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ST. CLAIR
MACOMB
Almont
residents will
not pay for
Comic relief
water leak
Manager expects insurance
Almont student’s will cover majority of costs
Life-saving boost
At least not directly.
Village Manager Mike Connors
said he has contacted the village’s
insurance carrier, the Michigan
Township Participating Plan,
regarding a claim on behalf of the
village.
Muir family donates $2,000 to smoke alarm program “I’ve also reached out to the
Battle of books By Tom Wearing Firemen’s Association to expe- equipped with functioning
Great Lakes Water Authority to see
if there might be some relief they
can offer,” said Connors.
Reading month in twearing@pageone-inc.com dite the process. smoke alarms.
full swing in Dryden, A little more than a week Like so many others in the Prior to the leak, village resi-
IMLAY CITY — When ago, Imlay City Fire Capt. Scott community, the Muirs said they dences and businesses had been
...see page 14 residents Sharon and Bob Muir Stone announced a campaign were saddened by the events of using about 180,000 gallons of
read about the Imlay City by the Firemen’s Association to February 26, when four young water per day.
Firemen’s Association plans to raise funds sufficient to pur- children lost their lives in an During the time of the leak,
provide free smoke detectors to chase and install new smoke early morning fire at Maple daily water usage increased by
families that need them, they alarms in every residence at Grove Estates mobile home about 100,000 gallons to an average
knew they wanted to help. Maple Grove. community. daily use of around 280,000 gallons.
On Monday, March 18, the He said the installations at “When a tragedy like this Village Clerk/Treasurer Kim
owners of Muir Brothers Maple Grove would represent hits in a small town like ours, it Keesler said DPW staff noticed a
Funeral Home of Imlay City the first step to ensure that spike in water usage in early
presented a $2,000 check to the every home in Imlay City is Life-saving page 12 January, triggering an “all hands on
deck” effort to locate the source of
the leak.
Curiosity &
After weeks of trying, on March
11, DPW workers were able to iso-
late the exact location of the leak
through the use of inspection cam-
innovation
vided by Michigan Pipe Inspection.
Imlay City families What they discovered was a
enjoy Reading Night, break in a one-inch underground
service line near the corner of Water
...see page 22 and Bristol streets, where water had
Maple Vista resident’s ‘Pet been draining into the sanitary
sewer.
Express’ a patented invention “They attached a sounding
device to the fire hydrant near that
By Tom Wearing corner and they could hear the
twearing@pageone-inc.com water rushing through,” said
Keesler. “Because the leak was
IMLAY CITY — The Maple Vista
underground, there was no “bub-
independent living facility in Imlay City
bling” or other evidence of the leak
has been home to many successful and
at the surface.
notable individuals over the years.
After shutting off the water and
But to the knowledge of current staff,
making repairs to the broken service
none of them has held a patent on a prod-
line and a section of sanitary sewer,
uct approved by the U.S. Patent Office.
DPW staff flushed the hydrant and
That honor belongs solely to Rodney
submitted post-leak water samples
“Rod” Charbeneau, who took up residence
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By Tom Wearing limited tax bonds to finance row funds at a lower rate,” taxes to meet its financial
A Quote! twearing@pageone-inc.com the project, which is expect- said Youatt. “This was defi- obligation.
ed to be completed in nitely the best way for us to Millage approval
or
IMLAY CITY — The December of 2019. go with a large project like Last August, city resi-
old DNR building has been City Manager Tom this.” dents approved a 2.04-mill
razed, the land cleared and Youatt said the bond issu- A general obligation tax increase for 20 years to
Home
the construction of a new ance and sales are being (GO) bond is a commonly pay for the new fire hall,
fire hall on East Borland handled by financial con- utilized bond that is secured which takes effect this year.
Road is slated to begin in sultant, H.J. Umbaugh & by a state or local govern- With the millage
mid-April. Associates, and the city’s ment’s pledge to use legally increase, property owners
Insurance
The construction con- bond attorney, Miller & available resources (includ- whose homes are valued at
tract was recently awarded Canfield. ing tax revenues) to repay $100,000 (taxable value of
to Superior Contracting, Youatt noted that Imlay bond holders. $50,000) can expect to be
whose bid of $2,742,400 City benefits from its Government obligation assessed an additional $102
was one of three submitted A-plus bond rating from bonds provide municipali- per year.
GASS-BECKER INSURANCE to the Imlay
Commission for consider-
City Standard & Poors, which
adds further credibility to
ties a tool to raise funds for
major projects.
Once constructed and
occupied, the new hall will
ALMONT CAPAC METAMORA ation. the city’s ability to repay its The default risk on replace the fire department’s
On March 26, the city debt. GO bonds tends to be low existing hall on Third Street
798-3946 395-4366 678-3655 will issue the sale of $3 mil- “Having a strong S&P because the municipality downtown, which was con-
lion in general obligation rating also allows us to bor- has the option of raising structed in 1967.
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(810) 724-2615 Crash claims life of Emmett man
ST. CLAIR COUNTY Clair County Sheriff’s they were able to exit the struck an end guardrail at
— A March 13 traffic acci- Department, deputies were vehicle. Police identified the corner of Bryce Road.
dent resulted in the death dispatched to Dunnigan the passengers as a The car continued through
of Austin Wegner, a and Bryce roads around 28-year-old Emmett man the ditch and struck sever-
28-year-old Emmett man. 2:30 a.m. for a single vehi- and a 27-year-old Capac al trees before stopping,” a
According to the St. cle accident. man. Both were transport- press release from the
Upon arrival, police ed from the scene by Tri- sheriff’s department stat-
CASH PAID found a 2009 Cadillac
CTS fully engulfed in
Hospital EMS to Lake
Huron Medical Center in
ed.
Speed and alcohol are
flames. The driver was Port Huron. believed to be factors in
for Old Gold ejected from the vehicle “Deputies determined the crash, which remains
and declared dead at the that the vehicle had been under investigation.
WE BUY scene.
Two passengers in the
eastbound on Dunnigan
Road at a high rate of
Emmett Township Fire
and Rescue also assisted at
vehicle were injured but speed, lost control and the scene of the crash.
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The kinders love the idea of
having that older buddy.”
