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Finding forgiveness
Family of Shirley Pfeil sought leniency for stray
bullet shooter who claimed her life in March
By Catherine Minolli while quietly living her life in Heights—eventually pled guilty
cminolli@pageone-inc.com her Dunn Road home in Riley to careless discharge of a firearm
Township. She was in the kitch- resulting in death, a 2-year felo-

Gas giveaway
Gateway Assembly offers
free gas in Imlay City,
...see page 12
TRI-CITY AREA — Debra
Bishop knows more than a little
something about forgiveness.
The 54-year-old St. Clair County
resident has had her ability to
turn the other cheek tested in
ways most of us don’t ever want
to imagine.
In May, Debra’s mother
Shirley Pfeil was shot to death
en having coffee with her hus-
band of 36 years, Debra’s step-
dad Bill Pfeil. A stray bullet
from target practice shooting at a
nearby home went through the
wall and struck Shirley. She col-
lapsed on impact, and later died
at the hospital.
The shooter—21-year-old
Michael Vultaggio of Sterling
ny; and lying to a police officer,
a 1-year misdemeanor.
Last month, St. Clair County
Circuit Court Judge Daniel Kelly
sentenced Vultaggio to three-
months in jail with work release
privileges. He’s also banned
from ever owning or using fire-
arms for the rest of his life.
Debra knows three months in
Shirley Pfeil
1945-2018
jail in exchange for her precious
mother’s life seems incongru-
ous—and a little light—but she
wants people to know the full
story behind the sentence, and
Forgiveness page 13

Record crowd at fair

New Legacy Ballot full
of decisions
New Legacy Project
to perform in Capac,
...see page 5

to be made
Residents head to polls
on Tuesday, August 7
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
Photo by Jim Lewis

TRI-CITY AREA — In less

than a week, votes will be cast in
the 2018 Michigan primary elec-
Midway a bustling place as the sun begins to set at the Eastern Michigan Fair on Saturday. tion. On August 7, residents in

Not for sale
Man attempting to sell
wolf-dogs facing charges,
...see page 3
This year’s attendance again set a new record. both Lapeer and St. Clair counties
will decide the fate of ballot pro-
Attendance exceeds last year’s record by 10.3% posals and candidates seeking pub-
lic office.
Candidate and proposal pro-
By Maria Brown files have appeared in recent issues
mbrown@pageone-inc.com of the Tri-City Times and what fol-
IMLAY CITY — It was a lows is a recap of what will appear
new year and a new record for on the ballot in the Tri-City area
the Eastern Michigan State Fair. next week.
Gross gate receipt records, newly Candidates
set in 2017, were surpassed last There’s one race each for local
week during the 2018 event, representation in the Michigan
reports Manager Ian Kempf. House, Senate and U.S. Congress.
“We had another wonderful In St. Clair County’s 81st
fair. Last year we hit a high House District, eight Republicans
water mark and we surpassed are vying to move on to the
Photo by Maria Brown

those figures by 10.3 percent this November election.

year,” Kempf noted.
“We had a little bit of rain on
Tuesday but the rest of the week
was absolutely perfect in terms
Tourney title
of weather.”
Enjoying the fine weather on
Thursday was Lapeer’s Chris and
Capac claims title in Beth Skwirsk and their son,
12U tournament, Logan.
It was the first time the fami-
...see page 15 ly had attended the fair.
“I love it,” Beth said.
“My son gets to ride rides
TRI-CITY and he loves seeing the elephants
and camels at the circus.”
TIMES Logan, who uses a wheel-
chair, was able to explore the
midway as part of Special Needs
ONLINE
The GOP field includes Gary
Eisen, John Mahaney, Kenneth
Nicholl, Michael Pratt, Eric
Stocker, Dan Tollis, Dan Turke and
Joel Williams. Whoever tops the
Cortney Varosi of Marlette says she likes to raise and
field in votes will face Democrat
show pigs because of their unique personalities.
Joshua Rivard in November.
Day at the fair. After chatting The 81st District includes
Visit our with Sheriff Scott McKenna, the Lynn, Mussey and Berlin town-
Facebook page family was then headed off to ships and the village of Capac.
The 31st Michigan Senate fea-
enjoy a free hotdog lunch, cour-
to see a video tesy of Imlay City Ford. tures contests on both sides of the
of the Sea Thursday also marked the ticket. Kevin Daley and Gary
Lion Splash first time Chelsea Kreiner of
Brown City had been through the
Glenn are battling for the
Republican nomination while
performance at Democrats Joni Batterbee, Bill
the 2018 Fair.
fairground gates. She was explor-
Record page 13
Decisions page 13

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Imlay voters to decide fire hall millage issue
FACEBOOK Residents invited to August 4 Open House at fire hall
By Tom Wearing weather conditions. If approved by voters,
Horton said Saturday’s a new $3 million building
facebook.com twearing@pageone-inc.com
event offers residents a will be built on a 2.66-acre
/Tricitytimes/ IMLAY CITY — Fire final opportunity to tour
the current hall on Third
site at 571 E. Borland Rd.,
east of Van Dyke (M-53).
Chief Rick Horton is hop-
ing many interested resi- The site was formerly
dents will stop by the fire owned and occupied by
The Tri-City Times hall on Saturday, Aug. 4, the Michigan Dept. of
for an Open House from Natural Resources.
Photo by Debra Wegner

is printed on
recycled paper noon to 4 p.m.
The open house is the
second community event
hosted by Imlay City fire-
fighters in recent weeks.
The first open house
on July 21 drew relatively
few people—possibly due
to that day’s inclement
Street before this
Tuesday’s (August 7) elec-
tion.
On that day, residents
will decide the fate of a
2.0463-mill tax increase to
pay for construction of a
new fire hall.
Cost to taxpayers
Based on the requested
millage, Imlay City home-
owners whose properties
are valued at $100,000 (or
taxable value of $50,000) Imlay City firefighters Jeffrey Marceau and
would pay an extra $102 Mark Bodenbach show how difficult it is for
firefighters in full turnout gear to maneuver
Millage page 13 around the cramped fire hall.
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Man sentenced in death
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By Maria Brown
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TRI-CITY AREA —
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January at Camp Pendleton. The teen accused
of the stabbing pled guilty to one count and
will spend seven years in confinement.
Intoxicated driver wreaks
havoc at the fairgrounds
Davison man, 53, faces multiple charges for endangering fairgoers
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — A
53-year-old Davison man
created a disturbance at the
Eastern Michigan State
Fairgrounds on Thursday,
July 26, that landed him in
Lapeer County Jail.
Police Chief Scott Pike
reported that around 9:12
p.m. the suspect was heard
revving up his truck’s engine
in the fairgrounds’ parking
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When Imlay City Police
Sgt. Tim Wolford arrived
and approached the parked
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sitting behind the wheel and
attempting to place the vehi-
cle in gear.
“The lone occupant
appeared to be very intoxi-
cated,” Pike noted, “and Sgt.
Wolford started to question
the driver through the open
window.”
Pike said the driver ini-
tially did not respond to the
officer, but suddenly put the
truck in gear and began driv-
ing away, dragging Wolford
along.
“Sgt. Wolford was able
to separate himself from the
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will serve seven years of
confinement at Camp
Pendleton. Both Begay and
Barclay-Weberpal were in
the Marine’s infantry school
on the California base in
January when the incident
occurred.
The victim attended
Imlay City High School and
graduated from Almont High
School in 2017. He was a
Wedbsite photo
time by driving to the south
side of the grounds.
It was there, said Pike,
that the suspect’s vehicle
came to rest against a fence
on the south side of the park-
ing lot.
“The suspect then fled
from the truck on foot,” Pike
continued. “But he was
quickly located and appre-
hended by police officers
and (Lapeer County
Sheriff’s) deputies on scene.”
Pike said the suspect was
found to be “highly intoxi-
cated” and a search of his
vehicle led to the discovery
of marijuana and pills.
The suspect, whose
name was not released pend-
ing arraignment, was trans-
ported to and lodged in the
Lapeer County Jail.
The man faces multiple
charges that include: operat-
ing a vehicle while intoxi-
cated; possession of a con-
trolled substance; obstruct-
ing police; felonious assault
with a motor vehicle; and
others.
Pike said it was very
fortunate that neither Sgt.
Wolford or any of the pedes-
trians in the parking lot sus-
tained injuries.
Fair manager responds
In response to rumors
circulating on Facebook,
Fair Manager Ian Kempf
reported that the suspect
never gained entry to the
fairgrounds on July 26.
Nor was the suspect
served alcohol in the Fair’s
beer tent as had been ban-
tered about on social media,
Kempf added.
“He was never in the fair
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in exchange for his plea to
involuntary manslaughter,
additional charges of murder
and obstruction of justice
originally leveled against
Begay were dropped.
The defendant claims he
was joking around and only
intended to poke the victim
with the knife he had recent-
ly purchased, claiming he
didn't realize how sharp it
was.
A GoFundMe account
established after the incident
has raised more than $13,000.
Ethan’s dad, Scott, said that
after paying funeral and trav-
el expenses, the family
planned to put the remaining
funds toward a memorial
scholarship fund that will
help others planning on join-
ing the U.S. Marine Corp.
“Being a Marine was a
dream of Ethan’s for many
years and he was extremely
proud to be serving his coun-
try. Ethan was a vibrant
young man who loved life
and loved his family and
friends,” his family wrote on
the online site.
proper and never in the beer
tent,” said Kempf. “He did
rip threw the parking lot and
was quickly dealt with.”
Kempf acknowledged
the Imlay City Police
Department, Lapeer County
Sheriff Department and
Michigan State Police for
their response and efforts to
minimize the danger to Fair
attendees.
“We work very hard to
keep all the guests safe,” said
Kempf, “and we are very
proud of our record.”
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Area man attempts to sell wolf-hybrids on Facebook
Columbiaville man faces charges after livestock attack
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
LAPEER  COUNTY
— A wolf in a sheep’s or
any clothing is still a wolf
—until proved otherwise.
A Columbiaville man
Alleged wolf-dog hybrid in care of Lapeer
County Animal Control.
Library millage proposal on ballot in Imlay City
Voters to decide renewal plus slight increase
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — The
Ruth Hughes Memorial
Library is seeking commu-
nity support for a combined
millage renewal and .1034
mill tax increase on
Tuesday, August 7.
The library’s current
millage rate of 1 mill was
approved by voters in 2012.
However, the 1 mill is
automatically reduced to
.9966 mills by the state’s
Headlee Amendment roll-
back, approved in 1978.
The requested increase
reflects the library’s loss to
Headlee.
The current millage,
which accounts for 82% of
the library’s operating bud-
get, expires at the end of
School, village candidates
file for November election BEFORE YOU GO
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
TRI-CITY AREA —
It appears races to fill seats
on village councils and
school boards won’t be
hotly contested come
November when voters
head to the polls for the
general election.
Candidates for those seats
were required to file peti-
tions or submit signatures
to the clerk’s office by July
24.
In Capac, three candi-
dates will vie for two seats
on the school board. The
field includes incumbents
Jim Crane and Marie
Killingbeck. John Antilla,
a former board member,
has also filed. The top two
vote-getters will earn six-
year terms.
For the St. Clair
County Community
College board of trustees,
five candidates are seeking
two terms, also for six
years each. The names
include Amy Holmes,
Geof Kusch, Bassam Nasr,
John Ogden and Marcia
Robbins. Ogden currently
sits on the board. Trustee
Deborah Bourgois has
opted to not seek re-elec-
tion to the board but is a
candidate for the 25th
District Senate seat.
In the village of
Capac, no one will chal-
lenge John Grzyb for the
council president job,
has been charged with
attempting to sell wolf-
hybrid puppies on social
media.
Lapeer County
Prosecutor Mike Sharkey
said that under the Wolf-
Dog Cross Act, it is unlaw-
Photo provided
2018.
If voters approve the
1.1 mill proposal for a peri-
od of 10 years (2019-2028),
the millage will bring in
about $384,000 in the first
year.
The proposed .1043
mill increase would trans-
late to about $5 more per
year for homes with a mar-
ket value of $100,000, or a
taxable value of $50,000.
In an earlier interview,
Ruth Hughes Library
Director Tracy Aldrich
alluded to the library’s sig-
nificant loss of revenue in
the aftermath of the 2008
recession.
She said in 2008, the
value of the 1 mill tax trans-
lated to $387,000 in reve-
nues.
However, by 2016 that
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meaning he’ll earn another
four-year term. Five candi-
dates have filed for three
council member seats.
Incumbents Mary Klug,
Patti Weyhrauch and Bruce
Lawrence all hope to earn
another four-year term on
the council. Their chal-
lengers include Debra
Hlubic and Lynne
Mandeville.
In Almont, two candi-
dates are seeking two seats
on the school board. They
include John Miles, the
board’s current secretary,
and Dallas Walton, a
former board member.
Walton will fill the
seat being vacated by
Stephan Manko who,
according to Supt. Dr. Bill
Kalmar, is stepping aside
due to increasing demands
of his law practice.
Manko was appointed
to the school board in
2012.
“Steve was an out-
standing board member.
His commitment to the stu-
dents of Almont, relent-
lessly optimistic belief in
the Almont Community
Schools’ future and sound
advice will be missed,”
Kalmar said.
Walton comes to the
board with prior experi-
ful to own, possess or offer
a wolf or wolf-dog hybrid
for sale.
Sharkey reported that
the animal’s owner, Steven
Shopov, came under the
county’s scrutiny follow-
ing a July 7 incident in
Attica Township, where the
alleged cross-bred animal
and another animal attacked
and killed four roosters,
four fully-grown guinea
fowl and two rabbits.
Following that incident,
Sharkey said Lapeer
County Animal Control
received information that
Shopov had posted pictures
of the alleged wolf-hybrid
puppies for sale for $1,250
on Facebook and Instagram.
“In addition,” said
Sharkey, “his Facebook
page has statements about
having a wolf, pictures of
the wolf near children, his
wolf howling and several
other references to him
owning a wolf.”
On July 11, Lapeer
County Animal Control
acquired a search warrant
and took custody of a
licensed black husky and
another dog purportedly
owned by Geuorgui
Shopov.
Following seizure of
number had shrunk by 15%
to $328,521, a decrease in
revenue of nearly $60,000.
Though property values
have risen slightly in recent
years, Aldrich said the
library cannot keep up with
increasing costs for materi-
als, technology, facility
maintenance and interli-
brary loan delivery.
Add the fact that penal
fine revenues have declined
nearly $20,000 since 2008,
and the Ruth Hughes
Library finds itself at a
financial crossroads.
Aldrich said the library
operates on a tight budget
and needs a slight increase
in millage revenue to sus-
tain operations.
“Our payroll wages are
low and we contract with
outside vendors to save
ence, having served from
2011 to 2013.
The situation is similar
in Dryden where there
won’t be a runoff. Two
seats are up for grabs and
two names will appear on
the ballot—incumbent
Stacey Abromaitis and
newcomer Brian Hickmott.
Hickmott will fill the seat
being vacated by Katie
Giles. Supt. Mary Finnigan
said Giles has opted to
step aside. Abromaitis is
the board’s current trea-
surer.
In Imlay City, recent
appointees Kaylee
Kaeding and Marcel Allen
Lamb have indicated their
wish to complete the
remainder of their terms,
each filing for two two-
year partial terms. The
race for two regular term
seats will include incum-
bents Sharon Muir and
Greg Dennis—the current
president and vice presi-
dent—and lone challenger
Virgil Love.
In the village of
Almont there too aren’t
enough candidates for
open seats. Three candi-
dates—all incumbents—
have filed for four seats.
Those names to appear on
the ballot include Gary
Peltier, current President
Steve Schneider and
Melinda Steffler. It appears
Mary Ligon has opted to
not continue serving on
the council.
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the animals, Shopov
claimed that they had
genetic testing results that
the animal is not a wolf but
a dog.
“However,” Sharkey
noted, “they had previously
represented to Animal
Control officers that the
animal was a wolf-dog
hybrid.
“Appropriately, Animal
Control questioned the reli-
ability of the testing and
submitted a sample to a
California facility to con-
firm the accuracy of the
Shopovs’ claimed test
result.”
Sharkey said violation
of the Wolf-Dog Cross Act
is a criminal misdemeanor
punishable by up to 93 days
imprisonment, 500 hours
community service, loss of
privileges to own any ani-
Photo provided
mal, a fine (of up to $1,000),
plus the costs of prosecu-
tion.
On July 24, Sharkey Another alleged wolf-dog hybrid seized by
authorized criminal charges Lapeer County Animal Control.
against Steven Shopov for
attempting to sell the wolf- stray while not being prop- the animals are proved to
dog hybrids on social erly held on a leash. be wolf-dog hybrids, he
media. That offense is punish- and Animal Control
Pertaining to the July 7 able by up to 90 days in jail Director Dave Eady would
attacks on livestock in and a $100 fine. likely recommend the ani-
Attica Township, Shopov is Sharkey noted that mals be turned over to an
also charged with allowing Shopov is presumed inno- acceptable animal shelter
a wolf/wolf-dog cross cent until proved guilty. or sanctuary rather than be
husky named “Sasho” to Sharkey added that if euthanized.
Township.
Those services include:
ties.
The Ruth Hughes’
•Informational resourc- Imlay City Branch is locat-
es for students of all ages. ed at 211 N. Almont Ave. in
•An extensive digital Imlay City. Call 810-724-
library of e-books, movies 8043.
money,” she said in an ear-
and audiobooks. Hours are Mon., Wed.,
lier interview. “No money •Access to computers, and Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.;
goes for unions, employee the internet, photocopiers and Tues., Fri., and Sat.,
pensions, retirement or leg- and fax machines. from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
acy benefits. There’s sim- •Quiet study and meet- The Attica Township
ply no more meat left on ing places for individuals Branch is located at 4302
the bone. There are no plac- and groups. Peppermill. Rd. in Attica
es left for us to cut.” •Access to educational Township. Call 810-724-
The Ruth Hughes and cultural learning 2007.
Library provides services events. Hours are Mon., Thurs.,
to a District comprised of •Support for communi- from 2-7 p.m.; and Tues.
residents from Imlay City, ty events, including local and Fri. from 10 a.m.-3
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Stabenow to be guest of Econ Club Aug. 9th Talk to us!

