Tri-City Times: Almont's History On Glass

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

145th Volume - Issue No. 13 www.tricitytimes-online.com
New director
at helm of
Four County
Recovering
Conditions of Whitney-
Foundation
Janet Bauer to retire,
Kelley family updated,
...see page 3
Kathy Dickens chosen
to take her place
High Flight By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
Many readers stopped in to let us know about
the tundra swans that stopped for a rest while TRI-CITY AREA — The Four
migrating north over the weekend. The large County Community Foundation
flock stopped in fields on Weyer Rd. near M-53 (FCCF) Board has unanimously select-
and they spent the night on water in the carrot ed Kathy Dickens to serve as the orga-
fields of Lindy's Pre-Pak Carrots. nization’s new execu-
tive director.
Dickens, who has
been employed 26
years as a principal/
counselor/student ser-
vices director with
It’s Science! Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port
Laker Schools, accept-
Kathy
Imlay students earn ed the position on
awards at Science Fair, March 6, following an Dickens
extensive search and
...see page 6 interview process.
She succeeds Janet Bauer, who
will resign April 1, following 20 years
as the Four County Community
Foundation’s executive director.
Photos by Bobbie Lewis
Four County Board Chairman

Jason Verlinde said the Board received
more than 100 applications for the full-
time position; out of which a search
committee narrowed the original list
down to six top candidates, and then
two finalists.
Almont’s history on glass

“The two finalists were inter-
viewed again on March 5,” said
Verlinde. “Kathy was the board’s
Reading rules Museum Open House features vintage glass plate photographs
Director page 12
Special visitor stops By Catherine Minolli Hudson’s department store box Dr. Richard L. Maddox and first
to read at ICCS & more, cminolli@pageone-inc.com that contained portraits of her became available in 1873.
...see page 4 grandparents and other vintage They became known as the
ALMONT — Area resi- family photos. Also inside the first “economically successful
dents have a rare opportunity to box was a smaller box that con- durable photographic medium.”
literally take a peek back in tained 58 glass plate negatives, Dry plate negatives were
time at the Almont Community says Almont Community more easily transported then
Historical Museum this week- Historical Society President their predecessor—collodion
end. James ‘Jim’ Wade. wet plate negatives, which were
An Open House at the Wade says the negatives invented by Frederick Scoff
museum will run this Friday, appeared to be from about 1884 Archer.
March 29 from 5-6 p.m. and to 1894 and most featured Unlike the wet plate variety,
this Saturday, March 30, from Flynn’s home. the dry plates were easy to
noon-6 p.m. “Nearly 90 years ago, the transport and required less
Photo provided
A brand new display has Terrys bought the house from exposure to light than the wet
been installed featuring the his- David Cochrane, who built the plates.
toric—and some never seen home in 1884,” Wade says. The dry plate glass was
before– photos donated last July The glass plate negatives thinner, and coated more evenly Borland 5th grade teacher
Lucky or smart?
by Beth Terry Flynn, whose Flynn discovered were likely with an emulsion than the wet David Spence was recently
roots run deep in the area. silver gelatin dry plate nega- honored as the Flint Regional
Flynn discovered an old tives, which were invented by History page 12 Science Fair’s 2019 Teacher of
Dryden senior citizen’s the Year.
journey fun, inspiring,
...see page 7
Imlay’s Spence is
TRI-CITY
TIMES ‘Teacher of Year’
Second consecutive
ONLINE year Imlay City teacher
tricitytimes-online.com honored at Science Fair
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
FACEBOOK IMLAY CITY — It’s been two

awards in two years for Imlay City
teachers at the Flint Regional Science
facebook.com Fair. Earlier this month, Borland’s
David Spence was named the fair’s
/Tricitytimes/ 2019 Teacher of the Year. Just one year
ago, fellow Imlay City educator Jill
Campbell took home the 2018 Teacher
of the Year honors.
The Tri-City Times According to a press release from
is printed on the fair, “the award recognizes a teach-
recycled paper er who displays a remarkable ability to
empower and excite student interest in
science.”
Photo courtesy ACHM
He was presented with a certifi-

cate, plaque and $250 cash prize dur-
ing the fair’s awards ceremony on
A fine family gathers outside of their Almont home ‘back in the day.’ Spence page 12
Page 2-TRI-CITY TIMES-MARCH 27, 2019
Lapeer County woman wins big in online lottery

TRI-CITY AREA — who chose to remain anon- we even slept for three peace of mind this gives us
A Lapeer County woman ymous. “I was pretty tired, hours that night.” is priceless,” she said.
nearly took a tumble after but when I saw a box pop The 52-year-old player Michigan Lottery play-
winning a $40,000 prize up on the screen saying I’d visited Lottery headquar- ers have a chance to win up
playing the Tax Free instant won I nearly fell down try- ters recently to claim her to $500,000 instantly play-
game online from the ing to get out of bed. prize. With her winnings, ing online. Players also
Michigan Lottery. “Once I had my bal- she plans to pay bills and may win prizes ranging
“I was playing the Tax ance I ran downstairs and complete some home reno- from $1 up to multimillion
Free game on my iPad in woke my husband up to vations. dollar jackpots playing
bed before calling it a have him confirm what I “Winning couldn’t have Powerball, Mega Millions,
night,” said the winner, was seeing. I don’t think come at a better time. The Lotto 47, and Fantasy 5
online. Through its online
Photo provided
platform, the Lottery offers
Busker Fest Auction

players more than 50 dif-
ferent games with plays
ranging in price from 5
cents to $20.
More than 1 million
Who do you love?
Saturday, April 6, 2019 players have registered to
play the Lottery’s online
Imlay City High School Principal Brian Eddy
and English teacher Stacey Abromaitis
games, which were report that students and staff had fun cele-
Castle Creek Golf Club launched in 2014. For more
information or to play
online, visit http://bit.ly/
brating March is Reading Month, thanks to
some new activities created by their English
department. Teachers took turns sharing
5191 Lum Road, Attica MSLOnlineGames. short excerpts from favorite books and
In 2018, Lottery play- other reading materials during school-wide
Doors Open 5:00pm • Live Auction 6:00pm ers won more than $676
million playing games
announcements every day, explaining why
they chose it in hopes of inspiring students
online. to read something new. Also, the English
Department sponsored a #Booklove project
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Whitney-Kelley family recovering from fire

Mom released from hospital, support and was breathing
on his own.
they sought to grieve and
heal. The family represen-
2000 block of S. Almont
Avenue on February 26 for
day at the University of
Michigan Medical Center.
dad listed in ‘fair condition’ A family friend had
been posting updates on the
tative said that all three
survivors had undergone
the blaze. Six-year-old
Keith Jr., five-year-old
Muir Brothers Funeral
Homes of Almont and
By Maria Brown All three were injured survivors’ conditions via a skin grafts with both Keyondre and three-year- Romeo plan to cover funer-
mbrown@pageone-inc.com in a deadly house fire on GoFundMe page created Keyshawn and Keith likely old Keyanna were deceased al expenses for the four
February 26 that claimed for the Whitney/Kelley to need additional proce- at the scene. The youngest children and the family
TRI-CITY AREA — the lives of the couple’s family but, late last week, dures. member of the family, 28- wishes to hold a celebra-
The adult survivors of a other four children—Keith she noted that the family Firefighters were called day-old Keyairah, died of tion of life ceremony at
February house fire appear Jr., Keyondre, Keyanna and had requested privacy as to the family’s home in the her injuries the following some point in the future.
to be recovering from their Keyairah.
injuries. According to Imlay
According to officials City Police, 42-year-old
at Hurley Medical Center Keith Sr. was transported
in Flint, Imlay City’s from the scene of the fire to
Krystal Whitney has been Hurley’s burn unit where
discharged from their care he was listed in critical
while her husband, Keith condition. Whitney, 29,
Kelley Sr., was listed in fair was also hospitalized and
condition as of Monday. her condition was initially
A representative of listed as ‘stable.’ At that
Children’s Hospital of time Chief Scott Pike
Michigan said they couldn’t reported Kelley was being
release status information treated for severe burns and
for Whitney and Kelley’s
son, 19-month-old
was unconscious while
Whitney had sustained
ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH
Website photo
Keyshawn Kelley, who was
transported from Hurley
severe burns on 21 percent
of her body.
ALL YOU
Medical Center
Children’s Hospital for
to On March 8 Pike
reported that Keyshawn’s Krystal Whitney and Keith Kelley Sr., shown in
CAN EAT
specialized diagnostics and condition had improved this undated photo, are both recovering from
treatment. and he was taken off of life injuries suffered in a Feb. 26 house fire.
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Almont okays anti-vaping ordinance Meal includes Baked or Fried Fish,

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tobacco products within the voiced concerns about the permitted within village
ALMONT — The Almont Village boundaries. scope of the ban, stating boundaries.
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Almont Village Council Violations of this ordinance that it doesn’t specifically Village
unanimously passed the will result in a misdemean- say that only recreational Reappointments
Minor In Possession of or with fines up to $50 per establishments are banned. Village Council reap-
Tobacco and Vapor offense and community Council member Steven C. pointed Mr. Tom
Products Ordinance at their
regular meeting last week
on Tuesday, March 19.
Almont Village and the
township now have adopt-
service.
Selling or giving vapor
or tobacco products to a
minor will result in a mis-
demeanor and a fine up to
Schneider pointed out that
marijuana establishments,
as defined from the
Michigan Regulation and
Taxation of Marijuana Act,
Tadajewski to the Planning
Commission for a three
year term ending March 31,
2022.
Ms. Tara Antonelli also
During Lent
ed similar ordinances in an
attempt to make enforce-
$50 as well.
Marijuana
makes no distinction from
medical marijuana facilities
was reappointed to the
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During the first reading
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If the Village Council
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Busker Fest Auction returns on April 6th • Whitefish

Fundraiser at Castle Creek to feature silent & live auctions • Smelt • Shrimp
By Tom Wearing
April 6, with live and silent
auctions at Castle Creek
supporters, all looking to
bid on the dozens of donat-
Funds raised from the
Chamber Auction will go • Grouper • Perch
• Weekly Seafood Specials
Golf Course in Lum. ed items going up for bids. toward entertainment and
IMLAY CITY — The Doors will open at The live auction will other expenses associated
days are winding down ’til Castle Creek at 5 p.m. for again be conducted by rep- with the 2019 Michigan
the 2019 Chamber of socializing, a cash bar and resentatives from Rowley Busker Fest.
Silver Grill
Commerce Auction to raise time to familiarize oneself Auction Services of Attica. For questions or more
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Michigan Busker Fest slat- items. items are still being col- Busker Fest Auction, call
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This year’s Busker Fest ally draws hundreds of Commerce office inside the 724-1361, or contact
Auction returns Saturday, local residents and festival Imlay City Police Station. Chamber Executive
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ENJOY GREAT FOOD & GREAT TIMES

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Some of the many items that will be up for grabs at next Saturday’s
Busker Fest Auction hosted by the Imlay City Area Chamber of Loaded with Baked and Fried
Commerce. Cod, Tender Clam Strips,
Breaded Shrimp, Pasta Al-
Paint like Bob Ross in fredo, and a Variety of Your

Favorite Sides. Also Includes
Imlay City at April 6 event

Our Endless Soup,
Salad and Fruit Buffet.
Variety of New Selections...
Great Lakes Perch!
Certified instructor to host ‘Pines Aglow’ class
at Hispanic Service Center; lunch included Children 5 & Under
By Catherine Minolli an opportunity to paint emailing scopernelson@ EAT FREE
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Service Center.
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included. Space is limited
to 20 participants. Reserve
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information about the ser-
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On Saturday, April 6 at
10 a.m., visitors will have
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there.
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Reading Month is big

fun at Christian school
Celebrity readers, grandparents, come.
Certainly well into the
parents, contest inspire students upcoming baseball season.
By Tom Wearing Imlay City Christian School Hibbler said students
focus on reading through- have been participating in a
out the year. “Reading Around the
IMLAY CITY — Principal Karen Hibbler Bases” program sponsored
While March is dedicated said she expects ICCS stu- by Jimmy John’s Ball Field
as Reading Month at dents will reap the benefits in Utica, where youngsters
schools across Michigan of their latest reading are eligible to win free tick-
ets to upcoming minor
Photo by Karen Hibbler

and the U.S., students at efforts for many months to
league baseball games.
“Teachers designed
individual goals for our stu-
dents to help them achieve
each base and eventually to
cross home plate,” said State Senator Kevin Daley (R-31st District) reads to students at the Imlay
Hibbler. “Some students City Christian School in celebration of March is Reading Month.
read more than 1,000 min-
utes to earn their tickets.” Hillsdale Discipleship Tomie dePaola’s Popcorn teachers to share with stu-
To help the students Church. Book. dents for future reading
reach their individual read- Students’ parents and Meanwhile, Hibbler pleasure,” said Hibbler.
ing goals, the school hosted grandparents joined in the said “first and second grade Anyone interested in
a series of celebrity readers fun by donning pajamas for students read by flashlight learning more about the
Photo by Karen Hibbler
during the month of March. the school’s “Drop beneath blanket tents for activities at the Imlay City
The celebrity readers Everything and Read” added fun.” Christian School may con-
included Senator Kevin (DEAR) program. Throughout the month tact the school at office@
Daley, Imlay City School After reading Laura of March, all school visi- iccschool.net or by stop-
Board President Sharon Numeroff’s If You Give a tors are being asked to sign ping in during “friends and
Muir, Imlay City Police Pig a Pancake, the students in with the name of their family visits any
Elementary students Molly VanWormer and Chief Scott Pike, Imlay prepared and ate pancakes, favorite book. Wednesday morning from
Brooke Lomasney enjoy reading by flashlight City teacher Jan Kapustka while others munched on “Selections are being 9-10 a.m. during the month
in a blanket tent. and Daniel Lufiyele of the popcorn and listened to compiled into a list for of April.
Wild About
Reading in Capac
Capac Elementary School hosted a
‘Wild About Reading’ event on
Wednesday, March 20 for students and
their families. The literacy event cen-
tered on “The One and Only Ivan,” the
children’s book selected for the district’s
One School, One Book program that
Photo by Maria Brown

had the entire school reading and dis-
cussing the book in honor of March is
Reading Month.
Kindergartener Ethan Watson and his mom,
Crystal Watson, play a bingo game with teach-
er Anhel Reitz, testing their knowledge of the
One and Only Ivan book.
Photo by Eric L. Kugler
Vital role models

U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Kaylin Deppe, left, from
Almont, and Lt. Christina Bailo from South
Lyon, pose in front of an EA-18G Growler,
assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron
(VAQ) 133, on the flight deck of the aircraft
carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN74) in
the Indian Ocean March 13, during
Photo by Maria Brownm
Women's History Month. Women's History

Month is a national observance that com-
memorates and encourages the study,
observance and celebration of the vital
role of women in American history. The

John C. Stennis is deployed in the U.S. 7th Students were able to see how they mea-
Fleet area of operations in support of sured up to a gorilla like Ivan, the main char-
security and stability in the Indo-Pacific acter in the book the entire school read in
region. March, The One and Only Ivan. Pictured here
is kindergartener Faith Peters, fourth grader Attendees were treated to a dinner of sub
Liliana Uribe-Arce and preschooler Evelyn sandwiches and, in a nod to the book, bananas
Airman Crane graduates Mandeville. in the school’s cafetorium.
U.S. Air Force Airman

Jeremiah D. Crane gradu-
ated from basic military
training at Joint Base San
Antonio-Lackland, San
Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed
an intensive, eight-
week program that
included training in mili-
tary discipline and stud-
ies, Air Force core values,
physical fitness, and basic
warfare principles and
skills.
Airmen who complete
basic training also earn Crane is the son of
four credits toward an James and Rhonda Crane
associate in applied sci- of Capac, Michigan.
ence degree through the He is a 2017 graduate
Community College of of Capac High School,
the Air Force. Capac.
Meet the Heroes

IMLAY CITY — The Imlay City Historical
Museum will open its 2019 season on Saturday, April
6 from 1 to 5 p.m. with an open house.
The museum will host active and retired firefight-

ers of the Imlay City Fire Department with a “Meet
the Heroes” reception. The newest exhibit, the History
of the Imlay City Fire Department, will be unveiled at
that time. The public is invited to join museum volun-
teers as they honor local firefighters. Light refresh- Sisters Avery and Eva Wessel put paint to canvas at one of the literacy night’s activity stations.
ments will be served. The museum is located at 77 Some painted unique creations and other created scenes from the book The One and Only Ivan.
Main Street downtown.
Residents asked to remain alert for meth lab waste this spring
St. Clair County Sheriff issues warning for pop bottle collectors found at meth dump sites
may be gas generators.
Sheriff’s Office or your
local police agency. We
By Maria Brown In a press release gerous to ingest. It is dan- ingredients for meth and These are containers with have deputies specially
mbrown@pageone-inc.com issued Monday, Sheriff gerous when it is being then those bottles are holes in the top with hoses trained to dispose of these
Tim Donnellon stated that made, with the risk of thrown in ditches or yards coming out, which may be dangerous chemicals,” he
ST. CLAIR COUNTY bottles containing meth- explosion and fire. It is after the drug is extracted dangerous as well. said.
— Residents picking up amphetamine residue also dangerous when the from them. Donnellon warns that “We have had no
roadside trash this spring could pose a serious dan- waste product is discard- “If a person picks up a two liter pop bottles with a reports of meth lab waste
are being warned to pro- ger. ed,” Donnellon said. bottle containing meth milky substance at the bot- so far this year, but want
ceed with caution, espe- “Methamphetamine is Donnellon said that waste, the chemicals inside tom should not be touched. everyone to stay alert, so
cially when it comes to an incredibly dangerous two liter pop bottles are can re-activate, causing an “Immediately leave we don’t have any inju-
discarded plastic bottles. drug. It is certainly dan- commonly used to mix the explosion and fire. Also the area and contact the ries.”
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All about science

