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VOLUME 107, NUMBER 35 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 75 CENTS ~ 16 PAGES - 1 SUPPLEMENT Thumb judges organizing DWI court by Tom Montgomery tage of those revisions. system has relied on the threat of ence of alcohol and/or a controlled Recent changes in the law have Editor Thanks to a $255,000 grant from monetary penalties and incarceration substance and are diagnosed as being made such programs uniquely attrac - the State Court Administrative to deter criminal behavior. For substance-dependent — not merely tive to rural areas, according to The Thumb’s trial courts are about Office (SCAO), the Tuscola, Huron crimes that are motivated by a sub - abusive. Individuals admitted to the Tuscola County Chief Judge Pro to embark on a cooperative experi - and Sanilac County trial courts are stance abuse problem, this hasn’t program will be required to attend Tempore Amy Grace Gierhart, who ment that will give them tools out - organizing what will be called the worked very well. Problem-solving group and individual counseling ses - serves as circuit court judge in the side of the traditional fines and jail Thumb Regional DWI Court. courts give us more tools to get peo - sions, go to support group meetings, county. time to encourage those convicted of The SCAO is funding four pilot ple the treatment they need and make get tested for drug and alcohol use The motor vehicle code was recent - drunken driving to turn over a new programs in Michigan. They are them productive members of socie - multiple times each week, and ly amended to allow courts with leaf. attempting, for the first time, to bring ty.” appear before the judge running the DWI programs to issue a restricted According to Tuscola County Chief DWI courts to rural parts of the state The Thumb Regional DWI Court program every two weeks for a driver’s license to program partici - Judge Kim David Glaspie, changes on a regional, multi-county basis. will be a cooperative program of the review hearing. pants, Gierhart said, noting such in the law are giving trial courts new “‘Problem-solving’ courts are real - circuit and district courts in all three At the review hearings, each pro - licenses enable program participants tools to address the problem of ly changing the way the criminal jus - counties, with Tuscola County serv - gram participant’s progress over the to go to and from program activities, motorists who drive under the influ - tice system does business,” ing as the coordinating court. previous two weeks will be consid - which include work, community ence of alcohol and/or drugs, and the explained Glaspie, Tuscola County’s The program targets individuals ered individually, with rewards and service, or school in addition to the trial courts in Tuscola, Huron and veteran district court judge. who plead guilty to driving while punishments being handed out based counseling, drug testing and review Sanilac counties are taking advan - “Traditionally, the criminal justice impaired (DWI) or under the influ - on the participants’ behavior. Please turn to page 6. Cops wrangle Snover man cattle rustlers faces several thanks to tip felony counts by Tom Montgomery from citizen Editor The Sanilac County man who by Tom Montgomery threatened to end Editor his own life after allegedly break - An anonymous Thumb resident ing into an heard Sanilac County Sheriff Garry Argyle Township Biniecki’s call for the public’s help home and steal - in tracking down the individuals ing a rifle and responsible for rustling nearly a handgun last dozen cattle last month in Sanilac week has been County’s Greenleaf Township. formally Everett Hartwick And, thanks to that individual’s call arraigned in Sanilac County District to the authorities, suspects were recently arrested and the young Please turn to page 8. bovines recovered, Biniecki reported over the weekend. According to reports, the thieves State court struck during the evening/early CASS CITY JUNIOR-Senior High School students gathered for a special morning hours of Oct. 29-30 in the 4000 block of Cumber Road and the assembly Monday, Veterans Day. Students and staff members alike welcomed re-appoints 5000 block of Cass City Road. area veterans, honored their contributions and treated them to breakfast. Stolen were several black and white chief judge Holstein cattle ranging in age from 5 to 8 weeks. by Tom Montgomery Biniecki reported Saturday that Editor three male suspects ranging in age A hero’s welcome from 29 to 66 from the Cass City and The Michigan Supreme Court has Gagetown areas had been arrested re-appointed veteran Tuscola County for the theft and were in custody at District Court Judge Kim David the Sanilac County Jail pending Cass City students honor local veterans Glaspie as the county’s chief judge. arraignment. by Tom Montgomery ment of essay winners. The school “exploratory” classes. Glaspie’s next 2-year term will Biniecki said a subject who wished Editor then treated the veterans present to Then-teacher Ron Lomasney, a vet - begin Jan. 1, 2014. to remain anonymous called Sanilac breakfast. eran and later commander of Cass In a news release issued by the County Central Dispatch Saturday Monday belonged to all of this Seventh and eighth grade students City VFW Post 3644, helped to state’s high court, Chief Justice and shared what he or she knew nation’s veterans. It’s a lesson Cass recognized as winners in the local expand the Veterans Day observanc - Robert P. Young Jr. called the chief about the crime. “The caller was City students and staff members took VFW Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest, es by inviting veterans to the schools judge appointees “judicial leaders” able to provide deputies with two to heart early this week, just as they with a theme of “What Patriotism and incorporating musical presenta - who will further the Supreme separate locations in Tuscola County have on Nov. 11 for the past several Means to Me”, were Jaclyn Palmer, tions, poster contests and essay writ - Court’s goals of improving public where the calves were located, as years. Shane Hoppe, Rebecca Morrish, ing into the programs, she said. service, more efficient courts, and well as the names of those involved,” Students and school officials alike Jared Blattner, Claire Kausch and “At different times the local post greater innovation, including he added. gathered for a flag-raising ceremony Katerina Halvorson. would place some of the large flags increased use of technology. “Acting on the information, person - first thing Monday, followed by an Local high school winners in the at the junior high school,” Keroson Starting in 2011, the Supreme Court nel from the Sanilac and Tuscola assembly in which they personally Voice of Democracy Scholarship added. “This tradition of hosting and began requiring candidates for chief County sheriff’s offices responded to thanked a number of area residents Program, with a theme of “Why I’m inviting the local veterans to our judge to submit applications detail - the locations provided and were able for their service to their country. Optimistic About Our Nation’s schools has been continued yearly ing their goals for their courts, to recover all 11 calves stolen in the The observance included watching Future”, were Kayla Zmierski, Katie with some variations. In years past, Young explained. He noted chief two separate incidents reported on a video, introducing and honoring House and Anna Bagnall. our veterans visited classrooms and judges oversee their courts’ internal operations, finances, case manage - Please turn to page 2. local veterans, and the announce - Teacher Mary Keroson, who also answered questions from students.” serves as seventh/eighth grade stu - Keroson noted that last year, when ment, work assignments and more. dent council co-advisor, said the tra - the seventh and eighth grades were “Being a chief judge is a demand - dition of honoring veterans during moved to the high school building, ing job; it requires leadership, vision school assemblies dates back to the the seventh and eighth grade student and administrative skills,” Young 1990s and was spearheaded by a said in the news release. “In making group of instructors who taught Please turn to page 6. Please turn to page 2. Revive pays off building note A step in faith gives Cass City ministry a permanent home by Tom Montgomery Editor
Revive Ministries officials say a step in faith and overwhelming community support enabled them Giddyup! to recently pay off the note on their Main Street building, just CASS CITY teacher Adam Dorland eyes the basket while three years after signing the origi - nal purchase agreement. fending off a defender during Friday night’s donkey basket - “This was a huge step out in faith ball action at Cass City Junior-Senior High School. The for everyone involved,” com - mented Jaime Fritz of Revive PAID IN FULL – Revive Ministries officials in Cass City fundraiser was sponsored by the Cass City PTO, which Ministries. “Our donors helped reported an attendance of roughly 620 people and proceeds us get in the door, and Thumb recently paid off the note on their Main Street building, totaling about $3,500, which the parent-teacher organiza - National Bank stepped out with us just 3 years after signing the original purchase agree - by providing our financing.” ment. Pictured above are Jenny Hudson of Revive tion uses to support the local school system with grants for Originally established by the field trips and transportation costs as well as various class - (right) and Cindy Kruse, representing Thumb National room projects and supplies. (Related photo, page 16) Please turn to page 2. Bank. PAGE TWO CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN Open house to welcome doctors
Caro Community Hospital (CCH) ticed for 19 years in Sebewaing with care for patients at the Caro Medical is inviting members of the public to his wife, Dr. Cheryl Canfield, who is Clinic. She is a North Branch native an open house to welcome two new also an osteopathic physician. He who has worked for the McLaren healthcare providers to the CCH has served as president of the hospital system in the region. She family. Michigan Osteopathic Association received her nursing diploma from The event, slated for Tuesday, Nov. and is currently a member of its Hurley Medical System and her 26, from 5 to board of directors. MSN from Michigan State 6:30 p.m., University. The mother of 15-year- will give Dutcher, a board-certified family old twins, she worked as a nurse for community nurse practitioner, is also providing 21 years. members an opportunity to meet Dr. Edward “Ned” Canfield, Find the Service or Product D.O., and Tami You Need in This.... Dutcher, Dr. Edward “Ned” F.N.P-B.C. Canfield, D.O. Hors d’oeuvres prepared by the CCH dietary staff will be served, and piano music will be provided by Action Guide Pamela Sutherland-Karpovich of Caro. Dr. Canfield, a Sebewaing resident, is an osteopathic physician who is SERVICE board-certified in family practice. He is serving patients part-time at the Caro Medical DIRECTORY Clinic (a HOME DECORATING & REPAIR SERVICE service of Caro Community Hospital), ● ● providing a Brittany Osantowski and Cory Haag physician presence dur - ● ● Tami Dutcher, FNP ing hours that PLAIN tÇw YtÇvç DECORATING are convenient to CMC patients. Dr. Canfield received his education HunterDouglas at Lake Superior State College and at Michigan State University’s College ● ● ● of Osteopathic Medicine. He prac - Paint Wallpaper Flooring & Repair Window Treatments Custom Framing ●Color Consultations ● Rug BInding ● Ms. Virginia Haag (Nauka) of Cass Brittany is the daughter of James Revive paid in full Select Antiques Framed Art City announces the engagement of Osantowski of Ubly and Rick and Preserve your her son Cory Haag, to Brittany Brenda Wilfong of Snover. Brittany Continued from page one. memories with our Osantowski. Cory is also the son of is a 2006 graduate of Ubly custom framing Brian Haag of New Hudson. Community Schools. She is Cass City Missionary Church, employed at Millennium Steering as Revive Ministries is a non-profit Cory is a 2006 graduate of Cass a front desk receptionist. organization whose focus is serving (989) 872-4411 City Public Schools. He is employed These two live in Argyle and are the community through food distri - at Valley Enterprises as a Hi-Low planning their wedding for June of butions, the sale of affordable cloth - 6455 Main St., Cass City, MI 48726 driver. next year. ing and housewares, family-centered community outreach events, and www.plain-fancydecorating.com tutoring services. Glaspie re-appointed chief judge The group’s food pantry and thrift store was previously located in the Continued from page one. representing citizens in the Cass City call center building just west of the Professional and Business area. McDonald’s restaurant in town, but these appointments, my fellow jus - Of the 148 chief judges recently the arrangement wasn’t permanent. tices and I look for all of these qual - appointed by the Michigan Supreme “Due to circumstance beyond our ities, plus practical, innovative ideas Court, 46 — including Glaspie — control, in August 2010 Revive about improving the courts. Our will oversee more than one trial found itself in need of a new loca - chief judges have to be committed to court in their judicial circuits, tion,” Fritz noted. “At that time we the goal of courts working smarter according to Young. DIRECTORY had limited funds and really weren’t for a better Michigan.” “Increasingly, circuit, probate and sure what we were going to do in ACCOUNTANTS OPTOMETRISTS Glaspie, a lifelong Cass City area district courts in the same judicial order to continue on. resident and former attorney, was circuit are consolidating some func - “By September, an interest arose in Anderson, Tuckey, appointed to the bench in 1990. tions and administration for the former Burkhart Plumbing build - EYECARE A 1973 Cass City High School ing. It was the perfect location and Bernhardt & Doran, P.C. graduate, he attended the University greater efficiency and savings,” he Certified Public Accountants setup — our dream setting,” Fritz Gary Anderson, CPA & EYEWEAR of Michigan, and after graduating he said. “The Supreme Court not only recalled. “Well, after reality set in, Jerry Bernhardt, CPA completed his legal training at the encourages but drives this move - we all had a good laugh at each other Thomas Doran, CPA F O• PrRofes sEionVal eEye eRxamYs ONE Thomas Cooley Law School in