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ST. CLAIR
MACOMB
Threat leads
to arrest of
ex-student
Police pursue suspect after
Facebook photo
incident at Imlay high school
By Tom Wearing
Imlay City High School students make a statement during March 14 ‘Walk-In’ to remember the school twearing@pageone-inc.com
shooting victims in Parkland, Florida, and to advocate for creating a safe, caring school and community
environment. IMLAY CITY — Police responded to
script from
on social media within hours of the walkout/assembly. People were start- that Owen would leave the grounds.
event. ing to attack one another and the Moments later, as officers arrived at the
school, the subject fled on foot, leading law
The assembly, organized by the
students, was meant to support the the March 14 police department will not be party to
that type of behavior,” Pike wrote in a enforcement to conduct a search of the area,
said Pike.
‘Walk-in’, visit:
families of the 17 students and educa- follow up post on Thursday afternoon.
tors killed in the deadly shooting at So, what was the rally—and the Pike said a preliminary investigation
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High ensuing controversy—all about? We revealed that Owen had outstanding warrants
School in Parkland, Florida on www.tricitytimes-online.com asked Schools Supt. Dr. Stu Cameron for failure to appear in court.
February 14. to shed light on how the assembly Pike said Owen had been expelled from
After Police Chief Scott Pike’s trol. Some, whose students attended came about, what was involved in the Imlay City Schools and was not allowed on
post about his attendance at and expe- the event, alleged that the school dis- process, and what the intended pur- school property, nor was he allowed have
rience of the event on Facebook, the trict withheld “the truth” about the pose was. contact with his former girlfriend.
comment section ballooned with intent of the assembly, while others
responses that disparaged the school said their youngster was “bullied” into Storm page 14-A Threat page 14-A
Happy hunting
Easter egg hunts are
planned around area,
Good time, good cause at Busker Fest Auction
Fundraiser is
...see page 17-A same level of support they
did the former Blueberry
Festival.
Saturday at “We need everyone’s
TRI-CITY Castle Creek
support to put on a differ-
ent and exciting festival
TIMES Golf Course
that we think everyone
(adults and children) will
enjoy,” said Hamel. “It’s
ONLINE By Tom Wearing going to be a change, but
it’s a change we believe
twearing@pageone-inc.com
will be for the better.”
tricitytimes-online.com TRI-CITY AREA — Hamel said she and
It’s been a long winter and Busker Fest Committee
a good time to pick your- members have been work-
self up off the sofa and get ing hard to organize an
FACEBOOK out and have some fun. event that is new, unique
and still includes some
And when fun happens
to coincide with support- popular elements of the
facebook.com former festival.
Photo by Tom Wearing
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Members of the Lapeer County Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory
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courthouse in Lapeer. Loaded with Breaded Ta-
Busker Fest
YAC advisor Jennifer media.” thing that can be solved in
Phillips says the gathering Phillips advocates for one meeting, but we are
is aimed at determining the youth involvement in find- definitely moving forward
best use of grant dollars to ing solutions to the prob- in the right direction.”
meet students’ needs. lems, noting that school Tri-City area YAC par-
Auction
With representation safety, bullying, suicide, ticipants include Cecilia
from schools across the and sexting are areas of Michel, Abby Schefka and
county, the discussion cen- concern. Jenna Schefka from Imlay
tered around current pro- “The youths need to be City High School; Mark
grams in place, and what allowed to become part of Cronkright of Dryden Jr./
can be done to address the the solution,” Phillips says. Sr. High School; and
concerns related in the sur- Participants also dis- Almont High School’s Alli
vey. cussed the impact of dwin- Mitchell, Abigail Roumaya
“The YAC were able to dling school funding and and Anna Wedemeyer.
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Page 4-A-TRI-CITY TIMES-MARCH 21, 2018
Student creates
Health experts report Though vaping may
Photo by Tom Wearing
safety survey to
nickel, chromium and Manning urged parents in
manganese. the audience to be proac-
According to Science tive and discuss the matter
and News for Students, with their children.
Parents in attendance peruse through some of
the equipment and products used by growing
numbers of young people in search of a buzz.
nickel and chromium can
cause cancer and manga-
nese can harm the nervous
“We’re starting to hear
some reports about vaping
in the community,” she
mark March 14
said. “It’s very important
that we have those conver-
Capac takes part in alternative
sation with our kids. to planned National Walkout Day
Almont Middle School
Principal Kim By Maria Brown Schools,” Kirby said.
VonHiltmayer said vaping mbrown@pageone-inc.com She reports that the
is a subject currently being school marked a moment
broached among the CAPAC — Students, of silence at 10 a.m. and
school’s seventh and staff and teachers complet- then students proceeded to
eighth graders. ed a school safety survey at their third hour class where
“The students need to Capac Jr./Sr. High School they were invited to take
be educated about this in on March 14. the survey.
case they they see some- School safety was on “Students were not for-
one doing it,” the minds of everyone that bidden or prevented from
VonHiltmayer said. “We day as part of the student- walking out, but they chose
Photo by Tom Wearing
need to have heart-to-heart led call for a National not to do so,” she said.
conversations with the Walkout Day, Principal More than 400 people
kids to make sure they are Nicole Kirby reported in answered the questions
aware of the health conse- her weekly newsletter but including teachers, admin-
quences.” Capac students opted to istrators, secretarial staff,
Thursday’s program in the Almont Middle School library attracted a siz- School safety update honor the victims of recent custodial staff, kitchen staff
able crowd of parents, law enforcement and school staff concerned Following Officer school shootings in a dif- and Central Office staff.
about the potential health hazards associated with inhaling vapors. Manning’s presentation, ferent way. “The plan is to compile
“A senior student here the data and share with stu-
at Capac Jr. - Sr High dents, staff, the superinten-
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the walk out, felt we need- representatives and law
ed to do something to allow makers,” Kirby said.
students’ voices to be “We are proud of the
heard. This student created initiative this student took
a School Safety Survey to and his thoughtful planning
be distributed via Google to ensure the voices of
Forms to all members of Capac Community Schools
the Capac Community will be heard.”
C8O10L-3L9I5S-2I2O43N board awarded their first boiler for the elementary
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DRYDEN — No
fewer than 12 high school
seniors competed for the
title of “Mr. Dryden” on
Friday, March 16.
As has been the tradi-
tion, the 2018 competition
Facebook photo
was spirited and abundant-
ly creative.
By the time the curtain
fell, four participants’
efforts were deemed supe- Jared Czape, Sam Peyerk, Caelan O’Bryan, Austin Grondin and Jake
Hagemeister show off their Mr. Dryden honors.
rior by the panel of judges
and popular voters. each competitor had an
And the winner is... opportunity to demonstrate
By virtue of the judg- his unique charm and intel-
Facebook photo
es’ decision, the winner of lect, before moving on to
the 2018 Mr. Dryden com- the all-important talent
petition was Caelan portion of the program.
O’Bryan. Event emcees Sydney Hempstead and Kelsey The competitors’
The 1st runner-up was Hempstead are decked out in their finest for diverse talents ranged
Austin Grondin, followed the Mr. Dryden pageant. from beach ball ballet and
by 2nd runner-up Sam stand-up comedy to body
Peyerk. Winning in the category was Jared Czape. the big event was 2017 Mr. building, rapping, pizza
coveted “popular vote” Also in attendance for Dryden, Jake Hagemeister. making, fishing, singing
The complete list of and piano playing.
contestants included Sam Among the evening’s
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Our Opinion
Latest FOIA bill a Letters from our readers...
step in right direction
Dinner and magic for worthy cause
A t a time when conspiracy theories and
mistrust of government abound, start-
ing with allegations from the highest office
What better way to
help support the 3rd
Annual Capac & Imlay
shows a year ranging from
casual close-up perfor-
mances, cruise ship show-
vegetable, build-your-
own-salad, bread and but-
ter. A dessert table (mini
prize” with donated tickets
to various sporting events
(Tigers, Red Wings Lions,
in the nation on down to area school dis- City Victory Day “Under rooms and convention eclairs, mini cream puffs, Pistons, UM Football/
tricts, you’d think Michigan lawmakers The Lights” 2018 than to centers, to the occasional cupcakes, brownies, blon- Basketball/
enjoy a fabulous dinner publicity stunt that have dies and cookies) and cof- Hockey, MSU Football/
would at long last do something to shine and see the amazing Jasen helped land him into the fee, ice tea, lemonade and Basketball/
light in these dark places, to show that Magic, magician and living rooms of millions of soda pop are included with Hockey, WMU Football/
there is nothing nefarious, illegal or unethi- comedian. viewers across the globe. the dinner. Hockey, CMU Football,
cal going on in state and local government. The Dinner/Jasen Tickets are $35.00 and We are also in need of etc.). This prize would be a
As unbelievable as it seems in this age Magic Fundraiser will be can be purchased through raffle prizes for the fund- $10 raffle ticket prize.
at Countryside Banquet PayPal (paypal.me/ raiser. Recently Bedrock Capac & Imlay City
of instant information—which seems only Center on Saturday, June CFPCVictoryDay) or by Kitchen and Bath of Port Victory Day “Under The
to serve to foster paranoia and conspiracy 9, 2018. Doors open at 6 check. Mail checks, made Huron donated a gift cer- Lights” 2018 is an event
theories—Michigan is one of just two p.m. Dinner served at 6:30 payable to Capac Football tificate for a free 48” van- for children and young
states in the country where the governor p.m. Jasen Magic Parents Club, to CFPC, ity countertop, up to a adults with special needs
Performance at 8:00 p.m. P.O. Box 212, Capac MI $500 value. We also have to have fun on the gridiron
and lawmakers are exempt from Freedom followed by raffle prize 48014 and include your raffle prizes from Capac at Capac Football Stadium.
of Information Act (FOIA) requests. The drawings. email address to receive Athletic Boosters, Ericka’s Participants, ages 5-26,
state’s transparency laws and access to You’ve seen Jasen your ticket/receipt. Your Creative Creations of Yale, with developmental, cog-
information are among the weakest in the Magic on WDIV “Live in ticket/receipt (PayPal or MI, The Philosophy of nitive and/or physical
nation; and this has been the case for years. the D” and Fox2 Morning from capacimlaycityvicto- Oils (Young Living impairments are eligible
shows, Genitti’s Hole In ryday@gmail.com) will be Essential Oils) of St. Clair for this fully funded expe-
Even the dark shadow of the Flint water The Wall Theater, Infinity your ticket to attend the Shores and Pure Romance rience, and do NOT have
crisis wasn’t enough for lawmakers to and Ovation Yacht Dinner/Jasen Magic by Jamie Westover of to reside in Capac or Imlay
move to change this reality, though there Charters Summer Cruise Fundraiser. Lapeer. City School districts.
have been several bills proposed over the Series and more. Jasen Dinner includes two We would like to put —Paula Bellhorn,
past few years that have stalled out because performs nearly 400 live meats, hot pasta, potato, together a “sports raffle Victory Day organizer
Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof
refuses to allow those bills to come before
the senate for consideration.
