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MACOMB
Climbing
for air
Area firefighters to participate
in annual Air Climb fundraiser
By Tom Wearing
Tri-City Times Staff Writer
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is to bring greater attention to the causes, treatments
and human cost associated with lung disease.
The local teams individual and collective chal-
lenges will be to scale to the top of Detroits State Rep. Gary Howell, of North Branch, was chosen as the one of the legislative escorts leading
71-story Renaissance Center in the fastest possible the Michigan Supreme Court justices to the House floor during last months State of the State
time. address. To Howell's left is Sen. Mike Shirkey of Clarklake.
Open hearts
Love above all else. We have made so
IMLAY CITY Ask Regardless of circumstanc- many great advancements
anyone what love is and es, gender, color, religion, in equal rights recently,
Almont NHS students chances are good theyll social status... Love is and yet there is still so
host Red Out game, respond with the bible Love. Teets and Hart have much hate in the world
...see pages 5-A verse from 1 Corinthians created a photo campaign towards people who some
13:4-7. For those who bearing that quote to tie in feel are different, Hart
need a refresher, oft-quot- with Valentines Day. says. Love is the answer,
ed paragraph goes some- Their road hasnt been Love has no boundaries,
thing like this: as direct or simple as the knows no age, sexual ori-
Love is patient, love Love is Love quote, but entation, race, or religion.
is kind. It does not envy, it the journey has demon- Its pretty simple...love is
does not boast, it is not strated for the couple that love.
proud. It does not dishonor acceptance of the truth that To illustrate the point,
others... Love is Love is key. the couple reached out to
That last sentence Growing up feeling members of the communi-
seems to resonate with
Inspiration
different than everyone ty for the month-long cam-
photographer Steve Teets else, feeling left out paign to illustrate love in
and his spouse Jeffrey because of who I was, I all of its diversity.
Photo by Jeffrey Hart
Guest speaker motivates Hart, owners of had to find ways to make A glance at the win-
Dryden HS students, Somewhere in Time in the me feel like I fit in, some- dow display at Somewhere
...see page 15-A historic Hotel McKinley times not being the person in Time shows couples like
downtown. I knew I was, Hart says. longtime Imlay City Police
Though theyre inching I have been fighting all Officer Joe DeLuca, his
their way out of the new- through my adult years Februarys window display at Somewhere in wife Margaret and their
lywed category, having and will continue to fight Time photography studio at the historic Hotel
TRI-CITY tied the knot in August of
2014, Teets and Hart
so that no other child
has to go through what
McKinley in downtown Imlay City highlighting
the diversity of love. Diversity page 4-A
TIMES
ONLINE LCEMSBoard eyes two new ambulance bases By Tom Wearing serve as at large mem-
tricitytimes-online.com Tri-City Times Staff Writer bers and assume the seats
left vacant by Eldon Card
LAPEER COUNTY and Nina Suter, both of
There have been some whom opted to step down
FACEBOOK changes to the Lapeer
County EMS Board since a
from their positions.
Other current board
majority of residents members include: (perma-
approved a 1-mill tax to
facebook.com fund the countywide ambu-
nent members) Imlay City
Manager Tom Youatt and
/Tricitytimes/ lance service. North Branch Supervisor
On Nov. 8, 2016, Lynn Hoffman, along with
Lapeer County residents at-large members Attica
narrowly passed the mill- Twp. Supervisor Al
The Tri-City Times age by a vote of 21,706 in Ocheadleus, Hadley
is printed on favor to 20,174 opposed. Treasurer Chris Tippen and
recycled paper LCEMS Director Kieth Mayfield Clerk Julie
Rumbold said the newest Schlaud.
additions to the seven- Tina Papineau, who
Facebook photo
Auto
at the Bancroft-Stranaham style. Those who find one
Museum will also be of ten golden tickets will
offered. be placed in a drawing to
or
ADMISSION Stop in the Masonic win the $500. Proceeds
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Commissioner Ian Kempf
Sheriff Scott McKenna
and County Commissioner ourselves." said he would like to
explore designating more
Rick Warren have said
Pictured left to right are: Almont High School Art Teacher Lisa Wright, theyll work together to --Sheriff Scott funds towards 4-H pro-
gramming.
Alec Giles, Hannah Miles, Isabelle Bourque and Jacob Dzieszkowski. plan a special meeting with
state officials and legal McKenna members were notified
that Stephanie Simmons, a
Entrepreneur Meet Up
Thumb Region competi- Isabelle Bourque, Hannah painting, fashion, film, safety compliance facilities
tions. Miles and Sydney Torres. photography, cartoon and and secure transporters.
Six Almont students Alec Giles received video games. Warren said medial
were the recipients of awards for Gold Key She added that the marijuana-related compa-
awards at the 2017
Scholastic Art Awards pro-
Portfolio drawing, Gold
Key drawing, Gold Key
works of all Gold Key win-
ners will be forwarded dig-
nies are wanting to invest in
the county and have already Thursday, February 9, 2017
gram.
The Michigan Thumb
and Silver Key digital art,
and Silver Key drawing.
itally to New York for the
national judging and a
approached some munici-
palities. 5:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Region exhibition took Isabelle Bourque was chance to receive various McKenna said hes
place Monday, Jan. 30 at
the Macomb Center for the
awarded for her Gold Key
Portfolio photography,
scholarships and cash priz-
es.
already fielded several
phone calls from township Countryside Banquet Center
Performing Arts.
The event featured
Silver Key photography,
and received an Honorable
Iam so excited and
proud of the students at
supervisors looking for
more information on the
596 S. Cedar Street Imlay City
more than 2,600 student art Mention in photography. Almont High School, said topic. Each municipality
entries, judged in 16 cate- Hannah Miles received Wright. Their accomplish- has the choice to allow or APPETIZERS CASH BAR
gories. The exhibition will honors for her Gold Key ments have exceeded my prohibit these newly autho-
continue to run through portfolio and Fashion and expectations. rized facilities within their Please R.S.V.P. to Dana Walker, Imlay City DDA, at
Tuesday, Feb. 14. Accessory Design. Their hard work, pas- borders. dwalker@imlaycity.org or 810-724-2135,
Almont High School Sydney Torres received sion, creativity and dedica- In other commission by Tuesday, February 7th www.icdda.com
Art Teacher Lisa Wright a Silver Key award in tion have truly paid off, matters:
reported that the six award- sculpture. Wright added. I am confi- personnel motions
winning students included: Receiving an Honorable dent that each one of these were approved including
12th-grader Jacob Mention for painting was young people have bright the authorization to hire an
Dzieszkowski, who won 9th-grader Megan Russell. futures ahead. assistant prosecuting attor-
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duties just a week ago, Blueberry Auction is criti- Those interested in vol-
Muehleisen is facing the cal to the success of this unteering for the Auction
challenge of forming an summers Blueberry Committee, donating auc-
Dryden Fire Departments Keith Klobucar, Jeff Evans, Whitney Evans, Auction Committee with Festival, which takes place tion items, or making dona-
Jim Napolitano and Darrell Schultz will be among those local firefighters little time to spare. July 21-22 in downtown tions in support of the
taking part in the 2017 Fight for Air Climb in Detroit on Sunday, Feb. 26. Committee meets Feb. 9 Imlay City. Blueberry Festival via cash
The first Auction The event features live or check is asked to call
Committee meeting is music, childrens games Muehleisen at the Chamber
Climbing: Firefighters to participate Thursday, Feb. 9, starting
at 6 p.m. in the Chamber of
and contests, food conces-
sions, fireworks, Little
of Commerce office at 810-
724-1361.
from page 1-A Klobucar has excelled A lot of people come Commerce office at the Miss Blueberry contes- Or e-mail to: execu-
during previous competi- into this with high hopes Imlay City Hall. tants, the traditional tivedirector@imlayci-
preparing for the event tions, reaching the top of and big expectations, he We are in immediate Blueberry Festival Parade tymich.com.
individually. the Renaissance Center in said. But its not easy.
Though raising funds 13 minutes, 55 seconds in And its a lot tougher than
and awareness for the 2015. many might imagine.
American Lung While training is criti- He admits there are
Association is reason cal, Klobucar said there are sometimes friendly compe-
enough to join the a few tricks to cutting titions among the various
Climb, Dimaio said he ones time to reach the top. participating departments,
has some added incentive Its all about keeping though they are all united
for his participation. a certain pace and not stop- behind a single cause.
