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Editor’s note: This is the seventh
...see page 17 installment in an ongoing series entitled
‘Capac’s Unsolved Mystery’ detailing the
events surrounding the disappearance of
popular merchant Hale Currier on
Almont Council member Melinda Steffler, Council President Steven R. Schneider, T he cry was faint... “Help me, help
me,” as Lieutenant Chrispell leaped
from his bed. The missing hunter had
and President Pro-Tem Tim Dyke sift through their papers during the council’s very
contentious first meeting of the new year. crept into his psyche, infiltrating his
Almont moves to
dreams.
Gathering his
thoughts, he had heard
of others complain of
At the Ponds
with passage of an ordinance followed immediately thereaf- despite public comments mation.
to dissolve the Almont ter by a second and definitive regarding the lack of previous “Also, Lieutenant, an aide to the
Downtown Development vote to dissolve the DDA.
Winter Series, other Authority. Council members who DDA page 6 Mystery page 6
Patchy
events on tap in Dryden
...see page 7
situation
Proposed new
design for ICPD
uniform patch
heats up on FB
On the job
Photo by Maria Brown
By Catherine Minolli
Legislators begin new cminolli@pageone-inc.com
session in Lansing,
IMLAY CITY — As is often the
...see pages 2 and 3 Imlay City High School and local families are playing host to 11 exchange students case, a simple request for input in a
this school year. They include (front l-r) Joey Van Heerden, Carmeta Ferris- Facebook post quickly devolved into
Esparcia, Tone Engh, Ahn Nyugen, (middle) Franzi Fischer, Ludovica Margiotti, arguments and accusations.
TRI-CITY Lotta Ziegler, Miguel Moraleda Martinez, Ema Fenikova, (back) Cesare Carta and
Andrea Annunziata.
Police Chief Scott Pike had the idea
to update the patch Imlay City Police
Diversity on display
TIMES officers wear on their uniforms. He
approached local artist and graphic
designer Rebecca Homer—the wife of
ONLINE the late Imlay City Police Officer Kevin
Homer—and asked her to come up with
a proposed design. In the original
tricitytimes-online.com Imlay City High School hosts 11 exchange students Facebook post, Pike says he was looking
for something that would better reflect
By Maria Brown host school and fellow stu- Thoughts on the Imlay City community, and the
mbrown@pageone-inc.com dents while immersing them- American culture police department’s commitment to com-
FACEBOOK IMLAY CITY — This
selves in American culture.
The cohort includes
Almost universally, the
exchange students find
munity policing.
Here’s what he had to say in the post:
fall 11 teenagers from across Franzi Fischer, Lotta Ziegler American culture and educa- Ok my IC peeps (I get it, I sound like
facebook.com the globe called Imlay City and Ema Fenikova of tion to be more relaxed than an old guy trying to be cool :-) ) I need
“home.” That marks the big- Germany; Ludovica Margiotti, what they’re used to. your opinion. The photo on the left is our
/Tricitytimes/ gest group of foreign Andrea Annunziata and Many of the teens said current uniform patch and the one on the
exchange students at Imlay Cesare Carta of Italy; Carme they were surprised to witness right is one that I am proposing, I
City High School in recent (or Carmeta) Ferris-Esparcia friendly interactions in public believe our current patch is too generic
years, reports counselor Jim and Miguel Moraleda like those between cashiers off the shelf looking. I asked Rebecca
The Tri-City Times Owen, who said it’s more Martinez of Spain; Tone and customers in the grocery Homer (The Print Shop) wife of the late
is printed on common to have four or five Engh from Norway; Joey store. Officer Kevin Homer to lend her creative
recycled paper visitors during a given school Van Heerden of the talents to create a patch that is more rep-
School is more “fun” in
year. Netherlands and Anh comparison to the rigors of resentative of our department and our
Despite the size of the Nguyen of Vietnam. their studies back home. Ema commitment to community policing.
diverse group, it’s obvious the Andrea will return home find the class offerings to be Please give me your thoughts.
exchange students have after the first semester ends in more enjoyable than what Thanks
already created bonds with a few weeks while the rest she’s used to while Cesare Chief
one another and developed an will stay in Imlay City
affinity for their host families, through the 18-19 school year. Diversity page 12 Patchy page 6
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Photo provided
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
Almont Police Sgt.
Dave Repshas said police
the rear tire of a truck trav-
eling southbound.
trapped, responding
Almont firefighters were Oath of office
and other emergency per- As a result, Repshas able to free the driver from State Representative Gary Howell last week
ALMONT TWP. — A sonnel were called to the said the truck’s rear tire the passenger door. takes oath for his third term as the 82nd
portion of M-53 (Van scene at around 9:21 a.m. and rim became disen- Repshas said the driver District Representative in the Michigan
Dyke) had to be shut down Repshas reported that gaged, striking a second of the Buick appeared to House of Representatives. Howell, R-, was
last Wednesday, Jan. 2, fol- the driver of a northbound southbound truck from be disoriented but was not first elected in March 2016 to fill the remain-
lowing a three-vehicle col- 2008 Buick had crossed the same company, which injured, possibly due to der of an unexpired term. He was re-elected
lision south of Dryden Rd. the center line and struck had been following the deployment of his vehi- in Nov., 2016 and Nov. 2018 for two year
lead truck on the way to a cle’s airbags. terms. In his last election, Howell was the
job. “The driver was trans- top vote getter among all Republican candi-
Facebook photo
officials reported that at the school campus.
around 7:30 a.m. on “Thanks to the quick
fresh baked cookie. Monday, Jan. 7, an engine response of our driver,
We can't wait to see you! fire started in a lift bus
used to transport older stu-
there were no injuries and
the students were evacuat- Almont Schools’ lift bus charred by fire on
dents to special needs pro- ed and provided alternative Monday. There were no injuries in the incident,
Call and Schedule Your gramming at the Lapeer transportation to their all students were safely evacuated.
Appointment Today! County Ed-Tech Center in
Attica.
classes,” said Kalmar.
Kalmar added that outstanding,” said Kalmar, wheel to ensure that no one
Adult Education
such emergencies. a long-serving Almont bus inspected prior to being
“The response and sup- driver who put the safety allowed back on the roads.
port from Michigan State and security of his students “The loss of this bus
Police, Almont Fire first,” Kalmar said. “As I will not compromise any
the GED test. volunteers for interactive program schools even better and be
a positive role model for
By Maria Brown program. our students.”
Free!!
mbrown@pageone-inc.com “As a Watch DOG at Caudill notes that vol-
Weston, you will encour- unteers aren’t required to
IMLAY CITY — The age students, assure safe have a child, grandchild or
school district has opted to schools, play games on the other family member
expand their successful playground, help students attending Weston to par-
We
City School introduced the
concept at Borland
Elementary School, home
to grades 3-6. The Watch
Photo provided
Homer will host their 2nd Officer for Sponsorship catego-
Annual Memorial 17 years ries include: A $25 dona-
Scholarship fundraiser and was tion gets your name and/or
from noon-5 p.m. at Ofc. Kevin the depart- logo on a large banner Former Imlay City Police Chief John Stano and Rebecca Homer pose for
Almont Hideaway Lanes Homer ment’s cer- with other sponsors; while photo before last year’s Officer Kevin Homer Memorial Scholarship fun-
on Saturday, Jan. 12. tified fire- a $50 donation includes an draiser.
Homer, a lifelong resi- arms instructor. 18-inch-by-24-inch chlo-
dent and 1973 graduate of The Kevin Homer roplast sign with your be an Imlay City police 2018 Eastern Michigan High School students may
Imlay City High School, Foundation was estab- name and/or company officer and was a strong Fair. apply for the scholarship
succumbed to cancer July lished for the purpose of (sign will be available for supporter of education,” All money raised from through the high school’s
31, 2016, at the age of 61. awarding scholarship you to take home). Rebecca said. “This the collection was desig- counseling office.
Before transitioning to money to Imlay City High Rebecca Homer said memorial scholarship nated for the Kevin Homer Anyone unable to
a career in law enforce- School graduates who are raising money to help helps to keep that going.” Memorial Scholarship attend the Jan. 12 fund-
ment, Homer spent more interested in pursuing young people with their Fund catching on program. raiser but still wishing to
than three decades work- careers in law enforce- education is consistent Homer’s support for Rebecca said 2017 donate to the Officer
ing for his father at Imlay ment or public safety. with her late husband’s public safety education Kevin Homer Scholarship Kevin Homer Memorial
City Concrete. The $20 donation at wish to give back to the has spread to other stake- recipients, Imlay City Foundation may talk to
His first jobs in law the door includes three Imlay City community. holders in the community. graduates Chris Keller and Rebecca Homer at the
enforcement were with the games of bowling (with She said her husband In late July, members Carly Livingston, contin- Print Shop at 110 N.
Almont and Dryden police shoes). Attendees can win believed strongly that edu- of the Imlay City Fire ued to follow through with Almont Ave. in Imlay
departments and briefly as door prizes and join in a cation and learning are Department “passed the their studies at Saginaw City, or call 810-721-
a Reserve Deputy Sheriff 50/50 and other raffles. integral to personal growth boot” to the crowd assem- Valley State and Grand 7500.
with the Lapeer County Officer Homer’s and understanding. bled for this year’s Valley State universities. Or contact Amanda
Sheriff’s Dept. daughter, Amanda, is “Kevin was proud to Demolition Derby at the Interested Imlay City at:ahomer01@gmail.com.
‘Secure mode’ alert cleared Monday at Imlay City Schools their understanding. student safety,” he said.
Police investigate ‘upsetting’ comments made by former student “When we address any Cameron also cautioned
safety issue, our priority is against spreading misinfor-
By Maria Brown to continue uninterrupted campus.” tors and advise school per-
taking appropriate measures mation in such instances as
mbrown@pageone-inc.com teaching and learning in our After approximately an sonnel with any pertinent
buildings, while simultane- hour-and-a-half, police information and/or recom- to assure students are first it “compounds the work of
IMLAY CITY — The ously taking extra safety advised they had made con- mendations moving forward safe, then communicating both school officials and
school district was on alert precautions when there is tact with the teen and the if any are needed,” Cameron factual information in as police.”
Monday after a former stu- no imminent danger to stu- district could resume its said. timely a manner as possible In March 2018, a for-
dent made comments lead- dents. It is a proactive, pre- regular security status. He noted that the com- to parents and others. At mer high school student was
ers deemed “upsetting and cautionary measure,” Supt. “Our local police do a ments made were “disturb- times, this may not fit the arrested after entering the
concerning.” Dr. Stu Cameron said. great job, and are extremely ing” but they were not spe- timing or mode that some high school, fleeing from
For a brief period that “It is different than a diligent, especially if they cifically directed toward parents prefer, but as you the scene and then making
afternoon, the entire district lockdown. A lockdown is a believe any youngster has any Imlay City students or can imagine, these situa- violent threats.
was placed in “secure more extreme procedure been threatened. Officer faculty. tions are fluid, there are a The suspect, Colin
mode” while police investi- that is used to react to a con- Joe DeLuca (the school’s Although such an inci- lot of moving parts, and a Owen, was subsequently
gated the matter. cern of imminent danger to liaison officer) will contin- dent can be upsetting for lot of people with whom we charged with making terror-
“Secure mode allows us those inside buildings or on ue to work with investiga- parents, Cameron asked for need to interact to assure ist threats.
open and my staff and I are ed Democrat Cynthia Contact Daley and his
eager to serve residents of Luczak, capturing 60 per- staff at 517-373-1777, and
the 31st Senate District,” cent of the vote to Luczak’s by e-mail at SenKDaley@
the Republican from 39 percent. senate.michigan.gov. State Sen. Kevin Daley, R-Lum and his office staff—district director
Arcadia Twp. said. Daley is familiar with The mailing address is Matthew Bierlein, scheduler Leanna Shafer, legislative director David
“I look forward to hear- Lansing at the Michigan Sen. Kevin Daley, P.O. Box Raney and chief of staff Amanda Wright—are ready to assist residents in
ing from residents about legislature, having served 30036, Lansing, MI 48909. Lapeer County and all of the 31st Senate district.
security issues for businesses ents and other community members to a Michigan
Cyber Safety Initiative seminar tonight, Jan. 9, at the
High School Auditeria starting at 6 p.m.
