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Wednesday, November 29, 2017

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143rd Volume - Issue No. 48 www.tricitytimes-online.com

New app offers

public safety info
Lapeer County Sheriff unveils
new resource for community
By Maria Brown leading the way.
mbrown@pageone-inc.com Davis said Jim Riehls
Friendly Chrysler dealer-
LAPEER COUNTY ship donated the funds to
If it has to do with make the app development
crime or law enforcement possible.
in Lapeer County, a new They saw the benefit
mobile app promises to this app will have to both
have you covered. the community and our
Sheriff Scott McKenna department, Davis said.
unveiled the free, new tool The app includes many
offered by his department features such as a wel-

Photo provided
last week during a press come statement from
conference. McKenna and the depart-
Available in both the ments mission statement;
iOS and Android plat- a listing of Most Wanted
forms, the new Lapeer Tom and Annette Reynolds of Capac pose for a photo after winning $500,000 playing Triple
individuals and links to the
County Sheriff app is Bonus Cashword. Annette purchased her ticket from Doves Corner Market in Imlay City.
departments social media

Big prize in the purse

designed to deliver an accounts.
array of public safety Under the inmate
information to users. information tab, users can
Lapeer is one of just view information about
two sheriff departments in those incarcerated and
Michigan to offer a public friends and family are able

Capac woman buys $500,000 winner at Doves Corner Market

app like this one. to deposit funds in an
The app will serve as inmates commissary
a broad resource of infor- account or pay a bond.
mation, said Deputy Joe Visitation hours and a jail IMLAY TWP. A St. Clair 7847 East Imlay City Road in Saturday when I found the ticket. I
Davis, special projects rule book are also avail- County woman cant believe she Imlay City. started scratching while I was on
manager, who oversaw its able. won $500,000 playing the I bought the ticket Thursday, the phone with my daughter, and I
customization. The app links users to Michigan Lotterys Triple Bonus stuck it in my purse, and forgot I uncovered nine words. I said:
We can get informa- the Michigan Sex Cashword instant game. had it, said the 59-year-old Hey! I just won $1,000! Unless I
tion out to the public and Offender Registry and pro- Annette Reynolds, of Capac, Reynolds. find one more word, then I win
make it easily accessible. bought her winning ticket at I was digging through my
Lapeer County is really New App page 16-A Doves Corner Market, located at purse looking for something on Prize page 16-A

Two new officers

join Dryden ranks
By Maria Brown ments newest full-time
officer, filling the vacancy
Holidays arrive!
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
left by Michael Scigel who
DRYDEN Dryden took a new job with the
Almont, Capac, Dryden Township Police have wel- Imlay City Police
and Imlay plan events, comed new officers to Department.
...see pages 4, 5 & 6-A their department with the Wilburn has been in
hiring of Ryan Wilburn law enforcement since
and Adam Chesnutt. 2003 and will begin his
Swearing in ceremo- new job in Dryden begin-
nies for both were held at ning December 1.
the Dryden Township Hes no stranger to
meeting earlier this month. Dryden, having been a
They are going to be part-time officer there
a great addition to our since October. Hell be
department. Both like the leaving a full-time position
Photo provided

idea of working in a small, with the Argentine

rural community like Township Police
Poetic Moods Student Council members pose behind boxes of goodwill destined for
ours,said Chief Larry
Pack.
Wilburn is the depart-
Department in Genesee

Officers page 16-A

Imlay City woman to sign victims of the devastating hurricanes in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
books at Castle in Sky,

Lessons in compassion
...see page 3-A

TRI-CITY Almont Middle School students together to help others in

TIMES team up to help those in need

their time of need.
The successful fund-
raiser segued into October,
ONLINE By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
grade teacher/Student
Council Advisor, says stu-
when middle school stu-
dents thirst to help others
dents in grades 5-8 have led to a Beverage for a
tricitytimes-online.com ALMONT Since collectively demonstrated Buck campaign.
the beginning of the school enthusiasm for compassion On Fridays in October,
year, Almont Middle focused projects. students were allowed to
School students have been In the month of bring their favorite bever-
FACEBOOK demonstrating compas-
sion for people who are
September, Ferman said
students were invited to
ages to class for $1 dollar
donations to the American
outside the sphere of their wear hats to class every Cancer Society, raising
facebook.com hometown. Friday in exchange for $1 $400 for the cause.
The exercise in human dollar donations to Hats During the month of
/Tricitytimes/ kindness is consistent with for Harveys Heroes, an November, Almont Middle
the middle schools American Red Cross fund- Schoolers collected 1,100
ROCK initiative raiser to benefit victims of items for inclusion in care
espoused by the Student Hurricanes Harvey and packages destined for
The Tri-City Times Council. Irma. American military person-
is printed on Compassion represents Ferman said the collab- nel serving abroad.
recycled paper the third letter of the acro- orative effort resulted in a Last Sunday, students
Photos provided

nym ROCK, which total of $650 collected for helped pack the items dur-
encourages all middle hurricane relief efforts. ing a packing party at
school students to embrace The kids have been the Romeo Masonic
the qualities of Respect, making an outstanding Lodge.
Ownership, Compassion effort this year, said Ferman noted that the Clerk Bonnie Rumley administers oath to
and Knowledge. Ferman. Its nice to see Ryan Wilburn (top) and Adam Chesnutt (bot-
Angela Ferman, fifth- the kids and staff come Lessons page 16-A tom) as Chief Larry Pack looks on.
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Oakland County deputy killed by fleeing motorist

By Maria Brown According to a press to the public, McKenna killed him. incident and Lapeer County Oakland County Sheriffs
mbrown@pageone-inc.com release from Lapeer County stated. According to media Sheriffs Office is working Office.
Sheriff Scott McKenna, the The pursuit continued reports, the suspect, 22 closely with the McKenna held a press
LAPEER COUNTY pursuit that started between westbound on I-69 and year-old Christopher Berak, Investigations Unit and conference at the sheriffs
A police incident that the suspect and Lapeer eventually southbound on was arraigned on Saturday their investigation, department on Friday
began in the parking lot of County deputies only M-15. An Oakland County on one count each of first- McKenna said. where he detailed Beraks
the Lapeer County Jail reached moderate speeds. deputy, later identified at degree homicide and mur- Lapeer County odd behavior, saying the
ended tragically with the The actions and Eric Overall, was deploy- der of a police officer. Sheriffs Office thoughts suspect allegedly walked
death of an Oakland County threats made by the sus- ing stop sticks at Seymour The Oakland County and prayers go out the fam- into the jails lobby, claimed
Sheriffs deputy on pect, prior to the pursuit, Lake Road when the flee- Special Investigations Unit ily and friends of this fine to be God and was there to
Thursday, Nov. 23. posed an imminent threat ing suspect struck and is investigating this tragic deputy along with the entire free one of his followers.

Imlay City man sought in Thanksgiving Day assault

By Tom Wearing girlfriend on Thanksgiving He identified the male suspect, the woman said in hopes of tracking down dences to be dark, but
twearing@pageone-inc.com morning, Nov. 23. suspect as the father of the the suspect punched her in the suspect, said Pike. checked outside each
Imlay City Police female victims child. the face and kicked her in Unfortunately, the dog home in search of evi-
IMLAYCITY Chief Scott Pike reported Pike said the female the head, then ran from was unsuccessful in pick- dence.
Police are looking for a that officers were dis- victim reported that the the scene on foot. ing up the suspects scent. As of Monday, Nov.
33-year-old Imlay City patched to a house in the ex-boyfriend had been Imlay City Police A Sheriffs report indi- 27, Pike said the suspect
man suspected of assault- 100 block of West Third throwing rocks and were assisted at the scene cated that police respond- had yet to be located,
ing his 28-year-old ex- Street at around 3:37 a.m. pounding on a window, by Lapeer County ed to the homes of the though he is believed to
when she and a guest, a Sheriffs deputies, along suspects father and broth- still be in the area.

Noffert
28-year-old Yale man, with the departments K-9 er in hopes of finding and He added that a war-
were awakened. unit. arresting him. rant has been requested for
Upon confronting the They brought the dog They found both resi- the suspects arrest.

Dental
2034 S. ALMONT AVE, IMLAY CITY
810.683.5516
Busy weekend busy for Mussey FD
By Maria Brown 25th, they responded to to 10 hours while a clean up helped fuel the flames. The

Happy mbrown@pageone-inc.com

MUSSEY TWP.
Mussey Township firefight-
ers didnt get much of a
break over the holiday
multiple incidents.
Just before 7 a.m. on
Nov. 24 they were called to
the scene of a truck accident
on I-69.
Chief Jeff Kegler said
the Canadian trash hauler
crew collected trash from
the roadside.
Firefighters were on
scene for more than 11
hours.
Shortly after clearing
that scenearound 7:45
home was in the process of
being remodeled.
Departments
Brown City, Brockway and
Berlin townships assisted
on scene.
Fire crews were on
from

Holidays!
weekend. On Friday,
November 24 and into the overturned along the west- p.m.they responded to a scene for eight hours during
bound lanes near Burt Road structure fire in the 14000 the initial call. Later, on the
in Emmett Twp., spilling the block of Sullivan Rd. The 25th, Mussey firefighters
contents of the trailer and house was fully engulfed responded to the scene
severely damaging the cab. when they arrived on scene, when the fire rekindled.
The driver was injured Kegler said. The home is considered
but managed to remove No one was home at the a complete loss and the
Be sure to look for us at the himself from the wreckage.
The truck struck and dam-
time and its believed the
blaze had been burning for
cause is still under investi-
gation.
Christmas Parade this Friday! STADIUM SEATING aged a camera pole along some time before it was Kegler said the resi-
For Showtimes & the freeway. noticed by a passerby. dents had made their own
Traffic was restricted to Kegler said windy con- arrangements for temporary
Ticket Information one lane in the area for close ditions and exposed walls housing.
www.ncgmovies.com
or call
810-667-7469
1650 DeMille
Assisted living facility
Tuesday $5.00 All Day
For Most Movies
needs planners okay
DeShano Properties seeks to develop property
By Tom Wearing take place in December to
twearing@pageone-inc.com "It's necessary consider the developers
request for a 10-foot set-
for the
Saturday December 2, 2017
IMLAYCITY back variance.
Plans are proceeding for
construction of a 40-unit
developer to Youatt said the pro-
posed $3 million project
meet all of the
D
assisted living facility on will feature 40 residential
the east side of Almont units and as many as 20
contingencies
O Avenue, north of Newark
Road.
required..."
full-time and 20 part-time
jobs.
W On Monday, Nov. 27,
Imlay Citys Zoning Board --Tom Youatt,
In conjunction with the
project, the Imlay City
N of Appeals (ZBA) granted
city manager
Commission voted 5-0 in

T a land variance to the

property developer,
November to pay half the
cost of a $130,000 sewer
O DeShano Companies Inc.
extension to accommodate
the project.
W Tri-City Times of Gladwin.
The approved variance
The sewer extension
will require construction
N
Published weekly by Delores Z. Heim. Office:
594 N. Almont Ave. P.O. Box 278, Imlay City,
MI 48444. USPS No. 014440. Additional entry
was the precursor to of about 680 feet of
application pending. Tuesday nights (Nov. 28) 12-inch sewer main.
Subscriptions: $30 per year Lapeer & St. request for site plan Its necessary for the
C Clair Counties; Out of Counties $32 per year,
Senior Citizens $27 per year In-County. Out-
approval from the Imlay
City Planning
developer to meet all of
the contingencies required
A
of-State mailing $40 per year. Outside USA $60
per year. Single Copies 50. Commission. of our planning commis-
City Manager Tom sion before moving for-
P
Periodicals paid at Imlay City.
Postmaster please send address changes to Youatt said he expects a ward with the project,
A second ZBA meeting to said Youatt.
P.O. Box 278, Imlay City, MI 48444.

DOWNTOWN IMLAY CITY

winter playground
FRI DEC 1 5 PM - 8:30 PM

MERRY
Lakestone Bank & Trust

Capac Pharmacy Downtown Development Authority Tri-County Bank

CHRISTMAS
Lighted Parade at 6pm Tree Lighting Ceremony Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus
Horse-drawn Wagon Rides Roaming Gifting Reindeer Childrens Crafts
Indoor Farmers Market Face Painter Warming Station Marshmallow Roasting
Capac Chiropractic Keihin Corporation Hot Cocoa Hullabaloo Glow Necklaces Holiday Shopping Downtown
Capac Family Dentistry McDonalds of Capac
Capac Family Medicine Mike Pirrone Produce
Capac Youth Baseball League Preferred Seamless Gutters
Champions Sports Bar & Grill Ryan Kersten of State Farm Insurance www.icdda.com
Fronneys Foods WITCO
Kapala Heating & Air Conditioning
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Authors Moods
become poetry
Roxann Gulick to sign books of the book. The hurt and pain of
The poems I write losing the one you love
at Castle in the Sky on Dec. 2 reflect the moods I was in never goes awayuntil it
By Tom Wearing 1994 and becoming an when I wrote thembut does, she writes.
twearing@pageone-inc.com English, Drama and sociolo- usually when I feel inspired. Pointing out that she
gy teacher in Imlay City. I never know when Ill dabbles in photography,
IMLAYCITY In the 1970s, she wrote be inspired, but I cant write Gulick incorporates some of
When Sarah Graver opened a regular column for the when under pressure, her photos into the book,
Castle in the Sky bookstore Tri-City Times, entitled Gulick says. It has to come which are complemented by
at @150 Pop on Bancroft Country Roads. naturally and must be some- pencil drawings and illustra-
Street in early November, Like the John Denver thing that is meaningful to tions by her brother-in-law,
she wanted to provide a song, she says. me. Dennis Brandt.
place for fledgling authors Gulicks teaching career Sometimes, Ill wake She acknowledges oth-
to introduce their literary also took her to Flint up in the middle of the night ers for their contributions to
works to the public. schools, where her experi- with a thought or an idea, Moods, including sister-in-
Graver makes good on ences led to some intensely she says. Ill write them law Kathy Brandt, who
that promise on Saturday, sobering and sometimes down in my journal, which served as a mentor and edi- Cover of Roxann Gulicks compilation of poet-
Dec. 2, when Imlay City tragic fodder for her poetry. is right next to my favorite tor of the self-published col- ry called Moods.
poet Roxann (Vlad) Gulick After retiring in 2006, chair. lection of poems.
visits from 1-5 p.m. to read Gulick began writing poetry Her 76-page book of Gulick recalls that earli- submitted to Cosmopolitan hard- and soft-cover copies
excerpts from Moods, her as a creative outlet and to poems is divided into 11 er in her writing career, she magazine. She notes that the of Moods for purchase and
newly-published book of share her thoughts and chapters ranging from tended to be philosophical, magazine did not publish signing when she visits
poetry. observations of life. observations of the chang- but no longer. the story. Castle in the Sky on Dec. 2.
In addition to selected Gulick says Moods is a ing seasons to poignant I dont do that any- Gulick adds that she is In addition to writing
readings, Gulick will make compilation of poems that reflections of her personal more, she says. The older currently in the process of and photography, Gulick
herself available for book run the gamut of her per- life. I get, the more I realize I writing an auto-biographical spends her leisure time
signings. sonal experiences and The final chapter of have fewer answers and a novel she describes as a scrapbooking and watching
Gulick, 73, is no strang- observations. Moods is dedicated to the lot more questions. mothers story. old movies.
er to Imlay City. A resident I can only write when memory of her late hus- A poet and more She hopes to have the She resides locally in
for 45 years, she worked as Im in the mood, she says. band, George Gordon In addition to poetry, book finished by mid-2018. her country home with her
a library aide before earning I have to take advantage of Gulick, whose absence from Gulick has written three Gulick says she will eldest son Scott and her dog
a degree from U-M Flint in the moment. Hence, the title her life remains profound. plays and a short story she Photo by Tom Wearing have an ample supply of Gracie.

Imlay City writer Roxann Gulick with her recently published book of poetry Moods.

Imlay City searches Customers love our incredible selection

during spring, summer and fall. Ditto for

for a clerk-treasurer The Holidays

We are fully stocked for the Holiday Season. Let us impress you with
Nicole Frost moving home to accept new position our year round dedication to superior selection, quality, and service

By Tom Wearing ing out her tenure with a familiar territory.

twearing@pageone-inc.com flurry of responsibilities. Im going home, she All Holiday
IMLAYCITY The
Those duties include
finalizing winter tax bills to
said. I have my family
(including her parents and Lights & Ornaments
City of Imlay City has
begun the search for a new
go out in December, and
completing the citys 2016-
daughter) there. And I still
have a house there.
25% OFF
clerk-treasurer. 2017 audits. Frost said her sister has Poinsettias Fresh Roping & Decorated
Current Clerk- Additionally, the city been a public servant in Wreaths Memorial Blankets Unique Gift
Treasurer Nicole Frost ten- has been selected for a ran- Isabella County for 30 Ideas Christmas Cactus American Tree
dered her resignation on dom audit of the citys years, and her mother is the Gift Cards Fresh Holiday Evergreen Boughs
November 20, effective on November 4 school elec- current township treasurer
Friday, December 1. tion. The audit was expect- in Isabellas Nottawa
Frost, who held the ed to be conducted and Township.
post since 2014, said she approved on Tuesday, Nov. City Manager Tom

Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees

has accepted the position of 28. Youatt spoke highly of
Isabella Countys Deputy In the days remaining, Frost and wished her well
Administrator/Controller. I will continue to conduct in her new position.
She will assume her my duties in Imlay City to Nicole has done an Including Fraser Fir Scotch Pine
duties in Isabella County
on Monday, December 4.
the highest standards,
Frost said.
outstanding job during her
time here in Imlay City, Blue Spruce Black Hill Spruce
Noting she has enjoyed Though there will be said Youatt. Shes helped
improve operations and her
Concolor Fir Balsam Fir
her time and experiences in minimal time for transition,
ImlayCity, Frost is finish- Frost said she is moving to commitment to the job has Douglas Fir White Pine
been exemplary.
We understand her
Decorate cookies @ library wanting to be closer to her
family, he continued. She
GOODLAND TWP. All are welcome to visit will do a fantastic job
the Goodland Township Library on Wednesday, there.
December 20 from 2-7 p.m. to decorate Christmas Youatt said the vacant
cookies. The library will provide cookies, frosting, position has been posted on
and several types of sprinkles. Everyone is encour- the Michigan Municipal OPEN DAILY! Monday - Saturday 9-7 Sunday 9-6
aged to join in and decorate a couple of cookies, Leagues website and
advertised in local newspa-
get
Christmas Festival
socialize with other library patrons and check out a
pers.
n t f o r
Do
couple of books to read over the holiday break. The
We plan to do a thor-
Goodland Twp. Library is located at 2370 N. Van
ough search to find the best
u t o u r...
abo
Dyke, north of Imlay City. Call 810-721-2110 for
more information. possible candidate for the
job.
December 2nd & 3rd from 11am-4pm
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November 22, 2017 thru

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ALL PROCEEDS STAY IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT VETERANS

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HIDDEN PINES, LLC ( mile east of M-24)

CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

Cut your own & precut!
Visit our heated restored 150 year old barn for gifts,
wreaths, hot chocolate and more!