Imlay’s Borland Elementary students earn top
spots in annual Flint Regional Science Fair
By Maria Brown complete their projects, Savannah Eppler, Emma
mbrown@pageone-inc.com write or type up their infor- Clark, Ethan Collins,
mation, and find a way to Austin Thrasher, Madison
IMLAY CITY — display them that high- Singleton, Sofia Sills,
Borland Elementary lights their process and Kaylyn Isaacson, Brody
School was well represent- findings. The Science Fair Gutierrez, Landen Kipke,
ed at the 2019 Flint itself is a very extensive Brady Czapiewski, and
Regional Science Fair. The and in-depth process,” Aubree Seagram.
27 fifth graders who Cottone said. Those attaining
entered projects in the con- Projects were set up on Research Fellow status
test represented more than Friday, March 15 at were Josh Beal, Madisyn
one-third of all contestants Kettering University in Robberstad, Wade Murray,
in the fair’s elementary Flint and judging took Zachary Duckworth, Ethan
Photo provided
division. Imlay City had a place the following day, Everhart, Rylee Tyack,
great showing on the Saturday the 16th. Entrants Brady Detwiler, and
awards stage too when six explained their projects to Carsan Milovich.
of their students were judges and answered ques- Finalists were Natalie
named finalists and three tions related to their work. Thompson (6th Place), Science Fair finalists Vinnie Guerin, Tyler Kanai, Ella Nelden, James
came away with special Cottone said that judges Tyler Kanai (6th Place), Lauwers and Montanna Eads pose for a photo with Borland teacher Dave
awards. determined how effective Vinnie Guerin (6th Place), Spence. Not pictured is Natalie Thompson.
Borland Principal students were at applying a Montanna Eads (4th
Megan Cottone reports scientific or engineering Place), Ella Nelden (4th Hazardous Material “Science fairs are a fun Regional Science Fair at
that the fifth graders start- method to solve a problem Place), and James Lauwers Professionals Award and way to develop skills in Kettering University,”
ed their science fair proj- or answer a question. (4th Place). Sofia Sills was given two science while learning Cottone said.
ects in early 2019 with the Awards were handed out Additionally, James special awards: Ascension more about topics that stu- She praised teachers
help of their classroom the third day of the fair, Lauwers was given the (Genesys - Cellular & dents find curious or inter- Dave Spence and Jill
teachers. Sunday, March 17. NASA Earth Science Molecular Biology) Award, esting. Borland Elementary Campbell for coordinating
“Students spent several Earning Honorable Award; Zachary and McLaren Health Care would like to congratulate the logistics of getting both
weeks working both at Mention awards were Kale Duckworth earned the Corporation (Cellular & all of our students that par- projects and students to the
home and at school to Woolner, Grace Sample, Michigan Association of Molecular Biology) Award. ticipated in the 2019 Flint fair.
Capac grad is
‘Woman of Year’
Dee Lortt Dean honored on
Senate Floor in California
By Maria Brown youth throughout San
Diego’s East County.
Photo provided
“Dee Dean is worthy
CAPAC — Dee Lortt of this prestigious recog-
Dean, a Capac Schools nition because her service
Imlay City High School choir Spartan Harmony and teacher Alan Demski (top right) recently com- alumnus, was recently and her story have touched
peted in district competition and qualified to advance to the state contest in May. named California Senate so many lives in East
Spartan Harmony to advance to State

District 38’s “Woman of County. As the publisher
the Year.” of the East County Herald
Selected by for more than 20 years and
Republican Senator Brian a leader in the business
IMLAY CITY — Music Association District event was based on a five Michigan University in Jones, Dean and the other community, she worked
Junior high and high school 3 Choral Festival at Swartz point rubric with a “I” May. honorees were formally hard to create opportuni-
choir students impressed Creek High School’s being “Superior.” The district’s middle recognized on the state ties for all East County
the judges at a recent dis- Performing Arts Center The high school choir, school choirs, Blue and senate floor on March 6. citizens to prosper,” Jones
trict competition. under the direction of choir Spartan Harmony, came Gold Voices (6th grade), Jones described Dean commented after the cere-
Earlier this month, teacher, Mr. Alan Demski, away with the highest Belle Canto (7th grade), as “a kind, passionate, and mony.
choir students in grades and accompanyist Mrs. score, earning a Division and Couer de Musique (8th intelligent leader in East “Dee has also battled
6-12 participated in the Beth Van Dyk. “I” rating and qualified for grade) all earned a Division County” and praised the Multiple Sclerosis with an
Michigan School Vocal The scoring for the the State Festival at Central “II” rating. “countless time, energy, indomitable spirit, and she
and resources” she’s has used her experience to
‘Paul the Beatle’ at PIX on April 6

devoted to businesses and educate the public and
organizations in the San inspire others facing simi-
Diego area including the lar battles. It was an honor
LAPEER — ‘Paul the ‘Paul the top wigs. East County Herald, to recognize Dee with this
Beatle’ will appear at the PIX Beatle’ Bob Halligan Jr. has Stoney’s Kids Legacy, award.”
on Sat., April 6 at 7:30 p.m. will take written over 1,100 songs, San Diego East County Dean’s husband, Curt,
In a brilliant one-man center 200 of which have been Chamber of Commerce was also on hand for the
Beatlemania-esque show, stage at recorded by artists interna- and St. Madeleine ceremony.
Bob Halligan Jr. portrays the PIX tionally with sales over 30 Sophie’s Center, among The California state
Paul McCartney through his on Sat., million units. Cher, KISS, others. legislature recognized
career as a member of the April 6. Michael Bolton, Kathy St. Madeleine Sophie’s Dean and other Woman of
FAB 4, says Katie Beth Mattea and many others have Center assists individuals the Year award recipi-
Chrismer of the PIX in a helped put nine gold and with developmental dis- ents—one from each dis-
press release. platinum records on
Photo provided
abilities and Stoney’s trict—as part of Women’s

Paul has a conversation Halligan’s wall, including Kids Legacy works with History Month.
with the audience—and him- the hit song “Don’t Close
self—that inevitably leads Your Eyes” by KIX. For 20
back to the songs we so goes out of style,” she says in appearance, Halligan uses years he has led the Celtic
deeply love. Through the the press release. “This one- costumes, wigs and the pop-rock group Ceili Rain,
laughter and the tears (and of-a-kind show covers the Beatles’ voluminous cata- and also portrays Paul
the clothes), Paul traces the full career of McCartney as a logue of songs to detail the McCartney in Beatlemania
band’s musical journey and Beatle and a solo artist in a career of the most successful Stage Show. Bob has sung on
his particular contributions singer-songwriter, theatrical musician in the rock era. recordings with Billy Joel,
to it. And he even takes format involving music, dia- Paul the Beatle is a unique, Joan Jett, Felix Cavaliere and
requests, Chrismer says. logue and onstage wardrobe family-friendly presentation Michael McDonald, and was
“The audience participates, changes.” of the best known songbook nominated as a songwriter
and the songs and the man Beginning in the suit worn in the last 50 years, complete for a CABLE ACE Award for
remind us that FAB never for the first Ed Sullivan with sing-alongs and mop Original Song of the Year.
His Celtic pop-rock band
has toured internationally for
20 years, and he is an Adjunct
Website photo
Professor at Syracuse
University, where he teaches
songwriting, film scoring,
Legend SerieS and music business. Mr. Senator Brian Jones escorts Capac native Dee
Paul the Beatle Halligan was recently the
only American invited to
Dean during the March 6 ceremony.
Saturday, April 6th • 7:30pm sing at a Papal gathering of

100,000 people in Italy, and
met Pope Francis. He is
In a brilliant one-man Beatlemania-
returning to the PIX by popu-
esque show, Bob Halligan Jr.
portrays Paul McCartney through
lar demand, and is guaran-
his career as a member of the FAB
teed to bring an evening of
4. Paul has a conversation with the
music the whole family will
audience- and himself- that inevitably
enjoy.
leads back to the songs we so deeply
Tickets in advance are
love. Through the laughter and the
$18 for adults and $16 for
tears (and the clothes), Paul traces
seniors, students and veter-
the band’s musical journey and his
ans. The ticket price goes up
particular contributions to it. And he
at the door to $21 for adults
even takes requests! The audience
and $18 for students, seniors,
participates, and the songs and the
and veterans. To purchase
man remind us that FAB never goes your reserved seating tickets
out of style. in advance, visit the PIX Box
Office located inside Gallery
Website photo
194, Tuesdays through

Saturdays from 11 a.m.- 6
p.m. Tickets may also be pur-
chased over the phone at 810- Dean and representatives from the California
664-4824 or online at www. Legislative Women’s Caucus pose for a photo
For ticket information call 810-664-4824 www.centerfortheartslapeer.org centerfortheartslapeer.org.
on the state senate floor earlier this month.
Luck o’ the Irish or Boost band with

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are hosting a fundraiser with Jet’s Pizza from 4-10
Dryden’s Sharon Maloney continues to p.m. on April 8, pick-up only. Ten percent of all pur-
chases will go to the Boosters to raise funds for band
reach milestones as time marches on concert uniforms.
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Be prepared for severe Chamber’s Busker Fest Auction set for April 6
The Imlay City tronics, tickets to great again have entertainers There is no cost to
weather this spring Chamber of Commerce
Busker Fest Auction is
events, and awesome gift
baskets from lots of local
who are magicians, acro-
bats, jugglers, balloon
attend the auction but we
hope you bid, often, on all
S
coming up on Saturday, businesses. twisters, fire swallowers, of the great packages and
pring generally brings great fluctua- April 6, at Castle Creek The proceeds from the and lots more. The busk- items! There will be food
tions in weather conditions here in Golf Course. The doors auction support Imlay ers will be coming from and drinks for purchase.
the Great Lakes State. open at 5 p.m. City’s Busker Fest. all over to entertain you— Bring your big vehicle to
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pro- Please join us for this Although busker festivals including from Colorado, haul home all of your trea-
claimed March 24-30 as Severe Weather great event. It will be a are well known on the east Texas, New York, sures. (Two years ago my
really fun evening with and west coasts of the Michigan and Canada. Of husband and I were the
Awareness Week and the Michigan State our auctioneers, Brian U.S., and in Canada, our course we will also have successful bidders on a
Police, Emergency Management and Rowley and Ron Busker Fest is the only the food trucks, the pet kayak—we were glad we
Homeland Security Division (MSP/ Krakowski. They are one in Michigan. You have parade, craft vendors, pie, brought the truck!).
EMHSD) is encouraging residents to both very funny with zing- the opportunity to enjoy a pickles, children’s activi- See you there!
ers flying while they auc- truly unique event, right ties, the beer tent, music, a —Barbara Yockey
prepare before severe weather strikes this tion off great stuff such as here in Imlay City. Mark talent competition, President
spring and summer. a golf package for four your calendar (or record it “Tomorrow’s Buskers,” Imlay City Area
MSP Capt. Emmitt McGowan from Venture Global on your phone) for June and don’t forget the parade Chamber of Commerce
reminds residents that spring and sum- worth $2,750, cool elec- 14 and 15. We will once on Saturday night. Imlay City
mer can bring fast-changing weather
conditions that increase the potential for
severe weather. By taking steps to pre-
Could this be the end of the beginning?
For over two years the repeatedly but always with- Acknowledged liar James others. Forget what was
pare before severe weather strikes, public has been subjected out supporting evidence. Clapper, former head of the stated as “the old truth”
homeowners can lessen the impacts a to the constant drumbeat of The obvious intent was to National Security Agency, and now accept as accurate
disaster could have on themselves, their how Trump conspired with repeat it enough times that has claimed Trump was a the “new truths” without
family and their property. Russians to steal the 2016 perception becomes the Russian agent. No evi- ever evaluating the source
election. Democrats, in truth. Even the New York dence was ever provided of both.
Steps residents can take to be better general, have gleefully Times wrote in 2018 but the statements were Is this the end of this
prepared before severe weather strikes awaited the gold seal “Simply put, Trump is a from individuals who held nightmare? I think not. It is
include understanding severe weather Mueller Report in anticipa- traitor and may well be extremely high govern- not even the beginning of
warnings and terms, preparing an emer- tion of Trump, his associ- treasonous.” ment positions and upon the end. It is the end of the
gency preparedness kit, making an emer- ates and family members Chris Matthews whom the public should be beginning and now
doing the “perp walk” bemoaned the conclusions able to trust. Will there be Democrats, liberals and all
gency plan, and creating an emergency while handcuffed and on of the Mueller Report any apologies from either Trump haters will move on
contact list. their way to jail. The com- claiming he couldn’t under- of these two slugs? Highly to something else in their
To help with preparedness and effec- ments from the national stand how Mueller couldn’t unlikely. quest to undo the 2016
tive warning systems, a voluntary state- media (CNN & MSNBC see what was so evident to Will there be any con- election. Unwilling to
primarily and NBC, CBS Matthews. Mueller had the sequences to any of the accept the results from the
wide tornado drill is scheduled to occur and ABC as well) plus benefit of testimony of 500 persons for their outright ballot box these groups
at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 27). commentators such as witnesses, 2,800 subpoenas lies to the American people will continue to pursue the
Businesses, organizations, families and Rachel Maddow, Chris served and over $25 mil- for over two years? The President, even if he is re-
individuals are encouraged to engage in Matthews and Joe lion spent on an investiga- answer is almost certainly elected in 2020. And who
the statewide preparedness activity but Scarborough as well as the tion. Matthews had only no. Instead it is time to will reap the results of this
outright lies of congress- his inherent biases and they “move on” and not linger vendetta? The American
are not required to do so. Nearly all state men Adam Schiff, Jerald are, of course, far more in the past without even public whose needs and
of Michigan facilities will participate. Nadler and Eric Swalwell accurate than any investi- acknowledging the past interests are ignored in the
For more information about being asserting there was clear gation. mistakes (lies). The public Democrats’ raw quest for
safe before, during and after a tornado, evidence, not yet released Former head of the CIA is required to forget all the power.
follow the MSP/EMHSD and visit to public view, that guaran- John Brennan has publi- things said by these per- —John L. Lengemann
tees Trump is a Russian cally called Trump a traitor. sons, as well as so many Imlay City
www.michigan.gov/miready. Be a part of agent who conspired with
the severe weather awareness conversa-
tion by using the hashtags #MIREADY
Russia to steal the 2016
election turned out to be
untrue. These kinds of
Support 4-H through event at TSC
and #MITORNADOREADY. Tractor Supply at stores nationwide or by attendees learn everything
comments were offered
Company, in partnership making a purchase online from animal care and
Sitting under shade tree of joy

