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144th Volume - Issue No. 12 www.tricitytimes-online.com

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

‘Storm to be reckoned with’


Imlay City High School Monday (March 19)
afternoon following a report that former high
school student Colin Owen, 19, had entered
the building to collect personal items from
his former girlfriend.
Police Chief Scott Pike reported that
‘Walk-in’ assembly at Imlay City High School creates controversy Owen allegedly entered the school during
district and the police department, and participating. The “conversation” dete- release time—around 2:20 p.m.— and was
By Catherine Minolli immediately encountered by school staff who
cminolli@pageone-inc.com included allegations that the assembly riorated to a point where Chief Pike
was a thinly veiled rally for gun con- decided to delete his original post and asked him to leave.
IMLAY CITY — Controversy the entire thread. As a precaution, Imlay City Schools
surrounding last Wednesday’s assem-
bly at Imlay City High School blew up To read the entire “I’m sorry but I had to delete my
original post ref. (sic) the student
Supt. Dr. Stu Cameron said high school
administrators contacted police to help assure

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

Police chief’s full response


to March 14 controversy
By Catherine Minolli prompted by the February month. Not all students
cminolli@pageone-inc.com 14 deadly school shooting participated, though. Those

Mr. Dryden! IMLAY CITY — The


Imlay City Police
in Parkland, Florida.
Youths at Marjory
Stoneman Douglas High
who chose not to gathered
at pre-approved locations,
which—as with the assem-
Pageant a lively Department’s Facebook School, where the tragedy bly—were monitored by
experience in Dryden, page was scorched with took place, advocated for a adults.
...see pages 5-A heated comments regard- national event that would Chief Pike’s presence
ing Police Chief Scott focus on school safety. at the event became con- pulled his original post and very large can of worms
Pike’s post about the Imlay City students troversial on social media, the entire thread, but not yesterday with my post
“walk-in” assembly at took part by creating a pro- as some believed the before posting the follow- about the student walkout
Imlay City High School gram aimed at inspiring assembly was a thinly ing. at ICHS. I received a lot of
last Wednesday. unity and positive change veiled rally for gun con- Some minor edits have criticism and questions.
Students organized the while remembering the 17 trol. When the discussion been made; the content Neither of which I mind. I
event to show solidarity in students and educators became disrespectful and remains intact:
a national movement who lost their lives last highly contentious, Pike So it seems I opened a Response 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

ing a major community


She hopes the large
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On Saturday, March for the auction is evidence
24, you and your friends that Imlay City residents
can do both by attending will continue to support
The Tri-City Times Imlay City Area Chamber of Commerce Events Coordinator Shannon the summer festival.
is printed on the inaugural “Busker Fest Hamel with some of the many unique and useful items up for grabs at
Auction” at Castle Creek “We have so many
recycled paper this Saturday’s Busker Fest Auction.
Golf Course in Lum. great things for people to
The event is sponsored summer festival June be conducted by Brian Refreshments and food bid on,” said Hamel.
by the Imlay City Area 15-16. Rowley, owner of will be available for pur- “We’re very exited
Chamber of Commerce, Doors will open at Rowley’s Auction Service chase. about the new festival.
with all auction proceeds 5:30 p.m. for the silent of Attica. Event Coordinator A successful auction
going toward entertain- auction, followed by the There is no admission Shannon Hamel is asking will make the event
ment and children’s activi- live auction at 6 p.m. charge, but donations of community members to
ties at Imlay City’s 2018 The auction will again any size are welcome. give the Busker Fest the Auction page 14-A
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Berlin Twp. resident faces


multiple animal cruelty charges
By Maria Brown Group in Romeo. second time, they found
mbrown@pageone-inc.com Deputies from the two dead rabbits and 22
Animal Control and Road live rabbits in the same
BERLIN TWP. — A Patrol division made their poor conditions.
75 year-old Berlin Twp. initial visit to the man’s He was originally
man is facing multiple ani- home on February 8 “after charged with animal cruel-
mal cruelty charges after a call was received regard- ty involving 10 or more
dozens of small animals ing animals not being cared animals and burial of ani-
were seized from his for on the property,” mals during arraignment
Kimball Road residence according to a statement proceedings before Judge
within the last month. from the sheriff’s depart- Cynthia Platzer in Port
According to the St. ment. Huron’s 72nd District
Clair County Sheriff’s Deputies found 14 rab- Court. He was given a
Department, James Kimball bits, three chickens and a $5,000 personal bond, with
Jr. was arraigned on duck that had all died, plus stipulations including not
Tuesday, March 13 on other rabbits, ducks, chick- to obtain or possess any
charges related to a ens and roosters that animals.
February investigation and weren’t being properly “A new request of
later that day deputies were cared for. The man volun- charges regarding animal
called to his residence tarily gave up the live ani- cruelty has been forwarded
where they found addition- mals. to the St. Clair County
al animals, also in poor This month, when law Prosecutor’s Office,” the
conditions. enforcement visited for a statement concluded.
In all, 33 rabbits, four
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Join us for dinner on Friday's

Photo provided
Members of the Lapeer County Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory
Committee discuss Youth Needs Survey results with officials at historic
courthouse in Lapeer. Loaded with Breaded Ta-

YAC reaches for solutions


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Breaded Shrimp, Pasta Al-
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LAPEER — Bullying,
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tracted driving, and school improvements can be made issues as they don’t have
safety are among the con- for school safety,” Phillips the funding needed to have
cerns of area youths says. more counselors on hand,
according to the latest
Youth Needs Survey con-
Their questions, she
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school liaison officers, bet-
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ered earlier this month at the ones in the schools “(There’s a) better
the historic courthouse in who know what the issues understanding that we all
downtown Lapeer, along and problems are and want what is best, and the Check out our website . . .
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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.
Saturday, March 24, 2018
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More than meets the eye with vaping


School liaison officer warns parents, students of danger system.
Manning said users
By Tom Wearing vaporizes a liquid or solid. vapor substitutes. can more easily contract
twearing@pageone-inc.com On Thursday evening, While e-cigarette pro- pneumonia or develop
Almont Schools Liaison ponents argue that ‘popcorn lung,’ a perma-
ALMONT — Almont Officer Amanda Manning “smokeless” vapors are nent and irreversible scar-
school officials are taking discussed the latest “buzz- safer than regular ciga- ring of the lungs.
the initiative to educate catching” trend with par- rettes, Manning warns Sweet temptation
parents and students of the ents and staff at Almont there are nevertheless seri- To ease the burning
potential negative health Middle School. ous health risks associated affect of inhaling tobacco,
effects of “vaping.” Since the introduction with using the alternative, Manning said some young
Vaping is the process of e-cigarettes, increasing particularly for younger people are adding fruity
of inhaling vapor through numbers of adults and people. and candy-flavored prod-

Photo by Tom Wearing


the mouth from a usually longtime smokers trying to “Young people’s brains ucts to the mixture.
battery-operated electronic quit have abandoned tradi- are still developing, which Realizing the appeal of
device that heats up and tional cigarettes in favor of makes them more vulnera- flavorful additives to
ble to addiction,” she said. youth, the U.S. Food and
“This is a problem that is Drug Administration has
growing among our kids.” banned cigarettes flavored Schools Liaison Officer Amanda Manning
Dangerous materials with anything other than shares concerns with audience at educational
Manning explained menthol. program at middle school on Thursday.
that there is a metal coil in Adam Goldstein, a
the devices that heats up to researcher at the Almont Schools Supt. Dr. Thursday’s informational
create the vapor. University of North Bill Kalmar updated program were: Almont
“These metals can con- Carolina, recently reported attendees on efforts to schools counselors Ryan
tain things like formalde- that teens tend to believe ensure the safety of Kline and Sue Frederiksen
hyde, which is embalming that flavored products are Almont students while in and Almont Police officers
fluid,” she continued. less harmful than inhaling school. Mike Ryan and Sara
“These metals are known vaporized tobacco. Also present for Colin.
to be carcinogenic.” Talk to your kids

Student creates
Health experts report Though vaping may
Photo by Tom Wearing

that other metals of con- not yet be prevalent


cern if inhaled include among Almont youth,

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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unsure of participating in nity mental health, and our
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.”

