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Making Hay
Convoy of area farmers brings hay to
Plains in wake of devastating wildfires
By Maria Brown Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado.
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor Thousands of livestock were killed and an estimat-
TRI-CITY AREA It was a whirlwind ed two million acres of land were scorched by the

Photo provided
weekend road trip but one full of meaning and flames. In Texas alone, nearly 500,000 acres were
memories. burned in the fires that began March 7. Four peo-
On Friday, a convoy of semis and trucks ple died in that state. Ranchers are now scram-
departed mid-Michigan enroute to Kansas and bling to find feed for the animals that remain and
rebuild pastures. Many lost what stored hay they Jody Holbrook and Eddie Fahley deliver round hay
Oklahoma and then turned around, returning to bales to Stan, an appreciative Kansas rancher who
Michigan late Sunday evening. had and it will be many months before those pas-
lost half of his beef cattle herd to wildfires earlier
Their mission was to deliver 300 round bales Making Hay page 4-A this month.
of hay, fencing supplies and feedall donated by
farmers, businesses and residents from Lapeer and
St. Clair counties and beyondto ranchers devas-
tated by recent wildfires.
Eddie Fahley, operations manager at Imlay
Citys Helena Chemical Company, was among the
Michigan contingent that headed southwest,
behind the wheel of a Helena semi loaded with
donated hay. Other local volunteer drivers making
the quick trip were fellow Imlay City Helena
staff Coy Hansen and Austin Roosen.
The whole trip went really well. One tire
blew on a pickup but other than that, we were
issue free, Fahley said.
The convoy made stops in Gates, Oklahoma

Photo by Aaron Boak, MFB

and Meade County, Kansas.
We went to a couple different towns and
delivered to a ranch, Fahley said.
He and his driving partner, Jody Holbrook,
took some of their hay to a ranch where the owner
had lost 1,000 acres of pasture and half of his herd
to the natural disaster. Convoy organizer Matt Schaller secures his hay load Friday morning before departing for
Earlier this month, wildfires swept through Oklahoma.

Bread rises to art form

Retired math teacher Don Davenport shares passion for crusty loaves
By Catherine Minolli shares his passion for bak-
Tri-City Times Editor ing bread, and elevates it
to an art form.

Digging deep
Almont village moves to
upgrade infrastructure,
...see pages 7-A
IMLAY CITY Simple pleasures
With a whisk in one hand Over the years, Don
and a cup of water in the has learned a lot about
other, retired teacher Don baking bread. As with
Davenport reminds the many things in life, when
crowd that hes a little bit it comes to a great loaf,
out of his element. hes learned that less is
Its a big crowd, too. A more.
full house inside the base- Flourwheat, white,
ment meeting room at the ryewater, a little salt and
Ruth Hughes Library. even less yeast is all it
Theyre all there for one takes, Don says. Don decorates a loaf of
reason: Bread. Not just any Hes perfected a meth- sunflower seed bread
bread. Good bread. Crusty od gleaned from a number with wheat pattern in
bread. Artisan bread. of resources thats yielded flour.
Simple, earthy bread. crusty, airy loaves without the dry ingredients, the
Photo by Catherine Minolli

Dons bread. kneading, punching down,

Taste for gold
With swift motions,
Don mixes the water, flour,
Ed Tech Culinary Arts salt and yeast concoction
students rise to top, and says, Im a math
...see page 6-A teacher, not a home ec
teacher.
Chuckles ensue. In his
own unique way, the long-
TRI-CITY time Almont educator
soupy mixture remains in
rolling out, and kneading the bowl, covered with
some more. plastic wrap. And it sits at
The secret to great room temperature.
bread? Don asks. Let Let it sit for 18 to 20
time do the work. hours, Don says. I write
Retired teacher Don Davenport reminds the Patience is a virtue the time on the plastic with
audience that hes a math teacher, not a home When Don talks about a sharpie to remind me.
ec teacher during bread baking demonstra- time, hes talking about 18
tion. hours or so. After mixing Bread page 4-A

However its spelled, Pi Days fun for kids

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tricitytimes-online.com Imlay City middle schoolers
participate in 3.14 mile run
By Tom Wearing
FACEBOOK Tri-City Times Staff Writer
IMLAYCITY
Theres more than one way
facebook.com to spell pie. Or is it Pi?
/Tricitytimes/ Regardless of ones
preference, Imlay City
Middle School science
teacher Juliann Kent chal-
The Tri-City Times lenged her students both
is printed on mathematically and physi-
recycled paper cally Tuesday, March 14 at
dents were running for a
good cause, raising more
than $60 for the local ani-
mal shelter.
It was a cold and
windy run, said Kent.
The runners were huddled
together at the starting line,
braving the wind gusts.
Setting off from the
middle school at around
2:45 p.m., the participants
Photo by Tom Wearing

the schools 2nd annual made their way along a

Pie/Pi Day Run.
Kent explained that the
event takes place on March
14 in acknowledgement of
Pis mathematical value of
3.14.
She added that the stu-
designated route that took
them to the high school,
Polly Ann Trail and back
again.
Kent said the first boy Pi Day Run coordinator, Juliann Kent, is pictured front and center on
Tuesday, March 14 as more than 60 middle school students prepare to
Pi Days page 4-A set off on a 3.14-mile run to raise funds for a local animal shelter.
Page 2-A-TRI-CITY TIMES-MARCH 22, 2017
Hunters Haven coming to Imlay
Heritage Church hosts event March 24-25 that will provide visitors
the opportunity to enjoy
hosted at Heritage Church
on Fri., March 24 and Sat.,
IMLAY CITY Lapeer County as well as many aspects of the out- March 25.
Hunting and fishing are a the surrounding areas and doorsman world. The event includes an
big part of the culture in there is going to be an event Hunters Haven will be incredible display of ani-
mal mounts, an interactive
hunting room, a hunting
Is your Farm Bureau Insurance
demonstration, chili cook-
off and so much more to
experience, says Pastor
Randy Hall in a press
agent located in another county?
release.
Scott Shultz, a national
and world title winner in
archery competitions, will
be on hand to share of his
Would you like to have a local agent?
adventures in the outdoors.
Shultz is the president/CEO
of Robinson Outdoor
Products, well known for
We would love to give you a quote on your policies. their ScentBlocker line.
Hall says Scott has pur-
We are Atkins Insurance, located in downtown Imlay City. sued his passion for bow-
hunting traveling around
the world many times while
Our agent Paul Atkins has 38 years experience filming for TV, field testing
and promoting
insuring farms, homes, and vehicles, both personal ScentBlocker products. pitalized several times
and commercial. In addition, Paul has extensive Today, he has taken
many of the North
experience in agriculture, having grown up on a farm American big game ani-
mals, most African game
and has a hobby farm today out in Imlay Township. including The Big 5
(except the elephant, so
really the Big 4) and hunted
We have several highly rated, and very competitive extensively in New
Zealand, Alaska, Arctic,
Farm-oriented insurance companies to choose from. and Mexico, Hall says in
the press release.
There are 95 P&Y qual-
Paul Atkins Youths suspects in larcenies
Atkins Insurance Group Charges pending against 5 juveniles
Local, Independent, Caring By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
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are pending against five
juveniles believed to be
responsible for a rash of
810.724.0548 car larcenies and at least
one home invasion.
Fax 810.724.7631 According to a press
release from the Dryden
Twp. Police Department,
the five teens were appre-
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County Sheriff s
230 E. 3rd St. Department in the
Ortonville area breaking
Imlay City, MI 48444 into cars there. When that
police agency learned two
of the five were from
Dryden, they contacted
atkinsins@gmail.com
local police who launched
their own investigation,
determining the same
group had broken into
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Heritage Church to host event for outdoor
enthusiasts March 24-25 in Imlay City.
ifying whitetails (his favor- comes to the event has a
ite animal) that Shultz has chance to win something.
taken with his bow and There will also be other
arrow, including four net
hunting/fishing gear avail-
Booners. Through all of able for auction. All pro-
those adventures, Scott has
ceeds of the event go to
been charged by a wounded connect youth to the out-
Cape Buffalo, chased by a doors through programs
Black Mamba, charged by such as Ray Howells
a Black Rhino, capsized in Kicking Bear Campout and
a frigid glacial river, stalked 3D archery shoot.
by a giant brown bear, This is going to be an
stranded for days in the incredible event that you do
Alaska bush (and in NW not want to miss, Hall
Territories), has been hos- says.
Hunters Haven begins
including SARS, infec- at 6 p.m. and will wrap up
tions, broken bones, stitch- around 8:30 p.m. on Fri.,
es, knee replacement, torn
rotator cuff, a broken back,
March 24 and Sat., March
25. Please no children
hypothermia, nearly under the age of 9. The cost
froze,.and once in Alaska is $10.
ran out of gas while flying Heritage Church is
in a Beaver float plane, the
press release says.
located at 543 N. Cedar St,
Imlay City. For more infor-
Hall says incredible mation call 810-721-7570
door prizes will be given or email infoIC@experi-
away so everybody who enceheritage.org.
where medical marijua-
na was taken, Officer
multiple vehicles in both
the township and village,
Jason Jenkins said in a
press release.
dating back to at least the Those five individuals
summer of 2016. allegedly went back to that
During the course of same residence at a later
the larceny from auto date, attempting to break
investigation, Dryden in for a second time. They
Twp. officers determined
one of the juveniles was
were unsuccessful but
instead, entered a shed on
responsible for the home
invasion of an occupied the property.
dwelling in the Victorian It is believed these
Meadows trailer park, juveniles may have been
responsible for as many as
30 or more larcenies from
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the cases were not report-
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Lapeer County Probate
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last years Blueberry Festival Auction.
Festival auction
is this Saturday
Doors open at Castle Creek Golf
Club at 5:30 p.m. on March 25
By Tom Wearing
Tri-City Times Staff Writer
IMLAY CITY The services for the event.
success of this Saturdays
(March 25) Blueberry
Auction is integral to the
success of the annual
Blueberry Festival.
The 2017 Auction/fund-
raiser takes place at Castle
Creek Golf Course in Lum,
starting at 5:30 p.m. with a
preview of auction items.
Sponsored by the
ImlayCity Area Chamber
of Commerce, the annual
Imlay City Blueberry
The more revenue we take in
on Saturday, the more
entertainment and activities
we can provide at the festival.
--Wendy Muehleisen,
Imlay City Chamber of
Commerce Director
Festival is scheduled for
July 21-22 in downtown
ImlayCity.
A $5 donation at the
door on Saturday makes
attendees eligible for door
prizes. A cash bar and food
will be available for pur-
chase.
Serving as the auction-
Almont math teacher
inspired a 2016 grad
MSUengineering student Heidi
Theisen nominates David Voyt
By Tom Wearing
Tri-City Times Staff Writer
ALMONT Almont
High School mathematics
teacher David Voyt will be
recognized as an inspira-
tional teacher by the
Michigan State College of
Engineering.
Voyt was nominated for
the award by former
Almont student Heidi
Theisen, who is currently
studying engineering at
Michigan State University.
Theisen, a 2016 Almont
graduate, and Voyt have
been invited to a March 25
breakfast reception at the
Kellogg Center in Lansing,
during which they will join
other Inspire Engineering
eer will be Brian Rowley of
Rowleys Auction Services,
who is again donating his
activities we can provide at
Funds raised from the
Blueberry Auction will go
toward the cost of the festi-
vals entertainment, chil-
drens games, contests, the
fireworks display and
numerous other festival-
related expenses.
Director eyes support
New Chamber Director
Wendy Muehleisen is hop-
ing for a large and generous
crowd, all intent on making
the 2017 Blueberry Festival
one to remember.
Attendees will have the
opportunity to bid on a long
list of items donated by
local individuals, business-
es and organizations.
Muehleisen said dona-
tions of auction items will
be accepted up until the date
of the auction.
( I E )
Aw a r d
nominees
and former
students.
The IE
Award rec-
ognizes
exception- David
al teach-
ers, after-
Voyt
school
program instructors, school
counselors and other edu-
cators who have inspired
students to study the field
of engineering.
The information was
conveyed to Voyt in a
March 9, 2017 letter from
Teresa Isela VanderSloot,
Director of Women in
File photo
The auction is very
important because it is the
single event that funds the
Blueberry Festival, said
Muehleisen. The more rev-
enue we take in on Saturday,
the more entertainment and
the festival.
We have some great
items going up for bids,
she noted. And theres
really something for every-
body, of every taste and
interest.
Among the items
expected to garner attention
at the auction, are:
Two tickets, plus parking
for comedian Chris Rocks
Sun., April 30 performance
at the Fox Theater.
Four tickets to the Detroit
Tigers Sat., June 3 game
versus the Chicago White
Sox.
Packages to the Soaring
Eagle and Motor City
Casino.
A pheasant hunting pack-
age to Rooster Ranch in
Ubly.
Dinner for eight at the
Chefs Table at the
Mulefoot Gastropub.
An antique rocking chair
donated by Jim Sillers.
A Yeti cooler, an ideal
gift for a hunter, camper or
fisherman.
A womans purse by
Michael Kors.
For questions or more
information about the
Blueberry Auction or to
make a donation, contact
Wendy Muehleisen at 810-
724-1361.
Engineering Recruitment
and K-12 Outreach at
MSU.
This award reflects
your active contribution in
changing and diversifying
the face of engineering and
the future of innovation,
said VanDersloot.
VanDersloot noted that
Voyt will be presented a
certificate of recognition
and a $200 reward funded
by MSU.
Almont High School
Principal Tim Woelkers
expressed pride in both
Voyt and Theisen for their
shared acknowledgement.
Congratulations to
Dave and Heidi, said
Woelkers. It is always
rewarding when we hear
from former students that
we had a positive impact on
their lives.
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Blueberry Festival
AUCTION
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Castle Creek Golf Club
5191 Lum Road, Attica
Doors Open at 5:30 pm Live Auction at 6:00 pm
Tickets are $5 at the door
Ticket price includes a chance to win a door prize Food and beverages will be available for sale
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS INCLUDE
*Area Rug * Gift Certificates to Local Businesses * Designer Purse * Google Home
* Kayak and Paddle * Motor City Casino Package * Eastern Michigan State Fair
Package *Art * Local Wine * Wood Storage Bench* Golf Outings * Jewelry
* Spa Package* Airplane Ride* Portrait Packages * Best Western Hotel Stay
* Yeti Items * Antique Chair * Day Camp * Horseback Riding Lessons * Tickets to
the Fox Theatre w/ Parking * Tigers Tickets w/ Parking * Pheasant Hunting
* Family Pass to Crossroads Village * Soaring Eagle Casino * Fitbit * Pet Training
& Supplies * Car Maintenance & Care * Mystery Items * Lottery Tickets *
Thank You donors to the 2017 Blueberry Auction . . .
Police Chief Scott Pike, American Tree, Bee Gees Family Shoes, Daisy Way Dog Training, B Naturals, Dr. Mark
Lamb, DDS, Sanctuary at Maple Vista, Imlay City Historical Society, StudioE Photography, Imlay City Veterinary
Clinic,Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds, Fire Chief Rick Horton, Blakes of Almont, Imlay City Womens Net
working Group, Kellys Pet Salon, Ray Swain, Dick Coulter, Inc., Jaliscos, Pix Theatre, Greg Irwin, Flying A Canine
Ranch, King & King, Narayan Physical Therapy, Dr. Young, DDS, Dairy Queen of Imlay City, Werners Hallmark,
Stu Davis, State Farm Doug Halabicky, Liebler Agency, Cindy Hummel, Rite Aid, Anytime Fitness, Champion En-
tertainments, Gibbards Elevator, Skyline Camp & Retreat Center, Imlay City Monuments, Security Credit Union,
Oz Motorsports, Jays Septic, Imlay City School of Martial Arts, The View Newspaper, The Spicer Group, La-
Barons Powersports, Greenias Outdoor Power, Riding to Impress, Alvin Norlin Pool, Cedar Lanes, Hartung, Vil-
lage Barn, Tri-County Bank, Hideaway Lanes, Scotts, Churchill Insurance, Noffert Dental, Muir Brothers Funeral
Home, Dodge Bros. Napa Auto Parts, Al Parsch Oil & Propane, Jim Sillers, Rickard, Denney, Garno & Associates,
OReillys Auto Parts, Tianas Dollar and Deals, Natures Grace Soaps N Such, Tom Youatt-City Manager, Heritage
Church, Me for Me Fitness, Clendenan Chiropratic, Beth Patrick, Dani HitchCox, Benny & The Jets, Imlay City
Auto, April DeLang, Crystal Champagne, The Muelfoot Gastropub, Little Bit of Everything, New China Buffet,
FortuneS Arcade, Little Ceasars, Cricket Wireless, Sprint Store, Great Clips, Montana Sweet Shop, Pinnacle,
Country Smokehouse, On The Avenue Salon, Holly Meadows, IC Athletic Boosters, Lapeer Rental, Castle Creek
Golf Club, Woods-N-Water News, Pizza Machine, Silver Grill, Imlay City Fish Farm, North Branch Rental, Big
Boy, Tri-City Times, BJs Maintenance, Attica Winery, Doodling Outback, Jets Pizza, Bryans Market, Timmers
Maryland Chicken, Better Buy Flag, North Branch Bakery, Videomation, Sunstar Tanning, Motor City Casino,
Paula Walton, Susans Stitch N Fix, Youngers of Romeo, Jennifer Bell, Gary & Judy Walton, Love 37 Boutique,
Super and Son, Owen Tree Service, Somewhere in Time Photography, E. G. Nicks, Best Western Lapeer, Rowleys
Tire & Automotive, Mandy Js Florist, Wah Wongs, B & B Auto, Hungry Howie s Pizza, Imlay City Family Prac-
tice, Kempf s Imlay City Florist, Creations Floral, Luckys, Four Seasons Scrap Irm, Days Inn, Lakestone Bank,
Campbells Local Harvest, Smokers Palace, Chemical Bank, Imlay City Dental, Salvage Sisters, The Pincushion,
Mortimer Lumber, Lumberjack Shack, Brown City Elevator, Gem & Diamond Specialists, BP, Imlay City Hard-
ware, Mette Financial Group, The Print Shop, Output Music and Entertainment, Barbara Yockey Law Firm, Chap-
mans Starter and Alternator Service, Milnes Auto Group, Dimmer Warren Ent, CCs Computer Repair, Nachos
Taco House, Imlay City Ford, Dons Auto Repair, Imlay City DDA, Parschs Auto & Tire, Steve Robbins State Farm,
Big Joes, McDonalds of Imlay City, Nicks Country Oven, Hungry Howies, Better Buy Flag.
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Making Hay: A
convoy of help
for Plains
from page 1-A
tures will be usable.
People were happy to see us
and lots of tears were shed.
These people have gone through
complete devastation...theyve
lost their houses and barns but
they were still trying to take us
out to dinner or wanting to write
us a check, Fahley said.
This was definitely the
experience of a lifetime.
Some of their donation was
delivered to a 4-H club in Kansas
thats volunteering their time to

Photo by Aaron Boak, MFB

feed close to 100 orphaned
calves.
Originally, the Michigan con-
tingent was due to deliver their
donations to a receiving station
operated by Texas A&M
University in the city of
Lipscomb in the states panhan-
dle but they were re-directed
enroute.
Organizing this campaign
from the start was Matt Schaller,
Fahley said.
Schaller, a truck driver with
Hunt Farms in Davison, said he
knew he wanted to do something
after reading about the people
who perished in the fire, in par-
ticular, a young Texas couple
who died trying to save cattle
and horses from the flames.
A friend of mine has a cou-
ple of trucks he was willing to
use but he didnt know where to
find the hay. I got on the phone
and put it on Facebook and the
The convoy of semis and trucks heads west on I-69 Friday enroute to the fire-ravaged Plains with hay, feed and fencing
supplies.
word spread like crazy. Weve
got a ton of stuff,Schaller said.
Fahley echoed Schallers
sentiments, noting that hay
donations flowed in from all
over the state and monetary
donations were used to cover
fuel costs. In-kind donations
were made too, like coolers
packed with food for each of
the drivers.
Weve received donations
from across the state, but farmers
and others in the Thumb have
really been a major supporter of
this, Schaller said.
He gives credit to his
employer, Bill Hunt, for donating
the use of one of his trucks,
along with fuel for the trip.
Sadly, just days after making that
commitment, one of Hunts own
barns was destroyed in a fire. No
one was injured in that incident,
but tools and machinery were
destroyed.
Schaller said kudos also go
to Cole Riverview Farms, locat-
ed in Shiawassee County, for
helping facilitate the hay dona-
tions and loading trucks.
Fahley said they were grate-
ful for the assistance they
received from state officials and
Michigan Farm Bureau when it March 26. We would be happy to
came to trip logistics. Typically pass any additional donations on
transport trucks need permits to to them, he said.
travel across state lines. Because Schaller said that hes heard
of the unique nature of this from other trucking companies
effort, several states waived that who would like to donate their
requirement while others let the services as well and he would be
hay convoy obtain short-term 72 happy to help coordinate another
hour permits. donation convoy.
Although their mission is For more information or to
done, Fahley said hes thinking make a monetary, hay or supply
about making another trip south donation, contact Fahley at (810)
after the busy spring planting 304-4651 or Schaller at (810)
season has passed. The group is 614-0968. Organizers from
also supporting other convoys. across the state are utilizing a
Theres another group from Michigan Convoy Facebook
Michigan headed to Kansas on page too.