By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
LAPEER — U.S.
Senator Debbie Stabenow
will be the guest of the
Economic Club of Lapeer
County Thursday, Aug. 9
at the Lapeer County
Club, 3786 Hunt Rd. in
Lapeer.
Doors open at 11:30
a.m., followed by Sen.
Stabenow’s presentation
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 Page 5-TRI-CITY TIMES-AUGUST 1, 2018

Eight Republicans vie for 81st District seat in St. Clair County
Candidates seek to fill seat vacated by term-limited Dan Lauwers
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
ST. CLAIR COUNTY
— It’s a crowded ballot in
the Republican primary
for the 81st House District
that includes Capac and
surrounding townships.
Whoever emerges
from the field will face off
against Joshua Rivard in
November. The winner of
that contest will assume
the seat currently held by
term-limited Dan Lauwers,
a Republican.
Gary Eisen is a resi-
dent of St. Clair Township
and self-employed busi-
ness owner.
According to the can-
didate’s website, Eisen
considers himself a com-
mon sense conservative
who believes in “the
Constitution, capitalism,
fiscal responsibility, limit-
ed government and rugged
individualism.”
John Mahaney is a
resident of Port Huron and
is employed with Marcotte
Disposal.
Mahaney said he
decided to seek the House
seat because “I know I can
make a difference in
Lansing.”
If elected to office,
Mahaney wants to address
infrastructure needs and
Gary
Eisen
Transportation to update
their list of approved road
materials and allow for
newer technologies that
have better resilience.
As for making health-
care more affordable,
Mahaney believes that it’s
time to cut the red tape,
like excess paperwork,
that practitioners must
wade through.
If elected, Mahaney
said he would be fully
committed to the job.
“I will be a full-time
representative. I want to
meet with township super-
visors and local business
leaders. I am willing to go
out to talk to the people,”
he said.
Kenneth Nicholl is a
resident of Lynn Township
and is currently employed
as superintendent of Yale
Public Schools. He’s been
an educator for more than
30 years.
If elected, Nicholl’s
top priorities would be
Kenneth Michael
Nicholl Pratt
over three decades, I have
devoted my entire career
in working with families,
building relationships, as
well as trust,” he said.
He believes helping
families save money is one
place to start. Nicholl
wants to address auto
insurance costs and roll-
back the state’s income
tax.
“These actions would
continue to spur economic
growth as it would provide
our taxpayers with more
expendable income to use
at their discretion,” he
said.
Michael Pratt resides
in Allenton where he’s
farmed and operated a
trucking business for 23
years.
His priorities in office
would be to fix the roads,
utilize our waterways for
industry and encourage
more vocational education.
Pratt believes it’s time
to give road contractors,
Eric Joel
Stocker Williams
for road repairs.
Pratt also believes
more should be done to
give businesses, especially
local farmers, access to
global markets via the
ships that pass by St. Clair
County.
“There’s no good rea-
son we don’t have a grain
terminal on this side of the
river,” he said. on secondary roads because
As for vocational edu-
cation, Pratt wants to allow
for private interests to
invest in the school system
for such training.
Eric Stocker resides in
Marysville. He was
employed with the state of
Michigan but took a leave
of absence to seek public
office.
“I am excited to listen
to members of the commu-
nity on what issues matter
to them and take those to
Lansing. Together we will
put St. Clair County values
back in the capitol,” he
said.
skilled trades and fix the
state’s no-fault auto insur-
ance system.
“Skilled trades have
long been ignored for the
belief that the only path-
way to success is going to
college. We need to offer
students multiple pathways
to success by including the
skilled trades,” he said.
Dan Turke resides in
China Township where he
serves as township clerk.
He owns and operates a
tractor and farm machinery
repair and implement com-
pany.
Like other candidates,
Turke wants to fix the
state’s roads with a
renewed emphasis on fix-
ing secondary roads.
“We never see a focus
the primary roads are
screwed up,” he said.
His solution for gener-
ating more road funding is
to tax the $40 billion state
fund for no fault and cata-
strophic claims insurance.
“There are hidden
funds all over Lansing. We
have got to stop the bleed-
ing in this state,” he said.
As a seasoned elected
official, Turke says he
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could orient himself in
Lansing with little effort, if
elected.
“I know how govern-
ment works and I could
jump in there and it would
be seamless,” he said.
Joel Williams resides
in Emmett Township. He’s
taught math and science at
Baker College and is a
graduate of Capac High
School.
His priorities in office
would be halt any tax
hikes, support business
interests and protect the
rights of gun owners.
“We need to have fami-
lies keeping more of their
paychecks so they can use
it as they choose. We can
start by keeping a promise
and lowering the tax rate as
promised in the Granholm
era,” he said.
Fixing roads and infra-
structure is one way to bol-
ster business, he believes.
Williams thinks that
the Second Amendment is
in “a precarious position”
and he wants to defend it
plus reform the civil asset
forfeiture system.
Candidate Dan Tollis
could not be reached for
comment by press time.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors need pledges
Former Project Homeless Connect seeks funds to build a warehouse
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
LAPEER COUNTY
— People and families
without a roof over their
heads need assistance all
12 months of the year, so
Neighbors Helping
Neighbors has launched
their Build a Warehouse
campaign.
“We’re in need of a
centrally-located storage
warehouse in Lapeer. This
warehouse would be acces-
sible year-round to any
church or agency dealing
with people in need,” said
Coordinator Ron Belcher.
Neighbors Helping
Neighbors, formerly
known as Project Homeless
Connect, hosts an event
every fall billed as a “one-
stop shop assistance for the
homeless or those at risk
for homelessness” at the
Lapeer Center Building,
and organizers want to do
more for people in need the
other 364 days on the cal-
endar.
“This facility would
house items like—but not
limited to—clothing, blan-
kets and personal care
items,” Belcher said.
“In partnership with
Love INC, we hope to
make this warehouse a true
neighborhood project.”
Dryden names new elementary principal
Karen Roys transitions from classroom
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
DRYDEN — Karen
Roys has been named
Dryden Elementary
School’s new principal.
Roys has taught at the
school since 2003 and suc-
ceeds Brian Tresnak who
accepted teaching and
coaching positions at Imlay
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Connect event every year, including hair cuts. Now the organization
wants to acquire a warehouse to house donations and assist people in
need year-round.
To that end, supporters
are asking for donors to
consider making a $25
quarterly or $100 annual
donation to their Build a
Warehouse campaign.
“Individuals as well as
churches would be wel-
come to contribute,”  he
said.
Belcher reports that
Project Homeless Connect
has helped 1,825 Lapeer
County residents in the last
10 years.
“With this staggering
number, there is a need to
City High School earlier
this year.
The Dryden School
Board approved Roys’ pro-
motion at their regular
meeting in June. Supt.
Mary Finnigan said Roys
will officially start her new
job after returning from
vacation.
“Karen is a phenome-
nal educator. She possesses
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have a permanent building
where those in need can go
to,” he said.
“We have many dona-
tions and nowhere to put
them.”
This year’s event is
slated for November 1
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Attendees can find assis-
tance with employment,
foreclosures, and drug and
alcohol counseling. In
addition free haircuts,
clothing and personal
hygiene products will be
offered.
the knowledge, skills, and
passion to be very success-
ful in this position. She is
well known and respected
in the community,”
Finnigan said.
Most recently, Roys
taught second grade. In her
15-year career at Dryden
Elementary, she’s taught
every grade but kindergar-
ten.
According to her class-
room webpage, Roys
obtained a bachelor’s
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limits. The bulk of the project’s $225,400
cost is being paid for with grant funding
from MDOT. The city’s share of the cost is
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Thinking beyond the box
gram and for half the print price,
‘Road Warrior bicycle tour’ takes WSU president to Imlay & around the state
By Catherine Minolli July 24), hatched while he was serv-
cminolli@pageone-inc.com and will ing as Chancellor at the
take Roy University of Colorado—a
IMLAY CITY — Dr. and his state where the bicycling
M. Roy Wilson isn’t just four com- culture is booming.
thinking outside of the box panions “Every week you can
when it comes to under- through pretty much find an orga-
you can access a digital edition of
standing the needs and Holland Dr. M. Roy nized ride in some part of
concerns of those seeking and Wilson the state,” Wilson says.
Growing strong
higher education, he’s lit- Owosso “When I used to do that, I
erally going beyond the before landing in Imlay would always remark upon
box to do so. And he’s City on Thursday, July 26. the fact that I would meet
An amateur gardener doing it on two wheels. Each stop includes a recep- people in different parts of
finds success in drought, The 64-year-old presi- tion at a community res- the state, and in talking to
...see page 6 dent of Wayne State taurant to share all things them gain a better perspec-
University is stepping out Wayne State with the tive of the entire state. It
of Detroit to embark on his locals. While in Imlay gave me a better perspec-
every week’s newspaper no mat-
Photo provided
second ‘Road Warrior City, Wilson will be at tive as a chancellor of a
bicycle tour’ in an effort to Hiram’s Tavern from 5:30- state university...a better
engage citizens in open 7 p.m., to chat with understanding of people
Wayne State University President Dr. M. Roy and candid dialogue about patrons and visitors. and what their issues and
Wilson on last year’s ‘Road Warrior bicycle higher education. Hitting the road desires were.”
tour.’ This year’s tour makes a stop in Imlay The 500-mile trip Wilson says the Road
City on July 26. began yesterday (Tues., Warrior tour idea was Bicycle tour page 13
ter where you are. Eastern Michigan State
Auction on tap
Buy an animal at Fair
Fair runs though Saturday
to support area youths,
...see page 16
For just $15 for 52 weeks,
New shows, traditional favorites all week in Imlay City
Photo by Tom Wearing
By Tom Wearing
trickling in around 9 a.m. and Circus Pages.
twearing@pageone-inc.com on Tuesday, much larger Tuesday’s activities
numbers began passing culminated with a 7 p.m.
IMLAY CITY — through the turnstiles grandstand rodeo show Large parcel of land on Reek Road behind the
There was a flurry of around noon; just in time presented by the Lost Kroger plaza has been rezoned from R-1 resi-
excitement Tuesday morn- for the opening of the Nations Rodeo Company. dential to B-3 business.
New additions
readers can head to the Tri-City
ing as Eastern Michigan midway rides, petting zoo
Properties rezoned for
State Fair staff prepped This year’s new attrac-
the grounds for its official tions include “Sea Lion
opening in Imlay City. Splash” and “Great
future commercial use
The 2018 Eastern American Sideshow,”
Paving the way
Michigan State Fair runs which appeal to both chil-
through Saturday, July 28 dren and adults.
and features a wide range The “Splash” is a
Imlay City Commissioners
approve work on streets,
of traditional and brand-
new attractions.
California-based attraction
that features live sea lions
Local developer requests and
receives changes to rezoning
Times Web site,
...see page 5 As is the tradition, the showing off their skills for
Fair offers a midway by four daily shows.
Arnold Amusements, The Great American By Tom Wearing future commercial use.
numerous 4-H and FFA- Sideshow includes vin- twearing@pageone-inc.com At LaFontaine’s
sponsored activities, a cir- tage-style acts that will request, both properties
cus (with shows at 5 p.m. conjure up memories of IMLAY CITY — were changed from R-1
and 8 p.m.), fair cuisine, the old-fashioned county
City commissioners last (residential) to B-3 (busi-
nightly grandstand shows fair. Tuesday, July 17 approved ness).
and lots of animals. Fair visitors will also requests from developer The commission
Speaking of animals, notice some physical Paul LaFontaine to rezone agreed to another request
www.tricitytimes-online.com, log
Tuesday’s activities began Ice cream vendor changes and upgrades at two properties on Reek
with the ever-popular Olivia Vanderpoole of the fairgrounds. Road east of M-53 for Rezoned page 13
swine and sheep shows, Bad Axe entices fair- They include two
both of which attracted goers with images of a newly-constructed build-
Big win
Dryden Twp. seeks slight
sizable crowds; as did the ‘banana split’ at the ings for 4-H and FFA
horse show at noon. fairgrounds on
While visitors began Tuesday morning. Fair page 13
Imlay City 10U earns
title in softball,
...see page 17
increase in police millage
into their account and read com-
TRI-CITY Issue to appear on Dryden’s August 7 ballot
TIMES By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
ONLINE DRYDEN TWP. — To
maintain 24 hour police
plete issues dating back to March
coverage, township offi-
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slight millage increase next
month.
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tax bill, going from $200 to in,” Peters noted.
$230. If the township had
“We’re just trying to opted to seek a renewal of
To take advantage of this
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Local Cloverbuds Brantley VanOchten, 6, of North Branch, and William water,” said Sgt. Shawn fund balance would likely
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Daley, Glenn locked in a tight race for senate

Aug. 7 primary election pits a pair of staunch conservatives
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
TRI-CITY AREA —
Two Republicans are
engaged in a tough head-
to-head battle for the 31st
District Senate seat to be
decided in Tuesday’s
August 7 primary election.
The race pits Kevin
Daley of Arcadia Township
versus Gary Glenn of
Midland.
The winner of the
Republican primary will
face one of four Democrats
vying for the Senate seat in
November.
Democrats to appear
on the August 7 ballot
include: Bill Jordan of Bay
City; Cynthia Luczak of
Bay City; Chuck Stadler of
Vassar; and Joni Batterbee
of Goodrich.
Republican Kevin
Daley, 59, previously rep-
resented
Michigan’s
8 2 n d
H o u s e
District
which con-
sists solely
of Lapeer
County.
As a Kevin
member of Daley
t h e vocal,” said Daley. “I said
Michigan House, Daley
served as chair of the
House Agriculture
Committee and was seated
on the Local Government,
Transportation and
Infrastructure, and
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September 2018!
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Education Committees.
A fifth-generation
farmer, Daley was born
and raised in Arcadia
Township and is a lifelong
Lapeer County resident.
He and his wife,
Debbie, have been married
39 years; raised three chil-
dren and have five grand-
children.
“I  have lived in,
worked and served this
community my entire life,”
said Daley. “As a fifth-
generation farmer, I know
our hometown values like
hard work, integrity and
personal responsibility.
“I will bring my com-
mon sense conservative
values back to Lansing to
help create better jobs and
higher paychecks for peo-
ple of the 31st District.”
Daley’s staunch con-
servative positions have
served him well in
Michigan’s predominantly
Republican House of
Representatives.
Listed below are some
of his positions on key
issues taken up by the
House in recent years.
Right-to-Work
“I will not reverse
myself just because oppo-
sition becomes loud and
I would vote for Right-to-
Work and I never flinched.
I voted for it despite heat-
ed opposition and large
demonstrations in Lansing.
“I defend a person’s
freedom to work,” he said.
objects a new lease on life,
while learning a thing or
two about America’s past
along the way.
Mike and Frank have
seen a lot of rusty gold over
the years and are always
looking to discover some-
thing they’ve never seen
before. They are ready to
find extraordinary items
and hear fascinating tales
about them.
American Pickers is
looking for leads and would
love to explore your hidden
treasure. If you or someone
you know has a large, pri-
vate collection or accumu-
lation of antiques that the
Pickers can spend the better
“No worker should be
refused work or fired
because they decide not to
join a bargaining organiza-
tion.”
Jobs/Economy
“Creating more jobs in
Michigan continues to be
my priority,” Daley said.
“We must develop a job
climate that will allow our
children and grandchildren
to stay and work in
Michigan.”
Daley remains com-
mitted to reforming
Michigan’s workforce
development programs to
adapt to the 21st-century. Association, Tri-County
He is a promoter of
the local natural resources
to attract job providers to
the Thumb area by remov-
ing barriers to employ-
ment, enhancing vocation-
al education opportunities
and making Michigan
more competitive.
Agriculture
As one of Michigan’s
leading agricultural advo-
cates, Daley has intro-
duced and had signed into
law three Public Acts to
benefit farmers and agri-
businesses in Tuscola, Bay
and Lapeer counties.
A 38-year member of
the Lapeer County Farm
Bureau, Daley said he
wants to grow Michigan’s
agriculture processing
business.
“The state needs to
have crop processing facil-
ities that are more accessi-
ble to farmers, so they
don’t go out of state to
process their crops.
On taxes
“The government
needs to live within its
means,” said Daley,
“which means we have to
cut taxes and not increase
spending to make
Michigan stronger.”
Gun rights
A strong supporter of
the Second Amendment
and an NRA member,
Daley is endorsed by the
National Rifle Association
and Michigan Coalition of
Responsible Gun Owners.
Education
Daley seeks more edu-
cational opportunities and
choices for parents and
students, increased
The owner of Glenn
Enterprises, he works in
founding member of the
Michigan Freedom to
commercial real estate and Work coalition that
accountability and restrain-
operates a political and launched the successful
ing the costs of college
public relations consulting effort to prohibit compul-
tuition.
business. sory union membership or
Involvement
Since 1999, he has financial support in
•Arcadia Township
also served as the presi- Michigan.
Supervisor, 1995-2008
dent of the American Gun rights
•Arcadia Township
Family Association of A strong supporter of
Treasurer, 1989-1995
Michigan. the Second Amendment
•Arcadia Township
Glenn said he is “more and an NRA member,
Trustee, 1985-1989
in step with the conserva- Glenn was rated 100% by
•Arcadia Township
tive values of Lapeer the National Rifle
Planning Commission,
County voters” than his Association. He is also
1983-1985
opponent. endorsed by the NRA.
•Lapeer County Farm
“Along with now- Trump Republicans
Bureau, 38 years
Congressman Paul Glenn was also recent-
•Former Lapeer County
Mitchell, I was the leader ly endorsed by Michigan
Farm Bureau Board of
of the campaign against Trump Republicans, orga-
Directors
Proposal 1, the $2 billion nized by conservatives,
•Former Lapeer County
roads tax increase that was TEA Party leaders, and
Ag Preservation Board
rejected by 88 percent of veterans of President
•Former President,
Lapeer County voters. Mr. Trump’s successful 2016
Michigan Milk Producers
Daley voted in favor of campaign in Michigan.
that massive tax hike, call- School choice
Local
ing it ‘historic and sustain- Glenn served as presi-
•Former Chair, Board of
able.’” dent of School Choice
Directors, Lapeer County Glenn noted that he is YES! and promoted the
E.M.S. also the co-sponsor of leg- Mackinac Center for
•4-H Dairy Superintendent islation to repeal the new Public Policy’s “Universal
•Right to Life of Michigan tax on retiree pensions, Tuition Tax Credit” to
•National Rifle Association which he said Daley sup- empower parents of all
•Sunrise Lapeer Kiwanis ported. income levels to choose
Club “My intention is to their children’s schools.
•Human Development continue to provide Lapeer He also worked as School
Commission Board of County voters an effec- Choice project director on
Directors; serving Lapeer, tive, conservative voice the Mackinac Center staff.
Tuscola, Sanilac and for their values,” said Hometown Hero
Huron counties Glenn. “Working to bring Glenn was elected to
•Board of Directors; down the cost of auto two terms as a Republican
Habitat for Humanity of insurance; fixing our roads county commissioner in
Lapeer-Tuscola Habitat and bridges; and making the early 1990s, and was
ReStore Michigan as attractive as named “Hometown Hero”
Gary Glenn was first possible for the new good- by Focus on the Family’s
elected to the Michigan paying jobs we need to Citizen magazine and
House of Representatives support our families in “Statesman of the Year”
in November 2014, repre- mid-Michigan.” by a Focus state affiliate.
senting Service to country Health savings accounts
Michigan’s Glenn served eight After authoring the
9 8 t h years in the U.S. Army first Health Savings
District,
w h i c h
includes
Reserves and Army
National Guard, including
Midland’s 1460th
Account plan in America
for county employees, he
was invited to testify
portions of
Bay
Midland
and
Transportation Company,
earning two U.S. Army
Reserve Component
before Congress and was
featured in a news confer-
ence by Republican mem-
counties. Gary Achievement Medals. bers of the U.S. Senate’s
Glenn Glenn He is a member of Finance Committee.
is chair of Midland’s American He served as executive
the House Energy Legion Post 165 and is vice president of a state-
Committee and in his sec- chairman of the state affil- wide agricultural trade
ond term of being on the iate of Sons and Daughters association.
panel. of Pearl Harbor Survivors. Glenn is a member of
He also was named to Marriage definition Midland Baptist Church,
a second term on the He was a co-author of the NRA and was a found-
Military and Veterans the Marriage Protection ing board member of the
Affairs Committee and Amendment to constitu- new Midland Optimist
serves on the tionally define marriage as Club.
Communications and only between one man and He and his wife,
Technology and Insurance one woman, which was Annette, reside in Larkin
committees. passed by voters in 2004 Township and celebrated
Glenn received his and upheld in 2014 by the their 33rd wedding anni-
bachelor’s degree in polit- 6th Circuit U.S. Court of versary in 2016.
ical science with honors Appeals. They have five chil-
from Lenoir-Rhyne Freedom to work dren and four grandchil-
University. In 2011, he was a dren.

