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M-53 diet
Elizabeth
Lauwers
dives right
into the
Belle River

to begin
to mea-
sure water
level and
test soil
composi-
tion.

Lane conversion at CN Railroad

viaduct to begin June 17
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com

IMLAYCITY And now well see how the rubber

meets the road.
On Saturday, June 17, the Michigan Department of
Transportation (MDOT) is scheduled to initiate its so-

Photo by Tom Wearing

called road diet project along a portion of M-53 in
Imlay City.
Pending weather conditions, workers will begin
removing the existing lane stripes from First Street north
to a point about 500 feet south of Imlay City Road (old

The Belle of Imlay City

M-21).
Restriping in the area will narrow the roadway down
to one northbound and one southbound lane, while creat-
ing a dedicated center-turn lane.
The purpose of the lane reconfiguration project is to
reduce the number of lane miles and to calm traffic in
the area near the Canadian National Railroad viaduct Middle schoolers continue STEM project to monitor rivers health
and the entrance to Third Street.
It is hoped the dedicated center left-turn lane will By Tom Wearing last month for the purpose of Seven Ponds Nature Center staff,
help minimize crashes when traffic is waiting to com- twearing@pageone-inc.com investigating the health of the who in turn will pass along the
plete a left turn onto Third Street. Belle River Watershed area. information to health officials and
Imlay City Manager Tom Youatt notes the lane con- IMLAYCITY Imlay City By removing and studying representatives of local and state
version will be subject to a one-year trial period to Middle School science teacher samples of macro-organisms, the government.
ascertain its effectiveness as a traffic safety measure. Juliann Kent continues to inspire students were able to compile suf- This ongoing investigation
During the project, traffic flow will be maintained students with hands-on experienc- ficient data to make an overall will conclude with a combined
under flag control. es and projects. assessment of the condition of the paper revealing the rivers health
Though the lane conversion has been planned for In what has become an annual water and riverbed. presented to Imlay City officials,
pilgrimage, Kents 6th-grade stu- Kent said the results of their
M-53 page 14-A dents walked over to Lions Park findings will be submitted to Belle page 14-A

A muddy mess
Mud boggers clog drains lems in the future.
I was told by more
at car washes in Imlay City than one person who

Safetyville
Lapeer County Sheriff
program helps kids,
...see page 15-A
By Tom Wearing pleasure.
twearing@pageone-inc.com The amount of mud
that was left in our busi-
IMLAYCITY nesses over the weekend
Imlay City business owner was not acceptable by any
attends such events, said
Dail, that there is usually
power washing equipment
set up on site to wash the
mud off vehicles before
they leave the hosting
Photo provided

Larry Dail experienced measure, Dail said in the property.

significant financial loss
over the weekend of May
18-20 resulting from peo-
ple using his facilities to
remove excessive mud
from their vehicles.
Dail, who owns car
washes on Cedar St. (Van
Dyke) and Newark Rd.,
Connect
submitted letters to the
letter. The mud caused
the Cedar Street car wash
to be closed for nearly a
week until we could get
the mud professionally
removed and the drains
cleared by a sewer clean-
ing company.
He additionally noted
that some of his staff had
Iwas also told that in
other locations that host
these events, local munici- Police are seeking information on these
palities require and enforce individuals who may be linked to vandal-
the use of power washing ism at the old elementary school in
equipment on site to elimi- Almont.
nate any mud on the roads
and to not cause situations
such as I experienced with Police investigate
this event.

Resources for homeless

Imlay City and Imlay
Township governments,
notifying them of his frus-
in Imlay City on Friday, tration with some individu-
...see page 3-A als who had participated in
the Trucks Gone Wild
Country Compound
Spring Sling mudbogging
TRI-CITY event held in Imlay
Township.
TIMES Saying he was not
seeking money nor reim-
bursement for his losses,
ONLINE Dail explained the circum-
stances that led to his dis-
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bogging participants.
We did have people
on site at both (car) washes
during the weekend doing
daily cleaning, said Dail.
There were several con-
frontations with people in
mud-covered vehicles that
clearly had too much to
drink.
Dail suggested what
could be an easy remedy
for eliminating such prob-
Dail said he is general-
ly not opposed to any
activities or events that
more vandalism at
old Almont school
promote the local econo-
my, however he hopes
local municipalities will
consider the possible nega-
tive ramifications.
Individuals shown in security
Dail produced receipts
totaling more than $1,900
photos viewed as suspects
By Tom Wearing
in costs incurred for septic
services and industrial twearing@pageone-inc.com
waste removal. ALMONT Almont Police continue to
gather information about four individuals sus-
pected of vandalism at the old elementary
Muddy page 14-A
school at 401 Church Street.
The suspects suspicious behavior was cap-
tured on security cameras behind the former
school building.
The building and property are now owned
by Almont-area businessman Jim Novak, who
is in the process of developing the property for
senior housing.
The old school has been the subject of
numerous break-ins and vandalism during the
past two years, resulting in thousands of dollars
in damages.
Police Chief Andy Martin pointed out that
youngsters had been identified as the perpetra-
tors in past incidents, which included broken
windows, illegal entry and vandalism commit-
Photo by Tom Wearing

recycled paper
ted inside the old school.
Those individuals, or their parents, were
required to pay restitution for the damages
incurred.
This case differs, said Martin, noting that
The owner of car washes on Cedar St. and Newark Rd. approached Imlay
City and township officials regarding problems at the venues related to Investigate page 14-A
mud bogging events held in the township.
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By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
ALMONT TWP.
Officers from the Thumb
Narcotics Unit (TNU) exe-
cuted a search warrant at a
marijuana grow facility on
Wednesday, June 14, 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm
Monday, June 12. Rogers reported that owner, a 29-year-old
Lt. Doug Rogers said when TNU officers entered Sterling Heights man, with
the search was conducted the vacant residence around the manufacturing of mari-
following a several-week 10:30 a.m., they found and juana.
investigation of an indoor seized 16 pounds of pro- TNUofficers were
marijuana grow in the 7900 cessed marijuana, along assisted at the scene by
block of Linden Rd. in with 211 marijuana plants Almont Police officers and
Almont Township. ranging in height from Michigan State Police
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Project Homeless Connect
hosts June 16 event in I.C.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
comes to Cornerstone Church
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAYCITY
Project Homeless Connect
of Lapeer County will
host a Neighbors Helping
Neighbors event on
Friday, June 16 from 10
a.m.-2 p.m. at Imlay City
Cornerstone Christian
Church, 7535 E. Imlay
City Rd. (Old M-21).
Free services will be
offered local individuals
and families in need, to
include: a lunch, housing
assistance, job training,
employment assistance,
Loud booms silenced
after numerous calls
Farmer uses propane cannon
to ward off geese from crop
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAYTWP. An
Imlay Township farmer is
reported to have been the
source of unrelenting loud
booms heard throughout
the area on Tuesday, June 6
and into the following day.
According to an Imlay
City police report issued
Wednesday (June 7) morn-
ing, the farmer had been
using a propane cannon to
scare geese away from his
crops.
Imlay City Police Chief
Scott Pike reported that
dozens of local residents
had called 911 Central
Dispatch and Imlay City
police to complain about
the booms.
Many residents used
Facebook and social media
Bond projects approved
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
CAPAC At their
May meeting, the school
board authorized spending
2013 bond funds on sev-
eral projects.
Just over $14,000 will
be used to purchase a cam-
era system from A Parts
Warehouse for their bus
fleet.
Members also gave the
okay to spend $111,000 in
bond monies for asphalt
paving of the athletic
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unteers, along with dona-
tions of hats, gloves,
socks, gently-used cloth-
ing for adults and chil-
dren, baby diapers, water
and cash.
He noted that dona-
tions of money help offset
the costs of bus passes,
birth certificate applica-
tions, various services,
and laundromat vouchers.
Eighteen vendors rep-
to express their disenchant-
ment with the incessant
noise, some saying the loud
booms were occurring at
regular intervals of 10-15
seconds.
Before the noise
stopped, residents reported
that the noise continued
more than 15 hours, well
into the early morning
hours of Wednesday.
At one point, Imlay
City Manager Tom Youatt
contacted Imlay Township
Supervisor Steve Hoeksema
to see if he could help
bring an end to the noise.
I dont know that it
helped, said Youatt, but it
wasnt long after contact-
ing Steve (Hoeksema) that
the booms finally stopped.
It may also have helped
that Michigan State Police
troopers paid a visit to the
track, plus $73,000 to coat
the surface once complete.
James P. Contracting was
awarded the paving con-
tract and Star Track
Enterprises will do the
coating work.
Superintendent Dr.
Steve Bigelow said the
track project is due to
begin in mid-June and
extend into late July or
early August.
Other various 2013
bond projects are due to
complete during the sum-
mer break, too, including
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resenting city, state and
federal agencies will be
present on June 16 to pro-
vide attendees with infor-
mation and various forms
of assistance.
Photo by Tom Wearing
Participating agencies
include: Stone Soup;
NEMSCA/Early Head
Start, Family Literacy
Center; Love, INC.;
Bluewater Center for Cornerstone Church on Old M-21 just east of Imlay City will be the site
Independent Living; of Project Homeless Connect this Friday, June 16.
Lapeer County
Community Mental Works; Social Security To be a volunteer, call Twp., Elba, Clifford and
Health; American Legion Administration; Hamilton Ron Belcher at 810-338- Sawdust Corners.
Womens Auxiliary; Community Health 2755. All agencies in Lapeer
Hispanic Service Center; Network; Absolute Honorable mission County work closely with
Lapeer Area Citizens Communications Wireless The mission of Project one another and share
Against Domestic and Lapeer County Homeless Connect is to assets to assist those in
Violence; Michigan Housing Improvement coordinate with State, crisis.
Protection & Advocacy Authority. County, and local cities to Project Homeless
Services; GSTMichigan Anyone wishing to be raise awareness of the Connects ultimate goal is
a vendor or provide free homeless in Lapeer, Imlay to end homelessness.
services or items are City, Metamora, Dryden, More information can
asked to contact Ingrid Attica, Goodland Twp., be found on the organiza-
Gagnon at 810-664-1680, North Branch, tions website at: www.
ext. 22. Columbiaville, Deerfield homelessinlapeermi.com.
farmers residence, insist-
ing he silence his propane
cannon.
Hoeksema said the
unidentified farmer told
him his soybean crop had
sustained significant dam-
age from geese, and that he
was using the propane can-
non to scare them off.
This is still a farming
community, Hoeksema
reminded. Its important
for our farmers to be able to
protect their crops.
He said the farmer
explained that the person
who was supposed to turn
the cannon off was far
enough away to not hear
the booms, and simply for-
got to do it.
Hoeksema hopes a
compromise can be reached
which allows the farmer to
protect his crops, while not
disturbing the sleep and
peace of his neighbors.
He said he would no
longer use it after dark.
new carpeting in the ele-
mentary and Jr.-Sr. High
offices, and updating light-
ing poles by the football
stadium.
Last month, voters
renewed an 20 year, $5.8
million bond.
In other meeting busi-
ness:
the board approved a
contract with support staff
through the Capac School
Service Association for the
2017-18 school year
members voted to
approve the 2017-18 St.
Clair RESA budget.
a proposal to dedicate
the varsity softball field in
honor of longtime coach
and teacher Barb Redding
was approved. Varsity
softball coach Ashley
Mousseau will head up
fundraising efforts to cover
all costs associated with
christening it Redding
Field.
Monday - Friday 9-6, Saturday 10 - 4
Page 4-A-TRI-CITY TIMES-JUNE 14, 2017

Students create designs Almont

artists
Haley

for Moving Wall t-shirts

VanNuck
and Sydney
Torres are
pictured
Sydney Torres & Haley VanNuck studies of the Vietnam War
in her American History with Almont
create art for Moving Walls visit class, along with her grand- High School
fathers service in the U.S. art teacher
By Tom Wearing last Sunday by their art Army, were sufficient Lisa Wright
twearing@pageone-inc.com teacher, Lisa Wright, who motivation for her to take (center).

Photo by Tom Wearing

was also lauded by both part in the t-shirt design
ALMONT Two Lapeer County veterans contest.
Almont High School artists organizations. Pointing out that her
were recently acknowl- Sydney said it was grandfather had also been
edged for their talent and Wright who informed the an art teacher, Sydney
patriotic spirit by Almont students of the Moving 2017 valedictorian and Almont High School soph- replica of the granite
viewed the contest as an
American Legion Chapter Walls upcoming visit to opportunity to acknowl- president of her class. omore Haley VanNuck, the Vietnam Memorial in
479 and Lapeer County Almont and the design edge his military service Her plan is to study daughter of Mary and Washington D.C.
Vietnam Veterans of competition, thus provid- and the artistic skills she pre-medicine at Oakland Jonathan VanNuck. The memorial will be
America (VVA) Chapter ing the incentive for their may well have inherited University in the fall. She described her moti- on display from July 6-10
287. participation. from him. The daughter of Joe vations for participating in at the former Almont
High school senior Mrs. Wright explained I think its great that and Shelly Torres, Sydney the contest as quite simple. Elementary School grounds
Sydney Torres and sopho- the requirements to us, the Moving Wall is coming proudly noted that her twin I just wanted to give on Church Street.
more Haley VanNuck were said Sydney. I followed to Almont, she said. Its sister, Hayley Torres, was something back to our vet- Anyone wishing to vol-
selected as the winner and those requirements to put important that we dont the salutatorian of Almonts erans, said Haley. They unteer during the Moving
runnerup in a t-shirt design together a design for the forget the sacrifices that Class of 2017. have done so much for all Walls visit or make a
contest to mark the Vietnam t-shirts. Then I used my have been made. Also recognized by the of us. donation, may contact
Veterans Moving Wall visit computer to create the A new graduate of two veterans organizations Moving Wall visit nears Glenn Ream at 810-688-
to Almont on July 6-10. design. Almont High School, for her talent and outstand- The Vietnam Veterans 2954 or Joe Cain at 810-
The girls were joined Sydney said her earlier Sydney was the Class of ing t-shirt design, was Moving Wall is a half-scale 798-8134.

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to Heritage Church Wednesday series will feature Imlays downtown businesses
IMLAYCITY The Among hour yoga class hosted by
Free Fatherss Day event open Imlay City Downtown
Development Authority
those scheduled to read
are: Imlay City Mayor
one of downtowns newest
businesses, Peaceful Moon
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Day on Sunday, June 18, and more. notes that the event is open The June 21 POP Up Library and Imlay City Wednesdays, depending
the Imlay City Heritage Attendees are encour- to the greater Imlay City features a reading hour co- elementary school princi- on the host's discretion.
Church will host a aged to bring along their community, not just sponsored by Imlay City pals, Devon Caudill and Notices of what POP Up
Dad Fest from 11:45 best bacon recipes to be Heritage Church members. Schools and Ruth Hughes Megan Cottone. experience is on the hori-
a.m.-2 p.m. judged by the days Its a family event for Library to run from 11 POP Up in the Park is zon will be available at
The free family event VIPguests, AKAdads, in every one, says Hall. a.m.-noon at the park. a great way to showcase Downtown Imlay City's
Everybody is welcome to The DDA will be our local businesses to the Facebook page and web-
Send us your announcements stop by and have some fun,
while honoring dads.
Heritage Church of
handing out complimenta-
ry paperback books to
children ages 12 and under
community in a beautiful
setting in our downtown,
said Walker. It gives peo-
site, www.icdda.com
Notices of which POP
Up experience is on the
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Imlay City is located at 543 who attend the POP Up ple another reason to visit horizon will be available
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N. Cedar St. in Imlay City. reading hour. our downtown and enjoy at Downtown Imlay Citys
to share and celebrate with the community?Then send
us the details and we will gladly help you share the For more information Walker said guest all that it has to offer. Facebook page and web-
news. about the Dad Fest or to readers will be stationed The pop up events will site, www.icdda.com.
Send submissions to tct@pageone-inc.com or register a car for the car around the park, and chil- run every Wednesday The POP Up events
Tri-City Times, P.O. Box 278, Imlay City, MI 48444. display, visit: experience- dren and their families are throughout the summer will be exciting, different
Have questions? Contact us at (810) 724-2615. heritage.org or call 810- invited to visit the various months with Wednesday, and spontaneous, said
721-7570. stations to enjoy a story. June 28 featuring a one- Walker.