Photo provided

Teacher Juliann Kent dons a pie hat to

acknowledge this years first-place girl and
boy winners Ana Lengemann and Tyler Pries.

Pi Days: students run

Photo by Catherine Minolli

in 3.14 mile fun for kids

Don Davenport demonstrates putting together the perfect loaf before a packed crowd at the Ruth
Hughes Library in Imlay City on Thursday. Find the recipe Don demonstrated on page 5-A.
Bread: sharing passion
for crusty loaves
from page 1-A
The next day, Don gen-
erously flours his kitchen
counter, gently pours the
dough out onto it, and with
floured hands presses it
somewhat flat.
From there, he folds the
dough onto itself in a let-
ter fold, and then covers it
with plastic wrap and lets
it rest for 15 minutes.
After that, Don recom-
mends using a dish towel
(not a terry cloth one), half
of which is sprinkled with
yellow corn meal.
With floured hands,
The secret
to great
from page 1-A The running times
were adjusted for those
and first girl to reach the who consumed pies at the
finish line back at the mid- mile marks.
dle school were cheered for Kent said only a few of
their outstanding perfor- 240 pies remained at the
mances.
Taking first-place
among the girl participants
conclusion of the run.
She added that Pi-Day
awareness was taught and
was Ana Lengemann, who
was followed closely by
discussed in the schools
science and STEM classes.
comes to an end, pre-heat
the oven and baking vessel runner-up Emma Kent. Whats in a number?
to 500 degrees. Don uses Finishing first among The number 3.14
parchment paper in his the boys was Tyler Pries, equates to the approximate
dutch oven, and reminds with Holden Redd finish- ratio of a circles circum-
the crowd that no grease or ing as the runner-up. ference in relation to its
oil is necessary nor is it In keeping with Pi/Pie diameter.
recommended. Day, runners were allowed The number has been
When the oven is pre- to take a break at various represented by the Greek
heated, use heavy mitts to mile marks along the 3.14 letter p since the mid-
remove the baking vessel mile route, during which 18th century and is some-
and set it on the oven door. they were able to eat a pie. times spelled out as Pi.
Pick up the towel in
two hands and carefully let
the dough slide off the
towel into the hot dish, he
says. Cover the dish and
bake for 30 minutes, and
then for another 15 to 20
minutes uncovered.
Youre looking for a
dark brown, caramelized
Photo by Catherine Minolli

appearance, Don says.

When the loaf is done,
bread? use the heavy mitts to turn
it out onto a rack or tip it
Let time on its side to cool.
A loaf of bread, Jennifer Lauwers, a former student of Don
do the glass of wine,
and thou
Davenports and a 1999 graduate of Almont
High School shares her experiences using her
work... Though Don has
increased his baking sup-
former teachers bread making methods.

pliesclay vessels, Don has also graduated Don has started an

--Don whisks, proofing baskets,
pastry scrapers, and the
Davenport like, he reminds the audi-
to decorating the loaves
with a dusting of flour in a
email list for a local bread
club, and hes working on
variety of patterns. Hes
also experimented with
a Facebook page called
Dons Bread Page. He
Photo by Tom Wearing

ence that for years he sim-

pick up the dough and
place it on that half, sprin-
kle more corn meal on top,
fold the other half of the
towel over onto it and let it
sit for one to two hours.
As the two hour period
ply used what he had at
home and baked his loaves
in Pyrex or Corning Ware.
He does recommend using
spring water, as the chemi-
cals in tap water may
inhibit the proofing pro-
cess.
additions like sunflower
seeds, cheese, black olives,
cranberries, raisins and
herbs. Regardless of the
additions, Don says the 18
to 20 hour room tempera-
ture proofing time is the
key.
invites anyone interested to
send photos of their bread
baking attempts and suc-
cesses, which hell post
and share on the page. For
more information email Pi Day Run participants brave strong winds
Don at dgdavenport@hot- and cold temperatures as they set off from the
mail.com. starting line in front of the middle school.
 Page 5-A-TRI-CITY TIMES-MARCH 22, 2017

Imlay City officials hail

arrival of LCSD & MSP
By Tom Wearing ness.
Tri-City Times Staff Writer Each department has its
own distinct space, com-
IMLAYCITY City plete with wi-fi access and
officials on Friday, March necessary furnishings to

Photo by Tom Wearing

17, rolled out the welcome
mat for Lapeer County
Sheriff Scott McKenna and
Michigan State Police
Lapeer Post Commander
Lt. Shannon Sims.
The heads of the two
local law enforcement
agencies were greeted by
Imlay City Police Chief
Scott Pike, City Manager
Tom Youatt, Mayor Walt
Bargen and County
Commissioner Ian Kempf,
who collectively applauded
a new collaboration linking
the three departments.
Under the terms of the
agreement, the Imlay City
Police Department will
conduct business and inter-
views.
Chief Pike acknowl-
edged that the furnishings
were donated free to the
police department by
Lapeer County Habitat for
Humanitys Re-Store.
Convenient access
Pike said the goal of the
collaboration is to provide
A Sheriffs decal has Sheriffs deputies and MSP
been affixed to the troopers with nearby and
door of new office for convenient access to work
use by local deputies. spaces where they can file
reports and conduct busi-
provide space for officers
from the Sheriffs ness and interviews.
Because the offices of
Department and Michigan
those two departments are
State Police to conduct
situated on the west side of
basic, but necessary busi-
the county, this arrange-
ment saves travel time and
the costs associated with
having to drive to Lapeer,
said Pike.
He added that the
arrangement provides an
opportunity for sharing of
information and enhanced
communication among
officers from the three
independent policing enti-
ties.
Another positive
Photo by Tom Wearing
On hand for Fridays ribbon cutting were:Imlay City Police Chief Scott
Pike, Lapeer MSPPost Commander Lt. Shannon Sims, Mayor Walt
Bargen, Sheriff Scott McKenna, Ian Kempf and City Manager Tom Youatt.
could be advantageous, the Sheriff Departments and the city commission
Pike stressed that the Imlay coverage area (700 square look forward to a long and
City Police Department miles), McKenna said the successful relationship
remains the official law collaborative arrangement between the police agen-
enforcement agency within should be particularly help- cies.
the jurisdiction. ful to his deputies. Were pleased and
MSP Lt. Shannon Sims, Moreover, said excited about this collabo-
who oversees both the McKenna, this collabora- ration, said Youatt. To
Lapeer and Port Huron tion demonstrates our abil- have this kind of police
Michigan State Police ity to work together as presence in our city should
posts, views the new police agencies.
prove to be beneficial to
arrangement as being help- And by working
everyone involved.
ful to him and his troopers. together, he said, we are As a matter of note,
We have a large geo- better able to ensure the should any of the partici-
graphical area to cover, safety of all residents. pating agencies wish to end
Sims noted. This location Speaking on behalf of the arrangement, they can
in Imlay City is ideal Imlay City was Manager do so but must provide a
because its right in the Tom Youatt who said he 30-day notice.
middle of our coverage
area.
If our troopers need to
set up an appointment, a
place to do reports or con-
duct interviews, said Sims,
Having access to this loca-
tion spares us from having

byproduct, said Pike, is

that it gives us a chance to
rub elbows and get to know
one another better.
Still ICPDjurisdiction
While the mere pres-
Sheriff Scott McKenna, MSP Lt. Shannon Sims ence of Sheriffs deputies
and Imlay City Police Chief Scott Pike share and Michigan State Police
coffee and laughs during official welcome. troopers in Imlay City
to drive all the way to
Lapeer or Port Huron.
Lapeer County Sheriff
Scott McKenna also allud-
ed to the advantage of hav-
ing a base of operations in
Imlay City.
Given the vast size of

Martin favored for police chief post

By Tom Wearing
Tri-City Times Staff Writer
ALMONT Though
still hours away from an
official decision, odds
seemed good Tuesday,
March 21, that Andy Martin
would be offered the Chief
of Police post later that eve-
ning.
Nine months have
elapsed since Martin
accepted the position of
interim chief after former
Police Chief Pat Nael
stepped down last June 21.
A sergeant at the time,
Martin was one of 13 peo-
ple to apply for the vacant
chiefs position following
Naels departure.
However, in early
October of 2016, Village
Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale
tendered her resignation,
creating two vacancies in
Almonts governmental
hierarchy.
Given the two voids,
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Almont he would be a good choice. For updates on this
Village However, he said he story visit www.tricity-
Council preferred to defer to the times-online.com and pick
members wishes of the village coun- up the March 29 print edi-
decided to cil. tion of Tri-City Times.
postpone The final decision will
ALMONT PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
the police be up to the village coun-
chief deci- cil, Connors said.
Andy sion until Council President Steve
Martin after a new
village
manager could be hired to
Schneider has also had
good things to say about
Martin.
and Great Start Readiness Program
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The hiring of Mike could initiate another search
Connors as village manager
in early January finally set
for a new chief, but sug-
gested that Martin had
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accept an offer from the vil-
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hours.
Near the end of the 2
hours, preheat the oven
and covered baking vessel

1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups water
Mix dry ingredients
well. Add water, mixing
with a fork until you have
a soupy mess. Mix until
you see no dry pockets of
flour. Cover the bowl with
plastic wrap and let sit for
18-20 hours at room tem-
perature.
On the next day, gener-
ously flour countertop and
coax the dough onto it.
With floured hands, press
the dough flat and fold it
onto itself in a letter fold.
Cover with plastic wrap
and let rest for 15 minutes.
Lay out a dish towel
(not terry cloth) and sprin-
kle half with yellow corn
meal. With floured hands,
place the dough on that
half and sprinkle more
corn meal on top. Fold the
other half of the towel onto
it and let it sit for 1-2
Its Coming...
to 500 degrees. (If you
dont preheat the baking
vessel, the loaf wont
knock out of it at the end
of the process).
When oven is preheat-
ed, remove baking vessel
with heavy mitts and sit it
on oven door. Pick up the
towel with both hands and
carefully let the dough
March 30, 2017
slide off the towel into the
hot baking vessel.
Bake for 30 minutes A crusty loaf of Dons
covered, and then for no-knead bread dust-
15-20 minutes more ed with flour in shape
uncovered. Remove and of a pineapple.
tip onto a rack or tip loaf
on its side to cool for at many variations on the
least an hour. recipe. Flour, Water, Salt
Resources & Supplies & Yeast by Ken Forkish
Don recommends fol- is another source. A copy
lowing Mark Bittmans of his book can be found
no-knead bread segment at the Ruth Hughes
on YouTube. More infor- Library.
mation is also available at For supplies and instruc-
breadtopia.com/no-knead- tional videos, Don recom-
bread/ and My Bread by mends kingarthurflour.com
Jim Lahey, who offers and breadtopia.com.
Page 6-A-TRI-CITY TIMES-MARCH 22, 2017
Culinary Arts students
have appetite for gold
Ed-Techs Sally Steinborn teaches recipe for success
By Tom Wearing
Tri-City Times Staff Writer
ATTICA Sally
Steinborn, Lapeer County
Ed-Tech Centers Culinary
Arts instructor, is express-
ing pride at the achieve-
ments of her students at the
Skills USA regional com-
petition, held in Port Huron
on Feb. 13-14.
Steinborn noted the
success of student Joey
Herrera of Imlay City, who
on the first day of the com-
Joey Herrera (center) of Imlay City earned
gold, Jessika Griewahn of Imlay City took 4th,
and Zack Bergstrom of Lapeer finished 6th.
Groundbreaking slated for Loves Travel Stop in Capac
April 24 marks beginning of 11,450 sq. ft. building project
By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
CAPAC Progress is
around the corner on two
projects that should contrib-
ute to the local economy.
At the March 6 council
meeting, President John
Grzyb reported that Loves
Travel Stops plans to break
ground for construction of a
new truck stop on April 24.
Grzyb said the company
has begun to apply for the
necessary permits through
Construction Code and have
pegged the fourth week of
the month to start work on
the site at Capac Rd. and
I-69.
Loves plans to con-
struct a 11,450 square foot
Country Store and 7,500
square foot tire shop with an
anticipated 2017 late fall or
early winter completion
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petition, captured a gold
medal.
Fellow Ed-Tech stu-
dents Jessika Griewahn of
Imlay City finished in 4th
place, and Zack Bergstrom
of Lapeer earned 6th place
at the event.
On the following day,
Brooke Haskins of Almont
earned a bronze medal,
while Elizabeth Irla of
Dryden took 4th place and
Adrianna Phouvone fin-
ished in 9th place out of 17
competitors.
Photo provided
date. The retail store and
filling station facility will
also house McDonalds and
Chesters restaurants.
Additionally, the vil-
lages engineers have
applied to the Michigan
Department of
Environmental Quality to
increase Capacs lagoon
capacity from 76 million to
109 million gallons per year.
In November, the coun-
cil authorized spending up
to $10,000 for Spicer to
complete a lagoon sewer
study. The village wanted to
ensure their lagoons had
sufficient capacity in light
of proposed development.
In addition to the Loves
Travel Stop, the villages
planning commission gave
the okay last year for
Hunters Crossing, a manu-
factured home community,
to expand contingent on
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In addition, Herrera and
Haskins each won scholar-
ships to Sullivan University
and Baker CIMin the fall.
As a result of their suc-
cesses, Herrera and Haskins
will compete in the state
Skills USAcompetition in
Grand Rapids on April 8
These students earned
their right to compete after
placing in the top 3 at the
local competition, said
Steinborn.
Steinborn noted that
like any other competition,
her students must possess
determination, commit-
ment and a strong work
ethic to be successful.
The students not only
earn scholarships, but life
experience, said Steinborn.
One only needs to watch
the Food Network to see
the onslaught of cooking
competitions prevalent in
our industry today.
Skills USA prepares
these students on how to
win with grace and deco-
rum, she continued. They
also learn how to commit to
a project and see it through.
Finally, she said,
they learn how to con-
gratulate those that do not
get to move forward. We
teach humility and perse-
verance, which are both
excellent life skills.
More gold for team
Steinborn added that a
five-member team com-
prised of students Jon Lord,
their engineers review for
water and sewer capacity.
Their Phase Two plan
calls for developing 105 lots
immediately north of those
already occupied.
A representative for
Hunters Crossing owner,
Sun Communities, said at
the time that they hoped to
start on the project in May
and wrap up in October.
In other council busi-
ness:
the council approved a
resolution to rezone resi-
dential properties that had
been classified as Central
Business District. Two
vacant lots on Neeper Street
are now classified as resi-
dential multi-family and
multiple properties on Mill,
Walker and Meier streets
are listed as single-family
residential.
Gryzb said the village
Fire destroys
house trailer
By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
MUSSEY TWP. A
house trailer was destroyed
by fire on Wednesday,
March 15.
Chief Jeff Kegler said
Mussey Twp. firefighters
were called to a residence
on Imlay City Rd.,
between Martin and
Kettlehut roads, just after
1 p.m.
A strong northwest
Dryden F.D. hosts fundraiser
DRYDEN The Dryden Twp. Fire Dept. will
host a Bowling/Euchre fundraiser on Friday, March
24 at Hideaway Lanes in Almont.
Registration begins at 7 p.m., followed by the
event at 7:30 pm.
The fundraiser will include: raffles, silent auc-
tions, concessions, a bake sale, strike ball and more.
For questions or information, contact fire depart-
ment Administrative Assistant Belinda Wagner at
810-796-3050.
Photo provided
Among those winning gold at the regional competition were team mem-
bers: Zack Willett, Jon Lord, Jesus Paramo, Kole Klebba and Kenny
Leuck, who prepared an appetizer, soup, entree and desert in an hour.
Kole Klebba, Kenny Lueck,
Jesus Paramo and Zack
Willett earned gold in the
Team Banquet category.
The winning students
in the team category were
required to prepare an
appetizer, soup, entree and
dessert in only 60 minutes.
Steinborn noted that
Photo provided
past students have earned
a plethora of scholarships
from culinary colleges
throughout the U.S.
If students do well at Brooke Haskins (left) of Almont, earned a
the states competition, bronze medal, while Elizabeth Irla of Dryden
more scholarships become took 4th and Adrianna Phouvone of North
available, as well as a Branch finished 9th at the competition.
chance to win a full-ride
scholarship to the New
York Culinary Institute of
Arts for the student that
wins gold at the national
competition in Kentucky in
late June, Steinborn said.
Our region is very
competitive. Students must
practice before, during and
after school to prepare.
Steinborn noted that
participants in the regional
Photo provided
competition represented
schools from Genesee,
Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac,
Bay Arenac, Saginaw and Shown above are Joey Herreras winning dish-
Lapeer counties. es at the Skills USA regional competition.
Photo by Maria Brown
The village has asked the state for permission to increase their lagoon
capacity in light of future development, including expansion of Hunters
Crossing, a manufactured home community.
hopes to pave Orchard ing, members passed a sions of the Metro Act or, if
Street, the road that con- motion stating that small not, the village would con-
nects Main Street to Deer cell tower companies inter- sider a proposal that out-
Park, sometime this sum- ested in installing equip- lines advantages for the vil-
mer. ment in the village limits lage, including monetary
at their Feb. 21 meet- must comply with the provi- compensation.
wind only fueled the
flames that engulfed a sin-
gle-wide house trailer, uti-
lized as a second home by
the residents, Kegler said.
It appears the blaze
began near the trailers
water heater. There was
not danger of it spreading
Photo provided
to adjacent buildings on
the property, he said.
Berlin Twp. firefight-
ers assisted on scene.
The trailer was consid-
ered a complete loss.
Legislator of Year
Safari Club International Chapter President
Dennis Gepfrey presents State Rep. Gary
Howell (R-North Branch) with Legislator of
the Year award at Safari Clubs annual ban-
quet last week. Howell chairs the House
Natural Resources Committee, and says he
looks forward to working closely with the
Safari Club to preserve and enhance hunt-
ing and fishing opportunities in our state.
The Safari Club International is a world
leader in wildlife conservation and habitat
improvement. The club is also helping fund
the pheasant habitat improvement project in
Lapeer County.

