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143rd Volume - Issue No. 15
The intersection of M-53 and Capac Rd. (old M-21) has been described as a
race track at certain times during the day. City officials hope the lane reduc-
tion will slow traffic, while increasing safety for motorists.
Americas #1 pickle marks 75th
Entrepreneurial spirit, tenacity created Imlay Citys Vlasic brand
By Catherine Minolli
cminolli@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY Its
an all-American rags-to-
riches story. A story of
courage, tenacity, faith,
obstacles and triumph. A
proud tale of a packer of
Polish pickles who made it
big in a small town and
beyond. A story that spells
success.
Its the Vlasic Pickle
storyand the chapters
continue to expand and
grow some 75 years after
Joe Vlasic wrote the open-
ing line when World War II
threatened to quash his
dream.
Humble beginnings
Like many Eastern
European immigrants,
Frank Vlasic left his home-
land in Croatia in 1912 to
create a better life for his
family in America. A chee-
semaker by trade, Frank
pinched every penny he
earned from his $2 a day
factory job so he could
open his own creamery in
Detroit. He found some
success selling milk and
cheese.
Eventually, Frank
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Vlasic plant employees gather for photo to celebrate the companys 75th anniversary. The brands
first plant was built in Imlay City, and the manufacturing facility is still going strong.
turned the business over to
his son Joe, who added
garlic and dill spiced
Polish pickles to the mix.
When World War II
gripped the nation, Joes
pickle supply dissipated.
That didnt dissuade the
young entrepreneur, who
began to think outside the
box-or more aptly put-
inside the jar. The year was
1942, and Joe decided to
Students have Ed Tech Edge
Digital Media Arts students earn top spots in DAFT Michigan Student Film Festival
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
LAPEER COUNTY
First times the charm Edge. Lapeers Tucker
for the Lapeer County Ed
Tech Centers Digital
Media Arts program.
This was the first year In the high school TV
students in Jennie
Holladays class submitted very prestigious award.
entries to the Digital Arts,
Film and Television
(DAFT)s Michigan
Student Film Festival and
theyve nabbed four hon-
ors in this inaugural event. year. They have really
Among the win-
ners are two Imlay City
studentsCole Lietz and
Cassie Atkinson.
Lietz and Lapeers
Riley Cimini took Best in you can really see the stu-
Show for their music
video while Atkinson
received an Excellence
award for her entry in the
LAPEER
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
test the market by offering
the pickles in glass jars. He
earned an A+ on the test.
The demand for jar-packed
pickles was great-and so
was the first chapter in the
Vlasic Pickle story.
Big demand
small town
Like his own father
did, Joes son Bob joined
the family business after
the war years and became
Experimental category.
An Honors award
went to the staff of the
programs news show, the
White also earned an
Excellence award for his
short film.
production world this is a
Students from all over the
state enter this contest,
said Holladay.
I am very proud of
the students work this
stepped up their game
from their junior year. Its
been a very exciting year
in Digital Media Arts at
Lapeer Ed Tech. I think
dents passion through their
work. They really took
screen) and Tucker White were recent winners in the Michigan Student
Ed Tech page 14-A
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Road diet
for M-53?
MDOT, Imlay City officials to slim
down lanes on busy VanDyke
By Tom Wearing Youatt hopes the lane conversion,
twearing@pageone-inc.com referred to as a road diet by
MDOTofficials, will slow traffic
IMLAYCITY Following a flow and improve motorist safety
public hearing Tuesday evening, in the area.
April 4, city commissioners unani- Specifically, the change will
mously approved a resolution to result in a reduction of travel lanes
reconfigure the driving lanes along on M-53 from Old M-21 to First
Photo by Tom Wearing
M-53 south of Old M-21 to First Street to two 12-foot lanes and a
Street. center turn lane.
The lane conversion will be Youatt said the conversion
subject to a one-year trial period to could take place as early as May,
allow sufficient time to ascertain or at sometime in early summer.
its effectiveness as a traffic safety Youatt noted that the existing
measure.
Imlay City Manager Tom Road Diet page 14-A
275 regular hourly
employees, 250 seasonal
workers and 250 seasonal
new hires. There are also
50 permanent and 25 sea-
sonal salaried staff mem-
bers on the team.
All in the family
Though operations
have expanded by leaps
and bounds at Imlay Citys
Vlasic Plant, the compa-
nys foundation hasnt
really changed, says
Controller Deb Holt.
Thats part of the compa-
nys longevity and success,
Photo by Cole Leitz
she adds.
Vlasic began as a
family-owned business and
amazingly today, it
remains a family environ-
ment, Holt says.
Generations work for
the operations general tributed throughout the the company. Vlasic con-
manager. Vlasics first United States and Canada, tinues to have an environ-
plant was built in Imlay as are a variety of other ment of teamwork, innova-
City, and it has since products offered under the tion and continuous
expanded to 10 times its brand. improvement.
original size. It was obvi- And the Vlasic story Those improvements
ous the Vlasic brand pick- continues. The Imlay City include upgrades in facili-
les were a big hit. facility encompasses more ties and innovations in
From the shelves in than 457,000 square feet manufacturing processes as
Detroit area grocers, Vlasic and spans 190 acres. The well as adding new prod-
pickles soon became company employs 850 ucts and flavors as peo-
Americas number one people during its peak sea-
pickle. Theyre now dis- son. That figure includes Vlasic page 14-A
Photo by Jennie Holladay
Digital Media Arts students Riley Cimini, Cole Lietz, Cassie Atkinson (on
Film Festival.
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Thousands of
IN HOUSE Easter eggs
rain down
JEWELRY from the sky
at the begin-
REPAIR STADIUM SEATING
ning of
Gateway
Assemblys
Over 26 Years For Showtimes & Kids Easter
Experience Ticket Information Eggsploration
at the Eastern
Gem &Diamond www.ncgmovies.com Michigan State
Specialist or call Fairgrounds
last year.
Downtown Imlay City 810-667-7469
810-724-RUBY 1650 DeMille
Tues.-Fri. 10:30- 5:30 Tuesday $5.00 All Day
Sat. 10:30 - 3:00 For Most Movies

ADMISSION
PRICES
BEFORE 6PM
PG All Seats Are $6.00
Wednesday, April 12, 3:45 & 6:45pm

File photo
Thursday, April 13, 3:45pm AFTER 6PM
Friday, April 14 & Saturday, April 15, 12:45, 3:45 & 6:45pm Adults $8.00

Easter fun on tap

Easter Sunday, April 16 thru Thursday, April 20, 6:45pm
Children 12
& under
$6.00
Senior Citizens
55 and older
$6.00
PG
Students with
Friday, April 14 & Saturday, April 15, 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00pm Student ID
$7.00
Easter Sunday, April 16 thru Thursday, April 20, 7:00pm
By Tom Wearing
Join Our Email Club www.RomeoTheatre.com SAVE $$$ GET COUPONS! twearing@pageone-inc.com Candy hunts this Sat. in Almont, Imlay participation and generosi-
ty of American Tree, along
ROMEO THEATRE MOVIE HOTLINE
586-752-3455
66120 Van Dyke In the Village Shopping Center
TRI-CITY AREA
with the whole family,
youll find two of them on
Easter Candy Hunt will be
held this Saturday, April
with donors including: Joe
Breen, Almont McDonalds
If youre looking for an tap around the area. 15, starting promptly at 11 restaurant, L&L Products,
Easter activity to enjoy In Almont, the 2017 a.m. at Almont Community Meijer and Sue and Steve
Park. Francis.
For the first time, Ohlert notes that once

Hop Over Almont Lions Club mem-

bers are teaming up with
the staff of American Tree
for what is being described
the candy hunt begins, it
will likely be short-lived.
It doesnt take very
long for the kids to collect

For Great Savings

Bob Riehl Chris Byrnes
General Manager New Car Manager
as a candy bonanza for all that candy, says Ohlert.
kids. He suggests that par-
In keeping with tradi- ents arrive early to ensure
tion, Country Smokehouse their children have ample
proprietor, Steve Francis, opportunity to collect their
will be flying in the Easter share of a bountiful supply
Jeff Riehl Bunny on his helicopter. of candy-filled plastic eggs.
Managing Tom Patten
Executive Used Sales
Manager
The hunt will begin In Imlay City,
shortly after the Bunnys Gateway Assembly will
arrival, with designated again host its annual
age-based hunting areas Gateway Kids Easter
being provided. Eggsploration on Saturday,
Attendees young and April 15 from 10 a.m.-1
Tim Wilcox
old will be treated to hot p.m. at the Eastern
Commercial Truck
Manager
dogs, orange drink and hot Michigan State
Lionel Guerra beverages beneath the park Fairgrounds.
Commercial pavilion. There is no charge With the help of Imlay
2016 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT 4X4 2016 JEEP RENEGADE LATITUDE 4X4 Vehicle Sales
to attend. City Firefighters and their
EMPLOYEE SALE PRICE EMPLOYEE SALE PRICE In addition, the Lions ladder truck, some 40,000
MSRP $33,215 MSRP $28,745
Club and American Tree plastic eggs for kids to

Bob Lesko
$
27,034 $20,277 will be raffling off two
bicycles, including one
gather and trade in for
candy will rain down from
Sales
boys model and one girls high in the sky.
model. The event is free, and
FRIENDS SALE FRIENDS SALE
Ty Schmidt
Almont Lion Pat Ohlert children of all ages are
PRICE PRICE Sales acknowledges the support, welcome to attend.
$
28,186 21,271 $

Rob Piccirilli
Sales
2017 JEEP PATRIOT LATITUDE 4X4 2017 DODGE JOURNEY GT AWD
EMPLOYEE SALE PRICE $
MSRP $27,735 19,355 EMPLOYEE SALE PRICE $
MSRP $34,940 23,028
OR LEASE ONE FOR OR LEASE ONE FOR Bill Hilliard
Sales
FRIENDS & FAMILY: FRIENDS & FAMILY:
$0 DOWN $16395 PER MO $0 DOWN $13370 PER MO
$
1,999 DOWN $10244 PER MO $
1,999 DOWN $4488 PER MO
Shannon Lane
Sales
EMPLOYEE LEASING: EMPLOYEE LEASING:
$0 DOWN $13457 PER MO $0 DOWN $7954 PER MO
$
1,999 DOWN $7307 PER MO $
1,999 DOWN $ PER MO

2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT 2017 RAM 1500 SLT CREW CAB 4X4
File photo

Rachel Walls
Sales

EMPLOYEE SALE PRICE $

MSRP $32,485 22,041 EMPLOYEE SALE PRICE $
MSRP $45,410 30,206 Easter Bunny escorts
Tri-City Times
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Sales
OR LEASE ONE FOR OR LEASE ONE FOR youths across the
FRIENDS & FAMILY: FRIENDS & FAMILY:
Published weekly by Delores Z. Heim. Office:
594 N. Almont Ave. P.O. Box 278, Imlay City,
bridge at Almont
$0 DOWN $17738 PER MO $0 DOWN $9356 PER MO MI 48444. USPS No. 014440. Additional entry Community Park dur-
$
1,999 DOWN $8856 PER MO $
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Keith Semaan
Subscriptions: $30 per year Lapeer & St. Candy Hunt.
EMPLOYEE LEASING: EMPLOYEE LEASING: Sales Clair Counties; Out of Counties $32 per year,
$0 DOWN $12740 PER MO $0 DOWN $4403 PER MO Senior Citizens $27 per year In-County. Out-

e
SubscribToday!
$
1,999 DOWN $3857 PER MO $
1,999 DOWN $ PER MO of-State mailing $40 per year. Outside USA $60
Brad Curtis per year. Single Copies 50.
Sales

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Periodicals paid at Imlay City.

724-2615
Postmaster please send address changes to

EMPLOYEE SALE PRICE $

17,423 EMPLOYEE SALE PRICE $
28,621
P.O. Box 278, Imlay City, MI 48444.

MSRP $27,185 MSRP $37,585

OR LEASE ONE FOR OR LEASE ONE FOR Meredith Dubbs

Accepting
Sales Garbage, Debris,
FRIENDS & FAMILY: FRIENDS & FAMILY:
Reed Gordon Scrap metal,
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Battery, Freon
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2017 CHRYSLER 300S AWD 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE FWD Shane Burrough
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18,155
Sales
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4 Automotive
OR LEASE ONE FOR OR LEASE ONE FOR Tires Free

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Pictures may not reflect actual vehicle. Chrysler Employee and Friends/Family public prices stated. Sale Price includes all available factory incentives, does NOT include special offers (TDM) from the factory that are available to a select group of Imlay Township
qualified people and does NOT include military rebate. Sale and lease payments include loyalty & pull ahead factory incentives. Not everyone qualifies. Payments are based on the sale price, A+ or Tier 1 credit rating. Buy payments and sale prices
are plus tax, title, plate, and destination. * Zero down lease payments are plus tax, title, plate, destination, and requires security deposit waiver and must qualify for S/A Tier 1 credit. Lease payments are based on 10,000 miles per year for 24, 36,
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Residency
could go longer. Call or come into our Lapeer location. Availability is limited.
Required

1515 Lapeer Rd. To assist in maintaining the cleanliness of Imlay Township, to

advocate positive environmental practices, and to aid in blight LOCATION:

(M-24) at I-69, Lapeer prevention, Imlay Township residents are encouraged to join in on
a community clean-up/dumpster day. Imlay Township

888-518-1442
682 N Fairgrounds Rd
Dumpsters will be available for garbage and debris.

888-608-1507
Imlay City, MI 48444
Hazardous materials such as batteries, paint, and freon appliances
www.imlaytownship.org
will be disposed of properly.
810-724-8835

www.jimriehl.com Get Approved NOW! www.wepreapprove.com

Scrap metal and tires will also be accepted.
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FFA students going strong

Participants from Almont, Imlay, Capac & Dryden earn awards
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
TRI-CITY AREA
Local FFA members walked
away from last months
89th annual state conven-
tion in East Lansing with
armfuls of awards and rec-
ognition.
pack. Turrell had the honor
of being elected Region IV
State Vice President and
nabbing a $3,900 scholar-
ship to Michigan State
University for her Silver
Award. She also took home
a State FFA Degree, the
highest award a senior FFA
earned a State Ag Education
scholarship and State FFA
Degree.
Other local students
earning State FFA Degrees
were Drydens Nathan
Allor and Abigail Koning
and Almonts Alyssa Gibbs,
Dillon Kruse and Lorna
Almonts Ashley Gibbs,
Jennifer Gibbs and Rachel
Phillips; Drydens Kayleigh
Hudson and Imlay Citys
Keegan Houghten, Paris
Houghten, Hailey
Moenaert, Camilla Salyer
and Kayla Workman.
Fricko, Turrell, Ashley

In the Lapeer County
FFA Chapter, two Imlay
City studentsMadison
Fricko and Channon
Turrellstood out from the
member can achieve.
Fricko earned a Silver
Award in the Job Interview
category, along with a State
FFA Degree.
Almonts Ashley Gibbs
Schluessler.
Outstanding Junior
Awards, the highest award
a junior FFA member can
receive based on academ-
ics, were bestowed on
Gibbs and Jennifer Gibbs
also received Academic
Excellence Awards.
The Capac FFA Chapter
was recognized on stage for
their Junior High FFA
Photo provided
Imlay Citys Madison Fricko receives her Silver
Award during the FFA State Convention.
Poultry Contest Winner.
Ron Sarka earned an
Outstanding Junior Award
and went on to be elected
Region IV State Secretary.
Additionally, Fisher
Maul received an Academic
Excellence Award; Austin
Lowien participated in the
Arthur Berkey Science Fair
and the chapter was recog-
nized for participating in the
Tons of Tabs drive.
Students from both chap-
ters took part in various fine
art performances too, taking
the stage with the FFA Band,
Choir and presenting indi-
vidual performances too.
Recently, the Capac FFA
Horse Judging Team was
declared state runner-up with
Dakota Killingbeck finishing
third place in the state,

Photo provided
Breanna Ngow taking sixth,
Ron Sarka finishing in 24th
place and Mckenzie
Nearly the entire Capac Chapter poses for a photo on the Michigan State University campus during last months state con- Hofmann taking 55th in the
vention. state.

Lakestone to host Shred Day

LAPEER Lakestone
Bank & Trust (Lakestone)
will host its first Free
Community Shred Day of
2017 on Sat., April 15, at
the Main Office location in
downtown Lapeer.
Two Xtreme Shreds,
LLC shredding trucks will
be onsite at the Lakestone
Main Office from 9 a.m.-
noon, or until the trucks are
full, for people to drop off
their shredding. Paperwork
is deposited into a special
bin. Once the bin is full, it
is lifted and the contents
are dropped into the mobile
shredding truck. Each 96
gallon bin of paper takes
less than three minutes to
shred.
It is not necessary to
remove staples, paper clips
or bindingsthe truck will
shred through them. Items
that should not be included
are: compact discs, floppy
disks, magazines or news-
papers. Please limit paper-
work to be shredded to 10
bankers boxes to help
ensure everyone can take
part in this service. This
event is open to the entire
community. You do not
need to be a Lakestone
Bank & Trust customer to
participate.
This is the 12th con-
secutive year the Bank has
Noffert
Dental
hosted Free Community
Shred Days. There will be
2034 S. ALMONT AVE
three more Shred Days in IMLAY CITY
2017: on Saturday, May 20,
shredding will be accepted
at the Capac office; on
August 19, shredding will
REFER YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
be accepted at the Imlay for a chance to win a Bar-B-Que Grill & Accessories
City office (on M-53); and
on Saturday, October 14, WE HAVE GREAT PRIZES FOR CHILDREN WHO
shredding will be accepted ARE SCHEDULED FOR THIS MONTH TOO.
at the Armada office. All
shred days run from 9 a.m.-
noon or until the trucks are
(810) 683-5516
full. More information is
available online at Call us today to get more information or
LAKESTONEBank.com. to reserve your own appointment time!

