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Tri-City Times Wednesday, August 23, 2017

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Spectacular
Locals gather for once

Photo by Jerry Helfer/Helfer photography

in a lifetime solar eclipse
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
ATTICA TWP. With a clear
view of the southern sky, the Attica
Firefighters begin to tackle blaze that ripped through home on Hough Road branch of the Ruth Hughes Memorial
last Wednesday. District Library was an ideal spot to
view Mondays solar eclipse.
Paul Luotonen, a 10 year member of
the club.
Their equipment was fitted with
special filters that allowed viewers to
see the eclipse without any kind of
eye protection.
Luotonen said he opted to stick

Young family homeless

Dozens of people gathered outside
the library and in the adjacent park to
view the phenomenon in the sky.
We heard there were telescopes
close to home for this eclipse but hes
traveled in the past to get closer to the
Spectacular page 12-A

after August 16th fire

here and we didnt
have eclipse glass-
es, plus this is one
of our favorite
places around,
No one injured in blaze that destroyed home Jane Kelley said of
her and grand-
By Tom Wearing Almont and Berlin Twp. firefighters daughter Briannas
twearing@pageone-inc.com arrived at the scene. decision to head to
The flames were already coming the library.

Photo by Maria Brown

ALMONTTWP. A devastating
house fire on HoughRd. Wednesday eve-
ning, August 16, has rendered a young
family of five homeless.
Fire Chief Don Smith said firefighters
responded at around 7 p.m. to the scene in
the 7800 block of Hough.
Smith said the 2,000-square-foot ranch
home was consumed by flames by the time
through the roof when we got there, said Those tele-
Smith. The fire had been going for scopes and accom-
awhile. It was a total loss. panying expertise
He noted that because a car was parked were provided by
in the driveway, firefighters first had to members of Seven
determine if there was anyone in the home. Ponds Nature Brianna Rodriguez-Kelley and her grandma,
Centers Jane Kelley, enjoy the view of Mondays solar
Astronomy Club, eclipse from the grounds of the Attica Township
Fire page 12-A including Atticas library.

WhasSUP?Stand up paddleboarder Bret related challenges. He says

he decided to give SUP a
Schapman takes first in OABI try because he was looking
for a change.
School bells ring By Catherine Minolli
cminolli@pageone-inc.com
On land or on sea...
A runner, Schapman
had participated in a num-
I wanted an outdoor
activity, and I would char-
Area students heading ALMONT
ber of road races and other First page 12-A
back to the clasroom, WhasSUP? Plenty! Just
...see pages 3-A ask area athlete Bret
Schapman.
SUP, an acronym for
stand up paddleboarding,
is the fastest growing
water sport in the world.
A sort of mashup of
Photo by Todd Jolicoeur @toddstarphoto

kayaking and surfing, SUP

Photo by Todd Jolicoeur @toddstarphoto

offers participants a com-

bination of fun, fitness and
finesse in the great out-
doors.

Art in action A total body workout,

Imlay City DDA art
initiative in full swing,
...see page 14-A
Schapman says SUP helps
improve core strength, car-
dio function and balance
without impact. And, Bret Schampan collects first place prize in the
A runner, Bret Schapman took up paddle- Schapman adds, its a dif- 126 paddleboard category at his inaugural
boarding for a new and different outdoor ferent experience every Once Around Belle Isle event earlier this
adventure experience. single time. month.

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DRYDEN TWP. The community is
The Tri-City Times invited to help Seven Ponds celebrate their
is printed on 50th anniversary this Friday, August 25 when
recycled paper the nature center hosts its Party at the Ponds
event.
The festivities kick off at 2 p.m. and last
through the afternoon and evening. Guests are
invited to take part in trail walks, stroll through
a special history display, enjoy complimentary
refreshments and learn more about the centers
clubs and groups.
Everyone is asked to sign a special Party at
Naturalist Earl Neeb teaches a group of children in this vintage photo showing
Seven Ponds Nature Centers original building that opened 50 years ago in 1967.
the Ponds guestbook and share a favorite History of Seven Ponds Nature Center.
Seven Ponds story in a memory book. At 7 p.m., staff will lead a Trail Walk
At 4 p.m., a Trail Walk through Pauls through Earls Prairie, home to native wild-
Woods is planned. The woods are home to flowers.
mature stands of sugar maples, oaks, hickories At 7:30 p.m. the bonfire will be lit and
and beech trees and a variety of birds. Thats guests can enjoy a sweet treat from the flames
followed by a 5 p.m. Trail Walk through the smores.
North 80, a piece of property located across At 8 p.m., set off to explore the Woodland
Crawford Rd. from the centers entrance.
At 6 p.m., settle in for a presentation titled Party page 12-A
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Local police, officals Business briefs...

looking to ID vandals
Damage discovered at a pair
of locations in Imlay City area
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAYCITY AREA
Local law enforcement,
school and governmental
officials are seeking infor-
mation and tips leading to
the individual(s) who van-
dalized property at loca-
tions in Imlay City and
Imlay Township over the
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report that at around 2 Pinnacle Foods IMLAY CITY The
p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, Imlay City Downtown
a resident found graffiti up dividend Development Authority
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JV baseball diamond. announced last week that Tues., Aug. 29 at 5:30
It was also reported its Board of Directors has p.m.
that broken beer bottles approved a 14 percent 123 Escape is located
were found at the scene. increase in the companys at 100 East Third Street
Police Chief Scott quarterly cash dividend, downtown. The business,

weekend. Pike said Monday morn-
ing that the graffiti and
image on school property
had already been painted
over.
Those with informa-
tion about the vandalism
are asked to call the Imlay
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810-724-2345.
For Showtimes &
Park vandalized
Ticket Information On Monday, Aug. 21,
Imlay Township officials
www.ncgmovies.com
reported that the Imlay
or call
Township Park on
810-667-7469 Fairgrounds Rd. had been
victimized by vandals who
1650 DeMille spray painted newly-pur-
Tuesday $5.00 All Day chased park equipment.
For Most Movies Township officials
noted on Facebook that
Newly purchased equipment vandalized over
the weekend. Video is being analyzed in an
effort to ID the perpetrator(s).
the vandals had destroyed
property paid for by Imlay
Township taxpayers.
They further noted that
video recordings of the
scene will soon be
reviewed by the Lapeer
County Sheriff s
Department in hopes of
identifying the suspects.
In the meantime, any-
one with information
about the individual(s)
who defaced township
Facebook photo
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October 9.
the room.
Last month, the com-
these malicious actions
pany announced their net It is fun for families
and provide a safe, clean
sales in the second quarter and friends and is a great
and fun environment for
of 2017 decreased 1.6 way to build a team atmo-
our park users, said Imlay
percent versus one year sphere for a group or
Township officials.
ago. organization, says DDA
Director Dana Walker.
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First grade teacher April Wiltse puts the finishing touches a bulletin board in her Weston
Elementary classroom on Monday morning.
School bells ringing
Tri-City area students head back to classrooms
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
TRI-CITY AREA
The 2017-18 school year
has started for some area
students and more head
back to class while the cal-
endar still says August. one traditional, self-con-
Yesterday, August 22,
was the first day of classes
at the Imlay City Christian
School and on Monday,
August 28, students in
Almont, Dryden and Imlay
City will open their text
books for the first time.
In Almont, students
and staff will ease into the
new school year with a half
day start on Monday.
Today, Orchard Primary
will host a Popsicle Pop-In
from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Yesterday, August 22, was
freshman orientation in the
high school auditorium.
Next week, the Middle
School will host two
Curriculum Nights.
The school day is as
follows: 8:21 a.m.-3:41
p.m. with an 11:51 a.m.
half day dismissal for
Orchard Primary; 7:33
a.m.-2:31 p.m. with a 10:33
a.m. half day dismissal for
the Middle School and 7:23
a.m.-2:25 p.m. with a 10:23
a.m. half day dismissal at
the high school.
In Dryden, State
Superintendent Brian
Whiston was due to speak
at yesterdays Cardinal Day
at the Jr./Sr. High School.
Today, August 23,
Dryden Elementary will
host their annual SnoCone
Social from 4-7 p.m.
At the elementary
Tax foreclosure sales ongoing around area
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
TRI-CITY AREA
Yesterday, 16 properties
were due to go on the auc-
tion block in Lapeer
Countys annual tax fore-
closure sale.
At noon, the first bids
were taken at the American
Legion Post in Lapeer,
according to Treasurer
This Heart Loves
We Are One youth group members washed 55 cars last weekend as
part of Gateway Assembly Church's This Heart Loves Festival. The
Imlay City church offered a range of free services and activities over
two days including haircuts, oil changes, sports physicals and back-
packs for school.
school, the new school year
marks the start of Dryden's
new Montessori program-
ming at the preschool and
kindergarten levels.
Additionally, the schools
makeup will include three
multi-age classrooms and
Superintendent Dr. Stu
tained classroom at each
grade level.
The school day is as
follows: 8:35 a.m. to 3:35
p.m. at Dryden Elementary
and 7:15 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.
at the Jr./Sr. High
In Imlay City, students
will return to buildings and
grounds that have under-
gone a range of projects
and improvements over the
summer.
Our maintenance and
grounds department, under
the leadership of Dan
Campbell, have conducted
a great deal of work on
Imlay City driver Larry Babcock readies his bus for a trip on Monday
afternoon.
Dana Miller.
The list included five
homes, 10 vacant lots and
one commercial property.
Seventeen properties
were foreclosed on for
unpaid 2014 taxes and Elba
Township opted to take a
Hunt Rd. property.
Two properties were in
the Tri-City areaa vacant
lot on Bowers Rd. with an
Imlay City address and a 10
campus and in our build-
ings. In addition to our
routine maintenance work,
a great deal of landscaping
work has been conducted.
Tree trimming, new plant-
ing, weed removal, etc.,
have been ongoing, said
and will have a special
Cameron.
Other physical projects
include the repaving of the
Borland Elementary School
parking lot; the installation
of new sidewalk curbs;
concrete leveling; the addi-
tion of new playground
equipment at Weston
Elementary and roof repairs
at the Middle School.
Monday marks the start
of a new Advanced
Placement Environmental
Science course at the high
school. Outside of the
classroom, teacher Jeff
Gartrell and his students
acre farm on Force Rd. in
Attica Twp.
The minimum bids,
respectively, were $1,200
and $6,600.
Next week, St. Clair
Countys tax foreclosure
auction will take place on
August 30 at the Blue Water
Convention Center.
Among the offerings
there is a large home and
acreage on Capac Rd. in
Photo provided
Photo by Maria Brown
will create a living biolog-
ical/environmental lab
next to the athletic com-
plex. Cameron reports that
in addition to the seed
funding from the district,
Gartrell was able to secure
two grants to help supple-
ment those efforts.
We continue to offer
our early college courses,
blended option available
to students who also attend
courses at Ed Tech. This is
a great opportunity for stu-
dents.
Were really looking
forward to a great year with
our students.
The school day is as
follows: 9 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
at Weston Elementary; 8:50
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Borland
Elementary; 7:40 a.m. to
2:15 p.m. at the Middle
School; 7:35 a.m. to 2:10
p.m. at the high school and
7:30 a.m. to 2:05 p.m. at
Venture High School.
Photo by Maria Brown
Allenton with a minimum
bid of $11,750.
According to the
Lapeer County Treasurers
office, foreclosed proper-
ties are offered first to the
State of Michigan, then to
the local units of govern-
ment, Lapeer County and
finally, the Lapeer County
Land Bank. Properties not
purchased by governmental
entities are then sold at
public auction.
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Public comment
time to increase
at twp. meetings
Almont Township to add a 2nd
opportunity at end of agenda
By Catherine Minolli Groesbeck added that
cminolli@pageone-inc.com the MTA recommends two
opportunities for public
ALMONT TWP. commentone at the
Residents will have more beginning of the meeting
time to express their con- and another toward the
cerns and/or offer feedback end.
at township meetings. The MTA is our
A motion by Gary bible, if you will, and I
Groesbeck to add a second believe we should support
public comment time to the and endorse what the MTA
end of the regular meetings suggests, he said.
was unanimously passed at Sometimes I leave feeling
the August 14th meeting. that the public is not being
Trustee Gary listened to enough. I
Groesbeck raised the issue believe we need to give
based on information and them time to say (their
recommendations from the concerns) rather than wait-
Michigan Township
Association (MTA) as well
ing another four weeks.
Adding the second
as articles on the Open public comment time
Meetings Act. required an amendment to
Groesbeck said the the Townships current
resources concur that there agenda policy, which was
should be adequate time passed in 2009.
for the public to express Trustee Clay Stroup
their views. supported Groesbecks
Were paid to be here, motion to make such an
theyre paying us, and I amendment, and the
think its important that we motion was unanimously
listen, he said. approved.
Photo by Catherine Minolli
Lifesaving gift
Almont Township Trustees Clay Stroup and
Gary Groesbeck look on as Kolby Miller,
CDO of MedStar, donates an AED (automat-
ed external defibrillator) to the township
during the August 14th regular meeting.
Miller added that the MedStar donation
includes training, AED pads and a mounting
box along with CPR instruction.
Free yoga in the park Aug. 23
IMLAY CITY Want to experience the benefits
of yoga? You can do so for free on Wednesday, August
23 as Peaceful Moon Yoga Pops Up in the Park in
Imlay City. Anyone interested in participating is wel-
come to come to Lamb Steele Park (behind City Hall)
from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for a free yoga session led by
Catherine Minolli. Participants should bring a blanket
or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. The Pop
Up in the Park events are sponsored by the Imlay City
Downtown Development Authority. For more infor-
mation or to schedule a Pop Up, contact DDA Director
Dana Walker at 810-724-2135. For a class schedule or
more information on Peaceful Moon Yoga in down-
town Imlay City, contact Catherine Minolli at 586-
255-1275.
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Almont Township seeks

to amend ordinance
enforcement practice
By Catherine Minolli
cminolli@pageone-inc.com
ALMONT TWP.
Officials are taking another
look at the job description
and approach to the job of
the Ordinance Enforcement
Officer.
At the August 14 regu-
lar meeting, Trustee Gary
Groesbeck voiced his opin-
ion that the job description
needed to change from a
complaint only inspec-
ing his frustration about
numerous unresolved
issues.
For several months,
Haynes has emailed board
members and attended
meetings to discuss prob-
lems with the lighting,
greenbelt barrier and debris
that ends up on his property
from the business, among
other concerns.
Hes also been cited
multiple times for a com-
post pile that was created in
special treatment.
In my mind from the
township board point of
view there is no special
treatment going on, he
says. Mr. Francis is on the
planning commission, and
he recuses himself and
goes into the audience
when appropriate and nec-
essary.
With regard to the
lighting, Bowman says the
issue has been taken care
of as the lights in question

tion to an across-the-board
inspection for ordinance
violations.
Were not looking to
be a bully state, but if
theres an ordinance on the
books and theres a viola-
2010, before an ordinance
governing same was rec-
ommended by the planning
commission and approved
by the township board.
Haynes says he believes
hes being targeted for
Facebook photo
have been turned off.
Other lighting concerns
will become moot when
the planned addition to the
Country Smoke House is See hot air balloons launch into the skies over Metamora on both Friday
complete, he says. and Saturday.
Ditto for the lack of

Look up! Metamora Days,

tion, it should be followed
up with and enforced when
necessary, Groesbeck
said.
OEO Joe Israel agreed,
speaking up, and hes con-
founded by what he per-
ceives as the townships
lack of action regarding his
issues and concerns. He has
dumpster enclosure.
Bowman says the addition
site plan calls for the dump-
ster to be enclosed and
located within the building.

Balloon Festival is Aug. 25-28

indicating that he favors a
revision of the job descrip-
tion.
I am very interested in
being able to equally
enforce the ordinances
across the boardequally
and efficiently, Israel said.
The OEO job descrip-
tion will be revised and
presented at the September
meeting, said Supervisor
Paul Bowman.
Thats a step in the right
direction for to resident
Stephen Haynes, who has
raised several concerns
about ordinance and/or site
plan issues at the Country
Smoke House. Owner,
Steve Francis, is the chair-
man of the townships plan-
ning commission.
Haynes, who lives
directly north of the popu-
lar market and eatery,
addressed the board at the
August 14th meeting, cit-
three ring binders filled
with emails, notices, offi-
cial documents and notes
detailing his communica-
tions with township offi-
cials.
I feel Im being plan and a motion was
ignored, and that the town-
ship is giving special treat-
ment to the Country Smoke
House, Haynes says. I
have brought these issues
to the township board and
nothing has been done. I
believe in accountability
and that the Almont ordi-
nances should apply to all
people across the board.
Bowman says the
township has been respon-
sive to Haynes. He says he
met with Haynes not long
ago and discussed the
issues for more than an
hour.
He disagrees that Steve
Francis or the Country
Smoke House are getting
As for the greenbelt,
Bowman says he believes
whats there fulfills the site
plan obligation.
The planning com-
mission approved the site
made and approved that the
existing trees would suffice
as far as meeting the green-
belt requirement, he says.
Regarding the compost
pile, Bowman says com-
plaints continue because
Hayness pile remains in
use.
He is cited for it
because he continues to
use the old pile rather than
following the ordinance
and creating a pile else-
where.
He says the ordinance
is enforced across the
board, but admits that the
only complaint theyve
received involves the
Haynes property.
METAMORA more than 20 hot air bal- Third Degree Burns and
Take in all the unique loons launch into the much more.
sights, sounds and tastes August sky on both Friday The 8th Arkansas/22nd
offered at the Metamora and Saturday nights. Michigan Civil War
Country Days and Hot Air Weather permitting, the Reenactors will be setting
Balloon Festival this launches will happen both up camp in the village
Friday and Saturday, nights between 5-8 p.m., during the festival too.
August 25-26. just south of the Metamora
As the name implies, Lions Hall. Spectators are Before, during and
Metamora Country Days allowed to stand among after these colorful events,
and Hot Air Balloon the nine-story tall bal- guests enjoy local food,
Festival is the definition loons as they inflate. music, art, a craft show
of a small-town summer Fridays schedule and much more.
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Jeff Bubba Brooks was people person

