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PERMIT NO. 10 STAFF WRITER SANDUSKY, OH 44870 observe court court observe Students sessions Page 3 - - the threecouncil membersheldonJan. restaurant Jan. 4andanothermeeting with Vettraino at aShelby Township zahn, BobHartandSkip Tornowheld alleged meeting trustees Christine Mal- Fowler saidhehadconcerns aboutan absent. Tad Siglowand Trustee RonRossell voted againstthehiringwithPresident cost of$5,000. Trustee Zach Fowler consult overthevillage’s budgetata favor ofhiringJaymes Vettraino to the transparencyofhiringprocess. village attorney and one trustee about held Jan. 21despite warnings fromthe budget consultant at aspecialmeeting evidence that the child’s death could defense counsel. by Randy Rodnick, DiMambro’s courtappointed assistance ineffective on the defense.” defense becausetheywerefavorable to obligation to providethephotos Campen said.“Theprosecutorhasan by thetime the casewenttotrial,” Van they were available for the prosecutor and thephotos have did actually fice photos) butthemedical examiner’s of- been thattheydidn’t havethem(the have diedfromothercauses. crucial evidence that the child could er provided to the defense, leaving out nev- were they because trial first the at ton’s autopsywerealsonotpresented Campen said. of theexpertspresentedattrial,” Van dence did notsupporttheconclusions iner) concluded that the medical evi- opinion onJan.5. despite OpenMeetings Act concerns Village councilhiresconsultant Before thecouncil had voted, The village council voted 4-1 in The Romeo Village Councilhireda “His attorney failedtoputonany The judge’salso based opinion was “The prosecutor’s positionhas Van Campen said photos from Sut- “Dr. Dragovic(themedical exam BY LARRY SOBCZAK (See NEW TRIAL, page8) EDITOR www.myrecordnewspaper.com - this violates the open meetings act,” and itcouldbeaviolation of thelaw. house inShelby Township onJan.4 met Vettraino at theStonyCreekRoad - he heardthethreecouncil members Jan. 11 village council meeting when at theJan.21specialmeeting. but Clarksaidnothingaboutthematter the council’s regular meeting Jan.11 lated Michigan’s OpenMeeting Act at Mark Clark that they may have vio- warned byRomeo Village Attorney Act,” hesaid. for aviolation of theOpenMeetings Office Prosecutor’s County Macomb lic holidayinthevillage. 18, MartinLutherKingJr. Day, apub- to page5.(PhotobyDebiMartone) more For about the raffle drawing and other activities during $500. the carnival, turn to up $5 from ranging prizes cash with drawing raffle Ticket” downtown 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 6. The eventculminateswitha“Golden Romeo’s wintercarnivalcalled“SnowMetheLove”whichwilltakeplace WINTER CARNIVAL. this station? remember “I havegrave concernswhether Clark hadastrongreaction at the Malzahn, Hart and Tornow were the with complaint a filed have “I Do you Page 9 Carol Humphreys shows off a poster promoting poster a off shows Humphreys Carol fine for the first offense and violations and offense first the for fine Act areamisdemeanorwith a$1,000 that’s whatconcernsme,” Clarksaid. the spiritoflaw, hesaid. within theOpenMeeting Act oratleast which mayviolate actual provisions tional boundariesofthevillage, both meeting was held outside of jurisdic ing anywhereinthevillage and the public notification of their Jan. 4 meet mittee of thethreetrusteesdidnotpost was concerned that the adhoccom- not representavotingquorum,Clark seven memberboardtohire Vettraino. trustees brought a proposal to the full Clark said. Violations of theOpenMeetings “This isanactionable proposal and Although the three members did At theJan.11 meeting, the three (See CONSULTANT, page8) FEBRUARY 1-15,2016 working hard $1.00 $26 peryear Swimmers Swimmers in thepool

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Church, Royal Oak with Captain Peter Obituaries... Mount offi ciating. JOHN L. KUCK Memorial Donations can be made John Leroy Kuck, 71, of Madison to the Salvation Army Church. Ar- Heights and formerly of Hazel Park, rangements were handled by Roth- died Friday, Jan. 8, 2016 at William Muir Funeral Home, Romeo. Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. He JULIE A. HIAR was born April 24, 1944 in Romeo, Julie Ann Hiar, 46, of Rochester the son of Carl Emerson and Almina Hills, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, at Mable (Hand) Kuck. On Jan. 5, 1963, her home. She was born March 15, he married Marjorie Laube at St. Rita’s 1969, the daughter of Donald Freder- Church in Detroit. ick and Carol Elaine (McCaw) Hiar Mr. Kuck attended Hazel Park in Lansing. She graduated from Ovid- High School. He was an independent Elsie High School in 1987. Carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Ms. Hiar was a multi-crafter and Marjorie (Laube) Kuck of Hazel Park enjoyed painting and quilting. She is and Lapeer; daughters Rose (Stewart) survived by her parents, sister Kristie Campbell of Hazel Park, Christine (Robert) Schult of Washington Town- (Richard) Rietz of Lapeer, Sherry Hen- ship and grandmother Beulah McKay shaw of Hazel Park and his son John of Zephyrhills, Fla. (Heidi) Kuck of Southfi eld. He is also ALTERED BOOKS. The Starkweather Art Center is partnering with the survived by nine grandchildren; his sib- Funeral was held Friday, Jan. 15 at Friends of the Romeo District Library to off er Altered Books, a contest lings, Chester (Ari) Kuck of Alabama, the Roth-Muir Funeral Home. and exhibit utilizing unneeded books to create a piece of papier mache Rosmary Kutak of Scottsdale, Ariz., Burial was Saturday, Jan. 16 at Pleas- art. The contest is open to anyone who would like to submit an entry Donald Kuck of Michigan, Nancy ant Ridge Cemetery in Coe Township. with an old hardcover book. Artists can choose a book from home or Robertson of Grand Blanc and brother- pick up a book free of charge from the art center or both branches of the in-law Robert Cronin of Jackson. He is library. The contest will take place on May 15 at Starkweather Art Center, PENDING ARRANGEMENTS... preceded in death by his parents; Carl which gives artists plenty of time to create a project. The contest will be Emerson and Almina Mable Kuck; sis- John Schafer, 90, of Bruce Township judged in age categories for creativity and quality of work and prizes will ters Frances Saunders and Naomi Cro- died Jan. 23. Delphine Bilski, 83, of be awarded. More information is available at the art center or on their nin and brother Robert Carl Kuck. Washington Township, died Jan. 24. website, www.starkweatherarts.com. Those wishing to see examples of altered book sculptures can do so at Romeo High School. The sculptures Memorial service was held Sun- Check www.myrecordnewspaper.com are made from books the school library no longer needed, some depicting day, Jan. 17 at The Salvation Army for an updated obituary. the subject of the book, and are just one of the many projects the class makes utilizing recycled products. Above, Romeo High School art teacher Lisa Joseph shows off altered book sculptures her students recently cre- ated in her 3D design art class. (Photo by Debi Martone)

EDWARD J. WILKINS PAUL L. SCHMIDT Edward James Wilkins, 62, of Al- Paul Lee Schmidt, Sr., 74, of Ro- mont, died Jan. 4, 2016. He was born meo, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016 at April 10, 1953, the son of JM and home. He was born Oct. 29, 1941, the Odessa (Elders) Wilkins. He married son of George W. and Jesse L. (Meek- his beloved wife Karen Janice Lucas er) Schmidt in Mt. Clemens. He mar- on Oct. 15, 1976 in Sterling Heights. ried Jill Bloom on Feb. 20, 1965 in Mr. Wilkins graduated from Ste- Washington. venson High School in 1971. He was a Mr. Schmidt graduated from Ro- member of Teamster Union # 614. meo High School in 1961. He worked He is survived by his wife Karen, for many years as a machine tool mak- daughters Amy (Nick) Cirenese of er for Chicago Pneumatic Tool in Ster- Shelby Twp., Melissa of Almont, Jessi- ling Heights. ca of Almont, Jennifer of Mt. Pleasant, He is survived by his wife Jill of Gina of Almont and two grandchildren. Romeo, children Paul L. (Heidi Sc- He is also survived by his siblings Na- huneman) Schmidt Jr., and Cynthia than Wilkins of Washington, Margaret Schmidt of California. He is also sur- Strong of Michigan, Harvey (Dorothy) vived by his brother Edward (Jane) Wilkins of Clinton Twp., and Ronald Schmidt of Milwaukee, Wisc. He was (Dee) of Mt. Clemens. He was preced- preceded in death by his parents. ed in death by his parents and sisters Funeral was held Thursday, Jan. 7 Karen Sheikh and Priscilla Jones. at the Roth-Muir Funeral Home. Funeral was held Friday, Jan. 8 at the Roth-Muir Funeral Home, home. Burial is at Christian Memorial Burial is at Hough Cemetery, Almont. Gardens West, Rochester Hills.

