Almont Teen Shares Story of Online Predator: Targeted
Almont Teen Shares Story of Online Predator: Targeted
Almont Teen Shares Story of Online Predator: Targeted
ST. CLAIR
MACOMB
Mania to strike
Imlay City gears up for
Targeted
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
Laura’s disappearance trig-
gered a multi-jurisdictional
Josh Oliver in the audience,
Laura explained that she could
Garage Sale Mania, search and investigation that not discuss certain aspects of the
ALMONT — After three ultimately led to the arrest of a case because of the ongoing
...see page 3 harrowing days under the control 21-year-old Detroit man on April criminal investigation.
of an online predator, 14-year- 30. She did, however, discuss
old Laura Oliver is safe at home On Monday, May 6, a full her state of mind and some of
with her parents in Berlin week after her ordeal ended, the circumstances that resulted
Township. Laura returned to Almont in her sneaking off in the night
The Almont Middle School Middle School to deliver a hand- with a young man she knew only
student was reported missing written message to her relieved through conversations on social Laura Oliver, 14, discusses
Saturday, April 27 by her grand- teachers, school staff and class- media. dangers of online ‘relation-
mother, a resident of Kimball mates. ships’ with classmates on
Township in St. Clair County. With her parents, Naomi and Targeted page 12 Monday.
Program aims
One potato, two at honoring
Potato Growers make
‘Fallen Heroes’
stop at Capac schools,
...see page 5
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
ST. CLAIR COUNTY —
The Blue Water Area Fallen
Kindergarten students in Joanne Majerle’s class take to the track during last week’s ACES Heroes Community Banner
(All Students Exercise Simultaneously) Day. In addition to school-related activities, the dis- Program hopes the public can
trict wants to encourage families to make healthy choices through the 5-2-1-0 Challenge that help them honor veterans, includ-
Bright futures
launches on Monday, May 13. ing several from the Capac area,
Raiders rule
Committee has challenged their been embraced and practiced by something we all want for our townships where the service
school community to focus on schools and community organiza- children and families of our member lived. The banners will
making healthy choices by fol- tions across the country with great school community.” be displayed yearly for one week
Almont emerges on top lowing the 5-2-1-0 model—eat 5 success and they’re confident the Over the last few weeks, fly- prior to and one week after
at Green Devil invite, or more fruits and veggies, have 2 program make an impact in Imlay ers have been sent home with stu- Memorial Day.”
...see page 17 hours or less of screen time, City too. dents that provide background The program hopes to collect
engage in 1 hour or more of phys- “This challenge gives families
ical activity and consume 0 sug- an easy and effective way to Habits page 12 Banners page 12
TRI-CITY
Prepping
Almont High
TIMES School
senior Rafael
Farias inter-
ONLINE views for a
for future
prospective
job during
tricitytimes-online.com Thursday’s
(May 2) 2nd
Annual Mock
Almont Chamber, high school Interview
FACEBOOK partner for ‘mock interviews’ program.
Photo provided
By Tom Wearing
facebook.com twearing@pageone-inc.com
/Tricitytimes/ ALMONT — Being well-prepared for a Area Chamber of Commerce and Jennifer “Many of them had not heard of some of the
job interview is particularly important to Kamman, a commercial recruiter for Kelly businesses that participated in the interviews.
younger and first-time job seekers. Services of Lapeer; and a host of local busi- Having that simple awareness was an unfore-
At Almont High School, staff and local ness owners. seen benefit.”
The Tri-City Times employers teamed up to provide economics Serving as program coordinator was veter- Almont Chamber of Commerce Treasurer
is printed on class students the unique opportunity to experi- an Almont High School teacher Mike Finton, Jim Ligon said the goal of the mock interviews
recycled paper ence the interview process—but before the who helped students establish their personal was to provide Almont students every possible
actual interview. resumes and prepare for a job interview. advantage in their pursuit of employment.
On Thursday, May 2, the high school host- “Once the students had a complete resume, Ligon said he was again impressed with
ed its 2nd Annual “Mock Interviews,” during we worked on their interview skills, such as the preparedness and communication skills
which students were placed in situations con- posture and body language, sample questions shown by participating high school seniors.
sistent with an actual job interview. from and to the interviewer—and their attire. “This year we had another extraordinary
Assisting with the Mock Interview pro- “I believe the students gained much more
gram were representatives from the Almont than simple interview skills,” he continued. Future page 12
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Imlay City prepares for onslaught antiques, collectibles, tools,
toys and much more.
of bargain hunters this weekend “There will be plenty of
features dozens of sales at opportunities to purchase
By Tom Wearing residences and businesses quality merchandise at
twearing@pageone-inc.com throughout Imlay City. great prices,” said Bargen.
All registered sales “And you never know
IMLAY CITY — The appear on the 2019 Garage
long wait for ‘garage sale’ when you’re going to come
Sale Mania maps, which across that unexpected
season is over. are available at Lakestone
This weekend, May gem.
Bank at 1875 S. Cedar St. “Now it’s up to Mother
File photo
9-11, “Garage Sale Mania” (Van Dyke), Tri-City Times
returns to the streets of Nature to provide us some
and other locations. great shopping weather.”
Imlay City, providing local Event coordinator Walt Bargain hunters look for treasures during Garage Sale Mania in Imlay
bargain hunters with a Be careful on city streets
Bargen said residents and Because Imlay City’s City. This year’s event kicks off tomorrow (Thurs., May 9).
wealth of shopping options. visitors can expect to find
Co-sponsored by the streets will likely be busy caution.
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CAPAC — The state’s chose Capac Elementary •First Team: Casey the top ten spots. Each of
potato growers want to con- School for one of their first McCarthy, University of these students have taken a
nect with consumers and stops. Michigan-Pharmacology rigorous course load
that includes youngsters. Last month, Nate Capac third and fourth graders had the chance •Second Team: throughout their four years
The Michigan Potato Chesher, the commission’s to try Easy Cheesy Potato Bites, prepared by Benjamin Kouri. University as Imlay City Spartans.
