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145th Volume - Issue No. 5
The Big
Get jazzy
The Almont Jazz Band
readies for performance,
...see page 3
Chill
Icy grip of winter takes hold in Tri-City area
Plow truck makes its way down Old M-21 near the intersection of M-53 during blizzard-like conditions on Monday afternoon.
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
TRI-CITY AREA — First it was the
snow and now the bitter cold will sweep
over the Tri-City area.
According to the National Weather
Help for family Service, between 4-6 inches of snow fell
over Lapeer and St. Clair counties on
A GoFundMe page set up
for Adamo family,
Almont DDA Board will proceed with litigation
...see page 2
Ownership of 12 parking spaces,
past taxes at the core of dispute
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
ALMONT — The
Almont Downtown
Development Authority
Board of Directors has
decided to move forward
Honored with earlier plans to liti-
gate ownership of 12 park-
ing spaces behind the for-
Area veteran Glenn Ream
is 2019 Citizen of Year,
...see page 7
‘Go big or go home’
Almont grad makes big strides
at Grand Valley State University
By Catherine Minolli
cminolli@pageone-inc.com
ALMONT —
Gabrielle ‘Gabby’ Schlagel
has always been a go-get-
ter. The 21-year-old was
Bees & brews
Senior Class President
when she graduated from
Both on tap at upcoming Almont High School in
Conversation meeting, 2016.
Dedicated to making a
...see page 6 difference, Gabby was also
active with the National
Honor Society, student
TRI-CITY council, and the Rachel’s
Challenge club throughout
her high school years. Her
TIMES busy schedule also includ-
ed cheerleading and partic-
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When it was time to
move on to college, Gabby
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Gabriel
‘Gabby’
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embraces
her new
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President
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Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Monday. On Tuesday, an official wind chill
warning went into effect at 6 p.m. and
extends through Thursday morning. Both
days, weather service forecasters say the
outdoor temperatures will feel like -30
degrees Fahrenheit.
In St. Clair County, officials are encour-
aging the public to visit warming centers as
needed during the height of the cold.
mer Lane-Swayze Clinic.
On Wednesday, Jan.
23, DDA Board members
approved a motion by
DDA Vice Chairperson
Lynn Zarate to proceed
with legal action against
Dr. Robert Lane, the for-
mer owner of the property.
All ayes, 1 abstention
DDA Director Kim
excel with her to Grand
Valley State University.
Bold and capable,
Gabby was eager to make
new friends and connec-
tions at GVSU—and she
thought joining a sorority
as a freshman would be a
good way to accomplish
that.
She joined Alpha
Sigma Tau with the goal of
being its president one day.
Three years later, it’s
another accomplishment
Gabby can check off her
list. Choosing to accept the
position wasn’t easy,
though. Gabby’s heavy
course load—a double
major in entrepreneurship
and management—made
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75¢
LAPEER
ST. CLAIR
MACOMB
Schall said all voting
Board members cast “aye”
votes, while two members,
Tara Antonelli and Melissa
Schneider absent; and
another Board member,
Johanna Nuculovic, having
earlier tendered her resig-
nation.
Almont Village
Council President Steven
R. Schneider, who repre-
sents the Village on the
DDA Board, abstained
from voting; presumably
Imlay City High School students get a chance to share their thoughts
about school when they enjoy ‘Coffee with the Dean’ in Josh Henley’s
office.
Coffee and conversation
Imlay City High School Dean Josh Henley hosts
students for ‘Coffee with the Dean’ program
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY —
Share a cup and share
some thoughts—that’s
what Imlay City High
School students get to do
when they partake in the
‘Coffee with the Dean’
program.
Since the fall of 2018,
Dean of Students Josh
Henley has been hosting
groups of high schoolers
in his office on afternoons
throughout the school
week where the teens get
to enjoy a hot beverage
and chat with Henley
about themselves and
their high school experi-
ences.
Henley said a casual
conversation in the hall-
way started the program.
www.tricitytimes-online.com
Photo by Maria Brown
Locally, that includes the Capac Library
and Conrad Community Center.
County facilities, including library
branches, closed on Monday during the
height of the snowstorm but all buildings
reopened on Tuesday morning.
The library’s hours of operations are 9
Big Chill page 14
because of his relationship
with Dr. Lane (his father-
and Steve Francis, when
inconsistencies were found
in-law) and his prior in DDA records regarding
involvement with the DDA the 1996 land contract
at the time of a 1996 land agreement, past taxes and
contract agreement involv- ownership of property and
ing Dr. Lane. parking spaces.
The property behind Three weeks ago, in
the former Lane-Swayze the midst of an effort by
Clinic was recently pur- the Almont Village
chased by local business Council to dissolve the
owner Steve Francis as a Almont DDA, DDA Board
site for development.
A dispute arose among
the DDA Board, Dr. Lane
members voted to place
Litigation page 12
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A student, noticing
Henley’s coffee cup, sug-
said.
Students drop a slip of
gested the two meet up paper into a canister in the
over coffee sometime. high school office if
“I said ‘I’ll catch up they’d like to participate
with you later.’ So some- and Henley draws two or
time later I invited him three names at a time.
down to my office and it
was great...I got to know
In addition to getting
to know students better,
him better,” Henley said. Henley said the chats give
“In this job you don’t him a chance to ask about
get to work one on one
with students very often.”
their perceptions of the
school—what they like
Seeing an opportunity and what they think can
to do more of that, Henley be improved.
decided to make those They’ve also provided
coffee chats a regular valuable insights particu-
thing and he credits the larly about new programs
high school office staff for and initiatives high school
making it official. administrators and staff
“Deb Keeley donated plan to launch in the near
a Keurig and the kids future, Henley said.
have their choice of cof- “I’ve been really
fee, hot chocolate or cap- impressed with what
puccino and everyone gets they’ve had to say,” he
their own mug,” Henley said.
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GoFundMe account to benefit fire victims devastated at the loss of

Family, friends rally around family who lost home their home, pets and all
valuables.”
By Tom Wearing behalf of the Anthony The account, which
Leedy said money
twearing@pageone-inc.com and Melissa Adamo was established by a cous-
raised from the ongoing
family, whose home on in, Gabrielle Leedy, had
ALMONT TWP. — A GoFundMe page will go
Talbot Drive was raised nearly $20,000 for
GoFundMe account has toward the costs of tempo-
destroyed by fire last the couple and their two
been established on rary housing, clothing, toi-
Tuesday, Jan. 22. children in the days imme-
letries and other expenses
diately following the fire.

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and their children left their
About 25 firefighters
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Dollar General eyes store

location in Capac area
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
CAPAC — The retail
chain, Dollar General, has
reportedly expressed inter-
est in building a new store
in the Capac area.
Both village and town-
ship officials confirmed
that a representative from
the company made initial
properties. but no further
action has been taken.
Dollar General, a
Tennessee-based company,
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ates more than 350 loca-
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Locally, the chain has
stores in Almont, Dryden,
Attica and Emmett, plus
the surrounding communi-
Metamora.
According to the com-
pany’s third-quarter sales
report, Dollar General
opened 750 new stores in
the first nine months of
2018.
In that same report,
company officials said they
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mately 2,075 real estate
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inquiries to each munici- ties of Brown City, store openings in fiscal
pality, including available Memphis, Yale, Lapeer and year 2019.

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ALMONT — Come
out of the cold and inside
the middle school cafeteria
Friday evening, Feb. 1,
where the alternately “hot”
and “cool” sounds of the
Almont High School Jazz
Band intermingle freely.
Under the direction of
Adam Wetzel, the program,
entitled “An Evening of
Jazz,” runs from 6:30-8
p.m. at the Almont Middle
School.
Jazz band members are
High School Jazz Band was
formed four years ago as a
“zero hour” club, which
met twice weekly under the
supervision of former high
school band director, John
Reinhard.
While still under the
tutelage of Reinhard, the
jazz band was elevated to
class status during the
2016-2017 school year.
“When Mr. Reinhard
went back into retirement
this past summer,” said
Nielsen, “Adam Wetzel
took over as high school
director and the acting head
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expected to perform vari-
ous jazz genres such as
swing, bop, big band, Latin
and maybe a little blues.
Admission to the con-
of the music program.
“Adam has been with
Almont Community
Schools for more than 10
years,” she continued, “and

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cert is free and attendees
are invited to partake in
free light refreshments.
Attendees are advised to
enter the Almont Middle
School through the build-
ing’s west entrance.
Karen Nielsen, Almont
Music Boosters Treasurer,
is encouraging parents, sib-
lings and the community at
large to come out in sup-
port of the young musi-
cians.
“This is truly an event
that the kids have wanted to
host to show off how much
fun they have playing
music together as a group,”
said Nielsen. “We hope
everyone will come out and
support these young people
and enjoy some great
music.”
Jazz band’s history
Nielsen said the Almont
served as both middle
school band director and
choir program director.”
The 22-piece Almont
High School Jazz Band is
directed by Wetzel. It’s
6 pm to 8 pm
members include Leonard
Koskodan, baritone sax;
Paige Hunger, saxophone;
Our guest will be . . .
Zoe Graham, saxophone;
Sarah Brown, saxophone;
Loren Pia, saxophone; Max
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Dawson Maxlow, drums;
Rachel Teischert, percus-
sion; Lukas Nielsen, guitar;
Jonathon Hawley, trom-
bone; Nick Beach, trom-
bone; Alex Trombley,
piano; Aaron Bryan, trom-
bone; Jacob Ashbrook,
trombone; Liam Palmer,
trombone; Umut Erin, gui-
tar; Donald White, vocals/
percussion; Dalton Gray,
trumpet; Joe Berger, trum-

‘Goodie Sale’ to
help pay to play
Ed Tech ‘Careers in Education’
students host week-long event
By Catherine Minolli
cminolli@pageone-inc.com
TRI-CITY AREA —
A trio of students dedicated
to offering a well-rounded
educational experience to
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draiser aimed at doing just
that.
High school seniors
Kaylyn Goodwin, Megan
Bakke and Alycia Kautz—
all students in the Careers
in Education program at
the Lapeer County Ed Tech
Center—are hosting a
‘Goodie Sale’ throughout
this week. Their efforts
will raise funds to help
families with youths who
%
playing sports will help
junior high-ers build social
skills and self confidence,
but with how expensive it
is to play, some students
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VILLAGE OF ALMONT
DOWNTOWN Almont district eyes
DEVELOPMENT 6-period school day
AUTHORITY If Board approves, reduction
may take effect in 2019-2020
point that they need help.
Students concerns
included drugs and alcohol,
Projects accomplished (15.3%), boyfriend/girl-
by the Almont DDA By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
lege-readi-
ness bench-
friend relationships
(15.6%), body image
and Professional marks on
SAT tests;
(28.3%), suicidal thoughts
ALMONT — Because (26.5%), fear of the future
Services Provided by of severe weather condi- and reduc- (38.3%), self esteem issues
Lapeer Development tions, Monday’s regular
Almont Board of Education
ing the
stress load
(43.9%), family problems
(41.1%) and anxiety/
Corporation meeting was rescheduled on
dents.
stu- depression (54.6%).
for today (Wed., Jan. 30) at At the top of the stu-
What we do is important 7 p.m. at the high school.
Schools Supt. Dr.
S h e
pointed out
Liz
Tomhave
dents’ list, however, was
“school stress,” which was
to the community William Kalmar said the
Board will hear on Monday
that six-
hour class schedules tend to
identified by 87% of the
young respondents.
from Almont High School be the norm and already Some of the students
The Almont DDA has been in existence since 1984 accomplishing public improvements Principal Liz Tomhave, exist at most neighboring cited achieving academi-
that encourage private investment and job creation. Some of the project highlights that who is proposing a move to districts, including in North cally as “more than they
the DDA has accomplished are as follows: six-period school days. Branch, Imlay City, can handle” and “suffocat-
If approved by the Richmond, Dryden, ing,” while others alluded
• Paid for water, sewer and roads for the development of the Almont Research and Board, the reduction from Armada, Yale, Richmond to having to study for and
Development Industrial Park. A Community Development Block Grant for $200,000 was seven to six periods would and Algonac. taking “multiple tests on
leveraged from the state of Michigan to assist in making the improvements. The tenants in take effect in the 2019- Tomhave’s presentation the same day,” along with
the park have created 180 new jobs since 1995. The tenants represent a very diversified 2020 school year. provides comparative 2018 “overwhelming work-
mix of industries, which will serve the community well with shifts in the economy. Based on an extensive composite SAT scores, loads,” the preoccupation
• Paid for installation of fiber in the industrial park to encourage tenants to locate and expand investigation, which which range from 953.5 in with “test scores” and
included comparisons with North Branch to Armada’s “constant pressure” from
in the park.
other school districts, stu- score of 1031.7. parents.
• Developed a streetscape for the downtown area. dent and staff surveys, Almont’s 2018 SAT Based on the survey
• The DDA paid for the design/installation of the Award Winning (Hamilton Anderson design course failure rates and composite scores were results, Tomhave hopes that
award recipient) Fountain Park. This was a blighted corner lot with no redevelopment SAT benchmarks, Tomhave 1007.2, which ranked the one fewer class, timely
prospects believes that transitioning district in the mid-range of intervention and an
• The DDA coordinated the demolition of the abandoned Almont Fire Hall and designed/ to fewer class periods will aforementioned districts. increased focus on student
engineered the new parking lot and alleyway. These dollars were leveraged with over be beneficial overall. Among the more mental health can help
$100,000 in USDA Rural Development grant dollars. Tomhave identified enlightening aspects of reduce student stress.
• DDA has paid for design/engineering for dumpster project on SE corner. some specific objectives Tomhave’s study was feed- If there is a downside to
that could be realized from back offered by high school a reduction in school peri-
• Special Events – Placemaking – Business Support a reduction in class periods. students, ranking the fac- ods, it is that some existing
a) Coordinates the Holly Day light parade They include being able tors that most effect their classes will have to be sac-
b) Coordinates the Almont Heritage Festival to offer targeted interven- mental health. rificed.
c) Initiated and supports the Spooky Time Parade tions for at-risk students; A total of 392 high Likely casualties could
d) Has coordinated Team Halo business marketing programing in cooperation with increasing the instructional school students responded include AP physics, Jazz
Imlay City DDA time in core classes; to a question about what Band, Current Events,
e) Has partnered with Imlay City DDA to offer local job-fairs to help in employee increasing the percentage areas of life most impact History of Sports, Cold
recruitment for local business owners. of students achieving col- their mental health to the Wars and ACT.
• Assisted in creating affordable, downtown housing and property rehabilitation through the
Rental-Rehab program. Applied for and received over $300,000 in dollars from MSHDA (which
would NOT be available if there were no DDA and/or downtown development and
placemaking plan in place)
• Façade Improvement Grants. These reduce the costs associated with building improvements
and/or the costs to start a business to encourage these activities. The DDA act allows for this
to happen. The DDA has also assisted in paying for architectural design services so that we
can maintain the historic character of the downtown and allow for best design practices.
These grants require owner investment as well. They encourage proper maintenance and
attention to design.
• The DDA pays for the holiday lights and decorations downtown. This includes installation of
garland/bows/lights on lampposts and maintenance of the large Christmas Tree.
In addition to the revenues provided from the village, the DDA captures revenue from
the county of at least $29,000 and lost personal property tax reimbursement from the
state of least $24,000. If the DDA was not in place, these revenues would not be realized
for public improvements in the community.
Lapeer Development Corporation provides assistance to the Village of Almont and DDA:
• Provides technical assistance with the calculation of captured revenue on an annual basis for
both homestead and non-homestead properties.
• Works with village to provide captured taxable revenue information annually.
• In cooperation with the village treasurer, assist with the personal property tax reimbursement
from the state of Michigan.
• Works with the Village Auditor on an annual basis for the DDA’s portion of the Village Audit.
• Assisted the Village with the creation of the DDA in 1984 by working with the community and
the attorney in writing the original development and tax increment finance plan.
• Compile the DDA monthly financial reports.
• Compile the DDA annual report.
• Worked very closely with the DDA and the Village to establish the Almont Research &
Industrial Park. Wrote the grant application that secured funding of $200,000 for the
infrastructure improvements in the first phase of the park.
• Works very closely with all companies that have located in the park and continue to work with
the companies on retention and expansion projects. Has assisted companies with loans
from the revolving loan fund and the US Small Business Administration. Works with
Photo provided

companies and village to process Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate applications.

Attached is a list of projects in which LDC has provided assistance.
• Assist with the industrial park recertification process from the Michigan Economic
Developers Association.
• Worked with the Michigan Department of Treasury in order to get the industrial park loan
designated as an eligible obligation under tax reform. This enabled the DDA to capture an
Dryden Jr./Sr. High School student Aiden Fitchett accepts prizes from
Eileen Tomasi, Lapeer Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler for his winning essay in
the Elks Americanism Essay Contest.

Dryden student wins

additional $38,000 a year in school tax revenue until the loan was paid in full.
• Compiled Form 2604 for the Michigan Department of Treasury in order to capture the school
tax revenue in order to service the debt on the industrial park obligation.
• Worked with the DDA to establish the Façade Loan Fund and Almont Façade Corporation.