Auction a record-breaking success
This week, conservative Republican The Ruth Hughes Attic, Willene Tanis, Waschull, Patty Schenkel, Eschenberg, Bob and Tish
Gary Glenn of Midland introduced House Memorial District Library Tiana’s Dollars ‘n’ Deals, Janet DeLine, Andi Lynn Stroebel, Next Level
trustees and staff would Atkins Insurance, Kay Photography, Diane Tattoo, Tri City Times,
Bill 5733, a bill that would force govern- like to express their heart- Hendricksen, Crystal Long, Willick, TSC, Chet and Sue Woods-N-Waters, King and
ments to comply with FOIA requests with- felt thanks to all the donors Connie Frank, Wendy Rivard, the Muir Family, King, Tom Youatt, Napa,
in 60 days. Glenn says his measure is “in whose contributions made Gottschalk, Indigo Dairy Queen, Grondin’s, Dean’s Antiques,
response to a public statement issued by our 2018 fundraising auc- Lavender, Diane Benoit Muir Brothers Funeral Hellebuyck’s Trading Post,
tion a record-breaking suc- Jameyfield, The Home, Mortimer Lumber, Countryside Banquet
Attorney General Bill Schuette in cess. Pincushion, Comic Pizza Machine, Anytime Center, Wes Davis, Lisa
December 2017 outlining how Michigan’s We know that local Explosion, Imlay City Fitness, Timmer ’s Cox, Carrie Barkham,
FOIA does not specify a particular timeline businesses and residents Veterinary Clinic, Fran Maryland Fried Chicken, Joshua Myers, and Joe
for when a state department must fulfill a get asked to support many Rentz, Thibodeau Physical Werner’s Hallmark, Szczygielski.
request for information.” good causes throughout the Therapy, Len’s Party Store, Cynthia Stroebel, Don Thanks are also due to
year, and we greatly appre- Cindy Hummel, Dee Davenport, Nacho’s, Big all the bidders who partici-
If there’s no time limit for responding ciate everyone who said Greenwald, Karen Groll, Boy, Tri County Bank, pated in the auction, as well
to FOIA requests, the entire FOIA process yes to us. Lisa Super, Parsch’s Oil, Mandy and Nate Summers, as to all the staff and library
is rendered moot. According to Schuette’s Thanks to the following Peggy Bradley, Somewhere Structure Salon, board members who
opinion, governments can take as long as donors: Jim Sillers, Polar In Time Photography, Lumberjack Shack, Benny worked on the big event,
they like—and perhaps even longer—get- Palace, Lake Nepessing Nick’s Warehouse, 4th and the Jets, Silver Grill, with special gratitude to
Golfland, Woodchips, Street Antiques, Gem & Maria Bright, Ed’s Apiary, trustee Cynthia Stroebel.
ting the requested information to the pub- Imlay City Hardware, Diamond, Susan Long, Yvonne Wilson, Carrie Thank you all for sup-
lic. This is unacceptable. As taxpaying citi- Thimbleberry Gifts, Tricia Village Barn, Chris Graber, Gunst, The Nickora Family, porting your library!
zens, the public is entitled to know what Thompson, Kelly’s Pet Stu Davis, Theresa Richey, Tracy Aldrich, Diane Sincerely,
state and local officials are doing with Salon, 123 Escape, Don Hungry Howie’s, Jean Delaney, Marge De Yonker, —Tracy Aldrich
Cunningham, The Hudson, Anne Mousseau, Stitchin’ At The Barn, Director
those tax dollars. Unless it’s information Backyard, Barb Mobley, Jessica Keeping, Catherine Jessica Bostian, Don’s Ruth Hughes Library
that would breach security or sensitive per- Andrea Daniels, Eden’s Yezak, Linda Deming, Julie Auto, Lucky’s, Kathy Imlay City
sonnel records, we have a right to know
what’s happening in government, which we
“So it’s the swans! The tiple sets to time. The caretaker for than faith and belief to stay
swans, of course,” I grin, of pairs— the now-non-existent vaca- confident, to keep knowing
not really surprised. The became a tion rental spot (high-end that the Universe always
magnificent bright white staple at condos, now), Mr. Plum provides. After my dad
birds have long been a part the told us swans mated for passed away, of course I
of my psyche, and imagi- duplex life. He also told us about asked for a sign and
nation. From the time I ‘cottage’ finding one with an arrow looked everywhere. Soon Swans in the muck field giving me the eye as I
first saw a pair gently my dad through its body—a dis- enough, a robin built its pull over to revel in their magnificence.
floating along the undulat- Observations in ink... rented the covery that made this mild nest in an open bird feeder and last time it happened. say. “Thank you God,
ing aquamarine shores of
Lake Charlevoix, I knew Catherine Minolli same
week in
mannered outdoorsman
very angry.
that he made when I first
moved in. It’s a platform
And now this year, it’s
the swans. In all the 25
thank you Universe, thank
you, Creator, thank you
those majestic creatures August But it’s not anger type—a cedar ‘floor’ with years I’ve enjoyed my Creation, thank you. Thank
were special. Other- for summer vacation each I’m thinking about when a little cedar roof over it, slice of heaven in the you for this magnificent
worldly, almost. Later, I year. The absolute first I first see the gathering perched on a tall black woods, never ever have the gift, these peaceful but
came to learn they’re pret- thing my sisters and I of trumpeter swans in pole in the middle of my trumpeters landed—much fierce, strong white birds
ty fierce, too. would do when—with a the muck field next door. yard. In all the 19 years I’d less stayed—in the farm that seem directly sent
I once tried to renewed excitement at It’s unadulterated joy. lived at the house, never field next door. The sight from heaven to lift my
approach a female with her finally reaching our cov- It’s awe. It’s a sort of had I had a robin nest and sounds of the ever- spirits and spark my imagi-
cygnets and was met full eted destination after the knowing. there. While there are growing flock becomes so nation.” And now they’re
on, stopping my forward long drive—we’d bust out Beautiful. Fierce. loads of them (yet to see magnificent that people gone.
motion so abruptly that I of the confines of the sta- “Yep,” I say again, “it’s the one this year though) hop- driving down the road pull Whether they return
walked right out of my flip tion wagon was make swans.” ping all around the proper- over just to watch them next year or not, I know.
flops. That peaceful look- tracks to the beach. A few weeks after my ty in the spring, not once peck around and preen in “It’s the swans,” I say.
ing, feathery bird was And there they always mom died, I began to ask had one nested around the the inky lake the muck Email Catherine at
almost as tall as I was, and were. The swans. Regal, for a sign. This may sound house or yard, period. That field has become. cminolli@pageone-inc.
with wings spread wide peaceful, beautiful, with all crazy to some, but for me, year—2012—was the first “Thank you, Mom,” I com.
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Pie seasons
Editor’s note: The fol- the woods surrounded by
lowing is an excerpt from a concrete. Had I known
memoir cookbook in prog- about Huck Finn, I
ress by Iris Lee would’ve felt just like him.
Underwood. I knew not to touch the
Photo provided
woods at the corner of Arms crossed at the kitchen
Wagner and Frazho Streets. sink, Mom smiled at my
From the day we moved to discovery. I didn’t tell her
Wagner, that last patch of
wilderness spared by devel-
about the swamp or she
wouldn’t let me go back. Fishing club casts off in Imlay City
opment called my name “Yes,
with powerful yearning, the Iris. Bring This winter, Imlay City High School biology teacher Bob Beebe started the ICHS Fishing Club.
same feeling when I saw some The club had their first meeting last month and tied stinger hooks for walleye fishing. Future
the first mountain range home and plans for the club include a walleye seminar presented by Capt. Paul Doute and Capt. Larry
come into view on our I’ll make Billings of Anglers Quest Tackle. Lure Lipstick, a local bait company, has also committed to a
drive home to Kentucky. a straw- presentation. Mr. Beebe and club members will participate in several local fishing trips
Didn’t my heart leap at berry rhu- throughout the year.
what awaited within those barb pie.
timbered hills? Leave Honest Living...
Now I was in fourth
grade and knew copper-
heads and rattlesnakes
didn’t live in Michigan.
your bike
here, and
take
Linda
Iris Lee Underwood ’Tis the season Academic All-Star
And Mom didn’t say I
couldn’t go into the woods
with you.”
Exhilarated, I led Linda ’T is the season. No,
not Christmas,
although I would like that
“Hey, man, that’s not
fair. You gave that up last
year, too.” Sinclaire Burns
alone. Aunt June had said into the woods to the rhu-
Jack in the Pulpit grew in barb patch. We pulled out better, no matter the work- “Yes, I did, but I’m Senior ~ Almont High School
the forest. as many stalks as our arms load. It’s a four-letter doing it again, no matter
word...L E N T, a time how hard it is to sit here • Sinclaire is the daughter of
I crossed Frazho and could hold. All the while, I Sean Burns and Shawna Cuda.
walked my bike into the tasted Mom’s warm straw- when Christians all over and watch you guys guz-
take seriously the depriva- zle it down,” I’d respond. • She has earned a 3.98 G.P.A.
cool dark scent of moss, berry rhubarb pie with • Sinclaire’s hobbies include
bark, and leaf mold. My vanilla ice cream melting tion connected to this holy None of my friends knew
season. A common ques- that when I drank pop, it playing piano, running and
skin tingled under the thick on the side. spending time with her friends.
green canopy, light peeking Triumphant in muddy tion among people of my never went down quite
faith is, “What did you right. It always came out • Her favorite author is fantasy
through in lacy patterns school shoes we’d out- novelist Steven King.
like Granny’s doilies. grown, we carried our give up for Lent?” Ugh. my nose and burned like
Don’t hesitate, or you’re heck, so I could never • Sinclaire’s favorite school activities include partici-
Barelegged, I stepped care- bounty down Wagner, huge pating in National Honor Society, choir, jazz band
fully in deep grass, fallen leaves bobbing in glad sub- lost to perdition. You drink it and therefore
either have to think this never developed an affec- and theater.
logs, and branches, watch- mission to Mom’s recipe. • Her post-high school plans are to attend Oakland
ing for those prickly black- “Mom! Come look!” I through before someone tion for it.
drops the However, you are University or University of Michigan and study
berry canes that drew my hollered as we turned up chemical engineering or accounting.
blood in Kentucky. My our driveway. bomb, or allowed to savor whatever
lie you give up for Lent on • Sinclaire longs for the time she can travel outside
goodness, did I love She stood in the door of the United States.
