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VOLUME 110, NUMBER 39 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2016 75 CENTS ~ 16 PAGES - 1 SUPPLEMENT Caro woman faces charges in reported abduction, assault by Tom Montgomery Editor
A Caro woman could face up to four years in prison if she’s convicted on charges stemming from what law enforcement officials say was a hoax involving claims she was abducted and raped. Valerie M. Lesoski, 38, was formally arraigned last Wednesday in Tuscola County District Court on charges of falsely reporting the crimes of kidnap - ping, first degree criminal sexual conduct, second degree criminal sexual conduct, and unlawful imprisonment. Lesoski is free on a $15,000 personal recognizance bond pending her next appearance in court. The charges are the result of a Michigan State Police investigation that began in late October, when Lesoski reported she was abducted and sexual - ly assaulted in the area of Riley Road, between Pierce and East Dayton roads, in Tuscola County’s Wells Township. Days later, Tuscola County Prosecutor Mark E. Reene and Michigan State Police, Caro post, Commander First Lt. Todd Mapes issued a joint news release saying the alleged incident had been fabricated. “(Lesoski) indicated she had stopped to assist a stranded motorist and was forced into a vehicle. She further stated she was driven to an unknown loca - tion and sexually assaulted,” Reene stated. “It should be noted physical injuries were observed. CASS City’s annual “Since the date of the initial report this matter…remained a top priority for Christmas in the Village the Michigan State Police,” the prosecutor added. “Countless hours and Lighted Christmas Parade resources (were) expended to investigate all information that became avail - able. Multiple units within the department became involved with both and Community obtaining and analyzing evidence.” Gathering drew dozens of Please turn to page 6. area residents to the local VFW hall Saturday night. Above, six-week-old Deputies make additional Sophie Rose Brooks, daughter of Emma Green arrests in armed robbery and William Brooks, both of Cass City, visits Santa by Tom Montgomery Editor for the first time. Pictured at left is the Cass City Gun Thumb law enforcement officials have arrested additional suspects in con - nection with an armed robbery investigation last month in Sanilac County’s Club’s entry in the parade. Minden Township. Sanilac County Sheriff’s Deputies, who are continuing their investigation into the Nov. 11 crime, reported on the latest arrests last week. “On Nov. 14 a search warrant was executed in Tanton Estates Trailer Court Health agency leadership changes hands in Harbor Beach, (where) 19-year-old Devin Cooper of Harbor Beach was arrested and taken to the Sanilac County Jail. He was arraigned on two by Mary Drier the department — health nurse, nursing director, depart - counts of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, home inva - Special for the Chronicle ment coordinator and nursing administrator, as well as sion and felony firearm (possession of a firearm in the commission of a deputy health officer. She has worked in the public felony). He is being held at the Sanilac County Jail on $50,000 bond,” said The leadership of the health departments in Huron and health field since 1988. Sgt. Ron DuBois. Tuscola counties has officially changed hands. In addition to being a registered Based on the investigation, an arrest warrant was later issued for another For almost three decades, Gretchen Tenbusch, R.N., nurse, Hepfer has a Bachelor of suspect, 26-year-old Lucas Flygare, who was taken into custody in the Sault M.S.A., and Ann Hepfer R. N., B.S., have worked side Science Degree in public admin - Sainte Marie area, DuBois added. by side, providing health care services for Thumb resi - istration and community develop - Flygare was subsequently transported back to Sanilac County by sheriff’s dents. ment from Central Michigan deputies and arraigned on two counts of armed robbery, conspiracy to com - Hepfer is on her own this month University. mit armed robbery, home invasion and possession of a firearm in the com - as she takes over as health officer Please turn to page 4. of both health departments from Both Hepfer and Tenbusch have retiring the Tenbusch. Hepfer reputations for working aggres - was the first nurse Tenbusch sively to make the two area hired at the Tuscola County Gretchen Tenbusch health departments the best they Highly effective Health Department. That was 28 can be, and both have been recog - years ago. nized by the state for their efforts. Hepfer indicated she is looking forward to continue Huron County Commissioners serving and enhancing health services in each county. O-G board evaluates superintendent Ann Hepfer recently welcomed Hepfer and by Mary Drier an administrator, according to mem - presented Tenbusch with a cer - Gretchen, a cancer survivor, meanwhile, says she is Special for the Chronicle bers of the Owen-Gage Board of tificate of appreciation for her years of service to the looking forward to spending more time with her family, Education, who recently reviewed county. camping, doing some consulting, and devoting more Owen-Gage School Supt. Terri her performance and rated her as Hepfer has worked in several different positions with time to her business of etching designs on glass. Falkenberg has earned top grades as being “highly effective” on the job. Michigan law requires each school’s board of education and each Cousins plan to intermediate school district’s board Milligan named of education to conduct annual per - formance evaluations of their admin - chair of national honor Civil War istrators. The process to evaluate Falkenberg wheat committee vets this month began during the October board of education meeting, and for the past Michigan wheat farmer David by Tom Montgomery month school board members have Milligan of Cass City has assumed Editor been reviewing information to grade chairmanship of the Research & her performance as school leader. Technology Committee of the A mission to honor a family member The Revised School Code requires National Association of Wheat and Civil War veteran buried at the board of education members to Growers (NAWG). Novesta Township Cemetery has receive training on the evaluation Milligan has served on the NAWG grown into a more ambitious project instrument to be used for the super - board since 2013, representing for Deford’s Dale Churchill. intendent beginning in the 2016- Michigan’s “My cousin, Flora McRae and I, 2017 school year. The Revised nearly have decided to honor (all) Civil War School Code requires school boards 8,000 veterans buried at the Novesta to evaluate their superintendent’s job wheat farm - Township Cemetery this Christmas performance annually as part of a ers. During with wreaths,” Churchill said. comprehensive performance evalua - that time, “(The Chronicle’s) story about the tion taking into account several fac - he has Kranz Funeral Home offering to tors. served or is order wreaths to honor veterans in After conducting the review, the still serving local cemeteries got us thinking that board assigns the administrator with on most of we would like to do that for our a rating of: highly effective, effec - the NAWG great-grandfather, Peter Churchill,” tive, minimally effective or ineffec - COUSINS DALE Churchill of Deford and Flora tive. Dave Milligan commit - he added, referring to a story about tees, includ - McRae of Livonia place a wreath near the grave Wreaths Across America Day, which “I think the evaluation is a good ing the Domestic and Trade Policy is slated for Saturday, Dec. 17. Kranz process. A lot of time was spent Committee; Joint International Trade of their great-grandfather and Civil War veter - Funeral Home, Cass City, participat - reviewing the evaluation process Policy Committee; Environment and an Peter Churchill at the Novesta Township ed in the program this year by offer - with the board to make sure they Renewable Resources Committee; ing area residents the opportunity to understood how to use it and was comfortable with it,” Falkenberg Joint Biotechnology Committee; Cemetery south of Cass City. Please turn to page 7. Please turn to page 6. Please turn to page 4. PAGE TWO CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2016 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN Haldane local poster contest winner Madelyn Haldane, a seventh grade International Peace Poster Contest. Gagetown, whose poster was select - student at Owen-Gage Schools, has Lions Clubs international is sponsor - ed by the Owendale Lions for its taken the first step to becoming an ing the contest to emphasize the originality, artistic merit and portray - internationally-recognized artist by importance of world peace to young al of the contest theme, “A winning a local competition spon - people everywhere. Celebration of Peace.” sored by the Owendale Lions Club. “Peace comes from all different Owendale Lions Club President Haldane’s poster was among more directions. Peace is not something Trace Lopez said he was impressed than 600,000 entries submitted you wish for, it is something you cre - by the expression and creativity of worldwide in the 29th annual Lions ate,” said the 13-year-old from the students at Owen-Gage School. “It is obvious that these young peo - ple have strong ideas about what peace means to them. I’m so proud that we were able to provide them with the opportunity to share their visions,” Lopez added. “Haldane’s poster will advance to face stiff competition through the district, multiple district and interna - tional rounds of competition if she is to be declared the international grand prize winner,” he noted. One grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners will be selected. The grand prize includes a cash award of $5,000, plus a trip for the winner and two family members to an award ceremony. The 23 merit award winners will each receive a certificate and a cash award of $500. “Our club is cheering for Haldane as her poster advances in the compe - tition, and we hope that her vision will ultimately be shared with others around the world,” Lopez said. Locally, Haldane and 25 other stu - dents will be honored for their par - ticipation by the Owendale Lions Club during an honors assembly at OWEN-GAGE seventh grade student Madelyn the school. Lions clubs international is the Haldane was recently named a local winner by the world’s largest service club organi - Owendale Lions Club in the 29th annual Lions zation with 1.4 million members in more than 46,000 clubs in more than International Peace Poster Contest. She is pictured 200 countries and geographic areas. above (second from left) with Trace Lopez, In addition to its efforts toward con - quering blindness, the organization !$ Owendale Lions Club president, and her parents, has made a strong commitment to community service and helping Patty Haldane and Bob Haldane. ! ! & youth throughout the world. % % &$ ( &' % - '% ((!%$" , +#( # '! ') # - ' ('!&)!%$( !"" $! (# + - ' ( " )!%$ % '# ( - "" ),& ( % %$))( - %"!$ ! %"( ### - "(( ( ' &!' " $ ! () ' %" ) - "* '%(( ..&')!!&$) $ !% ) *!) ! "" & ! !% ) # "" #& %
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I love getting a good deal on an item. I used to be a night and wander around, trying to find an extension garage sale junky. The main item I looked for at cord to find out what happens next. And by the time I Clarke Haire Tom Montgomery garage sales was used books. I’m a voracious reader. find an extension cord, I’m wide awake again. Sigh. During garage-sale season, I would stockpile dozens I’m sure Rawson Memorial District Library Director Publisher Editor of books to read during the winter. Kate Van Auken is happy to know that among the As it’s become more difficult to get to some garage many, many services her library has to offer, an exten - sales because of limited mobility, I’ve thought on and sion cord is one. off about the possibility of getting a Kindle electric book reader. Vendors doing their My son is also an avid reader who is also a speed reader, so it is difficult to keep him in books. I had a bunch of credit card reward points that had to be used up, so I used some of them to get him a basic Kindle. part to protect kids Because I hate trying to do anything on the Internet Rabbit Tracks with the exception of sending news stories, and by Clarke Haire checking email and Facebook, it was very late at If it takes a village to raise a child, businesses in com - night and I had been relaxing for a while with some munities throughout the state are doing a good job when wine. I was intrigued with the concept of electronic (And anyone else he can it comes to protecting youth from the dangers inherent in book readers where hundreds of books could be get to help) downloaded. I looked at several different types of tobacco use. Kindles and what each had to offer. I flipped back That’s according to officials with the Office of Recovery and forth between the various screens and continued Oriented Systems of Care (OROSC) within the Michigan to sip wine. You’re probably aware that Green Party presi - Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), My son’s Kindle arrived, and then a Kindle Fire dential candidate Jill Stein officially filed the nec - arrived. Apparently during my wine sipping and essary paperwork last Wednesday requiring a who recently reported a statewide survey conducted screen shopping, I ended up ordering one for myself recount of the Nov. 8 election. That figures, given during 2016 unofficially indicated that 86.9 percent of somehow. My Kindle sat on the kitchen table for several days the craziness voters have had to endure through - retailers did not sell tobacco products to youth under as I debated whether or not to keep it or send it back out election year 2016. age 18. because I didn’t want to spend that much money at What you may not know, however, is just how This is the sixteenth consecutive year Michigan ven - that time. I finally decided to open the box just to much money Stein’s request is going to cost tax - check it out to see how it worked, with the intention payers. Believe us when we say you’re not going dors have been in compliance with the federal minimum of sending it back until I was more comfortable rate of 80 percent. The 2016 rate represents a 2.8 per - spending the money. to like the answer. cent improvement from last year. As soon as it was turned on, the Kindle connected “It is unusual that a candidate who received just to my Internet and said “Hello Mary!” I was like, one percent of the vote is seeking a recount, espe - “Deterring tobacco sales to youth is critical to reduc - “Dang, it knows who I am, and it’s adopted me.” cially when there is no evidence of hacking or ing the negative health effects and deaths caused by How could I send it back? fraud, or even a credible allegation of any tamper - smoking and tobacco use,” said Nick Lyon, director of All of that was a few years ago, and I’ve grown to love my Kindle. I subscribe to a couple of sites where ing,” Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson the MDHHS. “We commend the business community for I can download electronic books for free or at a low said in a statement regarding Stein’s request. doing their part to protect Michigan youth from the dan - price, and I can borrow books from the local library. “The cost of this recount to Michigan taxpayers gers of smoking, and thank our affiliate partners for Another positive is that my Kindle has lighted pages could easily reach into the millions of dollars,” so I don’t have to have a light on to see to read. Johnson said. “Based on Wisconsin’s estimate, conducting high quality inspections.” As much as I like my Kindle, it does have a few The Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health drawbacks. I have problems sleeping so it is not Michigan taxpayers could be paying $4 million unusual for me to wake in the middle of the night and despite the $1 million the Green Party nominee Administration Reorganization Act, which includes an read for a while until I can fall back asleep. When I must pay to have the recount.” amendment aimed at decreasing youth access to tobac - get to a really good part of a book, the battery on the We have no words to describe this sort of fool - co, requires all states and territories to conduct a survey Kindle dies, so I have to get up in the middle of the ishness. using a scientific random sample study protocol approved by the federal Center