Elks Essay Contest

While the banks have been paid back for their portion of the funding, the program still exists
and all related accounting. File form 990N for the Almont Façade Corporation.
• Provide small business counseling services to individuals proposing to start a business in
the community.
• The LDC provides assistance to businesses as requested in the Village of Almont. Please see
attached list of services provided to businesses in the Village of Almont, including financing,
Aiden Fitchett’s essay moves were able to keep our spir-
its up through every single
tax incentives, job training and infrastructure grants. The Services available are outlined in to next level of competition one. We did not give up
hope. Our forefathers per-
the enclosed brochure.
• Available to provide technical assistance to the community and DDA with projects DRYDEN — Aiden from the Lapeer Lodge and severed, pushed on and
being proposed. Fitchett, a seventh grade will move on to the District made new innovations.
student at Dryden Junior/ competition level. As the This was the rich beginning
Thank you to Patricia Lucas, Executive Director of Lapeer Development Corporation for Senior High School, recent- winner, Aiden received a of the America that we have
all your hard work in putting this very informative article together. ly submitted an entry in the certificate and a cash prize. today. It is because of this
2018-2019 Elks In his essay, Aiden dis- that we are one of the
Americanism Essay cussed the perseverance of greatest countries on
For more information on how the Contest.
The theme was “What
early Americans. He wrote:
“We started by settling
Earth.”
District English

Almont DDA can help you, Makes Me Proud of

America,” and the contest
is sponsored by the
here to get away from a
tyrant. Then we had to sur-
vive living in a scary, new
Department Chair Sheryl
Czerwinski says Aiden dis-
played patriotism, dedica-

Call 810.798.8125
Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks of The United
States of America, Lapeer
Area Elks #2567.
www.AlmontDDA.com Aiden’s essay was cho-
sen as the first place winner
place without knowing how
to survive. Eventually, we
began to flourish and grow
as a country, only to be
faced with more problems:
war. Yet, as a whole we
tion, and hard work
throughout the essay pro-
cess.
“Congratulations,
Aiden, and good luck,” she
says.
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Capac considers opting
out of recreational pot
Proposed ordinance in works
to prohibit related businesses
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
CAPAC — Village
attorney Al Francis will
draw up a marijuana estab-
lishment ordinance for the
council to consider at their
next meeting.
After a brief discussion
at their Jan. 21 meeting, the
council voted to have
Francis supply them with a
document that would pro-
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Learn about craft-brewing, beekeeping and the making of mead along with some local history at
the Feb. 6 meeting of the Imlay Conversation Salon at Tilted Axis in Lapeer.
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Diagnosis & Correction of Problem
Learn about beer, bees and building
Tilted Axis hosts Imlay Conversation Salon
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810-395-8486 bees and buildings...what’s
not to love?
If you’re interested in
13355 Burt Road • Riley Twp. learning about craft brew-
ing, mead making and his-
toric building renovation,
come on out to the Wed.,
Denny's
Feb. 6 meeting of the
Imlay Conversation Salon
AUTO-TRUCK at Tilted Axis brewery in
SERVICE CENTER Lapeer.
Owner Tim Hansen, a
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Domestic and Foreign
Almont native cast in ‘All Childish Things’
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ALMONT — Almont
native Eric Eilersen has
been cast as Dave in
First Folio Theatre’s
production of ‘All
Childish Things,’ written
by Joseph Zettelmaier.
Eilersen, a graduate
of Michigan State
University who now
MASTERS
resides in Chicago’s
Edgewater neighborhood
Mussey Twp. woman charged for gambling
By Maria Brown
Automotive
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
ST. CLAIR COUNTY
— Three people,
including a 64-year-old
Mussey Township resi-
COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE / dent, face criminal charg-
es leveled by the Michigan
TRUCK / RV / TRAILER Attorney General’s office
for conducting an illegal
Services • Parts • Accessories gambling operation.
• Computer Systems and Electrical/Electronics Specialist •
A statement from
Attorney General Dana
• Tires • Brakes • Alignments • Tune Ups • Diesel Repairs • Nessel’s office, released
• Custom Exhaust • Car Audio/Video • Remote Starters •
on Jan. 23, said that Denise
• Trailer Hitches • Trailer Parts • Metal Fabrication • M. Hagan was arraigned
“Quality Personal Service Since 1992” on multiple charges in
December and opted to
waive a preliminary
mastersautomotive.com exam this month in
5525 Main Street • DRYDEN Macomb County. Along
with two China Township
FAMILY
OWNED 810-796-3223 residents—David Hoppe,
AND 53, and his son, Lucas
OPERATED HOURS: MWF 8-5 • TUE & THUR 8-7 Hoppe, 29—Hagan is
hibit any kind of recre-
ational marijuana facilities
from locating within the
village limits.
Per state law, a munici-
pality is automatically
“opted in” to allow for such
businesses unless they
adopt a prohibition ordi-
nance.
Francis noted that the
state is at least one year out
from even issuing licenses
to recreational marijuana
licensed builder, will dis-
cuss his half-million dollar
renovation of the building
located at 303 W.
Nepessing Street down-
town.
Building isn’t Hansen’s
only interest. An avid
home brewer, Hansen was
inspired to take his hobby
to a higher level after a
visit to Denmark with his
dad. Relatives took the
pair to micro-breweries,
which galvanized his inter-
est in the craft.
is no stranger to
Zettelmaier’s works hav-
ing appeared in the world
premiere of ‘Campfire’ in
2016.
With a strong acting
background, notably in
Shakespeare, Eilersen’s
previous theatre credits
include performances
with the Island
Shakespeare Festival,
Michigan Shakespeare
Festival and A Crew of
Patches Theatre Company
accused of operating slot-
style gaming terminals at
a Roseville business, the
777 Café.
A search warrant was
executed at the cafe in
June and investigators
seized 19 gaming termi-
nals, gaming receipts and
an undisclosed amount of
cash. Hoppe reportedly
said the machines were
certified and approved by
the Michigan Gaming
Control Board (MGCB).
“Gambling is a highly
regulated industry in our
state and we are commit-
ted to ensuring that any
and all gaming is conduct-
ed according to the law,”
Nessel said.
“This investigation
demonstrates a high level
of cooperation between
the City of Roseville, the
ventures but noted that sev-
eral other municipalities
nances indefinitely after a
developer withdrew his
have already put an ordi- plans for a large scale facil-
nance on their books in ity on Capac Rd.
anticipation of that time. In other Jan. 21 meet-
Some members feel it ing matters:
would be good to have •the council voted to
something in place with the renew their current health
option of revisiting the insurance plan with Blue
matter in the future. Cross Blue Shield of
Last year, the council Michigan
considered opting in and •it was noted that draw-
allowing commercial grow ings and specifications for
facilities for medical mari- the library facade project
juana production but they have been updated and the
ultimately tabled the matter work is slated to be posted
and corresponding ordi- for bids by Spicer.
Website photo
lows at 7 p.m.; there is no
charge. Beverages also
available for purchase.
Along with craft- Space is limited, RSVP
brewed beer, Hansen now requested. Call Deb at
keeps some 85 beehives number 810-417-0996.
for making mead. The Imlay
Visitors will take a tour
of the brewhouse, learn
about the building’s histo-
Conversation Salon is an
informal gathering of area
ry, Hansen’s wine maker’s residents aimed at putting
license and the micro- down the devices and
brewery business. All are engaging in the old-fash-
welcome to attend. ioned art of conversation
The gathering begins while getting to know the
at 6:30 p.m.; visitors can local community. The
enjoy a meal or snack, Salon meets the first
Wednesday of each month;
(optional, dutch treat). The
tour and discussion fol- all are welcome to attend.
for pro- According to a press
ductions release, ‘All Childish
including Things’ gives audiences
Hamlet,
Tw e l f t h
the chance to laugh into
the New Year, reminisce
N i g h t , on their childhood and
Othello, experience the carefree
Macbeth, and clumsy antics of an
and many easy-to-love cohort of
others. Eric friends. The play runs
‘ A l l Eilersen through Feb. 24 at the
Childish Mayslake Peabody Estate,
Things’ is billed as “a in Oak Brook, Illinois.
comedic story reminiscent Visit www.firstfolio.org
of one’s adolescence.” for more information.
Michigan Department of counts of using a comput-
Attorney General and the er to commit a crime (felo-
Gaming Control Board,” nies) and maintaining a
said Richard Kalm, gambling house for gain
MGCB executive director. (misdemeanor).
“We thank the public for Michigan residents are
their assistance in report- urged to report illegal or
ing illegal gambling.”
All three defendants
suspicious gambling activ-
ity through the MGCB’s
have been charged with
gambling operations, two
anonymous tip line, 888-
314-2682.
Souper Bowl rescheduled
IMLAY CITY — The Free ‘Souper Bowl Dinner’
at Maple Vista has been rescheduled to take place on
Monday, February 4 at 2 p.m. All are welcome to
attend. Dinner includes a variety of soups to taste, a
salad bar, bread and dessert. Visitors will be voting on
four different soups to determine the ‘Souper Bowl’
champion. Advance reservations are required; dead-
line to register is Feb. 1. To make a reservation of for
more information call Jennifer Martin-Granlun at
Maple Visit at 810-724-6300, ext. 2, or via email to
granlunj@trinityhealth.org.
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Glenn Ream is Lapeer

Chamber’s top citizen
Well-known area veteran honored with award
By Tom Wearing He alluded to accept-
twearing@pageone-inc.com ing the award on behalf of
his fellow veterans who
LAPEER — The have also served their
third time was indeed the country with honor and
charm for Lapeer County pride.

Photo by Mike Mercier

Veterans Advocate Glenn
Ream, who on Thursday
was named 2019 Male
Citizen of the Year by the
Lapeer Chamber of
Commerce.
The Chamber’s 2019
awards program took
place at Devil’s Ridge
Golf Club in Oxford
Township, where Ream
was honored along with
Female Citizen of the
Year, Regina Starr, and
Youth Citizen recipients
Porter James Hughes and
Brooklyn George.
For Ream, a Vietnam
veteran who had been
nominated twice before,
the presentation was dou-
2019 Male Citizen of
the Year Glenn Ream
celebrates his birthday,
which coincided with
the award ceremony.
bly satisfying—as it coin-
cided with his 71st birth-
day.
After being presented
his award by Lapeer
Mayor Bill Sprague, Ream
conveyed his appreciation
to the Chamber and the
community of Lapeer.
On Friday morning,
still emotional from the
previous evening’s
announcement, Ream fur-
ther expressed his thanks
to the local veterans com-
munity.
“I feel that people need
to have a better under-
standing of what it means
to serve our country,” said
Ream, a longtime Lapeer
County resident. “What I
do on behalf of veterans
and the community is not
about me. It’s about all of
them.”
Ream has dedicated
nearly a half-century to
serving his fellow veter-
ans; serving on local orga-
Photo provided
Award recipients Porter James Hughes, Glenn Ream, Regina Starr and
Brooklyn George with plaques presented by the Lapeer Chamber of
Commerce last week.
nizations that include the special events for local Lapeer’s Forever Friends
Lapeer County Vietnam veterans and their spouses. Network (FFN) Autism
Veterans of America “I’ve been over- Resource Center, a free
Chapter 287, Lapeer whelmed by the support autism resource center
American Legion Post 16 I’ve received from all of supporting families and
and Lapeer VFW Post these organizations and caregivers in Lapeer
4139. from our residents,” said County.
He has been active as Ream. “It’s all been very Forever Friends
Chairman of Lapeer gratifying.” Network was established
County’s 50th Anniversary That level of gratifica- in April 2016 as a non-
Vi e t n a m Wa r tion may have multiplied profit organization.
Commemorative many-fold in the aftermath “Every child wants to
Committee and helped of Thursday’s award pre- be accepted and have a
spearhead the placement sentation. place where they can be
of a War on Terror memo- “I really can’t describe themselves without judge-
rial at Lapeer’s Memorial the feeling I got when the ment,” said Starr on her
Park to honor Americans mayor (Sprague) called website. “Forever Friends
killed in Iraq and my name and we shook Network is a place where
Afghanistan. hands,” Ream recalled. they can go and do just
In recent decades, “That was a very special that.”
Ream has been integral in moment for me.” Starr’s overriding goal
helping to coordinate vis- Other 2019 Male is to help children with
its of the Vietnam Veterans Citizen of the Year nomi- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Memorial “Moving Wall,” nees were Pete McCreedy, (ASD) and their families
a half-size replica of the Gary Burns and Joe build friendships of a life-
Wall in Washington D.C., Morey. time.

to local communities Female Citizen of the Other Female Citizen

including Imlay City, Year honoree, Regina of the Year nominees were
Lapeer, Almont and in Starr, was acknowledged Emily Barber, Denise
Sanilac County. for her singular and shared Becker, Linda Hamilton
Spartans on stage Ream said he is par-
ticularly honored to be a
efforts to bring awareness
and greater attention to
and Debbie Marquardt.
Youth awards were
member of the Lapeer autism and its impact on presented to Brooklyn
Eleven Imlay City School students performed in the MSBOA District 3 County Esteem Team, a children, young adults and George, 17, of Metamora,
Honors Band on Saturday, January 19. The student musicians include local youth-led organiza- their families. and Porter James Hughes,
Olivia Moore (12th grade, flute), Olivia Friedenstab (12th, bassoon), tion that hosts dinners and Starr is the founder of 18, of Mayfield Twp.
Kyle Morocco (11th, tenor saxophone), Andrew Dodge (12th, baritone

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saxophone), Renae Brewer (12th, trumpet), Adam Dodge (11th, trum-
pet), Ruby Hellebuyck (11th, tuba), Alyssa Elder (9th, percussion)
Elizabeth Lauwers (8th, clarinet), Emmerson Lacommare (8th, clari-
net) and Asia Salcedo (8th, bass clarinet). Also pictured is the district
bands’ director, Scott Pries.

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Manager awarded 3% salary
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By Tom Wearing
Andy Martin suggested it HOMETOWN
SECURE REWARDS
would be wise for the
Village to adopt an ordi-
nance consistent with that
However, based on the of the Township.
“We need a cohesive

twearing@pageone-inc.com
ALMONT — While
the Almont Village
Council’s vote early this
month to dissolve the
Almont DDA continued to
dominate discussion at
their Jan. 15 regular meet-
ing, there were other mat-
ters on the evening’s agen-
da.
Among them was a
presentation from the
Michigan Municipal
League, updating the
council on developing
issues related to the recent
passage of a law legaliz-
ing recreational marijuana
use in Michigan.
Essentially, the voter-
approved Michigan
Regulation and Taxation
of Marihuana
(MRTMA) authorizes the
Act
possession of nonmedical
use of marijuana by indi-
viduals age 21 and older.
It also establishes a
regulatory framework for
control of commercial
production and distribu-
tion of the drug outside of
the medical context.
In late 2017, the
Almont Village Council
voted to “opt in” to the
terms of the Michigan’s
Medical Marihuana
Facilities Act (MMFLA)
governing the licensing of
individuals interested in
growing, processing, test-
ing, transporting and
dispensing medical mari-
juana.
results of a community
survey showing nearly
65% of respondents
opposed, the council voted
5-2 in April 2018 to
rescind its earlier vote to
opt in.
With passage of the
MRTMA in November, all
Michigan municipalities
are automatically opted in,
unless they choose by
ordinance to opt out.
Vape ordinance eyed
In another matter, the
council briefly discussed
the possible adoption of a
“vaping ordinance” simi-
lar to the one recently
adopted by the Almont
Township Board.
The Township’s ordi-
nance prohibits young
people under the age of 18
from purchasing and pos-
sessing tobacco or vaping
materials and potentially
be subject to a $50 fine.
Minor offenders could
be subject to court-ordered
community service or
educational programs.
Additionally, anyone
who sells or provides
tobacco or vapor products
to a minor is also subject
to a $50 fine per violation.
The Township’s ordi-
nance also stipulates that
that retail locations must
post appropriate signage
that states sales to anyone
under 18 is illegal and
require identification from
anyone who appears to be
26 years old or under.
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to mirror the township
ordinance,” said Martin,
who noted it was Almont
Schools’ Liaison Officer
Amanda Manning who
had spearheaded the effort
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Letters from our readers... Letters, opinions welcome

We’re always pleased when readers take the time to
share their opinions with us. We’re bolstered by the

Egos can hamper fruitful negotiation

What were they think-
ing? The Democratic Party
made Nancy Pelosi, D-CA,
(the wicked witch of the
west) the speaker of the
House of Representatives.
Nancy’s adversarial rela-
tionship with the
Republican Party has been
frequently demonstrated
during years past. It appears
the size of her ego far sur-
passes the level of her
intellect. She is not known
as a great negotiator or a
good negotiator or even a
mediocre negotiator. The
Dems must believe Nancy
can work with Donald
Trump and move the gov-
ernment forward (whatever
gave them that idea?)
Now Donald Trump
(the mouth from
Manhattan) also has an
oversized ego. Negotiations
between two egotists are
seldom fruitful. Meaningful
results if any are slow in
coming, resulting in the
longest government shut-
down in history. The grid-
lock over the border fence
and the government shut
down has cost our econo-
my far in excess of the 5.7
billion dollars Trump has
asked for to build a barrier.
Much to Donald
Trump’s credit, in an effort
to end the wall stalemate
and the government shut-
down, he made an offer to
Nancy—a three-year mora-
torium on deportation of
the Dreamers in exchange
for the wall and he would
of concern for thousands of
loyal government employ-
ees. What was she think-
ing?
The state of California’s
educational system is in
dire straits. A teachers’
strike was just settled. The
teachers hadn’t had a pay
raise in years and are
requesting a reduction in
class size. A class size of
50-plus students is not
uncommon (not much one-
on-one time between teach-
er and student). The
Governor said meeting all
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Our Opinion
open the government.
Nancy’s ego without hesi-
tation said “no” and threw
800,000 Dreamers under
Trickle down attitudes the bus. There is a fifty-
fifty chance in three years
toward public education we could have a new
President (maybe a Mitt
their demands would bank-
rupt the state in two years. Enjoys reading TCT
letters and opinions
Either California’s school
tax levy is far too low to
support their educational
system or there are a lot of I never lived in Imlay talk and behavior, as well
students whose parents
aren’t paying school taxes
City myself, but I married a
man who did.
as Debbie Dingell saying,
“she was simply represent-