Granny’s blackberry cob- and put a hand to her heart. through the weekend. That’s why
your the Paczki are around for • She feels the biggest challenge facing today’s
bler with milk! Mind, my mother laughed young people is its addiction to technology.
Birds flew from one the most peculiar way teeth. so long, to tempt you.
Either Paczki are a delicious • Sinclaire admires her mother for being “the most
tree to another, chirping when something tickled her hardworking and kind person I know.”
real happy. Wagner had not soul. I didn’t understand way, they Polish donut, unlike any
one tree for a bird to perch, why she laughed until she Acorn Alley... will know
if you are
other. They come in at
roughly 1,000 calories
so they all came to this cried.
oasis. If I were a bird, I’d Now, I can only sur- Diane Malciewski telling the
truth or
each—that is if you eat a
whole one. Now in Academic All-Star
live in this place and sing, mise she saw something
too. she believed was lost— not, not Hamtramck, there is a 5K
I searched for Jack in food from a remnant of a to mention the Big Guy run, it’s called the Annual
the Pulpit. Aunt June said farmstead in the midst of a Upstairs. It’s Him I worry Paczki Run. More than
they liked to hide. wasteland. The strength of about the most. 1,000 people participate in Hanna Szydlowski
Camouflage, she named it. our joy in that moment has When I was young my the race. Registration Senior ~ Almont High School
The plant’s green and yel- never lost its power. That’s friends and I always used costs range from $25 to
low striped flower resem- why I grow rhubarb today. to “give up” stuff we $45, depending on when • Hanna is the daughter of Glen
bled grasses that grew In this manner, I learned didn’t really like. Like you sign up. After you run and Sonya Szydlowski.
around it. Although I didn’t Mom’s pie seasons. eggs, or spinach, or mus- this race—fast, slow, trot • She has a 4.0885 G.P.A.
find Jack in the Pulpit, I Spring’s strawberry tard, pea soup, liver (that or full out, there is a prize • Hanna says she enjoys playing
learned what camouflage rhubarb and lemon was my dad’s favorite waiting at the end. Each flute, sleeping and going on
meant. meringue. Summer’s cherry thing to give up because one who finishes the race long car rides.
My nose led me to a and blackberry. Fall’s apple my mom loved it and receives a paczki from • Her favorite author is fiction
swamp where a huge tree and pumpkin. Winter’s cooked it often). either the New Martha novelist, screenplay and televi-
had fallen across. Did I pecan and coconut cream. Sometimes a person might Washington Bakery or the sion writer, James Patterson.
ever want to climb upon it! I developed a hunger to come close and say “I New Palace Bakery, and a • An active student, Hanna participates in National
But moss was slick, and I’d grow my own berries and gave up pie,” knowing full beer from Motor City Honor Society (president), Four County Community
probably fall into the orchard, to raise hens as well that the cookie jar Brewing Works! People Foundation Youth Advisory Committee (vice presi-
murky green water and my grandmothers did to was always full. Around are encouraged to stick dent), robotics, Girl Scouts, band and cross country.
drown. The sun broke gather eggs for rich cus- and around it went, others around for eating, drink- • Hanna’s ultimate career goal is to become a college
through an opening in the tards and fluffy meringues. keeping track of what you ing and shopping after the chemistry professor.
treetops and glistened on Dear Reader, that’s the gave up and watching race. Obviously, the • She claims that her wildest dream would be to
the pond and cast shadows way with food. It teaches you, even your friends. I entrants will just be roll- “own a corgi named Cheeto.”
in a hundred shades of the growing seasons in an was the one who could ing around on the ground, • Hanna has high admiration for her father for his
green. unbroken chain from one truly give up something ’cause if anything can willingness to help others and for inspiring young
Something like a spar- generation to another. my friends loved and not blow up a human, it’s a people.
kling ruby caught my eye. Email Iris at flinch. “I gave up pop,” I paczki and a beer. Long • She does not like that the media makes young
Rhubarb! Bunches of it in irisleeu@sbcglobal.net. would crow. live Hamtramck! women feel they must meet certain beauty standards.
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Town Talk
Editor’s note: Due to space con- Tuesday of the month at 12 be received before you stop in Call the Family Literacy Contact Ginger Miller at 810- 392-5136.
straints announcements will be p.m. at the Almont Lions Hall, to shop. Any questions, please Center today to reserve your 724-5772 for more informa-
posted one week in advance of 222 Water St., for a potluck call Joyce Kaufman at 810- seat at 810-664-2737 and for tion. The Imlay City Christian
the event. Notices must be and program. Call 798-8210 395-7532. more info on dates and times. School has discount cards
received in writing by noon for more info. FOR WIDOWED MEN & available for sale. Proceeds
Monday prior to the publication The Capac Kitchen serves free Play groups available. Free 6 WOMEN: Lunch-Cards- benefit the school’s athletic,
date. Adults 55 and over are invited meals every Tuesday from week sessions. At these FREE Friendship. Join us every 3rd music and PE programs. For
to Berlin Twp. Senior Center to 4:30-6 p.m. at Zion United 90-minute playgroups, chil- Tuesday of each month from more information call Imlay
play cards from noon-3 p.m. Methodist Church. dren will participate in story- 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cavis City Christian School, Mon.-
For Senior Citizens the 2nd Wednesday of every
month. Bring a sack lunch, Free meals for people in need
time, developmentally appro-
priate games and crafts, learn
Pioneer Restaurant, 5600
Lapeer Rd. in Kimball Twp.
Fri. 8-4, 810-724-5695.
Medical Care
beverages provided. Senior are offered at the North Branch new skills, and enjoy a snack 48074. No RSVP necessary. For
Self-Defense for Seniors Tues, Senior Center on Monday and
April 10 1-2 stretch exercise on Tuesdays and social time with other chil- more info call Joanne K. at
10-11 a.m. Potluck luncheons Thursday evenings from 5:30-7 dren. Parents will have the 810-324-2304. This activity is
p.m. Topics include prevention, p.m. Call 810-441-0322 for Lapeer County Health
unarmed self-defense and the will be served the 4th Tuesday chance to talk to other adults sponsored by Widowed Department, 1800 Imlay City
of every month at noon. Call more info. with same-age children. Friends, a peer support group
use of personal protection Rd., Lapeer - Regular
devices. Romeo Washington 810-395-4518 for details. Register now for the next ses- www.widowedfriends.org. Immunization Clinic Hours:
Orchards’ Cupboard Food sion! Numerous locations and
Parks and Rec, Washington Ryan Smith, a certified alcohol Pantry is open the 3rd Saturday Widowed Friends invites all (held in 2nd floor clinic area)
Center. No dates available. For more info Walk-In, Mondays 1-3 p.m.;
and drug counselor will be of every month 9 a.m.-noon. and to sign up call the Family widowed to join us for break-
Charge. available at the Imlay City Food distributed at 74903 fast and friendship in a safe By Appointment Only,
Literacy Center at 810-664- Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.-11:30
Senior’s Center on the 4th McKay Rd., Bruce Twp., 586- 2737. setting every 2nd and 4th
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from 336-4673. www.orchardson- a.m. and 4-6 p.m., Thursdays
9-10 a.m. at First Thursday of every month from Monday of the month at 9 a.m.
9 a.m.-12 p.m. line.org. at Sero’s, 925 Gratiot in 1-3:45 p.m. For additional info,
Congregational Church in
Almont. Practice led by Dina Support Groups Marysville. For more info, call to check if we accept your
c
1/15 & 2/19. Washington Parks
and Rec Center.
Washington Parks and Rec
Center. Minor alterations
offered Mon., 2/5, 3/5, 4/9, 5/7,
6/4. Janet Krula, one of our
quilters, has volunteered to do
AREA UNITED
St. Paul’s Blessed Hope
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minor alterations like hem-
ming, taking-in and letting
Lutheran Church Baptist Church out, zipper replacements etc.
(ELCA) By appointment only, from
METHODIST
1635 Berville Road, Allenton, MI
200 North Cedar (M-53) 4411 Newark Road
859 N. Van Dyke Road Pastor Gayle Hortop 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. No
Imlay City, MI Imlay City, Michigan 48444 Phone: (586) 784-5854 charge.
Attica, MI 48412
810-724-2702 Sunday School - 10:00 am
810-724-1200 Sunday 2:30 pm
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Other
Sunday Morning - 11:00 am
email: nlcc@newlifechristian.net Tuesday 7:00 pm Sunday Evening - 6:30 pm
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
www.newlifechristian.net Wednesday Evening - 6:30 pm
Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Friday Youth 7:00 pm
Pastor Tim Martin Soul winning is not our
Pastor Alan Casillas Sunday 10 a.m. Service 17 firstapostolichome.com 17 preference, but it’s our priority. Free tutor training for people
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Attica U.M.C. Capac Imlay City Almont Light of Christ
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U.M.C. C.R.C. English skills. Volunteer basis.
27 Elk Lake Road, Attica, MI
(810) 724-0690 14952 Imlay City Rd., Capac 395 N. Cedar (M-53)
Community
First Baptist Church Please call for orientation
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m
Attica Food Bank:
Church 810-395-2112 www.imlaycitycrc.org
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Wayne Boyd, Pastor Church before training at 810-664-
2737.
Sunday School - 9:15 am - All Ages 881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888
Serving those in 48412, Sunday Service: 10:30 am Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Sunday Bible Classes: 9:45 am 2720 Winslow Road Volunteer for the Habitat for
2-4 pm, 2nd Monday & Junior Church and Nursery Available Youth Ministry Worship Services Imlay City, MI 48444 Humanity of Lapeer County at
2-6:30 pm on 4th Monday. MOPS Program 10:30 am & 6:00 pm
Community Dinner:
Bible Studies Every
Community Men’s & Women’s Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm 1 Mile South of I-69 Overpass the office. Interested parties
Monday and Tuesday Evenings fbc@airadvantage.net
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 4-6 pm Bible Studies Sunday Worship 10:30 am can call 810-664-7111 and
Tuesday Morning Live Webcasting Sunday all worship services
Pastor Ron Rouse 810-724-4315 over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont speak to Carolyn, Cheryl or
Phone: 810-724-6999
9:30 am 11:00 am
Come as you are - everyone is welcome!
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Come Grow With Us! 17 Proclaiming the Sovereign Grace of God 17 Pete at 810-660-7823.
Dryden Imlay City Sacred Heart GATEWAY ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
U.M.C. U.M.C. Catholic Church
ASSEMBLY
(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court • Capac, MI
(810) 395-7557
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Corner of 4th St. & Almont Ave. 700 Maple Vista, Imlay City
5394 Main Street - Dryden (Across from the Library) 810-724-1135 2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City Veterans of Foreign Wars
www.imlayumc.org
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (VFW) of Imlay City, Post
810-796-3341 Like Us On Weekday Masses Morning Worship - 8:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
2492, 598 N. Almont Ave.