Industry Commission is marketing manager, and Chartwells kitchen staff in Capac. of Michigan-Environmental Most often when given a
Guthry Laurie of Walther “It helps them put a Sciences choice in their course selec-
Potato Farms hosted an face behind the food and Carlos Gonzalez, tion they chose the more
assembly for third and helps them understand what University of Michigan- difficult path,” Eddy and
fourth graders where Laurie goes into raising potatoes.” Premed/Neurology Gauthier stated in a release.
showed the students photos Walthers—one of the •Honorable Mention: Scholar Athletes were
from the farm, explained state’s largest potato pro- Andrew Antonelli, Oakland recognized for having a
how potatoes are grown and ducers—grows both fresh University-Biochemistry grade point average of 3.4
fielded questions from an and chip potatoes, Chesher Avery Whitney, or higher. Additionally they
attentive audience. said. University of Cincinnati- needed to have participated
Students also had the “The kids were very Architecture in more than one sport,
chance to sample Michigan- enthusiastic and had some •Scholar Athletes: Wes been involved in a student
Photo by Nate Chesher
grown potatoes made into great questions like ‘what Hampton, Saginaw Valley leadership group (i.e.
Easy Cheesy Potato Bites, a was the largest potato ever State University-Science Student Council, Class
Michigan Potato Industry seen?’” Chesher said. Education Council), served as positive
Commission recipe. The state association is Kayla Louwsma, role model and been recog-
“We want to get more partnering with Chartwells, Calvin College-Nursing nized as part of all-state,
potato growers in front of a school food service pro- According to Principal all-conference or all-area
Guthry Laurie of Walther Potato Farms visited
kids and explain what they vider, for these school pro- Brian Eddy and Athletic honors.
Capac Elementary School in April to explain
how potatoes are grown. do,” Chesher said. grams.
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year again. will be held Saturday, May out to Lil’ Ole Lum in the year. You are all so very
t is outstanding, yet not surprising, that Lum Firefighters are 18 from 4-8 p.m at the Thumb for an enjoyable much appreciated. Without
area school districts are prioritizing having their annual “All Arcadia Township Hall in evening of good food, good you we wouldn’t continue
health and wellness for students as what’s You Can Eat” Spaghetti Lum. The cost is $5 each fun and good visiting with to have such successful
now called ‘the obesity epidemic’ reaches Dinner. Come on out to Lil’ and children under 12 eat family, friends and neigh- Spaghetti Dinner fundrais-
Ole Lum for a fun night on free. Remember this is “all bors. ers. All proceeds from these
across the globe. the town. There will be you can eat!” Where else The Lum Firefighters fundraisers are used to pur-
According to recent statistics, about 50-50 drawings along with can you take the whole say “Thank You” to all chase needed equipment.
one-third of American children and teenag- about 100-plus items family out for dinner so those who donated in the —Shelly Swain
ers in the obese category, making child- offered in a Chinese inexpensively? So, bring past and continue to do so Lum
hood obesity a leading health concern for
parents, physicians, and educators. As
many habits are developed and set in the
Firefighters sacrifice for their community
childhood years, it is important that health Editor’s note: The fol- made up of people who ready and willing to go at fires. Sometimes you give
and wellness take top priority to help pre- lowing letter was submitted give freely of their time to all times to save people, your lives in order to save
to every firefighter in serve and protect our com- children and even animals ours.
vent a host of chronic illnesses and disease Lapeer County in recogni- munity. This includes high- from fires. It is because of these
later in life. tion of International ly technical and physical While we’re running sacrifices that we are eter-
Technology has played a role in this Firefighters Day (May 4) training, education, regular out of a burning structure, nally grateful for your ser-
trend toward a more sedentary lifestyle. by Jeffrey Satkowski, exec- meetings, and continued you are running into it to vice to our community. On
According to the American Academy of utive director at Lapeer learning. It also means make sure everyone gets behalf of myself and all of
County Central Dispatch. these volunteers keep a out and is safe. You’re there the people at Lapeer County
Pediatrics, the average child spends more To be a firefighter takes pager on hand at all times to rescue us from automo- Central Dispatch, thank
than seven hours a day in front of a a special type of dedication. and get up when it sounds bile crashes and cut us out you.
screen—be it television, the internet and/or It takes a person who is and respond to the calls for of the vehicle. You’re there —Jeffrey Satkowski
cell phone playing video games or chatting willing to sacrifice not only help. This can be during the to pull us out of the ice cold Executive Director
their time and effort but day, in the middle of the water when we fall through. Lapeer County
or checking social media accounts. sometimes their lives. night, in the rain, snow or You’re also there to help Central Dispatch
Increased screen time means decreased The all-volunteer fire heat and even on holidays. educate us about fire safety Lapeer
physical activity, which can lead to weight service in Lapeer County is The people who serve are and show us how to prevent
gain.
In Almont, middle school students
recently participated in the Active Schools TSC photo contest for 4-H and FFA youth
Challenge, aimed at getting youths up and Tractor Supply residing near a stop on the winners at each of the 10 Since the Mobile Fair
moving for at least 30 minutes each day. Company is calling for 4-H fair’s tour can enter the con- fair stops with a special cer- Tour’s inception in 2016,
Phys Ed teacher Erik Johnson noted that and FFA youth to demon- test by submitting a photo emony. Winners will be Tractor Supply has recog-
strate what it means to be a and caption that showcases presented with a commem- nized more than 100 4-H
students put down their devices and took great neighbor during the a 4-H or FFA project mak- orative plaque and Tractor and FFA youth for their
part in a variety of activities in the gym. retailer’s Mobile Fair Tour, ing a difference in their Supply gift pack in appre- community contributions
Some even joined the school’s new a 10-stop journey across the community. The Mobile ciation of their hard work. across the country. In addi-
Walking Club, which includes both stu- United States. Fair Tour will begin its The “Great Neighbor” tion to honoring contest
The “Great Neighbor” route July 15 at the Fayette Photo Contest closes on winners, the Mobile Fair
dents and staff. Incentives were added to Contest is an experiential County Fair in Washington June 16. To enter, eligible Tour features free, family-
encourage participation. Students earned component of the Mobile Court House, Ohio, and 4-H and FFA members friendly activities and priz-
gift cards to Subway and Tropical Fair Tour where local youth will come to a stop in Tyler, should visit TractorSupply. es to enhance the fair expe-
Smoothie, among other healthy options. are encouraged to submit a Texas, at the East Texas com/FairTour to submit rience.