Little Miss Blueberry IMLAY

IMLAY CITY
CITY IMLAY
IMLAY CITY
CITY
sign-up is April 17th
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
High School.
Each of the girls will
PRESCHOOL
PRESCHOOL PREESCOLAR
PREESCOLAR
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION REGISTRO
REGISTRO
participate in a program
IMLAYCITY that features singing, danc-
Registration Day for par- ing and charming the judg-
ents wishng to sign up their es. This years theme is
daughters for the 2017 Island Dreams.
Little Miss Blueberry All Little Miss Thursday,
Thursday, April April 20, 2017
20, 2017 Jueves,
Jueves, 20 de20Abril
de Abril de 2017
de 2017
Pageant is rapidly Blueberry contestants will
approaching. be asked to perform on 9am-12pm
9am-12pm & 3pm-7pm
& 3pm-7pm 9am-12pm
9am-12pm & 3pm-7pm
& 3pm-7pm
Imlay City Chamber of opening day of the 2017
Commerce Director Wendy Blueberry Festival, Friday,
Muehleisen said participat-
ing girls and a parent or
July 21.
As has been the tradi- Weston
Weston Elementary
Elementary SchoolSchool Weston
Weston Elementary
Elementary SchoolSchool
guardian must register on
Monday, April 17, from
tion, the newly-crowned
Little Miss Blueberry will in theingymnasium
the gymnasium en el en el gimnasio
gimnasio
6-7 p.m. at the Imlay City ride in the 2017 Blueberry
ALL PROGRAMS
ALL PROGRAMS service
service Imlay Imlay
City and surrounding areas. areas.
City and surrounding TODOS LOSTODOS LOS PROGRAMAS
PROGRAMAS servicio
servicio Imlay City yImlay City y alrededores.
alrededores.
offices. Festival Parade scheduled
Muehleisen says eligi- for Saturday, July 22.
bility is limited to girls Muehleisen says vol-

FREE PRESCHOOL!*
ages 5-10 who live in the unteers and sponsors are
Imlay City School District
or attend Imlay City
Schools.
still needed to help out with
the event.
For questions or more
FREE PRESCHOOL!* PREESCOLAR
PREESCOLAR GRATIS!*
GRATIS!*
This years Little Miss information, call the Imlay
Blueberry Pageant will
take place Saturday, May
City Area Chamber of
Commerce office at the MUSTMUST BRING
BRING Ages 3Ages
and 3up!
and up! DEBEDEBE TRAER Las edades
TRAER Las edades
de 3 yde 3 y mas!
mas!
13 at 5 p.m. at Imlay City city hall at 810-724-1361. Original
Original Birth Birth Certificado
Certificado de de
Certificate
Certificate nacimiento
nacimiento originaloriginal LIBRE de LIBRE de desayuno,
desayuno, almuerzo almuerzo
Wake Up with Almont FREE FREE Breakfast,
Breakfast, Los registros
Los registros de de y merienda
y merienda PM PM
Immunization
Immunization
Lunch,Lunch, & PM Snack
& PM Snack vacunas vacunas
ALMONT Wake Up with Almont tomorrow RecordsRecords
Declaracin
Declaracin de de 1/2 da1/2 dacompleto
y da y da completo
morning, Thurs., April 13 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the 2016 Federal
2016 Federal
Tax Tax programas disponibles
Lions Hall, 222 Water Street. The Almont Area 1/2 Day & Full Day
for Income 1/2 Day & Full Day
impuestos
impuestos federales federales programas disponibles
Chamber of Commerce is hosting a program regard- ReturnReturn
for Income
ing developing a future workforce by partnering with Programs
Programs AvailableAvailable 2016 para
2016verificacin
para verificacin
Verification
Verification de ingresos
de ingresos * Con ingresos
* Con ingresos de calificacin
de calificacin
area schools and the Lapeer County Ed Tech Center.
Learn about the opportunities and benefits of worked- Twoproofs
Two proofs
of of *With Qualifying *With Qualifying
Income Income
and/or and/or Doscomprobantes
Dos comprobantes de de y/o factores
y/o factores de riesgo,
de riesgo,
based education and business partnership programs. incluyendo
incluyendo a nios con
a nios con
Special guest speakers include Bob ODell, coordina-
Residency
Residency (utility bill
(utility bill Risk Factors,
Risk Factors, includingincluding
childrenchildren residencia
residencia (factura de(factura de discapacidades
discapacidades
tor of transition and career services at the Lapeer and drivers
and drivers license)license) with disabilities
with disabilities servicios yservicios y licencia
licencia de de conducir)
conducir)
County Intermediate School District (LCISD);
Theresa Frakes, compliance monitor/behavior spe-
cialist at LCISD; Casey Rich, coordinator of special Questions???
Questions??? Perguntas???
Perguntas???
education at LCISD and Kelly Myers, itinerant-teach-
er consultant for autism at LCISD. There is no charge
to attend; light refreshments will be served.
(810)721-9453
(810)721-9453 or (810)245-3934
or (810)245-3934 (810)721-9453
(810)721-9453 or (810)245-3934
or (810)245-3934
Page 4-A-TRI-CITY TIMES-APRIL 12, 2017

Friends, family rally for local ALS victim

Fundraiser for Pete Pytleski
to be held Sunday, May 7
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
TRI-CITYAREA ing, says Beth. He spent
Unlike cancer and heart
disease, ALSoften
referred to as Lou Gehrigs
Diseasecan seem an
unlikely and distant threat
to ones health.
But for those who
either themselves or a
loved one have been diag-
nosed with the disease,
ALScan feel like a long,
drawn-out and nearly cer-
tain death sentence.
For Capac resident
Beth Klein, whose eldest
brother Peter Pete eases before being official-
Pytleski was diagnosed
with ALS in late February,
the world has suddenly
turned upside down.
Not just her world, but
that of Petes wife,
Michelle, his five children,
Danielle, P.J., Jonathan,
Michael and Christina; two
and-a-half ago.
Pete was always
strong and very hard-work-
more than 40 years as an
amazing craftsman, work-
ing as a carpenter with the
family business, Pytleski
Brothers Building.
His first symptoms
were slurred speech, Beth
recalls, which progressed
to dexterity problems and
now, to the point where he
has difficulty speaking and
can no longer work.
Beth notes that Pete
underwent months of test-
ing to rule out other dis-
ly diagnosed with ALS by
Dr. Daniel Newman, a
neurologist at Henry Ford
Hospital.
While there is no
known cure for ALS, Beth
and other family members
remain optimistic and

Photo provided
hopeful for a best-possible
grandchildren, Payton and outcome.
Caiden; his siblings, Beth, In addition to tradition-
Donna Simpson, Mark, al treatments to extend his
Paul, Matt and John Pete Pytleski is surrounded by family members, (front) grandkids Payton, Sway and Caiden;
life, Pete is also consider-
Pytleski; and countless (middle) Danielle, Kendra, wife Michelle, Pete, Christina, Brittany, (back) Ryan, PJ, Jonathan, Jade
ing more holistic
other family members and and Michael.
approaches to managing
close friends. Hammering ALS page
the disease. North Van Dyke. Peter or our family, or describe the horror of ALS.
Pete was raised in has been established for
Meanwhile, he and The benefit dinner will would just like to help out, Its hard to talk about
Almont, where he and people wanting to make
Michelle are struggling include 50/50 raffles and to please consider making it, to think about it, and to
Michelle would start to donations.
financially and emotionally chances to win what Beth a donation. imagine Pete and his fami-
raise their own family, In addition, Petes fam- describes as a few big
as they try to adjust to Its our familys hope lys future. So I pray.
before moving the clan to ily and friends are plan-
their new reality. ticket items. and prayer that we, along Our family prays
Imlay City about 20 years ning a Spaghetti Dinner/
Fundraisers on tap We are in need of with the rest of the family unceasingly for hope, per-
ago. Silent Auction to benefit
In an effort to assist gifts, large and small, to and friends, can help ease severance, slow progres-
Beth refers to Pete as the family on Sunday, May auction off on May 7,
Pete and his family, a this very heavy burden, sion, a cure, a miracle,
having been a picture of 7, from 1-5 p.m. at the
GoFundMe account says Beth. We humbly says Beth. There are no says Beth. Iknow that
health, until about a year- Imlay City K of C Hall on
Petes PYT Crew; ask anyone who knows words to adequately Pete knows that God can
do anything. For him,
thats a win, win situation.
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or Kim Pytleski at 810-
499-2451.
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Luncheon link ups

Manufacturers, city officials take part in networking event
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAYCITY
Representatives from sev-
eral local industries were
in attendance for
Thursdays (April 6)
Manufacturers Luncheon
at the Mulefoot Gastropub.
Sponsored by the
Imlay City Downtown
Development Authoritys
(DDA) SEED Group and
Chamber of Commerce,
3-Dimensional Services
and Imlay City Molded
Products.
After welcoming the provided an opportunity
20-plus guests, Walker
talked about some of the
ways ImlayCity is pro-
moting its business com-
munity while working to
cultivate an environment
that is conducive to contin-
ued economic growth.
Walker then introduced
luncheon speakers, Lapeer
Development Corp. (LDC)
about the states Hire a
Vet program.
Walker said the event
for like-minded individu-
als to network, socialize
and enjoy a delicious meal
prepared by Chef Michael
Romine and his Mulefoot
staff.
Our local manufactur-
ers are key to the economic
stability of our communi-
ty, said Walker. The lun-
cheon is a great way to

Photo by Tom Wearing

attendees were presented Director Patricia Lucas
information about various and Alyssa Tracey,
economic resources and Business Development
programs available to Manager for the Michigan
them. Economic Development
In addition to Corporation (MEDC).
DDADirector Dana The women discussed
Walker, other city officials their respective websites
in attendance included: and informational resourc-
Imlay City Manager Tom es including loan and
Youatt, Mayor Walt Bargen financing opportunities,
and Chamber of Commerce prospecting for qualified
Director Wendy employees, job training,
Muehleisen. streamlining application
Businesses represented processes, accessing
at the luncheon included: experts in technology and
Pinnacle Foods, Champion environmental matters,
Bus, Scotts/Hyponex, connecting with Michigan
Vintech Industries, suppliers, and information
provide information to our
manufacturers about city,
county and state initiatives,
while listening to concerns
they might have.
It is also a unique Patricia Lucas of the Lapeer Development Corporation discusses eco-
opportunity for the busi- nomic growth in Imlay City.
ness representatives to
share ideas and learn from
each other.
For more information
about the DDA or business
opportunities in Imlay
City, call Walker at the
Imlay City Hall at 810-
724-2135. Or contact
Wendy Muehleisen at the
Chamber office at 810-
724-1361.

Conservation districts merge

ST. CLAIR COUNTY
The Michigan
Department of Agriculture
and Rural Development
(MDARD) announced the
formation of the Sanilac-St.
Clair Conservation District.
Residents in these two
counties can now receive
services at the districts
office located at 50 East
Miller Road, Sandusky,
Michigan 48471.
There are 76 conserva-
tion districts located
throughout Michigan.
Michigans conservation
districts are the local pro-
viders of natural resource
management services that
help our citizens conserve
their lands and our environ-
ment for a cleaner, healthi-
er, economically stronger
Michigan. As local, special
purpose units of govern-
ment, each conservation
district is governed by a
locally-elected, five-mem-
ber board of directors.
For more information
about conservation dis- Located in the Beaumont Medical Building
tricts, visit www.macd.org.

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Page 6-A-TRI-CITY TIMES-APRIL 12, 2017

Police and fire briefs

Editors note: The fol-
lowing is a compilation of
activity and reports from
area police and fire depart-
ments.
Fatal accident on
Capac Road
ARMADA TWP.
According to media reports,
a fatal accident occurred
Friday around 7 p.m. on
Capac Road, near Pratt.
Media outlets cite the
Michigan State Police as say-
ing James Frankina died after
his SUV was struck by
another SUV that crossed the
center line.
The at-fault driver was
treated for injuries and it
appears alcohol was a factor
in the crash.
Michigan State Police
could not be reached for
additional comment by press
time.

Mom2Mom sale planned

IMLAY CITY Vendor tables are available to
rent at Gateway Churchs upcoming Mom2Mom Sale.
Anyone looking to sell new and gently used clothing
and gear can rent a table for $20 for the May 6 event.
Hours for the sale are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with an

Photo by Kristal White

early bird entry at 8:30 a.m.
For more information, call (810) 724-8110 or
email mschroeder@gwafamily.com.

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New manager at Farmers Market

Imlay DDA welcomes Sarah Graver
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAYCITY The
Imlay City Farmers Market
will have a new market
manager when it reopens
for the season on Thursday,
May 4.
ImlayCity resident
Sarah Graver officially
assumed her duties last
Graver, we will be work-
ing with The Mulefoot res-
taurant to coordinate cook-
ing demonstrations using
market produce.
The third Saturday of
each month (except June),
we will offer music at the
market from 10 a.m.- noon.
Graver, who attended
Imlay City Schools through
the seventh grade, moved
Graver says she is
enthusiastic about the
opportunity to coordinate
the 2017 Imlay City
Farmers Market.
My aunt and uncle
owned the Stony Creek
Apple Orchard in Romeo,
Graver says. So I have
first-hand knowledge of
produce and providing cus-
tomer service.
While I was with
MSUExtension, our focus
ships with regular vendors.
We are looking for-
ward to a great season with
many returning vendors,
says Graver. Were always
looking to add other busi-
nesses to the market.
Our vendor fees are
very affordable, Graver
notes. I plan to be be
reaching out to bring in
new vendors.
She says market space
is available at a daily rate

Photo by Tom Wearing

Monday, April 3, setting a
fresh tone for the down-
town market at the corner
of Main and Fourth streets.
Open on Saturdays
Graver says this years
market is expanding to two
days: including Thursdays
from 1-6 p.m. and Saturdays
from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
On Saturday, May 6,
kids will be invited to plant
a seed and learn about
growing their own fruits
and vegetables.
On the second
Saturday (May 13), says
to Romeo with her family
and graduated from Romeo
High School in 2001.
She earned associate
degrees in Art and Social
Work at Mott Community
College, before acquiring a
bachelors degree in Public
Health from U-M Flint.
Graver took a position
as a nutritionist with the
MSUExtension Service for
three years and most recent-
ly was employed by Troy-
based Molina Health Care
as a representative for
Genesee County.
was on buying local, she
recalls. As a result, I was
able to get to know our
local farmers and to better
understand their wants and
needs.
Her familiarity with
local fruit and vegetable
producers and their prod-
ucts should be an advanta-
geous to Graver and 2017
vendors.
Affordable vendor fees
She plans to devote a
portion of her time to
recruiting new vendors,
while reinforcing relation-
$10; or $90 for seasonal
rates for either Thursdays
or Saturdays.
The seasonal rate rises
to $120 for vendors wish-
ing to participate on both
Thursdays and Saturdays.
Graver is enthusiastic
about the addition of a
Saturday market,
I think the hours (9-1)
will be perfect for people
who have to work on
Thursdays, she says.
Theyre early enough that
people will still have the
rest of the day to enjoy their
weekend.
Imlay City Farmers Market Manager Sarah
Graver is feeling right at home in the DDA
offices at City Hall.
ends. for the kids, Graver said.
Graver says she is cur- Ihave two young children
rently planning various in Imlay City Schools, so I
theme days at the market, have a sense of what
with an emphasis on pro- appeals to kids and to their
viding fun-filled activities parents.
for children, their parents
For more information
and grandparents. about the Imlay City

State to assist in oversight

At the same time the On the first Saturday Farmers Market, call or
market will be more avail- of the month, the market leave a message for Sarah
able to kids on the week- will host special activities Graver at 810-724-2135.

of Country Smoke House build COMMUNITY WIDE

GARAGE SALE MANIA

providing necessary draw-
Project includes creation of meat ings on two outstanding
processing facility at M-53 location issues through Almonts
Building Department.
By Maria Brown of effort to retain what we In other meeting busi-
mbrown@pageone-inc.com have here, Groesbeck ness:
noted. the board appointed
ALMONT TWP. He was supervisor at Andrea Bara to a three-year

On Monday, the township
board voted 6 to 1 to allow
the Michigan Bureau of
Construction Codes to
assist in the inspection and
oversight of Country
Smoke Houses new expan-
sion project. Business
owner Steve Francis made
the request and board mem-
bers, except for trustee
Gary Groesbeck, were in
favor.
Francis said he plans to
move forward with the next
phases of his construction
project which include the
creation of a meat process-
ing facility at his current
location on M-53. Francis
said creating the processing
facility will allow him to
sell products at the whole-
sale level and could create
more than 20 new jobs.
Groesbeck said he wor-
ried that the township could
set a precedent by allowing
state officials to oversee the
work and noted that just a
few years ago, the township
was fighting to keep local
the time when, in 2007, the
the state revoked Almonts
authority to maintain a
building codes department
after residents leveled com-
plaints. The township, per
an agreement with the state,
reorganized the department,
reconciled dozens of open
permits still on the books,
developed new policies and
created a construction
board of appeals. The town-
ship regained its authority
in 2009.
Current Supervisor
Paul Bowman said state
officials assured him that
allowing state inspectors to
oversee the project would
not bring up issues from the
past.
Trustee Kim Streeter
said that due to the scope of
the project and relative
uniqueness of the food pro-
cessing facility, she felt the
request was a logical one.
Almont Twp. Building
Inspector Joe Israel said he
had the same expertise as
state inspectors.
IMLAY CITY
term as the Zoning Board
of Appeals alternate posi-
tion.
members approved
spending $35,070 to pur-
chase and apply 3,000 tons
of gravel on Bishop Road.
the board approved a
resolution allowing the
road commission to apply
on their behalf for bridge
preventative maintenance
program grant funds from
the state to replace the Muir
Road structure over the
Weston Drain.
the township and vil-
lage will host a special joint
meeting on April 24 at 7:30
p.m. to discuss their plans
for a proposed renovation
of the office building the THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY
MAY 4TH, 5TH, 6TH 2017
two entities share.
Fire Chief Don Smith
reported that the townships
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Office) rating was upgrad- Please register at either Lakestone Bank location (downtown or in front of Kroger)
ed from 5-8B to 5-5Y fol- Sponsored by: Imlay City Rotary Club and Co-Sponsored by: Lapeer County Bank & Trust.
lowing the recent assess-
ment of the fire department
and community.
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We went through a lot on Country Smoke House

Be alert for voluntary

cleanup crews in area
TRI-CITY AREA
Highway roadsides across
lower Michigan get their
first cleanup of the year
beginning Saturday.
Volunteers in the Michigan
Department of
Transportation (MDOT)
Adopt-A-Highway (AAH)
program will pick up litter
from April 15 to 23.
Adopt-A-Highway
within a highway right of
way. MDOT provides free Life Home Car Business
vests and trash bags, and
arranges to haul away the CHRIS S. WAGNER
trash.
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800-865-6981
The AAH enters its
27th year in 2017 with
more than a quarter centu-
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groups currently active in
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volunteers take great pride
in keeping Michigan road-
sides clean, said State
Transportation Director
Kirk T. Steudle.
We have tremendous
appreciation for their hard
work. Please be alert and
drive with caution when
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collected more than 2 mil-
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lion bags of litter from the
states roadsides since
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you see the crews picking
up.
Volunteers pick up lit-
ter three times each year.
Statewide, there will be a
summer pickup from July
15 to 23 and a fall pickup
from Sept. 23 to Oct. 1.
Dedicated AAH volun-
teers collected about
65,000 bags of trash last
year, an estimated $5 mil-
lion value for the state.
Volunteers wear high-visi-
bility, yellow-green safety
vests required by federal
regulations when working
810-724-9000
es, and families. Crew
members have to be at least
12 years old and each
group must number at least NO COUPON NECESSARY! CALL AHEAD! PICK-UP WINDOW!
three people.
Sections of highway are
still available for adoption.
Groups are asked to adopt a
section for at least two years.
Adopt-A-Highway signs LAWN MOWING WEED WHIPPING
bearing a groups name are
posted along the stretch of
TREE TRIMMING HEDGE TRIMMING
adopted highway. There is SNOW PLOWING
no fee to participate.
For more information,
go to www.michigan.gov/
adoptahighway.
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Letters from our readers...

