Complete coverage of the Cass City community and surrounding ureas since I899 911 funding on line in Nov. 8 election

Cass City area residents only what is needed to fund the fairest means to fund 9 I 1 stands to lose over $34 per won’t be deciding any politi- the Tuscola County Central services because all landline year in funding.” cal races in the Tuesday, Nov. Dispatch Center,” he said. users of 91 1 pay equally. Klenk explained that a state 8 election, but they will help “As the expenses have var- The problem now, Klenk law in 1999 established a to decide the fate of a pro- ied, so has the surcharge. pointed out, is that funding cellular telephone surcharge posal to continue funding The surcharge was originally is becoming less predictable of 52 cents, which is col- emergency 9 1 l/Tuscola set at $2.66, increased to because of a continuing trend lected by the cellular phone County Central Dispatch ser- $3.35, then reduced to what of county residents abandon- vendor and deposited with vices. it is now at $3.10. ing land telephone line ser- the state treasury for dis- County voters will be asked “We’re fiscally responsible. vice in favor of cellular tele- bursement to counties based to renew the 91 1 operating I think we’ve proven that we phone service. on a complicated formula. surcharge of up to 16 percent collect only what we need.” “Currently, every landline After Dec. 3 1, that surcharge (not to exceed $3.20 per Klenk said telephone sur- phone generates $37.20 per is slated to be reduced to 29 month per telephone line) for charge assessments are the year for central dispatch op- cents. 5 years to continue funding sole funding source for cen- erations,” Klenk said. “Emergency cellular 9 1 1 emergency telephone an- tral dispatch operations and “When the homeowner calls received by central dis- swering and dispatch ser- capital improvements, and switches to cellular vices. that the surcharge remains service.. .central dispatch Please turn to back page. Approval would not mean an increase in the surcharge, according to Robert J. Klenk, Tuscola County Central Dis- Gagetown school sale patch director. “This is a renewal of the surcharge that has been in place since 1996,” he said. a ‘done deal’ Fridav “Since the bond for the ra- dio system and building will by Tom Montgomery uses discussed for the struc- Shortly after putting the be paid off in 2006, the sur- Editor ture have included using building up for sale, the charge will not increase and classrooms for office space board learned of a potential will mostly likely be re- Owen-Gage School offi- and utilizing the gymnasium, buyer who subsequently duced.” cials breathed a sigh of telief cafeteria and stage for hall agreed to meet the district’s Klenk explained that under Friday as they formally rentals. asking price of $95,000, but state law, county voters can closed on the sale of the The Owen-Gage Board of in the end was unable to ar- authorize a telephone line former Gagetown Elemen- Education first listed the range the financing. surcharge up to 16 percent tary School. 19,000-square-foot elemen- Then, in June, another per month. The county board After exchanging counter- tary school building in Sep- buyer came forth and the sale can enact an additional 4 per- offers, school officials tember 2004 after closing the looked promising only to fall cent, for a maximum of 20 agreed to sell the building for school in a consolidation ef- through again,*. percent, or $4 per line, per $80,000,$15,000 less than fort to stem a growing bud- month. the original asking price. get deficit caused by several The sale is very good news Tuscola County collects The purchaser on record is factors, including a shrinkmg for district officials, who re- $3.10 of that amount, ac- a Florida resident, but school enrollment. viewed the past year’s audit Police: beware of scam artists cording to Klenk, who em- officials said a family mem- The school, closed after the during a regular monthly phasized the county has ber, Detroit area resident 2003-04 school year, was meeting early last week. Mark Mance, will be mov- Duane Reyhl and Eric phone. You must go to your “Don’t give out personal never collected the full originally built in 1939. An Law enforcement authori- “Most of these Scams can ing to the area to eventually addition was later con- ties in Huron and Tuscola originate from any part of the bank in person and open an- information of any kind and amount authorized by law. “We continue to collect open the building. Possible structed in 1968. Please turn to back page. counties are continuing to world, but when a kind voice other account for your hang up the phone.” warn Thumb residents to be- talks to you and acts con- money.” ware of a myriad of scams cerned and they want to help designed to cheat the elderly you, we let our guard down, Tuscola County Sheriff and others out of their cash. and that’s when they get Tom Kern issued a similar Huron County Sheriff Kent you.” warning Thursday, saying he A new life Tibbits said Thursday that his Tibbits said residents must had been informed of the lat- department and other area be on guard at all times when est scam targeting senior citi- agencies have received sev- it comes to sharing their fi- zens. eral phone calls from resi- nancial information. Zdrojewski ready “In the past 24 hours, se- dents complaining about “Do not give any personal scams over the past several niors have been calling their information to anyone over b&ks in regards to the fol- for busy retirement days. the phone or to a stranger at . Tibbits said his lowing: the caller identifies your door. Be suspicious of department’s detectives have himher as a ‘National Secu- anyone that asks for your problems at the school, she been inundated with calls rity Provider’, saying that By John Haire bank account number, Social was laid off for about a year from citizens who have re- your personal identification Security number or anything before being called back. ceived calls from people ask- has been posted on the As I walked through the you may consider private,” In her school career she has ing for bank account num- Internet. The National Secu- door of the Campbell El- he said. worked in the high school, bers. rity Provider then offers to ementary School, Michelle middle school and the el- “Sadly enough, people have “If you feel that you have delete it for you to protect Zdrojewski leaned back in ementary school. been giving out their infor- been a victim and have given you,” Kern said. “But before her chair and greeted me with mation to these callers,” out your bank account num- they delete the information, the same wide, engaging She had a variety of respon- sibilities, including handling Tibbits added. “There’s not ber to a caller, don’t be em- they ask for pertinent infor- smile that hundreds of visi- the advertising of the now much we can do about it if barrassed,” Tibbits added. mation such as your Social tors to Cass City Schools defunct adult education pro- “Just go to your bank and ask Security number and your have grown to expect. you give out your personal gram. She also proudly re- that your account be closed. bank numbers off your per- I was there to report on her information other than take members that she helped a police report. You can’t do this over the sonal check. retirement after nearly 30 years at the school and it graduate 180 adults from the didn’t seem at all likely that program. she was at the end of one ca- What really makes it out- reer and ready, willing and standing and awesome for Veteran Ubly educator able to begin a new life start- me is when graduates come ing with her upcoming mar- back and express apprecia- riage in December to Fred tion, she says, and even more honored as top teacher Leeson, Cass City. touching is when their chil- I didn’t ask how old she dren and grandchildren come actually is, but the nattily in to say how great she was by Tom Montgomery awarded Elliott the 2005 Sec- earned this year’s NCTE to their mother or grand- Editor dressed school secretary has ondary Section Teacher of award. to be years older than she mother. It’s awesome when When Ubly High School Excellence Award for the “It sounds like a real easy appears. a daughter or son of one of teacher Nancy Elliott tells state of Michigan. She was problem, but it’s a creative She has been in Cass City the graduates report that she her senior English students to selected for the honor by the thinking, a critical thinking for 40 years, coming from was the nicest teacher they go fly a kite, she means it. Michigan affiliate of NCTE. project. I’ve seen valedicto- the Minden City area after ever had. Seniors wrap up the school Elliott is the only English rians struggle with this,” she graduating from Deckerville year in Elliott’s class by com- teacher to receive the award said. “Really, a lot of times I suppose, I queried, that High School. She and her your future plans are sort of pleting what seems to be a in Michigan this year. it separates the kids who can late husband, Ken pretty simple assignment - The award is based on evi- think from the ones who can up in the air? Michelle Zdrojewski, have 3 children. waived off that suggestion construct a kite that will take dence of “excellent class- memorize. You need both - Fred Leeson has one. to the sky. If it flies, they get room teaching of English” at you need to learn the mate- emphatically. Her career as a school sec- We have plans made and I an A. If it doesn’t, well, they the secondary school level. rial, but you also have to ap- retary was far from her first am looking forward to the don’t. Elliott will be formally hon- ply it. in Cass City. She worked at next phase in my life. That It might seem like a strange ored at a luncheon scheduled “I think one of the things General Cable. She had part- doesn’t include working. It English class assignment, but for Nov. 19 during the NCTE that’s really important to do time jobs at Rawson Memo- does include spending a the kite project is just one Convention in Pittsburgh. is to try to make kids think - rial Library, Cass City couple of months in the way Elliott challenges her “I was really pleased and do a lot of critical thinking - MICHELLE ZDROJEWSKI sits at one of the many Chronicle and Albee Hard- south. It does include play- students to go beyond mas- honored and humbled by it that’s vital,” Elliott added. ware before settling in at the ing golf together. It does in- tering reading and writing. (award) because there are a “So often in life, if something desks she has occupied in nearly 30 years as an assis- school. clude having time to devote The veteran instructor’s ap- lot of good English teachers doesn’t work, you have to The job at the hardware to my quilt making passion. tant teacher at Cass City Schools. Over the years she proach to teaching was re- out there,” said Elliott, who find a way to fix it.” came at one of the most try- has taught in the Ubly Com- It definitely does include has worked in the 3 school buildings in the village. cently honored by the Sec- ‘ Her students are also occa- ing periods at the school. ondary Section of the Na- munity Schools for 37 years. sionally assigned other “con- Because of the financial Please turn to back page. tional Council of Teachers of Elliott’s kite assignment is En g 1ish (NCTE) , which a good example of why she Please turn to back page. PAGE TWO CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2,2005 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN It’s a girl!

It’s no secret that I don’t like alone and quickly gets back On Oct. 13, Bill and Cora Sue Mergyl of Oakland and God-parents Vincent and cold weather. Autumn would into formation to take advan- Franzel of Ubly ventured to Linda Tittjung of Sterling Sandra Hangash of be okay, except that its splen- tage of the power of the celebrate their 29th wedding Heights visited Mr. and Mrs. Dearborn. dor lasts for such a short flock. anniversary in Pigeon Forge, Clarence Rumptz. Don and Bradley Kulish of time. And then comes win- If we have as much sense Tenn. Pigeon Forge was se- Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Shelby visited Mr. and Mrs. ter! Bare trees, everything in as a goose, we will stay in lected because of the location Particka were Sunday dinner Clarence Rumptz. Ellie Ann Laurie nature dull or dying, bun- formation and share informa- close to the Smoky Moun- guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Allen Farrelly, Claude dling up every time you ven- tion with those who are tains. It is located between Particka. Mestack, Jack Kennedy and David and Stephanie Laurie ture outdoors, slipping and headed the same way we’re Gatlinburg and Sevierville, Edith Jackson visited Mks. Bernard Morley met at of Cass City announce the sliding on the ice, shoveling going. Tenn. There were many Curtis Cleland on Friday. McDonald’s in Bad Axe Fri- snow! On top of all that there birth of their daughter, Ellie When the head goose gets things to do, and explore. Allen Farrelly visited day morning. are the whopping fuel bills tired, he rotates back in the The area offered numerous Eleanor Koskie at the Car0 Mr. and Mrs. Bob Zurek Ann LauKie. Ellie was born July 1,2005 we anticipate this year. wings and another goose live theatre and dinner the- Lighthouse Rehab. and Ray Depcinski attended Oh well, if one chooses to at Huron Medical Center, takes over. aters, craft booths, unique Mr. and Mrs. Leonard the St. Anthony Catholic ham live in Michigan, one has to Bad Axe. She weighed 6 shopping as well as store Stirrett visited Thelma Jack- and sausage dinner at Helena endure all the seasons. I sup- You see it pays to share pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 outlets, hiking, go-cart rac- son Tuesday. Sunday. pose we appreciate spring leadership and take turns do- inches long. ing, indoor sky diving, heli- Mr. Allen Depcinski was Mrs. Eugene Cleland and and summer more after put- ing hard jobs. She is joined at home by copter tours of the Smoky among a group who attended Sharon Sturgil of Bad Axe 3 ting up with winter. The geese honk from be- sisters: Maegan, Whitney Mountains, unique lodging, the ham and sausage dinner were Monday guests of Mrs. Geese (and some people) hind to encourage those up horse back riding and so at Helena Catholic Church Curtis Cleland. and Erin. have the good sense to fly front to keep up their speed. Her grandparents are Eu- much more. Bill and Cora Sunday. The Young Ideas Farm Bu- south. Maybe geese aren’t Words of support and inspi- chose to see Louise Mandrel1 Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Filar reau group met at the home gene and Melanie Kady of so silly after all. ration help energize those on Elkton, and Jack and Betty at her theatre, it was a great of Washington, Mich., Mr. of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Speaking of geese, the day the front line, helping them show. They also became part and Mrs. John Pechett, Mr. Depcinski. After the meet- Laurie of Gagetown. Great- after I saw a huge flock of to keep pace in spite of the Mays celebrate grandparents are Anna Kady of the audience for the im- and Mrs. Bob Jackson; Mrs. ing, they played cards and them fly over, I received this day-to-day pressures and fa- of Gagetown and Stanley personators of Roy Orbison, Gerald Wills, Mrs. Harold high prizes were won by info via email, which I tigue. Morel1 of Cass City. Elvis Presley, Conway Ballagh and Mrs. Allen Mrs. Joe Wolschlager and thought was apropos. Con- It’s also important that our Twitty, The Blues Brothers Depcinski visited Thelma Clarence Heleski. Low sider: honking be encouraging. 60th anniversary and Tom Jones. On the last Jackson last week. prizes were won by Delores Otherwise, it’s just ...well ...honking. of the 3 days spent in Pigeon Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Bouchard and Joe Sweeney. In the fall when you see stan and Eva May of Cass Laura (Arnie) Helwig of Forge, they hopped onto a Particka spent the weekend Garcia Finally, when a goose gets The hostess served the lunch. 1 1‘ geese heading south for the Citywedding will celebrateanniversary their Nov. 60th 7 Holly. helicopter ride into the at the home of Mr. and Mrs. The next meeting will be winter flying along in the V sick or wounded and falls Smoky Mountains. They had Greg Reid, Ethan and Joshua held at the home of Mr. and honored formation, you might be in- out, two geese fall out of for- at a dinner at the St. Clair Inn The couple has 8 grandchil- a great time and wanted and on Sunday attended the Mrs. Clarence Heleski in terested in knowing what sci- matior! and follow the in- hosted by their children Paul dren and 9 great-grandchil- people to know what a fun Baptism of Joshua Reid at St. November. recently ence has discovered about jured one down to help and (Joy) May of Milford and dren. place Pigeon Forge is for Paul Catholic Church in Bernard Morley, Claude why they fly that way. protect him. family and couples. Clinton Township. Other Mestack, Allen Farrelly, Jack Army Reserve Sgt. Jose M. It has been learned that as They stay with him until he Lana Puterbaugh was a guests attending were Kennedy and Ralph Haist Garcia was honored at a spe- each bird flaps its wings, it is either able to fly or until Tuesday evening guest of Melanie Goodell of met at McDonald’s in Bad cial Welcome Home Warrior- creates uplift for the bird he is dead. Then they launch Mrs. Curtis Cleland. Lincolnshire, Ill., Matt and Axe Tuesday morning. Citizen Award ceremony in immediately following. out with another formation to Allen Farrelly came home Cristie Particka and sons Katha Chockley visited her recognition of the soldier’s By flying in a V formation, catch up to their group. Monday after spending a few Matthew and Andrew, Ted grandmother Anna Chockley personal sacrifice, excep- the whole flock adds at least When one of us is down, it’s days with June Rutz at Ster- and Kim Particka and Ashlee - at the Huron County Medi- tional duty performance, and 71% greater flying range up to the others to stand by Even the most savvy investors ling Heights. of Madison Heights and cal Center in Bad Axe on than if each bird flew on its us in our time of trouble. honorable service in support wonder about haw to best protect Saturday and was a Saturday of Operation Iraqi Freedom own. If we have the sense of a their retirement nest egg. supper and Sunday guest of in Iraq and Operation Endur- Quite similarly, people who goose, we will stand by each Mrs. Curtis Cleland. ing Freedom in Afghanistan. are part of a team get where other when things get rough Twelve members of The The reservist is assigned to they’re going quicker and and we will stay in formation To find out more information on protecting Traveling Breakfast Club the 88th Regional Readiness more easily, because they are with those headed where we your retirement income met at the Peppermill in Bad Command headquartered at traveling on the trust of one want to go. call David A. Weiler today. Axe Thursday morning. Fort Snelling, Minneapolis, another and lift each other up It is indeed a reward, a chal- They will meet at the Coffee Minn. He is a member of the along the way. lenge and a privilege to be a Whenever a goose falls out contributing member of a Together we can create an investment plan to help you Cup Plus next week. 323rd Combat Support Hos- reach your goals while protecting your annuity income pital, Southfield. of formation, it suddenly team. 1572 N. Crawford Rd., Deford Center At the ceremony, the com- feels the drag and resistance Now that’s what I’d call Phone: 989-872-4519 manding general of the Army of trying to go through it goose sense. re-opens Reserve presented the Garcia & I the award package. The nl Harris Company award, exclusively for Army Officials at the Hills and Reserve Citizen-Soldiers, plowman named 0-G Cass City, MI 48726 Dales Health and Fitness consists of a personalized (formerly Michigan Athletic encased American flag, a Student of the Month and Rehabilitation Center) commander’s coin with Re- 989-872-2688 last week announced the full serve logos, a lapel pin set for Plowman has been on the return of fitness services to the soldier and spouse, and a honor roll all 4 years of high Saturday, November 5 the Car0 facility, beginning Welcome Home Warrior- school and has been a mem- Friday, Nov. 1 1.At this time, Citizen flag. ber of the 3.0 Honors Club 9 a.m8-4p8m. the entire facility will be Garcia, a mental health spe- since her junior year. As a open for business, including cialist, is the son of Lazaro freshman, she was chosen as the locker rooms and pool/ Garcia of Edinburg, Texas. one of her class representa- Coffee, Cider and Cookies Served hot tubarea. His wife, Febe, is the daugh- tives for the homecoming Hills and Dales Health and ter of Robert C. and Carmen court. Her senior year, she We have greenware bisque or finished. - Fitness Caro will be celebrat- Lopez of W. was one of the 4 senior girls Paints Brushes Many Other Supplies ing its “Grand Re-opening” Washington St., Snover. nominated to vie for home- Bus Trip to We do outside firing the week of Nov. 14-20 with coming queen. a fitness membership sale ” Plowman has been a meni- Great Lakes Crossing CLASSES OFFERED: Wed.&Thurs., p.m.; “Pampion 6:30-9 and selection of aerobics ber of the school’s newspa- Sat. 9-1 1 :30 a.m. and Noon to 2:30 p.m. classes offered free to the The medieval French word I pedyearbook staff the past 2 Tuesday, Nov. 15 I general public. “pampion” means sun-baked years and has also served as squash and is derived from Cassandra Plowman the newspaper’s co-editor her Cost $23.00 the Greek word “pepon,” or junior and senior years. She OTickets on sale now at the library Cassandra D. Plowman has’ a large melon. The English also was named a “focus” Only 56 seats available so get your tickets now modified “pampion” to been named Owendale-Gag- WHY BASEMENTS LEAK... student her sophomore and OShop at 150 retail stores Water is the most powerful force on Earth. One inch of rain equals 27,000 gallons “pompkin,” which was fi- etown School’s “Senior Stu- junior years. OEat at one of 12 Food Court of water per acre. Once water enters the basement chances are that it will occur I nally changed to “pumpkin” dent of the Month” for Oc- Plowman is the daughter of again. It is also likely that it will continue to get worse. Water has a memory. It will by the American colonists. tober. Jennifer Guinn of Gagetown restaurants or 5 sit-down restaurants follow the same path each time your basement leaks, thereby creating a larger path. and Bradley Plowman of OThere will be Many Drawings on the BUS Most homes are built with some sort of waterproofing. Here are some common Fairgrove. Her future plans for useful and wonderful seasonal gifts reasons why basements leak. OPEN CASS are to attend Michigan State including a $50 gift certificate for Great lakes 7 CITY University to become a vet- FALSE WATER TABLE Water Table is created will seek the path of least 6520 MAIN STREET Crossing and a Jim Shore nativity set A False Water Table was around all houses and resistance into your DAYS erinarian or a zoologist. HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Join us for a day of Fun, Fellowship created when your buildings even if they are basement (most often the Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and best of all Shopping!! basement was built. The built on high ground or a cove area). - - first step in building your hill. This trip is sponsored by the Friends of the Library basement was to dig a large DO-IT-YOURSELF and all proceeds go to Ra wson Memorial Library ho1.e. The earth surrounding HYDROSTATIC HINTS this large hole is soil PRESSURE Somstimes the cause of compacted by millions of Hydrostatic Pressure is the water seepage or dampness years, also referred to as pressure caused by water is just something that you “Hard Pan.” The earth seeking it’s own level: Once have overlooked; such as: being removed from this the false water table fills up i in prop e r/ p o or grad i n g , hole will never be as and becomes higher than surface water from down compact when it is put back. the floor, Hydrostatic spouts, gutters, or another This is referred to as “Soft Pressure is created. Water source. You can request an Pan.” When it rains, or pressure is 63.4 pounds per inspection to determine when snow melts, the water cubic foot in all directions. whether this is indeed a will follow the path of least The reason it sometimes minor problem or resistance. Thus, water takes a heavy rain for water something that would flows from Hard Pan to Soft to actually become visible require a professional’s Pan and creates a false is because the cavity under attention. water table. As water the basement floor can hold continues to fill the false up to 2500 gallons of water. HOMEOWNER’S water table, some of the When Hydrostatic Pressure GUIDE TO BASEMENT water will begin to flow occurs, water seeks the path WATERPROOFING (through gravity and of least resistance. This Published by: pressure) to the real water could be cracks in the floor, American Water Systems, table. However, water that cracks in the walls,‘key Inc. has accumulated around the ways or cove areas (where 0 2002 American Water false water table will the floor and the wall join Systems continue to rise when either together). NOTE: Once Licensed: Michigan the water is coming in too Hydrostatic Pressure causes #2104133703 fast, or the real water table See?age, the problem can is full and cannot handle the only be solved by a system volume of water any longer. designed to relieve pressure As the water fills all pockets TO REQUEST A and control the water. FREE INSPECTION, and voids it will continue to Excavation and do-it- Thumb Insurance rise until it reaches the floor. yourself methods cannot CALL: Please Call - 872-4351 I I 6240 W. Main Street, Cass City and will not solve the 1-800-900-7090 Group rhen it will fill the voids problem. Water rises against the walls. A False equally on all four sides and CASS CITY, MICHIGAN CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2,2005 PAGE THREE