The Tech Buddy pro-
gram has taken their part- Capac kindergarteners and fourth graders tackle STEAM-based activi-
nership one step further ties, like gumdrop structures, together as part of the Tech Buddies initia-
with a community service tive created by teachers Amy Baur and Nicole Fisher.
project. Baur said the stu-
dents worked together to
create ‘thankful owls’ and
distributed snacks to sup-
port staff to show their
appreciation. Busker Fest Auction
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Snow days prompt addition
of time to school day
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IMLAY CITY — minimum of 180 days and
School board members 1,098 hours of instruction-
spent a portion of their al time. All districts are
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of Maple Grove Park and Imlay City Hardware; Ray Fisher Dental Office; Bolt & Company; MSC
nce again, the Tri-City area com- the Imlay City Eagles FOE C’s Harley Davidson; Abigail Rodriquez; Tilted Direct; Game Age-Brown
munity has demonstrated its gen- #4082 we would like to Hunter’s Creek Hunt Club; Axis-Lapeer; Grondin’s- City; Sandy Lowell; Jets
thank all the businesses, Berville Lioness Club; Imlay City; Fahnestock Pizza; Cheer’s Lapeer;
erosity and compassion for one of friends and neighbors of Evie’s Hair Salon; Coca- family; GloAnn; Glenn Output Music.
its own. Imlay City and the sur- Cola Distributors; Sunsation Clemmence family; Asaro I am sure there were
The devastating fire that claimed the rounding area that helped in Tanning; Tracy Bennett; Dr. family; Len’s Party Store; many more businesses and
lives of four children in the Whitney- putting on a very successful Noffert’s Dental Office; Anytime Fitness; Medler individuals that donated
Kelley family, and severely injured both Benefit for Krystal Mandy J’s and Bucilli’s of Electric; JoAnn Rowe; and as hard as we tried to
Whitney/Keith Kelley and Almont; Don Evan’s Auto Lola’s Design Studio; keep good records, some-
parents and another young child rocked family. Liz Soto Rosillo, a Repair; Mortimer Lumber; Brian Simms family; Ace’s one always slips between
the community to the core. As always, in friend and neighbor of the Willow Spring Golf Course- Boutique; Gem & Diamond; the cracks and for that we
times of tragedy, area residents came family came to the Eagles Vassar; Paragon Dietech Tool & Mfg.; the apologize. But a HUGE
together to help. A variety of local busi- and requested help to put on Technologies; Dietrich’s Duckerts; Lynn Nolin & thank you to all the donors
this benefit. We are truly Body Shop; Hungry Cathy King; Ryan Day; and to the over 500 people
nesses hosted fundraisers in the immedi- amazed and grateful to the Howies; Dairy Queen; Robert Byrd; Werner’s that came through the doors
ate aftermath, including the Kroger store, community for their sup- Cedar St. Laundry custom- Hallmark; Emmie Die & Sunday to help make this
and Great Clips located in the Kroger port to put this benefit on in ers; Connie’s Hair Salon; Engineering family; Romeo benefit a success. To Liz
Plaza. A bank account was set up at just over one week. Heather’s Custom Nails; River Community Church; Soto Rosillo, and her group
Lakestone, and a GoFundMe page was The total raised was Imlay City Ford; Andrea Lapeer City Seniors; of friends and neighbors in
over $18,000 and has been Taylor; Pizza Machine; Eastern Michigan State the kitchen, we thank you
created as well. Donations large and deposited in the Trust at Cedar Lanes; Botana’s El Fair; LJ Nail Design; for a fabulous job preparing
small—including a $10,000 donation Lakestone Bank with more Paiza; Vinckiers-Almont; Nacho’s Restaurant; Salon the food. The Imlay City
from the Venture Global Engineering still coming in. Our hearts Bedrock Kitchen & Bath- 101; Milnes Chevrolet; Eagles can never thank
Foundation—began pouring in. Local go out to the family, we Port Huron; Fabiano Michelle & Company everyone that helped
funeral director Christina Muir-Murphy hope that the money from Brothers; Auto Zone -Imlay Jewelers; Hideaway Lanes; enough, and we are proud
this benefit will go a long City; Dodge & Son-Napa Frankenmuth Credit Union; to live in a city where
teamed up with her partners at Muir way in helping this family Auto; Indigo Lavender American Industrial Co.; everyone can show this
Brothers Funeral Home in Almont to establish a new home and Farms; Shepherd family; Outward Appearance kind of love and support for
cover the funeral costs of the four who begin on healing and stabil- Tom Louk; Lapeer County Studio; Yale Hotel; Meijer a local family in need.
passed away. ity in their lives. Vision Center; L & L Store; Grondin’s-Lapeer; Thank you,
Thank you to the follow- Products-Romeo; Smitten Kroger; Kelly’s Pet Salon; —Members of Imlay City
Last weekend, the Imlay City Eagles ing: Capac Quilters Guild; in the Mitten; Thomas fam- Starbuck’s; EG Nick’s and FOE # 4082 Aerie and
hosted a fundraiser dinner that drew peo- The Kris Blackmer Family; ily; Tiana’s Dollar N Deals; Applebees-Lapeer; Lucky’s Auxiliary
ple from all around the area. The house Mimi’s Day Care; Shear Kathleen Penman; Imlay Steak House; Dr. Young’s Imlay City
was packed, and wallets and purses were
opened wide. When all was said and
done, some $18,000 was raised to help
the family as they continue to recover More may be eligible for tax credit
from both their loss and their wounds. Working families and If a federal EITC is grant- number of qualifying chil- Michiganders who are eli-
Organizers say they were overwhelmed individuals with low to ed, the state of Michigan dren claimed as dependents gible for both the federal
by the outpouring of support for the fam- moderate income who will provide a 6 percent on the taxpayer’s federal and state EITCs and do not
ily, and pleased with the turnout and receive a federal Earned supplemental EITC when income tax return. The claim them each year.
funds raised to help. Income Tax Credit (EITC) the taxpayer files his or her EITC reduces the amount To learn more about the
can receive a 6 percent state income tax return. of tax owed and may pro- EITC, go to www.irs.gov/
We’re not surprised. As always in a matching tax credit from Eligible Michiganders vide a refund. eitc. More information
time of need, the Tri-City area communi- the state of Michigan, should file a state tax return During the 2017 tax about state of Michigan
ty comes together to support each other according to the Michigan to redeem this important year, almost 748,600 claim- income taxes can be found
and do what they can to help. We’re Department of Treasury. tax credit. This puts extra ants received the Michigan at www.michigan.gov/
grateful to be part of such a generous, To qualify, individuals income in the pockets of EITC, totaling more than incometax.
must meet certain require- individuals and families in $112 million with an aver- —Glenn White
compassionate community. Our towns ments and file a federal most need. age credit amount of $150. Deputy State Treasurer
may be small, but our hearts are huge. income tax return, even if The amount of the fed- The state Treasury Michigan Dept. of
We join in with our neighbors to send no tax is owed or there is no eral EITC depends on Department estimates there Treasury
best wishes for healing and hope to the requirement to file a return. income, filing status and are thousands of eligible Lansing
Whitney-Kelley family.
Guest Columnist
Have a differing opinion about a hot topic? Want to further explain
‘Gang of 3’ = frightening future
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propriate for publication. has been active in local imposition of Socialism on you can keep it.” Citizens you the influence the Gang
municipal and civic our country. When should keep in mind that it of 3 has and the power of
only took a small number same. To think that they,
of committed persons to and their comrades in
I often fish around for gather wisdom and knowl- And then there’s this, We now see a very Those who love democracy
inspiring and/or uplifting edge, and receive light and this beautiful poem that vocal, assertive and aggres- and our form of govern-
poetry to share in my yoga power, as we pass through sits with me always, that I sive number of far left lib- ment must resist this move-
classes. Particularly the this preparatory room of share whenever possible, erals who are either ment. This includes per-
Basic and Yin classes, earth, which is only one of including right here.: Socialists or anarchists sons of all political persua-
where we spend the first the innu- The Voice of the Voiceless who have sucked all the air sion. Otherwise we may
few minutes in seated merable By Ella Wheeler Wilcox out of the room and are in wake up one day and find
meditation. mansions So many gods, so many the national media daily. we are Venezuela.