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Relay a success
Fundraiser brings in more than $46,000 for cancer fight
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAYCITY The
numbers have yet to be tab-
ulated, but the 2017 Lapeer
County Relay For Life can
be deemed a financial suc-
cess.
Based on the most
recent numbers available, a
total of 17 Relay teams
helped raise more than
$46,497 in the annual
American Cancer Society
fundraiser.
Event organizers expect
that number to rise as more
donations arrive in the
coming days and weeks.
An estimated 175 indi-
viduals took part in the
June 10 Relay at the Eastern
Michigan State Fairgrounds
in Imlay City.
The top fundraising
teams included: Ray Cs,
$11,056; Team Weingartz
Warriors, $10,215; Ready,
Set,
Hawaiian
CURE, $4,612;
Dreamers,
$3,485; Imlay City Rotary
Club, $2,600; No One
Fights Alone, $2,193; Team
Finkbeiner, $2,012; Lapeer
County Firefighters
Association, $1,324;
McDonalds Barda
Organization; $1,020; and
Team SUPERHope,
$1,010.
Top individual fund-
raisers were: Joyce Nolin-
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Michaelene Webb, $435; and for continued cancer
Glenda Dennis, $370; Mike research to find an eventual
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Ferrett, $350; and Barbara Those wishing to make
Greenwald, $338. a donation or be a future
In addition to the annu- sponsor may visit the
al Relay, the event featured Lapeer County Relay For
a Kids Zone, 5-K Run/ Life website at:
Walk, silent auction, 50/50 www.relayforlife.org/lap-
raffles, live music and the eercountymi.
Photo by Tom Wearing
traditional Luminaria Or contact Theresa
Ceremony. Hurley at 810-733-3703 or
Money raised from the email to: theresa.hurley@
Relay For Life is used to cancer.org.
Ruth Hughes Librarian Mandy Summers with contest winners Vickie
Reintjes, Rachel Lauwers, and (front) Decaveonte Stone and Lexi
Johnson.
Theyre booked!
Winners picked in librarys bookmark design conest
By Tom Wearing house.
twearing@pageone-inc.com My favorite things to
draw are cats and doggies.
IMLAYCITY The The judges also liked
Photo by Maria Brown
staff at Imlay Citys Ruth Dekaveonte Stones picture
Hughes Library constantly of a cowboy-era sheriff
strives to provide an envi- who likes to read.
ronment that is conducive Dekaveonte said he
to reading and learning. likes to draw pictures of
Team Weingartz Warriors makes way around And sometimes the race cars while at school,
the track at the Eastern Michigan State staff encourages customers usually using pencils.
Fairgrounds during Saturdays Relay for Life. to reveal some of their hid- My favorite class at
den talents, such as draw- Weston (School) is art, he
ing, painting or coloring. said. I also like sports. My
In conjunction with
Congratulations favorites are hockey, foot-
GRACE
Rummage National Library Week in
mid-April, Ruth Hughes
ball and baseball.
My favorite football
sale at
Youth Services teams are the Michigan
WHITNEY Coordinator
Summers suggested the
Mandy State Spartans and the
(Cincinnati) Bengals. I like Winning designs by
We are so proud
of you and all
7 Ponds library sponsor a book-
mark design contest open
to all library visitors.
the Bengals because my
babysitter is from Ohio.
At the age of 13, Rachel
Vickie Reintjes and
Rachel Lauwers.
that you have The contest was open Lauwers is already an
DRYDEN The to adults and children, with accomplished artist.
accomplished. Stingers Annual the competition being A seventh grader at
Love, Rummage Sale will divided into specific age Imlay City Middle School,
take place June groups; including ages 1-5, Rachel plays clarinet in the
Dad, Mom,
15-17, from 9 a.m.-4 6-10, 11-17, and 18 and band, studies Spanish and
Avery and Elliot over. is an avid reader.
p.m. at Seven Ponds
Nature Center. Summers said that after
careful consideration, con-
Icome to the library
because they have such a
The sale takes test judges selected four wide variety of books,
place in the nature individual winners. said Rachel. Iprefer flip-
centers basement. The winners were: ping through the pages of a
Visitors are advised Alexis (Lexi) Johnston, 5, book rather than reading on
to enter through the who won in the age 1-5
main doors and take category; Dekaveonte
a computer screen.
I also like to read out-
the stairs down. Or Stone, 7, age 6-10: Rachel side because its so quiet
walk the curved, Lauwers, age 11-17; and and peaceful, she said.
ramp sidewalk on the Vickie Reintjes, who won Vickie Reintjes, the
north side of the in the 18 and over category. winner in the adult catego-
building. This was the first year ry, said she entered the con-
we tried this and now were test when her oldest grand-
Rummage sale
planning to do it again, child backed out. Winning designs by
organizers say the said Summers. It turned A retired longtime Decaveonte Stone and
basement is stuffed out to be a lot of fun for employee of the Imlay City
to the gills with Lexi Johnston.
everyone. Police Department,
every sort of item you Five-year-old Lexi Reintjes has a penchant for Still, Im glad to have
can imagine, includ- Johnston, a preschooler in the arts, as evidenced by participated, she said. It
ing: kitchen applianc- North Branch, said that her membership in the was fun.
es, decorations, cloth- when she isnt drawing, she Belle Valley Community The Ruth Hughes
ing, childrens games, enjoys watching Goldie & Band. Memorial District Library
books, tools and Bear on the Nickelodeon Iwas pretty surprised is located at 211 N. Almont
Channel.
more. And everything
I like to color and
when I heard I had won,
said Reintjes. That was
Ave. in downtown Imlay
City.
AGENCY must go.
AGENCY Prices are not
draw and paint and draw on
sidewalks and driveways
until I found out I was the For information about
only person in my age library hours and program-
marked and all items usually at my grandmas
group to enter. ming, call 810-724-8043.
Liebler are available for a
donation. Organizers
Community karaoke
say no reasonable
offer will be refused.
(810) 724-8600
Saturday, June 15
comes to Imlay City
172 N. Cedar (M-53), Imlay City will feature a special
www.LieblerAgency.com fill-a-bag day, with
low prices for stuffed
bags of rummage sale
items.
DDA to host first-ever sing-fest spot in the show.
DDA Director Dana
at Lamb-Steele Park June 20 Walker believes this is the
first time a Community
Noffert Dental By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
in the Imlay City DDAs
first-ever Community
Karaoke Night at Lamb-
Karaoke event has taken
place at the park.
Weve not done this in
2034 S. ALMONT AVE IMLAY CITY IMLAYCITY If Steele Park. the past, said Walker. It
you can sing and have the Tom Schutz, owner of was an idea brought forth
(810) 683-5516 confidence to get on stage Output Music in Imlay by our promotions commit-
and prove it, your chance to City, will provide the kara- tee.
show off your talent is at oke equipment and emcee Its an opportunity for
hand. the event. everyone to get involved,
On Tuesday, June 20 at Those wishing to per- show off their talents, and
7 p.m., local stars-in-wait- form must arrive by 6:30 have a good time with their
ing are invited to take part p.m. to sign up and ensure a friends and neighbors.
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High School is AdvancED
Accreditors praises district for facilities, grounds, climate
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY
How can a schools suc-
cess be measured? In
Imlay City, school leaders
are buoyed by the results
of their recent accredita-
tion at the high school,
where earlier this month, a
review team delivered
high marks, saying the
school remains on the
right track for providing a
quality education.
The fact that the high
school has been accredited
since 1924 also speaks to
the tradition of excellence
that continues in Imlay
City, administrators say.
Ultimately, what this
process means to us as a
school, as a larger district,
is that we are doing amaz-
ing things here in Imlay
City, said Dr. Dina Tallis,
director of elementary
education and student sup-
port services.
Our goals for our stu-
dents include providing a
safe, positive learning
environment where they
will not only learn impor-
tant information in Math,
Science, Social Studies
and Language Arts, and
electives, but also that they
develop a sense of pride
for who they are, what
they have accomplished,
and where their future will
lead them.
Four school principals
from Avondale, Petoskey,
Rochester and
Roscommon paid a visit to
Resource fair helps
students, families
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
CAPAC Capac
Elementary School hosted
their first ever Family
Resource Fair onSaturday,
June 3.
The intent of the fun-
filled day was to help some
of the schools youngest
students get a great jump
start on their school career.
Kindergarten teacher
Amy Baur said the resource
fair was part of a kindergar-
ten transition plan she and
preschool teacher Jessica
Tidwell had created.
Our goal is to coordi-
nate more with the inten-
Make a splash at
area water parks
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
LAPEER COUNTY
The countys water
parks officially begin their
summer season
Saturday, June 17.
this
Now through Labor
Day, anyone wanting to
cool down from the sum-
mer heat can visit either of
the countys two water fea-
tures.
In Dryden, at the
General Squier Park, the
pool and water slide are
open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, Saturday and
Sunday.
Admission to the water
park is $6 for anyone 46
inches or taller, $5 for
Lapeer Countys water parks officially open for
the summer season on Saturday, June 17.
the high school in mid-
May on behalf of
AdvancED, formerly
NCA-North Central
Accreditation. They exam-
ined data and reports,
reviewed survey results,
chatted with students in
between classes and made
in-classroom observations.
Facilitating the visit and
accreditation process were
School Improvement Team
members; administrators
Dr. Stu Cameron, Dr. Dina
Tallis and Brian Eddy
along with teachers Stacey
Abromaitis, Bob Beebe,
Laura Druker, Katie Dye,
Jennifer Kraly, Amy Lee
and Kim Wixon. The
group completed reports
and helped plan the visit.
Everybody went
above and beyond to make
this run smoothly,
Abromaitis said during a
presentation to the school
board on May 22. She
served as the improvement
teams chair.
Prior to the review
teams visit, parents, stu-
dents, staff and the
improvement team all took
surveys that focused on
five standards the accredi-
tation process focuses on-
purpose and direction,
governance and leadership,
teaching and assessing for
learning, resources and
support systems and using
results for continuous
improvement.
Members of the School
Improvement Team also
took time to share count-
less points of pride, high-
tion of developing activi-
ties to encourage a smooth-
er transition for the pre-
schoolers in the fall, Baur
said.
The invitation was
extended to all preschool
and kindergarten aged stu-
dents from our community
and their families.
Attendees were treated
to fun carnival games, free
snacks, balloon animals
and other activities thanks
to volunteers from the high
schools National Honor
Society.
Families also had the
chance to learn more about
local groups and organiza-
tions who were on hand
under 46 inches and $2 for
spectators.
General park hours for
General Squier are 9 a.m. to
8 p.m. daily. There is no
general entrance fee to
enjoy the nature trails, mill
pond for fishing, play-
ground, sand volleyball
courts or picnic areas.
Outdoor pavilions and
Forest Hall are available to
rent.
The water park facilities
at Torzewski County Park
in Lapeer are open seven
days a week from 11 a.m. to
6 p.m. Admission prices are
the same as in Dryden.
For facility rental or
other information, call the
parks department at 245-
4794.
Website photo
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lighting the success stu-
dents have in and out of
the classroom and sharing
the accomplishments of
teachers, too.
At the conclusion of
Photo by Maria Brown
the two-day visit, the
review team announced
their full recommendation
for Imlay City High
Schools AdvancED
Accreditation. They Imlay City High School teaching staff take part in June 4 commence-
praised the district for ment ceremonies. Teachers were recognized for valuing relationships
their facilities and grounds with students and creating connections with the community.
and commented on the
exceptional climate they learning environment. Whitney, the class of the board voted to set
experienced in the school. Those scores, coupled 2017s valedictorian, was the operating millage rate
They applauded our with other evidence, were named a National Merit at 17.856 mills and the
focus on relationships and used to calculate Index of Scholarship finalist. debt millage rate at 7
communication and our Education Quality (IEQ) members approved mills.
connections with our com- scores. Imlay Citys num- Band Director Scott Pries members accepted the
munity, Tallis said. bers surpassed all of the request to take high school resignation of third grade
The review team also network averages in four band members to Disney teacher Erin Handley.
offered some suggested categories. Their overall World May 10-14, 2018 Supt. Dr. Stu Cameron
areas for improvement score was 30 points higher and gave the okay for the reported that of the 19 pro-
around curriculum and and their Resource high school quiz bowl grams at the Ed Tech
professional development. Utilization figure was team to attend national Center, seven of the top
Tallis noted that many of 49.44 points higher than competition next month in senior awards were given
these practices are already the average. Chicago. to Imlay City students.
happening but that evi- Were proud of the
dence needs to be docu- work you do for our stu-
mented. The team also rec-
ommended the school
dents, Board President
Sharon Muir said at the
Start Your
revise their purpose, vision
and mission statements
conclusion of the presenta-
tion.
Search
with an emphasis on
involving all stakeholders
In other meeting mat-
ters:
For the
through that process.
The school and staff
the board took time to
recognize two graduating
Perfect
scored well in several
areas. As part of the obser-
seniors whove earned rec-
ognition outside of the dis- Garden
vation tool used during 28 trict. Justin Pomaville, a at
classroom observations, health occupations student
Imlay Citys numbers sur- at the Lapeer County
passed the average Ed-Tech Center, received a
AdvanED Network in six Breaking Traditions Award
out of seven areas, earning from the Michigan
their highest score for hav- Department of Education
ing a well-managed earlier this year. Grace
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Our Opinion Letters from our readers... www.tricitytimes-online.com

Imlays Belle project Is climate change really man-made?

a worthwhile endeavor President Trump pulled long time, probably since their face, are not beneficial out heat for parts of the

T
the U.S. out of the Paris
he Belle River is a 73 miles long Accord. To listen to the
river that heads west to Imlay City media, Hollywood intelli-
gentsia and those on the left
and east to Marine City. side of the political spec-
A vital part of the areas ecosystem, trum one would think, not
The Belle has also become the site of an unlike Henny Penny, the
ongoing STEM (Science, Technology, sky was falling...and that
would be real climate
Engineering and Math) project involving change.
naturalists from Seven Ponds Nature Let me begin by saying
Center, who work with Imlay City Middle I am a believer in climate
School students in science teacher Juliann change. I suspect there are
very few people who are
Kents classroom. not. That is not the issue.
For the eighth year in a row, the young The issue is whether activi-
researchers have literally dipped into the ties of man have any impact
river to track and study the creatures that upon the climate and if so,
to what degree?
make it home; the plant life that the river Despite Al Gores bleat-
sustains; the ebb and flow of the waters ing and the news media
and make comparisons with findings from constantly referring to it as
previous years. settled science, I don't
think that it is. There are a
The sixth graders are introduced to the number of scientists,
project as if the river is a patient and research labs etc. that dis-
they are the doctors, and they work with pute the computer models
tools of the tradehandheld lenses, micro- that claim to show CO is 2
the cause of the warming of
scopes, nets and a dichotomous key to the earth. CO has been a
gauge the health of their patient. 2
the earth was formed. to this country. winter when there is no
Plants cannot live without I want clean air and wind and clouds reduce the
it. Humans expel it. We clean water. I want a effectiveness of solar
know that in times past the healthy environment, but power. Much of the creature
earth was substantially that is an entirely different comforts we now take for
warmer than it is today and discussion. Clean air and granted may well have to be
before the industrial age. clean water can be achieved. given up entirely or reduced
We know this by the dis- Much of it by appropriate significantly. Im not sure
covery of cities and villages usage of fossil fuels and most Americans would find
after glaciers have receded. nuclear energy while work- such a choice amusing.
Obviously, at one time, ing to make solar and wind To conflate climate
people lived in those vil- developed energy, or other change with a clean envi-
lages and then subsequently forms of clean energy yet ronment is inappropriate.
glaciers covered the area. unknown, more cost effi- The climate is changing. I
One conclusion that can be cient and stable such that dont believe we can do
drawn is the earth cooled; they can compete on the anything about it one way
there was climate change. open market with energy or the other. However, by
Dinosaurs once roamed produced by fossil fuels. accepting the Paris Accord
continental North America. However, as in so many we could have significantly
Changing climate led to things there are tradeoffs. If impaired our economic
their extinction. Fossil fuel you want immediate termi- competitiveness resulting in
created CO was not a con-
2
nation of the usage of fossil fewer jobs and less
tributing factor and yet the fuels and no nuclear energy income. H a s t y
climate changed. To me the you probably will have to action based upon the polit-
science as to whether man be willing to live a lifestyle ically favored, and yet
contributes in any signifi- where you cannot get on a unproven, theory that man
cant way to climate change plane and fly to your winter causes the climate to change
is unsettled science. Until it vacation as electric pow- will most likely lead to
is as settled as the existence ered planes are not, to my unwanted consequences.
of gravity I am unwilling to knowledge, available. You John Lengemann

part of the atmosphere for a
Along with monitoring the organisms in
the river, students test for fertilizer runoff,
nitrates, phosphates, pesticides and herbi-
cides. They also learn how ecosystems
Campaign promised better insurance
work, and track humans impact on the riv- Remember when
ers health. Their findings then become Donald Trumps campaign
promise was better insur-
part of a statewide study of the watershed. ance at a lower price?
Perhaps more important than all of the So here is what is now hap-
above, the youngsters have, over time, pening.
taken ownership of the river and its health. While we are all watch-
ing the hearings on Trumps
Through the research project, theyve possible obstruction of the
gained understanding that the local envi- intelligence communities,
ronment is important to the overall health Republicans are quietly
of the community. They realize that the pushing a health bill along
through the Senate. It is no
local environment includes their own back better than the House bill
yard, and the citys precious parks and we have already seen, the
open spaces. one that will kick many
Kent says shes noticed an increased people off of insurance and
cause older Americans to
level of caring for the Belles health by the
students, who demonstrate through their
actions that they are concerned with its
vitality.
Mitchell urges halt to nuclear waste plan
What better way to create good stew- Representative Paul
ards of one of the most precious resources Mitchell, R-10th
Congressional District,
and assets in Imlay City? We applaud city joined a bipartisan letter
officials, the Imlay City School District with 32 members of
and Seven Ponds Nature Center for creat- Congress asking Secretary
ing and sustaining this important STEM Tillerson to urge Canada to
project where youngsters have hands-on halt the Ontario Power
Generation (OPG) proposal
experience and ownership in caring for the
local environment.
to store nuclear waste near
Lake Huron.
Stop in Lions Park and take a look at
the beautiful Belle. You will see a work in
The letter comes after
the OPG submitted a docu-
ment to the Canadian
progress thats worth working on. Environmental Assessment
Agency doubling down on
support actions that, on may well have to go with- Imlay City
see an enormous price Republicans hope you look tion for Senators who may
increase. the other way while they still be examining health-
Meanwhile, Trump is caus- pass a law giving the rich a care options and a script of
ing Obamacare to fail by tax break and taking away what to say. Use this, or
not following the law. He is many Americans ability to simply call Senators and
refusing to pay subsidies, afford healthcare. Politicians make it clear: we need to
promised by the law, to like it best when we are bus- see the bill long before it is
insurance companies. This ily going about our lives and voted on so we can express
is like the landlord promis- not paying attention. our concerns. And, then we
ing to pay your electric bill Now is the time to call, expect our opinions to count
and then blaming the power write, tweet, repeat, to let about whether they vote yes
company when they shut off our lawmakers know we or not.
your lights when he doesnt ARE watching and we will If they dont listen, they
pay them. hold them accountable for should expect us to vote
Trump is using the their vote. There is an excel- against returning them to
swamp methods he railed lent guide online: trump- represent us.
against during his cam- caretoolkit.net. Carolyn Medland
paign. He and the It lists contact informa- Lapeer Twp.
its proposal to bury nuclear source of drinking water Trump urging the adminis-
waste at the Bruce Power for 40 million people. No tration to halt the nuclear
Complex in Kincardine, matter how you measure it, waste project.
Ontario. a risk like this is one we Ann Tumolo
Representative Mitchell cannot afford to take. Communications
issued the following state- In F e b r u a r y, Specialist
ment after signing the let- Representative Mitchell led for Rep. Paul Mitchell
ter: Michigan's 10th dis- a House letter to President Washington, D.C.
trict relies on Lake Huron
as a critical water source
and tourist attraction, but Road rally receives
the importance of the Great
Lakes extends far beyond community support
my district. The lakes are The Imlay City High and Buffalo Wild Wings
one of the countrys great- School Softball program (Lapeer) for donating prize
est resources, and are a would like to thank our items.
community for supporting Finally, a big thanks to

From traffic heaven to...well...the other side our recent fundraiser of a

road rally.
Nicks Country Oven in
Danielle Gibbs for organiz-
ing and April Diaz, Mary
Cianferra and Loretta

I will admit it. I am
spoiled. Spoiled to the
brim when it comes from
commuting to and from
work, including my yoga
teaching jobs.
Traffic-wise, I live in
So when I have to Imlay City provided a buf-
drive down to the city, fet at the end of the rally
which Ive been doing a and stayed open late to
lot lately, I realize that my accommodate us.
little traffic woes up here Diane Strohm of
in this little bubble that InkSpot Custom Apparel
borders the edge of mad- donated PROUD TO BE A
SPARTAN shirts and sack
Photo byCatherine Minolli
Wright for volunteering
countless hours to help.
Its a community like
ours that makes our athletes
feel appreciated for the
time and effort they put into
being proud members of
our Spartan Softball.