The Almont Village Councils recent decision to acquire a used vactor truck for $150,000 has turned out to be a valuable asset for DPW employees
who are cleaning out the sewers in advance of televising the lines.
A deeper look
Almont preps for visual inspection of infrastructure
By Tom Wearing
Tri-City Times Staff Writer
ALMONT Most of
us have precious little
knowledge and under-
standing of what lies
beneath our feet in the
form of infrastructure.
Things like knowing
the depth, direction, com-
position and condition of
municipal water and sewer
lines is essentially a mys-
tery.
And despite our reli-
ance on these systems,
most of us dont really
want to know whats
going on down there.
Ongoing cleanout
In Almont, DPW
workers are currently in
the process of cleaning out
the villages sewers in
preparation for Port
Huron-based Michigan
Pipe Inspections televis-
ing of the system.
The visual inspection
is expected to reveal prob-
lem areas within the sewer
system, and help deter-
mine plans for either
repairing or replacing
lines that are in greatest
need.
DPWSupervisor
Bryan Treat notes that the
cost of televising the
35,420 linear-foot sanitary
sewer system will come
from a $218,000 SAW
(Sewer, Asset
Management and
Wastewater) grant award-
ed the village last October.
The grant was award-
ed under the auspices of
the Michigan Dept. of
Environmental Quality
(MDEQ).
Upon completion of
the televising process,
Treat says DPW workers
and village officials will
have a better idea of
where weaknesses exist
within the system.
He says the goal is to
Almonts DPWworkers have been doing their part to help minimize
costs associated with the upcoming televising of the villages sewer
system. The project is being funded through a $218,000 Michigan SAW
grant.
identify specific problem
areas and establish which
of those problems are of
the greatest priority.
The results of the visu-
al assessment will give
village officials the infor-
mation it needs before set-
tling on a specific protocol
for making repairs or
replacing unfixable sec-
tions of pipe.
Map is 95 years old
Treat says the only
surviving map he could
find of the villages origi-
nal sewer system dates
back to 1922.
They put in new of this project.
sewer leads along Main
Street during the last
major (M-53) street proj-
ect, says Treat, but just
about everything is the
original clay tile pipe,
He also points out that
the villages sewer plant
did not become operation-
al until 1956.
Prior to that, raw sew-
age either drained into
septic tanks or eventually
found its way into the
Clinton River.
In 2013, DPW work-
ers, with the aid of Rowe
Engineering, were able to
map out about 80 percent
of the villages known
sewers.
That still leaves about
20 percent, says Treat,
who blames meandering
tree roots for causing most
of the damage to the vil-
lages sewers.
Thats our biggest tive of the villages deci-
battle, he says. The tree sion in 2013 to purchase a
roots tend to follow the
sewage. They grow
through the joints and end
up causing blockages and
breaks in the system.
Treat says the DPWs
ongoing effort will help
save the village the cost of
having to hire outside
contractors to conduct the
cleanout.
Like any other
municipal DPW crew,
says Treat, we are only
able to do basic repairs.
We still have to call in
excavators and contractors
for the major projects.
Regardless, Treat and
his fellow DPW workers
are happy to do what they
can to help minimize
costs.
The village stood by
this department during the
bad economic times,
Treat recalls. We appreci-
ated that support, and now
we want to do what we
can to help offset the costs
Vactor truck useful
Treat is also apprecia-
DPW Supt. Bryan Treat said that in a period of
just three hours on Friday, workers extracted
enough debris to fill the (above) flex rake at
the villages wastewater treatment plant.
used vactor truck for the
DPW, at a cost of
$150,000.
He says the vactor
truck has been particularly
useful in sucking debris,
grease, fats, oils, rags and
various other objects from
the sewers.
You wont believe
what we find in the sew-
ers, Treat says. Were
Photo provided
very fortunate to have the
vactor truck, because not
all departments have one.
As evidence of the
effectiveness of the equip-
ment, Treat says that in
just three hours last
Friday, DPW workers
extracted enough materials
to fill the flex rake at
the wastewater treatment
plant.
Finding manholes
Treat adds that another
beneficial byproduct of
the SAW grant project has
been the discovery of bur-
ied manholes.
Youd be surprised
how many manholes have
been buried over the
Photo provided
years, he says. Theyre
under driveways, road-
ways, fields and parking
lots.
This project is going
to help us determine the
number, the locations and
the conditions of those
manholes.
In an effort to reduce
the introduction of damag-
ing items and materials
into the villages sewers,
Treat urges residents to
take precaution when
flushing items into the
sewers.
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We are asking our conditions of the villages
residents to be careful aging sewer system.
about what they flush This is a really big
down their toilets, Treat deal for the community,
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Leader Arlan Meekhof says he doesnt see Instead, Republican Social Security tax applies country for their health care Carolyn Medland
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Daley was transparent representative

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ings, and says he believes thats transpar- A recent editorial about
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government-appointed) officials are doing
behind the scenes.
do not respect the right of
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with the Lapeer County
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Not one simple question
one politician has ever
attempted to be totally
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listen and respond to all my
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Mr. Kevin Daley. We have
never agreed on any policy
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One mans junk is
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They say one mans
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sure. If thats the case, the
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Festival in July could use
all you have to donate for
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Save your clean and
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Center April 17 through
April 20 from 9 a.m. to
noon. The items will be
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then ever.
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the mark to be a great state
senator. I only wish he
would join us as a great
Democratic senator.
Respectfully,
Gary Cooley
North Branch
us to offer Kids Central this
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the other good things we
have had in the past, only
bigger and better.
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W hen youre home, you know what I said, dont

Love bombs found in kitchen

Love doesnt just sit
there, like a stone; it has to
be made, like bread,
remade all the time, made
new.
~Ursula K. Le Guin
I learn this the hard way...
about both love and
bread. Neither just sit
there like a stone, and if
they do, thats what you
end up with. Something
hard. Rocky. Impenetrable.
Heavy.
Working on remaking
both love and bread is
indeed a daily task. For me
theres no better reminder
of this than my first trip to
Italywhere a new love
greeted me every single
day, like a bomb. Well, not
like a bomb. I use the
word in a more literal
sense.
Im talking about the
Italian bomba bread. That
crusty yet chewy loaf
thats full of hot air, again,
literally.
Shaped like a little
bomb itself, its a stunning
addition to any kitchen
table and will knock you
out with the first warm,
tender, crackling bite.
Im reminded of the
bomba breadand com-
pelled to try to make it
myselfafter attending
Don Davenports Bread
Talk at the library. A mas-
ter of the craft himself,
Dons experimented with
all sorts of methods and
tools, and has even visited
the coveted Bread Alone
bakery in New York, made
famous by a riveting book
of the same name written
by Daniel Leader.
Observations in ink...
Catherine Minolli
Dons talk brings me
back to that first, glorious
experience in Italy, staying
at my sisters apartment in
Torino. While shes at
work every day, I walk to
the bakery in her neighbor-
hood in the morning to get
a fresh bomba. Virginia
had shown me around the
shopping stops within
walking distance, and after
the first stop at the bakery,
I was hooked.
I had to have a bomba
in order to get through the
day. Hot and steamy, I
soon learn that the round
loaf is even tastier when
slathered with some chest-
nut butteranother sweet,
savory nutty concoction
thats readily available in
Italy.
The trek to the bakery
is like walking to church
the bomba and diffusione
di castagno a daily com-
munion of sortscom-
muning with all the ele-
ments and gifts of our
blessed mother Earth and
her gifts of grain and rain
and flowers that become
fruits and nuts.
After the ten days at
my sisters apartment, I
seriously dont know how
Im going to start my day
back at the old homestead
without the morning ritual.
I decide to try to make
bomba at home, and expe-
rience some limited suc-
cess. Its best eaten right
out of the oven, so its one
of those things youll want
to be prepared to share
with a glass of wine and
someone you loveboth
of which you can re-create
every, single day.
Thank you, Don, for
the inspiration. Heres the
recipe from Sunset
Publications for anyone so
inclined.
1 package active dry
yeast
2 cups warm water
(110OF)
About 1/2 cup extra-
virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
About 6 cups all-pur-
pose flour
In a large bowl, soften
yeast in warm water, about
5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup
olive oil and salt. Add 3
1/2 cups flour; beat until
dough is stretchy and elas-
tic. Stir in 2 1/4 cups more
flour. To knead with a
dough hook, beat the
dough at high speed until it
is stretchy, elastic, and
comes away cleanly from
sides of bowl, about 3 to 5
minutes; if dough is still
sticky, add more flour, 1
tablespoon at a time. To
knead by hand, scrape
dough onto a floured board
and knead until smooth
and elastic, about 10 min-
utes; add flour, as required,
to prevent sticking.
Place in a large bowl.
After kneading either way,
cover dough with plastic
wrap. Let rise in a warm
place until doubled, about
1 hour; or let rise in refrig-
A true love bomb...
Italian bomba bread.
erator overnight. Punch
dough down. On a well-
floured board, divide
dough into 5 equal pieces.
Working with 1 portion of
dough at a time, lightly
knead to make a smooth
ball (keep remaining
dough covered with plastic
wrap). With a floured roll-
ing pin, roll ball evenly
into a round 1/8 inch thick
and 11 inches wide; occa-
sionally lift round and dust
with flour to prevent stick-
ing. Carefully transfer
round to a greased 12- by
15-inch baking sheet (take
care to keep evenly thick
and avoid puncturing). does it? I think its one of
Bake, 1 at a time, on
the bottom rack of a 550OF
oven until golden all over
and puffed, 4 to 6 minutes.
Transfer hot breads to
serving board, brush with
remaining olive oil. Serve
hot or warm.
Bon Appetito!
Email Catherine at
cminolli@pageone-inc.
com.
cant go home, right?
Thats a line right out of
some light lunchtime con-
versation this past week.
When I heard my friend
say it, I felt my way around
a little, testing the waters.
I had yet to come up with
something for this weeks
perspective on life, and
sometimes little slices of
banter like this are just
what it takes to get some-
thing going. Still, I try very
hard to be discerning about
what folks are willing to
share. So I said, If...this...
should happen...to find its
way into the column next
week...
She grinned. Go for it.
They'll recognize it.
Heres the conversation
in it's entirety, as well as I
can recall it.
I had bought a salad.
Friend #1 said, Oh! That
just reminded me that I had
a coupon at home for $$
off on one of the salads. I
was going to take it home
for tonight. But I forgot the
coupon.
Friend #2: I have an
extra coupon. You can have
it. How do you SAY it?
Coo-pon, or Kew-pon?
Ive never really known.
Me: Coo-pon, Kew-
pon? To-may-to, to-mah-
to? I don't think it matters,
those.
Friend #1: Oh...I dont friend looks at me and
know. I have people in my
life who give me a hard
time over some things.
They say I pronounce
things funny. Like...OK...
heres one. Once we were
at my house, and I said
something like, Oh...you
know, that show with the
nikked people on it. You
you? And she looks at
Friend #3.
Friend #3: Yes.
She looks at me. You
know, right?
Me: Sure. I dont
know what show that is,
but yes. I know what you
mean.
Well,
Friend
#1 con-
tinued.
They
gave me
such a
hard
time
over it I
went
into the
kitchen,
I was so upset. I wanted to
throw things! You cant go
home when youre already
home.
I dont know, she
continued. Im too old to
change. Im just gonna
keep saying things the way
I say them.
Me: To-ma-to, to-
mah-to; coo-pon, kew-pon;
naked, nikked. It probably
doesnt matter. You proba-
bly wont win a spelling
contest on it, but you are
who you are, and I dont
think it really matters how
you say it. I wouldnt
worry about it.
After a little pause, my
says, Yeh...I guess there
IS an a in there, isnt
there?
And yes...there is. But I
wouldnt change a thing
about my friend, and I
dont think the other people
in her life would either.
Email Willene at
willenetanis@aol.com.