It’s part of the process in our creeds, Many commentators have If you want a scary
of unplugging from every- Father’s So many paths that claimed they are too far to scenario just look at what
thing in the outside house. wind and wind, the left but one should not these radicals propose:
world—the busy-ness, Think on While just the art of be so dismissive. When •No fossil fuel power
to-do lists, worries, these being kind Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez within 12 years. Without
regrets, etc.—and plugging things.” Is all the sad world unveiled her “Green New fossil fuel tractors don’t
into the present moment, Observations in ink... needs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox Deal” look how many run. Farms don’t produce
the here and now, and How any- ***** 1850-1919 announced Democratic and people will starve.
what it feels like to be in one can Catherine Minolli I am the voice of the candidates for president
jumped on board. When
How would crops be
grown and transported to
our bodies. have a voiceless: to teach
The foregoing, in fact, problem with that I don’t Through me, the dumb Of the sorrow that lies asked by an interviewer if cities? Not by electrically
is the intro I use in those understand, except to say it shall speak; in dear, dumb eyes, he was a “capitalist” for- run trucks. There aren’t
classes. It helps set the was a different time and Till the deaf world’s ear The sorrow that has no mer Colorado governor, now such things and won’t
tone for taking time to thoughts like these were be made to hear speech. businessman and now can- be in 12 years. Within a
simply breathe, and then considered lunacy. The cry of the wordless ***** didate could not answer the year it is likely over 50%
to link that breath with But Ella was not crazy, weak. The same Power formed question. How hard would of the population of the
mindful movements. not in the least. Many of ***** the sparrow it have been to say “yes” U.S. would die of starva-
And so I think of Ella you already know her— From street, from cage That fashioned man-the but yet he couldn’t bring tion.
Wheeler Wilcox. Born in she’s the one who said and from kennel, King; himself to do it for fear of •Guaranteed family
1850, Ella grew up in rural “Laugh and the world From jungle, and stall, The God of the whole alienating the unholy Gang sustaining income...
Wisconsin. A dreamer and laughs with you, Weep, the wail gave a living soul of 3 of Alexandria Ocasio- whether you work or
true believer, she began and you weep alone; Of my tortured kin pro- To furred and to feath- Cortez, Rashida Tlaib and choose not to. Sounds great
writing poetry at an early The good old earth must claims the sin ered thing. Ilhan Omar and their far doesn’t it? Choose not to
age. Later, she is known as borrow its mirth, But has Of the mighty against ***** left supporters. work and get paid. And
a “popular poet,” not a lit- trouble enough of its own.” the frail And I am my brother’s So far no announced where does the money
erary one. Some scoff at The oft repeated open- ***** keeper, Democratic candidate for come from? Those who are
her simplicity of form, her ing lines are from Ella’s For love is the true reli- And I will fight his president has distanced dumb enough to work.
naive world view and her poem ‘Solitude,’ which gion, fight; themselves from Gang of 3 •Universal free health
forward thinking ideas on was first published in the And love is the law sub- And speak the word for but instead have done all care. If you think health
spirituality. I can so relate. New York Sun in February lime; beast and bird that they can to snuggle up care is expensive now just
She died in 1919 at the of 1883. She received five And all is wrought, Till the world shall set next to them. The wait until it’s free.
age of 69. bucks for the piece. where love is not things right. Democratic Party in the •Free college educa-
Her autobiography Beautiful Ella also says Will die at the touch of Here’s to kindness and House of Representatives tion. See above.
‘The Worlds and I’ con- “Love lights more fires time. to the furry and fowl and could not pass a resolution •Wealth tax.
cludes with this: “From than hate extinguishes,” ***** beasts, and to brother’s condemning the anti-semit- Government decides to tax
this mighty storehouse (of something that resonates Oh shame on the moth- keepers everywhere... ic views of Ilhan Omar but a percentage of your net
God, and the hierarchies of through the ages with all ers of mortals Email Catherine at instead had to water it
Spiritual Beings ) we may truly spiritual beings. Who have not stopped cminolli@pageone-inc.com. down to condemn preju- Gang of 3 page 9
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M y devotion to good
food comes from my
mother’s kitchen. Not fla-
hardboiled eggs for her
famous potato salad. That
meant she’d soon be pack-
edge of this city. My head-
light illuminates a few
round, ghostly white
A husband and wife sit
in lawn chairs in front of
their house, looking out at
vor, nor nutrition alone, nor ing the car for a picnic. tombs that bump up the dark field. As I drive
the refuge of our family But when it came to peel- against the narrow path. slowly by them, they real-
table, more so her stable ing potatoes, Mom picked Rural Vietnamese tradition ize what I am and give a
Photo by Iris Lee Underwood
and flexible practice influ- up a paring knife, as she dictates that you are buried polite wave. And I politely
ences what I choose to did for peeling and coring within the land that sus- wave back before I round
cook. pie apples. That meant to tains you. I trundle on the corner and continue on
Mom expect company for dinner. through this otherworld. to whatever else the night
held the Mom went through dozens I go by a little streetside will unveil for me.
humble of those stubby knives fair with its simplistic Email Andrew at
and while she sharpened a rides and the children mill- at.wernette@gmail.com.
unvar- smooth curve in the middle Homemade Shepherd’s Pie topped with but-
nished of her beloved blade. tery mashed potatoes.
wood
handle of
A meat and potatoes
Irishman, Dad wouldn’t eat dropped in on Friday nights With my favorite wood
Academic All-Star
her Honest Living... casseroles, stews, or soups. in hopes of a meal. spatula, I spread the meat
favorite He preferred his beef, Fifty-three years later, mixture in a deep oven-
knife as Iris Lee Underwood spuds, and carrots on a long after my parents’ proof dish. The aroma Brady Czape
if it was plate. With these culinary divorce and the demise and makes my salivary glands
the most limitations, my sisters and I subsequent rise of Mom’s weep. My mother’s would
Senior ~ Dryden High School
important tool in the world. never tasted a tuna noodle family table, I decide to too. • Brady is the son of Bryan and
Out of the blue, she’d open or chicken and rice casse- celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Then I dollop on Mel’s Lynn Czape.
her knife drawer, remove a role while growing up. with Shepherd’s Pie. mashed potatoes—thick, • He has a 3.96 GPA.
round gadget, and slide the But Dad couldn’t smother A casserole. creamy, buttery russets • Brady’s hobbies include play-
blade through it. With cau- our mother’s epicurean My husband peels pota- blended with an egg. I drop ing baseball and basketball at
tion, she’d touch her thumb spirit. On his bowling toes because he will eat the pads of butter on top. the high school, going to the
to the razor-sharp edge. night, she simmered a pot lion’s share. I chop onion How could Dad refuse this? lake, and being with friends.
