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143rd Volume - Issue No. 8

Blessing
in disguise
Dryden Vets building
refurbished after fire
By Tom Wearing
Tri-City Times Staff Writer
DRYDEN It took nearly a year to com-
plete, but the DrydenVets Hall at 4223 Mill Rd.
has undergone a complete transformation and is
again open for meetings and public gatherings.
The future of the hall looked bleak following
a Feb. 11. 2016 fire that caused significant fire,
smoke and water damage to both levels of the
building.
This week, several members met at the newly

Photo provided
renovated building to fraternize and discuss plans
for the organizations future.
Dryden Vets member Spencer Kent said the
total renovation costs amounted to nearly John Topies battle with prescribed medication leads him to sentencing for crime on March 6th.
$350,000, all of which was covered by the orga-

Fentanyl's grip on John Topie wouldn't let go, his life unraveled
nizations insurance carrier.
The insurance company was great with us,
said Kent. It was a big project and they really
came through.
He also acknowledged the workmanship of Editors note: In January, 2017,
Montgomery and Sons of Lake Orion, who were Attica Twp. resident John Topie
hired to do the renovation. stood before Lapeer County Circuit
The restoration project included: roof repairs, Court Judge Nick Holowka and
new flooring, new cable televisions and painting entered a guilty plea to one count of
on the buildings upper level; along with new armed robbery. In June of 2015, the
67-year-old walked into the Baldwin
Blessing page 11-A Road Pharmacy and demanded the
painkilling drug Fentanyl. Six days
later, he turned himself into police
and was formally charged. Topie, a
retired teacher and coaching hall of
famer, will be sentenced before Judge
Holowka on Monday, March 6 at 3
p.m. Until then, he remains in custody
in the Lapeer County Jail.
In the 37 into being the best player they could
years Ive known be. And teaching them to win. John
John, I never liked to win, and he expected to win.
expected to see John deeply appreciates sports, all
him this way... kinds of sports. He excelled as a high
and surely not school athlete in baseball, basketball
behind bars. After and football. Some told me he was
all, our newspaper the very best left-hander Imlay City
has covered his schools has ever seen. He was fast
induction into the and had an unmatched will to com-
By Randy Michigan Coaches pete.
Jorgensen High School As- John was also a good husband,
sociations Hall father and community member. He
of Fame. Weve belonged to the Imlay City Chamber
covered all his games in both Imlay of Commerce, the Rotary Club, and
City and Capac. Hes won over 400 volunteered for many youth activities.

T
hough its June of 2015, the
lighting inside of the Lapeer
Photo by Tom Wearing
games as a basketball coach, numer- But that was another time.
ous league and district titles and nine Face to face in jail...
times his teams have reached the So there I sit in the county jail,

County Jail makes it difficult
to discern whether its summer or
winter. Behind the thick glass sits
John Topie wearing the slightly faded
and customary orange jailhouse shirt.
Phil Blair and Spencer Kent share conver- Under the shirt is a tattered, dirty
sation in refurbished Dryden Vets Hall. insulated undershirt. John looks as
worn as the clothes on his back.
regional finals. Sure weve covered
him, he gave us a lot to cover. He is
also a friend.
John was an outstanding coach-
tough, demanding, and relentless on
his athletes, both boys and girls. He
wasnt trying to be the players best
friend, he was trying to mold them
looking at John through reinforced
glass, a phone in hand. It is as if the
two of us are in different worlds, I
cant begin to understand his.
How you doing? I ask, knowing
full well it isnt the brightest ques-
Horror page 14-A

Goodland ZBA to again tackle

request from water authority
Detroit authority requests variance for chlorine booster station
Photo by Maria Brown

By Maria Brown acre lot at Blacks Corners ment from the GLWA, for-
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor and Bowers roads. merly known as Detroit
At last weeks meeting, Water and Sewerage, the
GOODLAND TWP. held on Feb. 16, the ZBA utility is looking to build

Healthy roar! Thursday will mark members voted to table the two chlorine booster sta- The Great Lakes Water Authority maintains a
round two between the matter, said Goodland tions along the 72-inch facility on Wheeling Road in Imlay Township
Zoning Board of Appeals Supervisor Ron Cischke. diameter water transmis- and is looking to build a chlorine booster sta-
Detroit Lions players, and Great Lakes Water The GLWA is due to sion main that runs parallel
Dryden students meet, tion in Goodland Township.
Authority. bring new drawings for the to Bowers Road in Lapeer
...see page 15-A Tomorrow night the 24 foot square structure to Countyone each in Karegnondi Water
townships ZBA will meet tomorrows meeting which Goodland and Mayfield Authority. If, in the future, service to
for the second time in one begins at 7 p.m. at the townships. The water main that the City of Flint and
week to consider a request township hall. They are Officials say the need runs along Bowers Road Genesee County is termi-
TRI-CITY from the GLWA for a vari- requesting a variance from
Goodlands requirements
for the booster stations is
due to the city of Flints
provides treated water to nated, the age of the water
would increase, officials
ance that would allow Imlay City, Mayfield
TIMES them to build a chlorine
booster station on a half-
for lot size and setbacks.
According to a state-
anticipated switch from
GLWA service to the
Township, Lapeer, Flint
and Genesee County. Water page 14-A
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Driver flees from police,

chase ends in muddy field
27-year-old Leonard man facing multiple charges
By Tom Wearing Orlando at pursuit covered more than
Tri-City Times Staff Writer around 30 miles of local roadways.
7:30 p.m. In an effort to slow the
LAPEERCOUNTY in the park- vehicle, police placed spike
The man who led local ing lot of strips at two intersections
police on a long and wind- Campbells and were successful in
ing chase through the Imlay L o c a l deflating two of the sus-
City area Tuesday, Feb. 14, Harvest on pects tires.
has been arraigned on mul- N. Van Andrew Orlando, however, con-
tiple criminal charges. Dyke Rd., Orlando tinued driving on the flat
The Lapeer County in response tires and rims.
Sheriffs Office reports to a possible assault and When Orlando doubled

Photo provided
that Andrew Orlando, 27,
of Leonard is facing charg-
es of fleeing and eluding
3rd degree, assault with a
Mark Marentette, Jacek Klebba, Franklin Ludwig, Aurora Judd and (front) dangerous weapon, MDOP
James Flanigan, Jr. with funds collected for Juvenile Diabetes research. to police property includ-
stalking of an Imlay City
woman.
When police arrived at
the scene, they found a
28-year-old female locked
in her vehicle, along with
back to Van Dyke, he drove
south through Imlay City,
switching lanes and endan-
gering other drivers, Howe
said.
The suspects luck ran

School spirit, generosity

ing damage to Sheriffs Orlando, who is reported to out when he turned onto
Dept. and Michigan State have to been an acquain- Reek Rd., where he lost
Police vehicles, two counts tance of the woman some control of his vehicle and
of assaulting police offi- time ago. went into a cornfield, get-

mesh for ICCS students

Kids raise money for Juvenile
Diabetes research and cure
By Tom Wearing
Tri-City Times Staff Writer
IMLAYCITY
Imlay City Christian School
students recently displayed
their school spirit, while
simultaneously raising
money to fight Juvenile
Diabetes.
dress themselves in cloth-
ing consistent with the
days theme.
They were also encour-
aged to contribute coins on
a daily basis, with the accu-
mulated funds going to
Juvenile Diabetes research.
For example, Christian
School Principal Karen
pajamas and brought in
pennies to place in a large
jar dedicated to the cause.
On Tuesday, said
Hibbler, students wore
neon colors and brought in
nickels, and so on through-
out the week.
The collection culmi-
nated on Friday, which also
happened to be Crusader
Day at the school.
On that day, students
were allowed to bring in
cers, and habitual offend-
er-2.
Orlando was arraigned
in the 71-D District Court
in Lapeer on Wednesday,
Feb. 15.
Bond was set at
$250,000 (cash or surety)
on the newly issued crimi-
nal charges.
In addition, Orlando is
subject to a $10,000 (cash
or surety) bond on an unre-
lated criminal bench war-
rant for a narcotics viola-
tion in Almont Township.
Imlay City police were
the first to encounter
While attempting to
gather information from
the two parties, police said
the suspect became aggres-
sive and fled in a 2006
Ford F-350, with Imlay
City police in pursuit.
Lapeer County
Undersheriff Jeremy Howe
estimated the time of the
pursuit to have been 30-35
minutes, as local police
departments, Michigan
State Police and Sheriffs
deputies followed the sus-
pects vehicle which trav-
eled at various speeds, top-
ping out at 90 mph. The
ting stuck in the mud.
When encountered by
police, Orlando at first
refused to exit his vehicle.
Upon removing him
from the truck, Howe said
the suspect continued to
resist and became physi-
cally confrontational.
At that point, Sheriffs
deputies deployed a taser,
allowing officers an oppor-
tunity to take Orlando into
custody at around 8:22
p.m.
He was transported to
the Lapeer County Jail to
await his arraignment.

Hall sentenced in co-workers death

In conjunction with
Spirit Week at the school,
students were asked to
Hibbler explained that on bills and coins to be added
Monday during Spirit to the jar.
Week, the students wore We started with the
one jar and the goal of fill- By Maria Brown of Port Huron, in January both employed with Rubber
ing it by Friday, Hibbler Tri-City Times Assistant Editor 2016. Harveys body was Enterprises in Imlay City.
said. However, by Friday found in a burned vehicle Hall received his sen-
the first jar overflowed into LAPEER Andrew in Arcadia Township. tence on February 13 in
a second jar. Hall will spend 17 to 40 Hall was charged with Judge Nick Holowkas
Given the large bounty years in prison for the mur- first degree homicide. courtroom. He was taken
collected, Hibbler acknowl- der of his one-time co- Before the matter proceed- into custody on the day
edged that the generosity of worker. ed to trial, a plea resolution Harveys body was found
students and staff had far The 22 year-old North of second degree homicide and held at the Lapeer
exceeded expectations. Branch man was accused was entered. County Jail on a $1 million
All the money collect- of killing Miguel Harvey, Hall and Harvey were bond until sentencing.
ed will be donated to JDRF
(Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation) to
fund research to help find a
cure for Type I diabetes,
said Hibbler.
Photo provided

Hibbler asked that any-

one still wishing to make a
donation to contact the
Collection jars used by students at Imlay City school office at 810-724-
Christian School to raise funds for research. 5695.

Community Reading Night on

tap in downtown Imlay City
Elementary students, staff host second annual event
By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
IMLAY CITY
What could be better than a
good book and a nice walk
through the community
you call home?
Once again, Imlay City
Schools Weston and
Borland elementaries will
host their Second Annual
Community Reading Night
on March 2 in downtown
Imlay City.
From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
students and their families
will pop into participating
businesses to hear a book
reading or take part in a
simple activity.
Some business owners
choose to take part by being
a guest reader while others
opt to open their doors and
host a teacher from Weston
or Borland who takes on
that responsibility.
Last years inaugural
event was a success that
drew hundreds of residents
to the downtown area.
Business owners whod
like to participate are asked
to contact the Downtown
Development Authority at
724-1361.
Look for more infor-
mation about the
Community Reading Night
in future editions of the Tri- Imlay City Christian School invites you to join us for an evening of
City Times.
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Woman charged with assault
By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
ATTICA TWP.
Police were able to diffuse
what could have been a
serious incident on Friday
afternoon in the 5000 block
of Belle River Rd.
According to Lapeer
County Undersheriff
Jeremy Howe, Sgt. Joe
Nesbit and Deputy David
Barrett arrived at the resi-
dence around 3:30 p.m. to
serve a mental health peti-
tion to a 56 year-old female.
Lapeer County Community
Mental Health obtained a
court order to have the
woman hospitalized but she
was not compliant.
Howe said the subject
allegedly made threatening
statements toward police.
The officers conversed with
the woman from outside
the home for close to 45
minutes before she
slammed the door closed.
The officers entered the
home and located the
woman in her kitchen. At
that point, she spun around
and pointed a pistol at
them.
Nesbit and Barrett took
a tactical stance outside the
home, ordering her to drop
the weapon. Nearly 15 min-
utes later she too emerged
from the home, without the
gun, and surrendered to
police.
The officers
requested assistance from
had
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High school artists earn

tablets and grant funds
By Tom Wearing
Tri-City Times Staff Writer
ALMONT Almont
High School Principal Tim
Woelkers has announced
that yet more honors are
being bestowed on young
artists at the school.
Our art program has
again taken top awards at a
statewide art competition,
said Woelkers.
Woelkers was referring
es of art were submitted for
judging from Michigan
high schools, he said.
There were only 50
winners and four of them
are from Almont High
School.
Those art students
include: Isabelle Bourque,
Grace Zimmerman,
Amanda Smit and Danielle
White.
As a result of the stu-
dents accomplishments,
Instructor Lisa Wright will
receive $300 grants for
each winning student.
Woelkers said the grant
money will be used in
Wrights classroom to fur-
ther benefit the high
schools art program.
Schools Supt. Dr.
William Kalmar also
applauded the students
efforts and Wrights award-
winning art program.
Once again, congratu-

to the recent Meemic
Foundation art competition
which provided grant
money to top high school
artists across the state.
More than 1,200 piec-
Meemic will award each of
the students with a certifi-
cate and a free Amazon
tablet.
As further reward,
Almont High School Art
Photo provided
lations to our students,
said Kalmar, and to
Ms.Wright for her instruc-
tion and for connecting our Danielle White, Isabelle Bourque, and Grace Zimmerman earned tablets
students to these competi- and cash for the Almont High School art program, as did Amanda Smit,
tions. who is not pictured.

Passport Day at Imlay City Post Office this weekend

Event runs from 10-2 on Sunday
By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
IMLAY CITY The
Post Office invites travelers
to take part in a Passport
Day slated for this Sunday,
February 26 from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. The event offers
residents a chance to apply
for passport booklets and
cards. Photo services will
also be offered that day.
Passport booklets are
valid for travel via air, sea
or land. Passport cards are
valid for land and sea cross-
ings between the U.S. and
Canada, Mexico, Bermuda
and the Caribbean only.
They cannot be used for air
travel.
Applicants born within
the United States must
present a certified copy of
their birth certificate and
their drivers license or state
i.d.
Applicants born outside
of the county must submit a
previous U.S. passport, cer-
tificate of naturalization or
citizenship or a consular
record of birth, along with a
drivers license or state i.d.
No photocopied or
notarized copies of docu-
ments can be accepted.
Original documents must
be submitted with the appli-
cation. Originals will be
returned with completed
passports.
Only cash or checks
will be accepted for pay-
ment. Both the passport and
port booklets are $120 (up
to 16 yrs.) and $150 (16
processing fees must be and older). Passport card
collected at the time of fees are $55 (up to 16 yrs.)
application but those fees and $70 (16 and older.)
are paid separatelythe No appointments are
passport fee is payable to needed. The post office is
the Department of State located at 310 E. Third
and the processing and pic- Street.
ture fee is payable to the For more information
Postmaster USPS. about the Passport Day, call
The total costs for pass- 724-7545.

Police and fire briefs... 4-H Council auction this Sat.

Editors note: The following is a
compilation of activity and reports
from area police and fire depart-
ments.
Intoxicated driver arrested
ALMONT TWP. Officer
Michael Ryan was dispatched to
Glover Rd. near Dryden Rd. on Feb.
18 after someone called to report a
vehicle off the road.
Officer Ryan arrived on scene to
find the vehicle with the driver, a 20
year-old female, sleeping behind the
wheel. She was found to be intoxi-
cated.
The driver was lodged at the
Lapeer County Jail and her vehicle
was impounded.
911 hang ups reported
ATTICA TWP. The Lapeer
County Sheriffs Department handled
multiple 911 hang up calls within the
last week.
On February 19, calls were com-
ing into Central Dispatch from the
1800 block of Five Lakes Road, the
location of the I-69 rest area. Deputies
determined that children were play-
ing with the pay phone at that loca-
tion.
One day prior, on Feb. 18, Central
Dispatch received calls from an
address in the 700 block of Candy
Lane in Attica Twp. Dispatchers
eventually spoke to a 13 year-old girl
on the other end of the line but she
was uncooperative and would not
confirm an address.
Deputies checked the area and
spoke to neighbors but were unable
to locate the subject.
ST. CLAIR COUNTY The Annual 4-H
Council Auction will take place this Saturday, Feb. 25
at the Goodells County Parks Community Building.
Doors open at 9 a.m. with both the live and silent
auctions starting at 10 a.m. Items up for grabs include
collectibles, handmade items, gift certificates, gift
baskets and more.
Concessions will be available for purchase.
Proceeds will be used by the 4-H Council to sup-
port local 4-H events, workshops, scholarships and
program resources.
Donations are still being accepted. For more infor-
mation, contact Lori Warchuck at (810) 989-6935.

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Banner flies high

at Ed Tech Center
School recognized with MI HEARTSafe Award
By Maria Brown most effective prevention and a third at the schools
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor of death is the use of CPR entrance, Carson said, and
and automatic external theyve had two drills with-
ATTICA School defibrillators (AEDs), in the last year.

Photo by Maria Brown

banners hang proudly in the
Lapeer County Ed Tech
Center, representing the
hundreds of students from
five districts who are pre-
paring for bright futures
ahead.
A new, different ban-
nerthis one without
school colors or mascots
has earned its place in the
school too. It serves as tes-
timony to the fact that those
students (and their hearts)
are in good hands.
On Friday, the Ed Tech
Center and its staff was for-
mally recognized as a MI
HEARTSafe School by the
Michigan Alliance for
Prevention of Sudden
Cardiac Death of the Young
(MAP-SCDY). Presenting
the award was the awards
founder, Dr. Richards
Humes, who thanked staff
for their participation in the
program.
Were trying to do
things to prevent sudden
cardiac emergencies but we
want to prepared and the
Humes said in his presenta-
tion.
This is how you save
lives.
At present, the Ed Tech
Center is the only school in
Lapeer County to hold the
MI HEARTSafe School
designation.
Accepting the award on
behalf of the Center was
school nurse, Bridget
Carson. To obtain this des-
ignation, Carson had to file
paperwork showing that
regular AED drills were
being performed yearly and
give proof that the centers
three machines were being
maintained by professional
technicians. The school has
satisfied other criteria too,
including the creation of a
written medical emergency
response plan, having a
designated medical emer-
gency response team and
ensuring at least 10 percent
of their staff has current
CPR/AED certification.
The Center owns three
AEDs, one for each wing
Im excited and kind
of proud to receive this
award. This is why we do
the training and drills,
Carson said.
Were ready to use our
AEDs if needed but, at the
same time, we hope it
doesnt happen.
The Center is home to
21 career and technical
education programs along
with a center-based special
education program.
Humes said that having
AEDs in schools, along
with trained staff, is intend-
ed for the safety of students
but, more often than not,
the life-saving device is
often needed for adults
often school staff or family
members of students visit-
ing the school premises.
Humes is a pediatric
cardiologist and chief of
Cardiology at Childrens
Hospital of Michigan, pro-
fessor of pediatrics at
Wayne State University and
one of the founding mem-
bers of the MAP-SCDY.
Dr. Richard Humes presents a MI HEARTSafe School Award banner to
Bridget Carson, Lapeer County Ed Techs school nurse on Friday. The
Center is the only school in Lapeer County to receive the designation
from the state.
Humes said that the recalls. Michigan Department of
Alliance, which consists of We decided that our Community Health,
health professionals and next task was to recognize Michigan Department of
lay people, started their schools that had AEDs, he Education and American
efforts several years ago by said. Heart Association.
helping to rewrite the Its currently not man- Hopefully this pro-
states standard sports dated by the state that all gram can do some good
physical form. The form, schools have AEDS but and get everyone thinking
more than 30 years-old at health professionals know about sudden cardiac death
that time, focused more how critical the devices can and ways it can be pre-
on communicable diseases be for rendering immediate vented, Humes said.
than heart health, Humes aid to someone suffering According to the
said. Fortunately, the cardiac arrest. Michigan Department of
American Heart As a group we asked Community Health, sudden
Association had just how can we encourage cardiac death claims the
published new guidelines people to get into this? lives of more than 300
for student athletes and Humes said. Michigan children and
the Alliance was able to The answer to that young adults between the
add those to the screening question was the creation ages of 1-39 years of age
process. The changes were of the MI HEARTSafe every year and, of those
endorsed by official bodies School program, a joint deaths, 214 occurred in
and approval was given at effort the MAP-SCDY children between the ages
the state level, Humes undertakes with the of 6 and 19 years.