Legendary car man born in Capac
D uring World War II the
American automobile
industry shut down so that
the companies could make
war material as part of the
Arsenal of Democracy.
Consequently, when the war
ended and the GIs came
home, there was a demand
for cars.
It took the
All the Liblong day.. Big Three
(GM, Ford,
Chrysler)
awhile to
gear back
up for car
production,
and for the
Rick most part
Liblong they pro-
duced, at
least for a
while, cars that looked like
they did before the war.
Those were the dies and
parts that the companies
had.
The new consumers,
though, were looking for
something new. Many of the
returning veterans were tak-
ing advantage of the GI Bill
or returning to work in the
nations factories and were
building and buying houses.
Making the Baby Boom
generation was also a priori-
ty.
One of the men who
sought to fill the need for a
new, modern marvel on
wheels was born on a farm
near Capac, Michigan on
September 21, 1903. His
name was Preston Tucker.
His dad worked on the rail-
road and his mom was a
Tucker at his Chicago factory before its demise.
Snow signals and other blessings
W e scooped up our
Irish oatmeal: cinna-
mon, pecans, brown sugar,
and milk blended with
cooked rolled and steel cut
oats. If we hadnt run out
of dried black currants, my
husband wouldve thrown
them in, too. Hes perfect-
ed what he calls curing
oatmeal.
Third month into his
retirement, our spoons
chinked in this profoundly
quiet house. The refrigera-
tor and furnace rested as
whirlwinds of ice crystals
played at the kitchen slid-
ing door. The snow had
washed the sky blue as the
Virgins robe.
It seemed the definite
set of circumstances to
cause the atmospheric phe-
nomenon of a sundog. So I
ran to the window and
shielded my eyes toward
the eastern sky. The morn-
ing mustve been too far
spent for the suns double
rainbow.
An ache to hug my
daughters necks-to hear
Market is back to where it was in 2006
It has taken a decade
but the local real estate
market is back to where it
was in 2006. Here are the
yearly statistics for the last
ten years. These figures are
comprised from Realcomp
MLS data and consist of
Lapeer County residential
homes only.
2016 - 1,207 homes sold
with average sale price of
$170,986
2015 - 1,247 homes sold
with average sale price of
$157,314
school teacher.
Im not sure if Preston
ever learned much about his
birthplace or exhibited any
Capac values because his
parents moved to Evart, MI
in Osceola County shortly
after his birth. But it is fair
that Capac count him as a
native son.
Prestons dad died when
the boy was only two and
his mom moved the family
to Lincoln Park, MI where
Tucker spent his childhood.
Like most boys of that era,
including my dad, Preston
had a great fascination
about the many new
mechanical wonders that
were popping up around the
world, especially the auto-
mobile. He had learned to
drive by age 11. I hope
there are no 11-year-olds
driving out there today. But
there were lots more wide
open spaces for him to trav-
el back then.
When he was 16 he
started buying cars, refur-
bishing them and selling
them at a profit. Later, to no
ones surprise, he became a
car salesman. For a while
he worked on the assembly
line at Ford Motor
Company and he and his
wife bought and operated a
gas station. He also joined
the Lincoln Park Police
Department because he
loved the fast cars and
motorcycles.
But after he used a blow-
torch to cut a hole in the
dashboard of a police cruis-
er to heat the interior pas-
Honest Living . . . them call
Mom!
passed
through
me.
As
life goes,
our nest
grew
quieter
with the beauty of the Lord.
each I recalled such an excep-
departure
of our
three girls. I learned the
rhythm and voice of our
household appliances, the
furnace and its boom when
it cooled.
Youre lucky this thing
didnt burn your house
down, the heating and
cooling technician said two
years ago.
We replaced that fire
hazard with a more energy
efficient model. Alas, the
new furnace lacks person-
ality, but the new hot water
system hisses with its sis-
ter, the softener. And I
wont part with our vintage
clothes dryer. Old Faithful
Ask
Alex...
The real
estate and
mortgage
expert!
2014 - 1,196 homes sold
with average sale price of
$145,739
2013 - 1,301 homes sold
senger compartment of the
car, his days as a cop came
to an inglorious end.
One of his friends hired
him to sell Studebakers at
his Detroit dealership, and
Tucker was a natural. I
guess he had to be to sell
Studebakers while Ford and
Chevy dominated the mar-
ket.
Tucker moved to
Memphis, Tennessee and
then Buffalo, New York.
There he sold Stutz,
Chrysler and even Pierce
Arrow cars.
The lure of fast cars led
him to Indianapolis, where
he got to know some of the
engineers designing and
building race cars. By 1939
he had become well known
in the auto industry.
Moving to Ypsilanti,
Michigan he set up a
machine shop. He devel-
oped a combat vehicle that
is said to have a top speed
of 100 MPH though the
U.S. Army didnt buy it.
Tucker had also produced a
gun turret for the vehicle.
The U.S. did buy some of
those for military vehicles,
including the B-17 bomber.
Never one to sit still, he
moved to New Orleans and
worked with Andre Higgins,
famous for developing the
landing craft used on
D-Day. But in 1943, Tucker
moved back to Michigan to
set up the Tucker
Corporation in the hopes of
building his own car after
the war.
In 1946 Tucker
Photo provided
complains a few seconds
when we start her up, but
she keeps on ticking. Its
that or the Scrap Metal
Recycler.
Then came the moment
I wait all winter to witness.
Snow signals whirling up
from barren treetops-
Natures telegraph. Behold
for you, Mom.
My mother passed the
tional winter morning with
my mother. She also loved
Irish oatmeal, although she
didnt name it so. Her last
winter with us, we sipped
tea and watched the wind
blow powdery flakes up
and over the landscape.
Mom, look at those trees
sending up smoke signals!
"I can't see that far, Iris."
Macular degeneration had
claimed sight in one eye,
and Alzheimers her sense
of smell and taste. We
could no longer talk reci-
pes and family stories. In
that season of sitting still,
we held onto our tea mugs
for dear life.
When we climbed the
with average sale price of
$124,623
2012 - 1,288 homes sold
with average sale price of
$107,623
2011 - 1,083 homes sold
with average sale price of
$98,521
2010 - 1,246 homes sold
with average sale price of
$96,136
2009 - 1,247 homes sold
with average sale price of
$86,826
2008 - 1,008 homes sold
with average sale price of
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designed a car with innova-
tive features, modern styling
and safety features not on
other models. His specifica-
tions called for a water-
cooled aluminum block flat-
6 rear engine, disc brakes,
four-wheel independent sus-
pension, fuel injection, seat
belts, a pop-out windshield,
a padded dashboard and
locating all instruments
Photo provided
within reach of the steering
wheel convenient to the
driver.
The most recognizable Preston Tucker and early design of his car.
feature of the Tucker 48
(named for the year of the
model) was a directional
third headlight (known as
the Cyclops Eye) that
would activate at steering
angles of greater than 10
degrees, to light the cars
path around corners.
Wikipedia tells us that only
51 cars were made before
Photo provided
the company folded on
March 3, 1949, due to nega-
tive publicity initiated by
the news media, a Securities The innovative and stylish Tucker 48.
and Exchange Commission
investigation and a heavily sue those dreams. And Jim Toles for suggesting the
publicized stock fraud trial where would America be topic for this column.
(in which allegations were without people like that? Email Rick at
proven baseless in court Special thanks to reader rick.liblong@cox.net.
with a full acquittal).
Speculation exists that the
Big Three automakers and
Michigan Senator Homer S.
Ferguson also had a role in
the Tucker Corporations
demise.
Preston Tuckers reputa-
tion, however, rebounded
after the acquittal. His opti-
mism was remarkable.
After the trial was over, he
was quoted as saying,
Even Henry Ford failed the
first time out.
Unfortunately, Preston
Tucker, son of Capac, died
of lung cancer on the day
Photo provided
after Christmas, 1956 at age
53.
Most of the Tuckers
produced are still around in Tucker interior. Pop-out windshield, padded
museums or private collec- dash, easy to see intruments.
tions. If you can find one,
be prepared to pay well over
one million dollars for it.
Ive only scratched the Academic All-Star
surface here. Preston Tucker
had a fast-paced life and
was truly one of those
Americans who dreamed Brooke Miller
big and did his best to pur- Senior ~ Capac High School
Brooke is the daughter of
Sheryl Miller.
She has a 3.5 GPA.
Brooke is a National Honor
Society member and attends
stairs at night for bed, I
followed behind. Shed
grip the railing and say,
Blue Water Middle College.
Her best memory from high
school will be freshman year
Iris, dont ever get old. when she met friends and continued to grow person-
Ill do my best, ally.
Mom. Then Id tuck her Brooke envisions a successful life for her to include
in. doing whatever makes her genuinely happy.
Im so thankful for One thing on her bucket list is to travel across the
my five babies, shed say. world to help make a difference in many lives.
And were thankful Brookes best day ever would be traveling and
helping others.
If she had $1,000 to give to any cause, she would
following June before my give it to the Cancer Fund of America.
middle daughter was mar- Her plans for the future include earning an associ-
ried in July. As then, the ates degree at St. Clair County Community College
Wheel of Life turns within and then studying medicine with hopes to work with
and without us, each sea- young children.
son sending up its signal:
Sit. Watch. Listen to those
you love.
Dear Reader, Im hold-
ing my teacup, reading sig-
nals of what is to come.
Academic All-Star
Letting go what I must.
Holding close the miracu-
lous moments given me.
Sundogs. Snow smoke.
Alexis Wesch
The scent of my daughters Senior ~ Capac High School
skin. Alexis is the daughter of
I rest in the promise of Shannon Drake and Mark
eternal life. Wesch.
Email Iris at She has a 3.67 GPA.
irisleeu@sbcglobal.net. Alexis participates in basket-
ball and belongs to a Lapeer
County 4-H club.
Her best memory from high
school will be playing sports she loves and spending
$119,047
2007 - 877 homes sold
time with her teammates.
Alexis envisions a successful life for her to include
with average sale price of
$149,459
getting the job of her dreams.
One thing on her bucket list is to go skydiving or
2006 - 938 homes sold bungee jumping off a bridge because she considers
with average sale price of herself an adrenaline junkie.
$172,877 Alexiss best day ever would be spent going on a
If you have any real trail ride with her horse.
estate or mortgage related If she had $1,000 to give to any cause, she would
questions please Ask give it to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation because
Alex by email at Alex@ Ive had multiple people in my family affected by
RealtyVolution.com or by this disease so its a problem close to my heart.
phone at (810) 664-1819. Her plans for the future include attending Saginaw
You may see your question Valley State University with an interest in criminal
and answer featured here. justice and psychology.
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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
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
more info.
Almont and Dryden area
senior citizens meet the 2nd
Tuesday of the month at 12
p.m. at the Almont Lions
Hall, 222 Water St., for a
potluck and program. Call
798-8210 for more info.
Adults 55 and over are 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, bever-
ages provided. Senior stretch
exercise on Tuesdays 10-11
a.m. Potluck luncheons will
be served the 4th Tuesday of
every month at noon. Call
810-395-4518 for details.
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.
atticaumc.org.
The Attica Food Bank at the
Attica United Methodist
Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is
open from 2-4 p.m. the 2nd
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
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16
Family of
Christ
Lutheran Church -
Missouri Synod
7191 Imlay City Road
Imlay City
Bible Study - 9:00 am
Worship Time - 10:30 am
Childrens Church - 10:30 am
Phone 810-724-2620
lutheranfamilyofchrist.org
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 voucher
will be received before you
stop in to shop. Any ques-
tions, 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 contact 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
generosity of those who give
their time to this effort.
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
Whether you like to give Wednesday in the Lapeer
tours, weed in the garden,
help with collection care, or
Court House for personal Fundraisers
protection order clinic. For
do office work the museum info 810-246-0632.
Woman's Life Chapter 855
needs you. If your interests will continue its Bottle &
are in history you are with FOR WIDOWED MEN &
WOMEN: Lunch-Cards- Can Drive, to help those in
the right crowd. need, throughout the year of
Friendship. Join us every
The Almont Community 3rd Tuesday of each month 2017. Call for the nearest
Historical Society Museum
is open Saturdays from 1-4
from 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at drop off location. For large
donations a pickup service is
Cavis Pioneer Restaurant,
p.m. Please stop by and available. 810-392-5136.
5600 Lapeer Rd. in Kimball
learn about your communi-
Twp. 48074. No RSVP neces- The Imlay City Christian
ty. Society meetings are held sary. For more info call
at the museum on the second School is holding a fund-
Joanne K. at 810-324-2304. raiser for TAFFY (Tuition
Monday of the month at 7 This activity is sponsored by
p.m. For more info call 810- Assistance Fundraising For
Widowed Friends, a peer Youth). Come join us for
796-3355. support group www.wid-
euchre the 2nd Saturday of
owedfriends.org.
Youth Events Widowed Friends invites all
each month at 7 p.m. at the
Imlay City Christian School,
widowed to join us for 7197 E. Imlay City Rd. in
Ready, Set, Go! Workshop.
breakfast and friendship in Imlay City. For more info,
This is a FREE workshop
a safe setting every 2nd and call 810-724-5695.
for 3-5 year olds & parents/
caregivers! Enjoy fun proj- 4th Monday of the month at
9 a.m. at Seros, 925 Gratiot
Events
ects that will develop your
childs skills and prepare in Marysville. For more info,
them for school! Children call Julie at 810-388-0868.
also enjoy a snack, story Celebrity Autograph
Lapeer County Families
time, and a free book! Call Auction - In preparing for
Against Narcotics group
the Family Literacy Center its Friday, March 31st annu-
meets the 2nd Tuesday of the
today to reserve your seat at al "Celebrity Autographed
month at Faith Christian
810-664-2737 and for more Items Auction", the Lapeer
info on dates and times. Fellowship, 69 W. Nepessing
St. in Lapeer. Call 810-667- County 4-H Youth Program
is seeking donations from
Play groups available. Free 6
week sessions. At these
0119 for more info or email
faithchrist09@aol.com. the public of autographs of
famous people. Autographs
FREE 90-minute play-
groups, children will partici- TOPS 620 Lapeer weight- can be of all types of well
loss group meets Tuesday known persons on any type
pate in storytime, develop-
mentally appropriate games nights at the Hunters Creek of item (authors on books,
Mobile Home Park Club sports stars on balls, movie
and crafts, learn new skills,
and enjoy a snack and social House, 725 DeMille Rd. in stars on photos, etc.) With
Lapeer. Weigh-in from questions or to make a dona-
time with other children.
Parents will have the chance 6-6:30 p.m., meeting from tion, call the Lapeer County
6:30-7:30 p.m. For more info MSU Extension office at
to talk to other adults with
same-age children. Register call 810-664-7579. 810-667-0341 or email msue.
now for the next session! lapeer@county.msu.edu.
TOPS 888 (Take Off Pounds Those interested in attend-
Numerous locations and
Sensibly) meets Wednesdays ing this autographs auction
dates available. For more
at the 25 Pine Ridge Dr. in can also contact 4-H to be
info and to sign up call the
Lapeer. Weigh-in at 8:30 put on a mailing list for
Family Literacy Center at
a.m., 9:30 a.m. meeting. Call event details.
810-664-2737.
Linda at 810-245-3955 or
Phyllis 810-395-7035 for Bishop Kelley Fish Fry.
Support Groups more info.
For those that have experi-
Fridays, 4:30-7:00 p.m, Mar.
3 thru Apr. 7. 926 W.
Nepessing St., Lapeer, locat-
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) enced the death of a loved ed in the community room
meetings are held every one, a support group is avail- downstairs. Drive-up, 4:30-
Monday night at 8 p.m. at able facilitated by a trained 5:30, in right lane on St.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church United Hospice Service Joseph's St. between church
in Imlay City. (UHS) bereavement volun- and school.
teer. Marlette Regional
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Hospital, 2770 Main Street P
and Al-Anon meetings are
held every Wednesday night
in Marlette, hosts this sup-
port group the 1st Friday of
Other
at 8 p.m. at the Capac United each month at 10 a.m. in the
Methodist Church, Capac, Woman's Life Chapter 855
Administration Conference
MI. Room. For more info, call will continue its Bottle &
Can Drive, to help those in
Lapeer Area Citizens 800-635-7490 or visit www.
marletteregionalhospital. need, throughout the year of
Against Domestic Assault 2017. Call for the nearest
meets 1-3 p.m. every org.
drop off location. For large
donations a pickup service is
available. 810-392-5136.
Free tutor training for peo-
ple who would like to help
others in our community
improve English skills.
Volunteer basis. Please call
for orientation before train-
ing at 810-664-2737.
Volunteer for the Habitat for
4411 Newark Road
859 N. Van Dyke Road Humanity of Lapeer County
Attica, MI 48412 Imlay City, Michigan 48444 PASTOR KEN RENARD at the office. Interested par-
810-724-2702 Sunday 2:30 pm
6835 Weyer Road Imlay City, MI48444 ties can call 810-664-7111
810-417-0265 cbcimlay.org
Tuesday 7:00 pm and speak to Carolyn,
Sunday School 9:30 am
www.newlifechristian.net
Friday Youth 7:00 pm Morning Service 10:45 am Cheryl or Pete at 810-660-
Pastor Tim Martin Evening Service 6:00 pm 7823.
Sunday 10 a.m. Service 15 firstapostolichome.com Wednesday Service 7:00 pm
15 15
Imlay City Almont Light of Christ
C.R.C.
395 N. Cedar (M-53)
First Baptist Church Community Club News
www.imlaycitycrc.org
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Wayne Boyd, Pastor
881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888
Church Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Sunday Bible Classes: 9:45 am 2720 Winslow Road (VFW) of Imlay City, Post
Youth Ministry Worship Services Imlay City, MI 48444 2492, 598 N. Almont Ave.
10:30 am & 6:00 pm
MOPS Program
Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm 1 Mile South of I-69 Overpass (Fairgrounds Rd.) Overseas
fbc@airadvantage.net Veterans Meetings 2nd
Bible Studies Live Webcasting Sunday all worship services Sunday Worship 10:30 am
810-724-4315 over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont 15 Thursday, every other
Come Grow With Us! 15
Proclaiming the Sovereign Grace of God Phone: 810-724-6999 15 month, 7 p.m.; Post Meetings
1st Thursday every month, 7
GATEWAY ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH p.m.; Auxiliary Meetings 1st
ASSEMBLY
(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court Capac, MI
(810) 395-7557
Saturday of every month, 10
a.m.
2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City
74903 McKay Rd., Romeo Morning Worship - 8:55 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Almont/Dryden Masons
586.336.4673 Evening Service - 5:00 p.m.
meets 7 p.m. every 2nd
Sunday Mornings Thursday of the month at
Wednesday Family Night - 6:45 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.
10:30 am Supervised child care during all services Masonic Center in Almont.
Adult & Children's Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Children's Church during service. Sunday School
COME & MAKE A Phone: 810-724-8110 9:00 a.m. September thru May The Imlay City American
Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist 15 Staffed Nursery During Worship 15 Legion Post 135 meets the
2nd and last Wednesdays of
Christ Evangelical First Congregational Church the month at 7:30 p.m. The
Lutheran Church United Church of Christ
1970 S. Almont Ave., Imlay City 275 Bancroft - Imlay City
post is located at 212 E.
Third Street. Contact them
201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI
at corner of Newark Rd.
(Corner of 5th Street) 810-798-8855
at 724-1450 or americanle-
810-724-7855 gionpost135@frontier.com.
Sunday School 9:00 a.m. 810-724-6207 Sr. Pastor: Keith Langley
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.
Thursday Worship 7:00 p.m.
Sunday School &Morning Adult Group 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship Service at 10:15 a.m.
Nursery available and Jr. Church The Evening Star Quilt
Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Guild meets the last
Pastor Rev. Dr. Renee C. Jackson
for ages 3 thru 5th grade
Jr./Sr. High Youth Group ~ Sundays 6-8pm Wednesday of each month at
Ralph O. Stuebs
Cell-(567) 674-0438 No matter who you are or where you are Kidz 4 Christ ~ Wednesdays 6-7:30pm the Davison Senior Center,
Come to the WELS on lifes journey, you are welcome here!15 Pre-School - 5th grade
15 15
10135 Lapeer Rd. in
St. Nicholas St. John The Holy Redeemer Davison. Meetings start at
Catholic Church Evangelist Lutheran Church 6:30 p.m. and doors open at
Catholic Church 6 p.m. For more info call
4331 Capac Road
Capac, MI 48014
872 Capac Rd. 4538 Dryden Rd. Dryden, MI Lisa, 810-358-7294.
810-395-7572
Allenton, MI 48002
810-796-3951
810-395-7074 www.lutheransonline.com/holyred Woman's Life Chapter 855
www.stnicholascapac.com www.stjohnsallenton.com
Weekday Masses: Weekday Masses: 8:00 am - BIBLE CLASS will meet April 4, 2017 in
9:30 am - WORSHIP Richmond at the Lois
Wed. & Fri. 8:30 a.m. Thurs. & Fri. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 am - SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE CLASS
Weekend Masses: Wagner Memorial Library
Weekend Masses: ALL WELCOME!!!
Sunday - 11:00 a.m. Saturday - 6:00 p.m.
Pastor Steven Helms at 6:30 pm. Everyone is wel-
Sunday - 9:00 a.m.
Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 15
Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 15 Christian Preschool Available 15 come to attend.
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Business Briefs Honor Roll

Editors note: Notices Program. The company with local businesses total- IMLAY CITY HIGH Truemner, Victorya *Malhado, Carson
for this column must be plans to continue training ing more than $1.4 million, SCHOOL HONOR ROLL VanBuren, Adam Medrano, Haley
received in writing by noon new employees under the including agreements with Vanderploeg, Madison *Melnik, Anastasia
Monday prior to the publi- five-year agreement. With Eissmann Automotive in Imlay City High School Vaughn, Angelica Michel, Cecilia
cation date. Notices may the addition of $68,900 in Port Huron, P.J. Wallbank has released its honor roll Walter, Nathaniel Moenaert, Hailey
be edited due to space con- training funds, the compa- Springs, Inc. in Port Huron, for the 1st semester of the Whisnant, Blake Morse, Dylan
straints. ny now has an agreement and IAC St. Clair in St. 2016-2017 school year. Whitley, Tess Mroz, Jacob
totaling $818,900. Clair *Denotes all As *Winget, McKinzie Nadrowski, Andrew
Imlay City Ford earns The companys opera- Employers interested
9th Grade: Zandarski, Steven Nothelle, Nathan
*Adamczyk, Alec Zepeda, Jonathan OBrien, Emerson
Presidents Award tions in St. Clair County in participating in the *Allen, Mackenzie Zepeda, Yamilex OBrien, Madiosn
are expanding and they Michigan New Jobs Adams, Isabel 10th Grade: Paramo, Jesus
IMLAY CITY plan to add new positions Training program should Almanza Cervantes, Valeria *Allen, Mitchell Pawlaczyk, Eric
Imlay City Ford has earned over the next several years. contact Shannon Andrez, Breydon Abram, Hunter *Petri, Trevor
the 2016 Presidents Some existing employees Cruickshank at (810) 989- Aune, Isabella *Antonelli, Aaron Plummer, Vance
Award. The award is Ford also will be moved into 5562 to express their inter- Barth, Bryan Beck, Bryson *Pries, Brandon
Motor Companys highest new positions. Training est. Behrick, Aubrie Biazza, Kayla Rager, Hollie
honor, given to the dealer may include skilled trades
for sales volume and cus- and engineering training,
Vendors sought for Benoit, Noah
*Bickmann, Kierra
Bigger, Amanda
*Boik, Caleb
*Ragle, Jared
*Riester, Sydney
tomer satisfaction. Less health and safety, leader- conference Bieganowski, Katie Brandt, Corey Robles, Alexis
than 10 percent of dealers ship skills and apprentice- *Blount, Zachry Brewer, Renae Rucker, Kaylee
nationwide receive the ships. IMLAY CITY *Brown, Samantha Dawson, Leah Salcedo Farias, Andrea
prestigious award. SMR Automotive Gateway Assembly is look- Bruce, Rebecca DeGroat, Sidney Salcedo Farias, Guadalupe
develops, produces and ing for vendors to take part *Brunelle, Hannah Dervishi, Julian Salyer, Camilla
SMR Automotive to distributes exterior mir- in an upcoming conference Bull, Camielle Dillon, Ashley *Schefka, Abby
Carver, Joshua
add new jobs rors, interior mirrors, blind
spot detection systems and
the church is hosting.
The Embrace Womens *Ciurla, John
Eckert, Marissa
Evard, Mary
Schocke, Makenna
Schultz, Austin
TRI-CITY AREA a wide range of other auto- Conference is slated for Clark, Alysa Flowers, Amber Shank, Collin
Qualified employees at motive components. They April 28-29. Organizers *Cloud, Dawson Fobare, Hailey Smith, Joshua
SMR Automotive will are one of the largest man- are seeking boutique style Cook, Harriette Forsyth, Carlee Sofikitis, Jai Ceri
receive additional training ufacturers of rearview mir- vendors with cash and Cowles, Jimmy Friedenstab, Olivia Stroman-Haynes, Patrice
from St. Clair County rors for passenger cars in carry items. Cost is $25 per Delecke, Layla Galbraith, Peyton Swartz, Jacob
DelToro, Stephanie Galindo Villalobos, Victor Tallis, Ashlee
Community College the world. table. Contact Michelle at
DeRocher, Austin *Gartley, Roy Tamayo, Gisselle
thanks to the Michigan SC4 has signed New 724-8110 for more infor- Dimarzo, John *Gonzalez, Carlos Thibodeau, Claire
New Jobs Training Jobs Training agreements mation. Dingwell, Rylee Grosskopf, Alyssa Toutant, Angela
Dockery, Jozey Haberski, Jazmine Trombley, Riley
Dodge, Adam Hampton, Wesley Valle-Sloane, Katana