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Much to decide at polls Support new fire hall on August 7
this Tuesday, August 7

T
On Tuesday, August 7, As a lifelong resident volunteer firefighters who live.
he things that directly affect our lives the residents of Imlay City and taxpayer in Imlay City, I dedicate themselves to pro- All the preliminary work
will be asked to support a strongly support the millage tecting our lives and proper- and planning have been com-
and lifestyles the most happen on a 2.043 mill ballot proposal to as a way to better protect our ties, our city could become at pleted.
local level—whether it’s public safe- build a new and much-need- residents’ lives and proper- risk in the near future. Now it’s up to Imlay City
ty, zoning, streets and roads, ordinances ed fire hall. ties. With growth of Imlay residents to decide if we want
and the like. Having a say so in how things With new businesses and I do not take this position City inevitable, we need to a new fire hall.
go is an important part of creating a com- a new senior citizen complex lightly. As a concerned resi- provide services and facili- I feel we owe it to our
coming to town in the near dent and Imlay City ties that will serve us well firefighters and to ourselves
munity and lifestyle that’s best for all—and future, our current fire hall Commission member, I have into the future. to support the millage on
we do so by exercising the right to vote. can no longer keep up with seen the inadequacies that A new fire hall would August 7.
On Tuesday, area voters will go to the the needs and demands exist at the current fire hall demonstrate our support for Sincerely,
polls to decide a number of issues ranging required of a modern fire downtown. our firefighters and show our —Al Ramirez
from a millage to build a new fire hall in department. Not only do I support our pride in the community we Imlay City
Imlay City or a sinking fund school issue
on the Dryden ballot. Other important items
on the August 7 ballot include senior mill- Thank you to volunteers, community
age renewals in both Lapeer and St. Clair I would like to thank Lakestone Bank and families at Kids’ Day at the nesses, agencies, and vol-
counties, a public safety millage proposal the many volunteers, com- Trust, once again, gener- Market. unteers to deliver fun and
in Dryden, a millage renewal with a slight munity businesses and area ously supported the annual Michigan Humanities smiles to area residents.
increase to support the Ruth Hughes agencies that work together Ice Cream Social in Council has kindly support- The value of the support
Library in Imlay City, fire and public safety to create so many summer Downtown Imlay City, ed the 2018 Summer given to downtown Imlay
activities for local residents including volunteers to dish Concert Series through City’s summer activities is
millage renewals in Attica, and more. and their families. The time out the cold treat, popcorn funding Rich Eddy’s immeasurable in what they
Voters will also decide who will advance to and commitment they dedi- and balloons. Rockin’ Oldies Band and offer to local families,
the November general election to fill seats cate to making our town, a Botanas El Paiza gra- Guy Louis’ World of Music. businesses and the commu-
in the 81st District State House, the 31st great place to live, work ciously donated homemade These summer event nity.
and play, is greatly appreci- popsicles that were provid- favorites are a great success Sincerely,
District State Senate and the Congressional ated. ed to children attending the due to the kindness and —Sarah Graver
10th District. The Lapeer County Probate I would like to give a Popsicle Plus summer con- generosity of supporters Farmers Market
Judge bench seat is also up for grabs. special thank you to cert and Kids’ Day at the such as Lakestone Bank, Manager and
We’ve been covering these issues and Lakestone Bank and Trust, Market. Botanas El Paiza, Imlay Entertainment
races for the past several weeks, and you’ll Botanas El Paiza, Imlay Imlay City Fire City Fire Dept., and MI Coordinator
City Fire Department and Department quickly Humanities Council. Imlay City Downtown
find additional articles about Tuesday’s the Michigan Humanities stepped up to provide a fire It is always a pleasure Development Authority
election in this issue. For those who’d like Council. truck tour and water fun to to work with local busi- Imlay City
to revisit the issues in their community, the
Tri-City Times Election Blog is available
online at www.tricitytimes-online.com. Nicholl stands out in 81st District race
There, readers will find in depth articles Voting is important! of Columbus, endorsed by will represent our district. Nicholl for 81st
detailing the issues and races they’ll be Out of eight candidates Right to Life Michigan, I have personally met District State
asked to decide in their community. for 81st District Michigan NRA member to name a Mr. Nicholl, finding him Representative.
We encourage all Tri-City area residents House of Representatives few. an excellent choice and Sincerely,
to go out to the polls on Tuesday and have Kenneth Nicholl stands Too many voters fail to my choice. Do vote —David Naeyaert
out. He is the Super- vote in primary elections, and vote for Kenneth Allenton
their voices heard. Remember, not voting intendent of Yale Schools, but the primaries usually
is, indeed, voting to let others decide! 3rd degree member Knights determine the person who
Same old, same old
If any of you remember an attack for a change. The
the first campaign Mr. Gary fact is there are now out-

Manifesting blessings under the Buck Moon

Glenn ran for State House side groups exposing
back in 2014, you’ll start to Glenn’s shady past as a
see a pattern emerge with political lobbyist.
this guy. Apparently it’s perfect-

I
In 2014 he mercilessly ly ok when Glenn does it,
t’s Friday night and Cat
went after his opponent, but it’s somehow become
Stevens is whispering in
Karl Ieuter, from the get- “unfair” when the same is
my ear.
go. From attacking his per- done to Mr. Glenn.
I’m sitting outside at
fectly legitimate American Everywhere Gary
the campfire pit, a bed of
Legion credentials, to the Glenn has gone, a path of
coals glowing orange in
name-calling, Glenn ran a destruction and dirty poli-
the moonlight.
win-at-all-costs campaign. tics has followed. He won
“I’m being followed by
If you look at this year’s at all costs in 2014, prac-
a moon shadow,” Cat’s
state senate primary cam- ticed dirty tricks as a politi-
singing in my head. “Moon
paign, more of the same is cal lobbyist, and is trying to
shadow, moon shadow.
coming from Gary’s side of win with desperate attacks
Leapin’ and hoppin’ on a
things. yet again in 2018. Just
moon shadow, moon shad-
Photo by Catherine Minolli

He’s twisted the truth more of the same, more of

ow moon shadow...”
It’s the kind of summer
evening that makes living
in Michigan so amazing.
The Great Lakes State is a
haven in the summer-
time—from the clear, corn-
flower blue skies to the
earth-scented breeze that
makes the leaves in the
trees dance with abandon
overhead. It’s heavenly,
and I feel
as if I’m
already
there—
heaven
on earth
in my
own
backyard.
Observations in ink... A
glance in
Catherine Minolli the hole
in the sky
above the pond reveals the
full glowing face of the
bright Buck Moon. Also
known as the Blessing
Moon, Friday’s full moon
is a sight to behold, a
blessing in itself, a remind-
er to count our blessings.
We’ve just done that,
along with a little bit of
yoga, a little sangria and
snacks, and a whole lot of
fellowship and conversa-
tion.
It’s the first ever Buck
Moon Celebration at
Peaceful Moon Acres, i.e.
my place, and I’m basking
in the afterglow, and the
light of the full Buck
Moon.
It’s called the Buck
Moon because it arrives
during the time when male
deer, called ‘bucks,’ are
beginning to grow their
antlers. Moon names often
date back to Native
American tribes and early
European settlers to help
Peaceful celebration of Friday’s Buck Moon draws friends together to
help others, and to count blessings.
keep track of seasons and
important events during
those times.
It’s also referred to as
the Blessing Moon,
because of where it falls
on the calendar. July is the
official start of the final
half of the year. With all
the changes that the fall
equinox and then winter
solstice usher in, July is
one of the last few
moments of total summer-
time bliss before things
transform once again. It is
an opportunity to count —
and fully enjoy—your
blessings while you can.
We did just that, and
more on this very special
night.
We start by releasing
something that no longer
serves. I hand out little
The only
sounds are the
birds and the
wind rustling
through the
trees.
slips of paper to each par-
ticipant, asking everyone
to write down something
they’d like to let go of.
This alone provides a
release for the group—a
moment of levity and
laughter.
“Just one thing?”
Marianna asks, grinning as
she looks up from the
small slip of paper in front
of her.
“Yeah,” Lois adds. “Do
you have a legal pad?”
We chuckle and chat
about how much we’d like
to or need to let go of, and
then go about writing.
Later, we physically
release whatever it is by
burning the little slips
around the campfire pit. I
sound a bell as each piece
of paper is released into
the fire.
We step around the
pond, laying our yoga mats
on the mossy ground. I
remember that I should
have raked first when I see
the students picking hand-
fuls of hickory nuts off the
earth from underneath their
mats.
After an intonation of
the Prayer of the Woods,
we practice in the serene
beauty and stillness of
nature. The only sounds
are the birds and the wind
rustling through the trees.
After practice, we dig
into the food and beverag-
es, and then take a moment
to write down something
we’re grateful for, or
something we’d like to
manifest or change in the
coming months. Those
folded, secret slips of
paper are released one by
one into an abalone shell,
then covered by a beautiful
chunk of rose quartz and
left to bathe in the moon-
about his opponent’s
record, he’s besmirched the
name of his opponent, and
he’s broken the rules of a
candidate forum to contin-
uously attack his opponent
to his face.
Along the way Glenn
has also compared his
political opponents to “ter-
rorists: that he wants to
“shoot.” The most interest-
ing part of all this is how
Glenn has cried foul when
he’s on the receiving end of
31st District race ‘dirty’
Regarding the race for
the 31st District State
Senate race, I have known
and liked both men for
many years. I have never
seen such a dirty legislative
campaign as in this state
senate race. Calling your
opponent a swamp snake
with a python slithering
and the opponent’s face
on? Three huge expensive
mailed cards in one day
from “Faithful
Conservatives,” IMHO a
phony left wing tax increas-
Blessings manifesting, ing establishment front for
surrounded with love. influence peddlers who buy
and sell politicians. That
light all weekend long. followed by a call from
Along with sharing the “Michigan Power”—all
energy and experience of supporting Kevin Daley
the Buck Moon and slamming Gary Glenn.
Celebration, the amazing One card Glenn for pay to
Peaceful Moon Yoga stu-
dents raised $75 for
play. Such hypocrisy! Way
over the top!
LACADA. I am in awe. Gary Glenn thinks the
This shared experience U.S. Constitution needs to
on the sacred ground be enforced, not gutted or
where I live has my heart replaced. Kevin Daley sup-
singing and my soul soar- ports new U.S.
ing. Gratitude and bless- Constitutional Convention
ings abound. in these turbulent times—
Email Catherine at
cminolli@pageone-inc.
com. More Letters on next page...
the same…
But it’s starting to look
like Gary Glenn’s string of
luck has finally run out, as
his political antics have
started to come to light. As
it says in Galatians, “A man
reaps what he sows.” Well,
it sure looks like all those
years of sowing dirty poli-
tics have finally caught up
to Mr. Glenn once and for
all.
—Mike Lederer
Midland
way too risky!
The facts are, Gary
Glenn has been a much
more effective legislator
than Kevin Daley was.
Gary was elected
Associated Speaker Pro-
Tem at the beginning of his
2nd term. Kevin never rose
to leadership. Daley takes
credit for Freedom To Work
but we didn’t know until
the vote what he would do.
Glenn was there all the
way. Putting huge taxes on
the ballot was anti-taxpay-
er. Kevin did that.
People in Michigan pay
twice as much for energy as
people in Toledo from the
same utility. The utilities
are embarked on a huge
renewable redundancy that
is not cost effective and
will at least double rates. I
want a champion that will
break up the utility monop-
oly and let the free market
decide where we get energy
from. Sorry, Kevin, this
vote is for Gary Glenn.
—Norm Hughes
Lapeer County