My dad had lung can- ping, he said. In 2015, I Were all working
cer and hes now cancer- wasnt even stopping for together, said . Its all
free, said Dimaio, who water breaks. You have to about the cause. And its
quit smoking two years keep moving to get a fast all good.
ago. That will be my time. Imlay City back again
motivation to keep going. Klobucar noted that his The Imlay City Fire
Supporting lung cancer time last year (2016) was Departments contingent
awareness, research and more than a minute slower, will again include Asst.
prevention is a great which he attributed to age Chief Andy Kustowski,
cause. creeping up on him. who will be joined by vet-
Dryden team is tested Age aside, Klobucar eran firefighter Louis
The Dryden team, said he is less interested in Kepler, and newcomer Eric
which has competed at the competitive nthan in Schwalbe.
Fight for Air Climb the supporting the American Schwalbe has reported-
past five years, consists of Lung Association. ly been in training for an
Asst. Chief Keith Klobucar Im always going to upcoming Ironman compe-
as team captain, Jeff try to do my best, tition; which could give
Evans, Whitney Evans, Jim Klobucar said, but Im him some advantage in his
Napolitano and Darrell not doing it to compete. first-ever Fight for Air
Schultz. Amber Schultz Im doing it to support the Climb.
will participate in the First cause. I admire anyone that
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game/fundraiser on Friday, In 2003, the American
Feb. 17. Heart Association and the
NHSCommittee mem- National Heart, Lung and
bers Mariah Smith, Rebecca Blood Institute took action
Measel, Paige Walton, against heart disease which, Almont High School students show their enthusiasm and support for last years Red Out basket-
Meredith Rinke and Alex at the time, was claiming ball game fundraiser.
Winslow, will be at the the lives of nearly 500,000
game cheering on the American women each healthy behavior change. disease and stroke each day.
Raiders, while raising funds year. More than one-third of Death in women has
for the American Heart Stemming from that women have lost weight. decreased by more than 30 Life is busy...
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raise awareness about heart More than 40% of women continue to die of
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game, which starts at 7 p.m. Since the program One-third of women Which is why projects insurance, and relax
Our school has put on began, large and encourag- have talked with their doc- like Red Out Day and knowing they have
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ple of years, said Mariah, which include: health plans. remind young people and
and weve had amazing Nearly 90% of women Today, nearly 300 adults of the challenges that
turnouts. have made at least one fewer women die from heart still lay ahead.
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Franklin, but Rep. Lauwers of is no assurance that there
hether its information from the would have the citizens of will not be consequences. was always so friendly and cook.
Capac believe that it is Just ask Oklahoma. Or the best chef in the world. Country Cruizers
Environmental Protection
inevitable that a brine Pennsylvania. Or the Barb Mobley Southern Thumb Car
Agency or National Parks well will be inserted into Dakotas. Or Wyoming. Attica Club
Service on the federal level or emails to their community (Tri-City Every township, vil- ****** Richmond
and from the governors office regarding Times, January 25, 2017, lage, and county in
What a great guy! We ******
the Flint water crisis or phone records and pg 1-A, Brine well may be Michigan should have such
inevitability in Capac). ordinances in place because had our wedding dinner at Lenny Millers is the
appointment schedules of elected officials, Rise up, good people. if there is money to be his place in 1991 and ate favorite restaurant of my
taxpayers have a right to know what their Local ordinances should be made, someone will try to there often through the wife and I, and we hope it
legislators are up to. enacted now to prevent the make it and the health and years. So many great peo- will stay open. Years ago a
Unfortunately, that right has been and pollution of our precious welfare and beauty of our ple worked there... Detroit newspaper inter-
remains denied in the Great Lakes State, natural resources of land, communities be damned. Remember Heidi? Such a viewed us and asked us
water and air. Accepting the Janis Grant
one of just two in the entire country where waste products of other Almont Twp.
piece of the fabric of what we like to do as a
both lawmakers and the governor are Dryden. Well miss this family. We replied that we
exempted from Freedom of Information man and his big heart. loved to drive our 1938
Act inquiries (FOIA).
While it makes sense that documents
Maybe fire dept. Laura MacLachlan
Dryden
Ford Station Wagon to
Lenny Millers in Dryden.
like medical records and other sensitive
communications should be exempt, to
is all too cozy ******
I spent over three years
Lenny was a very nice man
and we will miss him.
selling food to Lenny Don Olson
stretch that exemption to include every sin- We dont have the priv- happen the night before. I
ilege of knowing the per- agree with the lone dis- Miller. I was new to the Oakland
gle record involving our legislators and
governor is downright appalling. The peo- sonal lives of our firefight- senter this should have
Almont DDA is
ers. What we do know is been taken care of by the
ple who put those officials have a right to that they are as efficient as department, the persons in
know what theyre doing while on the tax- they come, and our lives charge. It even reached the
payers dime.
Last year, State Rep. Gary Howell
can be in their hands on
any given day. They are not
chosen by the sins they
point of someone appar-
ently concerned for the
guilty ones to go back
grateful for support
joined and co-sponsored a package of bills have committed or will to having a long-term rela- The Almont Downtown 20 Almont High School
that would make the executive branch sub- commit, and we love them tionship with fellow mem- Development Authority students who volunteered
ject to FOIA and create a similar records anyway. When it comes bers of the fire department. wishes to extend our sin- their time to organize, pre-
disclosure apparatus for the House and down to it, they are human. A close group is one thing, cere appreciation for all the pare and put together last
Senate called the Legislative Open We cant help but know but planning their future is businesses, organizations weeks Polar Palooza for
there are shenanigans we another. Maybe its all too and individuals who go the Almont Community.
Records Act (LORA). The package was dont hear about (not all, cozy. above and beyond to make This event was co-
passed by the House but died in the anyway), and it isnt neces- I hope that going for- sure that our Youth on sponsored by the Almont
Senate. Howell and a bipartisan group of sary to know all. That is as ward, the sinner or sinners Main Street students can DDA and Almont Park
legislators have re-introduced an 11-bill it should be. Not all are or judges are not prosecut- organize an event for the Board as well as facility
package that would make our state govern- handled judicially. ed, but left to our Maker, community. use provided by the Almont
Apparently, the recent and not make it tabloid The Youth on Main Lions Club for the Movie
ment more transparent. episode reported on in the material. Street along with the (Snow Buddies).
Government does not exist in a vacu- February 1, 2017 issue of Grace Perkins Almont High School
um, nor should secrecy be tolerated when the Tri-City Times did not Almont Dance Team consisted of Letters page 11-A
it comes to elected officials whose salaries
come from taxpayers hard-earned dollars.
Now is the time to again apply pressure Has President been trumped by Trudeau
on Senators Mike Green and Phil Pavlov Has the President been Pierre Trudeau. would accept all of the infra-structure projects that
and all others to lift the veil. The public trumped by his Canadian Within hours of the affected immigrants who will be necessary to accom-
has a right to access information that counterpart? Prime Minister issuance of the executive had been previously autho- modate the additional 3.5
reflects what their elected officials are up Justin Trudeau, who in order that immediately rized to enter or to return to million people, who are
to, who theyre being influenced byor addition to being blessed banned immigrants from this country. That gesture projected to move into the
with a charismatic person- seven predominately not only reaffirmed greater Toronto area during
notand the issues that affect them. ality, appears to have inher- Muslim countries from Canadas reputation for the next twenty years.
Anything less is unacceptable in an open ited the political moxie of entering or returning to the assisting those who find While American politi-
democracy. his late father, former United States, Mr. Trudeau themselves in a bad way cians may not be interested
Canadian Prime Minister announced that Canada through no fault of their in Canadian history, the
own, but also allowed our members of the Trudeau
neighbor to the north to family have keenly studied
To rescue
Middle Rick should send a Valentine to
Ages is EVERY other Member.
associated Liblong On Valentines Day
with a tradi- each Member will put out a
Do not be afraid...
new memories.
belongings. I felt like a er castaway, sits atop the Emma envisions a successful life for her to include
thief, that same sense of table, a beacon of light being happy and working hard toward achieving her
impropriety when my sis- when the sun shines. goals.