with National 4-H Council, at TractorSupply.com. woodworking to profes-
is gearing up for its Spring Now in its ninth year, sional networking practices
Paper Clover event, a semi- the partnership between and civic responsibility.
annual fundraising cam- Tractor Supply and 4-H 4-H clubs are encour-
I
paign that provides mil- has generated more than aged to contact a Tractor
’ve been participating in Nhat not to walk either on water lions of dollars in scholar- $12 million in essential Supply store to participate
some mini guided medi- Hanh or in thin air, but to walk ships for 4-H youth. funding. This past fall’s during the in-store fund-
tations and sharing what I says all on earth. Every day we are Donations from the pro- initiative raised nearly $2 raiser. Those who partici-
know with some open that engaged in a miracle gram provide opportunities million, impacting more pate with their local store
minded people in town. works the which we don’t even rec- for youth to attend enrich- than 14,000 students. are eligible to win a $100
The Chinese New Year same way ognize: a blue sky, white ing camps, conferences Fundraising efforts Tractor Supply gift card
celebration in February, with the clouds, green leaves, the and other developmental from Tractor Supply’s through the Paper Clover
and the Mardi Gras cele- positive black, curious eyes of a programs across the coun- Paper Clover event provide Participation Sweepstakes.
bration in March gave me memo- Observations in ink... child—our own two eyes. try. scholarships for numerous For more information on
an opportunity to get out ries—the All is a miracle.”
the quartz crystal singing good Catherine Minolli ****
From March 27-April
7, Tractor Supply custom-
state level 4-H programs
nationwide, and every
Paper Clover or how to
enter the sweepstakes, visit
bowl and share its amaz- seeds so “We are here to awak- ers and team members can donation benefits youth TractorSupply.com/4h.
ing, soothing, healing, to speak. en from our illusion of participate in the Paper within the state it was col- —Francie Fisher
centering and restoring Those are the ones that are separateness.” Clover fundraiser by pur- lected. Scholarships are Corcoran
benefits with anyone worth pulling out and **** chasing a paper clover for a used for camps and leader- Tractor Supply Company
who’s interested enough watering. “My actions are my donation during checkout ship conferences, where Imlay City
to try it. I hope everyone who only true belongings.”
****
4-H auctions at Center Building, April 5-6
It was very rewarding stops by at this spot now
to get such positive feed- and then grows a huge “When we are mindful,
back. Some people came shady tree of knowledge deeply in touch with the The 26th annual Examples of the 350 people Movies/TV: Mark
for more than one session. rooted in love and sprout- present moment, our Celebrity Autographed whose autographs included Harmon, B. Bardot, A. Alda,
This brings me great ing with wisdom. With understanding of what is Items Auction will be held Friday night are: D. Reynolds, Sophia Loren,
joy, and yet another chance watering can in hand I go going on deepens, and we Friday night, April 5, from Special items: Four Martha Stewart, Glenn
to share the benefits of forth and give it a try. begin to be filled with 5:30-9 p.m. at The Lapeer Game-used signed Red Close, T. Chong, L. Bacall.
mindfulness and living in So in order to do the acceptance, joy, peace and Center Building. This event Wing sticks; Priscilla Others: Giseke
the present moment here, watering I’ll borrow from love.” will have over 350 auto- Presley book; Magic Bundchen, Duchess of
too. a trusted source, a deep **** graphed items such as balls, Johnson, Bobby Hull, Jim York, Elie Wiesel, RE Cole
These gems are what I well of spiritual connection “Through my love for CDs, books, comic art, Palmer, and Tim Allen jer- (Doolittle Raiders), Charlie
consider more tools in the and light: Thich Nhat you, I want to express my sticks, cards, posters and seys; Hershel Williams Duke, Jane Goodall.
box for everyday living. Hanh himself. Here’s some love for the whole cosmos, photographs. For a detailed photo and Iwo Jima sand. Sports: Izzo, K. Kuzma,
These tools are all formed nourishment for the only the whole of humanity, auction flyer, call 810-667- Music: Yo Yo Ma, Kelly J. Harbaugh, Shaq, George
with words and strength- seeds that count: and all beings. By living 0341 weekdays or email Clarkson, J. Baez, Pat Foreman, Lorenzo White,
ened by certainties that “Sometimes your joy is with you, I want to learn msue.lapeer@county.msu. Boone, Mary Wilson, L. Dantonio, Nicklaus,
I’ve discovered to be true. the source of your smile, to love everyone and all edu. Check the website Rimes, Dolly Parton. Reggie Jackson, Michelson,
These tools can be but sometimes your smile species. If I succeed in www.auctionzip.com; enter Politicians: Pres. D. Bing, M. Andretti,
reached for to water the can be the source of your loving you, I will be able zip code 48446 and go to George H.W. Bush and Cazzie Russell, G. Howe, T.
seeds of happiness, which joy.” to love everyone and all April calendar. Jimmy Carter, Colin Powell, Tebow, Berra, A. Trammell,
root just as quickly as the **** species on Earth... This is The Spring Auction for Theresa May, Tony Blair, Jack Morris, Nolan Ryan,
seeds of doubt. These tools “When another person the real message of love.” 4-H is Saturday, April 6 Angela Merkel. Abdul-Jabbar, T. Lindsay,
remind me that every time makes you suffer, it is **** with several thousand items Writers/Media: Archer, Mark Martin.
I pull out a negative expe- because he suffers deeply “A human being is like of merchandise, business Garry Trudeau, George —Dyle Henning
rience and examine its within himself, and his suf- a television set with mil- services and collectibles. Will, Jim Davis, Barbara 4-H volunteer
effect on me, I’m watering fering is spilling over. He lions of channels.... We Admission is free for both. Walters, D.Macomber Lapeer
that seed. That seed is does not need punishment; cannot let just one channel
Altar Society thanks many for success

sprouting. The more I do it he needs help. That’s the dominate us. We have the
the greater the sprout until message he is sending.” seed of everything in us,
I look above my head one **** and we have to recover our The Sacred Heart Altar who worked countless City Florist, Shear Hair,
day to see it’s covered in “People usually con- own sovereignty.” Society would like to thank hours on this lunch, all Joy’s Nails, Jet’s Pizza,
the dark shade of a huge sider walking on water or Here’s to recovery... the following people and those who attended, and the Jalisco Mexican Foods,
gnarly tree. in thin air a miracle. But I Email Catherine at organizations for making following donors for their Renaissance Gems, Hungry
Buddhist monk Thich think the real miracle is cminolli@pageone-inc.com. our St. Patrick’s Day lunch generous contributions: Howie’s, Day Farms and
such a wonderful success Subway Restaurant, Greenhouse, Grondin’s,
Guest Columnist this past Sunday.
The Imlay City
Tractor Supply, Nacho’s
Mexican Restaurant,
Jacqui King, Woods-N-
Water News, Imlay City
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Measles, Mumps, Rubella...oh my!

Editor’s note: The fol- In factor when we advise own natural immune sys-
lowing guest column was regard to people on how long they tem to “build the army” it
submitted by Dr. Annette safety should stay out of work/ needs to fight off invading
Mercatante, MD, MPH. standards, school to avoid exposing germs before they actually
Mercatante is the Medical the United other vulnerable people make you sick. For infor-
Health Officer at the St. States has and preventing its spread. mation on how vaccines
Clair County Health three sepa- For more information on work visit www.cdc.gov/
Department. She may be rate, inde- what to look for in VPDs, vaccines/vpd/vpd-vac-
reached at 810-987-5300 pendent Dr. Annette visit www.cdc.gov/vac- basics.html.
or via email to amercat- systems to Mercatante cines/vpd/vaccines-diseas- The more you know,
ante@stclaircounty.org. keep track es.html. the more the conversation
A
Photo by Iris Lee Underwood
recent cluster of prob- of vaccines Not only are these continues! Keep talking
ably mumps cases in following the numerous infections spread easily about vaccines, how they
St. Clair County has reig- clinical trials needed to get from person to person, but work, when they don’t and
nited the discussion on FDA approval and to mar- also there are limited treat- why well-meaning people
vaccines. Whenever we ket them. This means our ment options, particularly are reluctant to get them.
can get people talking, vaccine supply is the saf- for viral infections. This is The more people stay
that is a good thing. From est in the world and moni- why your doctor advises informed and have discus-
Just waiting for activity at the bluebird house a public health perspec- tored more clearly than vaccines to help prevent sions, the more prepared
as a sure sign of spring. tive, vaccines have been any other medical treat- the infection in the first we will be for the next dis-
repeatedly proven to work ment we use. In fact, it’s place. Vaccines use your ease outbreak.
Bluebird watch
and control the spread of hard to find a medication,
the diseases. St. Clair treatment or therapy that is
County is among the low- tested as extensively as
est vaccinated counties in vaccines.
the state (we rank 79th out Since many viral and
A gray morning breaks. I
walk our land. Three
and a half acres. Enough
As I round the coop’s
corner, peeling paint on the
back door and under the
of 84 counties for com-
pleting the recommended
bacterial infections start
the same way (fever,
vaccine schedule for chil- fatigue, body aches) it
space for two septuagenari- eaves catch my eye. Can’t dren 19-35 months of age) may be difficult to tell
ans to dwell in relative postpone that project and those numbers are them apart from common
peace. another season. getting worse every year. infections. Some VPDs
The scent of wet earth A Dawn Redwood tree Because of our large have rashes that can be the
revives me—winter’s dam- close by calls my name. unvaccinated population, hallmark of something
age strewn high and low, She models new lichen our citizens are particular- more serious, but others
near and gems on her branches and ly vulnerable to vaccine do not. Most of them are
far. I start stems. They’re perfectly preventable diseases still uncommon (for now),
toward symmetrical-green botani-
Photo by Catherine Minolli

(VPDs). We are seeing so inform your healthcare
the gar- cal wonders, “interwoven more diseases that were provider right away if you
den steps fungal filaments,” she previously very rare after or your child have not
to upright boasts. the use of vaccines. This been vaccinated in order
three I’m beside myself to “emergence” of cases cor- for these illnesses to be
small stand again upon and responds directly to the considered and tested for.
urns.
No— Honest Living... amongst growing plants. I
think the millionth time to
amount of people who are
choosing not to get vacci-
Remember that many ill-
nesses caused by infec- Powering the program
keep
focused.
Iris Lee Underwood change my vocation to one
outdoors. Well, John Muir
nated. It’s important to
address why this is hap-
tious agents can be trans-
mitted before symptoms Imlay City Fire Chief Rick Horton accepts
Hen did both, I remind myself. pening and how to protect even start or after they go $400 check from The Rev. Dr. Marcel Lamb
chores first, then inspect Balance. Will I ever ourselves better. away. This is an important of Imlay City United Methodist Church for
our two new bluebird achieve it? the purchase of batteries for smoke detec-
boxes. No activity around or tors in support of the Imlay City Firemen’s
My friend Joyce hand-
crafted them for my birth-
in the bluebird boxes. The
little entrance begs for
Letters continued: Association’s Smoke Detector Program,
which was launched after four children
day. A few weeks ago in a company. from page 8 Matt Romine for his excel- were killed in a mobile home fire in February.
foot of snow, we secured Sorry, I won’t fit. Blaszczyk, Parsch’s lent preparation of our The program aims to equip all residences in
them six feet above ground On I go to three paw-paw Automotive, Mary Hunter, corned beef and cabbage Imlay City with working smoke detectors,
on two different posts that trees. Bare sticks point LJ Nails, Virginia lunch! beginning with the mobile homes at the
help support our vegetable upward with promise. Guzowski, and last but —Sacred Heart Parish of Maple Grove mobile home park. For infor-
garden’s deer-proof fence. “Would you hurry, please, certainly not least…Chef Imlay City mation on the program or to make a dona-
“You can observe the before I lose my sense of tion, call the fire hall at 810-724-6262.
bluebirds with your binoc-
ulars from the kitchen win-
taste for your mango-
banana fruit?” I say. Lapeer VA looking
dows,” Joyce said.
Clever idea.
A downspout extension
is blown loose from the for volunteer drivers Academic All-Star
She claimed she heard pavilion again. A puddle of The Lapeer County Volunteers drive veter-
a bluebird sing. I took her rainwater sits at the corner, Veterans Affairs ans to and from VA medical
word for it. a perfect wood-rot scenar- Department is searching for facilities in Yale, Flint,
Someday, I’ll know the
name of all our songbirds.
io. With a few grunts and
exclamations, I rejoin the
a few good volunteer driv- Saginaw, Pontiac, Ann Alaina Pawlowski
ers to transport veterans to Arbor and Detroit.
It’s a matter of respect and two parts and return my and from VA Medical In 2018, LCVA volun- Senior ~ Capac High School
praise. And I’ll know my derrière to my desk to appointments. teers transported 287 veter- • Alaina is the daughter of
trees. Good thing they write the day away. The LCVA will host a ans to medical appoint- Susan and Bryan Pawlowski.
don’t have a voice to ID. By 3:30 p.m., I’m pizza party from 11:30 a.m. ments and logged 31,347 • She has a 3.8 GPA.
Well, in a way they do. eager to walk when Mel to 1 p.m. April 11 at its miles. For more informa- • Alaina participates in football/
Firs speak a different drives us to the Polly Ann office at 287 W. Nepessing, tion call (810) 667-0256. competitive cheer and National
tongue than maples when Trail in Leonard. Lapeer. —Jolene M. Kreiner Honor Society.
the wind blows. “You won’t need that LCVA staff and current Administrative Assistant • Her best memory from high
I find happy hens and heavy jacket,” he says. volunteer drivers will be on Lapeer County school will be being on the
one messy house. One “Maybe not, but I’ll need hand to answer any ques- Department of Veterans homecoming court.
more thing to clean up, tions and provide details Affairs • Alaina envisions a successful life for her to include
come a warm day. Bluebird page 11 about the program. Lapeer “happiness and enjoying what I do for a career.”
• One thing on her “bucket list” is to visit another
country.
Simplicity is sophistication • Alaina’s best day ever would be traveling south to

visit family she doesn’t see often.
• If she had $1,000 to give to any cause, she would
give it to any kind of cancer charity “because my
“S implicity is the ulti-

mate sophistication.”
I heard that, or read it,
WMPC (1230AM).
Here is a little history
about the station.
Saturdays are filled with
the likes of Parenting
Today’s Teens, Down
ing listeners and supporters
to be in prayer about how
we can help meet the sta-
father had colon cancer when I was young and I am
very grateful to still have him here for me. I would
want the same for any other family.”
earlier today; and realized WMPC began broad- Gilead Lane, A Visit with tion’s annual $220, 000 • Her plans for the future include finishing her edu-
how wise that little five- casting Mrs. G., Paws and Tales, expenses. Cash donations, cation at St. Clair County Community College and
word quotation was, and from a and Gaither Homecoming. monthly pledges, or pur- obtaining an associate degree and then entering an
how long it had taken me home- Sundays feature such favor- chasing a day’s broadcast- ultrasound technician program.
to learn the truth of it. made ites as The Lutheran Hour, ing, perhaps to honor a
The quote fit right in transmit- Groundwork, Insight for birthday or memory of a
with some information I’d
been given in case I’d be
interested in promoting
ter in the
Methodist
Protestant
Living, and two live broad-
casts of worship services at
Calvary Bible Church.
loved one, are popular
ways to contribute.
Contact information is as
Academic All-Star
WMPC’s Spring
Sharathon.
Church in
December
Perspectives... My under-the-kitchen-
counter kitchen radio,
follows: WMPC
230AM/106.9FM, P.O. Box
It shames me to admit of 1926.* Willene Tanis which for years would only 104, Lapeer, MI 48446; Tyler Kegler
that for many years I want- The call pull in this station, has (810) 667-1230, wmpc@ Senior ~ Capac High School
ed to think I was too letters since died. In the car, we wmpc.org.
sophisticated to listen to reflected that name. The often listen to books on *Note that this is just a • Tyler is the son of Nichole
WMPC (1230 AM). The church now has a different tape, so I can’t tell you short time before what and John Kegler.
station very much repre- location and name (Calvary whether this list is totally would soon become known • He has a 4.0441 GPA.
sented exactly what I had Bible Church), but the call current. But I DO know as The Great Depression. • Tyler participates in National
grown up with; but while I letters for the station this—that the station is I’m guessing that many Honor Society, Student Council
was in college I was intro- remain the same, now commercial-free and many people weathered and Quiz Bowl.
duced to and came to being an acronym for depends heavily on its that time with the help and • His best memory from high
appreciate classical music. Where Many Preach twice-a-year Sharathons. comfort this station had to school will be studying mind-
Somehow I figured the two Christ. The spring one is coming offer. And remember back sets in Advanced Placement English during his junior
cancelled each other out, The radio station con- up April 8, 9 and 10. with me to the beginning of year.
and I pretty much kept my tinues to broadcast a mix of Having incurred an unex- this little perspective: • Tyler envisions a successful life for him to include
radio tuned to a station inspirational music and pected difficulty when one “Simplicity IS the ultimate a steady job, a house and being financially sound.
which played the kind of other God-honoring proof the power supply units sophistication.” And wheth- • One thing on his “bucket list” is to “make one of
music I now wanted my grams. The roster for week- inside the transmitter failed, er or not you agree with my hobbies a workable field or visit Europe.”
children to grow up appre- days includes, among oth- the station is asking sup- that, agree with me that • Tyler’s best day ever would be spent at home, free
ciating. ers, such wonderful broad- porters to rally around. simplicity is, well...a won- to do as he pleases or reading at a quiet cafe.
First of all, I don’t casts as Back to the Bible, Repairs were made, but the derful way to live. It’s get- • If he had $1,000 to give to any cause, he would dis-
think it took. Second of all, Grace to You, Haven, In unexpected two-and-a-half ting back to the basics—the tribute it among several charities, ranging from St.
I, in more recent years, Touch, Turning Point, day silence back in January basics of what really mat- Jude Children’s Hospital to groups that help people
have come to realize what I Insight for Living, Truth for left everyone thinking ters in life. And you will in third-world countries.
had been missing out on all Life, Family Life Today, about how it would be find that if you tune in to • His plans for the future include attending college to
those years. My dial Wallbuilders, Adventures in without the station. Station WMPC—1230AM (also study engineering with the hope of attaining the
switched to Lapeer’s Odyssey, and Unshackled. manager Ed LeVoir is ask- now 106.9FM). highest degree possible.
Town Talk
Editor’s note: Due to space con- Thursday evenings from 5:30-7 the next session! Numerous For those that have experienced Clinic Hours: (held in 2nd floor
straints announcements will be
posted one week in advance of the Free Meals, Food p.m. Call 810-441-0322 for more
info.
locations and dates available.
For more info and to sign up call
the death of a loved one, a sup-
port group is available facilitated
clinic area) Walk-In, Mondays 1-3
p.m.; By Appointment Only,
event. Notices must be received in the Family Literacy Center at by a trained United Hospice Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
writing by noon Monday prior to First Congregational Church, Orchards’ Cupboard Food 810-664-2737. Service (UHS) bereavement vol- and 4-6 p.m., Thursdays 1-3:45
the publication date. United Church of Christ, of Pantry is open the 3rd Saturday unteer. Marlette Regional p.m. Hepatitis vaccine is now
Imlay City operates a Food of every month 9 a.m.-noon.
Pantry every Thursday from 2 Food distributed at 74903 Support Groups Hospital, 2770 Main Street in available. For additional info, to
For Senior Citizens p.m. to 4 p.m. The pantry is
open to people needing food
McKay Rd., Bruce Twp., 586-
336-4673. www.orchardsonline.
Marlette, hosts this support
group the 1st Tuesday of each
check if we accept your insurance,
or to schedule an appointment
Woman’s life Chapter 855 will month in the Administration please call 810-667-0448.
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from 9-10 assistance who live in the Imlay org. meet at the Lois Wagner Conference Room. For time and
a.m. at First Congregational City School District. Located at Memorial Library in Richmond more info, call 800-635-7490 or Free hearing and vision screens
Church in Almont. Practice led
by Dina Miramonti, RYT.
275 Bancroft in Imlay City. For
more information, contact the Museums at 6:30 p.m. on April 2, 2019.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
visit www.marletteregionalhos-
pital.org.
for children of preschool age are
available at the Lapeer County
church office at (810) 724-6207 Health Department. To schedule
Imlay City Senior Center “Texas or on Facebook at @ The Almont Community Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) TOPS 620 Lapeer weight- loss an appointment please call 810-
Hold ‘Em” 12:30 p.m. For info FirstCongregational UCC. Historical Society Museum is meetings are held every Saturday group meets Tuesday nights at 667-0448 or 810-245-5549.
810-724-6030. ImlayCity. open Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. at 10 a.m. at West Berlin United the Hunter’s Creek Mobile
Please stop by and learn about Methodist Church, Allenton. Home Park Club House, 725 Capac Pharmacy is teaming with
Council on Aging Membership St. Paul’s Lutheran Church your community. Society meet- DeMille Rd. in Lapeer. Weigh-in Support Million Hearts by offer-
is open to individuals 18 and ‘Food for Families’ kitchen is ings are held at the museum on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) from 6-6:30 p.m., meeting from ing in-pharmacy blood pressure
older. The Capac Senior Center open to the public for free, hot the second Monday of the month meetings are held every Monday 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more info call screenings, 136 North Main St. in
is open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. meals every Monday and at 7 p.m. For more info call 810- night at 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s 810-667-0999. Capac, Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
weekdays. We offer a variety of Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m. 796-3355. Lutheran Church in Imlay City. Everyone is invited to come and
activities such as fitness and have their blood pressure read for
craft classes, a book review
group, cards and bus trips. For
This Heart Loves Food Pantry is
open the 1st Saturday of each
The Capac Historical Society is
open to visitors daily from 1-3
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and
Al-Anon meetings are held every
Fundraisers free.
info, call Lori at 395-7889. month from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at