10:30 a.m. Worship Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri 8 am • Wed. 10 am Evening Service - 5:00 p.m.
Pastor Patricia Hoppenworth First Sat. 8 am (Fairgrounds Rd.) Overseas
Nursery Available Wednesday Family Night - 6:45 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Jr. Church for K-5th grade Weekend Masses
Supervised child care during all services
Veterans Meetings 2nd
Sat. Vigil Mass 5 pm
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
Youth Group 6th-12th grade
Sun. 9 am - English Sunday School Thursday, every other month,
5pm-6:30pm Sundays
EVERYONE WELCOME! Rev. Dr. Marcel Allen Lamb
11 am - Spanish
Confessions 1/2 hr. before each Mass & 4pm Sat.
Phone: 810-724-8110 9:00 a.m. September thru May 7 p.m.; Post Meetings 1st
17 810-724-0687 17 Father Paul Ward Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist Staffed Nursery During Worship 17 Thursday every month, 7 p.m.;
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Auxiliary Meetings 1st
West Berlin Imlay City Christ Evangelical First Congregational Church Saturday of every month, 10
a.m.
Church of Christ Lutheran Church United Church of Christ
U.M.C. 670 N. Van Dyke 1970 S. Almont Ave., Imlay City 275 Bancroft - Imlay City 201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI Almont/Dryden Masons meets
Imlay City, MI 48444
905 Holmes Rd. - Allenton, MI Sunday Service
at corner of Newark Rd.
(Corner of 5th Street) 810-798-8855 7 p.m. every 2nd Thursday of
810-724-7855 Sunday Worship Service the month at Masonic Center
Corner of Almont Road Bible Study (all ages) 10:00am
Morning Worship 11:00am Sunday School 9:00 a.m. 810-724-6207 at 10:15 a.m. in Almont.
810-395-2409 1st Sunday of the
Month Evening Service 2:30pm
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.
Thursday Worship 7:00 p.m.
Sunday School & Morning Adult Group 9:30 a.m. Nursery available and Jr. Church
for ages 3 thru 5th grade The Imlay City American
Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Classes (all ages) 7:00pm Pastor Rev. Dr. Renee C. Jackson
Jr./Sr. High Youth Group ~ Sunday’s 6-8pm Legion Post 135 meets the 2nd
810-724-3306 Kidz 4 Christ ~ Wednesday’s 6-7:30pm and last Wednesdays of the
Rev. Curtis Clarke Ralph O. Stuebs
Cell-(567) 674-0438 “No matter who you are or where you are Pre-School - 5th grade
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John Barker, Minister Come to the WELS on life’s journey, you are welcome here!” Pastor William King month at 7:30 p.m. The post is
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located at 212 E. Third Street.
Goodland 17
Family of St. Cornelius St. Nicholas St. John The Holy Redeemer Contact them at 724-1450 or
Community Christ Catholic Church Catholic Church Evangelist americanlegionpost135@fron-
Lutheran Church - Catholic Church Lutheran Church tier.com.
Church Missouri Synod
3834 N. Mill Street, P.O. Box 208
Dryden MI 48428
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Capac, MI 48014 Allenton, MI 48002
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Imlay City Weekday Masses: 810-395-7572 www.fmsaints.com www.lutheransonline.com/holyred each month at the Davison
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Good Friday 1 pm & 7 pm Rd. in Davison. Meetings start
Children’s Church - 10:30 am Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Weekend Masses: Weekend Masses:
Worship Service: 10:00 am Sunday - 11:00 a.m. Saturday - 6:00 p.m. Easter Sunday 7 am & 10 am at 6:30 p.m. and doors open at
Phone 810-724-2620 Sunday - 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. Pastor Steven Helms 6 p.m. For more info call Lisa,
Pastor Chad Hampton lutheranfamilyofchrist.org 17 Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 17 Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 17 Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 17 Christian Preschool Available 17 810-358-7294.
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Dispatch log...
Editor’s note: The follow- (N. Cedar St./E. Capac Rd.) S. Cedar St.) (400 block Dan Dr.) •13:01 Lost Property (300 Berlin Twp.
ing is a compilation of activity •13:35 Assault & Battery •Multiple Traffic Stops •22:42 Citizen Assist block E. Third St.) March 15
and reports from area police (2000 block S. Almont Ave.) throughout the day (2000 block S. Almont Ave.) •13:26 Larceny from •suspicious circumstance
departments: •15:09 Operating a Vehicle March 14 •23:20 Suspicious Vehicle (2000 block S. Cedar in the 190 block of S. Deer
Under the Influence of Liquor •08:30-09:14 Monitor Circumstance (400 block St.) Park Rd. in Capac
In Imlay City: (S. Cedar St./Newark Rd.) Traffic (Weston Elementary) Colonial Dr.) •14:25 Motorist Assist •personal injury accident
Police and emergency •18:44 Harassment Call •14:01-14:23 Monitor March 15 (6500 block W. Imlay City in the 130 block of N. Matteson
responders responded to dis- (400 block N. Almont Ave.) Traffic (Imlay City High •00:03 Suspicious Person Rd.) St. in Capac
patch calls for these incidents, •18:47 Alarm (300 block School) (Depot Dr.) •19:08 Civil Dispute (400 •civil matter in the 100
in addition to traffic stops: Industrial Pkwy.) •17:07 Peace Officer (100 •03:30-05:05 Parking block Colonial Dr.) block of S. Lester St. in Capac
March 12 •Multiple traffic stops block W. Third St.) Enforcement (City Wide) •20:53 Private Property •missing person in the
•07:16 Property Damage were made throughout the day. •17:43 Civil Dispute (400 •06:36 Alarm (2000 block Damage Accident (600 block 3400 block of Watson Rd. in
Accident/Deer (S. Blacks March 13 block N. Almont Ave.) S. Cedar St.) N. Blacks Corners Rd.) Mussey Twp.
Corner Rd./Norlin Dr.) •01:30 Property Damage •19:05 Welfare Check •07:58 Suspicious •Multiple Traffic Stops •domestic in the 100 block
•07:32 Property Damage Accident (EB I-69/S. Van (200 block Lynn Ct.) Circumstance (600 block throughout the day of S. Lester St. in Capac
Accident (200 block Weston Dyke Rd.) •19:27 Peace Officer (100 Cambridge Ln.) March 16 March 16
St.) •21:19 Private Property block W. Third St.) •08:27-08:54 Monitor •04:12-04:53 Parking •personal injury accident
•11:15 Reckless Driving Damage Accident (2000 block •21:37 Medical Assist Traffic (Weston Elementary) Enforcement (City Wide) at Capac Rd. and I-69
•04:57 Alarm (300 block •personal injury accident
Obituaries
Industrial Pkwy.) at Sterling and Fulton roads in
•10:08 Customer Trouble Lynn Twp.
(200 block N. Cedar St.) •property damage accident
•10:53 Fraud (300 block at Main and Orchard streets
~ Catherine M. Bentz, 94 ~ E. Third St.)
•22:15 Operating a Vehicle
•animal complaint in the
13000 block of Messmer Rd.
Catherine “Kate” Mary in Almont following Pete’s Miller; and son, Lawrence. Under the Influence of Drugs in Berlin Twp.
Bentz, 94, formerly of return from World War II She is survived by her (E. Borland Rd./Near Cedar •vehicle in the ditch at
Almont, passed away service until retiring to daughter, Barbara Spivack St.) Capac and Gould roads in
peacefully on March 5, New Port Richey, FL in of Winston-Salem, NC; •Multiple traffic stops Berlin Twp.
2018 at Arbor Acres 1986. She was widowed grandson, Eric (Catherine) were made throughout the day. •assist motorist at Capac
March 17 and Belle River roads in Berlin
Retirement Community, in 2002 when Pete passed of Cincinnati, OH; grand- •04:01 Assault and Battery Twp.
Winston-Salem, NC. She away after 60 years of daughter, Julie (Andy (300 block E. Third St.) March 17
was born to Peter and marriage. Kate was pri- Koelz); and great-grand- •10:26 Welfare Check (E. •assist citizen in the 200
Barbara Miller in Imlay marily a homemaker and daughters, Heidi and Fourth St./Bancroft St.) block of N. Main St. in Capac
City on January 13, 1924. also worked at Firestone. Taylor Koelz. •13:21 Domestic Dispute •animal complaint in the
She graduated from She was preceded in A private memorial (400 block Colonial Dr.) 3400 block of Capac Rd. in
Capac High School in death by her husband, service will be held fol- •14:13 Alarm (100 block Mussey Twp.
1942 and married Peter Peter; siblings, Joe Lech, lowed by interment at Norlin Dr.) •breaking and entering in
Bentz that same year. Pete Pete Lutz, Mary Bargo, West Berlin Township •15:18 Noise Compliant the 450 block of North Ave. in
and Kate made their home Barb Szaal and Max Cemetery. (600 block Metcalf St.) Berlin Twp.
•16:13 Citizen Assist (500 •animal complaint in the
block W. Borland Rd.) 3200 block of Capac Rd. in
~ Madeleine N. LaHaie, 77 ~ •21:47 Noise Complaint Capac
(700 block Maple Vista St.) •assist citizen in the 4700
Madeleine N. LaHaie, ried Raymond F. LaHaie on LaHaie; stepchildren, Ray one son, Jay. •Multiple traffic stops block of Martin Rd. in Mussey
of Millstone, WV, formerly September 8, 1990. LaHaie of Holland, MI, A graveside Memorial were made throughout the day. Twp.
of Almont, passed away Madeleine was a seamstress Lynette (Roger) Sanday of Service will be held on March 18 •animal complaint in the
March 14, 2018, in at Ford Motor Company. Capac, MI and Roxanne May 10, 2018 at 1 p.m. at •10:36 Private Property 520 block of Cochrane Rd. in
Parkersburg, WV. She was She enjoyed flower garden- (Jeff) Jadike of Sterling Ferguson Cemetery in Accident (1900 block S. Cedar Berlin Twp.
born May 10, 1940 in ing, baking and shopping Heights, MI; 11 grandchil- Almont. St.) March 18
Huntington, WV, the daugh- trips to the Amish country. dren; and 17 great-grand- Arrangements were •11:14 Parking Complaint •assault and battery in the
ter of James and Ethel She is survived by her children. She was preceded entrusted to Muir Brothers (1900 block S. Cedar St.) 15000 block of Downey Rd. in
(Ratcliffe) Berry. She mar- husband, Raymond F. in death by her parents and Funeral Home-Almont. •15:01 Suspicious Person Mussey Twp.