Those who created the problem have no room to whine
When Supreme Court
Justice Antonin Scalia died
over a year ago, it left a
vacancy on the Supreme
Court. President Obama
did as the Constitution
states, and nominated
someone to replace Scalia.
Obama could have
picked a partisan figure,
but this was No-Drama
Obama. He picked a guy
everyone could like or hate
a little, one who could
accurately be called a mod-
erate.
Now it was the Senates
turn, to confirm or deny
this candidate.
In charge of setting this
up is Mitch McConnell.
Despite the fact that Obama
had 11 months left on his
term, McConnell said it
would not be legitimate for
Obama to nominate and
that the next president
should get the pick.
Not legitimate? A pres-
ident easily elected twice
who was enjoying a 60%
-plus approval rating?
There is nothing in the
Constitution that puts a
timeline on a confirmation,
so McConnells decision
stuck. The Supreme Court
hobbles along, one person
short.
The job of appointing a
new justice fell to constant-
drama Trump, who picked
someone certain to be con-
troversial, Neil Gorsuch.
The most important
thing to note about Gorsuch
is that in cases where the
big and powerful were pit-
ted against a voiceless
common man, he always
ruled for the big and pow-
erful.
The Democrats have
said nono to Gorsuchs
stands, no to Trump getting
to nominate someone at
all.
The simple summary
of what can happen next is
that the Republicans chose
to change a long-standing
rule one that encourages
Senators to work with each
other and compromise
and shove Gorsuch into the
Supreme Court.
Still, you will hear
plenty of whining from
Mitch McConnell that the
Democrats did not play
fair.
When you cause the
problem, you have no right
to whine. McConnell has
no one to blame but him-
self.
Carolyn Medland
Lapeer Twp.

Dont miss the 2017 Sturgeon Festival

Our Opinion Friends of the St. Clair
is sponsoring the 5th annu-
al Blue Water Sturgeon
Strong farming tradition Festival on Saturday, June
3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
source of community pride the Vantage Point Maritime
With The Sturgeon 5K.
The Huron Lady
Sturgeon Cruise tickets
went on sale April 1st at
www.huronlady.com.Three
cruise times are available at
Blue Water Area supports
the largest population of
threatened lake sturgeon
anywhere in the Great
Lakes.
All St. Clair County
resource agencies, govern-
ment, businesses and
anglers in order to highlight
the ecosystem approach to
managing fish and wildlife
in the St. Clair River and to

A
Center in Port Huron.
s writer Doug Hunter so eloquently Parking and admission are
put it in a letter to the editor a cou- free.
ple of weeks ago, the farming tradi- This family-friendly
event is centered on provid-
tion is not only a part of our landscape and ing close encounters with
economy, it is a source of pride for the lake sturgeon, the Giants
entire Tri-City area and beyond. of the Great Lakes by fea-
turing Huron Lady Sturgeon
Twice in recent weeks area farmers Cruises and indoor and out-
pooled their hard-earned resources to door exhibits. Other fea-
donate hay, fencing, and other much need- tured activities include a
sturgeon touch tank, drop
ed supplies to ranchers and farmers in the in workshops, sturgeon
Plains, who suffered devastating loss of chalk muralist and a Run
livestock and pasture areas in the wake of
massive wildfires. Organized by the good
folks at Helena Chemical Company
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
This April is Alcohol
Imlay City Operations Manager Eddie Awareness Month. Founded
Fahley and Lapeers Matt Schaller, the last and sponsored by the
convoy made a whirlwind trip to Kansas to National Council on
Alcoholism and Drug
spread some relief there. They brought Dependence, Inc.
with them several truckloads of supplies, (NCADD) since 1987, this
all donated by area farmers who were more years theme is: Connecting awareness and recovery
than willing to support their fellow farm- the Dots: Opportunities for
Recovery.
ers, regardless of where they live. This is No other substance is
the American spirit personified, and it is more widely used and
yet another testament to the importance of abused by Americas youth
farmers in our society, and what an integral
part they play in our everyday lives. We
rely on them for the very sustenance of
life, and regardless of the economic, politi-
Lincoln Day Dinner draws a big crowd
Editors note: The fol-
cal or nature-related conditions, they lowing guest column was
always deliver. submitted by Harry D.
It also appears our area farmers have Akers of Dryden. Akers
serves on the
been outstanding mentors in the communi- Communications
ty. Between taking the time to meet with Committee of the Lapeer
veterans to share their experiences regard- County Republican Party.
Visit www.lapeergop.com
ing the business end of farming and young for more information.
Future Farmers of America (FFA) members
earning numerous awards at the 89th annu- T he Lapeer County
Republican Party
proudly held their annual
al FFA State Convention, there is no ques- Lincoln Day Dinner on
tion that the areas farming tradition will Saturday, March 25 at the
remain a strong part of our landscape and Lapeer Country Club.
Even though this is not
economy, and a great source of pride for an election year, it was the
the community. Well done, farmers, and most attended event in
thank you! memory, with many digni-
taries present. This made
10 a.m, 11:30 a.m., and
1:30 p.m. Ticket price is
$25 per person.
During the Huron Lady
Sturgeon Cruise, guests
watch lake sturgeon swim-
ming on the bottom of the
St. Clair River via live
video by Gregory A.D div-
ers. Big screen televisions
allow guests a view of the
bottom of the river. The
1-hour cruise features nar-
ration from fisheries biolo-
gists and researchers. The
than alcohol, making alco-
holism and alcohol-related
problems the number one
public health problem in
the United States.
It is important to con-
nect the dots that lead to
develop the communication
from underage alcohol and
drug use. Fostering healthy
and responsible attitudes,
talking openly and honest-
ly, encouraging supportive
the VIP pre-dinner party
very exciting with plenty
of time to mingle with our
government leaders.
The event was co-host-
ed by Christina Russell
(vice-chair of the Lapeer
County Republican Party
and chair of the Lincoln
Day Dinner Committee)
and Walter Bargen, (mayor
of Imlay City and chair of
the Lapeer County
Republican Party).
The festivities opened
with Emily Barber singing
the National Anthem,
Lapeer County
Commissioner Gary Roy
leading the Pledge of
Allegiance, and Pastor Ron
fifth grade students are eli-
gible to participate in the
Sturgeon Art Contest for
participation on a Huron
Lady Sturgeon Cruise just
for fifth graders on Friday,
June 2. During the student
cruise, scientists teach stu-
dents about lake sturgeon
habitat and sturgeon tag-
ging in Lake Huron. Art
entries are due May 1.
The Blue Water
Sturgeon Festival is a part-
nership between natural
relationships, and showing
children that their opinions
and decisions matter, are
all ways to help prevent
the use of alcohol and
drugs.
It can be challenging to
Sincerely,
skills needed to talk with
your children about drink-
ing and drugs, but it will be
well worth the effort you
put into it, as you get to
Hutchinson from First
Methodist Church in North
Branch giving the invoca-
tion.
The keynote speaker
was Congressman Paul
Mitchell, who gave a tre-
mendously well-received,
straight-from-the-heart
informative address.
Additional dignitaries
and speakers were
Michigan Senate President
Pro Tempore Tonya
Schuitmaker, Senator Mike
Green, Michigan Speaker
of the House Tom
Leonard, State Rep. Gary
Howell and many county
and township elected offi-
cials. Everyone was well
increase interest in restor-
ing lake sturgeon popula-
tions.
For festival informa-
tion, visit www.
SturgeonFestival.com. For
more information, contact
the St. Clair County Health
Department at (810) 987-
5306 or sturgeonfestival@
stclaircounty.org.
Sheri Faust
St. Clair County
Health Dept.
Port Huron
know your children a little
better and help them build
the coping skills they need
to handle the anger, stress,
peer pressure, loneliness
and disappointment that are
part of being an adolescent.
Rebecca Jadwin,
Prevention Specialist
Genesee County
Prevention Coalition
Flint
Imlay City Mayor Walt
Bargen, co-host of the
Lincoln Day Dinner.
informed by the leaders of
government.
Past State Rep. and

Gift challenge brings many rewards Senate candidate Kevin

M aking my way
through the 29 Gifts
book by Cami Walker, I
realize theres more to giv-
ing 29 gifts in 29 days than
meets the eye.
Its not about simply
giving stuff awaywheth-
er its a tangible object or
the gift of time. Its about
giving with intention and
mindfulness, and then writ-
ing about the experience
and feedback in a journal.
Intention. Mindfulness.
Writing. Themes that are
interlaced into the fabric of
my life thanks to the guid-
ance of the sage souls
whove blessed me with
their wisdom along the
way.
So Im determined to
really go for the 29 day
challenge. Im all in, and
open to receiving the exact
thing it is that Ineed the
most, because I know its
out there.
I start when I pick up a
take out order from Siam
Spicy in Livonia. Im visit-
ing my mom, and a stop at
Siam for some super spicy
Thai food to eat for a week
or so at home is a must. I
decide to tip the person
who hands the carryout
bag to me. Its not much of
a tip, but its something,
and its a gesture I dont
usually engage in when
picking up carry out.
The woman seems
genuine-
ly sur-
prised
and quite
happy.
She
Observations in ink... thanks
me and I
Catherine Minolli receive
my gift...
the unmistakably good
feeling that surges through
your entire being when
youve made someone else
feel valued, feel good.
The second, most
unexpected gift comes a
little later. Im fishing
around in the pocket of my
sweater coat when my fin-
gers graze over some soft
paper. Another unmistak-
able feeling from the fin-
gertips to the brain kicks
in. The soft paper is a ten
dollar bill. No doubt about
it. No other paper feels
quite like money, and Ive
just pawed myself a tenner.
And grabbed another
opportunity to give another
gift. I call Jay and get it
Daley spoke about his
campaign platform.
We were also honored
to have President
going.
Jay is a good friend of
mine. He has his own land-
While teaching is becom-
ing more familiar to me, I
still get a few butterflies
Abraham Lincoln (John
Cooper in time period
character) give a home-
scaping businessa very, before classmostly spun talk as only
very busy oneand in the because I really want to do President Lincoln could.
winters he plows snow. a great job and make every This years recipient of
Hes also done handyman single class amazing. the Carol Little Award, as
work for me and some of I love subbing for this outstanding Republican,
my colleagues. Along with particular class, as the stu- was Christina Russell for
his good naturehes dents are always so happy her many hours of service
quite easy going and to be there. The regular to the party.
humorousJay is also teacherLynnhas Austin McIntosh was
the recipient of the Young
very patient when it comes worked hard to keep them
Republican Award for his
to my bill. I decide the $10 coming.
belongs to him as a tip so Were in seated medi- work promoting the
to speak, for working with tation when I begin to set Republican Party. Since all
me when things are a little the toneto give my gift of the campaigns he
tight. for Sunday to the students.
Jay comes in to pick I read from a Dalai Lincoln Day page 9-A
up the balance I owe him Lama quote: Its true...consistent,
plus the $10, and though This is my simple mindful giving can
its not a huge tip, hes religion. There is no need change your life.
genuinely surprised and for temples; no need for
grateful. complicated philosophy. comes after class is over,
Again, the gift is right Our own brain, our own and I run into one of the
there all over me. I feel heart is our temple; the students as shes leaving
really good to be able to philosophy is kindness, I the locker room.
surprise someone with a say. That was the most
little extra cash, someone As we make our way amazing, awesome class,
who has been so good to through the long held Yin she says, arms open wide.
me for so many years. poses, I feel a lightness in Let me give you a hug.
Im still buzzing with the darkened roomas if Wow. Just like Cami
good vibes while on my were all in there to raise says...the gifts Im receiv-
way to yoga class on the vibration, to lift each ing are rapidly outnumber-
Sunday morning. Im sub- other up on this journey ing those Im giving. That
bing for a very popular Yin were taking together. right there is gift. Christina Russell, co-
teacher in Clarkston, so Thats the first gift, and its Email Catherine at host of the Lincoln Day
Im just a little nervous. a big one. The second cminolli@pageone-inc.com Dinner.
 Page 9-A-TRI-CITY TIMES-APRIL 12, 2017

No more days will be circus days

S aturday, April 8, was a
very bittersweet day for
me. That was the day that
formers have been hurt or
killed over the years during
rehearsals and performanc-
Sue and I saw our last per- es and there were several
formance of the Ringling circus train crashes that
Bros. and Barnum & Bailey resulted in loss of life.
Circus. Ive been attend- But no matter what, the
ing The Greatest Show on motto was always, The
Earth nearly my whole show must go on.
life. Sues and my first date It was always a thrill
was at the circus. She when the big circus train
wasnt crazy about it but rolled into town and the
she went and attended animals, props and per-

Photo provided
many shows with me since. formers moved into the
For many, many years, arena to set up. I enjoyed

at the end of every perfor-
mance of the Ringling
Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Circus, the
All the Liblong day... ringmaster
would say to
the audience,
May all
your days be
circus days!
But starting
on May 22,
Rick RBB&B will
Liblong fold up the
tent for the
last time.
Well actually, in 1956 they
folded up the big top for
the last time and moved the
show to indoor arenas. But
you get the idea. After 146
years, there will be no more
circus days for Ringling.
Times change. Tastes
change. Wild West shows
Photo provided
seeing the show set up and
tear down and move on to
It all started with the Ringling brothers. the next city over the years.
Every member of the circus With a Ringling clown at my last show.
We will not see Emmett family knew exactly what
Kelly, the sad faced clown. his or her jobs were (and
Or Lou Jacobs or Felix everybody had more than
Adler or Otto Grieblong, all one) and executed them
master clowns, either. Or with precision and enthusi-
The Flying Wallendas, asm.
Clyde Beatty or Gunther Nowhere could you see
Gebel-Williams with the more glitz, grit, glitter and
big cats. It cant be! But it grandeur than at a Ringling
isthe end.
Since 1875, with the
show. The costumes were
bright and beautiful, with
advent of P.T. Barnum myriad colors, lots of rhine-
Jonathan Lee Iversen, stones and other gaudy
ringmaster at my last material that you could eas-
show. ily see from any seat in the
The circus, while bringing house.
fun and merriment to mil- With three rings burst-
lions, has suffered its trage- ing with entertainment it
dies as well. The Hartford was hard sometimes to take
circus fire, which occurred it all in. But no matter
where you sat, there was a

stopped. Silent movies
stopped. Vaudeville
stopped. But Ringling Bros.
and Barnum & Bailey? It
cant be.
Generations and gener-
ations of children of all
ages have laughed at the
antics of the clowns, sat
open mouthed in awe of the
trapeze artists, held their
breath as the lions and
tigers snarled while per-
forming and sat mesmer-
ized by hundreds of circus
performers over the
decades. But no more.
Photo provided
on July 6, 1944, in
Hartford, Connecticut, was spectacular show right in
one of the worst fire disas- front of you. In recent
ters in the history of the years, one hour before
show time, you could go The Hartford fire. The day the clowns cried.
Gunther Gebel- United States. The fire
down on the floor and meet
Williams with his friend occurred during an after- some of the performers, try say a word. She discovered phants off the road, we
Kenny. noon performance of the
them later after the show.
circus that was attended by on a costume, see an ele- saw an even more dramatic
phant paint a picture and She married me anyway! drop. This, coupled with
lending his name to the cir- 6,000 to 8,000 people. for a few moments, dream Ringling Bros. and high operating costs,
cus, The Greatest Show on More than 160 people died that you had run away to Barnum and Bailey has made the circus an unsus-
Earth has traveled the and more than 700 were tried to modernize its
join the circus. tainable business for the
United States. The Ringling injured in the ensuing panic During our first date, shows to compete with company.
Brothers and Barnum and as people tried to flee the Sue and I were on the floor computer games, smart So an era and an
Bailey combined their burning tent. It has been when one of the clowns phone apps, and the other American icon fade into
shows in 1919 and exhibit- known as The day the was determined that he was modern forms of family history. But I will treasure
ed under the Big Top tent clowns cried. going to give Sue a kiss. entertainment but finally, my memories of the circus
until 1956. Numerous circus per- He chased her around a lit- Kenneth Feld, owner of and will say to all of you
tle and finally planted one the circus, said this earlier that for the rest of your life,

A beekeepers heart
on her forehead. For the this year: Ringling Bros. May all your days be cir-
rest of the afternoon she ticket sales have been cus days.
sported big, red clown lip declining, but following Email Rick at
prints on her face. I didnt the transition of the ele- rick.liblong@cox.net.