Lapeer County, Imlay City mourn beloved law enforcement officer
By Tom Wearing Brooks was a member
twearing@pageone-inc.com of the Sheriff Departments
Dive Team and the Marine
IMLAYCITY The Division.
ImlayCity Police Friends and family said
Department is mourning Brooks loved his Harley
the death of Officer Jeff Davidson motorcycle and
Bubba Brooks who died was a proud member of the
from cancer Tuesday, Aug. NAM Knights of Americas
15 at the age of 55. Blue Water Chapter.
Brooks name to the Girls Final visitation was on
College Fund. Checks may Friday, Aug. 18 from 10-11
department and the com- tions. be made payable to Diane a.m. at Muir Brothers, to be
munity of Imlay City. He had a rare ability Brooks. followed by a funeral offi-
Jeff was great at help- to work with people he Visitation took place ciated by Pastor Arnold
ing people during very dif- said. Hes going to be next Thursday, Aug. 17 from Bracey.
ficult times, Pike said. to impossible to replace. from 4-8 p.m. at Muir Visit www.muirbroth-
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resident, of the Thin Blue Line orga-
Brooks was nization.
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Pontiac in Most recently, Brooks
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Brooks.
Officer Jeff He gradu-
Brooks ated from
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East High
School in 1980 and attend-
ed Northwood Institute on
a football scholarship.
Brooks law enforce-
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than 30 years, beginning as
the turnkey at the Lapeer
County Jail and Courthouse.
He spent 27 years as a
Lapeer County Sheriffs rience and innate people
Deputy, retiring in
December 2013. cial to both the police
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Rande Listerman voted out
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Village Council
President Elizabeth
Thiemkey did not offer a
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ouster were Thiemkey,
Quail and Stan
Roszczewski. Trustee
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and trustee Dan
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Listermans husband she said with a degree of
abstained.
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missal, Thiemkey said
Listerman also had to
resign from Drydens
Downtown Development
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As an at-will employ-
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Officials cap expense on LCEMS challenge

Almont Township to limit funding to $5,000 for legal claims
By Catherine Minolli
cminolli@pageone-inc.com
ALMONT TWP.
Officials on Monday,
August 14, placed a $5,000
cap on the amount theyll
spend to pursue a legal
challenge to the recently
approved Lapeer County
EMS (LCEMS) millage.
The board also agreed
to revisit the issue once the
$5,000 cap has been
reached.
Trustee Gary Groesbeck
raised the issue in light of
Lapeer County Circuit
Court Judge Nick
Holowkas July 19th deci-
sion to dismiss the lawsuit
against Lapeer County and
Lapeer County EMS filed
by Almont, Deerfield and
Marathon townships.
Im not sure what
expense weve already
spent, but I believe we
need to put a cap on it,
Groesbeck told the board.
That question of
expense was answered
when Supervisor Paul
Bowman said the related
fees have been $2,500 thus
far. Bowman said he was
unsure how much the other
townships had contributed,
and acknowledged that
Deerfield has gone on
record saying theyre not
funding the legal claim.
In the ensuing discus-
sion, Treasurer Roberta
Kudsin and Clerk Carol
Hoffner were vocal advo-
cates for pressing the claim
that the voters were misled.
I think we should go
forward. The voters were
not told the the truth,
Hoffner said. The resi-
dents were not told about
the DDA capture of tax
fund, and I think we should
go as far as we can. Kudsin
agreed.
The wording on the
ballot was not understand-
able. We should proceed for
our residents, she said.
Groesbeck acknowl-
edged the claims, adding
that he wanted to make sure
the township wouldnt end
up beating a dead horse.
I believe its important
to not get carried away on
the financial aspect of this,
he said.
Groesbeck made a
motion to place a $5,000
cap on fees pursuant to the
elimination of the voter-
approved LCEMS millage,
which was supported by
trustee Scott Stroup, and
unanimously approved by
the board with the caveat
that the issue would be
revisited should the cap be
reached.
In 2014, Almont
Township opted out of
LCEMS in the wake of
claims of poor management
and budget issues the
ambulance authority was
experiencing. Following
the resignation of then-
director Galland Burnham,
the authority regrouped,
hired a new director and
shored up its determination
to to tighten its belt.
In the meantime,
MedStar opened a base on
M-53 between Imlay City
and Almont.
Last August, Lapeer
County Commissioners
approved a request from
LCEMS to place a 1-mill
tax for a countywide ambu-
lance service on the
November ballot.
Though voters in
Almont Township rejected
the proposal 2,377 to 881 in
the November election, the
measure passed by 1,532
votes countywide.
In the lawsuit filed in
March, the plaintiffs alleged
that ballot proposal was
not clearly written and that
not relevant to the case.
During the member
sharing time at the
it did not provide a clear Thursday, August 17,
statement of purpose. They Lapeer County
also claimed the proposal Commissioners meeting,
left out important, required District 7 Commissioner
information such as the Ian Kempf placed his
eight local units of govern- thoughts about the lawsuit
ment (a majority of them funding on the record.
being downtown develop- District 7 covers Almont
ment authorities) that are Township, and Kempf was
eligible to receive millage in attendance at their
revenues. August 14 meeting.
Judges Holowkas July Obviously more work
17 decision effectively than $2,500 has been done,
ended the legal battle that he said. Its painfully obvi-
challenged the validity of ous that there is a third
Novembers EMS millage party paying for attorney
vote for the time being. fees.
Earlier that week, the In a follow up inter-
Judge sided with the view, Kempf said he
Plaintiffs when prosecutor believes in transparency in
Mike Sharkey, who was government, and that tax-
representing the defen- payers deserve same.
dants, sought to subpoena I think its extremely
Kolby Miller, CEO of problematic that any muni-
Medstar, in an effort to ciaplity would have a shad-
determine that Medstar was ow funding source to
covering the townships engage in a lawsuit and
legal fees. Holowka ruled would not place that on
the source of funding was record, he says.

Deadline extended for

Chamber Director job
Applications still welcome at Imlay Chamber office
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAYCITY The
Imlay City Area Chamber
of Commerce Board of
Directors has extended its
deadline for candidates to
apply for the vacant
Facebook photo
munity; while the other people an opportunity to
would coordinate Chamber apply for the position,
fundraisers and promo- said Powell. We want to
tions. get the best and most qual-
On Tuesday, Aug. 22, ified person for the posi-
Chamber Board member tion.
John Powell said the dead- Powell said applica-
line for applications has tions may be made at the
been extended to a yet-to- Chambers website at:

Chamber Director posi- be-determined date. executivedirector@imlay-

tion.
The original applica-
tion deadline was Friday,
Lapeer County EMS is exploring options for expansion, including new Aug. 18.
bases, equipment and additional employees. The Chamber is seek-
ing a successor for Wendy
The decision to extend
was made Monday by the
Chambers five-member
hiring committee, which
includes Powell, Kelly
Villanueva, Barb Yockey,
citymich.com
Meanwhile, Imlay City
businesswoman Brandi
Schwab is assuming the
duties of acting director.
Schwab said she is

LCEMSvowing to keep
Muehleisen who resigned Rob Mettel and Dennis now focused on upcoming
the Directors post at the Collison. Chamber activities, to
conclusion of the recent Powell said the com- include: the annual
Blueberry Festival. mittee decided to take a Homecoming Tailgate

its promise to residents

By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
LAPEER COUNTY
Lapeer County EMS
(LCEMS) is moving for-
ward with proposed expan-
sion using funds available
from the passage of last
Metamora area to serve as
the site for a new ambu-
lance base.
LCEMSDirector
Kieth Rumbolt said the
new ambulance base at
3716 S. Lapeer Rd. will
become fully operational
on Sunday, Sept. 3 at 6
Muehleisen had been hired step back from the original Party and Merchant Trick-
in late January to succeed deadline and repost the or-Treat event on Saturday,
Ann Hintz. position in hopes of get- Oct. 28 from 11 a.m.-1
The Chamber is cur- ting more applicants. p.m. in downtown Imlay
rently mulling the logistics He pointed out that the City.
Were moving for-
and potential benefits of August 18 deadline coin- For further details, call
ward with our plans, cided with late summer the Chamber of Commerce
hiring two people to fill
Rumbolt said. Weve activities, including vaca- at 810-724-1361, or drop
the part-time position.
hired three new full-time tions, back-to-school plan- off resumes and applica-
One of those individu-
paramedics to staff the ning and other priorities. tions at the Chamber office
als would focus on serving
Metamora base. Were We want to give more at the Imlay City Hall.
the citys business com-
also moving three current
part-time EMTS up to full-
time status.

Novembers 1-mill levy
for the countywide ambu-
lance service.
The ambulance service
appears to have survived a
legal challenge filed by
Almont, Marathon and
Deerfield townships, ques-
tioning the language and
validity of the millage
request.
On July 17, Lapeer
County Circuit Court
Judge Nick Holowka dis-
missed the legal challenge,
clearing the way for
LCEMS to focus on fulfill-
ing its obligations to coun-
ty residents.
Those obligations
include expanding services
in the northeast and south-
west portions of Lapeer
County, which have been
identified as being under-
served areas.
With that goal in mind,
the LCEMS Board recent-
ly secured property in the
a.m.
As a matter of refer-
ence, Rumbolt said the
base will operate out of the
same building once occu-
pied by Bald Eagle Auto.
The LCEMS Board
recently notified municipal
partners of the progress
being made to better serve
Lapeer County residents in
a letter. improved service.
This has been a
time-consuming process,
Board members said in the
letter. But we have been
steadfast and look forward
to having the new base
open in coming weeks.
Rumbolt said the
ambulance provider also
intends to open a base in
the northeast portion of the
county, a plan that is cur-
rently being negotiated.
Encouraged by recent
developments, Rumbolt
offered a glimpse of things
to come.
NEW BUSINESS . . .
Were very excited
and looking forward to
being able to provide bet-
ter service to areas that had
been underserved.
Tom Youatt, Imlay
City Manager and an
LCEMSBoard member,
said he is pleased that the
ambulance service is
poised for growth and
These are all good
signs, said Youatt. Weve
prevailed in court and we
can begin to deliver on the
promises we made to
Lapeer County residents,
Rumbolt added that
LCEMS has agreed to
waive and reduce some
fees associated with Lapeer
County residents medical
treatment and transporta-
tion costs.
Thus far, those waivers
and reductions have result-
ed in a total savings of
$60,000 to residents.
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Unscheduled excitement
during visit to Armada Fair
Imlay man snaps photos of gathering storm cloud
By Catherine Minolli
cminolli@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY
Dean Aubertin knows a
thing or two about disas-
ters.
In January, the home he
and five other loved ones
occupied on M-53 north of
the city went up in flames.
Fortunately, no one
was hurt. But in the after-
math, Dean has found him-
self working hard to get
back on his feet without
much cooperation from the
insurance company.
So when he saw a huge,
gathering storm cloud
when he was at the Armada
Fair to take in the Figure 8
races on Thursday evening,
he wanted to do something
about it.
I looked up and there
it was right in front of me,
Aubertin says. A few
other people were noticing
it too, saying hey, look
Art in the Rough sponsors sought
Donors offered VIP status to September 30 bash in downtown Imlay
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY
Sponsors are needed to
help fund this years Art
in the Rough program
coming to downtown Imlay
City on Saturday, Sept. 30
from 5-9 p.m.
Co-organizers of the
event are the Imlay City
Downtown Development
Authority (DDA) and
Lapeer Art Association
(LAA).
DDADirector Dana
Walker said 15 or more art-
ists are expected to display
and sell their works in
buildings along Third
Street and in Pop-Up gal-
leries.
The event is open to
people 21 years of age and
older. Tickets are now
available at the Imlay City
offices, the Mulefoot
Gastropub and the Lapeer
Art Association gift shop
located in Gallery 194 in
downtown Lapeer.
Pre-sale tickets are
$15, while tickets will be
$20 on the evening of the
event. The cost of the ticket
includes admission and
complimentary beer and
wine tasting.
Meet up for VIPhour
VIP tickets are $50 and
include admission, wine
and beer tasting and a
meet and greet with the
artists from 4-5 p.m. at the
Mulefoot.
During VIP hour,
guests receive a compli-
mentary commemorative
glass, two specialty drink
tickets, appetizers and a
raffle ticket to win a piece
of art from an LAA mem-
ber.
VIP members will also
enjoy music by local musi-
cian, Jamie Marvin.
Walker acknowledged
the Milnes Auto Group for
sponsoring VIPactivities.
Diamond donors
Walker pointed out that
event organizers have
added a Diamond in the
Rough sponsorship cate-
gory for individuals and
businesses wishing to dem-
onstrate their support for
the arts in Imlay City.
Donors of $150 or
more will qualify for pro-
motional benefits that
include two complimentary
tickets to the main event.
The main event
includes music by Untamed
Beauty and a speed paint-
ing demonstration by
Martina Hahn.
We are thrilled with
the Lapeer Art Associations
over there, theres a funnel
cloud!
Aubertin says people
werent overly alarmed,
but there was a growing
concern that authorities
should be notified.
The cloud seemed to be
gathering steam right over
the beer tent, where a sher-
iffs deputy was stationed.
We pointed it out to
the deputy but he said there
was nothing to worry
about, Aubertin says. He
checked his phone and said
it showed the storms were
too far south and there was
no reason to be concerned.
As it turns out, a torna-
do did briefly touch down
in Deckerville Thursday
evening.
According to MLive
Michigan, a trained weath-
er spotter reported the fun-
nel cloud sometime after 8
p.m. A warning was issued
for Tuscola and Sanilac
counties after a meteorolo-
support of the arts in Imlay
City, said Walker. The
DDA and Imlay City
Chamber of Commerce
knew the collaboration
with the LAA would be
beneficial.
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photo sent by the weather
spotter did show the rem-
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However, it turns out
Aubertins sighting and the
brief touchdown in
Deckerville are most likely
not related, says Jordan
Dale, meteorologist with
the National Weather
Service in White Lake.
The storm that pro-
duced the tornado in
Deckerville was a pretty
small storm on radar, Dale
says. There were other
storm cells that developed
in a broken line, so its pos-
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area that could have pro-
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Dale says there were
strong storms that passed
through Lapeer County
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They been a pleasure
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Fair grandstands last week.
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left have been all ignited a despicable collective Who was more wrong?
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President Trump with his minority, black, Catholic, While the South fought for
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regarding Charleston, S. have their beliefs. But they sionists say it was all pro-
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Center; Pauls Collision &
igating new territory, and for others it Towing; Novaks Supply;
means hopping on the bicycle or bus to Dr. Loren DeCarlo, Family
get to school. First Health Care; Deanna
Whatever the situation, the National Rziemkowski, Family
Safety Council (NCS) advises neighbors First Health Care; Karey
S. Hartford, Family First
to be on the alert for increased traffic Health Care; Sparkles the
both pedestrian and vehicularand Clown LLC; Henry Schein
remember to slow down and look twice
to stay on the safe side. Support appreciated
If youre a parent dropping students To the Residents of the
off at school, be sure to familiarize your- Village of Dryden, it has
self with the schools protocol. Dont been my pleasure to serve
double park, it blocks visibility for other you as the Village of
children and vehicles; dont load or Dryden Treasurer/Deputy
Clerk/DDA Secretary for
unload children across the street from the almost 10 years. I have
school; and when possible carpool to enjoyed getting to know so
reduce the number of vehicles at the many of you as we worked
school. together to make a better
For motorists, remember that we share
Heart of the home at kitchen table
the road with numerous pedestrians.
According to to research by the NCS,
most of the children who lose their lives
in bus-related incidents are 4 to 7 years
old, and theyre walking. They are hit by
I ts rare, but highly cov-
eted when someone new
sits at my kitchen table. Its
the bus, or by a motorist illegally passing like a cross between going
a stopped bus. NCS advises the following to church and sitting at the
precautions, which go a long way toward local watering hole
keeping youngsters safe: Dont block the sacred and authentic. A cel-
ebration of the past and the
crosswalk when stopped at a red light or
waiting to make a turn, forcing pedestri-
ans to go around you; this could put them
in the path of moving traffic; in a school
zone when flashers are blinking, stop and
yield to pedestrians crossing the cross-
walk or intersection; always stop for a
school patrol officer or crossing guard
holding up a stop sign; take extra care to Observations in ink...
look out for children in school zones, Catherine Minolli
near playgrounds and parks, and in all
residential areas; dont honk or rev your present. Another shadow
engine to scare a pedestrian, even if you upon its surface, the shift-
have the right of way; never pass a vehi- ing energy of its gathering
cle stopped for pedestrians; always use history.
extreme caution to avoid striking pedes- The porcelain-topped,
scroll-legged black and
trians wherever they may be, no matter white farmhouse style table
who has the right of way. was a present my grandfa-
Remember, motorists share the road ther gave to my grand-
with school buses too. If youre driving mother in 1935.
behind a bus, allow a greater following I especially like seeing
distance than if you were driving behind it in my kitchen because
Im named after that grand-
a car, and stop when the yellow lights ma, my dads mom,
begin flashing. It is illegal in all 50 states Caterina. My folks chose
to pass a school bus that is stopped to to Americanize the lyri-
load or unload children. Never pass a bus cal Italian name, but some-
from behind or from either direction if times Tommy Boy
(Wearing) calls me
youre on an undivided road if it is Caterinaand my brother- raised around that table and
stopped to load or unload children. If the in-law Giancarlo always
yellow or red lights are flashing and the calls me Caterina.
stop arm is extended, traffic must stop. Caterina Minolli died
The area 10 feet around a school bus is when I was six years old. I
wish I had more time with
the most dangerous for children; stop far herour champion and
enough back to allow them space to safe- protector. She didnt speak
ly enter and exit the bus. Be alert; chil- English, but we managed
dren often are unpredictable, and they to communicate nonethe-
tend to ignore hazards and take risks. less.
Be alert. Stay safe this school year. I never met the man
who bought the table for
sacrificed on the altar of
the pro-abortion mantra.
The so called moral ground
of the non- permit protest-
ers gets a little soft when
their pro-abortion beliefs
come into the mix.
Again the KKK, etc.
are groups that should not
have speaking rights, but
our constitution gives
them that right. Look at
Afghanistan where the
Taliban started by destroy-
ing religious statues they
did not believe in. So when
groups start saying that all
Confederate monuments
a huge success. We began
the week by giving out
$10,000 worth of gas at our
Gas Giveaway on Tuesday,
August 8, to more than 600
vehicles and filled the gas
tanks of 162 veterans! The
event continued into the
weekend with nearly 1,300
Dental; Nicks Country
Oven; Mikes Hauling;
Great Clips, Imlay City;
William White DDS;
Lapeer County Sheriff;
Lapeer Walmart; Heavenly
Acres Greenhouse; Lapeer
Rent All; Tri-City Times;
WMPC-1230 AM; Smile
FM; Romeo Theatre;
Kroger; Shopko; Home
Depot; NCG Cinema
Lapeer; Maryland Fried
Chicken; Big Boy; Panera
Bread; Target; McDonalds;
Starbucks, Lake Orion;
Starbucks, Lapeer;
Grondins, Almont;
community for everyone. I
have taken the position
seriously and have always
strived for transparency
and accountability in the
village administrative
office. I sincerely appreci-
ated your support.
Rande Listerman
Dryden
her, my grandfather Carlo
Minolli, but Ithink about
him a lot. I wonder if we
look alike or share similar
mannerisms or tastes for
things other than the cer-
tainty of homemade pasta
and wine. I wonder about
what I could have learned
from himif hed be
proud of me, what hed
think of the world today. I
realize its possible to miss
someone I never knew but
whose actions shaped my
entire life. Had he not left
Italy for North America
(the first time by himself at
the age of 16), wed still be
there. Eventually he sent
for Caterina, and my dad
and my aunt, and made a
new life here. Im very
grateful for that.
The kitchen table Carlo
bought sat in my folks
basement for yearsacting
as a catch-all until I, pos-
sessed by spirits stronger
than the fear of rejection,
boldly asked them if
Icould have it.
The folks had grown
quite used to its presence,
similar to the way spouses
often take each other for
granted. Until I had asked
for it, they had become
oblivious to its intrinsic
worth because they were
which food, conversation
others just like it. It was
outmoded, small and old
fashioned and they had
another, bigger and beauti-
fully functional table that
we were raised around.
The folks were happy
that I wanted it, so they
cleared it off and brought it
over. It was an immediate
and perfect fit.
The old table seats four
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must go isnt that saying this land our free land is no
unless one follows the more. Before one buys
creed of the anti-history into thinking only one
group, one must submit to view is acceptable, think
their thinking. Isnt that long and hard.
like the Taliban? Once Respectfully,
only accepted speech David Naeyaert
and thought is the rule of Allenton
A wonderful telling
What a wonderful issue.
telling of Tri-City Times Thank you for
writer Tom Wearings helping all of us share
dad, Mr. John Johnny the event and Toms
Wearings story in the familys wonderful story.
Observations in Ink Jan Chisnell
column in last weeks Dryden
people in attendance. We 44 show cars in attendance.
completed 52 sports physi- Again, thank you for
cals and 28 health checks, your support. It is greatly
gave 139 hair cuts, passed appreciated.
out 385 backpacks filled Sincerely,
with school supplies, did 44 Pat Wampler
oil changes and vehicle Family Life Pastor
inspections and 55 car Gateway Assembly
washes. Our car show had Imlay City
Sherris Barber Shop; of their generous giving,
Dusty Customs; Cadillac
Oil Company; Lyden Oil;
we were able to do the fol-
lowing: gave away
Innovative Fluids; Sterling $10,000 in free gas, which
Heights Dodge; NAPA; included a full tank for
Suburban Ford; Parts Plus; 162 veterans; gave away
Jeggs; Capital Tire; Jasper 384 backpacks filled with
Engine; Birmingham school supplies; passed
Bloomfield Mobile out tons of clothing; did
Detailing; Rowerdink/ 44 oil changes and auto
Automotive Parts; inspections and 55 car
Haggerty Summitt Racing; washes; gave 139 hair-
National Parts Dept.; cuts; did 28 health checks
Inline Tube; Sterling Car and 52 sports physicals
Care; Kohls Volunteers. and gave away 6 bikes, 1
Thank you Gateway go-kart, 3 gift baskets and
Family for all your giv- several gift cards. Because
ing! of the generosity of our
We were able to min- congregation as well as
ister to over 2,500 people
during the course of the
the above businesses, all
of these things were free
week, which began with to the community!
our Free Gas Giveaway The heart of this min-
on Tuesday and conclud- istry is to meet the needs
ed with our Festival on of our community through
Saturday. love, acts of service, and
The people of Gateway providing resources to
came together and pro- empower all people.
vided close to $25,000 for Sincerely,
this event by giving in Jeffrey S. Krist
special offerings. Because Lead Pastor
Photo by Catherine Minolli
Porcelain on side of kitchen table is worn
where Caterina rolled out handmade pasta.
when its not extended, and sat at that table to dinner
six very comfortably when it has supported so many
the one side is pulled out. elbows and hands, plates
There have been times and wine glasses and can-
though not recentlywhen dles and books. Id fill 82
Ive crammed way more years worth of unmatching
place settings that that glasses of all shapes and
around it, and other times sizes from jugs of home-
when its not been big made wine and lead a toast
enough for just two. to everyone who ever sat
The porcelain design is around it, invited and wel-
worn thin down the length comed by me with my
of one side of the table. grandma and grandpa smil-
Thats the side Caterina ing approvingly on the
stood in front of as she gathering from the head
kneaded, rolled out and cut seats.
by hand years and years It seems that whenever
worth of pasta dough. anyone I care about comes
Sharing a meal with over we end up at that
someone at that table is table, which is still as stur-
like extending my family. dy and useful as the day it
It becomes a bridge over was made. Like in many
households it is the central
or silent reflection passes meeting place, made more
from one to the other, gen- comfortable by its imper-
erally with ease. fections and more endear-
I like to imagine all of ing by its age. A true lega-
the meals it has hosted, all cy of which to aspire.
of the laughter it has wit- Note: This is a revision
nessed and the tears that and amplification of a col-
have splashed and pooled umn that was previously
on its worn surface. published in Observations
Sometimes I wish I in Ink.
could close my eyes and Email Catherine at
call everyone who has ever cminolli@pageone-inc.com