“Don’t ever touch this,” of spaghetti sauce or baked and garlic with my Chicago I slide the Shepherd’s • His favorite author is Rick
she’d say. a pan of lasagna. Cutlery and sauté the sea- Pie into the oven where it Riordan, known for his Percy Jackson and the
My eyes widened in A woman who couldn’t soning in ground beef (you bakes while I wash and dry Olympian book series.
awe of her skill and cour- resist a new recipe, Mom may prefer lamb). In go dishes and knives. • Brady would like to see more money for schools,
age. took to Chop Suey when salt, pepper, tomato paste, “Don’t ever touch this,” for updated books, new art supplies, and higher pay
Mom used this knife the dish appeared on the Worcestershire sauce, white I hear Mom’s voice. for teachers.
for everything she sliced. cuisine scene in the mid- wine, ground thyme and Dear Reader, how I • If possible, he would travel through time. He would
She cut up a whole chicken sixties. My older sister’s rosemary. Peas. Corn. wanted to! That meant visit the past to resolve unsolved mysteries, and to
for dinner one day and high-school boyfriends Chopped carrots. someday I’d love to cook the future to witness the development of mankind.
carve a pork roast the next. (self-proclaimed “bums”) I taste. The wine and like my mother. • Brady most admires his father, Bryan, who he says
Swift and exact, she got wind of Mom’s latest spices make all the differ- Email Iris at “sacrifices everything so I can achieve my goals.”
chopped onions, celery, and homemade experiment and ence. irisleeu@sbcglobal.net. • He views technology as his generation’s biggest
Town Talk
Editor’s note: Due to space con- Kristina Morton. For info, call Free meals for people in need social time with other children. widowed to join us for break- Birkenhauer 810-441-5177 Or
straints announcements will be 810-984-5061. are offered at the North Branch Parents will have the chance to fast and friendship in a safe nancybirkenhauer@gmail.com
posted one week in advance of Senior Center on Monday and talk to other adults with same- setting every 2nd and 4th
Medical Care
the event. Notices must be Thursday evenings from 5:30-7 age children. Register now for Monday of the month at 9 a.m.
received in writing by noon
Monday prior to the publication
Free Meals, Food p.m. Call 810-441-0322 for
more info.
the next session! Numerous
locations and dates available.
at Sero’s, 925 Gratiot in
Marysville. For more info, call Lapeer County Health
date. First Congregational Church, For more info and to sign up Julie at 810-388-0868. Department, 1800 Imlay City
Orchards’ Cupboard Food call the Family Literacy Center
United Church of Christ, of Pantry is open the 3rd Saturday For those that have experienced Rd., Lapeer - Regular
For Senior Citizens Imlay City operates a Food
Pantry every Thursday from 2
of every month 9 a.m.-noon.
Food distributed at 74903
at 810-664-2737.
the death of a loved one, a sup-
port group is available facili-
Immunization Clinic Hours:
(held in 2nd floor clinic area)
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from
9-10 a.m. at First Congregational
p.m. to 4 p.m. The pantry is
open to people needing food
McKay Rd., Bruce Twp., 586-
336-4673. www.orchardsonline. Support Groups tated by a trained United
Hospice Service (UHS) bereave-
Walk-In, Mondays 1-3 p.m.; By
Appointment Only, Wednesdays
assistance who live in the Imlay org. ment volunteer. Marlette 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 4-6
Church in Almont. Practice led City School District. Located at Woman’s life Chapter 855 will p.m., Thursdays 1-3:45 p.m.
by Dina Miramonti, RYT. meet at the Lois Wagner Regional Hospital, 2770 Main
275 Bancroft in Imlay City. For Street in Marlette, hosts this Hepatitis vaccine is now avail-
Imlay City Senior Center more information, contact the
church office at (810) 724-6207
Museums Memorial Library in Richmond
at 6:30 p.m. on April 2, 2019. support group the 1st Tuesday
of each month in the
able. For additional info, to
check if we accept your insur-
“Texas Hold ‘Em” 12:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
For info 810-724-6030. or on Facebook at @ The Almont Community Administration Conference ance, or to schedule an appoint-
FirstCongregational UCC. Historical Society Museum is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Room. For time and more info, ment please call 810-667-0448.
Council on Aging Membership ImlayCity. open Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. meetings are held every call 800-635-7490 or visit www.
is open to individuals 18 and Free hearing and vision screens
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Please stop by and learn about Saturday at 10 a.m. at West marletteregionalhospital.org. for children of preschool age
older. The Capac Senior Center your community. Society meet- Berlin United Methodist
is open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ‘Food for Families’ kitchen is TOPS 620 Lapeer weight- loss are available at the Lapeer
open to the public for free, hot ings are held at the museum on Church, Allenton. County Health Department. To
weekdays. We offer a variety of the second Monday of the group meets Tuesday nights at
activities such as fitness and meals every Monday and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) the Hunter’s Creek Mobile schedule an appointment please
Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m. month at 7 p.m. For more info call 810-667-0448 or 810-245-
craft classes, a book review call 810-796-3355. meetings are held every Monday Home Park Club House, 725
group, cards and bus trips. For night at 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s DeMille Rd. in Lapeer. Weigh- 5549.
This Heart Loves Food Pantry
info, call Lori at 395-7889. is open the 1st Saturday of each The Capac Historical Society is Lutheran Church in Imlay City. in from 6-6:30 p.m., meeting Capac Pharmacy is teaming
month from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at open to visitors daily from 1-3 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more with Support Million Hearts by
Almont and Dryden area senior p.m. and 1-4 p.m. on Sundays. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) info call 810-667-0999.
citizens meet the 2nd Tuesday Gateway Assembly Church, and Al-Anon meetings are held offering in-pharmacy blood
2796 S. Van Dyke Rd., Imlay Call 810-395-2859 for more pressure screenings, 136 North
of the month at 12 p.m. at the every Wednesday night at 8
Almont Lions Hall, 222 Water
St., for a potluck and program.
City. info.
The Dryden Historical Society
p.m. at the Capac United
Methodist Church, Capac, MI.
Fundraisers Main St. in Capac, Tuesdays, 9
a.m.-6 p.m. Everyone is invited
The Attica United Methodist to come and have their blood
Call 798-8210 for more info. Church will be holding a free meets at 7 p.m. the first Woman’s Life Chapter 855
Wednesday of the month and Grief share. Tuesdays at 1 p.m., pressure read for free.
Adults 55 and over are invited community meal on the 2nd Imlay City Sr. Center, Lamb hosts bowling benefit for Marty
and 4th Tuesday of each month the museum opens every Wallace, Sun., Mar. 31. Check
to Berlin Twp. Senior Center to Monday from 5:30-7 p.m. Steele building on Third St.
play cards from noon-3 p.m.
every other Thursday. Bring a
from 4:00-6:00 p.m. For more
info please call 810-724-0690 or Meet the Heroes. The Imlay
New series starts Aug. 6. For
info or to register call Tracy at
in at 11 a.m. at Strikers
Entertainment Center, 30971 Events
sack lunch, beverages provided. visit www.atticaumc.org. City Historical Museum will 810-724-6030 or Ginger at 810- Armada Ridge Rd., Richmond.
Price includes two bowling Lunch & Learn: Hospice 101.
Senior chair exercise on The Attica Food Bank at the open its 2019 season on 724-5772. Tues., Mar. 26, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30
Tuesdays 10-11 a.m. Potluck Saturday, April 6 from 1-5 p.m games, shoes, pizza and pop.
