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Board votes
to outsource
Recognized
busing jobs
Almont teacher earns
Lansing company
radio station award,
to provide service

Photo provided
...see page 3
for Almont schools
By Tom Wearing Chris Eilersen and his son Eric at Eric’s graduation ceremony from Michigan
State University in 2013.

DNA discovery
twearing@pageone-inc.com

ALMONT — Despite emotional pleas

from school bus drivers and a last-ditch
effort by AESPA representative Marty
Zmiejko to negotiate a mutually satisfactory
deal, Almont School Board members voted
4-1 on Thursday,
May 30, to enter
into a five-year
contract for
Almont man goes from only child two with the Air Force. He
was discharged in 1974.
to six siblings via 23andMe test
Fun for kids
school transpor- A year or so later, he decided
tation services to visit his grandmother—his
with Dean By Catherine Minolli Suspicions confirmed, Chris mom’s mom—to have a con-
Plenty of activities for Transportation of cminolli@pageone-inc.com let it go for the time being. versation. The issue regard-
children at Busker Fest, Lansing. He had other things to think ing his paternity eventually
...see page 13 With Board ALMONT — It was about—namely his deploy- rose to the surface.
President Paul September of 1971, and ment to what had become the “My grandmother knew,
Bowman absent, Chris Eilersen was not hav- most controversial war in and this ended up being the
in a roll call vote, ing a good day. U.S. history. key to the whole thing,”
Board members A member of the U.S. Air “It was not a great night,” Chris says. “She said she
Jennifer Mitchell, Force, Chris was getting Chris recalls. “My father wasn’t 100 percent sure, but
John Mills, Jill some things together on the wasn’t my father, and I was she thought a man named
O’Neil and John eve of being sent off to serve going to Vietnam in the William Wood was my father.
Brzozowski in the Vietnam War. He was morning. There were a lot of It was the first time I heard
voted in favor of just 19 years old. emotions going on in that that name.”
a motion to con- Chris was also having a time frame.” William Wood. It may as
tract with Dean. conversation with his Mother’s mother well have been John Smith or
Board mem- mom—a conversation that knows best Bob Jones. Chris figured his
ber Michael Karen Klos offers would both confirm his long- Chris served a year in
Sullivan cast the impassioned argu- held suspicions and ultimate- Vietnam, and then another Discovery page 6
lone vote oppos- ment on behalf of cur- ly change his life.
rent Almont bus driv- “She told me the man
Top grads
ing the motion,

Lapeer County Ed Tech’s

while board
member Dallas
ers.

Walton abstained from voting, because his

top students in spotlight,
...see page 7
wife is employed with the district.
Zmiejko’s proposal to the Board includ-
ed concessions that included a one-year
wage freeze for drivers; the elimination of
two bus routes via attrition; and removal of
an existing attendance incentive; all of
which would translate to an immediate sav-
ings of $109,252.
Even a Plan B offered by Zmiejko
which included a wage reduction was not
enough to convince the Board to reconsider.
The Board had intended to vote on the
issue on May 20, but agreed to postpone the
vote until Thursday to give AESPA mem-
bers an opportunity to negotiate further.
Almont Schools Finance Administrator
Barb Potter acknowledged the efforts of the
who was my father, who I
carried his name, was not my
real father,” Chris recalls.
Family members often
“She said ‘I’m not sure who
your father is.’”
While the news was a
linked through 23andMe
surprise—it was not really a By Catherine Minolli
shock. Chris had long puz- cminolli@pageone-inc.com
zled over his lack of resem-
blance to the man who MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA — The genomics and bio-
tech company 23andMe has linked hundreds of people
helped raise him until the age
of 10, when he left his mom. with family members since its inception in 2007.
Almont resident Chris Eilersen is just one of them.
“The guy that I had his
name was six-four, and 240 After completing a test kit from 23andMe, Chris found
a link to the mystery of his biological father.
pounds and had wavy brown
hair,” Chris says. “At my 23andMe’s Christine Pai says that’s not unusual.
“We receive dozens of stories a week from our cus-
heaviest I weighed 160, and
when I had hair it was tomers who have connected with biological family
members through 23andMe, and many of them find
straight and blonde,” he says.
“I’m five-ten, five-eleven and their birth fathers or children,” she says. “In fact, more
basically there was no physi-

Cardinals rule
23andMe page 6
Outsource page 6 cal resemblance there.”

Dryden wins first district

Farmer launches YouTube channel

title since 1995,
...see page 17

TRI-CITY Imlay Twp.’s Kip Siegler shares

scenes from life on family
TIMES dairy farm founded in 1950s
ONLINE By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
tricitytimes-online.com
IMLAY TWP. — Less
than two percent of
Americans live on a farm
FACEBOOK so agriculture is a lifestyle
and career combination
that the average citizen
facebook.com isn’t familiar with but Kip
Siegler wants to change
/Tricitytimes/
how they milk and feed
their cows to handling
manure and planting their
crops.
“There’s so much hap-
pening on the farm every
day. My goal now is to do
videos that document a
whole season on a dairy
farm,” Kip said.
Kip and his brothers
Website photo

that. Mark and Greg milk 200

He figured YouTube, a
video sharing website that
attracts 7 billion users
The Tri-City Times every day, was an ideal
is printed on
platform to share scenes
recycled paper from life on the farm.
In mid-March, the
Imlay Township dairy
farmer launched his own
YouTube channel, Kip
Siegler Farming, and since
then has posted 21 videos
that detail everything from
cows and grow hay, wheat,
corn and soybeans with
their parents, Jeff and
Maryann. The brothers’
grandparents, John and
Jean Siegler, founded the
operation, based on Brown
City Road, in the 1950s.
He started his research
in December by watching
other farmers’ videos.
“I thought ‘I can do
that...I like to talk.’ I’ve
In one of his latest videos, Kip Siegler explains how sick cows are treat-
ed on their third generation dairy farm.
found out it’s trickier than after chores. reached viewers in the
it looks but I’m getting the “It’s all trial and error. United States, Canada,
hang of it,” Kip said of If you want to do some- Ireland, Switzerland, the
using the recording equip- thing bad enough, you’ll United Kingdom and
ment. figure it out.” more.
He taught himself how Currently, his channel “It seems to be a mix
to edit the videos too, a has attracted 440 subscrib-
task he tackles at night ers and Kip said he’s Channel page 6
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Police swarm suspects sought in weapons case
Motorists stalled by large presence on M-53
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — in Brown City on Monday,
Acting on a request from
Sanilac County Sheriff’s
Dept., Imlay City police on
Thursday, May 30, stopped
a vehicle on M-53 near the
bowling alley that was
occupied by two male sus-
pects wanted in a firearms
related case in Sanilac.
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According to the
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the house had been hit
by several bullets and the
suspects had fled the
scene.
Deputies reported the
the home had been occu-
pied by five people at the
time the shots were fired,
but no one was injured.
Authorities later
searched the two suspects’
residence in Goodland
Township and discovered
the firearm they believe
was used in the shooting,
along with hundreds of
rounds of ammunition.
Arrested and jailed
Imlay City Police Chief
Scott Pike reported that as
a precaution, his officers
had their guns drawn when
at around 1:13 p.m. on
Thursday, they pulled over
five individuals, including
two young women and
three men.
Woman injured in crash in Imlay City
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY —
Police report that a 46-
year-old Clifford woman
traveling northbound on
M-53 at around 6:30 a.m.
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Police from Imlay City and other agencies surround suspect vehicle on
M-53 near the bowling alley on Thursday, May 30.
“We were informed cuffed them and turned turned over to a Lapeer
they had been involved in
an incident involving
them over to Sanilac
County.”
County EMS 
treatment.
crew for
weapons and they were Pike said the oldest of
The other two male
being followed by an the three males in the car suspects were arrested and
unmarked car,” said Pike. complained of chest are currently lodged in the
“We stopped and hand- pains at the scene and was Lapeer County Jail.
sustained non-life threaten- home from work when she 45-year-old man from
ing injuries when she
collided with a south-
fell asleep at the wheel.
Pike said the injured
Unionville, Michigan.
The male driver was
bound vehicle near the
intersection of First
woman’s 2005 Pontiac
G-6 drifted into the south-
not injured, but Pike said
the injured woman was
Street. bound lane and struck transported to McLaren
Police Chief Scott Pike the rear of a cargo trailer Lapeer Region Hospital
reported that the injured being pulled by a 1.5-ton with injuries that included
driver was on her way pickup truck driven by a broken bones.
Memorial Day weekend a busy one for deputies
LAPEER COUNTY Sheriff’s Office had a busy Also keeping busy
— The Lapeer County Memorial Day weekend were deputies in the
on both the roads and Marine Division. They
IN HOUSE
waterways. inspected two liveries con-
According to a press taining 44 boats. Four of
release from Sheriff Scott those vessels did not pass
JEWELRY McKenna’s office, his
deputies were dispatched
inspection and were taken
out of service. Marine
REPAIR to more than 220 incidents
and made 23 arrests for a
Division members also
patrolled numerous water-
variety of offenses includ- ways in western and north-
Over 26 Years ing operating while ern portions of the county.
Experience intoxicated, assault and “Deputies conducted
battery, domestic assault, 40 safety inspections and
Gem & Diamond stolen vehicle, probation gave 15 verbal warnings to
Specialist violations, resisting/ boaters, no citations were
obstructing an officer, issued. A total of 35 depu-
Downtown Imlay City indecent exposure and ty hours were spent in
810-724-RUBY warrant arrests. keeping our citizens safe
Tues.-Fri. 10:30- 5:30 In addition, deputies on our lakes over the
Sat. 10:30 - 3:00 conducted 293 traffic stops weekend,” Undersheriff
on the county’s roadways. Jeremy Howe reported.
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Orchard Primary teacher honored by WNIC Radio
Orchard Primary first-grade teacher Sarah Savage (lower left) is joined by her students while holding the Teacher of the
Week Award plaque presented her by WNIC 100.3 iHeart Radio. Top center is student teacher Erin Combs.
Sarah Savage named station’s ‘Teacher of Week’
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
ALMONT — Orchard
Primary first-grade teacher
Sarah Savage was honored
this week by WNIC 100.3-
FM iHeart Radio.
On Thursday morning,
May 23, Savage was pre-
sented WNIC’s the Jay
Towers “Teacher of the
Week Award,” having been
nominated by her students
and parents.
Each week,
WNIC  teams up with
Spartan Book Mobile on the move again this summer
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY —
Soon the Spartan Book
Mobile will hit the streets
to deliver good reads to
Imlay City residents.
Imlay City Schools’
transformed school bus,
stocked with reading mate-
rial, will follow a desig-
Pie, ice cream on tap at Busker Fest Free concert at Goodland Library
Historical Museum brings back popular social June 14-15
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — Pie
and ice cream is back at the
Imlay City Museum!
During the 2019 Michigan
Busker Fest, historical soci-
ety members will be dish-
ing out their traditional pas-
try and ice cream combo
but with a slight twist.
Instead of the usual blue-
berry pie that rightfully
coincided with the
Visitors are encouraged to check out the
museum’s display honoring the Imlay City Fire
Department’s history.
Dunkin’ Donuts to honor
outstanding and dedicated
educators throughout the
Metro-Detroit area.
Those who submitted
nominations for Savage
were required to explain
why they believe she was
deserving of the honor.
As the week’s recipient,
Savage was gifted with a
supply of Dunkin Donuts,
an Amazon gift card and a
commemorative plaque
from Woods Trophies.
She was additionally
lauded by Orchard Primary
nated route and make stops
at eight locations around
town on Wednesdays­–June
19, June 26, July 17 and
July 31.
Stops include Imlay
City Schools Early
Learning Center (3:05-
3:20 p.m.), Alvin Norlin
Pool (3:25-3:40 p.m.),
Location Pending (3:45-
4:00 p.m.), Belle River and
Blueberry Festival–the
Busker Fest’s precursor–
they’ll be slicing into pans
of apple pie.
Historical society board
member Carla Jepsen said
their hours of operation
during the festival will be
from 4-8 p.m. on Friday,
June 14 and 11 a.m. to 8
p.m. on Saturday, June 15,
or until they run out of pie.
“Our tent will be up with a
cool place to sit and visit
and enjoy a piece of pie and
File photo
Principal, Jennifer Szlachta,
who described Savage as a
teacher who goes above
and beyond on behalf of her
students.
“Sarah is wonderful,”
she said. “She is dynamic
and always looking for new
ways to create engaging
activities and learning
opportunities for students. “She is an amazing
“She worked with staff
to create a Maker Faire
project for the whole school
where students researched
ways to scientifically solve
a problem from a story they
5th St. (4:05-4:20 p.m.),
Yuriana Zepeda Daycare
(4:25-4:40 p.m.),
Townsend Apts (4:45-5
p.m.), Maple Vista (5:05-
5:25 p.m.) and Maple
Grove Community (5:30-
5:50 p.m.)
The school district also
has planned special events
for students and their fami-
lies to enjoy during the
ice cream during the Busker
Fest,” Jepsen said.
Festivalgoers are also invit-
ed to check out the muse-
um’s displays during the
two-day event.
Jepsen said their fea-
tured display from this
spring, honoring the Imlay
City Fire Department, is
still up for viewing.
They’ve also updated other
displays and vignettes.
“The caboose and
memorial building will also
be open,” she added.
The museum is located
at 77 Main Street in the
historic Grand Trunk
Railroad depot at 77 Main
Cool down with a slice
of apple pie and ice
cream at the museum
at the 2019 Busker
Fest.
had read, and then present
their solution to a panel of
community members who
served as judges.”
Szchlata added that
Savage also runs an after-
school Lego Club for stu-
dents and took some of
them to Detroit for the
World Lego Competition.
mentor to our new teachers,
working alongside them to
make sure they feel com-
fortable as they begin their
new career path and truly
cares about all of the stu-
summer break.
They include:
•Read-a-Recipe on
Wednesday, July 10 from
5-7 p.m. at Weston
Elementary. The night will
center on recipe reading
and recipe making. The
first 50 students will
receive a free Spartan
apron.
•Reading with Music
Street in Imlay City. In
addition to their special
hours during the Busker
Fest, the museum wel-
comes visitors on Saturdays
from 1-4 p.m., April
through December.
For more information
about the Imlay City
Museum, visit their
Facebook page.
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fond memories and happy
times,” she says. “I chal-
lenge them to start thinking
deeper; to make leaps in
learning and get them ready
for all the interesting read-
ing, math and writing they
will take on in second grade
and beyond.
Savage takes pride in
the job and responsibility
for instilling the love for
learning in her students.
“A good teacher’s job is
to hook the learner into an
interesting science phe-
nomenon or math concept
so the learner wants to learn
more,” she says. “They
become the driving force of
their own learning. “ I
hope this is something they
will take through their
lives—being curious about
Photo provided
the world around them and
growing up to be lifelong
learners.”
dents, staff, and families of
Orchard Primary,” Szchlata
continued. “We are blessed
to have her in our school.”
Honors aside, Savage
feels equally blessed to
have the opportunity to
teach young children.
“As a first grade teach-
er, I feel my job is to get the
kids excited about learn-
ing,” says Savage.
“Everything I do, I try to
have one really fun part or Savage is all smiles
something memorable. after collecting her
“I want first grade to be award on Thursday
the students’ best year with morning.
& the Arts on Wednesday, and Borland. There will
July 24 from 5-7 p.m. at also be face-painting, self-
Weston Elementary. See ies with Sparty, and much
puppet shows, artwork, more.
dancing, plus band and Imlay City Schools
choir performances. created the Spartan Book
•Back-to-School Bash Mobile and summer read-
on Wednesday, August 7 ing activities last year in an
from 5-7 p.m. at Weston & effort to help stem aca-
Borland. A back-to-school demic losses commonly
scavenger hunt will take referred to as the “summer
families through Weston slide.”
GOODLAND TWP. — All are welcome to
attend a free concert on Sat., June 15 at 1 p.m. Gemini,
the well-known, family-oriented music group will
perform. Twins Lazlo and Sandor Slomovits write and
play acoustic music for children and families, cele-
brating the fun, warmth and humor of family life.
Their recordings and concerts are filled with rousing
sing-alongs, folk tales and music from around the
world. There is no charge to attend, advance reserva-
tions required. Call the library at 810-721-2110 to
reserve a spot. The library is located at 2370 N. Van
Dyke, north of Imlay City.
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Smiling
faces
of optimistic

Almont

Photo by Tom Wearing

graduates Friends and classmates Aaron Bryan, Liam Palmer, Garrett Vallus, Adam Campbell, Aiden Powell
and Colton Kruse pose in anticipation of collecting their hard-earned diplomas at Almont High
School graduation.

Photo by Tom Wearing

Photo by Tom Wearing
Almont High School Principal Elizabeth
Tomhave welcomes students and guests at
the Class of 2019 graduation ceremony
Sunday.
Almont graduates wave ‘goodbye’ to their high school and ‘hello’ to their respective futures
before Sunday’s commencement exercises.

Almont High
School gradu-
ates Max
Brombach, Ian
Urbanek,
Bobby Parsell
(front), Lukas

Photo by Tom Wearing

Nielsen and
Chase Kunz
are ready for
Photo by Tom Wearing

‘prime time.’

Happy 2019 Almont grads include Courtney

King, Mia Berthet and Nicole Johnson.

Capac presents the well

prepared Class of 2019
Photo by Mike Mercier
Photo by Mike Mercier

Chuck Clor, niece Londyn Terns and Deanna Clor, all of Capac, check
Capac High School’s Top Ten graduates take center stage during com-
out the commencement schedule at Capac High School before the
mencement exercises on Sunday.
ceremony begins.