Gateway Assembly Church,
p.m. and 1-4 p.m. on Sundays.
Call 810-395-2859 for more info.
Wednesday night at 8 p.m. at the
Capac United Methodist Church, Woman’s Life Chapter 855 hosts
bowling benefit for Marty
Events
Almont and Dryden area senior 2796 S. Van Dyke Rd., Imlay Capac, MI.
citizens meet the 2nd Tuesday of The Dryden Historical Society Wallace, Sun., Mar. 31. Check in Spring is in the Air Luncheon.
City. at 11 a.m. at Strikers Thur., Apr. 11, 11:30 a.m. -1:30
the month at 12 p.m. at the meets at 7 p.m. the first Grief share. Tuesdays at 1 p.m.,
Almont Lions Hall, 222 Water The Attica United Methodist Wednesday of the month and Imlay City Sr. Center, Lamb Entertainment Center, 30971 p.m. Romeo Parks and Rec
St., for a potluck and program. Church will be holding a free the museum opens every Steele building on Third St. New Armada Ridge Rd., Richmond. Center, 361 Morton St., Romeo.
Call 798-8210 for more info. community meal on the 2nd and Monday from 5:30-7 p.m. series starts Aug. 6. For info or to Price includes two bowling Lunch, music, dancing and enter-
4th Tuesday of each month from register call Tracy at 810-724- games, shoes, pizza and pop. Call tainment. Doors open at 10:30,
Adults 55 and over are invited 4:00-6:00 p.m. For more info Meet the Heroes. The Imlay 6030 or Ginger at 810-724-5772. or text 586-531-6851 or 586-531- lunch served at 11:30. Fee
to Berlin Twp. Senior Center to please call 810-724-0690 or visit City Historical Museum will 6850 for info. Woman’s Life charged. Call 810-752-6543 for
play cards from noon-3 p.m. open its 2019 season on Lapeer Area Citizens Against Insurance Society will match the info.
www.atticaumc.org. Domestic Assault meets 1-3 p.m.
every other Thursday. Bring a Saturday, April 6 from 1-5 p.m first $500 raised.
sack lunch, beverages provided. The Attica Food Bank at the with an open house. The muse- every Wednesday in the Lapeer Consumers Education - Identity
Senior chair exercise on Attica United Methodist Church, um will host active and retired Court House for personal pro- Woman’s Life Chapter 855’s Theft. Wed., Apr. 17, 10:45 - noon.
Tuesdays 10-11 a.m. Potluck 27 Elk Lake Rd., is open from firefighters of the Imlay City tection order clinic. For info 810- Bottle & Can Drive continues all Romeo Parks and Rec Center, 361
luncheons will be served the 4th 2-4 p.m. the second and fourth Fire Department with a “Meet 246-0632. year round. Funds support those Morton St., Romeo. Program edu-
Tuesday of every month at noon. Monday of the month. Proof of the Heroes” reception. The new- in need as we continue to fight cates on how to reduce the risk of
10A Friday AFG Family Groups hunger and homelessness in our identity theft and what to do if
For info, call 810-395-4518. residency and need required. est exhibit, the History of the meeting. Imlay City FOC
Imlay City Fire Department, community. Call 810-392-5136 you become a victim. No charge.
Dinner and card playing, 50/50 The Capac Community Food Lutheran Church, 7191 Imlay for a drop off point, or pick up for info call 810-752-6543.
will be unveiled at that time. City Rd, Imlay City. Contact
raffle and prizes of high and low Pantry, 112 S. Main Street, is The public is invited to join service for a large donation.
for each table every 3rd Monday open each Wednesday from 1-3 Ginger Miller at 810-724-5772 Make a difference today by Zumba Gold. Combines dance
museum volunteers as they for more information. steps with a low impact routine.
at the Washington Senior p.m. Please call LOVE, INC. at honor local firefighters. Light donating!
Center, 57880 Van Dyke, 810-245-2414 in advance to Bring water and a face towel.
refreshments will be served. Romeo Washington Parks and Every Monday and Wednesday
Washington Twp., MI 48094, ensure your food voucher will be The Imlay City Christian School
Rec. One on one grief counseling 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Washington
Youth Events
from 4-8 p.m. For info, call 586- received before you stop in to has discount cards available for
provided at both Romeo and sale. Proceeds benefit the school’s Parks and Rec Center, 57880
752-6543. shop. Any questions, please call Washington Centers. By appoint-
Joyce Kaufman at 810-395-7532. athletic, music and PE programs. Van Dyke, Washington Twp. Fee
Swing Dance Lessons at the Ready, Set, Go! Workshop. This ment only, please call to set up charged. Call 586-752-6543 for
For more information call Imlay
Port Huron Senior Center, 600 The Capac Kitchen serves free is a FREE workshop for 3-5 your appointment today 586- info.
752-6543. Free of charge. City Christian School, Mon.-Fri.
Grand Avenue, Port Huron, meals every Tuesday from 4:30- year olds & parents/caregivers! 8-4, 810-724-5695.
every Tues. from 7:30-9 p.m. Enjoy fun projects that will Sculpt, Flex and Stretch.
6 p.m. at Zion United Methodist FOR WIDOWED MEN &
and the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of Beneficial weight training. Every
the month from 7:30-9 p.m.
Church. develop your child’s skills and
prepare them for school!
WOMEN: Lunch-Cards-
Friendship. Join us every 3rd
Craft Shows/Bazaars Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Washington Parks and Rec
Free meals for people in need
with instructors Lyle Malaski &
Kristina Morton. For info, call are offered at the North Branch
Children also enjoy a snack,
story time, and a free book! Call
Tuesday of each month from
11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cavis
Rummage Sales Center , 57880 Van Dyke,
Washington Twp. Call 586-752-
810-984-5061. Senior Center on Monday and the Family Literacy Center Pioneer Restaurant, 5600 Lapeer Crafters/Vendors Wanted!!! 6543 for times and prices.
today to reserve your seat at Rd. in Kimball Twp. 48074. No 2019 Spring Sale North Branch
810-664-2737 and for more info
Other
RSVP necessary. For more info Masonic Center Friday, May 3
on dates and times. call Joanne K. at 810-324-2304. at 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday,
This activity is sponsored by May 4 at 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Address:
Play groups available. Free 6 Widowed Friends, a peer sup-
April 1, 2019, week sessions. At these FREE 4058 Huron Street, Downtown Imlay City Christian School
port group www.widowed- North Branch Contact Nancy invites you to stop in for a visit.
90-minute playgroups, children friends.org.
will participate in storytime, Birkenhauer 810-441-5177 Or Experience the safe, confident
developmentally appropriate nancybirkenhauer@gmail.com education you are wanting for
Widowed Friends invites all wid-
games and crafts, learn new owed to join us for breakfast and your family! Wednesdays in April,
Medical Care
9-10 a.m. Please RSVP to office@
skills, and enjoy a snack and friendship in a safe setting every
social time with other children. 2nd and 4th Monday of the iccschool.net.
Parents will have the chance to month at 9 a.m. at Sero’s, 925 Lapeer County Health Free tutor training for people who
talk to other adults with same- Gratiot in Marysville. For more Department, 1800 Imlay City Rd., would like to help others in our
age children. Register now for info, call Julie at 810-388-0868. Lapeer - Regular Immunization community improve English
skills. Volunteer basis. Please call
c 
for orientation before training at
810-664-2737.
Volunteer for the Habitat for
Humanity of Lapeer County at
the office. Interested parties can
call 810-664-7111 and speak to
Carolyn, Cheryl or Pete at 810-
AREA UNITED
St. Paul’s Blessed Hope
18
660-7823.
Lutheran Church Baptist Church
(ELCA) Club News
METHODIST
1635 Berville Road, Allenton, MI
200 North Cedar (M-53) 4411 Newark Road
859 N. Van Dyke Road Pastor Gayle Hortop
Imlay City, MI Attica, MI 48412 Imlay City, Michigan 48444 Phone: (586) 784-5854 Veterans of Foreign Wars
810-724-1200 810-724-2702 Sunday School - 10:00 am (VFW) of Imlay City, Post 2492,
Sunday 2:30 pm
CHURCHES
email: nlcc@newlifechristian.net
Sunday Morning - 11:00 am 598 N. Almont Ave. (Fairgrounds
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Tuesday 7:00 pm Sunday Evening - 6:30 pm Rd.) Overseas Veterans Meetings
www.newlifechristian.net Wednesday Evening - 6:30 pm
Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Friday Youth 7:00 pm 2nd Thursday, every other
Pastor Tim Martin Soul winning is not our
Pastor Alan Casillas firstapostolichome.com month, 7 p.m.; Post Meetings 1st
Sunday 10 a.m. Service 18 preference, but it’s our priority.
18 18
Thursday every month, 7 p.m.;
Attica U.M.C. Capac Imlay City Almont
18 Auxiliary Meetings 1st Saturday
of every month, 10 a.m.
27 Elk Lake Road, Attica, MI U.M.C. C.R.C. First Baptist Church
(810) 724-0690 14952 Imlay City Rd., Capac 395 N. Cedar (M-53) Almont/Dryden Masons meets 7
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m Church 810-395-2112 www.imlaycitycrc.org Wayne Boyd, Pastor p.m. every 2nd Thursday of the
Attica Food Bank: Sunday School - 9:15 am - All Ages Worship 10:00 a.m. 881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888 month at Masonic Center in
Serving those in 48412, Sunday Service: 10:30 am Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Sunday Bible Classes: 9:45 am Almont.
2-4 pm, 2nd & 4th Monday Junior Church and Nursery Available Youth Ministry Worship Services
of the month. Bible Studies Every MOPS Program 10:30 am & 6:00 pm The Imlay City American Legion
Community Dinner: Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm
Monday and Tuesday Evenings Community Men’s & Women’s
fbc@airadvantage.net Post 135 meets the 2nd and last
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 4-6 pm Bible Studies
Wednesdays of the month at
Tuesday Morning Live Webcasting Sunday all worship services
Pastor Ron Rouse 9:30 am 11:00 am 810-724-4315 over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont 7:00 p.m. The post is located at
www.atticaumc.org Come as you are - everyone is welcome!
Come Grow With Us! Proclaiming the Sovereign Grace of God
18 18 18 18
212 E. Third Street. Contact
Dryden Imlay City Sacred Heart - Imlay City
St. Nicholas - Capac Goodland GATEWAY ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH them at 810-724-1450 or ameri-
canlegionpost135@frontier.com.
U.M.C. U.M.C. ASSEMBLY
(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court • Capac, MI
Community
Pastor: Rev. Noel Cornelio
Saturday Mass (810) 395-7557 The Evening Star Quilt Guild
Corner of 4th St. & Almont Ave. 4:00 pm - St. Nicholas • 6:00 pm - Sacred Heart
5394 Main Street - Dryden
Church 2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City  meets the last Wednesday of
(Across from the Library) Sunday Masses
9:00 am - Sacred Heart • 11:00 am - St. Nicholas
www.imlayumc.org
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm each month at the Davison
810-796-3341 Like Us On
6:00 pm (Spanish) - Scared Heart
Weekdays
Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer Rd.
10:30 a.m. Worship 2008 N. Van Dyke Evening Service - 5:00 p.m. 
Pastor Patricia Hoppenworth Tuesday at St. Nicholas at 8:30 am
Wednesday at Sacred Heart at 10 am in Davison. Meetings start at
Nursery Available
Imlay City, MI 48444 Wednesday Family Night - 6:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Jr. Church for K-5th grade First Thursdays at St. Nicholas at 7 pm
First Fridays at Sacred Heart at 7 pm Supervised child care during all services
6:30 p.m. and doors open at 6
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
Youth Group 6th-12th grade
5pm-6:30pm Sundays
First Saturdays at Sacred Heart at 8 am
Confessions 810.724.1747 Sunday School p.m. For more info call Lisa,
Phone: 810-724-8110 9:00 a.m. September thru May 810-358-7294.
Worship Service: 10:00 am18
Saturdays 3 pm St. Nicholas • 5:30 pm Sacred Heart
EVERYONE WELCOME! Rev. Dr. Marcel Allen Lamb
First Saturdays at 7:30 am at Sacred Heart Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist
18 810-724-0687 18 Sundays at 5:30 pm before the Spanish Mass 18 18 Staffed Nursery During Worship 18
West Berlin Imlay City Family of First Congregational Church Markets

Church of Christ Christ United Church of Christ
U.M.C. 670 N. Van Dyke
Lutheran Church - 201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI
Every Sunday The Lapeer
Imlay City, MI 48444 275 Bancroft - Imlay City Center’s Flea Market is open 8
905 Holmes Rd. - Allenton, MI Sunday Service Missouri Synod 810-798-8855 a.m. - 3 p.m. with up to 75
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
Corner of Almont Road Bible Study (all ages) 10:00am 7191 Imlay City Road, Imlay City
at 10:15 a.m. booths inside and outside selling
Morning Worship 11:00am Bible Study - 9:00 am 810-724-6207
a huge variety of items to the
810-395-2409 1st Sunday of the
Month Evening Service 2:30pm
Worship Time - 10:30 am fccic@5thandbancroft.com Nursery available and Jr. Church
for ages 3 thru 5th grade public. The Lapeer Center
Children’s Church - 10:30 am Facebook: @FirstCongregationalUCC.ImlayCity
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Classes (all ages) 7:00pm Contemporary Service - Wednesdays 7:00 pm www.fccuccimlay.org Jr./Sr. High Youth Group ~ Sunday’s 6-8pm Building is at 425 County Center
810-724-3306 SALT Program ~ Tues. & Thurs. 4-5:30pm Street. This long-running com-
Rev. Curtis Clarke COME WORSHIP WITH US!
Phone 810-724-2620 “No matter who you are or where you are Pre-School - 5th grade munity event is sponsored by
18 John Barker, Minister lutheranfamilyofchrist.org on life’s journey, you are welcome here!” Pastor William King
18 18 18 18 The Lapeer Center, a 501(c)3
St. Cornelius St. John The Holy Redeemer Light of Christ non-profit organization for over
Catholic Church Evangelist Lutheran Church
60 years. For information on
3834 N. Mill Street, P.O. Box 208 Catholic Church 4538 Dryden Rd. • Dryden, MI
Community space rentals, call 810-347-
7915. Low rental prices on
Dryden MI 48428
www.fmsaints.com
872 Capac Rd.
Allenton, MI 48002 810-796-3951 Church inside and outside space. There
NEW MASS SCHEDULE BEGINNING 810-395-7074 www.lutheransonline.com/holyred 2720 Winslow Road is no admission charge. For gen-
JUNE 30TH and JULY 1ST www.fmsaints.com 8:00 am - BIBLE CLASS eral information on the Flea
Weekday Mass: NEW MASS SCHEDULE BEGINNING 9:30 am - WORSHIP Imlay City, MI 48444 Market, Lapeer Center room
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00 a.m. JUNE 30TH and JULY 1ST 11:00 am - SUNDAY SCHOOL & 1 Mile South of I-69 Overpass
Weekend Masses: Weekday Mass: Thursday 8:00 a.m. BIBLE CLASS rentals and catering, call 810-
Saturday 4:00 p.m. Weekend Masses: ALL WELCOME!!! Sunday Worship 10:30 am 664-2109, email lapeercenter@
Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. Pastor Steven Helms gmail.com or see www.
Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 18 Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 18
Christian Preschool Available 18 Phone: 810-724-6999 18 LapeerCenter.org.
Belle Valley Band to host Spring Concert