Letters from our readers...
Research candidates, be informed
I like to pride myself on
being an informed voter. It
doesn't take that long to
look into the candidates,
and when electing our lead-
ers that can be important. In
the race for state senate we
should take a closer look at
both Kevin Daley and Gary
Glenn.
When you cut through
the rhetoric you can see the
truth about both men. Gary
Glenn may have engaged in
some dirty and sketchy pol-
itics years ago, but he's not
a snake. Kevin Daley may
have taken money from an
Gary Glenn has my vote
As a paraprofessional
working in the Tuscola
Intermediate School
District, I know the impact
legislators have on public
education.
One legislator who has
improved this sector is
Gary Glenn. He has spo-
ken out against Common
Core; the education of our
children should utilize evi-
dence-based techniques,
not federally mandated,
untested curriculum.
Curriculum should be cho-
sen by a teacher who
knows the needs and learn-
ing styles of students in
their classroom.
Gary Glenn seeks
support on August 7
Editor’s note: The fol-
lowing guest column was
submitted by State Rep.
Gary Glenn, R-Williams
Twp. Glenn is a two-term
lawmaker who serves as
Associate Speaker of the
House Pro Tem and chair-
man of the House Energy
Policy Committee, is a
candidate for the state
Senate seat representing
Bay, Lapeer, and Tuscola
counties.
F or three years, it’s been
my privilege to repre-
sent rural areas of Bay
County in the state House
of Representatives, where
my constant prayer is to
be an effective steward of
the abilities and leadership
opportunity with which
the Lord has blessed me.
Reporters who cover
the state Capitol selected
me from among 55 first-
term state representatives
and senators as the most
effective first-term legisla-
tor in Lansing, and the
American Conservative
Union scored my voting
record the most conserva-
tive in the House three
years running. My record
this term was scored a per-
fect 100% by the
Michigan Chamber of
Commerce and National
Federation of Independent
Business, and 96% by
Michigan Farm Bureau.
You can trust that as state
senator, I'll support the
farms and businesses that
are the lifeblood of our
economy.
My candidacy is
endorsed by Right to Life
of Michigan, and I'm the
only candidate endorsed
by the NRA.
I voted for Sen. Mike
Green’s bill requiring that
county clerks “shall issue”
a concealed pistol license
to any law-abiding citizen
who completes required
training and passes a back-
ground check. My oppo-
nent, Kevin Daley, voted
against that bill.
Along with Paul
Mitchell, I was a leader of
the campaign against
Proposal 1, the $2 billion
roads tax increase rejected
by over 85 percent of vot-
ers in our district in May
2015. Daley voted for that
massive tax increase, call-
ing it “historic.”
If elected to the state
Senate, I’ll support repeal-
ing the tax on retiree pen-
sions. Daley voted for that
tax, unfairly harming
seniors after they’d
retired.
I’ll continue to work
energy company, but he’s
not a corporate shill. Gary
Glenn may come across as
a bit of a bully and may say
some ridiculous things in
order to get attention, but
so does our President.
Kevin Daley may have pri-
maried a fellow Republican
in Mike Green a few years
back, but he's running for
an open seat now.
At the end of the day
both men are slightly dif-
ferent than how they’re
shown. It would be smart
for people to look into the
backgrounds of both them
We need legislators
who communicate with
educators and support their
endeavor to effectively
train students. Gary Glenn
did just that when he toured
the special-needs school I
work at in October of 2017.
He met with administration
and learned about our edu-
cation and therapy servic-
es. This level of personal
interest demonstrates his
care and commitment to
education and educators. I
will proudly vote Gary
Glenn for State Senator on
August 7.
—Timothy Spencer
Caro
to bring down the cost of
electricity for home own-
ers, businesses, and farms.
You should be free to
choose which company
supplies your electricity,
not be forced by law to
buy from Consumers
Energy or DTE.
Michigan Schools Energy
Cooperative, led by
Tuscola ISD Supt. Gene
Pierce, recognized my
leadership in preserving
the limited Electricity
Choice program that’s
saved Bay County public
schools over $560,000;
$1.5 million in Tuscola
County, and $2.2 million
in Lapeer County—sav-
ings that Consumers and
DTE tried to take away.
With your support, I’ll
continue to be a leader in
opposing utility bosses’
high-priced monopoly
scheme.
I’ll also continue to
support reforming
Michigan's automobile
insurance system, the most
expensive in the nation.
This year, I voted for a
tiered-coverage system
that would have given
drivers a choice of cover-
ages at lower cost. It
didn’t pass, but I’m not
giving up.
I’ll vote to cut our
state income tax burden.
President Trump’s tax cuts
proved what will result: a
booming economy and a
surge in creating the jobs
we need in mid-Michigan
to support our families.
Bringing down the cost of
electricity and auto insur-
ance, and reducing our tax
burden, will help working
families, stimulate our
economy, attract new busi-
ness and industry, create
jobs, meaning more peo-
ple employed or running
businesses and paying
taxes.
That’s the only reliable
long-term source of state
funding needed to fix our
roads and bridges, on top
of the record high invest-
ment in infrastructure I
voted to support in this
year’s budget.
I appreciate Sen. Mike
Green’s support of my
candidacy, as well as Sen.
Phil Pavlov, former Sen.
Joel Gougeon of Bay
County, and former Rep.
John Stahl of Lapeer
County.
Please join them in sup-
porting my campaign. I
respectfully ask for your
vote on Tuesday, Aug. 7th.
For more information:
www.GaryGlenn.US.
before making a decision. I
think I tend to side with
Kevin Daley more than
Glenn myself for the sim-
ple fact that Daley has lived
here his whole life and was
very nice when he came to
Supporting Kevin Daley
I will be voting for
Kevin Daley for State
Senate in the Republican
primary on August 7, and, I
hope you do too! Kevin has
integrity, is down to earth,
hardworking, and a com-
mon-sense conservative.
He is a good person who
wants to make a difference
for us.
Not only is Kevin a
man of high character, but
he's a lifetime resident that
understands the people of
this district. He is pro-life,
Glenn a ‘constant force’
Gary Glenn is current-
ly running for a seat in the
Michigan Senate. As
Chairman of the House
Energy Policy Committee
Gary Glenn was a con-
stant force to lower your
Consumers Energy bill.
For that reason,
Consumers Energy does
not like Gary Glenn.
Consumers has an almost
unstoppable ability to
spend your money.
For example, they
have found a way to legal-
ly spend millions of your
money promoting Gary
Glenn's opponent! You
are already paying for the
installation of Smart
Meters which cost more
than $400 each. If you did
not want them Gary Glenn
McCarthy has my vote
Michael McCarthy
graduated from Michigan
State University in pre-med
and psychology. Michael
worked for 33 years as a
physician assistant in rural
and urban community-
based clinics. He was on
the Sanilac County Health
Board for two years and
worked for Sanilac County
Community Mental Health.
Michael was a participant
and volunteer recruiter for
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps,
and medical mission proj-
ects. Michael has been mar-
ried to Ande Gaines
McCarthy, an accomplished
R.N. for 40 years and they
have been blessed with four
children who have grown
to become caring and com-
petent professionals.
I would be hard pressed
to name anyone in our com-
munity who has reached
out to help the needy, poor
or disadvantaged persons
on the level Michael has in
our community. He has
gone to other countries;
eight mission medical clin-
ic sessions in Chiapas,
Mexico and Michigan
Peace team work in Haiti to
help and support others in
need. Michael respects all
life, from unborn until
elderly.
Michael has headed up
Pax Christi in our area for
years and speaks out
Daley not typical politician
My old man used to say
that your best friend could
decide one day to become a
politician, and he’d instant-
ly turn from a good guy to
a crook just for running for
office. Most politicians are
probably like that, but
thankfully we have one
who is better—Kevin
Daley. I’ll be making sure
to vote for Kevin Daley for
our next Senator this
Tuesday.
I don’t always vote
because I don’t always like
the politicians. Kevin
Daley is different. He’s a
down-to-earth farmer guy I
can trust to represent me.
He’s honest, caring, and
looks out for folks like me.
Kevin is not the kind of
guy who is always trying to
my door to talk. But I
encourage you to look into
both men and what they
stand for before making up
your mind for sure.
—Mic Addison
Watertown Township
pro-gun, and pro-farm. He
voted for over a billion dol-
lars in reduced taxes, cut-
ting government fraud and
waste, and helped turn our
state around.
I hope you’ll join me in
voting for an honest and
straight-up guy, Kevin
Daley, in the Republican
primary on August 7. He is
exactly who we need to be
our voice in government.
Sincerely,
—Georgia Wright
Metamora
was able to prevent
Consumers from charging
an ever increasing “meter
reading fee.” Consumers
did not like Gary Glenn.
Before Gary Glenn
Consumers had responsi-
bility for approving expen-
ditures for the Midland
Nuclear plant. Instead of
approving the spending of
the reasonable $272 mil-
lion budgeted for the plant
they approved nearly $5
billion.
Gary Glenn did not
like the fact you are the
only money source for
Consumers who get to add
a 10% profit to any money
they spend (no matter how
wasteful).
—Dr. Eugene Moore
Midland
strongly and has written
often to prevent any kind of
nuclear war.
As a Congressman, he
would advocate requiring
national service for rich
and poor with an
AmeriCorps/Peace Corps
and faith-based mission
option, as well supported as
the Marine Corps. Payment
for college and trade
schools for all who serve—
helping eliminate the bur-
den of student debt. He is
for protecting people’s pen-
sions and social security;
stop raiding them for gov-
ernment debt and private
profit. Michael McCarthy
advocates we should con-
vert the vast amount of mil-
itary dollars spent on weap-
ons programs to meeting
citizens’ real needs—edu-
cation, roads and infra-
structure, family farms,
affordable healthcare, and
renewable energy.
I would advocate you
who read this letter would
consider joining me in vot-
ing on Tuesday, August 7 in
the Primary election on the
Democratic ballot for
Michael McCarthy as a
Representative in Congress
for the 10th District.
Sincerely,
—Peter E. Deegan
Retired St. Clair County
Circuit Judge
Port Huron
grab attention or say “look
at me, look what I did!” He
cares more about getting
stuff done, and getting it
done right, than about who
gets the credit. I bet that’s
because he’s lived on the
same farm his whole life
and knows that it’s more
important to do the job than
get praised for doing it. For
a politician he sure doesn’t
have much of an ego!
I think that's the big-
gest difference in why I’m
voting for Kevin Daley.
Kevin is an upright, good
natured man who I can
trust to vote on things for
our people. model, that is outdated and
When he’s been attacked
unfairly and untruthfully in
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Sunrise musings
M y desk faces west, so
if I’m typing early in
the morning, I miss the
sunrise. But I’ve discov-
ered that
if I peek
out of the
far north
window
and to
the east
at just the
right
moment,
Perspectives...
I can
catch the
Willene Tanis
sun as it
cracks the horizon in all its
glory. That just happened!
By now I’ve lost that win-
dow of opportunity and
would have to go to the
other end of the house to
follow the sun's journey as
it takes over the eastern
sky.
OK. I just did that. I
couldn’t resist! There it
was—bathing the tasseling
corn in the neighbor’s field
with a shimmer of bril-
liance. Probably 60 swal-
lows congregated on the
power lines to take in the
changing panorama as the
morning mist hovered a lit-
tle longer over the far field.
Ode to Purslane
This Persistent Earth
S he yields to my pull,
releases her bounty,
for I've
had
enough
of her
crawling,
sprawl-
ing off-
spring
in my
gardens. Honest Living...
Yet,
her seed Iris Lee Underwood
has a
will,
worships sun and rain,
appears again without
restraint, forgives
another hand
that prefers cultivation
Buyer’s agent complaint
Alex,
I am an agent that
showed one of your list-
ings and my buyer is
interested but I see you
are only offering 1.5%
commission to me. I
don’t feel that is fair to
me as I have been work-
ing with this buyer for 6
months and have shown
them over 20 different
homes. Is your seller will-
ing to pay me 3.0%?
I understand your
reluctance to work for less
than you are used to. FYI,
as the MLS states, there is
an additional 1.5% bonus
to you for any full price
offer. This would compen-
sate you as you are used
to. If you require 3% then
simply write a full price
offer so that my seller is
willing to compensate you
as you request. Another
option is to just collect the
extra fees you require
direct from your client.
There is no reason your
buyer cannot pay you
directly for your services.
You speak of fairness, so I
would love to hear your
explanation on why my cli-
ent (the seller) is obligated
out of a sense of fairness to
compensate you for 6
months of services provid-
ed to your buyer. It wasn’t
my client that had you
driving around to 20 differ-
ent homes over 6 months.
It was your client. Your cli-
ent is the one who hired
you, it should be your cli-
ent paying your fee. I
know for many decades it
was customary for the sell-
er to pay 6% commission
and this covered the fees
associated with both
agents. In my opinion and
under my new business
unnecessary. I have no
issues with a buyer agent
collecting 3% or whatever
they feel is fair for their
Yes! That’s why I like
mornings. (N E V E R
M I N D that pulling back
that east curtain—with the
sun full on it—ALSO
revealed that my windows
are in dire need of wash-
ing!)
Trying to put that last
thought aside for a bit, I’m
choosing instead to zero in
on a few quotes and per-
spectives I’ve heard or read
in the last week—thoughts
worth further reflecting.
A lunch friend sent me
a link to a Detroit Free
Press column with this
heading: “Build a Longer
Table, Not Higher Fences.”
While that’s a lofty per-
spective, and a good one,
it’s just a discussion start-
er—not in and of itself a
solution to anything. Why
do I say that? Because, for
instance, the people at the
one end of a long table
can’t, purely logistically,
hear the folks at the other
end of the table. Smaller
round tables might be bet-
ter places to begin. And
concerning fences? I’m not
exactly sure about that one,
Willene page 11
rather than raw
wild flavor-free
succulent nourishment.
A mother, Earth gives
food for my good
without due respect
for her gift, without
warning for waste
of Portulaca oleracea,
fecund Purslane that finds
Nirvana in my stony
driveway and loamy
lavender fields.
She yields to my pull,
predictable to reproduce
when a seedpod falls,
or a trace
of root in place
to sprout
and grow again.
Email Iris at
irisleeu@sbcglobal.net.
Ask
Alex...
The real
estate and
mortgage
expert!
services. However, you
cannot expect someone
else to pay for it. Each
party should pay for the
services they hired and
received. If you disagree
with my philosophy on this
subject, then I can only
assume you would be okay
with paying my electric
bill for me. If this is the
case, I’ll send them to you
and I thank you kindly!
With my new business
model of only charging
sellers 3% and splitting
that fee with you as buy-
er’s agent then we each get
paid equally 1.5%. If you
require more than that,
then either collect it from
your client directly or write
a high enough offer so that
my seller is willing to pay
you the extra. It is new and
different, but it really is
quite simple and fair for all
parties. While your view is
not unique, most other
agents have responded well
to my new model. I have
$5 million in sales so far
this year and every sale
involved a second agent.
This fact provides the
proof that this model
works. I hope we can work
together on a deal that ben-
efits both our clients.
If you have any real
estate or mortgage related
questions please “Ask
Alex” by email at Alex@
RealtyVolution.com or by
phone at (810) 664-1819.
You may see your question
and answer featured here.
— ADV
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Town Talk
Editor’s note: Due to space
constraints announcements
will be posted one week in
advance of the event. Notices
must be received in writing by
noon Monday prior to the pub-
lication date.
For Senior Citizens
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from
9-10 a.m. at First
Congregational Church in
Almont. Practice led by Dina
Miramonti, RYT.
Imlay City Senior Center
“Texas Hold ‘Em” 12:30 p.m.
For info 810-724-6030.
Dinner and card playing,
50/50 raffle and prizes of high
and low for each table every
3rd Monday at the
Washington Senior Center,
57880 Van Dyke, Washington
Twp., MI 48094, from 4-8
p.m. For info, call 586-752-
6543.
Swing Dance Lessons at the
Port Huron Senior Center,
600 Grand Avenue, Port
Huron, every Tues. from
7:30-9 p.m. and the 1st and
3rd Thurs. of the month from
7:30-9 p.m. with instructors
Lyle Malaski & Kristina
Morton. For info, call 810-
984-5061.
Council on Aging
Membership is open to indi-
viduals 18 and older. The
Capac Senior Center is open
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. week-
days. We offer a variety of
activities such as fitness and
craft classes, a book review
group, cards and bus trips.
For info, call Lori at 395-
7889.
Almont and Dryden area
senior citizens meet the 2nd
Tuesday of the month at 12
p.m. at the Almont Lions
Hall, 222 Water St., for a pot-
luck and program. Call 798-
8210 for more info.
Adults 55 and over are invit-
ed to Berlin Twp. Senior
Center to play cards from
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AREA UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCHES
Attica U.M.C.
27 Elk Lake Road, Attica, MI
(810) 724-0690
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m
Attica Food Bank:
Serving those in 48412,
2-4 pm, 2nd & 4th Monday
of the month.
Community Dinner:
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 4-6 pm
Pastor Ron Rouse
www.atticaumc.org
Dryden
U.M.C.
5394 Main Street - Dryden
810-796-3341
Pastor Patricia Hoppenworth
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
West Berlin
U.M.C.
905 Holmes Rd. - Allenton, MI
Corner of Almont Road
810-395-2409
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
Rev. Curtis Clarke
Goodland
Community
Church
2008 N. Van Dyke
Box 82
Imlay City, MI 48444
810.724.1747
Worship Service: 10:00 am
noon-3 p.m. the 2nd
Wednesday of every month.
Bring a sack lunch, beverages
provided. Senior stretch exer-
cise on Tuesdays 10-11 a.m.
Potluck luncheons will be
served the 4th Tuesday of
every month at noon. For
info, call 810-395-4518.
Ryan Smith, a certified alco-
hol and drug counselor will
be available at the Imlay City
Senior’s Center on the 4th
Thursday of every month
from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Free Meals, Food
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