Representatives from the Michigan Attorney
Imlay City, Almont Chambers to co-host Jan. 10 luncheon General’s Office will provide an array of internet
safety tips related to digital footprints, privacy risks,
inappropriate texting, cyberbullying warning signs
By Tom Wearing Intrusion and Risk non-Chamber members. Imlay City Area Chamber
and much more.
twearing@pageone-inc.com Realities’ will be present- Weber has been of Commerce, expects the Parents will also get a glimpse at the safety pro-
ed by FBI Special Agent assigned to work comput- Jan. 10 collaborative gramming the Attorney General’s office provides for
IMLAY CITY — Anthony Weber, a mem- er intrusion matters as a Chamber luncheon to be students including the Michigan Cyber Safety
Guarding against cyber ber of the agency’s Detroit part of the FBI Cyber Task the precursor to future Initiative and OK2SAY.
intrusion has become a Cyber Task Force. Force in the Detroit Field partnerships with Almont.
growing and ongoing An experienced field Office. “We hope to continue
challenge for many busi-
ness owners.
agent with the bureau, Weber, who has a our partnership,” she said, Send us your announcements
Weber will discuss some Bachelor’s Degree in “and to add another three
On Thursday, Jan. 10, of the security challenges Computer Science, is luncheons over the TRI-CITY AREA — Do you or a family member
the Imlay City and Almont that can impact both additionally certified as upcoming year.” have a recent accomplishment or milestone you’d like
Chambers of Commerce large and small business- an FBI Digital Evidence Seating for tomor- to share and celebrate with the community? Then send
have teamed up to present es. Extraction Technician. row’s luncheon is limited. us the details and we will gladly help you share the
an informational program news on our Announcements page.
Weber will explain He holds several To inquire about any Engagements, weddings, anniversaries, special
addressing the problem at how to spot security SANS Global Information remaining seating, contact birthdays, births, promotions, graduations or other
noon at the Countryside compromises and how to Assurance Certifications Almont Chamber educational achievements, success in competition—
Banquet Center, 596 S. mitigate risks in the in the areas of Security President Christy we post these and other announcements in our pages
Cedar St. (M-53) in Imlay aftermath of a security Essentials, Intrusion Yarbrough at 810-798- free of charge. We encourage you to include photos
City. breach. Analyst and Forensic 3030; or Imlay City when possible.
Following a network- Admission is $10 for Examiner. Chamber Events Send submissions to tct@pageone-inc.com or Tri-
ing luncheon at noon, the Chamber members and Teresa Gormley, Coordinator, Shannon City Times, P.O. Box 278, Imlay City, MI 48444.
program, entitled: ‘Cyber $15 for the public and Executive Director of the Hamel, at 810-542-3256. Have questions? Contact us at (810) 724-2615.
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Photo provided
youngsters ages 5-11 tak- of up to 12 people.
ing part. “There’s a lot of great,
“The art was designed positive energy going on at
by local artist Emma the studio,” says Welch. Area youngsters enjoy learning to create art at
Auger,” Welch says. “The “Both the kids and the par- Million Dreams Studio in Imlay City.
energy in the studio is con- ents seem to be excited
tagious. The students that about being in this envi- industry,” she says. “We Dreams Studio is to
come in feel welcome and ronment.” want to provide the oppor- empower artists and give
tell us they can’t wait to She adds that the stu- tunity to grow all of these them the platform to show-
come back.” dio promotes and encour- skills in Lapeer County.” case their talents,” Welch
Because space is limit- ages all forms of art, Born and raised in says. “The world is a better
ed to 12 participants per including classes and Imlay City, Welch describes place when individuals use
session, interested individ- workshops, poetry read- herself as a “proud mother the skills and talents they
uals are advised to make ings, monologs, music, of two amazing children were gifted with.”
reservations with the stu- dance, ceramics, card mak- and a lover of art.” For more information
Photo provided
dio in advance. ing, sip and painting, She has traveled the about Million Dreams
Welch notes that the sculpting, sketching and globe in the field of mar- Studio, call Julie at 810-
program consists of “non more. keting and textile design, 721-7797, visit her
Imlay City’s new Million Dreams Studio has instructor-led” studio time, “Our mission is to but her love for the arts Facebook site, or email
already hosted workshops for children, youths but adds that that private showcase art and set a remains at her essence. julie@milliondreamsstu-
and adults. instructors are available stage for the creative “My goal for Million dio.com
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in upcoming play
IMLAY CITY — Imlay City Schools invites parents
and other community members to a Michigan Cyber Safety
Initiative seminar tonight, Jan. 9, at the High School
Auditeria starting at 6 p.m.
Representatives from the Michigan Attorney General’s
Imlay City Drama Club to present Office will provide an array of internet safety tips related to
digital footprints, privacy risks, inappropriate texting,
‘I Hate Shakespeare’ on Jan. 12 cyberbullying warning signs and much more.
Parents will also get a glimpse at the safety program-
By Maria Brown ing to Shakespeare right ming the Attorney General’s office provides for students
mbrown@pageone-inc.com off the bat is impressive, to including the Michigan Cyber Safety Initiative and
say the least,” Abromaitis OK2SAY.
IMLAY CITY — See said.
a comical synopsis of the “Many of the actors
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Shakespeare” this Saturday times throughout the pro-
in the school’s auditeria. duction. And there has
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adults, $3 for students the show either.”
grades K-12, and senior According to the play’s
citizens and children under synopsis, provided online
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assist searches or anything more thing,” Lt. Chrispell speculation by stating it Steven R. Schneider that
else involved in the case,” said. “If any people from was he who broached the event organizing could be
the dispatcher said. the press bother you—and matter months earlier. taken on by an independent
“Did he leave a they can be a pain—please “We were looking at “project manager,” though
name?” asked Lt. tell the trooper and he will The disappearance of Capac’s Hale Currier he provided no information
was such a big concern that officials flew in a ways to bring in extra
Chrispell. stop the harassment. money for infrastructure regarding the cost of hiring
“No sir. I asked him Starting today, there will helicopter from Selfridge Air Force Base to such a person.
assist in the search. It was considered the upgrades,” said Peltier.
and he said you know who be troopers assigned to the “The village has a lot of Still seething in the
he is,” the dispatcher said. site until we find your hus- height of technology in the mid-1940s. aftermath of the first vote,
needs. It’s really about
Sitting in his chair, the band.” economics.” Roach insisted that council
lieutenant thought to him- “Thank you so much, every few feet. Within that little town we call Peltier was referring to members who supported
self, “How could one Lieutenant,” Lucie Currier minutes, the dog, his home, Capac. We love you the $107,000 the DDA the DDA’s dissolution
man—Hale Currier—com- replied. owner and the trooper were all...” she concluded, her captured this year in taxes, explain the urgency and
mand so much respect that “What a woman,” Lt. out of sight. Straining his voice trailing off in tears. along with its $305,000 timing of the ordinance.
the governor could make Chrispell thought. “Inner ears, Lt. Chrispell could A voice came from the reserve fund for future “We deserve to know
such drastic changes to strength, class, and dignity hear the occasional yelp of crowd. projects. why there had been no dis-
protocol and established during the worst time of the dog. “No, Lucie. We’re here Steven R. Schneider cussion by the council
procedure?” her life...” From his slight incline to thank you and Hale for opined that the Almont prior to that meeting,”
“What about the dog,” Just as the woods start- at the lodge, he could see being our family.” DDA had been productive, Roach said over the week-
Lt. Chrispell asked the dis- ed to light up and the dark- the red light on the cruiser Elmer Lang spoke up. but that it had served its end. “This is being ram-
patcher. ness faded, in pulled the approaching, but could not “Could one of our min- purpose. rodded through for reasons
“Yes, sir,” came the State Police cruiser. count the cars behind it. It isters say a prayer before “The DDA has accom- other than paying for infra-
reply. “The dog will be on Hurriedly, the lieutenant was a solid stream of light. the State Police give us our plished a lot of good structure upgrades.”
site at 6 a.m. Actually, the raced to the vehicle and As the cars parked, the assignments for the day?” things,” said Schneider, Ongoing dispute
trooper called in and has said, “Bring the dog into lieutenant attempted to get Four men moved up “but it has fulfilled its stat- The proposed dissolu-
the dog and its owner in the lodge immediately. a count of the volunteers, the incline, speaking utory obligations. I’ve tion of the DDA coincides
the cruiser and they’re on amongst themselves. Then been advocating for with an ongoing legal dis-
the way.” one said, “God above, give months that we have to pute about who owns
“Excellent,” the lieu- "My boys and myself us strength and persever-
ance today, and let us find
bring in more revenue to parking spaces in the park-
ing lot at the former Lane-
tenant replied. “Tell them make improvements.”
I’m leaving now and
would like to introduce the
are overwhelmed by Hale Currier and return
him to his family, and the
He was not specific
about where the DDA
Swayze Clinic, which was
recently purchased by
larger family of Capac,
dog to the scene before the
two hundred-plus searchers the support of that because God, we are your
funds would be used or
how costs currently
developer Steve Francis
Facebook photo
Have you ever picked up a rock on one of
Michigan’s beaches and wondered what it was?
Randy’s program will help the everyday beachcomber
discover what it is they are finding as well as tips on
Tim Muxlow of Muxlow Exotics kicks off Seven Ponds Nature Center’s annual Winter Series with
rock collecting at the beach and elsewhere. This pro-
a Jan. 27 program about reptiles.
gram will also have a display of Michigan rocks and
fossils as well as man-made objects that could be on Saturday, Feb. 2. for the weather. what kind of snowflakes ditions, as it is often very
confused with rocks. Please feel free to bring along Here’s what’s on the •Stranger in the they have. cold and windy near the
any rocks from Michigan for Randy to help you iden- schedule for January: Woods - Wee Readers, •Reptiles from water. The plan is to have
tify! •Winter Bird Walk Saturday, January 12 at Around the World, 2019 lunch in Port Huron before
•Michigan Road Trip: Ron Rademacher – #1, Seven Ponds Nature 11 a.m. Winter Series #1, Sunday, returning to the nature cen-
Author, on Sunday, February 17 at 2 p.m. Center, Wednesday, Spend a snowy after- January 27 at 2 p.m. ter, so pack your own or
Join us on this Sunday afternoon as we hit the January 9 at 8 a.m. noon figuring out who the See “Winter Series” come prepared to purchase
back roads of Michigan for this presentation. Ron will Winter’s icy chill may “stranger” is! Participants box for details. a lunch. This is a car pool
lead us on a journey to hidden gems, historic sites, and be firmly upon us, but the will make their own •Winter Bird Walk trip.
other unique destinations you may have missed. Ron birds are still out there, “stranger” at Seven Ponds. #2, Port Huron area, •••••
Rademacher is the author of five books about road being birds! Let’s go see This program is for any 3-6 Wednesday, January 30 Be sure to save the date
trips to the way out places in Michigan. Check him what we can find. By now year old who likes to make at 8 a.m. for Winterfest, Feb. 2, from
out at www.michiganbackroads.com. we may be receiving an snowmen! The group will head to 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
•A Year in the Life of a Chickadee: Cathy influx of winter irruptive •Nature Sketching, the Port Huron area to look The annual winter fun
Wesley-Naturalist- Seven Ponds Nature Center, on birds from the north woods. Saturday, January 19 for waterfowl and gulls day includes a bonfire on
Sunday, February 24 at 2 p.m. Pine Siskins, Purple from 1- 3 p.m. overwintering at the ice, ice cutting, snow-
The black-capped chickadee, what’s so special Finches, and Common Learn how to sketch a Lighthouse Park, Edison shoe walks, cross country
about it? This common feeder bird is fascinating on Redpolls may have joined detailed pencil piece by Park, and Desmond skiing, ice skating, snow-
many levels, from their social behavior to their body our regular winter visitors studying items with Landing. Depending on the man building, children’s
language to mating. Let’s take a deeper look at this such as Dark-eyed Juncos Naturalist Katie. Art sup- ice conditions on the Great crafts and a S’mores bar.