Fond
memories
of special
friend
Editors note: The
following guest column
was submitted by John
Lengemann of Imlay
City. Lengemann, an
attorney, is active in
local municipal and civic
groups.
Barbara A. Kanaziz
R.I.P.
1934-2017
O ne week after Labor
Day in 1968 a tall,
slender and very attrac-
tive lady was brought to
my office. She was there
at the urging of Jim
Morrice to interview for
a secretarial position. I
had begun working in
Mr. Morrices law office
a week prior. It didnt
take long for me to rec-
ognize that if she wanted
the job, I wanted to hire
her. She did and thus
began her thirty four year
career; beginning as a
legal secretary and later
as our office manager.
Over the years Id go
to her office, vent my
complaints about judges,
case outcomes or what-
ever else was aggravat-
ing me at the particular
time. With great patience
shed tolerate my rants answer, another
and then offer her view
of the matter which, in
most cases, gave me
pause to reflect and reex-
amine my desired
response to the perceived
affronts. She was an
excellent sounding board
and her sound advice was
genuinely appreciated
and usually followed.
There were times I
ignored it to my detri-
ment.
Her friendship,
together with that of her
husband, became a social
friendship as well as a
business one. It began
with the annual Imlay
Area Chamber of
Commerce Christmas
dinner celebration where
all of the members of the
firm, with their spouses,
would attend. It expand-
ed by sharing a table at
the Imlay City Rotary
Clubs Premier Night
where Barbara and Art
would always get to the
event early and assure
Id have a seat at the
table with them. As the
years passed Art also
began providing various
services for the law firm
and their daughter-in-law
became a full time secre-
tary as well. Each year,
with the same certainty
as the swallows returning
to Capistrano, I could
expect a Christmas deliv-
ery of citrus fruit from
Florida, courtesy of
Barbara and Art.
Sixty-five years ago
Barbara was working as
an 18-year-old waitress
in a restaurant when a
young soldier, who was
home on furlough, came
in. When Art first saw
her he knew she was the
one. That very day he
asked her to marry him
and two weeks later they
married. They lived their
vows in sickness and in with the kids and grandkids
health, in good times and
bad; all the while raising
four children until her
death they did part.
I am saddened by her
passing. I shall miss her.
She was more than just a
loyal and faithful
employee. She was a
friend, particularly at a
time in my life when I
needed one. Having
known her for nearly
fifty years it is difficult
to contemplate a world
without her in it. We are
all a little worse off by
her absence. But, I am
reassured by the certainty
that she is with her Lord
in whom she had an
unwavering faith.
The Mackinac Bridge...awesome!
When is awesome really awesome
A while back I was tak-
ing on the phone with
a young woman (well she
sounded young) about
something.
I cant
All the Liblong day..
recall all
of the little
details but
the con-
versation
involved
her asking
me a ton
of ques-
Rick tions. And
Liblong every time
I answered
a question
she said,
Awesome! Another
Awesome.
Now, my answers were
all correct and may have
even been a little clever (I
love to kibitz with people)
but I can assure you that
not one of them was awe-
some. Not even close.
Another time recently I
was visiting a friend of
mine who has a cute little
dog. My friend would toss
a stick that was about as
big as the dog and, sure
enough, the dog chased it
down and returned it drag-
Chasing the Suns shadow
A ll this talk about the
solar eclipse calls to
my inner stargazer. How
could I possibly stay
behind this weekend when
millions of Americans are
chasing the suns shadow
from coast-to-coast?
It all began two weeks
ago after my husband and I
returned from my annual
pilgrimage to Kentucky. A
friend and fellow writer
called to discuss some
business. Afterward, know-
ing my southern ties, she
said, Weve planned our
vacation to view the solar
eclipse in North Carolina.
Ive not heard about
it, I confessed.
Oh? Well, its been 99
years since the last total
eclipse across the United
States, she said. Were
excited about seeing it.
We said good-bye, and
I dismissed this remarkable
event and any hope that
Mel and I could leave our
harvest another August
weekend.
Then yesterday while
cooking peach, ginger, lav-
ender jelly, I received an
email. Ill be in Nebraska
watching the solar eclipse
Saturday through Tuesday.
Now, that was my tip-
ping point. If an over-
worked editor has sense
enough to capture this
heavenly miracle with his
family, Id better rethink
opportunity versus respon-
sibility. After all, we wont
be around for the next solar
eclipse.
I returned to peeling
peaches. Mel stood to my
left, slicing them into a
measuring bowl.
Blessed be the wise
counsel of the kitchen sink!
Running water. Sweeping
vistas outside the window.
The scent of tomatoes,
green bell peppers, and
cucumbers awaiting my
Imlay City bridge. Functional, not awesome.
ging it along as best he
could.
My friend said, Isnt
that awesome? No, that is
not awesome. Dogs have
been doing that for hun-
dreds of years. Cute,
maybe, but awesome? No.
That word is bantered
about way too often, in my
humble opinion. You may
have heard me say that
before. But as someone
who has made a living
using words, I think that
words matter. They mean
something. And not every-
thing, to be sure, is awe-
some. When used inappro-
priately it diminishes the
word. Then when some-
thing really IS awesome
and you say it, it has no
TLC. family gathers before sun-
Honest Living . . .
Sweetie,
my long-
departed
Cocker
Spaniel
and fellow
stargazer,
came to
mind. As a
teen, when
our small vacant tables.
home grew
loud and
crowded, shed follow me
out the front door to our
grassy patch. We cuddled
and studied the constella-
tions.
How many tomatoes
are ripe for harvest? I
asked Mel.
A lot.
Would you pick them
so I can put them up after
the peaches?
Sure.
Turned out that many
tomatoes needed to ripen.
So, like Uncle Tab does, I
spread newspaper on the
kitchen counter and
arranged the tomatoes
green side up. Are there
any beans to pick?
No, they need a few
more days to fill out.
Enough time to see
the totality of the solar
eclipse?
He smiled. I guess.
Youll have to call Sue for
the hens and Mo.
Done.
But you probably
wont find a room, Sue
said.
Wrong.
It is Saturday, 2:15
p.m. Were packing slotted
spoons and sheets of white
paper for our journey into
the path of totality from
Oregon to South Carolina,
that one spot in Franklin,
Kentucky where we will
watch the Great American
Solar Eclipse with our back
to the sun.
Today, my side of the
Photo provided
Photo provided
WOW factor. Awesome
should elicit a WOW! I
think, dont you?
Let me share some
examples. Is the railroad
bridge over M-53 in Imlay
City awesome? No.
Functional, aesthetically
pleasing maybe, but not at
all awesome.
But how about the
Mackinac Bridge?
(Pronounced Mack-i-naw
for you non-Michiganders)
YES! Now theres a defi-
nite WOW factor so it
qualifies as awesome.
Every time I see or cross
that bridge, either driving
or walking on Labor Day, I
am continuingly in awe of
Awesome page 10-A
set for a wedding, the last
of my nieces and nephews
to marry their beloved. I
will dance with my sisters
and husband.
Dear Reader, tomorrow
morning two senior star-
gazers will rise early with a
cooler of food, just in case
Cracker Barrel has no
Please stay tuned for the
rest of the story.
Email Iris at
irisleeu@sbcglobal.net.
Seller concessions explained
Alex,
I received an offer on
my home where the
buyer wants me to pay
6% of my sales price
towards their mortgage
closing costs. This
amounts to $9,000. Why
would I pay $9,000 of
their costs as well as pay
my own costs also?
P.K., Attica
P.K., This is a question
I get from every seller
when they get an offer on
their home. This type of
situation is called Sellers
Concessions. First thing
to understand is you are
not paying their costs.
They are paying you
$9,000 more for your
home so that you can
credit them to cover their
closing costs to allow
them to get into the home
with little or no money
down. Most homes in this
area sell using a loan
secured by the backing of
the US government, i.e.
FHA or Rural
Development (USDA).
These government loans
allow the seller to pay up
to 3% in FHAs case and
up to 6% in RDs case of
the buyers closing costs.
For example, in your case
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Keeping up is
fun for a day
S teady by jerks! opportunity to see some
the answer our good high school soccer
nephew a few hundred and visit with the rest of
miles to the west typically the family.
gives when we ask how By the time we navi-
things are going. gated the torn up parking
Eclipse chasing, lot /aka construction zone,
writes a niece who lives we were beginning to
several hundred question the whole
miles east of here. idea. Do you
Pretty much clean
suppose were in
across the coun- the right place? I
try. was starting to ask
Took home Mike, when I saw
the championship the other grandma.
trophy last night in Oh! Good!
Tampa. I dont Someone we
think any know! I said as I
Gravedigger fans
were disappoint- cranked
window.
down my
ed, posts another Are you
nephew from the alone? I asked
Midwest. her.
We kind of understand Les has a Gideons
the steady by jerks meeting. I have to get out
answer. Technically, Harris of this parking mess to
became our nephew when pick him up at noon.
he married Jacki, our old- But it gave us good
est niece. The two of visit time with her. And
them, self-employed and someone to help us figure
parents of four (who also out where we had to be,
recently became grandpar- and when. Ten-fifteen;
ents), have over the years 12:45; 3:15 or something
skillfully balanced a cou- like that was the game itin-
ple of businesses with late- erary, with JV matches
night conversations with tucked between. Our kids
their teen and young-adult (Mark and Joan) had the
children. first shift in the snack
Jacki recently posted a pavilion. At noon they had
Just keeping it real com- a parent meeting.
ment to give a little Somewhere in there, they
dimension to the flippant fed the players. Setting up
steady by jerks one-size- serving tents. Moving pic-
fits-all answer, to let us nic tables. Hauling coolers.
know it doesnt all JUST They were on overload for
happen! most of the day, but found
The eclipse-chasing I time to visit a little during
understand, now that I most of the games. Since
think of it that Annis hus- they insist on their kids
band Chris occupation taking some type of sport,
involves building stuff for their time gets spread a lit-
Nasa. tle thin, so it looked like
And, well, Tyler has we wouldnt be seeing the
NEVER wanted to do other kids, but the last hour
ANYthing but drive paid off for us. Leslie got
Monster Trucks. Figured out of work in time to pick
he did not need a Plan B. up Aly from her carpool
Globetrotters that they (Traverse City outing for
are, its probably hard for her Track or cross-coun-
these young folks to imag- tryalong with Bevis,
ine that the old folks in their exchange student/
the family are perfectly brother from Hong Kong,
content to sit on the back who is involved in the
deck and watch the clouds same sport. So we got to
go by for a few minutes see all of them for a little
most evenings. while. Leslie had thrown
But we are. her javelin in so she could
Well, we did budge get a little Dad/Daughter
when one of the kids time in practicing in the
called and invited us to back field after the tourna-
watch a grandkids soccer ment and before taking off
tournament. for her senior year at col-
It amounted to a good lege on Monday.
two hour drive each way, Such a breakneck pace!
and lots too much bleacher A pace meant for much
and sun time for our age; younger folk. We could
but of course we went. NEVER keep that up at our
With the crazy-busy life age. But it was fun for a
their family leads, we fig- day.
ured if we wanted to see Email Willene at
them, this was a good willenetanis@aol.com.
tle down. On a side note,
Ask I am not sure if we forgot
or maybe most people just
Alex... dont care but borrowing
to buy a home for more
The real
estate and than it can be sold for is
mortgage what lead to 2008. Do
expert!
you think any bank would
give you $150,000 for a
home worth $141,000 if it
was their own money on
the line? With the govern-
you are asking $149,900. ment backing the loan it is
They offered you we the taxpayers who take
$141,000 but also want the risk. Personally, Id
you to pay $9,000 of their like to get the government
costs so they upped their out of the housing loan
business. All they do is
offer to $150,000. You
create bubbles by incentiv-
need to only think of the
izing borrowing which
offer as for $141,000 even
though it says $150,000 pushes values up higher
because the first $9,000 than they would other-
will go towards buyers wise. Eventually, the bub-
costs. If $141,000 is too ble pops and politicians
low then you can always will attempt to cast the
counteroffer. If a $141,000 blame on not enough
offer with no seller con- government. Free mar-
cessions would be accept- kets should be free
able then $150,000 with markets, without the influ-
$9,000 in concessions ence of a government
should be as well. They guarantee.
are both the same bottom If you have any real
line to you. This is the estate or mortgage related
way you should think of it questions please Ask
when considering seller Alex by email at Alex@
concessions. These loan RealtyVolution.com or by
programs are so popular phone at (810) 664-1819.
with buyers because of the You may see your question
ability to move into a and answer featured here.
home with zero or very lit- ADV
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Dispatch log...
Editors note: The fol-
lowing is a compilation of
activity and reports from
area police departments:
In Imlay City:
August 17
02:42 Suspicious
Vehicle (200 block Weston
St.)
03:03 Suspicious
Vehicle (1900 block S. Cedar
St.)
04:22 Suspicious
Vehicle (1800 block S. Cedar
St.)
10:50 Citizen Assist
(300 block E. Third St.)
13:28 Suspicious
Person (1800 block S. Cedar
St.)
21:00 Property Damage
(N. Cedar St./E. Capac Rd.)
August 18
00:32 Suspicious
Vehicle (N. Vandyke Rd./
Willis Rd.)
01:05 Suspicious
Person (Silver Grill/Rite
Aid)
02:23 Suspicious
Circumstances (400 block E.
Capac Rd.)
20:53 Welfare Check
(500 block Bancroft St.) animal complaint in the
23:26 Citizen Assist
(700 block S. Cedar St.)
August 19
00:48 Delinquents,
Minors, Curfew (2000 block
S. Cedar St.)
01:50 Suspicious
Persons (Depot Train Station)
13:15 Property Damage
Accident (W. I-69/S. Cedar
St.)
14:51 Accidental
Damage (S. Almont Ave./
Newark Rd.)
15:31 Citizen Assist
(500 block Townsend Dr.)
20:21 Animal Problem
(200 block Palmer St.)
23:27 Suspicious
Vehicle (500 block N. Cedar
St.)
August 20
11:21 Citizen Assist
(300 block E. First St.)
13:11 Suspicious
Obituaries
~ Mr. Leslie Pat Burgess, 85 ~
Mr. Leslie Pat
Burgess, age 85, of
Lapeer, formerly of Attica,
died Tuesday, August 15,
2017. Pat was born May 1,
1932 in Almont, to Harvey
and Florence (Edgett)
Burgess.
Pat married Kathryn
Ferrett on June 12, 1954 in
Imlay City. Pat and
Kathryn attended Trinity
United Methodist Church
in Lapeer. Pat owned and
operated a dairy and crop
farm for most of his life.
He also worked many
years as a press operator
for Aircraft Specialty in
Lapeer. He loved anything
to do with tractors and
Robert L. Harsen, age
71, of Attica, Michigan
died Saturday, August 19,
2017 at home in Attica
after a short illness.
Robert Lee Harsen was
born May 28, 1946 in
Almont, MI. He is the
son of the late James
Norman and the late
Kathleen Opal (Walton)
Harsen.
Robert was a graduate
of the Class of 1964 from
Lapeer High School. He
served in the U. S.
Marine Corps during the
Vietnam War from
10/12/1966 to 8/22/1969.
Bob received the National
Defense Service Medal,
Letter of Appreciation,
and Rifle Expert Badge
(M-14). He studied Radio
Telephone Operations
while in the Marine Corp.
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Vehicle (500 block N. Cedar
St.)
14:00 Malicious
Destruction of Property
(1900 block S. Cedar St.)
14:50 Citizen Assist
(1400 block N. Vandyke Rd.)
16:03 Property Damage
Accident (1900 block S.
Cedar St.)
21:35 Suspicious
Vehicle (Borland School)
22:15 Citizen Assist
(Downtown)
In St. Clair County:
Police and emergency