Rabbit Tracks The back forty 0 2000RogerPond by Roger Pond

(And anyone else he can There has been much ado ing tent with the door uphill was much longer than ex- about the 200th anniversary so the melting snow could pected, Needless to say our of the Lewis and Clark ex- trickle in and float our sleep- ardent spirits were nearly pedition. It seems like every- ing bags. Then, I got out gone the first night. one wants to get in on the act. some steaks for dinner. Last year several sightings of bald eagles were reported to This week I read that Jack I read a lot of outdoor My friends and I awoke the the Chronicle. They were observed near the Cass River south Daniels brewed a commemo- magazines in those days, and next morning with the revela- of Cass City and also in Sanilac County. There has been an- rative single barrel whiskey these publications were full tion that a sleeping pad is other sighting in a new area this year. to celebrate Lewis and of stories about how to pack nothing more than a large The eagle was seen on Bevens Road near M-24 by Chris Clark's travels. (It might a nice dinner for the first sponge and a sleeping bag Peters of Cass City. He says that he has seen the majestic have been "single malt," but night on a camping trip. The might be warm if it was dry. bird several times. the story says single barrel.) outdoor writers always had Needless to say we hurried Seeing an eagle is not as rare as it wgs a few' years ago CASS CITY Police Chief Craig Haynes congratulates Sgt. The news report says the the perfect meal and nice to the cook tent to get the old because the bird, thankfully, is on the increase across the Corps of Discovery took 120 weather to cook it in. stove puffing. state. Roger Zelmer following the official promotion to his new gallons of whiskey for their I, on the other hand, had a We've laughed about that rank last week, Also pictured are Zelmer's wife, Kerri, and trip - and ran out in Mon- small fly over my tent door trip many times over the ********** tana on July 4, 1805. The -and a cold, wet snow com- years, but one thought keeps village President Bert Althaver. journey was less than half ing in sideways. My steak coming back: We should In the 70s, the restaurant was known as the Windjammer. over! What were they think- grilling job turned into a two- have done a better job of Now it operates under a new name, "The Landing". We vis- ing? hour ordeal. packing, and I don't think a ited the Lexington waterfront establishment Sunday. The Maybe the Corps got to csl- We finally had dinner that silk hanky would have restaurant left the impression that it was attempting to retain ebrating independence day evening, but the social hour cheered us bp one bit. its image as an upscale place to meet (there was a piano player Walk-in clinics scheduled and broke their shd glass? performing) with prices that are not that expensive. Whatever the cause, it's a We found the food good, better than expected, because the long walk from Montana to entrance shows the wear and tear of over 30 years on the The Tuscola County Health ment at (989) 673-8114 to available by calling the Astoria and there's nothing waterfront. . make appointments for chil- health department flu hotline like a cold, wet barracks to mCASSO-0-0 D Department is now offering CASS CITY 872-2252 Mine was an 8-oz strip steak on a bun with twice baked flu vaccinations on a walk- dren. More information is at 673-81 14 (ext. 187). make a guy wish he had THEATRE potatoes. Esther's was a huge chef's salad with warm coated in basis. never signed on with this WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 7:30 bun served in a paper sack and a cup of soup. The potatoes Area residents may obtain outfit. Wed. Double Punch On Movie Goer Cards and the bread pushed the meal a touch above the ordinary. a vaccination: Lewis and Clark reportedly Esther took half of her salad home in a box. The service was doled out whiskey as a re- Thurs. "Bargain Nite" Save $$$$ Today (Wednesday) from WALLACE & GROMIT good and there is a varied menu. 11:45 a.m. until 6:45 p.m.; ward and to boost morale. Total cost was $19.61 plus tip. Give it a 7 on the 1-10 scale. Wednesday, Nov. 9, from Stealing liquor resulted in **CURSEOF THE WERE-RABBIT'* (PG) 11:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.; severe punishment. (Run- STARTS FRIDAY (NEW SCHEDULE) ********** Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 9 to ning out solved that prob- &EVENINGS 7:30 ONLY 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.; and lem.) SUNDAYS 500 AND 7:30 (TWO SHOWINGS) Lexington's economy is built around the tourism industry Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 9 to On Christmas day 1805, NO MON. & TUES. bulwarked by its location on the shores of Lake Huron. Nor- 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Sgt. John Ordway wrote: CHILDREN$3.00 - TEENIADULTS $4.50 mally, at this time of the year the tourist business usually Medicaid and Medicare "They divided out the last of slackens. will be billed for those who Boy, do they love to sing 3-week tour that takes it their tobacco among the men-, That couldn't have been the case Sunday. I don't know why, have coverage. Residents are and boy, are they good. across the country and has 6 that used and the rest they but it bustled Sunday like it was a mid-summer Sunday af- asked to bring their card. The American BoyChoir weeks of practice before it gave each a Silk hankerchief, ternoon. Parking places in the road leading to the shore were Senior Millage funds will performed at the St. Lorenz takes off.In addition, Carvlin as a Christmas gift, to keep full and the sidewalks were full of folks drinking in the sun- pay for any Tuscola County Church in Frankenmuth re- says, there are 2 other choirs us in remembrance of it as shine and, presumably, shopping the stores. resident age 60 to 64. For all cently and we were privi- at the school as students learn we have no ardent Spirits." others, the fee is $25. leged to be a part of the au- to excel and earn a place on The whole thing reminds These clinics are for adults dience that packed the the touring squad. Students me of an elk hunting trip only. Call the health depart- church. * singing are in grades 5 many years ago. Just like That they love to sing is through 8 and come from Lewis and Clark, two friends apparent not only by their New Jersey, Mississippi, and I underestimated the Marks on duty hardships that lay ahead. Unlimited Hours, No Contra@ performances, but also by Pennsylvania, Columbia, niEiXPH?S204 what they do to become a Florida, New Hampshire, 11- Ours was only a three-day Army Private Russell L. part of the 26-member choir linois, Louisiana, South trip. What can go wrong in Marks recently graduated that drew standing applause Carolina, Alabama and Iowa. three days? from basic combat military several times during the 2- The choir is open to all and Mv friends and I arrived in training at Fort Sill, Lawton, the mountains with two tents Instant Messaging - Keep your buddy list! All the features of our Unlimitecj hour show. I is non-sectarian. and a sheepherder stove. We 10 mail addresses with Wehail! Dialup Account PUIS: Okla. 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After ABC Feb. 2005 academy combat. you pass the tryout you awards ceremony; CBS-This Marks is the son of Russell spend a few days at the Morning Christmas Day; YANKEE CANDLE and Deborah Marks of Ubly. (American Boychoir) school Live! With Regis and Kathie (in New Jersey) to see if you Lee and a dozen others of a are comfortable at the school similar nature. In the last 7 Cass City Public Schools and students are comfortable years the choir has partici- with you. pated in an international tour PROGRESS IN EDUCATION The choir is currently on a every year. The 2004 tour was to Sweden and Den- from the desk of Ken Micklash, Superintendent PUMPKIN PIE CASS CITY CHRONICLE mark. USPS 092-700 One thing the choir is NOT PUBLlSH E D EVERY WEDNESDAY is a vacation for the students. our November B LLYING PREVENTION PROGRAM AT CASS CITY, MICHIGAN At school students are awak- 6550 Main Street ened at 6:30 a.m. and their IMPLEMENTED Periodical postage paid at Fragrance Cass City, Michigan 48726 days are full of structured POSTMASTER: Send address study and recreational activi- Staff and students of the Cass City Schools have been busy getting the school changes to ties until lights are out at 9: 15 of the Month year off to a great start. A new program was implemented for the 2005-06 CASS CITY CHRONICLE, P.O. BOX p.m. 115, CASS CITY, MI 48726 While on the road, teachers school year called the Bullying Prevention Program. Staff, stu- OLWEUS John Haire, publisher supply them with study les- dents and administration have been trained in the program and the early re- National Advertising Representative, Michigan Weekly Newspapers, Inc., sons for each day they are sults indicate the message is getting through. Bullying WILL NOT be toler- 257 Michigan Avenue, East Lansing, traveling and a tutor goes on 20% Off ated in our schools. Although we may never fully eliminate bullying, it is our Michigan. the trip with the boys. Subscription Prices: To post off ices in As I said at the beginning, goal to reduce it and to educate our students about the harm that name calling, Come visit us for the only candles that are Tuscola, Huron and Sanilac counties - they love to sing, otherwise taunts, fighting, excluding others and being an instigator of an incident can $1 9.00 a year or 2 years for $31 .OO,3 why would they ask to leave Famous for Fragrance.m years for $43.00, $12.00 for 6 months, cause. 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' Weather report courtesy of your friends at Jeanette, Dr. Aqil and Diane would like to welcome you to their new practice now opened in Caro, located at 620 N. State Street (across from Rite-Aid). Ph. (989) 67210341 In addition to all the services provided before, we also now specialize in checkup for memory problems/dementia, falls & medication management for our seniors. We also can provide services in Saginaw area hospitals. PAGE FOUR CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2,2005 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN Letters llCalendar of Events 11 to the I’ I Deadline for submitting items in the calendar is the Friday editor noon before publication. Talks by Donna Bushong Thursday, November 3 ‘Scare Crow Friends of the Library meeting, 1:30 p.m. Rawson Memorial Library. Thumbs Up Snow Club meeting, 7 p.m., MSU Extension It’s time for the soccer game ship in high school athletics, Daze” a office in Sandusky located on Austin St. For more informa- to start and the referees come we know that we need to tion, email snowthumbs @voyager.net. over to check if everyone is work harder and improve big success properly equipped. The last ourselves so we may get the thing they say is, “We want award next year. Friday, November 4 Just a note to everyone who Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran to see good sportsmanship Not only does spprtsman- participated in our first an- out there.” ship help us to improve our- Church . nual “Scare Crow Daze.” Veterans Dance featuring Danny Ewald, 7-11 p,m., Cass The ref’s words follow you selves, but it also teaches us Friday?night’s teen dance in the game. You remember that by respecting people md City VFW Hall, 4533 Veterans Dr. Lunch served. $7 per per- was not as well attended as son. them as you think about trip- by treating them as we want we would have wished for, ping the girl that’s beating to be treated we can make but we know that this would you and you restrain your- 1as ti ng friendships. have been better... it just hap- self, or when you open your Saturday, November 5 pen to be the same night as Country Bazaar, 9-5:30 p.m., St. John Parish Center, 1935 mouth to taunt the opposing During high school I have our football team “scared the team from the sideline and seen members of my soccer Hamilton St., Ubly. Luncheon served, 11-5 p.m.; Raffle day lights” out of Garber. drawing, 5:30 p.m. decide to cheer on your team team go talk to people from The craft show was a huge instead. You remember it the other team that they have success. Starting at 7 a.m., when you want to argue with made friends with. I never breakfast was provided by the ref, but decide not to, and understood how they could lhesday, November 8 Novesta Church of Christ. Watrousville-Car0Area Historical Society meeting, 7:30 p.m., when you are taunted by the be friends with the other We had over 30 crafters and other team apd resist retali- team, but as I found myself Juniata Township Hall, 1971 Ringle Rd. folks selling baked goods. Thumb Octagon Barn meeting, 7 p.m., fire hall in Gagetown. ating. You remember it when seeing my opponents at the The lunch was provided by you lose the game, and still mall, in Quiz Bowl, or even Tuscola County Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disor- the girls’ softball league, ders Family SuppottEducation Group meeting, 1:30 p.m., compliment the other team. at summer camps I began to headed up by Doug Hyatt, see why such friendships Adult Day Services building, 435 Green St., Caro. For addi- The words follow you as Locks of Love... they actually ran out of food. were made. They are built tional information, call (989) 672-2273. you go to the local pizza par- Young and old alike en- by complimenting an oppo- lor afterwards where you joyed the hayrides. The night nent after the game or help- SIX-YEAR-OLD Sarah Whittaker, the daughter of Dave and Tammie lose a game of pinball but was topped off with the adult Wednesday, November 9 ing them up when they fall. Whittaker, recently donated 10 inches of her hair to Locks of Love. dance. Everyone had a good keep your cool. No matter By taking the time to learn Escalloped potatoes and ham dinner with all the trimmings, where you go after the game Above, Michelle Erla does the honors for the first grade Campbell el- time dancing to the oldies good sportsmanship in high noon, Cass City United Methodist Church, 5100 N. Cem- or what you do, you remem- ementary School student. Locks of Love is a non-profit organization and country music. school, lasting friendships ‘With such a successful first etery Rd. For takeouts, call 872-4604 and pick up between ber the referee’s words. can be formed. that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children ages 10 1la.m. and noon, or after 12:30 p.m. I year, it has already been de- Sportsmanship follows us years and younger who are suffering from long-term medical hair loss. cided to do this again next for all our lives. There is al- Not only is sportsmanship year. ; ways that competition for important for the players, it’s Now we need to get ready 1 Professional and Business scholarships, that college important for the fans too. for “Christmas in the Vil- football game, that game of Nothing discourages a player lage” and the Chili Cook Off. golf with your boss. It is not more than hearing a fan say possible to win every com- mean things from the side- Alan Klco DIRECTORY petition, so it is important to lines. A team will play much know how to lose. better if they hear cheering r------i r------1 when they come out than if Letters to the Editor I ACCOUNTANTS I I PHYSICIANS , L,,-----d L-,-----J When you play sports in they hear booing from their The Chronicle welcomes high school you learn how to friends and family. So even letters to the editor. Anderson, Tuckey, lose gracefully. You learn to though we usually think of Letters must include the Bernhardt, Doran & Co., P.C. put aside the disappointment sportsmanship as being pdrt writer’s name, address Certified Public Accountants and the anger from your loss, Gary Anderson, CPA (Caro) of playing sports it’s also part und telephone n urn be r Robert Tuckey, CPA, (Cass City) Dr. Ray and instead learn from your of being a fan. The latter is in case it is Jerry Bernhardt, CPA (Caro) mistakes, work h’arder to im- necessary to call for veri- . Thomas Doran, CPA (Caro) Board Certified prove, and show your good Sportsmanship builds char- fication, but won ’t be used Valerie Hartel, CPA (Cass City) Family Practice character as you shake hands acter. It’s like a shadow be- 715 E. Frank St.. Caro. MI in the newspaper. Phone 673.3137 ’ ’ 42ssH:ir. with the defender that cause it’s always thcre, Names will be withheld 1 6261 Church St., Cass City, MI 1 1 blocked your shot or the guy whether it’s visible or not. It from publication upon re- Phone 872-3730 that was always one step teaches us the‘control, integ- quest, for an adequate r------ahead of you in the race. rity, and respect we need to reason. ATTORNEYS Phone 872-5010 If we didn’t learn how to become better people. The Chronicle reserves L ---__-- J lose, we would all start yell- When we learn sportsman- the right to edit letters for r------1 ing and screaming whenever ship in educational athletics, length and clarity. Michelle P. 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Office Hours: ing out with the community ALCOHOLICS Mon., Tues., Thurs., Thanksgiving dinner is in- ANONYMOUS & Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cartoon exhibit at librarv vited to a meeting Nov. 9, at MEET1 NG Wed. 9 a.m.-noon 7 p.m. at the Knight lnsur- ance office. - - - - - Baker College of Cass City case their talents in a local graphic communication pro- Evely Friday Evening -- 8.00 p.m. r 1 If you cannot make the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church graphic communication stu- setting,” said Mary gram.” I I VETERINARIANS meeting, but would like to Cass City L ------I dents are exhibiting their car- Cunningham, Baker College help, please contact Scott I to0n.s at Rawson Memorial of Cass City campus direc- More information about the r------Mills at (989) 665-24Q1 Library in Cass City. The tor. “We’re very proud of exhibit is available by con- INSURANCE Veterinarian (home) or at 872-51 14 exhibit runs through Thurs- what our students have ac- tacting Baker College at L ------I Farm and (work). 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Four times each school year among all of the students at although all of the students Elisabeth Milligan, daughter Cass City Schools selects the schools a maximum of honored over the years have of Kris and Dave Milligan of outstanding students from just 12 could earn the recog- excellent academic records. Cass City. A fourth grade stu- 5 YEARS AGO dio where I could do my night. For the Hawks never is a 1969 graduate af Cass each school building to re- nition. The award is based on The first of the award presen- dent, she is described by her painting, and it turned more ceive the Red Hawk Award the all-around good citizen looked better in administer- City High School. He en- tations was held Monday, teachers as a model student, Cass City’s Dick Szarapski into a display area for a num- ing a 3 1-6 lacing to Mayville, tered the Marine Corps in of Excellence. attributes in the school, Oct. 24. hard working, conscientious ber of diffetent things, in- That means, Supt. Ken home, or community. It is not has always been considered a team that was 7-1 going October, 1969, and received Selected from the Campbell and always putting forth her here to be the Tiger Woods cluding the work of others. into the season’s final. Cass his basic training at Camp Micklash explained, that based merely on scholarship, Elementary building was best effort. of fishermen. Before the So I welcom&people to come City, which improved game Pendleton, Calif. She served on Campbell’s days of salmon fishing in the see it,” the soft-spoken Britt by game all year, appeared to Completed and attractive is Student Council last year. Great Lakes, he often accom- commented ecently. be reaching a peak in the fi- the new sign donated to Cass Now she is workiog in the panied the late Alden Asher The Ubli Community nal game. The whole team’s City School by the Cass City junior banking program as a and me on stream fishing Schools will honor Gerald L. performance was great, Lions Club. The sign was banking secretary. She trips to Northern Michigan. Booms upon his retirement Coach Don Schelke said, and purchased by the Lions for earned all A’s in the first Invariably, he caught the after 33 yearp of service at a Brian deBeaubien and Phil $1,200. The school paid for marking period. most and the largest fish, of- dinner par4y Wednesday Zawilinski really came on lighting it. She has a cheerful smile ten when we caught nothing evening. Booms began his strong in the final games. Cass City High School and positive disposition at all. His wife was in the career with the Ubly Com- spotted visiting Birch Run a when she comes to school office to pay a bill and re- munity Schods in 1962 as a 35 YEARS AGO touchdown in the first quar- each morning. marked that for the first time bus driver cbntinuing until ter and then came roaring 1972. In 1965 through 1972 Selected from the middle in years, Dick fished the Cass Marine Cpl. Gary L. back to score twice and win River and came home with 2 he was empl yed as a part- Vollmar, son of Mr. and Mrs. a nip and tuck battle, 14-8. It school was Logan Kausch, time custodi n in the school son of Kevin and Laura large pike. Some things never system. In 1975,“ he was ap- Dwain Vollmar of rural Cass ended the season on a high change. (From Rabbit City, was recently promoted note for the Red Hawks, who Kausch of Deford. An eighth pointed Dirqctor of Trans- grade student, he is described Tracks) to his present rank while played a highly satisfactory portation and will serve in as possessing many of the Two Hawk runners quali- serving with the 1st Marine game in a losing effort to Bad that capacity until his retire- qualities that society likes to fied for the state cross-coun- Division in Vietnam. Vollmar Axe the previous week. ment Dec. 3 see in young adults. try finals set for this Satur- 1. Industrial uses of corn are Teachers say that his class- day at Michigan Speedway Slop in and see Garthfor your expected to rise 4 percent in mates see him as a leader and in Brooklyn at the regional tournament held at Bad Axe. 1996 due to an upswing in I New Chi-ysler or Ford vehicle a friend. He works well in ethanol sales. Approximately I group projects and excels on Representing Cass City will be Craig Emmert and Annjea 780 million bushels of corn ma assignments that are to be are expected to be used by done alope. He is an A-stu- Tanton. Emmert posted time Moore Motor Sales industry. Last year, 753 mil- ‘r h ailan dent. He participates in soc- of 17: 14 and Tanton finished in 21:18. Coach Ernie Stec lion bushels were used for cer, cross-country, track and that purpose. field and swimming. Logan said that the entire squad ran 17254 W. Caro Rd.,, Cam, R DISPLAYING THE certificates and ribbons earned as win- is active in church as an altar well with many athletes post- MI ing their best times of the 25 YEARS AGO server, in the choir and in re- (989) 673471 Garth O’Mara ners of the Red Hawk Award of Excellence are representa- ligious education. He partici- year. TOLL FREE 1-800-516-6673 Consrrltnnt The covered basement Sales pates in library programs and Four students were honored tives from each school building. From left, Rebecca Putnam, with Red Hawk Award of house, long yacant, of Mar- is a member of the eighth garet McNeil at Houghton I Elisabeth Milligan and Logan Kausch. Excellence certificates and grade band. and Brooker streets, which Selected from the high ribbons. Selected was one from each school building. the village had been trying to Ken Grady a school was Rebecca Putnam, have torn down since June, (989)872- 5 179 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. The students are Abby McCallum, Steven 1977, finally yas demolished Larry Bloomfield. She is a Saturday. Various legal en- senior with a 3.6 grade point Rychlewslu, Jesse Rader and Ken’s Custam Framing Johanna Hoelzle. tanglements ?ere the re&on 4394 Woodland - Cass City, MI average and is a second-year for the long^ delay. Chuck Obituaries member of the National 10 YEARS AGO O’Dell was the contractor for Honor Society, where she the demolition. kenscustomf [email protected] serves as vice-president. She Art has always been an en- According lto the census, See examples of Ken’s work at BookMort 6 at has been in dance for 15 Cass City has added just 100 www. kenscustomf raminq.net Thelma June many years. She tutored el- Fund. years. joyable pastime for Pat Britt, ementary school children, Arrangements were made but it’s much more than a persons in the last 20 years. She is active in class From 2,100 to 2,200 popu- MacRae supported a local convales- by Kranz Funeral Home, projects and participated in hobby for the Cass City area cent home and was a mem- Cass City. woman. Art is a labor of love lation. When you look at all float building. She is also the new houses in the com- Dr. Thelma June MacRae, ber of the church choir. very active in her church, the Britt has nurtured throughout D.O., 86, of Gagetown, died Ray1 is survived by her hus- her lifetime, one that until munity it’s apparent that ei- Ronald Teague Novesta Church of Christ. ther there are many, many Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005 af- band, Earl; children: Randy She runs the components and recently could be seen at an service starting @ only ter an extended illness. Rayl and Jim (Vicki) Rayl; 8 occasional public showing of homes with dwners rattling Ronald Lee Teague, 65, of power point for the Sunday around in empty rooms or the $fO.OO per month. She was born June 1, 1919 grandchildren; 6 great- morning youth services, local artists’ work, but other in New Greenleaf, the daugh- grandchildren; sisters: Laura Saginaw, formerly of than that was shared only census people blew it. (From Decker, died Friday, Oct. 28, helps in the nursery and at Rabbit Trackq) ter of the late Kenneth and (Ken) M,cRae, ,and Ruth the Harvest Fest. with friends, family mem- Sarah (McLellan) MacRae. (Keith) Buehrly; brothers: 2005 at St. Mary’s of Michi- bers and a few others famil- The Maydille Wildcats gan Medical Center, She is a member of the high MacRae was one of the Oliver (June) Stilson, and school youth group and iar with her ability. Now, the Saginaw. original female osteopathic Carl (Arlene) Stilson; broth- Wedn.esday night Bible self-taught artist is welcom- He was born Oct. 15, 1940 physicians to practice in the ers-in-law and sisters-in-law; study. She helps run the ing the general public to her Hinb-Speed WJrelek Infernet in Auburn Heights, the son Thumb area. She graduated and many nieces and neph- Wednesday Bible study at home, where she has set up 989-673-7323 www. bigtube.net from Kirksville College of ews. of the late James and Aura lunchtime and works as its a studio filled with her own She was preceded in death (Herr) Teague. Osteopathic Medicine in secretary. She has compiled original art and photographic ence encoubters and the 4 . Teague was a member of 1941. She was a member of by 2 brothers: Gerald (Betty) 60 hours of community ser- work as well as collectibles, Hawks are on~thesidelines in‘ the American Osteopathic Stilson, and Donald (Evelyn) the North American Fishing vice during her high school Crafts and art pieces created the race for ‘the Michigan Club. Association, the Michigan Stilson. .career. She plans to attend by a few of her fellow artists Class C Footdall title. It was Osteopathic Association, Funeral services will be He is survived by a son, Baker College to pursue an and craftsmen. “I finally especially frustrating for Andrew Teague of Gag- Eastern Michigan Osteo- held at 12:15 p.m., Friday, accounting degree. needed a room to call my stu- Cass City after last Friday pathic Association and the Nov. 4, at Gagetown United etown; and a sister, Patricia I Academy of Osteopathy. Methodist Church, Gag- (Bruce) Sherman of Cass MacRae opened her practice etown, with the Rev. John City. in Gagetown in 1942 and Heim officiating. Teague was preceded in continued practicing for over Interment will be in the death by a brother, Elmer Stockwell. ‘ 50 years. Elkland Township Cemetery, MacRae is survived by her Cass City. Funeral services were held brothers: Calvin William (the Memorials may be made to Sunday, Oct. 30, at Thabet Calvary Bible Fellowship Evangelical Free Church of Cass City Novesta Church of Christ late VernaMae) MacRae of Gagetown United Methodist Funeral Home, Cass City, 4446 Ale St., Cass City, MI 48726 6430 Chestnut Blvd., Cass City, MI 48726 2896 N. Cemetery Rd., Cass City, MI 48726 Cass City, and Farquhar Church. with the Rev. Carol Ball of- Phone: 872-5060 872-3658 or 872-1195 ficiating. Bruce (Lois), MacRae of Arrangements were made Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Bible School 9:30 a.m. by Kranz Funeral Home, Burial was in the Elkland Fowler; a sister, Margaret Worship Service 11:OO a.m. Worship 11 :00 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Cass City. Township Cemetery. Elizabeth (Eaton) Kelly of Evening Service 6:OO p.m. Midweek Bible Studies Detroit; a sister-in-law, Arrangements were made Youth Group & Sunday Evening Wednesday PraylBible Study & Youth Group 7:Odp.m. Biblical Counseling Evelyn MacRae of Marshall; Jeffrey Spencer by Thabet Funeral Home, and many nieces and neph- Cass City. Pastor - Chuck Carr Pastor: Rev. Todd R. Gould Transportation available ews. Jeffrey “Jeff’ Spencer, 52, Youth Minister: Brad Speirs She was preceded in death of Cass City, died Monday, Alice Turner First Baptist Church Visit our website at: www.novestachurch.org by her siblings: Leonard Oct. 24,2005 in Lancks Can- Cass City Church of Christ 6420 Houghton St., Cass City, MI 48726 Douglas MacRae, M.D., cer Center, Grand Rapids. Alice Marie Turner, 76, of 6743 E. Main St., Cass City, MI 48726 989-872-31 55 Potter’s House Anna Marjorie MacRae, He was born Feb. 16, 1953 Cass City, died Friday, Oct. Contacts 872-2367 or 872-31 36 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Christian Fellowship Church Dorcas Evangeline MacRae, 28,2005 in her home. in Cass City, the son of Jack Worship Service Sunday 11 :00 a.m. & 6:OO p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:oo a.m. Corner of 6th and Leach, Cass City, MI 48726 Christina Alexander She was born March 2, and Vernita (O’Dell) Spen- Bible Study Sunday 1O:OO a.m. & Wednesday 7:OO p.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. 872-51 86 MacRae, Kenneth Ivan cer. 1929 at home in Caseville, Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, Thursday Evening 7:OO p.m. MacRae, D.O., Lorna Belle Spencer was a 197 1 gradu- the daughter of Louis and Cass City Church of the Nazarene Wednesday, 7:OO p.m. Karr, Archibald Raymond ate of Cass City High School. Mary (Nagy) Kelterborn. Sunday Worship 11:OOa.m. MacRae, and Lela Irene Hall. He worked for Buck She married Jim Turner 6538 Third St., Cass City, MI 48726 AWANA 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays Pastor: F. Robert Tucker Funeral services were held Rabideau throughout the April 29, 1978 in Adrian. 872-2604 or 872-5201 Pastor: Eric Holmgren Monday, Oct. 31, at Fraser years as a heavy equipment Turner worked for General Sunday School 1O:OO a.m. Youth Pastor: Bryan Heller St. Agatha Catholic Church Presbyterian Church, Cass Cable for a short time. mechanic. He also worked at Worship Service 11 :00 a.m. Website: www.fbccc.us 4618 South St., Gagetown, MI 48735 City, with the Rev. Donald She is survived by her hus- various jobs across the U.S. Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 665-9966 Richards officiating. at oil fields, railroads and on band, Jim; children: John Burial was in the Elkland (Betty) Matt of Saginaw, Su- & Children’s Activities 6:OO p.m. First Presbyterian Church Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. tugboats. Barrier Free Township Cemetery, Cass Spencer is survived by his san (John) Blair of Pastor - Rev. Darold Ward City. children: Stephanie (Mike) Saugatuck and Kris Matt of 6505 Church St., Cass City, MI 48726 St. Pancratius Catholic Church Memorials may be made to Anderson and Casey Spen- Unionville; step-children: 872-5400 4292 S. Seeger St., Cass City, MI 48726 Kirksville College of Osteo- cer, all of Cass City; a grand- Susan (Dan) Romzek of Sunday School - Sept.-May 10:45 a.m. 872-3336 pathic Medicine, Kirksville, daughter; brothers: Roger Ruth, Bryan Turner of Cass Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Saturday Liturgy 530 p.m. Mo., or Willow Tree Haven City and Kathy (David) Har- (Pam) Spencer of Golden, Pastor: Dave Blackburn Sunday Liturgy 9:00 a.m. Adult Foster Care Home, Mo., and Graydon Spencer ris of Burlingame, Calif.; 8 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Father Steve Fillion Gagetown. of Cass City; sisters: Jackie grandchildren; 6 step-grand- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Arrangements were made Sue (Herb) Deming of Wyo- children; 2 great-grandchil- Worship Service 11:OO a.m. by Thabet Funeral Home, ming, and Kaye (Paul) dren; 5 step great-gra;dchil- Sunday Evening Service &Youth Group 6:30 p.m. 6820 E. Main St., Cass City, MI 48726 Shabbona United Methodist Church Cass City. Carmichael of Ionia; and dren; brothers: Art (Virginia) WednesdayPrayerMeeting&HisKidsBibleClub6:30p.m. 872-2770 4455 North Decker Rd., Decker, MI 48426 many nieces, nephews and Kelterborn of Lansing, Pastor - Robert Sweeney Worship Service 9:30 a.m. 810-672-9929 (parsonage) Verneta Rayl cousins. Alfred (Mary Lou) Bible Class & Sunday School 10:45 a.m. 989-872-8094 (church) Kelterborn of Caseville and He was preceded in death Pastor: Gerald Meyer Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Verneta Mae Rayl, 77, of by his parents and foster chil- Richard (Janis) Kelterborn of Phoenix, Ariz., fomierly of Clarkston; sisters: Ruth Worship 11:00 a.m. dren he cared for. Living Word Worship Center Gagetown, died Thursday, Funeral services were held (Hank) Wille of Traverse UMW Monthly 1st Wed., 7:OO p.m. Oct. 27,2005 in her home. Thursday, Oct. 27, at Kranz City and Evelyn (Warren) P.O. Box 125, Cass City, MI 48726 Youth Group Sunday Evenings 5:OO p.m. She was born Oct. 17,1928 Funeral Home, Cass City, McLaury of Hastings; sister- Pastor: Ellen Burns in Cass City, the daughter of with Chuck Emmert of in-law, Jean Kelterborn of Worship: 8:30 & 11 :00 a.m. Visit our website at: www.dasuparish.com Douglas J. and Verneta Novesta Church of Christ Little Rock, Ariz.; and many -Worship10:30 a.m. ’ Mabel (Wright) Stilson. officiating. nieces and nephews. Sunday Evening 6:OO p.m. She married Earl Rayl Jr. Interment was in the She was preceded in death welcomed ..... June 4, 1945. Elkland Township Cemetery, by a step-daughter, Jean Ann Rayl graduated from Cass Cass City. Turner; brothers: Bill and City High School. She retired Memorials may $e made to from General Cable after the Family Discre:ionary Please turn to page 10......

