talk
about what happened—
whether it’s because she
can’t remember or doesn’t
want to remains unknown,
Cindy says.
While she’s bolstered
Photo provided
by her daughter’s improv-
ing condition every day,
Cindy says she knows why
Angela continues to recov-
er.
“I attribute it to the
first responders,” Cindy
says, noting that she used
to be a 911 operator.
“They can’t perform
miracles, but they come
pretty close—helping you
to get where you need to
be as quickly as possible.”
The combined effort of
the EMTs, police and
Andrew’s family helped
save Angela’s life, Cindy
adds, an effort which is
now stretching out into the
community.
A number of fundrais-
ers are on tap to help
Angela with expenses as
she continues to recover.
“In times of need peo-
ple around here set aside
their differences and pull
together to help,” Cindy
says. “It is amazing and it
all helps her get better
knowing there is an out-
pouring of people who
don’t even know her and
they understand. It could
have been so much
worse.”
How to help
•A bowling fundraiser
for Angela will be held at
1 p.m. on May 20 at
Almont Hideaway Lanes.
A $20 donation includes
three games and shoes.
Purchases of Kayla
Stewart’s handmade
pet treats at the
Goodells Market will
help Angela Grone on
her road to recovery.
The event includes food, a
silent auction, euchre tour-
nament and more. All
donations are welcome and
accepted. For more infor-
mation call Andrew at 810-
444-6322 or Ellen at 586-
242-8276.
•Anyone purchasing
Kayla Stewart’s Animal
treats at the Goodells
Market will be making a
donation to Angela’s cause.
“Kayla Stewart has
decided that she is going to
switch things around for a
little while,” writes the
Goodells Market in a May
1 online post. “All animal
treat donations will be for
Angela Grone. Please feel
free to stop by and pick up
Recovery page 11

The Hackwells will kick off the 2018 summer concert series in Almont.
Almont Music in Park
concerts offer variety
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
ALMONT — Though
summer is several months
away, Gary Peltier has
already lined up the enter-
tainment for the 2018
Music in the Park concert
series at Almont
Community Park.
A veteran Almont
Village Council member,
Peltier also serves as the
Almont Park Board
Chairman and concert
coordinator.
“I’m excited about this
year’s lineup of entertain-
ment,” said Peltier. “There’s
a lot of variety and some-
thing for everyone to
enjoy.”
Peltier said this year’s
nine-week concert series
begins Thursday, June 14
with Altar of Stone, who
will perform southern rock
and spiritual music.
Busker Fest eyes talent, vendors, sponsors
First-ever event coming to the
streets of Imlay City June 15-16
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — The
first-ever Michigan Busker
Fest slated for June 15-16
is a little more than a month
away and organizers are
pulling out the stops to
ensure the event is success-
ful.
Chamber of Commerce
Event Coordinator Shannon
Hamel said sponsors, craft
and retail vendors are still
being sought.
“We are looking for
more sponsors,” said
‘Vlasic Community Fest’ at Fairgrounds May 10-13
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — If
you’re looking for some-
thing to do this weekend,
look no farther than the
Eastern Michigan
Fairgrounds.
On May 10-13, Vlasic
Foods is sponsoring its
first-ever “Vlasic
Community Fest” at the
fairgrounds in Imlay City.
Event hours are
Thursday, May 10 from
3-10 p.m.; Friday, May 11
from 3-10 p.m.; Saturday,
May 12 from 2-10 p.m.;
and Sunday, May 13 from
Recovery: Injured in riding mishap
From page 1
a treat for your dogs or
cats. You can also just drop
a donation in it and it will
be directed to Angela.”
•A donation canister to
benefit Angela can be
found inside the
McDonald’s restaurant in
Imlay City.
•A fundraising horse
show is also planned begin-
ning at 9 a.m. on June 2 at
the Groveland Equestrian
Center. Vendors and spon-
The remainder of the
concert series will feature:
•June 21: The
Hackwells, sponsored by
Yarbrough Insurance
Group;
•June 28: Double Play
(classic rock), sponsored
by Aristo-Cast Inc.;
•July 5: No concert due
to the Fourth of July holi-
day.
•July 12: Saints &
Sinners Revisited (60s and
70s), sponsored by Superior
Contracting;
•July 19: The Lapeer
Symphony, sponsored by
the Almont Area Chamber
of Commerce;
•July 26: 2 Nutts (vari-
ety), sponsored by Chief
Andy Martin and family;
•Aug. 2: Rock of Ages
(big band & swing), spon-
sored by Spring Dynamics,
Inc.;
•Aug. 9: 3rd Degree
Burns (pop rock), spon-
Hamel. “Vendor spots are a
great way to show off your
business or products.
“As time winds down,
we’re getting super excit-
ed,” she said. “We hope the
community is too. This
event is going to be new
and different, with things
you will only see here.”
Hamel added that peo-
ple of all ages are invited to
participate in
“Tomorrow’s Busker” tal-
the
ent show on Saturday, June
16.
The talent show takes
place at the Lamb-Steele
noon-6 p.m.
Fair Manager Ian
Kempf said the event was
scheduled as a way for
Vlasic to thank and recog-
nize the local pickle pro-
ducer’s employees.
He said company offi-
cials also view the inaugu-
ral event “as a way to reach
out and give back to the
community.”
Free admission
Admission to the event
is free, as is the on-grounds
parking.
Kempf said Skerbeck
Family Amusements will
provide midway rides for
children, and food and bev-
sors are being sought for
the ‘kid-friendly’ event.
Call Lindsey Y. at 248-242-
1576, Kasha C. at 248-210-
8123, Jenna F. at 810-288-
2491 or Vanessa S. at 248-
459-5515 to donate or for
more information.
•Donations are also
being accepted at www.
gofundme.com/
angelas039s-trail-to-recov-
ery.
The bottom line
Amongst all the grati-
tude and awe, Cindy Grone
Website photo
sored by Great Lakes
Family Dental;
•Surf Zup (instrumental
variety), Law Offices of
Steve Schneider and Gear
Master.
Almont Lions Club
members will sell refresh-
ments during the concerts
and sponsor the “bounce
house” for children.
All concerts take place
on Thursdays from 7-9
p.m. at the park pavilion.
In the event of severe
weather, the concerts will
be moved inside the Almont
Lions Hall, which is adja-
cent to the park.
Peltier encourages
attendees to bring along
lawn chairs and blankets to
enjoy the shows.
For questions or more
information about the
Music in the Park concert
series, call the Almont
Village Office at 810-798-
8528.
Park gazebo and will fea-
ture five age groups, with
cash prizes being awarded
to the winners.
The five winners will
be invited to participate in
the Busker Fest Parade to
take place later in the day.
Those interested in per-
forming in the talent show
may sign up online at www.
michiganbuskerfest.com.
Car Show to roll in
Hamel noted that
Heritage Church of
Imlay City has agreed to
host the 1st Annual Busker
Car Show on Saturday.
For further information
about the 2018 Michigan
Busker Fest, call Shannon
Hamel at 810-542-3256.
erage concessions will be
available to purchase.
Midway tickets are $1
apiece or $20 for all-day
armbands.
Kempf added that $5
discount ride tickets are
available at local business-
es and eateries.
Saturday
Bump & Run
Kempf said Saturday’s
“Bump & Run” grandstand
event takes place at 5 p.m.
and is also free to the pub-
lic.
He added that Vlasic is
hosting traditional “pickle-
eating contests” during the
event.
has one takeaway she
wants to share.
“Everyone needs to
know you need to have
faith,” she says. “Have
faith in the first responders.
Have faith in the system of
the doctors and medical
professionals. Are they per-
fect? No. But if you’re
going to get help, this is
where the help is.
“I want people to have
hope that things can and do
turn out well sometimes,”
she concludes.
Imlay City 2018 Summer
Concert Series lineup set
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — The
Downtown Development
Authority has announced
the entertainment for the
2018 Summer Concert
Series as Lamb-Steele
Park.
This concert series
kicks off on Tuesday, June
19 with a return perfor-
mance from Davis Green, a
husband and wife acoustic
duo.
All concerts are on
Tuesdays at the park,
beginning at 7 p.m., unless
otherwise stated.
In the event of poor
weather conditions, the
concerts will be moved
inside the Heritage Church
at 543 N. Cedar St., near
the southwest corner of
M-21 and M-53.
The complete 2018
entertainment lineup
includes:
•June 19: Davis Green.
•June 26: The Amazing
Clark and Ice Cream Social,
sponsored by Lakestone
Bank & Trust, starting at 6
p.m.
•July 3: Popsicle Plus:
Complimentary popsicles
for kids age 12 and young-
er.
•July 10: Arts and
Scraps Bus: Complimentary
make-and-take crafts from
6-8 p.m.
•July 17: Rich Eddy’s
Rockin’ Oldies Band.
•July 24: No concert
due to Eastern Michigan
Book store exit leaves a vacancy
Sarah Graver assists a customer at the down-
town location soon to be vacant and made
available to another business entrepreneur.
Imlay City DDA seeks new
entrepreneur for incubator
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — Six
months ago, Sarah Graver
had the chance to open
“Castle in the Sky” book
store at @150 Pop in
downtown Imlay City,
rent-free.
Graver took advantage
of a DDA-sponsored pro-
gram which allows entre-
preneurs to test out their
products and services with
real customers—but with-
out having to pay rent.
Though unable to culti-
vate sufficient clientele to
sustain the book store,
Graver said she learned a
great deal about operating
a business, and about her-
self.
This week, while clean-
ing out remaining invento-
ry and transferring it to her
Imlay City home, she
reflected on the unique
opportunity afforded her
through the arrangement
with the DDA.
“It’s sad that the store
is moving out,” said
Graver, “but this has been
an amazing opportunity
and a great learning experi-
ence.”
She admitted there
were things she might have
done to add interest and
bring more customers into
the store.
But given her many
duties and responsibilities
as a mother, 4-H fundraiser
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Website photo
Davis Green will kick off the Imlay City Summer
Concert Series on June 18 at 7 p.m.
Fair. Michigan’s quality of life,
•July 30: The Rock of and to Michigan’s econo-
Ages Band. my,” said Walker.
•Aug. 7: Guy Louis and She noted that Guy
his World of Music. Louis and his World of
•Aug. 14: 3rd Degree Music and Rich Eddy’s
Burns. Rockin’ Oldies were fund-
Imlay City ed in part by the Humanities
DDA Director Dana Walker Council, an affiliate of the
thanked the Michigan National Endowment for
Humanities Council for its the Humanities.
generous support of the For more information
2018 concert series. about the DDA’s Summer
“A vibrant arts and cul- Concert Series, contact
tural scene is important to Dana Walker at 810-724-
strong communities, 2135.
“Business plans that
encourage foot traffic to
downtown, like retail, are
encouraged to apply.”
In exchange for the
space, the tenant must pro-
vide a product or service
consistent with his/her
business plan, market the
business and maintain
agreed-upon business
hours.
Photo by Tom Wearing
Additionally, a security
deposit will be required to
cover any incidentals and
utilities.
“I think our first go at
the Pop Up with the book-
store was a success as far
as the DDA is concerned,”
Walker continued. “We had
a solid, well-designed busi-
ness in a storefront for six
months that brought people
downtown.
and manager of the Imlay “Although Sarah isn’t
City Farmers Market, (permanently) moving into
Graver realized something a storefront now that the
would have to be sacri-
ficed.
“The DDA offered me
lease is up, I think she
gained valuable experience
that could one day lead her
the chance to stay here and back to downtown Imlay
rent the building on a City.”
month-to-month basis,” Interested individuals
she said. “But I knew I had may complete an applica-
to give up something, and tion at www.icdda.com, to
it turned out to be this include a business and
store.” marketing plan, photos of
New tenant sought the product and/or service
With Graver exiting and other required docu-
the DDA-owned building, ments.
DDA Director Dana The DDA-owned
Walker is seeking another building is located behind
tenant. Gem & Diamond
“The DDA is looking Specialists.
for an entrepreneur with a For more information
solid business plan and about the DDA or @150
realistic goals for financing Pop, call the office at the
after the Pop Up is com- Imlay City Hall at 810-
plete,” said Walker. 724-2135.
Farmers Market to
open May 17
IMLAY CITY — Organizers, vendors and shop-
pers are counting down the days to Thursday, May 17,
when the Downtown Development Authority kicks
off its 2018 Farmers Market season. The weekly
Farmers Market runs from 1-6 p.m. at the corner of
Main and Third Streets through October 18. There is
still time for vendors to sign up for the full market
season for just $90. Daily rates are $10 per day up to
$120, and are reduced to $5 per day thereafter. The
market will feature fresh bread, honey, syrup, plants
and flowers, fruits and vegetables, meat, eggs,
antiques, crafts and dairy items; along with wineries,
artisans and more.
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Our Opinion Letters from our readers...
FAN wants Locking Prescription Vials
The statewide commu-
nity support and advocacy
group, Families Against
Narcotics (FAN), today
announced its support for
HB 5857 and urged legisla-
tors across the state to pass
this important legislation
without delay.
This legislation will
help to reduce the number
Photo by Debra VanDenBerg
of Michigan children and
teens that start abusing pre-
scription pills by making it
harder for them to pilfer
from the family medicine
cabinet. I am proud to stand
in full support of this bill
Kroger employees await outcome after and sincerely hope that leg-
being evacuated from building in Friday’s islators across the state will
windstorm in Imlay City. join together to approve it
Big shout out Cemetery Association tackles to-do list
As the seasons come
to small town and go, we find ourselves
back out at Hough Cemetery
tinkering with a bit of
firefighters
maintenance. It is exciting
to meet so many family
members hard at work.
O
n Friday, the Tri-City area was
rockin’ and rollin’—literally.
Relentless, steady high winds with
ICCS blessed to be
part of community
surprisingly strong gusts of up to 60 miles
per hour had the power flickering on and
off throughout the area, and just plain off The Imlay City
Christian School would
and down in others. like to thank the families
For a while in the early afternoon, the and the businesses that
fire whistle in Imlay City blew, twice con- donated to our recent ben-
secutively. As lights dimmed and surged in efit auction.
area businesses, firefighters were called Due to the great num-
ber of donations, we are
out to deal with the fallout. The Kroger unable to list everyone that
store on M-53 had to be evacuated. The participated.
roof was unstable as was the electricity, We are truly blessed to
but that didn’t stop the few firefighters
who responded from heading into that
Like a
building when everyone was heading out. good
Moments later, the whistle blew again. friend
Lines down on northbound M-53 near who pays
Weyer Road. Short-staffed and already a yearly
pulled in many directions, firefighters and visit,
Imlay City police responded to re-route trillium
make
traffic and secure the scene. appear-
Events like these remind us of the jobs ance in
big and small that our local volunteer fire- my
fighters are tasked with. Whether it’s a five woods
alarm barn fire like last week’s in Attica, every
or an unstable roof in a large, busy grocery spring.
store, firefighters deal with it all.
Watching the scene at the Kroger store
unfold, it was unmistakable that these
local men and women—our friends and
neighbors—literally risk their lives in the
name of public safety. Just looking at the
Kroger rooftop billowing up and down
with the wind was enough to appreciate
the instability of the scene they were walk-
Three times the beauty in woodland flower
ing into. These highly trained profession-
als rush in when everyone else is rushing
out.
In the past year or so, area fire depart-
ments have had trouble bolstering their T he ground is squishy
beneath my mud-spat-
tered, oversized rubber
ranks. Whether it’s increasingly busier
lifestyles or a lack of time or interest in boots.
Stepping into the
community service is unknown. Whatever woods and over the moss
the case, it is a fact that those who do and vio-
answer the call perform a valuable, life- lets that
saving service with little remuneration that make up
my so-
makes a big difference in the community. called
They are vital to the area’s safety and lawn
security, as well as instrumental in saving feels like
lives when accidents and tragedies occur. walking
A big shout out to our area firefighters, across a
who truly risk everything for the love of
thick, Observations in ink...
gem-
community. Appreciating and supporting green Catherine Minolli
their efforts is the least we can do to say sponge.
‘thank you’ for their selfless efforts that Frogs are singing, lit-
erally engaged in a whir-
we often take for granted...until we need ring musical dialogue. It is
them the most. a universal language I
suddenly believe I under-
stand.
Bright neon lights a
mound of gently undulat-
ing, pure white trillium
and draws my eyes. A
flash here. Another over
there. Like the mossy
earth, the boggy woods
are springing to life. And
Photo by Catherine Minolli
with them, the trillium.
Trillium grow wildly,
naturally in this little plot
of land that I revere and
treasure. Each spring I pay
homage to their gentle
Firefighters assess the situation as winds emergence—always awed
created instability in the roof and rooftop by their bright blossoms
air conditioning units at the Kroger store. and shiny forest green
leaves.
without delay. We need all
hands on deck to make sure
HB 5857 becomes law
because it will save lives.
Pilfering is the act of
stealing someone else’s
prescription medication for
recreational use with the
hope that it will go unde-
tected. Pilfering has been
identified as the leading
source of youth opioid
abuse, and studies show
each year nearly 600,000
children from across the
country initiate prescription
drug abuse by pilfering.
Sponsored by Rep. Joe
Bellino (R-Monroe), the
legislation would require
that opioids and other high-
Incidentally, we always
welcome high school stu-
dents who need community
service hours. Please con-
tact Sherry for info.
I sincerely want to
thank everyone planting
be part of such a generous
community. Thank you for
making our auction a huge
success!
—Blessings,
Colleen Martin
Secretary
Imlay City Christian
School
Imlay City
The holy trinity of the
woods, the flower’s Latin
name means “in threes.”
Three leaves, three petals,
three sepals and three stig-
mas. Three times the
beauty, three times the
mystery. And I am the for-
tunate recipient of the
native plants’ triple bless-
ing each and every spring,
right in my own backyard.
I leave them
untouched by anything but
my eyes. Trillium are too
fragile for anything else.
And like me, they have
endeavored—and insist-
ed—long and hard for
their place in the woods.
It takes a trillium 15
years to grow from seed to
flower, which is why they
are listed as endangered in
Michigan and several
other states. It’s even ille-
gal to pick one here, so
they are one of nature’s
gifts that only Mother
Earth herself can possess.
I’m just feeling lucky that
she’s always willing to
share.
Trilliums are members
of the lily family and plant
their roots in rich, moist
but well drained woods.
They prefer shady areas,
but need a little filtered
light to thrive. They lift
their glorious faces to
smile in the sun, when it’s
shining. And conversely,
ly addictive Schedule II
drugs be dispensed in
Locking Prescription Vials.
Experts believe the mea-
sure would prevent 150,000
young people from initiat-
ing drug abuse over a
10-year-period.
The ineffective and
outdated child-resistant
prescription vials currently
in use have not been modi-
fied in nearly 50 years.
When the Federal Poison
Prevention Packaging Act
was enacted and child-
resistant vials were
designed in 1970, the goal
was to prevent children
under age 5 from gaining
access to aspirin. Today, the
flowers and for any clean
up around or on the head-
stones and removing any
weeds. We appreciate any
help with maintenance of
sites and donations of
money are very much
appreciated for upkeep.
Every year we have
tried to do a few more items
on our list. Last couple of
years we removed 23
stumps and a couple of
trees and put more gravel
on the driveways. Then
there are always stones that
need to be realigned or
raised. Last summer a new
fence went up on the north
end of the cemetery, along
with a bit of clearing out
brush.
We’ve plotted the north
section of the cemetery, so
if anyone is interested in
they bow their heads to
protect their coveted pol-
len from being lost when
it rains.
Trilliums like the cool-
er temperatures of shade,
but they’ll grow and often
spread more vigorously if
the forest is somewhat
open.
They’re apparently as
tasty as they are beautiful
to some creatures. Deer
and woodchucks enjoy
munching on their flow-
ers, and therefore can have
an extremely negative
impact on the plant’s sur-
vival. Woodfall and the
whimsical and sometimes
brutal hands of nature
keep mine safe from hun-
gry creatures. They grow
in between the tumbled
tree trunks and scattered
limbs of trees. Nature left
naturally is good for the
trillium.
Aside from admiring
their snow white
blooms—or in some cases
rich, burgundy red flow-
ers—humans have devel-
oped a relationship with
trilliums too.
Native Americans
used the plant as an anti-
septic and nerve tonic.
They would boil the
leaves in lard and apply
the poultice to ulcers of
the skin to help stop gan-
grene. The roots were also
medicines being prescribed
for pain management are
nearly 80 times stronger
than morphine.
With chapters across
the state, Families Against
Narcotics is on the front
lines, helping people direct-
ly impacted by this epi-
demic. By modernizing
the outdated packaging
used to dispense and store
opioids, this bill will have a
tremendous positive
impact, saving lives in
communities statewide and
saving millions in health
care costs.
—Judge Linda Davis
Executive President FAN
Michigan
purchasing burial plots for
themselves or family,
please contact Sherry
Wilson at 798-8465 for
details. The cost of a plot is
$700. One full burial and
one cremation or two cre-
mations can be put on each
plot/site.
Headstones have been
photographed and inserted
on findagrave.com (Hough
Cemetery)
Sincerely,
The Hough Cemetery
Association members
—Joel Bristol
—Jill Hough
—John Bacholzky
—Sharon “Sherry”
Wilson
—Larry Trombley
—Bruce Patterson
Almont Twp.
Photo by Catherine Minolli
used to ease a fever or
upset stomach.
The plant was once
called “birthroot” because
of its use to ease the child-
birth process for women.
Though no part of the
trillium is considered safe
for human consumption,
those who use flower
essences to help balance
their physical, mental and
spiritual health have high
praise for the trillium
flower.
The essence is used to
address feelings of discon-
nectedness to all of life
and to help restore the
truth that there is a “one-
ness” to everything. The
holy trinity of mind, body,
spirit.
Maybe that’s why I
feel so awestruck when
near them. Their peaceful,
pure white blooms; their
hopeful emergence each
spring; their delicate, frag-
ile beauty that insists on
living in the woods, no
matter how tough it can
be.
So these days I am
worshipping the holy trini-
ty of the trillium—grateful
for their brief but sacred
beauty. Open to their
recurring message of
renewal—of life.
E-mail Catherine at
cminolli@pageone-inc.
com.