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The docket included a variety of As part of their health education cases, including traffic violations, retail class, students had the opportunity to fraud, substance abuse and domestic watch a full docket of the court’s busy violence. The case that seemed to have Tuesday morning session on Jan. 5 and the biggest impact on the students was Joe Thayer, prevention director at Macomb Family Services, had eighth 12, as well as listen to presentations giv- that of a man who has been battling a grade students estimate how many people their age have already tried en by Joe Thayer, prevention director at heroin addiction. pot or alcohol during his presentation while the students visited the 42nd District Court this month. Thayer’s exercise was designed to prove to Macomb Family Services, Court Dep- “It was really sad when he was up uty Brian Biafore and Officer Dominic them that trying it because “everyone else is doing it” is a false perception there because you could tell he didn’t of what is actually happening. (Photo by Debi Martone) Vicari, officer and K-9 handler for the want to be there,” said student, Alexa Armada Police Department. Vicari also is a real problem.” Romine. hearing is,” Amiel said. “And the re- had Armada’s K-9 Officer Atos on hand The court will host the eighth grad- Judge Denis LeDuc spoke with the ality is that everyone knows someone for his presentation. ers who will have health education in student before and after they were in who has those challenges in their life. the upcoming semester. Transportation The visit to the court marks the the courtroom to be sure they under- It was an awesome experience for the was provided by a grant from the Foun- first time the court has offered this type stood what they were seeing. kids and I am happy we are going to of reality education to the students in dation for Educational Excellence. “About 80 to 90 percent of the cas- continue it the rest of the year. It was that age group. “You can always tell by their at- es you saw had something to do with really the talk of the cafeteria when we tentiveness how relevant what they are Steve Amiel, the principal at Pow- drug or alcohol use,” LeDuc said. “It got back.” Romeo and Armada Twp. get closer on sewer deal BY STACY SOBOTKA ited capacity. ship board approved a contract with $61,000 a year. That’s about a 25 per- A major sewer project is one step “The larger buildings have to Busy Bee Disposal, but announced cent increase. It’s about $30 a house,” closer to fruition in Armada Township. maintain ponds and pump systems that they would be looking at other options said Paterek. “We’re going to see if this The Armada Township Board of work to supply water for fire suppres- for trash refuse collection as the rates is our best bang for our buck.” Trustees learned Jan. 13 that the village sion and they also have to test their will increase over a three year period. Larry Sobczak contributed to of Romeo Board of Trustees agreed at wells to be potable because the wells “It’s going from $50,000 to this article. its Jan. 11 meeting to sell up to 30,000 have to be potable for their employees. gallons per day of capacity from the It’s a very large expense for those busi- Romeo Wastewater Treatment Plant to nesses,” he said. Armada Township. In order for the sewer improve- “After several years of looking for ments to become a reality, several steps ways to gain more sewer service in need to take place. our industrial area, the village of Ro- Armada Township will have to meo has agreed to sell 30,000 gallons form an intergovernmental agreement per day to Armada Township property with Romeo and Bruce Township, owners for $40,000 per year,” Armada which has agreed in principle to sell Township Supervisor John Paterek water to Armada Township. said. “This will be implemented over a four year period starting at $10,000 a Armada Township will have to year and increasing by $10,000 a year adopt the sewer water ordinance from until we reach $40,000.” Romeo and a water ordinance from Bruce Township as part of the agree- Paterek has been looking to bring ment. sewer service to commercial and in- dustrial businesses on the east side of Armada Township will research Powell Road between 32 Mile and 33 bonds and inquire about financing Mile roads. from banks for the infrastructure im- provements. They currently have their own in- This cinderblock building, located on Pilgrim between West dividual septic fields which have a lim- A special assessment district would OLD HALL. need to be established on the east side and 26 Mile roads, is set to be torn down soon. The building is owned by of Powell Road from 33 Mile Road to Washington Township and has sat vacant in recent years. The original THE RECORD NEWSPAPER Romeo Expeditors near 32 Mile Road. structure, which was of New England design, was built in 1950 by the Serves the village of Romeo and township to be used as a municipal building. Some of the township board the townships of Bruce, Ray and After the Romeo Village Council meetings were held here, as well as community events, dances and elec- Washington as well as surround- meeting, Romeo Village Clerk Mike tions. At one time a small library was also housed here. Many years ago ing areas and it is published every Lee said that the pricing formula for the township sold the building to Universal Ambulance, who enlarged it other week. the sewage treatment capacity was and used it as a storage facility some time. The township repurchased it Address: calculated in order to be fair to the vil- a few years ago with plans to find better use for the property. The Wash- P.O. Box 708, Washington, MI 48094 lage’s current customers. ington Township firefighters have been using the building more recently Phone: (586) 697-0111 In other action, the Armada Town- for training exercises prior to its demolition. (Photo by Debi Martone) http://www.myrecordnewspaper.com [email protected] Subscription rates: - 1 year of newspapers and online access – $26 - 2 years of newspapers and online access – $40 - Online access only – $10

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Free septic system workshop Come to the nature center and relax in front CALENDAR 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm, Washington Township of the bird windows with a cup of coffee. We’ll Hall, 57900 Van Dyke Ave, Washington Town- put the bird feeders out and will be available Submit your items to [email protected] ship. The Macomb County MSU Extension for any questions or to help identify the birds or P.O. Box 708, Washington, MI 48094 (MSUE), in partnership with the Macomb you are seeing. If you’re new to birding or just County Health Department, is holding a free enjoy watching the birds, this time at the na- Visit http://www.myrecordnewspaper.com for interactive maps, more contact infor- ture center is made for you. mation and links to download into your personal calendar. septic system use and maintenance work- shop in Washington Township. The workshop Package and card drive MONDAY, FEB. 1, 2016 will be going outside for a portion of the day. will cover how a septic system functions, sep- 10:00 am - 2:30 pm, Romeo Masonic Temple, Washington Art Guild Preschool Prep Story-time tic system maintenance, how to detect septic 231 North Main Street, Romeo. The Women system failure, water conservation and well Marines Association (WMA) Motor City Chapter, 6:30 pm, Washington Township Hall, 57900 10:30 am, Graubner Branch – Romeo Dis- construction and maintenance. Handouts, Van Dyke Ave, Washington Township. No art trict Library, 65821 Van Dyke, Washington. in conjunction with the Romeo Post Office, will including the Home*A*Syst (Home Assess- hold a package and card drive for the troops experience needed. Call Charlotte at (586) Perfect for children ages 3 - 4 years with care- ment System) book, will be available. 