responders responded to dis-
patch calls for these inci-
dents, in addition to traffic
stops:
August 15
domestic incident 440
block of North Ave. in Berlin
Twp.
traffic offense in the 550
block of W. Mill St. in Capac
solicitor complaint in
the 100 block of N. Neeper
St. in Capac
warrant arrest in the
3200 block of Capac Rd. in
Capac
August 16
260 block of North Ave. in
Berlin Twp.
animal complaint in the
2100 block of Sperry Rd. in
Berlin Twp.
suspicious circumstance
in the 870 block of Capac
Rd. in Berlin Twp.
August 17
multiple citizen assists
in the 100 block of E. Church
St. in Capac
civil matter in the 330
block of Howell Rd. in Berlin
Twp.
August 18
intrusion alarm in the
1300 block of Berville Rd. in
Berlin Twp.
missing person in the
15000 block of Donald Rd.
in Mussey Twp.
intrusion alarm in the
16000 block of Hough Rd. in
Berlin Twp.
tractor pulls, especially
John Deere.
Mr. Burgess is sur-
vived by his wife: Kathryn
Burgess of Lapeer; chil-
dren: Patty (Brent) Gibson
~ Robert L. Harsen, 71 ~
Bob worked for the
Chrysler Motors
Corporation for about 20
years. He was a Tool and
Die Maker at the Sterling
Stamping Plant in
Sterling Heights.
He married Bonnie
Jean (Frisch) Ashwell on
April 22, 2005 in Lapeer,
MI.
Robert is survived by
his wife: Bonnie Jean
(Frisch) Harsen of Attica;
two daughters: Lindsay
Harsen of Imlay City, MI
and Lacey (David) Billiau
of Attica, MI; one son:
Robert Harsen of Attica,
MI; the mother of his
children: Janet Harsen of
Plymouth, MI; stepsons:
William (Kristin) Ashwell
of Rochester, MI, Robert
(Dottie) Ashwell of
Warren, MI, Stephen
August 19
assist other department
in the 6400 block of Capac
Rd. in Lynn Twp.
malicious destruction of
property in the 4900 block of
Knoll Rd. in Mussey Twp.
August 20
field fire at W. Meier
and Matteson streets in
Capac
suspicious circumstance 3900 block of Shoemaker
at W. Aldrich and N. Main
streets in Capac
dumping complaint at
Sullivan and Knoll roads in
Mussey Twp.
breaking and entering in
the 14000 block of Belle
River Rd. in Berlin Twp.
citizen assist in the 550
block of W. Mill St. in Capac
property damage acci-
dent in the 14000 block of
Foley Rd. in Mussey Twp.
intrusion alarm in the
14000 block of Bryce Rd. in
Mussey Twp.
trespassing in the 15000
block of Jeddo Rd. in Lynn
Twp.
car/deer accident at
Capac and Sullivan roads in
Mussey Twp.
harassment call in the Twp.
14000 block of Bryce Rd. in
Mussey Twp.
August 21
civil matter in the 300
block of W. Meier Ave. in
Capac
domestic incident in the
15000 block of Imlay City
Rd. in Mussey Twp.
civil matter in the 15000
block of Imlay City Rd. in
Mussey Twp.
In Lapeer County:
Complaints handled by
the Lapeer County Sheriffs
Department, in addition to
traffic stops:
August 15
animals at large on
Slattery Rd. in Attica Twp.
road hazard on S. Lake
Pleasant Rd. in Attica Twp.
larceny in the 600 block
of N. Van Dyke Rd. in Imlay
Twp.
noise complaint in the
800 block of N Lake George
Rd. in Attica Twp.
of Lapeer, Jackie Burgess
of Lapeer, Sandy Nuncio
of Elkton, Leslie (Brenda)
of Attica, Steve (Sheila)
Burgess of North Branch
and Tim (Trish) Burgess of
Lapeer; grandchildren:
Michelle, Rachel, Mike,
Maggie, Serina, Antonio,
Hayley, Pat, Morgan,
Tonya, Justin, James,
Tyler, Rachel, Joey,
Nicole, Johnny and Issiac;
27 great-grandchildren;
sisters: Joan Straus of
Lapeer, Laura (Gerry)
Rowbotham of Vassar and
Linda Greenman of Imlay
City; and many, many
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in
(Heidi) Ashwell of
Grasslake, MI; and a step-
daughter: Cathy (Chris)
Bordyn of North Branch,
MI. Also surviving are 16
grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren; two
brothers: Gerald (Ruth)
August 16
assist other law enforce-
ment in the 6900 block of
NewarkRd. in Imlay City
property damage acci-
dent on N. Youngs Rd. in
Arcadia Twp.
parking complaint at the
Polly Ann Trail in Imlay
Twp.
welfare check in the
Rd. in Almont Twp.
August 17
property damage acci-
dent on westbound I-69 in
Imlay Twp.
August 18
property damage acci-
dent in the 6300 block of
Armstrong Rd. in Goodland
Twp.
peace officer duties in
the 400 block of Youngs Rd.
in Attica Twp.
August 19
personal injury accident
on N. Summers Rd. in Attica
Twp.
threats to injure a person
in the 3900 block of Bowers
Rd. in Attica Twp.
alarms in the 600 block
of N. Van Dyke in Imlay
property damage acci-
dent on E. Imlay City Rd. in
Imlay Twp.
August 20
alarms in the 2100 block
of Winslow Rd. in Attica
Twp.
suspicious circumstance
in the 1500 block of Winslow
Rd. in Attica Twp.
family trouble in the
900 block of Center St. in
Attica Twp.
August 21
animals at large in the
2100 block of Five Lakes Rd.
in Attica Twp.
property damage acci-
dent in the 300 block of S.
Cedar St. in Imlay City
road hazard on Newark
Rd. in Attica Twp.
property damage acci-
dent in the 8300 block of
Clear Lake Rd. in Goodland
Twp.
property damage acci-
dent on Slattery Rd. in
Arcadia Twp.
death by his parents:
Florence and Harvey
Burgess; and sisters: Ruby,
Evelyn, Clara, Dorothy,
Betty and Mary Ellen.
Pats funeral service
was held Thursday, August
17, 2017 at Muir Brothers
Funeral Home in Lapeer,
Rev. Grant Lobb officiat-
ed, with burial following
in Stiles Cemetery.
Memorial contribu-
tions may be made to
Trinity United Methodist
Church or Kindred
Hospice.
Condolences and
memories may be shared
at www.MuirBrothersLapeer.
com
Harsen of Carson City,
NV and Allen Harsen of
Attica, MI.
Robert was preceded
in death by his parents:
James and Kathleen
Harsen; by several aunts
and uncles and nephews.
The funeral services
were held 7:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, August 22 at
Muir Brothers Funeral
Home Of Imlay City, 225
N. Main Street, Imlay
City, MI.
Burial of cremated
remains will be in Great
Lakes National Cemetery,
Holly, Michigan at 11:30
a.m. Friday, September
22, 2017.
Those individuals
wishing to make a memo-
rial contribution may
direct them to the Imlay
City American Legion.
Almont gravel pit. Okay, not awesome.
Awesome:
from page 9-A
this engineering feat.
For many decades peo-
ple dreamed of someday
building a bridge to con-
nect Michigans two penin-
sulas. And finally between
1954 and 1957 men built
that bridge in sometimes
very harsh conditions. For
60 years the Mackinac
Bridge has stood the test of
time. Yes, thats awesome.
The Mighty Mac
Bridge is part of I-75
which travels from Upper
Michigan to southern
Florida. Michigan and our
Tri-City area are criss-
crossed by hundreds of
miles of state and county
roads. Some are paved,
others are dirt or gravel.
Again, functional for sure
but certainly not awesome.
The Interstate
Highway System, on the
other hand, is awesome.
Nearly 50,000 miles of
limited access, multi-lane
paved roads make up the
Interstate named for
President Dwight D.
Eisenhower who got the
ball rolling by convincing
Congress that the nation
needed a way to efficiently
move military units
around.
Countless millions of
work hours begun in 1956
created the network of
highways that changed
America forever. It cost
more than $500 billion in
todays dollars. Im not
sure wed have the exper-
tise, money or will to do it
today.
Heres one more exam-
ple. All around the Thumb
of Michigan and many
other places as well there
are large holes in the
ground. Most are or were
gravel pits or quarries.
Many have water in the
bottom. Functional and
necessary for sure but in
no way could they be con-
sidered awesome.
If you want to see a
very large hole in the
ground with water in the
bottom of it that is
REALLY awesome, go to
Arizona and take a peek
over the rim of the Grand
Canyon.
The first time I saw it I
was dumbfounded and
speechless. I looked at the
Colorado River far below
the rim of the canyon
where I stood and thought
to myself, Did that peace-
ful meandering river carve
all of this? The answer is
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M-53...good, but not
awesome.
Interstate Highway
system...awesome!
yes, it did. Now, of course
it took many millions of
years to do it. Rome
wasnt built in a day and
neither was the Grand
Canyon.
The stark beauty of the
place is hard to describe.
Each strata of rock is a dif-
ferent color and as the sun
moves across the sky (OK,
its the earth thats mov-
ing) the myriad hues
change before your eyes.
More changes occur when
there are light, puffy
clouds above the canyon.
The constant changing of
the appearance of the can-
yon contributes to its over-
all majesty.
You can look at it for
hours and never see the
same thing twice. I never
took the tour down in the
canyon but people who
have can hardly find the
words to describe it.
Remember I said that
awesome should have a
WOW factor. The Grand
Canyon is awesome.
Truthfully, I dont think
that even the word awe-
some is strong enough for
it.
There are countless
other examples you and I
could site here that dem-
onstrate what is awesome
and what isnt. So I hope
in the future that all of us
will only use the word
awesome when it is justi-
fied and not in every other
sentence. OK? Got it?
Awesome!
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Tri-City Times
143rd Volume - Issue No. 33
Smart911 a
By Tom Wearing smart move
Hydraulic Tubes owner, family celebrates major milestones
twearing@pageone-inc.com
ATTICA TWP. For
the past 60 years, Stephen
Steve Lomakoski, 91, has
been the owner of
Hydraulic Tubes & Fitting
(HTF).
Born March 26, 1926 in
Detroit, Steve was the son
of Jozefa and Stefan, Polish
immigrants who came to
the United States in 1912.
His father established a
successful Detroit-based
trucking business until the
Steve and Evelyn Lomakoski (right) pose with family members Denise
Stryker, granddaughter in-law; Jeremy Ferrett, grandson; Stephanie
Lomakoski, daughter; Steve Lomakoski II, son; Tara Antonelli, grand-
daughter; Pete Stryker, grandson; and Chris Ferrett, grandson.
A super guy
Smart camps
ISD summer camps a
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Movies in the Park
on tap in Almont,
...see page 7-A
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Depression hit in 1929,
when the family moved to a
farm near Romeo.
After graduating from
Romeo High School in
1944, Steve was drafted
into the U.S. military, serv-
ing as a B-17 tail gunner
with U.S. Army Air Corps.
flying 13 missions over
enemy territory.
On his eighth mission,
Steves flying fortress was
forced to crash land related
to enemy action.
Fortunately, only one of
Steves crew sustained inju-
Terpenning is choice for superintendent job in Capac
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
CAPAC On
Thursday night, August 10,
the school board voted
unanimously to hire Levi
(Jeff) Terpenning as their
next superintendent.
Audience members, com-
prised of several parents and
staff members, applauded
the selection.
Terpenning was one of
three finalists to earn a sec-
ond interview earlier in the
week and on Tuesday,
Board President Monica
Standel and trustee Marie
Killingbeck visited his cur-
rent district, Hillsdale
Community Schools, where
he serves as high school
principal. The other two
second round finalists were
Project is targeted for
completion this autumn
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY City
officials have taken anoth-
er step toward constructing
a gateway median on
Van Dyke (M-53) between
I-69 and Newark Rd.
On Aug. 1, city com-
missioners voted to pay
The Spicer Group engi-
neering firm $6,130 for
initial design costs for the
median.
City Manager Tom
Youatt says the median
will provide an improved
first impression for
motorists entering the city
from the south.
In addition, Youatt
Your Hometown Newspaper
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
ries.
Returning to the U.S. in
early 1946, Stephen met his
future wife, Evelyn
Rumble, on a blind date.
The couple married in 1950
and the rest is history.
After the war, he took
advantage of the G.I. Bill to
further his education at the
University of Michigan,
majoring in mechanical and
electrical engineering.
Because of the high costs at
U-M, he transferred to
Wayne State University and
earned his degree in
Photo provided
Jeff Terpenning gives a
presentation to the
Capac School Board.
Deane Spencer and Joseph
Perrera. Standel and
Killingbeck also visited
Whittemore-Prescott where
believes the existence of a
median at the location
could have a calming
effect on traffic flow in the
area.
Youatt says the
$150,000 to $200,000 proj-
ect is consistent with Imlay
Citys M-53 Corridor Plan,
and already has the
approval of the Michigan
Dept. of Transportation
(MDOT).
The involved section
of roadway currently has
five lanes, including a
rarely used center-turn
lane.
The existing center
lane will be removed to
accommodate construction
of the median.
Photo provided
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LAPEER
ST. CLAIR
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St. Clair County registry can save lives
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
Evelyn and Stephen ST. CLAIR COUNTY Last year, St. Clair
Lomakoski mark 67 County Central Dispatch received more than
years of wedded bliss 57,600 911 calls. The vast majority of those
this year. calls82 percentwere made with a cell phone.
There are some misconceptions about just
January of 1953.
what information dispatchers can access when
Stephen was soon
mobile phones are being used in an emergency.
employed by V.L. Grafco, a
A 911 call from a cell phone does not tell us
manufacturer of hydraulic
where you are, who you are or anything else
fittings, hoses and compo-
about you. It will provide us a call back number
nents, whose owner, Vic
but nothing of any other value, said Central
Graf, suggested he start his
Dispatch Director Tim
own business.
Conger.
On June 5, 1957,
Its one reason why the
Lomakoski started
county joined the
Hydraulic Tubes, Inc. at
Smart911 service earlier
5961 Mill Street in North
Branch. The original work
force included himself and
three employees. With
increased work volume, the
business soon had to double
its staff.
In 1961, the business
moved to a 15,000-square-
foot facility at 155 E. 4th
St. in Imlay City. But by
1965, business volume had
outgrown that building,
resulting in a move to 215
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Milestone page 6-A
St. Clair County Central Dispatch hopes to
encourage more residents to create a profile
with the free Smart911 system that can relay
important information to first responders in
the event of an emergency.
this year. This web-based information system lets
Perrera is the superinten- citizens register basic information about them-
dent. A site visit to selves that dispatchers can access in an emergen-
cy.
Spencers place of employ-
ment, the Macomb ISD, Smart911 lets you the caller provide us with
any info you want us to know about you, your
wasnt deemed feasible.
family, pets, vehicles. The information provided
The board members
shared their findings from to us is only limited by you. It is secure and not
accessible by any one unless you call 911,
the site visits and after brief
Conger noted.
discussions, indicated that
So far, just over 400 profiles have been creat-
Terpenning was their first
ed by St. Clair County residents since April but
choice. The vote was 6-0 in
favor of the motion with emergency services leaders are encouraging more
residents to sign up at smart911.com.
trustee Barry Geliske absent
So far, the system has proven to be effective.
as he is currently on an
overseas military deploy- In St. Clair County, dispatchers were able to com-
municate via text with a caller who hung up while
ment.
trying to report a disorderly subject that was
Were anxious to start
threatening them.
working with Mr.
Elsewhere in the state, one man in Grand
Terpenning and together
move this district forward, Traverse County called 911 but couldnt speak
after becoming overcome by smoke in his home.
Standel said.
He had a Smart911 profile and firefighters
She, Killingbeck and
were able to respond right to his house without
Super page 6-A Smart911 page 6-A
Photo by Tom Wearing
A new look is planned for the M-53 gateway median entry to Imlay City.
The components of the tive lighting and a gate- now in the design phase,
proposed 10-12 foot wide way welcome sign still in Youatt said. Weve
median include: brick pav- the design phase. received artist renderings
ers, grasses, perennials, The survey work has
ornamental trees, decora- been completed and we are Median page 6-A