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ters and I emptied Dads Email Iris at any of us are fond of lovesloves hard some- One thing on her bucket list is to go ziplining.
home of his earthly posses- irisleeu@sbcglobal.net. Emmas best day ever would be spent on the beach.
quoting that great timeswith grit. With dis-
love chapter. It shows up cernment. On occasion If she had $1,000 to give to any cause, she would
in cards. Its recited at love has to open wounds give it to the Make-A-Wish Foundation because I
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advance of the event. Notices from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at is open to visitors daily from Family Literacy Center at org. we accept your insurance, or
must be received in writing by Gateway Assembly Church, 1-3 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. on 810-664-2737. to schedule an appointment
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The Attica United Methodist The Imlay City Historical
Support Groups Free hearing and vision
screens for children of pre-
For Senior Citizens Church will be holding a
free community meal on the
Museum will be closed to the
public until April 1, 2017. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Euchre Tournament at
Gallery 194 (194 W. school age are available at
the Lapeer County Health
During that time volunteers meetings are held every Nepessing St., Lapeer) on
Indoor Sr. Pickelball - Capac 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each Monday night at 8 p.m. at Fri., Feb. 10. Registration Department. To schedule an
month from 4:30-6:30 p.m. will be establishing new appointment please call 810-
Elementary School exhibits, continuing research St. Paul's Lutheran Church begins at 6 p.m. and games
Cafeteria, 4 p.m. Tues., & For more info please call in Imlay City. will begin at 7 p.m. Ten 667-0448 or 810-245-5549.
810-724-0690 or visit www. projects, and planning spe-
Thurs. from Feb. 7 to May cial events. Volunteers are at games of eight hands will be Capac Pharmacy is teaming
23 (cancelled if school atticaumc.org. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) played. Silent auction, cof-
the museum most and Al-Anon meetings are with Support Million Hearts
closed). The Attica Food Bank at the Wednesday mornings. For fee, water, subs, chips, and by offering in-pharmacy
held every Wednesday night desserts will be provided.
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from Attica United Methodist questions contact Marilyn at 8 p.m. at the Capac United blood pressure screenings,
Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is Swihart 724-1904. Cash prizes. Adult beverag- 136 North Main St. in Capac,
9-10 a.m. at First Methodist Church, Capac, es will be available. Only 80
Congregational Church in open from 2-4 p.m. the 2nd MI. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
and 4th Monday of each The Imlay City Historical tickets sold. Proceeds to ben- Everyone is invited to come
Almont. Practice led by Dina Museum needs your support efit Center for the Arts of
Miramonti, RYT. month. Proof of residency Grief Support Group - 7 and have their blood pres-
and need required. - Becoming a volunteer is a week series beginning Feb. 7 Greater Lapeer. For tickets sure read for free.
Imlay City Senior Center great way to support the through March 21 (every call Gallery 194 at 810-664-
Texas Hold Em 12:30 The Capac Community community. The Imlay City Tues. from noon-2 p.m.) at 4824 or stop by Tues.
p.m. For info 810-724-6030. Food Pantry, 114 S. Main
Street, is open each
Historical Museum shares
its collections and history
the Imlay City Senior
Center, 395 E. Third St.
through Sat. from 11 a.m. to
6 p.m. Events
Almont and Dryden area Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. with the public through the Contact: Tracy Ruhlman at
senior citizens meet the 2nd Please call LOVE, INC. at generosity of those who give Ace of Hearts Progressive Valentine's Tea & "A Story
Senior Center, 810-724-6030, Raffle. Weekly drawing held of Hope" - 12 p.m., Feb. 14
Tuesday of the month at 12 810-245-2414 in advance to their time to this effort. Ginger Miller, 810-724-5772.
p.m. at the Almont Lions ensure your food voucher Whether you like to give at Dryden Bar & Grill at the Conrad Community
Hall, 222 Water St., for a will be received before you tours, weed in the garden, Lapeer Area Citizens Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Sept. Center, 585 N. Main St.,
potluck and program. Call stop in to shop. Any ques- help with collection care, or Against Domestic Assault 28, 2016-March 1, 2017. Capac. Guest speaker,
798-8210 for more info. tions, please call Sherrie do office work the museum meets 1-3 p.m. every Need not be present to win. Anneke Burke-Kooistra.
Cramton at 810-395-1905. needs you. If your interests Wednesday in the Lapeer Must draw Ace of Hearts to RSVP 395-7889
Adults 55 and over are invit- are in history you are with Court House for personal win jackpot. 50% of pro-
ed to Berlin Twp. Senior The Capac Kitchen serves the right crowd. protection order clinic. For ceeds to winner and 50% to
Center to play cards from
noon-3 p.m. the 2nd
free meals every Tuesday
from 4:30-6 p.m. at Zion The Almont Community
info 810-246-0632. Dryden Community Schools.
House Rules available at Mom to Mom
Wednesday of every month. United Methodist Church. Historical Society Museum
is open Saturdays from 1-4
Lapeer County Families Dryden Bar & Grill. License
#C27715
SALE
Bring a sack lunch, bever- Against Narcotics group
ages provided. Senior stretch Free meals for people in p.m. Please stop by and meets the 2nd Tuesday of the February 11th
exercise on Tuesdays 10-11 need are offered at the North learn about your communi- month at Faith Christian Woman's Life Chapter 855 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
a.m. Potluck luncheons will Branch Senior Center on ty. Society meetings are held Fellowship, 69 W. Nepessing will continue its Bottle &
be served the 4th Tuesday of Monday and Thursday eve- at the museum on the second St. in Lapeer. Call 810-667- Can Drive, to help those in St. Johns Lutheran
every month at noon. Call nings from 5:30-7 p.m. Call Monday of the month at 7 0119 for more info or email need, throughout the year of Church, Capac
810-395-4518 for details. 810-441-0322 for more info. p.m. For more info call 810- faithchrist09@aol.com. 2017. Call for the nearest
796-3355. drop off location. For large FREE ADMISSION
Ryan Smith, a certified alco- Orchards' Cupboard Food TOPS 620 Lapeer weight- donations a pickup service is
Pantry is open the 3rd Kids Clothes, Toys, Gear,
hol and drug counselor will
be available at the Imlay Saturday of every month 9
a.m.-noon. Food distributed
Youth Events loss group meets Tuesday
nights at the Hunters Creek
available. 810-392-5136.
The Imlay City Christian
Handcrafted Items
City Senior's Center on the Mobile Home Park Club
4th Thursday of every at 74903 McKay Rd., Bruce Ready, Set, Go! Workshop. House, 725 DeMille Rd. in School is holding a fund-
month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Twp., 586-336-4673. www. This is a FREE workshop Lapeer. Weigh-in from raiser for TAFFY (Tuition Celebrity Autograph
orchardsonline.org. for 3-5 year olds & parents/ 6-6:30 p.m., meeting from Assistance Fundraising For Auction - In preparing for
caregivers! Enjoy fun proj- 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more info Youth). Come join us for its Friday, March 31st annu-
Free Meals, Food Museums ects that will develop your
childs skills and prepare
call 810-664-7579. euchre the 2nd Saturday of
each month at 7 p.m. at the al "Celebrity Autographed
Items Auction", the Lapeer
them for school! Children TOPS 888 (Take Off Pounds Imlay City Christian School,
St. Pauls Lutheran Church The Dryden Historical also enjoy a snack, story Sensibly) meets Wednesdays 7197 E. Imlay City Rd. in County 4-H Youth Program
Food for Families kitchen Society meets at 7 p.m. the time, and a free book! Call at the 25 Pine Ridge Dr. in Imlay City. For more info, is seeking donations from
is open to the public for free, first Wednesday of the the Family Literacy Center Lapeer. Weigh-in at 8:30 call 810-724-5695. the public of autographs of
hot meals every Monday and month and the museum today to reserve your seat at a.m., 9:30 a.m. meeting. Call famous people. Autographs
Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m. opens every Monday from 810-664-2737 and for more
info on dates and times.
Linda at 810-245-3955 or
Phyllis 810-395-7035 for Medical Care can be of all types of well
known persons on any type
more info. Lapeer County Health of item (authors on books,
Play groups available. Free 6 sports stars on balls, movie
week sessions. At these For those that have experi- Department, 1800 Imlay
City Rd., Lapeer - Regular stars on photos, etc.) With
FREE 90-minute play- enced the death of a loved questions or to make a dona-
groups, children will partici- one, a support group is avail- Immunization Clinic Hours:
pate in storytime, develop- (held in 2nd floor clinic area) tion, call the Lapeer County
able facilitated by a trained MSU Extension office at
AFFORDABLE INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS WITH: mentally appropriate games United Hospice Service Mondays 1-3:30 p.m. Walk-
and crafts, learn new skills, (UHS) bereavement volun- In, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.- 810-667-0341 or email msue.