752-3721 for details. giver. Stories, music, poetry, movement and a serving overseas on Saturday, Feb. 6. Any- Romeo Historical Society one wishing to contribute items to send to the Romeo Board of Education craft with a bit of classroom training. Registra- tion is required - Residents have priority. For 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Bancroft/Stranahan Mu- troops, including personal care products, non- 7:00 pm, Romeo Engineering and Technol- more information please call (586) 752-0603 seum, 132 Church Street, Romeo. Museum is perishable snacks, dry drink mixes and enter- ogy Center, 62300 Jewell Rd., Washing- opt. 5. Held every Tuesday and Wednesday at open for public tours same time every Tuesday. tainment items can drop them off at the Romeo ton the same times. Post Office or on the day of packing, which will WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3 take place at the Romeo Masonic Temple. Washington Township Zoning Romeo Rotary Club Board of Appeals Reminder: school early release day Valentine Card Making Event 12:15 pm, Four Corners Diner, 231 E. ST. All Romeo Community Schools students are 7:00 pm, Washington Township Hall, 57900 Clair, Romeo. Meets every Tuesday. 10:30 am, Romeo Community Center, 361 Van Dyke Ave, Washington Township released approximately 75 minutes early Morton Street, Romeo Friends of the Ray Township Library and from school. Contact your school for exact re- Romeo’s Snow Me the Love Romeo Lions Club Historical Society lease time. 7:00 pm, Romeo Lions Club Den, 269 E. 1:00 pm, Ray Township Library, 64255 Wol- 6th Annual Spaghetti Dinner 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Downtown Romeo, St. Washington Street, Romeo. Meets first and cott Road, Ray Clair Street and Main Street, Romeo. See third Monday. Capital Banquet Center, 12350 31 Mile Road, story on page 5 for details. Crochet Club Washington. This is The Samaritan House’s TUESDAY, FEB. 2 DIY Saturday: Shelter Building 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, Kezar Branch – Romeo all you can eat buffet dinner. The cost is $20 Groundhog Day District Library, 107 Church Street, Romeo. per person or $35 per couple. Tickets for 11:00 am, Stony Creek Metropark Nature children age 8 and under are $6. Dinner in- Center, 4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Town- Toddler Time Story-time Join us as we share patterns, problems and laughs. Beginners welcome. Please call (586) cludes pasta, tossed salad, rolls and butter, ship. This month you’ll be venturing into the 9:45 am and 10:30 a.m. Graubner Branch 752-2583 for more information. Meets every dessert, and nonalcoholic beverages. A cash forest to build your own shelter. We’ll give you – Romeo District Library, 65821 Van Dyke, Tuesday. bar will be available. tips on how to build a shelter that would help Washington. Perfect for ages 2 - 3 years How to Write A Book you survive being lost in the forest. Cost: $5/ with caregiver. Stories, songs, poetry, move- Healthy Foods, Healthy Families person. Call the nature center at 586-781- ment and a craft. Registration is required. 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Croswell Center, 175 Cro- 6:30 pm, Romeo Community Center, 361 9113 to register. Morton Street, Romeo Residents have priority. For more information swell Street, Romeo Build and Break Lego Time please call (586) 752-0603 opt. 5. Held every Participants will discuss how to plan, prepare The Selma Civil Rights March and the Mur- Tuesday and Wednesday at the same times. der of Viola Liuzzo 12:00 pm, Kezar Branch – Romeo District Li- and budget for healthy, affordable, delicious brary, 107 Church Street, Romeo. If you can’t Fun on the Farm with my Grandparents and kid-friendly meals. They will also discuss 7:00 pm, Graubner Branch – Romeo District make it to Graubner Library for Lego Club join 10:00 am, Wolcott Mill Metropark – Farm ways to get children involved in the healthy- Library, 65821 Van Dyke, Washington. Profes- us at the Kezar Library for Break and Build Center, 65775 Wolcott Road, Ray. This is a eating and cooking process. This particular sor Placco brings to life the turbulent events Lego Time - All creations will be on display for great opportunity for grandparents and their program is in partnership with The Great Start surrounding the 1960s Selma to Montgomery the month! For more information, please call preschool grand kids to connect at the farm. Readiness program. Advance registration is Civil Rights Marches in which Viola Liuzzo (a (586) 752-2583. required; space is limited. There is no cost white mother of five from Michigan) was mur- We will pet sheep and goats and talk about SUNDAY, FEB. 7 when kids lived on farms. There will be time to and child care and dinner will be provided. dered by the Ku Klux Klan in the South for her take pictures and ask questions. We will also To register, go to greatstartmacomb.org. For support of the Civil Rights Movement. A dark 39th Annual Pancake Walk more information, contact Tiahna at (586) topic of our past, but one to surely add light read a short story. Kids will receive a color- 9:30 am, Stony Creek Metropark Nature Cen- 469-4252 or [email protected]. to where we’ve come or have not come as a ing sheet and a piece of wool from the sheep ter, 4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township. nation. Questions and Answers to follow. No here at the farm. Please dress in layers as we Adult walk begins at 9:30am Family walks be- registration required. gin at 10am and 11am Join a park interpreter Washington Township Board of Trustees for a brisk walk through the beautiful winter 7:00 pm, Washington Township Hall, 57900 trails of the nature study area, and then warm 56% of us have no idea how Van Dyke Ave, Washington Township up with a hearty pancake breakfast! Please preregister. Cost: $6/adult and $3/child. much we’ll need to retire Romeo Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Feathered Friends but 100% of us still plan 7:30 pm, Romeo Community Center, 361 2:00 pm, Wolcott Mill Metropark – Historic to have a good retirement Morton Street, Romeo Center, 64162 Kunstman Road, Ray. Come inside the Historic Wolcott mill to learn about THURSDAY, FEB. 4 the type of local birds that stay in our area for Great Books Book Group, the winter. We will make a rustic bird feeder that you can take home so you can help our 5:45 pm, Kezar Branch – Romeo District Li- feathered friends through the cold winter brary, 107 Church Street, Romeo. Join us for months. $4 per person Preregistration is a discussion of classic and modern “Great required. Call 586-749-5997 to preregister. Books.” This month we will be discussing The Snow Child by Eowyn Iwey. The “Great Books” MONDAY, FEB. 8 book group meets the 1st Thursday of the Dinner and Cards – Adult month at the Kezar Library, unless otherwise indicated. 4:00 pm, Washington Township Hall, 57900 Van Dyke Ave, Washington Township FRIDAY, FEB. 5 Village of Romeo Board of Trustees meeting Let’s sit down and set a reachable goal. Drop-In Family Story-time 7:30 pm, Romeo Community Center, 361 We’re here to make planning for retirement easier. And 11:15 am, Kezar Branch – Romeo District Li- Morton Street, Romeo brary, 107 Church Street, Romeo. Our goal is it’s never too early to start. We can also show you how TUESDAY, FEB. 9 to help children learn to love books and read- life insurance could make your money work harder. ing by reading to them in an enjoyable way. Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) Poems, songs, finger plays and music also Octagon House Quilter’s Guild A good plan, and a good life, starts with someone you featured. No registration required. For more know. Call us to learn more. information, please call, 586-752-2583. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Octagon House, 57500 Van Dyke Ave, Washington. No dues. Come for Washington Baseball in-person registration an hour or stay the entire time. Meet other Chuck Harder Bob Hart 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Washington Township fiber enthusiasts. Work on your own project or Hall, 57900 Van Dyke Ave, Washington Town- join in as we make the raffle quilt for the July 586-752-6210 586-992-3311 ship. For fees and season schedule, visit quilt show. Michael Nicley www.waaabaseball.com. Ray Township Planning Commission Member’s Exhibition 586-228-1440 7:00 pm, Ray Township Hall, 64255 Wolcott 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Starkweather Arts Center, Road, Ray 219 N. Main Street, Romeo. Annual Member’s Romeo Guild of Art Life Insurance • Retirement Savings Exhibition is an opportunity for the public to Mutual Funds • IRAs • Annuities view and appreciate the art of some of our lo- 7:00 pm, Bruce Township Hall, 223 East College Savings Plans cal artists, both hobby and professional. Open- Gates Street, Romeo. Monthly meetings be- ing Reception is free and open to the public. gin with a short business session, followed by a guest artist who presents an art demonstra- SATURDAY, FEB. 6 Life insurance offered through Allstate Life Insurance Company, Northbrook, IL; Allstate Assurance Company, Northbrook, IL; Lincoln Benefit tion, lecture or slide presentation in his/her Life Company, Lincoln, NE; and American Heritage Life Insurance Company, Jacksonville, FL. In New York, life insurance offered through Allstate Life Insurance Company of New York, Hauppauge, NY. Securities offered by Personal Financial Representatives through Allstate Bird Feeders Out particular medium. We host a variety of topics Financial Services, LLC (LSA Securities in LA and PA). Registered Broker-Dealer. Member FINRA, SIPC. Main Office: 2920 South 84th Street, covering all mediums and interests. There’s Lincoln, NE 68506. (877) 525-5727. © 2015 Allstate Insurance Co. 9:30 am, Stony Creek Metropark Nature Cen- 161225 ter, 4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township, something for everyone. Please contact Lin- da Hodge (810)797-6169 or Evelyn Raiter February 1-15, 2016 THE RECORD Page 5 Hutnick—Fracalossi Downtown Romeo hosts engagement Marty and Brian Hutnick of Wash- winter carnival Feb. 6 ington Township announce the engage- BY DEBI MARTONE Valentine card craft, will be offered at ment of their daughter, Katelynn Marie STAFF WRITER Mike’s Meeting Room, which is locat- Hutnick, to her high school sweetheart, The Romeo Downtown Mer- ed in the lower level of 121 S. Main Logan Anthony Fracalossi, son of Jen- chants, Restaurants and Profession- Street. ni and Todd Fracalossi of Romeo. als Association (MRP) is throwing a Tours of the Clock Tower and the Ms. Hutnick recently graduated Willy Wonka-themed winter carnival Bancroft-Stranahan Museum will offer from University of Detroit Mercy Den- called “Snow Me the Love,” Saturday, a unique and interesting look at the his- tal School with a Bachelor of Science Feb. 6. tory of Romeo. degree in Dental Hygiene and Mr. Fra- The fun begins at 11 a.m. at vari- The chance to win a Golden Tick- calossi recently graduated from East- ous locations in downtown Romeo. et is also offered for the second year. ern Michigan University with a bach- elor degree in business. Both are 2010 The River Worship Center, located Chocolate bars, which have been made graduates of Romeo High School. at 230 E. St. Clair, will be the Welcom- specifically for the event by Juliet ing/Warming Center where activities Chocolates, are currently on sale for $5 A fall 2016 wedding is planned. such as a kids movie, craft and bake at participating stores and businesses sale, hot chocolate station and couples in Romeo and Washington Township. activity will be ongoing throughout the Ten of the chocolate bars have a special day. Maps of the events, a 50/50 raffle Golden Ticket tucked inside the wrap- and a gift basket raffle will also take per which will allow the lucky recipi- place. ent a chance to win a cash prize with denominations from $5 up to $500. Participating stores will hold free Those with a Golden Ticket will be en- carnival games such as ring toss, putt- tered into the cash prize drawing which putt golf, tic-tac-toe, a bean bag toss will take place at The River Worship as and a car racing game. Face painters, Snow Me the Love concludes at 5:30 balloon animals, kid’s crafts, magic p.m. The gift basket and 50/50 raffle acts, live music and carnival food will drawing will be held at that time as also be found in downtown businesses well. as well. Proceeds from the sale of the A Willy Wonka and Oompa Loom- Golden Ticket candy cars will be given pa Look Alike contest will be held at to the Women Marine’s Association noon at The Romeo Masonic Temple, (WMA) to help with the cost of post- located at 231 N. Main Street. Those age to send packages to the troops who wishing to enter the contest should be are serving overseas. The WMA will in costume at the Masonic Temple by be packing items beginning at 9 a.m. at 11:45 a.m.. A $50 cash prize will be the Masonic Temple. awarded to the winner. “We have a lot of fun things going A life-sized Candyland game will on,” said Carol Humphreys, coordina- also take place in the upper level of the tor of “Snow Me the Love.” “We hope Masonic Temple from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. everyone will come and have a good A Wonka inspired scavenger hunt time and buy a chocolate bar to support will also take place throughout the a great cause.” downtown area and Wonka-tines, a

(586)752-3914 for more information. the woodlands that were here when Hoxie’s Wills, Trusts & Probate Seminar Settlement was founded. Washington Township Planning Commission 7:00 pm, Romeo High School, 11091 32 Mile Road, Room 112, Romeo 7:00 pm, Washington Township Hall, 57900 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10 Van Dyke Ave, Washington Township Ash Wednesday Romeo Planning Commission Romeo District Library 7:30 pm, Romeo Community Center, 361 Board of Trustees Meeting Morton Street, Romeo SATURDAY, FEB. 13 6:30 pm, Graubner Branch – Romeo District Library, 65821 Van Dyke, Washington Caterpillar Club: Snow Painting THURSDAY, FEB. 11 1:00 pm, Stony Creek Metropark Nature Cen- Joyce Kilpatrick Watercolor Class ter, 4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Starkweather Arts Cen- Children will learn their colors as they play ter, 219 N. Main Street, Romeo outside and paint the snow. This program is designed for 3 - 6 year olds. Cost: $4/child. Luncheon – Adult Call the nature center at 586-781-9113 to 11:30 am, Romeo Community Center, 361 register. Morton Street, Romeo SUNDAY, FEB. 14 In the Kitchen with/Chef John Valentines Day 6:30 pm, Capital Banquet Center, 12350 31 I Love Wolcott Farm Center Day Mile Road, Washington 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Wolcott Mill Metropark Romeo Historic District Commission – Farm Center, 65775 Wolcott Road, Ray. 7:00 pm, Romeo Community Center, 361 Make a valentine card with a picture of your Morton Street, Romeo favorite Wolcott Farm Center animal. Hot chocolate provided. Please preregister. $3 The Evolution of Downtown Romeo: An per person. Event repeats at 1 p.m. Archaeological Approach Snowshoe Sunday 7:00 pm, Kezar Branch – Romeo District Li- brary, 107 Church Street, Romeo. Perry Auto 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Stony Creek Metropark Exchange, Romeo. Christian Church, Romeo Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road, Shelby A power point program shows the sequence Township, MI. Come out and enjoy the snow. of buildings that were present before the We’ll explore off trail with the help of snow- buildings that we see today in downtown shoes. We have a limited supply of snow- Romeo. Join Richard Beringer, local Romeo shoes available. Snow permitting. Cost: $6/ historian, as he uses photographs and docu- person. Please call the nature center at 586- ments to recreate the downtown Romeo that 781-9113 to register. once was. From the Opera House to the Doug- MONDAY, FEB. 15 las house, you will watch as Romeo trans- Presidents Day forms from what we know today through to Government offices closed. No mail delivery. Page 6 THE