Marshall makes headlines again

Recent Athletic Hall of Fame inductee again nominated for western music award
By Catherine Minolli
Tri-City Times Editor
TRI-CITY AREA
Almont native Bob
Marshall continues to make
headlines in 2017.
Earlier this month, the
1973 Almont High School
graduate was inducted into
the schools Athletic Hall
of Fame. He earned the
honor for his exemplary
among the nominees for
Male Western Vocalist of
the Year.
This is the second year
in a row Marshall has been
nominated for the honor,
having again caught the
attention of western music
disc jockeys from the
United States and around
the world.
Marshall is among five
selected for the top male
vocalist award, the winner
venues, including the 2015
Almont Homecoming
celebration and at the
Almont Concerts in the
Park series. His popu-
larity exploded on the
national scene with the
2015 release of his CD
Horses that Run Far Away,
which caught the ears of
Western Music DJs. Songs
from the CD have been
played on more than 200
radio stations in 30 coun-
Music.
The CD, a compilation
of Marshalls original mate-
rial, finished third nation-
ally, in the Grammy
Amplifier Awards. The
album remained in the
number two spot on the
national Western Music
Charts for six months. It
was also among the top 20
of the Most Played
Western Albums a year
later.
Photo provided

A feature on Marshalls
popular CD appeared
in the German publica-
tion Fair Play Country
Music.
performance in Track &
Field competition, where
he specialized in the high
hurdles.
Just a week or so later,
Marshalls name is above
the fold again as hes
of which will be announced tries, and has received Today, Horses That
at the 21st Annual Academy much critical acclaim. A Run Far Away remains
of Western Artists Will feature on Horses That in the 30th spot of the
Rogers Awards Show Run Far Away and a bio on most played Western Cowboy Poet Bob Marshall with plaque com-
scheduled for March 16. Marshall even made its Albums in the U.S., accord- memorating his 2017 induction into the Almont
The event will be held in way into the German publi- ing to the Western Music Athletic Hall of Fame.
the Brown Lupton Ballroom cation Fair Play Country Association.
on the campus of Texas
Christian University in Fort
Worth, Texas.
To be nominated for
this honor, this year, is
especially gratifying,
Marshall says. This past
year has been spent touring
and working on a new
album and when you keep
that kind of busy schedule
some things, like the pro-
motional process, get left
behind. Its really exciting
for me, that even though I
havent been out there
doing many promotional
events, the Western DJs
and fans havent forgotten
about me.
Indeed. Locally,
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4CCF grants expand horizons in area

Editors note: The fol- 798-0909. mal care to developmental-
lowing was submitted by
Micaela Boomer, program
associate for Four County
A s part of our mission,
Four County
Community Foundation is
ly-disabled students.
Finally, animals are pro-
cessed by a USDA-
Community Foundation, dedicated to bringing inspected facility and then
which is based in Almont. together human and finan- distributed locally through
For more information visit cial resources to support the Stone Soup Food Bank
www.4ccf.org or call (810) progressive ideas in educa- in Lapeer.
Lapeer KINDs (Kids
in New Directions) mis-
sion is to promote success

Photo provided
ADMISSION for children and families at
PRICES home, school and in the
BEFORE 6PM
Friday, February 24, 4:00, 7:00 & 9:15pm
PG
All Seats Are $6.00 community. KIND was
Saturday, February 25, 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 & 9:15pm AFTER 6PM formed in 1989 after Seven Ponds Nature Center Naturalist Nancy
Sunday, February 26, 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm
Monday, February 27 & Tuesday, February 28, 7:00pm
Adults $8.00
Youngster enjoys tak- Judge Clayton Preisel Kautz brings the centers tall grass prairie to
Children 12
ing part in nature- had an idea that, if kids life for area elementary students.
& under
$6.00
themed project at with problems in elementa-
Senior Citizens
Seven Ponds. ry school could be helped the Girls STEM Event, and entrance fees to the
PG 55 and older
$6.00 early, they would be less educating middle school parks are covered by Four
Wednesday, February 22 & Thursday, February 23, 6:45pm
Friday, Feb. 24, 3:45, 6:45 & 9:15pm; Saturday, Febr. 25, 1:00, 3:45, 6:45 & 9:15pm Students with tion, health, and communi- likely to end up in probate girls and their parents County Community
Sunday, February 26, 1:00, 3:45 & 6:45pm Student ID
$7.00 ty. Hats off to the follow- court later on. KIND need- about careers in Science, Foundation to provide
Monday, February 27 & Tuesday, February 28, 6:45pm
ing community groups as ed two laptops for case- Technology, Engineering learning experiences out-
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As part of our No
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Four County
Community Foundation
4CCF Grants were 21st Century Education tive, 4CCFs ProActive awards community grants
awarded to the Lapeer ISD Grants were given to Committee also awarded four times per year to non-
for Project: Raising HOPE Krause Elementary School grants to Seven Ponds profit organizations serv-
and to Lapeer KIND for in Armada for clay art sup- Nature Center, Stony ing the four corners area of

St. Johns Lutheran Church caseworker laptops.

Project: Raising Hope is a
plies and for field trip
expenses and to Weston
Elementary School for an
Creek Metropark and to
Wolcott Mill Metropark
for field trips for area stu-
Lapeer, Oakland, Macomb,
and St. Clair Counties.
Our next grant deadline is
multi-faceted program,

PANCAKE DINNER providing food to families

in need and educating area
students. First, it provides
ABC carpet for an early
childhood education class-
room.
YAC Kellogg Grants
dents. Transportation costs April 1, 2017.

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 agriscience education to

general education students, were awarded to Capac
4 - 6:30 pm developmentally-disabled High School and Dryden
High School for 2017
students, and FFA mem-
Admission: $10 for adults / $5 for children 5-12 years old bers, through the Lapeer Senior All-Night Parties.
Under 5 FREE County Ed-Tech Center. Kellogg grants provide
MENU: Students raise beef, lambs, funding to allow all stu-
Pancakes Blueberry Pancakes pigs, and chickens as part dents to attend a safe,
Eggs Biscuits & Gravy of their education. In addi- event-filled overnight party
tion, second-year students after graduation.
Hash Browns Sausage
act as mentors and pals to A Healthy Senior/
Apple Sauce Coffee Milk
impart knowledge of ani- Healthy Youth Grant was
Orange Juice Tea presented to Turning Point,
Inc. for Prevention
109 E. Kempf Court
CASH PAID Education, a successful

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CAPAC program aimed at prevent-
for Old Gold
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810-395-7557 program is offered to stu-
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WE BUY and high schools in
Macomb County.
Girls STEM Event hosted by the Lapeer
CountyIntermediate School District.

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Dryden youths hold
vets in high esteem
Esteem Team members collect checks, gift boxes for vets
By Tom Wearing
Tri-City Times Staff Writer
I M L AY C I T Y Berville, Lapeer VFW Post
Since June 2016, members
of the Veterans Esteem
Team (VET) have led local
efforts to honor and support
the men and women who
have served in the U.S. mil-
itary.
Last Wednesday, Feb.
15, Esteem Team founders
Benjamin and Abigail
Koning visited the Imlay
City Eagles Club, where
they were presented dona-
tions and gift boxes to be
delivered to residents at the
Veterans Home in Grand
Rapids.
Making the presenta-
tions were Imlay City
Eagles member Betty
Rozek and Wayne Jacobs
of Lapeer Countys 40 and
8 veterans organization.
When totaled up,
Abigail, 18, and Benjamin,
17, collected nearly $1,300
in donations from various
local individuals and orga-
nizations.
Besides the Imlay City
Eagles and 40 and 8, donors
included: Lapeer
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Harmon VFW Post 203 of
4139, Legends Poker
Palace, Eagle Riders,
Orville Harris, and finan-
cial contributions from
Almont businesses.
In addition, Imlay City
Eagles members filled gift
boxes containing scarves,
gloves, hats and personal
items, all destined for the
Grand Rapids Veterans
Home, which houses about
500 veterans per unit.
Abigail and Benjamin
will soon be joined by fel-
low Esteem Team members
and Wayne Jacobs, when
they travel to Grand Rapids
to hand-deliver the gift
boxes to veterans.
Speaking on behalf of
the group, Abigail acknowl- more committed than ever
edged the generous support
of the local community.
Its amazing what they
have done to help us, said
Abigail. The response has
been overwhelming.
Were very grateful purpose to honor and assist
for all of the support and
the money, she continued,
which allows us to con-
OR D E
R YO
P A C Z U R
K
NO W I S
!
tinue to do good things for
our veterans.
We also want to offer
a big thanks to Wayne and
Betty and the Imlay City
Eagles for all their sup-
port.
Last November, the
Veterans Esteem Team
hosted an Appreciation
Dinner at Dryden High
School, which was attended
by more than 300 local vet-
erans.
VETmembers have
also participated in local
parades and events to share
their message with other
young people and with the
community at large.
With the success of the
Appreciation Dinner still
fresh in their minds, Abigail
and Benjamin say they are
to growing the organization
and helping veterans.
Betty Rozek hopes
young people from other
school districts will join as
word spreads of the groups
veterans.
At present, only the
Dryden, Almont and
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Photo by Tom Wearing
Eagles member Betty Rozek, Lapeer 40-8 representative Wayne Jacobs,
and Esteem Team members Abigail Koning and Benjamin Koning, sort
though items to be delivered to the Grand Rapids Veterans Home.
Armada school districts are
represented on the Veterans
Esteem Team, which totals
about 20 members.
Benjamin and Abigail
are very dedicated and
always participate, said
Rozek. But they need the
support of the other mem-
bers. Id like to see more
Photo by Tom Wearing
young people getting
involved.
Any local high school
youth interested in becom-
ing Veterans Esteem Team
members, are encouraged Betty Rozek and Wayne Jacobs present sev-
to call 810-346-3560 or eral checks totaling about $1,300 to the
email the VETTeam at: Konings for distribution to local veterans proj-
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Letters from our readers

Our Opinion
www.tricitytimes-online.com

Buffalo & Boar Wild Game dinner on tap

Lions Bear Lake Camp and more! Model leads the way, fol- Lake Camp for special
is excited to announce our The date is Saturday, lowed by a Savage Model needs children. The camp is
3rd Annual, Buffalo & Boar April 1, and doors open at 5 220- 20-gauge slug gun, owned and operated by
Wild Game Dinner p.m. and dinner will be and a Thompson Center- Lions Visually Impaired
Fundraiser. The main menu served at 6 p.m. Dinner Triumph Model 50 caliber, Youth Camp, a 501-C3
will be wild boar and buf- tickets are $25 each and ss barrel muzzle loader. organization.
falo just as the name only 200 will be available, Tickets for both the The camp is also look-
implies. Of course thats so be sure to order your dinner and Grand Prize ing for donations from
just the feature, as the din- tickets now, as they go fast. Raffle can be purchased business and individuals
ner will be complimented Grand prize tickets are online at www.bearlake- for our auctions. Donations
with a variety of dishes and also on sale for $25 each. camp.org or Hunters Den at are all tax deductible.
hors doeuvres. Beer and The grand prize drawing 2110 N. Lapeer Road, in Contact the camp for info
wine will also be available will consist of three sepa- Lapeer. You can also call on how you can help.
Almont veterans stand with Veterans for purchase. rate items, so there will be Bear Lake at 810-245-0726 Sincerely,
Esteem Team founders Abigail and The dinner will be com- three winners possible and for more info or tickets. Dennis Tomkins
Benjamin Koning during Dryden Boom Day plete with gun raffles, silent only 250 tickets will be All net proceeds from Director
parade. auction, sportsman fishing sold! A fabulous Mission this fun event will support Lions Bear Lake Camp
and hunting trip packages Crossbow, Sniper Light programs at Lions Bear Lapeer
VET support is more
than financial St. Pauls ministry grateful for support
T
hough its still in its infancy, the
newly established Dryden VET Team In the past few months. kindness of this community ornament during the holi- the pantry in January alone.
has already made quite an impact on St. Pauls Lutheran Church with food items, fresh eggs, days, you are included in Your gifts are very
Food for Families ministry and monetary gifts. that blessing. Those funds much appreciated and
veterans organizations around the area. has been blessed by the If you purchased an went into our account at the please receive our sincere
And that impact has helped the all-volun- Food Bank of Eastern thanks.
teer student group accomplish its goal: to Michigan to purchase pan- Sincerely,
make sure no veteran goes without, to Letters, opinions welcome try items.
Your support enabled
The Volunteers of
St. Pauls Food for
honor their service and sacrifices, and to us to serve over 5,000 Families
Were always pleased when readers take the time
show respect, appreciation and gratitude to share their opinions with us. Were bolstered by the meals in 2016 and 248 ministry
for those whove served. diversity of opinions that make our editorial pages received food items from Imlay City
An acronym for Veterans Esteem consistently judged winners by the Michigan Press
Team, siblings Abigail and Benjamin Association each year. We welcome feedback, letters,
Koning formed the group when they heard guest columns, complaints, praise, opinionsthe
whole gamut. Howell in Imlay on Friday
some alarming statistics relating to veter- However, were unable to share some of the input
ans and suicide. In a July, 2016 report, the IMLAY CITY State Rep. Gary Howell invites
we receive because it is sent anonymously and there-
people to meet with him and discuss issues and ideas
Veterans Administration cited that every fore we cant confirm the source. As always, names
about state and local government during in-district
single day some 20 veterans take their own will be withheld upon request, but all letters, guest
columns, opinions, etc. for the editorial pages must office hours on Friday, Feb. 24. Howell (R-North
lives. A majority of them70 percent include a name and contact information for verifica- Branch), will visit Johns Country Kitchen, 1829 S.
were not regular users of VA services. To tion purposes. If there are any questions or the mate- Cedar St (in the Kroger Plaza) from 9:30-11 a.m.
bridge the gap, the Konings set out to rial is deemed inappropriate, the writer will be noti- Howell will discuss the current legislative session,
make a change. And they have. Theyve fied or the letter will simply not be published. But if including bills he introduced to remove the tax on
you have an opinion thats strong enough to write retirement income. No appointment is necessary. For
distributed goods to area veterans homes, about, please provide the contact information so oth- those unable to attend, Howell may be reached at
and hosted a special VET dinner for local ers can consider it, too. We want to hear from you. 517-373-1800, or by email at GaryHowell@house.
veterans and their spouses and/or signifi- Write to the editor at P.O. Box 278, Imlay City, MI mi.gov or by mail at S-1186 House Office Building,
cant others. 48444 or send an email to tct@pageone-inc.com. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909.
Theyve also caught the eyeand wal-
letsof area civic organizations, whove
helped boost the young organization by
generous financial contributions. Recently,
the Imlay City Eagles and the 40 et 8
Save the date for ICCS fundraiser
Veterans group of Lapeer gave cash dona-
tions to the VET. Last year, the Imlay City
B ecause I have a few
minutes before the
Imlay/Yale games I men-
demic programs.
Whether or not you
consider
eration to those making
the booklet by getting
your items to them in a
great people born in
February. You know who
you are. Next weeks
Lions Club stepped up with a $300 contri- tioned last week, and also yourself a timely manner.) A full- Friday night games (Imlay
bution, and area veterans have helped the because I just received supporter, color advertising space is City High versus Armada
VET youths raise awareness by marching more information in the come on also offered in the book- Highboth girls and
mail about the Imlay City out and let. Advertisers also guys games) are here and
along side of them in summer festival Christian School benefit enjoy a fun receive complementary begin at 6 p.m. WMPC
parades. auction, Ill take a minute evening. tickets to the auction. (1230 AM) will again be
In the short time that VET has existed, to document the informa- Bidders for All donations are tax- on hand to live broadcast
the young group of young people has tion on the flyer before I miles deductible. A tax receipt with live streaming at
lose track of it. around look will be sent to you once www.wmpc.org also
already made a big impression and impact The event will be held forward to your donation has been available to those outside

in the area. As always, the overwhelming Saturday, April 20th at this annual logged in. The school of the regular broadcast-
support demonstrated by local civic Castle Creek Golf Club, event, and thanks you for your gen- ing area. Stop by the
groups, business owners and residents is 5191 Lum Road, Lum. Castle Creek provides a erosity in partnering with broadcasting table and say
second to none. These donors offer more The evening will include wonderful venue. Please them. hi to Bill and Greg; and
delicious food, which will consider donating an item Having gotten this while youre at it, stop
than financial contributions. They offer be served at 4:30 p.m. A or several for the auctions. into my computer, Im off and tell Ruth Ann Prey
encouragement, and reinforce the benevo- live and silent auction will Your business and dona- to watch that Imlay City thanks for her many (33)
lent notion that individually and collective- follow at 5:30 p.m. The tion will be highlighted in High School game with years of service as
ly, we have the power to change our world. committee has set a goal the auction booklet given Yale. Then tomorrow announcer!
of $25,000 to be raised to all bidders. (Please were invited to a birthday Email Willene at
for current and future aca- show courtesy and consid- party for one of those willenetanis@aol.com.

Eternally grateful to be born under lucky star

G randpa, the title of
the poem reads. And
it goes as follows:
Offered us juicy sticks eager to greet us every
of gum
bartering for a kiss;
Or a climb upon his blan-
keted lap
for shots of Anisette at
Christmas.
We couldnt understand
him well,
his English broken,
Italian-style,
yet we understood his
love,
which shone simply
from his smile.
That little gem
for a short time. The poem
reflects my recollections of
Nonno, a man who was
Sunday when we came to
visit, a kind man with a
gentle nature and ready
smile.
In my hazy memory, I
remember him as wheel-
chair bound, though Im
not sure
if he
really
was in a
wheel-
chair or
Observations in ink... he was
always
Catherine Minolli seated.
be surprised by his color-
ing and complexion. The
surname Rossi is derived
from the Italian word
Rosso, which means
red. Considered the most
common surname in
Italylike Smith or Jones
herethe name Rossi
was originally a nickname
given to a person with red
hair or a reddish complex-
ion. A glance at my mom
confirms that Nonno Rossi
comes from a family that
earned the nickname. I
now understand why peo-
ple always asked me if I
was Irish when I was a
kid; why my art teacher
in his body. Ironically,
way back in the day Im
told Umberto used to go
rabbit hunting in
Livoniathe bedroom
community where I grew
up. Livonia was once con-
sidered the sticks to a
Detroiter, where Virgilia
and Umberto made their
home here in the U.S. in
the early 1930s.
Though Iknew him to
speak Italian only, his
English limited to simple
greetings and a smile, the
other day I learn that
Nonno spoke German, too.
I find this out while listen-
ing to a harpist play Oh,
Scanned copy

appeared in the July 23, As I queried if Id gotten a Susannah! on a beautiful,

1983 edition of The Detroit write this I think Ive got suntan through a screen portable, French-made
News, and it was written to ask my mom, who con- door because of my freck- instrument. Out of the blue
by yours truly. The editor tinues to surprise me with les. my mom tells me her dad Yep, thats The Detroit News and my poem
changed the title Id given tidbits about her dad, a No. Its because used to sing that song to Grandpa which the editor re-titled from
itNonnoto Granpa, man I barely knew but Umberto Rossi is my her in German because Nonno. My dad kept a scrapbook of my writ-
perhaps to make it more fiercely love. Grandpa; my Nonno. thats where he was sta- ing, which is why the copy still exists.
universally relatable. I get In the one photo Ive Umberto Rossi was 18 tioned during the first
it now that Im on the seen of Nonno Rossi in his years older than his bride, World War. was an anomaly, its no U.S. soil, but they are
other side of the desk. youth, Im stricken by his Virgilia Leopardi, when Again, I am astounded wonder there are some strong and they make
I wrote the piece about blonde hair and fair skin. they married. They raised by what I dont know blank spaces there. Im sense to me. And I know I
my maternal grandfather, That blonde hair would three childrenmy mom about my family. With fortunate for what little was born under a lucky
Nonno Rossi. Umberto change into an enviable, Anna, her sister Lena and most relatives still in the information I have, and am star to be amongst this
Rossi. Umm-bear as my sage-like pure white, thick my Uncle Rino. According old country, as Virgilia always hungry for more. constellation.
grandma called him. He crown of glory on his head to my dad, Umberto was a called it, and the times and One things for sureI Email Catherine at
died when I was a little until his dying day. As a kind and gentle soul who circumstances being such know who I am. My roots cminolli@pageone-inc.
girl, so Ionly knew him grownup I learn I shouldnt didnt have a mean bone that living into old age may not be deep in this com.
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Moonshadows...
I ts 7:20 p.m. Thursday
night, dinner is done and
the Moon hasnt shown its
face yet. Thats because its
a Waning Gibbous.
The MOONGIANT
website says, The average
moonrise for this phase is
between 9 a.m. and mid-
night depending on the age
of the phase.
The Moon rises later
each night, reaches its peak
at mid-phase around 3 a.m.
and sets after sunrise. That
In four hours at 3 a.m. I
will resist his alluring radi-
ance of 71%, for I must
regenerate a good crop of
brain cells for our trip to
Lexington, Kentucky,
tomorrow morning.
It should be a good
weather weekend to trav-
el, my friend Sue said
today.
The best hen and cat
sitter around these parts,
Sue loves animals and
takes good care of ours

Photo provided
explains why I awoke at 3
a.m. Tuesday to bright bed-
posts and a glowing bath-
Monty Hall offers traders a choice... room floor. I love when
that happens.
while were away. This
frees our minds to relax
and visit with Uncle
Tab and Aunt Alma
Leigh.