File photo
Wagon Rides & Santa!
OPEN: November 24th, 25th & 26th 9am - 5pm Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowd during the parade at last years Winter Playground in
Fridays: December 1st, 8th, 15th 12 noon - 5pm Imlay City. The couple is scheduled to make a return visit this Friday, December 1.
Saturdays & Sundays, until December 17th 9am - 5pm

www.mutchshiddenpines.com ACCEPTED!
Imlay hosts Winter Playground
Parade, crafts, activities and treats in store on Dec. 1
By Catherine Minolli The annual lighted In addition, children Warming Station will be
cminolli@pageone-inc.com parade will make its way are welcome to create a located at Doug
through town at 6 p.m. craft at Creations Floral, Halabicky- State Farm
IMLAY CITY Immediately following the Imlay City Police office, and everyone is
Trust your car Celebrate the holiday sea- the parade, a Community Station, Lakestone Bank welcome to stop in the
insurance with a son this Friday as the city Tree Lighting Ceremony and Trust, Imlay City Ruth Hughes library for
company named transforms into a Winter will take place in front of Florist, and the Print Shop. the Hot Cocoa
for those it serves. Playground that offers the Police Station on Third Kids are also welcome to Hullabaloo from 5-7 p.m.
family fun for all. Street. Santa and Mrs. stop by the law offices of If you need something
Trust your
Weve been carcare of
taking Sponsored by the Claus will visit with chil- Barbara Yockey, where to go with that hot cocoa,
insurance with
auto owners since 1916.a Imlay City Downtown dren right after the cere- kids 12 and under will stop by the police station
company
Why trust yournamed
insurance Development Authority mony. receive complimentary for some cookies.
with anyone else? and Chamber of
for those it serves. Be on the lookout for glow necklaces. The complimentary
Commerce, the event a Roaming Gifting The indoor Farmers horse-drawn wagon rides
Weve been taking care of includes childrens crafts, Reindeer, who will be Market will be held at will depart from the
auto owners since 1916. an indoor Farmers handing out goodies. Lakestone Bank and Trust, Farmers Market and will
Why trust your insurance Market, complimentary Stop in and shop at and visitors will be able to take a tour around town.
with anyone else? horse-drawn wagon rides local businesses, as sever- roast marshmallows there For more information
YOUR
THE HOMETOWN
BEST LOCAL and of course, the arrival al will be offering extend- as well. visit www.icdda.com or
INSURANCE AGENCY
INSURANCE AGENCY of Santa and Mrs. Claus. ed hours on Friday. To take off the chill, a www.imlaycitymich.com.
CITY 000-000-0000

Dryden to light
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First ever lighted parade begins at 6:30 p.m.

By Tom Wearing at: http://www.dryden-
twearing@pageone-inc.com firedepartment.com/
parade.php
File photo

DRYDEN Come This is our very first

downtown Friday, Dec. 1 Christmas parade, noted
evening to celebrate Dryden Fire Department Santa reviews Christmas wish lists with young-
Drydens first-ever Administrative Assistant sters at the Dryden Fire Hall last year. Santa
Christmas Light Parade. Amy Barger. We want will arrive this year in Drydens new lighted
The event is co-spon- people from our neighbor- parade on Friday.
sored by the Dryden Twp. ing towns to visit and
Fire Dept. and Dryden see why we are so children or families. tive lighting to illuminate
A Celebration of the Chamber of Commerce. proud to call Dryden our While at the fire hall, the parade route and
The 2017 parade will home. all are welcome to warm brighten the 2017 holiday
Imlay City Rotary Club's step off from Dryden
Elementary School at 6:30
The inaugural Light
Parade will feature Santa
up and enjoy popcorn,
cookies, hot chocolate and
season.
For more information

80 Anniversary
th p.m. and Mrs. Claus who will friendly hospitality. about the Dryden
Local groups and be transported to the Lighted entries sought Christmas Light Parade,
organizations are invited Dryden Fire Hall down- Barger said all partici- visit the Dryden Fire
to sign up for the parade town, where the couple pating parade entries are Departments web site or
by visiting the website will pose for photos with encouraged to include fes- call 810-796-3050.

Wednesday, December 6, 2017 Christmas Cookie Sale

6:00 p.m.
Countryside Banquet Center
at Depot on Dec. 2nd
596 South Cedar Street, Imlay City Dryden Historical Society hosts its
Hors doeuvres, Dinner, Dessert festive fundraiser from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Featuring the live music of By Tom Wearing continued upgrades and
twearing@pageone-inc.com maintenance at the down-
Rock of Ages Big Band DRYDEN So what
town museum at the
southwest corner of Main
goes better with the and Mill streets.
$45 per person Christmas holiday season For more information
than cookies and milk? about the cookie sale or to
File photo

If your response is donate cookies, call

nothing, then plan to Chisnell 810-796-3611.
visit the Dryden Historical History of the Depot Youngster picks out a plate of homemade
Societys Depot-Museum The Pontiac, Oxford Christmas cookies during last years Christmas
R.S.V.P. by November 29, 2017 on Saturday, Dec. 2. and Port Austin Railroad Cookie Sale in Dryden.
to: Dana Walker From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., line was completed in
Dryden Historical Society October 1883 to serve the efforts, the Pontiac, followed by a mixed
imlaycityrotary@gmail.com members will host their Thumb-areas lumber Oxford, and Port Austin train that ran until 1955.
traditional Christmas industry. Railroad passenger train The Dryden depot was
Cocktail Attire Requested Cookie Sale. In that same year, rolled into Dryden for the operated by the railroad
Historian Jan Chisnell Dryden citizens, spurred first time on Oct. 3, 1883. until October of 1973, and
said each $5 decoratively by the Local Ladies In 1910 the Grand was moved to its current
wrapped plate features a Library Association, con- Trunk Railroad took con- location in 1979.
variety of 18 Christmas tributed $11,000 toward trol of the rail line and In 1 981, the depot was
cookies. construction costs to bring Drydens depot. re-opened as the Dryden
Money raised from the the railroad to Dryden. Regular passenger ser- Historical Societys muse-
cookie sale goes toward As a result of their vice continued until 1932, um.
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Block grant hearings

for restaurant projects
By Maria Brown members approved
mbrown@pageone-inc.com paying several lawyer bills
at their November 16 meet-
LAPEER Public ing. One, just shy of
hearings were held at the $14,000 for services pro-
November 16 county com- vided through the month of
mission meeting related to October, came from attor-
local Michigan Community ney Howard Shifman, a
Development Block Grant Birmingham-based lawyer,
projects. who represents the county
Two of those hearings in negotiations with
were to finalize the com- employee union groups.
pletion of restaurant-relat- The majority of the bill
ed projects, including The relates to contract talks
Mulefoot, Inc. of Imlay with unionized members of
City. the sheriffs department.
Grant funds were used Another, from the Mike
by The Mulefoot to acquire Cox Law Firm, totaled
equipment and for work- $5,499 for Coxs work on a
ing capital related to their dispute between Lapeer
business at 244 E. Third County and the Michigan
St., the Mulefoot Department of
Gastropub. Environmental Quality.
Patricia Lucas, execu- Cox, a former Michigan
tive director of the I-69 Attorney General, also rep-
Regional Development resents the county in a law-
Corporation, reported that suit that contests the valid-
The Mulefoot was expect- ity of the Lapeer County
ed to create three full-time EMS millage.

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equivalent jobs as part of commissioners
the grant agreement. In the accepted a grant agreement
Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet kids at the Capac Library this Saturday from 2-4 p.m. as part of end, more than four jobs between the Michigan
the Cranberry Christmas festivities. were created as a result. State Police, Thumb
The other hearings Narcotics Unit and county
were related to two Lapeer for funding of the Thumb

Christmas cheer in Capac

restaurantsthe comple- Narcotics Unit program in
tion of a grant agreement an amount of $52,000.
with Chef Gs and a approved the annual
$130,000 loan application work plan for 2018 with
for Popovich Properties to Michigan State University
Variety of holiday activites in store December 1-2 purchase an existing res-
taurant in downtown
Extension.
the purchase of a train-
By Maria Brown who coordinated a similar Stars Dance Studio from el down Main Street, south Lapeer. ing monitor by the sheriffs
mbrown@pageone-inc.com distribution this summer at 1- 4 p.m. and an open house to Meier, beginning at 5:30 In other meeting mat- department, not to exceed
the Back to School back- with free refreshments at p.m. ters: $1,300, was approved.
CAPAC Three days pack giveawayCargill, Loves Creations/Just Land At 6 p.m. Santa will
worth of Christmas cheer Four County Community Sales from 1-5 p.m. make his way to Capacs
can be found in Capac this
weekend as part of the
Foundation, Zion Robotics
and Controls, IPEX and
From 1:30-4 p.m. vol-
unteers with the Capac
Christmas tree, located at
the corner of Main and Mill
Join Tri-City Times on Facebook
Cranberry Christmas fes- the Capac Chamber of Youth Baseball League, streets, for an official light- TRI-CITY AREA Were on Facebook!
tivities. Commerce. Lions Club and Capac ing ceremony. Navigate your way to the Tri-City Times Facebook
Things kick off on Volunteers from the High School girls athletes Cap off the weekend at page and become a follower. Well be posting fre-
Friday, Dec. 1, when the Mussey Township Fire will entertain youngsters at the Lions Pancake quent news updates, photos and event reminders.
Capac Elementary School Department, National the Zumba Studio with free Breakfast on Sunday, Dec. You can find us at www.facebook.com/
will host their annual Honor Society, Capac crafts, face painting and 3. Members will be serving Tricitytimes.
Yuletide Jubilee from 5:30- Food Pantry, Four County snacks. cranberry pancakes and Have any suggestions for what youd like to see?
8 p.m. Community Foundation While there, be sure to other breakfast specialities Post your thoughts while logged on or send us an
The event will include Youth Advisory Council get free tickets for the new at the Lions Club on Meier email at tct@pageone-inc.com.
pictures with Santa, face and employees from Cranberry Kids Gift give- St. from 8 a.m. to noon.
painting, games and crafts, Cargill and Lakestone away. Two winners will be
karaoke and more. Food Bank will be assisting on drawn at random by Santa
and treats can be purchased site. at the 6 p.m. tree lighting
from the concessions stand The day starts out with ceremony. Winners must

Good news:
and raffle tickets will be a Cranberry Christmas be present to win.
sold for a chance to win Craft Show at the Capac The Cranberry Cookoff
themed gift baskets and Historical Society and a Contest returns to the
decorated Christmas trees. Winter Berry Bazaar at the Conrad Community Center
On Saturday, December Conrad Community Center. from 2-3 p.m. For a $1
2, the Capac Chamber of Both events run from 10 donation, guests can taste
Commerce will host their
Cranberry Christmas event
a.m. to 3 p.m. Local arti-
sans will be selling their
and vote for the tastiest
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Event coordinator Jodi
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Rawlins notes
Cranberry Christmas event
the homegrown items can be
purchased at the bazaar.
greeting families at the
Capac Library. now available in Imlay City.
continues to grow each Enjoy the crisp Pictures with Santa
year and seeks to include December air with a free Claus are also free, using
the entire community. horse drawn wagon ride your own cell phone, or
The Chamber of anytime between 12-5 p.m. there will be a photogra-
Commerce receives sup- Hop on or off at one of pher available to take digi-
port from annual financial three locationsthe his- tal images which may be For a limited time, all new plans include:
sponsors as well as specif- torical society, Conrad emailed to the participant if
ic event sponsors, volun- Center or old town hall on they do not have cell phone 2Year Price Guarantee
teers and individual dona- Main Street. camera capabilities,
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fact the gift giveaway and drawn wagon stops we will Enjoy a second helping
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need it, Rawlins said. proceeds will go to the from 3-5:30 p.m.
The free food give- local food bank, Rawlins While strolling through
away is at the Mussey Twp. said. town, stop by Mr. Rs
fire hall from 10:30 a.m. to While waiting for the Kitchen and Dessert Shop Get the speed and reliability
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noon include a Christmas
storytelling event at the
a memorial tree lighting
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The fire hall is located Capac Library, featuring 5:15 p.m. outside the
at 550 West Mill
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St. performer Ernest Werth-
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Country Smoke House

expansion moves ahead
By Maria Brown include the creation of a
mbrown@pageone-inc.com meat processing facility at
his current location on
ALMONT TWP. M-53. Francis said creating
Lapeer Countys the processing facility will
Construction Code allow him to sell products
Authority has been tasked at the wholesale level and
with completing inspec- could create more than 20
tions of new construction at new jobs.
Country Smoke House. The township has its
The township board, at own building department
their November 13 meet- and some board members
ing, authorized the supervi- expressed concern over
sor and clerk to sign a letter contracting with an outside
of understanding with the agency but the townships
agency to inspect proposed attorney told Supervisor
construction for permits Paul Bowman that the
obtained prior to July 1, parameters of the agree-
2018 as part of a one-time ment were clear.
agreement. In other township busi-
The township has stip- ness:
ulated that construction the board approved a
must be complete within 18 three year audit contract for
months after the permits years 2018-2020 with King
have been pulled. and King at a cost of $4,250
Earlier this year, the per year.

File photo
board granted business members approved a
owner Steve Franciss rezoning recommendation
request that the Michigan by the planning commis- Santa and special guest flip the switch to light up the community Christmas tree in downtown
Bureau of Construction sion to change its designa- Almont during last years Holly Day Light Parade.
Codes assist in the inspec- tion from ag/residential to

Holly Day Parade

tion and oversight of the commercial (C-3). The
retailers new expansion piece of property is located Stone of 99.5 WYCD,
project but the state denied on the northwest corner of Detroits #1 Country
the request to perform those Dryden Rd. and M-53. Music Station.
duties. Francis said he the board voted to hire Stone is the afternoon

in Almont Dec. 2
plans to move forward with Shelby Meyer as a proba- drive host on WYCD and
the next phases of his con- tionary medical first recently earned an
struction project which responder. Academy of Country
Music Award for Major
Market Personality of the

Subscribe online to the Tri-City Times Santa, Mrs. Claus to arrive for 20th annual event
By Tom Wearing Organization categories. Southeastern Heatmor
Year. His current radio
partner is Holly Hutton.
A 2004 graduate of
TRI-CITY AREA Readers can now get all Almont High School,
access to local news with just one click of the twearing@pageone-inc.com To win a prize, parade from 4-6 p.m.
entries must meet the fol- Refreshments will be Stone and his wife, Katie,
mouse. have known one another
The Tri-City Times offers an Online Edition sub- ALMONT Feeling lowing criteria. served and Mrs. Claus will
a wee-bit jolly? Keep with the season- again assist Santa. since elementary school.
scription program and for half the print price, you
can access a digital edition of every weeks newspa- Then join the crowd on al theme of the parade. At 6:30 p.m., gather at The couple now resides
per no matter where you are. Saturday, Dec. 2, as the Include holiday light- Fountain Park at the four in St. Clair Shores with
For just $15 for 52 weeks, readers can head to Almont Downtown ing. corners where the Almont their rescue puppy,
the Tri-City Times Web site, Development Authority Focus on originality High School choir leads a Layla.
www.tricitytimes-online.com, log into their account (DDA) presents its 2017 and the innovative use of community sing featuring Stone earned his bach-
and read complete issues dating back to March 2010. Holly Day Light Parade. materials. Christmas music. elors degree at Michigan
To take advantage of this great deal, visit our The parade lineup DDA Director Kim If its cold, visitors and State University, studying
website and in the left navigation bar, select begins at 6 p.m. along Schall says the fun for parade attendees are wel- Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s ,
Subscribe now. Youll be prompted to select a user Centennial Street, near the families begins at Santas come gather around the Information Studies and
name and password and enter your payment informa- Almont Car Wash. Workshop inside the downtown warming fire Media.
tion. He also plays guitar,
For more information, call our offices at 724-
Scheduled to start at 7 Almont Historical and enjoy warm seasonal
p.m., the 20th annual Light Museum from 4:30-6:30 refreshments. sings karaoke and is
2615 or email tct@pageone-inc.com.
Parade will feature a spe- p.m. At the parades conclu- involved in the music
cial visit from Santa and Youngsters are invited sion, Santa will be joined community from Detroit
all the way to Nashville.