Community band to perform April 7 in Imlay City Allison Spens; Tuba: Ruby
Hellebuyck; Bassoon:
band is always seeking new
members, though high
payable to the Belle Valley
Community Band, 1849
By Tom Wearing Featured selections will Debbie Burns said the Olivia Friedenstab; Cello: school players are general- Stoldt Ave., Imlay City, MI
twearing@pageone-inc.com include “Liberty Fanfare” band’s current roster fea- Ron Weyersberg; String ly required to audition. 48444.
by John Williams; “National tures 52 musicians of var- Bass: Carolyn Hill; Those unable to attend For questions or further
I M L AY C I T Y — Emblem March” by E.E. ied ages and playing expe- Percussion: Deb Barber, the April 7 concert, but information about the band,
Listen closely and you can Bagley; “St. Louis Blues” rience. Sue Brown, Ann Goss, wish to support the band or to set up an audition,
hear the faint chirping of by W.C. Handy; The Band’s current ros- Josh Kraly and Julene Van financially, are welcome to contact Belle Valley Band
songbirds heralding in the “Fandango” by Frank ter features Flute: Lydia Dyke. do so. President, Art Smith, at
spring season. Perkins; “Die Bender, Vicki Foote, Olivia Burns noted that the Checks may be made 810-499-6503.
Listen more closely and Meistersinger” by Richard Moore, Jenine Schlautman,
you may even hear mem- Wa g n e r ; “The Kim Teal and Megan Tietz;
bers of the Belle Valley
Community Band tuning
Beachcomber” by Clive
Richardson; and “English
Piccolo: Lydia Bender;
Oboe: Danny Nacker;
Lapeer County 4-H
33RD ANNUAL SPRING AUCTION
up for their annual Spring Folk Song Suite” by Ralph Clarinet: Kate Butterfield-
Concert. Vaughan Williams. Halbedel, Lynn Jacob,
This year’s program The program will con- Hannah Leuck, Lori Liley,
Saturday, April 6, 2019

entitled: Synergy in Focus: clude with the band’s ren- Tina Nael, Vickie Reintjes
Sounds From the Garden, dering of Alfred Reed’s “A and Sharon Wright; Bass
takes place Sunday, April 7 Jubilant Overture.” Clarinet: Susan Brinker
in the Imlay City High The Belle Valley and Debra Burns; Alto
School gymnasium, start- Community Band is cur- Saxophone: Ted Imielowski
ing at 3 p.m. rently concluding its 30th and Tim Spankie: Baritone
R EE N Lapeer Center Building
Admission to the con- season as the local harbin- Sax: Clancy Kersten; Tenor F SIO 425 County Center Street
cert is free. However, free- gers of classical and popu- Sax: Scott Dodge; Horn: IS
will donations will be lar instrumental music. Miranda Gavatte, Leah A DM Lapeer 48446
accepted at the door. Following the concert, Haun, Blake Menzing,
Money raised from band members will host an Anna Sauger, Mitchell
donations will go toward
purchasing new music,
“afterglow reception” for
concert-goers in the
Wise and Jaki Woodley;
Trumpet: Steven Burns,
Silent Auction 8:00am - 11:00am
(Graduated Bid Closings start at 9:05am)
instrument repairs and school’s cafeteria. Bryan Cloutier, Michael
other associated costs.
The April 7 program
Founded in 1989, more
than 250 outstanding musi-
Davis, Scott Pries and
Michael Swanger; Live Auction 11:00am
will be co-conducted by cians have been listed on Trombone: Gloria Bublitz, Pancake Breakfast 8:00am - 11:00am ($5 Adults, $3 Kids 10 & Under)
Steven Burns and Dave the band’s roster over the David Coon, Phillip Lunch Available from 11:00am - 3:00pm
Coon and include popular years; including many local Eickhoff, Duane Emrick,
compositions, along with high school band directors Kevin LaHaie and Jeff
some new music filtered
into the mix.
and conductors.
Band spokesperson
Schlautman; Euphonium:
Dan Dodge, Art Smith and
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area police departments: Third St.)
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March 18 •08:23-09:00 Monitor
•02:07 Assist Lapeer Traffic (Weston
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(8400 block Kohler Rd.) •13:58 Funeral Escort
•02:30-06:00 Parking (Muir Brothers Funeral
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Bluebird: how pleasant a soft rain

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burning up with spring
from page 9
fever. Soon, the grasses, SPECIALS
the hood if it rains.” gardens, and trees will Now Thru March 29th
A drizzle becomes a unfurl their jewels of every 3-6pm
light shower as we turn at color. TACO TUESDAY $1 Tacos (Corn tortilla only)
Bordman Road and aim Meanwhile, I stand at
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exhilarated, I kick lichen- binoculars, wait for blue 134 E. Third St. QUESADILLA THURSDAY $1.29
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Lapeer County FFA awarded

Local youths receive Bronze Award, $400 prize
LAPEER COUNTY recipients taught agricul- after graduation.”
— The Michigan ture-based lessons to more The Michigan
Foundation for than 6,000 students in their Foundation for
A g r i c u l t u r e ’ s local school districts. These Agriculture’s mission is to
#SpeakAgMichigan award high school FFA members communicate agriculture’s
honored eight FFA chapters set goals, communicated message to consumers and
with a total of $5,000 dur- with elementary teachers, students through educa-
ing the Michigan FFA planned and delivered tional programming and to
Convention held earlier this grade-appropriate lessons provide leadership devel-
month on the campus of or educational stations to opment for agriculturalists
Michigan State University. show the many ways agri- of today and tomorrow.
Chapters recognized are culture products are present This award does just that.
working to help their com- in daily life. In addition, Inspired by National FFA’s
Photos courtesy ACHM

munity become more agri- these award recipients similar initiative, the
culturally literate, to have a organized agriculture and #SpeakAgMichigan award
basic understanding of rais- natural resources educa- is more than just a social
ing plants and animals for tional programming for media trend, it can be a
food, fuel and fiber. more than 5,000 adults. language used to close the
Lapeer County FFA Many partnered with their gap between agriculture A drug store or apothecary shop office is featured in one of the historic
was among the award county Farm Bureaus to and consumers. photos recently developed from glass plate negatives.
recipients, earning a Bronze enhance programming for The Michigan
Award plus a $400 prize.
They were recognized for
both organizations.
“We are encouraged by,
Foundation for Agriculture,
a 501(c)(3) governed by
History: Vintage glass plate negatives
participating in Lapeer and are proud to recognize, Michigan Farm Bureau’s from page 1 for processing. Bailey—the Cochrane
County Farm Bureau Ag in the efforts of young agri- Board of Directors, posi- plates, and were in com- Now that they’ve been store while under construc-
the Classroom program in culture leaders to bridge the tively contributes to the mon use between the developed, Wade says it tion and when completed,
three elementary class- communication gap future of Michigan agricul- 1880s and the late 1920s. appears that most of the and a winter view of West
rooms; hosting an agricul- between farmers and our ture through leadership and Wade says the photos date back to about St. Clair.
ture camp for elementary consumers,” affirmed Alex educational programming. Historical Society sought 1900. “There is even a photo
aged students; partnering Schnabelrauch, director of The Michigan FFA donations to cover the $800 “Many of the photos of a young man pole vault-
with the county Lapeer the Michigan Foundation Association is dedicated or so cost of developing are of the interior and exte- ing—the bar looks to be
County Farm Bureau at for Agriculture. to making a positive and preserving the photos. rior of the Cochrane about nine feet,” Wade
Project (RED) Rural “These FFA students difference in the lives of “As is the norm for home,” he says. “There are says. “There are also sev-
Education Day and volun- are making a real differ- young people by develop- Almont, the Society quick- also a number of photos of eral photos of buildings
teering for the Living ence in their schools and ing their potential for pre- ly received more than other homes along West St. which were not in Almont
Experience exhibit at the communities, and we look mier leadership, personal enough in donations to Clair Street.” and also a ‘side-wheel’
Eastern Michigan State forward to connecting them growth and career success cover the cost,” Wade says. Additionally, Open steam boat.”
Fair. with leadership and out- through agricultural educa- “As is now standard prac- House visitors will find All are welcome to
Collectively, award reach opportunities long tion. tice for the Society, the photos of the Pere attend the Open House at
excess funds will be placed Marquette depot and rail the Almont Community
in either our project or line, as well as photos of Historical Museum. There
endowment funds and used the parsonage of the is no charge to attend.
to improve the museum.” Methodist Church, the The museum is located
The plates were sent to Ferguson house—currently at 249 S. Main Street
Creative Corner in Romeo owned by Christine downtown.
Spence: Honored at Science Fair

from page 1 take their work to Flint,” The Flint Regional
Cottone said. Science Fair is sponsored
March 17. A panel of sci- “Not only does Mr. by Flint Science Fair Inc.,
ence fair board members Spence help to organize a non-profit 501(c)3 orga-
and the previous year’s student work with the nization. Its mission is “to
recipient make the Teacher entire fifth grade at school, stimulate an active interest
of the Year award selec- but he volunteers countless among young people in the
tion. hours outside of the school several fields of scientific
Photo provided
“I first became interest- day to allow students to get study and to give public
ed in science when my 7th extra assistance on their recognition to talented stu-
grade teacher made science projects as they work dents by sponsoring and
Lapeer County FFA’s Audrey Schapman (left) accepts the chapter’s hands-on and exciting,” through the scientific pro- promoting expositions of
Bronze Award from the Michigan Foundation for Agriculture’s Spence said. cess.” science projects developed
#SpeakAgMichigan program “Field trips involved and built by students and
going into the woods "For many years awarding prizes and schol-
behind our school where arships to students who
Families enjoy Science Night

opportunities for discover-
Mr. Spence create and display out-
ing plant and animal life and Mrs. Campbell standing projects.”
were abundant. Every day have been For six decades, the
was an adventure.” building the FRSF has provided a
Editor’s note: The fol- He’s taught at Imlay program..." forum for students to
lowing was submitted by City Schools since 1998, develop their scientific and
Borland Elementary the same year he earned --Megan Cottone, engineering talents, and it
Principal Megan Cottone. his degree in education principal continues to focus its ener-
from Saginaw Valley State gy and resources to assist
IMLAY CITY — University. Prior to enter- in the development of
Recently, Borland ing the education field, Additionally Spence youth and to promote
Elementary held its annual Spence had a successful and Campbell coordinate careers in science and
Science Night. As part of career in newspaper circu- bussing from Imlay City to engineering.
the Escape Room theme, lation management. the fair, held in Flint at Students eligible to
families were presented In 2000, Spence was Kettering University, so participate in the Flint
with various challenges in named Borland’s Science that any and all students Regional Science Fair
an effort to “escape” each Chairperson and began his can participate regardless include all 4th through
room throughout their eve- involvement with the Flint of their transportation situ- 12th grade public, private,
ning. Missions included Regional Science Fair. ation. parochial and home
building a tower over 4 feet Borland Principal “Mr. Spence continues schooled students from
Photo provided
tall, creating a marble run, Megan Cottone credits to build a love of science Bay, Genesee, Lapeer,
building a vehicle that Spence and Campbell for here at Borland and is Midland, Saginaw,
was able to move, mixing collaborating to grow well-deserving of such an Shiawassee, St. Clair and
solutions, and so many Imlay City’s involvement honor,” Cottone added. Tuscola Counties, as well
more! Attendees try their hand at mixing solutions in the fair. Spence said he’s found as students from Michigan
Borland staff and fami- during Borland Elementary School’s recent “For many years, Mr. that doing things like creat- counties not served by a
lies had a great time putting Science Night event. Spence and Mrs. Campbell ing models and engaging recognized regional fair.
their investigative skills to have been building the pro- in deep conversation with Visit www.flintscience-
the test as they worked boards were on display method. gram and increasing partic- students helps them get fair.org to learn more about
through each task as for families to admire and It was truly a wonderful ipation from students here excited about science and the opportunities FRSF can
they attempted to escape. appreciate our students’ event and a great time was at Borland. This year, we it fuels his passion for the provide students and teach-
Also, fifth grade science work through the scientific had by all. had a record 27 students field too. ers.
Director: Janet Bauer to retire to know and serve the

wonderful people in the
Multidisciplinary Social
Science at Michigan State
grant funding over the
years, including from:
from page 1 expected to work 20 hours to the Four County Board FCCF region. University; and an MS ED Michigan Public Service
per week until the end of for the opportunity to lead “My goal,” said in Educational Psychology Commission; Dept. of
unanimous choice and we the 2018-2019 school year the Foundation into the Dickens, “will be to con- at Eastern Illinois Education Climate
offered her the job the fol- in mid-June. future. nect the needs of the com- University. Transformation;
lowing day.” Verlinde added that “My career in educa- munity with donors who Her certifications Environmental Protection
Verlinde said Dicken’s Bauer has agreed to work tion has allowed me to have a passion to give include central office grants; Dept. of Justice
credentials, experience and part time at the FCCF serve students at all grade back. administration, K-12 Stop Violence Grant;
obvious passion for the job office to help ensure the Thumb Works; and
stood out among the other smoothest possible transi- SAMSHS Mental Health
candidates. tion for her successor. "What attracts me to...a community foundation and Good Behavior Game
“Her energy, enthusi-
asm and desire to be part
“We are very thankful
for Janet’s willingness to
is that I can serve not only students, Grants; among others.
Dickens lists the fol-
of our foundation was evi-
dent to us,” said Verlinde.
help out,” said Verlinde,
“and we’re excited about
but people of all ages and all walks of life." lowing among the personal
honors bestowed on her
“She also has experience Kathy coming to the Four during her career: Elkton
as a grant writer and as a County Community --Kathy Dickens Citizen of the Year Award
trustee with the Huron Foundation. (2016); FFA Friend of
County Community “She will be bringing levels,” said Dickens. “I “Essentially, I will be School Counseling, Youth (2007); Michigan
Foundation.” years of knowledge and have absolutely loved that the conduit through which Secondary Social Studies ASCD/MEMSPA Whole
To accommodate experience to the organiza- work. many good things can hap- and English, Professional Child Award to Laker
Dickens’ hiring, Verlinde tion,” he said. “Kathy is “What attracts me to pen. I am excited to get to Education Certificate, and Elementary School (2018);
said she will initially split about to wrap up a 30-year work for a community work.” a Curriculum Leadership Thumb Industries
her time between the career in education and foundation is that I can Director’s Endorsement from ASCD Volunteer of the Year
FCCF office in Almont, ready to move on to the serve not only students, but background completed in May 2019. (2011); and Michigan
and her principal’s duties next phase of her life.” people of all ages and all Dickens earned her She has written and School Counselor
in Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port. On Monday, Dickens walks of life,” she contin- EDS at Saginaw Valley been awarded hundreds of Association’s “Heart of
He said Dickens is expressed her appreciation ued. “I am so eager to get State University; a BA in thousands of dollars in Gold Award” in 2004.
U-M President hails

‘Go Blue Guarantee’
Dr. Mark Schlissel talks accessibilty national
$16,127.
average of
of college to low-income students He noted that U-M’s

graduation rate is 90%,
By Tom Wearing Executive Director Patricia compared to the national
twearing@pageone-inc.com Lucas; herself a University average of 42%. Relative
of Michigan alumni. to value for cost, Schlissel
LAPEER — Having “I’ve been trying to get said the average starting
had to decline previous Dr. Schlissel to come to salary of a U-M graduate is
invitations to speak at an one of our luncheons since $57,400; compared to
Economic Club of Lapeer 2015,” said Lucas. “It took $33,500 for other schools.
Photo by Tom Wearing