PAGESIX CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2,2005 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN Meeker, Halasz Cass City 38, Essexville Garber 26 lead Red Hawks’ Hawk defense steps up in GTW selections win over Tri-Vallev Dukes In sports, team success usually leads to individual honors. And that certainly held true for the Cass City football squad, For the second straight year, counted for the TD when he Then after trading punts, season, Landrith’has put to- Several Red Hawks were named to the Greater Thumb West Cass City advanced into the scored the first of his 3 touch- the Dukes pulled to within gether outstanding back-to- all-conference teams as selected by league coaches. Many Division 5 district finals with I downs on a 13-yard strike 31-26 with 339 left in the back outings. The 3-year were repeat selections. a convincing win at the ex- from quarterback Chris game on Josh Pierson’s 10- starter threw for 85 yards on Leading the list are senior repeat performers Scott Meeker pense of a Tri-Valley East ,tandrith. Following Justin yard run. 5 of 7 passes and directed the and Cody Halasz. The pair was named first team selections foe. Glaza’s second of 5 point- Hawk offense to 365 total on both offense and defense. The Red Hawks struck after kicks, the Hawks were Landrith prevented any yards. Halasz led the Hawk Also chosen to the dream team, for a second straight year, quickly for a pair of unan- able to take 14-0 margin chance of a Garber come- ground gainers with 96 yards on offense were Red Hawk seniors Jarod Stoutenburg and swered first quarter scores into the next ame. back on the team’s next se- on 21 totes. Nick Nanney. Friday and never trailed, Despite the Hawk’s success ries. Needing a pair of first Dereck Halasz, who filled Earning second team honors for Cass City on offense were cruising to a 38-26 victory moving the ball on offense, downs to run out the. clock, in at linebacker for his in- quarterback Chris Landrith and kicker Justin Glaza, both over host Essexville Garber it was the team’s defense that Landrith delivered with 2 jured brother, led the Cass seniors, while on the defensive side, seniors Brad in the playoff’s opening Set the tone early. timely quarterback City defense with 17 tackles. Langenburg, Jeff Stoutenburg and Glaza were all honored. round. Playing without the ser- scrambles and then busted “Dereck has a great nose for Cass City had Chris Johnson, Levi Adams and Langenburg Cass City needed only 2 yices of all-conference line- loose for a 5 1-yard gallop to the football. And our defen- receiving honorable mention votes. minutes and 6 seconds to reg- backer Halasz - who has a ice the game. sive backs played well,” ister its first score, as fullback tender ankle and was used After struggling early in the Stern said. Cody Halasz capped a 5- for offensive purposes only play, 52-yard march with a - Cass City held the Duke one-yard plunge. Halasz’s offense to 3-and-outs on all running mate, Chris Johnson, three of its first quarter pos- OFFENSE set up the visitors’ opening sessions. Birds pock to First Team: drive marker when he “We came out and hit them 4 Tackles Shane Buchinger Reese rambled 40-yards down the hard,” said defensive coordi- . Scott Meeker Cass City Duke sideline to the one-yard oator Josh Stern. ‘‘I think we Guards Mat Montei USA line. shocked them a little on the Jarod Stoutenburg Cass City RED HAWK DUSTIN BITZER breaks The Hawks then needed just first 2 series.” Cass City for Center Nick Nanny Cass City loose for a 60-yard run against Garber 2 minutes and 28 seconds to Garber sliced into the Red Adam Smith-Urbany Reese add its second touchdown of Hawk advantage at the 7:24 Ends Tony Agnew BCAS Friday that led to a 32-yard field goal the night on its next posses- wark of the second quarter Steve Koch USA by Justin Glaza. sion, moving 53 yards in 6 an Dan Meier’s one-yard Quarter Back Jordan Bitzer USA plays. Dustin Bitzer ac- district final run, but Cass City was able Backs Cody Halasz Cass City to regain its 2 touchdown Jason Bierlein Reese margin on their next series Cass City has not faced Frankenmuth on the gridiron field Neil Gaeth Laker when Bitzer found pay dirt since 1978, when both schools were competing as members Kicker Chris Matthews Reese from 9 yards out. of the Thumb B Conference. That all changes Friday when Both teams would add an- the Eagles invade the Recreational Park with the Division 5 Second Team: other score before the break, district championship at stake. Kick-off is slated for 7:OO Tackles Zach Harris USA where Cass City led 28-14. p.m. Paul Pomponi Laker The Hawk defense, in prac- For Cass City, the game will mark the school’s first-ever Guards William Herman BCAS tically Glaza’s interception home playoff encounter. With a win, the Red Hawks (8-2) Dan Reinbold Reese of Duke quarterback Mike can also equal the school’s highest win total in one season Center Kendal Kemp USA Gruszynski’s pass, led to the set during its 1972 campaign. Ends Matt Marvin BCAS visitors’ next score, as Achieving victory, however, will be no easy task. Cass City Drew Saylor Reese Landrith and Bitzer hooked hasn’t faced a team this season with the swiftness of the Chris Landrith Quarter Back up again, this time for 38- Eagles. Leading the pack is speedster running back Mike Backs Ryan Janer BCA FtY yards. But with just 18 sec- Golden. Jared Fischer USA onds remaining till the break, Golden, a state champion sprinter, enters the contest after Justin Glaza Cass City Kicker end Eric Fournier scored on leading Frankenmuth to a 42-22 victory at Millington Fri- a critical 4th-and-goal situa- day. Golden rushed for 204 yards on 18 carries, resulting in Honorable Mention: 5 touchdowns. He found pay dirt from 55, 4, 8, 70 and 27 Guard Mogan Damrow Laker tion on a pretty reverse. The Dukes, who had some suc- yards while revenging a 14-12 setback to Millington during Ends Brad Langenburg Cass City week 4 of the regular season. Jared Wissner USA cess running the quarterback option during the 14-play Cass City athletic director Aaron Fernald says advance tick- Quarter Back * Tim Rader Bad Axe ets for Friday’s showdown will go on sale at the high school Kicker Aaron Kuhl USA drive, scored when Fournier intercepted Gruszynski’s op- starting today (Wednesday) for $5.00, while the stadium gates will open at 5:30 p.m. on game day. DEFENSE tion pitch while moving down the left side of the School officials also invite the public to a Red Hawk pep ’ First Team- , assemble Friday afternooh at the high school gym begin- . .J ,\* Duke line and scored from 4- Scott Meeker Cass City ning at 2:13 and lasting until 3:13. Drew Saylor Reese yards out on an opening found in the Hawk line while Cass City’s last victory over the Eagles was recorded in Adam Smith-Urbany Reese 1977 when quarterback Jeff Hartel completed 11 of 19 passes Matt Montei USA tqaveling in the other direc- tion.In the final half, Cass City’s for 132 yards, including a pair of TD passes to Rick Hollis Linebackers Cody Halasz Cass City and one to Scott Richards. Walt Laming led the Hawk de- Jason Bierlein Reese defense came up big again as fense on the September night with 9 solo tackles and 7 as- Lance Vanhoost USA sists. Steve Koch USA a Scott Meeker fumble re- Josh Vermeesch BCAS covery, and a subsequent 60- Backs Zach Heinlein Reese yard sprint by Bitzer, led to Gabe Perry Reese a Glaza field goal from 32- Jordan Bitzer USA yards. However, the Dukes Punter Tyler Rarnbo Bad Axe closed to within 3 1-20 enter- Year Score Winning Team ing the final 12 minutes as 1960 13-41 Frankenmuth Meier ended a 74-yard, 8- Second Team 1961 24-0 Cass City play drive from 2 yards out. Dave Kingsley USA 1962 0-12 Frankenmuth Line “Scott (Meeker) did a nice Jared Wissner USA 6-6 Tie job. After watching the game 1963 Zach Harris USA 7-7 Tie film, he was in the 1964 Brad Iskow Bad Axe 1965 0-35 Fran kenmuth quarterback’s face on nearly Nick Leipprandt Laker BIG DEER. Cass City’s Rick Hartwick bagged this nice 9- 1966 0-74 Frankenmut h Linebackers Andrew Grochols ki BCAS every option play forcing a quick pitch,” Stern said. 1967 0-54 Frankenmuth Brad Langenburg Cass City point buck hunting in Tuscola County. He arrowed the deer, 1968 0-28 Fran kenmuth Neil Gaeth Laker Cass City had a golden op- that had a 14” inside spread, with an 8-yard shot. portunity to put the game 1969 6-60 Frankenmuth Nick Simpson BCAS away in the opening minutes 1970 0-40 Fran kenmuth ,Backs Jared Fischer USA 197 1 12-6 Cass City Kyle Richardson USA of the 4th period wherr Landrith’s 50-yard pass to 1972 8-0 Cass City Jeff Stoutenburg Cass City Brad Hartel spotted the ball 1973 0- 6 Fr ankenmu t h Justin Glaza Cass City 1974 7-44 ’ Frankenmuth Punter Nate Eickhoff V. Lutheran deep in the Red Zone. How- ever, the Dukes were able to 1975 21-17 Cass City 1976 13-22 Fr ankenmu t h Honorable Mention deny Cass City on a 4th and short and took over the ball 1977 27- 18 Cass City Line Tony Agnew BCAS 1978 8-29 Frankenmuth William Herman BCAS on downs at the 5-yard line. Chris Johnson Cass City Andrew DeVaux V. Lutheran Linebackers Nick Gibbard Bad Axe Duane Ertman Laker Backs Corb in 01 den burg Reese Mike Escamilla V. Lutheran Mike Gorzenski BCAS Levi Adams Cass City B.J. Ivey Reese Punters Jordan B itzer USA Brad Langenburg Cass City ..