Your Local Agent

Mrs. Claus. to make Christmas orna- by a selected Almont stu-
Prizes to be awarded ments and compose letters dent to light the commu- An actor on the side,
Parade entries will be to Santa for direct delivery nity Christmas tree. Stone has appeared in
judged based on specific to the North Pole. An announcement films and commercials and
- for - criteria, with prizes being They can personally DDADirector Kim has modeled at popular

Auto
awarded the best entries in deliver their letters to Schall says this years Detroit-area events includ-
the Business, Student Santa before the parade Holly Day Light Parade ing Detroits North
Group and Community during his visit to announcer will be Rob American Auto Show.

or Help being sought to Save Symphony

Home Friends, family rally around infant hospitalized with unknown illness

Insurance
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com

IMLAY CITY
Donations are being
sought for the family of a
GASS-BECKER INSURANCE four month-old Imlay City
girl whos currently hos-
ALMONT CAPAC METAMORA pitalized.
According to family

Come one, come all

Santa is stopping by
Campbells Local Harvest
Saturday, December 9th
11 am 2 pm
Website photo

Bring your family, friends or furry loved ones and take your picture with
Santa. There is no cost to sit with Santa, but a donation is welcome.
Family members are looking to raise funds for the family of four month-
old Symphony, whos currently hospitalized.
Campbells Local Harvest is helping St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Imlay City
with Food for Families and we are also helping one local family with gifts members, Symphony seizures during her hospi- spiritually and emotional-
and assistance for the holiday season. All proceeds will be helping those in Rose, the daughter of talization too. ly. We will be eternally
Katie Tillett and Nathon Pearson is looking to grateful to anyone who
need. We hope you will join Santa and Campbells Local Harvest with food Hascoll, was rushed to the help raise funds on her can reach out, anything
and gift donations to help others have a Merry Christmas. hospital on Wednesday, sisters behalf now that will help.
Nov. 22 after suffering Katie is at her daughters Pearson created a
from a seizure. bedside around the clock. Saving Symphony at
Katies sister, Jess This leaves no www.youcaring.com.
Pearson, said Symphony income coming in to help As of Tuesday, close
was taken to Hurley with medical bills, rent to $400 of the $5,000 goal
Medical Center in Flint and daily necessities for has been raised.
where shes undergone a them, Pearson said. A GoFundMe account
battery of tests but doctors Her family and has also been created. It
have yet to zero in on a friends are doing whatev- can be found at https://
622 N. Van Dyke Rd diagnosis. The infant has er they possibly can to www.gofundme.
Imlay City 810-721-1515 experienced subsequent support her financially, com/4qya960.
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Imlay City
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'S
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Kitty's Place
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Barbara L. Yockey Law Office, PLLC

Step Toward The
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Buy or Rent Attorney and Counselor at Law
147 N. Almont Ave., Imlay City, MI
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810-724-3435 Email: byockey@barbarayockeylaw.com
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118 E. THIRD ST. - DOWNTOWN IMLAY CITY
CAROL GOULD - OWNER
OPEN: Monday - Friday 9:00-5:00; Saturday 9:00-4:00
810.721.7373

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would like to thank their

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Honor Rolls
Imlay City Patrick, Zoe Rose Marie
Redd, Braydon Michael
Jones, Annabelle Nicole
Judd, Aisha Marie
Cianna
Cloud, Davis Mark
Audrey Napolitano
Sophia Peter
Hannah Peyerk
Dalton Raymond
Middle School Rekowski, Jenna Leigh Kline, Andrew Joseph Conklin, Grace Rose- Noah Sobek Cylie Reside
Riker, Alicia Mae Lewis, Dorian Kegan Hanna Hope Wilcox Maria Ryan
Honor Roll Ruiz, Alexis Marie Locher, Joshua Robert Cremeans, Natasha Delaney Wolle Lexi Seitz
Ruiz, Guadalupe Lopez, Andrea Destany 7th grade: Andrew Sisler
Imlay City Middle Santana-Granados, Ashley Mehl, Logan Matthew Deltoro, Nataly Lauren Abromaitis McKay Stroman-Haynes
School has released its Stanford, Miranda Ann Milana, Vincenza Marie Douglas, Natalie Marie Isaiah Evans Joseph Thomson
honor roll for the first Thompson, Dominic Arden Monville, Brendan Eagle, Taylor Jo Perry Feierabend Jacob Vallad
marking period of the VanderPloeg, Kade Aaron William Mutch, Gwendolyn Evely, Aaron Joseph Thomas Giles Annabella Weeden
2017-2018 school year. Vermeesch, Morgan Ann Reese Nava, Christopher Ferguson, Ava Nicole Skylar Graham Jessica West
6th grade: Villalpando, Jaden Grace Antonio Nelden, Forti, Jaya Claire Gabriel Hofmann Justin Wheeler
All As Welch, Emily Marina Cooper Jeffrey Nowak, Friedenstab, Isabella Gayle Abigail Johnson Hannah Wilcox
Barragan, Lisbet Wetzel, Karter Alpha Alison Jo Parks Jr., Gill, Lucas Ryan Gillian Kaltz 11th grade:
Blevins, Robert Merc Wood, Bianca Marie Brian Donald Pries, Gray, Gabrielle Elayne Megan Larkin Theresa Abbott
Brock Zandarski, Samyrna Louise Tyler James Puentes, Hedgcock, Alexis Sierra Rilynn Lindsay Paige Abromaitis
Chind, Nicholas Paul 7th grade: Charlie Randolph, Heeke, Hannah Shea Gavin Louwsma Jodie Adams
DAmbrosio, Dominic All As Mackenzie Grace Herrera, Mia Elizabeth Connor Nascivera Vincent Angel
Michael Auger, Evan Joseph Rivera, Emely Michelle Hollenbeck, Avery Robert Hunter Niehaus
Dupont, Travis Charles Joselyn Carpenter
Barragan, Tanya Rodriguez, Katie Rocio Houston, Shane Bradley- Jessica Peters
Ericson, Aiden Timothy Virginia Cronkright
Barron, Alexia Leon Rodriguez-Kelley, Briana Lewi Colten Reside
Erman, Luke Joseph Brady Czape
Barth, Amanda Rae Susanne Kaminski, Mary Elle Logan Rozanski
Forti, Lexa Grayce Belisle, Faith Marie Rodriguez-Torres, Rafael Keeley, Ashley Ann Gabriel Schultz Laura Ellis
Graver, Vivian Elizabeth Belisle, Grace Lynn Rojas, Yesenia Lucero Kelly, Gracie Mae Jackson Spencer Marc Embree
Hernandez, Monica Brown, Julia Marie Rosillo, Liliana Francis King, Haliegh Lorayne Hunter Stayton Brenden Fleming
Hughes, Ethan Scott Clark, Kayleigh Anne Ross, Brooklyn Juliana Klebba, Jacek Kenneth Adeline Tresnak Kelsey Hempstead
Johnson, Alice Rose Czapiewski, Liliana Jean Salcedo, Asia Konarski, Angelene Jessica Voss Caitlyn Hill
Johnson, Lily Grace DAmbrosio, Anthony Santana, Mayra Kathryn Jordan West Cody Hultquist
Kasprzyk, Ana Grace Jiovanni Schapman, Lucas LaCommare, Andrew 8th grade: Alissa Hurd
Keesler, Audrey Isabelle Evans, Alyssa Noel Timmothy Riley Conner Fleming Abigail Kage
Kolasa, Caleb Joseph Galat, Sara Isabel Schmidt, Kaitlynn Marie Landerschier, Dillan Robert Fliedner II Faith Kaltz
Kovacik, Lindsey Marie Granz, Mandy Marie Schriber, Hope Olivia Richard Charles Fliedner Brenden Knuth
Krahn, Andrea Lucero Hoblet, Monique Rose Seitz, Belle Marie McEwan, Jacob Gene Leta Garretson Nevaeh Kritzman
Makedonsky, Lily Miranda Keesler, William Lee Shafer, Ethan Patrick Mow, Carl Zahner Avery Grondin Andrew Lapeer
McEwan, Joshua Joseph Kent, Emma Logan Smith, Logan Nickalus Muehleisen, Benjamin Ashley Hickmott Jaylen Ledee-Rodriguez
Metter, Julia Grace LaCommare, Emmerson Smith, Roman Alexander Michael Isabela Hill Brandon Lemke
Muehleisen, Margaret Rose Stone, Natalie Marie Nally, Amanda Elizabeth Ethan Knuth John Lynch
Constance Ju Lauwers, Elizabeth Ann Thrasher, Lucas Arthur Nerkowski, John Willard Brianna Lentini Jordan Peters
Rottman, Addison Lengemann, Lilian Patricia Vanderploeg, Brady Scott Ocasio Carrasquillo, Dylan Joanna Livingston Natalie Poirier
Elizabeth Lenz, Alexis Lorraine Vettraino, Nathan Anthony Arian Wyatt Mento Jesse Prososki
Sapp, Hannah Elizabeth Livingston, Sydney Marie Visner, Riley Paul Ousley, Trent Michael Abbey Nascivera Alea Purdue
Stadelbauer, Brook Marie McMurray, Kelsea Ann Wendorf, Kemper Anthony Pena, Melanie Alaina Penn Ethan Rozanski
Stapleton, Abby Joslyn Melendez, Jacob Joel David Powers, Rylan William Jenna Peters Kelli Schenkel
Wampler, Micah James Mitchell, Kennedy Noelle Wetzel, Drew Lynn Redd, Holden Michael Evan Purdue Olivia Schornak
Weingartz, Kaden James Morse, Gabrielle Ann Yoas, Calvin Marshall Rios, Ashley Lizbeth Lillian Stevens Alison Sobek
Whitney, Elliot Xavier Pawlaczyk, Gregory Zepeda, Edson Abram Roberts, Harley Jean Rebecca Weiss Samuel Tisch
Whitsett, Kylie Elizabeth Thomas 8th grade: Rodriguez, Alexander 9th grade: Emerson Waite
Wilcox, Zander William Rekowski, Brooke All As Vincent Jackson Abromaitis Marc Williams
Wildie, Conner James Elizabeth Bigger, Melanie Grace Rodriguez, Samantha Harry Atkinson 12th grade:
Zepeda, Emily Roszczewski, Clayton Brandt, Collin Orien Salcedo, Andrea Caitlin Belleville Maryanna Allegro
Honor Roll Richard Deitz, Tess Louise Scese, Claire Marguerite Erin Boettcher Troy Antushevich
Babcock, Chloe Elaine Roszczewski, Kendall Delong, Tyler Steven Schefke, Mahkaylah AnnaMaria Cronkright Cameron Bores
Barragan, Angel Renae Dudek, Jwell Diana Nicole Alyssa Daoud Liam Burke
Behm, Kyle David Salomon Martinez, Angela Elder, Alyssa Julia Shevnock, Scott Garret Natalie Embree Logan Carpenter
Benge, Caylee Ava Shirling, Evan Beau Flores, Yadira Lee Smith, Joseph Earl Gavin Fisher Tessanna Clairmont
Capizzo-Moultrie, Cora Sills, Abbigail Michele Galindo, Isay Smith, Nathan James Reed Hall Mark Cronkright
Dream Stapleton, Ellie Joy Georges, Charbel Phillip Spudowski, Zachary David Abrielle Hurd Jared Czape
Colon, Sarah Marie Vaubel, Veronica Madeline Hall, Madison Elizabeth Stanford, Katrina Marie Ella Kage
Cremeans, Gabrielle Byron Daniels
Webb, Sophia Alaine Hayes, Joshua Warren Stoldt, Trinity Leeann Jack Kaplan
Mariesa Lacey Davis
Honor Roll Hernandez, Camila Swain, Ty Michael Riley Knox
Deel, Dakota Jade John DelCampo
Alessandrini, Nevaeh Joseline Torres, Leslie Olivia Miller
Deltoro, Fernanda Nichol Kanai, Brendan Urbaniak, Emma Hope Ashley Niehaus Ina Dever
Dillon, Cody Jakob Antos, Grace Patrice Christopher Vincent, Reina Jo Teagan OBryan Delaney Finley
Douglas, Gabrielle Renee Arreguin, Lesly Knezevich, John Savo Wagester, Griffin Martin Jenna Pagano Carl (Austin) Grondin
Edson, Zachary Shawn Awwad, Sarah Joy Lamb, Madelyn Christine Wampler, Mason Paul Erin Paton Jordan Hartzman
Felix, Favian Manuel Barragan, Luis Lauwers, Rachel Marie Ward, Aidan James Lauren Pease Sydney Hempstead
Ferguson, Morgan Kay Belbeck, Katelyn Faith Lengemann, Ana Luise Ward, Joslynn Rose Madison Purdue Hunter Hofmann
Gass, Joseph Charles Brandt, Carter Mathew Lengemann, Mary Grace Wetherford, Shelby Ann Nathan Schenkel Kayleigh Hudson
Gilbert, Michelle Louise Breiholz, Natalia Ann Livingston, Olivia Marie Whelan, Jenna Elizabeth Joshua Schornak Delaney Hull
Giles, Jaden Anthony Cardenas Barajas, Ana Lord, Hayley Grace Zepeda, Pahola Alexis Schuhrke Elizabeth Irla
Gray, Alexander Dean Karen McAvoy, Scott Alan Cole Seidell Miranda Kottke
Gray, Dylan Tyler Carrera-Martinez, Silvia Miller, Natalie Patricia Claire Sobek Cameron Latulippe
Grone, Emma Lynn Cassandra Nolin, Xander James Dryden Morgan Voss Amanda Lemke
Cynthia Lentini
Guerrero, Aalyiah Ann
Harrington, Caiden
Denver, Jenna Ashley
Duckworth, Ryan Jesse
Perreault, Angelique James
Rojas, Cristian Rene
High School Lauren Weeder
Miya Wolff Jon Niehaus
Michael
Hartman, Hayden Arik
Eades, Jayden Alexander Sarka, Travis Robert Honor Roll 10th grade: Kaylin Norman
Caelan OByran
Finch, Carter Shamus Wagner, Hannah Marie Brendan Biggs
Henderson, Robert Fultz, Kalie Marie Whitis, Austin Tyler Dryden High School Kaitlyn Carter Baylee Otlewski
Dawane Galindo, Edwin Wimpari, Olivia Marie has released its honor roll Angelina DeBellis Forrest (Trevor) Pease
Herbert, Riley Tarin Grubb, Daniel David Wolford, Lance Jeffrey for the first quarter of the Kylie DeVlaminck Samuel Peyerk
Hernandez, Ayleen Guerrero, Tiffany Lynn Zepeda, Karina 2017-2018 school year. Sebastian Durst Blake Porter
Hill, Tavin Kristopher Guzman, Henry Matthew Honor Roll Bold Names = All As Reilly Finley Megan Rinke
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Juarez, Adrianna Amiyah Hernandez, Alondra Ruby Almanza Cervantes, Klaudia Belleville Daniela Hill Alexander Sattler
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Kreiner, Daniel Francis Howard, Gingerrose Barajas, Abril Madeline Carpenter Ivy Lewis Kyle Tagaro
Leon, Angie Jasmin Michele Hund, Barrett, Paige Lee Ava DeVlaminck Jacob Livingston Lauren Trieloff
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Our Opinion Letters from our readers...