E
Romney type), possibly or any other taxes for that For Christmas every ing her constituents when
ducation funding in Michigan is a giving the Dreamers a matter. Do you think that year, his brother Tom gives she made that statement.”
real patchwork affair. The dollars much better option than is possible in a state with him a subscription to the I was also born and
directed toward schools comes from deportation. You have to numerous sanctuary cities? Tri-City Times. raised in Michigan, and so
ask yourself, are the Nancy think about the wall, I enjoy reading com- disappointed in those two
many different sources and the formulas Dreamers as important to the students, the Dreamers, ments from Imlay City res- women’s statements.
seem to be ever changing since legislators Nancy as she portrays, or the impact on our govern- idents—the very best ones Imlay City folks, you
in Lansing can’t seem to settle on a long- are they just pawns in her ment’s workforce and the in my opinion from John L. are lucky to have John
term plan other than regular deductions. game of one-upmanship? billions lost to the econo- Lengemann. Lengemann who loves and
No one could have been too surprised Nancy was ready to fly off my. To paraphrase our What he wrote in the cares so much about his
to Afghanistan with her Governor build the damn January 9, 2019 issue was hometown.
last week when Michigan State University entourage letting the gov- wall. such a good and thought- Sincerely,
researchers reported that our state ranks ernment shutdown contin- —Tom Janicki provoking opinion of —Sue Pierce Whitkopf
last in revenue growth for K-12 education, ue. Demonstrating her lack Almont Twp. Rashida Tlabi’s disgusting Imlay City
with per-pupil funding declining by 15
percent since 1995. Essentially, cuts here
and shifts there, plus the increased cost of Seeking donations for Special Olympics
services districts feel they must provide A Special Olympic We would appreciate Olympic athletes. with questions or for more
their students, far outweigh the trivial Basketball ‘March any monetary donation any Please make checks information at 810-688-
increases legislators have approved in Madness’ event featuring local business or individu- payable to North Branch 9324.
area athletes is being als could make to support Area Schools, memo line —Teresa Upleger
recent years. planned for March 14 at this competition. The dona- ‘Special Olympics’, P.O. Special Olympic
Is it possible Lansing’s preoccupation North Branch Elementary tion will allow the commit- Box 3620, 6600 Brush St., Basketball
with things like transparency reporting and School. Athletes will par- tee to purchase t-shirts, North Branch, MI 48461; March Madness
consolidating services has created a nega- ticipate in three different bottles of water and snacks Attn: Teresa Upleger. coordinator
tivity that’s trickled down to the local level basketball competitions. for all of the Special Feel free to call me North Branch
and sullied voters’ opinion toward public
education?
This past November, three local dis-
Mailman, rescuer, brave Monday storm
tricts successfully sought renewals of their “Neither rain nor snow because it is their job. Zach volunteered to go Tom was thankful he
nor dark of night will pre- That goes for Tom, our and get his chains and came was at the end of his route
non-homestead millage proposals but vent the mail from being mailman, who got stuck in back to pull him out. Being in such conditions.
when the votes were tallied, the margin of delivered...” a ditch in his delivery car. that it was a mail delivery Thank you to both of
victory wasn’t exactly large. In fact, 40 Monday’s snowstorm Lo and behold here came sedan, that car slid into a them for braving the storm!
percent or more of voters in Almont, packed a punch to all who Zach Kostiuk with his pick- ditch again. And Zach came —Linda Hoffman
have to be on the roads up. back and helped again. Almont
Dryden and Imlay City voted against the
operating millages. That’s a pretty sizeable

Get by with a little help from (feathered) friends

chunk of folks who don’t think the schools
deserve even a small amount of money to
keep the lights on and pay their teachers.
Keep in mind that non-homestead oper-
ating millages make up a small sliver of a
district’s annual revenues. For instance, in
C ontinuing my trip down
memory lane, I thought
I’d resurrect a column I’d
Imlay City their 18 mills only translates to written in the early Spring
of 2008, about an incident
less than $2 million in an approximately
$20 million annual budget. The catch is
at my home that left me
shaken up for a long, long
that the state requires districts to have time. Turns out, I found
these millages on the books so as to some humor in it after all,
receive the full per-pupil funding that and then let it go. Here it
is:
comes from the state. loose..."
Another matter of note, as the name
suggests “non-homestead” millages only
Chicken fingered. Yep.
That’s no typo. And
this is no cock-and-bull
levy a tax on land other than primary resi- story.
dences, like commercial and rental proper- I know who rules the
roost
ties. Since this is primarily a “bedroom around
community” it's safe to say that a large here and
majority of voters who came to the polls whose
in November will never pay a dime feathers
got ruf-
towards this particular millage. It’s likely fled.
that many voters don’t understand that dis- The
tinction and view any tax as “bad.” story
In December, during their Lame Duck unfolds Observations in ink...
session, the legislature redirected $180 in an
million in sales tax revenues away from
interroga- Catherine Minolli
tion
the School Aid Fund towards roads and room.
environmental cleanup. That means fewer The sitting duck? The guy
dollars for school staff to properly educate who broke into my house.
the next generation of Michiganders. As a The guy who makes me
mad as a wet hen. The
result, proficiency scores will probably detective? A St. Clair
still appear dismal and the voters’ opinion County Sheriff’s deputy.
of public education will continue to erode. Jacobsen’s her name and
We should be beyond the point of pick- she’s not about to count
her chickens before
ing apart school budgets and test scores at they’ve hatched. She’s
the local level and instead lock the spot- pretty much had enough of
light on Lansing for the sake of our chil- the wild goose chase.
dren and grandchildren. She’s just about got a bird
Our state elected leaders need to devel- in the hand and she
knows it.
op a simple and ample funding system for Detective Jacobsen
public education that shouldn’t be con- needs my help, though, to
stantly poked, prodded or gutted. It’s like clip this guy’s wings. And
they need to justify their existence by con- I’m more than anxious to
help feather the nest—
stantly messing with the formula or by which despite my peace-
dreaming up yet another ranking/grading loving-Buddhist-look-at-
system for schools without letting other, all-creatures-with-the-eyes-
still-new concepts play out first. of-compassion training I
Enough is enough. hope will be a stark, cold
jail cell so he won’t be
breaking into anyone else’s
house anytime soon.
The detective leaves an
explicit message on my
cell phone, outlining what
she needs from me to cook
this guy’s goose. Here it is:
“Hi, this is Detective
Jacobsen calling from the
St. Clair County Sheriff’s
Department. I’m calling
for Catherine Minolli.
“There’s not a prob-
lem, I’m just calling to fol-
low up on a break in
reported at your home in
October of 2007. There’s
been some follow up work
done and we have a sus-
pect identified.
“He’s been interviewed
and shown pictures of
many places and he
acknowledges that he’s
pretty certain this is one of
the houses he broke into.
He couldn’t be 100 percent
positive, but he thought he
got a little money out of
there. We’re pretty certain
that it’s him, but a question
he asked that came up but
we could not answer for
him was if there were any
chickens running loose in
the yard.
“He thought that this
house would have had
some chickens running
loose when he was there
and if that’s the case, he is
certain that he broke into
your house.
“So please give me a
call, number one to let me
know you got the message
and number two to see if
you had any chickens run-
ning around in your yard
back in October when this
happened.
“Unfortunately, well,
not unfortunately this guy
was interviewed in January
and I’m just getting all the
reports rounded up. There
"He thought
this house
would have
some chickens
running
has been a delay and
I apologize for that.
“Last I know, the guy
was locked up in Genesee
County jail. He’s on parole
and he’ll probably go right
back to prison after what-
ever happens there and
here. He’s been in many
counties doing this.
“Please leave me a
message to let me know if
there’s a good time during
the day to talk to you. I can
give you more details when
you give me a call.”
What can I say? The
guy’s been chicken fin-
gered. Simple as that.
Those little hens probably
tried to run him off the
property. They’re very
curious and quite territori-
al. While he was tearing
through my house like a
chicken with his head cut
off, the chickens were run-
ning around making an
impression. He’s been fin-
gered. The big chicken!!!!
I don’t know why I’m
getting such a kick out of
this. Probably because the
guy’s been caught—chick-
en fingered as I seem to
want to say again and
again. The absurdity of the
situation tickles me, kind
of like a feather...(forgive
me).
...Actually, I know all
about the guy. We wrote
about him back in January
when he was picked up in
Genesee County and tied to
a bunch of Lapeer and St.
Clair county home inva-
sions.
“This guy (his name) is
a parole violator and a
repeat offender who was
breaking into a lot of
homes in October,” said Lt.
Det. Gary Parks of the
Lapeer County Sheriff’s
Dept. when interviewed for
the story.
Parks said the guy was
arrested while driving a
stolen truck that contained
goods taken from a resi-
dence near Ubly. They
found a bunch of other
stuff, too.
“That truck was filled
to the brim,” Genesee
County Sheriff Lt. Kevin
Shanlian said. “(Chicken-
fingered) said he couldn’t
remember all of (the break-
ins), but he gave us details
on about 15 or 16 B&Es.”
Ho hum. How very
tedious it is breaking into
other people’s homes.
Yawn, how absolutely bor-
ing it must be to take stuff
that others worked hard to
earn...Unless, of course
they have chickens...
“Shanlian said (chick-
en man) targeted secluded
rural homes, many of them
a distance from the road or
camouflaged by trees,” the
story continues. “If he
didn’t see any cars, he
would go up, knock on the
door and if no one
responded...he would
break in.”
I suppose he’ll have to
change his M.O. Breaking
into a house with chickens
really is for the birds. And
the bird-brained.
Okay. I’m done now.
Email Catherine at
cminolli@pageone-inc.com
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Readers share thoughts on area ‘mystery building’

By Catherine Minolli
cminolli@pageone-inc.com
TRI-CITY AREA — The ‘mys-
tery building’ photo that appeared on
the editorial pages of last week’s issue
of Tri-City Times looked familiar to a
couple of people.
Believed to be a church, the photo
was sent in by Marilyn Swihart, a
awhile but it looks familiar.”
The building also sparked some
memories for longtime Capac area
resident Mark Cromas.
He offered two ideas about where
the building may be located, adding
that buildings are still standing at the
sites that came to mind.
“The first location could be the
church on the northeast corner of

Photo courtesy of Imlay City Historical Museum

longtime Imlay City historian and
member of the Imlay City Historical
Commission. She came across the
photo at the historical museum; there
was no accompanying information.
Swihart was seeking any informa-
tion about the building and its loca-
tion, which is unknown.
Reader Barb Mobley of Attica
thought the church looked familiar.
“Could this mystery church be at
the corner of Clear Lake Road and
Brown City Road,” she asked in an
email. “I haven’t been up that way in
Cade and Speaker Roads,” Cromas
says.
“It could also be the church on the
west side of Five Lakes Road north of
Bowers,” he adds. “There is a little
settlement there with a funny looking
church there. I may be way off base on
both of these, but those are the only
two locations that came to mind.”
If you know anything about the
‘mystery building’ and/or its location,
call Catherine at 810-724-2615 or This ‘mystery building’ looked familiar to two readers who shared their
send an email to cminolli@pageone- thoughts about its location. The Imlay City Historical Museum is seeking infor-
inc.com. mation regarding the building.

Nothing to do but read

F riday I picked up Joyce
for a drive south to
Three Cats Café in
granny Hunt, once a young
Irish woman who sought
the Appalachian frontier
Clawson. She pointed to a and “knew exactly what
book on her kitchen table. she was getting into.” As
“Before we go, that’s for the author’s mother did her,
you. I think you’ll like it.Great-granny wrapped
Carrie Young was an excel- quilts around my mother
lent writer.” for wagon rides to school
The book's title, in deep snow. She, too, was
Nothing to Do but Stay, hit wild for education.
me between the eyes. Can’t But women who mar-
tell you how often I’ve ried hus-
resented that difficult place
bands
to later praise its value. without
I parked along Fourteen the pio-
Mile Road. neer spirit
“Let’s stroll Leon & often
Photo provided

Lulu first,” I said. dealt with

Our eyes lit up when shock.
we walked into Clawson’s “Where
The Davis Green Band will take center stage at the PIX during the Solid State Radio performance transformed roller rink—a was Honest Living...
on Feb. 8. “lifestyle retail store” water?
Iris Lee Underwood

Solid State Radio returns to PIX

Editor’s note: The fol-
lowing guest column was
submitted by Katie Beth
Chrismer of the historic
PIX Theater and the
Center for the Arts in
Lapeer. She may be
reached at 810-664-4824
or via email to info@gal-
lery194.com.
aimed to pamper and Drawn
inspire domestic creativity.from the
Decorated for the Easter creek,
season, shelves of fluffy miles away. Where was the
bunnies and sheep of all outhouse? There was none.
ues throughout Michigan show due to an illness, Live from The PIX, was sizes greeted us at the door.
Fortunately, for their hus-
and has opened for Tom Steve is excited to finally born and raised in In the vast showroom, a bands, there was nothing
Papa, Tom Simmons and make it to the PIX for an Michigan, and he has been workbench turned dining for them to do but stay.”
Darrin Rose. He is also a evening of music and a professional announcer table caught Joyce’s eye. With that on my mind,
co-host of the 5ive Gears comedy. for more than 25 years! He The price was out of reach. I turned in for the night.
Internet Davis Green was origi- was a disc jockey on the Besides, she’s gained what Today, I decided not to
Radio nally formed in 2014 as an radio for 13 of those years. she needs and wants. We brave the cold for exercise.
Show on acoustic duo, featuring While in radio he held the admired a display of Rather, I sat in our sunny
the husband and wife Matt positions of Morning Host Motawi clocks before we kitchen window with two
Podcast Davis and Wendy Green. (which made the most of walked next door to dine in kittens on my lap and fin-

T he PIX Theatre is
proud to announce
February’s edition of our
monthly radio show, Solid
State Radio Live at the
PIX on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m.
These shows are filled
with fun, music and come-
dy and we’ve partnered
with Lapeer’s own Solid
State Radio to broadcast
them live. Please join us
and be a part of the live
audience as comedian
Steve Hansen and band
Davis Green take the
stage. Returning to keep
us all on track is Solid
State Radio Live host
Mitch Gill.
Detroit’s Steve Hansen
performs regularly at ven-
Detroit
network on
Thursday
evenings Steve
from 7 Hansen
p.m. to 9
p.m. Steve describes his
comedy as “A bit cranky,
definitely self-deprecating
and a bit dark. I’ve been
told it’s ‘smart,’ but I’m
not going out of my way
to make it intellectual. I
find humor in things that
annoy and frustrate me.
Most of my material is
short bits based on things
that happen in my life. I
don’t do a lot of one lin-
ers, but I have some.”
After having to cancel his
appearance at our January
They established a local
following and evolved
from two to three, then
five, and most recently, a
foursome with the addition
of percussionist John
Bivens, and Dennis
Kendall on bass.
Davis Green plays on
a sliding scale, and the
audience can expect any-
thing from an acoustic duo
to a full high-energy band.
They got their start as a
cover band, but plan to
start putting out more orig-
inals with studio time in
the near future. New and
exciting things are coming
for this band, and the sky
is the limit.
Mitch Gill, host for
his outgoing and fun per-
sonality), and Production
Director (which took
advantage of his voice-
over and production skills).
There is no cost for
admission to our new
series of Friday evening
shows, but it is recom-
mended to reserve tickets
in advance, as seating is
limited in the theatre. To
get your ticket, please visit
the PIX Box Office locat-
ed inside Gallery 194,
Tuesdays through
Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 6
p.m. Tickets may also be
reserved over the phone at
810-664-4824 or on our
website www.centerforth-
eartslapeer.org.
the charming café, once the
Clawson Theater.
In the heart of quietude,
ished Nothing to Do but
Stay.
Past midnight, the fol-
we confided our hardships, lowing passage will not let
hopes, and writing proj- me go.
ects—encouraged one “My mother recounted
another as fellow pilgrims how a disgruntled high
on our earthly journey. school student in a nearby
When I returned home, I town had burned down the
took over the sofa with school. At first she bristled
Nothing to Do but Stay. with outrage at the mind-
lessness of a youth who
“Don’t read too late,” could put a match to a tem-
my husband said. ple of learning, but as her
I wrapped my mother- anger spent itself the real
in-law’s lavender and white tragedy of the situation
afghan around me. “My began to engulf her.
pioneer mother was wild ‘I don’t suppose,’ she con-
for education,” the book cluded sadly, ‘he will be
began. going to school anymore
While the wind blew now.’”
below zero outside my Dear Reader, it’s a test
door, I lay cocooned in of character and will to stay

“Treasure the moments or you won’t be able to”

warmth. Yet, there I was in and learn to become a good
1904 with Carrine Gafkjen, neighbor. If we resent,
the author’s mother and destroy, or abandon our
young Norwegian immi- place, we forfeit the adven-

“T reasure the moments

or you won’t be able
to treasure the memories.”
That line wasn’t origi-
nal with me. I have no idea
who said it, but it’s written
lows (or was it mini jelly-
beans?) on toothpicks over
a candle—just because—or
maybe to relieve the ten-
sion of being cooped up by
an ice
know, I don't remember the
cleaning up part—I only
remember the camaraderie.
We had some Santa hats
around. The girls donned
them. They baked and dec-
back then. Not the store-
bought kind. We made our
own from a recipe which
grant, boarding a train for ture of building of a loving
North Dakota to claim her community.
homestead. The joy we find within it.
had a package of Kool-Aid I heard echoes of my Email Iris at
in it. That did not really mother’s stories of Great- irisleeu@sbcglobal.net.
make it good to eat,