(Main St./E. Capac Rd.) •animal complaint at
•18:06 Assist Lapeer Capac and Yale roads in Lynn
~ Douglas “Nile” McGeorge II, 38 ~ County Sheriff Department Twp.
with Breaking and Entering •malicious destruction of
Douglas “Nile” Kettering University. He and several aunts, uncles, (400 block Main St.) property in the 4000 block of
McGeorge II, 38, of was employed by TI cousins, and friends. •21:31 Welfare Check Miller Rd. in Mussey Twp.
Berlin Twp., died Sunday Automotive of New The family honors the (600 block Cambridge Ln.) •property damage accident
evening March 18, 2018, Haven and Marysville as memory of Nile and •22:39 Suspicious Person at Donald and Capac roads in
at McLaren Port Huron an engineer and manager invites you to visit and (500 block N. Cedar St.) Mussey Twp.
Hospital. for 18 years. Nile was a share memories Thursday, •23:01 Assist Lapeer March 19
He was born lifelong member of St. March 22, 2018, from 2-8 County Sheriff Department •personal injury accident
Wednesday, December 26, John’s Lutheran Church, p.m. at Kaatz Funeral with Property Return (N. Main at Cameron and Dryden roads
1979 in Port Huron, the Capac and was a beloved Directors, Capac. Funeral St.) in Berlin Twp.
•Multiple traffic stops •odor investigation in the
son of Douglas and the Emmett baseball coach for services will be 11 a.m. were made throughout the day. 16000 block of W. Park St. in
late SallyAnn (Rahn) many years. He enjoyed Friday at St. John’s Capac
McGeorge. home improvement proj- Lutheran Church, Capac, In Almont: •holdup alarm in the 130
His marriage to Jillian ects with his wife, carpen- with 10 a.m. visiting. Rev. 3/12/18 2105 hours block of N. Main St. in Capac
Gilman was Friday, try, woodworking, the Gus Don Pedde, visiting pas- A 47-year-old male from •citizen assist in the 100
December 18, 2015, in Macker Tournament, tor, will officiate. Burial Warren was stopped on Van block of E. Church St. in Capac
Port Huron. water skiing, and spending will be in Capac Dyke Rd. near Webster Rd. for •threats in the 410 block of
Nile was a 1998 Capac time at their pond with dren, Douglas III, Jack, Cemetery, Mussey Twp. a burned-out headlight and S. Main St. in Capac
High School graduate and family and friends. He Emma and Addilyn who is Memorials are sug- expired license plate. The man •intrusion alarm in the 300
earned a Bachelor’s loved his children and was expected in May; father, gested to “Wishes of the was arrested for operating block of N. Hunter St. in Capac
degree in mechanical a great father. Douglas of Berlin; god- Family.” while intoxicated, open intoxi- •disorderly complaint in
engineering and a Surviving in addition daughter Mallory Lietz; For information and cants and possession of mari- the 750 block of Capac Rd. in
Master’s degree in manu- to his wife, Jillian, of two best friends, Chad Guest Book juana. Officer Kosinski made Berlin Twp.
Lietz and Aaron Krohn; the arrest. •car-deer accident at
facturing operations from three years are their chil- kaatzfunerals.com 3/13/18 2246 hours Capac and Turner roads in
An 18-year-old male from Lynn Twp.
~ Tyler Nicholas Schrader, 22 ~ Dryden was stopped on Van
Dyke Rd. near Webster Rd. for
•larceny in the 2500 block
of Cade Rd. in Mussey Twp.
Tyler Nicholas truck in his spare time. friends. a speed violation. He was
Schrader, age 22, of Tyler was known for his He was preceded in arrested for operating while In Lapeer
Lapeer passed away infectious smile, exuber- death by his grandfather, intoxicated (OWI) as well as County:
March 15, 2018. He was ant laugh and a caring Walton Schrader. possession of marijuana. Complaints handled by
born May 22, 1995 in personality. His positive Arrangements for cre- Officer Kosinski made the the Lapeer County Sheriff’s
Rochester Hills, MI. outlook on life lifted mation have been entrust- arrest. Department, in addition to
Tyler was a graduate of many spirits and touched ed to Lynch & Sons 3/17/18 0001 hours traffic stops:
Lapeer West High many lives. He was the Funeral Directors - A 42-year-old Imlay City March 16
woman was stopped on Main •property damage accident
School, class of 2014. He most genuinely nice per- Capstick Chapel in St. near Mill St. for a traffic
loved to cook and son you would ever meet. Lapeer. A Celebration of on Bowers Rd. in Attica Twp.
BOL (Be on the lookout). A •property damage accident
enjoyed his three years of Tyler was always happy Life service will take caller reported that the sus-
employment at Suncrest and always had a smile place this summer. on S. Five Lakes Rd. in Attica
pect’s vehicle was all over the Twp.
working as a dietary on his face. Friends and family road on Van Dyke Rd. near •assist motorist on east-
cook. Tyler had a great Tyler is survived by are still invited to attend Bordman Rd. and driving into bound I-69 in Attica Twp.
passion for the outdoors. his mother, Kristy (Darin) Addison Hanchett; grand- the previously scheduled oncoming traffic. The female •animals at large in the
He loved kayaking, fish- Hanchett of parents, George and Schrader Strong benefit motorist was arrested for oper- 5300 block of Hunters Creek
ing, camping on “the Columbiaville; father, Nancy Chapman of that will be held at the ating while intoxicated and Rd. in Attica Twp.
island” at Holloway Patrick (Holly) Schrader Capac; grandmother, Hitch-N-Post, 1636 Imlay resisting and obstructing. •personal injury accident
Reservoir, skeet shooting of Brown City; brother, Shirley Schrader of City Rd. Lapeer, MI Officer Kosinski made the on westbound I-69 in Attica
and riding his ATV. He Cameron Schrader; sis- Emmett; aunts; uncles; 48446 on March 31 from arrest. Twp.
enjoyed working on his ters, Alyssa Schrader and cousins; and many, many 1-6 p.m. 3/17/18 2245 hours •property damage traffic
A 48-year-old Dryden man accident on Newark Rd. in
~ Fran Wallis, 91 ~ was stopped on Bishop Rd.
near Dryden Rd. for an unread-
Attica Twp.
March 17
Fran Wallis, age 91, Imlay City Veterans of Gabe, and Liam. able license plate. The man •assist other law enforce-
was found to be in possession ment on Van Dyke Rd. in
of Attica Township died Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Fran was preceded in of marijuana and was arrested.
Saturday, March 17, 2018 Fran loved spending time death by her husband, Almont Twp.
He was cited and released from •suspicious circumstances
at Villages of Lapeer, MI. with her grandchildren John Wallis; and her par- the scene. Officer Kosinski on N. Force Rd. in Attica Twp.
Frances Elizabeth Riney and great-grandchildren. ents: Leo and Emma made the arrest. March 18
was born May 28, 1926 in She enjoyed golf, bowl- Riney. 3/18/18 0401 hours •property damage accident
Detroit, MI. She was the ing, bingo, shooting pool, The funeral services A 66-year-old Caro man in the 5300 block of Belle
daughter of the late Leo J. fishing, camping, hunting were held Tuesday, March was stopped on Van Dyke Rd. River Rd. in Attica Twp.
and the late Emma and playing cards. She 20, 2018 at Muir Brothers near Tubspring Rd. for cross- •obstructing justice on
Victoria (Swanson) Riney. spent a lot of time at the Funeral Home of Imlay ing the center line and fog Main St. in Imlay City
She grew up toward the Lamb-Steele Senior City, 225 N. Main Street, lines. He was arrested for oper- •burglary in the 5000
Detroit area. Fran’s fami- Center in Imlay City. Imlay City, MI. Pastor ating while intoxicated. block of Belle River Rd. in
ly moved to the Imlay She is survived by her Alan Casillas and Pastor Officer Kosinski made the Attica Twp.
City area in the early daughter, Vicki (Spencer) Rodney Sanderson-Smith arrest. •welfare check in the 8000
1940s. Fran was a gradu- many years. After the Howarth of Imlay City, officiated. Burial followed block of E. Imlay City Rd. in
ate of Imlay City High store closed, she worked MI; her son, Eric Wallis in the Imlay Township In St. Clair Imlay Twp.
School, Class of 1944. at Hide-A-Way Lanes of St. Cloud, FL; her Cemetery, Imlay City. County: •animals at large on Imlay
She married John Jones Bowling Alley in Almont grandchildren, Bridgitt Those wishing to Police and emergency City Rd. in Attica Twp.
responders responded to dis- •family trouble in the 4400
Wallis on May 28, 1947 and Arcadia Hills Golf (Dan) McCaughey of make memorial contribu- patch calls for these incidents, block of Cedar Park Dr. in
in Detroit, Michigan. She Course in Lum for several Grand Blanc, MI, tions may direct them to in addition to traffic stops: Attica Twp.
was preceded in death by years. Fran was a member Amanda (Clayton) House McLaren Hospice, 1515 March 14 March 19
her husband, John Wallis, of St. Paul’s Lutheran of Imlay City, MI and Cal Drive, Davison, MI •personal injury accident •road hazard on S. Five
on October 6, 1993. Church in Imlay City; a Nikki (Cris) Parr of 48423. at Sperry and Gilbert roads in Lakes Rd. in Attica Twp.
Fran worked as a sales life member of both the Woodstock, GA. She is Please be sure to sign Berlin Twp. •property damage accident
clerk at the Imlay City Imlay City American also survived by great- our online register book at •property damage accident in the 4400 block of Lum Rd.
Ben Franklin Store for Legion Auxiliary and the grandchildren, Anna, muirbrothersfh.com at Capac and Gould roads in in Attica Twp.