Is Burnside rushing windmill ordinance?
Why is Burnside rush- am removed from the income to spend in our Branch and Burlington
ing to block windmills? everyday life of farming. town businesses. Township recently passed
Burnside, Burlington, When I first found out Some townships are moratoriums to make sure
and North Branch are quiet about the windmills, Ill receiving over one million they can accommodate
small towns that thrive on admit I was skeptical. But dollars a year in tax reve- both resident and landown-
mom and pop shops and then I started doing my nue from the windmills. er concerns so that both
family farms. I grew up in own research and found out That money is being used parties can win, whether
North Branch on a family that some of the informa- to benefit everyone in the they want windmills or not.
farm, and it was there I tion Id been told couldnt community with better I strongly recommend
learned the lessons of hard have been more wrong. roads, schools, fire truck that Burnside Township
work, integrity, family val- For example, let me be fleets, and property tax officials do the same, and
ues, and to always give a the first to say that farmers breaks, to name a few. that they do not push to
helping hand to my neigh- will not get rich by putting Some townships in make such a quick deci-
bors. windmills on their property. Lapeer County are operat- sion. Our community needs
I love life on the farm. The revenue from wind- ing in the red right now, to come together for a logi-
There are many of us that mills would merely bring and they could really use cal conversation to under-
do but, frankly, cant keep financial stability to our the revenue from wind- stand how we as neighbors
farming because of tighter communitys family farms. mills. There are other town- can make a decision that
and tighter financial mar- Instead of farmers telling ships that brought their works for everyone.
gins each year. Many farm- their children that they have residents together to make I hope Burnside
ers are forced to tell their to move away to get jobs, this work for both sides. As Township follows
children to do something with windmills they can a community, they also Burlington and North
Facebook photo

else when all they want to say welcome to the family decided what to do with Branch and takes time for
do is farm. This ends up business! surplus funds in their town- things to be done correctly
removing good, hardwork- Windmills will allow our ships. and carefully to make sure
ing people from our com- farming families to be Burnside Township all opinions are heard.
Gateway Assembly Youth Director Josh munity and further away secure and build their lives wants to pass a new wind- Chris Swoish,
Thompson, and GWA volunteer artists Lyn from the things they love in our communities. They mill ordinance and, as a Property owner, farmer
McLeod, and Artist Miranda Sanborn. the most. Unfortunately, I will also benefit our local landowner and farmer, I am in Burnside, Burlington,
had to follow this path to economy, because more concerned that they are and North Branch and

Area youths are often No one knows where boundaries are

make ends meet, and now I people will have additional rushing this process. North engineer

source of good news Right up front Ill

make it crystal clear:
knows where the boundar-
ies are anymore. And
attract lovers? Who, in
their right mind, would
opposite sex are respected,
casual sexual relationships

V
Sexual harassment, in any maybe, in a sense, that is a engage in such behavior? are shunned and marriage,
andalism. Never pretty. Always form, is wrong. A problem good thing. There may be Well, it seems that people, instead of shacking up,
destructive. Difficult to unearth is defining what consti- far less hook-ups or particularly men, who are becomes the norm may
the culprits, and often a big thorn tutes sexual harassment. casual sexual encounters in positions of power seem have a positive impact on
in the side of law enforcement personnel Clearly the actions when one possesses the to have little qualms about behavior that we now find
described in the media in knowledge that morning engaging in such behavior. abhorrent.
and the good folks at local departments of recent weeks involving after regrets may morph (Witness Congressman It is unfortunate that
public works who are tasked with clean- politicians, business per- into complaints of sexual Anthony Weiner. On sec- hypocrisy reigns as so
ing it up. sons and Hollywood types harassment or even worse, ond thought, dont.) many in public life, the
Vandalism had become a big problem would constitute sexual criminal complaints. Perhaps it is because media, politicians and oth-
on the old railroad bridges located along harassment. But, what Society is going to have to they have experienced suc- ers make it a political mat-
about a young man invit- come to grips that there are cessful results in the past ter. Those who defended
the Polly Ann Trail in Imlay City. Despite ing a young woman to no defined boundary lines. or because they just believe Bill Clinton are after the
the best efforts by Imlay City police, and spend the weekend with That being said, dont that due to their positions scalp of Alabama senatori-
diligent volunteers who frequented the him at his condo? Is that you wonder what is there the laws and mores of soci- al candidate, Judge Roy
trail, vandals repeatedly spray painted sexual harassment? There about persons in positions ety dont apply to them. I Moore. Those who defend
messages and imagesmany of them are many who claim that it of power that makes them tend to believe it is more Judge Moore call for
is.
It seems the line of believe that the shoddy, skewed to the latter than Senator Al Franken and
obscene and inappropriatealong the demarcation between what and downright disgusting, the former, but may well Representative John
cement walls and walkways on the trail. is truly sexual harassment behavior of displaying of be a combination of both. Conyers to resign. Those
When word started spreading in the and plain old persuasive body parts to members of A return to the values critical of Judge Moore
local paper and on social media sites seduction has been blurred the opposite sex is an where courtship is prac-
such that no one really acceptable method to ticed, members of the
about the problems and the frustrations Letters page 17-A
created by the vandals, a group of young
people decided it was time to step up and
do something about it. Youths from Imlay Super support seen for Superhero 5K
Citys Gateway Assembly contacted The We s t o n Sponsors: Midwest JEM Electric, Lapeer City High School, Imlay
Imlay City Police Chief Scott Pike with a Elementary PTO would Commercial Construction, County Vision Center, City Christian School,
plan. They offered to transform the van- like to sincerely thank the Indigo Lavender Farms, Imlay City Dental-Dr. Kroger, McDonalds, ABC
following for the support Davco Heating & Cooling Aaron Fisher; our Bronze Warehouse, Auto Zone,
dalism into works of art. The unsightly shown for our first annual and William Cilk Concrete; Sponsors: First Generation Country Smoke House and
scrawlings of random images and words Superhero 5K and Fun our Silver Sponsors: Cross Fit, Morrice, Hallmark, as well as all of
have become murals with messages for all Run, which was a great Havens Orthodontics, Lengemann & Miller, Muir the volunteers that helped
to enjoy. success! Noffert Dental, Security Funeral Home, Napa Auto to make this fun day a suc-
The GWA artists bundled up against Wed like thank our Credit Union, Clendenan Parts, Oakwood Cabinets, cessful one as well!
Premier Sponsors: Homer Chiropractic, Warnars Rickard, Denney, Garno & Sincerely,
the damp and cold of a typical Michigan Concrete Products and Chiropractic, Calvary Associates. Wed also like Weston Elementary
fall and volunteered their time to take Venture Global Construction, Tri-City to thank the Imlay City PTO
back the trail, so to speak, and make the Engineering; our Gold Times/Page One Printing, Police Department, Imlay Imlay City
Polly Ann a pleasant and interesting place
to visit and enjoy.
Were tempted to say its not often that Conversation with a cautionary twist
stories about young people solving prob-
lems and doing good deeds make the
headlines, but as community newspaper
I m at the kitchen table
working on a Yoga in
Session sign for the stu-
what I said so much.
For those who havent
seen my boss lately, let me
mendation, was inappro-
priate and sexist. Would I
like it if someone com-
people, we know thats not true. Every dio door when something just say that Randy has mented on my new svelte
starts to niggle at my lost a lot of weight. I frame, that is if Ihad
week, this one included, youll find sto- brain. would say at least 50 one...
ries highlighting the many amazing, self- Im irritated by the pounds, maybe more. Its Wouldnt that be con-
less and uplifting things area youths are niggling, but know Ihave hard to say because hes sidered sexist, and perhaps
doing to make the community a better to pay attention as when- Observations in ink... always been a sturdy look- even sexual harassment?
ever something like this ing guy. I notice the differ- I cringe at the thought
place. As the volunteers from GWA dem- happens it generally Catherine Minolli ence not because Im siz- that my well-intentioned,
onstrate, we think thats the best kind of means Im on the edge of ing him up or Im a lecher off-the-cuff comment may
news there is. some sort of revelation. says, making a circle or anything like that. I have been insulting or
Im thinking about all where the thumb and fore- notice because I KNOW inappropriate. While I
of the headlines about sex- fingers of each hand meet. what it takes to accom- know that Randys likely
ual harassment in the Randy tells me that plish that sort of goal. As not losing any sleep over
workplace, and the con- last year the wind was so one who has restricted cal- it, I do feel like Ive
versation I had with my bad, Joe lashed a couple ories since puberty hit, I crossed a line in my
boss a couple of weeks of trees together just to am intimately aware of the attempt to be complimen-
ago. I was on my way out keep from being shot out discipline, the persever- tary and perhaps even flat-
the door and wanted to of the stand like a reluc- ance, the commitment, the tering. As one who has
catch him up on a couple tant arrow by the strong, denial, and did I mention been the subject of many
of staff/office related sustaining winds. the discipline it takes to unwanted solicitations,
things, and find out more I hope the trees are drop that kind of weight comments and critiques
about the hunting trip he big enough to hold me, and keep coasting along over the years, the last
was about to embark on in Randy says with a grin. at the new level. thing I ever want to do is
the coming week. I jump right in and say I know how dreadful make someone feel
One thing led to With your new svelte and daunting it can be, yet uncomfortable or under
another and while were frame thatll be no prob- how theres sweet libera- the microscope about their
were talking about the lem at all. Youll be tion to be found in that appearance. I know all
hunting trip, my boss climbing up those trees kind of self-control. I about that, too.
starts explaining how his like its nothing, in no know all about it, and Lightbulb moment.
upcoming days hunting in time. admire what it takes to Words have power, and
the wind-tunnel of the Record scratch. Full make a plan and stick to it. even with the best inten-
Nebraska flatlands would stop. Heres the little thing And so I felt free in the tions, I need to make sure
Facebook photo

go. thats niggling my brain. knowing. Free to com- to choose them carefully.
Were going to spend That seemingly innocent, ment, thinking it perfectly If I dont, I could end up
all day up in a tree, and meant-to-be compli- fine and acceptable. as one of my own head-
Randy says. Joe was tell- mentary comment. Was Complimentary even. lines...now thats some-
Gateway Assembly volunteers tackle the ing us that some of the that Harvey Weinstein-like And then it hits me thing to cringe about.
vandalism problem along the Polly Ann trees arent that big of me? Am I a closeted while Im making the yoga Email Catherine at
Trail. some of them are only GHW Bush? Ugh! In sign. Maybe my comment, cminolli@pageone-inc.
about this big around, he hindsight Im not liking meant as a tribute, a com- com.
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Finding your roots, Part I

O ne of my favorite TV
shows is Finding
Your Roots on PBS; and
municipality, Central Banat
District, Vojvodina prov-
ince. The village was aban-
my grandfather came to
America.
The first child,
1906 aboard the ship
Kronprinz Wilhelm. He
traveled to Cincinnati,
in 1976 the book Roots doned because of flood Katharina, named after her married my grandmother
by Alex Haley and the fol- water. Today the location mother, was born in 1881 and eventually settled in
lowing TV mini-series on of the former village is but lived only a year. She Almont Michigan. He
ABC in 1977 caused a sen- Molin Forest, which is was followed by Elisabeth became a U.S. citizen on
sation across the country. used as a hunting ground. in 1882; Josef in 1884; January 15, 1924.
Many people became fas- The village went by Barbara, 1888; my grand- Unfortunately, after
cinated by other names such as the father; and another World War II the Serbian
and did German version, Molidorf, Katharina in 1896. communists rounded up all
research into and the Hungarian, Through this book I of the German speaking
their own Molifalva, and was part of was able to determine that people of the village of
family histo- the Austria-Hungarian my great-great grandpar- Molin, accusing them of

Photo provided
ry. Empire at the time and ents were Franz and Anna collaboration with the
All the Liblong day... ple,
For exam-
my
today its location, or the
land it once occupied, is in
Kaiser Lieblang and great-
great-great-grandparents
Nazis. That was never
proven but the entire vil-
Rick Liblong friend Rick northeast Serbia. The were Kaspar and Katharina lage became a prison
This sign indicates where Molin was.
Hinton can Banat Region, and Molin, Brenner Lieblang. All lived where many were shot or
trace his consisted mostly of people in Molin. Kaspar was born
mothers family back to who spoke German. in 1801 but thats as far
Thomas Jefferson and Intrigued now, I found back as Ive been able to
before. Former colleague a website named molidorf. trace thus far.
Jim Welton has researched com which was a treasure There were many
his maternal side to about trove of history of the vil- Lieblangs in the village. I
the year 1100 and his lage and its residents and assume they were all relat-
fathers side to about 1600. obtained a book with ed in some manner.
Since America is a nation names of Molin residents Because of the constant
of immigrants, most of us taken from church records. turmoil in the area over
descended from people In 1900, Molin had a pop- ethnicity; German,
who came from some- ulation of about 1,200 Hungarian and Serbian;
where else. which was the size of my grandfathers family
I have to admit I didnt Almont when I was grow- decided to send him to
get caught up in the craze ing up there. America to avoid the war
but did remember many of My grandfather was that was certainly coming
the stories that my paternal born there on August 23, at some point. He never
grandfather, Nick J. 1890. He was one of six went back nor saw his par-
Liblong, had told me. Oh, children born to Nikolous ents again. His brother,
how I wish I had recorded and Katharina Weber Joe, came to the U.S. in
or kept notes of those con- Lieblang, my great-grand- 1921.
versations. parents. The name was Grandfather arrived at
He had come from changed to Liblong when Ellis Island on October 14,

Photo provided
Austria-Hungary, born in
1890, and emigrated to the
United States in 1906 to
Cincinnati, married my Ruins are all that is left in Grandfathers hometown.
grandmother, Emma to a once vibrant village. And so it is with many
Kempf in 1910 and moved starved to death. This last- Molidorf (Molin), once a of us. My story is like so
to Berville and then ed until 1948. There were thriving community, has many of yours. The memo-
Almont, Michigan. They 11 Lieblangs who died in vanished. Its people, so ries and stories will stay
had two sons, Joseph J. the prison camp. proud of their homes, their with us and our descen-
born in 1911 and Nick A., On the website it says: horses and their fertile dants. Have you traced
my dad, born in 1915. No trace of it can be fields are gone as well. your roots yet? The
Grandfather told me that found on modern maps and The fallow land has been Internet makes it much
he came from a village no road sign points in its reclaimed by nature once easier. Make sure you
named Molin but I never direction. The church stee- again. These diligent and record as much of your
could find it on a map. ple no longer graces the gentle people, who held a familys history as you can
Thats because it doesnt horizon, and the lanes have deep and abiding love for so that your descendants
exist anymore. fallen silent. No childrens their Molidorf community, will know from whence
After the Internet came laughter is drifting on the have been scattered as dry they came. After all, what
along I typed in Molin and gentle breeze. No song to leaves in the wind. is America except for her
Wikipedia told me: Molin ease the work of the fur- Molidorf and all that it people?
Photo provided

was a village in Banat, rowed fields. Once tidy once was, all that it meant, In Part 2, Ill examine my
Serbia. The village was homes reduced to mounds all that has taken place mothers roots as a
founded in 1832 and exist- of rubble, are covered now here, both good and bad, Carpenter.
ed until 1961. It was locat- in weeds and tangled bri- will live on in our thoughts Email Rick at
ed in the Nova Crnja Nick and Emma Liblong, my grandparents. ars, bearing silent witness and in our hearts. rick.liblong@cox.net.

Best seat on farm: A farm fable of Lem and Lees five hens
H ur-ry! hollered
Blondie from her
dust bath under the hen-
the sky.
What a doozy!
Goldie whispered.
chute. They took one last
drink of water and flew up
to roost.
Well be all cooped up for
months! No dust baths
under the house!
Silver, Blackie, Goldie,
and Brownie blushed.
Blondie hung her head
Silver, Blackie, and Goldie.
The sisters turned their
toes to the east window and
house. The sun is at the Magnificent! Blackie Thank you, Blondie, Just then, they heard in shame. We were unkind. roosted.
top of the pine cove! agreed. said Blackie. We would've Lems voice and the house Lem and Lee thank us for Errrrr, Blondie
Lickety-split, Silver, This is the best seat in missed the show without door opened. Hello Girls! every egg we lay. They hummed, the weight of
Blackie, Goldie, and the house for your alert. Getting down to thirty bring us oatmeal almost guilt lifted from her breast.
Brownie left their pecking the days Blondie didnt answer. degrees tonight, so Im every day. I feel aaawful we Next morning, they
and scratching and rushed grand fina- Matter of fact, she wasnt turning on your heat lamp. turned our backs on them. cracked their eyes open to
to Blondies side. le, Silver in her usual spot on the top Lem furrowed his I feel aaawful, too, days first sunbeam.
The five hens huddled said. pole. And she faced the brows when he saw the said Brownie. Email Iris at
and gazed upward, their Bock, wall instead of the window! hens facing the wall. So do I, chimed irisleeu@sbcglobal.net.
beaks apart in awe of the agreed Clearly, Blondie was not Whats up? Dont you
red, sinking sun.
Brownie couldnt con-
tain her absolute pleasure.
Honest Living... Goldie.
Theres no
Iris Lee Underwood other place I
her usual bossy self.
Blackie turned around
on the post and caught the
girls know you have the
best seat on the farm to
watch the sunrise? Lem
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humming song, for every replied. There she Bock, Blondie nod- Blondie blurted.
hen is fond of red. All is goooes! ded. Lee pulled up her red Her sisters shrugged By Tom Wearing Retirement Village at 101
well on the farm. The sun vanished and geraniums today from her their wings in exasperation. twearing@pageone-inc.com Devonshire Drive in Lapeer
The sun slid behind the provoked a long stretch of black cauldron in the pine Please, Blondie, offers multiple care options
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We all miss Lees red Lem and Lee went on vaca- than 50 residents of the organizations and non-
Make an effort to not going to say about all of geraniums, Blondie, said tion? Blondie asked. Devonshire Retirement profit charities.
let your actions or words this. I stand in the shadow Silver. They were beauuu- Her sisters nodded. Village. The annual golf outing
be an offense to others. of the cross, having laid tiful this summer, weren't Blondie took a deep Record fundraiser takes place at two golf
I try to live by that maxim.
I try also, though, to not
be quick to take offense.
my bag of burdens on The
Burdenbearer who willing-
ly carried it all the way to
they?
Buuuook, Blondie
said with a sniffle. And
breath. Remember how
nice our critter sitters were,
and I said Lets give Lem
Venture Global held its
4th annual Fundraising
Golf Outing in July, raising
courses; Wyndgate Country
Club and the Westwynd
Golf Course in Oakland
Or, in the the cross. The sins Ive its going to be a looong and Lee the cooold shoul- record funds enabling the Township.
words of my committed (as well as winter. I feel it in my toes. der when they return? foundation to distribute The beneficiaries
sweet, and those I still will); the sins more than $300,000 to Charities and groups to
equally
sassy,
others have committed
against me. And I will say Raise your voice in song! local groups, charities and
non-profits.
benefit from this years
outing include: The Believe
friend, Get this. Probably the most DRYDEN Spread some holiday cheer on The Dec. 1 event will Foundation, Chippewa
the log outta precious letter I ever Friday, December 15! All are welcome to join in with feature a three-course din- Valley Football, The New
your keister Perspectives... received was the one from a group of holiday carollers as they meet at the ner, a gift and musical Day Foundation for
already! someone admitting wrong Farmers Insurance building at the corner of Mill and entertainment from the Families, Romeo High
I dont Willene Tanis and asking forgiveness. Main streets downtown at 6:30 p.m. The group will Sterling Heights Stevenson School Class of 2018,
say all this Its no longer on my walk through the community singing carols. High School marching Stevenson High School
lightly, ledger. Neither are things band. Band Boosters and the
because sometimes even Ive done for which God Because of the size of Romeo Foundation for