Calling all singers

on a little note card which
has gotten shuffled from
one pile to another over the
past week of paperwork.
Tonight, as I sat trying to
come up with something
worth sharing, my eyes fell
on that little “note to self.”
Sifting through memo-
ries, I realized it was true.
Most of the memories we
as a family have built over
a lifetime cost very little
money. Some were incon-
venient. Often they resulted
in messes. Often they were
spontaneous, grabbing the
moment.
Some of the details are
a little fuzzy and not neces-
sarily remembered the same
way by all the folks
involved. With the proba-
bility of extra time spent
indoors, maybe even
stranded, I couldn’t help
thinking of the teens sitting
in my house one time,
roasting mini marshmal-
storm. orated cookies for some because of all the salt in it,
Big grandmas and grandpas but I knew it wouldn’t hurt
on my list they knew; and I don’t them. With a Pampered TRI-CITY AREA — The Lapeer County Concert
of fond recall being all bent out of Chef pastry roller and a Choir is set to begin rehearsals for their 51st Spring
memories shape back then over how handful of cookie cutters, a season on Monday, Feb 4, at Trinity United Methodist
too is the many fingers got licked in rainy afternoon went by Church in Lapeer. Rehearsals run every Monday from
tangle of the process, or how many quickly. Even more fun to 7-9 p.m. The choir, under the direction of Dr. Eddie
shoes in germs those cookies must make were the rolled out
our too- Perspectives... have had on them. “snakes” which could be
Howell, will be preparing for their Spring concerts.
The community choir is open to all singers who are
small I remember the corner turned into all sorts of cre-
entryway. Willene Tanis of our backyard which got ations from pots to rugs to
interested in choral music. Dr. Howell has chosen
“Pilgrims on a Journey, Bound for Glory” as the
Another “excavated” for a make- critters. Was it messy? theme for the April concerts. The choral selections
memory believe farm pond. MUCH Sure! Just as messy as the have roots in white spirituals and black gospel music.
is of one of the teens hand- more fun than the sandbox! Lego tote which kept a Anyone interested in joining is welcome to come to
ing me a little handwritten With the garden hose one whole living room full of the first rehearsal, try out the music, and then make a
note—on behalf of the of my boys and some of his kids having bidding wars final decision about joining for the season. For more
group—thanking us for giv- buddies filled that little over choice pieces! (We information, visit www.lapeercountyconcertchoir.com
ing them a place to hang pond and just in general did DID finally get smart and or call 810-688-8708.
out, to just be. I saved that what boys do best. Did it kept a sheet in the tote
note. do anything for the land- which they just pulled out
Going back even farther scaping of our yard? No. each time to eliminate most
in time, I think of the day
our tiny dining room
Did they track in dirt? I
suppose they did—I don’t
of the clean-up chores.)
I wouldn’t trade any of
Guest Columnist
Have a differing opinion about a hot topic? Want to further explain your
became Santa’s Bake Shop remember that part. But it those messy moments for side of the story? You can share your thoughts by being a guest colum-
for the afternoon. was good clean (pun the world now, because nist. Anyone may submit a guest column, but we ask that the informa-
Inconvenient? I KNOW intended), creative fun. I’ll they have resulted in a trea- tion be accurate. The columns can be a maximum of three typed, double-
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there was flour from one bet those boys could tell sure trove of memories. MI, 48444 or run the idea by the editor by calling 810-724-2615 or email
end to the other. I remem- you about it to this day. Email Willene at them to: tct@pageone-inc.com. The newspaper reserves the right to edit
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Town Talk
Editor’s note: Due to space
constraints announcements
will be posted one week in
advance of the event. Notices
must be received in writing by
noon Monday prior to the pub-
lication date.
For Senior Citizens
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from
9-10 a.m. at First
Congregational Church in
Almont. Practice led by Dina
Miramonti, RYT.
Imlay City Senior Center
“Texas Hold ‘Em” 12:30 p.m.
For info 810-724-6030.
Council on Aging
Membership is open to indi-
viduals 18 and older. The
Capac Senior Center is
open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
weekdays. We offer a vari-
ety of activities such as fit-
ness and craft classes, a
book review group, cards
and bus trips. For info, call
Lori at 395-7889.
Almont and Dryden area
senior citizens meet the 2nd
Tuesday of the month at 12
p.m. at the Almont Lions
Hall, 222 Water St., for a pot-
luck and program. Call 798-
8210 for more info.
Adults 55 and over are invit-
ed to Berlin Twp. Senior
Center to play cards from
noon-3 p.m. every other
Thursday. Bring a sack lunch,
beverages provided. Senior
chair exercise on Tuesdays
10-11 a.m. Potluck luncheons
will be served the 4th Tuesday
of every month at noon. For
info, call 810-395-4518.
Dinner and card playing,
50/50 raffle and prizes of
high and low for each table
every 3rd Monday at the
Washington Senior Center,
57880 Van Dyke,
Washington Twp., MI
48094, from 4-8 p.m. For
info, call 586-752-6543.
c 
AREA UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCHES
Attica U.M.C.
27 Elk Lake Road, Attica, MI
(810) 724-0690
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m
Attica Food Bank:
Serving those in 48412,
2-4 pm, 2nd & 4th Monday
of the month.
Community Dinner:
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 4-6 pm
Pastor Ron Rouse
www.atticaumc.org
18
Dryden
U.M.C.
5394 Main Street - Dryden
810-796-3341
Pastor Patricia Hoppenworth
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
18
West Berlin
U.M.C.
905 Holmes Rd. - Allenton, MI
Corner of Almont Road
810-395-2409
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
Rev. Curtis Clarke
18
Swing Dance Lessons at the
Port Huron Senior Center,
600 Grand Avenue, Port
Huron, every Tues. from
7:30-9 p.m. and the 1st and
3rd Thurs. of the month from
7:30-9 p.m. with instructors
Lyle Malaski & Kristina
Morton. For info, call 810-
984-5061.
Free Meals, Food
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
‘Food for Families’ kitchen is
open to the public for free,
hot meals every Monday and
Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m.
This Heart Loves Food
Pantry is open the 1st
Saturday of each month from
9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Gateway
Assembly Church, 2796 S.
Van Dyke Rd., Imlay City.
The Attica United Methodist
Church will be holding a free
community meal on the 2nd
and 4th Tuesday of each
month from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
For more info please call 810-
724-0690 or visit www.atti-
caumc.org.
The Attica Food Bank at the
Attica United Methodist
Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is
open from 2-4 p.m. the sec-
ond and fourth Monday of
the month. Proof of residency
and need required.
The Capac Community
Food Pantry, 112 S. Main
Street, is open each
Wednesday from 1-3 p.m.
Please call LOVE, INC. at
810-245-2414 in advance to
ensure your food voucher
will be received before you
stop in to shop. Any ques-
tions, please call Joyce
Kaufman at 810-395-7532.
The Capac Kitchen serves
free meals every Tuesday
from 4:30-6 p.m. at Zion
United Methodist Church.
Free meals for people in need
Capac
U.M.C.
14952 Imlay City Rd., Capac
Church 810-395-2112
Sunday School - 9:15 am - All Ages
Sunday Service: 10:30 am
Junior Church and Nursery Available
Bible Studies Every
Monday and Tuesday Evenings
Tuesday Morning
Come as you are - everyone is welcome!
Imlay City
U.M.C.
Corner of 4th St. & Almont Ave. 4:00 pm - St. Nicholas • 6:00 pm - Sacred Heart
(Across from the Library)
www.imlayumc.org 9:00 am - Sacred Heart • 11:00 am - St. Nicholas
Like Us On
10:30 a.m. Worship
Nursery Available
Jr. Church for K-5th grade
Youth Group 6th-12th grade
5pm-6:30pm Sundays
Saturdays 3 pm St. Nicholas • 5:30 pm Sacred Heart
Rev. Dr. Marcel Allen Lamb
810-724-0687 18
are offered at the North tions and dates available. For setting every 2nd and 4th (held in 2nd floor clinic area)
Branch Senior Center on more info and to sign up call Monday of the month at 9 Walk-In, Mondays 1-3 p.m.;
Monday and Thursday eve- the Family Literacy Center at a.m. at Sero’s, 925 Gratiot in By Appointment Only,
nings from 5:30-7 p.m. Call 810-664-2737. Marysville. For more info, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.-11:30
810-441-0322 for more info. call Julie at 810-388-0868. a.m. and 4-6 p.m., Thursdays
Orchards’ Cupboard Food
Pantry is open the 3rd
Support Groups For those that have experi-
enced the death of a loved
1-3:45 p.m. Hepatitis vaccine
is now available. For addi-
tional info, to check if we
Saturday of every month 9 one, a support group is avail-
a.m.-noon. Food distributed
at 74903 McKay Rd., Bruce
Woman’s life Chapter 855
will meet at the Lois Wagner able facilitated by a trained
United Hospice Service
accept your insurance, or to
schedule an appointment
Memorial Library in please call 810-667-0448.
Twp., 586-336-4673. www. Richmond at 6:30 p.m. on (UHS) bereavement volun-
orchardsonline.org. February 5, 2019. Everyone
is welcome to attend.
teer. Marlette Regional
Hospital, 2770 Main Street in
Free hearing and vision
screens for children of pre-
Museums Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Marlette, hosts this support
group the 1st Tuesday of each
school age are available at
the Lapeer County Health
meetings are held every month in the Administration Department. To schedule an
The Almont Community Monday night at 8 p.m. at St. Conference Room. For time appointment please call 810-
Historical Society Museum is Paul’s Lutheran Church in and more info, call 800-635- 667-0448 or 810-245-5549.
open Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. Imlay City. 7490 or visit www.marlettere-
Please stop by and learn gionalhospital.org. Capac Pharmacy is teaming
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) with Support Million Hearts
about your community.
Society meetings are held at and Al-Anon meetings are TOPS 620 Lapeer weight- by offering in-pharmacy
held every Wednesday night loss group meets Tuesday blood pressure screenings,
the museum on the second
Monday of the month at 7 at 8 p.m. at the Capac nights at the Hunter’s Creek 136 North Main St. in Capac,
United Methodist Church, Mobile Home Park Club Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
p.m. For more info call 810-
796-3355. Capac, MI. House, 725 DeMille Rd. in Everyone is invited to come
Lapeer. Weigh-in from 6-6:30 and have their blood pres-
The Capac Historical Society Grief share. Tuesdays at 1 p.m., meeting from 6:30-7:30 sure read for free.
p.m., Imlay City Sr. Center,
is open to visitors daily from p.m. For more info call 810-
1-3 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. on Lamb Steele building on 667-0999.
Sundays. Call 810-395-2859 Third St. New series starts
Aug. 6. For info or to register Events
for more info.
The Dryden Historical
call Tracy at 810-724-6030 or
Ginger at 810-724-5772.
Fundraisers Zumba Gold. Combines
Society meets at 7 p.m. the dance steps with a low impact
Lapeer Area Citizens Against Home cooked country routine. Bring water and a
first Wednesday of the month breakfast. Fundraiser for
and the museum opens every Domestic Assault meets 1-3 face towel. Every Monday
p.m. every Wednesday in the cancer and alzheimers/ and Wednesday 10:30 -
Monday from 5:30-7 p.m. dementia. Sun., Feb. 3, 8:30-
Lapeer Court House for per- 11:30 a.m. Washington Parks
The Imlay City Historical sonal protection order clinic. 11:30 a.m. Imlay City Eagles. and Rec Center, 57880 Van
Museum is now closed for For info 810-246-0632. Sausage, biscuits and gravy Dyke, Washington Twp. Fee
the season. Watch for the (or two biscuits and two sau- charged. Call 586-752-6543
opening of the 2019 season on 10A Friday AFG Family sages), scrambled eggs, fried for info.
the first Saturday in April. Groups meeting. Imlay City potatoes, coffee, juice, milk.
FOC Lutheran Church, (NOT all you can eat) Info: Sculpt, Flex and Stretch.
7191 Imlay City Rd, Imlay 810-834-7668 Beneficial weight training.
Youth Events
City. Contact Ginger Miller Every Monday, Wednesday
Woman’s Life Chapter 855’s
at 810-724-5772 for more and Friday. Washington
information. Bottle & Can Drive continues Parks and Rec Center , 57880
Ready, Set, Go! Workshop. all year round. Funds sup-
This is a FREE workshop for Van Dyke, Washington Twp.
Romeo Washington Parks port those in need as we con- Call 586-752-6543 for times
3-5 year olds & parents/care- and Rec. One on one grief tinue to fight hunger and
givers! Enjoy fun projects and prices.
counseling provided at both homelessness in our commu-
that will develop your child’s Romeo and Washington nity. Call 810-392-5136 for a
skills and prepare them for
school! Children also enjoy a
Centers. By appointment
only, please call to set up your
drop off point, or pick up
service for a large donation.
Other
snack, story time, and a free
appointment today 586-752- Make a difference today by Free tutor training for people
book! Call the Family 6543. Free of charge. donating!
Literacy Center today to who would like to help others
reserve your seat at 810-664- FOR WIDOWED MEN & The Imlay City Christian in our community improve
2737 and for more info on WOMEN: Lunch-Cards- School has discount cards English skills. Volunteer
dates and times. Friendship. Join us every 3rd available for sale. Proceeds basis. Please call for orienta-
Tuesday of each month from benefit the school’s athletic, tion before training at 810-
Play groups available. Free 6 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cavis music and PE programs. For 664-2737.
week sessions. At these FREE Pioneer Restaurant, 5600 more information call Imlay
90-minute playgroups, chil- Volunteer for the Habitat for
Lapeer Rd. in Kimball Twp. City Christian School, Mon.- Humanity of Lapeer County
dren will participate in story- 48074. No RSVP necessary. Fri. 8-4, 810-724-5695.
time, developmentally appro- at the office. Interested par-
For more info call Joanne K. ties can call 810-664-7111 and
priate games and crafts, learn at 810-324-2304. This activity
new skills, and enjoy a snack speak to Carolyn, Cheryl or
and social time with other
is sponsored by Widowed
Friends, a peer support group Medical Care Pete at 810-660-7823.
children. Parents will have www.widowedfriends.org.
the chance to talk to other
adults with same-age chil- Widowed Friends invites all
Lapeer County Health
Department, 1800 Imlay City Club News
dren. Register now for the widowed to join us for break- Rd., Lapeer - Regular
next session! Numerous loca- fast and friendship in a safe Immunization Clinic Hours: Woman’s Life Chapter 855
will meet at the Lois Wagner
Memorial Library in
Richmond at 6:30 p.m. on
February 5, 2019. Everyone
is welcome to attend.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW) of Imlay City, Post
2492, 598 N. Almont Ave.
(Fairgrounds Rd.) Overseas
St. Paul’s Blessed Hope
18
Veterans Meetings 2nd
Lutheran Church Baptist Church Thursday, every other
(ELCA) month, 7 p.m.; Post Meetings
1635 Berville Road, Allenton, MI 1st Thursday every month, 7
200 North Cedar (M-53) 859 N. Van Dyke Road Pastor Gayle Hortop
Imlay City, MI
4411 Newark Road
Imlay City, Michigan 48444 Phone: (586) 784-5854 p.m.; Auxiliary Meetings 1st
Attica, MI 48412 Saturday of every month, 10
810-724-2702 Sunday School - 10:00 am
810-724-1200 Sunday 2:30 pm a.m.
Sunday Morning - 11:00 am
email: nlcc@newlifechristian.net Tuesday 7:00 pm Sunday Evening - 6:30 pm
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
www.newlifechristian.net
Friday Youth 7:00 pm Wednesday Evening - 6:30 pm Almont/Dryden Masons
Pastor Tim Martin Soul winning is not our meets 7 p.m. every 2nd
Pastor Alan Casillas Sunday 10 a.m. Service 18 firstapostolichome.com Thursday of the month at
18 18 preference, but it’s our priority.
Masonic Center in Almont.
Imlay City Almont
18
C.R.C. First Baptist Church The Imlay City American
Legion Post 135 meets the
395 N. Cedar (M-53)
www.imlaycitycrc.org Wayne Boyd, Pastor 2nd and last Wednesdays of
the month at 7:00 p.m. The
Worship 10:00 a.m. 881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888
Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Sunday Bible Classes: 9:45 am post is located at 212 E. Third
Youth Ministry Worship Services Street. Contact them at 810-
10:30 am & 6:00 pm
MOPS Program
Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm 724-1450 or americanlegion-
Community Men’s & Women’s
Bible Studies fbc@airadvantage.net post135@frontier.com.
Live Webcasting Sunday all worship services
9:30 am 11:00 am 810-724-4315 over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont The Evening Star Quilt
Come Grow With Us! Proclaiming the Sovereign Grace of God
18 18 18
Guild meets the last
Sacred Heart - Imlay City
St. Nicholas - Capac Goodland GATEWAY ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Wednesday of each month at
the Davison Senior Center,
ASSEMBLY
(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court • Capac, MI
Community
Pastor: Rev. Noel Cornelio
Saturday Mass (810) 395-7557 10135 Lapeer Rd. in Davison.
Meetings start at 6:30 p.m.
Church 2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City 
Sunday Masses
and doors open at 6 p.m. For
6:00 pm (Spanish) - Scared Heart Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Weekdays more info call Lisa, 810-358-
2008 N. Van Dyke Evening Service - 5:00 p.m. 
Tuesday at St. Nicholas at 8:30 am
Wednesday at Sacred Heart at 10 am 7294.
First Thursdays at St. Nicholas at 7 pm Imlay City, MI 48444 Wednesday Family Night - 6:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Markets
First Fridays at Sacred Heart at 7 pm Supervised child care during all services
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
First Saturdays at 7:30 am at Sacred Heart Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist
Sundays at 5:30 pm before the Spanish Mass 18 18 Staffed Nursery During Worship 18
Every Sunday The Lapeer
Imlay City Family of First Congregational Church Center’s Flea Market is open
Church of Christ Christ United Church of Christ 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. with up to 75
670 N. Van Dyke
Lutheran Church - 275 Bancroft - Imlay City 201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI
booths inside and outside
Imlay City, MI 48444 selling a huge variety of items
Sunday Service Missouri Synod (Corner of 5th Street) 810-798-8855
to the public. The Lapeer
7191 Imlay City Road, Imlay City Sunday Worship Service
Bible Study (all ages) 10:00am
Morning Worship 11:00am Bible Study - 9:00 am 810-724-6207 at 10:15 a.m. Center Building is at 425
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
County Center Street. This
long-running community
Children’s Church - 10:30 am Worship Service 10:30 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 event is sponsored by The
810-724-3306 SALT Program ~ Tues. & Thurs. 4-5:30pm
Lapeer Center, a 501(c)3
COME WORSHIP WITH US!
Phone 810-724-2620 “No matter who you are or where you are Pre-School - 5th grade
John Barker, Minister 18 lutheranfamilyofchrist.org 18
on life’s journey, you are welcome here!”
18 Pastor William King 18
non-profit organization for
over 60 years. For informa-
St. Cornelius St. John The Holy Redeemer Light of Christ tion on space rentals, call
Catholic Church Evangelist Lutheran Church
3834 N. Mill Street, P.O. Box 208 Catholic Church 4538 Dryden Rd. • Dryden, MI
Community 810-347-7915. Low rental
prices on inside and outside
Dryden MI 48428
www.fmsaints.com
872 Capac Rd.
Allenton, MI 48002 810-796-3951 Church space. There is no admission
charge. For general informa-
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 tion on the Flea Market,
Weekday Mass: NEW MASS SCHEDULE BEGINNING 9:30 am - WORSHIP Imlay City, MI 48444 Lapeer Center room rentals
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00 a.m. JUNE 30TH and JULY 1ST 11:00 am - SUNDAY SCHOOL & 1 Mile South of I-69 Overpass
Weekend Masses: Weekday Mass: Thursday 8:00 a.m. BIBLE CLASS and catering, call 810-664-
Saturday 4:00 p.m. Weekend Masses: ALL WELCOME!!! Sunday Worship 10:30 am 2109, email lapeercenter@
Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. Pastor Steven Helms gmail.com or see www.
Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 18 Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 18
Christian Preschool Available 18 Phone: 810-724-6999 18 LapeerCenter.org.
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Felton, Fleming, McKenna are named to LCCF Board

