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Tina Marie Hillie L. Justine A. Jason Lee William D.L. Hot air balloon makes peaceful landing in
Donovan Childers McMahon Newsome Larue pasture alongside the Kruse home on Hollow
Corners Road.
By Tom Wearing •Jason Lee Newsome, that the theft ring targeted
Dandy sight at
twearing@pageone-inc.com 28, of Detroit. construction companies
•William Douglas-Lee and building sites, making
KENT COUNTY — Larue, 23, of Detroit. off with hundreds of thou-
Grand Rapids Channel 13 All five are currently sands of dollars of building
ABC TV News reported lodged in the Kent County equipment, trailers, tools,
Dandy K Farms
this week that five people Jail and being held on indi- trucks, skid steers and
suspected in a $1 million vidual $200,000 bonds. other items.
multi-state property theft
Natural wonders
The suspects’ arrests Kent County Sheriff
ring have been arrested came after a year-long Michelle LaJoie-Young
and charged with multiple investigation that involved said at least 50 thefts are
Host of activities planned felonies. numerous jurisdictions in being attributed to the
for July at Seven Ponds, The same individuals, Michigan and neighboring group, with the majority of
...see page 5 four men and one woman, states. them in Michigan, Ranchers, cattle enjoy surprise
are also believed to be
responsible for taking
Their charges also
include “operating a crimi-
although they sometimes
ventured into Ohio and a.m. hot air balloon landing
nearly $10,825 in equip- nal enterprise,” which is Indiana. By Catherine Minolli
ment from the Imlay City punishable by up to 20 LaJoie-Young added cminolli@pageone-inc.com
DPW garage Saturday, years in prison. that the suspects adopted a
May 18. The investigation pattern where they would DRYDEN TWP. — Andrea Kruse is sipping
The suspects include: involved the participation typically target locations coffee outside on the patio of her Hollow Corners
•Hillie Larince of numerous police agen- on weekends, identified as Road home. It’s early in the day on Friday, and
Childers, 51, of Pontiac. cies and ultimately led to so-called “easy targets.” she’s enjoying the long-awaited summertime
•Tina Marie Donovan, the five arrests in Detroit Kent County investiga- weather.
44, of Pontiac. and Pontiac. tors recently identified two It’s around 8:30 a.m., and she’s still in her
•Justine Allen Kent County Sheriff’s robe. That’s the beauty of living ‘out in the coun-
McMahon, 22, of Detroit. Dept. investigators report Theft page 11 try’—vast space in between homes allows for
these little early morning luxuries.
Her revere is interrupted by an unusual
Smoother ride
Imlay City grads celebrate 75th
sound. It’s the distinct whooshing of a hot air
balloon. Andrea’s heard this sound before. She
Improvements in Almont and husband Ken, and five boys Dillon, Colton,
district are underway, Landon, Trenton and Mason have all attended the
Hot Air Balloon Festival held annually during
...see page 7
By Catherine Minolli Metamora’s Country Days celebration. She’s also
cminolli@pageone-inc.com seen an occasional hot air balloon flying over
their third generation cattle ranch.
IMLAY CITY — The “I didn’t think anything of it until a neighbor
75th anniversary of D Day texted me,” Andrea says.
earlier this month prompt- “There’s a hot air balloon in your backyard,”
ed two women to arrange the text says.
another much less somber Andrea turns around and takes a look, and
commemoration. sure enough, there it is.
Cousins Sara Bates and Andrea calls out to 10-year-old Mason, who’s
Judy Walton were already still in bed, prompting him to take a look.
in the midst of planning a “It was literally hovering over our beef cat-
family reunion when the tle—we have 50 beef cattle in the pasture next to
big D Day milestone hit our house and it appeared to be landing,” Andrea
the media for several days says.
All area
leading up to the June 6 The cows do not seem bothered in the least,
anniversary. In print and Andrea says. In fact, as the ballon drifts toward
Photo provided
over the air, some of the the earth, the cows are right on its trail.
Tri-City Times names All few remaining World War “It was the cutest thing ever,” Andrea says.
Area Girls’ Track Team, II veterans shared stories “The cows following it, chasing it, and then it
...see page 15 and memories of the Ardeth Walton and Maxine Savage celebrate lands right in the middle of the pasture. The cows
momentous day in 1944 their 75th high school reunion at the Imlay City were just sitting there, watching.”
when more than 160,000 BB restaurant last week. It’s a peaceful landing, Andrea says, adding
TRI-CITY Allied troops converged in
France to challenge Nazi Walton both graduated on board. They were deter-
that it appeared to be planned.
“I didn’t get the impression that they were
Germany in the Battle of from Imlay City High mined to make it happen. frantic at all,” Andrea says.
TIMES Normandy.
The stories reminded
School that year.
She thought it would
On Thursday, June 27,
Ardeth, Maxine and family
Awakened from his slumber, Mason doesn’t
mind at all. He enjoys the unique sight.
ONLINE Sara that 1944 was also a
big year for members of
be a great idea to arrange a
75th high school reunion
members converged at the
Imlay City BB Family
Apparently, so do the cattle.
“He was like ‘Mom, the cows are chasing it,’
her family. Her mom, for the pair, and the three Restaurant for the celebra- because they were literally in a herd chasing it,”
tricitytimes-online.com Maxine Savage, and Judy’s other remaining class- tion. Andrea says. “They thought it was the coolest
mother-in-law Ardeth mates. Judy jumped right Notable community thing. They didn’t seem afraid.”
members Senator Kevin With all those big animals setting their sights
Daley, Imlay City Schools on the balloon and the pair of riders in the bas-
FACEBOOK Superintendent Dr. Stu
Cameron, and Imlay City
ket, Andrea has just one question.
“I wondered what they were thinking,” she
Alumni Association coor- grins.
facebook.com dinator Marilyn Swihart About 10 minutes later a truck shows up and
/Tricitytimes/ joined in as well. picks up the pair of passengers in the balloon.
Daley presented the The experience was like a little gift on a
grads with special procla- beautiful summer morning, Andrea says. With a
mations and Cameron job in sales, Andrea’s on the road a lot, and on a
The Tri-City Times handed both women lots of recent trip to Holly to pick up some supplies, she
is printed on Imlay City Spartan swag. passes by a place that’s giving hot air balloon
recycled paper Swihart passed along col- rides.
orful fresh flower bou- “And literally two days later one lands in my
Photo provided
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Operation C.A.R.E. in effect this 4th of July suspects and turned those items over to the
Michigan State Police Crime Lab for processing.
The results are pending.
TRI-CITY AREA — “We know that wearing Police, and is one of the includes participation from Howe said there’s no evidence to suggest the
The Michigan State Police a seat belt can save your nation’s longest-running police agencies affiliated two incidents are related.