3 Nutritious Meals Daily Light Housekeeping
and enjoy a snack and social teer. Marlette Regional 11:30 p.m. By Appointment lapeer@county.msu.edu.
Compimentary Satellite TV Health Services Only, Thursdays 1-3:45 p.m.
time with other children. Hospital, 2770 Main Street Those interested in attend-
Life-enriching Activities Available By Appointment Only. ing this autographs auction
Parents will have the chance in Marlette, hosts this sup-
to talk to other adults with port group the 1st Friday of Additional Immunization can also contact 4-H to be
same-age children. Register each month at 10 a.m. in the Clinics Offered: By put on a mailing list for
now for the next session! Appointment Only (held in event details.
www.SanctuaryatMapleVista.org Administration Conference
Club News
AREA UNITED
St. Pauls Thursday, every other
month, 7 p.m.; Post Meetings
Lutheran Church 1st Thursday every month, 7
(ELCA) p.m.; Auxiliary Meetings 1st
METHODIST
200 North Cedar (M-53) 4411 Newark Road
859 N. Van Dyke Road Saturday of every month, 10
Imlay City, MI Attica, MI 48412 Imlay City, Michigan 48444 PASTOR KEN RENARD a.m.
6835 Weyer Road Imlay City, MI48444
810-724-1200 810-724-2702 Sunday 2:30 pm
CHURCHES
810-417-0265 cbcimlay.org Almont/Dryden Masons
email: nlcc@newlifechristian.net Tuesday 7:00 pm
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 am meets 7 p.m. every 2nd
www.newlifechristian.net
Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Friday Youth 7:00 pm Morning Service 10:45 am
Thursday of the month at
Pastor Tim Martin Evening Service 6:00 pm
Pastor Alan Casillas Sunday 10 a.m. Service 15 firstapostolichome.com 15
Wednesday Service 7:00 pm 15
Masonic Center in Almont.
15
Attica Capac Imlay City Almont Light of Christ The Imlay City American
Legion Post 135 meets the
U.M.C. U.M.C. C.R.C. First Baptist Church Community 2nd and last Wednesdays of
14952 Imlay City Rd., Capac 395 N. Cedar (M-53)
the month at 7:30 p.m. The
27 Elk Lake Road, Attica, MI
(810) 724-0690 Church 810-395-2112
Sunday School - 9:15 am - All Ages
www.imlaycitycrc.org
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Wayne Boyd, Pastor
881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888
Church post is located at 212 E.
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m Sunday Service: 10:30 am Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Sunday Bible Classes: 9:45 am 2720 Winslow Road Third Street. Contact them
Attica Food Bank: Serving those Junior Church and Nursery Available Youth Ministry Worship Services Imlay City, MI 48444 at 724-1450 or americanle-
MOPS Program 10:30 am & 6:00 pm gionpost135@frontier.com.
in need in Attica Twp, 2-4 pm, Bible Studies Every
Community Mens & Womens
Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm 1 Mile South of I-69 Overpass
2nd and 4th Monday Monday and Tuesday Evenings fbc@airadvantage.net
Tuesday Morning
Bible Studies Live Webcasting Sunday all worship services Sunday Worship 10:30 am The Evening Star Quilt
Rev. Ron Rouse 810-724-4315 over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont 15 Guild meets the last
www.atticaumc.org 15
Come as you are - everyone is welcome!
16 15
Come Grow With Us! 15
Proclaiming the Sovereign Grace of God Phone: 810-724-6999 15 Wednesday of each month at
Dryden Imlay City Sacred Heart GATEWAY ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH the Davison Senior Center,
10135 Lapeer Rd. in
U.M.C. U.M.C. Catholic Church
ASSEMBLY
(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court Capac, MI
(810) 395-7557 Davison. Meetings start at
Corner of 4th St. & Almont Ave. 700 Maple Vista, Imlay City
6:30 p.m. and doors open at
5394 Main Street - Dryden (Across from the Library) 810-724-1135 2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City 6 p.m. For more info call
www.imlayumc.org 74903 McKay Rd., Romeo Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
810-796-3341 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Weekday Masses
586.336.4673
Morning Worship - 8:55 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Lisa, 810-358-7294.
10:30 a.m. Worship Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri 8 am Wed. 10 am Evening Service - 5:00 p.m.
Pastor Patricia Hoppenworth First Sat. 8 am
Sunday Mornings Wednesday Family Night - 6:45 p.m.
Markets
Nursery Available
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Jr. Church for K-5th grade Weekend Masses 10:30 am Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Youth Group 6th-12th grade Sat. Vigil Mass 5 pm Adult & Children's Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Supervised child care during all services
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. 5pm-6:30pm Sundays Sun. 9 am - English Children's Church during service. Sunday School
EVERYONE WELCOME! Rev. Dr. Marcel Allen Lamb
11 am - Spanish
COME & MAKE A Phone: 810-724-8110 9:00 a.m. September thru May
15 810-724-0687 15
Confessions 1/2 hr. before each Mass &4pm Sat.
Father Paul Ward DIFFERENCE WITH US! 15 Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist Staffed Nursery During Worship 15 Every Sunday Lapeer
15
15
County's largest Flea
West Berlin Imlay City Christ Evangelical First Congregational Church Market will be held at the
Church of Christ Lutheran Church United Church of Christ
Lapeer Center Building, 425
U.M.C. 670 N. Van Dyke 1970 S. Almont Ave., Imlay City 275 Bancroft - Imlay City
County Center St. in Lapeer.
Imlay City, MI 48444
201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI From 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Up to 75
905 Holmes Rd. - Allenton, MI Sunday Service
at corner of Newark Rd.
(Corner of 5th Street) 810-798-8855 booths inside and outside
810-724-7855
Corner of Almont Road Bible Study (all ages) 10:00am
Morning Worship 11:00am Sunday School 9:00 a.m. 810-724-6207 Sr. Pastor: Keith Langley sell a huge variety of items to
810-395-2409 1st Sunday of the
Month Evening Service 2:30pm
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.
Thursday Worship 7:00 p.m.
Sunday School &Morning Adult Group 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship Service at 10:15 a.m.
Nursery available and Jr. Church
the public. This long-run-
ning community event is
Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Classes (all ages) 7:00pm Pastor Rev. Dr. Renee C. Jackson
for ages 3 thru 5th grade
sponsored by the Lapeer
810-724-3306 Jr./Sr. High Youth Group ~ Sundays 6-8pm
Rev. Curtis Clarke COME WORSHIP WITH US!
Ralph O. Stuebs
Cell-(567) 674-0438 No matter who you are or where you are Kidz 4 Christ ~ Wednesdays 6-7:30pm
Center Building, a non-prof-
15 John Barker, Minister 15 Come to the WELS 15
on lifes journey, you are welcome here!15 Pre-School - 5th grade 15
it organization for 60 years.
There is no admission
Goodland 16
Family of St. Cornelius St. Nicholas St. John The Holy Redeemer charge. For info on space
Christ Catholic Church Evangelist Lutheran Church
Community Lutheran Church -
Catholic Church Catholic Church
rentals, contact Logan: 810-
347-7915. Visit www.
Church Missouri Synod
3834 N. Mill Street
P.O. Box 208
4331 Capac Road
Capac, MI 48014
872 Capac Rd.
Allenton, MI 48002
4538 Dryden Rd. Dryden, MI
810-796-3951
LapeerCenter.com for build-
2008 N. Van Dyke Dryden MI 48428 810-395-7572 810-395-7074 ing rental and Peacock Alley
7191 Imlay City Road
Imlay City www.stnicholascapac.com www.stjohnsallenton.com www.lutheransonline.com/holyred catering information, or call
Box 82 Bible Study - 9:15 am Weekday Masses:
Weekday Masses: Weekday Masses: 8:00 am - BIBLE CLASS 664-2109. Email: lapeercent-
Wed. & Thurs. 8:30 a.m. 9:30 am - WORSHIP
Imlay City, MI 48444 Worship Time - 10:30 am Wed. & Fri. 8:30 a.m. Thurs. & Fri. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 am - SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE CLASS er@charter.net. The Lapeer
Childrens Church - 10:30 am Weekend Masses:
810.724.1747 Saturday - 4:30 p.m.
Weekend Masses: Weekend Masses:
Saturday - 6:00 p.m.