Town Talk
Editors note: Due to space con-
straints announcements will be
posted one week in advance of
the event. Notices must be
received in writing by noon
Monday prior to the publication
date.
For Senior Citizens
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from
9-10 a.m. at First
Congregational Church in
Almont. Practice led by Dina
Miramonti, RYT.
Imlay City Senior Center
Texas Hold Em 12:30 p.m.
For info 810-724-6030.
Dinner and an evening of card
playing with friends, 50/50 raf-
fle and prizes of high and low
for each table every 3rd
Monday at the Washington
Senior Center, 57880 Van
Dyke, Washington Twp., MI
48094, from 4-8 p.m. Call for
further details, 586-752-6543.
Swing Dance Lessons offered
at the Port Huron Senior
Center, 600 Grand Avenue in
Port Huron, every Tues. from
7:30-9 p.m. and the 1st and 3rd
Thurs. of the month from 7:30-
9 p.m. with instructors Lyle
Malaski & Kristina Morton.
Call 810-984-5061 for more
info.
Council on Aging Membership
is open to individuals 18 and
older. The Capac Senior
Center is open 8:30 a.m.-4:30
p.m. weekdays. We offer a
variety of activities such as fit-
ness and craft classes, a book
review group, cards and bus
trips. Call Lori at 395-7889 for
more info.
Almont and Dryden area
senior citizens meet the 2nd
Tuesday of the month at 12
p.m. at the Almont Lions Hall,
222 Water St., for a potluck
and program. Call 798-8210
for more info.
Adults 55 and over are invited
to Berlin Twp. Senior Center
to play cards from noon-3 p.m.
the 2nd Wednesday of every
month. Bring a sack lunch,
beverages provided. Senior
stretch exercise on Tuesdays
10-11 a.m. Potluck luncheons
will be served the 4th Tuesday
of every month at noon. Call
810-395-4518 for details.
Ryan Smith, a certified alcohol
and drug counselor will be
available at the Imlay City
Seniors Center on the 4th
Thursday of every month from
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Free Meals, Food
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Food for Families kitchen is
open to the public for free, hot
meals every Monday and
Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m.
This Heart Loves Food Pantry
is open the 1st Saturday of
each month from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
at Gateway Assembly Church,
2796 S. Van Dyke Rd., Imlay
City.
The Attica United Methodist
Church will be holding a free
community meal on the 2nd
and 4th Tuesday of each month
from 4:30-6:30 p.m. For more
info please call 810-724-0690
or visit www.atticaumc.org.
The Attica Food Bank at the
Attica United Methodist
Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is
open from 2-4 p.m. the 2nd
and 4th Monday of each
month. Proof of residency and
need required.
The Capac Community Food
Pantry, 112 S. Main Street, is
open each Wednesday from
1-3 p.m. Please call LOVE,
INC. at 810-245-2414 in
advance to ensure your food
voucher will be received before
you stop in to shop. Any ques-
tions, please call Joyce
Kaufman at 810-395-7532.
The Capac Kitchen serves free
meals every Tuesday from
4:30-6 p.m. at Zion United
Methodist Church.
Free meals for people in need
are offered at the North
Branch Senior Center on
Monday and Thursday eve-
nings from 5:30-7 p.m. Call
810-441-0322 for more info.
Orchards Cupboard Food
Pantry is open the 3rd
Saturday of every month 9
a.m.-noon. Food distributed at
74903 McKay Rd., Bruce
Twp., 586-336-4673. www.
orchardsonline.org.
Museums
The Dryden Historical Society
meets at 7 p.m. the first
Wednesday of the month and
the museum opens every
Monday from 5:30-7 p.m.
The Capac Historical Society
is open to visitors daily from
1-3 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. on
Sundays. Call 810-395-2859
for more info.
The Imlay City Historical
Museum welcomes visitors
and is open on Saturdays from
1-4 p.m. Our museum features
period rooms that appear as
they would have been prior to
the turn of the 20th Century
and into the 1930s. Fabulous
artifacts and antiques greet
guests in every room and
transport them back to when
life was a simpler time. Visitors
will find exhibits relating to
railroading, military, and
Imlay City business of the
pastand much more. In
addition, the museum features
exhibits of influential and
famous hometown people Stop
by and take a look!
The Almont Community
Historical Society Museum is
open Saturdays from 1-4 p.m.
Please stop by and learn about
your community. Society
meetings are held at the muse-
um on the second Monday of
the month at 7 p.m. For more
info call 810-796-3355.
Youth Events
Ready, Set, Go! Workshop.
This is a FREE workshop for
3-5 year olds & parents/care-
givers! Enjoy fun projects that
will develop your childs skills
and prepare them for school!
Children also enjoy a snack,
story time, and a free book!
Call the Family Literacy
Center today to reserve your
seat at 810-664-2737 and for
more info on dates and times.
Play groups available. Free 6
week sessions. At these FREE
90-minute playgroups, chil-
dren will participate in story-
time, developmentally appro-
priate games and crafts, learn
new skills, and enjoy a snack
and social time with other
children. Parents will have the
chance to talk to other adults
with same-age children.
Register now for the next ses-
sion! Numerous locations and
dates available. For more info
and to sign up call the Family
Literacy Center at 810-664-
2737.
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METHODIST
CHURCHES
Attica
U.M.C.
27 Elk Lake Road, Attica, MI
(810) 724-0690
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m
Attica Food Bank: Serving those
in need in Attica Twp, 2-4 pm,
2nd and 4th Monday
Rev. Ron Rouse
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Dryden
U.M.C.
5394 Main Street - Dryden
810-796-3341
Pastor Patricia Hoppenworth
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
West Berlin
U.M.C.
905 Holmes Rd. - Allenton, MI
Corner of Almont Road
810-395-2409
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
Rev. Curtis Clarke
Goodland
Community
Church
2008 N. Van Dyke
Box 82
Imlay City, MI 48444
810.724.1747
Worship Service: 10:00 am
Pastor Chad Hampton
Support Groups
The 10A Friday AFG Imlay
City meeting usually held at
FOC Lutheran Church will be
meeting at the Ruth Hughes
Library until further notice.
This begins on Aug. 4. Contact
Ginger Miller at 810-724-5772
for more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
meetings are held every
Monday night at 8 p.m. at St.
Pauls Lutheran Church in
Imlay City.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
and Al-Anon meetings are
held every Wednesday night at
8 p.m. at the Capac United
Methodist Church, Capac,
MI.
Lapeer Area Citizens Against
Domestic Assault meets 1-3
p.m. every Wednesday in the
Lapeer Court House for per-
sonal protection order clinic.
For info 810-246-0632.
FOR WIDOWED MEN &
WOMEN: Lunch-Cards-
Friendship. Join us every 3rd
Tuesday of each month from
11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cavis
Pioneer Restaurant, 5600
Lapeer Rd. in Kimball Twp.
48074. No RSVP necessary.
For more info call Joanne K.
at 810-324-2304. This activity
is sponsored by Widowed
Friends, a peer support group
www.widowedfriends.org.
Widowed Friends invites all
widowed to join us for break-
fast and friendship in a safe
setting every 2nd and 4th
Monday of the month at 9 a.m.
at Seros, 925 Gratiot in
Marysville. For more info, call
Julie at 810-388-0868.
Grief Share, a 7/14 series for
those that have lost loved ones
support group will begin Sept.
7 at the Imlay City Senior
Center located in the Lamb-
Steele building on Third
Street. Pre-register by calling
Tracy at 810-724-6030 or
Ginger Miller at 810-724-
5772.
TOPS 620 Lapeer weight- loss
group meets Tuesday nights at
the Hunters Creek Mobile
Home Park Club House, 725
DeMille Rd. in Lapeer. Weigh-
in from 6-6:30 p.m., meeting
from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more
info call 810-664-7579.
TOPS 888 (Take Off Pounds
Sensibly) meets Wednesdays
Capac
U.M.C.
14952 Imlay City Rd., Capac
Church 810-395-2112
Sunday School - 9:15 am - All Ages
Sunday Service: 10:30 am
Junior Church and Nursery Available
Bible Studies Every
Monday and Tuesday Evenings
Tuesday Morning
Come as you are - everyone is welcome!
Imlay City
U.M.C.
Corner of 4th St. & Almont Ave.
(Across from the Library)
www.imlayumc.org
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
Nursery Available
Jr. Church for K-5th grade
Youth Group 6th-12th grade
5pm-6:30pm Sundays
Rev. Dr. Marcel Allen Lamb
15 810-724-0687
15
16
Family of
Christ
Lutheran Church -
Missouri Synod
7191 Imlay City Road
Imlay City
Bible Study - 9:00 am
Worship Time - 10:30 am
Childrens Church - 10:30 am
Phone 810-724-2620
lutheranfamilyofchrist.org
at the 25 Pine Ridge Dr. in
Lapeer. Weigh-in at 8:30 a.m.,
9:30 a.m. meeting. Call Linda
at 810-245-3955 or Phyllis
810-395-7035 for more info.
For those that have experi-
enced the death of a loved
one, a support group is avail-
able facilitated by a trained
United Hospice Service (UHS)
bereavement volunteer.
Marlette Regional Hospital,
2770 Main Street in Marlette,
hosts this support group the
1st Friday of each month at
10 a.m. in the Administration
Conference Room. For more
info, call 800-635-7490 or visit
www.marletteregionalhospi-
tal.org.
Fundraisers
Womans Life Chapter 855
will continue its Bottle & Can
Drive, to help those in need,
throughout the year of 2017.
Call for the nearest drop off
location. For large donations
a pickup service is available.
810-392-5136.
The Imlay City Christian
School is holding a fundraiser
for TAFFY (Tuition Assistance
Fundraising For Youth).
Come join us for euchre the
2nd Saturday of each month
at 7 p.m. at the Imlay City
Christian School, 7197 E.
Imlay City Rd. in Imlay City.
For more info, call 810-724-
5695.
Craft Shows/Bazaars
Rummage Sales
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Catholic Church is holding
their 23rd Annual Indoor-
Outdoor Junque & catering information, or call
Treasures Sale We will have
everything imaginable -
SOMETHING FOR
EVERYONE!!! Free Shuttle
Service Lunches, Bake Sale &
Farmers Market (Fresh
Daily) Donations Drop off ~
Sat. Sept. 9, to Tues. Sept. 12,
10 am to 4 pm Sale starts:
Thurs. Sept. 14 9am -7pm;
Fri. Sept. 15 9 am - 7pm; Sat.
Sept. 16 $2 Bag 9am - 12noon.
Sponsored by The D of I and
K of C. Location: Our Lady
of Mt. Carmel Catholic
Church 10828 Brandon Road
Emmett Mi. 48022 (On M-19
- North of I-69 - South of
M-21)
St. Pauls
Lutheran Church
(ELCA)
200 North Cedar (M-53)
Imlay City, MI
810-724-1200
email: nlcc@newlifechristian.net
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Pastor Alan Casillas
15
Community Mens & Womens
16 15
Sacred Heart
Catholic Church
700 Maple Vista, Imlay City
810-724-1135
Weekday Masses
Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri 8 am Wed. 10 am
First Sat. 8 am
Weekend Masses
Sat. Vigil Mass 5 pm
Sun. 9 am - English
11 am - Spanish
Confessions 1/2 hr. before each Mass &4pm Sat.
15 Father Paul Ward 15
DIFFERENCE WITH US! 15
Imlay City
Church of Christ
670 N. Van Dyke
Imlay City, MI 48444
Sunday Service
Bible Study (all ages) 10:00am
Morning Worship 11:00am
1st Sunday of the
Month Evening Service 2:30pm
Wednesday Bible Classes (all ages) 7:00pm
810-724-3306
COME WORSHIP WITH US!
John Barker, Minister 15
St. Cornelius
Catholic Church
3834 N. Mill Street
P.O. Box 208
Dryden MI 48428
Weekday Masses:
Wed. & Thurs. 8:30 a.m.
Weekend Masses:
Saturday - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday - 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
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Medical Care
2492, 598 N. Almont Ave.
(Fairgrounds Rd.) Overseas
Veterans Meetings 2nd
Lapeer County Health Thursday, every other
Department, 1800 Imlay City
month, 7 p.m.; Post Meetings
Rd., Lapeer - Regular 1st Thursday every month, 7
Immunization Clinic Hours:
p.m.; Auxiliary Meetings 1st
(held in 2nd floor clinic area)
Saturday of every month, 10
Mondays 1-3:30 p.m. Walk-In,
a.m.
Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.-11:30
p.m. By Appointment Only, Almont/Dryden Masons
Thursdays 1-3:45 p.m. By meets 7 p.m. every 2nd
Appointment Only. Additional Thursday of the month at
Immunization Clinics Offered: Masonic Center in Almont.
By Appointment Only (held in
The Imlay City American
2nd floor clinic area). Walk-In
(held in lower level). For addi- Legion Post 135 meets the
tional info, to check if we 2nd and last Wednesdays of
accept your insurance, or to the month at 7:30 p.m. The
schedule an appointment post is located at 212 E.
please call 810-667-0448. Third Street. Contact them
at 724-1450 or americanle-
Free hearing and vision gionpost135@frontier.com.
screens for children of pre-
school age are available at the The Evening Star Quilt
Lapeer County Health Guild meets the last
Department. To schedule an Wednesday of each month at
appointment please call 810- the Davison Senior Center,
667-0448 or 810-245-5549. 10135 Lapeer Rd. in Davison.
Meetings start at 6:30 p.m.
Capac Pharmacy is teaming
and doors open at 6 p.m. For
with Support Million Hearts
more info call Lisa, 810-358-
by offering in-pharmacy blood
7294.
pressure screenings, 136 North
Main St. in Capac, Tuesdays, 9
a.m.-6 p.m. Everyone is invit- Markets
ed to come and have their
blood pressure read for free.
Every Sunday Lapeer
Countys largest Flea Market
Other will be held at the Lapeer
Center Building, 425 County
Center St. in Lapeer. From 8
Free tutor training for people a.m.-3 p.m. Up to 75 booths
who would like to help others
inside and outside sell a huge
in our community improve variety of items to the public.
English skills. Volunteer basis.
This long-running commu-
Please call for orientation
nity event is sponsored by
before training at 810-664-
the Lapeer Center Building,
2737.
a non-profit organization for
Volunteer for the Habitat for 60 years. There is no admis-
Humanity of Lapeer County sion charge. For info on
at the office. Interested parties space rentals, contact Logan:
can call 810-664-7111 and 810-347-7915. Visit www.
speak to Carolyn, Cheryl or LapeerCenter.com for build-
Pete at 810-660-7823. ing rental and Peacock Alley
664-2109. Email: lapeercent-
Club News er@charter.net. The Lapeer
Center Building Flea Market
Veterans of Foreign Wars has been voted The Best of
(VFW) of Imlay City, Post the Best.
AFFORDABLE INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS WITH:
3 Nutritious Meals Daily Light Housekeeping
Compimentary Satellite TV Health Services
Life-enriching Activities Available
www.SanctuaryatMapleVista.org
859 N. Van Dyke Road
4411 Newark Road
Attica, MI 48412 Imlay City, Michigan 48444
810-724-2702
Sunday 2:30 pm
Tuesday 7:00 pm
www.newlifechristian.net
Friday Youth 7:00 pm
Pastor Tim Martin
firstapostolichome.com
Sunday 10 a.m. Service 15 15
Imlay City Almont Light of Christ
C.R.C. First Baptist Church Community
395 N. Cedar (M-53)
www.imlaycitycrc.org
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Wayne Boyd, Pastor
881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888
Church
Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Sunday Bible Classes: 9:45 am 2720 Winslow Road
Youth Ministry Worship Services
10:30 am & 6:00 pm
Imlay City, MI 48444
MOPS Program
Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm 1 Mile South of I-69 Overpass
fbc@airadvantage.net
Bible Studies Live Webcasting Sunday all worship services Sunday Worship 10:30 am
810-724-4315 over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont 15
Come Grow With Us! 15
Proclaiming the Sovereign Grace of God Phone: 810-724-6999 15
GATEWAY ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH
ASSEMBLY
(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court Capac, MI
(810) 395-7557
2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City
74903 McKay Rd., Romeo Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
586.336.4673
Morning Worship - 8:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Evening Service - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Mornings
Wednesday Family Night - 6:45 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.
10:30 am Supervised child care during all services
Adult & Children's Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Children's Church during service. Sunday School
COME & MAKE A Phone: 810-724-8110 9:00 a.m. September thru May
Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist
15 Staffed Nursery During Worship 15
Christ Evangelical First Congregational Church
Lutheran Church United Church of Christ
1970 S. Almont Ave., Imlay City 275 Bancroft - Imlay City
201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI
at corner of Newark Rd.
(Corner of 5th Street) 810-798-8855
810-724-7855
Sunday School 9:00 a.m. 810-724-6207 Sr. Pastor: Keith Langley
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.
Thursday Worship 7:00 p.m.
Sunday School &Morning Adult Group 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship Service at 10:15 a.m.
Nursery available and Jr. Church
Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Pastor Rev. Dr. Renee C. Jackson
for ages 3 thru 5th grade
Jr./Sr. High Youth Group ~ Sundays 6-8pm
Ralph O. Stuebs
Cell-(567) 674-0438 No matter who you are or where you are Kidz 4 Christ ~ Wednesdays 6-7:30pm
Come to the WELS 15
on lifes journey, you are welcome here!15 Pre-School - 5th grade
15
St. Nicholas St. John The Holy Redeemer
Catholic Church Evangelist
Catholic Church Lutheran Church
4331 Capac Road
Capac, MI 48014
872 Capac Rd. 4538 Dryden Rd. Dryden, MI
810-395-7572
Allenton, MI 48002
810-395-7074 810-796-3951
www.stnicholascapac.com www.stjohnsallenton.com www.lutheransonline.com/holyred
Weekday Masses: Weekday Masses: 8:00 am - BIBLE CLASS; 9:30 am - WORSHIP
Wed. & Fri. 8:30 a.m. Thurs. & Fri. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 am - SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE CLASS
Weekend Masses: ALL WELCOME!!!
Weekend Masses:
Sunday - 11:00 a.m. Saturday - 6:00 p.m.
Pastor Steven Helms
Sunday - 9:00 a.m.
Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 15 Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 15 Christian Preschool Available 15
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Fire: Young family left