Life • Home • Car • Business Bids awarded for


CHRIS S. WAGNER
Churchill Insurance Agency upcoming bond
800-865-6981 projects in Capac
Bus: 810-724-6218 Fax: 810-724-3418
243 East Third Street • Imlay City, Michigan 48444 By Maria Brown 2017 bond measure
mbrown@pageone-inc.com renewed by voters last
May.
ALLENTON   • LUNCH • CAPAC — The school The list includes a new

C8O10L-3L9I5S-2I2O43N   board awarded their first boiler for the elementary
• DINNER • round of bids for upcoming school and a new roof and
810-395-2602 • GROCERY• bond projects. At their Feb. electrical panel at the high

$10
15 meeting, the board school along with the
Residential • Automobile granted plumbing contracts repaving of some parking
Windshield Replacement to Goyette Service for lots.
GAS CARD Screen Repair • Window Repair & Replacement Open: Tues-Thurs 10am-7pm $109,394; an electrical In other meeting mat-
With Any Vehicle
Fri & Sat 10am-8pm
Sun 9am-3pm
contract with OSC Electric ters:
15041 Downey Rd. • Capac, MI 48014
Repairs
(Coupon Required) (Old M-21) (Order 15 minutes prior to close for Take-Out) for $269,765 and a mechan- •board members and
ic contract to Goyette Terpenning discussed plans
Service for $824,688. to update the district’s stra-
8-3 The board is due to tegic plan with the help of
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‘Mr. Dryden’ contest


spirited and creative
High school seniors take part in fundraising event
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com

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’
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Easter Egg Color Community With


Pick-A-Sale! HOPE seeks donations
Group’s 3rd Annual Color Run
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A&W plans June opening


30 employees sought for new Almont eatery
By Tom Wearing slowed during the winter He noted that his son,
twearing@pageone-inc.com months, Vinckier is looking Mike Jr., and another man-
to tentatively open the fam- ager will travel to Kentucky
ALMONT — For ily restaurant on Monday, in early April to take part
decades, A&W has been June 4. in training sessions with
known for its root beer, “The winter has not A&W staff.
burgers and All-American been our friend,” said Vinckier expects to hire
food menu. Vinckier, “but everything is enough employees to cover
Soon, those popular moving along now and two shifts at the restaurant.
items and much more will things are taking shape.” “We’re currently look-

Photo by Tom Wearing


be accessible to Almont The business owner ing at being open from
residents and others pass- said contractors began 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and
ing through town. pouring cement on possibly to 11 p.m. on the
Mike Vinckier, owner Thursday and soon the weekends,” he said.
of Vinckier Foods, will inside walls will be going Almont DDA Director
soon open his brand-new up. Kim Schall said the intro- New A&W restaurant is taking shape in front of Vinckier Foods/ACE
A&W restaurant on the east Vinckier said he is cur- duction of another new Hardware on M-53 in Almont. The restaurant is set to open in June.
side of Van Dyke, north of rently taking applications business signals there is
the downtown district. for as many as 30 jobs at growing confidence in the “The A&W is going to addition to our communi- ciate the professionalism
Though construction the new restaurant site. local economy. be a positive and welcome ty,” said Schall. “We appre- and consideration shown

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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

Things I’d do differently if I could


fund with our tax dollars.
Glenn’s proposed legislation is certainly
a step in the right direction. It is our sin-
cere hope that lawmakers will continue to
open the window on what’s happening in Y esterday I heard
something liberating.
Sometimes I spend fruit-
ent.)
After
what
the cook’s being out of the
chocolate she usually used
in her cookie recipe. She
The same will be true
in your family. Neither of
you was raised by perfect
government by extending FOIA requests to
less hours going over a I heard quickly chunked up some parents; you won’t be per-
the governor’s and state legislator’s offices. list called ‘Things I’d do yester- bar chocolate, fully fect ones either. But you
This is not an unreasonable request, by any differently if I could do day, expecting it to melt can trust God to see your
means. The reluctance to make this equita- this parenting thing I feel through as the cookies efforts and use them in the
ble change does nothing but foster suspi- again.’ It’s not a written some- baked. It didn’t. And with- shaping of each unique
cion and mistrust. That’s not fair, nor is it list—it’s just a list in my what lib- out that mistake we proba- child.
productive, for anyone.
head. And it’s fruitless
because I can’t go back.
erated
from
Perspectives... bly would have never
known chocolate chip
P.S. This year my old-
est are 51, 50, and 49.
And, by the way, now that
I’m having another go-
those
regrets. I
Willene Tanis cookies.
In the hands of the
The youngest, Mike, is 30;
and Mark is 47. In retro-
Guest Columnist round at growing a child,
I find I don’t do things as
heard
that the first brownies
Controller of the Universe,
the mistakes I’ve made in
spect, I can see that all of
them have been shaped
Have a differing opinion about a hot topic? Want to further
explain your side of the story? You can share your thoughts by differently as I thought were just an improperly child-rearing will be used and refined into beautiful
being a guest columnist. Anyone may submit a guest column, but
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maximum of three typed, double-spaced pages. Send them to: Tri-
City Times, P.O. Box 278, Imlay City, MI, 48444 or run the idea
just as many mistakes— that the first chocolate some very beautiful and Email Willene at
by the editor by calling 810-724-2615 or email them to: tct@ maybe more, and differ- chip cookies resulted from unique human beings. willenetanis@aol.com.
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reject any column considered inappropriate for publication.

Comfort in this new swan song


“S
myself.
o it’s the swans,” I
say to no one but
and neck and beak bent
toward me, it didn’t take a
ton of bricks for me to
their cloud-like feathers.
Sometimes they’d come
out to greet us, having
it’s just a part of life. It
goes back years, and is
part of my DNA.
A smile spreads like retreat. been habituated by the Asking doesn’t mean
melting snow across my The pair—or perhaps it corn Mr. Plum sprinkled one will materialize; and
face. I repeat the phrase. was mul- along the shore from time sometimes it takes more
Photo by Catherine Minolli

“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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Lapeer County schools deserve more funding