Announcements Edson, Ross

Evans, Kaitlyn
*Gartley, Kelly
Hawrylko, Rachael
Hayes, Nicholas
Holloway, Nicholas
*VanDerPloeg, Erika
*Vaughn, Melissa
*Verschure, Skye
Airman Dettmer graduates from basic Gray, Annalynn
*Harmon, Lisa
Jones, Joelle
Kline, Steven
*Webb, Shelby
Wendorff, Lisa
U.S. Air Force Airman ciate in applied science *Hartman, Isabelle *Knezevich, Leah Werth, Payton
Alyssa Dettmer graduated degree through the *Heeke, Colin *Kolasa, Jersey Whisnant, Travis
from basic military training Community College of the Hellebuyck, Ruby Konarski, Jenna Wilson, Davyn
at Joint Base San Antonio- Air Force. Hertel, Paige *Kouri, Benjamin Winget, Kurtis
Lackland, San Antonio, Dettmer earned distinc- *Houston, Sarena *Krahn, Agnes Zepeda Zepeda, Guadalupe
Texas. tion as an honor graduate. Hubbard, Sarah Kulin, Kyle 12th grade:
The airman completed She is the daughter of Hummel, Gerilynn *LeFevere, Robin *Allison, Marc
an intensive, eight-week Carrie Dennis of Casco, Jarosz, Desirae Liu, Wei Lin Arguelles, Manuel
program that included Mich., and Allan Dettmer Judd, Katlyn *Logan, Daniel Atkinson, Cassandra
training in military disci- of Almont, Mich., and sis- King, Kody Lopiccolo, Rita Barker, Beau
pline and studies, Air Force ter of Gary Dettmer of Kirby, Dominik *McCarthy, Casey Barragan, Kevin
core values, physical fit- Chesapeake Beach, Md. Kouri, Samantha Mills, Anne Benitez, Cristina
ness, and basic warfare The airman graduated *Kramek, Kennedy Moore, Olivia Benson, Caeliegh
principles and skills. in 2014 from Marine City Krakker, Heather Mullins, Hunter Bernardi, Rena
Airmen who complete High School, Marine City, *LaCommare, Hayden Mutch, Logan Biazza, Jonathan
basic training also earn Mich. *LeFevere, Jillian Newsom, Madison Bigger, Jessica
four credits toward an asso- Lemaster, Edgar *Pankey, Joshua Blount, Kendra
Love, Machenzie Perreault, Dominique Brooks, Harrison
Grand Valley State University Graduate List McTaggart, Vicki
Medrano, Hunter
Pierik, John
Rocha, Estrella
Bryant, Rocquel
Camarena, Brandon
More than 1,000 Grand learning environment for skills. Milana, Rosario *Roulo, James Campbell, Hailey
Valley State University students, offering a wide Students who graduat- Mills II, Jonathan Sanchez, Javier *Cardenas Arteaga, Areli
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Obituaries
Gerald E. Kotila, 83, a
resident of the Bluffs
Senior Living Community
and former Hancock resi-
dent passed away the
UP-Health System Portage
Hospital Tuesday March
14, 2017, where he had
been a patient for the past
day.
He was born on
October 4, 1933, in Ripley,
MI, a son of the late Eino
and Sylvia (Virenius)
Kotila. Gerry was a gradu-
ate of the Hancock High
School and Michigan
Technological University,
where he received a degree
in Mechanical
Engineering.
Mr. Kotila was a veter-
an having served with the
United States Army. He
then was employed with
Ford Motor Company
before beginning a career
Denise Nicole Hunt, 41, of
Munising, and formerly of
Allenton, died unexpected-
ly, Sunday, March 19,
2017, at Henry Ford
Hospital, Detroit.
She was born
December 1, 1975, in
Detroit the daughter of
Robert and Karen (Maline)
Paluch.
Her marriage to Fred
Hunt was May 14, 2003, in
FL. Fred died March 16,
2015.
Denise was a graduate
of Hillsdale College,
Hillsdale. She taught
English and German for
Yale Community Schools
and also in Florida and
Montana for several years.
~ Adolph Leonard (Len) Scott, 94 ~
Adolph Leonard (Len)
Scott, age 94, of Dryden,
passed away peacefully at
his home with family pres-
ent on March 14, 2017.
Len was a devoted hus-
band, father, grandfather,
and great-grandfather;
nothing made him happier
than a house filled with
family, friends, and laugh-
ter. He would call nearly
every woman sweetheart,
but the all-abiding love of
his life was his wife,
Helen, who preceded him
in death in 2004.
Born June 12, 1922, to
George and Adele Scott,
of Birmingham, MI, Len
had five siblings. He
enjoyed hunting, fishing,
~ Marie (Patrico) Steinhaus, 62 ~
Marie (Patrico)
Steinhaus, age 62, of
Lapeer, formerly of
Almont, died Wednesday,
March 15, 2017.
She was born
November 23, 1954 in
Detroit to Leonard and
Jean (Messina) Patrico.
Marie graduated in 1973
from Center Line High
School and married her
high school sweetheart,
Lyle Steinhaus, on August
1, 1975 in Center Line.
She was a kind, consider-
ate person. always quiet- Gleason; sister: Connie
~ Pedro Cartagena Ortiz, 53 ~
Pedro Cartagena Ortiz,
age 53, of Cass City,
Michigan, died Monday,
March 13, 2017 at
McLaren Lapeer Region
of Lapeer.
Pedro Ortiz was born
December 21, 1963 in
Salinas, Puerto Rico. He
is the son of the late
Pedro Cartagena and the
late Evangelica (Ortiz)
Cartagena.
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~ Gerald E. Kotila, 83 ~
as a civilian employee with
the Department of the
Army. There he was a
Fighting Tank Design
Engineer and was assigned
to the M-1 Tank Project.
He was stationed for
awhile in Germany while
working on the M-60-A1
tank. He also was sta-
tioned in South Korea,
~ Denise Nicole Hunt, 41 ~
She was a parishioner of
Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, Munising and
enjoyed reading and hunt-
ing.
Surviving in addition
to her parents Robert and
Karen Paluch of Allenton
are a sister and brother-in-
law, Alice and Steve Bucy
of Mussey, four brothers
and three sisters-in-law,
Thomas and Kristen of
Metamora, Jonathan and
Lavender of Caro, Jeremy
and Kirstin of Holly and
Christopher and fiance
Sarah Bennett of
Pinconning; nephews,
Lucas Paluch and Steven
Bucy and niece, Nora
Paluch and several friends.
and working on vehicles.
He used his mechanical
skills while a service man-
ager for Lincoln Mercury
and a repairman for
Central Air compressors.
ly looking out for others.
Mrs. Steinhaus was a
devoted and loving wife,
mother, and grandmother.
Her family meant every-
thing to her!
Marie is survived by
her husband: Lyle
Steinhaus of Lapeer; chil-
dren: Courtney (Craig)
Gleason of Lapeer and
Matt (Tanya) Steinhaus of
Allenton; grandchildren:
Vanessa Steinhaus, Piper
Steinhaus, Spencer
Gleason and Logan
He grew up and
attended school in Salinas,
Puerto Rico. He moved to
the Imlay City area 19
years ago.
Pedro was employed
as a machine operator for
19 years at Rubber
Enterprises at their
Romeo and Imlay City,
MI locations.
He is survived by:
three sons: Pedro
Egypt and Pakistan during
his career.
On August 20, 1955,
he was united in marriage
to the former Ann
Michaelson. The couple
raised two children togeth-
er. On November 1, 2011,
Ann preceded him in
death.
Mr. Kotila was a mem-
ber of Gloria Dei Lutheran
Church of Hancock. He
was a gifted carpenter who
was able to build several
homes. He was an avid
reader, who enjoyed World
War II history. He had
enjoyed traveling and was
very active in his younger
days.
Surviving are: his chil-
dren: Jeffery Kotila of
Virginia, MN, Julie (Pat
Cogan) Kotila of
Fairbanks, Alaska; his
grandchildren: Iloni (Jacob
She was preceded in
death by three sisters,
Jeanne, April and Bridget
Paluch.
The family honors the
memory of Denise and
In his later years, Len told
many tales of his exploits
while stationed as an avia-
tion machinists mate, 1st
class, on the aircraft carri-
er USS Belleau Wood in
the Pacific during WWII.
Len is survived by his
sons: Robert (Mary Ann)
and Patrick (Mignon)
Scott; his daughter: Susan
(Charles) Boczek; his
grandchildren: Michael
(Emily) Scott, Kelly
(Mark) Petrie, Corinne
(Raymond) Cortez,
Matthew, Celeste, and
Gillian Scott; and three
great-grandsons: Dante
and Jude Petrie and Arlo
Cortez.
Len was preceded in
Cartagena Ortiz Jr., Luis
Kiki Cartagena Ortiz,
and Carlitos Luis
Cartagena Ortiz; one
daughter: Rosa Sally
Sontiago; three sisters:
Carmen Acosta of Puerto
Rico, Rosa of Puerto Rico
and Gloria Belisa of
Puerto Rico; and three
brothers: Luis (Nancy)
Cartagena Ortiz of Imlay
City, MI, Felix Cartagena
Stob) Kotila, Davin
(Vallery) Kotila, Teija
(Eric) Springer and Tomas
(Kendra) Kotila; his four
great grandchildren; his
sister: Judy Saaranen of
Fountain Valley, CA;
numerous nieces, nephews
and cousins
A memorial service for
Gerald will be held 3 p.m.
Saturday, March 25, 2017,
at the Memorial Chapel
Funeral Home of Hancock
with Rev. DJ Rasner to
officiate. Spring burial
will be in the Lakeside
Cemetery of Hancock.
To view Geralds obit-
uary or to send condolenc-
es to the family please visit
www.memorialchapel.net.
The Memorial Chapel
& Plowe Funeral Homes
of Hancock is assisting the
family with the arrange-
ments.
invite you to visit and
share memories
Wednesday, March 22,
2017 from 2:00 to 8:00
p.m. at Kaatz Funeral
Directors, Capac, with
rosary devotion services at
5:30 p.m. Rite of Christian
Burial will be 11:00 a.m.
Thursday at St. Nicholas
Catholic Church, Capac,
with 10:00 a.m. visiting.
Fr. Doc Ortman, associate
pastor, will officiate.
Burial will be in Capac
Cemetery, Mussey Twp.
Memorials are suggest-
ed to Wishes of the
Family.
For information and
guest book kaatzfunerals.
com
death by his siblings:
George Scott, Adelaide
Ida Haimbaugh,
Florence Grondin,
Clarence Scott, and
Patricia Klug; and by
granddaughter Amy Scott.
Cremation has
occurred, and a rite of
committal will be held for
both Len and his wife
Helen in April at Great
Lakes National Cemetery
in Holly, MI. Family
members may have more
detailed information and/
or suggestions on memori-
al donations. Solanus
Casey Center in Detroit,
MI, was one favorite char-
ity of the deceased and his
family.
(Bob) Cooper of Dryden;
mother-in-law: Anna
Steinhaus of Center Line;
and several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in
death by her parents:
Leonard and Jean Patrico.
Cremation has been
entrusted to Muir Brothers
Funeral Home in Lapeer.
No formal funeral service
will take place.
Condolences and mem-
ories may be shared at
www.MuirBrothersLapeer.
com
Ortiz of Puerto Rico and
Carlos Cartagena Ortiz of
Connecticut; and his girl-
friend, Lisa Mester of
Cass City, MI.
A funeral service was
held Saturday, March 18,
2017, at Muir Brothers
Funeral Home of Imlay
City, 225 N. Main Street,
Imlay City. Pastor
Anthony Colon
officiated.
~ Beverly (nee Borla)
Bonine ~
Beverly (nee Borla)
Bonine of Dryden passed
away on March 8, 2017
after a battle with cancer.
Beverly is survived by
her husband of 37 years,
Gary; brother, Dan (Jan);
sisters, Diane and Deb
(Bill); nieces and nephew,
Jill, Vince (Bernadette)
and Meghan; two great
nieces, Estelle and Lydia.
Beverly was born in
Detroit Michigan 1947,
graduated from Osborn Fire Department Auxiliary.
High School in 1965. She She was an avid gardener
worked for Parke Davis, and loved the outdoors.
Warner Lambert and A memorial service
Stroh's. She was also a will be held at a future
volunteer with the Dryden date.
~ Irene Van Putten, 87 ~
Irene Van Putten, age
87, of Imlay City,
Michigan died Saturday,
March 18, 2017 at Medi-
lodge of Frankenmuth, MI.
Irene Madeleine Wille was
born September 2, 1929 in
Detroit, MI. She is the
daughter of the late John
and the late Maria Wille.
Her family moved from
Detroit to Capac when she
was young. Irene was a
graduate of Capac High
School.
She married Norman
Eugene Van Putten on Wabasha MN); five grand-
March 11, 1949 in Imlay children: Michelle, Jason,
City, Michigan. She was Jessica, Tiffany, Justin; six
preceded in death by her great-grandchildren; a sis-
husband, Norman Eugene ter: Frances Kozloff.
Van Putten on August 18, Irene was also preced-
2012. Irene and Norman ed in death by: her son:
raised their family in Kenny, and brother: Floyd
Imlay City. They were Wille.
members of the Imlay City A memorial graveside
Christian Reformed service will be held at
Church and the Imlay City Imlay Township Cemetery
Chamber of Commerce.
Irene worked for several
in the summer. Many
thanks are forwarded to
clothing stores in Imlay the health-care team at
City (Murrays & Rileys) Medilodge of Frankenmuth
until she took ownership who helped make Irene
of Town and Country comfortable.
Womens Clothing Store, Funeral arrangements
in downtown Imlay City. were through Muir
Irene is survived by Brothers Funeral Home of
two sons: Terry Van Putten Imlay City.
of Imlay City, and Thomas Please be sure to sign
Van Putten of Naples, our on-line register book at
Florida (and Bonnie of muirbrothersfh.com
~ Donna M. Wiloch, 59 ~
Donna M. Wiloch, 59, Clair Shores, Ryan Wiloch
of Almont, passed away of Almont and Kristen
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Wiloch of Imlay City;
at St. John Hospital in grandchildren, Corbin
Detroit. She was born Sego, Amelia Sego,
May 4, 1957 in Detroit, Bradley Wiloch and Kellan
the daughter of Stanley Wiloch; one sister, Joanne
and Jennie (Sliwinski) Schmidlin; four brothers,
Miodowski. She graduat- Stan Miodowski, Ron
ed from Clawson High Miodowski, Dennis
School in 1975 and mar- Miodowski and Gary
ried Frank Wiloch on Miodowski, and many
August 9, 1980. Donna nieces and nephews.
was a member of St. John She was preceded in
Catholic Church in death by her parents and
Allenton. She had worked brother-in-law, Larry
at Standard Federal, Schmidlin.
Hyponex, MediLodge of A Memorial Service
Romeo and most recently was held Saturday, March
the Village of Capac. 18, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St.
Being a very creative per- John Catholic Church in
son, she enjoyed all kinds Allenton. Fr. Doc Ortman
of crafting and cooking officiated.
and loved spending time Arrangements were
with her family, especially entrusted to Muir Brothers
her grandchildren. Funeral Home in Almont.
She is survived by her To sign the online guest
husband, Frank; her chil- book please visit www.
dren, Jason Wiloch of St. MuirBrothers.com.
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Twenty seventeen marks the fourth consecutive year that Capacs Metal and Soul earned the
prestigious Chairmans Award.
Metal & Soul earns Chairmans Award
Capacs FIRST Robotics Team again recognized with prestigious award
Editors note: The fol-
lowing was submitted by
Capacs Metal and Soul
Robotics Team mentor
Janet Antilla.
Our FIRST Robotics
team, Metal and Soul,
competed this past Friday
and Saturday at Kettering
University. The robot was
able to successfully deliver
game pieces during several
matches to assist their alli-
ances. We did encounter
some mechanical difficul-
ties which kept us from
qualifying for the elimina-
tion rounds. The team did
not come home empty
handed as they were
awarded the Chairmans
Award.
The Chairmans Award
is the most prestigious
award at FIRST, it honors
the team that best repre-
Imlay students share the warmth
Middle School student council hosts Hats for Hats fundraiser
IMLAY CITY For
the third year, the Imlay
City Middle School Student
Council has held a Hats
for Hats fundraiser. The
ICMS Student Council co-
sponsors, Mrs. Sara
OBrien and Mrs. Jean
Bannister, helped facilitate
the event.
Their efforts help pro-
vide Imlay Citys Weston
Elementary and Borland
Elementary with donations
of hats, mittens, and
Emma Urbaniak and
Emma Kent make a
special delivery to
Weston Elementary.
Township seeks grant to resurface Kidder
By Maria Brown
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor
ALMONT TWP.
Old tires could get new life
on a local road if the town-
ship is successful in their
grant application.
At their March 13
meeting, the township
board authorized the Lapeer
County Road Commission
to submit a Scrap Tire
Development grant on their
behalf to the Michigan
Department of Natural
Resources. If approved, the
township would use the
grant monies to resurface
the townships portion of
Kidder Road between
Tubspring and Hough
sents a model for other
teams to emulate and
best embodies the purpose
and goals of FIRST. It is
presented to the team
judged to have the most
significant measurable
impact of its partnerships
among its participants
and community over a
sustained period, not
just a single build season.
The winner is able to
demonstrate progress
towards FIRSTs mission
of transforming our
culture.
Celebrating our 10th
Anniversary as a team, we
chose an Our Journey
theme for our presentation
with the presenters assum-
ing the role of flight atten-
dants. The judges com-
ments included, Character
and passion fuel this
Imlay City Middle School Student Council members realized another
successful Hats for Hats fundraiser recently. Members pictured include
(bottom) Alyssa Evans, Nevaeh Alessandrini, Luis Barragan, (middle)
Kendall Roszczewski, Avery Hollenbeck, Emma Urbaniak, Melanie
Bigger, Emma Kent, Grace Monville, Lili Czapiewski, (back) Kayla
Rossen, Makenzie Hayward, Abigail Thibodeau, Ana Lengemann, Mary
Lengemann, Amelia Chavez, Taylor Eager and Juan Puentes.
scarves. For the event,
ICMS students could wear
a hat for a day in exchange
for a donation of cold
weather gear or a monetary
donation to go towards the
purchase of items.
roads.
Supervisor Paul
Bowman notes that Kidder
Rd., between E. St. Clair
Street and Drakeshire, is
within the village limits
and would be exempt from
the project.
The township is seek-
ing just over $201,000 in
grant monies or half of the
expected project total.
In other meeting busi-
ness:
the board authorized
Bowman to sign an article
of dissolution for the
Greater Lapeer County
Utilities Authority now that
all users are contracting
directly with Detroit Water/
Great Lakes Water
teams expedition to new Metal to soar, it takes
heights. As stewards of
their community they pro-
vide fire and safety train-
ing, help feed the hungry,
provide patient goody bags
and clean up roadways.
They promote college
readiness through a career
expo and a Leading-
through-Reading program.
Its full STEAM ahead and
a focus on FIRST includ-
ing: Hands-on-Science,
STEM Zones, FRC
Kickoff events, a program-
ming summer camp, FRC
Design Reviews and
shared fundraising. Linked
to fellow travelers world- sorships to help the team
wide, they navigate their
journey with surveys and a
culture of continuous
improvement, taking flight
and escaping the bounds of
Earth. It takes more than
The donations collected
are distributed to the ele-
mentary schools and are
extras for students who ness and compassion shown
may forget their cold
weather gear or for students
who may not have any.
Authority.
Traci Pewinski was
appointed to zoning board
of appeals and the board
hired John Eschenburg as a
probationary firefighter and
John Pewinski as a first
responder.
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Business owners urged
to provide contact info
Departments need information
in event of fire or emergencies
By Tom Wearing
Tri-City Times Staff Writer
IMLAYCITY
Whos got the keys?
Thats what ImlayCity
Fire Chief Rick Horton and
Police Chief Scott Pike
want to know.
Horton and Pike are in
the process of contacting
Photo provided
local business owners to
update their records in the
event of a fire or other
emergency.
In the case of an emer-
gency, says Horton, the receive will be kept in our
fire department and police
department may need
access to your business or
building.
Not having contact
names or numbers severely
slows the process, he says,
which could result in a
negative outcome. expedite the process, both
Soul. The overall goal is to
This is the 4th avoid the possibility of
consecutive year the emergency crews having to
team has earned the force their way into a build-
Chairmans Award with ing during an emergency
five overall Chairmans and potentially causing
Awards earned. This damage in the process.
Chairmans Award has Chiefs Horton and Pike
already earned the team a are asking all businesses to
slot at the State provide names and address-
Championship Easter es of contact people, tele-
weekend. They will be phone numbers for a busi-
competing again April 7-8
at Marysville HS and have
aimed their sight on the
World Championship in St.
Louis at the end of April.
Donations and spon-
fund their trip to the State
Championship can be sent
to: Capac Community
Schools, Metal and Soul,
403 N. Glassford St.,
Capac, MI 48014.
Eryn Gartley with some of the work that earned
her recognition as the Imlay City Chambers
Artist of the Month.
Chamber hosts
Artist of Month
Photo provided
Eryn Gartley is first to be recognized
By Tom Wearing
Tri-City Times Staff Writer
I M L AY C I T Y
Theres nothing like a piece
of art to brighten up a room
or office space.
The Weston and Imlay City Area
Borland staff and students Chamber of Commerce
are so grateful for the kind- Director Wendy Muehleisen
has initiated a program to
by our Middle School stu- display the art works of
dents,the district said a high school artists in the
press release. Chamber office at the
Imlay City Hall.
Muehleisen says the
student art will not only
enhance the visual appear-
ance inside the office
members approved the space, but will bring great-
purchase of $8,820 worth er attention to the many
of gear for firefighters. talented young artists who
the board approved attend Imlay City High
road projects for dust con-
School.
trol, roadside mowing, tree
In partnership with
removal, ditching and two
culvert replacements. high school art teacher
Greg Irwin, Muehleisen
has unveiled the Chambers
new Artist of the Month
program, to highlight the
talents of one gifted high
school artist on a monthly
basis.
She says each Artist of
the Month will have been
selected by a high school
art committee under the
auspices of Mr. Irwin.
Eryn Gartley honored
To kick off the pro-
ness alarm company, and
contact numbers for key-
holders, those individuals
who have entry access to
each business and building.
To accomplish this
effort, Horton and Pike are
urging building and busi-
ness owners to fill out a
short form containing the
pertinent information,
either on the Imlay City
website or at the Imlay City
Offices.
The information we
file and in the file at the
Lapeer County Dispatch
Center, says Horton. The
Dispatch Center will make
the contacts for the fire and
police departments should
the need arise.
Horton says to help
departments are working in
collaboration with the
Imlay City Downtown
Development Authority,
Imlay City Chamber of
Commerce and Imlay City
Rotary Club.
For questions or infor-
mation, business and build-
ing owners may call the
Imlay City Offices at 810-
724-2135.
Photo provided
gram, high school senior
Eryn Gartley has been
selected as the Chambers
inaugural Artist of the
Month.
Muehleisen notes that
four of Eryns art works
currently gracing the walls
of the chamber office are
available for purchase.
Eryns works may be
viewed at the chamber
office on Mondays through
Thursdays from 9 a.m.-
noon. No appointments are
necessary.
Not only is Eryn an
outstanding artist, she
enjoys bowling, is a life
guard, participates in cross
country and track and field,
and competes on the
schools womens wres-
tling team.
Eryn credits her mother
for her artistic ability, and
prefers nature paintings,
particularly involving
water.
She will attend Western
Michigan University in the
fall, with the goal of becom-
ing an art teacher.
Muehleisen says any-
one interested in purchas-
ing one of Eryns art works
should contact Greg Irwin
at 810-724-9810 or email
to: girwin@icschools.us
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Rural Lifestyles
Hybrid vs. heirloom
I
dont know if the
hybrid vs. heirloom
debate should be classi-
fied in the same gimmick
category as non-GMO
(genetically modified
organism) garden seed but
there is plenty of false
information about superior
seed and plant material
and, unfortunately, its the
proprietors of these materi-
als spreading half-truths.
Theres a resurgence in
the popularity of heirloom
vegetable and flower vari-
eties and for good reason.
They offer unique tastes,
colors, shapes and sizes,
thanks to the practice of
open pollination, in which
members of the same spe-
cies are crossed with the
help of pollinators or wind.
This helps contribute to
genetic diversity in plant
life. Undeniably, the heir-
loom craze started with
tomatoes. Growers sought
old varieties that were
Heirlooms are prized
for their history,
hybrids are known for
their vigor.
prized for their taste and
distinct flavors. (I can
attest to the wonderfulness
of Cherokee Purple. Its
my favorite tomato, hands
Preventing conflicts with coyotes
TRI-CITY AREA
Coyotes can be found every-
whereforests, fields,
farmlands, backyards,
neighborhoods and cities.
Resourceful members
of the dog family, coyotes
have used human develop-
ment to their advantage.
Coyotes have learned
how to survive in urban
landscapes, even near peo-
ple. They take advantage of
abundant natural foods that
can often be found in urban
and suburban areas, said
Hannah Schauer, a Michigan
Department of Natural
Resources wildlife techni-
cian.
Because they are high-
ly adaptable, coyotes have
expanded their range
throughout North America,
and can be found in every
county in Michigan.
A coyote may start get-
ting comfortable in these
places, particularly if there
are food sources available
and there is nothing threat-
ening about the experience.
As humans, we play a
role in reducing potential
conflicts with wild animals,
including coyotes, Schauer
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down.)
Because
of heir-
looms as a pre-1940 introduction
history,
many have
intriguing
stories tied
to their
origins.
Take for late with a time when pes-
example
Brown Mortgage
Lifter, the
tomato
developed in the 1930s by
a man who went by the
nickname Radiator
Charlie. He allegedly
crossed several heirlooms
to create this pink-skinned
fruit that went on to gener-
ate enough money through
tomato and plant sales that
he could actually payoff
his mortgage. Those vari-
eties considered family
heirlooms are seeds that
have been passed down
through several genera-
tions. Who wouldnt want
to continue that unique tra-
dition and grow the same
kind of corn that grandpa
did? Just for reference, a
hybrid is created when
breeders intentionally
cross-pollinate two variet-
ies with the intent of pro-
ducing a new plant that
exhibits desirable traits
from each of its parents.
Hybrid fruit and vegetables
usually display more vigor,
yield and disease resis-
tance than heirlooms.
While those are all
admirable attributes, mar-
keters have seized on sev-
eral gaps in the heirloom
market for their benefit.
First of all, the defini-
tion of just what heirloom
seed is quite broad. In
general, varieties must be
at least 50 years or older
or pre-World War II. Their
origins can be of the fam-
said.
Removing food sources
such as trash bins, bird feed-
ers and pet food, and fenc-
ing off gardens and fruit
trees, may make an area less
appealing to a coyote
because it is harder to find
an easy meal.
Yelling, clapping and
chasing off a coyote will let
it know that it is not wel-
come in a persons territory
and help it retain its natural
fear of humans, Schauer
said. A coyote is not going
to want to hang around an
area where food is hard to
find and people are always
threatening it.
There are various
ily type or they could
have had their start in the
commercial realm, either
or having been in circula-
tion for more than 50
years. One seed company
wants to capitalize on the
oldness of heirlooms,
suggesting that they corre-
ticides and herbicides were
not used. That claim is not
true. Farmers and garden-
ers have used treatments
on their crops for a long
time, and as noted previ-
ously, some heirloom
crops are more susceptible
to diseases and pests,
requiring more treatment.
Additionally, hybrids have
a 50 year-plus history too.
The first tomato hybrid
was released in 1946.
Second, the assertion
that all heirlooms are
wild or original variet- or financial means to have
ies, free of human inter-
vention, is also false. Open
pollination creates a con-
stant cycle of change. To
maintain an heirloom
strain for seed production,
growers must use tents,
greenhouses or other
enclosures to isolate the
plants and prevent them
from coming in contact
with other pollen sources.
That means pollinators
must be controlled
throughout the process as
well. Technically, some
heirlooms were created by
crossing an heirloom and a
hybrid variety. Again, if
age and open-pollination
are the only criteria, the
number of plants that
could classify as heirlooms
might be much larger than
we think.
Third, there is this wild
claim that over-hybridiza-
tion has drained the nutri-
tion out of produce. One
seed companys webpage one in ten consumers eat
removal options available to
landowners or residents
who may be experiencing
problems with coyotes.
When removal of food
and attempts at scaring a
coyote from an area have
not made the coyote more
wary of humans, a person
may wish to hire a specially and Michigan residents
permitted nuisance control
company to assist in the
safe removal of problem
animals in urban or residen-
tial areas.
For landowners in an Michigan, please see the
area where hunting or trap-
ping activities are allowed,
coyotes may be taken all
year on private property by
a property owner or desig-
Photo by Maria Brown
A typical tomato haul from my garden includes heirlooms (Cherokee
Purple), open-pollinated types (Roma) and hybrids (Zebra Cherry).
claims that home garden- the recommended daily Not everyone has the time
ing is the only means to amounts of fruits and veg- or means to save seed from
be in charge of your etables. Its pretty easy to year to year and, in the
nutritional intake. Wow, bypass the salad bar if event of crop failure, its
what a grim outlook. So youre under the impres- important that there are
those people who either sion that fresh produce is still means of procuring
dont have the space, time nutrient deficient. I guess seed. Many like to claim
that selling fear, not facts, that hybrid seed is more
a garden might as well just is much more profitable expensive than heirlooms
bypass the produce section for this non-hybrid seed because of the time-con-
or farmers market alto- proprietor. suming process. That may
gether? This companys Yes, some produce have been true in the past,
claim is a blatant and out- purchased at grocery stores but my survey of a 2017
right lie. In fact, plant is on the bland side, but seed catalog with both
breeding has actually that is due to the fact that heirlooms and hybrids
helped increase the nutri- its harvested before being showed no significant
tional content of many fully ripened, regardless of price differences at all.
vegetables. Monsanto has whether its an heirloom Theres plenty of room
developed a type of broc- variety, hybrid, organic or in my garden, as there
coli with three times the conventional product. should be in yours, for
amount of a phytonutrient, Fourth, heirlooms are both heirloom and hybrid
glucoraphanin, as com- to be prized because their plants. Cultivating and pre-
pared to other broccoli seed can be saved and serving heirlooms is fun
varieties. They also bred replanted from season to for the home gardener and
romaine and iceburg let- season, making them more essential to maintain the
tuces to create a hybrid natural, their proponents genetic diversity plant
green with folate and say. Some seed dealers breeders need to address
Vitamin C levels far and want to suggest that theres the constant onslaught of
above those found in ice- some conspiracy behind a pest and pathogens that
burg lettuce. gardeners inability to save attack our food supplies.
These kind of lies only seed from hybrid plants Hybrids are necessary to
contribute to the over- because that seed, if plant- keep those food supplies at
reaching problem in this ed the following year, adequate levels and lessen
country regarding fresh wont likely come true or our reliance on crop treat-
produce consumption. yield the same exact fruit ments.
According to the Centers as before. Theres no con- Contact Maria at
for Disease Control, only spiracy here, thats just a mbrown@pageone-inc.
basic plant science fact. com.
nee, when they are doing or
about to do damage to pri-
vate property. A license or
written permit is not need-
ed.
Coyote hunting and
trapping seasons are avail-
able statewide. Coyote
hunting is open year-round,
Photo by U..S. Fish & Wildlife Service
need only a valid base
license to hunt for them.
To learn more about
coyote hunting and trapping
seasons and regulations in
current DNR Hunting and
Trapping Digest.
Learn more about these Coyotes are highly adaptable to their sur-
wild canines by visiting roundings and, as a result, they can be found
mi.gov/wildlife. in every county in Michigan.