By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
LAPEER COUNTY
— The Lapeer County
L a p e e r his long resume of coach- Impact tomorrow.” Community Foundation,
A r e a ing youth sports. For more information visit www.lapeercountycf.
Chamber of “That's my passion,” about the Lapeer County org or call 810-664-0691.
Commerce McKenna said. “I am real-
Citizen of ly excited to join the

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Community Foundation
recently announced that
Betsy Felton, Rick Fleming
and Lapeer County Sheriff
Scott McKenna have been
named to the organization’s
Board of Directors.
The trio succeeds three
long-serving LCCF Board
members: Kathryn Lawter,
Kim Brown and Ralph
Deshetsky.
Felton is Director of
Emergency Services,
Women Services,
Orthopedics, Behavioral
Health, Transitional Care
and Stroke at McLaren
Lapeer Region.
She also serves on the
Board of LACADA
(Lapeer Area Citizens
Against Domestic Assault);
Child Advocacy Center;
LEADER Fund; Child
Death Review and Suicide
Prevention and was 2018
the Year.
“Giving
back to the
community Betsy
is the most Felton
gratifying
thing that I do,” said Felton.
"Being able to work with
the Lapeer County
Community Foundation
means I can help people
throughout the entire coun-
ty, which is such a privi-
lege."
Fleming is a 1995 grad-
uate of Lapeer East High
School and the General
Manager of Metamora Golf
& Country Club.
He has served on the
Lions Bear Lake Camp
Board for more than 10
years and the LEADER
Fund Board since its incep-
tion in May 2015.
Fleming also assists a
number of local not-for-
Rick Scott
Fleming McKenna
profit committees with
their fundraising events.
“I have tremendous
respect for the Foundation,
current and past board
members and how it has
impacted our community,”
said Fleming. “I’m excited
to work along with these
wonderful people and con-
tinuing the work being
done throughout the
county.”
Sheriff Scott McKenna
began his career in law
enforcement more than 20
years ago, and in 2017, was
elected to the post of
Lapeer County Sheriff.
However, McKenna’s
greatest source of pride is
Foundation board, espe-
cially because I see how
much the organization does
for the area and what a
huge commitment it has
to the youth in our com-
munity.”
LCCF Executive
Director Nancy Boxey said
Board trustees serve as
unpaid volunteers and rep-
resent multiple communi-
ties within Lapeer County.
“They represent
diverse backgrounds,
including education, busi-
ness, government, health
care and professional ser-
vices,” said Boxey. 2010.
“Together, they share a
common vision of improv-
ing the quality of life for
all Lapeer County resi-
dents, now and for future
generations. They inspire
others to follow the LCCF
motto: “Give today.
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Incident map issued

by Drug Task Force
Few incidents in Capac/Mussey area
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
ST. CLAIR COUNTY
— As has become the
norm, the county’s Drug
Task Force (DTF) concen-
trated their efforts on the
east side of the county, only
logging one incident in the
Capac area in 2018.
According to the
department’s incident map,
now available to view on
the Sheriff Office’s
Facebook page, three sub-
jects were arrested in late
October at Bryce and
Miller roads on the Mussey/
Donnellon said in a press
release.
“Your Drug Task Force
continues to take the fight
to drug dealers in an effort
to keep our community a
great place to live, work
and play.”
In 2018, the DTF
seized/purchased a total of
187 grams of heroin, 502
grams of cocaine and 2,299
grams of methamphet-
amine/crystal methamphet-
amine.
The Drug Task Force
executed 98 search war-
rants and conducted 400

Photo by Tom Wearing

Emmett township border.
Drugs and pills were
seized at that time. The sus-
pects were identified as
males from Port Huron,
Port Huron Twp. and
drug related traffic stops
last year. As a result, 377
suspects were arrested.
Those arrests resulted in
446 felony charges and 315
misdemeanor charges.
The map can be viewed Imlay City DPW employee works to clear snow from behind City Hall on Tuesday morning.

State police caution of extreme cold

Kimball Twp.
Upon viewing the map,
users will see that the
majority of incidents,
marked with a pin, are con-
centrated in and around
Port Huron.
“I am pleased to be
able to provide this infor-
mation to the citizens of
our county,” Sheriff Tim
by visiting www.facebook.
com/stclaircountysheriff.
org. Users can zoom in to a
particular street, or out to
see the entire county. By
clicking on a pin or marker,
users will see the location
of the incident, drug(s)
confiscated, suspects and
any weapons that were
seized.
TRI-CITY AREA —
Now that a second round of
arctic temperatures has
arrived, coupled with sig-
nificant snowfall in the
Lower Peninsula, the
Michigan State Police
(MSP) is encouraging state
outside, wear layers of
warm clothing. Watch for
signs of frostbite and hypo-
thermia.
•Signs of frostbite
include: loss of feeling and
color around the face, fin-
gers and toes, numbness,
aged to check travel condi-
tions and weather reports
before driving at www.
michigan.gov/roadcondi-
tions. Major road closures
can be found at www.mich-
igan.gov/drive. The MSP/
EMHSD asks that you tune
•If you turn on a faucet
and only a trickle comes
out, suspect a frozen pipe.
Likely places for frozen
pipes include against exte-
rior walls or where your
water service enters your
home through the founda-

Service News residents and visitors to be

Air Force Airman Michel
U.S. Air Force Airman
Cecilia M. Michel graduat-
ed from basic military
training at Joint Base San
Antonio-Lackland, San
Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed
an intensive, eight-week
program that included
training in military disci-
pline and studies, Air Force
core values, physical fit-
ness, and basic warfare
principles and skills.
Airmen who complete
basic training also earn
four credits toward an asso-
ciate in applied science
degree through the
Community College of the
Air Force.
Michel is the daughter
of Daniel S. Michel of
Brown City, MI, and Marie
Litigation: Past taxes
and parking spaces
from page 1
the matter in the hands of
an independent mediator,
who would try to forge a
mutually acceptable agree-
ment between Francis and
L. Michel of Imlay City,
MI., and granddaughter of
Ernest and Margo L.
Michel of Lum, MI.
She is a 2018 graduate
of Imlay City High School,
Imlay City, MI.
told council members at
their last meeting. “Any
captured funds would go
back to the county and
township.”
extra cautious when going
out in the extreme cold.
“With the National
Weather Service forecast-
ing another period of sub-
zero temperatures and
snow, it’s important that
Michiganders take steps to
stay safe during this stretch
of cold weather,” said Capt.
Emmitt McGowan, deputy
state director of Emergency
Management and
Homeland Security and
commander of the
Michigan State Police,
Emergency Management
and Homeland Security
Division (MSP/EMHSD).
“If you must be out-
doors, be sure to dress
appropriately and wear a
warm coat, hats and gloves
and have an emergency
preparedness kit in your
vehicle.”
Through Friday, all of
Michigan will experience
sub-zero overnight low
temperatures and daytime
highs around 0 degrees.
Exposure to these tempera-
tures could potentially
cause frostbite and hypo-
thermia, create hazardous
driving conditions and
cause frozen pipes.
To stay safe during
cold weather:
•Limit your time out-
side. If you need to go
white or grayish-yellow
skin, firm or waxy skin.
•Signs of hypothermia
include: shivering, exhaus-
tion, confusion, fumbling
hands, memory loss,
slurred speech or drowsi-
ness.
•Avoid carbon monox-
ide poisoning. Only use
generators and grills out-
doors and away from win-
dows. Never heat your
home with a gas stovetop
or oven.
•Reduce the risk of a
heart attack. Avoid overex-
ertion when shoveling
snow.
•Check on neighbors.
Older adults and young
children are more at risk in
extreme cold.
•Pets are also at risk for
cold weather injuries and
should be kept indoors.
•If travel is necessary,
keep a full tank of gas and
an emergency prepared-
ness kit in your vehicle. Put
warm clothing, such as
gloves, blankets and hats,
and a cell phone charger in
your kit.
Michigan weather is
unpredictable any time of
year, but especially during
the winter months. If you
are stranded, do not leave
your vehicle. Stay with the
vehicle and wait for help.
Motorists are encour-
into local news and/or view
these websites rather than
calling your local MSP
post or 911 for travel con-
ditions.
To prevent frozen
pipes:
•Keep garage doors
closed if there are water
supply lines in the garage.
•Open kitchen and
bathroom cabinet doors to
allow warmer air to circu-
late around the plumbing.
Be sure to move any harm-
ful cleaners and household
chemicals up out of the
reach of children.
•When the weather is
very cold outside, let the
cold water drip from the
faucet served by exposed
pipes. Running water
through the pipe - even at a
trickle - helps prevent pipes
from freezing.
•Keep the thermostat
set to the same temperature
both during the day and at
night. By temporarily sus-
pending the use of lower
nighttime temperatures,
you may incur a higher
heating bill, but you can
prevent a costlier repair job
if pipes freeze and burst.
•If you will be going
away during cold weather,
leave the heat on in your
home, set to a temperature
no lower than 55° F.
To thaw frozen pipes:
tion.
•Keep the faucet open.
As you treat the frozen
pipe and the frozen area
begins to melt, water will
begin to flow through the
frozen area. Running water
through the pipe will help
melt ice in the pipe.
•Apply heat to the sec-
tion of pipe using an elec-
tric heating pad wrapped
around the pipe, an electric
hair dryer, a portable space
heater (kept away from
flammable materials), or
by wrapping pipes with
towels soaked in hot water.
Do not use a blowtorch,
kerosene or propane heater,
charcoal stove, or other
open flame device.
•Apply heat until full
water pressure is restored.
If you are unable to locate
the frozen area, if the fro-
zen area is not accessible,
or if you cannot thaw the
pipe, call a licensed plumb-
er.
Residents who need
assistance or guidance dur-
ing the extreme cold are
encouraged to call 211.
For more information
on how to prepare before,
during and after an emer-
gency or disaster, visit
w w w. m i c h i g a n . g o v /
miready or follow MSP/
EMHSD on Twitter at @
MichEMHS.

Nixle alerts coming to Lapeer County

Dr. Lane.
That option was scut-
tled when the mediator
suggested the matter go
back to the DDA’s attor-
ney, Michael Whaling of
Port Huron, for his further
consultation.
Given the public outcry
regarding the Council’s
attempt to dissolve the
DDA in the midst of the
ongoing property dispute,
Schneider vowed at the
Village’s Jan. 15 meeting
to abstain from all future
votes pertaining to the
property.
DDA on Nov. 5 agenda
The matter of dissolu-
tion of the Almont DDA
will again appear on the
Village Council’s agenda
on Tuesday, Feb. 5.
If Council members
hold true to the promise
they made on Jan. 15, they
will vote to rescind a prior
4-3 vote in favor of DDA
Ordinance #204 to dissolve
the DDA.
At their Jan. 15 meet-
ing, Village Manager Mike
Connors and Council
member Steven C.
Scheider, son of Council
President Steven R.
Schneider; opined that the
Village would realize no
financial benefit from dis-
solving the DDA.
“It’s not financially
advantageous,” Connors
The property
behind the
former
Lane-Swayze
Clinic was
recently
purchased by
local business
owner Steve
Francis as a
site for
development.
When Councilman
Dave Love expressed that
he would still like to see
the numbers, Steven C.
Schneider intervened.
“The numbers are not
going to change,” he said.
Accessing money from
DDA-captured funds to
make infrastructure
improvements was the
rationale expressed earlier
by council members who
voted in favor of dissolv-
ing the DDA. es will also be on hand. There is no charge to attend.
Commissioners approve purchase of notification system
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
LAPEER — County
commissioners approved a
request to purchase a Nixle
public alert and notification
system.
Mary Piorunek, head of
Lapeer County’s
Emergency Management
Dept, appeared before the
commission Thursday,
along with Imlay City
Police Chief Scott Pike, to
praise the merits of the sys-
tem.
“It’s an exceptional
tool,” Pike said, noting that
he’s used the system in a
number of circumstances,
including the most recent
case involving three women
passing counterfeit $100
bills.
Nixle system allows
“public safety agencies to
engage with their residents
in a real-time information
exchange allowing resi-
dents to take a collabora-
tive role in increasing pub-
lic safety,” the company’s
material states.
Users who subscribe to
the system can receive
messages via text, email,
Facebook and Twitter.
Ed Ronders, the coun-
ty’s public information
officer, said county leaders
determined they needed
something like Nixle after a
recent active shooter drill.
“It opened some eyes,”
Ronders said.
“We need a tool to get
accurate information to cit-
izens quickly and be able to
dispel rumors.”
The county will utilize
Homeland Security grant
funding to cover the one-
year contract of $8,100.
Piorunek said it appears
additional grant funding
will be made available so
as to continue the program.
“This gives us a year to
start out and prove the sys-
tem to you,” she said.
Piorunek also noted
that the Nixle system will
be compatible with the
Lapeer County Sheriff
Department’s mobile app.
“That will allow us to
spread our reach even fur-
ther,” she said.
In other meeting mat-
ters:
•Ronders, who’s also
head of the Lapeer County
Department of Veteran
a second vehicle to trans-
port veterans to medical
Affairs, was granted per- appointments, printing and
mission to apply for a advertising costs and pay
Veteran Service Fund grant for costs associated with
from the Michigan Veteran the Vets to Wellness pro-
Affairs Agency. gram—an initiative they’re
If granted, the $71,000- doing in partnership with
plus would be used to hire a Greater Lapeer
part-time staffer, purchase Transportation Authority.
I.C. Library hosts Coat Drive
IMLAY CITY — To spread a little warmth this
winter, the Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library is
hosting a “Winter Coat Drive” through the month of
February.
Library staff asks that all donated coats and jack-
ets be gently worn and washed or laundered. All
donated items will be given out free to the public.
For questions or more information about the Coat
Drive or other library activities, call 810-724-8043.
Wind Energy Policy Forum
TRI-CITY AREA — Residents are invited to
attend a Wind Energy Policy Forum on Feb. 19 at 6:30
p.m. at the North Branch Wesleyan Church, 3164
North Branch Road, North Branch. Visitors will learn
about wind energy policy and regulation from Kevon
Martis, a renowned and respected wind energy expert.
Martis has testified on wind energy land use issues
across the Midwest, in Nebraska and North Dakota,
and before members of Congress in Washington, D.C.
Township officials and residents who have turbines in
their communities and/or who have written ordinanc-
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Howell to chair Natural

Resources Committee
TRI-CITY AREA —
State Rep. Gary Howell
(R-North Branch) has been
named chair of the power-
ful House Committee on
Natural Resources for a
second consecutive term.
“Michigan’s natural
resources are among the
most remarkable in the
world, including our vast
freshwater reserves. I am
eager to continue my work
on policies that will keep
our forests, lakes and
streams safe and available
to families and outdoor
enthusiasts across the
state,” said Howell, who
will lead the committee for
the 2019-20 legislative
term. “The safety and secu-
rity of our land and water
has been a topic of both
statewide and national con-
versation. I look forward to
the opportunity to tackle a
number of important natu-
ral resource policy issues in
the upcoming term.”
During the last legisla-
tive term, Howell estab-
lished himself as a leader in
improving statutes and reg-
ulations protecting
Michigan’s natural resourc-
es. He has sponsored suc-
cessful legislation to
strengthen landfill stan-
dards as well as adopting
the first DNR public land
use strategy in state history.
State Rep. Gary Howell
Howell was also noted for
his efforts to roll back regu-
lations that hindered volun-
teer organizations from
restoring local wetlands. As
a result, Howell was named
“2018 Legislator of the
Year” by both Ducks
Unlimited and Michigan
United Conservation Clubs.
Howell will also serve
Grants help fund
scrap tire cleanup
MUSSEY TWP. —
The Michigan Department
of Environmental Quality
announced that it has
awarded $983,244 in grants
to a total of 65 applicants.
These grants will fund 62
community scrap tire drop-
off events in both urban
and rural communities
across the state. Community
events provide affordable,
convenient, tire recycling
opportunities to residents,
including creation of year-
long collections sites and
roadside pickups.
Additionally, three
grant projects will support
ent, Ron Tosch, of Mussey scrap tires can be used in
Township, who was grant- asphalt to pave roads, for
ed $87,500 through the energy recovery, as land-
program. scape mulch in gardens
Improperly dumped, and on playgrounds, and
scrap tires pose a fire haz- in the manufacturing
ard and create mosquito process as commodity
breeding grounds. Recycled material.
I.C. Library hosts Coat Drive
IMLAY CITY — To spread a little warmth this
winter, the Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library is
hosting a “Winter Coat Drive” through the month of
February.
Library staff asks that all donated coats and jack-
ets be gently worn and washed or laundered. All
donated items will be given out free to the public.