heaven. I consider it a ness are virtually nonexis-

heavy volume day when I
have to pass a truck loaded
with bags of soil after it
pulls out of the Hyponex
plant on Graham Road
while on my way to the
paper. Before hitting
Observations in ink...
Catherine Minolli
Graham/Glover, Im usual-
ly the lone vehicle heading
west on Dryden Road. This
is the norm and I love it.
Its a super busy road-
way day when theres a
couple of cars in front of
me on westbound Dryden
Road as I make my way to
Oxford and/or Clarkston to
teach yoga. And of course
theres a real traffic jam ily situation. I was sup-
when Im stuck behind
someone whose top speed
is 42 on Old-M-21 on my
way to teach at In2Yoga in
Lapeer.
tent.
Over the past several
months Ive motored south
and then back north on
M-53; east and then west
on the super speedway
696, and then whatever
direction the all out indus-
trial strength raceway that
is I-275 takes me to and
from the Six Mile exit.
Every week theres
been some sort of major
crash that has clogged up
those jam-packed arteries
like so much bad choles-
terol. The super speedways
become parking lots,
where moving a cars
length every 20 minutes or
so seems like a minor mir-
acle. It is not lost on me
that the major miracle in
the entire ordeal is that for
whatever reasonwhether
its divine timing or cir-
cumstanceIm not my mom listens to the
involved in any of the
crashes.
Yesterday was no
exception. I had to go
down to Livonia for a fam-
bad crash, a vehicle fire
posed to be there by 11:15.
I left my house an 9:30
and was making great time
until I hit the entrance
rampor should Isay
packs. Imlay City High
Thank you to Jimmy School
Johns Field (Utica), Extra Softball Program
Innings (Shelby Township) Imlay City
One of the numerous parking lot situations
that frequently occur on my commute to and
Leader Dog still lost,
from Livonia on 696. a reward is offered
parking lot at 696 and ommended, the announcer I would like to thank call in any tips to 208-807-
Mound Road. For several says. Surprise, surprise. everyone for reaching out 0095. Any information you
miles Iand several thou- The best alternate route to us regarding the search have would be greatly
sand other motorists I can think of is Eight for Brinkley, who is the lost appreciated.
inched along the express- Mile. I head up Leader Dog for The Blind. We are asking the com-
way until we reached the Farmington Road to We have worked tirelessly munity to keep your eyes
source of the problem. Eminems old hangout and in our effort to bring open for any possible sight-
Workers were blocking the head north, hoping to Brinkley home. Every ings of her. We have turned
left two lanes. Madness make it to Mound. sighting has been followed all of our tips and gathered
ensued. I cannot believe The speed limits 45 on up on with the outcome information into the Almont
people do this every day. the five lane road. Even only being a lot of loose Police Department, who
Its a good thing I left so with all the stop lights, its running, owned yellow labs are pursuing this situation.
early... I get to my moms not too bad. in the area. We have hand- Please keep praying for
at five after eleven. Ten Eventually it turns into ed out thousands of flyers Brinkley and sharing the
minutes to spare! an eight lane boulevard and covered the area with flyer. We need to get her
Before Ileave for that is until construction posters. We still believe back. Again, there is a
home later that afternoon, workers bring the north- Brinkley is alive, but has reward for any information
bound lanes down to two possibly fallen into the called in that leads to her
radio for traffic updates. beginning at Southfield hands of someone who return.
To no ones surprise she Road and lasting until doesnt want to give her Thank you all again for
reports that 696 westbound Woodward. The inching back. the support and concern
is closed near the begins. We believe there are you have shown in this
Woodward exit. Theres a Its been a few years people out there that have case. Now, lets bring
since I took the Eight Mile information regarding this Brinkley back.
and a semi trucks on fire, route, and since Im inch- matter, but could possibly Jackie McKeon
too. Before long, theres a ing along now, I get to be afraid to talk. Again, I & Lost Dog Search Team
report that the eastbound notice that things look bet- plead with you that you can Almont
lanes are closed as well
Alternate routes are rec- Traffic page 12-A More Letters page 12-A

The Yanks are coming...the Yanks are coming
T here is no one left alive
to give us a firsthand
account of what it was like
either here at home or over
there. Its been a hundred
years since the United
States entered what was
called
The
Great All the Liblong day..
War,
the War
to end
all
wars,
the war
to make
the
world
safe for Rick
democ- Liblong
racy, or,
as we all
know it now as World War
I.
Conflict on the
European continent was
certainly nothing new.
Conflicts had occurred from
the time men could only
throw rocks at each other.
But this time virtually the
entire continent was
engulfed and the weapons
were far more deadly and
catastrophic than rocks.
It is impossible for me to
summarize World War I in
a few paragraphs. What fol-
lows is a brief summary of
the war. I urge you to do
more research on the sub-
ject.
In the four years that
the war waged on (1914-
1918), more than 65 million
men were mobilized world-
wide. Fifty-seven percent of
them were killed, wounded,
captured or missing. While
the carnage was unthink-
able, nevertheless the
Central Powers of
Germany, Austria-Hungary,
the Ottoman Empire and
Bulgaria, and the Allied
Powers countries kept at it.
A different topic
C
indy is a Royal Oak
friend. Were fellow
members of Detroit
Working Writers and have
served several years
together on the Board of
Directors.
Shes
the kind
who will Honest Living . . .
lose sleep
to find
ways to
encour-
age her
husband,
children,
and
friends. that vulnerable season in
Cindys a
Giver, ters.
the unof-
ficial title
for folk who gather in
board meetings on behalf
of someone elses benefit.
And shes prepared with
her report.
I stepped close to
Cindys administrative
skills a few years back
when she tutored me in her
system of vetting new
membership applications.
Her laughter and wit
infused every link of the
process. Ive never seen
such a fluent flowchart.
That day, when I first
parked in front of her
house, three white pillars
welcomed me. Her porch
offered chairs for reflection
and conversation.
I could live here, I
thought. I would sit, read,
write and wave to neigh-
bors.
My, my, what I found
inside her officefurni-
ture, files, and her New
Membership folder in ami-
able order. From start to
finish, in simple terms,
Cindy explained and dem-
onstrated the correlation
between the folders
detailed instructions and
her computer documents.
Genius.
She placed her master-
piece, thumb drive includ-
ed, into my hands. Would
you like a cup of tea before
you go?
Please. I spied an
upright piano. Do you
play?
The Allied Powers consist-
ed of Serbia, Montenegro,
Russia, Belgium, France,
the British Empire (includ-
ing Canada, Australia, the
Indian Empire, South Africa
and New Zealand), Japan,
Italy, Romania, Greece,
Portugal, Siam, Brazil and,
of course, from 1917-1918,
the United States.
There have been count-
less volumes written about
the First World War and
there has always been and
will always be disagree-
ment on what the actual
cause for the war was. In
truth there were numerous
causes that had built up
over time.
Some of these included
political and economic con-
flicts, militarism, a complex
web of alliances and align-
Michigan Doughboys train at Camp Custer
near Battle Creek.
ments, imperialism, the
growth of nationalism, and
the power vacuum created
by the decline of the
Ottoman Empire. In addi-
tion there were unresolved
territorial disputes, the per-
ceived breakdown of the
balance of power in Europe,
convoluted and fragmented
governance, the arms races
A little.
At my prodding, she
slid onto the bench and ran
her fingers over the keys in
a sweet tune I cannot
remember. Another talent.
Cindy introduced me to
her youngest son. Hes
part of a local band, and
has composed some pretty
nice pieces.
The young man obliged
our request to play one of
his favorites. I heard the
harmony I felt without and
within their home. He
played with beautiful long-
ing and revived memory of
my youth, and my daugh-
That holy moment lin-
gers and calls order out of
chaos, inspires hope and
courage whenever I am
vulnerable. The life cycle
begins and ends in depen-
dency upon someone to
love, defend, and care for
us.
In our productive mid-
dle, we build and rebuild
our internal and external
house. We write and revise.
Sow and reap. Lose and
gain.
The other day in a
business email, Cindy
summed up our present
season. On a totally dif-
ferent topic, a lot of my
seedlings are emerging!
Such fun. Ive planted
small and large sunflowers,
stringless green beans and
cucumbers. Not as big as
your farm, but for this city
girl, this is a scale of
farming I can handle.
Well, dear Reader,
most of my greasy and
Turkey Craw beans arent
sprouting. Could be the
drought. Ill plant more
seeds and water this week
if seedlings dont appear. A
Southerner must have her
beans cooked with onions
in bacon grease.
And yes, it is fun to
have a city girl friend who
knows what scale to farm.
I cant wait to see how
shes organized her rows of
sunflowers, beans, and
cucumbers.
Perhaps shell play her
sweet little tune again.
Uncle Sam wants you!
of the previous decades and
military planning.
Some believe that
Germany deliberately
planned a European war
and others believe that the
war was ultimately
unplanned but still caused
Photo provided
principally by Germany and
Austria-Hungary taking
risks. Others believe that
either all or some of the
other powers, namely
Russia, France, Serbia and
Great Britain, played a
more significant role in
causing the war.
The catalyst, the event
that triggered the massive
conflagration, was the
assassination of Archduke
Franz Ferdinand and his
wife of Austria by a Serbian
man on June 28, 1914. A
month later Austria-
Hungary declared war on
Serbia. On August 1
Germany declared war on
Russia and on France on
ICHS Students of the Month
J
Editors note: The fol-
lowing was submitted by
Rich Cross, M.Ed., Dean
of Students at Imlay City
High School.
ICHS May 2017 Student
of the Month
E
Erika VanDerPloeg
rika VanDerPloeg is
one of our Imlay
City High School
Students of the Month for
May 2017! She is the
daughter of Lee and
Denise VanDerPloeg, has a
brother named Jacob, and
is the owner of a dog
named Noodles. In addi-
tion to earning excellent
grades, Erika is a member
of the varsity volleyball,
Worried about bacteria in my well water
Alex,
The inspector who
inspected our home was
required to do a well and
septic test for the mort-
gage company. The
results came back posi-
tive for bacteria and he
said I would need to
shock the well and retest
it afterwards. Is this cor-
rect? I have been drink-
ing this water for years.
Is there any danger to
me?
T.F.,
Imlay City
T.F., Dont worry, this
is quite common and noth-
ing to be too alarmed over.
The test result came back
positive for coliform bacte-
ria only, not E-coli.
Coliform bacteria are natu-
rally present on your hands
anyways and everything
you touch, so everyone
ingests them all the time.
They only pose a risk
because they can be an
indication of other more
harmful bacteria being
August 3. When Germany
invaded neutral Belgium,
Britain declared war on
Germany on August 4.
But like most wars, the
technological advances in
weapons far outpaced the
tactics employed by the
combatants. This time there
were tanks, airplanes,
bombs, submarines,
machine guns, artillery
from miles away, and occa-
sionally, poison gas.
Modern machine guns fir-
ing up to 600 rounds a min-
ute made it futile to send
troops over open ground.
So both sides built trenches
for defensive purposes and
stalemate was common.
Long- range artillery firing
heavy shells from miles
away brought death and
destruction like never
before seen in battle. The
wounds were horrendous.
Many were horribly dis-
abling and disfiguring.
One nurse said, On a gor-
geous moonlit night I came
out in the hall. Here was
this patient sitting in the
doorway. He had taken his
bandage off, and it looked
like half of his head was
gone. It was a horrible
sight. It shook me more
than anything else in the
whole war. We got him
back to bed, and he died
before morning.
Airplanes flew over and
dropped bombs and could
observe enemy lines to
direct the artillery. And then
even poison gas was used
to kill men who couldnt
charge out of the trenches.
Flamethrowers burned men
beyond recognition.
Tanks were introduced
by the Allies with some
success, but neither side
proved able to deliver a
decisive blow for the next
two years. These years of
trench warfare in the West
saw no major exchanges of
territory while amassing
hundreds of thousands of
casualties on both sides.
The United States entered
the conflict after France,
Russia and Britain had bat-
tled Germany and its allies
for almost three years,
basketball,
and track
teams. She is
also currently
the Treasurer
for Student
Council and
a member of Erika
the National VanDerPloeg
Honor attend, however, she does
Society.
Outside of school,
Erika loves to go fishing.
She also enjoys watching
Netflix, spending time
with her friends, and play-
ing backyard volleyball.
Erikas role model is Mr.
Gartrell, largely because of
his happy demeanor and
desire to learn. One day
Ask
Alex...
The real
estate and
mortgage
expert!
present. It is very likely
that this positive test result
is just a false positive, not
an indication that the bac-
teria is present in your well
water. If the source of tak-
ing the sample is not prop-
erly sanitized prior then
you will always get a posi-
tive test result. I have seen
many inspectors believe
that just running the water
for 5 minutes is enough to
clear any existing bacteria
out of the faucet
area(false). I have seen
some use bleach on the
faucet, and while bleach
does work, it is difficult to
get up inside of the faucet
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President Woodrow Wilson asks Congress for
a Declaration of War.
Machine guns and poison gas caused many
casualties in World War I.
though the U.S. supplied
much war material to the
Allies. The American
Expeditionary Forces were
under the command of Gen.
John J. Black Jack mobilized for war.
Pershing.
American might was
brought to bear against
Germany only in the clos-
ing months of the conflict,
but just in time to help
reverse the enemys huge,
last-gasp offensive and end
the war.
The United States,
although badly divided,
had been provoked to
join the war by the sinking
of neutral American ships
by German submarines,
including the Lusitania, and
by a secret German deal to
offer Mexico the states of
Texas, New Mexico and
Arizona if it joined the
German cause.
Five weeks later, on
April 6, in a one-paragraph
congressional resolution,
the United States declared
war on the Central Powers
at the request of President
Woodrow Wilson.
At the time the U.S.
had the 17th largest Army
in the world, and a rapid
mobilization was needed.
The Selective Service
System (draft) was initiated,
and by the time the war
ended in November 1918
the country had more than
she hopes she can be that
happy, and have his want
to learn motivation.
Short-term, Erika would
like to get through AP
Chemistry with a good
grade. She is currently
undecided about what uni-
versity she would like to
Justin is also
plan on pursuing a career
in the medical field as
either a nurse or a physi-
cian. Overall, Erika plans
on living a happy life to its
fullest.
Congratulations Erika!
Keep up the great work!
ICHS May 2017 Student
of the Month
Justin Pomaville
enough to fully sanitize. I
have even seen some not
even remove the aerator
and rubber washer prior to
taking the sample,(terrible
idea). In my professional
opinion, the only way to be
sure that you have effec-
tively sanitized the faucet
is to use a propane torch
and heat it up enough to
kill any existing bacteria
on and in the faucet. I that chlorine water
recommend taking the
sample from the shower
head nozzle arm which
protrudes from the wall.
First, remove the shower-
head and then run the
water for at least a minute.
Next, after shutting off
the water use the torch
to heat up the showerhead
arm that comes out of
the wall. Heat that pipe
up for about 20-30
seconds total and then
turn the water back on,
letting it run for another
minute. Carefully open
the sample bottle by
only touching the screw-
Photo provided
Photo provided
4.3 million men under arms
and more than 30,000
women serving in clerical
positions or in the nurse
corps. The whole country
An editorial in the
Almont Herald on Flag Day
in 1918 said: This year the
flag has a far deeper mean-
ing than ever beforeIt has
become the symbol of the
worlds freedom. The world
looks to us to save it, and
by this sign we shall con-
quer.
George M. Cohan
penned the song Over
There as the Doughboys
went to join the fray:
Over there, over there,
Send the word, send the
word over there
That the Yanks are coming,
the Yanks are coming
The drums rum-tumming
everywhere.
So prepare, say a prayer,
Send the word, send the
word to beware -
Well be over, were coming
over,
And we wont come back till
its over, over there.
Many of those who
went over there (or
served elsewhere) came
from the local area. Next
week we will tell the stories
of some of those people on
the Honor Roll.
Email Rick at
rick.liblong@cox.net.
ustin Pomaville is one
of our Imlay City High
School Students of the
Month for May 2017! He
is the son of Joseph and
Lauren
Pomaville,
and is one of
nine siblings.
the owner of
two lizards
and a dog. In Justin
addition to Pomaville
earning
excellent
grades, Justin is a multi-
year member of the quiz
bowl team, history club
Students page 12-A
on lid and the outer case
of bottle. Take the sample
midstream and immediate-
ly screw back on the lid.
Mail out for testing and
you very likely will
come back negative for
coliform bacteria. If it
does come back positive
again, then a well
company can shock your
well with chlorine and run
throughout every faucet
and leave it for 24 hours.
The next day run a garden
hose to a ditch and let it
run until you no longer
smell the chlorine in the
water. Now, repeat the
original test I just detailed
and you should be good to
go.
If you have any real
estate or mortgage related
questions please Ask
Alex by email at Alex@
RealtyVolution.com or by
phone at (810) 664-1819.
You may see your question
and answer featured here.
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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
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.
weekdays. We offer a vari-
ety of activities such as fit-
ness and craft classes, a
book review group, cards
and bus trips. Call Lori at
395-7889 for more info.
Almont and Dryden area
senior citizens meet the 2nd
Tuesday of the month at 12
p.m. at the Almont Lions
Hall, 222 Water St., for a
potluck and program. Call
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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
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 Seniors Center on the
4th Thursday of every
month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Free Meals, Food
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Food for Families kitchen
is open to the public for free,
hot meals every Monday and
Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m.
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
and 4th Monday of each
month. Proof of residency
and need required.
The Capac Community
Food Pantry, 112 S. Main
Street, is open each
Wednesday from 1-3 p.m.
Please call LOVE, INC. at
810-245-2414 in advance to
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
810-724-0687
15
15
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
ensure your food voucher
will be received before you
stop in to shop. Any ques-
tions, please call Joyce
Kaufman at 810-395-7532.
The Capac Kitchen serves
free meals every Tuesday
from 4:30-6 p.m. at Zion
United Methodist Church.
Free meals for people in
need are offered at the North
Branch Senior Center on
Monday and Thursday 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 is now open for the
2017 season. Volunteer
docents will be happy to
great you on Saturdays from
1 to 4 p.m. The current
exhibit Everlasting
Heirlooms is a wonderful
display of the work of mas-
ter craftsman Richard
Lauwers. His wood turned
objects feature a variety of
wood and functional pieces.
Other new exhibits include
the new period room featur-
ing 1865 bedroom furniture.
The music exhibit has been
re-worked and there is an
addition to the art display of
work of local artists. Watch
for more changes, inside and
outside of the museum. For
questions contact Marilyn
Swihart 724-1904.
The Almont Community
Historical Society Museum
is open Saturdays from 1-4
p.m. Please stop by and learn
about your community.
Society meetings are held at
the museum on the second
Monday of the month at 7
p.m. For more info call 810-
796-3355.
St. Pauls
Lutheran Church
(ELCA)
200 North Cedar (M-53)
Imlay City, MI
810-724-1200
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Pastor Alan Casillas
15
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
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.
16
Sunday - 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
17
safe setting every 2nd and Thursdays 1-3:45 p.m. By
Youth Events 4th Monday of the month at
9 a.m. at Seros, 925 Gratiot
Appointment
Additional Immunization
Only.
Ready, Set, Go! Workshop. in Marysville. For more info, Clinics Offered: By
This is a FREE workshop call Julie at 810-388-0868. Appointment Only (held in
for 3-5 year olds & parents/ 2nd floor clinic area). Walk-
caregivers! Enjoy fun proj- TOPS 620 Lapeer weight- In (held in lower level). For
ects that will develop your loss group meets Tuesday additional info, to check if
nights at the Hunters Creek we accept your insurance, or
childs skills and prepare
them for school! Children Mobile Home Park Club to schedule an appointment
also enjoy a snack, story House, 725 DeMille Rd. in please call 810-667-0448.
Lapeer. Weigh-in from
time, and a free book! Call
the Family Literacy Center 6-6:30 p.m., meeting from Free hearing and vision
6:30-7:30 p.m. For more info screens for children of pre-
today to reserve your seat at
810-664-2737 and for more call 810-664-7579. school age are available at
the Lapeer County Health
info on dates and times. TOPS 888 (Take Off Pounds
Department. To schedule an
Play groups available. Free 6 Sensibly) meets Wednesdays appointment please call 810-
at the 25 Pine Ridge Dr. in
week sessions. At these 667-0448 or 810-245-5549.
FREE 90-minute play- Lapeer. Weigh-in at 8:30
a.m., 9:30 a.m. meeting. Call Capac Pharmacy is teaming
groups, children will partici-
pate in storytime, develop- Linda at 810-245-3955 or with Support Million Hearts
mentally appropriate games Phyllis 810-395-7035 for by offering in-pharmacy
and crafts, learn new skills,
and enjoy a snack and social
more info.
For those that have experi-
blood pressure screenings,
136 North Main St. in
time with other children. Capac, Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-6
enced the death of a loved
Parents will have the chance p.m. Everyone is invited to
one, a support group is avail- come and have their blood
to talk to other adults with able facilitated by a trained
same-age children. Register pressure read for free.
United Hospice Service
now for the next session! (UHS) bereavement volun-
Numerous locations and
dates available. For more
teer. Marlette Regional
Hospital, 2770 Main Street Events
info and to sign up call the in Marlette, hosts this sup-
Family Literacy Center at port group the 1st Friday of West Berlin United
810-664-2737. each month at 10 a.m. in the Methodist Church, 905
Administration Conference Holmes Rd., Allenton will
Support Groups Room. For more info, call
800-635-7490 or visit www.
have an Ice Cream Social
with ice cream, pies and
marletteregionalhospital. strawberries on June 23,
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
org.
meetings are held every p.m. All are welcome.
Monday night at 8 p.m. at
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
in Imlay City.
Fundraisers Other
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Womans Life Chapter 855
will continue its Bottle & Notice from Ferguson
and Al-Anon meetings are Cemetery Almont,
held every Wednesday night Can Drive, to help those in
need, throughout the year of Michigan. Effective 8-1-17
at 8 p.m. at the Capac United lot prices will increase from
Methodist Church, Capac, 2017. Call for the nearest
drop off location. For large $600.00 to $700.00. If you
MI. are interested in buying a lot
donations a pickup service is
available. 810-392-5136. or you have questions
Lapeer Area Citizens
Against Domestic Assault regarding the cemetery in
The Imlay City Christian general, please contact
meets 1-3 p.m. every
Wednesday in the Lapeer School is holding a fund- Nancy Garner at 810-627-
raiser for TAFFY (Tuition 1861.
Court House for personal
protection order clinic. For Assistance Fundraising For
Youth). Come join us for Free tutor training for peo-
info 810-246-0632. ple who would like to help
euchre the 2nd Saturday of
FOR WIDOWED MEN & each month at 7 p.m. at the others in our community
WOMEN: Lunch-Cards- Imlay City Christian School, improve English skills.
Friendship. Join us every 7197 E. Imlay City Rd. in Volunteer basis. Please call
3rd Tuesday of each month Imlay City. For more info, for orientation before train-
from 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at call 810-724-5695. ing at 810-664-2737.
Cavis Pioneer Restaurant,
Volunteer for the Habitat
5600 Lapeer Rd. in Kimball
Twp. 48074. No RSVP neces- Medical Care for Humanity of Lapeer
County at the office.
sary. For more info call Interested parties can call
Joanne K. at 810-324-2304. Lapeer County Health
Department, 1800 Imlay 810-664-7111 and speak to
This activity is sponsored by Carolyn, Cheryl or Pete at
Widowed Friends, a peer City Rd., Lapeer - Regular
Immunization Clinic Hours: 810-660-7823.
support group www.wid-
owedfriends.org. (held in 2nd floor clinic
Widowed Friends invites all
area) Mondays 1-3:30 p.m.
Walk-In, Wednesdays 8:30 Club News
widowed to join us for a.m.-11:30 p.m. By
breakfast and friendship in a Appointment Only, Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW) of Imlay City, Post
2492, 598 N. Almont Ave.
(Fairgrounds Rd.) Overseas
Veterans Meetings 2nd
Thursday, every other
month, 7 p.m.; Post Meetings
1st Thursday every month, 7
p.m.; Auxiliary Meetings 1st
Saturday of every month, 10
a.m.
Almont/Dryden Masons
meets 7 p.m. every 2nd
859 N. Van Dyke Road Thursday of the month at
4411 Newark Road Masonic Center in Almont.
Attica, MI 48412 Imlay City, Michigan 48444
810-724-2702 Sunday 2:30 pm The Imlay City American
email: nlcc@newlifechristian.net Tuesday 7:00 pm Legion Post 135 meets the
www.newlifechristian.net
Friday Youth 7:00 pm 2nd and last Wednesdays of
Pastor Tim Martin the month at 7:30 p.m. The
firstapostolichome.com
Sunday 10 a.m. Service 15 15 post is located at 212 E.
Third Street. Contact them
Imlay City Almont Light of Christ at 724-1450 or americanle-
C.R.C. First Baptist Church Community gionpost135@frontier.com.
395 N. Cedar (M-53)
www.imlaycitycrc.org
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Wayne Boyd, Pastor
881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888
Church The Evening Star Quilt
Guild meets the last
Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Sunday Bible Classes: 9:45 am 2720 Winslow Road Wednesday of each month
Youth Ministry Worship Services Imlay City, MI 48444 at the Davison Senior
10:30 am & 6:00 pm
MOPS Program
Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm 1 Mile South of I-69 Overpass Center, 10135 Lapeer Rd. in
Community Mens & Womens fbc@airadvantage.net Davison. Meetings start at
Bible Studies Live Webcasting Sunday all worship services Sunday Worship 10:30 am 6:30 p.m. and doors open at
810-724-4315 over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont 15
Come Grow With Us! 15
Proclaiming the Sovereign Grace of God Phone: 810-724-6999 15
6 p.m. For more info call
Lisa, 810-358-7294.
GATEWAY ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH
Womans Life Chapter 855
ASSEMBLY
(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court Capac, MI
(810) 395-7557 will meet June 6, 2017 in
Richmond at the Lois
2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City Wagner Memorial Library
74903 McKay Rd., Romeo Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
586.336.4673
Morning Worship - 8:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is
Evening Service - 5:00 p.m. welcome to attend.
Sunday Mornings
Wednesday Family Night - 6:45 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.
10:30 am
Markets
Adult & Children's Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Supervised child care during all services
Children's Church during service. Sunday School
COME & MAKE A Phone: 810-724-8110 9:00 a.m. September thru May
DIFFERENCE WITH US! 15 Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist Staffed Nursery During Worship 15
15 Every Sunday Lapeer
Countys largest Flea
Christ Evangelical First Congregational Church Market will be held at the
Lutheran Church United Church of Christ
1970 S. Almont Ave., Imlay City 275 Bancroft - Imlay City
Lapeer Center Building, 425
County Center St. in Lapeer.
201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI From 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Up to 75
at corner of Newark Rd.
(Corner of 5th Street) 810-798-8855
810-724-7855 booths inside and outside
Sunday School 9:00 a.m. 810-724-6207 Sr. Pastor: Keith Langley
sell a huge variety of items
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
to the public. This long-run-
Worship Service 10:30 a.m. ning community event is
Pastor Rev. Dr. Renee C. Jackson
for ages 3 thru 5th grade
sponsored by the Lapeer
Jr./Sr. High Youth Group ~ Sundays 6-8pm
Ralph O. Stuebs
Cell-(567) 674-0438 No matter who you are or where you are Kidz 4 Christ ~ Wednesdays 6-7:30pm Center Building, a non-prof-
Come to the WELS 15
on lifes journey, you are welcome here!15 Pre-School - 5th grade 15
it organization for 60 years.
There is no admission
St. Nicholas St. John The Holy Redeemer charge. For info on space
Catholic Church Evangelist rentals, contact Logan: 810-
Catholic Church Lutheran Church 347-7915. Visit www.
4331 Capac Road
Capac, MI 48014
872 Capac Rd. 4538 Dryden Rd. Dryden, MI LapeerCenter.com for
810-395-7572
Allenton, MI 48002
810-395-7074 810-796-3951 building rental and Peacock
www.stnicholascapac.com www.stjohnsallenton.com www.lutheransonline.com/holyred Alley catering information,
Weekday Masses: Weekday Masses: 8:00 am - BIBLE CLASS; 9:30 am - WORSHIP
or call 664-2109. Email: lap-
Wed. & Fri. 8:30 a.m. Thurs. & Fri. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 am - SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE CLASS eercenter@charter.net. The
Weekend Masses: Weekend Masses: ALL WELCOME!!! Lapeer Center Building Flea
Sunday - 11:00 a.m. Saturday - 6:00 p.m.
Pastor Steven Helms Market has been voted The
Sunday - 9:00 a.m.
Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 15 Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 15 Christian Preschool Available 15
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CONGRATULATIONS 2017 SENIORS!