P erhaps the most impor-
tant aspect of
Governor Snyder’s State
schools and the Lapeer
County ISD.
Last year, I was proud
committed teachers in
reaching students, and
challenge our graduates to
Proficiency law to
strengthen our children’s
educational foundation.
the goal of giving every
district the tools needed to
improve educational out-
work together to make it
happen. I will continue to
do my utmost to help pre-
of the State address was to actively work to pursue high-paying careers During these next few comes and preparing stu- pare students for careers
when he highlighted the increase the student foun- in technology, manufactur- months, in addition to my dents for college or tech- that ensure them a quality
proposed $240-per-pupil dation ing and skilled trades. duties as Chairman of the nical training. of life that only a quality
increase in funding for allow- Money alone will not House Committee on I stand ready to work education can provide.
each of our Lapeer ance for improve state testing Natural Resources, I will with our governor and my That is our charge; that
County school districts. Lapeer scores. We all agree that be focusing on reducing colleagues on both sides is our goal. Lapeer County
Given my relationship County the goal of increased fund- the funding gap between of the aisle to successfully students deserve no less.
with our local school dis- schools ing is in improved results. Michigan’s higher-funded secure the $240-per-pupil Howell may be
tricts as well as my first- by $120 Accordingly, wise use of districts and our own. funding increase that was reached at 517-373-1800
hand knowledge of the per-pupil. the increased funding School funding should not proposed by the governor. or via email to
excellent job they do, this
came to me as most wel- Capitol News... We were
also suc-
should help greatly with
the Third Grade Reading
be based on zip codes. It
needs to be equitable with
The proposal has been
made. We now have to
GaryHowell
@house.mi.gov
come news. Such an
action would constitute
State Rep. Gary Howell
cessful in
adding
the largest increase in the $25 for
per-pupil student founda- each high school student
tion allowance in the last in career and technology
15 years, and would serve programs. I will work to
greatly in closing the continue that for the 2018-
funding disparity that still 19 budget as well.
exists between our schools The education of our
and certain affluent subur- children is essential. As a
ban school districts. parent and former school
Frankly, the funding board president for both
disparity issue between North Branch and the
school districts cannot be Lapeer County
defended. For years, Intermediate School
Lapeer County schools District, I have long been
have done more with less involved in advocating for
than many other school education opportunities.
districts in educating stu- As your state representa-
dents. I am very proud of tive, I will continue to
the success of each of the work hard for proper
public schools within my funding for our schools.
legislative district: This will help us to add
Almont, Chatfield, the most up-to-date tech-
Dryden, Imlay City, nology in the classroom to
Lapeer, North Branch equip our hard-working,

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

I pedaled north to the end


of the block and eyed the
rhubarb without asking
Mom’s permission.

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

Museums Julie at 810-388-0868. insurance, or to schedule an


Free Meals, Food
Miramonti, RYT. appointment please call 810-
Imlay City Senior Center Woman’s Life Chapter 855 will Grief Share, a 7/14 series for 667-0448.
“Texas Hold ‘Em” 12:30 p.m. The Dryden Historical Society meet April 3, 2018 in Richmond those that have lost loved ones
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at the Lois Wagner Memorial support group will begin Sept. Free hearing and vision screens
For info 810-724-6030. ‘Food for Families’ kitchen is meets at 7 p.m. the first for children of preschool age
Wednesday of the month and Library at 6:30 pm. Everyone 7 at the Imlay City Senior
Dinner and an evening of card open to the public for free, hot is welcome to attend. Center located in the Lamb- are available at the Lapeer
meals every Monday and the museum opens every County Health Department. To
playing with friends, 50/50 raf- Monday from 5:30-7 p.m. Steele building on Third Street.
fle and prizes of high and low Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m. One on one grief counselling. Pre-register by calling Tracy at schedule an appointment
for each table every 3rd The Capac Historical Society is Romeo Washington Parks and 810-724-6030 or Ginger Miller please call 810-667-0448 or
This Heart Loves Food Pantry Rec. Both Romeo and 810-245-5549.
Monday at the Washington is open the 1st Saturday of open to visitors daily from 1-3 at 810-724-5772.
Senior Center, 57880 Van p.m. and 1-4 p.m. on Sundays. Washington Activity Centers
each month from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. will offer this service once a For those that have experi- Capac Pharmacy is teaming
Dyke, Washington Twp., MI at Gateway Assembly Church, Call 810-395-2859 for more with Support Million Hearts
48094, from 4-8 p.m. Call for info. month, by appointment only. enced the death of a loved one,
2796 S. Van Dyke Rd., Imlay Call 586-752-6543 to schedule a support group is available by offering in-pharmacy blood
further details, 586-752-6543. City. pressure screenings, 136 North
The Imlay City Historical appointment. facilitated by a trained United
Swing Dance Lessons offered Museum will be closed begin- Hospice Service (UHS) Main St. in Capac, Tuesdays, 9
The Attica United Methodist Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) a.m.-6 p.m. Everyone is invited
at the Port Huron Senior Church will be holding a free ning December 17, 2017 and bereavement volunteer.
Center, 600 Grand Avenue in through the end of March meetings are held every Marlette Regional Hospital, to come and have their blood
community meal on the 2nd Monday night at 8 p.m. at St. pressure read for free.
Port Huron, every Tues. from and 4th Tuesday of each month 2018. During that time volun- 2770 Main Street in Marlette,
7:30-9 p.m. and the 1st and 3rd teers continue to work at the Paul’s Lutheran Church in hosts this support group the 1st
from 4:00-6:00 p.m. For more Imlay City.
Thurs. of the month from 7:30- Tuesday of each month in the
Events
info please call 810-724-0690 or museum on Wednesday morn-
9 p.m. with instructors Lyle visit www.atticaumc.org. ings from 9 a.m. to noon. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Administration Conference
Malaski & Kristina Morton. During the closing many proj- and Al-Anon meetings are held Room. For time and more info,
Call 810-984-5061 for more The Attica Food Bank at the ects will be initiated, new every Wednesday night at 8 call 800-635-7490 or visit www. Introduction to Woodcarving.
info. Attica United Methodist exhibits developed, and cur- p.m. at the Capac United marletteregionalhospital.org. Class covers types of carving,
Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is rent ones refreshed. The muse- Methodist Church, Capac, MI. tools needed, and hands on
Council on Aging Membership open from 2-4 p.m. the 2nd TOPS 620 Lapeer weight- loss carving. Tues, Apr 17, 24 &
um will receive a through group meets Tuesday nights at
is open to individuals 18 and Monday of each month and cleaning, smaller areas paint- May 1, 1-3 p.m. Romeo
older. The Capac Senior Center 2-6:30 p.m. on the 4th Monday Tables for rent @April 14 the Hunter’s Creek Mobile Washington Parks and Rec,
ed, and a complete reorganiza- Home Park Club House, 725
is open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. of each month. Proof of resi- tion and inventory of items Washington Center. Call (586)
weekdays. We offer a variety of
activities such as fitness and
dency and need required. stored in the basement will CAPAC MOM DeMille Rd. in Lapeer. Weigh-
in from 6-6:30 p.m., meeting
786-0131 for fees and more
craft classes, a book review The Capac Community Food take place. TO MOM SALE from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more
info.
group, cards and bus trips.
Call Lori at 395-7889 for more
Pantry, 112 S. Main Street, is
open each Wednesday from 1-3
The Almont Community St. John’s info call 810-664-7579. Exotic Zoo Day at Wellbridge
of Romeo.Thur., Mar. 22, 2
Historical Society Museum is
info. p.m. Please call LOVE, INC. at open Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. Lutheran Church TOPS 888 (Take Off Pounds p.m. Cute and cuddly animals
810-245-2414 in advance to $10 per table Sensibly) meets Wednesdays at and more. Admission charged.
Almont and Dryden area Please stop by and learn about the 25 Pine Ridge Dr. in Lapeer.
ensure your food voucher will your community. Society meet- $5 for each additional
senior citizens meet the 2nd Weigh-in at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 Bishop Kelly Fish Fry. Fridays
ings are held at the museum on a.m. meeting. Call Linda at from Feb. 16 through Mar. 23.
the second Monday of the Call or text 4:30-7 p.m. 926 W. Nepessing
810-245-3955 or Phyllis 810-
month at 7 p.m. For more info
call 810-796-3355.
(810) 656-1872 395-7035 for more info. St., Lapeer. Drive-up available
4:30-5:30 on St. Joseph’s St.