ALL WELCOME!!! Center Building Flea Market
Phone 810-724-2620 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. Pastor Steven Helms
Worship Service: 10:00 am Sunday - 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. has been voted "The Best of
lutheranfamilyofchrist.org Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 15 Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor Christian Preschool Available
16 17 15 15 the Best."
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Photo provided
which one to buy, and I that simpler time in ancient The volunteers donated Board President recognized
also had the money to pur- history when pondering the their own time, and went the shortfall indicating it
chase it and pay for it, she purchase of an iPhone above and beyond their was due to circumstances
says. wasnt on the radar for normal job, to impact the beyond the control of the United Way of St. Clair County Campaign
Apparently her son was most 12-year-olds. Yep...I community. volunteers. Chair Rebekah Smith and Cabinet.
not impressed. We guffaw remember when... Smith, along with the An additional factor is
when she tells us his Email Catherine at Campaign Division Chairs, the number of corporations Cabinet cant reach the volunteers to implement
immediate response. cminolli@pageone-inc. utilized a peer-to-peer that converted to online individuals to ask, Larsen new ideas to grow the
He rolled his eyes and com. approach with emphasis on giving. We recognize the said. mobile aspects of the cam-
said but Mom, that was in sharing a common message convenience factor, how- United Way of St. Clair paign. For more informa-
the nineteen hundreds! about United Way: Local, ever it negatively effects County offers online giving tion, visit www.uwstclair.
Accountable and Volunteer the Campaign because our and has been working with org.
Letters Continued:
from page 8-A Peltier for all their assis-
Your Hometown
MarketPlace
tance that day and the
Further financial support Almont DPW staff for all
and donations were provid- the site prep work.
ed by: Ace Hardware/ The students spent a lot
Vinckier Foods, Lakestone of time preparing for this
Bank & Trust, Kommunity years event. Unfortunately,
Kracker Barrel, Law the weather did not com-
Offices of Eric Flinn, pletely cooperate, as it was Anytime. Anywhere. Any day
Spring Dynamics, Almont very cold and no snow. The Thats when you can count on State Farm.
CALL ME TODAY
Area Chamber of Youth on Main Street made
Commerce, Southeastern the best of the day and are
810-724-3308
Heatmor, Tom Wearing, looking forward to another
First Independent great year next year.
DesCamps Agency, LLC Kim Schall
and Dr. Jay Vanderest DDS. Director Doug Halabicky, Agent
A special thank you is Almont Downtown 223 E. Third Street in Imlay City
extended to: Terry Roach, Development Authority www.DougIsMyAgent.net
Wes Wagester, and Gary Almont
State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL
Regulations are
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If you see something, You can look to Flint NEW CONDOS AVAILABLE IN IMLAY CITY
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ESTATE NEEDS CALL
north gas well just outside than the health and safety WAYNE TOBEY
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the town of West Branch of people. The Flint trage-
the smell of natural gas, dy is a shining example of Open 7:00am - 2pm 7 Days a Week
methane was a thick in the what you can get when a
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air. businessman is put in
Whew whats that? charge of public policy that
LUNCH
Thats the smell of deregu-
lation. Air standards for oil
impact public health.
Regulations could also CO0L-3L9I5S-2I2O4 N SPECIALS
11AM-2PM
and gas producers have be called protections. If 81 3 810-395-2602 INCLUDES BROASTED POTATOES OR FRENCH FRIES AND SMALL DRINK
$10
been removed by executive you see them as protec-
order, allowing producers tions, do you think differ- Residential Automobile COD, CHICKEN, WING DINGS, PULLED PORK,
to openly vent into the air, ently about them than if SUBS, SANDWICHES, PITAS, AND MORE!
Windshield Replacement
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Our Congressman, Is this what you had in Repairs 15041 Downey Rd. Capac, MI 48014
Paul Mitchell, voted to mind when you elected a (Coupon Required)
(Old M-21)
NO COUPON NECESSARY! CALL AHEAD! PICK-UP WINDOW!
allow coal mining waste to businessman to represent
leach into streams and you in Washington?
waterways. A staffer for We each have a voice. I Life Home Car Business
Mr. Mitchell told a constit-
uent that Paul voted that
hope you will take the
opportunity to let Mr.
CHRIS S. WAGNER
Create VALUE for your Customers!
way because the regula-
tions were burdensome.
Mitchell know that you
expect him to act to put in Churchill Insurance Agency With A TRI-CITY TIMES
800-865-6981 MarketPlace Ad!
I find the polluting of strong protections to air
air and waterways to be and water. His office in
burdensome to the health Washington may be
and well being of those of reached by calling 202-
us who enjoy breathing and 225- 2106. Bus: 810-724-6218 Fax: 810-724-3418
having access to fresh
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is February 18th-19th
She was a member of friends and looked forward Memorials are suggest-
St. Pauls Lutheran Church to the monthly dinner with ed to Wishes of the
and participated in the bell her classmates. Family.
choir, choir, and altar Surviving are her For information and
guild. Kay was the past daughter Robin (Peter) Guest Book visit kaatzfu- TRI-CITY AREA 3,000 miles of Great Lakes
president of the Imlay City Doutry and son Kevin nerals.com. Grab a fishing rod and shoreline, tens of thousands
enjoy some of the finest of miles of rivers and
fishing Michigan has to streams, and 11,000 inland
~ Edward Jack Wayne Trott, 95 ~ offer during the 2017 lakesMichigan and fish-
Winter Free Fishing ing are a perfect match.
Edward "Jack" Wayne rial from planes to forward January 11, 1986. Jack was daughters, Melissa Miller Weekend, set for Saturday Theres nothing better
Trott, 95, of Almont, elements of our Allied instrumental in setting up and Maradith Cholewa and Sunday, Feb. 18-19. than bundling up and head-
passed away, Monday, troops in northern Burma. the security system at and seven great grandchil- On those two days, every- ing out on the ice for
January 30, 2017. He was wounded and Children's Hospital. dren; Emma, Landon, oneresidents and non- Michigans annual Winter
A memorial service earned several medals and Jack returned to Jack, Mia, Anna, Lois and residents alikecan fish Free Fishing Weekend,
will be held in Almont awards, including the Almont, and married his Marlowe and niece Judy without a license, though said Jim Dexter, DNR
sometime during the Purple Heart, Air Medal, high school sweetheart, (Cary) Poikey. all other fishing regulations Fisheries Division chief.
spring. two Bronze Oak leaf Muriel Cooper Trott in He is also preceded in still apply. For those avid anglers, we
Jack was born June 26, Clusters, Distinguished 1996. They celebrated death by his parents, The DNR will also encourage you to take
1921 in Berville, MI. He Flying Cross, good con- their 20th anniversary on Avery and Eleanor Trott, waive the regular someone out who has never
moved to Armada in 1922, duct ribbon, Asiatic Pacific August 17, 2016. two sisters, Doris Recreation Passport entry experienced winter fishing
fee that grants vehicle to show them how simple
then to Almont in 1935. Theater Ribbon with two Jack is survived by his (Edward, Jane Ellen)
access to Michigans 103 and fun it can be.