for Substance Abuse ************ Prevention. States must demonstrate that its tobacco vendor com - Chances are good you don’t recognize the name pliance meets or exceeds the federal minimum compli - Michael James “Jim” Delligatti, but you’ve prob - ably dined on a few of his well-known sandwich - ance rate of 80 percent through random, unannounced es in your time. inspections of tobacco retailers. Will officials ask us Delligatti, a McDonald’s franchisee who created During the summer of 2016, OROSC conducted ran - the Big Mac – two all-beef patties, special sauce, dom unannounced inspections statewide to measure the back when deal fails? lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame seed bun – nearly 50 years ago, died last week at his rate of illegal sales of tobacco to Michigan youth. At the meeting last week, the village voted to sell the During those operations, a youth inspector visits the antique mall to Mr. Molter. home in Pittsburgh, according to an Associated retailer, attempts to make a tobacco purchase, and The eviction notice came in the mail Tuesday. We have Press report. He was 98. records the results. An adult chaperone drives the youth to be out by Dec. 31. We’ve all heard the warnings about fast food and This saddens all of us at the mall, as we are busy plan - how it can affect health, but that same report quot - inspectors and oversees the purchase attempts. ning our Christmas open house. With the holidays and the winter weather coming, this could be a real chal - ed Delligatti’s son as saying his dad ate at least States are required to enact and enforce laws prohibit - lenge. one of the 540-calorie Big Macs a week for ing the sale or distribution of tobacco products to indi - We appreciate everyone for all their support over the decades. viduals under the age of 18. States that fall below the 80 years. Know that we haven’t given up and will start anew, somewhere, somehow. percent minimum compliance rate are subject to a We also appreciate Mr. Schneeberger for standing up ********** penalty of 40 percent from their federal Substance Abuse and speaking out for the people in this town. Prevention and Treatment Block Grant funding. For Just a couple of questions; does our building need to The Cass City Lions Club held a 50/50 raffle on be vacant for Mr. Molter to get his grant money? Is this Saturday at the VFW Hall in conjunction with the Michigan, failure to comply could cost the state more why it’s such an urgent matter, as Mr. Althaver has said? than $22 million. Also, will the village invite us back in the spring when annual Christmas in the Village celebration. this deal fails to happen? Club member Dennis Meck reports the winning With the popularity of electronic nicotine devices, Just asking. ticket is “yellow” 326166. Contact the retired Michigan is strengthening tobacco education and Barb Vollmar Cass City School teacher at (989)872-5088 to awareness through a resource website called “Do Your Cass City claim your prize money. Part” which is designed to educate the general public and teens about the dangers of smoking. In addition, MDHHS is continuing outreach efforts tar - ********** geting tobacco vendors by providing educational mate - rials to 100 percent of establishments that sell tobacco The Cass City Chronicle Kate Van Auken is asking the community to con - welcomes letters sider nominating a deserving student who they products. Businesses who want to educate staff, avoid to the editor . feel is deserving of Junior Citizen of the Year hon - fines and safeguard public health can do so by access - Letters must include the writer’s name, address and telephone number. The latter ors. The candidate must be in their senior year at ing a free online certification test and PowerPoint pres - is in case it is necessary to call for verifi - Cass City Public Schools or is homeschooled in cation, but won’t be used in the newspa - entation. per. Names will be withheld from publi - the Cass City district. cation upon request, for an adequate rea - To learn more about the Do Your Part campaign, visit son. The Chronicle reserves the right to These young adults may be from your organiza - www.michigan.gov/doyourpart. The free online presen - edit letters for length and clarity. tion, congregation, business, club or neighbor - We will not publish thank you letters of a hood. Contact Rawson Memorial Library for a tation and certification is available at www.improving - specific nature, for instance, from a club mipractices.org/. thanking merchants who donated prizes nomination form. for a raffle. Nominations are due by Dec. 16. the Junior Citizen will be announced at the Annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner slated for Feb. 7, 2017. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY News Staff Rates & Policies AT 6550 MAIN STREET, CASS Clarke Haire The Cass City Chronicle reserves the right to edit CITY, MICHIGAN, by Clarke Haire, any and all copy for content and size restrictions. publisher. Publisher ********** [email protected] Final editorial judgement lies with the Chronicle management and staff. 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by Tom Montgomery Editor 5 YEARS AGO (2011) 35 YEARS AGO (1981) Dear Santa, my name is Geraldine and I am two years old. My sister is If you had to guess which current Kathy Marshall is student of the writing this for me because I’m too You know Christmas is coming when television commercials are in over - business owner in Cass City has the week for the week of Nov. 30 at Cass little to write so please bring her drive, offering the latest and greatest of everything, including the best way most seniority, who would it be? City Intermediate School. A sixth something for Christmas. For to eliminate those pesky bat wings under your arms, nagging muffin tops, Perhaps Dick Hendrick, long-time grader, she is the daughter of Mr. and Christmas I would like a wagon, a love handles, belly bulges, etc. owner of the Cass Theatre. Dick told Mrs. Roger Marshall of Milligan little doll, PJ’s, 2 dresses and any - Enter all sorts of treadmills – some that let you project images of your me last week he plans to run the the - Road, Cass City. thing else you’d like to bring me. favorite foreign city while you run off the pounds – along with arm exercis - atre for at least 2 more years, when Mr. and Mrs. Audley Horner, Mrs. Please bring my mother and father ers, thigh master machines, belly trimmers and even butt crunch miracle his cinema career reaches 50 years. Lois Binder and Mrs. Helm Little and brothers and sister something. I workers. Merry Christmas, Dick – we’re was dinner guests Thursday evening will leave some goodies for you and Who are these businesses trying to fool, anyway? Well, evidently enough lucky to have a great local theatre. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo your reindeer. Love, Geraldine Salas optimistic lovers of chips, cookies and pumpkin pie to earn a bundle of cash He’s not big in stature, but Ron Ware. Deford, Michigan. selling their contraptions, which generally end up in an un-used room in the Wolschleger has the heart of a giant. Attending the wedding shower for Chris Seeley, son of Mr. and Mrs. house, the basement or on the front lawn just as soon as spring arrives, sig - That’s why the Cass City grappler is Barb Jaques, bride of Kim Copeland, Charles Seeley of Ypsilanti, celebrat - naling the start of the glorious yard sale season. honored as Schneeberger’s Athlete at Vassar Sunday afternoon were Mr. ed his first birthday Dec. 2 at the Unless you’re a genius, like the guys I once saw on a Facebook video, of the Week award winner. The 125- and Mrs. Le Hendrick, Mr. and Mrs. home of his grandparents, Mr. and where they set up an old electric treadmill at the entrance of a basement win - pound Red Hawk had a banner Leonard Copeland, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Floyd Dodge. Guests included Hollis Seeley, Sherryl and Janis dow and were using the machine to load fire wood into the house. showing over the weekend at the Harold Copeland, Mrs. Ken Cros-Lex Team tourney, where the Copeland and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Seeley, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sadler, I suppose I can understand why so