homeless after fire
from page 1-A
We have to be careful of
pouring water on flames
because of the steam creat-
ed for anyone inside, said
Smith.
Fortunately, Smith said
the homeowners, a young
couple and their three chil-
dren, were not at home
when the fire started.
While the cause of the
fire remains undetermined,
Smith said it appears the
fire started in the kitchen
and dining area located on
the homes first level.
He added that the fire
remains under investiga-
tion.
In addition to Almont
Township firefighters,
responding departments
included the Berlin,
Dryden and Addison
Township fire departments,
along with EMS staff from
MedStar ambulance ser-
vice.
Smith said he has yet
to hear of any fundraising
efforts on behalf of the
family.

Photo by Todd Jolicoeur @toddstarphoto

Photo by Jerry Helfer/HelferPhotography

Dozens of stand up paddleboarders make their way around Belle Isle during the OABI race earlier
this month.

First: Stand up paddleboarder takes first place

from page 1-A
acterize it as being core
Young homeowners embrace as smoke billows dominant and that appealed
around them in aftermath of last Wednesdays to me, he says.
fire. So he gave it a try.
And he loved it.
With stand up paddle-
Schapman soon learned ue to grow and attract made him stronger and
that they started out going crowds. more balanced.
against the current, only to It just seems like Thats evident in the
encounter a sort of wash- everyone involved with photos of the 40-year-old
ing machine effect at the stand up paddleboarding is Schapman, who says hes
top of the north side of the nice, he says. Its the gained much from stand up
island. nicest community of peo- paddleboarding.
It had an egg carton ple who want to help, who You know, as we get

Party: Seven Ponds to

celebrate 50 years
from page 1-A
Wildflower Area and
A-Frame Bridge.
Stick around until 8:30
p.m. when a special time
capsule ceremony is
planned. Thats when staff
will seal a capsule to be
opened on the centers
75th anniversary.
Clubs and groups to
be represented at the
Party on the Ponds include
the Astronomy Club,
Beekeepers Club, Birding
Club, Camera Club,
Friends of Herbs, Butterfly
Gardeners and Stingers
the Womens Auxiliary of
Seven Ponds.
The nature center is
named after the seven
small glacial lakes within
its boundaries.
Dirt was first turned
over for the original nature
center in 1966, followed
by a grand opening in May
1967. Facility construction
happened again in 1972
and again in 2009, creating
boarding, every day is a
different condition depend-
ing on where the wind is
coming from, and Ilike
that.
the current Interpretive Like a duck to
Building. The center start- water...
ed with 100 acres and that Schapman took to SUP
space has grown to nearly right away. After just a
500 acres now. Volunteers year participating in the
and staff have accentuated sport, he took first place in
the grounds with docks, the 126 board length cat-
teaching platforms, the egory at the Once Around
A-frame bridge, observa- Belle Isle (OABI) race
tion towers, gardens and held August 12 on the
much more along its eight island in Detroit.
miles of trails. The seven mile race
The Interpretive attracted some 300 SUP/
Building is home to a kayaking enthusiasts from
library, book and gift across the U.S.
store, Michigan bird dis- Though it was his first
play, bird feeding area, time paddling in the waters
many hands-on exhibits surrounding Belle Isle,
for children, natural histo- Schapman finished the
ry collection and spaces race in an hour and 20
for educational activities. minutes in conditions that
The center is open to the varied from choppy to
general public, Tuesday- surf-like.
Sunday and depends large- I wasnt sure what to
ly on memberships for expect with the currents
funding. coming down the Detroit
Seven Ponds Nature River, and until that day no
Center is located at 3854 one knew what we were in
Crawford Rd. For more for regarding where the
information, call 796-3200 wind would be coming
or visit www.sevenponds. from or the direction of the
org. race.
type chop, and keeping my
balance was challenging,
Schapman says.
The east side of Belle
Isle offered another chal-
lengethe shipping chan-
nel, where swells reached
up to three or four feet.
I was trying to pick a
line, Schapman says. Do
I stay closer to shore where
theres not as much current
or go out and fight the
swell...either more current
or more swell.
Tough or tougher
aside, Schapman says he
loved the experience and
was pleased with his per-
formance time in the race.
The caliber of athletes
and people from all over
the country is impressive,
he says. And the camara-
derie and the community
after the race was just
great.
Beauty & the Belle
Schapman says the
OABI is considered to be
SUPs premier race in the
Midwest.
He says the SUP com-
munity and the OABI
experience was energizing,
and hed like to see the
Detroit-based race contin-
share techniques and expe-
riences.
Upcoming races
planned include the Battle
of the Gorge in Oregon,
Battle Games in
California and the
Carolinas Carolina Cup.
The OABI is kind of
like the buildup to and the
premier event for the entire
midwest, Schapman says. as he gets a little older.
SUPer fun, SUPer fit
Schapman says stand
up paddleboarding is
appealing because its an
outdoor sport thats both
challenging and fun.
He practices often on
Lake St. Clair, in Lakeville
or on the private eight acre
lake he lives near.
He says practice is
necessary for anyone inter-
ested in competing, and
you dont have to be a
competitor to have fun
with the sport.
Getting used to stand-
ing up on the board is the
biggest hurdle, he says.
Its sort of like learning to
surf, but a different style of
surfing.
He says the core to
extremity movement of
stroking the paddle has
older and age we can start
to lose our balance and
fall, and with paddleboard-
ing, my balance has
improved greatly, he says.
Its become a family
affair of sorts as well, as
two of Schapmans three
young children share in his
practice time. The third
will as well, just as soon
The kids go out in
kayaks and while I paddle
board, they kayak along-
side me, he says.
Schapman encourages
anyone interested in trying
SUP to give it a whirl.
The overall fitness
aspect is great.
Schapman is a 1995
graduate of Almont High
School and a 1999 grad of
Michigan State University,
where he earned a
Bachelors Degree in
Animal Science.
He and his wifevet-
erinarian Dr. Laura
(Sillers) Schapman, have
three children: Avis, 12,
Cooper, 10, and Rhyland,
6.
For more information
on OABI, visit www.oabi-
detroit.com.

Spectacular: Locals gather for rare solar eclipse

from page 1-A
action. He said while
viewing a partial eclipse in
the Atlanta area in the
1980s, the street lights
came on.
Locally, viewers noted
a slight dimming of the
suns rays and a temporary
drop in temperatures at the
height of the eclipse, just
before 2:30 p.m. Michigan
was not in the path of
totality, but experienced
about an 80 percent block-
Stella sought shelter from
the sun inside the library
building where staff
offered hands-on projects
for kids. They then
grabbed eclipse glasses,
provided by the library, to
head outdoors and see if
for themselves.
We were already out
for the day and decided to
come here to experience
the excitement of the
eclipse, Michelle said.
Carolyn Ellis and her
Photo by Maria Brown

age of the sun. family made the trek from

During an eclipse,
scientists are able to learn
so much about the sun and
its outer atmosphere,
Luotonen said.
The next eclipse will
happen in 2024.
Sophia DeCook, her
mom Michelle and sister
Rochester Hills to visit her
grandma in Attica for the
day and decided to hop
back in the car and head to
the library. Carolyn Ellis, 11, of Rochester Hills peers
We figured this was through a telescope to check out the eclipse
a once in a lifetime in action.
event, her mom, Lori
Ellis said.
Photo by Maria Brown

Photo by Maria Brown

Photo by Maria Brown

Atticas Paul Luotonen was one of several

Seven Ponds Astronomy Club members who Imlay Citys Sophia DeCook, 6, cools off
A projection of the eclipse as seen at 1:40 brought their telescopes to the library on indoors at the library while coloring a planets-
p.m. on Monday. Monday for public viewing of the eclipse. themed worksheet.
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Rural Lifestyles

August is tree check month

State on the hunt for Asian longhorned beetles

Photo by Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication Program

The U.S Department of tle or any signs of the dam- feet.
Agriculture has declared age it causes. Where are they found?
August as national Tree What do they look like? The Asian longhorned
Check Month time to be Adult Asian long- beetle was first identified
on the lookout for inva- horned beetles are distinc- in the United States in
sive, destructive pests tively large, ranging from 1996, likely transported
threatening Michigans three-quarters of an inch to from Asia in wood packing
urban and forest land- 1 1/2 inches in length, not materials. To date, there
scapes. including their long anten- are no known infestations
The Michigan depart- nae. The beetles are shiny of Asian longhorned bee-
ments of Agriculture and black, with random white tles in Michigan. However,
Rural Development, blotches or spots, and their the beetle has been found
Environmental Quality and antennae have alternating in areas of Ohio,
Natural Resources are ask- black and white segments. Massachusetts, New York, Egg pits chewed by female Asian longhorned beetles may be one of the
ing people to take just 10 They have six legs that can New Jersey, Illinois and first signs of infestation. The bug has been found in neighboring states
minutes this month to be black or partly blue, Toronto, Ontario. and provinces, including Ohio and Ontario.
check trees around homes with blue coloration some- Though the beetle infest birch, elm, willow,
for Asian longhorned bee- times extending to their does not move long dis- buckeye, horse chestnut
tances on its own, it can be and other hardwoods.
transported in firewood, Trees infested with Asian
said John Bedford, Pest longhorned beetles must
Response Program special- be destroyed to prevent the
ist at the Michigan

Photo by Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication Program

Department of Agriculture
and Rural Development.
When traveling, leave
your firewood at home.
Photo courtesy Michael Bohne, Bugwood.org.
insect from spreading.
What should you look
for?
Adult beetles are active
in late summer to early

Buy it at your destination fall. Female beetles chew

point and burn it there.
Why be concerned?
Like the emerald ash
borer, the Asian long-
horned beetle spends most
of its life cycle eating its
way through the insides of
trees. What makes this
beetle much more danger-
ous is that it feeds on a
The adult Asian longhorned beetle displays wide variety of tree spe-
distinctive white blotches and long antennae.
cies. Its first choice is
maple, but it also will
depressions in tree trunks
and branches to lay eggs.
When larvae hatch, they
burrow deep into the heart-
wood of the tree, creating
large chambers in the
wood. The next summer,
fully formed adult beetles
emerge from trees by bor-
ing perfectly round, three-
eighths-inch-diameter exit
holes. Sometimes a mate-
rial resembling wood shav-
ings can be seen at or
below these holes or com-
ing from cracks in an
infested trees bark.
Look-alikes
Several native beetles
and bugs often are mistak-
en for the Asian long-
horned beetle.
The white spotted pine
sawyer has a distinctive
white spot below the base
of its head between its
Yields up for
corn, beans
TRI-CITY AREA
The United States
Department of Agriculture
says, based on conditions
as of August 1, Michigans
corn and soybean crops
should yield better this
year than in 2016.
According to the
USDAs National
Agricultural Statistics
Service, the states corn
crop is forecast to average
170 bushels per acre at har-
Round exit holes in trees indicate Asian long-
horned beetle activity.
wings and is brownish in head. It rolls over when
color. threatened, then clicks and
The cottonwood borer makes a flipping move-
is about the same size as ment to get back on its
the Asian longhorned bee- feet.
tle and also black and Anyone observing an
white but the cottonwood Asian longhorned beetle,
borer has a pattern of sin- or a tree that appears to
gle, broad black stripes have been damaged by it,
down each wing, and its is asked to report it. If pos-
antennae are all dark. sible, capture the beetle in
The northeastern pine a jar, take photos, record
sawyer reaches up to 2 the location, and report it
inches in length, has very as soon as possible to the
long antennae and is gray USDA at www.asianlong-
in color. hornedbeetle.com or con-
The eastern eyed click tact MDARD at 800-292-
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Art in Action takes hold
in downtown Imlay City
Visit 150 Bancroft, see orginal works of local artists
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAYCITY If
you like art and enjoy wit-
nessing the creative pro-
cess first hand, stop by 150
Bancroft Street (behind
Gem & Diamond) on
Mondays thru Fridays for
the duration of the month.
From 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
six local artists are holding
court at the DDA-owned
building as part of the
DDAs ongoing Art in
Action program.
2017 marks the second
year the organization has
hosted a Pop-up art studio
to bring attention to the
talented artists that are
abundant in the Tri-City
area.
Last years Art in Greg Irwin.
Action participants Randy
Hughes and Hunter Pope
created 14 pieces of art for four-week period.
display in Imlay Citys
Jacquie Piechowski says she finds myriad
subject matter for her art throughout Lapeer
County and particularly in Imlay City.
downtown district.
That number is expect- Hailey, Sarah and
ed to grow with this years Jacqueline could be found was an art teacher for
batch of artists.
This years featured ting the finishing touches
artists are Emma Auger,
Eryn Gartley, Chafin
McKeehan, Hailey
Campbell, Sarah
Opperman and Jacqueline
Piechowski.
DDA Director Dana
Walker says the six artists
will be compensated $750
apiece for 17 hours of
Bridge project
on schedule
Businesses in work zone still open,
remain accessible to customers
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY TWP.
Work on a dual bridge/road
project just east of Imlay
City continues to progress
on schedule.
Destain Gingell,
Lapeer County Road
Commissions highway
engineer, reports that Z
Contractors will soon move
into new phases of con-
struction on both the bridge
over the Belle River and
Imlay City Road from the
bridge east to Dorrow
Road.
Substructure work on
the bridges east side has
been completed and the
contractor is scheduled to
start pouring concrete for
the west substructure this
week, Gingell said.
Once that work is com-
plete, crews will turn to
reconstructing the west
approach to the bridge.
Gingell said crews exca-
vated muck and peat imme-
diately east of the bridge
and theyll soon to the
same on the west.
Next week, bridge
to hone the
skills she hopes
will lead to a
career in the
arts.
Photo by Tom Wearing
After grad-
uation, Emma
plans to study
art at Macomb
County
Community Seventeen-year-old Eryn Gartley creates a contrasting image of choppy
College, before seas and foreboding clouds, just as the sun rises on the horizon. A
transferring to recent Imlay City High School grad, she aspires to be an art teacher.
Kendall College
of Art and tinues to teach art through
Design in Grand Lapeer Countys
Rapids. Community Mental Health
Art is program.
what I want to I got to know Dana
do the rest of (Walker) through Imlay
my life, says Citys Art in the Rough
Emma. I think program, says Jacquie,
Emma Auger, 16, was made aware participating in who describes herself as
of Art in Action by her art teacher, this project is a essentially a landscape art-
good way to get ist.
started toward I have a great appreci-
work per week over the that goal. ation for the outdoors and
Photo by Tom Wearing
Emma says being the environment, she
On Friday, Aug, 18, around other artists can be says. As an artist, I love
both challenging and the way sky merges with
inspiring, but tends to the land.
bring out the best in her She says the most
work. rewarding aspect of Art in Hailey Campbell and Chafin McKeehan hope
Its a great environ- Action is the opportunity to bring some color to downtown Imlay City
ment, she says. Were all to connect with young art- upon completion of their most recent works.
supportive of one another. ists.
Were able to bounce ideas To see the talent of art teacher, says Eryn, The art draws a lot of
off one another. these young high school who resides in Attica. people downtown who oth-
Emma says each of the kids is amazing, says With that goal in mind, erwise might not come
participating artists addi- Jacquie. Theyre undaunt- she plans to attend down here, Chafin opines.
tionally benefits from the ed with having to do the Oakland County I think the art and the col-
public exposure the pro- big paintings required of Community College, ors are appealing to both
gram offers. this project. before transferring to residents and visitors.
Its always nice to be She notes that the fin- Western Michigan From the DDAs per-
acknowledged,she ished paintings will likely University and acquire a spective, Walker hopes the
Photo by Tom Wearing
admits. Its satisfying to be displayed on large sur- degree in art. ongoing art project attracts
know that your work is faces in the downtown dis- My mom was always local entrepreneurs inter-
appreciated by someone. trict. into art and I take after ested in testing out their
Its validating. When considering sub- her, Eryn says. She was business model without
While Emmas talent is ject matter for the project, pressured by others and having to a commit to a
still in the developmental Jacquie recalls taking a ended up doing something long-term lease or rental
stage, Jacquie Piechowski ride through downtown, other than what she really agreement.
brings decades of art where she was drawn to wanted to do. I dont want Walker says there is a
the image of old Lapeer
knowledge and experience that to happen to me. six-month limit for use of
to Art in Action. Grain elevator near Chafin McKeehan says the downtown building as
Emma, Eryn, Chafin, The owner of Aspen Almont Avenue and 2nd unlike her fellow Art in a business incubator.
Creek Studios, Jacquie, 76, Street. Action participants, she Its a way for some-
I wanted to paint has no plans to become an one to test out the viability
either composing or put- Lapeer Schools for 35 something representative artist or art teacher. of their business or service
years, before moving on to of Imlay City, she says. Its more of a hobby without a large financial
on their artworks. teach at Mott College and When I came upon the for me, she says. Its commitment.
Sixteen-year-old Baker College. grain elevator, I knew that calming and therapeutic. For more information
Emma, who will be a Born and raised in Los was what I wanted to And I like being able to about Art in Action, the
senior at Imlay City High Angeles, Jacquie graduated paint. create something that is property at 150 Bancroft
School, was in the early from UCLA with a degree Eryn Gartley, a 2017 unique. Street, or any other DDA
stages of a painting depict- in Fine Arts. Imlay City graduate, is Chafin is, however, programs, call Dana
ing the merging of rural Now a longtime another Art in Action par- fully invested in the proj- Walker at the Imlay City
and urban landscapes. Lapeer-area resident, she is ticipant whose career plans ect for its value to her fel- Hall at 810-724-2135 or
She says Art in Action a member of the Lapeer include art. low artists and to the Imlay email to: dwalker@imlayc-
affords her an opportunity Art Association and con- I want to become an City community. ity.org.
beams are due to be deliv-
ered to the work site and
Lapeer County Road Commission photo
they hope to install them
them the following week.
Placement of new
storm sewer culverts
throughout project is
almost complete, he noted.
That work will be wrapped
up once Consumers Energy
is able to relocate a gas line
near Doran Road. Z Contractor employees pour abutment wall footings along the Belle River bridges west side.
The two mile road
reconstruction will happen
once the bridge work is
complete.
Z Contractors have
been excellent to work with
and continue to work in an
expeditious manner,
Gingell said. Crews
The road has been level sand
closed to through traffic in the
since July 10 for replace- Imlay City
ment of the 90-plus year- Road east
old bridge. Some motorists approach
will use alternate routes to the
until the $2.8 million proj- Belle River
Lapeer County Road Commission photo
bridge.
ects are due to wrap up in
October or November. The
official detour is redirect-
ing traffic to Dryden and
Glover/Graham roads.
Businesses in the work
zone are open and accessi-
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MEEMIC grants Dryden schools
DRYDEN Dryden
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is the grateful recipient of
two grants recently
announced by the Meemic
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Matthew Beasley Agency
of Lapeer.
Teacher Sheryl
Czerwinski received a
2017 Back to School
SuppliesFor Your
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The three-day event is
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Admission for adults is
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B
Almont shows depth
Almonts
Grace
Zimmerman,
Tyler Kautz
and Brandi
Kautz swept