familiar bird. and American Tree plies will be provided and Lakes, these areas can be Guests are encouraged
Sparrows. The event starts space is limited. $5.00 per teeming with huge rafts of to bring their own skates
Corporate counsel
with watching the feeders person. ducks. and cross county skis or try
from indoors, enjoying hot •Uniquely Snowflake, Birders will be check- out the nature center’s
beverages, then the group Saturday, January 26 at ing all the gull flocks, snowshoes.
will go out in search of 10 a.m. searching for something In the event of snow
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few hours before the meet- normally empty room was this ordinance while others volunteers, lack of respect
esidents of Almont, ask yourself the ing I received a call asking filled. seemed taken by surprise? for village employees, and
following questions: if I had anything to do with I started a number of Why wasn’t the DDA board lack of respect for the citi-
Do you enjoy the annual one of the agenda items. letters to the editor about aware of the existence of zens of this community. I
Holly Day Light Parade? The Heritage Specifically, what is now this bizarre meeting, but this pending ordinance? am calling anyone involved
Festival in the Fall? known as the agenda item felt the need to scrap each The questions go on and in this travesty to come for-
“DDA Ordinance No. 204.” letter. There were just too on. ward and explain their
Are you happy that snow removal is Ordinance No. 204 piqued many white elephants in I was bothered by the actions.
taken care of when necessary? How about my interest as no one the room, too many ques- complete lack of respect Sincerely,
the landscaping in the summertime? seemed to know who tions left unanswered. Why shown by the person or per- —Wez Ligon
Do you like to see updated facades on brought it to the table. was such an important ordi- sons involved in this trav- Almont
Nothing attracts an nance brought before the
the businesses downtown? Apartments
above those businesses rehabbed and ready
audience more than a
mystery, and this mystery
council in such a manner?
Why was the person who Memories of Capac’s Mystery
for rental? What about local dollars circu-
Razor strop & Fels Naptha soap
lating in local businesses via events, spon- I have enjoyed reading Waltz. Great job Doug
Doug Hunter’s ‘Capac’s Hunter!
sorships, and the purchase of goods and Unsolved Mystery’ series. I —Jeanne Ploeger
services? Let me begin by saying rationale to allow a tacit remember this story well. Chamberlain
Do you appreciate the historic flavor of I am fully cognizant of the approval of such language. My grandfather was Reddy Schoolcraft
the village, and if so, is maintaining that argument that President They, like so many, are so
Note: This is the first in was full on, high-octane with ice-the sky black as upon my face. “You are
a two part trip down excited to be there. pitch. Even Mars and my never alone.”
memory lane inspired by We’re catching our flashlight can’t I know that voice.
Doug Hunter’s ‘Capac’s breath after running, hur- penetrate the Since my retired
frigid, thick husband usually
“Y ou’re the first I kept up with every inch and Orion again? visitation in winter’s
reporter that could of the search, hoping Watch your deep cold.
keep up with me,” the slim beyond hope to be right in
woman with the long the middle of things when
‘Spotlight’ story featuring Sandra Anderson
and her cadaver dog ‘Eagle’ written by yours
step, I coach
myself. Home Honest Living... I look our hens in
the eye and tell them
brown braid standing in
front of
the big discovery that
would bring peace to a
truly in September of 1999. The story was far alone, I take no
risks as my eyes Iris Lee Underwood about God’s kiss.
They don’t seem
from over...
me says. family was made. adjust to con- interested, squawk-
She’s Anderson and Eagle antler shed. At least a four- were sent out for DNA suming darkness. I know ing and cocking their heads
wearing a had been gaining quite a point, if my memory testing. A year earlier, in the lay of the land, every this way and that.
baseball bit of notoriety on the serves. Maybe bigger. I’d April of 1998, a bloodied dip and rise. Still, walking “Where’s Mel?” they ask.
cap, and local, state and national hoped she’d give it to me Lincoln Navigator belong- downhill to the henhouse is A storyteller should
has a dog stage because of Eagle’s as a souvenir, but no dice. ing to 32-year-old West dodgy, more so than uphill. better know her audience.
leash exceptional ability to sniff Still, the “you’re the Bloomfield resident Sam Midway, I pause and gaze When Mel calls from the
wrapped out human remains in all first reporter that could Konja was found in a near- into heaven’s vault with a road after seven, I relay my
around Observations in ink... sorts of conditions. At the keep up with me,” was by church parking lot. sense of awe. I am tempted
to fear the unknown, feel
experience.
“Oh yeah,” he says,
her torso time, he was one of just high praise and enough for Police suspected he was
in an Catherine Minolli three dogs in the entire me, and I was pumped to the victim of foul play. His miniscule in the whelming “there’s something about
intrigu- United States with interna- write the story. And write it body has never been found. silence. The only sound is walking alone in a winter
ing—dare I say sexy—way. tional certification in foren- I did. A huge and glowing The lab was unable to link my breath. night that makes you trem-
With a long poker-type sic detection. The dog and spread on our former the DNA to any local inci- How many billions of ble. Did you take your cell
stick in one hand, and the handler had been involved ‘Spotlight’ page. Being dents. The find was big people inhabit this blessed phone with you?”
loops of the leather lead in some 356 search and assigned the ‘Spotlight’ enough to draw the atten- Earth, breathing in oxygen, “Yes. Don’t worry. A
wrapped over her shoulder rescue efforts across the feature was a juicy bonus tion of the television show exhaling carbon dioxide? winter night is different
and around her waist, she globe. to an eager writer like me. Unsolved Mysteries, which What malevolent and mer- from summer, don’t you
looks like a trailblazer, like This particular mission All feature stories, you aired a story on Anderson ciful creatures occupy think?”
a renegade, and I think it’s was to find the remains of could inject quite a bit of and Eagle in July of 2001. God’s firmament? “Hmmm,” Mel replies.
a good fit. 12-year-old Andre Bosse, your own style on the I was there during the film- Unfathomable. I don’t press. He’s proba-
She’s Sandra ‘Sandee’ who was abducted from page—and write much lon- ing, but I’m getting a little Here I stand, yards bly tired from driving.
Anderson of the Great Blue Lake Township in ger and with more detail ahead of myself here. away from our humble “Come to think of it,
Lakes Search and Rescue Muskegon County in 1997. than a ‘regular’ feature “You are the first henhouse and four girls yes.”
team of cadaver dog han- Dean Metcalf, a former story. Feature writing— reporter that could keep up who depend upon me for “What is it?” I ask.
dlers. She’s gained quite a power company employee, where you could play with with me...” Puffed me up their food, water, and shel- “I don’t know. It’s just
bit of notoriety with her pleaded guilty to a number language and describe the like a big ol’ balloon. ter. If I were to fall, struck more… profound.”
search dog Eagle, a beauti- of charges related to the scene in detail—was my Later, Anderson’s down in the night, no one “That’s the word.”
ful, sleek Doberman pin- disappearance, and told law favorite thing. It was the words would taste like I’d would know. What help is
scher/German shorthair enforcement officials that closest thing I could get to been sucking on a lemon a cell phone if you can’t Never alone page 11
pointer mix. The pair were the little girl’s remains writing poetry—my true when they resounded in my
Imlay library
It’s 1999, and I’m with mined to bring closure to Anderson before, though bell of truth. And alas,
the dogs and handlers at a the Bosse family, who had not through firsthand above all, it’s wasn’t per-
large tract of overgrown been in the dark about their knowledge. She conducted sonal, and I wasn’t done
fields and riotous woods loved one for almost three a training exercise with the writing about Sandra
near Wilder and Sutton
roads in Dryden. As a
years. Though we plowed
our way through fields,
reporter for Tri-City Times, streams and dense woods,
Lapeer County Sheriff’s
Department in Goodland
Township’s Mill Creek,
Anderson...not by a long
shot.
Email Catherine at
A nd...just like that...it’s
2019! In fact, because
I let an early holiday-relat-
(I’ve discovered that part
of that phenomenon is that
there’s a category called
I’ve been invited to come our search efforts resulted and Eagle lighted on some cminolli@pageone-inc. ed deadline sneak past me, ‘Fall’ which lumps
along on a search—and only in the discovery of an human remains. The bones com. we’re already more than a Thanksgiving in with
week in. How in the world, Halloween.) And I suppose
T he place is always
dimly lit, an arrange-
ment that works to foster
always wearing a sleeve-
less T, or an actual t-shirt
with the sleeves pulled up
boo bong.
One can also espy a
fair number of female
I can also see that magic at
work, much different than
what one finds at places
pen? My
mother
used to
give way to Valentine’s
Day cards and candy.
So, when someone
an atmosphere of intimacy. to the shoulders, and some- smokers here, which is a like Starbucks. Here, com- tell me, called to remind me about
During the day, the sun- times a straw fedora. He rarity anywhere else within munity is served alongside and yours the upcoming Annual Ruth
light filters in from the
alley through the wide
sports a goatee and a kind
smile. One can see him
the strictures of
Vietnamese society. In a
coffee. You can practically
see the bonds forming
probably
told you Perspectives... Hughes Memorial Library
Silent Auction, I decided it
open doorway. At night,
the lightbulbs emit a low
hanging up his birdcages
outside in the morning or
culture where “proper”
ladies don’t touch ciga-
within the hazy air.
And that’s where I’ve
too, that
the older Willene Tanis figured right in with this
week’s column. The auc-
glow that mixes well with bringing them in for the rettes or alcohol, there is, come to find myself of you get tion will run from February
the blues evening, or else just hang- admittedly, something late. Sometimes I worry the faster time seems to 6th through the 13th. To
or coun- ing out with one of the rebelliously sexy about that my life is becoming pass. Now that I’m the make it easy for us all to
try or patrons. seeing a gal taking a drag, too sedimentary, but then mom—and even the grand- remember, that means
jazz There is also the guy’s despite the opposite being there are times when I ma and great-grandma—I Wednesday through
being partner, a girl with big eyes true when I’m in America. know I needn’t rush any- can vouch for that. Wednesday the week pre-
played and fair skin. She often I get the sense that this where. That which I seek is First, Halloween deco- ceding Valentine’s Day.
upstairs. works in the back room place is something of a all around me. rations were barely off the Between now and then, the
The mixing drinks, but when haven for them. Email Andrew at shelves in the store before
décor is
what From the Other Side... she shows herself up front,
she always spots me and
Indeed, this café is also
someplace where people
tct@pageone-inc.com. Christmas ones appeared. Imlay library page 11
really
sets this
café—
Andrew Wernette
called Noi—apart from the
flashes a coy smile as she
asks how I am. Despite
being a young mother,
she’s studying to become a
can seemingly change
appearances from the ones
they wear in the outside
world. This happened once
Buyer rebates explained
Alex, Please note that our buyer
rest. Antiques and knick-
knacks salvaged from dif-
chef; I know because now
and then the two of us
while I was glancing at a
beautiful girl sitting in the
A friend told me that Ask rebate program is available
ferent eras of modern
Vietnamese history are
meet at other cafes so that
I can teach her English.
alley with a boy, cigarette
dangling in her fingers.
buyer rebates are illegal.