‘Food for Families’ kitchen is
open to the public for free,
hot meals every Monday and
Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m.
This Heart Loves Food
Pantry is open the 1st
Saturday of each month from
9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Gateway
Assembly Church, 2796 S.
Van Dyke Rd., Imlay City.
The Attica United Methodist
Church will be holding a free
community meal on the 2nd
and 4th Tuesday of each
month from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
For more info please call 810-
724-0690 or visit www.atti-
caumc.org.
The Attica Food Bank at the
Attica United Methodist
Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is
open from 2-4 p.m. the sec-
ond and fourth Monday of
the month. Proof of residency
and need required.
The Capac Community Food
Pantry, 112 S. Main Street, is
open each Wednesday from
1-3 p.m. Please call LOVE,
INC. at 810-245-2414 in
advance to ensure your food
voucher will be received
before you stop in to shop.
Any questions, please call
Joyce Kaufman at 810-395-
7532.
The Capac Kitchen serves
free meals every Tuesday
Capac
U.M.C.
14952 Imlay City Rd., Capac
Church 810-395-2112
Sunday School - 9:15 am - All Ages
Sunday Service: 10:30 am
Junior Church and Nursery Available
Bible Studies Every
Monday and Tuesday Evenings
Tuesday Morning
17
Come as you are - everyone is welcome!
Imlay City
U.M.C.
Corner of 4th St. & Almont Ave.
(Across from the Library)
www.imlayumc.org
Like Us On
10:30 a.m. Worship
Nursery Available
Jr. Church for K-5th grade
Youth Group 6th-12th grade
5pm-6:30pm Sundays
Rev. Dr. Marcel Allen Lamb
810-724-0687
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Family of
Christ
Lutheran Church -
Missouri Synod
7191 Imlay City Road, Imlay City NEW MASS SCHEDULE BEGINNING
Bible Study - 9:00 am
Worship Time - 10:30 am
Children’s Church - 10:30 am
Contemporary Service - Wednesdays 7:00 pm
Phone 810-724-2620
lutheranfamilyofchrist.org
from 4:30-6 p.m. at Zion
United Methodist Church.
Free meals for people in need
are offered at the North
Branch Senior Center on
Monday and Thursday eve-
nings from 5:30-7 p.m. Call
810-441-0322 for more info.
Orchards’ Cupboard Food
Pantry is open the 3rd
Saturday of every month 9
a.m.-noon. Food distributed
at 74903 McKay Rd., Bruce
Twp., 586-336-4673. www.
orchardsonline.org.
Museums
The Dryden Historical
Society meets at 7 p.m. the
first Wednesday of the month
and the museum opens every
Monday from 5:30-7 p.m.
The Capac Historical Society
is open to visitors daily from
1-3 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. on
Sundays. Call 810-395-2859
for more info.
Beginning in April the Imlay
City Historical Museum is
open on Saturdays from 1-4
p.m. and welcomes visitors at
that time. The museum fea-
tures period rooms that
appear as they would have
been prior to the turn of the
20th century and into the
1930s. Fabulous artifacts
greet guests in every room
and transport them back to
when life was a simpler time.
Visitors will find exhibits
relating to railroading, mili-
tary, local history and much
more. Docents are on hand to
answer questions and assist
with research. Stop in and
take a look!
The Almont Community
Historical Society Museum is
open Saturdays from 1-4 p.m.
Please stop by and learn
about your community.
Society meetings are held at
the museum on the second
Monday of the month at 7
p.m. For more info call 810-
796-3355.
Youth Events
Ready, Set, Go! Workshop.
This is a FREE workshop for
3-5 year olds & parents/care-
givers! Enjoy fun projects
that will develop your child’s
skills and prepare them for
school! Children also enjoy a
snack, story time, and a free
book! Call the Family
Literacy Center today to
reserve your seat at 810-664-
2737 and for more info on
St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church
(ELCA)
200 North Cedar (M-53)
Imlay City, MI
810-724-1200
email: nlcc@newlifechristian.net
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Pastor Alan Casillas
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9:30 am 11:00 am
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Sacred Heart
Catholic Church
700 Maple Vista, Imlay City
810-724-1135
Weekday Masses
Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri 8 am • Wed. 10 am
First Sat. 8 am
Weekend Masses
Sat. Vigil Mass 5 pm
Sun. 9 am - English
11 am - Spanish
Confessions 1/2 hr. before each Mass & 4pm Sat.
17 Father Paul Ward
17
Imlay City
Church of Christ
670 N. Van Dyke
Imlay City, MI 48444
Sunday Service
Bible Study (all ages) 10:00am
Morning Worship 11:00am
1st Sunday of the
Month Evening Service 2:30pm
Wednesday Bible Classes (all ages) 7:00pm
810-724-3306
COME WORSHIP WITH US!
John Barker, Minister 17
St. Cornelius
Catholic Church
3834 N. Mill Street, P.O. Box 208
Dryden MI 48428
www.fmsaints.com
810-395-7074
JUNE 30TH and JULY 1ST www.fmsaints.com
Weekday Mass: NEW MASS SCHEDULE BEGINNING
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00 a.m. JUNE 30TH and JULY 1ST
Weekend Masses: Weekday Mass: Thursday 8:00 a.m.
Saturday 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m.
17 Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 17
dates and times. www.widowedfriends.org. Walk-In, Mondays 1-3 p.m.;
By Appointment Only,
Play groups available. Free 6 Widowed Friends invites all Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.-11:30
week sessions. At these FREE widowed to join us for break- a.m. and 4-6 p.m., Thursdays
90-minute playgroups, chil- fast and friendship in a safe 1-3:45 p.m. Hepatitis vaccine
dren will participate in story- setting every 2nd and 4th is now available. For addi-
time, developmentally appro- Monday of the month at 9 tional info, to check if we
priate games and crafts, learn a.m. at Sero’s, 925 Gratiot in accept your insurance, or to
new skills, and enjoy a snack Marysville. For more info,
and social time with other
children. Parents will have
call Julie at 810-388-0868.
schedule an appointment
please call 810-667-0448.
the chance to talk to other Grief Share, a 7/14 series for Free hearing and vision
those that have lost loved
adults with same-age chil- screens for children of pre-
dren. Register now for the ones support group will begin school age are available at the
Sept. 7 at the Imlay City
next session! Numerous loca- Lapeer County Health
tions and dates available. For Senior Center located in the Department. To schedule an
Lamb-Steele building on
more info and to sign up call appointment please call 810-
the Family Literacy Center at Third Street. Pre-register by 667-0448 or 810-245-5549.
810-664-2737. calling Tracy at 810-724-6030
or Ginger Miller at 810-724- Capac Pharmacy is teaming
5772. with Support Million Hearts
Support Groups For those that have experi-
by offering in-pharmacy
blood pressure screenings,
enced the death of a loved 136 North Main St. in Capac,
Grief share. Tuesdays at 1 one, a support group is avail-
p.m., Imlay City Sr. Center, Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
able facilitated by a trained Everyone is invited to come
Lamb Steele building on United Hospice Service
Third St. New series starts and have their blood pressure
(UHS) bereavement volun- read for free.
Aug. 6. For info or to register teer. Marlette Regional
call Tracy at 810-724-6030 or
Hospital, 2770 Main Street in
Ginger at 810-724-5772.
One on one grief counselling.
Marlette, hosts this support
group the 1st Tuesday of each Events
Romeo Washington Parks month in the Administration
Conference Room. For time Corn Roast. Sat., Aug. 4.
and Rec. Both Romeo and 6-7:30 p.m. Holy Redeemer
Washington Activity Centers and more info, call 800-635-
7490 or visit www.marlettere- Lutheran Church, 4538
will offer this service once a Dryden Rd., Dryden.
month, by appointment only. gionalhospital.org.
Entertainment by David
Call 586-752-6543 to sched- TOPS 620 Lapeer weight- Britton. Free. 810-796-3951
ule appointment.
loss group meets Tuesday for info.
nights at the Hunter’s Creek
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Bus trip to Algonac State
meetings are held every Mobile Home Park Club
House, 725 DeMille Rd. in Park. Thur., Aug. 9. Depart
Monday night at 8 p.m. at St. from Romeo Parks and Rec
Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lapeer. Weigh-in from 6-6:30
p.m., meeting from 6:30-7:30 at 9:30 a.m. and from
Imlay City. Washington Parks and Rec at
p.m. For more info call 810-
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 664-7579. 9:45 a.m. Lunch at 11:30 a.m.
with hotdogs and drinks.
and Al-Anon meetings are
Bring a dish to pass.Play
held every Wednesday night
at 8 p.m. at the Capac United Fundraisers games, cards, watch the
sights. Okay to bring a chair
Methodist Church, Capac,
MI. Woman’s Life Chapter 855 is and small cooler. Leave park
collecting bottles and cans all at 2 p.m. Call 586-752-6543
Lapeer Area Citizens Against year long. With your help we for price and to register.
Domestic Assault meets 1-3 can make a difference in
p.m. every Wednesday in the Greektown Casino bus trip.
someone’s life at a time when Saturday, August 11. Benefits
Lapeer Court House for per- they need the most help.
sonal protection order clinic. programing at the Center for
Please consider being part of the Arts: PIX Theatre and
For info 810-246-0632. the bigger picture. Donate
Gallery 194. Cost includes
10A Friday AFG Family your bottles and cans today. player card, food voucher,
For a representative of our
Groups meeting. Imlay City and transportation. Bus
FOC Lutheran Church, 7191 group call 810-392-5136. departs at 10 a.m. from The
Imlay City Rd, Imlay City. The Imlay City Christian PIX in downtown Lapeer and
Contact Ginger Miller at 810- School has discount cards returns by 5 p.m. Call (810)
724-5772 for more informa- available for sale. Proceeds 664-4824 or stop by Gallery
tion. benefit the school’s athletic, 194 to reserve your seat by
music and PE programs. For August 4.
FOR WIDOWED MEN &
WOMEN: Lunch-Cards- more information call Imlay Line Dancing Class - Beginner
Friendship. Join us every 3rd City Christian School, Mon.- and Intermediate.Washington
Tuesday of each month from Fri. 8-4, 810-724-5695. Parks and Rec. Thursdays,
11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cavis 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., July
Medical Care
Pioneer Restaurant, 5600 12 - Aug. 30. 586-786-0131
Lapeer Rd. in Kimball Twp.
48074. No RSVP necessary.
For more info call Joanne K.
Lapeer County Health
Department, 1800 Imlay City Other
at 810-324-2304. This activity Rd., Lapeer - Regular
is sponsored by Widowed Immunization Clinic Hours: Free tutor training for people
Friends, a peer support group (held in 2nd floor clinic area) who would like to help others
in our community improve
English skills. Volunteer
basis. Please call for orienta-
tion before training at 810-
664-2737.
Volunteer for the Habitat for
Humanity of Lapeer County
at the office. Interested par-
ties can call 810-664-7111 and
Blessed Hope
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speak to Carolyn, Cheryl or
Pete at 810-660-7823.
Baptist Church
Club News
1635 Berville Road, Allenton, MI
4411 Newark Road
859 N. Van Dyke Road Pastor Gayle Hortop
Imlay City, Michigan 48444 Phone: (586) 784-5854
Attica, MI 48412
810-724-2702 Sunday School - 10:00 am Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sunday 2:30 pm
Sunday Morning - 11:00 am
Tuesday 7:00 pm Sunday Evening - 6:30 pm (VFW) of Imlay City, Post
www.newlifechristian.net
Friday Youth 7:00 pm Wednesday Evening - 6:30 pm 2492, 598 N. Almont Ave.
Pastor Tim Martin Soul winning is not our (Fairgrounds Rd.) Overseas
Sunday 10 a.m. Service 17 firstapostolichome.com 17 preference, but it’s our priority. Veterans Meetings 2nd
Thursday, every other month,
Imlay City Almont
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St. Nicholas 7 p.m.; Post Meetings 1st
C.R.C. First Baptist Church Catholic Church
Thursday every month, 7
p.m.; Auxiliary Meetings 1st
395 N. Cedar (M-53)
www.imlaycitycrc.org Wayne Boyd, Pastor 4331 Capac Road
Capac, MI 48014
Saturday of every month, 10
a.m.
Worship 10:00 a.m. 881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888
Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Sunday Bible Classes: 9:45 am 810-395-7572 Almont/Dryden Masons
Youth Ministry Worship Services
MOPS Program 10:30 am & 6:00 pm www.fmsaints.com meets 7 p.m. every 2nd
Community Men’s & Women’s Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm Weekday Mass: Friday - 8:30 a.m. Thursday of the month at
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Bible Studies
Live Webcasting Sunday all worship services Weekend Mass: Sunday - 11:00 a.m. Masonic Center in Almont.
810-724-4315 over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont
Come Grow With Us! 17 Proclaiming the Sovereign Grace of God Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 17 The Imlay City American
Legion Post 135 meets the
GATEWAY ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 2nd and last Wednesdays of
ASSEMBLY
(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court • Capac, MI
(810) 395-7557
the month at 7:30 p.m. The
post is located at 212 E. Third
2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City  Street. Contact them at 724-
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 1450 or americanlegion-
Morning Worship - 8:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
post135@frontier.com.
Evening Service - 5:00 p.m. 
Wednesday Family Night - 6:45 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. The Evening Star Quilt Guild
Supervised child care during all services meets the last Wednesday of
Sunday School each month at the Davison
Phone: 810-724-8110 9:00 a.m. September thru May Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer
Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist Staffed Nursery During Worship 17
17 Rd. in Davison. Meetings
start at 6:30 p.m. and doors
Christ Evangelical First Congregational Church open at 6 p.m. For more info
Lutheran Church United Church of Christ
1970 S. Almont Ave., Imlay City 275 Bancroft - Imlay City 201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI
call Lisa, 810-358-7294.
Markets
at corner of Newark Rd. 810-798-8855
(Corner of 5th Street)
810-724-7855 Sunday Worship Service
Sunday School 9:00 a.m. 810-724-6207 at 10:15 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.
Thursday Worship 7:00 p.m.
Sunday School & Morning Adult Group 9:30 a.m. Nursery available and Jr. Church
for ages 3 thru 5th grade
Flea Market, every Sunday.
Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Lapeer Center Building, 425
Pastor Rev. Dr. Renee C. Jackson
Jr./Sr. High Youth Group ~ Sunday’s 6-8pm
County Center St., Lapeer. 8
Kidz 4 Christ ~ Wednesday’s 6-7:30pm
Ralph O. Stuebs
Cell-(567) 674-0438 “No matter who you are or where you are Pre-School - 5th grade a.m.-3 p.m. Up to 75 booths
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St. John The
Evangelist
Holy Redeemer Light of Christ variety of items to the public.
Sponsored by the Lapeer
Lutheran Church Community
Catholic Church
Center Building, a non-profit
organization for 60 years.
872 Capac Rd.
Allenton, MI 48002
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Obituaries
~ William “Bill” Halsey, 71 ~
William "Bill" Halsey,
age 71, of Imlay City,
Michigan, died Thursday,
July 26, 2018 at Henry
Ford Macomb Hospital.
William Frank Halsey
was born February 24,
1947 in Detroit, MI. He is
the son of the late James
and the late Jane
(Czmoluch) Halsey. Bill
grew up in Hamtramck.
He lived in Clinton
Township for a period of
time before moving to the
Imlay City area, where
he's lived for the past 20
years. Bill married Sandra
Jean Stier on March 28,
2008 in Lapeer, Michigan.
He was employed as a
~ David Rinke, 78 ~
David Rinke, age 78,
recently of Lapeer,
Michigan formerly of
Capac, Michigan passed
away Sunday, July 29,
2018, at his home, sur-
rounded by his family. County. He looked like
David Clement Rinke
was born on February 22,
1940 to Clement C. Rinke
and Margaret (DeFour)
Rinke, in Detroit,
Michigan. He graduated in
1958 from St. Clement
High School in Centerline,
Michigan. Dave married
Dorothy Cecelia Romzek
on May 13, 1961 in
Warren, Michigan. He was
a loving husband for 57
years, father of six, grand-
father of eight, great-
grandfather of three, broth-
er, friend of many, and a
man of faith. They lived in
Capac for 36 years before
moving to Lapeer.
Dave is survived by;
his wife Dorothy; children:
Dean and Louann Rinke of
Lynn, Dale and Geri Rinke
of Almont, Daniel Rinke
of Lansing, Joseph and
Prima Rinke of Troy, and
Rosemarie and Josh
Dodson of Oxford; grand-
children: Eric and Melanie
Rinke, Renee and Ruben
Hernandez, Carisa Rinke,
David Rinke, Elizabeth
Rinke, Nikhail Rinke,
Imani Rinke, and Marley
Dodson; and his great-
grandchildren: Aaron,
Benjamin, and Oliver. He
is also survived by his sib-
lings: Dennis Rinke, Diane
Police and fire briefs...
Editor’s note: The fol-
lowing is a compilation of
activity and reports from
area police and fire depart-
ment.
Tailgate stolen from
parked truck
IMLAY TWP. — A
resident in the 2800 block
of N. Blacks Corners Road
told a Lapeer County
Sheriff Deputy that some-
one allegedly stole the tail-
gate from his truck while it
was parked in his driveway.
The man told police
that just after midnight on
July 25 he went outside to
retrieve his phone from the
truck and noticed it was
missing. As he recalls, it
was still on the truck when
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truck driver by Penske
Trucking (formerly Inter
City Trucking) for 40+
years before retiring in
2009.
Bill loved classic cars
and owned a 1947 red
Ford Business Coupe. He
enjoyed camping, the out-
doors, and going up north
to the cabin.
He is survived by; his
wife: Sandra Halsey; one
daughter: Debbie (Ken)
Spindler of Oxford, MI;
three stepsons: Rich
(Shanny) Merlone of
Capac, MI, Chris Merlone
of Volrico, FL, and Jeff
Merlone of Seneca Falls,
NY; two grandchildren:
Hicks, Alan Rinke, Sylvia
Stoddard, Kathleen Lund,
and Steven Rinke.
He was preceded in
death by; his parents:
Clement and Margaret
Rinke; infant daughter:
Marian; infant brother:
Charles; and his brother:
Ronald.
Dave was an award
winning car salesman
known as "The Bald
Eagle". He worked in auto
sales at several dealer-
ships. He started out work-
ing for his father at
Clement Rinke Ford in
Warren; then on to Rinke
Jeep in Mt. Clemens;
Peterson & Son in Lapeer;
Thomas Ford in Lapeer;
and LaFontaine Ford in
Imlay City. Dave retired in
2010 from auto sales; but
remained very active.
Dave served as a faith-
filled member of St.
Nicholas Catholic Church
in Capac, MI. He was also
a hard working farmer,
raising excellent beef cattle
and crops (he was consid-
he went to get his mail ear-
lier that night around 7:30
p.m. No suspects have been
identified.
Car windows
smashed
GOODLAND TWP.
— Police responded to a
business in the 1700 block
of N. Van Dyke on Friday
after a 33 year-old Attica
Twp. man broke the win-
dows out of a vehicle. The
suspect was an employee of
the business but was recent-
ly fired.
A deputy made contact
with the suspect who agreed
to clean out the victim’s car
and provide money to have
the windows repaired in
lieu of facing criminal
charges.
Claire Spindler and Zach
Chuba; six step-grandchil-