Attica United Methodist Lapeer Area Citizens Against Call or text 586-531-6851 or p.m. Washington Parks and
luncheons will be served the 4th Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is with an open house. The muse- Rec, 57880 Van Dyke,
Tuesday of every month at um will host active and retired Domestic Assault meets 1-3 586-531-6850 for info. Woman’s
open from 2-4 p.m. the second p.m. every Wednesday in the Life Insurance Society will Washington. A registered nurse
noon. For info, call 810-395- and fourth Monday of the firefighters of the Imlay City from Sourthern Care will dis-
4518. Fire Department with a “Meet Lapeer Court House for per- match the first $500 raised.
month. Proof of residency and sonal protection order clinic. cuss basics you need to know
need required. the Heroes” reception. The Woman’s Life Chapter 855’s about hospice and some medi-
Dinner and card playing, 50/50 newest exhibit, the History of For info 810-246-0632.
raffle and prizes of high and Bottle & Can Drive continues cal questions. Lunch will be
The Capac Community Food the Imlay City Fire Department, 10A Friday AFG Family Groups all year round. Funds support served. No charge. Call 586-
low for each table every 3rd Pantry, 112 S. Main Street, is will be unveiled at that time.
Monday at the Washington meeting. Imlay City FOC those in need as we continue to 752-6543 for info.
open each Wednesday from 1-3 The public is invited to join Lutheran Church, 7191 Imlay fight hunger and homelessness
Senior Center, 57880 Van Dyke, p.m. Please call LOVE, INC. at museum volunteers as they Spring is in the Air Luncheon.
City Rd, Imlay City. Contact in our community. Call 810-
Washington Twp., MI 48094, 810-245-2414 in advance to honor local firefighters. Light 392-5136 for a drop off point, or Thur., Apr. 11, 11:30 a.m. -1:30
from 4-8 p.m. For info, call 586- Ginger Miller at 810-724-5772
ensure your food voucher will refreshments will be served. for more information. pick up service for a large dona- p.m. Romeo Parks and Rec
752-6543. be received before you stop in to tion. Make a difference today Center, 361 Morton St., Romeo.
Swing Dance Lessons at the
shop. Any questions, please call
Joyce Kaufman at 810-395- Youth Events Romeo Washington Parks and
Rec. One on one grief counsel-
by donating! Lunch, music, dancing and
entertainment. Doors open at
Port Huron Senior Center, 600 7532. The Imlay City Christian 10:30, lunch served at 11:30.
Ready, Set, Go! Workshop. This ing provided at both Romeo
Grand Avenue, Port Huron, and Washington Centers. By School has discount cards avail- Fee charged. Call 810-752-6543
every Tues. from 7:30-9 p.m. The Capac Kitchen serves free is a FREE workshop for 3-5
year olds & parents/caregivers! appointment only, please call to able for sale. Proceeds benefit for info.
and the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of meals every Tuesday from 4:30- set up your appointment today the school’s athletic, music and
the month from 7:30-9 p.m. 6 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Enjoy fun projects that will Consumers Education - Identity
develop your child’s skills and 586-752-6543. Free of charge. PE programs. For more infor-
with instructors Lyle Malaski & Church. mation call Imlay City Christian Theft. Wed., Apr. 17, 10:45 -
prepare them for school! FOR WIDOWED MEN & noon. Romeo Parks and Rec
Children also enjoy a snack, School, Mon.-Fri. 8-4, 810-724-
WOMEN: Lunch-Cards- 5695. Center, 361 Morton St., Romeo.
story time, and a free book! Friendship. Join us every 3rd Program educates on how to
Call the Family Literacy Center Tuesday of each month from reduce the risk of identity theft
April 1, 2019,
today to reserve your seat at 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cavis Craft Shows/Bazaars and what to do if you become a
810-664-2737 and for more info Pioneer Restaurant, 5600 victim. No charge. for info call
on dates and times. Lapeer Rd. in Kimball Twp. Rummage Sales 810-752-6543.
48074. No RSVP necessary. For
Play groups available. Free 6 more info call Joanne K. at 810- Crafters/Vendors Wanted!!! Zumba Gold. Combines dance
week sessions. At these FREE 324-2304. This activity is spon- 2019 Spring Sale North Branch steps with a low impact routine.
90-minute playgroups, children sored by Widowed Friends, a Masonic Center Friday, May 3 Bring water and a face towel.
will participate in storytime, peer support group www.wid- at 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, Every Monday and Wednesday
developmentally appropriate owedfriends.org. May 4 at 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Address: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Washington
games and crafts, learn new 4058 Huron Street, Downtown Parks and Rec Center, 57880
skills, and enjoy a snack and Widowed Friends invites all North Branch Contact Nancy Van Dyke, Washington Twp.
Fee charged. Call 586-752-6543
for info.
c
Sculpt, Flex and Stretch.
Beneficial weight training.
Every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday. Washington Parks and
Rec Center , 57880 Van Dyke,
Washington Twp. Call 586-752-
6543 for times and prices.
AREA UNITED
St. Paul’s Blessed Hope
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Lutheran Church
(ELCA)
Baptist Church Other
METHODIST
1635 Berville Road, Allenton, MI
200 North Cedar (M-53) 4411 Newark Road
859 N. Van Dyke Road Pastor Gayle Hortop Imlay City Christian School
Imlay City, Michigan 48444 Phone: (586) 784-5854
Imlay City, MI Attica, MI 48412 invites you to stop in for a visit.
810-724-2702 Sunday School - 10:00 am Experience the safe, confident
810-724-1200 Sunday 2:30 pm
CHURCHES
Sunday Morning - 11:00 am education you are wanting for
email: nlcc@newlifechristian.net Tuesday 7:00 pm Sunday Evening - 6:30 pm
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. your family! Wednesdays in
www.newlifechristian.net Wednesday Evening - 6:30 pm
Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Friday Youth 7:00 pm April, 9-10 a.m. Please RSVP to
Pastor Tim Martin Soul winning is not our
Pastor Alan Casillas Sunday 10 a.m. Service 18 firstapostolichome.com 18 preference, but it’s our priority. office@iccschool.net.
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White Lake Office. The Lapeer at 172 W. Nepessing Open: Tues-Thurs 10am-7pm; Fri & Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 9am-3pm
event is hosted by the Street. (Order 15 minutes prior to close for Take-Out)
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Charbeneau attended
St. Mary’s Catholic School
in Mount Clemens, but he
withdrew in the 11th grade
doing, we wanted to Officers Lt. Steve Bildzok, many who do. For 43 years, into work each day to help
offer our support for the II and Asst. Chief Matt Alice was a familiar face at out in the pharmacy, dust
cause.” Makedonsky, Capt. Stone Van Poppelen’s Drug Store shelves and help customers.