I see your ads offer them. Alex... to ANY buyer on any
home. The rebates apply
Who is right? Also, if The real on every home for sale-
everywhere. Photographs This is not very repre- She wore loose clothing rebates are legal how estate and
even other companies’ list-
of old Hanoi, bikers and sentative of a typical café and had a type of serenity much are they? On which
mortgage
ings. However, you must
expert!
legendary Vietnamese in Danang, or Vietnam in spread across her brow. homes do they apply? use a RealtyVolution agent
musicians dot the pallid general. The old-style Only when she walked in — G.T. Imlay City as your Realtor. I have had
yellow walls, while old charm is the fruit of affect to pay did a bolt of realiza- some buyers who have
cabinets and tables are rather than any real pas- tion strike me to the quick: G.T., Your friend does used Realtors from other
stacked with odd curiosi- sage of time. The clientele I knew her. We had worked not know what they are companies and bought one
ties. A massive collection is mainly young, middle- together briefly in the past, talking about. My business Airlines give free seats to of my listings ask me for
of CDs, records, cassettes to-upper-class, whereas the and her image then did not model focuses on discount- frequent fliers. Credit card the rebate. Sorry, you only
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next to an equally large atmospheric ones draw a looked now. I sat in shock 3% to sellers and up to 1% to their customers based on our services, just like you
assortment of devices to mixed, middle-aged crowd. as she floated out the door cash rebates back to our purchases. Companies do can’t ask Delta for the air
play them on the upper Noi also seems to be the like a butterfly. buyers. I would not start this to give their customers miles from a flight you
floor, which is accessed by spot where the artists and In any given place, it and focus my business on incentives to use their ser- booked with Spirit. If you
a steep wooden staircase intellectuals of the city seems that one can always an illegal activity-much vices or their products. We want information on any
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smoke and haze and lively ment, but that in turn of Europe contributed over $100,000 to buyers. rebate we give to our buy- us. We are the only compa-
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drinking my milk coffee, high school kid nearby intelligent, caffeinated to a non-licensed entity, you are buying depending estate services. Feel free to
watching. who’s taking a hit of wild minds met to share infor- which is illegal. For exam- on amount of commission show this to your friend so
The brawny owner is tobacco out of a local bam- mation and big ideas. Here ple, it is illegal if I gave we receive from the seller. he will stop passing along
money to Tom because he For example, if you pur- inaccurate information.
Guest Columnist told his friend Joe to use
me as his agent. However,
chased a $200,000 home
you would likely receive If you have any real
it is acceptable to give Joe $2,000.00. We are a dis- estate or mortgage related
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Editor’s note: Due to space p.m. For info, call 586-752- The Capac Kitchen serves mentally appropriate games Cavis Pioneer Restaurant, City Rd., Lapeer - Regular
constraints announcements 6543. free meals every Tuesday and crafts, learn new skills, 5600 Lapeer Rd. in Kimball Immunization Clinic Hours:
will be posted one week in from 4:30-6 p.m. at Zion and enjoy a snack and social Twp. 48074. No RSVP nec- (held in 2nd floor clinic
advance of the event. Notices Swing Dance Lessons at the United Methodist Church. time with other children. essary. For more info call area) Walk-In, Mondays 1-3
must be received in writing Port Huron Senior Center, Parents will have the chance Joanne K. at 810-324-2304. p.m.; By Appointment Only,
by noon Monday prior to the 600 Grand Avenue, Port Free meals for people in to talk to other adults with This activity is sponsored by Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.-11:30
publication date. Huron, every Tues. from need are offered at the North same-age children. Register Widowed Friends, a peer a.m. and 4-6 p.m., Thursdays
7:30-9 p.m. and the 1st and Branch Senior Center on now for the next session! support group www.wid- 1-3:45 p.m. Hepatitis vac-
3rd Thurs. of the month Monday and Thursday eve-
For Senior Citizens from 7:30-9 p.m. with
instructors Lyle Malaski &
nings from 5:30-7 p.m. Call
810-441-0322 for more info.
Numerous locations and
dates available. For more
owedfriends.org.
Widowed Friends invites all
cine is now available. For
additional info, to check if
info and to sign up call the we accept your insurance, or
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from Kristina Morton. For info, Family Literacy Center at widowed to join us for to schedule an appointment
call 810-984-5061. Orchards’ Cupboard Food breakfast and friendship in
9-10 a.m. at First Pantry is open the 3rd 810-664-2737. please call 810-667-0448.
Congregational Church in a safe setting every 2nd and
Saturday of every month 9 4th Monday of the month at Free hearing and vision
Almont. Practice led by
Dina Miramonti, RYT. Free Meals, Food a.m.-noon. Food distributed
at 74903 McKay Rd., Bruce
Support Groups 9 a.m. at Sero’s, 925 Gratiot screens for children of pre-
school age are available at
in Marysville. For more
Imlay City Senior Center Twp., 586-336-4673. www. info, call Julie at 810-388- the Lapeer County Health
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church orchardsonline.org. Woman’s life Chapter 855
“Texas Hold ‘Em” 12:30 ‘Food for Families’ kitchen will meet at the Lois Wagner 0868. Department. To schedule an
p.m. For info 810-724-6030. is open to the public for free, Memorial Library in appointment please call 810-
Council on Aging hot meals every Monday Museums Richmond at 6:30 pm on
January 8, 2019. Everyone
For those that have experi-
enced the death of a loved
667-0448 or 810-245-5549.
Membership is open to indi- and Wednesday from 4-5:30 one, a support group is Capac Pharmacy is teaming
viduals 18 and older. The p.m. The Almont Community is welcome to attend. available facilitated by a with Support Million Hearts
Capac Senior Center is This Heart Loves Food Historical Society Museum Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) trained United Hospice by offering in-pharmacy
open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Pantry is open the 1st is open Saturdays from 1-4 meetings are held every Service (UHS) bereavement blood pressure screenings,
weekdays. We offer a vari- Saturday of each month p.m. Please stop by and Monday night at 8 p.m. at volunteer. Marlette Regional 136 North Main St. in
ety of activities such as fit- from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at learn about your communi- St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Hospital, 2770 Main Street Capac, Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-6
ness and craft classes, a ty. Society meetings are held in Imlay City. in Marlette, hosts this sup- p.m. Everyone is invited to
Gateway Assembly Church,
book review group, cards at the museum on the sec- port group the 1st Tuesday come and have their blood
2796 S. Van Dyke Rd., Imlay
and bus trips. For info, call ond Monday of the month at Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) of each month in the pressure read for free.
Lori at 395-7889. City. 7 p.m. For more info call and Al-Anon meetings are Administration Conference
The Attica United Methodist 810-796-3355. held every Wednesday night Room. For time and more
Almont and Dryden area
senior citizens meet the 2nd Church will be holding a
free community meal on the
The Capac Historical
at 8 p.m. at the Capac
United Methodist Church,
info, call 800-635-7490 or
visit www.marletteregional-
Events
Tuesday of the month at 12 Society is open to visitors Capac, MI.
p.m. at the Almont Lions 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each daily from 1-3 p.m. and 1-4 hospital.org. Zumba Gold. Combines
Hall, 222 Water St., for a month from 4:00-6:00 p.m. p.m. on Sundays. Call 810- Grief share. Tuesdays at 1 dance steps with a low
For more info please call TOPS 620 Lapeer weight- impact routine. Bring water
potluck and program. Call 395-2859 for more info. p.m., Imlay City Sr. Center, loss group meets Tuesday
798-8210 for more info. 810-724-0690 or visit www. Lamb Steele building on and a face towel. Every
atticaumc.org. The Dryden Historical nights at the Hunter’s Creek Monday and Wednesday
Third St. New series starts Mobile Home Park Club
Adults 55 and over are invit- Society meets at 7 p.m. the Aug. 6. For info or to regis- 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
ed to Berlin Twp. Senior The Attica Food Bank at first Wednesday of the House, 725 DeMille Rd. in Washington Parks and Rec
the Attica United Methodist ter call Tracy at 810-724- Lapeer. Weigh-in from
Center to play cards from month and the museum 6030 or Ginger at 810-724- Center, 57880 Van Dyke,
noon-3 p.m. every other Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is opens every Monday from 6-6:30 p.m., meeting from Washington Twp. Fee
open from 2-4 p.m. the sec- 5772. 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more
Thursday. Bring a sack 5:30-7 p.m. charged. Call 586-752-6543
lunch, beverages provided. ond and fourth Monday of Lapeer Area Citizens info call 810-664-7579. for info.
Senior chair exercise on the month. Proof of resi- The Imlay City Historical Against Domestic Assault
Tuesdays 10-11 a.m. Potluck
luncheons will be served the
dency and need required. Museum is now closed for
the season. Watch for the
meets 1-3 p.m. every
Wednesday in the Lapeer Fundraisers Sculpt, Flex and Stretch.
Beneficial weight training.
The Capac Community opening of the 2019 season Every Monday, Wednesday
4th Tuesday of every month Food Pantry, 112 S. Main Court House for personal
at noon. For info, call 810- on the first Saturday in protection order clinic. For Woman’s Life Chapter 855’s and Friday. Washington
Street, is open each April. Bottle & Can Drive contin- Parks and Rec Center ,
395-4518. Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. info 810-246-0632.
ues all year round. Funds 57880 Van Dyke, Washington
Youth Events
Dinner and card playing, Please call LOVE, INC. at 10A Friday AFG Family support those in need as we Twp. Call 586-752-6543 for
50/50 raffle and prizes of 810-245-2414 in advance to Groups meeting. Imlay City continue to fight hunger and times and prices.
high and low for each table ensure your food voucher FOC Lutheran Church, homelessness in our commu-
Other
every 3rd Monday at the will be received before you 7191 Imlay City Rd, Imlay nity. Call 810-392-5136 for a
Ready, Set, Go! Workshop.
Washington Senior Center, stop in to shop. Any ques- City. Contact Ginger Miller drop off point, or pick up
This is a FREE workshop
57880 Van Dyke, Washington tions, please call Joyce at 810-724-5772 for more service for a large donation.
for 3-5 year olds & parents/
Twp., MI 48094, from 4-8 Kaufman at 810-395-7532. information. Make a difference today by Free tutor training for peo-
caregivers! Enjoy fun proj-
ects that will develop your donating! ple who would like to help
Romeo Washington Parks others in our community
child’s skills and prepare and Rec. One on one grief The Imlay City Christian
them for school! Children improve English skills.
counseling provided at both School has discount cards Volunteer basis. Please call
also enjoy a snack, story Romeo and Washington available for sale. Proceeds for orientation before train-
time, and a free book! Call Centers. By appointment benefit the school’s athletic, ing at 810-664-2737.
the Family Literacy Center only, please call to set up music and PE programs.
today to reserve your seat at your appointment today For more information call Volunteer for the Habitat
810-664-2737 and for more 586-752-6543. Free of Imlay City Christian School, for Humanity of Lapeer
info on dates and times. charge. Mon.-Fri. 8-4, 810-724-5695. County at the office.
Interested parties can call
Play groups available. Free FOR WIDOWED MEN &
Medical Care
810-664-7111 and speak to
6 week sessions. At these WOMEN: Lunch-Cards- Carolyn, Cheryl or Pete at
FREE 90-minute play- Friendship. Join us every 810-660-7823.
groups, children will partici- 3rd Tuesday of each month Lapeer County Health
pate in storytime, develop- from 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at Department, 1800 Imlay
Club News
c
Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW) of Imlay City, Post
2492, 598 N. Almont Ave.
(Fairgrounds Rd.) Overseas
Veterans Meetings 2nd
Thursday, every other
AREA UNITED
St. Paul’s Blessed Hope
18
month, 7 p.m.; Post
Meetings 1st Thursday
Lutheran Church Baptist Church every month, 7 p.m.;
(ELCA) Auxiliary Meetings 1st
METHODIST
1635 Berville Road, Allenton, MI
200 North Cedar (M-53) 4411 Newark Road
859 N. Van Dyke Road Pastor Gayle Hortop Saturday of every month,
Imlay City, MI Imlay City, Michigan 48444 Phone: (586) 784-5854 10 a.m.
Attica, MI 48412
810-724-2702 Sunday School - 10:00 am
810-724-1200 Sunday 2:30 pm Almont/Dryden Masons
CHURCHES
Sunday Morning - 11:00 am
email: nlcc@newlifechristian.net Tuesday 7:00 pm
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
www.newlifechristian.net
Sunday Evening - 6:30 pm meets 7 p.m. every 2nd
Friday Youth 7:00 pm Wednesday Evening - 6:30 pm
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Pastor Tim Martin
Thursday of the month at
Pastor Alan Casillas Soul winning is not our Masonic Center in Almont.
18 Sunday 10 a.m. Service 18 firstapostolichome.com 18 preference, but it’s our priority.
Capac The Imlay City American
Attica U.M.C. Imlay City 18
Almont Legion Post 135 meets the
27 Elk Lake Road, Attica, MI U.M.C. C.R.C. First Baptist Church 2nd and last Wednesdays of
(810) 724-0690 14952 Imlay City Rd., Capac 395 N. Cedar (M-53) the month at 7:00 p.m. The
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m Church 810-395-2112 www.imlaycitycrc.org Wayne Boyd, Pastor post is located at 212 E.