dren; and his pets: Stanley,
Scottie, Allie, Abie, and
Evie.
Bill was preceded in
death by; his parents:
James and Jane Halsey; his
daughter: Sandie Chuba;
and his sister.
A memorial is being
planned for a later date.
Funeral arrangements
were made by Muir
Brothers Funeral Home,
225 N. Main Street, Imlay
City, MI.
Please be sure to sign
our on-line register at
muirbrothersfh.com
ered a "cow whisperer"),
and trained dogs (a "dog
whisperer"). Dave was
also a dedicated leader in
the 4H program for Lynn
Township and St. Clair
James Dean and raced
cars as a young man,
but retired from selling
cars to restore antique
tractors.
A Memorial Mass will
be held 10:00 a.m.,
Saturday, August 11, 2018
at St. John the Evangelist
Catholic Church, 404 N.
Dayton, Davison, MI.
Rev. Fr. John Machiorlatti
will officiate. The
family will be available
for visitation 2-5 and
6-8 p.m., Friday, August
10 at Muir Brothers
Funeral Home, 225 N.
Main Street, Imlay City,
MI and 9-10 am, Saturday,
August 11, at St. John the
Evangelist Catholic
Church.
A Celebration of Life
will take place at 6:30
p.m., Friday, August 10 at
Muir Brothers of Imlay
City.
Those wishing to make
memorial contributions
may direct them to:
Servants of the Word, P.O.
Box 39, Dexter, MI 48130.
Funeral arrangements
were made by Muir
Brothers Funeral Home of
Imlay City.
Please be sure to sign
our on-line register at
muirbrothersfh.com
Willene:
from page 9
but I do know if
I’m travelling a steep
mountain highway I’m
extremely happy to see a
guard rail. And even my
best friends know my door
will be locked to them at
night unless they let me
know in advance they're
coming.
Here are a couple other
quotes worth contemplat-
ing.
“There was an explo-
sion in the print shop and
out came a Webster’s.”
“Overheard at the zoo:
‘Am I my keeper’s broth-
er?’”
I know—tongue-in-
cheek humor, but worth
some mulling over.
Email Willene at
willenetanis@aol.com.
played dirty himself. That’s
a kind of guy I can get
behind. Unlike most politi-
cians who are in it for the
money or the name, Kevin
is just one of us. And that’s
why I’ll be voting for him
this Tuesday for Senator.
—Alan Poehl
North Branch
Dispatch log...
Editor’s note: The fol-
lowing is a compilation of
activity and reports from
area police departments:
In Imlay City:
Police and emergency
responders responded to
dispatch calls for these
incidents, in addition to
traffic stops.
July 26
•00:13 Stalking (600
block Metcalf St.)
•01:52 Suspicious
Person (1900 block S.
Cedar St.)
•07:56 Animal Abuse
(300 block W. Capac Rd.)
•15:27 Attempt Warrant
Pick Up (300 block Main
St.)
•16:15 Sexual Assault
(600 block Dewey St.)
•21:14 Chase/Pursuit
(Capac Rd./Fairgrounds
Rd.)
•Multiple traffic stops
were made throughout the
day.
July 27
•10:37 Alarm (1700
block S. Cedar St.)
•11:58 Suspicious
Circumstances (100 block
Bancroft St.)
•14:06 Personal Injury
Accident (500 block S.
Cedar St.)
•16:00-00:00 - Fair
Detail (100 block Midway
St.)
•16:19 Personal Injury
Accident (1800 block S.
Cedar St.)
•19:47 Threats (100
block N. Almont Ave.)
•22:18 Welfare Check
(6600 block Newark Rd.)
•22:22 Noise Complaint
(400 block Colonial Dr.)
•23:47 Fight (500 block
S. Almont Ave.)
•Multiple traffic stops
were made throughout the
day.
July 28
•00:49 Noise Complaint
(500 block Townsend Dr.)
•03:50 Medical Assist
(300 block E. Third St.)
•09:16 Harassment Call
(1700 block S. Cedar St.)
•11:40 Private Property
Damage Accident (1700
block S. Cedar St.)
•13:18 Private Property
Damage Accident (Capac
Rd./Fairgrounds)
•13:46 Larceny (500
block S. Cedar St.)
•14:08 Medical Assist
(100 block Grove Ave.)
•16:00-00:00 - Fair
Detail (100 block Midway
St.)
•16:19 Welfare Check
(100 block Midway St.)
•19:49 Suspicious
Person (100 block E. Capac
Rd.)
•21:54 Fraud (1900
block Hickory Ln.)
•22:36 Welfare Check
(500 block W. Borland Rd.)
•Multiple traffic stops
were made throughout the
day.
July 29
•01:56 Breaking and
Entering (100 block E.
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•09:07 Medical Assist
(200 block E. First St.)
•16:54 Alarm (1900
block S. Cedar St.)
20:30 Threats (600 block •sick care for medical
•N. Cedar St.)
•21:14 Domestic (200
block S. Almont Ave.)
•Multiple traffic stops
were made throughout the
day.
July 30
•08:58 911 Hang Up
(7700 block Shawn Dr.)
•09:40 Alarm (1800
block S. Cedar St.)
•Multiple traffic stops
were made throughout the
day.
In St. Clair
County:
Police and emergency
responders responded to
dispatch calls for these
incidents, in addition to
traffic stops:
July 27
•domestic incident in
the 500 block of S. Main
St. in Capac
•assist citizen in the
100 block of E. Church St.
in Capac
•property damage acci-
dent at westbound I-69 and
Capac Rd. in Mussey Twp.
•suspicious circum-
stances on eastbound I-69
and Martin Rd. in Mussey
Twp.
•car-deer accident at
Foley and Capac roads in
Mussey Twp.
July 28
•assist citizen in the
4300 block of Capac Rd. in
Mussey Twp.
•intrusion alarm in the
200 block of N. Neeper St.
in Capac
•suspicious circum-
stances at eastbound I-69
and Capac Rd. in Mussey
Twp.
•property damage acci-
dent at eastbound I-69 ramp
and Capac Rd. in Mussey
Twp.
•fireworks complaint in
the 830 block of Capac Rd.
in Berlin Twp.
July 29
•domestic incident in
the 14000 block of Fox
Ridge Lane in Berlin Twp.
•car-deer accident at
Capac and Yale roads in
Lynn Twp.
•domestic incident in
the 7200 block of Cade Rd.
in Lynn Twp.
In Lapeer
County:
Complaints handled by
the Lapeer County Sheriff’s
Department, in addition to
traffic stops:
July 24
•suspicious circum-
stances on N. Van Dyke
Rd. in Imlay Twp.
•sick care for medical
in the 2500 block of S.
Lake George Rd. in Attica
Twp.
•abandoned auto on
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westbound I-69 in Attica
Twp.
•welfare check on N.
Summers Rd. in Attica
Twp.
on S. Lake Pleasant Rd. in
Attica Twp.
July 25
•property damage acci-
dent on Lum Rd. in Arcadia
Twp.
•stalking in the 5100
block of Hunters Creek Rd.
in Attica Twp.
•animals at large in the
4300 block of Peppermill
Rd. in Attica Twp.
July 26
•sick care for medical
in the 6900 block of
Wheatland Dr. in Almont
Twp.
•suspicious circum-
stances in the 7200 block of
Webster Rd. in Almont
Twp.
•property damage traf-
fic accident on E. Imlay
City Rd. in Imlay Twp.
•family trouble in the
4000 block of Lakewood
Lane in Attica Twp.
•cruelty to animals in
the 300 block of W. Capac
Rd. in Imlay City
•animals at large on
Imlay City Rd. in Attica
Twp.
•juvenile complaint on
Imlay City Rd. in Attica Twp.
•alarms in the 100
block of S. Lake Pleasant
Rd. in Attica Twp.
July 27
•property damage acci-
dent on Atwell Road in
Attica Twp.
•animals at large in the
300 block of W. St. Clair
St. in Almont
•alarms in the 3500
block of N. Summers Rd.
in Attica Twp.
July 28
•driving while license
suspended on Lum Rd. in
Arcadia Twp.
•alarms in the 7400
block of E. Imlay City Rd.
in Imlay Twp.
•welfare check in the
100 block of Midway Dr. in
Imlay City.
•vehicle off the road-
way on Belle River Rd. in
Attica Twp.
July 29
•fireworks complaint
on N. Doran Rd. in Imlay
Twp.
•suspicious circum-
stances on Cedar Lake Rd.
in Arcadia Twp.
•welfare check on N.
Van Dyke Rd. in Imlay
Twp.
•alarms in the 4200
block of Welch Rd. in
Attica Twp.
•assist other law
enforcement on S. Summers
Rd. in Attica Twp.
July 30
•juvenile malicious
mischief in the 2500 block
of Winslow Rd. in Attica
Twp.
•subpoena delivery in
the 3300 block of Sickles
Dr. in Attica Twp.
Page 12-TRI-CITY TIMES-AUGUST 1, 2018
31st District Dems eye Senate seat on Aug. 7
Four Democrats vying to take
on Republican in November
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
TRI-CITY AREA —
Though a Republican
stronghold, four Democrats
are running for the 31st
District Senate seat in
November.
However, only one of
the four will have the
chance to face either Kevin
Daley or Gary Glenn.
Democrats to appear on
the August 7 ballot include:
candidates Joni Batterbee
of Goodrich; Bill Jordan
of Bay City; Cynthia
Luczak of Bay City; and
Chuck Stadler of Vassar.
Democratic Senate
candidate Joni Batterbee,
47, resides in Goodrich and
is employed as an elemen-
tary school paraprofession-
al educator, whose priori-
ties include the safety of
students.
A in clean energy to provide
member of
‘Moms
Demand
Action for
Gun Sense
in
America,’
Batterbee Joni
stands with Batterbee
students
and teachers who are say-
ing “enough” to school
violence.
“I will help make
schools safe by passing red
flag laws and universal
background checks,” said
Batterbee. “And I will
Legal Announcements
CITY OF
IMLAY CITY
NOTICE:
CITY COMMISSIONER
NOMINATING
PETITIONS ARE NOW
AVAILABLE AT THE
CLERK’S OFFICE
Four commission seats will be
filled at the City Election to be held
on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Eligibility for Office of City
Commissioner: Any qualified voter
who has been a resident of the City of
Imlay City for one (1) year and is not
in default thereto.
Nominating petitions shall be
signed by not less than 25, nor more
than 50, qualified voters of the City.
Petitions must be returned to the
City Clerk’s Office by 4:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, August 7, 2018.
Petition signers are reminded
that no person shall sign his name to a
greater number of petitions for the
office than four - the number of offic-
es available.
Section 3.3 of the City Charter
specifies that all City officers shall
run on a non-partisan basis. Section
3.5 specifies that the City Commission
shall consist of seven members, one of
whom shall be elected by the
Commission as the City Mayor.
Commissioner Terms - the three
top vote recipients shall have a four-
year term while the fourth top vote
recipient will serve a two-year term.
The two-year term commissioner seat
will expire in November 2020 and the
four-year term commissioner seats
will expire in November 2022.
Section 3.7 states that the City
Clerk will accept only nomination
petitions which conform to the form
provided by the Clerk’s Office.
Petition forms are available Monday
through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until
4:30 p.m. at City Hall, 150 N. Main
ALMONT TOWNSHIP
POLLING LOCATION
CHANGE
Polling Location for the Aug. 7, 2018 Prima-
ry Election will be at the ALMONT TWP FIRE
HALL, 7487 TUBSPRING RD. This is a onetime
move. The Nov. 6, 2018 General Election will be
held at the permanent location at the Almont Town-
ship Hall, 819 N Main St.
Carol Hoffner
Almont Township Clerk
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work to end the NRA’s
grip on our government
and help to stop gun deaths
in Michigan and in our
country.”
She also advocates for
the rights of workers, fair
trade for farmers, health
care, wage equality,
Medicaid for all, women’s
rights and efforts to
improve Michigan’s and
the nation’s aging infra-
structure.
“Our Union workers
need their pensions funded
and our public schools
need to be fully funded.
“We must protect the
rights of the disabled, the
elderly, mentally ill and
America’s veterans.
“I believe in science
and in protecting our envi-
ronment,” she continued.
“Michigan must decrimi-
nalize Marijuana, invest in
biodegradables, and invest
revenue for our future.
“And we must repeal
the ‘Trump Tax Scam’
before we see another
recession,” Batterbee
warned.
“Those important
accomplishments will once
again give Michigan a pro-
ductive edge as a leader in
successful economic
growth in the United
States,” she said. “If you
elect me, these priorities
will be made possible.”
Democratic candidate
Bill Jordan has lived in
Bay County his entire life
St., Imlay City, MI, 48444.
Please contact the City Clerk
with any questions at (810) 724-2135.
Lynn Eutsler
City Clerk
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ATTICA
TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
SPECIAL LAND USE
ATTICA TOWNSHIP
PLANNING
COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that the
Attica Township Planning
Commission will hold a public hear-
ing on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at
7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
meeting agenda allows, at the Attica
Township Hall, 4350 Peppermill
Road, Attica MI 48412. The purpose
of the hearing is to receive public
comments on a request by Israel
Ferrett to revise his Special Land Use
for 1200 Lake George Road, LLC.
The business is located at 1200 Lake
George Road. Parcel IDs 44-003-016-
039-00 and 44-003-016-043-00.
A copy of the Special Land Use
application of 1200 Lake George
Road, LLC may be examined at the
Attica Township Hall, Monday
through Friday, except holidays, from
9 a.m. until 12:00 noon.
Written comments may be sent
to the Planning Commission, at the
address above, prior to the hearing.
Verbal comments will be taken during
the public hearing.
This notice is published pursuant
to the requirements of Michigan
Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act
Number 110 of 2006, as amended.
Nancy Herpolsheimer
Attica Township Clerk
31-1
30-2
and currently resides in
Monitor Township with his
wife, Kay.
Jordan served six years
in the Michigan National
Guard and was employed
as a Reese High School
counselor and coach for 35
years.
He has also served as a
Bangor Township and Bay
Arenac Intermediate school
board member and presi-
dent.
“I have seen first-hand
how small-town Michigan
has been ignored by state
govern-
ment,”
Jordan
said. “As
an educator
and coach,
I know our
young peo-
ple are
being Bill
short- Jordan
changed by
the leadership in Lansing.
That needs to change.
“We need a state sena-
tor who will stand up to
Lansing’s professional pol-
iticians and defend our
way of life,” said Jordan.
“That’s the kind of state
senator I promise to be.”
Jordan said he will
stand up for small-town
values by fighting to:
improve education by
increasing vocational and
technical education; taking
the Lansing politics out of
education and returning
control of schools to local
communities; supporting a
part-time legislature; creat-
ing a hunters’ Bill of
Rights; and protecting the
Great Lakes by supporting
bans on foreign pipelines.
“It’s going to take lead-
ership and hard work to
win for middle-class fami-
lies,” Jordan said. “I’m
ready to do that in the state
senate.”
Jordan and his wife
have five children and five
grandchildren.
He attended elementary
school at St. John the
Evangelist in Essexville
and graduated from Bay
City Central High School. helped picked up the slack
He earned an associate
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Members of Imlay City’s Gateway Assembly advertise their gas giveaway at the Marathon
Station on the corner of M-53 (Van Dyke) and Old M-21 on Tuesday morning as cars line up
around the entire station to take advantage of the opportunity for free and/or discounted gas.
Gateway Assembly has a number of community-related events planned. For more on this and
other Gateway events, pick up the August 8 issue of Tri-City Times and visit www.tricitytimes-
online.com.
degree from Delta College;
a Bachelor of Arts degree
in economics from Western
Michigan University; and a
Master of Arts in counsel-
ing from WMU.
He is past president of
Bay Area YMCA swim
team and volunteers at the
Bay City Players.
Born and raised in a
working-class family near
Pinconning, Democrat
Cynthia Luczak seeks to
represent the many state
residents who feel left
behind by the current poli-
ticians who are running
Lansing.
“As a life-
long resi-
dent of
mid-Michi-
gan, I’ve
seen some
of our cit-
ies thrive
under great
Cynthia innova-
Luzak tors,” said
Luczak.
“But I’ve also seen the
many families and workers
who are struggling under
absent bureaucrats.
“Mid-Michigan fami-
lies deserve a leader who
has lived their story and
understands what it’s like
to walk in their shoes,” she
continued. “When the bell
rings, you need to know
that you have someone in
your corner to fight for
you. “You ought to
know that I have your
back.”
She attended Standish-
Sterling Community
Schools, and worked at the
local A&W when she
wasn’t babysitting for
neighbors or delivering the
“Grit,” a local newspaper.
Luczak’s father, a U.S.
Army veteran, worked as a
foreman in marine con-
struction and managed the
family farm.
When construction jobs
took him out of town, she
by working longer hours
on the farm and saving up
for college.
Luczak attended
Saginaw Valley State
University where she stud-
ied business and was able
to stay close to home.
She later found a job in
the Arenac County Clerk’s
office and quickly
advanced through their
ranks.
During her time in
Arenac, she met her hus-
band, Doug Luczak, and
they settled in Bay City to
raise their family.
The couple owned and
operated Gephart Funeral
Home in Bay City and
devoted themselves to giv-
ing back to the city in their
free time.
In 2004, she was elect-
ed Bay County Clerk and
has utilized her decades of
experience to modernize
outdated technologies and
simplify complex bureau-
cratic requirements.
Her success earned her
the top position as
President of the Michigan
Association of County
Clerks, where she is in
charge of updating
election equipment across
the state to ensure fair
elections.
Luczak is well-known
as a strong advocate and
fighter for students, senior
citizens and working fami-
lies.
“As a state senator, I
will help to bring back
investments that assist
local businesses and work-
ing people thrive,” she
said.
Democrat Chuck
Stadler believes the more
people who go to the polls
on August 7 and in
November, the better the
chance for a representative
government in Lansing.
“One of the biggest
problems in Michigan and
the United States is simply
getting people to vote,”
said Stadler.
“Unfortunately, the
United States of America
ranks 25th in the world in
the percentage of the popu-
lation that votes.
“How is that? We have
more freedoms in this
country than any place in
the world. We have the
richest class, the poorest
class and a shrinking mid-
dle class.
“The poor and middle
classes outnumber the rich
by millions. A rich person
equals one vote, but the
poor and middle class are
less likely to vote.
“Empower yourself by
registering to vote and vot-
ing now and in
November,” Stadler
implores. “Michigan resi-
dents must wake up and
get out to polls. Don’t just
sit home and complain
about the way things are.
“I’m fighting for you
the voter,” he said. “Let’s
take back
Michigan
from
greedy
people who
just take
your tax
dollars.”
The
following Chuck
items are Stadler
listed
among Stadler’s goals if
elected to the Michigan
Senate: Lotto money
should be used to improve
public schools, not as a
piggy bank for the greedy
in Lansing; stop outsourc-
ing our road construction
jobs—leaving Michigan
workers out of the equa-
tion; improving security
for schools through the use
of metal detectors, surveil-
lance cameras at all doors,
and trained police officers
to keep our children safe;
supporting our farmers;
increasing the state’s infra-
structure budget by 4-6 bil-
lion dollars to repair sub-
standard roads, bridges and
streets, thus providing
countless jobs; supporting
legislation for funding in
the fight against opioid and
prescription drug additions;
repealing the Michigan
Retirement Tax which
hurts our senior citizens:
supporting our veterans
by making it easier for
them to to find employ-
ment.
Photos by Tom Wearing
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Aug. 7 deadline to file for Commission seat