Imlay City students have long been tak- photo with a 200-word State Fair on September 22. their photo and description, —Francie Fisher
description for participa- Tractor Supply will review contest rules and Corcoran
ing part in the annual ACES Day. An acro- tion. choose winners at random regulations, and view a list Media Contact
nym for ‘All Children Exercising 4-H and FFA youth and will recognize the local of fair stops. Tractor Supply Company
Simultaneously,’ ACES Day is a global
event that was created in 1989 by phys ed
teacher Len Saunders. The goal is to
encourage and promote physical fitness
through exercise. Imlay City Middle
Reaching into bag--er--shelf of tricks
School phys ed teacher Greg Prendergast
has taken it a step further. Every year for
I t’s an old but useful
trick. Well, not a trick,
really, as in a deception to
ing, Volume 4 of ‘Dispatch
Detroit’ (containing two of
my merchant marine
shelf—of tricks...
“The next message you
need is always right where
knows there is no such
thing.”—Richard Dreyfuss.
“Artistic growth is,
ACES Day Prendergast brings in a special fool someone. It’s more buddy Rick’s journal you are.”—Ram Dass more than anything else, a
guest speaker—an Imlay City High School like magic. Like a tool. A entries as he sailed Lake “Tenderness contains refining of the sense of
graduate—who has found happiness and tool that, for me right now, Superior on the M/V W.J. an element of sadness. It is truthfulness. The stupid
success in the physical fitness and/or is in the shape of a crutch. McCarthy) and a volume not the sadness of feeling believe that to be truthful
I don’t mind grabbing of poetry called ‘Whistling sorry for yourself or feel- is easy; only the artist, the
sports industry. for the crutch, though, in the Dark’ sit above my ing deprived but it is a nat- great artist, knows how
This year, the Imlay City School because it’s like a ladder. head here at work. They ural situation of fullness. difficult it is.”—Willa
District has added a ‘5-2-1-0’ challenge for A ladder that I reach for are filled, You feel so full and rich, Cather
students and their families. The program and climb when I want to packed, as if you were about to “Just when I found out
share something meaning- literally shed tears. Your eyes are the meaning of life, they
aims at creating new, healthy habits for ful and worthwhile, except bursting full of tears, and the changed it.”—George
youths while engaging the entire family. my brain has yet to give with moment you blink, the Carlin
Every day, participants are encouraged to birth to whatever it is I’m beautiful- tears will spill out of your “Villainy wears many
eat five (5) servings of fruits and vegeta- grabbing for. And writing ly strung eyes and roll down your masks, none of which so
bles, limit screen time to two (2) hours or about myself has become together cheeks. In order to be a dangerous as virtue.”—
exceedingly difficult and words— good warrior, one has to source unknown
less, engage in one (1) hour of exercise, perhaps even torturous to strands Observations in ink... feel this sad and tender “Love until it hurts.”—
and have zero (0) sugary drinks. Students those who stop by here and heart. If a person does not Mother Teresa
and families track their progress and have each week. So, I pull out strands of Catherine Minolli feel alone and sad, he can- “If you are reluctant to
a chance to win prizes. my bag of tricks, literally them. not be a warrior at all.”— ask the way, you will be
yank it off the bookshelf. Gems of wisdom, tidbits of Chogyam Trungpa; lost.”—Mayan proverb
These are just a few examples of the Five books of quota- nonsense, pure humor and Shambhala: The Sacred “No snowflake ever
efforts being made in schools around the tions; two symbol diction- utter craziness all glisten- Path of the Warrior falls in the wrong
Tri-City area to promote wellness and aries; two volumes about ing like a peaceful moon “We must continually place.”—Zen saying
health. These programs, and others imple- religions of the world, The captured in neatly bound discipline ourselves to “The soul should
mented in area schools, also demonstrate Little Zen Companion, two volumes resting above the remember how it felt the always stand ajar, ready to
thesauruses, a dictionary of gray mass of my brain. first moment.”—Sarah welcome the ecstatic expe-
once again the dedication and forward- global culture, a seven lan- Rather than even Caldwell. rience.”—Emily Dickinson
thinking of area school district officials guage dictionary, an AAA attempt to shape my elu- “If the only prayer you “It is life near the bone
and the school boards they answer to. We guide to Alabama, sive but pressing ideas into say in your whole life is where it is sweetest.”—
encourage parents to work with their chil- Louisiana and Mississippi, something others can gain ‘thank you,’ that would Henry David Thoreau
dren to help make these programs a suc- a Word Book, two diction- from, or write, yet again, suffice.”—Meister Eckhart “Water which is too
aries—Webster’s and about myself (yawn), I “Part of me is still pure has no fish.”—Ts’ai
cess. Random House, two books think I’ll just serve as an wanting to grow up, to be
about natural herb garden- echo for my bag—my an adult, and the other part Tricks page 9
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I n perfect timing, the anniversary. Last Monday ident of Imlay City, abhorrent. have no knowledge as to
word processor appeared night in the Oxford Library, Lengemann has been So, as a sideshow how “team members” may
on the market when I the artist of my first novel active in civil and munici- since the exoneration by have felt. Furthermore,
launched my journalism and I presented a book talk pal groups. Mueller, congressional and of most importance, of
career in 1993. Dyslexic,
I’m a miserable typist and
highlighting the influence
of art in composing and T he Mueller Report is
available for everyone.
Bottom line is there is no
Democrats have now
declared the Attorney
General, William Barr, to
what consequence is it
when the entire report is
out there to be read by
correct every line several illustrating The Mantle.
times I’ve lost contact with my collusion, coordination or be the Great Satan. He has everyone, including
before photographer friend. I’d cooperation by any been labeled a liar and not Congressmen Gerald
advanc- like to tell him about the Author’s book cover American citizen with transparent about the con- Nadler, Elijah Cummings,
ing to twenty-eight libraries I’ve for ‘The Mantle.’ Russia in any attempts to tents of the Mueller Eric Swalwell and Adam
the visited the past several influence the 2016 presi- Report. The criticism Schiff?
salad croissant with fresh dential election. The term stems from his 4 page It is time for this side-
next. months-thirteen this past greens. Jodi Rawlins,
week. Would he appreciate “any American citizen” summary of the report’s show to end. We have far
founder and executive chef includes President Trump findings and his answer to more pressing matters to
While I my joy and trepidation said, “Please spread the and anyone associated a question about unhappi- deal with. Russia and
praised
the Honest Living... when I open doors of the
houses where I sow my
news.”
“I will. Is there a bak-
with his campaign. As to ness by members of the China seeking a foothold
whether any obstruction of Mueller team relating to in our hemisphere by their
blessed
cursor,
Iris Lee Underwood story?
Eye to eye, I greet the
ery in town?”