Dispatch log... as a member of the House

Committees on Local
the removal of old tire piles
at private properties,
including local grant recipi-
For questions or more information about the Coat
Drive or other library activities, call 810-724-8043.
G o v e r n m e n t ,
Editor’s note: The fol- the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Transportation, and
lowing is a compilation of Department, in addition to
activity and reports from traffic stops:
Judiciary during this term.
Spaghetti Dinner Benefit slated for Feb. 2nd

Howell moves
area police departments: January 22 TRI-CITY AREA — An All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner Benefit will take
•suspicious circum- place at the American Legion Hall, 1801 W. Genesee St., Lapeer from 5-9 p.m. on
In Imlay City stances in the 7000 block of Sat., Feb. 2. Proceeds will help cover medical costs for Terry and JJ Fulgenzi as

to end Lame
January 22 Clear Lake Rd. in Goodland Terry battles lung cancer. JJ Fulgenzi is the founder of Operation Care Package
•02:30-06:00 Parking Twp. Michigan. The event includes a silent auction as well. Donations welcome. Space
Enforcement (City Wide) •misdemeanor arrest is limited, RSVP requested by Jan. 31. Call Sue Hollenbeck at 810-724-1933 or

Duck sessions
•07:25-08:04 Monitor warrant in the 400 block of Linda Bonner at 810-724-8541 for questions, or to make a donation or reservation.
Traffic (High School) Elk Lake Rd. in Attica Twp.
•09:06 Incorrigible •assist fire department
Minor (2000 block S. in the 6000 block of Talbot

The best place to find it,

Almont Ave.) Dr. in Almont Twp. TRI-CITY AREA —
•22:35 Alarm (500 •alarms on S. Lake State Rep. Gary Howell
block N. Cedar St.) George Rd. in Attica Twp. (R-North Branch) has pro-
•22:50 Alarm (300 •mental health call in posed a constitutional
block S. Cedar St.) the 4000 block of S. Mill amendment to eliminate
•Multiple Traffic Stops St. in Dryden legislative sessions from

sell it, buy it,

throughout the day •vehicle off the road- extending past Election
January 23 way at eastbound I-69 and Day, eliminating the period
•02:30-06:00 Parking Winslow Rd. in Attica Twp. in November and
Enforcement (City Wide) •vehicle off the road- December commonly
•11:13 911 Hang Up way at eastbound I-69 and known as “lame duck.”

and announce it . . .
(Butternut Ln/Almont Ave. S. Van Dyke Rd. in Imlay “All too often, contro-
area) Twp. versial bills are pushed
•14:25 Welfare Check •vehicle off the road- through to passage during
(500 block W. Fourth St.) way at eastbound I-69 and the November and
•14:31 Traffic Light S. Summers Rd. in Imlay December sessions without
Out (N. Cedar St./E. Capac Twp. adequate public hearings
Rd.) •vehicle off the road- or input from the people
•18:10 Alarm (400 way at eastbound I-69 at the affected by the proposed
block E. Fourth St.) rest area in Attica Twp. laws,” Howell said. “When
•18:51 Civil Dispute January 23 the ink is still wet, the
(1700 block S. Cedar St.) •animal complaint at paper is too hot from being
•Multiple Traffic Stops Imlay City and Five Lakes run off, and lawmakers
throughout the day roads in Attica Twp. complain that they haven’t
January 25 •vehicle off the road- read the bill they are about
•07:21-07:41 School way at Lake Pleasant and to vote on, you know that
Traffic (High School) Welch roads in Arcadia the process is totally dys-
•08:01 Medical Assist Twp. functional.”
(6900 block Newark Rd.) •juvenile complaint at Howell had introduced
•08:38 Alarm (500 S. Van Dyke and Dryden the same House Joint
block S. Cedar St.) roads in Almont Twp. Resolution in 2017, but
•09:45 Private Property January 25 was never given a hearing.
Damage Accident (600 •peace officer duties in “There is no way that
block S. Cedar St.) the 6000 block of Imlay legislation can be properly
•14:06 Funeral Escort City Rd. in Imlay Twp. vetted during a lame duck
(200 block Main St.) •sick care for medical in session,” Howell said,
•15:26 Private Property the 3000 block of “especially when we are up
Damage Accident (6500 Greenwood Rd. in Attica more than half the night.
block Newark Rd.) Twp. Depriving lawmakers of
•20:27 Alarm (500 •road hazard on east- sleep is a totally inappro-
block Morrice Blvd.) bound I-69 at Winslow Rd. priate way to round up
•Multiple traffic stops in Attica Twp. votes for a bill. As my
were made throughout the •assist other law mother always said, noth-
day. enforcement in the 6000 ing good happens after
January 26 block of Newark Rd. in midnight.”

CLASSIFIED RATES:
•12:47 Private Property Imlay City. Howell went on to say
Damage Accident (S. •assist motorist in east- “Last November and

CLASSIFIED
Summer Rd./Newark Rd.) bound I-69 and S. Summers December, the House took
•13:21 Suspicious Rd. in Attica Twp. more than 400 votes. When
Circumstances (500 block •vehicle off the road- that takes place, it is hard

One Week - 20 Words - $12.00

N. Cedar St.) way at Imlay City and for legislators—not to
•Multiple traffic stops Evans roads in Attica Twp. mention the public—to be

DISPLAY RATE:
were made throughout the January 26 well-informed on the

Two Weeks - 20 Words - $18.00

day. •assist motorist at west- issues.”
January 27 bound I-69 at Blacks Howell’s solution pro-
•00:02 Motorist Assist Corners Rd. in Imlay Twp. poses a constitutional

Four Weeks - 20 Words - $24.00

(Newark Rd./S. Almont •animal complaint at amendment requiring the
Ave.) Sutton and Lake George Legislature to adjourn on

$7.00 per column inch

•07:48 Customer roads in Attica Twp. the Friday before the
Trouble (300 block S. Cedar •peace officer duties in November election during
St.) the 1000 block of Boulan even-numbered years.
•10:52 Private Property Dr. in Attica Twp.
Damage Accident (1800 January 27
“This is also an issue of
accountability,” Howell
25¢ extra per word over 20 words
block S. Cedar St.) •suspicious circum- said. “All legislators should
be accountable to the peo-
Call to place an item in the Classifieds today:
•11:19 Threats (100 stances in the 3000 block of
block Caulkins St.) Summers Rd. in Goodland ple who elect them. That is
•19:56 Citizens Assist Twp. often not the case during

810-724-2615
(100 block E. Capac Rd.) •assist other law lame duck. Term-limited
•Multiple traffic stops enforcement in the 300 lawmakers vote on issues
were made throughout the block of S. Cedar St. in for which they never have
day. Imlay City to answer to the voters.
January 28 •welfare check on east- Quite frankly, if a bill isn’t
•08:42 Medical Alarm bound I-69 and Lake good enough to pass before
(600 block Maple Vista St.) Pleasant Rd. in Attica Twp. an election, it’s probably

Tri-City Times
•10:06 Medical Assist •assist motorist on east- not a good idea to shove it
(2000 block S. Almont bound I-69 in Attica Twp. through after an election.”
Ave.) January 28 House Joint Resolution
•16:41 Threats (600 •assist fire department C has been referred to the
block Folk Ct.) at Bearanger and Lum roads House Government
•18:10 Alarm (300 in Arcadia Twp. Operations Committee for
block S. Cedar St.) •vehicle off the road- consideration.
•19:54 Alarm (300 way at Imlay City and If the plan were
block S. Cedar St.) Mitchell Lake roads in approved by two-thirds of
•Multiple Traffic Stops Attica Twp. both the House and Senate, 594 N. Almont Ave. • Imlay City
throughout the day •assist other law it would be placed on the
statewide general election
enforcement in the 6000
In Lapeer County: block of Dryden Rd. in ballot for voter consider- tct@pageone-inc.com
Complaints handled by Almont Twp. ation.
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Obituaries
~ Mary Jane Hartley, 62 ~
Mary Jane Hartley, age
62, of Dryden, MI died
Sunday, January 27, 2019
at McLaren Lapeer Region
Hospital. Mary Jane
Bowen was born August
12, 1956 in Almont, MI.
She was the daughter of
the late George and the
late Martha (Oland)
Bowen. Mary grew up and
has lived most of her life
in Dryden, MI. She attend-
ed and graduated from
Dryden High School.
Mary lived in Sault Ste.
Marie, MI for 10 years.
She was employed as a
vehicle driver for an auto
dealer in Imlay City and
early on had worked as a
receptionist at a
Chiropractor.
Mary was a member of
the Imlay City Eagles
since the 1990s.
She is survived by her
two brothers, George
Bowen of Dryden, MI and
John Bowen of Dryden,
MI; and her stepson, Ed
~ Ruth Reside, 86 ~
Ruth Reside, age 86,
of Attica, MI, died
Wednesday, January 23,
2019 at home. Ruth Elaine
Steinberg was born June
29, 1932 in Lapeer, MI.
She was the daughter of
the late John and the late
Beulah (Ronald) Steinberg.
Ruth grew up and attended
school in Lapeer. She was
a graduate of Lapeer High
School, Class of 1950.
Ruth married Bruce Alfred
Reside on March 31, 1951
in Lapeer, MI. They lived
in Ecorse and Brown City,
MI for short periods of
time before moving to
Imlay City where they
lived for over 40 years.
For a short time, Ruth
was employed as a secre-
tary for Michigan Bell
(now AT&T). Ruth then
went to work for Lapeer
Foundry as a secretary and
retired from there.
She liked to crochet
and knit. Ruth made
afghans for everyone! She
loved her grandchildren
and enjoyed hearing about
their lives.
Ruth is survived by her
husband, Bruce Reside;
one daughter, Linda
Grigsby of Attica, MI; her
son, Martin (Lisa) Reside
of Leonard, MI; seven
grandchildren, Joe (Joy)
McMillan of Merrill, MI,
Joshua (Francesca) Reside,
Jonathon Reside of
Leonard, MI, Andrew
Reside of Ann Arbor, MI,
In Loving Memory of
Anna Maria (Rossi) Minolli
10-14-31 — 01-29-18
Una madre italiana è una
benedizione di Dio ...
An Italian mother is a
blessing from God.
We are so blessed by your
strength, grace and humor
every single day. You are greatly
loved and greatly missed.
Love, ‘the girls’
—Roseann, Catherine, Dawn & Virginia
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Hartley of South Carolina.
Mary was preceded in
death by her parents,
George and Martha
Bowen.
Cremation has taken
place. A service is not
planned at this time.
Arrangements were
made by Muir Brothers
Funeral Home, 225 N.
Main Street, Imlay City,
MI. Please be sure to sign
our online register at muir-
brothersfh.com to share
condolences and memo-
ries.
Jeff (Martha) McMillan of
LA, Chad (Becky)
McMillan of NC and
Carrie (Nick) Clark of
Grand Blanc, MI; and her
two great-grandchildren,
Aiden McMillan and
Alathea McMillan.
She was preceded in
death by her parents, John
and Beulah Steinberg; and
her two brothers, Ronald
and Robert Steinberg.
The funeral was held
Saturday, January 26, 2019
at Muir Brothers Funeral
Home of Imlay City, 225
N. Main Street, Imlay City,
MI. Pastor Richard Crisco
of Rochester Christian
Church officiated.
Interment was held at
Dawn Memorial Cemetery,
Lapeer on Monday,
January 28.
Funeral arrangements
were made by Muir
Brothers Funeral Home of
Imlay City. Please be sure
to sign our online register
at muirbrothersfh.com to
share.
It appears new records could be set this week when dangerously cold temperatures settle over
Michigan.
Big Chill: Icy grip of winter takes hold of Tri-Cities
from page 1
a.m. to 5 p.m. today (Jan.
30) and 12-8 p.m. on
Thursday.
On the roads, I-69 was
closed for several hours in
Lapeer County due to a
multi-vehicle accident on
the westbound lanes.
In advance of the
storm, the Lapeer County
Road Commission warned
that conditions—particu-
larly the cold and wind—
would make clearing
roads a challenge.
On Monday, crews
worked until 10 p.m. and
returned to their plow
trucks at 3 a.m. on
Tuesday, according to the
agency’s Facebook page.
The snow and cold
continues to impact local
school districts too.
As of Tuesday, Capac
Community Schools had
logged seven school day
cancellations and, Supt.
Jeff Terpenning warned,
more were likely to occur
this week.
In a message on
Facebook to parents and
students, Terpenning dis-
cussed how school closing
decisions are made and
how it might impact the
school year calendar.
The state allows dis-
tricts to cancel six days
during the school year due
to inclement weather, he
noted, but in the past, offi-
cials have granted their
petitions to forgive up to
three more days.
“Should we go over
our maximum allowed
days, we will have to fig-
ure out a method to make
up the days. The district
and the unions would then
work together to look at
all options and establish a
method to make the
required number of days
up. This could include
extending the school year
past our current last day of
school which is June
12th,” Terpenning said.
Because of the clo-
sures, Capac students are
missing out on
Snowcoming festivities.
Go Big: Almont grad makes big strides at GVSU
from page 1
her eligible to graduate in
just three years. Accepting
the position of president
meant committing to
another year of school,
pushing her graduation
date back to December of
2019.
“I told myself to either
go big or go home,” Gabby
says. “Debating whether to
graduate early or being
president of the sorority
was stressful to decide.”
Ultimately, she decided
to rise to the challenge,
and added a minor in mar-
keting to her studies.
Today, she’s on the
road to accomplishing her
goal to improve communi-
cation between the sorori-
ty’s executive board and
the chapter, and to increase
attendance at fundraisers
A map from the National Weather Service shows how much snow fell in
southeast Michigan on Monday, Jan. 28.
On Tuesday morning, the
school announced that
Saturday’s Snowcoming
dance had been resched-
uled but the pep assembly
and halftime festivities on
Friday were still on.
State of Emergency
On Monday evening,
Jan. 28, Gov. Gretchen
Whitmer signed an order
declaring a state of emer-
gency in Michigan to help
address threats to public
health and safety related
to forecast sub-zero tem-
peratures over the next
few days.
“Keeping
Michiganders safe during
this stretch of dangerously
cold temperatures is our
priority,” said Gov.
Whitmer in a press
release. “Such widespread,
extreme conditions have
not occurred in Michigan
for many years and it is
imperative that we are
proactive with record-low
temperatures being pre-
dicted by the National
Weather Service. Wind
chills are predicted as low
as 50 degrees below zero
in many places, such as
metro Detroit which is
and other events.
Alpha Sigma Tau’s
philanthropic endeavors
include a women’s well-
ness initiative and the
American Cancer Society’s
annual Relay for Life.
“Last year we raised
over $15,000 for Relay,
I’m super proud of that,”
she says.
The sorority is also
active with Habitat for
Humanity, volunteering
time building homes and at
the Re-Store.
Gabby says joining the
sorority has opened her
world to new people and
experiences, and has
helped her accomplish the
goal of making connec-
tions.
“That’s one of the
major values of joining—
the connections. I like that
Snow mounded around
water tower in Imlay
City.
especially unaccustomed
to these temps.”
With a winter storm
impacting much of the
Lower Peninsula and
statewide temperatures
forecast to hover around 0
degrees with wind chills at
50 below or colder in
some areas, the state is
actively working with
part the most, and it’s why
I joined.”
Along with being elect-
ed President of Alpha
Sigma Tau, Gabby was
also recognized with an ‘I
am Grand Valley’ award,
bestowed to students who
represent the best of Grand
Valley. She was honored
by the recognition.
“I definitely have the
mindset of ‘if you want
something done right, you
have to do it yourself,’”
Gabby says. “I enjoy put-
ting myself out there
enough to be able to make
a change. I like having my
opinion be heard, and the
acknowledgement that I
have something valuable to
bring to the table. I was
raised like that, and the
older I get and more
dependent on myself, it’s
National Weather Service image
National Weather Service image
local communities and
emergency management
partners to ensure they
have all the resources they
need to respond, the press
release says. Conditions
and needs will be continu-
ally assessed, and appro-
priate action will be taken
as warranted to protect
public health and safety.
In addition to the
emergency declaration,
Gov. Whitmer has activat-
ed the State Emergency
Operations Center
(SEOC). Located at
Michigan State Police
(MSP) Headquarters in
Dimondale, the center is
overseen by the Michigan
State Police, Emergency
Management and
Homeland Security
Division (MSP/EMHSD)
and coordinates response
and recovery efforts by
state agencies and local
government.
The SEOC is staffed
by members of state agen-
cies and other partners for
decision making and
information coordination
during disasters or emer-
gencies in the state of
Michigan.
becoming easy for me to
do.”
Gabby says her time at
GVSU has opened her
world to new people and
experiences. She encourag-
es other young people to
follow their dreams and
take the plunge.
“I say do whatever you
want and don’t let other
people influence you when
it comes to what’s right
and what’s wrong for you,”
she says. “There are defi-
nitely a lot more people
out there than you think. If
you’re interested in doing
something big, go for it.”
Gabby is the daughter
of Nanci and Jeff Schlagel
of Allenton. Her sister,
Olivia—a fellow
GVSU alum—has been
a big influence in her
life.