For the beauty
of all the Earth
I hear the drone of dis-
tant traffic before dawn,
18-wheelers shifting gears
before birdsong fills the air.
The first ray of sun illu-
minates the dew and green
earth freckled with dandeli-
ons. Our flowering magno-
lia tree stands as
pink as it can be in
a moment of glory.
After a good
night’s rest I’m
refreshed enough
to sense the bless-
edness of a new
day, allowing Honest Living...
memory to carry
me where it will– Iris Lee Underwoodvest on the mirror
Aunt June and
Uncle Lou, child-
hood neighbors, for
instance.
My sisters and I adopt-
ed the childless couple in
recompense to their multi-
tude of invitations to their
backyard picnic table. They
welcomed most of the kids
on our end and side of the
block on Wagner Street.
On our knees weeding her
specious gardens one day,
Aunt June introduced me to
Jack in the Pulpit. Since I
loved playing in dirt, I once
asked Mom if Aunt June
could adopt me every once
in a while. There wasn’t
one flowering shrub or
blade of grass to clothe our
new, naked home.
I would pedal my blue
bike past Aunt June’s porch
in hopes to see her outside.
If I spied her sleeveless
white blouse and shorts, I’d
Fresh perspective a good start to day
S
ometimes social media
gets a bad rap. But
already this morning I’ve
seen these three wonderful
posts that have helped
establish parameters for my
day.
First off, there’s this
from Frederick Buechner’s
Telling the Truth: “I sus-
pect that Jesus spoke many
of His parables as a kind of
sad and holy joke. That
may be part of why He
seemed reluctant to explain
ACES on
the field
Imlay City High School
athletes Cecelia Michel,
Catherine Lietz and Ali
Harper do jumping
jacks in Lisa Harper’s
first grade class during
Wednesday’s ACES Day
(All Children Exercise
Simultaneously) event.
Weston Elementary stu-
dents and their high
school buddies took
part in exercises and
games on the football
field, performed a
dance routine and ran
laps around the track.
Can I be released from listing contract?
Alex,
I have had my home
listed with another com-
pany for 5 months. I have
not been pleased with the
results nor the level of
service I have received. I
asked them to be released
from my contract so that
I may list with your com-
pany. My agent said that
they would not release
me until my contract
with them expires. Is
there anything I can
do? I would like to
have you take over
immediately as I don’t
want to lose out on this
hot market.
— J.D., Attica.
J.D., Unfortunately you
signed an “Exclusive Right
to Sell Contract” and it
states it can only be can-
celled with their permis-
sion. I am not sure why
sellers continue to sign
contracts that lock them in
brake for conversation and
gardening. One day she
popped us corn.
Once Dad’s lawn grew
in, he built a kite and a reel
for string and launched his
kite-flying hobby. I pre-
ferred racing my bike up
and down the
smooth sidewalk
with my playmates.
For relaxation and
good luck, my Irish
father hunted four-
leaf clovers in our
front and backyard.
In all earnest, he
displayed his har-
behind his barber
chair for his cus-
tomers’ commentaries. He
believed in those clovers.
He’d roll his man pow-
ered lawn mower out of the
garage and give his turf a
haircut. Once, while
removing wet clumps of
grass from the blades, he
accidentally cut his fingers.
I remember blood pouring
from his wounds. He
refused stitches and bar-
bered with a bandaged
hand.
As robins gather scraps
from my gardens for nests,
I reminisce opening track
season, freezing fourteen
springs in bleachers with
other parents. June of 1987,
the year our firstborn won
the 200 Meter champion-
ship in Class D, seems like
yesterday. And a century
ago.
I praise the green land-
them,
because
if you
have to
explain a
joke, you
might as
well save
your Perspectives...
breath.”
I sup- Willene Tanis
pose it’s
because
our pastor has been bring-
ing a series of messages on
Ask
Alex...
The real
estate and
mortgage
expert!
for 6 months or more.
Agents want your business
and will not turn down a
listing if you offer it to
them on conditions that
you can cancel anytime by
giving notice or for shorter
lengths like 60 or 90 days.
If your home has not sold
in 60 days, you might need
to rethink your strategy
anyways. For the record, I
do not conduct my busi-
ness this way. My listing
contracts can be as short as
30 days if you wish and I
Magnificent magnolia tree in all its springtime
glory.
scape and know this peace
is fleeting. Soon, machines
of various styles of man’s
invention will emerge from
garages and barns, lubed
and tuned to tackle sod,
shrubs, and trees.
Dear Reader, long
before gas powered lawn
mowers and electric hedge
trimmers appeared on our
American scene, a young
Englishman named Folliott
S. Pierpoint wrote a hymn
that sums up my senti-
ments.
For the beauty of the
hour
Of the day and of the
night
the Kingdom parables in
Matthew 13 that this partic-
ular post caught my atten-
tion. Paired with it, though,
was this one right below
it—a picture of someone
obviously meant to repre-
sent Jesus while He was
walking here on earth. In
this picture, however, He
has a carry-on under each
arm and a suitcase in each
hand. The caption on the
picture reads: “I Have Your
Baggage. NOW FOLLOW
always allow my clients to
cancel the contract with me
at anytime for any reason.
I stand by the services I
provide and will gladly
release someone if they are
unhappy or change their
mind about selling. As for
your situation specifically,
after looking at the con-
tract you only have about 3
more weeks left until you
are free to list with another
agent. If the broker does
not release you then you
are obligated to sell only
through them until that
contract expires near the
end of this month.
However, I find it very dif-
ficult to believe that if
properly persuaded that the
broker would not release
you now. I suggest calling
the broker, not just your
agent, and speaking to
them directly. Inform them
that you are not happy and
are requesting to be uncon-
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Photo by Iris Lee Underwood
Photos by Tom Wearing
Hill and vale and tree
and flower
Sun and moon and stars
of light
For the joy of human
love
Brother, sister, parent, ‘Mania’ strikes again
child Despite steady rain and high winds, the 2018
Friends on earth and
friends above
Garage Sale Mania saw a steady stream of
For all gentle thoughts bargain seekers checking out items for sale
and mild at Imlay City residences, churches and busi-
For all gentle thoughts nesses. Among those finding items to their
and mild liking at the United Methodist Church of Imlay
Lord of all, to thee we City were: (top) Daishlany, 5, and Eishilany
raise Rivera, 3; and four-year-old Stella DeCook,
This our joyful hymn of posing with her new stuffed animal; and (bot-
praise. tom) Imlay City residents Sandra and John
Email Iris at Chippewa who purchased some books and
irisleeu@sbcglobal.net.
board games.
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attended high school), is
this from Sheila Walsh:
“Forgiveness brings God’s
Academic All-Star
Peace.”
Pretty good parameters
for my day. Hoping it will
lend perspective to yours.
Email Willene at
Karly Klug
willenetanis@aol.com. Senior ~ Capac High School
• Karly is the daughter of Mark
and Terri Klug
• She has a 3.6 GPA.
• Karly participates in cheer-
leading and is a National Honor
Society member.
• Her best memory from high
school will be winning districts
in cheerleading during her sophomore year.
• Karly envisions a successful life for her to include
“living on my own and being financially stable.”
• One thing on her “bucket list” is to travel to Bora
Bora with friends.
• Karly’s best day ever would be spent on vacation in
Florida with her family.
• If she had $1,000 to give to any cause, she would
give it to a cancer research fund because “my grand-
ma had cancer and nobody should have to go through
what she went through.”
• Her plans for the future are to become a pediatric
Photo by Maria Brown
nurse.
Academic All-Star
ditionally released from
Sara Herrera
Senior ~ Capac High School
your contract now. Let
them know that if they fail • Sara is the daughter of Fortino
to release you from your and Sara Herrera.
contract now you will be • She has a 3.9 GPA.
sure to spread the word • Sara participates in cross
about your experiences country, track and field, peer
with that company to as mediation, is a member of the
many people as possible. College Ambassador team and
Be professional and belongs to the National Honor
respectful and I am sure Society.
the broker will see the wis- • Her best memory from high school is receiving
dom in releasing you now Academic All-State recognition in cross country,
versus holding you hostage having her photo added to the Athletic Wall of Fame
for another 3 weeks. and being named Homecoming Queen.
Negative word of mouth • Sara envisions a successful life for her to include
advertising can be detri- “helping others in my community and caring for the
mental to the future suc- sick.”
cess of a company. No • One thing on her “bucket list” is to vacation with
business owner wants that. her family in a tropical location.
If you have any real • Sara’s best day ever would be her wedding day.
estate or mortgage related • If she had $1,000 to give to any cause, she would
questions please “Ask give it toward fighting human trafficking because
Alex” by email at Alex@ “these innocent kids know nothing better than this
RealtyVolution.com or by life that they don’t deserve.”
phone at (810) 664-1819. • Her plans for the future include attending Oakland
You may see your question University where she’ll be a member of their cross
and answer featured here. country team and study nursing.
— ADV
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Town Talk
Editor’s note: Due to space con-
straints announcements will be
posted one week in advance of the
event. Notices must be received in
writing by noon Monday prior to
the publication date.
For Senior Citizens
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from 9-10
a.m. at First Congregational
Church in Almont. Practice led
by Dina Miramonti, RYT.
Imlay City Senior Center “Texas
Hold ‘Em” 12:30 p.m. For info
810-724-6030.
Dinner and card playing, 50/50
raffle and prizes of high and low
for each table every 3rd Monday
at the Washington Senior Center,
57880 Van Dyke, Washington
Twp., MI 48094, from 4-8 p.m.
For info, call 586-752-6543.
Swing Dance Lessons at the
Port Huron Senior Center, 600
Grand Avenue, Port Huron,
every Tues. from 7:30-9 p.m. and
the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the
month from 7:30-9 p.m. with
instructors Lyle Malaski &
Kristina Morton. For info, call
810-984-5061.
Council on Aging Membership is
open to individuals 18 and older.
The Capac Senior Center is
open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. week-
days. We offer a variety of activ-
ities such as fitness and craft
classes, a book review group,
cards and bus trips. For info,
call Lori at 395-7889.
Almont and Dryden area senior
citizens meet the 2nd Tuesday of
the month at 12 p.m. at the
Almont Lions Hall, 222 Water
St., for a potluck and program.
Call 798-8210 for more info.
Adults 55 and over are invited to
Berlin Twp. Senior Center to
play cards from noon-3 p.m. the
2nd Wednesday of every month.
Bring a sack lunch, beverages
provided. Senior stretch exercise
on Tuesdays 10-11 a.m. Potluck
luncheons will be served the 4th
Tuesday of every month at noon.
For info, call 810-395-4518.
Ryan Smith, a certified alcohol
c 
AREA UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCHES
Attica U.M.C.
27 Elk Lake Road, Attica, MI
(810) 724-0690
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m
Attica Food Bank:
Serving those in 48412,
2-4 pm, 2nd & 4th Monday
of the month.
Community Dinner:
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 4-6 pm
Pastor Ron Rouse
www.atticaumc.org
Dryden
U.M.C.
5394 Main Street - Dryden
810-796-3341
Pastor Patricia Hoppenworth
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
West Berlin
U.M.C.
905 Holmes Rd. - Allenton, MI
Corner of Almont Road
810-395-2409
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
Rev. Curtis Clarke
Goodland
Community
Church
2008 N. Van Dyke
Box 82
Imlay City, MI 48444
810.724.1747
Worship Service: 10:00 am
Pastor Chad Hampton
and drug counselor will be
available at the Imlay City
Senior’s Center on the 4th
Thursday of every month from
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Senior Health and Fitness Expo.
May 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Washington Parks and Rec.
Prizes, raffles, lunch, fitness
class demos, nutrition demo are
included in admission fee.
Free Meals, Food
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
‘Food for Families’ kitchen is
open to the public for free, hot
meals every Monday and
Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m.
This Heart Loves Food Pantry
is open the 1st Saturday of each
month from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at
Gateway Assembly Church,
2796 S. Van Dyke Rd., Imlay
City.
The Attica United Methodist
Church will be holding a free
community meal on the 2nd and
4th Tuesday of each month from
4:00-6:00 p.m. For more info
please call 810-724-0690 or visit
www.atticaumc.org.
The Attica Food Bank at the
Attica United Methodist
Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is
open from 2-4 p.m. the second
and fourth Monday of the
month. Proof of residency and
need required.
The Capac Community Food
Pantry, 112 S. Main Street, is
open each Wednesday from 1-3
p.m. Please call LOVE, INC. at
810-245-2414 in advance to
ensure your food voucher will
be received before you stop in to
shop. Any questions, please call
Joyce Kaufman at 810-395-
7532.
The Capac Kitchen serves free
meals every Tuesday from 4:30-
6 p.m. at Zion United Methodist
Church.
Free meals for people in need
are offered at the North Branch
Senior Center on Monday and
Thursday evenings from 5:30-7
p.m. Call 810-441-0322 for
Capac
U.M.C.
14952 Imlay City Rd., Capac
Church 810-395-2112
Sunday School - 9:15 am - All Ages
Sunday Service: 10:30 am
Junior Church and Nursery Available
Bible Studies Every
Monday and Tuesday Evenings
Tuesday Morning
Come as you are - everyone is welcome!
17 17
Imlay City
U.M.C.
Corner of 4th St. & Almont Ave.
(Across from the Library)
www.imlayumc.org
Like Us On
10:30 a.m. Worship
Nursery Available
Jr. Church for K-5th grade
Youth Group 6th-12th grade
5pm-6:30pm Sundays
Rev. Dr. Marcel Allen Lamb
17 810-724-0687 17
17
17
Family of
Christ
Lutheran Church -
Missouri Synod
7191 Imlay City Road, Imlay City
Bible Study - 9:00 am
Worship Time - 10:30 am
Children’s Church - 10:30 am
Contemporary Service - Wednesdays 7:00 pm
Phone 810-724-2620
lutheranfamilyofchrist.org 17
more info.
Orchards’ Cupboard Food
Pantry is open the 3rd Saturday
of every month 9 a.m.-noon.
Food distributed at 74903
McKay Rd., Bruce Twp., 586-
336-4673. www.orchardsonline.
org.
Museums
The Dryden Historical Society
meets at 7 p.m. the first
Wednesday of the month and
the museum opens every
Monday from 5:30-7 p.m.
The Capac Historical Society is
open to visitors daily from 1-3
p.m. and 1-4 p.m. on Sundays.
Call 810-395-2859 for more info.
Beginning in April the Imlay
City Historical Museum is open
on Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. and
welcomes visitors at that time.
The museum features period
rooms that appear as they would
have been prior to the turn of
the 20th century and into the
1930s. Fabulous artifacts greet
guests in every room and trans-
port them back to when life was
a simpler time. Visitors will find
exhibits relating to railroading,
military, local history and much
more. Docents are on hand to
answer questions and assist with
research. Stop in and take a
look!
The Almont Community
Historical Society Museum is
open Saturdays from 1-4 p.m.
Please stop by and learn about
your community. Society meet-
ings are held at the museum on
the second Monday of the month
at 7 p.m. For more info call 810-
796-3355.
Youth Events
Ready, Set, Go! Workshop. This
is a FREE workshop for 3-5
year olds & parents/caregivers!
Enjoy fun projects that will
develop your child’s skills and
prepare them for school!
Children also enjoy a snack,
story time, and a free book! Call
the Family Literacy Center
today to reserve your seat at
810-664-2737 and for more info
on dates and times.
Play groups available. Free 6
week sessions. At these FREE
90-minute playgroups, children
will participate in storytime,
developmentally appropriate
games and crafts, learn new
skills, and enjoy a snack and
social time with other children.
Parents will have the chance to
talk to other adults with same-
age children. Register now for
the next session! Numerous
St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church
(ELCA)
200 North Cedar (M-53)
Imlay City, MI
810-724-1200
email: nlcc@newlifechristian.net
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Pastor Alan Casillas
17
Community Men’s & Women’s
9:30 am 11:00 am
17
Sacred Heart
Catholic Church
700 Maple Vista, Imlay City
810-724-1135
Weekday Masses
Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri 8 am • Wed. 10 am
First Sat. 8 am
Weekend Masses
Sat. Vigil Mass 5 pm
Sun. 9 am - English
11 am - Spanish
Confessions 1/2 hr. before each Mass & 4pm Sat.
Father Paul Ward 17
Imlay City Christ Evangelical First Congregational Church
Church of Christ Lutheran Church
670 N. Van Dyke 1970 S. Almont Ave., Imlay City
Imlay City, MI 48444
Sunday Service
Bible Study (all ages) 10:00am
Morning Worship 11:00am
1st Sunday of the
Month Evening Service 2:30pm
Wednesday Bible Classes (all ages) 7:00pm
810-724-3306
COME WORSHIP WITH US!
John Barker, Minister Come to the WELS
17
St. Cornelius
Catholic Church Catholic Church
3834 N. Mill Street, P.O. Box 208
Dryden MI 48428
www.fmsaints.com
Weekday Masses:
Wed. & Thurs. 8:30 a.m.
Weekend Masses: Weekday Mass: Friday - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday - 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Weekend Masses: Sunday - 11:00 a.m.
Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 17 Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 17
locations and dates available. Hospital, 2770 Main Street in Special pricing Saturday only.
For more info and to sign up call Marlette, hosts this support
the Family Literacy Center at group the 1st Tuesday of each
Medical Care
810-664-2737. month in the Administration
Conference Room. For time
Support Groups and more info, call 800-635-
7490 or visit www.marlettere-
Lapeer County Health
Department, 1800 Imlay City
One on one grief counselling.
gionalhospital.org.
TOPS 620 Lapeer weight- loss
Rd., Lapeer - Regular
Immunization Clinic Hours:
Romeo Washington Parks and (held in 2nd floor clinic area)
Rec. Both Romeo and
Washington Activity Centers
group meets Tuesday nights at
the Hunter’s Creek Mobile Walk-In, Mondays 1-3 p.m.; By
Appointment Only, Wednesdays
will offer this service once a Home Park Club House, 725
DeMille Rd. in Lapeer. Weigh-in 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 4-6
month, by appointment only. p.m., Thursdays 1-3:45 p.m. For
Call 586-752-6543 to schedule from 6-6:30 p.m., meeting from
6:30-7:30 p.m. For more info additional info, to check if we
appointment. accept your insurance, or to
call 810-664-7579.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) schedule an appointment please
TOPS 888 (Take Off Pounds call 810-667-0448.
meetings are held every Monday
night at 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Sensibly) meets Wednesdays at
the 25 Pine Ridge Dr. in Lapeer. Free hearing and vision screens
Lutheran Church in Imlay City. for children of preschool age are
Weigh-in at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting. Call Linda at 810-245- available at the Lapeer County
Health Department. To schedule
and Al-Anon meetings are held 3955 or Phyllis 810-395-7035 for
every Wednesday night at 8 more info. an appointment please call 810-
667-0448 or 810-245-5549.
p.m. at the Capac United
Methodist Church, Capac, MI.
Lapeer Area Citizens Against
Fundraisers Capac Pharmacy is teaming
with Support Million Hearts by
Domestic Assault meets 1-3 p.m. offering in-pharmacy blood
Tamale sale now through May pressure screenings, 136 North
every Wednesday in the Lapeer 17. Benefitting Imlay City
Court House for personal pro- Main St. in Capac, Tuesdays, 9
Christian School.Made by a.m.-6 p.m. Everyone is invited
tection order clinic. For info Jalisco Bakery of Imlay City..
810-246-0632. to come and have their blood
Pick up at the school Mon., May pressure read for free.
21 from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Call
10A Friday AFG Family Groups
meeting. Imlay City FOC (810) 724-5695 for price and to
Lutheran Church, 7191 Imlay
City Rd, Imlay City. Contact
place orders.
Woman’s Life Chapter 855 is
Events
Ginger Miller at 810-724-5772 collecting bottles and cans all Mothers Day luncheon and
for more information. year long. With your help we fashion show. Fri., May 11.
can make a difference in some- Washington Parks and Rec
FOR WIDOWED MEN &
WOMEN: Lunch-Cards- one’s life at a time when they Center. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Doors
need the most help. Please con- open at 10 a.m. for shopping.
Friendship. Join us every 3rd
Tuesday of each month from sider being part of the bigger Admission charged. Info - (586)
picture. Donate your bottles 786-0131.
11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cavis
Pioneer Restaurant, 5600 and cans today. For a represen-
tative of our group call 810-392- Zumba Gold. Take salsa, cha
Lapeer Rd. in Kimball Twp. cha and other Latin dance steps.
48074. No RSVP necessary. For 5136.
Put in a low impact routine and
more info call Joanne K. at 810- The Imlay City Christian School you have Zumba Gold. Bring
324-2304. This activity is spon- has discount cards available for water and a face towel. (9341)
sored by Widowed Friends, a sale. Proceeds benefit the Mon., Apr. 2- May 21, 10:30 -
peer support group www.wid-
owedfriends.org.
school’s athletic, music and PE
programs. For more informa-
11:30 a.m. (9399) Wed., Mar.
28-May 23, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
tion call Imlay City Christian Washington Parks and Rec
Widowed Friends invites all
widowed to join us for breakfast School, Mon.-Fri. 8-4, 810-724- Center.
5695.
and friendship in a safe setting Washington Parks and Rec
every 2nd and 4th Monday of Euchre at the Almont Lions Center. Minor alterations Mon.,
the month at 9 a.m. at Sero’s, Club, second Saturday of every June 4. Janet Krula, one of our
925 Gratiot in Marysville. For month through May. Doors quilters, has volunteered to do
more info, call Julie at 810-388- open at 6:30 p.m., games begin minor alterations like hemming,
0868. at 7 p.m. Entry fee provides taking-in and letting out, zipper
player with 10 games of Euchre replacements etc. By appoint-
Grief Share, a 7/14 series for with a light meal at the break. ment only, from 9:30 a.m.-11:30
those that have lost loved ones Almont Lions Club, 222 Water a.m. No charge.
support group will begin Sept. 7 Street, Almont. For more info,
at the Imlay City Senior Center call 810-798-3333. All funds WILLOW RUN Theater/
located in the Lamb-Steele Museum. Ages 15 and up. June
generated from Euchre nights
building on Third Street. Pre- benefit local charities. 16 bus trip includes transporta-
register by calling Tracy at 810- tion, admission to Yankee Air
724-6030 or Ginger Miller at
810-724-5772. Craft Shows/Bazaars Museum, guided tour, and the-
ater tickets to Willow Run play.
For those that have experienced Rummage Sales Leave from Washington Parks
and Rec Activity Center, 57900
the death of a loved one, a sup- Rummage Sale Mania. St. Van Dyke at 8:30 a.m., return
port group is available facilitat- Cornelius Catholic Church, approx. 6 p.m. Call 586-786-
ed by a trained United Hospice 3834 N. Mill St., Dryden. Thur., 0131 for info and to register by
Service (UHS) bereavement vol- Fri., May 17, 18– 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 24.
unteer. Marlette Regional Sat., May 19, 9 a.m.-noon.
Other
Free tutor training for people
who would like to help others in
our community improve English
skills. Volunteer basis. Please
call for orientation before train-
ing at 810-664-2737.
Blessed Hope
18
Volunteer for the Habitat for
Baptist Church Humanity of Lapeer County at
the office. Interested parties can
1635 Berville Road, Allenton, MI call 810-664-7111 and speak to
4411 Newark Road
859 N. Van Dyke Road Pastor Gayle Hortop Carolyn, Cheryl or Pete at 810-
Imlay City, Michigan 48444 Phone: (586) 784-5854
Attica, MI 48412 660-7823.
810-724-2702 Sunday School - 10:00 am
Sunday 2:30 pm
Sunday Morning - 11:00 am
Club News
Tuesday 7:00 pm Sunday Evening - 6:30 pm
www.newlifechristian.net Wednesday Evening - 6:30 pm
Friday Youth 7:00 pm
Pastor Tim Martin Soul winning is not our
Sunday 10 a.m. Service 17 firstapostolichome.com Veterans of Foreign Wars
17 preference, but it’s our priority.
(VFW) of Imlay City, Post 2492,
Imlay City Almont Light of Christ
17
598 N. Almont Ave. (Fairgrounds
C.R.C.
Community
First Baptist Church Rd.) Overseas Veterans Meetings
2nd Thursday, every other
395 N. Cedar (M-53)
www.imlaycitycrc.org
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Wayne Boyd, Pastor Church month, 7 p.m.; Post Meetings 1st
Thursday every month, 7 p.m.;
881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888 Auxiliary Meetings 1st Saturday
Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Sunday Bible Classes: 9:45 am 2720 Winslow Road
Youth Ministry Worship Services Imlay City, MI 48444 of every month, 10 a.m.
MOPS Program 10:30 am & 6:00 pm
Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm 1 Mile South of I-69 Overpass Almont/Dryden Masons meets 7
fbc@airadvantage.net
Bible Studies
Live Webcasting Sunday all worship services Sunday Worship 10:30 am p.m. every 2nd Thursday of the
810-724-4315 over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont month at Masonic Center in
Phone: 810-724-6999
Come Grow With Us! 17 Proclaiming the Sovereign Grace of God 17 Almont.
GATEWAY ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH The Imlay City American
Legion Post 135 meets the 2nd
ASSEMBLY
(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court • Capac, MI
(810) 395-7557 and last Wednesdays of the
month at 7:30 p.m. The post is
2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City  located at 212 E. Third Street.
Morning Worship - 8:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Contact them at 724-1450 or
Evening Service - 5:00 p.m.  americanlegionpost135@fron-
Wednesday Family Night - 6:45 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. tier.com.
Supervised child care during all services
Sunday School The Evening Star Quilt Guild
Phone: 810-724-8110 9:00 a.m. September thru May meets the last Wednesday of
Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist 17 Staffed Nursery During Worship 17 each month at the Davison
Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer
Rd. in Davison. Meetings start
United Church of Christ at 6:30 p.m. and doors open at 6
275 Bancroft - Imlay City 201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI
p.m. For more info call Lisa,
810-358-7294.
at corner of Newark Rd.
(Corner of 5th Street) 810-798-8855
810-724-7855
Markets
Sunday Worship Service
Sunday School 9:00 a.m. 810-724-6207 at 10:15 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.
Thursday Worship 7:00 p.m.
Sunday School & Morning Adult Group 9:30 a.m. Nursery available and Jr. Church
for ages 3 thru 5th grade
Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Pastor Rev. Dr. Renee C. Jackson
Jr./Sr. High Youth Group ~ Sunday’s 6-8pm Flea Market, every Sunday.
Ralph O. Stuebs
“No matter who you are or where you are
Kidz 4 Christ ~ Wednesday’s 6-7:30pm Lapeer Center Building, 425
Cell-(567) 674-0438 Pre-School - 5th grade County Center St., Lapeer. 8
on life’s journey, you are welcome here!” Pastor William King
17 17 17 a.m.-3 p.m. Up to 75 booths
St. Nicholas St. John The Holy Redeemer inside and outside sell a huge
variety of items to the public.
Evangelist
Catholic Church Lutheran Church Sponsored by the Lapeer Center
4331 Capac Road 872 Capac Rd. 4538 Dryden Rd. • Dryden, MI Building, a non-profit organiza-
tion for 60 years. Free admis-
Capac, MI 48014 Allenton, MI 48002
810-395-7074 810-796-3951 sion. For info on space rentals,
810-395-7572 www.fmsaints.com www.lutheransonline.com/holyred call Logan at 810-347-7915.
www.fmsaints.com Weekday Mass: 8:00 am - BIBLE CLASS; 9:30 am - WORSHIP Visit www.LapeerCenter.com
Thursday 8:30 a.m. 11:00 am - SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE CLASS for building rental and Peacock
Weekend Masses: ALL WELCOME!!! Alley catering information, or
Saturday - 6:00 p.m.
Pastor Steven Helms
Sunday - 9:00 a.m. call 664-2109. Email: lapeer-
Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 17
Christian Preschool Available 17 center@charter.net.

