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VOLUME 108, NUMBER 38 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2014 75 CENTS ~ 16 PAGES - 3 SUPPLEMENTS Christmas in the Village celebration on tap by Tom Montgomery ishable food item for the Eastern chili at any participating business for of the day and the winner announced first-place chili honors behind the Editor Michigan Food Bank and be entered $4 (adults) and $1 (kids age 12 and at Knight Insurance Agency, 6468 culinary talents of Kurt Russell, fol - into a drawing for door prizes. under). Main Street. lowed by Amy Peters of Knights The Christmas season in Cass City Once again, the Cass Theatre will The ballots will be tallied at the end CK Graphics took home last year’s Please turn to page 8. kicks off in earnest this weekend, be showing a free matinee both this and everyone is invited to share in Saturday and Saturday, Dec. 13, the fun. courtesy of Thumb National Bank. The annual Christmas in the Village The doors will open at 1:30 p.m. and celebration is scheduled for the movies will start at 2 p.m. The Saturday, Dec. 6, with activities for theatre will be showing “ICE AGE: the entire family, from the wildly The Meltdown” this week and popular chili cook-off to a colorful “Marmaduke” the following lighted winter parade — now in its Saturday. ninth year — in the evening, to visits Another popular attraction is the with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Christmas in the Village Chili Cook- The day’s events kick off at 10 a.m. off. Now in its 11th year, the event with a large craft show that runs is sponsored by Knights Insurance through 4 p.m. at Cass City Junior- Agency, Cass City, and pits the Senior High School. Dozens of area’s best chili chefs against each crafters sign up to showcase their other with a year’s worth of bragging wares each year, offering visitors a rights at stake. wide variety of Christmas gifts and Here’s how it works: cooks at local other items. businesses will be preparing their Last year roughly 60 crafters signed best chili recipes — from mild to up for the show, matching the annual wild. Visitors can wander through holiday extravagana’s most success - town from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., tasting ful year ever, in 2011. each one after purchasing a ticket to Those planning to stop at the show participate in the event. You can buy are encouraged to donate a non-per - your ballot to vote for your favorite
DOUG SOFFA OF Cass City tastes the chili cook-off entry at Coach Light Trial slated for Huron Pharmacy, served up by Leah Sanders, during last year’s Christmas in the Village Chili Cook-off. Organizers are gearing up for what they hope will be Co. woman charged another wildly successful competition during Cass City’s 2014 Christmas in in fatal drug overdose the Village celebration Saturday.
by Tom Montgomery Sanilac County business targeted Editor
The Huron County woman charged in the fatal drug overdose of her Police looking for armed robbery suspect boyfriend in March 2013 is scheduled to go to trial April 21. That was the date set in Huron County Circuit Court, where Amanda I. by Tom Montgomery along M-25, and then ran westbound State Police post in Caro and the Vanvalkenburgh, 23, is charged with a felony count of delivery of a con - Editor near Gardner Line Road.” Michigan Department of Natural trolled substance – causing death. Vanvalkenburgh, of Elkton, previously Witnesses told police that the victim Resources (DNR) Law Enforcement waived her right to a preliminary examination in Huron County District Thumb law enforcement authorities appeared to be in his late teens to Division. Court last month. responded to an armed robbery early 20s, about six feet tall with a The March 27 incident took place at an apartment complex in Elkton, report in Sanilac County over the skinny build. Deputies ask that anyone with where Vanvalkenburgh allegedly injected her boyfriend, 19-year-old Ryan weekend, and investigators are ask - Officers from the Lexington, information related to the case con - A. Shemka, with methadone, resulting in an overdose. ing for the public’s help by providing Croswell and Port Sanilac police tact the Sanilac County Sheriff’s According to Huron County Sheriff’s Department reports, deputies were any information citizens may have departments all assisted at the scene, Department Detective Bureau at dispatched to the complex to investigate a report of a man who was uncon - regarding the crime. as did troopers from the Michigan (810) 648-2000. scious and not breathing. Sanilac County Sheriff’s deputies Sheriff Kelly J. Hanson said dispatchers worked with occupants of the reported the robbery occurred at the apartment to initiate CPR. An Elkton Ambulance crew arrived and took over Sunrise Marathon Station in Worth the life-saving efforts, but Shemka was pronounced dead at the scene a short Township Saturday just before 6:30 Injuries reported in crashes time later. p.m. A 19-year-old female clerk at “It was learned that the victim…who had been temporarily residing at the the business called 911 at 6:26 p.m., by Tom Montgomery apartment, had fallen asleep with his girlfriend in a closet used as a bed - according to Sgt. Nathan Smith. Editor room,” Hanson said. “This was apparently after the two had spent several “The initial investigation revealed hours intravenously injecting each other with methadone and consuming that a male subject wearing a red Injuries were reported in traffic crashes last week in both Tuscola and alcohol.” hooded sweatshirt, dark colored blue Sanilac counties. The investigation by deputies and the Elkton Police Department resulted in jeans and black face mask entered Sanilac County Sheriff’s Department investigators said two individuals the request for a search warrant for a Colfax Township residence, where offi - the front entrance of the store and were hurt in a one-vehicle accident Friday at about 2:15 p.m. on South cers seized several methadone pills and a small amount of cash. produced a black in color semi-auto Germania Road near Cooper Road. “A 2011 Chrysler Town and Country Bad Axe attorney Walt Salens has been appointed to represent pistol,” Smith reported. “The male driven by a 56-year-old female was northbound on Germania Road near Vanvalkenburgh, who could face up to life in prison if convicted. demanded money from the clerk, Cooper Road when she left the roadway and entered the west ditch,” Sgt. Her bond was initially set at $3,500 (10 percent cash), but Huron County which she provided him from the Nathan Smith of the Sanilac County Sheriff’s Department reported. “She District Court Judge David B. Herrington later revised the amount to register. The male subject then left then struck a driveway embankment and came to rest in the yard of 760 S. $10,000 (personal recognizance) at the request of Prosecutor Timothy J. the store and was observed by wit - Germania Rd. The driver and her 27-year-old passenger were both wearing Rutkowski, who cited the severity of the alleged crime. nesses to be running southbound Please turn to page 8. !3 &% - #!. /-3 1,%.