DRYDEN
HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2017
Sponsored by the following proud area businesses . . .
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Grand adventure into the Thumb
W ell, we did it! The
day after I wrote last
weeks Perspectives col-
umn, Mike and I took off
on our little adventure to
find grave markers which
would document what we
had read in The Thumb
Pointed Fingers. I grabbed
the book and my magnify-
ing glass, hoping to refresh
my memory on the way up
into Michigans thumb,
because, to tell the truth,
we couldnt even remem-
ber for sure which ceme-
tery housed the physical
remains of the Spaldings.
When wed gone to
bed the night before, I kind
of put a toe in the water.
Maybe tomorrow we
could check out that ceme-
tery up north and see if we
can find some history from
that book, I had hinted.
Unless you have some-
thing else you were think-
ing of doing.
Next morning, I had
added, Well, whaddya
think? Shall we just pull
on our clothes and go?
Grab a little breakfast in...
maybe Marlette?
As we walked through
the kitchen, I qualified
that. Oh...I only said that
so we wouldnt have to
mess up the kitchen. I for-
got that we left dishes in
the sink from last nights
potluck. Its messed up
already.
My husband was a
good sport. What we did
was go through our usual
morning routine (minus
breakfast), then did up last
night's dishes, grabbed the
book, the map, the magni-
fying glass, the binoculars
for just in case, and left,
thinking wed grab a quick
breakfast sandwich or egg
burrito. An adventure on a
shoestring.
Fairly sure the graves
were in one of three plac-
Nukes not welcome near Great Lakes
Editors note: The fol-
lowing guest column was
submitted by area resident
Kay Cumbow, who is direc-
tor of Great Lakes
Environmental Alliance in
Port Huron. For more
information, visit www.
GreatLakesEnviron-
mentalAlliance.org.
A s an organization
working to safeguard
the health of the Great
Lakes watershed, the Great
Lakes Environmental
Alliance (GLEA) is simply
stunned that a Canadian
company, Ontario Power
Generation (OPG), could
ignore the clarion call by
millions of people to pro-
tect the irreplaceable fresh
waters of the Great
Lakeswaters that are
shared by the U.S.,
Canada, First Nations, U.S.
Tribes and Indigenous
Peoples. Once again, OPG
states that the best location
for a deep burial site for
their nuclear wastes is
beside Lake Huron, which
is part of the Great
Lakes 90% of North
Americas fresh surface
waters and critical to future
generations.
Further, we decry the
Canadian Environmental
Assessment Agencys deci-
Students:
from page 9-A
(president), and Spanish
club. He is also a member
of the National Honor
Society, as well as the
Heath Occupations
Students of America
Traffic:
from page 8-A
ter than before. New
facades on some old build-
ings. Dollar stores and
medical marijuana dispen-
saries seem neck and neck
esUbly,
Bad Axe, or
Tyre, we set
out in that
general
direction.
First off, it
was chilly.
Then it was knew we had once seen
misty. Then
drizzly. And ny went something like:
I was pretty
sure I could read Mikes
mind: My wifes got us
on a wild goose chase, on
a cloudy day, in the cold
rain.
But he persevered.
After all, it wasnt much of
a day for anything else,
like mowing, either. Before
we hit Marlette already, we
found ourselves crawling
through a construction
zone.
Oh, great! We were off
to a promising start, we
both mused as I hunted
through the book, trying to
find where I might look to
pinpoint exactly which
cemetery we should be
finding. The phrase
crossed my mind, and
maybe even my lips: How
will be know when we get
there if we dont know
where were headed?
The thing I DID find
that I had forgottenwas
that I was holding an auto-
graphed copy of the book,
and that the typed version
of the authors name, Jacki
Howard was followed by
(nee Sparling). That led me
to look at the family tree
shed included to see just
where it was again that she
fit into the family tree. It
showed that, while she
wasnt in the exact lineage
of the main characters in
the book, she was a cousin
once or twice removed, as
well as a generation or two
younger. What little infor-
mation I gleaned from the
book was that probably the
sion to allow public com-
ment only after they issue a
draft report listing potential
conditions that will be
required if the project pro-
ceeds. That shuts out
meaningful public input on
OPGs hasty response* to
questions** from the
Canadian Minister of
Environment and Climate
Change on March 6th of
this year. GLEA calls on
the Minister of
Environment and Climate
Change and the Trudeau
Government to heed the
215 resolutions opposing
this proposed dumpsite -
including Canadian and
U.S. communities, repre-
senting 23.4 million peo-
ple; the Great Lakes
Legislative Caucus; also:
the U.S. National
Association of Counties
representing 3,069 counties
or 255 million people!
These are posted online,
along with a petition
opposing this dangerous
dumpsite, signed by almost
97,000 individuals. See:
Stop the Great Lakes
Nuclear Dumps website:
www.stopthegreatlakesnu-
cleardump.com/
Throughout and beyond the
Great Lakes, communities
have voiced strong opposi-
chapter president at
Lapeer County EdTech.
In addition, Justin
recently received a
Breaking Traditions
award for his excellence
in the Health Science/
Health Occupations pro-
gram. In his free time,
Justin enjoys hanging out
when it comes to which
businesses are most promi-
nent. There are several gro-
cery stores, and car lots,
and all in all the much
maligned boulevard doesnt
look so desolate any more.
By the time I get to
Mound and make my way
Tyre cemetery was what
we needed.
Because Im not
known for my navigational
skills, Mike only half lis-
tened to my occasional
comment. He was intent
on finding the sign we
We parked on the side of
pointing to Tyre. The lita-
the wet unmown grass. We
Sandusky. Cass City. OK.
Tyre should be coming up. nameSouleof which
Uh-oh. That sign says there were many. Most of
Ubly. I think we missed
Tyre. Oh. And theres Bad
Axe. For sure were too far and were about to scrap
north.
We headed south, this yelled, I found it! One
time on M-19. Same drill,
only backward, and at
some point Mike began
hearing me. By now I was
getting a little testy, and
my next words were: Im no more, at least not read-
telling you, we are WAY
too far south. and headed home. I opened
Well, my next desti-
nation better be a gas sta-
tion, were HIS next
words.
How far could one go
on 19 without finding
gas? we both wondered.
Turns outquite a (1822-1884) son of Peter,
ways. We drove all the
way to the junction to 90.
By that time it was Pete (1826-1910) also son
Sandusky...or back to 53. of Peter, son of John. J.W.
Mike picked Sandusky. At
the station the clerk said,
Not much there anymore Four of J.W. and Carries
(Tyre). Used to be a bar.
Now thats been made into rious circumstances, as did
apartments, I think. Down
a dirt road.
We decided to just
head back to 53 and home.
On impulse, though,
unwilling to admit defeat,
Mike turned back north on
19 until, once again, we
drove uneventfully until
we were past where we
had to be. He turned
around, headed south and
then east until we found
ourselves nearing, and then
in Minden City. Circling
tion against this proposed
deep underground nuclear
waste dump, with an
entrance less than a mile
from Lake Huron.
This burial site would
hold radioactive wastes
from OPGs 20 Ontario
reactorseverything
except the irradiated fuel
rods. Many of these wastes
bioconcentrate in the food
chain, (just like DDT)
with greatest harm to those
high on the food chain,
such as humans. Some
radioactive wastes remain
hazardous to living things
for hundreds of thousands
of yearsor longer. All
operating deep under-
ground nuclear dumps have
leaked, and attempts made
at cleanup have proven
costly and woefully inade-
quate. Deep burial any-
where only ensures that
access to these dangerous
wastes for necessary moni-
toring and repackaging
when leaks occur, will be
lost forever at some point,
for future generations.
In 1986, Joe Clark, the
Canadian Minister of State Canadian Minister of
for External Affairs, voiced
strong opposition to possi-
ble deep underground
radioactive waste sites in
crystalline rock in the
with friends and watching
hockey.
Justins role models are
his parents because they
have always worked hard school, Justin plans to
to get where they are in
life, a tradition that he
plans on continuing. He
will be attending Oakland
University in the fall for
to 18 Mile to head up to
M-53, theres another park-
ing lot in the north- and
southbound lanes. Another
crash and vehicle fire.
Another chance to thank
my lucky stars, the Divine
Spirit, the Universe, God,
whatever it may be that I
back, we noticed a marked
T-road. This HAS to be it.
If it isnt, we head back
home. Sure enough, it led
to Tyre Road, and almost
immediately to a little
unkempt cemetery without
even a path in any more.
the road, trudged through
found one prominent
Imlay City DDA Director Dana Walker with MDA
Board Chair Becky Goodman and MDA
the other names were no
longer legible. We split up,
the mission, when Mike
monument with the name
John Sparling along with a
couple of smaller mark-
ers.
Assured that there were
able, we called it a victory
Authority Director Dana
the book again to the fami-
ly tree. John Sparling the Board of Directors for
head of the family tree
which included both Jacki
Sparling Howard, daughter
of Verl (1917-1994)
descended from George
take a seat on the organiza-
son of John; and J.W.
(1856-1908) son of Old
part of the MDA and its
Board of Directors, said
married Carrie Boddy (cen-
tral character in the book).
important to a communi-
five sons died under myste-
Walker
J.W.; and the fifth seemed
destined to be facing the
same destiny when the
investigation opened. The
book ends, in my opinion,
with more questions than
answers, as did our little
trip. Did we even have the
right cemetery? Im not
sure. I may have to re-read
the book. Or perhaps some
of you have answers we
failed to uncover.
Email Willene at
willenetanis@aol.com.
northeastern U.S. near
shared watersheds that
could present a transbound-
ary threat to the welfare of
Canadians or the integrity
of the Canadian environ-
ment. The U.S. withdrew
those sites of concern.
GLEA calls on the
Canadian government to
hold to the same standard
and protect these irreplace-
able waters. Further, we
call on the U.S. govern-
ment to invoke the
Boundary Waters Treaty of
1909 and request examina-
tion and report by the
International Joint
Commission on this critical
issue. We dont believe that
any government or industry
has a right to bury and
abandon radioactive wastes
wastes that can invisibly
and over time, poison our
waters, our future, forever.
*OPGs response to the
questions can be found at:
http://www.ceaaacee.
gc.ca/050/documents/
p17520/119122E.pdf
**Questions from
Catherine McKenna,
can learn true life skills
Environment and Climate
Change, March 6,
2017: http://www.ceaa-
acee.gc.ca/050/documents/
p17520/117792E.pdf
pre-med. From there he
plans on completing medi-
cal school at the University
of Michigan. After medical
age them to explore their
become an epidemiologist
at the Centers for Disease
Control.
Congratulations Justin!
Good luck at Oakland!
am passing through, all in
one piece, on my way to
being spoiled once again in
the place I call home
which is looking more and
more like heaven.
Email Catherine at
cminolli@pageone-inc.
com.
Photo provided
Executive Director Jerry Detfloff.
Imlay Citys Dana Walker
is an MDABoard member
By Tom Wearing pointed out. The mission
twearing@pageone-inc.com of the MDA is to be a
leader in the preservation
IMLAYCITY and enhancement of down-
Downtown Development towns through education
and advocacy.
Walker is now a member of MDAs history, mission
Founded in 1980, the
the Michigan Downtown Michigan Downtown
Association (MDA). Association (MDA) is a
Walker, who has been statewide, non-profit orga-
an MDA member for sev- nization and a driving force
eral years, is pleased to in the interest and growth
of downtowns and commu-
tions board. nities throughout Michigan.
I am thrilled to be a The MDA strives to:
Provide a forum for
members on revitalization
Walker. issues.
Downtowns are so Educate members, the
public, State legislators,
tys economic vitality, and public officials about
continued. the best tools for the
Downtown districts offer improvement of communi-
entertainment and cultural ties.
opportunities that cannot Promote and encour-
be found elsewhere. age the implementation of
Small businesses are effective, comprehensive
what drive our communi- legal and financing instru-
ty, she said. Its impor- ments to further such
tant to support our local improvement.
entrepreneurs however we Study current legisla-
can. tion and develop new legis-
Walker noted that not lation strategies.
only does the MDA advo- Perform studies on the
cate for downtown devel- effectiveness of revitaliza-
opment in Lansing, it offers tion efforts.
educational opportunities Assist member com-
for its members. munities in interacting and
The MDA encourages networking with one anoth-
development, redevelop- er.
ment and continuing Work cooperatively
improvement of Michigan with other statewide agen-
communities and down- cies to further downtown
town districts,Walker development.
Letters Continued:
from page 8-A
Annual 4-H auction
was a huge success
The Annual 4-H
Celebrity and Spring
tions of goods and services
and volunteers. Several
Auction has been taking local businesses also
place in Lapeer County for donate time and services
31 years. This years auc- that aide in the operation of
tions were held on March the auction such as
31 and April 1 at the Lapeer Lakestone Bank and Trust
Center Building. The event and local auctioneer, Brian
was a huge success bring- Rowley, and his staff,
ing in a net profit of over Krista Beers.
$35,000 to support Lapeer We would like to give
County 4-H programming. a whole-hearted thank you
This fundraising event is to all of the local business
the main financial support donors who supported this
for Lapeer County 4-H event. This years Spring
programs. Auction was made possi-
Lapeer County 4-H ble by donations from 376
Youth Programs provide a local businesses and an
wide variety of opportuni- additional 256 donors
ties for positive youth throughout the state and
development. 4-H is an nation. Local 4-H clubs
amazing organization also contributed to the
where our young people donations by putting
together their own gift bas-
such as leadership, citizen- kets to auction off and vis-
ship and community iting local businesses to
through innovative pro- request donations, with a
grams and hands-on learn- portion of the proceeds
ing experiences. Last year, going directly back to their
over 1,700 youth in Lapeer clubs.
County were reached The dates have been
through various forms of chosen for 2018 and are
educational programming,
traditional clubs and
scheduled for April 6th
and 7th for the 25th annual
events. The goal is to keep Celebrity and 32nd annual
youth curious and encour- Spring Auctions. There
will be tons of amazing
interests while building products and services for
life skills. 4-H also offers bid, pancake breakfast,
scholarships to an annual concessions and so much
4-H Camp retreat at Camp more at a good, old-fash-
Lael in Lapeer, state and ioned community event!
national conferences, and If you would like to
college scholarships. receive more information
The Annual 4-H
Auction, now going into its
about 4-H and its opportu-
nities, please call: (810)
32nd year, raises the major- 667-0343.
ity of these funds. The suc- Sincerely,
cess of the auction could Sarah Graver
not be achieved without Fundraising Coordinator
the community support Lapeer County 4-H
through contributions to Auction
the auction including dona- Lapeer