Attica Food Bank: Sunday School - 9:15 am - All Ages Worship 10:00 a.m. 881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888 Third Street. Contact them
Serving those in 48412, Sunday Service: 10:30 am Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Sunday Bible Classes: 9:45 am
2-4 pm, 2nd & 4th Monday Youth Ministry Worship Services at 810-724-1450 or ameri-
Junior Church and Nursery Available
of the month. Bible Studies Every MOPS Program 10:30 am & 6:00 pm canlegionpost135@frontier.
Community Dinner: Community Men’s & Women’s Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm com.
Monday and Tuesday Evenings fbc@airadvantage.net
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 4-6 pm Bible Studies
Tuesday Morning Live Webcasting Sunday all worship services
Pastor Ron Rouse 9:30 am 11:00 am 810-724-4315 over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont The Evening Star Quilt
Come as you are - everyone is welcome!
www.atticaumc.org 18 18 18
Come Grow With Us! 18 Proclaiming the Sovereign Grace of God Guild meets the last
Wednesday of each month
Dryden Imlay City Sacred Heart - Imlay City
St. Nicholas - Capac Goodland GATEWAY ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH at the Davison Senior
U.M.C. U.M.C. ASSEMBLY
(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court • Capac, MI
Community
Pastor: Rev. Noel Cornelio
Saturday Mass (810) 395-7557 Center, 10135 Lapeer Rd. in
Corner of 4th St. & Almont Ave. 4:00 pm - St. Nicholas • 6:00 pm - Sacred Heart Davison. Meetings start at
5394 Main Street - Dryden
Church 2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City
(Across from the Library) Sunday Masses
www.imlayumc.org 9:00 am - Sacred Heart • 11:00 am - St. Nicholas 6:30 p.m. and doors open at
810-796-3341 Like Us On
6:00 pm (Spanish) - Scared Heart Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 6 p.m. For more info call
Weekdays
10:30 a.m. Worship 2008 N. Van Dyke Evening Service - 5:00 p.m. Lisa, 810-358-7294.
Pastor Patricia Hoppenworth Tuesday at St. Nicholas at 8:30 am
Wednesday at Sacred Heart at 10 am
Nursery Available
First Thursdays at St. Nicholas at 7 pm Imlay City, MI 48444 Wednesday Family Night - 6:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Jr. Church for K-5th grade
Supervised child care during all services
Markets
First Fridays at Sacred Heart at 7 pm
Youth Group 6th-12th grade
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. 5pm-6:30pm Sundays
First Saturdays at Sacred Heart at 8 am
Confessions 810.724.1747 Sunday School
Phone: 810-724-8110 9:00 a.m. September thru May
Worship Service: 10:00 am18
Saturdays 3 pm St. Nicholas • 5:30 pm Sacred Heart
EVERYONE WELCOME! Rev. Dr. Marcel Allen Lamb
First Saturdays at 7:30 am at Sacred Heart Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist
18 810-724-0687 18 Sundays at 5:30 pm before the Spanish Mass 18 18 Staffed Nursery During Worship 18 Every Sunday The Lapeer
West Berlin Imlay City Family of First Congregational Church Center’s Flea Market is
open 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. with up
Church of Christ Christ United Church of Christ
U.M.C. 670 N. Van Dyke
Lutheran Church -
to 75 booths inside and out-
Imlay City, MI 48444 275 Bancroft - Imlay City 201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI side selling a huge variety of
905 Holmes Rd. - Allenton, MI Sunday Service Missouri Synod (Corner of 5th Street) 810-798-8855 items to the public. The
Corner of Almont Road 7191 Imlay City Road, Imlay City Sunday Worship Service Lapeer Center Building is
Bible Study (all ages) 10:00am
Morning Worship 11:00am Bible Study - 9:00 am 810-724-6207 at 10:15 a.m.
at 425 County Center Street.
810-395-2409 1st Sunday of the
Month Evening Service 2:30pm
Worship Time - 10:30 am Sunday School & Morning Adult Group 9:30 a.m. Nursery available and Jr. Church
for ages 3 thru 5th grade This long-running commu-
Children’s Church - 10:30 am Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Classes (all ages) 7:00pm Contemporary Service - Wednesdays 7:00 pm
Rev. Dr. Renee C. Jackson
Jr./Sr. High Youth Group ~ Sunday’s 6-8pm nity event is sponsored by
810-724-3306 SALT Program ~ Tues. & Thurs. 4-5:30pm The Lapeer Center, a
Rev. Curtis Clarke Phone 810-724-2620 “No matter who you are or where you are Pre-School - 5th grade
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John Barker, Minister lutheranfamilyofchrist.org 18
on life’s journey, you are welcome here!” Pastor William King 501(c)3 non-profit organi-
18 18 18
zation for over 60 years.
St. Cornelius St. John The Holy Redeemer Light of Christ For information on space
Catholic Church Evangelist Lutheran Church rentals, call 810-347-7915.
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Community Low rental prices on inside
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NEW MASS SCHEDULE BEGINNING 810-395-7074 www.lutheransonline.com/holyred 2720 Winslow Road
JUNE 30TH and JULY 1ST www.fmsaints.com 8:00 am - BIBLE CLASS general information on the
Weekday Mass: NEW MASS SCHEDULE BEGINNING 9:30 am - WORSHIP Imlay City, MI 48444 Flea Market, Lapeer Center
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Weekend Masses:
Saturday 4:00 p.m. Weekend Masses: ALL WELCOME!!! Sunday Worship 10:30 am call 810-664-2109, email
Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. Pastor Steven Helms lapeercenter@gmail.com or
Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 18 Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 18
Christian Preschool Available 18 Phone: 810-724-6999 18 see www.LapeerCenter.org.
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Obituaries
~ Steve Lynn, 50 ~
Steve Lynn, age 50, of son, Robert (Mandy)
Imlay City, Michigan, died Daughterty of Macomb,
suddenly Wednesday, MI; and his life partner,
January 2, 2019 at his Lori Welch of Imlay City,
home. Steven E. Lynn was MI.
born March 4, 1968 in The funeral was held
Tennessee. Steve grew up Saturday, January 5, 2018
and attended school in at Muir Brothers Funeral
Tennessee. He married Home of Imlay City, 225
Beverly Meike. Beverly N. Main Street, Imlay City,
preceded Steve in death in MI.
2008. Those wishing to make
He was employed as a memorial contributions
carpenter by Performance may direct them to the
Fiberglass, in Shelby family for a scholarship to
Township, for six years. be set up for his daughter,
Steve is survived by Tallie Lynn. Funeral Home of Imlay brothersfh.com to share
one daughter, Tallie Lynn Arrangements were City. Please be sure to sign condolences and memo-
of Imlay City, MI; his step- made by Muir Brothers our online register at muir- ries.
of Dryden, went to be with his family. Earle loved his Koyl of Opapka, Florida
his Lord and Savior Jesus grandchildren. and Nelson (Cyndi) Koyl
Christ on January 1, 2019. He leaves behind his of San Diego, California;
Earle was born to Earl wife of 40 years, Nancy; and several nieces, neph-
Who’s Your Chief and Florence Tuttle on
October 30, 1926 in New
daughters, Carlene
Lockwood of Lansing and
ews, grandchildren, and
great grandchildren.
Britain, CT. He married Kim (Keith) Klobucar of He was preceded in
Capac Jr./Sr. High School Building Manager Nancy Koyl-Hart on Dryden; sons, Steve death by his parents and
Shawn Muter was named the December November 14, 1978. Earle (Michelle) Tuttle of sister, Gladys Vogt.
2018 Who’s Your Chief employee recogni- served in the Army Air Oxford and Mark (Kim) Cremation has taken
tion recipient. Her nominators said Muter Corps during WWII. He Hart of Marlette. He also place and a Celebration of
is “helpful and willing to do anything to owned and operated sever- leaves behind sisters-in- Life Dinner will take place
help someone out. She is caring, profes- al area businesses, includ- law, Pat (Howard) Burger for family and close
sional and an asset to Capac Community ing Lapeer Lanes from the of North Branch, Kathyrn friends at a later date.
Schools.” Supt. Jeff Terpenning presented time he opened it in 1972 (Ward) Jessop of Arrangements are by
Muter with $40 in Capac Cash, courtesy of until it was sold in 1986, play golf, bowl, read, and Jonesboro, Georgia, Amy Pollock-Randall Funeral
the Capac School Board and Capac Koyl Company Screw watch football, especially (Jodi) Plank of Imlay City Home. To send condolenc-
Chamber of Commerce. She also received Machine, and The Maids the Detroit Lions. Most of and Carolyn McRoberts of es, visit pollockrandall.
a gift and certificate from the Capac Athletic of Rochester. Earle like to all, he loved spending time Spring Lake; brothers-in- com
Boosters.
See more OBITUARIES next page
Legal Announcements
CITY OF IMLAY VILLAGE OF safety, and welfare by prohibiting
excessive, unnecessary, unnatural, or
(10:00) p.m. and seven o’clock (7:00)
a.m., or at any other time or place, in
es, streets, or highways, or other prop-
erty by or on behalf of the State of
IMLAY CITY TOWNSHIP ALMONT unusual loud noise, or such noise such a manner so as to unreasonably Michigan, Mussey Township, or St.
REGULAR PLANNING ORDINANCE NUMBER DISSOLUTION OF which is prolonged, unusual, and annoy or disturb peace, comfort, or Clair County, between eight o’clock
COMMISSION MEETING 2018-001 THE DOWNTOWN unnatural in time, place, and use, and repose of persons in any office, dwell- (8:00) p.m. and seven o’clock (7:00)
DECEMBER 27, 2018 An ordinance to prohibit mari- DEVELOPMENT which disturbs the peace, comfort or ing, hotel, or other type of residence a.m. when the public welfare, health,
juana establishments from operating AUTHORITY repose of the general public or is oth- or business, or of any persons in the safety or convenience renders it
SYNOPSIS erwise detrimental to the public vicinity where such noise is plainly impossible to perform such work dur-
Mayor Kempf called the meeting or becoming established in the ORDINANCE NO. 204
Township. An Ordinance to dissolve the health, comfort, convenience, safety, audible at a distance of fifty (50’) feet ing other hours.
to order at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners welfare, peace or prosperity. from its point of origin shall be prima C. Noises emitted from warning
THE IMLAY TOWNSHIP Downtown Development Authority of
present were Mayor Joi Kempf, Walt SECTION 3: GENERAL facie evidence of a violation of this devices for the purpose of notifying
BOARD HEREBY ORDAINS: the Village of Almont and to repeal
Bargen, Ian Kempf, and Ted Sadler. PROHIBITED NOISE Section. individuals or the public at large as
Section 1. Prohibition of Marijuana Ordinance Nos. 139 and 139.5.
Also present: City Manager Tom A. It shall be unlawful for any D. ANIMALS, BIRDS, OR authorized by law.
Establishments. THE VILLAGE OF ALMONT
Youatt, four members of the commu- person or entity to make, maintain, or PETS. The keeping of any animal, D. All railroad operations meet-
No Marijuana establishments, as ORDAINS:
nity. The Commissioners approved continue, or cause to be made, main- bird or pet which, by frequent or ing the maximum permissible noise
defined by the Michigan Regulation Section 1. Findings of Fact.
the agenda with the addition of 8.B. tained or continued, any excessive, extended noise, does unreasonably levels allowed or permitted by law.
and Taxation of Marijuana Act (PA - Section 2. Dissolution of DDA.
January Meeting Date and Approved unnecessary, unnatural, repeated, pro- disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of E. Noise emanating from the
of 2018), are permitted within the Section 3. Repeal of Ordinance
the Minutes for the Regular Meeting longed or unusual loud noise, or any any person in the vicinity. Permitting discharge of firearms providing that
boundaries of the Township. Nos. 139 and 139.5
of November 27, 2018. The such noise which annoys, disturbs, any dog to bark repeatedly in an area such discharge is otherwise autho-
Section 2. Effective Date. Section 4. Effective Date.