Jodi pointed to Main
justice took place Mueller the Barr summary. involvement in Venezuela,
the librarian who takes my abdicated his duty. In foot- Even if one assumes China’s military expansion
Street. “There’s Tracy B’s ball terms he “punted” and that the summary issued in the Pacific, North
Internet romanced the plan- donation. I scan surround- on the corner.”
et with email and infinite ing stacks. Thousands of said “I don’t know or I by Barr doesn’t reflect the Korean nuclear issues,
First, I carried The don’t want to decide” and findings of the Mueller China’s theft of intellectu-
information. The computer stories wait for a warm Mantle to the library’s cir-
replaced my presence in hand to slide them off the left it to the Attorney Report (a totally unwar- al property and unfair
culation desk and intro- General. William Barr did ranted assumption) the trade practices, an invasion
The Oxford Leader news- shelf and turn a page so duced myself.
room where I previously they may speak. I leave what any competent attor- Mueller Report has been of illegal immigrants on
“Is Breezy available?” ney would do. He looked released to the public and our southern border,
delivered my column and one more name, title, and “I’m Breezy,” said one
the editor coached me on voice to add to the fiction at that which Mueller pro- they can read it with mini- Iranian promotion of terror
of the staff and took my duced as “evidence” and mal redactions (over 95% and nuclear development,
writing features and pro- or “local author” collec- book. “Beautiful cover,”
files. Instead, I lost sleep tion. determined that considered of the report is un-redact- Russian threats to neigh-
she said, touching the dust in the light most favorable ed) and members of con- boring states and contin-
over Internet and computer Throughout my life, jacket. “Thank you for
failures. libraries and librarians have to a prosecution it was gress can go to a secure ued attempts to sow dis-
your donation.” insufficient to go forward. room in the capitol and cord in our elections,
In conversation with a inspired hope and led me in I studied the building’s
professional photographer the direction I needed to go The only conclusions read a complete report reform of our health care
interior before I left for that can objectively and with the only redactions system, the coming bank-
and self proclaimed philos- to grow personally and pro- Tracy B’s. With ten more
opher, he said, “The fessionally. From east to fairly be reached is that being those required by ruptcy of Medicare and
stops on my tour, I ordered there was no collusion and federal law relating to Social Security systems,
Internet is the beginning of west side of the state, their a coffee and box of pas-
the end for libraries and breed and buildings person- no obstruction. However, grand jury proceedings. the opioid crisis and the
tries. For the record, I rec- that isn’t good enough. Has one Democrat gone to crying need for national
newspapers.” ify a community’s history ommend Tracy’s orange,
I did not believe him. and values. Those residing in the cor- the room to read it? The infrastructure moderniza-
cranberry scone. ridor between New York answer is NO. tion. We don’t need end-
Civilized countries nurture I began last week’s Dear Reader, please
their libraries. Americans library tour with the City and Washington D.C. Attorney General Barr less Congressional investi-
spread the good news. have their undies in knots was asked if he had gations based solely on the
honor and preserve our his- Marguerite de Angeli, Ruth Libraries and librarians are
tory and editorials in print. Hughes, and Capac branch- because what they had knowledge of the unhappi- unhappiness from the 2016
alive and well. And Mr. R’s been promised for over ness of the Mueller team election while stoking the
Public libraries subscribe to es. I arrived in downtown and Tracy B’s are perfect
newspapers, magazines, Capac before the library two years; that Trump, his regarding his summary. He fires of anger as ground-
destinations to quench your associates and his family responded that he didn’t. work for the 2020 elec-
and journals for their opened at noon. I spied Mr. hunger and thirst.
patrons. We read, listen, R’s eatery on a green, well- would all be doing the Subsequently a letter from tion. Instead Congress
Tell them Iris said “perp walk” once the Mueller to Barr was leaked needs to be doing those
and learn. groomed corner. “hello.”
The Oxford Leader has I ordered a delicious, Mueller Report was issued where Mueller was con- things to protect the sover-
Email Iris at turned out to be untrue and cerned about how the eignty of this nation and
since celebrated its 100th chunky chicken, cranberry irisleeu@sbcglobal.net. the report was a big noth- media was portraying the making life better for its
we ask that the information be • One thing on his “bucket list” is to publish a book
accurate. The columns can be a someday.
maximum of three typed, dou- • Casey’s best day ever would be spent traveling with
ble-spaced pages. Send them to: friends.
Tri-City Times, P.O. Box 278, • If he had $1,000 to give to any cause, he would
‘Giving Tree’ gives Imlay City, MI, 48444 or run the
idea by the editor by calling 810-
give it to the International Workers of the World or
some democratic housing organization.
724-2615 or email them to: tct@
Orchard Primary Principal, Jennifer Szlachta (back), is joined by a pageone-inc.com. The newspa-
• His plans for the future include attending the
group of students in front of the school’s ‘Giving Tree,’ where each per reserves the right to edit or University of Michigan to obtain a degree in pharma-
student in grades K-4 shares some kind words about himself or her- reject any column considered ceutical science and begin a career in drug research.
self or others on their very own leaf on the tree. inappropriate for publication.
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Town Talk
Editor’s note: Due to space instructors Lyle Malaski & free meals every Tuesday able. For more info and to breakfast and friendship in appointment please call
constraints announcements Kristina Morton. For info, from 4:30-6 p.m. at Zion sign up call the Family a safe setting every 2nd and 810-667-0448 or 810-245-
will be posted one week in call 810-984-5061. United Methodist Church. Literacy Center at 810-664- 4th Monday of the month at 5549.
advance of the event. Notices 2737. 9 a.m. at Sero’s, 925 Gratiot
must be received in writing Free meals for people in in Marysville. For more Capac Pharmacy is team-
by noon Monday prior to the
publication date.