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Rural Lifestyles
Get growing with local tree sales
By Maria Brown There’s just over a than seedlings and have a apple varieties, two pears,
mbrown@pageone-inc.com week left to place an order higher survival rate. These two cherries, two plums
with the Lapeer trees are started outdoors in and one peach. Their apple
TRI-CITY AREA — Conservation District. a seedling bed and then lineup includes some
Buying trees and other Head to their website, lap- transplanted to allow for unique types like Arkansas
plant materials from local eercd.org, to check out the more room to grow and Black. According to the
conservation districts helps selection of products. develop a heavier root sys- sale’s online catalog,
the environment in more They’re offering three tem. Lapeer’s selection “Arkansas Black is a vari-
than one way. Those addi- varieties each of apple and include Norway, blue and ety that has been known
tions to your yard and gar- peach trees, various wild- white spruce, white pine since 1870. They are very
den can improve the land- flower seed packets, and white and red cedar. disease resistant and make
scape for pollinators and shrubs favored by wildlife Lapeer’s deciduous tree excellent food for deer and
wildlife and proceeds from and a selection of tree and offerings come as seed- game but are not the type of
the sales help the districts shrub variety packs. lings. Species include red apple you would pick off
perform important work in As for landscape trees, and sugar maples, syca- the tree and eat. They reach
Lapeer and St. Clair coun- customers have their pick more, northern red and peak flavor and texture
ties. of conifer plugs, seedlings swamp white oaks, after a long period of stor-
or transplants. tulip poplar and canoe age and are sweet and rich
According birch. for pie baking and cider
to their website, Consider ordering tree- making.”
plugs are seed- related products while Other unique offerings
lings that get their you’re at it like guard wrap, are Wolf River (the fruit is
start in a green- fertilizer tablets and mark- large and the tree is excep-
house which ing flags. tionally cold hardy and dis-
Website photo
encourages strong For more information, call ease resistant) and
growth over one (810) 664-0895, ext. 5. SnowSweet® (the
year’s time. ••••• University of Minnesota
They’re offering Orders for the developed this popular eat-
SnowSweet®, a variety developed by apple
white pine and Bluewater Conservation ing apple that’s slow to oxi-
breeders at the University of Minnesota, is one
white spruce District sale are due April dize after being cut.)
of several, popular fruit trees for sale by the
plugs. 5. The other apple tree
Bluewater Conservation District.
“Plugs are Their conifer selection options include Fuji, Gala,
easy to plant, have includes seedling, trans- Ida Red, Gibson Golden
minimal trans- plant and extra large sizes. Delicious, Honeycrisp,
plant shock, will Those extra large trees are Northern Spy and
hold longer before
planting and sur-
4-5 year-old specimens that
spent two years in a seed-
McIntosh. There are limit-
ed quantities of the Weather For the week of
almanac
vivability is ling bed before being root McIntosh and Wolf River
exceptional,” the
description states.
pruned and transplanted for
another 2-3 years of growth.
trees.
The Bluewater sale has March 13-19
Seedlings They have “a very robust
root system, a thick caliper
a nice selection of other
garden favorites too–two
Lapeer station Emmett station
The Lapeer
Conservation
stem while adding tree
height and some branch-
kinds each of asparagus,
strawberries, raspberries
Minimum temp. Minimum temp.
District offers
two types of
ing,” their catalog states.
Bluewater’s hardwood
and grapes (one seeded and
one seedless). Rhubarb and
13.3 on Sat., 17th 17.3 on Friday, 16th
conifer trees register at 2-3 feet in horseradish roots can also Maximum temp. Maximum temp.
Website photo
Walton a
top grower
Jessica Walton of
Imlay City placed
second in Michigan in
the A Non Irrigated
Class of the 2017
National Corn Yield
Contest sponsored by
the National Corn
Growers Association
(NCGA). From left,
Roger Zylstra, chair
of the NCGA
Stewardship Action
Team, presented the
trophy to Jessica and
Kaleb Parsch during
Photo provided
Facebook photo
with Michigan Works! ate programs and improve employment opportunities
agencies in addition to col- curriculums to better pre- available to our residents.”
leges and universities with pare Michigan residents The two-bill package
job training programs. for open positions, and includes a provision that
Imlay City High School students use flashlight feature on phones during “Even with our state’s growing demand in the job requires an individual’s
the March 14 remembrance event at the school. unemployment numbers market. Current state law confidentiality not be vio-
heading lower, we have to does not allow job training lated during an agency’s
Storm: ‘Walk-in’ assembly at Imlay keep finding ways to get
everyone a job. Our state’s
agencies to access the
information.
use of the information.
Any violation is punish-
unemployment and job “As the former presi- able as a misdemeanor.
from page 1-A Imlay City students opportunity to reach out”
information is a valuable dent of Lapeer County House Bill 4545, sub-
Proceeding created a program for and “Never give up
tool we should use,” said Intermediate District mitted by state Rep. Jim
with caution the assembly aimed at because great things take
Howell, R-North Branch. Board of Education, I Ellison, and HB 4546,
Cameron says after the trying to influence the time.”
“Michigan’s job market found that one of our chal- sponsored by Howell,
Parkland students began to conditions around them, The lights were turned
will continue to grow and lenges was to get accurate advance to the governor
advocate for a national as well as memorializing up again, and the #whatsy-
diversify. We must also data to evaluate our voca- for his review. Both bills
walkout on March 14th, the 17 victims of the our17 movement was
expand how we get the tional programs,” Howell were approved by unani-
the district initiated dia- Parkland shooting. introduced.
most up-to-date job train- said. “This bill will sim- mous vote in the Senate
logue about how they’d “The students worked “As we were preparing
ing programs possible.” plify the process for com- last week.
manage a potential walkout to generate ideas using for this assembly another
should Imlay City students available resources around initiative started to pop up
participate. It became clear them—trusted adults in the on social media,” the script
that student interest in school, their peers from reads. “The idea is that we
engaging in a show of soli- other schools, their experi- can all do 17 things that
darity with the Parkland ence in student organiza- could positively impact our
students was high. tions, and one another,” school climate. For exam-
School district officials Cameron says. “They ple, say hi to or smile at 17
began to think about the designed activities aimed people you normally would
logistics of such an event. to encourage each other to not. Offer encouragement
“At the earliest stages, engage in behaviors that to 17 people. Hold the door
we were primarily talking bring students together, to for 17 people. Thank 17
about management,” feel more connected, to people...”
Cameron says. “Our feel- understand that they can Students then partici-
ing was that if this organi- turn to each other when in pated in a ‘rainmaking’
cally materialized, our first need of help. Essentially, exercise, where groups
priority was to be fully to improve the safety of participate in various
prepared to assure the safe- schools from the inside sound-making movements
ty of our students and our out.” that collectively mimic the
campus. The idea of a Alternatives sound of rain.
mass of students piling out School officials wanted “The point of this was
to make sure that the event more than making the
Photo provided
of the building at a highly
publicized, pre-designated was completely student- sound of rain,” the script
time was concerning to me driven, and that students reads. “It demonstrates the
and to our administrators... could opt in or out of par- power of unity. An individ-
We talked a great deal ticipation. ual snap of the fingers State Rep. Gary Howell spoke in May 2017 about a bipartisan bill pack-
about that, and decided that “Students who did not makes a sound, but nothing age to use state unemployment data for the purpose of improving job
whether students intended want to participate were like 669 people snapping training programs in Michigan.
to walk out or not, we able to go to the auditeria their fingers. We are a
would make sure that at during the event, or even powerful storm to be reck-
the scheduled time of the
national walkout, our ser-
stay in the classroom as
long as an adult was there
oned with.”
Storm on Threat: Suspect is arrested in Imlay
vice drive was locked to supervise,” Cameron social media from page 1-A dence on Palmer Street. information has yet to be
down to restrict access to says. “A number of stu- When Police Chief At around 8 p.m., substantiated.
the schools, that our police dents—probably about 60 Scott Pike returned to the At around 3:30 p.m., Owen was apprehended, School’s response
liaison officer would be on or so—elected to exercise station, he posted a few Pike said, Owen was taken into custody and Supt. Cameron reiterat-
duty at the school, and that the option to congregate in sentences about the peace- observed entering Sacred transported to Lapeer ed that student safety is the
enough staff members the auditeria, and were ful event on the depart- Heart Catholic Church on County Jail, where he top priority in the district.
would be on hand to moni- great. Some just didn’t feel ment’s Facebook page. The Maple Vista Street, but he remains lodged pending “At no time was any-
tor the school grounds...We like participating.” Chief said the assembly escaped through a back multiple charges. one in the high school in
did end up taking all of Others, Cameron says, was well organized and door. Pike said initial charg- danger,” Cameron said.
those precautions.” may have misunderstood moving, and that he was At 4:05 p.m., Pike es include breaking and “The incident did not
the intention of the assem- proud of the Imlay City reported that Owen texted entering, home invasion warrant going into lock-
Student-generated bly. students. and making terrorist down.”
Cameron says when it the ex-girlfriend, allegedly
“In speaking with one, Though he removed threatening he would threats. Cameron said there
became clear that students I know he thought the the original post because of return to the school with a In addition to Imlay was a supervised release
were planning to partici- march was going to be an the backlash, Pike reiterat- gun and that there was City Police, other partici- of students at both Weston
pate, high school staff met anti-NRA or anti-gun ed in a follow up post that “going to be a bloodbath.” pating law enforcement and Borland elementary
with some of those stu- event, which was not the he was, indeed, proud of He noted that evidence agencies included Lapeer schools; and that police
dents to gauge their level case here,” he says. “The the young people who of the threatening text was County Sheriff’s Dept., notified school principals
of interest, and to discuss script was used by the pre- made their statement by found on both Owens’ and Michigan State Police that the situation did not
ways students could senters verbatim.” participating or choosing his former girlfriend’s cell Lapeer Post, Almont and pose a threat to students.
accomplish something Student script not to participate in the phones. Dryden Police “Our top priority is the
meaningful and construc- A complete copy of the event. Tip leads to arrest Departments and Lapeer safety of our students,” he
tive through their participa- student generated script for “They chose to voice At around 7:45 p.m., County’s K-9 unit. continued. “We work with
tion. the March 14 “walk-in” their concerns in a very Pike said Police Sgt. Tim As a matter of note, law enforcement to review
Cameron says the dis- assembly is available at mature manner,” he said. Wolford received a call, while rumors circulated on and ensure our procedures
trict’s goal from the very www.tricitytimes-online. Pike added he knows advising that Owen was social media Monday that support a safe learning
beginning was to use the com. not everyone agrees with hiding in an attic at a resi- Owen had a weapon, that environment.”
event as a “teachable After an introduction his actions, but that doesn’t
moment” if the students and student statements alter his commitment to
were indeed going to
mobilize.
“We talked about our
about creating safe schools
and a safe community, the
always act in what he
determines to be in the Response: Chief speaks to concerns
lights were dimmed. best interest of the
mutual interest in a posi- Facilitator Emerson community.
tive and safe school envi- from page 1-A would take place in the is hurting, lonely, and
O’Brien asked his fellow “The only thing I form of a voluntary school angry; who knows how
ronment, and asked how have thick skin and it can
students to use the flash- ask of people is simple assembly. I also believe in many incidents may be
we could support students only serve to make me bet-
lights on their phones, and respect for one another,” my position I need to hear stopped by simply caring
taking an active role in ter at my job. I do believe
then invited 17 students to Pike said in his follow up the young people and their about one another.
shaping our school envi- that the people have ques-
read inspiring quotes. They post. “It is good to disagree concerns (it doesn’t matter I did not go out to the
ronment.” tioned and criticized my
included “Be the change with one another, this is if I agree with it or not), so flagpole, there just wasn’t
actions deserve a
Creative, that you want to see in the how change happens. But
response. I chose to attend (and I enough time.
constructive, world,” “Help others who we need to engage in civil
To start with I am will again in any future I stand by my statement
meaningful need a hand,” “Hope is the discourse and not hatred
keenly aware of the nation- events, regardless of the I am so very proud of our
Cameron says he only thing stronger than because of an opposing
al political issues sur- issue). young people, (all of them;
wasn’t surprised when fear,” “Every day is an opinion.” When I arrived at the those at the assembly and
rounding the student walk-
out and that a great deal of school I found out from those not in attendance)
Auction: Good time and good cause it is an anti-gun stance.