Youth Events Lapeer Area Citizens Against


Domestic Assault meets 1-3 Fundraisers Zumba Gold. Take salsa, cha
cha and other Latin dance
Ready, Set, Go! Workshop. p.m. every Wednesday in the steps. Put in a low impact rou-
Lapeer Court House for per- Woman’s Life Chapter 855 is
This is a FREE workshop for collecting bottles and cans all tine and you have Zumba Gold.
3-5 year olds & parents/care- sonal protection order clinic. Bring water and a face towel.
For info 810-246-0632. year long. Your donation will
givers! Enjoy fun projects that (9340) Mon., Jan. 8 - Mar. 26,
help those in need. Please con- 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. (9341)
will develop your child’s skills 10A Friday AFG Family sider being part of the bigger
and prepare them for school! Mon., Apr. 2- May 21, 10:30 -
Groups meeting. Imlay City picture. Donate your bottles 11:30 a.m. (9398) Wed., Jan.
Children also enjoy a snack, FOC Lutheran Church, 7191 and cans today. For a repre-
story time, and a free book! 3 - Mar. 21, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Imlay City Rd, Imlay City. sentative of our group call 810- (9399) Wed., Mar. 28-May 23,
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. No class

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
18
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

CHURCHES
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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who would like to help others
Attica U.M.C. Capac Imlay City Almont Light of Christ
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in our community improve
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
Club News
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
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Lauwers honored Announcements


as Friends of Youth Robinson an
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By Maria Brown grads—serves on the
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Troop 156, sponsored by
and has served as judges the VFW, welcomes their
CAPAC — Mike and for district competitions.
Stacey Lauwers have been youngest new Eagle Scout,
Stacey has coordinated Matthew Robinson of
named Capac Community yearly “Ag In The Imlay City. Matthew is a
Schools’ 2018 Friends of Classroom” presentations junior at Imlay City High
Youth. at Capac Elementary School. He is the son of
The school board School through her Marcella and the late
announced their selection involvement with St. Clair Timothy Robinson.
at their February board County Farm Bureau.
meeting. Mike has been a lead-

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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
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house which ing flags. tionally cold hardy and dis-

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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

plugs—white height but bigger speci- be purchased.


spruce and
white pine.
mens, ranging
three-five feet are also
from Purchased items will be
available for pick up at the
57.1 on Sunday, 18th 54.9 on Sunday, 18th
are two to three year-old
available in limited quanti-
ties including Dawn red-
Sanilac County Fairgrounds
on April 13-14, Goodells
Rainfall Rainfall
The 2018 Spring Tree Sale
for both the Lapeer and bare root stock grown from wood and white flowering County Park in St. Clair 0 inches 0 inches
Bluewater (St. Clair, seed. Lapeer’s sale includes dogwood. County on April 20-21 and
Macomb and Sanilac coun- Norway spruce, white pine, If you’re in the market at the Armada Fairgrounds
ties) Conservation Districts white spruce, red pine and to expand a home orchard, on April 24-25. Weather data courtesy of Enviro-weather,
are currently underway. blue spruce. Bluewater’s sale has an For more information,
••••• Transplants are bigger impressive offering–10 call (810) 984-3865, ext. 5. www.enviroweather.msu.edu

Michigan DNR encourages


boaters to take safety classes
TRI-CITY AREA —
With spring approaching,
the Michigan Department
of Natural Resources
encourages boaters to avoid
the rush and enroll in a
safety course prior to the
boating season. The
reminder coincides with the
national Spring Aboard –
Take a Boating Education
Course campaign that runs
March 18-24.
“Michigan and boating
go hand in hand,” said 1st al watercraft operators During the Spring
Lt. Tom Wanless, must have a boater educa- Aboard awareness cam-
Michigan’s boating law tion safety certificate. paign, some course provid-
administrator. Because of a growing ers may offer discounts or
“But being on the water number of accidents involv- other incentives for stu-
carries responsibilities, ing nonmotorized vessels, dents who enroll in or com-
especially when it comes to which include canoes and plete a course. The cam-
safety. The best way to kayaks, Wanless encourag- paign is promoted by the
ensure an enjoyable experi- es all boaters, regardless of National Association of
ence is to be prepared age or experience, to take a State Boating Law
before getting into a boat. safety class. Administrators, the U.S.
Don’t wait until the season The U.S. Coast Guard Coast Guard and several
starts. Sign up now for a reports that of the nation- public and private organi-
boating safety course. wide accidents in which the zations.
There are many options level of operator education Get more information
across the state and online, was known, 77 percent of on boating safety, including
making it affordable and boating deaths occurred on who is required to take a
convenient.” vessels where the operator safety class, on the DNR
Boaters born after June never received boating edu- website at www.michigan.
30, 1996, and most person- cation. gov/boating.

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

the recent Commodity


Classic in Anaheim,
Calif.
Page 14-A-TRI-CITY TIMES-MARCH 21, 2018

Howell’s jobs bill


approved in House
TRI-CITY AREA — The legislation will munity colleges and
The Michigan House improve career training by Michigan Works! voca-
recently approved legisla- requiring the state govern- tional programs. These
tion by state Rep. Gary ment to share employment bills are an opportunity for
Howell to require the state information. This will us to make Michigan stron-
government to share data allow counselors to evalu- ger and make better

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
Page 15-A-TRI-CITY TIMES-MARCH 21, 2018

Time change + sirens = grumpy commuter Business briefs...