%)# .$*-! 3*/,-!'" .* - '!- $,*)% '!)!. '!..!,- .* ). !..!,- ) '-* ! ( %'! .* .$! 0!,3 * 3 &)*1- ). $ - + +!, . %) . -/ - ,%+.%*) .* -- %.3 .$! -- %.3 *, ,*+ .$!( *"" .* $,*)% '! ) /- %) +!,-*) 1!4,! AN ESTIMATED 200 $! $! &- '* .! . .$! *, area residents gathered ! $ %--/! )!, *" %) for this year’s Cass City '*-!'3 .$%- ) & Community .%(! *" 3! , %) -.,!!.- )!2. Thanksgiving Dinner at -! , $ *" $,%-. .* $)!! the Cass City United ( - '%-.- ",*( !,#!,4- Methodist Church, according to Scott $%' ,!) %) .$! '' *" .$! '!..!,- 1%'' Mills, veteran event $/( ,! ! +/ '%-$! %) ! !( coordinator, who laud - '' 3*/ $ 0! .* * %- 1,%.! 3*/, '!. !, (*-. *" .$!( %) */, ))/ ' ed all of the volunteers, .!, ) -!) %. .* /- $! ! -%!-. $,%-.( - ! %.%*) ! )!- 3 ! service clubs and 1 3 %- .* $ 0! (*( *, !( %' /. #!. -. ,.! )*1 ! /-! .$! churches for their par - 3*/, )*.! '*)# 1%.$ +$*.* *" ! '%)! %- /!- 3 ! ticipation. PAGE TWO CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2014 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN Owen-Gage honors students of month The focus for Owen-Gage’s stu - Clarkson, eighth grade (junior high junior, where she was enrolled in the '," 1&# #/3'!# -/ /-"2!1 dents of the month for November is level), son of Brad and Amy Health Science Program and was a ‘Respectful of Others’. A student Clarkson: Morgan Ondrajka, ninth member of HOSA – Future Health -2 ##" ', &'0 who is respectful of others cares grade (high school level), daughter about others and their property, of Fred and Sarah Ondrajka; and demonstrates courtesy and cooper - Sidney Bencheck, twelfth grade ates with others. The student also (senior student), daughter of Kelly listens to others, interacts appropri - # "! $ Bencheck and the late Mark ately, shares with others and accepts Bencheck. differences in others. Special recognition goes to the The following students have been “Senior Student of the Month”, chosen: Addison Bach, third grade Sidney Bencheck. Sidney participat - % (elementary level), daughter of Ernie ed in volleyball as a freshman, junior and Christi Garcia; Cordell and senior. She was a member of the varsity softball team her sophomore year. Sidney has also been a member of the Owen-Gage Band all four years, in which she plays the flute. Academically, Sidney has been on the honor roll and a member of the 3.0 Honors Club each year. She was inducted into the Owen-Gage Chapter of the National Honor Sidney Bencheck Society as a sophomore. She served as the N.H.S. treasurer her junior Professionals. As a senior, Sidney is year. taking dual-enrollment classes at the Each year, Sidney has served as H.A.T.C. through Mid-Michigan secretary of her class. She was a Community College. homecoming representative her Sidney plans on attending Delta freshman and junior years and as a College in the fall and then transfer - senior was a homecoming queen ring to Central Michigan University candidate. Sidney served on the to pursue a degree in speech pathol - Addison Bach prom committee her junior year and ogy with a minor in audiology. she has been a yearbook staff mem - In her spare time, Sidney enjoys ber the past two years. She attended music, poetry and spending time # " the Huron Area Technical Center as a with loved ones. ! ! ! TBHS once again earns three-year accreditation The Tuscola Behavioral Health of Rehabilitation Facilities " Systems (TBHS) Board of Directors (JCAHO). !!! " recently announced that TBHS has By pursuing and achieving accredi - been accredited for a period of three tation, TBHS has demonstrated that years. it meets international standards for The agency was accredited for the quality and is committed to pursuing following programs: excellence. Cordell Clarkson Assertive Community Treatment: The survey report highlighted a Mental Health-Adults; Case number of items that CARF deter - Management/Services Coordination mined to be strengths of TBHS, such Mental Health-Adults, Children and as: Adolescents; Integrated DD/Mental Health-Adults; Crisis Intervention- *TBHS documents its numerous Mental Health-Adults; Community successes in visual chart form, there - Employment Services: Employment by allowing staff members, con - Supports and Job Development; sumers, families, board members, Community Integration; Intensive referral sources and other stakehold - Family-Based Services-Family ers to view the progress made in var - Services-Children and Adolescents; ious programs. ($%*+)( -#'%. and Outpatient Treatment Mental *Employees exhibit compassion %*(&"*$, )*"( Health-Adults, Children and and enthusiasm for the mission of ) Adolescents program. the organization and the services that /5 ,"#/0-, The latest accreditation is the third are provided. TBHS employs dedi - #//5 #/,& /"1 consecutive three-year accreditation cated and professional oriented staff &-+ 0 -/ , 0 )' **#'&$ / .%* for TBHS from the international members who communicate a love *#/'# /1#* 0 ) * )#(+#'&* #$$ accrediting body, CARF. Prior to and commitment for the work they #//5 0)# 0 )! * $ +#'& ' )% * Morgan Ondrajka 2008, TBHS was accredited by the do. 2/ 1#$$#, 0 $$ +/( * ' '&+ +* Joint Commission on Accreditation Attention to person-centered servic - 3'" ,"/ () 0 '$#& # ' $* es and rapid responsiveness to indi - +'# # 0*#5 0 $** * ) (#) vidual needs are readily apparent ,%#* 2/,#11# 0 $, )'** 11()+# #(&+ when talking with consumers and '!&-* 0 *-,0)' Baker College enrolling staff members. Persons served speak / ,) 1 /- highly of the staff’s dedication, capa - "! /-$#00'-, * 5# /# Baker College of Cass City, a satellite of Baker College of Flint, is bilities, understanding, and assis - &2/!& 1 00 '15 '** 1 00 '15 enrolling students for the 2015 winter quarter, with classes slated to begin tance when needed. Staff members "! Monday, Jan. 12. do a great job in utilizing communi - ', 1 /*#11# " 4# Students have the flexibility to take classes three ways: on ground at the ty resources for consumers’ prefer - "! Cass City campus, a mix of campus and online courses or 100 percent ences. online. Baker College Online offers two sessions beginning, Thursday, Jan. *TBHS has brought together a staff 8, and Thursday, Feb. 19. team from a wide range of profes - Career programs offered at the Cass City campus include welding, human sional backgrounds and ages. Team services, business management, business administration, medical assistant, members bring their unique skill sets pharmacy technician, early childhood education, computer information sys - and knowledge to the program and tems and information technology support. share and support each other with a Financial assistance is available to students, including scholarships, grants, true focus on improving the lives of low-interest loans and work-study programs. For more information, call persons served. ! Baker College of Cass City at (989) 872-6000. Students may schedule an CARF identified TBHS as demon - appointment via the Baker College website, www.baker.edu. strating exemplary conformance to 20 , -..