Free Meals, Food need are offered at the
North Branch Senior Center Support Groups info, call Julie at 810-388-
0868.
ing with Support Million
Hearts by offering in-phar-
on Monday and Thursday macy blood pressure
First Congregational evenings from 5:30-7 p.m. For those that have experi- screenings, 136 North Main
For Senior Citizens Church, United Church of Woman’s Life Chapter 855
Call 810-441-0322 for more will meet at the Lois Wagner enced the death of a loved St. in Capac, Tuesdays, 9
Christ, of Imlay City oper- info. one, a support group is a.m.-6 p.m. Everyone is
ates a Food Pantry every Memorial Library in
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from Richmond at 6:30 p.m. on available facilitated by a invited to come and have
Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 Orchards’ Cupboard Food trained United Hospice their blood pressure read
9-10 a.m. at First p.m. The pantry is open to Pantry is open the 3rd June 4, 2019. Everyone is
Congregational Church in welcome to attend. Service (UHS) bereavement for free.
people needing food assis- Saturday of every month 9 volunteer. Marlette
Almont. Practice led by
Events
tance who live in the Imlay a.m.-noon. Food distributed Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Regional Hospital, 2770
Dina Miramonti, RYT. at 74903 McKay Rd., Bruce
City School District. meetings are held every Main Street in Marlette,
Imlay City Senior Center Located at 275 Bancroft in Twp., 586-336-4673. www. Saturday at 10 a.m. at West hosts this support group the
Imlay City. For more infor- orchardsonline.org. Huge Book Sale at the
“Texas Hold ‘Em” 12:30 Berlin United Methodist 1st Tuesday of each month
mation, including how to Almont District Library,
p.m. For info 810-724-6030. Church, Allenton. in the Administration 213 W. St. Clair St.,
Council on Aging
donate food or money to
support the food pantry, Museums Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Conference Room. For time
and more info, call 800-635-
Almont, MI. Please come
Membership is open to indi- please call the church at meetings are held every 7490 or visit www.marlet- and browse. May 16-24,
viduals 18 and older. The (810) 724-6207 or visit www. The Almont Community Monday night at 8 p.m. at teregionalhospital.org. 2019 Any questions call
Capac Senior Center is fccuccimlay.org. Historical Society Museum St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 810-798-3100.
open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. is open Saturdays from 1-4 in Imlay City. TOPS 620 Lapeer weight-
weekdays. We offer a vari- St. Paul’s Lutheran Church p.m. Please stop by and loss group meets Tuesday Families Against Narcotics-
ety of activities such as fit- ‘Food for Families’ kitchen Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) nights at the Hunter’s Creek Narcan Training. Thur.,
learn about your communi- and Al-Anon meetings are
ness and craft classes, a is open to the public for ty. Society meetings are held Mobile Home Park Club May 9 at 7 p.m. St. Matthews
book review group, cards free, hot meals every held every Wednesday night House, 725 DeMille Rd. in Anglican Church, 220 W.
at the museum on the sec- at 8 p.m. at the Capac
and bus trips. For info, call Monday and Wednesday Lapeer. Weigh-in from Nepessing St., Lapeer. All
ond Monday of the month United Methodist Church,
Lori at 395-7889. from 4-5:30 p.m. 6-6:30 p.m., meeting from are welcome to attend but
at 7 p.m. For more info call Capac, MI. 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more children must be 10 and
Almont and Dryden area This Heart Loves Food 810-796-3355.
info call 810-667-0999. older. For info call 810-728-
senior citizens meet the 2nd Pantry is open the 1st Grief share. Tuesdays at 1 2033 or online at lapeer@
The Capac Historical p.m., Imlay City Sr. Center,
Tuesday of the month at 12 Saturday of each month Society is open to visitors familiesagainstnarcotics.
Fundraisers
p.m. at the Almont Lions from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lamb Steele building on org.
daily from 1-3 p.m. and 1-4 Third St. New series starts
Hall, 222 Water St., for a Gateway Assembly Church, p.m. on Sundays. Call 810-
potluck and program. Call 2796 S. Van Dyke Rd., Imlay Aug. 6. For info or to regis- Zumba Gold. Combines
395-2859 for more info. ter call Tracy at 810-724- Woman’s Life Chapter dance steps with a low
798-8210 for more info. City. 855’s Bottle & Can Drive
The Dryden Historical 6030 or Ginger at 810-724- impact routine. Bring water
Adults 55 and over are The Attica United Methodist 5772. continues all year round. and a face towel. Every
Society’s depot museum will Funds support those in need
invited to Berlin Twp. Church will be holding a be temporarily closed due to Monday and Wednesday
Senior Center to play cards free community meal on the Lapeer Area Citizens as we continue to fight hun- 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
road and sidewalk construc- Against Domestic Assault ger and homelessness in our
from noon-3 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each tion. Watch for info regard- Washington Parks and Rec
other Thursday. Bring a month from 4:00-6:00 p.m. meets 1-3 p.m. every community. Call 810-392- Center, 57880 Van Dyke,
ing the reopening of the Wednesday in the Lapeer 5136 for a drop off point, or
sack lunch, beverages pro- For more info please call museum. Washington Twp. Fee
vided. Senior chair exercise 810-724-0690 or visit www. Court House for personal pick up service for a large charged. Call 586-752-6543
on Tuesdays 10-11 a.m. The Imlay City Historical protection order clinic. For donation. Make a difference for info.
atticaumc.org.
Potluck luncheons will be Museum is open Saturdays info 810-246-0632. today by donating!
served the 4th Tuesday of The Attica Food Bank at from 1-4 p.m. for the 2019 Sculpt, Flex and Stretch.
10A Friday AFG Family The Imlay City Christian Beneficial weight training.
every month at noon. For the Attica United Methodist season. Groups meeting. Imlay City School has discount cards Every Monday, Wednesday
info, call 810-395-4518. Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is FOC Lutheran Church, available for sale. Proceeds
Dinner and card playing,
open from 2-4 p.m. the sec-
ond and fourth Monday of Youth Events 7191 Imlay City Rd, Imlay
City. Contact Ginger Miller
benefit the school’s athletic,
and Friday. Washington
Parks and Rec Center ,
50/50 raffle and prizes of the month. Proof of resi- music and PE programs. 57880 Van Dyke,
high and low for each table Ready, Set, Go! Workshop. at 810-724-5772 for more For more information call Washington Twp. Call 586-
dency and need required. information.
every 3rd Monday at the This is a FREE workshop Imlay City Christian School, 752-6543 for times and
Washington Senior Center, The Capac Community for 3-5 year olds & parents/ Mon.-Fri. 8-4, 810-724- prices.
caregivers! Enjoy fun proj- Romeo Washington Parks 5695.
57880 Van Dyke, Food Pantry, 112 S. Main and Rec. One on one grief
Street, is open each ects that will develop your
Washington Twp., MI
48094, from 4-8 p.m. For Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. child’s skills and prepare counseling provided at both
Romeo and Washington Medical Care Other
info, call 586-752-6543. Please call LOVE, INC. at them for school! Children
also enjoy a snack, story Centers. By appointment
810-245-2414 in advance to only, please call to set up Lapeer County Health Free tutor training for peo-
Swing Dance Lessons at the ensure your food voucher time, and a free book! Call Department, 1800 Imlay ple who would like to help
Port Huron Senior Center, your appointment today
will be received before you the Family Literacy Center City Rd., Lapeer - Regular others in our community
600 Grand Avenue, Port 586-752-6543. Free of
stop in to shop. Any ques- today to reserve your seat at Immunization Clinic Hours: improve English skills.