Rural Lifestyles
Hatching out excitement
Farm Bureau donates incubators to elementary schools
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
LAPEER COUNTY
— The lessons that can be
learned from one little egg
are pretty big. That’s the
reasoning behind Lapeer
County Farm Bureau’s
decision to get eggs (and
their resulting chicks) into
local classrooms. Recently,
the county’s Promotion and
Education Committee gift-
ed two egg incubators,
including one to Kim
Hudson and her 3rd grade
students at Dryden
Elementary School. The
other will be presented to
Turrill Elementary teacher
Amy Baxter.
The gift includes an
incubator, a certificate to
purchase eggs and curricu-
lum materials. The winning
teachers also get access to
Jodi Conley and her exper-
tise. The North Branch
teacher has used an incuba-
tor in her classroom and
has volunteered to be a
personal resource to the
recipients.
Promotion and
Education Committee
Chair Jo Goodwin said the
winners were selected from
a group of those classrooms
State urges ‘catch and release’ for frogs, toads and salamanders
ACROSS MICHIGAN
— As spring finally
approaches and 2018’s
seemingly never-ending
winter slips into the rear-
view mirror, Michigan’s
native frogs and toads are
beginning to call and mate
in ponds, lakes and flooded
river beds and woodlands
throughout the state. It’s a
good time for the DNR to
remind people about state
regulations regarding the
collection and possession
of frogs, toads and sala-
manders.
In order to protect
breeding colonies, these
animals (including tad-
poles) may only be collect-
ed and possessed by the
public from the last
Saturday in May through
Nov. 15. Outside of this
possession season, the pub-
lic is encouraged to take
walks and observe them in
their natural habitat but not
interfere with or directly
handle the animals.
When the possession
season opens May 26, peo-
ple 17 years of age and
Dine on the latest crop reports
at MSUE’s Virtual Breakfasts
TRI-CITY AREA —
Farmers are invited to join
field crops specialists and
extension educators
Thursday mornings to talk
about in-season production
and pest management
issues.
MSU Extension spe-
cialists and educators who
work with field crops are
teaming up to bring farm-
ers and agribusiness pro-
fessionals a series of
“Virtual Breakfast” meet-
ings throughout this grow-
ing season. These 30-min-
ute online meetings will
help growers start their day
with discussion of current
field and weather condi-
tions, timely crop produc-
tion tips, and the latest
information on emerging
issues.
The live online meet-
ings will run 6:30-7 a.m.
every Thursday through
June 21st, and every other
Thursday from July 12th to
August 30th.
The Thursday A.M. call
format:
•Current cropping tips
•Weather updates from
Jeff Andresen
•Q & A / What’s
The first chick arrived
after 22 days in the
incubator.
that attended this fall’s
Project RED-Rural
Education Day. Lapeer
County Farm Bureau hosts
Project RED at the Eastern
Michigan State Fairgrounds
every October. Students
visit various stations where
they learn about crop pro-
duction, animal care and
more.
“The teachers are all
asked to fill out a survey,
telling us what they learned
and if the content was ben-
eficial to their class. Those
who completed the survey
were entered into a draw-
ing for this incubator kit,”
Goodwin said.
“Previously, we’ve
given the teachers a basket
of Michigan-made prod-
ucts at Project RED but
older are required to have a
2018 recreational fishing
license to collect and pos-
sess frogs, toads and sala-
manders. A strict posses-
sion limit of 10 animals (in
The state’s official possession season for
native frogs, toads and salamanders runs
from May 26 through November 15.
upcoming.
Organizers say one of
the best parts of this series
will be the opportunity for
them to shift attention to
major challenges as they
occur across Michigan such
as severe weather effects,
insect damage or opportu-
nities for crop treatments.
There’s no charge to
participate. Users can join
using their computer,
mobile device or regular
phone line. To join the
meetings, participants will
follow the Zoom link
https://msu.zoom.
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this fall we were in a differ-
ent financial situation. We
believed this would be a
more usable tool for them,
something that teachers
and their students could
use in the classroom.”
Dryden’s Kim Hudson
Photo provided
and her class saw their first
chick hatch last week after
22 days in the incubator.
“I have never tried this
project before so the stu- Third graders in Kim Hudson’s class at Dryden Elementary School are
dents and I have talked in watching chicks hatch and learning new lessons along the way thanks
depth about how circum- to Lapeer County Farm Bureau.
stances have to be just right hatch and grow. There’s
for everything to work out applications in math and
and for us to have live counting down the days on
chicks,” Hudson said. a calendar,” Goodwin said.
Early excitement for “The eggs can be used
the project spread among in writing exercises too.
the parents of Hudson’s Some teachers have had
students with one donating their students write stories
the eggs and another pro- about the eggs and chicks.
viding all the necessities It makes it easier for some
for the chicks post-hatch- kids to write when their
heat lamp, tub, feed and ‘super hero chick’ is right
food and water containers. in front of them.”
Goodwin said both Goodwin said the
teachers were given mate- teachers will be encour-
Photo by Kim Hudson
rials that can help them aged to sell the chicks to
apply “eggs-cellent” les- replenish their egg incuba-
sons throughout all their tor fund for the following
subjects. year.
“These egg lessons can “This is a reusable
be applicable in all parts of project and we hope they In addition to the incubator, teachers received
the classroom. There’s the can make it a tradition that lesson materials through the program. Parents
science and stages of can- lasts for a long time,” she in Hudson’s class also donated eggs and
dling and seeing the chicks said. other items for the ongoing care of the chicks.
any combination) is spear. However, frogs may way for parents to encour- season closes Nov. 15, all
enforced. Those interested not be speared in Michigan age their children’s natural living frogs, toads or sala-
in harvesting frogs for a at night with the aid of an curiosity about frogs, toads manders collected and in
meal are reminded that artificial light. Children and and salamanders,” said possession from the open
frogs may be caught by youth younger than 17 do DNR biologist Tom Goniea. season must be released
hand, net, trap, seine or not need a fishing license, “We also strongly rec- back into the wild.
but still are subject to the ommend not trying to keep Want to learn more?
possession season limit as wild frogs, toads or sala- See page 22 of the 2018
well as harvest methods manders as pets, because Michigan Fishing Guide or
described above. they generally will not sur- contact Tom Goniea, 517-
“Practicing catch-and- vive well in captivity.” 284-5830 or Elyse Walter,
release techniques is a great Regardless, when the 517-284-5839.
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Obituaries Dispatch log...