RECORD February 1-15, 2016 Special Valentines cancellation offered at Romeo Post office BY DEBI MARTONE STAFF WRITER The popular Romeo Post Office Valentine cancellation will be available once again from Feb. 1-28. This is the 21st year the post office has offered a special postmark to com- memorate the holiday. This year’s postmark, which is de- signed annually by Romeo Postmaster Alex Stubbs, features a man giving his sweetheart flowers with a heart encas- entine cancellation can do so by either ing the legal post office stamp. The requesting it personally at the post words, “celebrate the beauty of love,” office or by sending their addressed are also inscribed on the cancellation. cards and letters in a separate enve- Juliet, Ga will offer the same im- lope addressed to: Romeo and Ju- FREE CALENDAR. Christina Muir-Murphy, pictured here, along with age for their cancellation this year. liet Valentine Cancellation, c/o The Romeo Post Office, 119 Church St., her brother Richard Muir, carry on their family’s tradition of creating a “This is the 19th year we have Romeo, MI 48065. The proper post- historical calendar every year to give to the community compliments of had our Romeo and Juliet alliance,” age must be affixed to the individual the Roth-Muir Funeral Home. The calendar features local historical pho- Stubbs said. cards and letters so they can be sent tographs and information. This year’s calendar includes photos of girls Those wishing to have their cards to their intended recipients. There is high school clubs and sports teams from personal and school archives. and letters postmarked with the Val- no charge for the special cancellation. Muir-Murphy recalls her brother, Richard Muir, and herself helping their father and grandfather pass out calendars when they were kids. “It is our gift to the community to thank them for our support,” Muir-Murphy said. FREE TAX PREPARATION SNOWMAN CONTEST The calendars can be picked up at various locations, including the library, The Romeo-Washington-Bruce The Samaritan House offers a free churches, schools, restaurants and at shops in downtown Romeo. (Photo Parks and Recreation Department income tax program now through April by Debi Martone) 9. The program is available to individ- is holding their 8th annual Snow- uals with a gross income of $35,000 or man Building contest from now less and families with a gross income until Friday, March 4. Those wish- Oakland Township Board of $52,000 or less for both federal and ing to participate can build a snow- state income tax. Appointments are man at their home or anywhere they necessary for the program. Call the Sa- choose and submit a photo of it to considers settlement offer parks and rec either in person at the BY STACY SOBOTKA ond was a lawsuit from Moceri DM In- maritan House at (586) 336-9956. Tax The Oakland Township Board of vestments, citing a violation of the Fair preparers are available on Thursdays office, located on Morton Street, or via e-mail at [email protected]. Trustees discussed a proposed settle- Housing Act. and Saturdays. The Income Tax Pro- ment to lawsuits brought against the gram is a cooperative effort between The photos will be on display at the “There was a court ruling dismiss- community center and prizes will township by the developers and sup- ing the state law claims from the feder- the IRS VITA Program, Samaritan porters of the failed Blossom Ridge House and Accounting Aid Society. be awarded. al litigation, and subsequently Moceri development near the intersection of filed a second lawsuit in state court,” Adams and Dutton roads at their Jan. said Oakland Township Attorney Dan- 12 meeting. iel Kelly. The development has been a source Both parties were ordered into fa- of controversy since 2011. cilitation under the supervison of re- The planning commission and the tired Judge Barry Howard. board of trustees had approved the The facilitation resulted in a pro- development in 2012 but voters over- posoal to develop an area near Oakland turned the township’s decision in an Christian Church instead. Aug. 2013 referendum. They were presented with an of- In December 2014, the township fer to downzone the church property. was sued by two parties over the de- It would consist of 189 units, with no velopment. The Michigan Paralyzed more than two stories at the corner of Veterans of America, alleging that the Adams and Silverbell roads. actions of the board denied affordable housing to disabled veterans; the sec- In return for the approval, the township would obtain a reduced zon- ing on the church property that would include a 6,800 square foot fine dining restaurant, a health and wellness resi- dence on two acres, and 84 two to three bedroom units on 14 acres of property. At the Jan. 12 meeting, the board then approved a motion to make the new proposed development plans available to the general public at the township hall and consider the recom- mended consent judgment at the Jan. 26 meeting. “I want them to see, feel hear what this is all about and then come back with things that perhaps might have been missed or other considerations that we need to deliberate on before we make a final decision,” said Oakland Township Trustee Frank Ferriolo. The plans will be placed on ea- sels in the township hall meeting room and will be available for public view- ing from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. February 1-15, 2016 THE RECORD Page 7 VanCallis murder trial underway Jurors began hearing testimony The Macomb County Medical Jan. 20 in the trial for James VanCal- Examiner said she died of blunt head lis, a 34 year-old Wales Township man trauma and asphyxia due to neck com- who is accused of murdering 14 year- pression. old April Millsap while she walked her Police said VanCallis attacked dog on the Macomb Orchard Trail in Millsap with his motorcycle hel- Armada in 2014. met, dragged her into the woods and Macomb County Circuit Court stomped on her. Judge Mary Chrzanowski presides VanCallis’ attorney previously said over the case in her Mt. Clemens court- the case is circumstantial and “all about room. The trial is expected to last sev- cell phone activity.” He also previously eral weeks. said there was no DNA, fingerprints or VanCallis is charged with first- witnesses connecting VanCallis to the degree murder, felony murder, kidnap- slaying. ping and assault with intent to commit The Record will post any breaking sexual penetration in Millsap’s death news related to the case on our website, on July 24, 2014. www.myrecordnewspaper.com. Bruce Township hires four firefighters BY DEBI MARTONE ficially pinned at the next board meet- The Bruce Township Board of ing, to be held Wednesday, Feb. 17. Trustees approved the hiring of four The board also approved a number paid on-call firefighter/paramedics at of items on the agenda, including the its regular meeting held Wednesday, Armada School District summer tax Jan. 20. collection, the 2016 Poverty Exemp- TALKING LAW. The Northwest Macomb Prevention Coalition recon- Bruce/Romeo Fire Chief Bob tion policy and guidelines and the holi- vened on Thursday, Jan. 14 at 42nd District Court in Romeo, with Sheriff Stankiewicz asked the board to hire day and meeting schedules. Anthony Wickersham as their guest speaker, pictured in the foreground the men immediately and had already Discussion about the sewer budget with Judge Denis LeDuc looking on. The coalition meets at 8 a.m. on conducted interviews and found that concluded with preparing the budget for the second Thursday every month to discuss problems and strategies to these four men were qualified for the approval at the Feb. meeting and sched- combat the drug problem that communities in the areas the court services positions. The new firemen will be of- uling a budget workshop at that time. are facing. The coalition is made up of representatives from the court, schools, churches, support services, and community groups and organi- zations. Each meeting lasts about an hour and features a guest speaker, as