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TojoinNCTL pwen-Gage rejects -Deckerville request The Owen-Gage School Board district's enrollment has dropped in or another," he said. agreed to welcome Deckerville into recent years. He also einphasized that the North Central Thumb League it's iinportant to consider the difficulty TEST SCORES (NCTL) a year ago on a split vote of finding an adequate number of and with the understanding that teams to compete against without Turning to other.matters last week, Deckerville wouldn't cOinpete in foot­ having to travel extreme distances. the board reviewed preliminary ball in the league. But size remains an issue, although MEAP (Michigan Educational As­ Deckerville's application later failed, Owen-Gage and Deckerville do com­ sessment Program) test scores. but the district is trying again to gain pete in some sports, COinpton, said Compton pointed out that some in­ entry into the NCTL, this time in hopes last week. He pointed out Class C formation, including average scores ofcompeting in all sports. Deckerville has a 7-12 enrollment of ,across the state, have not been re­ Owen-Gage Board of Education 377 students, compared to 127 stu­ leased yet. However, school officials members last week refused to endorse dents in grades 7-12 at Class D Owen­ wanted to look at students' strengths the plan during a rescheduled Gage, where school officials 'have and weaknesses by comparing how monthly meeting. entered into cooperative athletic they did on the tests this year com­ ., I'Deckerville reapplied to the NCTL. agreements with the Caseville School pared to when they were tested pre­ 'this year they applied without exclud­ District to share athletes in football viously. iag football, and that's really been a as well as track and soccer, "We were average across the RUTH STEELE, ASSISTANT library director at Rawson Memorial Library Concern," said Owen-Gage School "It really is a struggle to put together board," he said, adding language arts in Cass City (in back, left) and volunteer Val Kemp are pictured with youth Supt. Dana Compton. They have a a (football) team with more than 15 scores were strong, but students \rery strong tradition in football, and solid kids out there," said ComPton, didn't fare as well in some other sub­ (from left) Janey Ballard, Savana Doerr, Aaron Steely, Adam Retford, Caitly there are some concerns there;" who noted Owen-Gage is currently jects. ''''I think our focus is going to Following discussion of considering entering into negotia­ be in the writing area. Math is an­ Healy and I1ana Blattner during a "ReadAround the World II" activity Thurs­ Deckerville's interest in leaving the tions with the Akron-Fairgrove School other area we're really focusing on." day. Kemp blew out the contents of an emu egg and made an open-faced om­ the Thumb. Champagne cast the dissenting sidering last year's proposal garnered The model actually originated in the votes, citing sportsmanship issues. only about 5 "yes" votes from NCTL Huron Intermediate School District, Spring Break At the time, Owen-GageAthletic 'Di­ member schools. according tQ Compton, who ex­ rector Jason Pierce voiced his sup­ "It takes 8 members (out of 12) of plained SAM is a "teacher-leader port for the plan, saying geographi­ the NCTL to vote them in, so 1don't model" that focuses on iinproving the cally, Deckerville 1s'Close by, andthe thil1kj,t's going to happen one way education provided to students through careful attention to curricu­ Tuckey. working with inner-cityyouth lum, assessment and instruction. Towards that end, Owen-Gage has Like many of her peers, Jessie dents who left Saturday morning for break engaging in volunteer service already implement nearly 2 dozen Tuckey had some big plans for spring Providence, R.I., where they are activities. Others are traveling to SAM-related programs over the past break, but the Cass City resident had spending a week volunteering for the Chicago, Kansas City and Nashville, 2 years. no intention ofspending her days on Providence CityArts ForYouth after­ Tenn. "It looks at those 3 areas and rec­ a sandy beach or her evenings at a school program for children who are According to the Providence ommends ways to iinprove in each night club, partying with friends. interested in fine arts but may not CityArts for Youth website, the group area to meet grade-level standards for , Instead, the 2005 Cass City High have programs at their schools. is a community arts organization with curriculum at the state level. Itevalu­ School graduate is sharing her love The students, who are scheduled to a mission to provide free professional ates student achievement beyond ofthe arts with youngsters hundreds return to Michigan Saturday, are par­ arts education to Providence youth MEAP and the Michigan Merit ofmiles away. ticipating as part ofthe SVSU Alter­ ages 8 to 14, The program, estab- Exam," Compton said. "The whole Tuckey, 20, is part ofa team of 12 native Breaks program. Inall, 4 SVSU idea is that it's teacher-driven, and Saginaw Valley State University stu- groups are spending their spring PleClse tum to back page. the primary interest is improving in­ struction." Please tum to back page. $78,053 going to needy in STATE REP. Terry Brown (D-Pigeon) was in town Sanilac, Huron Monday afternoon, reading to CampbellElementary Huron and Sanilac counties will re­ School students as they celebrated "Read Across ceive a combined $78,053 in federal dollars earmarked for emergency food 1merica Day". and shelter programs. U.S. Rep. Candice Miller, last week announced that the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emer­ O-G teacher nets gency Management Agency .: (FEMA) allocated more than $1.135 million to fund the Emergency Food and Shelter (EFS) Program in PTE Energy grant Michigan's 10th Congressional Dis­ trict. ~ou don't have to tell Sandy Parks ofa DTE Energy Mini-Grant totaling The EFS Programprovides funding about the rolls of paper towels that some $750. to help lessen hunger and go to waste in a school week in and Parks is no stranger to the DTE En­ homelessness in the United States. week out. Parks is not only a veteran ergy grant program; she's previously This year's allotment totaled $153 ~lementary school teacher, but her written successful grants for hydro­ million, which will be distributed na­ fl:~assroomin the Owen-Gage School ponics and weather station projects tionally. pistrict is also right across from a in her classrooms. "Usually when Huron County will receive $32,520, bathroom. I've gotten grants, it's been for $350 while Sanilac County will receive : But Parks thought of a way to cut or $400, but I thought it was a pretty $45,533, according to Miller. down on the waste and combine that good cause," she said, noting school "I am pleased that funding is being idea with a lesson in ecology and ef­ Supt. Dana Compton had already of­ provided' for those Michiganians JESSIE TUCKEY, 20, (second from right) is pictured above with her Spanish fj.ciency for her students. fered to help fund the project, and who need it most," Miller said. "This \ Her brainstorm - to purchase auto­ she's certain the district's PTO would funding will go to organizations that class during a study abroad trip to Mexico last summer. Tuckey, a 2005 Cass matic hand dryers for the school's have chipped in a few dollars if the provide for the urgent needs ofthose City High School graduate, is spending her summer break along with several elementary and junior/senior high grant hadn't covered the entire cost. in dire straits. Michigan's economic bathrooms - came while visiting a Parks' fourth and fifth grade stu- challenges have affected many ofour other SVSU students working with inner-city kids, sharing their interest in the, r~staurant. The money to purchase Please tum to back page. ~d install them is coming in the form Please tum to back page. arts in conjunction'with a community arts program in Rhode Island.

The Board of Trustees, Administration; Associates and Fundraising Committe.e of Hills & Dales HealthCare Corporation ~"I.'" ;;"t'",t'~: fttilll.J' Ca"61I.l~ ,would like to thank alI of the business's that sponsored our'" AaafUfI MUll_IN', FIUUlnlbI. BN,.t. Your commit­ g.~t'~ ;;1'~"'~': C~ul."a"l ment to helping us become the Premier Critical Access Hospital in Michigan is sincerely appreciated. +tl.all/,CaJ'1. '1t'l) ;;1't'",~,,: 7Cola,o,/ Clu6 06 Cass cUI( &: 7CA~lol~(JI(;;u6-S1'l.elall't ;4ssoeialu Each year Hills & Dales HealthCare Corporation continues to advance its Mission: To be the provider ofchoice and rr..ll.;;"""'1"': (2) C1>SHIU/" +ta,o,ols &: COHl1'a,,'t, ~~ C, +tills &: 7>alufttl."Jleal Sta66, 7J,oI"elli(J &: employer ofchoice in ourprimary markets, Through educational programs andfundraising events we continually strive to ~",l.n"J, an~ raise funds to put toward such areas as education. departmental upgrades as well as the upgrade of eqUipment and 'l!luHl6 Cl.llula,o 'l,001'/''t 7Ca"e/' physician offices. We would also like to thank all ofthe businesses and organizations The goal of the Hills & Dales HealthCare Corporation is to continue to make a difference in our community and service that made an in kind donation or to our silent auction as well areas. With the help ofdonations from supporters such as you we will continue to see these ongoing improvements. as everyone who attended, it was a tremendous success. PAGE TWO CASS CITYCHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2008 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN-)

It's a girl! Meg's Peg / Deadline for submitting items in the calendar is the Friday noon before publication. Brain games , , Thursday, March 6 ,M meeting, 7-8 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cass City. For more information, call (989) 872-4816. 'Reading Around the World - Mexico, grades 1-5, 3:30-5 p.m., Holbrook Hola! (Practicing my Spanish.) occasionally, I get it wrong. Rawson Memorial District Library. Please call to register, 872-2856. The seemingly interminable snow Plus, I can't always tell ifel nino or Area News and ice have given me an excuse for la mujer is throwing or catching the :Friends of the Library meeting, 1:30 p.m., Rawson Memorial ;'.~ m~trict interrupting my walking regimen, but pelota (ball) when it's in the air.. Library. , Mrs. Thelma Jackson I haven'tbeen able to come up with a Then I sometimes have a problem:;-! 'Hamburger & Chili Dinner, 4-7 p.m., VFW Hall, Cass CIty. Phone 989-269-6994 valid reason for not exercising what's with "left" and "right." But I have'~ Dpnation. left ofmy brain. that problem in English, too. ;il Marge Murdick and Lana People who know these things tell I do have my colors down pretty well Friday, March 7 Puterbaugh visited Mrs. Curtis us that the brain needs workout as though. ,Closed AI-anon meeting for family and friends of alcoholics, 7 Cleland Friday, much as the body does ifwe hope to Adios, arnigos. Time for another les­ p;w., United Methodist Church, Elkton. For more information, call Virginia Sweeney visited Thelma keep it from deteriorating. We need son. (~89)872-4042. . Jackson Monday. all the help we can get. Senior Dance, 7-11 p.m., VFW Hall, 4533 Vetrans Dr., Cass CIty. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sweeney visited So I invested in some brain game $fl/person. Denny Ewald Band. Lunch served. Francis Tschirhart Tuesday. Alyvia Mae Hollis books and have been trying out my Mrs. Allen Depcinski spent Thurs­ husband's Rosetta Stone system for Mason Erla / learning Spanish. Sunday, March 9 day with Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Alyvia Mae Hollis was bornFeb. 25, Gagetown AA meeting, 8-9 p.m., Gagetown fire hall. For more Holdwick at Ruth. The fiTst series of brain games 2008 at 7:44 a.m., at Huron Medical wasn't too tough, but I took issue finalist in information, call (989) 665-2361. Sharon Sturgil and Mr. and' Mrs. Center, Bad Axe, She weighed 7 Eugene Cleland of Bad Axe spent with a couple ofthe answers. You be pounds, and was 20 inches long. the judge. Monday, March 10 Thursday with Mrs. Curtis Cleland Alyvia's parents areAmberR. Weiss competition and Mrs. JimDoerr. The charge was: From the 5 words Alcoholics Anonymous, "Monday at a Time," 8 p.m., Parkside and Eric T. Hollis ofCass City. listed below, choose the two that She is the granddaughter ofDan and Cllfe, 2031 Main St., Ubly. For more information, call Angela R. at share basic common features: a. to­ Mason Erla, 10, ofCass City, recently .. ~ (9'89) 658-2319. Lori Weiss, Rick and Connie Hollis, ken, b, money, c. till, d. coin, e. finance. and Dawn and Mike Karr, all ofCass earned the right to advance to state "''1 mkland Township Board meeting, 7 p.m. . Composting What would be your answer? competition in an annual Knights of City. Her great-grandparents are The book's were a & d. Mine were a VFW;e monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., VFW Hall, Cass CIty. Stephen and Lois Papp, Larry and Columbus free-throw contest. & b. I reread the instructions and Erla was among 7 area youth who ,; Tuesday, March 11 workshop set Carol Hollis, and Tom and Linda still felt that the 2 "words" that shared Herron, all ofCass City, and Dwayne advanced to regional competition ....~ thumb Octagon Bam meeting, 7 p.m., fire hall in.Gagetown.. common features were token and held Feb. 23 at the Bay City Boys and ;)-; and Christine Weiss 'of Brown City. money. They each have 5 letters, 3 of Tuscola CountyAlzheimer's Disease and Related DIsorders Fa1!"ly in BadAxe Great-great grandmothers are Anna Girls Club. He will now compete at ;, • :3~ ~dult them in common. Had they said the the state level Sunday, March 9, at (,".j S;tipport/Education Group meeting, 1 p.m., Day ServIces Papp and Carol "Nanney" Schaufele, "objects" listed below, my answer building, 435 Green St., Caro. For more mformatIon, call (989) 672­ The Huron County Master Garden­ both of Cass City, and Lorinda Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart School. c, would have been different. The other local youth who advanced ~, it73. ers and Michigan State University D~LongofFlorida. A similar question asked for the 2 Extension are offering a worksho~ on to regionals are Logan Schenk, 9, Bra­ "words" with characteristics in com­ dley Thornton, 11, Lukas Schenk, 12, Wednesday, March 12 home and garden composting Thurs­ mon among: fable, wood, tree, chair : Natural Health Class - Celiac Disease, 6 p.m., Rawson Memorial day, March 6, at 6 p.nt. at the Huron Anthony House, 13, Jennifer Kelly, Chapter to meet and writing desk. Once again follow­ 13,andKyleHanby,14. bi~trict Library. '" Expo Center, 170 W. Soper Rd., Suite ing theletter ofthe law, I chose wood B,BadAxe. and tree. Both have 4 letters with a : Watrousville-Caro Area HistorIcal SOCIety meetmg, 7:30 p.m., Kedron Chapter 33 Caro will meet Beth Titel of the Tuscola County double vowel. . Juniata Township Hall, 1971 Ringle Rd. (just north ofM-8l). ' Tuesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. at the Fritz and .' Recycling Center, Caro, will be the They wanted chair and writing desk. guest speaker. Chapter Room for its regular meet­ . Ohwell. ing. Hobbs on To register, send your name, address I wonder ifI'd flunk the test at the A school ofinstruction will be con­ and phone number with a check for mental institution I read about. ducted Saturday, March 15, at I p.m. dean slist $5 (payable to MSU Extension) by A visitor asked the director how they ATTENTION: at the Kedron Chapter Room. March 3 to: Master Gardener Pro­ determined that a person should be Cass City residents Jeremiah Fritz All officers are to wear their formal gram, 1142 S. VanDyke, Suite 200, institutionalized. and Sarah Hobbs were recently. attire, including white dresses. Cass City Residents Suite B, BadAxe, MI48413-9800. The director told him that they fill a named to the fall semester dean's list _, bathtub with water, then offer a tea­ at Bethel College, Mishawaka, Ind. 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Fascism- You have two cows. TIle over the next several months could care and dental program for the unin­ I don't mind paying local taxes, but government takes both, hires you 'to play an important role in enhancing sured," Balcer said." '.'(Network) mem­ there's something about the federal take care' ofthem, and sells you the health care'services in the area. bers are alsoworking to improve pa­ tax system that makes me irritable. milk. The children's fun fair and community pantry sponsored by the Cass City "MSU is conducting a phone sur­ tient care by usmg information sys~ Why cal).'t we just keep some ofthat Pure communism - You have two Missionary Church exceeded all expectations. The sponsors were looking vey of 1,000 residents in Huron, tems and tele-psychiatry programs. money here and save the postage? cows. Your neighbors help you take for about 250 to attend the one-day event held at Cass City High School Sanilac and Tuscola counties on be­ The network also helped obtain a The new economic stimulus plan is care of them, and everyone shares' Saturday. Instead, more than 500 enjoyed the free event and many took home halfofthe Thumb Rural Health Net­ federal grant for the Thumb Steps Up a good example. We send all ofthat the milk. . free donated food, clothing and gift items. work (TRHN) now through Dec. 31, - Nutrition and PhysicalActivity Pro­ money to Washington, D.C., and then Pure democracy _. You have tWo' .: 2008," said Kay Balcer, TRHN project gram." they send us $1,200 as a rebate. Why cows, and your neighbors decicle=, . ********** consultant. "MSU's Institute for The TRHN membership is composed can't we just keep the money and who gets the milk. .. Public Policy and Social Research is of11 Thumb hospitals, including Hills save all ofthat hassle? We've reached Representative democracy - You ~ Ben Varney was looking for a 12-gauge shotgun last week. One that is conducting the survey. and Dales General Hospital in Cass the point where it takes two accoun­ have two cows, and your neighbors, .. capable offiring a special shell that makes a loud noise when explooed. "The project is part of the Center City, along with the Tuscola, Huron tants and three lawyers to interpret pick someone to decide who gets the ' ; Varney said that he wants to take dead aim at the herd ofdeer that is ruining for Disease Control's effort to im­ and Sanilac health departments and the tax code and decide how much milk. the grass at Rolling Hills GolfCourse. prove health and prevent disease,;' the Tuscola Community Collabora­ we owe. Pure anarchy - You have two', The special shells will not kill the deer, but Varney is hoping that the loud explained Balcer, who noted letters tive. A story circulating around the cows. Either you sell the milk at what, :. noise will move the deer to another, less destructive, feeding area. have already been sent out to pro~ More information is available by vis­ Internet helps explain this dilemma. your neighbors think is a fair price, hi " spective survey participants, whose iting the website, www.trhn.org.Ad­ The tale suggests we can compare they try to take the cows and kill you,. ~ ********** responses will be kept confidential. ditional information regarding the various forms ofgovernment to farm~ Bureaucracy - You have two cows" • TRHN officials use survey infomia- ' survey is available by contacting ing. It goes something like this: At first the government regulat.c;s,.: There remains plenty ofdeer in the Thumb. In addition to the deer that are tion to write grants and planprograms Balcerat (989) 479"3468. Feudalism - You have two cows. what you can feed them and whin' : plaguing the golf course, we saw another herd of about a dozen feeding Your lord takes some ofthe milk. you can milk them. Then, the gov- ~ animals on the way to Sebewaing for the Friday tournament basketball game. Pure Socialism - You have two ernment takes both cows, shoots one; . : That was about 6 p.m. and moments after spotting these deer we were cows. The government takes them milks the other, and pours the milk' ; pleased to see a pair of rooster pheasants on the side of the road. ' and puts them in 'a bam with every­ down the drain. Finally, you are re~ . '. The Haire one else's cows. You take care ofthe quired to fill out forms accounting for • ********** Net cows, and the government gives you the missing cows and explaining some ofthe milk. what happened to the milk. .~ It isn't spring, but it is robin time. First to report was Kristi Sperry ofCass School needs Bureaucratic socialism- You have Capitalism - You have two cows. City who observed a robin at about 7:30 a.m~ Monday and reported it around two cows. The government takes 10a.m. your support You sell one and buy a bull. them and puts them in a bam with ;0 She was the first, but not by much. Within a halfhour ofher call Elfriede everyone else's cows. They are cared Readers are free to guess what sQr,t 11 f Englehart, who lives onDeckerville Road, Deford, called. for by former chicken farmers. of government we have today.') She reported that in her yard Monday morning were a group ofrobins. You take care of the chickens the would be happy to help, but I'm too It promises to be a rough road ahead new building is hard to take and most government took from the chicken busy filling out forms. for supporters ofCass City Schools, everyone undoubtedly feels it was but if the community can come to­ an error, an expensive error. We need gether and support a 12-year exten­ to acknowledge it and move on. Edison crews set sion ofthe current bond issue levied Extending the bond issue will keep BUlJiniJ Insurance?! to pay for the middle school it will be the school facilities and its curricu­ a big plus for the students, the town lum at a high level, at least compa­ There are so manlJ choices and decisions. to trim trees in and the school. rable to any school in the Thumb. It The various needs and projects are will not result in an increase in the I buy? sure to be aired many times before amount that is paid in school taxes the May 6 vote and one ofthem that today. 3 Thumb counties needs to be carefully explained is the The school has been well run and $711,000 earmarked for a new metal needs your support to stay on top, roofat the middle school. and perhaps in the district's future Detroit Edison line-clearance crews threat to power lines, and helps en­ After all, the roof shouldn't need even to survive. It can be will be working in 39 Southeastern sure that future growth is directed replacement this soon. The problem orlerUlhelmint}. Michigan communities in March and away from power lines. After we trim, is that the plan for the middle school April, continuing their year-round trees are less susceptible to disease originally called for a metal roofand Several effort to maintain service reliability and insect problems, and because was changed as the board searched Some companies want you to believe that the only thing you sho;Ud by keeping trees and branches away they're stronger, they're more resis- for ways to cut costs to meet the consider is cost, but insurance is much more than just premiums. Insurance: ':: frompowerlines. tant to high winds and heavy ice." available funds, as removing an un­ ·donate blood is about loyalty and teamwork and community relationships. It's about The communities include Bingham, Detroit Edison removes from cus- expected sink hole upped the build­ stability and consistency, and finding the right coverage at the best price. Paris and Sheridan townships and tomer property the small branches ing costs over estimates. *e village ofUbly in Huron County; and debris that result from its tree in village As your local independent Auto-Owners Agent we'll look at all your Supt. Ron Wilson reported that the insurance needs. Ask us about Safe. Sound. Secure.· protection from Argyle, Austin, Evergreen and trimming work. Larger trimmed school has no redress for the leaking The Hills and Dales HospitalAuxil­ Auto-Owners Insurance Company. Greenleaf townships in Sanilac. branches are cut into firewood length roof. The builders are1.on recQtd"he .~~€l.Cas&9itfi¥l'W:r~cently County; and Richville and the town-' • and left behind for customer use or explained. as saying that thebuild-spMsorea,a bJood~e.. Because coveragefor what took a lifetime to build, spipsof'Denmafkand~ola_~ disposal. Detroit Edison will not, ing was c~nstruCteQror a maarrooi'~ . fl~~e do~rt'wete'-\tauren' shouldn't be decided by the latestfad. Tuscola County. however, remove diseased tree de- and advised school authorities not Howard, Cory LImberger and John i'We trim trees for 2 very important bris. to abandon it to save money. He also Miller; 2-gallon donor was Laura reasorts - to ensure our customers Debris caused by a severe storm said that he made a visual, on-site Kausch; 3-gallon donor was Paul .Auto-OwnersInsurance h;ave dependable electric service and also is not removed. In the aftermath examination ofthe roofand that it was Learman; 4-gallon donors were Gil­ to prevent safety hazards," said Vince ofa stonn, Detroit Edison crews must constructed properly. bert Kern and Paul Dow;. 6-gallon THUMB INSURANCE GROUP, INC. Dow, DTE Energy vice president of work quickly to remove downed wire Despite operating one ofthe lowest donor was DaryUva~ovI~sch; and 6240 W. Main Street, Cass City, Michigan 48726 Distribution Operations. "By main- hazards and restore power to thou­ cost per pupil operations in the state, 8-gallon donor was