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Town Talk
Editors note: Due to space every month. Bring a sack Methodist Church. the month at 7 p.m. For more www.widowedfriends.org. City Christian School, Mon.-
constraints announcements lunch, beverages provided. info call 810-796-3355. Fri. 8-4, 810-724-5695.
will be posted one week in Senior stretch exercise on Free meals for people in need Widowed Friends invites all
advance of the event. Notices
must be received in writing by
Tuesdays 10-11 a.m. Potluck
luncheons will be served the
are offered at the North
Branch Senior Center on Youth Events widowed to join us for break-
fast and friendship in a safe
Womans Life Chapter 855
will continue its Bottle & Can
noon Monday prior to the pub- 4th Tuesday of every month at Monday and Thursday eve- setting every 2nd and 4th Drive, to help those in need,
nings from 5:30-7 p.m. Call Ready, Set, Go! Workshop. Monday of the month at 9 throughout the year of 2017.
lication date. noon. Call 810-395-4518 for This is a FREE workshop for
details. 810-441-0322 for more info. a.m. at Seros, 925 Gratiot in Call for the nearest drop off
3-5 year olds & parents/care- Marysville. For more info, call location. For large donations
For Senior Citizens Ryan Smith, a certified alco-
hol and drug counselor will be
Orchards Cupboard Food
Pantry is open the 3rd
givers! Enjoy fun projects
that will develop your childs
Julie at 810-388-0868. a pickup service is available.
810-392-5136.
available at the Imlay City Saturday of every month 9 skills and prepare them for Grief Share, a 7/14 series for
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from a.m.-noon. Food distributed school! Children also enjoy a those that have lost loved ones
9-10 a.m. at
Congregational Church in
First Seniors Center on the 4th
Thursday of every month at 74903 McKay Rd., Bruce snack, story time, and a free support group will begin Sept. Craft Shows/Bazaars
Twp., 586-336-4673. www. book! Call the Family Literacy 7 at the Imlay City Senior
Almont. Practice led by Dina
Miramonti, RYT.
from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
orchardsonline.org. Center today to reserve your Center located in the Lamb- Rummage Sales
seat at 810-664-2737 and for Steele building on Third
Imlay City Senior Center
Texas Hold Em 12:30 p.m.
Free Meals, Food Museums more info on dates and times. Street. Pre-register by calling
Tracy at 810-724-6030 or
First Annual Sale of the
Seasons. St. Pauls Lutheran
Play groups available. Free 6 Ginger Miller at 810-724-
For info 810-724-6030. St. Pauls Lutheran Church week sessions. At these FREE Church, Imlay City. Fri., Dec.
The Dryden Historical Society 5772. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Dec. 2, 9
Dinner and an evening of card Food for Families kitchen is meets at 7 p.m. the first 90-minute playgroups, chil-
open to the public for free, hot dren will participate in story- For those that have experi- a.m.-2 p.m. Light lunch 11
playing with friends, 50/50 Wednesday of the month and a.m.-2 p.m. each day. Come
raffle and prizes of high and meals every Monday and the museum opens every time, developmentally appro- enced the death of a loved one,
Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m. priate games and crafts, learn a support group is available see the seasons, silent auction,
low for each table every 3rd Monday from 5:30-7 p.m. and enjoy the bake sale.
Monday at the Washington new skills, and enjoy a snack facilitated by a trained United
This Heart Loves Food Pantry The Capac Historical Society and social time with other Hospice Service (UHS)
Medical Care
Senior Center, 57880 Van is open the 1st Saturday of
Dyke, Washington Twp., MI is open to visitors daily from children. Parents will have the bereavement volunteer.
each month from 9 a.m.-3 1-3 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. on chance to talk to other adults Marlette Regional Hospital,
48094, from 4-8 p.m. Call for p.m. at Gateway Assembly
further details, 586-752-6543. Sundays. Call 810-395-2859 with same-age children. 2770 Main Street in Marlette, Lapeer County Health
Church, 2796 S. Van Dyke for more info. Register now for the next ses- hosts this support group the Department, 1800 Imlay City
Swing Dance Lessons offered Rd., Imlay City. sion! Numerous locations and 1st Tuesday of each month in Rd., Lapeer - Regular
at the Port Huron Senior The Attica United Methodist Presenting dates available. For more info the Administration Immunization Clinic Hours:
Center, 600 Grand Avenue in
Port Huron, every Tues. from
Church will be holding a free
community meal on the 2nd The Sound and to sign up call the Family
Literacy Center at 810-664-
Conference Room. For time
and more info, call 800-635-
(held in 2nd floor clinic area)
Mondays 1-3:30 p.m. Walk-
7:30-9 p.m. and the 1st and and 4th Tuesday of each (Fka The Rob Mills Family) 2737. 7490 or visit www.marlettere- In, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.-
gionalhospital.org.
CHRISTMAS
3rd Thurs. of the month from month from 4:30-6:30 p.m. 11:30 p.m. By Appointment

Support Groups
7:30-9 p.m. with instructors For more info please call 810- Only, Thursdays 1-3:45 p.m.
TOPS 620 Lapeer weight- loss
Lyle Malaski & Kristina
Morton. Call 810-984-5061
724-0690 or visit www.atti-
caumc.org.
CONCERT group meets Tuesday nights at
the Hunters Creek Mobile
By Appointment
Additional Immunization
Only.

for more info. 6 pm - Friday, Dec. 8th Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Clinics Offered: By
The Attica Food Bank at the meetings are held every Home Park Club House, 725 Appointment Only (held in
Council on Aging Membership Attica United Methodist Goodland Monday night at 8 p.m. at St. DeMille Rd. in Lapeer. Weigh- 2nd floor clinic area). Walk-In
is open to individuals 18 and Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is Community Church Pauls Lutheran Church in in from 6-6:30 p.m., meeting (held in lower level). For addi-
older. The Capac Senior open from 2-4 p.m. the 2nd In Imlay City Imlay City. from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more tional info, to check if we
Center is open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 and 4th Monday of each info call 810-664-7579. accept your insurance, or to
p.m. weekdays. We offer a month. Proof of residency and Spreading Christmas Joy! Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) schedule an appointment
variety of activities such as fit- Love Offerings will be taken and Al-Anon meetings are
ness and craft classes, a book
need required.
held every Wednesday night Cookie Walk please call 810-667-0448.
review group, cards and bus The Capac Community Food More info? 724-8064 at 8 p.m. at the Capac United December 9, 2017 9am Free hearing and vision
trips. Call Lori at 395-7889 Pantry, 112 S. Main Street, is Methodist Church, Capac, screens for children of pre-
for more info. open each Wednesday from The Imlay City Historical MI. St. Nicholas school age are available at the
1-3 p.m. Please call LOVE, Museum welcomes visitors Catholic Church Hall Lapeer County Health
Almont and Dryden area INC. at 810-245-2414 in and is open on Saturdays Lapeer Area Citizens Against 4331 Capac Rd Capac, Michigan Department. To schedule an
senior citizens meet the 2nd advance to ensure your food from 1-4 p.m. Our museum Domestic Assault meets 1-3 Info: 810-395-2049 appointment please call 810-
Tuesday of the month at 12 voucher will be received features period rooms that p.m. every Wednesday in the 667-0448 or 810-245-5549.
p.m. at the Almont Lions Hall, before you stop in to shop. appear as they would have Lapeer Court House for per- Purchase a large tin for $9.00
222 Water St., for a potluck Any questions, please call been prior to the turn of the sonal protection order clinic. and fill it with your choice Capac Pharmacy is teaming
and program. Call 798-8210 Joyce Kaufman at 810-395- 20th Century and into the For info 810-246-0632. of delicious homemade with Support Million Hearts
for more info. 7532. 1930s. Fabulous artifacts and Christmas cookies. by offering in-pharmacy
10A Friday AFG Family blood pressure screenings, 136
Adults 55 and over are invited antiques greet guests in every Groups meeting. Imlay City Come early for best selection!
The Capac Kitchen serves room and transport them North Main St. in Capac,
to Berlin Twp. Senior Center free meals every Tuesday from FOC Lutheran Church, 7191 Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
to play cards from noon-3 back to when life was a sim- Imlay City Rd, Imlay City.
4:30-6 p.m. at Zion United pler time. Visitors will find TOPS 888 (Take Off Pounds Everyone is invited to come
p.m. the 2nd Wednesday of Contact Ginger Miller at 810- Sensibly) meets Wednesdays and have their blood pressure
exhibits relating to railroad- 724-5772 for more informa-
ing, military, and Imlay City at the 25 Pine Ridge Dr. in read for free.
tion. Lapeer. Weigh-in at 8:30 a.m.,
business of the pastand
much more. In addition, the 9:30 a.m. meeting. Call Linda
FOR WIDOWED MEN &
museum features exhibits of
influential and famous home-
WOMEN: Lunch-Cards-
Friendship. Join us every 3rd
at 810-245-3955 or Phyllis
810-395-7035 for more info. Events
town people Stop by and take Tuesday of each month from Goodland Community
AFFORDABLE INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS WITH:
a look! 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cavis
Pioneer Restaurant, 5600
Fundraisers Church in Imlay City is pre-
senting The Sound (aka The
3 Nutritious Meals Daily Light Housekeeping The Almont Community Lapeer Rd. in Kimball Twp. Rob Mills Family) Christmas
Complimentary Satellite TV Health Services Historical Society Museum is 48074. No RSVP necessary. The Imlay City Christian Concert Fri., Dec. 8 at 6 p.m.
Life-enriching Activities open Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. For more info call Joanne K. School has discount cards Spreading Christmas Joy!
Please stop by and learn about at 810-324-2304. This activity available for sale. Proceeds Love offerings will be taken.
your community. Society is sponsored by Widowed benefit the schools athletic, Questions? 810-724-8064.
meetings are held at the muse- Friends, a peer support group music and PE programs. For
www.MapleVista.org um on the second Monday of more information call Imlay Cookie Walk. Dec. 9. 9 a.m. St.
Nicholas Catholic Church

c
Hall, 4331 Capac Rd. Purchase
a large tin at the church and
fill it with your choice of
Christmas cookies. Call 810-
395-2049 for more informa-
tion.
Cookie/Candy Walk Sat., Dec.

AREA UNITED
St. Pauls 9. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Goodland
Community Church, 2008 N.
Lutheran Church VanDyke Rd., Imlay City (cor-
(ELCA) ner of M-53 and Armstrong

METHODIST
200 North Cedar (M-53) 859 N. Van Dyke Road Rd.) For more information:
4411 Newark Road Call 810-441-4855.
Imlay City, MI Attica, MI 48412 Imlay City, Michigan 48444
810-724-1200 810-724-2702
Other
Sunday 2:30 pm

CHURCHES
email: nlcc@newlifechristian.net Tuesday 7:00 pm
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
www.newlifechristian.net
Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Friday Youth 7:00 pm
Pastor Tim Martin
Pastor Alan Casillas Free tutor training for people
17 Sunday 10 a.m. Service 17 firstapostolichome.com 17 who would like to help others
Attica Capac Imlay City Almont Light of Christ
17 in our community improve
English skills. Volunteer basis.
U.M.C. U.M.C. C.R.C.
Community
First Baptist Church Please call for orientation
14952 Imlay City Rd., Capac 395 N. Cedar (M-53) before training at 810-664-
27 Elk Lake Road, Attica, MI
(810) 724-0690 Church 810-395-2112 www.imlaycitycrc.org
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Wayne Boyd, Pastor Church 2737.
Sunday School - 9:15 am - All Ages 881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m 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
Attica Food Bank: Serving those Junior Church and Nursery Available Youth Ministry Worship Services Imlay City, MI 48444 Humanity of Lapeer County
MOPS Program 10:30 am & 6:00 pm at the office. Interested parties
in need in Attica Twp, 2-4 pm, Bible Studies Every
Community Mens & Womens Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm 1 Mile South of I-69 Overpass
2nd and 4th Monday Monday and Tuesday Evenings fbc@airadvantage.net can call 810-664-7111 and
Tuesday Morning
Bible Studies
Live Webcasting Sunday all worship services Sunday Worship 10:30 am speak to Carolyn, Cheryl or
Rev. Ron Rouse 810-724-4315 over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont
www.atticaumc.org 17
Come as you are - everyone is welcome!
17 17
Come Grow With Us! 17 Proclaiming the Sovereign Grace of God Phone: 810-724-6999 17
Pete at 810-660-7823.