# The largest private college in Michigan, Baker College is a not-for-profit the standard for “assisting con - ##%#/ 1 higher education institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. sumers with developmental disabili - &-,# It serves more than 28,000 students on multiple campuses and online. Baker ties and mental illness to move grants certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in toward greater self-sufficiency more than 150 programs across diverse academic fields, including business, through increased participation in health sciences, engineering, information technology, education and human the community. The organization is services. actively involved in the community and works closely with community organizations, such as the nursing homes and churches, to provide nat - ural supports to the consumers.” TBHS Chief Executive Officer Sharon Beals expressed her satisfac - tion with the survey, saying, “The ) %# ## "# survey results reiterate the staff’s and the board’s commitment of pro - ) &$$ # ) ("# viding quality services and their ded - ) " %"# ) $# ication to improving the lives of individuals during their recovery.” $ The accreditation represents the ## $( highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization %" $ ' ! $ and demonstrates the organization’s #%" $ " substantial conformance to the CARF standards, according to Beals, 0 )% 1&#- )*$ # who noted an organization receiving 0 ,+' 0 '% a three year accreditation has put 0 ,*#& ** 0 $+" !! itself through a rigorous peer review process. “It has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site * ' $ $ ( %" $+ visit, October 2014, its commitment to offering programs and services ! &+* that are measurable, accountable, " $ #%! ( & & ! $ and of the highest quality,” she said. & ' & $ Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems #& + ** #+/ is a not-for-profit organization, with its administration office in down - town Caro and clinical programs located at 1332 Prospect Ave., Caro. TBHS has been providing mental health services in Tuscola County since 1974. CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and opti - mal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process. CASS CITY, MICHIGAN CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2014 PAGE THREE Slices of Life by Jill Pertler
A.M. or P.M. – When it comes to time, it’s all in the details
“Does anybody really know what time it is? Does any - faster than you can say “snooze button,” and didn’t give body really care?” my alarm clock another thought. The idea of time and running late have been an issue Until precisely at 6:30 this evening, when it finally went Clarke Haire Tom Montgomery since at least 1969 when the band, Chicago, sang this off. So much for me and clocks. Publisher Editor snappy tune. The lyrics came to mind this morning as I was lying in bed. I’d just rolled over to enjoy a luxuri - --- ous nine long minutes before the alarm rang when my Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, husband asked, “You know your clock is wrong, don’t published playwright and author. You can read more and you?” follow her column on the Slices of Life page on I sat up with a jolt. The red flickering lights said 6:21. Facebook. There’s no shortage “It’s really about 6:37,” he said. “Since when?” I asked, suddenly very wide-awake. “At least a couple days now,” he said observantly. of giving in village I truly hadn’t noticed. I only set my alarm when I have an early morning meeting, which is a rarity. Otherwise, I subscribe to the freer practice of “I wake up when one of the kids pulls on my toes” routine of life. You don’t have to tell Cass City area residents It’s not that I don’t value clocks. I’ve got one on my Rabbit Tracks bedside table. There is another on my husband’s side. by Clarke Haire about giving — just ask any family in the area We’ve got one in each of the kids’ rooms. There are four in the kitchen, two on the computer, one in my van. And, whose friends have organized a benefit for them in of course my smartphone is up to the minute when it (And anyone else he can comes to time. a time of crisis or illness. Still, I never really know what time it is. None of our get to help) clocks are set exactly the same. Even the ones in the That spirit of giving locally is evident throughout kitchen. One will read 7:29 when the other across the room says 7:32. This may not seem momentous, but Bert Althaver, former Cass City Citizen of the Year the year, but especially during the Christmas sea - three minutes can be a deal breaker when you are run - honoree, says the next Chamber of Commerce Annual ning late for the school bus. Dinner gala, where the coveted award becomes public, is son, and we’re confident the community will come And a 16-minute discrepancy on your bedside clock is slated for February 7. equal to an eternity by anyone’s early-morning stan - Accordingly, nominations for both citizen of the year through as it always has for those who are strug - dards. AND junior citizen of the year (new format this year) When I am on my A game, I set my clocks about five will be accepted until Friday, December 12. gling financially and in need of a helping hand. minutes fast. Even though I’m aware 5:05 really means Nominations should be placed in an envelope and 5:00, I operate like I don’t know and believe this little dropped off or mailed to the Cass City Chamber of trick helps me get to where I need to go on time. Some Commerce office, located inside the downtown munici - You don’t have to be wealthy to make a difference. of the time. I don’t pretend to understand the psycholo - pal building at 6506 Main Street. gy of it. I’m just going with the flow and hoping not to Helping others could mean as little as donating a be too late (versus slightly so). More often than not though, time has its way of getting ********** few dollars to Revive Ministries in town to help away from me. I don’t think I’m alone. Who hasn’t raced to an early morning work meeting or from work to fund the organization’s regular food pantries, or the fifth grade music program hoping to get there before Most of us know our school board members and how the final song is complete? I know I’m guilty of partici - to reach them. Here is how to do the same for our 2015 dropping off a new toy or article of warm clothing pating in similar true-life reality challenges at least Village of Cass City officials. President Carl Palmateer twice a week. – 989-549-2865, President Pro Tem Jenny Zawilinski – at Curtis Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Cass City, If I do