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,,~j ~l1 The Cass City Band Program has had a long and rocky road for too long. MySpace is known to teenagers in the United States and many other coun-.~ Th~ band has had too few ups and too many downs. But one thing has been tries. Not only is MySpace for high school students conversing with each~, cqnstant with the band, that we fear is dying, is the "familyness" we have. othe.r ~bout the lat~s~ fad, but it's also u~ed by adults loo~ing to connect Withl. Nong with the band's farnilyness is the group's ability to do exceptionally old frIends or mUSICIans and bands trymg to get recogmzed. i well. Even in the face of hardship and bigotry, the band has been able to The main concern about MySpace, at least for parents, is ifit's safe. ';;<~ receive a top rating at the district band festival and go on to state-level HURON COUNTY Sheriff's Department Lt. Arlin Herford, MySpace ~eadqua~ers are in B.e~erly Hills, Calif. Its immediate owner is~\;t competition, and do better there, too. Fox InteractIve MedIa. ,It was ongmally created by the company eUniverse,~ The band at some point in time had been awesome, to say the least. But the jail administrator (from left), stands by as Doug Gentner, jail which is now renamed Intermix, and overseen byBrad Greenspan, who man- ~j program fell into a rut that has only changed a few years ago. Four years ago work crew supervisor, accepts the keys to a new 2008 Ford aged Chris DeWolfe, Josh Berman, and the most known Tom Anderson.: (5 school years ago) we had just started to rise out ofthe rut and gloom like van from SheriffKent D. Tibbits. The new vehicle will trans­ Anderson is known as one ofthe founders ofMySpace and is automatically",:i some sort ofphoenix out of the ash. What changed? For the first time in a a default friend for those who are first joining. .j long time, the band went to the state band festival. port jail work crews to various work sites throughout Huron As for itspopularity, Alexa Internet shows that MySpace is currently the~ ~efore this change, the band's rating at districts would be a third-rate rat­ County, according to Tibbits, who said generous donations world's sixth most popular website and the United States' third most populare1 ing. Nothing special to it; it was the norm. Then things changed. Good things from a host of non-profit organizations, churches and mu­ website. This,social networking website reportedly attracts 230,000 new$! happened. Those first 2 years helped the band rise, reach its peakand be­ registrations each day and,'as ofFeb. 3, 2008, there are 300 million accounts.;~ are~] c,?p:1e more family like. nicipalities that have utilized the work crew made it possible With such easy access as a click ofa mouse to someone's profile, there I}J- the third year, nothing changed with the band's rating. The band re­ to purchase the van at no cost to the county budget. "This bound to be problems ofa dangerous kind. £~ MySpace has taken precautions to ward offas many perverts as possible. ~ n1a~ned "familyish", even though there was a sense ofsorrow and cynicism program performs a valuable service to our community ser­ left.over from the previous year. The youngest age a person can register into MySpace is 14. Profiles with the This year the band did extremely well at districts. With Division I ratings all vice organizations and, with a new vehicle, we can be assured ages of14 and 15 are automatically set to private, while others can choose to;' across the board, the band cheered, yelled and hugged to celebrate its vic­ the workers will be transported safely and efficiently," Tibbits set their profiles to private or keep them public. An adult may not send a' tory. The next stop is the state band festival, but there has been a breakdown message to someone under the age of 16 unless they know their entire name F in the band's "familyness". There is a division between the bands; the up­ added. or ~mail address lI-nd are added as a friend. Also, in June of2007, MySpace r pep;:lassmen having dealt with hardships and experienced some outstanding found and deleted 29,000 profiles of registered sex offenders. All of the' mU,Sic educators, and the UI}derclassmen haven't dealt with these experi­ above information can be found online on Wikipedia. ;:.: eIlc,es. Another concern about MySpace is that it can almost be seen as an addic­ It. is the responsibility ofthe band to unite again. Otherwise, in the future, Several appear on tion. the, program may once again fall into a rut. Taking time away from outside activities and homework they could be fin- r ishing for school. Teenagers get onlinejust to check out their profile and end up staying online talking to friends through commenting or messaging. Sit­ charges last week ting in front ofa computer for hours at a time purelyjust to stare at a computer Dat - screen is hardly worth the time. r ~rtis Curtis The following people appeared in offender (one prior felony convic­ "My thoughts on MySpace are simple. MySpace is an addiction, there's no I Tuscola County Circuit Court last tion). way around it," said Derek Harrier. "You say to yourself'Oh, I'lljustgo on for Chevrolet - Cadillac Chrysler. Dodp - Jeep l week on various criminal charges: In addition to prison time, he was a minute, and then end up staying on for a long time.' We always add :M,ySpace -James P. Butterfield, 22, Vassar, ordered to pay costs and fines total­ into every conversation. We talk about what you're thinking about adding to pleaded guilty to assaulting a police ing$180. your MySpace page or who you want to add. It's out ofcontrol." officer Jan. 29 in Vassar. -Victor D. Weiss, 42, Kinde, was Ifyou have a MySpace account, you know that MySpace can be an addic- of Susan Kay Wal,~h .A pre-sentence investigation was sentenced to 270 days in jail, with tion. You get online because of boredom and are hoping to pass the time b New & Used Sales Consultant ordered in the case and bond was work release, for his plea ofguilty to until something better comes along. But by staying online for whatever Ii continued at $2,000. Sentencing is to operating a motor vehicle while un­ amount oftime, you are the one making the decision. Blaming a website for" (989) 812-2184 6617 Main Street be scheduled. der the influence ofliquor, third of­ sucking away at your life will only bring you further into denial. .. Tvll Free 1-888-ANY~DODGE Cass Cit , MJ 48726 -GaryG Dues, 34, Vassar, was sen­ fense, Sept. 9 in Caro.He was also The same approach can be used for the safety ofthis website. Ifa parent is of~ tenced to 90 days in the county jail, convicted of being an habitual willing to let their child have a MySpace account, then they need to know i<:

with work release and worksite privi­ fender (one prior felony conviction). their child won't talk to strangers or at least monitor their child's time to make A leges, for his plea ofguilty to operat­ Aside fromjail time, he was placed sure they won't. ' - on 60 months probation and ordered' :'1 ing a motor vehicle while under the T: influence ofliquor, third offense, May to pay $1,620 in costs and fines. 20 ,in Vassar. -Guadalupe Lugo, 51, Reese, was Custom-made ready-to-use standard-size frames are now He was also placed on 60 months sentenced to 93 days in jail, with available. Frame and mat your standard-size photos from 4"x6" probation and ordered to pay court work release, and 18 months proba­ Sanilac drug team to II"xI4" - even posters! costs and fines totaling $1,620. tion for his plea ofguilty to breaking -Robert M. Rose, 55, Mayville, was' and entering a building with intent to Hundreds ofsingle and double mats in stock, including many sentenced to 90 days injail (45 days commit larceny July 24 in Denmark seizes pot-growing unusual specialty mats, from rice paper to faux suedes & deferred) and 24 months probation Township. He was also convicted of leathers. for his pleas ofguilty to assaulting a being an habitual offender (one prior 4394 Woodland Ave. (989) 872-5179 police officer and operating a motor felony conviction). operation and cash .. Cass City, Mich. www.kenscustomframing.com vehicle while under influence of li­ In addition to jail time, he was or­ quor, second offense, July4 in Vassar. dered to pay $200 in costs and fines He was also ordered to pay$1,180 plus restitution of$3,457.50. A 67ryear7QJIi Marlette man .faces ,same andidealamount of1i~htto,fa' ., incosts and finesplus resHtunoribf -Jeremy J. Lounsberry, 31, multiple drug-related charges after cilitate optimum growth." $95. Kingston, pleaded guilty to domes­ Sanilac Drug Task Force officers Officers located additional pro -Harold D. Schrader Jr., 42, Caro, tic violence, third offense, Jan. 18-19 raided his home recently and discov­ cessed marijuana in the kitchen an :eLKLAND TOWNSHIP CEMETERY was sentenced to 180 days injail (90 in Dayton Township. He was also ered anelaborate marijuana-growing upstairs area ofthe home along wit days deferred), with work release, for convicted of being an habitual of­ operation. digital scales and packaging materi _ Rules and Regulations his plea of guilty to possession of a fender (2 prior felony convictions). Officers who executed a search war­ also They also found more tha ~Ianting of trees or shrubs is prohibited unless permis- firearm bya felonAug. 21 in Caro. He A pre-sentence investigation was rant at the suspect's home, located in $12,800 in cash upstairs next to a ordered and bond was continued at ~ion was also convicted of being an ha­ the 6300 blockofMorris Street, seized loaded shotgun, which the suspec is given by sexton. • bitual offender (3 or more prior felony $7,500. Sentencing is to be sched­ what drug task force DirectorWilliam claimed was being used for protec­ .- convictions). uled. Gray described as a 3-stage indoor tion after a mysterious, recent series No decorative stones around markers or monuments. In addition to jail time, he was or­ -Kevin S. Magiera, 19, Caro, pleaded growing operation along with 36 mari­ of4 burglaries targeting his residence. o· ..' dered to pay costs and fines totaling guilty to delivery/manufacture of juana plants, 10 pounds ofprocessed Gray said investigators seized a 1996 One arrangement per grave site. $620. marijuana, subsequent offense, Oct. marijuana, several thousand dollars Cadillac and a 2001 Buick as well. , 'Ii:" • -Andrew J. Hagaman, 17, Decker, 30-31 in Indianfields Township, and in cash, a loaded firearm, 2 vehicles "Due to the size ofthe operation, .;;;." . was sentenced to 365 days injail and to deliver.y/manufacture of a nar­ and a computer. additional officers from the sheriff's All flowers must be in containers. 60 months probation for his plea of cotic/cocaine (less than 50 grams) "Investigators were admitted into road patrol were called in to assist guilty to second degree criminal and delivery/manufacture of5 to 45 the home by the 67-year-old suspect with securing evidence. The 67-year­ All glass jars or bottles used for arrangements are pro­ sexual conduct involving a victim at kilograms of marijuana, subsequent after advising him that officers had a old Marlette suspect, who was coop­ hjpited. least 13 years of age but under 16 offense, Jan. 17 in Caro. search warrant. An initial search of erative,was questioned and released) years July 6 in Kingston Township. A pre-sentence investigation was the basement disclosed about 9 pending crime lab testing," Gray He was also ordered to pay $620 in ordered and bond was continued at pounds of packaged/process mari­ noted. ) Mpnuments and markers are to be installed by sexton. costs and fines plus restitution of a combined $55,000. Sentencing is juanaina basement refrigerator," Gray "Due to the enhanced penalty in­ $284. to be set. said. volved in the number of marijuana! A!llots will be cleaned off on April 1st, and remain clean -Michael R. Ernst, 17, Caro, was sen­ -Glenn R. Welch, 29, Caro, was sen­ "A further search of the basement plants seized, additional and more until May 1st. tenced to 180 days in jail and 24 tenced to 365 days injail, with work found 3 separate marijuana-growing lengthy crime lab testing procedures' months probation for his pleas of release, and 36 months probation for areas set up for specific stages ofthe will apply in this investigation," he: guilty to 2 counts ofassaulting a po­ his pleas of guilty to assaulting a cultivation process. The first area said. "Further enhanced penalties will The township shall not be financially responsible for dam­ lice officer and assault or assault and police officer and domestic violence, had about 20 small marijuana plants also apply in this case as the home is age to flowers, shrubs, lots, stones, objects or articles re­ battery Sept. 27 in Caro. subsequent offense, Nov. 9 in Caro. in starter cups under grow lights and situated within 1,000 feet of a mpved from any grave in this cemetery. He was also ordered to pay costs He was also convicted of being an an artificial watering system," he said. Marlette schooL" and fmes totaling $1,675. habitual offender (2 prior felony con­ "In a second, separate room of the Although the suspect has no sig­ Elkland Township Boa'rd -James A. Henry, 59, Saginaw, was victions). basement (there were) 10 potted, 3­ nificant prior criminal record, the drug sentenced to 180 days in jail (de­ In addition to jail time, he was or­ foot tall marijuana plants growing team is seeking charges ofmanufac­ Effective Since: Apri/12, 1946 ferred) and 18 months probation for dered to pay costs and fines totaling under 2 large grow lights with a water turing more than 20 marijuana plants, his plea ofguilty to altering/forging a $2,380. hose running in from the main base­ possession with intent to deliver license document or plate Aug. 19 in -JohnL. Maguire, 68, Caro, pleaded ment area. In a third, separate room marijuana, possession ofa firearm in ,t Vassar. He was also convicted of guilty to operating a motor vehicle there were 6 mature marijuana plants the commission ofa felony, and main-': being an habitual offender (3 or more while under the influence of liquor, growing under a large grow light that taining a drug house. J;; prior felony convictions). third offense, Sept. 7 in Caro. was mounted to an automatic/mov­ Residents can anonymously report " Henry was also ordered to pay A pre-sentence investigation was ing ceiling track which slowly moved suspected drug activity by calling ':. $1,120 in costs and fines. ordered and bond was continued at the light across the length ofthe room the Sanilac Drug Task Force toll-free'; -Matthew J. Hammerle, 47, Reese, $1,000. Sentencing is to be sched­ to ensure every plant received the atl-8~544-[)RlJG(3784). ~ was sentenced to 18 months to 10 uled. years in prison for his plea ofguilty -Deshonte R. Lindsey, 36, Cass City, to operating a motor vehicle while pleaded guilty to domestic violence, under the influence of liquor, third' third offense, Feb. 5 in Cass City. offense, July 17 in Reese. He was A pre-sentence investigation was Shouldn't a also convicted of being an habitual' ordered and bond was continued at offender (2 prior felony convictions). $5,000. Sentencing is to be set. memorial In addition to prison time, he was -Gregory A. Jackson, 36, Saginaw, ordered to pay costs and fines total­ pleaded guilty to receiving and con­ reflect the ing $1,120 plus restitution of$95. cealing stolen property valued at beauty oflife? -Paul G McClorey, 42, North Branch, more than $1,000 Feb. 5 in Vassar. was sentenced to 2 to 10 years in A pre-sentence investigation was prison for his pleas ofguilty to oper­ ordered and bond was continued at ating a motor vehicle while under the $10,000. Sentencing is to be sched­ Our monuments combine the finest granites in an assortment ofcolors, influence ofliquor, third offense, and uled. exquisite craftsmanship and gracious design to express the sentiment possession ofmarijuana, subsequent -Jeffery S. Shelters Jr., 26, Reese, and joys oflife. offense, June 27 in Millington Town­ pleaded guilty to malicious destruc­ ship. He was also convicted of be­ tion of property totaling $1,000 to Come talk to us. We are people you already know and trust. We'll help ing an habitual offender (3 or more $20,000 Jan. 3 in Tuscola Township. you select a memOl;ial to be cherished prior felony convictions). A pre-sentence investigation was He was ordered to pay $180 and ordered and bond was continued at ,costs and fines. $5,000. Sentencing is to be set. -Christopher M. Kuhl, 22, Mayville, -Michael E. Bilicki, 20, Caro, pleaded was sentenced to 2 to 15 years in guilty to absconding or forfeiting FUNERAL HOME prison for his convictions on charges bond Sept. 10 and/or Sept. 17 in Caro. Debra L. Kranz, ManagerlDirector of breaking and entering a building A pre-sentence investigation was 6850 Main Street, Cass City with intent to commit larceny and lar­ ordered and bond was continued at 989-872-2195 or 989-683-2210 ceny in a building May 15-24 in $8,000. Sentencing is to be sched­ Mayville, and to being an habitual uled. PAGE FIVE CASS CITY, MICHIGAN CASS CITYCHRONICLE -WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2008

Down Memory Lane By Tina Pallas

5YEARSAGO into the finals 01 the dIstrIct Class C ior four-year-old Registered Holstein tournament atMayville Tuesday with milked twice daily in the 305-day di~ Cass City Middle School officials a hair-raising win over a fired up vision ofthe DHIR program. Her of­ recently announced this year's Marlette Red Raiderteam, 36-34. The ficial 305-day production totaleq March is Reading Month Poster Con­ Hawks carne from behind to Win it at 28,680 Ibs. ofmilk and 9851bs. ofbuf­ test winners. The fifth grade winners the buzzer on a shot from inside after terfat. include Ashleigh Stoeckle, ftrst place, a fine feed by·Rick Pobanz. The Cass City's only undefeated team and Jenny Manwell, second place. buzzer sounded as the shot was in this year was the freshman. Thi~ Honorable mention· awards went to the air. squad raced through the season, de~ , Lindsey Bliss, Courtney Doerr, Whew! What started out to be a feating every team by a margin of 1. Q Amanda Kaake, Emily Martin and laugher turned out to be a hair raiser points or more. The freshman squad­ Angie Simpson. In the sixth grade, as Cass City wrapped up its fifth was coached by Dale McIntosh. The . Sarah Howard and Deidre Bowen Thumb B Association title in seven undefeated players included Roa won first and second place, respec­ years Friday with a 48-43 victory over Hutchinson, Ed Schwartz, Phil Kuck; tively, while honorable mention the visiting Marlette Red Raiders. JeffMaharg, Rick Doerr, S. Esckilseri, awards were presented to Krystal Afterjurnpingoffto a25-121ead with Mike Gruber, John Mocan, Dave , Alexander, Chloe Bird, Joe Compo, a minute and a half gone in the sec- Zawilinski, Rick Tuckey, Tom Whitney Laurie and Megan VanVliet. "ond period, it looked like the Hawks Smentek, Dave Romig, Jim Comb~, . It's been awhile since we had trucks might blowout the Raiders on their Kirt. Kendall, Alan Crouse, Ste{:e and front loaders working overtime, way to the championship. But that Schneeberger, Clark Hillaker, K,. Haw~Award as they were Monday, to get snow was in the ftrst half. The second half Smith, Don Sherman, Chuck Bli~s,: THE CASS CITY Schools' Red olfExcellence winners for Febru­ off the streets in March. How soon was a different story, far different. Ken Lowe, Ivan Stine, Guy Howat