(MSP) is reminding motor- life; buckle up every single traffic safety initiatives. It with the International Anyone with information about either of these
ists to make safe driving a time and never get behind focuses on deterring the Association of Chiefs of cases is asked to contact Lt. Gary Parks at 810-
priority during the upcom- the wheel after drinking.” three main causes of high- Police (IACP). 245-1382.
ing Fourth of July holiday. The official Fourth of way fatalities: aggressive
Troopers will be on the July holiday period begins driving, impaired driving
roads, joining their coun- at 12:01 a.m. on and failure to use occupant
terparts from across the
country in the international
Wednesday, July 3, and
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Sunday, July 7. Last year,
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Spectators and participants line up to take in Jeremy Schroeder helps magician Jonathon The name says it all for this unique vehicle—
the action at the Scouts’ Pinewood Derby LaChance on stage during LaChance’s one of the many on display at the Car Show on
races on Saturday. Saturday afternoon show. Saturday.
Photo by Maria Brown
With the help of audience members, Tim Muxlow (right) shows off one
of his reticulated pythons during a presentation on Saturday afternoon.
During the two-day event, attendees could also tour Muxlow’s Mobile Food vendors, inflatables, plus carnival rides and games lined Main
Reptile Zoo. Street during the two-day event.
Photo by Mike Mercier
Plenty happening at
City, where thousands of events start at 7 p.m. and
local kids and adults merge will feature: Midway glows and bustles with activity at
each year to celebrate the •Figure 8 Trailer Races last year’s Eastern Michigan State Fair in
summer season. on Tuesday, July 23. Imlay City.
cover the beauty of Seven at the nature center, then encouraged to bring along •August 8: The Jason
Ponds. Please register continue the walk. All bird- their own lawn chairs and Charles Band, sponsored
online. Limit 2 persons for watching levels are wel- blankets to enjoy the show. by Gearmaster of Almont.
each tour. come. Bring your binocu- Refreshments will be •August 15: The “Rock
The Lapeer Symphony Orchestra draws big
•Summer Bird Walk #2 lars, a snack, and a beverage. available for purchase from of Ages” Big Band will be
crowd to Almont’s Community Park during
at Jonathan Woods & Please register online for Almont Lions Club mem- back, sponsored by the
previous performance in the Park Board’s
Richie Pond on Wednesday, this walk. bers beneath the pavilion. Mobil X station.
‘Music in the Park’ series.
July 10 at 7 a.m. •Yoga at the Ponds: In the event of inclem- •August 22: The sum-
Mid-summer can be a Peaceful Moon Yoga on ent weather, the concert mer concert series con- Almont Community For more information
challenging time to go bird- Wednesdays through July will be moved inside the cludes with a performance Park is located on Water about the 2019 Almont
ing. Thick foliage makes 24 from 6-7 p.m. Almont Lions Hall at the by the Hackwells, spon- Street, a quarter-mile east Music in the Park series,
birds difficult to see, and Unwind, rejuvenate, and foot of Water Street and sored by the Yarbrough of Main Street (M-53) near call the Almont Village
since most birds are no lon- relax with Catherine “Cat” adjacent to Almont Insurance Group. downtown Almont. Offices at 810-798-8528.
ger singing their courtship or Minolli and the ‘Peaceful
territorial songs, they may Moon’ series.
be impossible to hear. On These classes are
this walk the group will designed for newcomers and
retreat to the shady trails of beginning yoga students
Jonathan Woods, where they and/or those who wish to
may see Scarlet Tanager, become re-acquainted with
Northern Waterthrush, the practice. Participants
Ovenbird, and Red-headed will experience the mind,
Woodpecker, among others body, and spirit connection
or, at the least, have a nice while learning basic yoga
walk in the beautiful sum- poses. Participants should
mer woods. On the return to wear comfortable clothing
the nature center they’ll stop and bring a yoga mat or a
at the Richie Pond Preserve, blanket. Please register
where grassland birds like online or stop by the nature
Bobolink, Eastern center. Drop in fee is $10.
Meadowlark, and Vesper •••••
Sparrow may be seen. All The fee for most pro-
birdwatching levels are wel- grams is the regular admis-
come. Bring your binocu- sion fee ($3.00 adults, no
lars, a snack, a beverage, and charge for children 12 and
be prepared for summer under, no charge for mem-
birding. Attendees will meet bers), unless otherwise
at Seven Ponds and carpool noted. Additional informa-
over to Jonathan Woods. tion can be found on the
Please register online. nature center’s website,
•Prairie Stroll on www.sevenponds.org.
Sunday, July 21 at 3 p.m. Please pre-register for
Earl’s Prairie will be in events using the nature cen-
top form during this time of ter’s website or by stopping
the year. Join naturalists as in to Seven Ponds.
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Saturday’s event included inflatables
enjoy the ‘Barn Bash’ hosted by Ag for the kids, live entertainment via the
Community Relief. Richard Lynch Band, a special barbeque
A local effort to help farmers on a dinner, vendors, displays, and much more.
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all involved with the Michigan Busker Fest. munity and out-of-towners on the event. I feel it’s
ummer weather is finally upon us, and Michigan Busker Fest this There were a lot of who came and explored going bring more people to
for a lot of folks that means firing up year, we had such a strong laughs, smiles, and cheer- Imlay City and saw what Imlay City.
the barbeques, and celebrating with committee, and every sin- ing heard throughout Imlay we have to offer. Without Look for information
fireworks displays, particularly this week- gle member volunteered City on June 14-15 and it Chamber members, spon- in the Tri-City Times and
countless hours to make was a wonderful thing to sors, volunteers, and the on the Imlay City Chamber
end. The safest way to enjoy a fireworks sure the festival went off see. community, we wouldn’t of Commerce Facebook
show is to watch one conducted by a profes- without a hitch. On Friday, the weather be able to have a festival page regarding start dates
sional. Though fireworks are legal, they Committee members was beautiful, and even the that is fun for the whole for meetings aimed at
bring with them many risks. are Barbara Yockey, Rob the clouds and rain didn’t family. planning of the 2020
According to the National Safety Mette, Jen Hill, Ian Kempf, keep everyone away on Another thank you to Michigan Busker Fest for
Julie Salsido, Kim Saturday for all of the fes- Tri-City Times for doing a all that would like to get
Council, eight people died and more than Jorgensen, Doug tivities! story every single week involved.
12,000 were injured badly enough to require Halabicky, Debra Battani, I would also like to about the festival to let Thank you again!
medical treatment for fireworks-related inci- Andrea Mette, Randy Hall, thank Heritage Church for everyone know all the —Shannon Hamel
dents in 2017. Fifty percent of those injuries Allen Rosenbalm, Leah the many volunteers they goings on for the two-day Executive Director
were to children and young adults under the Mills and Heidi Schluessler. brought our way—around event and always being a Imlay City Chamber
I appreciate all they have 31 people! They were big supporter. of Commerce
age of 20. Two-thirds—some 67%—of inju- done for this festival and happy and willing to vol- The Michigan Busker Imlay City
ries took place from June 16 to July 16. The
majority of the incidents occurred when
amateurs attempted to use professional-
grade, homemade or other illegal fireworks
Creed over Deed or Deed over Creed?