ment, in part by appointing a single for even thinking we could someday Valerie Hartel, CPA • Prescriptions filled Lansing in 1980. Glaspie then oper - chief judge for multiple courts, be able to afford that location. Yet, Terry Haske, CPA • Large selection of frames ated his own legal practice for about rather than a separate chief judge for Laura Steffen, CPA • All types of contacts somehow throughout the next sever - David Ondrajka, CPA 10 years. He also served two terms every circuit, probate and district al weeks, thoughts and reminders • No-line bifocals as a Tuscola County commissioner, court.” Jamie Peasley, CPA • Glasses repaired kept drawing our attention back to Angela Burnette, CPA • Blue Cross & VSP participant this property. Nicholas Jablonski, CPA Deputies wrangle cattle rustlers “As we continued to pray for direc - 715 E. Frank St., Caro DAVID C. BATZER II, O.D. Phone 673-3137 Professional Eye Care tion, we felt as though God was Sheriff’s Department, Michigan telling us that we needed to take a 6261 Church St., Cass City 4672 Hill St., Cass City Continued from page one. Phone 872-3730 State Police - Caro Post and the step in faith and trust Him on this 872-3404 Oct. 30,” said Biniecki, who noted 2956 Main St., Marlette Gagetown Police Department assist - one,” she continued. “After much Phone 635-7545 Bad Axe 269-7263 further investigation led to arrests ed Sanilac deputies. more prayer and several meetings Saturday and Sunday. “This case is “I am happy that someone came and discussions, we decided to take on-going and additional arrests are forward with information, assisting that step.” CHIROPRACTORS PRINTING SERVICE expected to be made as the investiga - us in bringing the suspects to jus - Ministry officials then turned to the tion continues.” tice,” Biniecki said. “Our citizens’ community that they had worked to Officers from the Sanilac County input and support is key to what we support — and that had supported Drug Task Force, Tuscola County do.” them since Revive was founded — sending letters to churches, profes - CASS CITY sional organizations, businesses and a number of individuals, seeking the CHRONICLE financial support necessary to pur - • Business Cards chase their “dream building”. • Invitations • Flyers “How crazy that letter must have • Brochures • Booklets seemed,” Fritz said. “We had seem - ingly no assets to stand on, yet we 6550 Main St. (were) asking for donations to pur - Cass City, MI 48726 chase a storefront with an $80,000 price tag. By the end of October — (989) 872-2010 one short month later — $30,000 in pledges towards our down payment had come in if we could get the loan VETERINARIANS approved. So, we packed up with our $8,000 in cash and (the) $30,000 in pledges and headed to the bank to INSURANCE ALL PETS ask for a mortgage.” Revive officials signed a purchase VETERINARY CLINIC P.C. agreement on the property, and by Dec. 28 they were signing on the Thumb Insurance Susan Hoppe D.V.M. loan. Agency, Inc 4438 S. Seeger St. “At that point we really did not Your hometown independent Phone 872-2255 know how much revenue the store insurance agent for: would generate, and if it would be enough to cover all of our operating • Term & Universal Life expenses. The only thing we knew • Auto • Home was this: if God made the seemingly • Business •Health impossible happen by way of our INSURANCE PROTECTION PLACE YOUR new building, He surely had a plan IS OUR BUSINESS for Revive’s future,” Fritz said. “We want to be your agent” In March 2011, the local ministry Agents: AD HERE opened its new store at 6400 Main Jim Ceranski ~ Pat Stecker Cathy Stacer St., Cass City, and held its first 6240 W. Main St., Cass City, MI 48726 monthly food pantry. 989-872-4351 “And true to His promises, we can trust God in this,” Fritz said. “He has been so faithful and provided for Knights CALL our every need during the three years that has brought us to this day. Insurance “The community has continued to (989) 872-2010 support the food pantry program Agency abundantly, and the store has proven itself to provide a steady income FOR DETAILS! which covers all of our expenses.” 872-5114 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 PAGE THREE Slices of Life by Jill Pertler Becoming a breadwinner
I’ve never been much of a breadwinner. Heck, the frozen bread section and paused. Temptation I’m not much of a bread baker, and possess neither hovered, whispering in my ear, but after much con - the mixing nor measuring skills required to take sternation, I managed to maneuver my cart over to home any ribbons from any country fair. My the baking aisle. I grabbed a multi-pack of yeast and youngest son, however, thinks otherwise. In his headed toward the check out with as much optimism Clarke Haire Tom Montgomery eyes, I am not only a breadwinner; I am a bread as a gal can muster with a breakfast of heavy, Publisher Editor champion. peanut-butter-laced hockey pucks digesting in her His beliefs stem from one simple truth: for the stomach. last three years, I have been living a lie. I’m relieved to report my second attempt turned out My deception started out small, as most lies do, more edible than the first. I’ve since baked another Thumb’s judges on but over time it expanded until it had doubled in successful loaf along with two batches of from- size. I entered the soon-to-be-sticky situation with scratch biscuits. I’m on my way to becoming the the best of intentions – as an innocent volunteer mom some people in my house believe me to be. the right track here during bread-making day in my son’s third grade Or, perhaps I already am. My adventures in the classroom. Ever since that fateful event, he has kitchen have taught me making bread from scratch believed I have the ability to make bread. From isn’t needed – or kneaded – to make me a good We recently utilized this space to applaud Tuscola scratch nonetheless. mom. Not really. My son doesn’t love me because I County Circuit Court Judge Amy Grace Gierhart’s Since I am an imperfect mom, I have done noth - bake him bread. He loves me because I am his mom. ing to correct his misconception. There was only In turn, I enjoy doing nice things for him because he efforts to take advantage of a program that offers one way for me to pull off this magnificent – albeit is my son. It’s as simple as that. Sometimes the some non-violent offenders an alternative to prison dishonest – feat. biggest and most important lessons in life are sim - that could make the difference between a productive I cheated. ple. Learning them makes one a true breadwinner – Not right away. At first I tried. I really tried to whether you bake bread, or not. life in society and a more extensive criminal record. make bread with my own two hands, but all I got --- At the time, Gierhart had announced plans to par - from my efforts was the equivalent of baked floury Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated colum - ticipate in the Tri-County Community Adjudication hockey pucks. nist, playwright and author of “The Do-It- After numerous trials (and failures) I got tired of Yourselfer’s Guide to Self-Syndication” You can Program, also known as TRI-CAP. The program feeding my family inedible bread and did what no read more columns at the Slices of Life page on operates as an alternative to traditional incarcera - mom is ever supposed to do; I gave up. I bought a Facebook. tion by placing eligible defendants in a secure custo - package of the frozen bread dough, baked it and served it up at suppertime. I wasn’t even planning dial environment while receiving intensive counsel - on taking credit for the beautifully browned loaf of ing and other services designed to address serious sustenance, but my son gazed at me with his big mental health and/or substance abuse issues. blue trusting eyes and said, “See mom, I knew you The cost to taxpayers is roughly half of prison time could learn to make bread if you tried hard Rabbit Tracks enough. It’s just like you tell me about working by Clarke Haire — about $47.50 a day compared to $95 a day. hard at school.” Oh my. Now, the trial courts in Tuscola County as well as And with that, the story of me being a from- those in Huron and Sanilac counties are working scratch baker emerged like that tiny mustard seed. (And anyone else he can I am not proud. My lack of truthfulness – not to get to help) together to shift the emphasis from punishment alone mention bread-making skills – has weighed heavy to rehabilitation for those whose decision to drive on me. A couple of weeks ago I decided it was under the influence of liquor and/or controlled sub - time to wipe the pastry board clean and begin anew. Former Cass City resident Lauren Piontkowski, stances in the Thumb stems from addiction. You might think this meant fessing up to my kid. now of Sylvan Lake, Mich., was among the estimat - ed 50,000 runners who recently took part in this Again, we couldn’t support this concept more, large - Naw. Instead, I returned to the world of flour and year’s New York Marathon, and she did more than ly because the statistics have shown time and time yeast, anxious to get my hands dirty. I had a need compete – she finished among the top third of the to knead and my resolve was rising; I vowed to get participants. She completed the marathon – all 26 again that the threat of incarceration isn’t preventing it right this time. miles and 385 yards of it – in four hours. chronic substance abusers from getting behind the My first attempt at “very easy yeast rolls,” A 1976 Cass City High School graduate, wheel. Likewise, punishment alone hasn’t proven to appeared promising at the start. The ingredients Piontkowski is the daughter of Bert and Holly combined to resemble dough (always a positive Althaver of Cass City. be a deterrent when it comes to committing a laundry sign), which grew to twice its size. Next, the list of other crimes stemming from addiction. recipe called for the mixture to be punched down ********** Under the latest plan, the district and circuit courts and allowed time to expand again. While punching seemed an awfully violent food preparation tech - Kari VerEllen, 4-H administrative assistant, MSU Extension, asks all 4-H families to join the Huron in Tuscola, Huron and Sanilac counties will cooper - nique, I did as I was told. Unfortunately, my dough County Toys for Tots Benefit Pasta Buffet taking atively establish what will be called the Thumb was deader than a hockey puck and failed to rise place Monday, November 18 at the Pasta House Regional DWI Court. again. Ballroom in Kinde. The event will start at 4 p.m. In a nutshell, the program will target individuals The next morning at the grocery store, I passed and run until 7 p.m. Cost for adults is a $10 donation or a $10 gift for a who plead guilty to driving while impaired (DWI) or U.S. Rep. Candice Miller needy child; children 10 and under is a $5 donation under the influence of alcohol and/or a controlled or a $5 stocking stuffer. Buffet to include: Tortellini 1034 Longworth House Offc. Bldg. Pesto Alfredo, Spaghetti, Mostacolli, different substance. Those accepted into the program are Washington, D.C. 20515 sauces, 3 salads, bread & butter and beverages. required to attend counseling and support meetings, (202) 225-2106 All donations will be used to buy needy Huron candicemiller.house.gov County children toys for Christmas. If you cannot undergo frequent drug testing, and may be issued Contact attend and would like to make a donation, please restricted driver’s licenses to participate in those your elected U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee contact Toys for Tots Coordinator Kelly Leavine at 989-269-6500. activities as well as travel to and from school, work officials 327 Cannon House Offc. Bldg. and/or community service activities. Washington, D.C. 20515 ********** As an added safety measure, offenders who receive (202)225-3611 President Barack Obama There is also a benefit dinner planned for Tom a restricted license will be required to have an igni - White House State Sen. Mike Green Burns at the Cass City Junior/Senior High School on tion interlock installed on their vehicles, which 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW November 24 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. 1010 Farnum Building The spaghetti dinner benefit will help Tom, who is requires them to blow into a breathalyzer to confirm Washington, D.C. 20500 P.O. Box 30036 awaiting a liver transplant, keep truckin’, according sobriety before a vehicle will start. http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ Lansing, MI 48909-7536 to Nick Moyer, a spokesman for the event. [email protected] Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children 5 to 12 years The goal of the new regional court, of course, is to Gov. Rick Snyder of age, and free to kids under the age of 5. give these offenders the chance and means to address State Capitol Building (517) 373-1777 The event will include a silent auction, 50/50 raffle their addictions and get their lives back on track and Lansing, MI 48909 and bake sale. In addition, the Good Shepherd www.mich.gov State Rep. Terry Brown Church choir will perform. Call Kathy Wright at out of the criminal justice system. S1188 House Office Building 989-872-2148; ext. 3521 for more information. Keep in mind, this new initiative specifically targets U.S. Sen. Carl Levin P.O. Box 30014 individuals who are diagnosed as being substance- SR-269 Russell Building Lansing, MI 48909-7514 ********** Washington, D.C. 20510 [email protected] dependent — not just abusive. In other words, the levin.senate.gov/contact/incex.cfm Tyler Perry says you may know the 8th annual Cass (517) 373-0476 (202) 224-6221 City Lighted Christmas Parade will be held on program isn’t a “get out of jail free” card for those Saturday, December 7 at 6 p.m. What you may not who simply pick the wrong night to have a few too U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow Tuscola County know, however, is that Chronicle Editor Tom many and then get behind the wheel of their vehicle. 133 Hart Building Board of Commissioners Montgomery will serve as this year’s parade grand 207 E. Grant St. marshal. Common sense is still required here, and we believe Washington, D.C. 20510 He was selected because of his many years of ded - the Thumb’s judges are using plenty of that vital com - [email protected] Caro, MI 48723 icated coverage of life in the Cass City area, accord - (202) 224-4822 modity with this new regional court project. (989) 672-3700 ing to Perry.