Swept top three individual honors the top three

spots in Port
Huron.
By Kevin Kissane Black River Golf Club, in Port Huron,
Tri-City Times Sports Editor served as the tournament venue.
When the final scores were tallied,

Photo by Kevin Kissane

TRI-CITY AREA The Almont
girls golf team swept the top three indi-
vidual places, helping them secure a num-
ber one showing at a Blue Water Area
Conference Invitational last Wednesday.
Almonts 382 output proved best. They
were followed by Yale (493), Imlay City
(497), Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest
Almont page 2-B

Football season begins Brendan Ecker (defensive tackle),

Garrett Robinson (linebacker),
Thad Marcola (linebacker), and
Liam Powell (defensive end) were
Almonts key losses due to gradu-
ation.
Clay Schapman (quarterback),
Drew Schapman (guard), Chase
Kapron (tight end), Jace Rinke
(running back/defensive back) and
Ethan Hall (defensive back) are
Almonts top returnees.
Leusby lists Richmond, Cros-
Lex, Algonac and Almont as teams
that could possibly make a run at
the BWAC title.
Our goals are to continue our
streak of making the MHSAA
playoffs for an eighth season and

Photo by Kevin Kissane

winning five playoff games,
Leusby said. Of course we want
to win a BWAC championship, a
conference that usually produces
4-5 playoff teams, he noted.
We will be young and on the
road a lot this season so we have Almonts Lindsey Albrecht looks to sink a putt
during Mondays match in Lum.
Photo by Kevin Kissane

our work cut out for us.

Almont kicks off their 2017

Almont eclipses
slate of games this Friday when it
squares off versus Grosse Ile in
the Prep Kickoff Classic, a pre-
mier high school football show-

the field in Lum

Capacs Brandon Muzljakovich is pressured by a host of case. Wayne State University
Almont defenders in a BWAC clash last year. hosts the contest which is slated to
get underway at 4 p.m.

A closer look at our

At Capac, Bill Nestle is back
for his fifth straight year at the
helm of the Chiefs squad. By Kevin Kissane ing the Almont girls golf

teams, those contending

Last fall Capac put together a Tri-City Times Sports Editor team register a first-place
2-7 record. That featured a 2-5 finish Monday at a Blue
TRI-CITY AREA Water Area Conference
mark as far as Blue Water Area

and those rebuilding

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
TRI-CITY AREA The
wait is almost over with as another
high season will get underway
soon.
Here is a look at how our
squads did a year ago, what were
key losses due to graduation, their
top returnees and outlook for the
2017 campaign.
In Almont, James Leusby
returns for his third season in
charge of the Raiders program.
A year ago, Almont fashioned
a 7-4 overall mark. That included
a 4-3 Blue Water Area Conference
Grace Zimmerman carded Invitational.
Conference clashes were con- a 36 over nine holes, help-
cerned, paving the way for a two- Castle Creek Golf
way tie for sixth with Armada. Club, in Lum, is where the
action unfolded.
record, good two-way tie for third Nestle returns nine past letter-
Almont was a runaway
with Cros-Lex. men on this years roster of 20
Almont made it to the Division players. winner that day, posting a
5 state playoffs where they fin- Jake Parski (fullback/lineback- total of 161. They were
ished 1-1. It was there they posted er), Brent Boers (quarterback), followed by Rochester
a 28-27 road win against BWAC Jeremiah Mardlin (offensive line/ Hills Lutheran Northwest
champion Richmond (overcoming defensive line) and Cameron (210), Armada (222), Yale
a 20-point deficit to get the job Mirling (linebacker) were men- (224) and Imlay City (236).
done) and dropped a 20-16 road tioned as Capacs key graduation Tyler Kautz and
outcome to Algonac. losses. Lindsey Albrecht (a 41
Leusby returns 14 prior letter- Brandon Muzljakovich (quar- each) supplied Almonts
winners on this years roster of 31 terback), Thomas Tyson (offensive next lowest outputs. The
players. line/defensive end), Tyler Mirling Raiders also counted
Zach Revoldt (running back/ (halfback/safety), Danny Navarro Brandi Kautzs 43.
kicker/safety), Dillon Kruse (cen- (fullback/linebacker), Gerardo For Imlay City, Abby
ter), Alex Rutkowski (offensive Navarro (offensive line/defensive Schefka was low with a 51.
tackle), Zach Wranosky (offensive Emma Waati (54), Ashlyn
tackle), Jeremy Lau (split end), Abby Schefka, of Imlay Vamvas (55) and Zofia
Football page 2-B
City, hits to the green Borek (76) supported her
in Mondays match. performance.

Spartans open
with a victory
Earn 8-0 road win over Caro
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY
Imlay City earned an 8-0
road win at Caros
expense in a non-league
boys tennis encounter last
Friday.
With the outcome,
Imlay City improves to
1-0 overall.
In individual action,
Photo by Kevin Kissane
and Mitch Allen prevailed
via default at fourth sin-
gles.
As far as doubles play
was concerned, Andrew
Nadrowski and Davyn
Wilson obtained a 6-0, 6-1
top flight victory over
Coby Fedding and Mark
Spencer; Blake Adams and
Logan Wilson furnished a
6-1, 6-2 triumph against
Seth Chapelo and Justin

Avery Whitney notched a Papp at second doubles;

6-2, 6-2 top flight victory Ross Edson and Ricky
over Syrus Stranchen; Guerrero generated a 7-6,
David Krahn registered a 6-3 third flight win over
6-3, 6-2 triumph against Bridger Barnes and Cole
Drydens Blake Porter turns the corner en route to a big gain during his teams game versus Trevor Davis at second Keyworth; plus Daniel
Kingston last fall. singles; Jacob Edson post- Krahn and Dylan Davio
ed a 6-3, 6-2 third flight won by default at fourth
win over Brody Barnes; doubles.
Page 2-B-TRI-CITY TIMES-AUGUST 23, 2017

No losers
this week
It is hard to believe
that the beginning of

FEARLESS
another football season
will soon be underway.
Prepare to be amazed as
the all-knowing one again

FORECASTERS
offers his insight into these
upcoming clashes.
Here is a look at this
weeks
games
Almont vs. Grosse Ile and the
teams I
Marlette at Capac believe
should
emerge
Sandusky at Imlay City victori-
ous in
North Huron at Dryden their
regular
season

Photo by Kevin Kissane

openers:
Kerry Klug
Football...
Almont Almont vs. Grosse Ile
Capac There are four games
Imlay City available to watch this
Dryden Almont Coach James Leusby sends in a play during a game last fall. week, three of which
unfold on Friday and one
spot is wide open. er), Hunter Gall (running
Celery City
Football: A closer look Our team has been
working hard and the play-
back/linebacker) and Jarrad
Adams (tight end/lineback-
that is set for Thursday.
By most accounts, the
Charlie
Almont
at our area contenders ers at all levels are much
closer now than in years
er) are Drydens top return-
ees.
battle between Almont and
Grosse Ile would be clas-
Conference showing, sified as this weeks mar-
Capac from page 1-B past, Lestage commented. With the NCTL
which was good for eighth quee game.
We all share the common expanding to two divisions
Sandusky line), Brad Schaefer (tight place. That is because the
goal of getting the program and with the addition of
Dryden end/linebacker), Lonnie Lestage welcomes back two teams collide this
on track this season, he Lawrence, Morrice, Flint
Fritz (halfback/linebacker) four prior lettermen on this Friday on the campus of
noted. International Academy
and Ben Geliske (kicker) years squad of 26 players. Wayne State University.
Imlay City will look to and Burton Madison I
Keil Jorgensen are Capacs top returnees. Travis Gould (offen- take a step in that direction expect this season to be
The clash, one of two
Nestle declined to sin- sive line/defensive line), encounters at the site that
Almont when they host Sandusky more competitive than ever
gle out any one team as the Adriel Rojas (running day, lists a 4 p.m. starting
in their 2017 opener. That in the NCTL, Hutchinson
Marlette likely BWAC title favorite. back/defensive back) and time. It is part of the Prep
battle is slated to get said. With the experience
Imlay City We are looking to Jaykob Shaw (offensive Kickoff Classic, a show-
underway at 7 p.m. we have in our backfield
Dryden improve every time we are line/defensive line) were case of high school games.
At Dryden, Allen and our system being in
given the opportunity, Imlay Citys key losses due Almont enters the fray
Hutchinson starts his sec- place for its third season
Nestle said. It is our goal to graduation. coming off a 7-4 cam-
Tom Schoen ond season as the we hope to be competitive
this season, he empha- Reid Bannister (wide paign, while Grosse Ile
Cardinals head coach. in a loaded division, he
Almont sized. receiver/defensive back), went 6-5 a year ago.
Last year Dryden noted.
Capac opens their 2017 Noah Galbraith (wide Suffice it to say that
Capac forged a 6-3 overall mark. This is from top to
season this Friday when receiver), Bruce Bollini both teams will be eager
Imlay City That included a 3-2 record bottom one of the hardest
they entertain Marlette. (kicker), Alex Robles to display their gridiron
Dryden as far as NCTL clashes working teams I have ever
That matchup lists a 7 p.m. (wide receiver/defensive skills on the big stage.
were concerned, paving the coached. Hopefully our
starting time. back) and Zac Hellebuyck I see Almont, which is
way to a two-way tie for efforts reward us with a
In Imlay City, Steve (offensive line/defensive certainly no stranger to big
Kevin Kissane second. magical season. This
Lestage begins his third line) are Imlay Citys top games, as the probable
Hutchinson returns 4 senior class has bought in
season as the Spartans returnees. favorite here. After all,
Almont previous letterwinners on from day one and are
head coach. Lestage opted not peg the Raiders return 14 let-
Capac this years roster of 14 amazing leaders. Nothing
Last fall Imlay City one team as the likely Blue termen on this years ros-
Imlay City players. would please us more than
produced a 1-8 overall Water Area Conference ter of 31 players.
Sean Riley (tight end/ to send them out with a
Dryden mark. That included a 0-8 title favorite, saying When the clock zeroes
cornerback), Chase season to remember.
Blue Water Area instead the race for the top out for the last time, I
Fremstad (center/defensive Deckerville again would be
have Almont taking their
tackle), Eric Johnson my pick to be the frontrun-
first step to their eighth
(guard/linebacker) and ner along with Lawrence
straight playoff appear-
Travis Walton (tight end/ and Morrice somewhere in
ance. I see the Raiders
defensive tackle) were the mix.
posting a 24-18 win.
Drydens key losses due to Dryden kicks off their
North Huron at Dryden
graduation. 2017 campaign this Friday
Due to a realignment
Sam Peyerk (quarter- when they host North
of the NCTL, this will be
back/cornerback), Blake Huron. That battle is slated
the lone non-conference
Porter (fullback/lineback- to get underway at 7 p.m.
regular season game
Dryden will play this sea-
son.
Dryden enters Fridays

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I must admit my
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Dryden puts up
September 15th 40-plus points en route to
to October 15th a victory.
Marlette at Capac
If you would like to
watch a good matchup
close to home this Friday
at 7 p.m, the Marlette at
Capac game should be an
entertaining one. Though
it is a non-league battle
this year, it will be a
Photo by Kevin Kissane

Greater Thumb
Conference meeting the
following season.
Capac is coming off a

GOLFERS SPECIAL Almonts Tyler Kautz looks to sink a putt dur-

Play anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ing a match Wednesday in Port Huron.
Includes Weekends
Almont: Girls sweep top
SEPTEMBER 15TH to OCTOBER 15TH! three individual honors
from page 1-B
(512) and Armada (547).
5191 Lum Road Grace Zimmerman
paced Almont that day.
Lum, MI 48412 Her 18-hole output of 87
paved the way to medalist
2-7 campaign, while
Marlette wound up 1-8 a
year ago.
Marlette may be per-
ceived as a favorite here,
but week one of the season
has been known to offer
up its share of surprising
outcomes.
I think Capac starts the
Brandi Kautz and
Lindsey Albrecht added a game quickly, stunning
97 and a 103, respective- their counterparts.
ly, to Almonts cause.
For Imlay City,
Marlette then bounces
back.
Ashlyn Vamvas led the
way. Vamvas carded a
When it ends, Capac
leaves the field with an

810.724.0851
honors.
Tyler Kautz supplied
the next lowest Almont
total. She finished with
a 95.
115 over 18 holes. The 18-12 triumph.
Spartans also counted Sandusky at Imlay
Abby Schefkas 124, City
Heading into the 2017
Megan Tietzs 128 and
Madison Bulls 130. Kenny page 3-B
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Cross Country Sports This Week

Spartans place
Football Almont at Portland Quad Saturday, August 26 Tuesday, August 29
Thursday, August 24 Invite, 9 a.m. Almont at Mariner Invite, Imlay City at Corunna
Sandusky at Imlay City, Marine City, TBA Invite, TBA
7 p.m. Boys Soccer

third in Durand Friday, August 25

Almont vs. Grosse Ile at
Wayne State University,
4 p.m.
Wednesday, August 23
Capac at Almont, 4:30
p.m.
Dryden at Lakers, 5 p.m.
By Kevin Kissane Brandon (98), Morrice Marlette at Capac, 7 p.m. Saturday, August 26
Tri-City Times Sports Editor (134), Lapeer (159), North Huron at Dryden, Dryden at Byron,
Laingsburg (187), Durand 7 p.m. 10:30 a.m.
IMLAY CITY The (203) and Chesaning (212). Monday, August 28
Imlay City boys cross Jacob Swartz, ninth, Girls Golf Richmond at Almont,
country team registered a 18:17.18; led Imlay City Friday, August 25 4:30 p.m.
third-place finish last that day. Zak Kustowski, Almont, Imlay City at Armada at Capac,
Friday at the Durand 10th, 18:35.28; Brandon BWAC Invite, Holly 4:30 p.m.
Invitational. Pries, 19th, 19:46.33; Cole Meadows Golf Algonac at Imlay City,
Linden (18 points) was Broecker, 23rd, 20:05.33; Course,Capac, noon 4:30 p.m.
the meet champion. They and Breydon Andrez, 33rd, Monday, August 28 Dryden at Harbor Beach,
were followed by Bath (80 20:48.44; rounded out the Almont at Flint Powers 5 p.m.
points), Imlay City (98), Spartans top-five. Charger Invite, Flint Golf
Club, 10:30 a.m. Volleyball

Imlay City pulls Tuesday, August 29

Almont, Imlay City at
BWAC Invite, Rattle Run
Friday, August 25
Imlay City at SC4 Invite,
Port Huron, 9 a.m.
Golf Course, 4 p.m. Saturday, August 26

up fifth in Durand Boys Tennis

Thursday, August 24
Almont at Legacy Invite,
Schoolcraft College,
8:30 a.m.
By Kevin Kissane places two through eight. Flint Powers at Imlay Imlay City at Bad Axe
Tri-City Times Sports Editor McKinzie Winget led City, 10 a.m. Invite, 9 a.m.
Imlay City that day. She Almont at Lake Orion, Capac at Mt. Morris

Photo by Kevin Kissane

IMLAY CITY The placed 20th, thanks to a 1 p.m. Invite, 9 a.m.
Imlay City girls cross time of 23:19.69. Friday, August 25
country squad turned in a Sarah Hubbard, 21st, Imlay City at Bay City Cross Country
fifth-place showing last 23:20.54; generated the John Glenn, 9 a.m. Thursday, August 24
Friday at the Durand next quickest Imlay City Saturday, August 26 Capac, Imlay City at
Invitational. performance. The Spartans Almont host quad, 9 a.m. Birch Run Invite, Imlay Citys Ashlyn Vamvas watches her putt
Linden (42) took meet also counted results from Tuesday, August 29 4:15 p.m. approach the hole in a match this past week.
honors that day. Chesaning Carlee Forsyth, 34th,
(104 points), Lapeer (126), 24:26.83; Sarah Evans,

Imlay City (126), Bath 38th, 24:45.91; and Sydney
(144), Lainsburg (144) and Karpushinski, 41st,
Brandon (219) held down 24:52.84.