Rural Lifestyles
Who’s at the feeder?
Chickadees, juncos and woodpeckers
are most common in the U.S. northeast
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
TRI-CITY AREA —
Citizen scientists in North
America observed more
than 7 million birds last
winter and reported their
findings to the 2017-18
FeederWatch program.
Researchers from the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
and Bird Studies Canada
then compiled that data
Citizen scientists can participate in the ’18-’19
Feederwatch season now through April 5 and
report what birds, like this Downy woodpeck-
er, they spot.
Free fishing weekend
A C R O S S
MICHIGAN — Ready to
experience some of the
finest fishing around?
Check out the 2019 Winter
Free Fishing Weekend
Saturday, Feb. 16, and
Sunday, Feb. 17. Those
two days, everyone – resi-
dents and non-residents –
can fish without a license,
though all other fishing
regulations still apply.
During this weekend,
the DNR also will waive
the regular Recreation
Passport requirement for
vehicle access to
Michigan’s 103 state
parks.
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from approximately Carolina Chickadees in
156,000 checklists in their their ‘Chickadee’ listing
effort to study the status of but Carolina Chickadees
bird species. aren’t typically seen in this
In the Northeast region, part of Michigan.
the chipper Chickadee was When comparing the
seen most often at feeders, numbers to past years, the
followed by the Dark-Eyed FeederWatch study shows
Junco and Downy that numbers are trending
Woodpecker. The Blue Jay up regionally for Red-
and Mourning Dove round- Bellied Woodpeckers and
ed out the top 5 list. The Red-winged Blackbirds
regional count included while the presence of
both Black-capped and American Crows at feeders
is on the decline.
Emma Greig of the
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
notes that some
FeederWatch participants
reported seeing fewer birds
in their yards last season
but the experts believe it
has more to do with natu-
rally-abundant food sup-
plies rather than popula-
tion declines.
“In the Northeast this
season, some common spe-
cies such as Tufted Titmice
and American
Goldfinches– species that
usually show very stable
Photo by Maria Brown
populations based on the
percentage of FeederWatch
sites visited– showed sub-
tle declines (from 68% to
Soybean growers to award scholarships
TRI-CITY AREA —
Soybean checkoff dollars
are available to help college
students in the 2019-2020
school year. The Michigan
Soybean Promotion
Committee’s (MSPC) mis-
#MiFreeFishingWeekend sion statement is to manage
every year since 1994 to checkoff resources to
build awareness of the increase return on invest-
state’s vast aquatic resourc- ment for Michigan soybean
es and fishing opportuni- farmers while enhancing
ties.
“There’s nothing better
than bundling up and head-
sustainable soybean produc-
tion. MSPC believes that
part of that investment
ing out on the ice for needs to be with college
students interested in a
Michigan’s annual Winter
Free Fishing Weekend,” career in the soybean indus-
try.
said DNR Fisheries Chief
Jim Dexter. MSPC is offering schol-
arships to students enrolled
“There can be a great
social component to ice
in Michigan
University’s (MSU) Crop
State
fishing, making it a perfect
activity for friends and
and Soil Science (CSS) pro-
gram. Scholarship appli-
family.” cants must be undergradu-
Learn more at
michigan.gov/freefishing
ate full-time students (12
credit hours or more) in
or contact Elyse Walter at their junior or senior year
517-284-5839. and possess a minimum 3.0
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Photo by Maria Brown
Chickadees showed up at nearly 97 percent of sites monitored by
FeederWatch participants in Michigan and other surrounding states.
65% of sites for Tufted The 2018-19 Nuthatches saw the biggest
Titmice and 88% to 86% decline in feeder sightings
of sites for American
FeederWatch in 2017-18 and, research-
Goldfinches). Other spe- season is ers feel, that fact supports
cies that people mentioned underway now the thought that natural
being missing from their food was abundant for
backyards, such as Dark- through April 5. these particular birds.
eyed Juncos, chickadees, Visit feederwatch. “The eastern nuthatch-
and woodpeckers, were as org to register for es were able to find all they
abundant as last season, so needed without visiting
even if they weren’t pres- the program and, feeders. An abundance of
ent as often, they did show for a small fee, natural foods may have
up at feeders eventually,” participants will driven the subtle declines
Greig wrote in the we observed in titmice and
Feederwatch report. receive a goldfinches as well,” Greig
Red-breasted research kit. wrote
cumulative grade point Michigan maintain a highly ciency and productivity.
average based on a 4.0 educated and motivated Using checkoff funds to
scale. Those interested stu- workforce. Students will support and encourage stu-
dents can apply for the
MSPC scholarships through
MSU’s scholarship and
grant department.
provide expertise and inno-
vative ideas that can be used
on our farms and processing
facilities to improve effi-
dents is an investment in
our future,” stated Laurie
Isley, MSPC director and
farmer from Palmyra.
MSPC is also offering a
statewide scholarship for
Weather
students attending other col-
leges or MSU students in a
different program besides For the week of
CSS, as long as they are
going into an ag related
field and their family pays
almanac January 22-28
into the soybean checkoff.
The statewide scholarship
Lapeer station Emmett station
will be awarded using the
same criteria as the MSU
Minimum temp. Minimum temp.
scholarships. For the state-
wide scholarship applica-
-9.7 on Tuesday, 22nd -7.7 on Tuesday, 22nd
tion, visit http://michigan-
soybean.org/wp-content/
Maximum temp. Maximum temp.
uploads/2019/01/19-20-Ag-
Scholarship-Application.
42 on Wed., 23rd 40.2 on Wed., 23rd
pdf.
The deadline to apply is Weather data courtesy of Enviro-weather,
February 20.
“It is critical that the www.enviroweather.msu.edu
soybean industry in
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Sports
Dryden’s Ella Kage (L) brings the ball up the
floor Friday against Owen-Gage.
Dryden cruises
past Owen-Gage
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
DRYDEN — Dryden
earned a 44-10 win at vis-
iting Owen-Gage’s
expense in a non-league
varsity girls’ basketball
encounter last Friday
night.
With the decision,
Dryden goes to 9-2 this
season.
In Friday’s encounter,
Dryden bolted out to a 9-0
advantage after one quarter
had ended.
The team followed it
up with a 12-4 second
quarter edge and a 14-4
third quarter advantage,
increasing their cushion to
Dryden’s Natalie Poirier looks for an open
teammate last Friday versus Owen-Gage.
Almont upsets Imlay, falls to Cros-Lex
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
TRI-CITY AREA —
The Almont and Imlay
City wrestling teams went
1-1 and 0-2, respectively,
in Blue Water Area
Conference action last
Thursday.
Almont is where the
action unfolded.
The two rivals squared
off against each other first.
That encounter drew to a
close with Almont ahead
52-30.
Mathew Dwyer and
Issa Abu-Joudeh led
Almont with wins by pin-
fall. Dwyer took 2:45 to
stop Taylor Eagle at 140
pounds and Abu-Joudeh
required 1:47 to conquer
215-pound foe Brandon
Schafer.
Dallas Stanton (103),
Gavin Dempz (119),
Aiden Finn (125), Lane
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Almont holds off
North Branch, 45-42
By Kevin Kissane a 23-22 lead at the halftime
Tri-City Times Sports Editor break.
When the action resumed,
ALMONT — Almont Almont bounced back with a
slipped past visiting North 12-7 third quarter edge. That
Branch, 45-42, in a Blue staked them to a 34-30
Water Area Conference varsi- advantage with 24 minutes
ty boys’ basketball battle on elapsed.
Tuesday, January 22. North Branch then put
With the result, Almont together a 12-11 fourth quar-
moves to 9-3 overall and 6-2 ter rally, only to drop a 45-42
as far as BWAC clashes are verdict.
concerned. North Branch Atte Vuoristo led Almont
falls to 9-5 this season, with 17 points, including
including a 4-4 league show- three trifectas. The Raiders
ing thus far. also had Austin Watt (nine
Photo by Kevin Kissane
In Tuesday’s battle, points, featuring a trey),
Almont jumped out to an Cameron Asaro (eight, with a
Photo by Kevin Kissane
18-9 advantage after one pair of triples), Rafael Farias
quarter was over with. (five, including a trifecta),
Quarter two saw North Mike Rinke (four) and Colby
Branch manage 14 points and Schapman (two) reach the Almont’s Gabe Bourdeau fires up a shot
Almont net four, giving them scoring column. against North Branch last week.
Cardinals defeat
Madison Academy
By Kevin Kissane Madison Academy man-
35-8 with 24 minutes Tri-City Times Sports Editor age 21. That staked them
gone. to a 44-27 cushion with 24
Dryden then outscored DRYDEN — Dryden minutes elapsed.
Owen-Gage 9-2 from that registered a 53-34 triumph Dryden then outscored
point on, putting the fin- against Madison Academy Madison Academy 9-7 the
ishing touches on a 44-10 in a non-conference varsi- rest of the way, closing out
win. ty boys’ basketball match- a 53-34 win.
Hannah Peyerk paced up it hosted last Friday Jack Kaplan (20,
Dryden with a 12-point night. including a trifecta) and
performance. She was With the verdict, Nate Schenkel (11) sup-
backed by Natalie Poirier, Dryden now stands at 8-3 plied Dryden’s highest
Kelli Schenkel and Ally overall. point totals. They were
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Sobek (six points each), In Friday’s matchup, given assistance in the
Jordan Peters, Kylie Dryden charged out to a scoring department by
DeVlaminck and Paige 15-6 advantage after one Coulter Waite (nine points,
Abromaitis (four apiece) quarter was over with. featuring a trey), Ronny
along with Ella Kage The middle two quar- Hudson (eight), Mitch Gill
(two). Dryden’s Ronny Hudson looks to elude a ters saw Dryden accumu- (four) and Brendan
Dryden also received Madison Academy defender in Friday’s clash. late 29 total points and Montague (one).
seven rebounds courtesy of
Schenkel and five assists
from Kage. Almont/Dryden Alumni Classic
Dryden Legends
get 52-42 victory
By Kevin Kissane Dryden generate 12 points
Tri-City Times Sports Editor and Almont net 11. That
left Almont holding a
TRI-CITY AREA — 24-23 lead at the halftime
Dryden bested Almont’s break.
basketball team, 52-42, in When the action
the Legends contest of the resumed, Dryden struck
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Photo by Kevin Kissane
2019 Alumni Classic it with a 19-10 third quarter
hosted last Saturday night. edge. That staked them to
In Saturday’s contest, a 42-34 advantage with 24
Almont grabbed a 13-11 minutes gone.
edge after one quarter was Dryden then outscored
over with. Almont’s Ryan Wahula is pressured by
Quarter two saw Legends page 18 Dryden’s Paul Grondin at the Alumni Classic.
pounds.
Dakota Sandzik (112)
and Joe Harper (285)
added wins by void to
Imlay City’s cause.
Almont also faced
Cros-Lex that evening.
When the final scores
were tallied, Cros-Lex
posted a 54-27 win at
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Almont’s expense.
A group consisting of
Dwyer, Kruse and Battani
led Almont with victories
by pin. Dwyer needed 32
Imlay City’s Austin Torres works for a pin seconds to defeat 140- Imlay City’s Rylan Powers looks to escape the-
against Almont’s Nathan Liblong last Thursday. pound adversary Colton hold of Almont’s Landon Kruse last Thursday.
Emerick; Kruse required
Jackson (152), Thomas Hampton and Hunter 3:20 to down Jack 5-2 verdict over Connor and the latter needed 1:42
Dyer (171) and Robbie Mullins paced Imlay City Scheland at 145 pounds; Lilly at 119 pounds. to beat 285-pound weight
Battani (189) provided with triumphs by pin. and Battani took 1:08 to In the night’s other class foe Dan McKiernan.
Almont with victories by Torres needed 1:03 to conquer 189-pound rival match, Richmond posted a Hampton (135) pro-
void. defeat Nathan Liblong at Codie Zimmerman. 58-23 win against Imlay vided Imlay City with a
Landon Kruse was the 130 pounds; Hampton Jackson (152) gave City. triumph by void.
other Almont grappler took 37 seconds to turn Almont a victory by void. Torres and Harper Mullins tacked on a
who prevailed. He handed back 135-pound counter- Dempz also contribut- paced Imlay City with vic- win by technical fall to
Rylan Powers a 9-1 set- part Brock Conger; and ed a triumph to Almont’s tories by pin. The former Imlay City’s cause. He
back at 145 pounds. Mullins required 1:41 to cause, accomplishing the took 3:30 to down Austin outpointed Regan Rewalt,
Austin Torres, Wesley best Mason Smith at 160 feat on the strength of a Bergeon at 130 pounds 19-4, at 160 pounds.
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Girls’ Basketball
Imlay City turns back North Branch
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY — Imlay
City came out on top of a
51-36 verdict over host
North Branch in a Blue
Water Area Conference var-
sity girls’ basketball game
last Friday night.
With the decision, Imlay
City goes to 8-4 and 6-1.
In Friday’s game, Imlay
Almont downed by rival Cros-Lex
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT — Almont
fell behind 25-10 at the
halftime break, leading to a
51-22 loss to visiting Cros-
Lex in a Blue Water Area
Conference varsity girls’
basketball contest last
Friday night.
With the outcome,
Capac is defeated by Brown City
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
CAPAC — Capac
dropped a 51-30 road ver-
dict to Brown City in a
Greater Thumb Conference
East varsity girls’
basketball meeting last
Lady Broncos
lose to Tigers
By Alyssa Wichtner
student writer
NORTH BRANCH —
The North Branch Broncos
varsity girls’ basketball
team was defeated 48-41 by
Caro Tigers on Monday,
January 21.
The Broncos led the
first quarter, 18-13. The
Tigers stole the lead in the
second quarter, ending with
a score of 27-23.
Armada then outscored
North Branch 21-18 the rest
of the way, earning a win.
For North Branchm
Reese Ruhlman had 15
points and Autumn
Deshetsky scored 15.
North Branch ended the
week at 4-8 and 2-5 BWAC.
Athlete of the Week
Imlay City freshman
wrestling standout
Cristian Rojas went 5-0
Saturday at the Clio
Tournament.
For his effort, Rojas
shares our Boys’ Athlete
of the Week honor.
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City went up 15-10 after
one quarter was done and
widened the gap top 24-18
at the halftime break.
When play resumed,
Imlay City picked up where
it left off. Aided by an 11-8
third quarter edge, the
Spartans forged a 35-26
advantage with 24 minutes
gone.
Imlay City then out-
scored North Branch 16-10
Almont slips to 2-9 and
0-7.
In Friday’s contest,
Cros-Lex jumped out to a
15-4 advantage after one
quarter was over with.
The next eight-minute
stretch saw Cros-Lex hit
for 10 points and Almont
generate six, staking them
to a 25-10 halftime lead.
Cros-Lex then out-
Thursday night.
With the outcome,
Capac slips to 3-8 and 3-4.
In Thursday’s meeting,
Brown City opened up a
22-6 advantage after one
quarter was done and wid-
ened the gap to 31-10 at
halftime.
When play resumed,
Brown City continued to
pull away. Thanks to a
14-6 third
advantage, the Green
quarter
Devils went up 45-16 with
Sports Schedule
Boys’ Basketball
Friday, February 1
Marlette at Capac,
7:30 p.m.
Genesee at Dryden,
7:30 p.m.
Almont at Armada,
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 5
C-PS at Dryden, 7:30 p.m.
Richmond at Imlay City,
7:30 p.m.
Girls’ Basketball
Thursday, January 30
Marlette at Capac,
7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 1
Dryden sophomore
Nate Schenkel netted 11
points in his varsity bas-
ketball team’s win
Friday over Madison
Academy.
For his effort,
Schenkel shares our
Boys’ Athlete of the
Week honor.
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from that point on, good for
a 51-36 win at night’s end.
Mary Lengemann (17
points, featuring a trey) and
Kayla Louwsma (16, with
four triples) proved Imlay
City’s top offensive weap-
ons. They were backed by
Kayla Rossen (six points),
Ana Lengemann (five,
including a trifecta),
Kendall Sommer (four) and
Emma Waatti (a trey).
scored Almont 26-12 the
rest of the way, finishing
off a 51-22 victory.
Grace Johnson (11
points, including three tri-
fectas) led Almont that
evening. She was backed
by Brandi Kautz (six
points), Skylar Stryker and
Sarah Hall (two each)
along with Lizzy Brandt
(one).
24 minutes gone.
Capac then outscored
Brown City 14-6 the rest of
the way, only to drop a
51-30 verdict when the
final second ticked off the
clock.
Shelby Husovsky (10
points, including a trifecta)
led Capac that evening.
The Chiefs also received
eight points from Jona
Mullin as well as six each
courtesy of Aubree Smith
and Natalie Maday.
Genesee at Dryden, 6 p.m.
Almont at Armada, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, February 5
Peck at Almont, 6:30 p.m.
Wrestling
Wednesday, January 30
Almont at Armada,
5 p.m.
Imlay City hosts quad,
5 p.m.
Capac, Bad Axe, Brown
City at Caro, 6 p.m.
Saturday, February 2
Almont, Imlay City at
BWAC Tournament,
Cros-Lex, 9 a.m.
Capac at GTC
Tournament, Mavyille,
9:30 a.m.
Competitive Cheer
Wednesday, January 30
Almont, Imlay City at
BWAC Competition,
North Branch, 6 p.m.
Saturday, February 2
Capac at Kearsley Invite,
TBA
Imlay City at All County
Competitive Cheer
Competition, Warren Mott,
9 a.m.
Hockey
Wednesday, January 30
Alliance vs. Tri-Valley,
Polar Palace, Lapeer,
7:15 p.m.
Stats and Standings
BOYS’
BASKETBALL
STAT LEADERS
SCORING
G P Avg.
Kaplan (D) 12 228 19.5
Boers (C) 15 267 17.8
Watt (A) 11 154 14.4
Medrano (IC) 7 84 12.0
Hellmuth (C) 15 163 10.9
Wolford (IC) 8 85 10.6
Vuoristo (A) 11 113 10.3
Czape (D) 12 100 8.3
Bertram (IC) 8 66 8.3
Wilson (IC) 8 65 8.1
Schenkel (D) 12 90 7.5
Bourdeau (A) 11 66 6.0
REBOUNDING
G R Avg.
Boers (C) 15 185 12.3
Medrano (IC) 7 61 8.7
Schenkel (D) 12 77 6.4
Vuoristo (A) 11 67 6.1
Schapman (A) 11 66 6.0
STEALS
Kaplan (D)
G S Avg.
12 40 3.3
Bourdeau (A) 11 29 2.6
Hellmuth (C) 15 29 2.0
ASSISTS
Bourdeau (A)
G A Avg.
11 43 3.9
Alumni News
Photo provided
Members of the Dryden (L) and Almont (R) teams pose for a photo fol-
lowing the Rookies Game of the Alumni Classic last Saturday.
Photo provided
Members of the Dryden (L) and Almont (R) squads pose for a photo fol-
lowing the Legends Game of the Alumni Classic last Saturday.
Cards outscore Raiders in Rookies game
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
TRI-CITY AREA —
Dryden knocked off
Almont, 68-59, in the
Rookies contest of the 2019
Alumni Basketball Classic
it hosted last Saturday
night.
In Saturday’s battle,
Dryden took a 14-12 edge
after one quarter was com-
plete.
Dryden followed it up
Photo by Kevin Kissane
with an 18-13 second quar-
ter advantage, good for a
32-25 lead at the halftime
break.
When the action
resumed, Almont bounced Dryden grad John DelCampo goes up for a
back with a 19-14 third shot in the Rookies Game.
quarter edge. That trimmed
their deficit to 46-44 with John DelCampo, Max Chase Kapron, Ethan
24 minutes elapsed. Kage, Sam Peyerk, Bailey Hall, Zach Revoldt, Dante
Dryden then outscored Knuth, Justin Knox, Hunter Dudek, Tom Lulgjuraj,
Almont 22-15 the rest of Gall, Austin VanDaele, John Pewinski, James
the way, leaving the floor Austin Dunnigan and Jim Gilbert, Terry Papineau and
with a 68-59 win to their VanDaele suited up for the Wesley Hall competed for
credit. victorious Dryden side. Almont.
Legends: Chris Kent, Marcus
Leija, Zac Lemons, Paul
win possible.
Keith Schultz, Kyle
from page 17 Grondin, Allen Ledford, Schultz, Ryan Wahula,
Geary Priehs, Craig Doug Weir, Jeff Bacholzky,
Almont 10-8 the rest of the Kreger, Steve Holdwick Tom Glavich, Sam
way, preserving a 52-42 and Dave Reynolds Dworkin and Scott Riester
victory. helped make Dryden’s suited up for Almont.
Sports In Brief
The following youth Capac Junior Varsity Laskowski and Jared
sports, junior high, ninth Boys’ Basketball Fahley added 10 and eight
grade and junior varsity January 25 points, respectively, to the
recaps are provided to us Capac vs. Brown City Chiefs’ cause.
by area coaches. If your Capac-38 Brown City-34 Imlay City Junior Varsity
team’s results do not Game recap- Capac Boys’ Basketball
appear here remind your made Brown City absorb a January 24
coach to pass along the 38-34 loss in a Greater Imlay City vs. North
information by calling Thumb Conference East Branch
810-724-2615, e-mailing it boys’ junior varsity basket- Imlay City-47 North
to kkissane@pageone-inc. ball matchup last Friday. Branch-42
com or send it to us via fax Kayden Braun led
at 810-724-8552. Capac with 16 points. Ben Sports in Brief page 19
Bertram (IC)
Boers (C)
8
15
30
51
3.8
3.4
Louwsma (IC)
Johnson (A)
8
11
99
83
12.3
7.5
North Central Thumb League
Team League Overall
Bastian (C)
Schmitz (IC)
9
9
Hellmuth (C) 15 48 3.2 Kautz (A) 11 76 6.9 Dryden 6-2 9-2 Liblong (A) 8
Hudson (D) 12 34 2.8 Peters (D) 11 68 6.2 Cline (A) 8
Wilson (IC) 8 21 2.6 Schenkel (D) 11 66 6.0
WRESTLING Eagle (IC) 7
Barker (C) 15 37 2.5 Schafer (IC) 7
Asaro (A)
Vuoristo (A)
11
11
28
25
2.5
2.3
REBOUNDING LEADERS Rodriguez (C) 7
G R Avg. MOST PINS
Sawyers (C) 15 33 2.2 Sobek (D) 11 81 7.4 MOST WINS
Barker (C) 13 26 2.0 Battani (A) 26
Rossen (IC) 9 65 7.1 Battani (A) 35 Dempz (A) 23
Kautz (A) 11 67 6.1 Dempz (A) 35 Hampton (IC) 20
BOYS’ Stanton (A) 33 Sandzik (IC) 17
BASKETBALL STEALS Hampton (IC)
Dwyer (A)
32
32
Phillips (IC) 17
G S Av g . Dwyer (A) 17
TEAM STANDINGS Louwsma (IC) 8 47 5.7 Kruse (A) 31 Thorner (C) 17
Sandzik (IC) 28
Kage (D) 11 52 4.7 Kruse (A) 16
Blue Water Area Conference
Kautz (A) 11 37 3.4 Phillips (IC) 26 Harper (IC) 15
Team League Overall Finn (A) 26 Tank (C) 14
Revoldt (A) 10 23 2.3
Almont 6-3 9-4 Frangedakis (C) 23 Mullins (IC) 14
Imlay City 2-7 5-8 ASSISTS Tank (C) 22 Contreras (A) 14
G A Avg. Harper (IC) 21 A. Torres (IC) 13
Greater Thumb Conference Kage (D) 11 48 4.4 Thorner (C) 21 Stanton (A) 13
Capac 5-2 9-6 Peyerk (D) 11 27 2.5 N. Schocke (C) 21 Finn (A) 13
M. Lengemann (IC) 9 20 2.3 L. Jackson (A) 21 N. Schocke (C) 11
North Central Thumb League Peters (D) 11 24 2.2 Mullins (IC) 20 Grant (C) 10
Team League Overall Revoldt (A) 3 6 2.0 Contreras (A) 19 L. Jackson (A) 9
Dryden 4-2 8-4 A. Torres (IC) 18 Frangedakis (C) 9
Guerrero (IC) 8
GIRLS’ Rojas (IC) 17
Rojas (IC) 8
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
Guerrero (IC)
Grant (C)
13
12 Rosales (C) 7
BASKETBALL TEAM STANDINGS Smith (A)
Dyer (A)
11
11 Wrestling Team
STAT LEADERS
Standings
Blue Water Area Conference Hoffman (C) 11
Team League Overall I. Abu-Joudeh 10
SCORING Imlay City 6-1 8-4 Kulin (IC) 10 Team League Overall
G P Avg. Almont 0-7 2-9 C. Torres (IC) 10 Almont 3-3 19-11
M. Lengemann (IC) 9 116 12.9
Peyerk (D) 11 137 12.5
Greater Thumb Conference
Capac 3-4 3-8
Rosales (C)
G. Abu-Joudeh (A)
10
9
Imlay City 2-4
Capac 1-4 8-15
16-19