Paityn Clor
proudly
shows of her
diploma at
Sunday’s cer-
emony.
Photo by Mike Mercier

Photo by Mike Mercier

Commencement
speaker and longtime Schools Superintendent Jeff Terpenning dis-
CHS teacher Chris cusses the ‘Best High Schools’ award Capac
Cutler addresses High School recently received from U.S. News
graduates on Sunday. & World Report during Sunday’s graduation
ceremony.
Photo by Mike Mercier
Photo by Mike Mercier

Capac Choir Director Caleb Sinclair leads choir in musical presentation during Sunday’s com- Capac High School grad makes a statement
mencement exercises. as she lines up for commencement exercis-
es on Sunday.
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Imlay City introduces its

impressive Class of 2019

Photo by Maria Brown

Imlay City’s Peyton Galbraith, Renae Brewer, Olivia Moore,
Amber Flowers, Olivia Friedenstab, Dominique Perreault, Mary
Evard and Allie Logan pose for a photo with a signed class
banner.
Imlay City
Spartan
Harmony
choir mem-
bers per-
form “You
Raise Me
Up” during

Photo by Maria Brown

Sunday’s
ceremony.

Photo by Maria Brown

Imlay City’s Austin Orr, Anthony Powell, Kyle Kulin, Miguel Martinez, Wesley
Hampton and Lonnie Wolford were among 167 graduates in the Class of 2019.
Photo by Maria Brown

Photo by Maria Brown

Imlay City graduate Julian Dervishi receives his

diploma from school board member Doug Van Co-salutatorian Benjamin Khouri delivers his remarks to fellow grads, family and friends
Dyk. during Sunday’s commencement ceremonies in the Imlay City High School gym.

Celebrating the outstanding

Class of 2019
in Dryden
Photo by Rod Soule Studios
Photo by Rod Soule Studios

Photo by Rod Soule Studios

Members of the Dryden

Members of the Dryden High School Class of 2019 toss caps into the air Jr. High School Band per- Valedictorian John Lynch and
to celebrate their graduation on Sunday. form during Sunday’s Salutatorian Vincent Angel celebrate
commencement exercis- their accomplishments before the cere-
es at the high school. mony begins on Sunday.
Photo by Rod Soule Studios

Photo by Rod Soule Studios

The Dryden High School Class of 2019 holds balloon launch on Friday The Dryden High School Class of 2019 shifts tassels to signify their
to mark the end of their high school career. new status as graduates on Sunday.
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of both farmers and non-
farmers,” he said.
“One viewer from
Miami, Florida said he
appreciated being able to
see where his food comes
from.”
His videos include a
variety of footage.
Sometimes he’s walking
through the barns or milk-
ing parlor while explaining
how things work. Other
times he positions his cam-
era to capture scenes of
him tending to cows or
prepping equipment to
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plant corn. Sometimes his
camera gets mounted
directly on the equipment.
“When I first started
The Imlay Township farmer already has more
doing these videos my
than 400 subscribers to his channel and his
brothers and dad were like
goal is to have 100,000 regular viewers.
‘what in the heck is he
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doing?’ Now, they’re com-
ing around,” he said with a
laugh.
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Dairy Farm, where they
post lots of farm photos,
including many of the
fourth generation of
Sieglers to work on the
farm. Earlier this spring
they hosted Imlay City pre-
school classes on a field
trip and the farm will spon-
sor a court at a 3 on 3 bas-
ketball tournament later
this month at Imlay City
High School where they’ll
hand out free milk.
“Farmers get so
focused on their work but
we need to find the time to
market ourselves too,” Kip
said, referencing the tough
times America’s dairy
farmers are facing current-
ly that’s due, in part, to
oversupply.
“We’ve got to get kids
drinking more milk and
eating more ice cream.”
Ultimately, Kip’s goal
is to get 100,000 channel
subscribers.
“It’s a big goal but I’m
just getting warmed up,”
he said.
Almont Schools expires
June 30, 2020.
The ramifications of
the Board’s decision will
continue to unfold in the
coming months.
On Monday, June 3,
Zmiejko said the majority
of current AESPA drivers
are weighing their future
options.
“It looks like most of
them are looking at other
options before considering
Dean as their only option,”
said Zmiejko. “I also know
of one or two that are look-
ing at Dean as their first
option.
“It will be interesting
to see how it all plays out,”
he continued. “I’m won-
dering how this is going to
affect the district’s para-
pros (paraprofessionals) in
the future.”
The AESPA, which
includes the district’s para-
professionals, approved a
three-year contract with
Almont Schools in August
of 2017. That contract
expires on June 30, 2020.
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the William Wood who
was his biological father
were slim to none. Again,
he let it go.
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In November of 2018,
Chris’s life was good. He’d
been retired five years
from a 12 year stint as a
Corrections Officer with
the Lapeer County Sheriff
Department.
He was pursuing his
career in music, something
he’d been involved in since
the ’60s when he learned
to play the guitar.
He and his wife
Sally—who’d served as
Lapeer County Treasurer
from 1995 to 2008—were
enjoying new pursuits in
theater and elsewhere, and
their son Eric was doing
well, having graduated
from Michigan State
University in 2013.
Eric asked Chris if
he’d be interested in taking
a DNA test—the genomics
and biotech company
23andMe was having a
‘two-for-one’ sale.
“He said ‘why don’t
we get a couple of kits to
see what happens,’” Chris
recalls.
Chris and Eric com-
pleted the saliva tests and
sent them off for analysis.
Shortly thereafter,
Chris found out the results,
and he wasn’t surprised.
“I wasn’t consciously
trying to find my father. I
thought whoever it is, is
likely dead and not in their
database.”
Turns out, Chris was
right. William Wood was
not in the 23andMe data-
base, but his relatives
were.
Family ties
Chris’s results arrived a
few weeks later. He found
it interesting, but not sur-
prising.
“They tell you where
your relatives were from,”
Chris says. “The first thing
that was confirmed is that
I’m not an Eilersen by
blood. There is no Danish
in my background. It’s
mostly English and Irish. It
was interesting, but not
earth shattering.”
Chris also received a
list of potential third- or
fourth-cousins based on his
DNA. He thought that was
that.
But it wasn’t. About
three weeks later, Chris
received an email that
would change his life.
“You have relatives on
23andMe,” it said.
Chris was intrigued.
The first name he saw was
‘Morgana Sommer,’ and
the test indicated she was a
close relative—a cousin or
a sibling.
Chris sent Morgana a
message through the
23andMe website.
“I was curious to see
what her story was,” he
says. “I still wasn’t equat-
ing that with my father.”
Morgana messaged
back, saying she didn’t
recognize Chris’s name,
and had no clue about a
possible relationship. She
did say one thing that
Photo provided
William Wood, Chris
Eilersen’s biological
father. This is the first
photo Chris saw of his
dad.
stopped Chris in his tracks.
“My grandfather’s
name was William Wood,”
she said.
Chris just about
dropped his iPad.
“It hit me,” he says.
“Oh my God, guess what!
I found my father!”
Chris messaged
Morgana back, and the
floodgates opened. He
found an entire warm,
open and loving family he
never knew about.
“I was an only child
for 67 years and then
found out I was one of
seven,” Chris says. “Two
have passed, and I have
four sisters.”
Chris says his siblings
also suspected they had
another— “That’s the way
Dad was,” they said.
Chris found out
William met his mom on
Fire Island, New York—
Chris was born just five
miles away. Everything
clicked.
They sent photos of
their dad and Chris was
amazed.
“They sent a photo of
him (William Wood) when
he was 25, and I have a
photo of me at 25 and one
of my son at 25 and we
could have been triplets,”
Chris says. “It’s really
unusual but it feels really
good.”
Though they’ve yet to
meet in person, Chris and
his newfound family mem-
bers talk all the time.
“It’s as if we’ve always
known each other,” he
says. “Once in a while I’ll
get an email that says ‘love
you, brother,’ and that’s
kinda cool.”
The family hopes to
meet in person, likely in
Iowa as the remaining sib-
lings are spread across the
United States.
In the meantime, Chris
is working on a major,
music-related project that
brought him to Las Vegas
for a recording session.
A folk singer, Chris
laid the track for one of his
original songs, which will
be featured on a compila-
tion CD made by veterans,
for veterans.
“This has been a very
eventful year, and the
whole family has been
very supportive,” he says.
“I am excited about what
comes next.”
Editor’s note: William
Wood died in 1988 at the
age of 65. That same year,
Chris’s maternal grand-
mother passed away, as
did Chris’s stepfather Mr.
Eilersen. Chris’s mom
passed away in 2006.

Kaitlyn Nathan
Szukala Russell
Ed Tech Center’s top students shine
Editor’s note: This is the
first of a two-part install-
ment featuring the top stu-
dents in each of the pro-
grams offered at the Lapeer
County Ed Tech Center. A
big ‘thank you!’ to Tonya
Streasick, student services
secretary at the Lapeer
County Ed Tech Center for
compiling the information
and photos for this feature.
ATTICA — The
Lapeer County Ed Tech
Center has announced the
top graduates in each of the
wide variety of programs
offered there as follows:
Agriscience
Horticulture
Kaitlyn Szukala is
from Lapeer High School
and the daughter of Keith
and Jennifer Szukala and
Lisa Thueme. She has been
honored with the distinc-
tion for being the Top
Senior in the Agriscience/
Horticulture Program.
Kaitlyn received many
awards through Ed Tech
such as FFA Greenhand and
Chapter Degrees, State FFA
Academic Excellence,
National FFA Veterinary
Science CDE Silver Team
Award, State FFA
Veterinary Science CDE
3rd place Individual and 1st
place team, FFA Chapter
Proficiency in Small
Animals and State FFA
Floriculture 2nd place
Team.
Kaitlyn has also been
involved in many activities
such as Chapter FFA
Secretary, Project Raising
HOPE Mentor Pal, Project
RED volunteer, FFA Grow
More Grant Volunteer-
vegetable production and
distribution, National
Technical Honor Society,
Jim Reihl’s Friendly
Chrysler Dodge Ram
Farmer Appreciation Day
and lastly, Animal Care in
Agriscience Animal Center
including feeding and ani-
mal health.
“This program means
everything to me, it has
helped me develop as a per-
son by helping me gain
confidence and skills of
leadership,” Kaitlyn says.
“Working with the animals
has given me a better view
of what I would like to do
with my life.”
Computer Aided Design
Nathan Russell is from
Lapeer High School and
the son of Dean Russell and
Kellie Stephens. He has the
Rotary 5K features new venue, new route
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — Lace
up those walking and run-
ning shoes and hoof it
around Imlay City for a
good cause at the 2019
Michigan Busker Fest.
Once again, the Imlay City
Rotary Club will host their
5K run/walk during the fes-
tival on Friday, June 14.
Walkers will set off at
6:30 p.m. and runners will
sprint from the starting line
at 7 p.m. at Grettenberger
Field, next to the Imlay
City Middle School.
“This event was for-
merly held during the
You can make a
difference.
Small gifts.
Big impact.
Kaitlyn
Batchelor
honored distinction for
being the Top Senior in the
Computer Aided Design
Program.
Nathan has plans to
attend Eastern Michigan
University to obtain his
degree in Simulation and
Animation for a future as a
professional 3D modeler.
Nathan has earned 1st
place at the 2019 SKILLS
USA Regional competition
in Technical Drafting, 3rd
place at the 2019 SKILLS
USA State Competition in
Technical Drafting and a
2nd place at the 2018
SKILLS USA Regional
Competition in Technical
Drafting. Nathan is a
SKILLS USA Member, an
active member of National
Technical Honor Society as
well as the NTHS presi-
dent.
“Being in CAD has
helped me grow as both an
individual and leader, it
made it possible for me to
learn more than I could
have imagined during just
two years,” Nathan says.
Culinary Arts
Kaitlyn Batchelor is
from Almont High School
and the daughter of Laurie
and Mike Batchelor. She
has the distinction of being
the Top Senior in the
Culinary Arts Program.
Kaitlyn’s plans are to
attend Johnson and Wales
with a goal to open her own
bakery, make wedding
cakes and be known for
crazy new dessert things.
Kaitlyn received
awards in SKILLS USA
Commercial Baking,
Perfect Attendance, 1st
place at SKILLS USA
Regional, 1st place at
SKILLS USA States, 2nd
place at SKILLS USA local
competition as well as
Outstanding Singer for
Almont Varsity Singers. Recognition Award.
Some activities she was
involved in at Almont High
School are National Honor
Society, Almont Varsity
Singers and the Almont
LINKS program
“Being a part of Ed
Tech has showed me that I
can do anything, be any-
thing and showed me my
talents,” Kaitlyn says. “I
enjoy going to school
because I get to have fun,
learn and get better every
day.”
Diesel Technology
Dillan Sarka is from
Imlay City High School
Blueberry Festival, and is
now part of the new
Michigan Busker Fest. This
is our second year for the
new race and we hope to
make it more exciting for
each participant! Following
last year’s lead, participants
can either use their race bib
tag for a complimentary
beverage or as a raffle
entry,” organizers state on
their website.
The 2019 race features
a new route. Walkers and
runners will take 2nd Street
to Almont Ave. and then
head north to 4th Street.
From 4th Street, the route
will then follow Handley,
Pine and 1st streets before
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Dillan Carlos
Sarka Gonzalez
and the son of Michael and
Sheila Sarka. He has the
distinction for being the
Top Senior in the Diesel
Technology Program.
Dillan has maintained
an A throughout his two
years in the Diesel
Technology program with
an excellent attendance
record. He has earned his
ASE student certification in
Electrical and Electronic
Systems, Bendix Air Brake
certification as well as
completed over 400 hours
of work experience at
Milnes Chevrolet.
Dillan has been accept-
ed into the GM ASEP
apprenticeship program
and will be attending
Macomb Community
College after graduation.
“The Diesel Technology
program has been very spe-
cial to me over the last two
years,” Dillan says. “The
instructors are excellent
and ready to teach. The
hands on teaching style has
taught me so much and
spending time with my
friends has made it even
better.”
Health Science
Professions
Carlos Gonzalez is
from Imlay City High
School and is the son of
Alberto Gonzalez DelaCruz
and Hermelinda Silva
Gonzalez. He has the dis-
tinction for being the Top
Senior in the Health Science
Professions Program.
Carlos was a member
of the National Technical
Honor Society, Treasurer of
HOSA, a member of the
National Honor Society at
Imlay City High School
and a member of Imlay
City HS Chemistry Club.
He was awarded the HAIL
Scholarship as well as the
College Board Hispanic
Carlos plans on attend-
ing the University of
Michigan Ann Arbor for a
bachelor’s degree in
Neurology. Afterwards, he
plans on attending medical
school to become a
Neurologist.
“Being a part of Health
Science Professions II
has really meant the
world to me,” Carlos says.
“I was able to meet so
many people, do so many
things, and realize so much
about myself and what it
was that I wanted to do in
life.”
returning to Grettenberger
Field.
“Grettenberger Field
will provide plenty of close
parking with close walking
distance to downtown after
the race,” organizers note.
Awards will be presented to
the top three male and
female runners overall
based on finish times, plus
medals will be given to the
three male and female run-
ners in each age bracket.
Register to compete in
the Imlay City Rotary 5K
by visiting runsignup.com.
Cost is $35 plus a small
signup fee. Proceeds bene-
fit Imlay City Rotary Club
projects.
Emma Dalton
MacWilliams
Health Occupations
Emma MacWilliams
is from Dryden High
School and is the daughter
of Henry and Carmen
MacWilliams. She has the
distinction for being the
Top Senior in the Health
Occupations Program.
While attending the
Lapeer County Ed Tech,
Emma received her CPR
First Aid Certificate and
was a HOSA member, as
well as involved in track,
softball and drama at
Dryden High School.
Emma plans to return to
her home in Germany,
attend college and become
a registered nurse.
“I liked that we did a lot
of tours for example,
Suncrest Nursing Home.
We did CPR training, skills
for nurse aide and career
exploration at Lapeer
McLaren and Hurley
Hospital,” Hannah says. “It
is a good program to get to
know the medical field.”
ITnet
Dalton Lane is from
Almont High School and
the son of Donald and
Melissa Lane. He has been
honored with the distinc-
tion of being the Top Senior
in the ITnet Program.
Dalton received a 1st
place Gold Medal at
SkillsUSA State competi-
tion for Internetworking,
6th place at SkillsUSA
State competition for
Information Technology
Services and Platinum State
Round CyberPatriot
Competitor for Team Code
Red.
After graduation,
Dalton will be joining the
Air Force for six years in
Cyber Transport Systems
as well as attending college
to work towards his
Bachelor’s in Networking
to have a career in Network
Administration.
“Being a part of this
program has changed my
life,” Dalton says. “Before
ITnet, I had no idea what I
wanted to pursue as a
career, but this program has
shown me my future and
the direction in which I
want my life to play out.
Also, I was gifted with
many new friends who
share similar interests with
me and spending late nights
with them at Ed Tech doing
competitions has given me
great memories to hold
onto.”
Robotics & Mechatronics
Marc Williams is from
Dryden High School and
the son of Kyle Kilburn. He
has earned the distinction
of being the Top Senior for
the Robotics &
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Marc participated in Fredendall. He has the dis-
SkillsUSA representing the tinction of being the Top
Mechatronics and Robotics Senior in the Public Safety
program. He received a and Protective Services
second place Silver Award Program. Daniel will be
at State SkillsUSA compe- attending St. Clair County
tition. Marc was also active Community College to
in the First Robotics FRC work towards his career
Club of Dryden, Flock of goal as a police officer.
Nerds. Daniel was involved in
After graduation Marc Boy Scouts and was
will be going into the U.S awarded his Eagle Scout
Navy’s Nuclear Program as well as being involved
for 6 to 8 years where he in the Lapeer County
will be working in the Sheriff ’s Department
Nuclear field or something Explorer Post.
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tion to open as many job tive and fun,” Daniel says.
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its,” Marc says. “I learned being the Top Senior in the
about Pascal’s Law and Recreational Vehicle Repair
Fluid Power Fundamentals. Program.
Ohm’s Law and basic Ben participated at
Resistive, Capacitive and State SkillsUSA and
Inductive Electrical Circuit received second place in
Fundamentals. I know how Power Equipment. He also
to read and interpret a pneu- received his certification in
matic and electrical sche- EETC Four Stroke. After
matic. I can design, build finishing high school, he
and properly troubleshoot plans to attend the
pneumatic and electrical University of Northwestern
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Daniel Fredendall is me have a love for this field
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Ed Tech Center hosts National Signing Day

By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
ATTICA TWP. — So
what will you do after grad-
uation? Every high school
senior has heard that ques-
tion more times than they
can count.
A dozen Lapeer County
Ed Tech students had the
chance to make their plans
publicly known during a
recent SkillsUSA National
Signing Day.
In the same fashion that
celebrated athletes usually
announce their post-gradua-
tion plans, 12 students in the
school’s Construction
Trades and Residential
Electric, Plumbing and
HVAC sat down at a table in
front of an audience and
signed letters of intention
for the future whether that
be entering trade school,
joining the military or going
directly to a job.
Instructors Gary Smith
and Joe Strachota believe
the Signing Day event had a
positive effect on both the
seniors and their classmates
who witnessed the event.
Robert O’Dell, the cen-
ter’s coordinator for transi-
tion and career services,
said they hope to expand
Signing Day into an annual
event for all 13 Ed Tech
programs that participate in
SkillsUSA.
The Ed Tech Center was
one of 300 schools across
the country to participate in
this first ever event.
SkillsUSA, a nonprofit
that works with industry
and schools to build career-
oriented programs and job
pipelines, teamed up with
Klein Tools, an Illinois-
based toolmaker, to create a
“National Signing Day” for
those students.