~ Norman “Norm” Knox, 63 ~
Norman “Norm”
Knox, age 63, of Imlay
City, Michigan, died
Friday, May 4, 2018 at
McLaren Lapeer Region
Hospital of Lapeer, MI.
Norman Lloyd Knox
was born December 6,
1954 in Minneapolis, MN.
He was the son of the late
Elroy and the late Helen
~ Albert C. Lindke ~
Albert C. Lindke
passed away April 24 from
complications after sur-
gery.
He is survived by chil-
dren, Douglas, Dian,
Teresa and Kathryn and
one sister, Sarah. He is
also survived by his wife,
Sandy; stepchildren Gene,
Timothy, Nanette and
Gregory; 13 grandchil-
dren; and 17 great-grand-
children.
We will miss his
smile.
Donations in his mem-
ory may be made to Imlay
~ Elaine G. Nimmoth, 98 ~
Elaine G. Nimmoth,
age 98, recently of Troy,
formerly of Imlay City,
Michigan, died Sunday,
April 29, 2018 at Sunrise
of Troy in Troy, MI.
Elaine G. Dumont was
born November 25, 1919
in Detroit, MI. She was the
daughter of the late Amil
Emmet and the late Emma
(Welsh) Dumont. She
grew up in Detroit, MI.
Elaine was a 1938 gradu-
ate of Pontiac High
School. She also lived in
Prudenville, MI. She mar-
ried Charles John
Nimmoth on September 1,
1945 in Bromerton,
Washington. They lived in
the Imlay City area for
20-plus years at Casa
Maria. She was preceded
(Bryan) Knox. Norm grew
up and graduated high
school in Minnesota. He
lived in Columbiaville
before moving to the Imlay
City area five years ago.
He retired from over
the road truck driving a
few years ago. Norm had
worked for JB Trucking
for three years and previ-
City High School Alumni
Scholarship Fund.
in death by her husband,
Charles John Nimmoth in
December 1989.
She was mostly a
homemaker. As a young
woman, Elaine worked for
Sanders Dairy and Candy
Makers in Detroit, MI.
While her husband served
in the United States Navy
during World War II,
Elaine worked for the
Navy in Detroit.
Elaine enjoyed spend-
ing time at her summer
home in Houghton Lake,
MI.
She was a member of
the VFW in Roscommon,
MI and a member of
Sacred Heart Catholic
Church in Imlay City.
Elaine is survived by
her four brothers, Joe
ous to that, Swift Trucking
for a couple years.
Norm was a quiet per-
son that loved playing
Nintendo Monopoly. He
was a great cook.
He is survived by one
daughter, Shawna Harmon
of Imlay City, MI; three
sons, DWayne Knox, Craig
(Naomi) Knox of
California and Jonathan
“Jon” Knox of Cass City,
MI; four grandchildren
(and two on the way),
Tyler Knox, Lisa Harmon,
Melvin Harmon, and
Maggie-May Harmon.
Norman was preceded
in death by his parents,
Elroy and Helen Knox; his
brother, Noel; and his sis-
ter, Mary.
A memorial is not
planned at this time.
Funeral arrangements
were made by Muir
Brothers Funeral Home,
225 N. Main St., Imlay
City, MI.
Please be sure to sign
our online register at muir-
brothersfh.com.
(Jackie) Dumont of
Cadillac, MI, John
(Patricia) Dumont of
Ossineke, MI, Jim
(Carolyn) Dumont of Troy,
MI, and Martin (Sonda)
Dumont of Freeland, MI;
and her two sisters,
Mary Bruce and Janice
Marion.
She was preceded in
death by her husband,
Charles Nimmoth; brother,
Frank (Betty) Dumont; and
her two brothers-in-law,
Roger Bruce and Jean
Marion.
A memorial service is
being held in the chapel
10:30 a.m., Saturday, May
19, 2018 at Cadillac
Memorial Gardens East,
38425 Garfield Rd.,
Clinton Twp., MI.
Editor’s note: The follow-
ing is a compilation of activity
and reports from area police
departments:
In Imlay City:
Police and emergency
responders responded to dis-
patch calls for these incidents,
in addition to traffic stops
April 30
•04:05 Motorist Assist (S.
Almont Ave./E. First St.)
•05:05 Motorist Assist (S.
Almont Ave./Weston St.)
•15:08 Private Property
Accident (1900 block S. Cedar
St.)
•15:22 Assist Imlay City
Fire Department (300 block
W. Second St.)
•19:30 911 Hang up (600
block E. First St.)
21:34 Alarm (500 block
Morrice Blvd.)
•Numerous traffic stops
were made throughout the day.
May 1
•03:10 Property Damage
Accident (1800 block S. Cedar
St.)
•08:43 Alarm (2000 block
S. Cedar St.)
•11:04 Welfare Check
(500 block N. Main St.)
•13:32 Welfare Check
(6700 block Reside Rd.)
•16:47 Private Property
Damage Accident (300 block
E. Third St.)
•18:32 Motorist Assist
(700 block S. Cedar St.)
•18:33 Alarm (300 block
S. Cedar St.)
•18:41 Delinquent Minors
(2000 block S. Almont Ave.)
•18:57 Medical Assist
(200 block E. First St.)
•Multiple Traffic Stops
throughout the day
May 2
•02:22 Civil Dispute (500
block Townsend Dr.)
•07:45 Alarm (300 block
S. Cedar St.)
•08:27-08:45 Monitor
Traffic (Weston Elementary)
•8:45 Criminal Sexual
Conduct (1900 block Shagbark
Ln.)
•09:20 Harassment
Complaint (600 block
Cambridge Ln.
•23:51 Suspicious Vehicle
(Metcalf St./W. Borland Rd.)
•Multiple Traffic Stops
•23:55 Alarm (100 block N.
Almont Ave.)
•00:14 Found Dog (300
block W. Fifth St.)
May 4
•07:57 Road Rage (N.
Cedar St./E. Capac Rd.)
•12:00 Citizen Assist (300
block E. Third St.)
•13:40 Assist Lapeer
County Sheriff’s Department
(N. Cedar St./E. Capac Rd.)
•17:22 Road Hazard (600
block N. Cedar St.)
•17:23 Alarm (2000 block
S. Almont Ave.)
•20:30 Property Damage
Accident (1800 block S. Cedar
St.)
•22:04 Welfare Check
(400 block W. Fourth St.)
•18:41 Road Hazard (400
block W. Fourth St.)
•20:32 Property Damage
Accident (1800 block S. Cedar
St.)
•21:56 Welfare Check
(400 block W. Fourth St.)
•Numerous traffic stops
were made throughout the day.
May 5
•00:45 - 01:52 Foot Patrol
Related to Power Outages
(Downtown District)
•01:00 Unsecured
Premises (100 block E. Third
St.)
•01:08 Assist Brown City
and Marlette Police
Department (Burnside Rd./
Churchill Rd.)
•01:30 Assist Lapeer
County Sheriff’s Department
(Armstrong Rd./N. Van Dyke
Rd.)
•09:59 Baseball Parade
(300 block E. Third St.)
•10:39 Welfare Check
(1700 block S. Cedar St.)
•13:12 Citizen Assist (200
block Weston St.)
•16:53 Assist Michigan
State Police (Newark Rd./S.
Doran Rd.)
•20:10 Assist Lapeer
County Sheriff’s Department
(Fairgrounds/M-21/Blacks
Corners Rd.)
•Numerous traffic stops
were made throughout the day.
May 6
•00:13 Suspicious Person
(2000 block S. Cedar St.)
•07:56 Domestic (500
block S. Cedar St.)
•18:47 Operating While
Capac
•intrusion alarm in the
15000 block of Downey Rd. in
Mussey Twp.
•animal complaint in the
13000 block of Burt Rd. in
Mussey Twp.
•unauthorized driving
away of a vehicle in the 110
block of Holmes Rd. in Berlin
Twp.
In Lapeer County:
Complaints handled by
the Lapeer County Sheriff’s
Department, in addition to
traffic stops:
May 1
•property damage acci-
dent on Kings Mill Rd. in
Arcadia Twp.
•property damage acci-
dent on westbound I-69 in
Attica Twp.
•misdemeanor arrest war-
rant in the 4300 block of
Peppermill Rd. in Attica Twp.
•misdemeanor arrest war-
rant in the 1800 block of Cedar
St. in Imlay City
May 2
•alarms in the 3000 block
of N. Van Dyke in Goodland
Twp.
May 3
•advertisement of drug
paraphernalia on S. Blacks
Corners Rd. in Imlay City
•assist motorist on S. Lake
Pleasant Rd. in Attica Twp.
May 4
•found property in the 300
block of W. Fifth St. in Imlay
City
•animals at large on
Bancroft St. in Imlay City
•road hazard on Rochester
Rd. in Dryden Twp.
•road hazard in the 700
block of N. Blacks Corners
Rd. in Imlay Twp.
•assist fire department on
Newark Rd. in Attica Twp.
•road hazard on Slattery
Rd. in Arcadia Twp.
•road hazard on Lyons Rd.
in Arcadia Twp.
•multiple road hazards on
N. Lake Pleasant Rd. in
Arcadia Twp.
•multiple road hazards on
S. Lake Pleasant Rd. in Attica
Twp.
•road hazard on Imlay
City Rd. in Imlay Twp.
•road hazard on Brown