CAMELOT SWORD 'fight - David J. Segro-,'es II (left) and Troy Mullin, both of Caro, rehearse for Calvary Bible Fellowship Cass City United Methodist Church Good Shepherd Lutheran Church the Thumb Area Center for the Arts' dinner pro­ an Independent Baptist Church 5100 N. Cemetery Rd., 6820 E. Main St., Cass City, M148726 ·P.O. Box 125, cas,s City, MI48726 (t­ 872-2770 . 4446 Ale St., Cass City, M148726 duction of "Camelot", scheduled for March 61-9 at 989-872-4088 . 872-3422 Worship Service 9:30 a.m. the Caro Knights of Columbus Hall. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship: 11:00a.m. Bible Class &Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00a.m. (Summer 9:30 a.m.) Pastor: Gerald Meyer .Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Sunday School- Sept.-May 9:30 a.m. TA CA set to present Wednesday Pray/Bible Study &Youth Group 7:00 p.m. Community Dinner - Monthly (2nd Wed. at noon) Living Word Worship Center Pastor - Chuck Carr Pastor: Rev. Paul G. Donelson (Where the Word is Life) Transportation available 6536 Houghton St., Cass City, M148726 "Camelot" March 6··9 Evangelical Free Church of Cass City 872-4637 6430 Chestnut Blvd., Cass City, MI48726 Sunday School 9:00 a.m. h( Who said chivalry is dead? Talent mixed vegetables, baked potato and Cass City Church of Christ Phone: 872-5060 Worship 10:00 a.m. \J.J from Tuscola County and beyond will dessert. . 6743 E. Main St., Cass City, M/48726 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. soon bring legends, lore and sensa­ "Camelot" is directed by Vi ctoria Contacts 872-2367 or 872-3136 Worship 11:00a.m. Wed. (Family Training Hour) 7:00 p.m. tional music to the Thumb Area Cen­ Penland and assistant directed by Worship Service Sunday 11 :00 a.m. &6:00 p.m. Midweek Bible Studies Pastor: Keith Misany ter for the Arts dinner theater pro­ Janet Penn, with music direction by ! Bible Study Sunday 10:00 a.m. &Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Biblical Counseling Linda Stevenson. For more informa­ EFCA duction ofLerner and Loewe's time­ Pastor: Rev. Todd R. Gould Novesta Church of Christ less musical, "Camelot," March 6-9 tion on this and other events, visit us at the Caro Knights ofColumbus Hall. on the website, www.tacfta.org. 2896 N. Cemetery Rd., Cass City, M148726 Michael Smith (King Arthur) of Cass City Church of the Nazarene First Baptist Church 872-3658 or 872-1195 assar, Sarah Overdier (Guenevere) • ••••••••••••• I•••• 6538 Third St., Cass City, M148726 (Independent, Fundamental) Bible School 9:30 a.m. &10:45 a.m. Caro and Ty Stevenson (Lancelot)· •C• 872-2604 or 872-5201 6420 Houghton St., Cass City, M148726 Worship Service 9:30 a.m. &10:45 a.m. Caro lead a host ofmystical char- : ountry'· Sunday School 10:00 a.m. 989-872-3155 Youth Group &Sunday Evening Sunday School All Ages 9:45 a.m. ters that made King Arthur a leg­ • Worship Service 11 :00 a.m. Services 6:00 p.l'{!. d: Merlin the wizard, Nimue the Sunday Morning Worship Service 11 :00 a. m. : Settings Wed. Prayer &Bible Study Minister: Chuck Emmert ph, King Pelinore, his faithful Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Youth Minister: Brad Speirs g, Horrid, and the Knights of the Merchant Mlall &Children'sActivities 6:00 p.m. Wednesday ound Table support as theater- Pastor -Judy A. Esckilsen Prayer Meeting &Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Visit our website at: www.novestachurch.org ers are wooed bysome ofthe most Open every weektmd AWANA Clubs 6:45 p.m. During School Year onderful music ever written such as Potter's House starting March 1st Pastor: David G. Hill f Ever I Would Leave You" and Cass City Missionary Church Website: YNfW.fbccc.us Christian Fellowship Church he Simple Joys ofMaidenhood." Saturdays, 10a.m.-7p.m. 4449 Koepfgen Rd., Cass City, M148726 Corner of 6th and Leach, Cass City, MI Made famous by the Great Julie Sundays, 12p.m.-6p .. m. 989-872-2729 First Presbyterian Church 48726 drews in the 1960s, this show is a • Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 872-5186 eless Broadway hit that has re­ Over 2,0 Barrier Free ntly made a comeback on stages Vendor B04'Jths Worship Service 11 :00 a.m. 6505 Church St., Cass City, MI48726 Thursday Evening 7:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Service &Youth Group 6:30 p.m. ound the country. offering thefollowb'lg: 872-5400 Sunday Worship 11 :00 a.m. " ickets are available by calling the Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m. Sunday School- Sept.-May 10:45 a.m. Pastor: F. Robert Tucker Iumb Area Center for the Arts - Commercial-Handmade Pastor - Bob Sweeney .. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. :ACA) at (989) 673-5266, or by - Flea Market - Craft Items YNfW.casscitymc.org Pastor: Dave Blackburn St. Pancratius Catholic Church • - Food Items - Prirnitivi'e iling TACA at [email protected]. • 4292 S. Seeger St., Cass City, M148726 • - Electronics - Collectiblles .ckets are $14 for Thursday 872-3336 ,unchie Night, which includes a • And Much More! • Saturday Liturgy 5:30 p.m. urger orhot dog, chips and des- • I • • Located 2 miles south oj' • Visitors always welcomed..... Pleasejoin us today Sunday Liturgy 9:00 a.m. rt, and $24 for the Friday through r day performances, whieh include • downtown Caro on M-24 • Pastor: Father Steve Fillion choice of New York strip steak, : '(989) 672-4837: : chicken or fish entree with salad, ••••••••••••••••••

, j PAGE SIX CASS CITYCHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2008 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN Make room Cubbies, Cass City appears....

USA wins district championship in shocking style

Ofthe many wounds the Unionville­ since 200l. team a 47-45 margin, Sebewaing Patriots have inflected on Playing without 2 ofthe team's top "We debated on how we wanted to the Cass City Red Hawk sports teams 8 players, leading scorer ChrisChilds handle the final minutes. To putpres­ in recent years, none were more pain­ and Shane Bloomfield, who were not sure on them or not. I know we were tul than Tim Holland's buzzer beater eligible for district play for violating tired. We basically played 5 guys , Friday during the Class C district school rules, Cass City started slow against them the whole night," .b9YS' basketball championship and fell behind 10-2 as nerves seemed Fernald said. game. to be affecting the visitors in the early Shane McFarland answered for Cass ',:With just 9 tenths of one second going. City with a bucket in the paint and remaining in regulation play, the host Still, the Hawks wen~ able to settle the Patriots, again, elected to hold for Patriots spotted Holland open on an down midway through the period and the final shot with just over a minute in-bounds play from half court. And a 10-4 run to close the frame had Cass remaining. when the 6' 2" center's turnaround City trailing just 14-12 entering the But the Cass City defense was up iumper hit nothing but net from 25­ period before the break. to the challenge and when Bitzerpen­ feet away, lifting the Patriots to an USA, however, was able to estab­ etrated into the lane his shot was mlikely 50-47 decision, USA fans lish a 12-pointbulge with 3:25 remain­ denied and the Red Hawks retained ;tormed the court in celebration of ing until the intermission as Lance possession with just 3.1 seconds CASS CITY'S CHRIS BINDER looks for a passing lane i~Friday's Class C' :he schools' 7th district title in 8 VanHoost and Shane Schmidt each showing on the clock. district championship game against Unionville-Sebewaing. Defending for t"~ -(ears. nailed treys, while the Hawks were With the ball under the Patriot goal, "I guess it just wasn't meant to be," limited to a Brent Doerr field goal to the Hawks attempted a full length Patriots is Taylor Cramer. . ~ed HawkCoachAaron Fernald said. start the frame. pass in an effort to get offa possible 'I think we may be jinxed, we are sort Trailing 30-20 at the break, the game winning attempt. lflike the Chicago Cubs." Hawks slowly started to chip away However, it was picked off by the The "Patriot Curse" - a phrase at the Patriot advantage throughout Patriots, who were fouled in the back lubbed after the game by Cass City the final 16 minutes. court leaving less than a second on Free throw shooting keys Hawks' victory': ootball coach Scott Cuthrell - is far Austin Babich, who goes to the bas­ the clock. , rom limited to the hardwood floors. ket as well as most college players, That was all the time Holland needed Austin Babich and Chris Summersett verted 12 of 16 attempts while Har­ Cass City was Summersett with 12 In 2005, the Patriot football team found gaps in the Patriot defense in to pull off a miracle shot with combined for 27 points Wednesday bor Beach made just I of 4 tosses. points, while Chris Binder added 9.. tammered Cuthrell's Red Hawks, 45­ the third stanza and used back-to­ McFarland draped in his face, send­ night to lead Cass City past Harbor Harbor Beach did not attempt a free Sorenson finished with 13 marketli :8, in a late season showdown be­ back dribble drives, combined with ing the Patriots into this week's re­ Beach, 46-38, during a semifinal throw during the final half. to pace Harbor Beach before fouling ween the 2 undefeated Greater an offensive rebound by Doerr, to gional action in BadAxe. match-up at the Class C boys' bas­ Joining Babich in double figures for out late in the game. i/ 'humb West leaders. The Patriots help the Hawks close to within 36-33. "I am happy that we were able to ketball district tournament hosted by sed the victory as a springboard to Doerr, who stepped up big with the battle back," said Fernald. "Ofall the Unionville-SebewaingArea Schools. Ie gridiron state playoffs where they Hawks' depleted roster, continued to teams I've coached, this one im­ After exchanging baskets for a 4-4 dvanced all the way to the champi­ hurt the Patriots as he rattled in the proved as much as any as the sea­ tie, the Red Hawks closed the initial nship game. team's final 7 points of the period, son went along." period on a 10-0 run to take a double­ [n 2007, the curse found its way onto including a comer jumper from be­ The Hawks finished the year with a digit margin into the period before the Ie baseball diamonds, where several hind the 3-point arc, that kept Cass 13-8 mark and were winners in 7 of break. Babich scored 6 ofhis game­ f those same Patriots knocked fa­ City in range, 41-38, entering the fi­ their final 9regular season games. high 15 points in the period, which ored Cass City from its own district nal 8 minutes. Sunlmersett, who many consider the included a defensive shot block near aseball tournament. That loss came Cass City drew even with the Patri­ team's most improved player on the half court that the junior guard con­ fter Cass City had completed one of ots on Chris Binder's trey to open year, led the Hawks with 16 points, verted into a lay-into end the scor­ s best regular seasons in several the final period scoring and then while Babich added 10 and Doerr, 9. ing after 8 minutes. ~ars, which included a victory over traded points with the defending dis­ USA's lone player in double'digits Tom Sorenson, however, heated up le Patriots in GTW action. trict champions to 43-43 and 45-45. was VanHoost, who tossed in a for the Pirates near the end of the And the curse isn't just limited to "Binder did a goodjob handling the baker's dozen. opening halfand tallied 6 points, in­ ',e boys' athletics. In 2006, the Patri­ ball against the USA pressure all cluding his team's final 3 points of :s rallied in both games ofa softball night," said Fernald. "But at the half CASSCITY-Binder0-2 (0-0) 6; Doerr the half, that helped slice the Cass Juble header to claim the GTW I told him he needed to look for his 3-1 (0-0) 9; Babich 2-2 (0-0) 10; City advantage to 23 -15 at the break. lampionship, while Cass City fin­ shot more." Summersett 6-0 (4-6) 16; McFarland Sorenson continued to hurt the hed second. The Patriots then went With momentum building along the 3-0(0-0)6. Hawks after the intermission, and his I to capture a state crown. Cass City sideline, the Patriots went TOTALS -14-5 (4-6) 47. second trey of the night had the Pi­ \lthough those setbacks were ago­ into a stall over the final 2 and a half rates trailing just27-24 with nearly 5 zing, they felt like papercuts in com­ minutes. High-scoring Brandon USA-H. Schmidt 1-0'(0-0) 2; Bitzer I­ minutes remaining in period 3. Irison to Friday's shocker, where Bitzer, who was held scoreless after 1(2-2) 7; S. Schmidt 0-1 (0-0) 3; Cramer The Pirates then closed to within 31­ ISS City, a school known for its rich scoring the Patriots' opening 5 0-1 (5-6) 8; Gettel 4-0 (0-0) 8; Holland 29 on a trey by Alex Talaski and had .sketbaU tradition, was attempting points, was fouled and calmly con­ 2-1 (2-2) 9; VanHoost2-2 (3·3) 13. an opportunity to take·the lead enter­ win its first cage championship verted a pair of freebies to give his TOTALS -10-6 (12-13) 50. ing the final stanza as they held the ball for the final shot attempt of the period. But a Harbor Beach turnover al­ '(1)'~ ~'7l;;~ lowed Babich to streak down the floor and nail a one-footed runner as the ~/'O buzzer sounded, making it a 4-point .J{s we 6egin our yfiyear ofserving tfie difference heading into the final 8 0, minutes. The Pirates cut the margin to one ~ Cass City area, we wouUfuk! to tfian{tfie point 3 times in the final period, but could never overtake the winners. Cass City used a 10-12 showing from l more tlian 100fami{ies wfio fiave put tfieir the foul line down the stretch to se­ cure the win, including a 4-for-4 ef­ fort by Sunlmersett, while Babich was ~ trust in us in their time ofneed. 3-for-4 and Chris Zawilinski, 2-for-2. The foul line proved to be the differ­ ence on the night as Cass City con-

CASS CITY - Binder 1-2 (1-2) 9; J Zawilinski 0-0 (2-2) 2; Doerr, 1-0 (0-0) 2; Babich 6-0 (3-4) 15; Sunlmersett 4­ 0(4-4) 12; McFarland 2-0 (2-4) 6. , i TOTALS -14-2 (12-16) 46. ROUGH UNDER THE BOARDS. Cass City's Shant

HARBORBEACH-TalaskiO-1 (0-0) McFarland draws contact during district action witt 3; Murawske 1-4 (0-0) 8; Susalla 1-0 HarI,or Beach. The Red Hawks avenged an earl! (0-0) 2; Buchholz 2-0 (0-0) 4; Sorenson 3-2 (1-2) 13; Volmering4-0 (0-0) 8. season setback against the Pirates, advancing 46-3' TOTALS -11-5 (1-4) 38. into the championship game. § ;::1 AUTO &TRUCK PARTS! IfIIIII------~~~iI'" -:_--NAPARV& .. Marine Antifreeze Antico1Jgelante Sta-Bil Marillo & NAPA Mac's Fuel \/ehiculos Gas Line Stabilizer Tfia6et Punera{:J{ome Recreativos Antifreeze Estabilizador de NAPA Anticongelante '\ 6255 Main Street", Cass City Combustible Sta·BiI (1 gaL) tJRVAF para Lineas de (12 oz.) _1. (989) 872-9700 Limit: Two, rebates Combustible (8 oz) #22208 ($4.00 total) per #7400 hous,ehold, NAPA Mac's --NA-P-A-F-u-II-Sy-n-th-eti-c------­ • Offering Pre-Need & At-Need Services Motor Oil Ace/te para Motor S;nl~etico ·Cremation & Traditional Funeral Services NAPA 10W30, 15W50, 5W30-#75500, 75510, 15520 ·Monument~ NAPA High Mileage Molar Oil & Markers 10W30, 1OW40, 20WSO - #75300, 75310, 75320 •Assisting in Transfer ofPre-Arrangements* lUI-lOt.

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~ Darnm, Lakers,junior Stephanie Max­ Austin Babich, Cass City, TIm Hol­ Independent Suspension ~ Bowling well, Lakers, junior Chelsea Dubey, land, USA, Lance Vanhoost, l!SA, .. Lakers. :. Taylor Cramer, USA, Brandon Bitzer, • SUZUKI Leagues USA, Brad Iskow, BadAxe, Ty Gra­ e ham, Reese, Isaac Zimmer, Reese. 1360 Prospect Aye., Caro r:... SECONDlEAM ... Thursday Nite Trio AUSTIN BABICH SECONDTEAM (989) 672-4525 ­.,...... as ofFeb. 28 Jennica Richards, Cass City, Megan M..F 8:30 a.m.-5:30 a.m., 8at. 9 a.m.-2 p.m• ... Jobes, Lakers, Jillian Williamson, ... Chris Surnmersett, Cass City, Chris USA, Julie Spyhalski, All Saints, SartinElectric 34 Banq~et Childs, Cass City, TrentGascho, Lak­ ited Building Centers 24 ers, D'Andre Cook, Lakers, Preston d}@ oerr Landscaping 24 planned Oakes, All Saints, Ollie Hull, ycogen Seeds 22 All Saints bco Consulting 13 The Tuscola Longbeards Chapter of i... the National Wild Turkey Federation individual High Games & Series: Ed will host their annual "Hunting Heri­ . I::hmaltz 258-238-226 (722); TomLis tage Banquet" Friday, April 11, at the !s'7-218 (675); Rick Kerkau 254-213 Richville ConservationClub, 3270 W. HONORABLEMENTION Earn up to $55,000. 1); Ken Martin213. Sanilac Rd. (M-46). ! • earn High Game & Series: Martin 5:3~ ( The doors will open at p.m. Shane McFarland, Cass City, Kelson ectric 666 (1918). There will be silent and live auctions Gettel, USA, Logan Tibbits, Lakers, ~wards: Ed Schmaltz - 700 Series and raffle prizes. Reservations can Chris Paganini, Bad Axe, Demario SlbAvg. or Less) (722); Tom Lis 75 be made bycalling (989) 872-3157 or Walker, All Saints,AdamPijaszek, All Irins Over Average Game (257­ 872-1965; Saints, Taylor Mantey, Reese, Brad f!77=80), 140 Pins OverAverage Se­ The Tuscola Longbeards Chapter Ivey, Reese, Dan Fiting, Reese, Josh ties (675-531=144). held its first banquet in August 1999, Pickell, Reese. which led to, the group's presenta­ Merchanettes tion of the federation's "Making i~ as ofFeb. 28 Tracks" educational box to Campbell " Elementary School fourth graders the ill Season Video 35 following spring. The chapter pre­ Mr. Farmer lhumb Octagon Barn 31 sented 3 additional boxes in the fall III or Nothing 26 of2001, with plans to place the edu­ Read and Use .. cational tools in all fourth grade class­ ilndividual High Games & Series: D. rooms in the county. CHRONICLE Irilliams 172 (476); C. Brown 176 That goal was reached in Septem­ ~55); o Financial aid is available to those who qualify (includes K. Maurer 172 (451); L. Pabst ber 2006, and chapter members now CLASSIFIED ADS . State/Federal grants and student loans). 167(471). deliver the boxes, which include pen­ e Convenient scheduling with multiple start dates. :1'eam High Game & Series: All Sea­ cils, rulers and bookmarks, to stu­ • To sell or rent a farm $on Video 606-605; All or Nothing dents each fall at no cost to the e Baker students are trained for every imaginable situation on the road with the state-of-the-art TranSlmVS III Simulator. ¢l764).. schools. The chapter also makes a • To sell or buy livestock :Splits: K. Maurer 2-7; E. Romain 3­ scholarship available to graduating o Requirements for the Commercial Drivers License Class A can • To sell or buy implements be met within the first 20 weeks. hO, 1. Montgomery 5-7. seniors. • To profitably sell or buy anything o Baker grads have achieved a 100% pass rate on the COL. o 98% of Baker's available graduates are emploYe<:!,

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Action Guide Cass City High School students re­ ing tremendous improvements in­ cently had a successful series ofper­ clude Marlette, Cass City, Kingston fonnances during the Thumb, Area and Brown City. ~;, Quiz BowlLeague's (TAQBL) winter "It's getting to be that time ofyea3l~ SERVICE tournaments, with the Red Hawks fin­ when the teams are performing at top ishing second in a field of18 teams in form. The only problemwith this, as~: both varsity and junior varsity divi­ I see it, is we are ending our seasoij,,~ sions. earlier in order to avoid schedule con-: ·DIRECTORY The Cass City A Team earned pre­ flicts with spring sports," he added.~·' liminarywins overUbly B (410-135) "With state games scheduled for Aprik and PeckB (320-155) before losing to 18-19, teams will be 'off' for about 9:.,'; Sandusky A in the championship weeks prior to the state games. HOPt:h;' match by a final score of505 to 280. fully, the teams will practice in order:; The Cass City JV team, meanwhile, to stay sharp for the state tourna-., JOHNSON SfifJ8rJOn ~ THE CASS CITY High School Quiz Bowl A Team posted wins over North Branch JV ment." ." APPLIANCE & (405-135) and Ubly N (325-285) be­ The annual Tournament ofChampi.,r· 1lssocial8s, 9nc. is composed of (from left) Evan Bushong, Andrew fore losing to Peck JV in the finals, ons for quiz bowl students will wrap'; REFRIGERATION S'~;;;yt;I&'E~IIi~rlnl= 295 to 220. up the TAQBL season Thursday at., SERVICE Mortgage Reports, Deering and (missing) C.J. Warmbier. In the varsity division, it was the Sanilac Career Center. ~ : Flood Elevation Certification, Sandusky'sATeam sweeping another Cass City, Michigan "Students have been taking pre.:.:' . Boundmy Surveys & More 3 matches for the third year in a row, tests in the areas of current events:;l; Over 20 Years Experience 255 E. Buron Ave. Sandusky A has moved into second science, math, social studies and lan- ~ : Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Bad AIe, MI 48413 place in the 17-field varsity division, guage arts," Irland noted. "The top':' Dishwashers, Microwaves, according to league Director Bruce qualifiers will compete individuallyini.. Refrigerators, All Brands 989-269-2201 Irland, who said North Branch A is all areas and at their respective grade'!' Fax: 989-269-6815 sitting in first place with 14 wins and (989) 872-1101 [email protected] levels. The top student overall (will)' f . one loss (to Sandusky A), and be awarded a $100 college scholar.J .,