Editor’s note: Notices for this column must be
received in writing by noon Monday prior to the publica-
Almont Twp. Fire Chief explains importance of loud alert system tion date. Notices may be edited due to space con-
straints.
By Catherine Minolli the firefighters don’t even Also, the pager system, use it than you think.”
cminolli@pageone-inc.com live where they can hear while quite reliable, While there’s a mistak-
the siren anyway.” doesn’t work 100 percent en belief that the fire siren Love’s, McDonald’s opens tomorrow
ALMONT — While it’s true that of the time, Smith adds. is activated for medical CAPAC — The new Love’s Travel Stop will open
Springing forward isn’t pagers are used to alert “Contrary to popular first responder emergen- their doors tomorrow, March 22. The adjoining
necessarily a welcome sign firefighters and other first belief, pagers don’t work cies, Smith says that’s not McDonald’s and Chester’s Chicken restaurants will also
of the season for early ris- responders that there’s an every single time. If the the case. Almont’s Medical begin serving food that day too.
ers. emergency, it’s not a fool- pager system goes down in First Responders are noti- A formal ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome the
Losing that hour of proof sys- fied by pagers, not through new business will be held on April 4 at 11 a.m.
sleep, and once again get- tem, says the siren, he adds. Love’s, a 24-hour facility, will feature a Country
ting used to awakening in Almont Fire Smith acknowledges Store and tire shop.
the dark requires quite an Chief Don that the loud siren is diffi- The McDonald’s restaurant, currently located across
adjustment for those who Smith. cult to get used to, espe- Capac Rd. in the BP gas station, closed their doors
have to hit the road for Smith cially when blaring in the March 15 to facilitate the move.
work in the early a.m. says he early morning hours. But
hours. understands every single firefighter can
That adjustment can be that the fire hear the alarm, and it’s a Helena awards scholarship
even more trying for those siren is loud necessary noise that helps GOODLAND TWP. — Helena’s Imlay City branch
who live near the fire siren and annoy- save lives. bestowed a Helena Homegrown Scholarship on Erin
in Almont. The loud, blar- ing, but says “It’s never going to Pudney of Genesee Career Institute. The $1,000 scholar-
ing tone is activated using it is change in Almont as long ship was dedicated by Szikszay Family Farms.
through Lapeer County necessary in as I’m chief,” he says. “I Erin Pudney will be attending Lake Superior State
Central Dispatch, and is a rural com- see a real purpose to it. University college where she will be pursuing a degree
used to alert firefighters of munity like M-53 is an extremely busy in conservation biology.
a fire, vehicle crash, Almont. road and when firefighters “Helena is committed to supporting the next genera-
hazmat spill or some other “One of are responding to a scene, tion of agriculture through the Helena Homegrown
emergency situation. On the things I it offers a little bit of help Scholarship. We want to help our local customers and
some days, the siren is often tell the at every intersection. communities grow more than crops. Whether through the
never activated. On others, folks is if People get alerted and Homegrown Scholarship or our industry-leading intern
it can seem like it’s going your house woken up from their program, Helena is committed to growing the future
off constantly. was on fire, that siren Lapeer, or if there’s a trance, and that serves a generation of ag leaders and professionals,” the company
That was the case just would be some sweet tower with an old fash- pretty good benefit, too.” said in a statement.
a few days after the ‘spring music,” Smith says. ioned system, the siren While that may not be
forward’ time change. The The pager system will activate,” Smith says. music to the disgruntled
insistent call was activated
three times within a short
doesn’t always work, he
adds, because a number of
Complaints about the
fire siren come and go, he
writer’s ears, he can’t help
but agree. Honor Roll...
span in the early morning firefighters don’t carry the adds, and they aren’t “Still recovering from
hours, making for some expensive equipment with ignored. At one time, daylight saving time DRYDEN HIGH Sebastian Durst
very tired and unhappy them when out working in Smith says, the Almont change and I am losing SCHOOL HONOR ROLL Reilly Finley
commuters. the fields or in their yards. Twp. Fire Department more sleep...And now Tyler Hart
“It is well past time to “When they’re work- researched the issue to see I have to leave for work Dryden High School Corey Heike
do away with the antiquat- ing outside they don’t if it was a “dinosaur or exhausted from having my has released its honor roll Kyle Hickmott
ed fire siren in Almont,” a always have the pager on not.” Turns out, it’s not. sleep interrupted...,” he for marking period 2 of Daniela Hill
resident wrote. “There was their hip,” Smith says. “It’s “You’d be surprised at writes. “If I crash and die the 2017-2018 school Ronald Hudson
a time when it served a an 800-dollar-plus piece of how many communities before I cross Bordman year. Bold Names = All Kylie Kuligowski
valid purpose, but that equipment and you use the siren for fire calls. Road, at least the rest of A’s Ivy Lewis
time was 40 years ago. wouldn’t want it falling off Troy still uses the fire Almont will be alerted to 6th grade: Jacob Livingston
Now the pagers are much your lawn mower or trac- siren,” Smith says. “There the accident from the Nathan Baughman Marin Luxgrant
more reliable and most of tor and then run over it.” are more communities that incredibly loud fire sirens.” Klaudia Belleville Teagan Norman
Tyler Biggs Kaemen Otlewski