find myself with a handful of extra minutes, I Jennyz [email protected], trustee Nancy Barrios – feel the necessity to fill them with a quick run to the post [email protected], trustee Marilyn Biefer which annually serves as the Cass City Rotary office or a speedy zip through the car wash. Or maybe I –[email protected], trustee Stephen Erickson – 989- just check my email or update an app. Whatever the 325-0778, trustee Mark Karwowski – Club’s Christmas for Kids headquarters. activity, I am always challenging time, pushing the lim - [email protected]. and trustee Michael Kirn – its and trying to squeeze an extra second or two out of [email protected]. every minute. Perhaps you have an elderly neighbor who could In other words, running late. So when I suddenly lost 16 minutes this morning, I was ********** use a ride to the grocery store, or whose sidewalk in a familiar spot. I dove out of bed and into the shower needs to be shoveled and salted? Hey newsstand readers – today is the day. After sever - al big shopping days, Michiganders have the opportuni - Or maybe you have a couple of free hours in your U.S. Rep. Candice Miller ty to shift the focus away from consumerism by making a charitable donation on what has been dubbed weekly schedule and could volunteer for a food or 1034 Longworth House Offc. Bldg. #GivingTuesday. Bill Gesamen, director of stakeholder engagement with toy drive in the area. Washington, D.C. 20515 the Michigan Nonprofit Association, says this is the third year for the international day of giving back. While Speaking of giving, we’d like to tip our hats to the (202) 225-2106 many people have traditionally waited until the very end candicemiller.house.gov of the year to make donations, Gesamen says charities Cass City business community for its generosity in Contact have turned #GivingTuesday into a day to make donated dollars go further. making the local chamber of commerce’s your elected U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee For more information phone 1-800-931-0085. officials Christmas in the Village celebration a hit every 327 Cannon House Offc. Bldg. ********** year. Washington, D.C. 20515 (202)225-3611 This year’s event is slated for Saturday, Dec. 6, With the holiday season upon us, the Michigan State President Barack Obama Police is encouraging citizens to celebrate responsible. If and we hope everyone will turn out for a full day your holiday party involves alcohol, designate a sober White House State Sen. Mike Green driver before the party begins. In addition, party hosts of activities ranging from a craft show, chili cook- 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW 1010 Farnum Building are asked to make sure all guest leave with a sober driv - Washington, D.C. 20500 er. off and a free matinee at the Cass Theatre, to the P.O. Box 30036 “Driving under the influence of alcohol endangers http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ everyone, from the driver to the passengers, to other Lansing, MI 48909-7536 people on the road,” said Community Service Trooper lighted Christmas parade and community gather - Mark Swales of the Caro Post. “For safety sake, please Gov. Rick Snyder [email protected] don’t get behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking.” ing featuring free goodies and visits with Santa To reduce traffic crashes and fatalities this holiday sea - State Capitol Building (517) 373-1777 son, law enforcement officers will be on the lookout for Claus. Lansing, MI 48909 drunk drivers. In addition, officers will be making sure State Rep. Terry Brown motorists obey laws including using a safety belt and The celebration is made possible by contributions www.mich.gov following speed limits. S1188 House Office Building “The holidays are a time to enjoy gatherings with from several area businesses and organizations, friends and family,” said Swales. “Together, we can U.S. Sen. Carl Levin P.O. Box 30014 make sure everyone celebrates safety.” and don’t forget all of the hard work that goes into SR-269 Russell Building Lansing, MI 48909-7514 the event, most of it courtesy of a small army of Washington, D.C. 20510 [email protected] ********** levin.senate.gov/contact/incex.cfm volunteers. (517 373-0476 (202) 224-6221 According to the U.S. Fire Administration, one of every As we said, Cass City knows all about giving. It’s three home Christmas tree fires is caused by electrical Tuscola County problems. Here are some basic fire safety reminders to a tradition built on caring, compassion and a will - U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow avoid these tragedies: Board of Commissioners *Always unplug lights, both inside and outside, before 133 Hart Building leaving the house or going to bed. ingness to share and go above and beyond when - Washington, D.C. 20510 207 E. Grant St. *Carefully inspect lights for worn or frayed cords before use. ever a need arises. [email protected] Caro, MI 48723 *Do not purchase a dry tree of one that’s losing its nee - dles. Set tree away from heat sources and exits, and It’s what makes this community a wonderful place (202) 224-4822 (989) 672-3700 water it daily. *Have at least one smoke alarm on every level of your to live, especially during the holidays. home, especially outside of sleeping area.
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#"% &( )+$"**"% "* $) "% *! # % ( ") *! (" - %&&% &( '+#" *"&% # ) ) % # % ( "* $) *& )) "*- !(&%" # &, )) "*- Amy Bosley Stanley Morell canning, gardening, sewing and cro - !&% , !(&%" # !(&%" # % * cheting. Amy Renee Bosley, 26, of Cass Stanley E. Morell, 96, of Cass City, Betty is survived by her siblings: !# City, died unexpectedly Wednesday, passed away Sunday, November 23, Richard Osentoski of Richmond, E':9981?6= 91 $608>C <00 977?84>C !0,6 :7 00&9C 6,<5 ?46/482 November 26, 2014 in her home. 2014 at Tendercare - Cass City. Evelyn (Dick) Clor of Otter Lake, <008 '> ,<9 #:08 >9 ,8C980 A,8>482 , 39> 3970=>C60 70,6 She was born January 16, 1988 in Stanley was born October 30, 1918 Ken (Lois) Osentoski of St. Johns, Mt. Clemens to Alvin and Donna in Sanilac County, the son of the late Donald Osentoski of Cass City, " !# (Morrish) Bosley. Charles and Mary Maude (Haney) Mary Ann Osentoski of Cass City; Amy completed her GED through Morell. many nieces, nephews, great-nieces E 700>482 :7 99/ '30:3030<,8 3?