SanduskyAhas 13 wins and 2 losses, ship from the league and a grand- l as does Bad Axe A. champion plaque." " ~ Professional and Business All 3 teams were scheduled to meet The Tournament of Champions is:'; Thursday in Kingston in the league's slated for 4 to 6:30 p.m., and then final regular season tournament. Prior league's season-ending Winte,:: DIRECTORY to that competition, North Branch B League Championship will followrl was in fourth place with a record of with the top 8 varsity teams compet~';'· 12-3, while Cass City A was fifth at ing. C 11-4.and Marlette A was in sixth at 11-7 ~ Teams from C-PS, Ubly, "Several high schools have quali-£:: Anderson, Tuckey, Kingston and Peck area also partici­ fied to attend the State of Michigan.!\ Bernhardt, Doran & Co., P.C. S.H.Raythatha, pating in the winter TAQBL season. QuizBowl Championship on the c~! Certified Public Accountants "Sandusky A started the season in pus ofMSU in April. They includ¢ Gary Anderson, CPA (Caro) M.D. RED HAWK JV Team members are (from left) Zac sixth place, ended the month ofJanu­ Kingston, Bad Axe, Marlettei;b Robert Tuckey, CPA, (Cass City) ary in second and (was) runner-up at Croswell-Lexington, Cass Cit~(J Jerry Bemhardt, CPA (Caro) Dr. Ray Deering, Dallas Woodward and Brandon Montgom­ .l Thomas Doran, CPA (Caro) the end of February," Irland said. Sandusky, North Branch, Dryden and' Valerie Hartel, CPA (Cass City) Board Certified ery. "Other teams that have been show- Brown City," Irland said. ,.• 715 E. Frank St., Caro. MI Family Medicine Phone 673'-3137 6261 Church St., Cass City, MI 4672 Hill St. Phone 872·3730 CassCity Legislation targets Phone 812-5010 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-5 copper wire thefts

In a move to protect businesses from prison and a $10,000 fine. Brown's financial losses caused by the grow­ legislation has the support of the ing crime ofcopper theft, State Rep. Michigan FannBureau, DTE, and 10­ RICHARDA. Terry Brown (D-Pigeon) last week cal law enforcement officials. introduced legislation to require HALL,D.O. people to show photo ID when they Copper theft is increasing in the Thumb and statewide, partly because sell copper. 4674 Hill Street the price of copper has been rising. Thumb Insurance' Cass City, MI 48726 "Our fanners and other businesses The Michigan FannBureau estimates Group, Inc Phone: 872-4725 are losing money because·of the the cost of copper theft at upwards of$2 million, not including lost pro­ Your hometown independent growing problemofcopper theft, and insurance agentfor: . Office Hours: identifying the thieves when they sell ductivity. Most thefts occur at night, •Ternl & Universal Life Mon., Tues., Thurs., the copper is the best way to stop making it difficult to catch the thieves MEMBERS OF Cass City's B Team are (from left) 'Auto • Home & Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. it," said Brown, a member of the in action. • Business • Health INSURANCE PROTECTION Wed. 9 a.m.-noon HouseAgriculture Committee. "This Brown praised the persistence of Kelsey Rudy, Jacob Ballard and Rochelle Rushlow. . IS OUR BUSINESS planwill make itextremelydifficult for Tuscola County Sheriff Tom Kern, "We want to be your agent" copper thieves to tum stolen metal whose department has worked dili­ Agents: into cash. I'm proud to sponsor this gently to find the perpetrators in sev­ Mark Wiese Jim Ceraolkl BOARD OF REVIEW plan, which will protect our agricul­ eral recent cases ofcopper theft. Kern Cathy Staeer Pat Stecker for GreenleafTownship 6240 W. Main St.. Cas. City. MI 48126 tural industry and support our law said Brown's plan will give authori~ 989·872.4351 Will Be Held ALL PETS enforcement officials." ties their most powerful weapon in . the fight to stop this growing crime. Tuesday, March 4 at 3:00 p.m. VETERINARY CLINIC Brown's legislation strengthens the To present the roll. No public protest heard. P.C. laws that govern sales to second­ "These crimes have been tough to Tuesday, March 11 , 20089 a.m-1 p.m. & 2·4 p.m. Susan Hoppe D.V.M. hand andjunk dealers. In addition to solve because without being required Thursday, March 13, 2008 2-5 & 6-9 p.m. 4438 S. Seeger St. requiring sellers to present photo ID, to show a photo ID, thieves can just Brown's plan requires scrap dealers Greenleaf Township Hall on Gilbert Rd., 2 miles north of Cass City Rd, Phone 872-2255 give a fake name at the scrap yards to retain a copy and provide records Taxpayers may appeal assessments at eitherofthe last two meetings orbymail when they sell stolen copper," Kern of scrap metal sales, including cop­ to Judy Doerr, Clerk, at 7381 Germania Rd., Vbly, MI48475 said. Tentative Equalization Factor Maple Grove ies ofphoto IDs, to law enforcement Class Ratio Multiplier officials each week. Agriculture 50.06% 0.9988 Veterinary "Representative Brown's legislation Commerdal 43.02% 1.1622 The legislation also makes it a felony solves that problem and enables our Industrial 53.55% 0.9337 EYECARE Clinic for scrap dealers to buy or sell stolen deputies to find these thieves. Residential 49.20% 1.0162 ; & EYEWEAR Dr. Michelle L. Taylor scrap metal that they have reason to Oftentimes, it's the same people hit­ Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 $ The township will provide necessary reasonable service to individuals with Disabili- : 1710 W. Caro Rd. believe was stolen from an irrigation ting multiple sites. The sooner we FOR EVERYONE systemoragricultural machinery. Vio­ stop them, the better it is for our fmm­ ties at the Board ofReview Meeting upon 3 days notice to clerk. ~.. Professional eye exams Caro, MI 48723 . Judy Doerr, Clerk 989-658-8625 Prescriptions filled lators would face up to 5 years .in ers and property owners." Large selection oftrames (989) 673-7387 ~;,p, All types'ofcontacts ,~, No-line bifocals. (West ofCaro, across GlasSls repaired from Moore Motors) Notice of BlueCross & VSP participant Notice of BOARD OF REVIEW E ~ DAVID C. BATZER II, 0.0. Call to set up BOARD OF REVIEW Professional Eye Care your pet So healthcare for Evergreen Township ~ 4672 Hill St., Cass City ... .~ 872-3404 appointment! '.~ will be held for will be held ~ Bad Axe 269-7263 Novesta Township Mon., March 10, 2008 9-noon & 6-9 p.m. a... March 10, 2008 9 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m. 'i'." Tues., March 11, 2008 9 a.m.-4 p.m. .March 11, 2008 1-4 p.m. & 6-9 p.m. Tentative Eq'ualization Factor Tentative Equalization Factor Multiplier Ratio Multiplier Ratio Agricultural 0.98990 50.51 Residential 1.0179 49.12 ! Commercial 1.62443 30.78 Agricultural 1.0261 48.73 Residential 1.07666 46.44 Commercial 1.0050 49.75 I.. Evergreen Township Hall ; Timber Cutover 1.0000 50.00 - 6331 Shabbona Rd., Shabbona Novesta Township Hall, Deford I Audrey Leslie, Supervisor Karen Mozden, Clerk

Currently, and historically, it is the responsibility of state and local Notice of BOARD OF REVIEW Notice of • government to publish public and legal notices here in Michigan's newspapers. This pa¢r you're holding right now is a hL~torical docwm."tI!, for Ellington Township printed and published with a date on every page. And its pages hold your right to know what the government is doing in your commlmity. will be heldat the Ellington Township Hall BOARD OF REVIEW In fact, it's law. located at the cornerofM-81 and DutcherRd. For In our democratic society your newspaper fulfills an essential role in serving your right to know. After all. it shouldn't be your responsibility Public Meetings: to know how to look, wh{.,"l'e to look or when to look, let alone to know Elkland Township what you're looking for to be infonned. That is why you have. and Mon., March 10, 2008 1:30-4:30 & 6-9 p.m. read. your newspaper, where public notices are published with Will Be Held \ accountable circulation and presented to you on these pages in clear Tues., March 11, 2008 8:30-11:30 a.m. & 1-4:30 p.m. black and white. Tentative Equalization Factor March ~ 0, 2008 9 a.m.-12 & 1-4 p.m. Multiplier Ratio Agricultural 1.0936 45.72 1-4 & 6-9 p.m. Commercial 1.0060 49.70 .March 11, 2008 Residential 1.0229 48.88 at 6691 CHurch St., Cass City 'IWPA'"~"f!!f.I!U!!2~e\lll Personal 1.0000 50.00 Public Notices in Newspapers. . Dan Erla, Supervisor Your Right to Know, Delivered Right to Your Door, Duane Lockwood, Supervisor • " " ~SS CITY, MICHIGAN CASS CITYCHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2008 PAGE NINE Obituaries Nicholia Huizar 12,1942 inDetroit. Velma Stevenson Mayer is survived by her husband, INicholia Ann Huizar, 61, of Russell; a daughter, Penny (Mark) Barrons ofCaro; 4 grandchildren; 2 Velma May Stevenson, 92, ofSouth Gagetown, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, Lyon, died Saturday, March 1, 2008 2008 in Detroit Receiving Hospital. great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Miller of Mt. Clemens; a brother, in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, :She was born Oct. 1, 1946 in Ypsilanti, following a short illness. Reseville, the daughter of Nicholas Gerald (Phyllis) Formaz of Zephyrhills, Fla.; and several nieces She was born March 8, 1915 in Su­ aatl Alma (Schroeder) Zimmerman. perior, NB, the daughter ofPerry and She married Christopher A. Huizar and nephews. She was preceded in death by 2 Freida (Lessmeier) McDaniel. N<'v. 24, 1962 in Vassar. She married Clarence Thomas Huizar owned and operated several brothers, Conrad and Jack Formaz. A memorial service will take place in Stevenson Nov. 9,1932 inBelleville, re'staurants including Nicky's Elbow Kan. He died Jan. 2, 2000. Room in Caro and Nicky's Beagios in the spring at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Stevenson and her husband moved Gagetown. She was a former member to South Lyon in 1937. She worked of the Deford Missionary Church. Interment will be in Great Lakes Na­ tional Cemetery. for General Filters Co. in Novi for 11 She was very active in coordinating years. She attended New Hudson the Caro Pumpkin Festival. She and Memorials maybe made to the char­ ity ofthe donor's choice. United Methodist Church. Cm-is raised over 61 children in their Stevenson is survived by her chil­ Mtne. Arrangements were made by Kranz Funeral Home, Kingston. dren: MaryAnn Gaflka ofWixom, Vera A GROUP OF CASS City Middle School band students performs during the Huizar is survived by her husband, Mae Hock of Kingston, and Ellen Christopher; children: Jeff(Danielle) Joyce (Chuck) Maltese ofGold River, first Academic Track meet of the season Thursday at home against ·Clio. "It Childs ofGrand Blanc, Chris Huizar Patricia Krol Calif.; 7 grandchildren; 17 great­ was a great meet, with Cass City (earning) 125.5 points and C,liowith 94.5," II ofRedford, Kevin (Linda) Huizar grandchildren; 2 great great-grand­ of Lincoln Park, and Doreen (IT) children; a half-brother, Warner reported Kathy Milligan, Academic Trackcoordinator. "We took first place in Arwood of Redford; 10 grandchil­ PatriciaAnne Krol, 30, ofTroy, for­ merly ofDecker, died Saturday, March McDaniel of Council Bluffs, Iowa; dren; brothers: Dennis Zimmerman of and many nieces and nephews. all but 4 testing areas plus 5 firsts in the performances." UQ.ionville"and Ron (Sharon) Mou­ 1, 2008 at University of Michigan Hospital, AnnArbor. She was preceded in death bya son­ ton ofWaterford; a sister, Alma (Bud) in-law, Anthony Gaftka; a great­ Di\vis of Clinton; sisters-in-law: She was born Feb. 7, 1978 in Sandusk~ . grandchild, Jamie Haley; a brother, Author visits Campbell Elementary LouAnn Zimmerman of Roseville, Krol was a 1996 graduate of Cass Albert McDaniel; a sister, Anna CQarlotte Zimmerman of Caro, and Messersmith; a half-sister, Evelyn D0rothy Zimmerman ofMiddleburg, City High School. She moved to Bir­ mingham where she attended Oakland Hadden; and a half-brother, Oscar FI~.; a brother-in-law, Neil Little of McDaniel. Middleburg, Fla.; and many nieces University and worked for the Oak­ land Insurance Company. Funeral services were held at 11 and nephews. a.m., Wednesday, March 5, at New She was preceded in death by her Krol is survived by her mother, Bonnie (John) Adkins-Salowitz of Hudson United Methodist Church parents; her step-father, Richard with the Rev. Gerald Hunter officiat­ Mi>uton; 3 brothers: Bill, Allen and Decker; her father, Waiter (Joanie) Krol of Sandusky; 2 brothers: Mike ing. A!lt Zimmerman; and a sister, Joyce . Interment was in the South Lyon Little. (Albry) Krol of Marlette and Todd (Jennifer) Krol of Rockford; 2 step­ Cemetery. Funeral services were held Satur­ Memorials may be made to New day, March 1, at Kranz Funeral Home, brothers, Mike and Mark Adkins, both of Cass City; grandparents: Hudson United Methodist Church or Cass City, with Elder Ervin Haley of South Lyon Center for ActiveAdults. Community of Christ Church, Bay Wayne and PatFleming ofSandusky; . a special friend, John Growney of Arrangements were made by Kranz Port, officiating. Funeral Home, Cass City. Memorials may be made to the Troy; and nieces, nephews, aunts, ~erican Cancer Society Relay for uncles and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her George Wald 'rrangements· were made by Kranz grandparents, Ann and Phil Krol; her .uneral Home, Cass City. step-father, JimAdkins; and an aunt, r Carrol Krol. George P. Wald, 76, died Wednes­ p~ Virginia Mayer Funeral services were held at J 1a.m, day, Feb. 27, 2008. Wednesday, March 5 at Marsh Fu­ He was born Oct. 21, 1931 in •t·,:",· t~:Yirginia neral Chapel, Sandusky, with Pastor Gagetown, the son of Vincent and Helen Mayer, 84, of Debra Brown officiating. Alma (Phelan) Wald. Jii,1,igston, died Thursday, Feb. 28, Burial was in the Evergreen Town­ Wald remained a lifelong area resi­ 8 in her home following a short ship Cemetery, Decker. dent. He was a member ofSt. Agatha ss. Memorials may be made to. the Catholic Church, Gagetown. Wald e was bornFeb. 19, 1924 in Royal Ametican Cancer Society, or the served in the U.S. Army during the , the daughter ofPeter and Loretta donor's choice. Korean Conflict. He was active inthe orad) Forrnaz. . Arrangements were made by Marsh Thumb OctagonBarnrestoration pro­ )e married Russell H. Mayer Dec. Funeral Chapel, Sandusky. , cess, and involved in Alcoholics ~ ~. Anonymous programs. Wald is survived by 2 brothers, Ri­ " MAIN 'STREET • chard and John "Mike" Wald; and several nieces, nephews and cous­ LISA WHEELER, author of more than 20 children's books, was recently a ins. : BOOKKEEPING SERVICES : He was preceded in death by a sis­ guest at Campbell Elementary School in Cass City. She spoke tpstudents about ~ ter, Mary Lou Merz; an aunt, Mary how she researches her books, and presented strategies for effective writing. . Wald; and a sister-in-law, Nelva Wald. Prior to the author's visit, students completed art and writing projects, had a • • Mass of Christian burial was held Monday, March 3, at St. Agatha bubble-blowing contest, and cooked a recipe based on one of her books. • Catholic Church, Gagetown, with Fa­ • ther Steve Fillion and Sr. DorothyAnn Blasko officiating. New license changes are in effect 6436 Main Street, Cass City, MI 48726 • Memorials may be mad~ to the • church or the George P. Wald Memo­ 989·872·8439 rial Fund. First-time applicants for a Michigan before going to a branch office. . Michigan's policy to this point. The Denise Guinther Cyndi Martin • driver's license or identification card She added that the new policy actu~ 1995 opinion said the department Arrangements were made by the Gagetown Funeral Chapel, must prove that they have established ally complements the department's could not refuse to issue a license Gaget?wn. a permanent legal presence in the commitment to speeding up branch simply because the applicant was not ••••••••••••••••••• United States under a requirement office service. Because fewer foreign legally in the country. The most re­ that took effect Tuesday, Jan. 22, ac­ identity documents will be accepted cent opinion takes precedence over Lois Whittaker cording to Secretary of State Terri from applicants, employees at the the earlier opinion. Lynn Land. counter won't be confronted with as Lois Louise Whittaker, 82, ofCass Land's push to enhance driver's li­ many time-consuming transactions Land already has been working·to City, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008 in cense security can now move forward and can serve other customers. Docu­ enhance driver's license security. In Crossroads Restaurant Covenant Health Care System due to a recent attorney gen~ral's ments that need additional verifica­ December2007 she proposed the cre­ 8510 Van Dyke Rd. • Cass City Harrison Campus, Saginaw, following opinion. The opinion says that un­ tion will be reviewed in Lansing rather ation of an upgraded "standard" Corner ofM-53 & Bay City-Forestville Roads a short illness. der current law the state cannot is­ than in branch offices. In those in­ driver's license and an optional "en­ (989) 872-2681 She was born Sept. 30, 1925 in sue a driver's license to anyone who stances a customer may be asked to hanced" version that can be used in Haynes,Ark., the daughter ofthe Rev. is not in the country legally and per­ visit the branch again. Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Sat., Sun. 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; place of a passport at the Canadian Alfred and Emma (Viney) Lowe. manently. Land's announcement only Land also pointed out that the num­ border. Theplan is being considered Friday 7 a.m.-8 p.m. ~ Closed Tuesdays She married Earl RayWhittaker Nov. deals with original applications. Up­ ber of original applications pro­ by the Legislature. -EVERY FRIDAY- 7,1942. Hedied Nov. 2,1984. dated procedures for renewals will.be cessedin branch offices is relatively Whittaker attended Lee University released soon. small, accounting for less than 4 per­ ,Fish Fry & Surf-n-Turf in Cleveland, Tenn. She worked for • "This is one more tool in our initia­ cent ofall branch transactions. Her proposal would change the law Featuring Home Cooked Meals and Desserts General Cable for over 10 years and tive to bolster Michigan's border and A state lawmaker recently asked to allow residents who are in the U.S. BREAKFAST SERVED ANYTIME EVERYDAY for Summers Bakery for many years. document security," Land said. "It Michigan's attorney general to revisit legally but temporarily to apply for Now Smoke-Free Environmen Whittaker is survived by her chil­ also puts Michigan's procedure in line a 1995 opinion that has guided an upgraded standard license. dren: Marilyn Walsh ofClermont, Fla., with those ofmost other states. The Bishop Alfred (Joyce) Whittaker of department will maintain its highest .. Monroe, Earl Whittaker, Jr. ofDeford, standards of customer service by Protect Your Retirement Nest Egg '" Helen(Norm) Lucier ofGroton, Conn., sharing information with the public and Tanya (Jeft) Warner of Deford; and working with applicants so that 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchil­ they understand the requirements. dren; 9 great great-grandchildren; a We all share the goal ofa safer Michi­ Even the most savvy investors sister, Lavon (Jarrett) Insco ofCleve­ gan and America." wonder about howto best protect land, Tenn.; a brother, Richard (Iris) As ofJan. 22, applicants for an origi­ their retirement nest egg. i.. Lowe ofClermont, Fla.; a brother-in­ nal driver's license or state-issued ID .. 2008 law, Albert Smith ofLake Orion; a sis­ card must meet 4. standards in addi­ To find out more information on protecting ter-in-Iaw, Marilyn Lowe ofKnoxville, tion to Michigan's driving and physi­ your retirement income cal health requirements byproviding Tenn.; and many nieces and neph­ call David A. Weiler today. Celebrate your important day with ews. documentation of: She was preceded in death by 2 * A valid Social Security number or • Announcements • Napkins daughters: Diana Whittaker and ineligibility for one. Applicants will Together we can create an investment plan to help you Linda Squires; a son-in-law, Thomas have to bring their Social Security reach your goals while protecting your annuity income • Invitations • Photo Albums Schaible; a great-granddaughter, card or other acceptable document • Open House Cards • Graduation Keepsakes Allyson Alizabeth Whittaker; 2 sis­ to a SecretaryofState office, or a let­ ters: Wanda Jean Bragg and Stella ter ofineligibility from the U.S. Social • Thank You Notes and more.... Nadine Smith; and a brother, Alfred SecurityAdministration. Harris & Company Lowe Jr. * Legal and permanent presence in : by ~r1son C6raft Funeral services were held Friday, the United States. Cass City, MI 48726 Feb. 29, at Living Word Worship Cen­ *Their identity (legal name and date i~@: ~)~ ter, Cass City, with the Rev. Keith ofbirth). n: Misany and Claud Thayer officiating. * Michigan residency. 989-872-2688 Interment will be in the Elkland A list ofacceptable documents is at . Township Cemetery, Cass City, inthe www.Michigan.gov/sos. The Web Cass City ClironicCe The Hartford variable annuities are issued by Hartford Life Insurance Company and by Hartford Life I spring. site includes information on obtain­ and Annuity Insurance Company and are underwritten and distributed by Hartford Securities X' ing a Social Security card from the ~istrib.Ulion Company, Inc. For more. complete information on The Hartford variable annuities. r'J'1 Memorials may be made to Living mc1udmg charges and expenses, obtalD a prospectus from your Investment Representative .1Hj E ! 6550 :Main Street, Cass City federal government. or call 1~80?862.6668 for information on variable annuities. Please read it carefully U":'::TFORD Word Worship Center or the Disabled before you IOvest or send money. P3232 10/02 Il.AH American Veterans. Land encouraged customers to make ! (989) 872-2010 Arrangements were made by Kranz sure they have ,the documents nec­ ! NOT FDICJNCUA INSURED I reAY LOSE VAlUE I NO lANK GUARANTEE I(~ Q I Funeral Home, Cass City. ' essary to complete their applications ill NOT ADEPOSn'I NOT INSURED IY AllY FfDERAl. GOVERNMENT AGENCY I~'<:/ PAGETEN CASS CITY CHRONICLE -WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2008 CASS CITY, MICHIGA~ Legal Notices ]

THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ east 1/4 ofSouthwest 1/4; thence East 300 feet; thence THIS FIRM ISA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ South 89 degrees 46 minutes 12 seconds East 198.00 TI-ITS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ seconds West, parallel with said West Section line South 726.70 feet; thence West 300 feet; thence North ING TO COLLECT ADEBT. ANY INFORMATION ING TO COLLECT ADEBT. ANY INFORMATION feet; thence North 02 degrees 06 minutes 45 seconds ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ 285.00 feet, thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes of) 726.70 feet to the PointofBeginning, Section 9, Town wtj OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ West 214.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 46 min­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT seconds West perpendicular to said West section lil1'e POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE, II North, Range 9 East, Township of Fremont, POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE , utes 12 seconds West 198.00 feet to the point ofbe­ PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 229.26 feet to the point of beginning. Commonlj! Tuscola County, Michigan. NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE ginning. THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE known as 3679 S Vassar Road, Vassar M148768. MILITARY DUTY. MILITARY DUTY. MILITARY DUTY. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the The redemption period shall be 6 months from the The redemption period shall be 6 months from the ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded date of such sale, unless detennined abandoned in ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded date of such sale, unless detennined abandoned in MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the date of such sale, unless detennined abandoned in by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your dam­ accordance with MCLA 6oo.324Ia, in which case by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your dam­ accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case conditions ofa mortgage made by Randolph L. Brown accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241 d, the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ages, ifany, shall be limited solely to the return ofthe ages, ifany, silall be limited solely to the return ofthe the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date and Shawn Brown, husband and wife, to in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days ofsuch sale. bid amolUlt tendered at sale, plus interest. bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. ofsuch sale. CitiMortgage Inc. successor by merger to from the date ofsuch sale, or upon the expiration er 16, 2004, in Liber 1008, on Page 820, 2oo3"without recourse by assignment. There is ofsuch sale. dated September 9, 2003 and recorded on Septem­ of ditch, 240.69 feet: thence South 89 degrees 38 can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if Tuscola County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ claimed to be due at the date hereofthe swnofEighty­ ber 16,2003 in Liber954 on Page 160, and assigned JPi9utes 12 seconds West along the East-West quar­ any, are limited solely to the relum ofthe bid amount gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereofthe Three Thousand Four Hundred Fifty and 811100 Dated: February 20, 2008 by said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Mortgage ter line as occupied, 729.70 feet to the pOint ofbe­ tendered at sale, plus interest. swn ofSixty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-T~e Dollars ($83,450.81), including interest at 11.625% Corporation as assignee as documented by an assign­ ginning. Dollars and Forty-Eight Cents ($65,653.48), includ­ per annum. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CAL:": ment, in Tuscola County Records, Michigan, on FC R (248) 593-1305 which mortgage there is claimed to be due aUhe date Dated: February 20, 2008 ing interest at 7.250% per annum. ' The redemption period shall be 12 months from the Under the power ofsale contained in said mortgage Trott & Troll, P.C. hereofthe sum ofOne Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand d;ite of such sale, unless detennined abandoned in Orlans Associates, P.e. Under the power ofsale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ Attorneys for Servicer Six Hundred Sixty and 99/1 00 Dollars ($162,660.99), accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 including interest at 5.88% per annum. Attorneys for Servicer and the statue in such case made and provided, nd­ the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date tice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ P.O. Box 5041 tice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, or some Fannington Hills, Michigan 48334·2525 ofsuch sale. Troy, MI 48007-5041 closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, or SOole part ofthem, at public venue at the front entrance of File #188821FOI Under the power ofsale contained in said mortgage (248) 457-1000 part of them, at public venue, front entrance of the the Courthouse in the, Village of Caro, Tuscola 2-20-4 and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ Dated: February 20, 2008 File No. 201.7304 Courthouse Building in the Village ofCaro, Michi­ County, MI in Tuscola County, Michigan at 10:00 tice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ 2-20-4 gan, Tuscola County at 10:00 AM 0'clock, on March a.m. on MARCH 20, 2008. closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, or some FOIt MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ part ofthem, at public venue, at the place ofholding 13,2008.' FC D (248) 593-1309 ING TO COLLECTADEBT. ANY INFORMATION the circuit court within Tuscola County, at 10:00 AM, Trott & Trott, P.e. Saidpremises are located in the Township ofAlmer, Said premises are situated in Tuscola County, Michi­ Tuscola County, Michigan, and are descnbed as: WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ on March 20, 2008. Attorneys for Servicer POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE gan and descril)ed as: . 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Section 15, Town 13 North, Range 9 East, South 60 Said premises are situated in Township ofMillington, THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Faimington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 MILITARY DUTY. Tuscola County, Michigan, and are described as: SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF VASSAR, File #1 89369FOI acres ofWest halfofSouthwest quarter except com­ ING TO COLLECTADEBT. ANY INFORMATION TUSCOLA COUNTY, MICHIGAN, COMMENC­ mencing at a point that is North 89 degrees 36 min­ WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded A parcel ofLand in the Northeast 114 ofsection 30, ING 987.416 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST utes 35 seconds East 396.23 feet from Southwest POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE CORNER OF T!:!E NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL comer ofSection, thence North 00 degrees 16 min­ by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your dam­ Town 10 North, Range 8 East, described as follows: NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE ages, ifany, shall be limited solelY to the return ofthe To fix the point ofbeginning commence at the North QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF utes 27 seconds West 379.50 feet, thence North 89 MILITARY DUTY. SECTION 31, TOWN II NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST, degrees 36 minutes 35 seconds East 760.56 feet, bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. 1/4 comerofsection 30, thence North 90 degrees 00 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ THENCE SOUTH 418.85 FEET; THENCE EAST thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 27 seconds West minutes 00 seconds East, on the North line ofsaid ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded ING TO COLLECTA DEBT. ANY INFORMATION 150 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 38I.15 FEET; .5 feet, thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 35 sec­ MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the Section 162.50 feet to the point ofbeginning ofthis by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your dam­ WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ THENCE WEST 300 FEET; THENCE NORTH 800 onds East 135 feet, thence South 00 degrees 16 min­ conditions ofa mortgage made by Susan G Keyser, description; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 ages, ifany, shall be limited solely to the return ofthe POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE FEET; THENCE EAST 150 FEET TO THE POINT utes 27 seconds East 380 feet, thence South 89 de­ a married woman, and Timothy M. Anuszkiewicz, seconds East, on said North Section Line 162.50 feet; bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE OF BEGINNING grees 16 minutes 35 seconds West 895.56 feet to Point Jr., a single man, original mortgagors, to Mortgage thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds, East, MILITARY DUTY. America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 6, 1993 and perpendicular to said North Section Line, 470.00 feet; ofBeginning, also except commencing at Southwest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the The redemption period shall be 12 months from the comer ofSection, thence East 97 feet, thence North recorded on October 18, 1993 in Liber 648 on Page thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, conditions ofa mortgage made by Kame J. Colman, ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded date of such sale unless detennined abandoned in 184 feet, thence West 97 feet, South 184 feet to Point 696, and assigned by said Mortgagee to KeyCorp parallel with said North Section Line, 162.50 feet; fi'k/a Kanie J. Giddings, a manied woman, and Jer­ by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your dam­ accordance with I948CL 600.3241 a, in which case ofBeginning, also except commencing at a Point that Mortgage Inc. as assignee as documented by an as­ thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West emy D. Colman, her husband, original mortgagors, ages, ifany, shall be limited solely to the return ofthe the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date is North 89 degrees 36 minutes 35 seconds East signment, in Tuscola County Records, Michigan, on perpendicular to North Section Line 470.00 feet to to Michigan Residential Mortgage Services, Inc., bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. ofsuch sale. 166.67 feet from Southwest comer ofSection, thence which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date the point ofbeginning. Subject to highway use ofthe Mortgagee, dated April 8, 2002 and recorded on April North 89 degrees 36 minutes 35 seconds East 229.56 hereofthe sum ofTwenty-Five Thousand Sixty and North 33 feet thererof. I8, 2002 in Liber 874 on Page 1012, and rerecorded MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the Dated: February 5, 2008 feet, thence North,OO degrees 16 minutes 27 seconds 03/1 00 Dollars ($25,060.03), including interest at on May 8, 2002 in Liber 877 on Page 169; and modi­ conditions ofa mortgage made by Jill A Milostan, a West 379.50 feet, thence South 89 degrees 36 min­ 7.37% per annum. ' The redemption period shall be 6 months fromthe fied by Affidavit or Order executed on February 25, single woman, original mortgagor, to Equinox Bank, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, In<;. utes 35 seconds West 229.56 feet, thence South 00 date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in 2008 and received by and recorded, in Tuscola FSB, Mortgagee, dated May 10, 2005 and recorded Under the power ofsale contained in·said mortgage accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's degrees 16 minutes 27 seconds East 379.50 feet to County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said successors and assigns ol),JI,1ay 16,2005 in Liber 1038 on Page 1299, and Point of Beginning. Also, premises situated in the and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date Mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee, on assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Mortgagee!Assignee Township of Almer, County of Tuscola, State of tice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ ofsuch sale. which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assign- Michigan to Wit: Section 15, Town 13 North, Range closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, or some hereof the swn of Fifty-Eight Thousand Two Hun­ _ ment, in Tuscola County Records, Michigan, on Peter M. Schneiderman & Associates, P.e. 9 East, Commencing at Southwest comer ofSection, part ofthem, at public venue, at the place ofholding Dated: February 20, 2008 dred Twelve fnd6O/100 Dollars ($58,212,(iO), includ­ which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date the circuit court within Tuscola County, at 10:00 AM, 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 thence East 97 feet, thence North 184 feet, thence ing interest at 7.5% per annum. ' Southfield, MI 48075 hereofthe sum ofOne Hundred Twenty-Two Thou­ West 97 feet, thence South 184 feet to Point ofBe­ on March 20, 2008. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: _ sand Three Hundred Sixty-Two and 47/100 Dollars FC S (248) 593-1304 ginning. Under the power ofsale contained in said mortgage 2-13-4 ($122,362.47), including interest at 6% per annum. Said premises are situated in Township .of Wisner, Trott & Trott, P.e. and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ The redemption period shall be 12 months from the Tuscola County, Michigan, and are described as: Attorneys for Servicer tice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ :;. Un}ler the power ofsale contained in said mortgage date of such sale, unless deternnned abandoned in 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, orsome :. and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case Lot 27, Block I of Vanderbilt Subdivision, part of Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 part ofthem, at public venue, at the place ofholding ti~e is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore- the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date Government Lot I of Section 28, Town 14 North, File#053821 F02 the circuit court within Tuscola COlUlty, at 10:00AM, . closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, or some ofsuch sale. Range 7 East, according to the Plat recorded in Liber 2-20-4 on March 20, 2008. part ofthem, at public venue, at the place ofholding 1ofPlats, Page 82, now being Page 328 and a parcel the circuit court within Tuscola County, at 10:00 AM, TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee of land described as beginning at the North line of Said premises are situated in Township of Vassar, on March 20, 2008. can rescinllthe sale. In that event, your damages, if Vanderbilt Subdivision, thence running North 50 feet Tuscola County, Michigan, and are described as: any, are limited solely to the return ofthe bid amount along the West line ofSection 28; thence East 210 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ : Said premises are situated in Township of Almer, ING TO COLLECT ADEBT ANY INFORMATION tendered at sale, plus interest. feet more or less to the County Dredge Cut; thence Commencing at a point on section line, 167.5 feet Tuscola County, Michigan, and are described as: South along the West line ofCounty Dredge Cut 86 WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ south ofintersection ofthe East Section Line and the POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE Dated: February 20, 2008 feet more or less; thence Westerly along the North THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ South Line ofC and 0 Railroad in section 14, town :. Part ofthe Northeast quarter ofSection 25, Town 13 NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE line ofVanderbilt Subdivision to the point ofbegin­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ II North, Range 8 East, Township ofVassar, Tuscola -~ North, Range 9 East, described as: beginning at a ning. Also commencing on the East margin ofGager MILITARY DUTY. Orlans Associates, P.e. TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR "fHAT County, Michigan;, thence South on section Line 150 . point ofthe East line ofsaid Section 25 that is 1486.96 Servi~er Attorneys for Road, Vanderbilt Subdivision, part ofLot 1, Section PURPOSE. PLEASECONTACTOUROFFICEAT feet; thence westerly parallel to C and 0 Railroad, ,. (eet, North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 28, Town 14 North, Range 7 East, 20 feet South of ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded P.O. Box 5041 THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE 532 feet; thence north 150 feet; thence easterly par­ : from the East quarter comer ofsaid Section 25; thence by tbe foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your dam­ Troy, M148oo7-5041 the Northeast comer ofsaid road; thence South 30 MILITARY DUTY. allel to C and 0 Railroad, 532 feet to the point of ,'. continuing North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds feet along the East margin ofsaid road; thence East ages, ifany, shall be limited solely to the return ofthe (248) 457-1000 beginning. ... Easfalong said East line ofSection 25, 136.00 feet; File No. 214.2681 17.67 feet, thence North 10 degrees 42 minutes West MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. : thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 30.53 feet; thence West 12 feet to the point ofbegin­ 2-20-4 conditions ofa mortgage made by Daniel J. Pudelko The redemption period shall be 6 months from the .: 250.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in 1M ning, except the North 15 feet. and Dana J. Pudelko, husband and wife, toAmerica's date of such sale, unless detennined abandoned in .- seconds West, 136.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees conditions ofa mortgage made by Rhet D. Monish, MoneyLine, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 15, 2004 accordance with MCLA 600.324Ia, in which case ; 00 filinutes 00 seconds East 250.00 feet to the point a manied person, Wanda R. Monish, a non-vested The redemption period shall be 6 months from the and re~orded October 22,2004 in Liber 1013, Page the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date : of~ginning. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ date of sucQ sale, unless determined abandoned in 129, and An Affidavit ofScrivener's Error was sub­ spouSe required to sign, original mortgagors, to Wells ofsuch sale. Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated All­ JNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ accordance with MCLA 600.324Ia, in which case mitted for recording, Tuscola County Records, Michi­ ,- The redemption period shall be 6 months from the TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THIS the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date gust 6, 2003 and recorded on March 25,2004 in Liber gan. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank Dated: February 20, 2008 : date ofsuch sale, unless determined abandoned in . PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY, ofsuch sale. Trust Company Americas formerly known as 985 on Page 983 in Tuscola County Records, Michi­ '. accordance with MCLA 600.324Ia, in which case PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM- gan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at Banker's Trust Company, as Trustee and Custodian FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: :.. the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date BER LISTED BELOW. Dated: February 20, 2008 the date hereof the swn of One Hundred Thirty-Si;x. by: Saxon Mortgage Services, Inc., fi'k/a Meritech FC C (248) 593-1301 ::: ofsuch sale. . Thousand and 34/100 Dollars ($136,000.34), includ­ Mortgage Services, Inc. as its attorney-in-fact by as­ Trott & Trott, P.e. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: ing interest at 5.5% per annwn. signment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof Attorneys for Servicer - D;ted: February 20, 2008 conditions of a certain mortgage made by Robert FC G (248) 593-1310 . the swnofOne Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Seven 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Primeau and Laura A. Primeau, Husband and Wife, Under the power ofsale contained in said mortgage Trott & Trott, P.e. Hundred Fifty-Seven and 33/100 Dollars Fannington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 ': FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, Attorneys for Servicer ($136,757.33), including interest at 11.375% per and the statute in such case made and provided, nO­ :FC~ File #1 89449FOI tice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ (248) 593-1304 dated March 25,2005 and recorded May 27,2005 in 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 annum. 2-20-4 : Tr~it & Trott, P.e. Liber 1040, Page 399, Tuscola County Records, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, or some part ofthem, at public venue, at the place ofholding '; All;orneys for Servicer Michigan( Said mortgage was subsequently assigned File #t88039FO I' Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage the circuit court within Tuscola County, at I0:00 AM, -::31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 to: U.S. Bank, National Association, as trustee for 2-20-4 and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ " Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. 2005-0PTI tice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ on March 13,2008. :)i1e#188824FOI Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005­ closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, or some 2-20-4 OPT I, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due part ofthem. at public venue at the front entrance of THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Said premises are situated in Township ofWatertown, at the date hereofthe swnofOne Hundred Six Thou­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ the Courthouse in the Village of Caro, Tuscola ING TO COLLECT ADEBT. ANY INFORMATION Tuscola County, Michigan, and are descnbed as: .,. ¢ , sand Three HlUldred Twenty-Five Dollars and Seven ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ County, MI in Tuscola County, Michigan at 10:00 OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THIS PUR­ .- Cents ($106,325.07) including interest 9.875% per TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT a.m. on MARCH 27, 2008. POSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILITARY, PLEASE PARCEL B: PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 FRAC­ '. ,r annwn. PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER TIONAL SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH, :: TillS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Said premises are located in the City of Vassar, LISTED BELOW. RANGE 9 EAST, WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP, IN(; TO COLLECT ADEBT. ANY INFORMATION Under the power ofsale contained in said mortgage MILITARY DUTY. Tuscola County, Michigan, and are described as: TUSCOLA COUNTY, MICHIGAN, COMMENC­ , Wli OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the ING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SEC­ ~, POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE ATTHE tice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the Part ofthe Southeast one-quarter ofSection 9, Town conditions ofa certain mortgage made by Patrick R TION 6, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 59 MIN­ ';NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, or some conditions ofa mortgage made by Jessica McKnight, II North, Range 8 East, described as: Beginning at a Searles and Heidi Lynn Searles, Husband and Wife, UTES 17 SECONDS WEST 380.00 FEET ALONG part ofthem, atpublic venue, Circuit Court ofTuscola THE NORTH SECTION LINE TO THE POINT OF 'n MILITARY DUTY. F/KiA Jessica Hooper, and James McKnight, wife point on the East line ofsaid Section 9 which is South . to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., County at 10:00AM on March 20, 2008. and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration 01 degrees 25 minutes 37 seconds East 990.00 feet solely as nominee for CrevecorMortgage Inc., Mort­ BEGINJ'lING; THENCE SOUTH I DEGREE 04 :.. AITN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 9, 2005 and from the East one-quarter comer of said Section; gagee, dated March 24, 2005 and recorded April 15, MINUtES 20 SECONDS EAST 2966.53 FEET TO : by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your dam­ Said premises are situated in City ofVassar, Tuscola recorded June 22, 2005 in Liber 1043, Page 51, thence continuing along said East line South I de­ 2005 in Liber 1034 Page 1352 Tuscola County THE EJ\ST-WEST 1/4 LINE; THENCE SOUTH 88 ,' ages, ifany, shall be limited solely to the return ofthe County, Michigan, and are described as: . Tuscola County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage grees 25 minutes 37 seconds East, 594.00 feet; thence Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was subsequently DEGREES 53 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST , bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. is now held by Deutsche Bank Trust Company Ameri­ parallel with the East and West one-quarter ofsaid assigned to HSBC Mortgage Services Inc; on which 325.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST WEST 1/4 LINE'; Lot 29, Canterbury Woods Subdivision, according cas, as Trustee and Custodian for Mentage Mortgage Section South 89 degrees 16 minutes 50 seconds mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof THENCE NORTH I DEGREE 04 MINUTES I( ., MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the to the plat thereofas recorded in Liber 5, Page 13 of Loan Trust 2005-2 by: Saxon Mortgage Services Inc. West, 561.00 feet; thence parallel with said East line the swn ofOne Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven SECONDS WEST 2972. 74 FEET TO THE NORTE conditions ofa mortgage made by Curtis E. Thornton, Plats, Tuscola County Records. Commonly known as its attorney-in-fact by assignment. There is claimed North 01 degree 25 minutes 37 seconds West, 594.00 Hundred Thirteen' Dollars and Forty-Two' Cents SECTION LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES unrnanied, original mortgagor, to Champion Mort­ as 4867 Ca9terbury, Vassar MI 48768. to be due at the date hereofthe swnofSeventy-Nine feet; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 50 seconds ($169,713.42), including interest 9.85% per annum. 59 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST 325.00 FEEt gage, a division ,of KeyBank National Association, Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Two and 42/100 East, 561.00 feet to said East line ofSection 9 and ALONG THE NORTH SECTION LINE TO THIi , Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2005 and recorded on The redemption period shall be 6 months from the Dollars ($79,282.42), including interest at 9.525% the place ofbeginning. Under the power ofsale contained in said mortgage POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO ROAq . August 11, 2005 in Liber 1049 on Page 621, and date of such sale, unless detennined abandoned in per annum. and the statute in such case made and proVided, no­ RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT ALONG BROWN · as~igned by said Mortgagee to Beneficial Michigan accordance with MCL 600.3241 orMCL 6oo.324Ia, The redemption period shall be 12 months from the tice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ ROAD AND ANY OTHER EASEMENTS, RIGHTS Ine.as assignee as documented by an assignment, in in which case the redeJ11ltion period shall be 30 days Under the power ofsale contained in said mortgage date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in closed bya sale ofthe mortgaged premises, orsome OF WAY, RESERVATIONS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. ' ·Tuscola County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ from the date ofsuch sale, or upon the expiration of and the statute in such case made and provided, nO­ accordance with MCLA ~6oo.324Ia, in which case part ofthem, at public venue, Circuit Court ofTuscola 600.324Ia(c~, gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereofthe the notice required by MCL which­ tice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date County at lO:ooAM on March 27, 2008. swn ofOne Hundred Two Thousand Three Hundred ever is later. closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, or some ofsuch sale. The redemption period shall be J2 months from the Ninety-Seven and 23/100 Dollars ($102,397.23), part ofthem, at public venue at the front entrance of Said premises are situated in Township of Juniata, date of such sale, unless detennined'abandoned in cas~ · including interest at 7.625% per annum. Dated: FEBRUARY 18,.2008 the Courthouse in the Village of Caro, Tuscola TO ALLPURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee Tuscola County, Michigan, and are described as: accordance with MCLA 6oo.324Ia, in which dat~ County, MI in Tuscola County, Michigan at 10:00 can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if the redemption period shall be 30 days from the Under the power ofsale contained in said mortgage U.S. Bank, National Association, as trustee for J.P. a.m on MARCH 27, 2008. . any, are limited solely to the return ofthe bid amount A parcel of land in the South one-half of the frac­ ofsuch sale. . and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. 2005-0PT! tendered at sale, plus interest. tional Northwest one-quarter offractional Section 31 , , tice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005­ Said premises are located in the Township ofArbela, Township 12 North, Range 8 East, Juniata Township, Dated: February 13, 2008 closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, or some OPT! Tusco.la COlUlty, Michigan, and are descnbed as: Dated: February 27, 2008 Tuscola County, Michigan, descnbed as follows, be­ part ofthem, at public venue, at the place ofholding Assignee ofMortgagee ginning at a point on the West line of said Section FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: .. . the'circuit court within Tuscola County, at 10:00 AM, Part ofthe Southwest one-quarterofSeetion27, Town Orlans Associates, P.C. which is 680.00 feet, North 00 degrees 10 minutes FC D (248) 593-1309 .. ~ on March 13, 2008. Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.e. 10 North, Range 7 East, described as: Beginning at a Attorneys for Servicer 00 seconds East of the West one-quarter comer of Trott & Trott, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 point on the West line ofSection 27, which is South P.O. Box 5041· said Section, thence continuing North 00 degrees 10 Attorneys for Servicer : Said premises are situated in Township'ofFremont, Rochester Hills, MI 48307 02 degrees 06 minutes 45 seconds East, 772.69 feet Troy, MI 48007-5041 minutes 00 seconds East, on said West section line 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 ! (248) 844-5123 TuScola COlUlty, Michigan, and are descnbed as:' from the West one-quarter comer of Section 27; (248) 457-1000 285 ..00 feet, thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 00 Fannington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Our File No: 08-87804 thence continuing along said West line South 02 de­ File No. 244.4797 seconds East, perpendicular to said West section line, File #105287F02 Commencing at the Northwest comer ofthe North- 2-20-4 grees 06 minutes 45 seconds East 214.50 feet; thence 2-27-4 229.26 feet, thence South 00 degrees 10 minutes 00 2-13-4:I i ICASS CITY, MICHIGAN CASS CITY CHRONICLE -WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2008 PAGE ELEVEN 1L....- L.. e~g_al_N,_o_t_ic_es 1