SUCCESS. Meleah (left) and Rachel Auten pose with the deer they bagged in Sanilac County. Meleah, 15-years- old, took her deer with a gunshot, while Rachel, 13- years-old, har- vested her deer with a bow & arrow. Both are students at Cass City Public Schools. CASS CITY, MICHIGAN CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2,2005 PAGE SEVEN Bulldogs drop NCTL Hawks prep for GTW contests to Carsonville Port Sanilac, Caseville title run with pair of

Owen-Gage hung with vis- for Owen-Gage, while iting Carsonville-Port Sa- Nowaczyk added 7 points. wins over league foes nilac Thursday throughout the opening half, before fall- CASEVILLE ing 43-30 in North Central Fresh off of a pair of victo- ing Bad Axe in the game was verted 2 free throws and Thumb League play. Earlier in the week, on ries last week, the Cass City Stephanie Byrne with 5 of 8 Hendrick and Kalen A balanced attack for the Tuesday, Caseville revenged Red Hawk hoop team finds from the charity circle. Trischler each added a hoop. Bulldogs, that included solo an early season setback to the out this week if they are le- Bad Axe was still within After that Cass City edged field goals from Amanda Bulldogs with a 41-31 deci- gitimate challengers for the shouting distance, 46-37, further ahead with a 15-8 Faist, Becky Schmidt, April sion, earning its first win of Greater Thumb West crown, going into the final 8 minutes advantage in the final 2:03 Nowaczyk and Heather the season in the process. or will fade from the cham- when Hendrick took charge minutes of the game. Collon, helped the hosts stick Both schools came out ‘of pionship chase. to put the game away with 8 Hendrick, with 8 rebounds, close to the Tigers in the ini- the gate sluggish as numer- The schedule called for a of her game-high 25 points an.d Courtney Rabideau, with tial frame that ended 9-8. ous turnovers resulted in a 6- Tuesday test against the Lak- as Cass City outscored the 5, led the rebounders. The Owen-Gage then drew even 4 Eagle advantage after one ers, the team that leads the Hatchets, 16- 10. Hawks shot 39 percent from with their guests at the inter- period. league and holds a victory the floor and 75 percent from mission at 19-all as Collon Leading 19-18 at the break, over the Hawks this season. VALLEY LUTHERAN the free throw line. continued to hit from the out- the Eagles gained a 6-point The rematch is on the side and a stingy Bulldog margin entering the final pe- uawks’ floor. The game There must be something defense held the Tigers to 3 riod as Andrea Goforth matches 2 of the best play- about Cass City that brings BAD AXE - McDonald 1-0 buckets in the period before knocked down a pair of open ers in the league, the Lakers’ out the best in the Valley (0-0)2; R. Dubey 2-0 (0-0) ’ the break. looks in the frame. Kaycee Damm and the Lutheran hoop sqQad.In the 4; K. Dubey 0-0 (4-6) 4; However, the Tigers went In the final frame, the Hawks’ Ashley Hendrick. If first game between the Peterson 2-0 (5-7) 9; Grifka on a 15-5 run to open the fi- Eagles outscored their visi- Cass City gets by the Lakers, teams, the Chargers fought 1-0 (0-0) 2; Craig 1-2 (0-0) nal half that proved to be the tors 9-5 to secure the win. Thursday they face USA,the the Hawks to the wire before 8; Rader 0-0 (1-2) 1; Byrne difference. Allisha Guzdial Goforth led the winners second team to defeat Cass bowing by 3 points. Tuesday 3-0 (1 1-16) 17. fueled the spurt for the win- with 10 points, while Beth City in the GTW this season. the Hawks were in a tight TOTALS - 10-2 (21-33) 47. ners, netting 9 of her game- Grates added 8. race before pulling away at high 13 tallies in the frame. Schmidt had a dozen tallies BAD AXE GAME the end for a 57-43 decision. CASS CITY - C. Rabideau Collon’s 8 points were tops to lead Owen-Gage. The game was closer than 0-0 (3-4) 3; Brinkman 1-0 (2- As expected, the Hawks the final score indicated. The 2) 4; Meeker 3-0 (1-2) 7; A. topped winless Bad Axe teams were tied, 11 -all, at the Rabideau 0-0 (2-4) 2; R. Call Us - 872-2010 Thursday, 62-47. But not ex- end of the first period. Czekai 2-0 (1-2) 5; Trischler FRESHMAN Amanda Faist put up a shot over the arms of pected was the determined Midway through the second 1- 1 (0-0)5; Hendrick 8-0 (9- 1 With Ideas For Feature Stories effort by Hatchets that chal- quarter it was knotted again 14) 25; Schinnerer 3-0 (5-1 1) ‘ Tiger Nycole Promo Thursday night in Owendale. lenged Cass City and kept at 19-all. The Hawks forged 11. them very much in the game ahead as her teammates.were TOTALS - 18-1 (23-39) 62. for the first 3 quarters. able to get the ball to FOOD CENTER The Hawks jumped off to a Hendrick in the post and she CASS CITY - Richards 0-0 ERLA’S - In Cass City - first quarter, 15-9 lead, riding responded with a pair of (3-4) 3; C. Rabideau 5-0 (0- on the shoulders of Hendrick quick buckets. The Hawks 0) 10; Brinkman 2-0 (0-0) 4; EmA’S WM[SON STORE HOURS Mon -Sal who netted 10 points in the used some tough offensive Meeker 3-0 (0-0) 6; R. period. rebounding by Jenni Czekai 1-0 (0-0) 2; Trischler PROCESSING Sunday Fl10 am-5 pm The Hatchets closed the gap Brinkman and Hendrick to 2-0 (1-2) 5; Hendrick 6-0 (3- in a foul-filled second period. pace a 5 to one roll to end 4) 15; Schinnerer 2-2 (2-2) VENISON SEASON 2005 Cass City scored just a single the half in front, 26-22. 12. field goal, but cashed in 10 There was never more than TOTALS - 21-2 (9-12) 57. 989-872-2191 of 13 foul attempts. Bad Axe 5 points separating the 2 countered with its best scor- teams in the third quarter and VALLEY LUTHERAN - ing effort of the night using the visitors made a deter- Wegener 1-0 (0-0) 2; OUR GUARANTEE balanced scoring to net 16 mined run in the opening Witchger 4-0 (3-6) 11; 3ring your deer to Erla’s and if your deer or sausage is points and trail by just a point moments of the final period Gnatkowski 1-3 (0-0) 11; Faller 1-0 ( 1-2) 3; Rogers 3- lot done within 10 working days you are not subject to at the intermission. to close to 36-34 with 6:23 Six Hawks shared the scor- left in the game. 0 (0-0)6; Marx 1-0 (0-0) 2; lay for processing if deer is not done or you will not pay ing load for the Hawks in the After that it was all Cass Begick 1-0 (2-5) 4; Pett 1-0 or sausage if order is not done. (Saturday a Sunday non-working) third quarter, led by Sara City. The Hawks bent on a (2-2) 4. Meeker with 5 points. Keep- 6-0 run, as Schinnerer con- TOTALS - 13-3 (8-15) 43. 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HELPING CASS CITY to a 3rd place finish at the Division 3 regional in Bad Axe Saturday is Kyle Reif (front) and Lukas Varney. Hawksiearn journey to state finals Cass City’s cross country team qualified for the Division 3 state fi- nals Saturday with a gutsy perfor- ALLIE RICHARDS denies Valley Lutheran’s Megan mance at the Bad Axe regional. Several Red Hawks turned in their Wegener (14) from receiving a pass during Tuesday’s Greater best showings of the season, result- Thumb West meeting in Cass City. ing in a third place finish with 91 points. State ranked Freeland cap- BASKETBALL1 . tured the regional title with 53 points, I 3 while Shepherd finished in the run- STANDINGS ner up spot with 60. The top 3 teams 1 and 15 individual runners move on. The Red Hawks were paced by GREATXRTHUMBwEsr freshman Lukas Varney. Lukas broke Ih.m EL7 1 WL123 Lakers the 17 minute mark for the first time Cass City 6 2 13 3 this season and finished 6th individu- USA 63 88 ally with a time of 1659. V. Lutheran 5 4 8 8 Cass City also received a 10th place Reese 45 510 Bad Axe 17 115 (989) 658-8609 finish from junior Cameron Lautner BCAS 18 5 11 with a time of 17: 1 1, while Kyle Reif www.joessmokinrecipe.com posted a time of 17: 13, good for 11 th place. Also finishing in less than 18 minutes for the Hawks was Dewey Mabe at 17:56, while Adam Wentworth turned in a time of 19:08. Essexville Garber’s Zac Gallagher Brown City 4 5 10 6 was medallist at the meet with a time Mayville 3 6 6 10 of 16:35. Deckerville 0 8 3 12 For the lady Hawks, Jen Zmierski turned in her best time of the year at NCTLNORTH TUSCOLA Ts;iun XL XL 21:0!, resulting in 16th place. North Huron 12 3 12 4 “I felt so bad for Jen, who missed Port Hope 12 4 12 5 HOURS: advancing by only one spot,” said Owen-Gage 4 12 4 12 coach Amy Cuthrell. Caseville 1 13 1 13 Oct. 1 to Dec. 31 Rounding out the times for the Cass A-Fairgrove 1 14 2 14 Mon-Fri 6:30p.m. to 9 ps,m City lady competitors were Leah NCIZSOUTH Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Whittaker at 22:42 and Klyn 125 W. Lincoln St, P.O. Box 239 Caro, MI 48723 Ts;iun HL XL Sunday By appointment Puterbaugh at 25:29. Memphis 15 0 17 0 PH. 989.673.6191 or 1.800.462.6814 The Division 3 state finals are slated Kingston I1 4 11 5 Rest of year TDD 989.672.4780 for this Saturday at the Michigan In- Dry den 79 79 CPS 78 89 by appointment only. ternational Speedway in Brooklyn. Peck 69 610 I- I Starting time is 10:30 a.m. PAGE EIGHT CITY CHRoNICLE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2,2005 - CASS CITY: MICHIGAh FOOTBALL BASKETBALL SOCCER. CROSS COUNTRY

Aug. 26 Sandusky 0, Cass City 47 Aug. 29 lmlay City 23, Cass City 46 Sept. 1 Bad Axe 0, Cass City 55 Aug. 31 Sandusky 42, Cass City 47 Sept. 9 Decketville 13, Cass City 36 Sept. 6 Ubly 50, Cass City 44 Sept. 16 BCAS 6, Cass City 42 Sept. 8 Mayville 35, Cass City 55 Sept. 23 Valley kutheran 13, Cass City 74 Sept. 15 Valley Lutheran 48, Cass City 51 Sept. 30 Lakers 7,Cass City 57 Sept. 20 Marlette 33, Cass City 36 HOOF TEAM at Cass City has com- Oct. 7 USA 45, Cass City 28 Sept. 22 Bad Axe 29, Cass City 57 Oct. 14 Reese 35, Cass City 14 Sept. 27 Harbor Beach 33, Cass City 39 pleted its season with a Thumb compe- Oct. 21 Freeland 42, Cass City 43 Sept. 29 Lakers 42, Cass City 40 tition that included 22 schools and 80 Oct. 28 Essexvillle-Garber 26, Cass City 38 Oct. 4 USA 50, Cass City 43 participants. It was a learning experi- Oct. 6 Reese 26, Cass City 60 Oct. 11 BCAS 35, Cass City 57 ence for the equestrian team that is in Oct. 10 Brown City 43, Cass City 50 its first year representing Cass City High Oct. 20 Deckerville 23, Cass City 58 School. From left: Assistant coach Cathy Oct. 25 Valley Lutheran 43, Cass City 57 Aug. 27 USA invite 8:30 a.m. A Oct. 27 Bad Axe 47, Cass City 62 . Meck, Lauren Meck, Selina Izydorek Aug. 30 Harbor Beach 500 p.m. A Nov. I Lakers 6:OOp.m. H and coach Edie Izydorek. Aug. 31 Essexville-Garber 4:30 p.m. A Nov. 3 USA 6:OO p.m. H Sept. 6 Car0 4:30p.m. H Nov. 8 Reese 6:OO5:OO p.m. A Sept. 8 Sandlrsky 5:OOp.m. H Nov. 10 BCAS Sept. 10 Bad Axe Invite 9:00 a.m. A ' Sept. 13 Marlette 5:OO p.m. A Cass City Bowling Sept. 15 Caseville 5:OOp.m. H Sept. 22 USA 5:OO p.m. A Sept. 26 Freeland 4:30p.m. H Sept. 27 Bad Axe 500 p.m. A Thursday Nite Trio Thumb Octagon Barn 13 Sept. 29 Lakers 5:OOp.m. H as of Oct. 27 Oct. 4 Valley Lutheran 4:30p.m. H Individual High Games & Oct. 6 Lakers 430 p.m. A Martin Electric 23 Series: C. Wallace 175 (490); Oct. 12 North Branch 4:30 p.m. A Doerr Landscaping 20 J. Krol (480); K. Maurer Oct. 13 USA 4:30p.m. H Schmaltz Construction 16 (474); J. Dickinson 172 Oct. 18 Bad Axe 4:30p.m. H Jebco Consulting 13 (469); D. Zdrojewski 177 Oct. 20 Valley Lutheran 4:30 p.m. A Mycogen Seeds 13 (463); L. Riddle 170 (461); aOct. 25-30 -Districts C. Brown 178; R. Diaz 172; United Building Centers 11 * Home games are in bold M. Harris 170. Individual High Games & Team High Game & Series: Series: G. Robinson 232-224 Charlie's Angels 827 (24 14). (636); T. Lis 235 (588); D. Miller (583); J. Baker 213. High Game & Series: Mycogen Seeds 633; Martin Electric ( 1765). I Pool Aug. 31 Akron-Fairgrove Invite 4:OO p.m. A Sept. 7 USA invite 3:45 p.m. A I League I Sept. 10 Bad Axe invite 1O:OO a.m. A Sept. 15 Chesanin$ Invite 4:30 p.m. A Merchanettes Sept. 22 Frankenmuth Invite 4:30 p.m. A as of Oct. 27 Men's Midwest Pool Sept. 24 Akron-Fairgrove Invite 1O:OO a.m. A League Sept. 29 Mayviile Invite 4:OO p.m. A Gagetown Cutting Corners as of Oct. 26 Oct. 1 Harbor Beach 8:OO a.m. A 27 Oct. 8 Cass City Invite 9:OOa.m. H Charlie's Angels 25 Blue Moon 22 Oct. 12 CPS Invite 4:OO p.m. A Crowley Chiropractic 20 Bud's 21 Oct. 15 Reese Invite 8:OO a.m. A Cablettes 19 Pigeon 2 17 Oct. 18 League lnvite 4:30 p.m. A All Season Video 16 Mulligan's 12 Oct. 22 Car0 Invite 11:OO a.m. A Osentoslu Realty/Auct. 16 Pigeon 1 12 Oct. 29 Regionals * Home games are in bold