It is said that the sig- one behaves is more impor- after listening to NPR the Gospel.’ We could have
or explosives. But an estimated 1,200 inju- nificant difference between tant than what one believes. interviewing a doctor for spent the money for aid to
ries were from less powerful devices like Christianity and Judaism is That distinction frustrates children who are in the these children.
small firecrackers and sparklers. the relative importance of some Christians as illus- United States illegally Why are we not collect-
You may be surprised to learn that fire- faith. For the Christian, it is trated in a letter written by through no fault of their ing urgently needed basics
works cause an average of 18,500 fires each “Creed” over “Deed.” Mary Anne Kraft of own, I was appalled. for these children? They
What one believes is ulti- Bloomfield Hills that Where are the Churches did not ask to be brought
year, including 1,300 structure fires, 300 mately more important appeared in the June 30, who should be aiding these here. What would Jesus
vehicle fires and nearly 17,000 other fires. than what one does. For 2019 edition of The Detroit children? My Church spent say?
For those who choose to use legal fire- Jews, it is the opposite: Free Press: a large amount of money Respectfully,
works, the National Safety Council offers “Deed” over “Creed.” I am an 80-year-old sending out a very extrava- —Eric Flinn
the following tips to help ensure a safe What one does and how grandmother of six, and gant brochure to ‘Unleash Almont Twp.
show:
•Never allow young children to handle
fireworks
New website aimed at lead safety education
•Older children should use them only To help educate Environment, Great Lakes, by lead pipes, certain home Michigan.gov/MILeadSafe
under close adult supervision Michiganders about the and Energy and MDHHS remedies and is used in for more information
sources of lead in and about the state’s new Lead some hobbies and occupa- —Lynn Sutfin
•Never use fireworks while impaired by around their homes and and Copper Rule and avail- tions. There is no safe level Michigan Dept. of Health
drugs or alcohol how to protect their health, able resources. of lead in the blood. & Human Services
•Anyone using fireworks or standing the Michigan Department Michigan adopted one Visit the website Lansing
nearby should wear protective eyewear of Health and Human of the nation’s toughest
Services (MDHHS) has lead rules for drinking
•Never hold lighted fireworks in your
hands
launched a new statewide
awareness campaign.
water in 2018 that requires
removal of lead service
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•Never light them indoors
•Only use them away from people, hous-
The goal of the cam-
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Department of drinking water if supplied Second prize is also LETTER page 9
lied, or lingered at any one my own Lavender Farm, and also happens in a small town,”
given point, there’s been practice held special workshops at indeed just as much hap-
dormancy. The creativity here in remote locations in nature. pens here as happens in the
and growth that comes the beau- Every sign is pointing city. Maybe even more,
from change is sparked, at
least for me, by those
tiful
Peaceful
Observations in ink... down the Peaceful Moon
Road, and every experience
because we have a local
paper to tell about it. Peaceful Moon yogis in Warrior Pose as yours
changes—which I’m still Moon Catherine Minolli has been something to I’ve learned about risk- truly leads class with glorious view at Seven
learning to embrace as I let Studio learn and grow from. Some taking from a person who’s Ponds Nature Center last week.
the journey unfold. And as inside of the lessons aren’t all taken many—my boss—
such, the path is becoming Extreme Dance in Imlay warm and fuzzy, and and from a work family and share feedback on your space. Thank you so very
clear. City’s Kroger Plaza. there’ve been bumps along that puts their all into what recollections over the much!
As Robert Frost so I teach basic yoga at the way. But each is an they do, week-in-and- years. Email
aptly put it, there’s “a road Seven Ponds Nature opportunity to validate week-out. Most of all, I’ve As always, I am pro- cminolli@pageone-inc.com
diverged in a yellow Center, where 16 or more what I know, to follow my learned about communi- foundly grateful to all or call me at 810-724-2615
wood,” and I’m about to students turn out like gut intuition and to always ty—the real life people who’ve stopped by this if you’d like to share.
choose the one less trav- clockwork for each six- be grateful. who are always there, who
eled by so here goes: week session to enjoy the This job here has been are consistently supporting
In September, I will
retire from my post here at
benefits of the practice in
the absolute glory of
much the same. In the
20-plus years I’ve pounded
others through all of the
ups and downs of the daily Guest Columnist
Tri-City Times to walk the nature. the keyboard, and earlier grind. Have a differing opinion about a hot topic? Want to further explain
Peaceful Moon Yoga path I led the Imlay City the pavement, for local sto- What a grand adven- your side of the story? You can share your thoughts by being a guest
that’s unfolded before me. Boys’ Varsity Basketball ries I’ve learned and expe- ture it has been. In the columnist. Anyone may submit a guest column, but we ask that the
I’m into my second-and-a- team in a modified version rienced much along the coming weeks I hope to information be accurate. The columns can be a maximum of three
half year of being the of the ‘Half Moon Series,’ way. take a look back at some of typed, double-spaced pages. Send them to: Tri-City Times, P.O. Box
owner/teacher, and oppor- and this year I’ve been I’ve learned there are the stories that have stuck 278, Imlay City, MI, 48444 or run the idea by the editor by calling
tunities continue to open invited to share the practice lots of interesting people with me over the 20-plus 810-724-2615 or email them to: tct@pageone-inc.com. The newspa-
per reserves the right to edit or reject any column considered inap-
up. As the clock stops for with the football team, too. with equally interesting years I’ve written for TCT. propriate for publication.
no one, I feel it’s the right I’ve taught classes at a stories to tell. And learned And of course, to welcome
Page 9-TRI-CITY TIMES-JULY 3, 2019
H appy birthday,
America!
On July 2, 1776, the Day each July 4th.
Indepen-
dence
a day of tradition. People
place American flags on
the graves of veterans as a
you are drinking alcohol,
do so responsibly and do
not get behind the wheel of
er fireworks except on the
following days after 11
a.m.:
celebrate our independence
and bring everyone togeth-
er.