., illS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ in said mortgage, or so much thereofas may be nec­ THlS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Part of the Northwest quarter of Section 16, Town gust I, 2005 and recorded 01\ August 2, 2005 in Liber ING TO COLLECT ADEBT. ANY INFORMATION essary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said the redemption period shall be 30 days from the iTiile·" ING TO COLLECT ADEBT. ANY INFORMATION II North, Range 9 East; beginning in the North line 1048 on Page 393, and assigned by said Mortgagee WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.05% per annUm ofsuch sale. ,', WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ of said Section 16 at a point 330.0 feet East of the to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as assignee as docu­ 1til0SE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE Northwest comer of the Northeast quarter of said mentedby an assignment, in Tuscola County Records, mortga't~~.~ ~UMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE [N ACTIVE Northwest quarter. thence South parallel with the Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, nec­ can rescind the sale. In that event, your damag~f" if MILITARY DUTY. MILITARY DUTY. West line of said Northeast quarter ofthe Northwest due at the date hereofthe sum ofOneHundred Thirty­ essary to protect its interest in the premises. any, are limited solely to the return ofthe bid alOOWlt quarter, 569.50 feet. thence East, parallel with said Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Eight and 27/100 tendered at sale, plus interest. ~ ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded North Section line. thence North, parallel with afore­ Dollars ($132,648.27). including interest at 6.125% oby the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your dam­ Which said premises are described as follows: All ,by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your dam­ said West line, 569.50 feet to said North Section line. per annum. Dated: February 20, 2008 :ages. ifany, shall be limited solely to the return ofthe that certain piece or parcel ofland, including any and ages, ifany. shall be limited solely to the retum ofthe thence West along said Section line 153.00 feet to .bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. the place of beginning. Commonly known as 1835 Under the power ofsale contained in said mortgage Orlans Associates. P. C. ,. located thereon, situated in the Township ofFremont, O' Brien Rd.• Mayville, MI 48744. and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ Attorneys for Servicer ,MORTGAGE SALE· Default has been made in the County ofTuscola. State ofMichigan, and described MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the tice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ P.O. Box 5041 conditions ofa mortgage made by John J Mi11er and as follows, to wit: conditions ofa mortgage made by George R. Whit­ closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, or some Troy, MI 48007-5041 DeborahAMiller. Husband and Wife, by JohnJ Miller ing. unmarried, original mortgagor. to Money Minders The redemption period shall be 6 months ,from the part ofthem, at public venue, at the place ofholding (248) 457-1000 her attorney in fact, original mortgagors, to Mortgage Part ofthe Northwest quarter ofSection 29, Town II Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 25, 1999 and recorded date of such sale, unless detennined abandoned in the circuit court within Tuscola County. at 10:00 AM, North, Range 9 East, described as: Beginning at a File No. 225.1176 Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for on September 7, 1999 in Liber 781 on Page 528, and accordance withMCL 600.3241 OTMCL600.324Ia, on March 13, 2008. 2-2g;,~ lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mort­ point on the North Section line located South 89 de­ assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Mortgage in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days gagee, dated July 18,2003 and recorded on August grees 50 minutes 50 seconds East 495.00 feet from ColllpAny, an Ohio Corporation as assignee as docu­ from the date ofsuch sale. or upon the expiration of 6,2003 in Liber947 on Page 795 in Tuscola COIUlty the Northwest comer ofSection 29, thence along the mented by an assignment. in Tuscola County Records. the notice required by MCL 600.324Ia(c), which­ Said premises are situated in Township of Arbela, Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is North Section line South 89 degrees 50 minutes 50 Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be ever is later. Tuscola County, Michigan, and are de,eribed as: clairned to be due at the date hereof the sum ofOne seconds East 200.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Two thou­ Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Sixteen and 67/100 23 minutes 19 seconds West 736.58 feet; thence along sand Five Hundred Twelve and 18/100 Dollars Dated: FEBRUARY 8, 2008 Commencing 234 feet North ofthe Southeast comer THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTENil'l­ the Northerly line ofa railroad R.O. W. North 75 de­ Dollars ($142,016.67), including interest at 6.5% per ($52.512.18), including interest at 7.875% per an­ ofthe North 1/2 ofthe Southeast 1/4 ofSection 26, ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORM';\. grees 05 minutes 20 seconds West 206.60 feet; thence atmum. num. U.S. Batik National Association, as Trustee for the Township 10 North, Range 7 East; thence West 372 TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR Iff:':t North 00 degrees 23 minutes 19 seconds East 683.96 Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust. 2005-3 feet; thence North 396 feet; thence East 372 feet; PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICPAT feet to the point ofbeginning. Under the power ofsale contained in said mortgage Under the power ofsale, contained in said mortgage Assignee ofMortgagee thence South 396 feet to the point ofbeginning. THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE itnd the statute in such case made and provided, no­ and the statute in such case made and provided. no­ MILITARY DUTY. tice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ During the twelve (12) months immediately follow· tice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.c. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the ing the sale. the property may be redeemed, except closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, or some closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, or some 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 date of such sale, unless detennined abandoned in MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made ip that in the event that the property is detennined to be ti'$' part ofthem, at public venue, at the place ofholding part ofthem, at public venue, at the place ofholding Rochester Hills. MI 48307 accordance with MCLA 600.324Ia. in which case conditions ofa mortgage made by Rodney W. WitH­ abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.324Ia, the prop­ '4hecircuit court within Tuscola County, at 10:00 AM, the circuit court within Tuscola County, at 10:00 AM, (248) 844-5123 the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ers, Sr. and Corina A. Withers, husband and will,;:'!b erty may be redeemed during 30 days immediately on April 3, 2008. on April 3, 2008. Our File No-: 08-87011 ofsuch sale. Wells Fargo Batik, N.A., successor by merger to v:Ji,'f!'s following the sale. 2-13-4 Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee. date(A'~~ Said premises are situated in Township ofKingston, Said premises are situated in Township of Wells, Dated: February 13. 2008 gust 2, 2000 and recorded August 7. 2000 in tro/'r Dated: February 27. 2008 )'uscola County, Michigan, and are descnbed as: Tuscola County, Michigan, and are described as: 807, Page 1152, Tuscola County Records, Mich1~jl\1. FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: There is claimed to be due at the date hereofthe Wachovia Mortgage Corporation. sUi;, 'Part ofthe Northwest quarter ofthe Southwest quar­ Parcel B-2: Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, FC S (248) 593-1304 ofFifty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-!:,!inJ' Mortgagee ,ter of Section 9, Town 12 North, Range 11 East, Town 12 North, Range 10 East, described as begin­ Trott & Trott, P.C. and 24/100 Dollars ($57,489.24). including intere~t .Kingston Township, Tuscola County, Michigan, de­ ning South 00 degrees 07 minutes 47 seconds West, Attorneys for Servicer at 12.375% per annum. .'" scribed as beginning at the West quarter corner of FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.c. (assumed bearing) 990.00 feet along the East Sec­ TH[S FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC'rORATTEMPT­ 3144a Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 Attorney for Wachovia Mortgage Corporation .•:>ection 9; thence along the West line of Section 9, tion line, from the East 1/4 comer of said Section; ING TO COLLECTA DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Fannington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 Under the power ofsale contained in said mort.li':l~e 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 .south 00 degrees 17 minutes 55 seconds East, 328.56 thence continuing along said East Section line. South WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ File #1 68034F02 and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ Troy, MI 48084 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 28 seconds 00 degrees 07 minutes 47 seconds West, 330.00 feet; POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFF[CEATTHE 2-13-4 tice is hereby given that said mortgage will be joice ,,~ast 248-362-2600 1325.19 feet to the West North and South one­ thence North 88 degrees 48 minutes 54 seconds West. NUMBER BELOW [F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises. or slime _Fighth line; thence along said North and South one­ 2-27-4 861.13 feet; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 51 MILITARY DUTY. part ofthem, at public venue at the front entran~~'of eighth line North· 00 degrees 23 minutes 29 seconds seconds East 330.56 feet; thence South 88 degrees the Courthouse in the Village of Caro, TU~~,O[~ ;West, 328.45 feet to the East and West quarter line of 45 minutes 52 seconds East 660.55 feet to the Place ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded TillS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ County, MI in Tuscola County. Michigan at 10"00 'Section 9. thence along said East and West quarter ofBeginning. . by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your dam­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ a.m on MARCH 13,2008. >''', h "liJ .line South 89 degrees 56 minutes 44 seconds West, ages, ifany, shall be limited solely to the return ofthe TION WE OBTAIN WILL'BE USED FOR THAT ,.I 324.65 feet to the point ofbeginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT Said premises are located in the Township ofA1i;;~;' date of such sale, unless detennined abandoned in THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Tuscola County, Michigan, and are described as:'~ -;rhe redemption period shall be 12 months from the accordance with MCLA 600.324la, in which case MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the MILITARY DUTY. " date of such sale, unless detennined abandoned in the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date conditions ofa mortgage made by Heather L. Coo­ Part ofthe Northwest one-quarterofSection 28. To»", accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case THlS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ofsuch sale. per, a single woman, original mortgagor, to Mac-Clair MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the 13 North, Range 9 East. described as: Beginninga.t,a "the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 17, conditions ofa mortgage made by Mark S. Bowman point on the North line ofSection 28, which is So'ufh '!"fsuch sale. TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT Dated: March 5. 2008 2005 and recorded on August 19,2005 in Liber 1050 and Tammy S. Bowman, husband and wife. to Mort­ 89 degrees 49 minutes 10 seconds East, 2525 feet PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 'on Page 1216. and assigned by said Mortgagee to gage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mort­ from the Northwest comer ofsaid Section 28; theilCe:, .,pated: March 5. 2008 THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA as assignee as docu­ gagee, dated November 30, 2006 and recorded De­ continuing along said North line. South 89 degrees MILITARY DUTY. FC S (248) 593-1304 mented by an assignment, in Tuscola County Records, cember 19. 2006 in Liber 1105, Page 1463. Tuscola 49 minutes 10 seconds East. 118.00 feet; thence par, 'FOR: MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Trott & Trott. P.c. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now allel to the West line of Section 28. South 313:00 .FC X (248) 593-1302 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the Attorneys for Servicer due at the date hereofthe sum ofFifty-Seven Thou­ held by IndyMac Bank, F.S.B. by assignment. There feet; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 10 seconds "Trott & Trott. P.C. conditions of a mortgage made by Reginald L. 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 sand One Hundred Forty-Nine and 18/100 Dollars is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of West 118.00 feet; thence North 313.00 feet to tb, Attorneys for Servicer Broadworth, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Elec­ Fannington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 ($57,149.18), including interest at 6% per annum. One Hundred Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Six North line ofSection 28 and the PoiD! ofBeginnjng, 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 tronic Registration Systems. [nc.• as nominee for File #191000FOI and 02/100 Dollars ($100,396,02), including inter­ Fannington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mort­ 3-5-4 Under the power ofsale contained in said mortgage est at 6.875% per annum. The redemption period shall be 6 nXlnths from die File #191465FOI . gagee, dated March 23. 2006 and recorded April 3, and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ date of such sale. unless detennined abandon,~ 'il) 3-5-4 2006 in Liber 1075, Page 1392, and An Affidavit of tice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ Under the power ofsale contained in said mortgage accordance with MCLA §.600.3241 a. in which c~s~ Scrivener's Error was submitted for recording, closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, or some and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date Tuscola County Records, Michigan. There is claimed part ofthem, at public venue, at the place ofholding tice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ ofsuch sale. to be due at the date hereofthe sum ofOne Hundred the circuit court within Tuscola County, at 10:00AM, closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, or some Twenty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Six and on March 20. 2008. part ofthem, at public venue at the front entrance of TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing nXlrt~ the Courthouse in the Village of Caro, Tuscola can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if 81/100 Dollars ($128,846.81), including interest at RANDALLS. MILLER & ASSOCIATES. P.c. ISA County, MI in Tuscola County, Michigan at 10:00 any. are limited solely to the return ofthe bid arndt/tit 6.75% per annum. DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ Said premises are situated in Township ofFairgrove, .THlS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Tuscola County, Michigan, and are described as: a.m on MARCH 20, 2008. tendered at sale, plus interest. ., LECT A DEBT AND ANY [NFORMATION OB­ jNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ Under the power ofsale contained in said mortgage' TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ;TlON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ Commencing at the Northwest comer ofSection I, Said premises are located in the Village of Caro, Dated: February 13, 2008 PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT tice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ Town 13 North, Range 8 East; thence South 00 de­ Tuscola County, Michigan, and are descnbedas: Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the condi­ THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises. or some grees 27 minutes West 804 feet along the West line Orlans Associates, P.c. ' tions of a certain mortgage made by Steven Lesko, MILiTARY DUTY. part ofthem, at public venue at the front en\T3nce of to the point ofbeginning ofthis description; running Lot 3 and the North 12 feetofLot4, Block 2, Plat of Allorneys for Servicer and Kelly Lesko. Husband and Wife to Mortgage the Courthouse in the Village of Caro, Tuscola thence East 407 feet; thence South 00 degrees 27 Centerville (Now Caro) as Recorded in Liber I on P.O. Box 5041 Electronic Registration Systems Inc .• Acting Solely -MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the County, MI in Tuscola County, Michigan at 10:00 minutes West 222 feet; thence West 407 feet; thence Page 56. now being Page 59A ofPlats. Troy, MI 48007-5041 As Nominee for Countrywide Home Loans. Inc.• ·conditions of a mortgage made by Clark M. Haley a.m. on MARCH 27, 2008. North 00 degrees 27 minutes East 222 feet along the (248) 457-1000 Mortgagee. dated April 28, 2006 and recorded on and Kelly M. Haley, husband and wife. to Draper West line ofsaid Section I the point ofbeginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the File No. 326.0349 May 23. 2006. in Liber 1082. Page 306, Tuscola and Kramer Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated Said premises are located in the Township of Day­ date of such sale, unless detennined abandoned in 2-13-4 County Records, said mortgage was assigned to The May 24, 2006 and recorded June 2, 2006 in Li1ier ~n, ~D:d a~ de~cnbed The redemption period shalfhe (\ months from the accordance with MCLA§.600.324Ia, in which case ruscola, COU!JlY, Michigan, as: Bank of New York. As Trustee for The Certificate 1083. Page 1032, Tuscola County Records. Michi­ date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in holders CWABS. Inc., Asset-Back~d Certificates. gan. Said mortgage is now held by Chase Home Fi­ Lots 10, II and 12, Lee Hill SubdivisIon, according accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case Series 2006-8 by an Assignment ofMortgage, which .nance, LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be. to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date has been submitted to the Tuscola County Register due at the date hereof the sum ofOne Hundred Five Plats, Pages 38 and 39. ofsuch sale. ofDeeds. on which mortgage there is claimed to be Thousand Two Hundred Seventeen and 46/1 00 Dol­ due at the date hereofthe sumofFifty Thousand Two lars ($105.217.46), including interest at 6.5% per The redemption period shall be 6 months from the Dated: February 20,2008 Hundred Eighty Eight and 45/100 Dol­ date ofsuch sale, unless detennined abandoned in annum. lars($50,288.45), including interest at the rate of accordance with MCLA §6oo.3241 a, in which case FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: 13.625% per annum. Under the power ofsale contained in said mortgage the redemption period ihall be 30 days from the date FC S (248) 593-1304 and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ Trott & Trott, P.c. ofsuch sale. Under the power ofsale contained in said mortgage iice is hereby given that said mortgage wi11 be fore­ Attorneys for Servicer How to and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, or some TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee 31440 Northwestern Highway. Suite 200 tice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ part ofthem, at public venue at the front entrance of can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises. or some the Courthouse in the Village ofCaro, Tuscola County, any. are limited solely to the return ofthe bid amount File #188732FOI part ofthem, at public venue, at the front entrance of MI in Tuscola County, Michigan at 10:00 a.m on tendered at sale, plus interest. 2-20-4 contact the the Courthouse in the Village of Caro, Michigan at -MARCH 27, 2008. 10:00 AM on March 13. 2008. Dated: February 27, 2008 Said premises are located in theTownship ofTuscola, Said premises are situated in the Township ofGilford. Tuscola County, Michigan, and are described as: Orlans Associates, P.c. Tuscola County. Michigan. and are described as: Attorneys for Servicer Chronicle • 'Lot(s) 41 and 42, Block I, Greenburg Vi11age. ac­ P.O. Box 5041 Commencing at the Northeast. comer ofthe North­ PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOC[ATES, cording to the Plat thereof as Recorded in Liber I, Troy, MI 48007-5041 west quarter of the Northeast quarter ofSection 26, P.c.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. 'Page 45B. Tuscola County Records. (248) 457-1000 Township 13 North, Range 7 East, Gilford Town­ ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE File No. 280.3892 ship, Tuscola County, Michigan; thence South 120 USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT To place a classified ad... The redemption period shall be 6 months from the 2-27-4 feet; thence West 120 feet; thence North 120 feet; OUR OFFICE AT (248) 539-7400 IF Y0l! ARE IN date of such sale, unless detennined abandoned in thence East 120 feet to the place ofbeginning. 7637 ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. The Chronicle classified advertising deadline '1'S: !.accordance with MCLA §6oo.324Ia, in which case Deckerville Rd. public~;: the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the noon on the Monday.before the date of -ofsuch sale. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the conditions of a nXlrtgage made by WILLIAM L. WOf(t~,;; date of such sale, unless detennined abandoned in DARBY and MARCHAN DARBY, HUSBAND tion. The minimum charge is $3.95 for 10 TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee accordance with MCL 600.3241 a. in which case the AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration ': gage having been assigned to Wachovia Mortgage on March 13,2008. to: U.S. Batik National Association. as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, Corporation. on which mortgage there is claimed to the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust. 2005-3, ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's News and features... be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Said premises 'are situated in Township of Arbela, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the successors and assigns 'Hundred Forty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Tuscola County, Michigan, and are described as: date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thou­ Mortgagee!Assignee If you have a story or photo idea, we welcome. Doe & 21/100 ($147,851.21), and no suit or pro­ sand Sixty-Seven Dollars and Forty-Three Cents ceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to Part of the Southwest quarter of Section 16, Town ($103,067.43), including interest 8.750% per annum. Peter M. Schneidennan & Associates, P.C. your call at (989) 872-2010. We're always orf recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any 10 North, Range 7 East, described as beginning at the South quarter comer ofsaid Section 16, thence 23100 Providence Drive, Suite 450 part thereof Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage the lookout for interesting feature story ideas as along the South section line. South 89 degrees 30 Southfield, MI 48075 and the statute in such case made-and provided, no­ minutes 7 seconds West 875.00 feet; thence North 0 2-27-4 Now, therefore, by virtue of the power ofsale con­ tice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ well as photos involving community events arid, degrees 29 minutes 30 seconds West 500.00 feet; \ained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of closed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises. or some thence North 89 degrees 30 minutes 7 seconds East the State of Michigan in such case made and pr0­ part ofthem, at public venue. Circuit Court ofTuscola residents in the area, and we'll be glad to come to' 875.00 feel; thence along the North-South quarter vided, notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of County at 10:00AM on March 13,2008. March. 2008 at 10:00 0'clock am Local Time, said line, South 0 degrees 29 minutes 30 seconds East you. Residents can also submit articles and phO':".: mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ 500.00 feet to the point ofbeginning. tion. to the highest bidder, front entrance ofthe Court­ tos - just stop by and talk to someone in our edi":' house in Village ofCaro, Tuscola County, MI (that The redemption period shall be 12 months from the Said premises are situated in Township ofFremont, rHlS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ being the building where the Circuit Court for the date of such sale, unless detennined abandoned in Tuscola County. Michigan, and are described as: ING TO COLLECT ADEBT. ANY INFORMATION torial departrllent. . County ofTuscola is held). ofthe premises described accordance with MCLA600.324Ia, in which case WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date The security instrwnent secures an obligation for a POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE Questions, problems? ofsuch sale. manufactured home/mobile home that is permanently NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN AC'rIVE affixed to the land and is an appurtenance thereto. MILITARY DUTY. We also welcome your questions and comments:-;;7: Dated: February 13,2008 The above described manufactured home/mobile ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded both positive and negative. Your input is impor­ FOR MORE INFOAAiATION. PLEASE CALL: home is considered by the grantors herein to be a by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your dam­ FC J (248) 593-1311 component ofthe land and intended to be conve)led ages, ifany. shaH be limited solely to the return ofthe tant to us, whether you appreciate our handling of Trott & Trott. P,c. jointly with the land as real property. bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Attorneys for Servicer a story, or you believe we need to correct an er-, 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Make: Holly Park MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the Fannington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Serial Number: 2HP00572- 'B conditions of a mortgage made by Tracy L Jobson, ror or clarify an article. File #1 87633FOI Width: 28 Length: 48 an UIllnarried woman, original mortgagor, to Draper 2-13-4 Year: 2000 and Kramer Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated Au- PAGE TWELVE CASSCITYCHRONICLE- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5,2008 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN Call 87Z«OIO to plaee an ad ( General Merchandi~ C Notices ) C Services ) C...._ .....S_e_rv..ic_e_s_~) Legal Notices Transit (nonbusiness) rates, 10 words or less, $3.95 ead EHRLICH'S FLAGS Knights ofColumbus DaveNye LEE MORGAN insertion; additional words 10 AMERICAN MADE CHICKEN &FISH PAINTING cents each. Thee weeks for Builder the price of2-cash rate. Save us -STATE - WORLD DINNERS 20 Years Experience MILITARY - POW • New Construction money byenclosing cash with ALL YOU CAN EAT TIDS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR TInS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR mail orders. Rates for display Aluminum Poles • Additions ~~ Services:. ~~-L~j ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT ADEBT. ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT ADEBT. •Remodeling e ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN want ads on application. Commercial/Residential Friday, March 21 Interiors, Exteriors, •Pole Buildings WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Sectional or One Piece 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Texturing, Wood Graining, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT •Roofing Power Washing THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE 1-800-369-8882 Kofe Hall • Siding IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ( Motor Vehicles ) • ResidentialllCommercial Bill Ehrlich, Sr. 665-2568 6106 Beechwood Dr, Cass City ·State Licensed· • Insured ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be Bill Ehrlich, Jr. 665-2503 Adults $8.00 Students $4.00 (989) 872·3840 rescinded by the foreclosina 1IIlItp&ee. rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. 2001 CHRYSLER 300M ­ 10 & under Free 2 (989) 872-4670 In that event, your damages, ifany, shall In that event, your damages, ifany, shall heated seats, moonroof, new 2-4-16· 5- -20-5 8-8-IO-tf 8-8-17-t be limited solely to the return of the bid be limited solely to the return of the bid amolDlt tendered at sale, plus interest. amolDlt tendered at sale, plus interest. tires, loaded, excellent, 90,000 miles. $7,500. 989-658-8853. CReal Estate For R~;D SATCHELL'S CHRISTIAN KIRBY VACUUMS authl). MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been 1-3-5-1 Retirement Home (Adult Fos­ rized factory service center ­ Ken Martin made in the conditions ofamortgage made made in the conditions ofamortgage made FOR RENT - I-bedroom in ter Care) has an opening for doing business since 1977. by Kenneth L. Wilson and Meredith L. by Gary P. Goslin and Deborah A. FOR SALE - 1991 Jeep Wran­ town. Water & sewer in­ a lady. We have a caring staff We carry genuine' Kirby fac­ Electric, Inc. Wilson, husband and wife, original mort­ Goslin, Husband and Wife, original mort­ to make you feel right at gagors, to Mortgage EleCtronic Regis­ gagors, to Bank ofAmerica, N.A., Mort· gler. Good motor, hard top. cluded. Call 872-2012. tory parts. Ifrepair and ser­ Homes - Fanns lIation Systcml, Inc., as nominee fbr lender gagee, dated ~tember 18, 2006 and reo $1,9950.8.0.872-3064. 4-2-27-3 home. Call or stop in. 989-673­ vice are important to you, and lender's successors and/or assigns, corded on November 20, 2006 in Liber 3329. We are located 6 miles Commercial Mortgagee, dated OCtober 28, 2004 and 1102 on Page 1259 in Tuscola COlDlty 1-3-5-2 have your Kirby checked recorded on November 4, 2004 in Liber Records, Michigan, on which mortgage HOUSE FORRENT -Small2­ east ofCarp onM-81. over at a reasonable price. Industrial 1016 on Page 127, and modified by agree­ there is claimed to be due at the date hereof Merchandis~ bedroom with attached ga­ 5-2-6-tf Even ifyour Kirby is 30 years STATE LICENSED ment dated July 12, 2006, and recorded the sum ofOne HIDIdred Twenty Thou­ CGeneral rage. No pets! 989-872-4296. on December 21, 2006 in Liber 1106 on sand Seven Hundred Twenty-Five And old, we can still repair it to Page 390, and assigned by said Mort­ 301100 Dollal"S ($120,725.30), includ­ . 4-3-5-3 ron for many more years! Call Phone 872-4114 i LOTS IN OLD section of ITALIAN gagee to MidFirst Bank as assignee as ing interest at 7.5"1. per annum. 989-269-7562,989-479-6543 or 4180 Hurds Comer Rd. docwnented by an assignment, in Tuscola Novesta Cemetery for sale. FOR RENT -Mobile home in 989-551-7562. 8-12-5-52 COlDlty Records, Michigan, on which Under the power ofsale contained in said 239-732-8816. 2-2-27-4 DINNER 8-8-10-tf mortgage there is claimed to be due at the mortgage and the statute in such case Evergreen Township. No date hereofthe sum ofOne HlDIdred Five made and provided, notice is hereby given smoking, no pets. Call 872­ Sat., March 8 Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Nine that said mortgage will be foreclosed by 4113. 4-3-5-3 Kappen and 28/100 Dollars ($105,279.28), in­ a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, or some Kurtz's Small cluding interest at 6% per annum. part ofthem, at public venue, at the place Wedding 4:30-7 p.m. Tree Service, LLC of holding the circuit court within FOR RENT orRent with 0p­ Engine Repair, CassCity Tuscola·County, at 10:00 AM, on March Announcements Shabbona United Under the power ofsale contained in said tion - Very nice 2-bedroom, 2 AllMakes & Models • Tree Trimming or Removals mortgage and the statute in such case 13,2008. and bath, attached garage. Lake Methodist Church • Stump Grinding made and provided, notice is hereby given MI..'. Repaired • Brush Mowing I Chipping Said premises are situsted in Village of frontage. Beautiful adult liv­ that said mortgage will be foreclosed by Invitations Proceeds go towards • Lot Clearing • Tree Movin~ a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, or some Unionville, Tuscola COlDlty, Michigan, "U~ ing at The Point in Cass City. church building fund • Experienced Arborists part ofthem, at public venue, at the place and are described as: $600/month. Call 872-8825 or 5-2-27-2 Honda Generators ., • Fully Insured of holding the circuit court within Tuscola COlDlty, at 10:00 AM, on March Part of the Southwest quarter ofSection 872-8300 (evenings). 4-3-5-tf & Pumps • Equipped Bucket Trucks 13,2008. 36, Town 15 North, Range 8 East, de­ Call (989) 673-5313 SENIOR COUPLE (fonnerly 8410 Hadley Rd. scnbed as, commencing at the Northwest CASEVIUEBEACHHOUSE or Said premises are situsted in Township comer ofBlock 12 ofH.C. Marvin's Plat Cass City residents) need fur­ Cass City, MI 48726 (800) 322-5684 of Tuscola, Tuscola County, Michigan, ofthe Village ofUnionvilIe; thence West - Located between Sleeper's (989) 872-5684 nished house, apartment or B-2-I5-tf for a FREE ESTIMATE and are descnbed as: 4 rods; thence North 4 rods to the point State Park and Caseville vil­ mobile July I-August 15, 8-6-25-tf nfthe description; thence North 100 feet; lage limits on lake side ofM­ Commencing 5 rods South of the North· thence West II5 feet; thence South 100 2008. Excellent local refer­ east comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the feet; thence East 115 feet to the place of 25. 100 feet ofprivate sugar ences. Prefer Cass City-Caro SALT FREE iron condition­ PAUL'S PUMP REPAIR ­ Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, Town II beginning, Tuscola COWlty Records. sand beach to water's edge. area. Call Harv Walter, 239­ ers and water softeners, Water pump and water tank North, Range 7 East, thence South 5 rods; 3-bedrooms, 3 baths, hot tub, 24,000 grain, $750. In-home thence West 192 feet; thence North 5 The redemption period shall be 6 months 574-3048. 5-2-20-3 sales. In-home service. rods; thence East 192 feet to the point of from the date of such sale, unless deter­ Catalogs loaned air conditioning. $1,500 per service on all brands. Credit Credit cards accepted. Call beginning. mined abandoned in accordance with overnight. week. For details call 989-872­ cards accepted. Call Paul's 673-4850 or 800-745-4851 MCLA 6oo.324Ia, in which case the re­ 3410. 4-1-23-tf VFW Post 3644 Pump Repair, 673-4850 or anytime. 8-9-25-tf The redeJr4ltion period shall be 6 months demption period shall be 30 days from 800-745~4851 from the date of such sale, unless detet­ the date ofsucb sale. Hall Rental Fees for free analy­ mined abandoned' in accordance with 2-BEDROOMAPARTMENT A $75 deposit is required for sis. 8-9-25-tf MCLA 6oo.324Ia, in which case the re­ Dated: February 13, 2008 B.REATHE demption period shall be 30 days from for rent in Cass City. 810-964­ all rentals listed below to the date ofsuch sale. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE 2666. 4-12-5-tf guarantee the date you wish John's Small CLEANER CALL: to reserve. This deposit will Dated: February 13, 2008 FC G (248) 593-1310 & Trott & Trott, P.e. VFW HALL available for be returned ifthe Hall is left Engine Repair FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE Attorneys for Servicer rental occasions. Call 872­ in acceptable.condition. 6426 E. Cass City Rd. HE'ALTHIER CALL: . 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Fe L (248) 593-1312 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 Cass City 4933. 4-4-I-tf AIR TODAYI Trott & Trott, P.e. • Failure to give 30-dayno­ File #187349FOI tice ofcancellation will re­ Attorneys for Servicer , 2-13-4 Chronicle Now is the peifect time 31440 Northwestem Highway, Suite 200 I 2:BEDROOM downstairs sult in the loss ofthe de­ to haveyour heating FamJington Hills. Michigan 48334-2525 Phone 872·2010 . apartmen!at beautifill mll- Iposit. Lawnl"n'OWet'S';""ftIders;"··· . system cleaned by a File #187829FOI ~~;;;!i!i!!~~~a!iii~. siqe Apartments.~ully car- .j ~nmm~~,~tIl!efs., .trained.professional- • Failure to leave the Hall Ghatnsaws & Snowthrowers ••.,.".,,/.1.'"'.'.".,.",i.","."~.('.""."'''''.)'.''''-•....' '''.''.'..'' ".'.', '''~~:e~/:::!:~~t~f~:~~'' our hz-tech video '.in an acceptable condition Solo Chainsaws equipment will show tioner, storage units and mayresult in the loss ofpart starting at $199 with a ou whatyour inhailing POST OFFICE NOW HIRING. laundromat. Near grocery or all ofthe deposit. 2 yr. warranty - both before and after store, beauty shop, hospital, Avg. Pay $20/hour or $57K/yr. All Makes &Models the sanitaryprocess. doctors. Call 872-3315; Acceptable Condition: inclUding federal benefits, OT. 4-11-14-tf 24 Years of Experience • Tables placed were you All Work Guaranteed Airscents available. Offered by Exam Service, not [found them & cleaned off. affiliated with USPS who hires. Hours: FURRENT -KofCHall,6106 • Garbage taken out. Call Monday-Friday p.m. 1-866-616-7015. Fee required. Beechwood Drive. Parties, • Streamers/banners taken 8-5 down. Saturday 9-4 p.m. AAHOME TIDS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR dinners, meetings. Call Rick ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT ADEBT. PLACE YOUR STATEWIDE Kerkau, 872-4877. 4-1-2-tf • flshtrays placed back in­ SERVICES ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN AD HEREI $299 buys a 25­ side the doors. 872·3866 WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MICH·CAN 8-905-1f 989-872-1274 PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT word classified ad offering over FOR RENT - 2-bedroom du­ En.!!! Rental Fee THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE .STATEWIDE 1.6 million circulation and 3.6 plex, garage, laundry, deck, PO Box 147 IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. General Meeting $125 ELECTRIC MOTOR and CLASSIFIED million readers. Contact this water; sewer. No pets. $500/ BabylBridal Shower $150 .power tool repair, 8 a.m. to 5 Cass City ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be month. 3 miles east of Cass Graduatio.n Party $175 newspaper for details. Reunion $300 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. City. 989-872-5628. 4-2-20-3 Learn the advantages of In that event, your damages, ifany, shall Christmas Party $150 noon Saturday. John Blair, be limited solely to the return of the bid New Year's Party $350 1/8 mile west of M-53 on the ROTOBRUSH duct amolDlt tendered at sale, plus interest. FINANCIAL FOR RENT - Newly deco­ Wedding Reception $350 Sebewaing Road. Phone and vent cleaning AUCTIONS Miscellaneous $300 rated 2-bedroom apartment. 269-7909. 8-12-13-tf process. 8-12-12.tf MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been SERVICES Neat & clean on lower level. Funeral Dinners $150 made in tbe conditions ofa mortgage made Annex Building $50 by Samuel Mosher and Lisa Jo Mosher, IRS PUBLIC AUCTION SALE· $400/monthplus deposit. Call Husband and Wife, original mortgagors, ****BEST HOME LOANS**** 872-2545 after 5pm. 4-2-20-3 March 11th, 2008. 3 vacant Contact June Lappfor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Land Contract and Mortgage Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lots in the City of Kalamazoo, more information at ( Notices ) lender's successors and/or assigns, Mort­ Payoffs, Home-Improvements, Michigan. For more information FORRENT -Nice I-bedroom (989) 872-2097. 5-3-5- gagee, dated September 8, 2006 and re­ visit: www.irsauctions.gov or Debt Consolidation, Taxes. apartIilent. Appliances, water, corded on October 6, 2006 in Liber 1098 on Page 343 in Tuscola COlDlty Records, call 810-342-6114 Houses, Doublewides, Mo­ trash, air conditioner in­ Michigan, on which mortgage there is biles, Any reason, Any credit! cluded. Laundry facility on­ ( Services National Wild Turkey Federation claimed to be due at the date hereof the 1-800-246-8100 Anytime! site. $350/month. $350 secu­ Banquet Date: April 11, 2008 sum of One HlDIdred Eighty-Six Thou­ rity deposit. Stay II months, sand Eight HlDIdred Ninety-One and 861 EMPLOYMENT United Mortgage Services. Richville Conservation Club 100 Dollars ($186,891.86), including get 12th month free. Call 872­ Mike deBeaubien 3270 Jv. Sanilac Rd. (M-46) interest at 7.75% per annWJL www.umsmortgage.com 4654 after 6 p.m. or 989-550­ Tech Support 8608 anytime for more infor­ • Computer Troubleshooting Earlybird Reservation Raffle DRIVE THE BIG RIGSI Truck DON'T TAKE THAT BUYOUT mation. . 4-2-6-tf driver training. Pre-hire pro­ & Repair Closing Date: March 21,2008 Under the power ofsale contained in said . offer until you hear this mes­ gram. Tuition reimbursement. • Computer Security Prize: $100 Hat Pac mortgage. and the statute in such case sage! Information for UAW FOR RENT - Cass City Mini • Virus & Spyware Removal Drawing: April II,2008 at 6:30 p.rn. made and provided, notice is hereby given No employment contracts. Big that said mortgage will be foreclosed by members about the positives & StOrage. Call 872-3917. • Wireless Network a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, orsome Bucks driving Big Trucks! Call negatives of accepting abuyout 4-3-13-tf Installation For more information, call Steve Frederick at part ofthem, at public venue, at the place HRCD today. 1-888-750-6200. of holding the circuit court within 1-800-741-3379. • Competitive Rates 989-872-3157 or Jim Curtis at 989-872-1965. Tuscola County, at 10:00 AM, on March www.DriveTheBigRigs.com Cass City Apartments, an Call: 989-670-5606 or 13,2008. DR. DANIELS AND SON Elderly community (Elderly 989-872-5606 Said premises are situsted in Township DRIVERS: ASAPI Sign-on Real Estate Loans. Cash for is defined as 62 or older, R-I-16-tf L@@KING FORLISTINGS!!! of Dayton, Tuscola County, Michigan, bonus. 35-42 ·cpm. Earn over handicapped or disabled of and are descnbed as: land contracts. $10,000 to $1000 weekly. Excellent hen- ' any age) located in Cass $500,000 - Fast funding, free City, MI, is currently accept­ HardwoodFor Sale Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 9, efits. Need CDL-A and 3 mos Free Market Analysis Town II North, Range 10 East, Dayton consultation. 800-837-6166. ing applications for avail­ Split Have your home on several websites Township, Tuscola County, Michigan, recent OTR. 800-635-8669. 248-335-6166. allan@drdaniel able I-bedroom apartments. $45 a face cord within a couple ofdays. descnbed as commencing at the South II Units of barrier free design 4 comer ofsaid Section 9; thence along sandson.com • Tree Trimming Contact me with any questions the South line of said Section 9; South ELIZABETH CITY·PASQUO· may also be available. Rental 89 degrees 49 minutes 03 seconds East, TANK PUBLIC Schools, lo­ rates are based on income. • Brush Removal 77.20 feet to the point of beginning; Holly Cooper@Kelly & Co. Realty cated in Northeastern NC, will FOR SALE For affordable housing call 872-2128 thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 09 989..872..2248, 989-375-2386, 989..450..9960 seconds East, 435.60 feet; thence South host a teacher job fair on April (989) 872-2009. This insti~­ 89 degrees 49 minutes 03 seconds East B. SIMPSON EXC. 26, 2008. We are seeking to fill tion is an Equal OpPOrtunity [email protected] 200.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 14 HOMEOWNERS WANTEDIII Provider. Equal Housing Sand, Gravel, Backhoe, www.hollycoopersells.com minutes 09 seconds West, 435.60 feet to teaching positions in all areas the South line of said Section 9; thence Kayak Pools is looking for Opportunity. TPD# (800) Dozer, Ponds of certification. All attendees along said South line ofSection 9, North Demo Homesites to display our 649-3777. 989-551-4502 .,.L" 89 degrees 49 minutes 03 seconds West, must have a pre-scheduled R-l-lo-rr Vebicl~s 200.00 feet to the point of beginning. virtually "Maintenance Free" ( ,Motor ) interview. Please visit our web" Pool. Save thousands of $$$ 1Sl~ The redemption period shall be 6 months site at www.ecpps.k12.nc.us with our Pre-Season Savings! from the date of such sale, unless deter­ BUICK. POtrnAC • GMe • atEVROlET • CADlUAC mined abandoned in accordance with for details on the job fair. Pre­ Call Now!! 800-31-KAYAK C,--~=-_·'" ~-Not--ices-4-3--...-S_') MCLA 6oo.3241a, in which case the re­ registration is required - the Discount Code: 522-L15 R E demption period shall be 30 days from E·',V the date ofsuch sale. deadline for registration is April 4, 2008. All registration and TEAMS NEEDED for a co- Ft~Y Dated: February 13, 2008 MISCELLANEOUS V application material must be ed softball tourney in the Carpet & Upholstery FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE received by April 4, 2008. Con­ Cass City Recreational Park. 1225 Sand Beach Road + Bad Axe, MI48413 CALL: Cleaning' tact information: ECPPS, Attn: Winter tourney will be held FC X (248) 593-1302 $500 • POLICE IMPOUNDS. March 8. Deadline to enter Don Dohn OONOUVR:Y Trott & Trott, P.C. Teacher Job Fair 2008, 1200 S. Cars from $500. Hondas, Chevys, Attorneys for Servicer March 6. For more informa­ Cass City Stlla & Letubt,Rqraatlltive 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite ioo Halstead Blvd., Elizabeth City, Jeeps and more. Many makes tion, call Ron at 989-872-2679 Phone 872-3471 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 NC 27906-2247. (252)335­ and models available. For listings orTerry at 989-553-0109. 8-1-11-eo Phone: (989) 269~1 File #187889FOI 2981 (p); (252)335-0974 (FAX) .5-2-27-2 2-13-4 call 800-706·1759 ext. 6010 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN :ASSCITYCHRONICLE -WEDNESDAY. MARCH 5, 2008 PAGE THIRTEEN CALL 87Z-Z0IO TO PLACE AN ACTION AD ( Services )( HelpWanted )( Help Wanted )( Card of Thanks )( In Memory )( In Memory)