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PAGE FOUR CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN In Tuscola County’s Almer Township Five injured in 2-vehicle crash by Tom Montgomery Skrent, who said the head-on crash Skrent noted Blunt had 3 passen - Deadline for submitting items in the calendar Editor occurred on M-24 near Biebel Road. gers and all suffered injuries and “(Deputies) found that a vehicle were transported to area hospitals by is the Friday noon before publication. Tuscola County Sheriff’s deputies driven by Elizabeth Dewald, 91 MMR Ambulance personnel. He responded to a 2-vehicle traffic crash years old, from Akron, was going said Dewald was airlifted from the Wednesday, November 13 that left five people injured last week eastbound on M-24 when, for an scene by Flightcare Helicopter. Spoonfuls of Plenty FREE Community Meal, 4-6 p.m., LeeRoy Clark in Almer Township. unknown reason, the driver crossed The Caro Police and Fire depart - the centerline,” Skrent said. “It then ments along with Akron police and Building, 435 Green St., Caro. Open to anyone wanting a hot, home-style The accident was reported at about struck a westbound vehicle driven by troopers from the Michigan State 2:18 p.m. Tuesday, according to Robert Blunt, 80 years old, from Police post in Caro assisted deputies meal. Tuscola County Undersheriff Glen Sebewaing.” at the scene. Pork chop dinner with all the trimmings, served family style promptly at noon at the Cass City United Methodist Church, located at 5100 Ceme - Thumb counties awarded grants tery Rd. Cost is $7.00. For takeouts, call 872-4604 and pick up between State Rep. Terry Brown (D-Pigeon) ments and additions to the Huron “It is always great to be recognized 11 a.m. and 12 noon or after 12:30 p.m. on the day of the dinner. recently praised the Michigan County Fairgrounds for RV pedestal for promoting and doing great Department of Agriculture for its placement and related electrical things,” Brown commented. “In a Thursday, November 14 selection of the Huron Community work. Tuscola County, meanwhile, time of limited resources, I am proud AA meeting, 7-8 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cass City. For Fair Association and Tuscola County has been awarded $3,500 for its that our area once again is being as grant recipients. recycling platform as part of the entrusted with grants that will more information, call (989) 553-5932. The fair association will receive Michigan Department of enhance the things being done in the $20,000 in funding for improve - Caregiver Connection, 3:30 p.m., Country Gardens, Scheurer Hospital, Agriculture’s Clean Sweep Program. Thumb.” Pigeon. For more information, call Marie at (989) 453-5222. Circuit court news Friday, November 15 Fish & Chicken Dinner, 4-7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, Cass City. Adults $8; children $4; under 10 FREE. Several charged with felonies
Senior Citizen Movies, 1:30 p.m., Rawson Memorial District Library. The following people appeared in uled. ethnic intimidation May 14 in Arbela Tuscola County Circuit Court last *Kelly L. Tank, 32, Sandusky, Township, and to one count of Saturday, November 16 week on various criminal charges: pleaded guilty to one count of attempted abandoning/cruelty to 10 AA meeting, 10-11 a.m., St. Joseph Church, 4960 N. Ubly Rd., Argyle. *Phyllis M. Packer, 44, Detroit, assaulting, resisting or obstructing a or more animals and two counts of pleaded no contest to a charge of police officer Sept. 2 in Almer assaulting, resisting or obstructing a (Meeting will be held in the hall next to the little stone church). identity theft in October 2012 in Township. police officer June 30 in Arbela Almer Township. A pre-sentence investigation was Township. Monday, November 18 ordered and bond was continued at A pre-sentence investigation was Alcoholics Anonymous, “Monday at a Time,” 8 p.m., Parkside Cafe, A pre-sentence investigation was $5,000. Sentencing is to be sched - ordered and bond was continued at a ordered in the case and bond was uled. combined $3,500. Sentencing is to 2031 Main St., Ubly. For more information, call Angela R. at (989) 658- continued at $10,000. Sentencing is *Randy M. Bamford, 39, be scheduled. to be scheduled. Millington, pleaded no contest to *Krystal F. Erber, 28, Clio, pleaded 2319. *Tiffany L. Szagesh, 23, charges of attempted possession of a no contest to one count of attempted AA meeting, 7-8 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cass City. For Millington, pleaded guilty to two controlled substance and possession abandoning/cruelty to 10 or more counts of stealing/retaining a finan - of marijuana June 4 in Arbela animals and two counts of attempted more information, call (989) 553-5932. cial transaction device without con - Township. assaulting, resisting or obstructing a sent of the device holder July 2-4 in A pre-sentence investigation was police officer June 30 in Arbela Tuesday, November 19 Vassar. ordered and bond was continued at Township. Al-Anon meeting, 7 p.m., St. Francis Parrish, Pigeon. A pre-sentence investigation was $3,000. Sentencing is to be sched - A pre-sentence investigation was ordered and bond was continued at uled. ordered and bond was continued at Parkinson’s Support Group meeting, 1:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, $2,000. Sentencing is to be sched - *Dana J. Erber, 39, Clio, pleaded no $2,000. Sentencing is to be sched - uled. contest to one count of attempted uled. Bad Axe. For more information, call Kim at 1-800-843- 6394 or An - *Jason M. Fraley, 26, Millington, nette at (989) 864-3779. pleaded guilty to a charge of jail escape while awaiting trial on a Ubly Lions Club meeting, 7 p.m., T.V.O. Hall, Ubly. Pot luck fur - felony Aug. 25-27 in Caro. nished. Everyone welcome. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered. Sentencing is to be sched - Saturday, Nov. 23 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Participating Businesses: Alley Cat Angels Captured by Christine Cass City Antique Mall Charmont Cherished Treasures Crafts & Gifts CK Graphics Fairway Hometown Pharmacy Special Scents Studio 81 Videomation VIP and more to come!