<.3 ,== 4>C 9< 79<0 4819<7, Cass City Schools. She attended He married Ruth Steadman January and nephews, and great great-nieces >498 .,66 Baker College studying massage 11, 1938 in Lexington. She passed and nephews. therapy. Amy worked as a cook for away February 21, 2005. " # Pizza Hut and Cousin’s in Bad Axe He owned hardware stores in Cass Funeral Mass was held November 29 in Our Lady Consolata Parish, St. E,20>9A8 )84>0/ !0>39/4=> 9 :7 66 C9? .,8 0,> /98,>498 and for Gilligan’s in Cass City. Most City, Gagetown and Akron. He was a important to Amy was her family. member of the former Tyler Masonic Pancratius Catholic Church, Cass Amy is survived by her parents: Lodge, Cass City. He was also a City with the Rev. Christian Tabares # Donna (James) Daniel of Cass City; manager for Fuelgas, enjoyed farm - officiating. Interment will be in St. E656,8/ (9A8=34: 9,482 :7 children: Aurora of Filion, Lani Rae ing, deer hunting, fishing, gardening, John Cemetery, Ubly. E*+ 798>36C 700>482 :7 *+ ,66 ,== 4>C and Kole of Cass City; sisters: and raising, training and selling Memorials may be made to Our Lady Consolata Parish, Arthritis E6.93964.= 898C79?= F!98/,C ,> , (470G :7 $,<5=4/0 ,10 !,48 '> Shannon (Dave) Ouillette of Beagles. Mikado, Heather Bosley of Cass Foundation, American Cancer )-6C 9< 79<0 4819<7,>498 .,66 8206, & ,> Stanley is survived by his children, City, Darlene “D.J.” (Lalo) Garcia of Joyce (Jim) Neal of TN, Betty (Jack) Society, American Diabetes E 700>482 :7 99/ '30:3030<,8 3?<.3 ,== 4>C 9< 79<0 4819<7, Kewadin; brother, Alan Bosley of Laurie of Gagetown and Marilyn Association or Heartland Hospice. >498 .,66 Cass City; grandmother, Iris Morrish (Jim) Dennis of Caro, 11 grandchil - Family and friends may share mem - of Cass City; grandfather, Albert dren, 27 great-grandchildren, 10 ories, prayers and stories with the "!# Mattice of Caro; many aunts, uncles, great great-grandchildren and sever - family at nieces and nephews. Amy will also www.kranzfuneralhome.com. E(3?7- #.>,298 ,<8 700>482 :7 14<0 3,66 48 ,20>9A8 al step great-grandchildren and great be missed by her pit bull, Kado. great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Kranz E(?=.96, 9?8>C 6D30470
by Tom Montgomery by Tina Pallas Editor
One of the first things they teach you in journalism is the importance of KISS when you write. 5 YEARS AGO (2009) “Balloons Today.” Local artist Beth been in the dry cleaning business for Through the use of hands-on agri - Spencer, whose work can be seen in the past 35 years and had been in Nope, I’m not talking about a PDA (public display of affection) or cultural lessons, Cass City Middle the publication’s December issue, Marlette for about two years. The anything related to Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and outlandish face School teacher Jenifer Green brings couldn’t be more pleased. Not only couple will make their temporary paint. The acronym stands for “Keep it simple, stupid.” It’s also a not only science to life for fifth did the magazine print photos of one home in Marlette until they find design principle stating that most systems work best if they are kept graders, but also language arts, read - of her balloon designs, the publica - accommodations in Cass City. simple, rather than made complicated; therefore, simplicity should be a ing, math and technology. Her agri - tion’s editor asked the Cass City res - A Cass City man was elected the key goal in design and unnecessary complexity should be avoided. culture-based lessons are so popular ident to recreate that design at the Tuscola County 4-H Council board Guess the folks at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources that former students often make National Association of Balloon of directors Saturday evening, Dec. (DNR) never heard of it. return trips to her classroom to remi - Artists’ annual convention, March 5, at the annual meeting of the coun - Maybe my level of stupidity is just increasing with age, but have you nisce about the projects and what 25-28 in Las Vegas. “I’m very excit - ty 4-H leaders. Meeting at the 4-H figured out the latest hunting regulations/license structure? they learned. For those reasons and ed. I can’t wait to go to Las Vegas,” building in Caro, leaders elected “Okay, so I have to buy a ‘base’ license before I can buy a deer license, more, the Michigan Farm Bureau Spencer remarked Thursday at Buds Arthur Battel to a three-year term as and I can’t hunt deer with it but I can shoot rabbits and squirrels? Oh, (MFB) has named Green, of Cass and Blossoms by Sandy, where she a member of the board to represent I have to then buy a deer license, which will allow me to take one deer. City, the organization’s “K-12 has worked with her mother, owner this area. Battel, leader in the Cass What if I then want to buy a second license? I see, if I want two licens - Educator of the Year”. MFB honored Sandy Tierney, since the shop City Livestock Club, has served es, I have to buy them in a combo deal first instead of opting for the the 20-year veteran school teacher opened 5 years ago. eight years as head of the club’s license that allows me to shoot one deer…” during the Dec. 2 awards ceremony swine project division. Others newly Seriously, folks? at the MFB 90th Annual Meeting in 35 YEARS AGO (1979) elected were Mrs. Ray Toohey of And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The last time I took a look at the Grand Rapids. It was on Dec. 3, 1978, that throw - Gagetown, Charles Gilkey of Caro, state’s fishing regulations, I pretty much gave up trying to figure out in Hundreds of area residents flocked away soft drink and beer bottles Waldo Garner of Vassar and Mrs. what body of water I could attempt to catch trout, with what bait, at to Cass City Saturday for a day full became a has-been in Michigan. On Robert Bush of Caro. what time of the year, without being led out of the woods in handcuffs. of family activities in conjunction that date and presumably forever - Need proof? Here’s the DNR’s intro to understanding inland trout with the annual Christmas in the more, consumers had to pay deposits 75 YEARS AGO (1939) Village celebration. Saturday night’s on their bottles and return them if At a meeting of the directors of the salmon regulations and maps: community gathering drew a big they wanted their money back. As Cass City Community Club held at “Color coded maps have been developed to assist anglers in locating crowd, with residents warming up in for those local merchants surveyed the office of Dr. P.A. Schenck, retir - inland waters that contain trout and salmon and the regulations that the Cass City VFW Hall and enjoy - who have to take bottles back, now ing president of the society, Tuesday apply. See pages 46-50 for a description of regulations concerning ing a variety of snacks, while young - that a year has gone by, their opin - evening, State Representative streams, gear restricted streams, and inland trout lakes. Stream Types sters — more than 250 of them — ions of the law ranges from accept - Audley Rawson was elected presi - 1-4 and gear restricted streams are differentiated on the maps by color waited their turn to visit with Mr. and ance to hatred. Major complaints dent of the club. Willis Campbell (Type 1 are green, Type 2 are yellow, Type 3 are orange, Type 4 are Mrs. Santa Claus. concern the space needed to store the was chosen vice president; G. B. blue, and gear restricted steams are red). Please note that some gear