Smith A leading Home Care pro­ WE HAD A GREAT RE­ INMEMORY OF RuthKaake, THREE YEARS AGO a very HELPWANTED vider is seeking RNs for SPONSE & lots of fun! We who passed away March 4, special family membermoved MACIDNIST TRAINEES skilled nursing visits in 'the planned for about 250 people 2007. Precious memories are into Tendercare, Cass City. Refrigeration Thumb area. Must be flex­ to attend; however, we had our keepsakes, with which Thumb area cutting tool manufacturer has open­ Her name was "Tia" and and ible, have good organiza­ 270 registered children with we'll never part. God has you when she moved in it added .ings for part-time & full-time machinists trainees Appliance Repair tional skills and be willing to about 550 people in all. Jesus' in his keeping, we have you such joy and excitement to to grind carbide and ceramic cutting tools. Benefits work occasional weekends. love was definitely shared in our hearts. Sadly missed everyone living there. Unfor­ include: Must have I-year Med-Surg with the community. Several by your children, grandchil­ tunately, on Feb. 28, 2008, our All makes and models experience. families were able to benefit dren & friends. 15·3-5-1 beloved Tia, our yellow lab • Prescription Coverage from the community pantry family member, passed away • Medical Insurance Send resume to: and many children were able from natural causes. Tia Call 872-3092 • Life Insurance A&D Health Care to enjoy the fun fair. We IN MEMORY OF Michael would always put a special would like to thank all who 11- 1_1 ~_tf • Paid Holidays Professionals Carlson (April 18, 1956­ smile on the face ofsomeone P.O. Box 80 attended and trust that you • Paid Vacation March 8, 2000). I've cried a who was not feeling well and Pigeon, MI 48755 were touched through this greeting many family mem­ TREE TRIMMING & Re­ ·401K Plan million tears. If love could moval- 40 years experience. Attn: Terry Caig event. We would also like to have saved you, you never bers at the front door for their Winter rates, senior dis­ thank all of the local busi­ would have died. If I could first welcome to the facility. counts. 872-2231. 8-2-6-9 Apply at: Call: 989-453-2828 or nesses and community mem­ have 1 lifetime wish, I'd pray Tia was a huge part of the bers for the support you've 2710 West Caro Rd., Caro, MI48723 1-800-884-3341 to God with all my heart for Tendercare family and will be From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 11-3-5-1 . Fax: 989-453-2824 shown. We received several yesterday and you. Love, painfully missed, but we donations of clothing, mother, brother, sister, nieces know Tia would want us to A1P'.f»~~ Resume may be emailed to: household goods, furniture, and nephews. 15-3-5-1 continue on and spread her .. non-perishable foods and ( Help Wanted [email protected] love to each and every per­ ~J)t"~1 ) much more. We look forward son who walks in our front to planning future Revive .. Heating'& Cooling "Excellence in It's easy to place your clas­ doors. "Tia, we will always Home Health" events. Cass City Mission­ love you and will never for­ sified ad in the Cass City • Central Ale HELPWANTED CHAPIEOE ary Church. 13-3-5-1 get the companionship you Chronicle. Call 989-872­ • Gas & Oil Furnaces added to our facility." EXPERIENCED MACIDNIST 2010 and we'll do the rest. 15-3-5-1 • Mobile Home Furnace Thumb area cutting tool manufacturer has open­ Sales & Service ings for experienced machinists to grind carbide and ( Card of Thanks )I WANT TO THANK all that ceramic cutting tools. Benefits include: ...... ------' helped with Revive on Satur- HEATING day. Everyone did a tremen­ and • Prescription Coverage dous job. You were all very ( Real Estate For Sale) AIR • Medical Insurance I WOULD LIKE TO THANK friendly and helpful in all that my family, church family and was needed. What a great CONDITIONING • Life Insurance friends for all the prayers, event for our community to • Paid Holidays cards, flowers and visits all come together. Cass City Paul L. Brown • Paid Vacation while I was in Tendercare. I Missionary Church, thank Owner • 401K Plan want to also thank Dr. Hall you for sponsoring this and the entire nursing staff event. I am grateful that God State Licensed Salary commensurate with experience. and therapists for the care I has put this on your heart 24 Hour Emergency Service Apply at: received while I was there. again & pray that through CALL 2710 West Caro Rd., Caro, MI48723 After 5 112 months, I'mhome. this event seeds were planted With your prayers and sup­ 989-872-2734 From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 11-3-5-1 and many will come to know port, I will continue to recover Jesus! Thank you again and 8.5-3-tf from my back surgery. Thank God bless you. In Christ, you all, Janet I. Francis. Rebecca (Smutek) Curnper. C....__H_e_l..p_W_a_n_te_d_....) 13-3-5-1 13-3-5-1 ~: M~."D .1.. ~tf NO~ g Graduation & Wedding Party spe~aJs WANTED - 1st & 2nd shift offer"... 'Ranu'"j &. 'E\\~n \:\O\\~ at Mr. Chips, Cass City. 872­ 1.';)~{j ~n~~\uan 'Ru., Ca~o.M\ 4.~11.~ 5688. 11-2-27-2 LOW 'Ra\.~'i'> GV~T1.,;) 'l~aT'i'> HOUSEKEEPERS FOR part­ OSENTOSKI 'EX\)~T\~nc.~ time office cleaning. Caro REALTY AND AUCTIONEERING l'non~ ~~~-\)11.-1.\.!\\) area. Call 1-800-968-3491. Ce\\ ~~~-~~~-1.\.!\\) 11-3-5-2 \~~~) ~~~-1.\)~1 8·2-27-lf PART-TIME PHARMACY Technician needed in a friendly, community oriented <