Dryden Imlay City Sacred Heart GATEWAY ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH
Club News
U.M.C. U.M.C. Catholic Church
ASSEMBLY
(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court Capac, MI
(810) 395-7557
Corner of 4th St. & Almont Ave. 700 Maple Vista, Imlay City
Veterans of Foreign Wars
5394 Main Street - Dryden (Across from the Library) 810-724-1135 2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City (VFW) of Imlay City, Post
www.imlayumc.org 74903 McKay Rd., Romeo Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
810-796-3341 Like Us On Weekday Masses
586.336.4673
Morning Worship - 8:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 2492, 598 N. Almont Ave.
10:30 a.m. Worship Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri 8 am Wed. 10 am Evening Service - 5:00 p.m. (Fairgrounds Rd.) Overseas
Pastor Patricia Hoppenworth First Sat. 8 am
Sunday Mornings
Nursery Available
Weekend Masses
Wednesday Family Night - 6:45 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Veterans Meetings 2nd
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Jr. Church for K-5th grade 10:30 am
Youth Group 6th-12th grade Sat. Vigil Mass 5 pm Adult & Children's Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Supervised child care during all services Thursday, every other month,
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. 5pm-6:30pm Sundays Sun. 9 am - English Children's Church during service. Sunday School 7 p.m.; Post Meetings 1st
EVERYONE WELCOME! Rev. Dr. Marcel Allen Lamb
11 am - Spanish
Confessions 1/2 hr. before each Mass &4pm Sat. COME & MAKE A Phone: 810-724-8110 9:00 a.m. September thru May Thursday every month, 7
810-724-0687 17 Father Paul Ward DIFFERENCE WITH US! 17 Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist Staffed Nursery During Worship 17
17 17 17 p.m.; Auxiliary Meetings 1st
Saturday of every month, 10
West Berlin Imlay City Christ Evangelical First Congregational Church a.m.
Church of Christ Lutheran Church United Church of Christ
U.M.C. 670 N. Van Dyke 1970 S. Almont Ave., Imlay City 275 Bancroft - Imlay City
Almont/Dryden Masons meets
Imlay City, MI 48444 7 p.m. every 2nd Thursday of
201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI
905 Holmes Rd. - Allenton, MI Sunday Service
at corner of Newark Rd.
(Corner of 5th Street) 810-798-8855 the month at Masonic Center
810-724-7855
Corner of Almont Road Bible Study (all ages) 10:00am
Morning Worship 11:00am Sunday School 9:00 a.m. 810-724-6207 Sr. Pastor: Keith Langley in Almont.
810-395-2409 1st Sunday of the
Month Evening Service 2:30pm
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.
Thursday Worship 7:00 p.m.
Sunday School &Morning Adult Group 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship Service at 10:15 a.m.
Nursery available and Jr. Church The Imlay City American
Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Legion Post 135 meets the 2nd
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Classes (all ages) 7:00pm Pastor Rev. Dr. Renee C. Jackson
for ages 3 thru 5th grade
810-724-3306 Jr./Sr. High Youth Group ~ Sundays 6-8pm and last Wednesdays of the
Rev. Curtis Clarke COME WORSHIP WITH US!
Ralph O. Stuebs
Cell-(567) 674-0438 No matter who you are or where you are Kidz 4 Christ ~ Wednesdays 6-7:30pm month at 7:30 p.m. The post is
John Barker, Minister Come to the WELS on lifes journey, you are welcome here!
17
17 17 17 Pre-School - 5th grade 17 located at 212 E. Third Street.
Goodland 17
Family of St. Cornelius St. Nicholas St. John The Holy Redeemer Contact them at 724-1450 or
americanlegionpost135@
Community Christ Catholic Church Catholic Church Evangelist
Lutheran Church - Catholic Church Lutheran Church frontier.com.
Church Missouri Synod
3834 N. Mill Street, P.O. Box 208
Dryden MI 48428
4331 Capac Road 872 Capac Rd. 4538 Dryden Rd. Dryden, MI The Evening Star Quilt Guild
2008 N. Van Dyke www.fmsaints.com
Capac, MI 48014 Allenton, MI 48002
810-395-7074 810-796-3951 meets the last Wednesday of
Box 82 7191 Imlay City Road
Imlay City Weekday Masses: 810-395-7572 www.fmsaints.com www.lutheransonline.com/holyred each month at the Davison
Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer
Imlay City, MI 48444 Bible Study - 9:00 am Wed. & Fri. 8:30 a.m. www.fmsaints.com Weekday Masses: 8:00 am - BIBLE CLASS; 9:30 am - WORSHIP
810.724.1747 Worship Time - 10:30 am Weekend Masses: Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 8:30 a.m. 11:00 am - SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE CLASS Rd. in Davison. Meetings start
Childrens Church - 10:30 am Saturday - 4:30 p.m. Weekend Masses: Weekend Masses: ALL WELCOME!!! at 6:30 p.m. and doors open at
Worship Service: 10:00 am Phone 810-724-2620 Sunday - 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Sunday - 11:00 a.m. Saturday - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday - 9:00 a.m. Pastor Steven Helms 6 p.m. For more info call Lisa,
Pastor Chad Hampton lutheranfamilyofchrist.org 17 Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 17 Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 17 Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 17 Christian Preschool Available 17 810-358-7294.
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Obituaries
~ Elaine Babcock, 89 ~ ~ Patricia Gabbard, 76 ~
Elaine Babcock, age She is survived by her Elaine was preceded Patricia Gabbard, age and Mark (Annie)
89, of Imlay City, husband, Philip Babcock; in death by a granddaugh- 76, of Attica, Michigan, Gabbard of Lake Orion,
Michigan died Saturday, two daughters, Denise ter, Sarah Lynn Babcock; died Tuesday, November MI; one sister, Pauline
November 25, 2017 at her Babcock of Brown City, a grandson, Adam 21, 2017 at McLaren Rommel of Wakefield,
home in Imlay City. MI and Tina (Allen) Babcock; and a sister, Lapeer Region of Lapeer, MI; one brother, Frank
Elaine Mildred Herbert Gingerich of Bonneville, Hazel Zuhlke. MI. Butch (Susie) Kurta of
was born October 4, 1928 KY; four sons, Larry Graveside services Patricia Ann Kurta was Wakefield, MI; eight
in Almont, MI. She is the (Diane) Babcock of were held Monday, born December 2, 1940 in grandchildren, Jessica
daughter of the late Lapeer, MI, Allen (Jenny) November 27 at Imlay Wakefield, MI. She grew (Ryan) Hinman, Tricia
George and the late Edith Babcock of Washington, Township Cemetery. up in Wakefield and grad- (John) McDowell, Megan
(Slater) Herbert. Elaine MI, Dennis (Barb) Reverend Timothy uated from Wakefield Gabbard, Michael
grew up in Almont and Babcock of Ypsilanti, MI Ericson, pastor of the High School. Patricia went (Shannon Grigg) Hintz,
she was a 1946 graduate and Rick (Jan) Babcock Trinity Baptist Church in on to receive her LPN Miranda Hintz, Randi
of Almont High School. the first couple to be mar- of Royston, GA; three Imlay City, officiated. Nursing degree from Gabbard, Taylor Gabbard,
She married Philip Olin ried in the new church in brothers, Dave (Evie) Funeral arrangements Marquette Nursing School and Autumn Gabbard; and
Babcock on November 1948. She was employed Herbert of Davison, MI, were been entrusted to the in Marquette, MI. She four great-grandchildren,
26, 1948 in Imlay City, as a sales clerk at several Donald (June) Herbert of Muir Brothers Funeral married Clennie Garland Kaylee, Julie, Aubrey and
Michigan. They have stores in downtown Imlay Imlay City, MI and Home of Imlay City, 225 Gabbard on July 14, 1962 Alana.
lived in Imlay City for City: Brownites Ronald (Faith) Herbert of N. Main Street, Imlay in Wakefield, Michigan. Patricia was preceded
over 60 years. Elaine was Department Store, Kehoe Hadley, MI. She is also City, MI. Patricia was preceded in in death by her parents
a member of the Trinity Shoes Store (also as a part survived by sixteen grand- Please be sure to sign death by her husband, and her husband, Clennie
Baptist Church in Imlay owner), and Murrys children and thirteen our online register book at Clennie Gabbard on June Gabbard.
City; she and Philip were Womens Clothing Store. great-grandchildren. muirbrothersfh.com 23, 2015. The funeral was held
She was employed as Saturday, November 25,
~ Robert Bob Gillespie, 79 ~ a nurse at McLaren Lapeer
Region (Lapeer General /
2017 at St. Cornelius
Catholic Church, 3834 N.
Robert Bob in Texas and in North Gillespie, Robert Lapeer Regional) in Mill St., Dryden, MI. Rev.
Gillespie, age 79, of Imlay Africa. Gillespie, and Markie Lapeer, MI for 30+ years Fr. Mike Gawlowski offi-
City, Michigan, died He married Donna Gillespie; and nine great- before retiring in 2000. ciated. Interment followed
Wednesday, November 22, Jean Vaughn on December grandchildren, Owen, Patricia was always on at Arcadia Township
2017 at United Hospice 23, 1961 in Lebanon, Isabella, Elden, Ulston, the go. She loved to deco- Cemetery in Lum, MI.
Residence of Marlette, MI. Virginia. They lived in the Ava, Alba, Tysen, Maggie, rate for the holidays; and A Rosary service was
Robert Harold Imlay City, Michigan area and Ryder. was very involved with held Friday, November 24,
Gillespie was born January for 47 years. He was preceded in Seven Ponds Nature 2017 at Muir Brothers
10, 1938 in Marytown, Bob was employed by death by his son, Kenneth Center, volunteering and Funeral Home of Imlay
West Virginia. He was the the Chrysler Corporation, Gillespie, Sr.; and two sis- cooking for various fund- City.
son of the late Kelly and at the 9 Mile and Mound ters, Theda Brumfield and raisers there. Funeral arrangements
the late Ethel (Amburn) plant in Warren, as a weld- Margaret Brumfield. She is survived by one were made by Muir
Gillespie. He grew up in er repairman for 31 years. daughter, Deborah (Mike) Brothers Funeral Home of
Welch, West Virginia and He spent a lot of his A memorial service Hintz of Attica, MI; two Imlay City.
attended Welch High free time hunting and fish- has not been planned at sons, Tim (Miranda) Please be sure to sign
School. ing this time. Gabbard of Lapeer, MI our online register.
Bob proudly served in Bob is survived by his Arrangements were
the United States Air
Force from 1955 to 1960.
wife, Donna (Jeannie)
Gillespie; one son, Mark
Sandy, WV and Carol
Arrant Beckley of WV;
made by Muir Brothers
Funeral Home of Imlay ~ Edna Stoldt, 91 ~
He was a mechanic in the (Angie) Gillespie of four grandchildren, City. Please be sure to sign
Air Force and stationed at Brown City, MI; two sis- Kenneth (Jana) Gillespie, our online register muir- Edna Stoldt, age 91, of and Peggy (Ysedro)
Sheppard Air Force Base ters, Shirley Hall of Big Jr., Michael (Bobbie) brothersfh.com Imlay City, Michigan, died Medrano of Imlay City,
at her home Thursday, MI; one son, Alan L.
November 23, 2017. (Gina) Stoldt of
~ Richard Allen Jurn, 89 ~ Edna Lorraine Stoldt
was born October 14, 1926
Davenport, Iowa; one sis-
ter, Louise Schmitz of
Richard Allen Jurn, Board of Directors (he of Imlay City, MI; also in Thomas, Washington. Bastrop, TX; 16 grandchil-
age 89, of Imlay City, died always was a strong advo- surviving are his grand- She is the daughter of the dren; and several great-
Wednesday, November 22, cate for the needs of sons, Zachary Spryszak late Lewis and the late grandchildren and great-
2017 at Brookdale of Troy Senior Citizens). and Joshua Spryszak. Margaret (Leiter) Brown. great-grandchildren.
Assisted Living Residence Dick loved to hunt Dick was preceded in She grew up in Vaughn, Edna was preceded in
in Troy, MI. Dick was (trips up north and out death by brothers, George WA and was a graduate of death by her husband,
born September 9, 1928 in west) and fish (for walleye Jurn Jr., William Jurn, Vaughn High School. Gordon Stoldt; grandson,
Imlay City, MI. He was in the St. Clair River); he Robert Jurn; and brother- She married Gordon Kyle; two great-grand-
the son of the late George kept up his membership in in-law, James Lahr. Merle Stoldt on December daughters, Denise and
and the late Edna the Jurn family In or The funeral was held 22, 1945 in San Diego, Justine; and her brother,
(Lindstead) Jurn. He mar- Out Hunting Club. Tuesday, November 28 at CA. Edna and Gordon Richard Brown.
ried Ellen Louise Rathka Dick was especially Muir Brothers Funeral moved to Imlay City, The memorial service
on October 24, 1953 in proud of his beloved Home of Imlay City, 225 Michigan in 1947 and will be held 11 a.m.,
Imlay City, MI; his wife, grandsons Zachary and N. Main Street, Imlay have lived here since then. Saturday, December 2,
Ellen, died on September Joshua, who are both City, MI. Rev. Dr. Marcel Edna was employed by 2017 at St. Pauls Lutheran
27, 2009. attending Grand Valley A. Lamb, pastor of the Vlasic Foods as a food Church, 200 N. Cedar St.,
He was employed by He participated in the State University in Grand Imlay City United packager for 10+ years. Imlay City, MI. Pastor
Consolidated Trucking of Imlay City and West Rapids. Methodist Church officiat- Earlier in her career, she Alan Casillas will offici-
Troy as an Over-the-Road Goodland United Dick is survived by ed. Burial followed in was a cook at Bill Greens ate. Interment of ashes will
Truck Driver. He retired Methodist Churches. Dick two daughters, Norma Lee Imlay Township Cemetery, restaurant. She worked in follow at Imlay Township
from Consolidated was very civic-minded, he (Ron) Spryszak of Troy, Imlay City. the Navy yard in Cemetery.
Trucking of Troy in 1990. was elected to the Imlay MI and Sue Anne (Warren) For those wishing to Bremerton, WA during The family will be
He was an over-the-road City - City Commissioner Lake of Chicago, IL; sis- make memorial contribu- World War II. available for visitation
trucker for all of his work- (for several terms), Lapeer ter, Irene Lahr of Harbor tions, we suggest dona- She was a member of 10-11 a.m., December 2 at
ing career. Dick had been County Health Department Beach, MI; sisters-in-law, tions be made to Troy St. Pauls Lutheran Church St. Pauls Lutheran
a member of the Imlay Board of Directors, Lamb- Margaret Jurn of Imlay Beaumont 5 - West and the VFW Ladies Church.
City First Baptist Church. Steele Senior Center City, MI and Phyllis Jurn Oncology Unit. Auxiliary. For a few Those wishing to make
years, Edna was a Girl memorial contributions
~ William Pemberton, 78 ~ Scout Leader.
Edna loved to play
may direct them to The
Leukemia Foundation.
William Pemberton, March 23, 1961 in San (Ron) Ornelas of Wednesday, November Bingo. Funeral arrangements
age 78, of Imlay City, Diego, California. They Littleton, CO and 29, 2017 at Muir Brothers She is survived by four were made by Muir
Michigan, formerly of lived in Plymouth, Jamesena (Lynn) Ingram Funeral Home of Imlay daughters, Lorraine Brothers Funeral Home,
Warren, MI, died Ypsilanti, and Detroit, of Plymouth, MI; three City, 225 N. Main Street, (Daniel) Filer of Imlay 225 N. Main Street, Imlay
Wednesday, November Michigan for short peri- sons: Richard Garduno of Imlay City, MI. Reverend City, MI, Janet (Larry) City, MI.
22, 2017 at McLaren ods of time before moving Denver, CO, Robert Marcel Lamb will offici- Schalau of Imlay City, MI, Please be sure to sign
Lapeer Region of Lapeer, to Warren, MI where they (Janalyn) Pemberton of ate. Interment will follow Marilyn (DeWayne) our online register at muir-
MI. lived for 48 years. He Imlay City, MI, and at Cadillac Memorial Schalau of Howell, MI, brothersfh.com
William David was preceded in death by William Pemberton of Gardens, 38425 Garfield,
Pemberton was born May his wife, Elvinia on Chesterfield Twp., MI; 19 Clinton Twp., MI.
11, 1939 in West August 6, 2009. grandchildren; and 7 The family will be
Frankfort, Illinois. He is He was employed as a great-grandchildren. available for visitation If you want to know it all...
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grew up in West retiring in 2002. While Jim Moorehouse; father: Imlay City.
Frankfort, IL and attended employed at Chrysler, Robert Pemberton; moth- Funeral arrangements TRI-CITY
McKenzie High School. William had also worked er: Fern Pemberton- were made by Muir
He proudly served in as a hi-low driver, crane Moorehouse; and his Brothers Funeral Home of TIMES
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Lessons: Students team up to help those in need

from page 1-A
students exercises in com-
passion will not conclude
with the current year.
In January of 2018,
Almont Middle School
students will participate in
a Pennies for Patients
collection drive to benefit
the Leukemia Foundation.
Its satisfying to see
our students coming
together and reaching out
to others, said Ferman.
We want to remind them
that there is always great
need out there and that
they can help.
Our goal is to involve
the entire student body and
to bring awareness of the
challenges others face in
our country and the
world.
Almont Middle School
Principal Kim
Image provided

VonHiltmayer said stu-

dents showing compassion

Photo provided
for others melds perfectly
with the schools
A new free app from the Lapeer County
ROCKmotto.
Sheriffs Department aims to deliver a range of
By working together, Almont sixth-graders Samantha Leid and Julian Flores-Sinka model
information to county residents.
we can ensure that every favorite hats as part of their Hats for Harveys Heroes fundraiser.
student achieves academic
New App: Public safety and personal success, said
VonHiltmayer. We are a
development of the whole
child in a positive and car-
Our school collabo-
rates with all school stake-
sustain a strong, supportive
school community.
info for community school committed to the ing environment. holders to establish and

from page 1-A spent a lot of time on this.

vides information about

He polled our staff on what
they receive the most Dispatch log...
their Narcotics Hotline and phone calls about,Davis
the Silent Hero tipline, a said.
program intended for chil- In addition to the tradi- Editors note: The fol- 00:02 Attempt Warrant 911 welfare check at Attica Twp.
dren and youth to report tional contact information lowing is a compilation of Pick Up (1800 block Imlay Wheeler and Belle River property damage acci-
school-related incidents. listing, users can also activity and reports from City Rd.) roads in Berlin Twp. dent in the 600 block of S.
Davis said the McKenna access a comment form area police departments: 00:33 Attempt Warrant animal complaint at Cedar St. in Imlay City
intends to personally intro- where they can voice Pick Up (6600 block Cade and Nettney roads in property damage acci-
duce the Silent Hero pro- praise or concerns and In Imlay City: Newark Rd.) Mussey Twp. dent on Imlay City Rd. in
gram to Lapeer County upload related media. Police and emergency 01:42 Missing Person property damage acci- Attica Twp.
students in coming months. The app will also responders responded to (300 block W. Fifth St.) dent at westbound I-69 and noise complaint in the
General statistics from dispatch calls for these 02:19 Drunk Driving Martin Rd. in Mussey Twp. 3000 block of Greenwood
deliver emergency notifica-
incidents, in addition to (Imlay City Rd./N. November 24 Rd. in Attica Twp.
the jail and road patrol tions such as road closures, traffic stops: Summers Rd.) personal injury acci- November 22
units will be posted every wanted or missing persons, November 21 11:45 Property Damage dent on westbound I-69 at property damage acci-
24 hours under the Weve opened it up 04:59 Property Accident (2000 block S. Burt Rd. in Emmett dent on N. Lake Pleasant
Incident Updates tab. to all the police depart- Damage Accident (S. Cedar Almont Ave.) Township Rd. in Attica Twp.
Under Community ments in Lapeer County. St./Newark Rd.) 16:10 Suspicious structure fire in the identity theft in the
News, the department will They can use the app to 11:53 Family Dispute Person (100 block Titus 14000 block of Sullivan 2900 block of Summers
share details of their promote community events (300 block E. Third St.) St.) Rd. in Mussey Twp. Rd. in Attica Twp.
involvement in training or their Most Wanted, 12:58 Found Property 17:06 Property larceny in the 300 sick care for medical
exercises or special events. Davis said. (300 block E. Third St.) Damage Accident (1700 block of E. Aldrich St. in in the 200 block of N. Lake
Their Community The app promises to be 14:02 Property block S. Cedar St.) Capac George Rd. in Attica Twp.
Resources listing includes more comprehensive than Damage Accident (E. 22:25 Malicious civil posting in the 540 November 24
contact information for all the departments current Capac Rd. near N. Cedar Destruction of Property block of N. Neeper St. in alarms in the 7800
of the support groups that website. Currently, site vis- St.) (600 block Westwood Dr.) Capac block of E. Imlay City Rd.
operate in Lapeer County. itors can access the online 14:51 Welfare Check November 26 recovered stolen prop- in Imlay Twp.
The department seeks inmate account system, (100 block E. Capac Rd.) 09:06 Shoplifting erty in the 15000 block of alarms in the 1600
to answer common ques- read the jail rule book and 16:27 Suspicious (1800 block S. Cedar St.) Hough Rd. in Berlin Twp. block of N. Lake Pleasant
tions in their FAQ sec- obtain a property inspec- Person (200 block Cheney 15:26 Animal Problem suspicious circum- Rd. in Attica Twp.
tion. tion request through the St.) (2000 block Cedar St.) stance in the 1200 block of alarms in the 300
The Undersheriff lapeercountyweb.org. 16:59 Property November 27 Berville Rd. in Berlin Twp. block of Graham Rd. in
Damage Accident (600 08:30-09:04 Traffic November 25 Imlay Twp.
block S. Cedar St.) Control (Weston vehicle fire at Boner civil matter in the 4200
Prize: Capac woman a 18:23 Accidental
Property Damage (1700
Elementary)
08:36 Larceny (1100
and Sperry Rd. in Berlin
Twp.
block of Payne Rd. in Attica
Twp.
winner at Doves Market block S. Cedar St.)
Multiple Traffic Stops
block S. Cedar St.)
14:00 Assist Lapeer
structure fire in the
14000 block of Sullivan
hit and run citation on
S. Lake Pleasant Rd. in
throughout the day County Sheriff Department Rd. in Mussey Twp. Attica Twp.
relief to know that we can November 22 with Suicidal Person (M21/ disorderly conduct in welfare check in the
from page 1-A do all of the things weve 00:08 Assist Almont Cade Rd.) the 14000 block of Fulton 4800 block of Newark Rd.
$500,000! As we contin- been working so hard to Police Department with 15:22 Citizen Assist Rd. in Lynn Twp. in Attica Twp.
ued talking I was double do, Reynolds said. Personal Injury Accident (200 block N. Almont Ave.) personal injury acci- November 25
checking the ticket, and I Players have won more (Almont Rd./Kidder Rd.) 15:55 Citizen Assist dent at Mason and Yale suspicious circum-
couldnt concentrate so I than $35 million playing 02:59 Suspicious (200 block White St.) roads in Lynn Twp. stance in the 1900 block of
told my daughter I had to Triple Bonus Cashword, Circumstance (100 block 18:35 Personal Injury animal complaint at S. Cedar St. in Imlay City
go. That is when I saw I which launched in W. Third St.) Accident (S. Cedar St./ Capac and Foley roads in sick care for medical
had missed the letter C in December 2016. Each $10 03:48 Assist St. Clair Newark Rd.) Mussey Twp. in the 3200 block of Hodges
the word watch and real- ticket offers players a County Sheriff Department 21:05 Citizen Assist intrusion alarm in the Rd. in Dryden Twp.
ized I really had won chance to win prizes rang- with Suicidal Person (4300 (1000 block Norlin Dr.) 15000 block of Donald Rd. civil matter in the 3000
$500,000! ing from $10 up to block Cade Rd.) Multiple traffic stops in Mussey Twp. block of Imlay City Rd. in
Reynolds visited $500,000. 06:34 Welfare Check were made throughout the unauthorized driving Attica Twp.
Lottery headquarters Lottery instant games (600 block Maple Vista St.) day. away of a vehicle in the 911 hang up call in the
Tuesday to claim her big may be purchased at 10:40 Property 750 block of Capac Rd. in 800 block of N. Van Dyke
prize. With her winnings, 11,000 retailers across the Damage Accident (600 In St. Clair Berlin Twp. in Imlay Twp.
she plans to pay bills and state. block S. Cedar St.) County: November 26 malicious destruction
take a trip to visit her In 2016, Lottery 11:51 Natural Death Police and emergency disorderly complaint of property in the 600 block
brother out west. players won nearly $817 (200 block Seventh St.) responders responded to in the 790 block of Capac of Westwood Dr. in Imlay
This means so much million playing instant 15:15 Suspicious dispatch calls for these Rd. in Berlin Twp. Twp.
to my family. Its such a games. Circumstance (1900 block incidents, in addition to domestic incident in November 26
S. Cedar St.) traffic stops: the 240 block of Quail Dr. assault and battery in
18:37 Suspicious November 22 in Capac the 3900 block of Five
Officers: New officers Person (1800 block S.
Cedar St.)
car-deer accident at
Martin and Bryce roads in
November 27
missing person in the
Lakes Rd. in Attica Twp.
suspicious circum-
join the ranks in Dryden 21:00 Neglect (300
block Main St.)
Mussey Twp.
disorderly complaint
14000 block of Koehn Rd.
in Mussey Twp.
stance in the 170 block of
S. LakePleasant Rd. in
from page 1-A November 23 in the 110 block of W. Attica Twp.
Chesnutt is the depart- 03:37 Home Invasion Kempf Ct. in Capac In Lapeer County: alarms in the 4700
County. ments newest part-time (100 block W. Third St.) domestic incident in Complaints handled by block of Newark Rd. in
In addition to his road officer. The Lapeer native 06:12 Assist EMS the 14000 block of Gilbert the Lapeer County Sheriffs Attica Twp.
patrol experience, Wilburn has been an officer of the (100 block Seventh St.) Rd. in Berlin Twp. Department, in addition to alarms in the 5000
is also a trained instructor law since 2013. 18:39 Animal Problem warrant arrest in the traffic stops: block of Stanton Lake Rd.
in CPR, AED use and fire- He works in part-time (500 block S. Almont Ave.) 3200 block of Capac Rd. in November 21 in Attica Twp.
arms. capacity for two depart- 21:34 Alarm (6800 Capac property damage acci- family trouble in the
Wilburn is one of two ments in Genesee County block Newark Rd.) animal complaint in dent on Clear Lake Rd. in 1500 block of Mitchell
full-time officers on the as well. November 24 the 2100 block of Sperry Arcadia Twp. Lake Rd. in Attica Twp.
departments roster, joining Dryden currently has 06:17 Alarm (500 Rd. in Berlin Twp. identity theft in the November 27
Jason Jenkins. Chief Pack nine part-time officers and, block N. Cedar St.) November 23 800 block of Brown City operating under the
and Sgt. Shawn Peters Pack notes, theyre looking 12:05 Found Property disorderly complaint Rd. in Imlay Twp. influence of alcohol in the
also hold full-time posi- to fill another part-time (200 block W. Fifth St.) in the 750 block of Capac vehicle lock out in the 7800 block of E. Imlay
tions. slot in the new year. November 25 Rd. in Berlin Twp. 700 block of Candy Lane in City Rd. in Imlay Twp.