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I’m rarely tempted by those frequent and often silly television com - 5 YEARS AGO (2008) He saw the head sticking out of the will celebrate her 100th birthday mercials pitching everything from miracle rags that wash, wax and re- brush and hit it in the neck from Wednesday, Nov. 20. The small, about 20 yards away. It ran 40 yards paint your car in one swipe, to those handy dandy veggie The Bulldogs captured the Class D frail, almost blind mother of eight district volleyball title in Owendale and dropped. attributes her longevity to “good liv - shredders/slicers/choppers/mincers/etc. Thursday with a 4-game decision Millennium Industries’ president ing.” She has 17 grandchildren and But I’ll admit I was really tempted to “call now” the other night after over NCTL-N champion North and several employees recently 15 great-grandchildren. Her husband learning about a product called “Mr. Lid”. Huron. The team members are: Katie joined forces to raise money during a died three years ago at the age of 96. No, I’m not a gadget nut. My motivation had everything to do with Rhodes, Amanda Faist, Lauren fifth annual bowl-a-thon. The group Several newly elected officers and Mandich, Alisha Kovach, Mariah generated nearly $2,000, including a committee heads attended the orga - my approach to putting away clean dishes, in combination with just a Francis, Samantha Radabaugh, company match, that will go to the nizational meeting of the Cass City hint of laziness most guys are born with, and my belief in the old Mandy Muntz, Kelsey Quick, Erika Tuscola County Family School-Community Association adage, “Happy wife, happy life”. Mroz, Christy Schmidt, Amanda Independence Agency and the Tuesday night. They are Mrs. Bob Stay with me on this and it’ll make sense at some point. Woodruff, Kayla Montreuil and Michigan Kids Wish Network. Benkelman, John Scandalios, Jack Miranda Radabaugh. Esau, Cecil Barriger, Mrs. Harold In case you don’t know, I’m the chief cook and bottle washer in my Bransen Stimpfel, 10, of Cass City 25 YEARS AGO (1988) Craig, Bill Leverich and Kenneth house, and I generally keep my kitchen well organized and clean. One recently shot his first rooster pheas - Maharg. exception is a cupboard filled with plastic storage containers and lids. ant with a single shot 20-gauge shot - Over 500 friends and neighbors The Cass City Livestock Club lost The problem is that when I’m done washing and drying these things, gun on state land. He was hunting attended the supper and bake sale the services of Alfred Goodall this with his dad, Tom, brother CarLee, Saturday night at Evergreen School. week when the veteran leader I tend to just open the cupboard door and toss them in (you know, real and his dog, Korah Leigh. They contributed over $5,000 to give resigned after 21 years of service to fast so I can close the door before I’m hit with an avalanche of plas - Travis and Gracie Williams sang George Sangster a financial and the rural youth of the community. tic). “God Bless the USA” during emotional boost. It was a giant lift This drives my wife nuts, especially when she starts looking for the Saturday’s tribute to veterans in Cass for the popular lifelong resident of 100 YEARS AGO (1913) the area, who recently was informed correct lid to go with the container in her hand. For some reason, she City. The children’s uncle, Michael Hoppe, was a Desert Storm vet; that he is suffering from cancer. An old-fashioned blizzard whirled always seems to tackle this challenge when she’s already ticked off another uncle, John Paul Hoppe, is in Senior Sally Brooks, daughter of through the state Sunday afternoon about something else, and digging through this cupboard doesn’t help the Navy and is also an Iraqi War Oscar & Patricia Brooks, was chosen and night, its 50-mile gale piling up her mood. vet; and their aunt, Arlene Hoppe student of the week for her first place big snowdrifts, tearing down, tele - finish at the Frankenmuth debate. This is my cue to leave the kitchen, as I’ve learned over the years that Bozeman, is currently serving in the phone lines, delaying trains and Army. Undefeated in the Thumb B making many highways almost telling her to calm down is, well, never the right thing to say. Conference, the Lakers dominated impassable with big drifts. A score of Enter “Mr. Lid”, introduced during a commercial on the tube the other 10 YEARS AGO (2003) the all-conference football team with ships are reported lost or missing, 22 night. For just $10 (plus $7.98 shipping), I can get 20 plastic storage 9 players on the first teams, includ - bodies have been washed ashore by containers in sizes ranging from 4 to 32 ounces. And get this: these Elisabeth Milligan, 8, Audrey ing 7 on the offensive team. The waves and the death toll on the lakes VanAuken, 8, Brittany Nicol, 11, Hawks were represented by Paul is estimated by marine men to be things have a patented attached lid design! Yup, no more searching for Erin Schuette, 8, and Lauren Tuckey at quarterback and Jeff near 100. lids. Zdrojewski, 11, attended a quilting Dillon at end. They were the league’s From eight acres on his farm 1 ½ Not only that, but we’re also talking easily stackable, class hosted and taught by long-time leading passing duo. Jeff Dillon was miles southwest of Cass City, Levi microwave/dishwasher safe, commercial kitchen quality, and they stay Campbell Elementary School secre - also named honorary captain of the Bardwell raised a $660 crop of sugar tary and avid quilter Michelle defense. The Hawks also landed 4 beets and potatoes. Three acres of sealed! Wow. Zdrojewski. Linda Guza, a special positions on the second team defen - this tract were in potatoes and they Like I said, I tend to avoid these sorts of offers, especially when I’m education teacher at the school, sive unit. Brent Meininger was showed the better results. averaging offered a second set for “just the cost of shipping”. Still, I’m the sort assisted Zdrojewski during the 7- named on the interior line and Scott $110 per acre. Brit Wilson is work - of husband who tries to pick his battles at home carefully, and after week class. Dillon at linebacker. Steve Wright ing on the farm for Mr. Bardwell. Hard to equal is the hunting success and Jason Robertson were named at The electric sign of Middleton’s nearly 32 years of marriage, this is one I could do without every few that Alex Papp, 16, has achieved. In safety. Laker Coach Bill McLellan Candy Land was blown from its fas - months or so. the early gun season for youth he was named coach of the year. tenings by the terrific wind Sunday On the other hand, I could simply suck it up and devote the few sec - shot a 5-point deer. Friday, using his night. In its fall, it crashed through onds it takes to match lids with the corresponding containers before bow and arrow while hunting in the 50 YEARS AGO (1963) the glass in the front door of the neatly stacking them in the cupboard. Shabbona area, he shot another deer. store. The sign itself was but slightly It has a rack with a 15-inch spread. Centenarian-Mrs. Dan Ross, Tyre, damaged and can be repaired. Nah. Think I’ll just let Mr. Lid cover this battle.
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Everybody needs a financial umbrella Investment Accounts to cover unpredicted expenses. Let’s make Anchor Cove Outreach Church Cass City United Methodist Church Good Shepherd Lutheran Church sure you’re protected with a sensible savings 201 E. Sanilac Rd. 6820 E. Main St., Cass City, MI 48726 plan that fits your budget. 5100 N. Cemetery Rd., Retirement Plans Caro, MI 48723 P.O. Box 125, Cass City, MI 48726 872-2770 989-672-2262 872-3422 Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Worship: 11:00 a.m. Bible Class & Sunday School 10:45 a.m. www.anchorcoveoutreachchurch.com (Summer 9:30 a.m.) Pastor: Rev. Steve Bagnall Even the most savvy Sunday School - Sept.-May 9:30 a.m. www.goodshepherdlutherancasscity.webs.com investors wonder Community Dinner - Monthly (2nd Wed. at noon) about how to best Community Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Jackie Roe protect their Independent Fundamental retirement nest egg. 4446 Ale St., Cass City, MI 48726 2896 Cemetery Rd., Cass City, MI 48726 989-872-4088 Evangelical Free Church of Cass City 872-3658 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 6430 Chestnut Blvd., Cass City, MI 48726 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. 872-5060 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Minister: Brad Speirs To find out more Wednesday - Worship 10:00 a.m. Visit our website at: www.novestachurch.org information about Pray/Bible Study & Youth Group 6:00 p.m. Midweek Bible Studies Potter’s House protecting your Biblical Counseling Pastor: Rev. Todd R. Gould Christian Fellowship Church retirement income, call Corner of 6th and Leach, Cass City, MI 48726 6815 E. Cass City Rd . Cass City Church of Christ www.casscityefc.org Cass City , MI 48726 6743 E. Main St., Cass City, MI 48726 872-5186 DAVID A. WEILER Thursday Evening 7:00 p.m. 989-872-2688 Contacts 872-2367 or 872-3136 First Baptist Church Worship Service Sunday 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (Independent, Fundamental) Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Bible Study - Barrier Free Pastor: F. Robert Tucker Sunday 10:00 a.m. & Wednesday 7:00 p.m. 6420 Houghton St., Cass City, MI 48726 St. Pancratius Catholic Church 989-872-3155 4292 S. Seeger St., Cass City, MI 48726 Sunday School All Ages 9:45 a.m. 872-3336 Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Summer Cass City Church of the Nazarene Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Saturday Liturgy 5:30 p.m. DST 6538 Third St., Cass City, MI 48726 Wednesday- Sunday Liturgy 9:00 a.m. 872-2604 or (989) 912-2077 Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Winter Sunday School 10:00 a.m. AWANA Clubs 6:45 p.m. During School Year Saturday Liturgy 4:00 p.m. EDT Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday Teen Club 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday Liturgy 9:00 a.m. Wed. Prayer & Bible Study - Pastor: David G. Hill Pastoral Administrator: & Children’s Activities 6:00 p.m. Website: www.fbccc.us Sr. Maria Dina Puddu MC Pastor: Jerry Harrington Associate Pastor: Judy A. Esckilsen First Presbyterian Church Mizpah Missionary Church Barrier Free 4631 N. Van Dyke, Cass City, MI 48726 State & National Historical Registry Sunday School: 10 a.m. 6505 Church St., Cass City, MI 48726 Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Cass City Missionary Church 872-5400 Wednesday Prayer Group 7-8 p.m. 4449 Koepfgen Rd., Cass City, MI 48726 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Kids’ Club 7-8 p.m. 989-872-2729 Pastor: Dave Blackburn Pastor Dale Bullock 989-325-0736 Worship Service 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Living Word Worship Center Church of God Worship Service 10:50 a.m. Fraser Presbyterian Church 6536 Houghton Street, Cass City, MI 48726 Sunday Evening Service & Youth Group 6:30 p.m. 3006 Huron Line Rd., Cass City, MI 48726 989-872-4637 Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m. 872-5400 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Pastor: Phil Burkett Sunday School - Sept.-May 10:30 a.m. Family Training Hour: Wednesday 7 p.m. www.casscitymc.org Worship Service 9:30 a.m. (including youth and children’s services) Pastor: Dave Blackburn Pastor: Rev. Mark Karwowski Website: www.lwwccog.net Visitors always welcomed... Please join us today! PAGE SIX CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN
Kyle Diaz Nathan and Alex. She is preceded in Center, Kingston Fire and Rescue or City Oil and Gas. Charlie was a life - daughter, Maddie. Charlie is also death by her parents. Kingston Wesleyan Church. time member and current president survived by his sister, Grace Stuart Kyle Robert Diaz of Cass City, age Funeral service were held Monday, Military honors were under the of the Cass City Gun Club. He is a of Deford; brother Robert (Kathy) 22, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, in Kranz Funeral direction of Kingston VFW Post member of the Caro American McPhail of Cass City; many nieces Friday, November 8, 2013, at his Home, Kingston with Debra L. #5317. Family and friends may Legion Post #7. At one time Charlie and nephews. home. He was born May 21, 1991 in Kranz, Funeral Service Celebrant share memories, prayers and stories enjoyed dancing and participated in Charlie was preceded in death by an Sandusky, the son of Kim Diaz. officiating. with the family at www.kranzfuner - several dance competitions. Charlie infant daughter, Cindy; brother, Kyle spent most of his life in Caro. Interment will be in St. Michael alhome.com. was a true supporter of Special Morris McPhail and his parents. In high school he was a part of the Catholic Cemetery, Wilmot. Visitation was held from 2 to 9 p.m. Olympics, attending many events. Funeral service were held Monday, wrestling and football teams. Pallbearers for Ms. Kotsch: Irv Tuesday, November 12, in Kranz He enjoyed gardening, canning, November 11 in Kranz Funeral Following his high school gradua - Gilley, Dan Pohlod, Dan Syms, Jim Funeral Home of Cass City. cooking, fishing and deer hunting. Home, Cass City, with the Rev. tion, he held a variety of jobs in this Olson, Joe Galgoci and Ray Wolak. Arrangements were provided by He taught Hunter Safety for five Jackie Roe of Cass City United area as a machinist, recently with a Memorials may be made to United Kranz Funeral Home of Cass City. generations and was recently recog - Methodist Church officiating. firm in Bay City. Hospice of Marlette Residence nized for his over 25 years of teach - Interment will be in Novesta Center. Family and friends may ing. Charlie worked as a flagman for Township Cemetery. share memories, prayers and stories Charles McPhail Thunder Road Race Track and Honorary pallbearers for Mr. with the family at www.kranzfuner - Owendale Speedway totaling over McPhail: Erica Kolacz, Micaylee alhome.com. Charles A. McPhail, 72, of Cass 35 years. He was a loyal Dale Root, Sam Kolacz, Paige McPhail, Arrangements were provided by City, died with his family by his side Earnhardt fan. Most of all Charlie Kendall Root, Lyndsey Root and Ian Kranz Funeral Home of Kingston. Thursday, November 7, 2013, fol - enjoyed his family. He loved to McPhail; active pallbearers: George lowing a short illness. He was born watch his children and grandchildren Koehler, Jason Root, Charles March 16, 1941 in his grandparents’ participate in their various sports. McPhail, David McPhail, Mike Doral Lawhorn home on the family farm in Charlie is survived by his wife, Kolacz and Mike Proctor. Holbrook to Archie and Martha Joyce; children: Kelly (George Memorials may be made to United Doral Kenneth Lawhorn, 52, of (Brown) McPhail. Koehler) Kratz of Caro, Dawn Hospice of Marlette Residence Gagetown, passed away suddenly He married Joyce Faye Maynard (Jason) Root of Mayville, Charles Center or Family Discretionary Mon., Nov. 4, 2013 at his home. September 7, 1986 in Evangelical (Sharon) McPhail of Lewisburg, Fund. He was born June 10, 1961 in Free Church, Cass City. WV, David McPhail of Cass City, Family and friends may share mem - Ashley, IL, the son of the late Floyd Charlie served in the U. S. Army. Julie (Mike) Kolacz of Deford, ories, prayers and stories with the and Shirley (Marks) Lawhorn. He worked for General Cable for a Jennifer (Mike) Proctor of family at On Nov. 19, 2005 he married the short time and then for Anrod Screen Clarksville, TN; grandchildren: www.kranzfuneralhome.com. former Tonya Haag in Bad Axe. Cylinder in Cass City retiring after Erica, Micaylee, Sam, Paige, Arrangements were provided by He worked as a laborer in the auto - 35 years. He later retired from Cass Kendall, Lyndsey, Ian; great grand - Kranz Funeral Home of Cass City. motive industry. Doral is survived by his wife, During his free time, Kyle enjoyed Tonya, daughter, MacKennzie doing things with his brothers and LeAnn Hawhorn of Gagetown, step- Local historical society sheds sisters, weight lifting, and MMA son, Justin Michael Haag of activities. Gagetown, step-daughter, Alicia Kyle is survived by his mother, Kim Dawn (Daniel Bucholtz) Ford of Bad Diaz and her fiancé, Allan Dadacki, Axe, a granddaughter, Haylee Jade light on the Amish community of Cass City; his siblings, Michael, Bucholtz of Bad Axe, his mother-in- Kelly and Emily Ziegler, all of Cass law, Dawn Haag of Cass City, sis - City; his grandmother, Kathleen ters, Sandra Carter of Bay Port, Editor’s note: We’re reprinting the beside the new school. One located on Pringle Road one Diaz of Cass City; many aunts and Debbie (Dave) Blehm of Kinde, following informational piece from The schools are Hay Creek, Huron half mile west of Germania Road. uncles that include Denise Diaz of Rose (Sam) Soper of Bad Axe, the latest “The Way It Was” newslet - Line, Sunset View, Evergreen The second on Daus Road. Caro, Robin & Joseph Keine of Robin (James) Soper of Harbor ter, with permission from the Cass Parochial, Meadow View and Cedar Shelby Township, James & Tina Beach, Lisa Lawhorn of Ubly, Penny City Area Historical and Genealogy Lane. From The Directory of the Cass Diaz of Caro; several cousins and Lawhorn of Harbor Beach, Kimberly Society. The curriculum in these schools is City Michigan Amish Community, great aunts and uncles. Kyle was (Rick) Clark of Bad Axe and Dawn --- very similar to that of public schools 2011, we find that, although all fam - preceded in death by his grandfather, Lawhorn of Davison, brothers, The Amish movement was started with reading, writing, arithmetic and ilies live on farms, there are a num - James Diaz and his aunt, Kelly Kevin (Don) Lawhorn of MS, Brian in Europe by Jacob Amman (1644- geography. The lessons are adapted ber of occupations they are involved Suzanne (Diaz) Gage. (Ina) Lawhorn of TX and Rickey 1720) from whom the name was to the Amish Community. in. Many over-lap with others. They Funeral services were held Monday, Lawhorn of FL, and many in laws, derived. In many ways it started as a Amish children are expected to pre - are as follows: Farm produce-15, November 11, at the Novesta Church nieces and nephews. reform group within the Mennonite pare for the same occupations as Carpenters-6, Dairy farmers-12, of Christ with the Rev. Brad Speirs Cremation has taken place. A movement as an attempt to restore their parents. The boys and girls fol - Metal workers-1, Tarp shop-1, Pallet officiating. Burial will follow at memorial visitation was held Nov. 9 some of the early practices of the low in the footsteps of their parents. shop-1, Bulk Food store-1, Log Almer Township Cemetery in Caro. at Mulligan’s Irish Links, Cass City, Mennonites. The girls learn the homemaking Rustic furniture-1, Rustic furniture- Those planning an expression of from 10 a.m. until an 11 a.m. service. The first Amish migrated to the skills of their mothers and the boys 1, Bakery-1, Calf farmers-20, Saw sympathy may wish to consider Pastor Steve Bagnall of Good United States starting in the early learn the skills of their fathers. Mill-3, Cabinet shops-1, Logging-4, memorial contributions to the Diaz Shepherd Lutheran Church, officiat - 18th century when many Amish and Children are expected to assume Green House-1, Furniture shop-1, Family Discretionary Fund. ed. Mennonites accepted William Penn’s responsibilities at an early age and Noodle making. Friends may share memories, Memorials may be given to the offer of religious freedom. They set - learn to complete household and thoughts and prayers online at family. tled in what later became farm tasks. As of 2011, when the directory was www.RansfordCollon.com. Please share condolences at Pennsylvania. The first large group Over the years, studies of academic published, there were 103 Amish Arrangements were provided by the www.thabetfuneralhome.com. of Amish arrived in Lancaster achievement have found that Amish families in the Cass City Amish Ransford Collon Funeral Home of Arrangements were provided by County in the 1720s and ‘30s. In school children often fared better on Community. As we researched this Caro. Thabet Funeral Home of Cass City. 1886 a number of Amish families standardized tests than their public information we could not help but migrated from Pennsylvania to Ohio school counterparts. In actuality, the note how very similarly the history LaVerne Gerow with some settling in Geauga reasons for Amish schools’ success of the Amish so closely followed that James Mallory County. are related to the fact that they do not of the very early settlers of Cass LaVerne Lyle Gerow, 91, of Snover, In 1992 an Amish group from have such highly technical equip - City. The first two men to settle in passed away Monday, November 4, James Junior Mallory, 83, of Geauga County, Ohio was scouting ment and must rely on human and the Cass City area in the 1850s were 2013 at United Hospice Residence, Kingston, died following a short ill - to establish a new settlement and community power. Amish schools Hugh Seed and Andrew Walmsley. Marlette, after a long illness. ness Saturday, November 9, 2013 in liked what they saw in the Upper actually serve to strengthen and per - They both migrated from Ireland to He was born July 25, 1922 in United Hospice of Marlette Thumb of Michigan. Some of these petuate that power by teaching the Pennsylvania before moving on to Sparta, the son of the late Guy and Residence Center with his family at people purchased farms and in importance of community to their Michigan’s Thumb. Although both Edith (Abernathy) Gerow. his side. He was born April 19, 1930 March of 1993 Christ Kauffman and children. In doing so, the school pro - of these men were farmers, the On September 30, 1978 he married in his Aunt Annie’s house in Cass family and Andy Miller and family vides students with, not only factual attraction at that time was the lum - the former Margaret Schultz in Mt. City to Jem Jennings and Eva Pearl arrived. Jonas Miller followed in knowledge, but also a firm under - bering industry. They came looking Clemens. (Deneen) Mallory. April and Robert Bender and Joe standing of societal values as taught for land and their first priorities were Verne served in the U. S. Navy dur - He married Beverly Jean Gilmore Kurtz in May. by the teacher, strengthened by stu - that of their faith, the education of ing WWII and in the Coast Guard September 5, 1953 in her parents’ Regular church services were held dent interaction and shown by the their children and their livelihood. Auxiliary. He worked for 30 years at living room in Kingston. They every two weeks. Bishop Eli S. community. We sincerely thank Daniel Yoder the Chrysler Warren Stamping Plant. recently celebrated their 60th wed - Yoder from Geauga County, Ohio The Cass City Amish Community for the information he provided for He is survived by his wife, ding anniversary. came once a month that summer has also established two cemeteries. this newsletter. Margaret, daughters, Evelyn (Jack) Jim served in the U.S. Army during bringing along with him visitors. In Lopo of Greenbush, Maureen the Korean War. He worked for the August, Minister John Kauffman Jr. (John)Bush of Sterling Heights and Tuscola County Road Commission moved in and other families fol - Students, staff honor veterans Janet (Roy) Long of Sterling as a truck driver and heavy equip - lowed. Heights, many grandchildren and ment operator, retiring in 1992 after In the fall of 1998, the church was Continued from page one. young citizens, our students need to great grandchildren, and a brother, many years of service. Jim is a for - divided into 2 districts. Today there get involved in our community and Kenneth Gerow of both Chesterfield mer member of Mt. Moriah Masonic are 5 districts in the Cass City Amish council became involved in keeping gain an understanding of where we and Dexter. Lodge #226 F & AM and a member Community encompassing the town - the tradition alive. came from so they can make the Honoring his wishes, cremation has of Kingston VFW Post #5317. He ships of Grant, Sheridan, Greenleaf, “Tana Shrader and I, along with important decisions in the future. taken place, and no services are regularly attended Kingston Evergreen and Elkland and located Administrator Don Markel and planned at this time. Please share Wesleyan Church. Jim was a mem - in a portion of all three counties of Secretary Kathy Milligan, have been “When my students wrote essays condolences at www.thabetfuneral - ber of Kingston Fire Department for the upper Thumb. actively involved with the planning this year on the theme, ‘What home.com. over 40 years. Jim enjoyed camping Religious services are held every of this event,” she said. “Supt. (Jeff) Patriotism Means to Me’, they were Arrangements were provided by and hunting fox, deer, rabbit and other Sunday at the homes of fami - Hartel is a strong supporter of this thoughtful, and what struck me most Thabet Funeral Home of Cass City. pheasant over the years. lies in each district on a rotating program and makes it possible for was the recognition our youth have Jim is survived by his wife, basis. Weddings are held on Tuesday the school district to honor our local of veterans,” she added. Judith Kotsch Beverly; sons: Gary (Mary Lou) or Thursday. This group is consid - heroes. “Recurrently, I saw students say our Mallory of Kingston, Jeff (Tara) ered to be of the “Old Order” mean - “From my perspective, anything we veterans are real heroes, and a simple Judith Ann Kotsch, 71, of Kingston, Mallory of Kingston; daughter, Trasi ing they more