That being said as a Police
staff that some students did
not want to attend because
they chose to voice their
concerns in a very mature
from page 1-A for eight at Mulefoot/ Restaurant, Hungry Chief, I do not have the they felt this assembly manner.
Hiram’s restaurant. Howie’s, Jet’s Pizza, luxury of political and per- would be an anti-Second To those who don’t
that much better.” Other donors include Gibbard’s Elevator, Jay’s sonal opinions while I am Amendment stance. To that agree with my actions, that
Items up for bids American Tree, Daisy’s Septic, The Spicer Group, on the job. My first and end, the staff had permitted is ok (I certainly can’t
Hamel provided a list Way Dog Training, North Branch Bakery, PIX most important priority is those students to gather at please everyone) but I will
of some of the items going Eastern Michigan Theater, Pinnacle Foods/ to serve and protect every the flagpole. always act in what I feel is
up for bids on Saturday at Fairgrounds, Stu Davis, Vlasic, Imlay City DDA, citizen of Imlay City So here is what hap- in the best interest of this
Castle Creek. Doug Halabicky State Imlay City Fire Chief Rick regardless of political or pened at the assembly/ community.
Among them are a Farm, Kelly’s Pet Salon, Horton, Imlay City Police personal views. walkout (whatever you The only thing I ask of
robotic vacuum cleaner, Jalisco’s, Ray Swain, Chief Scott Pike, Werner’s I was not aware ahead of would like to call it). The people is simple respect for
golf packages, Whiting Anytime Fitness, Hallmark and Tri-City time if ICHS was going to focus was remembering the one another. It is good to
Auditorium event tickets, Champion Entertainments, Times. take part in the walkout, fallen students in Florida. disagree with one another,
yoga package from Greenia’s Outdoor Power, Castle Creek Golf that morning I asked Even more important the this is how change happens
Peaceful Moon Yoga, Imlay City School of Course is located at 5191 Officer DeLuca to inform message was to reach out but we need to engage in
Carhartt attire from Martial Arts, Lakestone Lum Road in Attica. me if the students were tak- to 17 new people to create civil discourse and not
Mortimer Lumber, gift bas- Bank, Younger of Romeo, For further information ing part. I was informed relationships. This more hatred because of an
kets, wine baskets, gift cer- North Branch Rental, or to make a donation in that the students had coor- than anything is capable of opposing opinion.
tificates for local services Imlay City Fish Farms, support of the Busker Fest, dinated the event with the curbing student violence. May everyone have a
and businesses, margarita Timmer’s Maryland Fried call Shannon Hamel at school staff and it would The next active shooter is good day.
patio basket, and cooking Chicken, Silver Grill 810-542-3256. be run by the students and out there and that person —Chief
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ing to the Tri-City area. brushes and toothpaste. Doors open at 10 a.m. The Dryden Township
In Imlay City On Saturday, March and volunteers will start Fire Department is hosting
This Saturday, March 31, Easter Eggsploration, assembling children by age “Pictures With The Easter Youngsters race to find treats in Lions Park
24, Milnes Chevrolet will will come to the Eastern group (up to 12 years-old) Bunny” on Saturday, during last year’s Easter Egg Hunt in Capac.
host Brunch with the Michigan State Fairgrounds at 10:15 a.m. March 24 at the fire hall.
Easter Bunny and Egg where more than 40,000 The free event will be From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Department is located at Almont Lions Annual
Hunt. Face painting, bal- eggs and 800 pounds of held rain or shine. children, parents and 5532 Main Street in down- Easter Egg Hunt, slated for
loons, tattoos and the egg candy will be up for grabs. The church is located at grandparents are invited to town Dryden. For ques- Sat., March 31 at 11 a.m.
hunt begin at 10 a.m. The free event, spon- the corner of Capac and stop by the hall to enjoy tions or further informa- sharp at the Almont
Brunch and pictures with sored by Gateway Imlay City roads. refreshments and friendly tion, call 810-796-3050 or Community Park.
the Easter Bunny will start Assembly church, begins at In Berlin Twp. conversation with neigh- email to drydenadmin@ Participants should bring a
at noon. 11 a.m. The annual Berlin Twp. bors and friends. drydenfire.com. bag or basket to collect the
The event is free of In Capac Park & Rec Easter Egg The cost for a photo- In Almont goodies in. More details on
charge but organizers ask This Sunday, March Hunt will take place at the graph with the Easter Youngsters will have this event will appear in the
that attendees consider 25, Capac’s annual Easter Berlin Twp. Park begin- Bunny is $5 per picture. yet another chance to gath- March 27 issue of Tri-City
bringing a donation for the Egg Hunt will be held at 1 ning at 2 p.m. sharp on The Dryden Twp. Fire er Easter treats at the Times.
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That left him first on the stint on Dryden’s squad with
Imlay City squad and out of 1,017 career points.
those who attained Tri-City The 6-3 senior guard/ for-
Times All-Area first team sta- ward/center also pulled down
tus. Almont grad Jacob Battani
180 rebounds, registered 66 clears the bar at the NCAA
The 6-3 senior forward steals, handed off 55 assists
also grabbed 195 rebounds, Division 2 Indoor Champion-
and contributed 44 blocked ships. The pole vaulter took
handed off 41 assists and regis- shots.
tered 30 steals. fourth in the event.
DelCampo ended his final
Battani is
Galbraith concluded his season at the varsity level as an
third season on Imlay City’s All-North Central Thumb Stars
varsity as an All-Blue Water Division first team selection.
Area Conference first team Austin Watt, Almont.
pick. Watt amassed 321 points in
fourth at
Trevor Boers, Capac. 22 games, an average of 14.6
Boers managed 406 points points per contest, during the
in 24 games, an average of 2017-18 campaign.
16.9 points per contest, during
Photo by Rod Soule
nationals
Almont squad and fourth out
That placed him first on of those who attained Tri-City
the Capac squad and second Times All-Area first team sta-
out of those who attained Tri- tus.
City Times All-Area first team Imlay City’s Noah Galbraith drives to the basket dur- The 6-0 junior guard also
status. ing a game this past winter. grabbed 42 rebounds, regis-
tered 37 steals and handed off Earns All-American
33 assists.
Watt wrapped up his sec- honors for second
ond season on Almont’s varsity
as an All-Blue Water Area time for GVSU
Conference first team choice.
Andrew Sams, Capac. By Kevin Kissane
Sams provided 331 points Tri-City Times Sports Editor
in 24 contests, an average of ALMONT — Former Almont
13.8 points per game, this win- pole vault standout Jacob Battani
ter. continues to add to his impressive
That placed him second on list of accomplishments, providing
the Capac squad and fifth Grand Valley State University with
among those who attained Tri- a fourth from the NCAA Division II
City Times All-Area first team Indoor Track and Field
status. Championships recently.
The 6-0 senior guard also Pittsburg State, in Pittsburg,
handed off 104 assists, notched Kansas, is where the meet unfolded
85 rebounds and registered 74 March 9-20.
steals. The pole vault was contested
Sams completed his fourth day two of the meet.
season at the varsity level as an Battani, a sophomore, passed on
All-Blue Water Area the opening height as well as the
Conference first team pick and second height offered.
All-Blue Water Area He was the only vaulter to come
Conference Defensive Team in at the next height, testing his
choice. skills at 16 feet 8 3/4 inches. After
Ethan Hall, Almont. missing his initial attempt, Battani
Hall collected 321 points in
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door championships in Tiffin.
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Dryden’s Kaylin Norman poses for a photo as dad Brian, sister Teagan
By Kevin Kissane In their trip finale, ers of a 9-1 record, improv-
and mom Laura look on after she signed her letter of intent with
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Olivet College used a two- ing their overall mark to
Concordia.
run second inning and a 11-3.
IMLAY CITY — The
Olivet College softball
team, which lists Imlay
City’s Dominique McKillop
one-run fifth to prevail.
Wesleyan
struck for
their lone
The team will look to
continue their winning
ways this weekend when
it competes in the
Norman off to Concordia
By Kevin Kissane She made the decision assists during her success-
on its roster, returned run during North Park (Illinois) Tri-City Times Sports Editor to attend there after receiv- ful run with Dryden’s pro-
from a successful spring inning Invitational. ing recruiting interest from gram.
trip to Florida this past number On Saturday, Olivet DRYDEN — Dryden’s about 25 schools. That list She has been an All-
week. five. College faces North Park at Kaylin Norman signed a included Aquinas College, District selection three
Olivet concluded an McKillop McKillop, 1 p.m., followed by a game national letter of intent to Olivet College and years and an All-League
impressive trip there with a a junior, against Simpson College of become a part of the Defiance College. honoree the past two sea-
3-1 triumph against drew a walk in that contest. Iowa. Concordia University (Ann Norman attracted their sons.
Wesleyan (Connecticut) She also lined up defen- Then, on Sunday, Arbor, Michigan) women’s attention by amassing 49 This will be her fourth
last Thursday. sively for Olivet College at Olivet plays Simpson soccer program recently. goals and collecting 23 year on Dryden’s squad.
Hancock Park, in third base. College at 2 p.m. and then
City; Logan Wilson, Imlay Be sure to pick up your t-shirt at the Tri-City Times office.