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Imlay grad to sign books at library Dec. 2

By Catherine Minolli dogs, who are also his best
cminolli@pageone-inc.com friends. Suddenly, the
sand in the sandbox starts
IMLAY CITY twirling and swirling
Write what you know. around and up pops a
Thats some common dragon named Leopold.
and widespread advice As with the Magic
that writers are encour- Monster Drink, Vince &
aged to follow. Leopolds story involves
For Lindy Harley, fol- lots of magic, magic
lowing that advice is easy. words and adventure.
With two books under her First book penned by Another magical tale Harley says her stories
belt and a third one in the ICHS grad Lindy written by Lindy encourage kids to activate
works, the 1981 Imlay Harley. Harley. their imaginations, some-
City High School grad thing she and her grand-
looks no farther than her the books I use the grand- that monsters come out kids enjoy doing together.

Photo provided
grandkids for inspiration. children and their pets as and dance around on the A little older now, Payton
Harley will be at the characters. walls. does the illustrations for
Ruth Hughes Library on The inspiration for the A magic potion under- Harleys books.
Saturday, December 2, first bookMagic neath the childs bed holds She says she also Childrens book author Lindy Harley will be at
with copies of her books Monster Drinkcame the key to making the enjoys visiting classrooms the Ruth Hughes Library on Dec. 2.
Magic Monster Drink, when her granddaughter monsters disappear. to read her books, and has
and Vince and Leopold. Payton was little. The In Vince & Leopold, donated her stories to area tions, she says. more information visit
Writing has just story is centered around a the story unfolds with schools and libraries. Harley will be at the www.vinceandleopold.
always been a passion of child whos afraid to go to Vince playing in the back- I like to encourage Ruth Hughes Library com or call the library at
mine, Harley says. In bed at night, believing yard with his two pet kids to use their imagina- beginning at 11 a.m. For 810-724-8043.

Volunteers are sought to drive area veterans Academic All-Star

Rides needed to VA facilities in Flint, Saginaw, Detroit, Yale Skye Verschure
Senior ~ Imlay City High School
By Tom Wearing Lapeer VA officials will meet again on informal setting.
twearing@pageone-inc.com say the trips are flexible Thursday, Dec. 14 at 5:15 Refreshments are Skye is the daughter of
and designed to accom- p.m. at the VAoffice at served for those who sign Autumn Culliton.
TRI-CITY AREA modate the volunteers 287 W. Nepessing St. in up in advance of the meet- She has a 4.0 GPA.
The Lapeer County schedule. downtown Lapeer. ing, Skye is a National Honor
Department of Veterans Volunteer drivers will The meetings are con- For further informa- Society member.
is seeking volunteer driv- use one of two department fidential and an opportu- tion, call 810-667-0256 or Her best memory from high
ers to transport veterans vehicles available to trans- nity for veterans to meet email jokreiner@lapeer- school will be taking part in
to and from their VA med- port the veterans to their and discuss issues in an county.org. chemistry experiments and
ical appointments. appointments.
Block grant extends
demonstrations.
Volunteer drivers will For more information Skye envisions a successful life for her to being
pick up veterans at the or to volunteer, call able to achieve my goals.
Lapeer County VA office Jolene Kreiner at 810- One thing on her bucket list is to visit Florida
and transport them to VA
medical facilities in
Saginaw, Detroit, Ann
667-0256 or email
jokreiner@lapeercounty.
org.
Home Heating Credits because its a popular vacation destination and shes
never been there.
Skyes best day ever would be having a bonfire
Arbor, Flint and Yale. Vet-To-Vets to meet TRI-CITY AREA of $44 or $22 this month with friends and family.
Those interested must In another matter per- Approximately 309,000 to help keep their homes If she had $1,000 to give to any cause, she would
undergo background and taining to local veterans, Michigan taxpayers who warm. give it to America Society for the Prevention of
driving record checks to the Lapeer County VAs received Home Heating The payments are the Cruelty to Animals because of her love for animals
qualify as a volunteer. Vet-To-Vet Support Group Credits in 2016 will get an result of a $12 million sup- and desire to help them.
additional one-time credit plemental grant to spend Her plans for the future include attending the
remaining 2017 federal University of Michigan-Flint to obtain a degree in
Low-Income Home chemistry.
Letters: impossible to prove a neg-
ative. Many of the charges
political ends; from both
sides of the political spec-
Energy Assistance
Program block grant dol-
appear, on their face, to be trum. Thus, I am lars received by Michigan.
from page 12-A credible. But, after 40 following the admonition The additional credit will
give Franken and Conyers
a pass.
years, in some cases, with-
out prior mention, it gives
of my 6th grade teacher
and a woman of great wis-
be generated automatical-
ly. Eligible households do
Academic All-Star
IF, any of those persons one pause before jumping dom; Helen Corneil. She not need to do anything to
did what is claimed then on the resign or withdraw said believe nothing that receive the credit.
they shouldnt be in public bandwagon. I have little you hear and only half of
office. The problem is how doubt that there are per- what you see. Words to
Households that had
direct heating obligations
Erika VanDerPloeg
is anyone to know? How sons who would have no live by methinks. such as heating bills that Senior ~ Imlay City High School
do you defend yourself problems with using abso- John L. Lengemann they paid will receive
against such a charge? It is lute falsehoods to achieve Imlay City Erika is the daughter of Lee
$44. Households with and Denise VanDerPloeg.
indirect heating obliga- She has a 3.99 GPA.
Who pays and who gets services
tions heat cost included Erika participates in volley-
in their rent or a heat bill ball, basketball, track, Camp
in someone elses name Overdrive, is a National Honor
The basic function of CEOs and stockholders. Why do the Republicans will receive $22.
government has always About another half trillion think these cuts are justi- Society member and sits on the
Recipients of the addi- Student Councils executive
been to collect taxes and goes to the very, very fied? Because, once again, tional credit are house-
then use that money to pro- wealthy by reducing the they claim that the rich will board.
holds that filed a 2016 Her best memory from high school will be when
vide protection and servic- estate tax. use all this new wealth to MI-1040CR-7 Home
es to us. What tax cut goes to rain money down on the her 4x800 relay team took first at regionals, broke a
Heating Credit Claim and school record and qualified for state competition all
That is why it is impor- the rest of us? Actually, working class. The rich are qualified for the credit.
tant to keep track of WHO most bipartisan analyses awash in money now, and in one race.
Anyone whose origi- Erika envisions a successful life for her to include
pays the taxes and WHO show that the middle class here in Michigan wages nal Home Heating Credit
gets the services. and poor will pay MORE have gone backwards or happiness, family, adventure and doing what
was paid directly to their Ilove.
The Republican taxes. We know that 13 stayed stagnant. It hasnt heat provider will also
Congress is in the process million will lose their med- worked. Obviously, most One thing on her bucket list is to travel to as
have the supplemental many places as possible to experience everything.
of trying to pass a new tax ical insurance if this bill of the rich feel no obliga- payment sent to the heat-
structure and it is important passes. tion to help the working Erikas best day ever would be spent lying on a
ing provider and will boat in Hawaii and going snorkeling.
to see where the money More importantly, this class versus buying them- receive written notifica-
will go. huge tax cut to the rich selves a new yacht. If she had $1,000 to give to any cause, Erika would
tion in a mailing the chose Special Olympics because everyone deserves
They are proposing very likely means less ser- Please call your sena- Michigan Department of
that the government cut vices and protection for the tor. Ask them to make sure the chance to participate in sports and gain the cour-
Treasury is sending this age to lead them to victory.
taxes and bring in 1.5 tril- rest of us. Medicare is this bill doesnt pass. It month. Treasury will mail
lion LESS dollars. Who already predicted to be in only gives to the rich while Her plans for the future include pursuing a degree
checks to all other house- in nursing.
gets to keep this money? the crosshairs, and it is pre- it takes from the rest of us. holds that are eligible for
One trillion of this cut goes dicted it will see huge cuts Carolyn Medland the supplemental Home
to big companies, their in 2018. Lapeer Twp. Heating Credit. Recipients
are encouraged to apply Be part of future at McDonalds
Changes in Tea Party schedule this payment to their heat
bill even if there is no cur- IMLAY CITY McDonalds is encouraging
Just a reminder that due known for bringing togeth- winner announced at the rent balance owed. customers to be a part of the future as they are now
to the holidays we will not er our federal, state, and end of each meeting. There The credit cannot be offering tableside service. The popular restaurant will
be having our usual General local candidates that will be is coffee, water and snacks replaced or reissued. also begin construction on new ordering kiosks.
Meeting in December. asking for your vote in the available for a small dona- Anyone who receives a New kiosks mean more manpower, says
Beginning January upcoming elections. Our tion. utility shutoff notice dur- McDonalds manager Chris Glombowski. We would
2018, we will be back with forums are designed to give Please plan to join us ing the next six months love to have your smiling face be a part of the new and
cannot receive shutoff exciting experience of the future here at McDonalds.
our regular once a month all candidates a chance to and your friends at our
assistance from MDHHS Interested persons are encouraged to stop in and
meetings, on a different present their plans to make monthly Lapeer County
if the credit is not applied apply today. More details on the exciting new changes
meeting day. Our previous things better for us if they Tea Party meeting to get
to their heating bill. will be available soon.
meetings were held the first are elected. Most impor- the most updated news Anyone with questions
Tuesday of each month. tantly we give our audience from your elected officials, on their Home Heating
This year, in an effort to a chance to ask each of our candidates and those
make it more convenient
for everyone, we will have
candidates questions. Its
always better to go to the
involved in making deci-
sions for our hometown.
Credit can contact Treasury
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2018 will be on Tuesday, yourself. Mayfield Township Hall, Tri-City Times Facebook
information regarding heat page and become a follower. Well be posting fre-
January 16, at the same Our Tea Party was cre- 1900 N. Saginaw St., assistance, contact the
place Mayfield Township ated to inform and educate Lapeer. Hope to see you quent news updates, photos and event reminders.
MDHHS energy hotline at You can find us at www.facebook.com/
Hall, 1900 North Saginaw voters about issues in our there. 855-275-6424, Monday
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This is an election year free to the public. We have Lapeer County Tea Party Post your thoughts while logged on or send us an
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the
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Thumb League honorable
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spring TRI-CITY AREA 280 digs, 186 kills, 64 aces Blue Water Area Kayleigh Hudson,
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school record-setting pole City Times All-Area vol- Almont. hitter/outside hitter also five blocks during league
vault clearance of 11 feet leyball squad and the cre- Bussone furnished 381 accumulated 28 service play.
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BWAC recognizes its top golfers

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor

TRI-CITY AREA
The following athletes
earned a spot on the All-
Blue Water Area
Conference girls golf team
which was announced
recently:
First team- Grace
Zimmerman, Almont;
Gabrielle Locke, Armada;
Tyler Kautz, Almont;
Brandi Kautz, Almont;

Photo provided
Lindsey Albrecht, Almont;

Photo by Kevin Kissane

Sydney Marrone, Almont;
Ashlyn Vamvas, Imlay
City; Gillian Nichols,
Imlay Citys Camylle Velazquez Fuentes (fifth from left) and Ericka
Almont; and Emma Waatti,
Lathrop (sixth from left) pose for a team photo at the national meet.
Imlay City.