Commissioners requested the City injures, irritates or unreasonably where such barking can be clearly rized under Michigan law or local
This ordinance shall take effect The undersigned President and
provide to the Commission at the impairs the comfort, repose, health, or heard from nearby residential proper- ordinance.
the day following publication. Clerk of the Village of Almont hereby
January meeting an amended land- peace of another person or entity ty or which is plainly audible at a F. Farm or business operations
At a regular meeting of the certify that this ordinance was pre-
scaping ordinance with a 35% reduc- within the limits of Mussey Township. distance of fifty (50’) feet from its which are carried on in an area prop-
Board of Trustees for the Township of sented for first reading at a Regular
tion in the landscaping requirements. B. It shall be unlawful for the point of origin, shall be prima facie erly zoned for that activity, providing
Imlay held on December 19, 2018. Meeting of the Almont Village
The Commissioners approved the owner of any premises within Mussey evidence of a violation of this Section. that the activity causing the noise is
Trustee Stoldt moved for adoption of Council held on the 2nd day of
Final Site Plan for Fire Hall - 571 E. Township, and for the occupant or E. EXHAUST NOISES. The necessary to the farm or business
the foregoing ordinance and Treasurer January 2019 and was published in
Borland Parcel ID# I19-83-207-000- person in possession or control of any discharge into the open air of the operation.
Priehs supported the motion. the Tri-City Times on the 9th of
00 as presented and changed the next premises within Mussey Township, exhaust of any steam engine, internal SECTION 6: WAIVER
Voting for: All January 2019.
Planning Commission meeting to whether individual, corporate, or oth- combustion engine, or any other form Permission to waive the provi-
Voting against: None Kimberly Keesler
January 29, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. erwise, to knowingly make, allow, or of engine, whether in a boat, motor sions of this ordinance may be granted
The Supervisor declared the Clerk
Adjournment at 7:53 p.m. permit to be made upon such premises vehicle, motorcycle, off-road vehicle, by the Township Board for specific
ordinance adopted. Steve Schneider
Submitted by Anne McAvoy, Deputy so owned, occupied, or possessed, any or tractor, except through a muffler or events or social occasions.
Steve Hoeksema, Supervisor President
Clerk/Utility Billing Clerk. Complete excessive, unnecessary, unnatural, other device which effectively pre- SECTION 7: SEVERABILITY
Carla Jepsen, Clerk A complete copy of the above
copies of the minutes are available in repeated, prolonged or unusual loud vents or reduces loud or explosive The several sections of this
Certification ordinance is available in the Clerk’s
the Clerk's office during normal busi- noise, or any such noise which noises. Ordinance shall be deemed severable,
Carla Jepsen, Imlay Township office during regular business hours.
ness hours or at www.imlaycity.org. annoys, disturbs, injures, irritates, or F. CONSTRUCTION OR and should any section, clause, or
Clerk, certifies that the foregoing is a 2-1
2-1 unreasonably impairs the comfort, REPAIRING BUILDINGS. The erec- provision thereof be declared uncon-
true copy of Ordinance No. 2018-001,
which was enacted by the Board of repose, health, or peace of another tion (including excavation), demoli- stitutional or contrary to the law of the
CITY OF Trustees of Imlay Township at a regu- person or entity within the limits of tion, alteration or repair of any build- State of Michigan, and therefore void-
IMLAY CITY lar meeting held on December 19, MUSSEY Mussey Township.
SECTION 4: SPECIFIC NOISES
ing or structure other than between the
hours of seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and
ed by any court of competent jurisdic-
tion, the same shall not affect the
REGULAR COMMISSION 2018.
Carla Jepsen, Township Clerk
TOWNSHIP PROHIBITED; STANDARDS. eight o’clock (8:00) p.m. where such validity of the Ordinance as a whole
MEETING 2-1 NOTICE The following noises and acts activity results in the creation of or any part thereof other than the part
JANUARY 2, 2019 THE FOLLOWING are hereby declared to be excessive, unusually loud noise or noise which or section so declared to be unconsti-
SYNOPSIS ADDITIONS WERE unnecessary, unnatural, or unusually annoys, disturbs, injures, or unreason- tutional or invalid.
Mayor Joi Kempf called the ADDED TO loud which annoy, disturb, injure, or ably impairs the comfort, repose, SECTION 8: PENALTY FOR
meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ORDINANCE #33 – unreasonably impair the comfort, health, peace or safety of others, VIOLATION
Commissioners present were Ramirez, repose, health, or peace of others in except in case of urgent necessity in A. Except as provided in subsec-
FIREWORKS violation of this Ordinance, but such the interest of public health and safety tion “B” of this Section, violation of
Davis, Sadler, Demske. Also present:
City Manager Tom Youatt, Doug VILLAGE OF (G). A person shall not ignite,
discharge, or use consumer fireworks
specification shall not to be construed for the duration of such emergency. this Ordinance shall be deemed to be
Skyliss Rowe Services, and two mem-
bers of the community. The
ALMONT on the day preceding, the day of, or
to exclude other noises prohibited by
this Ordinance which are not specifi-
AND
G. BUSINESS OPERATION
OTHER PREMISES
a municipal civil infraction, and any
person, firm, or entity who is issued a
ALMONT VILLAGE the day after a national holiday
cally enumerated: ACTIVITIES. The carrying on of any citation and found responsible there-
Commissioners approved the agenda
with the addition of Old Business 7.E. COUNCIL between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and
A. HORNS AND OTHER business operations, or any other fore shall be subject to a fine not to
Spicer Group Invoice and 7.F. Spicer REGULAR MEETING 8:00 a.m.
SIGNALING DEVICES. The use and activities upon any premises in such a exceed $500 for each offense. A viola-
DECEMBER 18, 2018 (H). A person shall not ignite,
Group Invoice; Approved the Consent sounding of any hand-held horn or manner so as to create any excessive, tor of this Ordinance may be subject
discharge, or use consumer fireworks
Agenda with payment of bills in the SYNOPSIS signaling device or on any automo- unnecessary, or unusually loud noise, to additional sanctions, remedies,
when a burn ban is in effect for the
amount of $648,935.71 as presented. President Schneider called the bile, boat, bus, truck, or other vehicle, which disturbs, injures, or unreason- injunctions or judicial orders as autho-
Township.
The Commission also approved M-53 Regular Meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. except as a danger warning, in such a ably impairs the comfort, repose, rized under Michigan Law. Each day a
Additions were approved at the
Gateway Project Change Order #1; Councilmembers present were Dyke, manner as to be continuous or for an health, peace or safety of others. violation of this Ordinance continues
Mussey Township meeting on
Approved M-53 Gateway Project Biolchini, Love, Steffler, Schneider, extended period of time such that it H. PILE DRIVERS AND to exist constitutes a separate viola-
December 12, 2018.
Payment #2 in the amount of and Steven C. Schneider. disturbs the quiet, peace, comfort or OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. The tion.
Sheila McDonald,
$65,630.30; Approved the Assisted Councilmember absent was Peltier. repose of any person. operation between the hours of eight B. Any person, firm, or entity
Mussey Township Clerk
Living Project Superior Excavating Staff members present were Manager B. RADIOS, TELEVISIONS, o’clock (8:00) p.m. and seven o’clock who violates this Ordinance after
2-1
Change Order #2; Approved payment Connors, Clerk/Treasurer Keesler and AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. (7:00) a.m. of any pile driver, steam being issued a notice of violation or
Chief of Police Martin. The playing of any radio, television, shovel, pneumatic hammer, derrick, citation under subsection “A” above,
for the Assisted Living Project
Superior Excavating in the amount of The Council approved the MUSSEY or other electronic or mechanical steam or electric hoist, or other form such that an authorized enforcement
$98,962.85; Approved payment to Regular Agenda; approved the TOWNSHIP sound-producing device, including of heavy equipment, the use of which official or officer responds to the sub-
Spicer Group for the Assisted Living Consent Agenda with corrections; ST. CLAIR COUNTY, any musical instrument, in such a is attended by loud, or repeated or sequent violation at the same location
Water Main Extension in the amount During public comment Ian Kempf, manner or with such volume as to continuous use. within 48 hours of the prior incident,
STATE OF MICHIGAN
of $8,774; Approved payment to the Lapeer County Commissioner, hand- unreasonably upset or disturb the I. The operation of any race shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
ed out the monthly report of total runs ORDINANCE NO. #40 quiet, comfort or repose of other per- track, proving ground, testing area, or subject to a fine of not more than $500
Spicer Group for the S. Almont
Sanitary Sewer Extension in the by area and wanted it noted that with NOISE ORDINANCE sons. The operation of any said radio, obstacle course for vehicles, motor- and/or not more than 90 days in jail.
amount of $5,357.33; Approved opening the new Lapeer County EMS [An ordinance to secure the television, phonograph, musical cycles, boats, racers, automobiles, SECTION 9: EFFECTIVE
Resolution 2019-01 for the Deficit base on Dryden Road there were 116 public health, safety, and general instrument, or other such sound-pro- snowmobiles, off-road vehicles, or ADOPTION AND DATE.
Elimination Plan with the Department runs for the Township and Village; welfare of the residents and prop- ducing device between the hours of vehicles of any kind or nature in a A. This Ordinance shall become
of Treasury; Approved payment to passed to approve the extension of a erty owners of Mussey Township by ten o’clock (10:00) p.m. and seven residential area of the Township, or effective thirty (30) days after its pub-
Spicer Engineering for Imlay City on- six month pro-rated insurance policy regulating and, where necessary, o’clock (7:00) a.m. in such manner as adjacent to a residential area of the lication as required by law.
Call Planning Services in the amount with Gandolphi Insurance; open dis- prohibiting loud and unreasonable to be plainly audible at a distance of Township where such noise emanat- B. This Ordinance was adopted
of $3,940.75; Approved final payment cussion was held on the Manager noise within said Township and pro- fifty (50’) feet from the building, ing from the identified vehicles would by the Township Board of Mussey
to Rowe Services for the East Capac evaluation process. scribing penalties for the violation structure, or vehicle in which it is be unusually loud or continuous, or Township, St. Clair County, Michigan
Project in the amount of #3,824.75; The meeting adjourned at 7:58 thereof.] located, or which is plainly audible in unreasonably disturbing, or upsetting on December 12, 2018.