Huron, every Tues. from charge.
tions, please call Joyce 810-664-2737 and for more (held in 2nd floor clinic Volunteer basis. Please call
7:30-9 p.m. and the 1st and Kaufman at 810-395-7532. info on dates and times. FOR WIDOWED MEN & area) Walk-In, Mondays 1-3 for orientation before train-
3rd Thurs. of the month WOMEN: Lunch-Cards- p.m.; By Appointment Only, ing at 810-664-2737.
from 7:30-9 p.m. with The Capac Kitchen serves Play groups available. Free Friendship. Join us every
6 week sessions. At these Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.-11:30
3rd Tuesday of each month a.m. and 4-6 p.m., Thursdays Volunteer for the Habitat
FREE 90-minute play- from 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at for Humanity of Lapeer
groups, children will par- 1-3:45 p.m. Hepatitis vac-
Cavis Pioneer Restaurant, cine is now available. For County at the office.
ticipate in storytime, devel- 5600 Lapeer Rd. in Kimball Interested parties can call
additional info, to check if
opmentally appropriate Twp. 48074. No RSVP nec- 810-664-7111 and speak to
we accept your insurance,
games and crafts, learn new essary. For more info call Carolyn, Cheryl or Pete at
or to schedule an appoint-
skills, and enjoy a snack Joanne K. at 810-324-2304. 810-660-7823.
ment please call 810-667-
and social time with other This activity is sponsored by 0448.
children. Parents will have
the chance to talk to other
Widowed Friends, a peer
support group www.wid- Free hearing and vision Club News
adults with same-age chil- owedfriends.org. screens for children of pre-
dren. Register now for the school age are available at Veterans of Foreign Wars
next session! Numerous Widowed Friends invites all the Lapeer County Health (VFW) of Imlay City, Post
locations and dates avail- widowed to join us for Department. To schedule an 2492, 598 N. Almont Ave.
(Fairgrounds Rd.) Overseas
c
Veterans Meetings 2nd
Thursday, every other
month, 7 p.m.; Post
Meetings 1st Thursday
every month, 7 p.m.;
Auxiliary Meetings 1st
Saturday of every month,
AREA UNITED
St. Paul’s Holy Redeemer Light of Christ 10 a.m.
Lutheran Church Lutheran Church Community The Imlay City American
4538 Dryden Rd. • Dryden, MI Legion Post 135 meets the
Church
(ELCA)
METHODIST
200 North Cedar (M-53) 4411 Newark Road
810-796-3951 2nd and last Wednesdays of
Imlay City, MI Attica, MI 48412 www.lutheransonline.com/holyred 2720 Winslow Road the month at 7:00 p.m. The
810-724-1200 810-724-2702
8:00 am - BIBLE CLASS
9:30 am - WORSHIP Imlay City, MI 48444 post is located at 212 E.
CHURCHES
email: nlcc@newlifechristian.net 11:00 am - SUNDAY SCHOOL & 1 Mile South of I-69 Overpass Third Street. Contact them
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www.newlifechristian.net
Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ALL WELCOME!!! Sunday Worship 10:30 am canlegionpost135@frontier.
Pastor Tim Martin Pastor Steven Helms
Pastor Alan Casillas
19 Sunday 10 a.m. Service 19 Christian Preschool Available 19
Phone: 810-724-6999 19
com.
Your Hometown
Brightest” award. She has peers, and leading two
MarketPlace
participated in varsity cross clothing drives. She is a
country for three years and four-year Student Council
was team captain her senior member and a two-year
year. In cross country, Erica Mathlete. Jillian also played
medaled at the MHSAA volleyball for two years.
Regional Competition and She will be attending
received an All-Academic University of Michigan -
Team Award. She has also Ann Arbor, and although
participated in varsity soc- her exact major is undecid-
cer for four years and led ed, she will have a Pre-
the team as one of the cap-
tains during her senior year.
Medical focus.
Rachel Tietschert is
Open Sunday!
Sunday! Every Sunday!!
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Erica and her soccer team
won two BWAC titles and
the daughter of Thomas and
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Erica is planning on ed on the Almont’s FIRST
attending Michigan State Robotics team for three Extensive Selection
Come see SANTA
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will major in Nursing.
years where she held the
position of Business Team
of Items
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Dec 24th, 12-2
Paige Hunger is the Leader. She also played VendorDoor
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4.211, and earning the Band, Marching Band, and
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“The trades are good- MASTER Robotics, Merc- above or may have a photo
paying jobs that require O-Tronic Instrument Corp., Berlin Twp. who died in of the veterans is asked to
skills and training,” Garden Engines, Michelle 1918 while serving in call the Veteran Affairs
Yarbrough continued. “Our Belesky State Farm France 24/7 Hotline at 810-985-
World War II 2007. St. Clair County’s program was inspired by a
young people need to be Insurance, Michigan similar fallen veteran banner display in
aware of these fields and Maintenance Management, •Myron C. Edgerton of The concept for the
Allenton who died in 1944 banner program comes Waynesboro, Pennsylvania.
opportunities.” Nova Metal, Inc., Spring
Looking to next year, Dynamics, Trim Star, while serving in Italy from Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, that began scanned and returned to the
Yarbrough said organizers Trims Unlimited, LLC., displaying light pole ban- family.
are contemplating moving Victoria USA, Inc., ners some time ago that “If no photograph can
the mock interviews to an Vintech Industries and feature fallen or missing in be provided, the
earlier date to accommo- Yarbrough Insurance action service members in Department of Defense
date the inclusion of peo- Group. the weeks surrounding Military Service Seal will
Memorial Day. The Blue be used,” Deising said.
Water Area Fallen Heroes Donations can also be
turing numerous high quality items and unique experi- Family members are to the foundation at
ences. Auction items may be previewed at the nature asked to provide original Community Foundation of
center’s website. or good condition images St. Clair County, 500
Tickets are $75 in advance when purchased by Veterans Affairs hope the Blue Water Area of the veteran’s senior high Water Street, Port Huron,
May 27 or $80 at the door. Registration is available Fallen Heroes Community Banners, like the school photo or those of MI 48060 with Banner
online at www.sevenponds.org. one pictured here, will be ready for display in the veteran in their military Program Fund noted on the
2021. uniform. Images can be memo line.