Sharon Muir, who accepted the check and in downtown Capac. She “I loved every single
serves as president of the thanked the Muirs for their worked there during the minute of it, and I still miss Alice Nettnay with dozens of birthday greet-
Imlay City School Board, generosity. summer when she was still all of the customers daily,” ings and a couple of the hand-carved ducks
noted the good will and “This is a huge boost in high school. she says. “I was always she and husband Don made.
kindness shown by the to our program,” said She didn’t work again happy to go to work every
entire community in the Stone. “To receive this until after she got married day. Some days I’d even go Alice says she’s grate- for better health.
devastating fire’s after- kind of support is over- and had a child. To earn out in the street and sweep ful for her children—Lynn “I have rheumatoid
math. whelming. We want to extra money, she was sell- the gutter.” Shlom, who lives in arthritis and other little ail-
“Statistics show that thank the Muirs and all the ing boxed Christmas cards She ended up retiring at California; Lori Potter and ments but I try to stay very
the most vulnerable in a others who have donated and thought Van Poppelen’s the age of 62, though she her husband Dennis of active,” she says. “I still
fire tend to be children, the for their support and gener- Drug Store might be inter- and her husband Don didn’t Capac; Nancy Badder and live in my home and enjoy
elderly and the disabled,” osity.” ested. She walked into the slow down much. Together her husband Doug of Imlay it very much, and I have a
she said. “That’s why it is Other residents wishing store and asked Mr. Van the couple raised five chil- City; Karren Harris and lot of company, which is
so important that every to support the free smoke Poppelen if he’d like to dren, and ended up having husband Scott from Port very nice.”
home be equipped with detector program may drop purchase any cards. His nine grandchildren and 16 Huron; and Jim and Tanya Alice says keeping a
smoke detectors. off donations at the Imlay response was direct—and great-grandkids. They also Nettnay from St. Clair. good attitude is key.
“There is a command- City Offices. surprising. enjoyed carving and paint- “I love all the kids so “My advice for a long
ment that says to love thy Stone said all checks “He said ‘why would I ing ducks, and made enough much,” she says. happy life is to do a lot of
neighbors as thyself,” she should be made out to the buy your cards when I have to give away to their family She’s also grateful for smiling and do a lot of lov-
continued. “The people in Imlay City Firemen’s a shelf full of them,’ and members. Don passed away her long and happy life, ing, and enjoy life,” she
our community and others Association. then he said ‘but I’ll give on October 6, 2017. adding that her only wish is says.
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As part of their visit, Rotary members distributed more than 550 new
books to elementary students. Participating in the 2019 event were (l-r)
Jonathon Brewer, Ken Hummel, Chad Stoldt, Janice Champion, Ray
Champion, Doug Halabicky and Bill Lengemann.
IMLAY CITY — The Imlay City Historical Museum will open its 2019 sea-
son on Saturday, April 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. with an open house.
Rotary Club member Doug Halabicky reads to students in Armanda The museum will host active and retired firefighters of the Imlay City Fire
Isaacson’s second grade classroom. Department with a “Meet the Heroes” reception. The newest exhibit, the History
of the Imlay City Fire Department, will be unveiled at that time. The public is
invited to join museum volunteers as they honor local firefighters. Light refresh-
Hot off the press! ments will be served. The museum is located at 77 Main Street downtown.
IMLAY CITY — Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Mark your calendars for
Thursday, March 21 for some family fun at the Ruth Hughes Library. From 6-8
Mosaic art class offered
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Legal Announcements
ALMONT ply monies approved), Road
Commission issues update, planner
cuted (copies of the bid forms are
acceptable). Facsimile, electronic
The Owner reserves the right to
accept or reject any or all proposals,
be in default of any taxes or bills to
the City. This position is to fill the
12-1
TOWNSHIP contract approved, mitigation plan mail or telephone proposals will not to accept a proposal other than the remainder of a term that will expire in STATE OF
ALMONT TOWNSHIP adopted, Annual budget hearing will be accepted. lowest proposal, and to waive infor- November 2020. Interested appli-
BOARD be 4/11 at 7 p.m. and approval given Pre-Bid Site Visit will be held malities, irregularities, and/or errors cants shall complete and submit a MICHIGAN
REGULAR MEETING to pay additional bills. Audience: at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, in any proposal, which it determines Board and Commission form, provide PROBATE COURT
SYNOPSIS further commentary about issues
already discussed. Motion to pay the
2019 starting at Capac Elementary
School 351 W. Kempf Court, Capac,
to be in its own best interest.
*THIS IS A NON-PREVAILING
a cover letter, and submit a resume to
Tom Youatt, City Manager, 150 N.
COUNTY OF
MARCH 11, 2019
bills made and accepted. Motion to MI. WAGE PROJECT* Main Street, Imlay City, Michigan LAPEER
Meeting called to order by Estate of Lois Emma Jean
Supervisor at 7:00 p.m. at 819 N. adjourn 8:10 p.m. A complete copy of The Owner will award Separate Proposals will be received 48444 by no later than 4:30 p.m. on
the minutes is available at the town- contract(s) on or about the 15th of for the following Bid Categories: Friday, March 29, 2019. The City of Ridings, Deceased. Date of birth:
Main St., Almont, MI. Members February 7, 1934. File No.:
present were Supervisor Bowman, ship hall during business hours. April 2019. • Electrical Imlay City is an equal opportunity
Karen A. Klos, Clerk Bidding Documents will be 12-1 employer. 19-039235-DE
Clerk Hoffner, Treasurer Kudsin, and To all creditors:
Trustees Streeter, Groesbeck, Stroup, 12-1 available to all bidders beginning 12-1
Notice to creditors: The dece-
and Hoffa. The following actions Thursday, March 14, 2019 after CAPAC dent, Lois Emma Jean Ridings died
were taken: 1) approved agenda as CAPAC 9:00 a.m. They will be available by
accessing the R & E Development COMMUNITY IMLAY February 18, 2019.
amended, 2) adopted the principles of
governance, 3) approved road proj-
COMMUNITY Group website below by clicking on SCHOOLS TOWNSHIP Creditors of the decedent are
ects, 4) approved ditching and tree SCHOOLS the Plan Room link: LEGAL NOTICE The Imlay Township Planning
Commission (PC) shall hold the pre-
notified that all claims against the
estate will be forever barred unless
removal projects, 5) approved hiring ADVERTISEMENT http://www.redevgrp.com/ ATTENTION: FOOD viously cancelled public hearing that presented to Lois Sue Papke, personal
of probationary firefighter, 6) FOR BIDS Password: redevgrp SERVICE MANAGEMENT has been rescheduled at 7:30 p.m. on representative, or to both the probate
approved purchase of fire gear, 7) All questions regarding the bid-
Capac Community Schools
ding procedures, design, and drawing/ COMPANIES Tuesday April 9, 2019 at the Township court at 255 Clay Street, Lapeer, MI
approved purchase of computers for will receive sealed proposals for con- Capac Community Schools is 48446 and the personal representative
specification intent are to be directed Hall at 682 North Fairgrounds. The
fire department, 8) approved munici- struction trade work from qualified requesting proposals for school food within 4 months after the date of pub-
in writing to the Construction public hearing is to consider a text
pal building agreement with village. Bidders for Elementary Fire Alarm service management services. The lication of this notice.
Manager, R & E Development Group, amendment to the Township Zoning
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. A Project at the Capac Administration Food Service Management Company Morrice, Lengemann & Miller P.C.
LLC by email to attention Robert Ordinance:
complete copy of minutes may be Office — 541 N. Glassford Street, will provide management services John L. Lengemann
Proper, A text amendment to the RE
viewed at almonttownship.org Capac, MI 48014. according to United States P16553
E-mail: rproper@redevgrp.com Rural Estate Residential District to
Paul Bowman-Supervisor Proposals may be mailed or Department of Agriculture (USDA) 202 E. 3rd Street
Proposals may not be withdrawn remove agricultural uses as permitted
Carol Hoffner-Clerk delivered in person to Capac regulations and guidelines as well as Imlay City, Michigan 48444
for a period of thirty (30) days after or special land uses and add private
12-1 Community Schools — State of Michigan Department of 810-724-2565
the due date. Successful Bidders will recreation areas as a special land use.