A theory is unfolding like

our daffodils. Two
nights ago I returned home
from San Francisco in
slushy snow. Today is
green and sunny.
Thankfully, my delayed
flight to San Francisco on
April Fools Day was
smooth, so I
Honest Living . . . read some
First Lessons
in
Beekeeping
by Keith S.
Delaplane.
The very
word bee-
keeping son. I took notes, bought
implies the
existence of
a bee that
can be kept. And the
wonder of this fact should
not be lost on the writers
and readers of beekeeping
books.
I relate. After a string
of beekeeping failures, I
stowed away my supers
and frames in fall 2015 for
the following growing sea-
son and forgot about apiar-
ies.
When this February
rolled around, I took my
last jar of crystallized
honey off my pantry shelf.
modicum of women, all
relaxing in chairs or lean-
ing against walls, talking in
low, drone-like voices. Not
one cell phone in sight.
I had forgotten what gentle,
present folk beekeepers
are, and was glad to be
back in their fold. I won-
dered again why men out-
numbered women beekeep-
ers.
We split into two
groups: beginner and expe-
rienced. I followed the
new-bee herd and
remembered the excellent
speaker from my first les-
practice of beekeeping is
Delaplanes book, paid my
$10 dues, and ordered three
packages of bees.
At last, my soul was satis-
fied.
While I pruned laven-
der the next day with a
friend and farmhand, I
couldnt control my excite-
ment.
Mary Ellen, I said, I
bought three packages of
bees last night. Would you
like a beehive in payment
for todays labor? We could
bee-keep together here on
the farm.
Her face lit up. Id
love that. I helped my dad
Honey bee takes sus-
tenance from a laven-
der blossom.
devices, I nibbled on choc-
olate and turned the last
page of Delaplanes
Epilogue.
Finally, the theory and
dynamic, not static. Our
knowledge of bee biology
and management grows
exponentially with the
passing of years. Read,
attend bee meetings,
share your knowledge,
and strive to be a good
citizen in the fraternity
of beekeepers.
Dear Reader, I perceive
it is our common need to
nurture living things that
returns us to the hive come
spring. Its the prize of a
bountiful draw of whole-
some, golden honey that
induces us to risk the cost
of bees and suit up in swel-
Lincoln Day:
from page 8-A
worked on won their elec-
tions, it is obvious to
everyone that he earned
this award!
The winner of this
years scholarship in the
amount of $1,000 was Mia
Sliman of Dryden. Mia
attends Dryden High
School and has earned a
very impressive academic
record. She is Valedictorian
of her class, in dual enroll-
ment, and will graduate
with 32 college credits.
She has continually been
on the Deans List, and
found the time to partici-
pate in track and field,
softball, volleyball and
basketball. She also works
in day care and as a Little
League Baseball umpire.
In college, she plans to
continue her studies in
business and engineering.
This year, in addition
to the silent auction, we
had a very exciting live
auction with auctioneer
Brian Rowley. Auction
items included an all-
expense paid trip to
Academic All-Star
Kaycee Miller
Senior ~ Capac High School
Kaycee is the daughter of
Sheryl Miller.
She has a 3.68 GPA.
Kaycee participates in Student
Council, National Honor
Society, Select Choir, soccer
and choir council.
Her best memory from high
school will be participating in high school musicals,
choir concerts and varsity soccer.
Kaycee envisions a successful life for her to include
finding and staying on the path that God has chosen
for me.
One thing on her bucket list is to travel to Italy
and study religion.
Kaycees best day ever would be spent swimming
with dolphins in Hawaii.
If she had $1,000 to give to any cause, she would
give it to a local soup kitchen where shes volun-
teered her time.
Her plans for the future include entering the field of
education and studying abroad with hopes of teach-
ing in impoverished areas.

I felt an ache in my heart
as I climbed the basement
stairs and placed the jar on
the kitchen register to liq-
uefy.
March 28 I hightailed it
to Seven Ponds Nature
Center for the Beekeeping
Club meeting. The room
was packed with men and a
with his bees. Itll be like
old times.
Not a week later, I
sat alone in the San
Francisco Airport and
awaited another delayed
departure. Surrounded by
a sea of people from every
tribe and nation peering
into diverse electronic
tering heat.
Ah, yes, at the heart of
it all, the idea of a kept
queen and her brood is
what our good citizens find
irresistible. The wonder of
this fact was not lost on
this writer and reader.
Email Iris at
irisleeu@sbcglobal.net.
Academic All-Star
Washington D.C. including
a lunch and tour of the
U.S. Capitol donated by
Congressman Paul
Mitchell, an all-expense
paid trip to Lansing includ-
ing lunch and a tour of the
Duncan Muter
State Capitol donated by Senior ~ Capac High School
Representative Gary
Howell, and a unique col- Duncan is the son of Shawn
lection of antique political and Jack Muter.
He has a 4.0 GPA.

Name doesnt change

S ince the beginning of
the year, we have been
to the funerals of five
acquaintances ranging in
age from 38 to 101. At the
funeral of the youngest,
there were copies of a
poem next to the guest
book. As I was sorting
through some clutter at my
house tonight, I ran across
the one I took home. I
would like to share it here
with you.
I was regretting the
campaign buttons.
The event was attended Duncan participates in foot-
by more than 150 people ball, wrestling, track and field,
who enjoyed the music by National Honor Society and
the duo Untamed Beauty. French Club.
past and
fearing the
future.
it is hard. I am not there.
My name is not I WAS.
When you live in the
Money raised at this
event will be used to pro-
mote Republican candi-
His best memory from high
school will be the school dances.
Duncan envisions a successful life for him to
Suddenly my future, dates, educate voters, and include traveling and having a job he enjoys.
Lord was with its problems and fears, increase membership.
speaking: it is hard. I am not there.
One thing on his bucket list is to visit Zion Valley
If you were not able to National Park.
My name My name is not I WILL BE. attend this year, you
is I AM. When you live in this Duncans best day ever would be spent at the
missed a great event!
He paused. moment The Republican Party beach.
If he had $1,000 to give to any cause, he would
I waited. He it is not hard. I am here. is strong in Lapeer
continued, My name is I AM. give it to the Sierra Club because its important to
Countyand getting stron-
When you ger. Come join us. protect our natural environments.
Helen Mallicoat
live in the past For more information, His plans for the future include attending college to
with its mistakes and Email Willene at visit our website at www. study accounting or civil engineering.
regrets, willenetanis@aol.com. lapeergop.com.
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Town Talk
Editors 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
publication date.
For Senior Citizens
Indoor Sr. Pickelball - Capac
Elementary School
Cafeteria, 4 p.m. Tues., &
Thurs. from Feb. 7 to May
23 (cancelled if school
closed).
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from
9-10 a.m. at First
Congregational Church in
Almont. Practice led by Dina
Miramonti, RYT.
Imlay City Senior Center
Texas Hold Em 12:30
p.m. For info 810-724-6030.
Dinner and an evening of
card playing with friends,
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. Call for further details,
586-752-6543.
Swing Dance Lessons
offered at the Port Huron
Senior Center, 600 Grand
Avenue in 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. Call 810-
984-5061 for more info.
Council on Aging
Membership is open to indi-
viduals 18 and older. The
Capac Senior Center is open
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. week-
days. We offer a variety of
activities such as fitness and
craft classes, a book review
group, cards and bus trips.
Call Lori at 395-7889 for
more info.
Almont and Dryden area
senior citizens meet the 2nd
AFFORDABLE INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS WITH:
3 Nutritious Meals Daily
Compimentary Satellite TV
Life-enriching Activities
www.SanctuaryatMapleVista.org
c Veterans of Foreign Wars
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 need in Attica Twp, 2-4 pm,
2nd and 4th Monday
Rev. Ron Rouse
www.atticaumc.org 15
Dryden
U.M.C.
5394 Main Street - Dryden
810-796-3341
Pastor Patricia Hoppenworth
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
West Berlin
U.M.C.
905 Holmes Rd. - Allenton, MI
Corner of Almont Road
810-395-2409
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
Rev. Curtis Clarke
Goodland
Community
Church
2008 N. Van Dyke
Box 82
Imlay City, MI 48444
810.724.1747
Worship Service: 10:00 am
Pastor Chad Hampton
Tuesday of the month at 12
p.m. at the Almont Lions
Hall, 222 Water St., for a
potluck 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. the 2nd
Wednesday of every month.
Bring a sack lunch, bever-
ages provided. Senior stretch
exercise on Tuesdays 10-11
a.m. Potluck luncheons will
be served the 4th Tuesday of
every month at noon. Call
810-395-4518 for details.
Ryan Smith, a certified alco-
hol and drug counselor will
be available at the Imlay
City Senior's Center on the
4th Thursday of every
month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Free Meals, Food
St. Pauls 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 4:30-6:30 p.m.
For more info please call
810-724-0690 or visit www.
atticaumc.org.
The Attica Food Bank at the
Attica United Methodist
Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is
open from 2-4 p.m. the 2nd
and 4th Monday of each
month. Proof of residency
and need required.
The Capac Community
Food Pantry, 114 S. Main
Street, is open each
Wednesday from 1-3 p.m.
Light Housekeeping
Health Services
Available
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.
(Across from the Library)
www.imlayumc.org
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Worship
Nursery Available
Jr. Church for K-5th grade
Youth Group 6th-12th grade
5pm-6:30pm Sundays
Rev. Dr. Marcel Allen Lamb
15 810-724-0687
15
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Family of
Christ
Lutheran Church -
Missouri Synod
7191 Imlay City Road
Imlay City
Bible Study - 9:00 am
Worship Time - 10:30 am
Childrens Church - 10:30 am
Phone 810-724-2620
lutheranfamilyofchrist.org
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 Sherrie
Cramton at 810-395-1905.
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 are offered at the North
Branch Senior Center on
Monday and Thursday eve-
nings from 5:30-7 p.m. Call
810-441-0322 for more info.
Orchards' Cupboard Food
Pantry is open the 3rd
Saturday of every month 9
a.m.-noon. Food distributed
at 74903 McKay Rd., Bruce
Twp., 586-336-4673. www.
orchardsonline.org.
Museums
The Dryden Historical
Society meets at 7 p.m. the
first Wednesday of the
month and the museum
opens every Monday from
5:30-7 p.m.
The Capac Historical Society
is open to visitors daily from
1-3 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. on
Sundays. Call 810-395-2859
for more info.
The Imlay City Historical
Museum is now open for the
2017 season. Volunteer
docents will be happy to
great you on Saturdays from
1 to 4 p.m. The current
exhibit "Everlasting
Heirlooms" is a wonderful
display of the work of mas-
ter craftsman Richard
Lauwers. His wood turned
objects feature a variety of
wood and functional pieces.
Other new exhibits include
the new period room featur-
ing 1865 bedroom furniture.
The music exhibit has been
re-worked and there is an
addition to the art display of
work of local artists. Watch
for more changes, inside and
outside of the museum. For
questions contact Marilyn
Swihart 724-1904.
The Almont Community
Historical Society Museum
is open Saturdays from 1-4
p.m. Please stop by and
learn about your communi-
ty. Society meetings are held
at the museum on the second
Monday of the month at 7
p.m. For more info call 810-
796-3355.
St. Pauls
Lutheran Church
(ELCA)
200 North Cedar (M-53)
Imlay City, MI
810-724-1200
email: nlcc@newlifechristian.net
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Pastor Alan Casillas
15
Community Mens & Womens
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Sacred Heart
Catholic Church
700 Maple Vista, Imlay City
810-724-1135
Weekday Masses
Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri 8 am Wed. 10 am
First Sat. 8 am
Weekend Masses
Sat. Vigil Mass 5 pm
Sun. 9 am - English
11 am - Spanish
Confessions 1/2 hr. before each Mass &4pm Sat.
DIFFERENCE WITH US! 15
15 Father Paul Ward 15
Imlay City
Church of Christ
670 N. Van Dyke
Imlay City, MI 48444
Sunday Service
Bible Study (all ages) 10:00am
Morning Worship 11:00am
1st Sunday of the
Month Evening Service 2:30pm
Wednesday Bible Classes (all ages) 7:00pm
810-724-3306
COME WORSHIP WITH US!
John Barker, Minister 15
St. Cornelius
Catholic Church
3834 N. Mill Street
P.O. Box 208
Dryden MI 48428
Weekday Masses:
Wed. & Thurs. 8:30 a.m.
Weekend Masses:
Saturday - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday - 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
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breakfast and friendship in items for the sale Mon. April
Youth Events a safe setting every 2nd and
4th Monday of the month at
17- Thur., April 20 from 9
a.m.-noon at the Attica Twp.
Ready, Set, Go! Workshop. 9 a.m. at Seros, 925 Gratiot Hall. For more information,
This is a FREE workshop in Marysville. For more info, call 586-206-0423.
for 3-5 year olds & parents/ call Julie at 810-388-0868.
caregivers! Enjoy fun proj-
Medical Care
ects that will develop your TOPS 620 Lapeer weight-
loss group meets Tuesday
childs skills and prepare
them for school! Children nights at the Hunters Creek
Mobile Home Park Club Lapeer County Health
also enjoy a snack, story Department, 1800 Imlay
time, and a free book! Call House, 725 DeMille Rd. in
Lapeer. Weigh-in from City Rd., Lapeer - Regular
the Family Literacy Center Immunization Clinic Hours:
today to reserve your seat at 6-6:30 p.m., meeting from
6:30-7:30 p.m. For more info (held in 2nd floor clinic area)
810-664-2737 and for more
info on dates and times. call 810-664-7579. Mondays 1-3:30 p.m. Walk-
In, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.-
TOPS 888 (Take Off Pounds
Play groups available. Free 6 11:30 p.m. By Appointment
week sessions. At these Sensibly) meets Wednesdays Only, Thursdays 1-3:45 p.m.
FREE 90-minute play- at the 25 Pine Ridge Dr. in By Appointment Only.
Lapeer. Weigh-in at 8:30
groups, children will partici- Additional Immunization
pate in storytime, develop- a.m., 9:30 a.m. meeting. Call
Linda at 810-245-3955 or Clinics Offered: By
mentally appropriate games Appointment Only (held in
and crafts, learn new skills, Phyllis 810-395-7035 for
more info. 2nd floor clinic area). Walk-
and enjoy a snack and social In (held in lower level). For
time with other children.
For those that have experi- additional info, to check if
Parents will have the chance enced the death of a loved we accept your insurance, or
to talk to other adults with
same-age children. Register
now for the next session!
one, a support group is avail-
able facilitated by a trained
to schedule an appointment
please call 810-667-0448.
United Hospice Service
Numerous locations and (UHS) bereavement volun- Free hearing and vision
dates available. For more teer. Marlette Regional screens for children of pre-
info and to sign up call the Hospital, 2770 Main Street school age are available at
Family Literacy Center at in Marlette, hosts this sup- the Lapeer County Health
810-664-2737. port group the 1st Friday of Department. To schedule an
each month at 10 a.m. in the appointment please call 810-
Administration Conference 667-0448 or 810-245-5549.
Room. For more info, call
Support Groups 800-635-7490 or visit www.
marletteregionalhospital.
Capac Pharmacy is teaming
with Support Million Hearts
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) org. by offering in-pharmacy
blood pressure screenings,
meetings are held every
Monday night at 8 p.m. at
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Fundraisers 136 North Main St. in Capac,
Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
in Imlay City. Everyone is invited to come
Woman's Life Chapter 855
and have their blood pres-
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) will continue its Bottle & sure read for free.
and Al-Anon meetings are Can Drive, to help those in
held every Wednesday night need, throughout the year of
at 8 p.m. at the Capac United
Methodist Church, Capac,
2017. Call for the nearest
drop off location. For large Events
MI. donations a pickup service is
available. 810-392-5136. Passport event. Sat., April
Lapeer Area Citizens
22. 1-4 p.m. No appointment
Against Domestic Assault The Imlay City Christian necessary. Imlay City Post
meets 1-3 p.m. every School is holding a fund-
Office, 310 E. 3rd St., imlay
Wednesday in the Lapeer raiser for TAFFY (Tuition City. 810-724-7545.
Court House for personal Assistance Fundraising For
protection order clinic. For Youth). Come join us for P
info 810-246-0632. euchre the 2nd Saturday of
each month at 7 p.m. at the
Other
FOR WIDOWED MEN &
Imlay City Christian School,
WOMEN: Lunch-Cards- 7197 E. Imlay City Rd. in Free tutor training for peo-
Friendship. Join us every Imlay City. For more info, ple who would like to help
3rd Tuesday of each month call 810-724-5695. others in our community
from 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at improve English skills.
Cavis Pioneer Restaurant, Volunteer basis. Please call
5600 Lapeer Rd. in Kimball
Twp. 48074. No RSVP neces-
Craft Shows/Bazaars for orientation before train-
ing at 810-664-2737.
sary. For more info call Rummage Sales Volunteer for the Habitat for
Joanne K. at 810-324-2304.
This activity is sponsored by Garage sale at Attica Twp. Humanity of Lapeer County
Widowed Friends, a peer Hall. Thur., April 20 and at the office. Interested par-
Fri., April 21 from 9 a.m.-6
support group www.wid- ties can call 810-664-7111
owedfriends.org. p.m. Sat., April 22 from and speak to Carolyn,
8a.m.-noon. All proceeds to
Widowed Friends invites all Cheryl or Pete at 810-660-
benefit the 2017 Attica Days
widowed to join us for 7823.
Festival. Accepting donated
Club News
(VFW) of Imlay City, Post
2492, 598 N. Almont Ave.
(Fairgrounds Rd.) Overseas
Veterans Meetings 2nd
Thursday, every other
month, 7 p.m.; Post Meetings
1st Thursday every month, 7
p.m.; Auxiliary Meetings 1st
Saturday of every month, 10
859 N. Van Dyke Road
4411 Newark Road a.m.
Attica, MI 48412 Imlay City, Michigan 48444
810-724-2702 Sunday 2:30 pm
Almont/Dryden Masons
meets 7 p.m. every 2nd
Tuesday 7:00 pm
www.newlifechristian.net Thursday of the month at
Friday Youth 7:00 pm
Pastor Tim Martin Masonic Center in Almont.
Sunday 10 a.m. Service 15 firstapostolichome.com
15
The Imlay City American
Imlay City Almont Light of Christ Legion Post 135 meets the
2nd and last Wednesdays of
C.R.C. First Baptist Church Community the month at 7:30 p.m. The
395 N. Cedar (M-53)
www.imlaycitycrc.org
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Wayne Boyd, Pastor
881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888
Church post is located at 212 E.
Third Street. Contact them
Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Sunday Bible Classes: 9:45 am 2720 Winslow Road at 724-1450 or americanle-
Youth Ministry Worship Services Imlay City, MI 48444 gionpost135@frontier.com.
MOPS Program 10:30 am & 6:00 pm
Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm 1 Mile South of I-69 Overpass The Evening Star Quilt
fbc@airadvantage.net
Bible Studies Live Webcasting Sunday all worship services Sunday Worship 10:30 am Guild meets the last
810-724-4315 over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont 15 Wednesday of each month at
Come Grow With Us! 15
Proclaiming the Sovereign Grace of God Phone: 810-724-6999 15 the Davison Senior Center,
GATEWAY ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH 10135 Lapeer Rd. in
Davison. Meetings start at
ASSEMBLY
(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court Capac, MI
(810) 395-7557 6:30 p.m. and doors open at
6 p.m. For more info call
2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City Lisa, 810-358-7294.
74903 McKay Rd., Romeo Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
586.336.4673
Morning Worship - 8:55 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Markets
Evening Service - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Mornings
Wednesday Family Night - 6:45 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.
10:30 am Supervised child care during all services
Adult & Children's Sunday School 9:00 a.m.
Children's Church during service. Sunday School
Phone: 810-724-8110 9:00 a.m. September thru May Every Sunday Lapeer
COME & MAKE A
Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist Staffed Nursery During Worship 15 County's largest Flea
15
Market will be held at the
Christ Evangelical First Congregational Church Lapeer Center Building, 425
County Center St. in Lapeer.
Lutheran Church United Church of Christ
1970 S. Almont Ave., Imlay City 275 Bancroft - Imlay City
From 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Up to 75
201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI booths inside and outside
at corner of Newark Rd.
(Corner of 5th Street) 810-798-8855 sell a huge variety of items to
810-724-7855
Sunday School 9:00 a.m. 810-724-6207 Sr. Pastor: Keith Langley the public. This long-run-
ning community event is
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.
Thursday Worship 7:00 p.m.
Sunday School &Morning Adult Group 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship Service at 10:15 a.m.
Nursery available and Jr. Church sponsored by the Lapeer
Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Pastor Rev. Dr. Renee C. Jackson
for ages 3 thru 5th grade Center Building, a non-prof-
Jr./Sr. High Youth Group ~ Sundays 6-8pm it organization for 60 years.
Ralph O. Stuebs
Cell-(567) 674-0438 No matter who you are or where you are Kidz 4 Christ ~ Wednesdays 6-7:30pm
Come to the WELS on lifes journey, you are welcome here!15 Pre-School - 5th grade
There is no admission
15 15
charge. For info on space
St. Nicholas St. John The Holy Redeemer rentals, contact Logan: 810-
Catholic Church Evangelist Lutheran Church 347-7915. Visit www.
Catholic Church LapeerCenter.com for build-
4538 Dryden Rd. Dryden, MI
4331 Capac Road 810-796-3951
Capac, MI 48014
872 Capac Rd.
www.lutheransonline.com/holyred ing rental and Peacock Alley
Allenton, MI 48002 catering information, or call
810-395-7572 810-395-7074
8:00 am - BIBLE CLASS; 9:30 am - WORSHIP
www.stnicholascapac.com www.stjohnsallenton.com
11:00 am - SUNDAY SCHOOL & BIBLE CLASS
ALL WELCOME!!!
664-2109. Email: lapeercent-
Weekday Masses: Weekday Masses: Pastor Steven Helms er@charter.net. The Lapeer
Wed. & Fri. 8:30 a.m. Thurs. & Fri. 8:30 a.m.
Christian Preschool Available
Center Building Flea Market
Weekend Masses: has been voted "The Best of
Weekend Masses:
Sunday - 11:00 a.m. Saturday - 6:00 p.m.
the Best."
Sunday - 9:00 a.m.
Rev. Mike Gawlowski, Pastor 15
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K-9 to join Lapeer Sheriffs team