well as a question and answer period and round-table discussion. The meetings are open to the public and parents are highly encouraged to at- tend. More information can be obtained by calling Joe Thayer at Macomb Family Services, 586-752-9696, ext 211. (Photo by Debi Martone) Ray Township adopts county animal control regulations BY STACY SOBOTKA crochipped. The Ray Township Board of Trust- The board also heard a presenta- ees approved a motion to adopt the tion from the Clinton River Watershed Macomb Country regulations concern- Council and the Six Rivers Land Con- ing animal control with an amendment servancy on their plans to locate high at their meeting Jan. 19. quality natural areas and open space The board had simply filed and for preservation and to improve water received the ordinance last summer. A quality in areas of Ray Township with- phone call from officials in Macomb in the Clinton River Watershed. County explained that the county The program was funded by a could do nothing for the township until grant by the Carls Foundation which the regulations were approved by the provides grants to assist in preserving board. natural areas. The amendment was recommend- It was explained that there is no ed by Ray Township Trustee Betty cost to landowners for the project be- Grader, who said the current township cause it is a grant. ordinance states that a kennel license is required for homeowners who have A large portion of Ray Township more than three dogs. contained significant areas considered priorities in preservation. The county allows for a home to have up to five dogs without a kennel Areas near trails, parcel sizes and license. areas with forest and wetlands were considered high priority. “I just think that any resident in Ray Township should not have any The team contacted landowners more than three dogs without a kennel and held public meetings highlighting license,” she said. the project. Grader was also concerned about Executive Director Anne Vaara ex- what happens if someone’s dog was plained that the project has been going picked up by Macomb County Animal on for two years. Control. “This program allowed us to locate “If we’re going to pass this ordi- areas of ecological significance,” she nance that says if Macomb County said. “It also helps private landowners Animal Control people pick up your as well as public make good decisions dog; if it’s not already microchipped… about their property. Do they want to you’re going to pay to have your dog leave a legacy? Do they want to leave microchipped,” she said. a portion of it to protect the natural re- sources on their property?” The fee is $20 for having a dog mi- Page 8 THE RECORD February 1-15, 2016 Macomb County prosecutor, Eric Smith, filed a mo- felt were misinformed reasons she had based her de- NEW TRIAL tion Jan. 19 asking Faunce to reconsider her decision. cision on. (Continued from page 1) “We were very disappointed and shocked by the “Our brief is really clear and really points out the judge’s ruling on this case,” said Smith, who per- err in the judge’s rulings. We hope she will see this have been the result of an accidental fall,” Van and reconsider her decision,” Smith said. Campen said. “There was critical evidence the jury sonally tried the case against DiMambro. “When I spoke to the jury afterwards there was no doubt in The decision is now in Faunce’s hands to either didn’t get to hear. The child’s death is clearly a trag- uphold her decision or request additional written in- edy but it doesn’t mean it was a murder or that even anyone’s mind that this defendant murdered that poor little boy.” formation or hear oral arguments from both sides. a crime was committed.” Smith said it is unclear how long the process will While Van Campen and co-counsel, Valerie New- In his 20-page motion for reconsideration, Smith argued against the judge’s ruling and cited what he take from here on, but he is hopeful the family of man, feel the judge’s decision was well reasoned, the Sutton won’t have to endure another trial. “We are certainly hopeful the judge will recon- sider her decision. This jury came back with a first de- gree felony conviction within 30 minutes. It was one vote, one vote, and they knew he was guilty,” Smith said. “We have this family that might have to relive this entire horrific episode. Then with a trial and all that you have to see and go through again - obviously you don’t want to have to go through that again.” Smith said he will take the case to the Michigan Supreme Court if necessary. In the meantime, Van Campen said she will be filing a supplemental brief in the court of appeals explaining why she feels the judge made the correct decision. “We will be asking the court to hold that she did get it right,” Van Campen said. “She applied the law correctly and saw two significant errors that entitle Mr. DiMambro to a new trial. It is significant for us that on appeal the judge who sat through the original trial realizes he didn’t get a fair trial.” Van Campen said it could be at least a year be- fore a new trial would begin. “It is important that Mr. DiMambro get the de- fense that he or anyone accused of a crime should be getting. It’s a long road ahead but its a great step in the right direction,” Van Campen said. CONSULTANT (Continued from page 1) are investigated by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s office. Village Clerk Mike Lee confirmed that Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith has been made aware of the situation, but, as of press time, has not taken action on the alleged violation. It is Lee’s responsibility to post notification of village meetings, including committees, and he said that he was not aware of the Jan. 4 meeting until the regular meeting of board of trustees on Jan. 11. Lee said that he was made aware of the Jan. 18 meeting only hours before it occurred and he had limited ability to post the notice due to the holiday. “We need to give at least 18 hours of notice before a meeting is held and post it at the village hall and it has to be held in a publicly accessible place in the vil- lage,” Lee said. “They sidestepped the whole process.” The village council had agreed by a 4-2 vote dur- ing its Dec. 21 meeting to form a committee to look into hiring a budget consultant for $5,000. However, Lee said no further discussion was made about committee membership or meeting dates. “We usually do it round-robin style. You go around the table and volunteer. That was not done here,” he said. Lee said that the village typically advertises for bids and proposals for a committee to look over. Malzahn told the other members of the board of trustees that the Jan. 4 meeting was intended for in- formation gathering purposes and not as part of con- tract or employment negotiation. At the Jan. 21 meeting, the three committee mem- bers said that they contacted four other consulting firms. Tornow said that two of the firms were not avail- able to do the work at this time and that the group had decided the two other firms did not match the village’s needs. Malzahn said that she felt an urgency to hire a budget consultant because several contracts are due to be renewed in April and that the council needed solutions to an estimated $340,000 budget shortfall. February 1-15, 2016 THE RECORD Page 9 People, Places and Things: Our Past BY THE ROMEO HISTORICAL SOCIETY ARCHIVES The local museums in Washington, Bruce and Romeo area have many artifacts and photos that can be a mystery to describe and interpret.

You can help your community museums by e-mailing your best description of these photos to therecord.rhs@gmail. com. Your answer may be included in the next issue. The museum will use your answers to better RECORD your com- munity’s past. Please give it a try. THE QUESTIONS (photo on right): Where was this picture taken? It looks like a gas station with a race car in front. Who is the owner of the car. The gas sta- tion has columns in front. Why? Is the gas station still there? What is there now?