Cass City sophomore Josh Jensen is containers and failure by some cus - Dupuis, secretary; and J.C. restricted steams have split regulations. Any lake regulated by Type this week’s recipient of tomers to wash them out before Hutchinson, treasurer. (A-F) will be labeled in red text and the lake will appear shaded in dark Schneeberger’s Athlete of the Week returning them. They do agree that Probably the brilliant record and blue or will appear as a blue dot on map…” award. The Red Hawk grappler, who roadsides look cleaner as a result of rapid advancement made by Col. What the….? Yeah, that’s a good idea, publish instructions like these qualified for regional play as a fresh - the returnable law. “It’s not as bad as H.C. Sweeney, who visits his sister, and expect people (well, guys) to read them anymore than they do the man, has picked up right where he I had expected, but it’s getting pro - Mrs. E. Simpson, of Novesta paperwork that comes with that new lawnmower or leaf blower. left off last season for Coach Don gressively worse,” said IGA Township occasionally, was partly Okay, I realize this is all supposed to be about wise stewardship of nat - Markel. Jensen, who compiled a 42- Foodliner owner Harry Lenda of the influential in the enlistment of his ural resources, but is it really necessary to create this sort of confusing 15 record in his rookie season, has effect of the law. two nephews, James and Hardin mess AND charge an arm and a leg to hunt in your own backyard? won his first 7 matches of the season, Don Smith, 29, is the new Tuscola Simpson, sons of Mrs. Simpson, in Hopefully, most sportsmen will try to make sure they’re enjoying their including a pair of victories in the county magistrate. He assumed the the U.S. Army. Both boys attended sport legally. 171-pound weight class Wednesday position Nov. 26, taking over for high school in Cass City. Hardin But I wouldn’t count on it any more than I would predict that the over opponents from Imlay City and Joan Maki, who resigned. Smith pre - enlisted last September and is sta - state’s education “experts” are likely to come up with an easy-to-under - Capac to kick off the season, fol - viously served as a juvenile proba - tioned at Camp Jackson, South stand and score standardized test featuring clear-cut objectives and lowed by a perfect 5-0 showing tion officer in the county and was Carolina, where more than 5,000 Saturday at the Croswell-Lexington coordinator of its juvenile diversion officers and enlisted men are already which doesn’t penalize well-performing schools. Having results that Team Tourney, where the Red program. A native of Traverse City domesticated. James Simpson has serve a useful purpose wouldn’t hurt, either. Hawks finished as the runner-up in and Air Force veteran, he received a seen 11 months’ service and is sta - Anyway, it seems to me the DNR would have much better luck getting the 6-team field. Josh’s parents are B.S. degree from Ferris State tioned at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. more folks outdoors, hunting and fishing, if they just simplified things Jeff and Winifred Jensen. College in 1977. He is an expert rifleman and was a little (or a lot). Owen-Gage’s Brad Erickson and third in a recent rifle meet. In the meantime, I’m seriously considering taking up another hobby 10 YEARS AGO (2004) Pete Klemkowsky have garnered all- Carl Keinath, former supervisor where the regulations are a little easier to understand, like building my Owen-Gage seniors Katie Swiastyn state football team honors following from Denmark Township, has been own space capsule for a solo manned flight to Mars. and Kayla Zaleski repeated as first their team’s 9-1 season that took it to appointed county supervisor of the team selections on the North Central the first round of the state playoffs. bureau of social aid in Tuscola Thumb League - North Division all Erickson was named to the United County by Dr. Callahan, head of the conference basketball team. Joining Press International Class D all state state bureau of social aid. The posi - the Bulldog pair as dream team team as a running back and tion of county supervisor was creat - members were Port Hope junior Klemkowsky as a tackle (interior ed in the state for the first time last Kelsey Mausolf and senior Breanne lineman). Receiving honorable men - June. Mrs. Andrew N. Bigelow of Iseler, Caseville senior Kelly Ross tion were Dan Warack, lineman, and Cass City and Mrs. Dorr Wiltse of and North Huron junior Andrea Kirk Carolan, quarterback. Caro, who have been employed by Clancy. the county bureau as visitors, will First Deer – 15-year-old Jessica 40 YEARS AGO (1974) continue in those positions and a (989) 658-8609 Bessler bagged a 5-point buck while The new burn unit at Saginaw St. third visitor will now be employed in hunting Thanksgiving Day with her Mary’s Hospital is $1,000 richer this the person of Miss Betty Myers of www.joessmokinrecipe.com dad in Sanilac County. week, thanks to the efforts of the Caro. Miss Dorcas Calbeck is the Custom & Venison Sausage Nearly 85 years worth of experi - Elkland Township Fire Department. stenographer in the office of the ence on the Elmwood Township The department presented the hospi - bureau. Made From Your Boneless Meat Board is represented by Supervisor tal with a check Tuesday represent - Jim Turner, Trustee Ken Blue, Clerk ing proceeds from a country-western 100 YEARS AGO (1914) Over 20 Different Varieties Elaine Seibel and Trustee Norma music show staged in Cass City last The ladies of the Presbyterian Rabideau. All 4 officials opted not to fall to benefit the unit. church are very much pleased with & Homemade Sausage seek reelection last month. Over 50 4-H leaders representing the result of their Christmas bazaar HOURS: Oct. 1 to Dec. 31 Three Cass City Boy Scouts are 600-plus years of service were and feel that their finances have been nearing their goal of earning the recently honored at the Sanilac greatly increased through these Monday-Friday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. highest honor in scouting. When County 4-H Leaders Banquet held at efforts. The excellent line of fancy Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. they complete the achievement, they the Lamotte Township Hall. The work which the ladies displayed, will join an impressive list of former banquet, sponsored by the 4-H along with their home made candy, Sunday By appointment scouts who earned the Eagle rank – Council, is held to recognize those the supper served Thursday evening Rest of year by appointment only. Apollo Astronaut James A. Lovell leaders who have given of their time and the entertainment of Friday Jr., former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn, and efforts in helping the youth of evening, netted them $175.00, while businessman H. Ross Perot, Sanilac County through 4-H activi - the rummage sale which they have Secretary of