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(400 block Bancroft St.) Order Threats (400 block W. •multiple road hazards on
•08:27-08:46 Monitor Second St.) N. Van Dyke in Goodland
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Damage Accident (500 block
Townsend Dr.)
•15:35 Citizen Assist (300
block E. Third St.)
•20:44 Property Damage
Accident - Car/Deer (Newark
Rd./S. Almont Ave.)
In St. Clair
County:
Police and emergency
responders responded to dis-
patch calls for these incidents,
in addition to traffic stops:
Summers Rd. in Attica Twp.
•assist fire department in
the 3000 block of Davis Rd. in
Attica Twp.
•road hazard on Mitchell
Lake Rd. in Attica Twp.
•road hazard on Larson

Legal Announcements
VILLAGE OF
ALMONT
ALMONT VILLAGE
COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 17, 2018
SYNOPSIS
President Schneider called the
Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present were Dyke,
Ligon, Love, Peltier, Steven C.
Schneider, Steffler and Schneider.
Staff members present were Manager
Connors, Clerk/Treasurer Keesler,
Chief of Police Martin, and Village
Attorney Gildner.
The Council approved the agen-
da with the addition of Item #9 reap-
pointment to planning commission;
approved the consent agenda with
corrections; approved Resolution
18-04-03 to Adopt Retirement Plan,
approved Resolution 18-04-04 to
commemorate distinguished service
rendered by Mr. Martin Wells, 1st
Reading to Amend Blight Ord. 194
tabled for reevaluation, 1st Reading to
Amend International Property
Maintenance Code Ord. 186, approved
1998 dump truck for auction,
approved purchase of replacement
pump for June Dr. lift, approved third
quarter budget amendments, and rati-
fied reappointment of Mr. Roach to
the Planning Commission.
The meeting adjourned at 9:18
p.m.
Kimberly J. Keesler
Clerk/Treasurer
Steve Schneider
President
A complete copy of the minutes
is available in the Clerk’s office dur-
ing regular business hours or at www.
almontmichigan.gov
19-1
CITY OF
IMLAY CITY
REGULAR COMMISSION
MEETING
MAY 1, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Mayor Bargen called the meet-
ing to order at 7:00 p.m.
Commissioners present were Kempf,
Ramirez, Planck, Tanis, and Demske.
Also present: City Manager Tom
Youatt; DDA Director Dana Walker;
Fire Chief Rick Horton; City Attorney
David Churchill, John Olsen of Spicer
Group, three members of the commu-
nity and one member of the media.
The Commission approved the agenda
with an update of Exhibit page 85.
The Commission approved Consent
April 30 Rd. in Attica Twp.
•assault and battery in the •property damage acci-
540 block of N. Neeper St. in dent on eastbound I-69 in
Capac Attica Twp.
•civil matter in the 200 •assist motorist on west-
block of S. Glassford St. in bound I-69 in Attica Twp.
Capac •road hazard on N. Five
Agenda items : Approval of Minutes
- Regular Meeting - April 3, 2018 to
Clerk. Complete copies of the minutes
are available in the Clerk’s office dur-
•personal property dam- Lakes Rd. in Attica Twp.
May 5
include a correction to the minutes ing normal business hours or at www. age accident in the 120 block
•suspicious circumstance
stating the need for the closed session imlaycity.org. of S. Main St. in Capac
to be Attorney/Client Privilege and 19-1 •car-deer accident at on Armstrong Rd. in Goodland
the time that the Commission came Capac and Gould roads in Twp.
out of the closed meeting 7:32 p.m.
Berlin Twp. •family trouble in the
Approved Minutes for Parks & CITY OF •animal complaint in the 6500 block of Reside Rd. in
Recreation April 10, 2018; approved
the DDA Minutes from February 12, IMLAY CITY 14000 block of Norman Rd. in Goodland Twp.
March 12, and March 26, 2018; BID REQUEST FOR •suspicious circumstances
PUMP OVERHAUL Lynn Twp.
Approved payment of bills to include
•neighbor trouble in the on N. Fairgrounds Rd. in
Payroll at $39,946.31 and Accounts OF WELL #2 Imlay Twp.
Payable at $263,946.93. The City of Imlay City is 14000 block of Norman Rd. in
The Commission approved a bid requesting sealed bids to overhaul the Lynn Twp. May 6
•neighborhood trouble on
from Sajdak Contractor for the M-53 pump for back-up well #2 located at
Gateway and Median Island Project in Lions Park, 265 North Blacks Corners
May 1
3600 block of Joy Rd. in
the amount of $180,732.00, contin- Road. The bid shall include all mobi-
•reckless driving at
Dryden Twp.
gent upon approval from the Federal lization, labor, and materials to pull Neeper St. and Kempf Ct. in
well pump #2. See attached scope of Capac •assist motorist on east-
Highway Administration; Mayor
bound I-69 in Attica Twp.
Bargen appointed Steve Teets to the work and requirements. The bid shall •domestic incident at
DDA with term ending June 2022 and be a lump sum bid with an additional Main and Railroads streets in •road hazard in the 2900
the Commission approved the worst-case scenario if a new pump block of Blacks Corners Rd. in
bowl assembly will be required after Capac
appointment; Accepted Jason Imlay Twp.
Schwab’s Resignation from the pulling and inspection of the pump. If •citizen assist in the 750
Planning Commission; Approved the you have any questions please contact block of Capac Rd. in Berlin •assist other law enforce-
ment in the 8700 block of
Development Guide as presented; Ed Priehs, DPW Superintendent at Twp.
Approved payment to Rowe (810) 724-2135. The bid shall be
•car/deer accident at Hough Rd. in Almont Twp.
Professional Services for site plan submitted in a sealed envelope enti-
tled “Well #2 Pump Overhaul”, by no Bryce and Martin roads in
May 7
work for the New Fire Hall in the
amount of $1,903.00 as presented; later than Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Mussey Twp. •animals at large on S.
Five Lakes Rd. in Attica Twp.
Approved payment to the Spicer at 3:00 p.m. to the attention of Tom •unauthorized driving
Group for Engineering Services in the Youatt, City Manager, 150 N. Main away of a vehicle in the 110 •narcotics in the 5800
amount of $2,112.75 as presented; Street, Imlay City, MI 48444. The block of Belle River Rd. in
Approved payment to Spicer Group in City of Imlay City reserves the right
block of Holmes Rd. in Berlin
the amount of $1,360.00 as presented; to accept or reject any or all bids, to Twp.
Attica Twp.
Approved proposed ballot language as waive any irregularities and to accept May 2 •property damage traffic

VILLAGE OF presented and approved Resolution

2018-5 allowing the Bond Proposal to
the bid deemed to be in the best inter-
est of the City.
•intrusion alarm in the 110
block of S. Main St. in Capac
crash in the 400 block of S.
Youngs Rd. in Attica Twp.
CAPAC be placed on the August 2018 ballot as Lynn Eutsler
City Clerk •property damage acci- •abandoned auto on west-
presented. Adjournment at 7:29 p.m.
Submitted by Lynn Eutsler, City 19-1 dent at Capac Rd. and I-69 in bound I-69 in Imlay Twp.
PUBLIC NOTICE Mussey Twp. •welfare check on the
THE CAPAC VILLAGE DEPARTMENT •neighbor trouble in the Polly Ann Trail in Attica Twp.
OF PUBLIC WORKS WILL BE 15000 block of Gould Rd. in •animals at large in the
FLUSHING HYDRANTS VILLAGE OF CAPAC Berlin Twp.
•suspicious circumstance
1700 block of S. Five Lakes
Rd. in Attica Twp.
MAY 14 and MAY 18, 2018 SPECIAL MEETING in the 13000 block of Messmer •found property on
DURING THE DAYLIGHT HOURS. Rd. in Berlin Twp. Hunters Creek Rd. in Attica
PLEASE TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS. May 14, 2018 • 6:00 May 3 Twp.
GREG SMITH at the Capac Museum •larceny in the 280 block •property damage acci-
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 401 E Kempf Ct
VILLAGE OF CAPAC of Quail Ridge Dr. in Capac dent in the 170 block of S.
810-395-4355, EXT 12 For counting of the survey ballots. •intrusion alarm in the 200 Lake Pleasant Rd. in Attica
19-1 9-1 block of N. Neeper St. in Twp.