Second Continental The Fourth of July is tribute to our fallen heroes a car or boat. •Dec. 31 until 1 a.m. Fortunately for you
Congress voted to approve more than just a date. It is and in remembrance of the If you are using your on Jan. 1 and me, we live in an area
a resolution of indepen- a joyous time to celebrate true cost of freedom. own fireworks, be sure to •Saturday and Sunday that loves to celebrate this
dence. Then on July 4, the our freedom, show our Others choose to host a obey all local laws regard- immediately preceding American holiday and
official Declaration of pride in our country and cookout, watch or partici- ing their use. Always use Memorial Day until 11:45 show pride in what our
Independence was adopted remember the declaration pate in parades or load up fireworks outdoors in a p.m. country has grown to
with those famous words that gave birth to liberty in the car and make a trip to clear area, away from •June 29 to July 4, and become. I hope everyone
written by Thomas the world. the beach with friends and buildings and vehicles, and July 5 if the date falls on a in the 31st District has an
Jefferson. Our Founding Each year during the family. keep a bucket of water or Friday or Saturday, until opportunity to get out,
Fathers risked their lives Fourth of July celebrations, I want to remind hose nearby. These tips 11:45 p.m. enjoy the weather, and
and those of their families I have the privilege of par- everyone that while you and others can be found at •Saturday and Sunday honor the founders of our
to stand up against injus- ticipating in community are celebrating at a picnic www.FireworksSafety.org. of Labor Day weekend nation and those who died
tice and tyranny. parades throughout the or parade, on a river or a Also, remember the state until 11:45 p.m. protecting it.
A suburbanite, I fell in
love with Lakeville at
first sight. The quaint com-
Beauty
Road. This
protects
Demand they repair our
road. We’re entitled.”
I declined.
Independence, my kids
will wake up after a (hope-
fully) good night’s sleep in
this
country,
wanting
munity with curvy, tree- native veg- After my favorite grad- actual beds. They’ll have a a better
lined gravel roads called etation er retired from the Road choice of breakfast and safer
my name. within road Commission, another filled foods—cereal, yogurt, life for
After moving ten times
since we married in 1970,
rights of
way. And I
Honest Living... his shoes. He didn’t stop
when I hailed him. Neither
eggs and pancakes—and
then get to lounge around
their pre-
cious Connecting the dots...
my husband and I found
our new home in 1987 on a
adored
Paula’s two
Iris Lee Underwood did the guy who replaced
him. I envisioned a photo
for awhile before I con-
vince them to get dressed.
children
too—a Maria Brown
former sheep farm planted little girls with a red line through my Although I’ll suggest it, life filled
in alfalfa. There, we broke who my two teenage face tacked to a bulletin they probably won’t brush with soccer balls, too
ground and built our little daughters babysat. board in the Road their teeth. many crayons and relaxed
house. Several years later, Liz Commission’s office. Sign along road vali- If the weather’s nice holiday mornings. I can’t
The weekend after we and Paula moved away This May, the perennial dates its glory. we’ll head outside where fathom the anguish they
moved in, two women with their families. I was problem of rainfall eroding they’ll have their choice of and their children must
stood on our front porch. on my own to learn the the entrance of our drive- explanation of his depart- riding bikes, swinging on feel at being separated and
One held a beautiful layer ropes of living on a dirt way pushed me over the ment’s workload, he swings or playing in the how that only adds to the
cake with “Welcome” road that collapses into edge. After an estimate to assessed the problem and sandbox. At some point in trauma of the violence
scribed in blue icing. cavernous potholes come install a culvert that would determined the fix. By the day, I’ll probably they were seeking to
“Hello!” the brunette March and ruts like a sacrifice our ancient oak, I day’s end, three loads of grumble about soccer balls escape.
said and turned west. “I’m washboard in summer. called Addison Township crushed asphalt laid pre- and sand shovels littered As a nation we must
Liz, your first neighbor that “Love it or leave it,” and Oakland Country Road pared to direct rainfall around the yard and mar- do better to assist these
way, in the ranch.” locals said. Commission staff for con- from our driveway. vel at the extreme amount people, especially the chil-
“And I’m Paula, your So I embraced my sultation. Dear Reader, now we of crayons our household dren. Crossing the border
second neighbor that way,” muddy car and our road’s Soon, a burly young wait for rain. Patience claims. to seek asylum is legal and
the blonde said. “We baked idiosyncrasies. I hailed the man showed up on our annulled the tyranny of I’ll have to break up a continuing to separate
this cake for your family.” man who drove the grader porch wearing a caution entitlement. Grace and squabble or two through- those families is heartless
“Thank you! Won’t you and thanked him. vest with a gold chain and mercy grant reason and out the course of the day and unnecessary. Not pro-
please come in?” I asked. “I’ve done this route cross around his neck. He understanding. but I’ll also smile at the viding those children with
“Oh no,” said Liz. for thirty years,” he’d say. smiled big. How I’d love to see my way my two kids interact. the necessities like tooth-
“We’ll get better acquaint- “All these roads were once “You must be from the old neighbors again. The oldest watches over brushes, diapers or some-
ed some other time.” cow paths, you know. Road Commission,” I said. Email Iris at her little brother with a thing other than a foil
And we did. They’re not engineered and After an apology and irisleeu@sbcglobal.net. vigilance on par with a blanket to sleep with is
seasoned parent and her cruel and un-American.
T heodicy is an attempt
to explain why a sup-
posedly-loving God would
like pieces of garbage. It
may not be particularly
common nowadays, but
like a
mafia
don,
the gift of fire from
Prometheus. There is a
stark contrast between the
Michigan, 48060.
Hunter Hospitality
Blue Water Hospice Home.
Proceeds from this raf-
allow evil to spread not so long ago human which is two stories, though they House (HHH) is a local fle will help the HHH
throughout the world. beings engaged in this plain to both share the glories of nonprofit, providing free endowment fund continue
lodging and abundant ame- to build to a level that can
Why, if an omnipotent and madness; human beings see in his misogyny. Eve brought
nities in two homes near hopefully one day sustain
loving God watches over that were said to be oper- motiva- about man’s descent from both hospitals in Port the needs of the guests and
us, does wickedness so
freely prevail? If God is
ating under the watchful
eyes of a loving God.
tion for
giving
The Idiopathic Truth... heavenly-commune with
God by opening her
Huron. Guests are adults these homes. We are truly
with hospitalized loved blessed to have two hospi-
real, why did he devise The story of Pandora is an Pandora Tim Galbraith mouth. Pandora did the ones or treatment of their tality homes in our com-
homicide, genocide, and example of theodicy. life. In equivalent by opening a own. People needing a munity.
infanticide? I mean, we Pandora, according to the Bible, jar, which, due to mis- place to stay in town before For more information
have a word for the mass Greek mythology, was the God gives man (Adam) a translation came to be a medical procedure or sur- please visit hunterhospitali-
murder of babies. I’m not first human woman, creat- woman (Eve) for the sake called a box. Theology, gery are also welcome at tyhouse.com, or call 810-
talking about abortion. ed by Hephaestus at the of companionship. In theodicy, and misogyny HHH, as are those with 824-3679.