Top Ten Consumer Complaints list issued Jacob Burgess


Madeline Carpenter
Ava DeVlaminck
Jacqueline Perry
Jalyn Peters
Hannah Peyerk
LANSING — complaints related to the Family Fitness sued by increased by more than 100 Lily Finnigan Dalton Raymond
Attorney General Bill Equifax security breach. Attorney General Schuette from 300-plus to more than Aiden Fitchett Cylie Reside
Schuette today marked the There were a total of 1,788 in September. Complaints 400 complaints about dif- Owen Lasher Maria Ryan
20th annual National complaints received in this in this category additional- ferent health service pro- Avery Lowell Lexi Seitz
Consumer Protection week category, which includes ly range from dating ser- viders like doctors, dentists, Madison Maday Andrew Sisler
by releasing his 2017 list of specific complaints like vices and beauty shops to hospitals, and medical clin- Audrey Napolitano Joseph Thomson
the Top Ten Consumer credit reporting and collec- home security, and tax ics. Hunter Parks Annabella Weeden
Complaints in Michigan tion, non-bank credit agen- preparation services. 10. Gasoline, Fuel, and Sophia Peter Jessica West
and highlighting free edu- cies, and installment 3. Telecommunications, Energy: Not surprising Noah Sobek Justin Wheeler
cational resources provided finance companies. Cable, and Satellite TV: with this year’s continued Hope Wilcox Hannah Wilcox
by the Department of Complaints on debt collec- Drops to the third spot this lower gas prices, this cate- Delaney Wolle 11th grade:
Attorney General. tion and credit reporting year. This category includes gory remains at the number 7th grade: Paige Abromaitis
“This is a significant accounted for 1269 of the complaints involving issues ten spot, with complaints Lauren Abromaitis Vincent Angel
milestone for the National total complaints. In addi- like robocalls, telemarket- against gasoline service Perry Feierabend Joselyn Carpenter
Consumer Protection Week tion to the Equifax com- ing, wireless communica- stations and gas and elec- Skylar Graham Brady Czape
and a great time to remind plaints, consumers often tions, and cable and satel- tric services dominating Gabriel Hofmann Laura Ellis
Michigan citizens about voice concerns regarding lite TV services. this category. Abigail Johnson Marc Embree
programs available to pro- aggressive debt collection Complaints in these catego- Consumer Education Megan Larkin Brenden Fleming
tect consumers,” said tactics used by debt collec- ries were up 200, nearing Key to Prevention Rilynn Lindsay Kelsey Hempstead
Schuette. tion agencies. 900 in 2017. The more you know Connor Nascivera Caitlyn Hill
“From teaching stu- Top 10 Consumer 4. Motor Vehicle and about how scams work and Jessica Peters Alissa Hurd
dents how to be safe online Complaint Categories Automobiles: Dropping the more careful you are in Logan Rozanski Faith Kaltz
to brining actions against of 2017 down a spot to number four responding to requests for Hunter Stayton Brenden Knuth
unscrupulous companies 1. Credit and Financial in 2017, disputes with used your money or personal Adeline Tresnak Brandon Lemke
and prosecuting elder Concerns: The top com- car dealers continue to top information, the less likely 8th grade: John Lynch
financial exploitation, the plaint category for 2017 this category, with other top you are to become a victim. Haley Adamson Jesse Prososki
Department of Attorney holds on to the spot that it complaints involving motor That is why Attorney Conner Fleming Alea Purdue
General’s Consumer has had since 2006, gener- vehicles and car bodies, General Schuette is com- Robert Fliedner II Ethan Rozanski
Protection team is working ating 1,788 complaints in a new car dealers, and repair mitted to providing Charles Fliedner Kelli Schenkel
every day for Michigan variety of areas including shops. Michigan consumers with Leta Garretson Olivia Schornak
consumers.” debt collection and report- 5. Internet: Staying at the the tools and knowledge Avery Grondin Alison Sobek
Schuette’s Top Ten List ing, credit repair, payday fifth slot for a third year, they need to spot and stop Ashley Hickmott Samuel Tisch
is compiled by analyzing lending, and mortgage bro- complaints in this comput- scams. He takes this oppor- Isabela Hill Marc Williams
the 10,116 written com- kering. Schuette’s er-based category num- tunity to remind Michigan Joanna Livingston 12th grade:
plaints filed with the Consumer Alert on the bered more than 740. More consumers about his depart- Wyatt Mento Maryanna Allegro
Attorney General’s Equifax Breach and the dif- than a third of these com- ment’s free educational Cole Nelson Troy Antushevich
Consumer Protection team ferences between a Credit plaints involved online pur- presentations. Alaina Penn Cameron Bores
in 2017. The purpose of Freeze; Fraud Alert; & chases while other com- The Attorney General Jenna Peters Liam Burke
this list is to educate con- Credit Monitoring provide plaints include computer offers six free, 45-minute Lillian Stevens Mark Cronkright
sumers about scams and helpful guidance for those communication services seminars on: Identity Theft; Rebecca Weiss Jared Czape
problems to avoid. struggling with fallout from and issues with internet ser- Phone, Mail & e-Scams; 9th grade: Lacey Davis
Schuette’s Consumer the Equifax breach while vice providers. Online Safety; Investment Harry Atkinson John DelCampo
Protection and Charitable the Consumer Alert of Debt 6. Retail: Also not mov- Fraud; Home Repair and Caitlin Belleville Ina Dever
Trust teams also recovered Collection and Debt ing this year, retail com- Improvement; and In-Home Erin Boettcher Delaney Finley
more than $26 million in Collection Scams details plaints stay at the number Care & Senior Residences. AnnaMaria Cronkright Hunter Gall
consumer refunds, forgiven prohibited debt collector six slot and include com- In 2017, the Department Alyssa Daoud Carl (Austin) Grondin
debts, and State recoveries practices and provides tips plaints about general mer- provided 723 seminars Natalie Embree Sydney Hempstead
in 2017. on avoiding scams and dis- chandise, food, and furni- throughout Michigan, and Gavin Fisher Hunter Hofmann
Credit and Financial puting bogus debts. ture stores, business ser- in October 2017, celebrated Reed Hall Kayleigh Hudson
Concerns Top Complaint 2. Personal Service vices, and eating and drink- its 100,000th attendee at a Abrielle Hurd Delaney Hull
List Providers: Jumped last ing places. consumer education semi- Ella Kage Elizabeth Irla
In 2017, Credit and year from number six to the 7. Contractors: Moving nar. Jack Kaplan Miranda Kottke
Financial Concerns once second highest slot with up a spot from last year’s How to File Complaints Riley Knox Cameron Latulippe
again topped the list with 1,047 complaints. This list, are complaints about Schuette encourages any Cassie Leach Cynthia Lentini
the Consumer Protection jump is directly attributable residential building con- resident with questions or Olivia Miller Jon Niehaus
team. These tips were up to the large number of com- struction services, land- concerns to contact the Ashley Niehaus Kaylin Norman
more than 46% in large part plaints against western scaping services, plumbing, Attorney General’s Teagan O'Bryan Caelan O'Byran
because of the increase in Michigan-based gym chain heating, and air condition Consumer Protection Jenna Pagano Baylee Otlewski
services, and special trade Division toll-free by calling Erin Paton Forrest (Trevor) Pease
contractors. 1-877-765-8388. To file a Lauren Pease Samuel Peyerk
Commission meets Thursday 8. Landlord and Tenant: consumer complaint, Madison Purdue Blake Porter
Dropping down to number Michigan residents can Alexis Schuhrke Megan Rinke
IMLAY CITY — The regular meeting of the eight, this category had submit an online complaint Cole Seidell Autumn Rosink
Imlay City Commission has been moved to Thursday, more than 400 complaints. through the Attorney Claire Sobek Alexander Sattler
March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Imlay City Hall. A majority of the com- General’s website or mail a Morgan Voss Noah Smith
The regular Tuesday meeting date was changed plaints in this category letter explaining the prob- Lauren Weeder Colette Socrates
because a contingent of Imlay City officials and com- involved apartment owners lem and desired resolution Miya Wolff Kyle Tagaro
missioners participated in the March 20-21 Michigan and managers. to: Michigan Attorney 10th grade: Lauren Trieloff
Municipal League’s Capitol Conference in Lansing. 9. Health Service General Bill Schuette, Brendan Biggs Carmen Trupiano
For further information, call the Imlay City Offices Providers: Staying at the Consumer Protection Kaitlyn Carter Rachel Vallad
at 810-724-2135. number nine spot, this cat- Division, P.O. Box 30213, Angelina DeBellis Zachary Van Hooser
egory’s total complaints Lansing, MI 48909 Kylie DeVlaminck Hannah Weiss
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Superintendent outlines goals for Imlay schools


By Maria Brown their Monday meeting, the two attempts at securing ters: seat, addressed the board. of a coach who, while driv-
mbrown@pageone-inc.com board unanimously sinking fund proposals in •the district’s new var- He’s currently a state repre- ing students to an event in a
approved a proposal for his two years but voters reject- sity football coach, Jim sentative for Bay and district vehicle, received a
IMLAY CITY — 2018-19 goals. ed both of those requests. Carlisle, was introduced to Midland counties and later speeding ticket. The father
Superintendent Dr. Stu “These are both big in Additionally, he’ll work the board. He was one of 27 this year he’ll face off said he was disheartened to
Cameron has been tasked scope but meaningful,” on improving parent and applicants for the job, against Kevin Daley for the learn “kids were in harm’s
with tackling some signifi- Cameron said. community communica- Athletic Director Don seat in hopes of represent- way.”
cant projects in the coming “I see some overlap in tions and participation in Gauthier said. Carlisle has ing Bay, Tuscola and President Sharon Muir
years. Taking information how they occur as well.” the district. As part of that, 30 years of coaching expe- Lapeer counties in the sen- noted that Cameron had
from a self evaluation and Specifically, Cameron Cameron said he believes rience and says he has big ate. Glenn pointed out that recently been made aware
the evaluation of his job will work on developing a it’s time Imlay City Schools plans for the program. “It’s he’s been a champion for of the situation and would
performance completed by facilities management plan undertakes another com- truly an honor and privilege the electricity choice pro- be looking into the matter.
the board, Cameron feels that includes a strategy for prehensive community sur- and we can’t wait to hit the gram that allows districts to •the board approved a
it’s important he focuses getting the needed funds vey. ground running. Imlay City purchase power at whole- request from softball coach
his attention on the dis- for repair and upkeep. That Both goals are expected feels like home,” he told sale prices. Jean Bannister to take her
trict’s facilities and com- task will include hiring a to take between two and the board. •a student athlete and team to an overnight trip to
munity relations and the firm to assist with the pro- three years for completion. •Gary Glenn, candidate his parents expressed con- Alpena High School for a
school board agrees. At cess. The district has made In other meeting mat- for the 31st state senate cerns regarding the actions tournament in May.