State grant allows for purchase of tracker/drug detection dog
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
LAPEER COUNTY
Later this year, the coun-
ty can count a four-legged
employee among their
ranks when the sheriffs
department takes posses-
Dog Academy where it will
complete its training and
start to interact with its han-
dler, Deputy Frank Ruzicka,
and his family, before going
on duty.
McKenna said the cost
of the dog and training
totals $11,500 with $8,500
will be schooled in track-
ing, narcotics detection,
building searches, area
searches, obedience, agility,
article search and aggres-
sion control.
The cost of the actual
dog is $7,500 with $4,000
in costs for the training pro-
remaining funds, about
$13,300, in overtime costs
for officers who will check
medical marijuana opera-
tions for compliance and
extra patrols at county festi-
vals.
In other commission
business:

Photo by Tom Wearing

sion of their canine officer.
At Thursdays county
commission meeting, mem-
bers approved accepting
$33,000 in state grant mon-
ies with $20,000 of that
money going towards the
purchase of a tracking/drug
detection dog and related
equipment.
Sheriff Scott McKenna
said the dog will arrive in
Michigan from Germany in
mid-April and then spend
time at the Oakland Patrol
in equipment costs for the
installation of a car cage,
bail out system, cooling
system, kennel and vet and
feeding costs. The sheriff
said one of the departments
existing Dodge Chargers
will be used by the canine
unit. The cruisers back seat
will be removed and fitted
with the car cage.
According to the Patrol
Dog Academys training
description, Lapeer
Countys newest police dog
vided by the Oakland Police
Academy.
Bringing a canine offi-
cer back to the department
was one of McKennas
campaign promises while a
candidate for the sheriffs
job last year.
The grant funding
comes from the Medical
Marihuana Operation and
Oversight Grants for
County Law Enforcement
Offices. The sheriffs
department plans to use
members approved
spending $8,100 in Senior
Millage funds to purchase
400 Senior Project Fresh
coupon books. County offi-
cials report that the United
States Department of
Agriculture is giving Lapeer
Flying saucer...
an additional 136 books, A trampoline in a yard on Almont Ave. near
providing for a total of 536 Titus Street in Imlay City was sent flying by
coupon books that senior strong winds on Thursday afternoon, April 6
citizens can redeem at par- When the trampoline hit the ground, it
ticipating farmers markets brought an electrical wire down with it.
and produce stands in Imlay City Firefighters secured the scene
2017. until DTE work crews arrived to fix the wire.

Dispatch log...
Editors note: The fol-
lowing is a compilation of
activity and reports from
area police departments:
In Imlay City:
April 5, 2017
01:03 Disturbing the
Peace (200 block Caulkins
St.)
11:15 Welfare Check
(500 block N. Cedar St.)
13:10 Larceny (400
block Colonial Dr.)
16:08 Motorist Assist
(1400 block N. Van Dyke
Rd.)
Multiple Traffic Stops
throughout the day
April 6, 2017
13:28 Assist Imlay City
Fire Dept. with downed
wires (600 block S. Almont
Ave.)
21:23 Civil Dispute
(2000 block S. Almont
Ave.)
23:37 Missing Person
(100 block Caulkins St.) Circumstance (600 block S.
Multiple Traffic Stops
throughout the day
April 7, 2017
07:46 Welfare Check
(200 block Caulkins St.)
14:00 Citizens Assist
(200 block W. First St.)
20:09 911 Hang Up (400 block Capac Rd.) block of E. Church St. in April 7 April 9
(1900 block Hickory Ln.) 08:51 Peace Officer Capac welfare check in the assault and battery in
21:10 Suspicious (300 block E. Capac Rd.) civil matter in the 630 block of E. Mill St. in the 750 block of Capac Rd.
Vehicle (Folk Ct.) 12:44 Citizen Assist 15000 block of W. Park St. Capac in Berlin Twp.
Multiple Traffic Stops (2000 block S. Almont in Capac citizen assist in the 100 neighbor trouble in the
throughout the day Ave.) civil matter in the block of E. Church St. in 2100 block of Sperry Rd. in
April 8, 2017 13:26 Suspicious 22000 block of Bordman Capac Berlin Twp.
05:28 Medical Assist Person (Newark Rd./S. Rd. in Berlin Twp. suspicious circum- suspicious circum-
(600 block S. Cedar St.) Cedar St.) railroad matter at S. stance at Capac and Belle stance in the 13000 block of
10:23 Customer 13:56 Citizen Assist Main and Railroad St. in River roads in Berlin Twp. Messmer Rd. in Berlin Twp.
Trouble-Loitering (1900 (200 block White St.) Capac down wire in the 15000 reckless driving at Mill
block S. Cedar St.) 14:09 Family Dispute April 5 block of Downey Rd. in and Main streets in Capac
12:26 Suspicious (300 block Handley St.) harassment call in the Mussey Twp. neighbor trouble in the
Person (Newark Rd./S. 14:36 Private Property 250 block of Mallard Lane area check in the 5400 14000 block of Downey
Cedar St.) Damage Accident (1800 S. in Capac block of Burton Rd. in Rd. in Mussey Twp.
17:00 Disturbing the Cedar St.) suspicious circum- Mussey Twp. April 10
Peace (400 block W. First 20:54 Suspicious stance in the 14000 block of narcotics crime in the intrusion alarm in the
St.) Circumstance (500 block S. Alma Lane in Mussey Twp. 15000 block of W. Park St. 900 block of Lathrop Rd. in
20:38 Suspicious Cedar St.) citizen assist in the 100 in Capac Berlin Twp.
Circumstance (1800 block 23:12 Citizen Assist block of E. Church St. in personal injury acci- intrusion alarm in the
S. Cedar St.) (1900 block S. Cedar St.) Capac dent at Capac and Imlay 200 block of N. Neeper St. in
20:56 Suspicious 23:27 Alarm (100 block April 6 City roads in Mussey Twp. Capac
Person (Newark Rd./S. Weston St.) intrusion alarm in the April 8 citizen assist in the 3100
Cedar St.) Multiple Traffic Stops 14000 block of Bryce Rd. suspicious circum- block of Wade Rd. in Mussey
Multiple Traffic Stops throughout the day in Mussey Twp. stance in the 15000 block of Twp.
throughout the day animal complaint at westbound I-69 in Mussey citizen assist in the 100
April 9, 2017 In St. Clair Imlay City and Cade roads Twp. block of E. Church St. in
00:43 Suspicious County: in Mussey Twp. down wire in the 15000 Capac
Police and emergency larceny in the 3200 block of Downey Rd. in down wire in the 210
Cedar St.) responders responded to block of Capac Rd. in Capac Mussey Twp. block of N. Main St. in Capac
01:21 Civil Dispute dispatch calls for: animal complaint in multiple citizen assists warrant arrest in the 100
(300 block W. Fourth St.) April 4 the 15000 block of Hough in the 100 block of E. block of E. Church St. in
05:03 Alarm (100 block intrusion alarm in the Rd. in Berlin Twp. Church St. in Capac Capac
S. Almont Ave.) 200 block of N. Neeper St. vehicle in the ditch at suspicious circum- warrant arrest in the
07:59 Suspicious in Capac I-69 and Martin Road in stance at Sterling and 3200 block of Capac Rd. in
Vehicle citizen assist in the 100 Mussey Twp. Norman roads in Lynn Twp. Capac