Jack graduated from Bronze Battle Stars and second wife Muriel Dunham and Elizabeth state parks and recreation Official winter
Almont High School in four Overseas Service Cooper Trott, her son (Howard) Cary. areas throughout #MiFreeFishingWeekend
1940. He joined the Army Bars. Greg Cooper and wife He will be dearly #MiFreeFishingWeekend. activities are being sched-
in 1942. Jack was a veter- He married Elva (Lois) Laura of Louisville, KY; missed by his family and Several of these locations uled in communities across
an of WWII. Jack was one Trott on October 26, 1945. three grandchildren, friends. will host official 2017 the state to assist with pub-
of the famous "Flying He joined the Detroit Deanna, Thomas and Memorial donations Winter Free Fishing lic participation. These
Quartermasters", members Police Department on Amber, and three great may be made to the Weekend events perfect for activities are coordinated
of a Quartermaster Truck August 6, 1945 and retired grandchildren. Almont, 911 Fire the whole family. by a variety of organiza-
Group of the Services of after 25 years of service. He was preceded in Department. Michigan has celebrat- tions including constituent
Supply, United States Jack was the oldest living death by his first wife Arrangement entrusted ed w i n t e r s groups, schools, local and
Army Forces, China- Detroit Police Officer. Elva Lois Trott in 1996. to Muir Brothers Funeral #MiFreeFishingWeekend state parks, businesses and
Burma-India, who were After retiring from the He is survived by his son Home in Almont. every year since 1994 as a others. A full list of these
engaged in the hazardous DPO he became a security Michael J. Trott and his To sign the online way to promote awareness events can be found online
task of dropping vitally guard at Detroit Children's wife Zoraida (Saudi) of guest book please visit of the states vast aquatic at michigan.gov/freefish-
needed supplies and mate- Hospital retiring on Mt. Dora, FL; two grand- www.MuirBrothers.com resources. With more than ing.
Rural Lifestyles
Neighbors in nature
Ecoregions connect habitats beyond state lines
By Maria Brown that share a similar ecosys- broadest classification,
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor tem and, depending on the Level I, Michigan and
various agencies who study much of the eastern half of
TRI-CITY AREA the land, our section of the the country is defined as
Would you guess that the Great Lakes state has sev- being in the Eastern
trees, flowers and wildlife eral different classifica- Temperate Forest. That
that inhabit southeast tions. includes our neighbor as far
Michigan share much in The Environmental north as Minnesota and as
common with the flora and Protection Agency (EPA) far south as southern
fauna found in Minnesotas says these ecoregions are Florida. At Level II, were
northern woods or the cot- determined by studying Mixed Wood Plains, a
ton fields of Alabama? geology, landforms, soils, designation we share with
Sure, we have different cli- vegetation, climate, land neighbors along an east and
mates and hardiness zones use, wildlife, and hydrolo- west parallel, including
than our neighbors to the gy. These designations are southern Ontario.
Photo provided
exploring the sights and advice on dealing with name a couple stops. After
sounds of agriculture in financial stress and depres- a full day of touring, the Forms can be down-
loaded at the Farm Womens
Port Huron and the sur- sion. group will enjoy the annual
Symposium Facebook
rounding area. On March Participants will hear banquet complete with page. For more informa- Women in agriculture will descend on St. Clair
8-10, women involved in from a panel of farm blog- entertainment. tion, contact Marlene County next month for the annual Farm
many phases of agriculture gers from Michigan on how Sarah Black, Michigan McLeod at 810-404-2180. Womens Symposium.
will gather at the Blue they are connecting with Farm Bureau Director of
Water Convention Center consumers. Public Policy & Commodity
to learn and develop valu- The day will wrap up Division, will provide a
able networks and friend- with an informative presen- legislative update on Friday
ships to help them through tation on weathering the morning. Daren Williams
another year in farming. storm, literally. A local of the National Cattlemens
This years keynote farmer will share his expe- Beef Association will lead
speaker, Elaine Froese, rience with the disaster that a hands-on workshop on
kicks things off on can come with a Michigan building trust with consum-
Wednesday, March 8. tornado, and his insurance ers. Wrapping up the 2017
Elaine will give partici- agent will share tips on program will be comedian
pants information on deal- building an insurance poli- and dairy farmer Tim
ing with difficult situations cy to help protect assets Moffett of Florida.
and people. Michelle Neff, when Mother Nature Whether you are active
of Michigan State attacks. in farming or agri-business,
University Extension, will Buses will head out or just want to know more
present Real Colors. Thursday morning for a about women in agricul-
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strengths and weaknesses Yale areas. Several local derful opportunity.
of their own color personal- businesses have graciously Registration is open to
ity type. agreed to open their doors. everyone. A limited num-
After lunch, Elaine will Tour guests will enjoy ber of scholarships are
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Editors note: The fol- impounded and the man was
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area police departments: made the arrest.
1-26-17 0417 hours
In Imlay City: A 53-year-old male was
January 30, 2017
02:55-03:40 Parking
arrested on a criminal bench
warrant out of Almont. The
Eighty-four percent of seniors already accepted to college
Enforcement (City Wide) male was picked up from the
04:34 Alarm (300 block Macomb County Jail and By Tom Wearing
S. Cedar St.) lodged at the Lapeer County Tri-City Times Staff Writer
05:39 Motorist Assist Jail. Officer Mike Ryan DRYDEN Dryden
(1900 block S. Cedar St.) made the arrest.
08:14 Alarm (500 block 1-29-17 0102 hours
High Schools increased
S. Cedar St.) A 25-year-old female and a efforts to prepare its gradu-
21:34 Motorist Assist 27-year-old male, both from ating seniors for college is
(300 block S. Cedar St.) Almont, were arrested on already reaping dividends.
Multiple Traffic Stops outstanding warrants when In the fall,
throughout the day contact was made with them the high
January 31, 2017 on a welfare check. Both s c h o o l
04:50 Motorist Assist suspects were taken into cus- offered a
Imlay Twp.
In Almont: February 5 continuous quality behav-
1-24-17 1548 hours animals at large on Lum ior, citizenship, and pride in
A 27-year-old male was Rd. in Attica Twp. being a Spartan. Spartan
arrested on a criminal bench trespassing in the 8600 Kindergarten students Kadie Wright was one of Weston's SPARTY of Pride is a very prestigious
warrant out of Almont. The block of Burt Rd. in Almont the month winners. In this picture, she was having fun with the Imlay group because students are
man was picked up from the Twp. City Spartan Mascot and tried to score the winning basket! She made it nominated once a month by
Macomb County Jail and missing person in the in while her classmates cheered her on. teachers.
lodged at the Lapeer County 100 block of Larson Rd. in
Jail. Officer Ryan Wilson Attica Twp.
made the arrest.
1-25-17 2213 hours
A 57-year-old man from
suspicious circumstance
in the 1800 block of Five
Lakes Rd. in Attica Twp.
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February: Michigan. demand and high-paying
The state- The states CTE place- jobs in our state. These
wide gradua- ment rate has held above 90 CTE programs are making
tion rate for percent in each of the past sure our students are ade-
CTE students seven years. quately prepared to follow The statewide graduation rate for CTE stu-
was 96.6 per- Michigans path toward the dents was 96.6 percent in 2016. This rate has
cent last year, These are excellent future. exceeded the federal target of 95.0 percent for
surpassing for results that demonstrate the Each year, results of a the last three years.
the third impact and importance of survey of students who grams; military services; or
straight year CTE programs, State completed a CTE program jobs within a year of leav- Patty Cant, Director of the
the 95-percent Superintendent Brian in grades 11 or 12 are used ing high school, according Office of Career and
federal target Whiston said. CTE offers to calculate the states to surveyed students. Technical Education at the
for Michigan. educational strategies that placement rate for CTE stu- Of last years 15,571 Michigan Department of
The 2015 grad- meet the needs of students dents. survey respondents, 15,013 Education, said CTE pre-
uation rate and employers, and get us Michigans 2016 place- (96.4 percent) said they pares youth and adults for a
Welding and machining instructor (4-year cohort) closer to the goal of being a ment rate means that 19 out were in a continuing educa- wide range of careers
Cathleen McNally gives some for all Michigan Top 10 education state in of every 20 CTE students tion program or employed, through hands-on, indus-
pointers to Imlay City senior Jared students was 10 years. were successfully placed in or both. Looking deeper, of try-based, curriculum and
Hayward at the Lapeer County Ed 79.8 percent. Im very impressed colleges and universities; the 11,687 student respon- learning opportunities.
Tech Center last fall. L a s t with the CTE programs advanced training pro- dents in continuing educa- CTE allows students
tion, 514 (4.5 percent) were to see the relevance of core
pursuing a certificate; and academic skills within the
4,031 (35.4 percent) were workplace, she said.
getting an associates CTE students also
degree; and 6,344 (55.7 learn valuable critical
percent) were getting their thinking, employability,
bachelors degree. and job-related technical
In 2016, Michigan had skills.
107,930 CTE students in For more information
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Snowcoming royalty
Jessica Bigger and Harrison Brooks were
crowned Imlay City High Schools
Snowcoming princess and prince during
Friday basketball game against Richmond.