and approved final payment to Rowe p.m. Mussey Township, St. Clair a dwelling unit other than that in to persons in that vicinity. Sheila McDonald, Clerk
Services for the Fourth Street Rural Kimberly J. Keesler County, STATE OF MICHIGAN, which it is located, shall be prima SECTION 5: EXCEPTIONS Mussey Township
Development Project in the amount of Clerk/Treasurer ORDAINS: facie evidence of a violation of this The noise prohibitions set out Mike Lauwers, Supervisor
$2,156.75, all as presented. Steve Schneider SECTION 1: TITLE Section. hereinbefore shall not apply to the fol- Mussey Township
Adjournment at 7:46 p.m. Submitted President This Ordinance shall be known C. YELLING, SHOUTING, lowing: First Publication: October 31, 2018
by Lynn Eutsler, City Clerk. Complete A complete copy of the minutes and may be cited as the Noise AND VERBAL NOISE. Yelling, A. Any police vehicle, ambu- Public Hearing: November 13, 2018
copies of the minutes are available in is available in the Clerk’s office dur- Ordinance of Mussey Township. shouting, hooting, whistling, singing, lance, fire engine, or other emergency Adoption: December 12, 2018
the Clerk’s office during normal busi- ing regular business hours or at www. SECTION 2: PURPOSE or other verbal noise upon any prem- vehicle while engaged in necessary Final Publication: January 9, 2019
ness hours or at www.imlaycity.org. almontmichigan.gov The purpose of this Ordinance is ises, or upon the public streets, emergency activities. Effective Date: February 5, 2019
2-1 2-1 to protect the general public health, between the hours of ten o’clock B. Excavation or repair of bridg- 2-1
Obituaries
~ Ron Miller, 58 ~ ~ June Penzien, 90 ~
Ron Miller, age 58, of wife, Rena Miller of Imlay Miller; and his brother, June Penzien, age 90,
Imlay City, Michigan, died City, MI; two daughters, Robert Miller. of Attica, MI died
Thursday, January 3, 2019 Shelby Miller of Tennessee The memorial will be Saturday, January 5, 2019
at McLaren Lapeer Region and Madison Miller of held at 11:30 a.m., at McLaren Lapeer Region
Hospital. Ronald Joseph Tennessee; three sisters, Saturday, January 12, 2019 Hospital. June Leota Wills
Miller was born May 7, Roberta Grant of at Muir Brothers Funeral was born June 6, 1928 in
1960 in Monroe, MI. He Greenville, MI, Carolyn Home of Imlay City, 225 Capac, MI. She was the
was the son of the late Hansen of Lansing, MI N. Main Street, Imlay City, daughter of the late Henry
Robert and the late Rose and Pamela Miller of Mt. MI. and the late Lena (Standel)
Mary (Kamalay) Miller. Pleasant, MI; one brother, The family will be Wills. June grew up in
As a youngster, Ron lived William (Charla) Miller of available for visitation 2-5 Capac; she was a graduate
in Flat Rock and Allen Weidman, MI; sister-in- and 6-8, Friday, January 11 of Capac High School
Park, MI for a period of law, Laurie Miller of and 10-11:30 a.m., Class of 1946. June
time. Ron grew up in Greenville, MI; his step- Saturday, January 12 at worked as a clerk at the Joseph (Wendy) Penzien,
Greenville, MI. He was a children, William Gravius Muir Brothers Funeral Detroit Edison Office in Kaitlyn (Josh) Caulder,
graduate of Greenville He owned and operat- of Rochester, MI, Victoria Home of Imlay City. Capac until 1954. She mar- Jakob Penzien, James
High School. Ron studied ed Dietrich Collision in Gravius of Auburn Hills, Arrangements were ried Harry Penzien on (Laura) Penzien; and by
forestry at Montcalm Imlay City for most of the MI and Katherine Gravius made by Muir Brothers August 29, 1954 in Capac, fifteen great-grandchildren.
County Community last 30 years, performing of Shelby Twp., MI. Also Funeral Home of Imlay MI. June and Harry lived June was preceded in
College and Michigan auto body repair and paint- surviving are several niec- City. Please be sure to sign all of their married life in death by her daughter, Jane
Tech. He married Rena ing. Ron loved bowling, es and nephews. our online register at muir- the Attica area. Katherine Penzien in 1982;
Marie (Probst) Gravius on NASCAR, and street rac- Ron was preceded in brothersfh.com to share June was a lifelong her parents, Henry and
January 26, 2018 in Ada, ing. death by his parents, condolences and memo- member of St. John’s Nora Wills; and four sis-
MI. He is survived by his Robert and Rose Mary ries. Lutheran Church in Capac. ters, Charlotte, Jean,
She enjoyed visiting with Florence and Barbara.
~ Jason T. Anderson, 39 ~ her neighbors and friends
(a Chit-Chat Club); she
The funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m.,
Jason T. Anderson, 39, University of Michigan Rheaume family; Uncle loved to spoil the grand- Thursday, January 10,
of Brown City passed football. Most importantly Mike of Attica; numerous children and great-grand- 2019 at St. John’s
away suddenly on Friday, Jason was a loving hus- Rush uncles and aunts; children; she played the Lutheran Church, 109 E.
January 4, 2019 at Marlette band, father, son, brother, along with many, many piano often and made sure Kempf Ct., Capac, MI.
Community Hospital. He uncle and friend. dear friends. that her children learned The church’s minister,
was born August 3, 1979 He is survived by his In lieu of flowers The the piano and participated Charles Martin, will offici-
in Royal Oak, was a 1998 loving wife, Linda; his Jason Anderson Memorial in the school bands and ate. Burial will follow in
graduate of Dryden High children, Amie, Hunter, Fund has been set up for church music ministries. Imlay Township Cemetery,
School and married Linda Mason and Grace; his the family through Go She was a wonderful cook Imlay City, MI.
Rheaume on May 26, father, Steve (Annette) Fund Me. and baker (think Lemon The family will be
2007. Jason loved country Anderson of Dryden; his Visitation will be Meringue Pies). She available for visitation 2-4
music especially Hank mother, Kathy Anderson of Wednesday, January 9, said Thursday at 11 a.m. at enjoyed hooking rugs, and 6-8 p.m., Wednesday,
Williams, hunting, coach- Imlay City, sister, Lisa 2019 from 2-8 at Muir St. Cornelius Catholic painting and walking. She January 9, 2019 at Muir
ing his son’s baseball team (Matt) Montes of Brothers Funeral Home in Church. Burial will follow walked over the Mighty Brothers Funeral Home of
and spending time with his Metamora; nieces Kaylee, Almont and Thursday from in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Mackinaw Bridge six times Imlay City, 225 N. Main
family. He was a big fan of Raghan and Paisley and 10-11 a.m. at St. Cornelius in Dryden. and walked in the Crim Street, Imlay City, MI and
sports including football, nephew Landen; grand- Catholic Church in To sign the online Race in Flint several times. from 10-11 a.m. Thursday,
baseball and hockey and mother, Loretta Rush of Dryden. guestbook please visit She is survived by her January 10 at St. John’s
had a great love for Imlay City; his in-laws, the Funeral Mass will be www.MuirBrothers.com. husband, Harry Penzien; Lutheran Church.
and two sons, David Those wishing to make
~ Richard Kreiner, 82 ~ (Sharon) Penzien of Attica,
MI and and Duane
memorial contributions
may direct them to St.
(Shirley) Penzien of Sault John’s Lutheran Church of
Richard Kreiner, age their lives in northern Columbia City, Indiana; Dolly Kreiner; three broth- Sainte Marie, MI. She also Capac. Please be sure to
82, of Lapeer, Michigan, Lapeer County. He was his son: Rick Kreiner of ers: Jim Kreiner, Earl is survived by seven grand- sign our online register
died Tuesday, January 1, employed by General Attica, MI; son-in-law: Kreiner, and Leslie children, David (Jennifer) book to share a memory or
2019 at Stonegate Health Motor Company - Buick Davis Kopko of Oxford, Kreiner; and his sister: Penzien, Charles (Rene) a condolence with the
Campus of Lapeer, MI. City for 30 years. MI; six sisters: Norma Bernice Loxton. Penzien, Michael Penzien, Penzien family.
Richard Adam Kreiner was Richard loaded the vehi- Jean Donaldson, Shirley A memorial service
born June 29, 1936 in cles on railroad train cars Mercier, Mary was held Saturday,
North Branch, MI. He is for shipping across the Brimmstool, Thelma January 5, 2019 at ~ Larry Cook, 76 ~
the son of the late Earl and country. McConnel, Geraldine Imlay City Eagles, 170 S.
the late Agnes (Murdick) Richard enjoyed wood- Welch and Cecelia Baksa; Almont Avenue, Imlay Larry Cook, age 76, of Plant in Lake Orion, MI as
Kreiner. Richard grew up working and farming. He two brothers: Leroy City, MI. Lapeer, MI, died Friday, an assembly line worker
in North Branch, MI and raised crops and cattle, and Kreiner and Arthur Arrangements were December 28, 2018 at from 1976 until his retire-
attended Country School milked the cows. Kreiner; many grandchil- made by Muir Brothers Churchill Farms Adult ment in 2008.
on Martus Road. He mar- He is survived by his dren; and many nieces and Funeral Home, 225 N. Foster Care of Lapeer, MI. Larry is survived by
ried Leota Dowling on wife: Leota Kreiner of nephews. Main Street, Imlay City, Larry Dean Cook was one brother, Gordon Cook
June 25, 1955 in Brown Lapeer, MI: three daugh- Richard was preceded MI. Please be sure to sign born August 10, 1942 in of Indiana; and his friends,
City, Michigan. Richard ters: Patricia Kreiner of in death by: his parents: our on-line register at Almont, MI. He was the Terry Dougherty of
and Leota lived in Caro Vassar, MI, Pamela (Don) Earl and Agnes Kreiner; muirbrothersfh.com to son of the late Morris and Lapeer, MI and Brian
and Mio, MI for 10 years Sawgle of Lapeer, MI, and his daughter: Phyllis share your condolences the late Helen (Behnke) Dougherty.
each, but lived most of Peggy (Kenneth) Walker of Kopko; daughter-in-law: and memories. Cook. Larry grew up in Cremation has taken
Imlay City. He was a grad- place. No memorial is
~ Robert “Bob” Messner, 66 ~ uate of Imlay City High
School, Class of 1961.
planned at this time.
Arrangements were
Larry had lived most of his made by Muir Brothers
Robert “Bob” Messner, cow. and David Messner; his life in the Lapeer and Funeral Home, 225 N.
age 66, of Lum, MI died Bob is survived by his brothers-in-law, Bill Imlay City areas. Main Street, Imlay City,
Sunday, January 6, 2019 at wife, Roxann Messner of Poppeck and Ken Hodges; He served in the MI. Please be sure to sign
his home. Robert Charles Lum, MI; one daughter, and his niece, Kacy United States Army during our online register at muir-
Messner was born Melissa Messner of Hodges. the Vietnam War. Larry brothersfh.com to share
November 13, 1952 in Belleville, MI; one son, Cremation has taken was employed by General condolences and memo-
Detroit, MI. He was the Michael (Lauren) Messner place. A family Celebration Motors - Orion Assembly ries.
son of the late Marvin and of Macomb Twp., MI; his of Life is being planned
the late Elaine (Winter) brother, Edward (Carol) for a later date.
Messner. Bob grew up in Messner of Englewood, Arrangements were ~ Mardy Rothwell, 68 ~
Harper Woods. He was a FL; two grandchildren, entrusted to Muir Brothers Mardy Rothwell, age
graduate of Grosse Pointe Benjamin and Marcus; his Funeral Home of Imlay 68, of Imlay City, MI died
North High School - Class father-in-law, Carl (Lois) City, 225 N. Main Street, Saturday, January 5, 2019
of 1970. He served in the Meier of Metamora, MI; Imlay City, MI. at home surrounded by his
United States Army during inspector over 34 years, stepmother, Mildred Those wishing to make family. Mardon Marvin
the Vietnam War. He mar- before retiring in 2007. He Messner of Englewood, memorial contributions Rothwell was born January
ried Roxann Jean Messner was a member of the FL; two brothers-in-law, may direct them to Love 4, 1951 in Highland Park,
on July 30, 1977 in Mt. Mustang Club of America Art Meier and Paul Meier; INC (Love in the Name of MI. He was the son of the
Clemens, MI. They lived and loved to drive his and his three sisters-in-law, Christ), P.O. Box 1146, late Martin Kendall and
in Almont for 16 years Mustang. He was quite the Corinne Poppeck, Lori Lapeer, MI or Pregnancy the late Erma Violet
before moving to the Lum grill master; loved to boat Hodges and Susan Fish. Resource Center, 1715 (Riley) Rothwell. Mardy
area in the mid 1990s. in Lake St. Clair and ride He was preceded in Imlay City Rd., Lapeer, MI grew up in the Brightmoor/
Bob was employed by his motorcycle. He took death by his parents, 48446. Please be sure to Redford area west of
Ford Motor Company - his Mustang to a lot of car Marvin and Elaine sign our online register to Detroit. He married
Tractor Plant / Engine shows. He enjoyed spend- Messner; his mother-in- share condolences and Deborah Lynn Truax on
Plant as a machinist, weld- ing time with his golden law, Helen Meier; two memories at muirbrothers- August 28, 1971 in
er and quality control retrievers and the visiting brothers, James Messner fh.com Brightmoor, MI. He was
preceded in death by his Bowers of California and
~ Raynor (Ray) Newton Beech, 89 ~ wife, Deborah, on April Jean Marie Cybula of
11, 2009. Prescott, AZ; and four
Raynor (Ray) Newton into his family. death by his parents He was employed by grandchildren, Derek
Beech of Jackson, MI He was a lifelong Raynor and Mary; and sis- Ford Motor Tractor Plant, Tasker, Alexander Biauce,
passed in peace on member of the First United ter, Charlene. and later when it became Neriah Rothwell, and
December 16, 2018 sur- Methodist Church of the Ford Engine Plant, in Aleah Rothwell.
rounded by family, at age Jackson, where he taught Special thanks to the Romeo as a Hi-Lo driver He was preceded in
89. Sunday school classes, Doctors and Staff at Henry and general laborer. death by his wife, Deborah
Ray was born on participated in many plays Ford Allegiance Hospital Mardy retired from Ford Lynn Rothwell; a brother,
November 12, 1929 to produced by the Gilbert for their care and compas- after 38 years. Kevin Rothwell; and
Raynor and Mary Beech and Sullivan Society and sion throughout his hospi- He was a long time mem- brothers-in-law, Judd
who raised him in Jackson. began a long-standing tra- tal stays. Also, special ber of the Imlay City Bowers and John Cybula.