Youre the next contestant on... A Waning Gibbous

beamed
Honest Living . . . through my
As Februarys Moon
passes from the Waning
Gibbous to Last Quarter to

A s if I need another twists included blindfold- second-story Waning Crescent, Uncle

reminder that ol
Father Time is catching up
with me, my behavior
sometimes leaves no doubt.
Nearly every evening after
dinner, Sue and I retire to
our respective favorite
places in the living room.
Rico climbs up on Sues
lap and the three of us
watch Wheel of Fortune
and Jeopardy together.
Its very
ing one or both contestants, window at Tab and my husband will
or telling them they could 93% illumi- sip their morning cup of
not use their hands (or feet nation and coffee while I sip my tea.
or any body part that would pulled me Thats what I enjoy
be obvious to use for what- from under most about company, my
ever the task was). It was my comfort- uncle once said.
great fun and laughs. er. The win- Hell tell stories weve
Laughter was not a part dow was never heard before, some I
of the quiz show Twenty- alight, my know by heart. Ill make
One, however. Two con- high port- breakfast with our green
testants, typically a return- hole to my backyard, the and blue eggs.
ing champion and a chal- rolling landscape below Yes, this lunar phase is
lenger, entered separate like a swelling sea. The good timing for there

Photo provided
All the Liblong day.. enjoyable to isolation booths and iron pergola resembled a wont be any moonshad-
be together donned pairs of head- whales ribcage afloat. The ows following me to
as a family phones. The challenger shadows of our mature Kentucky and staying the
but isnt that played first in each round Covered in cream on Beat the Clock. maple trees sketched the night. I wont be leapin
what old and selected the point value earth with their long and hoppin on moonshad-
people do? (1 to 11) they wanted to branches. ows when I should be
Watch game attempt. Higher-value ques- We planted those trees sleeping.
shows after tions were more difficult, our first summer after we Dear Reader, it's 11:20
Rick dinner? and questions often had built the house in 1989. p.m. and clouding up.
Liblong Actually, I several parts. The first How were we to know Theres no Moon in sight.
dont care if show was a disaster with those saplings Mels father Just a few faint stars. Its
thats what the contestants not very gave us would grow into past bedtime. Ive plum
old people do. I like those well versed. what arborists and garden- run out of words and mind.
two shows. We, like mil- So they began telling ers term noxious? Oh, one last thing: the
lions of other people one of the players the How did twenty-eight Waning Crescent phase is
around the country, play answers! The fix was in. It years pass under this faith- best viewed an hour of two
ful light and now I am a before the sunrise. So, take
Photo provided

along trying to figure out took a while before it was

the puzzle before the other
one or the contestants on
TV do as Vanna White
walks back and forth
revealing letters. Sue said,
I wonder what she writes
on her tax return under
occupation. Does she write
letter turner?
But shes a TV legend
so I put up with it. Twice
weve seen contestants win
a million dollars as confetti
flies all over the studio.
Thats pretty exciting.
Then comes
known but it changed tele-
vision forever. No more
rigged shows.
Another favorite for me
senior citizen? up your binoculars to see
What a wonderful craters and mountains cast-
world, I whispered to the ing long shadows on the
Twenty-One was rigged. Big scandal! beautiful moonshadows. I bright side of the Moon.
heard Louis Armstrong Imagine thatthe Sun
not-so-valuable prize and singing in my memory. touching Moon mountains,
the trader was said to have Its 10:20 p.m. I just making moonshadows.
been zonked. Great fun. stepped outside after a long Moonshadows.
Some of the other clas- chat with my sister Patty Is that Cat Stevens
sic game shows I remember who lives in Prestonsburg, singing from way back in
include Hollywood Kentucky. Still no sign of 1970?
Squares, Whats My Mr. Waning Gibbous Email Iris at
Line?, Concentration, amongst the constellations. irisleeu@sbcglobal.net.
Name That Tune!, The
$64,000 Question,
Academic All-Star
Treasure Hunt, Truth or
Consequences, Tic-Tac-
Photo provided

Jeopardy. We love play-

ing along on this one, too.
Im usually pretty good if
the category is something
historical or current events
but toss in Shakespeare or
European literature, etc.
and Im dumb as a rock.
Id love to be Alex Trebek.
Hes made several fortunes
reading those clues. How
hard could that be?
These are the only
game shows we watch
these days but game shows
have been a constant on
television since the very
Dough, Password,
Who Wants to be a
Millionaire? and many Kathryn Loper
Im a Wheel watcher! Notice Rick has $0. more. Senior ~ Capac High School
There were dozens of
game shows over the years Kathryn is the daughter of
Dwayne and Melanie Loper.
and many are on air still
today. Sue and I are not the Kathryn participates in the
spring musical.
only folks sitting down and
Her best memory from high
trying to guess answers
school will be spending time
along with the on-air con- with friends.
testants. Are you one of Kathryn envisions a successful life for her to
them? include having a good job and family and surround-
Im not too old to enjoy ing myself with good people.
game shows. Now lets see, One thing on her bucket list is to visit the ancient
I can take the $250 cash or and modern Seven Wonders of the World.
Photo provided

beginning. They draw huge
audiences and are easy and
cheap to produce.
The first one I remem-
ber was Beat the Clock
starring Bud Collyer. Hed
bring couples onstage to
perform silly stunts with
only a few seconds to do
them. The setup for the
stunt was often designed to
look easy but then have a
complication or gimmick
revealed.
For example, Collyer
would say All you have to
do is stack four plates,
check the clock to see how
much time they had to do
it, and then add Oh, and
one more thing...you cant
use your hands. Common
I can take the curtain Carol Kathryns best day ever would be spent hanging
Merrill is standing next to. out with the people who make me enjoy life.
Ill take the curtain, If she had $1,000 to give to any cause, she would
Monty! give it to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital
Bob Barker had dark hair early on The Price is because they help find cures for catastrophic diseas-
Right. Authors note:
Reader Jeff Trott has a es in children.
was another of my faves in sharp eye (and knows his Her plans for the future include finishing her stud-
was The Price is Right the early days. Monty Hall history). He pointed out ies through the Blue Water Middle College program
which is still on today with would pick out a trader that in last weeks column I and then moving on to a four-year university.
Drew Carey as host. Bob from the audience who was wrote that Zachary Taylor
Barker hosted for 35 years. wearing a crazy costume. and Millard Fillmore were
Four contestants place a Hed then offer them a elected in the election of
single bid on an initial
prize and the contestant
deal. They could have what 1850. The Presidential
he first showed them, cash, election in which they were Academic All-Star
who bids closest to the for example, or trade it for elected was, of course, in
prizes actual retail price an unknown prize. 1848. My mistake. Thanks,
without going over wins it. Sometimes the curtain (or Jeff! Incidentally, the
Two of the winners face off box) would open and there Democrat that Taylor
Morgan Woods
at the end of the show for a would be a new car or defeated was Lewis Cass Senior ~ Capac High School
showcase worth lots of other great prize. from Michigan.
Sometimes, however, it Email Rick at Morgan is the daughter of
money. Kevin and Nancy Woods.
Lets Make a Deal might be a cow or other rick.liblong@cox.net. She has a 3.8 GPA.
Morgan participates in com-
petitive cheer, golf, softball and