The Spartan girls and boys teams both
came away with wins over the Blue Devils.
Photo by Nicole Kirby
Chiefs crowned
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seniors Kimberly
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Girls Basketball
Dryden slips past Caseville Dryden spotted Caseville a Caseville 12-9 the rest of the
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor 7-3 edge after one quarter way, pulling out a 33-31 vic-
was complete. tory.
DRYDEN Dryden The next eight-minute Kelli Schenkel paced
edged visiting Caseville, stretch saw Dryden collect Dryden with 12 points. The
33-31, in a North Central nine points and Caseville remaining Cardinal points
Thumb League varsity girls generate three, giving them a went to Mia Sliman (eight
basketball battle Monday 12-10 lead at the half. points), Hannah Peyerk (six),
night. When the action Natalie Poirier (four), Haylee
With the outcome, resumed, Caseville bounced Wolle (two) and Jordan
Dryden improves to 4-10 back with a 12-9 third quar- Peters (one).
overall and 3-7 as far as ter edge. That staked them Schenkel (12) and
NCTL clashes are concerned. to a 22-21 lead at the time. Sliman (11) added Drydens
In Mondays battle, Dryden then outscored top rebound totals.
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Photo provided
Sports In Brief Sports Schedule
The following youth Thursday. Jackie Perry led Dryden apiece) plus Jacob Boys Basketball Monday, February 13
sports, junior high, ninth Colby Schapman led with seven points apiece. Kritzman (two) also Wednesday, February 8 Imlay City at University of
grade and junior varsity Almont with 11 points. He Paige Abromaitis (six reached the scoring col- Capac at Cass City, 7 p.m. Ferndale, 6 p.m.
recaps are provided to us by was backed by Jacob Korte points) along with Maria umn. Friday, February 10 Peck at Dryden, 7:30 p.m.
area coaches. If your teams (eight points), Seth Helfer Ryan and Kylie Dryden Seventh Grade Imlay City at Almont,
results do not appear here (six), Ryan Price and Blake DeVlaminck (two each) Boys Basketball 7:30 p.m. Wrestling
remind your coach to pass Kapron (five each), Jack supported their perfor- Dryden vs. Mayville Dryden at Mayville, Thursday, February 9
along the information by Paupert and Nathan Kerby mances. January 30 7:30 p.m. Division 3 team districts
calling 810-724-2615, or (four apiece) along with Dryden Eighth Grade Dryden-32 Mayville-20 Armada at Capac, at Capac
e-mailing it to kkissane@ Derek Weigand (two) and Boys Basketball Game recap - Dryden 7:30 p.m. Imlay City vs. Almont,
pageone-inc.com or send it Caleb Weigand (one). Dryden vs. Mayville downed Mayville, 32-20, in Tuesday, February 14 5:30 p.m.
to us via fax at 810-724- Dryden Junior Varsity January 30 a North Central Thumb Capac at Algonac, 7 p.m. Cros-Lex vs. Capac,
8552. Girls Basketball Dryden-38 Mayville-22 League seventh grade boys Yale at Almont, 7 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
Almont Ninth Grade Dryden vs. Peck Game recap - Dryden basketball battle on Cros-Lex at Imlay City, Finals to follow
Boys Basketball January 30 downed Mayville, 38-22, in Monday, January 30. 7 p.m. Saturday, February 11
Almont vs. Algonac Dryden-24 Peck-20 a North Central Thumb Logan Rozanski paced Dryden at Mt. Clemens, Almont, Capac, Imlay City
February 2 Game recap - Dryden League eighth grade boys Dryden with nine points. 7:30 p.m. at Div. 3 individual dis-
Almont-46 Algonac-15 earned a 24-20 win against basketball meeting on The Cardinals also received tricts, Montrose, 8 a.m.
Game recap - Almont Peck in a North Central Monday, January 30. points courtesy of Caydon Girls Basketball
rolled past Algonac, 46-15, Thumb League junior varsi- Jack Kaplins 20-point Nascivera and Dylan Thursday, February 9 Competitive
in a Blue Water Area ty girls basketball encoun- performance paced Dryden. Wooster (eight points each) Dryden at Mayville, Cheer
Conference ninth grade ter on Monday, January 20. Jake Bingham and Nathan along with Connor 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 11
boys basketball clash last Jaylyn Peters and Schenkel (eight points Nascivera (seven). Friday, February 10 Capac, Imlay City at North
Imlay City at Almont, Branch Invite, 9 a.m.
6 p.m. Almont at Brandon Invite,
Armada at Capac, 6 p.m. 10 a.m.
Stats and Standings
BOYS Imlay City 6-2
Capac 2-6 4-9
7-6 Capac 1-8 3-12 Hernandez (IC)
Mardlin (C)
4
4
Querciagrossa (A)
Hausmann (A)
3
3
BASKETBALL North Central Thumb League Scott (C) 3 Mardlin (C) 3
North Central Thumb League Phelps (A) 3 B. Lee (C) 2
STATLEADERS Team League Overall
Team League Overall
Dryden 2-7 3-10 Pagano (A) 3 Rickman (C) 2
Dryden 8-1 11-2 Klass (IC) 3 Phelps (A) 2
SCORING Martini (A) 2 Moreno (C) 1
G P Avg. Dervishi (IC) 2 Martini (A) 1
Schirmer (IC) 13 182 14.0 Moreno (C) 2 McCabe (IC) 1
Kage (D) 9 124 13.8 GIRLS WRESTLING Camaj (A) 2 Moore (IC) 1
T. Boers (C) 13 166 12.8 Rager (IC) 1 Fritz (C) 1
Sams (C) 11 140 12.7 BASKETBALL LEADERS McCabe (IC) 1 Scott (C) 1
Galbraith (IC)
DelCampo (D)
11 129 11.7
9 102 11.3 STATLEADERS Adamczyk (IC)
D. Morse (IC)
1
1 Quick Pins
Z. Revoldt (A) 13 122 9.4
MOST WINS Barragan (IC) 1 Dempz (A) 8 secs.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Boys Basketball
Capac gives
Cros-Lex a
BWAC loss 19-16 at the halftime break.
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor When play resumed,
Capac fought back with an
CAPAC Capac sent 18-15 third quarter edge.
visiting Cros-Lex down to That left the Chiefs holding
a 56-44 defeat in a a 37-31 lead with 24 min-
Blue Water Area utes gone.
Conference varsity boys Capac then outscored
basketball contest last Cros-Lex 19-13 the rest of
Friday night. the way, leaving with a
With the outcome, 56-44 win to their credit.
ALMONT Almont
5-7 an 3-4.
In Tuesdays game,
Almont took a 14-7 advan-
back with a 16-13 third
quarter edge. That trimmed
their deficit to 43-28 at the
(10) led Almont with dou-
ble digit point outputs.
They were backed by Drew Dryden falls 40-38
to Peck on the road
registered a 60-41 triumph tage after one quarter was time. Revoldt (nine points), Zach
against visiting Armada in over with. Almont then outscored Revoldt (seven, with a tri-
a Blue Water Area The second quarter saw Armada 17-13 the rest of ple), Cade Tank (six,
Conference varsity boys Almont net 16 points and the way, putting the finish- including a trifecta), Eric
basketball game on Armada manage five, push- ing touches on a 60-41 win. Conn (two) and Kevin By Kevin Kissane mulated 14 points and
Tuesday, January 31. ing their lead to 30-12 at Ethan Hall (15, includ- Heim (one). Dryden none, good for a
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
With the outcome, the halftime break. ing a pair of trifectas), Adam Job topped 20-4 lead at the halftime
Almont improves to 9-3 When the action Austin Watt (10, featuring a Armada with 13 points. DRYDEN Dryden break.
wound up two points short When play resumed,
when the clock zeroed out Dryden bounced back
Imlay gives Algonac a 68-40 loss for the final time, drop-
ping a 40-38 road verdict
to Peck in a North Central
Thumb League varsity
with a 15-13 third quarter
edge. That closed the gap
to 33-19 with 24 minutes
gone.
IMLAY CITY pull away. Thanks to a boys basketball confron- Dryden then outscored
Imlay City rolled to a con- 16-13 third quarter edge, tation on Tuesday, January Peck 19-7 the rest of the
vincing 68-40 victory over the Spartans went up 52-23 31. way, only to fall by a nar-
visiting Algonac in a Blue with 24 minutes gone. With the result, row 40-38 count.