I’m talking about newborn direction of Zeus. The Greek mythology, Zeus aside, being an addict is loved ones in local medical —Tracy Willard
baby girls being tossed king of gods had a bent gives man a woman to facilities, such as Marwood Hospitality House
into rivers or thrown away toward handling business punish him for accepting Addiction page 12 Nursing and Rehab and the Port Huron
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Town Talk
Editor’s note: Due to space 810-441-0322 for more info. Numerous locations and call Julie at 810-388-0868. to schedule an appointment
constraints announcements
will be posted one week in Free Meals, Food Orchards' Cupboard Food
dates available. For more
info and to sign up call the For those that have experi-
please call 810-667-0448.
advance of the event. Notices Pantry is open the 3rd Family Literacy Center at enced the death of a loved Free hearing and vision
must be received in writing by First Congregational Saturday of every month 9 810-664-2737. one, a support group is avail- screens for children of pre-
noon Monday prior to the Church, United Church of a.m.-noon. Food distributed able facilitated by a trained school age are available at
Christ, of Imlay City oper- at 74903 McKay Rd., Bruce United Hospice Service the Lapeer County Health
publication date.
ates a Food Pantry every
Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4
Twp., 586-336-4673. www.
orchardsonline.org.
Support Groups (UHS) bereavement volun-
teer. Marlette Regional
Department. To schedule an
appointment please call 810-
For Senior Citizens p.m. The pantry is open to Woman's life Chapter 855 Hospital, 2770 Main Street 667-0448 or 810-245-5549.
c
(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
AREA UNITED
St. Paul’s Holy Redeemer Light of Christ p.m.; Auxiliary Meetings 1st
Saturday of every month, 10
Lutheran Church Lutheran Church Community a.m.
4538 Dryden Rd. • Dryden, MI
Church
(ELCA)
METHODIST
810-796-3951 Almont/Dryden Masons
200 North Cedar (M-53) 4411 Newark Road meets 7 p.m. every 2nd
Imlay City, MI Attica, MI 48412 www.lutheransonline.com/holyred 2720 Winslow Road Thursday of the month at
8:00 am - BIBLE CLASS
810-724-1200 810-724-2702 9:30 am - WORSHIP Imlay City, MI 48444 Masonic Center in Almont.
CHURCHES
email: nlcc@newlifechristian.net 11:00 am - SUNDAY SCHOOL & 1 Mile South of I-69 Overpass
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. BIBLE CLASS The Imlay City American
www.newlifechristian.net
Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ALL WELCOME!!! Sunday Worship 10:30 am Legion Post 135 meets the
Pastor Tim Martin Pastor Steven Helms
Pastor Alan Casillas Sunday 10 a.m. Service 19 Christian Preschool Available Phone: 810-724-6999 2nd and last Wednesdays of
19 19 19 the month at 7:00 p.m. The
Attica U.M.C. Capac Imlay City Almont BLESSED HOPE
19
post is located at 212 E.
Third Street. Contact them
27 Elk Lake Road, Attica, MI U.M.C. C.R.C. First Baptist Church BAPTIST CHURCH at 810-724-1450 or ameri-
(810) 724-0690 14952 Imlay City Rd., Capac 395 N. Cedar (M-53) canlegionpost135@frontier.
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m Church 810-395-2112 www.imlaycitycrc.org Wayne Boyd, Pastor 1635 Berville Road, Allenton, MI
Phone: (586) 784-5854 com.
Attica Food Bank: Sunday School - 9:15 am - All Ages Worship 10:00 a.m. 881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888 Sunday School - 10:00 am
Serving those in 48412, Sunday Service: 10:30 am Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Sunday Bible Classes: 9:45 am Sunday Worship - 11:00 am The Evening Star Quilt
2-4 pm, 2nd & 4th Monday Junior Church and Nursery Available Youth Ministry Worship Services Eve. Service - 6:30 pm Guild meets the last
of the month. MOPS Program 10:30 am & 6:00 pm
Community Dinner:
Bible Studies Every
Community Men’s & Women’s Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm Wed. Service - 6:30 pm Wednesday of each month at
Monday and Tuesday Evenings fbc@airadvantage.net Christian School K-12 the Davison Senior Center,
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 4-6 pm Bible Studies
Tuesday Morning Live Webcasting Sunday all worship services A Warm Welcome Awaits You! 10135 Lapeer Rd. in
Pastor Ron Rouse 9:30 am 11:00 am 810-724-4315 over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont
www.atticaumc.org 19
Come as you are - everyone is welcome!
19 19
Come Grow With Us! 19 Proclaiming the Sovereign Grace of God Gayle P. Hortop, Pastor
19
Davison. Meetings start at
6:30 p.m. and doors open at
Dryden Imlay City Sacred Heart - Imlay City
St. Nicholas - Capac Goodland GATEWAY ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 6 p.m. For more info call
U.M.C. U.M.C. ASSEMBLY
(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court • Capac, MI Lisa, 810-358-7294.
Community
Pastor: Rev. Noel Cornelio
Saturday Mass (810) 395-7557
Corner of 4th St. & Almont Ave.
Markets
4:00 pm - St. Nicholas • 6:00 pm - Sacred Heart
5394 Main Street - Dryden
Church 2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City
(Across from the Library) Sunday Masses
9:00 am - Sacred Heart • 11:00 am - St. Nicholas
www.imlayumc.org Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
810-796-3341 Like Us On
6:00 pm (Spanish) - Scared Heart
Weekdays
Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m. Worship 2008 N. Van Dyke Evening Service - 5:00 p.m.
Pastor Patricia Hoppenworth Tuesday at St. Nicholas at 8:30 am
Wednesday at Sacred Heart at 10 am Every Sunday The Lapeer
Nursery Available
Imlay City, MI 48444 Wednesday Family Night - 6:30 p.m.
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Jr. Church for K-5th grade First Thursdays at St. Nicholas at 7 pm Sunday 10:00 a.m. Center's Flea Market is open
Youth Group 6th-12th grade
First Fridays at Sacred Heart at 7 pm Supervised child care during all services 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. with up to 75
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. 5pm-6:30pm Sundays
First Saturdays at Sacred Heart at 8 am
Confessions 810.724.1747 Sunday School
booths inside and outside
Phone: 810-724-8110 9:00 a.m. September thru May
Worship Service: 10:00 am19
Saturdays 3 pm St. Nicholas • 5:30 pm Sacred Heart
EVERYONE WELCOME! Rev. Dr. Marcel Allen Lamb
First Saturdays at 7:30 am at Sacred Heart Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist Staffed Nursery During Worship selling a huge variety of
19 810-724-0687 Sundays at 5:30 pm before the Spanish Mass 19
19 19 19
items to the public. For
West Berlin Imlay City Family of First Congregational Church information on space rent-
als, call 810-347-7915. Low
Church of Christ Christ United Church of Christ
U.M.C. 670 N. Van Dyke
Lutheran Church - 201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI
rental prices on inside and
outside space. There is no
Imlay City, MI 48444 275 Bancroft - Imlay City
905 Holmes Rd. - Allenton, MI Sunday Service Missouri Synod 810-798-8855 admission charge. For gen-
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service eral information on the Flea
Corner of Almont Road Bible Study (all ages) 10:00am 7191 Imlay City Road, Imlay City
at 10:15 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00am Bible Study - 9:00 am 810-724-6207 Market, Lapeer Center
810-395-2409 1st Sunday of the
Month Evening Service 2:30pm
Worship Time - 10:30 am fccic@5thandbancroft.com Nursery available and Jr. Church
for ages 3 thru 5th grade
room rentals and catering,
Children’s Church - 10:30 am Facebook: @FirstCongregationalUCC.ImlayCity call 810-664-2109, email lap-
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Classes (all ages) 7:00pm Contemporary Service - Wednesdays 7:00 pm www.fccuccimlay.org Jr./Sr. High Youth Group ~ Sunday’s 6-8pm
810-724-3306 SALT Program ~ Tues. & Thurs. 4-5:30pm eercenter@gmail.com or see
Rev. Curtis Clarke COME WORSHIP WITH US!