many people fall for the exercise fad, senior team leader posted a perfect Decker. Julie and Grant of Decker, Mr. and with all the dials and electronics and other bells and whistles. I mean, have 5-0 record by defeating opponents Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kruchko of Mrs. Miles Dodge and Alfred you seen the beautiful people demonstrating them on TV? The ladies don’t from Richmond, Midland, St. Clair, Cass City announce the engagement Maharg. have even a hint of underarm flab, the guys are all sporting perfect 10 abs, Memphis and Cros-Lex. “We look of their daughter, Pamela Ann and there are enough butts of steel to convince just about anyone that they, for Ron to be a consistent point win - Goodman, to John Paul LaFave, son 75 YEARS AGO (1941) too, can look like that if they’ll just put 15 minutes of exercise in a day. And ner for Cass City entering into of Mr. and Mrs. Paul LaFave of they’re all smiles, not a sign of hard breathing or discomfort, because get - 2012,” said Coach Don Markel. Gagetown. Three members of the Cass City ting fit is easy. Navy Seaman Mark J. Dolecki, son Livestock Club were awarded cham - Right. Couldn’t have anything to do with the fact that the actors are all 19, 10 YEARS AGO (2006) of James D. and Carole J. Dolecki of pionship prizes on three animals they could it? Of course they don’t have any flab – they were born perfect. 6432 Van Dyke Road, Cass City, has exhibited at the Junior Livestock Most of us weren’t, and the happiest among us have accepted that fact. The discovery of a pair of old mili - completed recruit training at the Show in Detroit this week. The My Grandma Miller was one of those people. She always struggled with tary mortar shells resulted in some Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, grand champion lamb of the show, a her weight, in spite of years of membership in one weight-loss program or tense moments last week at a Ill. During the eight-week training Southdown, is the property of another. She was also probably the best cook I ever knew – then or now. Gagetown residence. Fortunately, no cycle, trainees studied general mili - “Mickie” Little, and is probably the When it came to the holidays, no one was on a diet at my grandparents’ one was injured and the shells were tary subjects designed to prepare smallest grand champion lamb ever house. disposed of by experts from a pair of them for further academic and on- exhibited at the Detroit Junior show. She also loved ice cream and indulged whenever the mood struck her Michigan State Police bomb units. the-job training in one of the Navy’s It weighed about 70 pounds. The because, I guess, it made her happy. According to Gagetown Police Chief 85 basic occupational fields. reserve champion lamb, an Oxford, Growing up, I never thought of her as being overweight. I simply saw her Gene Bucholtz, Gagetown resident Included were seamanship, close was shown by Frances Koepfgen. as one of the most wonderful people in my life, because she was full of life Jerry Wooters, 6462 Cleaver St., order drill, Naval history and first The reserve champion steer of the and love and had a sharp sense of humor that never failed to tickle me. called federal authorities last aid. He is a 1981 graduate of Cass show, a Shorthorn, is owned by Grandma never took time out of her day to trot on a treadmill or complete Wednesday at about 12:40 p.m. after City High School. Leslie Peasley. Frances Koepfgen 25 reps of anything on a home gym. I know she probably should have paid finding the shells in a crawl space Members of the second marking won first place with her pen of a little more attention to her weight for health reasons, but hers was a life inside the home he rents. The bomb period honor roll at Evergreen Oxfords and “Mickie” Little was well lived. unit personnel removed the devices Elementary School are: Fifth grade second with her pen of Southdowns. There’s a big difference, so to speak, between wanting to lose (or keep off) and transported them to a gravel pit, — Michelle Laming, Barry In the Shorthorn class, Leslie a few pounds, and needing to do so for the sake of your well-being, you where they were disposed of safely, Osentoski, Matthew Peasley, and Peasley won first on his steer; Don know? That’s one of the things that really bothers me about those pencil thin according to Detective Sgt. Steven Kathy Rockwell. Sixth grade — Jack Doerr, second; Don Koepfgen, third; models you see sculpting even more perfect bodies on this or that exercise Hickman of the Michigan State Hawley, Kristy Marshall, Raquel and Stanley VanVliet, sixth. In the contraption – one of the messages seems to be that you’re somehow missing Police Bomb Squad out of Grayling. Rockwell, Brenda Severance, Dean Angus steer class, Kathleen Smith out on something if you don’t look like they do. Hickman said the shells were both Whittaker (all A’s) and Jody was awarded second and Leslie Nonsense. Many of us weigh a little more than we’d like, or have far more from the World War II era. He said Hazzard. Smith tenth place. In a class of 66 in unsightly bulges than we’d care to look at again in a mirror, but what on one of the shells was not live, but it’s the Hereford division, Jean Muck earth does that have to do with the sort of people we are? Sure, age can real - not known if the other one was, 40 YEARS AGO (1976) was awarded 10th place on her steer. ly bite when it comes to physical appearance, but is kindness or compassion because of the method used to Cass City exhibitors won first money or true beauty actually measured in ounces and pounds? Nope. destroy them. “That’s the safest way Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kirn and fam - on the best three steers from one So go ahead, indulge in that second piece of pumpkin pie this Christmas to go,” he said. ily had as Saturday dinner guests, county. season. In the end, I can’t imagine regretting enjoying a second slice of hap - Coach Beth Howard’s revamped Mr. and Mrs. Charles Seeley and son Acting on instructions received piness in this life. Red Hawk spikers brought home an Brian of Ubly, Mr. and Mrs. Bill from the company’s New York office early Christmas present over the Erlich and son of Gagetown, Mr. and Sunday, W. L. Mann, manager of the weekend, claiming their first invita - Mrs. Clark Seeley, Mr. and Mrs. Nestle’s Milk Products, Inc., factory tional crown of the season Saturday Ernest Seeley and Mrs. Hazel Seeley at Cass City, has doubled the watch - at Caro. Individually for the champs, and daughters Sheryl and Janis. men force to insure the plant for Meeker had 38 kills, 12 aces and 5 Mr. and Mrs. James Ketchum and safety against sabotage. The factory blocks; Schinnerer, 24 kills, 9 aces, Katie were Thanksgiving guests of here is classed as a defense industry. 17 digs; Carly Howard, 16 kills, 13 Mr. and Mrs. Alex Harrison of Fifty-two boys, who have hopes of aces, 40 digs; Sarah Howard, 14 Unionville. Also present were Rev. making the high school basketball kills, 4 blocks; Amanda Langenburg, and Mrs. Gary Groth and son, squad, have been working out under 9 kills, 74 assists, 17 aces; Ashleigh Nathan. the direction of Coaches Harold Rabideau, 4 kills, 20 digs; Lauren Electrician’s mate 3rd class U.S. Parker and Lester Ross in prepara - Dillon, 13 kills; and Megan Navy Michael Kirn came from Roto, tion for the opening game of the sea - VanVliet, 41 digs. Spain, Nov. 20, and is spending a 30- son against Croswell here tonight The winners of the Cass City day leave with his parents, Mr. and (Friday), December 12. Nine letter - Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Mrs. Stanley Kirn. Miss Melinda men are back from last year’s in the Village children’s drawings Kirn, who attends college at squad—Sickler, Root, Profit, Kolb, are: Jacob Miller, Tyler Miller, Owosso, spent from Tuesday, Nov. Kettlewell, Strickland, Clement, Guc Lauran Russell, Mariah Miller, 23, until Sunday at her home. Also and Karr. These boys should form a Brandy Brooks, Shane Hoppe, with the Kirns from Wednesday until fast, aggressive outfit but are lacking Nataliah Frankowski, Christopher Friday were his mother, Mrs. Esther in height. Other promising looking Fifer, Martha Brooks, Kristen Kirn of Chelsea and his sister, Miss candidates are Bugbee, Ross, Auten, Stimpfel, Abby