LAST ISSUE ANSWERS (photo on left): mill at the corner of Hollister and N. Bailey, built Do you know where this building was situated? in 1856 and burned in 1870. Leon built a new When was the picture taken? Is the building still mill at the north east corner of E. St. Clair and there? Who owned it and what business was N. Bailey. This is currently a public parking lot. carried on in it? What do you know about the The 1895 Sanborn Map shows the footprint of owner? Last week’s building was owned and the building. Local apples were turned into ci- operated into the 20th century by Samuel Leon der and vinegar with his 30 horse-power capac- Ewell, son of Samuel H. Ewell. His father had a ity mill.—Chris Chirco

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O’Leary said Mt. Clemens current- ly provides sewer services to the town- Advertising Director: “The water bill is still becoming ship from 26 Mile to just north of 27 Christopher Rose a significant bill for most residents,” Mile Road and that arrangement will Staff Writer: O’Leary said. continue. Debi Martone O’Leary said the increase residents The new plant will service custom- have recently seen is due to hikes De- ers from that point northward, where Contributors: troit Sewer and Water, which the town- all of the current customers have their Jerry Fraeyman ship relies on for water, has applied to own well and septic. Michelle Hinatsu all of their customers. The plant will service areas of de- Sharon Jenuwine The water storage facility should velopment in the area and start at about Trish Lightcap help reduce water coming into the a 250,000 gallon usage. Mike Nicley township during the peak demand Stacy Sobotka times between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. The plant isn’t expected to reach its 1 million gallon maximum capacity Jim Stegner Costs and rates will be better con- for about ten years. Jan Wyllie trolled when water is being supplied to Letter policy: Please submit your letter before 5 p.m. on Thurs- residents from the tower during those Property owners with well and times and refilled during off hours. septic will not be required to hook up day. The letter must contain the authors name, address, phone to the new system. number and signature. Letters will be edited for length, gram- “Of course everyone is using the mar and clarity. 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VARSITY BASKETBALL. Basketball season is well under way and the boys varsity basketball team at Romeo High School played a home game Friday, Jan. 15 against L’Anse Creuse High School North. In the photo on the left, sophomore Cole Harko eyes the rim as the ball he shot drifts into the basket. In the middle photo, senior Petar Vujovic makes a lay-up after going coast-to-coast. In the far right photo, junior Andre Pantalena stays low and dribbles the ball around the defender. (Photos by Mike Nicley) RHS hockey continues winning streak in Jan. The Romeo Varsity Hockey Friday night the Bulldogs faced Team’s winning streak continues as the Bay Area Reps where the Bulldogs their season record is 14-0 as of Jan. 21 won 4-1. with their recent wins over the Livonia Jake Petri opened the scoring with Franklin Patriots, Bay Area Reps, and a power play goal halfway through the the Big Rapids Cardinals. first period assisted by Jenuwine and On Jan. 13, the Bulldogs beat Li- Lanski. With less than a minute re- vonia Franklin on the road with a score maining, Jenuwine scored assisted by of 9-2. Logan Jenuwine opened the Blankenburg to close the period 2-0. scoring assisted by Chase Gillem. The second period was all Bull- TOP OF THE TOURNAMENT. Pictured on the left, Romeo High School bowler The Patriots responded with two back dogs scoring again as Blankenburg and junior Krystal Radzitowski placed fourth place at the Macomb County Singles to back goals. The period ended tied at scored assisted by Harrison Hunt and Championship on Sunday, Jan. 17 at Sterling Lanes in Sterling Heights. Pictured 2-2 after Logan Ganfield scored from the Gillem. Minutes later, Steven Morris to her right are third place finisher Madchen Breen from Regina High School, blue line assisted by Luke Kaczor. scored assisted by Blake Gabler. The second place finisher Danielle McBride from Dakota High School, and first place finisher Samantha Gainor from L’anse Creuse North. (Photo by Michelle Hinatsu) In the second period, Jake Petri period ended with the Bulldogs lead- scored the lone goal while Franklin ing 4-0. knocked in two for the period to put the The Bay Area Reps would score Half Court Challenge raises Bulldogs down 4-3. their only goal in the third period and resulted in a 4-1 final score. money for dance team Early in the third period, Jenuwine BY DEBI MARTONE Half Court Challenges have al- tied it up assisted by Brett Lanski. Nick On Jan. 16, the Bulldogs beat the STAFF WRITER ready taken place at the Jan. 14, 15 and Blankenburg and Lanski scored back Big Rapids Cardinals 5-2. Heidebreicht Chevrolet is once 21 home varsity basketball games. to back goals assisted by Jenuwine and Gabler scored the only goal in the again teaming up with Romeo High The next game scheduled for a now the Bulldogs were leading 6-4. first period for the Bulldogs assisted School and sponsoring the Half Court challenge is Friday, Feb. 19, when the The Patriots narrowed the gap with by Kaczor. The period ended with the Challenge to help support the varsity girls’ varsity basketball team hosts the a goal but Jenuwine responded with two teams tied 1-1. dance team. Dakota Cougars at 5:30 p.m. more goals, the first assisted by Blan- Minutes into the second period, The proceeds from raffle tickets Another Half Court Challenge will kenburg and Lanski, and then Lanski. Blankenburg secured the lead when he sold at every home boys and girls bas- take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 during the The Patriots weren’t done yet when scored a shorthanded goal. The Bull- ketball games between now and March boy’s varsity basketball game, also they scored two more goals and tight- dog scoring action continued when Ga- 1, as well as during lunch at the high against the Cougars. ened the Bulldogs lead 8-7. bler scored his second goal of the game school, will help offset some of the Varsity home games starting at assisted by Kaczor and Ganfield. Min- With 21 seconds remaining in the dance team’s costs for uniforms, ac- 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23 versus utes later Jenuwine scored assisted by game, Blankenburg clinched the win cessories, competitions and other ex- Eisenhower and 7 p.m., Tuesday, Lanski and the period ended with the with an empty net goal assisted by Jen- penses. March 1versus Fraser, will include the Bulldogs leading 4-1. uwine. The Bulldogs won 9-7. Three tickets will be randomly Half Court Challenge. In the third period, the Cardinals pulled after the first quarter of each “We have had a couple of $300 narrowed the gap with a goal but Kac- game offering a chance at the Half winners in the past,” said Greg Bryn- The Bulldogs were back on the zor clinched the win when he scored an Court Challenge. aert, Athletic Director for Romeo. road Jan. 15 when they traveled to empty net goal with just over a minute The ticket holders will then have “Some have been so close on those Traverse City to compete in the North- remaining on the game clock. South Showcase. the chance to win cash prizes, donated half court shots. It is pretty exciting by Heidebreicht Chevrolet, for making to watch.” TENNIS HONOR a basket from the foul line for a $50 Brynaert said somewhere between In the 2015 high school varsity sports wrap-up article that appeared in the prize, the top of the key for a $300 Jan. 16-31 edition, we did not note that number one ranked singles varsity player 70-100 raffle tickets have been sold