Lauwers urges participation in Reading Month soccer; serves on the student

TRI-CITY AREA
State Rep. Dan Lauwers
said children should take
advantage of March is
Reading Month by diving
into a book and enjoying
the adventures within its
pages.
Lauwers, of Brockway
Township, said teachers
and parents should encour-
age children to read
throughout the year, but
said they should make a
special effort during March,
which is designated for
reading.
Reading is a fun
opportunity to meet new
friends during amazing
adventures to other coun-
tries or imaginary places,
Lauwers said. With all
of the electronic devices
and other activities
available to children, read-
ing books is sometimes
disregarded. March is
Reading Month give us
an opportunity to return to
the fulfilling act of read-
ing.
Those too young to
read would enjoy being
read aloud to by their
parents and siblings,
which can also hone the
skills of older children
doing the out-loud
reading.
Lauwers urges teachers
in the 81st House District
to contact him to set up
times when he can visit
their schools on Mondays
or Fridays and read to stu-
dents. Teachers may con-
tact Rep. Lauwers at 517-
373-1790 or via email at
DanLauwers@house.mi.
gov.
For information and
ideas on how to celebrate
March is Reading Month or
encourage children to read,
visit the Michigan
Department of Educations
online resources website at
www.michigan.gov/docu-
ments/mde/Reading_
council and is a National Honor Society member.
Her best memory from high school will be seeing
friends everyday and participating in sports.
Morgan envisions a successful life for her to
include being happy.
One thing on her bucket list is to visit all 50
states.
Morgans best day ever would be spent with her
family.
If she had $1,000 to give to any cause, she would
give it to the Make-A-Wish Foundation to make a
childs wish come true.
Her plans for the future include continuing her edu-
cation at St. Clair County Community College to
obtain an associate degree in nursing and then con-
tinue on to get a bachelors degree at the University
of Michigan-Flint.
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Town Talk
Editors note: Due to space
constraints announcements
will be posted one week in
advance of the event. Notices
must be received in writing by
noon Monday prior to the
publication date.
For Senior Citizens
Indoor Sr. Pickelball - Capac
Elementary School Cafeteria,
4 p.m. Tues., & Thurs. from
Feb. 7 to May 23 (cancelled if
school closed).
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 an evening of
card playing with friends,
50/50 raffle and prizes of
high and low for each table
every 3rd Monday at the
Washington Senior Center,
57880 Van Dyke, Washington
Twp., MI 48094, from 4-8
p.m. Call for further details,
586-752-6543.
Swing Dance Lessons offered
at the Port Huron Senior
Center, 600 Grand Avenue in
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. Call 810-984-5061
for more info.
Council on Aging
Membership is open to indi-
viduals 18 and older. The
Capac Senior Center is open
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. week-
days. We offer a variety of
activities such as fitness and
craft classes, a book review
group, cards and bus trips.
Call Lori at 395-7889 for
more info.
Almont and Dryden area
senior citizens meet the 2nd
Tuesday of the month at 12
AFFORDABLE INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS WITH:
3 Nutritious Meals Daily
Compimentary Satellite TV
Life-enriching Activities
www.SanctuaryatMapleVista.org
c
AREA UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCHES
Attica
U.M.C.
27 Elk Lake Road, Attica, MI
(810) 724-0690
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m
Attica Food Bank: Serving those
in need in Attica Twp, 2-4 pm,
2nd and 4th Monday
Rev. Ron Rouse
www.atticaumc.org 15
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
p.m. at the Almont Lions
Hall, 222 Water St., for a pot-
luck and program. Call 798-
8210 for more info.
Adults 55 and over are invit-
ed to Berlin Twp. Senior
Center to play cards from
noon-3 p.m. the 2nd
Wednesday of every month.
Bring a sack lunch, beverag-
es provided. Senior stretch
exercise on Tuesdays 10-11
a.m. Potluck luncheons will
be served the 4th Tuesday of
every month at noon. Call
810-395-4518 for details.
Ryan Smith, a certified alco-
hol 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.
Free Meals, Food
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Food for Families kitchen is
open to the public for free,
hot meals every Monday and
Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m.
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 4:30-6:30 p.m.
For more info please call 810-
724-0690 or visit www.atti-
caumc.org.
The Attica Food Bank at the
Attica United Methodist
Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is
open from 2-4 p.m. the 2nd
and 4th Monday of each
month. Proof of residency
and need required.
The Capac Community Food
Pantry, 114 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
Light Housekeeping
Health Services
Available
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!
Imlay City
U.M.C.
Corner of 4th St. & Almont Ave.
(Across from the Library)
www.imlayumc.org
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
Nursery Available
Jr. Church for K-5th grade
Youth Group 6th-12th grade
5pm-6:30pm Sundays
Rev. Dr. Marcel Allen Lamb
15 810-724-0687
15
16
Family of
Christ
Lutheran Church -
Missouri Synod
7191 Imlay City Road
Imlay City
Bible Study - 9:15 am
Worship Time - 10:30 am
Childrens Church - 10:30 am
Phone 810-724-2620
lutheranfamilyofchrist.org
voucher will be received
before you stop in to shop.
Any questions, please call
Sherrie Cramton at 810-395-
1905.
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 eve-
nings from 5:30-7 p.m. Call
810-441-0322 for 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.
The Imlay City Historical
Museum will be closed to the
public until April 1, 2017.
During that time volunteers
will be establishing new
exhibits, continuing research
projects, and planning spe-
cial events. Volunteers are at
the museum most Wednesday
mornings. For questions con-
tact Marilyn Swihart 724-
1904.
The Imlay City Historical
Museum needs your support
- Becoming a volunteer is a
great way to support the
community. The Imlay City
Historical Museum shares its
collections and history with
the public through the gener-
osity of those who give their
time to this effort. Whether
you like to give tours, weed in
the garden, help with collec-
tion care, or do office work
the museum needs you. If
your interests are in history
you are with the right crowd.
The Almont Community
Historical Society Museum is
open Saturdays from 1-4
p.m. Please stop by and learn
about your community.
Society meetings are held at
the museum on the second
Monday of the month at 7
St. Pauls
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
15
Community Mens & Womens
16
15
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.
15 Father Paul Ward 15
DIFFERENCE WITH US! 15
Imlay City
Church of Christ
670 N. Van Dyke
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 15
St. Cornelius
Catholic Church
3834 N. Mill Street
P.O. Box 208
Dryden MI 48428
Weekday Masses:
Wed. & Thurs. 8:30 a.m.
Weekend Masses:
Saturday - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday - 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
16 17
p.m. For more info call 810- Friendship. Join us every 3rd Community Schools. House
796-3355. Tuesday of each month from Rules available at Dryden
11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cavis Bar & Grill. License #C27715
Youth Events Pioneer Restaurant, 5600
Lapeer Rd. in Kimball Twp.
Woman's Life Chapter 855
will continue its Bottle &
Ready, Set, Go! Workshop. 48074. No RSVP necessary.
Can Drive, to help those in
This is a FREE workshop for For more info call Joanne K.
need, throughout the year of
3-5 year olds & parents/care- at 810-324-2304. This activity
2017. Call for the nearest
givers! Enjoy fun projects is sponsored by Widowed
drop off location. For large
that will develop your childs Friends, a peer support
donations a pickup service is
skills and prepare them for group www.widowedfriends.
available. 810-392-5136.
school! Children also enjoy a org.
snack, story time, and a free The Imlay City Christian
Widowed Friends invites all
book! Call the Family School is holding a fundrais-
widowed to join us for break-
Literacy Center today to er for TAFFY (Tuition
fast and friendship in a safe
reserve your seat at 810-664- Assistance Fundraising For
setting every 2nd and 4th
2737 and for more info on Youth). Come join us for
Monday of the month at 9
dates and times. euchre the 2nd Saturday of
a.m. at Seros, 925 Gratiot in
each month at 7 p.m. at the
Play groups available. Free 6 Marysville. For more info,
Imlay City Christian School,
week sessions. At these FREE call Julie at 810-388-0868.
7197 E. Imlay City Rd. in
90-minute playgroups, chil-
Lapeer County Families Imlay City. For more info,
dren will participate in story-
Against Narcotics group call 810-724-5695.
time, developmentally appro-
meets the 2nd Tuesday of the
priate games and crafts,
learn new skills, and enjoy a month at Faith Christian
Fellowship, 69 W. Nepessing
Medical Care
snack and social time with
St. in Lapeer. Call 810-667-
other children. Parents will
0119 for more info or email Lapeer County Health
have the chance to talk to
faithchrist09@aol.com. Department, 1800 Imlay City
other adults with same-age
Rd., Lapeer - Regular
children. Register now for TOPS 620 Lapeer weight-
Immunization Clinic Hours:
the next session! Numerous loss group meets Tuesday
(held in 2nd floor clinic area)
locations and dates available. nights at the Hunters Creek
Mondays 1-3:30 p.m. Walk-
For more info and to sign up Mobile Home Park Club
In, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.-
call the Family Literacy House, 725 DeMille Rd. in
11:30 p.m. By Appointment
Center at 810-664-2737. Lapeer. Weigh-in from 6-6:30
Only, Thursdays 1-3:45 p.m.
p.m., meeting from 6:30-7:30
Support Groups
By Appointment Only.
p.m. For more info call 810-
Additional Immunization
664-7579.
Clinics Offered: By
Woman's Life Chapter 855 TOPS 888 (Take Off Pounds Appointment Only (held in
will meet March 7, 2017 in Sensibly) meets Wednesdays 2nd floor clinic area). Walk-
Richmond at the Lois at the 25 Pine Ridge Dr. in In (held in lower level). For
Wagner Memorial Library Lapeer. Weigh-in at 8:30 additional info, to check if we
at 6:30 pm. Everyone is wel- a.m., 9:30 a.m. meeting. Call accept your insurance, or to
come to attend. Linda at 810-245-3955 or schedule an appointment
Phyllis 810-395-7035 for please call 810-667-0448.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
more info.
meetings are held every Free hearing and vision
Monday night at 8 p.m. at St. For those that have experi- screens for children of pre-
Paul's Lutheran Church in enced the death of a loved school age are available at
Imlay City. one, a support group is avail- the Lapeer County Health
able facilitated by a trained Department. To schedule an
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
United Hospice Service appointment please call 810-
and Al-Anon meetings are
(UHS) bereavement volun- 667-0448 or 810-245-5549.
held every Wednesday night
teer. Marlette Regional
at 8 p.m. at the Capac United Capac Pharmacy is teaming
Hospital, 2770 Main Street in
Methodist Church, Capac, with Support Million Hearts
Marlette, hosts this support
MI. by offering in-pharmacy
group the 1st Friday of each
blood pressure screenings,
Grief Support Group - 7 month at 10 a.m. in the
136 North Main St. in Capac,
week series beginning Feb. 7 Administration Conference
Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
through March 21 (every Room. For more info, call
Everyone is invited to come
Tues. from noon-2 p.m.) at 800-635-7490 or visit www.
the Imlay City Senior Center, and have their blood pres-
marletteregionalhospital.org.
395 E. Third St. Contact: sure read for free.
Tracy Ruhlman at Senior
Fundraisers
Center, 810-724-6030, Ginger
Miller, 810-724-5772.
Ace of Hearts Progressive
Events
Lapeer Area Citizens Against Raffle. Weekly drawing held Celebrity Autograph Auction
Domestic Assault meets 1-3 at Dryden Bar & Grill - In preparing for its Friday,
p.m. every Wednesday in the Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Sept. March 31st annual
Lapeer Court House for per- 28, 2016-March 1, 2017. Need "Celebrity Autographed
sonal protection order clinic. not be present to win. Must Items Auction", the Lapeer
For info 810-246-0632. draw Ace of Hearts to win County 4-H Youth Program
jackpot. 50% of proceeds to is seeking donations from the
FOR WIDOWED MEN &
winner and 50% to Dryden public of autographs of
WOMEN: Lunch-Cards-
famous people. Autographs
can be of all types of well
known persons on any type
of item (authors on books,
sports stars on balls, movie
stars on photos, etc.) With
questions or to make a dona-
tion, call the Lapeer County
MSU Extension office at 810-
667-0341 or email msue.lap-
eer@county.msu.edu. Those
interested in attending this
autographs auction can also
859 N. Van Dyke Road contact 4-H to be put on a
4411 Newark Road
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Can Drive, to help those in
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395 N. Cedar (M-53) drop off location. For large
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Worship 10:00 a.m. 881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888 available. 810-392-5136.
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10:30 am & 6:00 pm
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MOPS Program
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2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City at the office. Interested par-
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586.336.4673
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Sunday Mornings
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10:30 am Supervised child care during all services
Adult & Children's Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Club News
Children's Church during service. Sunday School
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1970 S. Almont Ave., Imlay City 275 Bancroft - Imlay City
598 N. Almont Ave. (Fairgrounds
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Aspiring attorneys to participate
in Mock Trial Tournament on Sat.
ST. CLAIR COUNTY
The St. Clair County
Bar Association is hosting
the 12th Annual Mock Trial
Tournament this Saturday,
February 25, beginning at
8:30 a.m. at the County
Courthouse and it is open
to the public. Ten local high
schools are participating
with a total of 16 teams.
The high schools par-
ticipating this year are:
Algonac, Anchor Bay,
Capac, Marine City
Cardinal Mooney, Marine
City, Memphis, Port Huron
High, Port Huron Northern,
St. Clair and Yale.
Mock Trial is a com-
petitive extracurricular
activity where students
form teams to perform the
roles of attorneys and wit-
nesses in a simulated court
case before a jury. The jury
is comprised of actual judg-
es, attorneys and citizens
from the community. The
competition is designed to
reenact much of what might
take place in trial courts.
Students are coached by a
partnership of at least one
teacher coach and at least
one lawyer coach, who vol-
unteer their time and talents
Spencer Kent, Phil Blair, Rex Haines, Terry Town, Frank Spivey (seated)
and Brian Johnson, Kenny Wennington and Chris Schenkel relax around
one of the tables at the newly refurbished Dryden Veterans Hall.
Blessing: Dryden Vets building rebuilt
from page 1-A
steel sinks and countertops,
lighting, ceiling repairs,
replacement of kitchen
items, repainting and more
on the lower level.
Member Frank Spivey,
who retired from the
Marine Corps about five
years ago, noted that the
1950s-vintage building
also needed to be brought
up to code.
Those necessary
updates required installing
new wiring and insulation
and making the building
wheelchair accessible to
meet the requirements of
the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
Breakfasts return
With the reopening,
Spivey said the Dryden
Vets have reinstituted their
every fourth Sunday
breakfasts on the halls
lower level.
He said about 135 peo-
ple showed up for the
January 22 breakfast, the
first to be held at the hall
since the fire.
The full breakfasts,
which are prepared in the
organizations newly-
updated kitchen, are $8 for
adults and $2.50 for chil-
dren.
Spivey said money
raised from the monthly
breakfasts goes toward
building maintenance and
utilities.
The funds also go to
the various local organiza-
tions and causes the group
supports; such as Dryden
Youth Baseball, Dryden
Schools, Boys State and
Girls State and an annual
$500 scholarship to a
deserving Dryden High
School senior.
Spencer said the orga-
nizations current member-
ship is 78, a significant
beginning in September.
Teacher and attorney
coaches have invested
countless hours of their
own personal time working
with these students.
Mock Trial is an
exceptional program where
students gain a better
understanding of our
American self-government
and how all three branches
of our government are at
work in any court proceed-
ing. Through this process
students develop an appre-
ciation and respect for the
Constitution and how it
affects each and every one
of us, said Judge Cynthia
S. Platzer, Mock Trial
Program Chair.
Students also gain
self-confidence through
this program. There is no
coaching during the com-
petition and students must
be able to carefully dissect
and review all sides of each
issue in a case, and then
present and persuade others
in representing their posi-
tions while working as a
team. We are fortunate to
have such professional ded-
icated attorney coaches,
teacher coaches, bar mem-
The Dryden Veterans Hall nestled into the
countryside in Dryden.
number of whom are day and graduation parties,
active. He said member-
ship dues are $20 per year.
The qualifications for
membership include: hav-
ing an honorable discharge,
being a long-time Dryden
resident, or a new resident
who has lived in Dryden a
minimum of six months.
Spencer added that the
organization allows for
associate memberships, Dryden Vets have sched-
which require a recommen-
dation from a current
member, followed by a
vote of approval from the
members.
Hall rentals available
Spencer noted that the
lower level of the Dryden
Vets Hall is also available
for rentals.
Spencer said rental
costs are $125 for four
hours and $250 for a full-
days use.
Weve already had
two rentals since we
reopened, he said.
Spencer said the hall is
an ideal location for birth-
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bers and community volun- Students are required to
teers to lead by example for present both sides of the
the students in St. Clair case in the three round
County. competition, with teams
Some schools now treat alternating in prosecuting
Mock Trial as a varsity and defending. During a
sport where students can round, each side presents
receive a varsity letter and an opening statement,
pins. Two schools, Capac direct and cross examina-
and Marine City Cardinal tion of witnesses and a
Mooney, offer a class cen- closing argument. The
Image provided
tered around the Mock Trial rounds are time limited and
concept, with curriculum judged. Students and teams
including the legal process, are scored and awarded for
breakdown of the various individual performances Capac is one of ten high schools participating
parts of a trial, understand- and team performances. in Saturdays 12th Annual Mock Trial
ing the language in the The Judge John G. Tournament.
court system; and perhaps Cummings Professionalism
most importantly, hours of Award was established in onstrated the epitome of Overall Team, Best
instruction on ethics and 2012. This award is professionalism. Opening Statement, Best
professionalism. designed to create in each More than 70 volun- Closing Argument, Best
Students gain valuable pub- student and team awareness teers from the community, Presentation of Case -
lic speaking and presenta- of the importance of pro- attorneys, judges, court Direct Exam, Best
tion skills, communications fessionalism and ethics in staff and the local area Presentation of Case -
and persuasion skills, ana- presenting their case, and in police departments all work Cross Exam, Best Witness
lytical skills, and a keen life. The students evaluate to put on this one day event Portrayal - (6 witnesses- 3
insight into the tools of the each other on appearance, for the students. plaintiff/prosecution and 3
trade of the legal profes- proficiency in addressing Round one begins at defense), and The Judge
sion. jury/judge, compliance 8:30 a.m., round two at John G. Cummings
Teams receive the case with mock trial rules, atti- 10:30 a.m. and round three Professionalism Award
in early November and tude and persuasion. The at 1:00 p.m. at the County (determined by the stu-
begin developing and prac- award was named for Judge Courthouse in Port Huron. dents).
ticing a team strategy John G. Cummings, retired The awards presenta- For more information,
throughout the next four Judge of the 72nd District tion is at 5 p.m. at St. Clair call Judge Cynthia S.
months until participating Court, who for some fifty County Community Platzer at 810-985-2083 or
in the Competition the last (50) years in the practice of College Center/Caf. visit www.sc2mocktrial.
Saturday of February. law and on the bench dem- Awards given are: Best org/
Dispatch log...
Editors note: The fol- Rd. in Mussey Twp. Goodland Twp.
lowing is a compilation of February 15, 2017 alarms in the 2800
activity and reports from larceny in the 15000 block of Hannan Rd. in
area police departments: block of Donald Rd. in Imlay Twp.
Mussey Twp. suspicious circum-
In Imlay City: animal complaint in stances in the 4500 block of
February 17, 2017 the 14000 block of Imlay City Rd.
03:15-03:46 Parking Chrisandra Lane in Mussey February 17, 2017
Enforcement (City Wide) Twp. suspicious circum-
08:22 Civil Dispute (300 February 16, 2017 stances in the 4900 block of
block N. Cedar St.) suspicious circum- Spencer St. in Arcadia Twp.
15:50 Parking Enforcement stances in the 230 block of suspicious circum-
(500 block S. Cedar St.) Quail Ridge Drive in Capac stances in the 1700 block of
Photo by Tom Wearing
16:10 Private Property car deer accident in the Force Rd. in Attica Twp.
Accident (400 block E. 14000 block of Burt Rd. in sick care for medical in
Capac Rd.) Mussey Twp. the 4100 block of Newark
16:14 Assist LCSD (5100 odor investigation by Rd. in Attica Twp.
block Belle River Rd.) firefighters in the 300 block February 18, 2017
Multiple Traffic Stops of E. Aldrich St. in Capac misdemeanor warrant
throughout the day February 18, 2017 arrest on N. Lake George
February 18, 2017 larceny in the 14000 Rd. in Attica Twp.
19:49 Suspicious Vehicle block of Sharrard Rd. in noise complaint in the
(2000 block S. Almont Berlin Twp.
Ave.) Multiple Traffic Stops February 19, 2017
100 blk of Force Rd. in
Attica Twp.
throughout the day civil posting in the
February 19, 2017 5300 block of Burton Rd. in February 19, 2017
02:49 Assist Almont PD Mussey Twp. car deer accident on S.
Summers Rd. in Attica Twp.
(100 block N. Main St.) February 20, 2017
03:17 Welfare Check (1900 suspicious circum- ORV complaint on Elk
Lake Rd. in Attica Twp.
block S. Cedar St.) stance in the 15000 block of
10:45 Medical Assist (100 Turner Rd. in Lynn Twp. noise complaint in the
4700 block of Newark Rd.
block W. Third St.) assist fire department
20:00 Motorist Assist (1800 in the 100 block of Quail in Attica Twp.
misdemeanor arrest
block S. Cedar St.) Ct. in Capac
22:25 Alarm (500 block N. assist fire department warrant in the 4400 block
Imlay City Rd. in Attica
Cedar St.) in the 100 block of S.
22:36 Suspicious Matteson St. in Capac Twp.
sick care for medical in
Circumstance (100 block
Grove Ave.) In Lapeer the 5200 block of Imlay
Multiple Traffic Stops County: City Rd. in Attica Twp.
throughout the day Complaints handled by February 20, 2017
the Lapeer County Sheriffs fraud in the 6400 block
In St. Clair
Photo by Tom Wearing
Department of Bowers Rd. in Goodland
County: February 14, 2017 Twp.
Police and emergency open buildings 300 neighbor trouble in the
responders responded to block of Capac Rd. in Imlay 2000 block of S. Lake
dispatch calls for: City Pleasant Rd. in Attica Twp.
February 14, 2017 February 15, 2017 illegal dumping on
citizen assist in the 100 animals at large on Hunters Creek Rd. in Attica
block of E. Church St. in Weyer Rd. in Imlay Twp. Twp.
Capac February 16, 2017 alarms in the 5900
wedding showers and other domestic incident in property damage acci- block of Skyview Dr. in
similar-sized get-togethers. the 16000 block of Donald dent on N. Van Dyke in Arcadia Twp.
Those interested in
Imlay City man arrested
rentals may call the
Dryden Vets phone num-
ber at: 810-375-2323 or
email drydenveterans@ IMLAY CITY The Steckly was sharing child children about the safe use
gmail.com. Michigan State Police sexually abusive materials of the internet. There are
Golf fundraiser on tap (MSP) Computer Crimes through his accounts. many resources available
In an effort to raise Unit, Internet Crimes Following a forensic to parents to assist in keep-
additional funding, the Against Children (ICAC) examination of the digital ing children safe online.
Task Force, announced the evidence, approx. 17,000 The NCMEC provides a
uled their 1st Annual Golf arrest of Roger Joseph images of suspected child comprehensive list of
Outing for Sun., Aug. 13 Steckly, 42, for the posses- pornography was located. resources on their website
at Castle Creek Golf sion of child sexually abu- Steckly was charged with at http://www.missingkids.
Course in Lum. sive materials. one count of obscene mate- org.
Organizers are hoping Steckly was arrested rial. Steckly was arraigned If you have information
to get at least 50 golfers to following an investigation in U.S. District Court in regarding possible child
participate in the event. by MSP CCU/ICAC with Flint on Feb. 14, 2017. sexual exploitation, report
More information will assistance from the MSP The MSP Computer it to the Cyber Tip Line at
become available as the Lapeer Post, and FBI, in Crimes Unit encourages http://www.missingkids.
golf outing nears. which digital evidence was parents to speak to their org/cybertipline.
From the beginning seized from his home. The
The Dryden Vets orga-
nization was formed in the
late 1950s, with about 150
investigation was prompt-
ed by several cyber tips Tri-City Times
provided to the National
members.
Before the hall was
Center for Missing and
Exploited Children
Classifieds Work!
constructed, the organiza-
tion met at the Mill Pond
(NCMEC). Synchronoss
Technologies reported that
810-724-2615 or tricitytimes-online.com
at General Squier Park.
Page 12-A-TRI-CITY TIMES-FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Investigation ongoing
in Feb. 15 fatal crash
By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
MACOMB COUNTY
A 57 year-old Imlay
City woman died as the
result of a two-vehicle traf-
fic accident last week.
According to media
reports, the Michigan State
Police reported that on
Wednesday, Feb. 15, the
woman was southbound on
Van Dyke, just south of 34
Mile Rd. in Bruce
Obituaries
~ Stanley Chrysler, 79 ~
Stanley Chrysler, age
79, of Marlette, Michigan,
died Sunday, February 19,
2017 at Marlette United
Hospice Residence in
Marlette, MI.
Stanley John Chrysler
was born May 30, 1937 in
Capac, MI. He is the son
of the late John Edwin
and the late Anne Elsie
(Glassford) Chrysler.
Stanley grew up in Capac
and is a 1955 graduate of
Capac High School.
He married Edda
Anna Krauskopf on April
20, 1979 in Marlette,
Michigan.
Stanley was a real
estate broker and owned
his own company,
Chrysler Realty. Early on
he installed fences for
Sears Roebuck and
worked with his dad as a
handyman.
He was a member of
The Potter House Church
and the handyman there.
Stanley liked to work on
cars, work with wood
making picture frames
and bird houses, and was
a great painter.
Stanley is survived by
his wife: Edda Chrysler;
two daughters: Cindy
Chrysler of Ludington,
MI and Laurie (Roy)
Hutzinski of Lynn, MI;
one son: John Chrysler of
Lakeland, FL; one sister:
Mary Ellen (Hugh)
Warren of Houston, TX;
one brother: Daniel
~ Jack Mauk, 79 ~
Jack Mauk, age 79, of
Imlay City, died Monday,
February 13, 2017 at
United Hospice
Residence of Marlette,
MI.
Jack Windell Mauk
was born February 2,
1938 in Seco, Kentucky.
He is the son of the late
Cecil and the late Velma
(Stacey) Mauk. He grew
up in Lum, Michigan.
He was employed by
General Motors Fischer
Body in Grand Blanc, MI
for 30 years as a mainte-
nance worker.
Jack had a big heart.
He loved to golf and clas-
sic car shows. Jack was
everyones handyman.
Jack is survived by
one daughter: Michelle
(Bill) Foy of Freeland,
MI; one son: Brain Mauk
of Burton, MI; two sis-
ters: Joyce Green of FL
and Elizabeth Ann
Upleger of Imlay City,
MI; two brothers: Harold
(Sharon) Mauk of
Roscommon, MI and Jim
Mauk of Lum, MI; one
beloved grand-daughter:
Hannah Foy; and many
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Township, when a north-
bound vehicle crossed the
center line, striking the
womans vehicle.
She was pronounced
deceased at the scene.
The other driver was
reportedly treated for minor
injuries.
Neither drivers identi-
ties had been released as of
press time.
The Michigan State
Police Metro South Post is
investigating.
(Dorothy) Chrysler of
Lapeer, MI; four stepsons:
Ronald Dailey of Port
Huron, MI, James Dailey
of Brimley, MI, Sven
(Shirley) Dailey of FL,
and John Dailey of FL;
one step-daughter,
Jaqueline Dailey of
Southfield, MI; many
beloved grandchildren
and great-grandchildren;
and many beloved nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in
death by two sisters: Betty
Tanis and Marlene Dodge.
The funeral service
will be held 11:00 a.m.,
Friday, February 24.
2017, at Muir Brothers
Funeral Home of Imlay
City, 225 N. Main Street,
Imlay City, MI. Reverend
Juan A. Martinez will
officiate. Interment will
be in Imlay Township
Cemetery.
The family will be
available for visitation 2-4
and 6-8 p.m., Thursday,
February 23 and 10-11
a.m., Friday, February 24
at Muir Brothers Funeral
Home.
Those wishing to
make a memorial contri-
bution may make them to:
Marlette United Hospice.
Funeral arrangements
were made by Muir
Brothers Funeral Home of
Imlay City.
Please be sure to sign
our on-line register muir-
brothersfh.com
beloved nieces and neph-
ews.
He was preceded in
death by his two brothers-
in-law: Larry Upleger and
Henry Green and his sis-
ter-in-law, Barbara Mauk.
A memorial service
will be held 1:00 pm,
Saturday, February 25 at
Castle Creek Golf Club,
5191 Lum Rd, Attica, MI.
Funeral arrangements
were made by Muir
Brothers Funeral Home,
225 N. Main Street,
Imlay City, MI.
Please be sure to sign
our on-line register muir-
brothersfh.com
Lifesaver recognized
Capac Schools Food
Service Director Vicki
Watson recognized food
service employee Sherry
Hollenbeck (center) at
Thursdays school board
meeting. Hollenbeck
jumped into action while
working at the Jr./Sr. High
School last month, per-
forming the Heimlich
Maneuver on student Laila
Gross, who was choking in
the school cafeteria.
Joining in on the presenta-
tion was Lailas dad, Tim
Gross, a Capac teacher and
coach.
~ John C. Jack Bell Sr., 81 ~
John C. (Jack) Bell Sr.,
age 81, passed away
Tuesday, February 14,
2017 at his home in
Marquette.
He was born January
18, 1936 in Lapeer,
Michigan, son of Charles
and Naida (Stimpson)
Bell. He was raised in
Capac, Michigan and
moved to Paradise,
Michigan after retirement
as an experimental
mechanic at Ford Proving
Grounds in Romeo,
Michigan.
He is survived by his
wife, Virginia (Hamilton);
Edward Holly, age 82,
of Lake Orion, previously
of Davison, MI died at
home in Lake Orion, MI.
Edward Joseph Holly
was born July 8, 1934 in
Piqua, Ohio. He is the son
of the late Cletus and the
late Cecilia (Smith) Holly.
He grew up in Piqua and is
a 1952 graduate of
Lehman Catholic High
School. Edward went on to
receive his Bachelor
degree in Engineering
from GMI College (now
Kettering University) in
Flint, MI in 1956.
He married Jeweldean
Renfrow on October 30,
1971 in Michigan. They
lived in Imlay City, raising
their family and then
moved to Davison, where
they lived for 20 years.
~ Christine Louis Peace, 64 ~
Christine Louis Peace,
age 64, formerly of Imlay
City, Michigan passed
away February 4, 2017 at
Kaiser Fontana in
California with her loved
ones by her side.
Chris was born June
6th, 1952 in St. Louis, MO
to Sylvester and Norma
(Ellerbrake) Peace. She
lived in Missouri,
Michigan, and Mississippi
before settling in
California; first in Rancho
Lyle Lee Stephens,
Holt, Michigan, Age 85,
passed away February 15,
2017. He was born
September 24, 1931, in St.
Johns, to Earl and Iva
(Irish) Stephens. Lyle
graduated from Imlay City
High School, and served in
the U.S. Air Force in
Korea during the Korean
conflict. He began his
career working for the
Michigan State Police, in
the Department of
Transportation, leaving
there as a Lieutenant. Lyle
owned Special
Transportation (currently
Dean Transportation), and
his daughter, Jayme of
Marquette; and his son,
John (Colleen) of
McMillan; grandchildren,
Samantha Feskhorn (John),
Jill Plesscher, and Joe
Dupuis; as well as great
grandchildren Kayla,
Brianna, Alley, Gabby,
Alana and Emma. Many
others called him Dad,
Grampa or Papa Jack.
Jack loved the U. P.
and especially the area
around the Tahquamenon
River and Paradise. He
hunted, fished, and
watched the river flow by.
He and Virginia also spent
~ Edward Holly, 82 ~
Edward was employed
as an engineer at General
Motors in Flint where he
retired. Out of college, he
worked at GM Fischer
Body in Detroit and then
L&L Products in Romeo.
He liked to listen to
WJR and watch Fox News.
~ Lyle Lee Stephens, 85 ~
was an innovator of devic-
es for the benefit of handi-
cap transportation. Most
recently, he was involved
in energy development,
working on exploration
and production of crude oil
in Michigan. Lyle was a
strong supporter of people
with disabilities and
Michigan Special
Olympics.
Surviving are: his
brother, Kenneth Stephens;
special friend and compan-
ion, Pamela Bawcum; sis-
ter-in-law, Jeannet
Stephens; cousins, Carol
Rountree, Bob Stephens,
Dick Stephens, Althea
many years working in
Haiti, through the
His family says he was full
of witticism.
Edward is survived by
two daughters: Judy
(Brian) Toutant of Oxford,
MI and Demetra (Keith
Hamilton) Holly of MA;
one son: Christopher (Bev)
Holly of IN; four stepsons:
Barry Westerfield of NC,
Bobby Westerfield of
Defiance, OH, Steven
(Barb) Westerfield of IN,
and Robby (Anne) Holly
of Sacramento, CA; four
step-daughters: Koneta
(Jerry) Smith of
Russellville, KY, Susan
(Tony) Strump of Lapeer,
MI, Kelly Holly of
Macomb, MI, Kerry
(Glenn) Waters of
Wheaton, IL; his brother:
James (Elaine) Holly of
NC; his sister: Kathleen
Cucamonga, then in
Banning's Sun Lakes, and
finally in Grand Terrace.
She enjoyed spending time
at the Riverside Eagles
997, with her TOPS
friends, and with her fami-
ly; especially visiting her
sister Carol in Arkansas.
Chris is survived by
her mother Norma; her
brother George Peace; her
sisters Lori (James) Alaniz,
Kathy (Mike) Manzer, and
Carol Peace; and many
Photo by Maria Brown
Volunteers in Mission pro-
gram of the United
Methodist Church.
A memorial service will be
held at Paradise United
Methodist Church later this
year.
Memorials may be
made to that church. The
family would also like to
express their thanks to the
UPHS EMS and Swanson-
Lundquist Funeral Home
for their compassionate
service.
Please visit www.
swansonlundquistfuneral-
home.com to convey your
condolences on line.
Keifer of Piqua, OH; 20
grand-children, many
great-grandchildren and 2
great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in
death by wife, Judy Holly
and his brother-in-law,
George Keifer.
A Funeral Mass was
held Tuesday, February 21
at St. John the Evangelist
Catholic Church, 404 N.
Dayton Street, Davison,
MI. Father Andrew
Czajkowski officiated.
Interment followed at St.
John's Cemetery, Davison,
MI
Funeral arrangements
were made by Muir
Brothers Funeral Home of
Imlay City. Please be sure
to sign our on-line register
book at muirbrothersfh.
com
family and friends.
She was preceded in
death by her father,
Sylvester.
The family wishes to
thank the Kaiser Fontana
ICU staff for their loving
care.
A Celebration of Life
will be held at the
Riverside Eagles 997, 466
E. La Cadena Dr.,
Riverside, CA on Sunday,
February 26th between 1
p.m. and 4 p.m.
Smith, Dale Irish, Ruth
Turner; the Dean family,
and many other family and
friends. He was preceded
in death by his parents and
his brother, Clare Stephens.
At Lyle's request, there
will be no service. In lieu
of flowers, memorial con-
tributions may be made to
Michigan Special
Olympics, Ele's Place, or
Beekman Therapeutic
Riding Center.
Arrangements are by the
Estes-Leadley Greater
Lansing Chapel. Online
condolences may be left
for his family at www.
EstesLeadley.com.
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Rural Lifestyles