Sports
Almont’s Thomas Manko lines up a putt Monday at Castle Creek.
Bulldogs edge Raiders
Almont finishes two shots back in Jamboree at Castle Creek
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
TRI-CITY AREA —
Jack DeMara shot a 40 and
Jacob Rayl carded a 41,
helping the Almont golf
team to a second-place fin-
ish Monday at a Blue
Water Area Conference
Dryden’s Hannah Weiss lands in the long jump pit at Friday’s Green Devil Invite.
Dryden girls second at Brown City
Raiders manage a third, while Capac winds up fifth in Green Devil Invitational
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
TRI-CITY AREA —
The Dryden, Almont and
Capac girls’ track teams
registered respective fin-
ishes of second, third and
fifth last Friday at the
Brown City-based Green
Devil Invitational.
Brown City (196
points) took team honors
that day. They were fol-
lowed by Dryden (114
points), Almont (97),
Millington (35), Capac
(34) and Lakeville (27).
Erin Boetcher, long
jump, 14 feet 11 inches;
led Dryden with an indi-
vidual event first.
The Dryden 400 relay
of Erin Paton, Natalie
Poirier, Jodie Adams and
Boetcher wound up first as
well. They were timed in
56.31 seconds.
Rachel Vallad, shot
put, 30 feet 8 3/4 inches;
Hannah Weiss, 100 hur-
dles, 19.1 seconds; Adams,
300-meter hurdles, 54.41
Jamboree.
Castle Creek Golf Club
is where the action unfold-
ed.
Yale edged Almont,
167-169, for team honors
that day. Richmond
(177), Armada (193) and
Cros-Lex (202) held down
spots three through five.
Dryden’s Jodie Adams clears a flight of hur-
dles at the Brown City Invitational.
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Cards win Invite
Dryden runs away
from field, Almont
finishes second
and Capac third
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
TRI-CITY AREA —
The Dryden, Almont and
Capac boys’ track teams
swept the top-three finish
positions last Friday at the
Green Devil Invitational.
Brown City High
School is where the action
unfolded.
Dryden amassed 145
Photo by Kevin Kissane
points en route to team
Photo by Kevin Kissane
honors that day. They
were followed by Almont
(111 points), Capac (91),
Brown City (73),
Lakeville (69) and
Millington (20).
Nathan Schenkel, high Dryden’s Ronny Hudson (L), Capac’s Logan
jump, 5 feet 8 inches; Swantek (middle) and Dryden’s Brenden Knuth
Cody Hultquist, 200 dash, (R) battle it out at the Green Devil Invite.
25.53 seconds; Sam seconds. 3:57.87.
Peyerk, 400-meter dash, Porter, pole vault, 10 Hultquist, high jump,
55.61 seconds; Ethan
Rozanski, 800 run,
feet 6 inches; Gall, long 5 feet 2 inches; Honnold,
jump, 18 feet 3 1/2 inches; 300 hurdles, 48.94 sec-
Imlay City and Capac 2:15.52; plus Ronny Rozanski, 1600 run, onds; and Knuth, 1600-
both finished with three Hudson, 1600 (5:00.85) 5:02.04; and Knuth, 3200- meter run, 5:04.24; had
scorers, one short of what and 3200 (10:59.42) led meter run, 11:02.8; fur- Dryden’s thirds.
was needed to count as a Dryden with individual nished Dryden’s seconds. Porter, shot put, 37
complete squad. event firsts. The Dryden 1600 relay feet 3 1/2 inches; and John
Algonac, the other The Dryden 400-meter of Cameron Bores, Jacob Lynch, discus, 89 feet 3
Blue Water Area relay of Hunter Gall, Tyler Livingston, Brenden inches; provided Dryden’s
Conference school, opted Honnold, Blake Porter and Montague and Peyerk fourths.
Peyerk also prevailed. notched a second as well,
BWAC page 20 They were timed in 47.74 aided by a clocking of Dryden page 20
Spartan title hopes
dashed on day two
Imlay girls start strong at Stars Tourney,
lose twice in championship bracket
By Kevin Kissane Imlay City then went
Tri-City Times Sports Editor to 2-0, thanks an 8-5 victo-
ry over Howell.
IMLAY CITY — The Barker (a single and a
Imlay City varsity softball double) and Skylar Stone
team went 3-2 at the Stars (a pair of singles) paced
Tournament this past Imlay City’s offensive
weekend. attack. Orlowski (a dou-
Imlay City kicked off ble) plus Dawson,
tournament action with a Thibodeau, Medrano,
6-5 pool play win against Harper and Hoody (a sin-
Utica Eisenhower. gle apiece) supported their
Haley Medrano (a sin- performances.
gle and two doubles) plus Harper and Barker
McKena Hoody and Leah both took a turn pitching
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Dawson (two singles each) for Imlay City. They gave
led Imlay City with multi- up 11 total hits, retired 10
ple-hit performances. on strikes and walked
Emily Orlowski (a double) none.
and Abigail Thibodeau (a Imlay City followed
single) also reached the that up with a 12-0 tri-
hitting column. umph against Birmingham
Alison Harper and
Isabella Barker shared the
pitching responsibilities
for Imlay City. They
Groves, pushing their mark
to 3-0 for the day.
Medrano (three singles
and a double), Kendall
allowed 11 total hits, Whitsett (two singles and a
struck out four and walked
seconds; and Teagan three. Hopes page 20
Norman, 3200 run,
13:06.29; generated
Dryden’s seconds.
The Dryden 800 relay
of Paton, Porier, Boetcher
and Adams ranked second
as well. They stopped the
watch at 1:59.24.
Kelli Schenkel, long
jump, 13 feet 6 inches;
Caitlyn Hill, 100-meter
dash, 14.47 seconds;
Teagan Norrman, 1600
run, 6:03.53; and Ella
Kage, 3200-meter run,
13:54.31; gave Dryden
outright thirds.
Schenkel, high jump, 4
feet 6 inches; provided
Dryden with a two-way tie
for a third.
Weiss, long jump, 13
feet 3 1/4 inches; Vallad,
discus, 85 feet 3 inches;
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Marin Luxgrant, 100 hur-
Photo by Kevin Kissane
dles, 21.34 seconds; Hill,
200-meter dash, 29.42 sec-
onds; and Hannah Peyerk,
800 run, 2:48.49; obtained
Dryden’s fourths.
Imlay City rightfielder Leah Dawson comes up
Second page 20 throwing after fielding a ball.
Page 18-TRI-CITY TIMES-MAY 9, 2018
Soccer
Dryden, Marlette
play to 1-1 verdict
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
DRYDEN — Dryden
and visiting Marlette
finished with a goal
apiece in a non-league
girls’ soccer clash
last Wednesday after-
noon.
In Wednesday’s clash,
Marlette took a 1-0 edge
at the half.
Almont shuts out Yale
ALMONT — Almont
picked up a 4-0 road victo-
ry over Yale in a Blue Water
Area Conference girls’ soc-
cer encounter last Thursday
afternoon.
Alayna Panduren led
Almont with a pair of goals.
The Raiders also received
one goal each from Brandi
Almont nips St. Clair, 3-2
ALMONT — Almont
slipped past St. Clair, 3-2,
in a non-league girls’ soc-
cer confrontation with vis-
iting St. Clair last Friday
afternoon.
Kirsten Schapman
(two) and Alayna Panduren
Imlay City falls 4-1 to Armada
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY —
Imlay City incurred a 4-1
road setback to Armada in
a Blue Water Area
Conference girls’ soccer
game last Wednesday after-
noon.
With the outcome,
Dryden drops home match
DRYDEN — Dryden
dropped a 4-2 verdict to
visiting St. Thomas More in
a non-league girls’ soccer
clash last Friday.
Kaylin Norman (set up
by Ally Sobek) and Norman
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Stoldt won the first sin-
gles title at the Clarkston
quad last Saturday.
For her effort, Stoldt
earns our Girls’ Athlete
of the Week honor.
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Dryden then outscored
Marlette 1-0 the rest of
the way, leaving the field
with a 1-1 outcome to
their credit.
Kaylin Norman fur-
nished the lone Dryden
goal. Her tally was of
the unassisted variety.
Josie Carpenter went
the distance in net
for Dryden. She was
credited with 12 saves.
Kautz and Kirsten
Schapman.
Jennifer Curtis added
three assists to Almont’s
cause.
Savannah Tormala and
Aliyah Cremeans shared
the goalkeeping responsi-
bilities for Almont in the
shutout win.
(one) furnished Almont’s
goals.
Almont also received
an assist from Schapman.
Aliyah Cremeans got
the win in net for Almont.
Cremeans finished with
eight saves.
Imlay City slips to 3-6-1
and 2-3-1.
Katelyn Judd supplied
the lone Imlay City goal.
Her effort was assisted by
Andrea Salcedo.
Paris Houghten han-
dled the goalkeeping chores
for Imlay City. Houghten
was credited with eight
saves.
(via a corner kick) account-
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day.
Josie Carpenter handled
the goalkeeping chores for
Dryden that day. Carpenter
finished with 12 saves.
Dryden sophomore
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and 3200 runs at the
Green Devil Invite last
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Dryden keeper Josie Carpenter boots the ball
during a match at home last week.
Capac falls to Richmond
CAPAC — The Capac
girls’ soccer team wound
up with an 8-0 loss to host
Richmond in a Blue Water
Area Conference
Tournament opening round
meeting Monday after-
noon.
In Monday’s meeting,
Richmond took a 1-0 edge
Imlay City falls by goal
IMLAY CITY —
Imlay City was handed a
4-3 setback in a Blue Water
Area Conference girls’
soccer contest last Friday
afternoon.
In Friday’s contest,
Algonac jumped out to a
3-1 advantage at the half-
time break.
Imlay City then put
together a 2-1 second half
rally, only to drop a 4-3
Capac drops BWAC matchup
CAPAC — The Capac
girls’ soccer team wound
up on the losing side of an
8-0 verdict to visiting
Richmond in a Blue Water
Area Conference girls’
soccer confrontation last
Wednesday afternoon.
In Wednesday’s con-
frontation, Capac spotted
Richmond a 5-0 advan-
Softball
Capac softball sweeps by Algonac
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
CAPAC — Capac
defeated visiting Algonac,
14-0 and 15-4, in a Blue
Water Area Conference var-
sity softball doubleheader it
hosted on Tuesday, May 1.
In the opener, Capac col-
lected 11 hits en route to the
Imlay City returns with BWAC wins
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Imlay City earned a
pair of wins over host Cros-
Lex in a Blue Water Area
Conference varsity softball
doubleheader on Tuesday,
May 1.
In the opener, Imlay
City pulled out a 7-6 victo-
ry over Cros-Lex. That
contest lasted eight innings.
Almont shut out twice by Richmond
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT — The
Almont varsity softball
team dropped a pair of
diamond confrontations
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
DRYDEN — Dryden
fell by scoreboard counts of
15-8 and 12-11, respective-
ly, to visiting North Huron
in a North Central Thumb
Almont defeats
rival Yale, 5-1
By Kevin Kissane Brandi Kautz (two each)
Tri-City Times Sports Editor plus Erika Bailey (one) fur-
nished Almont’s goals.
ALMONT — The Jennifer Curtis (two)
Almont girls’ soccer team contributed Almont’s
sent visiting Yale down to a assists.
5-1 defeat in a Blue Water Almont returns to
Area Conference action today (Wednesday)
Tournament opening round where it will entertain
game Monday afternoon. Armada. That match lists a
Kristen Schapman and 4:30 p.m. starting time.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
after one half had ended.
Richmond then fol-
lowed it up with a 7-0 sec-
ond half advantage, closing
out an 8-0 win.
Kristen Payne drew the
goalkeeping assignment
Photo by Kevin Kissane
for Capac that day. Payne
was credited with 32
saves.
Almont’s Hannah Chaney throws in the ball
verdict. during a match at home recently.
Kaylee Kaminski (set
up by Andrea Salcedo),
Kaminski (assisted by
Claire Thibodeau) and Spartans drops nailbiter
Starr Howland (set up by
Thibodeau) supplied Imlay
City’s goals.
Paris Houghten han-
IMLAY CITY — The
Imlay City girls’ soccer
team incurred a 2-1 setback
Imlay City slips to 3-8-1
and 2-5-1.
Kaylee Kaminski (set
dled the goalkeeping to host Armada in a Blue up by Andrea Salcedo) pro-
chores for Imlay City. She Water Area Conference vided the lone Imlay City
wound up with seven Tournament opening round goal that day.
saves. clash that required a shoot- Paris Houghten went
out to determine a victor the distance in net for Imlay
last Monday afternoon. City. She wound up with
With the outcome, five saves.
tage at the half.
Richmond then out-
scored Capac 3-0 the rest
Capac loses to BWAC rival
of the way, closing out an CAPAC — Capac fell Armada followed it up
8-0 win.
Kristen Payne and
Ashley Wampfler each
8-0 to visiting Armada in a
Blue Water Area Conference
girls’ soccer encounter last
with a 3-0 second half edge,
putting the finishing touch-
es on an 8-0 win.
took a turn in net for Thursday afternoon. Kristen Payne drew the
Capac that day. They In Thursday’s clash, goalkeeping assignment for
managed 29 and three Capac spotted Armada a Capac that day. Payne was
saves, respectively. 5-0 lead at the half. credited with 13 saves.
lopsided win.
Izabelle Amador (three
ting column.
Anderson was the win-
backed by Dean and
Anderson (two singles
singles), Aubree Smith (a ning Capac pitcher. She apiece) plus Alyssa Orlando,
single and a triple) and Ally allowed five hits over five Husovsky, and Amador (a
Dean (a single and a triple) innings, struck out eight and single apiece).
led Capac with multiple-hit walked none. Anderson and Orlando
performances. Myranda In the nightcap, Capac shared the pitching responsi-
Hammer, Alexys Anderson, generated 10 hits. bilities for Capac. They
Shelby Husovsky and Madison Wheeler (three gave up six total hits over
Natalie Maday (a single singles) paced Capac’s five innings, retired five on
each) also reached the hit- offensive attack. She was strikes and issued two walks.
Haley Medrano (two Harper and Barker Harper (a single and a dou-
singles and a double), shared the pitching respon- ble each) and Stone (two
Skylar Stone (a single and a sibilities for the triumphant singles) paced Imlay City’s
double) plus Leah Dawson Imlay City side. They offensive attack. Alexis
and Abigail Thibodeau (a allowed nine total hits, Diaz, Orlowski, Hoody,
pair of singles each) led struck out six and walked Barker and Thibodeau (a
Imlay City at the plate. two en route. single apiece) also reached
They were backed by Emily In the nightcap, Imlay the hitting column.
Orlowski, Kendall Whitsett City rolled to a 13-4 win Barker was Imlay
and Isabella Barker (a dou- over Cros-Lex. City’s pitcher of record.
ble apiece) plus Alison Medrano and Dawson She gave up four hits,
Harper and McKena Hoody (two singles and a double retired seven on strikes and
(a single each). apiece), Whitsett and walked one.
to visiting Richmond That contest took five Richmond notched a 22-0
in Blue Water Area innings. victory over Almont. That
Conference action on Gillian Nichols and matchup lasted three
Tuesday, May 1. Sydney Marrone (a single innings.
In the opener, each) led Almont’s offen- Marrone supplied the
Richmond posted a sive attack. lone Almont hit. She fin-
13-0 win against Almont. In the nightcap, ished with a single.
League varsity softball of singles) led Dryden dur- (three singles apiece) plus
doubleheader it hosted ing game one with multi- Riley Knox, Lemke and
Monday. ple-hit performances. Abromaitis (two singles
Laura Ellis (two singles They were backed by Paige each) paced Dryden’s
and a double), Ally Sobek Abromaitis and Amanda offensive attack during
(three singles), Courtney Lemke (a single each). game two. Ellis (a single)
Heike (a single and a triple) Norman (four singles), also reached the hitting col-
and Kaylin Norman (a pair Alea Perdue and Heike umn.