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Katy Arnold is April
Artist of the Month
High school artists works now
on display in Chamber office
IMLAYCITY
Continuing with the Imlay
City Chamber of
Commerces new Artist of ing recently completed
the Month program, high paintings that hang in the
school senior Katy Arnold
has been named the recipi-
ent for the month of April.
Chamber Director
Wendy Muehleisen says
Katy will be attending
Saginaw Valley in the fall
to begin working towards a
Bachelor of Fine Arts
degree.
Muehleisen said Katys National Assemblies of
ultimate goal is to become
a production designer for
Photo provided
Pixar Animation.
She noted that Katys in August of 2015.
artistic talent runs in the
family, pointing out that
Happy grad her father is an artist and
musician, and her grand-
Brittany Friedenstab graduated with distinc- mother also dabbled in the
tion from the Jeannine Rainbolt College of arts.
Education at Oklahoma University, Norman, Katy is mostly self
Oklahoma in December of 2016. She earned taught, said Muehleisen, tact Greg Irwin at Imlay
a Bachelors Degree in Elementary but has very much enjoyed City High School at gir-
Education. Brittany is the daughter of Sandy and benefitted from the
Friedenstab from Capac and is a graduate of tutelage of Greg Irwin,
Imlay City High Schools
Capac High School.
art teacher. viewing or purchasing any
From late
week.
@ Theres also an opportunity to comment on stories
Imlay City Schools
have also benefitted from
Katy's artistic touch, hav-
ICHS locker room and on
columns in the high
school.
Additionally, she has paint-
ed a mural that can be
viewed in the library at the
Imlay City Middle School.
The recipient of numer-
ous art awards, Katy earned
an Excellent at the
God Fine Arts Festival in
Orlando, FL in the Visual
Art, 2-D Drawing category
Katy thanked Mr.
Irwin for being supportive
of the students at ICHS and
her art, said Muehleisen.
She also acknowledged
her father for his support.
For more details, con-
win@icschools.us or 810-
724-9810.
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and municipal information in our Local Government
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Photo provided
Imlay City High School student Katy Arnold
with her artwork, which is now on display at the
Imlay City Chamber of Commerce office.
of Katys artworks may For more information about
stop by the Chamber office the Imlay City Area
at the Imlay City offices Chamber of Commerce,
(Mondays-Thursdays from call Wendy Muehleisen at
9 a.m.- noon. 810-724-1361.
Memory Tree takes
on patriotic theme
By Maria Brown mid-November (Veterans
mbrown@pageone-inc.com Day), the tree will have a
patriotic theme and give
CAPAC The Capac participants the chance to
Senior Centers Memory honor those who served or
Tree started out as a holi- are currently serving in the
day tradition. Community armed forces.
members had the chance to Well decorate it in
purchase lights in memory red, white and blue. Anyone
of loved ones as part of the can honor a veteran or
villages Cranberry active duty military mem-
Christmas celebrations last ber, said Council on Aging
December. Those lights staff Lori Hackleberg.
were strung on an ever- All other memory or in
green planted on the honor purchases are avail-
grounds of the Conrad able too. Cost is $5 per
Community Center and a name or $20 for five names.
special tree lighting cere- To purchase names for both
mony was held. seasonspatriotic and hol-
Residents appreciated idaythe cost is $35 for 10
the opportunity and, as a names.
result, Council on Aging A lighting ceremony
staff has plans to make the will be held on May 26 at
Memory Tree a year-round 11:30 a.m.
display. For more information,
(Memorial Day) through
May call the senior center at
395-7889.
Photo by Lori Hackelberg
The Memory Tree at the Capac Senior Center is
due to have a year-round display with a patri-
otic theme beginning next month.
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Spring into fashion in Imlay
Purchase tickets now for annual Fashion Show at Maple Vista
By Catherine Minolli
cminolli@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY
Want a sneak peak of the
latest fashions for all the
spring and summer wed-
dings and proms?
Youll find that and
more at the Annual Fashion
Show at Maple Vista (for-
merly Sanctuary at Maple
Vista) on Sunday, April 23
at 1:30 p.m.
The show is hosted by
the Maple Vista Ladies
Guild, and is a fundraiser
to help enhance the lives
of residents at the senior
living community.
Community Manager
Crystal Campagne says
Youth on Main Street to spearhead April spring cleanup
Volunteers of all ages sought to spiff up downtown Almont
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
ALMONT It may
seem a bit premature, but
Almonts Youth On Main
Street (YOMS) members
are already thinking
spring.
The YOMS group,
which is comprised of com-
munity-minded Almont-
area youth and students,
has established Sunday,
April 23 from noon-4 p.m.
for its 2017 Spring Clean-
up.
YOMSmembers invite
Howells
curriculum
bills okayed
by House
TRI-CITY AREA
A four-bill merit curricu-
lum package, which gives
students and parents added
flexibility when selecting
high school courses for
future career opportunities,
was approved by the House
March 30.
Rep. Gary Howell (R)
of North Branch was the
primary sponsor of legisla-
tion which would allow for
Statistics to be an alterna-
tive to Algebra II within
current Michigan merit
standards that require at
least four mathematic cred-
its to graduate.
We must give high
school students better
choices and options in
preparation for life after
high school, said Howell,
who co-sponsored the
entire package of bills
approved by the commit-
tee. We should not expect
every student to complete
the exact same coursework
to graduate. If a parent
knows their child has an
interest and would do well
in Statistics, we should
allow that class to be
included as another mathe-
matically-based curricu-
lum.
The other bills in the
package would do the fol-
lowing:
Allow students to ful-
fill a 21st Century Skills
requirement by completing
a combination of career/
technical education (CTE)
or visual/performing arts
courses.
Allow the foreign lan-
guage course requirement
to be met by completing a
CTE program or visual/
performing arts course.
Allow completion of a
Michigan Occupational
Safety and Health
Administration general
industry or construction
training program to fulfill a
health education require-
ment.
House Bills 4315-4318
will advance to the Senate
for consideration.
It helps improve the
lives of our residents, and
goes toward fun events,
she says.
As always, the fash-
ions are being provided by
Kitty Schuster of the new
Kittys Place in downtown
Imlay City. Kitty will
again serve as emcee of
the show.
Models will include
Maple Vista residents,
Popular fashion show family members and mem-
emcee Kitty Schuster bers of the Ladies Guild
at last years show. and their willing family
members.
the financial support helps Every year there is
cover the costs of extra something new, but its
events and activities, such always a lot of fun to see
as parties, bingo games all the beautiful fashions
and more. from Kittys Place,
Almont residents of all ages town, starting at 11 a.m.
to grab their work gloves, Lunch will be provided
brooms, shovels and related to all volunteers, compli-
tools to help spiff up the ments of Vinckier Foods,
villages downtown district Charlie Browns and
and parks. Kommunity Kracker
Those wishing to help Barrel.
out are asked to assemble at Co-sponsored by
Fountain Park, located at YOMS and the Almont
the Four Corners down- Downtown Development
Spring Beef Dinner on tap
CAPAC All are welcome to enjoy a Spring
Beef Dinner on Sat., April 29 from 4-6:30 p.m. at St.
Johns Lutheran Church. The cost is $10 for adults; $5
for children ages 5-12; children under 5 admitted free.
Dinner includes Roast beef, mashed potatoes,
California blend vegetables, coleslaw, dessert and
beverages. Carry outs also available. St. Johns is
located at 109 E. Kempf Court. Call 810-395-7557 for
more information.
Easter Basket Fillers AND THE LORDS SUPPER
Party Supplies
Balloons Tableware
IT ANASDeals
Toys Decorations
Young Living
N LINE UP OF PEOPLE PARTICIPATING
Dol l a r Essential Oils
1831 Van Dyke M-53 Kroger Plaza
IMLAY CITY 810-721-9900
OPEN: MONDAY - SATURDAY 9:00 am - 9:00 pm SUNDAY 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
DRYDEN - St. Cornelius 8am & 10am
ALLENTON - St. John the Evangelist 9am
CAPAC - St. Nicholas 11am
All Are Welcome
Page 13-A-TRI-CITY TIMES-APRIL 12, 2017
Photo provided
Fashion Show models pose for photos during last years annual event at
Maple Vista. This years formalwear fashions will again by provided by
the new Kittys Place in downtown Imlay City.
Campagne says. an array of salads, dessert purposes. Purchase tickets
All are welcome to and beverages. at Maple Vista, 600 Maple
attend the Fashion Show. Tickets are available at Vista (behind Sacred Heart
Tickets are just $8 and the door, however advance Catholic Church). For
include a luncheon of ticket purchase is encour- more information call 810-
chicken salad croissants, aged for food planning 724-6300.
out that volunteering for
the clean-up helps students
unteering for the April 23
Spring Clean-up are asked
meet their school-mandated to contact Kim Schall at the
Authority, the fourth annual
community service require- DDA office at 810-798-
event affords young and old
an opportunity to demon- ments. 8125. Or email to: kschall@
strate pride for their home- Those interested in vol- almontdda.com
town.
In addition to YOMS
members, DDADirector
Kim Schall welcomes all
local Scouts, church groups,
service clubs, 4-H members
and like-minded volunteers
of all ages to join the clean-
up effort.
This is a great oppor-
tunity for family involve-
ment, said Schall. And
its a way for young people
to thank their community
and the businesses that sup-
File photo
port them throughout the
year.
In addition to deriving Almonts Youth on Main Street (YOMS) volun-
personal satisfaction from teers pose for photo during past Spring Cleanup
helping out, Schall pointed event. This years cleanup is slated for April 23.
IMLAY CITY AREA
Service
"From Prophecy to Fulfillment"
Friday, April 14th 7:00 pm
PASTOR RON KERSTEN:
Cornerstone Baptist Church
PASTOR TIM MARTIN:
New Life
PASTOR DICK MARTINY:
Light of Christ Community
Christian Church Church, Dryden
PASTOR RANDY WILLIAMS:
The Center for Discipleship & PASTOR CHUCK JUSTIN BINKLEY:
Man in the Mirror Ministries HERPOLSHEIMER: Student in Training, Imlay City
PASTOR DAVE SPOELMA: Light of Christ Community Christian Reformed Church
Church, Dryden
Imlay City Christian
Reformed Church
SPECIAL MUSIC LEADERS ARE:
WENDY ARMSTRONG, JIM JOHNSON, BETH VAN DYK,
AND THE ICCRC PRAISE TEAM
MUSIC WORSHIP LEADERS ARE:
BETH VAN DYK SALLY CUTLER Imlay City United Methodist Church
at the IMLAY CITY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH
395 N. Cedar Street (M-53/Van Dyke next to Silver Grill Restaurant)
www.imlaycitycrc.org
Hosted by the Imlay City Ministerial Association at the Imlay City Christian Reformed Church
Page 14-A-TRI-CITY TIMES-APRIL 12, 2017
Vlasic: Americas #1
pickle marks 75 years
from page 1-A
ples tastes expand and
grow.
Growing with
the times
Vlasic continues to add
chapters to its 75-year-old
history, driven by the com-
panys commitment to its
loyal consumer base.
Our greatest changes
revolve around providing
our consumers different
cuts and flavors to enhance
their use of our pickles,
says Warehouse Director
Kelvin Engle. Over the
years we have introduced
the pickle spear, sandwich
stacker, and oval slices for
hamburgers and sandwich-
es.
Engle says theyve also
updated the flavors, offer-
ing a wide range of tastes
from the traditional kosher
dill and sweet to the bold
and spicy, and garlic
infused.
Consumers can also
choose products with
reduced salt, no preserva-
tives and artificial colors or
flavors, and no sugar
added sweet varieties.
Perhaps the most
important transformation
has been the move toward
freshness, says Randy
Spence, Director of
Procurement at Pinnacle
Imlay Citys Vlasic Pickle manufacturing plant in 1946. Today, the plant encompasses 457,000
square feet and spans 190 acres.
Road diet: Project to
narrow M-53 on tap
from page 1-A
lanes at the Canadian
National Railroad viaduct
and the entrance to Third
Street are only 10 feet
wide.
There are some
unique characteristics at
that location due to the via-
duct and the narrow lanes,
said Youatt, Those things
were factored into the deci-
sion to go forward with the
road diet.
Part of Corridor Plan
Lane reconfiguration
was one of several ideas to
emerge from the M-53
Corridor Plan adopted by
the City of Imlay City in
December of 2015.
Youatt reminded
attendees that more than
1,100 people responded to
a community survey that
sought motorists opinions
and suggestions on how to
improve traffic flow and
safety along the busy sec-
tion of highway.
MDOTtraffic studies
have recorded the daily
traffic flow along M-53 in
Imlay City at 18,000-
23,000 vehicles, with an
average of about 19,000
per day, depending on the
time of year.
Thats why we need
to try this for a full year, to
see and review seasonal
tendencies, Youatt said.
Informative hearing years (an MDOT measur-
Residents at the public
hearing expressed little
resistance to the road con-
version. Rather, they were
more interested in acquir-
ing information and gain-
ing a better understanding
of how the road diet will
Foods, which owns Vlasic.
The Vlasic brand has
been providing pickles
with great crunch, fresh
taste and new flavors for
75 years, Spence says.
One of the major changes
in the pickle industry is the
preference for fresh
cucumbers that are placed
in the jar with flavorings,
instead of cucumbers cured
in a salt brine prior to
packing. The pickles made
from fresh cucumbers have
a lower salt content, a
crispier texture, a wider
range of flavors and meet
the demands of todays
consumers for healthier
products.
Farm fresh
Perhaps the best illus-
tration of the trend toward
fresh and healthy is
Vlasics popular Farmers
Garden brand. The simple
packaging and fresh ingre-
dients look like something
straight out of a Farmers
Market, and the varieties
of flavors and sizes are a
perfect fit for todays
health-conscious consumer.
Its a zero calorie snack
with no artificial flavors,
preservatives or colors.
Plant Manager Dean
Zaretzke sums it up:
The new Vlasic
Purely Pickle is fresh
packed in the USA,
work.
One resident described
the intersection of M-53
and M-21 as a race track,
where motorists bury the
pedal when the light turns
green, all jockeying for
position and trying to beat
one another.
Youatt opined that the
easternmost northbound
lane at M-53 and M-21,
should eventually be desig-
nated for right turns only.
Right now, you have
people passing on the right
to get around and ahead of
the vehicle in front of
them, said Youatt.
Making that lane right
turn only could solve that
issue.
In response to a ques-
tion about when a traffic
signal might be installed in
front of the Kroger plaza,
Youatt explained that deci-
sion will be up to
MDOTofficials.
They know we want
and need a light there,
Youatt said. But right now
we dont meet the criteria
they require.
MDOTRoad Engineer
Keith Brown indicated that
recent traffic counts do
not warrant the installation
of a traffic signal in that
area.
While no fatalities
have occurred in front of
the Kroger Plaza in recent
ing stick), Imlay City
police, fire and emergency
vehicles have responded to
numerous fender benders
and more serious accidents
at the location.
It was further noted by
Brown that 16 rear-end
This photo from 1946 depicts Vlasic employ-
ees sorting through dozens of baskets of fresh
cucumbers used to make pickles in Imlay City.
Zaretzke says. Its right in of pickles, peppers and rel-
line with the current
demand for new flavors
that target healthy alterna-
tives.
The more
things change...
Still, with all of the
transformations in keeping
with the times, one thing
remains steady and true
about the Vlasic brand,
Zaretzke adds.
The Vlasic quality
and we still produce the
crunchiest pickle since
1942, he says.
That Vlasic quality can
be found today in more
than 100 flavors and sizes
Motorists traveling along M-53 near the railroad viaduct will need to slow down and exercise cau-
tion once the road diet takes effect.
crashes occurred at the
intersection of M-53 and
Third Street in the past
year, where motorists turn
to access the citys down-
town district.
A learning curve
City and MDOT offi-
cials anticipate that motor-
ists will need a little time
to adjust to the new lane
configuration.
In advance of the
lane reconfiguration, new
striping will be applied to
help identify lanes and
signage will be placed
along both sides of M-53
to advise motorists of the
change.
Still, motorists will
need to be particularly
observant and exercise
Ed Tech: Awards for
Digital Media Arts
from page 1-A have a little fun with some
of the inside jokes they had
their time too and focused while producing our news
on the details. magazine piece.
For their music video Competition is nothing
entry, Lietz and Cimini put new to the Digital Media
their own spin on the now Arts program, Holladay
Photo courtesy of Imlay City Historical Museum
popular mannequin chal- notes.
lenge, featuring fellow Ed We compete in a vari-
Tech students posing, as if ety of competitions/festi-
frozen in action, doing vals throughout the year,
everything from decorating which includes but is not
a cake and riding a dirt limited to SkillsUSA,
bike to buying chips in the Business Professionals of
Bodega and directing the America, Michigan
Edge. Its somewhat simi- Interscholastic Press
lar to the programs prior Association, Flint Youth
Lib Dub projects. Film Festival, Michigan
Our version of the Association of
mannequin challenge was Broadcasters Student
different from anything I Awards, she said.
had seen, which I think is I have known about
what caught the judges the DAFT contest for a
ish. eye, Holladay said. long time, but we either
Staff and employees Atkinsons submission, missed the deadline or
plan to mark the 75-year titled Im Not Her, fea- didnt have anything to the
milestone with special tures the Imlay City stu- quality that I like to sub-
events and celebrations. dent reading a poem she mit.
The Vlasic brand is penned to her father about In the first round of
currently owned by personal tragedy. judging, a panel of more
Pinnacle Foods headquar- Cassies original than 70 judges viewed
tered in New Jersey. poem really drove her to 360 entries to select
Locally, the company produce her final product. I honorees. In the second
takes part in a number of think you can just hear her round, industry profession-
community service events, passion in her delivery, als made final recommen-
and organizations, and is a her teacher noted. dations and determined
major sponsor of Imlay Whites submission is a what submissions would
Citys annual Blueberry collection of vignettes that make the Best in Show
Festival. were shown at the conclu- reel.
For more information sion of the classs bi-week- That viewing, which
about Vlasic, visit www. ly news magazine. will include Lietz and
vlasic.com. They are are a tribute Ciminis music video, will
to the show The Office take place on April 29 at
which we all love, the Detroit Institute of
Holladay said. These gave Artss Detroit Film
the kids an opportunity to Theatre.
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caution while driving reduce speeds and acci- As with any signifi-
through the area. dents along the highway. cant change in a traffic pat-
Enforcement is key In 2015, said Pike, tern, said Pike, there will
Imlay City Police the Imlay City police be a learning curve. The
Chief Scott Pike said his Department took 138 crash ICPD will take actions to
officers will be paying spe- reports; and in 2016, weve make the transition as
cial attention to M-53 traf- had 104 crash reports. smoothly as possible.
fic flow once the lane Thats a reduction of about We will use our radar
reconfiguration is imple- 12.5 percent. signs as well has high visi-
mented. The city manager bility enforcement in the
In regards to the M-53 (Youatt) has worked exten- area, Pike noted.
reconfiguration, it was sively with MDOT to look PIke also alluded to an
made clear to me that one for engineering issues to ongoing effort by county
of my priorities was the help calm and control traf- law enforcement to reduce
traffic issue on M-53 com- fic, Pike noted. A major traffic crashes.
ing through town, said area for accidents and Were currently work-
Pike. To that end, Ive complaints is M-53 from ing with State Police and
made it clear to our offi- First Street, north to Old- the Sheriffs department to
cers that this was a priori- 21. Areas of particular reduce traffic crashes by
ty. concern are at M-53 and 20 percent countywide,
Pike said recent crash Third Street (toward said Pike. Well use extra
numbers reflect the police downtown) and north- officers during times of
departments efforts to bound traffic. heavy traffic flow.
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Rural Lifestyles

Early spring eagerness

H
as spring sprung?
Lets hope so. Sure,
its too wet to turn
much soil and were prob-
ably due for at least one
more snowstorm, but with
a weekend like this past,
its only right to venture
outdoors and scope out the
newly awakened plant life.
Still, some of our eager-
ness can cause problems
right out of the gate...and I
speak from experience.
I cant help but take
the opportunity to pull a
few weeds, cut down those
perennials that still have a
few dead stalks remaining
and, on occasion, plot a
few early season rear-
rangements this time of
year. I reason that while
plant life is still new and
small its easy to handle
Daffodils should be
blooming soon.
and transplant but that
small stature, with still
unfurling leaves, can also
trick the eye.
The following scenari-
os may have
happened to
me in the
past... things that grow wild
Ill just pull
out that
grass thats
encroaching
on my
perennials.
Brown Whoops!
Was that a
crocus?
These tiger lilies are
taking over. Ill dug up this
clump. Ummm...I guess
those were irises.
I need to get a little
bit closer to check out
those daffodils. Oh great! I
just stepped on the hya-
cinths I forgot were there.
Did I damage them?
Most bulbs have
pushed foliage several
inches above the soil so it
should be relatively easy
by now to determine
whats what.
Daffodils have strappy,
rounded leaves that stay
upright for some time.
Many of these bulbs have
started to form the flower
bud by now, making the
identification even easier.
Tulips have broad,
pointed leaves. Some are
rolled or curved when they
first push out of the
ground. Only the very ear-
liest varieties will have any
buds showing yet. Their
scroll-like appearance at
first almost mimics young
hostas but the perennial
of the examples above,
Ive confused the tiger lil-
ies (those tall orange
along the road) and the
more coveted Dutch irises
growing in the same patch.
Yes, all three look quite
similar with their alternate,
sword-like, flat leaves
pushing out of the soil but
the lilies are much more
pliable and spread rapidly. Tiger lily (left) and iris (right) look similar when
Most crocus are done The irises are sturdier to their greenery is still young.
for the season already. the touch and stay in a
the ground) if you havent theyll spring to life too.
more refined clump.
plant has a much finer, done so already and lightly Contact Maria at
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thinner leaf. prune any broken limbs on mbrown@pageone-inc.
Hyacinths are unique woody perennials. Soon, com.
in that they push their
knobby heads and leaves
out of the soil almost
simultaneously. Weather For the week of
Unfortunately, because that
bud is so eager, the tip can
almanac April 4-10
appear damaged or shriv- Lapeer station Emmett station
eled from exposure to the
elements or the accidental Minimum temp. Minimum temp.
squish by a shoe. 24.9 on Saturday, 8th 31.4 on Friday, 7th
Id venture that most
crocus have already Maximum temp. Maximum temp.
emerged and bloomed by Hyacinth flowers 77.7 on Monday, 10th 75.8 on Monday, 10th
now. These bulbs have emerge green, show-
skinny, long, grass-like ing their colors later. Rainfall Rainfall
leaves that form a bed of 1.16 inches .89 inches
green under the flowers. this time of year to write
As noted, the foliage can off those plants that arent Growing Degree Days Growing Degree Days
be confused with grass... showing signs of life yet. for corn development: for corn development:
same for grape hyacinths Most ornamental grasses
too. are still very brown and Current: 94 Current: 64
As for perennials, other perennials might be
some of the earliest to exhibiting what appears to
Forecast: 155 Forecast: 109
show life in my beds are be damage but again, its
the day lilies, tiger lilies still early. Nows a great Growing degree days are accumulated from
and irises. As you can time to give those grasses March 1 and forecast through April 17.
probably guess from one a healthy trim (nearly to
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Carol Ann Mosher, 72,
foundational concepts
of Dryden, Michigan
through creative problem
passed away April 1, 2017
solving and real-world
applications of technology. in the comfort of her home
Giving our students in St. Joseph, Michigan.
every advantage possible After receiving her first
will help make Michigan a Last Rites Prayer five
Top 10 education state in 10 years prior and battling
years, said State multiple life threatening
Superintendent Brian diseases, when asked how
Whiston. she continued to press on -
Preparing our educa- her simple response was
tors and students with always, God has more for
informed and structured me to do.
content for computer sci- Carol was married to
ence and coding is a major Carl Dean Mosher for 52
step in that direction. It is years and together they
exciting to now be able to rejoiced at the births of
expand these opportunities four children, Carl (Beth)
for students throughout Mosher, Cameron Mosher,
Michigan. Colleen (Tim) Hunsberger,
To learn more about
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https://code.org/educate/ Lee Suddarth, age 54,
regional-partner. of Dryden, Michigan
The Michigan fought a hard battle well
Mathematics and Science and died surrounded by his
Centers Network is com- loving family Wednesday,
prised of 33 regional cen- April 5, 2017 at McLaren
ters throughout Michigan. Lapeer Region Hospital.
These centers provide lead- Lee Edward Suddarth
ership, curriculum support, was born January 10, 1963
professional development, in Roanoke, Virginia. He is
and student services to edu- the son of Betty
cators in local school dis- (Crittenburger) and the late
tricts. The centers also Joseph Suddarth. He grew
serve as a resource clear- up in Virginia and graduat-
inghouse for educational ed from high school there.
materials and information, Lee moved to Michigan
and work to foster commu-
and lived in Richmond and
nity involvement in STEM. Almont for a while before
moving to Dryden, MI in
1986. He attended electri-
cal classes at Lapeer
County Education and
Technology Center in
Attica, MI and also took
several college classes.
Lee married Kathleen
Louise Desmet on June 30,
1990 in Imlay City,
Michigan.
Joel E. Walker, 67, of
Capac, died Monday
morning April 10, 2017, at
Blue Water Hospice Home,
Marysville.
He was born August
10, 1949, in Capac the son
of the late Lewis and Irene
(VanDerPloge) Walker.
His marriage to Marcia
Martin was November 13,
1970 in Capac.
Joel was employed by
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and Coreen Aghamoali;
who then blessed them
with 12 grandchildren.
She was preceded in
death by her parents - Irvin
& Natalie Gill; her siblings
- William Gill, Verna
Fogg, Irvin (Betty) Gill,
Tony (Lucy) Gill, Paul
Gill, Rose Elder; and her
son-in-law - Reza
Aghamoali.
Surviving brothers are
John Gill and George
(Marie) Gill.
Of her many interests,
she particularly enjoyed
time with family around
the kitchen table playing
games, consoling others in
time of need, welcoming love and our dearest friend.
~ Lee Suddarth, 54 ~
Since 1992, Lee has
been performing electronic
repairs in Dryden to radios,
VCRs, DVD players, and
televisions. Early in his
career, he was employed as
a brick paver for Soullier
Decorative Stones in the
Utica/Shelby Township
area for 7-8 years.
Lee enjoyed the Fourth
of July and big time fire-
works.
He is survived by his
~ Joel E. Walker, 67 ~
the former A&R Pipeline
as an operator for 30 years
and then the former CSB
Bank as a courier for sev-
eral years.
He was a member of
Thornville Baptist Church,
Metamora and was an avid
hunter.
Surviving in addition
to his wife Marcia of 46
years are a daughter and
son-in-law, Christine
(Darwin) McClelland of
We thought of you today,
but that is nothing new.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
All we have are memories
and your picture in a frame.
Your memory is a keepsake
God has you in His arms;
we have you in our hearts.
---Your family
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life. All find comfort
all into her home, and she
often found time for trips
to bingo or the casino.
She was our calm, our
patience, our center, our
rock, our unconditional
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wife: Kathleen Suddarth;
mother: Betty Suddarth, of
Virginia; mother: Carolyn
Wilson of Romeo, MI;
mother-in-law: Nona
Desmet; five sisters: Cindy
(Cecil) Campbell,
Roanoke, VA, Bonnie
(James) Firebaugh, Rocky
Mountain, VA, Donna
Lipscomb, Roanoke, VA,
Lisa Baldwin, Roanoke,
VA, Teresa (Ron) Hook,
Romeo, MI; two brothers:
Chris (Jessica) Wilson,
Imlay City, MI and Scott
(Patricia) Suddarth,
Hopewell, VA; two sisters-
in-law: Linda (Dean)
Scutt, Schoharie, NY, Julie
(Bill) Hall, Cass City, MI;
one brother-in-law:
Douglas (Gayle) Desmet,
Almont, MI; special niece
and nephew: Crystal and
Adam Zehel, Capac, MI;
special great-nephews and
Lees little buddies: Kaden
and Ryan Zehel, Capac,
memories Wednesday,
Almont and son and
daughter-in-law, Joel
(Laurie) Walker of Fort
Gratiot; grandchildren,
Jenna Story, Allyson
McClelland, Joseph
McClelland and Kendyll
and Payge Walker; great-
grandchildren, Aiden,
Kaylia, CJ and Carmi;
brothers and sisters,
Delores (Jim) Stroup of
Almont, Donna (Jim)
Kutcher of Armada,
William (Rosie) Walker of
Yale, James (Lori) Walker
We called her Honey,
Lady, Cutie, Mom, and
Grandma. We loved her,
we miss her, we are so
thankful to have been
blessed by her beautiful
knowing Carol is now
without pain and her work
here is done.
A Celebration of Life
Gathering will be held at
the Eagles Hall in Imlay
City, MI on Saturday, April
22, 2017 from 12 p.m. - 4
p.m. Prayer at 12:30 p.m.
and a luncheon following.
Memorial donations
may be made to St. Jude
Children's Fund at www.
MI; 26 nieces and neph-
ews; 36 great- nieces and
nephews; and his special
dogs: Mary and Honey.
Lee was preceded in
death by his father:
Joseph Suddarth; father:
Jerry Wilson; and great-
niece, Marissa Bartow.
A funeral service was
held Monday, April 10,
2017 at Muir Brothers
Funeral Home of Imlay
City, 225 N. Main Street,
Imlay City. Camille
Desmet officiated.
Interment followed at
Imlay Township
Cemetery.
Those wishing to
make memorial contribu-
tions may direct them to
the Suddarth family.
Funeral arrangements
were made by Muir
Brothers Funeral Home of
Imlay City. Please be sure
to sign our on-line register
muirbrothersfh.com
of Hudson, FL, Sandra
(Herb) Sudemann, Terry
Walker, Joann Walker, Kay
Fitch and David Walker all
of Wapakoneta, OH and
Margaret (Bruce) Kincaid
and Rory (Donny) Carloff
all of Brown City and
many nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
He was preceded in
death by brothers, Lewis
and Michael Walker.
The family honors the
memory of Joel and invite
you to visit and share
April 12, 2017, from 2:00
to 8:00 p.m. at Kaatz
Funeral Directors, Capac.
Funeral services will be
11:00 a.m. Thursday, April
13 with 10:00 a.m. visit-
ing. Rev. Fred Leuck will
officiate. Burial will be in
West Berlin Cemetery,
Berlin Twp.
Memorials are suggest-
ed to Wishes of the
Family.
For information and
Guest Book kaatzfunerals.
com
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Area parks filled with Easter Eggs and children