County luncheon because changing our usual pro- “It’s important for us
of scheduling conflicts, gram day from Thursday to that people think of U-M
University of Michigan a Wednesday, but I’m so as a public university, not
President Dr. Mark happy he was able to be just as a place for the elite
Schlissel made his first here today.” to attend,” said Schlissel.
visit to the Lapeer Country The University of “We want every hard- Patricia Lucas, director of the Lapeer Economic Development
Club on Wednesday, March Michigan is perennially working, talented kid to Corporation, welcomes U of M President Dr. Mark Schlissel to meeting
13. considered the nation’s top believe they have the at Lapeer Country Club.
A 1979 graduate of public university in opportunity to come to the
Princeton University with research productivity and University of Michigan.” cial aid; along with need- spend less. one interview with Dr.
a degree in biochemical consistently ranked among Go Blue Guarantee based aid for students “The ‘have-nots’ in our Schlissel after the program,
sciences, Schlissel, 62, the best universities in the To accommodate stu- above the threshold. society no longer have the he offered his scientific
later earned M.D. and Ph.D United States. dents from low-income Schlissel said 1,700 mobility to become part of insights about future chal-
degrees in biochemistry Focus on affordability families, Schlissel said the current U-M Ann Arbor the haves,” he said. “If we lenges we will inevitably
and physiological chemis- The primary theme of Ann Arbor campus has campus students have qual- want to get back to being a face as Michigan residents,
try at the Johns Hopkins Schlissel’s talk focused on established a “Go Blue ified for the GBG program, top 10 state, it behooves us Americans and as inhabit-
University School of college affordability and Guarantee” (GBG) for resulting in a total of 26% to make the investment.” ants of the planet.
Medicine. the comparative value of Michigan-based students of in-state students paying During a Q&A seg- “Contrary to the politi-
Schlissel’s educational pursuing one’s higher edu- whose family income is no tuition. ment, Schlissel responded cal rhetoric, the most
background makes him the cation at the University of $65,000 and under and Less govt. funding to an audience member’s immediate challenge for all
first physician-scientist to Michigan. with less than $50,000 in Schlissel said higher concerns about wealthy of us is global climate
serve as president of the Referring to U-M as assets. learning institutions in parents “buying/bribing” change,” said Schlissel.
University of Michigan. being an excellent invest- Under the terms of the Michigan have been ham- their child’s way into “It’s not a made-up prob-
Among those most ment, Schlissel said the Go Blue Guarantee, quali- pered in recent decades America’s finest colleges lem. To the contrary, the
pleased by Dr. Schlissel’s college’s annual per-stu- fied students can receive a from reductions in finan- and universities, as has clock is ticking on the time
visit was Lapeer dent cost is $15,787, four year full-tuition schol- cial support from state gov- been reported in numerous we have to find solutions.
Development Corp. slightly less than the arship plus qualified finan- ernment. news reports. “The politics is delay-
He pointed out that in “I have no evidence ing us from taking action,”
the late 1970s, the state that has happened at U-M,” he warned. “Right now
provided about 70% of the said Schlissel. “Some of we’re wasting valuable
university’s budget. That the stuff being uncovered is time and opportunity to
percentage dwindled to clearly illegal and fraudu- intervene.
less than 25% in 2016. lent.” “If we don’t do some-
Schlissel suggests that Sadly, he thinks such thing soon, we’ll all be
the steady decline in fund- abuses further exemplify sharing in a global disas-
ing correlates with lower- the imbalances that exist ter.”
paying jobs and fewer col- between the rich and poor. From America’s per-
lege graduates in Michigan. “Unfortunately, not spective, Schlissel identi-
“Right now our state everyone has the same fied the nation’s skyrocket-
ranks 30th in the nation in chances of attending col- ing health care costs as a
per-capita income,” lege,” Schlissel continued. challenge that will inevita-
Schlissel said. “We rank “It remains true that the bly have to be dealt with.
35th in the number of those playing field is not level for “Our current health
who earn a college degree. everyone. care costs are about 17% of
“We’re in a political “Though bribery is our whole economy,” he

moment where people want obviously illegal, we still said. “That’s twice as much
small government,” he need to find ways to miti- as anywhere else and not
said. “We used to believe gate the challenges that sustainable.
that education was for the exist for lower income kids “If we don’t get a han-
Members of the Lapeer Economic Club listen in as U of M President Dr. common good, but we’ve to go to college.” dle on those costs, we’re
Mark Schlissel shares insights at last week’s Econ Club meeting. gotten away from that and Global, U.S. challenges going to bankrupt our-
decided as a society to During a brief one-on- selves.”
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Beginning February 1st Open 8am to 9pm
Capac district adds three days to year Imlay City Chamber hosts ribbon
By Maria Brown
the district applied for and
was granted a waiver for an
additional three days.
“This reduces our
make-up day total down to
two days needing to be
sions about forgiving addi-
tional snow days. If that
comes to fruition,
cutting at their new offices
CAPAC — Like other Supt. Jeff Terpenning made up. These two days Terpenning said the calen-
area school districts, Capac said the district builds days will be added at the end of dar could change once IMLAY CITY — On Thursday, March 28 at
has had to amend their into the schedule to poten- the school year thus mov- again. noon, the public is invited to an open house at the
school year calendar to tially accommodate extra ing the last day of school to “We wanted to keep new offices of the Imlay City Area Chamber of
make up for extra snow snow days, like the Monday Friday, June 14th, 2019.” you informed and give you Commerce inside the Imlay City Police Department.
days. after Easter. Originally, it Also of note, June 12 as much time as possible so The Chamber recently moved from its former
On Friday, the district was intended to be a day off will now be a full instead of you could adjust your offices at the Imlay City Hall, per a new arrange-
announced that they’ve for students and staff but a half day of classes. The schedules based on this ment with the City of Imlay City.
added three days to the that’s now changed. last two days of school, new information. Should
After the ribbon cutting, attendees are welcome
2018-19 year—one in April “In cooperation with June 13 and 14, will be half the legislature act and grant
and two in June. our unions, Capac days. additional days we will to enjoy light food and beverages.
As of March 22, Capac Community Schools will In his announcement, communicate again with For more information, call the Chamber office
had logged 12 weather- be in session on Monday, Terpenning makes refer- you and make the appropri- at 810-724-1361; or contact Chamber Director
related closures. Six are April 22, 2019,” Terpenning ence to the Michigan ate adjustments in a timely Shannon Hamel directly at 810-542-3256.
automatically forgiven and said. Legislature having discus- manner,” he said.
St. Clair County reporting multiple mumps cases

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Department have con- when the person coughs, Mumps can occasion- sue travel.” Mercatante also Vaccination and travel
firmed two probable cases sneezes or talks. Symptoms ally cause complications, •Deafness reiterated the importance consultations are available
of mumps in adults who of mumps usually begin especially in adults. D r. Annette of overall vaccination, by appointment Tuesday
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Legal Announcements
ALMONT Carol Hoffner
Almont Township Clerk
handled by the Township Deputies.
Old Business - Moved and sec-
administrative review of Site Plan
Springfield Industries I19-83-021-
any taxes or insurance which may be
paid by the mortgagee before the sale.
President
A complete copy of the minutes
TOWNSHIP 13-1 onded to adopt the new Attica 019-20. Adjourned at 8:23 p.m. The property to be sold is locat- is available in the Clerk’s office dur-
NOTICE OF Township Park Ordinance as revised. Complete copies of the minutes are ed in the Township of Burlington, ing regular business hours or at www.

PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that there
ALMONT Vote taken, all ayes, motion carried.
New Business - Moved and sec-
available in the Clerk’s office during
regular business hours or at www.
County of Lapeer, Michigan and is
described as:
almontmichigan.gov
13-1
will be a public hearing before the TOWNSHIP onded to appoint 2 members to the imlaycity.org. Part of the W half of the SE 1/4
Almont Township Zoning Board of
Appeals on April 17, 2019 at the
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
Planning Commission, Kent Gierman
and Robert Stockwell and 2 members
13-1 of Section 32, T10N, R11E,
Burlington Twp., Lapeer Co.,
VILLAGE OF
Almont Township Hall, 819 N. Main Notice is hereby given that there to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Kent CITY OF Michigan, described as beginning at a ALMONT
Street, Almont, MI 48003, and begin- will be a public hearing before the Gierman and Patty Clendenan. Vote point on the S Section line that is N MINOR IN POSSESSION
ning at 7:00 p.m. Almont Township Planning taken, all ayes, motion carried. IMLAY CITY 89°49’35” E 270.00 ft from the S 1/4 OF TOBACCO AND
The purpose of the hearing is to Commission on April 10, 2019 at the Fire - Chief Warford reported on REGULAR COMMISSION corner of said Section 32, thence N VAPOR PRODUCTS
consider an application submitted by Almont Township Hall, 819 N. Main the tragic fire in Imlay City. The Fire MEETING 0°28’4” E 350.00 ft, thence S ORDINANCE NO. 205
Michael Hoover of 4644 Sandhill Street, Almont, MI 48003, beginning Department would like to sign up for MARCH 20, 2019 89°49’35” W 41.41 ft, thence along An Ordinance establishing
Road, parcel 44-001-019-002-30, that at 7:00 p.m. an app based program for responding SYNOPSIS the centerline of the Wilson, Hodge restrictions on the possession of
is currently zoned Ag-Res The purpose of the hearing is to to fires. The cost is $600.00 to start Mayor Joi Kempf called the and Slattery Drain, N 21°10’22” E tobacco by minors and the furnishing
(Agricultural - Residential) for vari- consider an application submitted by and $300.00 per year. The Township meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 397.77 ft, thence N 89°49’35” E of tobacco to minors in conformance
ance from Zoning Ordinance No. 39, Randy Emmons of Phantom Board gave the Chief permission to Commissioners present were Romine, 140.77 ft, thence S 0°28’4” W 370.50 with state law, and to prohibit the pos-
as amended, Article 2, Section 2.3C Fireworks for a special land use that get the program. Sadler, Ramirez, Davis and ft, thence S 89° 9’35” W 170.00 ft, session of vapor products by minors
location of accessory building. If would allow him to erect a 40 foot x Park - Park Manager Madeline Villanueva. Also present: City thence S 0°28’4” W 350.00 ft, thence and the furnishing of vapor products
approved the applicant would be 40 foot temporary structure (tent) in reported that the park is closed but the Manager Tom Youatt, Deputy Clerk/ along the S Section line, S 89°49’35” to minors, and repealing all ordinanc-
allowed to erect an accessory building which to display and sell fireworks track is still being used. Utility Billing Clerk Anne McAvoy, W 70.00 ft to the point of beginning. es and/or resolutions in conflict there-
in front of his house. and to park a 8 foot x 40 foot fire Planning Commission - The Doug Schultz from Rowe Engineering, with.
Copies of the application and proof storage unit to store the fire- potential development on Lake George Ananich from H2A Architects, tax i.d. 004-032-026-30 THE VILLAGE OF ALMONT
any related documents are available works when not on display. The loca- Pleasant Rd and Imlay City Rds. is Former DDA Director Dana Walker, If the property described in this ORDAINS:
for inspection at the Township Office tion of said temporary structure is not going forward. Public Hearing is four members of the community, and notice is sold at a foreclosure sale, SECTION 1. TITLE
during regular business hours of 8 proposed to be located at 5945 Van set for TKM Wholesale on March 28 two members of the media. The then under MCL 600.3278, the SECTION 2. PURPOSE AND
a.m. to 1 p.m., and will be available at Dyke (44-001-034-013-05) which is at the meeting. The Planning Commissioners approved the agenda Mortgagor(s) will be held responsible FINDINGS.
the time and place of the meeting. All zoned C-1 (Local Commercial). Commission will have a first look at with the addition of Old Business 7.B. to the buyer of the property at the SECTION 3. ENABLING
interested citizens will be given an Copies of the application and any Owen Tree Service’s site plan at the Amendment to Zoning Ordinance 6.1 foreclosure sale, or to the Mortgage AUTHORITY.
opportunity to comment on this appli- related documents are available for March 28th meeting. The Blight at - Article 23.7 Design Standards; holder, for damage done to the prop- SECTION 4. DEFINITIONS.
cation. Written comments may be inspection at the Township Office the property on Miller Rd. has Approved the Consent Agenda with erty during the redemption period. SECTION 5. PROHIBITED
submitted up to the meeting time at during regular business hours of 8 improved but still needs some work. payment of bills in the amount of The redemption period will CONDUCT.
the Township Hall. a.m. to l p.m., and will be available at Attorney - Attorney Gildner will $268,262.57 as presented. The expire six (6) months after the date of SECTION 6. SALE OF
CAROL HOFFNER, the time and place of the meeting. All proceed with filing the law suit in the Commission also approved the the foreclosure sale, unless the prop- INDIVIDUAL
Almont Township Clerk interested citizens will be given an blight case on Miller Rd. Amendment to Ordinance 6.1, Article erty is determined abandoned under CIGARETTES.
13-1 opportunity to comment on this appli- He will get a final order March 23.7 - Design Standards as presented; MCL 600.3241a, in which case the SECTION 7. FURNISHING
cation. Written comments may be 15 regarding the temporary injunction the Amendment to Resolution 2019-5 redemption period will expire 30 days TO MINORS.
submitted up to the meeting time at on Scott Harrington’s property. He to Credit Card Policy & Procedures as after the date of the foreclosure sale, SECTION 8. REPEALING OF
ALMONT the Township Hall.
CAROL HOFFNER,
will write Mr. Harrington a letter giv-
ing him thirty days to remove the
presented; Accepted the low bid for or when the time to provide notice
under MCL 600.3241a(c) expires,
CONFLICTING
TOWNSHIP Almont Township Clerk blight or the Township will remove it
Fire Hall construction from Superior
Contracting Group in the amount of whichever is later.

PROVISIONS.
SECTION 9. SEVERABILITY.
PLANNING 13-1 at his expense. $2,742,400.00 contingent on the sale Dated: March 20, 2019 SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE
COMMISSION PUBLIC Public Time - Mrs. Tullio asked of bonds; Adopted Resolution 2019-4 SMITH, MARTIN, DATE.
HEARING ATTICA for a copy of the revised park ordi-
nance and asked if Ms. Clendenan
- DNR Recreation Passport Grant POWERS & KNIER, P.C.
By: Henry L. Knier, Jr. (P46393)
The undersigned President and
The Almont Township Planning
Commission shall hold a public hear- TOWNSHIP was replacing a former member of the
Application (pgs. 28-32) as presented;
Accepted Resignation letter from City Attorney for Independent Bank,
Clerk of the Village of Almont hereby
certify that this ordinance was adopt-
ing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April ATTICA TOWNSHIP ZBA. Commissioner Mike Romine with Mortgagee ed at a Regular Meeting of the Almont
10, 2019 at the Township Hall at 819 BOARD Chief Warford invited the regrets. Adjournment at 7:45 p.m. 900 Washington Ave., P.O. Box 219 Village Council held on the 19th day
North Main Street. MINUTES OF Township Board to dinner at the hall Submitted by Anne McAvoy, Deputy Bay City, MI 48707 - (989) 892-4574 of March 2019 and was published in
for the Fire Department Association 13-4
The public hearing is to consider MARCH 14, 2019 Clerk/Utility Billing Clerk. Complete the Tri-City Times on the 27th of
text amendments to Section 2.14 and meeting on March 27th. Chuck copies of the minutes are available in March 2019.
The meeting was called to order
Section 14.1. The modification is that at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Ochadleus. Herpolsheimer asked Attorney
Gildner for the legal definition of
the Clerk’s office during normal busi- VILLAGE OF Kimberly Keesler
in a corner lot situation there shall be
two front and two rear yards. The two
Present were: Clerk Herpolsheimer
and Trustees Lacey and Madeline. hemp.
ness hours or at www.imlaycity.org.
ALMONT Clerk
Steve Schneider
front yards shall be located along the Absent: Treasurer Mason. The min- Review and pay the bills - 13-1 ALMONT VILLAGE President
roadway. The definition of lot, front, utes of February 14, 2019 Regular Moved and seconded to pay the bills: COUNCIL A complete copy of the above
General Fund - $56,018.29, Public REGULAR MEETING
rear, and depth was modified to reflect
the change to 2.14 on yard determina-
Board meeting were approved as pre-
sented. Safety - $7,698.47, and Fire Fund - MORTGAGE MARCH 5, 2019
ordinance is available in the Clerk’s
office during regular business hours.
tion. The treasurer report showed a $23,406.67. Total for bills is SALE SYNOPSIS 13-1
This meeting is open to the pub- $87,123.43. Roll call vote taken, all THIS FIRM IS A DEBT
new balance of: General Fund President Schneider called the
ayes, motion carried.
lic. Anyone wishing to comment on
the text amendment, but is unable to
$349,228.80 and CDARS savings
$203,589.48; ICS $300,311.08; Meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING
TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY
Regular Meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
Councilmembers present were Dyke,
VILLAGE OF
attend the meeting, may send their Public Safety $100,384.87, CDARS A complete copy of the minutes INFORMATION OBTAINED Biolchini, Love, Steffler, Schneider, ALMONT
comments to- Almont Township is available at the Attica Township WILL BE USED FOR THAT NOTICE OF
$50,897.36; ICS $25,033.58; Fire and Steven C. Schneider.
Hall.
Planning Commission, 819 North Millage $105,061.33; CDARS PURPOSE. Councilmember absent was Peltier. REQUIREMENTS
Nancy Herpolsheimer Notice is hereby given that
Main Street, MI 48003. A copy of the $50,897.36; ICS $20,041.57: Fire
Attica Township Clerk
Staff members present were Manager ALMONT VILLAGE
request is available at the Almont Default has occurred in a Mortgage
Escrow $6,575.61; ICS $41.52.
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Connors, Clerk/ Treasurer Keesler, ORDINANCE #197
Township Hall between 8 a.m. and 1 Police Report - There were 111 given by Mildred A. Bailey, a single Chief of Police Martin and DPW Notice is hereby given that pur-
p.m. from Monday thru Friday. calls in February, with 52 of the calls woman, mortgagor, to Independent Superintendent Treat. suant to Almont Village Ordinance
CITY OF Bank, mortgagee. The Mortgage is The Council approved the #197, a property owner shall not per-
IMLAY CITY dated October 1, 2008, and was Consent Agenda with corrections; mit or maintain on any premises a
ATTENTION
recorded on October 6, 2008, in Liber approved the Regular Agenda; passed
PLANNING growth of noxious weeds; a growth of
2352, on page 827 of the Lapeer with Love dissenting, to adopt grass or other rank vegetation to a
COMMISSION County records, subject to a
CITY OF IMLAY
Resolution #19-03-01 Resolution greater height than six (6) inches; or
REGULAR MEETING Modification Agreement recorded at Authorizing the Submission of Rural any accumulation of dead weeds,
MARCH 18, 2019 Liber 2357, Page 828, and further Business Development Grant grass, or brush. It shall be the duty of
CITY RESIDENTS SYNOPSIS subject to a Modification Agreement Application in the Amount of $99,500 the owner of any premises within the
Chairman Germayne called the recorded at Liber 2685, Page 157. for Central Business Streetscape Village to cut and remove or destroy
regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The balance owing on the Mortgage Project as presented with the amended by lawful means all such noxious
BRANCH & BRUSH CHIPPING Commissioners present: Germayne, J.
Kempf, I. Kempf, Bargen, Tanis, and
as of the date of this Notice is
$17,201.50, including interest at 24%
changes as discussed; passed unani-
mously, to adopt Resolution #19-03-
weeds and grass as often as may be
necessary to comply with the provi-
On the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month starting in April through Sadler. Absent: Commissioner per year. The Mortgage contains a 02 Over/Under Policy as presented; sions of this ordinance.
the end of November the City will be picking up brush. Branches cannot Lengemann. Also present was City power of sale clause and no proceed- passed unanimously, to approve the Weeds not cut by May 1, 2019 or
exceed 4” in diameter and brush with roots must be free of dirt and stones. Manager Tom Youatt, Treasurer/Clerk ings have been instituted to recover purchase of a 2019 Dodge Charger as often as required by this ordinance
The City is not responsible for large amounts of brush from tree trim- Lynn Eutsler, Lori Ettema Spicer any part of the debt owing. and the outfitting of that vehicle by may be cut or destroyed by the Village
ming, tree removal, or clearing of property. Property owners should Group, Orin Campbell of Campbell & The Mortgage will be foreclosed Arrowhead Upfitters; passed unani- and the owner of the property charged
contact a tree service for excessive brush removal. Please contact City Assoc., Terry Czaplicki of Springfield by selling the property described mously, to approve the Manager’s with the costs which shall constitute a
Hall at (810) 724-2135 for additional information. Industries, three members of the com- below at a public auction to the high- Employment Agreement; Manager lien against the property.
munity, and one member of the media. est bidder. The sale will be held on Connors presented Council with A copy of the complete ordi-
YARD WASTE & BRUSH PICK UP The Commission approved the agen- May 1, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. local time at
the main entrance to the Lapeer
background research into recreational nance may be inspected at the Almont
da as presented and approved the marihuana and it was consensus of Village Offices located at 817 N.
The garbage haulers will be picking up yard waste and small brush on minutes from January 29, 2019. The County Court Facility, 255 Clay Council to have a draft ordinance at Main Street, Almont, MI, 48003 dur-
Tuesdays starting at the beginning of April through the end of November. Commission approved the Special Street, Lapeer, Michigan, that being the next regular meeting agenda. ing regular business hours or on the
Please place yard waste in marked yard waste containers or biodegrad- Land Use Request for 131 N Almont the place of holding Circuit Court for The meeting adjourned at 9:18 Village’s website (www.almontvil-
able bags and bundle branches 1” or less in diameter. Bundles and yard Ave, I19-90-800-000-00 as a Day Lapeer County, Michigan. The prop- p.m. lage.org).
waste containers cannot exceed 40 lbs. Yard waste should not be raked Care; Approved the Amendment to erty will be sold to pay the amount Kimberly J. Keesler Kimberly J. Keesler
to the curb. Please contact City Hall at (810) 724-2135 for additional Article 23 - Landscape Standards and then due on the Mortgage, including Clerk/Treasurer Village of Almont Clerk/Treasurer
information. Tree Replacement; Approved the interest, legal costs, attorney fees and Steve Schneider
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History on display at Daley’s proposed bills