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•House fires
•Natural disasters Howe: We want advocates that truly care about the
•Missing children or people in their community and are willing to drop
the elderly everything they are doing to respond to an incident
where short-term crisis management is needed. That
Almont’s All Academic Team •Unexpected natural
deaths person could be anyone, college degrees or not. I know
there are plenty of people in Lapeer County that match
•Whenever requested
On Thursday, April 25, the BWAC recognized its All-Academic Team for If you would like to that description.
2019. The team included Top Academicians and Scholar-Athletes from become a VSU Volunteer,
Last call
each of its conference schools. Representing Almont on this year’s please stop by the Lapeer ducted as well as an inter-
All-Academic Team are Matt McFarlane, Jackson Brown, Hannah Feys, County Sheriff’s Office, view process.
Anthony Henige, Max Brombach, Paige Hunger and Jillian Terrell. The 3231 John Conley Dr., If you have any ques-
Almont team members were joined for a commemorative photo by
Almont High School Dean of Students Ross Gauthier and High School
Lapeer MI 48446 to pick
up a Volunteer/Advocate
tions please contact
Undersheriff Jeremy Howe for poetry
contest
Principal Elizabeth Tomhave. The highlight of the day was stopping at Application. There will be at jhowe@lapeercounty.
Charlie Brown's Creme Cone for a post-luncheon treat. a background check con- org or 810-245-1322.
TRI-CITY AREA —
Legal Announcements
Last call for entries in the
2019 Yule Love It contest.
Entries are being sought
for the Fourth Annual ‘Yule
Love It’ Lavender Farm &
Letters Poetry Contest.
This year’s theme is
‘My relationship with
STATE OF Creditors of the decedent are
notified that all claims against the
Imlay City, Michigan 48444
810-724-2565
Michigan is hereby amended by add-
ing section 4-41 as follows:
are hereby declared to be severable.
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, nature in my own back-
MICHIGAN estate will be forever barred unless April 17, 2019 Sec. 4-41. Dogs; Offensive rule, regulation, section or subsection yard.’
PROBATE COURT presented to Jeremy Canter, personal Jeremy Canter Conduct. is declared void or inoperable for any Entries will be judged
COUNTY OF representative, or to both the probate
court at 2970 Blacks Corners Road,
2970 Blacks Corners Road
Imlay City, MI 48444
No person who is either an
owner or in possession of a dog shall
reason by any court, it shall not affect
any other part or portion thereof other
by poet Mary Jo Firth
LAPEER Imlay City, MI 48444 and the per- 19-1 violate any of the following: than the part declared void or inoper- Gillett. Her poetry collec-
Estate of Jeffrey Canter. Date of sonal representative within 4 months (1) No person shall keep a dog able. tion, ‘Soluble Fish,’ won
birth: April 18, 1956. File No.: after the date of publication of this which destroys property or trespasses SECTION 3. Effective Date the Crab Orchard Series
19-039295-DE
To all creditors:
notice.
William Lengemann
VILLAGE OF on the property of others, to the extent
such dog becomes a nuisance in the
This Ordinance shall take effect
15 days after publication.
First Book Award (Southern
Notice to creditors: The dece- P81320 CAPAC vicinity where kept.
Illinois University Press)
dent, Jeffrey Canter died June 14, 202 E. 3rd Street NOTICE (2) No person shall permit a dog Certification and she’s also published
2018. To the residents of the Village of to defecate on land owned by another I, Lisa M Lulis, Clerk of the four award winning chap-
Capac. The Village of Capac is or on public land unless such person Village of Capac do hereby certify books, most recently Dance
EMMETT TOWNSHIP accepting letters of interest to fill the
vacancy on the Capac Village council.
immediately removes the feces and
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that Ordinance No. 2019-02 adopted
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Durand
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Capac boys’ track squads ranked first and Seth Helfer, long jump (19 feet) plus the seconds.
third, respectively, last Friday at the Green 100 (12.37 seconds) and 400 (56.62 sec- Rinke, 110-meter hurdles, 19.32 sec-
Devil Invitational in Brown City. onds) dashes; Jackson Malcolm, discus, onds; Aaron Bryan, 300 hurdles, 48.19
Almont’s winning total was 131 points. 105 feet 4 1/2 inches; and Aaron Bryan, seconds; and Schapman, 400-meter dash,
They were followed by Kingston (112 110-meter hurdles, 19.25 seconds; col- 57.23 seconds; claimed Almont’s individ-
points), Capac (108), Millington (87), lected individual event seconds for
Imlay City’s Jaya Forti runs to Brown City (53) and Lakeville (30). Almont. Raiders page 21
first base against Durand.
two-goal effort. Ally Sobek and (48), Capac (36) and Lakeville Sullivan) relays ranked second as
Alissa Hurd (one each) furnished the (32). well. They were timed in 2:08.9
remaining Cardinal goals. Brandi Brady, pole vault, 7 and 4:52.9, respectively.
Sobek (two) plus Lexi Seitz and feet 6 inches; Ashley Santo, dis- Brady, 100-meter hurdles,
Jenna Peters (one apiece) provided cus, 99 feet 2 inches; Valarie 20.03 seconds; and Sullivan, 200
Dryden’s assists. Almont’s Katrina Kline won the 800-meter run at Sullivan, 400 dash, 1:07.56; and
Josie Carpenter handled the goal- the Green Devil Invite. Katrina Kline, 800 run, 2:45.46; Second page 20
keeping chores for Dryden. She fin-
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
tively.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
(810) 724-0254
Thursday, May 9 Wednesday, May 8 Mt. Morris at Imlay City,
Deckerville at Dryden, Girls’ Soccer Almont at Purple/Orange 4 p.m.
4 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 Tourney, Copper Hills, Almont at Grosse Pointe
Marysville at Almont, Imlay City at BWAC 12:45 p.m. Woods University Liggett,
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Boys’ Track
Jodie Adams, 300 hurdles, Heike, shot put, 24 feet 57.43 seconds; supplied 3200 run, 11:59.15; added
51.95 seconds; and Ella 5 inches; Madison Perdue, Imlay City’s individual eighths to Imlay City’s
Kage, 3200-meter run, 100-meter hurdles, 23.54 event fifths. cause.
12:49.76; led Dryden seconds; Erin Paton, 200
defeated by Yale
57.24 seconds to accom- runs; added Dryden’s fifths. week.