,l I \ ~ .. _ J>~arrnacy/gift store. We are 0 P£ASL£V looking for a dependable in­ dividual with computer expe­ rience, attention to detail, and PAINTING ability to serve customers. Shawna Peasley, Owner Pharmacy experience is not 5730 Pringle Rd., Cass City necessary. Please stop in to fill out an application or mail Phone: (989) 550-5730 your resume to: Coachlight Pharmacy, 6480 W. Main, Fax: (989) 375-2015 , Cass City, MI48726. 11-3-5-1 Interior· Exterior • Power Washing • Staining 8-8-1 S-If CORPORATION LOOKING FOR dependable, direct care help in Cass City, Caro and Fairgrove area homes. 872­ Repairs 1102 or 872-8746. 11-2-27-2 Upgrades Setup WANTED - EXPERIENCED Networking truck driver with Class ACDt. Home with a view! Sets high and proud on a hilI on Custom Builds T endorsement required. Full-time seasonal employ~ 3.5 acres. Picturesque views unlike many. Close Owner/Operator to town. Offers over 1000 sq. ft. with 2 bed­ ment. Local work, home rd Jason Erla rooms and a possible 3 • Main floor laundry, Ready to move in ... 2 Bedroom nights. Send resume to: Box one story on full basement. Check jerla1 @chartermi.net 989-670-9797 C, c/o Cass City Chronicle, large living room, updated furnace, and central 8-11-28-15 PO Box 115, Cass City, MI air. Roofwas updated in the last 5 years. Outer this home out, for the price you can't 48726. 11-1-23-tf building is 18x28. Many mature trees. Call to go wrong. Give us a call to see this have a personal showing today. CC-603 eas to maintain home. CCT-404 STEVE WRIGHT PAINTING 30 Years Experience -Insured Cass City Chronicle Interior / Exterior 872·2010 .•. is pleased'to announce that we'have FREE ESTIMATES been selected to be a dealer for ... Wallpaper • Drywall Repair M'mpJ.:~ ~' <:,r:. •New Construction The day of your dreams deserves the finest... 5 minutes from Caro, black top road, natu­ Stop in today to sec our wide ral gas, over 3 acres. Home was built in 1998, Large family size home - Some update include selection of wedding invitations furnace, newer wel1 pump, some windows, vinyl (~:~9:~~:.:~~:r 8.6-21.~ and accessories! and offers 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Plenty of I., siding. Sets on an acre lot. Garage is newer, and in room to add a garage. Keys at closing. good shape. Listed under SEY. Keys at closing. C-1l24 r------d;B~;;b1;;1 Call toda to see CC-611. I . Lawn Service I I Residential &CommercialI I FREE Estimates I II New Customers Welcome! I I, Mow. Trim· Edge 0 Shrubs I I: Lawn Rolling· De-thatch I I . Insured I I ~ Call (989) 670-679Qrl ------~ ( Recreational ) tZl.c!J@_ "No Gimmicks...Just Great Deals" NEW & USED A.T.Vs, MOTORCYCLES, SNOWMOBILES & TRAILERS FULL LINE OF ACCESSORIES FOR EVERYTHING BEST PRICES AROUNDI WARRANTY WITH MOST USED UNITS. We .ervlce JILL brands. Fa.', Friendly Service" 1360 Prospect Avenue' Caro ..AE'¥i ~ (989) 672-4525 wo n:roft K•••••kl ••Im•• , Mon-Fri 6:30-5:30 p.m.; ARCTIC CAT 16-3-28~tf Sat 9-2 p.m.; Closed Sund;ly PAGE FOURTEEN CASS CITYCHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2008 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN

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· lsANDY PARKS, Aveteran elementary school teacher in the Owen-Gage School ~istrict presents a lesson to her class Monday morning. Parks was recently ~warded a DTE Energy Mini-Grant that will pay for automatic hand dryers ·iand, she hopes, be an important lesson for her students in ecology and effi- ·iciency. p-G teacher receives grant · of money the district spends on pa­ the spread ofgerms, and school offi­ per towels and figure out how much cials have been diligent when it comes Xlents Will be getting more than dry waste won't be going to a landfill, to disinfecting classrooms, Parks :hands in the process. They will be thanks to the new hand dryers. "So, pointed out "We also provide (stu­ ~onducting ~esearch on .the amount it.will be kind ofaD. efficiency study," dents with) hand sanitizer and tis­ · she said, noting the dryers should sues, so we've been very proactive," save the school's custodians some she added, work, and improve cleanliness in the Owen-Gage Parks noted the hand dryers will be WO I (hnrold buildings. "Ithink it will help us on a WI .~ .'VJonle Callo SS 2003 Buick I lot offronts." used not only by students, but also ('entury Custom by the public during after-school ath­ Heated Leather, Sunroof, Heated Leather, Remote "no" to Parks, who has taught at Owen­ I 3.2L, Leather, Auto Says Loaded Gage since 1981, is hopefulthe new letics and other activities. "It does ;~ Temp., V-6 Start, Loaded Leather, Low miles equipment will be anothe:r.: tool in affect a large number ofpeople and I '!; ~ $ 1981 mu 11 th c;, 1 Deckerville school officials' battle to prevent ill­ think that's one reason why it '267/1110Jllll '* $1 96/month* ness, something that closed the (project) was selected" for funding, she said. *Payments based on 2001·42 months/2003-54 months/2004-60 months/2005-2006-66 months/2007-66 months/lO% cash down plus taxes,: district's doors twice earlier this year :~ title, an~jlate trans~;;":;~:;"'l..0~,60 mo~~ !~% cash down plus taxes, title, and plate transfer. ,i~ ( olllllllll'd IIOlll PdiCl' Olll' due to a flu outbreak. "If we can prevent some sickness Teachers remind students that hand and waste and mess, it will certainly INOTIlERBUSINESS washing is a big key in preventing be a benefit to everyone."

In other business, the board: -Recognized various student and Tuckey in Rhode Island staffe!f0rts..Compton reported that elementary teacher Sandy Parks has fering learning experiences in visual ...... _-...... ,;~,;;;.,;;;~~~~ ...... ;.;;.,;;;.;;;;;;;-...... _-.lJ:ll l OllllllLll'd 1'10111 !,diCl' Olll? art and design, performing arts and been awarded a $783 DTE Energy www.patcurtlschevrolet.com ;'?i Mini-Grant for a classroom project lished in 1992, serves more than 400 creative writing. . OPEN -TIL 8 P.M. MON. & THURS.; T, W, F 8-6; ',~!,~ In addition, he said, elementary stu­ youth annually in after-school and "We're working with inner-city kids. <'~' dents recently raised more than $600 summer arts programs citywide, of- We're going to be trying to teach kids ~ Sat. 9-3; SERVICE HOURS: M-F 8-5; Sat. 9-3";~ for the American Heart Association about art -photography, painting, :t~ :(furing an annual "Jump Rope for drawing, music, theatre," explained ~ Funding set Tuckey, daughter of Jeff and Jan 989·673..2171 +~~ lleart" event, and some $700 for St At :Jude Children's Research Hospital Tuckey of Cass City. "We're going i~;~ :during a "Math-a-thon" event to be doing workshops and (work­ : -Voted to loan the district's tax ex­ ing) one-on-one with the kids, and I citizens, who in the past haven't :empt status to the varsity girls' soft­ guess our big project is, we're going ;ball program for upcoming needed assistance but now find them­ to be creating a mosaic with them. ;fundraisers. Compton said Coach selves in need of help. The Emer­ "A lot ofthe kids need Spanish in­ poug Hyatt and his squad have gencyFood and Shelter Program has terpretation, so that will be a great made improvements in many lives ~aised about half of the $6,000 to opportunity to work on my Spanish. ~7,000 they need for a planned up­ over the last 25 years, and I support I just learned that, and I'm excited," its continued work both locally and ~ade ofthe district softball facilities. she said. : -Approved an endorsement request nationwide." Tuckey, who is majoring in profes­ from the independent coalition behind EFS funds were first authorized by sional and technical writing with a fue proposed construction ofa health Congress in 1983 and are appropri­ minor in Spanish, noted her team of :~J and recreation center in Huron ated annually under the McKinney­ SVSU students is a very diverse ·"' County. Vento Homeless Assistance Act group. "Some are communications : -Briefly reviewed the results oflast With the fiscal year 2008 allocation, majors, some are business majors, C1JEC"I1( ~~ Jnonth's bi-annual enrollment count, more than $3.1 billion in federal aid some are art majors," she added. ()lIT"~ ~hich revealed Owen-Gage has 232 will have been disbursed through the For Tuckey, the decision to partici­ . ~tudents in grades K-12, compared EFS program since its inception. pate in an alternative spring break to 220 students last fall. The dollars are used to support so­ program was prompted by a growing ~ cial service agencies in cities and 'rEESE; ~ -Approveda senior trip in the spring desire to make a positive impact on to the Great WolfLodge in Traverse counties to help feed and shelter the others. "My big thing right now is needy by supplementing food, shel­ City. trying new things, and I like to help :·Accepted the nomination of Josh ter, rent, mortgage and utility assis­ people. It's a passion ofmine," she SPE;CIA.ts tance programs for people with non­ I Yolk as the "Senior Student of the said. disaster related emergencies. "I didn't want to waste my time ~ ~onth" for February. (i~l:~ i If ','.,'idl f~ I'\l~(" ~:'j it's valuable," Tuckey added, "and I hit ''1i\ ' think I can help people instead of 2007 Chevrolet 3/4 H.D. Reg Cab 4x4 LT I ) i ,5'Jg $:2X, I X5 - $2,500 $2'i,h,X'; ~~ CANDLE~ going offand getting drunk." 2007 Chevrolet 3/4 H.D. Reg Cab 4x4 WIT r I S4~ - $2,500 $24,654