SCC Sheriff’s Dept. honor Blue Star families
TRI-CITY AREA — would be able to apply for
ST. CLAIR COUNTY of gunfire. The incident
— The St. Clair County unfolded when the sheriff, State Sens. Rick Outman the special recognition
Sheriff’s Office formally undersheriff and two depu- and Kevin Daley recently plate.
opened a permanent history ties responded to a man introduced a package of The plate would include
exhibit on Monday, March with a gun call on Moak bills that would honor the Blue Star Families
18, welcoming the public Street. When they arrived, Michigan families who insignia and the words
during an open house that Undersheriff Cavanaugh have a member serving in “Blue Star Family” under
morning. took a gun from the sus- the U.S. Military. the registration numbers.
Blue Star Families was SB 119, sponsored by
Photo provided
“We are excited to dis- pect, later identified as
play artifacts from our his- Youngblood. When the started in 2009 by a group Outman, would formally
tory,” said Sheriff Tim undersheriff took that gun, of military spouses and has recognize Feb. 1 as Blue
Donnellon. Youngblood pulled another grown to more than 150,000 Star Mother’s Day in the
About 75 people recently attended an open members. The organiza- state of Michigan. Outman
“There will be pictures and shot the undersheriff house celebrating the creation of a history
and items on display from and sheriff. Youngblood tion’s mission is to strength- recently sponsored Senate
exhibit at the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office. en military families by Resolution 9, which com-
as far back as the turn of was also shot and later died
the 20th century. We will from his injuries. Friday from 8:30 a.m. until everyone to come to our providing resources and memorated Feb. 1, 2019 as
also be displaying items Youngblood and then 4:30 p.m. office and have a look at support. Their programs Blue Star Mother’s Day.
from the shootout with Public Enemy number one About 75 people turned the artifacts and pictures and services reach more The bill would recognize
Herbert Youngblood.” John Dillinger had earlier out for the open house, we have in our exhibit.” than 1.5 million military Blue Star Mother’s Day on
That shootout, which escaped from an Indiana including several former Anyone who might family members every an annual basis without a
took place on March 16, jail. Dillinger was shot to members of the Sheriff’s have additional photos or year. resolution from the
1934, ended with the death death as he left a movie Office. artifacts that they wish to “The men and women Legislature.
of Youngblood and theater in Chicago that July. “We are very excited to donate or loan to the exhib- of our armed forces honor- “Blue Star Mothers
Undersheriff Charles The exhibit is available have our history on dis- it are encouraged to contact ably serve our country and was founded in Flint during
Cavanaugh. Sheriff to the public free of charge play,” said Sheriff Tim Deputy Steve Campau by defend our freedoms and World War II,” said
William Van Antwerp was during normal business Donnellon. e-mail at scampau@stclari- way of life,” said Daley, Outman, R-Six Lakes.
wounded in the exchange hours, Monday through “I would encourage county.org. R-Lum. “They provide a tre-
“The bills serve as a mendous amount of sup-
way for us to express our port to mothers who have
Howell’s transparency bills move to Senate appreciation and recognize

the sacrifices made by their
families.”
sons and daughters serving
in the military. While we
can never truly display our
TRI-CITY AREA — The proposal will sub- inquiries to ensure that per- Senate Bill 118, spon- gratitude for their chil-
State Rep. Gary Howell last ject the governor and lieu- sonal information is pro- sored by Daley, amends the dren’s bravery and sacri-
week voted to approve a tenant governor to the tected. Other types of com- Michigan Vehicle Code to fices, we can certainly
bipartisan package of bills Freedom of Information munications—including require the Secretary of honor the organization’s
to make state government Act and hold state repre- those lawmakers have with State to develop and issue a mission and raise aware-
more accountable to the sentatives and senators to state departments and lob- special recognition license ness about the work they
people of Michigan. the same high standard by byists—would not be plate recognizing Blue Star do.”
Howell, of North Branch, is creating the Legislative exempt. Families. Under the bill, SBs 118 and 119 have
a co-sponsor of each of Open Records Act. House Bills 4007-13 residents who are currently been referred to the Senate
these bills. In order to protect citi- and 4015-16 now advance serving in the U.S. armed Committee on Families,
Michigan is one of just zen privacy, there are to the Senate for consider- forces — or members of Seniors and Veterans for
two states that exempts its exemptions for constituent ation. their immediate family — further consideration.
governor and the
Legislature from open
records laws. The biparti-
san solution approved this
week would end these
Obituaries
exemptions and increase State Rep. Gary Howell
transparency in state gov- discusses proposed
legislation to bring
~ Barbara Jean Blair, 83 ~
ernment.
“We will foster public transparency to state Barbara Jean Blair Sterling Heights, St. Jeannie Iloncaie, of South
trust by expanding open government. peacefully passed away Joseph Hospital as a head Carolina, Judy Wilson of
records laws to the legisla- from all of their elected Friday, March 22, 2019 at cook. Florida, and Linda (Pat)
tive and executive branch- officials. It’s the only way Lapeer County Medical Barbara loved to knit/ Fettig of Saginaw. Many
es,” Howell said. “People the public can hold their Care Facility (Suncrest) at crochet, garden and cook. special friends, Eddie
deserve full transparency government accountable.” the age of 83. She was She was a loving dedicat- Crimm, Nona Desmet,
surrounded by loved ed mother and grandmoth- Kathie Suddarth and all
Memorial tree may be

ones. er with work ethics that the nursing staff at Lapeer
Barbara, daughter of were infectious. County Medical Care
the late Stanley and Barbara is survived by Facility for blessing our
replaced in Almont
Pauline (Scott) Kalisz, her children, Cynthia dear mother during this
was born June 14, 1935 in (Greg) Gray of Dryden, time.
Melvindale and was the Lynne (Brian) Furgerson Barbara was preceded
oldest daughter of eight of Dryden and Richard WA, Taylor (fiancé, in death by her husband,
By Benjamin Stalker Shawn R. Wilson—who children. She grew up in (Leslie) Blair of Issaquah, Doug) Blair and Austin parents, and three broth-
tct@pageone-inc.com died in 1982 in separate, Attica and married John WA; grandchildren, Blair of Issaquah, WA. ers, Stanley, Thomas, and
unrelated incidents. (Jack) Richard Blair on Brandon (Melanie) Great-grandchildren, Ronald Kalisz.
ALMONT — The DDA Director Kim October 16, 1954, who Bowman of Imlay City, Ethan, Keenan, Logan, Per Barbara’s own
nearly 40-year-old blue Schall said plans to take proceeded her in death on Brooklynn (Stephen) Roberts; Trenna, Celia wishes, cremation has
spruce that has become the down the tree and to November 12, 2011. Lestage of Imlay City, Bowman; Toriana, Brett been entrusted to Muir
holiday tree for Almont’s replant a new tree in mem- Barbara attended two Aaron (Melissa) Lestage; Aiden, Owen, Brothers Funeral Home,
Holly Day Light Parade ory of the teens is some- years at Bishop Kelly Furgerson of Attica, Adam Madelyn, Swayer Almont.
may be coming down later thing that she has discussed Catholic School in (Brianna) Furgerson of Furgerson; Sienna, Nora, Private services will
this year. with the families of those Lapeer. She graduated Dryden, Andy (fiancé, Holmes; Adeline Bores; be held late October 2019
Part of a Downtown who lost their lives, who from Dryden Community Ashley) Furgerson of and Mason Grover. for her and husband John
Development Authority have offered positive feed- School June 1954. She Almont, Brittney (Ryan) Siblings, Patty (Ron) (Jack) at Dryden Mt.
grant that was submitted back. was employed at Almont - Holmes of North Bend, Campbell of Mussey, Pleasant Cemetery.
with support of the Almont While plans are in the
Village Council for a works to remove the tree
streetscape project and replant a smaller pine ~ Donald “Dick” Howe, 77 ~
involves taking out the tree, plans for the removal
large evergreen tree in of the blue spruce are cur- Donald “Dick” Howe, family farm both milking and Emily Pewinski of
front of the Speedway Gas rently contingent on 77, of Almont, passed cows and growing crops, Almont; and one sister,
Station downtown and approval of the grant. away at his home on working hand in hand with Jacqueline Bishop of
replacing it with a smaller Anyone with questions Thursday March 21, 2019. his son Mike. He was a Bloomingdale, MI.
15-foot pine tree. about the streetscape proj- He was born March 4, member of the Michigan He was preceded in
The existing blue ect or the new tree is 1942 in Almont, the son of Milk Producers death by his parents;
spruce was planted in encouraged to contact the John and Isabell (Brown) Association. and his wife, Gloria, in
memory of three young DDA office at 810-798- Howe. He was class presi- He is survived by his 2018.
men—Glenn D. Edgett, 8125 or email kschall@ dent of the graduating two children, Traci (Jerry) Funeral services were
Randy L. Lesner, and almontdda.com. class of 1960 at Almont Pewinski of Almont and held Monday, March 25 at
High School and married Mike (Angie) Howe of Muir Brothers Funeral
his wife of over 55 years, Almont; grandchildren, Home in Almont. Rev.
Quilt show returns in April Gloria Hoisington, on

August 31, 1963. Dick had
worked at Pontiac Motors
Amanda (Joe) DeHondt of
Berlin, Daniel (Cierra
Wilcox) Howe of Almont,
Curtis Clarke of the West
Berlin United Methodist
Church officiated. Burial
for five years then dedicat- John Pewinski of Almont, followed in West Berlin
CAPAC — Plans are underway for the 11th ed the rest of his life to the Jacob Pewinski of Almont Cemetery.
Annual Capac Quilt Show, April 11-13 at St. John’s
Lutheran Church Parish Hall.
Quilters who would like to display their creations ~ James R. Stroup, 82 ~
are asked to drop them off at the church hall April 3-6
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. The church is located at James R. Stroup, 82, of friends and was a world Hosea, Simeon and Anne;
109 E. Kempf Ct. Almont, passed away traveler. and many beloved nieces
For more information, contact Linda Sue at 810- Friday, March 22, 2019. He is survived by his and nephews.
824-6159 or Patti at 810-310-2114. He was born July 15, 1936 wife, Delores; his children, He was preceded in
in Capac, the son of Gail Spinella of Armada, death by his parents; and
Send us your announcements William and Catherine

(McLaren) Stroup. He
attended Rets Electronic
Kryn (Jim) Zacharski of
Almont, Richard
(Deborah) Stroup of
siblings, Jean Dawe, Betty
Stroup, Bill Stroup and
Bob Stroup.
Trade School in Detroit Almont and Timothy Memorials may be
TRI-CITY AREA — Do you or a family member and worked as an engineer (Amy) Stroup of Lima, made to the Almont First
have a recent accomplishment or milestone you’d like in aerospace and defense OH; grandchildren, Amy Baptist Church, 881
to share and celebrate with the community? Then send for Chrysler Corp, LTD Spinella, Joseph Spinella, VanDyke, Almont, MI
us the details and we will gladly help you share the and General Dynamics. Katherine Spinella, Joshua 48003 or American Cancer
news on our Announcements page. He married Delores Walker (Suzy Lemanski) Society of MI, 20450
Engagements, weddings, anniversaries, special in Capac in 1953. Jim was Zacharski, Jessica (John Civic Ctr. Dr., Southfield,
birthdays, births, promotions, graduations or other a member of the Almont Black) Zacharski, David MI 48076 or American
educational achievements, success in competition— Free and Accepted Masons (Emily) Stroup, Thomas Heart Assoc. of MI, Home in Almont.
we post these and other announcements in our pages Lodge #51 and attended (Hanna) Stroup, Michael American Ctr, 27777 Funeral services will
free of charge. We encourage you to include photos the Almont First Baptist Stroup, Sarah Stroup, Franklin Rd. #1150, be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at
when possible. Church. He enjoyed bicy- Daniel (Coral) Stroup and Southfield, MI 48034. the First Baptist Church in
Send submissions to tct@pageone-inc.com or Tri- cling, puzzles, golfing, Mitchell Stroup; great- A Masonic Service was Almont with Pastor Wayne
City Times, P.O. Box 278, Imlay City, MI 48444. hunting and fishing, spend- grandchildren, Riley, held Tuesday, March 26 at Boyd officiating. Burial
Have questions? Contact us at (810) 724-2615. ing time with family and Zoltan, Imoen, Matthias, Muir Brothers Funeral will follow.
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Lengemann, LeFevere and Denver

excel for Imlay City at SVSU meet
By Kevin Kissane 2:28.81; gave Imlay City an A n a
Tri-City Times Sports Editor individual event third. Lengemann,
The 2400-meter relay 1600 -meter
IMLAY CITY — The of Mary Lengemann, Ana r u n ,
Imlay City girls’ track Lengemann, Sarah Hubbard 6:03.72; and
squad claimed 18 top-20 and Denver pulled up third Sydney
showings last Thursday at as well. It took them Kapushinski,
the SVSU Division 2 7:25.23 to cover the terri- 3200 run,
Indoor Invitational. tory. 1 3 : 4 0 . 9 ; Lengemann LeFevere Denver
No team scores were Mary Lengemann, managed 10ths for Imlay the next best Imlay City
kept at the meet. 1600 run, 5:46.61; gave City. placings. Their perfor-
Mary Lengemann, high Imlay City a fifth. Sophia Rosillo, shot mances proved good for
jump, 5 feet 2 inches; and In addition to that, put, 30 feet; and Hubbard, 14th and 15th, respectively.
Robin LeFevere, 400-meter Mary Lengemann supplied 400-meter dash, 1:08.08; Aubrie Behrick, long
dash, 1:00.37; led Imlay sixth among 800-meter run supplied Imlay City’s jump, 13 feet 5 inches, two-
City with firsts. entrants. She stopped the 13ths. way tie for 16th; Jillian
Robin LeFevere, long watch at 2:37.56 en route. Izzy Aune, 3200 run, LeFevere, 60 dash, 8.63
jump (16 feet 9 1/2 inches) The Imlay City 1200 14:34.84; and Jillian seconds; 18th; and
and 200 dash (26.22 sec- relay of Jillian LeFevere, LeFevere, 200-meter dash,
onds); plus Jessica Denver, Carlee Forsyth, Robin 28.56 seconds; contributed Imlay City page 20
1600-meter run, 5:40.41; LeFevere and Denver
Photo by Kevin Kissane

furnished Imlay City’s sec- obtained a ninth. They reg-
onds. istered a 3:11.51 clocking
Denver, 800 run, along the way.