Six Imlay City residents vie for four open commission seats
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — If
you aspire to run for a seat
on the Imlay City
Commission but have yet
to file an application, your
time is running short.
The deadline to file as a
candidate in the Nov. 6
election is Tuesday, Aug. 7
at 4:30 p.m.
Interested candidates
must file an application and
City residents.
City Clerk/Treasurer
Lynn Eutsler reported
Monday that thus far, six
residents have either filed
or expressed interest in
running for four available
seats on the commission.
Those candidates
include: Alan Rosenbaum,
Stu Davis, Ted Sadler,
Evelyn Machleid and Kelly
Villanueva.
Current Commissioner
Frank Demske, who was
is also running to keep his
seat.
The seats of currently
serving commissioners
Walt Bargen, Amy Planck
and Bob Tanis are expiring
due to term limits.
Eutsler noted that the
three candidates receiving
the highest number of votes
in November will be elect-
ed to four-year terms on the
commission.
The candidate with the
fourth-highest vote total

Photo by Maria Brown

a list of at least 25 signa- appointed to serve out the will be elected to a two-
tures of verifiable Imlay remainder of Marty Rankin, year term.

Chelsea Kreiner and son, Mason, greet sheep at the FFA’s A Living NEW BUSINESS . . .
Experience petting farm on Thursday.

Record: Another big year for the Fair

from page 1 animals go,” Cortney said.
ing the FFA barn with her She said she likes rais-
kids and dad. ing and showing pigs
“We came early to beat because of their personali-
the crowds,” Chelsea said. ties. This year, her animals
“My kids love seeing were on opposite ends of
the animals.” the spectrum—Milly was
Kempf said that new mischievous, while Lily
attractions were deemed a was “much more relaxed.”

Photo by Tom Wearing

success including the Sea
Lion Splash show and two
grandstand events that
made their debuts—
Wednesday nights drag
racing and Thursday
night’s Figure 8 trailer rac-
ing.
“We had more than
200 entries in the drag rac-
ing. That turned out to be a
really big event and the
trailer racing was an abso-
lute smash. Both will be
back next year,” Kempf
said.
Fair skies also greeted
attendees of the 55th
Annual 4-H and FFA
Livestock Auction where
local youth had the oppor-
tunity to sell their project
animals.
“It’s bittersweet,” said
16 year-old Cortney Varosi
Forgiveness: Family sought leniency
from page 1
how she and her family
have come to feel about
the man who killed her
mother.
15 minutes of...
When Debra answered
the phone for a second
time on Sunday, March 25,
she thought she entered the
Twilight Zone.
The person on the
other end was telling
Debra her mom had been
shot.
It didn’t make sense,
and it didn’t compute
because she knew her mom
was at home, making a
cappuccino in the kitch-
en—something she loved
“We realized that whether
he gets three months
or 3,000 years, it won’t
bring our mother back.
Sheriff Scott McKenna
poses for a photo with
Chris Skwirsk and his
son, Logan.
of Marlette, standing in her
hogs’ pen that afternoon.
“It’s exciting to see all
the different people com-
ing through the barns and
seeing how they perceive
you and your animals but
you’re also sad to see your
said ‘I’ll make a cup of
coffee,’ and we said our
goodbyes.”
Digging deep
Debra was not pre-
pared for the emotional
rollercoaster she was invol-
untarily forced to ride. The
mix of incredulity, anger,
sorrow, confusion, grief
and second-guessing felt
almost more than she could
bear.
One thing remained
certain, though, her mom’s
attitude about forgiveness.
That and Shirley’s deep,
unconditional and unwav-
ering love for her family.
“My mom was a very
giving person,” Debra
Cortney also exhibited
poultry at the 2018 fair.
“We want to thank the
community and city for
all of their support and
efforts to make it a good
event for everyone,” Open Boxz Shopping auction house
Kempf said.
Jacqueline and Jason Spitler of North Branch are joined by Imlay City
“The most important
officials this week as they prepare to cut the ribbon at their new busi-
thing is that we entertained
ness, ‘Open Boxz Shopping,’ at 100 N. Cedar St. (Van Dyke) in Imlay
a whole lot of people and
City. The online auction house features hundreds of items going up
sent them all home happy
for bids on their website at openboxzauction.com. Or customers can
and safe.”
stop in and view available items before they go up for auction or to
On Saturday night, the
peruse selected items available for immediate purchase. The busi-
fair board bestowed their
ness is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10-4, and Thursdays
Friend of Youth award on
and Fridays from 4-8 p.m. The couple started selling items on E-Bay
Liz Schapman and named
about five years ago after Jason sustained an injury and was unable
Dee Zehnder their
to work. Jacqueline said Open Boxz’ inventory is changed once every
Volunteer of the Year.
two or three weeks to keep things fresh. She added that all electronics
“They both spend a lot
are processed pre-auction to ensure that they are working. For ques-
of time and volunteer
tions or further information, call 810-721-7732.
hours at the fair every
year,” Kempf said.
For more photos from
fair week, turn to page 18.
Decisions: Head to polls on Aug. 7
their operating millage by Clair’s will be asking for
from page 1
renewing the existing 0.8 mills also for a period
Jordan, Cynthia Luczak .9966 mills and approving of four years.
came to the person who and Chuck Stadler look to an additional .1034 mills. Residents in the St.
inadvertently took her life. move on to November’s At the township level, Clair County Community
Each dealing with grief contest. Those races will Attica is asking for a College district will be
and loss in their own way, be decided by voters in renewal of both their fire asked to consider two
the one commonality was Lapeer, Tuscola and Bay and public safety millages funding proposals—one for
Shirley’s stance on forgive- counties. each for 20 years at a rate facilities improvement and
ness, especially knowing Hoping to head to of 1 mill. and the other for operating
that the shooting was acci- Washington as Michigan’s Berlin Township is also purposes. Both are four
dental. 10th District representative hoping voters will renew year, half mill requests.
Still, Rodney went to are three Democrats— their 10 year, two mill fire The facilities levy is a new
Vultaggio’s sentencing Frank Accavitti Jr., levy. proposal.
hearing to represent the Kimberly Bizon and Dryden Township offi- Election day
Pfeil family, and to ask the Michael McCarthy. cials are seeking a slight Polls open at 7 a.m. on
judge for leniency. If they Whoever gets the most increase in their police August 7 and close at 8
had their way, Vultaggio votes next week will face millage, from 2.0 to 2.3 p.m.
wouldn’t have been sen- off against incumbent mills for a period of five All polling locations
tenced to jail time. Republican Paul Mitchell. years. are the same as in past
It was important, how- Proposals The only school-related years, except for Almont
ever, that he never be In the city of Imlay measure on the ballot Township, where voters
allowed to own or use a City, voters will decide the comes from Dryden where will cast ballots at the fire
firearm ever again—feel- fate of a 2.0323 bond pro- they’re seeking a five year, hall (located at the corner
ing strongly that that’s how posal to fund the construc- .75 mill sinking fund. of Tubspring and Howland
Shirley would have wanted tion of a new fire hall. Both Lapeer and St. roads) while construction
it. Voters in the Ruth Clair counties will put on the township hall is
“It has been horrible, Hughes Memorial District senior citizens millage ongoing.
let me tell you. We miss
her (Shirley) every single
Library (Imlay City and renewals on the August 7 Contact your local
Imlay and Attica town- ballot. Lapeer’s calls for a clerk for information about
day.” Debra says. “But if ships) will be asked to continuation of the four obtaining an absentee bal-
there is one good thing that
comes out of this, we don’t
approve a slight increase in year, .25 mill levy and St. lot.

Why destroy another want our mother’s death to

person’s life?”
to enjoy after church.
Debra wasn’t surprised
when she learned a stray
bullet from target practice
nearby caused her mom’s
injuries. The sound of gun-
shots was constant around
the Pfeil’s home.
Devastated by the news,
Debra forced herself to
remember the conversation
she’d had with her mom
just 15 minutes earlier.
Each on their way home
from mass at different
Catholic churches, they
were engaged in a lively
phone conversation. The
subject? Forgiveness.
“We were going back
and forth like mothers and
daughters do,” Debra says
with a chuckle. “I decided
I was not going to win this
one because mothers are
always right. We ended it
when we each got home.
She said ‘I’m going to
make a cappuccino’ and I
says. “She put everybody
else, especially my brother
and myself, first. She was
my best friend, and the
most important person in
our lives.”
Debra says they didn’t
want any more pain to be
inflicted by Shirley’s
untimely death, and that
the incident forced her to
find the true meaning of
forgiveness.
“Fifteen minutes after
my last conversation with
my mom I found myself
eating my words,” Debra
says. “It was going to be
very, very hard to be for-
giving. I know he didn’t
put the gun to her head and
shoot, but he was very,
very reckless.”
WWSD?
Debra, her stepdad Bill
and brother Rodney
Polanecki found them-
selves asking, ‘What
would Shirley do?’ when it
be in vain.
“We realized that Millage: Open House set for Aug. 4
whether he gets three from page 1 for a new fire hall,” Horton vented past city commis-
months or 3,000 years, it per year for a period of 20 said. “This building was sions from pursuing such
won’t bring our mother years. The increase would built in 1967 and is outdat- a project.
back. Why destroy another take effect in 2019. ed. It no longer meets the “This is the time to do
person’s life? We asked for The millage would needs of a modern depart- it,” said Youatt. “Our fire-
leniency,” she says. “If my cover all costs, including: ment.” fighters and the community
mother could have handed site acquisition, site He alluded to a lack of need and deserve a new
him a sentence, that’s what improvements to include room for meetings, training hall. It’s important for the
she would have done.” demolition and environ- sessions and fire safety safety of residents and in
Debra says the family mental work; design and classes, combined with meeting the city’s future
feels it’s important to engineering fees, and fur- insufficient space for mod- needs.
remind people that using nishing and equipping the ern firefighting equipment “This project cannot
firearms brings with it the new hall. and apparatus, as being keep getting kicked down
weighty burden of respon- No Plan B particularly problematic. the road,” said Youatt.
sibility—and that gun If the millage is defeat- “We’re not seeking to “Building a new hall is
safety must always come ed, Horton believes it is build a Taj Mahal,” said not going to cost residents
first. unlikely another proposal Horton. “There’s not a lot less in the future. Now
“There are a lot of peo- will appear on the ballot of bells and whistles with it’s up to the voters to
ple shooting guns out in anytime soon. this project. This building decide.”
the country, and if you tell Moreover, he is con- is what we need. Horton said Saturday’s
them they can never have a cerned that the proposal’s “We need a fire hall (Aug. 4) Open House
gun again for shooting defeat would be a missed that will serve the fire affords residents a final
recklessly; if that saves just opportunity for the fire department and Imlay City opportunity to tour the cur-
one life, then that’s what department and the Imlay residents for the next 40-50 rent hall to help them make
we want,” Debra says. “At City community. years.” an informed decision when
the end of the day, it’s just “This is it,” said The time is now they go to the polls.
what she would have want- Horton. “If this proposal City Manager Tom “We encourage every-
ed...and I know she’s up doesn’t pass, there is no Youatt said a new fire hall one to stop by and see the
there saying ‘I’m so proud Plan B. has been needed for some conditions and challenges
of my kids...I raised them “When it comes down time, but prevailing eco- we deal with at this loca-
right...” to it, there is a real need nomic conditions had pre- tion,” he said.
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Three Dems square off in 10th Congressional race

Winner advances to November general election
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
TRI-CITY AREA —
Three Democrats have
opted to seek the 10th
Congressional seat in the
August 7 primary this year.
Whoever garners the most
votes next month will
advance on to November’s
general election and face
off against incumbent
Republican representative,
Paul Mitchell. Frank
Accavitti, Jr., Kimberly
Bizon and Michael
McCarthy each boast a
varied resume that they
believe would best serve
the constituents of the 10th
District in Washington,
D. C.
•••••
Frank Accavitti Jr. is
a resident of Imlay
Township
and is
employed
as founder/
CEO of
Accavitti
Consulting
Group,
L.L.C, a
Frank govern-
Accavitti Jr. ment
affairs
agency. He has been elect-
ed to and served in city,
county and state seats.
Accavitti was a council-
man and mayor of the city
of Eastpointe, spent six
years in the House of
Representatives in the
42nd District and spent
two years as a Macomb
County Commissioner.
If elected to serve in
Washington, Accavitti said
he wants to restore the
middle class, strive to keep
children safe and make
health insurance affordable
for everyone.
“All Americans should
have access to healthcare
they can afford. We need
to work in a bipartisan
manner and look at both
single-payer healthcare and
universal healthcare pro-
grams,” Accavitti said.
“All of these issues
should be important to
every member of Congress
and I will seek out other
members on both sides of
the aisle who want to make
a difference and introduce
or co-sponsor legislation
that solves these prob-
lems,” Accavitti said.
He said he supports
raising the minimum wage
and wants to restore the
freedom to form unions
and bar-
gain col-
lectively.
Accavitti
currently
serves as
chairman
of the
Kimberly
board of
Bizon
directors
for a child
advocacy center, Care
House of Macomb County.
•••••
Kimberly Bizon cur-
rently resides in Lexington
where she is a business
owner and online market-
ing director.
She believes she has
the skills to overcome the
partisanship in Washington
that’s stalled progress on a
range of issues.
“If you talk to people
across the 10th district as I
have, you’ll find that most
of us agree on a lot of
things. I’ll always keep an
open mind and an extend-
ed hand when it comes to
getting common sense
things done,” Bizon said.
She supports the cre-
ation of a $15 an hour fed-
eral minimum wage, wants
to work on expanding cov-
erage and lowering costs
through the Affordable
Care Act and believes rais-
ing the income cap on
Social Security could make
it solvent again.
Bizon said she would
author a bill that eliminates
oil-based single use prod-
ucts and replace them with
plant-based ones.
“This would not only
help our environment, water-
ways, Great Lakes and
oceans from unnecessary
pollution, but it could help
our farmers obtain more
money for their crop yields
and would offer opportuni-
ties for manufacturing right
here in District 10,” she said.
Similarly, Bizon
believes the 10th District
could benefit from the
legalization of marijuana if
it’s regulated and taxed
like alcohol.
“We’re spending bil-
lions of dollars in our
criminal justice system
going after people who use
a substance that studies
show is far less dangerous
than liquor. Under the right
regulations, it could also
be quite a cash crop here
in the Thumb,” Bizon said.
•••••
Michael McCarthy
resides in Port Huron. He
spent more than three
decades as a physician
assistant after graduating
from Michigan State
University with a pre-med
degree. While in college,
McCarthy spent three sum-
mers as a farm laborer and
church migrant program
organizer in Capac. He’s
volunteered his time with
the Sanilac
County
Mental
Health
Board,
Blue Water
Pregnancy
Care
Center and
was active Michael
in the McCarthy
Nuclear
Freeze movement.
In Congress, McCarthy
said he would advocate to
radically change the way
programs are funded, with
an emphasis on public ser-
vice coupled with cuts in
defense spending.
“We need to convert
the vast amount of military
dollars spent on weapons
programs to meeting citi-
zens’ real needs like edu-
cation, roads and infra-
structure, family farms,
affordable health care and
renewable energy,”
McCarthy said.
He believes
Washington should insti-
tute and fund programs
that encourage young peo-
ple to consider national
service with organizations
like AmeriCorp, the Peace
Corp or even faith-based
missions. Those who do
serve would then receive
payment toward college or
trade school, McCarthy
said.
He also believes that
campaign funding reform
needs to take place.
“It’s time to enact per-
sistent methods of ending
the undue influence of cor-
porate and personal for-
tunes on our elections.
Real democracy means one
person, one vote; not one
dollar, one vote,” he said.
As a member of
Congress, McCarthy
would stand for “respect-
ing all life, from unborn
till elderly” and fend off
attempts by the govern-
ment to raid citizens’ pen-
sions or social security
funding.
The 10th District
includes the counties of
Huron, Sanilac, Tuscola,
Lapeer, St. Clair and a por-
tion of Macomb County.