Whats the impact of bird

feeders on nest survival?
TRI-CITY AREA
Backyard bird lovers may
want to take note: Putting
out feeders full of seed may
less likely to target nests. consequences of supple-
In a new study pub- mental bird food on preda-
lished in The Condor: tor-prey relationships.
O r n i t h o l o g i c a l In a four-year study of

Photo by Jennifer Malpass

also attract predators that
eat eggs and nestlings. But
the feeders may also help
satiate predators so theyre
Applications, scientists
from The Ohio State
University and Cornell
University investigated the
File photo
songbird nests, bird feeders
and predators in seven cen-
tral Ohio residential neigh-
borhoods, Jennifer Malpass
and colleagues tracked the
relationships between the
nesting success of two bird
speciesthe American
Robin and Northern
Cardinal and the pres-
ence of potential nest
predators such as other
birds, domestic cats and
squirrels.
Robins and cardinals
are commonly found in
mid- and understory vege-
tation in residential neigh-
borhoods, where food is
often supplemented via
bird feeders.
Malpass was a research-
er with Ohio States School
of Environment and Natural
Resources (SENR) at the
time of the study. Shes
An American Robin nest shows signs of predationan occurence that
was more frequent in regions with a concentration of crows coupled with
high numbers of bird feeders.
Co-authors on the study but that generally didnt predation pressure on the
were Amanda Rodewald, affect the success of the robin nests.
director of the Cornell Lab nests the researchers moni- A complementary study
of Ornithology and a pro- tored. by the same team identified
fessor in Cornells One key message of crows as the most common
Department of Natural our work is that there may nest predator of robins,
Resources, and Stephen be species-specific respons- responsible for 53 percent
Matthews, assistant profes- es to anthropogenic of nest predations docu-
sor of wildlife landscape (human-provided) foods, mented with video camer-
ecology with SENR. SENR Malpass said. as.
is part of Ohio States Robins did experience Human-dominated
College of Food, increased nest predation in environments, where bird
Agricultural, and one specific set of circum- food supplementation is
Environmental Sciences. stances: when neighbor- common, are complicated,
The scientists found hoods had both high variable and dont lend
that relationships among numbers of bird feeders themselves to simple gen-

now a wildlife biologist in
the Bird Banding
Researchers continue to study how the nest- Laboratory at the U.S.
ing success of the Northern Cardinal is impact- Geological Surveys
ed by the presence of predators attracted to Patuxent Wildlife Research
human-provided foods. Center in Maryland.
feeders, predators and nest
survival were complex:
Neighborhoods with lots of
feeders had more cowbirds
and crows birds known
to prey on songbird nests
and large concentrations eralizations, Malpass said.
of crows. The crows may Given the popularity
have been attracted by the of backyard bird feeding,
bird feeders but werent this is a pertinent area for
completely satiated by the additional research, she
bird seed, leading to higher said.

Livestock scholarships offered

Daily observation key to care TRI-CITY AREA Since 2000, the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship
Fund has awarded more than $458,000 in scholarships and educational awards to
outstanding youth who have exhibited at the premier livestock events in the state of
TRI-CITY AREA
One of the most over- Michigan.
looked practices among To be eligible for either the MYLSF general scholarship or the statewide scholar-
animal owners is daily ship, the applicant must be a resident of Michigan and a graduating high school
observation. Daily obser- senior or a high school graduate continuing their education at an accredited institu-
vation will help owners tion in the year in which they are applying.
properly monitor their ani- For the general MYLSF scholarship, the applicant must be a youth exhibitor at
mals health and wellbe- the Michigan Livestock Expo, the Michigan Dairy Expo or the former Michigan
ing. We often get caught State Fair, for a minimum of three calendar years prior to the year of application.
up in the routine of making For the statewide scholarship, an applicant must be a youth exhibitor at a local,
sure our animals have feed county, or statewide exhibition for a minimum of three years prior to the year of
and water and forget to application.
examine some other equal- Applications and qualification requirements are available online at www.michi-
ly important things that are gan.gov/mda-mylsf. Applications must be postmarked no later than June 1, 2017.
happening in our barns.
First, know the signs
and symptoms of a sick
animal as they are key in
monitoring the animals
overall health. Animal
File photo

owners develop a baseline

knowledge for each animal
and how they act and react
during interactions.
Mentally taking note of a
few things can help you be
aware of how your animal
may be feeling. Michigan
State University Extension
suggests noting the follow-
ing observations:
Are your animals is a skill that may take
eyes bright?
Is your animal alert?
Is your animal up and
moving around with nor-
mal locomotion or laying
down?
Is there anything that
seems abnormal in your
animals behavior that
would make you question
if they are feeling normal?
Second, inspect the
animal thoroughly daily
for cuts, abrasions, rashes,
A set of quadruplet lambs get cozy with stu-
dent Alyssa Guinn in the Lapeer County Ed
Tech Animal Center last May.
fungus and external para-
sites. It is important to
make it a daily habit to
individually inspect each
animal for any injuries. It
tor daily intake of water
time to develop, but after
it has become part of a
routine, you will find the
time it takes decreases.
With tame animals, it is
always helpful to have an
individual interaction with
them where you can run
your hands over their top
lines, down their legs and
under their bellies. This
will allow you to have a
good look at the animals
body up close. During this
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time, you can address any
issues such as an unex-
plained lameness, cut or
abrasion.
It is essential to moni-
and feed. Typically, an
animal losing its appetite
and becoming lethargic is
the first symptom of ill-
ness and a cue for owners
to contact their veterinari-
an. When you are aware of
what the animal or herd
normally consumes, this
will give you clues of
additional body character-
istics to look for when you
are inspecting the animal.
For example, if you
observe the water tank
is not as empty as it typi-
cally is at evening or
morning chore time, indi-
cating animals arent
drinking appropriately,
you can check each animal
for classic signs of dehy-
dration such as sunken
sides and poor capillary
refill.
Daily observation of
our animals is the most
important, yet most over-

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Page 14-A-TRI-CITY TIMES-FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Horror: John Topies life
unraveled on pain killers
from page 1-A
tion.
I wont forget his an-
swer during that first visit
at the jail, Sorry to let
you down Jorg, he says,
the expression on his face
pleading for forgiveness.
Im sorry for scaring
that little gal at the pharma-
cy, Im sorry to let my fam-
ily down, Im sorry I let
everyone down, he tells
me as he slumps further in
his chair. He is still feeling
the results of cold turkey
withdrawal from prescribed
opioid pain medication.
This is a beaten man,
one that feared the other
inmates, feared what his
friends and community
would think of him and
clearly fearful of losing his
family.
John Topie had commit-
ted a serious crime and he
was paying for his actions.
Addicted to
Fentanyl...
After two back sur-
geries John Topies life
completely unraveled.
Using a BB pistol, in
June of 2015, John walked
into a Lapeer pharmacy
and demanded Fentanyl
from the young lady be-
hind the counter. Fentanyl
is 50 to 100 times stronger
than morphine and com-
monly administered to late
stage cancer patients. John
had been using Fentanyl
(patches) for eight years,
prescribed by doctors
for pain from those back
surgeries. His supply of the
potent painkiller was gone
with 10 days left before he
could fill his next prescrip-
tion. John was facing an-
other bout with withdrawal.
Withdrawal from Fen-
tanyl is a brutal experience.
John had gone through it
before and every part of his
body wanted nothing to do
with it again. Withdrawal is
intensevomiting, muscle
pain, cramps, diarrhea,
insomnia, fever and sweat-
ing. We cannot begin to
understand.
His addiction to the
With all of the above in mind it
does not excuse what John did.
He committed a crime and
must pay a penalty for this.
But, it puts in perspective the
circumstances from which the
crime emanated and may give
some understanding as to why.
--Attorney John Lengemann
prescribed medication
forced him to make deci-
sions to serve his addic-
tion. His every waking
moment was about feeding
the addiction, it was more
important than anything.
More important than the
consequences which were
sure to follow.
John isnt alone. Its
estimated that 2.5 million
Americans are addicted to
opioids and heroin accord-
ing to the National Institute
of Drug Abuse.
At a recent Rotary
Club meeting in Imlay
City, Sheriff Scott McK-
enna presented a program
on drug abuse in Lapeer
County. Prescription drugs
and heroin are at the top of
his list. He describes it as
an epidemic. And a recent
news article noted that,
heroin is being laced with
Fentanyl, creating a deadly
combination and contribut-
ing to at least four deaths.
Public education on
the dangers of prescribed
medications are essential.
These drugs are in every
home and youths get their
hands on them without un-
derstanding what they are
taking, Sheriff McKenna
explained.
Prescribed horror...
Johns addiction and
nearly 20 month incarcera-
tion has been devastating
for his family.
There is no minimiz-
ing the terror John caused
those at the pharmacy,
Louise Topie tells me.
At no time has she or
her family ever suggested
John shouldnt pay for his
crime. They understand
punishment is in order,
they dont understand the
lack of
compas-
sion for
him by the
criminal
justice sys-
tem. Lou-
ise feels he
is, at least
in part, a
Louise
Topie
victim of
the medical
system. She feels doctors
and pharmaceutical compa-
nies just keep feeding the
addicts for pure greed.
John was given 83
prescriptions by doctors
for Fentanyl in a little over
four years. He took him-
self out of rehabilitation
centers twice and still the
system allowed doctors to
prescribe him more Fen-
tanyl after he left. Hard to
understand in this day and
age isnt it?
This is a societal ill-
ness and its wrong! Its
a money cycle, making
money on the backs of ad-
dicts, Louise passionately
explains.
The criminal justice
system is black and white.
The gray area is that a good
person, a good community
man was taken from us. He
wasnt living on the street.
Doctors gave him highly
addictive medication and
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
paid for it, Louise con-
tinues, anger clearly in her
voice.
John is being pun-
ished for a disease given
to him by doctors through
prescribed medication,
Louise states.
Sources tell me it has
been recommended John
File photo
John Topie was presented with a basketball in
recognition of his 400th career win.
be sentenced to 5 to 15 Frankly, I am astound-
years. ed that Mr. Topie is still
John could be looking alive given the dangerously
at serving another three- high doses of Fentanyl and
and-a-half years in jail. He other opioid medications
will be 72 years old when doctors prescribed. Doctors
he is released and its a were seriously wrong in
shame not one of those prescribing these medica-
tions over years, and not
doctors will be serving it
realizing they were not
with him, Louise tells me
working and posed great
in our phone conversation,
danger, Dr. Miller writes.
her voice quivering with
He went on to state,
emotion.
Doctors did not intervene
The brain and consider alternative
on opioids... pain treatments in lieu of
An article written by prescribing opioid medica-
Greta Rybus for NPR tions despite high levels
explains how opioid addic- of pain. Doctors should be
tion works. held responsible for the
Opioids increase the expected and unfortunate
amount of dopamine in adverse legal consequences
a part of the brain called Mr. Topie is now experi-
the limbic reward system.
Dopamine causes intense
encing.
Mr. Topie is not a
feelings of pleasure, which criminal, hes not a drug
drives users to seek out the dealer, the doctors are,
drug again and again, the Dr. Miller reinforces in a
phone conversation with
article states.
me.
People can become
Fentanyl is a con-
dependent on opioids very
trolled substance and the
quickly and breaking the
doctors who prescribed
physical dependence in-
volves a several-day night- this medication violated
the controlled substance
mare called detox. People
laws, which is to prescribe
who dont get intensive
medication in a safe and in
treatment, people who are
just detoxified have relapse a medically sound man-
ner. People are dying and
rates that can be above 90
percent. committing crimes on this
I accept that no one
forced the medication
controlled substance, Dr.
Miller goes on to say.
down Johns throat. But, With all of the above
in mind it does not excuse
most persons have been
told since childhood what John did. He commit-
to follow the doctors ted a crime and must pay a
penalty for this. But, it puts
orders. John did that and
it resulted in his addiction in perspective the circum-
which led to this criminal
act, says his friend and
stances from which the
crime emanated and may
assisting attorney John give some understanding as
to why, Lengemann tells
Lengemann.
Johns motive wasnt me.
to hurt or harm anyone or
steal money or property
John Topie sits in the
county jail today awaiting
for personal gain like most his sentencing before
Judge Nick Holowka for
armed robbery situa-
robbing a pharmacy in
tions. John simply needed
fentanyl patches to feed an Lapeer. He has served
nearly 20 months in jail,
addiction that was beyond
since turning himself in to
his control, Lengemann
face the consequences of
says.
his crime.
Compassion There are many who
in order? are asking Judge Holowka
John understands he to consider compassion.
must pay for his crimes,
hes not denying that.
Clearly John was motivat-
ed by addiction, not greed,
He has paid a huge price
already, more than most
know.
and therein lies a distinct
difference. Will three more
years of jail help the vic-
Norman S. Miller, MD, tims? Will it serve to pun-
Health Advocate, PLLC
ish John more than he has
of East Lansing examined
been punished already?
John Topie and his evalua- Or could John, a former
tion is telling.
teacher, repay society for
his crime in another way?
John Topie Wouldnt he be a powerful
explaining a speaker to our youth about
the dangers of drug addic-
strategy to
his Imlay City tion? Could his experience
basketball motivate someone else in
our community to get the
players in
2010. help they need?
This is an illness, they
should be taking care of
someone who is ill, not
incarcerating them! pleads
Louise.
Today, John sits in the
same tattered jailhouse
clothing, his face is bright,
yet remorseful, his pos-
ture is straight. Love for
his family has never been
stronger and desire to help
others never greater.
Ironic isnt it? John is
in jail today...but for the
File photo
first time in eight years he
is free!
Capac joins forces
with Imlay for Relay
By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
CAPAC After nine
years, the Relay For Life of
Capacs final chapter has
been written.
In an email to partici-
pants, the American Cancer
Societys Theresa Hurley
and Laura Vaughn
announced that there would
not be a 2017 Relay event
in Capac. Still, this doesnt
mean past participants have
to hang up their walking
shoes..
In lieu of Relay in
Capac, we are inviting all
of the passionate and dedi-
cated Capac Relayers to
join forces with their clos-
est Relay. For Capac, that
would be the Relay For
Life of Lapeer County held
at Eastern Michigan
Fairgrounds in Imlay City
on Saturday, June 10, the
staffers wrote.
Relay For Life events
raise funds to benefit the
American Cancer Society
which are used for cancer
Water: ZBA to tackle
request from authority
from page 1-A
said in a statement.
As a result the booster
stations will be needed to
maintain the appropriate
levels of disinfectant in the
water. At those stations,
sodium hypochlorite would
be added to the transmis-
sion main.
This will maintain
appropriate disinfection
concentrations for custom-
ers served by this transmis-
sion main in accordance
with the Safe Drinking
Water Act, the GLWA
said.
The booster station in
Goodland Twp. would ser-
vice the line that feeds into
Imlay City.
As part of this work,
pipework and access struc-
tures will need to be con-
structed on the transmis-
sion main, which is located
on the south side of
Bowers Road,the GLWA
said in their statement.
In order to safely con-
struct the necessary pipe
and structures, temporary
road closures will be
required to complete the
Wild: Rehabilitator to
speak at Imlay Library
from page 1-A
Hadac will show how
wildlife rehabilitating is not
a hobbyit is a profession
that is demanding.
You will also learn
how rewarding and chal-
lenging saving the life of a
wild animal is, Hadac
says. The biggest reward
is watching injured, sick, or
orphaned wild animals
regain their freedom.
Hadac has been a wild-
life rehabilitator for 20
years and is licensed by the
Michigan DNR. She spe-
cializes in large mammals
and coyote education. mal group encourages the
She has been speaking
at various venues to find
people interested in reha-
bilitating wildlife. Hadac is
also an assistant researcher
with the Southeastern
Michigan Coyote Research
Project (semcrp.org), trap-
ping, radio collaring, and
tracking coyotes in Wayne,
research and programs and
services for cancer patients.
Staffers said the decision
was made after it was
apparent participation was
not increasing. The event,
held every June at the
Capac High School stadi-
um, has seen three consec-
utive years of decline.
Last years Relay fea-
tured 13 teams and more
than 120 participants. It
was the second year the
event utilized a 14 hour
schedule rather than the
traditional 24 hours. More
than $25,000 was raised.
According to the event
website, six teams were
already registered to par-
ticipate in the 2017 event.
Please know that we
are incredibly grateful for
the Relay For Life of
Capac and the countless
volunteers, participants,
sponsors, team captains,
event leadership and hours
devoted to the fight against
cancer for the past nine
years, Hurley and Vaughn
said.
Cancer survi-
vors and their
caregivers walk
a celebratory
lap at the 2016
Relay for Life of
Capac. Last
years event
raised more
than $25,000 for
the American
Cancer Society.
File photo
work. GLWA is working
with the Lapeer County
Road Commission to mini-
mize the impact to local
citizens and businesses.
The authority hopes to
have both facilities up and
running by late summer.
The city of Flint is due
to start using treated water
from the KWA sometime
this year once the new sys-
tem, which will deliver
raw water from Lake
Huron to a treatment facili-
ty in Flint, meets testing
criteria established by the
U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency.
In April 2014, Flint
switched its water source
from what is now the
GLWA to Flint River. At
the time, it was viewed as
a cost-saving tactic until
the KWA was set to be
complete in 2016.
Water being taken from
the Flint River was not
being properly treated and,
as a result, lead from old
service lines began to leach
into the water supply.
Flint made the switch
back to Detroit Water/
GLWAin October 2015.
Oakland, and Macomb
Counties.
Dont miss Hadacs
wildlife rehabilitation pre-
sentation at the Ruth
Hughes Library beginning
at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday,
March 1. The presentation
is free, all are welcome to
attend.
The Imlay Conversation
Salon is aimed at fostering
the dwindling art of We
foster the rapidly dwindling
art and practice of face-to-
face conversations about
topics that are enlightening,
fun, relevant and interest-
ing. The infor-
idea of community, where
people get to know their
neighbors near and far,
develop kinship and make
new friends.
For more information
visit http://imlay-conversa-
tion-salon.com/ or find
Imlay Conversation Salon
on Facebook.