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Easter fun begins this weekend


By Maria Brown Capuchin Shower Program p.m. at Lions Park on Park Sunday, March 25.
mbrown@pageone-inc.com that assists the homeless Street. Participants should bring a
with personal care items The event is free of basket or bag to collect
TRI-CITY AREA — and household supplies. charge. Guests are asked to goodies in. Refreshments
It’s a busy season for the Requested items (new bring their own bags or will be served.
Easter bunny. He’s sched- only please) include full baskets. The Berlin Twp. Park is
uled to make many stops and twin size sheets and On Saturday, March located next to the senior
and leave yummy treats for blankets, laundry deter- 31, Capac United Methodist center/township hall on
local kids over the next gent, paper towels, toilet Church invites the commu- Capac Road. Call 395-
week. Here’s a listing of paper, hand and bath tow- nity to their 10:30 a.m. 4518 for more information.
Easter-related events com- els, shampoo, soap, tooth- Easter Egg Hunt. In Dryden

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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.
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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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Capac headlines TCT squad with three picks
By Kevin Kissane The 6-8 junior forward also
Tri-City Times Sports Editor pulled down 294 rebounds,
blocked a school record-setting
TRI-CITY AREA — 101 shots, handed off 49
From start to finish these com- assists and furnished 38 steals.
petitors made a name for them- Boers finished his third
selves with their play out on season at the varsity level as an
the court. All-Blue Water Area
Here is a look at who Conference first team choice.
gained selection to the 2017-18 John Delcampo, Dryden.
edition of the Tri-City Times DelCampo generated 354
All-Area boys’ basketball first points in 22 contests, an aver-
team lineup and the numbers age of 16.1 points per game,
they amassed en route: this winter.
Noah Galbraith, Imlay That placed him first on
City. the Dryden squad and third
Galbraith supplied 347 among those who attained Tri-
points in 20 games, an average City Times All-Area first team
of 17.4 points per game, this status.
winter. He finished his four-year

Photo provided
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

That left him first on the


the 2017-18 campaign.

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
Photo by Kevin Kissane

contributed a successful result on


22 games, an average of 11.4 his second try.
points per contest, during the Battani followed that up with a
2017-18 campaign. clearance of 16 feet 10 3/4 inches on
That left him second on the his first attempt.
The bar was then raised to a
Trevor Boers, of Capac, looks to score as teammate Jimmy Schroeder looks on in height of 17 feet 2 3/4 inches. It
a Blue Water Area Conference basketball game this past season All-Area page 2-B was there he took three good
attempts, but did not meet with the
outcome he had hoped for on any of
them.
That left Battani with a fourth to
show for his efforts.
For his performance, Battani
drew All-America plaudits (reserved

Galbraith Boers DelCampo Watt Sams Hall Czape Hellmuth Fourth page 2-B

Whitney nets wins for Wright State


Imlay City grad goes 2-0 in home match
By Kevin Kissane South tory over Camille
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Regency Greenwell.
Tennis and She also joined forces
IMLAY CITY — Fitness with Luisa Pelayo for a 6-0
Freshman Grace Whitney, Center in triumph against the second
a 2017 graduate of Imlay Miamisburg, doubles combination of
City High School, helped Ohio served Alexis Applegate and
Photo provided

the Wright State University as the match Camille Greenwell.


women’s tennis team earn venue. Whitney With the outcome,
a 7-0 win against visiting Whitney, Wright State goes to 7-8
Indiana Southeast on a freshman, picked up a overall. Indiana Southeast Grace Whitney, an Imlay City graduate, returns a shot for the Wright
Friday, March 2. 6-1, 6-1 fourth singles vic- falls to 2-3 this season. State University women’s tennis team in a match this season.
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All-Area: Capac leads


area with three picks
from page 1-B Central Thumb League
Stars Division second team
Almont squad and sixth selection.
out of those who attained He also shared his
Tri-City Times All-Area league’s Most Valuable
first team status. Defensive Player Award.
The 6-1 senior guard Jordan Hellmuth,
also pulled down 44 Capac.
rebounds, furnished 40 Hellmuth generated
steals and handed off 37 180 points in 23 games, an
assists. average of 7.5 points per
Hall finished his third contest during the 2017-18
season at the varsity level campaign.
as an All-Blue Water Area That left him fourth on
Conference second team the Capac squad and eighth
selection. out of those who attained
Jared Czape, Dryden. Tri-City Times All-Area
Czape accumulated first team status.
209 points in 22 contests, The 5-10 junior guard
an average of 9.8 points also handed off 76 assists,
per game, this winter. grabbed 75 rebounds and
That placed him third recorded 21 steals.
on the Dryden squad and This was his second
seventh among those who year on Capac’s varsity.
attained Tri-City Times

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Second team- Jack
All-Area first team status. Kaplan, Dryden; Jimmy
The 6-0 senior guard Schroeder, Capac; Brady
also handed off 62 assists Czape, Dryden; Jacob Witt,
and contributed 53 steals. Capac; Clay Schapman,
Czape ended his sec- Almont; Drew Revoldt,
ond season at the varsity Almont; and Rafael Farias,
level as an All-North Almont. Almont’s Austin Watt drives to the hoop in a district title contest versus North Branch.

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Sports News

Imlay grad plays for RC


By Kevin Kissane Smith She also furnished one
Tri-City Times Sports Editor took putout from her position in
advantage right field.
IMLAY CITY — of a two- Game two saw Johnson
Chander Hill, a graduate of run second C. Smith roll to a 12-1 vic-
Imlay City High School, inning; a tory.
saw playing time for the two-run It was there Johnson C.
Rochester College softball third; and Smith took advantage of a
team in a doubleheader a six-run two-run first inning; a sev-
versus Johnson C. Smith fifth to Hill en-run third; and a three-
on Saturday, March 10. prevail. run fourth to post a favor-
Biddleville Park, in Rochester College able verdict.
Charlotte, North Carolina, countered with a two-run Rochester College gen-
is where the action unfold- first inning; a four-run erated their lone run during
ed. fourth; a one-run fifth; and inning number four.
Johnson C. Smith best- a one-run sixth. Hill went one for three
ed Rochester College, Hill, a senior, wound at the plate.
10-8, during the opener. up with one RBI and one She also generated one
There Johnson C. walk. putout in right field.

McKillop helps Olivet post victory

Photo provided
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

Measel competes for U of D Mercy


Clermont, Florida is where Olivet College wrapped squares off against North
the action unfolded. up their spring trip as own- Park after that.