Senior*mealrate I 1 i ' YOUR HOMETOWN McDONAlD'S donation increased 'l'he Human Development ing need, thus requiring the Commission (HOC) recently suggested donation increase. '11 WALBROENGNE 11 announced new suggested HDC currently operates 19 MANAGEMENT, LLC donation rates for senior din- senior dining centers in Hu- ing centers throughout the ron, Sanilac and Tuscola St. E Thumb. counties. The senior dining hhlfl&J 6505 Main 989-872-8881 Suggested donation rates centers offer well-balanced, Cass City Oil & Gas Cass City, MI 48726 will now be $2.50 for a hot nutritious meals offering at Cass City Propane G* Amanda L. meal, $3 for special events, least one-third of the dietary Thumb Insurance and $1.25 for cold sack allowances recommended by Phone 872-2065 t Group, Inc. , Roggenbuck and 872-2 12 1 lunches. the Food and Nutrition Board 6407 Main St., Cass City INSURANCE FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS Associates, PLLC 4675 Hill Street Rising costs and current of the National Academy of Great Service - No Hassles JIM CERANSKI OFFICE: MARK WlESE Cass City economic conditions in the Science-National Resource Agent 8724351 Agent Attorney-at-Law Thumb have contributed to Council. 1 fi the need for this increase. HDC Dining Centers are Gift Certificates Available HDC Senior Dining Centers open at least 3 days per week, I1 are currently funded via do- with many open 5 day a Sc hnee berger's Gas & Oil Furnaces nations, Region VI1 Agency week. For more information, & l TV & Appliances &&b.%&S&&p HEATING a AIR CONDITIONING on Aging funding, USDA contact HDC at (989) 673- Paul L. Brown, Owner Phone 872-2696 www.osentoskirealestate.com Hair - Nails - Tanning funding, and local millage 4121. Cass City State Licensed dollars. At this point, dona- If you would like to make a 6458 Main St., Cass City, MI 48726 tions have not kept pace with donation to the Senior Din- i Phone: (989) 872-5260 I

recent cost increases and ris- ing Center Program, checks L can be made payable to HDC Dr. Robert Green, Nutrition Program and 'l Elementary mailed to: HDC, 429 I D.D.S. .Ken Martin Montague Ave., Caro, MI Dr. Nicholas Bay City Cass City Electric 48723. 9891667-7200 9891872-431 1 1 Nahernak, D.D.S Caseville Pigeon Phone 872-4114 Phone 872-2181 9891856-2347 9891453-31 13 Cass City Cass City 872-2248 Car0 673-2555 honor roll Cass City ICaseville 856-8999 Bad Axe 269-6977 1 1

announced SPECIAL SCENTS 3 FLOWERSHOPPE I Dr. Paul Lockwood, Fresh Flowers Dried Silk Gifts Campbell Elementary REGGIE G. IGNASH Owners. (989) 872-3434 11 Food Center 11 School announces the fourth Doris LeValley Nights & Holidays Bad Axe Auto Home Life Business Annuities Fax (989) 872-4359 grade 1st marking period Barb Vollmar (989) 8f2-4413 Phone 872-2765 pq9b9*269~978&*lrrecr 6392 Main St. honor roll. ' 1-888-9361FTS Cass City I...... =mnHMJ 6459 Main St., Cass Cit~ Grade 4 EYECARE b 1 Anderson, 7 1 Rachel Bartnik, Madison Dr. Richard A. Hall I Michelle P. Biddinger Brinkman, Taylor Burleson, DO, PLC Cecelia Dunn, Jodi Engel, & EYEWEAR Bernhardt, Attorney at Law W BOARD CERTIFIED Kristin Ewald*, Drew Field, Go Hawks! ATBD Finanual Doran Phone 872-3569 Ian Habicht, Jacob Hacker, FOR EVERYONE MEMBER FDIC fiannml L L C Cass City, Michigan Family Practice Dakota Hartel, Adrien 872-21 05 Cass City (989) 872-3730 4674 Hill St. Hartsell, Chelsea Hoppe, Professional eye www.atbdcpa.com 872-4725 Cass City Ashtyn Janiskee, Amaris exams Janos, Matthew Lintner, r Prescriptions filled Hills & Dales General Hospital S.H. Raythatha Katherine Manwell, Heather 1'1 HARRIS &COMPANY McCormick, Elisabeth Large selection of Center for Rehabilitation, DAVID A. WEILER -AGENT Health & Fitness M.D., P,C, Milligan*, Brett Morrish, frames LIFE -ANNUITIES - INVESTMENTS (formeg Michrgan Athletic 8 Rehabihtation Center) 6348NorthVanDyke Michael Mulligan*, Ayeesha All types of contacts PENSION & PROFIT SHARING PLAN$ (Dr.Ray) 11 11 Nichols, Rachel Patera, Phone 872-3541 6815 E. CASS CITY RD. 6 1 90 Hospital Drive ## 101 1 186 Cleaver Road Cas City, Michigan 48726 Jacob Perry, Braeden No-line bifocals CASS CITY, MI 48126 Cass City, MI 48726 Caro, MI 48723 Phone 872-501 0 989-872-2084 989-673-4499 (989) 872-2944A Glasses repaired BUS. (989) 872-2688 Cass City /I Perzanowski, Lakin Radeka, I Fitness Phone 673-7620 Shane Rasmussen, Kara Blue Cross & VSP C' Reif, Alex Robinson, participant Micaela Romain, Erin I1 GENTNER INSURGNCE I Dr. James Thomas, Rebecca's Daycare Schuette, Alex Tabar, Brock AGENCY Charlie Gentner, Agent DDS. ~ Thane, Cody Thompson, DAVID C. 989-872-3568 r"';',. Audrey VanAuken, Miranda 5390 Mertz Road Dr. Paul Chappel, ,...,..* c1 ,"",... BATZER 11, O.D. Mayville, MI 48744 Pre-Arrangements Monuments - Markers (XI Millennium Wi iams, Brennen Winter, 11.1 4. YC.... 10 <, 11 ll (989) 843-5544 Dwight Thabet DDS. 41 59 Seeger St. 4 Professional Eye Care D. Justin Zaleski and Kayla E-mail: charles.gentne~meeniicagemts.com Director 6255 Main St. Phone 872-3870 MDUSmES MEEMIC INSURANCE SERVICES 11 Elizabeth A. Thabet Cas City, MI 48726 LICENSED DAYCARE 4672 Hill St., Cass City CORPORATION Zmierski, Cass City r Cass City. Michigan 072-3404 I I1 *Denotes all A's Bad Axe 269-7263 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2,2005 PAGE NINE t"