Baseball
Dryden’s Jack Kaplan looks to throw out an
opposing baserunner in a recent game at
home.
Dryden baseball
bests North Huron
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
DRYDEN — Dryden
swept visiting North Huron,
8-3 and 14-1, in a North
Central Thumb League
varsity baseball double-
header Monday.
In the opener, Ethan
Rozanski (three hits) led
Dryden’s offensive attack.
He was backed by Jared
Czape, John DelCampo
and Brady Czape (two hits
each) plus Hunter Gall (one
Almont halves a
twinbill at home
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT — The
Almont varsity baseball
team halved a non-league
doubleheader versus visit-
ing Grand Blanc last Friday.
In the opener, Grand
Blanc picked up a 3-1 vic-
tory over Almont.
Chase Kapron and
Zack Fillinger led Almont
with a double each. The
Raiders also received a sin-
gle from Griffin DePauw.
In the second game,
Imlay City finishes
1-1 at Bridgeport
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY — The
Imlay City varsity baseball
team went 1-1 last Saturday
at the Cat Classic in
Bridgeport.
Imlay City opened
tournament action with a
15-1 win against
Bridgeport.
Davyn Wilson (three
singles and triple) paced
Capac baseball falls versus Algonac
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
CAPAC — The Capac
varsity baseball team
incurred a pair of setbacks
to host Algonac in a Blue
Water Area Conference
doubleheader on Tuesday,
May 1.
In the opener, Algonac
claimed a 5-0 win against
Imlay falls two times to Cros-Lex
IMLAY CITY — The
Imlay City baseball team
absorbed 17-6 and 13-2
losses, respectively, to visit-
ing Blue Water Area
Conference adversary Cros-
Lex on Tuesday, May 1.
Imlay City drops two to North Branch
IMLAY CITY —
Imlay City was outscored
by a combined 22-0 count
by visiting North Branch in
a non-league varsity base-
ball doubleheader it hosted
last Friday.
In the opener, North
Branch claimed a 16-0 win
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Boys’ Track
Dryden wins a quad meet it hosts
By Kevin Kissane (Mitchell Gill, Jacob Hunter
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Vallad, Jacob Livingston Gall pass-
and Brenden Biggs), 1600 es the
DRYDEN — The (Cameron Bores, Brenden baton to
Dryden boys’ track (116 Montague, Jacob Dryden
points) outscored Peck Livingston and Peyerk) and teammate
(77), North Huron (35) and 3200 (Knuth, Hudson, Tyler
Akron-Fairgrove (20) en Sisler and Rozanski) relays Honnold
route to a top finish at a also prevailed. They at a meet
North Central Thumb notched respective clock- his school
ings of 47.78 seconds, hosted
Photo by Kevin Kissane
League meet it hosted on
Tuesday, May 1. 1:49.4, 4:04.3 and 10:34.5 last week.
Nathan Schenkel, high along the way.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
jump, 5 feet 9 inches; Blake Cody Hultquist, high
Porter, shot put, 37 feet 6 jump, 5 feet 3 inches;
inches; Tyler Honnold, 300 Porter, pole vault, 10 feet 6
hurdles, 49.02 seconds; inches; Schenkel, 110-
Sam Peyerk, 400-meter meter hurdles, 20.07 sec-
dash, 57.1 seconds; Andrew onds; Peyerk, 200 dash,
24.53 seconds; Montague, dash, 1:00.9; Rozanski, and Hultquist, 200-meter
Sisler, 800 (2:36.6) and
1600 (5:50); and Ronny 400-meter dash, 1:00.2; 1600 run, 5:50.9; and dash, 24.92 seconds; gener-
Hudson, 3200-meter run, Hudson, 1600 run, 5:51; Knuth, 3200-meter run, ated Dryden’s fourths.
11:18.2; led Dryden with and Rozanski, 3200-meter 11:36.2; supplied Dryden’s Vallad, shot put, 31 feet
individual event wins. run, 11:19; provided thirds. 6 1/2 inches; and John
The Dryden 400 Dryden with seconds. Austin Grondin, discus, Lynch, discus, 80 feet 1
(Hunter Gall, Honnold, Gall, 100 dash, 11.61 87 feet 7 inches; Porter, inch; added fifths to
hit). Peyerk and Porter), 800 seconds; Bores, 400-meter 100 dash, 11.74 seconds; Dryden’s cause.
Imlay City boys outpointed by Yale
Jared Czape and
DelCampo took turns
pitching for the winning
Dryden side. They allowed
three total hits and retired IMLAY CITY — The City with individual event tive clockings of 1:37.36, Broecker, 3200 run,
eight on strikes. Imlay City boys’ track team wins. 3:43.43, and 8:44.55 en 11:30.18; furnished Imlay
In the nightcap, Brady was outscored, 85-52, by The Imlay City 800 route. City’s seconds.
Czape, Jared Czape and host Yale in a Blue Water (Cooper Armstrong, Reid Bannister, pole vault, Cameron Shirling, dis-
Gall (two hits apiece) Area Conference clash on Bannister, Riley Bertram 11 feet 6 inches; Ryan cus, 98 feet 3 inches;
notched Dryden’s top plate Tuesday, May 1. and Breydon Andrez), 1600 Johnson, shot put, 43 feet Bandeiras, 110-meter hur-
credentials. Ryan Johnson, discus, (Zak Kustowski, Swartz, 6 inches; James Ruolo, dles, 18.38 seconds;
Rozanski was Dryden’s 139 feet 8 inches; Vitor Bertram and Andrez) and 110-meter hurdles, 18.25 Kustowski, 800 run,
pitcher of record. He gave Bandeiras, 300 hurdles, 3200 (Cole Broecker, seconds; Bertram, 200 2:13.85; and Brandon Pries,
up two hits and struck out 46.78 seconds; and Jacob Andrez, Kustowski and dash, 24.62 seconds; 3200-meter run, 11:45.43;
eight along the way. Swartz, 1600-meter run, Swartz) relays took first as Andrez, 400-meter dash, added thirds to Imlay City’s
4:57.01; provided Imlay well. They logged respec- 54.68 seconds; and cause.
Sports Schedule
Baseball
Thursday, May 10
Almont at Lutheran North,
Mooney, 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 12
Dryden at Peck
City at Capac Tournament,
8 a.m.
Monday, May 14
Imlay City at Marysville,
4 p.m.
Almont bounced back to
notch a 12-7 triumph 4:30 p.m. Tournament, TBA Almont, Capac, Imlay City Boys’ Golf
against Grand Blanc. Friday, May 11 Imlay City at Alpena at BWAC Tournament, Thursday, May 3
DePauw (a single and a
Almont at Dryden, 4 p.m. Tournament, 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Almont, Capac, Imlay City
Saturday, May 12 Monday, May 14 Dryden at Marlette, at Brown City Invite, Holly
double) plus Caleb Dryden at Oakland North Huron at Dryden, 5 p.m. Meadows, Capac, 8 a.m.
Schlanderer and Nick Christian, 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Monday, May 7
Wilson (two singles apiece) Monday, May 14 Tuesday, May 15 Tennis Almont, Capac, Imlay City
paced Almont’s offensive North Huron at Dryden, Capac at Imlay City, Wednesday, May 9 at BWAC Jamboree,
attack. Colton Kruse and 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Almont at Yale, 4 p.m. Timberwood, Armada,
Tuesday, May 15 Algonac at Imlay City, 3:30 p.m.
Kapron (a double apiece)
along with Austin Cody Imlay City at Capac, 4 p.m. Girls’ Soccer 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9 Thursday, May 10 Track
and Nate Thomas (a single Softball Almont, Capac, Imlay City Grosse Pointe Liggett at Friday, May 11
each) also reached the hit- Almont, Dryden, Imlay
Wednesday, May 9 at BWAC Tournament, Almont, 4 p.m. City at Davison Invite,
ting column. Capac at Memphis, 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12 1 p.m.
Cameron Asaro was the Lutheran North at Imlay Thursday, May 10  Almont and Imlay City at Capac at Marysville Invite,
winning Almont pitcher. City, 4 p.m. Dryden at Brown City, BWAC Tournament, TBA
Thursday, May 10 5:30 p.m. Almont and Imlay City, Tuesday, May 15
Genesee at Dryden, 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12 9 a.m. Almont, Capac at Imlay
Almont at Cardinal Capac, Dryden and Imlay Monday, May 14 City, 4:30 p.m.
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Golf
Almont is first at BWAC Jamboree
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
TRI-CITY AREA —
Jake Wendorf, Jacob Rayl
and Thomas Manko all shot
40s, helping the Almont
golf team register a first-
place finish at a Blue Water
Area Conference Jamboree
contested under rainy con-
ditions last Thursday.
Holly Meadows Golf
Course, in Capac, is where
the action unfolded.
Almont’s winning out-
put was 162. Yale (168),
Armada (185), Richmond
(185) and Capac (237) held
down places three through
five at day’s end.
BWAC: Almont edged
from page 17
not to attend.
Jake Wendorf and Jack
Jellison rounded out
Almont’s top-four. They
posted a 42 and 46, respec-
tively.
For Imlay City, Andy
The Dryden girls’ track team poses for a photo at the Green Devil Invite.
Second: Almont third, Capac is fifth
from page 17
Alissa Hurd, 3200-
meter run, 14:26.04; con-
tributed a fifth to Dryden’s
cause.
Poirier, long jump, 12
feet 9 1/2 inches; Courtney
Capac’s Sara Herrera looks to pull away from a
group of runners at the Green Devil Invite.
Heike, discus, 79 feet 2
inches; and Kage, 1600
run, 6:25.77; added sixths
to Dryden’s cause.
Autumn Kwierant, pole
vault, 7 feet; and Ashley
Santo, discus, 98 feet 2
inches; paced Almont with
firsts.
Claire Taylor, high
jump, 4 feet 8 inches; and
Meredith Rinke, 400-meter
dash, 1:07.58; gave Almont
individual event seconds.
The Almont 1600
(Katrina Kline, Sarah
Brown, Sofija Matovska
and Meredith Rinke) and
3200 (Kayla Pia, Heather
Fitchett, Brianna Burchi
and Kline) relays pulled up
second as well. They were
timed in 5:06.24 and
12:37.35, respectively.
Hailey McKinney, 100-
meter hurdles, 20.52 sec-
onds; provided Almont
with an individual event
third.
The Almont 800 relay
Sports in Brief
Algonac, Cros-Lex and
The following youth
sports, junior high, ninth
grade, and junior varsity
recaps are provided to us by
She was backed by Grace
Schriber and Kayla Rossen
(a double each) along with
Brenna Miller, Sara Parker,
Imlay City also competed, area coaches. If your team’s Katie Bieganowski and
but did not have four of its results do not appear here Kelsey Pyles (a single
starters finish their respec- remind your coach to pass apiece).
tive rounds. along the information by In the nightcap, Imlay
Joe Sorentino complet- calling 810-724-2615, or City registered a 9-8 tri-
ed Almont’s top-four golf- e-mailing it to kkissane@ umph against Cros-Lex.
ers. Sorentino posted a 42. pageone-inc.com or send it Bieganowski (a single
Colin Anderson paced to us via fax at 810-724- and a homer), Rossen (two
Capac with a 48. He was 8552. doubles), Schriber and
backed by Connor Miller (two singles each)
Robinson (57), Nathan Imlay City Junior plus Ruby Hellebuyck,
Schocke (65) and Kayden Varsity Softball Hailie Rzeszut and Pyles (a
Braun (67). Imlay City vs. Cros-Lex single apiece) had Imlay
Andy Hintz paced two May 1 City’s hits.
Imlay City golfers that con- Imlay City loses 5-1 and Schriber was the win-
cluded their nine-hole wins 9-8 ning Imlay City pitcher.
rounds. Hintz managed a Game recap- The She allowed seven hits
52. Zac Hellebuyck (65) Imlay City junior varsity and struck out six en route.
was the other Spartan golf- softball team split a non-
er who finished. league doubleheader versus
Cros-Lex on Tuesday,
May 1.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
In the opener, Imlay
City dropped a 5-1 verdict
to Cros-Lex.
Hintz was low with a 56. Emma Sellers led
The Spartans also counted Imlay City with a triple.
Connor Kovacik’s 58 and
Zac Hellebuyck’s 72.
Conner Robinson Almont’s Jacob Rayl
paced Capac with a 45. looks to sink a putt at
Conner Parker (70) and a BWAC Jamboree
Colin Anderson (77) also this past week.
represented the Chiefs.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
The Dryden boys’ track team takes time out for a photo after claiming
first Friday at the Green Devil Invite in Brown City.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Dryden: Runs away with invite title
from page 17
Andrew Sisler, 3200
run, 12:32.68; had the lone
Dryden fifth.
Bores, 400-meter dash,
1:00; rounded out the list
of Brown, Fitchett, vidual event fourth. of Dryden placewinners
Matovska and McKinney The Almont 400 relay with a sixth.
wound up third as well. of Brandi Brady, Taylor, Robbie Battani, pole
They stopped the watch at Brown and Fitchett took vault, 11 feet 6 inches;
2:09.82. fourth as well, thanks to a plus Michael McEwan,
Rinke, 100-meter dash, clocking of 1:01.39 shot put (43 feet 4 inches)
14.56 seconds; had the Brady, pole vault, 6 and discus (146 feet 3
lone Almont outright indi- feet; contributed a two-way inches); paced Almont
tie for a fourth to Almont’s with firsts.
cause. Martin Saavedra, shot
Rinke, 200 dash, 29.73 put, 38 feet 4 1/4 inches;
seconds; provided Almont Martin Wigley, discus, 97
Photo by Kevin Kissane
with a fifth. feet 3 inches; along with
Santo, shot put, 26 feet Battani, 110 (18.33 sec-
2 3/4 inches; and Pia, onds) and 300 (47.48 sec-
3200-meter run,, 14:54.32; onds) hurdles; picked up
added sixths to Almont’s Almont’s seconds.
cause. Saavedra, discus, 95 Almont’s Robbie Battani competes in the long
Sara Herrera, 800- feet 5 inches; had the lone jump Friday at the Green Devil Invite.
meter run, 2:37.52; led Almont individual event
Capac with a first. third. Nathan Engel, Kerby and The Capac 800 relay
Herrera had the next The Almont 800 McEwan pulled up fifth as of Reed Goddeeris,
best Capac showing. Her (Nathan Kerby, Jacob well, thanks to a clocking Bastian, Grant and Griffith
1600 run time of 5:59.91 Castillo, Gerard Knittel of 54.35 seconds. pulled up second as well,
was second swiftest. and Kaleb Odett) and Rinke, high jump (5 thanks to a clocking of
Lilly Rodriguez, 800- 3200-meter (Trent Ligon, feet) and 300 hurdles 1:47.18.
meter run, 2:47.37; gener- Don White, Ian Swanger (51.83 seconds) and A Capac 400-meter
ated the lone Capac third. and Tom Shiner) relays Kerby, 200-meter dash, relay of Danny Navarro,
wound up third as well.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Rodriguez, 1600-meter 26.93 seconds; completed Omar Navarro, Bastian
run, 6:07.52; and Herrera, They were timed in the list of Almont place- and Griffith provided a
3200 run, 14:06.77; 1:47.57 and 10:49.98, winners with sixths. third. They were timed in
secured Capac’s fourth. respectively. Daniel Griffith, 100 49.82 seconds.
Capac also counted a Mike Rinke, pole dash, 12.56 seconds; plus Bastian, 200 dash,
fifth-place finish from vault, 10 feet 6 inches; and Hank Barker, 110 (17.54 26.62 seconds; and Logan
Scout Senyk, high jump, 4 White, 800 run, 2:31.92; seconds) and 300-meter Swantek, 3200-meter run,
feet 2 inches. gave Almont individual (45.4 seconds) hurdles; led 11:45.68; had Capac’s
event fourths. Capac with individual fourths.
The Almont 1600- event firsts. Swantek, pole vault,
meter relay of Knittel, The Capac 1600 relay 10 feet; and Grant, 200
Odett, Kerby and White of Charlie Aldrich, Robert dash, 26,77 seconds;
supplied a fourth as well. Grant, Griffith and Barker obtained fifths for Capac.
They stopped the watch at also emerged victorious. Barker, pole vault, 9
4:10.53. They were timed in feet 6 inches; Goddeeris,
Knittel, 400 dash, 3:50.26. 110-meter hurdles, 20.96
59.91 seconds; contributed Ethan Bastian, 100- seconds; and Ben
an individual event fifth meter dash, 12.79 seconds; Rodriguez, 3200 run,
for Almont. and Aldrich, 800-meter 12:35.81; rounded out the
The Almont 400-meter run, 2:21.03; obtained a list of Capac placewinners
relay of Seth Helfer, second for Capac. with sixths.
Hopes: Imlay girls start out strong
from page 17 no walks en route. Imlay City then tested
Those outcomes landed their diamond skills against
double) plus Dawson and Imlay City a spot in South Lyon East next.
Harper (two singles each) Sunday’s championship When the final scores
led Imlay City at the plate. bracket. were tallied, Imlay City
They were backed by It was there Imlay City dropped an 8-3 verdict.
Barker, Hoody and started things off with an Barker led Imlay City
Orlowski (a double apiece) 11-1 loss to Millington. with a pair of singles. The
Photo by Kevin Kissane
along with Samantha Orlowski (a double) Spartans also received a
Brown, Alexis Diaz and paced Imlay City’s offen- single each courtesy of
Stone (a single each). sive attack. The Spartans Thibodeau, Harper and
Harper was the win- also had Dawson, Barker, Stone.
ning Imlay City pitcher. Hoody and Stone (a single With the results, Imlay
Almont’s Ashley Santo won the discus compe- She allowed five hits, apiece) reach the hitting City now stands at 13-4
tition Friday at the Green Devil Invite. struck out four and issued column. overall.
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Girls’ Track

Dryden wins quad meet with ease

By Kevin Kissane 100-meter hurdles, 20.45
Tri-City Times Sports Editor seconds; Hill, 200 (29.17
seconds) and 400 (1:09.8)
DRYDEN — The dashes; and Ella Kage, 3200-
Dryden girls’ track team meter run, 14:55 had
(113 points) fended off the Dryden’s seconds.
respective challenges of The 3200 relay of
Akron-Fairgrove (51), Peck Hannah Peyerk, Alissa Hurd,
(47) and North Huron (35) to Norman and Kage wound up
win a meet it hosted on second as well. It took them
Tuesday, May 1. 12:15.7 to cover the territo-
Kelli Schenkel, high ry.
jump, 4 feet 6 inches; Erin Natalie Poirier, high
Boetcher, long jump, 14 feet jump (4 feet 3 inches) plus
1 inch; Rachel Vallad, shot the 100 (13.5 seconds) and
put (31 feet 11 inches) and 200-meter (29.36 seconds)
discus (79 feet 6 inches); dashes; Weiss, long jump, 13

Photo by Kevin Kissane

Caitlyn Hill, 100 dash, 13.3 feet 4 inches; Abrielle Hurd,
seconds; Hannah Weiss, 400 dash, 1:18.7; Kylie
100-meter hurdles, 17.98 DeVlaminck, 800-meter run,
seconds; Jodie Adams, 300 3:22.4; Kage, 1600 run,
hurdles, 53.73 seconds; 6:39.4; and Alissa Hurd,
Teagan Norman, 1600 3200-meter run, 14:58.7; Almont’s Katrina Kline picks up the pace dur-

Photo by Kevin Kissane

(6:26.1) and 3200-meter
(14:29.6) runs; led Imlay
City with firsts.
Natalie Poirier, long
jump, 13 feet 8 inches;
Boetcher, 100 dash, 13.5
seconds; Marine Luxgrant,
furnished Dryden’s thirds. ing a meet this past week.
Courtney Heike, discus,
73 feet 10 inches; Erin
Paton, 200 dash, 29.81 sec-
onds; and Hannah Peyerk,
Almont drops dual
clashes on road
Dryden’s Teagan Norman looks to fend off a 1600-meter run, 6:39.6;
Peck foe in a meet at home last week. added Dryden’s fourths.