He married his first wife, dition of family camping thanks to his brother, Jim, Eagles Club. Mardy was The memorial service
Norma Gene (nee Hill) which is still being for all his help in caring an avid bowler and pool was held Tuesday, January
Testa in 1951 and three enjoyed four generations for Ray this past year. In player. He has won many 8, 2019 at Muir Brothers
weeks later entered the later. lieu of flowers, the family bowling and pool trophies. Funeral Home of Imlay
United States Navy, serv- Ray’s life was filled would appreciate a dona- Mardy is survived by City, 225 N. Main Street,
ing in San Diego during with laughter and love and Ray is survived by his tion to American Cancer two daughters, Crissy Imlay City, MI. Funeral
the Korean War. His first he went on to be a source wife of 44 years, Barbara; Society. (Jeffrey) Biauce of arrangements were made
marriage produced two of wisdom and inspiration son, Robert; daughter, A service in loving Metamora, MI and by Muir Brothers Funeral
children. Ray was married for his five children, four- Janet; stepdaughters, Lisa, memory will take place at Kimberly (Jamie) Schultz Home of Imlay City.
a second time to his current teen grandchildren and five Lorri, and Cindy. He is First United Methodist of Oakland, MI; and one Please be sure to sign our
wife, Barbara Sue (nee great-grandchildren. He also survived by siblings Church, 275 W. Michigan son, Shane (Shimeka) online register at muir-
Tabar / formerly Grant) in will be remembered as a Gene, Jim, Jerry, Sarah and Ave., Jackson, MI on Rothwell of Louisville, brothersfh.com to share
1974 at which time he wel- role model to all who Marie. January 19, 2019 at 11 KY; also surviving are two condolences and memo-
comed three more children knew him. He was preceded in a.m. sisters, Patricia Mae ries.
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Spartans win
Tri-City Invite
Three Imlay City wrestlers
win titles, six more medal
By Kevin Kissane ors that day. Byron pulled up
Tri-City Times Sports Editor third, amassing 162 points en
route. They were followed by
IMLAY CITY — The Imlay Cass City (120 points), Lake
City wrestling team registered Fenton (116), Ovid-Elsie (104),
DRYDEN — Dryden
handed Lake Fenton a 51-36
setback in a non-league var-
sity boys’ basketball encoun-
ter last Thursday night.
With the outcome,
Photo provided
Almont is first,
up with a 13-10 second quar-
ter advantage, increasing
Capac third at
halftime break.
When the action
resumed, Dryden picked up
Redskin tourney
where it left off. Bolstered
by a 15-8 third quarter, edge,
Dryden’s Jack Kaplan looks to elude a Lake Fenton defender during their
Dryden page 18 non-league encounter last Thursday.
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Almont’s Austin Watt finishes off a fastbreak opportunity during last week’s Blue Water Area
Conference basketball game versus Armada.
Boys’ Basketball
Algonac, 75-24
NORTH BRANCH — with Richmond up 30-29. Dryden then outscored a trifecta), Nate Schenkel
The North Branch boys’ Richmond then out- Lake Fenton 16-14 from (six), Kody Livingston (a
basketball team struggled scored North Branch 17-11 that point on, finishing off a triple), Ronny Hudson
against Richmond in Friday the rest of the way, good 51-36 win. (three) along with Rylan
By Kevin Kissane edge. That pushed their night’s game, falling by a for a 47-40 victory. For Dryden, Jack Rudd and Coulter Waite
Tri-City Times Sports Editor cushion to 63-19 with 24 47-40 final score. Riley Bugg scored 20 Kaplan led the way with a (two each) reach the scor-
minutes gone. The loss puts North points and grabbed 17 23-point performance. ing column.
IMLAY CITY — Imlay City then out- Branch at 5-4 overall and rebounds for the Broncos.
1-3 in the BWAC. Gerrid Rutledge contrib-
Imlay City routed visiting
Algonac, 75-24, in a Blue
scored Algonac 12-5 the
rest of the way, putting the North Branch trailed
at the end of the first
utes 16 points and Drake
Deshetsky added two.
Almont: Turns back Armada
Water Area Conference finishing touches on a from page 17 They were backed by Gabe
varsity boys’ basketball 75-24 win. quarter 15-10, putting Deshetsky also pulled
them behind at the Bourdeau (six points, with
meeting last Friday night. Parker Lewis (17 down 12 rebounds for the Almont then withstood
start. Both teams a pair of triples), Colby
With the outcome, points, including five tri- night. a 15-10 fourth quarter rally,
struggled against the oth- Schapman (five), Matt
Imlay City improves to 4-4 fectas) led Imlay City that “We played the best leaving with a 59-31 win to
er’s defense. McFarlane (a trifecta),
and 1-3. Algonac falls to evening. Riley Bertram defense all year we just their credit.
Richmond then held Mike Rinke, Cameron
0-8 and 0-4. (13 points, featuring a trey), couldn’t make a basket,” Austin Watt (18, includ-
their lead during the second Asaro and Brett Wrobel
In Friday’s meeting, Lonnie Wolford (12, with a North Branch Coach Mike ing four trifectas) and Atte
quarter pushing the score to (three each) plus Rafael
Imlay City bolted out to an triple), Logan Wilson (12) Snoblen said. “We shot 23 Vuoristo (12, featuring a
26-21 at halftime. Farias, Darren Herman and
18-7 advantage after one and Wei Lin Liu (10) hit for percent from the field pair of treys) posted
North Branch’s defense Nacho Aguirre (two
quarter was done and wid- double figures as well. The tonight, he noted. Almont’s top point totals. apiece).
ened the gap to 43-12 at the Spartans also had Mitch
halftime break. Allen (seven points, includ-
When the action
resumed, Imlay City struck
ing a trifecta) plus Ross
Edson and Raymond Liu
Sports Schedule
with a 20-7 third quarter (two each) connect.
Boys’ Basketball 6:30 p.m. Wrestling Wednesday, January 9
Thursday, January 10 Thursday, January 10 Wednesday, January 9 Almont, Imlay City at
Girls’ Basketball
With the decision, Cardinals forged a 36-5 (five each), Kylie Dryden’s best assist totals.
Dryden moves to 4-1 this cushion with 24 minutes DeVlaminck and Lexi Seitz Dryden also received
season. gone. (four apiece), Paige five steals courtesy of Kage.
By Kevin Kissane basketball contest Monday ened the gap to 33-15 at the She was backed by Hannah
Tri-City Times Sports Editor night. halftime break. Peyerk (14 points), Natalie
Bronco’s Autumn Deshetsky tries to protect With the result, Dryden Dryden then outscored Poirier (eight), Kylie
the ball from her opponents in Friday’s game. DRYDEN — Dryden goes to 5-1 overall. Genesee 24-8 from that DeVlaminck (seven), Ella
saw to it they would pre- In Monday’s contest, point, good for a 57-23 Kage and Ally Sobek (four
vail, earning a 57-23 win at Dryden jumped out to a win. each), Kelli Schenkel
Receptions
By Alyssa Wichtner Lady Broncos down by 10. Every Sip
In the fourth quarter
Student writer
both teams continued to
Every Moment
NORTH BRANCH — score, leaving North Branch Every Memory
It was a blue night as the with a defeat 48-41.
Lady Broncos took on the Reese Ruhlman led the
Richmond Blue Devils on Broncos with 22 points.
Friday, January 4. Autumn Deshetsky added 8 Our affordable
Richmond took the lead points and Jade
in the first quarter 15-11. Andrzejewski added seven. banquet hall is
The Broncos came back to
make it a tie score at the
They also combined for
12 rebounds and three
equipped with a
end of the second quarter. assists. full bar, dance
The Blue Devils took North Branch also
the lead in the third quarter received six rebounds cour- floor and caterer of
and finished it, leaving the tesy of Erin Wadley.
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Sports In Brief
The following youth
sports, junior high, ninth
Almont-44 Armada-36
Game recap- Almont
Wishes from
grade, and junior varsity
recaps are provided to us by
area coaches. If your team’s
downed Armada, 44-36, in
a Blue Water Area
Conference ninth grade
the Castle
results do not appear here
remind your coach to pass
boys’ basketball matchup
last Friday. for a happily
along the information by Haden Lacavera col-
calling 810-724-2615, or
e-mailing it to kkissane@
lected 10 points and
Dominic Ljuljdjuraj sup- ever after...
pageone-inc.com or send it plied eight to lead Almont.
to us via fax at 810-724- The Raiders also had Dave
8552. Goodloe (six points), Rich
Rockey (five), Seth
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VanHoutte and Logan contact us today. . . 810-724-0851
Almont Ninth Grade Walton (four each),
Boys’ Basketball Giovanni Mullen (three) Or email
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Almont vs. Armada Ryan Strong (two apiece).
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Club News
ALMONT WINTER SPORTS TEAMS
Almont Volleyball Club claims first
By Kevin Kissane Almont reached the Rachelle Baker, Emma
Tri-City Times Sports Editor title match with a 30-28, Sellers, Baylee Wetzel,
25-19 win against Infinity. Laken Campbell, Tone
TRI-CITY AREA — That set up a title match Engh, Katie Evans, Luisa
The Almont Volleyball encounter versus Elite Oliver and Makayla
Club, which includes play- Force. Gammon comprised their
ers from both Almont and When the final point hit championship roster. They
Imlay City. took first place the floor, Almont Volleyball were directed to the top fin-
in an 18U AAU Tournament Club had prevailed via a ish by coach Sue
last Saturday. 25-15, 25-14 count. Frederiksen along with
The tournament was Alexa Hanaford, Sarah assistant coaches Rob
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hosted by Chaos Volleyball Ford, Maria Bussone, Bussone and Becky Byam.
Club in Holly.
ALMONT WRESTLING
The 2018-19 edition of the Almont wrestling team consists of (L to R)
Travis Cline, Hector Contreras, Nathan Liblong, Brock Conger, Lane
Jackson, Gavin Dempz, Dallas Stanton, Aiden Finn, George Abu-
Joudeh, Mathew Dwyer, Landon Kruse, Thomas Dyer, Mason Smith,
and Robbie Battani. Not pictured is Connor DuRall and coach Mat
Dwyer.
day. He put together a 4-0 Hector Contreras (285) Arturo Rosales (160)
mark, earning MVP acco- supplied Almont’s thirds. and Bryce Tank (215) con-
lades for weight classes Almont also received a tributed thirds for Capac
103-140. fourth courtesy of Robbie that day. The Almont Volleyball Club won a tourney in Holly last Saturday. They
Dallas Stanton (103), Battani (189). Hunter Tyson rounded are front Laken Campbell, Tone Engh, Katie Evans, Luisa Oliver and
Gavin Dempz (119) and Shane Hoffman (112) out the list of Capac place- Makayla McGammon; and back assistant coach Rob Bussone, assistant
Lane Jackson (145) gave and Hunter Thorner (140) winners. Tyson took coach Becky Byam, Alexa Hanaford, Sarah Ford, Maria Bussone,
Almont firsts as well. paced Capac with firsts. fourth at 125 pounds. Rachelle Baker, Emma Sellers, Baylee Wetzel, and coach Sue Fredriksen.
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