Lathrop: Imlay grad competes at meet Honorable mention-

Kelsey Hollenbeck, Yale.
Grace Zimmerman, of Almont, lines up a putt at
the state finals this season.
from page 1-B CC (727), Garden City CC pacesetter that day. It

Colby CC (227), South

Plains (288), Lansing CC
(292), Vincennes (314), El
(747), Spartanburg
Methodist (777), North
Iowa CC (788), Muskegon
(797), Mercer County CC
took her 17:24.4 to accom-
plish the feat.
Lathrop, a sophomore,
stopped the watch at
Zimmerman tees it up for Roosevelt
By Kevin Kissane 85 over 18 holes, followed Indiana
Paso CC (326), Trinidad (840), Johnson County CC 20:27.4, leaving her sixth
State JC (340), Iowa (869), DuPage (870), among Lansing Tri-City Times Sports Editor by a closing round 95. (633),
Western CC (371), Butler Indian Hills CC (880), Community College com- That left him fourth on Holy
CC (394), Macomb CC Northern Virginia CC petitors and 121st overall. A L M O N T the Roosevelt University Cross of
(481), New Mexico JC (907), Essex CC (976), Camylle Velazquez Charlton Zimmerman, a squad for the 36-hole Indiana
(499), Mesa CC (506), Harford CC (984), Fuentes, a 2016 graduate graduate of Almont High event. (635),
Ranger (520), Hutchinson Southwestern CC (991), of Imlay City High School, teed it up for the Texas Wesleyan (585) Sterling
CC (521), Cuyahoga Lake County (1,024), School, also is listed on Roosevelt University paced the field assembled. College
(529), Highland CC (532), South Florida State the roster of Lansing mens golf team October They were followed by (647),
Pima CC (543), Hesston College (1,120), Lincoln Community Colleges 23-24 at the Whistling Northwestern Ohio (601), Central Zimmerman
(608), Monroe College College (1,129) and Des womens cross country Straits Intercollegiate Northern Michigan (608), College of
(670), Pasco-Hernandez Moines Area (1,165). squad this fall. She did Tournament. Taylor University (618), Iowa (650), Wisconsin-
State College (710), Adva Cohen, of Iowa not participate at the The Straits Course, at Viterbo University (620), Parkside (654), Grace
NMMI (727), Hawkeye Central CC, was the race national meet. Whistling Straits in Cardinal Stritch College (654), Huntington
University (621), Grand University (661),
View University (622), Roosevelt University
Kohler, Wisconsin, served Embry Riddle Arizona (661), St. Xavier Illinois
as the tournament venue. ((623), Georgetown (678) and Concordia
Zimmerman, a junior, College (625), Indiana University Michigan
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Measel laces up for U of D

By Kevin Kissane at the North Branch High team rec-
Tri-City Times Sports Editor School-based Lapeer ognition in
County Press Invitational, the 400-
ALMONT Rebecca Davison Twilight Classic meter relay
Sahagun Bussone Trieloff Hudson Hull Measel, a 2017 graduate of and a Division 3 regional plus was a
Almont High School, is hosted by Marlette High Tri-City
listed on the roster of the U School; obtained a fourth at Times All-
of D Mercy womens the Shake off the Rust Area sec-
indoor track team this win- Invitational in Davison; Measel ond team
ter. plus added an eighth (earn- choice as a
Last spring Measel reg- ing All-State accolades) at member of Almonts 800-
istered a season-best clock- the Division 3 state meet meter relay.
ing of 46.74 seconds for the hosted by Comstock Park Measel and her U of D
Schenkel Hellebuyck Rinke Vanderploeg Parski 300-meter hurdle race, pav- High School. Mercy teammates open
ing the way to a first at the Measel ended the 2017 their season Saturday,
Friday, May 26 Blue Water campaign as a Tri-City December 1 when they
All-Area: Almont, Dryden lead squad Area Meet of Champions
hosted by Marysville High
Times All-Area first team
selection in the event.
compete at the Blue and
Gold Invitational. South
from page 1-B also furnished 35 aces and tion choice. School. She also earned Tri- Bend, Indiana is where the
collected 16 kills. Ellie She also claimed firsts City Times All-Area first action unfolds.
ond team selection. This ma r ked Parski,
Delaney Hull, Dryden. Hellebuycks second year Capac.
Hull wound up with 55 on Almonts varsity. Parski
kills during league action Hellebuyck completed furnished
this fall. the 2017 campaign as an 137 kills
The 5-9 senior middle All-Blue Water Area this fall.
hitter also amassed 46 ser- Conference honorable men- The 5-8
vice points, including 15 tion selection. senior out- DeHondt
ace serves, and provided 10 Meredith Rinke, side/mid-
blocks. Almont. dle hitter also collected 50 Drydens
This marked Hulls Rinke contributed 217 digs, 45 aces, 17 solo blocks Kelli
third season on Drydens kills for Almont during the and five assisted blocks. Schenkel
varsity. 2017 campaign. This marked Parskis blocks a
Hull ended the year as The 5-10 senior outside third season on Capacs shot during
an All-North Central hitter also provided 141 varsity. a match at
Thumb League second digs, 32 blocks and 12 ace Parski concluded the home this
team choice. serves. year as an All-Blue Water past season.
Kelli Schenkel, This was Rinkes third Area Conference honorable
Dryden. year on Almonts varsity. mention pick.
Schenkel had 48 kills Rinke ended the 2017 Second team- Shelby

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for Dryden during the 2017 campaign as an All-Blue Husovsky, Capac; Sam
campaign. Water Area Conference Hull, Capac; Ally Dean,
The 5-6 junior middle honorable mention choice. Capac; Erin Boettcher,
hitter also supplied 40 ser- Erika Vanderploeg, Dryden; Kaylee Rucker,
vice points, including 13 Imlay City. Imlay City; Nadia Manko,

All-NCTL volleyball team is selected

aces, and notched 13 Vanderploeg supplied Almont; and Rachael
blocks. 466 assists during the 2017 Schapman, Almont.
This was her third year campaign. Coach of the Year- For
on Drydens varsity. The 5-6 senior setter directing Almont to a By Kevin Kissane First team- Carley Rachel Cummings,
Schenkel closed out the also collected 69 digs and 20-19-4 overall mark, an Tri-City Times Sports Editor Smith, Kingston; Madisyn Mayville; Kaylynn Shutz,
2017 campaign as an All- furnished 38 ace serves. 11-3 Blue Water Area Guza, Deckerville; Olivia Deckerville; Maggie
North Central Thumb This was her second Conference showing (good DRYDEN The fol- Espinoza, Deckerville; Warczinsky, Deckerville;
League second team pick. year on Imlay Citys varsi- for third place) and a sec- lowing volleyball players Ellie Preston, North Kelli Schenkel, Dryden;
Jaclyn Hellebuyck, ty. ond at a Class B district, netted an appearance on Huron; Lauren Schrank, Delaney Hull, Dryden;
Almont. Vanderploeg completed Mandy DeHondt earns the All-North Central North Huron; Camryn Kayleigh Hudson, Dryden;
Hellebuyck managed the 2017 campaign as an Tri-City Times All-Area Thumb League Stars MacGuire, Kingston; Liz Binder, Deckerville;
419 digs this fall. All-Blue Water Area Coach of the Year acco- Division lineup which was Lauren Trieloff, Dryden; and Elizabeth Trudeau,
The 5-6 senior libero Conference honorable men- lades. announced recently: and Payton Kolacz, North Huron.
Kingston. Honorable mention-

All-BWAC volleyball lineup chosen Second team- Lauryn

Franzel, Mayville; Abigail
Chappel, Kingston; Grace
Claudia
Deckerville;
Harper,
Erin
Boettcher, Dryden; Lily
Wiley, North Huron; Lyons, Kingston; and
By Kevin Kissane Algonac; Abby Kochan,
Violet Lapp, Deckerville; Alexis Rutter, Mayville.
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Algonac; Meredith Rinke,
Almont; Jaclyn Hellebuyck,
TRI-CITY AREA Almont; Joanne Seefried, MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
The following players Armada; Julia Boushelle, (DNR)
landed a spot on the All- Armada; Shelby Husovsky,
Blue Water Area Capac; Ellie Parski, Capac; NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SURPLUS
Conference volleyball Sydney Soper, Cros-Lex; DNR-MANAGED LAND
team which was announced Lexie Willing, Cros-Lex; LAND TRANSACTION CASE #20170096
recently: Erika Vanderploeg, Imlay
First team- Lizette City; Kaylee Rucker, Imlay NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2133,
Sahagun, Almont; Laurel City; Jenna Schroeder, Part 21, Subpart 10 of Act 451, P.A. 1994, that the DNR proposes to sell
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Mackenzie Desloover, Richmond; Mallory Kean,
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Second team- Jessica Coach of the Year- scheduled at the following date, time and location:
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Weaver, Richmond; Devyn Kerry Dykstra, Yale. December 14, 2017

Gordon, Cros-Lex; Patty BWAC Final Lansing Center
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Miranda Gonyeau, Algonac, 2-12 each. net during a district match versus Marlette. or via telephone at 517-284-5972.

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MUSSEY the October 11th minutes, approve the ALMONT semi-trailer parking prohibition.

TOWNSHIP
MEETING SYNOPSIS
Township board and planning com-
mission meetings scheduled for 2018
as presented, pay the November bills,
TOWNSHIP
ALMONT TOWNSHIP
Section 5. Penalty.
Section 6. Repeal of Ordinance
Nos. 160 and 160.1.
Accounting &
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Trustee Downey called the meet- sented, adjourn the meeting at 8:05 SPECIAL MEETING The undersigned President and

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Sheila McDonald, Clerk in the Tri-City Times on the 29th of Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm,
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PUBLIC NOTICE: uty treasurer. Meeting adjourned at

8:05 a.m.
A complete copy of the above
ordinance is available in the Clerks
office during regular business hours.
Stuart Everette Brazelle as trustee and agent for Paul Bowman-Supervisor
STUART EVERETTE BRAZELLE is filing this notice Carol Hoffner-Clerk
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COOLING SYSTEMS
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BOARD OF REVIEW vehicles; to prescribe penalties for ship property at 13995 Yale Road. ELECTRICAL
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Upcoming Sports Schedule BWAC announces

Girls Basketball
Wednesday, November 29
Bad Axe at Imlay City,
Genesee at Dryden,
7:30 p.m.
Parkway Christian at
City, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 5
Imlay City at Harbor
Almont at Brown City,
7 p.m.
Boys Basketball
its football team
7 p.m. Almont, 7:30 p.m Beach, 7 p.m. Monday, December 4 By Kevin Kissane Richmond; David Kaltz,
Friday, December 1 North Branch at Imlay Dryden at Capac, 7 p.m. Dryden at Memphis, 7 p.m. Tri-City Times Sports Editor defensive tackle,
Richmond; Colton
TRI-CITY AREA McKiernan, defensive end,
Bowling Scores The following football
players were named to the
Richmond; Tyler
Bartolomuci, free safety,
All-Blue Water Area Richmond; Travis Miracle,
Cedar Lanes Womens High Game Peggy
Vandenbossche, 178
Mens High Series
Womens High Game
Rich Cowell, 598
Peggy
Womens High Series Crystal Cramer, 577
Team High Series Tri-County Bank, 2312
Conference lineup which defense end, Yale; Jeffrey
NOVEMBER 29
Womens High Series Betty Shore, 494 Vandenbossche, 232
was announced recently: Ramsey, offensive guard,
Team High Series Charlies Angels, 2099 Womens High Series Peggy Beginners Luck
First team- Nick Yale; and Chris Castro,
Magic Eight
Vandenbossche, 525 1st Place: Shake N Bake Folkerts, wide receiver/ outside linebacker, Yale.
1st Place: Ritzman Floor Covering
Monday Niters Team High Series Charlies Angels, 2003 Mens High Game John Reusser, 253 safety, Algonac; Jack Honorable mention-
Mens High Game Doug Lowe, 279 Jewell, fullback/defensive Colin Stringer, wide
1st Place: Lees Auto Mens High Series John Reusser, 622
Mens High Series John VonZellen, 705 Mens High Game Luther campbell, 247 Monday Niters line, Algonac; Steven receiver/defensive line,
Womens High Game Bobby Jo Long, 183
Team High Series Midwest Comm. Rose, running back/defen-
Mens High Series Sean Washburn, 680 1st Place: Lees Auto Womens High Series Bobby Jo Long, 493 Algonac; Garrett Ruhala,
Const., 2579 Team High Series Lees Auto, 2885 Mens High Game Chris Medaugh, 249 Team High Series Never Wrong, 1787 sive back, Algonac; Jordan running back/defensive
Early Birds
Mens High Series Sean Washburn, 690 Moss, quarterback, back, Almont; Martin
Saturday Night Fever Team High Series BAMFs, 2735 Algonac; Trent Treppa, Saavedra, offensive tackle/
1st Place: Gal Pals
Mens High Game Gabe Bissett, 214
1st Place: FNG Holly Meadows offensive line/linebacker, defensive end, Almont;
Mens High Game Mike Graham, 266 Hits & Misses NOVEMBER 15
Mens High Series Gabe Bissett, 571 Algonac; Michael Jacob Belch, defensive
Mens High Series Chris Griswold, 649 1st Place: Balls Deep
Womens High Game Peggy Womens High Game Debbie Graham, 216 Mens High Game Brian Hill, 255
Nykoriak, offensive line/ line, Armada; Kenneth
Monday Night Trio defensive line, Algonac;
Vandenbossche, 242 Womens High Series Ann Griswold, 540 Mens High Series Mark Tirpak, 679 Simmons, wide receiver/
1st Place: Ideal Climate Control
Womens High Series Peggy Team High Series 9 Pins and a Wobble, 2037 Womens High Game Vanessa Smith, 223 Clay Schapman, quarter- defensive back, Armada;
Mens High Game Scott Cutcher, 268
Vandenbossche, 516 Womens High Series Vanessa Smith, 561 Mens High Series Scott Cutcher, 657
back/ defensive back, Jordan Cherry, linebacker,
Team High Series Gal Pals, 1469 Sunday Funnies Team High Series Dont Give A Split, 2065 Team High Series Ideal Climate Control, 1814
Almont; Drew Schapman, Capac; Thomas Tyson,
1st Place: McIvor Lawn Care offensive guard/defensive defensive end, Capac;
Monday Niters Mens High Game Greg Brazelle, 235 end, Almont; Jacob Tyler Moser, wide receiv-
1st Place: Lees Auto
Mens High Game Jeff Poor, 265
Mens High Series Josh Kreiner, 677 Holly Meadows Tuesday Mens Charter League
1st Place: TLN Hausmann, offensive er/safety; Cros-Lex; Max
Womens High Game Karen Lagness, 201 NOVEMBER 22 Mens High Game Charlie Bligh, 267 guard/linebacker, Almont; Terry, running back/defen-
Mens High Series Chris Medaugh, 684 Womens High Series Karen Lagness, 548 Mens High Series Mike Edgerton, 647 Jace Rinke, running back/ sive back, Cros-Lex;
Team High Series BAMFS, 2944 Team High Series B & M Pro Shop, 2163 Monday Night Trio Team High Series SHL Contracting, 2855 linebacker, Almont; Garrett Snider, safety, Yale;
1st Place: Ideal Climate Control
Jackson Mahaffy, line- Hunter Trombley, running
Cedar Lanes
Mens High Game Matt Wright, 300
Cedar Lanes Mens High Series Matt Wright, 761
Thursday Night Co-Ed
1st Place: Harrington Auto
backer, Armada; Nathan
Nowik, offensive line/line-
back, Yale; Alex Robles,
Imlay City; Jesse Heber,
NOVEMBER 22 NOVEMBER 15 Team High Series Ideal Climate Control, 1959
Mens High Game Nick Cox, 249 backer, Armada; Dylan Imlay City; Eric Barr,
Magic Eight Mens High Series Nick Cox, 663 Szfranski, running back/ Richmond; and Austin
Magic Eight Tuesday Mens Charter League
Womens High Game Debbie Gibbons, 202 Sinda, Richmond.
1st Place: Ritzman Floor Covering 1st Place: Ritzman Floor Covering 1st Place: TLN defensive back, Armada;
Womens High Series Chris Crabtree, 530
Mens High Game Bill Swoish, 270 Mens High Game Aaron Ritzman, 290 Mens High Game Mark Boadway, 278 Marcello Annoni, wide Offensive MVP-
Team High Series Champions Sports Bar, 2093
Mens High Series Nick Cox, 715 Mens High Series Aaron Ritzman, 711 Mens High Series Larry Brennan, 687 receiver/defensive back, Chase Churchill, quarter-
Team High Series Legends Poker Place, 2518 Team High Series Ritzman Floor Team High Series Fosters BlueWater Oil, Armada; Danny Navarro, back, Richmond.
Friday Night Mixed
Covering, 2521 2936
1st Place: Future In-Laws linebacker, Capac; Jordan Defensive MVP- Luke
Early Birds
Mens High Game Duane Jurn, 237 Hellmuth, split end, Capac; Stephenson, linebacker,
1st Place: Gal Pals Early Birds Thursday Night Co-Ed
Mens High Game Dave Bissett, 213 Mens High Series Duane Jurn, 620 Brandon Muzljakovich, Algonac.
1st Place: 3-Ds 1st Place: Harrington Auto
Mens High Series Dave Miller, 577 Womens High Game Cheryl Hill, 210 quarterback, Capac; Joey Coach of the Year-
Mens High Game Gabe Bissett, 203 Mens High Game Chris Breeding, 247
Womens High Game Peggy Mens High Series Gabe Bissett, 542 Mens High Series Guy Chisholm, 646 Womens High Series Kolista Mayhew, 537 Johnston, quarterback, Scott Barnhart, Algonac.
Vandenbossche, 194 Womens High Game Peggy Womens High Game Jen Kuczmanski, 180 Team High Series Future In-Laws, 2082 Cros-Lex; Damian Arnold, Final BWAC
Womens High Series Peggy Vandenbossche, 224 Womens High Series Debbie Gibbons, 467 defensive end/offensive Standings- 1) Algonac,
Vandenbossche, 535 Womens High Series Peggy Team High Series Harrington Auto, 2057 Hollys Angels line, Cros-Lex; Kurt 7-0; 2) Richmond, 6-1; 3)
Team High Series TTMX3, 1505 Vandenbossche, 574 1st Place: Tri-County Bank Townsend, wide receiver, Almont, 5-2; 4) Cros-Lex,
Team High Series Gal Pals, 1482 Friday Night Mixed Womens High Game Marci Upleger, 205 Cros-Lex; Jacob Sergent, 4-3; 5) Armada, 3-4; 6)
Early Thursday 1st Place: Future In-Laws Womens High Series Terri Ritter, 572 running back/defensive Yale, 2-5; 7) Imlay City,
1st Place: Tower Girls Early Thursday Mens High Game Mike edgerton, 233 Team High Series Ritters Critters, 2239 1-6; and 8) Capac, 0-7.
line, Cros-Lex; Curtis
Womens High Game Robin Cary, 212 1st Place: Tower Girls Mens High Series Mike Edgerton, 646
Guys N Dolls
Homer, running back,
Womens High Series Paige Spears, 554 Womens High Game Michelle Sharp, 230 Womens High Game Barb Jurn, 193

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Team High Series Castaways, 2413 Womens High Series Lynn Swoish, 583 Womens High Series Lori Wilkialis, 498 1st Place: GYB Imlay City; Reid Bannister,
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Mens High Series Shayne Malecki, 720
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