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Sean Koepf, Yale. Capac’s Andrew Sams (R) earned a spot on the Invite, noon SELECTIVE
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Richmond. Tuesday, March 27 Writing For Many Major
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Josh Presnell, Richmond. Armada; Clay Schapman, McClelland, Yale; and Invitational, TBA • Life Insurance • Automobile • Homeowners • Builder’s Risk • Workers’ Comp
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MINUTES OF Board - none BOARD MEETING The City of Imlay City reserves
AUTOMOTIVE
MARCH 8, 2018 Public - none the right to reject any or all bids, to
Review and pay the bills -
SYNOPSIS waive any irregularities, and further • Frame & Frameless Shower Enclosures •
The meeting was called to order MARCH 12, 2018 • SERVICE & REPAIR • Custom Mirrors • Replacement Windows •
at 8:20 p.m. by Supervisor Ochadleus. Moved and seconded to pay the bills: reserves the right to accept any bid
Meeting called to order at 7:30 • BRAKES 719 Van Dyke - Imlay City • 810-724-2480
Present were: Treasurer Mason, General Fund - $33,653.85, Public which it deems to serve the best inter-
p.m. by Supervisor Winn. Pledge of • AIR CONDITIONING TODDSGLASS.COM
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Clerk Herpolsheimer. Parks, Klos, Winn, Christian & • STRUTS
Clocks
The minutes of February 8 $53,662.00. Roll call vote taken, all Lynn Eutsler
ayes, motion carried. Wittstock. February minutes City Clerk • COOLING SYSTEMS
Regular Board meeting were approved approved. Treasurer’s report
Meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m. 11-2 • EXHAUST • SHOCKS
as presented. approved. Fire report given by Chief
A complete copy of the minutes • ELECTRICAL
The treasurer report showed a Phillips: responded to 7 runs last
new balance of: General Fund is available at the Attica Township IMLAY • COMPUTER ANALYSIS
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Millage $189,000.53, CDARS Planning Commission report: meeting
$50,755.24; ICS $40,020.75: Fire ALMONT NOTICE OF PUBLIC
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Police Report - There were 155 calls TOWNSHIP report: 20th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
3/25 at 2 p.m. sharp. Senior report:
HEARING
The Imlay Township Planning
in February, with 97 of the calls han- ALMONT TOWNSHIP Commission shall hold a public hear-
regular activities of cards, exercise 314 CAPAC RD. - IMLAY CITY
BOARD
dled by the Township Deputies.
Old Business - Moved and sec- REGULAR MEETING
and potluck. Discussed: correction of ing at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13
at the Township Hall at 682 North
Heating &
error on assignment of alleyway, need
Cooling
Building
onded to adopt a No Through Trucks SYNOPSIS to adopt Resolution 2018-02 Fairgrounds. The public hearing is to
Resolution. Vote taken, all ayes, MARCH 12, 2018 (Guidelines for Poverty Exemption of consider the following text amend-
motion carried. Meeting called to order by a Principal Residence), updated per- ment to the Township Zoning
Budget workshop was scheduled • Commercial & Residential
8-14-18
Supervisor at 7:00 p.m. at 819 N. mit fee for agricultural zoning, Budget Ordinance:
for April 18 at 10 a.m. Main St., Almont, MI. Members pres- Hearing 4/9 at 7 p.m., annual road The text amendment is to allow
Moved and seconded to move ent were Supervisor Bowman, Clerk tour to be scheduled and adjustments onsite and commercial (solar farm)
the May township board meeting to Hoffner, Treasurer Kudsin, and for current fiscal budget approved. solar energy collector systems. Onsite
May 17. Vote taken, all ayes, motion Trustees Streeter, Groesbeck, Scott Audience: question about DEQ solar energy collectors primarily pro- HEATING & COOLING SPECIALISTS
carried. Stroup, and Clay Stroup. The follow- authority over ditching and approval vide energy for the parcel in which it • Service & Install, Financing • Licensed & Insured
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onded to adopt a resolution in support consent agenda as presented, 2) gy collector systems primarily are
of the submission of the Michigan approved road projects as presented,
to be held at the Senior Center.
Motion to pay the bills made and involved in the retail sales of energy Custom Building & Remodeling
National Resources Trust Fund
Application for the Polly Ann Trail
3) approved contract with Superior
Contracting, 4) approved AYBA to
accepted. Motion to adjourn 7:50 that is generated. This will regulate
both structure-mounted and ground-
Additions • Kitchens • Bath • Farm House
Renovations • Siding • Decks • Windows
Outdoor
Extension with a financial commit- put up a storage building at the ball
p.m. A complete copy of the minutes
is available at the township hall dur- mounted solar energy collectors. Equipment
ment of $2,000. Vote taken, all ayes,
motion carried.
fields. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 ing business hours. Onsite solar energy collectors, Family Owned Since 1973 • Licensed & Insured
p.m. A complete copy of minutes may Karen A. Klos, Clerk depending on the size, will be an
Fire - none be obtained at the township office or 12-1 administrative approval or require a
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Paul Bowman-Supervisor
Carol Hoffner-Clerk CITY OF Mobile Home Park. Commercial
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IMLAY CITY allowed under a Special Land Use in
INVITATION TO BID the Agriculture District, Light
THE ALMONT COMMUNITY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
PARKS AND GROUNDS
MAINTENANCE
Industrial District, and Heavy
Industrial District. The amendment
includes changes to Article 2
Excavating
The City of Imlay City will be
IS SEEKING BIDS FOR accepting sealed bids for grounds Definitions, Article 3 Zoning Districts,
and Article 4 Use Standards.
LAWN MAINTENANCE Dryden Excavating
maintenance services at City owned
parks and public buildings located in Requested by: Planning
Imlay City. Bids will be accepted until Commission F o r A l l Yo u r
The Almont Community School District is seeking bids for lawn 3:00 P.M., on Thursday, March 29, This meeting is open to the pub- EXCAVATING & TRUCKING NEEDS
maintenance. The contract shall be for May 1, 2018 thru October 31, 2018 at the City Clerk’s Office, City lic. Anyone wishing to comment on Licensed • Insured
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March 23rd, 2018 at 1:00 starting at the Superintendent’s Office, 4701
Hall, 150 North Main St., Imlay City, Call Loren Starr
Michigan. Work will include general attend the meeting may send their
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Howland Rd., Almont, MI 48003. comments to - Imlay Township
All specifications will be given out at this walk through meeting. Bids
mowing and trimming. The City is
seeking bids for services from April Planning Commission, 682 North
must be submitted by Thursday, April 12th, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at the 17 through October 30, 2018. Fairgrounds Road Imlay City, MI
Plumbing
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be opened at 12:05 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room. able at the Imlay Township Hall SINCE 1975
tions may be picked up at Imlay City “Where the outdoor enthusiast shops!”
If you have any further questions, contact Mr. Bob Jones, Mainte- Hall, 150 North Main Street, Imlay between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Monday,
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1989 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, RENT office/retail space for customer service attitude.
showroom condition, stored 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOMS! lease with over 900 sq feet of Willing to train the right candi- Scotts Miracle Gro, Imlay City, MI is seeking a
winters, a beautiful car!
1 Bedroom...........Starting at $585
space with central air and date. Must be able to take heavy equipment operators,
$4,200.00 or best offer. Call some lobby furniture. Almont. night calls. Hourly $10.25-
810-660-7469. A-1-CAT 2 Bedrooms.........Starting at $635 810-798-8091. CR-11-4 $11.25 depending on certifica- forklift operators, and general
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3 Bedrooms.........Starting at $840
................................................ tions, experience, and abili- laborers for seasonal positions.
SPACIOUS OFFICE/RETAIL ties. Apply in person at 1939
HS Graduate or Equivalent. A minimum of one plus
Space on VanDyke close Shagbark Ln. Imlay City, MI
For Sale Call Us Today! access to I-69 with newer 48444 or by emailing resume
years of production plant experience is preferred.
810-724-0266 flooring throughout, Fenced in to hr@mi-apartments.com Interested individuals can send resumes to
FOX BATTERY CHARGER, www.mi-apartments.com yard, large parking lot, and EOE. HW-12-2 imlaycityseasonalpositions@scotts.com
APR-3-13
40 amp, in good condition - *Some conditions apply. E.H.O. more. Call today for a free ................................................
Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally
$35.00 810-417-2249. FS-10- tour Imlay City 810-798-8091. EXPERIENCED TRUCK diverse, drug free workplace. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V HW-11-2
8 CR-11-4 DRIVER LOCAL DELIVERY
................................................ CAPAC VILLAGE: 2 bedroom ................................................ DRIVER. Deliver sheet metal
3 BEAUTY SALON HAIR upstairs apt. for 1 or 2 adults, parts to local customers. Must Imlay Township
50+, spacious, lots of storage, have Chauffeur’s license and
CUT STATIONS with chairs
appliances and all utilities, Work Wanted experience driving a 24’ stake RECEPTIONIST OPENING
and 1 Pedicure Spa station for
sale. All in very good condition. except AC included, carport, truck. Must be willing to do
Imlay Township in Lapeer County is accepting resumes and
$1000 each. 810-417-2249. no pets, security deposit general shop functions when
letters of interest for clerical support at the Imlay Township Offices.
FS-10-8 required; call 810-395-2226 Mildred Simpkins there are no deliveries. • This
Applicant must possess excellent written and verbal communi-
................................................ and leave message. APR-9-16 Income Tax Service in an experience position cation, organization, and time management skills. Interpersonal
................................................ 37 years experience! request only, Any question and customer service skills, along with computer experience is
$40 for (1040) about capabilities required as required. This position is part-time and requires twelve hours per
Apartment For Rent $25 for each additional form listed above you need not week in the Imlay Township Offices during regular office hours.
WW-6-10
Even small
................................................ WANTED for spinal cord
Columbiaville. 810-798-8091.
APR-11-4 injured patients in the Imlay
................................................ Tri-City Times City area. Experience pre- (most hire in after 90 or less)
We will sell your home or Lapeer County Road Commission is seeking a Harrison Township - $11.50 1st & 2nd Full & Part Time
property at a... Truck Operator for a full time position. (Production Bonuses & 401K 6% Match)
3%
The position requires a Group A CDL (CDL Sterling Heights & Warren - $12.26 Crew C Shift
COMMISSION cannot possess an L, Z or E restriction); High (Growing Company & Brand New Facilities)
RATE! Alex Lengemann
Licensed Real Estate Broker
School Diploma or equivalent; Prefer snow Forklift Drivers Needed up to $14.00 an hour
KEEP MORE OF YOUR EQUITY! plow experience. We offer a comprehensive (Long Term Opportunity with Growing Company)
benefit package. Equal Opportunity Employer.
SHELBY TOWNSHIP MANPOWER TROY/ROCHESTER MANPOWER
Accepting applications until 3:30 pm, April 2, 2018. 47077 Hayes Road (21 Mile & Hayes) 2885 Crooks (Crooks & Auburn Rd)
(586) 566 -6950 (248) 852-5605
Applications available at Shelbytownship.mi@manpower.com troy.mi@manpower.com
www.lcrconline.com/employment.asp Manpower offers weekly pay checks, free training and education development to
810-664-1819 • email: Alex@RealtyVolution.com or at 820 Davis Lake Road, Lapeer, MI 48446 HW-12-1
active associates, ongoing assignments, 4 offices servicing the Metro Detroit area.
HW-10-13
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