~ Legal Notices

THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR mortgage and the statute in such case The redemption period shall be 6 moaths PURSUANT TO 15 USC $1692 YOU power of sale contained in said mortgage, feet to the North and South quarter line; TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclos- mortgage there is claimed to be due at ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. made and provided, notice is hereby given from the date of such sale unless deber- ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT and pursuant to the statue of the State of thence North 252 feet to the place of be- ing mortgagee can rescind the,sale in the the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Four ANY INFORMATION *WE OBTAIN that said mortgage will be foreclosed by mined abandoned in accordance THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT Michigan in such case made and pro- ginning. event a 3rd party buys the property and Thousand One Hundred Eighty-six and WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some 1948CL 600.3241a, in which caseli! A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMA- vided, notice is hereby given that on, the there is a simultaneous resolution with the 87/100 Dollars ($94,186.87), including PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFJKE AT part of them, at public vendue, at the Front redemption period shall be 30 days fdom TION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE 17th day of November, A.D., 2005, at The redemption period shall be 6 months borrower. In that event, your damages, if interest at 6.75% per annum. THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE entrance of the Courthouse in the Village the date of such sale. I USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 10:00 o'clock said mortgage will be fore- from the date of such sale, unless deter- any. are limited solely to the return of the closed by a sale at public auction, to the IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. of Caro, Tuscola, MI, at 10:00 AM on I mined abandoned in accordance with bid amount tendered at sale. Under the power of sale Contained in said November IO, 2005. DATED: October 08,2005 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been highest bidder, at the front entrance of the MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the re- mortgage and the statute in such case ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be made in the condition of a mortgage made Courthouse in Village of Caro, Tuscola demption period shall be 30 days from Dated: October 5. 2005 made and provided, notice is hereby given rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY FOR: LASALLE BA K by Manuel L. Anclard and Lorraine K. County, Michigan, of the premises de- the date of such sale. that said mortgage will be foreclosed by In that event, your damages, if any, shall OF INDIANFIELDS, TUSCOLA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS rN- Anclard, husband and wife, to HOUSE- scribed in said mortgage. ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some be limited solely to the return of the bid County, Michigan, and are described as: QENTURE TRUSTEE FOR CSFB HOLD FINANCE CORPORATION I11 Dated: October 19, 2005 Attorneys for Chase Home Finance LLC part of them, at public venue, at the Front amount tendered at sale, plus interest. TRUST 2002-NP14 i by a mortgage dated July 26, 2000 and Which said premises are described as fol- successor by merger with Chase Manhat- entrance to the Courthouse in the village Commencing at a point that is North 89 Assignee of Mortgagee recorded on August 1 I, 2000 in Liber 808 lows: All that certain piece or parcel of FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE tan Mortgage Corporation, As Assignee of Caro, Tuscola County at 10:00 AM, MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been degrees 17 minutes 00 seconds West, on Page 338, Tuscola County Records, land situate in the Township of Vassar, in CALL: PO Box so41 on December I, 2005. made in the conditions of a mortgage 902.34 feet along South Section line from Rokrt A. Tremain & Associates, P.O. Michigan, on which mortgage there is the County ofTuscola and State of Michi- FC J (248) 593- 13 1 1 Troy, MI 48007-5041 made by Daniel Lee Hills, original mort- South 114 corner of Section I ;thence con- 401 South Old Woodward Avenue, Shite claimed to be due at the date hereof the gan and described as follows to wit: Trott & Trott, P.C. ('48) 4.57- I OOO Said premises are situated in Village of gagor, to NBD Mortgage Company, tinuing North 89 degrees 17 minutes 00 300 sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Attorneys for JPMorgan Chase Bank, File No. 310.0227 Mayville, 'hscola County, Michigan, and Mortgagee, dated November 28, 1994 seconds West 528 feet; thence North 0 Birmingham, MI 48009-6616 Thirty-Four and 97/100 Dollars Commencing on East section line at a N.A., as Trustee for the registered hold- 10-5-5 are described as: and recorded on November 30, 1994 in degrees 19 minutes 47 seconds West, For More Information Call ($1 19,034.97), including interest at 12% point 380 feet South of East 1/4 post of ers of ABFS Mortgage Loan Trust 2002- Liber 667 on Page 634, and assigned by 710.93 feet; thence South 77 degrees 58 (248) 540-7701 per annum. Section 32, Township 1 I North, Range 8 3. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Parts of Lots 6, 8, and 9, Block 4 of the said Mortgagee to Mortgage Electronic minutes 09 seconds East, 442.79 feet; 10- 12-4 East; thence South 190 feet, West 230 Series 2002-3 Plat of the Village of Mayville, accord- Registration Systems, Inc.. as nominee for thence South 0 degrees 19 minutes 52 Under the power of sale contained in said feet, North 190 feet East 230 feet to place 30400 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 200 ing to the plat recorded in Liber 15 of lender and lender's successors and/or as- seconds East, 236.23 feet; thence South mortgage and the statute in such case of beginning. Commonly known as: 7310 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 THIS FIRM-IS A DEBT COLLECTOR Deeds, Page 564, now being Liber 3 of signs as assignee by an assignment, in 77 degrees 58 minutes 09 seconds East, made and provided, notice is hereby given Hess Rd. File #068271F01 ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. Plats, Pages 35-36, descrikd as: a piece Tuscola County Records, Michigan, on 97.65 feet; thence South 0 degrees 19 that said mortgage will be foreclosed by 10- 19-4 ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN of land 4 rods in width across the South which mortgage there is claimed to be due minutes 52 seconds East, 368.63 feet to a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some Tax ID: 020-032-C4JO-3200-00 WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. side of Lots 8 and 9, Block 4, according at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Four the point of beginning. part of them, at public venue, in the front PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT to the Plat of the Village of Mayville, ac- Thousand Five Hundred Two and 43/100 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECIOR entrance of the Courthouse in the Village The redemption period shall be six THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE cording to the Plat recorded in Liber 15 Dollars ($24,502.43), including interest The redemption period shall be 12 months ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEIBT. of Caro, Tuscola County, MI on Novem- months from the date of such sale, unless IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. of Deeds, Page 564, nr,nr being Liber 3 at 8.625% per annum. from the date of such sale. AN Y INFO R M AT ION 0 B TA I E D ber 17,2005 at 10:00 a.m. determined abandoned in accordance AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE of Plats, Pages 35-36, excepting a piece with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case AITEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be of land commencing at the Southwest Under the power of sale contained in said DATED: October 12,2005 Said premises are situated in the City of the redemption period shall be 30 days AND ANY INFORMATION OB- rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. corner of Lot 8, Block 4, thence running mortgage and the statute in such case Millington, County of Tuscola State of from the date of such sale. TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT In that event, ydur damages, if any, shall East 96 feet, thence North 4 rods, thence made and provided, notice is hereby given REPUBLIC BANK, A MICHIGAN IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Michigan, and are described as: PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF be limited solely to the return of the bid West % feet, thence South 4 rods to place that said mortgage will be foreclosed by CORPORATION ' Dated: October 19, 2005 YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY amount tendered at sale, plus interest. of beginning. Also: commencing at a a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some Mortgagee MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been Lot 25 of Eno Subdivision, part of the DUTY. point 4 rods North of the Southeast cor: part ofthem, at pubh venue, at the Front made in the conditions of a mortdage North Half of the Southwest 114 of Sec- WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been ncr of Lot 9, Block 4, of the Plat of the entrance to the Courthouse in the Village ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee made by David Sylvester and Tina tion 9, Township 10 North, Range 8 East, L.P.A. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having made in the conditions of a mortgage Village of Mayville, according to the Plat of Caro, Tuscola County at 10:00 AM, Robert A. Tremain &Associates, P.C. Sylvester, husband and wife, to irst Lying West of Highway M-15, in the Vil- By: Daniel E. Best, (P-58501) been made in the terms and conditions of made by James M. Zwerican, a married recorded in Liber 15 of Deeds, Page 564, on December 1, 2005. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue NLC, Financial Services, LLC, {ort- lage of Millington, Millington Township, Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee a certain mortgage made by Michelle R. man, joined by his spouse, Sabrina now being Liber 3 of Plats, Pages 35-36, Suite 300 gagee, dated June 21,2004 and reco ded Tuscola County, Michigan, the plat of Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co.. L.P.A. Burch, an unmarried woman of Tuscola Zwerican, original mortgagors, to Mort- thence running North 25 feet, thence run- Said premises are situated in Township . Birmingham, MI 48009-6616 July I, 2004 in Liber 998, Page 1436, which is recorded in Plat Book 2 on Page 2155 Butterfield Drive, Suite 200-S County, Michigan, Mortgagor to First gage Electronic Registration Systems, ning West to the West line of Lot 6, Block of Fairgrove, Tuscola County, Michigan, For Information, please call: Tuscola County Records. Said mortgage 39, in the office of the Register of Deeds Troy, Michigan 48084 Chicago NBD Mortgage Company dated Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's 4 of said Village of Mayville, thence run- and are described as: (248) 540-7701 is now held by Deutsche Bank Natibnal for said County and State. WWRW376I 278 the loth day of July, A.D. 1998. and re- successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, ning South 25 feet, thence running East 10- 12-4 Trust Company by assignment submitted 10- 19-5 corded in the office of the Register of dated July 25,2003 and recorded on Oc- to the place of beginning, Tuscola County Commencing 804 feet South of the North- to and recorded by the Tuscola Coqnty The redemption period shall be 6 months Deeds, for the County of Tuscola and tober 13,2003 in Liber 959 on Page 296 Records. west comer of Section 1, Town 13 North, Register of Deeds. There is claimed to from the date of such sale, unless deter- State of Michigan, on the 16th day of July, in Tuscola County Records, Michigan, on Range 8 East; thence east 407 feet; thence be due on such mortgage the sum of One mined abandoned in accordance with A.D. 1998, in Liber 744 of Tuscola which mortgage there is claimed to be due The redemption period shall be 6 months North 326 feet; thence West 407 feet; Hundred Eleven Thousand Seven Ibn- 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the Records, on page 1452, which said mort- at the date hereof the sum of One Hun- from the date of such sale, unless deter- thence South 326 feet to the Point of Be- dred Fifty and 64/100 Dollars redemption period shall be 30 days from gage was thereafter on, to-wit the 1st day dred Thirteen Thousand Nine Hundred mined abandoned in accordance with ginning. ($1 11,750 64),including interest aq the the date of such sale. of June, A.D. 1999, assigned to Mortgage Fifty-Nine and 02/100 Dollars MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the re- THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR rate of 9 38% per annum. Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., ($1 13,959.02), including interest at 6% demption period shall be 30 days from The redemption period shall be 12 months ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. Dated: October 7. 2005 a debt collector and we are attempting to thru mesne assignments, on which mort- per annum. the date of such sale. , from the date of such sale. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Under the power of sale contained id the collect a debt and any information ob- gage there is claimed to be due, at the WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. mortgage and the statutes of the Sta{e of GRAND & GRAND PLLC tained will be used for that purpose. date of this notice, for principal and in- Under the power of sale contained in said Dated: November 2. 2005 Dated: November 2, 2005 PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT Michigan, notice is hereby given thai the Michael M. Grand, Esq. terest, the sum of $29,849.09 (Twenty mortgage and the statute in such case THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of 31731 Northwestern Hwy., #I51 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been Nine thousand, Eight hundred Forty Nine made and provided, notice is hereby given FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE that said mortgage will be foreclosed by FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. the mortgaged premises, or some pi$t of Farmington Hills, MI 48334 made in the conditions of a mortgage dollars and Nine cents) including inter- CALL: a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some CALL: them, at public venue at the front en (248) 538-3737 made by LARRY D. DETGEN, A MAR- est there on at 7.30% (seven point three FC S (248) 593-1304 part of them, at public venue, at the Front FC R (248) 593- 1305 ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be of the Courthouse in the Village ofq:rt 67950 RIED MAN, AND JOHNETTA M. zero) percent per annum. TrottAttorneys & Trott, for ChaseP.C. Home Finance, LLC Trott & Trott. P.C. rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. Tuscola County, MI in Tuscola Coljnty, 10- 19-5 DETGEN, A MARRIED WOMAN, entrance to the Courthouse in the Village of Caro, T'uscola County at 10:00 AM, Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Reg- In that event, your damages, if any, shall Michigan at 10:00 a.m. on December 1, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to WASHING- And no suit proceedings at law or in eq- successor by merger and/or name change I on Deeember 1, 2005. istration Systems, Inc.. as nominee for be limited solely to the return of the bid 2005. TON MORTGAGE COMPANY, Mort- uity having been instituted to recover the to Chase Mortgage Company lender and lender's successors and/or as- amount tendered at sale, plus interest. gagee, dated May 28, 1999 and recorded debt secured by said mortgage or any part 30400 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 200 signs The premises are located in the Village on August 1 I, 2004 in Liber 1004, on Said premises are situated in Township THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 30400 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 200 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been of Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan,~and Page 20 in TUSCOLA County Records, power of sale contained in said mortgage, of Arbela, Tuscola County, Michigan, and ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. File W8004F02 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 made in the conditions of a mortgage are described as: Michigan, and assigned by said mort- and pursuant to the statue of the State of are described as: ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN 11-2-4 File MI7131 IF01 made by Thomas R. Darling 11, a single gagee to HOMECOMINGS FINAN- Michigan in such case made and pro- WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. man, and Courtney Hunkins, a single Commencing at a point 820 feet Web1 of CIAL NETWORK, INC. by an assign- vided, notice is hereby given that on, the PART OF LOT I8 OF CANDACE SUB- 11-2-4 PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT woman, original mortgagors, to Mortgage the Southeast corner of Section 34, Town ment dated June 03, 1999 in TUSCOLA 3rd day of November, A.D., 2005, at DIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; as 13 North, Range 9 East; thence We t 82 County Records, Michigan, on which 1O:OO o'clock said mortgage will be fore- PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. nominee for lender and lender's succes- feet; thence North 231 feet; thence IEast mortgage there is claimed to be due at closed by a sale at public auction, to the LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGES 43-44, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. sors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated 82 feet; thence South 23 1 feet to the oint the date hereof the sum of one hundred highest bidder, at the Ant entrance of the DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be October 17,2003 and recorded on Octo- of beginning being in Section 34, own twenty eight thousand eight hundred Courthouse in Village of Caro, Tuscola SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 18 WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. ber 23, 2003 in Liber 961 on Page 2 in 13 North, Range 9 East. twenty one and 82/100 Dollars County, Michigan, of the premises de- SAID CORNER BEING EAST 40.00 PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 4 In that event, your damages, if any, shall ($128,821.82), including interest at FEET AND THE NORTH 0 DEGREES THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR Tuscola County Records, Michigan, on scribed in said mortgage. be limited solely to the return of the bid ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. which mortgage there is claimed to be due The redemption period shall be 6 mdnths 10.100% per annum. I5 MINUTES WEST 40 00 FEET FROM IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. amount tendered at sale, plus interest. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Six from the date of such sale, unlesq the Whch said prermses are descnbed as fol- THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SEC- WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Two property is determined abandoned i ac- Under the power of sale contained in said lows All that certain piece or parcel of TION 13, TOWN 10 NORTH, RANGE ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been 7 EAST, THENCE ALONG THE EAST- PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT and 70/100 Dollars ($56,322.70), includ- cordance with MCLA $600.3241 , in mortgage and the statute in such case land situate in the Township of Akron, in rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. :: made in the conditions of a mortgage THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE ing interest at 7% per annum. which case the redemption period fihall made and provided, notice is hereby given the County of Tuscola and State of Mich- ERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF In that event, your damages, if any, shall made by James Hager, a single man, and IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. be 30 days from the date of the salel that said mortgage will be foreclosed by gan and descnbed as follows to wit BELSAY ROAD, NORTH 0 DEGREES be limited solely to the return of the bid Nenita Crouch, a single woman, original Under the power of sale contained in said a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some I 15 MINUTES WEST 207.00 FEET, amount tendered at sale, plus interest. mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Reg- ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be mortgage and the statute in such case TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foredos- part of them, at public venue, at the Front Commencing at a point 21 rods North of THENCE EAST 21 7 00 FEET; THENCE istration Systems, Inc., as nominee for rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. made and provided, notice is hereby given ing mortgagee can rescind the sale ih the entrance of the Courthouse in the Village the Southeast corner of Sectlon 33, Town ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 18, MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been lender and lender's successors and/or as- In that event, your damages, if any, shall that said mortgage will be foreclosed by event a 3rd party buys the property and of Caro, Tuscola, MI, at 10:00 AM on 14 North, Range 8 East, thence Wert 11 SOUTH 0 DEGREES 15 MINUTES made in the conditions of a mortgage signs, Mortgagee, dated May 13, 2004 be limited solely to the return of the bid a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some there is a simultaneous resolution with the November 17,2005. rods, thence South 6 5 rods, thence East LAST 207 00 FEET, THENCE ALONG made by Jennifer A. Shelton and Robert and recorded on May 18, 2004 in Liber amount tendered at sale, plus interest. part of them, at public venue, at the Front borrower. In that event, your damagks, if I1 rods to the point of begihdlng 7HE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY E. Shelton, wife and husband, origbal entrance to the Courthouse in the Village any, are limited solely to the return of the 993 on Page 245 in Tuscola County Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP LINE OF BARNES ROAD, WEST mortgagors, to Fkst Franklin Financial Records, Michigan, on which mortgage MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been of Caro, Tuscola County at 10>00AM, bid amount tendered at sale. OF ARBELA, TUSCOLA County, Tax ID: 79-001-033-000-2300-00 217 00 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST Corp., subsidiary of National City Bank made in the conditions of a mortgage on December I, 2005. there is claimed to be due at the date Michigan and are described as: CORNER OF LOT 18 AND THE POINT of Indiana, Mortgagee, dated June 15, hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand made by John Brouhard and Regina Dated: November 2, 2005 The redemption period shall be six OF BEGINNING 2004 and recorded on July 12, 2004 in Six Hundred Three and 89/100 Dollars Brouhard, husband and wife, original Said premises are situated in City of Vas- LOT 13 OF THE PLAT OF CANDICE months from the date of such sale, unless Liber 1000 on Page 343 in Tuscola ($91,603.89), including interest at 8.99% mortgagors, to Mac-Clair Mortgage Cor- sar, Tuscola County, Michigan, and are ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN determined abandoned in accordance The redemption period shall be 6 months County Records, Michigan, and assigned per annum. poration, Mortgagee, dated February 5, described as: Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National LIBER 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 43-44 OF with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case from the date of such sale, unless deter- by said Mortgagee to MTGLQ Investors, 2004 and recorded on March IO, 2004 in Trust Company, As Assignee TUSCOLA COUNTY RECORDS. the redemption period shall be 30 days mined abandoned in accordance with L.P. as assignee by an assignment, on Under the power of sale contained in said Liber 983 on Page 1222, and assigned by Lot 14 of Block No. 29, the plat of the P.O. Box 5041 from the date of such sale. MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the re- which mortgage there is claimed to be due mortgage and the statute in such case said Mortgagee to Chase Manhattan Village of Vassar (Now City), according Troy, MI 48007-5041 I The redemption period shall be 6 months demption period shall be 30 days from at the date hereof the sum of NinetyThou- made and provided, notice is hereby given the date of such sale. Mortgage as assignee by an assignment, to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded (248) 457-1000 I from the date of such sale unless deter- Dated: October 5, 2005 sand Two Hundred Sixty-Nine and 861 that said mortgage will be foreclosed by in Tuscola County Records, Michigan, on in plat Liber 2, Page 93, Tuscola County File No 209 3291 mined abandoned in accordance with 100 Dollars ($90,269.86), including in- a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some which mortgage there is claimed to be due Records. 