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their roster of 26 players
includes just four prior let-

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Legal Announcements
ALMONT
TOWNSHIP
ALMONT TOWNSHIP
BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
SYNOPSIS
AUGUST 14, 2017
Meeting called to order by
Supervisor at 7:00 p.m. at 819 N.
Main St., Almont, MI. Members
present were Supervisor Bowman,
Clerk Hoffner, Treasurer Kudsin, and
Trustees Streeter, Groesbeck, Scott
Stroup, and Clay Stroup. The follow-
ing actions were taken: 1)approved
consent agenda, 2)approved cross
tube, 3)approved payment for bid
documents for police and municipal
building, 4)approved expenditure cap
for lawsuit, 5)approved amending
township policy. Meeting adjourned
at 7:50 p.m. A complete copy of min-
utes may be viewed at the township
website. almonttownship.org.
Paul Bowman-Supervisor
Carol Hoffner-Clerk
34-1
VILLAGE OF
ALMONT
ALMONT VILLAGE
COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 1, 2017
SYNOPSIS
President Schneider called the
Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present were Dyke,
Ligon, Love, Peltier, Steven
Schneider, Steffler & Schneider. Staff
present were Manager Connors,
Clerk/Treasurer Keesler, Police Chief
Martin & DPW Supt. Treat.
The Council approved the agen-
da; approved the consent agenda;
approved Resolution #17-08-01,
Performance Resolution for
Governmental Agencies; approved
the closing of Water St. at Van Dyke
and at Bristol St.; accepted Christie
Kinkades resignation from the DDA;
declared a vacancy on the DDA
board; approved purchase of a Ford
F-750 Dump Truck; held the first
reading of Ordinance #198, Coal Tar
Ordinance; Terminated the intergov-
ernmental agreement with Almont
Township Building Services;
approved to enter into and execute the
Letter of Understanding with
Construction Code Authority &
waived penalty at 520 Church St.
Discussion was held on Dollar
General, noxious weed/tall grass
mowing, music in the park, and mov-
ies in the park.
The meeting adjourned at 9:38
p.m.
Kimberly J. Keesler
Clerk/Treasurer
Steve Schneider
President
A complete copy of the minutes
is available in the Clerks office dur-
ing regular business or at www.
almontvillage.org
34-1
ATTICA
TOWNSHIP
ATTICA TOWNSHIP
BOARD
MINUTES OF
AUGUST 10, 2017
The meeting was called to order
at 7:05 p.m. by Supervisor Ochadleus.
Present were: Treasurer Mason,
Trustee Lacey. Absent: Clerk
Herpolsheimer and Trustee Madeline.
The minutes of July 13, 2017
Regular Board meeting were approved
as presented.
The treasurer report showed a
new balance of: General Fund
$318,796.05 and CDARS savings
$202,686.87; ICS $300,025.14 Public
Safety $24,470.92, CDARS
$50,671.71; ICS $50,004.18 Fire
Millage $33,932.40, CDARS
$50,671.71; ICS $50,004.18: Fire
Escrow $1,500.42, CDARS
$50,671.71; ICS $80,008.94. terline of Hwy. M-21) 100 ft; thence S
Police Report - There were 172
calls in July, with 79 of the calls han-
dled by the Township Deputies.
Public Time - Two residents had
questions for the Board.
Old Business - Moved and sec-
onded to enter into a loan agreement
with Lakestone Bank to borrow
$170,000.00 at 2.5% interest for the
purchase of a new fire truck. Roll call
vote taken, all ayes, motion carried.
New Business - Moved and sec-
onded to approve the Special Land
Use and Mining permit for Israel
Ferrett at 1200 Lake George Rd., as
recommended by the Attica Township
Planning Commission with the
amendment of item number 4 to
return $25,000.00 of the $50,000.00
bond after one year if all rules and
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conditions have been followed. Roll
call vote taken, all ayes, motion car-
ried.
The township will be putting an
E-Deposit system in place soon.
Fire - The spaghetti dinner dur-
ing Attica Days went well. Last month
was slow, and they are in the process
of interviewing and testing 5 new
candidates for the fire department.
Park - Park is very busy.
Planning Commission - ZBA
meets Aug 24th at 6:30 p.m. before
the Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m.
Planning Coordinators Lemons and
Schultz attended training on Aug 9th
in Frankenmuth. Topics included
Medical Marijuana Licensing Act and
short term rental regulations.
Attorney - Attorney Strittmatter
reported that he is filing injunctive
relief from the court on five blight
complaints.
Ambulance - none
Commissioner - none
Board - none
Public - none
Review and pay the bills -
Moved and seconded to pay the bills:
General Fund - $78,303.39, Public
Safety - $10,192.78, and Fire Fund -
$9,977.56. Total for bills is
$98,473.73. Roll call vote taken, all
ayes, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
A complete copy of the minutes
is available at the Attica Township
Hall.
Nancy Herpolsheimer
Attica Township Clerk
34-1
BERLIN
TOWNSHIP
BOARD MEETING
SYNOPSIS
AUGUST 14, 2017
Meeting called to order at 7:30
p.m. by Supervisor Winn. Pledge of
Allegiance recited. Members present:
Parks, Klos, Winn, Christian &
Wittstock. July minutes approved.
Treasurers report approved. Fire
report given by Assistant Chief
Bonner: responded to 21 runs last
month (none billable). Planning
Commission report: had 2 split
requests - one was approved. Senior
report: exercise Tuesday (7/11 & 18),
cards on Thursday (7/6, 13, 20 & 27),
and 54 attended potluck (every 4th
Tuesday). Discussed: audit presenta-
tion, culvert replacement approved
for Hunt Road, approved to chloride
Miller Road with 2nd application, two
issues going to circuit court, Senior
Spaghetti Dinner to be held at the
senior center on 10/22 and approval to
apply for road assistance monies for
ditching projects to improve roads.
Board member questions and com-
ments: road speed signs for Berville
& Allenton, added insurance for Fire
Department and Hannah Drain resi-
dents will get bills due to redistrict-
ing. Audience questions and com-
ments: civil issue on Messmer Road,
and ham operator tower and trailer
owner issues on Fox Ridge Lane.
Motion to pay the bills made and
accepted. Motion to adjourn 8:30
p.m. A complete copy of the minutes
is available at the township hall dur-
ing business hours.
Karen A. Klos, Clerk
34-1
CITY OF
IMLAY CITY
REGULAR COMMISSION
MEETING
AUGUST 1, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Mayor Bargen called the meet-
ing to order at 7:00 p.m.
Commissioners present were Bargen,
Kempf, Planck, Ramirez and Tanis.
Commissioners Rankin and Romine
were absent. Also present were City
Manager Tom Youatt; City Attorney
David Churchill; Fire Captain Scott
Stone; five members of the commu-
nity; and one member of the media.
The Commission approved the agen-
da with the following additions: 8.B.
MML Delegate and Alternate, 8.C.
PD Shower Lighting Bids, 8.D.
Mayor Pro-Tem Rankin Letter of
Resignation, and 8.E. Election of
Mayor Pro-Tem. The Commission
approved the Consent Agenda Items
as presented, including Regular
Meeting minutes of July 18, 2017;
DDA Meeting minutes of June 12,
2017; and Payment of Bills including
Payroll of $138,996.53 and Accounts
Payable and Trust & Agency of
$536,753.47. The Commission
approved the payment for landscaping
design services from Spicer Group for
the Median/Gateway Project in the
amount of $6,130.90, as presented;
approved Resolution 2017-13 Budget
Amendment No. 1 for FY2017/18, as
presented; designated Mayor Walt
Business
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Bargen as voting delegate, and City to the buyer of the property at the
Manager Tom Youatt as alternate vot- foreclosure sale, or to the Mortgage
ing delegate for the MML Annual holder, for damage done to the prop-
Tax Preparation
Convention; rejected the two bids erty during the redemption period.
received for the Police Department The redemption period will
Shower Lighting, with the intention expire six (6) months after the date of
of readvertising for bids with
improved specifications; accepted the
the foreclosure sale, unless the prop-
erty is determined abandoned under
Dryden Excavating
F o r A l l Yo u r
resignation of Mayor Pro-Tem Marty MCL 600.3241a, in which case the EXCAVATING & TRUCKING NEEDS
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best interest of the City. consider the Librarys proposed bud-
get for the period from January 1,
Outdoor
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33-2 The Board may not adopt its
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34-1
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mortgagee. The Mortgage is dated STATE OF MICHIGAN
July 12, 2004, and was recorded on PROBATE COURT Cleaning and repair. 7230 Webster Rd IMLAY CITY
July 20, 2004, in Liber 1932, on page COUNTY OF LAPEER Insured/Guaranteed. 810-724-7230
200 of the Lapeer County records and Estate of Mary Josephine Imlay City.
subject to an Assignment of Mortgage Vineyard, Deceased. Date of birth: 810-358-7740 10-11-17
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recorded at Liber 2904, Page 489. 9-30-1927.
The balance owing on the Mortgage To all creditors:
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as of the date of this Notice is Notice to creditors: The dece-
$85,377.21, including interest at 4.5% dent, Mary Josephine Vineyard died
per year variable. The Mortgage con- 8-14-2017.
tains a power of sale clause and no Creditors of the decedent are
proceedings have been instituted to notified that all claims against the SUPPLY & EQUIPMENT
Dans
recover any part of the debt owing.
The Mortgage will be foreclosed
estate will be forever barred unless
presented to Garry Alan Vineyard,
by selling the property described personal representative, or to both the
below at a public auction to the high- probate court at 7794 Eridge Dr.,
est bidder. The sale will be held on
September 6, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. local
Almont, MI and personal representa-
tive within 4 months after the date of
Tree
time at the main entrance to the
Lapeer County Court Facility, 255
publication of this notice. Service LLC
Clay St., Lapeer, Michigan, that being
8-17-17
Garry A. Vineyard
the place of holding Circuit Court for 34-4
Dan Weingartz
Lapeer County, Michigan. The prop-
erty will be sold to pay the amount 810-724-0019
then due on the Mortgage, including Residential & Commercial
interest, legal costs, attorney fees and
any taxes or insurance which may be TO ALL Licensed & Insured
11-29-17
paid by the mortgagee before the sale. CREDITORS
CALL 810-724-2615
The property to be sold is locat-
The Settlor, Carmen O. Lewis,
ed in the Township of Lapeer, County
DOB June 7, 1931, who lived at 320
of Lapeer, Michigan and described as:
to publish
N. Neeper St., Capac, MI 48014 died
Commencing at the N 1/4 corner
of Section 11, T7N, R10E, thence
July 16, 2017. There is no Personal
Representative of the settlors estate NOW TAKING SCRAP METAL
your legal
running N 8836 W along the Section to whom Letters of Administration
line (centerline of Hwy. M-21) 200 ft have been issued. Located Between Imlay City
for the point of beginning; thence N Creditors of the decedent are and Almont on M-53
announcement
8836 W along the Section line (cen-
notified that all claims against the
124 E 400 ft; thence S 8836 E 100
Carmen O. Lewis Living Trust dated 3620 Van Dyke Almont, MI
or email: 810-798-8533
August 7, 2002, as amended, will be
ft; thence N 124 W 400 ft to the
forever banned unless presented to
point of beginning, being a part of that
Sally Leverenz, P.O. Box 539, Capac,
tct@pageone-inc.com Parts c&e
part of the E half of the E half of the E-Z
MI 48014, Trustee, within four (4)
NW 1/4 of Section 11, lying N of the
Grand Trunk Western Railway right
months after the date of publication. Servi Fax 810-798-3738 Financing
Notice is further given that the
of way T7N, R10E, Lapeer Twp.,
Professional Directory
Trust will thereafter be assigned and
Lapeer Co., Michigan.
distributed to the persons entitled to
The structure residing on the
it.
above described premises, consisting
Date: July 18, 2017
of a 2004 Wintergreen manufactured
Sally Leverenz
home is considered real estate and is
Successor Trustee
also collateral for this loan.
John L. Lengemann
commonly known as 2226 Imlay
CAPAC
Morrice, Lengemann & Miller P.C.
City Road, Lapeer, MI 48446
Attorneys at Law
tax i.d. 012-011-010-00
202 East Third Street
If the property described in this
Imlay City, MI 48444
notice is sold at a foreclosure sale, 810-724-2565
PHARMACY
then under MCL 600.3278, the
34-1
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Golf
The Almont girls golf team took first at an invite Wednesday in Port Huron. They are (L to R) Grace
Zimmerman, Tyler Kautz, Lindsey Albrecht, Brandi Kautz, Gillian Nichols and Ashley Gibbs. See
story on page 1-B.
Almont seventh at
Lapeer Tourney
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT The
Almont girls golf team
posted a 375 output, paving
the way to a seventh-place
showing last Friday at the
Lapeer Lightning Tuneup.
Lapeer Country Club is
where the action unfolded.
Lake Orion (348) paced
the 20-team field assem-
bled. South Lyons A
team (352), Lapeer (360),
Birmingham Seaholm
(361), Hartland (363),
Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook
(370), Almont (375), Grand
Blanc (382), Utica
Eisenhower (385),
Raiders roll to a
first in Rochester
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
TRI-CITY AREA
The Almont and Imlay City
girls golf teams placed
first and third, respectively,
last Thursday at a Blue
Water Area Conference
tournament.
Hampton Golf Club, in
Rochester Hills, is where
the action unfolded.
Almonts 167 total
paced the four-team field
assembled. They were fol-
lowed by Yale (220), Imlay
Soccer
Capac kicks off
its season in Caro
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
CAPAC The Capac
boys soccer team dropped
all four of their contests
last Saturday at the Hank
Mai Memorial Tournament.
Caro is where the action
unfolded.
Chiefs fall 1-0 to Memphis
CAPAC Capac put
up a good fight, only to
fall 1-0 to host Memphis
in a non-league boys
soccer clash Monday
Frankenmuth downs Imlay City
IMLAY CITY
Imlay City dropped a 2-0
road verdict to Frankenmuth
in a non-league boys soc-
cer encounter Monday
YOUR HOMETOWN
INSURANCE AGENCY
Liebler
Insurance
Photo by Kevin Kissane
(810) 724-8600
172 N. Cedar (M-53), Imlay City
www.LieblerAgency.com
Bob Riehl
Cruise Over for
Summer Savings
Chris Byrnes
General Manager New Car Manager
Rochester Adams (390),
Saginaw Heritage (397),
Rochester (401), Flushing
(405), Davison (406),
South Lyons B team
(411), Oxford (420), Jeff Riehl
2017 JEEP COMPASS LATITUDE 4X4 Tom Patten
Managing
OR LEASE ONE FOR Used Sales Manager
Linden (430), Utica (460) Executive EMPLOYEE SALE PRICE
and Brandon (642) held FRIENDS & FAMILY:
down places two through
19.
Flint Kearsley also par-
$21,926 $
$0 DOWN $19700/MO
1,999 DOWN $11200/MO
ticipated but did not field a MSRP $28,525 EMPLOYEE LISTING:
complete squad. $0 DOWN $15900/MO Lionel Guerra
Tim Wilcox
Grace Zimmerman led Commercial Truck
$
1,999 DOWN $7400/MO Commercial
Vehicle Sales
Manager
Almont with an 84 over 18
holes. Tyler Kautz pulled
up second, thanks to an 87.
The Raiders also counted
2017 RAM 1500 SLT CREW CAB 4X4
Lindsey Albrechts 93 and
EMPLOYEE SALE PRICE OR LEASE ONE FOR
$32,343
a 111 from Gillian Nichols. FRIENDS & FAMILY: Scott Shelton
Bob Lesko
Sales
$0 DOWN $22500/MO Commercial
$
1,999 DOWN $13900/MO Vehicle Sales
MSRP $45,645 EMPLOYEE LISTING:
$0 DOWN $16500/MO
1,999 DOWN $7900/MO
$
2017 DODGE JOURNEY GT AWD
Rob Piccirilli Ty Schmidt
Sales Sales
City (221) and Armada
(251). EMPLOYEE SALE PRICE OR LEASE ONE FOR
Grace Zimmerman led
$25,969
FRIENDS & FAMILY:
Almont with a 39 over nine $0 DOWN $22800/MO
holes. Brandi Kautz (42)
plus Tyler Kautz and
$
1,999 DOWN $13700/MO
Lindsey Albrecht (a 45 Shannon Lane MSRP $36,285 EMPLOYEE LISTING: Bill Hilliard
Sales
each) supported her perfor- $0 DOWN $17500/MO Sales
mance. $
1,999 DOWN $8900/MO
Ashlyn Vamvas head-
lined for Imlay City that
day. She carded a 47 for 2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4X4
her nine-hole round. The EMPLOYEE SALE PRICE OR LEASE ONE FOR
Spartans also counted John Barton Rachel Walls
$27,213 FRIENDS & FAMILY:
Emma Waattis 54, Abby Sales Sales
Schefkas 57 and Madison $0 DOWN $25400/MO
Bulls 63. $
1,999 DOWN $16800/MO
MSRP $35,790 EMPLOYEE LISTING:
$0 DOWN $19800/MO
$
1,999 DOWN $11700/MO
Brad Curtis
Sales
James Jenkins
Sales
2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING L
EMPLOYEE SALE PRICE
OR LEASE ONE FOR
$27,902 FRIENDS & FAMILY:
Reed Gordon
Sales
MSRP $36,785
$
$0 DOWN $29900/MO
1,999 DOWN $23400/MO
EMPLOYEE LISTING:
Meredith Dubbs
Sales
The team kicked off $0 DOWN $26700/MO
tournament play with a 2-0
loss to Lansing Home
$
1,999 DOWN $19800/MO
School. That was followed
by 2-0 setback to
Nick Grayson
2017 JEEP RENEGADE LATITUDE 4X4
Marysville; a 1-0 loss to Sales EMPLOYEE SALE PRICE OR LEASE ONE FOR Shane Burrough
Sales
Hanover-Horton; and a 1-0
$19,660 FRIENDS & FAMILY:
setback to Caro.
Each contest that day $0 DOWN $21500/MO
was 40 minutes in length. $
1,999 DOWN $12800/MO
MSRP $27,565 EMPLOYEE LISTING:
Jim Sadik
Business Manager $
$0 DOWN $16800/MO
1,999 DOWN $6300/MO
Deb Ruth
Sales
afternoon. Pictures may not reflect actual vehicle. Chrysler Employee and Friends/Family public prices stated. Sale Price includes all available factory incentives, does NOT include special offers (TDM) from the factory that are available to a select group of qualified people and does NOT include military rebate. Sale and lease payments include loyalty & pull ahead
Antonio Moreno drew factory incentives. Not everyone qualifies. Payments are based on the sale price, A+ or Tier 1 credit rating. Buy payments and sale prices are plus tax, title, plate, and destination. * Zero down lease payments are plus tax, title, plate, destination, and requires security deposit waiver and must qualify for S/A Tier 1 credit. Lease payments are based on 10,000
miles per year for 24, 36, 39 mos. Lease term. Prior purchases/leases excluded, must take delivery out of stock by 8-31-17, see sales associate for details. Advertised specials in this ad are good for at least 48 hours after the printed date unless stated differently in the ad, but could go longer. Call or come into our Lapeer location. Availability is limited.
the goalkeeping assign-
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credited with five saves.
1515 LAPEER RD.
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afternoon.
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Imlay City that day. Torres
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