Get hands-on in summer camps
Lapeer County Ed Tech Center offers variety of youth classes
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
ATTICA Summer
vacation is here for nearly
everyone in the Tri-City
area, but that doesnt mean
the classroom doors are
closed for good.
Starting next week, the
Lapeer County Intermediate
School District will launch
their summer camp pro-
gram. Twelve classes will
be offered at the Lapeer
County Ed Tech Center
through mid-August from
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The offerings include
something for everyone
Big dipper
Students in Jennifer Sullivans 6th grade
class at Almont Middle School participate in
science project using pond dipping nets
purchased in part through a grant from the
Four County Community Foundation.
Rural Lifestyles
Imlay City graduates earn
Ag Accomplishment Award
ATTICA TWP.
Madison Fricko and
Channon Turrell, both stu-
dents of Imlay City High
School and the Lapeer
County Education and
Technology Center, were
recently presented the
school's highest agricultur-
al honor, the DEKALB
A g r i c u l t u r a l
Accomplishment Award,
sponsored by Monsanto
Company. Fricko is a stu-
dent in teacher Tammy
Hyatt's morning agriculture
science/FFA class and
Turrell is a student in
Hyatt's afternoon session.
Fricko, the daughter of
John and Sue Fricko, and
Turrell, the daughter of
Larry and Carlene Turrell,
received the awards for
excellence in academics,
leadership and agricultural
work experience.
Fricko's significant
experiences and accom-
plishments have included
her time on the 2016
National FFA Floriculture
Team, graduating third in
her class and placing fifth
as a State FFA job inter-
view contestant.
Turrell's significant
experiences and accom-
plishments have included
serving as the chapter sec-
retary, vice president and
president; receiving awards
for state-level public speak-
ing and demonstration and
earning state runner up sta-
tus for agricultural educa-
tion. She will continue her
FFA experience, serving as
the Region IV State Vice
President.
This year the DEKALB
A g r i c u l t u r a l
Accomplishment Award
celebrates its 70th anniver-
from kindergarten through
the ninth grade.
The schedule includes:
Cruisin Cuisinean
introduction to the culinary
industry, June 20-22, for
grades 8-9
Cookies, Cakes and
Pies, Oh My!a baking
class, June 26-30, for
grades 6-8
Young Entrepreneur
day camp and trade show,
June 26-27 for K-2nd grade
and June 28-29 for grades
3-4
Lights, Camera,
Action!learn how to
make a short film, June
26-27 for grades 3-4 and
Photo provided
Madison Channon
Fricko Turrell
sary. Over these 70 years,
more than 168,000 high
school seniors from across
the country have received
the Award which has
become a symbol for excel-
lence and the school's high-
est agricultural honor.
As winners of the 2017
Hungry guests
Almont Township residents Chris Cecil and
Margaret King spotted two Black Swallowtail
caterpillars chowing down on dill plants in
their garden. The couple hopes they can
find the resulting chrysalis and watch for
the butterfly to emerge.
$500
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complete beginner course
in advance, July 24-27, for
grades 8-9
Go Kart Buildbuild
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up, July 31-August 4, for
grades 6-8
Weldingcomplete
hands-on welding projects,
July 31-August 1 for grades
6-7 and August 2-3 for
grades 8-9
Joe the Builder!
A baking class is
make your own wood
checker board, August
7-10, for grades 6-8
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Summer STEMM ence basics, August 7-8 for
Camphands-on activities grades K-3 and August Students in grades 6-8 can build a Go Kart
and career exploration, 9-10 for grades 4-6 from the ground up, one of many summer
June 26-30, for grades 5-8
Beginners Robotics
Advanced Veterinary
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Artisans, crafters invited to be vendors
IMLAYCITY On locally-produced foods and
Thursday (June 15), the
Imlay City Farmers Market
"We're seeking a produce vendor products,
The weekly Thursday
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will host a monthly Craft the for the Saturday market." and Saturday Farmers
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and Artisan Day. Markets are sponsored by
Market Manager Sarah the Imlay City Downtown
Graver said Artisan Day --Sarah Graver, manager Development Authority.
will take place on the third
Thursday of the month.
She said the artisans
and crafters will join a core
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the sounds of DaVinci, a
local duo that plays classic, were seeking a produce bring
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applications for vendors, another example of an
said Graver. Specifically, event the DDA sponsors to
people 1023E
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of regular vendors at the acoustic and modern vendor for the Saturday town,said DDADirector
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be The Silk Road, said High School art teacher, that asked community by the market.
Graver. They specialize in Greg Irwin. members if they would For more information
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Page 14-A-TRI-CITY TIMES-JUNE 14, 2017
Dr. Chuck Smith is
Capacs interim super
Board initiates search through MASB
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
CAPAC The Capac
School Board will use the
services of the Michigan
Association of School
Boards (MASB) to help
hire a new leader.
President Monica
Standel said the board, fol-
lowing a special meeting
on Thursday, entered into
negotiations with both the
Michigan Association of
School Boards and the
Michigan Leadership
Institute, ultimately decid-
ing to go with the MASB.
In the meantime, Dr.
Chuck Smith will once
again serve as the districts
interim superintendent.
Standel said their goal
remains to have a new
superintendent seated
before the new school year
starts in September.
Muddy: Mud boggers
clog drains in Imlay City
from page 1-A
He estimated an addi-
tional loss of several hun-
dred dollars in lost busi-
ness from the closing of
the Cedar Street facility.
Township responds
In response to Dails
letter, the Imlay Township
Board is already taking
action.
On Monday, June 12,
Township Supervisor Steve
Hoeksema said board
members had submitted a
Vehicle that may be linked to vandalism at the
old school.
Investigate: Old Almont
school site of vandalism
from page 1-A
the suspects in the photos
appear to be older; possi-
bly age 17 or over.
Martin said some of
the suspects in the surveil-
lance photos have been
identified as local individu-
als, adding that the investi-
gation is ongoing.
He added that tips con-
tinue to come in pertaining
to the possible suspects.
M-53: Lane conversion
to begin on Saturday
from page 1-A
some time, local residents
will be notified of the proj-
ects start on Facebook,
Imlay Citys website, on
the Eastern Michigan
Fairgounds message sign,
and on Nixle.
MDOTand Imlay City
officials anticipate that
motorists will need some
time to adjust to the lane
reconfiguration.
Imlay City Police
Chief Scott Pike urges
motorists to be particularly
observant and cautious
while driving through the
area during and after com-
pletion of the project.
This is the first step in
a multi-phased effort to
provide greater safety for
motorists traveling on
M-53 in Imlay City,
Youatt says. MDOTis on
board with us on this proj-
ect and were now moving
forward.
Dr. Steve Bigelow
announced that he had
accepted a job with Bay
City Schools last month.
Bigelow has been at the
helm of Capac Schools
since August 2015.
Smith will assume
duties once Bigelow
departs at the end of June.
Smith is familiar with
the Capac District having
been named the interim
leader in June 2012 fol-
lowing the departure of
Jerry Jennex. In February
of 2013, Smith agreed to
stay on in a part-time role
and the district suspended
their efforts to seek a full-
time, permanent superin-
tendent.
Smith stepped down in
May 2015. Elementary
Principal Kathy Kish then
took the interim reigns
until Bigelow was hired
three months later.
letter to the owner/promot-
er of the mudbogging
event, expressing their
concerns.
According to our
agreement, they were sup-
posed to provide power
washing on site, said
Hoeksema. But that didnt
happen.
He said the matter of
hosting future mudbogging
events in Imlay Township
will come before the board
again in January of 2018.
Photo provided
The present status is
that we are still gathering
information, said Martin.
As yet, none of the indi-
viduals have been inter-
viewed.
To provide information
about recent vandalism at
the old school property,
call the Almont Police
Dept. at 810-798-8300. Or
e-mail to: lhagar@almont-
village. org or mryan@
almontvillage.org.
The lane reconfigura-
tion was one of several
ideas to emerge from the
citys M-53 Corridor Plan
adopted by the Imlay City
Commission in late 2015.
The Corridor Plan con-
sidered the opinions and
suggestions of more than
1,100 people who respond-
ed to a survey about how
to improve and create safer
driving conditions along
the busy highway.
MDOTtraffic studies
have recorded the daily
flow of traffic along M-53
in Imlay City to be in the
range of 18,000 to 23,000
vehicles, with an average
of about 19,000 per day,
depending on the time of
year.
During the summer
months, significant num-
bers of motorists use the
section of M-53 on their
way north into Michigans
Thumb Region.
Imlay City Middle School science teacher Juliann Kent (center, arms outstretched) with 6th graders
about to embark on the Belle River project.
Belle: Students use
STEM for river project
from page 1-A
said Kent. The goal is to
help keep the area protect-
ed.
Kent said the hands-on
learning program marks
the eighth consecutive year
her students have visited
the site to study the rivers
condition.
She credited former
Imlay City Manager Amy
Stryker and retired Seven
Ponds Naturalist Lois
Rheaume for their partici-
pation and inspiration at
the programs outset.
Kent pointed out that
for the first five years of
the program, students con-
ducted their studies with-
out the benefit of a pre-
visit to the site.
She now considers
pre-visits as integral in
determining the quality of
the river based on specific
parameters students dis-
cussed and reviewed in
class.
Though somewhat
successful, Kent said,
those students took very
little ownership or interest
in the data we obtained or
the conclusions wed
make.
However, things have
changed for the better dur-
ing recent years, she said,
thus providing educational
advantages for both teach-
ers and students.
Kent said those
improvements have coin-
cided with re-prioritizing
former teaching and learn-
ing methods for science to
an essentially inquiry-
based approach.
The support we
receive as teachers has
allowed us to create an
environment for thinkers,
Kent said. The shift is
different for both sides of
education. science in general,
By creating an envi-
ronment conducive to
exploration and collabora-
A dedicated center left-turn lane will be added to M-53 near the gateway to downtown Imlay City
at Third Street in an effort to minimize crashes and calm traffic in the area.
tion, teachers and students
are afforded more time for
real conversation and test-
ing.
On the other hand,
said Kent, the students are
in greater control and bet-
ter able to make choices
that are based on their
own thinking and ideas.
Being able to see and
understand the importance
of acquiring facts and
information to back up
their thinking can be very
empowering.
Seven Ponds input
Seven Ponds
Naturalist Carrie Spencer
applauded the hands-on
science project for stu-
dents, while crediting
Kent for helping sustain
the program.
We need more teach-
ers like Juliann (Kent)
who inspire young people
And its right here in
Nathan Vettraino with their community.
small crawfish which
makes a home in the
Belle River.
to become interested in
the environment and in
ing organisms we dont
Spencer said. usually see, said 11-year- Center and Imlay City
Its essentially an explor- old Elizabeth Lauwers. I
atory experience for the
Photo by Tom Wearing
Photo by Tom Wearing
Katelyn Belbeck and Alexia Barron identify
critters found in the Belle River.
kids, she continued. nature.
They always seem to be Tyler Pries, 12,
surprised by the volume agreed. Im learning how
and diversity of living things affect the environ-
things they find in the ment, he said. By study-
river. ing the health of the river
They learn about we can learn more about
macro-organisms and the the eco-system.
plants that exist in the Gael Torres and class-
water and riverbed, mate Logan Smith were
Spencer said. It helps assigned to test and report
them better understand the on the pH and oxygen lev-
food chain and relation- els in the river.
ships between plant and I like doing experi-
animals. ments, like finding out
Spencer also hailed how CO2 reacts with other
the inquiry-based educa- chemicals, said Gael.
tion experience for its Its good to learn these
value in teaching children things.
to become better problem- Kent noted that once
solvers. all of the students find-
This is a collabora- ings and observations are
tive effort, she said. The compiled, the knowledge
kids work together in and experience they
teams to study and learn.
The project also
gained can be applied to
future visits.
allows them to feel own-
ership and take responsi-
Since group members
might visit the river on
bility for the condition of other days, we meet to
the river, she continued. pull all of the information
together, said Kent.
They are very engaged
Some of the participat- on site and tend to discov-
ing students envision er much more than they
future visits to the river in anticipated.
hopes of learning more. She added that final
Ilike this because we results of the students
get to see all kinds of liv- studies will be sent along
to Seven Ponds Nature
officials to publish their
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Destination
Safetyville
Lapeer County Sheriff deputies lead way to safety
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
LAPEER Not much
has changed in Safetyville
since it sprang to life more
than 30 years ago. The
hand painted backdrops are
original, first graders still
practice their traffic signal
and sign knowledge on a
pedal tractor and deputies
with the Lapeer County
Sheriff s Department
review basic safety tips
with their young visitors in
a kid-friendly setting.
In May, first grade
classes from across the
county made the trek to
Lapeer where, in the for-
mer Lapeer West High
School, Deputy Jimmy
White and a handful of vol-
unteers covered everything
from traffic, bicycle and
pedestrian safety to strang-
er danger and various
household hazards during
an hour-long session.
It also gives kids a
chance to interact with
police in a fun, positive
way, White said.
The Safetyville pro-
gram is vital to building
and keeping the trust and
faith of our youth popula-
tion. We often encounter
children who are scared of
police officers, White
said.
This fear is not some-
thing that comes naturally
but comes from what they
hear at home, the media,
and unfortunately, from
traumatic situations they
were directly effected by.
Safetyville was created
in 1983 by Sheriff Ron
Kalanquin, and its estimat-
ed that approximately
30,000 students have
passed through the pro-
Reserve Deputy John Morgan directs Weston
Elementary first graders into the Safetyville
School.
Deputy Jimmy White, with help from first graders Calvin and Jordan,
navigates railroad crossings and other hazards in Safetyville last month
when Weston Elementary students paid a visit to the 34 year-old pro-
gram.
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Photo by Tom Wearing
gram since then. This year, help a friend out, White
close to 900 first graders said.
attended. It makes us feel better
With the help of stu- when we are all friends.
dent volunteers, White Although tradition has
covered a wide range of
topics on May 25 when
served the Safetyville pro-
gram well, there are some With appreciation
Imlay City students from new, noteworthy features
Weston Elementary attend- tooDeputy White being Almont Lion Pat Ohlert (second from right) presents plaque of appre-
ed. one of them. He took the ciation to American Tree Co-owner Connie Brzozowski and American
In addition to the reigns as Safetyville Tree Retail Manager Angela Hennig. Other Lions members pictured
important warnings young- Director one year ago, in are Wes Wagester and Jim Ohlert. The Lions thanked the business for
sters should heed, White May 2016, when Deputy its participation and support of the Lions annual Easter candy hunt at
encouraged the students to Stacy Stimson retired after Almont Community Park; as well as the businesss generosity to
be proactive too, suggest- 33 years at the helm. numerous causes and programs in the Tri-City Area.
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Dispatch log... Obituaries