Phone 810-724-2620 “No matter who you are or where you are Pre-School - 5th grade www.LapeerCenter.org.
19 John Barker, Minister lutheranfamilyofchrist.org on life’s journey, you are welcome here!” Pastor William King
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Photo provided
year. restored to 18 mills their roofing project fund administrators receiving a
The budget, approved ($17,000) and extra funds as in past years. “highly effective” rating
at their June 24 meeting, by adding a preschool sec- After amendments to during their evaluations.
assumes an enrollment of tion ($41,000) and antici- the 2018-19 budget, Imlay •The board approved
1,980 and a per pupil pated growth in their popu- City Schools’ fund balance contracts with unions rep- Imlay City Schools Supt. Stu Cameron pres-
increase of $180 per pupil. lar latchkey services stood at 10.3 percent. They resenting teachers and ents Spartan swag to Class of 1944 alums
All employees will see a ($11,000). anticipate to add monies support staff and those Ardeth Walton (left) and Maxine Savage (right)
one percent wage increase The district has opted back to that savings account employees not represented as Senator Kevin Daley and family members
and teachers and adminis- to create a coordinator posi- in the new fiscal year and, by a union including admin- Gary and Warren Walton look on.
trators will see a full step tion for their Early Learning come June 2020, project istrators and the superinten-
increase.
With the retirement of
one teacher and one bus
Center, restore a full-time
secretarial position at
Weston Elementary and
that fund will stand at 11.5
to 12 percent.
In other meeting mat-
dent.
•Members gave the
okay for cooperative agree-
Grads: Members of
driver, Imlay City Schools
will reduce one section in
start paying a portion of the
new high school counselor
ters:
•The board approved
ments with the Dryden
school district for joint
Class of 1944 reunite
first grade and eliminate position made possible teacher Bob Beebe and wrestling and competitive from page 1
one bus run. through their partnership Greg Irwin’s request to take cheer programs.
Along with Ardeth and cessful.
nizer Jennifer Vasich- unknown if they were suc- long life,” Ardeth said.
IMLAY CITY — The Keene.
Michigan Lavender “It’s like a breath of
Festival got it’s start in
Romeo in 2002 but as the
fresh air to work with this
venue.” Sisters on the Fly will host a vintage camper Theft: Million dollar ring
number of vendors and vis-
itors have grown with each
The Michigan Lavender
Festival opens at 4 p.m. on
display or “Glamping Village” at the Michigan
Lavender Festival next week at the Eastern
Michigan State Fairgrounds.
busted, linked to Imlay
passing year, organizers Thursday, July 11 and
have had to search for more wraps up Saturday, July from page 1
spacious grounds to host 13 at 6 p.m. The festival year the festival is partner- paella to shawarma.
this three-day event. will feature an artist ing with Guernsey Farm Special guests include of the male suspects in a involved investigation that
For the first time in it’s and makers market, work- Dairy to launch lavender wellness advocates Dr. surveillance video in a sto- has led to these arrests and
17 year history, the festival shops and seminars, ice cream and lemonade Eric and Sabrina Zielinski; len truck they were using charges.”
will call the Eastern free kids activities, a food products. Girl Talk with K who will to steal a trailer from a
Michigan State Fairgrounds truck gathering and free Kids events will include host Detroit’s Future Is Byron Township construc- DPW missing items
home this year from July shuttle service to Imlay Mad Lavender Scientist Female Women’s
11-13. City’s own Indigo Lavender performances, a petting Entrepreneurial Fireside tion business in Kent The following items
“Fair Manager Ian Farm. zoo, local author storytimes Chat and Sisters on the County. were reported as missing
Kempf has been incredible Vasich-Keene hosted and several DIY demon- Fly, an outdoor adventure from the Imlay City
to work with. He has a big her first festival in her strations. group for women who are A trail of criminality DPW garage. They include
heart and truly cares about Romeo boutique shop and The food truck gather- providing a vintage camper According to investiga- two Stihl chain saws val-
the people in this commu- for the last seven years, it’s ing will feature more than a display. tors, the theft ring had ued at $1,500; two Stihl
nity. He has gone the extra been held at Blake’s Farm dozen eateries that will For more information, struck at least six times in backpack blowers, $1,000;
mile to welcome us and put in Armada. serve up everything from visit michiganlavenderfes- Kent County, six in Ottawa two Stihl cut-off saws,
a lot of effort into connect- This is also the first pierogies and gelato to tival.net. County, along with loca- $2,000; 1 Stihl walk-
tions in Frankenmuth, behind cut-off saw; $3,000;
Average tax refund on rise from last year Fremont, Midland, Taylor
and Imlay City.
Imlay City Police
two Honda generators,
$2,000; two Dewalt cord-
less drills, $500; one
TRI-CITY AREA — required additional review years is due to the state year. Taxpayers have four
More than 3.3 million state and were processed within Treasury Department pro- years to file a return and Chief Scott Pike believes Dewalt 3/8” impact, $150;
income tax refunds were two to six weeks. cessing returns in the year claim an outstanding the suspects lodged in two battery chargers; one
processed for the 2018 tax “Refunds are important they are received. Few tax refund. Kent County Jail are the Dewalt 1/2” impact, $200;
year that provided taxpay- to Michigan taxpayers,” returns are being carried Those who have not same individuals who one Dewalt cordless
ers with over $1.9 billion, State Treasurer Rachael over into the following filed and owe taxes should broke into and stole Sawzall, $150; and miscel-
according to the Michigan Eubanks said. year. file immediately to avoid equipment from Imlay laneous copper tubing, val-
Department of Treasury. “Our team worked dili- Taxpayer calls to the further penalties and inter- City’s DPW garage in ued at $325.