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS I>ated: November 2, 2005 terest at 6.375% per annum. 11-2-5 part of them, at public venue, at the Front . at the date hereof the sum of One Hun- redemption period shall be 30 days from L.P.A. entrance to the Courthouse in the Village w dred Five Thousand Five Hundred Thirty- The redemption period shall be 6 months the date of such sale. By: Daniel E. Best, (P-58501) FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE Under the power of sale contained in said of Caro, Tuscola County at 1O:OO AM, Seven and 67/100 Dollars ($105,537.67). from the date of such sale, unless deter- Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee CALL: mortgage and the statute in such case on December I, 2005. including interest at 6.125% per annum. mined abandoned in accordance with DATED: October 19,2005 Weltman. Weinbeg & Reis Co., L.P.A made and provided, notice is hereby given f'C R,(248) 597-1 705 MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the re- 2155 Butterfield Drive, Suite 2004 that said mortgage will be foreclosed by Said premises situated in Township Under the power of sale contained in said demption period shall be 30 days from are ATTORNEY FOR: HOMECOMINGS Troy, Michigan 48084 a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some of Indianfields, Tuscola County, Michi- mortgage and the statute in such case the date of such sale. FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. WWRW3342318 TrottAttorneys & Trott. for MortgageP.C Elehronic Reg- part of them, at public venue, at the Front made and provided, notice is hereby given gan, and are described as: Assignee of Mortgagee 10-5-5 istration Systems. Inc . as nominee for entrance to the Courthouse in the Village that said mortgage will be foreclosed by Dated: October 26, 2005 \I lender and lender's successors and/or as- of Caro, Tuscola County at 1O:OO AM, a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR Commencing at the Northeast corner of Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. signs on December 1.2005. part of them, at public venue, at the Front FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A D~BT the fractional Section 2, Town 12 North, 401 South Old Woodward Avenue, Suite 30400 Telegraph Rd.. Ste. 200 4 entrance to the Courthouse in the Village CALL: Range 9 East; thence South 01 degrees ,300 Bingam Farms. Michigan 48025-5822 Said premises are situated in Township of Caro, Tuscola County at 10:00 AM, FC S (248) 593- 1304 West, along the East line of said frac- Birmingham, MI 48009-6616 File #070835FOI of Arbela, Tuscola County, Michigan, and on November 10, 2005. Trott & Trott, P.C. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT tional, Section 2, 996.40 feet; thence For More Information Call: THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR 11-2-4 are described as: Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Reg- THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ,ARE North 88 degrees 20 minutes 30 seconds (248) 540-7701 , ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. Said premises are situated in Township istration Systems, Inc., as nominee for IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. , West, along the North one-eighth line of 10-19-4 X N Y I N FOR M AT I ON 0 BTA IN ED Conuneiicing at a point 200 feet West of of Dayton, Tuscola County, Michigan, lender and lender's successors and/or as- said fractional Section 2 and the centerline WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. the Southeast comer of the South 112 of and are described as: signs ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be of Boy Scout Road, 955.00 feet to the PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR the Southeast ,114 of Section 26, Town- 30400 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 200 rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. point of beginning of this description; THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE ATTEMPrING TO COLLECT A DEBT ship IO North, Range 7 East, in said A Parcel of land located in the Northwest Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 thence North 88 degrees 20 minutes 30 IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Township; thence West 200 feet; thence Quarter of Section 3 I, Town 1 1 North, File W5054F03 seconds West, along the centerline Boy WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE. North 360 feet; thence East 200 feet; Range IO East, described as: Beginning 10-26-4 Scout Road 434.29 feet to the point of MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT thence South 360 feet to the Point of Be- at a point on the North line of said Sec- the centerline of Om Road; thence North made in the conditions of a mortgage THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE ginning. 01 degrees 58 minutes East, along the tion 31, located distant due West along MORTGAGE SALE - Default has en THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR made by Nancy Petzold, a single woman, IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. said North line 995.00 feet from the North made in the conditions of a mortLge centerline of Orr Road, 659.97 feet; ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. to Flagstar Bank, FSB. mortgagee. dated The redemption period shall be 6 months thence South 88 degrees 20 minutes 30 Quarter corner of said Section 31 ;thence made by Gene W. Stroup and Sandra K ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN August 22, 2002 and recorded Septem- ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be from the date of such sale, unless deter- seconds East 423.16 feet thence South 01 South 01 Degree 56 Minutes 30 Seconds Stroup, his wife, original mortgagors, to WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE. ber 3, 2002 in L.iber 892, Page 103, rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. mined abandoned in accordance with degrees West 660.0 feet to the point of West 670.00 feet; thence due West 137.93 New Century Mortgage Corporalion, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT Tuscola County Records. Said mortgage In that event, your damages, if any, shall MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the re- beginning. feet; thence North 01 Degree 56 Minutes Mortgagee, dated May 15, 2000 and re- THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE is now held by Chase Home Finance LLC be lirnited solely to the return of the bid demption period shall be 30 days from 30 Seconds East 670.00 feet to a point Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. IS corded on June 9, 2000 in Liber 8q3 on IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. successor by merger with Chase Manhat- amount tendered at sale, plus interest. the date of such sale. The redemption period shall be I2 months , on the North line of said Section 31; a debt collector and we are attempting to Page 237 in Tuscola County Recbrds, tan Mortgage Corporation by assignment from the date of such sale. thence due East along said North line, collect a debt and any information ob- Michigan, and assigned by mesne askign- ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be dated June 20,2003 and recorded on May MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been Dated: November 2, 2005 137.93 feet to the point of beginning. tained will be used for that purpose. ments to HSBC Bank USA, as Trustee in rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. 27,2003 in Liber 932. Page 1156, Tuscola made in the conditions of a mortgage Dated: October 26, 2005 trust for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust In that event, your damages, if any, shall County Records. There is claimed to be made by John H. Burton and Laura A. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE The redempion period shall be 6 months MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been Inc., Asset Backed Pass Through Cqrtifi- be limited solely to the return of the bid due on such mortgage the sum of Forty- Burton, husband and wife, original CALL: FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE from the date of such sale, unless deter- made in the conditions of a mortgage cates Series 2003-HE-4 as assignee by an amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty- mortgagors, to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mort- FC J (248) 593- 13 I 1 CALL: mined abandoned in accordance with made by STEVEN M. PFEIFER AND assignment, on which mortgage thgre is Six and 80/100 Dollars ($49,726.80) in- gagee, dated September 12, 2001 and re- Trott & Trott, P.C. FC X (248) 593- 1302 MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the re- ROBIN PFEIFER, HUSBAND AND MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been cluding interest at the rate of 7.50% per corded on November 2,2001 in Liber 846 Attorneys for MTGLQ Investors, L.P. Trott & Trott, P.C. demption period shall be 30 days from WIFE, to THE CIT GROUP/CON- made in the conditions of a mortgage annum. on Page 1349, and assigned by said Mort- 30400 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 200 Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Reg- the date of such sale. SUMER FINANCE INC., Mortgagee, made by Susan K. Healy and Russell D. gagee to Chase Mortgage Company as Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 istration Systems, Inc., as nominee for dated August 14, 2000, and re-recorded including interest at IO. 125% per anoum. Healy, husband and wife, original mort- Under the power of sale contained in the assignee by an assignment, in Tuscola File W53360F03 lender and lender's successors and/or as- Dated: October 12, 2005 on December 06, 2002, in Liber 906 on gagors, to American Business Mortgage mortgage and the statutes of the State of County Records, Michigan, on which 11-2-4 Page 85 in TUSCOLA County Records, Under the power of sale contained iri said signs Services Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 26, Michigan, notice is hereby given that the FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE Michigan, and assigned by MESNE as- mortgage and the statute in such case 304oO Telegraph Rd., Ste. 200 2002 and recorded on July 17, 2002 in mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of CALL: signment to LASALLE BANK NA- made and provided, notice is hereby iven Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 Liber 886 on Page 724 in Tuscola County the mortgaged premises, or some part of File W7095F02 FC S (248) 593-1304 TIONAL ASSOCIATION AS INDEN- that said mortgage will be foreclost d by Records, Michigan, and assigned by said them, at public venue at the front entrance Trott & Trott. P.C TURE TRUSTEE FOR CSFB TRUST 10-26-4 Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, of the Courthouse in the Village of Caro, Tuscola County, MI in Tuscola County, Attorneys for Chase Home Finance LLC 2002-NP14 on which mortgage there IS N A., as Trustee for the registered hold- successor by merger to Chase Manhat- claimed to be due at the date hereof the ers of ABFS Mortgage Loan Trust 2002- Michigan at 10:00 a.m. on November 3, tan Mortgage sum of one hundred seventy three thou- 3, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, 2005. 30400 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 200 sand eighty five and 42/100 Dollars on November 17, 2005. Series 2002-3 as assignee by an assign- Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-5822 ($173,085.42). including interest at AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ment, on which mortgage there is claimed The premises are located in the Township File #069074FOI 11.000% per annum, as modified by Said premises are situated in Tow ship ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT to be due at the dat? hereof the sum of areof Arbela, described Tuscola as: County, Michigan, and Caseville Roller Rink 10- 12-4 agreement dated September 19, 2001. of Vassar, Tuscola County, Michigat and AND ANY INFORMATION OB- Eighty-Four Thousand Six Hundred 1/2 mile south of the light are described as: TAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT Twenty-Two and 26/100 Dollars Under the power of sale contained in said PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF ($84,622.26), including interest at That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section Sat.9 a.m-4 p.m. FREE ADMISSION mortgage and the statute in such case YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY 13.99% per annum. 25, Township 10 North, Range 7 East, Sponsored by Poormans Promotions made and provided, notice is hereby given DUTY. ArbelaTownship, Tuscola County, Michi- that said mortgage will be foreclosed by 'Under the power of sale contained in said gan, described as: Commencing at the I 989-874-4774 or 810-639-5388 I a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some County Records. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having mortgage and the statute in such case Northeast, corner of said Section 25; Coming Soon: Nov. 19 Owosso K of Hall thence South 25 1SO feet along the East C Robert A Tremain & Associates, P.C. is part of them, at public venue, at the Front been made in the terms and conditions of made and provided, notice is hereby given Nov. Laker Hiah School a debt collector and we are attempting to entrance of the Courthouse in the Village The redemption period shall be 6 m$nths a certain mortgage made by Kenneth W. that said mortgage will be foreclosed by Section line; thence North 89 degrees 34 I 26-27 I collect a debt and any information ob- of Caro, Tuscola, MI, at 10:00 AM on from the date of such sale, unless eter- Belcher, a single man, ofTuscola County, a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some Minutes 00 Seconds West 400.00 feet tained will be used for that purpose. November 10, 2005. mined abandoned in accordanced with Michigan, Mortgagor to Flagstar Bank part of them, at public venue, at the Front parallel with the North Section Line; MCLA 600.3241a, in which case e re- thence North 25 1 SOfeet parallel with the demption period shall be 30 days4 lfrom FSB dated the 22nd day of September, entrance to the Courthouse in the Vllage MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP A.D. 2000 and recorded in the oftice of of Caro, Tuscola County at 1O:W AM, East Section line; thence South 89 De- made in the conditions of a mortgage OFVASSAR, TUSCOLA County, Michi- the date of such sale. I the Register of Deeds, for the County of on November 17,2005. grees 34 Minutes 00 Seconds East 400.00 made by RICHARD SWAYNE 111, A gan and are described as: Tuscola and State of Michigan, on the feet along the North Section Line to the SINGLE MAN, and TAMRA Dated: October 19, 2005 I 27th day of September, A.D. 2000 in Said premises are situated in Township Point of Beginning. Subject to the Right urtis of Way for Birch Run Road along the C SWEATLAND, A SINGLE WOMAN, to COMMENCING ATTHE NE CORNER Liber 8 I1 of Tuscola Records, on Page of Elkland, Tuscola County, Michigan, Chryslet - Dodge - Jeep 2hevy - Olds - Cadillac REPUBLIC BANK, A MICHIGAN OF SECTION 29, TI 1 N, R8E, VASSAR FOR MORE INFORMATION, PL!ASE 1015, on which mortgage there is claimed and are described as: Northerly side thereof. Also subject to the C 0R PO RAT I ON, Mortgagee, dated TOWNSHIP, TUSCOLA COUNTY, CALL. to be due, at the date of this notice, for right of way for Vassar Road along the March 27,2002 and recorded on April 2, MICHIGAN; THENCE N 88 DEG FC D (248) 593- 1309 principa1,and interest, the sum of A parcel of land located in the West half Easterly side thereof. Also subject to all easements, restrictions, and rights-of- 2002 in Liber 872 on Page 453. 57'40" W 1319.33 FT; THENCE S 0 Trott & Trott, PC. $60,578.91 (Sixty thousand, Five hundred of the Northeast quarter of Section 14, BRYAN ABBE. way, if any, of record. TUSCOLA County Records, Michigan, DEG 01'33" W 240.00 F;T; THENCE S Attorneys for HSBC Bank USA, as Seventy Eight dollars and Ninety One Town 14 North, Range 11 East, described Sales Professional on which mortgage there is claimed to be 88 DEG 57'40" E 660.00 IT;THENCE Trustee in trust for Citigroup Mortgage cents) including interest there on at 8.50% as: Commencing at a point on the North The redemption period shall be 6 months due at the date hereof the sum of eighty N 0 DEG 01'33" E 75.00 R;THENCE Loan Trust Inc., Asset Backed Pass (eight point five zero) percent per annum. and South quarter line of said Section 14 from the date of such sale, unless the eight thousand four hundred forty two and S 88 DEG 57'40" E APPROXIMATELY Through Certificates Series 2003- E-4 that is 1597 feet South of the North quar- (989) 673-2171 Cell: (989) 977-1 112 (989) 872-2184 property is determined abandoned in ac- 56/100 Dollars ($88,442.56), including 660.00 FT TO THE EAST LINE OF 30400 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 200 v And no suit proceedings at law or in eq- ter corner of said Section; tence North 86 Ellington Street Fax: (989) 872-5154 6617 Main Street cordance with MCLA 8600.3241a. in interest at 8.500% per annum. SAID SECTION 29; THENCE N 0 DEG Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025-4822 uity having been instituted to recover the degrees 30 minutes East 464 feet; thence Caro. MI 48723 1-888-ANYDODGE Cass City, MI 48726 04'15" W APPROXIMATELY 165.00 FT File #069500FOl debt secured by said mortgage or any part South 0 degrees West. 252 feet; thence which case the redemption period shall Under the power of sale contained in said TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. 10- 1~9-4 thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the South 86 degrees 30 minutes West, 464 be 31) days from the date of the sale. PAGE TEN LASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2,2005 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN 8721202010TO CALL I PLACE AN ACTION AD Obituaries Transit (nonbusiness) ratks, ea1 Estate For Re ea1 Estate For Re Notices Notices 10 words or less, $3.75 each insertion; additional words 10 cents each. Three MAYTAG WASHING ma- HOT TUB - 05 model. 37 FOR RENT - K of C Hall,’ Knights of Columbus chine - stainless tub, 3 years jets, seats 6 with lounger. 6106 Beechwood Drive. after which she worked at the the price of 2-cash ’ old. Great condition. $225. TWO 4 HP pumps. Cost Parties, dinners, meeting. )[[I Reimann-Snyder Furniture money by enclosing cash mail orders. Rates for display Call 872-4 12 1, Cass City. $6,495 - sell $3,795. 989- Call Rick Kerkau, 872-4877. Store, retiring in 1980. Wills 2-1 1-2-1 4-2-3-tf, Bob Kelterborn; and sisters: and her husband farmed in want ads on application. 1 797-7727. 2-9-28- 12 4:OO to 7:OO p.m. Ida Warson and Helen Wil- Sheridan Township for many EVERY 3rd FRIDAY son. years before moving to Bad BENCH CRAFT black FOR SALE - 1973 23 ft. VFW HALL available for Novo16,17,18 Funeral services were held Axe. She was a member of leather chair and ottoman, Terry Travel trailer, $200. rental occasions. Call 872- . OFTHEMONTH 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, at Kranz’ the Bad Axe First Presbyte- GAS FURNACE - 70,000 electric vibrator or heat, 2 Permanent license plus trans- 4933. 4-4- 1-tf K of C Hall Funeral Home, Cass City, rian Church and a 68-year BTU, down draft, 80% ef&- months old, $300; ProForm fer fees makes it yours. 61 06 Beechwood Dr, with Pastor JT Mabe of Whirl Wind exercise bike, life member and past matron cient. Nearly new, used ode Elaine Thies, Owendale. FOR RENT - Roomy 1-bed- Cass City 872-2 174 Mizpah Missionary Church of the Ubly Miriam Chapter year. $300. 872-4509. $150; pair of table lamps, ADULTS $7.50 Children $3.00 officiating. 678-4142. 2- 11-2-3 room upstairs apartment near 5-1 1-2-3 214 of the Order of the East- 2- 10-2613 $30.872-2063. 2- 1 1-2- 1 downtown Cass City. $329 5-10-5-tf Interment was in the ern Star. Ellington Township Cem-