Performers wanted for Future Busker contest
Cash prizes awarded top 3 winners in talent competition on June 15th
By Tom Wearing entertainers who wish to
twearing@pageone-inc.com participate in this year’s
2nd annual “Future
IMLAY CITY — Do Buskers” contest on
you have talent and are Saturday, June 15.
willing to perform in front The competition will
of an audience for a chance take place from 10 a.m.-1
at winning cash money? p.m. at the corner of Third
2019 Busker Fest orga- and Bancroft streets.
nizers are seeking budding Sponsored again by
Doug Halabicky State Farm
Insurance, amateur per-
formers are invited to com-
pete in four age-specific
categories.
Categories include ages
9-12; 13-15; 16-18; and 19
and over. judges are Megan Cottone,
Halabicky said cash
prizes of $100, $75, and
Photo provided
Birthday besties!
$25 will be awarded to the Shirley Themm, long time Almont resident,
top three winners in each of celebrated her 90th birthday with Morgan
the four categories. Vassel of Sterling Heights, Michigan, who
Performers must pre- celebrated her first birthday. Morgan shares
register at www.michigan- her birthdate with her great-grandmother.
buskerfest.com. Shirley and her family sincerely thank every-
Returning as contest one who sent birthday cards, letters and
phone calls. They were all greatly appreci-
Tom Schutz and Tom ated! Shirley is currently living in Tequesta,
Wearing. Florida.

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Something’s ‘SUP’ at Seven Ponds

Stand Up Paddle classes offered Sat., June 8 at the center.
The class is led by
By Catherine Minolli A SUP Education Naturalist Carrie Spencer instructor Mary Radtke,
cminolli@pageone-inc.com class will be held this says the class is packed a four-time Midwest
Sat., June 8 at the with information for Stand Up Paddle champi-
DRYDEN — Stand nature center on beginners through on. She has been teaching
Up Paddleboarding Crawford Road. advanced paddlers. SUP for more than nine
(SUP) has become a Participants ages 13 and “Our class will years.
popular sport and fitness up can sign up for a ses- begin on land learning To reserve a spot or
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Once students have Seven Ponds Nature
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Letters from our readers...

Robotics Club also gardens
On Thursday, May 23,
The Imlay City ‘Spartronics’
Robotics Club donated
their time at the Imlay City
Butterfly Garden.
Teacher and club leader
Don Heeke and the team
volunteered in planting
annuals and laying mulch.
The students did a wonder-
ful job! This group of stu-
dents worked so well
together. Oh! There was
laughter, and joking
around! I have to admit, at
first I thought, we were not
going to get a thing done
with these young kids, but I
was wrong. These students
dug right in! I was even
amused by all their laugh-
ing and joking around. I
must say, I had a great time
with these teenagers!
Along with Mr. Heeke
and the Spartronics team, I
would like to thank Dr. Jim
Sillers for all his hard work
the last few years on the
garden. Each year he
donates the plants and
mulch. He is always the
first one out to the garden
in the spring, getting the
beds ready!
Sincerely,
—Kelly Villanueva
Imlay City
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Our Opinion
Coming events at IC Farmers Market
Entering the month of
June, the Imlay City
Farmers Market will con-
tinue operation on the cor-
ner of Third and Main
Streets in Downtown Imlay
City. The market runs from
10 a.m. through 4 p.m.
every Thursday, with some-
thing new occurring each
week.
The first market of the
month, Thursday, June 6,
offers its usual goods—
Penzien’s flowers, Diane’s
gifts!
Kids’ Day is making a
return to the Imlay City
Farmers Market as well.
Thursday, June 20, vendors
and activities geared
towards children will be
mixed in with our weekly
in supporting local farmers,
businesses, and community
members. While helping
everyone else, you’re also
helping yourself with week-
ly access to healthy, fresh
foods for you and your
loved ones, as well as fun

Auxiliary
antiques, Meg’s Cakes, and vendors. The market will activities to get out and
so much more—as well as have an ice cone truck and a enjoy this summer!
the second appearance of clown, as well as attendance Imlay City Farmers

extends Lapeer
YaEatYet?
food truck by our very own Ruth
Hughes Memorial Library
Market accepts EBT and
Debit cards, and partici-
Safety first in lakes, gratitude
A newsletter will be
provided to attendees about
gals. Kids’ Day will happen
the third Thursday of June,
pates in the Double Up
Food Bucks program, dou-

pools this summer

exciting Farmers Market July, and August. bling up to $20 with your
news, as well as informa- Our last Thursday of EBT transaction.
The American Legion tion for upcoming commu- the month, June 27, will be We are continuously

A
Auxiliary Post 135 of
s the weather heats up, families and Imlay City would like to
friends from around the area head off to
extend a big ‘Thank You’
the many lakes and backyard pools to to the community and sur-
cool off and have fun.
rounding towns for their
Swimming and boating are very popular generous donations to our
activities in the Great Lakes State, so it’s impor-
‘Poppy Days.’
tant to keep water safety at the top of the list We’d like to thank
when heading out for recreation this summer.
Kroger and TSC stores for
In 2017, there were 116 drownings in helping the Auxiliary be
Michigan, and the Michigan Department of
visible in the community to
Health and Human Services (MDHHS) urges res- give back to the veterans.
idents to take the proper precautions to decrease
One-hundred-percent
the number of water-related injuries and deaths of donations goes back to
as the summer months unfold.
the veterans. How do we
Drowning is the fifth leading cause of death do that, you may ask? The
for all ages in the United States and the second Auxiliary purchases
leading cause of death for children ages 1-14,
numerous items to take to
according to the Centers for Disease Control and the VA homes. We furnish
Prevention. Of the 116 drownings in the state last toiletries for the men and
year, 109 were non-boating related. women, clothing, hand-
Here are some tips to help ensure the safety made throws that are sewn,
of individuals participating in water-related activ- knitted or crocheted, and
ities: knitted or crocheted hats.
•Do not mix alcohol with swimming, diving We provide socks by the
or boating. hundreds through our year-
•Stay within designated swimming areas. ly ‘Sock-O-Rama’ project.
•Never swim alone, always swim with a We stuff purses for the
buddy. women veterans to be
•Enter the water feet first. Serious injuries given around Mother’s
can occur from diving headfirst into and hitting Day, and provide items for
the bottom. the annual baby showers.
•Heed warning flags at public beaches. Where there is a need, we
nity events that you’ll want
to know about.
Beginning this month,
the second Thursday of
each month will be desig-
nated as Crafters & Artisans
week, encouraging unique
sellers to populate the mar-
ket with repurposed home
décor, handmade clothing,
and homemade gifts.
Thursday, June 13 will be
the first Crafters & Artisans
week of the season—just in
time for your Father’s Day
Safe stage fighting program
Lapeer County 4-H
SPIN Clubs is introducing
a ‘Theatrical Stage Combat’
program teaching youth
how to perform a fight
scene safely.
Learn the safety of
proper stage fighting, how
to move and swing a sword
like a true stage performer. interested in keeping their
The SPIN Club runs
graced with another live
musical performance by
Robyn Marriott, as well as
another return by YaEatYet?
food truck. As always, the
usual vendors will stock the
market with fresh produce
and flowers, honey and
syrup, baked goods, crafts,
and more.
The best way to
strengthen your community
is to shop and eat locally!
Visit the Imlay City Farmers
Market and be a key player
Fridays and Saturdays
through June 15 at
Cramton Park in Lapeer.
Please wear comfortable
shoes.
There is a participation
fee of $20 per youth or $60
per family with 3 or more
children and $5 for youth
sword. Register quickly as
looking to grow this
Farmers Market. If you
would like to sell at any of
the weekly markets, contact
me at the Imlay City
Municipal Office at 810-
724-2135, or email ddapro-
motions@imlaycity.org for
more information.
See you there!
—Katrina Morrow
Market Manager
Imlay City
Farmers Market
Imlay City
space is limited!
For more information
or application please con-
tact me at the Michigan
State University Extension
Office, 810-667-0343.
—Brandon Kreiner
4-H SPIN Club
Coordinator
MSUE Lapeer County
Lapeer

K-2 kids will get free books

•Use a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal try to fill it.
flotation device when boating. We also would like to
•Do not leave a child unattended near a pool. extend a ‘Thank You’ to
•Enclose pools with self-locking/self-closing Tiana’s Dollars-N-Deals
fences. Store and to Doug
•Keep lifesaving equipment (pole, rope, flota- Halibicky State Farm agent
tion devices) near the pool. in Imlay City for their gen-
Michigan offers so much when it comes to erosity.
summertime fun and recreation. Be smart and With great gratitude,
cautious when engaging in water-related activi- —American Legion
ties to ensure that you and your loved ones are Auxiliary
around to enjoy many more summers to come. Post 135
Imlay City
The United Way of
Lapeer County is excited to
bring the Books4Kids:
Building Home Libraries
program to Weston
Elementary in Imlay City
during the 2019-2020
school year.
Funded by a grant from
the Stebbins Family Fund
of the Community
Foundation for Southeast
Michigan, the United Way
of Lapeer County has part-
nered with Literacy and
Beyond of Port Huron, to
provide every K-2 student
at Weston Elementary in
Imlay City and North
Branch Elementary in
North Branch with 10 free
high interest books of their
choosing at bi-monthly
book fairs.
Approximately 950
children will receive a total
of 9,500 books with this
program.
—The United Way of
Lapeer County

Time together—the most precious gift Guest Columnist

Have a differing opinion about a hot topic? Want to further
explain your side of the story? You can share your thoughts by

I
’m sitting in my favorite
booth at Whitey’s, being
attended to by Chelsea, a
friendly, courteous and
professional server. As it is
something of a routine for
me to drive out to Davison
at least once a month,
Chelsea has gotten to
know me and my rather
simple tastes.
A glass of water. A
glass of chardonnay. The
salad bar—a dinner plate,
please.
I don’t even have to
utter the words. Chelsea
simply asks me if I’m
going to have ‘the usual,’
and I always say “yes.”
I’m about half-way
through the huge mountain
of lettuce, carrots, onions,
mushrooms, chickpeas,
beets, hot peppers and sun-
flower seeds that make up
the dinner-sized salad I
created when two men
walk by and sit down in
the booth behind me.
Chelsea takes their
drink order—and the din-
ner order of the older gen-
tleman. The younger one,
who appears to be in his
50s or so, needs a bit more
time to decide.
I cannot see either one
of them, but soon enough
they elicit
such
emotion
in me that
I have to
remove
my glass-
es and
dab my
Observations in ink... eyes with
Catherine Minolli one of the
extra
paper
napkins Chelsea always
provides.
They are father and
son. The father speaks in
the loud, somewhat gravel-
ly voice that some people
who are hard of hearing
sometimes use. He’s tell-
ing his son about his own
father, who he says com-
plained about nothing.
He’s thanking his son
for picking him up and
taking him out, telling him
that every time a white
vehicle went by his house
he got up, put his jacket on
and eagerly walked toward
the door.
“I finally saw a Saturn
and then knew it was you,”
the old man laughs. “I’m
glad you come to visit.”
The dad asks the son if
he’s eaten yet today.
“Sometimes I ask ya
and you’ll say ‘hmmmm,
well, I had a cookie,’” Dad
chuckles. “You know you
have to remember to eat so
you stay healthy,” he says.
The son laughs and
says he eats plenty well
enough, tells his dad not to
worry.
Their easy conversa-
tion about this and that—
things going on at the
house, the son’s job at a
machine shop, plans for
the afternoon and the
weather—is bittersweet to
my ears.
This simplicity, the
every-day-ness of it makes
me weep. I, too, once had
such easy-going conversa-
tions.
The sky darkens and
thunder rumbles through
the building. The father
and son joke about it, won-
dering if it’s yet another
train (the tracks are right
smack next to the restau-
rant) or a storm rolling by.
They determine it’s the lat-
ter, and that’s reason
enough to order a beer.
Each of them do.
I’m done with my
salad, and with my wine,
but the storm, and the
emotional storm within,
prompt me to order anoth-
er one, too.
As rain pours down the
windows and tears flow
from my eyes, I drink a
toast to the gentleman and
his son, and to my father
and his father, whom I
never met. And to my
mother, and her mother—
the strongest women I
have ever known.
What I wouldn’t give
to be sitting at a booth in a
friendly restaurant shoot-
ing the breeze and tipping
a beer with all of them.
I want to get up and
join the pair. To let them
know how lovely their
conversation is and how
they should cherish each
moment they have together
for—as my husband often
reminded me when I was
down and choosing to stay
there. “We don’t have for-
ever together, you know,”
he’d say.
Yes, now I do know.
Every single minute is a
gift. A most precious one,
at that.
Email Catherine at
cminolli@pageone-inc.
com.
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Zoe Graham awarded
Chamber scholarship
2019 Almont graduate aspires
to pursue a career in business
By Tom Wearing T h e
twearing@pageone-inc.com daughter of
Randy and
ALMONT — The P a t t y
Almont Area Chamber of
Graham,
Commerce has announced Z o e
the recipient of this year’s
achieved
Chamber Business an overall
Scholarship.
3.88 GPA Zoe
On May 15, Almont as a student
High School senior Zoe Graham
at Almont
Graham was presented the High School.
2019 scholarship award by
Ligon said it was about
Chamber Vice President a year ago that Zoe dis-
Andy Roosa and Chamber
cussed her future career
Treasurer Jim Ligon during plans with a woman at her
the high school’s annual
church.
Awards Ceremony. It was based on that
Ligon said the award is
discussion, said Ligon, that
presented annually to an she decided to major in
Almont student whose goal
Actuarial Mathematics at
is to pursue a career in
business or a related field. Awarded page 11
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Rocky road to self-discovery

I want to get high. So
high. High as a kite.
I want to get f’d up.
I want to use heroin. Or
fentanyl. Crack sounds
good. A valium sounds
someone
tell me
how
perhaps as high as 91%.
Akin to many other chron-
ic diseases—like obesity,
vention will require the
individual to address the
structural changes that
much diabetes, and hyperten- have taken place in their
better it sion— addiction treatment own brain.
feels to demands vigilance from Repairing the brain is

even better. I want to use
something or someone,
because right now I do not
like the way I feel. Golly,
an Oberon sounds fantas-
tic. I want to sit under a
tree and drink an ice cold
Facebook photo
donate to its victims. Addicts can hard work, but it’s possi-
charity
than it The Idiopathic Truth... and will fail to follow
through on the lifestyle
ble. Never mind the name
of this column; I have no
does to
steal Tim Galbraith and behavioral changes
that are necessary to pre-
intention to ever allow my
body to be flooded with
Members of the Seven Ponds Astronomy Club
and visitors take part in ‘Celestial Skies’ at the
money vent relapse from taking drugs or alcohol again. I nature center.
out of my elderly grand- place. have dedicated myself to

Oberon.
I want to do the afore-
mentioned because I’m an
addict; a recovering one,
but still an addict. Craving
the relief of a mind-alter-
ing chemical substance is
normal for me. Sobriety is
not. I’m used to avoiding
my problems, masking
them. Working to fix them
is brand new territory for
me. It’s an exhausting
climb up rocky terrain. It’s
also worth every painful
step taken.
Self-discovery can be
stressful, but it’s also
invigorating. Giving
instead of taking?! Holy
smokes! Why didn’t
mother’s purse?! I had
also lost track of how
wonderfully liberating it
feels to tell the truth, and
in retrospect, am some-
what amazed by the spiri-
tual toll taken by a single
lie. Growth is wonderful,
but rarely spotted in a lin-
ear, upward trajectory.
Many say that relapse
is part of recovery. Studies
and statistics vary, but it’s
a widely accepted belief
that at least half of us who
manage to attain sobriety
will eventually return to
heavy use. The rate of
relapse for recovering opi-
oid addicts like myself is
particularly staggering,
In a piece for
Psychology Today, Dr.
David Sack compares the
addict’s brain to a flooded
house. In his analogy, he
describes an overflowing
bathtub that badly damag-
es the structure. Turning
the faucet off in this sce-
nario is equivalent to
detoxing an individual
from whatever drugs they
have become dependent
on, but that act alone does
not repair the molding
walls and warped wooden
floor left behind by the
deluge. Likewise, one
needs to know that absti-
nence does not equal
recovery, and relapse pre-
‘Celestial Skies’
the lifestyle and behavior-
al changes that are neces-
sary for me to fix what I
have broken—both inside
of my own skull, and out.
The fact is, I’ve
relapsed many, many
times, and done more than
at Seven Ponds
my share to contribute to Families invited to take part in
the daunting statistics that
are being bandied about in astronomy club event June 8
the ongoing coverage of By Maria Brown See the sun, moon, planets,
our country’s epidemic. mbrown@pageone-inc.com star clusters, and double
Now, it’s my turn to be a stars through telescopes
part of the much smaller, DRYDEN TWP. — and binoculars provided by
but growing number of The amateur astronomers astronomy club members,
recovering addicts who are of the Seven Ponds weather permitting.
defying the odds and stay- Astronomy Club invite the Classroom Presentations:
ing clean. public to their Celestial •7:30 p.m. - “50 years
Email Tim at Skies event this Saturday, of Discovery” - Longway
tct@pageone-inc.com. June 8, starting at 7 p.m. Planetarium manager
Club members will guide Buddy Stark will discuss