Boys’ Basketball
Capac turns back Brown City, 41-35
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
CAPAC — Capac
handed host Brown City
a 41-35 setback in a
Greater Thumb
Conference East varsity
boys’ basketball battle last
Yale gives Imlay City a loss, 59-45
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY —
Imlay City was handed a
59-45 setback by host Yale
in a Blue Water Area
Conference varsity boys’
basketball contest on
Tuesday, January 22.
Lonnie Wolford, of Imlay City, looks to add to
his point total in a recent game.
Sports in Brief:
from page 18
Game recap- Imlay
City beat North Branch,
47-42, in a Blue Water Area
Conference junior varsity
boys’ basketball game last
Thursday.
Wyatt Luther led Imlay
City with 12 points. The
Spartans also had Chris
Cezik (11 points), Quinn
Rossen and Josh Maday (10
each) plus Zach Dingwell
and Jacob Carroll (two
apiece) connect.
Almont Ninth Grade
Boys’ Basketball
January 22
Almont vs. North Branch
Almont-43 North
Branch-26
Game recap- Almont
handed North Branch a
43-26 setback in a Blue
Water Area Conference
ninth grade boys’ basket-
ball matchup on Tuesday,
January 22.
Dominic Ljuljdjuraj led
Almont with 18 points. He
was backed by Matthew
Pierce (15 points), Anton
Calcaterra (five), Logan
Walton and Dave Goodloe
(two each) along with Rich
Rockey (one).
Imlay City Junior Varsity
Boys’ Basketball
January 22
Imlay City vs. Yale
Yale-54 Imlay City-32
Game recap- Imlay
City dropped a 54-32 ver-
dict to Yale in a Blue Water
Area Conference junior
varsity boys’ basketball
encounter on Tuesday,
Friday night. 10 total points and Capac
With the result, Capac manage eight, leaving the
moves to 9-6 and 5-2. former up 29-24 with 24
In Friday’s battle, minutes gone.
Capac spotted Brown City Capac then outscored
a 19-16 advantage after Brown City 17-6 the
one quarter was done. rest of the way, good
The middle two quar- for a 41-35 win at
ters saw Brown City net night’s end.
With the decision, Yale When the action
goes to 10-2 and 6-2. resumed, Imlay City struck
Imlay City slips to 5-7 and with a 14-11 third quarter
2-6. edge. That trimmed their
In Tuesday’s contest, deficit to 47-28 with 24
Imlay City spotted Yale an minutes gone.
18-6 advantage after one Imlay City then put
quarter was over with and together a 17-12 fourth
trailed 36-14 at the half- quarter rally, only to drop a
time break. 59-45 verdict.
Capac rolls past
Deckerville, 51-18
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
CAPAC — Capac
rolled past visiting
Deckerville, 51-18, in a
non-league varsity boys’
basketball game
Tuesday, January 22.
With the outcome,
on
Capac moves to 8-6 overall.
In Tuesday’s game,
Capac forged an 11-2
advantage after one quarter
was done.
Capac followed it up
with a 17-9 second quarter
edge and a 15-4 third quar-
ter advantage, pushing their
Almont falls 47-45
Photo by Kevin Kissane
against Cros-Lex
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT — Almont
fell two points shy when the
final buzzer sounded, drop-
January 22. ping a 47-45 verdict to visit-
Chris Cezik paced ing Cros-Lex in a Blue
Imlay City with nine points. Water Area Conference var-
He was given assistance in sity boys’ basketball con-
the scoring department by frontation it hosted last
Zach Dingwell (eight Friday night.
points), Jager Land and With the outcome, Cros-
Quinn Rossen (four each), Lex improves to 11-2 and
Josh Maday (three) plus Joe 7-2. Almont slips to 9-4 and
Clos and Wyatt Luther (two 6-3.
apiece). In Friday’s battle,
Imlay City Eighth Grade Almont forged a 13-10 lead
Boys’ Basketball after one quarter was done.
January 19 The next two quarters
Imlay City vs. Armada
Imlay City-40 Armada-34
Imlay City falls to
Game recap- Imlay
City downed Armada,
40-34, in a Blue Water Area
Conference eighth grade
boys’ basketball battle on
North Branch, 74-60
Thursday, January 19. By Kevin Kissane
Clayton Roszczewski Tri-City Times Sports Editor
(13 points) led Imlay City.
He was backed by Brady IMLAY CITY —
Vanderploeg and Beau
Hund (nine points each),
Imlay City returned from
North Branch with a 74-60
Dorian Lewis (four), Greg loss in a Blue Water Area
Pawlaczyk (three) and Conference varsity boys’
Brennen Monville (two). basketball contest last
Imlay City Junior Varsity Friday night.
Boys’ Basketball With the outcome,
January 17 North Branch improves to
Imlay City vs. Armada 10-5 and 5-4. Imlay City
Imlay City-42 Armada-41 falls to 5-8 and 2-7.
Game recap- Imlay In Friday’s contest,
City edged Armada, 42-41, Imlay City took a 20-15
in a Blue Water Area advantage after one quarter
Conference junior varsity was complete.
boys’ basketball contest on North Branch coun-
Tuesday, January 17. tered with a 21-14 second
Quinn Rossen led Imlay quarter edge, good for a
City with 12 points. He 36-34 edge at the half.
was backed by Chris Cezik When the action
(11 points), Zach Dingwell resumed, North Branch
(nine) plus Wyatt Luther struck with an 18-14 third
and Josh Maday (five quarter edge to go up 54-48
apiece). with 24 minutes gone.
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Trevor Boers (17) and
Jakob Sawyers (10,
including a trifecta) paced
Capac with double digit
point totals. The Chiefs
also had Jordan Hellmuth
(nine points), Hank Barker
(three) and Joe Montney
(two) connect.
Parker Lewis paced
Imlay City with a nine-
point performance. The
Spartans also had Lonnie
Wolford, Riley Bertram,
Logan Wilson and Hunter
Medrano (eight points
each) plus Raymond Liu
and Mitch Allen (two
apiece) connect.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
cushion to 43-15 with 24
minutes gone.
The team then out-
scored Deckerville 8-3
from that point on, good for Dryden’s Brady Czape drives to the hoop in a
a 51-18 victory when the recent game.
clock zeroed out for the last
time.
Trevor Boers (16
points, including one tri-
Burton Bentley downs
fecta) and Jordan Hellmuth
(15, featuring a trey) proved
Capac’s toughest players to
Cardinals, 52-46
stop. They were given By Kevin Kissane saw Dryden amass 31 total
assistance in the scoring Tri-City Times Sports Editor points and Burton Bentley
department by Joe Montney generated 27. That staked
and Jakob Sawyers (seven DRYDEN — Dryden Dryden to a 40-37 edge with
points each) along with dropped a 52-46 verdict to 24 minutes gone.
Hank Barker (six). host Burton Bentley in a Burton Bentley then
non-league varsity boys’ outscored Dryden 15-6 the
basketball meeting on rest of the way, pulling out a
Tuesday, January 22. 52-46 victory.
With the outcome, Jack Kaplan (26 points,
Dryden slips to 7-4 this sea- featuring a pair of treys)
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Burton Bentley grabbed a
paced Dryden’s scoring
attack. He was backed by
Nate Schenkel (eight points),
saw Cros-Lex accumulate 10-9 edge after one quarter Brady Czape (seven),
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net 21, leaving them up The middle two quarters Mitchell Gill (two).
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stood an 11-5 fourth quarter
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at night’s end.
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including a trifecta) along
with Gabe Bourdeau and
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Wrestling

Almont places fifth at Peltier Classic

By Kevin Kissane Valley (145.5), Troy (139), 1:36 gone. 135 pounds with an 8-0
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Seaholm (115.5), Petoskey Dallas Stanton and loss to Troy’s Sam Rickman
(114.5), Bad Axe (93.5), Gavin Dempz gave Almont and Abu-Joudeh finished
ALMONT — The Port Huron High (83.5), thirds. Stanton concluded 215-pound action when he
Almont wrestling team Warren Lincoln (73.5), St. his run at 103 pounds with was pinned with 3:45
registered six placewinning Clair (73), Port Huron a 13-1 win against Troy’s elapsed by Troy’s Will
performances en route to a Northern (58), Utica Justin Surrett, while England.
fifth last Saturday at the Stevenson (56.5) and North Dempz wrapped up 119- Aiden Finn rounded

Photo by Kevin Kissane

Jim Peltier Classic in Yale. Branch (45.5). pound action when he out the list of Almont
Cros-Lex topped the Robbie Battani led pinned St. Clair’s Cam placewinners, notching a
standings with 285 points. Almont with a first. Haslem with 3:19 gone. fifth at 119 pounds. Finn
They were followed by Battani reached the 189- Mathew Dwyer and wrapped up his run when
Utica Ford (232 points), pound title clash where he Issa Abu-Joudeh provided he pinned Port Huron
Trenton (191), Yale (169), pinned Port Huron High’s Almont with fourths. Northern’s Marley Munoz Capac 125-pounder Hunter Tyson works for a
Almont (147), Chippewa Cody Borntrager with Dwyer ended his stint at with 1:51 gone. fall against Caro last week.

Bronco wrestlers Capac holds off

drop two contests Caro in close one
By Kevin Kissane 52 seconds to down 103-
By Charlise Hyde Armada. Hobbs was the one pound foe Adam Fisch;

Photo by Charlise Hyde

Tri-City Times Sports Editor
student writer who took a win for North Tyson took 1:06 to defeat
pinning his foe Sal Viviano. C A PA C — Marcus Enos at 125
NORTH BRANCH — Nellenbach and Budreau Heavyweight Jared pounds; and Thorner
North Branch took on Blue both got pinned by their Schocke required 38 sec- required 2:20 to turn back
Water Area Conference opponents after a long hard onds to stop Jerome Baker 140-pound rival Coven
wrestling rivals Algonac fight to stay alive. Selena North Branch’s Sam Budreau (L) tries to push in the final bout of the eve- Withers.
and Armada last week. It Nellenbach was back in it back his foe in a match last week. ning, lifting host Capac to a Ben Rodriguez (130)
ended with 66-12 loss to for the Broncos, she and 39-33 victory over Caro’s
Algonac 66-12 and a 42-18 Murphy both had a void over Henry Benford. Hobbs During the medal round and Bryce Tank (215) con-
wrestling team last tributed triumphs by void to
defeat to Armada. against Armada. pinned his foe Nathan Murphy took a win over
Wednesday. Capac’s cause.
The Broncos started Encouraging words Carney in 1:12. Jacob Ryan Lee by injury default.
Nellenbach had a bye the He placed third for the
Max Frangedakis, Shane Hoffman notched
things off against Algonac. came from Spencer Murphy.
Sam Budreau pinned his foe “We just have to stay first round. Broncos. Hobbs and Hunter Tyson and Hunter the other Capac win that
Zach Jankoski. Spencer positive as a team and indi- Next round Murphy and Nellenbach both took sixth. Thorner gave Capac victo- evening, prevailing by a
Murphy and Anthony Hobbs vidually keep working hard- Hobbs took down their foes Head Coach Nate Bundy ries via the pinfall route as 6-3 decision over Blair
both took a win against their er every day at practice,” he with points, Hobbs 17-1 and had a positive outlook on the well. Frangedakis needed Newton at 112 pounds.
foes with points. Murphy said. Murphy 13-12. Nellenbach meet.
blew his opponent out of the The Broncos looked for had another bye this round. “The Yale tourney was
water with a win of 7-0 over redemption at the Peltier Murphy took another awesome,” he said. “It was
Joel Derve. Hobbs slipped Classic tournament in Yale win in round three, pinning very smooth and great com-
right through his opponent’s this past Saturday, his foe in 27 seconds. petition!”
grasp and took the win 8-6 Starting off the meet Going into round four North Branch returns to
over Stephen Sear. Spencer Murphy and Hobbs and Nellenbach action this Wednesday at
Next round North Anthony Hobbs took a win. pinned their foes. Nellenbach Imlay City. The matches
Branch went straight for Murphy won by points 17-1 in 1:39, Hobbs in 1:58. start at 5:30 p.m.

Imlay City goes 3-2 at Clio Tourney

Photo by Kevin Kissane

By Kevin Kissane Tournament. lowed by a 33-32 victory Cristian Rojas (130), Wesley
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Imlay City opened their over Brighton’s ‘B’ team; a Hampton (135) and Joe
five-match sting with a 47-6 52-25 setback to Clio; a Harper (285) led Imlay City
IMLAY CITY — The win against a combined 36-24 loss to Troy Athens; with 5-0 marks that day.
Imlay City wrestling team team consisting of competi- and a 48-27 triumph against Hunter Mullins (160)
put together a 3-2 record tors from Frankenmuth and Freeland. added a 4-1 record to Imlay Capac’s Shane Hoffman (front) battles a Caro
last Saturday at the Clio New Haven. That was fol- Dakota Sandzik (112), City’s cause. foe in last Wednesday’s confrontation.

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