Phillips, Vincent Marjorie Kirn of Flint. Champion and Caister. Croswell will Favazza, Payton Bock, Owen Mr. and Mrs. Lee Smith and Mr. bring almost the same team here Hoppe, Hunter Walker, Mariah and Mrs. Lee Hendrick returned Friday that played a tie game with Mellendorf and Logan Adams. Sunday evening from State College, the Maroon and Grey group in their Pa., after spending Thanksgiving encounter last year. with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Following the election of officers of 25 YEARS AGO (1991) Hendrick and family. Tyler Lodge, F. & A. M., this Getting the Girl Scout Mitten Tree (Friday) evening, those elected and Kathleen Ann Harbal and Alvin R. ready at The Pinney State Bank are appointed to positions in the society Burk II of White Bear Lake, Minn. Cass City Girl Scouts, Lori Sugden, will be installed. Lyle Annis and announce their engagement. Kathy Julie Sugden, Kathy Marshall and Walkins McCrimon, both of Bad will soon graduate from Normandale Jeanne Marshall. Mittens donated to Axe, will officiate at the installation Community College, Bloomington, the tree are distributed to needy area service. Minn., with a degree in Office children. An additional mitten box State Representative Audley Systems and Management. She is will also be available through the Rawson has been named as a mem - employed by EER Products, Inc., Christmas season at the Cass City ber of the study commission appoint - Minneapolis, as an administrative State Bank, organizers said. ed by Governor Van Wagoner to manager. Al is a graduate of Mt. San One of the first donors at Monday’s investigate the need for a general Antonio College, Walnut, Calif., Red Cross Blood Bank, sponsored revision of Michigan’s constitution. with an AA degree in Aircraft and locally by Hills and Dales Hospital Powerplant Maintenance. He is Auxiliary, was Village Trustee James 100 YEARS AGO (1916) employed by Northwest Airlines as Ware. A total of 152 persons signed an aircraft inspector. A June 27, 1992 up to give blood and 87 units were Cass City celebrated the Christmas wedding is planned in White Bear taken. Blood from Monday’s drive season Wednesday afternoon with a Lake, Minn. Al is the son of Mr. and will be stored at a Red Cross center community Christmas tree. A large Mrs. Alvin R. Burk I of Decker. in Flint for later distribution. Mrs. platform was erected at the intersec - Jan Moore of Cass City will present E.C. Fritz, an organizer of the drive, tion of Main and Seeger streets in the her “Music Stars of Tomorrow” in a said several high school students center of which was a tall Christmas Christmas Concert at Jordan donated blood as well. Site of the tree and four smaller ones. The trees College. Students of all ages will be blood bank was St. Pancratius Hall. were decorated with bells, tree orna - performing. There will be piano, ments and lighted by many colored organ saxophone and vocal music. 50 YEARS AGO (1966) electric lights. Several Christmas The public is invited to attend. songs and “America” were sung by Mrs. Agnes Morell poses with the the school children of the lower Owendale-Gagetown Public winning ticket that won a free televi - grades. Santa arrived amid the shouts Schools has 5 students representing sion for her in the first of the weekly and cheers of the children and dis - their school in the Tri-County drawings sponsored by the Cass City tributed 550 boxes and sacks filled Honors Band. The 5 are Patti Chamber of Commerce. The second with candy and nuts to the many Timmons, alto saxophone; Tanya drawing Saturday will feature a free children who crowded around the Muntz, clarinet: Deb Powers, bari - coffee table style stereo record play - platform. The giving of these gifts tone: Jenny Niester, trombone, and er. concluded the program and yet the Todd Ziehm, trumpet. The Tri- Two more bucks were downed in crowd lingered on the street. The tree County Band will be hosted this year the Cass City area in the closing days will be left standing and lighted at Owendale-Gagetown Public of the season, local nimrods report - every evening until the New Year. Schools in the high school gym. ed, Wednesday, Nov. 30, Larry Elbert Bearup a well-known farmer Performance time will be at 3 p.m. Hartwick, 16, shot a six-pointer of Novesta township and Mrs. Jud Jan. 26. northeast of Cass City. On Sunday, VanAllen of Hardy were united in the final day of the season, Duane marriage at the court house at Caro Dear Santa, I have been a good boy Warner shot a large 12-pointer at 4 on Wednesday, Dec. 13, by Rev. H. this year, so my Grandpas say. I p.m. The buck was bagged west and Canfield, pastor of the Caro M. E. would like a dump truck and a Little south of Deford. church. The ceremony was per - Tikes workbench for Christmas. Dear Santa, my name is Luann formed in the presence of County Next year I promise I won’t be afraid Thompson and I’m 8 years old. For Treasurer Wickware and his assis - of you! Thank you, Love Nathaniel Christmas I would like a Baby First tant, Miss Ruby Taggett, who signed Caister, Age 2 P.S. Please leave a Step, Some clothes for her, and a the marriage documents as witness - bone or toy for Norman. sweater for me. Your Friend Luann. es. PAGE SIX CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2016 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN Caro woman charged in abduction hoax
Continued from page one. be,” he said. tors immediately went to work News briefs Reene lauded what he described as searching for a suspect once a crime Reene declined to be specific the “extraordinary efforts of the was reported, then continued follow - regarding details of the case, but Michigan State Police in conducting ing up on leads and additional infor - indicated Lesoski was looking for an this investigation and reaching a mation until the incident was Tom Thumb Singers concerts excuse to avoid some sort of obliga - definitive conclusion so the public resolved. tion when she told police she had can expeditiously be informed of its In a time when police agencies are CASS CITY — The Tom Thumb Singers will be presenting a Christmas been attacked. Michigan State results.” under siege almost daily in courts of concert entitled “Sing We Now of Christmas” Saturday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m., Police investigators used her In spite of the frustration inherent in public opinion across the country, and Sunday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m., at the Cass City United Methodist Church, description of the alleged attacker to spending hundreds of hours and a Reene continued, “I can’t say 5100 N. Cemetery Rd., Cass City. create a sketch of the “suspect” that significant amount of money investi - enough about (our) law enforcement. The concert will also feature the Thumb Ringers Handbell Choir. The Tom was subsequently disseminated to gating a crime that didn’t occur, If people just take a step back and Thumb Singers are under the direction of the Rev. Phil Burkett. Darlene the media. Reene pointed out that area law see the work that is being done by Burkett is the piano accompanist and handbell choir director, and Michelle enforcement officials again proved these officers – they deserve appreci - Kuhl is the guest pianist. “I think the motivation here…she why they continue to play a vital role ation. They’re doing exemplary, Freewill offerings will be taken. had certain obligations and commit - in keeping Tuscola County commu - excellent work. ments over that weekend and was nities safe throughout the year. trying to come up with an explana - “The process worked here – it “Our community is well served and Observing a “Day of infamy” tion as to why she wasn’t at a partic - worked the way you want it to,” said benefits each and every day from ular place when she was supposed to Reene, who explained the investiga - these dedicated and tireless efforts.” UNITED STATES - Pearl Harbor was attacked 75 years ago today, Dec. 7th, which drew the U.S. into World War II. Minimum wage to increase MICHIGAN - Effective Jan. 1, 2017, employees in Michigan will see a min - imum wage increase from $8.50 to $8.90. The increase marks the third step of a gradual 25-percent increase in the minimum hourly wage rate that will culminate in a $9.25-per-hour rate in 2018.