Some more ‘food for thought’
I n last week’s edition of
the Tri-City Times Imlay
City attorney John L.
Lengemann, in his guest
column, offered us some
“food for thought” on the
subject of abortion. Fair
enough. So let me share
some of my thoughts on
his com-
ments.
First,
John berates
the Supreme
Court of the
United
States for All the Liblong day...
“legislating
from the Rick Liblong
bench.” As
an attorney,
he knows full well that
that’s what courts do.
They adjudicate disputes
over law. If one agrees
with the decision handed
down by the court one
thinks that the court has
done what the Constitution
says it should do and acted
properly. However, if one
disagrees with the ruling
one says the court is “legis-
lating from the bench” and
overstepping its bounds, or
in his words, “jams a poli-
cy down the throats of citi-
zens...”
Sorry, can't have it both
ways.
Next he says that
“abortion rules should be
determined by state legisla-
tures on a state-by-state
basis.” For the life of me I
can't understand why
women in Maryland or
Mississippi or Michigan
should be treated different-
ly on matters affecting
them and their bodies.
I’d also note that many of
the bills these legislatures
consider are introduced by
men. One of my male
friends said, “Most men
can't even buy their own
underwear or socks. They
have to have a woman do it
for them. And they’re sup-
posed to make laws that
affect women in the most
personal way? Please.” I
didn’t argue.
John puts forth his
views on when a fetus
becomes a human life but
allows that “people of
goodwill can have widely
divergent views.” Agreed.
My own view is that it is
not a human life until it
can survive outside of the
womb. Until then it only
has the potential to be a
viable life, the same as the
sperm and egg it came
from.
John also states, cor-
rectly, (you can Google it)
that since Roe v. Wade in
1973 more than 60 million
legal abortions have been
performed in the United
States. The Census Bureau
reports that there are more
than 325 million people in
the United States now.
That means, then, had
those pregnancies been car-
ried to term that there
would be more than 60
million more people in the
U.S. now pushing the pop-
ulation toward 400 million.
Importantly, most of those
legal (and therefore safer)
abortions were performed
because the mother did not
want a child or was unpre-
pared or unable to take
care of a child. Should
mothers be forced to bear
and raise the children
regardless of their ability to
do so?
What would we do with
those 60 million mostly
unwanted additional citi-
zens? If the birth mother
couldn't take care of the
children, who should? Are
there enough Christian or
other charities to raise
them? Should taxpayers be
responsible to pay for
orphanages to house them?
guests through an exciting
evening of celestial fun
and enjoyment under the
skies at Seven Ponds
And build schools and
other infrastructure to
accommodate them? In
Nature Center.
Activities will include
telescope observing of the
2016 there were more than sun and night sky (weather
650,000 kids in foster care permitting), hands-on
and only 57,000 were crafts for children, dis-
adopted. plays, meteorites and
God didn’t create those astronomy presentations.
pregnancies, people did. Several organizations
And it will be up to people are partnering with the
to take care of them. club for Celestial Skies
Religion aside, are those Over Seven Ponds includ-
people who so fervently ing the Ruth Hughes
want to end abortion pre- Memorial District Library,
pared to take in and raise Lapeer District Library, St.
an unwanted child with all Clair County Library
of the assorted costs and System, Flint Longway
challenges? Especially a Planetarium and Mark
child of a different race or Jeffery, a meteorite collec-
with special needs? Or do tor.
they just say “Good luck, The schedule of activi-
kid. You’re on your own?” ties is as follows:
Shouldn’t we put as much •7-10 p.m. - Library
thought about what hap- displays, crafts, and the
pens to people after they meteorite collection.
are born as before? •7 p.m. - midnight -
I wish there was never
a case that abortion would
even be considered. I hate
even the thought of it. But
that is wishful thinking.
Awarded:
from page 10
And since it is we need
consider all of the conse- the University of Michigan-
quences of the abortion Flint.
debate. In addition to being an
As John said, “Food for outstanding student, Zoe
thought.” enjoys reading, painting
Email Rick at with water colors and play-
rick.liblong@cox.net. ing the piano.
After offering kudos to
how the world of astrono-
my has changed since man
first set foot on the moon.
He’ll compare the world of
1969 with the world of
today and look at the peo-
ple, the mindsets, and the
technology that have led to
modern civilization.
•8:30 p.m. -
“Messengers from Outer
Space” - Mark Jeffery will
discuss meteorites – where
they come from and what
they teach us. Choice spec-
imens will be available for
up-close inspection.
•9:30 p.m. - Additional
presentations in the event
of bad weather.
All activities will take
place at Seven Ponds
Nature Center, 3854
Crawford Rd, Dryden.
For more information
on this and future Seven
Ponds Astronomy Club
events, visit their web page
spncastronomy.wixsite.
com/7-ponds-astro-club.
sponsored the student
scholarship for many years
with the assistance of the
Four County Community
Foundation and Almont
High School,” said Ligon.
For further information
about the Almont Area
Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship program, call
586-372-6466 or contact
any Chamber Board mem-

Students prep for kindness event

Borland to host ‘Animal Kindness Assembly’ June 10
By Maria Brown
mbrown@pageone-inc.com
IMLAY CITY — A
brand new event is coming
to Borland Elementary
School on Monday, June 10
and organizers hope the
community can help them
make it a great success.
The school’s fifth grade
Student Council and volun-
teer Jason Sellards are
making plans for an Animal
Kindness Assembly that
day. Sellards, a Watch
D.O.G.S. volunteer and
owner of therapy dog Rein,
has recruited more than a
dozen fellow therapy dog
teams to visit the school
and help share the impor-
tance of treating both
humans and animals with
kindness.
To put that message
into action, Student Council
members are currently
accepting donations of
candy and pet food and
supplies.
“We’ll use the candy
Sellards said that the
bags will also include “I am
kind to animals” stickers
and bookmarks too.
A collection station
near the school’s front door
is filling up with dog and
cat food plus other sup-
plies. All of it will be given
to Lapeer County’s Paradise
Animal Rescue.
“We’re accepting food,
treats and toys for all kinds
of animals, plus supplies
for the workers too, like
hand sanitizer and cleaning
supplies,” said Rylee
Tyack.
Student Council mem-
bers have been creating and
hanging posters throughout
Borland in an effort to
remind their fellow stu-
dents about the assembly,
the need for donations and
their “be kind to animals”
Zoe and her family, Ligon ber.
acknowledged the generos- Current Almont Area
ity and support of the Four Chamber of Commerce
County Community Board members include
Christy Yarbrough, presi-
message. Foundation, and Almont
Sellards is a regular High School staff members dent; Andy Roosa, vice
participant in Borland’s Kelly Eble, Joyce Burkland president; Michelle
Watch D.O.G.S. program and Sue Frederiksen; Belesky, secretary; Jim
that has students interacting
whose efforts were Ligon, treasurer; along with
with male mentors during integral to the scholarship Board Directors, Lisa
the school day. Additionally,
process. Kniesteadt, Wayne
he visits the school with “The Chamber has Sutherby and Wes Wagester.
Rein on Fridays where she
serves as Borland’s Animal
Kindness Ambassador.
Academic All-Star
For more information,
contact Borland Elementary
at 810-724-9813 or visit
‘Rein Sellards’ Facebook
page.
Nicholas Hayes
Senior ~ Imlay City High School
• Nicholas is the son of Heather
and James Hayes.
• He has a 3.97GPA.
• Nicholas participates in
marching band, jazz band,
church choir and community
choir.
• His best memory from high
school will be playing tennis with friends after
school.
• Nicholas envisions a successful life for him to
include “keeping in touch with family and friends
while doing what I love.”
• One thing on his “bucket list” is to visit Europe and
all 50 states.
Photo by Maria Brown

donations to make goody
bags for the day of the
assembly,” said student
Kaylyn Isaacson.
“Every student will get
a bag of treats to take home
with them, “ added Austin
Thrasher, noting that small,
peanut-free types are pre-
ferred.
• Nicholas’s best day ever would be spent with
friends, hanging out and “doing whatever we want.”
• If he had $1,000 to give to any cause, Nicholas
would give it to the Environmental Defense Action
Fund because “environmental rights and concerns are
Borland Student Council members (front, l-r) Morgan Robertson, Lillian the key to a sustainable future.”
Jones, Madison Myers, Claire Kinzer, (back) Austin Kapron, Kaylyn • His plans for the future include attending Western
Isaacson, Kayleigh Patrick, Michaela Wolford, Montanna Eads, Austin Michigan University where he’ll study chemical
Thrasher and Rylee Tyack show off some of the donations already engineering with dual minors in sustainability scienc-
received for an Animal Kindness Assembly. es and music.
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Town Talk
Editor’s note: Due to space
constraints announcements
will be posted one week in
advance of the event. Notices
must be received in writing
by noon Monday prior to the
publication date.
For Senior Citizens
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays from
9-10 a.m. at First
Congregational Church in
Almont. Practice led by
Dina Miramonti, RYT.
Imlay City Senior Center
“Texas Hold ‘Em” 12:30
p.m. For info 810-724-6030.
Council on Aging
Membership is open to indi-
viduals 18 and older. The
Capac Senior Center is
open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
weekdays. We offer a vari-
ety of activities such as fit-
ness and craft classes, a
book review group, cards
and bus trips. For info, call
Lori at 395-7889.
Almont and Dryden area
senior citizens meet the 2nd
Tuesday of the month at 12
p.m. at the Almont Lions
Hall, 222 Water St., for a
potluck and program. Call
798-8210 for more info.
Adults 55 and over are invit-
ed to Berlin Twp. Senior
Center to play cards from
noon-3 p.m. every other
Thursday. Bring a sack
lunch, beverages provided.
Senior chair exercise on
Tuesdays 10-11 a.m. Potluck
luncheons will be served the
4th Tuesday of every month
at noon. For info, call 810-
395-4518.
Dinner and card playing,
50/50 raffle and prizes of
high and low for each table
every 3rd Monday at the
Washington Senior Center,
57880 Van Dyke, Washington
Twp., MI 48094, from 4-8
p.m. For info, call 586-752-
6543.
Swing Dance Lessons at the
Port Huron Senior Center,
600 Grand Avenue, Port
Huron, every Tues. from
7:30-9 p.m. and the 1st and
3rd Thurs. of the month
from 7:30-9 p.m. with
instructors Lyle Malaski &
Kristina Morton. For info,
c 
AREA UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCHES
Attica U.M.C.
27 Elk Lake Road, Attica, MI
(810) 724-0690
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m
Attica Food Bank:
Serving those in 48412,
2-4 pm, 2nd & 4th Monday
of the month.
Community Dinner:
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 4-6 pm
Pastor Ron Rouse
www.atticaumc.org
19
Dryden
U.M.C.
5394 Main Street - Dryden
810-796-3341
Pastor Patricia Hoppenworth
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
19
West Berlin
U.M.C.
905 Holmes Rd. - Allenton, MI
Corner of Almont Road
810-395-2409
Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
Rev. Curtis Clarke
19
call 810-984-5061.
Free Meals, Food
First Congregational
Church, United Church of
Christ, of Imlay City oper-
ates a Food Pantry every
Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4
p.m. The pantry is open to
people needing food assis-
tance who live in the Imlay
City School District. Located
at 275 Bancroft in Imlay
City. For more information,
including how to donate
food or money to support
the food pantry, please call
the church at (810) 724-6207
or visit www.fccuccimlay.
org.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
‘Food for Families’ kitchen
is open to the public for free,
hot meals every Monday
and Wednesday from 4-5:30
p.m.
This Heart Loves Food
Pantry is open the 1st
Saturday of each month
from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at
Gateway Assembly Church,
2796 S. Van Dyke Rd., Imlay
City.
The Attica United Methodist
Church will be holding a
free community meal on the
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each
month from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
For more info please call
810-724-0690 or visit www.
atticaumc.org.
The Attica Food Bank at
the Attica United Methodist
Church, 27 Elk Lake Rd., is
open from 2-4 p.m. the sec-
ond and fourth Monday of
the month. Proof of resi-
dency and need required.
The Capac Community
Food Pantry, 112 S. Main
Street, is open each
Wednesday from 1-3 p.m.
Please call LOVE, INC. at
810-245-2414 in advance to
ensure your food voucher
will be received before you
stop in to shop. Any ques-
tions, please call Joyce
Kaufman at 810-395-7532.
The Capac Kitchen serves
free meals every Tuesday
from 4:30-6 p.m. at Zion
United Methodist Church.
Free meals for people in
Capac
U.M.C.
14952 Imlay City Rd., Capac
Church 810-395-2112
Sunday School - 9:15 am - All Ages
Sunday Service: 10:30 am
Junior Church and Nursery Available
Bible Studies Every
Monday and Tuesday Evenings
Tuesday Morning
Come as you are - everyone is welcome!
Imlay City
U.M.C.
Corner of 4th St. & Almont Ave. 4:00 pm - St. Nicholas • 6:00 pm - Sacred Heart
(Across from the Library)
9:00 am - Sacred Heart • 11:00 am - St. Nicholas
www.imlayumc.org
Like Us On
10:30 a.m. Worship
Nursery Available
Jr. Church for K-5th grade
Youth Group 6th-12th grade
5pm-6:30pm Sundays
Saturdays 3 pm St. Nicholas • 5:30 pm Sacred Heart
Rev. Dr. Marcel Allen Lamb
810-724-0687 19
need are offered at the North
Branch Senior Center on
Monday and Thursday eve-
nings from 5:30-7 p.m. Call
810-441-0322 for more info.
Orchards’ Cupboard Food
Pantry is open the 3rd
Saturday of every month 9
a.m.-noon. Food distributed
at 74903 McKay Rd., Bruce
Twp., 586-336-4673. www.
orchardsonline.org.
Museums
The Almont Community
Historical Society Museum
is open Saturdays from 1-4
p.m. Please stop by and
learn about your communi-
ty. Society meetings are held
at the museum on the sec-
ond Monday of the month at
7 p.m. For more info call
810-796-3355.
The Capac Historical
Society is open to visitors
daily from 1-3 p.m. and 1-4
p.m. on Sundays. Call 810-
395-2859 for more info.
The Dryden Historical
Society’s depot museum will
be temporarily closed due to
road and sidewalk construc-
tion. Watch for info regard-
ing the reopening of the
museum.
The Imlay City Historical
Museum is open Saturdays
from 1-4 p.m. for the 2019
season.
Youth Events
Ready, Set, Go! Workshop.
This is a FREE workshop
for 3-5 year olds & parents/
caregivers! Enjoy fun proj-
ects that will develop your
child’s skills and prepare
them for school! Children
also enjoy a snack, story
time, and a free book! Call
the Family Literacy Center
today to reserve your seat at
810-664-2737 and for more
info on dates and times.
Play groups available. Free
6 week sessions. At these
FREE 90-minute play-
groups, children will partici-
pate in storytime, develop-
mentally appropriate games
and crafts, learn new skills,
and enjoy a snack and social
time with other children.
Parents will have the chance
to talk to other adults with
same-age children. Register
now for the next session!
Numerous locations and
dates available. For more
info and to sign up call the
Family Literacy Center at
810-664-2737.
Support Groups
Woman’s life Chapter 855
will meet at the Lois Wagner
St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church
(ELCA)
200 North Cedar (M-53)
Imlay City, MI
810-724-1200
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
email: nlcc@newlifechristian.net
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
www.newlifechristian.net
Pastor Alan Casillas
19
www.imlaycitycrc.org
Sunday School 11:15 a.m.
Community Men’s & Women’s
9:30 am 11:00 am
19 19
Sacred Heart - Imlay City
St. Nicholas - Capac Goodland
Community
Pastor: Rev. Noel Cornelio
Saturday Mass
Church
Sunday Masses
6:00 pm (Spanish) - Scared Heart
Weekdays
2008 N. Van Dyke
Tuesday at St. Nicholas at 8:30 am
Wednesday at Sacred Heart at 10 am
First Thursdays at St. Nicholas at 7 pm Imlay City, MI 48444
First Fridays at Sacred Heart at 7 pm
First Saturdays at Sacred Heart at 8 am
Confessions
Worship Service: 10:00 am19
First Saturdays at 7:30 am at Sacred Heart
Sundays at 5:30 pm before the Spanish Mass 19
Imlay City
Church of Christ
670 N. Van Dyke
Lutheran Church -
Imlay City, MI 48444
Sunday Service Missouri Synod
Bible Study (all ages) 10:00am 7191 Imlay City Road, Imlay City
Morning Worship 11:00am
1st Sunday of the
Month Evening Service 2:30pm
Wednesday Bible Classes (all ages) 7:00pm Contemporary Service - Wednesdays 7:00 pm
810-724-3306
COME WORSHIP WITH US!
lutheranfamilyofchrist.org
John Barker, Minister 19
Memorial Library in Service (UHS) bereavement your insurance, or to sched-
Richmond at 6:30 pm on volunteer. Marlette ule an appointment please
July 9, 2019. Everyone is Regional Hospital, 2770 call 810-667-0448.
welcome to attend. Main Street in Marlette,
hosts this support group the Free hearing and vision
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 1st Tuesday of each month screens for children of pre-
meetings are held every school age are available at
in the Administration
Saturday at 10 a.m. at West Conference Room. For the Lapeer County Health
Berlin United Methodist Department. To schedule an
Church, Allenton.
time and more info, call
800-635-7490 or visit www. appointment please call
810-667-0448 or 810-245-
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) marletteregionalhospital.
org. 5549.
meetings are held every
Monday night at 8 p.m. at Capac Pharmacy is team-
TOPS 620 Lapeer weight-
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church ing with Support Million
in Imlay City.
loss group meets Tuesday
nights at the Hunter’s Creek Hearts by offering in-phar-
macy blood pressure
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Mobile Home Park Club
House, 725 DeMille Rd. in screenings, 136 North Main
and Al-Anon meetings are St. in Capac, Tuesdays, 9
held every Wednesday night Lapeer. Weigh-in from
6-6:30 p.m., meeting from a.m.-6 p.m. Everyone is
at 8 p.m. at the Capac invited to come and have
United Methodist Church, 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more
info call 810-667-0999. their blood pressure read
Capac, MI. for free.
Grief share. Tuesdays at 1
p.m., Imlay City Sr. Center, Fundraisers
Lamb Steele building on Events
Third St. New series starts Woman’s Life Chapter
Aug. 6. For info or to regis- 855’s Bottle & Can Drive Come join Families Against
ter call Tracy at 810-724- continues all year round. Narcotics for their FAN-
6030 or Ginger at 810-724- Funds support those in need tastic Summer Event on
5772. as we continue to fight hun- Thurs., June 13 at 7 p.m. in
ger and homelessness in our front of the Lapeer Historic
Lapeer Area Citizens community. Call 810-392- Courthouse. Free hot dogs,
Against Domestic Assault
5136 for a drop off point, or chips, water and music.
meets 1-3 p.m. every pick up service for a large
Wednesday in the Lapeer Zumba Gold. Combines
donation. Make a difference
Court House for personal today by donating! dance steps with a low
protection order clinic. For impact routine. Bring water
info 810-246-0632. The Imlay City Christian and a face towel. Every
School has discount cards Monday and Wednesday
10A Friday AFG Family available for sale. Proceeds 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Groups meeting. Imlay City
benefit the school’s athletic, Washington Parks and Rec
FOC Lutheran Church, music and PE programs. Center, 57880 Van Dyke,
7191 Imlay City Rd, Imlay
For more information call Washington Twp. Fee
City. Contact Ginger Miller Imlay City Christian charged. Call 586-752-6543
at 810-724-5772 for more
School, Mon.-Fri. 8-4, 810- for info.
information.
Romeo Washington Parks
724-5695.
Sculpt, Flex and Stretch.
Beneficial weight training.
and Rec. One on one grief
counseling provided at both
Craft Shows/Bazaars Every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday. Washington
Romeo and Washington Rummage Sales Parks and Rec Center ,
Centers. By appointment 57880 Van Dyke,
only, please call to set up Vendors are being sought
for the Sacred Heart Washington Twp. Call 586-
your appointment today 752-6543 for times and
586-752-6543. Free of Columbus Day Craft
Bazaar. Sat., Oct. 12, 9 a.m. prices.
charge.
- 5 p.m., 700 Maple Vista,
FOR WIDOWED MEN &
WOMEN: Lunch-Cards-
Imlay City. For an applica-
tion email jacquemking@ Other
Friendship. Join us every gmail.com.
Free tutor training for peo-
3rd Tuesday of each month Crafters/Vendors Wanted! ple who would like to help
from 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at 2019 Fall Craft Show at St. others in our community
Cavis Pioneer Restaurant, Nicholas Catholic Church improve English skills.
5600 Lapeer Rd. in Kimball on Sat., Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. Volunteer basis. Please call
Twp. 48074. No RSVP nec- - 3 p.m. 4331 Capac Rd., for orientation before train-
essary. For more info call Capac Eight foot table at ing at 810-664-2737.
Joanne K. at 810-324-2304.
$25 each. Call 810-395-7532
This activity is sponsored by or 810-310-0187 to register. Volunteer for the Habitat
Widowed Friends, a peer for Humanity of Lapeer
support group www.wid- County at the office.
owedfriends.org.
Medical Care Interested parties can call
810-664-7111 and speak to
Widowed Friends invites all Carolyn, Cheryl or Pete at
widowed to join us for Lapeer County Health 810-660-7823.
breakfast and friendship in Department, 1800 Imlay
a safe setting every 2nd and City Rd., Lapeer - Regular
4th Monday of the month at
9 a.m. at Sero’s, 925 Gratiot
Immunization Clinic
Hours: (held in 2nd floor
Club News
in Marysville. For more clinic area) Walk-In, Veterans of Foreign Wars
info, call Julie at 810-388- Mondays 1-3 p.m.; By (VFW) of Imlay City, Post
0868. Appointment Only, 2492, 598 N. Almont Ave.
Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.- (Fairgrounds Rd.) Overseas
For those that have experi-
enced the death of a loved
11:30 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.,
Thursdays 1-3:45 p.m.
Veterans Meetings 2nd
Thursday, every other
one, a support group is Hepatitis vaccine is now month, 7 p.m.; Post
available facilitated by a available. For additional Meetings 1st Thursday
trained United Hospice info, to check if we accept every month, 7 p.m.;
Auxiliary Meetings 1st
Saturday of every month,
10 a.m.
Almont/Dryden Masons
meets 7 p.m. every 2nd
Thursday of the month at
Masonic Center in Almont.
Holy Redeemer Light of Christ The Imlay City American
Legion Post 135 meets the
Lutheran Church Community 2nd and last Wednesdays of
4538 Dryden Rd. • Dryden, MI
Church
the month at 7:00 p.m. The
4411 Newark Road
810-796-3951 post is located at 212 E.
Attica, MI 48412 www.lutheransonline.com/holyred 2720 Winslow Road Third Street. Contact them
8:00 am - BIBLE CLASS
810-724-2702 9:30 am - WORSHIP Imlay City, MI 48444 at 810-724-1450 or ameri-
11:00 am - SUNDAY SCHOOL & 1 Mile South of I-69 Overpass canlegionpost135@frontier.
BIBLE CLASS
ALL WELCOME!!! Sunday Worship 10:30 am
com.
Pastor Tim Martin Pastor Steven Helms
Sunday 10 a.m. Service 19 Christian Preschool Available Phone: 810-724-6999 The Evening Star Quilt
19 19
Guild meets the last
Imlay City Almont BLESSED HOPE
19
Wednesday of each month
C.R.C. First Baptist Church BAPTIST CHURCH at the Davison Senior
Center, 10135 Lapeer Rd.
395 N. Cedar (M-53)
Wayne Boyd, Pastor 1635 Berville Road, Allenton, MI
Phone: (586) 784-5854
in Davison. Meetings start
at 6:30 p.m. and doors open
Worship 10:00 a.m. 881 Van Dyke - 810-798-8888 Sunday School - 10:00 am
Sunday Bible Classes: 9:45 am Sunday Worship - 11:00 am at 6 p.m. For more info call
Youth Ministry Worship Services Eve. Service - 6:30 pm Lisa, 810-358-7294.
MOPS Program 10:30 am & 6:00 pm
Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm Wed. Service - 6:30 pm
Christian School K-12
Markets
Bible Studies fbc@airadvantage.net
Live Webcasting Sunday all worship services A Warm Welcome Awaits You!
810-724-4315 over Sermonaudio.com/fbcalmont
Gayle P. Hortop, Pastor
Come Grow With Us! 19 Proclaiming the Sovereign Grace of God 19
Every Sunday The Lapeer
GATEWAY ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Center’s Flea Market is
ASSEMBLY
(ELCA) 109 E. Kempf Court • Capac, MI open 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. with up
(810) 395-7557 to 75 booths inside and out-
2796 S. Van Dyke Road - Imlay City  side selling a huge variety of
Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday items to the public. The
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Evening Service - 5:00 p.m. Lapeer Center Building is
 at 425 County Center
Wednesday Family Night - 6:30 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. Street. This long-running
Supervised child care during all services
810.724.1747 Sunday School community event is spon-
Phone: 810-724-8110 9:00 a.m. September thru May sored by The Lapeer Center,
Pastor Jeffrey S. Krist Staffed Nursery During Worship
19 19 a 501(c)3 non-profit organi-
zation for over 60 years.
Family of First Congregational Church For information on space
Christ United Church of Christ
201 E. St. Clair, Almont, MI
rentals, call 810-347-7915.
Low rental prices on inside
275 Bancroft - Imlay City
810-798-8855 and outside space. There is
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service no admission charge. For
at 10:15 a.m. general information on the
Bible Study - 9:00 am 810-724-6207
Worship Time - 10:30 am fccic@5thandbancroft.com Nursery available and Jr. Church
for ages 3 thru 5th grade
Flea Market, Lapeer Center
Children’s Church - 10:30 am Facebook: @FirstCongregationalUCC.ImlayCity room rentals and catering,
www.fccuccimlay.org Jr./Sr. High Youth Group ~ Sunday’s 6-8pm
SALT Program ~ Tues. & Thurs. 4-5:30pm call 810-664-2109, email
Phone 810-724-2620 “No matter who you are or where you are Pre-School - 5th grade lapeercenter@gmail.com or
on life’s journey, you are welcome here!” Pastor William King
19 19 19 see www.LapeerCenter.org.
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Lots for kids to do at Busker Fest