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Robert Abfalter Service Manager Cass City Appliance Repair Service You Can Count On teduced - This 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home is located in the outheast section of Cass City on a double lot. Included is a 2 4141 Doerr Rd. ALL MAJOR ar attached garage and 9’x9’ shed. This home is surrounded Cas City, MI 48726 BRANDS y many fruit trees, and has a great garden spot. TCC1459 989-872-6602 REPAIRED 989-551-2023 8-2-254

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thought and research, rather do something that they can “I taught SoPhomores one ago. year, I’ve taught juniors, I’ve “I look at teaching as life- struction97pro,ects that relate than focusing on reading and be successful at.” to pieces of litera- writing alone. “Things that Although Elliott currently taught World history (and) long learning. You have to stay fresh,” she said. “YOU A__-_Lure. tau into their natural talents teaches freshman as well as an history, I’ve taught 0; interests,” she added. “It senior English, she has had junior high home economics, need the constant stimula- The goal, Elliott explained, 1 even taught computers at is to combine hands-on also helps kids that struggle a variety of classroom expe- tion. Otherwise it’s easy to One time, and I taught Jour- get stale. projects that require with paper and pencil tests to riences in the Ubly district. nalism for 10 years.” “The Ubly Schools is really Elliott, a Howell area native good to work for. It’s a good who earned her bachelor’s place to teach. They’ve al- 911 funding on the line in vote degree at Michigan State lowed me to be involved in a University and her master’s lot of professional growth,” degree at Central Michigan Elliott noted. “I think that’s Central dispatch is staffed times,” Klenk noted. University, also visits college one of the things that kept me by 9 full-time dispatchers, Central. dispatch handles classrooms as an adjunct in- here. Otherwise I would patch average about 40 per- one part-time dispatcher, 2 more than 30,000 police dis- structor. She has taught have beensburned out a long cent of our 9 1 1 calls, yet rev- dispatch supervisors and one patches, more than 4,500 freshman composition time ago.” enue received from the cel- director, and serves 14 police EMS dispatches, and more classes for Saginaw Valley “Nancy is very involved in lular fund accounts for ap- departments, I4 fire depart- than 600 fire calls annually. State University, Mott Com- local, regional, state and even proximately 9 percent of our ments and 6 ambulance ser- And many of those calls re- munity College, St. Clair national teachers’ associa- budget,” Klenk continued. vices in Tuscola County. quire more than simply send- County Community College tions. She’s done just about “A year ago, the wireless ing needed help to the scene and Delta College. everything you can do in her VETERAN UBLY Community Schools English teacher surcharge brought in The center maintains a of an emergency. A member of the NCTE for field at different levels,” said Nancy Elliott talks with seniors Jared Puvalowski and Sara $100,000. Now that’s up to minimum staffing of 2 dis- “A domestic disturbance or the past several years, her Fred Ligrow, Ubly High $130,000,” he said. How- patchers 24 hours a day. burglary in progress as well resume includes one year as School principal. “She’s Pettinger. Elliott was recently awarded the 2005 Secondary ever, he added, a year and a “A third team member, who as many medical calls re- a member of the NCTE na- constantly going out and half ago our land line sur- may be a supervisor or an- quire the dispatcher to re- tional nominating commit- working in the ELA (English Section Teacher of Excellence Award for the state of Michi- charge brought in $1.2 mil- other dispatcher, is scheduled main on the line with the tee, and she edited the language arts) field and gan. lion, and now it’s bringing in for 110 to 120 hours per caller until the officer or council’s newsletter, the bringing things back to her just under $1 million.” week and at our busiest Michigan English Teacher, classroom and to her stu- EMS arrives at the home,” I d Klenk said. “This may tie up for 7 years. dents. a dispatcher for several min- Elliott has served as a mem- “We are very flexible with Gagetown school sold utes to 45 minutes. ber of a MEAP state commit- letting her attend the differ- “All dispatchers and super- tee and has done work for ent meetings,” Ligrow added. Call Us = 872-2010 LeapFrog Enterprises, a “She brings (something) In other business, the board: visors are Advanced Emer- I gency Medical Dispatch company that creates interac- back to the rest of our teach- *Approved the hiring of 3 tive LeapPad Learning Sys- ers and shares it with them. coaches. Arnie Howard will trained,” he added. “This With Ideas For Feature Stories Lemanski of Andrews, tem Books for children of all It’s just a win-win situation. I serve as varsity boys basket- means the dispatcher can Hooper and Pavlik, PLC, provide pre-arrival instruc- ages. “We’re just real lucky to I ball coach, Liz Robinson will presented the report, which “I also do a lot of freelance have her.” head the junior high volley- tions in the event of a medi- showed the district had gen- cal emergency. This includes writing for textbooks, and I ball program, and district enjoy that a great deal,” she eral revenue\ totaling Athletic Director Nathan CPR instructions, delivering $1,919,310 and expenditures a baby, stroke, severe bleed- said. Haag will coach junior high Elliott takes advantage of of $1,983,874. boys basketball. ing, etc.” School Supt. Dana Klenk said central dispatch other opportunities to expand School officials are still her own knowledge. For ex- Compton said thc deficit, looking to fill coaching jobs operational and equipment $64,564, was absorbed into costs totaled just over $1.22 ample, she recalled attending for JV and varsity volleyball a weeklong course on Asian the fund balance, leaving a and JV boys basketball. million in 2004. In addition, balance of about $390,000. a host of dispatch technology literature at Indiana Univer- *Reviewed the district’s sity a couple of summers “As we looked at the whole Annual Education Report. and other computer upgrades audit ...the auditor said that *Recognized a student in have been completed. our fund balance falls withjn each grade, all nominated for There are also several other the recommendations, so he best exemplifying the on-going significant ex- A new life had no concerns there,” district’s October “adult role penses, including pagers for Compton said. “But we still focus” of being productive fire fighters and EMS per- have concerns regarding our sonnel ($44,100 per year); citizens. looking forward to the new enrollment and maintain cn- The students, in grades K- maintenance contracts, in- rollment.” cluding the radio system, life together living in Cass 12, are: Victoria Caldwell, City. Both Fred and Michelle Compton noted a conserva- Brianna Rivera, Sierra Computer Aided Dispatch tive approach to budgeting (CAD), emergency genera- are in good health. Damm, Rachel Mroz, Quinn It’s so wonderful, she said, has paid off, with both enroll- Smith, Jeremy Jamieson, tors, and Mobile Data Switch with that infectious smile ment and state funding Erika Mroz, Megan (in-car computers, $78,000 breaking out again, that Fred slightly higher than cx- McLaren, Christine Schmidt, annually); replacement of pected. “We’re probably a dispatch computer equip- and I found each other. S a In an t h a Rad a bau g h , I mentally agreed as I took little better off than we Bethany Kovach, Grant ment every 5 years thought when we were bud- ($40,000); and radio channel her picture and concluded the Champagne and Glenn interview. geting,” he said. Per i so. expansion ($34,1538).

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