Editors note: The fol-
lowing is a compilation of
activity and reports from
area police departments:
In Imlay City:
June 9
00:19 Alarm (1800
block S. Cedar St.)
15:13 Animal Problem-
Dog in car (1700 block S.
Cedar St.)
18:33 Property
Damage Accident (600
block N. Cedar St.)
Multiple Traffic Stops
throughout the day.
June 10
15:25 Alarm (0-100
block Main St.)
17:06 Welfare Check
(100 block S. Almont Ave.)
17:48 Family Dispute
(1800 block S. Cedar St.)
22:41 Alarm (300
block E. Capac Rd.)
23:41 Intoxicated
Person (300 block E. Third
St.) Multiple
Traffic Stops throughout
the day.
June 11
00:42 Suspicious
Circumstance (400 block
Bancroft St.)
09:22 Property
Damage Accident (600
block N. Cedar St.)
11:24 Animal Problem-
Dog in car (1900 block S.
Cedar St.)
17:26 Citizen Assist
(100 block Titus St.) 911 hangup in the 2100
Multiple Traffic
Stops throughout the day.
June 12
16:27 Peace Officer
(300 block Cheney St.)
20:45 Alarm (300
block E. Capac Rd.)
22:12 Civil Dispute
(400 block W. Fourth St.)
Multiple Traffic Stops
throughout the day.
In St. Clair
County:
Police and emergency
responders responded to
dispatch calls for:
June 9
car-deer accident at
Bryce and Martin Rd. in
Mussey Twp.
civil matter in the
16000 block of Hull Rd. in
Lynn Twp.
animal complaint in
the 200 block of N. Lester
St. in Capac
car-deer accident at
eastbound I-69 and Martin
Rd. in Mussey Twp.
fraud in the 460 block
of Holmes Rd. in Berlin
Twp.
citizen assist in the 350
block of W. Kempf Ct. in
Capac
suspicious circum-
stance in the 100 block of S.
Walker St. in Capac
June 10
harassment call in the
3400 block of Capac Rd. in
Mussey Twp.
June 11
noise complaint at Petz
and Martin roads in Mussey
Twp.
car-deer accident at
Dudley and Capac roads in
Lynn Twp.
disorderly complaint
in the 1100 block of Lathrop
Rd. in Berlin Twp.
June 12
animal complaint at
Miller and Belle River
roads in Berlin Twp.
malicious destruction
of property at Capac and
Burt roads in Berlin Twp.
animal complaint in
the 3400 block of Capac
Rd. in Mussey Twp.
car-deer accident at
Capac and Dryden roads in
Berlin Twp.
citizen assist in the Welder at Vesley Trailer
14000 block of Jeddo Rd.
in Lynn Twp.
In Lapeer County:
Complaints handled by
the Lapeer County
Sheriffs Department Township, died Sunday,
June 6
trespassing in the 4600
block of Hosner Rd. in
Dryden Twp.
animals at large on July 26, 1936, in Yale, the
Clear Lake Rd. in Arcadia
Twp.
911 hang up in the 600 and was a 1954 Yale High
block of Link Dr. in Attica
Twp.
June 7
property damage acci-
dent on S. Lake Pleasant
Rd. in Attica Twp.
block of Summers Rd. in
Attica Twp.
June 8
property damage acci-
dent on N. Lake Pleasant
Rd. in Attica Twp.
hit and run citation on
S. Van Dyke in Imlay Twp.
June 9
welfare check on
Spaulding Rd. in Attica
Twp.
animal cruelty in the
1700 block of S. Cedar St.
in Imlay City
ordinance violation in
the 2900 block of Oakview
Dr. in Attica Twp.
assault in the 600 block Hospital following a brief
of Pennell Rd. in Imlay
Twp.
June 10
alarms in the 700 block
of N. Van Dyke in Imlay
Twp.
property damage acci-
dent on Lake Pleasant Rd.
in Attica Twp.
noise complaint in the
2600 block of Miller Rd. in
Attica Twp.
June 11
suspicious circum-
stance in the 4300 block of
Peppermill Rd. in Attica
Twp.
suspicious circum- a hunting trip in the U.P.,
stances on Payne Rd. in
Attica Twp.
June 12
erratic driving on here? Betty Beaudette,
Imlay City Rd. in Attica
Twp.
animals at large on
Rochester Rd. in Dryden
Twp.
~ James Big Jim Fenningsdorf, 69 ~
James Big Jim
Fenningsdorf, age 69, of
Attica, Michigan died
Saturday, June 10, 2017 at
Stonegate Health Campus
of Lapeer. James Alan
Fenningsdorf was born
August 5, 1947 in Attica,
Michigan. He is the son of
the late William Charles
and the late Josephine
Margaret (Herman)
Fenningsdorf.
He has worked at the
family saw mill for many
years. For 14 years, he was
the Lead Production
~ Frederick Charles Theel, 80 ~
Frederick Charles
Theel, 80, of Brockway
June 11, 2017, at home
surrounded by the love of
his family.
He was born Sunday,
son of the late Charles and
Cornelia (Adrian) Theel
School graduate.
His marriage to Jean
Carole Spencer was
Saturday, August 11, 1962,
in Yale.
He served his country
with the U.S. Air Force
from June of 1954 to
December of 1957.
Fred was a very active
lifelong member of
Emanuel Redeemer
Lutheran Church, Yale,
~ Elizabeth Betty (Beaudette) Smith, 95 ~
Elizabeth Betty
(Beaudette) Smith, age 95,
of Munising and formerly
of Capac, MI, died
Thursday, June 1, 2017 at
Munising Memorial
illness. She was born on
March 24, 1922 in
Munising, Michigan to the
late Charles and Mary
(Tyner) Beaudette. Betty
graduated from Sacred
Heart School, and then
from William G. Mather
High School in 1940. In
her younger years, Betty
enjoyed downhill skiing
on her wooden skis, and
could ice skate with the
Ice Follies. She worked
for a couple of years at the
Munising Paper Mill in the
finishing room. While on
Charles Smith asked the
bartender at Leachs Bar
Who is the best dancer in
Girl Scout aide. She was
he replied. And the rest
was history. Betty and
Charlie were married on
July 3, 1943 in Ann Arbor,
MI and they danced
Manufacturing Co. in death by his parents:
Lapeer and previous to William Charles and
that Jim was a welder at Josephine Margaret
Time Manufacturing in Fenningsdorf; brothers:
Metamora for 5 years. He William, Jack and Larry;
was a very good mechanic; sisters: Ellen Kehn, Norma
liked to tinker with his own Brown, and Hazel
vehicles. Goodrich. Also by a spe-
Jim liked to hunt, visit cial friend: Mike Pillsbury.
with people on his CB The funeral will be
Radio all night long, and held 11:00 a.m. on
watch old Western and Saturday, June 17, 2017 at
Godzilla movies. Muir Brothers Funeral
Jim is survived by his Home of Imlay City, 225
sister: Mary Fenningsdorf N. Main Street, Imlay City,
of Attica and by several MI. Pastor Ty Woznek of
nieces and nephews. the Life Fellowship Church
Jim was preceded in in Davison will officiate.
until his retirement in
2000. He was a former
Brockway Twp. trustee
from 1984 to 2000, former
Brockway Twp. Planning
Commissioner from 1983
to 2000, life member of
the Lapeer HOG Chapter
#2286 and the Capac
Historical Society. Fred
loved his motorcycle,
camping and spending
time with his family.
Surviving in addition
to his wife Jean of 54
years are four sons and
daughters-in-law, Steven
and Christal of Yale, Scott
and MaryAnn of Allenton,
and the church council.
Mark and Kay of Marion,
He was employed by
IN and Jeff of Yale; 10
Romeo Engine Plant for
32 years; Greenias John grandchildren; three great-
grandchildren; sister, Doris
Deere, Capac and was a
Brockway Twp. farmer Fowler of Marshall, MI
together for over sixty-five
years until he preceded her
in death in 2008. Together
they raised their three girls
on the Smith family farm.
Betty worked in a factory
during WWII as a Rosie
the Riveter and later in life
in a safety belt factory, but
was always a full time
mother and homemaker.
She and Chuck would
dance whenever they
could, traveling all over to
find a dance, and enjoyed
their time in a square
dancing club. They also
enjoyed snowmobiling. daughters, until her health
As they got older, the issues brought her back
snowmobile trips turned to home to Munising.
winters in Florida, and Betty is survived by
they never missed a 4th of her three daughters -
July in Munising. Betty Connie (Rick) Edger of St.
enjoyed competing in Simons Island, GA, Donna
bowling leagues, was a Lasak of Christmas, and
member of the Capac Bonnie Wilke of Sylvania,
Ladies Sewing Club, and OH; nine grandchildren -
served as a 4-H leader and Gina (Todd) Wieser, Beau
(Cheryl) Edger, Ben
also a member St. (Laura) Edger, Robynne
Nicholas Catholic Church (Ted) Woodaz, Rita (Dean)
in Capac. After Charlie Seaberg, Joseph (Nicole)
passed, Betty traveled and Lasak, Meredith (Tom)
spent time living with her Blaine, Gillian Wilke and
Burial will follow in Attica
Township Cemetery,
Attica.
The family will be
available for visiting 2-5 &
6-8 p.m. Friday, June 16
from and from 10-11 a.m.
Saturday, June 17 at Muir
Brothers Funeral Home of
Imlay City, 225 N. Main
Street, Imlay City.
Those wishing to make
memorial contributions
may direct them to The
Fenningsdorf Family.
Please be sure to sign
our online register book at
muirbrothersfh.com
and several nieces, neph-
ews and friends.
The family honors the
memory of Fred and
invites you to attend
memorial services 12:00
p.m. Saturday, July 1,
2017, at Emanuel
Redeemer Lutheran
Church, Yale, with 10:00
a.m. visiting. Pastor Greg
Sitzman will officiate.
Inurnment will be in
Lutheran Cemetery,
Greenwood Twp.
Arrangements are by
Kaatz Funeral Directors,
Yale.
Memorials are suggest-
ed to Wishes of the
Family.
For information and
Guest Book kaatzfunerals.
com
Ethan (Yoshimi) Wilke;
fourteen great-grandchil-
dren - Ashley, Drew, Jack,
Nick, Simon, Mary (Eric),
Abby, Wyatt, Luke,
Jackson, Hadley, Jacob,
Caleb, and Caitlin; and
two great-great-grandchil-
dren - Eli and Grace; sister
- Helen Anderson; and
numerous nieces and neph-
ews.
She was preceded in
death by her parents -
Charles and Mary, hus-
band -Chuck, infant broth-
er Charles, sisters - Doris
(Frank) Matekel and Tui
Beaudette, brother-in-law -
Alard Anderson and son-
in-law - Jerry Lasak.
A memorial mass will
be celebrated by Fr. Chris
Gardiner on Friday, July 7,
2017 at 12:10 p.m. at
Sacred Heart Church in
Munising, MI. Interment
will be at a later date in
the West Berlin Township
Cemetery in Allenton, MI.
Bettys obituary and
guestbook may be viewed
and signed at bowerman-
funeralhome.net

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Festival Parade Grand Marshal.
Van Dyk to lead
BlueberryParade
Imlay Citys hometown hero
to be parade grand marshal
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
I M L AY C I T Y scholarship prior to the
Imlay City DDA Director
Dana Walker announced
this week that Matt Van
Dyk will serve as grand
marshal of the 2017
Blueberry Parade on
Saturday, July 22.
Van Dyk will be joined
along the parade route by
retired teacher and commu-
nity volunteer Yvonne
Wilson, who in January
was named Imlay Citys
Citizen of the Year by the game against Ohio State; a
Chamber of Commerce.
Van Dyk, whose family
has farmed in the Imlay
City area for four genera-
tions, gained state and
national recognition as a
member of Michigan State
Universitys basketball
team that made it to the
Final Four.
A 2012 graduate of
Imlay City High School,
Van Dyk enjoyed athletic
success at St. Clair County
Community College, earn-
ing multiple awards for his
skills on the basketball
court.
He took those skills to
Michigan State, where he
Jeep rolls on Graham Rd.
By Catherine Minolli
cminolli@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY TWP. A
single vehicle accident on
Graham Road near Burt
Road appears to have
claimed the life of a woman
in the early morning hours
on Tuesday, June 13.
Witness Sylvia Yerty
says she heard a loud noise
around 6:20 a.m. When she
looked out her window,
Yerty saw a red jeep on its
side on her front lawn. The
victim appeared to have
ejected from the passenger
side window and was lying
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was a walk-on and
impressed his coaches
enough to be awarded a
involvement in numerous
2016-17 season.
As an MSUSpartan,
Van Dyk helped the team
win all five games in which
he started.
Additionally, he earned
Academic All-Big 10 hon-
ors on his way to earning a
degree in Agribusiness
Management.
He also gained national
recognition for the alley-
oop dunk he executed in a
will take place on Saturday
play that was touted by
SportsCenter as one of the
seasons top 10 plays.
On Tuesday, June 6,
Van Dyk was presented
with a Proclamation by the
ImlayCity Commission,
acknowledging his many
contributions and outstand-
ing representation of the
City of Imlay City.
City Manager Tom
Youatt described Van Dyk
as a young man whose
hard work and dedication
have earned him the respect
and admiration of his home
town.
Matts a tremendous work day at the Conrad
young man, saidYouatt. Community
about 20 feet away from
the vehicle.
Yerty called 911 and
went outside to try to help.
Two other neighbors also
rushed to the scene to
administer CPR. Yerty says
Almont Township Police
and the Lapeer County
Sheriff s Department
responded to the scene, as
did EMS.
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Scrap tire grants
help pave roads
By Maria Brown Road Commission plans to a pavement that lasts lon-
mbrown@pageone-inc.com utilize their $33,176 in ger, provides for noise
grant dollars for bridge reduction, and gives better
TRI-CITY AREA overlays. skid control and visibility
Imlay City, Imlay Township The local recipients in rain and snow.
and St. Clair County have were among 14 communi- Additionally, tire chips
all been awarded grant dol- ties to receive a total of can be used as lightweight
lars from the Michigan $2.9 million in scrap tire fill along roadways prone
Department of grants. to having subsidence
Environmental Quality According to the issues. Tires used in these
(MDEQ) through its Scrap MDEQ, these grants direct- construction projects must
Tire Market Development ly support Gov. Rick come from Michigan.
Snyders initiative to dou- Research projects to
Photo MSU Spartan Website
program.
All three entities are ble the states residential find new, innovative ways
due to use old vehicle tires recycling rate to 30 per- to incorporate tire rubber
in the form of new asphalt cent. into asphalt and concrete,
for road projects. Funding for 2017 is improving the materials
Imlay City received used to support three broad performance.
$155,000 in grant dollars. categories of projects that Equipment projects to
With it, theyll resurface provide for the reuse of increase the use of tires,
Capac Road between M-53 used tires: find new ways to create
and Almont Ave. Road projects using commodities from tires,
Imlay Township will tire crumb rubber-modified and increase the use of
use their $174,000 to asphalt or chips derived existing products.
repave Fairgrounds Rd. from scrap tires being used Examples of existing prod-
from the city/township lim- in the construction and ucts include floor tiles,
its to the north end of the repair of Michigan road- footwear, and rubber-com-
cemetery. ways. Tire crumb rubber- pound feedstock for injec-
The St. Clair County modified asphalt produces tion and blow molding.
Hes represented our com-
munity with dignity and
has always exhibited the
best in individual charac-
ter.
As evidence, Youatt
alluded to Van Dyks
community service proj-
ects, youth mentoring
activities and volunteerism
within the community.
In addition to his suc-
cessful athletic and aca-
demic careers, Matt has
represented the city very
well and is deserving of
this recognition. We extend
Photo by Maria Brown
best wishes to him in all
future endeavors.
The Blueberry Parade
during the 2017 Blueberry
Festival which runs from Look for lots of orange barrels in the Capac and Fairgrounds roads vicin-
July 22-23. ity when both the city and township utilize grant dollars to repave a por-
tion of both roads.
Capac Garden
Club seeking
volunteers
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
CAPAC A third
Centers
Garden Club will be held
next Wednesday, June 21,
at 9 a.m.
The center put the call
out for volunteers to help
with building raised beds
and planting vegetable and
flower plants for the mem-
bers garden.
Donations of both
money and plant materials
are being accepted. All
plants excluding Lily of the
Valley, daylily, lemon
balm, coneflower,
Jerusalem artichoke, dahl-
ia, hosta and gladiolus are
welcome.
The community center
is located at 585 N. Main
Street in Capac.
For more information,
call 395-7889.
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Almont schools accredited for outstanding technology He also acknowledged Mary Mueller, Paulynn
the participation of Almont Bartlett and Sandy
Schools staff members: Crittenden; as well as the
Suzanne Herzog, Jamie districts three building
Weigand, Mike Finton, principals, Tim Woelkers,
Susie Royster, Kristina Kim VonHiltmayer and
Wade, Shawna Calopisis, Jennifer Szlachta.

Photo provided
Almonts AdvancED team members included: (back) Supt. Dr.Bill Kalmar; Peggy Boggs, Mark
Quintana, Meghan Fuciarelli and Anthony Childs of AdvancED; and Suzanne Herzog, Jamie
Weigand, Mike Finton, Susie Royster, Kristina Wade; and (front) Shawnna Calopsis, Mary Mueller,
Paulynn Bartlett and Sandy Crittendon.