Reptile Zoo, inflatables, ‘Color Box,’ chalk drawing, Legos & more
By Maria Brown All ages will settle in for
mbrown@pageone-inc.com the Busker Fest Parade at 5
p.m. and families can plan
IMLAY CITY — to stick around for more
Organizers have devoted a fun.
large portion of the 2019 Join staff from the Ruth
Michigan Busker Fest Hughes Memorial District
schedule to kid-centric Library at the Farmers
activities. Over the two-day Market area starting at 6:30

File photo
event, youngsters and their p.m. on Saturday for fun
families will find a variety games and much more.
of things to see, explore Ruth Hughes Director Borland Principal Megan Cottone prepares to
and create. Tracy Aldrich said they’ll be “pied” during the 2017 Blueberry Festival
The fun kicks off at 4 offer a variety of carnival- when the Celebrity Pie in the Face event
p.m. on Friday, June 14, type contests and youth ser- debuted.

when Muxlow Exotics
opens their Mobile Reptile
Zoo to the public in the
Lamb Steele Park.
“Our Mobile Reptile
Zoo contains twenty-six
exhibits that house a wide
variety of reptile and
amphibian species. As you
walk through, you’ll be
inches away from alliga-
tors, pythons and tortoises
- more than you’ll see in a
typical zoo! Each exhibit
features an educational fact
card for the animal it hous-
es, and Muxlow Exotics
staff will always be on hand
to answer any question that
comes up,” owner Tim
Muxlow states on his web-
site.
“The twenty foot-long
walkway is filled with
locked and lighted enclo-
sures to ensure the safety of
both animals and people.”
Organizer Jen Hill said
admission to the mobile
zoo is $1 per person.
“Tim will also have a
spot for his tortoises and
he’ll offer photos with them
for a fee,” she added.
Bounce the day away
on inflatables in the Water
Tower Area on Friday from
4-9 p.m.
Take a unicorn ride on Saturday when
Chamberlin Ponies brings their magical ani-
mal to the Busker Fest.
animal companion and take
part in the Pet Parade.
Registration begins at 5:45
p.m. in front of city hall and
the parade begins at 6:30
p.m.
Later that night, speedy
eaters will go head-to-head
at the Little Caesar’s
Breadstick Eating Contest
at 7:30 p.m., following by
the Vlasic Pickle Eating
Contest at 7:45 p.m.
Saturday’s lineup
includes even more activi-
ties and contests.
Things kick off at 10
a.m. with a talent show,
Tomorrow’s Busker. Kids
as young as nine-years-old
are invited to participate.
The Color Box reopens
on Saturday at 10 a.m. and
visitors will have until 9
p.m. that night to do some
coloring. Get more bounc-
ing in at the inflatables on
Saturday, also from 10 a.m.
to 9 p.m.
Muxlow Exotics’ dis-
plays will be open Saturday
Website photo
vices coordinator Miss
Mandy will be there to games would be a fun thing of Studio M Salon and Spa.
greet her many fans. to do,” Aldrich said. At 7:45 p.m. it’s time to
“We are happy to sup- At 7 p.m. teens are pucker up for the Vlasic
port the Busker Fest and we invited to learn some fun Pickle Eating Contest at the
thought having carnival hair art projects, courtesy Farmers Market area.
Imlay City Police Chief
Scott Pike, County
Commissioner Ian Kempf
and local business owners
Rob Mette and Doug
Halabicky.
Work up an appetite
and arrive hungry for the
Pizza Eating Contest at 2
p.m. in the Farmers Market
area, made possible by Big
Joe’s.
“Our Lego Contest is
returning this year. It will
take place at 2:30 p.m. on
Saturday. Kids are asked to
bring their own Legos, but
no kits are allowed,” Hill
said.
Get some great tips
from members of the Imlay
City High School Dance
Team at a Hula Hoop
Workshop at 2:45 p.m. that
afternoon and then put
those new found skills to
the test at a Hula Hoop
Contest at 3 p.m.
The Craft Workshop
also returns on Saturday at
3:30 p.m.

Photos by Tom Wearing

And they’re off!

Participants in Saturday’s (June 1) 2019 ‘Polly Ann Trail Run/Walk’
kick off from the starting point at Imlay City High School, heading
west toward the finish line at Dryden Park. Money raised from the
event goes toward continued maintenance and improvements along
the trail. Pictured above are participants Jenny Gierman (Dryden),
Donna Mrozek (Sandusky) and Sarah Mickowski (New Baltimore). At
right, Friends of the Polly Ann Chairman David Howell explains the
Website photo

rules and conditions of the 6.2-mile section of the trail to the 50-plus
participants in the 13th annual Polly Ann Trail fundraiser. This year’s
male winner was Brandon Pries, 19, of Lapeer with a time of 45:33. He
A Mobile Reptile Zoo, provided by Muxlow Exotics, can be toured for a has now won the past three events. The female winner was Jennifer
small fee on both Friday and Saturday. Schoenherr, 46, of Imlay City, whose time was 54:53.

Also opening at 4 p.m. from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and