As of mid-June, the gently during peak filing Individual Income Tax est. The state Treasury May. Pike is not yet sure if
average taxpayer refund times to ensure refunds Information Line were Department can work with “From what I have any of the items taken
was $571, up from last were issued promptly and answered within 2 minutes individuals to design a pay- gleaned from the informa- from the DPW garage will
year’s $552 average. To calls for assistance were 15 seconds, down from 5 ment plan if needed. tion from Kent County be among the items recov-
date, more than 4.8 million answered. I am proud of minutes 6 seconds in 2015. To learn more about
returns have been pro- our team and look forward The state Treasury Michigan’s Individual and Michigan State ered.
cessed by the state Treasury to continuing to identify Department estimates more Income Tax, go to www. Police, I have a high “From what I under-
Department, with 91% ways to serve taxpayers than 500,000 taxpay- michigan.gov/incometax or degree of certainty that stand, they have truckloads
reviewed and finalized better for next year.” ers–10%–have still not follow the state Treasury these are the same people,” of stolen property to sort
within two weeks of receipt. A decrease in filed tax filed state income tax Department on Twitter at Pike said on Monday. through,” said Pike. “It
The remaining 9% returns over the past five returns for the 2018 tax @MITreasury. “This has been a very long, could be awhile.”
Dandy K:
from page 1
erations.
Along with the gift of
the hot air balloon landing,
Andrea says she feels espe-
cially gifted with five sons.
Each of them pull more
than their weight on the
farm.
Dillon is studying agri-
culture at Michigan State
University; Colton is a
2019 graduate of Almont
High School working in
the construction field;
Landon, 16, is a junior at
AHS, Trenton will start his
freshman year there.
10-year-old Mason rounds
out the crew.
Both Andrea and Ken
work full time jobs along
with running the organic
beef cattle farm.
Photo by Andrea Kruse
Legal Announcements
ATTICA Bellaire, MI on July 9 and 10. Roll
call vote taken, all ayes, motion car-
The purpose of the hearing will
be to consider the application by Greg
from the Issuing Office as described
below.
following:
1. The Elliott-Larsen Civil
viewed on the bidding section of the
Spicer Group website at www.spicer-
TOWNSHIP ried. & Tricia Dennis for a Special Land Bidding Documents also may be Rights Act,1976 PA 453,as amended. group.com. Use the Bid Form in the
ATTICA TOWNSHIP Moved and seconded to appoint Use Request from Section 11.3 (T) for examined at ROWE Professional 2. The Persons with Disabilities specifications for submittal of sealed
BOARD Cara Ann Capizzo to fill the vacancy the purpose of having an open air Services Company located at 540 S. Civil Rights Act,1976 PA 220, as bid. All addendums will also be
MINUTES OF on the Planning Commission Board business in a B-3 (General Business) Saginaw Street, Suite 200, Flint, MI amended. posted to this website. The Contractor
JUNE 13, 2019 that expires March 31, 2021. Vote District to be located at 613 N. Cedar 48502; Dodge Data & Analytics; 3. Section 504 of the Federal is responsible for ensuring all adden-
The meeting was called to order taken, ayes all, motion carried Street, Imlay City, MI 48444 on prop- Construction Association of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, P.L. dums have been received and
at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Ochadleus. Fire - none erty identified as tax parcel number Michigan; Builders Exchange of 93-112, 87 Stat. 394, as amended, acknowledged prior to submittal of
Present were: Clerk Herpolsheimer, Park - The track has been I20-27-609-040-00, I20-27-608-040- Lansing; Construct Connect; the and regulations promulgated there the bid. No paper copies of these
Treasurer Mason and Trustees Lacey repaired and resurfaced. 00 and I20-27-607-040-00. office of the Imlay Township, 682 under. documents will be available for pur-
and Madeline. Absent: none. The min- Planning Commission - Rowe Comments may be submitted in North Fairgrounds Road, Imlay City, 4. The Americans with chase.
utes of May 9, 2019 Regular Board Engineering reviewed Starr Mining's writing or in person. Persons with MI 48444, on Monday, Wednesday, Disabilities Act of 1990, P.L. 101-336, All questions or comments con-
meeting were approved as presented. annual conditions reports so the pro- disabilities needing accommodations and Friday between the hours of 9 104 Stat. 328 (42 USCA §12101 et cerning plans and specifications are to
The agenda was approved as present- cess of applying for a four year min- for effective participation should con- a.m. and 1 p.m.; and the office of the seq), as amended, and regulations be directed to David Boersma (Project
ed. ing permit extension may go forward. tact the City Clerk a week in advance Engineer, 128 N. Saginaw Street, promulgated there under. Manager), Spicer Group, Inc., at 989-
Correspondence - A memo from Ruth There will be discussion of the use of of the meeting to request mobility, Lapeer, MI 48446 on Monday through Imlay Township, hereinafter 754-4717 or davidb@spicergroup.
Hughes Memorial Library was read storage containers on property at the visual, hearing or other assistance. Friday during regular business hours. called the Owner, reserves the right to com.
and flyers are available to register for June meeting. 27-1 Drawings, Specifications, and reject any or all Proposals and to A pre-bid conference will be
the Lapeer County Emergency Review and pay the bills - other Contract documents for submit- waive any formality or technicality in held on July 8, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. at
Notification System. Moved and seconded to pay the bills:
General Fund - $51,677.46, Public
IMLAY ting a bid must be obtained upon
application at the office of ROWE
any Proposal in the interest of the
Owner.
the Village Offices, 817 N. Main
Street, Almont, MI 48003.
The treasurer report showed a
new balance of: General Fund Safety - $11,313.87, and Fire Fund - TOWNSHIP Professional Services Company, upon Owner: Imlay Township Attendance at the pre-bid conference
$410,469.35 and CDARS savings $17,882.43. Total for bills is IMLAY CITY, MICHIGAN the payment of $40 per set for prints, Date: June 2019 is highly encouraged but is not man-
$203,728.32; ICS $300,370.27; $80,873.76. Roll call vote taken, all IMLAY TOWNSHIP PARK and $30 for portable document format 27-1 datory.
Public Safety $89,484.40, CDARS ayes, motion carried. IMPROVEMENTS (PDF) files which can be obtained OWNER: Village of Almont
$50,932.08; ICS $25,038.50; Fire Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. JOB NO. 19C0038 after completing the Request Bid DDA
A complete copy of the minutes is Package form found at http://www. BY: Kim Schall, Director
Millage $58,114.06; CDARS ADVERTISEMENT
$50,932.08; ICS $20,045.51: Fire available at the Attica Township Hall.