Dryden students Alaina Penn, AnnaMaria Cronkright, Nathan Schenkel, Reed Hall, Joseph Clos
and Tyler Woolner enjoyed a special trip to Ford Field with Dryden staff members (back) David
Zauner, Beth Sohn and Melissa Margrif. Joining them for the photo are Jason Hanson and Ameer
Abdullah (center back), Lions cheerleaders and Roary, the Lions mascot.
Fueling up to play!
Dryden students, staff learn healthy habits with Detroit Lions players
By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
DRYDEN Students
and staff got fired up for
good health after attending
the Fuel Up to Play 60 rally
at Ford Field last week.
Food and Nutrition
Services Director Beth
Sohn, Athletic Director and
Jr/Sr. High Dean of
Students David Zauner and
K-12 physical and health
educator Melissa Margrif
accompanied six Jr./Sr.
High studentsReed Hall,
AnnaMaria Cronkright,
Tyler Woolner, Nathan
Schenkel, Joseph Clos and
Alaina Pennto the day-
long event where they all
had the chance to meet
Lions players, take part in
fun activities and learn
more about fostering
healthy habits at school.
It was a great honor to
be selected to represent
Dryden Community
Schools at this event, said
Margrif.
Beth Sohn has done
such a wonderful job get-
ting staff and students
involved throughout this
Members of the Capac Winter Rovers Snowmobile Club enjoy a snowy
vacation in the Upper Peninsula.
Winter Rovers find snow
TRI-CITY AREA
Fifty-four members of the
Capac Winter Rovers
Snowmobile Club traveled
to Brimley in the Upper
Peninsula to find snow and
ride the miles of trails last
week.
There were 14 women
and 40 men ranging in age
from 14 to 76 years old.
Some of the group went up
on Wednesday, some on
Thursday or Friday and
stayed through Monday.
The group split up into
small groups and rode trails
as far north to Paradise,
Newberry, Grand Marais,
White Fish Point and south
to Hulbert, Trout Lake and
Rudyard.
Most of the trails were
very well groomed. There
were a lot of snowmobilers
out enjoying our state's
beauty with us. Some of the
group experienced a few
process over the years. Our
school has been trying for
the past five years to be
selected for this opportuni-
ty and she has gone above
and beyond for the students
here in more than just the
cafeteria. We have been
very fortunate to have the
support from our AD and
current superintendent,
Mary Finnigan to reach for
the stars, and we did just
that. This Rally is only the
first step in all of the great
things to come at Dryden
Community Schools.
Margrif reports that the
students took to the playing
field to run drills with
retired kicker Jason
Hanson, Lions offensive
guard Laken Tomlinson
and the Detroit youth foot-
ball coaches.
Then there was an
interactive nutrition game
they tackled together with
Detroit Lion tight end, Cole
Wick.
At a press conference,
Reed Hall had the chance
to ask running back Ameer
Abdullah about inspiration
and obstacles in his career.
breakdowns, only seeing
32 miles of trails for the
trip but most averaged over
100 miles a day.
One of the groups
found a lost puppy on the
trail and took it for a ride
Winter Rovers find plenty of snowy trails on a
recent trip to the Upper Peninsula.
Participants fueled up
throughout the day by sam-
pling various food items
including breakfast on the
go products, wraps and
dairy products.
We were fortunate
enough to have been
assigned a referee named
Ashley Kennedy who is a
third-generation dairy
farmer from Ubly, now
located in Bad Axe.
She taught us what life
is like as a dairy farmer
and how important milk is
for overall growth and
development,Margrif
said.
Student Alaina Penn
noted that interacting with
Kennedy was one of her
favorite parts of the event.
I learned a lot from
our referee and the other
presenters about the impor-
tance of eating healthy in
order to grow to my full
potential, she said.
Fellow student Joe Clos
said his takeaway from the
event was to be more con-
siderate of others. Helping
fellow students adopt
healthier lifestyles is one
Photo provided
back to its owner. This
is the club s 50th year
since its forming in 1967.
They are planning to have
a celebration later this
year.
Cindy Potter
Photo by provided
Photo provided
way to do just that.
By participating in
Fuel Up to Play 60 we will
be eligible to apply for
$4,000 in funding two
times a year to complete
our plays for the Jr./Sr.
High School, Margrif said.
We did this last year
for the Jr./Sr High school
and started a successful
school health team made up
of students, parents, PTA,
Boosters, staff as well as
Karly Creguer from MSU
Extension. This year we
will be doing one physical
fitness play and one nutri-
tion play at each building in
the district.
Those students who
attended the Ford Field
Rally will help lead a kick
off event at the elementary
school on Feb. 28.
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K of C Fish Frys are back!
TRI-CITY AREA The popular Fish Fry host-
ed by the Imlay City Knights of Columbus is back.
Fish Frys will be held on March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
and on April 7 from 4-7 p.m. at the Knights of
Columbus Hall, 1405 N. Van Dyke, Imlay City. The
cost is $11 for adults; $6 for children 10 and under;
free for kids 5 and under. Proceeds go to support local
youth groups and charities. Bring in a can of food and
get $1 off. For more information visit www.kofc4556.
com.
Painting Party in Imlay City
IMLAY CITY A Painting Party will take place
at the Imlay City Senior Center this Friday, February
24 from 9-11:30 a.m. The cost is $25 and includes all
supplies. The class is designed for all levels, no prior
painting experience required. To register or for more
information call 810-724-6030.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Red Out for Raiders
Almont High School students donned red for
Fridays Red Out Day fundraiser. National
Honor Society members sold t-shirts, wrist
bands, paper hearts, key chains and paper
airplanes before and during the boys bas-
ketball game with all proceeds going to the
American Heart Association.
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Sports
Capac Senior Jacob Witt addresses the audience and school board during Thursdays meeting where
members voted to join the Greater Thumb Conference for athletics.
Chiefs make move to GTC
Board votes 5-1 to join new athletic conference
By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
CAPAC At their meeting on
Thursday, Capac School Board mem-
bers voted 5-1 to join the Greater
Thumb Conference for athletics, start-
ing in the 2018-19 school year.
Secretary Tim Lewis cast the lone no
vote and President Monica Standel was
absent.
Almont stays in tie for title
Raiders pull
away in final
minutes, 46-34
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT The Almont
varsity boys basketball team
continues to sit tied with
Richmond atop the Blue Water
Area Conference standings fol-
lowing a 46-34 win against vis-
iting league rival Capac last
Friday night.
With the decision, Almont
improves to 13-3 and 10-1.
Capac falls to 6-11 and 3-8.
In Fridays battle, Almont
grabbed an 11-10 edge after one
quarter was complete.
Quarter two saw Almont
generate 11 points and Capac
manage six, leaving the former
a 22-16 lead at the halftime
Trevor Boers, of Capac, is pressured by Almonts Jordan Bourdeau in a BWAC
Title page 4-B clash last Friday. Almonts Austin Watt watches the action unfold.
Drydens Sam Peyerk looks for an open teammate in
last Wednesdays non-league game versus Memphis.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
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Four area
wrestlers
state-bound
Imlay City sends two,
Capac and Almont
one apiece to finals
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Imlay City will send two grapplers
plus Capac and Almont qualified one each
Photo by Maria Brown
to the Division 3 individual wrestling state
finals scheduled for March 2-4 at The
Palace of Auburn Hills.
They earned the right to compete there
on the strength of top-four weight class
finishes last Saturday at a regional hosted
by Richmond High School.
Luke Stephens and Jaykob Shaw were
co-headliners for Imlay City that day,
States page 8-B
As a result, Capac will join a league in the best interest of the district and
with schools closer in student popula- its future athletes.
tion size to their own such as Brown This is crucial to the success of
City and Marlette. everyone of our sports programs and to
Currently, the Chiefs find them- the district itself, said teacher and var-
selves dwarfed by neighboring Imlay sity football coach Bill Nestle.
City and Yale in the Blue Water Athletic His colleague Tom Manney said
Conference. many parents are choosing to move
Prior to the vote, the board heard their children to other districts because
from several supporters of the move
who felt departing from the BWAC was Move page 4-B
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Imlay Citys Jaykob Shaw (top)
won the 285-pound title at a Div. 3
regional last Saturday.
Almont hands
Capac a league
setback, 39-21
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
TRI-CITY AREA Almont made
visiting Capac absorb a 39-21 loss in a
Blue Water Area Conference varsity girls
basketball game last Friday night.
With the outcome, Almont goes to 9-9
and 6-6. Capac drops to 3-15 and 1-11.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
In Fridays game, Almont took a 5-4
edge after one quarter was done.
The next eight-minute stretch saw
Capac hit for 10 points and Almont net
five. That left Capac with a 14-10 half-
time lead to protect.
When the action resumed, Almont
struck with a 14-2 third quarter edge to go
ahead 24-16 with 24 minutes gone.
Dryden uses late
Almont then outscored Capac 15-5
Almont page 4-B
surge to prevail
Cardinals overcome deficit, get
56-46 win over Yellowjackets
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
DRYDEN The Dryden varsity boys basketball
team raised their mark to 14-3 this season, accomplish-
ing the feat with a 56-46 triumph against visiting
Memphis in a non-league confrontation last Wednesday
night.
In Wednesdays confrontation, Memphis took a 12-9
edge after one quarter was complete.
The next eight-minute stretch would see Memphis
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Photo by Kevin Kissane
add 13 points to their total and Dryden generate 12, good
for a 25-21 lead at the halftime break.
When play resumed, Memphis widened the gap
some. Aided by a 14-10 third quarter edge, the
Yellowjackets went 39-31 with 24 minutes gone.
Dryden then put together a 25-7 fourth quarter rally, Capacs Kelsey Payne (L) and
Almonts Meredith Rinke (R) battle
Dryden page 4-B for a rebound in Fridays clash.
Page 2-B-TRI-CITY TIMES-FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Boys Basketball

Imlay City rolls to

win over Cros-Lex
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY
Imlay City downed visiting
Cros-Lex, 78-55, in a Blue
19-12 third quarter edge.
That left them holding a
56-40 lead with 24 minutes
elapsed.
Imlay City then out-
scored Cros-Lex 22-15

Photo by Kevin Kissane

Water Area Conference
varsity boys basketball
meeting on Tuesday,
February 14.
With the decision,
Imlay City goes to 8-7 and
7-3. Cros-Lex falls to 4-11
and 1-8.
from that point on, finish-
ing off a 78-55 win.
Jordan Lesniak collect-
ed 22 points, including a
pair of trifectas; and Reid
Bannister supplied 13, fea- Ethan Hall, of Almont, looks to finish off a fast-
turing a pair of treys, to break in his teams non-league game Monday.
lead Imlay City. The

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In Tuesdays meeting,
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Photo by Kevin Kissane
remaining Spartan points
went to Mitch Allen (nine,
with a triple), Griffin
Schirmer (eight), David ALMONT Almont Zach Revoldt (14

Quarter two saw Cros-
Lex hit for 17 points and
Imlay City manage 15,
trimming their deficit to
37-28 at the halftime break.
Reid Bannister, of Imlay City, goes up for a When play resumed,
shot during a game with Cros-Lex last week. Imlay City struck with a
Hart (seven), Noah downed visiting Madison points, including three tri-
Galbraith and Jose Heights Lamphere, 58-24, fectas) and Chase Kapron
Bartolomei Castro (six in a non-league varsity (11) led Almont that eve-
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Bollini and Riley Bertram With the decision, Austin Watt (eight, featur-
(two apiece). Almont improves to 14-3 ing a pair of treys), Drew
overall. Revoldt (seven), Eric Conn
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By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT Almont
handed visiting Yale a
48-42 setback in a Blue
Water Area Conference
varsity boys basketball
encounter on Tuesday,
February 14.
With the result,
Almont moves to 12-3 and
Dryden moves to 10-1 in NCTL play
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
DRYDEN Dryden
rolled over visiting North
Huron, 69-33, in a North
Central Thumb League varsity
boys basketball matchup last
Friday night.
With the result, Dryden
improves to 15-3 and 10-1.
In Fridays matchup,
Dryden jumped out to a 23-7
advantage after one quarter
was over with.
Quarter two saw Dryden
add 15 points to their total and
Carsonville-Port Sanilac gen-
erate five. That left them with
a 38-12 halftime lead to pro-
tect.
When play resumed,
Dryden picked up where it left
off. Thanks to a 14-7 third
quarter edge, the Cardinals
forged a 52-19 cushion with
24 minutes gone.
Dryden then outscored
Carsonville-Port Sanilac
17-14 the rest of the way,
assuring themselves of a 69-33
triumph at nights end.
Jared Czape (13 points,
including a trifecta), John
DelCampo (13), Justin Knox
(12, featuring a pair of treys)
and Sean Riley led Dryden
with double figure outputs.
They were backed by Sam
Peyerk (eight points, with a
pair of triples), Max Kage
(five, including a trifecta),
Trey Raab (four) along with
Troy Antushevich and Ethan
Hyatt (two each).
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Hoffman, Norman
bowl well in loss
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
DRYDEN The
Dryden girls bowling team
fell 26-4 to Cros-Lex in an
encounter on Monday,
February 13.
Alumni News
Almont Alumni football players sought
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT The
Almont football team is
seeking participants for
their first ever tackle alum-
ni game to be held on
Saturday, June 10.
Participants must be
graduates from 2016 or ear-
lier. The cost for the first
year is $125 per player.
Each player will receive
a game jersey with their
name and number of their
choice. Participants will be
split into two teams (orange
and black) and compete
against each other.
If there are enough
players, in the 35 and up
age group, they will play
one quarter of the game
Please call
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In Tuesdays encoun-
ter, Almont opened up a
10-7 lead after one quarter
was history.
Quarter number two
would see Yale bounce
back. Aided by a 10-5
edge there, the Bulldogs
went ahead 17-15 at the
halftime break.
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clash versus Memphis last week.
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Hunter Hoffman
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Kaylin Norman (176
and 206) posted the
highest Dryden scores that
day.
with just those in the age
group.
Bounce houses, face
painting and childrens
events between quarters
will also be held. Local
sponsors are being sought
to help offset the costs of
those extra activities.
The event will be a fun-
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to upgrade some of the
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When the action
resumed, Yale padded
their cushion some.
Thanks to 16-14 third
quarter advantage, the
Bulldogs went up by a
33-29 count with 24 min-
utes elapsed.
Almont then put
together a 19-9 rally
during quarter number
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victory.
Chase Kapron paced
Almont with 17 points.
He was given assistance in
the scoring department by
Zach Revoldt and Austin
Watt (seven points each),
Eric Conn (five), Drew
Revoldt and Ethan Hall
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Schapman and Jordan
Bourdeau (two each).
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the basketball in a game this past week.
Imlay City gives Yale
a conference defeat
By Kevin Kissane win when the last second
ticked off the clock.
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Griffin Schirmer
IMLAY CITY topped Imlay Citys scor-
Imlay City earned a 53-38 ing attack with 19 points.
win at visiting Yales The Spartans also received
expense in a Blue Water points courtesy of Noah
Area Conference varsity Galbraith (17), Jordan
boys basketball meeting Lesniak (12), Jose
last Friday night. Bartolomei Castro (three)
With the outcome, and David Hart (two).
Imlay City goes to 9-7 and
8-3. Yale slips to 7-10 and
5-6. Dryden High School is
In Fridays meeting,
seeking to fill a
Imlay City spotted Yale a
16-15 edge after one quar-
ter was done.
Varsity/JV Volleyball
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season. Interested
Photo by Kevin Kissane
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mer up 33-26 with 24 min- candidates should
utes elapsed. email the
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Move: Board votes 5-1
to move to GTC league
from page 1-B
of the current athletic situa-
tion.
Its in the best interest
to make this move,
Manney said.
Jacob Witt, a senior at
Capac Jr./Sr. High School,
said the BWAC was no lon-
ger a good fit for the Chiefs,
noting that the district has
only claimed a handful of
league championships in
recent years. He notes that
other students are dropping
out of sports because Capac
has struggled to score wins
against bigger districts.
Making the switch
will help younger kids and
give them a chance to play,
Witt said.
A Capac defender looks to stop Brown Citys
Kory Wells during a game in the 2015-16 sea-
son.
Title: Almont boys stay
in hunt for BWAC crown
from page 1-B
break.
When the action
resumed, Almont padded
their cushion some.
Thanks to a 10-9 third
quarter edge, the Raiders
went up 32-25 with 24
minutes gone.
Almont then outscored
Capac 14-9 from that point
on, finishing off a 46-34
win.
Drew Revoldt (14) and
Ethan Hall (11, including a
trifecta) led Almont with
double digit point totals.
Capacs Jordan Hellmuth looks to pass as
Almonts Clay Schapman defends in Fridays
game.
Dryden:
Prevails for
win, 56-46
from page 1-B
pulling out a 56-46 victory.
John DelCampo (23
points), Max Kage (15,
including a trifecta) and
Justin Knox (13, featuring
three treys) led Dryden
with double figure point
outputs. The Cardinals
also had Sam Peyerk and
Trey Raab (two points
each) along with Sean
Riley (one) reach the scor-
ing column.
Athletic Director Brad
Robbins told the board the
BWAC is a wonderful
league however, Im not
certain that is provides the
best opportunities for our
student athletes.
For many years, the dis-
trict has seen its student
numbers drop and Robbins
notes that trend is expected
to continue with projections
putting the grades 9-12 at
less than 300 within the
next four years. Their cur-
rent student population
stands at 400.
Robbins said theres
also considerations to be
Capacs Cole Ramirez (L) and Cameron Mirling
made for athletes safety
(R) look to stop a Brown City foe in a game last
too, especially in sports like
fall.
football. When playing
against larger schools, Capac finds it hard to com-
pete physically.
From a safety stand-
point, we cant match them
size-wise, he said.
Robbins also addressed
concerns related
increased travel distances
to GTC districts. Member
to
schools stretch from
Memphis in the south to
Harbor Beach in the north.
The football team trav-
eled to Elkton-Pigeon-Bay
Port last fall to play the
Lakers and earlier this
month, the basketball pro-
gram trekked to Cass City.
It took the Chiefs two over-
times to defeat their host,
but the team bus made it
back before 11 p.m,
Robbins said.
Additionally, Capac
Photo by Kevin Kissane
will still be able to play
against BWAC teams like
Imlay City and Yale.
If we dont act and get
ahead of it, the invitation
may not be there when we
really need it, Robbins
added.
The Raiders also received
points courtesy of Austin
Watt and Eric Conn (five,
featuring a trey, each),
Clay Schapman (four),
Zach Revoldt (three)
plus Chase Kapron and
Jordan Bourdeau (two
apiece).
Andrew Sams (18
points, with two triples)
and Jimmy Schroeder (14,
including four trifectas)
proved Capacs toughest
players to stop. Brent
Boers and Trevor Boers
added one point each to the
Chiefs cause.
Delaney Verschure, of Capac, pressures
Almonts Jennifer Curtis in Fridays game.
Almont: Hands Capac a
setback in league play
from page 1-B
from that point on, closing
out a 39-21 victory.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Meredith Rinke topped
Almonts scoring attack
with 14 points. She was
backed by Rebecca Measel
(nine, including a trifecta),
Jennifer Curtis (nine),
Paige Walton and
Elizabeth Kerby (three
Drydens Justin Knox is pressured by a pair of Memphis defenders dur-
ing a non-league confrontation last Wednesday.
Girls Basketball
Dryden defeats
North Huron, 35-22
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
DRYDEN Dryden
earned a 35-22 win at
visiting North Hurons
expense in a North Central
Thumb League varsity
Photo by Kevin Kissane
girls basketball matchup
last Thursday night.
With the decision,
Dryden moves to 5-13 and
4-9.
In Thursdays match-
up, Dryden netted three
points during quarter num-
ber one as did North
Huron.
According to media Quarter two saw North
reports, the GTC voted to Huron generate eight
admit Capac into the league
earlier this month.
The BWAC is currently
comprised of Algonac,
Yale slips past
Almont, Armada, Capac,
Croswell-Lexington, Imlay
City, Richmond and Yale.
Imlay City, 39-35
Armada is the largest IMLAY CITY
school in the conference Imlay City fell four points
with 708 high school stu- short when the final scores
dents, followed by Yale were added up, dropping a
with 683 and Imlay City 39-35 verdict to visiting
with 668. Yale in a Blue Water Area
GTC members include Conference varsity girls
Bad Axe, Brown City, Cass basketball contest last
City, Dryden, Elkton- Friday night.
Pigeon-Bay Port Laker, With the result, Imlay
Harbor Beach, Marlette, City now stands at 7-11
Memphis, Reese, Sandusky and 5-8.
Ubly, Unionville- In Fridays contest,
Sebewaing and Vassar. Imlay City spotted Yale a
Dryden competes in the 9-7 edge after one quarter
North Central Thumb was over with.
League in all varsity sports The middle two quar-
but soccer. ters saw Yale manage 19
Almont drops road game
Vassar is the largest dis-
trict currently in the GTC
with 355 students, followed
closely by Bad Axe with ALMONT Almont
354. wound up on the losing
side of a 37-25 outcome
to host Kingston in a non-
league varsity girls bas-
ketball game on Tuesday,
February 14.
With the decision,
Almont slips to 8-9 this
season.
In Tuesdays game,
Kingston bolted out to a
12-4 advantage after one
quarter was done.
Kingston then fol-
lowed it up with a 6-5
second quarter edge,
increasing their lead to
18-9 at the halftime
break.
When play resumed,
Kingston continued to
Imlay City falls at
home to Cros-Lex
Photo by Kevin Kissane
IMLAY CITY
Imlay City dropped a
62-33 verdict to visiting
Cros-Lex in a Blue Water
Area Conference varsity
girls basketball contest 62-33 when the final
last Wednesday night.
With the decision,
Imlay City slips to 7-10
and 5-7.
In Wednesdays con-
test, Cros-Lex charged out
each) along with Ashley to an 18-6 advantage after
Gibbs (one). one quarter was over with.
Alexys Anderson The middle two quar-
paced Capac with six
ters saw Cros-Lex amass
points. The Chiefs also 35 total points, while
received points courtesy of Imlay City managed 17.
Delaney Verschure (four), That left Cros-Lex up
Aubree Smith (three) along
Dryden falls to
with Shelby Husovsky,
Jona Mullin, Stacie
DeGain and Emma
Shellenbarger (two apiece).
Webberville on road
DRYDEN Dryden
returned from Webberville
with a 54-33 loss in a non-
league varsity girls basket-
ball contest on Tuesday,
February 14.
With the decision,
Dryden falls to 4-13 over-
all.
In Tuesdays contest,
Dryden took a 14-12 edge
after one quarter was done.
The next eight-minute
Photo by Kevin Kissane
stretch saw Webberville net
11 points and Dryden hit
for six. That staked
Webberville to a 23-20 lead
at the halftime break.
When the action
resumed, Webberville
points and Dryden manage
one, good for an 11-4 lead
at the halftime break.
When the action
resumed, Dryden fought
back with a 13-4 third
quarter edge. That staked
them to a 17-15 advantage
at the time.
Dryden then outscored
North Huron 18-7 the rest
of the way, closing out a
35-22 win.
Jordan Peters (16) and
Mia Sliman (11) led
Dryden with double digit
point totals. Kelli Schenkel
and Hannah Peyerk added
four points each to the
Cardinals cause.
points and Imlay City
generate 18. That left
Yale with a 28-25 lead to
protect with 24 minutes
gone.
Yale then outscored
Imlay City 11-10 the rest
of the way, closing out a
39-35 win.
Abby Schefka led
Imlay City with 19 points.
She was backed by
Melissa Rahn (five
points), Haley Medrano
(four), Erika VanDerPloeg
(three) along with Drew
Katkic and Kayla
Louwsma (two each).
pull away. Thanks to a
7-6 third quarter advan-
tage, the Cardinals forged
a 26-15 cushion with 24
minutes gone.
Kingston then out-
scored Dryden 11-10
from that point on, secur-
ing a 37-25 victory at
nights end.
Meredith Rinke paced
Almont with an eight-
point performance. The
Raiders also had Tyler
Kautz and Grace
Zimmerman (four points
each), Jennifer Curtis,
Paige Walton, Elizabeth
Kerby and Rachel Phillips
(two apiece) plus Rebecca
Measel (one) reach the
scoring column.
53-23 with 24 minutes
gone.
Imlay City then out-
scored Cros-Lex 10-9 the
rest of the way, only to fall
scores were added up.
Abby Schefka paced
Imlay City with eight
points. The Spartans also
had Claire Thibodeau,
Drew Katkic, Kendall
Sommer and Haley
Medrano (four points
each), Erika VanDerPloeg
(three) plus Alison Harper
and Melissa Rahn (two
apiece) reach the scoring
column.
established some much-
needed breathing room.
Thanks to an 18-4 third
quarter advantage, they
went up 41-24 with 24
minutes gone.
Webberville then out-
scored Dryden 13-9 the rest
of the way, good for a
54-33 victory when the
final scores were added up.
Haylee Wolle (11
points, including a pair of
trifectas) led Dryden. The
Cardinals also had Kelli
Schenkel and Mia Sliman
(six points apiece), Jordan
Peters (four) along with
Hannah Peyerk and Lexi
Seitz (three each) connect.