on Friday is the Color Box.
Step inside this specially-
crafted box lined with fun
designs, just like a giant
coloring book. This new,
free event is made possible
by Imlay City Florist.
The crowd favorite
Chalk Drawing contest is
slated for 5 p.m. near city
hall on Main Street.
Also at 5 p.m. on
Friday, find Oopsy Daisy
the clown making balloon
animals at the Lamb Steele
Park gazebo. She’ll be there
until 7 p.m. and then return
on Saturday for more bal-
loon magic from 2-5 p.m.
Head to the Farmers
Market area at 5:30 p.m.
that night for a Craft
Workshop event.
“Kids will have the
they’ll be joined by more
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four-legged creatures when
Chamberlin Ponies and
Mobile Petting Zoo arrives
at 11 a.m.
“Kids can ride a pony, a
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that’s been magically trans-
formed into a unicorn,” Hill
said.
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The contests start Saturday morning, June 15, at
10 a.m. • LUNCH •
Races are categorized by age, starting with 13-14
year-olds. A new contest follows each half hour after • DINNER •
that—10:30 a.m. for 11-12 year-olds, 11 a.m. for 9 • GROCERY•
and 10-year-olds, 11:30 for 7 and 8-year-olds and
noon for 5-6 year-olds. Prizes and ribbons will be
handed out to contestants, said pool director Jeannette
Farley. Open: Tues-Thurs 10am-7pm
Swimmers are asked to register for the races that Fri & Sat 10am-8pm
morning. For more information, contact the pool at Sun 9am-3pm
810-724-7665. (Order 15 minutes prior to close for Take-Out)
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Brown City Days Festival is this weekend
TRI-CITY AREA —
Four days of early summer
fun can be found at the
Brown City Days Festival,
starting tomorrow, June 6
through Sunday, June 9.
The schedule includes
live entertainment, good
food, kids events and much
more.
The carnival opens on
Obituaries
Michelle Bruce, age
65, of Attica, MI died
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
at home. Michelle
Elizabeth Bruce was born
December 9, 1953 in
Pontiac, MI. She was the
daughter of Mary
(Dumont) Bruce the late
Roger Bruce. Michelle
grew up in Imlay City,
MI. She attended Lapeer
Community Schools.
Michelle worked as a gen-
eral laborer for Lapeer
Growth and Opportunity.
She attended Sacred
Heart Catholic Church.
Legal Announcements
ALMONT
COMMUNITY
SCHOOLS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
COUNTIES OF LAPEER,
MACOMB, OAKLAND AND
ST. CLAIR MICHIGAN
ON THE ADOPTION OF THE
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2019-2020 TO ALL
INTERESTED PERSONS IN
THE ALMONT COMMUNITY
SCHOOL DISTRICT:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that
the Board of Education of the Almont
Community School District, counties
of Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland and St.
Clair, Michigan, will hold a public
hearing on Monday, the twenty-fourth
(24th) day of June, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.,
in the Media Center of Almont High
School, Almont, MI to consider the
approval and adoption of the operat-
ing budget of the Almont Community
School District for the fiscal year
2019/2020.
The Board may not adopt its
proposed 2019/2020 budget until after
a public hearing. Copies of the pro-
posed budget, including the proposed
property tax millage rate, will be on
file at the Superintendent's office,
4701 Howland Rd., for inspection on
June 21st, 2019 during regular busi-
ness hours. At the public hearing all
citizens, taxpayers, and property own-
ers of the Almont Community School
District, shall be afforded an opportu-
nity to be heard in regard to the
approval of the plan amendments.
The property tax millage rate pro-
posed to be levied to support the
proposed budget will be a subject of
this hearing.
This notice is given by order of
the Board of Education of the Almont
community School District, Counties
of Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, and St.
Clair, Michigan.
John Miles, Secretary
Almont Board of Education
23-2
STATE OF
MICHIGAN
PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF
LAPEER
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
File No.: 19-039321 DE
In the matter of Wilbur
Drinkhorn
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Kathy Drinkhorn a/k/a Kathy
Gabriel whose address(es) are
unknown and whose interest in the
matter may be barred or affected by
the following:
EMMETT TOWNSHIP
RESIDENTS
DUMPSTER DAY
at the EMMETT TOWNSHIP HALL
11100 DUNNIGAN RD. (M-21)
EMMETT, MI.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2019
7:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
LARGE ITEMS YOU NEED TO UNLOAD YOURSELF
LOADER IS NOT AVAILABLE
WILL ACCEPT TIRES: $3.00 FOR CAR or LIGHT TRUCK
$7.00 SEMI-TRUCK TIRES - $1.25 PER INCH for TRACTOR TIRES
TWO (2) CAR OR SMALL TRUCK TIRES FROM EACH
EMMETT TOWNSHIP HOUSEHOLD WITH ID WILL BE FREE
$15.00 charge for Non-tagged Freon Items
TOXIC SUBSTANCES NOT ACCEPTED
PLEASE SEPARATE METAL
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL: 810-384-8070 Ext# 21
CALL 810-724-2615 to publish your legal
announcement or email: tct@pageone-inc.com
Thursday. Tri-County
Bank serves a free lunch
on Friday and the Rotary
Club’s Chicken Dinner is
slated for that evening
from 4-7 p.m.
See the Burnout
Contest on Friday at 6 p.m.
on Corn Street.
“We always have a lot
of people turn out for our
~ Michelle Bruce, 65 ~
Michelle loved to sing,
especially Christmas
songs!
Michelle is survived
TAKE NOTICE:
The Last Will and Testament of
Wilbur Drinkhorn has been admitted
to probate and the decedent was the
father of a child whose name may be
Kathy Drinkhorn or Kathy Gabriel
whose address is unknown. Notice is
given that she may be entitled to some
portion of the estate and that she must
file an appearance with the Probate
Court for the County of Lapeer or take
such other action as may be permitted
by law on or before July 1, 2019.
Failure to so do will result in her
being barred from any distribution
from said estate.
John Lengemann
P16553
202 E. 3rd Street
Imlay City, Michigan 48444
810-724-2565
Angela R. Delor
3709 Main Drive
Dryden, MI 48428
21-4
TOWNSHIP
OF ALMONT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING FOR THE
BUDGET
AND SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT
The Almont Township Board
will hold a public hearing on the pro-
posed Township budget for the fiscal
year 2019-2020 at the Almont
Municipal Building, 819 N. Main St.,
Almont, MI. on June 10, 2019 at 7:00
p.m. or as soon as thereafter it may be
heard.
*The property tax millage
rate proposed to be levied
to support the proposed
budget will be a subject of
this hearing.
A copy of the budget is available
for public inspection at the Township
Offices.
The Almont Township Board
shall, at the same time and place, hold
a hearing on the estimated costs and
expenses of police protection and on
the distribution of the levy for the
2019-2020 fiscal year.
Appearance and protest at the
hearing is required in order to appeal
the amount of the special assessment
to the Michigan Tax Tribunal.
Appearance and protest may be made
by an owner or party in interest, or his
or her agent, by appearing in person at
the hearing to protest the special
assessment or by filing his or her pro-
test by letter in which case personal
appearance shall not be required. 23-1
You may file a written appeal of the
special assessment with the State Tax
Tribunal within thirty (30) days after
22-2
Burnout,” organizer Jamie
Bird said.
Saturday’s Grand
Parade travels through
downtown starting at 1
p.m.
“At 2 p.m., we’ll have
a Cornhole Tournament on
Main Street and we’re still
looking for teams,” Bird
said.
by her mother, Mary
Bruce; one sister, Jan
(Doug) Thompson of
Imlay City, MI; four
brothers, Roger Bruce of
Gaylord, MI, James Bruce
of Imlay City, MI,
William Bruce of Grand
Blanc, MI and John
(Gayle) Bruce of Keaau,
Hawaii; her sister-in-law,
Mindy Bruce of Imlay
City, MI; and several niec-
es and nephews.
She was preceded in
death by her father, Roger
Bruce; brother,
Christopher Bruce; and
confirmation of the special assess-
ment roll, if the special assessment
was protested at this hearing held for
the purpose of confirming the roll.
This notice is posted in compli-
ance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended
(Open Meetings Act), MCL 41.72 (2)
(3) and the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA).
The Almont Township Board
will provide necessary reasonable
auxiliary aids and services, such as a
signer for the hearing impaired and
audio tapes of printed materials being
considered at the meeting to individu-
als with disabilities upon 5 working
days notice to the Township Board by
writing or calling; Carol Hoffner,
Almont Township Clerk, 819 N. Main
St., Almont, Michigan, 48003,
(810)798-8521.
Carol Hoffner
Almont Township Clerk
23-1
TOWNSHIP
OF MUSSEY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
PROPOSED SPECIAL
LAND USE
Please take notice that the
Mussey Township Planning
Commission will hold a public hear-
ing Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 7:00 at
the Mussey Township Hall located at
135 N. Main Street Capac, MI 48014.
The purpose of the hearing is to
receive comment from residents,
property owners, and the general pub-
lic regarding approval of a special
land use permit for Outdoor Storage at
the following address:
Applicant: Miller Broach
Location: 14510 Bryce Road,
Capac, MI 48014
Legal Description: BEG S 89D
36M 6S E 12’ & N 1169.84’, FROM
SW SEC COR, TH N 698.5’, TH S
89D 21M 17S E 459’, TH S 698.5’,
TH N 89D 21M 17S W 459’ TO BEG
SECTION 23 T7N R13E 7.36 A
Complete information concern-
ing this case may be examined or
obtained at the Mussey Township
Office at 135 N. Main Street during
regularly posted office hours.
Comments regarding the proposed
special land use will be received at the
Public Hearing and may also be made
in writing to the Mussey Township
Planning Commission at P.O. Box
118, Capac, MI 48014. Written com-
ments will be received until the close
of business June 24, 2019.
Debra L. Hlubic
Township Bldg. & Zoning Adm.
VILLAGE OF
CAPAC
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
The Village of Capac Planning
CITY OF
IMLAY CITY
PUBLIC NOTICE
REZONING REQUEST
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will hold a pub-
lic hearing on the 25th day of June 2019 at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall, located
at 150 N. Main Street, Imlay City, MI.
The purpose of the public hearing will be to consider a rezoning re-
quest application by Indigo Lavender Farms to rezone property at 613 N.
Cedar Street otherwise known as Parcel I20-27-609-040-00 from RM-1
(Multiple Family Residential to B-3 (General Business).
Comments may be submitted in writing or in person. Persons with
disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation should
contact the City Clerk a week in advance of the meeting to request mobil-
ity, visual, hearing or other assistance.
Later that night, fire-
works will up the sky.
Tickets are on sale now
for Sunday’s (June 9)
Battle of the Bulls Rodeo
at the Brown City
Community Park. The fun
starts at 3 p.m., rain or
shine.
Also happening at the
park on Sunday is the 4th
her sister-in-law, Donna
Bruce.
The funeral was held
Saturday, June 1, 2019 at
Faith Christian Family
Church, 3440 Davison
Road, Lapeer, MI. Pastor
Jeff Wells officiated.
Funeral arrangements
were made by Muir
Brothers Funeral Home,
225 N. Main Street, Imlay
City, MI.
Please be sure to sign
our online register at
muirbrothersfh.com to
share condolences and
memories.
Commission will hold a public hear-
ing on Wednesday, June 26, 2019,
7:00 p.m. at the American Legion, 115
North Main Street, Capac, MI, 48014,
for the purposes of hearing comments
regarding a proposed amendment to
the Village’s zoning map. Homeland
Development, LLC has requested that
parcel 74-40-945-0001-000 be
rezoned from Industrial
Commercial. This parcel is located on
the west side of South Main between
Railroad and Orchard Streets.
At this time, all interested parties
will be heard on the adoption of the
proposed rezoning. A copy of the
proposed rezoning and zoning map is
available at the Village office, 131
North Main Street, Capac, MI, 48014.
Written comments on the
amendment will be received at the
Village office at the above address up
to and including the day of the public
hearing. Individuals with disabilities
requiring auxiliary aids or services
who are planning to attend the public
hearing should notify the Village at
(810) 395-4355 at least two days in
advance of the public hearing.
Sandra Cox
Chair
Village of Capac Planning
Commission
23-1
VILLAGE OF
CAPAC
PUBLIC NOTICE -
ZONING BOARD OF
APPEALS
REQUEST FOR
VARIANCE
Notice is hereby given that the
Zoning Board of Appeals for the
Village of Capac will hold a public
hearing on Wednesday, June 26, 2019,
at 6:30 p.m., at the American Legion,
115 North Main Street, Capac, MI,
48014,
The purpose of the public hear-
ing will be to consider the application
by Homeland Development, LLC
(Dollar General) for the following
variance request for a parcel of prop-
erty on the west side of S. Main
between Railroad and Orchard Streets
(parcel 74-40-945-0001-000). The
applicant is requesting a reduction in
the required number of parking spac-
es, which is variance from Section
30-497, Table of Parking
Requirements.
Comments may be submitted in
writing or in person to the Village
Clerk at 131 North Main Street,
Capac, MI, 48014. Individuals with
disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or
services should contact the Village
Clerk in writing to Village Clerk, 131
North Main Street, Capac, MI, 48014,
or by calling (810) 395-4355. This
meeting is open to all members of the
public under Michigan’s Open
Meetings Act.
23-1
23-1
Annual Wings Over the
Park event featuring
remote control planes,
helicopters, drones and
boats.
Guests can test their
skills or just watch the
activity up in the sky.
For more information,
find ‘Brown City Days
Festival’ on Facebook.
~ Evelyn Czuchra, 89 ~
Evelyn Czuchra, age
89, recently of Romeo,
and formerly of Imlay
City, MI died Friday, May
31, 2019 at Wellbridge of
Romeo. Evelyn Grace
Blue was born June 11,
1929 in Detroit, MI. She
was the daughter of the
late Elmer and the late
Verna (Kaszcienski) Blue.
She grew up in Detroit
and was a graduate of
South Eastern High
School in Detroit, MI.
Evelyn was a secre-
tary at an insurance com-
pany for several years;
was a para-pro in the
English Department at
Flat Rock High School
for 10 years. She married
Tadeusz “Ted” Czuchra
on January 27, 1951 in
Detroit, MI. She was pre-
ceded in death by her hus-
band, Tadeusz “Ted”
Czuchra on April 23,
2004. Evelyn and Ted
lived in the Detroit and
Flat Rock areas for 22
years before moving to
Imlay City where they
to
lived for more than 35
years. She was a past
member of Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Imlay
City and Gateway
Assembly of God in
Imlay City.
She is survived by one
son, Robert Czuchra of
~ Martha Reed, 75 ~
Martha Reed, age 75,
of Lapeer, MI died
Thursday, May 23, 2019 at
McLaren Lapeer Region
Hospital. Martha Jo Hall
was born September 25,
1943 in Guthrie, OK. She
grew up and graduated
school in Oklahoma.
Martha was the daughter
of the late Carl and the late
Margaret Hall. She mar-
ried Norman Leroy Kuhn.
Martha was preceded in
death by her husband
in1968.
She was mostly a
homemaker. Martha had
worked as a grocery store
clerk for a period of time.
Martha enjoyed quilt-
ing, sewing and crochet-
ing.
She is survived by two
~ William “Willie”
Spencer, 78 ~
William “Willie”
Spencer, age 78, of Imlay
City, MI died Saturday,
May 25, 2019 at his home.
William Francis Spencer
was born February 6, 1941
in Goodland Twp., MI. He
was the son of the late
William Sr. and the late
Mary (Hamlin) Spencer.
Willie lived his entire life
in Imlay City. He was a
graduate of Imlay City
High School, Class of
1959.
He was a self-
employed dairy and cattle
farmer.
Willie was a member
of the Imlay City Eagles.
He is survived by his
sister, Yvonne Walker of
Imlay City, MI; two broth-
ers, Bernard Spencer of
Brown City, MI and
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Imlay City, MI; and a for-
mer daughter-in-law,
Teresa (Frank) Wood of
Imlay City, MI. Also sur-
viving are four grandchil-
dren, Chris (Kristen)
Czuchra, Nikki DeMeyers,
Maureen Hallead, Erica
Britt; and two great-
grandchildren, Adeline
and Annalise. Evelyn was
preceded in death by her
husband, Ted; and by her
son, Michael.
The funeral services
were held on Monday,
June 3, 2019 at Muir
Brothers Funeral Home
Of Imlay City, 225 N.
Main Street, Imlay City,
MI. Burial followed in
Mt. Calvary Catholic
Cemetery, Imlay City.
Please be sure to sign
our online register book at
muirbrothers.com to share
your memories and con-
dolences.
daughters, Peggy (Joe)
Ward of Imlay City, MI
and Patty (Greg) Walz of
Jacksonville, FL; three
sons, Rock Kuhn of Imlay
City, MI, Russell
(Bridgette) Kuhn of
Waterford, MI and Robert
Griffin of Detroit, MI; and
one brother, Jim Hall.
Martha was preceded
in death by her son,
Richard Kuhn.
Cremation has taken
place. A memorial has not
been planned at this time.
Arrangements were
made by Muir Brothers
Funeral Home, 225 N.
Main Street, Imlay City,
MI. Please be sure to sign
our online register at muir-
brothersfh.com to share
condolences.
Richard Spencer of
Arizona; two nephews,
Ken Walker and Bernard
Spencer, Jr.; five nieces,
Marie Riley, Lori Walker,
Jill Stroman, Terri Spencer
and Barbara Spencer; and
several great-nieces and
great-nephews.
Willie was preceded in
death by his parents,
William and Mary
Spencer.
The family is not plan-
ning a funeral at this time.
Arrangements were
made by Muir Brothers
Funeral Home, 225 N.
Main Street, Imlay City,
MI.
Please be sure to sign
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Veterans health care changes are coming

Free meeting on ‘Mission Act’ is June 10 at noon
By Tom Wearing
twearing@pageone-inc.com
LAPEER COUNTY
— The Lunch and Learn
Workshop featuring a pre-
sentation about the VA’s
“Mission Act” has been
rescheduled to Monday,
June 10 from noon - 2 p.m.
at the Lapeer County
Courthouse, 235 W.
Nepessing St.
The workshop had to
be postponed Wednesday,
May 29, when authorities
ordered an evacuation of
Call for actors for ‘Chillers’ musical
LAPEER — Calling
all actors! Auditions will be
held for ‘Michigan Chillers,
the Musical!’ at the PIX
Theater from 2-5 p.m. on
Sunday, June 9 and from
6-9 p.m. on Monday, June
10.
The PIX is located at
172 W. Nepessing in down-
town Lapeer.
The original family
musical will be performed
in September at the PIX as
Lapeer Community
downtown Lapeer because
of the infiltration of gaso-
line into the sewer system.
The Maintaining
Internal Systems and
Strengthening Integrated
Outside Networks (Mission
Act) will streamline veter-
ans’ access to non-VA com-
munity care when clinically
appropriate, create a VA
benefit of commercial
urgent care clinics and
expand eligibility for veter-
ans’ family caregivers.
Lapeer County VA
Director Edward L.
Theatre’s (LCT) first pro-
duction of the 2019-20 sea-
son.
‘Michigan Chillers, the
Musical!’ is an original
musical written by Sally
and Chris Eilersen, based
on the books by Johnathan
Rand. It was first performed
six years ago by LCT.
Roles are available for
men and women, age teen
to adult. There are two roles
for children—a boy, age
10-12 and a girl, age 12-14.
Ronders said the meeting is
open to veterans and their
families and caregivers and
community health care pro-
viders.
“The Mission Act
replaces the VA Choice Act
of 2014,” said Ronders.
“That program was
launched in 2014 in
response to 40 veterans
who died waiting for care
at the Phoenix VA Medical
Center.”
The former “Choice
Act” allowed veterans to
visit a community provider
The children’s parts are
large and both sing solos.
Adults may audition for
solo or chorus parts.
Auditioners should be pre-
pared to sing a song that
shows vocal range and abil-
ity. All auditioners will be
taught a simple dance and
will read scenes from the
musical. All characters sing
and some dance. The num-
ber of chorus members will
be determined by audi-
tions. The show will be
if they lived 40 miles away
from the closest VA medi-
cal facility or had been
waiting for 30 days or lon-
ger for VA care.
Under the new pro-
gram, wait-times are
reduced to 20 days for pri-
mary, mental health and
non-institutional care or if
the veteran faces a 30-min-
ute drive to a VA facility.
For specialty care, those
standards are 28 days
waiting or 60 minute drive
time.
“These are sweeping
changes for veterans’ health
care,” Ronders said.
directed by Sally W.
Eilersen. LCT also wel-
comes volunteers who want
to be involved offstage.
A copy of the script
will be available to read at
the Marguerite de Angeli
branch of the Lapeer Public
Library.
Lapeer Community
Theatre is a non profit,
501(c)3 organization. For
more information, visit
Lapeer Community Theatre
on Facebook.
“Veterans and their fami-
lies, and I have questions
Stabenow’s
Congressman
and
Paul
on how the Mission act will Mitchell’s office are also
work. expected to attend.
“It’s critical that our Ronders said registra-
veterans and community tion is a must for the June
health care providers get 10 session.
accurate information.” There is no charge for
Michelle Sorie, Chief the Lunch and Learn work-
of Community Care Service shop, but registration is
from the Saginaw VAMC mandatory as lunch will be
will be present to to explain provided. To reserve a spot
the new program in detail. send an email to veteransaf-
Representatives from fairs@lapeercounty.org or
U.S. Senator Debbie call 810-667-0256.
Dryden businesses
host ‘Visit the Village’
DRYDEN — Local businesses will host a special
‘Visit the Village’ event on Friday June 7 from 4-6
p.m.
Residents and shoppers who head downtown that
day can discover special discounts, refreshments and
raffles. Local businesses have been affected by an
ongoing infrastructure project in the village.
Visit the Village is sponsored by the Dryden Bar,
Crafty Vine, Dryden Library, Veda’s Uniques, Dryden
Coney, Oxford Bank and Masters Automotive.
Rural Lifestyles