Administration Building, 541 N. Education policies and guidelines. The private keeping of animals would Lois Sue Papke
BERLIN Glassford Street, Capac, MI 48014
Proposals are due prior to 2:00 p.m.
be required to furnish both a Labor
and Material Payment Bond, and a Food Service Management still be permitted. The minimum lot 6180 Cyclone Road
TOWNSHIP (local time) on Tuesday, April 2, Performance Bond, each in the Companies and/or their representa-
tives may submit proposals to:
area and minimum lot widths for hav-
ing animals were clearly defined.
Otter Lake, Michigan 48464
12-1
BOARD MEETING 2019. amount of one hundred percent
Capac Community Schools Requested by: Planning
SYNOPSIS Proposals will be publicly (100%) of its contract amount as stat-
541 N. Glassford St., PO Box 610 Commission
ed in the Construction Project Manual
MARCH 11, 2019
Meeting called to order at 7:30
opened and read aloud at 2:05 p.m. in
the High School Cafeteria — 541 N. section 00600.
Capac, MI 48414
The Capac Community Schools’
The public hearing is to also VILLAGE OF
p.m. by Supervisor Winn. Pledge of Glassford Street Capac, MI 48014. Items to Accompany All Proposals:
A Bid Security in the amount of Board of Education reserves the right
consider adopting a new Subdivision
Control Ordinance: CAPAC
Allegiance recited. Members present: All proposals received prior to the due to accept or reject any and/or all pro- Changes from the existing sub- NOTICE
five percent (5%) of Base Bid shall
Parks, Klos, Winn, Christian & date and time will be evaluated after
accompany ALL proposals or pro- posals or to accept the proposal that division control ordinance include CAPAC VILLAGE
Wittstock. February minutes the bid opening. All proposals it finds, in its sole discretion, to be in additional definitions discussed in the RESIDENTS
approved. Treasurer’s report received after 2:00 p.m. of the due posal combinations; refer to the
the best interest of the school district. ordinance, changing terminology PLEASE BE ADVISED that the
approved. Fire report given by date will neither be considered nor Construction Project Manual section
A copy of the RFP will be avail- from “applicant” to “proprietor”; Village of Capac will hold an annual
Assistant Chief Williams: responded accepted and will be returned to the 00410 for more information.
able by email at jdaws@capacschools. modify the procedure to review plat Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on
to 14 runs last month. Senior report: Bidder unopened. A sworn and notarized statement
us by April 2, 2019. A mandatory pre- subdivisions to be more clear and April 24, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the
regular activities of cards, potluck and All proposals shall be submitted disclosing any familial relationship
bid meeting is scheduled for April 8, updated (tentative preliminary plat Capac Village offices 131 N Main
exercise. Discussed: Fire Department on the proposal forms provided in the that exists between the owner(s) of, or
2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Capac approval, final preliminary plat Street Capac, Michigan. Any indi-
budget will be amended, Easter Egg Construction Project Manual section any employee of, the Bidder and any
Community Schools Administration approval, and then final plat approv- vidual may petition the Zoning Board
Hunt will be 4/14 at 2 p.m. sharp (sup- 00305, completely filled in, and exe- member of the Board of Education or
Building 541 N. Glassford Street, al); update design standards for street of Appeals for a hearing at a reduced
the Superintendent shall accompany
Capac, MI 48414. layout to match current practices; pro- fee of $150.00. Applications, support-
ALL proposals. The owner will not
All proposals must be submitted hibit private fencing in easements and ing documentation, and the fee must
BERLIN TOWNSHIP
accept a proposal that does not include
no later than 3:00 p.m. on April 29, spite strips; modify flood hazard to be on file at the Village of Capac
a sworn and notarized familial rela-
2019. All proposals should be deliv- match current MDEQ and federal Office, 131 N. Main Street, Capac,
tionship disclosure statement. Please
ered in a sealed envelope and requirements; clarify suggested utili- Michigan on or before April 1, 2019.
2019 – 2020 BUDGET see the Construction Project Manual
section 00307 for the form to use with addressed to the Capac Community ties; clarify septic and wells on indi- Additional information may be
Schools District and be clearly vidual properties would be allowed; obtained by calling (810) 395-4355.
HEARING NOTICE your proposal.
A sworn and notarized Affidavit marked: Food Service Management add variance process; add a lot split- The Village of Capac will pro-
Proposal. ting process; and modify violations to vide necessary reasonable auxiliary
of Compliance for the Iran Economic
BERLIN TOWNSHIP WILL HOLD THEIR BUDGET HEAR- 12-1 be municipal civil infractions. aids and services, such as signers for
Sanctions Act certifying the contrac-
ING PRIOR TO THE REGULAR TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING This meeting is open to the pub- the hearing impaired and audio tapes
tor does and will comply with Public
ON MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M. THE SUBJECT OF THIS
HEARING WILL BE THE TOWNSHIP BUDGET FOR THE NEXT FIS-
Act 517 of 2012 shall accompany CITY OF lic. Anyone wishing to comment on
the variance request but is unable to
of printed materials being considered
at the meeting, to individuals with dis-
CAL YEAR.
ALL proposals. The owner will not
accept a proposal that does not include
IMLAY CITY attend the meeting may send their abilities at the hearing upon five (5)
ALL RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.
a sworn and notarized Affidavit of CITY COMMISSIONER comments to - Imlay Township days notice to the Village of Capac, by
THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEV-
Compliance for the Iran Economic VACANCY Zoning Board of Appeals, 682 North writing, or calling the Village Clerk’s
IED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT The City of Imlay City is seek- Fairgrounds Road, Imlay City, MI office at 131 N. Main Street, Capac,
Sanctions Act. Please see the
OF THIS HEARING. ing to fill a vacant City Commissioner 48444. A copy of the request is avail- Michigan, 48014. Telephone 810-
Construction Project Manual section
WILLIAM WINN, SUPERVISOR position with the City. Eligible candi- able at the Imlay Township Hall 395-4355.
00307 for the form to use with your
11-2 proposal. dates must have been a resident of the between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Monday, Lisa Lulis, Capac Village Clerk
City for at least one (1) year and not Wednesday, and Friday. 12-1
State Police (WB I-69/ Rd. in Dryden Twp.
Graham Rd.) •assault and battery at
•08:56 Private Property eastbound I-69 and S. Van
Damage Accident (Newark Dyke Rd. in Imlay Twp.
Rd./S. Cedar St.) •sick care for medical in
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12.8 per contest, during the Conference East honorable
2018-19 campaign. mention selection.
That placed her first on Aubree Smith, Capac.
the Dryden squad and Smith managed 168 Imlay City’s Eric Pawlaczyk (R) took fourth for
among Tri-City Times All- Dryden’s Hannah Peyerk led all Tri-City players Mott at the NCWA Nationals last week.
Area first team honorees. with an average of 12.8 points per contest. All-Area page 20
The 5-7 junior guard
also grabbed 63 rebounds,
handed off 55 assists and
38 assists.