strictly adhere to con - can do to teach our students respect act of kindness directed toward them died Friday, November 8, 2013 in (Garrison) Goforth of Vassar; daugh - servative beliefs. for our veterans and patriotism is was something we all could and United Hospice of Marlette ter-in-law, Renee Mallory of A form of German is spoken in their important,” Keroson said. “As should do.” Residence Center, surrounded and Gagetown; grandchildren: James homes. Children learn to read, write loved by her children. She was born (Linsey) Mallory, Jamie (Mark) and speak English when they begin June 28, 1942 in Detroit the only Tiemeyer, Dustin (Jessie) Mallory, school. English is considered their Judges forming DWI court child of Norman E. and Voletta Derrick Mallory, Jeffrey Mallory, second language. Schools have first E.A.E. (Olson) Thaens. Alexandra Mallory, Courtney through eighth grade. Amish stu - She married Charles S. Kotsch July Mallory, Preston (Andrea) Goforth, dents are not expected to attend high Continued from page one. Gierhart added, “Pairing a restrict - 27, 1966 in Detroit. He died May Tom Goforth, Garrett Goforth, school but rather learn the trade and ed license with the close supervision 26, 1998. Emma Goforth; great grandchildren: skills of their parents. hearings. of the DWI court is a great new Judy attended Detroit Business Kayleb, Madison, Aiden, Kylee and In 1993, the first year of settlement, The restricted license requires par - approach to providing offenders the School. After their children were baby boy Tiemeyer due November there were 9 families with a total of ticipants to have an ignition inter - treatment they need and is our best born, Chuck and Judy moved their 26th; many nieces and nephews; He 40 children of school age. A vacant lock installed in their vehicles. The chance at breaking the downward family to the Kingston area. Judy is preceded in death by his son, Brian classroom at the Holbrook Baptist locks require them to blow into a spiral by rehabilitating them into was a very giving, caring person. Mallory; brothers: Orville J. Church was used for the first term. breathalyzer to confirm their sobri - productive members of society.” She was a wonderful Mom and care - Mallory, Richard Mallory; sisters: A driver with an old school bus was ety before a vehicle will start. giver not only for her own children Marjorie Mallory, Wilma McLellan, hired to transport the students, as “The opportunity to issue restricted Because the program is a collabora - and grandchildren, but also for Dorothy McLellan. some had a distance of 10-12 miles. licenses is a big reason why SCAO tion among courts, prosecutors, law neighbors and their children. Judy Funeral services were held today Before the second term, two new was so enthusiastic to extend this enforcement agencies, local attor - enjoyed being outside working in her (Wednesday), November 13, at 11 school houses had been built on land program into rural areas like the neys and treatment professionals yard and garden tending her flowers a.m. in Kranz Funeral Home Cass provided by families. They were the Thumb,” Gierhart said. “People lose across all three counties, planning and vegetables. She also enjoyed City with Pastor Len Wyatt of Evergreen Parochial and Huron Line their license after enough convic - for the program is ongoing. Glaspie many different crafts including cro - Kingston Wesleyan Church officiat - schools. Four years later 4 more tions, yet that is exactly when it’s indicated that a program coordinator cheting. Judy had a great sense of ing. Interment will take place in schools were constructed. becoming clear that the person needs and case manager have already been humor and didn’t miss an opportuni - Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass The Hay Creek School is located on treatment — and in places without hired, and officials are in the process ty to make a joke. City. Pallbearers for Mr. Mallory: the same site as the public One much public transportation, like the of establishing screening criteria to Judy is survived by her children: Dustin Mallory, Derrick Mallory, Room Country School that was Thumb, no license makes it that identify eligible participants. Charles N. (Victoria Parker) Kotsch Jim Mallory, Preston Goforth, Rick closed when other local students in much harder for the person to get The organizers hope to begin of Kingston, Kristine (Gary) Megge Mallory and Darryl Mallory. the area moved into the Cass City treatment and stay employed, which screening and admitting the first par - of Grand Ledge, Kenneth (Amy) Memorials may be made to United Public Schools. The foundation for makes rehabilitation that much more ticipants to the program in Kotsch of Kingston; grandchildren: Hospice of Marlette Residence the old school can still be seen difficult.” December. CASS CITY, MICHIGAN CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 PAGE SEVEN Children may color and submit one of the ! following pictures to: Cass City Chronicle $ " P.O. Box 115, Cass City, MI 48726. ! $ # Your child’s artwork may appear in an ! upcoming edition. Please submit the following items: child’s name, age, town " and picture of child (optional). $ !
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ALTHOUGH decades old, Guilds’ antique fire truck is in relatively good shape and has already appeared in one area parade — for Cass City High School’s Homecoming. The truck, manufactured in 1942 and purchased by a fire department in South Dakota, came with a bonus antique of sorts; 3 sets of old turnout gear, each consisting of a rubber coat and long bunker boots, which provided little protection from flames compared to today’s modern turnout gear, according to the fire chief. Parade pumper Elkland Township Fire Chief Guilds brings home a 1942 Chevy pumper by Tom Montgomery personal investment for Guilds, who sued the purchase and eventually Editor saw an opportunity to utilize the trailered it home. Snover gunman faces charges antique in conjunction with fire pre - Although its best years have long Continued from page one. While searching in an area along Elkland Township Fire Chief Glenn vention programs as well as share a passed, Guilds’ antique truck is in Freiburger Road, deputies observed Guilds recently shared some exciting bit of fire fighting history in parades relatively good condition. It runs Court. a male walking on the road away news with the members of the Cass throughout the Thumb area in the and most of the “bells and whistles” The suspect, 21-year-old Everett from them, according to the sheriff. City department. coming years. are in working order — those that Tyler Hartwick of Snover, is charged “As they approached they could see “I told the guys I was bringing “I’ve had people who want wed - aren’t are in the process of being with several felonies, including sec - the male had a shotgun in his hands home a new fire truck,” said Guilds, ding pictures with it, graduation pic - repaired. ond degree home invasion, larceny and matched the description of the who was as good as his word; he tures with it,” he said. “I’ll have to learn to drive a stick of firearms, possession of a firearm subject. Deputies cautiously drove delivered a truck alright, but it isn’t The truck wasn’t a planned pur - shift again,” noted the fire chief, who in the commission of a felony, and towards the suspect and began giv - exactly new. In fact, the Chevy chase. pointed out the old truck has a foot assaulting, resisting or obstructing a ing verbal commands to drop the pumper was manufactured in Guilds, who has served on the local starter and lacks many of the stan - police officer. He was also arraigned gun. The subject refused to drop the Chicago — in 1942. fire department for 23 years and is dard features built in to today’s vehi - on a misdemeanor charge of posses - gun and continued walking away,” “At one time in its life, that truck now in his fourth year as chief, cles, such as power steering and sion of a firearm while under the Biniecki reported. was probably the ‘queen bee’ out learned about the vehicle during a power brakes. A push-button on the influence of liquor and/or a con - As Hartwick approached a resi - there, but I don’t think it is any - trip earlier this year when he stopped floor in front of the driver’s seat acti - trolled substance. dence on Freiburger Road, crossing a more,” Guilds joked, referring to the in Roscommon to pay his respects at vates the truck’s siren, which is still Hartwick remains lodged in the ditch and entering the front yard, antique vehicle once owned by the the Michigan Fireman’s Memorial. very much intact. Sanilac County Jail. Initially denied officers continued to order him to Shelby Fire Department in Shelby, Among the names honored on the Like other old fire trucks built years bond, he could now be released if he drop the weapon, and he again S.D. memorial are former Cass City fire - ago, this one has just one windshield can post a $100,000 bond. refused as he approached the front “I think every fire department men Jim Jezewski and Dick Root, a wiper, designed to clear only the dri - His next scheduled court date was a door of the house. should have a parade truck, and it’s former chief and 40-year fire depart - ver’s side portion of the windshield. preliminary examination Tuesday. “The residents of the house were fun to see how they’ve changed,” he ment veteran who passed away But there is air conditioning — well, A tense confrontation between acquaintances of (Hartwick) and one said of his decision to purchase the recently. “Dick was the first chief I if you turn a crank handle that lifts Sanilac County Sheriff’s deputies of the residents ran outside the house vehicle. “They’ve come a long ever had. I learned so much from the windshield up and out. and Hartwick unfolded during the and grabbed the shotgun away from ways, but it’s still the same principle: that man. When he passed away, it afternoon hours of Saturday, Nov. 2, the subject,” Biniecki said. “The they pump water.” hit me pretty hard,” Guilds recalled. Although the paint has faded, after Sanilac County Central subject then reached into his pocket Of course, these days fire fighters Later that day, he said, “We were Guilds doesn’t intend to restore the Dispatch received a call stating a and took something out, and deputies utilize equipment that far exceeds sitting at a restaurant up there, hav - vehicle. “She’s in pretty good shape. man had told his ex-girlfriend that he were unable to see what was in his the capacity and efficiency of their ing a late lunch/early dinner, and I Right now I think I’m just going to was armed with a shotgun and was hands, not knowing if it was the much-older predecessors. saw an ad for it (fire truck) on a bul - leave it as is,” he said. going to shoot himself. stolen handgun. Deputies continued “Our new pumpers hold about letin board.” As for the future, Guilds indicated The 911 call came in at about 3:30 to give him verbal commands to 1,250 to 1,500 gallons of water on Guilds decided to track down the he may decided to sell the truck p.m., according to Sanilac County drop what was in his hand and put the truck — our grass truck holds owner, who resides in Houghton sometime in the future. Sheriff Garry Biniecki, who said his hands up.” 500 gallons. This truck here holds a Lake and had owned the vehicle for “It is an investment for me. I know responding deputies were acquainted maximum of 350 gallons of water, 30 years, using it as a parade truck what it’s worth, I know what I paid with the suspect from a recent inci - Hartwick continued to refuse and and guys used to fight fires with it,” and for fire prevention programs. In for it,” he said. “Somewhere down dent in which he was highly intoxi - walked away from the residence and he added. spite of learning the vehicle was the road, if the (fire department) cated and fought with police. towards some outbuildings, Biniecki The new addition to the fleet stored being stored in Escanaba — a 16- membership wanted to buy it, I’d sell Deputies responded and began continued. inside the Cass City Fire Hall was a hour drive round-trip, Guilds pur - it to them.” gathering information. Witnesses “Deputies were able to make their reported seeing (Hartwick) behind way into a position to deploy a some buildings, walking into a field Taser,” he said. “The Taser success - earlier,” Biniecki said. “Deputies fully subdued the suspect long then learned that the suspect broke enough to place him into custody.” into a local residence, where a shot - Sanilac EMS personnel transported gun and handgun were missing. The Hartwick to McKenzie Memorial suspect sent his ex-girlfriend pic - Hospital in Sandusky to be checked tures of the shotgun and said he out. He was then taken to the would not be found.” Sanilac County Jail.