Dispatch log...
Editor’s note: The fol-
lowing is a compilation of
activity and reports from
area police departments:
In Imlay City
May 24
•09:33 Malicious
Destruction of Property
(1800 block S. Cedar St.)
•17:13 Welfare Check
(1800 block S. Cedar St.)
•20:03 Juvenile
Complaint (2000 block S.
Almont Ave.)
•Multiple traffic stops
block Weston St.)
•16:08 Private Property
Damage Accident (1700
block S. Cedar St.)
•18:01 Family Dispute
(200 block E. Third St.)
•19:38 Medical Assist
(600 block Maple Vista St.)
•Multiple Traffic Stops
throughout the day
May 29
•13:59 Suspicious
Persons (E. Imlay City Rd./
Bancroft St.)
•14:13-14:42 Monitor
Traffic (High School)
•Multiple traffic stops •family trouble in the
were made throughout the 7000 block of Bohms Rd. in
day. Goodland Twp.
•911 hang up call in the
In Lapeer County: 2000 block of Coachwood
Complaints handled by Dr. in Arcadia Twp.
the Lapeer County Sheriff’s •road hazard in the 5000
Department, in addition to block of Lum Rd. in Arcadia
traffic stops: Twp.
May 28 •welfare check in the
•suspicious circum- 4000 block of Sutton Rd. in
stances at the Attica Attica Twp.
Cemetery in Attica Twp. June 1
•property damage traf- •welfare check at Attica
fic crash at Imlay City and Rd and Curella Dr. in Attica
Elk Lake roads in Attica Twp.

were made throughout the
day.
May 25
•03:00 Alarm (600
block N. Cedar St.)
•11:18 Personal Injury
Accident (N. Cedar St./E.
Capac Rd.)
•16:33 Welfare Check
(E. Capac Rd./Bancroft St.)
•19:29 Assist Almont
PD (N. Fairgrounds Rd./
Weyer Rd.)
•21:36 Suspicious
Person (600 block
Cambridge Ln.)
•22:26 Suspicious
Person (600 block
Cambridge Ln.)
•Multiple traffic stops
were made throughout the
day.
May 26
•01:26 Suspicious
Vehicle (500 block N. Cedar
St.)
•01:46 Domestic
Violence (400 block Main
St.)
•07:55 Road Hazard (E.
Sixth St./N. Almont Ave.)
•12:53 Animal Problem
(S. Cedar St./Engle St.)
•18:46 Citizen Assist
(600 block Maple Vista St.)
•Multiple traffic stops
were made throughout the
day.
May 27
•13:37 Threats (400
block Bancroft St.)
•Multiple traffic stops
were made throughout the
day.
May 28
•06:36 Personal Injury
Accident (S. Cedar St./E.
First St.)
•07:23-08:03 Monitor
Traffic (Middle School)
•08:26-08:50 Monitor
Traffic (Weston Elementary)
•13:27 Citizen Assist
(500 block N. Cedar St.)
•15:26 Juvenile
Complaint - UTL (200
•21:24 Suspicious
Circumstance (400 block S.
Blacks Corners Rd.)
•Multiple Traffic Stops
throughout the day
May 30
•13:30 Citizen Assist
(300 block E. Third St.)
•13:51 Assist Sanilac
County Sheriff’s Office
with Traffic Stop (S. Cedar
St./E. Second St.)
•15:23 Citizen Assist
(300 block E. Third St.)
•22:23 Suspicious
Vehicle (1000 block Norlin
Dr.)
•Multiple Traffic Stops
throughout the day
May 31
•05:17 Citizen Assist
(300 block E. Third St.)
•16:29 Abandoned Auto
(200 block S. Cedar St.)
•19:37 Private Property
Damage Accident (S.
Blacks Corner Rd./Norlin
Dr.)
•Multiple traffic stops
were made throughout the
day.
June 1
•19:03 Suspicious
Person (Blacks Corners
Rd./Attica Rd.)
•19:11 Animal Problem
(300 block W. Second St.)
•21:16 Malicious
Destruction of Property
(1000 block Norlin Dr.)
•Multiple traffic stops
were made throughout the
day.
June 2
•17:18 Citizen Assist
(1900 block S. Cedar St.)
•19:09 Domestic Matter
(200 block E. Fifth St.)
•20:09 Suspicious
Person (6800 block Newark
Rd.)
•21:20 Welfare Check
(600 block N. Van Dyke
Rd.)
•21:46 Domestic Matter
(1800 block S. Cedar St.)
Photo provided
Twp. •peace officer duties in
•animal complaint in the 7000 block of Bohms
the 3000 block of N. Van Rd. in Goodland Twp.
Dyke Rd. in Goodland Twp. •animal complaint at Fishing is free the weekend of June 8-9, as
•animal complaint in Dryden and Hosner roads in Michigan celebrates the summer Free Fishing
the 3000 block of Thornville Dryden Twp. Weekend with no fishing license required.
Rd. in Dryden Twp. •vehicle off the road-
•peace officer duties in way in the 6000 block of
the 6000 block of Bowers Armstrong Rd. in Goodland
Rd. in Goodland Twp. Twp.
Head outdoors for
May 30 •assist other
•animal complaint in enforcement at westbound
the 4000 block of Lakeview I-69 and Graham Rd. in
law
Three Free weekend
Dr. in Attica Twp. Imlay Twp. TRI-CITY AREA — enjoy Free Fishing
•property damage traf- •alarms in the 1000 Looking for a great reason Weekends and fish without
fic crash at eastbound I-69 block of N. Van Dyke Rd. to get outdoors? How about a license, though all other
and S. Van Dyke Rd. in in Goodland Twp. three. The Michigan fishing regulations do
Imlay Twp. •alarms in the 4000 Department of Natural apply. To get more details
•assist other law block of Peppermill Rd. in Resources has brought or find a local event, visit
enforcement at N. Van Dyke Attica Twp. back the popular “Three Michigan.gov/FreeFishing.
and Shaw roads in Goodland •property damage traf- Free” weekend - this year •Free state park entry.
Twp. fic crash in the 2000 block it’s Saturday and Sunday, To encourage people to
•road hazard at Imlay of Lake Pleasant Rd. in June 8 and 9 - two full days pursue free fishing and
City and Blacks Corners Attica Twp. when residents and out-of- other outdoor fun within
roads in Imlay Twp. •road hazard at Havens state visitors can grab a state parks, the DNR
•animal complaint in and Dryden roads in Dryden fishing pole, ride the off- waives the regular
the 200 block of Engle St. Twp. road trails and visit state Recreation Passport entry
in Imlay City •road hazard at N. Main parks, all free of charge. fee that grants vehicle
•property damage traf- and Sullivan streets in “Michigan is home to access to Michigan’s 103
fic crash in the 1000 block Almont some of the best outdoor state parks. Add state park
of Lake Pleasant Rd. in •hit and run citation at recreation opportunities stops to your itinerary and
Attica Twp. Bowers and N. Van Dyke and most beautiful natural enjoy special programming
•peace officer duties in roads in Imlay Twp. spaces you’ll find any- and events during this state
the 6000 block of Reside •civil matter in the 7000 where,” said DNR Director parks centennial year.
Rd. in Goodland Twp. block of Bohms Rd. in Dan Eichinger. Learn more about the pass-
•animal complaint at Goodland Twp. “Whether you’re port at Michigan.gov/
Imlay City and Five Lakes •alarms in the 300 block already an avid outdoors- RecreationPassport.
roads in Attica Twp. of Graham Rd. in Imlay person or someone just •Riding ORV trails for
•assist motorist in the Twp. beginning to explore the free. During two Free ORV
2000 block of N. Van Dyke June 2 outdoors, our ‘Three Free’ Weekends each year (the
Rd. in Goodland Twp. •welfare check at weekend makes it easy to second one this year is set
May 31 Bowers and Lake Pleasant explore a new hobby, visit for Aug. 17-18), Michigan
•property damage traf- roads in Attica Twp. a new park or introduce residents and nonresidents
fic crash at Attica Rd. and •animal complaint in friends to an outdoor expe- legally can ride DNR-
Rowley Dr. in Attica Twp. the 4000 block of Lum Rd. rience you love.” designated routes and trails
•misdemeanor arrest in Arcadia Twp. These two days include: without purchasing an ORV
warrant in the 100 block of •ORV complaints at •Free fishing. Twice a license or trail permit. Visit
Lake Pleasant Rd. in Attica Imlay City and Youngs year (once in the summer, Michigan.gov/ORVinfo for
Twp. roads in Attica Twp. once in the winter), resi- the latest ORV trail, safety
•neighborhood trouble •misdemeanor arrest dents and nonresidents can and closure information.
in the 900 block of Martin warrant in the 5000 block
Rd. in Attica Twp. of Newark Rd. in Attica
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LeFevere medals Dryden wins

three times at
Div. 2 state meet
Winget, Hubbard, Denver also place for Imlay
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY — The Imlay City
girls’ track team registered three place-
first district
title since ’95
Cards knock-off tourney
hosts, 8-4, move on to
state softball regionals
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Robin LeFevere, 400-meter dash, a
school record-setting time of 59.03 sec-
onds; led Imlay City with a fourth. Her DRYDEN — The Dryden softball
time lowered the previous standard of team saw to it that the distinction of
59.9 seconds set by Ashley Jager in 2004. district champions would belong to

winning performances en route to a two-
way tie with Parma Western for 21st last
Saturday at the Division 2 state finals in
Zeeland.
Corunna’s 54-point total paced the
field assembled. Holland Christian (49
points), Zeeland East (37), East Grand
Rapids (33), Bridgeport (31), Allendale
(28), Frankenmuth (25), Ada Forest Hills
Eastern and Grand Rapids Catholic
Central (23 each) along with Williamston
(22) also obtained top-10 showings.
Photo proviided
LeFevere, long jump, 17 feet 2 1/2 them when the final scores were tal-
inches; gave Imlay City an individual lied, registering an 8-4 triumph
event sixth. against host Rochester Hills Lutheran
The Imlay City 1600 relay of Northwest in the Division 4 title
McKinzie Winget, Sarah Hubbard, Imlay City’s Robin LeFevere was a game Monday.
Jessica Denver and LeFevere placed sixth three-time placewinner at the Div. 2 It marked the first district top fin-
as well. They registered a school record- state meet in Zeeland. ish for Dryden since the 1995 cam-
setting clocking of 4:06.9 en route. The For their performances, LeFevere paign.
previous mark was 4:07.93 established by along with Imlay City’s 1600-meter relay With the decision, Dryden contin-
Ashley Jager, Amy Schmitz, Carissa earned All-State accolades (reserved for ues their postseason path this
Pilarski and Rachel Verbeke during the Saturday at a regional hosted by
2002 campaign. LeFevere page 20 Dryden page 20

Battani takes ninth

at Div. 3 track finals
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
TRI-CITY AREA — The
Almont and Capac boys’ track
teams ended their 2019 campaign
at the Division 3 state finals last
Saturday.
Jenison High School is where
Sanford Meridian and Berrien
Springs (17 apiece) nabbed top-
ten spots as well.
Robbie Battani led Almont
that day. He supplied a pole
vault clearance of 13 feet 3 inch-
es en route to a ninth, just one
place away from earning All-
State accolades (reserved for the

Photo by Kevin Kissane

the action unfolded.
Ithaca (45 points) edged out
Saugatuck and Pewamo-
Westphalia (44 each) for team
Photo by Kevin Kissane
top-eight finishers in each event).
Colby Schapman also com-
peted for Almont, posting a high
jump clearance of 5 feet 9 inches

honors. Harbor Springs (43 on the way to a two-way tie for

points), New Lothrop and Kent
City (33 each), Monroe St. Mary
Catholic Central (30),
Roscommon (20), Warren
Dryden’s Jodie Adams competes in the 300 Michigan Collegiate (19) plus
hurdles Saturday at the Div. 4 state finals.
21st.
The 800 relay of Daniel Dryden outfielder Becca Weiss
Griffith, Ben Laskowski, Ethan scoops up the ball in Monday’s
game.
Battani page 20

Adams runs to
12th at states
By Kevin Kissane dles, 51.16 seconds; paced
Photo provided

Tri-City Times Sports Editor Dryden with a 12th.

DRYDEN — The
Dryden girls’ track team
finished up their season last
Natalie Poirier, long
jump, 14 feet 9 inches; sup-
plied Dryden with a 13th.
The 800-meter relay of Almont’s Maria Bussone returns
a shot at the Div. 3 state finals.
Photo by Kevin Kissane

Saturday at the Division 4 Erin Boettcher, Erin Paton,

state finals.
Hudsonville is where
the meet unfolded.
Fowler (71 points)
earned the distinction of
champion at day’s end.
Pittsford (63 points),
Caitlyn Hill and Poirier
wound up 14th with a
clocking of 1:54.3. Bussone is 1-1
at state finals
Poirier generated the
next best Dryden showing. Almont’s Griffin DePauw dives back to first base on a pickoff
Her high jump clearance of attempt in Monday’s district title game.
4 feet 7 inches paid off

Almont second in districts

Mount Pleasant Sacred
Heart (56), Royal Oak
Shrine (45), Bridgman
(42), Hillsdale Academy
(32), Addison and
Breckenridge (27 each),
Fulton (20) and East Jordan
(17) provided top-ten team
showings as well.
Jodie Adams, 300 hur-
with a seven-way tie for By Kevin Kissane
15th. Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Ella Kage, 1600 run,
6:11.48; gave Dryden a By Kevin Kissane Northwest in a Division 3 district ALMONT — The Almont girls’
19th. Tri-City Times Sports Editor championship game Monday. tennis team generated one point en
Kage also registered a In the title clash, Rochester route to a two-way tie for 18th at the
20th in the 3200-meter run, ALMONT — The Almont Hills Lutheran Northwest used a Division 3 state finals.
stopping the watch at baseball team wrapped up their 3-0 fifth inning advantage and a Play was contested last Friday and
2019 campaign with a 5-0 setback Saturday in Novi.
Adams page 20 to host Rochester Hills Lutheran Raiders page 20 Detroit Country Day (33 points)
paced the field assembled. They were

Almont edges Capac in title clash

followed by Bloomfield Hills
Cranbrook Kingswood (26 points),
Grand Rapids Christian (22), Allegan
(21), Holland Christian (20), Ada
By Kevin Kissane Forest Hills Eastern (15), Grand
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Rapids Catholic Central (13), Cadillac
and Chelsea (11 each), Fruitport (nine),
TRI-CITY AREA — Parma Western (eight), Edwardsburg
Almont slipped past Capac, and St. Clair (seven apiece),
5-4, in a Division 3 district Stevensville Lakeshore and
softball championship game Williamston (four each), Marysville
last Friday at Oakland and Yale (three apiece), Almont and
Christian High School. Carlton Airport (two each) plus
With the result, Almont Coopersville, Dearborn Divine Child,
(8-18-1) moves on to this Eaton Rapids and Riverview (zero
Saturday’s regional semifinal apiece).
clash at Brown City where it Maria Bussone, Almont’s lone rep-
will face Marine City. That resentative, went 1-1 for the tourna-
matchup lists a 10 a.m. start- ment.
Photo provided