Compiled by Mary Drier and Tom Montgomery Milligan named chair of committee
Continued from page one. Operations and Planning Committee; Budget Committee; and Nominating Committee. In addition, Milligan also completed the exclusive Wheat Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (WILOT) program, a leadership development program devel - oped by NAWG and the National Wheat Foundation. “Research was a founding principle for the Michigan Wheat Program, and Dave was a charter member of our founding committee, so it makes all the sense in the world that the national organization would tap him to help steer national wheat research efforts,” said Jody Pollok-Newsom, executive direc - tor of the Michigan Wheat Program (MWP). Pollok-Newsom serves as scribe to the Research and Technology Committee, supporting Milligan’s tenure. Milligan and Pollok-Newsom attended NAWG meetings last month in Colorado, where wheat growers from across the United States helped set the future direction of the organization and discussed NAWG’s priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill. At Milligan’s first Research and Technology Committee meeting, discus - sion focused on new technology, new opportunities and an update on the first annual national wheat yield contest. “The opportunity to serve on these NAWG committees, gives you a real chance to compare your farm with those from other states,” Milligan said. “Sometimes we find best practices that we can utilize in Michigan and sometimes we find some unique things about Michigan that we can share nationwide.” NAWG’s Research and Technology Committee is responsible for assessing research needs, providing direction for public and private researchers and working to ensure public wheat research programs are adequately funded. More than three-quarters of U.S. wheat varieties are developed by public research programs, making research and innovation a top priority for the national board. NAWG is a national federation of state wheat grower organizations work - ing on the broad range of issues facing today’s wheat farmers. Founded in 1950, the organization is located in Washington, D.C., where it is funded and governed by wheat growers from 22 states. Michigan ranks 12th in the nation for winter wheat production and pro - duces 2.4 percent of all U.S. wheat. Michigan growers benefit from five mills in the state that add value to the commodity, and several significant end-users, including Kellogg, Kraft, Nabisco, Post and General Mills. The Michigan Wheat Program is a check-off organization funded by near - ly 8,000 wheat farmers who grow wheat in 50 of Michigan’s 83 counties. Michigan wheat producers plant 500,000 acres of red and white wheat annually, resulting in a crop of about 40 million bushels on average. The state’s wheat crop has a total economic impact of about $388 million annu - ally.
"! & !" " " # " % " "! " ! % $ & !! " ! "! % " "" ! CASS CITY, MICHIGAN CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2016 PAGE SEVEN Honoring Civil War veterans Continued from page one. sponsor a $15 wreath to adorn the grave of a loved one/veteran. “That discussion led us to the fact that these veterans don’t get much atten - tion from their families because of the amount of years that have passed since the Civil War,” Churchill said. According to McRae, who resides in Livonia, Peter Churchill had three brothers who also served during the Civil War. He was originally from Oxford County, Ontario, Canada, and came to this country when Michigan was still a territory — in 1837 — settling east of Almont in Berlin Township. Dale Churchill said he researched burial records at Novesta Cemetery and came up with the following names: *William H. Wills - Enlisted in Co. B, 24th Michigan Infantry at Detroit on 8/11/1862 for three years. Age 27. *William Henry Crawford - Enlisted in Co. A, 9th Michigan Infantry at Armada on 1/28/1864 for three years. Age 18. *Thomas McQuillin - Enlisted in Co. D, 23rd Michigan Infantry at Elkland on 2/24/1864 for three years. Age 23. *David Oliver Ramsey - Enlisted in Co. L, 3rd Mich. Cavalry as a saddler at St. Joseph on 9/20/1861 for three years. Age 44. *Henry M. Hudson - Enlisted in Co. K, 4th Michigan Cavalry at Pontiac on 8/11/1864 for three years. Age 22. *Robert Henry Warner - Enlisted in Co. F, 2nd Michigan Infantry at Vienna on 12/22/1863 for three years. Age 27. *Josiah R. Lewis - Enlisted in Co. K, 4th Michigan Cavalry at Dryden on 8/7/1862 for three years. Age 20. *James H. Mattoon - Enlisted in Co. E, 8th Michigan Cavalry at Dryden on 12/29/1862 for three years. Age 26. *Francis Fox Barber - Enlisted in Co. H, 4th Michigan Cavalry (2nd organ - ization) at Berlin on 9/23/1864. Age 44, and *Peter Churchill - Enlisted in Co. H, 4th Michigan Infantry (2nd organiza - tion) at Pontiac on 9/23/1864. Age 35. Churchill said there may be others, and he’s hoping area residents can help him out by providing information on any other family members they believe served during the war. “If any of your readers know of other veterans of the Civil War that are buried at the Novesta Township Cemetery, please have them let me know at [email protected] or (989) 872-4429. We would like to purchase wreaths for their graves,” he added. “Also, I am researching the history of these veterans, so if anyone knows stories of these Grand Army of the Republic soldiers, let me know.” The U.S. Census of 1894 reported that 22 Civil War Vets were living in Novesta Township, according to Churchill, who provided the following names of veterans who were living in Novesta Township at the time of the war but are not buried at the Novesta Twp. Cemetery: George Aplin, James Bruce, Edward Buel, Franklin Curtis, Edward Deneen, H.C. Downing, John C. Goodrich, Chas. Henderson, Abraham Houghton, William Justin, Wm. McCracken, Richard Norris, Arthur L. Powers, Hezekiah Snell, Henry B. or R. Warner, and Wm. H. Rutherford.