Lengemann ended her
Pawlaczyk earns
registered 41 steals.
It was her third year on
Dryden’s varsity.
initial season at the varsity
level as an All-Blue Water
Area Conference first team
podium spot at
NCWA Nationals
Peyerk concluded the choice.
2018-19 campaign as an Kayla Louwsma,
All-North Central Thumb Imlay City.
League Stars Division first Louwsma collected
team choice.
Mary Lengemann,
196 points in 22 contests,
an average of 8.9 per
Imlay City grad becomes
Imlay City. game, this winter. All-American for Mott CC
Lengemann netted 276 That placed her second
points in 23 contests, an on the Imlay City squad By Kevin Kissane disappointed, bringing
average of 12.0 points per and third among those who Tri-City Times Sports Editor home a fourth-place finish
game, this winter. attained Tri-City Times at 125 pounds.
That ranked her first All-Area first team status. IMLAY CITY — He began his success-
on the Imlay City squad The 5-9 senior guard Mott Community College ful run at nationals with a
and second among those also pulled down 110 freshman Eric Pawlaczyk, win by pin against a
Photo by Kevin Kissane
who attained Tri-City rebounds, registered 96 an Imlay City High School Richland College foe,
Times All-Area first team steals and handed off 40 graduate, claimed a place- requiring 1:38 to accom-
status. assists. winning performance at plish the feat.
The 5-10 freshman It was her third year on the NCWA National Pawlaczyk then went
guard also pulled down Imlay City’s varsity. Championship this past to 2-0, picking up a 5-2
117 rebounds, collected Louwsma finished the Imlay City’s Mary Lengemann brings the ball week. victory over the Apprentice
46 steals and handed off 2018-19 campaign as an up the floor in a non-league clash this winter. Allen, Texas is where School’s Raekwon
the tournament was con- Jackson.
tested. He followed that up
Dryden’s Pawlaczyk saw to it
Ella Kage that he would not leave Nationals page 20
(center)
battles an
Owen-Gage
foe for the
ball during
DeMara to play for
a matchup
this past
winter.
SC4 college squad
Almont golf standout takes
skills to community college
By Kevin Kissane Area Conference
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Tournament hosted by
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Sports In Brief
LeFevere Second-place
is finalist event finish
The Imlay City seventh
Photo provided
ing crite- Summer Hoblett and
ria: A min- coach Dan Purvis.
imum 3.5
grade point
average on
a 4.0 scale
and must
have previ-
LeFevere
Third-place
ously won a varsity letter
in an MHSAA-sponsored
event finish
postseason sport. The Imlay City eighth
Applicants were also grade volleyball team
asked to show involve- took third at the BWAC
ment in other school and Tourney. They are
community activities, sub- front manager Lyla
mit two letters of recom- Russell; second row (L
mendation and a 500-word to R) Monique Hoblett,
essay on the importance of Sydney Livingston,
sportsmanship in educa- Kennedy Mitchell,
tional athletics. The appli- Jenna Denver, Julia
cations were reviewed by Grayvold; Amanda
a committee of 70 educa- Barth and Brooklyn
tors from across the state. Ross; and back coach
The winner was Erin Wetzel, Katie
announced at the halftime Rodriguez, Liliana
of the Division 3 boys’ Rosillo, Alyssa Evans,
basketball state final game Drew Wetzel, Hope
between Iron Mountain Schriber, Natalie Stone,
and Pewamo Westphalia Lily Lengemann and
last Saturday. manager Christina
Photo provided
Diaz. Emma Kent is
Subscribe
not pictured.
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IMLAY CITY — Dominic D’Ambrosio
Imlay City wrestling and Cristian Rojas head-
earned five placewinning lined, bringing home first-
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City showing, claiming a
Union Event Center, in second.
Jeffro Helzer and Cierra
Bowling Scores
Capac sophomore
wrestler Max
Sophomore Ella
Kage averaged 4.7 steals
Holly Meadows Thursday Night Mixed
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(March 13th Results) (March 20th Results)
Frangedakis won the 103- and 4.5 assists per con- Men’s High Game Eric Bollart, 254 Men’s High Game Matt Wright, 236
pound weight class at the test for Dryden’s varsity Men’s High Series Nick Cox, 671 Men’s High Series Nick Cox, 657
GTC Tournament recent- basketball team this Monday Night Trio Monday Night Trio
Women’s High Game Kelly Pardon, 211 Women’s High Game Stephanie Schaefer, 210
ly. winter. 1st Place: Free Agents 1st Place: Free Agents
Women’s High Series Kelly Pardon, 576 Women’s High Series Stephanie Schaefer, 517
For his effort, For her effort, Kage Men’s High Game Stan Sempf, 289 Men’s High Game Chad Wolak, 259
Team High Series Champions Team High Series Champions
Frangedakis claims our earns our Girls’ Athlete Men’s High Series Stan Sempf, 756 Men’s High Series Chad Wolak, 698
Boys’ Athlete of the of the Week honor. Team High Series Jocco Contracting, 2029 Sports Bar, 2346 Team High Series Jocco Contracting, 1876 Sports Bar, 2121
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CITIZENS Men’s High Game Bob Vineyard, 242 Women’s High Game Kolista Mayhew, 225 Men’s High Game Duane Jurn, 247 Women’s High Game Jennifer Zibby, 241
FRANKENMUTH Men’s High Series Jym Peck, 641 Women’s High Series Terri Ritter, 570 Men’s High Series Mike Edgerton, 711 Women’s High Series Lori Wilkalis, 566
PIONEER • CINCINNATI Team High Series Nickles & Dimes, 2296 Team High Series Nickles & Dimes, 2218
TRAVELERS Women’s High Game Cathy Strunk, 209 Women’s High Game Cristy Stephens, 223
SELECTIVE Women’s High Series Donna Beemer, 570 Women’s High Series Cristy Stephens, 621
THE HARTFORD Team High Series Bi-Polar Powers, 2169 Beginners Luck Team High Series Future-In-Laws, 2281 Guys N Dolls
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Writing For Many Major Men’s High Game Bart Gabbard, 244 Men’s High Game Kevin Kavanagh, 258
Insurance Companies Tuesday Mens’ Charter League Tuesday Mens’ Charter League
1st Place: Solid Barn Construction Men’s High Series Chris Reusser, 692 1st Place: Solid Barn Construction Men’s High Series Kevin Kavanagh, 633
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Peyerk (D) 20 256 12.8 Team League Overall
G R Avg.
M. Lengemann (IC) 23 276 12.0 ASSISTS Imlay City 11-3 15-8
Maday (C) 18 108 6.0
Louwsma (IC) 22 196 8.9 G A Avg. Almont 1-13 5-16
Husovsky (C) 17 151 8.8 Kautz (A) 21 123 5.9
Kage (D) 20 90 4.5
“Quality Commercial Printing at the Best Price in Town!” Smith (C)
Johnson (A)
20
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168
167
8.4
8.0
Sobek (D)
Rossen (IC)
20 115 5.8
19 107 5.6
Peyerk (D)
Peters (D)
20 56 2.8
20 42 2.1
Greater Thumb Conference
Capac 4-8 5-15
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