AdvancED recognizes school districts efforts

By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
ALMONT Almont
Community Schools is
being applauded by an
AdvanceED accreditation
shared educational values
and beliefs.
And that the Almont
school district is the bene-
ficiary of a rich genera-
tional heritage and commu-
nity engagement.
What Almont has Kalmar identified the
done is above and beyond external AdvanceED mem-
the state measures, because bers Peggy Boggs, Mark
we are committed to reflec- Quintana, Meghan
tion and to a process of Fuciarelli and Anthony
constant improvement. Childs.

team following a recent
visit to the school district.
AdvancED is a non-
profit, non-governmental
organization that accredits
primary and secondary
Clearance
Kalmar noted that the
accreditation team
acknowledged the districts
powerful practice for its
1:1 technology efforts. The

schools in the United States
and internationally.
The group was formed
in 2006 through the con-
solidation of two regional
accreditation organiza-
tions; the Commission on
Accreditation and School
Improvement of the North
Central Association of
Colleges and Schools.
Almont Schools Supt.
Sale
following is a statement
from the AdvanceED team
pertaining to technology
districtwide.
The school districts
one-to-one initiative and
implementation of digital
instructional learning tools
effectively supports 21st
century learning skills, the
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Dr. William Kalmar
described the accreditation
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Sports
Almonts Bella Meszaros reacts to a collision
in her teams regional soccer match.
Fortunately, Bella returned to action minutes
later.
Almont wraps up
excellent season
BWAC champs ousted in
state regional semifinals
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT The
Almont girls soccer team
exited postseason play
with a 7-0 loss to Lutheran
North in a Division 3
regional semifinal con-
frontation on Tuesday,
June 6.
Troy Athens High
School is where the action
unfolded.
With the outcome,
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By Kevin Kissane
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ALMONT The Almont baseball team
halved a pair of diamond clashes, earning a
second-place finish last Saturday at a Division
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3 regional.
Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest High
School is where the action unfolded.
With the outcomes, Almont wraps up the
2017 campaign as owners of an 18-15 overall
mark.
We played well over the last two weeks Almont third baseman Brendan Ecker gets
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ready to field a ground ball in a Division 3
Baseball page 2-B regional baseball game last Saturday.
Almont watches an out-
standing 14-4-2 season
reach an endpoint.
Lutheran North had
several players with club
experience, Almont
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Coach Ken Kunz
observed. They were
able to drive through us
consistently, he noted.
We could have loaded
up the box and played a Almonts Nick Pica runs back to first base on a pickoff attempt during last Saturdays
maybe closer game but regional semifinal game versus Detroit Edison. Pica was safe on the play.
Soccer page 2-B
Times selects All-AreaPerformance
golf team
Almont gets four of five picks,Durability.
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By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
He posted a season-
low 40 at a Blue Water
Area Conference Jamboree
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TRI-CITY AREA
From the opening tee shot Willow Tree Golf Course
until the final putt was in Melvin on Wednesday,
holed, these athletes set April 12.
themselves apart from the As far as 18-hole
rest. events were concerned,
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on the Almont squad and 87s at the Eagle Invite and in
among those who earned at Katke; plus managed a
Tri-City Times All-Area Almonts Austin Miller hits to the green in a Pri
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It was there Almont

used a one-run first inning,
a four-run second, a two-
run third, a two-run fifth
and a five-run sixth to pre-
vail.
Jace Rinke (a double
and a triple), Griffin
DePauw (a single and
a double) plus Zach
Revoldt and Mitch Proper
(a pair of singles each) led

Photo by Kevin Kissane

Almont with multiple-hit
performances. Adam
Campbell (a double
apiece) along with Hunter
Spies, Colton Kruse and
Almonts Daniel DeBlauwe looks to connect on a pitch during last Nick Pica (a single each)
Saturdays regional at Rochester Hills Lutheran Northjwest also reached the hitting

Photo by Kevin Kissane

column.
Baseball: Almont falls in regionals Zach Filinger and
DePauw (two apiece) plus
from page 1-B MAC division champion game. They are possibly Brendan Ecker, Colton
New Haven. one of the best teams in Kruse, Chase Kapron and
of the season, Almont From there it was on the state regardless of divi- Rinke (one each) added
Coach Mark Weigand to regionals where Almont sion. We gave it our best Almonts walks. Almonts Dillon Kruse delivers a pitch to home
commented. It started with had an up and down day. shot, but ended up losing Dillon Kruse got the plate in a regional semifinal game last Saturday.
two games at D2 power- Our first game we 11-0. I am looking for- win for Almont, prevailing
house Detroit Country Day played very well against ward to building on the with relief help from Heights Bishop next. That was followed by a
over Memorial weekend Detroit Edison, Weigand success and improvement Proper. Kruse allowed six When the final out was scoreless third inning.
and continued against said. Once again, our we showed at the end of hits, struck out six and registered, Madison Madison Heights
Lakeview in a tune-up pitching, hitting and the season. walked one over five Heights Bishop Foley had Bishop Foley then used a
May 31 for districts, he defense were very good in Almont opened their innings and Proper threw notched an 11-0 victory. 1-0 fourth inning advan-
noted. a victory, he noted. two-game regional tourna- the final inning, striking That contest lasted five tage to increase their cush-
Our team played very We then faced an ment stint with a 14-2 out three and walking none innings. ion to 4-0.
well and came away with excellent Madison Heights semifinal rout of Detroit en route. In the regional champi- That was followed by a
the title at districts against Bishop Foley squad in the Edison. That battle lasted Almont then squared onship game, Almont and 7-0 fifth inning edge by
BWAC rival Capac and regional championship six innings. off versus Madison Madison Heights Bishop Madison Heights Bishop
Foley concluded the first Foley, putting the finishing
inning with zero runs touches on an 11-0 tri-
apiece. umph.
Inning number two Rinke had the lone

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Victory Day set to return to Capac
TRI-CITY AREA
This fall two rival teams
will come together to give
children and young adults,
ages 5-26, with develop-
mental, cognitive and or
physical impairments the
opportunity to be victorious
on the gridiron. It will
prove once again that abili-
ty outweighs disability on
the football field and that
the only disability is a bad
attitude.
Capac/Imlay City
Victory Day will be held on
Saturday, September 23
from 11 to 1:30 p.m. at the
Capac High School
Stadium. The participants
are partnered with a varsity
football player or cheer-
leader who will serve as
their mentor for the day.
Each registered participant
receives a Victory Day
t-shirt, football jersey,
medal and the cheer partici-
pants also receive cheer
pom poms.
St. Clair native Justin
Capacs Megan
Orlando (front
center) poses
for a photo with
her teammates
and coach after
signing with St.
Clair County
Community
Colleges soft-
ball team this
past week.
Orlando takes softball skills to SC4
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
CAPAC Capacs
Megan Orlando signed a
letter of intent to become
a part of the St. Clair
County Community
College softball team
recently.
This past spring
Orlando generated a .341
average, thanks to 24 sin-
gles, four doubles and
three triples in 88 at bats.
Her level of plate profi-
ciency was fourth best on
the Capac ballclub.
She also contributed
her teams third highest
run (23) and RBI (18) out-
puts.
When it came to field-
ing, Orlando was some-
All-BWAC soccer team is selected
TRI-CITY AREA
The following players were
named to the All-Blue
Water Area Conference
girls soccer team which
was announced recently:
First team- Mikayla
McCarthy, Almont; Alayna
Panduren, Almont; Kirsten
Schapman, Almont; Cassie
Latcha, Almont; Emily
Kochan, Algonac; Morgan
Allen, Algonac; Abby
Kochan, Algonac; Emily
Diederich, Armada;
Bethany Ruczynski,
Armada; Emma Coenen,
Armada; Andrea Sekloch,
Dryden soccer players are honored
TRI-CITY AREA
The following players
landed a spot on the All-
Greater Thumb
Conference South
Division girls soccer
squad which was
announced recently:
First team- Caitlin
McNary, Marlette; Julia
Hohman, Marlette; Mariah
Bennett, Marlette; Hannah
Byers, Marlette; Hailey
Byers, Marlette; Jenna
Rose, WXYZ sports report-
er and anchor, will be
attending the event as
Grand Marshal.
What an honor,Justin
stated. I am super excited
to be back at an event close
to my roots in St. Clair, he
noted. for everyone to enjoy. All
The event begins with
each participant, and Grand
Marshal Justin Rose, being
introduced as they come
through the band tunnel to
midfield. Justin Rose will
start the game with an hon-
orary coin toss. All partici-
pants have the opportunity
to run, walk or wheel a
touchdown play against a
mock defense with play by
play announcing. All par-
ticipants will enjoy three
different football skills
areas. At halftime, the
Capac High School
Marching Band will per-
form their halftime show
while participants and their
mentors enjoy a lunch of
hot dogs, chips and a bever-
Megan Orlando poses for a photo with her fam-
ily after signing with SC4. They are front mom
Diane and dad Scott along with back brother
Ryan and sister Alyssa.
Richmond; Alyssa Ball,
Richmond;
Barbarich,
Lauren
Cros-Lex;
Maggie Stang, Cros-Lex;
Areli Cardenas, Imlay City;
Kaylee Rucker, Imlay City;
Kaycee Miller, Capac; and
Abby Cowhy, Yale.
Honorable mention-
Jennifer Curtis, Almont;
Shelby Kutchey, Almont;
Alyssa Schreck, Algonac;
Rachel Davis, Algonac;
Gabrielle Locke, Armada;
Ellaina Todd, Armada;
Grace Aiken, Richmond;
Adriana Kunce, Richmond;
Janelle Down, Cros-Lex;
Lesch, Memphis; Lexi
Ianucci, Memphis;
Julianna Santo, Memphis;
Sylvia Koveck, Memphis;
Haylee Wolle, Dryden;
Kaylin Norman, Dryden;
and Katie Brown,
Sandusky.
Second team- Jeralyn
Glod, Memphis; Alissa
Bradeen, Marlette; Taylor
Harneck, Marlette; Ally
Sobek, Dryden; Jordan
Peters, Dryden; Morgan
age. Parents and fans in the
stands are welcome to enjoy
free hot dogs, chips and
beverages as well.
Photographers will be
on hand taking pictures at
the event, and new this year
will be photo booth areas
pictures are posted on the
Capac/Imlay City Football
Victory Day Facebook page
for participants, parents,
family and friends to share.
Registration forms are
available by e-mailing us at
capacimlaycityvictoryd-
ay@gmail.com.
Participants do not have to
be a resident/student of
Capac or Imlay City
Schools to partake in
Victory Day. Last year par-
ticipants came from Lapeer,
Macomb, St. Clair and
Sanilac counties to have
fun on the gridiron.
Registration is filling up
fast and is limited to the
first 50 registrations
received by June 23, 2017.
55 assists, while commit-
Photo provided
Hannah Brown, Cros-Lex;
Starr Howland, Imlay City;
Amanda Bigger, Imlay
City; Sierra Cox, Capac;
Brooke Miller, Capac;
Riley Druia, Yale; and
Kimberly Goulding, Yale.
MVP- Alayna
Panduren, Almont.
Coach of the Year-
Ken Kunz, Almont.
Final BWAC stand-
ings- 1) Almont, 11-1-2; 2)
Algonac, 11-2-1; 3)
Armada, 9-2-3; 4)
Richmond, 8-2-4; 5) Imlay
City, 3-9-2; 7) Capac, 2-11-
1; and 8) Yale, 1-12-1.
Good, Brown City; Janita
Smidtslund, Brown City;
and Cassidy Mazei,
Sandusky.
Honorable mention-
Kelsey Hempstead,
Dryden; and Britney Pupi,
Sandusky.
Final standings- 1)
Marlette,
Memphis,
7-0-1;
6-1-1;
2)
3)
Dryden, 4-4; 4) Sandusky,
2-6; and 5) Brown City,
0-8.
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Photo provided
and Imlay City football
teams, cheerleaders and
Capac Marching Band will
give back to their commu-
nity on Victory Day by pro- Imlay City grad Erin Combs fires a strike to
viding participants an home plate in a game this past season.
opportunity to live out and
Combs ends career
experience the activities of
game day at Capac High
Schools football stadium.
-- Paula Bellhorn
with Madonna
By Kevin Kissane one more shutout against
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Marian, Indiana before
falling in the champion-
IMLAY CITY ship game against the
Erin Combs, a 2013 grad- Corban Warriors, who hail
uate of Imlay City High from Oregon.
School, concluded a suc- It marked the second
cessful run with the time in her career that
Madonna University soft- Madonna University made
ball team recently. the national tournament.
The senior went out in They also participated in
style, earning Wolverine 2015, that event unfolding
Hoosier Athletic in California.
Conference Pitcher of the She finishes her career
Year accolades. at Madonna University
This past season with a 73-23 mark, her
Combs put together a 23-9 win total the second best
record, including nine in school history.
shutouts. Her win total Combs also has regis-
ranks 14th in the nation in tered 19 shutouts, ranking
NAIA Division I softball. her second on Madonna
In addition to that, Universitys career list
Photo provided
Combs ended the season and wraps up her stint
with a WHAC-best 1.51 with the Crusaders sport-
ERA. ing a 2.39 career ERA.
Her efforts helped lead She also ranks third in
Madonna University to a
first-place league showing
and a 32-16 overall mark.
Along the way the
most career mound
appearances (109) and
innings pitched (606) plus
stands fourth as far as
one Capac could count on
as well. There she fin- Madonna University soft- career strikeouts (359)
ished with 57 putouts and ball team secured an and walks allowed per
appearance in the NAIA game (1.06) are con-
ting just three errors. National Opening Round cerned.
It was her second sea- Tournament contested Combs also was a
son on Capacs varsity. May 15-17 in Columbia, three-time WHAC first
Orlando, a second Kentucky. team all-conference selec-
baseman, concluded the It was there Madonna tion, an All-Region choice,
2017 campaign as University knocked off a Cosida (College Sports
Division 3 All-District sixth-ranked Lindsay Information Director of
choice and an All-Blue Wilson, 1-0, behind the America) Academic Team
Water Area Conference pitching of Combs. member and a WHAC
honorable mention pick. She would also throw All-Academic honoree.
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DePauw competes
at NJCAA nationals
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT Former
Almont High School stand-
out Gavin DePauw helped
the Oakland Community
College mens golf team
generate a 13th-place
showing at the NJCAA
Division II National
Tournament recently.
The event was contest-
ed May 23-26 at Longbow
Golf Club in Mesa,
Arizona.
DePauw, a sophomore,
began tournament play
with an 80 over 18 holes
He then followed it up with
a second round output of
74; a third round of 84; and
a final round 82.
That left him with a
320 total for the 72-hole
event, good for a four-way
tie for 85th place.
When the final team
scores were posted, Mesas
1,155 output paced the
field assembled. They
were followed by
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Community College
Almonts Gavin DePauw (third from right)
poses for a photo with Oaklands golf team.
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Athlete of the Week
Almont senior track
standout Mariah Smith
ran a leg on her teams
school record-setting 400
relay at the Division 3
state meet recently.
For her effort, Smith
shares our Girls Athlete
of the Week honor.
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Almonts Jack DeMara follows the flight path of his tee shot in a match this past spring.
All-Area: Almont dominates All-Area golf lineup
from page 1-B
91 at the PCCS Classic
hosted by Golden Fox Golf
Course.
Postseason honors:
Miller concluded season
number four on Almonts
Photo provided
squad as an All-Blue Water
Area Conference first team
selection.
Jack DeMara,
Almont.
DeMara, a junior, aver-
aged 44 per nine-hole
round during the 2017
campaign.
That placed him sec-
ond on the Almont squad
and out of those who
attained Tri-City Times
All-Area first team status.
He shot a season-low
39 at a Blue Water Area
Conference Jamboree
Tournament hosted by
Heather Hills Golf Club on
Friday, April 21.
As far as 18-hole tour-
naments were concerned,
DeMara generated an 85 at
the Blue Water Area
Conference Tournament
hosted by Solitude Golf
Links in Wadhams; man-
aged an 88 at a Division 3
regional which was con-
tested at Washtenaw Golf
Club in Ypsilanti; carded a
91 at the Brown City
Invitational; posted a 93
during the PCCS Classic at
Golden Fox Golf Course;
supplied a 94 during the
Frankenmuth Eagle
Invitational hosted by The
Timbers Golf Course in
Tuscola; plus chipped in a
95 at the Katke Classic
hosted by Ferris State
Junior track standout Universitys Katke Golf
Meredith Rinke helped Course.
Almonts 400 relay set a Postseason honors:
school record at the Div.
3 state finals recently. DeMara finished his sec-
For her effort, Rinke ond campaign on Almonts
shares our Girls Athlete squad as an All-Blue Water
of the Week honor. Area Conference first team
choice.
Eric Conn, Almont.
Conn, a senior, aver-
aged 44.5 per nine-hole
round this spring.
CITIZENS That ranked him third
FRANKENMUTH on the Almont squad and
PIONEER CINCINNATI
TRAVELERS among those who earned
SELECTIVE Tri-City Times All-Area
THE HARTFORD first team accolades.
Writing For Many Major He notched a season-
Insurance Companies low 39 at a Blue Water
Area Conference managed a 95 at the
Invitational at Timberwood Frankenmuth Eagle
Golf Course near Armada
on Monday, May 15.
As far as 18-hole
events were concerned,
BEST PRINTING. BEST PRICE.
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
TRI-CITY AREA
The following athletes
earned a spot on the All-Blue
Water Area Conference
Imlay Citys Connor OBrien sizes up a putt
during a BWAC encounter this past spring.
Miller DeMara
OBrien Wendorff
Conn furnished an 86 at
the Blue Water Area
Conference Tournament at
Solitude Golf Links in
Wadhams; supplied an 88
at the Brown City
Invitational hosted by
Holly Meadows Golf
Course in Capac; provided
a 92 at a Division 3 region-
al contested at Washtenaw
Golf Club in Ypsilanti;
posted a 94 at the PCCS
Classic hosted by Golden
Fox Golf Course; plus
He shot a season-low
41 at a Blue Water Area
Invitational at The Timbers
Golf Course in Tuscola.
Postseason honors:
Conn ended his third sea-
boys golf squad which was
announced recently:
First team- Noah Kosal,
Richmond; Justin Fuhrmann,
Yale; Austin Miller, Almont;
Tanner Tabin, Cros-Lex;
Eric Conn, Almont; Marcel
Photo by Kevin Kissane
As far as 18-hole
events were concerned,
OBrien supplied an 89
during the Brown City
Invitational hosted Holly
Meadows Golf Course in
Capac; fired a 91 at a
Division 2 regional con-
tested at Fieldstone Golf
Club in Auburn Hills; plus
added a 94 at the Blue
Water Area Conference
Tournament contested at
Solitude Golf Links in
Wadhams;
This was OBriens
fourth season on Imlay
Citys squad.
Jake Wendorff,
Almont.
Wendorff, a junior,
averaged 46.3 per nine-
hole round this spring.
That ranked him fourth
Photo by Kevin Kissane
on the Almont squad and
fifth among those who
earned Tri-City Times All-
Area first team accolades.
He managed a season-
low 40 at a Blue Water
Area Conference
Invitational hosted by
Lums Castle Creek Golf
Course on Friday, May 12.
As far as 18-hole
events were concerned,
Wendorff posted an 87 at a
Division 3 regional hosted
by Washtenaw Golf Club
in Ypsilanti; notched an 88
at the Brown City
Conn Invitational hosted by
Holly Meadows Golf
Course in Capac; fired 91s
at Frankenmuth Eagle
Invitational at The Timbers
Golf Course in Tuscola and
Blue Water Area
Conference Tournament at
Solitude Golf Links in
Wadhams; plus added a 99
Bone
at the Katke Classic hosted
by Ferris State Universitys
son on Almonts squad as Katke Golf Course.
an All-Blue Water Area Postseason honors:
Conference first team pick. Wendorff ended his fourth
Connor OBrien, season on Almonts squad
Imlay City. as an All-Blue Water Area
OBrien, a senior, aver- Conference first team
aged 45.7 per nine-hole selection.
round during the 2017 Honorable mention-
campaign. Max Kage, Dryden; Aaron
That placed him first Dueweke, Capac; Austin
on the Imlay City squad Bara, Imlay City; and Joe
and fourth out of those Sorentino, Almont.
who attained Tri-City Coach of the Year-
Times All-Area first team For directing Almont to a
status. top Blue Water Area
Conference finish and a
fourth at a Division 3
Conference Invitational regional, Mark Bone
hosted by Castle Creek earns Tri-City Times
Golf Club in Lum on All-Area Coach of the
Friday, May 12. Year honors.
Munger, Cros-Lex; and Jake ings- 1) Almont, 70 points;
Wendorff, Almont. 2) Richmond, 66 points; 3)
MVP- Noah Kosal, Yale, 63 points; 4) Cros-Lex,
Richmond.
Coach of the Year-
52 points; 5) Imlay City, 43
points; 6) Armada, 31 points;
Mark Bone, Almont. 7) Algonac, 24 points; and 8)
Final BWAC stand- Capac, 11 points.
 Page 5-B-TRI-CITY TIMES-JUNE 14, 2017