Competitive Cheer
Almont seventh, Imlay ninth in district
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
TRI-CITY AREA
The Almont and Imlay City
Competitive Cheer teams
pulled up seventh and
ninth, respectively, last
Friday at a Division 3 dis-
trict.
Richmond High School
is where the action unfold-
ed.
The Capac Competitive Cheer team, shown
here from earlier this season, ranked seventh
at a Division 4 district last Friday.
Sports In Brief
The following youth
sports, junior high, ninth
grade, and junior varsity
recaps are provided to us by
area coaches. If your teams
results do not appear here
remind your coach to pass
along the information by
calling 810-724-2615, or
e-mailing it to kkissane@
pageone-inc.com or send it
to us via fax at 810-724-
8552.
Almont Ninth Grade
Boys Basketball
Almont vs. Yale
February 14
Almont-44 Yale-33
Game recap - Almont
turned back Yale, 44-33, in
a Blue Water Area
Conference ninth grade
boys basketball game on
Sports and Standings
BOYS
BASKETBALL
STATLEADERS
SCORING
G P Avg.
Schirmer (IC) 15 196 13.1
Kage (D) 18 231 12.8
T. Boers (C) 13 166 12.8
Sams (C) 11 140 12.7
DelCampo (D) 18 201 11.8
Galbraith (IC) 13 146 11.2
Schroeder (C) 13 108 8.3
D. Revoldt (A) 16 125 7.8
Kapron (A) 16 123 7.7
Z. Revoldt (A) 16 118 7.4
Knox (D) 18 131 7.3
Hall (A) 16 112 7.0
Lesniak (IC) 15 99 6.6
REBOUNDING
G R Avg.
DelCampo (D) 18 142 8.4
Schirmer (IC) 15 113 7.5
T. Boers (C) 13 97 7.5
Kapron (A) 16 86 5.4 Trudo (C) 40
STEALS
G S Avg.
Sams (C) 11 27 2.5
DelCampo (D) 18 40 2.4
Hall (A)
Czape (D)
13 29 2.2
18 37 2.1
ASSISTS
G A Avg.
Sams (C) 11 40 3.6
Castro (IC) 15 53 3.5
Z. Revoldt (A) 16 46 2.9
Bowling Scores
Cedar Lanes
Magic Eight
1st Place: Schlaud Trucking
Mens High Game David Whiting, 269
Mens High Series Rob Lyman, 740
Team High Series Scottys Liquor, 2543
Thursday 50 Plus
1st Place: 3 Bolts & One Nut
Mens High Game Rich Cowell, 235
Mens High Series Rich Cowell, 665
Womens High Game Cindy Hummel, 177
Womens High Series Kathy Knowles, 493
Team High Series Ridge Runners, 2044
Early Birds
1st Place: TTMX3
Mens High Game Dennis Walker, 207
Mens High Series Dennis Walker, 509
Womens High Game Karen Irvine, 197
Womens High Series Dana Barczewski, 518
The host school took
first place that day, thanks
to a total of 783.82 points.
Notre Dame Prep (758.18
points), Cros-Lex (716.58),
and Armada (706.7)
rounded out the top-four
schools.
Those squads advance
to this Saturdays regional
at Flint Kearsley High
School. The competition is
slated to get underway at
Tuesday, February 14.
Jack Paupert and Blake
Kapron led Almont with 10
points apiece. The Raiders
also received points courte-
sy of Colby Schapman and
Caleb Weigand (eight
points each) plus Jacob
Korte and Nathan Kerby
(four apiece).
Dryden Junior Varsity
Girls Basketball
Dryden vs. Webberville
February 14
Dryden-20
Webberville-18
Game recap- Dryden
handed Webberville a
20-18 setback in a non-
league junior varsity girls
basketball encounter on
Tuesday, February 14.
Kylie DeVlaminck,
BOYS ASSISTS
BASKETBALL
TEAM
STANDINGS
Blue Water Area Conference
Team League Overall
Almont 10-1 13-3
Imlay City 8-3 9-7
Capac 3-8 6-11
North Central Thumb League
Team League Overall
Dryden 10-1 15-3
GIRLS
BASKETBALL
STATLEADERS
SCORING
G P Avg.
Schefka (IC) 19 238 12.5
Rinke (A) 16 187 11.7
Sommer (IC) 19 144 7.6 Dervishi (IC) 2
Zimmerman (A) 16 90 5.6
REBOUNDING
G R Avg.
Rinke (A) 16 192 12.0
Schefka (IC) 19 135 7.1
Walton (A) 16 65 5.4
STEALS
G S Avg.
Rinke (A) 16 62 3.9
Measel (A) 16 52 3.5
Zimmerman (A) 16 42 2.6
Kerby (A) 16 37 2.3
Team High Series Mixed Up Team, 1482
Early Thursday
1st Place: Castaways
Womens High Game Heather Durga, 268
Womens High Series Heather Durga, 636
Team High Series MDTEnterprises, 2513
Monday
Niters
1st Place: BAMFS
Mens High Game Don Sisson, 258
Mens High Series Sean Washburn, 688
Team High Series BAMFS, 2830
Saturday Night
Fever
1st Place: Stuff Happens
Mens High Game Josh Holt, 235
Mens High Series Chris Griswold, 648
Womens High Game Ann Griswold, 222
Womens High Series Ann Griswold, 546
Team High Series Frame of Mind, 2131
Page 5-B-TRI-CITY TIMES-FEBRUARY 22, 2017
6 p.m. Calkins, Jayme Hein,
Seven other teams were Alexis Soave, Rachell
a part of the district field. Sarles, Autumn Kwierant,
Their ranks consisted of Ashley Kroll and Sara
Algonac (702.5 points), Ranucci competed for
Marine City (695.22), Almont.
Almont (682.1), Yale Makenna Schocke,
(666.68), Imlay City Gina Abbott, Hollie Rager,
Photo provided
(657.98), Clawson (654.7) Paige Ruhlman, McKinzie
and Madison Heights Winget, Vicki McTaggart,
Lamphere (637.49). Jade Rivera and Samantha
Miranda Buehrle, Giovannangeli represented The Almont Competitive Cheer team pulled up
Jaclyn Buehle, Shianne Imlay City. seventh at a Division 3 district last Friday.
Capac cheer team takes a seventh
By Kevin Kissane Breckenridges total of their postseason path this (629.3), Sandusky (625.3),
Tri-City Times Sports Editor 759.76 points paced the Saturday at a regional host- Brown City (622.8),
field assembled. Merrill ed by Mason High School. Webberville (557.6) and
CAPAC The Capac took second, thanks to an The competition is slated Laingsburg (554.14) occu-
Photo provided
Competitive Cheer team output of 750.72 points, and for 6 p.m. pied places five through 12.
registered a seventh-place St. Louis (703.48 points) Eight other schools Hunter Smith, Morgan
finish last Friday at a and Memphis (703.44) competed at the district Woods, Karly Klug, Cassidy
Division 4 district hosted wound up third and fourth, level. Vassar (663.34 Tullio, Katelyn Demink and
by Breckenridge High respectively. points), Montrose (660.7), Alaina Pawlowski compet-
School. Those squads continue Capac (649.92), St. Charles ed for Capac that day.
Sports Schedule
Paige Abromaitis and Edson (six) plus Josh Boys Basketball Almont/North Branch
Jackie Perry led Dryden Carver, Luke Forti and Friday, February 24 winner, 7:30 p.m.
with four points each. Dominick Kirby (two Carsonville-Port Sanilac at Friday, March 3
Jaylyn Peters, Emerson each). Dryden, 7:30 p.m. Finals- 7:30 p.m.
Waite and Maria Ryan Dryden Junior Varsity Richmond at Almont, Class C districts hosted
added two points apiece to Girls Basketball 7:30 p.m. by Brown City
the Cardinals cause. Dryden vs. Peck Yale at Capac, 7:30 p.m. Monday, February 27
Imlay City Ninth Grade February 13 Armada at Imlay City, Brown City hosts
7:30 p.m. Landmark Academy, 7 p.m.
Boys Basketball Dryden-36 Peck-5
Tuesday, February 28 New Haven at Capac,
Imlay City vs. Cros-Lex Game recap- Dryden
Imlay City at Capac, 7 p.m.
February 14 downed Peck, 36-5, in a 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 1
Imlay City-49 Cros- North Central Thumb Cros-Lex at Almont, Brown City/Landmark
Lex-44 League junior varsity girls 7:30 p.m. winner vs. Memphis,
Game recap- Imlay basketball game on 6 p.m.
City downed Cros-Lex, Monday, February 13. Girls Basketball Capac/New Haven
49-44, in a ninth grade Paige Abromaitis led Thursday, February 23 winner vs.Dryden,
boys basketball contest on Dryden with 11 points. Carsonville-Port Sanilac at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 14. She was backed by Kylie Dryden, 6 p.m Friday, March 3
Hunter Medrano paced DeVlaminck and Jackie Friday, February 24 Finals-7 p.m.
Imlay City with 18 points. Perry (five points apiece), Richmond at Almont,
He was backed by Zack Laura Ellis (three) along 6 p.m. Boys and Girls Bowling
Blount (10 points), Melike with Maria Ryan and Yale at Capac, 6 p.m. Friday, February 24
Thompson (nine), Ross Emerson Waite (two each). Armada at Imlay City, Almont, Capac, Imlay City
6 p.m. at Div. 3 team regionals,
Class B districts at Shore Lanes, St. Clair
Lakeville Shores, 10 a.m.
Monday, February 27 Dryden at Div. 4 team
Caro vs. Cros-Lex, regionals, Richfield Bowl,
D. Navarro (C) 18 Dempz (A) 19 4:30 p.m. Burton, TBA
G A Avg. Kulin (IC) 18 Harper (IC) 17 North Branch vs. Almont, Saturday, February 25
Zimmerman (A) 16 16 1.0 Tyson (C) 18 T. Wheeler (C) 17 6 p.m. Almont, Capac, Imlay City
Kerby (A) 16 16 1.0 Hellebuyck (IC) 18 Spies (A) 17
King (IC) 18 Stephens (IC) 14 Lakeville vs. Yale, at Div. 3 individual region-
J. Lee (C) 17 Burchi (A) 14 7:30 p.m. als, Shore Lanes, St. Clair
GIRLS Battani (A) 16 Pawlaczyk (IC) 13 Wednesday, March 1 Shores, 10 a.m.
BASKETBALL C. Kruse (A) 12 G. Navarro (C) 13 Imlay City vs. Caro/ Dryden at Div. 4 individual
Rojas (IC) 12 Stephens (IC) 13
TEAM Ferrante (A) 9 Wojie (C) 13 Cros-Lex winner, 6 p.m. regionals, Richfield Bowl,
STANDINGS Arms (A) 8 Battani (A) 11 Lakeville/Yale winner vs. TBA
J. Morse (IC) 8 Mullins (IC) 10
Blue Water Area Conference Querciagrossa (A) 8 D. Navarro (C) 10
Athlete of the Week
Team League Overall Fritz (C) 7 J. Lee (C) 10
Almont 6-6 9-9 D. Kruse (A) 7 Canelo (C) 9
Imlay City 5-8 7-11 Rinke (A) 7 Arms (A) 8
Capac 1-11 3-15 Moore (IC) 7 M. Wheeler (C) 8
Powell (A) 7 Tyson (C) 8
North Central Thumb League Hausmann (A) 7 Hellebuyck (IC) 7
Team League Overall Rickman (C) 6 King (IC) 6
Dryden 4-9 5-13 B. Lee (C)
Mardlin (C)
6
5
C. Kruse (A) 6
Sullivan (A) 4
Hernandez (IC) 4 Quick Pins
Scott (C) 3 Dempz (A) 8 secs.
WRESTLING Phelps (A) 3 Trudo (C) 16 secs.
Pagano (A) 3 Harper (IC) 16 secs.
LEADERS Klass (IC) 3 Burchi (A) 17 secs.
Torres (IC) 3 Battani (A) 18 secs.
MOST WINS Martini (A) 2 Wojie (C) 18 secs.
Stephens (IC) 41
G. Navarro (C) 19 secs.
Moreno (C) 2 Shaw (IC) 19 secs.
Mullins (IC) 39 Camaj (A) 2 Dempz (A) 20 secs.
Harper (IC) 38 Imlay City senior
Rager (IC) 1 D. Navarro (C) 20 secs. Dryden sophomore
Demara (A) 38 McCabe (IC) 1 Trudo (C) 20 secs. Jordan Lesniak netted Jordan Peters hit for 16
Shaw (IC) 37
Adamczyk (IC) 1 22 points in his basket- points in her varsity bas-
Hampton (IC) 36 D. Morse (IC) 1
Pawlaczyk (IC) 30 ball teams win over ketball teams 35-22 win
Barragan (IC) 1
Cros-Lex last week. against North Huron last
Spies (A)
Burchi (A)
29
28
Pope (IC) 1 Wrestling Team For his effort, Thursday.
Jackson (IC) 1
Wojie (C) 27 Standings Lesniak earns our Boys For her effort, Peters
T. Wheeler (C) 26 MOST PINS Athlete of the Week garners our Girls
Dempz (A) 26 Trudo (C) 29 Team League Overall honor. Athlete of the Week
G. Navarro (C) 25 Hampton (IC) 23 Imlay City 5-2 18-14 honor.
Canelo (C) 20 DeMara (A) 21 Capac 1-6 15-23
M. Wheeler (C) 18 Shaw (IC) 20 Almont 1-6 6-22 Be sure to pick up your t-shirt at the Tri-City Times office.
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Legal Announcements
ALMONT
TOWNSHIP
ALMONT TOWNSHIP
BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
SYNOPSIS
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Meeting called to order by
Supervisor at 7:00 p.m. at 819 N.
Main St., Almont, MI. Members
present were Supervisor Bowman,
Clerk Hoffner, Treasurer Kudsin, and
Trustees Streeter, Groesbeck, Scott
Stroup, and Clay Stroup. The follow-
ing actions were taken: 1)approved
consent agenda as presented, 2)
approved budget amendment.
Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
Paul Bowman-Supervisor
Carol Hoffner-Clerk
8-1
STATE OF
MICHIGAN
IN THE CIRCUIT
COURT FOR THE
COUNTY OF
LAPEER
Riccardo Bongiorno and
Ann Bongiorno, Plaintiffs
File No. l7-050502 CH
Ronald Dodd, Defendant
There is no other pending or
resolved civil action arising out of the
transaction or occurrence alleged in
the complaint.
John L. Lengemann P 16553
Morrice, Lengemann & Miller P.C.
Attorney for Plaintiffs
202 East Third Street
Imlay City, MI 48444
810-724-2565
ORDER TO ANSWER
COMPLAINT FOR
FORECLOSURE OF LAND
CONTRACT
At a session of court held
in the Courthouse for the
40th Judicial Circuit
PRESENT: THE HONORABLE
NICK O. HOLOWKA,
CIRCUIT JUDGE
This matter having been brought
before the court on a motion of the
Plaintiff and it appearing to the court
that Defendant must be served by
alternate service as provided by stat-
ute and court rule;
IT IS ORDERED that the
Defendant, Ronald Dodd, shall file
with this Court an answer to the
Complaint for Foreclosure of Land
Contract or take such other action as
may be permitted by law within 28
days after the last date of publication
of this Order to Answer. Failure to so
do will result in a judgment by default
being entered against the Defendant.
The land in issue in this action is
described as: A PARCEL OF LAND
IN AND BEING PART OF THE
SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE
SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 31,
T8N, R12E, GOODLAND
TOWNSHIP, LAPEER COUNTY,
MICHIGAN, PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT
A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF
SAID SECTION 31, DISTANT N 0
DEG 21 00 E 508.85 FT FROM ITS
SOUTHWEST CORNER; THENCE
EXTENDING N 0 DEG 21 00 E
501.49 FT, THENCE S 89 DEG 29
48 E 882.41 FT; THENCE S 0
DEG 01 46 E 493.81 FT; THENCE
N 89 DEG 59 42 W 885.19 FT TO
THE BEGINNING. 10.0967 ACRES
Tax identification number 44-009-
031-017-00 commonly known as
1098 N. Summers Road, Imlay City,
Michigan 48444.
Order signed: January 27, 2017
Nick O. Holowka, Circuit Judge
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BERLIN
TOWNSHIP
BOARD MEETING
SYNOPSIS
JANUARY 9, 2017
Meeting called to order at
7:30pm by Supervisor Winn. Pledge
of Allegiance recited. Members pres-
ent: Parks, Klos, Winn, Christian &
Wittstock. January minutes approved.
Treasurers report approved. Fire
report given by Assistant Chief
Bonner: responded to 21 runs last
month (none billable). Planning
Commission report: worked on pheas-
ant farm site plan - public hearing will
be 3/2 at 7pm. Senior report: exercise
every Tuesday (10am), cards every
Thursday (11:30am) and 39 attended
potluck (every 4th Tuesday). Park
report: Easter Egg Hunt will be 4/9 at
2pm. Discussed: lagoon tower, audits
approved, next board meeting will be
3/6 and budget workshop will be 2/25
at 9am. Board member questions and
comments: MSU clinic about medical
marijuana attendance, trash disposal
rates will be going up and census will
be starting soon. Audience questions
and comments: ham radio tower issue
on Fox Ridge discussion (will contin-
ue to work through it) and Ed Smith
from Congressman Mitchells office
gave a presentation and offered his
help if ever we need it. Motion to pay
the bills made and accepted. Motion
to adjourn 8:05pm. A complete copy
of the minutes is available at the
township hall during business hours.
Karen A. Klos, Clerk
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TOWNSHIP
OF IMLAY
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-01
An ordinance to permit the
Township to recoup the costs and
expenses generated by emergency
service providers.
THE IMLAY TOWNSHIP
BOARD HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1. Definitions.
a. Controlled Substance. This
shall mean any substance defined
within MCL 333.7212 of the Michigan
Public Health Code, as amended, or
the Controlled Substances Act, 21
USC 801 et seq, as amended;
b. Emergency Service Fee. This
shall mean the cost incurred by the
Township, or billed to the Township,
as a result of providing emergency
services to a responsible person,
including but not limited to the fol-
lowing:
1. Personnel costs and
expenses incurred by police, fire, law
enforcement or other emergency ser-
vice providers (collectively referred
to as emergency service providers),
or other persons, public or private,
whom the Township engages to
respond to an incident or who respond
to an incident at the request of any
emergency service providers.
2. Other costs and expens-
es incurred by the Township in pro-
viding the emergency service or
attempting to collect a fee related to
the emergency service, including
legal and engineering fees or litiga-
tion costs and expenses.
3. Costs incurred in
accounting for emergency services
including billing and collection costs.
4. Costs associated with
deployment, including costs associat-
ed with dispatch and return of emer-
gency resources.
c. Hazardous Material. This
shall mean explosives, pyrotechnics,
flammable compressed gas, flamma-
ble liquid, combustible liquid oxidiz-
ing material, poisonous gas, poison-
ous liquid, poisonous solid, irritating
material, etiological material, radioac-
tive material, corrosive material,
liquified petroleum gas, or any other
hazardous material as defined by state
or federal law, including without limi-
tation the Comprehensive
Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act, as
amended, 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq; the
Toxic Substances Control Act, as
amended 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq; the
and personal property from which,
onto which, or related to which, there
is an emergency response incident and
service provided. All the foregoing
parties are jointly and severally
responsible.
Section 2. Liability for emergency
service fee.
Emergency Service Fees shall be
assessed against any responsible party
when the Township incurs costs and
expenses under the following circum-
stances:
a. Emergency Services provided
for any accident, or fire involving, or
related to any vehicle, motor vehicle,
trailer, aircraft, boat, snowmobile,
water craft, or implement of hus-
bandry. For purposes of this ordi-
nance, implement of husbandry
shall be as defined by MCL 257.21 of
the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code.
b. Emergency response to any
fire which could be set with a permit,
but for which a permit was not
obtained.
c. Emergency response to any
fire which could be set with a permit,
but which becomes uncontrolled
regardless of whether a permit was
obtained.
d. Emergency response to an
illegal fire under federal, state or local
law.
e. Emergency response to an
activity, event, or incident in violation
of federal, state, or local laws involv-
ing the use of fireworks.
f. Emergency response to a util-
ity line failure involving disabling of
any transmission or service line,
cable, conduit, pipeline, wire, or the
like used to provide, collect, or trans-
port electricity, natural gas, water,
sewer, communication, or electronic
signals (including but not limited to
telephone, computer, cable, televi-
sion, or other electronic impulses);
g. Emergency response related
to any release of hazardous materials;
h. Emergency response to prop-
erty or equipment owned by a railroad
or common carrier;
1. Emergency response to
any building, vehicle or structure
related to an investigation, arrest, sei-
zure, or conviction involving con-
trolled substances.
Section 3. Emergency service
fees, expenses or charges.
The Township Clerk shall pre-
pare an invoice for emergency ser-
vices and deliver the invoice by first
class mail to any responsible person.
The invoice is due and payable within
thirty (30) days of the date of mailing.
Invoices not paid within thirty (30)
days of the date of mailing shall
accrue interest at the rate of twelve
(12%) percent per annum.
Section 4. Appeal.
Any person determined to be
Section 6. Repeal.
The Township Board hereby
repeals Ordinance No. 2004-12,
adopted August 18, 2004.
Section 7. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect
30 days after publication.
At a regular meeting of the
Board of Trustees for the Township of
Imlay held on February 15, 2017,
Clerk Liz Makedonsky moved for
adoption of the foregoing ordinance
and Trustee Michael Guerin support-
ed the motion.
Voting for: 5
Voting against: 0
The Supervisor declared the
ordinance adopted.
Steve Hoeksema,
Imlay Township Supervisor
Liz Makedonsky,
Imlay Township Clerk
Certification
Elizabeth Makedonsky, Imlay
Township Clerk, certifies that the
foregoing is a true copy of Ordinance
No. 2017-01 which was enacted by
the Board of Trustees of Imlay
Township at a regular meeting held on
February 15, 2017.
Liz Makedonsky,
Imlay Township Clerk
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IMLAY
TOWNSHIP
BUDGET PUBLIC
HEARING
The Imlay Township Board will
hold a public hearing on the proposed
Imlay Township budgets for the fiscal
year April 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018 at
the Imlay Township Hall, 682 N.
Fairgrounds Road, Imlay City, MI on
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 7:30
p.m.
The property tax millage
rate proposed to be levied
to support the proposed
budget will be a subject of
this hearing.
Copies of the proposed budgets are
available for public inspection at the
Imlay Township Hall.
The Imlay Township Board will
provide necessary reasonable auxilia-
ry aids and services, such as signers
for the hearing impaired and audio
tapes of printed materials being con-
sidered at the meeting, to individuals
with disabilities at the meeting up to 7
days notice to the Imlay Township
Board. Individuals with disabilities
requiring auxiliary aids or services
should contact the Imlay Township
Board by writing or calling the fol-
lowing: Liz Makedonsky, Imlay
pick up. The bus must be removed
from Imlay City Community Schools
property no later than 2:00 p.m.
March 15, 2017
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DRYDEN
COMMUNITY
SCHOOLS
WILL RECEIVE SEALED BID
PROPOSALS UNTIL MARCH 22,
2017 AT 10:00 AM AT DRYDEN
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS,
DRYDEN HIGH SCHOOL 3866
ROCHESTER ROAD, DRYDEN MI
48428.
THE PROPOSAL WILL BE
FOR A LED LIGHTING
PROJECT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH BIDDING DOCUMENTS
AND APPROVED
SPECIFICATIONS
Dryden Community Schools
will not consider or accept a proposal
received after the above-specified
date and time for Proposal submis-
sion.
At the above-specified time and
place for receiving proposals, the
Board of Education, acting by its des-
ignee, will publicly open and read all
timely-received Proposals. The
Board of Education reserves the rights
to waive any irregularity or informal-
ity in its Request for Proposals
(RFP) process, to reject any or all
Proposals, to award Program compo-
nents by component, group of compo-
nents, or total Program, and to accept
the Proposal or Proposals which the
Board determines will perform in the
Districts best interests and will be the
lowest responsible bidder as required
by law.
Proposals are to be presented in
accordance with the RFP specifica-
tions. For a copy of the RFP, visit
www.dryden.k12.mi.us, the link
under the Business and Finance
department or interested parties can
pick up a RFP at the Dryden
Community Schools, 3866 Rochester
Road, Dryden MI 48428.
There will be a walk through on
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 10:00
AM. Please meet at Dryden High
School, 3866 Rochester Road, Dryden
MI. Questions regarding the RFP
may be addressed to Dan Campbell
via email at dcampbell@icschools.us
8-1
GOODLAND
TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
SPECIAL APPROVAL
LAND USE STANDARDS