DALE CHURCHILL’s great-grandfather, Peter Churchill, is pictured at left just prior to starting his duty in the Civil War. Above is his draft notice, dated Sept. 19, 1864.
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by Tom Montgomery Editor
Chili connoisseurs from throughout the area converged on Cass City over the weekend for 13th annual Christmas in the Village Chili Cook-off spon - sored by Knights Insurance Agency. And they weren’t disappointed, according to event organizer and Knights Insurance owner Amy Peters, who reported another solid turnout, with nearly 175 judging ballots sold during Saturday’s four-hour competition. “We sold 173 ballots – right about the same (as last year), maybe slight - ly down,” Peters said, adding, “We ended up with 23 chilis. “It was a big success and we look forward to next year.” HURON COUNTY Sheriff’s deputies Janice Pulaskey, Jackie Cregeur and Mild weather accompanied this year’s contest, which included a number of changes designed to keep the event fresh and interesting for tasters and Gabe Callender unload a patrol car filled with toys into a jail garage that con - chili chefs alike. tains at least another five car loads of gifts along with several bikes. “All those Each business, for example, registered their signature chilis in one of three categories – Best Tasting, Most Creative, and Zesty and Spicy – items, with many more expected, will be taken to the North Huron High instead of having just one general category. The chilis were then judged School to join other toys already collected this year, which will be distributed only in the category chosen by the businesses. Also new this year was a “Chili for Charity” category at the Cass City to parents who have applied and have been approved prior to the Dec. 10 dis - Municipal Building at the corner of Main and Seeger streets, where non- business groups, such as service clubs, offered their own brand of chilis tribution,” Sheriff Kelly J. Hanson noted. with the winner passing the cash prize on to its favorite local charity. Local businesses donated items for a gift basket that was slated to be awarded via a drawing among those who tasted every one of the chilis. Gifts were also awarded through a second drawing among the same num - ber of tasters as there were participating businesses in the contest. The 2016 chili cook-off winners are: Best Tasting – Revive Ministries; Zesty and Spicy – House of Hair; and Most Creative – Quaker Maid. In addition, the Cass City Missionary Church claimed the inaugural Chili for Charity crown, collecting $672 to donate to a charity of its choice.
DEPUTY GABE Callender is pictured above with his patrol car loaded with toys after he picked them up from Tower Automotive in Elkton. In Huron County CASS CITY Rotary Club member Allison Zimba “Deputy Santas” on the job this month (right) serves up a sample of the club’s entry to by Tom Montgomery the collection boxes there. I’m very honored have entrusted me Heather Severance during the Christmas in the Editor “They are not alone in the cause to see that their money is given to Village Chili Cook-off’s inaugural Chili for though because other collection deserving families,” he said. Huron County Sheriff’s deputies points have called for second pick- “Fortunately I get referrals from Charity competition at the municipal building are seeing a rise in cases of…gen - ups also,” added Hanson, who noted clergy, law enforcement, school erosity this Christmas season, which this is the department’s sixth year of administrators, media, public offi - Saturday. Sheriff Kelly J. Hanson says comes involvement with the program, cials, community leaders and others. as no surprise. which last year served nearly 300 “With less than 24 days till children. “Unfortunately, though, there are Christmas, our deputies continue to “This year also marks our third year some families who do fit the param - gather toys for the Toys for Tots pro - of distributing $100 bills and gift eters but have a (family) member or gram distribution that will take place cards to individuals or families who members with a substance abuse Dec. 10,” Hanson said Thursday. have experienced some type of issue, who we’re fearful would take “Once again, this year many gener - tragedy or setback during this past the money and use it for their habit,” ous people have contributed cash or year,” the sheriff continued. Hanson added. “Decisions then have toys at local businesses or our jail to “Last year over $7,000 was given to be made on whether to give or not, put toward the effort. In fact, we’ve out, which was nearly $2,000 more which often are difficult. had to send a patrol car twice this than the year before. The money for “Regardless, the deputies and I are week to Tower Automotive in Elkton that project comes from anonymous glad to be a part of the Christmas because the employees overflowed caring Huron County citizens who cheer,” he said. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A Budget Hearing will be held on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. for all interested citizens of the Village of Cass City.
The following budget is proposed for fiscal year 2017.
PROPOSED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE YEAR 2016 CROWDS POUR into the Cass City VFW Hall
REVENUES: following the parade Saturday night. The annual General Fund 1,304,941 Christmas in the Village Community Gathering Major Street Fund 389,172 offered not only a warm place to socialize, but Local Street Fund 461,241 Economic Development Fund 550 also plenty of free refreshments and, of course, Downtown Development Fund 93,014 visits with Santa Claus. Wastewater Treatment Fund 851,766 Water Fund 803,363 Motor Vehicle/Equipment Fund 320,500 4,224,547 Operating Revenues
EXPENDITURES: General Fund 1,301,764 Major Street Fund 388,272 Local Street Fund 457,899 Economic Development Fund 500 Downtown Development Fund 92,934 Wastewater Treatment Fund 851,266 Water Fund 803,117 Motor Vehicle/Equipment Fund 318,662 4,214,414 Operating Expenses
The Property Tax Millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
The meeting will be held at the Municipal Building, 6506 Main Street, Cass City, Michigan for the purpose of discussion of the proposed budget. The proposed budget may be examined on weekdays at the Municipal Building, 6506 Main Street, Cass City, Michigan from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. All interested citizens will have the opportunity to give written and oral comment. THE STAFF AT Rawson Memorial District Nanette S. Walsh Clerk/Treasurer Library in Cass City selected a Peanuts theme for its Lighted Christmas Parade float this year.