Aubrey Measel, 2, of
Wales, proudly reveals
a pail filled with Easter
bounty collected at
Berlin Twp. on Sunday.

Photo by Tom Wearing

Daniel shares a hug
with the Easter Bunny,
who stopped in Dryden The ground was a bit soggy from recent heavy rains, but not enough to discouage the couple hundred kids that showed up
on Saturday. for Sundays Easter Egg Candy Hunt at Berlin Township Park in Allenton. This years event was organized by Joe and Jacob
Dzieszkowski, who stepped in for their parents, Sandy and Jim, who were out of town and unable to participate in the
annual event they have coordinated for more than a decade.
Photo by Tom Wearing

Kendall Robertson
shows off her bag of Children in the 5-8 age category run in all directions in hopes of getting
goodies at Sundays their share of candy-filled Easter eggs at the Berlin Twp. Park Easter
egg hunt in Capac. Egg Candy Hunt on Sunday.
Photo by Maria Brown

Three year-old Addalynn Ferrett gets help

from mom, Katie, during the Capac Lions Egg
Hunt at Lions Park on Sunday.
Photo byCole Lietz
Photo by Cole Lietz

Caleb, Bishop and Tobias enjoy a visit with the

Kinsley is all decked out in her Easter finest for Easter Bunny at the Dryden Fire Hall on
a visit with the bunny in Dryden on Saturday. Saturday.
Photo by Tom Wearing

Photo by Maria Brown

Jesse Pennington and James King pose for a

A group of anxious youngsters lines up in anticipation of filling their baskets full of candy at photo with the Easter Bunny at Sundays Egg
Sundays event at Berlin Township Park. Hunt in Capac.
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Cards drop doubleheader
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
DRYDEN Dryden
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By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Photo by Kevin Kissane
TRI-CITY AREA Imlay Imlay Citys Joe Harper took
City freshman grappler Joe Harper fifth at Folkstyle Nationals.
saw to it that he would not return on the campus of Northern Iowa
home disappointed, claiming a University in Cedar Rapids, is
fifth-place finish among 220- where the action unfolded.
pound weight class combatants at Harper, representing Team
the USAW Junior Cadets Folkstyle Donahue, began his stint at nation-
Nationals recently. als Friday with an 8-6 quarterfinal
Dryden opens
The tournament was contested win against Trey Kaiser.
March 30-April 1.
The McLeod Center, located Harper page 2-B
with twinbill
split on road
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
DRYDEN Dryden split a pair of games versus
host Deckerville in a North Central Thumb League
varsity baseball doubleheader Monday.
In the opener, Dryden pulled out a 1-0 victory over
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Deckerville.
Dryden scored their lone run during the fourth
inning of play.
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Justin Knox was Drydens pitcher of record. He
allowed two hits over 5 1/3 innings and struck out
eight.
Twinbill page 3-B
Haylee Wolle, of Dryden, throws in the ball during a match
this season. Dryden is off to a 2-0 start.
Claudya DeLand proved
Drydens top offensive threat,
secured a 12-1 victory over
Dryden.
Dryden impressive in win
collecting a single and a double. Megan Rinke and DeLand By Kevin Kissane
used a 3-0 first half edge and a
Paige Abromaitis and Amanda (two singles each) plus Courtney Tri-City Times Sports Editor 6-1 second half advantage to pre-
Lemke (two singles apiece) Heike, Hunter Hofmann, Lemke vail.
Performance
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In the nightcap, Deckerville now stands at 0-2 this season. With the decision, Dryden Kelsey Hempstead went the
improves to 2-0 overall. distance in net for Dryden. She
In Mondays matchup, Dryden was credited with four saves.
Innovation.
Parski helps SC4 softball to a split
By Kevin Kissane was of the double variety.
Tri-City Times Sports Editor She lined up defensively as a
rightfielder, going the five-inning
CAPAC The St. Clair distance.
County Community College softball The second game would see
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Torres ties for 14th at tournament in Tennessee
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT Former
Almont High School stand-
out Joe Torres excelled for
the Hillsdale College mens
golf team at the Music City
Regional Trevecca recently.
Harper:
from page 1-B
That outcome landed
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Tri-City Times Sports Editor
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Reiff places Sports In Brief

for Adrian at The following youth
sports, junior high, ninth
invitational grade, and junior varsity
recaps are provided to us by
area coaches. If your teams
By Kevin Kissane results do not appear here
Tri-City Times Sports Editor remind your coach to pass
along the information by
TRI-CITY AREA calling 810-724-2615, or
The Adrian College wom- e-mailing it to kkissane@
ens track team, which pageone-inc.com or send it
includes to us via fax at 810-724-
I m l a y 8552.
C i t y s Imlay City Youth
Kallee
Wrestling
R e i f f ,
at MYWAY State
opened its
outdoor Tournament
Tournament recap-
unfolded recently.
Lansing is where the Tourney
matches were contested.
Dominic DAmbrosio,
2004-2002, 70 pounds;
Champs
Christian Rojas, 2003, 114 Imlay Citys seventh grade
pounds; and Wesley volleyball team won the
Hampton, high school, 133 BWAC Tourney recently.
pounds; led Imlay City They are front (L to R)
with seconds. Angelique Perrault, Kailee
Taylor Eagle, 2004- Rumsey, Perla Vargas and
2002, girls 130 division; Olivia Wimpari; middle Harley
provided Imlay City with a Roberts, Melanie Bigger, Jaya
fourth. Forti, Natasha Cremeans and
Natalie Miller; and back coach
Mason Wildie, 2002,
Dan Purvis, Natalie Douglas,
90 pounds; and Ricky
Mary Lengemann, Madison
Guerrero, 2003, 145
pounds; contributed Imlay Hall and Ana Lengmann.

Photo provided
season Shelby Weatherford, Andrea
Saturday, The Imlay City youth Citys fifths.
Reiff wrestling team claimed Imlay City also Sauncedo, Hannah Heeke and
April 1 at Gabby Gray are not pictured.
the Auto Owners Spartan seven placewinning perfor- received a seventh courtesy
Invitational. mances at the MYWAY of Dakota Sandzik, 2003,
Ralph Young Track, on State Tournament which 95 pounds.
the campus of Michigan
State University in East
Lansing, hosted the meet
where no team scores were
kept.
Reiff, a junior, pulled
up fifth in the 400-meter
dash with a time of 1:01.35.
Alexis Moore, of Siena
Heights, was the event
pacesetter. It took her
57.24 seconds to accom-
plish the feat.

Schedule
Photo provided

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Baseball
Thursday, April 13
Almont at Imlay City
(DH), 4 p.m. The Imlay City youth wrestling team poses for
C-PS at Dryden (DH),
4 p.m.
a photo at the MYWAY State Championships Tourney Runner-Ups
recently.
Capac at Yale (DH), Imlay Citys eighth grade volleyball team took second at the BWAC
4 p.m. Tourney. They are front Emma Sellers, Jessica Denver, Grace Schriber
Monday, April 17 and Mariah Hammond; back assistant coach Sara OBrien, Skyler
Kingston at Dryden (DH), Stone, Madison Ross, Kayla Rossen, Abigail Thibodeau, Angela
4 p.m. Dervishi, Hannah Hughes, Victoria Herfert, Gia Hart, Mackenzie
Capac at Armada (DH), Hayward and coach Erin Wetzel. Jennifer Moore and Vanessa
4 p.m. Hernandez are not pictured.
Tuesday, April 18
Algonac at Almont (DH),
4 p.m.

Softball
McKillop collects pair of basehits
Thursday, April 13 By Kevin Kissane count. their lone run during inning
Imlay City at Almont Tri-City Times Sports Editor North Park scored the number five.
(DH) 4 p.m. games lone run during McKillop, a sopho-
C-PS at Dryden (DH), IMLAY CITY The inning number one. more, wound up with a
4 p.m. Olivet College softball In the second game, single and a double in two
Yale at Capac (DH),
Photo by Kevin Kissane

team, which lists Imlay Olivet College bounced official trips to plate. She
4 p.m.
Citys Dominique McKillop back to earn a 3-1 win at also contributed a run
Saturday, April 15
Imlay City at Lake Orion on its roster, split a double- North Parks expense. scored to Olivet Colleges
Tournament, 9 a.m. header at North Park Olivet College used a cause.
Monday, April 17 (Illinois) on Saturday, one-run first inning, a one- With the results, Olivet
Kingston at Dryden (DH), April 1. run fourth, and a one-run College improves to 9-13
4 p.m. Wesley Hampton, shown here in a match from In the opener, Olivet sixth to prevail. overall. North Park falls to
Armada at Capac (DH), this season, took second at the MYWAY Tourney. College fell by a narrow1-0 North Park collected 3-17 this season.
4 p.m.

Hill comes up big for college team Athlete of the Week

Yale at Imlay City (DH),
4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 18
Almont at Algonac (DH),
4 p.m. By Kevin Kissane Hill, a first inning, a two-run sec-
Tri-City Times Sports Editor junior, fin- ond, and a one-run fourth
Boys Golf ished two to emerge victorious.
Wednesday, April 12 IMLAY CITY for three at Kent State managed
Almont, Capac, Imlay Former Imlay City High the plate, their lone run during inning
City at BWAC Jamboree, School standout Chander scored number four.
Yale, 4 p.m. Hill helped the Rochester twice and Hill again proved an
Tuesday, April 18 College softball team provided impact performer for
Almont, Capac, Imlay sweep Kent State two RBI. Hill Rochester College at the
City BWAC Jamboree, University at Tuscarawas, She col- plate. This time she went
Algonac, 4 p.m 10-0 and 5-1, in a double- lected a double and a triple two for three, scored twice
header it hosted on along the way. and drew a walk.
Girls Tennis Saturday, April 1. In addition to that, Hill Defensively, Hill lined
Wednesday, April 12 In the opener, contributed eight putouts up at second base. There
Flint Southwestern at Rochester College used a
Imlay City, 3:30 p.m. from her position at first she registered a pair of put- Dryden senior Justin Dryden senior
Almont at Holly, 4 p.m.
one-run third inning, a base. outs. Knox struck out eight in Claudya DeLand collect-
Tuesday, April 18 four-run second, a one-run Game two saw With the results, a 1-0 win against ed four total hits in her
third and four-run fourth to Rochester College take Rochester College Deckervilles baseball teams softball double-
Almont at Armada, 4 p.m. team on Monday.
prevail. advantage of a two-run improves to 5-13 overall. header with Deckerville
Imlay City at Richmond, For his effort, Knox Monday.