ing time. She began her stint at states with a

In Friday’s championship
game, Almont used a one-run
first inning, a one-run third
and a three-run fifth to emerge
victorious.
Capac countered with a
three-run third inning and a
one-run sixth.
Hannah Feys (a single and
6-2, 6-4 win against Eaton Rapids foe
Mackenzie Wyman.
The Almont softball team poses for a photo after claiming a Division 3 district title That was followed by a 4-6, 2-6
last week. setback to Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook
Kingswood’s Nina Govila, the second
a double) plus Grace Johnson Schapman (a three-run homer) mances. seed, in a round of 16 clash. Govila
and Makayla Gammon (two along with Olivia Malcolm Malcolm was the winning would go on from there to reach the
singles each) led Almont’s and Sarah Hall (a single title match where she wound up sec-
offensive attack. Rachael apiece) supported their perfor- Title page 20 ond.
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Softball
Dryden walks off with 8-7 win
Ally
Sobek, of
Dryden,
scoops
up a
grounder
in district
action
this past
week.
Imlay City gets sweep over Clio
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY —
Imlay City bested visiting
Clio two times in a non-
league varsity softball dou-
bleheader last Wednesday.
In the opener, Imlay
City earned a 4-1 win
against Clio.
Emily Orlowski and
Kayla Rossen led Imlay
City with a single and a
double each. They were
backed by Kendall Whitsett
(a double) plus Isabella
Barker, Leah Dawson and
Skylar Stone (a single
apiece).
Barker was the winning
Imlay City softball finishes at 17-17
IMLAY CITY — The
Imlay City softball team
dropped a 5-1 verdict to
North Branch in a Division
Capac drops a pair to BWAC squad
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
CAPAC— Capac’s
varsity softball team
dropped a pair of verdicts
to visiting non-league
counterpart Yale on
Tuesday, May 28.
In the opener, Yale reg-
istered an 11-7 triumph
against Capac.
Aubree Smith (four sin-
gles and three runs), Shelby
Husovsky (a single, a tri-
ple, two RBI and one run)
Athlete of the Week
Almont senior track
standout Robbie Battani
took ninth in the pole
vault at the Div. 3 state
meet last Saturday.
For his effort, Battani
shares our Boys’ Athlete
of the Week honor.
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four, with a double, and
DRYDEN — Dryden two RBI) put up Dryden’s
outscored Parkway best offensive numbers.
Christian 2-1 during the They were given assis-
eighth inning, good for tance in the hitting depart-
an 8-7 triumph in a ment by Laura Ellis (two
Division 4 district softball for three) and Riley Knox
semifinal clash last (two for five).
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Saturday. Becca Weiss was the
Miya Wolff (four for winning Dryden pitcher,
five with two RBI, includ- taking over in the sixth
ing the game-winning inning and going the rest
walkoff double during of the way.
Imlay City pitcher. She Abigail
allowed two hits, struck out Thibodeau
three and walked none. lays down
Photo by Kevin Kissane
In the nightcap, Imlay a bunt
City pulled out a 10-8 vic- during a
tory over Clio. game this
Whitsett (three singles), past week.
Stone (a single and a dou-
ble) and Jaya Forti (two Jack Jellison, of Almont, splits the fairway
singles) paced Imlay City’s with his tee shot during a match this season.
offensive attack with multi-
Almont places
ple-hit performances.
Abigail Thibodeau (a tri-
ple), Emma Sellers and
Orlowski (a double each)
seventh in region
plus Rossen (a single) also
reached the hitting column. Photo by Rod Soule
Forti was Imlay City’s
pitcher of record. She gave
up nine hits and registered By Kevin Kissane Arbor Greenhills (364),
three strikeouts en route. Marine City (365), Ida
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
(366), Almont (375),
TRI-CITY AREA —
The Almont and Capac
boys’ golf teams took sev-
Lutheran North (393),
Richmond (405), Adrian
Madison (407), Riverview
2 district semifinal Imlay City sees a 17-17 pair of singles each. Emily enth and 15th, respectively, Gabriel Richard (416),
meeting it hosted last campaign draw to a close. Orlowski and Isabella last Wednesday at a Dundee (419), Flat Rock
Saturday. Jaya Forti and Skylar Barker added a single Division 3 regional. (421) Blissfield (448),
With the decision, Stone led Imlay City with a apiece for the Spartans. Washtenaw Golf Club, Capac (501) and Clawson
in Ypsilanti, is where the (542)
action unfolded.
Grosse Ile (331), Ann
Arbor Gabriel Richard
Erie Mason and St.
Clair Shores South Lake
also participated but did
and Izabelle Amador (two (334) and Monroe St. Mary not field complete teams.
doubles and four RBI) led Catholic Central (364) held Jacob Rayl led Almont
Capac with multiple-hit down the top-three spots at with an 89 over 18 holes.
efforts. McKenna Hopkins, day’s end. The Raiders also counted
Haleigh Hansen, Ally They advance to the Jack Jellison’s 94, Joe
Dean, Natalie Maday, Division 3 state finals set Berger’s 95 Thomas
Skylar Schocke and for this Friday and Saturday Manko’s 97.
Samantha Hull (a single at Ferris State University’s For Capac, Kayden
each) plus Terese Bussone Katke Golf Course. Braun’s 95 output proved
(a run) supported their per- Twelve other full best. He was backed by
formances. squads vied for regional Josh Crane and Cody
In the second game, honors that day. Their Bobcean (134 each) along
Yale handed Capac a 6-2 ranks consisted of Ann with Tony Uribe (138).
setback.
Imlay City places
Capac was held
hitless.
13th in golf region
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
West Golf Course.
Farmington (331),
Detroit Country Day (342),
IMLAY CITY — The Yale (351), Marysville
Imlay City boys’ golf team (374), North Branch (377),
registered a 13th-place fin- St. Clair (386), Auburn
ish last Thursday at a Hills Avondale (390),
Division 2 regional. Armada (401), Brandon
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Fieldstone Golf Course, (407), Imlay City (431) and
in Auburn Hills, is where Madison Heights Lamphere
the tournament was con- (443) held down spots four
tested. through 14.
Notre Dame Prep Cros-Lex and
(312), Bloomfield Hills Farmington Hills Harrison
Dryden senior track Capac second baseman Therese Bussone Cranbrook Kingswood also participated but did
standout Brenden throws out a runner at first against Yale. (327) and Orchard Lake St. not field complete teams
Knuth placed 11th in Mary’s (328) occupied the For Imlay City, Garrett
Dryden moves on
the 3200 run at the Div. top-three spots at day’s Roberts led the way with a
4 state meet last end. 95 over 18 holes. The
Saturday.
For his effort, They advance to the Spartans also counted
in district play
Poirier shares our Boys’ Division 2 state finals set Quintin Zinger’s 110 as
Athlete of the Week for this Friday and Saturday well as 113s from Connor
honor. at Michigan State Kovacik and Mitchell
University’s Forest Akers Allen.
By Kevin Kissane runs scored) and Hannah
Dryden golf ends
Tri-City Times Sports Editor Peyerk (two for four and
CITIZENS one run scored) put up
FRANKENMUTH
PIONEER • CINCINNATI DRYDEN — The Dryden’s best offensive
year at regionals
TRAVELERS Dryden varsity softball numbers. They were
SELECTIVE team rolled to a convincing backed by Ally Sobek (one
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Riley Knox, Miya Wolff,
district softball meeting on Tri-City Times Sports Editor Allendale.
Maria Ryan and Laura Ellis
Tuesday, May 28. Eight other full squads
(one RBI each). DRYDEN — The
Paige Abromaitis (three teed it up at regionals.
Riley Knox was the Dryden boys’ golf team
for four, two RBI and two Their ranks consisted of
winning Dryden pitcher. completed their season at a Elkton-Pigeon BayPort
Division 4 regional last (372), St. Charles (383),
Almont softball Friday.
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ALMONT — Almont Hannah Feys led Nouvel (366) held down Harbor Beach and Mayville
dropped an 11-0 verdict to Almont with a pair of sin- the top-three spots at day’s also participated but did
Marysville in a non-league gles. The Raiders also end. not field complete teams.
varsity softball matchup it received a single each cour- They advance to the Jack Kaplan led Dryden
hosted last Wednesday. tesy of Laken Campbell, Division 4 state finals this that day. He shot a 98.
With the outcome, Rachael Schapman, Friday and Saturday at The Brendan Montague (121)
Almont slips to 6-18-1 this Samantha Dyer and Sarah Meadows Golf Course on also represented the
season. Hall. the campus of Grand Valley Cardinals.
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Boys’ Track Girls’ Track

Santo competes
at the Div. 3 finals
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
ALMONT — The
Almont girls’ track team
completed the 2019 cam-
paign last Saturday at the
Division 3 state finals.
Jenison High School is
where the meet was con-
tested.
Pewamo-Westphalia
(45 points) won the team
title that day. St. Charles
(37.5 points), Shepherd
Photo by Kevin Kissane
Kent City (28), Jackson
Lumen Christi (27), Hart
and Kingsley (26 each)
plus Byron and Perry (23
apiece) garnered top-10
team placings as well.
Ashley Santo led
Almont that day. Santo
managed a discus toss of
95 feet 8 inches, good for
24th.
Claire Taylor also rep-
resented Almont at the
Division 3 state finals.
Taylor participated in the

Photo by Kevin Kissane

(35), Mason County high jump, but did not clear
Central (31), Quincy (30), opening height.

Dryden’s Brenden Knuth picks up the pace in Drydens’s Ethan Rozanski (L) took 11th in the
the 3200 relay at the Div. 4 state meet. 3200 run at the Div. 4 state meet.

Rozanski, Knuth are 11th at states

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor

DRYDEN — The Dryden

boys’ track team wrapped up
their 2019 campaign last
Saturday at the Division 4 state
finals.
Hudsonville is where the
meet was contested.
Kalamazoo Hackett (64
points) earned team honors at
meet’s end. Southfield
Christian (46 points),

Photo by Kevin Kissane­

Breckenridge (43), Concord
(41), Hillsdale Academy (35),
Flint Beecher (30.25), Addison
(29), Fulton and Sand Creek
(24 apiece) along with Carson
City-Crystal (23) notched top-
ten showings as well. Imlay City’s Jillian LeFevere (R) was a part of a
Ethan Rozanski, 1600 run, placewinning 800 relay at the Meet of Champs.

Spartans fare well at

4:47.49; and Brenden Knuth,
3200-meter run, 10:24.36; led
Dryden with 11ths.
Ronny Hudson, 800,

Meet of Champions
Photo by Kevin Kissane

2:05.58; provided Dryden with

a 13th.
A 3200-meter relay of Reed
Hall, Hudson, Knuth and
Rozanski added a 19th to
Dryden’s cause. They stopped
the watch at 8:55.52.
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
Dryden’s Ronny Hudson competes in the 3200 relay at the Div. 4 state
finals. IMLAY CITY — The
Imlay City girls’ track
Imlay City fourth.
Winget, 400 dash,
1:02.69; and Denver, 1600-
meter run, 5:37.45; gave
Imlay City individual event

Imlay City boys end year at finals

By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY — The
Imlay City boys’ track team
concluded their season last
Saturday at the Division 2
state finals in Zeeland.
squad notched 11 place- fifths.
winning efforts Tuesday, The 800 relay of Jillian
May 28 at the Thumb Meet LeFevere, Carlee Forsyth,
of Champions in Caro. Aubrie Behrick and Winget
Zeeland West (53 Wayland Union (20), Parma put, 47 feet 2 1/2 inches; No team scores were contributed a fifth as well
points) topped the stand- Western (19.5) plus Ada led Imlay City with a 13th. kept at the meet. for Imlay City. They
ings at meet’s end. Yale Forest Hills Eastern and Ryan Johnson also rep- The 1600 (McKinzie stopped the watch at
(37 points) Fruitport (33), Tecumseh (19 each) round- resented Imlay City that Winget, Sarah Hubbard, 1:55.51.
Dearborn Divine Child ed out the top-10 schools day. Johnson supplied a Jessica Denver and Robin Sophia Rosillo, shot
(27), Corunna (26), Zeeland on hand. discus toss of 131 feet 3 LeFevere) and 3200 (Ana put, 32 feet 10 1/4 inches;
East (23), Coldwater (22), Austin DeRocher, shot inches, good for 18th. Lengemann, Mary Hubbard, 400-meter dash,
Lengemann, Winget and 1:03.63; and Mary
Hubbard) relays led Lengemann, 1600 run,

Imlay City places three times in Caro
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
IMLAY CITY — The
Imlay City boys’ track team
earned three placewinning
Imlay City with seconds.
They were timed in
4:17.03 and 10:14.2,
5:48.67; gave Imlay City
individual event sixths.
Imlay City also
performances Tuesday, put, 47 feet 1 inch; led Raymond Liu, Breydon respectively, received a sixth from their
May 28 at the Thumb Meet Imlay City with a second. Andrez, Lonnie Wolford Mary Lengemann, high 400-meter relay of Jillian
of Champions in Caro. Ryan Johnson, discus, and Riley Bertram added jump, 5 feet; provided LeFevere, Layla Delecke,
No team scores were 139 feet 5 inches; gave a fifth to Imlay City’s Imlay City with a third. Forsyth and Behrick. They
kept at the meet. Imlay City a second. cause. They were timed in Denver, 800-meter run, were timed in 55.42 sec-
Austin DeRocher, shot An 800 relay of 1:40.71. 2:32.73; supplied the lone onds.

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Soccer

Almont gives Marine City 3-0 defeat

By Kevin Kissane Division 3 girls’ district Hannah Revoldt (assisted and Aliyah Cremeans
Tri-City Times Sports Editor soccer semifinal round by Caroline Tormala) and shared the goalkeeping
battle on Tuesday, Erica Bailey (set up by responsibilities for
ALMONT — Almont May 28. Hannah Schuchard) sup- Almont. They managed
handed Marine City a Alayna Panduren (set plied Almont’s goals. 10 and nine saves, respec-
3-0 setback in a up by Caroline Tormala), Savannah Tormala tively.

Almont falls 6-0

in district finals
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor

ALMONT — The Almont girls’

Photo provided
soccer team ran into a tough assign-
ment, dropping a 6-0 verdict to
Lutheran North in a Division 3 dis-
trict championship matchup last Imlay City’s Robin LeFevere, Jessica Denver,
Friday. Sarah Hubbard and McKinzie Winget pose with
Imlay City High School is where their 1600 relay medals at states.
the action unfolded
With the outcome, Almont watch-
es a 10-8-3 campaign reach an end- LeFevere: Imlay City showing. They
managed a 9:59.57 clock-
point. ing, good for 16th.
from page 17
In Friday’s matchup, Almont spot- Winget, 400-meter
ted Lutheran North a 4-0 halftime the top-eight finishers in dash, 1:02.1; gave Imlay
advantage. each event). City a 17th.
Photo by KevinKissane

Lutheran North then outscored A 3200 relay of Sarah Imlay City also
Almont 2-0 from that point on, clos- Hubbard, Ana Lengemann, received a 25th from Mary
ing out a 6-0 win. Mary Lengemann and Lengemann, 1600 run,
Aliyah Cremeans and Savannah Denver had the next best 5:29.99.
Tormala shared the goalkeeping
Almont’s Caroline Tormala looks to set up a teammate in a match chores for Almont. They wound up
this season. with six and five saves, respectively.

Adams: meter relay of Paige

Abromaitis, Kylie
from page 17 DeVlaminck, Norman and
Kage ranked 21st as well.
13:23.6. They were timed in
Teagan Norman, 3200 11:51.67.
run, 13:39.23; provided Kelli Schenkel, high
Dryden with an individual jump, 4 feet 7 inches;
event 21st. added a three-way tie for
The Dryden 3200- 22nd to Dryden’s cause.

Photo by Kevin Kissane

Almont’s Robbie Battani clears the pole vault

bar during a meet this season.
Photo by Kevin Kissane

Photo by Kevin Kissane

Battani: checking in at 16.31 sec-

from page 17
Dryden’s Natalie Poirier takes off in the long Dryden’s Erin Paton passes the baton to 800 Bastian and Tyler Ellis
jump at the Div. 4 state finals last Saturday. relay teammate Erin Boettcher at states. headlined for Capac. They
registered a 1:33.6 clock-
ing en route to 12th.
Hank Barker tested his
skills in the 110-meter hur-
dles for Capac. It was
there he registered the 12th
swiftest preliminary time,
onds.
Charlie Aldrich, 800
run, 2:06.01; provided
Capac with a 19th.
Barker, pole vault, 11
feet 3 inches; added a 26th
to Capac’s cause.
Capac’s 400 relay of
Joe Peters, Bastian,
Laskowski and Griffith
also participated but was
disqualified in their race.

Capac first
baseman
Ally Dean
reaches
for a throw
in a game
this past
Photo by Kevin Kissane

week.
Photo by Kevin Kissane

Title: The Raiders also had Feys

The Dryden softball team poses for a photo after winning a Div. 4 district Monday.
Dryden:
from page 17
Rochester Hills Lutheran
Northwest. There they
will square off versus
Plymouth Christian. That
Raiders:
from page 17
2-0 seventh inning edge to
emerge victorious.
Colton Kruse (a dou-
(a double) along with
Schapman and Hall (a sin-
from page 17
gle each) reach the hitting
Almont pitcher. She column.
contest is slated to get
underway at noon.
Sobek (two singles
apiece), plus Riley Knox
responsibilities for Dryden
that day. The former gave
allowed seven hits over
seven innings, struck out
Malcolm was Almont’s
pitcher of record. She gave
Courtney Heike led and Natalie Embree (a sin- up seven hits over six five and walked one en up seven hits over seven
Dryden with two singles gle each) gave them assis- innings and struck out six, route innings and struck out six.
and a double. Hannah tance in the hitting depart- while the latter allowed Raquel Raska (two sin- Capac earned their spot
Peyerk and Miya Wolff (a ment. two hits during her one- gles), Samantha Hull (a in the district title tilt with
single and a double each), Knox and Becca Weiss inning stint and retired home run), Shelby an 18-5 rout of Oakland
Paige Abromaitis and Ally shared the pitching two via the strikeout route. Husovsky (a triple), Ally Christian.
Dean (a double) plus Haleigh Hanson (two
Aubree Smith and Meriah singles and a double),
championship confronta-
tion with a 15-4 win
Mason (a single each) gen-
erated Capac’s hits.
Skylar Schocke, Husovsky
and Dean (a single and a
against Memphis. Almont reached the double each) along with
Jace Rinke led Almont title game with a 16-2 Madison Wheeler and Hull
with a double. Reis Stine, semifinal victory over (a pair of singles apiece)
Nick Wilson, Parker Zisler Memphis. paced Capac with multiple-
and Paupert added a single Malcolm (three singles hit efforts. Izabelle
Photo by Kevin Kissane

ble) plus Adam Campbell,
Jack Paupert and Griffin
DePauw (a single each)
were the Almont players
who reached the hitting
column.
Almont reached the
apiece for the Raiders. and a double), Hannah Amador and Smith (a sin-
Cameron Asaro was Landerschier (three singles) gle each) supported their
Almont’s pitcher of record. plus Samantha Dyer, performances.
Asaro entered the game in Johnson, Campbell and Alyssa Orlando was the
the third inning and retired Gammon (two singles winning Capac pitcher.
eight of the 10 batters he Almont’s Adam Campbell looks to throw out an apiece) led Almont with She allowed six hits and
faced. opposing baserunner in Monday’s game. multiple-hit performances. retired three on strikes.
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Baseball

Imlay City drops

Dryden’s Brady
Czape takes a cut
at a pitch during a
game earlier this
season.
game to Cros-Lex
By Kevin Kissane encounter it hosted Monday.
Tri-City Times Sports Editor With the decision, Imlay
City wraps up an 8-24 cam-
IMLAY CITY — Imlay paign.
City wound up on the losing Logan Wilson provided
side of a 10-0 outcome to the lone base hit, contribut-
Cros-Lex in a Division 2 ing a single to Imlay City’s
cause.

Photo by Kevin Kissane

baseball district semifinal

Dryden watches a 17-7 season end
By Kevin Kissane
Tri-City Times Sports Editor
DRYDEN — The
Dryden baseball team
closed out their 2019 cam-
paign with an 8-1 setback
to Cardinal Mooney in a
Division 4 district semifi-
nal confrontation last
Friday.
New Haven’s Merritt
Academy is where the
action unfolded.
With the outcome,
Dryden watches a 17-7
campaign reach an end-
point.
Cardinal Mooney used
a one-run second inning, a
one-run third, a three-run
fifth and a three-run sixth
to prevail.
Dryden scored their
lone run during the sixth
inning.
Brady Czape led
Dryden’s offensive attack
with a pair of singles.
Corey Heike and Vince
Angel added a single apiece
to the Cardinals’ cause.

Photo by StudioE Photography

Capac baseball wraps up its season
By Kevin Kissane postseason path halted, semifinal meeting last with a single apiece.
Tri-City Times Sports Editor falling to host Saturday. Brad Schaefer added
Rochester Hills Lutheran Brendan Falco and an RBI to Capac’s cause.
CAPAC — The Capac Northwest in a Jakob Sawyers led Capac also received a Imlay City’s Ross Edson slides in to second
baseball team saw their Division 3 district Capac’s offensive attack run from Falco. base in Monday’s district encounter.

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See pets on parade at 2019 Busker Fest

IMLAY CITY — Grab
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June 14, at 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Barbara L.
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Yockey also stressed
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Costumes and other
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Registration begins at
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