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Cass City Rotary Club chose Kate room volunteer, and for 10 years, she The Rotary Paul Harris Fellow VanAuken as its nominee.” and Joe donated over a thousand dic - recognition acknowledges individu - Originally from New Jersey, Van tionaries to Cass City third graders als who contribute, or who have con - Auken earned a bachelor’s degree in and taught them how to use this tributions made in their name, business administration with a minor important tool,” Karwowski said of $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation of in marketing at Clemson University Van Auken, who is probably best Rotary International, according to in South Carolina, which is also known in her role as director of Cass City Rotary Club President where she met her husband, Joe. Rawson Memorial District Library Mark Karwowski, who said this year After moving to Cass City 20 years in Cass City. in Rotary District 6310, which ago, the Van Aukens set their sights “She was co-general coordinator includes Cass City, all the local on raising their two children, Rob for the Fun in the Thumb Playscape, a community project that brought together people of all ages and abili - ties to build a playground for area Cass City Rotary sweeps children,” he added. “She began a young adult and middle school book awards at foundation gala club 12 years ago, and for the past THE CASS City Rotary Club recently honored six years has joined forces with a fifth grade teacher (to triple) book Rawson Memorial District Library Director Kate The Cass City Rotary Club recently He noted the next Financial Peace club membership from 12 kids to swept the awards during the 10th University session is scheduled to 35.” Van Auken as an honorary Rotary Paul Harris Annual District 6310 Foundation start Monday, Jan. 9, and run for the In 2009, Van Auken returned to Fellow. Gala in Frankenmuth. next nine weeks. school, earning a master’s degree in “The club was honored with the top “Thanks to the grant, all of the library and information science from award for per capita giving at over membership kits will be free of Wayne State University. $340 per member, nearly $80 higher charge to participants,” added “In 2010, she established a scholar - than the next highest club in the dis - Karwowski, who said class size is ship fund, which now totals over Heating fuel prices are trict,” said Mark Karwowski, Cass limited, so participants will be $20,000, for the Cass City Junior City Rotary president. accepted on a first-come, first-served Citizen of the Year. A $500 scholar - “The awards did not stop there basis. ship is awarded annually to a gradu - down, but cold winter though,” he added. “The Cass City Participants can sign up at Revive ating senior,” Karwowski continued. club was also honored with the Ministries or send a message to the “This past May she was also honored may mean higher bills ‘Every Rotarian Every Year Award’ Cass City Financial Peace University as the Cass City Schools Friend of recognizing every member donating Facebook page. As an incentive for Youth. to the Paul Harris Society with at everyone to attend every session, Customers will continue to benefit are motor fuels, such as gasoline and least a $100 average per member. there will be a special drawing at the from low natural gas and propane diesel fuel. “Kate serves on the Hills and Dales This is the first time that the Cass end of the last session. Hospital Foundation Board and she, prices but increased usage compared Crude oil stocks in the Midwest are City club has received this award.” “This grant is also funding the to last winter could mean higher bills slightly higher than last year. along with two other foundation The third and final award received materials for the high school version board members, head up the overall, according to the Michigan Assuming normal weather and was presented for giving to the Polio of Financial Peace University being Agency for Energy’s (MAE) Winter absent unexpected supply problems, fundraising building committee for a Plus project with the goal of eradi - offered to high school seniors in the major hospital renovation and Energy Appraisal. it is expected that the price and sup - cating polio worldwide. Senior Seminar class at Cass City “Last winter was a warm one, and ply of petroleum products will be expansion project set to break “The club had a goal of $250 and High School. To-date over 150 grad - ground in the spring of 2017,” he we had near record-low energy stable for the remainder of 2016. partnered with Cass City high school uates from Cass City have benefited prices, so Michiganders enjoyed a Right now, motor gasoline is slight - said. during spirit week last year where from this program, and Rotary is “But one of her favorite events she year of relatively low heating costs,” ly less expensive than at this time each class was challenged to bring in excited to help this incredible pro - said Valerie Brader, MAE executive last year, and usage is expected to started 13 years ago. Every the most change. The senior class gram continue,” Karwowski said. November she encourages Rawson director. “This winter we should grow regionally due to lower prices, won the challenge and the total The Cass City Rotary Club meets at have plenty of supply and low costs, growing employment, and rising Memorial Library patrons in Cass raised by all classes was nearly Gilligan’s every Tuesday at noon. City to donate a new book for but a more normal winter will proba - wages. Diesel fuel and heating oil $3,000, far exceeding the goal,” “Our goal is to provide networking bly mean higher bills than last year are both lower in cost than at this Rotary’s Christmas for Kids. By her Karwowski explained. Principal opportunities for local business rep - estimation, over 2,000 books have because we will be using more ener - time last year. Chad Daniels did an excellent job of resentatives and give back to the gy to heat our homes and business - Electricity – No supply shortages been donated to families in need in challenging the students and spent wonderful community of Cass City,” the local Cass City community. es.” or transmission constraints are many hours counting all the change. Karwowski said. “All are welcome expected to affect the ability of “It was an honor and a privilege to to come check out a meeting, have a Regional and national inventories Michigan utilities to meet winter “Kate truly exemplifies ‘service accept these prestigious awards for great lunch and consider joining this above self’ and is a great asset to the remain strong for winter fuels, and peak electric demand. Cass City,” he said. excellent organization, making a dif - barring any unforeseen geopolitical, During this past summer, in order to community of Cass City,” Some 350 people attended the ference locally and across the Karwowski added. infrastructure, or weather-related meet electric demand, more than recent awards ceremony, represent - globe.” event, current supply should be ade - 98% of all available resources in the ing 32 clubs in the district. quate to meet expected demand and region had to be used. In the vast The keynote speaker at the event help keep prices in check. majority of cases, electric rates do was Larry Lunsford, past Rotary not vary seasonally. International director, who made it a Natural Gas – Expectations are for In August, MAE officials point to congratulate the Cass City continued relative stability of natural announced $89.5 million in energy club at the end of the gala, according gas prices and supply. However, res - assistance grants to 14 organizations to Karwowski. “Also in attendance idential consumers should expect to to provide low-income customers at the event were fellow Rotarians see their winter expenses rise about with assistance. MAE’s consumer Bert Althaver, Dave Milligan and Pat * $ % &$* (# % %!$ *!&# %%# $ % %! &$ 25 percent over the 2016-2017 win - tips sheet on home heating help out - %%#$ %! % $ $% (* $ %! ' ! !# Curtis – all members of the Paul '#*!* !($ % $ $& *!&# !% ! ( % "!%! ter season due to anticipated increas - lines the various programs available Harris Society, recognized for giving to low-income customers and others. $# "% ! %! % $$ %* #! ! *!&#$ %! es in natural gas consumption. at least $1,000 per year. $ $$& !$ * ! Michiganders can compare natural “Giving to the Paul Harris Society % $ % ! *# %%#$ $! %! % gas costs from different providers at In Michigan, 77 percent of house - enables giving back to the district $# ! # $% ""# % ! !$ the CompareMIGas website. holds heat with natural gas, eight and individual clubs through grants,” $ $%$ #! !# #!" % ! %! &$ Propane – Both U.S. and Midwest percent use propane, nine percent Karwowski said. “In the past, the # "#$! (+# !% % % !# # propane inventories remain strong. use electricity, three percent use Cass City club has received grants % ! $%#%$ )% %! Prices are a bit higher compared to wood, one percent use heating oil, for items like the pavilion and fence & ##+$ last year — for the week of and two percent use another heating at Rotary Park. This year the club # ! % %%#$ ( "& $ November 14, the average residen - fuel. applied for and received a grant to *!& # !$% ! % !&# tial propane price in Michigan was MAE’s Winter Energy Appraisal, support the Community Financial ' %! & # $% $ % ! $ $1.70 per gallon, about 15 cents published since 1978, reviews the Peace University project helping ! $ (# % * higher than this time last year. projected prices and availability of people create a budget, get out of "! ! ! ! # " Petroleum – The majority of petro - energy in Michigan over the winter debt, and make a plan for their ! leum products consumed in the state months. money.” " $