Police and fire briefs...
Editors note: The fol-
lowing is a compilation of
activity and reports from
area police and fire depart-
ments.
Dryden man dies
in accident
DRYDEN TWP. A
40 year-old man died
Sunday as the result of an
accident at his General
Squire Rd. home.
According to Sgt.
Shawn Peters, the resident
was performing some kind
of work on an SUV in his
pole barn when it apparent-
Dispatch log...
Editors note: The fol-
lowing is a compilation of
activity and reports from
area police departments:
In Imlay City: (400 block Colonial Dr.)
March 13, 2017
06:35 Motorist Assist
(1900 block S. Cedar St.)
09:15 Property Damage
Accident (S. Cedar St./
Newark Rd.)
10:02 Suspicious
Vehicle (200 block N.
Cedar St.)
11:40 Medical Assist
(2000 block Reek Rd.)
15:03 Fraudulent
Activity (200 block Weston
St.)
16:54 Delinquent
Minors (N. Cedar St./E.
Third St.)
17:02 Debris in
Roadway (400 block S.
Almont Ave.)
19:13 Private Property
Damage Accident (400
block S. Blacks Corners
Rd.)
23:33 Assist Almont
PD with Car Fire (8600
block Almont Rd.)
Multiple Traffic Stops
throughout the day
March 14, 2017
07:14 Motorist Assist
(2000 block S. Cedar St.)
07:33 Property Damage
Accident (N. Cedar St./E.
Fourth St.)
11:27 Motorist Assist
(6800 block Newark Rd.)
16:42 Property Damage
Accident (Newark Rd./S.
Almont Ave.)
18:43 Suspicious
Person (200 block N.
Almont Ave.)
22:36 Motorist Assist
(E. Borland Rd./S. Cedar
St.) Multiple
Traffic Stops throughout
the day
March 15, 2017
01:16 Motorist Assist
(1900 block S. Cedar St.)
01:35 Welfare Check
(1900 block S. Cedar St.)
09:05 Alarm (100 block
Weston St.)
11:01 911 Hang Up
(1000 block Norlin Dr.)
11:57 Disorderly
Conduct (100 block E.
Third St.)
19:12 Suspicious
Circumstance (600 block
N. Blacks Corners Rd.)
23:51 Citizen Assist
(300 block W. Second St.)
March 16, 2017
15:00 Delinquent
Minor (300 block Main St.)
23:23 Suspicious
Vehicle (N. Almont Ave./E.
Third St.)
23:51 Disturbing the
Peace (200 block W. Third
St.)
Multiple Traffic Stops
throughout the day
March 17, 2017
08:45 Property Damage
Accident (E. Third St./N.
Almont Ave.)
13:53 Private Property
Damage Accident (600
block N. Cedar St.)
13:54 Civil Dispute
(1800 block S. Cedar St.)
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ly rolled on top of him.
A family member found
the man and called 911
around 8:20 p.m.
Peters said an officer
and Dryden First
Responders went to the
home in the 4900 block.
The victim was pronounced
deceased at the scene.
Generator, tools
stolen from park
DRYDEN TWP.
Thieves struck at General
Squire Park last week and
police hope the public can
provide tips.
16:55 Suspicious
Person (600 block N. Cedar
St.)
22:25 Medical Assist
Multiple Traffic Stops
throughout the day
March 18, 2017
03:02 Welfare Check
(300 block E. Third St.)
03:36 Alarm (500 block
N. Cedar St.)
12:59 Medical Assist
(100 block Titus St.)
15:21 Alarm (2000
block S. Cedar St.)
20:26Suspicious
Circumstance (2000 block
S. Cedar St.)
Multiple Traffic Stops
throughout the day
March 19, 2017
09:28 Malicious
Destruction of Property
(2000 block S. Cedar St.)
13:16 Disorderly
Conduct (500 block Main
St.)
20:06 Suspicious
Person (600 block S. Cedar
St.) Multiple
Traffic Stops throughout
the day
In St. Clair
County:
Police and emergency
responders responded to
dispatch calls for:
March 14
abandoned auto at W.
Mill and N. Main streets in
Capac
narcotics crime in the
540 block of N. Glassford
St. in Capac
larceny in the 5100
block of Hackman Rd. in
Mussey Twp.
fraud in the 14000
block of Downey Rd. in
Mussey Twp.
personal injury acci-
dent at Foley and Hackman
roads in Mussey Twp.
March 15
property damage acci-
dent at Capac and Sullivan
roads in Mussey Rd.
suspicious circum-
stance in the 15000 block
of W. Park St. in Capac
citizen assist in the
100 block of E. Church St.
in Capac
larceny in the 3200
block of Capac Rd. in
Capac
malicious destruction
of property in the 6300
block of Hackman Rd. in
Lynn Twp.
domestic incident in
the 1500 block of Speaker
Rd. in Lynn Twp.
larceny in the 200
block of Hunters Crossing
Blvd. in Capac
March 16
personal injury acci-
dent at Nettney and Cade
roads in Mussey Twp.
citizen assist in the
350 block of W. Kempf Ct.
in Capac
found property in the
6000 block of Hackman
Rd. in Lynn Twp.
citizen assist in the
3200 block of Capac Rd. in
Capac
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Berville
Dryden Twp. Police
Sgt. Shawn Peters said
Lions
someone broke into the
maintenance building for
donate
the countys water park Paul Cox from the
sometime on March 15 or Berville Lions Post
late in the evening of the 203 presents a
14th. check for $2,000 to
The responsible party Capac Elementary
forced open a service door School Principal
with some kind of instru- Kathy Kish. The
ment and took a generator money will be used
and miscellaneous tools.
It appears they pulled a
for the schools
CHIEFS backpack
vehicle up to the buildings program that sends
door to load up the items. food home with
Anyone with informa- children over the
tion about the incident is weekend. Kish
asked to call Dryden Police reports that this the
at 796-2271. second time this
year the Lions Club
has made a dona-
tion.
Photo provided
civil matter in the
14000 block of Downey
Rd. in Mussey Twp.
Young writers earn awards
March 17
neighbor trouble in the
14000 block of Sullivan
Rd. in Mussey Twp.
assist other department DRYDEN Three level competition, from determine the ranking of
in the 14000 block of students from Dryden which the top ten essays in the top ten statewide win-
Masters Rd. in Berlin Twp. Community Schools in Michigan will be selected. ners this year.
harassment call in the Dryden have been named The top ten statewide win- Several thousand
120 block of S. Lester St. in local winners in the 48th ners, who will be eighth grade students from
Capac annual America & Me announced in April, will nearly 400 Michigan
intrusion alarm in the Essay Contest sponsored each receive a plaque, a schools participated in the
110 block of S. Main St. in by Farm Bureau Insurance. medallion and a cash award 2016-2017 America & Me
Capac Ella Kage, Reed Hall of $1,000. In addition, the Essay Contest, which was
disorderly subject in and Miya Wolff earned the top ten essayists will be conducted with the help of
the 15000 block of Schultz first, second and third spots honored at a banquet in Farm Bureau Insurance
Rd. in Berlin Twp. respectively. All three Lansing, meet with agents across the state.
assist other department received award certificates Michigans top govern- Started in 1968 and
in the 15000 block of for their achievement. As mental leaders, and be the open to all Michigan eighth
Schultz Rd. in Berlin Twp. the schools first place win- featured guests at a Lansing grade students, the contest
March 18 ner, Ellas name will also Lugnuts minor league encourages Michigan
disorderly subject in be engraved on a plaque baseball game dedicated in youngsters to explore the
the 750 block of Capac Rd. for permanent display in their honor. greatness of America and
in Berlin Twp. the school. A team of finalist judg- its people. As a sponsor of
suspicious circum- The topic of the 2016- es that includes a top the contest, Farm Bureau
stance at Sullivan and 2017 contest was My Michigan government offi- Insurance has earned 11
Capac roads in Mussey Personal Michigan Hero. cial and the sponsoring national awards from the
Twp. Ellas first place essay teachers of last years top Freedom Foundation at
personal injury acci- now advances to the state two statewide winners will Valley Forge.
dent at Hough and Capac
roads in Berlin Twp.
citizen assist in the
14000 block of Jeddo Rd.
in Lynn Twp.
retail fraud in the 3400
block of Capac Rd. in
Capac
warrant arrest in the
100 block of E. Church St.
in Capac
reckless driving in the
5200 block of Capac Rd. in
Mussey Twp.
harassment call in the
4500 block of Martin Rd.
in Mussey Twp.
March 19
property damage acci-
Photo provided
dent at I-69 and Capac Rd.
in Mussey Twp.
missing person report
in the 200 block of N. Dryden Jr. High students Miya Wolff, Reed Hall and Ella Kage earned the
Hunter St. in Capac top spots in the America & Me Essay Contest sponsored by Farm
March 20 Bureau Insurance.
property damage acci-
dent at Capac
malicious destruction
of property in the 100 block
of S. Neeper St. in Capac
suspicious circum-
stances in the 13000 block
of Norman Rd. in Lynn
Twp.
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March 15
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New Environmental Science

class to be offered at Imlay
By Maria Brown resources like forests,
Tri-City Times Assistant Editor "The class will grasslands, wetlands, and
other ecosystems. Students
IMLAY CITY Add focus on how will learn and carry out sci-
another to the growing list ence practices to measure
of Advanced Placement humans pollution in our air, water,
classes at the Imlay City
impact the and soil, and they will test