Ecker, Olivet face rival Albion next By Kevin Kissane


Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT — The
She crossed the fin-
ish-line 1:01.85
after the race got
to the Silverston
Invite.
The Ann Arbor,
By Kevin Kissane The infielder. underway. Michigan-based
University of Detroit Mercy Yo u n g s t o w n meet, where no team
Tri-City Times Sports Editor 5-8 and Olivet College will women’s track squad,
205-pound look to even their overall State (208.83 scores were kept,
which counts Almont’s points) ended the was contested on
ALMONT — Brendan freshman mark at 6-6 when they trav- Rebecca Measel among its
Ecker, a 2017 graduate of will look el to Albion this Friday for two-way event as Measel February 16.
ranks, wound up with a champions. They There Measel
Almont High School, is to battle it a Michigan Intercollegiate two-way tie for sixth with
listed on the roster of the out for Athletic Association dou- were followed by joined forces with
Northern Kentucky Oakland University (121 Sydni Fetherolf, Jhayla
Olivet College baseball playing bleheader. The first pitch is University at the Horizon
team this spring. time as an Ecker scheduled for 1 p.m. points), Milwaukee (96), Mosley and Sarah DeDolph
League Indoor Wright State (50), IUPUI to pull up third among 1600
Championships recently. (47.83), University of relay participants. They
The meet unfolded Detroit Mercy and Northern stopped the watch at
Basketball February 24-25 at the
Watson and Tressel
Kentucky University (46 4:18.55 en route.
each), University of The University of
Training Site. Youngstown

BWAC honors top players


Illinois-Chicago (43) and Detroit Mercy returns to
State University hosted the Cleveland State (8.33). action this Friday when
event. The University of they open the outdoor por-
Measel, a freshman, Detroit Mercy tuned up for tion of their schedule at the
TRI-CITY AREA — posted the 18th quickest
The following players net- the Horizon League Indoor Winthrop Invitational in
400-meter dash time in her Championships with a trip Rock Hill, South Carolina.
ted an appearance on the preliminary heat on day
All-Blue Water Area

Athlete of the Week


one of the Horizon League
Conference boys’ basket- Indoor Championships.
ball team which was
announced recently:
First team- Chase
Churchill, Richmond; Schapman lands
Adam Job, Armada; Trevor
Boers, Capac; Noah
spot on All-Area
Galbraith, Imlay City; and basketball team
Andrew Sams, Capac.
Second team- Mark By Kevin Kissane
Donnellon, Yale; Cameron Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Hart, Armada; Jackson ALMONT —
Allen, Richmond; Ethan Almont’s Kirsten
Hall, Almont; and Matthew Schapman was inadver-
Kerrigan, Cros-Lex. tently left off a list of play-
Honorable mention- ers who made the Tri-City
Jordan Moss, Algonac; Times All-Area girls’ bas-
Alonzo August, Algonac; ketball team.
Drew Revoldt, Almont; Dryden senior Jared Dryden senior
In the article which Czape shared his Delaney Finley took sev-
Rafael Farias, Almont; appeared in the March 14 league’s Defensive Player enth at a Div. 4 individu-
Mitchell Ruczynski, issue, Schapman earned a of the Year honor recent- al bowling regional
Armada; Dylan Szafranski, spot on the second team. ly. recently.
Armada; Jacob Witt, Schapman was a senior For his effort, Czape For her effort, Finley
Capac; Jimmy Schroeder, guard. earns our Boys’ Athlete claims our Girls’ Athlete
Capac; Tate Schaffer, Cros- of the Week honor. of the Week honor.
Lex; Jacob Kroetsch, Cros-
Lex; David Krahn, Imlay Schedule
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City; Drew Davis,
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Lucky to have a perfect spot to hone our outdoor skills


M y childhood neighbor
and I are among some
of the lucky ones. We grew
I rode
my horse, a
sturdy ole
whole square mile of
woods just north of Cedar
Lake. We terrorized any
mission necessarily to fish,
but no one ever said we
couldn’t either.
knew the big gills swam. It
required a tremendous cast
and sometimes into the
bait more enticing to the
fish, but most likely scare
the fish. Besides trying to
up surrounded by Mother mare by the creature in the woods that Off-Near Lake was a face of a strong wind. cast further, most of the
Nature and all she had to name of could run, hop or fly. paradise for young adven- On the package it worms were catapulted off
offer. Mrs. Bones, It’s what we did. And turous types and any plainly stated, “Able to the hook from the force of
We learned to appreci- and Jerry who we wanted to be. chance we got to sneak on, cast distances never imag- the cast. And we learned to
ate the outdoors, what it a banana Our fathers, grandfa- we certainly did. ined before! The snap of use smaller bobbers, ones
offered and the role Mother seat bicycle By Randy thers and uncles did take On this lake the blue- the rod and the special ball that didn’t sound like a
Nature played in our lives. across the the time to teach us about gills were the size of din- bearings in the reel allow float plane landing.
We got a better understand- cow paths Jorgensen hunting and fishing, but ner plates and they swam accuracy unattainable with So there you have it,
ing of how we were con- through they weren’t always there freely. Easy to catch and other equipment.” The small hooks equal bigger
nected and the importance the woods to each other’s during those long summer better to eat. Plus these claims on the package con- fish. Lighter line means
of that connection. home. Where we would days. monster gills could be tinued, stating it had a gear better casting distance and
Often we learned make plans almost every- In those days as long caught from shore to boot! ratio and backbone strong accuracy. Small ice fishing
through the school of hard day during the summer. As as we told someone the A true honey hole! enough to reel in a tug bobbers can provide a light
knocks. It seemed our we got older we switched general direction we were So every chance Jerry boat. touch anytime of the year.
preferred method of learn- old mares and bicycles for going, we were allowed. I and I got to make the long Remember I said we And great gobs of worms
ing, because we did it a go-carts and motorcycles. think we worry far too hike to Off-Near Lake we learned mostly from the just don’t work. Instead
lot. Jerry and I challenged With little effort we could much today about adult did. Slipping through the school of hard knocks? keep the bait the same size
the hard woods, pastures, go from my house to supervision. woods, lugging our fishing So we learned that just as your hook, in fact cut
swamps and creeks. We Jerry’s in no time at all. On the square mile, poles and tackle boxes. about everything touted on the bait to fit the hook.
learned about hunting, fish- It was in those woods which we ruled by the We’d round up some the package about these The lessons we learned
ing, hiking, camping, bon- and on those trails we way, there were small leaf worms, crickets or rods and reels was simply have lasted Jerry and me a
fires, chopping wood and could be found plinking creeks which held suckers catch some grasshoppers not true. lifetime and we were lucky
the outdoors in general. pop cans off fence posts. for spearing and chubs for along the way for bait. What we didn’t realize to have had the perfect
Perhaps you remem- We were quite impressed catching. We would spend Jerry and I had long at the time was we had spot on earth to hone our
10-pound test line on a reel outdoor skills.
On the package it plainly stated, “Able to cast distances never imagined before! suited for 6-pound test. We
learned our hooks were big
I will forever remem-
ber those days fondly,
The snap of the rod and the special ball bearings in the reel allow accuracy enough to catch tarpon. We
learned gobs of worms on
including all the outdoor
lessons we learned in the
unattainable with other equipment.” The claims on the package continued, stating our hook don’t make the school of hard knocks!

it had a gear ratio and backbone strong enough to reel in a tug boat.
ber me writing about my
neighbor Jerry in the past,
with our own shooting
abilities. Jerry and I then
hours trying to catch them,
keeping track of who
graduated from cane poles,
we now had the best of
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I have many fond memo- graduated to glass jars, caught the most. Catching equipment money could
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ries of our adventures. You that is, until our mothers the most was important for buy. Rods and reels my
see, he and I were the self figured out where their Jerry and I. Dad bought us on one of
proclaimed landlords of an canning jars were disap- There was one man- his trips to Greenville.
A Quote!

or
entire square mile in mid- pearing to. made pond on the property, Since we didn’t have a
Michigan. I think it would Yes indeed, Jerry and I but the outstanding fishing boat, we needed this high-
be fair to say we thought were the Daniel Boone and came from Off-Near Lake. tech fishing equipment to

Home
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