Imlay City’s Breydon Andrez looks to fend off

the challenge of an Armada foe in a meet last
year.
Imlay City boys

open year at SVSU
By Kevin Kissane Bertram, 60-meter
Tri-City Times Sports Editor dash, 7.57 seconds; sup-
plied Imlay City with a
IMLAY CITY — The 15th.
Imlay City boys’ track Andrez turned in a 60
team collected 11 top-20 dash clocking of 7.60 sec-

finishes last Thursday at onds, giving Imlay City a

the Saginaw Valley State 16th.
University Division 2 A 2400-meter relay
Indoor Invitational. team consisting of Jager
Imlay City’s Jessica Denver, shown here in a No team scores were Land, Dean Aune, Holden
Imlay City’s Carlee Forsyth passes the baton meet from last year, took second in the 1600- kept at the meet. Redd and Aiden
to Robin LeFevere in a meet last season. The meter run plus took third in the 800 run and Breydon Andrez, 400 Cuthbertson nabbed Imlay
Spartans opened up their 2019 season last 2400-meter relay last Thursday at the SVSU dash, 53.82 seconds; led City’s other top-20 show-
Thursday at the SVSU Indoor Invitational. Division 2 Indoor Invitational. Imlay City with a sixth. ing. Their time of 7:02.3
Riley Bertram, 200- paid off with a 19th.
meter dash, 24.08 seconds; Lonnie Wolford and
gave Imlay City an eighth. Christian Hoblet both
Bussone goes 3-0 A 1200 relay lineup of

Raymond Liu, Dakota
Sandzik, Bertram and
managed high jump clear-
ances of 5 feet 2 inches.
That left them in a three-
in first singles play

Andrez contributed a 10th way tie for 22nd in their
to Imlay City’s cause. event.
They posted a time of Liu, 400 dash, 57.29
2:37.73 en route. seconds; and Cuthbertson,
Hunter Mullins and 800-meter run, 2:21.6; fur-
Raider girls’ tennis starts their Sandzik shared the next
best Imlay City finish.
nished Imlay City’s 24ths.
Land, 800 run, 2:24.04;
season at tourney in Portland Both turned in a pole vault 28th; James Ruolo,
clearance of 9 feet, paving 60-meter hurdles, 10.52
By Kevin Kissane and Almont (four) held the way a seven-way tie seconds; 29th; Liu, 200
Tri-City Times Sports Editor down spots two through for 12th. dash, 25.21 seconds; 30th;
four. Austin Derocher, shot Avery Whitney, 1600-
ALMONT — The Maria Bussone sup- put, 40 feet 3 inches; and meter run, 5:22.14; 31st;
Almont girls’ tennis plied the top Almont Andrez, 200 dash, 24.55 Redd, long jump, 15 feet 4
team opened their 2019 showing. Bussone took seconds; provided Imlay 1/2 inches; 38th; Aune,
season with a fourth- first at the top singles City with 13ths. 1600 run, 5:31.4; 38th; and
place showing last position, going 3-0. Ryan Johnson, shot Isaac Schmitz, 60-meter
Saturday at the Portland The fourth doubles put, 39 feet 8 1/2 inches; hurdles, 10.2 seconds;
Tournament. team of Sam Keller and obtained a 14th for Imlay 39th; also competed for
When the final scores Makenna Harbel account- City. Imlay City that day.
were tallied, North ed for Almont’s other Almont’s Maria Bussone returns a shot during
Muskegon’s 19-point total point that day, paving her first singles match last season. Bussone
set the pace. Portland (16 the way to a third-place went 3-0 for Almont last Saturday at the
points), Whitehall (nine) finish. Portland Tournament.
Almont nets 4-0

victory over Roseville
Raiders’ soccer squad kicks off
its season with win at home
By Kevin Kissane McKenna Castillo led
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Almont with a pair of
goals. Erika Bailey and

ALMONT — Almont Lindsey Wilson added a

earned a 4-0 win against goal each to the Raiders’
visiting Roseville in a non- cause.
league girls’ soccer Savannah Tormala and
Almont’s Alayna Panduren looks to elude an encounter last Wednesday. Aliyah Cremeans shared
Armada defender in a match last season. The With the outcome, the goalkeeping responsi- Imlay City’s Riley Bertram passes the baton to
Raiders opened their season with a 4-0 win last Almont raises its mark to bilities for the winning a teammate last season. Bertram took eighth
week. 1-0 this season. Almont side. Thursday in the 200 dash at the SVSU Invite.
Pocius helps Delta College win pair

By Kevin Kissane used a He also drew a walk.
Tri-City Times Sports Editor two-run In the second game,
f i r s t Delta College registered
DRYDEN — The inning; a an 11-3 triumph against
Delta College baseball one-run Hibbing Community
team, which lists fifth; a College.
Dryden’s Evan Pocius three-run Delta College took
on its roster, swept a sixth; and advantage of a one-run
doubleheader against a four-run first inning; a one-run
Hibbing Community seventh to Pocius third; and a nine-
College (Minnesota) on prevail. run fourth to emerge vic-
Friday, March 8. Hibbing Community torious.
Winter Haven, Florida College scored all three of Hibbing Community
is where the action unfold- its runs during inning College scored all three of
ed. number six. their runs during the first
In the opener, Delta Pocius, a sophomore, inning.
College picked up a 10-3 contributed a one for Pocius was held hit-
victory. three plate performance less in his lone plate
There Delta College to Delta College’s cause. appearance.
Rodriguez suits up
for Albion squad
By Kevin Kissane F o r t victorious.
Tri-City Times Sports Editor M y e r s , Albion College scored
Florida is their lone run during inning
IMLAY CITY — The where the number one.

Albion College softball a c t i o n Rodriguez, a junior,
team, which includes unfolded. finished the contest with
Imlay City High School In that one walk and one RBI.
graduate Rebecca c l a s h , She lined up defensive-
Rodriguez, concluded their We s t e r n ly at third base.
spring break trip with a 2-1 Connecticut With the result, Albion
Rodriquez Evan Pocius, a Dryden graduate, looks to throw out an opposing base-
setback to Western State used a College (which went 6-6
Connecticut State on two-run for the spring break trip) runner at first base during his high school playing days. Pocius now
Saturday, March 9. fourth inning to emerge now stands at 6-8 overall. suits up for the Delta College baseball team.
Athlete of the Week NCTL’s top girls’ hoopsters chosen By Kevin Kissane week: Defensive Specialist- Addison Williams,
Tri-City Times Sports Editor First team- Camryn Camryn MacGuire, Deckerville.
MacGuire, Kingston; Kingston. Honorable mention-
DRYDEN — The fol- Lily Lyons, Kingston; Second team- Gerilyn Ally Sobek, Dryden;
lowing players were Jilyan Dunsmore, Carpenter, Kingston; Julia Smith, Mayville;
chosen to the All-North Kingston; Morgan Carley Smith, Kingston; Patricia Pineau, North
Central Thumb League Armstead, Deckerville; Hannah James, Kingston; Huron; Madison Knag,
Stars Division girls’ C la i r e Wat s o n , Ella Watson, Deckerville; Genesee, Serena Winter,
basketball lineup which Deckerville; and Hannah Hayle March, Genesee; Genesee; and Jordan
was announced this past Peyerk, Dryden. Ella Kage, Dryden; and Peters, Dryden.
Almont senior Maria Imlay City senior

Bussone won all three of Robin LeFevere took
her singles matches at the one first and two sec-
Portland Tournament onds at the SVSU
last Saturday Indoor Track
For her effort, Invitational last week.
Bussone shares our Girls’ For her effort,
Athlete of the Week LeFevere shares our
honor. Girls’ Athlete of the
Week honor.
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Zimmerman plays for Cleveland State

By Kevin Kissane The tournament was overall State (912), Austin Peay
Tri-City Times Sports Editor contested March 18-19 among the State (914), Dartmouth
at the Redtail Golf f i e l d (922), Cleveland State
ALMONT — The Club in Sorrento, assembled. (927), Lipscomb (935),
Cleveland State University Florida. M u r r a y Siena (944) and Morehead
women’s golf team, Zimmerman, a fresh- State (873) State (952).
which lists Almont’s man, checked in with a took team Cleveland State
Grace Zimmerman on 246 total over 54 holes. honors at returns to action this
their roster, obtained a Her effort included Zimmerman t o u r n a - Friday and Saturday at
sixth-place finish at the 18-hole rounds of 82, 83 ment’s the Colonel Classic. The
Morehead State Citrus and 81 along the way. end. They were followed tournament is hosted by
Challenge. That left her 48th by Keiser (894), Georgia Eastern Kentucky.
Kautz shoots 169 for 36-hole event
Photo provided
By Kevin Kissane Kearney The following day Michigan (641), Ashland
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Hills Golf Kautz posted an 82, giving University (644), Saginaw
L i n k s her a 169 total over 36 Valley State University
ALMONT — The hosted the holes. Her performance (648), Davenport Gavin DePauw, an Almont High School gradu-
Northwood University tourna- paved the way to a five- University (649) and ate, is listed on the roster of the Wayne State
women’s golf team, ment. way tie for 64th. Southern Indiana (651) University men’s golf team.
which includes Almont Kautz, University of Findlay rounded out the top-ten.
graduate Tyler Kautz, reg- a freshman, (608) paced the 23-team Northwood returns to
DePauw listed on
istered a third March 16-17 started Kautz field assembled. Tiffin action at the Perry Park
at the SVSU Spring things off University (625), Spring Fling event. The
Invitational. with an 18-hole round of 87 Northwood (629), Wayne tournament takes place
Lexington, Kentucky’s on Saturday, March 16. State (633), Northern this Saturday and Sunday.
Wayne State roster

Charlton Zimmerman plays for Roosevelt University men’s golf By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
is slated to
play this
Sunday and
By Kevin Kissane recently at the Embry- 231. The round 75. ALMONT — Gavin Monday at
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Riddle Tournament. s e n i o r Roosevelt returns to DePauw, a former standout t h e
Antelope Hills Golf posted an action this Friday and at Almont High School, is Wisconsin-
ALMONT — The Course, in Prescott, opening Saturday when it competes listed on the roster of the Parkside
Roosevelt University Arizona is hosted the tour- round 79, at the Taylor University Wayne State University Invitational.
(Chicago, Illinois) men’s nament contested March followed Intercollegiate. men’s golf team. Otter
golf team, which counts 10-12. by a sec- Purgatory Golf Club, in The junior is coming Creek Golf DePauw
Almont’s Charlton Zimmerman, playing ond round Noblesville, Indiana, off a 2017-18 campaign Course, in
Zimmerman among its as an individual, checked 77 and a serves as the tournament which saw him redshirted. Columbus, Indiana serves
ranks, took sixth place in with a 54-hole output of Zimmerman c l o s i n g venue. Wayne State University as the tournament venue.
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By Kevin Kissane j o i n e d 400-meter dash for
Tri-City Times Sports Editor forces with Detroit Mercy. There she
Natalie posted a time of 1:01.74,
ALMONT — Former Vi z z a r d , paving the way to a 21st-
Almont High School Taylor place showing.
standout Rebecca Measel To m m a n Youngstown State’s
competed for the Detroit and Kyri 193-point total paced the
Mercy women’s track Jackson to field assembled. They
team at the Horizon p l a c e Measel were followed by Oakland
League Indoor eighth pit- University (143.5 points),
Championships contested ted against 1600-meter Milwaukee (86.5), Wright
recently. relay foes. It took them State (61), Northern
Youngstown, Ohio is 4:02.32 to accomplish the Kentucky (60), Cleveland
where the meet unfolded feat. State (41), Illinois-
It ran February 23-24. In addition to that, Chicago (36), IUPUI (24)
Measel, a sophomore, Measel saw action in the and Detroit Mercy (18).
Whitney splits matches for Wright State

By Kevin Kissane non-league with Luisa Pelayo to post
Tri-City Times Sports Editor encounter on a 6-3 top doubles flight
S a t u r d a y, win against Audrey Berger
IMLAY CITY — The March 16. and Rebecca Herrington.
Wright State University Muncie, She also went up
women’s tennis team, Indiana is against Lilya Hadab at
which counts Imlay where the fifth singles. That battle
City’s Grace Whitney a c t i o n Whitney drew to a close with
among their ranks, fell unfolded. Hadab a 4-6, 7-6, 10-7
7-1 to Ball State in a Whitney teamed up victor.
Witt to row for Adrian College team

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor

CAPAC — Jake Witt, a
2018 graduate of Capac
High School, is listed on
the roster of the Adrian
College men’s rowing team
this season. Imlay City’s Sydney Kapushinski picks up the pace during a meet last
Adrian season. Kapushinskl took 10th in the 3200 for the Spartans at SVSU.
College kicks
off the spring
portion of Imlay City: Spartans impress at SVSU
their schedule from page 17
this Saturday
Witt when it Samantha Kouri, shot put, furnished the next best Dalecke, 60 dash, 9.19 sec-
entertains 27 feet 8 1/2 inches, 20th; Imlay City showing. onds; 43rd; and Forsyth,
Photo provided
Rochester Institute of gave Imlay City top-20 fin- Olivia Moore, 60 hur- 200-meter dash, 30.82
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Ohio Wesleyan and MSOE. Forsyth, 60-meter hur- Behrick, 400-meter dash, peted for Imlay City that
Devils Lake is where Capac’s Jake Witt (center) is listed on the ros- dles, 12.76 seconds, 29th, 1:14.96; 33rd; Layla day.
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Tri-City Times LAPEER

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Four County Board Chairman

Almont’s history on glass

FACEBOOK IMLAY CITY — It’s been two

He was presented with a certifi-

Lapeer County woman wins big in online lottery

Busker Fest Auction

GOLF LEAGUES FORMING NOW

www.imlaycitychamberofcommerce.org Clair Counties; Out of Counties $32 per year,

2015 CHRYSLER 300 S 2014 CHRYSLER TOWN &

1788 S. Cedar St • Imlay City #1 VOLUME FORD STORE

Whitney-Kelley family recovering from fire

Almont okays anti-vaping ordinance Meal includes Baked or Fried Fish,

Busker Fest Auction returns on April 6th • Whitefish

ENJOY GREAT FOOD & GREAT TIMES

Paint like Bob Ross in fredo, and a Variety of Your

Imlay City at April 6 event

Reading Month is big

Photo by Karen Hibbler

Photo by Maria Brown

Vital role models

Women's History Month. Women's History

role of women in American history. The

U.S. Air Force Airman

Meet the Heroes

The museum will host active and retired firefight-

13355 Burt Road • Riley Twp.

Appointments Available Today!

COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE / • And anything else your Ford, Lincoln

All about science

Spartan Harmony to advance to State

‘Paul the Beatle’ at PIX on April 6

abilities and Stoney’s trict—as part of Women’s

Saturday, April 6th • 7:30pm sing at a Papal gathering of

194, Tuesdays through

Luck o’ the Irish or Boost band with

By Catherine Minolli enthusiasm.

Your Local Agent

Bob Lesko Ty Schmidt

MSRP $30,940 • STK#L19E070

John Barton Meredith Dubbs

REMAINING 2018 INVENTORY SPECIALS

2018 DODGE CHARGER GT AWD

Our Opinion Letters to the Editor

Sitting under shade tree of joy

Altar Society thanks many for success

Measles, Mumps, Rubella...oh my!

Photo by Catherine Minolli

Simplicity is sophistication • Alaina’s best day ever would be traveling south to

“S implicity is the ulti-

info, call Lori at 395-7889. month from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at

West Berlin Imlay City Family of First Congregational Church Markets

Belle Valley Band to host Spring Concert

Saturday, April 6, 2019

Editor’s note: The fol- Enforcement (City Wide)

lowing is a compilation of •04:15 Suspicious

800-865-6981 Extensive Selection

Bluebird: how pleasant a soft rain

Lapeer County FFA awarded

Photos courtesy ACHM