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Capac claims 12U

tournament title By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor

CAPAC — The Capac

12U softball team claimed
a first-place finish at an
All-Star Tournament it
hosted recently.
Contests took place
July 20-24.
Capac opened their
title-producing run Friday,
July 20 with a 5-4 win
against Emmett.
The following day saw
Capac pick up an 8-5 vic-
tory over Armada.

Photo by Kevin Kissane

Capac then topped
North Branch, 10-1, in a
game that started on
Saturday, July 21, was
stopped due to rainy con-
ditions and finished on Capac 10U’s (L to R) Natalie Miller, Cierra Helzer and Gabby Tice con-
Sunday, July 22. verge on a pop fly at the Capac All-Star Tourney last week.
Two days later, Capac

Capac 10U team second

wrapped up their unbeaten
run with a 6-0 triumph
against Richmond.
Neveah Mason, Deana
Thibert, Madelyn
Roberson, Rachel Mirling, By Kevin Kissane
Sadie Hernandez, Brianna Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Swamba, Alley Block,
Christina Howard, Julia CAPAC — The Capac
Schaefer, Addison 10U softball team gar-
Photo by Kevin Kissane

Rottman, Skielar Tesnow, nered a second-place fin-

Jewel Rickman and Gracie ish at an All-Star
Klink were listed on the Tournament it hosted
roster of Capac’s champi- recently.
onship team. They were Games unfolded July
directed to the top finish 20-23.
Capac 12U’s Madelyn Roberson delivers a by coaches Jen Kluger and Capac started their
pitch to home plate at the Capac Tourney. Tina Howard. successful tournament run
with an 8-5 victory over
Emmett on Friday, July
20.
The team would split
their next two games, reg-
istering a 13-8 triumph on
Saturday, July 21 against
North Branch and drop-
ping a 4-2 verdict Sunday,
July 22 to Imlay City.
Capac then wrapped
up tournament play with a
10-7 win against Richmond
on Monday, July 23.
Ava Thorner, Liliana
Uribe, Karina Ramirez,
Photo by Kevin Kissane

Natalie Miller, Cierra

Helzer, Emma Hayden,
Photo by Kevin Kissane

Jeneveve Lewis, Gabby

Tice, Chloe Schocke and
Mary Beth Klein made up
The Capac 12U softball team won its All-Star Tourney this past week. the roster of Capac’s sec-
They are front (L to R) Neveah Mason and Deanna Thibert; middle ond-place team. They
Madelyn Roberson, Rachel Mirling, Sadie Hernandez, Brianna Swamba, were directed to that finish
Alley Block and Christina Howard; and back coach Jen Kluger, Julia by coaches Ron Hayden Capac 10U’s Karina Ramirez ducks to avoid
Schaefer, Addison Rottman, Skielar Tesnow, Jewel Rickman, Gracie and Mario Ramirez. being hit by a pitch in tournament action.
Klink and coach Tina Howard.
The Capac 10U

Albrecht takes fifth at

softball team
placed second
at its All-Star
Tourney recent-

Fieldstone golf tourney ly. They are

front (L to R)
Ava Thorner
By Kevin Kissane and Liliana
Uribe; second
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
row Karina
ALMONT — Ramirez, Natalie
Lindsey Albrecht, Miller and
who will be a Cierra Helzer;
senior at Almont third row Emma
this upcoming Hayden,
school year, found Jeneveve
herself among the Lewis, Gabby
top finishers July Tice and Chloe
Photo by Kevin Kissane

23-24 at the Schocke; and

Fieldstone Summer back coaches
Classic. Ron Hayden
Competing in and Mario
Ramirez.
the Girls’ 16-18
age group, Albrecht

Nemecek named as Capac’s coach

brought home a
fifth-place show-
ing.
Albrecht posted
an opening round By Kevin Kissane tion from College in Port Huron.
Tri-City Times Sports Editor J a s o n Nemecek is a 2007
97 on Monday, July Klink, who graduate of Capac High
23 and followed it CAPAC — When the stepped School, who has previous-
up Tuesday, July 24 2018-19 mat campaign down at ly helped out with the
with an 81 en route begins in just a few months the com- Chiefs’ program as a vol-
Photo by Kevin Kissane

to a 178 output. from now, Capac will have pletion of unteer coach and a paid
Mariella someone different calling last season. assistant the past 10 years.
Simmonini, of the shots. That is because Klink He knows he has some
Northville, was the Jake Nemecek was recent- now serves Nemecek big shoes to fill, stepping
age group winner. ly named as the Chiefs’ as the head in for Klink and longtime
Lindsey Albrecht, of Almont, connects on a shot dur- She carded a 157 new head coach. wrestling coach at St. Clair
ing a match last season. over 36 holes. He takes over the posi- County Community Nemecek page 16
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Golf Softball

Former Almont golfer

headed at Northwood
By Kevin Kissane Club, in
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Nobles-
ville,
ALMONT — Tyler Indiana, is
Kautz, a 2018 graduate where the
of Almont High School, tournament
is listed on the roster unfolds.
of the Northwood North-
University women’s golf Kautz wood
team. University
The GLIAC school also is slated to compete
kicks off their season September 15 and 16 at
Monday, September 10 the SVSU Women’s Fall
and Tuesday, September Invite.

Photo by Kevin Kissane

11 at the Indianapolis Saginaw Valley Public
Invitational. Golf Course, in Bay City,
Prairie View Golf hosts the event.

The Imlay City 15U softball team won the Capac All-Star Tourney. They are front (L to R) Grace
Conklin, Veronica Johnson, Rachel Lauwers, Seaanna Caudillo, Natasha Cremeans, Olivia
Livingston and Kelsey Pyles; and back coach Tim Caudillo, Hariette Cook, Allison VanHuyse,
Haleigh King, Reina Vincent, Hailie Rzeszut, Grace Schriber and coach Jen Rzeszut. Angelene
Konarski is not pictured.

Imlay City 15U captures a top finish

By Kevin Kissane Imlay City opened against Sandusky on Lauwers, Seaana Caudillo,
Tri-City Times Sports Editor tournament action on Sunday, July 22. Natasha Cremeans, Olivia
Saturday, July 21 with a The team then fol- Livingston, Kelsey Pyles,
IMLAY CITY — The 9-8 triumph against lowed it up Monday, July Hariette Cook, Allison
Imlay City 15U softball Capac. 23 with a 5-4 triumph VanHuyse, Haleigh King,
team went 3-0-1 en route Later that day, Imlay against Capac, assuring Reina Vincent, Hailie
to a first-place finish City tied Armada at 5-5. themselves of a first-place Rzeszut, Grace Schriber
July 21-23 at the Capac Imlay City then moved finish. and Angelene Konarski
All-Star Tournament to 2-0-1, accomplishing Grace Conklin, comprised Imlay City’s
recently. the feat with a 6-5 victory Veronica Johnson, Rachel championship squad.
Photo provided

Almont’s Jesse Kautz won her division at a

Blue Water Junior Golf Tour stop in Lapeer.

Jesse Kautz claims

a first place finish
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT — Jesse
Kautz, of Almont, excelled
at a Blue Water Junior Golf
Tournament hosted by
Lapeer Country Club on
Tuesday, July 24.
Kautz, competing in the
girls’ 12-13 age group, post-
ed a pacesetting output of 65
for nine holes.
Sydney Smith, of Marine
City, wound up second in the
division. Smith carded a 71.

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Baseball Cross Country

Imlay 10U brings home second By Kevin Kissane July 24.

Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY — The
Imlay City 10U baseball
squad earned a second-
place showing at the Capac
All-Star Tournament
recently.
Games were contested
July 21-24.
Imlay City began their
successful tournament run
with an 8-5 win against
Capac on Saturday, July
21.
The team then made
Armada 2 absorb a 10-1
Photo by Kevin Kissane
When a tiebreaker was
implemented, Imlay City
would see their tournament
run extended a bit longer.
Imlay City then chal-
lenged Greenwood next for
tournament honors. The
Tuesday, July 24 meeting
drew to a close with
Greenwood securing a 4-0
victory.
Brady Homer, Bret
Lestage, Trystan Whiting,
Preston Ramirez, Sam
Edson, Edgar Ramos, Joel
Schmidt, Daniel Rojas,
Lincoln Goward, Kaiden

loss in a matchup that start- Stoldt, Brady Detwiler and

ed Sunday, July 22, was
interrupted by bad weather
and completed Monday,
July 23.
Imlay City then met
Imlay City 10U pitcher Sam Edson fires a strike Almont next, ending their
to home plate at the Capac All-Star Tourney. clash at 2-2 on Tuesday,
Ethan Collins helped make
Imlay City’s second-place
showing possible. They
were coached by Steve
Lestage, Dave Whiting,
Mark Detwiler and Neil
Collins.

Photo by Kevin Kissane

Capac’s Sara Herrera competes in the Division
3 state cross country finals last fall.

Herrera to run for

Oakland University
By Kevin Kissane H i g h ,
Photo by Kevin Kissane

Tri-City Times Sports Editor Marysville

CAPAC — Sara
Herrera, a 2018 graduate
of Capac High School, will
The Imlay City 10U baseball team took second at the Capac All-Star Tournament. They are front test her considerable
(L to R) Brady Homer, Bret Lestage, Trystan Whiting, Preston Ramirez, Sam Edson and Edgar endurance skills with the
Ramos; middle Joel Schmidt, Daniel Rojas, Lincoln Goward, Kaiden Stoldt, Brady Detwiler and Oakland University wom-
Ethan Collins; and back coaches Dave Whiting, Steve Lestage, Mark Detwiler and Neil Collins. en’s cross country team
this fall.
She is coming off a
Diamond Jaxx stellar 2017 campaign
title-producing which saw her produce a
team consists of Tri-City best clocking of
front (L to R) 19:26 en route to a third
Owen Johnson, Saturday, October 28 at a
Connor Adsit, Division 3 regional hosted
Donovon by Algonac High School.
Galovich, Dylan Herrera also notched a
Megge, Reis Stine second at the Laker
and Joey Haynes; Invitational and at a Blue
and back coach Water Area Conference
Dave Megge, Jamboree Meet in Algonac;
coach Erik generated thirds at the
Papacek, Mark Brown City Invitational,
Binkowski, Trevor Algonac Muskrat Classic,
Tischbein, Jacob North Branch High
Shallow, Nolan School-based Lapeer
Papacek, Macio County Press Invitational,
Miller, Donovan a Blue Water Area
Photo provided
Invitational
and Blue
Water Area
Conference
League
Meet in Herrera
Goodells;
furnished a fifth at the
Caro-based Thumb
Championships; obtained
seventh at the Birch Run
Early Invitational and
Wagener Park Invitational
in Harbor Beach; plus
tacked on a 46th at the
Division 3 state meet host-
ed by Michigan
International Speedway in
Brooklyn.
She concluded the sea-
son as an All-Blue Water
Area Conference and Tri-
City Times All-Area first
team selection.
Oakland University
begins their 2018 season
Friday, August 31 when it
hosts the 18th Annual
Golden Grizzlies Open.

Valentine, Emmett Conference Jamboree Race time is set for 4:30

Fraley and coach Meet hosted by Cros-Lex p.m.
Jason Shallow.

Stine helps Diamond Isn’t it time for a round of golf?

Jaxx win the title
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT — The
Diamond Jaxx 15U base-
ball team, which counts
Almont’s Reis Stine
among their ranks, wound
up with a 4-1 mark on the
way to a first-place finish
at the 16U Diamond
Dawg Tournament July
20-22.
The team began tour-
Sunday, July 22 in
Milford.
Next up for them was
bracket play where
Diamond Jaxx faced
Flushing Raiders. That
clash drew to a close with
Diamond Jaxx earning a
4-3 win.
Stine excelled on the
mound, registering 19
first strike pitches en route
to the favorable verdict.
Diamond Jaxx then

Reserve your
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win against Michigan It was there they picked
Mayhem on Friday, July up a 5-4 semifinal victory.

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When the final out
was registered, Diamond
Jaxx notched a 2-1 tri-
umph.
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A look back at the Eastern Michigan State Fair, 2018

Photo by Jim Lewis

Veterans Chad Gump of Metamora and Glenn
Ream and Kent Wilson of North Branch and
Gordon Wildfong of Imlay City join ‘statue’ sol-
dier on midway at Eastern Michigan State Fair.

Photo by Stu Davis/Mike Mercier

Great American Side Show

fire-eater a new feature at this
Some high flying action at the Rodeo on Tuesday evening at the
year’s fair.
Eastern Michigan State Fair.

Photo by Jim Lewis

Friends Payton Kaitrinkraly, 17, Faith Beckwith,
17, Kaylin Winther, 17, all of Lapeer and Bailey
Allen, 17, of Columbiaville pose for photo in
front of Ferris wheel at Eastern Michigan State
Fair.

Photo by Maria Brown

Photo by Jim Lewis

Imlay City Ford employees serve up a hot dog

Elizabeth Rayl from Dryden won three races lunch on Thursday for participants in the fair’s
during Thursday’s Night of Destruction at the annual Special Needs Day.
Photo by Jim Lewis

Eastern Michigan State Fair.

Circus Pages performers wow the crowd at the

Eastern Michigan State Fair.
Photo by Maria Brown
Photo by Stu Davis/Mike Mercier

Lapeer County FFA member Jonathan

Hernandez smiles for the auction crowd in the
Photo by Maria Brown

sale ring on Thursday.

Sea lions and trainers are just one big, happy

family as they wow the crowd during fair week
at the Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds.
Friends Ella and Kingsley make new furry
friends at the FFA’s A Living Experience pet-
ting zoo.
Photo by Sandy Shaver

Photo by Jim Lewis

Photo by Jim Lewis

Reader Sandy Shaver snapped this picture of

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Big crowd packs the grandstands for the ter Serenity Hart enjoying a ride on a Circus his ‘new face’ at the Eastern Michigan State
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lice Sergeant. An Associates Degree in criminal justice, police
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previous experience in law enforcement and/or the military.
Must have certification as a Police Officer by MCOLES and have CAPAC
certifications in CPR, AED and first-aid. Must have a valid State
of Michigan Vehicle Operator’s License and a satisfactory driving
record and maintain one throughout employment. Candidates
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Party at the Ponds
is Sat., August 11
Seven Ponds Nature Center
hosts free, family-friendly event
DRYDEN TWP. —
Celebrate the prairie,
woods and waters that
make Seven Ponds Nature
Center a local gem in our
community at their second
annual Party at the Ponds
event on August 11 from
12-9 p.m.
“Last year the focus
was on our 50-year anni-
versary. This year we are
focusing more on activities
for families that allow them
to enjoy our trails, prairie,
and ponds. Admission is
free and there is no cost for
any activities,” said Daryl
Bernard, Seven Ponds
Nature Center’s Executive
Director.
Glance at the schedule
and you’ll find a full day
of fun, adventure and
discovery. Organizers have
plans for naturalist-led
trail walks, golf cart
nature tours,
wagon rides and canoe
prairie
OVER
250
Cel e bra t i n g Our Out d oor Her i t a ge!
Outdoor Exhibits!
Seminars, Puppies
Gun Auction & More
• Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds in Imlay City • www.OutdoorWeekend.net
excursions.
Guests can go field net-
ting for butterflies, grass-
hoppers and beetles or do a
bit of pond dipping in
hopes of seeing snails and
nymphs.
Throughout the build-
ings and grounds, guests
can see historical displays
and interpretations, learn
more about the center’s
clubs and groups and shop
at the Country Store.
Children can try their hand
at traditional games and
activities.
Complimentary snacks
Website photo.
and beverages will be
served and the Stinger’s
legendary gingerbread with
lemon sauce can be pur-
chased as well. Lot 164 in Capac Schools’ online auction includes all the desks, approximately 50, located in the
Round out the day Middle School’s basement. Bidding closes at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 9.
around a bonfire and enjoy
a s’more.
For more information,
call (810) 796-3200 or visit
www.sevenponds.org.
Capac Schools to auction
Pond dipping
is always a
popular activi-
ty at Seven
off furniture, equipment
Ponds Nature
Center.
Bidding starts Aug. 2 through Tosch’s Auction Service website
Explore the By Maria Brown week later, on August 9 at 3 and much more. grade classes transitioned
woods, water mbrown@pageone-inc.com p.m. through the Tosch’s Other items, not spe- to the high school.
and prairies Auction Service website. cific to the Middle School, For a time, the district’s
during the CAPAC — Capac All items must be paid are also on the auction virtual education program
August 11 Community Schools has for and picked up on Friday, block including five school utilized the north wing of
Party at the opted to clean out the now August 10, between 8 a.m. buses and a few pieces of the building but they have
Ponds event. shuttered Middle School and 5 p.m. furniture from the Central since moved to the high
and will auction off the fur- The items up for grabs Office. school.
niture and equipment still include filing cabinets, Regular classes at This year, the Middle
inside the school as part of chalkboards, folding lunch- Capac Middle School School is being used for
an online auction starting room tables, two pianos, ended in 2016 when sixth summer programming.
Facebook photo
tomorrow. kitchen utensils, bakers grade classes were moved Auction details and the
Bidding starts at 6 a.m. racks, desks, copy machines to the elementary school full listing can be found at
on August 2 and closes one not in working order, chairs and seventh and eighth www.toschauction.com.
32nd Annual Woods-N-Water News
Outdoor Weekend
September 7 - 8 - 9 th th th
Friday 5-9 pm, Saturday 9 am-7 pm, Sunday 9 am-5 pm
$8 Admission...
Kids 12 and under FREE
FREE parking