Imlay City wins over BWAC rivals Byron (76), Flint Beecher
(67.5), Montrose (56), Flint
Southwestern (55),
up fourth with a shot put
throw measuring 43 feet 1
inch, followed by team-
By Kevin Kissane jump (15 feet 6 1/2 inches) Jillian LeFevere and outright individual event Bridgeport (47), North mate Brant Mohr with a
Tri-City Times Sports Editor along with the 200 (27.1 Winget) and 3200 (Ana firsts against Armada. Branch (36), Goodrich fifth place toss of 42 feet 1
seconds) and 400-meter Lengemann, Mary The Imlay City 400 (35), Flint Academy (32), inch.
IMLAY CITY — The (1:02.65) dashes; Rebecca Lengemann, Kayla (Jillian LeFevere, Dalecke,
Imlay City girls’ track Sich, 100 hurdles, 18.96 Louwsma and Hubbard) Forsyth and Winget), 800
team picked up a 108-27 seconds; and Ana relays also emerged victo- (Jillian LeFevere, Robin
victory over Richmond Lengemann, 800-meter rious. They logged respec- LeFevere, Winget and
and registered an 88-46 run, 2:44.6; provided tive clockings of 54.68 Forsyth), 1600 (Jillian
triumph against host North Imlay City’s individual seconds, 1:52.18, 4:24.94 LeFevere, Hubbard,
Branch in Blue Water Area event wins versus and 10:50.41 en route. Behrick and Winget) and
Conference action on Richmond. Mary Lengemann 3200 (Ana Lengemann,
Tuesday, April 30. The Imlay City 400 (high jump and 1600- Mary Lengemann,
Mary Lengemann, (Layla Dalecke, Carlee meter run), Jillian Louwsma and Hubbard)
Photo by Garrett VanWormer
high jump (4 feet 3 inches) Forsyth, McKinzie Winget LeFevere (100 dash), relays) wound up first as
and pole vault (7 feet); and Jillian LeFevere), 800 Robin LeFevere (200 and well.
Jillian LeFevere, 100 dash (Jillian LeFevere, Robin 400-meter dashes), Ana Robin LeFevere added
(13.79 seconds) and 300 LeFevere, Winget and Lengemann (800 run) and a two-way tie for a long
hurdles 54.57 seconds); Forsyth), 1600 (Sarah Izzy Aune (3200-meter jump first to Imlay City’s
Robin LeFevere, long Hubbard, Aubrie Behrick, run) collected Imlay City’s cause.
Taylor Miller, of North Branch, clears the bar at
More Girls’ track page 20 Goodrich Invitational.
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Imlay City
Second: Almont second, Capac fifth players
congratu-
from page 17 dles, 57.41 seconds; gave 14:30.52; added sixths to late
Almont a fourth. Almont’s cause. Makenzie
dash, 31.44 seconds; Molleigh Rinke, pole Lilly Rodriguez, 800 Hayward
notched Almont’s individ- vault (7 feet) and shot put (2:47.32) and 1600-meter on her
ual event thirds. (27 feet 4 3/4 inches); (6:01.37); paced Capac home run
The Almont 400 Taylor, long jump, 13 feet with a pair of seconds. versus
(Autumn Kwierant, Brady, 2 inches; and Molly Kline, Abigail Aldrich, shot Durand
Taylor and McKinney) and 3200-meter run, 14:28.16; put, 29 feet 6 inches; and this past
3200-meter (Heather supplied Almont’s fifths. Lilly Rodriguez, 3200 run, week.
Fitchett, Molly Kline, McKinney, long jump, 13:23.91; contributed
Emily Kwierant and 12 feet 3 inches; Santo, Capac’s thirds.
Katrina Kline) relays gen- shot put, 26 feet 7 inches; Capac also received
. .
Girls’ Track
ha s S p r u n g . Capac defeated
S p r i n g twice in Marlette
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Time to Get
CAPAC — The Capac
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Soccer
Capac drops
match, 2-1
Imlay City holds off foe, 2-1, at home
encounter it hosted last played well in the
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Friday. midfield area, according to
By Kevin Kissane Starr Howland had both Imlay City Coach Bob
Tri-City Times Sports Editor IMLAY CITY — of Imlay City’s goals. Peterson.
CAPAC — Capac put Imlay City pulled out a 2-1 Jackie Perry and Gia Hart was the win-
up a good fight, only to victory over visiting Amanda Bigger furnished ning Imlay City goalkeep-
drop a 2-1 outcome to host Elkton-Pigeon BayPort in a Imlay City’s assists. er. She was credited with
Marlette in a Greater non-league girls’ soccer Perry and Bigger also 18 saves.
Capac wins, 7-0 visiting Dryden, 2-2, in a Alissa Hurd and Lexi the bottom half of the eighth Orlowski led Imlay City apiece).
girls’ soccer meeting Seitz managed Dryden’s
CAPAC — Capac
earned a 7-0 win against
Monday.
Lizzy Parisot (set up by
Erica Yeashevich) and
goals. Alexis Schuhrke
and Josie Carpenter
collected the Cardinal
Dryden softball tops Genesee twice
visiting Sandusky in a Yeashevich (assisted by assists. By Kevin Kissane against Genesee. In the nightcap, Josie
Greater Thumb Conference Camden Gaedcke) had Carpenter played the Natalie Embree, Becca Carpenter paced Dryden
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
South Division soccer Capac’s goals. majority of the game in net Weiss and Miya Wolff* led with a pair of hits. Hannah
clash last Friday. Haydn Hurley (12 for Dryden, registering six DRYDEN — Dryden Dryden with two hits Peyerk, Lauren Pease and
With the decision, saves) drew the goalkeep- saves. defeated host Genesee apiece. Avery Grondin and Embree tacked on a hit
Capac goes to 2-1 versus
Capac rolls over Brown City, 9-1
twice in a varsity softball Maria Ryan added a hit apiece for the Cardinals.
league foes and 5-5 over- doubleheader last each to their cause. Becca Weiss was
all. Thursday. Riley Knox was the Dryden’s pitcher of record.
Lizzy Parisot led Capac CAPAC — Capac and Samantha King (two) In the opener, Dryden winning Dryden pitcher, She struck out six along the
with three goals. Erica made visiting Brown provided Capac’s goals. registered a 17-1 triumph striking out five en route. way.
Yeashevich (two) plus City absorb a 9-1 loss in King (two) plus
Baseball