Ready to roll... ELKLAND TOWNSHIP Fire Chief Glenn Guilds stands next to the 1942 Chevy pumper he recently purchased from a Houghton Lake resident. Guilds plans to use the vehicle, once owned by the Shelby Fire Department in Shelby, S.D., in conjunction with fire prevention programs and as a parade truck. CASS CITY, MICHIGAN CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 PAGE NINE
To Report Your Sports News & Scores contact Publisher Clarke Haire at (989) 872-2010; fax: (989) 872-3810 [email protected] O-G falls short in regional championship In a battle of former North Central “As the score reflected, we battled touchdowns - North Huron with a 76 Warriors enjoying a 34-14 lead. Together they have rewritten the Thumb League foes Friday, host hard but were ultimately out - yard jaunt by Jimmy Viers and North Huron used long third quar - school record book as well as regis - North Huron got the better of Owen- matched, we have 14 players to Owen-Gage on Quinn Smith’s 37 ter touchdown runs from Moore and tering a few entries in the state Gage in an 8-man regional champi - North Huron’s 24, including 13 sen - yard sprint – before Moore ended the Kyle Case to stretch the margin to record book. Beyond their athletic onship football contest. iors. When you have freshmen and scoring in the opening half with only 50-14 on their way to the school’s talent what we’ll miss the most is sophomores matching up with sen - 15 ticks on the clock and the first regional football crown. their leadership. These are two Behind Brandon Moore’s 5 touch - iors who have been On the other young men who are not only great down performance, the Warriors in the weight room sideline, the football players, but also outstanding advanced into this week’s semifinal for 4 years, the Bulldog careers role models,” said Hollocker. round with a 64-22 win. odds are against of Smith and Ben Owen-Gage, meanwhile, will enter you,” said Good come to an Individually for the Bulldogs, a lofty 9-2 record into the history Hollocker. end. Smith had 21 carries for 120 yards books. Adam Retford, 13 “I’m very proud and 2 touchdowns, while sophomore “The game didn’t go our way, but I carries for 111 of our season and quarterback Jake Wright completed couldn’t be prouder of the effort our yards and one what we were 6 of 11 passes for 75 yards. His players put forth. The guys played reception for 5 able to accom - favorite target was Dan Good, who hard to the end and that’s all that I yards, recorded plish in the play - hauled in 3 catches for 53 yards. ask for. North Huron is a very good Owen-Gage’s first offs. We will Defensively, Ben Good was tops for football team,” said Owen-Gage points on the night greatly miss the Owen-Gage with 13 tackles. Dylan Coach Steve Hollocker. with a 4-yard run to game changing Fritz chipped in 8 tackles; Adam Moore raced for 248 on 23 carries, open the scoring in ability of our 2 Retford, 7 tackles; Dan Good, 6 while Kyle Case and Jimmy Case the second quarter. standout seniors, tackles; Brett Morrish, 4 tackles; each added markers to pace the win - The 2 teams Quinn Smith Ben Good Ben Good and David Binder, 4 tackles; Smith, 3 ners. would then trade Quinn Smith. tackles; and Jake Warack, 2 tackles. GTW airs stars Undefeated Greater Thumb West volleyball champ USA dominated the 7-school association all-confer - ence selections with a trio of dream team picks. The Patriots landed junior Erica Treiber and seniors Erika Fritz and Stephanie Neuman on the GTW all- conference first team, along with Bad Axe senior Rachel Breault, Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port senior Ashlyn Albrecht, Vassar senior Allie Legue and Reese senior Paige Gotham. Named to the GTW all-conference second team was Cass City’s Maegan LeValley. The sophomore outside hitter recorded 236 kills, 50 aces and 34 blocks for the Red Hawks. Bad Axe had 3 second team players in senior Lexie Shemka, THE 2013 Cass City Junior High football team compiled an impressive 4-1-1 record. They are: (front, sophomore Natalie Breault and sen - l-r) DeeDee Haley, Ethon Fetterhoff, Wyatt Dickson, Cory Brown, Luke Stern, Jarod Naegele, Hank ior Rebecca Gorkowski, while USA seniors Katie Gremel and Jennifer Janik (row 2) Coach Jim Baker, Anthony Pawloski, Andy Cole, Mike Ziegler, Brendan Hamilton, Cole Winchell and Reese senior Monica Hagen complete the honor squad. Osentoski, Connor Sines, Asst. Coach Brad Langenburg (row 3) Bryce Bukoski, Joe Krol, Austin Players receiving honorable men - Alberts, Jose Alba, Jose Nazario, Garrett Deitering, Zane Wright (back) Nick Perry, Eric Peters, Hunter tion praises included Cass City’s Lauren Potter, Taylor Rasmussen Vaughan, Austin Hull, Reed White and Dalton Powell. and Shania Chambers. Potter, the team’s sophomore setter, registered 640 assists and 65 aces during the campaign. Rasmussen, Cass City bows in district opener also a sophomore, had 173 kills and 9 blocks playing next to LeValley As most expected, Unionville- LeValley with 6 kills, Lauren Potter “It’s unfair when the two top teams year and has to play the number one mostly on the front row. Senior Sebewaing Area (USA) High School with 18 assists and Shania Chambers have to play each other right off the undefeated team right off the bat,” Chambers led the Lady Red Hawks cruised to vic - with 11 digs. bat while on the said Potter. defensively with 404 digs. tory over visit - The district other side of the Other honorable mention choices of ing Cass City loss was frus - draw, 2 of the Playing in the GTW coaches included Bad Axe last week in the trating to worst teams get their final Red junior Sarah Butch; Elkton-Pigeon- opening round Potter. He to battle it out. Hawk volley - Bay Port juniors Brittany Hatfield, of Class C dis - would like to The 2 strongest ball contest Kaitlyn Reinhardt and sophomore trict volleyball see (the blind teams should were seniors Jenna Smith; USA senior Ally action. The draw) changed be playing in Rachel Bartnik, Hoppe and junior Jessica Marker; undefeated to a seeded the finals. Cass Kara Reif, Bay City All Saints seniors Greater Thumb playoff instead City just got Katie Hacker MacKenzie Wenz, Chelsea Casper Shania Chambers West champi - Katie Hacker of a draw. Kara Reif unlucky this Rachel Bartnik and Chambers. and sophomore Paige Judd; Vassar ons recorded straight game decisions sophomore Macy Zwerk and Reese of 25-11, 25-14 and 25-20. seniors Taylor Wallace and Rachel “USA played very well as we knew Bierlein. they could,” said Cass City Coach 2013 GTW All-Conference Football Bill Potter. “We got off to a slower than average start, probably due to Van Auken’s nerves which seemed to get into Offense Defense most of our heads, and although I don’t usually like to admit, mine too swim career maybe a little.” USA, meanwhile, started strong. ends Saturday But in the third set seemed to leave the door a little open as Cass City The Caro High School swim team was beginning to settle in. finished with its best showing in 19 “In the third set we scored enough years of competition over the week - to see the finish line only to have end at the ISC Championship held at USA stay ahead and reach the 25 Standish Sterling High School. points needed for the win,” said Coach Woody Crutchfield says Potter. Cass City senior Audrey Van Auken Recording team highs for Cass City played a big role in his team’s suc - individually were Taylor Rasmussen cess. with 7 kills and 3 aces, Maegan “Audrey finished her 4-year high school swimming career in fine style. She finished second in the 100 Attention Hunters breaststroke earning first team all- conference. She also was a finalist in the 100 freestyle, the 400 freestyle relay, and earned second team all- conference swimming the breast - stroke leg of the 200 medley relay. “Earlier this season Audrey’s team - mates elected her as a co-captain of the team. Her effort and attitude rubbed off on her younger team - mates and she was an important part of our 3rd place finish,” he said. Cass City students can swim on the Caro High School swim team Be sure to share photos through a cooperative agreement of your hunting success between the districts. Cass City’s Janey Ballard also swam for the Tigers. Good Luck! 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Boys’ Basketball JH Wrestling Dec. 11 ~ Sandusky ~ 5:30 p.m. Nov. 26 ~ 5:30 p.m. Gymnastics Memphis/Vassar/Sandusky Dec. 18 ~ Vassar ~ 6:30 p.m. JH Boys’ Basketball Wrestling Jan. 20 ~ Marlette ~ 5:30 p.m. Home games in bold. Jan. 22 ~ Memphis/Lakers ~ 6 p.m. Admissions: High School - $4.00 Middle School - $3.00 1/2 Season Sport Passes: Family - $55.00 JUNIOR HIGH SPORTS + $5.00 per student JH BOYS’ BASKETBALL JH GIRLS’ BASKETBALL JH WRESTLING All games at 5:30 p.m. All games at 5:30 p.m. 11/9 Mayville 9:00 a.m. 1/13 Memphis 11/4 Memphis 1/15 Vassar 11/13 Lakers/ Brown City /Vassar 5:30 p.m. 11/6 Vassar 11/18 Brown City /Memphis /Sandusky 5:30 p.m. 1/20 Marlette 11/11 Marlette 1/22 USA 11/26 Memphis/Vassar/Sandusky 5:30 p.m. 11/13 USA 12/2 Memphis/ Lakers /Marlette 5:30 p.m. 1/27 Harbor Beach 11/18 Harbor Beach 1/29 Reese 12/4 Mayville 5:30 p.m. 11/20 Reese 12/9 GTC League Meet @Bad Axe 5:30 p.m. 2/3 Memphis 11/25 Memphis 2/5 Vassar 12/2 Vassar 2/10 Marlette 12/4 Marlette 2/12 USA 12/9 USA 2/19 Harbor Beach 12/11 Harbor Beach 2/24 Reese 12/16 Reese Support these local patrons!