prize or from half court, which wins so far for each game. The cost for the Daniel Grudzinski made the all-county team for the second year in a row with the lucky shooter $500. only one loss in the regular season. tickets is $1 apiece or six tickets for $5. Page 12 THE RECORD February 1-15, 2016 Romeo swimmers holding their own despite small team BY TRISH LIGHTCAP make up for a loss last year. derson, 2:24.96 50 Yard Freestyle 1st Jack Collins, Jack 2:18.01, 200 Yard C. Lightcap, 22.92 D3 5th B. Brunkey, This year holds some challenges The swimmers started out with a IM 2nd J. Anderson, 2:22.46 CNTY, 26.01 1 mtr Diving 1st William Spencer, for the Romeo Bulldog Swim and Dive win in the first event and only lost two 3rd M. French, 2:22.49 CNTY 50 Yard 214.45, 3rd Brandon Page, 174.45 100 Freestyle 1st C. Lightcap, Cole 23.03 team, due to the fact they only have 13 individual events. Yard Butterfly 3rd P. Davidson, 58.26 swimmers. D3, 3rd B. Brunkey, 25.57 CNTY, 4 T. The highlight was the 100 yard MISC, 5th J. Hinkley, 1:13.09 100 Yard Klein, 26.52 1 mtr Diving 1st William Despite these challenges, the team freestyle when Cole Lightcap (50.26) Freestyle 1st C. Lightcap, 50.26 D3, Spencer, William 198.85, 3rd Brandon rose to the occasion when they swam beat Notre Dame’s best swimmer with 7th T. Klein, 58.51, 500 Yard Freestyle Page, 185.35 100 Yard Butterfly 1st against Grosse Pointe South Jan. 5. a better seed time. 3rd J. Anderson, 5:32.67 WC-A, 6th M. P. Davidson, 59.82, 3rd J. Hinkley, Jor- Nolff, Michael 6:03.70 200 Yard Free- dan 1:10.22 100 Yard Freestyle 1st The 200 medley relay had their Jordan Hinkley’s time in the 100 style Relay 3rd ‘A’ 1:46.60 B. Brun- C. Lightcap, 50.25 D3, 4th S. Perry, best time this year, with Paul David- yard fly (1:13.09) was a good time for key, M. French, T. Klein, S. Perry 5th 59.74 5th T. Klein, 1:00.09 500 Yard son, Mitchell French, Jacob Anderson a first year swimmer. ‘B’ 2:02.69 T. Ownens, W. Spencer, J. Freestyle 1st J. Anderson, 5:29.61 Hinkley, M. Nolff100 Yard Backstroke and Cole Lightcap finishing 2nd with a Finally, watching Trevor Owens CNTY, 3rd M. Nolff, Michael 5:54.76, time of 1:51.12. 5th P. Davidson, 1:07.25, 6th J. Collins, 5th T. Owens, 7:43.00 200 Yard Free- swim the 500 yard free (7:43.00) for 1:11.89 100 Yard Breaststroke 4th M. Other great performances were the first time. style Relay 2nd ‘A’ 1:42.95 B. Brunkey, French, 1:15.28 400 Yard Freestyle S. Perry, T. Klein, M. French, 3rd ‘B’ from Paul Davidson swimming the “The spirit the boys had was excit- Relay 2nd ‘A’ 3:45.75 J. Anderson, B. 2:07.39 J. Collins, W. Spencer, T. Ow- 100 fly with a flat time of 58 seconds ing and I am really looking for to the Brunkey, P. Davidson, C. Lightcap ens, M. Nolff, 100 Yard Backstroke and Mitch French swimming in the 100 remaining season,” Peake said. 1. Grosse Pointe South H.S. 132 1st P. Davidson, 1:06.47 CNTY, 3rd J. breaststroke with a time of 1:15.28. 2. Romeo High School 52 Hinkley, 1:19.78 100 Yard Breaststroke 200 Yard Medley Relay 2nd ‘A’ 2nd M. French, Mitchell 1:13.13 “The team did better this year 1:51.12 MISC Paul Davidson, Mitchell CNTY, 3rd J. Collins, 1:17.42 400 Yard against Grosse Pointe South and their French, Jacob Anderson, Cole Light- 200 Yard Medley Relay 1st Freestyle Relay 1st ‘A’ 3:42.98 J. An- performances were outstanding,” cap, 4th’B’ 2:05.02 Jack Collins, Tyler ‘A’ 1:53.27 Paul Davidson, Mitchell derson, B. Brunkey, P. Davidson, C. Klein, Jordan Hinkley, Barrett Brunkey Coach Kendall Peake said. French, Jacob Anderson, Cole Light- Lightcap 3rd ‘B’ 4:25.07 S. Perry, J. 200 Yard Freestyle 5th Michael Nolff, cap 3rd ‘B’ 2:15.86 Trevor Owens, Tyler Hinkley, T. Owens, M. Nolff The meet on Jan. 7 was a different 2:16.53 6th Scottt Perry, 2:21.10 7th meeting with Notre Dame Prep. Klein, Jordan Hinkley, Barrett Brunkey Trevor Owens 2:49.39 Men 200 Yard 200 Yard Freestyle 2nd Michael Nolff, 1. Romeo High School 105 2. It was a chance for the Bulldogs to IM 4th M. French, 2:21.95 6th J. An- 2:12.96 3rd Scott Perry, 2:14.25, 5th Notre Dame Prep 73 Dakota swims past Romeo Jan. 12 BY TRISH LIGHTCAP ing more points than Dakota. We are It was an exciting meet for the Ro- still working on relays to get the right meo Bulldogs Swim and Dive Team combination before we go to the coun- swimming against Dakota which had ty meet on Feb. 6. Dakota has always some of the top swimmers in the coun- been a tough meet because of the large ty Jan. 12 at home. number of swimmers and divers they have,” Peake said. “It was fun with three of the top five divers in the county going head “But this year’s swim team has to head, and watching Michael Nolff done better against Dakota then in the swim the 500 Yard Freestyle 6:00.22,“ last five years,” he said. Diving Coach John Pearson said. 200 Yard Medley Relay 2nd As the season continues the boys 1:51.98 Romeo D1 ‘A’ MISC, Paul Davidson, Jacob Anderson, Mitch- continue to show improvements in all ell French, Cole Lightcap, -D1 ‘B’ the events according to Coach Kendall 2:15.21, Trevor Owens, Tyler Klein, Peake and said the boys that had im- Jordan Hinkley, Barret Brunkey, 200 provements in their times. Yard Freestyle 5th 2:14.40 Michael Micheal Nolff swimming the 200 yard freestyle against Dakota on Jan. 12. (Photo by Trish Lightcap) “Trevor Owens swam real well in Nolff, 6th 2:15.61 Scott Perry, 7th the 500 yd. freestyle (7:27.68), Mi- 2:19.48 Jack Collins, 200 Yard IM 2nd 58.95 S. Perry, 12th 59.96 T. Klein 500 100 Yard Breaststroke 1st 1:13.34 M. 2:22.62 M. French CNTY, 3rd 2:25.83 cheal Nolff swam his best time in the Yard Freestyle 2nd 5:29.90 J. Ander- French, CNTY, 2nd 1:16.99 J. Collins J. Anderson CNTY 50 Yard Freestyle son CNTY, 5th 6:00.22 M. Nolff, 7th 1st 3:42.49 200 yd. freestyle (2:14.40). Also, Bar- 400 Yard Freestyle Relay 1st 23.17 C. Lightcap MISC, 3rd 25.32 7:27.68 T. Owens 200 Yard Freestyle Romeo ‘A’ J. Anderson, B. Brunkey, ret Brunkey had his best time in the B. Brunkey CNTY Men 1 mtr Diving Relay 2nd 1:42.85 Romeo D1 ‘A’ B. P. Davidson, C. Lightcap, 2nd 4:19.59 100 yd. freestyle qualifying him for the 2nd 209.70 Brando Page, 3rd 204.65 Brunkey, T. Klein, S. Perry, M. French, Romeo ‘B’ S. Perry, J. Hinkley, T. Ow- county meet,” he said. William Spencer 100 Yard Butter- 6th 2:05.79 Romeo - D1 ‘B’ J. Collins, ens, M. Nolff fly 1st 58.25 P. Davidson MISC , 8th W. Spencer, T. Owens, M. Nolff “Our divers had their best competi- 100 1. Macomb Dakota High School 1:07.74 J. Hinkley 100 Yard Freestyle 2nd 1:05.29 P. Da- tion so far this year and did so by scor- Yard Backstroke 98 2. Romeo High School 80 1st 51.24 C. Lightcap MISC, 10th vidson, CNTY, 5th 1:20.64 J. Hinkley, Romeo Middle School basketball briefs The Romeo Middle School 7th on Monday, Jan. 11 at Iroquois. grade boys basketball team beat the Coach Tebeau said the Bulldogs Wyandot Middle School team by a were led by Blake Woodward, 10 score of 20 to 17 on Thursday, Jan. 14 points, Josh Skelly, 7 points, Arturo at home. Flares, 6 points, Ty Messner, 2 points, The victory gives the 7th grade Brendin Arendts, 2 points, and Eddie boys a 5-4 win-loss record for the sea- Fines, 2 points. son and a 5-4 league record. The Romeo Middle School 7th Coach Tebeau said the Bulldogs grade boys basketball team lost to An- were led by Blake Woodward, 8 points, chor Bay North by a score of 27 to 26 on Fabrizio Raciti, 5 points, Josh Skelly, Thursday, Jan. 7 at Anchor Bay North. 3 points, Marco Ventimiglio, 2 points Coach Tebeau said the Bulldogs and Carson Kohl, 2 points. were led by Blake Woodward, 12 The Romeo Middle School 7th points, Josh Skelly, 6 points, Ty Mess- boys basketball team lost to Iroquois ner, 4 points, Eddie Fines, 3 points and Middle School by a score of 41 to 310 Sean Repshas, 1 point. Attention parents and coaches:

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