Water Area Conference Algonac then outscored Dryden slips to 10-2 and John DelCampo (11)
varsity boys basketball Imlay City 17-16 from that 7-1. and Jared Czape (10) led
meeting on Tuesday, point on, only to drop a In Tuesdays confron- Dryden with double digit
January 31. 68-40 verdict. tation, Peck grabbed a 6-4 point totals. They were
With the decision, Travis Gould collected edge after one quarter was backed by Justin Knox
Imlay City goes to 6-6 and 16 points plus Griffin done. (nine points, including
5-2. Algonac slips to 2-11 Schirmer and Noah The second quarter two trifectas), Evan Pocius
and 1-6. Galbraith supplied 10 each would belong to Peck. It (a pair of treys) and Sam
In Tuesdays meeting, to lead Imlay City. The was there the Pirates accu- Peyerk (two).
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clearly marked Police Vehicle Bid EXTENDING N 0 DEG 21 00 E
NOTICE OF SPECIAL LAND USE
Snow Plowing
must be submitted to City Hall no 501.49 FT, THENCE S 89 DEG 29
later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 48 E 882.41 FT; THENCE S 0
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice of Special Land Use Public Hearing February 15, 2017. To make arrange- DEG 01 46 E 493.81 FT; THENCE
ATTICA TOWNSHIP
Attica Township Planning Commission
ments to examine the vehicle, please
contact Chief of Police, Scott Pike by
N 89 DEG 59 42 W 885.19 FT TO
THE BEGINNING. 10.0967 ACRES
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Notice isNotice
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hereby the Attica
that Township
the AtticaPlanning
TownshipCommission
Planningwill hold a public hearing
Commission any or all bids, to waive any irregu- 1098 N. Summers Road, Imlay City, ESTIMATES C ustom Lawn Care
COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
will hold a public
23,hearing on Thursday, February
p.m. at23,the
2017, beginning
Townshipat Hall, 4350
larities and to accept the bid deemed Michigan 48444.
on Thursday,
Peppermill
February
Road,The
Attica,
2017, beginning
MI 48412.
at 7:00
The purpose
Attica
7:00 p.m. at the Attica Township Hall, 4350 Peppermill Road, Attica, MI to be in the best interest of the City. Order signed: January 27, 2017 SNOW PLOWING
48412. purpose of the hearing is to of the hearing
receive publiciscomment
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public comment 6-1 Nick O. Holowka, Circuit Judge Leaf Clean-up
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Marquardt on property zoned B-2 General Business on the following de-
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Businessproperty:
on the following described property: STATE OF
MICHIGAN VILLAGE OF
IN THE CIRCUIT ALMONT
Property Address Parcel Identification Number
VILLAGE OF ALMONT Outdoor
440 N. Lake Pleasant Road 44-330-101-006-09 COURT FOR THE
COUNTY OF
PLANNING
COMMISSION Automotive Equipment
A complete copy of the revised site plan may be reviewed at the Attica LAPEER NOTICE OF PUBLIC
A complete copy of the revised site plan may be reviewed at the Attica Township Hall, MondayRiccardo Bongiorno and HEARING
PARSCHS
Township Hall, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon,
M bil
throughexcept
Friday posted
from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, except posted holidays. The Village of Almont Planning
holidays. Ann Bongiorno, Plaintiffs Commission shall hold a public hear- Parts and Service
File No. l7-050502 CH ing at 7:30 p.m. on February 23, 2017 AUTOMOTIVE
ON THE SPOT FINANCING!
Written comments may be sent to the attention of the Attica Township
WrittenPlanning
comments may be sent to the attention of the Attica Township Planning
Commission at the Township Hall address above. Oral com- Ronald
Commission Dodd, Defendant at the Almont Village Hall at 817 N.
SERVICE & REPAIR
at the Township Hallbeaddress above. the
Oralpublic
comments will be taken during the public hearing.
There is no other pending or Main Street. The Planning
ments will taken during hearing. BRAKES
resolved civil action arising out of the Commission will be considering the
transaction or occurrence alleged in following: AIR CONDITIONING
This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Michigan MUFFLERS TUNE-UPS
This notice is published Item 1:
Zoning Enablingpursuant to Act
Act, Public the requirements
Number 110 ofof 2006,
the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act,
as amended. the complaint.
STRUTS
John L. Lengemann P 16553 A proposed text amendment to
Public Act Number 110 of 2006, as amended. COOLING SYSTEMS
Morrice, Lengemann & Miller P.C. the Village of Almont Zoning
Nancy Herpolsheimer EXHAUST SHOCKS
Attorney for Plaintiffs Ordnance to add a Planned Unit
Attica Township Clerk
202 East Third Street Development (PUD) zoning classifi- ELECTRICAL
6-1
Imlay City, MI 48444 cation to the list of zoning districts. COMPUTER ANALYSIS
Nancy Herpolsheimer Initiated by the Village of
810-724-2565 TIRES
Attica Township Clerk ORDER TO ANSWER Almont COMPUTER BALANCING
ATTICA TOWNSHIP
MARCH 13, 2017 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
MARCH 14, 2017 9:00 A.M. to NOON and 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Custom Building & Remodeling
Additions Kitchens Bath Farm House
The Board of Review will hold as many meetings as deemed necessary to
hear questions, protests, and to equal the 2017 assessments. All residents
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Renovations Siding Decks Windows
may appeal by mail with a deadline before 4:00 P.M. on March 14th. The CONDITIONAL REZONING Family Owned Since 1973 Licensed & Insured
Board of Review entertains appeals made by First Class Mail or by Fax
ATTICA TOWNSHIP
Notice of Public Hearing Conditional Rezoning
(Fax 810-384-6138)
Attica Township Planning Commission FREE 810-724-8060 - Imlay City
no later than 12:00 P.M. on March 14, 2017. We want to be sure all appeals
PLANNING COMMISSION ESTIMATES www.walters-enterprises.com
2-15-17
get heard.
Notice is
Notice is hereby hereby
given thatgiven that the
the Attica Attica Township
Township Planning Planning
CommissionCommission
will hold a public
For APPOINTMENTS: Please call, mail or fax for your appointment no
later than Noon on March 14, 2017.
hearing on will hold a public
Thursday, Februaryhearing
23, on Thursday,
2017 beginning February
at 7:00 23, 2017
p.m. at thebeginning
Attica
7:00 p.m. at the Attica Township Hall, 4350 Peppermill Road, Attica, MI
at
Township See all these business directory
Hall,
Phone Calls: 810 384-8070 Ext. #22 or Fax to 810 384-6138 4350 Peppermill Road, Attica, MI 48412. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public ads on our website at...
48412. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on a pro-
Wednesday 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. or Friday 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M commentsposed on a proposed conditional rezoning
AG from AG Agricultural to I-1Industrial
Light Industrial on
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conditional rezoning from Agricultural to I-1 Light
The assessor will forward the L-4035 Form to be completely filled out by the following described
on the property:
following described property:
you. Make sure you complete line #1 (estimated true cash value) and line
#4 ( reason for the appeal) then return to the ASSESSOR, he will then set
up your appointment for your appeal per your request. Property Address Parcel Identification Number
Theinproperty inisquestion
003-035-019-10
Glass NOW TAKING SCRAP METAL
locatedisatlocated at the northwest
corner ofcorner of EastRoadSutton
The property question the northwest East Sutton
Road and Walker Road and is the current location of Eastin Machine Shop
CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIERS Road and is the current location of Eastin Machine Shop Dryden Mold Service. A complete
and Walker
Located Between Imlay City
Dryden Mold Service. A complete listing along with a location map of
Agricutural 49.92% 1.0016 listing along with a location map of the property proposed for conditional rezoning may be and Almont on M-53
the property proposed for conditional rezoning may be examined at the TODD'S GLASS
2-1-17
Professional Directory
the necessary transportation reasonable service to the individual with dis- amended.This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of Michigan Public
abilities for the Board of Review Meeting if contacted within (7) days prior Act 110 of 2006, as amended.
to the Meeting by calling the Township 810-384-8070 Ext. #22
NancyNancy Herpolsheimer
Herpolsheimer
Michael Butler, AtticaAttica Township
Township Clerk Clerk
Secretary to the Emmett Township Board of Review. 6-1
5-3
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