FOR BIDS rowepsc.com/visitor-resources/plan- VILLAGE OF 27-1
Escrow $8,485.86; ICS $41.52 and Nancy Herpolsheimer
Sealed Bids for the construction
holder. Prints and PDF files may be
ALMONT
deposited escrow has $50,023.29. Attica Township Clerk
27-1 of the Imlay Township Park
purchased together for $60. Plans and
specifications will not be ALMONT STREETSCAPE STATE OF
Police Report - 155 calls in May
with 65 handled by the Township
Improvements will be received by mailed/e-mailed until payment is VILLAGE OF ALMONT MICHIGAN
deputies. IMLAY
Imlay Township, at the office of 682
North Fairgrounds Road, Imlay City,
received. The non-refundable fee shall LAPEER COUNTY, PROBATE COURT
be by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, MICHIGAN COUNTY OF
New Business - Moved and sec-
TOWNSHIP Ml 48444, until 11 a.m.. local time on American Express or Discover ADVERTISEMENT
onded to approve the July 1, 2019
through June 30, 2020 budget and BOARD OF REVIEW July 24, 2019, at which time the Bids accepted) or in check form and shall FOR BIDS LAPEER
received will be publicly opened and Estate of Edward Charles Justin,
wage increases as presented at the The Imlay Township 2019 July be drawn payable to ROWE Sealed Bids for the construction
read. The Project consists of con- Deceased. Date of birth: November 1,
May 9th meeting. Roll call vote taken, Board of Review will meet Tuesday, Professional Services Company. The of the Almont Streetscape will be
structing pickle ball courts, fencing, 1943. File No.: 19-039358-DE
ayes 4, nay 1, motion carried. July 16, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Imlay Engineer’s address is ROWE received, by the Village of Almont
and HMA parking lot and pathways. To all creditors:
Owen Tree Service Special Land Township Hall 682 N. Fairgrounds Professional Services Company, 128 DDA at the Village Offices, 817 N.
Principal items of work include Notice to creditors: The dece-
Use: Moved and seconded to deny Road. The July Board of Review will N. Saginaw Street, Lapeer, Ml 48446 Main Street, Almont, MI 48003,
but are not limited to: dent, Edward Charles Justin died
the Owen Tree Service Special Land review Principle Residence and the telephone number is (810) until 3:00 P.M. local time on July 25,
445 Ton HMA parking lot March 21, 2019.
Use. Roll call vote taken, ayes 2, nays Exemptions, Qualified Agricultural 664-9411. Bidding documents must 2019 at which time the Bids received
and pickle ball Creditors of the decedent are
3, motion failed. Exemptions, current year Poverty be purchased from the Engineer. Bids will be publicly opened and read. The
court notified that all claims against the
Moved and seconded to approve Exemptions, Veterans Exemptions, submitted on forms obtained any- Project consists of sidewalk and land-
2,310 Sft Concrete sidewalk estate will be forever barred unless
the Owen Tree Service Special Land and qualified errors of fact. The July where besides the office of ROWE scape improvements.
268 Lft Chain link fence presented to Joyce Justin (or her coun-
Use request as recommended by the Board of Review will not hear appeals Professional Services Company will Each proposal shall be accompa-
560 Syd Aggregate base sel), personal representative, or to
Attica Township Planning on assessment and taxable values. not be accepted. Neither Owner nor nied by certified check or bidder’s
1 Lsum Site furnishings, both the probate court at 622
Commission, subject to the Special 27-2 Engineer will be responsible for full bond in the amount of 5% of the bid.
court coloring, Cambridge Lane, Apt 16, Imlay City,
Conditions recommended by or partial sets of Bidding Documents, Checks shall be drawn payable
pavement marking MI 48444 and the personal represen-
Supervisor Ochadleus. Roll call vote including Addenda if any, obtained to VILLAGE OF ALMONT DDA as
Bids will be received for a single from sources other than the Issuing tative within 4 months after the date
taken, ayes 3, nays 2, motion carried. security for the acceptance of the
Moved and seconded to approve CITY OF prime Contract. Office. Bid security shall be furnished Contract and subject to the conditions
of publication of this notice.
Sally A. Miller
the Owen Tree Service Site Plan as
recommended by the Attica Township
IMLAY CITY The Issuing Office for the
Bidding Documents is: ROWE
in accordance with the Instructions to
Bidders.
stated in the Instructions to Bidders.
The Owner reserves the right to waive
P556756
Planning Commission. Roll call vote
PUBLIC NOTICE Professional Services Company, State or federal funds are being informality in any bid, to reject any or
202 E. 3rd Street
taken, ayes 3, nays 2, motion carried. SPECIAL LAND USE located at 128 N. Saginaw Street, used to assist in construction and rel- all bids, or accept any bid which is
Imlay City, Michigan 48444
Notice is hereby given that the Lapeer, MI 48446. Prospective evant State or federal requirements 810-724-2565
Moved and seconded to autho- considered most favorable to the
Planning Commission of the City of Bidders may examine the Bidding will apply. The Contractor shall June 20, 2019
rize Planning and Zoning Owner.
Imlay City will hold a public hearing Documents at the Issuing Office on adhere to all applicable Federal, State Joyce Justin (or her counsel)
Administrators Lemons and Schultz The issuing Office for the
on the 23rd day of July 2019 at 7:00 Monday through Friday during regu- and local laws, ordinances, rules and 622 Cambridge Lane, Apt. 16
and Planning Commission and ZBA Bidding Documents is: Spicer Group,
p.m., at City Hall, located at 150 N. lar business hours and may obtain regulations prohibiting discrimina- Imlay City, MI 48444
members to attend the conference in Inc. Electronic copies of plans, pro-
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TRI-CITY AREA —
The Attack 16U softball
squad brought home a
seventh-place finish from
the NSA B Championships
recently.
The tournament was
contested June 21-23 in
Davison.
The squad began their
tournament run Friday,
June 21 with a 12-0 win
against North Oakland
A’s.
Photo provided
That was followed by
a 4-0 victory over South
Lyon Stealth; an 8-0 loss
to MSB Jets Black 16U Attack 16U took seventh at the NSA B Championships. They are front
(the eventual third place (L to R) Abigail Thibodeau, Kieryn McLean, Meriah Mason, Seaana
team); and a 6-0 triumph Caudillo, Grace Johnson and Sarah Hall; and back coach John Hall,
against South Lyon Stealth Kayla Rossen, Emma Sellers, Grace Schriber, Emily Ludescher, Amy
16U on Saturday, June 22. Ludescher and assistant coach Erik Johnson.
Photo provided
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loss. inning for a 3-2 loss.
In that contest, Stine Stine finished the tour-
got the save for Diamond nament with a nine for 17
Jaxx. He worked the last performance at the plate.
two innings, allowing no His effort included six sin- Attack 16U won the Summer Slam Tournament recently. They are front Grace Johnson, Seaana
runs, striking out four and gles and three doubles. Caudillo, Kieryn McLean, Sarah Hall, Amy Ludescher and Meriah Mason; and back row assistant
coach Erik Johnson, assistant coach Abbey Johnson, Abigail Thibodeau, Grace Schriber, Emily
Ludescher, Kayla Rossen, Laken Campbell, Emma Sellers and head coach John Hall.
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which includes (958), UIC (973), (Capac), Abigail coach John Hall with
Almont’s Grace Green Bay (978), Thibodeau (Imlay City), assistance from Erik
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