Imlay grads on SC4 baseball team

4 p.m. earns our Boys Athlete For her effort,
of the Week honor. DeLand claims Girls
Girls Soccer Athlete of the Week
Wednesday, April 12 honor.
Capac at Armada, By Kevin Kissane last Saturday. two as well, registering a
4:30 p.m. Tri-City Times Sports Editor Nadrowski, a hard- 13-8 triumph.
Imlay City at Algonac, throwing righthander, last- Imlay Citys Bryar Be sure to pick up your t-shirt at the Tri-City Times office.
4:30 p.m. IMLAY CITY ed 4 1/3 innings against one Alexander, a freshman
Almont at Richmond, Michael Nadrowski, a 2016 of the conferences upper pitcher/first baseman also CITIZENS
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Page 4-B-TRI-CITY TIMES-APRIL 12, 2017
Legal Announcements Classifieds
CAPAC
COMMUNITY
SCHOOLS
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
Capac Community Schools
will receive sealed proposals for con-
struction trade work from qualified
Bidders for the Capac Community
Schools, High School Track
Renovation, 541 North Glassford,
Capac, MI 48014
Proposals may be mailed or
delivered in person to Capac
Community Schools - shall be submitted in a sealed enve-
Administration Building, 403 North
Glassford Street, Capac, Ml 48014
Proposals are due prior to 2:00
p.m. (local time) on Wednesday,
April 26, 2017.
Proposals will be publicly
opened and read aloud at 2:15 p.m. in
the High School Cafeteria. All pro-
posals received prior to the due date
and time will be evaluated after the
bid opening. All proposals received
after 2:00 p.m. of the due date will
neither be considered nor accepted
and will be returned to the Bidder
unopened.
All proposals shall be submitted
on the proposal forms provided in the
Construction Project Manual section
00305, completely filled in, and exe-
cuted (copies of the bid forms are
acceptable). Facsimile, electronic
mail or tele- phone proposals will not
be accepted.
Pre-Bid Site Visit will be held
at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12,
2017 at the High School Track, 541
North Glassford, Capac, MI.
The Owner will award
contract(s) on or about May 18, 2017.
Bidding Documents will be
available to all bidders beginning
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 after
10:00 a.m. They will be available via
the drop box link below:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/snkwys
yi3xwlyrzJAABuMSJ8xKxEm9Gzq
HDFyooia?di=O
Bidding documents may be
requested and emailed from the
Construction Manager, E. Gilbert &
Sons, Inc.s office by contacting
Marci Jarvis at marci@egilbertand-
sons.com.
All questions regarding the bid-
ding procedures, design, and drawing/
specification intent are to be directed
in writing to the Construction
Manager, E. Gilbert & Sons, Inc., on
a Request For Information Request
Form (See Construction Project
Manual Section 00310), attention
Lester Gilbert, E-mail: lesg@egil-
bertandsons.com, or Fax (586) 731-
9289.
Proposals may not be withdrawn
for a period of thirty (30) days after
the due date. Successful Bidders may
be required to furnish both a Labor
and Material Payment Bond, and a
Performance Bond, each in the
amount of one hundred percent
(100%) of its contract amount as
stated in the Construction Project
Manual section 00600.
This project is to comply with
the State of Michigan Prevailing
Wage Requirements.
Items to Accompany All Proposals:
A Bid Security in the amount of
five percent (5%) of Base Bid shall
accompany ALL proposals or pro-
posal combinations; refer to the
Construction Project Manual section
00410 for more information.
A sworn and notarized statement
disclosing any familial relationship
that exists between the owner(s) of, or
any employee of, the Bidder and any
member of the Board of Education or
the Superintendent shall accompany
ALL proposals. The owner will not
accept a proposal that does not include
a sworn and notarized familial rela-
tionship disclosure statement. Please
see the Construction Project Manual
section 00307 for the form to use with
your proposal.
A sworn and notarized Affidavit
of Compliance for the Iran Economic
Sanctions Act certifying the contrac-
tor does and will comply with Public
Act 517 of 2012 shall accompany
ALL proposals. The owner will not
accept a proposal that does not include
a sworn and notarized Affidavit of
Compliance for the Iran Economic
Sanctions Act. Please see the
Construction Project Manual section
00307 for the form to use with your
proposal.
The Owner reserves the right to
accept or reject any or all proposals,
to accept a proposal other than the
lowest proposal, and to waive infor-
malities, irregularities, and/or errors
in any proposal, which it determines
to be in its own best interest.
Separate Proposals will be
received for the following Bid
Categories:
-- Asphalt Paving
-- Athletic Track Coating
14-2
CITY OF
IMLAY CITY
BID REQUEST FOR
METCALF STREET
PAVEMENT
IMPROVEMENTS
The City of Imlay City is
requesting sealed bids to cold mill and
replace 2 HMA pavement for
approximately 488 square yards on
Metcalf Street at the intersection of
Cheney Street and commencing
LAPEER COUNTY
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS
2017 BIENNIAL ELECTION
The 2017 biennial election of members to the Lapeer County Inter-
mediate School Districts Board of Education will be held on Monday,
June 05, 2017. Nominating petitions or a nonrefundable fee of $100 must
be filed by candidates with the Lapeer County Clerk by Monday, May 08,
2017. For additional information, please contact Jennifer English at (810)
245-3965 or jenglish@lapeerisd.org.
south. Project area will be marked
with orange paint. All removal, mate-
rials, and placement of HMA surface
shall be in accordance with Section
501 Michigan Department of
Transportation Standard
Specifications for Construction.
Contractor is responsible for main-
taining traffic. Any traffic closures or
detours should be submitted to the
City for approval in advance. If pos-
sible work to be completed before
June 30, 2017. If you have any ques-
tions please contact Ed Priehs, DPW
Superintendent at (810) 724-2135.
The bid shall be a lump sum bid and
lope entitled Metcalf Street
Pavement Improvements by no later
than Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at
3:00 p.m. to the attention of Tom
Youatt, City Manager, 150 N. Main
Street, Imlay City, MI 48444. The
City of Imlay City reserves the right
to accept or reject any or all bids, to
waive any irregularities and to accept
the bid deemed to be in the best inter-
est of the City.
Nicole F. Frost
City Clerk
14-2
CITY OF
IMLAY CITY
BID REQUEST
FOR STREET
MICRO-SURFACING
The City of Imlay City is
requesting sealed bids for street
micro-surfacing. All work performed
shall be in accordance with Michigan
Department of Transportation
Standard Specifications for
Construction Section 504. Micro-
Surfacing. The contractor shall pro-
vide all traffic control and provide the
City a reasonable time frame for
scheduling in order to provide notice
to affected residents. The contractor
shall provide a per square yard cost.
The City is interested in Micro-
Surfacing at least 6,000 square yards
and would like the option to add more
if possible. If you have any questions
please contact Ed Priehs, DPW
Superintendent at (810) 724-2135.
The bid shall be per square yard and
shall be submitted in a sealed enve-
lope entitled Street Micro-Surfacing
by no later than Wednesday, April 19,
2017 at 3:00 p.m. to the attention of
Tom Youatt, City Manager, 150 N.
Main Street, Imlay City, MI 48444.
The City of Imlay City reserves the
right to accept or reject any or all bids,
to waive any irregularities and to
accept the bid deemed to be in the
best interest of the City.
Nicole F. Frost
City Clerk
14-2
MORTGAGE
SALE
THIS FIRM IS A DEBT
COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING
TO COLLECT A DEBT.
ANY INFORMATION
OBTAINED WILL BE USED
FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Notice is hereby given that
Default has occurred in a Mortgage
given by Scott G. Sandor, an unmar-
ried man, mortgagor, to Independent
Mortgage Co. East MI, which became
Independent Mortgage Co., a dis-
solved Michigan corporation, and
successor-by-merger to Independent
Mortgage Co. East MI, as assigned to
Independent Bank, a Michigan bank-
ing corporation, mortgagee. The
Mortgage is dated December 27,
2006, and was recorded on January 5,
2007, in Liber 2228, on page 664 of
the Lapeer County records, and sub-
ject to an Assignment of Mortgage
recorded at Liber 2725, Page 922.
The balance owing on the Mortgage
as of the date of this Notice is
$100,974.47, including interest at
5.625% per year variable. The
Mortgage contains a power of sale
clause and no proceedings have been
instituted to recover any part of the
debt owing.
The Mortgage will be foreclosed
by selling the property described
below at a public auction to the high-
est bidder. The sale will be held on
April 26, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. local time
at the main entrance to the Lapeer
County Court Facility, 255 Clay St.,
Lapeer, Michigan, that being the place
of holding Circuit Court for Lapeer
County, Michigan. The property will
be sold to pay the amount then due on
the Mortgage, including interest, legal
costs, attorney fees and any taxes or
insurance which may be paid by the
mortgagee before the sale.
The property to be sold is locat-
ed in the Township of Deerfield,
County of Lapeer, Michigan and
described as:
Part of the NW 1/4 of Section
22, T9N, R10E, Deerfield Twp.,
Lapeer Co., Michigan, described as
beginning S001940E 1320.23 ft Chief; approved DDA Boards bid
along the W Section line, and
N880850E 1307.03 ft, and
S001318E 1330.92 ft to a point on
the E-W 1/4 line, and N875216E
983.45 ft along the E-W 1/4 line from
the NW corner of said Section 22;
thence continuing along said E-W 1/4
line N875216E 328.83 ft to the
center of said Section 22; thence
N003018W 662.22 ft along the
N-S 1/4 line; thence S880031W
328.81 ft; thence S003018E 663.01
ft parallel with the N-S 1/4 line to the
point of beginning. Together with a
15-2
66 ft wide easement for ingress-egress
purposes as described in Ingress-
Egress Easement.
Ingress-Egress Easement:
Part of the NW 1/4 of Section
22, T9N, R10E, Deerfield Twp.,
Lapeer Co., Michigan, described as
beginning S001940E 1320.23 ft
along the W Section line, and
N880850E 1307.03 ft, and
S001318E 1264.92 ft from the NW
corner of said Section 22; thence con-
tinuing S001318E 66.04 ft to a
point on the E-W 1/4 line from the
NW corner of said Section 22 (said
point being S875216W 1312.28 ft
from the center of Section 22); thence
N875216E 983.45 ft along the
E-W 1/4 line; thence N001318W
66.03 ft; thence S875216W 983.11
ft parallel with the E-W 1/4 line to the
point of beginning.
The structure residing on the
above described premises, consisting
of a 2000 VA108D Crystal Valley
CV1705A/BIN is considered real
estate and is also collateral for this
loan.
commonly known as 5282 Millis
Road, North Branch, MI 48461
tax i.d. 44-006-022-019-29
If the property described in this
notice is sold at a foreclosure sale,
then under MCL 600.3278, the
Mortgagor will be held responsible to
the buyer of the property at the fore-
closure sale, or to the Mortgage hold-
er, for damage done to the property
during the redemption period.
The redemption period will
expire six (6) months after the date of
the foreclosure sale, unless the prop-
erty is determined abandoned under
MCL 600.3241a, in which case the
redemption period will expire 30 days
after the date of the foreclosure sale,
or when the time to provide notice
under MCL 600.3241a(c) expires,
whichever is later.
SMITH, MARTIN,
POWERS & KNIER, P.C.
Dated: March 17, 2017
By: Henry L. Knier, Jr. (P46393)
Attorney for Independent Bank,
Mortgagee
900 Washington Ave., P.O. Box 219
Bay City, MI 48707 - (989) 892-
4574
12-4
VILLAGE OF
ALMONT
ORDINANCE NO. 193.2
AMENDMENT TO
ALMONT VILLAGE
ZONING ORDINANCE
An ordinance to add a Planned
Unit Development (PUD) zoning
classification to the list of zoning
districts.
THE VILLAGE OF ALMONT
ORDAINS:
Article 9 of the Almont Village
Zoning Ordinance No. 193 is respec-
tively amended to add the following
Section:
Section 9.10 Planned Unit
Development
1. Permitted Principal Uses
2. Standards for Approval
3. Approval Procedure
4. Concept PUD Development
Plan Requirements
5. Site Plan Approval
6. Deviations from Approved
PUD
Site Plan
7. Design Standards
The undersigned President and
Clerk of the Village of Almont hereby
certify that this ordinance was adopt-
ed at a Regular Meeting of the Almont
Village Council held on the 4th day of
April 2017 and was published in the
Tri-City Times on the 12th day of
April 2017.
Kimberly Keesler
Clerk
Steve Schneider
President
A complete copy of the above
ordinance is available in the Clerks
office during regular business hours
or at www.almontvillage.org.
15-1
VILLAGE OF
ALMONT
ALMONT VILLAGE
COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 21, 2017
SYNOPSIS
President Schneider called the
Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present were Dyke,
Ligon, Love, Peltier, Steven C.
Schneider, Steffler & Steve R.
Schneider. Staff present were
Manager Connors, Clerk/Treasurer
Keesler, Interim Police Chief Martin.
The Council approved the agen-
da; approved consent agenda;
approved the purchase of two new
AEDs from DXE Medical; approved
appointment of Interim Police Chief
Andrew Martin to Full-Time Police
recommendation to award the bid to
Novak Construction; approved
Emterras flyer regarding the change
in collection date; a joint meeting
between the Village Council and
Township Board will be held April 24
at 7:30 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 9:44
p.m.
Kimberly J. Keesler
Clerk/Treasurer
Steve Schneider
President
A complete copy of the minutes
is available in the Clerks office dur-
ing regular business hours or at www.
almontvillage.org
15-1
VILLAGE OF
CAPAC
PUBLIC NOTICE
CAPAC VILLAGE
RESIDENTS
PLEASE BE ADVISED that the
Village of Capac will hold the annual
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on
April 26, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the
American Legion Hall located at 115
N. Main St, Capac, Michigan. Any
individual may petition the Zoning
Board of Appeals for a hearing at a
reduced fee of $35.00. Applications,
supporting documentation, and the
fee must be on file at the Village of
Capac Office, 131 N. Main Street,
Capac, Michigan on or before April
21, 2017. Additional information may
be obtained by calling (810) 395-
4355.
The Village of Capac will pro-
vide necessary reasonable auxiliary
aids and services, such as signers for
the hearing impaired and audio tapes
of printed materials being considered
at the meeting, to individuals with dis-
abilities at the hearing upon five (5)
days notice to the Village of Capac, by
writing, or calling the Village Clerks 1989 LINCOLN TOWN CAR,
office at 131 N. Main Street, Capac,
Michigan, 48014. Telephone 810-
395-4355.
Crystal Potter,
Village Clerk
15-1
VILLAGE OF
CAPAC
THE VILLAGE OF
CAPAC WILL BE
ACCEPTING APPLICA-
TIONS FOR A PART-
TIME PUBLIC WORKS
EMPLOYEE FOR SUM-
MER HELP.
Requirements: The employee
must be able to operate all small
equipment necessary for the Village
of Capac. Be able to repair and main-
tain the development of streets, water,
sewer, parks and other related opera-
tions of the Village of Capac. Medical
card and CDL License preferred.
Application and resume dead-
line 4:00 p.m. May 1, 2017, to Village
of Capac, Attn: Public Works, PO Box
218, 131 N. Main St., Capac, MI
48014. For questions contact DPW
Supervisor Greg Smith at (810) 395-
4355.
15-1
VILLAGE OF
DRYDEN
COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 4, 2017
SYNOPSIS
President, Thiemkey called the
meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Members Present:
Thiemkey, Franz, D. Listerman,
Roszczewski.
Absent: Quail
The Council Approved the
Minutes from the Regular meeting
March 7th and S p e c i a l
Meeting March 6th & March 28th,
2017 with one amendment on March
7th under New Business (D)
Attendance of the MI Rd. Preservation
Work Shop; Add Supported by Quail;
Approved the Agenda; Approved the
Bills to Pay in the amount of
$5,689.70 and the disbursements in
the amount of $128,487.43; Approved
the purchase of the powerwasher for
$2,500.00 and the line locator for
$2500.00; Approved going out to bid
for the truck with the Village of
Almont in July 2017; Approved the
sewer credit for 5544 Main Street in
the amount of $407.50; Approved the
Cardinal Field Pavilion Rental Policy
as presented by the Dryden School
Board. Village of Dryden will add
Dryden Community Schools as an
additional insured on their policy;
Approved the Resolution for MEDC
RRC Program as presented; Approved
the closure of Main Street from
Pleasant to North Mill at the school
Parking Lot entrance on Saturday,
June 24th, 2017 from 9:45 A.M. to
10:45 A.M. for the Chamber of
Commerce Pet Parade.
The meeting was adjourned at
8:00 p.m.
Complete copies of the minutes
are available in the clerks office dur-
ing regular business hours or at www.
villageofdryden.com
Holly A. Shroyer
Village Clerk/Deputy Treasurer
15-1
VILLAGE OF
DRYDEN
SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 6, 2017
SYNOPSIS
President, Thiemkey called the
meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Council Members Present:
Thiemkey, Franz, D. Listerman,
Roszczewski, Quail
The Council Approved the
Agenda; Discussion was held with
Jeff Hansen, LAN Engineer, regard-
ing the 2018 Rural Road Project.
The meeting was adjourned at
7:30 p.m.
Complete copies of the minutes
are available in the clerks office dur-
ing regular business hours or at
www.villageofdryden.com
Holly A. Shroyer
Village Clerk/Deputy Treasurer
15-1
VILLAGE OF
DRYDEN
COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 7, 2017
SYNOPSIS
President, Thiemkey called the
meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Members Present:
Thiemkey, Franz, D. Listerman,
Roszczewski, Quail
The Council Approved the
Agenda with an Amendment under
Section XI. New Business, Item F.
4108 Union, David Waterhouse
Blight; Approved the Bills to Pay sum
of $7,749.75 and the Disbursements
in the sum of $74,402.36; Approved
the Bid from STE Inc. located in
Almont for the repair of the F350 1
Ton for the sum of $11,596.15;
Approved the request made by Justin
Evans to rescind the Variance Request
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Saturday, April 22 @ 10 AM (Tractors
Equipment Construction Tools)
Sunday, April 23 @ 11 AM (Vehicles
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Location: Eastern MI Fairgrounds
Off Almont Ave., Imlay City
Rowleys Auction Service will be conducting our Annual
Spring 2-Day Equipment & Vehicle Auction and has been
commissioned by Lapeer County & township offices, Bishop
Airport, Genesee County Parks & Rec., businesses, estates,
and individuals to auction their surplus vehicles, equipment
and tools. This is a large, two-day, multiple ring auction!
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Finn helps Alma College sweep Trine Legal Announcements

From Page 4-B
By Kevin Kissane a two-run second inning, a submitted by Justin Evans, Parcel are available in the clerks office dur-
Tri-City Times Sports Editor one-run fourth, a two-run 44-044-012-037-00, legal owner at the ing regular business hours or at www.
fifth, a two-run seventh time of submission for the Variance villageofdryden.com
was Steve Mellen; Approved Holly A. Shroyer
ALMONT Patrick and a one-run eighth to pre- Amendment No. 1 to the Original Village Clerk/Deputy Treasurer
Finn, a graduate of Almont vail. 2018 Rural Task Force Main Street 15-1
High School, helped the Trine University coun- Road Project Contract with LAN for
Alma College baseball tered with a one-run first an additional Sum of $38,300 to pro- VILLAGE OF
team sweep Trine inning, a two-run third, a
vide professional engineering servic-
es; Approved 4th Quarter Budget
DRYDEN
University by 8-7 and 10-1 two-run fourth and a two- Amendments as presented; Approved SPECIAL MEETING
scores in a Michigan run sixth. Pensions to be open as 401As with MARCH 28, 2017
Intercollegiate Athletic Finn, a senior, supplied American Life Insurance Company, a SYNOPSIS
yearly service fee is $1,600.00 to President, Thiemkey called the
Conference twinbill it host- a one for three plate perfor- maintain the two accounts for Kermit meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
ed last Saturday. mance with one RBI as Woiden and James Honnold. 3% of Council Members Present:
Klenk Park is where the Alma Colleges designated Honnold and Woidens salary will be Thiemkey, Franz, D. Listerman,
contributed annually to their individu- Roszczewski, Quail
action unfolded. hitter. al 401 A fund; Approved President The Council Approved the
In the opener, Alma In the second contest, Thiemkey to attend the Attendance of Agenda; Approved Village of Dryden
College took advantage of Alma College used a three- the Michigan Road Preservation to pay the Employees share of the
Association Annual City Work Shop Medicare and Social Security tax

Business
in the sum of $30.00 and one night
hotel stay at the comfort in Suites in
Mt. Pleasant; Approved Clerk Shroyer
to attend the Core Weekender Training
in Frankenmuth. The Cost is $160.00
Contribution on the pensions for 2016
for employees Honnold and Woiden;
Approved Village of Dryden to open
the 401 A Retirement Accounts mov-
ing forward from 2017 for employees

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for the Training and One night hotel Honnold and Woiden.; Discussion

Photo provided
stay at the rate of $116.00; Approve was held between Council and
upholding the Blight Ordinance No. Accountant Ryan King, in regards to
23.3 as stands, Mr. David Waterhouse the funds that can be used to fund the
is responsible for the Invoice for 2018 Rural Task Force Main Street
charges that were incurred during Road Project.
Almont grad Patrick Finn, shown here in a grass cutting completed by Village of The meeting was adjourned at
game from this spring, plays for Alma College. Dryden DPW and Administrative Fees 8:10 p.m.
assessed. The citation that was issued Complete copies of the minutes
run second inning, a one-run three. will not be dismissed until the proper- are available in the clerks office dur-
third and a six-run sixth to Finn waited out a ty comes in compliance of the ing regular business hours or at
Accounting &
Tax Preparation Glass emerge victorious.
Trine scored their lone
walk and scored a run in
his role as Alma Colleges
Ordinance.
The meeting was adjourned at
8:15 p.m.
www.villageofdryden.com
Holly A. Shroyer
Village Clerk/Deputy Treasurer
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