Defense Donald H. ties. One of the highlights of the conducted gave them $125.00 Rumsfeld and former President evening was the recognition given to returns. Thus the ladies in less than Gerald R. Ford, just to name a few. the 25 to 20-year leaders. Receiving two weeks added $300.00 to their The local scouts, Pat Reed, Derrick awards for 20 years of service were treasury. Mallory and Jeff Wills, are all mem - Charles Hooper of Deckerville, Robert Warner sold five spring pigs bers of Cass City Boy Scout Troop Lloyd Severance of Decker, Mrs. 7 months and 10 days old Saturday 594. Dan Masten of Decker and Mrs. Reta which averaged 276 pounds in McQuarrie of Marlette. weight. The largest one tipped the 25 YEARS AGO (1989) Beginner’s Luck- It was the first scales at 320 pounds and was proba - Some 900 Cass City elementary year of deer hunting for Chris Titus, bly the largest hog at that age ever students visited the ocean’s edge last 15, of Marlette and he celebrated purchased here. For the five pigs he week, shaking hands with a horse - with a big 8-point deer shot about 2 received a check for $89.60, and had shoe crab, handling an ocean sponge ½ miles north of Cass City. The buck the local buyers been able to ship and even making friends with a live was shot late Thursday evening and their stock to the Buffalo markets, 4 ½-foot nurse shark. No, the stu - lost. The Titus luck held as the hunt - Mr. Warner’s check would have dents didn’t go to the ocean. But they ing party returned Friday morning called for a larger amount. did enjoy the next best thing. The and found the trophy about 50 yards When John Crocker telephoned the area pupils took part in a special pro - from where it was shot. Chronicle that Paul Bien and Ray gram presented by the Living Meiser had been lost while hunting Science Foundation, Novi, which is 50 YEARS AGO (1964) near his farm, the boys planned to known for its hands-on approach to Grant Glaspie, 35, of Cass City get something on John. They have it learning about science. became the 19th postmaster of Cass now. John, they assert, had started Department of Natural Resources City Saturday when he assumed the home from viewing a new piece of Director David Hales announced that head job at the department from land he recently purchased when he 110 Michigan residents, including Lewis Bishop, 67, who is retiring. came across a fox trail. This he fol - Gerald D. Toner of Cass City, have Glaspie will be acting postmaster as lowed for some time and finally dis - been randomly selected to partici - permanent appointments are not covered he couldn’t locate himself. pate in Michigan’s winter elk hunt made until competitive written The boys claim he didn’t find his Dec. 5-12. The successful applicants exams are completed. Bishop has home until late that afternoon and were computer drawn from more served as postmaster for six years that he was lost on his own farm. than 42,000 persons who applied for and has been a resident of the com - the licenses. munity since 1948. He ran a hard - Thanks A few of the newest and most eye- ware store for 10 ½ years. for catching ideas in balloon decorating Archie Dorman, 55-year-old have been created by artists in San Marlette dry cleaner, and his wife, calling Antonio, Texas; Las Vegas, Nev.; Elsie, purchased Hunter’s Variety 872-2010 Mesa, Ariz.; Youngstown, Ohio; Store, Cass City, Monday from with Palm de Mallorca, Spain, and Cass William Hunter, Gagetown. The cou - City, Mich. Yes, Cass City, according ple officially took charge of the busi - feature to the international publication, ness Tuesday morning. Dorman had story ideas PAGE SIX CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2014 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN e Welcom to... Cass City’s Christmas in the Village
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C hristmas in the Village Presented by the
Cass City Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, December 6TH
During the Day
10:00AM ʹ 4:00PM: CRAFT SHOW AT CASS CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Donate a non-perishable food item for the Eastern Michigan Food Bank and be entered to win door prizes.
11:00AM ʹ 3:00PM: CHILI COOK-OFF at local businesses (buy your ballot at any participating business - $4 adults/$1 kids 12 and under) 1:30PM: (doors open, movie starts at 2PM) ʹ FREE for all ages matinee of ͞/ ' ͗dŚĞDĞůƚĚŽǁŶ͟ at the Cass Theatre 6:00PM: LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE (Parade begins at the football field and ends at the VFW Hall) AFTER THE PARADE AT THE VFW HALL Community Gathering with FREE: Bean soup, hot chocolate, cookies, popcorn, caramel apples & carriage rides Visits and FREE Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus Every child 11 and under who visits Santa will receive a small gift and be signed up
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Sunday, December 7th
Christmas Community Hymn Sing @ the Cass City United Methodist Church at 6:30 PM. It is FREE and open to EVERYONE! th Saturday, December 13 9:00AM: BREAKFAST WITH SANTA CLAUS at the VFW Hall FREE for children 11 and under, or $2 for adults and children, 12 and over FREE drawing for toys for all children who attend the breakfast (11 and under) 1:30PM: (doors open, movie starts at 2PM) ʹ FREE for all ages matinee of ͞DĂƌŵĂĚƵŬĞ͟ at the Cass Theatre Tom Thumb Singers Christmas Concert @ Cass City United Methodist Church at 7 pm and Sunday, December 14th at 3 pm. Freewill offering. Saturday, December 20st 1:30PM: (doors open, movie starts at 2PM) ʹ FREE for all ages matinee of ͞zŽŐŝĞĂƌ͟ at the Cass Theatre
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Editor’s note: The following histor - Parts store now stands, and he is Exeter Academy and became its lose all his hair and, from that time ical account of how Cass City credited with suggesting the name. most educated student at that time on, he wore a wig. Not being a very received its name was compiled by The story goes that his two daugh - after completing seven years of handsome man in the first place, area historian Jim Ware, who grant - ters, Annis and Mary, suggested it to schooling. including having a large mole on his ed the Chronicle permission to their dad, and he suggested it to the Jonathon Cass applied for a land cheek and being overweight, this did reprint his article. township board, and it was accepted. grant and got one in the Southern not help his political image. Lewis Cass was born in 1782 in Ohio Territory, which was still the After his testimony, he was promot - Some references claim that Cass Exeter, N.H., the son of Captain frontier at that time. The family ed to brigadier general of the U.S. City got its name from the Cass Jonathon Cass, who had fought in moved to Marietta, Ohio. Shortly Army and assigned under General River, which was named after the the Revolutionary War and was with after that, Jonathon