Photo by Nicole Kirby

High School. ways to reduce and elimi-
Starting in the fall, for
the 2017-18 school year,
environment..." nate that pollution in lab
experiments and field
students will have the investigations,she notes.
option to take AP --Dr. Dina Tallis Tallis said all of the
English teachers Theresa Muldoon and Bill Nestle congratulate (l-r) Environmental Science. Advanced Placement offer-
Bryce Tank, Max Frangedakis and Karter Slayton on their winning essay The class will be taught by Dr. Dina Tallis, the dis- ings were created based on
entries in the America & Me Contest. current biology and chem- tricts director of elementa- student request and inter-
istry teacher, Jeff Gartrell. ry education and student

Capac writers earn awards

CAPAC Three
Capac Junior-Senior High
School students have been
named local winners in the
48th annual America & Me
Essay Contest, sponsored
by Farm Bureau Insurance.
Taking first place was
Karter Slayton, second
place went to Max
Frangedakis and taking
top ten essayists will be
honored at a banquet in
Lansing, meet with
Michigans top governmen-
tal leaders and be the fea-
tured guests at a Lansing
Lugnuts minor league base-
ball game.
A team of finalist judg-
es, that includes a top state
official and the sponsoring
est.
It will mark the fifth AP support services. We do also have some
class available to upper- She goes on to note that students taking AP courses
classmen in Imlay City. the curriculum will expose online. We also have The
The class will focus students to various profes- STEM Academy program
grade students, the contest on how humans impact the sions, such as environmen- which has several students
encourages Michigan environment, and how the tal engineering and archi- dual-enrolled in college
youngster to explore the environment impacts us. In tecture. courses with Baker College
greatness of America and the course, students will In addition, the AP and earning college cred-
its people. As sponsor of learn not only about the Environmental Science its, said said.
the contest, Farm Bureau harmful effects of pollu- course will teach students We have so many
Insurance has earned 11 tion, but they will also the science involved in wonderful offerings and
national awards from the focus on current and future food production and the when combined, truly pro-
Freedoms Foundation at solutions to reducing and importance of protecting vide outstanding opportu-
Valley Forge. eliminating pollution, said and conserving natural nities for students.

THE BRACKETS ARE MOVING AND

third was Bryce Tank. All teachers of last years top
three received award cer- two statewide winners, will
tificates for their achieve- determine the ranking of

SO ARE OUR COOLERS!

ment. As the schools first the top ten finishers this
place winner, Karters year. Bob Riehl Chris Byrnes
name will also be engraved Several thousand eighth General Manager New Car Manager

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display in the school.
Karters first place
essay now advances to the
state level competition,
from which the top ten
essays in Michigan will be
selected. The top ten state-
schools across Michigan
participated in the 2016-
2017 America & Me Essay
Contest, which was con-
ducted with the help of THE FIRST 30 JEEP
Farm Bureau Insurance Jeff Riehl Tom Patten
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Sports
Areas best chosen
Times selects from talented pool of players
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
TRI-CITY AREA From
game one back in December until
their final clash in March, these
competitors made a name for them-
selves with their play out on the
floor.
Here is a look at who landed a
spot on the 2016-17 edition of The
Tri-City Times All-Area boys bas-
ketball squad and the credentials
they amassed en route to those acco-
lades:
Andrew Sams, Capac.
Sams collected 300 points in 21
games, an average of 14.3 points per
contest, during the 2016-17 cam-
paign.
That left him first on the Capac
ballclub and out of those who
attained Tri-City Times All-Area
first team status.
The 6-0 junior guard also hand-
ed off 70 assists, grabbed 49
rebounds, furnished 45 steals and
blocked four shots.
Sams concluded his third season
on Capacs varsity as an All-Blue
Water Area Conference honorable
mention pick.
His name also appeared on the
All-Blue Water Area Conference
defensive team.
Griffin Schirmer, Imlay City.
Schirmer managed 303 points in
22 contests, an average of 13.8
points per game, this winter.
That placed him first on the
Imlay City squad and second among
those who earned an appearance on
the Tri-City Times All-Area first
team lineup.
The 6-6 senior forward also
pulled down 155 rebounds, handed
off 66 assists, registered 32 blocked
shots and contributed 20 steals.
Schirmer finished his third sea-
son at the varsity level as an All-
Blue Water Area Conference first
Sams Schirmer
DelCampo Gilbraith
Ecker signs twice with Olivet College
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT
Almonts Brendan Ecker
signed a national letter of
intent with the Olivet
College football and base-
ball squads recently.
This past fall Ecker
attracted the attention of
the Olivet College football
team with an impressive
senior campaign.
It was there 5-10 and
205-pound defensive tack-
le generated 39 solo and
26 assisted stops to go
along with three fumble
recoveries.
Those numbers
enabled Ecker to claim
All-Blue Water Area
Conference and Tri-City
Ti m e s All-
Area first team accolades
at seasons end.
In addition to that,
Ecker was chosen his
teams Defensive MVP.
Ecker also earned the
squads Most Outstanding
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
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team choice. That left him second on the
Max Kage, Dryden. Capac squad and fourth among those
Kage generated 281 points in 21 who earned an appearance on the
games, an average of 13.4 points per Tri-City Times All-Area first team
contest, during the 2016-17 cam- lineup.
paign. The 6-7 sophomore center also
Photo provided
That left him first on the Dryden grabbed 164 rebounds, blocked 66
ballclub and third out of those who shots, handed off 54 assists and reg-
attained Tri-City Times All-Area istered 25 steals.
first team status. Boers wrapped up his second
The 5-10 senior guard also pro- season at the varsity level as an All- Almont grad Jacob Battani clears the pole
vided Dryden with 39 rebounds, 35 Blue Water Area Conference honor- vault bar at the GLIAC Championships.
Battani places
third in GLIAC
Almont grad making impact
in debut for Grand Valley
By Kevin Kissane contested February 25-26.
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Battani, a freshman,
wound up third in the pole
TRI-CITY AREA vault with a clearance of 15
Jacob Battani, a 2016 grad- feet 8 1/4 inches.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
uate of Almont High Hillsdale junior Jared
School, gave Grand Valley Schipper took event hon-
State University a place- ors. He cleared 16 feet 10
winning performance at the inches en route.
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Jack Miles, a 2105
Athletic Conference graduate of Almont High
Andrew Sams, of Capac, dribbles the ball up the floor as (GLIAC) Indoor Track and School, also competed at
Imlay Citys David Hart pursues in BWAC play this season. Field Championships the GLIAC Championships.
recently. The Lake Superior
The University of State University freshman
steals and 34 assists. able mention pick. Findlays Malcolm Athletic
Kage wrapped up his third sea- John DelCampo, Dryden. Center hosted the meet Battani page 2-B
son on Drydens varsity as an All- DelCampo generated 256 points
North Central Thumb League first in 20 games, an average of 12.8
team selection.
Trevor Boers, Capac.
Boers accumulated 302 points in
points per contest, this winter.
That placed him second on the
Dryden ballclub and fifth out of
Area pole vaulters
23 games, an average of 13.1 points
per contest, during the 2016-17 cam-
paign.
those who attained Tri-City Times
All-Area first team status.
The 6-3 junior forward also
grabbed 176 rebounds, handed off
excel at MITS Meet
By Kevin Kissane Area duo.
57 assists and registered 46 steals. Tri-City Times Sports Editor Battani
DelCampo concluded his third posted a
season at the varsity level as an All- TRI-CITY AREA clearance
North Central Thumb League first A pair of Tri-City Area of 10 feet
team selection. competitors tested their 6 inches,
Noah Galbraith, Imlay City. pole vaulting skills at the g o o d
Galbraith amassed 252 points in Michigan Indoor Track enough for
20 contests, an average of 12.6 Series State Championship a three- Livingston
points per game, this winter. recently. way tie for
Kage Boers That placed him second on the The meet was contest- 19th.
Imlay City squad and sixth among ed February 25-26 at Carly Livingston, an
those who earned an appearance on Aquinas Imlay City High School
The Tri-City Times All-Area first College in senior, would sport an
team lineup. G r a n d identical clearance. Her
The 6-3 junior forward also Rapids. performance paid off with
pulled down 104 rebounds, regis- A l m o n t a 23rd.
tered 23 steals, handed off 17 assists senior Landon Kemp claimed
and blocked two shots. Aubrey event honors that day.
Battani She registered a clearance
Revoldt Conn All-Area page 2-B paced the of 13 feet 6 inches en
Battani Tr i - C i t y route.
team lineup his junior
campaign as a third base-
man.
Ecker also hit at a .600
clip his sophomore cam-
paign, earning Offensive
MVP honors for Almonts
junior varsity.
Prior to that, Ecker
played seven years on the
Michigan Young Guns
baseball team under the
guidance of coach Tim
Photo provided
Dufort.
He also made two trips
to Florida with his Coast
Brendan Ecker signs letter of intent as baseball/ to Coast baseball team and
assistant football coach Ritchie Feys, assistant their coach Kevin Ritter.
football coach Jeff Bacholzky, mom Jennifer This past year Ecker
McKelvie, football coach James Lesuby and was invited to the Michigan
assistant football coach Chase Orzel look on. Top Prospects Showcase
where over 30 college
Non-Senior Award plus Trine University, Albion, coaches attended. It was
landed a spot on the Tri- Adrian, Carthage College there he was recognized as
City Times All-Area first (Wisconsin) and Beloit the tenth best third base-
Photo by Kevin Kissane
team lineup for his prow- (Wisconsin). man in the state for the
ess at defensive tackle his On the diamond, Class of 2017.
junior campaign, register- Eckers presence was felt Ecker also received
ing 28 solo and 10 assisted as well recruiting interest for his
stops en route. It was there he gained considerable diamond
He also received selection to the Tri-City skills from Siena Heights Almonts Brendan Ecker (#3) looks to stop a
recruiting interest from Times All-Area second and Macomb. Capac ballcarrier in a BWAC clash last fall.
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Imlay City grad Rebecca Rodriguez walks up
to the plate in a game this season.
Rodriguez gets win for Albion College
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY
Albion Colleges Rebecca
Rodriguez, a graduate of
Imlay City High School,
was the pitcher of record
for Albion College in their
8-2 win against Pitt.-
Bradford on Friday, March
10.
Lee County Complex,
in Fort Myers, Florida, is
where the game was con-
tested.
With the decision,
Albion College improves
to 6-5 overall. Pitt.-
Albion Colleges Rebecca Rodriguez connects
on a pitch during a game this season.
Athlete of the Week
Dryden junior basket-
ball standout Sam
Peyerk was named the
NCTLs Defensive Player
of the Year recently.
For his effort, Peyerk
shares our Boys Athlete
of the Week honor.
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All-BWAC hoops team announced
TRI-CITY AREA
The following players
were chosen to the All-
Blue Water Area
Conference boys basket-
ball squad which was
announced recently:
First team- DSean
Hamilton, Richmond;
Griffin Schirmer, Imlay
City; Chase Churchill,
Richmond; Anthony
Tavano, Richmond; Luke
McClelland, Yale; Adam
Job, Armada; and Zach
Revoldt, Almont.
Second team- Drew
Davis, Armada; Noah
Galbraith, Imlay City;
Eric Conn, Almont; Matt
Donnellon, Yale; and
Drew Revoldt, Almont.
Honorable mention-
Danny Perez, Algonac;
Photo provided
Justin Bartomucci,
Algonac; Mitchell
All-NCTL basketball squad recognized
TRI-CITY AREA
The following players
secured an appearance on
Bradford slips to 3-4 this the All-North Central
season. Thumb League boys bas-
In Fridays confronta- ketball squad which was
tion, Albion College used a chosen recently:
four-run first inning, a two- First team- Grant
run third and a two-run Koehler, Kingston; John
sixth to emerge victorious.
DelCampo, Dryden; Max
Pitt.-Bradford collected Kage, Dryden; Matt Koth,
both of their runs during North Huron; Dylan
inning number three. Dankenbring, Peck; and
Rodriguez was the win- Tony Nugent, Carsonville-
ning Albion College pitch- Port Sanilac.
er. She allowed 10 hits and Defensive Specialist-
struck out two over the Sam Peyerk, Dryden.
seven-inning distance.
She also aided her
cause with a one for three
performance at the plate, All-Area: Times selects from deep talent pool
including one RBI.
from page 1-B
Galbraith ended his second
season at the varsity level
as an All-Blue Water Area
Conference second team
pick.
Zach Revoldt, Almont.
Revoldt provided 175
points in 24 games, an aver-
age of 7.3 points per con-
test, during the 2016-17
campaign.
That left him third on
the Almont ballclub and
seventh out of those who
Photo provided
attained Tri-City Times All-
Area first team status.
The 6-3 senior forward
also pulled down 115
rebounds, handed off 79
assists and notched 38
steals.
Almont senior Eric
Conn netted 13 points in
his teams win against
Imlay City in a Class B
boys district basketball
title game recently.
For his effort, Conn
shares our Boys Athlete
of the Week honor.
John DelCampo, of Dryden, looks to elude a
Deckerville defender in a game this winter.
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Griffin Schirmer, of Imlay City, brings the ball
up the floor in the Class B district title game.
Cros-Lex; Luke Wilson,
Cros-Lex; Jordan Lesniak,
Imlay City; Jose
Bartolomei Castro, Imlay
City; Jackson Allen,
Richmond; Cade Smeznik,
Yale; and Mark Donnellon,
Yale.
MVP- DSean
Hamilton, Richmond.
Coach of the Year-
John Hall, Almont.
All-Defensive Team-
DSean Hamilton,
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Richmond; Zach Revoldt,
Almont; David Hart,
Imlay City; Luke
McClelland, Yale; and
Andrew Sams, Capac.
Final standings- 1)
Almonts Eric Conn looks over his offensive Almont, 13-1; 2)
options in a game this past season. Richmond and Imlay City,
Ruczynski, Armada; Almont; Clay Schapman, 11-3; 4) Yale, 8-6; 5)
Dylan Szafranski, Almont; Andrew Sams, Armada, 7-7; 6) Capac,
Armada; Chase Kapron, Capac; Trevor Boers, 3-11; 7) Cros-Lex, 2-12;
Almont; Ethan Hall, Capac; Marcel Munger, and 8) Algonac, 1-13.
Second team- Kenton
Bowerman, Deckerville;
Brandon Pattullo,
Deckerville; Wyatt
Janowiak, Deckerville;
Justin Ritchie, Carsonville-
Port Sanilac; Kody LaFleur,
Peck; and Jeffrey Frost,
Mayville.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Honorable mention-
Nathan Cloyd, Kingston;
Bo Mickelson, Kingston;
Justin Knox, Dryden; Zach
Asher, Deckerville; Ian
Sell, Peck; Chris Beurman,
Peck; and Jared Hoag, Drydens Max Kage drives to the hoop in a
Mayville. NCTL matchup this past season.
Revoldt finished his pulled down 43 rebounds ings), a 20-4 overall mark
plus a top district finish
third season on Almonts and registered 36 steals.
varsity as an All-Blue Water Conn finished his sec- (the first time in 48 years
Area Conference first team ond season at the varsity his team has claimed that
pick. level as an All-Blue Water distinc-
In addition to that, Area Conference second tion), John
Revoldts name also team choice. Hall
appeared on the All-Blue Second team- Jimmy earns Tri-
Water Area Conference Schroeder, Capac; Drew City Times
defensive team. Revoldt, Almont; Chase All-Area
Eric Conn, Almont Kapron, Almont; Justin Coach of
Conn netted 137 points Knox, Dryden; Jordan the The
in 24 games, an average of Year acco-
Lesniak, Imlay City; Jose Hall
5.8 points per contest, this lades.
Bartolomei Castro, Imlay He
winter. City; and Sam Peyerk,
That placed him fifth shares that
Dryden. honor with
on the Almont squad and Honorable mention-
eighth among those who Dryden
Jared Czape, Dryden; Coach John
earned an appearance on David Hart, Imlay City;
the Tri-City Times All-Area DelCampo,
and Ethan Hall, Almont. who guided
first team lineup.
Coach of the Year- his ballclub
The 5-7 senior guard
For directing Almont to a to a pace-
also handed off 43 assists, DelCampo
pacesetting 13-1 Blue setting 12-1
Water Area Conference North
showing (the first time in Central Thumb League
24 years the Raiders have mark as well as a 17-4
topped the league stand- overall record.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Photo provided
Jacob Battani (far right) stands on the awards
stand at the GLIAC Meet.
Battani: Almont grad
vaults to a third place
from page 1-B
College
ranked 24th in the 5,000- (82),
meter run. He registered a Findlay
15:57.25 clocking along the (54),
way. Saginaw
Grand Valley State Valley State
University junior Chris University
May was the event paceset- (51), Lake
Photo by Kevin Kissane
ter. It took him 14:36.05 to Erie (24),
go the distance. Northwood Miles
Tiffin topped the team (12), Walsh
standings with 167.5 points. and Ohio Dominican (11
They were followed by
Grand Valley State
apiece), Lake Superior
State University (nine) and
University (131.5 points), Ferris State University
Ashland (107), Hillsdale (two).
 Page 3-B-TRI-CITY TIMES-MARCH 22, 2017

Sports In Brief Hill helps Rochester

College to wins
By Kevin Kissane performance with two RBI
Tri-City Times Sports Editor and two runs scored.
In the second game,
IMLAY CITY Rochester College took
Imlay Citys advantage of a sev-
Chander Hill helped en-run second
the Rochester inning; a three-run
College softball fourth; a one-run
team sweep Alice sixth; and a one-run
Lloyd College, 8-0 seventh; to emerge
and 12-4, in a non- victorious.
conference double- Alice Lloyd
header on Thursday, College scored all
Hill
March 9. four of their runs
Alice Lloyd during inning num-
College, in Pippa Passes, ber four.
Kentucky, is where the Hill again reached the