VILLAGE OF
responsible for an emergency service Township Clerk, 682 N. Fairgrounds The Goodland Township
Resource Conservation and Recovery
fee may appeal that determination by Road, Imlay City, MI (810)724-8835. Planning commission will hold a pub-
Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6901 et
filing a written statement of appeal to lic hearing on Thursday , the 9th day

CAPAC
seq; the Hazardous Materials 8-3
the Township Board setting forth the of March 2017 at the Goodland
Transportation Act, as amended, MCL
reasons for the appeal. The written Township Hall, 2374 N. Van Dyke &
29.471 et seq; the Clean Air Act, as
Sons for a special land use approval
PUBLIC NOTICE defined by MCL 324.6502; the Water statement of appeal must be mailed to
under Section 4.03 N. of the Zoning
The Village of Capac, located at 131 N. Main St, Capac MI 48014,
Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33
USC 1381 et seq; and the Solid Waste
the Township Board within twenty-
one (21) days following the mailing DRYDEN Ordinance for an Ag Lime Storage on
being an Equal Opportunity Employer, will be accepting applications for Disposal Act, as amended, 42 usc of any invoice. The appeal stays pay- COMMUNITY 50 acres of property located at 1406
N. Van Dyke Rd. The property is
a temporary part-time position of Bookkeeper/office clerk until Friday,
March, 3, 2017. It is preferred that applicants have previous experience in
6901.
d. Release. This shall mean any
ment until a final determination by the
Township Board. The Township
SCHOOLS identified as tax parcel number
governmental financing and accounting, BSA accounting program, Word, actual or threatened spilling, leaking Board shall make a final determina- INVITATION TO BID 44-009-032-001-00 and is zoned
and Excel. The Village of Capac reserves the right to accept or reject any tion on any appeal within thirty-one Dryden Community Schools Agriculture/Rural Residential. You
pumping, pouring, emitting, empty-
or all applications. (31) days of the filing of any appeal will sell one used School Bus. 2000 are encouraged to attend this public
ing, discharging, injecting, leaching,
This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and its determination shall be in writ- Bluebird 72 passenger DT466E hearing. Any interested person may
dumping, or disposing into the air,
Crystal Potter ing. engine with 146,075 miles by sealed appear or be represented at the hear-
soil, ground water or surface water.
Capac Village Clerk Section 5. Other remedies. bid with a $1200 reserve. The bus will ing to make comments or ask ques-
e. Responsible Party. Means any
7-2 Default in payment shall be col- be sold as is and the District provides tions regarding the proposal special
individual, firm, corporation, limited
lectible through proceedings in dis- no warranty. The bus may be inspect- land use. Written comments can be
liability company, or any other legal
trict court or in any other court of ed by appointment only. Contact submitted to the Township Clerk at
entity responsible in whole or in part
competent jurisdiction. In addition, Brian Badder at (810)-724-9852 for 2374 N. Van Dyke Road, Imlay City,
for causing the need for emergency
Michigan 48444 prior to the hearing.

MUSSEY TOWNSHIP
service, or any person receiving emer- the Township shall have any and all additional information. Bids should
other remedies provided by law for be submitted on School form only. Mavis A. Roy
gency services, or any owner, tenant,
the collection of these charges. Bids to be opened March 7, 2017 at Goodland Township Clerk
occupant, or party in control of real
PUBLIC NOTICE 2:00 p.m. at Imlay City Community
School Board Office. All sales are
Goodland Township
Lapeer County
Mussey Township March Board of Review will be in session at the
Mussey Township Hall. 135 N Main, Mussey Twp. Michigan 48014 on
the following dates:
ATTICA TOWNSHIP cash or certified/cashiers check upon 8-1

Monday, March 13, 2017 9:00a.m. 1:00p.m. and 2:00p.m. 7:00P.M.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 2:30p.m. 8:30p.m.
Appeals will be heard by appointments. Please call 810-395-4915
If you are unable to make an appointment for the Board of Review,
you may appeal by mail to: Board of Review, P.O. Box 118, Mussey
Township, Michigan 48014. All mail appeals must be at the Township
Hall by 4:00p.m. March 14, 2017.
The tentative ratios and factors are provided by the St. Clair County
Equalization Department. The ratios and factors indicate the amount of
increase/decrease in the 2016 assessed value of each class of property and
are as follows:
TENTATIVE
CLASS RATIOS FACTORS
Agricultural 49.88 1.00240
Commercial 49.18 1.01667
Industrial 46.95 1.06496
Residential 45.32 1.10327
Personal Property 50.00 1.00000
8-3
BOARD OF REVIEW
The Board of Review will meet at the Attica Township Hall (4350 Pep-
permill Rd. Attica, MI) on:
Monday, March 13, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon & 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
and
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon & 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Organizational meeting, March 7, 2017 10:00 a.m.
Protest letter prior to March 13, 2017
TENTATIVE RATIOS & ESTIMATED MULTIPLIERS
CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER
Agricultural 49.66 1.00000
Commercial 49.28 1.00000
Industrial 49.73 1.00000
Residential 49.81 1.00000
Personal 50.00 1.00000
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IMLAY TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF REVIEW
The Imlay Township 2017 March Board of Review will meet at the Im-
lay Township Hall 682 N. Fairgrounds Road, Imlay Township, on Tuesday,
March 7, 2017 at 1pm for the Organizational Meeting. The Imlay Township
Board of Review will hear taxpayers appeals and protests on Wednesday,
March 15, 2017 from 9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm and on Thursday, March
16, 2016 from 1pm-4pm and 6pm-9pm. Protests by mail will be reviewed
if received by March 18, 2016. Poverty Exemption application and Veterans
Exemption applications can be picked up at the Imlay Township Hall.
TENTATIVE
CLASS RATIOS MULTIPLIERS
Agricultural 42.19 1.18511
Commercial 48.07 1..04015
Industrial 54.03 0.92541
Residential 48.33 1.03455
Personal 50.00 1.00000
Steve Hoeksema
Imlay Twp Supervisor

CITY OF
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NOTICE
LYNN TOWNSHIP IMLAY CITY

BOARD OF REVIEW 2017 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW BERLIN TOWNSHIP
The Lynn Township March Board of Review will meet at the Lynn
BOARD OF REVIEW
The March Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at
Township Office, (810) 387-3358, 13995 Yale Road, Lynn Township, 8:30 a.m. for its Organizational Meeting at City Hall, located at 150 N. Main NOTICE FOR MARCH, 2017
Michigan 48097 on the following dates and times. St., Imlay City, MI 48444.
The Board will organize and review assessments on Tuesday March THE BERLIN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET ON
The March Board of Review will hold hearings pertaining to assess-
7, 2017. The Board will hear protests from property owners on Monday THE FOLLOWING DATES AND AT FOLLOWING LOCATION: BER-
ments on:
March 13th and Wednesday March 15th. You may protest in person to LIN TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER LOCATED AT 740 CAPAC RD.,
the March Board of Review during the time periods listed below. Letter Monday, March 20, 2017 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ALLENTON, MI.
appeals are accepted in person or by mail at the office of Lynn Town- Tuesday, March 21, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 5:00 PM
ship. Letter appeals must be received in the office prior to March 15th MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 APPEAL HEARING FROM 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
2017. Lynn Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services The tentative ratios and estimated multipliers necessary to compute in- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017 APPEAL HEARING FROM 3:00 PM TO 9:00 PM
to individuals with disabilities upon 5 business days of written notice. dividual state equalized values are as follows:
PROTESTS BY MAIL MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN
March 7th 6:00p.m. Organizational Meeting CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2017
The tentative ratios and estimated multipliers necessary to compute indi-
AGRICULTURAL 49.93% 1.00000 vidual State equalized values are as follows:
March 13th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
COMMERCIAL 48.37% 1.03370
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
INDUSTRIAL 45.55% 1.09769 Ratios Multiplier
RESIDENTIAL 46.75% 1.06952 Agricultural 49.98 1.00000
March 15th 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
PERSONAL PROPERTY 50.00% 1.00000 Commercial 48.96 1.02124
6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Industrial 47.90 1.04384
For those residents and non-residents that are unavailable for personal Residential 45.97 1.08767
The tentative ratios and estimated multipliers necessary to compute
appearance to the review board, written appeals will be accepted. Written Personal 50.00 1.00000
individual state equalized values are as follows:
appeals should be mailed to: March Board of Review, 150 N. Main St., Im-
William Winn,
lay City, MI 48444, and must be received by the Board of Review at City
CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER Secretary, Board of Review
Hall by 12:00 p.m. on March 21, 2017.
Agricultural 49.11 1.00000
Americans with Disabilities Act: Individuals with disabilities requiring
Commercial 49.81 1.00000 NOTE: THE TOWNSHIP COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICAN WITH
auxiliary aids or services should contact the City Clerk by writing: City of
Industrial 48.03 1.04102 DISABILITY ACT AND IF AUXILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES ARE
Imlay City, 150 N. Main Street, Imlay City, Michigan 48444 or by calling
Residential 43.03 1.16198 REQUIRED AT THE MEETING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES,
(810) 724-2135. These meetings are open to all members of the public
Personal 50.00 1.00000 PLEASE CONTACT THE TOWNSHIP OFFICES AT (810) 395-4518 AT
under Michigans Open Meetings Act.
LEAST THREE (3) DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING NIGHTS.
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