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FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is the property during the redemption peri - closed by a sale of the mortgaged prem - Farmington Hills, MI 48335 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 a debt collector attempting to collect a od. ises, or some part of them, at public ven - USBW.002553 FHA Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 debt. Any information obtained will be due, Circuit Court of Tuscola County at 11-13-4 File #431368F01 used for this purpose. If you are in the Dated: 11/13/2013 10:00AM on December 12, 2013 Said 11-13-4 Military, please contact our office at the CitiMortgage, Inc., premises are situated in City of Caro, number listed below. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Tuscola County, Michigan, and are Potestivo & Associates, P.C. described as: LOT 17 AND 35 FEET OF MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester LOT 18, BLOCK 1 OF WESTDALE made in the conditions of a certain mort - Hills, MI 48307 SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE gage made by: Sarah Blossom f/k/a (248) 844-5123 PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN Sarah K Reinbold and Daniel Blossom, Our File No: 13-89807 LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE(S) 24B, Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Wife and Husband to Mortgage 11-13-4 RECORDS OF TUSCOLA COUNTY, Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as STATE OF MICHIGAN. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale nominee for Quicken Loans Inc, its suc - ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR cessors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated Commonly known as 804 Allen St, Caro ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. September 22, 2005 and recorded MI 48723 The redemption period shall WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR - ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN October 6, 2005 in Liber 1056, Page be 6 months from the date of such sale, POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR - 1038 Tuscola County Records, unless determined abandoned in accor - OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned dance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF to: Deutsche Bank National Trust FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the event 600.3241a, in which case the redemption DUTY. YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust this property is claimed as a principal period shall be 30 days from the date of DUTY. 2006-HE1, by assignment dated October residence exempt from tax under section such sale, or upon the expiration of the ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be 18, 2013 and subsequently recorded in 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be Tuscola County Records on which mort - PA 206, MCL .7cc please contact our whichever is later; or unless MCL In that event, your damages, if any, shall rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. gage there is claimed to be due at the office at (248) 844-5123. This firm is a 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is be limited solely to the return of the bid In that event, your damages, if any, shall date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five debt collector attempting to collect a sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 amount tendered at sale, plus interest. be limited solely to the return of the bid Thousand Eight Hundred Eleven Dollars debt. of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been amount tendered at sale, plus interest. and Sixteen Cents ($105,811.16) includ - under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will made in the conditions of a mortgage MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been ing interest 6.375% per annum. Any information obtained will be used be held responsible to the person who made by Amy L Becker and Cari B made in the conditions of a mortgage for this purpose. If you are in the buys the property at the mortgage fore - Becker, wife and husband, original mort - made by Robert Lee Hudson, a Married Under the power of sale contained in said Military, please contact our office at the closure sale or to the mortgage holder for gagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Man and Cynthia Hudson, Husband and mortgage and the statute in such case number listed below. MORTGAGE damaging the property during the Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage made and provided, notice is hereby SALE – Default has been made in the redemption period. for the Huntington National Bank, Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as given that said mortgage will be fore - conditions of a certain mortgage made Mortgagee, dated June 17, 2011, and nominee for lender and lender’s succes - closed by a sale of the mortgaged prem - by: George L Corrigan III and Candice Dated: 11/13/2013 recorded on June 22, 2011 in Liber 1224 sors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated ises, or some part of them, at public ven - M Corrigan, His Wife to Ameriquest Bank of America, N.A., on Page 1075, and modified by agree - November 10, 2005, and recorded on due, Circuit Court of Tuscola County at Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated successor by merger to ment recorded on March 12, 2012 in November 21, 2005 in Liber 1062 on 10:00AM on December 12, 2013 Said April 23, 2004 and recorded May 17, BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Liber 1242 on Page 1203, and assigned Page 82, and assigned by said Mortgagee premises are situated in Village of Reese, 2004 in Liber 992 Page 1064 Tuscola Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, by said Mortgagee to The Huntington to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as Tuscola County, Michigan, and are County Records, Michigan. Said mort - LP., National Bank as assignee as document - documented by an assignment, in described as: Lot(s) 14 and the West one- gage was assigned through mesne Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: ed by an assignment, in Tuscola county Tuscola county records, Michigan, on half of Lot 13, Block 5 of A.M. assignments to:U.S. Bank National Potestivo & Associates, P.C. records, Michigan, on which mortgage which mortgage there is claimed to be ROGERS FIRST ADDITION TO THE Association, as Trustee for PROF-2012- 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester there is claimed to be due at the date due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety- VILLAGE OF GATES (NOW REESE), S1 Holding Trust I, by assignment dated Hills, MI 48307 hereof the sum of Two Hundred Fifty- Five Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy- as recorded in Liber 1 on Page(s) 25 of May 6, 2013 and recorded May 10, 2013 (248) 844-5123 Four Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty- Five and 36/100 Dollars ($95,875.36). Plats. Commonly known as 9979 Mill St, in Liber 1279, Page 677, on which mort - Our File No: 13-89184 Nine and 64/100 Dollars ($254,929.64). Reese MI 48757 The redemption period gage there is claimed to be due at the 11-13-4 Under the power of sale contained in said shall be 6 months from the date of such date hereof the sum of One Hundred Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case sale, unless determined abandoned in Thirty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL Twenty-Nine Dollars and Seventy-Three made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore - 600.3241a, in which case the redemption Cents ($137,329.73) including interest given that said mortgage will be fore - closed by a sale of the mortgaged prem - period shall be 30 days from the date of 2.125% per annum. closed by a sale of the mortgaged prem - ises, or some part of them, at public ven - such sale, or upon the expiration of the ises, or some part of them, at public ven - due, at the place of holding the circuit notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), Under the power of sale contained in said SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., due, at the place of holding the circuit court within Tuscola County, at 10:00 whichever is later; or unless MCL mortgage and the statute in such case IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A court within Tuscola County, at 10:00 AM, on December 5, 2013. 600.3240(17) applies. made and provided, notice is hereby DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE AM, on December 12, 2013. given that said mortgage will be fore - OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT Said premises are situated in Village of If the property is sold at foreclosure sale closed by a sale of the mortgaged prem - PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR Said premises are situated in Township Fairgrove, Tuscola County, Michigan, under Chapter 32 of the Revised ises, or some part of them, at public ven - OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU of Columbia, Tuscola County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, 7, 8, Block 5, Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL due, Circuit Court of Tuscola County at ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. and are described as: Commencing at a Plat of Johnson’s Addition to the Village 600.3278, the borrower will be held 10:00AM on December 12, 2013 Said point 400 feet South of the Northwest of Fairgrove, according to the plat there - responsible to the person who buys the premises are situated in Township of MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been corner of the Southwest 1/4 of said of as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page property at the mortgage foreclosure sale Millington, Tuscola County, Michigan, made in the conditions of a mortgage Section 23; thence 300 feet East; thence 28A, Tuscola County Records. or to the mortgage holder for damaging and are described as: Part of the East made by MICHAEL R. KOVALCIK, A 290.4 feet South; thence 300 feet West; the property during the redemption peri - one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of SINGLE MAN, to INDEPENDENT thence 290.4 feet North to the point of The redemption period shall be 6 months od. Section 34, Township 10 North, Range 8 MORTGAGE COMPANY, Mortgagee, beginning, Section 23, Town 14 North, from the date of such sale, unless deter - East, described as : Beginning at a point dated June 21, 2008, and recorded on Range 9 East, Columbia Township, mined abandoned in accordance with Dated: 11/13/2013 on the South line of Section 34, which is June 24, 2008, in Liber 1152, on Page Tuscola County, Michigan. MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, West 300 feet from the South one-quarter 852, and assigned by said mortgagee to redemption period shall be 30 days from as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2006-HE1, corner of Section 34; thence West 104 MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING The redemption period shall be 6 months the date of such sale. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: feet; thence North 416 feet at right angles DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as from the date of such sale, unless deter - Potestivo & Associates, P.C. to South line of Section 34; thence East assigned, Tuscola County Records, mined abandoned in accordance with If the property is sold at foreclosure sale 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester 104 feet parallel with South line; thence Michigan, on which mortgage there is MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the under Chapter 32 of the Revised Hills, MI 48307 South 416 feet to the point of beginning. claimed to be due at the date hereof the redemption period shall be 30 days from Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL (248) 844-5123 Commonly known as 10253 E Willard sum of One Hundred Two Thousand the date of such sale. 600.3278 the borrower will be held Our File No: 13-86385 Rd, Millington MI 48746 The redemp - Eight Hundred Eighty-Two Dollars and responsible to the person who buys the 11-13-4 tion period shall be 6 months from the Seventy-Three Cents ($102,882.73), If the property is sold at foreclosure sale property at the mortgage foreclosure sale date of such sale, unless determined including interest at 5.500% per annum. under Chapter 32 of the Revised or to the mortgage holder for damaging abandoned in accordance with MCL Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL the property during the redemption peri - 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which Under the power of sale contained in said 600.3278 the borrower will be held od. case the redemption period shall be 30 mortgage and the statute in such case responsible to the person who buys the days from the date of such sale, or upon made and provided, notice is hereby property at the mortgage foreclosure sale Dated: November 6, 2013 the expiration of the notice required by given that said mortgage will be fore - or to the mortgage holder for damaging For more information, please call: MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; closed by a sale of the mortgaged prem - the property during the redemption peri - FC D (248) 593-1309 or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If ises, or some part of them, at public ven - od. Trott & Trott, P.C. the property is sold at foreclosure sale due, front entrance of the Courthouse Attorneys For Servicer FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is under Chapter 32 of the Revised Building in the City of Caro, Michigan, Dated: November 13, 2013 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 a debt collector attempting to collect a Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL Tuscola County at 10:00 AM o’clock, on For more information, please call: Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 debt. Any information obtained will be 600.3278, the borrower will be held December 12, 2013 Said premises are FC C (248) 593-1301 File #297213F02 used for this purpose. If you are in the responsible to the person who buys the located in Tuscola County, Michigan and Trott & Trott, P.C. 11-6-4 Military, please contact our office at the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale are described as: PART OF THE Attorneys For Servicer number listed below. or to the mortgage holder for damaging SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 2, the property during the redemption peri - TOWN 12 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST, MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been od. INDIANDFIELDS TOWNSHIP, TUS - made in the conditions of a certain mort - COLA COUNTY, MICHIGAN, Chrysler - Dodge - Jeep - Ram gage made by: Robert A. Bradberry and Dated: 11/13/2013 DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A Kathi J. Bradberry, Husband and Wife to U.S. Bank National Association, as POINT IN THE CENTERLINE OF Mortgage Electronic Registration Trustee of PROF-2012-S1 EAST DAYTON ROAD WHICH IS Systems, Inc., as nominee for Executive Holding Trust I, Assignee of Mortgagee SOUTHEASTERLY 80 FEET ALONG 6617 Muain Street, rCass Citty, MI 48i726 s Mortgage of Michigan, LLC, its succes - Attorneys: SAID CENTERLINE FROM THE C sors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South INTERSECTION OF THE EAST, February 22, 2008 and recorded Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI NORTH AND SOUTH 1 / 8 LINE OF February 28, 2008 in Liber 1142 Page 48307 SAID SECTION WITH SAID ROAD 712 Tuscola County Records, Michigan. (248) 844-5123 CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH, 2014 Jeep Grand Susan Kay Truemner Said mortgage was assigned to: Our File No: 13-90748 PARALLEL WITH SAID 1 / 8 LINE TO Cherokee Limited Sales/Finance Consultant CitiMortgage, Inc., by assignment dated 11-13-4 RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE; September 28, 2012 and recorded THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG (989) 872-2184 Cell phone: (989) 325-2400 October 12, 2012 in Liber 1262, Page SAID RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY [email protected] 203, on which mortgage there is claimed LINE TO A POINT SOUTH OF A to be due at the date hereof the sum of POINT IN SAID ROAD CENTERLINE One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand WHICH IS SOUTHEASTERLY Nine Hundred Thirty-One Dollars and ALONG SAID ROAD CENTERLINE Seventeen Cents ($129,931.17) includ - 324 FEET FROM THE INTERSEC - ing interest 5.25% per annum. TION OF SAID 1 / 8 LINE AND SAID FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is ROAD CENTERLINE; THENCE Under the power of sale contained in said a debt collector attempting to collect a NORTH; PARALLEL WITH SAID 1 / 8 mortgage and the statute in such case debt. Any information obtained will be LINE TO A POINT 265.5 FEET SOUTH made and provided, notice is hereby used for this purpose. If you are in the OF SAID ROAD CENTERLINE; given that said mortgage will be fore - Military, please contact our office at the THENCE WEST AT RIGHT ANGLES 3$+*% 3%2*.- closed by a sale of the mortgaged prem - number listed below. TO A POINT 70.00 FEET EAST OF ises, or some part of them, at public ven - THE FIRST DESCRIBED COURSE; due, Circuit Court of Tuscola County at MORTGAGE SALE – Default has been THENCE NORTHWESTERLY TO 10:00AM on December 12, 2013 Said made in the conditions of a certain mort - SAID ROAD CENTERLINE; THENCE premises are situated in Township of gage made by: Michelle Riley, A Single NORTH TO SAID ROAD CENTER - Indian Fields, Tuscola County, Woman to Mortgage Electronic Systems, LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN - Michigan, and are described as: Lots 8, Inc., as nominee for Ross Mortgage NING. #!"#%( $ !% % 9, and 10, Caro Lake Subdivision No. 1 Corporation, its successors and assigns, ! %#! as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 12, Mortgagee, dated April 9, 2010 and The redemption period shall be 6 months Tuscola County Records. Commonly recorded April 15, 2010 in Liber 1196 from the date of such sale unless deter - )' 1#+' 5*++ $' )'+&