2016 Water Quality Report for Village of Almont

This report covers the drinking water quality for the Village of Almont for the 2016 calendar year. This information is a snapshot of
the quality of the water that we provided to you in 2016. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains,
and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards.
Key to the Detected Contaminants Table
Your water comes from the Lake Huron Water Treatment Plant located five miles north of the City of Port Huron. The water arrives Symbol Abbreviation Definition/Explanation
at the plant via a deep tunnel with the intake offshore under 45 feet of water. The water is pumped from the water treatment plant to
the Village of Almont. Your source water comes from the lower Lake Huron watershed; the watershed includes numerous short, > Greater than
seasonal streams that drain to Lake Huron. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality in partnership with U.S. Geological C A scale of temperature in which water freezes at 0 and boils at
Survey, The Great Lakes Water Authority, and the Michigan Public Health Institute performed a source water assessment in 2004 to Celsius
determine the susceptibility of potential contaminant. The susceptibility rating is on a seven-tiered scale from very low to very high
100 under standard conditions.
based primarily on geologic sensitivity, water chemistry, and contaminant sources. The Lake Huron water treatment plant has his- The concentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, triggers
torically provided satisfactory treatment of this source water to meet drinking water standards. The Village of Almont also has a AL Action Level treatment or other requirements which a water system must
groundwater well located at 121 West St. Clair Street. We use this well only in emergencies, for example, if the Lake Huron plant or
the pipeline is out of service. The State will be performing an assessment of our source water. We will inform you on how to get a follow.
copy of the assessment report when it becomes available. If you would like to know more about this report please contact your local HAA5 is the total of bromoacetic, chloroacetic, dibromoacetic,
water department at (810)798-8528.
HAA5 Haloacetic Acids dichloroacetic, and trichloroacetic acids. Compliance is based on
Contaminants and their presence in water: Drinking Water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at the total.
least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.
More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline
The average of analytical results for samples at a particular
LRAA Locational Running Annual Average
(800-426-4791). monitoring location during the previous four quarters.
The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking
Vulnerability of sub-populations: Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general
population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone MCL Maximum Contaminant Level water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the
organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from best available treatment technology.
infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropri-
ate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking The level of contaminant in drinking water below which there is no
MCLG Maximum Contaminant Level Goal
Water Hotline (800-426-4791). known or expected risk to health.
Sources of drinking water: The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams,
The highest level of disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There
ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. Our water comes from wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, MRDL Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary
it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the pres- for control of microbial contaminants.
ence of animals or from human activity.
The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no
Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level known or expected risk to health. MRLDGs do not reflect the
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agri- MRDLG
cultural livestock operations and wildlife. Goal benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, contaminants.
industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture and residential uses.
n/a not applicable
Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. ND Not Detected
Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units Measures the cloudiness of water.
processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
pCi/L Picocuries Per Liter A measure of radioactivity
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water The ppb is equivalent to micrograms per liter.
ppb Parts Per Billion (one in one billion)
A microgram = 1/1000 milligram.
Water Quality Data The ppm is equivalent to milligrams per liter.
ppm Parts Per Million (one in one million)
The table below lists all the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the 2016 calendar year. The presence of A milligram = 1/1000 gram.
these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, The average of analytical results for all samples during the
RAA Running Annual Average
the data presented in this table is from testing done January 1 December 31, 2016. The State allows us to monitor for previous four quarters.
certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant
TT Treatment Technique
significantly from year to year. All of the data is representative of the water quality, but some are more than one year old. in drinking water.
Total Trihalomethanes is the sum of chloroform,
Terms and abbreviations used below: TTHM Total Trihalomethanes bromodichloromethane, dibromoochloromethane and
provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which
Maximum
provide the same Contaminant
protection for Level
publicGoal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no
health. bromoform. Compliance is based on the total.
known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allowWater for a margin of safety. mhos Micromhos Measure of electrical conductance of water
Quality Data
Maximum
The table Contaminant
below lists Level (MCL):
all the drinking The highest that
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presence
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treatment risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented
in this table is from testing done January 1 December 31, 2016. The State allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than
perMaximum
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million or milligrams per liter pCi/l: picocuries per liter (a measure
ing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
of radioactivity).
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a contaminant which,
means if exceeded,
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of a drinking treatment
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E. coli system on multiple
MCL violation occasions.
has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.

Stand by Well # 3 Saint Clair Street, used for emergencies only

Regulated Level Violation
MCL MCLG Range Year Sampled Typical Source of Contaminant
Contaminant Detected Yes / No
Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from
Arsenic
10 0 2 N/A 2014 no orchards; Runoff from glass and
(ppb) electronics production wastes
Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge
Barium
2 2 0.02 N/A 2014 no of metal refineries; Erosion of natural
(ppm) deposits
Fluoride Erosion of natural deposits. Discharge
4 4 0.74 N/A 2016 no
(ppm) from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
Radioactive Level Violation
MCL MCLG Range Year Sampled Typical Source of Contaminant
Contaminant Detected Yes / No
Combined radium
5 0 0.33 N/A 2014 no Erosion of natural deposits
(pCi/L)
Special Monitoring and
Level Detected Year Sampled Comments
Unregulated Contaminant *
Sodium (ppm) 34 2016 Typical source is erosion of natural deposits
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Information about lead: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and
Information
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or cooking.
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sample 0 none no
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and repeat
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From
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2016:
From April 1, 2016, to December 31, 2016:
Level 1 Level 2
Microbial Level 1 Level 2 Violation Typical Source of
Microbial Number Detected
Number Detected
Assessment
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environment
Fecal Coliform Human and animal fecal
none no no no
and E. coli waste
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more information,

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Legal Announcements Business

ALMONT Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. budget is available for inspection at Tax identification number
Directory
at which time the bid opening will the Township Office during regular 44-009-031-017-00 commonly
TOWNSHIP take place. The City reserves the right scheduled business hours. This notice known as 1098 N. Summers Road,
ALMONT TOWNSHIP to reject any and all bids, to waive is posted in compliance with PA267 Imlay City, Michigan 48444
Accounting & Excavating
BOARD defects in the bids and to make the of 1976 as amended (Open Meeting The redemption period in accor-
award in the best interest of the City Act), MCL 41.72 (2)(3) and dance with statue shall be six (6)
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES SYNOPSIS
of Imlay City. Any bid not rescinded
prior to the time of opening shall be
Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). The Goodland Board will
months from the date of such sale.
Dated: April 24, 2017
Tax Preparation
JUNE 2, 2017 irrevocable and if accepted by the provide the necessary reasonable aux- FOR INFORMATION PLEASE
Meeting called to order by City Commission, shall be deemed a iliary aides and services to meet indi- CALL:
Supervisor at 9:00 a.m. at 819 N. contract enforceable in any court of viduals with disabilities needs. The John L. Lengemann Dryden Excavating
Main St., Almont, MI. Members competent jurisdiction. Clerk needs to be notified (5) work- Morrice, Lengemann & Miller P.C. F o r A l l Yo u r
present were Supervisor Bowman, 24-1 ing days prior to meeting in writing, Attorneys at Law EXCAVATING & TRUCKING NEEDS
Clerk Hoffner, Treasurer Kudsin, and or by calling (810) 724-0169 or by 202 East Third Street Licensed Insured
122 W. Washington, Downtown Romeo
Trustees Streeter, Groesbeck, Clay faxing the Clerk (810) 721-0698. Imlay City, MI 48444
Stroup, and Scott Stroup. The follow- CAPAC Address is 2374 N. Van Dyke Rd., 810-724-2565
Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm,
Saturday & 586-752-2682 Call Loren Starr
810-796-3917 or 810-602-5625

8-16-17
ing actions were taken: 1) approved COMMUNITY Imlay City, 48444 20-6 Evenings By Appt. www.romeoaccountants.com

1-24-18
purchase of limestone, 2) approved Mavis A. Roy
appointment of deputy treasurer. SCHOOLS Goodland Twp. Clerk VILLAGE OF
Board discussed proposed 2017-2018
township budget. Meeting adjourned
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC
HEARING ON
24-1
ALMONT Automotive Glass
at 10:23 a.m.
Paul Bowman-Supervisor
PROPOSED 2017-18 IMLAY CITY ALMONT VILLAGE
COUNCIL
BUDGET COMMUNITY
PARSCHS M bil
Carol Hoffner-Clerk
REGULAR MEETING
24-1 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that
on June 29, 2017, at 7:00 oclock p.m. SCHOOLS MAY 16, 2017 TODD'S GLASS

8-2-17
AUTOMOTIVE
at the Capac Virtual Education NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MIRRORS & MORE
CITY OF Library (former Middle School), 201 HEARING
SYNOPSIS
President Schneider called the SERVICE & REPAIR
IMLAY CITY N. Neeper St., Capac, Michigan, the ON PROPOSED 2017-2018 Regular Meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. BRAKES Frame & Frameless Shower Enclosures
NOTICE OF Board of Education of Capac Custom Mirrors Replacement Windows
BUDGET Councilmembers present were Dyke, AIR CONDITIONING
Community Schools will hold a pub- Ligon, Love, Peltier, Steven C. 719 Van Dyke - Imlay City 810-724-2480
ACCEPTANCE OF lic hearing to consider the districts PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that MUFFLERS TUNE-UPS
on June 26, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., at 634 Schneider, Steffler and Steve R. STRUTS TODDSGLASS.COM
SEALED BIDS FOR proposed 2017-18 budget. Schneider. Staff present were
W. Borland Road, Imlay City, COOLING SYSTEMS
SINGLE AXLE DUMP The Board may not adopt its
Michigan, the Board of Education of Manager Connors, Clerk/Treasurer EXHAUST SHOCKS
TRUCK WITH proposed 2017-18 budget until after
ACCESSORIES the public hearing. A copy of the Imlay City Community Schools,
Lapeer County, Michigan, will hold a
Keesler, Police Chief Martin & DPW
Supt. Treat.
ELECTRICAL
COMPUTER ANALYSIS
Heating &
The City of Imlay City will be
accepting bids to acquire a new equip-
proposed 2017-18 budget including
the proposed property tax millage rate public hearing to consider the
Districts proposed 2017-2018 bud-
The Council approved the agen-
da; approved the consent agenda;
TIRES Cooling
is available for public inspection dur- made a reduction to account number COMPUTER BALANCING
ment package to be installed on a new get. FUEL INJECTION SERVICE
ing normal business hours at the 2320 and waived penalties; approved
single axle chassis. The truck equip- The Board may not adopt its Commercial & Residential

8-16-17
Capac Board of Education Office, 403 invoice from Dickinson Wright,
ment package shall include: dump proposed 2017-2018 budget until
N. Glassford St., Capac, Michigan,
810-724-6630

TFN
body hoist, central hydraulic system, after the public hearing. A copy of the PLLC; tabled the Outdoor Burn
beginning June 22, 2017. Ordinance; went into closed session
front plow hitch, underbody scraper, proposed 2017-2018 budget, includ-
wing blade, lighting system and other
related accessories as detailed within.
The property tax mill-
age rate proposed to be
ing the proposed property tax millage
rate, is available for public inspection
for personnel evaluation and renewed
Clerk/Treasurer Keeslers contract.
Mobil HEATING & COOLING SPECIALISTS
Service & Install, Financing Licensed & Insured
All exceptions to the specifications during normal business hours at 634 Discussion was held on Dollar 314 CAPAC RD. - IMLAY CITY
must be noted in areas provided. Base
levied to support the pro- W. Borland Road, Imlay City, Generals project status, Clinton Yale Location 810-387-4452
equipment and all option prices must posed budget will be a Michigan. River Watershed Council, The
be written in spaces provided.
Descriptive literature for equipment
subject of this hearing.
This notice is given by order of
The property tax mill-
age rate proposed to be
Resolution Center, garbage pick-up,
construction project at 401 Church Builders Outdoor
and comprehensive warranty state-
ments shall be included and shall be
the Board of Education.
Timothy J. Lewis, Secretary levied to support the pro-
St., village parks and DDA Alleyway
Project. Equipment
The meeting adjourned at 10:18
considered part of the quotation. 24-1 posed budget will be a p.m.
These specifications are meant to pro-
vide a minimum performance and subject of this hearing. Kimberly J. Keesler Parts and Service
quality standard acceptable to the This notice is given by order of Clerk/Treasurer ON THE SPOT FINANCING!
City. The City reserves the right to GOODLAND the Board of Education.
Sandra Zrembski, Secretary
Steve Schneider
President YETI
include pre-build and pre-paint
inspections/meetings at the installers TOWNSHIP 24-1 A complete copy of the minutes Custom Building & Remodeling
location. Any questions regarding the NOTICE OF BUDGET is available in the clerks office during
Additions Kitchens Bath Farm House
specifications should be directed to PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE regular business hours or at www.
almontvillage.org Renovations Siding Decks Windows
Ed Priehs, DPW Superintendent at Be it resolved that the Goodland LAND CONTRACT
(810)724-8712 or email epriehs@ Township will hold a public hearing 24-1
imlaycity.org. All sealed bids should on the proposed township Budget for
FORECLOSURE SALE Family Owned Since 1973 Licensed & Insured
THIS FIRM IS A DEBT
be addressed to City Manager Tom the fiscal year 2017-2018 at the COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO VILLAGE OF FREE 810-724-8060 - Imlay City
Youatt, 150 N. Main St., Imlay City, Goodland Township Hall on Tuesday, COLLECT A DEBT, ANY DRYDEN ESTIMATES www.walters-enterprises.com
8-16-17

MI 48444 and be clearly labeled June 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. The INFORMATION WE OBTAIN
SEALED BID SINGLE AXLE Property Tax Millage rate to be levied WILL BE USED FOR COUNCIL MEETING
CHASSIS AND EQUIPMENT. to support the proposed budget will be THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE JUNE 6TH
STIHL EXMARK HUSTLER
Clock Repair
Bids must be received no later than a subject of this hearing. A copy of the CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE SYNOPSIS
NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE President Thiemkey called the
ARCTIC CAT STORMY KROMER

ALMONT
IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
A default has been made in the Council Members Present:
Clean Your Clock
COMMUNITY
conditions of a certain land contract Thiemkey, Franz, D. Listerman,
made by Ronald Dodd, 1098 Summers Roszczewski, Need someones clock cleaned? SINCE 1975
Road, Imlay City, MI as Vendee and Absent: Quail Im your man. Where the outdoor enthusiast shops!

SCHOOLS wherein Riccardo Bongiomo and Ann

Bongiomo, 3780 Ranger Way,
The Council Approved the
Minutes from the Regular Meeting
Cleaning and repair.
Insured/Guaranteed.
7230 Webster Rd IMLAY
810-724-7230
CITY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pahrump, NV 89048 are the Vendors.

Pursuant to a Judgement of Land
Contract Foreclosure entered by the
COUNTIES OF LAPEER, MACOMB, Circuit Court for the County of
OAKLAND AND ST. CLAIR MICHIGAN
Lapeer notice is hereby given that on
July 5, 2017 at 9:30 oclock in the
ON THE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET forenoon, the foreclosed premises, or
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 TO ALL some part of them will be sold at pub-
INTERESTED PERSONS IN THE ALMONT lic sale at the Courthouse located at
May 6th, 2017; Approved the Agenda
as presented; Approved the Bills to
Imlay City.
810-358-7740 10-11-17
2-cycle & 4-cycle Repair Tune-Up Specials in Effect
Pick Up & Delivery Available
Pay amount of $89,199.22 and the
Disbursements in the amount of
Tree Service
$6,222.68; Approved the 401-A
Governmental Defined Contribution
Plan Resolution at 5% Annual
Contribution; Approved appointing
Jerry Edwards as Village of Dryden
SUPPLY & EQUIPMENT

Dans
COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT: 255 Clay Street, Lapeer, Michigan, Fire Marshall; Approved the 2017
that being the place for the holding of Water/Sewer Tap in Policy as pre-
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Education of the Almont
the Circuit Court for the County of sented; Ordinance/Zoning/Building
Community School District, counties of Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland and
Lapeer: Department Office Hours on Monday
St. Clair, Michigan, will hold a public hearing on Monday, the twenty-
sixth day of June, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., in the Media Center of Almont High


The premises are described as:
PARCEL A:
from 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. with the
Village of Dryden Official Jerry
Tree
School, Almont, MI to consider the approval and adoption of the operat-
ing budget of the Almont Community School District for the fiscal year
2017/2018.
A PARCEL OF LAND IN AND
BEING PART OF THE SOUTHWEST
Edwards at his contracted rate;
Approved the Exercise Schedule as Service LLC
1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF presented and clean-up will be pro-
The Board may not adopt its proposed 2017/2018 budget until after
a public hearing. Copies of the proposed budget, including the proposed
SECTION 31 T8N, R12E, vided by instructors; Approved the Dan Weingartz
property tax millage rate, will be on file at the Superintendents office,
4701 Howland Rd., for inspection on June 23, 2017 during regular busi-
GOODLAND TOWNSHIP, LAPEER
C O U N T Y, MICHIGAN
Proposed 2017 Millage Levy
Resolution at a 9.3927 mills Tax Levy 810-724-0019
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS and Highway/Street Millage at the Residential & Commercial
ness hours. At the public hearing all citizens, taxpayers, and property
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE amount of 3.5 mills.
owners of the Almont Community School District, shall be afforded an Licensed & Insured
WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 31, The meeting was adjourned at
opportunity to be heard in regard to the approval of the plan amendments. 11-29-17
DISTANT N 0 DEG 21 00 E 508.85 8:53 p.m.
The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the
FT FROM ITS SOUTHWEST Complete copies of the minutes
proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
This notice is given by order of the Board of Education of the Almont
community School District, Counties of Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, and
CORNER, THENCE EXTENDING
N 0 DEG 21 00 E 501.49 FT
are available in the clerks office dur-
ing regular business hours or at CALL 810-724-2615
to publish
THENCE S 89 DEG 29 48 E 882.41 www.villageofdryden.com
St. Clair, Michigan.
John Miles, Secretary
FT. THENCE 8 0 DEG 01 46 E
493.81 FT; THENCE N 89 DEG 59
Holly A. Shroyer
Village Clerk/Deputy Treasurer
NOW TAKING SCRAP METAL
your legal
Almont Board of Education
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Pinnacle Foods LLC Vlasic of Imlay City is
APARTMENTS ...................................................... ......................................................
1 bedroom
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2017 Green Season
apartments available
62 years or older,
disabled regardless of age
$12.00 ALMONT COMMUNITY
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Two Weeks - 20 words -

Starting at $395
Forklift Drivers ($11/hr.) - Sanitation ($10.75/hr.) -
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(810) 395-2698 or
Toppers ($10/hr.) - Handpackers ($9.25/hr.+Bonus)
Erica at (517) 668-1800 $18.00 starting in the fall. This is a part- time position
12-18 hours weekly. In addition to working dur-
Shift differential pay; $0.25/hr. for 2nd shift
and $0.40/hr. for 3rd shift
TDD 711
This institution is an Equal
Opportunity Provider and Employer
Three Weeks - 20 words - ing the day, the position requires that the candi-
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