was commis - William Henry Harrison of Ohio to Territorial Governor Lewis Cass, but General George Washington in the sioned as a major and was assigned continue the battle after his surrender articles in two early Cass City encampment at Valley Forge. One to serve under General Anthony sentence term had expired. Together Chronicle newspapers state that the day, when Lewis was still a very Wayne. He would have fought in the with the success of Admiral Oliver “PEOPLE may doubt town was named after Gov. Cass young lad, the new President George Battle of Fallen Timbers, but suf - Perry in defeating the British on what you say, but they directly. Washington came to Exeter on a tour fered a kick from a horse, resulting Lake Erie, and their victory in the The very first merchant in the area of the new country and actually in a broken leg. His leg never did Battle Thames (Chatham, Ontario, will believe what you was a lumberman by the name of shook hands with Lewis. George heal right and it ended his military today) the war was won. Chief Nathaniel Clerk who had a store to Washington and his father were his career. He then became a home - Tecumseh was killed in the battle. do.” – Lewis Cass . sell supplies to other lumbermen on life-long personal heroes and role steader on his property, which was Along with the British being now out Main Street where the Quality Auto models. Lewis attended the Phillips near what is now Zanesville, Ohio. of the picture, this helped to dampen While Jonathon was away, the fam - the warring attitude of the Indians. ily stayed in Marietta and Lewis con - Lewis was then named the new ter - tinued his studies, reading every law ritorial governor by President James book he could buy or borrow, and he Madison for the Michigan Territory, also worked in two different law which at that time included offices while still a teenager. He Michigan, Wisconsin and the eastern eventually set up his own law office part of Minnesota over to the in Zanesville and became a circuit Mississippi River. Detroit became .*," %*/,- % ,( 3 %*/,- rider lawyer. He was the first certi - the center of the territorial govern - *) /) *) ,& ( +( fied attorney in Ohio after it became ment, but was poorly equipped ( +( . ( +( a state in 1802. As a circuit rider, he because the war had left the infra - traveled around the state, fording structure and crops destroyed, the rivers and streams, and even camp - troops withdrawn, and the Indians ing out when accommodations could not acclimated to accepting the new not be found. Wherever he went for American authority. It didn’t help a court case, people would come that the first surveyors sent to the from miles around to witness the state got discouraged and left after courtroom drama as one of the only taking a short sample and declaring " ! forms of entertainment available at that Michigan was swamp and mos - the time. Court was held in taverns, quito infested, and unfit for settle - barns or any other accommodations ment. This upset Cass greatly and he # " # that were available as courthouses petitioned, and petitioned had yet to be built. Washington to send another survey - Lewis married Elizabeth Spencer, ing team and supplies to support and during their marriage they had civil order and survival. He was four children – three daughters and eventually successful and began to % # " $" one son. Their names were Isabelle, govern, establishing the state into Mary, Matilda and Lewis Jr. Lewis counties, townships and villages in a '"- $**! .%,*/$% was a very dedicated family man, but similar fashion he knew from his his profession required him to be knowledge of Connecticut. He was away from home more than he liked. also successful in setting up the Lewis became very involved in the state’s educational system and sup - Masonic Lodge in Ohio, and later porting the beginning of the started the first lodge in Michigan. A University of Michigan. ! ' # plaque in his honor stands in the Cass was probably most noted for Cass City Village Park, commemo - his ability to negotiate with the rating his contributions as a member Indians. He took the time to learn of the Masons, a fraternal organiza - their culture, and hated the way the tion of high personal ethics. British had used them. He was a tee - Through his personal connections, totaler himself and very aware of Lewis learned of a conspiracy by what “fire water” would do to the Aaron Burr, the former vice presi - Indians, and did his best to keep it dent under Thomas Jefferson, and away from them. the one who killed Alexander He developed a reputation among " ## Hamilton in a duel, to start a resist - the Indians as being an honest and ance movement in the Louisiana fair negotiator, but also a brave and Territory. Lewis became a party to stern one as other stories can tell. & " # Burr’s arrest. For Lewis’ involve - The Indians affectionately referred # ment in the Burr affair, he was to him as “OsKotchee”, meaning “fat named as a federal marshal for Ohio. belly”. Many people, in hindsight, He was then also commissioned as a may think he took advantage of the " colonel in the Ohio Militia along Indians, but he could see that the set - with Duncan MacArthur under tlers were not going to stop coming '" *)'3 0 '&! 1&.% -- &.3 %,*)& '" */+*) &(&. */+*) +", /-.*(", General William Hull, the territorial regardless, and greater conflicts were governor of the Michigan Territory, bound to come if some accommoda - to fight in the War of 1812 against tion was not reached. In 1819 Cass British forces. negotiated the Saginaw Treaty, The British had a system of enlist - which freed up the territory where % ing the Indians to fight on their side Cass City is now located, for settle - by giving them gifts, whisky, and ment. !! % $ paying them for the scalps of There’s much more to be told about */).3 American settlers they killed. One our town’s namesake, but too little of the Indian chiefs was named room in one (article). Cass later held Tecumseh and had led a raid against several important posts in federal settlers near the Raisin River, near government, and even ran for presi - -& ' $$ where Monroe, Mich., is today, and dent within the Democratic Party, &(&. */+*) +", /-.*(", *'' +", *1"'- massacred them. “Remember the narrowly losing to James K. Polk, '" *)'3 0 '&! 1&.% Raisin” became the battle cry. Cass who went on to become the presi - -. 2+&,"- -- &.3 %,*)& '" */+*) and MacArthur were livid because dent. Before Gerald Ford became / they knew they could have prevailed president, Lewis Cass was the only against the British. Michigander to have his statue Lewis was called to Washington to placed in the Statuary Hall of the testify, and during the trip he became Capitol Building in Washington, very ill. His illness caused him to D.C. %") 3*/ -+")! *, (*," . &)$",.4- ))*. &) '/!" / 1 3 *, % ,( 3 +/, % -"- */+*) (/-. 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