Imlay City topped by BWAC rival Yale ALMONT — The

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY —
Imlay City fell by a 71-66
count to host Yale in a Blue
Water Area Conference
girls’ track meet on
Tuesday, May 1.
Cameron Vaubel, high
jump, 4 feet 10 inches;
Robin LeFevere, long jump
(15 feet 10 1/4 inches) and
200 dash (27.7 seconds);
Sarah Hubbard, 400-meter
dash, 1:06.9; and Jessica
Denver, 800 (2:34.07) and
1600 (5:54.33) runs; led
Imlay City with individual
event firsts.
The Imlay City 800
(Jillian LeFevere,
McKinzie Winget, Carlee
Forsyth and Robin
LeFevere) and 3200-meter
(Erika VanDerPloeg,
Sydney Kapushinski, Isabella Aune, 3200-meter
Hubbard and Denver) run, 14:43.19; supplied
relays also emerged victo- Imlay City’s seconds.
rious. They were timed in Imlay City also
1:51.76 and 10:44.96, received thirds courtesy of
respectively. Aubrie Behrick, long jump
Sophia Rosillo, discus, (13 feet 11 1/2 inches) and
91 feet 4 inches; Jillian 400 dash (1:10.73); Winget,
LeFevere, 100 dash, 14.02 100-meter dash, 14.19 sec-
seconds; Rebecca Sich, onds; Forsyth, 100 hurdles,
100-meter hurdles, 19.49 20.09 seconds; and Jillian
seconds; Forsyth, 300 hur- LeFevere, 200 dash, 29.6
dles, 57.43 seconds; and seconds.
Almont girls’ track team
wound up on the losing
side of a pair of Blue Water
Area Conference duals on
Tuesday, May 1.
Richmond High School
is where the action unfold-
ed.
Pitted against
Richmond, Almont
dropped a 71-66 verdict.
Autumn Kwierant,
pole vault, 7 feet 6 inches;
Claire Taylor, long jump,
13 feet 7 inches; Meredith
Rinke, 100 (13.94 sec-
3:04.54; and Kayla Pia,
1600 (6:52.64) and 3200-
meter (15:16.24) runs; col-
lected Almont’s seconds.
Almont also counted
thirds from Kwierant, high
jump, 4 feet 3 inches;
Brady, pole vault, 7 feet;
McKinney, 300 hurdles, no
time available; Sarah
Brown, 400-meter dash,
1:17.14; Pia, 800 run, no
time available; and Brianna
Burchi, 3200-meter run,
16:02.27.
Pitted against Cros-
Lex, Almont dropped a

Capac falls to Armada and Algonac onds), 200 (29.44 seconds)

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
CAPAC — The Capac
girls’ track team dropped a
pair of encounters to
Armada and Algonac, fall-
ing by respective scores of
103-18 and 105-29 in a
Boys’ Track
Blue Water Area Conference
meet it hosted on Tuesday,
May 1.
Sara Herrera, 800 run,
2:43.15; led Capac with an
outright first against
Armada.
Scout Senyk, high
jump, 4 feet 6 inches; gave
Capac a two-way tie for a and Herrera, 3200 run,
first. 14:07.02; added thirds to
Jamy Tackett, discus, 68 Capac’s cause.
feet 11 inches; and Herrera, Nestle (shot put) plus
1600-meter run, 5:49.22; Herrera (800 and 1600-
supplied Capac’s seconds. meter runs) paced Capac
Emily Nestle, shot put, with firsts versus Algonac.
24 feet; Lilly Rodriguez, Tackett (shot put) and
1600-meter run, 6:07.97; Rodriguez (1600 run) con-
tributed Capac’s seconds.
Capac also received
thirds from Gabby Lulis
(shot put), Tackett (discus)
and 400 (1:08.84 seconds)
dashes; Hailey McKinney,
100-meter hurdles, 19.44
seconds; and Katrina
Kline, 800 run, 2:44.94;
led Almont with firsts.
Taylor, high jump (4
feet 6 inches) and 100-
meter hurdles (19.84 sec-
onds); Ashley Santo, shot
put (25 feet 6 1/2 inches)
and discus (97 feet 10
inches); Brandi Brady, 300
hurdles, no time available;
Sofija Matovska, 400-
102-35 decision.
Kwierant (pole vault)
along with Rinke (100, 200
and 400 dashes) paced
Almont with firsts.
Taylor (high jump),
Santo (discus) and
Matovska (400-meter
dash) had Almont’s sec-
onds.
A group consisting of
Kwierant (high jump),
Taylor (long jump), Brady
(100 dash), McKinney
(100-meter hurdles) and
Kline (800 run) rounded

Imlay City boys bring home an 11th

and Rodriguez (800-meter meter dash, 1:11.64; out the list of Almont
run). Heather Fitchett, 800 run, placewinners with thirds.

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY — The
Imlay City boys’ track team
accumulated 24 points,
paving the way to an 11th-
place showing at the Harold
Arft Sterling Invitational
last Friday.
Grosse Pointe South
(64.5 points) earned the
distinction of champion at
meet’s end.
Reid Bannister, pole
vault, 11 feet 6 inches; and
Ryan Johnson, discus, 139
feet 11 inches; led Imlay
City with seconds.
The 3200 relay of
Breydon Andrez, Cole
Broecker, Zak Kustowski
and Jacob Swartz provided
Imlay City with a third.
They required 8:51.46 to
cover the territory.
Johnson, shot put, 42
feet; gave Imlay City a
fifth.
Bannister, long jump,
19 feet 2 inches; and
Swartz, 800-meter run, Imlay City registers an eighth
2:10.78; collected Imlay IMLAY CITY — The Imlay City with a two-way Hubbard, VanDerPloeg and
City’s seventh. Imlay City girls’ track team tie for a second. Denver) relays furnished
Andrez, 400 dash, generated an output of 21 Jessica Denver, 800 fourths as well. They were
55.07 seconds; contributed points en route to an eighth run, 2:30.05; provided timed in 4:27.42 and
an individual event eighth last Friday at the Harold Imlay City with an indi- 10:52.99, respectively.
to Imlay City’s cause. Arft Sterling Invitational. vidual event fourth. Sophia Rosillo, shot
The Imlay City 800-
Port Huron Northern The 1600 (McKinzie put, 31 feet; gave Imlay
meter relay of Brandon
Goolsby, Riley Bertram, (101.47 points) paced the Winget, Sarah Hubbard, City a fifth.
Bannister and Andrez field assembled. Erika VanDerPloeg and Rosillo, discus, 83 feet
wound up with an eighth as Cameron Vaubel, high Denver) and 3200-meter 6 inches; added an eighth to
well. They were timed in jump, 4 feet 9 inches; led (Sydney Kapushinski, Imlay City’s cause.
1:37.

Capac boys go 0-2 versus BWAC foes
CAPAC — The Capac
boys’ track team incurred
a pair of setbacks to
Armada and Algonac,
dropping respective ver-
dicts of 112-20 and 103-
34, in a Blue Water Area
Conference meet it hosted
on Tuesday, May 1.
Hank Barker, 110
(17.86 seconds) and 300-
meter (45.42 seconds);
paced Capac with individ-
ual event firsts against
Armada.
The Capac 1600 relay
also prevailed. They
stopped the watch at
3:58.02.
Daniel Griffith, 100-
meter dash, 12.43 sec-
onds; collected the lone
Capac second.
Barker, pole vault, 10
feet; and Ethan Bastian,
100 dash, 12.73 seconds;
rounded out the list of
Capac placewinners with
thirds.
A group consisting of
Barker (pole vault),
Miguel Aguinaga (discus),
Serving the corners of Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland,
and St. Clair counties, including Almont,
Charlie Aldrich (800-
meter run) and Ben
Rodriguez (3200 run) led
Attica, Capac, Imlay City, Dryden and more!
Capac with firsts versus
Algonac.
Logan Swantek (pole
vault and 1600-meter run),
Aguinaga (shot put) plus
Barker (110 and 300 hur-
dles) provided Capac with
seconds.
Capac also received
thirds courtesy of Griffith
(100-meter dash) and
Reed Goddeeris (110 hur-
dles).

Almont drops BWAC confrontations

ALMONT — The
Almont boys’ track team
went 0-2 in a pair of Blue
Water Area Conference
duals on Tuesday, May 1.
Richmond High School
is where the action unfold-
ed. feet; Battani, long jump, 17
Pitted against the hosts,
Almont dropped a 98-39
verdict. Gerard Knittel, discus, 93
Robbie Battani, pole
vault, 11 feet 6 inches; plus
Michael McEwan, shot put
(42 feet 7 inches) and dis-
cus (136 feet 2 inches); led
Almont with firsts.
Nathan Engel, high
jump, 5 feet 3 inches; Mike
Rinke, pole vault, 9 feet 6
inches; Jackson Malcolm,
103 feet 11 1/2 inches; and
Battani, 110 (18.14 sec-
onds) and 300-meter (44.84
seconds) hurdles; garnered
Almont’s seconds.
Rinke, high jump, 5
feet 5 inches; Malcolm,
shot put, 33 feet 6 inches;
feet 11 1/2 inches; Alex
Querciagrossa, 200 dash,
26.04 seconds; Kaleb
Odett, 400-meter dash,
58.04 seconds; Ben
Roland, 800 run, no time
available; plus Tom Shiner,
1600 (6:29.54) and 3200-
meter (14:25.24) runs;
rounded out the list of
Almont placewinners with
thirds.
Pitted against Cros-
Lex, Almont absorbed a
104-33 loss.
Battani (pole vault and Support your local community and give where you live.
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Almont had Malcolm
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Imlay City’s Weston

Elementary School
second grade students
submitted drawings of
their moms for our
annual Mother’s Day
Submitted by
Abbie
Submitted by
Azkordelia
Drawing Contest. Submitted by
Brielle
Submitted by
Cristian
Winners will be
selected at random,
and will be notified
by Friday, May 11.
A special thank you
to Weston Elementary
School staff and
principal Devon
Submitted by
Dananleen
Submitted by
Daniel Caudill; and to Submitted by
Diana
Submitted by
Dusten

Hungry Howie’s,
Creations Floral and
Peaceful Moon Yoga,
all of Imlay City
for their generous
contributions of gift
certificates, which
will be awarded to
Submitted by Submitted by Submitted by Submitted by
Emerson Emma the winners. Emma Eric

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Haidyn Haylynn Jackson Jason Jayden Jessica

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Page 24-TRI-CITY TIMES-MAY 9, 2018
‘Dorothy in Wonderland’ on stage in Imlay City
Play slated for 7 p.m. on May 16
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — On
Wednesday, May 16,
two fantasy worlds will
collide on the Imlay City
High School Auditeria
for the production
‘Dorothy in Wonderland.’
Eco Days at Seven
Ponds this weekend
Native Plant Sale runs from 9-5 both days
By Catherine Minolli
cminolli@pageone-inc.com
DRYDEN — Enjoy
the spring season in all its
glory at Seven Ponds
Nature Center this week-
end.
The nature center is
hosting ‘Eco Days’ from
10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 12-13.
The cost is just $3 for
adults; free to Seven Ponds
members.
Seven Ponds Director
of Environmental
Education Carrie Spencer
says Eco Days offer an
opportunity for family fun
and adventure, including
discovering Michigan’s
‘wild side.’
“There will be a vari-
ety of activities from
crafts, paper making, pond
exploration, insect investi-
gations, building bird
houses, trail mix station,
owl pellet dissection, an
awesome Bake Sale, a
Friends of Herbs’ Herb
Sale, an upscale rummage
sale called ‘The Country
Store,’ and lots of other
One of the many beautiful gardens at Seven
Ponds Nature Center. The center will host Eco
Days May 12-13.
Announcements
Wilson earns accolades
Amanda Wilson, a
2014 graduate of Almont
High School, received two
prestigious awards this
month.
On April 13, she was
recognized as the 2018
Institute of Management
Accountants Award from
the University of Michigan-
Flint School of
Management’s Honors
Reception.
On April 18 she was
honored by the Saginaw
Valley Chapter of the
Institute of Management
Accounts as the top student
from the University of
Michigan-Flint’s
Department of Accounting.
This spring Amanda
will graduate from the
University of Michigan-
Silas Floyd has arrived
Don and Leigh Gauthier
are pleased to announce the
arrival of their third son,
Silas Floyd Gauthier. Silas
was born at Crittenton
Hospital on Thursday,
January 4, 2018 at 8:38
a.m. He weighed 8 pounds
1 ounce and was 21.5 inch-
es long. Silas was eagerly
welcomed home by big
brothers Jalen and Isaiah.
Grandparents are
Chuck and Laura Rice of
Goodrich, Don and Carol
Gauthier of Byron, the late
wind sweeps her and her
companions off to
Ozian:
VanderPloeg
Madison
Drama students will Wonderland. Tweedle Dee and
take the stage at 7 p.m. Together, she and Alice Ozian: Paige Ruhlman
for the play that’s been team up to defeat their foes Knight: Ryan Petel
adapted from the original and make their way back Fish Footman: Taylor
works of L. Frank to Kansas and London. Nettles
Baum and Lewis Carroll. Dorothy in Wonderland White Rabbit: Eric
Dorothy makes it to was written by Brian D. Pawlaczyk
the end of the Yellow Taylor in association Caterpillar: Kyle
Brick Road but before she with Pioneer Drama. Morocco
gets back home, a whirl- Teacher Stacey Abromaitis Dormouse: Mary Evard
is once again overseeing Knave of Hearts and
the production.
The cast and crew
include—
Door: Madilyn Andrez
Cheshire 1: Sara Parker
Frog Footman and
Dorothy: Hollie Rager Ozian: Trinity Cislo
Alice: Riley Trombley Five and Cheshire 2:
Photo provided
Scarecrow: Logan Cecelia Bonfiglio
Wilson Humpty Dumpty:
Queen of Hearts: Katie Camille Bull
Evans Rook: Jordan Gill See Tweedldee and Tweedledum and a host of
fun things,” Spencer says Tin Man: Joelle Jones Pawn: Reanna Green
in a press release. other familiar characters on stage when Imlay
Lion: Rebecca Sich Seven: Leah Dawson City drama students perform ‘Dorothy in
As always, the
Mad Hatter: Emma Tulip and Chess Piece: Wonderland’ on Wednesday, May 16.
Rookery Gift Shop will
offer a large selection of Auger Michelle Belbeck
eco-friendly items to buy, Glinda: Destiny Kreiner Cheshire 3 and Ozian: Stage: Adrainna Dupont Directors: Cameron Vaubel
including many that will March Hare: Cameron Jayden Collison Lights: Alexia Bernardi and Riley Trombley
be on sale, Spencer says. Vaubel Tiger Lily and Chess Sound: Fernando Leon- Tickets are $5 for adults
Visitors will also have Wizard: Owen Downey Piece: Hayley Werth Guerrero and $3 for students in
an opportunity to purchase King of Hearts: Rose and Chess Piece: Student Director: Eric grades K-12. Children
native plants from 9 a.m.- Kennedy Kramek Lauren Scese Pawlaczyk under 5 and senior citizens
5 p.m. during Eco Days. Tweedle Dum and Toto: Cesar Zepeda Assistant Student are free.
Spencer says the
Milnes Memorial Day
nature center’s Native
Plant Sale also offers an
opportunity for visitors to
learn about Michigan’s
native plants, and to pur-
chase them as well.
SALES EVENT
“There will be a large
selection of woodland and
prairie wildflowers along
with trees and shrubs,”
Spencer says.
“Knowledgeable staff will
be available to answer any
questions
plants.”
about the
Extended Hours
May 29thth and 30thth!
Seven Ponds Nature
Center is located at 3854
Crawford Road. For more
information visit www.
sevenponds.org or call the
center at 810-796-3200.
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