Photo provided
action unfolded. hitting column for the win-
In the opener, Rochester ning Rochester College
College used a one-run side. She wound up one for
The Imlay City Youth wrestling team gets ready to hit the mats at a recent competition. fourth inning; a one-run four, drew one walk, scored
fifth; and a six-run sixth to a run and collected one RBI.
The following youth Wrestling prevail. With the outcomes,
sports, junior high, ninth at MMWA State Finals Hill, a junior, finished Rochester College now
grade, and junior varsity March 12 with a three for four plate stands at 2-10 this season.
recaps are provided to us by Tournament recap-
area coaches. If your teams
results do not appear here
remind your coach to pass
The Imlay City Youth
wrestling team excelled at
the MMWA State Finals on
Finn gets hit in
along the information by
calling 810-724-2615, or
e-mailing it to kkissane@
Sunday, March 12.
In the high school divi-
sion, Wesley Hampton (133
Alma College victory
pageone-inc.com or send it pounds) and Hunter By Kevin Kissane In Thursdays contest,
to us via fax at 810-724- Mullins (143) led Imlay Tri-City Times Sports EditorAlma College took advan-
8552. City with firsts. tage of a three-run second
Imlay City Youth Christian Rojas, sec- ALMONT The inning; a three-run eighth;
Wrestling at MYWAY ond, 13-14 age group, 114 Alma College baseball and a one-run ninth to pre-
Northeast Regionals pounds; and Dominic team, which lists former vail.
March 18 Almont standout Patrick Concordia
Photo provided

DAmbrosio, 11-12 age

Tournament recap-
The Imlay City Youth
wrestling team had 13
grapplers register state-
qualifying performances
last Saturday at the Clio-
based MYWAY Northeast
Regionals.
In the high school divi-
sion, Wesley Hampton
headlined. He took first at
133 pounds.
Adriel Rojas (148) and
Zac Hellebuyck (163) pro-
vided third-place finishes
in their weight classes.
In the youth division,
Imlay City claimed six
champions. Their ranks
consisted of Ricky
group, 70 pounds, gave Finn on its roster, reg- C o l l e g e
Imlay City seconds. istered a 7-1 triumph (Minnesota) man-
Israel Santaella, 13-14 against Concordia aged their lone
Wesley Hampton (L) and Hunter Mullins (R) College (Minnesota) run during inning
age group, 107 pounds;
won their weight classes at the MMWA State on Tuesday, March 2. number three.
Dakota Sandzik, 13-14 age
Finals. Chain of Lakes Finn, a
group, 95 pounds; Julian Park, in Winter
junior, contribut-
Guerrero, first, 14 years, 11 years, 75 pounds; Julian Rojas, 11-12 age group, Haven, Florida, is
145 pounds; Christian 112 pounds; Connor ed a one for four
Rojas, second, 12 years, where the contest Finn
Rojas, first, 13 years, 114 Wildie, 11-12 age group, plate performance
112 pounds; Israel unfolded. with one RBI to
pounds; Anthony Santaella, second, 14 years, 75 pounds; Rocco With the result,
DAmbrosio, first, 12 DAmbrosio, 10, 90 Alma Colleges cause.
107 pounds; and Tanner Alma raises its mark to 1-5 He lined up defensive-
years, 85 pounds; Dominic Land, fourth, 63 pounds; pounds; Tanner Land, 9-10 overall. Concordia College ly for Alma College at
DAmbrosio, first, 11 also placed for Imlay Citys age group, 63 pounds; (Minnesota) slips to 3-4 catcher.
years, 70 pounds; Mason Youth Wrestling team. Brody Gutierrez, 9-10 age this season.
Wildie, first, 14 years, 90 They move on to the group, heavyweight, and
pounds; and Dakota state finals set for March Vincent Villalpando, 4-6
Sandzik, first, 14 years, 95 31-April 2 at the Lansing age group, 67 pounds; also Subscribe Today!
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ATTICA
TOWNSHIP
ATTICA TOWNSHIP
BOARD
MINUTES OF
MARCH 9, 2017
The meeting was called to order
at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Ochadleus.
Present were: Supervisor Ochadleus,
Treasurer Mason and Trustee
Madeline. Absent: Clerk
Herpolsheimer and Trustee Lacey.
The minutes of February 9, 2017
were approved as presented.
The treasurer report showed a
new balance of: General Fund
$569,917.08 and CDARS savings
$202,454.10; Public Safety
$118,145.52, CDARS $50,613.51;
Fire Millage $106,974.67, CDARS
$50,613.51; Fire Escrow $81,252.04,
CDARS $50,613.51. Notice is hereby given that the
Police Report - There were 175
calls in February, with 117 of the calls
handled by the Township Deputies.
Public Time - William J.
Winslow requested a raise for Board
of Review members.
Old Business - None
New Business - Moved and sec-
onded to appoint Carol Kocik to the
Ruth Hughes Memorial Library
Board. Vote taken, all ayes, motion
carried.
Moved and seconded to approve
the conditional rezoning of the
Dryden Mold Shop from AG agricul-
Legal Announcements
ture to L- Light Industrial. Vote taken,
all ayes, motion carried.
Moved and seconded to approve
the updated Site Plan and Special
Land Use for A2Z Storage. Roll call
vote taken, all ayes, motion carried.
Moved and seconded to amend
section 2.2 of the zoning ordinance,
pertaining to keyhole development, to
remove the definition for access prop-
erty. Vote taken, all ayes, motion car-
ried.
Fire - None.
Park - The park manager report-
ed that only the walking trail is being
used.
Planning Commission
Secretary Lemons reported: the
Planning Commission set a Public
Hearing for the March 23rd meeting
to adopt an ordinance for Solar
Energy Systems. The Planning
Commission tabled a decision to
amend the sign ordinance until the
March 23rd meeting.
Attorney - Attorney Gildner
stated that he has been working on
document review.
Ambulance - Supervisor
Ochadleus stated that the Lapeer
County EMS is looking for two new
bases and looking at new ambulances.
Commissioner - None.
Board - Supervisor Ochadleus
resigned from the Valley Area Agency
on Aging.
Public - None
Review and pay the bills -
Moved and seconded to pay the bills:
General Fund - $58,899.27, and Fire
Fund - $17,567.26, Public Safety -
$6,955.83 Total for bills $83,422.36.
Roll call vote taken, all ayes, motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
A complete copy of the minutes
is available at the Attica Township
Hall.
Nancy Herpolsheimer
Attica Township Clerk
12-1
IMLAY
- TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
IMLAY TOWNSHIP
PLANNING
COMMISSION
Imlay Township Planning
Commission will hold a public hear-
ing on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 7:30
p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
meeting agenda allows, at the Imlay
Township Hall, 682 N. Fairgrounds
Road, Imlay City MI 48444. The pur-
pose of the hearing is to receive public
comments regarding amending Article
2. Definitions Medical Marijuana
Dispensary; Medical Marijuana
Growing Facility Section 3.1.1
Agricultural District; Section 3.1.6
General Business District; and Section
3.1.8 Light Industrial District of the
Imlay Township Zoning Ordinance to
delete medical marijuana dispensa-
days, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Written comments may be sent
to the Planning Commission, at the
address above, prior to the hearing.
Verbal comments will be taken during
the public hearing.
This notice is published pursuant
to the requirements of Michigan
Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended.
Elizabeth Makedonsky
Imlay Township Clerk
12-1
MORTGAGE
SALE
THIS FIRM IS A DEBT
COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING
TO COLLECT A DEBT.
ANY INFORMATION
OBTAINED WILL BE USED
FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Notice is hereby given that
Default has occurred in a Mortgage
given by Scott G. Sandor, an unmar-
ried man, mortgagor, to Independent
Mortgage Co. East MI, which became
Independent Mortgage Co., a dis-
solved Michigan corporation, and
successor-by-merger to Independent
Mortgage Co. East MI, as assigned to
Independent Bank, a Michigan bank-
ing corporation, mortgagee. The
Mortgage is dated December 27,
2006, and was recorded on January 5,
2007, in Liber 2228, on page 664 of
the Lapeer County records, and sub-
ject to an Assignment of Mortgage
recorded at Liber 2725, Page 922.
The balance owing on the Mortgage
est bidder. The sale will be held on
April 26, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. local time
VILLAGE OF
at the main entrance to the Lapeer ALMONT
County Court Facility, 255 Clay St., NOTICE: VILLAGE
Lapeer, Michigan, that being the place PLANNING
of holding Circuit Court for Lapeer
County, Michigan. The property will
COMMISSION OF
be sold to pay the amount then due on ALMONT
the Mortgage, including interest, legal 817 NORTH MAIN STREET
costs, attorney fees and any taxes or ALMONT, MICHIGAN 48003
insurance which may be paid by the (810) 798-8528
mortgagee before the sale. FAX (810) 798-3397
The property to be sold is locat- Please be notified that the
ed in the Township of Deerfield, Village Planning Commission of
County of Lapeer, Michigan and
described as:
Almont will hold a public hearing on
Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.,
Part of the NW 1/4 of Section or as soon as possible thereafter as the
22, T9N, R10E, Deerfield Twp., matter may be heard, in the Almont
Lapeer Co., Michigan, described as Municipal Building located at 817 N.
Main St., Almont, Michigan 48003 in
beginning S001940E 1320.23 ft
order to consider an amendment to the
along the W Section line, and
Almont Village Zoning Ordinance to
N880850E 1307.03 ft, and
rezone certain property from Single
S001318E 1330.92 ft to a point on
Family Residential (R-1) zoning dis-
the E-W 1/4 line, and N875216E
trict to the Planned Unit Development
983.45 ft along the E-W 1/4 line from
(PUD) zoning district.
the NW corner of said Section 22;
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
thence continuing along said E-W 1/4
T6N R12E SEC 21 VILLAGE
line N875216E 328.83 ft to the
OF ALMONT, FROM S 1/4 COR OF
center of said Section 22; thence
SEC 21 N 88 -28-25 E 1016.65 FT
N003018W 662.22 ft along the
AND N 1-59-15 W 349.4 FT TO
N-S 1/4 line; thence S880031W
POB; TH N 1-59-15 W 454.1 FT; TH
328.81 ft; thence S003018E 663.01
N 2-57-56 W 557.62 FT; TH N 85-26-
ft parallel with the N-S 1/4 line to the
49 E 60.16 FT; TH 87-33-17 E 899.95
point of beginning. Together with a
FT TO W LINE OF CHURCH ST;
66 ft wide easement for ingress-egress
TH S 19-54-09 E 237.42 FT ALONG
purposes as described in Ingress-
W LINE OF CHURCH ST; TH
Egress Easement.
CONTINUING ALONG W LINE OF
Ingress-Egress Easement:
CHURCH ST S 3-8-21 E 479.37 FT;
Part of the NW 1/4 of Section
TH S 88-33-17 W 461.65 FT; TH S
22, T9N, R10E, Deerfield Twp.,
86-6-34 W 380.52 FT; TH S 4-51-35

CITY OF
ry and medical marijuana growing
facility definitions, special use
Lapeer Co., Michigan, described as
as of the date of this Notice is E 306.6 FT; TH S 89-11-3 W 125.03
beginning S001940E 1320.23 ft
$100,974.47, including interest at FT; TH S 2-18-43 E 5.18 FT; TH S
along the W Section line, and

IMLAY CITY
approval in certain districts, and stan-
dards in light of the recent enactment
of the Medical Marihuana Facilities
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Licensing Act.
A complete copy of the proposed
M-53 LANE CONVERSION amendments may be examined at the
Imlay Township Hall, Mondays,
Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of Imlay Wednesdays, Fridays, except holi-
City will hold a public hearing on the 4th day of April, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., or
as soon thereafter as may be heard, at City Hall, located at 150 North Main
Street, Imlay City, MI 48444.
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comments on the pro- ATTENTION
5.625% per year variable. The 88-33-00 W 81.62 FT TO POB
N880850E 1307.03 ft, and
Mortgage contains a power of sale 17.839 ACRES SPLIT ON 01/24/2014
S001318E 1264.92 ft from the NW
clause and no proceedings have been FROM 041-521-058-00; SPLIT/
corner of said Section 22; thence con-
instituted to recover any part of the
debt owing.
tinuing S001318E 66.04 ft to a
point on the E-W 1/4 line from the
COMBINED ON 12/29/2015 FROM
041-521-058-01
The Mortgage will be foreclosed
by selling the property described
NW corner of said Section 22 (said Parcel #041-521-058-04 (401
Church)
point being S875216W 1312.28 ft
below at a public auction to the high- NOTICE: People with disabili-
from the center of Section 22); thence
N875216E 983.45 ft along the ties needing accommodations for
E-W 1/4 line; thence N001318W effective participation in the meeting
66.03 ft; thence S875216W 983.11
ft parallel with the E-W 1/4 line to the
should contact the Village Clerk/
Treasurer at (810) 798-8528 at least

CITY OF IMLAY CITY

posed lane conversion of M-53 to two travel lanes and a center turning point of beginning. seven (7) working days in advance of
lane, from M-21 to First Street, with the goal of improved traffic flow and The structure residing on the the meeting. An attempt will be made

RESIDENTS
safety. Comments will be received prior to consideration of approval by above described premises, consisting to make reasonable accommodations.
the City Commission for this one year trial conversion. of a 2000 VA108D Crystal Valley A copy of the proposed text that
Comments may be submitted in writing or in person. Persons with dis- CV1705A/BIN is considered real would amend the ordinance may be
abilities needing accommodations for effective participation should contact estate and is also collateral for this inspected at the Almont Village
the City Clerk a week in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, BRANCH & BRUSH CHIPPING loan. Offices located at 817 N. Main;
hearing or other assistance. You may contact City Manager Tom Youatt at On the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month starting in April through the commonly known as 5282 Millis Almont, MI 48003 during regular
(810) 724-2135 with any questions. end of November the City will be picking up brush. Branches cannot Road, North Branch, MI 48461 business hours, being between 8:00
Nicole F. Frost exceed 4 in diameter and brush with roots must be free of dirt and tax i.d. 44-006-022-019-29 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on regular busi-
City Clerk stones. The City is not responsible for large amounts of brush from If the property described in this ness days. Written comments regard-
12-2 tree trimming, tree removal, or clearing of property. Property owners notice is sold at a foreclosure sale, ing this matter can also be received at
should contact a tree service for excessive brush removal. Please contact then under MCL 600.3278, the the above listed address until the day
City Hall at (810) 724-2135 for additional information. Mortgagor will be held responsible to of its consideration by the Planning
Commission.

CAPAC SCHOOLS
the buyer of the property at the fore-
YARD WASTE & BRUSH PICK UP closure sale, or to the Mortgage hold- Kimberly J. Keesler,
Clerk/Treasurer
er, for damage done to the property
The garbage haulers will be picking up yard waste and small brush on 12-1
during the redemption period.
ELECTION NOTICE Tuesdays starting at the beginning of April through the end of
November. Please place yard waste in marked yard waste containers
The redemption period will
To the qualified electors of the Capac Community Schools district no- expire six (6) months after the date of
or biodegradable bags and bundle branches 1 or less in diameter.
tice is hereby given that a special election will be held on May 2, 2017 the foreclosure sale, unless the prop-
Bundles and yard waste containers cannot exceed 40 lbs.
from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the purpose of voting on the following proposal: erty is determined abandoned under
Yard waste should not be raked to the curb. Please contact
Shall Capac Community Schools, St. Clair and Lapeer Counties, City Hall at (810) 724-2135 for additional information.
MCL 600.3241a, in which case the LYNN
Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Five Million Eight Hundred
Fifty Thousand Dollars ($5,850,000) and issue its general obligation un-
12-2 redemption period will expire 30 days
after the date of the foreclosure sale, TOWNSHIP
or when the time to provide notice Lynn Township is taking bids for
limited tax bonds therefor for the purpose of: mowing of township property at

CAPAC SCHOOLS
remodeling, furnishing and refurnishing, and equipping and under MCL 600.3241a(c) expires,
whichever is later. 13995 Yale Road. Contact Supervisor
re-equipping school buildings and facilities; acquiring and at 810-346-2605 for specifications or
installing instructional technology in school buildings and SMITH, MARTIN,
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facilities; purchasing school buses; and preparing, developing,
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CLOSE OF REGISTRATION NOTICE Dated: March 17, 2017 1, 2017 to Supervisor Steve
Kalbfleisch, 13995 Yale Rd, Lynn, MI
The following is for informational purposes only: Absentee ballots for the Regular School Election of Capac Commu- By: Henry L. Knier, Jr. (P46393)
Attorney for Independent Bank, 48097. Lynn Township reserves the
The estimated millage that will be levied for the proposed bonds in nity Schools to be held May 2, 2017, will be available beginning March Mortgagee right to reject any and all bids.
2017, is 1.05 mills ($1.05 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a -0- 18, 2017 from your township office. You are eligible for an absentee bal- 900 Washington Ave., P.O. Box 219 Annette Ferrett,
mill net increase over the prior years levy. The maximum number of years lot for any of the following reasons: Bay City, MI 48707 - (989) 892-4574 Clerk
the bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of any refunding, is twenty (20) 1. You expect to be absent from the community in which you are reg- 12-4 12-1
years. The estimated simple average annual millage anticipated to be re- istered for the entire time the polls are open on election day.
quired to retire this bond debt is 1.64 mills ($1.64 on each $1,000 of tax- 2. You are physically unable to attend the polls without the assistance
able valuation).
(Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited,
and the proceeds cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher,
of another.
3. You cannot attend the polls because of the tenets of your religion. NOTICE TO BIDDERS
administrator or employee salaries, or other operating expenses.)
Michigan voter application deadline for this election is April 3, 2017.
4. You have been appointed an election precinct inspector in a precinct
other than the precinct where you reside. LAWN MAINTENANCE
5. You are 60 years of age or more. The Lapeer County Road Commission is accepting bids for the 2017
Voter registration applications can be obtained at the Secretary of State 6. You are confined in jail awaiting arraignment or trial.
office or your township office. seasonal lawn maintenance at its Lapeer Service Station. Proposals are
Absentee applications and ballots may be obtained by either calling being asked for mowing and weed trimming. Proof of general liability and
Polling locations: the Mussey Township Office at 395-4915, and the application will be workers compensation insurance will be required prior to beginning work.
Berlin, Brockway, Emmett, Imlay, Lynn, mailed to you, or by applying for the application at the Mussey Township Specifications are available at the Lapeer County Road Commission,
and Mussey Township residents Offices, 135 N. Main Street, Capac, Michigan 48014. Requests for ab- online at www.lcrconline.com, or by email tcleeton@lcrconline.com.
St. Johns Lutheran Church, 109 E. Kempf Crt, Capac sentee ballots should be made during the hours of 9:00 a.m.-12 p.m., 1:00 Send sealed bid to Lapeer County Road Commission, 820 Davis Lake
pm.-4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Road, Lapeer, MI 48446 by 11:00 a.m. April 7, 2017
Riley Township residents No applications for absentee ballots may be accepted after 2:00 p.m.,
Riley Township Hall, 13042 Belle River Rd., Riley BOARD OF LAPEER COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS
Saturday, April 29, 2017. The Mussey Township Office will be open on Jim Novak, Chairman
Saturday, April 29, 2017, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. to receive applications. Dale Duckert, Vice Chairman
Timothy J. Lewis, Secretary Timothy J. Lewis, Secretary
Capac Board of Education Les Nichols, Member
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